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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-07-21
Thoughts for Saturday Night.

Assurance and intrepidity, under the
white banner of seeming modesty, clear
the way to merit that would otherwise
be discouraged by difficulties.
No company is far preferable to bad,
because we are much more apt to catch
the vices of others than their virtues,
as disease is far more contagious than
health.
For the honest people relations in
crease with the years. For the vicious
inconvenience increase. Inconsistency
is the defect of vice; the influence of
habit is one of the qualities of virtue.
No man is defeated without some re-
sentiment, which will be continued with
obstinacy while he believes himself in
the right, and asserted with bitterness if
even to his own conscience he is detect
ed in the wrong.
1t appears to be among the laws of ma
ture that the mighty of intellect should
be pursued and cooped by the little, MS
the solitary flight of one little bird is fol-
lowed by the twittering petulance of
many smaller.
There is nothing more to be esteemed
than manly frmness and decision of
character. / like person who knows
his mind and sticks to it; who sees at once
what is to be done i'll given circum-
stances and does it.
If this life is unhappy, it is a burden
to us, which is difficult to bear; if it is in
every respect happy it is dreadful to be
deprived of it; so that in either case the
result is the same, for we must exist in
anxiety and apprehension.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-07-21
Fashion Notes.

Orossuse drapery in overskirts is fash
ionable. .4
Loopings giving irregular effects are
admired.
Grenadines are cut in the Princesse
form. ot .H..
The "skeleton. polonaise " is leading
favorite. -.
There are many variations in summer
modes. ...,.
Striped silk vests are worn with plain
silk dresses. : tsE
Cambria suits are fashionable for
morning and evening wear. D.. ,.
The manner of trimming gives the cos
tune its position in the world of dress.
Linen suits adorned with .torchon lace
can be made very dressy in effect.
Figured lawns are fashionable.
A batiste polonaise, designed for tray
cling wear, is made quite plain ""d
ample. H.f
peIhaps there is no style of dress goods
so appropriate for summer wear as grena-
dimes.
Figured grenadines, trimmed with
plated lace and satin ribbon in looms. is
the latest
Square pockets are still admired, and
square collars for seaside costumes are
in favor. ....
Breton costumes come now in all sorts
of dress materials, from silk to cambria,
and are picturesquely trimmed.
"Albatross cloth makes up finely,
and is very suitable for travelling cos
tunes. 1t comes in solid and light
shades.
Basket figured sritings are fashionable
for travelling toilets; wooden buttons are
used for trimming.
Fashion does not demand that the
various make-ups of travelling toilet
should bear the expression of similitude.
Steeple-top parasols are much worn,
and come in variety of styles. The
plain and fancy are offered, and the
selection depends upon the occasion of
wear.
Trimming laces are now in great de-
mand. The ego for torchon lace on
dark cambrics, and even all wool gar
ments, presents a rather picturesque
freak in the world of dress, but never
theless this oddity is so replete with the
ideal of beauty that one is compelled to
admire the innovation, startling as it is.
Bunting suits are not such favorites as
were at first expected they would be.
The navy blue bunting is employed to q
considerable extent in the makeup of
travelling costumes. The trimmings are
quiet, with the exception of the buttons,
which are often profusely used, and add
gay and somewhat cloud finish to
the toilet.
Complete suits of bunting are very
pretty for seaside wear. The dress, para
sol and mantle-wrap are all composed Of
the same material, which is generally Of
dark blue shade, and when Orf,e with
India galloon bands Of blooming as
pect, the toilet is one of smiling lowell
ness, and hence only correctly worn by
youth. All this brightness Of dress is
malapropos for middle age.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-07-21
Value of a Timely Word.

