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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-09-01

Letter and shoe were wrenched from
the holders hands. An unheede d, un-
counted wad of crumpled bills was
thrust into them in return. Then with
wild, desperate gesture and swing of
his arm the man plunged straight down
as though into tossing sea, and plowed
his way resistlessly toward the door.
Those that were left looked at one
another silently. Those that were hurt
in that mad rush did not know it, or If
they did made no complaint. Then, as
with one accord, they turned to the
salesman, motionless, expectant. And
he, glancing at the merchandise behind
him, swept long look over their heads
at the patch of blue sky visible through
the doorway, and said, quietly, "Gen
tlemen, the sale is over for this day."
Through the doorway, out into the
hurly-burly, yet under the blue sky, the
throng as quietly melted away.-Con.
gregationalist.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-09-01
SPEED IN WARSHlPS.

Expert Opinion Says It Is of Cardinal I'm
portance In Fighting.
A ship of war is in her design but
combination of compromises. For one
service she may be given great speed, for
another great battery power. Whether
either Is excessive, that service In naval
war alone will show. In considering
speed per Sc as an element of offensive
strength, the weight Of expert opinion
seems largely In its favor as compared
with other qualities of war vessel.
In the swift progress Of naval science the
gun, the means of attack, has dstanced
time and again the armor, the means of
defense, and the theory is no longer novel
or wholly unsupported that armor will yet
be abandoned, that "armored ships will be
as obsolete as mail clad men," Indeed,
Lord Armstrong Is credited with the state
ment that in the future eight vessels of
great speed, armed with quick firing guns,
are likely to be the order of the day"
Speed of hull and rapidity of fire would
seem to be with him the primary essentials.
The ultimate test of expert opinion as to
the cardinal Importance of speed as q factor
in sea fighting lies in the incessant striv-
ing to attain it that is seen in battleships
to some extent, but most notably in the
many cruisers which come in swift success
sion from the dockyards of the world. 1t
may be possible for the designers of one
tiC, to err in craze for speed" 1t is
n probable that those of all great navies
sA9uld so astray in matter so vital and
80 COS ~.
by lar the larger proportion of the first
class cruisers, armored or protected, which
in +, c,nI years have been projected or COM
letcd are ships with speeds varying from
ID to 81 knots, and of those which equal or
exceed % knots, projected, building or
ailoat, there is now u moderate fleet among
the leaders of which are the British
Powerful and Terrible, armored cruis-
ers, 1880 tons, $4,000 horsepower,
22 knots; the French Jeanne dare,
armored cruiser, 1000 tons, 1856
horsepower. 23 knots; protected armored
cruiser for Italy of 10000 tons, 13, 900
horsepower, % knots; the Buenos Ayres
of Argentina, protected cruiser, 4, 900 tons,
$4,000 horsepower, 23.2 knots; the Chilean
Blanco Encalada, protected cruiser, 4,420
tons, IA. 500 horsepower, 22. 7S knots; the
Nueve de Julio of Argentina, protected
cruiser, IA, 800 horsepower, 22.74 knots,
and the Yoshino of Japan, an improved
form of the latter vessel, with speed of
23.0S knots. 1t would seem that expert
opinion favors extreme speed for large
cruisers. William Ledyard Cathcart in
Casters Magazine.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-09-01
TESTS PATIENCE.
The Most Patient People Must Show
Annoyance at Times.

Nothing will spoil good disposition.
Nothing will test patience
Like any itching of the skin.
There are many such complaints,
Piles, Eczema, Salt Rheum.
Many of them make your days miser-
able,
Keep you awake at night.
Doan's Ointment will cure them ALL
Will cure any richness Of the skin.
Doan's Ointment is endorsed right here
in Montpelier.
Read the following:
Mrs. M. E. Darling, of No. 80 Elm
street, whose husband is in the employ
Of the city, says: 81 saw Doan's ONT
ment advertised and 30 highly recon-
mended that l was induced to 90 to
Lester H. Greene's drug store and get
a box, and l found it just as recon-
mended. 1t has given me great relief,
and l have no hesitancy in recommend
ing Doan's Ointment to others, for 1
know it will do all that it is claimed to
do. intend always to keep it on
hand"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-09-01
DEBT TO DOLLY MADISON.


