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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-08-01

WASHINGTON, July 27.-It has been
fully decided upon by the navy depart.
ment that when the cruiser Montgom-
cry arrives at New York portion of
her complement of officers and men
will be assigned to duty on some of the
governments new ships that are only
awaiting officers and crews to be placed
in commission for service. Prepare
tions are now completed for the Mont
gomery's repairs which will begin i'm
mediately upon her arrival from Mont
evideo.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-08-01
ESTATE OF JOSEPH IL. GILMAN
STATE OF VERMONT,
DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON, IS.


In Probate Court, held in Montpelier, In and for
1899.
Ida e Gilman, Administrator of the estate OF
jos EPH II, GILMAN, late of the City of Barre, in
said District, deceased, makes application to said
Court with the consent appreciation In writing
of the widow and heirs of said deceased residing
In the State of Vermont for license to sell all of the
real estate Of said deceased situated In Vershe in
the County of Orange and State of Vermont. to witt
Farm of about one huI bred acres of land and the
buildings thereon, including the interest OF the
widow of said deceased therein, and the homestead
right. representing that the sale thereof would be
beneficial to the widow and heirs OF said deceased
aud those interested In his estate, In order to
convert said cal estate into money,
Whereupon, It Is ordered by said Court,
that said application be referred TO session there
of, to be held at the Probate ONCE, in said Mont
peer. ON the 10th day of August. A. ID. 1890. for
hearing and decision thereon: and, Ii Is further
dered that all persons Interested be notified hereof
by publication of notice of said application and
order thereon, three weeks excessively in the
Vermont Watchman & State Journal, ne wspaper
published at Montpelier, in this State, and which
circulates in the neighborhood Of those interested
before said time of hearing, that they appear at
said time and place, and, II they see cause, object
thereto,
BY the Court-Attest.
1921 HIRAM CARLETON, Judge
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-08-01
DREAMED SALMON.

Remove the fish from can of salmon,
throw away the liquor and mince the
fish fine Make dressing of one pint Of
milk, two tablespoonfuls of butter with
salt and pepper to taste; put on the fire
and let it come to boil Into a baking
pan place layer of bread crumbs, then
a layer of fish and then cover with the
dressing. Have crumbs for the last
layer and bake till brown
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-08-01
ScATJOPED APPLES

Butter deep pudding dish and put
layer of peeled. sliced apples in the bot
tom, sprinkle with sugar, little flour.
bits of butter and little cinnamon; add
other layers until the dish is filled. Bake
about one hour. 1t Is usually best to
cover the dish, as it prevents the con-
tents from burning on the top. This
may be eaten hot or cold
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-08-01
JOLLY BOYS.

Sift together two heaping tablespoon
fuls of flour, two and one-half table,
spqonfuls of cornmeal. one tablespoon
full of sugar little salt and one tea
spoonful of baking powder Beat one
egg and add to the mixture with enough
milk to make thick batter. Drop from
small spoon into smoking hot fat.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-08-01
RAGLETS.

To one-half pint of milk add two
beaten eggs. two tablespoonfuls OF
melted butter, one-half teaspoonful salt,
two tabespoonfuls of sugar and two and
one-half cupfuls of -four, Beat well to-
gether, adding a teaspoonful of baking
powder. Fry as you would doughnuts.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-08-01
CHERRY PIE.

Line deep pie plate with a rich crust,
nearly fill with stoned fruit, sweeten to
taste, sprinkle evenly tablespoonful of
-four, add an equal amount of butter cut
into bits and scattered over the top; wet
the edges of the crust, put on top crust,
make holes in the center for escape of
air and bake steadily.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-08-01
BOSTON CAKE

Mix one pound of flour, one of sugar.
One-half pound of butter, one pound of
currants, four eggs, one cup of cream,
juice of one-half of a lemon and tea
spoonful of baking powder. Bake in
moderate oven.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-08-01

First-class job printing at the JOURNAL
flee
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-08-01