A great deal of harm is done through
forgetfulness. A little thoughtfulness
and care with respect to others would
often save them from great deal OF
suffering, and aid them in their work. A
man is discouraged in consequence of
the difficulties he meets with. An en-
couraging word may be all that is neces-
sary to revive his energies, and to caue
him to persevere. That word were
easily spoken. There are those who are
perfectly willing to speak it, but they do
not think of it. They are busy with
their own work. The discouraged one
sinks into deeper dependency, not
through their heartlessness, but their
want OF thoughtfulness. A young man
is exposed to temptation. He is about
to take step from which little in-
huence of the right kind will save him.
There are numbers among his acquaint-
ances who could exert that influence.
But they do not see his danger, or are so
busy that they must leave him to the
care of his other friends. He takes the
step. and it leads to his ruin. A little
effort rightly put forth would have saved
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-07-21
The Little that He Had in Bank.

Among the subscribers to Audubon's
magnificent work on ornithology was
John Jacob Astor. He was always ready
to encourage such works, and he put his
name down upon Audubon's book for
one thousand dollars. During the pro-
gress of the work, which proved to be
more expensive than had been at first
anticipated, Mr.. Audubon often found
himself obliged to call upon his generous
patrons for assistance; but he did not
call upon Mr.. Astor until the letter-press
and the plates had been delivered. When
the final delivery had been made, how
ever, he called upon the great merchant
for his thousand dollars.
"Ah, Mr.. Audubon, F." said the owner
of millions, "you come in very bad
time. Money is scarce and hard, and !
have everything snugly and tightly in
vested"
And SO the ornithologist called, time
after time, and was often put off. 1t was
not because Mr.. Astor did not wish to
pay, but it was from the strong desire,
growing stronger with his years, to keep
his property intact, and see it increased.
When he had paid away a hundred thou
sand dollars for really benevolent pur-
pose he felt good, as man feels good
who has got rid of an aching tooth. 1t
was only the wrenching away of the
money that hurt him.
At length Audubon called the sixth
time. Mr. Astor had commenced to be-
moan the low-ebb condition of his cash
in hand, when he caught disappearing
look from his son William, who happened
to be present.
"But," said the old man, after pause,
81 suppose you want your money, and,
really, should like to let you have it.
I may have a little in bank--W William
have we any money in bank"
Evidently John Jacob had expected
his son only to answer simple yes; and
it may be that William B. thought his
father wished to know something of the
bank account. At any rate, he was just
fresh from the cash-on-hand page of the
ledger, and he answered: Ie
"Yes-we have little over hundred
thousand in the Bank of New York;
eighty thousand in the City Bank; nine
ty thousand in the Merchants; ninety
eight thousand four hundred in"
"That'n do, Williaml That'l do l
guess, Mr.. Audubon, William can give
you check for the money"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-07-21
Pleasant Bedrooms.

There is nothing more indicative of re-
inement and q genuine culture in
family than bright, cheerful and taste
fully-decorated bed-chambers. Taste
full decorations do not necessarily mean
expense, and it is possible to make a
chamber look very pretty at very small
outlay. Indeed, in many instances, no
outlay at all will be required beyond
what would be incurred under any cir
cumstances. The women of a family,
especially, are apt to pass good portion
of their time in their bed-chambers, and
in some households the sleeping apart
ments are used alike for sewing rooms,
tting-rooms and nurseries. 1t is worth
while to obtain all the innocent pleasure
we can in this life, and there can be no
doubt that life is pleasanter if most of
its hours are passed in cheerful-looking
apartments. aN.4a
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-07-21
They We're All Slumhering.

Victor Hugo never learned the art Of
thinking upon his feet, and so is com
PEELED carefully to prepare his parlia-
mentary efforts beforehand and to read
them in public from manuscript. In
connection with this fact, the Paris
Figaro relates this anecdote: "The time
was after 1S4S, and one day M. Victor
Hugo, being in the tribune, read man.
uscript on which had been noted at %
certain passage Cat which he supposed q
storm Of interruptions would take place.
the following words: 'Ah you interrupt
mel But, on the contrary, not mem
ber said word. The orator paused and
repeated in his most sonorous voice,
All I! you interrupt mel M. Dupin,
who presided, leaned a little toward him
and said to him, in tone to be heard
both by the deputies and the public !:
Not at all not the least in the world !!
DO you not see that they IRE all slum-
beringg' @ tAe
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-07-21
Music in the Russian Army.

