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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1898-12-17
HOW TO MAKE a GIFT.
The Wife of a New York Man
Knew the Way to Do 1t.

A certain New Yorker, whose in
come permits the qualification Of his
generous impulses, wanted to send a
substantial gift to an old friend, a
clergyman, whose small parish in a
distant community vouchsafed him
more of love and reverence than sal
airy, says the New York Times. Il
am going TO send b $780," the New
Yorker announced to his wife one day
in December.
care you?" she said. I'm glad"
Then after minute she asked: How
will you send it?'
"By check, of course" was the re-
ply. GLOW else could ~
But the wife demurred. ut seems
a little too-too sordid, doesn't it, for
man like Mr.. B? Let me man
age, may II" and the husband con-
sented.
On Christmas morning registered
express package was delivered at the
little western parsonage to Mrs. b.
She opened it wonderingly and found
a little flat box. Going further, a mat
of silk paper was removed and a
dainty booklet of Christmas remem-
brance was disclosed. This was taken
out and admired and the card beneath
it read for the givers. Something still
showed under a second mat of paper,
and, when that had been put aside,
there, fitted neatly in the bottom of
the box, were five tiny silken bags,
each tied close with little bow of
ribbon. Each contained $50 gold
piece. This was the wife of the New
Workers. delicate way of eliminating
the check element.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1898-12-17
A Happy New Year.

Delight and pathos are inextricably
mingled with the thought OF New
Years day. 1t is only a conventional
point of time; any other would
do as well. Every day closes an OLD
year and begins new one, but for
all that we cannot help feeling that
this day, which is agreed upon through
out Christendom for the beginning OF
a new year, is somehow unique. The
pathos comes from the review of the
past, and from the sense that another
notch has been cut Tor us on the stick
of time. The delight arises from the
anticipation of the new and better en-
pcricnces of the year to come. What
interest any rational person could have
in having his fortune told is mystery.
The zest and charm of life consist
largely in the fact that each day is
like a new page in the story. If you
wish to enjoy your book you do not,
when it is half-read, turn to the clos.
ing chapter to discover how it turns
out. You do not thank anyone for
telling you the plot. 1t is so with
life. There is infinite satisfaction in
each days contribution to the record
You do not want to anticipate it. 1t
would be a curse if anyone could tell
you just what the year would bring
1t is just as reasonable to suppose that
the year will be happy as sad. Who
can tell? Who can control that? Are
we not in the hands of God? That is
the reason for happy New Years
| day.-Boston Waterman.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1898-12-17
For the Children.

Yes said Mr.. Blykins, Eve al
ways celebrate Christmas for the chill
dren's sakes. They expect it, you
know, and I wouldn't have the heart
to disappoint them"
But you and Mrs. BlylSins always
remember each other"
ooh, yes. I am going to give her a
$200-coat and l have reason to think
she intends to give me $50-chair. We
always settle we'll in advance what our
presents will be. All we have to think
about now is a doll for the little girl
and tin wagon for the oy."-Wash-
ington Star.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1898-12-17
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and bury him low,
Then cover him up with a mantle Of
love
AS pure and as soft as the snow.
Well remember the good things he
brought day by day,
The life and the light and the cheer:
The blessings so common, We needed
them not,
The friendships so true and SO dear
We will blot out the gloom and the
doubts and the fears,
And forget all the battle and din:
Forget all the WEAKNESS, sorrow and
pain
And wilt Thou, Lord, blot out all
the sim?
So we will be ready to greet the New
Year.
Forgetting the ills that are past.
Reaching forth to be Drawer and
grander, more true,
Till we come to the browning" at
last
Elizabeth E. Kent, in Minneapolis
Housekeeper.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1898-12-17
"Eze mounts beast 1Dhose Days are trying"

With gifts designed to meet the needs
OF people and Of nation.
ST. Nick will bring to suffering souls
Relief from tribulation:
His pack which bears to our own homes
Good things in fullest measure
Will bear to these new lands of ours
AS great load of treasure
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1898-12-17

The sleigh and reindeer which convey
The saint when northward flying
Are here discarded. and he mounts
A beast whose ways are trying:
But safely through the hidden paths
OF tropic forest taneles
The lowiy burden bearer plods.
Nor stops at sleeps and angles.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1898-12-17

CINCE Uncle Sam has gained new lands
~ By forceful acquisition.
Our good old patron Santa Claus
Has now wider mission:
To tropic isles he now must go.
Which snow has never whitened.
Where children Of the soil exis.
In manner unenlightened.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1898-12-17

The Jolly saint with right good will
lnvaGes our new possessions.
Intent upon the veal Of man
Regardless of professions:
To high and low alike he comes
Good gifts and plenty bringing.
His mission in all lands fulfills
And sets all hearts a-singine.
FRANK b. WEIGH
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-08-03
Vermont News.

