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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-12-21
SUMMA OF NEWS.
Vermont.

PENSIONS have recently been granted to
the following Vermonters: Increase, Frank
NJ. Davis, Springfield, So to S12; Myron w 4,
Utley, Manchester Depot, $l4 to S17; Wild
am Hudson, Middlesex, $12 to SIT; James
Wilder, Wakefield SIG to S24. Original,
win @. Jewell deceased, Barton, $12. Re-
issued, Napoleon Monty, Montpelier,
S14 Original, widows, etc, Lois ID. Buck,
Brookfeld, So.
THE village of Bennington has recently
been flooded with counterfeit ten cent
pieces Two strangers struck the town, WIS.,
tied many Of the places of business aud pur.
chasing few cents worth of goods rendered
piece OF these denominations in payment
receiving back the change in good money.
Considerable of the "queer" had been
hOated before the counterfsits were dis
covered. Officers then went to work and
traced the parties to where they took the
electric cars for Hoosick Falls.
HE members of the State board of health
met in Burlington last week for the purpose
of organizing. DIR. q. S Caverly Of Rnt-
land was elected president, and DR.. j. II.
Hamilton OF Richford secretary. The APP
poinlment OF health officers was divided in
the following di5tri 'ts marked by count es
DR.. Stiles, Essex Orleans, Caledonia and
Lamoille; Dr.. HOlton, Windsor, Windham
and Orange DIR. Caverly, Rutland, Addi-
sou and Bennington; DR.. Hamilton, Flank
lin, Chittenden, Grand Isle and Washing
ton.
THE eighth annual session of the dairy
school of the University of Vermont and
Sta'e Agricultural College will open Mon
day, January 9 next, and continue four
weeks Thorough instruction il offered in
handling separators, ripeniDg cream, max
ing butter, testing milk p lsteurlzltion and
general dairyiug. Turee courses of lectures
are offered Five Instructors will be in SER
vice, including in the butter room Mr.. X.
r. Jay mes of Ryegste, who has taken in the
last five years more priz ~ than any other
one butter maker in the State. No tuition
charges or fees are made, and no entrance
examinations are required. Reduced fare
is offered upon the principal railroads. The
entire expen'e for board, etc, for four
weeks need not exceed $40. / is confident
ly asserted that nowhere in New Eug and
can more be learned about modern dairy Tying
in the same space Of time than at this
school. It's capacity is limited to fifty
Many names are already listed. Those de-
string to attend should apply promptly tC
Prof. j. L. Hills, Burlington, Vt.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-12-21

REV. SYDNEY CHAUNcEY, a Methodist
minister settled on the French shore of
newspaper detailing the wretched condi-
ton OF the people living there. He declares
that their circumstances are deplorable,
that alarming restitution prevails along the
whole coast line, and that prompt assis-
lance is necessary to prevent wholesale
have not more than two barrels of -four
with which to tide over the winter, of six
months duration. for which period the
coast is blocked by ice foes. He instances
cases where families are already existing
upon fish and diseased potatoes, having no
-four, and urges prompt relief to avert the
disastrous consequences which must other
wise ensue.
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LIES Sears.

They say the world is round, and yet
often think 1t square;
So many little hurts we get
From corners here and there,
But one great truth in life I'VE found,
While journeying to the west;
The only folks who really wound
Are those we love the best.
The man you thoroughly despise,
Can rouse your wrath, tits true;
Annoyance in your heart will rise
At things mere strangers do;
But those are only passing ills,
This rule all lives will prove;
The ranking wound which aches and thrills
Is dealt by hands we love.
The choicest garb. the sweetest grace
Are oft to strangers shown;
The careless mien, the frowning face
Are given to our own.
We fiatter those we scarcely know;
We please the fleeting guest
And deal full many thoughtless blow
To those who love us best.
Love does not grow en- every tree,
Nor true hearts yearly bloom,
Alas for those who only see
This cut across a tomb
But, soon or late, the fact grows plain
To all through sorrows test;
The only folks who give us pain
Are those we love the best.
ELLA Wheeler Wilcox
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The State Grange
II olds Its Annual Meeting at Bethel-Ad-
dress OF Master @. j Bell Officers cleo
ted.


