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Remedies for Blindness.

1t is distressing to learn that out
OF the 1000 persons blind from their
birth in this country who owe their
loss of sight to Inflammation Of the
eyes, at least two-thirds might now
have been in the enjoyment of their
sight but for the ignorance and neg.
ligence of their earliest guardians. 1t
seems that the remedies for the in
fantile Inflammation which causes
blindness are both many and simple.
Thus it cannot be too widely made
known that the eyes of a newly-born
child, if infamed, should be washed
with pure warm water, and that then
a single drop of two per cent. solu-
ton Of nitrate of silver should be in
stilled into each with a drop tube. In
Germany midwives are enjoined to
adopt the above remedial treatment,
under oath, since this has been, the
decrease to the number of blind chill
dren has been appreciable.-London
Figaro.
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1890.
Harper's Weekly.
ILLUSTRATED.

HARPER's WEEKLY has a well established
place as the leading illustrated newspaper in
America. The fairness of its editorial COM
ments on current politics has earned for it
the respect and confidence of all impartial
readers, and the variety and excellence of i to
literary contents, which include serial and
short stories by the best and most popular
writers, fit it for the perusal of people of the
widest range OF tastes and pursuits. The
Weekly supplements are ofremarkable verie-
ty, interest and value. No expense is spared
to bring the highest order of artistic ability
to bear ppon the illustration of the Changeful
phases of home and foreign history A Mex
lean romance, from the pen of THOMAS A..
JANvIER, will appear in the Weekly in 1890.
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oorn-Huskers Who are Huskers.

In no State in the Union is there
so much pride taken in everything
as in Kansas. The Kansan raises
tremendous big corn crop, and then
tries himself to see how quickly he
can gather it and dispose oft. The
fast corn ,shucker is now seated
about the warm stove telling how
much corn he shucked, and a few of
the stories, some of which are testi-
fed to by reliable witnesses, are
most wonderful, for they make it
possible for the State to claim the
crown of corn husks, as well as the
golden corn belt.
A young man named Spencer, liv-
ing near Augusta, bet So that he
could shuck more corn in nine hours
than could Herman Kelley, young
man living on an adjoining farm
The money was staked, and both
boys, ready and eager for the trial
began work early in the morning,
straining every nerve to excel. At
the end Of the time Kelley had 1919
bushels to his credit, while Spencer
had but ll8. The corn was hauled
to town and weighed on the Brown
ing scales.
Nora and Hattie Cook, aged IA
and 8, daughters of Lyman Cook,
of Smith county, husked 1000
bushels of corn for their father this
fall, for which he paid them $25, hav-
ing agreed to give them % cents q
bushels for all they felt disposed to
husly.
Four brothers named Hayes, liv-
ing in the vicinity of Wichita, have
plenty OF money, and wish to bet
that they can shuck and crib 400
bushels Of corn day on any farm in
Kansas
Wallace Turner, of bingham, re-
Gently bet $25 to S. that he could
husk fifteen bushels of corn in one
hour In the trial he did better than
he said he could, husking sixteen
bushels and fitty-six pounds in fifty
six minutes.
George Bork, of Hiawatha, just to
see what he could do, husked $50
bushels and 35 pounds in nine and
one-half hours, taking forty-five
minutes for dinner, or making the
leading State Record in eight hours
and forty-fiye minutes. Rork is
about Is years old.
Felix Holt, Of Netawaka, averaged
over 100 bushels Of corn for twenty
days.
William Marker, of Hamlin, husk-
ed $500 bushels Of corn in a month
This work has never been beaten
and Mr.. Markers friends challenge
the world to produce his equal in the
cornleld.-St. LouiS Gl0be-DemO
CTdt
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viruinia Items.

