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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-08-01

We clip the following from the Belle
vue Press-"Mr. and Mrs. G. b. Ford
gave reception from to 10 last Satur-
day evening in honor of Mrs. Ford's sis
ter, Miss Powers. who has but lately
come to Bellevue from the Green Noun
tain State. Miss Powers is young la
dy of pleasing manner, versatile in con-
versation and of many accomplishments
and will be a desirable acquisition to the
society of Bellevue. She will be engag-
ed as teacher in the Bellevue schools for
the fall and intends making her home
with Mr.. and Mrs. Ford.
The evening was most delightfully."-
spent in conversation and the host and
hostess once more proved themselves
royal entertainers. After refreshments
the company dispersed at an early hour,
much pleased with the fair recipient of
the honors of the evening.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-08-01

Arcadia Lodge No. Isl |. o. G. I. at
their regular meeting last Thursday eve
elected the following officers for the en-
suing quarter: A. L. Currier, &. T.; l..
A. button, V. r.; NJ. f. Goodwin, Sup
J. T.; o. J. Marcott, Sec; K. L. New
ton, F. s.; A. Prince, t.; F. Lewis, c.;
E. Gorham, NJ; Nj. A. Currier, g.; H..
K. Learnerd, $.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-02-14

and BurIamgner, an edition OF Black
stone, sold in this country in 1876 for
800, at that time a big price Tor q
book, and Montesquieu's de TEsprit
des Lois" which bears the imprint OF
"Geneve, Chez Barrillot ct fills, and
printed in 1649.
The edition contains these lines,
which were suppressed by the public
censor in subsequent editions:
''The greatest monarchy in the
world is governed in our day by
King who understands that the strength
of his Empire consists in the affection
of his subjects, and who possesses all
the proper qualities to deserve that
affection.
One of the chief treasures of the IL
brary is Thomas Jefferson's diary. in
his own hand, from January l, 1871, to
December %, 1903, during which time
he was Secretary of State under Wash
ington, and Vice-President under
Adams for three years.
Altogether it was princely gift that
Samuel j. Tilden left to the citizens OF
New York; great, not only for the
amount of money it meant. but for the
boarded treasures of printed lore, al
ways his bestowed companions M
Y. Cor. Boston Herald.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-02-14
A Universal TIme-Keeper.

The geochronoscope is the latest at
tractive feature for the pharmacy. Mr..
James Anderson, of the Dundee drug
stores. has developed the idea from an
invention by local clock-maker. The
geochronoscope consists of a round
cylinder on which is placed map Of
the world. While examining this in
strument, it struck Mr.. Anderson
that, if it could be attached to a
clock and moved by the clock in such
way that the cylinder would revolve
once every twenty-four hours, the
relative time in any part of the world
would be shown at glance. Mr..
Kelt took up the idea and has made for
Mr.. Anderson an instrument which is
perfect in every particular. The clock
is mounted on the geochronoscope. A
thin, elastic cord, stretched from above
to below the cylinder, acts as a nleridi-
an index, and, as the cylinder revolves,
every part coming under the index is
noon. There are twenty-four longi-
tude lines on the cylinder, and these
being numbered the same as an or1i-
nary clock, the telling of the time
on in any given port is as simple as
an ordinary clock.-Chemist and
Druggist.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-02-14
TlLDEN'S LIBRARY.
Costly Coll lection of Great Literary ant
Historical Merits.