The grocery store of Ranney & Potts at
st Johnsbury was Quilted by fire on Tues
day. Several tons Of butter were ruined.
CLIFFORD A. PLACE of Highgate, men,
Der Of Company B, First Vermont Regi-
ment, died last Friday at Chickamauga
Park, after long illness with typhoid fe-
yer. His father was with him when he
mont. after they were embalmed at Chat
tanooga.
BYRON U. ROBERTS Of Bennington, who
nine years ago was convicted of murder in
the second degree for killing Louis Valdez
OF Woodford, and sentenced to twenty years
at hard labor in States prison at Windsor,
was pardoned last Friday by Governor
circuit on the ground that he was innocent
OF the crime of which he was convicted.
The thirty-second national encampment
OF the Grand Army will be held at Cincin-
natl, o., September to 10 inclusive. The
round trip rate from principal stations in
Vermont, on all railroads in Vermont, to
Cincinnati and return will be $17,50 ex-
cept from stations on the Montpelier and
Wells River railroad, tickets will be sold
to Montpelier and return at convention
rates. Tickets will be good starting Sep
TENDER 3, and 8, and good returning until
October 2. The Lyndonville band will ao-
company the Vermonters as the division
band. The grand parade will take place
Wednesday morning, September Z.
MRS. LIZZIE NooNAN, who figured con-
spicuously in the breaking and entering of
the Ferrisburg railroad station, and who
was sentenced last December to five years
at hard labor in the state prison at Wind
sor for her connection with the robbery,
made her appearance in Ferrisburg last
Saturday, claiming that she had been par.
doned by Governor Grout. None of the
local officers were consulted regarding her
release from state prison. The greatest
surprise is expressed by all upon her being
set at liberty, and unless some adequate
cause is assigned for her release, it is the
opinion OF many who understand the ca
reer which she led and the extreme leniency
shown her in view of her apparent crimes
that the executive is open to censure.
SENATOR PROCTOR sent to the Free Press
the following dispatch: II am confident
that the Vermont regiment will soon be Or
dered to Porto Rico. They will probably
sail from New York or Newport News" On
learning this Ex-Governor Woodbury. sent
to Secretary Alger the following telegram:
II respectfully protest against sending the
Vermont troops to Porto Rico unless their
services are actually needed there. Those
OF us who babe our sons God speed when
they enlisted in their country's service were
prepared for any sacrifice they might make
even to life itself, and they are now of the
same mind. But when the war is over we
feel that their place will be at home with
their families and in their wonted places Of
business. An excursion to Porto Rico after
the war is over cannot add to their honor
nor to the honor of Vermont" The secre-
tary of war will abide by his promise to
Senator Proctor, and the First Vermont will
be among the fifteen regiments that will 90
this week to reinforce General Miles ex-
petition at Porto Rico.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-08-03
w aterbury.