DR.. Stapleton Coates, one of the
most eminent physicians in Virginia
died in Henrico county, Friday oil
last week, aged 83 years.
G. NJ. Brocknell, popular young
man of Emporia, Greenville county
committed suicide few days ago.
The Virginia House of Delegates
has passed bill to punish merchants
for selling TO boys under l6 years
old, cigarettes, tobacco in any form,
pistols, dirks or bowie knives.
One thousand laborers are at work
on the double track of the Norfolk
and Western between Radford and
Roanoke, and the work Is being
pushed as fast as possible.
The sales of lots at Pulaski City,
Saturday, last amounted tol$75, 900.
The Philadelphia and New York
capitalists have decided to erect two
furnaces of large capacity there i'm
mediately.
Last tuesday fatal shooting oc-
CURED near Buchanan. Some I'M
known person fired on a white man
by the name of Irons while he was
taking dinner. The load passed
through window and took effect in
Mr.. Irons body, killing him instantly.
Mary Ross, colored woman, was
shot and killed in her home at Staun-
ton. A coroner's jury rendered as
their verdict that they believed she
was shot by pistol in the hands of
Annie Bell Trimble, also colored.
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Mr. LEE. Why, Addie, you needn't cry about
I'll 1 only said Mrs. Allen was very well
Informed woman and wished You would follow
her example"
MRS, LEE. "Yes, and last week you said You
wished could manage to look as stylish as Mrs
she has what haven't"
Mr.. LEE. "What is that? ?"
Mrs. LEE; Well, she gets all Of her informa-
zion from the Magazine they take / admit that
she knows all that is going on, and is bright and
entertaining in conversation but | could do as
well as she does If ] had the same source Of
Information. She lent me the last number of her
Magazine lately, and learned more in one hours
reading about various social matters and the
topics OF the day, than would pick mp in amonth
by my occasional chats with friends. 1t certainly
the day down to the details Of housekeeping
and everything is 50 beautifully illustrated too.
Every time Mamie goes over to the Aliens she
comes back and leases me to get you to take
Demorest's Family Magazine, as the stories are
80 good. Even the boys watch for 1t every month,
as place is found for them also In its pages: and
Dir. Allen swears by 1t. 1t is really wonderful
how 1t suits every member Of the family 10
MIR. LEE. well perhaps had better send for q
Specimen Copy for II Is anything like what you
sayitis IL will amuse and instruct the whole Of u.s."
Mrs LEE. 81 see that w. Jennings Demorest
the publisher IS East 18th Street, New York, ia
we can't lose anything as each number contains
a Pattern Order emitting the holder TO any
Pattern she may choose and in any size-which
alone makes each copy worth 30 cents and just
want jacket pattern like Mrs. Aliens. The
subscription price is only So 90 O year; and
must say l can't see how they can publish 90
elegant Magazine for 50 little money"
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Does It Pay

Three-fourths of our people are
troubled with Dyspepsia or Liver
Complaint in some form or other,
which by nature of the disease has a
depressing influence on the mind or
body, preventing them from thinking
or acting clearly in any matter of i'm
portance. Indigestion, coming up Of
food after eating, dyspepsia, sick head
ache, acidity of the stomach or any
arrangement Of the stomach or liver
upon which the whole action of our
system depends) are speedily and eff
fectually overcome by the use of
Green's -AuguSt F2o1cer. The most
stubborn cases have yielded to its in
fuence, as thousands of letters receiv-
ed VIII testify The immense sale of
this medicine is another guarantee of
its merits. lover a million and half
bottles sold last year, So we ask,
VIII 1t pay you to suffer from any of
the above diseases when you can have
Immediate relief in the august F2oac-
er. Three doses will prove its worth.
1t is sold by all druggists and general
dealers in all parts of the world
2-eOW.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-02-22

The great majority of so-called
cough cures do little more than i'm
pair the digestive functions and Gre
ate bile. Ayers Cherry Pectoral,
on the contrary, while it cures the
cough, does not interfere with the
functions of either stomach or liver.
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RHEUMATIC LlNIMENT

prepared by Moses Woods. For sale at Drug
Store of Mr.. NJ. 7, Snodgrsss feb.I3, en-.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-02-22

A subscription to Harper's Young People
secures a juvenile library. There is useful
knowledge, also plenty of amusement. -Bos-
ton Advertiser.
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Buc ~Ien's Arnica SaIve.

The BEsr SALvE in the world for cuts Bruis-
es, Sores, Ulcer, Salt Rheum, Fever, Sores
letter Chapped Hands, Chilblains Conges.
ton, Eruptions, and it positively cures Piles
Or no pay required II is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price rs cents per box.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-02-22

L. M. Hoke is driving a heavy
trade in mems kip and oil grain wa
ter proof boots, because he sells them
at low figures, and guarantees the
quality.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-02-22

Alabama pays her GoYernor only
$4,000 ayear, leaving him to find a
home for himself and to pay for it
out of his meagre stipend.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-02-22

