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The oasis., 1898-08-20

If you want to rent house, go to Harlow & Gowan.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-02-16
War Prices in 1914.

Mr.. Julian Brewer Of Annapolis, as
executor of his brother, the late ex-
Senator Nicholas Brewer, has fallen
into possession of bill from William
Kitty, debtor, to William Alexander,
under date of 1914. Among the arti-
cles mentioned were pounds of sugar,
price SO; 2 pounds of Hyson tea, S. {;
loaf SUGAR, 37t cents pound; brown
sugar, % Genus a pound; pepper, rs
cents pound; currants, 37a cents a
pound; ra t same an - price; 3 quarts
37t cents pound; % gallons Of vine,
gar, $lO3; half an ounce of mace, so
cents; 3 quarts of whiskey, 81 cents ;
half an ounce of nutmeg, 25 cents; l
ounce of cloves, 49, cents; flask of
sweet oil, 62t cents. The war with
England was the cause of the "war
prices. baltimore American.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-02-16
Presence of Mind Under Water.

A marvellous experience happened
to Matthew Dolan, of Jacksonville,
Ind. Dolan was coming down the
river on tow pushed by the steamer,
"Sim Clark" and in the darkness fell
off. He was vigorous swimmer and
diver, and knew his safety depended
on holding his breath. Before he could
rise, the tow, an eighth of mile long,
was over him, and he, feeling the bot
toms of the boats, knew he must dive.
To come up moment too soon meant
death by the steamers wheel. Feeling
his way until the prov of the boat
struck him, he remained under water
by a superhuman effort, Then he rose
and swan to Six Mile Island, whence
he was rescued by a skiff. He says
that he had no idea of drowning, and
thought of nothing but how to get out
of his predicament.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-02-16
Making Wax Lifelike.

SHOW long does it take to make one
spouse to an inquiry, reports the Boston
Transcript "Well, it depends entirely
upon circumstances. 1t is not me-
chanical operation, the finishing off of
a wax model as true to life as this"
and he pointed to the bust of laugh
ing child, whose rosy neck and bright
eyes were framed by clustering curls.
sTo make these one must have studied
anatomy, as we'll as drawing and model
ing. We begin in the same way as a
sculptor would to make statue. After
the wax has cooled the eyes are put in,
the face is made up,' as theatrical folks
say, and Il o wig is fastened on, and the
wooden body is shaped. We make all
our hands and feet from life, and they
cost about ten dollars. II we have an
order for an entire figure we always
model it from life. The life-size wax
figures of infants are among the finest
things we manufacture. and they add
much to the attractiveness OF show
window, as was illustrated last winter,
when Washington street retail dealer
displayed one during the holiday sea-
son. The head and shoulders, such as
are seen in the milliner's windows, cost
from $40 to S45. The wig makes con-
siderable difference in the price, as we
use the best hair, and it is expensive,
especially the natural blond, which is
scarce The children's heads cost 800
or thereabouts.
"All the finishing off Imaginable
he continued, "would not make figure
stand the test of season behind the
glare of glass unless the wax has a
natural pink tinge. The reason some
of the models look 30 deathly is because
the wax is bad and not properly col
ored, and the flesh tints are put on in
additiOnn
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-02-16
A Princess Longed For a pIayfellow.

There is an article written by James
Cassidy in St. Nicholas on the "Girlhood
Days of England Queen" Mr. Cassidy
says
There were in the life of the princess
days when she longed for companions Of
her own age. Her mother, guessing this
longing was very tender and gentle with
her, and considered often how best to make
up for this lack. Once the duchess, it is
said, thinking to please her daughter,
"sent for noted child performer of the
day called Lyra, that she might amuse
'Drina with some remarkable perform
ances on the harp. On one OCCASION"
writes the biographer, "while the young
musician was playing one Of her favorite
airs, the duchess, perceiving how deeply
her daughters attention was engrossed
with the music, left the room for few
minutes. When she returned, she found
the harp deserted. The heiress Of England
had beguiled the juvenile minstrel from
her instrument by the display Of some Of
her costly toys, and the children were dis
covered, seated side by side on the hearth
rug in "A state of high enjoyment sur
rounded by the princess playthings, from
which she was making the most liberal
selections for the acceptance of poor little
Lyrab
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-02-16

