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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-09-24
FOR GIRLS AND BOYS.
THE VOYAGE or ARA5ELLA.

Arabella Atkins was her name.
And Dover was her dwelling.
The things she hated most In lie
Were geography and spelling
she fell asleep with book in her hand,
And dreamed she was on the ocean,
Bobblng about in sight Of land
with curious kind of motion.
The land she saw was the sandwich Isles
They were made of home made bread,
with slices Of ham laid between
Very good the Inhabitants said
Then Arabeila Atkins sailed away
TIL she came to the coast OF Japan,
Where she felt breeze that made her sneeze
For everyone carried a fan.
And all she saw as she walked the streets
Were Japanese fans and umbrellas,
SO she sailed across 10 the opposite shore,
And called on the Chinese fellows.
The people there ali seemed to be cracked
For China, you know. Is fragile
And they all ate rice aud hunted mice
In a manner amazingly agile
Arabella Atkins skipped along
On the top OF the Chinese wall
Till she came on a sign which read: "Pekin."
But she couldn't peek in at all,
For a voice she knew, Ia tones severe,
Said: Bound the state OF Maine"
No longer In China, poor Arabella woke,
And sighed: "PIn at home again"
--Ellen Douglas Deiand. in Harper's Young
People.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-09-24
Very Desirable Farm for Sale.

g. Contains $50 acres, 45 in moving and
tillage, SO in pasture. As in woodland fenc-
ed mainly with stone wall, the rest wood,
house, 40x1S, two stories, L 31x2s, shed SO
x20 with arch and stove. II rooms in house,
two barns, 40x30 horse barn and shed 2sx
26, basement under one barn, corn barn
12x14, plenty of good fruit, carriage house
30x20 with basement, 1000 trees and over
in sugar lot, running water at house and
barn from never failing spring, build
ings in good condition, r. R. station,
and postoffice, Bethel, 4 miles, Barnard
village miles, school 12 mile. Price.
5000, 5000 down, balance at per cent.
House painted and blinded.
Address, 5. c. THAYER, Box 139,
Bethel, VT.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-09-24
LINCOLN IN CAMP.
his Cheering Influence Upon the Weary
soldiers.

Ills Cheering Influence Upon the Weary
soldiers.
On the morning after the battle of
Bull Run the army of the Potomac was
in sorry condition Officers were
looking after their men. and men were
looking after their officers. A cold.
drizzling rain was falling. tents and ra-
tons We're wanting. and worse vet, the
army had been beaten. and had not had
time to recover itself The chronicler
Of the Seventy-ninth New York regi-
ment pictures the scene as he saw it,
and in the same connection relates a
characteristic anecdote of President
Lincoln.
During the forenoon few of us had
gathered in a barn. where we sat nurs-
ing our woes Il want to go home" was
pictured on every countenanee.
Col Sherman-the future general-in-
chief of the army-came in while we
were talking, accompanied by two or
three members Of his staff. and in what
appeared to US a gruff and unsympa-
thetie tone, wanted to know what we
were doing here
keeping out of the rain" was the
reply We have no teuts. and few of
Us have blankets; and we have nothing
to eat"
swell. you had better 60 down in the
woods and build bush huts. 1 want to
put my horses in here"
We were in no condition to remon-
strate, but we had our opinion of an Of
fieer who would turn men out of shell
ter for the purpose Of giving it to dumb
brutes
Col Sherman's object was no doubt
a good one He knew that broodins
over our troubles would do Us more
harm than good But he might have
advised Us in more I indy manner
Next morning we moved to a better
situation. and in the afternoon we're
honored by visit from the president
AS his carriage drove up we noticed
Col Sherman occupying a seat by BIS
side
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-09-24
FOR OLD SOLDIERS.

GENERAL" the famous locomotive
of the old Western and Atlantic line
captured by Andrews raiders at Big
Shanty and recaptured the same dav at
Ringgold, isto grace the capitol grounds
of Georgia by resolution of the legisla-
ture. The old balloon stack will be
replaced and the old-style look restored.
CAPT. ]. r. MCCONNELL. of the gem
eral land Office at Washington, has
been carrying ever since the war a bull
let in his head A few days ago. as he
was bending over, he felt something in
his nose. which passed out and fell on
the floor He picked it M and it prov
ed to be a bullet He now carries it in
his pocket
LABoRERs employed in a sewer at
Danville, Va, the other day struck
tnnnei which is said to be one dug at
the time of the war by federal prison.
ers confined in an old factory which
stood on the corner of Spring and
Union streets. and through which eigh-
teen of the prisoners made their escape.
1t is just large enough for man to
crawl through
A soLDIER-HATER recently tackled
John d. Luster, veteran, in San Fran
cisco and tried to make game of his G.
A r. badge, saying the grand army
men made him very weary, and that
three-quarters Of the men now drawing
pensions never snelled the smoke of
powder in battle At this Luster, who
IS pensioner, and SO badly wounded
that he has TO use cane. brought that
useful weapon down upon the scoffer's
head with such force that he floored
him. and afterward used his stick to
such good purpose that the fellow. who
did not think an old soldier could or
would fight had to be taken away in a
patrol wagon for repairs Another vic
tory for the old veterans
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cUsAINe,s eREAr EXPLOIT.
The Most Dauntless Naval Deed known
In Our Annals.

