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Tombstone epitaph., 1891-08-16

latter country has recognized the Con. gressional party of Chili as beliper- ants.
 Lord Salisbury has declined to grant the Porte's requestto reopen negotia- tions for the evacuation of Egypt on the ground that the present is an in opportune tine to do so.
 The receipts of wine at San Francis. co since January amount to 7,629.- BAY gallons and inc rease of 673,2O9 gallons over the same time last year. The brandy receipts for the same per. iod were 355, ,29l gallons an increase of 72,O35 gallons.
 Fred Douglas has resigned as minis ter to Hsyti.
 Melbourne, the rain king at Canton Ohio has made three straight failures
 The heat still continues oppressive in the east, nothing like it has been recorded at this time in the year for nearly 20 years,
 The projectors of the North Ameri- can Building and Loan Asssoclation of Chicago are in jail. Their vic tims lose in the neighborhood of $5OO,OOO It was bare-faced swindle. The specimens of ore taken for test from the iron mountains near Fresno, yield 62 to 67 per cent of iron.
 The largest sale of flour ever made in Ensenada, was that of 400 tons to Romero & Go by Charles Bennett last Friday. The consideration was $32,- 500.
 The canning factory in southern California is doing brisk business. Seven thousand cans of apricots have already been put up this season and before the factory closes, eighty thou sand cans of fruit, comprising apricots peaches, pears and grapes, will be turned out.
 Vice President Crocker of the Southern Pacific says the only real work of construction now being done by the Southern Pacific company is that of changing the San Bernardino motor line to standard track. The company intends to begin work on it's extension from Santa Margerita to San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara before long. Plans for doing the work in the most economical style and at the same time in satisfactory way, are being discussed.
 Reports concerning the health of Secretary Blaine continue to find their way into print. The most trifing de- tails concerning his movements are caught up and elaborated for publica. ton.
 A press dispatch from London gra- ciously announces that eff the pres- ence of royal persons can insure the sucbeis of the Worlds Fair at Chicago its success now seems to be assured" The dispatch proceeds to say that that several members of the English royal family and also the Emperor of Germany are likely to visit the expos ition.
 AS result of recent inquiries made by the French government into the delinquencies of certain army oficers why revealed to foreign gunmakers and others the secret of the manu- facture of melinite, the new explosive adopted by the government and other secrets of the French war department M de Precinct, minister of war, has decided to cashier all officers of the French army who act as agents for firms manufacturing war materials.
 The Nogales Herald publishes an illustrated edition on Sunday, which cannot but be e useful ana profitable
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-08-16

Jumbo, the large bay horse belong ing to Hare & Page, died last night in his stall.
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-08-16

G. w. Seaverns will return to Tomb stone about Sept. 1st.
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-08-16
Mondays Deily

5-lOO of an inch of rain fell last night.
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-08-16
The 2rizd $ press assoS> ASW

meet with the southern California asso- citation at Coronado on August 2Oth instead of at Flagstaff as at first pro- pOsed.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-12-10
rne rebellion Records.

Secretary Proctor in his report makes an
interesting statement regarding the Re-
bellion Records, the publication of which
come under the supervision of his Depart
ment. 1t will require 105 books to COM
plete the first series, and this will cover
the war period proper. During the nine
years previous to July 1, 1889 36 books had
been printed. Since that date 81 have
been finished and distributed, p of these
since Sept. !, 1900 Eight more have been
put in type and are being indexed. These
cover an extensive field of operations, CON
nected with the Army of the Potomac, the
Chickamauga campaign, including the bat
ties of Missionary Ridge and Lookout
Mountain, along with the campaigns in the
Wilderness and the Shenandoah valley the
operations in the South Atlantic, etc, as
far down as May 1, 1864, in relation to the
whole army, and to Aug. 3, 1864, with ref
erence to movements of the armies in w.
Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania
There are five volumes relating to the At
lanta campaign going through the
press and will be completed and distribu-
ted before Jan. 1. These Records have
far greater value for reference than peru
sal, and when their publication has been
completed reliable history of the rebel
lion can be written.
1t seems to us as though there had been
some earelessness or want of discrimina-
tion in the distribution of these documents
among the people. There has been call
for them among scholars, and great ma
ny have secured partial sets, but only a
few could secure full sets. They have been
distributed like other documents through
Congressman, and these are quite apt to
change with provoking frequency. Each
Congressman has his friends. A set of
these books win commence going to one
man and then they will suddenly switch
of to another man. The consequence is
that it is rare to find man who has a full
set while there will be broken sets all ov-
er the country. Congressman who have
public libraries in their districts win no
doubt see to it that these are properly sup !
piled
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-12-10

