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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-10-27
SOLDIERS BUDGET.
Somebody's Darling.

Into the ward with whitewashed walls
Where the dead and dying lay
Wounded by bayonets, shells, ard balls
Somebody's darling was borne one day,
Somebody's darling so young and so brave,
Wearing still on his pale sweet face
Soon to be hid by the dust OF the grave
The lingering light of his boy hoods grace.
Matted and damp are the curls OF gold
Kissing the snow of that fair young brow;
Pale are the lips of delicate mold
Somebody's darling is dying now.
Back from the beautiful blue veined face
Brush every wandering silken thread;
Gross his hands as sign of grace
Somebody's darling is still and dead
Kiss him once for somebody's sake;
Murmur prayer soft and low;
One bright curl from the cluster take
They were somebody's pride, you know.
Somebody's hand hath rested there;
Was II mothers soft and white.
And have the lips of sister fair
Been baptised in those waves of light7
God knows best. He was somebody's lover
Somebody's heart enshrined him neari
Somebody waited his name above,
Night and morn, on the wings of prayer.
Somebody wept when he marched away,
Looking so handsome, brave and grand;
Somebody's kiss on his forehead lay;
Somebody chung to his parting hand
Somebody's watching and waiting for him,
Yearning to hold him again to her heart
There he lies-with the blue eyes DIM
And smiling, childlike lips apart
Tenderly bury the fair young dead,
Psusing to drop on his grave tear,
Carve on the wooden slab at his head,
Somebody's darling lies buried herei"
New York Ledger
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-10-27
KIDNEY TROUBLE CURED.
An Ohio Chemist Discovers a Remedy That
Promises to End Terror of BrIghts
Disease.

Since DR.. Richard Bright first described
Bright's disease in 1927, the medical world has
given more and more attention to the study of
the kidneys as source of dis Ease and have
demonstrated beyond doubt that they are the
direct cause of many of the ills of mankind
Nineteenth century methods of living are
well calculated to change the functions of these
delicate organs and few men to-day can be alb
solutely certain that their kidneys are in per-
fectly normal condition. A tnge of pain in
the back is cassed under that broad title of
"cold," while the dull ache that creeps through
the bones is blamed on the weather or allowed
to pass unheeded. This in reality, is natures
way of sounding the first warning that some
thing is going wrong with the internal mechan-
ism and wise indeed is the man who heeds it..
Physicians have long been in dispute as to
the best means of treating disease of the kid
neys. The best theories being so often upset
by dire failure that it seemed almost as though
an infallible remedy would never be discovered.
Among the most earnest workers in this
field has been John Morrow, an eminent chem
list, of Springfield, Ohio, whose experience of
nineteen years gave him ample opportunity for
studying kidney trouble in all its phases. The
result of his research is a new combination of
remedies which he has prepared in yellow tab
let form, under the name of Kidneoids. While
almost entirely new to the medical world Nor
rows Kidneoids have produced such marvellous
results that there seems little reason for doubt
ing that he has discovered the remedy so long
sought for by eminent physicians and that time
worn ideas as to the most efficient method of
treating the kidneys will soon be obsolete.
In our last issue announced that one of
the largest drug concerns in the United States
was negotiating for the control of Morrow's
Kidneoids. We are now informed by the dis
coverer of this most peculiar remedy that the
Herb Medicine Co., of Springfield Ohio, was
the fortunate competitor of the many firms
who were endeavoring to secure the sole right
to manufacture and sell Morrow's Kidneoids
in the United States. They are now on sale,
generally.
If not to be had of your dealer they will be
sent postpaid, 80 cents per box, six boxes for
$3.50, by addressing above Company
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
ESTATE OF AUGUSTUS w. PUTNAM.

The undersigned, having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the District of Wash
ington commissoners,to receive, examine and adjust
all claims and demands of all persons against the
estate OF AUGUSTUS W. PUTNAM, late of Middle
sex, In said District deceased and all claims ex-
hbited In Offset thereto, hereby give notice that
viii for the purposes aforesaid at the dwelling
house of Jacob Putnam in the town of Mddlesex, in
said District, the 18th day of November and 18th
day OF March next, from one o'clock r. M. until four
o'clock each of said days, and that six months
from the 18TH day of September A. D. 1897, Is the
time limited by said Court for said creditors to pre-
sent their claims 10 us for examination and ALLOW
Dated at Middlesex, this 9Th day of October, A d.
1897. ID. II. CULVER, Co,,r,,..,ora..
6l76 j. p. FLINT, COMMISSIONER
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
ESTATE OLE LILLIAN l.. OLIVER.

