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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-09-05
A Snake Steals a Boat.

Captain A. B. Couldwell had an inter-
esting and unusual experience for this
latitude with a snake at Wigton's Point
the other day. He vas fishing in the
creek, and had occasion to go ashore, and,
after tying his small string of perch to
the stern of the boat, the Nellie c., he
pulled her upon the beach. Half an hour
later he returned, but just in time to see
his priced boat moving slowly toward the
center of the stream. Without second
thought he rushed into the water, through
the wild rice, and leaped into the boat
The mystery which had shrouded the
affair was dissolved when he discovered
that monstrous snake had swallowed
one of the perch and had towed the boat
out. Couldwell got little excited. He
seized an unwieldy punt pole, and, with
a well-directed aim, struck the snake
across the back, which had the effect of
breaking the stringer but enraged the
snake. at whirled and started for the
occupants of the boat with an open
mouth, said caldwell, ''that would take
in forty five cent watermelon
The other occupant of the boat, his
young daughter, became frightened, and
thought of all the wonderful pictures seen
in show bills where oxen are represented
as being devoured by these enormous rep
tiles. Couldwell took to the oars; this
gave the snake new courage, and he was
soon alongside and forced an anchorage.
Couldwell's good nature vanished, and
with the strength of a Hercules he struck
the snake upon the head, following up
this advantage with well-aimed blows
until he beheld his adversary slain before
him. 1t measured seven and half feet,
and was Of swamp species; a dark,
narrow streak down the back from head
to tail, and yellow and red stripes around
the body. This species is seldom seen in
this climate. Toledo (0hio) Commercial.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-09-05
The Battle Of the Bucks.

A Pennsylvania hunter says in the New
York Tribune; II saw a great fight be-
tween two bucks on a ridge near the Lee
high River on clear day in October. /
was still hunting when heard the sound
Of hoofs and the angry bleat Of a buck.
Then / heard another to my left, and !
knew that two bucks had scented one
another and were coming together for n
battle. They met in a sort of glade
and pitched at one another like two
rams. They fought like fury for five
minutes. Finally their antlers became
locked together so firmly that they
couldn't separate themselves. Then they
yanked and twisted and struggled, first
one being on his knees and then the 9th
er, and they both bleated constantly. l
shot both of the bucks in little while,
for they would have died if l had left
them. kept the antlers just as they
were, and the next year Philadelphia
who had come up here to fish for a week
admired them so much that / sold them
to him.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-09-05

OF late some complaint has been heard
as to the wearing quality Of these hats.
1t is stated that they are over stiffened
and over finished, and that the gum soon
appears upon the surface and tho struc-
ture is easily broken. This is fault
which in years past logged the steps of
the American halter and wearied the
retailer. A hat when sold would seem
to be perfect, with no trace of gum ON the
surface. In a few days it would be
brought back looking as if a glue pot had
been upset upon the brim. Sometimes
even the crown would be disfgured. 1t
was difficult to convince some customers
that the retailer was not aware before
hand that such a condition would en-
sue.
The reasons why the gum showed
itself first upon the brim was that the
brim was more heavily stiffened than the
crown and was handled more in use. The
discovery and the application Of the wire
edge for brims enabled hatters to dispense
with much of the stiffening, and crowns
rs well as brims were gummed lighter,
and thus the whole hat became flexible.
Freedom from the gum nuisance and
case of adjustment to the head were both
secured by this improvement.-Kea' out
litter
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-09-05
The Bear Was Scared.

Green HoIlingsworth has received a
letter from one Of the party who went
To Sissonsa few days ago. Lou Holdings
worth and Thad Spanlding went out
hunting, taking an old bear hunter with
them. After getting into the country
where there was game they became very
cautions. Suddenly large sized bear
appeared about two hundred and fifty
yards oil. The boys both ran for a tree.
Lou was almost in the top branches
when he heard Try Of help from Thad.
He was doing his best to get into the
tree. but on account OF his heavy shoe
soles he was unable to pull himself in.
Lou slipped ba k to help him and he
fell out. BY this time they were so
much out Of breath that they we're
neither one able to get back into the
tree, and were Just ready to fix their
foretops and prepare for death when,
happening to glance up, they saw the
bear over half mile away scampering
over the top Of the mountain. Il Wood
land Gal Democrat
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-09-05
More Fun in Meetings.

