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Los Angeles herald., 1890-08-13

There is said to be growing demand
among the working classes of Liverpool
for books of technology. The report of the
Lyceum library shows that fiction is still
far in the lead in popular favor. The num-
ber of works of this class circulated last
year was 4O,566, while the classics found
only 251 readers, and books relating to
languages $50. Works on the drama found
no more than 305 readers Poetry is nearly
three times as popular, for there were S54
readers in this section. The larger figures
after fiction are magazines 1O,083, history
4,2O1, travels 3,7s6. antiquities 1,062, and
theology 1,023.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-08-13
ESCAPES CAPTURED.
A Guards Arm Shot Of by the Desper
ate Convicts.


SAN Quentin, CAL, August 12.-Th e
escaped convicts Turcott, Hanlon and
Manning, after reaching gulch near
Laurel Grove, threw up breastworks of
limbs, stumps and soil around clump
OF trees in a dense thicket, and secured
a commanding position. They stood a
siege OF about eighteen hours, firing at
their besiegers every once in while,
but not to kill. Guard Bowen, of Mendo-
cino, had the stock of his rifle and the
bones of his right forearm broken by a
shot. Negotiations with the sheriff
having convinced them that no one was
killed, and probably securing some con-
cessions, they surrendered their Win
chesters to Sheriff Stanley, of Mendocino,
and Healy of Marin. They were con-
Quoted to San Quentin prison. 1t is
surmised that cousin of Manning was
the party who cached the weapons on
thes prison grounds, and officers are af-
ter him.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-08-13

A writer upon queerly directed letters
received at the postoffices of the country
says that some amusing results arise from
Italians here learning few words of
English and placing them at the end of
letter. The unsuspecting friend copies
them, with results like the following:
"Good Ry. Farewell Verget me not Nord
Amerika."
Los Angeles herald., 1890-08-13

Sir Walter Raleigh found in his wife an
accomplishing and noble sharer of his adj
versity. She lived with him twelve yeaxd
In prison of her own accord.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-08-13

DNDV,Q Skin and Scalp,purified and beautified
DHDl by CUTICURA SOAP. Absolutely pure.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-08-13

Mendocino; d. E. Knight, Yuba; E. G.
Voorhies, Amador; G. M. France. Napa:
V. II. Metcalf, Alameda; Drury Melone,
San Francisco; j. P. Abbott, Contra
Costa,
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-04-17
PERSONAL AND LITERARY.

Mr.. Edward w. Box tells in the
Boston journal of one magazine editor
who literally handles his manuscripts
with gloves, so fearful is he of con-
tagion from some disease that may be
transmitted through the paper.
Miss Susanna Warfeld, who COM
posed the Grand Inaugural March"
played at the Inauguration of William
Henry Harrison, died lately at Grove
roll County, Nd, in her ninety-fifth
year.
DIR. Oliver Wendell Holmes decided
after the death of his wife that he
would do no more literary work. He
has changed his mind, however, and
finds in the monthly letters TO the At
lantic source of pleasure that he did
not expect to again experience.
Frances Berry Whitcher is scarcely
known by name to the present genera
ton of American readers, yet she wrote
one of the most popular books of her
time, 1.-The Widow Bedott Papers" She
was born in Oneida County, n. Y, in
1911, and died there in 1852. In 1s47
she married Mr. Whitcher, an Episcopal
clergyman, and it was the peculiarities
of his flock which she portrayed in her
papers"
The amateur authoress Is generally
difficult to please. This is especially
true of ladies who dabble in literature.
Quite recently a blne-stocking, accord
ing to the Printers Register, had the
usual galley proofs sent her for correc-
ton. She was much gratified, but still
not altogether happy. Presently
she mildly ventured to suggest that the
book might be printed on better paper,
and perhaps, too, it would be an advan-
tage If the pages were mot quite SO
long"
Lord Justice Coleridge is one of the
best takers" in England. Every
one" says a writer in the New Review,
''knows his silvery voice, and that per-
feet elocution which prompted COM
petent Judge of such matters to say: i
should enjoy listening to Coleridge
even If he only read out a page Of
'Bradshaw."' To these gifts must be
added an immense store of varied
knowledge; genuine enthusiasm for
whatever is beautiful in literature or
art; a great copiousness of appropriate
anecdote, and a natural power of exact,
yet not offensive, mimicry."
Jules Verne can travel no more,
prevented by the accident which befell
him four years ago when favorite
nephew went mad suddenly and shot at
the novelist One of the bullets hit
him in the leg, and the wound has never
healed. He is consequently unable to
walk much. His forthcoming book is
called "The Journey Backwards" and
describes trip through the north of
America and Alaska and over the
Behring Straits. Verne is now at his
seventy-fourth novel. He writes two
every year. He gets through certain
amount of work every morning, never
missing day.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-04-17

