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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-05-25
Watering vs.. Cultivating.

Prof. L. II. Bailey, in one of his in
struction sheets intended for use in the
common schools, has this to say about
watering garden: 81 wonder if you
have watering pot? If you have, put
it where you cannot find it, for we are
going to water this garden with rake.
We want you to learn, in this little gar
den, the first great lesson in farming
how to save the water in the soil. If
you learn that much this summer you
will know more than many old farmers
do. You know that the soil is moist in
the spring when you plant the seeds.
Where does this moisture 60 TO? 1t
dries up-goes off into the air. five
could cover up the soil with something
we would prevent the moisture from
drying up. Let US cover it with thin
layer of loose, dry earth. We will make
this covering by raking the bed every
few day-once q week anyway, and
oftener than that if the top of the soil
becomes hard and crusty, as it does af-
ter rain. Instead of pouring water
on the bed, therefore, we will keep the
moisture in the bed. II, however, the
soil become dry in spite OF you, that the
plants do not thrive, then water the
bed. Do not sprinkle il, but water it.
Wet it clear through at evening. Then
in the morning, when the surface be-
gins to get dry, begin the raking again
to keep the water from getting away.
Sprinkling the plants every day or two
is one of the surest ways to spoil them.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-05-25

hit upon an even 81 900 with which to
pay taxes, interest and support the fam
lily. To this should be added the in
come from the two COWS and the poul-
try and pigs.
81 speak with some confidence in the
above statement from the fact that |
have farm nine miles from home that
| conduct as sheep farm pure and
simple, and know what it costs. get
much better prices for my sheep, how
ever, than those above. l make my
wethers yield me about S13 each dress
ed. For fourteen years my average
was about S15. Sometime l will tell
you what master in the art of feeding
wethers could do on the same place,
and not keep breeding flock at all,
but each year buy wether lambs and
keep them until they are from twenty
two to twenty-four months DID,"
B. Walker McKeen of Maine thinks
that with fair knowledge of sheep,
800 to 500 breeding ewes of the Down
breeds could be successfully kept on
two hill farms, the growing of lambs
and mutton to be the principal indus
try, with the wool as a part of the in
come. "In order to make this bust
ness a success, however, a person
would have to devote his entire time
to it, and make the farm as self support
ing as possible by the growing of such
feeds as are adapted to sheep. In this
connection l may say that corn has
been found an ad nirsble substitute for
roots for winter feed, when grown to a
fair maturity and placed in the silo.
An abundance of feeds of this nature,
with some of the heterogeneous grains
which may be purchased quite cheaply
in our markets, will form a well bal
anced ration which may be obtained
without undue expenses"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-05-25
Sheep on Hill Farms.

There are numerous tracts OF rough
land all over the country which are
valueless for cultivation. The most
profitable use for such land is the rails
ing of sheep. 1t can be purchased or
rented very cheaply and with a fair
knowledge of the sheep industry pay
ing profit can be realized. L. B. Har-
ris Of Vermont, most successful
breeder of ShrOpshires, says: "In my
locality farm that will carry 200 ewes
can be rented for 5000 in cash. l mean
mountain farm. The owner Of the
flock could do all the work with say $50
for help in haying and in the Oat har-
vest. If the fences are good, and he
must look out for that, he can do the
work himself with the exception of the
$50, and raise two acres of rutabagas,
five acres of oats and five acres of rape.
This would keep pair of horses, two
cows and the sheep.
"The 200 ewes should clip 400
pounds of wool, which would bring to-
day $500. If he does his duty by his
sheep, he should have 200 lambs to sell
and leave twenty of his best eve lambs
in the flock. If he raises his FIVE acres
of rape and takes care of the lambs he
will get IS each for them, the first of
November, which would amount to
$1,000. Allowing for losses, which
should not exceed ten ewes, he would
have ten ewes to sell fat, at So each,
or $50. Now We have 81 1850 income
from the sheep. His outgo would be:
Rent, 1925; wages, 90, tools and repairs
on tools, S75; seeds, S25; repairs on
buildings to make them comfortable
for lambing first year, $75; total, $3.50.
Now without looking ahead to see
where my figures would land, have
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-05-25
Live Stock Market.

