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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-10-13
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There is only one way to cure deafness,
and that is by constitutional remedies
Deafness is caused by an inhamed con-
dition of the mucous lining of the Eus-
tachian tube. When this tube is in
famed, you have a rumbling sound or
imperfect hearing, and when it is en-
tirely closed deafness is the result, and
unless the inflammation can be taken
out, and this tube restored to its nor
NAL condition, hearing will be destroyed
forever. Nine cases out of ten are
caused by catarrh, which is nothing but
an inhamed condition of the mucous
surfaces.
We will give one hundred dollars for
any case of deafness Caused by catarrh)
that can not be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure. Send for circulars, free.
f. j. CHENEY & CO.,
TOLEDO, OHIO.
Sold by druggists; seventy-6ve cents.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-10-13
HOrse-Breeding for the Farmer.

AS might have been expected, it is
now beginning to be seen that there is
likely to be a shortage in the supply of
horses within very few years, and
breeding is again considered. The
present autumn will probably find
many farmers thinking about raising a
colt or two, and under some circum-
stances this may be wise. Yet it is de-
voutly to be hoped that some judgment
and a little common sense will be eX-
ercised, else it were far better not to
undertake it at all. Too frequently it
is not considered sufficiently important
to use only good breeding stock. Any
mare which the farmer may have, no
matter what qualifications she may lack
which are desirable in horse, is con-
sidered good enough to breed from,
trusting to luck and the sire to bring
about satisfactory results.
Moreover, very few farmers select a
sire properly. 1t requires better
knowledge of the fine points of horse
than the average farmer possesses to en-
able him so to select and mate as to Sc
cure really good horse. Horse-breed-
ing is science which has puzzled men
who have made it lifelong study.
How then shall the common farmer
who knows nothing of it, aside from
the fact that Ee will be able to secure a
foal of some kind, expect to succeed in
raising horses of the best type? Not
one farmer in ten knows enough about
it to stand shadow of a chance of sue
ceeding.
There has never been time, even
m Honraooinn in vuh ay
really good horse would not bring at
least price which paid we'll for the
time and expense of raising him. With
out doubt, there is no one who would
not much rather raise this kind of
horses, and aside from few dollars at
first, the cost is no more than for the
veriest scrub; yet the fact is there is
not one colt in fifty, taking the country
through, which would ever command a
fancy price-no, nor one in hundred
either.
1t is we'll nigh useless for the farmer
or the man who does not make the
business a specially to invest in light
harness horses. 1t requires a remark
ably fine animal to command anything
like good price, and the chances are
that one may breed ten without getting
one such. The demand for light horses
is not so good as for heavier ones, and
although success in the latter line is
not certain, still if horse has plenty
of bone and muscle, and will weigh
200 pounds, he will sell better as q
eneral purpose animal than lighter
one.
When we come to matched carriage
teams, as everybody knows, prices are
very satisfactory; yet it requires some
thing more than merely two horses
which look alike to command such
prices. They must be up headed, spir.
tied, active, fearless and kind. They
must travel we'll together and weigh
not less than l, 200 pounds each. Let
any one who thinks it easy for the
farmer to raise such horses look about
him and see how many of the kind he
can find. I will venture to say the
number will not be large. One must
have the right kind of mares TO begin
with. Any old scrub will not answer
the purpose at all. Very few farmers
have mares of the type from which to
breed stylish carriage teams.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-10-13

II is just the same, however. A very
little work with the hoe or the garden
rake when the weeds are peeping
through the ground will make what in
five or six weeks would become a
heavy task mere matter of recreation.
Many who have to do with farms and
gardens have not looked into these
things and do not understand that the
growth of weeds is really blessing in
disguise, as the necessity of their de-
struction involves the frequent stirring
of the soil, and the stirring of the soil
cultivation--(other things being equal)
brings the crops that please and profit.
Exchange.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-10-13

WHAT Hoods arsaparilla has done
for others it will also do for you. Hoods
Sarsaparilla cures all blood disc asses.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-10-13
Destruction OF Weeds.

