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News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-03-27
THE DRUMHEAO BUSINESS.
A EuGe Long Island Industry which
Prospers by War.

A Huge Long Island Industry Which
PrOspers by War.
Few people know that more than half
the banjo and drum heads sold in the
United States are made on Long Is
land. Near the railroad station at
Cold Spring is a little red building sur
rounded by frames, in which skins are
stretched for drying, while near by is
an artificial pond, with wooden sides
and bottom. filled with a chemical mix
ture. 1t is an unpretentiOus establish
ment, but in our two wars and in the
peace between it has fathered a great
deal of noise. The business was estab-
lished in 1863, and success was almost
immediate. Competition was strong
after the rush of war orders was over,
but the business has advanced in i'm
portance until now there are but three
factories in this country whose opposi-
ton can be felt Two of these are in
Brooklyn and the other at High View,
Ny.
New York markets furnish the salt
cd raw skins from which the drum
IeauS are lldue. Inc udlf Is removed
from the skins by chemical bath in
the artificial pond, and the skins are
then stretched on the racks and dried.
! i thorough scraping removes any par
ticles of fat or flesh that may have
adhered to the dried skin, which is
then the thickness of parchment The
skins are thoroughly bleached in the
/ drying process and are then ready for
cutting into heads, During the Span
ish-American war the factory was fair
! " swamped with orders for drum
heads, 500 dozen heads often being or
dered at one time. The principal de-
| mand was for the tenor" drum, on
which a loud accompaniment to the
fife or bass instrument can be pro-
duced
Kangaroo skins make the costliest
drumheads. When dressed, they are
snowy, but beyond their appearance
and name they are Of no greater value
than heads made from calfskin. Sheep
skin is used for cheap toy drums.-New
York Post.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-03-27
by Way of Suggestion.

"The trouble with me-" spoke the
young man who was on his way home
with his best and loveliest from par
ty at the Kenhurst club, sis that l al
ways feel embarrassed when am out
in company. l never know what to do
with my hands"
Suppose you just hold them up"
said hoarse voice In his ear.
The voice pertained to large, rough
looking man with a mask on his face
and large, rough looking revolver in
his handv~and the youth lost no time ir
complying with the suggestion.-Chica
60 Tribune.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-03-27
PUZZLED THE JEWELER.
He Wanted n Second Hand Watch
and Finally Got 1t.


He was evidently a foreigner, and he
walked into one of the big jewelry
houses on # street and asked for a
watch. He would be pleased to exam
inc some second hand Watches" he
said to the clerk who advanced to meet
him.
This isn't a pawnshop," observed
the clerk haughtily.
mo" observed the man inquiringly.
"But you have watches" And he point
ed to the great showcase full of hand
some watches.
Certainly" replied the clerk. Elm
est stock of watches in the city. How
much do you want to pay for watch"
How mooch?" asked the stranger.
"Mooch as he is worth, so that he suits
me. I have said that desire second
hand watch-a good one that shall keep
the time"
"See here, sir; you are off your base.
We don't keep secondhand goods. You
will have to hunt elsewhere for second
hand watches"
The strangers eyes opened wide.
"But you have him there, and there
and there" he said as he began to ges-
ticulate. II have said SECOND hand
Watches" spelling it as though to make
it palmer, "and they are here, every
where, yet you say you have them not.
l do not comprehend you"
"Well, l do you," replied the clerk
sheepishly as he quickly got behind the
counter. Just a little mix up. No
harm done, hope. Certainly we have
watches with second hands. All our
watches have second hands. We han.
die no Others" And the stranger got
his second hand watch, for which he
laid down $50 bill.-Washington Star
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-03-27
A sympathetic Memory,

In a western Massachusetts, town
live q young woman who is blessed
witt both discrimination and tact.
Tie first of these admirable qualities
she has displayed by her two mar
rlags. Her first husband was a minis
ter, most delightful man. He died,
and after a lapse of five or six years
she was united to his only brother, who
Easa successful lawyer in New York.
Oh her library desk stands picture
Df he first partner of her joys and sor-
fow, and one day curious caller ask
fd 1hom the photograph represented.
chat" said the hostess, with evil
aen emotion, "is picture Of my nus
bans brother, who died eight years
ngC and who was very dear to us
bot ."-Youth's Companion.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-03-27