The Most Dauntiess Naval Deed known
In Our Annals.
Torpedo warfare was in its infancy
when VIM. Barker Cushing blew up the
Albemarle. Farragut once said to Gen.
James Grant Wilson that he deemed
the destruction of the Albemarle the
most dauntless naval deed ever per-
formed by any young officer of the
American navy. This powerful vessel
had successfully encountered a strong
feet of federal gun boats and fought
them for several hours without sustain
ing material damage. There was moth
ing in the northern squadron able to
cope with her Cushing volunteered to
destroy the Albemarle, and with a
steam launch and small crew he
assembled the Roanoke river towing an
armed cutter. This was on the night
of October "a, 1864
The river was lined with piclets to
guard against just such an attack as
this. but the lieutenant's luck did not
desert him, and he was within hundred
yards of the iron-clad ram before he
was discovered Casting off the cutter.
he ordered his crew to attack picket
post near by, while. with fun head Of
steam. he drove the launch straight at
the huge vessel, whose crew rushed to
quarters and at once opened fire. Cush-
ing replying effectively with his how
itzer. A circle of heavy logs doomed
well out from her sides, with the very
purpose Of preventing the action of
torpedoes was discovered by the young
hero, but the boat was driven over
them. as they had become Shiny, and
by the time the launch received her
death wound from the enemy's guns,
Cushing had coolly swung the torpedo
boom under the Albemarle's overhang
or bottom and exploded the charge
: Ordering his crew 70 look out for
themselves he sprang into the river.
swan under water as far as possible
and in the darkness escaped alone,
reaching the opposite bank half mile
strength he plunged into the dense
swamp. and, after many hours OF weary
wandering and wading, came out upon
the shore of a creek. where with his
usual good luck he found a small picket I
boat. and at Il o'clock the following
night almost dead from cold. hunger
and fatigue, Gushing was carried on
board the Valley City. a United States
gunboat AS soon as it was known 1
that he had returned, after destroying
the Albemarle. rockets were rejoicing |
" thrown up tJ every vessel of the /
feet
OF the gallant fellows who volun-
teered to risk their lives with the fear
less Gushing. but one escaped, all the I
others being either drowned, killed or
To his brother officers he (
as he was setting out to de-
stroy the ironclad: Another stripe or
a coffin" Five times he was officially
by the secretary of the
navy. and for the affair of the Abe
marie he received the thanks of con-
ress.-Cosmopolitan
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-09-24

There was no formal reception given
the president; he merely drove through
the camp. and as he stopped before each
regiment the men gathered round his
carriage and listened TO few words of
sympathy and encouragement
Now, boys, keep up good heart,
and all will yet be well, was his con-
GLIDING sentence.
AS he motioned the driver to go on.
one of our men thought it good oppor-
tunity to get even with Col Sherman.
MIR. President. said he, I'VE don't
think Col Sherman has treated us very
WE'LL" and he went on TO relate the in
cident of the barn.
Mr.. Lincoln listened patiently till the
story was ended. and then, half-turn-
ing toward Col Sherman. who had sat
like statue during the recital, he said:
well. boys, | have great deal ofre-
spect for Col Sherman, and If he turned
you out Of the barn have no doubt it
was for some good reason. I presume
he thought you would feel better If you
went to work and tried to forget your
troubles"
With bow and wave OF his hand
he told the driver to go on to the next
camp.
1t was wonderful how much good
that thoughtful visit of the president
worked in the minds of the men. In
the grave. serious, yet kindly face of
Lincoln we each saw sympathing
friend, and our own burden became
lighter as we reflected on the terrible
load our chief magistrate was carrying
on his own heart. Youths Companion.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-09-24