Political clubs date from the Restora-
ton of Charles III. In most Of the
clubs of those days there was
much drinking
Little thinking.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-11

and home. his cattle confiscated, all his prop
erty either stolen destroyed and he and his
family left hopelessly ruined.
The leaders of this gang of bad men were
Mark Ryan, Chris" Gaffney' and Jerry"
Quinlan. tom" McTague got after them He
landed Qunan all right at New-Chicago. He
traced Gafney and located him and a man
named Pat DOoley in a charcoal house at
Lion Mountain, in Beaverhead County TON"
left his horse a mile below and went into the
charcoal house all alone.
i want you, Gaffney," said McTague.
Il am not Gaffney," said Gaffney drawing
his gun, and you had better get out of here
Gaffney had the drop McTague, and there
of parIeying
oh WE'LL said McTague, ''if YOU are not
GaHney don't want you. / have made a mis-
take, and beg your pardon. You looked so much
on 10 you. As a matter of fact, you deceived me
mysef, for l have seen Gaffney myself once or
twice But come TO inspect YOU more CLOSELY
See well enough that you are not Gaffnev tha
man / am looking for. and that's all right
McIa$ue turned To go. At that moment Gaff-
Tague. who had his gun in his outside coat
pocket drew it and had the drop on Gaffnev
Now, said McTague, no more monkeving
carney, or you are a dead man. You march and
do as tell you"
McTague compelled both Gaffnev and DooIe,-
70 Ihdrch outside the house, threw them pair
or handcurs with his disengaged hand and
compelled them TO put the handouts on them
serves Fhen he marched them down 10 his
conveyance and took them safely 10 Deer Lodge
Ryan was caught at Glendale
unfortunately, however. the people who had
suffered from the depredations of the gang were
sun too terrified 10 testify against them and
all We're acquitted. \ year or two later ear.
was shot dead in Deer Lodge saloon in
barroom dispute 'N III =
New-York tribune., 1900-03-11

THE cooINEss on A WEsrERN DEPUTY sHERIFE.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-11

sical and dramatic occurrences religious and
military functions and humorous situations all
furnish material for illustration on cards. These
are bought and sent through the mails TO peo-
pie who file them away in collections and who
send in return other cards The patronage of the
tourists makes the souvenir postal card or
"Ansicht Postcarte,' much sought after arti-
Gle. comic paper recently spoke of a man
who, disgusted with life, had concluded to throw
himself into abyss and end life's struggle.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-11
roBACCo GROWING ~ IEFL4SR

From The Pail Mall Gazette
Sir Walter Raleigh did not smoke thar ~,
his beneath the yew tree at Youshal tc ., T.
pose. To the proud distinction ot hIvlns w. =
a European home for the potato Ireland pa
added that OF being the FIRST Ca produce ~
able tobacco. This is due To- the patr0ue y .
Verance OF MIR. Horace PlUnkctt and MS IL
riCultura Organization Society. the toretu-
the Government department OF which hV 6
the guiding spirit. strong, coarse tooae-s~
tanning an abnormal amount Vf moisture =
nicotine" has been grown in Meath. al ~
fourpence pound and will sell it one az. s.
pence. AT this rate the graZivrs ot Ne 81
find il profitable tO replace the trdndlh% 49,
the Slane: the most piping times o' On, ~
and SraZier Of cattle never worked cut 1S,ft-i.- a.
OF t132 an acre. Meath Plus and "a u
Birdseye" Will be favorite brands WIFE
triots before long.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-11
An AUROCHS'S HORN FOryD
From Nature

