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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-12-11

The newspapers of the state are in
terested in the question, why }. l..
Martin was not re-appointed tax com
missioner. Perhaps the members OF
the ways and means committee could
throw little light on the subject. Per-
haps his intimate relationship to one of
the richest corporations in Vermont
-one that has always managed to pay
very small taxes in proportion to its
capital and surplus has something 10
do with it.. Gov. Page evidently knew
what he was doing and made good
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-12-11
AGRICNITIRE.

The year has been marked by a good
deal Of agitation and organization am
ong the farmers for the purpose of in
creasing the profits Of their business.
There has been a substantial inn
provement in the prices OF leading farm
products. The export trade in beet
and pork and dairy products has large
ly increased. To look out for the
healthfulness Of our meats as against
imputations cast upon them, cur own
veterinary surgeons have been sent to
foreign ports to assist in inspection OF
the same, since which time the healthy
condition of our meat has advanced.
Each one can infer what he pleases.
The official supervision Of domestic su-
gar under the new tariff law should
pass from the treasury to the agricul-
tural departments.
Various other matters are consider
ed which space forbids US to give in ex-
tense. Among other things are the
civil service law, the prosperity Of the
country, home and foreign views Of the,
new tariff, the enlargement of foreign
trade, shipping and apportionment bills,
a national bankruptcy law, government
control of the telegraph and free and
honest elections. These matters are
wisely considered, and all recommend
ations are safely made and in the line
of honest and pure government.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-12-11

The High School Dramatic Club pre-
sented Geo. NJ. Bakers 3-act drama EMIT
led @Rebecca's Triumph" on Wednesday
and Thursday evenings last week to fair
sized audiences each night. The sixteen
young ladies in the cast acted Wen their
parts, some OF them doing exceedingly
well and displaying considerable histrion-
ic talent. The club were unfortunate in
their selection of dates, the first night be-
ing stormy and disagreeable weather. A
bout S26 was realized from the entertain
ment which is to be used for the benefit
OF the school library. The members Of the
club desire to tender their thanks to A.
H. Bowen and Mrs. =. A. Burnett for
their Kindness and assistance in giving
them their experience, the success Of the
entertainment being due in large meas
ure to theirefforts.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-12-11
To Our Correspondents.

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day night Of each week, in order to en-
sure its insertion in the current number
Of the paper. Only matter Of SPECIAL
IMPORTANCE should be sent later than
the time named. and between that and
early Wednesday morning Cores
pondents win please bear this in mind.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-12-11
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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-12-11

Do you remember that E. A. Markham
makes nice discount to Sunday Schools
buying holiday goods for their scholars
and TO teachers buying for their classes
and to scholars buying presents for their
teachers. These remarks are also intend
ed to say the same thing to teachers of
common schools and their pupils And
to every one he says come in and see the
ever 50 many pretty things that he has
even if you do not wish to buy for il Is
no trouble for him to show his goods.
Have you ever seen his Christmas cards
and booklets?
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-12-11

The president has sent in bis annual
message to Congress. In his introduce
ton he states that the reports Of the
department officers indicate prosper
ous state of affairs in regard to our fin
ances. s450,eQO. 900 have been col
lected and distributed without revealing
a singie defalcation Or embezzlement.
This shows very satisfactory condi-
tlon of our civil service.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-12-11

HoN. I. O. SrAvER, JuDeE.
Record Of business done

Nov. 26. Lionel G. Udall's estate. Pom
fret; Chas. Vaughan, admr. proposes set
tlement Dec. 13.
Pred j. Fassett, minor: license granted
guardian to sell real estate.
Laura +. Fosters estate, Royalton: an
praisal returned by committee
Nov. p. Miriam Marston's estate
Hartford; will presented for probate bv
Samuel L. Pingree, executor named there
in. Hearing Dec. -
James Gould's estate, Royalton. Sarah
A. Gould appointed adm 'trix: Norman
Fowler and L. NJ. Wood appraisers.
Wesson Newcomb's estate. Barnard. IL
cense granted administrator to sell real
estate.
Dec. 3. Joseph l. Dutton's estate. Harf
ford; commissioners report returned.
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EDITORIAL NOTES.

