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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-02-05

becomes reduced in a great degree
and the proportion of bone to flesh is
not what it should be. The quality
of the meat is also affected, and much
valuable time will be lost in getting
the animal up again to where it should
be. 1t is time and feed last in keep
ing pig to eight months old that
should have been III proper condition
to 'turn off at six months, and if the
treatment had been more generous at
first the period would be reduced by
two months and a greater profit Sc
cured.
Another thing that deserves more
than passing notice is cleanliness.
Many farmers think that pig natur-
ally likes the dirt, and pay little at
tention to this part of his welfare
1t is by no means an uncommon thing
to find pigs kept in pen insufficient
ly bedded, scarcely enough straw to
lie npon, and he rest of the pen in
a most offensive state. Under these
conditions it is not surprising that
the pig does not do we'll or disease
breaks out. Every farmer should re-
member that comfortable housing and
cleanliness are prime factors in Sc
curing the best results and it is true
economy to give proper attention to
all these details. Maritime Farmer.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-02-05
RETAIL DEALERS PRICES.
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,
ana that Is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is cansed by an iuflamed condi.
tod of the mucous lining of the Eustach-
ian Tube. When this tube gets infiamed
you have rumbling sound or imperfect
hearing, and when it is entirely closed
deafness is the result, and unless the in
nainmation can be taken out and this tube
restored to its normal condition HEARING
VIII be destroyed forever; nine cases ont
OF ten are caused by catarrh which is
nothing but an intlamed condition of the
mucous surfaces
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case of Deafness (caused by catarrh)
that cannot he cured by Halls Catnrrh
Cure. Send for circulars, free.
f, CHENEY, & Co, Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-02-05
LOSS OF BUTTER FAT IN
CHURNING.

1t is not possible, even under the
most favorable conditions, to recover
all the butter fat at the churn which
was i'll the milk or cream. With care
full manipulation, suitable tempera-
lures and good utensils it is possible
to recover nearly all of it, but from
carelessness and other causes consid
cradle amount may be lost. Some
partisans of the Jerseys have long
claimed that because of the larger size
of fat globules in Jersey milk it is
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-02-05
UNSANITARY CONDITIONS FOR
HENS.

My neighbors hens have recently
been affected with roup, proving fatal
i'll frequent cases. A look at the poul-
try quarters discloses in large meas
ure the causes of the disease. The
houses are small and poorly built,
haEing wide cracks through which
the wind whistles. While the fowls
are on the perches they are famed by
blasts which blow furiously out doors
Nearly every theory has its advocates
and the one that cramped quarters,
draughts and dirt are conducive to
health is one of them. Nothing could
be more erroneous. My poultry house
is 16Xl6 feet, double boarded, with
paper between, and the outside is
snugly battened. The roof, also, has
building paper beneath the shingles.
1t is simply impossible for wind to
blow through, My hens have not
had touch of the prevailing disease,
and the thirty eight are laying an av-
erage of half dozen eggs a day.
Hens are not contented or thrifty
without exercise. To stand or sit
around these long, cold days means
poor circulation, scanty secretions,
fiabby muscles, and unhappiness all
around. To be a good layer, hen
must be an ambitious hen. To be
profitable to her owner, she must,
ln 81,
busting, eating or engaged in other
active exercise, during the day There
ought to be in every poultry house a
quantity of litter, in which few
oats are hidden several times day.
A dust bath also gives the hens ex-
ercise, and a diminution of vermin.
If the ground or floor becomes damp
and cold give it coat of sawdust,-
a cheap material that all should have
on hand. Oyster shells alone are not
sufficient lime furnishing material.
They need a change in the way of burn
ed or fresh bone.
One can tell what their appetites
crave and so what the system re-
quires. Cut up some fresh meat and
bone and throw it in. See how they
will fly over each other in their eff
forts to get it. A varied ration will
go far toward warding off disease. A
neighbor feeds nothing but corn and
his hens appetites are so satiated by
it that they will hardly leave the
perches to eat it. If hens were herbi-
vorous this narrow regimen might
more nearly fill the bill, but diver
sion in the way of meat and other
grains always produces better results.
C, M. ID.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-02-05
Clerks Wise Suggestion.

u have lately been much troubled with
dyspepsia, belching aud sour stomach y
Wlltts Mead. leading pharmacist Of
At ,ti, ,, :, Mass. 81 could eat hard any
c cII,iiS w,,laout suffering several uours, "
C S,' suggested | try KodOl DvspeDsi9g
cure which did with most happy resnits
nave mad NO more trouble and When one
can go To eating mince pie, cheese candy
hnd nuts after such time their digesyy
I no must be. pretty good. endorse Ko-
hora ofspeps'a lure heartily You don't
want but don't Overload the stomach K Sn
u no dyspepsia Cure digesls your food
w. H. Terrill Il Co., q. Blakely. ''
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-02-05
The Last Heard of IL.