In politics he has few scruples and no con
science. As Governor he can only rank as
low politician. He is friend of the sa-
loon and of Tammany, and has host of
friends among those who are the friends
Of these institutions.
In the election last month it is admitted
that the democrats may have won major
ity in the Lower House, but there is no
question but that the Republicans carried
the Upper House bya majority of four
members. The Governor and his friends
are now trying to steal enough seats to
give the democrats a majority, and this
they do by manipulating the returns. By
stealing two seats they can balance the
parties. This would give the casting vote
to Lieut.. GOV. Sheehan, the presiding Off
GER of the Senate and thus guarantee the
democrats control. To bring about the
end sought the Democratic supervisors in
one of two counties in one of the Senate
districts in which the Gov. had determin-
ed to reverse the will of the people cast
out thirty one votes on the ground that
they were marked contrary to law. The
only mark that could be found upon them
was that of an EN- quad which stuck up
when the ballots were printed ami left
mark on the paper. II any such scheme is
pushed it is very likely the case will be
taken before the courts. The law demand
ing clean ballots does not contemplate any
such slight imperfection as is here made
use OF to accomplish a specific end. 1t is
a most fragrant steal, but Hill takes ve-
ry independent attitude. There may be
fun ahead. But this attempt to steal seats
demands the most vigorous resistance and
we look for the right to win.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-12-10
EDIE0RIHk.
Is Crime Increasing?

A Mr. Andrews of Salem, Mass, had an
article in recent number of the Forum
upon the increase of crime, especially in
Mass. He made good showing, so good
that it called out response in the Dec.
No. from man named Foster. Both arti-
cles are full of interest, both on account
of the method of reasoning and the facts
that are brought to the surface. Mr.. An
drews is inclined to think that punish
ment should be vindictive, that it might
be a good thing to apply a little torture.
Mr. Foster thinks the aim of punishment
should be to reform. Mr.. Andrews bases
his argument upon comparison of statis-
tics and in the way in which he uses fig
ures he makes it appear as though the ad-
vance in crime had been rapid. Mr. Fos-
ter does not deny Che figures but he ham
dies them in different way. 1t would al
most seem as though these two writers
furnished abundant evidence of the truth
of an old statement that you can prove
anything you wish by the aid of figures.
Mr.. Foster considers fact that Mr.. An
drews overlooks, viz: that our legislatures
have made many acts that men commit
crimes that formerly were not criminal,
although men committed them. He then
divides crimes into two classes-those that
were crimes and have been recognized as
such indefinitely, and those acts that mod
ern legislation has raised into the catego-
~ of crimes. He denies that the former
have increased, admits that the latter are
doing so, but claims that this does not of
itself prove an increase of a criminal dis
position among the people.
II is estimated that 1855, 900 men, or 1000
per day, are arrested in this country for
drunkenness. When we consider that
most of these arrests are in consequence
OF modern temperance legislation we can
understand how crime canincrease for the
number of those who are forced into the
position of criminals is largely increased.
But whatever these figures may show it
does not appear that the higher crimes
acts that have always been recognized as
crimes are increasing. In short, figures
reveal the contrary. The per cent OF the
higher crimes has fallen off, and this has
resulted in face of the fact that twenty
years past there has been drift OF the
population toward the cities, and it is now
well understood that European govern
ments make a practice OF unloading their
paupers and petty criminals upon us, and
this can but add to our criminal classes.
1t would really seem as though Mr.. Foster
had the best of the argument, although
there is much truth in what Mr.. Andrews
has to say about the coddling of prisoners,
especially in Mass. prisons. The fact is,
the per cent of crimes depends a good
deal upon the fidelity with which officers
execute their trusts. Hundrens OF men
violate law and escape arrest simply on ac-
count of their influence in their eommu-
mites or their wealth or the neglect of the
ones whose duty it is to look after the pub
lie welfare.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-12-10