Bone the guinea hen and rub well
with pounded mace, allspice and pep
per and salt (use teaspoonful of salt
and half a teaspoonful of mixed spices.
Then spread over a layer of forcemeat
made by chopping two ounces of ham,
one teaspoonful of parsley and the peel
of half lemon. Mince very fine. add
q seasoning of salt, cayenne and mace.
Blend all thoroughly together with six
ounces of crumbs and two beaten eggs.
Butter a raised pie mold and line with
a stiff, short crust. Then spread with
the forcemeat. Put in the guinea meat,
packing it well in. Wet the edges, put
ON a cover of the paste, brush over
with egg and bake four hours. In the
meantime make a good, strong gravy
from the bones, pour it through fun
mel into the hole at the top, and the pie
is ready for use.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-03-27
Estate of Hiram S. Kelsey.
WILL PRESENTED

State of Vermont District of Lamoille, IS. In
Probate Court, held at Hyde Park, within and
A. d. 1901.
An instrument purporting to be the last
will and testament Of Hiram s. Kelsey, late
of MOrristown. In said district deceased,
being presented by Jennette l.. Kelsey, the
Executrix, for Probate, it is ordered by
said Court, that all persons concerned
therein be notified to appear at a session
thereof. to be he'd at the Probate Office
in Hyde PARK in said district on the 18th
day of April, A. d. 1900. at 10 o'clock, in
the forenoon, and show cause, If any they have,
against the probate of said will; for which pur-
pose it is further ordered, that this order be
published three weeks successfully in the News
and Citizen, newspaper printed at Morrisville
and Hyde Park in this State, previous to said
time of hearing.
By the Court.-Attest.
q EDWIN C. WHITE, Judge.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-03-27
How to Tell Age of Horses.

The popular idea that the age Of a
horse can always be told by looking at
his teeth, says veterinary surgeon, is
not entirely correct. After the eighth
year the horse has no more new teeth,
so that the tooth method is useless for
telling the age of a horse which is more
than years old. AS soon as the set Of
teeth is complete, however, a wrinkle
begins to appear on the upper edge Of
the lower eyelid, and new wrinkle is
added each year, so that to get at the
age Of a horse over years old you
must figure the teeth plus the wrinkles.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-03-27
Old PEOPLE

Have a charm of their own when they
are not weak and feeble, but hale and
hearty, enjoying the sports and pleasures
of youth though they cannot participate
in them. The whole secret of a sturdy
old age is this: Keep the stomach and
organs of digestion and nutrition in per-
feet order. The young man who does
not think of his stomach will be made to
think of it as he grows old. 1t is the
"weak" stomach, incapable of supplying
the adequate nutrition for the body,
which causes the weakness and feeble
ness of old age.
DR.. Perce's Golden Medical Discovery
cures diseases of the stomach and other
organs of digestion and nutrition. It
makes the vweak" stomach strong, and
so enables the body to be fully nourished
and strengthened by the food which is
eaten:
~ suffered for six years with constipation and
indigestion, during which time l employed
several physicians, but they could not reach
my case, writes Mr.. G. Popplewell, of Eureka
Springs Carroll Co., Ark, III felt that there
was no help for me, could not retain food on my
stomach had vertigo aud would fall helpless to
the floor. Two years ago I commenced taking
Doctor Pisrce's Golden Medical Discovery and
little Pellets and improved from the start.
After taking twelve bottles of the Discovery
was able to do light work, and have been i'm
proving ever since. I now in good health
Tor one of my age-6o years. owe it all to DR..
Pierces Medicines"
pr. Pierce's Common Sense Medical
Adviser, in paper covers, is sent free on
receipt of III one-cent stamps to pay
expense of mailing only. Address DR..
R. V. Pierce, Buffalo. N. Y.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-03-27
Estate of II. ID. Cook.
WILL PRESENTED.