Some witty newspaper man has writ
ten that the way to get a good stand of
clover and timothy is to set out straw
berry plants and then let them alone.
He does not say this is the best way.
Neither has he said that this is good
way to raise strawberries. But that it
is a very successful way of raising
weeds - for clover and timothy are
weeds in a strawberry bed-not a few
gardens in the country give unmista-
kable evidence.
Most people know the force of the
old adage, "a stitch in time saves
nine -; but to apply this to weeds
seems quite another matter with many.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-10-13

Danish Pudding.-Put two-thirds of
cup of sugar in saucepan, stir con-
stantly on top of hot range until
melted and about the color of maple
syrup. Pour the syrup into small bat
tered molds. Beat three eggs slightly,
add two teaspoonfuls of sugar and one
spoonful of salt and then add slowly a
pint of scalded milk. Fill the molds
and bake in pan of hot water until
the custard is firm. Cool and turn out.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-10-13
Advice to Deer Hunters.
LKm,seros. VT, Oct. 7. 1s9

LEXINGTON, VT, Oct. 7, 1897
Editor of Wdtchman:-Please give this
caution to your readers who know where
Vermont deer range among the beechnuts.
When you have killed your buck do not cut
its throat. Some of your friends may want
its head and neck mounted If you do not.
II you cannot skin the neck and not rip, cut
along the top Of the neck and never under
1t. Cut 1t longer below than on top, when
you separate from the large part OF the skin.
Do not pull out Of the woods before skim
ming, as you are sure to lnjure tho hair.
MD NORTON.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-10-13
RETAIL DEALERS PRICES.
Boston Produce Market.

kY-T The quotations given below represent prices
obtained by receivers phoIesaIe ots (not 1obbns
prieesj otherwise indicated. and Intended
to represent actual sales.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-10-13
Creamery Reports.

NORTH THETFoRD CREAMERY, for
August. Butter made, 1923 pounds;
paid patrons Tor butter, eighteen cents.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-10-05
New Mexico Shepherd Boys.

When going up the valley of the Rio
Granie in New Mexico, my attention
was drawn to the focks of sheep and
goats and their pastores, or shepherd
boys. These little shepherds wore
neither hats nor shoes. Their only gar
ment was q tunio. reaching little be-
low the knee and confined by girdle.
from which depended a small pouch
or scrip. A culver, with bow and ar
rows, hung athwart the shoulders, and
the right hand held q sling. Presently
a stone from the scrip was hurled for
ward toward the right or left to make
the flock swerve to the left or right. 1t
was impossible not to recognize little
"David, the son Of Jesse" and one
might have almost expected to behold
Goliath, the Philistine, coming to defy
the children of Israel.
The portraiture of the scene described
in the book of Samuel was too exact to
be ascribed to accident, and for the first
time it occurred TO me that David bore
a sling, not for the purpose of slaying
bears or lions-or even Philistines-but
to guide and control the flock, and that
these little shepherds of a kindred race,
dwelling in a country not unlike the
pastoral regions of Jud8a, very natural
ly continued to re-enact the scenes de-
scribed in sacred history. = Catholic
World
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-10-05
CURTAIN RAlsERs.

"Bimbo OF Bombay" is the title OF Ed-
gar Smiths travesty on theosophy.
Edgar Davenport and Lionel Barrymore
have been engaged for the production OF
"Cumberland, '61."
The musical comedy which n. Grattan
Donnelly has written for the Hawthorne
sisters will be called "a Title For Three "
Robert Downing, the tragedian, will be
seen during the year in 'Daria Laroque,
a new play based on q novel by Georges
Ohnet
Otis Skinner denies the report that he is
going into vaudeville. He Will open his
regular season in St Louis in Prince
Fritz
Walker whiteside, the tragedian, will
probably include in his repertory an adap-
tation OF Stanley Weyman's romance.
1.-THE Man In Black
B. B. Valentine is tho author of an
adaptation from the French called .'The
Looksmith of Paris, I" which will have a
production in New York.
The coming season will be the last of
"Shore Acres" with its author, James A
Herne, in the leading role. Mr.. Horne
will then produce his new play.
According to the st. Louis Post-Dis-
patch, there we're fully 1000 oolored per-
formers travelling with theatrical ootn-
panies in the United States last season.
Charles Frohman has entered into an
agreement with AL Candy whereby they
will produce musical plays, light operas
and the like The alliance is a good one
NJ. W. Hnnley Will assume tho manage
mept of II. A. Du Souohet, the clever
dramatist, and will soon present his latest
work, entitled my WHO'S Stephusband-
Dr. Monitor of Paris has treated several
singers by static electricity and claims
that the treatment produces very happy
effects on the intensity, pitch and timbre
OF the voice.
A one act play, written by Ralph Adams
Cram, Boston architect, has been accept
ed by T. s. Willard. 1t is an episode OF
Venetian life, dealing with the hopeless
lovo of n priest.
Diego do Vivo is now the oldest living
impresario who has been active mainly In
this country. Max Maretzek was tho dean
of the operatio managers until his death,
a few weeks ago
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-10-05
TIL. Natural Bridge of Today.

