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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-17

An Iowa farmer seiics that be- keeps
wolves and don from his sheep by putting
bells attached ~ straps around their
nccks. The sound Of the bells alarm the
rapacious animals and they run away.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-17

TnE Louisiana Lottery ticket Office will
remain open tonight until . O'Clock.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-17

BrrcuAu's Puts cure bilious anil ncr-
yous ills.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1888-10-18
a Distorted Watchword.

The colored brother has wonderful
capacity for adapting a word to his
senses. During the war;" said we'll
known veteran, 1--WE often had trouble
in getting up list of countersigns. l
had the matter in charge, and took a
list of European battles. 1t was a col
ored regiment The countersign for
the night was 'Austerlitz In the
evening tried to get into the lines and
was halted. | gave the countersign,
'Austerlitz.'
''Dat amt right sah,' said the dar-
key, and he called the provost, who was
also colored. When that officer came,
l complained that the sentry didn't
know the countersign.
'"What is it, sab, )" asked the provost
of me.
'Austerlitz answered.
"'You are wrong, sah," said he. |
was put under arrest, and it took the
Colonel to get me out. What do you
suppose the darkies had made out of
the original countersign? Oyster
shells. ~ Washington Post
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1888-10-18
RANDOM SHOTS.

THE Department of Kansas has 40
posts of the Grand Army.
The post system of Sons of Veterans
has membership of nearly 5000.
The proposed soldiers monument at
Minneapolis. MINI, is to cost $4,000
THE next National Encampment of
the Union Veteran Legion will be held
at Altoona, Pa.
THE death is announced of Mrs. Liz
zie Clark Swift, the famous hospital
nurse of the Second Army Corps in the
Virginia campaigns of 1868 and 1864.
THE sword on Sheridan's bier was
the sword that helped split the rebel
lion. 1t was So auction sword and it
was sold to Sheridan by an officer who
bought it In Chicago. Sheridan's Or
namental swords were worth 5000.
ENcAMPMENT No 1, Union Veteran
Legion, Pittsburgh, Pa, has member
ship of nearly 700, the different
branches of service being represented
as follows: Infantry, 14S, cavalry reg
Iments, 25; batteries. %; besides the
oavy and marine corps.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1888-10-18

struck her a blow in my life, and 1
speak here in behalf of that kindly
sympathetic usage that ought to lie be-
tween a man and his horse. At the
time | saw her stepped into the pad
dock, and she was grazing with a colt
by her side and | gently called, Little
Girl She raised her head, stopped Il
minute, and / said once more, Little
Girl She came across the paddock ON
the run, left her colt. and came up TO
me and stopped minute about twenty
PAGES from me. After looking me over
an instant as ] stood there. with "A
winnie that vas as glad as the GOO Of
a baby, she came up to me and ca
ressed me with her face as she used to
do years before. Then with touch of
maternal pride that was almost human,
she trotted across the paddock TO her
colt, and brought it back to show me.
ut was six years afterward, but she
knew me instantly, and yet she was the
most vicious animal that | ever saw in
my life. | threw her thirty times by the
Rarey process before | could reach that
one point that Rarey calls for, the
bending forward OF the ear; and when
/ did convince her that ! was not going
to hurt her, that | never should strike
her blow, but, in the nature Of things,
she must acknowledge me as her mas
ter, when she became Convinced of that,
her attachment and her fidelity were
as marked as that of dog. She had
high intelligence and a high temper,
and | wouldn't give a snap for a horse
that had neither. - Madison fHis.l
Cor Chtcaqo Herala.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1888-10-18
STOVES

Our Stove and Range Department is
well supplied and therefore ready to meet
the increasing demands that will be made
upon this fall. Asa rule we hold To
The Ranges that ,aNt glvca such unqual-
ltied satisfaction in We Il past, and the
Quaker, New Tariff and First National
are as good and a little better than ever.
as some valuable improvements have
been made upon them without increasing
me cost to the buyer. There are proba-
oly more of these ranges in use in Maine
man there are six of any other makes.
we mink IT safe to say, no town in the
STATE Is without our ranges. We were es-
Pecally fortunate last season i'm our Wood
heating Stoves, it being the first year but
Nhat some were pronounced not satisfac-
Tory IN every case. We feel confident
mat our line Of Parlor and Chamber Stoves
cannot be equaled in New England.
send for cuts and prices of these goods
ana any other that you may need, in
each case specify the article you wish to
zee represented. Write to us as soon as
possible that you may have ample time
70 consider and compare with those of
ouier dealers, if you so desire.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1888-10-18
FooD WAS SCARCE.
When Times Were Mighty Hard in the
Vanquished Confederacy.