The volumes ofthe WEEKELy begin with the first Num-
bers for January Of each year When time is menton
ed subscription will begin with the Number current at
time of receipt Of order.
Bound Volumes Of HAMPERS WEEKLY, for three years
back IN neat cloth binding will be sent by mail, postage
paid by express provided the freight does not exceed
one dollar per youme), for Shopper volume,
Cloth cases, for each volume suitable for binding, will
be sent by mail, postpaid on receipt of Sl.00 each.
Remittances should be made by Post-0fce money or
der or DRAFT, TO avoid chance Of loss.
Newspapers not 70 copy this advertisement with
out the express order Of Harper Brothers.
Address HARPER BROTHERS. New York.
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CLOCK. g;

The undersigned having been engaged
in clock repairing and cleaning for many
years, is now prepared to renovate all
manner of clocks-haying material for the
purpose always on hand. All work insur-
ed, with good usage. Cases dressed also,
if worth it. Moderate charges. ! also
keep on hand and for sale, the Golden Age
Pain Killer, also an Ointment for letter,
White Swelling, sure cure for any old
ulcers, fresh cuts, boils, pimples, and all
manner of sores. Come one come all.
27,2m ROBERT THOMPSON.
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AARPER'S PERIODICALS.


ada or Mexico.
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1850.
Harper's Young People.

The Eleventh Volume of HARPER's You've
People, which begins with the number for
November 5. 1889, presents an attractive pro-
gramme. 1t will offer to its readers at least
four serials of the usual length, and others
in two or three parts, namely, 1.-THE Red
Mustang" by William o Stoddard ''Phil
and the Baby" by Lucy G Lille; Prince
Tommy" by John Russell Coryell; and
"Mother's Way" by Margaret Sangster /:
two short serials by Hja'mar Hjorth Boyesen.
Two series Fairy Tales will attract the at.
tention Of lovers of the wonder-word, name.
ly, the quaint tales told by Howard Pyle.
and so admir- ably illustrated by him, and an.
other series in different vein by Frank M
Bicknell. There will be short stories by w
d Howells, Thomas Nelson Page, Mary e
Wilkins, Nora Perry, Harriet Prescott Spot
ford, David Ker, Hezekiah Butterworth, So
phie Swett Richard Malcolm Johnson, etc.
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Rheumatic Liniment.
USED EXTERNALLY ONLY.

Persons suffering with Rheumatism, Neu
rogia, Stiff or Sore Muscles caused by cold
or from chronic pain, can obtain prompt re
lief by using the
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-06-05

Mrs. Lizzie Richmond, widow of VIM.
Richmond and daughter of {. A. Fair
banks died June LIST of consumption.
Miss Jennie Richmond started June Bird
TO- New York where she joins Judge Ad-
ans and wife of st. Louis to take trip TO
Europe.
DIR. Hoisington of Westminster was in
town over Sunday.
s. b. Whitney who viii preside at the
organ at the re-dedication OF the Cong,l
church Thursday viii give an organ recit-
al Friday evening assisted by Mrs. Pitkin
OF aontpeller and Mr.. Bond OF Boston.
Miss Currier of Newport is visiting her
aunt, Mrs. Murdoch.
VIM. Vaughan has been appointed CEN
sus enumeratOr and began work June 2.
Frederick Billings. Jr. graduates at the
Vermont University, John Boynton at
Harvard, Benjamin Southgate at Williams
and Nelson Smith from Cornell this year.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-06-05
LOCAL NOTICES, FOR SALE, ETC.