BEEF CATTLE.-Prices continued fairly
steady Notwithstanding o somewhat slow
demand.
VEAL CALvEs.-Supply lighter than last
week, but prices have not improved, and
sc. appeared to be the top with exceptions.
Mich Cows.-Demand could be improv-
ed, but few changed hands on Tuesday
upon arrival Of trains; sales at sos to IS per
head.
Prices Of market beef: A few choice, 5000
TO $50; extra, S5.25 to $50; first quality,
S475 to 500; second quality, 81 to 40;
third quality, $500 to $50.
SHEEP AND LAMBs.-From the West sup
plies are coming in more freely than from.
other quarters. Values show very little
change. We quote: In lots, So to 8 each (;
extra, 1925 to 3, or from q to &c. per Id;
lambs, 4! to b4c; veal calves, 3 to 64c.
Prices of store cattle: Working oxen per
pair, $50 to 1870; farrow cows, S12 to %;
fancy cows, $50 to 60; milch cows and
calves, $50 to As; yearlings, IS to IS; two
year-olds, S14 to 25; three-y ear-olds $40 to
80; Western fat swine live, At to 4ic; North
ern dressed hogs, 5ac per ID.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-05-25
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 inflamed 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 inflamed 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.
HALLS Family Pills are the beet.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-05-25
PATIENCE.
The Most Patient People Must Show
Annoyance at Times.

Nothing will spoil good disposition,
Nothing will let patience,
Like any itching of the skin.
There are many such complaints,
Piles, Eczema, Salt Rheum.
Many of them make your days mis-
cradle,
Keep you awake at night,
Doan's Ointment will cure them all,
Will cure any itchness of the skin.
Doan's Ointment is endorsed right
here in Montpelier.
Read the following:
Mrs. M. E. Darling OF No. 80 Elm
street, whose husband is in the employ
of the city, says: I" / saw DoaD's ONT
ment advertised, and so highly recon-
mended that l was induced to go to
Lester H. Greene's drug store and get
a box, and 1 found it just as recon-
mended. 1t has given me great relief
and 1 have no hesitancy in recommend
ing Doan's Ointment to others for l
know it will do all that it is claimed to
do. l intend always to keep it on
hand"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-05-25

BUCKLEN's ARNICA SALvE.-The
best salve in the world for cuts, bruises,
sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores,
letter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns
and all skin eruptions, and positively
cures piles, or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded. Price twenty-five
cents per box. For sale by G. Blakely,
Montpelier, VT.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-05-25

The wise and successful farmer who
is ever posted upon these changes, rap.
idly taking place from time to time,
formulates his plans accordingly.
With the increased demand for wool
and mutton, and the rapid defamation
of focks, there could arise but one re-
sult-higher-priced wool and mutton.
The same has taken place in cattle, and
like results will follow in the horse
market.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-05-25

Where poultry eat about the same
food as cows or hogs, their manure is
valuable only because it contains less
water and refuse, while the liquids and
solids are passed together. OF course,
the manure is worth much less when
full of feathers and trash.-Rural New
Yorker.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-05-25

Doan's Ointment is for sale by all
dealers. Price 30 cents, or mailed by
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y,
sole agents for the United States.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-05-25
RETAIL DEALERS PRICES.
Boston Produce Market.

XII The quotations given below represent prices
obtained Dy receivers lots mot ,oobins
prieesJ otherwise indicated. aud are intended
to represent actual sales.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-05-25

Only one remedy in the world that will
at once stop itchiness Of the skin in any
part Of the body Doan's Ointment. At any
drug store, 90 cents.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-05-25

THE need of good spring medicine
is almost universal, and Hoods Sarsa-
parilla exactly meets this need. Be
sure to get Hoods.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-05-25

One Minute Cough Cure, cures
Thst 10 what 10 was made for.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-05-25

RUBBER STAMPS made to order by the
Vermont Watchman Company
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-05-25
Will Cost You Nothing.

Mention the paper in which you see this
advertisement.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-22
Dozens Reported Killed and Wounded
----Seven Bodies Recovered.
Train Standing in Station Rear Cars
Run Into by an Express.