them to write, directly or indirectly or in
an ironical vein, in disparagment OF the et-
forts being made to secure peace or in at
tacks upon autonomy. The manifesto pro-
hibits also the writing OF anything dis
agreeable TO friendly nations" and con-
cludes with declaration that any news
paper failing to comply with these instruc-
tions will be suppressed.
THE Turks, after severe fighting, have &C.
cupied and burned four villages in the Ag-
rapha district in Greece. Eight thousand
Turkish troops were engaged In the CON
flicts. 1t is reported that in the neighbor-
hood OF Palaeokastron the Turks were re-
pulsed. A panic prevails among the inhab-
itants of the neutral zone. The Greek out
posts have been strengthened and the sit
uation is ominous. 1t is probable that the
Cretan question will be dropped until the
evacuation of Thessaly has been secured.
IT is officially reported from Picking,
China, that the idea of loan on either
British or Russian guarantee has been de-
finitely abandoned. The failure OF the Brit
ish negotiations with such favorable terms
seems due to diplomatic bungling, and it is
the opinion that stronger diplomacy is
urgently needed. Russia refuses to declare
her intentions regarding Port Arthur. III
the Russian occupation Is to be permanent
Great Britain ought to occupy Ia LIEN Wan
or some other northern port, or withdraw
altogether from competition with Russia.
The recent note delivered by Minister
Woodford to the Spanish government at
Madrid from Washington related to the
question Of filibustering, and is a strong
showing of what the United States has
done and the amount Of money the govern
ment has spent in stopping filibustering
Minister Woodford cited facts and figures
drawn from the official records Of the de-
partment OF justice and the treasury de-
partment here, showing in detail the pains
taking efforts made by the United States to
stop 6libustering. The statement showed
an aggregate expenditure Of upwards Of
80, 900, 600 by this government in running
down filibusterers, maintaining detectives
equipping vessels and searching parties
1t showed also that the United States has
been more successful in this regard than
Spain, as the detailed statement shows how
large number Of filibusters were appre
hended, parties broken up and prosecution
carried on by the federal authorities, while
the Spanish naval force surrounding the
Island Of Cuba has not succeeded in &C
complishing equal results, the Competitor
party being the only one.
Diphtheria relieved in twenty minutes
Almost miraculous. DIR. Thomas EolectriC
Oil. At any drug store.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-02-16
From Thousands of Sufferers Every.
where PrOclaims FrOst's
WOndrOus Power.
Professional Men and Wo.
men, Doctors, Lawyers,
Actors, Ministers and
II u m BILE Wage
Farmers, All
Tell the Whole World How
They Gained Complete
Health by Using

FROST'S CATARRH CURE will cure any
form of catarrh, Doc Use Frost's Balsam
Spray in connection, SOC.
FROST'S COUGH CURE cures acute or
chronic cough, hoarseness, etc, Doc.
FROSTS DYSPEPSIA CURE works won
ders, gives you a new stomach; cures indiges-
ton, loss of appetite, dizziness etc, 25c.
FROST'S FEVER CURE should be at hand
at all hours. At first approach of fevers, es-
pecially in children, avoid danger by its
prompt use, Doc. e -
= FROST'S HEADACHE CURE does not in
terfere with the hearts action. Cures sick
and nervous headaches, headaches from the
use of liquors and chronic headaches Doc. e
Z FROST'S LIVER CURE banishes sallow
complexion, iaundice and liver complaints
generally, Doc.
FROST'S KIDNEY CURE cures where all
other systems have failed, Doc.
FROST'S NERVOUS DEBILITY CURE
quickly Gains the nervous system and braces
up the patient no nerve tonic equals it, 25c.
: FROST'S NO-LA-GRIPPE cures colds and
grip and prevents pneumonia. AT this time of
the year your life may depend on having it
handy, Doc.
: FROST'S RHEUMATISM CURE is cele-
brated the world over. 1t is the miracle
worker" and has astonished thousands, Zoe.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-02-16
A VERY STRONG HINT.
He Took 1t and Likewise the Fast Freight
Train.


