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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1879-06-14
Household Hints.

Cream Cake. two eggs, half
cup of cream, one cup sugar, one
teaspoonful Enr. ka yeast powder
and little salt.
Cream Cookies.-One cnp sugar,
one cup. cream, one teaspoopfnl OF
Eureka yeast powder ( Rlch Sur
plain, as you hk.-the quantity Of
-four or cream determines that.
Liquid or. Soft Sance.-One cup
and half of sugar, one-half n cup
of butter. and yolk of Que egg
beatened together; add the we'll
beaten white of the egg with a
teaspoonful of boiling water.
Baked Custxsd.-Pour u quart
of not milk over five weli-beaten
eggs. Add teaspoopful of butter.
Season with vanilla. rose water, or
nutmeg, and sweeten to taste.
Bake in cups or pudding dish
Cement for China.--Gum acacia
dissolved in boiling water, as much
plaster paris being added as will
form a thick paste. The proper
tons of the gum and water are
half an ounce of the former to a
wineglass of water. Apply with a
brush to the fractured parts.
Swee. Pickles.-Nine pounds
peaches, three pounds sugar, three
quarts good cider vinegar. Peal
the peaches, then put them with
Et6e sugar and vinegar in pore Q
luin-hned kettle, cook for FIVE on
ten minutes; put two rloves in each
peach; add a little whole allspice.
Preserved Peaches. Take ripe
freestone peaches; pare, stone, and
quarter them. To six pounds Of
the cut peaches allow three pounds
Of the best brown sugar. Strew
the sugar among thc peaches. and
set them away in a covered vessel
Next morning. put the whole into
a preserving-kettle, and boil il
slowly about an hour and three
quarters, or two hours. SHINING il
well.
New Way to Cook Chickens
Cut the chicken up. put it in a par
and cover it over with water; lie,
Il stew. as .psnal and when done
tmske 5 thicks ning sof ,cIeam. no
Aours adding Z pisos ofsbutte8 ND
pepper and salt. Have made and
baked pair of short cakes. made
as for pie crusts, but roll thin and
cut in small quarters. This il
much better than chicken pie, and
more simple TO make. The crust
should be laid on a dish and th'
chicken gravy poured over Will
both are hot ).
| A pressure on the upper lip, i'm
mediately under the nose, vii
generally stop the nose-blee.l.
} kept ny for a few .i.ia;:tes.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1879-06-14

Two Ilitils boys, who Lnow take
the plaeesof bridesmaid at French
weddings, are usually dressed in
velvet, with bouquets OF orange
buds and myrtle pinped to the left
breast. All the Offices Of brides
maids-carrying the brides bou-
quet, assisting her to and from the
carriage, ETC. are performed by
the little pages, which is turning
over new leaf entirely.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1879-06-14

Although the sun is the source
of heat, it is about three millions
of miles nearer to US in winter
than in summer time.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1879-06-14

Eve was the first aud we reckon
the only woman who did not gath
err up he 4 dress in both haHds and
veil at the sight Of a snake.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1879-06-14

Never read when lying down; il
ia too fatiguing for tho accommo-
dativs power. Mnry a case OF
weak sieAt has been tracsd to tile
psrnicious habit Of reading IA bed
altar retiring for the night.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1879-06-14
Honey FER ceokIns Purposes,