The annual meeting Of the State Grange
was held last week at Retbel. The opening
session Wednesday morning was devoted to
routine work. In the afternoon Hon. @. j.
Bell OF Walden, the master, delivered his
annual report Among other things he
said: "SiDce our last meeting nineteen new
Oranges have been organized with an aver
age membership Of about twenty-five, Some
of them are very active and doing good
work; others are not so strong as we could
wish. Valentine Grange, No. 234, has sur
rendered its charter after good work for
several years. We now have seven Pomona
Oranges in the State. Since organizing new
oranges this year the necessity Of more Po-
monas Is seen. In no better way can the
strong aid the weak. 1t adds sociability to
the subordinate oranges, enlarges ones &C.
quaintance and in no way can the order be
so we'll encouraged. We hope the IN isters
future, to bring this matter before their
several oranges.
Our Legislature which adjourned the first
day Of December, had busy session. The
House was composed Of farmers by quite a
majority, good and true men, the wisdom
and virtue OF the State and, in looking
about to see where rerenchment should be-
gin, thought best to begin on the farm. A
farmers Legislature, coming from such a
State as this should be able to stand to-
gether as one man in the interests Of her
prosperity, to foster her every industry, ag-
gricultural or otherwise. Thus we see the
necessity of organization and cooperation
among the farmers that they may work or
legislate together Understandings"
Reports from the seventy-three subOrdi-
nate oranges were made at Thursday morn
ing's session, the standing committees were
appointed by Master G. j. Bell, after which
NJ. s Stone, Sac superintendent of educa-
ton, delivered the principal address of the
forenoon
At the session Thursday afternoon the
following offic 3rs were elected for the year
ensuing; Master, G. j. Bell of Walden
overseer, g. f. Smith of Worthwhile; lee
turer, K. b. Galusha; steward, ID. II. Morse;
assistant, NJ b. Roberts, chaplain, 9. j.
Lowrey; treasurer, f. b. Pier; secretary,
A. A. Priest.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-12-21

In writing to the London Times regard
ing his recent visit to the Gar of Russia
William T. Stead says His Majesy is en-
tirely animated by good will for Great Brit
ain aud brought from India genuine admira-
ton for the British colonial administration.
"But" the Gar is said to have sorrowfuly
observed, COLONIZATION sometimes reduces
itself to supplying natives with alcohol and
other demorslizing agents." The Gar also
appears to regard the partition OF China
with feeling of horror and Is said to have
asserted that Russia only occupied Port
Arthur under bitter necessity and in order
to forestall German and British designs.
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TINTED STATES DISTRICT COURT.
u DISTRICT OF VERMONT, 40. or Bankruptc

In the matter of ARTHUR ID. MOWER, bankrupt
Take Notice, that on the sth day of December, A.
D., 1888, ARTHUR ID. McINER, of Barre, in the
District aforesaid, was adJudged bankrupt ON his
petition and that meeting of the creditors OF
said bankrupt will be held at the ofce of the Refer
ee In Bankruptcy in Montpelier in said District on
the 23rd day of December, A. D., 1895 at 10 o'clock
A. NJ to prove their debts and to choose one or
more trustees of his estate and that the payment of
any debts and the delivery of any property belong
ing to said bankrupt, TO him for his use and the
transfer of any property by him, are forbidden by
law.
Dated at Montpelier, this 10th day of December,
A. D., 1898. EDWARD II. DEAVIrT, Referee.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-12-21
Three Lessons.

There are three lessons would write,
Three words as with golden pen,
In tracings of eternal light,
Upon the hearts of men.
Have hopel Though clouds environ round
And glaGness hides her face in scorn,
Put thou the shadow from thy brow
Nonight but has Its morn.
Have faith Wherein thy bark is driven
The calm's disport the tempest's mirth-
Know this: God rules the hosts of heaven,
The inhabitants of earth.
Have Lowell Not love alone for one,
But man as man thy brother call
And scatter, like the circllng sun,
Thy charities on all.
Thus grave these words upon thy soul
Hope, faith and love-and thou shalt find
Strength when life's surges maddest roll,
Light when thou else vert blind
Schiller
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-12-21
Something Lacking.

