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St. Paul daily globe., 1891-09-14
LOVED THE LIGHT.
Five Years in a Coal Shaft She
Thought Was Enough.
Youths Companion.

Youths Companion.
In parts of Missouri nothing is COM
moner in out-of-the-way places than a
solitary "coal shaft" In one of these
remote mines there was kept, 100 feet
below the surface, little old mule,
whose business it was to draw the
loaded cars up the inclined plane to the
foot of the Shaft.
Back and forth, back and forth il
made its dismal Journeys during work
ing hours, and at night was left alone
in corner fitted up as a stable to
await in the silence and utter darkness
the return of its human comrades.
For five long years it had never
breathed the upper air, or seen the light
of day. 1t was a great pet with the
miners, who used TO bring it punches of
fresh grass in summer or Jumps of
sugar and apples in winter.
One night, when the mule was being
embarrassed, some one proposed taking
jimmy up in the cage. 1t was done:
was Soothed by the assuring words and
caresses Of her companions. and soon
she found herself restored to mules
natural privileges.
The next morning when the time
came to go to work jimmy" positively
refused TO return. Neither persuasion
nor threats could induce her to ap-
proach the shaft and step into the wait
ing cage.
A council was held. The miners,
touched by what the poor brute had Suf-
fered in her five years of isolation, and
reproaching themselves that her i'm
prisonment had been so long, at length
solved the problem by subscribing on
the spot enough out of their scanty
earnings to buy jimmy" and she was
Immediately loosed and turned out to
grass"
For years afterward she could be seen
nibbling the grass near the shaft, or
sheltering herself behind liberal hay
stack that somehow was always there
for her. When working hours were
over she was sure to be near the shaft,
where she could mutely testify to her
liberators. as they came up. that she was
the happest mule in Missouri.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-09-14
His Latest Acquisition.

Stillman-Jay Gould is altogether too
grasping. Pc seems to be trying to get
possession of the whole country. He
owns all the railroads and telegraph
lines
Dewitt-And the actors.
Stillman-Ihe actors?
Dewitt-Yes; they are almost all jays.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-09-14
RECIPE FOR NEW DRESS.

1 last years gown, faded and dingy :;
spool thread, spool silk, 2 packages
Diamond Dyes.
Rip the dress and clean thoroughly.
Put into the dYebath while wet, as di-
rected on package. After dyelng, wash,
dry and press. Then make in some
new style.
The result will surprise those unac-
customed to the use of Diamond DYES,
for no one could tell the dyed dress
from brand new one.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-09-14
"WOMAN."
Rev. S. w. Sample Discusses This
Very Fertile Topic.

The second of the peoples meetings,
which took place last evening, was even
better attended than the first, Century
Music hall being crowded to its utmost
capacity. Among the announcements,
DR.. Sample called attention to the ap-
preaching Press club benefit, speak
ing approvingly of its object, the
provision of place and facilities for
the entertainment of distinguished Wis
itors of the city and for social inter
course among the newspaper men of the
city, without resorting to bar rooms and
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-09-14
TRAVELLING MEN, TOO.
They Will Take Place in the Har-
vest Festival Parade.

The travelling men of Minneapolis are
finding some of their old-time energy.
They are preparing to get up and hustle
for the harvest festival. They held q
meeting at the Nicollet house yesterday
afternoon to talk over that very thing.
They decided that they wanted to be
represented. James II. Reynolds was
in the chair as of old. He stirred up the
boys to take an interest in the approach
ing festival. They did not decide
yesterday just what they would do, but
they prepare to do something. Chair
man Reynolds was empowered to ap-
point committee to take charge of ar
Tangements for display by the travel
ing men. That committee will confer
with the main committee on harvest
festival at the rooms of the committee
in the Masonic Temple this morning.
The business mems committee is eX-
pected TO suggest to the travellers what
they are expected TO do. One other
thing was decided. That was to make
the headquarters of the travellers during
the festival at the Nicollet house.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-09-14
1t Turned His Heart to Praise.