1he foiiowIng are rev OF the
many desirabls things that may be
insde with honey:
Honey Tea Cakes Three and a
hslf pounds of -four, one and one
half pounds honey. half pound OF
sugar. half q pound of butter, half
a nutmeg grated, one tablespoon.
ful sslsratus, or carbonate Of Soda.
Mix the sugar with the dour and
nutmeg and a little grated ginger,
and work the whole into a smooth
dough with the batter beaten to
cream, dissolve the honey and sal
elatus (or soda) in a little hot
water. Roll the dough until quar-
ter of an inch thick. cut into small
cakes and bake twenty-five minutes
in q moderate oven.
Honey Fruit Cake.-Four eggs,
5 cups Of flour, 2 cups Of honey, l
cup OF butter, ! emp of sweet milk,
2 teaspoonsful cream of tartar, l
.ro,,,oonf,,l 80 aodo. r,;x on1 have
J n.s ro,na ~ o.,rrsnts holf
pound Of citron. one teaspoonful
each of cloves, cinnamon and nut
meg, which should also be thor
oughly mixed in; bake in large
loaf in slow oven, for not less
than two hours, and three will not
be too much, if the oven is not hot
ter than necessary. This will be
nice months after baking as we'll as
when fresh.
u,r.. A.,,. n.l.. so.l .
~. -. :. !.
sl;chtIv "a s;mmsr IS two cups Of
noeev ~ to honrs' then add one
and mali ans AZ honey half = cnp
ofsncer ere cun ~ meited bnttsr 3
eoore sna 8 teasroonfnls saleratus.
cioves cinnamon. powdered lemon
or ornnOs neel and ginger syrup
Z von Ssys q Mir Ali together
add the eoples. and then -four
enough Tor , stln batter. bake IN
slow oven. This will make two
good sized cakes.
. Honey Ginger Cake Three Guns
Of fiour. one and a half cups but
ter: rub well together. then add q
cnp Of brown sursr two large ia
l,lespoousful of Singer. and f YOU
lilo tba came syn,,,,pf of carawox
seeds; s eggs, two cupe of hone,
and Z teAspooAsirl Of Eureka be
king power. Beat we'll and bake
in square iron pan for an hour
or more.
Honey Cake. One quart honey
hak 4 pint Of sugar, half pint o
melted buttor, teaspoonful Of SO
da, dissolved IN hall = tsaepp Q
warm water, bali y nutmeg and
teaspoonfnl OF ginger. MIX These
ingredients, them work IN Hour ans
roll. Cut n thin cakes and bake
on buttersd tins IN : quick oven.
German Honey Cake. - Tire.
and one-haf pounds Of lour. on,
and one-hat pounds honey, half |
pound a suoaf, hall pound o
butter, hah : grated nutmeg. ont
tablespoonfnl Of ginger, one tea
spoonful Of soda; ron thin, cut il
smell cakes and bake in q no
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1879-06-14

d ..snIMoRE, 49,. "A. A. THOMAS,
Late Register at
Kirwin, Kansas.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-22
John p. Phair's Case.

hearing was had before Judges Royce aud
Redfeld, at the Pavilion, in this place, on Friday
evening Of last week phair's counsel read sew
eral aflidavs testifying to his presence at Bran
don the afternoon preceding the murder, and at
Providence the day after; also the evidence of
one Downing who claims to have conversed with
Phair on the train from Providence to Boston on
the day after the murder. No evidence was sub
mitted on the part OF the state. Leave was granted
the respondent to file his petition to come before
the Supreme Court of Rutland county, January
30th, when the Importance Of the new evidence
adduced In his favor will be considered. Should
1t be deemed of ST flicent weight new trial will
be granted, otherwise the prayer Of the petition
will be denied and execution ordered At this
trial not only the new evidence will be examined,
but the old reviewed as well. The st. Adams
Messenger well says Of this case: I" II they become
satisfied that the new and old evidence in other
words, the whole case as now presented, is suf-
ficient TO create fair presumption Of innocence
or leave a reasonable doubt of guilt, they will
order new trial by jury in the county court. II
not so satisfied, they will deny the petition and
order execution. In view Of the fact that this
case has engaged very general attention, and
good many intelligent men have espoused Phairs
case, we think Judges Royce and Redfeld have
acted wisely The Supreme Court will know bet
ter how to weigh evidence than any jury They
are above excitement, prejudice and partisanship
in of this kind, and their finding will com
mand universal respect, set all doubts at rest and
satisfy the public mind. From tolerably care
full examination Of both the old and new evidence
however, we entertain no doubt of Phairs guilt
or Of the result of the new hearing, and we trust
that vermont's retention of the barbarism of cap
ital punishment will not have the effect, by OPP
Grating upon the sensibilites of anybody, as in
the case Of Mrs. Cobb, in Connecticut to deter
from an honest finding and complete enforce
ment of the law"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-22