An acid which exists in sour milk and
cider. called tactic acid, is believed by
physicians to be the cause OF rheumatism
AccumuIatinQ in the blood, it attacks the
dbrous tissues in the joints, and causes
aqonizing pains What is needed IS q
remedy to neutralize The acid, and TO Sc
invigorate the kidneys and liver that all
waste viii be carried OF. Hoods Sarsa-
parilla is heartily recommended by many
whom it has cured of rheumatism. II
possesses Just the desired qualities and so
thoroughly purifies the blood as TO pre-
vent occurrence Of rheumatic attacks. We
surrrest trial Of Hoods Sarsaparilla by
an who suffer from rheumatism.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-12-10

The Vermont Humane society will hold
a general convention of that body at the
city of Vergennes on Tuesday, Dec. 10,
1891. The convention win assemble at the
city hall at TO 0 clock a. m. on the date
named and the interests of the society
will be ably discussed. Addresses may be
expected from well known speakers who
are deeply interested in the work of the
society. The object of this convention is
to more fully perfect its organization and,
il possible, inspire more earnest and unit
ed labor in the accomplishment OF noble
purpose. While societies of similar char
acter all over our broad yand are alive to
the Importance of this great question, it
is hoped that Vermont will also take her
place in line and assist in the noble work.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-12-10

The Second Steam Vessel Ever Built
.Run by a Big Teakettle.n


The second steam vessel ever built was
the Vermont, launched at the foot OF King
street, Burlington, 50 years ago. 1t was
but 40 feet long and 20 feet broad. The
cost was $4,000. The engines were rated
as of 20 horse power and the boat had a
speed of but four miles an hour.
The owners, John and James /. Winans,
petitioned the Vermont council in Octo-
Der, 1908, for the privilege of running a
steamboat upon Lake Champlain, and this
petition was referred to committee Oct.
17,1S0S. This committee does not appear to
have ever reported upon the petition, and
it is possible it refused TO believe in
steam navigation.
Robert Fulton's boat was built one year
before, and had probably been seen by
the Winans-
The Vermont was Of but 167 tons bur
den,, bpt it was sufficient for the times in
which it was afioat, and did large carry
ing business until it was sunk, in 1915.
Many a man, now dead, journeyed far
to reach Burlington and see the curious
craft that was ssrun by a big teakettle. ~
Rutland Daily News.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-12-10

Our subscribers who's
subscription expires
JanS2 will do US favor
by renewing next week.
If you wal t till the
rush comes about Jan !
there is more danger of
mi s takes being made in
all newspaper offices
and del ay in get ting
club papers started Ed.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-12-10