The Natural bridge is 215 feet in
height, 100 feet i'll width, with span
of 90 feet Under the arch might be
placed the Washington monument at
Baltimore Cedar creek, the stream
over which it stretches its arch, is clear
as crystal No photograph or painting
can impress the mind with its immen-
sity or grandeur or geometrical proper
tions or the rich coloring or the pic
turesque surroundings. One must feast
his eyes upon the mighty arch to realize
its vastness Under the arch are the
outlines of an American eagle, formed
by moss and lichena Upon one side Is
where George Washington, when a sur
veyor for Lord Fairfax, 100 years ago,
carved his name in the rock The raw
ages of time and exposure TO the eie-
ments have nearly obliterated the name
but some of the letters are quite dls-
tinct. In the years gone by Henry Clay,
Daniel Webster and many proininent
statesmen, before railroads were built
spent days of inconvenient traYei 70
look upon this. one of the wonders OF
the world. Now the iron horse speeds
over its steel roadway. and in a few
hours one can reach this destination
without fatigue-Baltimore Sum
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-10-05
OUTSIDE AND INSIDE WEATHER.


IA ditty for springtime or any other time OF
year.
In the morning when our eyes pop open early.
very early,
And we creep and peep to watch the sun
arise,
If he's hiding and cloudy sky, a-glowering,
grim and surly,
Has no streaming golden beaming for our
eyes,
Why, then, lightly feather
Must our spirits dance together
And our faces must be sunny all day long,
For as fresh as highland heather
We can make the inside weather
When the outside seems to be SO very wrong
But If with the outdoor sunshine all the happy
birds are singing,
And the trees are budding in the glad. warm
light,
And the arbutus Is peeping from its brown
leaves tender keeping.
And the face of day is fresh and sweet and
bright,
Why, then, why not all together
MIKE our faces match the weather.
Fresh and sweet and bright and sunny all
day long?
For fragrant as the heather
Is tho charming outside weather,
And the inside cannot DO so very wrong
Jessie Macmillan Anderson in St. Nicholas
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-10-05
Old Peoplc.

Old people who require medicine to reg
ulate the bowels and kidneys will find the
true remedy in Electric Bitters- This
medicine does not stimulate and contains
no whisky nor other intoXicaut, but acts
as tonic and Alternative. Il acts mildly
on the stomach and bowels, adding
strength and giving tone to the organs.
thereby aiding nature in the peri formance
of the functions. Electric Bittcrs IS an
excellent appetizer and aids digestion
Old People find it just exactly what they
need. Price so cents and SI.oo per bot
tie, at Lights Drug Store.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-10-05
NEW SERIES, VOL. XXXII, NO. 40.
"oh, that's how I always swear. "