Jan DELIVERY We learn from the Burlng-
ton Free Press that three prisoners -George Arm
strong, Jerome Howard and Thomas Pope-broke
Jail in that city last Friday night by enlargng the
chimney-hole, climbing into the chimney and
breaking hole through and thus obtaining en-
trance into the attic. From here they got upon
the roof OF the piazza in front Of the south ell,
whence they jumped to the ground and escaped
under cover Of the darkness, It seems that VIII
liam II Deavitt who has also been a prisoner in
the institution for some time, had serious Obec-
tons to his fellow Inmates escaping, and howled
for assistance with all the power OF his somewhat
vigorous lungs, but was silenced by another pris-
oner, who stood over him with an open knife
Howard and Armstrong will be remembered rs
the tramps who committed heavy burglaries at
st Adams and Mortified and are undoubtedly
desperatea pair Of outlaws as ever visited this
section Of the state. They have the nerve aud
courage for any crime, and II not recaIturod will
soon be heard OF through some deed Of violence
or bloodshed. They were under heavy bonds for
trial at the county court and would undoubtedly
have had long term in state prison. The alarm
has been given to all the country around, the po-
lice are in active search aud the men will prob
ably be soon arrested. In fact, escape Is almost
impossible, for the men were seantily clad as
to render ii out of the question for them to get
far on such night as Friday night was.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-22
Obituaries.

DIR. T.. G. ToRREy. -Dr. Erastus c. Torrey, form
erly Of Windsor, this state, died Mt his residence
In Washington, d. c., on Friday Of last week.
ELLEN S. CLEAvELAND Miss Ellen s. Cleave-
land preceptress Of the lamoille Central Academy,
daughter Of Philo C. and Sally cleveland, died
on Tuesday after an illness Of forty days, Of ty-
phoid fever She was popular and efficient
teacher. Her age was nineteen years and five
months.
Mr.. JAMES MARTIN-James Martin, Esq, after
lingering Illness died in Montgomery on the
18th instant, aged eighty-one years Mr. Martin
one Of the early settlers of the town, and had
occupied the farm on which he died for nearly or
quite sixty years He was universally respected
for his uniform uprightness and the purity and
consistency OF his Christian character.
JONI NJ. HAwRIcAN.-Mr. John NJ. lIawrican,
recently Of Vcrgennes, but formerly Of North
Hero, died Of consumption on the 10th inst, at
Colorado Springs Col, whittier he had gone for his
health, aged forty-one years. Mr.. IIawrican was
for many years clerk of the county and courts of
Grand Isle was states attorney from 1868 to 1874,
and was n competent and faithful officer.
JOSHUA b. MARrlN-Mr. Joshua b. Martin
died In Marshfeld on the 18th inst aged seventy
eight years and nearly eleven months Another
Of our aged and exemplary citizens has passed
away. His parents were among the early settlers
of the town, having moved from Francstown, N.
H., to Montpelier in the year 1901 and in the
year following they resided in Plainfield for few
months; after which they found a home in Marsh
field The subject Of the present notice was the
youngest of n family of six sons and one daugh-
ter and at the time of his death was the young
est Of the number who had died, with the excep-
ton Of the daughter, whose age was thirty-three
years. Two brothers survive him--Judge William
Martin, who IL in his ninety-third year, and Eben,
now in his eighty-third year lie was happy in
his domestic relations, having married Miss Bet
sey Shepard In June 1926, and consequently
living with her nearly fifty-four years. She sur
wives to mourn his loss, still living on the farm
where they begun their married life He leaves
also three sons and one daughter, the eldest of
of whom is Hon. Willard S. Martin, Of Plainfield
While he did not engage actively in public life,
he ever performed faithfully the duties of citizen
ship, and discharged conscientiously the obliga
tons of every position to which he was called.
May heavens richest benedictons rest upon the
hpreayed ones
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-22
County Agricultural Society.