The undersigned, having been appointed by the
ington, commissioners to receive, examine, and ad.
Just all claims and demands Of All persons against
dlesex, in said District, deceased. and all
claims exhibited I'm Offset thereto, hereby give
notice that we win meet for the purposes afore
said at O. q, Putnam 4 Sons store, in the town of
Middlesex in said District, ON the 9Th day of No
vember and 18th day of February next from one
o'clock p. M until four o'clock p. M, each of said
August, A. ID. 1897. is the time limited by said
Court for said creditors TO present their claims
for examination and allowance.
Dated at Mddlesex, this 9Th day OF October, A.
ID. 1897. q, @. PUTNAM JR., coo,D,,..,o.a..
7iI6 w. A. TAYLOR, JSoinnssioners.
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
ESTATE OF DENIsON TAFT.

The undersigned, having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the District of Wash
ington commissioners to receive. examine and ad
Just all claims and demands OF all persons against
pelier, in said District. deceased and all claims
exhibited Offset thereto, hereby give notice
we will meet for the purposes aforesaid al the store
of e. ". Bailey Co In the city Of Montpelier,
In said District. on the 9Th day Of November and
the 25th day of March next, from one o'clock,
p M until four o'clock, p NJ, each of said days and
that six months from the It'll day of October, A ID.
1881, is the time limited by said Court for said
creditors to present their claims to us for examina
ton and allowance.
Dated at Montpelier. this 9Th day of October, A. D.
1891 JOHN G, FARWELL, Co,r u,saiorars
7476 ALONZO ID. PECK, N0S'
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sumption was considered absolutely incur
able. 1t is now known to be durable.
During the past thirty years it has been
demonstrated that DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery will cure % per cent.
of all cases of consumption, if taken in the
earlier stages of the disease before the lungs
are too much wasted also bronchitis,
asthma laryngitis and all diseases of ali
the air-passages. 1t acts directly on the
lungs, driving out all impurities and dis
ease germs. 1t soothes the cough, facili-
tates expectoration, thus thoroughly clear
ing the lungs. 1t purifes and enriches the
blood and tears down, carries off and ex-
cretes old inert, halfdead tissues, replac-
ing them with the new, firm, muscular
tissues of health. 1t is the great appetite
sharpener, blood maker, flesh builder,
nerve tonic and restorative. Thousands
who had been given up to die have been
restored to complete, robust health by this
marvellous medicine. Do not buy from I'M
scrupulous dealers who try to force upon
you something beside what you ask for.
There is nothing to take the place of it, or,
which is Just as good " as Golden Medi-
cal Discovery"
81 had the grip, which left me feeling miser-
ab1e-no strength and cough" writes Mrs. c.
MAYNARD, of East Lyme New London Co., Conn,
" AS some of my family died with consumption,
I was frightened I began taking Dr. Pierces
Golden Medical Discovery. After taking the
second bottle felt much better, and am now
we'll"
DR.. Pierce's Pellets cure constipation.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-10-27

AWFUL EXPERIENCE WITH HEART DIS
EAsE,-That DR.. Agnew's Cure for the
Heart works like magic, and cures is proven
by the testimony Of Mr.. l.. j. Law, Toronto
Can. 4" / was 80 sorely troubled with heart
disease that / was unable for eighteen
months to lie down in bed lest smother
After taking one dose of DR.. Agnew's Heart
Cure, i retired and slept soundly. used
one bottle and the trouble has not return.
ed.-5. Sold by w. K. Terrill & Co. and
Collins Blakely,
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The Photograph.

See dis pictysh in my han?
OATS my gall;
Amt she purity? goodness lanl
Huh name Sal.
OATS de very way she be-
Kin o. tickles me to see
Hugh a.smilin' back at me.
She sent me dis Photograph
Jes' las week;
An aldough hit made me laugh
My black cheek
Felt somethin' a-runnin queer;
Bless 20 soul, 1t was tear
Jes' f'om wishin' she was here.
Often when rs all alone
Layin' here,
git tinkin' bout my own
Sallie dear;
How she say dat rs huh beau,
An hit tickles me to know
Dat de gal do love me so.
Some bright day rs goin' back,
Fo' de lal
An ez sho' z my face is black,
AK huh pa
Fu' de blessed little miss
Who's a smilin' out o. dis
Pictyah, lax she wan'ed kissi
Paul Laurence Dunbar.
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1t may interest you, children, said
the returned missionary, who was ad,
dressing the Sunday-school, if l tell
you of an adventure | once had in
India. While going through jungle
l came face to face with lion. There
was no chance to retreat and / had
nothing to defend myself with. / stood
perfectly still and looked the fierce
beast steadily in the eye. Which eye2
asked breathless little boy in the in.
FAINT class,
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Here's an account of a man, said
Mrs. Gadsby, who hasn't spoken a
word TO his wife in three years. That's
rather rigid adherence to one of the
rules of politeness, said Gadsby. Rules
of politeness, said Mrs. Gadsby in a
scornful tone. Yes, never interrupt a
lady while she is talking.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-10-27

