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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-03-31
Current Comment.

Eaos.-Receipts have been liberal but a
little lighter than last week. Demand has
continued moderate.
PoTAToKs.-Receipts have been moderate
but trade has been generally dull and no
quotable change in prices is reported.
OATs.-The demand is quiet, but values
hold steady, with prices maintained as sup
plies are required to meet daily needs.
CHKRsE.-Receipts for export 565 boxes.
The market is steady but quiet. The fin
est fall north are selling in small lots as
wanted at II to 123c with under grades in
moderate demand at quotations.
HAY.-There is a slow business noted in
hay with the market heavily supplied with
the lower and medium grades. Fancy hay
is in moderate stock, and for such the mar
ket is steady, but for grades below the best
the tone is weak and in buyers favor.
CoRN.-The market holds firm, although
there is good supply in the elevators for
export. Sales OF steamer yellow on track
are noted at 32hc billed to outside points,
with other grades as to quality and color.
MAPLE SUGAR AND SYRUP.-The first new
sugar arrived last week, and scattering
small lots have been received since. Sales 80
far have been at 10 to 15c per h., but prices
will probably fall rapidly as soon as there
is any material increase in receipts. Small
sales of new syrup at 99o per gal. There is
no demand at all for old sugar or syrup.
FLoUR.-The market is yet dull and the
tone is weak, values for spring patents be-
ing 10 to zoe lower to sell. Buyers are
holding back and are even less disposed to
get goods on hand than they were before.
The lower cost of wheat after the market
holding up so long gives buyers the i'm
preston that prices are yet above the basis
OF value and they look for farther decline.
LUMBER.-The position OF the mills gets
stronger from week to week The Bangor
mills have made large sales over what they
had sold the week before and are now In
very independent position The Canadian
mills have also been making large sales
which cannot improve the market matters
ally. Many in the trade expect to see the
market advance almost any time.
WooL,-The activity Of this week is be-
yond anything ever seen in the Boston mar
ket One sale Of 100000 pounds to arrive
was made by two-minutes' talk over the
telephone. A lot OF secured wool changed
hands three times In three hours, each time
at profit. One house at the same time had
eight large large buyers in its sampling
room. Yet thanks to free wool, the advance
In prices is still very, very slow.
BUTTER.-Receipts are moderate, consid-
erably lighter than last year and there is
barely enough of the fine fresh creamery to
supply the daily wants Of the trade and un.
like conditions at most any other season OF
the year there would be sharp advance in
prices But receipts are gradually increas-
ing and receivers are anxious to keep the
goods moving freely as the tendency will be
to lower prices as soon as there Is any sur
plus.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-03-31
New Method of Tobacco Culture.

FOREIGN exchanges give the intelli-
gence of the discovery of tobacco ex-
port of Hungary, which may cause de-
cided changes in the system of culture.
Tobacco has been hitherto treated as
an annual plant. According to the
new system, it can be propagated from
slips. 1t is claimed that the leaves har-
vested from plants propagated from
slips are in all respects superior to those
OF the mother plant. Should these re-
ports prove true, the chief labor in to-
bacco cultivation of growing new plants
every year from the seed will be done
away WITHHELD and Farm.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-03-31
ApolOgIsts for the Trusts.


1t is not often that farm paper de.
tends these robbers of the people, but
occasionally one Of the hybrid kind,
one-half city daily and the other half
farm paper, does this thing. And the
one great excuse offered is that it is
the tendency of the times to manage
business in this way. No doubt it is,
but that does not make it right. 1t is
the tendency Of the times for State
Governments to be extravagant, for
great States to send political bosses to
the Senate, and for many other wrongs
to flourish. But when people sit
quietly down and let gigantic evils
grow, because things are generally
drifting that way, it is a sign of ma
tional weakness. BY and by such peo-
pie wake up to find their liberties taken
away, their rights denied, and them
selves made bond servants of the rich.
What is needed is wise craftsmanship,
true patriotism, men in power who
have the interests of the great mass Of
the people at heart, and who serve
them rather than the plutocracy. The
farmers of; thei country are watching
the course Of events, and the great
danger is that they will be led to vote
for policies and men in 1900 which will
promise to deliver from the trusts, but
will have no power to fulfill those
promises. All eyes are fixed on the
President, and it is most earnestly t.
be hoped that he will prove to be @
real friend of the farmers.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-03-31
The Free Seed Distribution,