Sam Wood, whose name is written all
over the state of Kansas, was one Of the
brightest lawyers and best newspaper men
In the state. He made and wasted several
fortunes before an effort to change a coun-
ty seat ended in n gun fight which cost
him his life. Not overscrupulous, he still
had his good traits, and he has almost as
many friends as enemies even now.
One time Sam Wood went out to a new
county seat and opened IA law Office. Pres
emily he found flaw in the title by which
about half the town site had teen convey
ed to the present holders, and he picked up
the link and served notice he would give
quitclaim deeds to every lot if the people
in possession would pay him. If not, he
gave notice he would begin suits In eject
ment
They were wild. They were awfully
frightened. They held meeting and ap-
pointed committee. The committee look
ed into the matter and then went to Sam
Wood with their reply.
"We have searched the records, Mr..
Wood" said the chairman Of the commit
tee, "and we find you are right. II you
insist on trying these cases, all these peo-
pie must be thrown out Of their homes.
What sound is that, Mr.. Committeeman
at Is the fast freight from the west, "
was the reply.
"Yes, it is the fast freight from the
west" repeated the chairman. "It will
stop at the tank for water. You have just
time, Mr.. Wood, to catch that train, and
wouldn't take a return ticket IL l were
you" And he began to unwind rope he
had looped up under his ulster.
"But through freights don't carry pas
sengers," said Sam Wood, fully grasping
the situation and looking swiftly over the
utterly hopeless situation.
"This freight will carry passenger, y
said the chairman of the committee calm
| ly.
"Put the end of this rope over that avn
ing pole, Mr.. Committeeman. 1t will
carry passenger, and he can go as live OIL
dead freight, just as ho likes. We have
Just time'-
But Sam Wood was in the middle o.
the street and half block away, running
for dear life. He caught the freight at thu
water tank and he never returned.-Chi
| CapO Post.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-02-16
The Federal Constitution.

Our constitution has been amply shown
by numerous modern commentators to be
In its substance rs much the embodiment
of actual experience as is the English con-
stitution itself. We suffer, indeed, from
an embarrassment of riches in sources of
practice, American English or Dutch, for
its various formal provisions, and yet,
while the substance and matter of the
fed eral constitution may be old, there is
enough in it that was new in form at the
time of it's construction TO distract atten
ton from more familiar features. For ex-
ample, popular thought could not take in
without difficulty the idea of political
society made up of states that were indie
pendent and at the same time under CEN
trail control, nor could it understand a
central control except under the old form
king and standing army.
Furthermore, the circumstances attend
ing the forming and adoption of the con-
stitution were such as to make it appear a
new construction. The meeting of a body
of men representing a nation, with the
deliberate intention of framing funda-
mental law covering the entire field of
government, was new event in political
experience. Although much might BIO said
In the convention about English practice
and the English constitution, the fact of
choice, of freedom to adopt or reject made
even the following of custom in some sort
an act Of voluntary creation. This aspect
of the conventions work, at any rate, was
the aspect that impressed the imagination
Of the time most forcibly and has contin-
ued to impress the imagination of succeed
ing generations until within very recent
years.-Kate Holiday Claghorn in Allan
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-02-16
Foreign.

THE Corean government having adopted
resolution that no railway concessions
shall be granted to foreigners, the Japanese
minister at Seoul will demand that the con-
tract for the construction OF the Seoul Fusan
railway by the Japanese under an agree
ment made in August, 1884, shall be signed
without delay.
BLooDsHED followed the killing of Barrios
in Guatemala. General Marroquin attempt
ed to seize the government in behalf OF Mo
rales and attacked the palace barracks
The assault was vigorously resisted and
Marroquin and some others were killed.
The attacking force. consisting OF 200 men,
fed from the city. General Toledo. secre-
tary Of war, has ordered the artillery to
pursue the fleeing revolutionists.
GENERAL PANDo met the editors OF the
local newspapers at Havana last Wednes-
day and issued instructions prohibiting
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-02-16
AN ARABIAN NIGHT.

song is done; lay down thy
Lutte,
Dark face, yet rapture1 from tho musics
close.
The lamp swings languidly-the soft light
CLOVIS
Too near to mine. Warm fragrances OF fruit,
Odors OF musk and iessaimne and rose
Float family past us some late reveler goes
Homeward with faroff sound OF fife and flute
The curtains drop their deep embroidery
Behind thee, and the ieweled goblets CLEAN ;
lhy hungry, yearning eyes are fixed on mine
AS in the mazes of wild love dream.
Slowly, by some magnetic law divine,
We tremble toward each other silently.
M. G. ellington.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-02-16
Domestic.

