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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-30
Montpelier Musical Matters.
Committee and Citizens Should be Up
and Doing.

The fact should be borne we'll in mind
that January, 1899, is approaching-the time
which has been set for organizing q Phil
harmonic society in this city. AS the first
day of the New Year falls on Sunday, the
date for organizing must necessarily be
fixed for date "about that time" Don't
let the committee, who have the prelim-
mary work in charge, forget to arrange a
definite date for organizing. There can no
harm result now that the opening gun has
been fired, in naming date full month
in advance. 1t should be done, in fact.
This would give those interested in the
matter ample opportunity to make their
arrangements in advance for engaging in
the work. This is as it should be. With
all OF the social functions and other mid
winter goings on it is proper that the ladies'
in particular, and the men, who have de-
volving on them numerous evening duties,
should have ample time TO plan for taking
part in this work. Furthermore, months
time is essential that the clergy may have
more than single occasion in which to
bring the matter of an organized musical
society before their congregations and make
clear to those interested in church work
the incalculable benefits that will result to
the several societies. And again: plenty of
time should be given the committee in
which to bring the whole matter in plain,
comprehensive way before the business
men of the city. After the committee has
uouo iIo WOIh III bLlS Io5pcCJ luOSb WHO'LL
they may approach on The subject will re-
quire some time in which to consider the
matter.
Lastly, it is Of great imp ortance that time
be taken so that all OF the singers living
outside of Montpelier-tut near. enough TO
attend fredericksburg be seen or COM
municated with and their service enlisted
for the work. To bring into existence in
Montpelier a musical organic alton, such as
will do full justice to the city and meet the
approval of her musical people and chief
citizens, there is little enough of time. If
the work is to be done at all it should be
done well. The organization, in order to
be a success, will require the guiding hands
OF stalwart business men. sturdy citi-
zens and loyal musicians and singers. To
organize on less firm basis would
mean vexatious failure, loss of time and
possibly death blow to future like organi.
cations. There is dire need OF such an Or
ganization in Montpelier. 1t would bring
gain and glory to the city, the churches
would benefit largely to say nothing of the
individual results. The committee on Or
ganization, appointed at preliminary
meeting, remains intact. Their duty is to
move in every legitimate way possible. To
enquire, discuss, plan, persuade, ETC., is
their duty-so far as they can consistently.
LIST no stone be left unturned to start this
institution on proper basis There is
ample time in which to make preparations.
Shall the effort be commensurate with the
opportunity?
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-30
RIBBON CAKE.

Two cups Of sugar three eggs, two
thirds Of cupfu of butter, one cup Of
sweet milk. three cups Of flour, one tea
spoonful soda dissolved in the milk,
add a little salt and flavor with lemon
or almond. Put half the above in two
oblong pans; to the remainder add one
tablespoonful Of molasses, one large
cup of raislns stoned and chopped,
quarter of a pound of citron sliced thin,
ore teaspoonful of cassia, half a tea
ooonful each of Glove and allspice, CRATE
ID little nutmeg and add a spoonful of
Hour Put into two pans the same size
and shape as those above, Put the
sheets together while warm, alternate
ly, with a little jelly or raspberry jam
between. Cut in thin slices for the table.
1t will cut most easily the day after 1t is
baked. 1t may be baked in one large
pan without the fruit, pouring in the
dark and light in alternate layers. When
baked thus 1t is a handsome marble cake,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-30

The Woodstock Standard sizes up the
Genera, Assembly to date as follows: The
proceedings OF the last few days have been
OF the usual buzzsaw variety, and necessa-
rily 80 on account OF the vast amount OF
work required to be done within a brief
period. However, the result may be ben
Gifted by the additional time given to the
consideration OF the various matters mex
week. And when the skein is unraveled,
and the work displayed for intelligent in
spection, no doubt it will be found to com
pare favorsbly with that of former years.
Some things done might well have been left
undone, and other acts might have been con-
siderably improved The great mass of in
significant bills monopolize time which is
essential to proper consideration Of more
important matters, and the running
amuck' on. the last two or three days and
nights is terribly detrimental to sensible
legislation, but, all thi 'gs considered in
general comparison, Vermont Legislatures
average we'll with those of other States, and
the General Assembly of 1893 stands well in
its relation to those of the past.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-30
Raw Ants AS Delicaoies.