From Nature
In these columns mention has alras5, ho
maui maui Vi the discovery of horn Of the extfnct
Iurochs or ur mot the bison). in a peat boz, in
Nv oHlerahla. This remarkable specimen
DT, TX Nehrlng now describes and figures i'm RI.
Dtu'SChe ndwtrtschaftIiche Presse" OF Feb
- ~ IN Ihe course of this article the au-
TIC cattle are the descendants survived on
the continent till 1927, and that examples az its
cIT, 80 noIiIs, sometimes mounted as drinking
dIu NJ casIIeS especially in South Germany and
AlsdCt Lorraine. till comparatively recant
udte IN I''u conrad Gesner, for instance p,en
IONS haNlhS seen skulls. with the horns nf
IuTochS , at old hostels in Worms and Mavenca
ttl ,4, % at aeCenuy as the first French Revolution
w" @u'oChS hornS were preserved in Alsaca
ene % one IN the cathedral at Strasburg and the
othef In the cellars of the episcopaI nall. ~
Hapefh. Ihe first measured six ard a baIf 60
IN length, while the second held four lie ~ 60 ee'
, ooth are now lost the newly discovered snh
FOSSIL specimen is Of priceless value
New-York tribune., 1900-03-11
LONGEVITY or WHALES.
From The Popular Science Monthly.

From The Popular Science Monthly
Some light was thrown a few years ago unon
the subject of the vitality of whales by fndinr
one of these animals in Behrng Sea in 1870
with 'togGle' harpoon head in its body bear
ing the mark of the American whaler Monte
yuma That vessel was engaged in whaling in
Behring Sea about ten years but not later Than
lS'i. She was atterward sold TO the Govern
ment, and sunk in Charleston Harbor dur
ing the Civil War TO serve an obstruction
Hence. il is estimated the whale must have
carried the harpOOn not less than thirty
years. In connection with this fact William II
Dali gives an account in The National Geo
graphic Magazine of discussion with Captain
+. L. Herendeen, of the United States Nationa !
Museum, Of cases OF whales that have been sun
posed to have made their way from Greenland
waters to Behring Strait and to have been
identified by the harpoOns they carried While
II is very likely that the whale really makes
the passage an uncertainty must always be al
lowed, for ships were often changing ownership
and their tools were sold and put ON board OF
New-York tribune., 1900-03-11
THE ENGLISH TIN SOLDIER UNDER AFRICA'S
SUN.
When men part, they say An revoir.'

All preparations had been made for the fatal
step when the man remembered that he had one
duty still to perform, and he sent postcards to
his friends with view of the jumping off point
serious feature in the craze came to light
recently at Vienna. where postcards with carl
catures of British soldiers and legends derog-
atory TO the English people were offered for
sale. The cards were promptly coniscated and
their further sale was prohibited
New-York tribune., 1900-03-11
A WONDERFUL FIRE AL4rv
rom The Science Slftings.

From The Science Siftncs
a hre alarm recently invented is a conohi,ati,,,
OF the graphCphone and telephone In th.. -,
the talking alarm of the cranbn,k'. . uSe "i
chimes chimes Is placed on each floor of a bundin, and
connected with the telephone fire alar,,, -, , A
stance the graphophone the second a. VI ~
oulIdlhS would contain the record '.'rhert ~ t
nre on the second floor" etc nj te nete is q
then adjusted SO that these words ar ~ Oo'u = =
INTO the telephone by the expanding Of y r.
inostat Whenever a fire occurs In his No., - -
origin OF IRE Is located immediateiv ara -
natlcaily. The alarm also lights III - y, "tG $eV
iishts IN the building, sets red light blo1iDr ~ ~
rom, llont oI the building to guide the fremen and
meSapRone-So told. 80" - sASs4A'
New-York tribune., 1900-03-11
CAPTURING 4 DESPERATE.
From The Anaconda Standard