Mrs. DR.. Hoag of Bridgeport, Conn, is
visiting her aunt, Mrs. Lease.
Rev. l.. II. Elliot will preach in Grand
Isle and South Hero next Sunday.
Rev. Mr.. Drew is expected to supply the
Congregational pulpit next Sunday.
Next Sunday evenings service at the
Methodist church will be in large part a
musical service.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. D. Brown are the happy
parents OF ten'pound daughter, born
Monday morning.
Rev. and Mrs. G. e. Ladd and child be-
gin their summer vacation this week, and
will be absent over three Sundays.
Prof. and Mrs. Chickering and daughter
of Washington, d. c., and Mrs. Bedal Of
Middlebury have been visiting Mr.. and
Mrs G. e. Ladd.
Mrs. E. B. Merriam OF Topeka, Kan,
with her son Clarence M. and wife, are the
guests of Mrs. r. M. Forrest. Mrs. Merri-
am leaves for the west tomorrow.
The good attendance at the Sunday
evening meetings in the opera house has
encouraged their continuance, and series
is announced for the month Of August.
The popularity Of the Waterbury hotel as
summer home continues from year to
year. Ten city boarders are now enjoying
its hospitality and several more are booked
for rooms the coming week
The Young Ladies' Missionary Society
and the Womans Foreign Missionary So
ciety will meet together in the Methodist
church Thursday evening at half past six.
A lecture on India will be heard.
Sheriff Graves escorted George DeForge
to the Jail at Montpelier yesterday, where
he will languish for the term of fifteen days
as the penalty OF being intoxicated and
creating a disturbance last Sunday.
Charles Dillingham; and his sister, Mrs.
Carpenter with her daughter Lillian, were
hastily summoned from the west last week,
by the critical illness Of their mother, Mrs.
Paul Dillingham;, who is slowly failing.
Arrangements are nearly completed for
the development Of power at Bolton Falls,
and it is expected that work will begin
soon on the construction of a dam and the
speedy completion OF one Of the best cleo
trio plants in the state.
Waterbury Center.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. w. Davis visited an aunt
OF Mrs. Davis in Woodstock q part OF last
week.
Misses Gertie and Nina Demeritt went to
Hotel Lookoff, Sugar Hill, N. H., last We'd
nesday where they are to do table work.
Harry Dillingham; OF the Woodstock Inn
visited his parents last Saturday 1t Is evil
dent that Harry's motto is, business before
pleasure" as he can hardly remain at
home day in the year.
L. A. Lyon OF Plattsburgh, N. Y, was
here last Wednesday and Thursday, and
bought the property owned by Smith N.
Pease for $1,000. Mr.. Lyon expects to
move back here this fall.
Our local Womsn's Christian Temperance
Union held meeting at the town farm last
Sunday afternoon, which was we'll attended
and enjoyed by all present. Mrs. j. r.
Pike took charge Of the meeting.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-08-03
ROXburv,


NJ #. Bagley has sold his place TO Moses
Frank Flint has sold his business to e. G.
Flint.
A gang Of men are now at work on the
marble quarry.
Mrs. II. @. Van Deusen is visiting her
sister in Randolph.
Miss Ethel Richardson visited in Brook
field part Of last week.
Mrs. Will Kerwin Of Boston Ia visiting
her father, 8. Butterfeld.
Miss Charlotte Shepherd of Barre Ia visit
ing in town, as is Mrs. Ellen Goss.
W. G. Mckee and Bert Mckee Of st..
Adams were in town over Sunday.
Eleven tickets were sold at this station
to Providence Island last Thursday.
School on the East hill taught by Miss
Florence Burnham closed last Wednesday
The remains of Mrs. A. W. Pierce OF
South Royalton were brought here for
burial Saturday.
Miss Mary Butterfield was called to South
Royalton last Friday by the death OF her
sister, Mrs. A. w. Pierce.
There was dance at Foster Tracy's last
Friday night, also one at Merit. Dickin-
sons new house Saturday.
Henry Butterfeld has sold his house to
Claude Roys, and Is making arrangements
to go to Rowley, La, where he has secured
a position in rice mill.
Misses Mable Fisk and Lou Worcester
gave lawn party to the members OF the
Good Templars and other friends last Fri
day evening on II. P. Worcester's lawn.
II think DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Ii
the finest preparation on the market fol-
| piles" So writes John g. Dunn OF Wheel
| ing, w. Va. Try it and you will think tn,
same. 1t also cures eczema and all skin
diseases. W. e. Terrill & Co.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-08-03
ESTATE OF FREDERICK MARSH.
STATE OF VERMONT.
DIRTRIQT OF WARHINlTON.

In Probate Court, held at Montpelier, in and fol
said DISTRICT, on the I'd day of August, ID. 1888;
with the will annexed of the estate Of FREDERICK
MARSH, late Of Montpelier, in said District, de-.
examination and allowance, and makes appli-
cation for decree Of distribution and PaIti-
upon, is ordered by SAID Court, that said account
and said application be referredt to sesson thereof
to be held at the Probate ONCE in said Montpelier,
the 25th day of August, A. d. 1898. for hearing and
decision thereon and, 1t Is further ordered, that
notice hereof be given to all persons interested, BY
publication Of the same three weeks excessively in
the Vermont Ratchman q State Journal. newspaper
pointed for hearing, that they may appear at said
time and place. and, show cause, II any they may
have, why said account should not be allowed, and
such decree made. BY the Court.-Attest.
1918 HIRAM CARLETON, Judge.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-08-03
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
ESTATE OF .JOgEPH PnVAN