Raw ants are largely eaten in Mexico
AS is known, certain ants are selected by
their kindred as storehouses of honey.
They are fed with honey until the abdo-
men speedily becomes smooth and round
and so filled with honey that the skin is
transparent. These ants are doomed to
pass the remainder of their lives as mere
honey cells, from which their kindred OK
tract the honey when it is required.
There are several specimens of these ants
In the British museum, with the honey
still within their transparent bodies. Tho
Mexicans raid the nests of these ants for
the sake of the honey that their bodies con-
tain, and the ants are eaten raw as sweet
meats. They are sold by measure and
Standard
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-30

selected by the board for this duty, but the
President failed to approve the proposition.
Behind the proposition to buy Ualan lies
the hope in some quarters that Spain will
make counter proposition for the cesson
OF the entire group and the Pelew islands
for an increased compensation.
The occupation of Guam by this govern
ment was based upon the belief that it has
magnificent harbor, and would be an ex-
cellent stopping place between Honolulu
and Manila. The American commissions
ers have now learned that the harhor ia ek-
posed to mousoons, that 1t is shallow, and
that the island is subject to earthq 1akes.
| a the Carolines most of the islands have
excellent harbors, which are well sheltered.
They are heavily wooded and earthquakes
are unknown. In addition, they would, il
acquired by the United States, be the out
post for the Philippines. They extend in
belt along the southwark of Guam and $50
miles from the Philippines. The Pelews
are about 600 miles from Mindano.
The belief prevails here that the rmaus
will bring pressure to bear upon Spain TO
prevent her from selling the Carolines to
the United States. Such action would un-
doubtedly be looked upon as cause for a
breach of friendship.
MADRID, Nov 20, 1898 An official dis
patch from Manila says that reinforce
ments OF American troops, numbering 1000
men, have been landed in the Philippine
islands
The newspapers here comment bitterly
upon the peace conditions OF the United
State and upon the landing of American re-
forcements in the Philippine islands.
The Impartial expresses the belief that
1.-THE American exactions are becoming
harder and harder, and adds that there
"appears to be European plot in favor Of
might against right"
WASHINGTON, Nov. Secretary Of the
navy Longs report, which was made pub
lie today is chiefly history of the navy in
the war, told largely by official dispatches.
Secretary Long recommends an increase Of
the navy and includes the report of the
board OF construction recommendation,
that the sea-going battleships, three armor-
ed cruisers and nine protected cruisers be
built.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-30
New Trick on an Old Miner.

'If you never had mine sailed on
you, remarked an old time Colorado
miner, you have missed half of your
chance to get good experience "
Did you ever have it happen to your"
asked stranger from the east.
Yes; my first lesson cost me s., OOO
when L bought II mine in Leadville that
had been tunnelcd into the mountain side
for nearly 200 feet | had heard of the
trick OF sailing properties, so after the
man showed me what there was in sight
he invited me to go right ahead and blast
out several feet in order to satisfy myself
which did, and the ore seemed to be Just
as good as it was when he was working
1t. OF course l bought it, and then it
never paid a cent-it was sailed"
but how could they salt three or four
feet into the solid rock?''
There was the trick of it. They didn't
salt the rock, but put the gold colors into
the giant powder, and as long as that
lasted there was gold in sight. denver
Times
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-30
FIG CAKE.

One-half cup of butter, one cup of su-
gar, one-half cup of sweet milk, two
cups OF flour, four eggs (whites only,
one heapng teaspoonful of cream of tar
tar, mixed with the flour, one even tea
spoonful of soda, dissolved in the milk.
Bake in layers. Filing: One-half
pound of figs and one cup of stoned raj
sins Cut the figs in halves and steam
the raisins and figs one-half hour.
While warm, chop fine. Beat the white
of an egg to a stiff froth, add two-thirds
of a cupful of sugar and one teaspoon
full of vanilla. Mix with the figs and
raisins and spread between the layers
of the cake.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-30
DEVILED SCALLOPS.