At the annual meeting of the Washington
County Agricultural Society, recently held at
the Court House in this village, the following
officers were elected: President, Il. w. Bisbee of
Moretown; Vice-Presdent f. Il Andrews Of
Berlin; Secretary, G. c. Eaton OF Middesex post
office address, Montpelier) Treasurer, Joel Fos-
ter, Jr, Of Montpelier; Auditor, Carlos Carpenter
of Barre. Mr.. Coburn, the former Treasurer,
who now holds the office Of Assistant Judge Of the
County Court, had given notice that he could not
longer serve the society Treasurer but Mr.
Whites declining TO serve, after handsome re-
election, was n disappointment to his many
friends Mr. White has been an efficient officer
always at the post Of duty; and his books are a
model of neatness, order and correctness, and il
is with pleasure that we see his name head the
list Of Directors. The society made choice Of the
following Directors: Barre, W. c. White and d.
W. Sowles; Berlin S IL. o. Bosworth and L. n
Ellis; Cabot, L. c. Fisher and Theron Lance;
Calais Charles French; East Calais NJ. A. Kent;
Dnxbury, Samuel Somerville (postoffice address,
Moretown) and Park Avery; East Montpelier H.
II. Martin and c. X. Gray; Fayston, A. ID. Bragg
and g. o. Boyce; Marshfeld, s. /. Gilman and
II. p. Martin Middesex, william Chaplin and r.
W. Warren; Montpelier, f. C. Gilman and C. T.
Sabin; Moretown, A. +. Iovejoy and Andrew
Murray; Mortified, l.. w Avery and o. O. Davis
Orange, S. NJ. Curtis and A. s. Martin; Plain
field, f. j. Bartlett and A. v. Tayler; Roxbury,
o. Boyce and z. c. Stanton; Waitsfield, Otis
Wallis and Julius Palmer; Warren, C. w. Bragg
and l.. A, Eldridge; Waterbury, s. r. Huse and
W. +. Marshall; Williamstown, |. c. Little and
Joel Hersey; Woodbury., O. D. Town and Wallace
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-22

CONDEMNED CoNvIcTs.-The following con-
victs now in the state prison at Windsor are con-
demned to death and sentenced tn be executed, as
follows Henry Gravelin, the second Friday in
March next; John p. Phair, the first Friday in
April next Asa S, Magoon, for the murder of
Streeter at Barre, the fourth Friday in November
next; Edward Tatro, for the murder of Mrs
Butler of Iighgate the first Friday in April, 1880
precisely one year from the date appointed for
the execution OF Phar; Edwin C. Hayden, for the
murder Of his wife at Derby Line the first Friday
after the first Tuesday in January 1881 Gravelin
is a man Of considerable property, and has always
claimed to be innocent. His friends have used
every endeayor to save him, but the last legsla-
ture refused him a reprieve A letter has now
been received from II IL Kern, riblow (Kan
farmer, however, claiming that a French Cana
dian in his employ had confessed while drunk, to
killing man and burning u house in 1876 at
Weathersfed and this is causing considerable
speculation.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-22
Weekk sMsrhets.
Cattle Market.