The Watson o. Flagg farm of about 100
acres of productive land, well divided as
to tillage, pasture and woodland, well
fenced and abundance of excellent water.
Good house. barns, corn barn, all in good
repair. This farm is pleasantly located on
a good road only two miles south of W.
gain and 5000 of purchase money can re-
main on mortgage. Inquire of the under
signed or of Nelson H. Martin or Nm. H.
Dubois. ELLA L. FLAGe, Administrative,
tfb West Randolph, Vt.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-09-24

Cleanse the vitiated
blood when You see
its impurities burst
ling through the skin
IN Plniples, Blotches,
land Sores. Rely on
|SrLPHrR BITIERs,
and health will fol-
low
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-09-24

But are you sure Madeline tns.
there are are not times when you regre'
our engagement"
Haven't had proposals from many
men-handsome. honorable, cultivate
delightful men = aud yet ttenaef-N
didn't / choose you, dear2'-Life-
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-09-24

On Chauncey NJ. Depew's mante- /.
the reception room of his elegant home
there is a miniature locomotive q our
ished steel. silver and gold. the wofA'
manship on which is simply marVeious
1t is perfect in every detail and iosl-s
the setting for a clock and baromessi..
Mr.. Depew is particular THAI the Goes g.
shall he kept wound. and viii not ie'
guests see it unless It Is going
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Ian IA


sEDAMsvILLE. Hamilton Co., o., June, 1sse
One bottle OF Pastor koerigs Nerve Tonic
cured me entirely. after physicians had .ei
uusuccessfully for eight months to relieve NE OF
nervous debility. w. HUENNEFEI.D.
DELHI, Ont, Jan. Il, 1901
Ny wife has taken six bottles OF Pastor
hoenig's Nerve Tonic; she has had no return OF
the fits, and think this remedy has had the
desired effect. l cheerfully recommend it 10 any
ODE suffering from that dreadful malady,
Epilepsy JOHN GRANT.
BRocKToS, Mass., June II. IsQ0.
About year ago noticed my right hand con.
ttlually shaking. ! tried different medicines
bul they al had no effect. After using
three cr four bottles OF Pastor koenig's Nerve
Tonic niy hand ceased 70 shake and found nv
sci. eai.Il.s every day 1 think this medicine is
one OF lie Greatest remedies.
THoS. OREIILY
Valuable BOOK en- Nervous
Il LII Il Diseases sent free TO any address,
II and poor patients can also obtain
Hill this medicine free OF charge.
This remedy has been prepared by the Reverend
Pastor koonig. OF Fort WAYNE, Ind since lsio and
Is now prepared under his direction by the
KoENIc MED. CO.. Chicago, III.
Sold by Druggists Mt 81 per Bottle. 6for Sc
~.-..e Si-e. ~r.-E. 2 Bottles for So
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-09-24

Operatives who are
4 closely confined IN the
mills aud workshops;
1 clerks who do not
i procure sufficient ex-
4 ercise, and all who
! are confined indoors.
should nse SULPHUR
/ BTTTERs. They will
not then be weak and
1 sickly.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-09-24
TRUTHS FOR THE SICK. |

DO you suffer with
I that tirs d and all gone
( feeling? Ii SO. use
SULPHUR BIrTERS I;
{ il will cure ycu.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-28
BOUND TO DIE.
Broken Gas and Water Pipes Did MOI
'5 Deter lIer-Finnlly browns,

Broken Gas and Water Pipes Did Not
Deter lIer-Finnlly browns.
PITTsDURGlI, Dec. 27.-Bertha Prcgner,
a servant girl employed by Harry B.
Boyd, OF Allegheny, committed suicide
sometime last night. Her efforts to kill
herself showed cool determination in
the face OF many obstacles. She first
hung herself to the chandelier in the
dining room, but the pipe broke, filling
the house with gas. She then slashcd
her wrists with a butcher knife, but
failing to end her life in this manner,
she went to the laundry and hanged
herself to the water pipe. This salso
broke, flooding the cellar. BY this time
She too weak to move, and when
found this morning her body was lying
in q pool OF water The young woman
was twenty-five years OF age, aud re-
Gently came to this city from New York.
Shewas recently converted at q religious
revival. and it is thought was insane
when she committed the deed.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-28