Tho o,ntrro inv,s,or and b,,rrino 90
onr no+iopai canital hv Britisb forces rnder
AdniraI Col hnrn ara yranbic,IIy racaIIed
by Clitford Howard in tbe LII Ladies,
il Io,,uraI ~, ;ts no+aIJo c.c,1oat d.
so,,aI EHarts,i eorias NJ uorard ,,,o;d
~ to1,s of tho incidnnts Ieadin,, nv +n tbo
i1rasio,, ,'a ,,i,t,,nas tho 80, ar,d -.
oitar,ont &c tra r>oo,,ra of Wash;no,ton Nh
Ga aha,'.i,,,s dnoo,',i,, ;ostI;,e 80 ~,
80 ;'ta T;u,;.,;n % -
49,, ,',i''oaah"a p,os;dn,,t Mad,so'S "a
10y apP. .Ln 49, ,,1 L;1 ',,;fa .a, IaN
So w. Vno CIV LIS ~, W. ~ "as az -
e 80. nDL" w, rs IT,, -, -. "i I.s
e SAL ~ 1a,.aI 49, "..' I''t No, I
.ti. az u1soi Wv VIiuii posoa, Nv Ills
-anSud r r."u p and a. sh 'ao 49, pa "a
peis anu .1.oius oiu, 40 ano w"s 49, "
9 Hi W. Gno nouSo' poonousn0 mu SUI vi
enea, "asnls =; .on t paY 49, no noas!
tian'e ihoio'-ne ~ vas piohon ~ " sor Yono
VII an a. az" h an e;v u .. On go eve
"ion her y" h"nus' heoPinS ~ ifoA' iaii
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-09-01
An American Discovery.
Judge Morrow, an Eminent Chemist of
Springfield. o., Finds Remedy that
Promises to Reyolutionize the
Practice of Medicine.

The present year will always be a notable
one in the history of the nineteenth century
for the many wonderful discoveries 1t re-
cords. Every branch of science has made
great strides, the most remarkable OF which,
perhaps, have been made in the practice of
medicine. Now comes the information that
John Morrow, an eminent chemist of
Springfield, Ohio, has discovered a remedy
that promises to be almost infallible in cur
ing all diseases of the kidneys. So many OF
the most important advances OF medical
science are made by foreign scientists, that
such report is not only Of great import but
highly gratifying az well.
Morrow's discovery, while the true in
gradients have not yet been published, is in
the form of a yellow tablet and is known to
the medical world as Morrow's Kidneoids.
This remarkable remedy has been tried
in SOY 40 of the most severe cases Of chronic
and acute diseases of the kidneys, and in
each case has quickly produced the most
beneficial results.
The fact that death from Bright's disease
shows dali y increase is an unpleasant in
dication that disorder of the kidneys is fast
becoming an affliction OF the human race,
and any remedy that promises sure relief is
inded a blessing to mankind.
The symptoms OF deranged kidneys are
too apparent to require PHYSICIANS dag
nosis: pain in the side and back, aching
bones, continual feeling of languor, are
followed by impaired vision, loss OF appe-
tite. swelling of hands and feet, and SO on
until Bright's disease gets hold
1t is 80 insidious in its attack that the
busy man or woman too often associates
the symptoms with some trifiing ailment,
until the development of the disease causes
complete collapse. With Morrow's Kid
neoids it is intended to remedy all this by
enabling anyone to stop the progress of the
disease and effect permanent cure without
recourse to physician or the abandonment
Of their duties.
1t is said that one of the largest drug con-
Germs in the United States is negotiating for
the absolute control OF Morrow's Kidneoids,
which they intend placing in every drug
without the necessity OF securing a physi-
clans prescription.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-09-01
Central Vermont Railroad.
Commencing June q, 1897.

Trains Going South and East ,oiU Leave Mont
pelier as follo,os:
field, New London and New York. Wagner Parlor
Car to Boston, without change; connecting at White
River junction with fast express to New York, via
Springfield, with through coaches and paror car.
arriving I: l0PM
eli, and New York via Springfield, and Worcester
via Nashua. Wagner Psrlor Car to Boston,
sos p. NJ. PASSENGER, for White River
sI2:4O A. M. EXPRESS, for Boeton via Lowell
and all points in New England New York and South.
Wagner sleepers to Boston and to Springfield.
Trains Going North and West:
burg, Richford-daily except Sunday-Ottsws and
he West. Wagner Cars to Montreal and Ottawa.
T. ans E1
connections for Rutland. Troy, Albany and New
$3.50 p. M. PASSENGER. fer burlington, St Al,
and Chicago Via Norwood and Niagara Falls
Wagner Parlor Car TO Montreal without change.
q; O5 p. M. EXPRESS for burlington, st. Al.
Montpelier to Chicago without change. Due In
Chicago 10 Pm next might Connects at Essex
Through tickets TO Chicago and all points West for
sale ut the principal stations.
Suburban Train Service.
Leave Montpelier at $50, 9;l5. $50, A. M, l2:SS
$3.50, $50 p. M. Arrive ut Barre twenty minutes
after leaving time.
Leave Barre at siiO $3.50 A. NJ 90 M, $685. s:IO.
II 90, p. M. Arrive at Montpelier. twenty min.
utes after leaving time.
Trains leave for williamstown at 1855 P. n. and
3;50P.h.
Daily, Sundays included. Sundays only.
All passenger trains will stop at the Pioneerworks
to take or leave passengers when signaed.
b. b. BAILEY, Agent.
II. W. BALDWIN, General Superintendent
8. W. CUMMINGS, General Passenger Agent
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-09-01

