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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-03-15

are not more deadly than the millions Of
disease germs that are floating in the air
we breathe and i'll the water we drink
germs of typhoid fever, malaria, con-
sumption. Compared to disease germ,
a rattlesnake is a gentleman. He is a
fair fighter. lie tells you TO look out
He rattles before he strikes You have
a chance to fight or run. The disease
germ sneaks in. II comes while you are
sleeping 1t gains an entrance to the
blood. 1t propagates there. II multi
plies. In a few hours, or days, your
blood is full of IFS children-millions of
them. They go all over your body seek
ing a weak spot. They don't rattle
they strike. You feel listless, nerveless,
sluggish, feverish, and maybe you're flat
on your back before you really know
there is anything the matter.
The only way to keep out disease
gerns-to keep from being sick-is to
keep your blood pure and rich, and your
liver active and healthy.
DIR, Perce's Golden Medical Discovery,
the greatest tonic i'll the world, will do it.
Charles H. Sergeant, of Plain City. Madison
Co. Ohio writes During the summer and fall
of 1896 became all run down nerves were out
Of order and stomach ont Of order | wrote to
DR.. Pierce for advice He said | had general
debility, and advised DR.. Pierces Golden Nedi-
cal Discovery. Since l stopped taking it about
one year ago, have not taken any medicine of
any kind and have been able to work every day.
My appetite is good, can eat three square meals
q day and do not feel that miserable burning
in the stomach ailer eating. My blood and
nerves are in good shape"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-03-15

In no other part of the world is
kissing so much in vogue as in Rus
STA. From time immemorial it has
been the national salute; indeed, it is
more of a greeting than caress.
In public affairs. as i'm private. the
kiss is an established custom Fathers
and sons KISS: old generals with rusty
mustaches kiss: whole regiments kiss
The emperor kisses his officers. On a
receiving day there are almost as
many kisses as shots exchanged. If
a liliputian corps of cadets have earn
ed the imperial approval. the imperial
salute is bestowed upon the head boy,
who passes it on with hearty re-
port to his neighbor, he in his turn to
the next. and so ON drought the whole
Juvenile body.
On Il holiday or fete day the young
and delicate mistress of house will
not only kiss all her maid servants
but all her men servants, too, and if
the gentleman does not venture above
her hand she will stoop ana kiss his
cheek.
To judge. also. from the number Of
salutes, the matrimonial bond in these
high circles must ne one of uninter-
rupted felicity. a gentleman scarcely
enters or leaves the room without kiss
ing his wife, either ON her forehead,
cheek or hand.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-03-15
SOME HINTS ABOUT PASTRY COOK
ING
By Mrs. Mary ]. Lincoln.)

/ (By Mrs. Mary j. Lincoln.)
IF pastry is ever to be eaten, winter is
the most suitable time, and perhaps a
few general suggestions In regard to IT
Will not be amiss, while the cold weather
Is still with us.
There has been much indiscriminate
| condemnation of pastry, and while there
are doubtless many people to whom 1t
would be almost rank poison, there are
others who can eat 1t without any per-
I ceptible harm, provided 1t is made so
that 1t is light, dry and we'll baked.
Unsuitable proportions Of -four and fat
unskillful handling, slack baking, over
indulgence and unwholesome combina-
tons, are some Of the causes for much
OF this TRADE against pastry; but when
good Judgment,p ainstaking and certain
knack accompany Its preparation, and
an occasional indulgence at a suitable
time, with suitable combinations, is fol-
lowed by active exercise, there will be
no occasion for such wholesale abuse of
what is really a delicious article of food
Pastry flour should be used, as. this
Is soft and oily in texture. AS 1t has
less gluten it does not swell so much
as the new process. or bread -four (Which
often proves troublesome by crawling
back when the dough Is rolled out), and it
makes q more tender crust.
Butter. or lard, or cream may be used
for shortening.
Butter alone makes a tougher but a
better favored and browner crust than
lard alone. So If we wish to have a ten
DER crust with smaller amount of short
ening, we use mixture of lard and but
ter. The butter should be sweet and
closed grained with the buttermilk
well worked out; and lard which has
peen tried out by melting, rather than
by steam or pressure has the best short
ening qualities.
These and the water should be as cold
as possible. Salt should be used, and in
larger proportion with lard than with
butter.
The simplest and quickest method of
mixing IL to cut or chop the shortening
into -four or II may be rubbed in with
the finger tips, if you have cool hands
and the knack of doing it quickly with
out melting the fat Make a dough just
stiff enough to be all taken up In a ball
with your mixing knife. Use but little
extra flour in rolling out; work quickly
roll lightly and let patting and light
pounding take the place of much rolling
Divide into portions large enough for
one crust, and roll with a quick, light,
sweeping stroke, till the size of the plate.
Use granite or tin plates. not CREASED but
busted with -four.
For juicy fruit pies use deep dishes
and no under crust. Call them buildings
If you prefer.
For squash, pumpkin or custard, line
deep plates with crust, prick 1t, and bake
1t slightly before filing, If your oven
troubles you about baking on the bot
tom. Pastry is better when fresh, ana
for that reason make only enough for
one day, or possibly two, at time.
The proportions for pastry for one
pie are, one heaped cup pastry flour, one
fourth teaspoon salt, one heaped table,
spoon lard. and one heaped tablespoon
butter.
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THE DANGEROUS NAUTILUS
Intercsting Account of This Pretty Bu
Poisonous Marine Creation.

