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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-11-05
FOREIGN

Manila, Nov. 3. --On Friday after
noon ID. g. Montgomery, superintend-
emit Of schools in oriental Negros, was
murderd by the Ladrones near Ba-
colod, He had large sum of money
with him. Six natives killed him,
mutllated his body and robbed him.
Robbery is understood to be the mo-
tive for the crime.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-11-05

looking for tract of land, not less
than thousand acres each, for locat-
ing summer resorts. They want to pur-
chase wild or unoccupied land, prob
ably to be fenced for game reserves for
the benefit of their members, but
there seems no adequate or efficient
agency to secure these men to our
State. This bridge between the de-
mand and supply, / trust you may be
able to fill.
If you can secure the aid and CO.
operation of the railroads, which seems
to me quite possible as they would
be necessarily benefited by any sue
cess that may attend q project of this
nature, l am confident good work
can be done. Yours most sincerely,
Homer w. Vail. Statistical Agent
for Vermont
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Montpelier, Vt. Nov. 8, 1900.

Montpelier, Vt. Nov. 8, 1900.
B. f. Bowman, Esq, Bethel, Yer
mont. Dear Sir Il was very glad to
learn through our conversation the
other day that you are interested in
advertising Vermont's charms, and
that you are adopting measures to in
crease the number of those who are
making their summer homes within
our borders. / trust your efforts will
be properly encouraged and be crowned
with success.
Sincerely yours,
w. p. Dillingham;.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-11-05

The tricks adopted by politicians
are many. The old one of putting
pepper on hot stove to stampede an
audience was tried at Utica, N. Y,
on Friday evening, while Hon. David
B. Hill was speaking, but it never
phased "Dave" and "the band played
on" regardless of the atmospheric con-
ditions in the hall.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-11-05

There are other letters by prominent
citizens of Vermont to be published
in this connection. There are unlimit-
ed endorsements by every one to
whom the enterprise has been
broached 1t is a practical move for
rehabilitating Vermont, by men who
have the States welfare very close at
heart, by men whose experience in
the particular work of exploiting
such movement, as well as in gen.
eral affairs, is the highest guaranty
of an honest purpose and of successful
achievement. Moe will be heard of
this enterprise later on.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-11-05

Now the gigantic corn crop in Kan
sas causes apprehension among the
ranks of the Democrats. They have
no tale of woe to offset the prosperity
that is evident upon every hand in
the Sunfower State.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-11-05

The Standard Oil company finds a
few dollars to invest every time good
proposition is made. 1t has put $18,
600, 600 in gold into Mexican mining
properties within three months. There
is no joke connected with the deal as
the Mexicans did not know to whom
they were selling.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-11-05

Uncle Sans cash book for October
shows an excess of receipts over ex-
penditures of 81, 4S7, 900. Democrats
are at liberty to use these figures in
their campaign work if they care to.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-11-05

England has sent a commission to
this country to study the relations be-
tween labor and capital, and a bunch
of newspaper men came along, also,
to see that the commissioners get an
occasional write-up for English pa
DerS
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-11-05
It Keeps the Feet Warm and
DrV.

Ask today for Aliens Foot Ease, a
powder. 1t Cures Chilblains, Swollen,
Sweating, Sore, Aching, Damp feet.
At all druggists and shoe stores, zoe.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-11-05

Montpelier didn't see the Prince be-
cause he was too busy eating supper.
Royalty has to be fed when hungry
the same as ordinary mortals.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-11-05

Secretary Hay has taken deter
mined stand against arbitrating the
Alaska boundary discussion with
Great Britain. He says that when
the United States purchased Alaska
from Russia it purchased the specific
rights embodied in a treaty effected
between Russia and Great Britain in
1926 That treaty definitely placed
the boundary now involved in the
controversy at three leagues from the
sea, which the United States inter
prets to mean thirty miles from tide
water. The Canadian officials, how
ever, are active in bringing to light
every story of an old boundary, ETC.,
with view to complicating the issue
and befogging the essential point.
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RHEUMATISM CURED INADAy.

mystic Cure" for Rheumatism and
Neuralgia radically cures in To 3 DAYS,
Its action upon the system IL remarkable
and mysterious. II removes nj once the
cause and the disease immtdat, y disap-
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cents and S1.OO. Sold by Harry A. Slade,
Druggist, 10 State street.
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Montpelier, Vermont, October 4, 1900.