'.How to Preserve Health, is the
title of a valuable book by Louis Bark
an Of Brooklyn, n. Y, and sold by all
1t should be in the hands
of the people as it is a sensible, practi-
cal medical work of lasting value.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-12-11

o. Perrin OF Brookfield visited his
daughter, Mrs. Fayette Greene recently.
Ira Perrin shot a large hawk in his door
yard short time ago.
Geo. Rusznak is working for Frank
Monkey.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-12-11
THE POSTAL SERVICE.

There has been gratifying progress
in the work of this department. There
has been large increase in receipts. a
marked decrease IN the deficiency. An
extension Of mail routes has been made
and greater accuracy attained. The
lottery acts as related to this depart
ment have been enforced with vigor.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-12-11
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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-12-11
THE NAVY.

Since March 4, 1889, nine new ves-
sells have been put in commission and
four more win be commissioned this
winter, including one monitor. Ex-
periments to test the resisting power OF
armor plates have been of sufficient inn
portance to attract the attention of Eu-
ropean nations.
THE INTERIOR DEPARTMENT.
The suggestions of the secretary of
this department are earnestly commend
ed to the attention OF Congress. About
10, 900, 900 acres of land have been ced-
ed to the u. S. from Indian reserva-
tons and negotiations are going on
with other tribes. Efforts are being
made to perfect the titles Of settlers
with greater promptness so as TO save
cost. The disability pension act has
been put in operation as fast az practi-
cable. The increase of non-Mormon
population in Utah is gratifying. The
present position of the church as re-
CARDS polygamy is good so far as hon
est The admission of Wyoming and
idaho are events full Of interest. The
patent office has done excellent work.
The new census will require a new ap-
portionment ofrepresentatives in Con-
gress
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-12-11
FOREIGN RELATIONS.

Our relations with the nations of Eu-
rope and the East have continued in a
friendly way. A conference of all the
independent American states and of
Hayti met in Washington October 1889
and continued in session until April
1890. The recommendation Of this
conference were all transmitted to Con-
gress at its last session. Negotiations
are now pending which, when complet-
ed will result in complete treaty of
friendship, commerce and navigation
with the free state Of Congo The last
independent monarchy on this continent
that of Brazil, dropped into a republic
at the end Of last year. Some Of the
Central American states got into row
but through our representative peace
was brought about. Gen. Barrundia
was killed as the result of the officious-
ness of our minister, Mr.. Miner. and
he was recalled. There has been some
friction with China growing out of our
anti-Chinese laws. Efforts are in pro-
gress to smooth things over a little.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-12-11
pEPARrMENr of JrsrIcE.

He makes some recommendations
and statements regarding the protection
of postmasters in the discharge Of duty,
the enforcement of naturalization laws,
and the violation of election laws aud
offenses against United States officers
in the discharge of duty.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-02-28
Lord Naplsr,e HeroIer,i,,

ut has occurred to no obituary
writer, "says the London World, ito
notice Lord Napier OF Magdala's ut
ter Indifference to wounds and the
wonderful celebrity Of his recovery
from them. Two of his wounds lie
had not carul to notice ut all in his
record of services furnished to Hart's
Army List. He wasscverelv wounded
mt Ferozcslah, in December, 1916,
but had recovered in time to take
pnrt in the battle of Sobraon, seven
weeks later. before Mutton, in the
middle cfSeptember. 1913, a cannon
shot all but took his leg off, but lie
was marching and fighting again by
the second week in November. On
the 18th Of january following he
wusseverely wounded in the trenches,
but lie was able to march several
hundred miles across the country,
and fight ut Guieret one month later
to IL dry. He was shot in the leg ut
the firstreleato of Lucknow, but never
tlielcss rode out the next day and
brought in the rear guard, after
which through the blockade he did
continuous and artluous service. At
n secondreliefhe was severely wound
ed, but this did not hinder him from
taking up the active duty OF chief
engineer OF the Alumbagh u few days
later. No man ever had more the
mems sana in corpore snno.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-02-28
Monkeys Weakness for
Sweets,