Nanquished Confederacy.
The traditional rebel soldier in the per-
simmon tree, who told his Captain thnt
he was eating the green persimmons in
order to fit his mouth TO the size of his
rations, epitomized in his epigrammat-
ical speech the history Of the economic
conditions of the Southern States, both
in the field and at home, during the war
of the rebellion After the sea-ports of
the South had once become thoroughly
blockaded, il was continuous, and in
the end unavailing, struggle on the part
OF the people of the Confederacy to ac-
commodate the status Of supply to that
OF demand.
After the war ended, monthly mag
azine dedicated to perpetuating the
records of the war from Southern
standpoint, and soon perishing in the
vain endeavor, published rude wood
cut which, with its concomitant in
scription, expressed with great pith and
point the extremities to which soldiers
and homefolk alike were reduced in the
latter days of the contest. 1t represent
ed two lank, lean, lantern-jawed Con-
federates in a blackberry patch. One
of them, on his knees, the more readily
to reach the palatable fruit, is looking
upward at his comrade with a grim
smile, and saying:
They can't starve us, nohow, as long
as black cherries last.
The vein of his self-gratulation and
assurance is readily acquiesced and re-
enforced by the other, who responds in
a spirit of apt commendation, and with
an even larger and more catholic faith;
NAV, sirl And not as long as thar's
huekleberries, nuther And when
they're gone, come 'simmonsn
To the uninitiated stranger who saw
and read, the rude cut and its UNDER
written legend, if considered at all,
doubtless were held coarse and witless;
but to him who knew the bitter mean
ing thereof through his own harsh ex-
perience, they spoke with the emphasis
of stern and powerful significance. =
A. c. Gordon, ia ten!ury.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1888-10-18
PARLOR SUITS

Frames. Chamber Sets, Extension Tables
Lounges, Centre Tables, Mirror Frames,
Clocks, Pianos, Organs, Chairs, Book
Gases, Office Desks and Secretaries, all
Of these and many more are gotten up
and made from the Walnut Tree.
Send for Cuts and Prices.
There is no wood so valuable as this,
for it is enjoyed by the poor as well as
the rich, and each year adds to its popu-
larity. The styles this season are espec-
tally pretty, particularly in Parlor Suits
and Chamber Sets, upon which no pains
are spared to satisfy the popular demands.
Antique Oak and Ash, as well as the wood
in the natural state are made in very pref
ty styles and sold at low figures. Fine
Painted
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1888-10-18
CHAMBER SETS

seem not lose their hold, but. on the con
contrary, are gaining in popularity; this
is to be accounted for by reason of the
great Improvement in decorating, in
which our painters excel all Others We
have ever seen. 1t is certainly to be
wondered at that such finely executed
and artistic paintings can be shown on
these goods, and sold at the prices we
are selling for at this season.
Write for Cuts, Terms and Prices.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1888-10-18
PONDS
EXTRACT
:. O | N 7 M Z N +
VT.MUTUlL FIRE INSURANCE

Insure In the old reliable Home Company.
You get cheaper Insurance than IN Foreign
Companies.
The Company Is making extra efforts for safe risks
Patronize home Institutions Apply to the under
signed-sole Agents for Randolph and Braintree.
BOYDEN & CLEVELAND.
Once over Joslyn's store. West Randolph. VI.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1888-10-18
NERVE TONIC

system is given strength and vigor.
To obtain the best results VEGETINE
should be used in the Spring.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1888-10-18
CARPETS

1arpetings are now coming in and no
" Usl'ef time can be had to send for samples.
Il tease state the qualities desired whether
brussels, Tapestries, Woolens, or Cottons
= our selections can be made more salts
WY: We have some beauties in the above
qualities and the prices are Just as near
'"ose oil the manufacturers as possible.
Send foI samples.
10 not forget that we, i'm each case
WIZ upon receipt of freight bill from Gus
.olllefs, send check for either one-half of
amount paid by them for freight on goods
oOusht OF us or credit same to their ac-
Oo9rt, and sell for cash. or one-quarter
S Tash down and the balance in Monthly
Payments.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1888-10-18
FOR SALE.