His boss went dead an his mule went lame;
He lost six cows in poker game;
hurricane came on a summers day,
And carried the house whar he lived away;
Then earthquake come when that wuz gone,
An swallowed the land that the house stood onl
An the tax collector. he come roun'
An charged him mp fer the hole in the groun'I
An the city marshall-he come in view
An said he wanted his street tax, tool"
Did he moan an sighl Did he set an cry
An cuss the hurricane sweepin' by9
Did he grieve that his ole friends failed to call
When the earthquake come an swallowed all9.
Never a word of blame he said,
With all those troubles on top his head
Not him 80 He climbed to the top o. the hill.
whar standln' room wuz left him still,
An bsrin' his head, here's what he said:
l reckon it's time to git up an git
But. Lord, hain't had the measles yiti"
Atlanta Constitution
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-12-21

Broncho Bill.-"Since Pistol Pete
dug up that tree the boys hung his
father on and planted it in his front
yard, he's got awful proud"
Neutrality-suspicious.? What is there
about that to make him proud?"
Broncho Bill-"Why, he's now the
only man in town with an authentic
family tree" New York Journal.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-12-21

DIR BULLS CoUaH SYRUP is NOT A COM
mon every day mixture Ii is a marvellous
remedy for all the troublesome and danger
GUS complications resulting from cold in
the head, throat, chest or lungs. Sold for
% cts.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-12-21

Shamokin, Pa writes. am eighty years of
age have been troubled with Catarrh for
fifty years, and in my time have used a great
many catarrh cures, but never had any relief
until used DR.. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder.
One box cured me completely 80 Collins
Blakely, w. K. Terrill & Co.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-12-21

THE river Neva rose nine feet last Thurs.
day night, inundating the lower part Of the
city OF st. Petersburg, necessitating carry
ing on communication by boats. The food
caused grea' loss Of property and much suf-
fering among poor peasants. No lives were
lost
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-12-21

ADJUTANT GENERAL CoRBIN stated last
week AZ a hearing before the House Mill
tary Affairs committee that the Cuban
evacuation commission, Generals Wade and
Butler and Admiral Simpson, has recon-
mended an army of 10000 as requisite to
maintain order in Cuba.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-12-21
Shut-In.

My precious friend, all round the world
The Christmas bells are ringing,
And on the frosty Christmas air
We dream Of angels singing.
The old sweet song of long ago.
OF loving and forglving,
Which still inspires the hearts of men
To higher, purer living,
And tender thoughts from out my heart
on wings of love are flying
To the bright room where you, my dear
In patience sweet are lying.
o may the light OF Christmas tide
Fill all the room with gladness
TIL you can see glory bright
Shine out of pain aud sadness.
Not only to the strong of limb
Are all the triumphs given,
IT'S often by the bed of pain
We get the nearest heaven.
So, darling. with your smile of cheer,
With faith and hope answering.
Remember they who patient wait
May best the Lord be serving.
And we, who sometimes by your side
Pause for your sweet caressing,
Shall go refreshed back to life's toll
The stronger for your blessing.
MRS. ELLEN o. BAILEY
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-12-21

PnL-PMoE-The days of % cents box for
pills are numbered. DIR. Agnew's Liver Pills
at ten cents vial are surer, safer and pleas
anter to take. Cure Constipation, Sick and
Nervous Headaches, Dizziness, Lassitude,
Heartburn, Dyspepsia, Loss of Appetite and
all troubles arising from liver disorder. 81
Collins Blakely, W. e. Terrill & Co.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-12-21
POETRY.
The Man Whom 1t Didn't Hurt,

"These goody-goody mortals," he vehementiy de-
clared
"who never tasted liquor and who never smoke
or chew
Are always making efforts to get other people
scared
About the things tobacco and strong beverages
do.
"They say that smokln's harmful-that IT. knocks
the nerves all out,
And that chewin's Just an awful thing, indeed;
They say that whisky's poison-rankest kind, WITH
out doubt,
But I've always drunk In reason and I also use the
weed. ~ wv wv
1--WE chewed away for 50 years, and I'm a smokes,
too,
1 take quid Last thing at night, before 70 to
bed;
When want a drink take It, rs a mans right to
do,
And I'm just as sound as ever, and I've Just A..
clear head"
And this all the solemn truth He stood I'M
straight and strong,
But there yellow spots upon the ragged
shirt he
His ancient shanty swayed before each breeze that
came along,
And strips of rusty leather served as hinges for
the door.
S. E. Kiser.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-12-21

A LARGE quantity OF brick work in sewer
In process OF construction at Barcelona,
Spain, collapsed last week, burying fifty
workmen. Eighteen were taken out dead
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-12-21

For OVER TWENTY YEARs-"My
husband had rheumatism so that he
could not walk without crutches. He
took a few bottles of Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla and has had no rheumatism since.
l have taken it myself and my health
is now better than for over twenty
years" Mrs John T. Wadleigh, Box
19l, Weston, Vermont.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-12-21
NJ O TT CE.