Probably good many of our readers
have been favored with supply of
government seeds. If we must have
them, it is vastly better to have good,
honest, fresh seeds than the miserable
trash which used TO load the mails.
Those who are favored by their Con-
gressmen can SOW and plant with the
assurance that the seeds are as good as
they will average. We pity the seeds
men, and we wonder what those Con-
gressmen do with their allotment, whose
constituents do not own foot of farm
or garden land. Probably there is no
more unreasonable and senseless thing
done by the government than this free
seed business, and yet we have no
doubt but that it is real help to many
poor farmer in the South and West.
Possibly this class is benefited enough
to pay for all that is expended in buy
ing and mailing seeds. And we think
that, on the whole, it is just as we'll to
let the distribution go on, provided q
prcper standard of excellence in the
seeds aesas and honesty in distribution il
established and maintained. We think
those who receive these seeds should
either plant them or give them to some
one who will. The packages this yea
seem to be made up with good judg
ment. Some years we know that Yer
mont farmers have received package
of seeds on which was printed, "de
signed especially for the South" 1
the seeds could only be sent to thos
who need them, we should say, con
tinue the distribution.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-03-31
The New Secretary Of Agriculture.

President Mckinley seems to have
been peculiarly fortunate in his selec-
ton of this member of his cabinet.
From President Lincoln's Commits
sioner of Agriculture down to the pres
ent time, no man has been appointed
who seems to be 80 well fitted for the
place. His predecessor was one of the
biggest fools that ever sat in a cabinet
officers seat. Almost from the day of
his appointment he insulted the farm
ers of the nation, and we don't think he
was beloved or his departure from office
was regretted by any one. The only
thing that he has been commended for
has been his persistent warfare on the
free seed distribution, and we give him
credit for great improvement in that.
1t is not often that you find practical
farmer, scientific man, and holder
of public Office combined in one man,
but it said that the new Secretary COM
bines all these qualifications aud is a
real success in every one. 1t augurs
well for him that all unite in ascribing
so many excellent qualities to him. If
he goes on and acts for the interests of
the farmers, he will probably awaken
antagonism among those who thrive
upon the farmers woes, but he is toe
much of Scotchman to mind the
enemies he may make in doing his
| duty.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-03-31

THERE is such thing as pork and
hog meat, with an easily distinguished
difference. Pork is product of the
farm, properly built up of clean foods.
Hog meat is a combination of city
sewage and rotten refuse. Any person
can tell the difference by sight, and it
takes no epicure to detect difference
in taste.
THE hen is like a man; If she does
not work for her living, she never
amounts to much.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-03-31

THAT curious vegetable, kohlrabi, re-
sembling in flavor compound of the
cabbage and turnip, is too little grown
and used. One reason for this is that
at the close of the season, when fully
grown, the vegetable is too coarse TO
be popular, though some like it even
then. But gathered when not fully
grown in the early fall, it is tender and
excellently favored. 1t should be in
all gardens, if only to make greater va
riety on the table.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-03-31

THERE Is NOTHING So Good
There is nothing just as good as DIR.
Kings New Discovery for consump-
ton, coughs and colds, so demand it
and do not permit the dealer to sell
you some substitute. He will not claim
there is anything better, but in order
to make more profit may claim some
thing else to be just as good. You
want DIR. Kings New Discovery be-
cause you know it to be safe and reli-
able, aud guaranteed to do good or
money refunded. For coughs, colds,
consumption, and for all affections of
throat, chest and lungs, there is moth
ing so good as is DR.. Kings New Dis
covery. Trial bottle free at G. Blakely' 3
drug store. Regular size,:lfifty cents
and 81.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-03-31
Vermont Farm Machine Co., Hrl 7AsHo NILS

In tests with tomatoes at the Mime
sofa station the largest yield was OBJ
tanned from the early advance, Belmont
ranking next. The largest percentage
of good fruit (95) was produced by
Landreth No. /.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-03-31

"MAaGIE, I've made mistake. I'm
not an author, Pm born chemist"
"Why do you think that?"
"Why, every book write becomes a
drug on the market."-St. Paul's.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-03-31
RETAIL DEALERS PRICES,
Boston Produce Market.