ELECTRIC BITTERs.-ElectricB itters
is a medicine suited for any season,
but perhaps more generally needed
when the languid, exhausted feel
ing prevails, when the liver is tor
pid and sluggish and the need of tonic
and Alternative is felt. A prompt use of
this medicine has often averted long
and perhaps fatal bilious fevers. No
medicine will act more surely in coun-
teracting and freeing the system from
the malarial poison. Headache, indi-
gestion, constipation, dizziness yield to
Electric Bitters. Fifty cents and 81 90
per bottle at G. Blakely's. drug .lstore,
Montpelier, VT.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-09-01
The Dead Wife.

Over the sea the ships
Into the harbor come;
And listen in vain for the lisp of lips
That know are hushed and dumb.
Above are the silent stars,
Below is the solemn sea,
And a ship goes out from the harbor bars
That never returns to me.
Under the vines and the pines
A little mound was made
And under the pines and twining vines
She slumbered unafraid.
They buried the queen of her race
My heart and my sweetheart away.
Not whittier the folds of the snow-white lace
Than her folded hands that day.
Above are the silent stars;
And walk the sands alone,
And moan comes up from the harbor bars
Like an echo Of my own.
Here Is the spot where we stood,
And looked on the sounding seal
How could know that tonight she
Would be only a memory?
The prattle of childish lips.
The thrill of a tone like hers;
The stars and the sea and the ships
These are my comforters.
The smile and the old caress;
The look and the low replies;
And soul full of infinite tenderness
These are my memories.
Alfred Ellison in Chicago Record.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-09-01
Mr.. Finney's Turnip.

composed the following poem
half an hour, when only nine years DID,
Mr.. Finney lad turnip,
And 1t grew, and 1t grew,
And 1t grew behind the barn,
And the turnip did no harm.
And 1t grew, and 1t grew,
TIL 1t could grow taller.
Then Mr.. Finney took 1t up
And put 1t in the cellar.
There it lay, there it lay,
TIL 1t began to rot
When his daughter Susie washed II,
And she put 1t in the pot.
Then she boiled 1t and boiled 1t
As long as she was able
Then his daughter Lizzie took It,
And she put 1t on the table.
MI. Finney and his wife
Both sat down to sup,
And they ate and they ate,
Until they ate the turnip up.
Boston Pilot.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-09-01

people only realized Just What Dad DIealH
means. Bad breath is one of the symptoms
of constipation Some of the other symp-
toms are sour stomach, loss of appetite,
sick and bilious headache, dizziness, heart.
burn and distress after eating, These
things mean indigestion. They lead to
dyspepsia and worse things. They all start
with constipation, and constipation is mex
cusable because it can be cured - cured
easily, quickly and permanently, by the use
of Or. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. They
give to nature just the little help that she
needs There is no case of biliousness,
constipation, indigestion, heart burn, !"
or any of the rest of the nightmare breed,
ing brood, that these little g Pellets will
not cure. Sold by all medicine dealers.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-09-01
Welcome
to the Heart

of every housekeeper that's
used it, for its ease in remov-
ing dirt, and because 1t las
no bad results. Clothes do
not rot and hands nc0cr ct
sore, for Welcome is as pure
as honesty.
For honesty's sake, dent
compare Welcome" with
cheap imitators. They have
to give prizes and lower
prices to sell, but virtue is
the prize modern house
keepers appreciate. They use
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-09-01

cit is remarkable fact" says con-
tributor to knowledge, London, that
the two countries which are now COM
peting most keenly with US in the in
dustrial race-especially in those de-
partments allied to engineering-are
Germany and the United States; two
which have for many years been in the
van in the matter of providing facilities
for education in matters pertaining to
the industrial arts"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-09-01
SELECTED POETRY.
The Boy and the Apples.