Meanwhile he had whistled for brakes
and used every effort to stop his train.
Every one of the killed and injured was
on the Mansfield train, and the only ex-
PLANTATION Of the fact that the number OF
fatalities is not larger is that the passen-
gers were all on the forward end OF the
car in the act Of alighting. There were
about 30 people in the last car. and most
of them at the time Of the accident were
either upon the front platform or stand
ing by the door.
Mary Fitzpatrick, 10 years Of age, was
taken from the wreck alive but uncon-
scious and died just as the special train
bearing the injured started for Boston.
Twenty-Five of the injured were taken ON
this train and four others whose names
they refuse to disclose remained in
Sharon.
The scene about the little station at
Sharon was terrible esone. A large corps
OF surgeons and two undertaksrs- arrived
soon after the accident and immediately
set to work to relieve the suffering and
care for the bodies OF the de1d.
There were very few lights about that
portion of the track where the accident
occurred. and the surgeons We're COM
PEELED to do their work In almost total
darkness.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-22
suReLAa klLEo.


Boston, Aug 21.-Frederick Weeks, a
special officer on the premises Of DIR.
Stedman on South street, Brookline.
shot and instantly killed John O'Sulli-
van about 10 o'clock last night.
O'Sullivan was discovered In tho
stable by Weeks and was calied ON to
surrender. O'Sullivan showed fight
and hand to hand encounter ensued
in which O'Sullivan. with the aid Of q
knife was getting the better o. Weeks,
when the latter drew his revolver and
called on O'Sullivan to give up. O'Sul-
livan refused. Weeks fred one shot
causing instant death.
The employment Of an offlcer was
due to thievlng which had been occur
ring for number OF nights.
O'Sullivan was about 30 years old
and lived with mis- parents a short
distance from the Steadman residence.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-22
SLOWLY DYING.
Horrible Condition Of Spanish
Prisoners in Cuba.
Most Of Them in Far Worse State
Than Our Men.
The Treepships Nay Rival the 0ldtime Horrors
Of the Slavers.

Correspondence OF The Associated Press)
Santiago de Cuba. Aug. 9-Since the
surrender of Santiago the thing upper
most in our minds has been the health
and condition of the brave American
soldiers. who fought and We're victor
ious. In consequence of protest from
commanding officers. the orders from
Washington as to the disposition of the
army We're changed and our troops
are daily embarking for the health CIV
ing breezes of the North.
Today the first of our Spanish pris-
oners were put on board transport
ships to take them home. AS the
spaniards passed through the city on
the way to the docks we saw sights
that brought tears to the eyes Of men
who are not readily moved to tears.
Down on the docks. in a narrow strip
of shade from 4 warehouse, same
some 200 Spanish soldiers waiting or
ders to move on the lighter which
would convey them to the much talked
of Spanish hospital ship Alicante.
These men were thin and of a sickly
pallor, hollow checked, weak and thin.
I'VE are the well men who have
brought the sick into town on litters," "
they explained.
Down on the wharf, being loaded on
the steam lighter Bessie were long
lines of stretchers, each with its pitt
full burden faces that looked like death
heads. every line Of the skull marked
on the yellow skin. protruding teeth
over which lips would not close.
. One man grasped in a claw that
had crushed them pieces of American
hardtack. Others had food under their
scant coverings. Their weight was as
nothing. yet four well man staggere
under the burden of the stretcheer.
Down the city streets came other
professions Of stretchers. Vanquished
and sick, weak, pitifui. moaning,
staggering, they drifted into town all
day long. When the city surrendered
the prospective return to Spain
CONTINUED ON page a.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-22