At a regular meeting of U. S. Grant Posi
the following preamble and resolution:
were adopted:
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased the Great
Commander to remove from us two re-
spected comrades, VIM. c. Holman and
Cornelius Kellogg and
WHEREAS, 1t is fitting and just that
this Post should properly recognize the
estimation in which they were held by
the comrades OF this Post. Therefore,
RESOLVED, That while we bow in hum
bic submission TO the mandates OF low
ing Father, we nevertheless mourn for
our beloved comrades who have been TAX
en- from us.
RESOLVED, That in the death of these
comrades we lament the loss OF two Of our
most devoted members and whose up
right lives might well be patterned by US
all.
RESOLVED, That the heartfelt sympathy
OF the comrades Of the Post be extended to
the members OF their families in their
deep affiiction.
RESOLVED, That copy of these resolu-
tons be transmitted to the families of the
deceased comrades, that they also be en-
tered upon the records and a copy fur
nished for publication in our local paper.
Losr.-AG. A. r. badge with rank Of
Post Commander. The finder will confer
favor by leaving it at this office.
Outing has an illustrated article on the
Muster here. For sale by Buck.
Bargains in stationery at Bucks.
Mr.. VanOrnam is still in w. II. Du-
Bois' block and will do good work at rea-
sonable prices. Give him a call 3w
Low prices in parasols at MITcHELL's
Best cigars in town at Evans's drug store
Buy your wall paper of
BAILEY & CURRIER.
Balls or Kabo Corsets, 20 20, at MITCH
ELLIS.
See the famous oil range at
BAILEY d CURRIER.
Call at Mitchel's for dress goods. 1t will
pay you.
Paris green for potato bugs, that is PURE
at +. f. Evans q Co.'s drug store.
Gold coin stoves and ranges at
BAILEY Il CURRIER.
Mitchell is making special low prices in
and leads in styles.
Big lot of sponges just received at E. E.
Evans a Co.'s drug store. All prices.
Crockery at wholesale prices at
BAILEY q CURRIER.
Best line of confectionery in the country
at =. +. Evans d Co.'S drug store.
Remember Wal. Williams sells the best
round steak for 10 cents at his market, in
w heeler's Block.
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Mrs. F. w. Morris and baby have beer
very sick with scarlet fever, but are OF
the gain. Edwin Ellis is also sick with tn,
fever.
Mrs. Frank Jones spent Sunday witt
her daughter at f. p. Martins.
G. X. Goodwin has finished Iwork here
and intends to go to Bellows Falls. MIR
Goodwin will be greatly missed as he was
president of the Y. p. 5. c. Z.
David May has taken the place vacated
by w. A. Ferguson.
Several from this place attended the
convention at Lyme last Tuesday
There was sociable at Mr.. Ellis's last
week.
E. +. Gage has arrived to take charge OF
the millright dept.
Mr.. Diekey has moved into the house
vacated by Mr.. Benton.
Mr.. Minor is to move over on the Yer
mont side this week
Mr.. Dearborn came last week and NOV
ed his family to Ashland. n. H. where
they expect to made their home for the
present.
Rev. A. T. Chase is in Springfield for
few days.
F. p Campbell is in Boston.
Mrs. Chas. Fisher has been very sick
John Gould moved into F. P. Marston's
grocery store.
E. n. Skinner and Miss G. B. Woodward
spent the Sabbath at Lyme.
Children's day will be observed in both
churches.
There was a strawberry festival in the
Nj. f. church vestry last Thursday eve.
Mrs. +. Goss has returned after spend
ing several days at st. Johnsbury.
Mrs. j. L. Cushman is to spend the
Summer with her daughter, Mrs. s p. 1
Hufchins in Boston.
Mr.. Bacon from Dartmouth college sup
piled the pulpit last Sunday.
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The New Discovery.

You have heard your friends and neigh
bors talking about it. You may yourself
be one of the many who know from per-
sonal experience just how good thing it
is. II you have tried it you are one of its
staunch friends, because the wonderful
thing about it is, that when once given a
trial, DIR. Kings New Discovery ever after
holds place in the house. II you have
never used it and should be afflicted with
cough, cold or any Throat, Lung or
Chest trouble, secure bottle at once and
give it fair trial. II is guaranteed every
time or money refunded. Trial bottles
free at r. G. Morton's drug store.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-06-05

well deserved applause. In Miss Mabel
Flint, 'e4, "The School-marm, founo a
staunch supporter. Her words snouiu
have weight as she knows WHEREOF sne
speaks. Miss Minnie Ripley, -, con-
tributed TO the interest of the occasion by
reading an appropriate original poem.
Miss Mabel j. Smith, So, responded 70
the toast, college Days.. In well chosen
words and by happy turns OF thought she
gave some bright pictures OF her college
experiences, showing that the days spent
there, though giving rare opportunity ior
fun and frolic, were, above all, Workful,
helpful DAYS. The toast-"Our Future,
brought forward Miss Nellie HARDWOOD,
1876, in reply. II our future is to be as
pleasant and bright as were her words IT
is nothing that any of us need dread: MISS
Constance NJ. Gerry, '89, in responding 10
the toast-"We," spoke with her usual
wit, wisdom and pointedness. ii "Ihe
Babies are all as stalwart and vigorous as
their representative, Geo. e. Mann, who
responded to the sentiment-"Our Babies"
there is little doubt but that they will be
able. literally to make their mark in the
world. His reply was given in his usual
hearty and taking way and all agree with
his closing words-'Long Live 9O!"
At the close of these exercises an alum
nj association was formed, having for its
president Guy Wilson, 'S2, secretary, Miss
Mabel j. Smith, 1876, treasurer, Edward w.
Tewksbury, and an executive committee
consisting of the secretary and treasurer,
acting with ID. w. Putnam as third.
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ONE .E~Y0z,e