Aht DuJ anu tHt ADUItSs
A little boy sat on o fence and gaged
o'erhead at dropping limb,
And yearnlng deep and Intense came by
And took possession OF him.
His little red features were covered with dirt,
And his little brown legs were scratched;
There were awful rents In his little gray shirt,
And his little blue pants were patched.
From one little toe the nail had been torn,
And one little heel was sore
A child apparently more forlorn
had never beheld before.
At length he stood on the topmost rail
And reached for that dropping limb,
And, catching a slender branch, he pulled
1t slowly down to him.
He pulled 1t hand over hand until
He reached the verdant fruit;
1shuddered to think of the fate in store
For that innocent little coot.
He sat on the rail and ate and ate;
The apples were small and green.
A clearer of defying Fate
No mortal has ever scent
sighed for him, and almost wept
When thought OF the grief in store
For his tired mother at home, alasi
He pulled off a couple morei
Then he slowly slid from the fence and left
said to myself" Good-byei
Three days from now my little man,
In the graveyard you must lie.
Tout there on the hill, where the cleaning stones
In many a slanting row
Remind us that we've got to pay
One debt that all men owe"
GOOD bye, :" sighed again. "pye LEARNED
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-09-01
The Gold Fever.

You must wake and call me early,
Call me early, mother dear,
At a quarter after nine the ship
Is advertised to clear.
Eleven days I've stood 1t off
And tried to keep it down,
But I'll be goshed if remain,
The only man in town.
My temperature is going up.
The fever's in my veins.
The gold cure is the thing need,
I'll take 1t in large grains.
Quite long enough I've walked the hill
To save the cable fare.
Too long the grindstone's done its worst.
My nose won't stand the wear.
The frozen north is getting warm
With nuggets thick as files.
A man now has a chance to win
A fortune ere he dies.
I've pan and shovel, lots OF grub.
Warm clothing, rubber boots,
So wake and call me early,
When the Klondike steamer toots.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-09-01

JUST WHAT HE NEEDED.-"I have
taken six bottles of Hoods Sarsaparilla
and found it to be just what / needed.
l had no appetite and suffered with ter
rible pains in my side. Since taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla l can eat heartily
and do a good days work. cannot
speak too highly of Hoods Sarsapa-
rila." Edmond Robert, East Gambia,
N. II.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-09-01

After all it isn't 80 very remarkable
that Chicago man who recently failed
for 100000 should have kept all his
accounts in his head" His creditors
are now seeing dividends sin their
minds.O
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-09-01

Doan's Ointmeat is for sale by all
dealers. Price 30 cents; or mailed ny
Foster-Milburn Co., sole agents for
the United States.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-09-01

HOODS PILLS are purely vegetable
and do not purge, pain or grippe. All
druggists.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-09-01

A foul breath is
one of the greatest
affections that a man
or woman can have.
An affection not
only to themselves,
but to those with
whom they come in
c on ia ct. A foul
breath is a dreadful
discourager of adec-
ton. 1t would prob
ably be mere so il
At
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-09-01

more than any other.
What folly it is to buy
cheap soap! The inevitable
result is ruined clothes and
sore hands. This can't occur
II you use "Welcome."
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-09-01
Life! Life! Life!

CUTTERS POCKET IRHALER works like q
charm. Cures Catarrh and Bronchitis.
Electric in effect. S112 by mail
w. II. Smith & Co. Props, Buffalo. N. Y.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-09-01


r run as follows:
MAIL. Connects at Wells
River with trains north and
south on PRssumpsic Division.
Also with train north on the
White Mountain Division, and
with mail train for Plymouth,
Concord and Boston.
PRESS. Connects at
Wells River with cypress and
mail trains for st. Johns
bury, Newport and Montreal.
Also with express train for
Plymouth, Concord and Bos-
ton, and mail train for Lisbon,
Littleton, Whiteheld, Fab
yan's, Lancaster. and Grove
ton. Has through cars, Bur
lington to Fabyan's without
change.
COON NOTATION. Con
meets at Wells River with
accommodation train for St.
JohDsbury and Lyndonyille.
Also with train for White
River Junction and way sta
lions, and with accommoda-
ton train for all points be-
tween Woodsville and Ian.
caster.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-09-01
Montpelier 4 Wells River R. R.
The White Metal ("AIuminium") Line.

Time Table In effect June 90, 1887. Trains leaving
Montpelier as follows:
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-09-01

BARRE TRAINS.