The annual meeting of the Stockholders of the
Waterbury National Bank for the election of Di.
rectoTs for the ensuing year will he held at said
bank, in Waterbury, on Tuesday, January 10TH 1889,
at l0;3O, A, NJ CHARLES WELLS, Cashier.
Waterbury, Vt, December 6, 1893.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-12-21

Two million Americans suffer the torturing
pangs of dyspepsia. No need to- Burdock
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-12-21
ANNUAL MEETING.

=, The stockholders Of the Capital Savings Bank and
Trust Company are hereby notified to meet in the
room. Of said Bank in Montpelier, Vt, on the 18th
day of January, 1899 at two o'clock in the afternoon,
to elect trustees for the year ensuing and TO
transact any other proper business.
FRANK N. SMITH, Treasurer.
December 10, 1898.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-12-21

HOODS PILLs--cure all liver ills.
Easy to take, easy to operate; reliable'
sure. 25c.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-12-21
TIME TABLES,
Montpelier 4 Wells River R. R.
The White Metal { 'AIuminium") Line.

Time Table, in effect Monday, Dec II, 1893. Trains
leaving Montpelier run follows;
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-12-21

leaving Montpelier run follows:
0O5 4: # ;$$ -;
White Mountain Division ano
with mail train for Plymouth
Concord and Boston,
lilo a:
Division h. q NJ. X. r., 500
Line express to st. Paul and
Minneapolis, western express
for Chicago and night express
for Pacific Coast points via O..
p. Ry. Through sleeping cars
Wells River to st. Paul, Mon
tTeal to Chicago, daily except
Saturdays Montreal to Pacific
Coast and tourist cars TO Pa
cifc Coast Wednesdays. Also
connects with express train
for Boston via Plymouth, and
mail train for Lisbon, Little
ton, White6eld Fabyans, Lam
caster and Groveton.
Ais "a $;$;;.;:'ii
Also with train for White
River Junction and way sta
lions, and with accommoda.
ton train for all points be
tween Woodsve and Ian.
caster.
BARRE TRAINS.
Leave Montpel err for Barre at $50 AM, 9:45 AM,
IL $50 M, $50 PM, $3.50 PM, $40 PM.
Leave Barre for Montpelier at !; 80 AM 1920 AM,
1879 PM, 3;25 PM, 4:iO PM, $3.50 Pm.
WA sTowELL, General Eonagsr,
y. W. MORSE. General PASSENGER A0ent.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-12-21
REMEMBER

HOODS Sarsaparilla is
Americas Greatest Medicine
for the Blood and the
Best that Money Can Buy.
Hence take only HOODS.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-06-09

Manila Bay, Capt Gridley Ia an In
diana man. but his wife was a Pennsyl-
vanian. the pretty daughter OF John r,
Vincent, and Erie has been his home
ever Since 1879. when Miss Harriet VIM
cent became Mrs. Grldley, II was the
Olympia that Aired tho first shot OF the
attack In the battle OF May 1, and Capt.
Gridley was In the coming tower OF
the ship watching the enemy and ex-
posed TO their shells This was not
-he Are. timo the brave Gridloy was
IN the smoke OF war. fIe was In Mo-
bile bay on tho Oneida. and though
then a young man, distinguished him
self in the fight. His conduct was
praised thus by his commander; "The
conduct OF Acting Ensign Charles v,
Gridley ia beyond all praise. He had
charge Of the masters division and as
sisted IN coming the ship from the
top gallant forecastle." In 1872 Capt.
Grldley was assigned to the steamer
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-06-09

"A long stretch OF fertile valley land,
producing all the staple grain and root
crops Eight cooperative farmer
bitches already In operation between
Havre, Chinook and Harlem. Room
for more colonies OF farmers who can
easily build their own bitches on free
homesteads at a cost of from 80 to "a
In labor and cash per acre. 1rriga-
ton Is the use Of water for crops when
and where 1t Is needed. 1t means crops
every year. In connection with stock
growing, 1t Is a sure avenue to wealth.
Good openings for poultry and dairy
Ing. Chances for any industrious man
to own horses, cattle, sheep, hogs and
hens and get rich. Hundreds OF homes
to be had in sight Of daily trains on
the Great Northern Railway. Good
markets and shipping facilities. Water
rights still to be had in the river and
plenty Of chances In the tributary
streams. Extensive live stock ranges
border the valley. Grass sun-cures on
the ground into standing hay. Pre-
cious metals and timber in the imme-
diate vicinity. Montana is the richest
state per capita In the Union. For fur
Their information, and printed matter
address MOSES FOLSOM, Immigra-
ton Agent @. N. R'y., 404 Walnut St,
Des Moines, Iowa
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-06-09