SECRETARY BLISS has returned to the
Senate with his unqualified disapproval
the bill to settle on segregated lands of
about twenty-one miles in area the Indians
now occupying Annette Island, in Alaska
and opening the remainder to settlement
The secretary says he is convinced that the
Indians should be permitted to remain in
undisputed possession Of their reservation
and that no part should be opened to the
public.
A BEET sugar company with a capital
stock of 100000 was incorporated at AL
bany, n. Y, last week 1t will make and
refine beet sugar Investigations have been
made since the government stated its pur-
pose OF aiding beet sugar producers, which
have shown that sugar beets can be sue
cessfully and profitably raised in many
parts of the state. The sugar making pays
profit and the refuse of the beets valu-
able cattle food
THE Senate committee on foreign rela-
tions decided to make an adverse report
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-02-16
Fertility of Eggs.

One of the worst puzzles of the season
for the poultry enthusiast is that pertain
Ing to properly fertilized eggs for hatch
Ing If the fowls have free range, with
access to the open ground and green stuff,
the eggs will be all right If the hens are
running with good cock. But in con
fnement there are "A dozen points to be
looked after. Grit, she'll charcoal, etc. ,
are always necessity to the general health
when hens are confined and thus of course,
always affect the question of fertility. 1t
will not do to be without them. Still less
will 1t do to be without a good supply of
green food. There is one supply, however,
which many contend is better left out dur
ing the breeding season-meat.-Am
Gardening
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-02-16

"Shall we shoot or hang him?" asked
the vigilantes. The ,nethodical man of
business paused to think. "Let us not
be hasty," he said, "for hurry begets
criminal waste and extravaganza. The
first thing to do is to learn the price of
rope, and compare it with the price
of ammunition. "-Philadelphia North
American.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-02-16

"What pretty Illuminated cards." ex-
claimed one woman. "That one with
the motto, Honesty is the best policy
is especially nice" "Yes," replied the
other. ~ brought them from Europe,
and the best of it is, got them through
with lot of other things without pay
ing a cent of duty."-Washington Star.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-02-16
Across the Ocean.

For single passage to America a Gu
nard liner, with 547 cabin passengers and
crew of 2S7, carries II, $50 pounds
fresh beef, 700 pounds corned beef, $500
pounds mutton, $50 pounds lamb, $50
pounds veal $50 pounds pork, 1000 pounds
fresh fish, 600 fowls, 800 chickens, 100
ducks, 90 geese, so turkeys, 200 brace
grouse, 10 tons potatoes, 80 hampers
vegetables, 22O quarts ice cream, 1000
quarts milk and IL 800 eggs.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-02-16

A PLEASANT DUTY when / know any
thing worthy of recommendation / consider
it my duty to tell IT,, says Rev James Mer-
dock OF Harrisburg, Pa. CDR. Agnew's Ca
tarrhal Powder has cured me OF catarrh of
Ave years standing. 1t is certainly magical
in its effect. The first application benefte
me in five minutes. / would not be with
out 1t in the house."-66. Sold by W. Il.
Terrill & Co. and Collins Blakley.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-02-16

Mrs. Fogg-"One can never tell what
to believe. Mrs. Jones says the Wimp.
ers fight like cats and dogs, and Mrs.
Brown says they are the hAppiest couple
in town." Fogg-"r don't see as there
need be any inconsistency in the two
stories. Some people are never happy
unless they are quarreling." boston
Transcript.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-02-16

Old Foggs-"In this natural history,
Thomas, it states that thrush feeds its
young no fewer than two hundred and
six times day. What have you to say
to that?" Thomss-" Wish l was a
young thrush. "-Standard.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-02-16

Mrs. Goodenough-"Now, Johnnie,
won't you sit down and tell me why
your papa whipped you?' Johnnie
mo, man; I'd rather stand and say
nothin'.-Judge.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-02-16