There is only one band to each
division, and it affords music at inter-
walls, but the spirits of the men are
cheered on the way by their own songs,
in which they give vent to their en-
thusiasm with goodwill and melodious
expression which is quite enlivening.
At the head of each battalion are three
drummers, and in the van are generally
a score or more of good singers. First
one strikes up solo, whose not un-
pleasant air is Listened to in silence, and
then the company In unison and
harmony take up the chorus, the drum
mers joining in, while the refrain swells
along the whole line in a manner which
is emphatically warlike and grand.
Sometimes where the musical element is
strong and solo singers rare, soldier
with the clarionet plays the solo, then
all the others, with the drums, take up
the chorus. The songs are often very
spirit-stirring, and the heartiness with
which they are rendered tells how deeply
the feelings of the men have be EN- stirred
and the spirit in which they are march
ing to meet the enemy This singing is
maintained through the march, and the
effect is as pleasing as tits inspiriting,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-07-21

My dear wife, he pleaded humbly (:
:" if you will trust me again Twill try to
conquer this fault that has made our
welded life so unhappy. 1 can't be a
saint all at once; but think if you will
be patient with me, my darling, I may
be worthy of you after time. Will you
not come to me again, and be once more
my own loving, forbearing wife p
1 can not, she cried in an agony of
emotion; "they tell me there is blood on
my hands" 81 r.
-" What do you mean, Camilla !? have
! driven you mad, poor soul, by my in
iusticeY
/, She crept into his arms then, broken
and weeping bitterly, gasping out the
tragic story and fatal ending of her sum-
mer hirtationa H,
Poor childl',' he whispered, caressing
her tenderiy spoor child, the blame
was mine after all You weretoo beau
.tiful to be left alone in such mad and
bitter mood without my protection.
Never speak nor think of NJ. Chariot
again. Come with me to the beach, and
let the breeze from the surf bring back
your spirits"
81 hate the sea, she said; ''the sight
and sound of it will accuse and accurse
me so long as I shall live."
He kissed her, and, arm in arm, they
went forth, crossing Wild Rose Cliff on
the farther side, and strolling up the
beach toward where fishers hut and a
ruinous boat-house arose in dark Jag
ged mass against the ,blue-green waves,
with their fringe of foamy surf.
"What picturesque, picture" OBJ
served Ralph, pointing toward the spot
where on the sand i'll the foreground
they saw a boat drawn up and overturn-
(. ed, and setting upon it a petite form, q
scarlet shawl draped about her shoulders,
her dark hair flying in the wind and a
lover reclining at her feet.
=" Why, love, isn't she your maid,
Ninon ~ asked Ralph, giving Camilla
his glass.
The fair woman gazed through it with
eyes wild with eagerness.
cit is she, indeed" she cried; "and
that is Antoine Chariot with her. He is
saved. Oh, my Ralph, once more L can
look in your dear face"
Impatient with their hearts and foot
steps as they traversed the silvery space
of distance between them and the two
who seemed too happy to hear or care for
their coming.
Presently Ninon looked up, her pretty,
infantile face radiant as star.
go, monsieur! 0, dear madame !"
she calculated. cit was the old fisher
man who swan into the sea and brought
out my Antoine. And oh, my madame,
he loves me-he does, indeed. It was all
q mistake about his not caring for me in
France. We are to be married now. Are
you glad, madame p qH..
Ninon's volubility ended in whisper
that Camilla only heard.
81 am very glad, Ninon," she an
swered.
But she was thankfully, reverently
happy.swhen she learned tilat Antoine
Chariot had not Intentionally flung him
self into the sea- In his passionate
haste he had caught his foot in trailing
vine, and accidentally fallen over the
cliff
In few weeks Camilla lost her maid !;
for Ninon sailed back to her own bonny
France with her Observation-Disclosures Char
lot.
And Camilla and Ralph Kenwick, in
all the joyous, peaceful welded love that
came to them in after days, never forgot
the trouble and romance ended so hap
PLY by the Summer Sea.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-07-21
The Turkish Arsenal.

