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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-09-23

THE Russian pears are certainly pc
culiar race, if not a distinct species.
The latter is by no means impossible,
as the pear is a wild native tree grow
ing as far north as the sixty-ffth degree
of north latitude. The cultivated varie-
ties have the thick, coriaceous, glossy
foliage of the Chinese pears, but,
strange to say, with these marked dis
tinctions, the fruit itself is very much
like our well-known pears. As yet we
have in bearing only one sort-a re-
markably vigorous and erect grower,
as hardy against cold as birch, and
evidently, not outstanding its strong
growth, an early, and by its history a
profuse, bearer. Our first fruit was
gathered early in September; and it
can be kept without diff Guilty through
the whole month. AS this is called
one of the earliest varieties, these
Russian pears have reasonably long
season, though we d. n 1T know if there
are any winter s)rts. We have some
eight or nine other sorts yet to show
VIII they are. The variety above de-
scribed is of medium size, of regular
pear shape, greenish yellow when ripe,
with soft, pleasant buttery hesh-a very
good pear. If readers wish TO know
more about these fruits Eve have no
trees for sale) we only ask tn I'm to en-
close a stamped and directed envelope.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-09-23
Editorial NOtings.

THE Mirror and Farmers double
number of sixteen pages, containing the
award, for its prize butter essays, to-
gether with some sixty of them, is
noteworthy effort in agricultu al jour
nalism that is entitled to great credit.
The essays, as reprinted, are all merito-
rious, and this collection of them, pre-
served in any dairyman's scrap-bJok,
will serve very useful purpose for
future study.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-09-23

AS to the Russiln p.uns, they are a
peculiar race, entirely unlike those of
Western Europe. When GU first speci-
mems began TO mature, we thought
they must be of the type of our native
red plums, although the foliage is en-.
tirely unlike. Only two kinds have yet
fruited ia our grounds, and both of
them turn first red, aud then deep
reddish purple. But they have the
firm fl Ssh of the other European plums,
aud do not differ from them essentially,
being equally subject to the attacks of
the curculio. But they are iron-clad
against the winter, good growers, good
bearers, and of very g BOD quality.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-09-23

WITH the preceding observations,
we take this occasion to say little re-
gardilg the tests we have been making
with the Russian fruits introduced into
America by the Bldd-Gib) expedition
of 1882. Professor Budd of the Iowa
Agricultural College, and Mr.. Charles
Glib of Abbottsford, Que, in that sum-
mer travelled through all the more north
ern orchard regions of Russia, visiting
by the way those of North Germany
and Poland. AS both these gentlemen
have long been our pers )nal friends,
we'll aware of our fondness for such
studies, and living in section of Yer
mont where orcharding, even with the
hardest known varieties, was far from
being a success, we were at once, on
their return, Informed regarding the re-
suits of their journey, which was won
derfllly successful in seeing and secur-
ing the best varieties of tree fruits
known to this coolest section of Europe.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-09-23

II was matter of course that some
years must pass before the trees and
scions brought to this country by our
friends could be brought TO fruitage in
America. Yet as it is marked char
acteristic of most of these northern va
rieties to fruit at an early age, it was
not long before some specimens were
produced. We had already in this
country a number of Russian apples
some of them, as the Red Astrachan,
Duchess of Old 1nburgh, Alexan Ter and
Tetossky, pretty well known in Yer
mont-but amongst them there were no
long keepers, and it seemed to be gen.
eral belief that there were no winter
apples in Russia-or, rather, that the
winter apples of Russia would prove
only late fall fruit in the United States
There was some reason for this sus-
picion, seeing that the whole Russian
empire lies north of the northern line
of Vermont.
The Fort Worth gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-189?, 1891-05-28
A GREAT CRIME.
John griffith Indicted by the Cooke
County Grand Jury for
Inhuman Act.
Special 10 the Gazette.