| opes the nuts can be made into cordage
and Is INST excellent for calking ships
as it swells when it imbibes the water,
and does not rot, like tow. Oil for lamps
is expressed from the fruit, and umbrel-
las are made out of the dry, plated
leaves"
1.-THE palms are all valuable" com.
mented mamma. THE date-palm fur
nishes dates, sugar, starch, baskets,
mats. etc. The coquita-palm furnishes
the Chilians with palm-honey, which
equals the best molasses. From the
piassata-palm of Brazil is procured veg
etable ivory, and the coarse brooms used
in all parts of the world for cleaning
streets"
The last composition was the longest
and best:
1.-THE bamboo-tree is the most useful
tree in the world. 1t is used for almost
every conceivable purpose. In building
houses, its large stems serve for pillars,
rafters and planks; the leaves furnish
matching for the roof, and the small
fibers mating for the floor. 1t is manu-
featured into bedsteads, tables, chairs,
musical instruments, baskets, sleeves,
cups, brooms, soles OF shoes, pipes, bows
and arrows, Irvine, candle-wick and fiber
for stufiing pillows. 1t is made into
boats, sails, cables, rigging, fishing
rods, and life preservers known as swim
ming jackets. 1t is used in agriculture
for plows, carts, wheel-barrows, fences
and water-pipes. Its small shoots form
chop-sticks; its more tender shoots are
boiled and eaten; its pith is turned into
pickles and sweetmeats; and the thick
juice is regarded as valuable medi-
cine"
AS mamma folded up the last compo-
sition, she looked around. and said:
According to the evidence presented,
it is not hard for me to make deci-
sion"
"Well I should think not, declared
Harry. 'The bamboo tree takes the
prize. 1t is easy to tell that is Georges
composition.
"But it isn't" replied mamma, laugh
ing. st is Fanny's." Whereupon
Fanny grew very red in the face.
81 didn't know the branches grew
large enough to build houses with"
Harry said.
"Many OF the canes are thicker than a
mans arm" stated Fanny. 'The tree
reaches the height of eighty feet, and
bears neither blossom nor fruit"
There is good deal to be learned
about trees" George sagely
And good deal TO be learned about
pretty much every thing" added mann
ma.-Frank II. Stouffer, in S. S. Times.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-04-17
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS,

Nm. N. TITUS. ESQ, Globe Building,
Boston, Mass.
VICE PRESIDENT,
MAJOR J. II. HEWITT. =. Thomaston, Maine.
TREASURER,
HON. ROBERT S. FRANKLIN. :. Newport, II. L.
CLERK,
J. Fl. DRUMMoND. JR 49,. Portland, Maine.
ASSISTANT CLERK,
ANDREW II. patton. Boston, Mass.
DIRECTOR,
CAPTAIN MALCOLM SIILARs Danvers, Masa.
DIRECTOR,
HON. JOSIAH II. DRuMMoND,. Portland, Ne.
DIRECTOR,
FRANK H. BAsooM. ........... Montpelier. VT.
DIRECTOR,
PERCY e. STONE. ESQ. !. waldoboro Maine.
DIRECTOR,
WILLIAM JOHNSTON, ESQ. -. Boston, Mass.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-04-17
Fred's Fishing Record.