At Cambridge and Brighton. for the week russtA
January q, 1879.
AMOUNT STOCK AT sARKEr.
Cattle. Sheen. Shofs Hogs. Caira
This week .......... 1852 6.62l 0u0 l2.lp %
Last week ..,.....,, ISIS 47s3 0n0 1860 36
One year ago....... 2,277 6,9O6 O00 $3.50 %
PRicEs-Beer Cafts-Extra fat and heavy premium oxen
t650G6J5, hrst quality, s6000t625 second quality, IS 60
G55O third quality, s2561475 n 100 Ms. total weight
hide talow and dressed beef few choice single pairs
s7M067.25; Bulls. ETC., 81 OO60OO.
Working OreslO0616O * pair, according TO thelr
value as beet. Handy steers eh0dl0.
Aich Coot-tar quality, s20ttiO. extra good si56t6o
with or without calves IA he agreed farrOw and
binary sl0d2; yearllngs sI006l5N: two-yeara-olds
sl2M62sDU; thrte-years-olds. tl5WFt35.00
Sheep and Ldnbs-Common, 3Qllfc; extra, bft5'sc ~
10 live weight, or s20l6t5.50 " head.
Sh0fes-Wholesale OO0t1Nc retail 06l00c " n. Fat
hogs, JlSet3ifc n pound, live weight.
Veal tdires-s 5b06650 n head.
Hdes-Brlghton. 6h10c; country lots, $1,000 n m. Ca
skins oc Tallow, 5c country il4@te Pelts with wool
on, sl@l3j each; country lots, sl65I.35 each.
REMARKs-wh larger supply of cattle prices have
fallen of on the best grades, Of which the full
Small cattle have been selling low for number weeks.
and present rates quoted last week. Western cattle
are Of good quality. Adrch johnson sold sixteen
average 500 & at i4c live; r. T. Pollard sold four
to dress l,lOO bs, at sc dressed; Dow Mouon sold
and ten two and three yearod steers, to dress 700 MS
SIC u n. dressed. In sheep, much of the stock was
bought on the trains their way TO market at 40 ad-
vance TO call In full supply next week, but there IA little
probability OF advance. d. Fisher sold 100 sheep.
erage 100 fb' at hc; H. II. Hubbard sold loo sheep aud
lamhs, average 80 lbs, at &c, dressed Dow Moulon
sold ninety sheep, average lOl lbs. at SIC y pound.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-22

PLAINFIELD.-A mock trial was held at the
school-house hall in this place, January 18th.
The case was one of great intricacy and import
ance Charles Buckley, Jr, tn defendant, had,
it was proven, bought goods Of Batchelder Il
Dewey, the plaintiffs at various times during the
past year, and now tried to evade paying for
them on the ground of infancy lie had never
told Mr. Dewey that he should not pay for them,
but had neglected to do so for so long that the
plaintiffs claimed ratification. Mr.. T.. C. IIoyt
very ably handled the witnesses in behalf of the
plaintiffs, while Mr.. Arthur Hazen and Mr.. J.
G. Wing, of Montpelier conducted the defense
Twelve witnesses were examined on both sides,
which occupied the entire afternoon and made
considerable sport for the spectators At seven
o'clock the trial was reopened and the arguments
made, which lasted till ten o'clock. Mr.. G. W.
Swazey opened the case in behalf Of the plaintiffs,
and was followed by Messrs Wing and EIazen for
the defendant, after which Mr. c. b. Gale closed
the case for the plaintiffs and the court, Mr. Orman
L. lIoyt, summed up the case TO the jury. After
a short consultation they returned to the court
room and reported that they were unable to agree
verdict. The case was very well studied up
on both sides, and the young limbs of the law did
themselves great credit
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-22

ORANGE-Dwellers in this town have been per-
picked and disturbed by a restless and mysteri-
ons animal roaming on the adjacent hills. A
valiant Nimrod undertook to solve the problem,
and tracked the savage beast to the vicinity Of
his lair Returning, he reported it to be cata-
mount, fierce and shaggy. Accordingly a party
of nine set forth armed to the teeth, surrounded
their game, and found it to be huge hound ..
Miss Jennie Plat is very sick with erysipeas. -.
Don't forget the singing-school at the Town Hall
next Wednesday evening. Merrill Bowen and
family moved to Corinth last Monday. MIR.
and Mrs. Colburn are spending the winter with
their daughter, Mrs. ]. p. Lord Mr.. Columns
health is very poor.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-22