State of Vermont, District of LamOille. ss.--In
Probate Court, held at Hyde Park, within and
for said District, on the 18th day OF March.
A. d. 1901.
An instrument purporting to be the last will
and testament of II. ID. Cook, late of
sented by Sophronia NJ. Cook, the executrix, for
Probate, it is ordered by said Court, that all
persons concerned therein be notified to appear
at session thereof, to be held at the Probate
Office in Hyde Park, in said district, on the 9Th
day Of April. A. D.. 1901, at IL O'Clock in the
forenoon. and show cause, If any they have,
against the Probate of said will; for which pur-
pose it is further ordered, that this order be
published three weeks successfully in the News
and Citizen, a newspaper printed at MCrrlsville
and Hyde Park in this State previous to said
time of hearing. By the Court-AtteSt.
% EDWIN G. WHITE Judge.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-03-27
Estate of Charles r. Page.
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

The undersigned, having been appointed by
the Honorable Probate Court for the District OF
Lamoille. Commissioners to receive, examine
sons against the estate of Charles r. Page,
late of Hyde Park. in said District, deceased,
and all claims exhibited in Offset thereto,
hereby give notice that we will meet for the
Hyde Park, on the 23d day of March and 14th day
of September next, from o'clock a. m until
O'Clock p. m. each of said days. and that
six months from the 14th day OF March, A. d.
1901, is the time limited by said Court for said
creditors to present their claims to us for exam
ination and allowance.
Dated at Hyde Park, this 10Th day of March,
A. ID. 1901. Z. l.. MOVES,
F. r. CHILD,
% Commissioners.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-03-27
THE KITCHEN RANGE.
How to Economic on the Csc of
Coal-BuiIdinE Fires.


COal-BuiIdinE Fires.
One of the most fruitful sources Of
household waste and extravaganza is
the coal bin and tons Of fuel are used
where a single one would give the
zane results. Open drafts and a range
full to the covers of glowing Goals not
only burn a needless amount Of coal,
but burn out the range at the same
= time. \ shovelful of coal or sufficient
to lightly cover the fire will accom-
plish as much as a half scuttleful, ex-
cepting in the increase Of the coal
mans trade
For a small range nut coal is best;
for a large one, small egg coal. Red
ash coal makes a hotter fire, with
fewer cinders, than the white ash, and
the latter burns more slowly. For
these reasons an equal mixture of the
two is a wise economy. The ashes
taken from the fire should never be
thrown into the can until they are
sifted. The cinders thus obtained can
be used on the fire at times when the
greatest heat is not needed. But they
should always be added after the fresh
coal is well aglow.
A third of a cupful of kerosene with
which to saturate the kindling and
coal before putting it in the range
will facilitate the housemaids morn
ing work, whether or not the fire has
been kept overnight, Kerosene should
newer, however, be poured directly into
a stove, either from the cup or can,
The best way is to lay the wood on
"a shovel and cover it there with the
oil, and then add a sprinkling to a
shovelful of coal. Many housekeepers
insure their kitchens against accident
from this cause by leaving part of a
cupful Of Oil for the servants use and
locking the rest in the storeroom.
A handful Of sugar will revive an
expiring fire as quickly as will kero-
ssene but happy the housewife whose
maid lis ignorant of the fact. This ac-
counts in many cases for the rapid dis
appearance of the kitchen sugar sup
ply.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-03-27

o o o o q @ = o . O . o
A few minutes before noon Mr.. Orpah
drove up in his buggy and fastened the
horse to the ring in the post in the angle
where he would be comfortably sheltered.
In two minutes more four "cute" don
keys and boy appeared on the scene
The donkeys were notified in light col
ors. well cared for, gayly caparisoned, in
telligent and pleasant looking. What
wonder that the school children We're
wild, The school was small, and 16 was
the number present eight girls and eight
boys. All clamored for a ride. Mr. Or
pah declared the price 10 cents for each
boy, but said he would let the girls 90
free. The boys demurred so strongly that
in order to pacify them Mr.. Orpah told
them all to stand in a row and he would
give the free ride to each fifth scholar.
How did he arrange them so as to count
in all the girls?
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-03-27
Estate of Horace C. Faunce.


State of Vermont, District of Lamoille, Ssh
Probate Court, held at Hyde Park, in said Dis.
trict, on the 18th day of March, A. d. 1901.
Walter H. Faunce, Administrator of the estate
of Horace G. Faunce late of Stowe, in said
district, deceased, presents his administra.
ton account for examination and allowance,
and makes application for decree of distribu
ton and partition of the estate of said deceased
whereupon, it is ordered by said Court that said
account and said application be referred to a SEES
sion thereof to be held at the Probate Office in
said Hyde Park, on the 18th day OF April.
A. d. 1901, for hearing and decision there
on And, it is further ordered, that notice hereof
be given to all persons interested by pub
LEGATION of the same three weeks successfully in
the NEWS AND CITIZEN. a newspaper published
at Morrsville aud Hyde Park, previous to said
time appointed for hearing, that they may ap-
pear at said time and place, and show cause,
If any they may have, why said account should
By the Court. Attest,
q EDWIN G. WHITE, Judge.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-03-27
How to Clean Cut Glass.