Scallops are delicious deviled with a
little curry among the seasoning ingre-
dents. Scald a quart of scallops thor
oughly and chop slightly. Stir into them
enough white sauce, after adding u
small cup of sifted crumbs to blend. Add
little salt, little celery salt, little
cayenne and then the curry powder
adding carefully and tasting often that
TO particular flavor may predominate
Put into buttered shells with bread
crumbs sifted over the top; dot with but
ter and bake.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-30
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE,
ESTATE OF ADDISON LAIRD.

The undersigned, having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the District of Washing
ton, commissioners to receive, examine and adult
Al claims and demands Of AL persons against
In sald district, deceased; ana all claims 81 hiD-
Tied In offset thereto, hereby give notice that we
will meet for the purposes aforesaid at the
Town Clerks office. in the town OF Cabot, in
said District, on Tie Sd day of December and I'D day
o. April next. from one o'clock p. N. urn four
O'CLOCK p. NJ. each of said days, and that siI
months from the 2ld day Of October, A. d. 1898, 10
the time limited by said Court for said creditors TO
present their claims to us for examination and
allowance
Dated at Cabot, this Sd day of November. A. D.
1888 h. G. ROGERS -,
81 80 NJ D. WELLS, CONS.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-30
CREAM PJTFFS.

One-half cup of butter melted in one
cup of hot water put in small tin pan
on fhe stove to boil; while boiling stir in
one cup of flour; take off, and let COOL
when cold stir in three eggs, one after
the other without beating. Drop on
buttered tins, and bake in a hot oven
twenty to thirty minutes.
Filling-One cup of milk one egg, one
half cup sugar; thicken with cornstarch
and flavor with vanilla.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-30

The undersigned, having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the District Of Wash
lngton commissioners TO receive. examine and adj
the estate o. JOSIAH HOLDEN, late Of Waits
field, In said District deceased, and all claims
wlmeet for the purposes aforesaid a. the residence
of ID, g. Barnard, I'm the town OF Waitsfed In
said District, on the goth day Of December and
l5th day Of May next, from one o'clock, p NJ,
until four o'clock, T. NJ, each of said days, and
that six months from the 18th day Of November, AID
1885, is the time limited by said Court for said
creditors to present their claims 70 for examna-
tiou and allowance.
Dated at Wakefield this 18th day of Novem-
Der, A " 1898.
HENRY \; BUSHNELL,l Commissioner,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-30
AITNT CHIOE'S MTTFFTNS

One quart of sfted flour, one quart of
buttermilk two tablespoonfuls of In
dian meal, one teaspoonful of soda and
one of salt sifted three times with the
meal and flour, two well beaten eggsAnd
one tablespoon of sugar. Beat the egg
mix with the sugar, then with the milk;
add the -four, with salt and soda, beat
hard one minute and bake in muffin
pans.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-30
Here is the Lyndonville Journals glance at

Here is the Lyndonville JOurnaPs glance at
the situation:
well, our past gubernatorial dignitaries
and the Undergraduates have male a
clean breast during the past week of the
spondoolux they have blown in when on
jlnkets Just to keep up the States reputa.
ton and dignity abroad The great fault
seems to lie in the laxness and heedlessness
OF the high officials in approving bills of ex-
pense 10 the state. The approving was me-
chanical, 30 to speak. We warrant this bit
OF reminder will cause the future State
dignitaries to think before they speak and
',ook before they leap'--into any unneoes-
ray expenditure for mere pomp and show"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-30
TAPIOCA FRUIT DRESSING.

Make plain blanc mango or jelly by
boiling soaked tapioca until clean in
either milk or water; put layer of
mixed preserved and candied fruits in a
glass dish, and when the tapioca has
cooled sufficiently pour part of it over
them; add more fruit and the remainder
of the tapioca. Serve cold with whipped
cream.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-30
DRIED APPLE CAKE.

Soak two cups of dried apples over
night, in the morning drain and chop
about as fine as raisins, boil until tender
in two cups of molasses take two eggs,
one cup butter, one-half cup sugar, one
cup sour milk, one teaspoonful soda,
one-half teaspoonful of Glove and cas-
STA, four cups of flour, add apples and
mOlaSSes last.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-30
DHYILED DRUMSTICKS.