~ The quotations given below represent prices
obtained by receivers for phoesale lots mot job6ins
prees) unless otherwise Indicated. and are intended
to represent actual sales.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-03-31
Or. Creene'S Nervura is Just What You
Need for the Blood and Nerves.
Life is not Measured by Years, but by Strength
and Vigor. DR.. Greene's Nervura, the
Only Remedy which will Give You the
Health, Strength and Vigor of Youth.

women. Try It and get back your strength,
energy and youthful vgor.
Remember that DR.. Greene's Nervura blood
and nerve remedy is physicians prescription,
Endorsed and recommended by the ablest.doc-
tors everywhere. DR.. Greene's Cathartic Pills
are the only perfect pills
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-03-31

THERE is double advantage in max.
ing good butter-not only more is eat.
en-, but it sells for better price.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-03-31
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, O.
IUCAa COUNTY D


FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that
he is senior partner of the firm of F. j.
CHENEY & Co., doing business in the
city of Toledo, county and state afore-
said, and that said firm will pay the
sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
for each and every case of CATARRH
that cannot be cured by the use of
HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
~ my presence, this 9th day OF
!, December, A. d., 1885
u.s. A. W. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts directly on the blood and mu'
cous surfaces of the system. Send fol
testimonials, free.
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, 0.
ET Sold by druggists at seventy
five cents.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-01-18

Old black thread or French laces that
have Become rusty and need to be fresh
ened may be renovated by dipping their
into weak green tea and pressing them be-
tween newspapers on a fiat surface. Pick
out each little scallup or point with the
finger before covering the lace with the top
paper.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-01-18

Hold to your good intentions
and buy yourself and your
family's shoes from
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-01-18

Mrs. Mary Knight Hyde, president
of the Woman's Board of Missions for
the Pacific Islands, in her record OF
the work during the year just closed,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-01-18
THE HONOLULU SANITARIUM.
1882 King Street.

A quiet, homelike place, where
trained nurses, massage, Swedish
movements" baths, electricity and
physical training may be obtained.
P. S. KELLOGG, M. D.
Superintendent.
TeleDl one GAO
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-21
Dress Goods.

Stock diminishing is the order now,
and il it is nice big values you are look
ing for. II visit to this counter is impera.
tive.
6 pieces IS aud 40 inch Novelties in
pretty invisible plnids and tiny stripes.
regular SOC goods, choice of the lot now,
20c.
pieces 4Sinch Granite Cloth in the
new blue Heliotropc and Sage Green, plain
colors worth 81 &c now 81 Lee.
S. inch Navy Storm Serge for separate
skirts, made from high grade selected
combed wool; worth big round dollar,
here I5c.
8 pieces AZ inch Novelties in the stylish
lrregniar French Checks, all fine wool,
the best of the SOC group-marked down
to 800. Come early to Secure this bargain.
0pieces 40inch Salt and Pepper Mix
lures in all wool and silk and WOOL very
pretty and stylish, an imported cloth,
only SOC, aud right well worth 7jc.
3 pieces as inch Novelties from one of
tne highly favored groups, all that's left
dowa to a0c.
50,infb Black Etamine, a great favorite
nowadays for separate skirts, favorite
from the.Si group but 75c.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-21
RoANoKE's CONTRIBUTIONS.

Most excellent reports..comc from. Roam
oke's contributions to the baseball arena
Brodie heads the list and is making n
wonderful record with the stick, ms we'll
as outfield play. Charley Mitchell is in
receipt of letter from the Wheeling
club of which Ed. Naginnis lisa member,
and the manager of that team speaks. in
most excellent terms of the good work
done by Maginnis in left field and says
he is n wonderful batter. Chandler. who
is pitching with the ShamolSin club in the
Central Pennsylvania League. also comes
in for good share of praise, and has the
pitching record in that league in which
he is pitching, having held the Pottsvile
team down to only three hits in SPLEEN
didly contested game. He is also re-
ported to be IN adroit wielder of the
stick.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-21
THE ROANOKE TIMES. FRIDAY. MAY 81
Coming and Going.