Interesting Account of This Pretty But
Poisonous Marine Creation.
Q. It. Holder gives an interesting
account of his experiences with the
physalia, the nautilus-lke uenizen OF
southern waters, which floats on the
surface with its trailing fishing lines
extending far below. The balloon, OF
noat, is from five to six inches in length
a delicate sac filed with air, and tinted
with many beautiful hues among
which purple, pearl and pink FREEDOM
mate. One end is elongated like a
finger, and along the dorsal surface
extends a ruffle which can be raised
at Will, and becomes perfect sail,
richly tinted in red, yellow pink and
silver. When the animal is at rest the
membrane is furled at other times it
is raised two or three inches, and,
catching the wind drags the tentacles
at an angle of forty degrees to the sur
face of the water. These are purple,
hair-like objects, which look very
beautiful, as crinkled and curley, they
drift through the water. But woe to
the unfortunate fish which, attracted
by their bright appearance, touches
them. He is instantly inclosed by the
tentacles and stung to death with a
thousand darts. The tentacles are
covered with minute bombs, resemb-
Tor of which is the dart, thread with
branching points on either side.
But this is not the entire armament
of the physalia. The coiled dart or
lasso floats in a liquid poison of great
power. of the effect of which Mr..
Holder speaks from personal expert
ence. He was swimming in five feet
of water. when he passed over the
tentacles of large physalia. The sen.
sation as the purple thread wound
around the abdoman and thigh was of
molten lead being thrown upon the
flesh, and the shock was so great that
he had to be assisted from the water.
They tried vainly to rub off the blue
mass with cloths, and then with
knives, and finally razor was used.
The flesh was raised as in burn, the
mass of darts apparently eating in
to the flesh. The case became alarm
Ing, and fatal termination might have
resulted had aid not been at hand.
One singular symptom of the shock
was an obstinate asthmatic condition,
which made breathing almost impos-
sible. 1t was several weeks before the
wounds were completely healed. and
even twelve months after the flesh had
the appearance of having been tat.
tooed in tancifu. designs of blue India
ink. OF all the so-called "stinging ami
mails found in the sea, the beauti-
full Physalia is probably the most
dangerous
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-03-15

Imitation ivory Is now being extern
siyely manufactured from the fruit of
n palm-like shrub called phytelephas
macrocarpa, which is about the size of
an apple and possesses Il hard interior
kernel. SO close is the resemblance
that it is sold for ivory, and can be
colored and turned in "a similar man.
ner a method of test consists in APP
plying sulphuric acid. which does not
affect in any way lie genuine sub
stance but which, In few minutes,
causes pink discoloration to appear
on the vegetable imitation.
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SELECTED STORY,
Blue SlLVEReD DER.


Where roses deck each lowly mound.
Where lilies nod and sway,
FROM pine to palm, on hallowed ground,
The veterans stand today.
Their ranks are thinner far than when
Wars music fiercely rolled.
The word is passed along again,
1.-THE boys are growing old"
Their heads are barred. Oh. vanished years,
What alchemy was timer
Bee what wondrous change appears
Adown the soldier line.
The SHOWS Of age on beard and hair
Have cast their spotless hue.
Yon grizzled crowns give semblance fair
OF gray above the blue
The gray that fell has won at last,
But gentle is its reign,
A benediction from the past
Upon the armies twain
On north and south, no more apart,
1t sheds its tender grace,
A seal upon each loyal heart
That time cannot efface.
Not growing old" are they that wait
The final "taps" OF life,
But growing young in loves estate.
These victors of the strife.
Blue conquered once and proudly wore
The wreath fame's hands bestow;
Gray conquers now and silvers DER
The heads of friend and foe
CHARLES MoREAu HARoER.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-03-15