Costly Collection of Great Literary and
Historical Merits.
The library attached to the old Til
den home consisted of four large
rooms, magnificently mounted in light
natural woods, lighted by skylights
and stained glass windows, and alto
gether one of the most beautiful, tas-
cinating ''book rooms in the country.
But the books, after all, are the great
est attraction. In carved cases reach
ing from ceiling to floor on every side,
in handsome and costly bindings, and
holding the stored thoughts of the
brightest minds of all ages and coun-
tries, they show the broad grasp of
mind, the delicacy of taste and the
humanity of their collector.
Mr.. Tilden loved rare books and fine
editions, but he never bought book
that did not have something in it, and
those who know his library list say
that there are no mediocre OR worth
less books in it, Or none with which
Mr. Tilden was not familiar. He
had picked up many of the
best examples of the printers
art of the earliest days of book
making, including the first Cicero,
printed in 1860, the two great volumes
of Livy, printed in 1470 by the De
Spiras of Venice, and many examples
of Aldus. Elzevir, Plantin, Bodow,
Etienne, Tomson. Baskerville and
Didot. On his shelves can be found
the "Chansoms de Labarde," the MET
amorphoses d'Ovid' and the Temple
de Guido" all famous for the work of
Moreau, Marillier and Brudhon, I'M
equaled in their way as vignettists.
Still, the library was not to be COM
pared with a number of others as a
book museum. One thing he did col
lect with avidity, and that was contem-
poraneous pamphlets, satires. ETC., OF
all countries-the class of books usual
ly suppressed or expurgated under the
watchful governmental eye. It is
claimed that his collection of this sort
of literature was unrivaled, and shows
a peculiar characteristic phase of Mr..
Tilden's mind. The collection of law
books and legal literature of the
library forms remarkable exhibit,
and this line is probably unsurpassed
in America Among the specimens
of legal lore are Grotius, Pufendori
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-02-14
TALE OF A SHIRT.
Trials and Tribulations of General Gar
field In a Borrowed Garment.

Trials and Tribulations of General Gar.
field In a Borrowed Garment.
"Looking at that big frame" said
an Ohio Congressman, standing in front
of the Garfield statue in Statuary Hall
with some friends. reminds me of a
certain tale of shirt. In 1879, Tom
Ewing and Foster were running for the
Governorship of Ohio. Bishop was
Governor, and Garfield was the pros
pective Senator if Foster succeeded
and the Legislature went with him.
The four of them, in July, were gath
cred in Sandusky to boom local af-
fair and themselves. Garfield and
Foster were entertained at the hand
some house of Mr.. Moss. An elegant
reception was given, and when it was
time to dress. Garfield discovered he
had no change of linen. His wife had
come on with him from Elyria, and he
expected her to bring him changes of
underclothes, but she misunderstood,
and among her effects Garfield could
naturally find nothing to console
him in his dilemma The shirt
he wore was soiled with many
hours of riding, the reception was
being held and he was wanted. Mr..
Moss was a slight, slender man, and
his shirt wouldn't do. Fosters shirts
were too far short in the tails, bosoms
and sleeves, and too small around the
neck. The shirt of OHagan, a local
politician, was suggested, but he
weighed three hundred pounds, and
Garfield had not trousers room enough
in which to keep the extra linen. But
something had to be done, and at last
they had to make shift to use one of
Fosters shirts. It was a desperate
resort. The shirt was pulled over
the head of the burly Garfield, a string
was used to connect the flying ends OF
the neckband, and the skirts were
pinned down into the pantaloons to
keep them from slipping up over the
waistband, in which event the great
commoner would have presented a
peculiar appearance for a swell recep-
ton.
when Garfield appeared he was a
distressed-looking community. His
cuffs disappeared up his coat sleeves
and his hands looked as big as hams.
His manner of blooming cordially and
shoulder slapping disappeared and he
moved cautiously, like one who is
afraid something is going TO give way.
His friends took pains that every body
present should learn the situation, and
Garfield was greatly hectored by the
gentlemen. He stood it until, forget
ting himself in his natural gallantry,
he stopped suddenly to pick up ladyNs
handkerchief, when there was a crack
and rending OF linen that was dis
tinctly audible Mr.. Garfield then re-
tired. "-Washington Post.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-02-14