Inc following was lne program OF tHt
annual meeting OF the White River Union
ton on the evening and morning of Nov
20 and 21;
Evening, O'Clock.
| Praise Service.
Devotional Exercises.
Why am | Christian Endeavorer?
Miss Marion @. Hatch, Strafford
How to Become Beautiful,
Mrs. Susie II. Ladd, Norwich
Address, Rev. P. Mcmillan, Woodstock
Morning, $3.50 o'clock.
Prayer and Praise Service.
Business and Reports OF Societies.
True Service, Mrs. l.. A. Varney, Windsor
According to Thy Faith,
Mrs. Emma S. Peters, West Randolph
Question Box,
4ev. V. NJ. Hardy, West Randolph,
Conservation Service.
The program was an interesting and
profitable one. The officers chosen foI
the ensuing year were as follows; Mr.
Geo. Gilbert, Randolph, Pres; Mr.. Frank
Wood, Woodstock Vice Pres. and Mrs.
w. NJ. Sargent, So. Royalton, Secretary
and Treasurer. A committee on resolutions
consisting of Rev. Mr.. Stearns and Mr..
Geo. Gilbert presented the following
which were accepted by the union:
/. RESOLVED, That the White River
Union Of the Y. p. s. c. f. would express
the appreciation OF the faithful and effi-
cient service rendered to the Union by the
President and officers of said Union dur
ing the past year.
III. RESOLVED, That the Union would
recognize and express its gratitude for
the help given by all appointees on the
program for the present convention.
III. RESOLVED, That the Union would
extend their heartfelt thanks to the Con-
urranoffnnal church and uoriofu ac well ac
to the people of So. Royalton who have so
Hospitality entertained the Union during
the present session.
~. RESOLVED, That the Union would
extend thanks to the r. r. companies that
have given reduced rates to delegates and
visitors attending the meetings at South
Royalton.
resolutions be included in the minutes of
the Convention and printed in the local
journal.
The following resolution was read and
accepted by the Union, it being a copy of
the resolution OF the 10th national meet
ing of the Christian Endeavor Convention
held at Minneapolis, Mimi, in July, also
having been accepted by our state con-
vention at its fall meeting;
RESOLVED, That we recommend that all
our societies adopt the so-called ''revised
pledge which contains the clause, 81
will make it the rule of my life to sup
port my own church in every way, espec-
tally by attending all her regular Sunday
and mid-we services, unless prevented
by some reason W hich can conscientious
ly give to my Savior;" and secondly, that
every effort be made by the lookout COM
mittees to promoted The fidelity Of the
members to this as well as to the other re-
quirements Of the pledge. To emphasize
this underlying principle, we also recon-
mend that each society submit important
and proposed lists of officers to
the pastor and official members of the
church for their approval.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-12-10

Both the method and results whel.
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures haDirual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
IS action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists- Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it Do rot accept any
CALIFORNIA FTG syrup co.
stE FRANCISCO. ca.
LOUISVILLE. n. hEN f0sk. az
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-12-10

The "Doll's Dressmaker," a magazine
for girls, reached its first birthday with a
beautiful December number just at hand.
This highly practical periodical has been
well received by mothers and their daugh-
ters, who find in its pages much instruct
i've and entertaining matter suitable to
employ the minds and the sometimes mis-
chievous fingers of their girls. The price
is only one dollar year, postpaid, and
we feel quite sure that sum could not be
used to better advantage towards the edu-
cation of our girls than through a sub
scription to this highly interesting maea-
zine. The Dolls Dressmaker would make
an admirable holiday OF birthday gift. At
any rate send to the publisher. Jennie
Wren, IS East nth street, New York CITY.
for a samplecopy.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-12-10
Secr'y Mobiles Report.