Cut glassware is both valuable and
beautiful and should be carefully
treated when cleaned. 1t should.
in the first place, be washed in warm
water to which have been added a few
drops. of that invaluable cleansing
agent ammonia. Having thoroughly
rinsed them, brush each piece separate
Iy with a soft brush dipped in whiting,
and then, when the powder is washed
off, polish the glasses, which should
drain for a minute or two, with tissue
paper, which puts on splendid gloss.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-03-27
No, 362.-Charade.

"Fare thee well, and ALL" he said,
AS he lcit for foreign shore.
"FIRsT if you do, I'll ne'er return.
But stay where the lions roar,
"And when you SECOND a message
From THIRD while | am gone,
And answer FOUR, heed what l say,
I'll nevermore return"
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-03-27
Estate of Chandler Hayford.
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

The undersigned, having been appointed by
the Honorable Probate Court for the District OF
Lamoille, Commissioners, to receive, examine,
ami adjust all claims and demands of all persons
against the estate of Chandler Hayford, late Of
johnson, in said District, deceased, and all
CLAIMS exhibited in Offset thereto. hereby give
notice that we will meet for the purposes afore-
HayfOrd IN johnson. VT, on the 9th day of
April and 9th day of Sept, next from 10 o'clock
a. IN. until O'Clock p. m, each of said days.
of March, A. D. 1901, is the time limited
by said Court for said creditors to present their
claims to us for examination and allowance.
Dated at Johnson, this 10Th day of March, A.
d. 1901. L. p. BUTTS,
@. S. BRENNAN,
% Commissioners
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-03-27
Estate of Leonard Matthews.
NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT.

NOIlCE uf SEIILhhENIs
State of Vermont, District of Lamolle, ssh
Probate Court. held at Hyde Park, in said dis
trict, on the 18th day of March, A. D. 1901
Enos A, Hill, Administrator of the estate OF
L =onard Matthews, late of MOrrIstOwn, in said
dist, deceased, presents his administration &C.
count for examination and allowance and makes
application for decree of distribution and par
tition of the estate of said deceased. Wher up
and said application be referred to a session
tuareot to be held at the Probate Office in said
Hyd Park on the sth day of APRIL A. d. 1901,
for hearing and decision thereon: And, it is
further ordered, that notice hereof be given to all
persons interested, by publication of the same
three weeks successfully in the News and Citi.
zen. a newspaper published at MOrrisvllle and
Hyde Park, previous to said time appointed for
hearing, that they may appear at said time and
place, and show cause, If any they may have,
why said account should not he allowed and
such decree made.
By the COurt.-Attest,
20 EDWIN @. WHITE, Judge.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-03-27
WILL PRESENTED,

State of Vermont, District of LamOllle, ss.-In
said District, on the 18th day of March, A. ID.
1901
An Instrument purporting to be the last VIII
and Testament of R. A. Savage, late OF
Stowe, in said district, deceased, being pre-
sented by Harriet +. Savage, for Probate,
1t is ordered by said Court, that all per-
sons concerned therein be notified TO appear at
a session thereof to be held at the Probate Of
fee in Hyde Park in said district on the Goth day
of March, A. d. 1901, at 10 O'Clock in the fore
noon, and show cause, IL any they have, against
the probate of said will; for which purpose 1t
Is further ordered, that this order be published
three weeks successfully in the NEWS AND
CITIZEN, a newspaper printed at Morrisville
and Hyde Park In this State. previous to said
time OF hearing. BY the Court.-Attest,
81 EDWIN G. WHITE, Judge.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-03-27

No. 352.-Diamond: /. M. 2. Pot. 3.
Wanes. a. Parotd. 5. Monomania. u.
Tetanus. 7. Sinus. 8. Dis. 0. A.
No. illustrated Diagonal: dag
onal, Pindar. /. Parcel. 2. Hinges. B.
Condor. A. Bride. 8. Pillar. O. Collar.
No. 354.-A Riddle: War.
No. 355.-Word Changes: Flint, lint,
lin, In, 1.
No. 356.-In China: Tien-tsin, Pei-Ho,
Tonting, Peling, Sandy, Pechelee, Shang-
hal.
No. 357.-Square: 1. Elect. 2. Lethe
3. Ether. 4. Chess. 5. Terse.
No. 35S.-Enigma: Turn-stile.
No. 359.--Anagrams /. Mustard. 2
Advantage. 9. Legend. a. Shelter. B
Singular. @. Dangerous.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-03-27
Estate of Geo. Gray.
COMMISSIONERS, NOTICE.