My little boy ok the Group one night
ana soon grew so bad you could hear him
breathe all over the house, saws F. u
reynolds. anstield, O I'VE feared he
would die, but few doses of One Minute
Cough Cure quickly relieved him and he
went to sleep, That's the last we heard
OF oI tlie Group Now isn't cough cure like
that valuable? One Minute Cough Cure
Is absolutely safe and acts immediatelv
for coughs; colds, Group. grip, bronchitis
ana all other throat and lung troubles IL
Is Is certain cure. Very pleasant to take
q. Blakely ~ w.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-02-05
Saved Her ChiId'S Life.

I'm three weeks our chubby little boy
was changed by Pneumonia almost to a
skeleton" writes Mrs w. Watkins. of
Pleasant City, o.. "A terrible cough set
III, that, in spite of a good doctors treat
ment for several weeks, grew worse every
day We then used DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption, and our darling
was soon sound and well. We are snre
this grand medicine saved his life" Mil
hons know it's the only sure cure for
Cough, Colds and all Lung diseases. c.
Blakely guarantees satisfaction soc, 81. co.
Trial bottles free.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-02-05
When You See

the yellow color in your skin and eyes,
you are bilious The remedy is the new
medicine, Calcura Solvent. discovered by
DR. David Kennedy, of Kennedy Row,
Kingston, n Y. For liver, kidney and
stomach complaints and impure blood, it
leads all the rest. 1t is not mere mix
ture, it is medicine. 1t acts promptly;
it relieves and cures. All druggists ST.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-02-05
BERLIN.

Milton Bailey has been appointed town
clerk
Mrs. G. w. Duston is somewhat indis-
posed.
1t is expected that the March town
meeting will be held on this side of the
hill.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-02-05
KEEP PIGS IN GOOD CONDITION.

Growing pigs should never be al
lowed to become too poor or thin in
condition, as the. rapidity of growth
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-01-15
Putting III. Foot In It,

Many different persons ind the be-
ginning of a, conversation awkward,
specially on ceremonious occasions
and with strangers. Sometimes. how
ever, the beginning is not half so awk-
ward as what comes afterward.
bashful young man on being in
troduced to lady at a dinner party
said:
I've got to take you In to dinner,
Miss Travers. and I'm rather afraid of
YOU. you know. Every one tells me
you're very clever"
The young lady was naturally
amused by this display of simplicity.
How absurd.' she exclaimed I'm
not bit clever"
The young man heaved a sigh OF re-
lief and answered:
We'll. do you know. | thought you
weren't"
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-01-15

me-" he remarked. 81 want you to
recommend new brand of soap"
Nonsense she returned with .
quick breath OF relief.
1T is not so much nonsense as you
imagine. II | used the same brand OF
soap that you use, you would not no
tice It,"
But other people would"
81 don't care for other people"
The thin voice struggled huskily
against the overglooming silence. II
made them shut up" she said.
Thank you" 1t was a terrible blow
to his strenuous manhood. He had
been defended by a woman-for fop-
pishness. He clenched his oversavory
hands vindlctively.
You defended me, yet you admit
that | was guilty?"
les"
"Wlat defense could You make?"
ere" carelessly. "Oh. Just told them
you were the manifest man in town,
whether you chose to wash your hands
in coal-tar or cologne. Let's change
the subject
certainly. Can you exist little
longer in this--sweet-scente atmos-
phere?"
yes, indeed" she was relieved and
her smile showed II. but the big mans
composure did not return TO him. His
hands were still clenched and he stared
at the flowers with anxious, unseeing
eyes.
"They are pretty, aren't they?"
"Yes." absently. You mean the
flowers? Very pretty. Whenever
have planned a home | have always
pictured stand of flowers like this
with You there to supply the sunshine
for thcm-and me, Such fine fancies
| used to weave-when | should have
big enough bank account TO guaran-
tee comfort for one little woman Now
this scented soap. All. well. you do
not begrudge me those dear dreams.
do your
Very promptly she answered him.
Il don't begrudge you the reality"
He took his eyes from the flowers
and looked at her earnestly. Would
you give me helping hand toward
it?"
Why. yes"
1T would mean giving it for all
time-until death do us part" he said
huskily.
The girl hesitated a moment. look
ing hard at her right hand; then she
moved slowly and laid It in the big
palm held open to receive it.
Until death do us part, she repeat
ed softly.
They had both forgotten about the
atmosphere I: scented SOAP.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-01-15
Time to stop.