Jewellers Weekly.
Deacon (of the Mt. Pisgah Colored
Methodist church to the retiring PASTOR
DE flock hab TUX up a election an
bought yer dis heah 'stantisl timepiece
to show de lub dey feels to deir pas
pasture.
The Pastor examining the Water
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-09-14
When strychnine Was Discovered

Pail Mail Gazette.
The suicide. by means of strychnine,
of Nine. Weiss, recalls to mind the facts
connected with the discovery of strych-
nine in 1918, by the French chemists.
Pelletier and Caventon. They called
the new poison VauQueline, in honor of
their former master, Vauquelin. But
old Vauquelin, having seen the terrible
sutferings of the animals on which the
effects of the poison were tried, begged
the two discoverers not to connect his
name in any way with this terrible
''new substance" !" and it was then that
stryci nine received the name under
which it is now known as one of the
strongest p0isoIs.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-09-14

Racing authorities in Australia will
not allow any horse to start for stake
or purse after his tail has been banged
or docked.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-09-14

bury)-Brederin an sistern, rs ovah.
come wifi gratitude, an can't find words
to express my feelin's. De congrega-
ton will iine in singin' "Dere Nebah
Endin' Spring AbideS"
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-12-03

Never put somber colored picture in
the shade. Put it where the light will fall
upon IT, Between two windows place
pictures With light backgrounds that will
stand out the more prominent by reason of
their dark surroundings. Hang the big
pictures first, in suitable positions. and
group with smaller ones in two rows ia be-
tween. Be careful that the pictures do not
conflict in color Use your own taste in
this. 1t is impossible to give any brief rule
on the subject. Hang the pictures on
level with the eye, unless they be. as some
are. pictures which should be looked up to-
Place small pictures in corners and al
coves. Over doors place large and unim-
portant canvases-anything that looks
we'll Water eolors may be hung on the
same wall with OILS when framed in gold,
but not when framed in white White
margins on etchings and engravings don't
go well with oils. The main light should
be on the picture.-Ladies' Home Journal
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-12-03
RANDOLPH SAVINas Bank
West Randolph, Vermont.
A VERMONT INSTITUTION.
CHARTERED IN 1883.

Receives and pays deposits every business day.
Any person can open an account
Accounts accepted from married ladies aud mi
nors In their name
Accounts received from Trustees, Guardians, Ex-
ecutors and charitable and religious societies.
Deposits received from sL00 TO $1,000.
Interest Is credited to depositors only the first
days OF January and July and II not Withdrawn
draws interest from date.
The bank pays all taxes on deposits Of $500 or
less
The only stockholders the depositors, there
fore all earnings less expenses belong to the depos
itors.
Loans made only approved security.
All accounts are treated as strictly private and
confidential,
Especial preference for small accounts.
Deposits made on or before the Sth Of any month
draw interest from the first.
No interest paid on any sum Withdrawn for the
ime elapsed since the last dividend day.
This bank Is under the supervision Of the State
Inspector of Finance.
No loans made out Of the State until all home de-
mands are met
JAMES HUTCHINSON Pres
W. II. NICHOLS, Vice Pres.
3D. Il, LOMBARD. Treas.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-12-03
Tea and Gomez Neeessariss OF Life.

It seems curious TO think that tea and
coffee, which Europe got on without for
6,OO0 years, should at last have become one
of the necessaries Of life. Neither have
food properties in their coR ponent parts:
they give neither flesh. fat nor bone, being
simply stimulaut in their effects upon the
system. Another curious fact is that
which tells US that both tea and coffee ac-
quire their stimulating powers from
principal named theine, of which no other
known plants possess any considerable
quantity.-St- Louis Republic.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-12-03

sIATEU OF NEkMUNT N Probaie Court held
RANDOLPH DISTINCT. IS AT thcisen la and for
said District. the l9tn day Of Now A. d., 1891
An instrument with c0dicils annexed, pnrporting 10
b. the lastiNr and Testament of Cornelius Robinson
oChtlsea In said district deceased being present.
cd 20 The cOurt by Wilbur X. sturtevant and y. o.
Tracy the Executors therein named. for Probate:
Ii Is ordered by the
sad Court, that all persons CONCERNED therein be No.
titled 10 appear at a session OF sadCourt TO be held
the Orange County Hotel IN CHELSEA the 18th day of
Dec. A. ID. 1891. and show cause. II any they
may have against the Probate Of said WILL for which
purpose Il Is further ordered that copy of the rec
ord OF this order be published three weeks
lively In the Herald and News. printed at West RAN
TO said time appointed for hearing.
BY the Court. Attest.
sF WILLIAM II. NICHOLS. Judge.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-12-03

