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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-01-23
Not q Parallel Case.

The Argus and Patriots exhibition of a
bully's manners and Its assumption of
knowledge" in its last issue, about opin.
ions switch seem to overthrow the
Vermont corporation tax law, are entirely
characteristic" The opinion which,
with habitual but transparent guile, it
says "seems to overthrow our tax law
and " it is believed by many eminent ju-
rists will be sustained by the full BENCH"
but in respect to which it does not take
the trouble to enlighten its readers, ais
believed by many eminent jurists " to
have about as much to do with the Yer
mont law as an opinion in the celebrated
Cock Robin case. So far The WATCH.
MANS statement is as good as, and we be-
lieve better than, the dictum of the Argus,
which has habit of making sweeping
assertions and treating as facts the things
asserted. We are not surprised to learn
that our courteous contemporary found
the extracts from decisions of the federal
supreme court, recently published in this
paper, "dull" reading. The Argus has
faculty for getting on the wrong side
of questions, legally and politically. In
this matter of state taxation of corpor-
atoms its fatality is especially conspicu-
GUS, and it is experiencing the common
lot of newspapers whose course is deter
mined by motives and principles other
than those of right and justice. The
more it founders around, the deeper it
sinks in the quagmire of its own creation.
Any reading that conflicts with its wrong
positions and exposes its inconsistencies
and absurdities, it will very naturally find
"dull." THE WATERMAN will, however
in truly fraternal spirit, strive to make
its columns reasonably lively for its es'
teemed but somewhat squeamish contem
porary.
1t will be found that the Californis
railroad tax cases, of which the San
Mateo county was the leading one, could
not have parallel in any case that might
come up under the Vermont law. The
facts in the case may be of general inter
est. By the constitution of California, al
taxable property in the state is to be taxed
in proportion to its value, but in ascer
tanning its value as basis for taxation
distinction is made between the prop
erty owned by individuals and tina
owned by railroad corporations. 4
mortgage is treated, for the purposes o
taxation, as an interest in the propert,
affected thereby" and "ercept as to raj
roads and other quasi corporations" tn
value of the property affected, less tn
value of the security, is to be assesse
and taxed to its owner, and the value O
the security is to be assessed and take
to its holder This is by provision of a
article in the state constitution. But
the same article the franchise, roadway
road-bed, rails and rolling stock of a
railroads operated in more than one cour
ty" are to be assessed at their actual valu
and apportioned to the counties, cities an
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-01-23

IRA SHERMAN Of Dandy, a notorious char
acter, who was indicted at the September term
OF the county court was after long search
arrested the 10Th. He had cut out a good sized
apartment in hay NOW, where he was pro-
vided with buffalo robes and blankets; and
from this boudoir there was a hole or passage
floor In following this the officers had to cut
the panks and take them up in order to get at
him. After doing this and probing the hole
with pitchfork a few times, Mr.. Sherman
decided TO come out and surrender.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-01-23

CHEAP DouGHNUTs Three cups sifted flour,
one cup sugar, one-haf teaspoonful cinnamon
or any kind of spice, a very little salt, one
measure each of acid and soda (or two beaping
teaspoonfuls acid and one moderately heaping
teaspoonful soda) of Horsfords Bread Prepa-
ton sift all together; wet with milk, roll out
thin and fry in boiling lard. Make them
pretty stiff or they will soak fat.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-01-23

nave audited and settled the ACCOUNT OF the
treasurer Of Washington county, as above, this
LIST day of January, 1884.
MELVILLE E. SMILE, auditor.
We have examined the foregoing settlement
of the treasurers account, and approve the
same. We further find there is due the county
for rent of town clerks Office the sum of 800,
and there is an outstanding Indebtedness of thu
county to the amount of $207 "a. for which
orders have been drawn, but not presented to
the treasurer for payment.
j. ii. HASTINGS, Judges Of
j. M. FISHER, Washington Co. Court.
Montpelier, January 8, 1884.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-01-23
Financial Statement OF Washington
County.