One OF the attractions at a church
fair recently held i'll this city was a
lottery conducted on small scale.
Ten persons contributed ten cents
each. Each subscriber drew slip
of paper from IL hat. The slips were
numbered from one to ten. The pa
pers were then placed in another
hat, and monkey was allowed to
pick one out. The person who at
the first drawing had obtained the
slip selected by the monkey was en-.
titled to ninety cents, ten cents 60
ing to the fair fund. After each
drawing by the monkey the slips
were destroyed. One night young
man won over $50 at this little
game of chance. Nearly every time
the monkey drew the slip this young
man was selected nj the first draw
ing. Those present marveled at the
young man luck, and but for an
accident they would never have u.s.
scribcd his winnings to any cause
but good fortune. Every slip of
paper the youngman drew he rubbed
with q piece OF lump sugar. OF
course the monkeys weakness for
sweets led lin to pick OUT the
sugared slip, and then his smart lit
tie game was discovered York
Press.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-02-28
Eye Troubles From the Grip"

Eye Troubles From the "Grip."
The ravages of the grip are yet
felt by its victims, and new form
of disease resulting from it has mp
pearcd. The oculists are busy with
patients who complain of q burning
sensation in the eye, which has be-
come inflamed, and in some cases
the range of vision is affected. 1t is
observed that the majority of per-
sons SO affected were victims of the
grip. One of the leading oculists in
speaking OF the disease said that the
eye seems to be the last part OF the
body affected.
The number of cases ofeye trouble
has increased to an alarming eX-
tent, and in most cases it was 1, Sec
ondary complaint. The disease seems
to he u sympathetic one, as the eye is
affected ms are the other parts OF
the body, more particularly the
muscular system, to which it causes
great pain i'll performing its func,
tions.
A noticeable fnct is that in the
majority of cases there had been
former trouble with the cyesight
and evidently the grip had the effect
OF renewing this Intent disease
Philadelphia Record.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-02-28
Burning the Pauper Dead.

The crematory has taken the place
of the potters' field at Paris, and
since the first Of the present year all
the corpses ofpersons who have died
in the hospitals, and have not been
claimed for burial by relatives or
friends, are sent to he cremated Mt
the establishment for the purpose. in
the Pere La Chaise Cemetury. Until
month ago the regulation number
ofcremations at Pcre LII Chaise did
not exceed three per diem.
But since the new edict OF the pre-
feet of the Seine has come into force
as many MS thirty-fivc corpses have
been sent in by the various hospitals
in IL single day. This is more than
the present crematory can dispose of
in twentyfour hours, and in view Of
the grusome and rapid accumulation
of subjects" measures have been
adopted by the authorities for the
immediate enlargement of the estab.
lishment. Ofcourse the thought OF
cremation adds somewhat to the
dread with which the ignorant poor
are accustomed to regard the hospi.
tai. But, on the therhand, it must
he admitted that incineration is tho
most scientific method of .lisposing
of the dead.-New York Tribune.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-02-28
An Alarm Bottle.