New York, Aug. 21.-On board the
New York-It was a great day. Ad-
miral Sampson was awakened early
to read the dispatches brought by the
navy yard tug. He was rather sur
prised to learn that he was to take the
fleet to Grants tomb for review, but
orders were Immediately issued for
dress uniform.
Shortly after z o'clock few small
craft gathered around and their occu-
pants cheered. Then papers came
aboard and for the first time in many
months naval officers found themselves
reading 'today's papers"
Slowly the New York threaded her
way toward the quarantine station.
followed by the fleets. From Forts
Wadsworth and Hamiltonguns doomed
out the salutes. AS the view of the
| harbor became plain it began to dawn
upon the officers and men that the
celebration of their homecoming was
to be no ordinary affair.
DR.. Doty came alongside and Fleet
Surgeon Crevett told him there were
no cases of infectious disease in the
fleet. DR.. Doty at once granted pratt
que for all the ships.
On the quarter deck the band had
been drawn up, the marinees in full
dress. 1t was nearly $50 O'Clock be-
fore the cabinet officers came aboard.
Admiral Sampson stood bareheaded at
the gangway to receive them. Secre-
tary Gage, the first on deck, grasped
the admirars hand, and said:
I'm the unavoidable absence of Pres
sident Mckinley 1 I.express to you the
congratulations of the country for the.
splendid work done by you and your
fleet"
Messrs. Bliss, Griggs, Wilson and the
rest of the cabinet party also expressed
this sentiment. The jacNes, all in the
cleanest of white jumpers. had gather
ed on the superstructure overlooking
the quarter deck.
On board the tug Mutual was Mrs.
Sampson, her three daughters and the
admiraPs little son. The admiral,
leaning over the rail, waved his hand
fondly at his wife and family.
So much screeching from whistles
was going on that it was impossible
to talk to them, and the admiral de-
MED himself the pleasure Of having his
family aboard the New York. because
he did not think it would be the right
thing to do until all his work was done.
The New York lay motioniess off
Tompkinsville waiting for Mayor Van
Wyck. Tugs gathered and the waters
of the harbor grew thick with craft.
AS they passed the New York they
yelled wildly for Sampson. and when
they caught glimpse of him. they
cheered themselves hoarse.
Throughout the entire parade this
prevailed, crowded steamers creening
towOrd the side on which was the New
York.
Shortly after o'clock Mayor Van
Wyck and his party arrived and the
CONTINUED on page ~
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-22
MANILA'S FALL.
Latest Reports Show Resis-
tance Was Merely Nominal.
Our Loss, as Killed; 100 Wounded---
Spanish, 200 Killed; 400 Wounded.
insurgents Causing Much Trouble Insist on
Having Their Own Way.

Hong Kong, Aug. 21.-Oficers Of the
steamer China from Manila, which ar
rived here, reports that it was evident
that the resistance of the Spaniards.
when Manila was attacked by the
Americans We're merely nominal and
was made solely to maintain the honor
of Spain. The officers talked with, ex-
press belief that the escape of Gov.
General Augustin was prearranged and
was we'll understood by Admiral
Dewey.
A dispatch from Manila, dated Aug.
IS, says the total number Of killed on
the American side during the attack
upon and capture gf Manila was As and
wounded about ilo0g'The Spanish losses
were 200 killed and 400 wounded.
The fire fof the Americans did prac-
ticaliyeno damage to the otown cor to
the non -cOmbatlnts. the Americans
had considerable difficulty in keeping
the insurgents out of the city, only
admitting those who were without
weapons. Five insurgents were shot
while looting.
An insurgent officer became involved
in a quarrel with Spaniard, during
which the Spaniard fired upon the in
surgent, inflicting wounds in the lat
ter's leg. The Spaniard was arrested
and was imprisoned.
Gen. Merritt has issued proclama-
ton decreeing that the provisional
government and the local authorities
shall retain their offices and that
everything shall remain unchanged for
the present except SO far as supreme
jurisdiction is concerned. The prOcla-
nation further declares that any ma
'tlve who resists the present authori-
ties shall be treated as law breaker.
Gen. Jaudenes, in the course of an
interview with the representatives of
The Associated Press. said he knew
the fight was a hopeless one, but that
he intended to resist the Americans in
the name of honor and he was per-
suaded to surrender for the sake Of the
non-combatants. He eulogized the
Americans for the humanity they have
shown.
The last official act of Gen. Jaudenes
was to fine a journalist for speaking
the truth. The general required the
correspondent to state that he had
Loyalty done his best for the country.
He had thrice been punished, had
fought bravely as a volunteer, had
been captured and released, and, fur
ther, was ready to fight again, but
was utterly disgusted with gov
ernment and a nation which tolerates
and welcomes the Americans"
Serious trouble Is threatened by the
insurgents because they were prevent
ed from having their own way. They
assert that they are able to render the
islands untenable for any body.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-22
INJURED 1AkEn 10 sosIon.
Immense Crowd Galhsss 10 - ~ vlctsns
Of the Disaster.