George W. Reed, treasurer in account with
Washington county;
DEBIT
Cash hand January |, 1888. ...........sl 6s7 81
April T. 1888 cash received for old windows Sold IS
April 81, 1883, cash received for old windows
December IL, 1888, cash received from state
treasurer for peddiers license ..,......... 50 IS
i, 1884 Sc 10
Total. sl,7ss 40
CREDIT.
By amount of orders paid in 1883 ......... $3.50 s.
BY account of insurance county buildings. 6S 80
BY salary and expenses of treasurer ........ 20 90
January L. 1884, balance TO account..... l0l7 06
Total ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 1886 ~
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-01-23
NEW PARTNERS AND MANAGEMENT.

The set works had been greatly improved. the
idea more fully developed. the mechanical con-
struction simplified and compacted In 1865
General p. p Pitkin, whose great capacity for
business and indomitable push had won him
honors and gained him successive promotions
in the quartermaster department OF the army
Of the Potomac, proved his business sagacity and
his confidence in the undeveloped possibilities Of
this invention by entering into partnership
with Mr. Lane. The association then had the
essential elements of success, a meritorious in
vention for which there was an active and
growing demand, an ample field, bright me-
chanical originating power, an energetic and
capable business management. This strong
combination was soon after reinforced by the
admission of J. w. Brock to the partnership,
with his energy and ample capital, and under
the firm name of Lane, Pitkin & Brock barring
some slight interruptions in 1868 the business
was condu till 1873, when the organization
was made perpetual under a special act OF in
corporation, and took the name of the Lane
Manufacturing Company. Mahlon Taplin a
clerk in the office under the former style of the
firm, was for some time secretary of the cor
poration. BY his tact and enthusiasm he con-
tributed materially to the introduction and
sales OF the manufactures of the company,
In 1882 General Pitkin purchased Mr.. Brock $
interest. The corporate management at
the present time is Denis Lane, presi-
dent, the mechanical man of the company
p. p. Pitkin vice-president and general BUSH
ness manager @. p. Ptkin, secretary and
treasurer, whose responsible and laborious
duties include the extensive correspondence OF
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-02-27
A Little Lunch.

The New York Hour tells this little
story Of one of its stock brokers Mr..
Russell Sage, it is well known to his in.
tinlatcs, is possessed by n spirit of lavishs,
not to say reckless. hospitality and 4
taste for refined gOurmdndise, which,
only by habitual exercise of the most
rigid sel(control and cultivated as
coticism, he is able TO keep within
bounds. Even rs il is, the natural in
stinct sometimes asserts itself, and it
was IN one Of these proligal moments
that he invited n young broker, who had
executed some commissions for him, to
lunch. The heart of the young broker
swclled with greatlul emotion, and he ac-
cepted the invitation with avidity. As
he took his scat at one of Delmonico's
tables, the healthy appetite of youth
wavcred IN pleasing uncertainty between
the sayOry attractions of canvas. back,
washed down with Burgundy, and it'll
latlng anticipations of tcrrapin, favored
with Pommcry Sec. But like Il WE'LL
bred young broker, as he was, he cour-
tcollsly left il TO his host TO name the
menu. what are you going to have,
Mr.. S.?' said the ailable Amphitryon !;
81 am going to have some rice pud:
ding" There was the slightest possible
emphasis on the personal pronoun, but
1t wosenough. Those appetizing visions
melted away like "yapor wreaths that
dim the summer morn" or like a
lambs margin under the benign
Influence of one of Mr.. Sagcs
points" and the crest-fallen but crafty
young broker thought he'd like rice
pudding, too. But he doesn't yoarn 70
lunch with the great iinnncier any moro.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-02-27
How 10 Cook q Canyas.Dack Dnck.