Special TO the Gazette.
GAINESVILLE, Tx, May 90 - John
Griffith was arrested at all early hour this
morning at his home, twenty miles west of
here, upon an indictment presented by the
grand jury, now i'll session, charging him
with incest. Since the condition of his
daughter was discovered there had been
suspicious of an Infamous crime. The child
died Shortly after its birth AND, there being
suspicious as to the manner of its death,
post nortem examination has been or
dered by the authorities. The arrival of
the officers had been expected by Griffith,
but at the time OF the arrest he was
taken by surprise. Sheriff Ware and
deputies reached Griffith's house at ,
O'Clock this morning and surrounded it.
Just at daylight the accused came out and
was confronted with Winchester. His
capture was effected without resistance and
he was brought here and lodged in jail
His arrest caused sensation. as he had
lived in the county long time and was re-
garded as awell-to-do and respected farmer.
He has family of grown children and a
wife living.
The Fort Worth gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-189?, 1891-05-28
A WAR SPEC.
FIRE INTO a BRIT.
ISL EXPEDITION.
Fifteen British Subjects Incsrcerated in a
Portuguese Prison--Ensland will Make
Demand for Their Release.

LONDON, May pa dispatch received
here from Lorenzo Marquee, Portuguese
town in Africa on the north side of Delagoa
Bay, says that the British turn-screw tor
pedo cruiser Beck, six guns. Commander
Alfred Winslow, has arrived there and re-
ports that a serious conflict has taken place
between the British and Portuguese colony
Commander Winslow says that the troops
stationed at the Portuguese military post
on the river, Pungwec, have attacked the
British South Africa cOmpany's expedition,
commanded by Commissioner Johnston.
Seven Portuguese were killed. The British
loss is unknown.
The British turn-Screw cruiser. Ma
gienne, six guns. Capt Ripon, and the
British composite gunboat, Pigeon, six
guns, Commander Floyd, have arrived at
Beira. Mashonaland a Portuguese settle
ment in South Africa. IL was at Beira that
in April the Portuguese authorities seized
the British mail sacks and refused to allow
them TO go 10 their destination. The mails
were intended for British colonies in
MaShonaland. The British colonists We're
indignant at this high-handed proceeding on
the part of the Portuguese, and complained
to the British government about it.
When Col. Willoughbys expedition
reached Beira the colonel applied for per-
mission to proceed to the Pungwee river in
order to pay the prescribed duties. but re-
ceiving no answer. after forty-eight hours,
he started without permission, and the
Portuguese opened fire on his expedition
and seized two steamers which composed
it. The Portuguese also seized the mails
and provisions and imprisoned fifteen mem
bers of the expedition. Col. Willoughby
endeavorcd to secure the release of his yes
sells by the payment of the usual custom
duties but the Portuguese officials refused
TO accept these payments, and, ordering the
British flag hauled down, hoisted the Portu-
guese in its place. The Portuguese declare
that the British are excluded from Pung-
wee river, which Col. WillOughby's boats
We're navigating when seized.
The Fort Worth gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-189?, 1891-05-28
County Maps of Texas.