Boston. Aug. H.-Fifteen ambulances
awaited the arrival Of the special train
on the Providence division of the New
York. New Haven & Hartford Railroad.
which brought the persons injured In the
railroad wreck at Sharon.
A crowd of fully 5000 persons had as
sembled at the station to await the train,
and force of so policemen was sent to
keep them from crowdlng down the
tracks. A force Of 30 hospital attendants
and number of surgeons also awaited
the coming of the train.
Quite number Of the patients were
taken in charge. but the greater number
we're taken to their homes.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-22
GRAND PEACE Ius,le:
Ts b ~ Fsaisls q esaad Army Esesne.
msat q claeleaaai.

Cincinnati. Aug. 2l.-One Of the un-.
usual features for the 62nd national
encampment G. A. Rim this city, Sept.
s to 10. will be war concert 10 be
given on the first three nights OF en-
campment week at Music Hall. Three
prominent local choral organization
will participate. The chorus Will BE-
supported by Webeys Military Band
Of SO pieces. It ii now settled that
Commander-in-C Chief Gohln, who 10 the
commander Of Camp Algef. vim ba
here on leave of hhsence during the
encampment week. President 1lclIin-
ley with members OF his cabinet ana
distinguished ofiicers fof the army ahd
navy are expected for the peace jubi-
lee -
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-22
Washinatea Ferecass.
weather Conditions aad General Fssscas..

weather Conditions Ano General FosecAst.
Washington, Aug. N.-The high tenn
perature between the Rocky Noun
tains and the Missouri river has con-
tinued, today Rapid City and Omaha
reporting 100 degrees; North Platte 80
degrees; st. Louis and Pueblo 96 de-
grees; Huron. Denver. Dodge City and
Little Rock ~ degrees. This hot wave
has been broken in Montana by a de-
cided fall in temperature, Helena re-
porting 26 degrees fan in "a hours.
Rain and thunder storms have Oc-
CURED in the south Atlantic and Gulf
states. The temperature has risen in
the Ohio and middle Mississippi VAL
leys, the lower Lake regions and mid
die and north Atlantic states.
A fall in temperature may be ex-
pected in the middle and upper Miss
Ouri valleys and middle and upper
Rocky Mountain region. The tempera-
ture will rite slowly In the middle and
North Atlantic states and the. Ohio
valley and the heated term will con-
tinue. Tuesday, In those region4.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-22
No Trace Of shs Lost Poa,eon.

Lunenburg, NJ S., Aug. 2O.-Boston
tug, Argus arrived. today for orders.
She is searching for the lost pontoon
but was unable to find any trace of
it. The captain intends searching for
it in the direction of Sambro.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-22
HOME Faom SANTIAGO.
Five Hundred Soldiers Arrive on Transports
Sunday, at New York.

New York, Aug. 21.-The United
States transport Matteawan, Capt.
Leads, arrived. today. from Montauk
point. where she landed 500 soldiers
from Santiago. They were a portion
of the 1st United States Cavalry and
two batteries of the 4th artillery.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-22
Crimp Crust Bread
No Flies. No Dust.
F. N. Hayes { Son.
FAIR AND WARM.
july@.e

Boston, Aug. 21.-Forecast: Fair:
continued warm; southwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-22
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to be the best ten cent cigar in the
market. Its high grade commands the
attention of all smokers.
Your dealer keeps it, VINE ROCK,
the king of all five cent cigars.
The clear Havana filled C. c. A.
Ponies are for sale everywhere.
cisarmakers cooperative Asso., .,Bost on, Mass
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-08-27
United States Coal.

About three hundred tons of coal is
piled up on Oceanic wharf awaiting the
arrival of the troopship Arizona-or
Scandia-''frst come, first served. :"
The GOLFERS Euterpe, Sea King, c. F.
Sargent and Vincent are all discharg-
ing coal for the United States Govern
ment There is something over 5000
tons from these vessels and there is
quite a pile now near the old fish
market and mauka of T. H. Davies &
Co.'S warehouse is another lot in the
Open These are in addition to the
coal piled in the u. S. coal shed across
from the public market. About half OF
the coal now discharging is for the
transports and charged to the U. S.
army. The coal for the navy is con-
tanned in the Government sheds and is
only used for replenishing the men
o'-war's bunkers.