Montpelier, VERMONT, October I, 1900.
/ agree with all that Mr. Vail has
said. This is an important subject,
really one of great interest to the State
and / sincerely hope that the plan of
Capt. Bowman may realized; and it
seems to me if he can reach an under
standing with the railway companies
of the State time will be certain to'ac-
complish it. / hope the enterprise
may meet with the success that it mer-
it's. William w. Grout.
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Randolph, Vt, Sept. 81, 1900.

Capt. B. f. Bowman, My Dear
Sir Having been informed of what
you are endeavoring to do in the mat
ter of calling the attention of invest
ors and people of means who are de-
sirous of going into the country for
summer homes in healthful climate
with abundance of pure water, beau
tiful scenery, invigorating atmosphere,
good roads and all of the conveniences
| of post offices, railroads and stores
would call your attention to the fact
from the large experience which l
have had for the last thirty years in
the matter of settling estates and the
selling of real estate, especially farms,
and as a member of the investing
board of savings banks, and as re-
ceiver have had occasion to person
ally examine a large number of home
loans, ETC., for the last ten or fifteen
years.
L have been deeply impressed by the
cheapness of this property, especially
in the southeastern part of Vermont,
say in Windham. Windsor and Orange
counties. | have in mind large num-
Der of such places that can be pur-
chased for less sum than the build
ings are actually worth, much less
than they cost when built. Many of
these farms are well located, near
schools, depots, churches and stores
and would be desirable places for sum-
mer residences for families who have
children, with homes and business in
the city. These places can be pur-
chased and managed so that a family
can have the benefits of good sum
mer residence in the country at
very small expense with all the COM
forts of home.
| have a good reason to believe that
all that is necessary for you to sue
coed in this is the cooperation of the
railroads and the attention of the
proper class OF persons being called to
this matter to make it success.
Yours most truly, Chas. III. Markham
Randolph, Vt, Sept IS, 1900.
Capt. B. F. Bowman, My Dear
Sir Since conversing with you upon
your plan for securing for the State
of Vermont an increase of summer
residents and other settlers, | have
given the subject much thought and
| am satisfied that you have the right
method in view and also the expert
ence to accomplish along the lines we
discussed towards materially advanc-
ing the prosperity of the State.
was for some years IA member of
the Vermont State Board of Agricul-
ture, and was deeply interested in
moves made at that time to settle up
some of the back farms and waste
places of the State. | came to know
that there is much rich land and many
fertile farms within easy reach of
railroads, on good highways and de-
sirable neighborhoods that are now in
the market for sale at unreasonably
low prices, and l learned also that
there is growing desire on the part
OF the wealthy and middle class of
well-to-do city men to own country
home for summer residence, and that
when theyIcome.the are apt to bring
more and that they soon add materi-
ally to the wealth and prosperity of
community.
l know Of two city clubs that are
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Fraternally yours,
b. +. Bowman

Replying to Capt. Bowman's letter,
giving his scheme his cordial approval
and making somevaluable suggestions,
Mr.. Sherman said:
1t needs push and enterprise back of
New England for starter, to con-
vince eastern corporations, and if you
can only get that, you will have no
difficulty in arranging matters satisfac-
The suburban citizen., 1902-05-31
Fern Luncheons.

A fern luncheon is one Of the pref
tiest manifestations of special func-
tions for the summer, and one, too,
since ferns abound everywhere, that
is easiest arranged. Ferns should
decorate the halls, the parlors, and the
piazzas, and the table should show
them in generous profusion. They may
be arranged as a centre piece in any
way that fancy dictates, and If
shades are used for candles, they
should be white and fern-trimmed
The name cards, too, should be decor
ated with ferns. The ice course may
stimulate growing ferns. Get at the
florists tiny unused pots Of the sort
in which cuttings are slipped Wash
them thoroughly, and fill with vanilla
ice cream, sprinl&ing a little grated
chocolate on the top. AS these are
sent to the table, stick a fern branch
in each and stand on plate with
ferns laid about.-Harper's Bazaar,
The suburban citizen., 1902-05-31
New Wall Coverings,