oh, such q sweet sleepl thought had
been In slumber for few minutes
while in reality had slept an hour,
when Ned Bowen reused me by throw
ing some water from his canteen down
my back
Jump up, Johnny, he said, my
relief is coming You are all right, for
! received your officer of the guard go
ing his rounds and he gave me the
countersign without suspicion guess
oil the poor fellows like you are half
asleep OF they would have discovered
Che trick Now don't go to sleep again,
old man. Goodby.
ut appears while the Confederate
night officer was approaching, Ned
Bowen, heaven rest him, jumped over
the fence and, failing to wake me up,
took my rifle and challenged, thus plac-
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-03-15
MEXICO'S MONEY.
what II Has Been and Manner in which
IL Is Manufactured.

What 1t Has Been and Manner in which
II Is Manufactured.
Before Mexico was invaded by tn,
Spaniards, coins were unknown I'm tn,
country, the natives using in the plac,
of money the smallest cacao beans
reserving those of larger size and bet
ter quality for the manufacture OF
. liquor, to which they were much ad
dcted.
About fourteen years after the con
quest-that is TO say, about the veal
1885, Castilian coin commenced h
make its appearance in Mexico. As +
arrived, however. only in very small
quantities, it proved itself insufficient
for the needs of trade, even though
the latter was still of very insignif
cant proportions. 1t was then thai
the ruling vicerOy, under authority OF
royal decree, ordered the manufac
ture in the City of Mexico of small
pieces of silver Of certain weight
these pieces wcrC not stamped witt
ana coinage whatsoever, and theiI
value was determined entirely b,
their weight and size. From this was
derived the name peso" which ha,
outlived the first attempt at making
money in Mexico up to the present
Ihese pieces of silver remained In
circulation number of years, and
pieces of gold and of copper were also
added in time Soon. however It was
found that this sort of circulating
medium made fraud and abuse ex
remclN easy. and the Spanish gov
eminent, taking cognizance of this
fact, established. by royal decree three
mlnts, granting them a perpetual ex
lStence for America. These MINIS
were located in San Luis, Santa Ft
and the City of Mexico.
The same decree also provided that
in San Domingo, on the Spanish island
known today as Puerto Rico. only cop.
per money should he made, according
to the regulations governing the mint
of CASTLE IN the year 1888 The coin.
age of Mexico was actually begun dur.
ing the reign of Niceroy Antonio de
Mendoza. who established mint in
buildings belonging to the Marquis del
Vale. Here it remained only a short
time. being transferred first to the
council buildings. and later to the vice.
regal palace. During all this time the
coinage was of considerable amount.
and the facilities of the establish. |
mcnt were not sufficient to meet the
demands made upon it for coins, for
which reason frequent demands foI
minting apparatus are found in the an.
cient records. In the year 1878, the |
mint was established in the Apartado |
building, and has continued since then |
in the street of that name. From the
Declaration of Independence until the
year 1S4i. the mint was rented out to |
private parties. whosupplied with coin |
all the states of the republic that had |
no mint of their own.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-03-15
MARY J. LINCOLN.
USE AND COOKERY OF VEGETA-
(By Mrs. Janet M. HILL


Hominy. Stewed Peaches, Cream.
Poached Eggs with Cream Tomato
Sauce and Cheese. flashed Brown Po-
tatoes. Rye Mullins. Cereal. Coffee.
DINNER-Cream of Rice Soup. Roast
Chicken. Cranberry Sauce. Potato
Croquettes. Satisfy Salad. Prunes
moulded in Lemon Jelly. Whipped
Cream. Coffee.
SUPPER-Creamed Corn Beef au Gra-
tin. Buttered Toast. Canned Fruit.
Waters. Tea.
Vegetables being plentiful and COM
paratively inexpensive, we are inclined
to he careless about the cooking and
serving of them. Day after day we cook
them in the same fashion, season them
indifferently and throw away all that
is uneaten. Unlike meats, most vegeta-
bles properly recooked are no more indi-
gestible than they are when first cooked
Indeed many kinds that could not be
eaten with impunity by children, fresh
ly cooked and served in the ordinary
manner are rendered most wholesome
by passing through PURGE strainer and
serving rehsated, as a vegetable or in
the form of cream soup.
In preparing root vegetables for cook
ing all traces of earth should be removed.
Those belonging to the cabbage family
should be soaked for half an hour or
more in cold water, head downwards, in
order to remove any insects that may be
concealed within. Usually vegetables
are cooked In boiling, sailed water; salt
is used for two reasons, first, for the sa
vor, to which most people have become
accustomed. and in the case of green
vegetables like peas, beans, Brussels
sprouts and spinach, in order to retain
and intensity the green color of the
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-03-15
ESTATE OF MARY A. L. BURBANK.
STATE OF VERMONT,
DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON, az.