Hiram Day was the owner OF nice
little boat, just large enough to hold
himself, wife and son Fred.
One evening Mrs. Day was rowing
slowly, with Fred lying in the stern of
the boat, his face within a few inches OF
the water.
Suddenly Fred gave loud cry and
tumbled over backward. while a big
black bass fish, fell at Mrs. Days feet
and went tapping about in the bottom
OF the boat.
"What is the matter, Frcd?" asked his
mother.
Matter just look at my nose. That
fish pretty nearly bit it OFF,
Glow did it happen?"
. "Why, you see, mamma, / was lying
on the seat there, with my face down
close to the water, and all Of a sudden
out from under the boat darted the fish
and-snap! it took me by the nose!
'It had such tight hold with its
teeth that when | ierked my head up it
was thrown into the boat and I'm ago
in to have him for breakfast added
Fred.
Mrs. Day burst into peal of laughter,
but, seeing the grieved expression on
Fred's face, she said gravely: Let me
see how badly you are hurt"
On examination, she found that the
boys nose had been very roughly treated
by the fish.
They rowed home as quickly as they
could. The next day Fred looked very
funny with his nose all covered with
court-plaster, and Mr.. Day had quite a
laugh over his sons adventure.
Fred did not care bit; but proudly
declared that he had broken the record
had caught fish in a way that would
not be attempted by any one else; so he
was satisfied.
Moreover, he had revenge on the I'M
lucky and venturesome fish next morn
ing at breakfast. Claus.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-04-17
HUMOROUS.

--Tramp-"Haven't you got some
thing for me to do?" Farmer-"No, l
guess not There is not much work just
now" Tramp-"I don't need much.
You would be surprised to see with how
little work could worry along. Texas
Siftings
May l inquire your occupation?'
asked the doctor. Il am a clerk on a
salary Of s47.50 month" "Your all
ment, SIR" said the doctor, with decis-
ion, sis not govt 1t is simply an ag-
gravated case of ingrowing toenail -
Chicago Tribune.
--Artist-"You seemed to be very
humble in the presence of that man.
You acted as il you were afraid of him
You're not usually so deferential."
Journalist Hush, he might hear you.
That's the compositor who sets up my
work. Philadelphia Inquirer.
After the railroad accident. Hus-
band (extricating himself from the
wreck Emily, thank God you are
safel Heavens! isn't this awful?" Wife
--"Dreadfuli Hear the poor people
groanl Dearest?" What is
it love?" Wife us my hat on
straight?"-Burlington Free Press.
--Minnie-'1 wonder what ever be-
came of Jennie Smart, who took first
prize in our graduating class?s Mamie
''Why, don't you know? She wrote an
article on The Degradation of Ameri-
can Womanhood, got 81, 600 for it from
a. VI L..
fortune, and went to Europe and
bought one of the sweetest little princes
you ever sawlr-Terre Haute Express.
New Clerk-"Thisp prescription calls
for drug / never heard of, and can't
find in the books" Druggist-''That is
one of DIR. Richman's prescriptions. He
uses fabed-up names for simple drugs,
so that patients will have to go to
Catchem & Cheatem's drug store to get
them filled. He has half interest in
the firm" II see. What shall | do?"
Tell the messenger we don't keep
photographs chemicals. Then the
family'll get scared and hire another
doctor. IN. Y. Weekly.
Cant you put poor starving man
in the way of getting bite of bread?'
inquired a hungry tramp as he presented
himself at the door where lived the
humorist Of the local paper. why,
certainly, my poor man." said the kind
hearted wife of the humorist, there is a
cake of yeast that you are welcome to-"
but l can't eat yeast, ma'am."
mo; but perhaps you can raise some
bread with it; we do" And the hungry
man lifted his hat aRd retreated in the
shadow OF a smile that was sublime
Boston Courier.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-04-17
PERSONAL AND LITERARY.