For the merely pretty becroom
nothing is more novel than the printed
tickings, got up in fancy stripes. In
weave and in design they are really
more suggestive OF chintz than Of any
Of the ordinary tickings. They come
chiefly in stripes, the floral designs al
ternating with plain ribbed effects
similar to the dimity and zephyr dress
goods. Quaint, small flowers mark the
patterns. They are especially suitable
for semi-Colonial effects, and are best
employed when used from wainscoting
up TO low-hung moulding with drop
ceiling above. Again, they may be
used in combination With plain-toned
buckram, or with crepe fibre. Papers
exactly initiating these printed tick
ings come ut haif the price; but these
may be matched in sateen draperles,
so that the entire room may be done
in chihtz effects even to the window
and other hangings. .-Harper's Bazar.
The suburban citizen., 1902-05-31
Always somethlns to Lenrn.

President Eliot was arguing in favor
of education by showing how before
the kndergartners Wednesday night. He
said that he was learning something ev-
cry day by being shown how"
He illustrated his point by describing
the training of medical students, and
concluded by telling Of an old friend Of
his who had suddenly became deaf in
one ear
How did this happen3" l asked him.
"Well, ! was blowing my nose the
other day, when l felt something snap
in my ear, followed by an aching and
dullness.
when the doctor came he said the
drum had split and asked how did it.
)" I only blew my nose | told the doc
tor.
A" Well, had you opened your mouth
when you blew your nose you would not
now have a damaged ear drum was
the medico's reply.
"You see, my friend had lived seven
ty years and had never been shown how
to blow his nose" concluded President
Eliot. The application was appreciated
and greeted with a great burst of laugh
ter
The suburban citizen., 1902-05-31
A Rule OF Fashion,

The smartly gowned girl never for
gets to have at least q touch of the
same color in her hat and petticoat.
She always carries out in her dress the
idea OF a finished picture. If she uses
q certain color in one place in her cos
tune she is careful to see that the
same tone is reflected somewhere else,
even if it Is only in the band of satin
ribbon which she now sews on the
inner side Of the hem Of her dress
skirt This band Of ribbon is about
two inches wide, and is sewed to the
bottom OF the dress skirt on the inside
just where you would generally sew
the braid, 1t is only visible when the
skirt is lifted or when the wind blows
it about.--Woman's Home Companion.
The suburban citizen., 1902-05-31
How to Dress the Hair.

There are variations in the fashion
of the coiffure. The careless pompa-
dour front is prettier than the more
formal arrangement and with the hair
much puffed at the sides is a favorite
style, and is finished with a wreath
of green leaves. A new style for the
back is to have the lower part from
ear to ear tied up separately and
slightly puffed instead Of forming the
circular puff so suggestive of a large
sponge.
The coil or knot is poised fairly high
and is rather long and narrow in
form, or 1t may be almost circular in
shape, the lowest points being level
with the tops Of the ears. The small
earrings and studs now so fashionable
are admirably shown up by the pom
The suburban citizen., 1902-05-31
Oilcloth ms a FIoor CoverIpp.

A woman who for years has used the
ordinary table oilcloth TO cover her
bathroom and her summer cottage
floors says it is the cheapest and most
satisfactory covering she knows Of.
She lays it with plenty of paper under
meath to give it spring and body. Con-
trary to ones first impression, it wears
remarkably well, and is much easier
wiped off and kept clean than the bare
floors. If one has never investigated
table oilcloths they will be surprised
at the wide range Of patterns and col
ors offered for sale even in country
stores. Two very pretty ones We're
noted lately in a desert camp house.
On the little dining room was a small
oak leaf pattern, green on a brown
ground, looking, when down, much
like the old-fashloned "three-ply."
The other was a neat geometric de-
sign In shades Of brown.-Washingto
Ear.
The suburban citizen., 1902-05-31
Pretty Things TO Wear.