A correspondent who has visited the
arsenal on the Golden Horn remarks
that it is difficult to comprehend that
one is in the chief arsenal of great ma
tion engaged in a tremendous war when
one sees the listlessness and apathy of
every one concerned. A few months ago
there were 5000 people employed there,
but their numbers have been reduced to
1,000 Krupp guns, which should
months ago have been at the Dardanelles
and on the Bosphorus, are peacefully
slumbering, side by side, with other
guns looking at them. Several wooden
frigates and corvettes are being fitted
out, but the work on them progresses
very slowly. A fine iron-clad is in course
of construction, but it is impossible to
predict when she will be finished. In
England she would require 1000 or
1900 men for six or nine months, but
the Turks have only about thirty men at
work on her, and they wander about
listlessly, as if the consciousness Of their
utter uselessness weighed upon them.
Very little material is visible, though
they are believed to be tolerably we'll
supplied with it; and the workshops,
steam hammers, and so forth are really
good,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-07-21
In the Shower.

A girl sat at an open window, sweetly singing
In gushing shower the summer rain was earth
ward winging. ....sJ
She seemed a bird, her longing voice the. sweet
reminder
A warbler Gagged, the rain the bars that close
confined her.
Sing on, though doors be closed, content with
good endeavor,
Rather than free, to breast the storm, and fall
forever
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-07-21
A Persian Story.


In Persia, in olden time, lived great king,
Whose name was Shah Noshirwan
Twas his custom, whenever he heard good
z thing, as.... ..--
To say "Zeh !" and his treasurer then would
,y fling ..I. .....-
Apurse to the fortunate man.
This kiug, when out hunting on one fine day,
Sawan aged man planting trees y.
He rode up, and said; I" With your hair SO gray,
Don't you think you s-S throwing your time
r-- away? l.. t5, ,.a Win
.- You'll nevc- eat food from these" q 1'g
For three-score years / have eaten sweet food
From trees that did not SOW; ieg. ss-s7i
And would it-not bebase ingrattude
IfFtook 40 thought Of pesteritys good,
y And paidnot the debt ToweT'4s4 egy.
"zeh, zeh 2 said the king and the treasurer
straight
To the old man purse hath thrown. aa
See, see for good works it is never torlate /;
God hath given me fruit without needing to
wait, rs4 ..r
Before all my trees are sown."
"zeh, zeh!" once again ere the word was
said, a .u---.,
Another purse flew on its way. 3T
It'll God placed the crown on your maiesty's
head. Hssse'.rsH
Was such strange thing ever heard of :. or
read,
AS to reap two crops in one day y
. Aeh -zeh y yet again, and third full purse
To the old mans hand falls nigh;
But the king in his horses flank drives his
spurs, tAet Z.
Nor waits for more answer in prose or in verse,
Lest the wit of that old man, so prompt, SO
terse,
Should drain his full treasury dry.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-07-21

From 1894 to 1873 there were 8,045,-
S3S silver dollars coined. None were
made between 1905 and 1886, and none
in 1853 N. H'l-r
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1877-02-03
Popularity.

The popularity of Messrs. James S. Kirk &
Co.'s soaps. manufactured in Chicago, is shown
by the unprecedented sale which their goods
have reached during the year 1876. This by
far is the largest soap manufacturing concern
in the United States, producing and selling in
all parts of this country, from the Red river of
the North to New Orleans, and from Portland,
Me-, to San Francisco, $4,000, 900 pounds an
nually. No so-called greases enter into these
soaps Only pure refined tallow and vegetable
oils are used, containing no adulteraton. Fair
and square weights always reliable. This is
why their soaps are SO popular with all good
and economical housekeepers.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1877-02-03
Cruel Torture.