A Chicago man hasinvcnted a hot
tie stopper to lie used exclusively
for poisons. The superiority over
the old-fashioncd articles lies in the
construction of the stopper. The
projection which enters the neck of
the bottle is ground glass with a
small hole in one side through which
protrudes a little rod or trigger.
The top Of the stopper is covered
with mallbell enclosing cog wheels,
which are so arranged that when
the stopper is removed the bell will
ring. When it is laid down it rings
again, and when returned toits place
in the bottle it again sounds an
alarm. The mechanism is so ar
ranged that it is absolutely impos-
sible to remove or replace the stop
per without first ringing the bell !,
thus muking it impossible for a
druggist, if lie is care ul in the filling
of his bottles, to deal out poison in
fireplace OF harmless drugs without
receiving n warning to the danger
GUS nature of the preparation.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-02-28
To Encourage Big Families,

What was at first regarded as q
joke in connection with the proposed
bounties OH children in Canada has
passed in to the domain of actual
fact by the legislative enactment Of
the bill entitled "An net to confer u
privilege upon fa theirs of families who
have II children living" the pre-
nmblc ofwhich contains the following:
Whereas, 1t is advisable, following
the examples of past centuries, to
give marks of consideration for fruit
fulness in the sacred and civil bonds
of matrimony; therefore her majesty,
by and with the advice and consent
of the Legislature of Quebec, enacts
ns follows." Then come the provis-
ions of the bill granting 100 acres of
public lands to ''every father of afam-
lily, whether lie be born or naturalized
in his province, who. has II children
living, issue of IL lawful marriage"
who, in order to benefit by the adj
vantages granted by the net, must
"present petition to the provincial
secretary, accompanied by his certifi-
cnte Of marriage. a certificate OF bap-
tism ofeach OF the children, us we'll
rs certifica te, sworn before n justice
OF the peace. giving the number and
names Of his children"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-02-28
AOueer Character.

Billie Mustard is an eccentric old
man, we'll known among the Turning
community of Hanover and St.
Clair townships. in Butter County,
Ohio. During the summer and fall
months lie worked rs IL day laborer
among the farmers, being good
man wherever lie was put. He was
saving, and when winter approached
he resortetl to Four Mile Creek,
where he dug II hole in the bank and
constructed a cot of straw and such
other materials as he could gather
and spent his nights there. During
the continued rainy spell his domi-
Gle cavcd in, burying the old man
to the waist, and in this position lie
was compelled to dig himself out,
which occupied two days. Billie has
led queer lie, hut has through all
his vicissitu,les borne a nnnc for
honesty and sobriety. A few days
ago some of the neighbors had him
removed to the county intirmary,
where lie will probably end his days
as he is far advanced in years.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-02-28
Quelling an Elephant with a
Puppy.

Little Willie, the elephant who oc.
cupies the middle cage in the elephant
house Mt Central park, has been caus.
ing his keeper good deal of trouble
recently. and several tipes has made
vicious attempts to strike him and
break out. AS II last resort u little
terrier, smaller than cat, has been
tied in Willie's cage. This precaution
has proven effective, for Willie, who
has killed several keepers, and is
almost as high MS the roof over him,
is thoroughly afraid of the puppy.
When the elephant is drinking the
puppy frequently drives him away
with IL snap.
DirectorConklin is preparing Lizzie,
the gentle and intelligent female OF
the Cole pair of elephants in tlepark,
for carrying children about the park
next summer. He is in quandry
over the question of fare forelephant
rides, and would like to heur from
any one interested in the matter. A
small fee was charged for IL ride OIL
Jumbo in London.-New York Tri.
bune.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-02-28
An Orphan RattIesnake.

About n year ago u friend in Flori-
da sent to Mr.. +. L. kup!er, of the
postoffice department, the rattles OF
n huge rationale. There were ten.
He put them away, packed in cotton
batting, and tho Intt!cs were undis-
turbed until the other day. He wa.
very much surprised, naturally, whc,
he opened the box. The rnttles
hadn't come to life, but something
else had. A tiny RATHER, four inches
in length, squirmed out of the box,
threw itself into II coil, and struck
viciously ut his approaching hand.
Now, how did it happen? l'resrm-
ably an egg had been ATTACHED to
the rattlcs and had Matched some
time during the summer. What the
little varmint fed on is tile grenter
mystery. He either INDUCED in II
light diet of cotton. picked the dry
bones of his deceased ancestor or fed
on air. But lie is alive and lively
Washington Post.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-02-28