Hoop bracelets of dull gold are Of
fered for wear with the short sleeves
Of the summer.
Buckles Of gun metal adorn the
colonial ties OF black suede or dull fin
ished leather that are SO popular.
Novelty hat ornaments have cameo
centres, enclrcled by brilliants and
pearls. They come in round and oval
form.
Small mirror pendants, fully two
inches across, are in silver gilt mount
ing. The form is heart-shaped, round
or oval.
Filet net In black or cream color
makes a dainty turnover collar, with
the edges embroidered in silks Of deli
cate shades.
The new linen skirts are trimmed
with stitching only, but with plenty
Of that. Darker linens are stitched
with white and the result is effective.
A new decoration for dainty wash
waists in lawn or null is old-fashioned
scalloped tucking. The tucks are very
narrow, and the scalloping is done by
whipping them over with fine thread.
Ties Of pongee, figured in color, are
smart and new. The coloring is intro
duced by dots and the diamonds in
black, various shades OF blue, scarlet,
orange and purple. Stocks to match
are worn with these ties.
A pretty lace collar, ready to put on
to any blouse at a moments notice, Is
made Of ecru lace run through with
several rows of bebe ribbon, each row
in a different color, and finished with
knots hack and front.
Stocks no longer curve up at the
back. The.new collar is in the shape Of
a straight band of trimming, a wider
band to match, finishing the sleeve.
With white shirt waists these bands
are often embroidered, and give a bit
of character to the costume.
A set Of pins to fasten the embroid-
cred collar and cuffs should also in
clude larger pin to fasten the belt.
These pins are Of coral, OF turquoise,
most frequently, while canoes are
very desirable. The belt embroidered
to match the cuffs and collar is a
fashion Of the moment
The suburban citizen., 1902-05-31
Massage VS.. Walking.

IT met Maud X. walking to-day"
said one Of her friends, "and 1 was
so surprised" "Why?" queried her
companion. 81 suppose, in spite OF her
horses and carriages galore, that she
must take exercise like the rest of
U.S." Never on foot, though" re-
turned the first speaker. "She rides
her horse every day, works in the
gymnasium and is massaged. She does
not like 1t, and it is really funny to see
her ON the street taking little short
steps like a Chinese woman; you can
see she is not accustomed to it,"
1t is true that number Of rich wo-
men in New York never walk at all,
and rely chiefly upon massage to keep
them in good health, and what is even
more important in their eyes, to work
off any accumulation of superhuous
flesh. There is a great difference in
smart women in this respect. Some
lead what might truly be called a
strenuous life. They rise early do
their own massage in their matutinal
tubs. and take vigorous constitutionals
in the way Of walking and riding, all
in addition to the fine lady existence
incumbent upon their position, while
others rely on the most up to date,
modern methods to keep them healthy,
and are bathed in tonics, massaged in
lieu of exercise, and live in the open
air in their carriages.-New York Tri-
bune.
The suburban citizen., 1902-05-31
WOMEN AS cENEALooIsTs.
How They Have suppIanted Men in This
Profession.

Profession.
There was a time when the typical
genealogist was a white-haired schol-
arly man who sat all day in the ar
chives of q great library OF a his
torical society. But 1t is so no more;
the singular development of the Revo-
lutionary and colonial societies Of
American women has made an i'm.
mense demand for biographical,
genealogical and historical informa-
ton, and has created an industry
which is now followed by scores Of the
sex. If you desire to join any one of
these societies you are compelled to
prove your lineage, and to do this you
can procure an accurate and well.writ-
ten pedigree for a few dollars. If you
are more ambitious you can get pedi-
gree showing two, four, OF eight lines
Of descent or a genealogical tree CIV
ing the history Of your family. The
women who make this speciality keep
copies of their searches, and most Of
them employ system of scrap-books
and indices which as they grow as
sumo considerable historical as well as
pecuniary value.
One woman, a widow. has to-day
library on the subject, comprising two
thousand books, a thousand pamphlets,
and several thousand manuscripts.
Another, who is connected with the
Daughters Of the American Revolution,
said about her calling:
"Most Of my people desire at first n
mere certificate Of descent from some
one who took part in the Revolution.
When they receive this they get in
terested in the matter and then order
search as to all their lines Of de-
scent. As it is now five generations
from the Revolution, it makes sixteen
lines in which, Of course, several lines
will coincide with those Of other
women, FOR. whom have done similar
work. The next step is tracing
colonial ancestry, and, above all, n
MayAower ancestry. The Mayhower
ancestries are more numerous than
most people suppose; that famous brig
made a number Of trips across the At
lantic, each time bringing over
numerous passage list. The demand
for this kind Of work prevails all over
the United States, and has brought
about the publication Of hundreds,
might say thousands, Of colonial and
Revolutionary records.
Beyond the searches mentioned,
there is now growing up q taste for
genealogical trees and family histories.
Few If any of these are written for
the market, the people ordering them
or making them intending them for
private distribution. The only oX-
ception that 1 recall is that Of the
family of a famous Admiral, which
was published a few years ago.
''In this work the New Englandors
take the lead; next to them come the
Knickerbockers Of New York. The
Palatines have made a beginning, as
have the Scotch settlers of Virginia
and Tennessee, and a few OF the
cavalier families of the South. The
Huguenots have contributed n good
share, and the old French settlers Of
New England have added little. Thus
far nothing seems to have been done
by the Irish pioneers, the Southern
Spanish, Southern French, Western
Spanish or Americans descended from
red men."-Boston Transcript
The suburban citizen., 1902-05-31
To Get Artistic Effects.