4
The undersigned. having been appointed bv the Hon
PrObate Court for the District ofIartford commits
sioners. to receive examine and adjust all clnns
and defai De 81 all persons against the estate OF
A. LChandier late Of StOckbrdge IN said District de
ceased. and all claims exhibited In Offset thereto.
hereby give notice hat will for the purDos-
aforesaid at The late residence OF sid A. l.. Cham
der on the 18th dayof Dec. 1881 and lh' sth day Of
April next from 10 a. m. until 4
O'Clock p. m. OF said days and that six months from
the 30th day OF oct. A. D. 1891 Is the time limited by
said Court Tor said creditors present their cains
10 us for examination and allowance.
Dated at Stockbrise this 7h day OF Nov. A. ID. 1891.
VIM. II. DuRKEE. Con nissi0u-
$50 JOHN n. WHIrCOMB.N ers.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-12-03
FOR SALE i

Beautiful $40 acre Dairy Farm adjoining Stevens
Point, Wisconsin, "a city OF 10 900 nhabifants) and
one mile from its business centre, with MIX Route
plements, etc. Farm has been wei improved and
fertilized and will keep so COWS and other stock.
The improvements consist OF room house and ice
house, ssw barn, tmodern improyements) 70x80
slo i6xS6 horse barn 3Gx48, all Stock pres
ent IS cows bulls u half blood jersey heifers
IS months old brood mares, one horse and suck
ling colts. owner has managed this farm success
fully for 10 years bat Is DESTROYS of selling on ac-
count Of poor health. This IS a chance for the
right party and Will bear the closest investigation.
Terms; 81, 900 one-third down, balance time 10
suit purchaser; interest per cent For further in
formation address, Boyer K1RwAN, 1872 La Sale
St., Rooms "a and S., Chicago. III.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-12-03
The Capital Savings Bank &
Trust Company.
si0O,OO0.0O
sl00,OO0.0O
Capital Stock,
Additional Liability,

Sdplidi oloCAs %lU0,uUU.UO
Additional Liability, slOOOOO.OO
Total Guarantee to depositors S2O0, 90
The bank guarantees per cent, inter-
est free from taxes to its depositors,
which in most cases is equal to per
cent. investment when it is taxed to the
individual.
The company has over $50 stockholders,
the largest of any Savings Bank or Trust
Co. in Northern or Central Vermont. The
management OF the bank is in the hands
of seven Directors who are all well known
men as follows:
ALBERT JoHoNNoTT, A. J. SIBLEY,
II. N. TAPL1N, G. f. SHELLEY,
Il. E. BLAKELY, t. J. DEAvITT,
ALEXANDER COCHRAN.
This Company solicits loans on real es-
tate in Vermont and to towns and school
districts. A few shares OF stock in this
company are offered at S105 per share sub
iect to sale. e. 4. BLAKELY, Treas.
Capital Savings Bank and Trust Co.,
Montpelier, Vt.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-12-03
FARM FOR SALE,

Situated about IL miles from So. Roy
alton, VT, contains about 40 acres of
land suitably divided into tillage, pasture
and woodland, good buildings, sugar or
chard $50 trees, plenty OF fruit, web wat
cred, viii keep s or 10 cows and team.
Call on or address, JOEL n. PHELPS.
EIlra
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-12-03
BUILDING STONES.

Parties intending to build next year and
who wish TO get the best stones there are
in this town at tie lowest prices, will, do
well to see FRANK WOOD,
2wk West Randolph VT.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-08-21
How Much a siIo Should Cost.

In reply to question how much a
silo should cost, it is told in a bulletin
issued from the New Hampshire station
that the day Of costly silos is past, and
!tis this fact alone which enables the
rapid extension Of this system Of storage
A WOODEN s;lo keeps its contents with
less loss than stone or cement one,
chiefly because Of the penetration of air
through mortar and cement a silo
built independent Of the barn, having
its own frame roof, ETC., can be built
for one dollar per ton Of capacity
if above eeventy-iye tons capacity. If
bUAt IN the corner Of the barn the cost
OF material asad labor will be about one
half tina, suln, but on most farms where
there is lGInher, and where much OF the
work can be done by the farm help,
this cost can be reduced almost, if not
quite, 70 an actual cash outlay of twenty
Eve dollars.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-08-21
Importation of Sheep and Swine.