Mr.. Edward w. Box tells in the
| Boston journal OF one magazine editor
who literally handles his manuscripts
with gloves, SO fearful is he of con-
tagion from some disease that may be
transmitted through the paper.
Miss Susanna Warfeld, who COM
posed the Grand Inaugural March,
played at the Inauguration of William
Henry Harrison, died lately at Grove
land, her estate near Sykesville, Car
roll County, Nd, in her ninety-fifth
year.
DIR. Oliver Wendell Holmes decided
after the death of his wife that he
would do no more literary work. He
has changed his mind, however, and
finds in the monthly letters 10 the At
lantic source Of pleasure that he did
not expect 20 again experience.
Frances Berry Whitcher Is scarcely
known by name to the present genera
ton of American readers, yet she wrote
one Of the most popular books of her
time, 1.-THE Widow Bedott Papers" She
was born in Oneida County, n. Y, in
1911, and died there in 1852. In 1S47
she married Mr.. Whitcher, an Episcopal
clergyman, and it was the peculiarities
of his flock which she portrayed in her
''papers."
The amateur authoress is generally
difficult to please. This is especially
true of ladies who dabble in literature.
Quite recently blue-stocking, accord
ing to the Printers Register, had the
usual galley proofs sent her for correc-
tion. She was much gratified, but still
not altogether happy. Presently
she mildly ventured to suggest that the
book might be printed on better paper,
and perhaps, too, it would be an advan-
tage If the pages were mot quite SO
long"
Lord Justice Coleridge is one of the
best "talkers" in England. Every
one," says a writer in the New Review,
''knows his silvery voice, and that per
feet elocution which prompted COM
petent Judge of such matters to say: 4
should enjoy listening to Coleridge
even IL he only read out page of
bradshaw To these gifts must be
added an immense store of varied
knowledge; a genuine enthusiasm for
whatever is beautiful in literature or
art; great copiousness OF appropriate
anecdote, and natural power Of exact,
yet not offensive, mimicry."
Jules Verne can travel no more,
prevented by the accident which befell
him four years ago when a favorite
nephew went mad suddenly and shot at
the novelist. One of the bullets hit
him in the leg, and the wound has never
healed. He is consequently unable to
walk much. His forthcoming book is
called 1.-THE Journey Backwards" and
describes trip through the north of
America and Alaska and over the
Behring Straits. Verne is now at his
seventy-fourth novel He writes two
every year. He gets through certain
amount of work every morning, never
missing q day.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-04-17
HUMOROUS.