Does Mr.. Dawson board at your
house, Miss Julia? Well, we call him
the porch boarder.' He comes around
in the evenings when he think we are
going to have ice cream.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-10-27

A desperate
looking man, with
two drawn revolv-
ers, is not a pleas
ant erS on to
meet at a lonely
cross-road. Most
men will go a
long way out of
their road to avoid
such an encount-
er. T he sam e
men will re OK
lessly negle ct
their health and
court death in the
guise of consump-
ton or some other
equally fatal dis
I lease. One sixth
of all the deaths
each year are due
to this most fatal
of maladies.
Until very re-
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-10-27

Mr.. DeBar-YOu ought to see me
make one OF my century runs. Miss
Spray-Oh, do try it now; l should 80
like to see you'll
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-10-27

81 HAVE taken Hoods Sarsa parilla
for stomach trouble and headache and
highly recommend it," E. M. Child's,
North Wolcott, Vt.
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Life! Life! Life!

CUTTERS POCKET IRHALER works like q
charm. Cures Catarrh and Bronchitis.
Electric in effect. Slip by mail.
w. II. Smith g. Co.. Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-27
M'KINLEY's TKIBUrE 10 SOUND
MONEY DEMOCRATS.

Washington correspondent says that
the sound money Democrats who sup
ported Mckinley either by voting for
him directly, or indirectly by votong for
Palmer and Buckner are no more in
favor with the administration than are
the Simon pure ex-Confederatc South
ern Republicans. lie also notes the
fact that the gold Democrats are being
removed from office every day.
We SHALL hit this implication every time
it raises its head Those Democrats
who refused to support the Chicago plat
form were actuated nv principles, and
had no hope or desire for Office as re-
ward for their services. The bare sug-
gestion OF this Washington correspon-
dent is utterly depulsive TO us and, we
feel sure. to the great majority Of sound
money Democrats. if the movement
which was inaugurated at Indianapolis
was a movement for the spells of Office.
then it was a fraud, for the convention
distinctly declared that its members
had no desire whatever for Office, their
purpose being to preserve the true pr.n
ciples of Democracy. There is no rea-
son under the sun why President Nc
kinney should bestow office on those
Democrats who refused to support Bryan.
and so far from pleasing the managers
of the sound money movement, the
President would rather incur their dis
pleasure by appointing sound money
Democrats to office under his admin
is,ration. The sound money Democrats
have but one thing 10 ask of the Repubh-
can party and that is that 1t VIII give
the country such laws and such eyecu-
ton of the laws as shall best promote
the interests and welfare Of the Whole
oeople. ONCE holding is entirely out OF
the question. Good government and mat
only is what the National Democratic
marty wants. President Mckinley under
stands this. and those who continually
nrate of Mckinley ignoring the mem
bers of that party do not seem 10 see
that the President Is paying the party
the highest possible tribute in not oiier-
ing its members reward Of oillce for the
part they took in the recent campaign
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-27

land has not been mindful OF that fact
Tho mistake OF his political career has
boen. I'm our opinion, that he has cared
too little for party organization. lie has
never cultivated friendly or confidential
relations with the leaders OF the Demo
cratic party: he has rarely consulted
them as TO his policy. but has pursued his
own way regardless OF consequences, and
has alienated the men who should have
been his support. That Mr.. Cleveland Is
a man OF great force no man can dispute
and had he chosen to do so, he could
have exerted a powerful influence over
the leaders of his party. Indeed. We think
II not too much 10 say that If Mr.. CleVe-
land had been a good politician. and had
taken the leaders into his confidence ar
guing with them, reasoning with them,
pleading with them. IL need be. he could
so thoroughly have impressed them
with his own views as to have prevented
the Populstic turn that the party's affairs
took in the campaign Of 1896.
In short, II is largely MIR. Cleveland's
own fault that he Is not to-day the ac-
knowledged leader OF the Democratic
party. But he was not enough Of parti-
san. He began by driving the party lead
ers from him, and he ended by driving
the party away from him also.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-27
,,y cIryELAND's MISTAKE.