"You tell awfuI-untruths."
Yes, that's my form of wickedness. ~
1 heaved sigh of relief that she had
settled the question
But haven't you, Jack-haven' t you
ever fiirted? That's what mean"
thought so.
Good gracious, yesl''
"Since you knew me5 Now. tell me.
I won't be cross; really WON'T"
''But I've known you ever since you
were baby, more or less. You were a
tiresome youngster, Cis, pom my honor
you were.
81 mean since you-you-liked me. 81
ST can't remember when didn't"
"Dear old Jacki Is that really true?"
"True as gospel. little. one"
As matter of fact it was.
"Now I've confessed enough" ! OBJ
served.
mo, you haven't There's something
/ want to know"
twiddled my mustache uneasily.
thought there was.
"Did you firt with Polly Graham
last Christmas?"
1 knew that was coming.
"Oh-er-not exactly"
Nov. JaokP'
ooh, well, nothing to speak of.
''Not ON boxing day?"
''I don't remember"
"When you walked home from skat-
ing with her?"
.You were SO taken up with that fool
Jackson"
"You didn't ask me to skate with
you
"You always had half dozen fell
lows round you"
''I couldn't help it" 1 gnawed my
mustpche and glared.
''Jackl Don't be disagreeable.
wanted you to ask me-"
Here, again, there was an irrelevant
interval
Now about Polly Graham?'' she
coaxed. "Please tell me. won't be
cross. And-and-I do want to know. "
"Perhaps 1 did hirt a little"
"You kissed her?''
"Er-no." It's all very well to talk.
but fellow can't help looking guilty.
"That's not true"
"Oh, we'll, I-er-didn' It want TO. F"
''Nonsensel Why did you do it?''
81 haven't said did -
az know You did. "
"Oh, did, thenp
You are unkind -horrid. I hate
you. won't be engaged to You, and
I'll never speak to you again"
"Why. Cis. you promised.
AZ don't care. -
"But do, very much"
"rm glad-glad-glad. Now you'll
be sorry. And I-don't care. Don't
touch mel I-don' n't-care-a-bit."
To prove her indifference she began
to cry, SO picked her right up in my
arms.
1T was only one, Cis.'
''Is that true?'
Absolutely" OF course it wasn't.
"And you never will again?"
"Never." OF course 1 didn't mean
forfeits or anything of that sort.
"And don't want tor"
''Not Bit
"Then I think-I will be--engaged
to you still-if you want me-"
IF, little Cis!'
Here there was a further irrelevant
interval. after which she actually
laughed.
''I don't want you to be wicked.
really, Jack" +"
mo. DEAR
"And 1 don't mean to talk about it
any more. -
Neither do I.-St. Paul's.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-10-05
ForSaIe.

A Frame Weather boarded House, tin roof,
containing six rooms aud an attic room and
an out kitchen. a fine large stable, corn crib
and carriage house. One acre of land with
apple and peach trees, grape vines and small
fruits; situated in Charles Town. on Leetown
road adjoining ". S. Kennedy's property,
near Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road. Terms
reasonable. Address
JOHN MCKNIGHT,
Mr2'97-tf. Bayside, Queens Co., N. Y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-10-05
George L. Travis,
THE ROSS BARBER

ID RESPECTFULLY announces to his friends
III and the public that has removed to the
room in rear of Watson House Saloon.
Myshop has been Thoroughly Furnished and
Improved, with the Best Patent Spring Chairs,
&C.. is large and roomy. and shall constan tly
have the services of a competent assistant
Pro mptness. neatness and politeness my motto.
April g. 1890.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-10-05
M. SCOTT WELLER,
l4ENERAI AcHINIsT
and
General Repdtrer in Wood, Iron, Steel and
Brass.
Corner of Charles and Liberty Streets,
CHARLEsTowN, W. VA.

CASTS BRASS.
TURNS IRON AND STEEL.
TURNS WOOD AND BRASS.
DOES FIRST-CLASS WORK,
UAS the Latest Improved Turning Lathe
III and will do Turning and Boring of all
kinds. Chasing threads in Nuts and on large
Screws specially. Does a general line of Re
pairing, and Light and Heavy Smithing. Re
pairing Pumps in their various apartments,
Fits Water, Gas and Steam; Files and Sets
oil kinds of Saws, Grinds Axes. Scissors: Shears
and Cutlery of all kinds. Repairs Bicycles;
Repairs Traction and other Engines, and
does general line of Mill Work. Turning and
Smithing workmanship second 10 nome
Boiler Leaks and Tubes Repaired on shortest
Check. Globe and Throttle Valves. Stopcocks,
Steam Pipes, Fittings, Unions, &c, always in
tock. All orders receive prompt attention at
moderate cost.
Patentee of the celebrated Weller Iron Gel
lar Door-the best article of the kind made.
E3- Agent for the sale of the Iron Fencing
Cresting Railing, Stairways, &c. of the cele
brated Rogers Fence Company.
NJ. SCOTT WELLER
February 10, 1897.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-10-05
1t VIII Surprise You.

On receipt of ten cents cash or stamps.
generous simple will be mailed of the most
popular Catarrh and hay Fever Cure (Ely's
cream BaIn) sufficient to demonstrate its
great merit Full slz0 soc.
ELY BROTHERS.
80 Warren ST., New York City.
Ely's Cream Balm has completely cured
me OF catarrh when everything else failed
Many acqnointanees have used IL with excel
lent results.-Alfred w. Stexens Caldwell ..
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-10-05
Blacksmitning.

General Repair Shop at the stand formerly
operated by Mr.. G.. VI. uough, in Charles
Town aud desires to inform the public that he
will do his work well and be always on
hand to execute all jobs entrusted to him.
Horseshoeiug o speciality. Pric reasonable,
and to suit the times. j. E. BROWN.
limo 1907
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-10-05
Dress M aking.