Sheep and swine may now be- imported
from Canada into the United States
without quarantine; provided, on inspec-
ton Of said sheep or swine at the ports
Of entry they are found to be free Of dis
ease, and provided further that sheep or
swine imported into the United States
from Great Britain or the continent of
Europe through Canada shall have been
held in quarantine by the Canadian gov
eminent for fifteen days, and tho inn
porter shall produce at the port Of entry
into the United States a certificate from
the proper quarantine officer of said gov
eminent showing the fact Of said quar-
autIne
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-08-21
Desirable IiaCIIneys.

The hackneys, says an exchange, are
the horses that large class of city people
want to draw dogcart or carriage or
two or three persons at n good rate of
speed and keep it at all times Horses
Of this breed have been known TO travel
sixteen 10 eighteen miles III an hour and
ten to twelve miles is no unusual gait,
The hsckneys are for style and long dis
lance tough travellers, but not especially
noted for speed. The colts could be i'm
proved in size by breeding "A hackney
stallion 10 IA large coach or trottiug bred
mare, bat sucn mares must he Of good
bone and muscle and not too much legs
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-08-21
Here and There.

The Texas Live Stock journal sug-
costs when packing butter in summer
tor winter nse TO try packing some
while in granules in strong brine, For
family use you can try it in glass fruit
Jars.
The American Institute fair is an
nounced 10 open in New York Sept. 80,
and viii continue uuul Nov, 2
The California state board of agrcul-
ture has ordered lot OF Australian
grassAopper parasites.
Irrigation will be given a thorough
test IN western Kansas this season.
1t is said that the question of fuel in
northern Iowa is becoming a grave one.
1t is told that Kansas haa this year
the largest acreage OF wheat ever known.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-08-21
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SOWING GRASS SEED.
suggestions as to the Proper Depth for
Covering tho Seed.

Suggestions as to the Proper Depth for
Covering tho Seed.
Some discussion has recently taken
place on the proper depth for covering
grass seed, and a writer In late ex-
change states that he has had free
growth Of timothy from at least two
inches depth of soil, aud clover seed has
come up when buried four inches deep.
This statement does not agree with the
results Of the series of measured expert
ments made some years ago, by Country
Gentleman, in a soil consisting Of finely
pulveIized loan. Grass seed as small as
that OF timothy rarely came up from n
depth Of an inch, and half an inch was
ms great as its germination could be
relied on. One inch in depth was sutli-
cient for clover, and at a greater depth
it rarely grew These were the results
of counting and accurate measuring.
When the covering was nearly all sand
instead of strong soil, the young plants
would reach the surface from greater
depth; but for a strong and finely pull
verized loan the above mentioned depths
could not be exceeded.
Superficial observers, however, make
the mistake Of not ascertaining what
portion Of the seed grows, and how many
remain dormant il the soil. The writer
nbove referred to recommends common
square harrow with large teeth for COW
ering the seed on the supposition that
al viii grow from four inches Of soil.
THIS opinion, says Country Gentleman,
was doubtless adopted from observing
the small portion of the seed near the
surface and suppcsing that represented
the whole. If the heavy harrow buried
Them at all depths, from the surface
down to four inches, at least three-fourths
would be too far down to grow. If
peck is sown to an acre there Will still DO
eaed enough near the surface for a fair
representation of the whole number, II
the heavy harrow sends them down TO
I'll depths within lour inches, at least
three-tourths viii be too deep to grow
But peck Of clean timothy seed con-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-08-21
PRACTICAL TILE DRAINING.