The license which compositors take
with authors manuscripts often pro-
,luces astounding results. In the cur
rent number Of Harper's there is sen
tcnee ia Mr.. Warmers story entitled "a
Little Journey in the World, upon
Which the unaceountablc compositor has
displayed his genius. In referring to
Margaret's return home TO her aunt, the
text says: "Wliat sweet welcome it is,
that of kiss" Now, the author never
wrote kiss . kiss" must have been
the embodiment Of the harmonious SEN
timent Of compositor and proof reader.
Mr.. Warner wrote 'What a sweet well
come it is, that OF kin.
When Mr. Warner saw how his copy
had been edited by the compositor, he
must have felt somewhat as a clergyman,
now of Waterbury, but formerly Of Chi
cago. felt when lie saw a report OF one
Of his sermons in a Chicago paper one
morning. He had been preaching on
tho lack of life and enthusiasm in the
church meetings, and he expressed the
idea that ''what We want is more fire in
our meetings" This iaudable senti-
ment he reiterated several times in his
discourse. What was his horror, then,
10 have it published to the world that
he bad declared and reiterated that what
I've want is more fan in our meetings.
As the Hartford Courant says of the
alteration of Mr. Warmers article. our
eloquent pulpit friend would probably
have granted that the compositor and
proof-reallcr were welcome to their con-
clusion, ''but they should have indicated
that it was theirs and did not belong to
Tho story"
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-09-05
Oriental Yiror.

There has just died at Milan Mir an old
NussuIman woman named Bhuorie, who,
SAYS the Lahore paper, is credited with
having reached the advanced age Of $50
years. She was brought from near Mont
gomery lately by road to the house Of her
grandson at Man Mir, and this person is
an old man Of some eighty years. with
married grown-up children and grand
children.
Padang, says the Straits Tines, can
boast something out of the way in the
shape of a Mas woman, who, by two
husbands, has had no less than thirty-two
children, all girls. The number Of her
grandchildren is so great that she cannot
tell how many they muster. She is still
active, strong and in good health.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-09-05

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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-09-05

chance is past, and the night drops. and the
sea washes you out. and the appalling fact
shall be announced that notwithstanding all
your magnificent opportunities, you have be-
come castaway.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-09-05

The London bankers fight shy Of the
Prince Of Wsles's promise to pay
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-08-17
AMONG THE POULTRY.
A Mint of Information Summed Up in
Short Paragraphs.
Lice thrive best in hot weather.
Feed but little corn during the sum-

Lice thrive best in hot weather.
Feed but little corn during the sum-
mer.
The sooner the cockerels are mar
keted after they are full-grown the
better.
In selling off the hens be sure to
keep enough for breeding purposes.
Convenience and comfort are two
important items in building a poultry
house.
In applying a material to destroy
lice or vermin, take pains to get into
the cracks as thoroughly as possible
One of the advantages in raising
ducks is that they make faster
growth and will be ready for market
in shorter time.
In arranging roosts make them all
on a level; use narrow strips in prefer
ence to round poles.
The old hens, and young poultry es-
pecially. need shade during the next
two months.
In many cases poultry that have
been confined early in the season can
be let out now and be allowed full
range.
Manage, SO far as possible, to keep
the poultry out of the stables and
granaries.
When the hens begin to molt they
need tonic of some kind. This can
in many cases be readily given by put
ting it in their drinking water.
Are you keeping an account with
your poultry SO that you can know ac-
curately how profitable they have
proved. Keeping accounts is the only
plan by which this fact can be deter
mined.
Geese are fond of young weeds, and
especially young purslane and plant
aims, and in many cases can do a good
service in destroying them If the plants
have not been allowed to make too
good growth.
Exposure to draughts even in the
summer time snonld Always pc aVolded
as far as possible. A cold in the sum-
mer is as bad as one in winter.
Select the stock required for the
fairs early in the season and give them
a little especial attention.
One of the principal advantages OF
q board floor is that with a good roof
it can be kept dry. The disadvantage
is that it affords a hiding place for
vermin in the cracks 1t is, however,
easier kept clean than earth.
During the summer eggs intended
for market should be gathered overy
day and be kept in cool place; they
will be of sufficiently better quality to
pay we'll for the trouble.
Geese should be picked every ten
weeks and ducks every six weeks.
This work should be done regularly
during the warm weather, and can
easily be made source Of consider
able income. st. Louis Republic.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-08-17