To Roast u canvas-back duck. -
Pluck the duck, except wings and head
Cut of the wings. Draw the whole in
side and windpipo. Put alcohol in
small flat pan; set fire to it and hold
the duck over the flame one minute.
Clean the duck by rubbing with dry
cloth. Cut off the neck and head. Take
tho skin off the head, and remove the
eyes. Put the head inside the duck,
with the end of the bill Just sticking
out; season inside with salt and pepper,
and truss in the ordinary fashion. The
web feet are not cut of. Roast on the
spit for about fifteen minutes, few min
utcs more or less, according to size.
10 broil n canvas-back duck
Clean as for roasting. Split the duck
on the back, season, and anoint with
sweet oil. Put the duck in n double
gridiron with hinge Cook over brisk
fire for about twelve minutes. When
placed on dish pour over it melted but
ter, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and chop
ped parsley.
10 serve canvas.back duck
Cnnvas-backs should be served on hot
plates, and eaten as soon as taken off
the fire. Serve with them current iellv.
fried hominy in round or oblong shapes.
and celery salad
CHARLES DELMoNICo.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-02-27

A ncighbormg merchant made the re-
mark in my hearing, "We buy goods
and lose money. Morgan buys goods
and makes money" The meaning was
that Morgan generally struck the
market in the right way and at the right
time, while others so often made
blundcrs. Another old merchant cx-
claimed, Look at that Morgan that is
buying up everything. A little while
ago he came here green, and now he
can give his note for $4,000" The
only mistake in the remark was that
Morgan never was green. Politicians
made the same mistake. They sup
posed that man just indicted into
office would, for while at least, need
leading strings. Morgan, however,
showed himself Immediately the master
of the situation either in business or in
public life. He met every exigency
with surprising readiness. At one time,
for instance, he purchased an immense
quantity of tea at public auction sale,
and the auctioneers told him that the
amount was rather large for one mans
note. Morgan's reply was: 81 will
give you your own paper instead of
mine" He went in Wall street and
bought sufficient quantity of that
very firms paper to meet the bill, and
he never had to repeat the lesson
NeW York letter.
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Ready.

The late Bishop Wilberforce, Of En-
gland, was the most eloquent preacher
on the bench of bishops, the most ener-
getic worker in his diocese, and the
most accomplished and witty leader in
society. Many who were jealous of his
great gifts and influence, and others
who disliked his High Church princi-
pies, used to accuse him of insincerity
and Il readiness to sacrifice convictions
for social success. He acquired the UNI
dignifed and suggestive nickname Of
"Soapy Sam" But he never showed
greater presence of mind, or more ready
wit, than in interpreting this nickname
under trying circumstances. He was in
q large and fashionable company, where
"A bright girl attracted his attention, and
excited his rare power for fascinating
children. Her confidence was COM
pletely won, and she ventured to ask
"Will You answer me n question:"
"Certainly," he answered.
"Will YOU, truly" she repeated.
"Trulyw
BY this ting the attention of the
whole company was arrested, and they
listened, half in amusement and half in
CONSERVATION, to the question:
"Why do people call you 'Soapy
Sam ="
But the bishops face did not color,
nor his voice faltcr. The answer. came
prompt and gentle, 81 suppose it must
be because when | happen to get into
dirty water always come ont clean"
The company could not refrain from a
general laugh, in which the bishop
heartily joined.-YoutHS CompaniOn.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-02-27
In Death Together,

among the confused mass who were
struggling and screaming in the Inflated
Columbus, were noticed middled-aged
man and his wife. Their conduct was in
marked contrast with that of the other
passengers. The panic which had
seized the others was not shared by
them, but their blanched faces told that
they realized the peril that surrounded
them. The only movement of muscles
or nerves was that produced by the chill
ing atmosphere. They stood close to-
gether, their hands clasped in each
other, rs if about to contemplate suicide
together, and thus fulfill the marital
vow of standing by each other in the
varying tide of life's tortures and mis-
fortunes. AS the wreck careened with
the gale from one side to the other, and
while the spray and waves were drench-
ing them at every moment, the husband
turned and imprinted kiss upon the
companion of his life, and while thus
embraced heavy sea broke over the
wreck and both were washed away and
not seen afterward.
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long lost brother, but it wasn't, and 80
in one year from date Mehy married tho /
"county gawk."
Ell MAHDI AND GUM ARABIC.