PARIS, Dec EN-. Tirard, formerly
French minister OF finance, IN nm inter
Wow on the subject OF the negotiations
fora commercial treaty between France
and tho United States, said: Treaties
OF this kind are useful MS modus riycndi
between countries where tariffs aro SO
high that they paralyzc trade. A treaty
with the United States will DO extreme.
yopporlnnc and will go n long way to
secure our enthusiastic participation in
the Chicago fair. The Mckinley law
has 80 much harmed our trade that
would favor going 10 tho United States
for staplcs only when it is impossible to
obtain what wo need elsewhere. The
Mckinley administrative bill is bar
barons piece OF legislation and has
caused great ill feeling in France
Tho whole Mckinley law is duo to an
error OF judgment. Tho Americans ar
gued that ne their exports are natural
products that other nations must have,
they would be sure to find buyers and
SO they could shut their ports to foreign
manufacturers. This reasoning is fal.
{, lacious. The population OF the United
States might easily increase to four
times the present figure in twenty
years. In that case America would
become n still greater exporting
country. Look how England has de-
veloped since she adopted free trade.
II the United States were to >adopt a
like policy Americans would soon gov
ern the markets OF the whole world.
BY following the policy OF prohibitory
protection she restricts tho future to
the limits OF home consumption. In
FRANKIE, where it is impossible to de.
vclop resources any further, there may
be some excuse for protection, but not
SO in America, where tho possibilities
oil development are unboundcd."
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-28
STAGE SNOWELaIES.
Gossip about the Plays and Players and
Sewsy Notes about tho Drama

Lillian Russell'splea, when she broke
her contract with Manager Duff to ac-
cept q more lucrative position at the
New York Casino, that her physician
said she must give up wearing tights or
run the risk OF serious throat trouble,
has not availcd her in the courts. The
general term OF the superior court at
New York has just affirmed the judg-
ment for $1,000 damages in favor OF Mr..
Duff.
"A Boxing Glove" by Wheeling tai
ent was to have been presented at
GAINESVILLE, Ohio, on Christmas, but
the show was guyed so that the local
manager rang down the curtain, fright
ening Travelling Manager Dixie Engle
SO badly that he grabbed his grip and
ran across the country TO the next sta
ton without washing his makeup oil.
Stuart Robson is exciting enthusiastic
praise from all the cities for his superb
revival OF "She Stops to Conquer"
The production is as perfect as time,
forethought, taste and money could
make it. All the costumes are histor-
ically correct. and the company is o
tirst-class one.
George c. Staley has Just written an
other song entitled bye Bye. to the
Baby" Its another of his celebrated
lullabies, and those who have heard it
say it will be a greater favorite than any
OF his popular songs.
Florence St. John, who figures in a
sensational divorce proceeding, says
she will head an operate company to
visit America next year, and that Mar
Gus Mayer will be her manager.
The Minnie Hauk company has
"busted." Baron Won Wartcgg, Minnie
Hanks husband, was arrested in Bos-
ton, but was released after three hours
in Jail.
Frank Daniels, Nat Goodwin, Evans
4 Hoey, Hallcn & Hart, W. Il. Crane,
Geo. c. Staley and Ncrnona Jarbeau all
announce new plays for next season.
|, Mr.. Joseph JelEerson's tour next sea.
son will be a very short one. The
comedian will coniine himself entirely
to "Trip Van Wrinkle"
NIisa Graves, OF the Lights and
Shadows" company, which appeared in
Wheeling this season, is at tho Wind
sor.
John Boyd Of this city, will leave
with the Lizzie Evans company as
property man.
The "sinbad" company passed
through from Cincinnati for Pittsburgh
last night.
W. S. Irving, advance agent for Stet-
sons Uncle Toms Cabin, is at the st.
Charles.
Lester Il Williams have it all their
way at the Grand this week.
The Wilbur Company leaves this
morning for Canton, Ohio.
Buffalo Bill is in Scotland.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-28
ApI,aYI,ETUL PIC.
He Goes to Chrro, and Wants to rnrtako
Of Cnlninunion.