Among the best stories recorded by
a well-known angler is one about a
Scottish laird who was one day re-
lsting To his friends at the dinner
table the story OF fine fish he had
caught
Donald" said he to the servant be-
mind his chair, an old man but new
servant. how heavy was the fish |
took yesterday"
Donald neither spoke nor moved.
The laird repeated the question.
"Weel," replied Donald. lit was
twaf pund at breakfast. 1t had gotten
TO achteen at dinner time and 1t was
sax-and-twenty when ye sat down to
supper wi the captain"
Then, after pause. he added. I've
been tellin' lees a my life to please
he shooters, but I'll be blowed II I'm
soing to tell lees moo. in my old age,
% please the fushers!'
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-01-15
MOUSE EXPOSED THE TRICK.
Woman e,A.ncd to Got Ccrtinrats a.
riinduess, hut Failed.

Woman esA.ncd to Got Ccrtinrate o.
Blinduess, hut Failed.
A leading oculist of Montreal who's,
practice extends far outside the boun
daries of the city. relates that one day
a young woman came into his ofiic,
accompanied by an older woman. ap.
pafently the mother. The young wo.
man wore colorcd glasses. which one
migl- have assumed 10 be sureriluous
as II was claimed that the CIR, wa
totally blind.
What was wanted of the doctor was
a certificate authcntlcating this claim
OF blindness, putting II beyond dispute
and IL was frankly stated that the oh
iect in seeking this was to OBTAIN cer-
tain aids and advantages of phllan-
thropic nature, impossible OF access
otherwise. The standing OF the oculis,
was such that a statement from him
would carry full weight wherever pre-
sented.
On examination, the surface of the
eyes gave no Indication OF any defect.
but they might he so and blindness still
exist. Applying tests Of the strongest
light, the girl proiessed herself to be
absolutely unable to distinguish be-
tween light and darkness. Other tests
were resorted to. trying in their ma.
.Jre, and some of them were painful
and these were all horne with patience
and courage. The doctor was puzzled
and bafiled. Apparently the girl was
stone blind but he was unable to solve
the problem OF those eyes, to discover
the cause OF that blindness, or say just
where the defect lay.
The doctor vas more than half dis.
posed TO grant the desired certificate
when. as last expedlent, he hit upon
a novel experiment. He dismissed his
patient with instructions thai she
should come again at certain hour
the following day. and this gave the
oculist time to arrange for the carry
| ing out of his plan.
When the girl came the next day the
loctor had her securely blindfolded
with heavy bandage over her eyes.
/ tie then took tiny mouse which he
had procured and held the lovely little
thing by its tail before the girls face.
though not touching her, while he or
dcred the bandage to be removed. No
sooner was the bandage off than her
screams rang through the place and
her eyes were wild with terror at the
harmless little rodent which had
thrown her so completely of her guard
and exposed the imposture. or course
she saw 1t or she would not have
screamed. Needless to say the appli-
cant did not get that certificate.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-01-15
AT ATMOSPHERE OF SOAP
BY F. II. LANCASTER
80:

Daily Story pub. co..
About the perfumcry You know "
But do not use perfume"
But you do She paused to pull
her pluck together. You do use scent
ed soap that is outlandish 1t smells
to heaven"
The big mans large comDosure wilt
cd. He started up and looked around
for his hat
Il %" he began miscrably--"I haG no
idea that il was noticeable"
The girl with the thin voice got b.
tween him and the door.
You mustn't go" she pleaded with
distressed eyes. "You mustn't go like
this; we've been friends too
long"
His composure came back in part.
Il am only going to rinse my hands
at the first fountain"
Don't go" she insisted II like
scented soap"
But ! do not" he returned briskly.
Good heavens. why didn't you tell me
about 1t sooner. Think OF the hor-
rible half-hOurs | have inflicted upon
you"
II did not find them particularly
bad" she said absently as she moved
away TO bend over the towering plants.
The big man looked at her longing
ly aud hesitated. since have be-
gun in an atmosphere Of scented soap
! might as we'll" lie left the
thought unfinished and laid aside his
hat.
II want YOU to do somethinE Tor
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-01-15
WOMEN PARlIAMENTARIANs.
rhs quibbier Is Not Popular In socie-
! ties and Clubs.

For few years past Il has been a
fad. especially among women connected
with clubs and other organizations, to
study parliamentary law In order that
they might be able to conduct their
meetings In businesslike manner. All
over the country women announced
themselves qualified to conduct Darlla-
mentary law classes, and the women OF
the associations and the clubs paid
their fees In return for information
with regard 10 motions and rulings and
general parliamentary procedure. The
pupils in turn were anxious to display
their newly acquired knowledge, and
at one time IL looked as II the desire
of some Of the members of various Or
ganizations that meetings should be
conducted strictly according to bust,
ness rules was putting the real object
and work OF the organization in tho
background. 4 reaction has set In.
however Common sense, tact and par
lianentary law are now acknowledged
to be the factors in the successful con
luct OF any meeting, says the Brooklyn
Eagle, and the woman who makes her.
self too obstructive in calling attention
TO little Irregularities in parliamentary
procedure Is quietly but effectuaily
given to understand that hers Is not
lhe popular course. Most OF us are
TOO busy to spend our time quibbilng
over unimportant points said an at
lendant at a recent meeting of an 'm-
portant organization. We have be
eomo tired Of the parliamentarians who
are everlastingly insisting upon little
points and losing sight OF the real OBJ
lect that the association has in view in
heir arguments over details. None OF
ls want TO go back to the old days Of
lo-as-you-please conducting of wom-
ms meetings, but the presiding officer
who displays common sense and n dis
position to recognize the will of the
majority Is the one who is most sue
,essful in holding the attention and
good will of the members OF course,
he extremists among the parliamenta-
| 'ians will not agree with me, ba; theJ
are in the minority"
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-01-15

Copyright, 1891. by
OF the four raised voices in the IL
brary only one was speaking in the big
mans defense. But that one was hold
ing its own fairly well until some
demnation:
And he carries with him cternally
an atmosphere OF scented soap"
II was then that the thin, wiry voice
frat made Itself heard. striking across
the silence OF dumb CONSERVATION.
He Is 4 dentist and has to wash his
hands n hundred times a day"
mo matter" retorted the gentleman
OF the opposition, IA man may wash
his hands FIVE hundred times day
without turning himself into per-
fumery shop"
Against such arguments even the
thin voice hesitated about Alnging a
missile. Woman-iike she changed her
ground and clamor OF tongues filed
the room.
That night the big man went to call
on the girl VS. the thin voice. She
smelt the soap In the hall.
1T would never be necessary for
him to send up a card. Every one is
familiar with his favorite brand. and
II is loud enough 10 make itself heard
on the sixth floor. No wonder he has
never married. Imagine any woman
corsentinG TO share such an atmos-
phere."
Then they laughed. even that other
enc who had tried to defend him in
the beginning. And the gentleman
who lead the opposition had turned
deliberately and looked at her. The
girls cheeks famed anew at the re-
membrcnce and this time their fire
was wholly of righteous indignation.
For her part she much preferred scent
ed hand1 to unsavory manners. She
opened the parlor door with sting or
recklessness in her mental attitude.
What is wrong?" he asked as soon
as they had shaken hands.
If have been thinking" she an
swered with rather savage determine
tion.
The big man smiled upon her. lazily
genial. 1T appears to have been a
disturbing experience he commented
at length.
ut always is," she turned to look at
him. lie sat in the full light. calm
CT brow and lip. with that ever-pres-
ont suggestion OF broad tolerance
and scented soap. The girl shrank u
little into the shadow.
"If 1t Is a fair question. what were
those troublesome thoughts?"
II don't imagine | could manage
more than one. | never venture into
the plural with thought. | was think
ing what sharp contrasts our reals
strike with our ideals. We are never
what we imagine We are or, would like
to be-"
why. don't know" he studied the
outline OF her head with satisfied eyes,
Aren't you what you would like to
be-" he questioned dreamily.
81? | was not thinking OF myself"
80 1t is | who am falling so far
short" he remarked good-naturedly
Don't take the trouble to deny it.
OF u.s."
But I didn't mean"
He smiled encouragingly. Go on.
II didn't mean that you fell short
Of MY meant that you probably fell
| far short OF your own ideals"
He paused moment to enjoy her de-
licious confusion. What do you FAM
ey my ideal would be liked?" he asked
-"oh, big and strong and sensible and
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-01-15