Advice on This Important Subject Given
to Farmers by an Chioan.
Mr.. d. f. Wise, of Ohio, in his In
structive work on tile draining for farm
ers, gives the following advice: "Wc
should first look up the true line Of the
main drain. measure it and level It TO
have it all correctly proved the best limo
and the least expensive. A little time
spent in overlooking the situation is
never lost. We next should remember
to grade our bitches The first thing we
do is to cut the soil away with
short spade it is much easier done by
scooping out the loose dirt and seeing
that the water all flows freely. Then
you can make your drain Of an exact
depth. Next remember to lay your tile
of the same size first, and take the
shrunken ones of that size and lay them
back and use them up the drain where
you want smaller tile, as to lay three
inch tile, when you have one burned
very hard that is only two and a half
inches you would reduce your three inch
tile to two and half by using the
shrunken tile.
Lay all the tile as close as possible
Leave no uncovered cracks. Leave no
holes In bottom of drain. Remember
that tile laid in straight hines works best.
Remember that sinks or Iniry swamp3
or quicksands must have long narrow
boards that are good and solid laid in
the bottom before tile is laid IN any soft
mud bottomed bitches. Tile should he
more than one foot III length. In drain
ing swamp all soft and miry places
must be tiled to save the crop and beasts.
Don't use straw, hay or cornstalks to
cover tile They VIII dam the water
from the tile. Cover your tile with the
surface soil and then with bottom soil.
Remember TO use plenty of bricks or
broken tile to mark your drains. Broken
tile of good quality Gun often be had for
hauling from the tile kiln, Mark deep
and well, as good marking will make
you a good drain plot, one to last forever
Remem Der, too, that to have the best
drainage your tile must be laid perfectly
aud have ventilation or air ut the upper
end to flow freely Remember TO have
the best flow you must have good smooth
tile inside, though some rough material
may sometimes be stronger than the
smooth is. If you lay rough tile, clean
the inside. But if You can set good
glazed tile they are the best
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-08-21
RaIeh Hay for nIarket.

The following are suggestions from a
New York commission house to those
who ship hay for sale; The only way 20
keep laled hay in the farm barn is to
ttore the bales in dry dark loft if posi-
bic. If it be necessary to store them on
the ground floor, it is very important
that the lower tiers be placed on their
epds, with good space for air TO circulate
between the hay and the floor. There
should also DO ample space below the
Goor for the air to circulate; without this
you are sure to have stained goods, which
viii sell at loss. Cut hay early; do not
delay cubting ON account Of bloom. Hay
may be pat in quite green If free from
dew or rain. Color makes great differ
ence with the sale of hay We advocate
the use Of covers during rainy season
while curing nay"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-08-21

The death Of Colonel F. u. Curtis was
n loss to the dawymen of America lie
did in his life more than almost any
other man To advance the dairy interests
of the country, He had infinite faith in
"a magnificent development Of our butter
and cheese interests, and lAborcd faith
fully 10 bring this about. His euthusi-
asm dubbed forth like spring OF never
failing sweet water.
A man who has tried it says that moth
ing better can be given to ewes with
euckling lambs than buttermilk. Mix
with water and little salt.
Acrate milk by holding it high In the
pure air outdoors and pouring il in fine
streams from one vessel W another. Thus
the mir blows the offensive gases and
odors ont of ii.
Never put milk away to raise the cream
ON it till il is thoroughly aerated. You
cannot be too careful on this point. The
want Of aeration Is now believed to be
the cause Of tho poison sometimes found
in milk aud ice cream. The gases left
in the milk generate pyrotoIicon.
1t would he money in the pockets Of all
the states to maintain "a thorough dairy
school. Young mon and women from
farms could begin life with no better
preparation than perfect knowledge OF
butter and cheese making. as we'll as Of
tue keeping Of a ml4 d2!ry,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-08-21

FALL PCS.
Pros and Cons of the PROFIT and Loss la
Them.

Them.
So far as Is possible it is desirable to
have the pigs como In September. This
will give them good opportunity get
well started to growing before severe
cold weather eets in. and they will thrive
much better during the winter than if
they are farrowed later But many do
not consider it a profitable plan to breed
for fall pigs. The cost Of wintering
them, considering the growth secured, is
too much to make them profitable.
Yet the sows must be kept and win
tered and III many cases where three or
four sows are kent this is no inconsider-
able item, and only to hive one litter Of
pigs each year would make considerable
difference in the cost Of these, Us it is
but fair TO count the cost Of feeding the
SOW against the pigs up TO weaving time.
The one thing necessary to mako fail
pigs profitable Is to give such manage
ment as IS necessary 10 secure vigorous
thrifty growth. IL pigs arc wirtrcl
and in tho spring do not weigh Any more
than in tho fall previous, they are cor,
tA.nlv not profitable. Whether pigs arc
farroWcd in the spring or fall, nine
months is as old az pigs that are to be
marketed should stay on the farm. If
they are i'G " !! and Iu..lc comfortable
they ought o. Uo ready FOR market at
this age.
As with }"r,h nt'cr work on the farm
If the boac r.s,'i,s arr secured some man
ag,mont ahaad iAn.t be 9ivef Tho
starting T.'Ht j. to freed eutttc emily