saV ouub W SlNECU W hAthNS
,l...t Of Communion.
s.. Louis Giote Dsmocrat
There is n little woman living in
Arkadclphia, Arkansas, who has n pig,
which is, she declares, tho banc OF her
life. Tho pig was present from her
Authoritarian, and SO she doesn't feel
inclined either TO give it away or to sell
1t, and would DO perfectly Mortified to
think Of killingit. Having no children,
and being very lonely, she unwisely
pcticd the pig n good deal during his
babyhood, and now he pcrsistently re-
fuses TO DO neglected. One OF his weak.
ncsses Is following his mistress about
the place, and nothing can break him OF
it. lie has recently added TO this n
mania for going with her when she goes
abroad, and this sometimes leads to un.
pleasant complications.
ut was last Sunday" said the little
lady laughing and blushing at the re.
membrance, that he capped the eli.
max and covered mo with confusion.
That day he refused to be coaXed into
his pen, and whenever made any mo.
tons in that direction he had business
away down at the farthest corner OF the
pasture.
~ was so anxious to get of to church
| said to John: lets slip of while hc
isn't looking Tho pig was roofing
away down in tho pasture and didn't
seem TO be noticing anything. John
and slipped around the house like n
couple OF thieves and absolutely climbed
the fence to keep the pig from seeing
US, and away VIC went.
ave reached the church, and in the
huah OF that sacred place We forgot all
about the pig. 1t was sacrament day,
and John and were kneeling with tho
others around the altar and our minis
ter was passing the plate OF sacramcntal
bread, when | heard II sound that
turned Inc cold from head to loot. The
pig was coming up the road, squealing
US he came.
"Another moment and he was at tho
door. Then heard the lively pattor of
his hoofs along tho aisle. and them
shudder when think of 1.-THE crowded
up by the side OF poor, mystiiicd Joe,
mounted up with his fore feet on tho
railing OF tho altar and sQucaled for tho
bread. Oh, l could have died without
the least bit OF trying.
Somebody took walking stick TO
the pig and he went home in great
hurry, and | wanted to cry, but John
laughed like maniac just rs soon us he
got outside the church, and lie laughs
yet every time he thinks OF it. But it
wasn't so very funny, do you think SO. !"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-28

united in marriage, she going to her
employer and settling up tho
business with them, which took
some time, as sho had full control OF tho
vine vaults and stock had to DO taken,
rs she was under bond, tho bondsman,
ny tho way, being deeply in love with
her himself. She Strengthened matters
up and joined her husband, who in tho
meantime had made preparations TO
snil Tor America by the first steamer.
mo 1ourneying across the Atlantic
they were both suggesting n way to
make living, Mr.. Kendall thinking
II was Of no uso to depend upon his
people Tor q living, us he did not think
,hey would approve Of his marrying a
par maid. formerly n concert singer.
They finally hit upon II stage sketch rs
tho proper way. by the time they had
landed in America they hud put 10.
gether the ncatost character act to-day
OH tho stage. They made their debut
At Tony Pastors In Now York city.
Mcssrs; Lester & Williams, who aro al
ways looking for novelties, engaged
them at large salary TO appear in their
latest success, ME and Jack"
". J. scANLAS INSANE.
Aspccial from Now York says: Will
lam j. Scanlan, the star actor Of "AIay-
ourncon," will not act again this.scason.
1t is u matter OF grave doubt ii he will
ever again appear on the stage. After
n long and vain eiInrt OH the part OF his
manager, his parents, and his physician
to control him, II Is now confessed that
his mind is affected; in short, that he
IS sufferer from paresis, tho disease
that has sent TO On asylum and to the
grave Tony Hart, John Mccullough,
BARLEY Campbell, Charles L. Dlanch-
ettc, and other theatrical men OF note.
Last Wednesday afternoon Scanlan's
ilinesa, which had for weeks asserted it.
self in various unmistakablc forms, as
slmcd n very grave aspect. He was un-
able to play. The tlcatcr was closed,
but ut night Seaman appeared. Mean
while rumors OF his condition had cir
culated, and some OF them had reached
the actor. To the intense amazcment
OF his audience he interrupted his per-
formance to make rambling and fiery
speech, denying that he was crazy.
Thursday night he appeared as usual
for the ono hundredth performance OF
the play. At the Christmas matinee he
was seen to be in n bad way, but at
night no gave much better perform
ance. 1t was his last appearance.
Next week he will 90 into retirement.
which, it is feared, may prove TO be OF
long duration. In his lucid moments
Seaman has begged his wife not to put
him i'll IN insane asylum; SO he has
clearly forcseen the end. His wish vii
be respected, SO his manager says.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-28

COLDS are frequently the result OF de.
rangements OF the stomach and OF a low
condition OF the system generally. As
q corrective and s,rengthener OF the ali.
mentary organs, Ayers Pills are inval.
liable, there use being always attended
with marked benefit. DSw
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-28
M. TIRARD is VERY TART
In Ills Comments on the Mckinley
Tariff Bill.
FAy0RS h COMMERCIAL TREATY

Between Franco aud tho United
statcs...snys 1t Would Secure En-.
thusiastlc Participation In tho
Worlds Fair-.-Thc New Tariff Has
Pnralyacd Trade and Caused Much
i'll Fecllng-.-iIo Would Only Buy
nom tho United States What 1t
Would DO Impossible to Get Else.
where.