We never used the word while thou and
Walked close together in lifes working way
There was no need for 1t. when hand and eye
Might meet, coutent and faithful, every day.
But now, with anguish from a stricken heart,
Mizpah cryi the Lord keep watch between
Thy life and mine, that death hath riven apart.
Thy life beyond the awful vail, unseen,
And my poor broken being which must glide
Through ways familiar to US both, till death
Shall, Of q surety, lead me to thy side,
Beyond the chance and change of mortal
breath
Mizpah yea, love- In all my bitter pain,
trust God keep watch betwixt us twain.
The lips are dumb from which used to hear
Strong words of counsel tender words Of
praise;
Poor must go my way without the cheer
And sunshine Of thy presence oil my days.
But God keeps watch my ways and days upon
On all do on all bear for thee,
MY work is left me, though my mate is gone;
solemn trust has Love bequeathed to me-
1take the task thy languid hand laid down
That summer evening, for mine own Away;
And may the giver OF both cross and crown
Pronounce me faithful at our meeting dayi
Mizpahl the world gives comfort to my pain;
know God keepeth watch betwixt us twain
-All the Year Round.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-08-17


-~Parsnlps are very nutritious, and
In the islands Of Jersey and Guernsey
arc considered excellent roots for dairy
COWS and are extensively grown for
TINT purpose.
The draft horse derives his power
from several sources the development
Of those parts which constitute bulk,
the energy Of its muscular action, and
the firmness and hardness of its or.
gans.
Dogs that become addicted to
sheep-killing do so from pure vicious
ness. In majority Of cases the dogs
do not eat any portion of the carcass,
but will kill dozen or more sheep for
the delight of so doing.
During very warm weather the
pigs will suffer il they have no fresh
water and shade. Some breeds OF
hogs, such as the Yorkshires, have
very tender skins. and it will benefit
them to give them good washing oc.
casionally.
Bloody milk is the result of r-pt.
ure of some of the small vessels that
supply the udder, which may be
caused by injury or a hemorrhagic
tendency in the animal. Very little
can be done for it. 1t sometimes dis
appears OF its own accord.
If you have tract in the pasture
where there are small bushes, and
there are dry weeds and grass enough
to lead the fire, burn it over when dry
before the new growth starts. This
will kill many of the bushes and give
stock chance to get the green plants
while they are tender.
If you can't keep an account at the
bank you can make the preliminary ar
rangement for it'by working to increase
the fertility of the farm. Deposit on
it every thing about the house or
barn that will in any way make it bet,
ter, and you will soon be able to draw
on it for cash to deposit in the bank.
When it is desired to cut two or
more crops of grass from a field the
grass should be cut before the seed
heads form, as the grass has per-
formed its mission when it has seeded;
hence if the first cutting is deferred
until the seed is ripe there will be no
second crop of Importance. Such
crops as Hungarian grass and alfalfa
may be cut every five weeks.
White oats are popular in this
and bring two to four cents
bushel more than the black. In Eu-
rope the black are preferred. There 7
Is great difference in feeding value of |
oats, not dependent entirely upon
weight, nor yet on color, but on the
character of the hull. Some of the |
heaviest white oats, which bring high |
prices, have harsh, indigestible hull,
which makes them as unfit as barley
for feeding whole. The black oats
may have more bulk Of hull, but it is
not so harsh.
MANLY independence has full sway
IN the country. Our best citizens are
whatever their business.
Peace of mind should attend the farm
Or, if any body 1t is only by imitat-
ng nature that we gain true wisdom.
Il the farmer does not worship his
Creator, then selfishness rules all he
loes. The best farmers, like others,
'equire the inspiration of good mo-
ives. Such men delight to aid all
worthy poor people with plenty of work
1t paying wages. Patriotic love of
country burns like an electric lamp in
heir souls. Enduring fame fans the
ROW of more descendants of farmers
han of any other class. Ohio Farmer.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-08-17
Arouse to Action