In his speech before the Reform Ciuo III
New York on Saturday night. Mr.. Cleve-
land said.
81 began by saying that this was an
assemblage for patriotic purposes. hope
nv sympathy with its high aims and dis
interested efforts viii not be suspected
when / confess that / have brought here
a sturdy partizanshp and a devoted In
terest to the principles OF true Democ-
racv. ] should however not be here
10 make this declaration, II. by partl-
sanship. I meant adherence to a party
organization merely for the purpose OF
comprising government control, and the
distribution of the spo,ls Of party victory
among greedy claimants. The PARTISAN
ship L mentioned means the support OF
certain principles and theories of gov
eminent and cooperation and asso-
citation In political effort and activity
with others who believe In the same
theories and principles for the purpose
Of accomplishing their practical applica-
ton and enforcement. out OF such an
association grows party discipline and or
ganiza;ion.
That is a noble sentiment. Every honest
man must follow principle rather than
party. but party organization is not TO be
ignored, and We think that Mr.. Cleve-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-27

Suggested by his recent open letter 10
(AlajOr 5. NJ. YOsL)
We will not wait till IN thy bier,
To render thee due honor here.
But now the well-earned plaudits give,
Whilst thou dost still among rs live,
And let thee know that now thou art,
Beloved by many a Southern heart.
When war around our homes prevailed,
When oft by numerous foes assailed,
With fearful terrors in the land.
And anxious hearts on every hand;
There was no succOr for us then.
Like Mosby and his valiant men.
So oft have we at the knee.
Told little ones Of war. and thee,
Their hearts with patriotism thrilled.
Their sparkling eyes with wonder filled,
To hear how gallant men did fight.
For their loved country, and the right.
When We the honored roll shall see,
Thy name revered, will on 1t be.
Recorded there on history's page.
And handed down TO every age,
For there will never dawn the day.
When Mosby's name shall pass away.
Warrenton True Index.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-27
JuE NORFOLK PREsBfrERf.
The Meeting on the Eastern shore very
Interesting.

The Meeting on the Eastern shore 'e'S
Interesting.
ONANCOCK, VA, April B.-Special'-
The Presbytery OF Norfolk was al semi
ANIMAL session at Onancock neari! al
last week. An exceedingly interesting
ana busy meeting II proved. Ihose PRES
o,t wore Reys. William ). Lacy, II. ~,
Robinson and h.. Is. Mcclure, OF
Norfolk: Rev. w. a. Slaymaker, oil berh-
lev. Rev. ii. 4. Darnali, OF hampton
Rey Il. L. Wexford, OK Newport News
and Rev. A. ). Nenabie, OF Bay view
The First church. Oh NOIIOih' "ds rep
resuted By Ruling Elder X. ;. conn.
Other elders present: SUFFOLK church %
~ Nurney. Norfolk Second by 1. l..
Fostor, Mackenzie by H. W. harulhs,
powelton by L.. 7. Powell, and Newport
News First by Dewitt OiaHe' Dei'e "''''
by C.. w. Abdeh.
Rev William :. Lacy was elected mod
erator and Elder Il. W. Harding, tenn
porary clerk. .
rev. j. ii. Henderlite, licentiate of
the Presbytery OF Abingdon, presented a
certificate of dlsmission, and was received
INTO the Presbytery, and Thursday night
ordained 10 the Gospel ministry.
Rev. III. L. Darnall, or Hampton.
nreached the Presbyterial sermon upon
"The Doctrine OF Gods Sovereignty. and
Mans Free Agency" which was clear and
forcible. -,
REV. E. T. Wexford. Of Newport News,
u,as sppointed 10 preach at the next
stated meeting. which Will be held In
Norfolk in October. the Presbyterial ser
mon upon Apostolic Succession.
The reports from all the churches'
which were received. evidenced very en-
couraglng work In almost every instance.
The First church, of Norfolk, leads the
Presbytery In point Of members and con-
tributlons. The second place Is held by
the Newport News First church, Rev. T..
T. Wexford. pastor.
II was announced that the Rev Mr. Mack,
OF 81. Louis. had accepted the call TO the
First church, OF Norfolk.
Rev. II. T. Darnall was elected COM
missioner TO the General Assembly WIN
Rev. W. l. Lacy as alternate.
Elder r. W. Santos. OF Norfolk, With
r. A. williams, OF Newport News, aSer-
nate. will represent the eldershlp.
The Presbytery adjourned Friday al
noon 10 meet at the First church. OF New
mort News. June 9, 1897, In order to cele-
brate the 2JOth anniversary OF the West
Minister Standards An exceedingly in
teresting programme will be executed
and several most noted speakers VIII adj
dress the Presbytery
The hospitality OF Onancock. and the
charming people OF the Eastern Shore,
have made this one OF the most delightful
meetings the Presbytery ever enjoyed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-27
sTarE NORMIL SCHOOL.
Miss Moneit. of Richmond, Appointed to
the Chair of History.