"Ohi hope it isn't one OF those things
all satin and fringes," cried Mamie "Td
so much rather have written one all In
his own hand"
Carefully and tenderly she unfolded it,
and beheid coarse. vulgar caricature OF
'sThe Girl of the PERIOD" and underneath
the doggerel lines:
you want husband, all can see,
And think to ind that chap in me;
And so you throw your hook and line
Well-baited with a Valentine.
The fish won't bite: that's very plain;
So take your message back again."
1t was pitiful to see the change that
swept over that young face as the glad,
expectant eyes perused the dastardly in
suit. All light and life and color died out
of it. 1t might have been the face of one
day dead, SO cold, pale and rigid it looked.
She stood motionless, gazing at the ugly
thing, as if, Medusa-1ike it had stricken
her to stone. Her cousin, who had been
watching her keenly, grew alarmed at her
pallor and silence. and, going up to her,
shook her by the arm.
why, Mamie, what ails youa What
makes you look so strangea You look like
you saw ghostn'
Il do!' said the poor girl. 81 see the
ghost of my own dead love- killed by this
shameful outrage! Onr' she continued,
throwing the valentine on the floor, and
clasping her hands passionately together,
Il know l ought not to have sent him one
first; it was forward. unmaidenly; but so
many do it! l loved him SO mucb-I was
so sure he lovei mel didn't think there
was any harm in it'll Oh, it was cruel,
cruel, to repay me thus!' And poor Mamie
threw herself on the sofa, lifted up her
voice and wept aloud.
Now, It so happened that some minutes
before there had come a ring at the
street door-bell which neither of the young
ladies in their preoccupation had heard
But Master Cupid, whose business it was
to attend to all the bells in the establish
ment, heard it; and with unusually
prompt attention to duty, fastened to
answer it. And just at this climax he
opened wide the parlor door, and with the
brief announcement: ''Marse Cubberd
some. tall young fellow who looked petri
fed with amazement. as we'll he might,
at the tableau before him. On the table
his well-recognised envelopes, on the floor
crumpled paper, and on the sofa pretty
Mamie Walsingham, the beloved of his
heart in an agony of grief
Was this the reception his beautiful
valentine, so lovingly prepared and hope.
fully committed to the mail, had met
withs If 50, good bye to the hopes, if not
to the love! He approached the sofa and
would have addressed its forlorn
cupant, but with a fresh burst of tears
she waved him tragically away, and in the
plainest terms requested him to leave the
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-02-14

want to vent their spite, or play off prac-
teal jokes on their neighbors, they should
choose the first of April. That is suitable
time for such FRANKS; but to desecrate all
the poetry and romance, all the sweet
tender memories connected With st. Val
entine's Day by such silly, vulgar exhibit
tions, is abominable; and l would never
speak to anybody again who 50 affronted
me-"
"Well spoken, little cousin; I'd no idea
you corrsd be so eloquent But would you
really never pardon a comic valentinei
Every body sends them"
Nobody ever dared to send me one, and
I repeat I would never forgive any one
who did"
mot even Mr.. MarshallP'
"Mr Marshall is gentleman-he would
never so insult me or any other lady. So
there's no use in discussing that question.
must call up Cupid and send my letter to
the Office. 1t Is nearly dark now, and he
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-02-14