A dormant liver, or you will suffer oil the
fortunes incident to prolonged bilious at
tack. Constipation, headaches, dyspepsia,
furred tongue, sour breath, pain In the right
side, will admonsh you of neglect. Dlsci-
pline the recaeitrant organ at once with
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters and expect
prompt relief. Malaria, rheumatism, kidney
complaint, nervousness aud debility are
thoroughly relieved by the Bitters.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-08-17
LAW or. AZ. Dec. 1sth, 1ss6.

Messrs. A. I. SHALLENBERGER q Co
Rochester, Pa. GentS.-Last spring I re-
celved by mail bottle of your Antidote for
Malaria for my brother, who had chills for
more than six months. He frequently broke
them with Quinine, but they would soon re-
turn. gave him the Antidote and he has
not had chill since. It has made pernd-
nent cure. Yours truly,
w. w. PERDUE.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-08-17

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-. PnINoEToN. Ind. Aug. q. 1sss.

W. Fl. CoMsTocK: ASS' ms aug - leos
+. DEAR DEAR sIR;-For twenty-five years l have been
amlcted with rheuma tism of the bowels: rave m
all hopes Of recovery; was unable 10 stand 5lnSr
ny teet at times and was compelled 70 sit and d0
house and said that lie could cure ne.1 asked
Iiowl he replied. - By the use Of DIR. Morsesa
aadaan Koos FslIs.D ! decided to give them =
tfiai ana inc resutsis that am entirely cured and
able TO do my own work. All the neghbors around
mere use your Pulls and say that they would not he
Witnout them. Yours, ETC..
CELIA JOHNSON.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-08-17
DIaease Of the Izldnex..

= = 9UAKER GAP. Stokes Co.. n. @. July 3, ISIS.
DEAR sIR-Your Dr. HEorae's Indian rseas
Pills have Effected a most remarkahla onre- ~
mother was suffering from kidney dificnlfeet M
dlseaso had got so firm grip upon her that Sic
e0ula not walk q step. Thought box Of your bills
ana Commenced giving her two pills every ufahfs
before she had takenal Of one box she could ssalk
about the house. To-day she Is perfectly well and
says that A4oreeys Pills saved her life
Yours. etc, i. w. FERGUSON
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-08-17

AN empty freight car which was carried
of in the Mississippi cyclone of three years
ago has just been found in swamp ten
miles from the spot where it was picked up.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-08-17

ARE you busy7 Are you making money?
If so, stick to it, you are fortunate. 1t you
are not, then our advice is that you write
at once to B. f. johnson & Co, 1909 Main
St, Richmond, Va. They can show you
how to enter quickly upon profitable work.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-08-17

THOSE destructive enemies of the Western
farmer, the chinch bugs, are subject this
year to a disease resembling cholera,
rapidly.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-08-17
Worth their Weight in Gold


CHAPANoKE, N. c.. July %. 1ssa
eikt--Fof years have been afliicted with gravel
al after Tying the best doctors IN this locality
Wlthaont receiving my benefit Itried DR.. Morsess
Anulan Aoog Pills with the result that TO-DAY
aL III. = new man, completely cured would not be
"iehout themi they are the best PHI ] ever used.
Yours, ETC.. WM. JACKSON.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-08-17

The Sultan of Zanzibar has German
wife, and by singular coincidence Ger
many obtains valuable concessions from
his Majestys Government denied to other
powers.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-08-17

WALKING advertisements for DIR. Sage's
Catarrh Remedy are the thousands it has
cured
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-08-17

THE fuel supply of the Sierras is ex-
hausted along the line Of the Central Pacific
railroad.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-08-17

PAIN from indigestion, dyspepsia and too
hearty eating, is relieved at once by taking
one of Carriers Little Liver Pills immedi-
ately after dinner. Don't forget this.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-08-17