|
special 10 the Gazette
AUSTIN, Ten, May 2OIThe following
circular prepared by Land Commissioner
McGaughey shows list OF the "A. counties
in the state: 4 map of any county can be
had by remlttlng the cost OF same to the
land commissioner One hundred and sew
enty-one have been Autographed, and are
Indicated by TO the left. and are 90 cents
edch. The prlce OF Il hand-made copy IS
shown TO the right, the amount being dol
lars.
Anderson, so; Angelina, so; An
drews, 80; Arkansas, SO; Archer
SIS: Armstrong, s.; sAtascosa, SO;
Austin, Si5; Bailey, 50; Bandera,
$50; *Bastrop, so; Fbaylor, sl3;
Bee, sis; Bell, s25: Bexar, SO;
|Blanco, SIS; Borden, IS; EEosque, 80;
Bowie, so; "Bfazofla, ~; ~brazoS, SlU
brewster, SO: frisco, $40; Brown, 80;
Buchei, So; tBurlesoD, 81 @Burnet, So;
caldwell, SD; calhoun. $40; callahan,
SIS: Camp, 10; Cameron, so; Carson, $ ;
lass, 50; Castro: IS IMAM oefs; SD;
Cherokee, 80; Chlidress. $40; "Ciay, ~
Cochran, 50; Coke. SO; Cooke, $50;
coleman, SIS; Collin, SIS; Colllngsworth'
IS; Colorado. Sl5; %Comal, SIS; *Comanche,
So: @Concho, so; sCoryell, S25; Cottle,
$40: Crane, 81; Crockett, SO: Crosby. ST.;
xDallam, IS; dallas, 500; Dawson, -;
Deaf Smith, IS: Delta, s!0; denton, 100;
Do w III &C .'i' S-AiS, CIV 80
Donley, $40; @Duval, so; Eastland, $50;
Sector. 50; Edwards, $50; Ellis, $40; III
Paso, 81; stncindl. gu; krath, so;
rails, go; %t,annln, 50; 'tayette, S2o;
Fisher -; "tIoyd Sl0; toard, ~; toley,
$50; Fort Bend SO; rankin $40; Free
stone, go; FRO, SO Games So; FetalFeS-
ton; $50; Cara 81: Gillespie saO Ftlass-
cock, =. @Gollad, sl5; Gonzales s2o;
Gray. $; Grayson, $50 Greer 80; Gregg,
80: Crimes, w; "Guadalupe, so: haze,
Sl2; Hal, sl2; Hamilton. SO: "tiansford,
IS: Hardoraan, SD; Hardln' 80; HARRIS,
$50; Harrison, 80: Hartley, SlZ; Haskell,
SIS; Hays, SIS: *Hemphlil, -; henderson
So; Hldalgo. 81; ttlil, 50; hockey, 50;
Hood, slo; Hopkins, ~; houston: 50;
Howard, ST.; hunt. 50; hutchinson
Sl2; lrion, $40; Jack, SO: :. Eson, SIS,
rJasper. SO; Jefferson. SD; 'ef Davis,
Sl5; Johnson, so; ZONES, Slo; harnes,
SD; kaufman, w: Kendall, Slo: hent'
Sl2; Kerr Sl5; KIM Die, 81 IA lnney. 80;
King. SD: knox $40: Lamar. - L-ann,
%: *Lampasas, So; Lasaile, S-o LaVaca'
so; lee. So: Leon: 30; Liberty; SO;
~Limestone, go; %Lipscomo' ~ Live
Oak. SIS; +Llano, %ls; Loving, -; Luz
DOCK, 81: Lynn. 81; Manson, Sio; MAI
The Fort Worth gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-189?, 1891-05-28
The Delegates Wanted a New
Party and Voted For 1t.
PLATFORM 0FNO CONSEQUENCE
The Nationalist Indorse the Platform of the
Peoples Party" as 'Nationalsm."
New England and the South Scarcely Rep
resented-Ths South will Vote For
the Democratic Nominee in 1892
and will Not Join the Movement.
The Party Endorsed.

CINCINNATI, ONO, May 2l.-The National
lists have adopted resolution fndorsing the
formation of the peoples party and
pledged themselves 70 render their best eff
forts to advance its upbuilding, and hope
for spirit Of enthusiasm between the ad-
herents Of so noble an inspiration In the
convention all New England and the East
ern states com bined, including New York
and Pennsylvania, had but twenty-eight
delegates. In the South, Louisiana mad
two, North Carolina one. Texas twenty
six, South Carolina one and Tennessee six
"a total of thirty-six for the whole South.
The small representation from the South
was not a surprise, because of the fact that
though the Alliance is very strong il those
states, the open policy has been to obtain
local results without antagOniZing in ma
tional matters the dominant party, the gen
eral understanding being that the Southern
Alliance men were bound to support the
Democratic nominee of 1892.
The national executive committee elected
Robert Schilling, Milwaukee, secretary,
and NJ c. Rankin, Terre Haute, treasurer
The Fort Worth gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-189?, 1891-05-28
PROFLIGACY.
Reeds Congress Eminently Sue
cessful in Wasting Money.
OFFICES FOR POLITICIANS.
What Became ofthe Billion Dollars Hurled
at Bird During the Last Session"
Comment Upon Commissioner
Eaum'S Successor.
New Offices.