Take the drumsticks of roast turkey
or chicken. cut them open down one side
with sharp knife, carefully taking out
all the bones and cartilage, dip them
into melted butter, dust all inside with
salt and pepper sprinkle well with lemon
juice and then spread over the whole
very little mustard. Have the gridiron
hot. lay the prepared drumsticks on 1t
for few minutes, lift to a hot dish, gar
nish with parsley, and serve.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-30
DELICIOUS CAKE.

Two cups of white sugar, one cup of
putter, one cup of sweet milk, three eggs
half teaspoonful of soda, one teaspoon
full of cream of tartar, three cups of
flour; beat butter and sugar together,
add the yolks of the eggs then the whites
beaten to froth dissolve the soda in
milk, rub the cream Of tartar in flour
and add last.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-30
DOLLY WARDEN CAKE

Cream one teacupful of powdered su-
gar and half teacupful of butter, add
the whites of three eggs, mix in two tea
cupfuls of flour and half teacupful OF
milk. Flavor with lemon. Make frost
ing of the yolks of the eggs and one tea
cupful of sugar.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-30
ESTATE or WILLIAM MooRoRoFr.
STATE OF VERMONr
DIaTRICT or WAaUINaTON ag

In Probate Court, held at Montpelier, in and for
said District, on the 2st day of November AID 1898:
An instrument, purpOrting to he the last will and
tesla ent OF WILLIAM MOORCROFr, late OF the
city OF Barre In said District deceased, being pre-
scented to the Court for Probate IL IL ordered by said
Court, that ALT persons concerned therein be noti
fed TO appear at a session of said Court TO be
held at the PROBATE Offce. in said Montpelier. on
the 18th day Of December =. 1872 and show cause,
IT any they may have, against the probate of said
Instrument, for which purpose II is further ordered
that notice of this order be published three weeks
successfully in the Vermont Waterman Il State Jour
nal new paper printed at Montpelier in this
State, previous to said time appointed for hearing.
by the COurt-Attest
1924 HIRAM CARLETON, Judge.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-30
CARROT PUDDING.

Beat well three eggs, add one-half of
teaspoonful of salt, one teaspoonful of
vanilla and one-half of cupful of graf
ed carrot, using only the outer deep-col.
ored portion. Beat well and stir in slow
ly one quart of milk and turn into but
tered pudding dish. Set the dish In
pan of hot water and bake in very slow
oven for one and one-half hours. Serve
cool.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-30
Kindly Meant.

"Youn have fit when get through
with you," cried the first.
Just try 1t on" promptly retorted the
other.
No, gentle reader, they were not quar-
reling. Tho first speaker was dressmaker
and the other her patron. Philadelphia
Record
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-30
A TRIPLE CONDENSATION


A cheering and substantial repast for
these autumn days in found in a bowl of
milk, baked sweet apples and shredded
whole wheat biscuit. Especially is this
a desirable lunch for school children.
The Vital Question, 4th Ed, not only
guides the mother to a selection of ma
terial that shall meet all her child's
bodily needs, but 1t gives the recipes for
over $50 combinations of the same, and
then shows by illustration In natural
colors how these dishes should look when
rightly prepared. This edition also con-
tains the our Navy" Supplement, and
other valuable matter which everyone
should read. This book will be mailed
free to any address mentioning this
paper.
The New Era Cooking school.
Worcester, Mass.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-30

to bronchitis from bronchitis to pneu-
monia from pneumonia to permanently
weakened lungs and from that to dread
consumption itself
The time to cure consumption is before it
gets a start. Take DR.. Perce's Golden
Medical Discovery on the first appearance
of cough or cold and you will never have a
hemorrhage or tubercle The Discovery"
Is the greatest health builder In the world
1t first Strengthens out all digestive disor-
ders, and aids the body in Kidding itself of
poisonous efete matter. 1t tones up the
stomach, invigorates the liver and in con-
nection with DR.. Pierce's Pellets keeps the
bowels open and regular. Don't let an un
scrupulous medicine dealer foist some
substitute when you want DR.. Pierce's
medicines. Assert your rights-get what
you ask for, and be well.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-30
FARMERS,
LUMBERMEN,
STONE CUTTERS.