1.-THE Herr Baron is not at home, but
you can leave your bill il you choose.
''Bill? l haven't any bill; l only
meant -" mo bill? Then you must
have made a mistake in the house. -
Fliegende Batter.
-Tramp-"Haven you got some
thing for me to do?" Farmer-"No, l
guess not There is not much work just
now" Tramp don't need much.
You would be surprised to see with how
little work could worry along. Texas
Siftings.
May inquire your occupation?'
asked the doctor. II am a clerk on a
salary of $3.50 a month" "Your all
ment, sir, said The doctor, with decis-
ion, lis not govt. 1t is simply an ag-
gravated case of ingrowing toenail. -
Chicago Tribune.
Little Girl-"Papa, did mamma say
yes to you right off when you asked her
TO marry you?n Papa-"Certainly she
did" Little Girl-'Why don't she say
yes now just as quick when you ask her
TODD things?' Papa-"Mamma's hearing
is not so good now, darling all"
IN. Y. Ledge.
After the railroad accident. Hus-
band (extricating himself from the
wreclk)-"E Emily, thank God you are
safel Heavensl isn't this awful?" Wife
Dreadful Hear the poor people
groanl Dearest?" Husband-"Whati is
it love?" Wife = SIS my hat on
Observation-Disclosures Free Press.
--Minnie-"I wonder what ever be-
came of Jennie Smart, who took first
prize in our graduating elass?" Mamb
why, don't you know? She wrote an
article on The Degradation of Ameri-
can Womanhood, got 81, 900 for it from
a magazine, went into Wall street, made
a fortune, and went to Europe and
bought one Of the sweetest little princes
you ever sawi"-Terre Haute Express.
-Brown-"And so you have got
hrst-rate cook? What paper did you adj
vertise in?" Fogg = Didn't advertise
in any. My wife told Mrs. Gray we
wanted girl, but made her promise not
to tell any body" Brown = ''Well?"
Fogg-"Well, we had the docr-bell
ringing for a fortnight from morning
till night. No less than hundred APP
plications for the place" = Boston
Transcript
New Clerk-"This prescription calls
for drug / never heard of, and can't
find in the books" Druggist-"That is
one of DR.. Richman's prescriptions. He
uses faked-up names for simple drugs,
so that patients will have to go to
Catchem & Cheatem's drug store to get
them filed. He has half interest in
the firm" II see. What shall do?"
Tell the messenger we don't keep
Photographic chemicals. Then the
family'n get scared and hire another
doctor. Y. Weekly.
Cant you put poor starving man
in the way of getting bite Of bread?'
inquired hungry tramp as he presented
himself at the door where lived the
humorist of the local paper. "Why,
certainly, ny, poor man." said the kind
hearted wife Of the humorist, ''here is
cake of yeast that you are welcome to-"
But l can't eat yeast, ma'am."
mo; but perhaps you can raise some
bread with it; we do" And the hungry
man lifted his hat and retreated in the
shadow of a smile that was sublime-
Boston Courier.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-04-17
FOR GIRLS AND BOYS.
A POSSIBLE CALAMITY.


Archibald Edward Theophilus Jones
Had way OF expressing his feelings in means,
In sobs and signs,
And dolorous cries:
The wafer continually ran from his eyes.
Upon every occasion he started the bawl"
AT the silliest trifle. or nothing at ALL
Til his mother dec a'cd: why Theophilus
dear.
Ifyou are not more careful. you won't leave q
tearl
sand some day. you know,
II might happen so,
Your feelings or head might receive hard
blow
A blow that would really be worthy a tear.
And, by being 50 lavish at present, Ifear
Youll have not tear left,
And being bercft
or the tears that are needful to make good
cry.
With no means of relieving your feelings, your
diel'
But Theophilus paid to this counsel no heed.
He continued TO roar
And cry as before
The family wished themselves deaf--ycs, in.
deed
Although certainly some
or them wished he was dumb.
For surely among things excessively trying
Well, the worst OF the story remains 10 be told:
He was weeping one morning-because he was
cold
When he felt a strange CULVER,
shake and a SILVER;
1t began at the point where his eyes met his
nose,
And ran through his backbone quite down to his
toes.
Astonishcd he stopped for an instant his wall
And when he renewed IL he tried-ah, sad talei
Alas. how can tell
9th fate that befell'
This poor little boy found he'd cried himself
dry
Not tear could he squeeze from his dear little
eye;
Though he struggled his hardest twas useless
TO try;
Vain. all vain
And an unsatisfactory cry
Is the one where you haven't tear in your eyel
Boys be warned by his fate,
Before It's too late.
Don't cry for small matters
Slight bruises and batters;
Or, indeed. who can say
IT might happen some day,
When some weighty occasion for crying should
rise,
You'd be left like young Jones, with no tears
IT. your eyesl
Good Cheer.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-04-17