The well known Adams Rowell Farm situated In
Tnnbridge and Ro, alton, ? miles from South Roy
alton consisting of 80 good land good build
ings good water and good bargain tar purchaser.
Inquire Of ;. X. WALDO, East Randolph. VT, or A
c. SMITH, Kent. Ohio. 779
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1888-10-18
FALL PURCHASES
FOR THE
HOUSEHOLD

.;, confront AN who are the happy
o1uer, Of a home. Notwithstanding
XIII The fall election engrosses the atten'
Han of large portion of the people,
tbay will not forget 10 eat, to dress, to
,r.ngrp Cor the return of the absent ones.
Ks hitting frosts, the binding and drift
Inc snow or cold blasts of winter.
One naturally calls to mind the firm
most familiar to them when the buying
~ GOOD. is under consideration.
Is our name known to yous
If M. Is it not favoably known?
tre I'VE not known TO be the largest
dealer. of house furnishing goods in New
England;
Send for Cuts, Samples and Prices.
Have we not extensively advertised
that we are better situated to supply
Parlor Suits in all grades and
prices; Chamber Sets in almost
every shape, and quality Of
wood and price; wood heating
Stoves, wood cooking Ranges,
Parlor, Sitting Room and Cham
Der Stoves; Carpets, and al
most every conceivable article
used in the home, than any
other house?
Can any one offer more liberal terms
than We;
Have you ever known of our being less
liberal than we advertise TO be? There
arc many other questions that might be
asked. ii space admitted, but these are
sufficient to impress your mind in our fa-
yorlif the answers are favorable to us)
and turn your thoughts in our direction.
We want to tell you of the things that
year ago were growing in the wilds of
the Southern and Western States, that
are now made up into the handsomest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-17

II is related that Abraham Lincoln once
said to Hackett. the actor: why do you
actors always play Hamlet as All lrresolute,
vacillating vague, middle aged sort OF
MANI Because he was said Hackett,
with an air of certainty, But he was
not" said Lincoln: she was young i'm
petuous, full OF action, prompt. He is al
ways doing something. The play is full
Of it, and he ought to be played as young
man" Walt Whitman thus expressed
his opinion; us not that the mystery,
the wonder, the fun of it, as the slang
word would have it, that Hamlet COM
bines both those phases, the uncontrolla-
BILE impulse, aggressive temperament. and
at the same time the meditative, philo-
sophie. anxious, hesitating mani Is not
this the interest OF the character which
has caused it 10 lie overlaid with great ac-
cumulstions, which have hidden the poets
real purpose-if he had one Brooklyn
Eaerta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-17

The people have a novol way Of hunt
ing birds using instead of a bow and at
rows p pecrilaily s.aped harpoon This
instrun, IT is about fv. feet long, the
point h,ta; r.tde II a piece oil walrus tusk
ten inches loi1 The stick is of cyprus
and about half way up three fish bones
are arranged around the stick, these points
extending outward in order to stick the
bird in case the point on the end should
miss. This harpoon, when used, is held
In the left hand In the right is paddle
OF hard wood eighteen inche. long on the
face OF which is = groove extending almost
to the end. The tip of the harpoon is fitted
into this groove and then the weapon is
thrown with double force. The native
can strike fowl in water fully 100 feet
distant A hunter usually carries with
him = numbsr of these harpoons Of va
rious sizes.-New York Mail and Express.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-17

The first thing that strikes an American
business man in Paris is the remarkable
manrer in which French hommes
d'afTaires spend TIER business day. II Is
the boast OF The Partisan that he accom-
plishes more in a few hours in way OF
desk work than his English or American
cousin does in day. The Partisan Ger
tainly believes in the early worm, for he is
at his desk promptly at 8, sometimes
earlier. The cabinet ministers frequently
grant interviews at q in the morning At
about midday comes the most important
event in the life of the Parisian-hreak-
fast As most merchants live some dis
tance from their offices this meal is gen
orally taken at the cercle or club.
Every Frenchman belongs To club. and
when the head of the house leaves for his
particular cercle his clerks follow suit
TO q more humble reunion and the ONCE
is left TO the tender mercies of the porter
or concierge This breakfast at the cercle
is a table 'hote affair of several courses
and occupies an hour. A stroll on the
boulevard is next in order, visit 10 the
Sale des Depeches, cognac at the care
and perusal Of the morning papers.
About 3 O'Clock the clerks come in one
By one and by business IS in motion
again At ) the carriage calls for the
head of the house-it is time TO drive TO
the Bots. The juniors leave shortly after
wards those who eau afford il taking
cabs iar the daily tour 10 the Cascade aud
those less fortune. E slt in the open air III
one of the nuiEcrols cafe on the Louie
wards 81 avei.uc t.e> Champs Ulysses. p
their .,l,- iiithc and watch the carriages go
by bias ness day is finished. -parls
Cor \, s. York World.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-17