Nobody seems to care much whether
he kisses the bride at silver wedding
or not.-West Union Gazette.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-02-16

Do you know don't think much of
Mawson. You don't have to. You
can size Mawson up in two seconds.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-02-16
New York Fashions.
SPRING SHIRT VISITS: aINeHAMs: RE-
vIvAL OF THE CREPoN WEAVE:
GRENADINES: SILKS: SPRING
MIIITNEpv

pEhlNt SHlhT Wrists. 6IN0HAMS. RE-
vIvAL OF THE CREPoN WEAVE:
GRENADINES: SILKS: SPRING
MILLINERY.
Shirt waists sound the first note of
spring-differing sufficiently from those
of last year to bring much business to
manufacturers or dressmakers, and dis
appointment regarding the 'left-over"
favorites of last summer. The radical
changes are 10 yokes, fronts and size of
sleeves; the latter being much smaller
with round cuff; in short exactly SINH
lar to a gentleman's shirt sleeve.
Square or pointed Jokes are in equal
favor in cambria, pique or gingham but
do not extend to the front, and may be
cut in one piece, or have a bias seam at
the center of the back. Loose fronts
are 80 far universal, and fy-fronts with
clusters of diagonal tucks produce
pretty effect in plaided materials, or
three independent, graduated bias folds
may be set on at the back, from shoul.
der to- waist.
TUFTED aINGHAMs
(Which if in wool, would be called bou.
Gle fabrics) are now favored material
for shirt waists, showing three or four
colors, and in every imaginable combi-
nations of plaids or stripes; often
varied by white silk stripes ON both
dark or pale-hued plaided grounds.
This fabric is thirty-two inches wide
and thirty.five cents per yard. Silk
dotted or plain pique are also promi-
nent for shirt waists--and being some
what thick is no disadvantage, as it is a
protection against sudden changes of
weather, and keeps clean longer.
Lappets are prettier than ever, in
| contrasting hues or in two shades OF
the same color, wide, fancy diagonal
stripes affording more opportunity for
display than when zig-zag work is par
TALLY concealed beneath floral designs,
and by carefully laundering them with
a pure soap like the Ivory, the colors
will hold as long as the material lasts.
AMONG SPRING AND SUMMER
dress materials, the revival of crepons
and puckered satin stripes is pleasing
news to those who have such fabrics
on hand; and high.class plsids also oc.
cupy a foremost position, either as
waists or skirts, but no plaided cos
| tahOo thlOuShooe VIA w oOOh' l. vi
the stylish tailor suit, "two tone" GOV
ert cloths enjoy almost monopoly
somewhat invaded, however, by pir
head checks, which have the advantage
of being more serviceable. Popllns o.
every kind are in strong demand, anC
silk and wool novelties exist by th'
thousand, usually in delicate designs o.
in bayadere effects, which will undoubt
eddy be the reigning fancy of the sea
son in every class of goods admittin!
of their introduction.
THE CREPoN WEAVE is PROMINENT
likewise in black or colored grenadines
which is the leading thin fabric TO-
summer use; and this seasons styles
include every variety, from the plair
iron-frame grenadine to the beautiful
ribbon-striped, plaided or bayadert
grenadine, in every stylish evening
hue, in combination of color, or il
black; large black lace like leaves or
plain grenadine being particularly at
tractive this season.
FOULARD SILKS.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-02-16
Those Dreadful Sores
They Continued to Spread In Spite
OF Treatment but Now They are
Healed A Wonderful Work.

"For many years l have been a great
sufferer with varicose veins on one of my
limbs. My foot and limb became dread
fully swollen. When l stood up could
feel the blood rushing down the veins of
this limb. One day accidentally hit my
foot against some object and sore broke
out which continued to spread and was
exceedingly painful. l concluded l
needed blood purifier and l began taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla. In a short time
those dreadful sores which had caused
me so much suffering, began to heal.
kept on faithfully with Hoods Sarsapa-
rills, and in short time my limb was
completely healed and the sores gave me
no more pain. l cannot be too thankful
for the wonderful work Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla, has done for me-" MRS. A. e.
gibson, Hartland, Vermont.