Honorable Probate Court for the District of Wash.
ington commissioners to receive, examine and ad-
Just all claims and demands of all persons against
the estate q JOSEPH POLAND, late Of MONTPELIER
hibited in Offset thereto, hereby give notice that
We viii meet for the purposes sf9ressid at
in said District. on the 18th day of August
and the 18th day of January next from two
O'Clock p. M. until four o'clock p M, each of said
days, and that six months from the 10th day of
July, A. ID. 1888, is the time limited by said Court
examination and allowance.
Dated at Montpelier, this I'd day of August, A. d.
1885, 49,. ~ s sfHfSSS2$kEEtErr, Commissioners.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-08-03
ESTATE OF FREDERICK MARSH.
STATE OF VERMONT,
DIaTRICT OF WARRINGTON. 66,

In Probate Court, held at Montpelier, in and for
said District. on the I'd day of August, AID 1898:
Lucius d. Taft, Administrator OF the estate of
Denison Taft, who was Administrator, de Gonis mon,
Marsh late Of Montpelier in said District deceased,
presents the administration account of said Denson
Taft for examination and allowance and makes ap-
pcation for decree of distribution and partition Of
the estate Of said dc ceased Whereupon 1t lie ordered
by said Court that said account and said application
be referred to session thereof, to be held at the
of August, A. ID. 1888, for hearing and decision
thereon: And 1t Is further ordered, that notice
hereof be given to all persons interested, by
publication of the same three weeks successively
In the Vermont Waterman d. State Journal, news
appointed for hearing, that they may appear at
said time and place, and show cause, II any they
may have why said account should not be allowed,
and such decree made.
By the Court-Attest
1918 HIRAM CARLETON, Judge.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-08-03
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
ESTATE OF NELSON MORSE.

The undersigned, having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the District of Washing
ton, commissioners to receive, examine and adjust
81 claims and depends Of al persons s sssns,
said district. deceased; and all claims e1hib-
viii meet for the purposes aforesaid, at the
Morse Brothers Store in the town Of Cabot in said
November next. from one o'clock P, NJ until
four O'Clock p. M each of said days. and that si1
months from the 18th day of May, A. ID. 1888, 10
the time limited by said Court for said creditors
present their claims TO us for examination and
allowance.
Dated at Cabot this ist day of August, A. d
1855 7. II. LANCE, Tcx,
1918 ORVIS Fits, Oo" D
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-08-03

A NARROW EscAPE.-Thankful words writ
ten by Mrs. Ada E. Hart of Groton, S. d.:
WAS taken with bad cold which settled ON
my lungs; cough set in and finally terminated
in Consumption: Four Doctors. gave me up,
saying / could live but short time. l gave
myself up to my Savior, determined if / could
not stay with my friends on earth, would
meet my absent ones above, My husband was
advised to get DIR. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds. gave it
trial, took in all eight bottles. 1t has cured
me, and thank God am saved and now well
and healthy woman" Trial bottles free at G.
Blakely's drug store. Regular size SOC and
$1.00 Guaranteed to cure or price refunded.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-08-03

PRINCE BIsMARK died last Saturday, aged
seventy-two years. His death, which was
due to the elimination OF a chronic disease
causing Inflammation of the veins was a
surprise to all Europe, as he assisted last
Thursday in the celebration OF the fifty -frst
anniversary OF his marriage, and his physi-
clan gave reason to hope that he would i've
for many years.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-08-03

If it's q cold. Take "Seventy-seven."
La Grippe is cold. Take "Seventy-seven."
Influenza is cold. Take Seventy )"
Sore Throat is a cold. Take "Seventy-
seven" Bronchitis Is q cold. Take "sev-
enty-seven." A cough is cold. Take "sev-
enty-seven." Laryngitis is a cold. Take
Seventy seven" Pleurisy is cold. Take
"Seventy-seven." AT druggists or sent
prepaid on receipt of price, 25 cents. 80
cents or 81 Ask for DIR. Humphreys Spe-
cifc Manual OF all Diseases at your drug
gists or mailed free. Humphrey Medicine
Co., New York.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-08-03
BUSINESS NOTICES.