In Probate Court. held at MONTPELIER. In and ,,,
'au pbstrct on the IN day of March, A. D. 1899;
arthur y Eaton, Administrator with the will IN
nexed OF the estate OF Mary A. L. Burbank late ~
.Mohtpelertn said District. deceased, makes appca
oh 70 salo Court with the consent and approbatioo
~ writing OF the lesatees and devsees OF said d.
ceased tesloing In the State of Vermont for icensa
70 se. All OF the real estate of said deceased st
9 W IN Montpelie', in said District, to wit:
m9 place on Main street, representing that the
sae tnereot would be beneficial to the legatees and
geVsees OF said deceased. and those Inter esteI
Into money. ~ ie"' osesso
ss, Mdherenpon, 1t is ordered by said Court THAI
shid Application be referred to a session thereof
TO be held at the Probate ONCE in said Mont pelier
; .ne Ioth day OF March, A. d. 1899, for hear.
ihg ana decision thereon and 1t Is ither ordered
Inat an persons interested be notified hereof by
pupncauon OF notice Of said application and order
teteon three weeks succe ssvely In the Perrnor<
y. ngMtenman STATE Journal. newspaper published
az montpener in this state, and which circulates i'm
tne helenborhood of those Interested before said
al Gi bearing that they may appear at said time
anu place. ana u they see cause, object thereto,
a. 40 by the Court.-Attest
f'-S HIRAM CARLETON, Judge
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-03-15
COMMISSIONERS, NOTICE.
ESTATE OF JULIA p. STONE.

The undersigned, having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the District of Washing
ton, commissioners to receive, examine and adjust
All claims and demands of all persons against
II estate of JULIA T. STONE late of Plainfleld
In said district, deceased; ana all claims 81 hin.
tied In Offset thereto, hereby give notice that We
Truman Bartlett, In the town OF Planfeld, In
said District ON the 2sth day of March and 2Sth daV
of August next, from one o'clock p. M until four
O'Clock ?. M, each of said days, and that al
months from the 2nd day of March, AID 1894 ia
the time limited by said Court for said creditors 70
present their claims TO us for examination Al d
allowance.
1899. W. j. BATCWEI IiER -
4149 o. L. MARTIN Cons.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-03-15
ESTATE OF TRUMAN LAWSON.
STATE OF VERMONT,
DIaTRINr


In Probate Court, held at Mammalian In nm. o..
nbara1 on the ,th day Of March, AID lsSs
TRUMAN LAWSON, late OF WOODBURY. in ssid ~ -
be deceased makes application to said Court vita
tne consent and appreciation in writing of tha
nnelIs OF said deceased residing in the state ~
1dmoht lot license TO sell all Of the real estate OF
S W deceased. to wit: Home farm situated in
WtoS1dDuTy IN said District also house and lot attn
s,et III naruwlck in the county of Caledonia and
the,eo nS,Inont representing that the sale
daeaeo would be beneficial to the heirs OF saId
ooeaseu ana those Interested in his estate in order
efeTIeS re- BY said Court that said application be
pate ONCE In said Montpelier on the 9th dav ~ 30
sna 4; ID 1889 for hearing and decision thereoa:
qua u Is further ordered thst all persona interesse
De ,notlned hereof, by publication Of notice a.
s sau appncation and order thereon three weelss
ouvcessiVely In the Vernon Waterman a Sfase
t yLTg'na newspaper publisht at Montpelier m
W state and which circulates in the neighborhood
III they see cause, object thereto '0' '
A. A, ~ the Court.-AtteBr,
w." HIRAM CARLETON, Judge.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-03-15
A Day without a Parallel.