THE GOODNESS OF a WESTERN DEPUTY SHERIFF.
From The Anaconda Standard.
Let it be said in the first place that there is
nothing of the white feather about Tom" Nc
Tague. He is cool, he is brave he is intrepid
Many a daring exploit has he had in which he
exhibited the highest qualities of courage. once
it was back in 1SS3-'Jim'' McMasters was
sheriff and Tom was undersheriff; there was
a gang of horse thieves operating along Flint
Creek, in what is Granite County. They
would steal anything from a horse to a telegraph
pole. Everybody knew who they were, but was
afraid to'say a word. Everybody realized if he
made complaint he would be burned out of house
New-York tribune., 1900-03-11

roses. the next carnations, then lilies of the
valley, lilies some other equally hardy flower,
and so on, and on the last day the orchids are
delivered This costs more than sending a
big lot at time, and gives greater pleas
ure. We frequently receive orders also for
flowers to be delivered the third or fourth day
out, and people who try the plan once. either
as senders or receivers always patronize us
again"
New-York tribune., 1900-03-11
LAMiRTiNE'N WIPE.


From The London Chronicle. IS
Lamartine's barber. a certain NJ 4SVt' ',rsa.s
alive. He is just uiuety-tWo anu Ll-,.,,rss -
delight is 10 talk of his hero lie u1,-,sl ~
a faded daguerreotype OF the sehulI't dsar
t!cian. who having been the dohitau' sae =
France. died in obscurity NJ Isopy S-f 80
the favorite gatherins place II the I,,,ins IS,Iis =
As. II is probable that NJ dc ,,scoa 3
used 10 summon his hairdrcssTr 70 ,aras's
plOyed him as an emisSary ~ tu'SC u'S,,sb 81 3
thSrity that piIs5 Tamsrtnt III was the ia'so5 'o5
genuine bears grease from Russia,
this unguent was the cause % INC
lockA
New-York tribune., 1900-03-11

other vessels. and harpoon irons were sometimes
given or traded to EsQuimaus 1t therefore be-
comes possible that the animal was struck with
a second hand iron.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-11
THE PICTURED POSTCARD CRAZE

IT RACES IN GERMANY WITHOUT ABATE-
MENT
The postcard craze retains its hold on the peo-
pie of Germany, and public places architectural
features, well known landscapes political, mu-
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-15
A GREAT MEETING

The services at Wright Memorial
Church on Sunday will long be remem-
bered by the congregation. Four meet
ings were held during the day. which
resulted in the conversion of nineteen
persons. Special services were held in
the Sunday school. and quite a number
Of the scholars made a profession of
religion.
At night the church building was fill
ed to the limit of its seating capacity
when the pastor, Rev. George T. Book
er. preached with great earnestness and
power using as his subject Paul Be
fore Felix"
THE sermon made profound impress
sion upon the large congregation. At
this service there were several CONVEX
sions and twelve requests for prayers.
These services have created a spirit
ual awakening in the church. as we'll as
among those who have personal knowl-
edge of Christ
The meetings will continue during the
week, and the Rev. Mr.. Booker and
his people feel highly encouraged at the
outlook for gracious revival season.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-15

against him. She was arrested during
the day and will appear before the
Mayor this morning

against him. She was arrested during
the day and will appear before the
Mayor this morning.
The Republicans are organizing clubs
all over the county to work against the
convention to bring out a solid Repub-
lican vote on the Gath inst.
Mr.. Joe Miano. of Newport News. was
In the city yesterday on brief visit.
Workmen commenced yesterday tc
pull down the houses on the lot thai
will be used for Central Church. The
work OF building the church will be
commenced very shortly now.
Attention is called to the advertise
ment of dressmakers.
Next Friday week, the 25th OF May.
is the day set apart by Stonewall Camp
for the annual memorial exercises in
honor OF the Confederate dead. This Is
the day and date-no other.
For want of quorum there was no
meeting of the Board of Health last
night. This is the second week there
has been no meeting.
1T has been learned that the negro
Richard Carter, who was sent to Jail
for stealing cattle, is also wanted for
housebr eaking in the county.
Major Jones, a desperate negro from
the county. was committed to jail for
three months for assault.
Mr. f. l.. Birmingham tells you that
he will clean your lot in the cemetery
cheap.
Miss Hattie Mathews has gone to
Richmond 10 spend n week with friends.
The w. e. Il. u. will meet this after
noon at 3 o'clock at Mrs. Garris'. corner
Dinwiddie and Bart streets.
A cart and a street car collided on
County street yesterday afternoon. The
cart was turned over, but no one was
hurt.
Attention is called to the advertise
ment of w. T. Claud & Co. in this is
sue.
The baseball rooters were in better
spirits last night. The Portsmouth
team broke their record.
In order that everybody may have an
opportunity to see the ball game this
afternoon and the fremen's parade
both, the game will be called at 1880
o'clock.
Mr.. l. I. Guy advertises for lost
mule that was either strayed or stolen
from his premises.
Grimes Battery will leave the city to-
morrow evening at 6 o'clock for Rich
mond. to bc present military day at the
Carnival. Captain Warren thinks-he
will be able to carry on this trip at
least forty men.
1t was reported on the streets last
night that Pitcher Leonard, released by
Portsmouth, had been signed by
Hampton, and would pitch against his
old comrades in the game this afternoon
at 1870 o'clock.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-15
CATTLE TIIIEF.