Special to the Gazette
WASHINGTON, May 23-One of the
methods employed by the last congress in
reaching the billion dollar line in its ex-
penditurcs was the creation of new places
al the puolic crib and an increase of Sala-
RIGS of some Of those persons already
provided for. The official statement of the
work Of the last session. which lasted three
months, gives some interestin" figures. IL
shows that during the Sessionthe economical
Republican congress created 50! new spe-
cific Offices for which salaries aggregating
$9Us, S67 yearly were provided. Besides
this there was appropriated 81 .495, S5l. 80 for
other new Offices, the number Of offices or
amount of each salary not being specified.
To Offset this appropriation of s., 404, us 80
for new offices. l25 specific places were
dropped, taking with them sl35 944 so and
$3.50 was cut off by dropping off u very
small number Of Offices not specifically
named. This leaves net increase of
81, 363 224. 20 in the salary rolls caused by
the creation of new Offices.
At the first session of the same congress
the net increase of Offices was 1873. carrying
a net increase of *, 686. 22S. IT, The Fifty
first congress, therefore, added over 100
places to the Federal patronage list, at an
annual expense 10 the public of S4949,-
1922. 1t is this sort of record that made
the Republican billion congress the most
reckless and eXtravagaat one in the history
of the country, and it is not surprising that
its leaders are wondering what the people
will think of their party next year.
As stated Hon. John w Foster will act
as diplomatic adviser At the state depart
ment during Blaine's absence. Foster is
virlually acting secretary Of state where
questions Of policy are concerned. Blaine
has conhded his aims and desires in nearly
all Of the important foreign problems now
pending before the state department TO
Foster.
Gen. Fred Kucfer of Indiana will be
urged for the position of commissioner if
Gen. Raum resigns, as now seems probable.
Gen. Kuetler is an old personal friend of
President Harrison. Gen. Hastings of
Pennsylvania is also mentioned with sig
niiicaut emphasis
The Fort Worth gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-189?, 1891-05-28
JUDGE TERRELL
DECLINES TO SERVE AS ONE OF
THE LAW CODIFERS.
Judge 4. L. Fillmore Approximations
County Maps Can be Secured-Prot-
estant Episcopal Church Council.
Special TO the Gazette

s'p'NAii ~ tl4t NrtEtAtC-
AUSTIN, Ten. May 20.-There are no
new developments in the textbook bill.
Hon. Wells Thompson, one of the re-
Gently appointed codiiers, was here to-day
King Sims, charged with tho murder of
Edward Brandon near Waco on May Il,
was brought to this city last night and
lodged in Jail for safe keeping.
On being officially notified OF his appoint
ment as one of the commissioners 10 codify
the laws. the Hon. A. ". Terrell declined
to accept, on the ground of pressing private
affairs which would not spare him the time
to do the laDorious work required of
codfers. judge L. I Fillmore of Austin.
an able and highly respected attorney, has
been appointed in his stead.
The forty-second annual council of the
the Protestant Episcopal church of the
diocese of Texas met at ST David's church
in this city to-day. The council sermon
was preached by Rev. Sebright Leigh of
Brennan. The council will remain i'll ses-
sion tomorrow and Friday.
The Fort Worth gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-189?, 1891-05-28

flames had made such headway as to be
wholly uncomfortable, and rapidly spread
to the buildings west of it, all of which
were frame buildings. The losses, as far
as can be ascertained, are as follows:
j. S. Redden, stock OF boots and shoes,
estimated at 5000, an entire loss; in
surance, $500.
]. NJ. Childers, general merchandise, e.-
timated at 5000; Insurance, $50.
Enoch Anderson, barber shop, total loss;
no insurance.
f. y. Weisendanger, barber shop, every
thing saved.
Lowry & McLane saved all their goods in
somewhat damaged condition.
NO insurance on any Of the buildings.
MIR. K. g. Armstrong, while assisting in
tearing down all awning, was struck on the
head by falling piece of timber, sustain
lug a severe conclusion of the brain, and is
IN a critical condition to-day
The Fort Worth gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-189?, 1891-05-28
A YOUNGSTERS ACT.
A Boy of Thirteen Years Deliberately
Plans His Death. and successfully
Carries Out His scheme.
Special to the Gazette.