No war in the worlds history except
the American civil war is commemorate
ed by soldiers memorial festival The
day is celebration of patriotic sacrifice,
not OF conquest. 1t is the noblest object
lesson that could be devised. Men who
risked life for the flag mingle with the
people of all ages and conditions in
honoring the heroic dead. Love of coun-
try is not mere sentiment with veter-
ans who carry the scars of battle.
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Hats offl
Along the street there comes
blare of bugles, rufie of drums,
flash of color beneath the sky.
Hats off
The flag is passing by.
Blue and crimson and white it shines
Over the steel tipped ordered lines.
Hats off
The colors before us fly,
But more than the flag is passing by.
Sea fights and land fights, grim and great
Fought to make and to save the state.
Dreary marches and sinking ships;
Cheers of victory on dying lips
Days of plenty and days OF peace
March OF n strong lands swift increase;
Equal justice, right and law,
Stately honor and reverend awe;
Sign of nation, great and strong,
To ward her people from foreign wrong;
Pride and glory and honor all
Live in the colors to stand or fall
Hats off
Along the street there comes
A blare of bugles, a ruffle of drums,
And loyal hearts are beating high
Hats off
The flag is passing by.
Youths Companion.
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ing his life in imminent peril. When
half an hour later | got back to the
guard tent, | learned that two other
sentinels had been found asleep ON their
posts. They were shot next morning,
and now, madam, you will, 1 trust be
no longer surprised at this monument |
have erected to my preserver -
The widow extended her hand, while
tears of pride and emotion rolled down
her face.
"God bless you" she said "you
have "a noble heart"
Next day Mrs. Bowen received a let
ter inclosing treasury note for 81 900,
and since then on the first day of every
month she gets check on the First Ma
tional bank of Atlanta for $50.
EDWARD p WESLEY.
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a Baftle-Iiynp,


God of our country, with thy might
Bless thou the battle for the right,
Let every laundering turret-gun
Proclaim thy righteous will be done
Through hail of shot and clang of
steel,
From flaming deck and qNivering keel,
To thee our hearts we lift. Oh, thou
Who helped our fathers, help us nowl
To none, but thee, o Lord, we bow,
Nor ever did, and will not now:
Nor ever has our standard been
Dragged in the dust by king or
queen,
This flag we serve east, west, north.
south,
And now proclaim from lannon's
mouth;
Let vengeance still be thine; and we
Thy sword to scour the western sea.
John Paul Bocock,
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ESTATE OF FREDERICK McDUFFIE,
SrATS OF VERMONT,
DISTRICT OF WAsHINGToN as

In Probate Court, held at Montpelier in aud for
said District, on the 9Th day of March. AID. 1879.
Hiram Wells. Trustee of a fund created
by the last will and testament OF Frederick
McDunie, late of Cabot, in said District. de
ce tsed, presents his trustee account for ex-
animation and allowance, Whereupon 1t is or
dered by said Court that said account and
said application be referred to a session thereof.
70 be held at the Probate ONCE in said Montpelier on
decision thereon; and it is further ordered. that
publication of the three weeks successiveIy In
the Vermont Watchmdn& State journal, a newspap.
er published at Montpelier, Ia this State previous
to said time appointed for hearing, that they may
appear at saidtme and place, and show cause, II
any they may have why said account should not
be allowed. NV
BY the court.-Attest.
l7-t9 HIRAM CARLETON Judsa
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ESTATE OF JOHN w. CLARK
STATE OF VERMONT.

IN Probate Court. held at Montpelier. In and for
sara DISTRICT. on the it'll day of March, A. ID, 1889
James W. Brock, Administrator with the will
annexed of the estate of John W. Clark late Of
sontpelie in said District, deceased makes appli
t,on 10 sad court wi the consent and approbs
deceased esiding in the State of Vermont for II.
cense TO sell all of the real estate of said deceased
10 VIII; raul farm, so called, and about eleven
a aae aad on eastery side Of North Branch stu
situated in herlin, In said District also about fifteen
acres OF land situated in Moretown In said District
representing that the sale thereof would be benefci
al 70 the legetees and devisees of said deceased
ana those interested in his estate in order to con.
vert SAID real estate into money. Whereupon 1t ia
9adered by said Court, that said application be re-
Ierred 10 session thereof to be held at the Probate
U6e 5 said Montpelier, the 18th day of March.
D. 1879 FOR hearing and decision thereon; and II
IL tnrtler ordered. that all persons Interested be-
noted hereof by publication of notice of said appli-
caton ana order thereon three weeks successfully
IN the Vermont Watehmdn and State Journdi q
newspaper published at Montpelier, in this State
anu when creulates in the neighborhood of those
Iaerested before said time of hearing, that they
may appear at said time and place, and, il they see
cause object thereto.
BY the CouIt.-Attest,
I 449 HIRAM CARLETON, Judge.