The toothsome gnmdrop and the rub
berlike marshmallow will soon be an ex
pensive luxury, and all because the
"Falso Prophet" thousands of miles
away, is stirring up rebellion in the
Soudan. Pure gum arabic composes ovei
thirty per cent. Of all the best confec'
tionery and comes almost exclusively
from the Soudan. Khartoum is its great
market. 1t is brought there by the ia.
tiyes and bartered to merchants from
Cairo and Suakim for guns, cartridges,
trinkets and other articles dear to the
heart Of n savage. Once n year, during
October and November, when the Nile
is at its highest, the yield is foated
down on barges to Cairo, and thence
shipped to the four principal markets of
the world London, Paris, Marseilles and
New York. A small part is taken over
land Oh camels to Suakim, about a three
months trip. The unit of commerce is
n bale containing 500 pounds. The En-
ropean consumption every year is 1900
Of these bales, while America consumes
half MS many.
Since FL Mahdi has been disaffecting
the Soudan the price of gum has stead
lily been going up, and from the usual
price Of eight or ten cents pound it has
now risen to twenty, and there is little
to buy at that. No crop was brought in
during the year past, and unless the in
surrection is quelled within the course
of three months there will be none next.
The Cairo merchants Of course will not
send their money into the Soudan in its
present state, even could their agents
get there safely. Besides this, there is
very little to bring out, as none has been
gathered during the past year.
The Soudan negroes, having very
little Of the Yankee thrift will not work
unless they can see an immediate return
for their labor. As III Obeid is already
occupied and Khartoum is likely to be
soon, there is no chance Of bringing the
crop out by water, and an overland
ireightage would be most expensive,
taking caravan nearly year to make
the trip between Khartoum and Cairo
Even then bale would be heavy load
Tor camel.
Nearly all Of last years crop was de-
stroyed by the Egyptian army while
they were in Khartoum. The bales Of
gum were piled in large pens waiting for
the fall rise IN the river TO be shipped
to Cairo. The army being short of
grain bags dumped the gum on the
ground and appropriated the bales. OF
course the next rain washed thousands
Of dollars into the soil Of Khartoum. A
Cairo merchant writing to n firm in New
York city says that the price Of gum is
almost fabulous, and that there are three
buyers to every invoice. Several Lon.
don and Marseilles firms have already
made fortunes out Of the sudden rise.
In few weeks gum arabic will probably
be quoted MS high ~ fifty cents n pound.
At that rate candy will DO worth almost
its weight in gold.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-02-27
The Atlantic Under IIowcl,s

During the years that Howells edited
the atlantic there was not n serial
story or scarcely short one appeared
III II IRON newpen that was NOT notice.
ably after his own manner Ono ofton
amused ones self with wondering II
such an unusual production as CobIe'a
str,,o ntiSslieS, or such picture of
IR, rusBg primitive strength as Mrs.
''eu. .,.a Lass o Lowrie"' found it's
wy way 'illther, what would become of it ?
~, Ger, ,In 1t is that the atlantic praise of
.no latter work was fainter than that Of
"5y other magazine of its class Tbo
p p,o,, attitude was plainly that of a
" oi"l VINO dld not admire, hardly dared
u uisy, but would not condemn n work
o "n,U' round such ready and general nc.
uep'ahce'--Boston Transcript.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-02-27
THE BELLS or LYNN.


When the eve Ia growing gray, and thu
tide Ia rolling in,
Isit and look across the bay TO the bonn!
town Of Lynn,
And tho fisher folks are near,
But wish they never hear.
The songs the far bells make for me, III,
bonny bells Of Lynn,
The folks are chatting gay, and I heal
their merry din,
But look and look across the bay to tho
bonny town Of Lynn;
lie told me TO wait hero
Upon the old brown pier,
To wait and watch him coming when the
tide was rolling in.
Oh, see him pulling strong, pulling DER
the bay 10 me,
And hear his Ioyial song, and bis merry
face seej
And now he's at the pier,
My bonny love and dear
And hos coming up the sea-washed steps
with hands outstretched TO me.
oh, my love, your check il cold, and your
hands are stark and thin
Oh, hear you not tho bells OF old, tho
bonny bells OF Lynn2
Oh, have you naught 10 say
Upon our wedding dayf
Love, hear you not 1.-THE wedding bells across
the Bay Of Lynnf
Oh, my lover, speak 10 mo and hold mo
fast, mine Ownl
For fear this rising sea, and these winds
and waves that moan
But mover a word no said
He Is dead my love IL dead
All, me! nh, me did but droamj and
am all alone
Alone, and old, and gray; and the tide
ia rolling in;
But my hearts away, away, away, in tho
old graveyard at Lynn
Temple Bar.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-02-27