ardson * Co.. Burlington, VI
GENERAL WILLIAM II GILMORE, Quarter
master general, Fairlee, Vt.
GENERAL HENRY G. BATES. President pro
tenn Vermont Senate, St Johnsbury, Vt
CoLoSKL GEORGE o. TYLER, wholesale Lums
MAJOR n p BOWMAN. Postmaster. st,
Johnsbury, VT
]. W. BRooK, ESQ. Vice President savinga
COLONEL l.. BART CRoss, Director Savings
Bank, Montpelier VT.
j. W. ELLIS. ESQ, Banker Montpelier. Vt.
lpany Montpelier, VT.
s. L. HOWE, Esq., Station Agent Mont
pelfer, Vt
I. J. DEAvITT, ESQ, Pension Agent, Mont
lpeler, Vt.
GEORGE w. WING, Esq, Attorney Mont
pelier, VT.
FRANK A. DwINELr, ESQ, President Farm.
lers' Trust Company Montpelier; Vt
FRED l.. EATON, ESQ, Cashier First national
Bank, Montpelier, Vt.
HENRY CHAMBERLlE. ESQ. Conductor Gem
tral Vermont Railroad, Burlington, Vt
FREDERlcK BUTCHER ESQ, wholesale Drug,
gist. st. Adams, Vt
CHARLES H. SrRoNG, ESQ, Assistant Cash
fer National Bank, Vergennes, VT.
]. HENRY JACKSON, NJ. D., Professor UNI
versity of Vermont, Barre, Vt.
W. d. REID, Physician and Surgeon, Barre
vt ~
GEo. W. TLpES, ESQ, Merchant, Barre, W.
CHARLES II. HEAToN, ESQ, Montpelier, VT.
HIRAM NJ. PIERCE, ESQ, wholesale Coal
Montpelier, VT.
A. &. RASDALL, ESQ. st; Johnsbury, vt;
@. +. RowELL, ESQ, Banker, Keene, N. H.
FRANK A. MCKEAN. ESQ, Cashier Indian
Head Bank, Nashua, N. H.
WILLIAM +. THAYER, President First Ma
tlonal Bank, Concord, N. H.
j. EVERETT SARGENT, President Saving4
Bank Concord, N. ii.
GEORGE 7. DEWEY. General Life insurance.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-04-17

is 1t Impossible?-Captain of Fast
Ocean Steamship lat his home in New
York We'll, WHEY, it's two o'clock.
We start at three, so | must be going.
Don't forget to have some fried onions
for supper tonight. because love them
so. Wife-All right. And, by the way,
dear, while you're in London this after
noon wish you would get some button
hole twist to match this piece of goods.
Be home to supper, sure.-Exchange.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-04-17

Speaking of his tour in Palestine,
Mr.. Talmage says: 81 took my dragoman
one afternoon just as the sun was set
ting, and, pointing to the landscape be-
fore me, / said: / have stood on the
summit of the Sierra Nevada
mountains, have climbed the
highest Alps, / have gone through
the Yosemite valley, but never before in
my life have looked on such sight as
this And the dragoman, with bowed
head and bated breath, CALCULATED,
Right you are, stree.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-04-17

When young man lays siege to
young lady and insists upon her con-
senting to become his wife. she can not
but confess that he is "a man after her
own heart" however heartless she may
appear.-N. Y. Ledger.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-04-17

"A farmer was rather noted among
his friends for complaining DISPOSE
ton. One year the crops were excer-
.ionally good. and some curiosity was
felt to see how he would meet the case.
81 am afraid. said he that such great
crop would be powerful strain on the
land. Evangelical Messenger.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-04-17
Northwestern
andandCOalCO.
New England City, North Dakota.
Capital, 50, 100000. Shares, $l0s
Stock Non-Assessable.
10 Per Cent. Dividends Guaranteed
PAYABLE February and August
Payable February and August.

The Company has purchased 81, $50 sesss Of
lne Coal and Agricultural Lands in Hettinger
County, North Dakota. in which coal Is found
from four to forty feet in depth throughout
the property. Two mines have been opened
tons of coal can be taken daily. TO develop
this property 1000 shares of Preferred Stock
Will be sold at IS per share. The Company
expects to earn from twenty TO twenty five
per cent, on the capital invested.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-04-17

Outside a Photographic studio in
Paris hangs a sign written in English
and saying: Children executed With
the utmost DISPATCH
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-04-17

He is a pretty foolish man who
thinks that the grass widow is green =
Boston Post