Mrs. Cleland, of Lynchbnrg, who has
been visiting her father, Capt j. e.
Peck, returned home yesterday.
Mr.. Taylor, the genial night clerk at
Hotel Roanoke, left yesterday on visit
to Lynchburg.
Miss Park Whitehead, Of Christians
burg is visiting Mrs. Fcard on Tenth
avenue.
w. G. jenkins, of Christansburg, was
in the city yesterday.
Miss Ella Graves left yesterday to spend
few days visiting her sister ut Burk-
vile, Va.
Miss Edith Allen, Of Grcenville, Tenn,
have been attending school in Winston,
passed through the city yesterday en-
route to their respective homes.
Hugh M. Greer, of New York, is in the
city shaking hands with his many friends.
JAS. A. Stone, of Bristol, passed
through the city yesterday returning from
the meeting of Red Men in Staunton.
Capt. L. T. Lee left yesterday on trip
through the coal fields of Virginia and
West Virginia.
Joseph I. Doran, solicitor for the Nor
folk and Western railway, with head
Quarters ut Phliadeiphia, WIS In the city
yesterday.
R. G. Quinn, OF Lynchburg, was in the
city yesterday.
Ernest Williams, well,known Lynch
burg business man, was in the city yes
terday.
NJ. S. Calhoun, of Botetourt county
was in the city yesterday soliciting pre-
miums for the coming Botetourt fur.
w j. Allen, of this city. is on a visit
to Lynchburg
Bluefeld Telegranh: S. B. Reig and
bride returned on No. 3 last night from
Roanoke. Frank a. Hill, of Roanoke
general manager of the Hull Coal aud
Coke Company, is in the city. V. Spauld.
ing of Roanoke, superintendent OF the
Southern Express Company, was in the
city yesterday.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-21
THE BEST REMEDY FOR RHEUMA.
TTSM

From the Fairhaven IN. W Register.
Mr.. James Rowland. of this village,
states that for twenty five years his wife
has been II sufferer from Rheumatism. A
few nights ago she was in such pain that
she was nearly crazy. She sent Mr.. Row
land for the doctor, but lie had read OF
Chamberlniu's Pain Balm and instead Of
going for a physician he went to the store
and secured IA bottle Of it. His wife did
not approve of Mr.. Rowland's purchase
ut first, but nevertheless applied the
Balm thoroughly and in an hours time
was able to go to sleep. She now applies
it whenever she feels an ache or n pain
and finds that it always gives relief. He
says that no medicine which she had ever
used did her as much good. The % and
% cent size bottles for sale by II. c.
Barnes. Gle puts up prescriptions.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-21
Domestic DOings.

Always doing II "bee hive" business ut
this counter; the big values always at
tract buyers.
One case Black MORE Rustic Skirt
Lining, instead of the &c at other stores,
here only DC.
36'inch Fine Percales in the large spec
ial designings for wrappers and shirt
waists, the regular 10c sort, here Sc.
Southern Silk" Shirtings for mems
and boys Shirts, absolutely fast color,
sells nowhere less than 10c, our price is
SC.
36 inch English Percales in the choicest
printings for Waists, IL &c.
The best Sea Island Muslin ever
brought to Roanoke for the price-5c.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-21
CAUTION.

We desire to call attention to the fact
that Hon. j. j. Jackson, judge OF the
United States circuit court in and for the
district of West Virginia, granted an in
junction ut Charleston, West Virginia.
May 9th, 1897, in which lie decided that
our firm has the right to use the word
'Pocahontas, or Pocahontas Flat Top"
in connection with coal, the court being
of the opinion that we have not only the
right to use the word "Pocahontas'' for
the purpose of indicating that our coal
comes from the Pocahontas Field but
also that we have the SOLE right to use
said word rs Indicating the character of
the coal we sell.
In view Of said decision the trade is
cautioned against infringing upon said
trade mark, "Pocahontas, - us name for
designating coal in the sale thereof and
ali invasion or infringments on our cxclu-
sive rights will be dealt with according
to law.
CASTNER 81 CURRAN, Sole Agents
for the celebrated Pocahnntas Steam Coal,
32S Chestnut street, Philadelphia, Pa.
Terry building, Roanoke, Va.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-21
OLD PEOPLE.

Old people who require medicine to re-
gulatc the bowels and kidneys will find
the true remedy i'll Electric Bitters. This
medicine does not stimulate and contains
no whiskey nor other intoXicart, but acts
as n tonic and Alternative. 1t acts mildly
OH the stomach and bowels, adding
strength and giving tone to the organs,
thereby aiding Nature in the perform
ance of the function. Electric bitters is
an excellent appetizer and aids digestion.
Old people find it just exactly what they
need. Price fifty cents and 81 per bottle
at Massie's Pharmacy.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-21
White Goods.