The undersigned, having been appointed by
the Hon. Probate Court for the District Of La
noble, Commissioners, to receive, examine, and
adjust all claims and demands of all persons
against the estate Of George Gray, late OF
ElmOre, IN said District, deceased, and all
claims exhibited in Offset thereto, hereby
give notice that we will meet for the purposes
aforesaid at the late residence of George GRAY
of Elmore, on the 4th day of May and 9th day
of September next, from 10 O'Clock a. m. until
4 o'clock p. M, each Of said days, and that six
months from the 18th day of March, A. ID.
1901, is the time limited by said Court for said
creditors to present their claims to us for ex-
animation and allowance.
Dated at Gilmore this 18th day of March, A. ID.
1901. l.. l.. CAMP,
GEO. g. BRYANT,
81 Commissioners.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-03-27
How to BroII Ham.

Cut some slices Of ham a quarter Of
an inch thick, lay them in hot water
for half an hour or give them a scald-
ing in a pan over the fire. Then take
them up and lay them on a gridiron
over bright Goals, then take the slices
on hot dish, butter them freely, sprin-
kle pepper over and serve.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-03-27

Scrape some carrots and boil till
nearly cooked, place in a stewpan with
one ounce of butter, a couple of small
onions, minced fine; a little chopped
parsley, with pepper and salt to taste.
Simmer slowly for half an hour, then
add some -four to thlcken the gravy.
Squeeze over all little lemon juice
and serve
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-03-27
Hnw To Fry EeIa.

After cleaning the cells well cut them
in pieces two inches long. Wash them
and wipe them dry. Roll them In
wheat flour or rolled cracker and fry
as other fish, in hot lard or beef drip
ping, salted. They should be brown
ed all over and thoroughly done.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-03-27

NO. 36S.-A SchOOI OF FISH'
1. A natural light that shines by day.
2. A natural light that shines by night
3. A precious metal.
4. Feeble.
8. The color Of the sky.
6. A carpenters tool.
Z. Ruler of kingdom.
8. Seen in the sky.
o. Always found in the army.
10. Guides through danger or dimcui'
ties.
IL. A wind instrument Of music.
II. The delight of most small boys
13. Found in birdcage.
IA. A puff of air.
10. Works with loom.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-03-27
GenerOua.

what's your fare" asked old Flint
lEki of his cabby the other day and
wa met with the stereotyped reply:
Well, sir, 1 will leave that to you"
"hank you; you're very kind" said
oldT., buttoning up his pockets and
w&ing off. you're the first person
WI ever left me anything yet."-Lon-
dolFun.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-03-27

Take two cupfuls of nice sour milk
Freshly churned buttermilk is the
best, add half a level teaspoonful Of
soda (more if the milk is very sour
and a level teaspoonful Of salt. Add
sufficient buckwheat -four to make a
very stiff batter. Pour this into a but
tered tin and bake Immediately for
about 80 minutes. Serve with butter
and maple strip.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-03-27

Wash and scrub the clans. Put them
on the broiler and over clear fire. AS
they begin to open take them from the
broiler and remove the upper shell.
Pour over a little melted butter and
serve with quarter of lemon. Add
little chopped parsley to the melted
butter. Serve the clans very hot.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-03-27
Not Worth 1t,

"Ma says how much will you charge to
write 'bituary on the death of my dadT
"Three dollars an inch" replied the ed
itor gruffly.
The messenger departed, but in little
while he returned and said:
'Ma says dad wuz @ foot inches but
he wuzn't wuth $3."-Atlanta Constitu-
ton.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-03-27

Bicycles are generally considered
very modern inventions, but some of
the Egyptian obelisks bear figures
mounted on two wheeled vehicles re-
sembling the old velocipedes.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-03-27
Her MlaerY.

Her heart is so affected
She would really welcome death,
For she cannot cen run up bill
Without getting out of breath.
Detroit Journal.