Yesterday morning Special Con-
stable j. T.. Hall arrested a negro
named Richard Carter who confessed
TO Justice Sllotson that he had stolen
five cattle from farmers in the vici-
nifty of Great Bridge. Three of the cat
tie were recovered Friday last in Nor
folk. where Carter. had sold them.
When Carter was caught this morn
ing he was driving fine steer worth
$40, the property of Richard Stewart, at
Great Bridge. Carter was sentenced to
Jail for six months for the theft of Mr..
Stewards steer. but ii is not known
what action will be taken in the other
cases.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-15
BAPTIST MINISTER'S MEET.

DR.. n. L. Owen. was called to preside
at the Baptist Ministers Conference
Monday morning. The President, Rev.
+. f. Dudley. was at the Convention at
Hot Springs. Ark. and DIR. Dunaway,
the vice-presdent was also absent.
The conference held a very profitable
and interesting devotional service i'm
which many Of the members took part
Rev. Mr.. Cox. of Lambert's Point. re-
ported his meetings closed. Quite a
number professed faith or We're re-
claimed Several professed last Sunday
and these were received for baptism,
one by letter and one by experience.
Rev. l.. r. Chrisler. of Norfolk, is in
a meeting, with Evangelist r. D. Gar
land to assist him, The meeting is very
interesting already and will continue
during this week. Two professed faith
on Sunday. DR.. a. L. Oowen supplied
for the Frcemason Street Church, Nor
folk, Sunday morning and night, and
his son, Rev. Russell Owen, of Rich
mond College. supplied for him at
Grace church. Norfolk.
DR.. ]. J. Hall. of Park Avenue, Nor
folk. received two by letter.
Rev. j. w. Mitchell.of South Street,
Portsmouth, received five by letter.
Two were received by letter at the
Fourth Street Baptist Church. and one
for baptism. and the Sunday school
leaned over the highest attendance
again.
Rev. Mr.. Overton has been called to
the pastoral care of the Kempsville,
Baptist church.
Rev.,E. +. Dudley is about to com
mence work on his new house of wor-
ship in Client.
DR.. \. b. Dunaway is erecting a
beautiful house Of worship at Port
Norfolk.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-15
TCoum,,njcotcdl

REPUBLICAN CLUB ORGANIZED.
The James y. Garfield Republican
Club No. /. OF Halls Corner Precinct.
Norfolk county, organized Sunday
evening with membership of sixty
four. The following officers were elect
cd: David Y. Penn. president: James
l.. Thomas. vice-prcsidcnt; Robin Will
son. secretary: Hammic Shepard treas
urer; Peter Clinch. master-at-arms
They unanimously endorsed Mckinley
and Wise and stand firm in helping. to
defeat the Constitutional Convention.
Clubs for this purpose arc being or
ganized all over the county.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-15
FIRE NEAR THE PARK.