''What dreadful consequences would fol
| low if he shoulds" asked Cousin Edith
rising with lazy grace from the sofa and
! approaching the table.
"Why, Ishould die of shame! I'd never,
! never have the courage to look him in the
face again! Why, I've as good as told him
love him! just listenr' taking up one OF
dozen rough copies that lay scattered
around promiscuously. 81 put it In
French, you know, because, somehow, II
didn't sound quite so boil Eve sent him
a bunch of pansies of my own painting,
and underneath I've written:
"Pensez moi je pense vous;
Mes pensees vous suivent partout.'
"Only think of that Telling a young
man my thoughts follow him every
where-everyw aerer'-the ROXY lips and
blue eyes rounding into an expression OF
acute horror.
dreadful, indeedl Unless your Valen-
tine is model young man-an exception
to the general run of young men-your
thoughts will find themselves in que er
company sometimes, and witnessing some
rather questionable proceedings. But who
is this important hel Has he no name?
Might one see itf'
Without waiting permission, she took
up the envelope placed carefully face
downward on the table. The owner ex-
tended her hand quickly, but too late.
"Cuthbert Marshall, Esq" lay plainly re-
vealed in handwriting sloped carefully
backward, but every up-stroke and down
stroke betraying the writer For mo-
ment neither spoke One blushed, the
other frowned.
"Cuthbert MARSHALL Is he your Valen-
tines thought you hated hims You said
SO only last week"
THAT was just make believe because
you leased me so. l don't exactly hate
himi' smiling demurely.
Evidently not. Now, see what a fool
ish piece of business this sending valen-
tines is. You love this young man-don't
protest, you know you do-you want him
to know it. too but you daren't tell him
so in plain English; so you take ad-
vantage of st. Valentines Day, write it
in French. then say you will die of shame
if he finds you out, and it won't do you a
particle of good if he doesn't. Consist
ent, isn't 1t? In the good old times they
managed better; selected a Valentine
early in the morning; kissed and courted
all day; kept company for year; and
then dissolved partnership or continued
it for life, according as the experiment
answered. Now, call that a sensible ar
rangement.'
"And l call it just horridi What!
have man dangling at ones heels a
whole year. keeping every body else
away, and then may be not marry him
after all %
'.The situation has its drawbacks, GER
tainly 1t has also it's compensations.
can imagine some in the case of Cuthbert
Marshall, for instance. Now, don't look
me clear through the floor and down
into the cellar. | shan't interfere with you.
Inever sent valentine in my life, and
never shall unless it's comic one"
'sThen l hope you won't send it to me,
for l should never forgive you Of all
shocking tricks, sending comic valen-
tines is the most detestable. If people
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-02-14
AN EXCELLENT PLAN.

Telephone Connection to be 2Iade Along.
the Atlantic Coast by the Life-StvinC
Service.
NEW York. Feb. S.-A He4ald special
from Washington has the following:
superintendent Kimball OF IT, Life-Sav-
ing Service has about completed his plans
for the establishment of a telephone serv-
ice on Long Island Sound in connection
with the service cooperating in New
Jersey. Superintendent Kim all is also
at work constructing telephone lines
along the coast. The coasts of North
and South Carolina are now nearly con-
nected by wire. He intends before an
other year rolls around to have The entire
Atlantic coast in telephone communica-
ton. The great point made IN favor of
the instrument is that the guards will
have to report at regular intervals
through the telephones, thus assuring the
officers in charge Of them that they are
doing faithful patrol duty.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-02-14

"A writer in the Manchester Mirror
says that the wealthiest town of its
size in America is Brookline, Mass.
of which the assessment valuation is
$4O7, 454, O28. The distinction claimed
for Brookline has been generally sup
posed to belong to Canajoharie, in this
State. That village is very small in
comparison with the Massachusetts,
town, and the number of residents
there who are many times millionaires
is considerably greater than can be
counted on the fingers of both hands.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-02-14
A Serious Social Blunder.

Ambitious Mamma-Ethel, didn't I
see young MIR. Ferguson paying partic-
ular attention to you last evening at
the party?
Ethel-Yes, mamma, but I snubbed
him effectually before the evening was
over.
Mamma-Horror of Horrors! Are
you crazy?
Ethel-Not at all, mamma Not this
winter His father is an ice-packer.
Mamma-Yes, but he makes artificial
ice.
daughter faints. Chicago Trib-
une.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-02-14
CUPID'S MISTAKES.
They Caused Trouble, but Ended
in Wedding After All.
Written for This Paper.1

HEREl it's d on e.;
and Pm perfectly
certain he'll never,
never guess who
sent it. Never in
this world !"
Mamie W a l sing
h a m, a pre- t t y
blonde, laid down
tn g dainty, per-
fumed missive she
had just sealed, and
turned appe aling
eyes on her compan-
ion.
DO you think
he w i'll, Cousin
Edith?n
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-02-14

WIT loses its respect with the good when
seen in company with malice; and to smile
at the jest which plants thorn in another's
breast is to become principal in the mis-
Ichief.-Sherldan
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-02-14