Mrs Virginia souders desires to give notice
that she is prepared to do all kinds of Dress :
Making, at her home on North West street.
Has the latest styles and fashions. Returns
wishing work done to give her call.
Enfn Oft
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-10-05
Ladies' ToiIet ParIors.

MISS MARY II. CoCKRILL will on next
Monday open a Ladies' Toilet Parlor at her
residence, corner of Congress and West
streets. Shampoong done, an d fall line of
Toilet Articles kept in stock. Ladies invited
to call.
Inn
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-10-05

TED-TRUsTwoRTHY AND Ac-
w tive gentlemen OF ladies TO travel for
responsible. established house in West ViT-
ginia Monthly S65. 90 and expenses Position
steady. Reference. Enclose eelf-addreGsed
stamped envelope. The Dominion Company,
Dept. W. Chicago. s7,I.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-10-05

NXTASTED TED-TRUsTwoRTHY AND AC-
w tive gentlemen or ladies 10 travel for
responsible, established house in West Viz
efnia- Monthly S65. 90 and expenses Position
Steady. Reference. Enclose self-addressed
stamped envelope. The Dominion Company.
Dept. ". Chicago 81, 81
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-10-05
Give Me a Bid.

offer my services to the public as an auc-
tioneer. with county and corporation license,
and solicit a share of patronage. Having
had considerable experience, guarantee sat-
Charges reasonable.
CHARLES RISSLER,
JAN ), 1897, Charles Town. w. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-10-05
Music Lessons.

MADAM and MISS BERTHA RUHL win
vi resume their class in Vocal and Instru-
mental Music Sept. End, 1895. at their resi-
dcnce on the corner of Samuel aud Liberty
streets. aud any one wishing Vocal or lnstru-
mental Lessons will save time and money by
taking from them. They will teach Vocal in
class and special and instruments as follows
Piano, Organ, Violin. Guitar and Banjo.
Also Sight Reading, Theory and Harmony
Terms moderate.
Aup 2? 1873.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-10-05
GENERAL REPAIR SHOP.

Repairing Harness of all kinds in durable
and workmanlikc manner. at very low prices.
only have the rim left Bring in your work,
and you will be surprised to see how little il
viii cost for me to put it in good trim for
you. New work made to order in best style.
April 8, '95-tf. l.. A. OSBoURN,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-10-05
THE REST CURE.

This is often the best cure. But many
people cannot afford to rest indefinitely.
Worse still, the very knowledge that they
cannot, seriously interfercs with the best use
of the rest they have. Too often going to the
doctor means that the patient shall stop short,
while cares and duties and expenses continue
Many, therefore, hesitate and delay.
Drs. Starkey & Palen's Compound Oxygen
Treatment presents an easy way out of the
dilemma; it has done SO for more than score
of years and for more than three score thous-
and people. The agent used is the Compound
Oxygen. The method puts it where it will do
the most goed-in the lungs. The treatment
neither interfcres with business nor pleasure.
This simple thing has made multitudes of run
down, ovcr-worked. nervous and sick people
as good as new. For further particulars send
for book of 200 pages, sent free. Home or
Office Treatment, Consultation free.
Rrs. Starkey g. PaIen,
1929 Arch ST., Phuadelphia, Pa.
San Francisco, CAL Toronto, Can.
Dec s, 1s96-ty.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-10-05

Go to DR.. Bishops for cigars. You
can get 3 good cigars sc.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-10-05
No Idle Hours!
Remarkable Increase
in Business.

The secret is easily explained. They use
only the best material, employ the finest " ork-
men, and invariably give their customers VIII at
they ask for, Only ask for free trade and
sailors rights.
Oct. 8, 1894.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-10-05

The proper way to build health IS to
make the blood rich and pure by taking
Hoods SarsaDariila.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-10-05

The Teachers Institute of Morgan
county adopted a resolution declaring
that ''as body of teachers we condemn
the use of achohol and tobacco by the
teachers, and we also condemn the habit
of those male teachers who sit in the
schoolroom with their hair parted in the
middle and their pants in their boot tops"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-10-05

The game laws of West Virginia pro.
hibit the killing of quail for two years.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-10-05

just try a l0c. box of CAsoARETs, the finest
liver aud bowel regulator ever made