ABIaAn-"What | hall these letters
again for Miss Fanny, and not one for
me?. postman-"Av course not. Do
you think mo 30 mean as to be brinoin,
ye letters from another gintleman and I
hllen myself coming to see va eve,v
mo morning M this whole month past, dars.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-02-27

DIVIDENDS. - John Huntington, of
Cleveland, some years ago put S2G, 600
into the Standard Gil Company, and has
drawn large dividends ever since. The
other day in New York he was offered
81, 900, 900 for his interest and he sold
it. He went home with deed for a
800, 900 house in one pocket and drafts
for $500, 200 i'll the other.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-02-27

"HAs your ma got religion" asked
little Nettie. eyes, of course" replied
Eddie. 81 didn't know but she hadn't
auy, she speaks so sharp and ugly to you
sometimes" continued Nettie. son, "
exclaimed Eddie, frightening mp, 81
guess she's got that kind-the religion
OF the cross |"
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-02-27
A Case Not Beyond Helm.

Dr. M. Il. Hinsdale, Kenawee, Ill, ad.
vises us Of a remarkable case Of consump
tion. He says "a neighbours wife was at
tackled with violent lung disease, and pro
nounced beyond help from quick consump.
ton As last resort the family was per.
suaded to try DR.. WIN. Halls Balsain for tho
Lungs To the establishment Of all, by ths
time she had used one half dozen bottles she
wasabout the house doing her own work.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-02-27

Sure cure for Blind, Bleeding and Itchink
Piles. Ono box has cured worst cases Of 20
Years standing. No one need suffer five min.
htes after using Williams Indian Pile Ointment.
It absorbs tumors, alsys itching, acts as poul-
toe, gives instant relief. Prepared only for
Piles, itching Of private parts. Mailed for 81.
Frazier Med. Co., Cleveland. O.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-02-27

wouldst see blithe looks, fresh checks beguile,
Aye, woudst see December smilei
Wouldst zee hosts OF new roses blow?
Carboline makes the hair to grow
On the baldest Of heads.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-02-27

dc that hath trade, hath an estate he that
hath calling, hath place Of profit and
humor. plowman on his legs is higher than
agenteman on his knees.-Franklin
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-02-27

Improve your opportunities" said Bona
Parte to school Of young men "every hour
lost now is chance Of future misfortune"
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-02-27
PLEA, Pllcai PIIns.

Perfect valor consists in doing without wit
nesses all we should be capable Of doing before
the world. Acknowledgement.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-02-27

Drinking wator neither makes man sick,
nor in debt, nor his wife widow.-Spanish
maxim.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-02-27

From Boulder, Colorado, Miss N. Z. Wilder
writes: Samaritan Ne,uine cured my epilepsy.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-02-27

DR.. Sanford's Liver Invigorator purifos the
blood, aids digestion, regulates the bowels.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-02-27

The dentists take the stump during apoliti-
al campaign.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-02-27

To enjoy the pleasure Of wealth thou shouldth
first experience the fatigue Of labor. Chinese
maxim
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-02-27

Ladies' andchldren's Boots and Shoes cannot
run over II Lyons Patent Heel Suffers are used.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-02-27

To be happy is not the purpose Of our being
but 10 deserve happiness.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-02-27

iouNo men Of strong constitutions
s .ho aa not forget that Goliath died from
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-02-27

Nothing is so credulous as vanity, or so igno.
ant ofwhat becomes itself. -Shaksreare,
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-02-27

One Of the mblimost things in the world Is
plain truth.-Bulwer.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-02-27

The short, hacking cough, which leads to
consumption, Is cured by PisO's Cure.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-02-27

No opiates or drastic cathartics are to b
found in the peerless Samaritan Ne,uine.
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He that maketh haste to be rich shall not DO
nnocent.-Solomon.