The Longbow gives some amusing
pieces Of Lewis Carrolls humor from
the forgotten pages Of Oxford pamph-
lets. During, the election at Oxford in
1866 he gave vent to the following Eu-
clidean definition: plain SUPERFICIAL
ty is the character of speech in
which, any two points being taken,
the speaker is found to lie wholly, with
regard to those two points" A note
is also given on the right appreciation
Of examiners: "A takes in ten books
and gets third class, B takes in the
examiners and gets second. Find the
value OF the examiners In terms Of
books; also their value in terms when
no examination is held"
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-06-09
A MIGHTY FORCE.
with Volunteers and Regulars Our Army

with Volunteers and Regulars Our Army
la Is Bigger Than Great Dritain's.
With the $4,000 volunteers and the
61 900 regulars, according to the terms
Of the army reorganization bill, the
United States has armed and equipped
a larger army than Great Britain by
100000 England's active army is less
than 10000 strong Americas posi-
ton among the powers Of the earth
when she has finished with Spain will
be similar to her fine state at the close
Of the civil war, and for several years
after. Any European power or powers
who want to intervene with the idea OF
putting pressure upon the United States
in this little difficulty with Spain would
better do so before this war is over.
Afterward we will be in the pink OK
condition to take care Of old world
meddlers.
With the regular establishment re-
cruited UP to the full Of Its newly au-
thorlzed strength and with the volun-
teers in the field the combined army
Is larger by 5000 than the total volun-
teers and militia in service July ],
1861, two months and half after
Sumter surrendered, II is almost as
large as the army Of the Potomac In the
spring Of 1862, when Mcclellan began
the Peninsular campaign.
When the civil war opened the reg
ular army was $4,000 strong. AT no
time in the war did its strength ex'
coed 10000. ,a a ant
Divided according 10 the arms OF tine
service, the volunteers will make q
splendid army Of 10000 infantrymen,
q brigade Of $500 cavalrymen, and an
other of $500 light artillerymen. And
another Of 1000 heavy artillerymen. In
the regulars over half OF the $1,000
are infantry, so Of foot soldiers we
have altogether nearly 100000. This
10 almost as many M the total number
of soldiers who fought on both sides OF
the three-day battle Of Gettysburg. II
we should have to put another army in
the field, Spain, by studying our his"
tory little, may be sure that we can
do It quickly. After the disasters on
the Peninsula OF 1862 over $4,000 troops
were enlisted, organized, armed. equip
ped ard '~ut tpt> the Geld IN less than
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-06-09

One Of the great troubles that rail-
road companies have had to contend
with In the past with both the old
style and the new M. G. b. couplers
was the falling of drawbacks on the
tracks, resulting many times In dlsas-
trous wrecks. A year or two ago the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad adopted
device to prevent just such occur
rences, and has since attached 1t to all
Its passenger equipment. The device
IL quite simple, consisting merely OF
rIght-angled steel hook. which is
placed Immediately beneath the coup
Ter on the draw-head, with horizontal
arm projecting slightly at an angle to
the direction OF the track. When the
draw-head falls the safety hooks not
only assist In jamming the Drawbacks
together but absolutely prevent their
swaying from side to side, and thus
becoming disengaged. The steel hook
is placed In such position that 1t
cannot be jammed or broken of In the
coupling Of cars.
In actual practice this device has
proved exceedingly satisfactory, and
has not failed in single instance.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-06-09

sensation, until at last tho blood began 70
course freely. and vigorously through his
body, Boon he was restored 10 his old
time health.
A reporter for The Monitor recently
called on Mr.. Petch again aud was told
"You may say there ID no doubt az TO my
cure being permanent. l am In better
health than when gave you tho first In
terview, and certainly attribute my cure
10 DR.. Williams Pink PlllO for Pale People.
ITO these pills owe my relenso from tho
living death, and i shall always bloss the
day Twas induced 10 take them'
Such IL the history OF one OF tho most re-
variable cases In modern times, In tho
face OF such testimony, can anyone say
that DIR, Williams Pink Pills are not en-
titled 70 the careful consideration OF every
tufferer-man, woman or ehildl In not the
cnao, In truth, miracle In modern modi'
clnOi'
These pills are sold by all druggists and
arc considered by them 10 be ono OF the
most valuable remedial agantS known 10
science