The report of the Secretary OF the Inter-
ior is not as dry a document as some may
imagine. Pensions and Patents and the
Census as well as good many other mat
ters claim the attention Of the officers of
this Department, and the efficiency OF the
administration is helped much by fidelity
on their part. The care of the Indians is
part of the work here. This work opens
the way to great deal OF controversy and
offers ground for almost endless complaint
Exclusive of Alaska there are $50, ,4S3 In
dians. Appropriations for schools for
1891 were 81 ,s42, no for 1892 they were 81
291, $50. Over 10000 Indians have been
made citizens of the United States, max
ing total OF q ,619 naturalized Indians in
the country, and 100000 acres Of land
have been acquired by them for settle
ment. Agricultural patents issued during
the year, including those for homesteads,
number ia 1850. The subjects of bitches
and reservoirs, for the irrigation and i'm
provement of large tracts of country have
claimed considerable attention. 81 reser-
voirs and 46 canals have been located, with
a length of 631 miles. IN the Pension de-
partment 222,521 first payments have been
made, which required S3s, ,552 ga, this be-
ing considerably less than required for the
130,514 first payments Of the previous year.
The estimate is made that within the next
thirty months all first payments will have
been made, all pensions started, and that
then VIII commence a gradual diminution
of the annual amount paid out. There
has been much controversy over the Cen
sus, and much complaint has been made
in some quarters. Some articles have been
called out 20 which Commissioner Porter
has made reply. Mr.. Noble claims that
the work of the census will compare favor
ably with that of any previous census in
the value of its work and the economy
with which it has been conducted. This
puts the matter in proper light from the
highest official sources. 1t will take about
81 100000 more TO complete the work, for
the reason that Congress authorized the
making of several inquiries after the first
appropriations had been made. Fewer pa
tents have been applied for this year than
last There were 1856. There was a sur
plus in this department of S157, ,291 which
was turned over to the treasury. The ge-
illogical surveys made under the direction
of this department have been of great SER
vice to the country, saving, it is'estimated /
to the consumers of mineral products, not /
less than 600, 100000. The debts of the
aided railroad companies are reported at
s112. .512,6 He does not think that Utah /
can put in a valid claim for admission to 4
statehood 1t is probable that the admin
istration will think the same way. He 4
approves the call of Alaska for a revision
OF its laws and thinks that the Nicaragua
canal should be connected with the Inter-
ior Department.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-12-10

THE PANsY for December is now ready;
it is not necessary for us to read all the
stories to know whether it is wholesome
for children. 1t is the same with this as
with all the magazines published by this
firm-all that could be desired by the
young people. 1t contains many short
and elevating stories from the able pen of
Pansy. 1t is also full of beautiful illus
trations, and We ale sure that the young
folks who read ii will feel better, strong
er and happier for their association with
such wise and entertaining friends as
Pansy, Margaret Sidney and the other fa-
vorite authors. 1t is only s1.00 year, 10
cents number. ID. Lothrop Company,
Publishers, Boston.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-12-10
Gov. Hin Of New York.

Gov. Hin is regarded as an unsafe man
in politics. Not only do the Republicans
regard him with disfavor but the better
elements Of his own party. His personal
habits are fairly correct No one COM
plains Of them But with an end to gain
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-12-10

Herbert g. Morey. aceight and strength.
and restored his health so he Is able TO
acork eCery day.
1872 cures reported In ninety-two
days. Probably 10000 more we
never heard from in the same
time. Oh! Ii Is WOnderfuli
NO OTHER MEDICINE PER-
FORMS SUCH CURES.
Dana sarsaparilla Co. Relfast Maina
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-12-10

Erastus S. Camp, aged nearly so years
one of the oldest residents of Montpelier
and the last of his family generation, died
Wednesday, Dec. 2. He was director in
the Vermont Mutual Fire insurance com.
pany from 1857 to 1882, has been select
man and road commissioner, and built
many houses in Montpelier, being at one
time well-to-do. but he lost much of his
property and of late has been in rather
straightened circumstances. In his early
days he was a railroad and bridge con-
tractor and builder and had much to do
with building the Grand Trunk and Gen.
tral Vermont railroads. He leaves a wife
and two daughters and one son BY his first
wife. and one son by his present wife.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-12-10

OUR LITTLF MEN AND WOMEN for Dec.
is charming number, full of delightful
pictures and pretty stories and verses.
The little folks will be sure to hail It with
joy. II is printed on fine paper, in large
type. This magazine is both entertaining
and instructive and is suitable for child
rem whose ages range from five to mine. A
years's subscription will make the very
best OF Christmas presents. The price is
only s1.O0 year, 10 cents a number. d.
Lothrop Company, Boston, Publishers.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-12-10
NO. 1896.
Blood Poisoning Eradicated |!

Herbert S. Morey of
Morrill,, Me-, was treat
ed for Dyspepsia,
Loss of Appetite
and a terrible bad case
OF Blood Poison
ing by five different
Physicians. Got no
permanent relief. The
first bottle of DANA'S
SARSAPARILLA in-
creased his weight sic
and a haif pounds.
Fice bottles brought
him back 10 his He,01