Sunday afternoon some unknown per-
son or persons set fire TO Il large guam
tity of wood tina. was niled in the
woods near Columbia Park. The fire
spread quite rapidly for some time and
considera BILE wood was burned. entail
ing considerable loss to the owner. The
blaze could be seen for some distance
until some time during the night. If
the names of the parties who did the
work can be learned they will be dealt
with according to law.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-15
HAMPTON.
SCORE BY INNINGS.

Portsmouth 49,. .....3 0 o . OK
hampton .......3 0 0 0 0 1-6
Summary: Earned runs-P Portsmouth.
-; Hampton, .. Home runs, Murray.
Ihree-base hits -Lonsley. Luitich.
Iwo-base hits-Martin. Stolen bases
hohnle. 2: Longley. >; Kemmcr, Muir
ray. Durrett. Left on bases-Ports-
OF Luitich. 4: off Martin, 3. Hit by
pitched ball-Clark, kohrle. Struck out
by Luitich. ,; by Martin. ~ Time Of
gamc-Two hours. Umpire Mitchell.
AROUND THE BASES.
The game is called to-day ut 1850
o'clock. This is done to give everybody
chance to see the fircmens parade.
Persons, that. clever young twirler
from the y. and NJ. College, Raleigh,
to-day. He Is said to be cracka jack.
See him.
Leonard has been released. Earring
his widness, he pitched mighty clever
ball for Portsmouth,
Murray's ho!ne-run hit over left field
fence was a gem. He il; the second one
of the home team to turn that trick
this season.
Diesel's pull down of Luskey's hot line
hit over the third bag was of the SEN
satiehttl order. tt-i,ia gliiif
t.'VN- vi WI n, Sutiii'S titt S.SNel nv
tie catcher out of n TWO. if not a three.
base hit.
Say, Mitchell, you We're blind ycstcr
day when you called T3ammcrt out on
Clark's interference. Get that saw
dust out of your eyes and umpire ball
like the two first games you chiciated
in here.
Everybody get together and take
three straights from the Grabs" It's
easy. There are no tin-cans here for
them to use.
That is right. boys; get in the game
with both feet like you did yesterday.
Coach loud: keep up constant chlrp-
ing on the field, and even on the bench.
You have as much right to do it as the
visitors. They were allowed to do 1t
yesterday to their hearts content.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-15
This is For You.

Special offers to get home to navy
yard and railroad men who cannot af-
ford to pay cash for lot. Or any one
who really wants n home. II you want
a lot or any property we have IL. Cali
or address us for terms.
THE SEABOARD REAL ESTATE
COMPANY,
Room '2o1. No. ga High street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-15
THE "Y'S "

The regular weekly meeting Of the
Portsmouth "Ys" Will be held this eve
ming ut o'clock at the home ofeNiss
Fannie Slater. No. 3l6 South street. An
interesting program will he rendered
consisting Of music and rotations.
after which refreshments will be served
A silver Offering will be taken mt the
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-15
EITNER Al G

The funeral of Mr.. Elijah Bensten
took place Sunday afternoon from the
Court Street Baptist Church. The SER
vices were conducted by Rev. DIR. Gar
rett. after which the remains were
taken to Oak Grove Cemetery for in
terment followed by large circle of
friends.
The funeral OF Mr.. lido Kcmpcr
Baker took place yesterday afternoon
from the Court Street Baptist Church
The services were conducted by R,v.
DR.. Garrett. The nterment was in
Elmwood Ccmtery, in Norfolk.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-15
CAPTAIN MARSHALL TO SPEAK

N4a%-Fart- News piee=sii
day says:
Among the speakers who have been
invited to address the Democratic mass
meeting being arranged here by the
Democratic committee is Captain II. c.
Marshall. of Portsmouth. Captain Mar
shall is one of the best speakers in
T,dewater Virginia. and If he can ac-
cept he will give the Newport News
Democrats a rare treat. He is extern
sively popular over here. and will be
given Il warm welcome