The crowds Of buyers that constantly
thronG this department. is the best cvi
dence that there are more than ordinary
attractions.
Our fine India Linens at Sc, Zoe, 10 &c,
15c, 17c and zoe are the greatest values
we have ever known. "
Fine Sheer Persian Lawn comes next
to Organd!ein popularity; see our spec
ial numbers at l2 l2c, 15c and 20c
One case White Lawn Plaids and
checks for Wrappers and Aprons; we
have never offered this for less than 1Oc,.
now only SC.
Beautiful Satin striped Nainsook, the
regular II l &c sort here for Sc
White Figured Piques for separate
skirts, II l-2c.
Extra Heavy White Figured Marselles
for separate skirts, the 25c ones, now zoe.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-21

Two years ago 3. J. Warren, drug
gist ut Pleasant Brook, n. Y, bought a
small supply of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. He sums up the result as. fol-
lows: "At that time the goods were I'M
known in this section; to-day Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy is household
word.'' 1t is the same in hundreds OF
communities. Wherever the good quail
ties of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy be-
come known the people will have moth
ing else. For sale by II. G. Barnes, "He
puts up prescriptions.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-21
Gents furnishings.

OF course, your furnisher will "advise"
YOU never to go to IL dry goods store for
furnishings. We have the very latest
and choicest of everything. Call and see
our new line; that is, if you don't object
to saving money when you buy. We
don't deal much with those who have
"money..to throw at the BIRDS" ours are
an economical people.
"Armor Brand" Shirts, white with
colored fronts. cuffs to match fronts, to
be worn with white collars; they are not
$1.25, though worth it, only 81 each.
Another case OF I.aundered Percale
Shirts i'll the late printings attached col.
lars and cuffs. We see them in other
show windows at soc; ours are 39c.
Another case Boys Lauudered Per.
Gale Shirts, quite pretty, only 81 &c.
Gents Half Hose in fast black and fast
tan. seamless, imported stock; they are
the eqnal of any 19c goods in town, with
our reputation to back the statement,
special value ut ~ 1-2c
Have you ever worn "II. and /" brand
of Collars? They are just as good as
those you are paying 25c for. Stop your
extravaganza. All the new shapes, II 1-2c.
OH. and l." brand Cuffs wal ranted
4-ply linen, not 35c pair, bu. 25c.
Silk embroidered Suspenders with IIar-
ris wire buckle, not 19c pair, as the quail.
ity would Indicate only I2 lee.
If you want fine Suspendeis, get pair
of the "Elite Make;' they are the SOC
sort, try n pair at 25c.
Try pair of "The Duke" Suspenders,
If you want something particularly nice,
SOC pair.
Gents Balbrigsan Shirts, French neck
and long ribbed cuffs. drawers to match
with long ribbed anklets; you will find
these very excellent value at CSC.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-21
Z. NJ. q. A. NOTES.

Rev. Ira W. Kimmel will give the last
address on the series of Sabbath oues-
tions in Association hall next Sunday af-
ternoon. Subject, How to Rescue the
Sabbath From its Peril" Both men
and women are invited.
These who are DESTROYS of joining the
association in any way in it's work are
cordially invited to confer with the gen.
eral secretary. He can be found daily ut
the association Office from to 10 II. m.
and from to Z p. M
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-21
Lace Curtains and Shades,

We are having. quite lively time lust
now in this department. More than or.
binary values here. Letus direct your
attention to five lots, choicest designs in
each lot. Don't miss this chance:
AZ pairs at Soc
81 pairs at $1.25.
80 pairs at $3.50.
is pairs at 81 70.
S6 pairs at 81.
There are othsrs-finer ones if you like.
: Best Curtain Poles, polished, clean
sawed ends, complete with wood trim
mings, 25c each.
Same quality poles with brass trim
mings, 10c each.
Best Spring Roller Shades made Of
heavy opaque shade cloth, only 25c each.
Best Shades, with pretty knotted
linen fringe across bottom, Acc.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-21
Pretty Wash Goods.

Everything to please the eye and tickle
lean purses
Pretty Corded Lawns, 6 1 ic.
Organdie Dnchesse, 39 inches wide,
here for only Sc.
Batiste Lawn for Shirt Waists and
wrappers. 36inch. 10c.
Exquisite French Organdc in the new
est ideas, the 33c sort; here only 25c.