THE BEST REMEDY FOR FLUx.-Mr. John
Matthias, q well known stock dealer Of
Pulaski, KY, says "After suffering for
over week with fiux, and my physician
having failed to relieve me, was advised
to try Chsmberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Disrrhoea Remedy, and have the pleasure
of stating that the half of one bottle cured
me-" For sale by G. Blakely and W. E.
Terrill & Co.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-08-03

The Rev. W. B. Costley OF Stookbridge,
Ca, while attending to his PASTORAL duties
cholera morbus. He says: by chance I
happened to get hold Of a bottle Of Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy, and think it was the means Of
saving my life. 1t relieved me at once.
For ale by G. Blakely and W. e. Terrill &
Co.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-08-03

THE Haytien government has complied
with the demand OF the French govern
ment for a withdrawal of the decree Of ex-
pulsion recently issued against Nine Her
nance, a French subject, resident Of Port
aa Prince who was s, expelled n as person
conflict with the wife OF the president in
the cathedral over the possession of a chair,
The decree OF expulsion will be annulled,
closing the incident.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-08-03
Notice TO TAXPAYERS Of East MONTPELIER,

The Seectmen of East Montpelier placed in
my hands on June 3, 1898, town tax bill to be
collected as provided by law for the paymen t
of taxes to the town treasurer Notice having
been duly posted in three public places in
town. Won are hereby notified that said tax
must be paid on or before September /, 1898,
to save the discount and costs of collection.
CLARK SIBLEY, Town Treasurer.
July 30, 1898.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-08-03

The dry season has caused great loss TO
the stockmen on the Sierea foothills In Cali
fornia. 1t is estimated that It's 900 sheep
were driven into the forest reservations after
the withdrawal OF the United States cavalry
some time ago. Recently force OF deputy
marshals forced the stockowners to remove
their cattle and sheep from the reserved
land. Some OF the herders assert that there
is no grass and little water TO be found
elsewhere. At least 100000 sheep must
perish OF starvation and thirst.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-08-03

GUESTS Of the Bernyn hotel on North
street Chicago, were reused from their
slumbers at three o'clock Monday morning
to find the hotel on fire. SO rapidly did the
blaze spread that men and women found
themselves cut off from escape by the stairs.
Three lives were lost and number OF
others were MANNED and bruised in Jump
ing from high windows to the pavement.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-08-03
A. D. FARWELL,
ESTATE OF LUCY w. GUERNSEY.
STATE OF VERMONT,
DISTRICT OF WARRINGTON. IS.

In Probate Court, held at Montpelier in and for
said District, on the 2sth day of July, AID 1898:
George w. Parmenter. Administrator of the estate
of LUCY w. GUERNSEY late of Montpelier, In said
District, deceased. makes application to said Court
with the consent and appreciation in writing
of the heirs of said deceased residing in the
estate of said deceased, situated in Montpelier
In said District, to wit; HONS, place. represent,
the heirs Of said deceased and those interested
in her estate in order to convert said real estate
Into money Whereupon it is ordered by said Court.
that said application be referred to session thereof
TO be held at the Probate Office in said Montpelier,
the goth day of August. A. D.. 1888, for hearing
and decision thereon and it is further ordered, that
ncation of notice of said application and order
thereon three weeks successfully In the Vermont
Waterman O. State Journal, newspaper published
at Montpelier in this state and which circulates In
the neighborhood of those interested, before said
time of hearing that they may appear at said time
and place. and, If they see cause, object thereto.
BY the Court.-Attest,
1918 HIRAM CARLETON, Judge.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-08-03

THE owners OF the steamships "Regulus"
and "Newfoundland", which were seized
by United States vessels while attempting
tee from the Spanish authorities that their
ships would be paid for II seized. Both
ships loaded at Halifax, where they were
procured on orders given by the Spaniards,
Caranza and De Bose. These men deposit
ed in branches of leading Canadian bank
steamers.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-08-03

making 4 per cent
For the year ending August l, 1898, to be paid
to the Treasurer, at his office in Mont. elier on
or before the first day Of September, 1898.
Members will find in the hands of the agent
of the Company a schedule showing the amount
of the assessment due from each respectively,
and the Company's receipt therefor, and they
are particularly requested to see that their as
sessments are paid when due If neglected. it
will necesstate notice direct from the office
and additional expense to the assured in post
age and interest.
WILLIAM T. DEWEY. Treasurer.
Montpelier, August /, 1898
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-08-03
FOR z ALE.

The 100 acre Farm owned by the late Truman
all Farm and Dairy Tools, Sugar outfit, Iron-arch
Eysporator, etc, Price, si2Oe Easy terms. Do
C.F. DAVIS, East Elmore, Vt.