And all others who want warm foot
wear should not fail to see the largest
stock of this class of goods to be found
at the Capital. Knit Leggins in great
variety, from SOC to Sl25. Felt BoCts
and Overs, with heel aud buckle, for
81 rs. Best Knit Boots aud Snag
Proof Overs, $3.50, and many other
xinds-all at " hard pan prices, at
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-30

Representative Tudor OF Somerset re-
NAMED in town during the recess, as il
would have taken nearly the whole time TO
have gone home and returned. Mr.. Tudor
has the most mileage Of any member, two
hundred and twenty eight miles, and has to
go through parts of the States OF New York
aud Massachusetts, to reach his home.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-30
GOLD CAkE

One cup sugar one-half cup butter,
one-half cup sweet milk, yolks of five
eggs one-half teaspoonful of soda, one
teaspoonful cream tartar, and two cups
not quite full of flour. Flavor to taste.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-30
RAISED CAKE.

Three cups light dough. three eggs, two
heaping cups sugar, one cup butter, one
cup chopped raisins; put in dish to-
gether, and work with the hands until
well mixed, then spice to suit taste. Put
into pans and bake Immediately
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-30
PLAIN DARK CAKE.

One and one-half cups sugar two
tablespoonfuls molasses, one cup but
ter, one-half cup sour milk, one tea
spoonful of soda, two eggs, two and one
half cups of flour, little of all kinds
of spice, currants and raisins.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-30

Luxembourg, the great French soldier,
was called "She Upholsteror of Notre
Dame" from the number of captured flags
he sent to be hung as trophies in that
cathedral.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-30

TIC lungs. > II Z II q q
tie n hemorrhages and
people here said
she would never be
we'll again. But she be-
gan to take DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discov-
cry, and she soon began
to gain strength and
flesh. After taking ten
bottles she was entirely
well. If you think this
will do you any good to
publish, just use It, and,
If anyone disputes the
merits of this almost
omnipotent medicine,
they may enclose a self
addressed envelope with
stamp, and l will an
swer."
When anything 10
wrong with the lungs
there is no time to
lose. The steps are
easy and quick
from a SLIGHT coidU
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-30
COACOANUT COOKIES

One and one-half cups of sugar three
quarters of cup butter, two eggs, one
cup of grated cocoanut, one-half cup of
milk, one teaspoonful of baking powder
Cut out and sprinkle with sugar. Then
bake.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-30
FROSTING

Whites Of two eggs beaten to froth
add gradually cup of powdered sugar
and a tablespoonful of cornstarch. After
frosting a cake, set in the oven to harden.
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NOTICE.

hereby notify and warn all persons against
trusting anyone ON my account as | shall pay
bills contracted without a written order
from me. FRED b. ALEXANDER,
Worcester, Vt.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-30

Atlanta has an ordinance prohibiting
vehicles from passing places of worship at
a rapid rate of speed on Sundays.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-30

HOODS PILLS cure Liver Ills, Bill
iousness, Indigestion, headache.
Easy to take, easy to operate. 25c.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-30

One Minute Cough Cure, cures
That 10 what IL was nade for.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-30

This liberal offer
is made to advertis >
the reliable Diamond
Dyes and TO get their
book upon home dye
ing into the hands of
women who want to
dress well by max
ing their old clothing
look new,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-30

Halt the Ills that man is heir to come from
indigestion. Burduck Blood Bitters
strengthens and tones the s.omach makes
indigestion impossible.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-30

Diamond Dyes are prepared specially for
home use, and are practical and simple. They
make fast colors. and are far superior to any
other method of home dyeing.
Send for the books to day. They will help
you in making Christmas gifts, etc.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-30
SALMON CAKES

One small can of salmon, one beaten
egg and some bread crumbs. Mix, make
into small cakes and fry till brown.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-30
Mrs. Sanders had
ten hemorrhages and
people here said she
would never be well
again.

W. A. Sanders Esq, OF Hern, Mason County,
W. Va, writes: My wife had hemorrhage OF