Leave Montpelier for Barre at 6: 80 An, o..
NJ 9i5 A. M, IL: OoP.h laos p. N. $3.50 P. NJ, ia5
p. NJ, $3.50 p. N. $3.50 p. N.
Leave Barre for Montpelier at 7: 80 A. NJ. 8: 10 A.
M. 10: so A. M, ~: 80 p. NJ $500 p. NJ, 400 NJ,
5;l5 p. M, 7l0 P. M, 10: on P. M.
WA. STOwELL, General Manager.
+. W. MORSE. General Passen0er AGENT
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-07-09
SANCTUM SENTIMENTS.

Mr.. Wanamaker, like other men
of large affairs, who are skilled in
the work that gives employment
and wages to multitudes, are loudly
protesting against the present dis
tressing business paralysis and the
delayed prosperity that was pre-
dicted and promised. The country
tires of seeing Congress legislating
and scheming to reward the pluto
cratic campaign contributors, who
now seem not averse to enrich those
speculating Senators who make
traffic of their delegated powers
American Outlook.
The advance agent of prosperity
that advanced backwards seems to
have had a worse effect on the north
than the south. The loudest calam-
ity bowling now comes from the re-
publican strongholds that gave Nc
Kinley the biggest vote. One reason
why the south does not make more
complaint Is that our people had less
to lose than the northern people and
nature favOrs them mOre.-Chatta-
nooga News.
In Georgia this year it will take
but $4,000 of the peoples money to
pay for the prosecution of crime. In
Tennessee it will cost near million.
Last year in Georgia it cost $4,000
in Tennessee it required $l,25O,OOO
-Gallatin Tennessean.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-07-09

The following rules taken from
a door in the upstairs of the Lukens
building, were placed there by u
former inhabitant, and having been
just recently discovered, are given
for the edification of our readers:
|. Guests are requested not to speak
to the dumb waiter.
>. Guests wishing to get up without
being called, can have self-rising -four
for supper
,, Guests wishing to little driving,
Will find hammer and nails in the
washstand
I. If your room gets too warm, open
the door and see the fire escape.
>. If You are fond of athletics, raise
mattress and see the bed spring.
&. If your lamp goes out, yet feather
that is light enough for any room.
:. Any one troubled with night mares
will .ind a halter Oh the chair.
$. Don't worry about your bill. This
house is supported bv the foundation.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-07-09
Tom Watson.

What Tom Watson lacks in COM
mon sense and influence he tries to
make up for in wild ranting and vitu-
peration. The task is large one
and it tests the capacity of even
Toms leathern lung to perform it,.
His assault on Bryan for congratu-
lating Mckinley and for contribut-
ing out of the sale of his book 81 l,500
to the pOulists to assist in agitating
the silver campaign is about the
most resonant braying that he has
inflicted on the country. He charges
that the populist party has been
bought for $1,000. If this be true,
then it was not worth buying. A
national party that could be pur-
chased that cheap would be detri-
ment rather than help to the pur-
chaser. AS to the telegram of con-
graduation of Mr.. Bryan, the gen.
erous and broad-minded spirit that
called it forth is too plain and COM
mendable to need explanation or
apology. Nobody but man of Wat
sons small calibre would ever have
held it aught but an honor to Mr..
Bryan to send the message in point.
Chattanooga News.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-07-09
HOW TO GET ON IN THE WORLD.
The Most Successful Men Begin Life
without n Dollar.


Aye nf Steel: Most of our success
ful men began life without dollar.
They have won success by hard work
and strict honesty. You can do the
same. Here are dozen rules for
getting on in the world
Be honest. Dishonesty seldom
makes one rich, and when it does,
riches are as "a curse. There is no
such thing as dishonest success.
Work. The world is not going to
pay for nothing. Ninety per cent
of what men call genius is only a
talent for hard work.
Enter into that business or trade
you like best, and for which nature
seems to have fitted you, provided it
is honorable.
BE Independent. Do not lean on
others to do your thinking or con-
quer difficulties.
Be conscientious in the discharge
of your duty. Do your work thor
Oughly. No one can rise who Sights
his work.
Don't try to begin on top. Begin
at the bottom and you will be surer
of reaching the top some time.
Trust to nothing but God and hard
work. Inscribe on your banner:
Luck is a fool; pluck is hero"
Be punctual. Keep your appoint
ments. Be there a minute before
time if you have to lose a dinner to
do it.
Be polite. Every smile, every
gentle bow is money in your pocket.
Be generous. Meanness makes
enemies and breeds distrust.
Spend less than you earn. Do not
run in debt. Watch the little leaks
and you can live on your salary.