WATERBURY. Last Friday, Mr., o. II. Foster
marble dealer here-was run over by horse and
sleigh and considerably injured. While he, in
company with another gentleman, were about to
pass under the railroad bridge, which is located
near the old reform school grounds, Dr. Wrisley
was driving up behind them, and as he did not
have bells ON his horse they were unaware Of his
approach until suddenly u locomotive engine
passed over the bridge, frightening the Doctors
horse so that 1t sprang forward, striking Mr. Fos-
ter in his back with the end Of the thills thereby
knocking him down, and the sleigh passing over
his body injured him 80 that he has not been
able To be about since George W. Stranahan
Jr., who II under one thousand dollar bonds To
appear ut the spring term of Washington County
Court, charged with attempting 10 kill Miss Martha
DemmOn has not been seen for two weeks and ii
il supposed that he has lurched his bondsmen
His father-the tailor left here last Tuesday
and as yet, has not returned. Last Saturday
Sheriff Frank Atherton, in behalf of a New York
firm, attached his goods. The concert given by
the pupils of Miss Dora Abbott, in Hotel Hall.
last Tuesday evening, was pleasant affair, and
they all executed their parts nicely thereby show
ing hat they have had good instructress. On
account of the union prayer meeting that even
ing, there was not as large an audience in attend
ance ~ there otherwise would have been
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-22

BRooKFIEID- The grange OF Brookfeld, which
entertained the public with course OF free lee
lures a year ago, have undertaken the same
thing again this winter. The first OF the course
was delivered last Friday evening by Mr.. Alpha
Messer, OF Rochester, the state lecturer for the
grange, and proved a very successful beginning.
The subject OF the lecture was, 1.-THE Relation OF
Agriculture to Human development" Heshowed
very conclusivey from historical facts that the
progress of the race in civilization nd'virtue has
always been in proportion as the masses have
been engaged in free agricultural pursuits; the
prosperity of nations depends upon the success of
its agriculture He asserted that which needs no
proof-that no occupation is more honorable, II
conducted iutelligently; urging the Importance
OF education for the farmer. At the close OF the
lecture Rev, W. A. Bushee moved an expression
Of approval from the audience of the lecture
(which was so interesting in its matter, just in
sentiment, and healthful in tone" which was
very cordially given; after which, opportunity
being given, some additional remarks were made
by Rev. Mr. Bushee and others. The meeting
WAS closed by quartette singing On the whole
it was very enjoyable entertainment. Thanks
To the grange.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-22
leafhS.


In Barre, January II, ARTEMAs MILLER, aged II
years
In Waterbury, January l6, LEWIS CLARK. aged "a
years
In Duxbury, January 10, Miss BRIDGET CAREY, aged
II years.
In plainneld, January 8, JANE tcARNEsj HATCH
aged N years
In Waterbury, January II, Mrs. DANIEL PIERCE
aged 81 years
In Worcester, January u, ESTHER HAMBLET, aged
e6 years and % days.
In Marshneld January II, JOSHUA II. MARTIN, aged
II years and II months.
In East Montpelier January II, iTnEL W. SANDERS
aged II years and months.
In Montgomery, January ~. after q lingering Illness
JAMES MARTIN, Esq. aged n years.
In East Montpelier, January Is, LEM1RA l.. BARTON,
wife OF David Barton. aged 81 years and months.
In Willlamstown, January ~, BErSEY +. FLINT
widow Of the late Leonard Flint, aged a years and
months.
In Bethel, January 10, NANCY p. WALLACE, wife Of
James wallace aged 81 years. Mr.. Wallace Il nearly ~
year, old
In Marshned, January Is, ALICE NJ SHEPARD,
daughter Of Charles T.. and Carna H. Shepard aged IS
year. and months.
=, 10 Calais, January l2, Of consumption HATTIE !.
BROWN, wife Of Phio W. Brown, aged 35 years and
months. tGreen Bay, Wis., papers please copy.1