Outshine the azure of the skies,
shall not say your peachy cheek
Shames every simile I seek.
/ shall not institute choice
Between the birds and your sweet voice,
Nor shall say the "scarlette redde"
OF your sweet lips quite turns my head
shall not say the tint so rare,
That lights your clustering golden hair,
Seems but GROWING aureole
To mark your true and noble soul.
shall not say a thousand things,
That every lover fondly sings,
shall not dwell upon the theme
So old-so new-Loves happy dream,
But could find some new sweet word
To tell you how my heart is stirred.-
Yet, dearest, do l need to tell
What you already know so well?
Elizabeth A Davis. in Good Housekeeping.
The sun., 1889-12-11
A Burglar Armed with Pepper.

Yesterday afternoon Police Captain Nc
Laughlin was informed that two suspicious
persons were hanging around the building A
and 46 Broadway. He detailed Officers Lang
aud Sweeney to watch the place. in citizen's
clothes. Last evening. whom the place was be-
ing cleaned up. the officers found Edward
Smith. alias SwaR Smith. burglar hiding In
tho hallway. Outside the door they caught
William Corbinson. alias Kid Corbnson. alias
Kid Brady. with Q supply Of pepper In his
pocket and o watch. which evidently had been
wrunR from q chain, as the ring was missing:
On July 8, 1887. Corbinson was arrested by
Capt Mclaughlin for connterfeittnR the trade
mark Of the American Watch COMPANY. His
method. was 20 get cheap silver watches. plate
the, trade mark Of the company The vatch
kind. 1t was numbered 25. 103.
The police think that his object was
to engage the janitor OF ~ In conver-
sation by offering to sell the watch
and then. after throwing the pepper In his
eyes, to gag him and obtain the keys Of the
place. Several bankers, brokers. and insur-
ance, agents occupy the building. Gorbinson
was kept in jail during the Centennial celebra-
tion. He Is about 23 years OF age, and says he
lives at ll8 Mott street. Smith is 80 years old
aud says he has no home.
The sun., 1889-12-11
Another Storm Coming.

The storm from Montana was central yoBtogs
day in Iowa. moving eastward rain falling IN MiD.
souri, Illinois. Iowa Ohio. Indiana. and Michigan ana
snow in Minnesota- The storm 10 Of eonslAsrablO
magnitude and force The rain and high VindS shOuld
be felt here this morning preceded By higher tampsFA-
ture In the Mississippi and Ohio valleys y from
200 to 800 yesterday and along the middle A.
lantic and New England States IL from t5o to so
colder. In the Northwest at Dakota II WaSstin bSi0V
Light fog prevailed along the coast
The highest Governmont temperature yesterday in
this city 4se; lowest 20; average humidity - HSr
cent; wind fresh northwest shifting to northSast
Rain, high easterly windR and warmer weather ere
colder weather.
building recorded the temperature yesterday folN
lows:
sA NJ. +so; GA N. 42e, o A. NJ. A2s; II H. ISSS
$50 p n, 4sO; p II. 47o; Pl NJ. 4se; II midnight
45o. Average 4616'. Average on Dec lass. s796S.
FORECAST TILL ,. Il WRDNRsDAH.
For Maine New Hampshire, and Vermont Faini 0outA-
westerly winds, and warmer on Wednesday fair en0
colder on Thursday.
For MassachusettS Rhode Island. and Connecticut
rain; easterly winds and warmeri fair. colder len
Thursday.
For Heo FORK EASTERN PennsVipaHtG GnA NelS
Jersey RAIN eaSerIv toindS ana ceaytRg We
nesddv night; colder. Jatr ON ThuTsddH
For western New York and western Pennsylvania.
rain. followed by clearing weater; westerly winds;
colder. except near Lake Ontario warmer
For the District Of Columbia. Delaware MarylaA0.
Virginia, and West Virginia rain; southoastsrly winds
and warmer; colder. fair on Thursday.