You remember, do You not, how all Of
the ladies used to admire peacock feathers'
Every boudoir contained bunch Of them;
every parlor was made richer by their
gorgeous tints They were even used now
and then as border to frieze, and they
were fastened on screens, painted on
plaque, pinned on curtains, and en-
broidered on chairs. But now. go where
you viii, you will see no peacock feathers
They IRE banished from hall and bower,
Why Because it has been decided that
they bring bad luck. Even fashion
couldn't stand against that. They had to
go, The news spread rapidly, and every
lady, sitting down to reckon up the begin
ming Of her bad luck. concluded that 1t was
when she bought her peacock feathers.
The ladies of the Woodruff hotel held a
meeting and decided to Danish these omi-
nous plumes. So they all went. All
along the avenues the ladies followed their
example. The servants caught the infec-
ton and refused to stay in house where
the exquisite but fateful feathers were
kept. So the comfort and peace of mind
of the vancst Of birds is restored, for he
will be molested no more.-Chcago Tri-
bune
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-17

ii i. Il Iai-;a.lc to suppose that the box
inG glove is less injurious TO the person
with whom it comes in contact than the
bare fist is. The fist cuts, but the glove
stuns l'.e sand club or piece Of lead
pipe. ;l;.,i is more AIT - produce conGes-
ton Of the brain AMI OF her internal in
jurics No prizef-,hter was ever hurt by
lett him bleed, and On the other hand
he n.iy lie seriously injured by the muflied
blow that produces the jar without break
ing the skin Moreover. these glove CON
tests have brou 1t in TIE fashion of
matching second II third rate men AGAINST
first rate ones tho bets heing made on the
que lion as L. the nuA.' II N rou..'!s dur
ing which the former can contrive to hold
out against the latter. What earthly
sense or profit can there be in such per-
for.nance as that
OF course the boxing glove has its use,
like the button on the foil; it enables the
pupils to learn the rudiments of the
science-how to assume the proper posi-
tion., and how to use his arms. Geatlc-
men who move in polite society cannot af-
ford to 20 about with faces SCARED, scanned
and discolored; it is not the fashion, and
fashion must be considered. But l would
banlsh the glove from everything in tho
shape Of an exhibition whether anna
teur or professional. Hawthorne
In The Cosmopolitan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-17
SEEING THE GUlLLOTlNE.
Hugo's Account Of an English Lady's
Visit to the Paris Executioner.