But | can't cast Binks for tha,
part protested the manager OF the
amateur theatrical company In answer
to the request of the heroine. He
doesn't know how to play the lover
He Doesn't" she exclaimed. We'll
that's all You know about 1t. Why
he"
Then she stopped and blushed.
Il mean In public" said the man.
ager.
Thereupon she blushed once more.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-01-15
lie Meant the Ilird.

\ man once received as a present
from a sea captain fine specimen OF
the bird known as the laughing
iackass"
AS lie was carrying It home he met
brawny Irish NAVY. who stopped
him:
'Phwat kind OF burrd Is that.
sorr' asked the man.
That's a laughing jackas3.' ex-
planned the owner. genially.
The Irishman. thinking hc was be-
ing made fun of. Was equal to the oc-
casion. and responded. with = twinkle
of the eye:
IRIS not yerself-it's the burrd I
name. sorr."
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-01-15
HUMOR of the DAY.
,seeee .ess eeessse aesssss.. .eo..s .......l

of Mother Goose's lyrics for Christ
mas DO you know the theory that a
representative of the bovine genus at
one time leaped over the chief lumin-
airy Of the night leads to some inter-
esting calculations Is to the muscular
development of the cows OF that time
| have ascertained that they must have
been endowed with strength proper
tionate to that of the flea of the pres
ont day"
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-01-15
True Philosophy.

II don't see what you all has to git
so proud about" said Miss Sadie Cot
tonball.
"Cohse you doesn'," answered Miss
Miami Brown. rs been studyin' de
white folks. What you wants to do Ia
les put on de airs yohsef an let
yuthuh folks do de guessin bout whut
de reason is
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-01-15

'Humph! said Mrs Henry Peck,
this paper has q lot of alleged jokes
about women giving their husbands
,iears for Christmas presents. think
that any woman who is fool enough to
give her husband box of the vile
things ought to-why. where has Hen
ry gomez"
But, Henry was out in the hall shak-
ing hands with himself.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-01-15

Now. is there anything else you
would like to have me do?" asked
Hercules. after submitting his report
On the Augean stables.
Yes was the unexpected reply. Go
and kin the mosquitoes in New Jersey,
But Hercules bowed his head in baf-
fed ambition, for well he knew that
petroleum had not yet been discovered
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-01-15
LookInS for chenn Lnl,nr.

Representatives of Hawaiian plant.
rs are in the Philippines to ascertain
whether it is feasible to import farm
Iaborers from the archipelago to Ha-
waij. The scheme is generally re-
garded as impracticable for the reason
that the percentage of skilled agricul-
turists among the Filipinos Is very
mall.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-01-15

"Is my hat on" began Mrs
Collilgwood, when her husband inter-
rnpted:
Yes. your hats on straight. Come
along or we shall be late"
"if it's on straight 1t won't do. Wait
a minute TILL go back to the house
and tilt il little"
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-01-15

Eaie-Martha declares that the men
are all alike.
Edith-Then you cant blame her II
she takes the first one that comes
along. You may depend upon 1t,
that's Just what she will do.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-01-15

Il didn't mind the spanking dad
gave me half as much as the way in
which he talked"
Wasn't it a hard licking?"
You just bet 1t was.
We'll, what did he say that was
worse than the shingle?"
He said Go way back and stand
up.'"
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-01-15
A DIkIcnItY ObxInted.

Mr.. T. Totaler-My dear. do not
think 1t is very appropriate for you
to wear that wine -colored silk to the
w. G. r. u. convention.
Mrs. r. Totaler-Oh. but il is wa
tered filk, you know.