FARMVILLE. VA, April 26.-Special.-
Fridays meeting Of the trustees OF the
Normal School here elected Miss Edna
V. Moffett a teacher. to succeed MISS
Clara T.. Vickroy. who has taught ms
tory and literature in the school for ave
years, and who resigned on account OF
i'll health. Miss Monett is a resident OF
Richmond. where she has taught Tor
four yreas and comes highly en-
dorsed by the president and faculty at
Vassar, and the leading teachers OF
Richmond. She is u graduate of Hoi-
Inns. and an A. B. OF Vassar.
The plans for a new building, submitted
by Mr.. Higham. of Richmond were adop-
ted by the trustees almost without modi-
fication. 1t is expected that this build
ing will be finished by the 18th OF next
September.
Friday night the annual dinner 70
members Of the board and faculty passed
off very pleasantly. The trustees pres
ent at the meeting We're General VIII
liam b. TaHaferro Hon. John r. Massey
General George j. Hundley, Colonel j.
p Fitzgerald. Judge j. l.. Tredway, Hon.
Robert Turnbull. Mr.. j. $. Ware. Mr..
John Jackson, Mr.. Glennan, and Judge
A. ID. Watkins.
Saturday was spent IN visiting class
rooms and Inspecting the premises.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-27
MIR. CLEvELAND's SPEECH.

The speech which Mr.. Cleveland made
Clubs dinner in New York was notable
utterance that will operate powerfully
in the direction Of raIlying all good citi-
zens OF the United States who believe I'm
law. order. and a just and equitable gov
eminent, into cooperative action for the
future. In spite OF all the abuse that
has been heaped upon him. IN spite OF all
the Misrepresentation that have been
made Of his motives and his actions he
has not lowered his flag by a single
point. lie stands as firmly as any great
mountain peak FOR stability and order in
our finance. and for condemnation of
States government as a distributor of ia
vors TO some citizens at the expense Of
others.
1t IS truly cheering and refreshing to
find this strong man who has come
through the fires unscathed, still haunt-
ing the flag OF law. order and equal rights
in the breeze undismayed by the storms
OF passion and abuse that have ragged
around him. unterrihed by the grim
spectres that recent events have con-
5ured up.
Mr. Cleveland is one 81 the happiest
men Of modern times in being able to
state a principle that is operating imme-
diately upon the conduct OF men In
business and striking way that COM
mands instant attention. and at no time
has ne been more fortunate IN doing this
than he was Saturday when he said:
''The fundamental truth that our free
institutions ofter opportunities 10 all with
in their influence for the advancement
and Improvement OF their condition has
been so far denied that honest accumu-
lation is called a crime and the neces-
sity and habit OF individual effort and
struggle which are the mainsprines Of
sturdy Americanism are described as UNI
Justlhable burdens. while unwholesomc
paternalism is presented I'm handsome
and inviting garb.'
There is what should be the hevnote
OF all Americanism. Our institutions
open the way for all men 20 Improve
titl %oAA+tA'H 70 tue AA4lfel extent OF
their ability. Wealth IL not. as the Pop
uiists and free coinors think a definite
and fixed quantity. Wealth is the re-
sult OF labor. The Populist and free
coiner think that there Is given
amount OF wealth and that some persons
have acquired so much OF Il that there
IL not enough left FOR the rest Of the
people. But this is as gross miscon-
ception as ever took possession Of hui
man beings mind. Tho possibilities of
wealth are boundless and limitless. Two
hundred years ago there was little or no
wealth in this country except what ma
ture had put here ia the way OF our for
ests. our minerals. our streams and the
fertility OF our soil This wealth has
been multiplied indefinitely by the labor