LIBERTY HILL, Ten. May 20-News
reached this city to-day of the suicide OF
small boy, only thirteen years of age. His
parents live abont fifteen miles from here,
and own sheep ranch Their names are
Vent. The boys father sent him out to
round up sheep yesterday evening He
took his little brother. still younger, with
him ON horseback AS they were riding
along he told his little brother he was going
to kill himself and that he would give him
his horse and saddle, so he got down, taking
off the saddle got the blanket, spread it out
on the ground, tied a string to the trigger
of his gun, fastened the string 10 bush,
told his little brother goodbye, lay down
on the blanket, placed the muzzle Of the
gun to his breast and gave it pull, shoot
ing himself through the heart. His little
brother was too young, it seems, TO realize
what mis- brother was doing, but begged
him not to kill himself.
No cause is known so far for his rash act
The Fort Worth gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-189?, 1891-05-28
DEATH-DEALING RATTLERS.
The Country Surrounding San Antonio
Abounds with Them-Five Victims
Reported within q Week.
Special TO the Gazette.

SAN ANTONIO. Tex, May 2O.-At this
time of year the rattlesnakes, in which
the surrounding country abounds, are much
more vicious. Within week five persons
have been bitten. One of them, boy
named Remple, is dead and three are on the
road to recovery. The last victim will die.
He is G. w. Brecker, chicken peddler.
He went to the residence OF Col p. 3.
Andrews to purchase some poultry. After
completing his purchase he went into the
pasture to drive his horses up, when huge
rattlesnake imbeded its fangs into his
thigh. Every spring many Mexican sheep
herders lose their lives because of their be-
lief that the only remedy for the bite is to
kill the snake, cut it open and apply tho
warm body as poultice to the wound: .,ssSs
The Fort Worth gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-189?, 1891-05-28
8 Young Wife's Act.

,a. sa. l. T., May 23.-News reached
e. lhe suicide OF Mrs. j. s.
sea-. .. eSt.mable young wife of the
'aul ut Caretta, the section
g.. Fort Gibson. The woman
L.. ..rErd IN her room dead, having
.-- aa Ia'S. 1t is not known what
s a.E 20 commit the act, but it is
s., #" De domestic relations. She
'' laughter of wealthy planter, hav-
"a, ,-"4. rom home and married Har-
p.,.,,. union being opposed b. her
The Fort Worth gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-189?, 1891-05-28
Held ACROSS the railroad TRACK,

SHREVEPORT La, May pa colored
girl about eighteen was murdered near
Vaudeville, Bossier parish, by being held
across the railroad track by two negroes
until the body had beeu run over by the
train The negroes escaped after witness
ing their deed and are being followed by q
large body of armed men. II they are
caught they will be lynohedI
The Fort Worth gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-189?, 1891-05-28
A FARMER BURNED OUT.
He Loses His Residence aud It's Entire
Contents.