A writer in the London Telegraph,
describing Russian barbarity, says: I
have seen the knout," SO let ME ex-
plain what it is. 1t is lash of leather,
dipped in glue and then thickly incrust-
ed with iron filings and powdered glass.
1t is not SO very long since the knout was
applied to Russian man-of-war sailor
in the Mediterranean, for insubordina-
ton. One lash laid him bare of flesh
from the nape of his neck to the. middle
of his back; another whipped" his eye
from the socket and took off part of his
nose. need hardly add that he died
under such cruel torture. These facts
are well known ut Malta.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1877-02-03
FRANK LEsLIE's POPULAR MONTHLY

FRANK LEsLIE's POPULAR MONTHLY
has taken rank as the largest, most literally IL
Illustrated, and cheapest family magazine Of
general reading. Its pages are large, typo
graphy beautiful and clear, engravings first
class. and its price is within the reach Of all
classes. We have in the February number
acceptable articles from the pens of the ablest
writer's, including the following subjects, all
fully illustrated: English Interest in the
Eastern Question up the Nile;" "a Visit
to Rottcrdam;" "The Ladies of Ancient Rome;
"How Glass is Made" It's 1913 beautiful pages,
100 illustrations and able contributions furnish
ed for twenty cents give ii the largest crcula-
ton of any monthly published in America.
Those of readers who reside at distance from
bookstores and newsdealers will do well to send
$780, the subscription price, or twenty cents
for single copy, to FRANK LESLIE, 537 Pearl
street, New York.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1877-02-03
Coughs and Colds.

[From Jesse Smith, Esq, President Of the Nor
ris Co. Bank, of Morristown, n. j.
"Having used DR.. Wistars Ealsam of Wild
Cherry for about fifteen years, and having real
lied its beneficial results in my family, it affords
me great pleasure in recommending it to the
public as a valuable remedy in cases of weak
lungs, colds coughs, etc., and remedy which
consider to be entirely innocent, and may be
taken with perfect safety by the most delicate
in health"
so cts. and 81 bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1877-02-03

At San Buenaventura, CAL, there is
grapevine of the Mission variety, the
stem of which measures forty inches in
circumference. 1t covers an area of
about eighty feet in diameter. This vine
yields about 1000 pounds of grapes an
nually. The clusters of fruit will meas
IRE from twelve to sixteen inches i'll
length, and average three and half
pounds. 1t was planted seventeen years
ago.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1877-02-03
There IL A Balm In Gilead.

And the Tar of Abies Balsama, or Balm of
Gilead Tree. combined with Honey and the
Extract of Horehound, in the form of Hale's
Honey of Horehound and Tar, is the most po-
tent remedy for colds, coughs, hoarseness and
influenza, ever administered in this or any
other country. Sold by all druggists.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one minute.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1877-02-03

Since our last issue we have heard from
several persons who have used Durang's Rheu-
matte Remedy for rheumatism ; and all pro-
nounce it n success. 1t comes to our market
highly recommended and as it is the only re-
liable remedy now in Use, it will have large
sale 1t is taken internally. Price, $780, six
bottles $500,
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1877-02-03
Retrenchment, Reduction, Reform.

These three words seem prevalent in the pub
lie mind>at the present time. We can assist the
travelling public by informing them of the fact
that the Grand Central Hotel New York, has
reduced prices from 81 to $3.50 and $500 per
day. This is lower than any other first-class
hotel in thn city
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1877-02-03
Tt is now generally admitted by honest

physicians, that when once the consumption is
fairly fastened upon the lungs, no human power
can save the patient from death. They also
say that about fifty per cent. of those who die
from this disease can trace the cause to a
neglected cough or cold, which might have been
cured by small bottle of Liquid Opodeldoc,
or what is the same thing, .Joinson's Anodyne
IjDiflenf
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1877-02-03

Collins Voltaic Plasters are not a
quack nostrum, but remedial agent of great
value Probably no investment of 25 cents in
medicine will be found TO yield such grateful
relief from pain and suffering as these plasters
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1877-02-03

Gut this notice out and bring it with
you. We are authorized to refund the cash to
any person or persons who shall buy and use
Parsons Purgatire Pius and fail of relief and
satisfaction. -
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1877-02-03

Vegetable Pulmonary Balsam, the great New
England cure for coughs colds and consump-
ton. Cutler Bros. & Co. Boston, only genuine.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1877-02-03

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