Hugo's Account Of an English LAdy's
vi.i. to the Paris Executioner.
NJ. Samson lived in the Rue du Marais
du Temple in an isolated house. OF which
the jalousies were always closed. He re-
ceived many visits Numbers OF English
people went TO see him. When visitors
presented themselves at N. Sanson's they
were introduced into an elegant reception
room on tile ground floor, furnished en-
.ireiy with mahogany, in the midst OF
which there was an excellent piano, al
ways open and provided with pieces OF
music Shortly afterward NJ. Samson ar
rived and asked his visitors TO be seated
The conversation Turned upon one subject
and another. Generally the English peo-
pie asked 10 see the euillotine. NJ. San
son complied with this request. 10 doubt
for some consideration, and conducted
the ladies and gentlemen to the adjoining
street. (tEe Ru Albony, l think, TO the
house OF the scafold manufacturer
There was a shed at this place, where the
the guillotine was permanently erected
The strangers grouped themselves around
1t and it was made to work. Trusses OF
hay were guillotined.
One day an English family, consisting
Of the father, the mother and three pretty
dhu0utcIS iHiI WIN lcSs SAetho. PAS
scented themselves at Sanson's residence.
1t was in order to see the guillotine. San
son took them to the carpenters and set
the instrument At work. The knife fell
and rose again several times at the re-
quest OF the young ladies. One of them,
however, the youngest, was not satisfied
with this. She made the exeeuioner ex-
plain TO her in the minutest details what
is called the toilet Of the condemned.
Still she was not satisfied. At length she
turned hesita.insly toward the execu-
toner. Monsieur Samson" she said.
"Mademoiselle, said tho executoner.
what is done when the man is on the
scaffold' How is he tied down." The
executioner explained the dreadful mat
ter to her and said, We call that put
ting him in the oven" We'll, Monsieur
Samson, said the young lady, Il want
you to put me in the oven"
The executioner started. He made an
exclamation Of surprise. The young lady
insisted. II fancy" she said, that l
should like to be able to say l have been
tied down on it," Samson spoke to the
father and mother. They replied, AS
she has taken fancy to have it done do
it.. The executiomer had TO give III. He
made the young miss slt down, tied her
legs with = piece of string and her arms
b.hind her back with rope, fastened her
to the swingin. plank and strapped her on
with the leather strap. Here he wanted
to stop. NO, no, that is not yet ALL she
said Samson then swung the plank
down, placed the head of the young lady
in the dreadful neck piece and closed it
upon her neck. Then she declared she
was satisfied. When he afterwnrd told
the story Samson said, II quite thought
she was going to say at last, That is not
all Make the knife fall Things seen
by Victor Hugo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-17

1t requires no argument to show that
England is very seriously over populated.
The increase in the last fifty years is under
estimated at S,000.0 and the 9159
value per head calculated by the late DR..
Farr twho died in 1888, is converted into
debit factor. Human over production
is evident in every profession and trade,
and while the duration of life has risen
nineteen years, the population goes on In
crcasing at an alarming rate of compound
interest. Between 1881 and 1871 in round
numbers our population increased 3000,-
900; between 1871 and 1881, 3,400, 600 and
between 1881 and 1891 it will be found to
stand at nearer 1000, 000 When the com
munity is obliged to take up stock OF any
kind (but especially live stock at the rate
of 400 900 to 500, 900 year beyond its re-
qurements, the stock becomes curse and
not a blessing. Cor. London Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-17

Peruvian woven tissues, often dyed in
brilliant hues, are unsurpassed by the tex
tile productions of any other ancient
American people. Their jewclry of gold
and silver is remarkable. Statuettcs in
the precious metals are even more won
derful; they represent monkeys. birds
with their feathers, fish with their scales,
etc, modelled in relief or intaglo HUI
man figures were also cast in tie precious
metals, the artists even attempting groups
Beads were made OF gold, silver, glass and
earthcnware Wood was used TO furnish
objects in daily use, and an example may
be seen in the beautifully ornamonted
combs that are sometimes found placed
beside the dead in the huacas The Swiss
Cross
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-17
A Curious Nurse.

In India, where the elephant is treated
by his mahout almost as one of the family
the grateful animal makes return for
the kindness shown it by voluntarily
taking care Of the baby. 1t will patiently
permit itself to be mauled by its little
charge and will show great solicitude
when the child cries. Sometimes the ele-
plant will become SO attached to its baby
friend as to insist upon its constant pres
enee. Such case is known where the
elephant went so far as to refuse to eat
except in the presence of its little friend.
Its attachment was SO genuine that the
child's parents would not hesitate to leave
the baby in the elephants care, knowing
that 1t could have 20 more faithful nurse.
And the kindly monster never belied the
trust reposed in it.-St. Nicholas
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fURS FOR WINTER.

Fur trimmed costumes are in favor.
Muffs are larger and badger is a favorite
trimlnin. fur
Black lynx is good fur to trim a long seal
garment with.
Silver fox is beautiful but very delicate
fur 1t is always cost,
The long seal sacqae, A. or 4S inches in
length, never goes cut oi fashion.
Cross fox furs are very becoming, the
brown bars or crossings on the yellow havin.
Q fine effect
The new seal sacques and palctots are
beautifully curved in the back seam to fit
over the hustle.
The prettiest fur border for a black plush
wrap trimmed with fine cut ioo is black fox
but it is not cheap,
Sto,es and boas of bear or wolverine fur
with muffs to match, are affected by young
ladies who dress in English STYLES