In watering, wait until the plants show
that they need it, then give copiously. Hang
tng-baskets are best watered by plunging
them into a pail Of water,
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-08-17

RED, angry eruptions yield to the action
of Glenn's Sulphur Soap.
uilps Hair and Whistler Dye, so cents.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-08-17

THE Prince of Wales has IA brothers-in-
law 10 uncles, 81 cousins, s. nephews and
nieces.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-08-17

TITS thirty-three years since the first
horse-car ever run in New England made
trip from Cambridge to Boston over the
tracks of the Cambridge railroad.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-08-17

BI1IousNEss, dizziness, nausea, headache,
are relieved by small doses of Carter's Lit
tic Liver Pills.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-08-17

OLD smokers prefer "Tansilrs Punch" 80.
Cigar to most 10 centefs.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-08-17

If afflicted with Sore Eyes use DR.. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell 1t. 25c
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-08-17

WOMEN and children are now not allowed
to work over ten hours day in California.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-08-17

QUEEN COUNTY, Miss, has had 3 perfect
fruit crop for sixteen consecutive years.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-08-17

TnEREis a graye-diggers' assembly of the
Knights of Labor.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-08-17
THERE Is q man in our town

THE great fire at Seattle, W. T., is said
to have been started by the upsetting OF q
glne-nOt.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-08-17
IIt LtIIs his IFItnuS, ana nc
Is he induced to try

One remedy he tries. sir
It's just the thing to take in spring
The blood to purify,
He tells his friends and nothing else
Is he induced to try
because, having taken DIR. Pierces Golden
Medical Discovery to cleanse his system,
tone it up, and enrich the blood, and finding
that it always produces the desired result,
he considers that he would be foolish to ex-
pertinent with anything else. His motto is,
"Prove all things and hold fast to that
which is good" That's why he pins his
faith to the 'Golden Medical Discovery
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-08-17
Successful Underdrainlng.

I. A Stanley related at meeting OF
the Connecticut Board of Agriculture,
an experiment performed on piece OF
land which he obtained for 500 an acre.
1t was plowed, MANFRED and sowed to
corn fodder. 1t received the usual Gull
tivation. but the moist soil prevented
the work from being done in the bess
manner. There was not half crop
hardly enoughto pay for the labor. 1t lay
idle one season, and was underdrained.
1t was sown last year to ensilage corn.
The draining had already done much
good, that although naturally wet, this
land could already be worked much
sooner after rain than any other part
of the farm, high or low. Eat har-
vest, said Mr.. Stanley, such a field
of corn | never saw. Evenly through
out the whole field planted with corn
fodder. When it reached maturity, all
the corn was foot higher over and
near the drain than in the west of the
field. Mr. S. says that draining has
more than paid ten per cent on the
sum it has cost. Our own experiments
have told better story. OF the many
miles OF tile-draining which we have
laid, the whole cost has been paid with
in three years by the increase of crops,
to say nothing of the increased value
OF the land. Country Gentleman.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-08-17

SCALES RREsTi .e'g SEM for n, price lst
srNAMs This PAPER stsI tina yoaw ata
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-08-17

Some of the ancient public records
in the Orange County, Pa, clerks
Office are of curious interest. One is a
beautifully and deliberately impressed
parchment deed, executed March %.
1884 conveying by Edward Bagge 800
acres Of land, located in what Is now
the town Of Blooming Grove. to Syl-
vanus White, minister, and others, with
this curious proviso attached: "Reserv-
ing out of the within grant unto our
sovereign lord, the king, his heirs and
successors forever, all trees of the d.
ameter OF twenty-four inches and up
ward. attwslFe inches from the ground,
for masts for the royal navy and also
all such other trees as might be fit to
make planks. knees and other things
necessary Tor the use of the said navy
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-08-17

THE SOUTHERN HOTEL Mt Ravendeu
L Springs Ark ths fam0usSummer Resort on
the X. c., It. S. Il Memphis R'y. is now open. For
terms, etc., address MRS Il. ID. WEIGH, Pr0prietress.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-08-17

WHEN WRITING TO ADVERTISERS PLEASE
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Paper