eftke grave. aud load K1euws soul xjth
htuOl eutltiness, and my III With iucurehl.
remorse7 No, M, ho, no! Il Il atupid ia I'M
for vengence! No; but my revenge ahonld De
a. long 40 our natural livesl With ali the
ingenuity OF human Intelligence. All thu
perseverance to the feud. would track him
through the world. 1t should be the study
Of my nights the work OF my ilaye, the care
o. my grief. the interest, excitement, and pas.
sion Of my life to make his existence one long
long, long agony! Ay, until he should howl
Tor death to snatch him from tortursi That
should bs my revenge!"
Az shuddered who heard and enw her.
"WhAt o young demonl" exclaimed Oryille
to himsel!
Yet as he gazed upon the awful beauty Of
her dark and stormy fnce he felt with q sort
OF terrible ecstasy his whole nature irresistibIy
drawn, fascinated towards her. He gnzed
uPon her as one gazes upon the horrible
beauty OF some dark, un:athomnble abyss
lie telt his very brain turning-his very soul
becoming absorbed by her witchcraft.
Her father gave vent to his thought in o
belief speech
.'Lionne, you are mnd!'
Her face cleared in an instant. Radiant
sunshine chased every cloud away. With an
enchanting smile she snid-
You force me into an imaginary position,
and compel me to tell how it nets upOn nee.
obey you, aud you slludder. But what
must have felt to be able to make you slud-
der? Friends, friends, do notify that expert.
ment again!"
| Soon after this the circle separated for the
night.
| I.ionne approached the door of the sitting.
upon her arm, saying with gentle assump-
! ton IF auth
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-02-28
JEWELS AND LACEs.
"Oh, girl with the jcwelled fingers,
oh, maid with the laceS rare

What are your Jewels and what are your
!aces worth to you il, from undergoing the
trying ordeals which fashionable society I'M
poses on its devotees, and which are enough
to test the physical strength and endurance
OF the most robust, you break down, lose
your health and become a physical wreck,
as thousands do from such causes!
Under such circumstances you would
willingly give all your jewels and oil your
laces to regain lost health. This you can do
II you will but resort to the use of that
great restorative known as DR.. Pierce's Fa-
vorite Prescription. Thousands of grateful
women bless the day it was made known to
them.
For all those arrangements, Irregularities
only remedy, sold by druggists, under a
positive guarantee from the manufact-
urers, that it will give satisfaction in every
case, or money will be refunded. This guar
antee has been printed on the bottle wrapper
and faithfully carried out for many years.
As an invigorating tonic, II imparts
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-02-28
Narrow escape From Death by
Wolves,

As two merchants were returning
lately in u carriage to Bartfield from
the Hungarian alicjan frontier, they
were attacked by II pack OF nine
wolves. thelea.ler OF which was shot as
soon rs lie leaped ON one OF the car
riage horses. The remaining eight.
farfrom ingirightened off, furiously
pursued the travellers, who managed
to shoot two more of the bowling
animals. Just as the horses began
to slackcn their pace, through loss
Of blood and fatigue, five hunters
hove in sight from n neigliboring
field and quickly dispatched the rest
of the pursuing pack.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-02-28
How They Talk on the Stage.

The stage hero never talks in u
simple. straightforward way, like q
mere ordinary mortal.
"You will write to me when you
ure away, dear, won't you?" aysthe
heroine.
A mere human being would reply.
why, Of course 1 shall, ducky"
every day."
But the stage hero is n superior
creature. He says:
"Dost see yonder star, Swect?"
She looks up, and owns that she
does SEQ y0ndcr star; and then off he
starts and drivels on about that
star for full five minutes, and says
that lie will cease to write to her
when that pale star has fallen from
it's place amid the armament of
heaven.