The japanese custom Of showing
only one good picture, or kakemono, or
screen at a time, and placing the flow
ering branch Of tree where it will
be seen to great advantage in their
guest room, is unquestionably an eX.
cellent idea-one well worth initiating.
In our efforts to have everything pret.
ty and snowy around us we reduce
our parlors to miniature curio stores
and palm houses, and incrowding our
treasures fail to obtain the effect of
artistic beauty in their arrangement.
The suburban citizen., 1902-05-31
A Compound 10 Clean carpets.

A compound which win clean car
pets is as follows: Make a suds with a
good white soap and hot water, and
add fuller's earth to this until the
consistency Of thin cream. Have
plenty OF clean drying cloths, a small
scrubbing brush, a large sponge, and
n pail Of fresh water. Put some of
the cleaning mixture in q bowl and
dip the brush in it; brush a small
piece Of the carpet with this; then
wash with the sponge and cold water.
Dry as much as possible with the
sponge, and finally rub with dry
cloths Continue this until you are
sure that all the carpet is clean; then
let it dry.
The suburban citizen., 1902-05-31
r Z CEPES .

Watercress Salad-Steep in cold
water some wateTcress. When ready
to serve pour over French dressing
made with one tablespoonful of vine
gar, three tablespoonfuls Of oil, one
teaspoonful Of scraped onion, a little
salt and pepper; mix this well and
pour over the watercress and two red
boiled beets cut in cubes.
Rhubarb LemonRde-Peel and stew
green rhubarb in plenty of water to
cover, adding a very little sugar and
lemon juice. When the rhubarb is
tender strain of the syrup and when
cold it Is ready to use. A few large
raisins cooked with the rhubarb will
improve the flavor The pulp may be
used with addition of little more
lemon juice, gelatine and juice Of
stewed prunes to make Jelly mold
with the whole prunes.
stewed Figs, With Jelly and Cream
Wash about one and one-half dozen
whole figs, cover with boiling water
and cook until tender. Drain the figs
from the liquid, reserving latter, of
which there should be one cup Soften
one-fourth of a two-ounce package of
gelatin in one-fourth a cup of cold
water and dissolve in the liquid in
which the figs were cooked. Add half
a cup of sugar, the juice of a lemon
and half cup Of orange Juice. Strain
into shallow dish. Add one-eighth a
cup OF powdered sugar, and a few
drops Of vanilla extract to a cup of
double cream and beat solid to the bot.
tom Of the bowl. Dispose the figs in
the centre Of serving dish. Surround
with the jelly cut In cubes and the
whipped cream.
The suburban citizen., 1902-05-31
Death ms an Excuse.

In a seaside village inhabited chiefly,
it would seem, by the widows and other
bereaved female relatives of sea captains,
summer boarders are the profitable
source of income. To one of these her
future landlady gave the reason her
pleasant rooms had never been rented
before.
"You see, my husband never died till
last winter"
A perhaps more regretful though
equally casual treatment of the departed
suggested the following note of apollo
gy from an Irish woman blessed with
large family:
Mrs. Murphy is prevented by death
from returning the wash this week, but
hopes to give entire satisfaction next
week"