n, T~* JO AS
Both the method and result,
Syrup of Figs Is taken. i !.
and refreshing to The taste r. ~
gently yet promptly on the Ei,
Liver and Bowels, eleanses 4.
TEN etiectially, di,ptls cid,
aches ard fevers aud egtss s.l.
constipation. Syrup q az. II, (, /
only remedy Of lis kind eg@ !.
duced, pleasing to the TASTE H.,
ceptable TO the stomael.. ~. Y, !,
ITS action and truly beasas.sl
effects, prepared only ron ~ /.
healthy and agreeable s,.5s.sSg. ,
many excellent qualities csurai
to AL and have made il ls !.
popular remedy known.
Syrup OF Figs is Tor ssle 4 !,
ana 81 buttles ny ell lesa;p, 4,
gis;s. Any ralGble arv-.4 4
may not hays j. On hand m !.
tdre it PROMPTLY i9r aay One I,
wishes TO try il. u net accent !,
substitute.
CALiFG3RiA RS STRIP HI
SsA Fakg3icoo. ef..
LoVfo'ilit, Ky. ksN rg9L ~
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-06-05

A first-class new sewing machine, made
by the New Home S. NJ. Co., is for sale ve-
ry cheap by +. BIcKFoRD.
Fresh stock Of Ayers Hoods Browns
Sarsaparilla, Celery Compound, etc, just
received at r. +. Evans a Co.'s drug store
Ladies desiring hair work call on Mrs
Hiram Bean or leave orders with Mrs. j.
Gladding.
Newport colors, durable, handsome, low
priced at w. +. Lamsons.
Call and see the new styles in tapestry
BRUSSELS and all wool carpets at w. r.
Lamson's.
Trunks, valises, etc, cheap at w. E.
Lamson's.
A big lot Of bicycle oil, cement, ETC.,
just received at the HERALD OFFICE.
For SALE.-My new house on Weston st.
L. WATSON
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HARNESSES.

wish 10 say to my customers and those
wanting harnesses to beware and not buy
any factory made one, that is warranted
all hand made by parties that don't know
how to make a harness or how one ought
to be made, only to make or 8 dollars
out of you. | can sell you a hand made
one for less money with good oak stock.
Thanking you for your past patronage
Respectfully, J. W. LYNCH.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-06-05

Do you want harness? II so inquire OF
J. ID. Wheeler or 4. II. Joslyn. All preas;
every one handmade and every strap war
ranted.
Shingles to sell and shingles sawed by
the thousand GEO. PRINCE.
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investment U~nequalled
BALLARD WATER FRONT ADDITION.

different qm ad o = m sna Of water front on shhhoas Bay at the entrances Salmon Bay Two
49, p. NJ sIsaH snfoadS Ihc Scaudc & Montana Railroad and he Fanhven& South
from ron ' sb1shot WI R run along the entire water front The Great Northern which takes its course
s" sIn nsno0 Dys running norheaa around the north end of LdeW Washington. will nun about
the evM oek $ rom from the east linz Of this addition It impossible to estimate what the Increase in
~ s~1 % M@e Os WI bcw within ten next weye months The railroads are 20 be built and
,n1 f ppusn0ns nv wm BE- commenced soon Los in this addition with railroad privileges and
- . "u"sc' WI aNy advance rapidly We predict and make the assertion boldly (nd we
a rd no ~ alone Ios, N making this this aseionl that any Of the lot in this addition that ave ETHER nn-
49, :" av are to hs esctedw which nbe the largest On the Pacific coast There will also
0uo mnenr Goa. Dunkesb built There is where and the only point that thct three great
la m meet and It has been decided that there is where the immense uansfr yards md docks
ne location land convenience for great railroad transfer and snppng pot is unsurpassed
est railroad, terminus sand transferring point on the Pacific ooI Now mark wa " say Here
. the very best investment THAT hAh been offered in or about Seattle for ears IN investment
o. BOO may possibly make thousands of dollars for the investor
Kemembe Ia the Increase in all water frontage along the shore Of Elliot Byw within the
last four years has been with only one railroad Shkhde Bay is far superior for the purposes
mentioned Elot Bay and With three railroads who cal estimate the advance in value
at this point? Prices will range from