Special to the Gazette
GORDON, Ten May 23-The dwelling
house and outbuildiugs on the premises OF
Mr.. John Weiginlie. prosperous farmer
near Gordon, We're entirely destroyed by
fire yesterday. Nothing was saved except
the clothing the family were wearing n the
time. The origin of the fire WIS from
defective fue. The fire was not discovered
until it was beyond control The loss SuS-
tanned they estimate at $500. The generous
people of the community have responded
promptly to the relief of the unfortunate
family. and ere long they will be under a
new roof
The Fort Worth gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-189?, 1891-05-28
BROTHERLY KINDNESS.
A Farmers Neishbors Cultivate His Crops.
Hillsboro's Council-A Fire.
Special to the Gazette,

Special TO the Gazette.
HLLsBoRo, TEX, May 22.-air. A. G.
Hoffman, living two niles north of Hills
boro, had the misfortune to lose one of his
eyes. which caused him to get behind with
his crops Ten of his nearest neighbors
met last week with their teams and plowed
out his crop, both of cotton and corn
John Whiteworth, living three miles from
5svn, had his team yesterday to run away
with new cultivator, tearing it all to
pieces. Neither he nor the team were Sc
riously hurt
The city council of Halsboro at their reg
The Fort Worth gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-189?, 1891-05-28
FIRE AT COMANCHE.

Frame Buildings Burned to the
ST.. "round-List of Losses.
"a. To The Gazette
d, , G.l.N az, TEX, May 23.-This morning
ed ,l-og6 nre was discovered in the boot
see NJ store of J. P Redden. on the north
ne square. When discovered the
The Fort Worth gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-189?, 1891-05-28
An Old Veteran Dead.

Special TO the Gazette.
SHERMAN. Ten, May 23.-Mathew Ham
ilton, an Old ex-Confederate veteran, died
last night near this city He was wounded
at Cold Harbor, and the musket ball and
his discharge were exhibited here to-day.
The ball weighs an ounce and it was cut
from his leg Only pfew years ago
The Fort Worth gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-189?, 1891-05-28
PERHAPS UNPRECEDENTED.
A Two-Year-Old Girl CriminaIly Assaulted
at Eagle Pass.
Special to the Gazette.

EAGLE Pass, TEX, May 2O.-The grand
jury empanelled here this morning has
been engaged all day in investigating
horrible and unprecedented case of crimi-
nal assault upon an infant less than two
years old The creature accused of the
hideous crime was said 10 have been found
with the wounded and screaming child
near an clubhouse at O'Clock this morning
There is no doubt that the crime was COM
mitted, but the circumstances Of the case
and the unreliable character of the testi-
mony leaves serious doubts if the guilty
party has been apprehended.
The Fort Worth gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-189?, 1891-05-28

ular meeting last night passed an ordinance
making il penalty and $3.50 fine for any
person 10 sell either the Police Gazette,
Fox's Weekly New York Illustrated News,
Kansas City Sunday Sun, or any other SEN
sational paper of the kind.
The Fort Worth gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-189?, 1891-05-28

The Weekly GAzxz11eke best adver-
sssemsps e Be had
The record-union., 1891-12-12
Special to the REcoRp.Un1or.

CAIRO (Ill.j, Dec. ia collision occur
red last night at Mountain Glen, near
Nlurphysboro, H., on the Mobile and
Ohio Railroad, between the freight and
construction trains.
Three persons were killed, one fatally
and eight badly injured. The killed are
Engineer Flipper of the freight train and
Simon Olsen and ]. Miller of the work
train. The injured are j. S. Applegate,
fatally; Logan Dixon, James Elliott,
William Gregory, John Massey, Dennis
Godfrey, James Baine, Michael Daily and
Charles Winters.
The Coroner's verdict places the blame
on the engineer of the work train, who
1ailed to flag the train, as ordered.
KILLED AT A CROSSING.
EVANSVILLE Ind.), Dec. n.-Robert
huston and wife were killed this morn
ing at Erskine station by the Evansville
and Terre Haute engine. Ruston thought
he could cross the track ahead of the en-
glne. Death was instantaneous.
TWO WOMEN AND A CHILD KILLED.
CHICAGO, Dec. 1.-Two women and an
infant were instantly killed this evening
at Homewood by the Big Four express
train on the Illinois Central tracks. The
names were Mrs. May Witt and Mrs.
Anna Garschalk and the infant child of
the latter. Mrs. Wits sister-in-law es-
capped with slight injuries. The three
women were walking on the track Just
outside of the village, returning home,
and did not see the rapidly approaching
express train.