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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-05-05

"IFhy. Normal Is It really youi'
Thorne had even less difficulty win
his legal arrangements than he had an
ticipated He had hitherto RELOCATED 'l'
subject of divorce to the limbo OF thin-'
as little thought and spoken Of as pos
sible by well bred people. he anew
nothing of the modus operandi all
was surprised at the ease ana ceisi''
with which the legal machine novel
"rll have to prove my identity anu
the truth of my statements TO tne NC
out there, | suppose, he remarKel N
the lawyer from whom he obtaiiea q.
necessary information.
The lawyer laughed; he was soa,r
erner by birth, and his voice was sen''''
his manner courteous.
"Of your identity, Mr.. Thorne' , .-
men viii take excellent care to iiiig u
themselves. and of your responsiUnl
also" he answered. For the tru'n \
your statements. they are apt 70 '1A
your word. and the dispositions o. ~.
witnesses, without troubling tnelns'. ~
about substantiating the facts
soundness of your evidence IS your ~
out. not theirs. If the case were % !
contested it would be different ou.'
this instance. there is consent OF r. ~.
parties. which simplifies matters, -
case is reduced to matter q ~
form and business. ,r
Apparently, then, my Statement ii.-' ~ !,
be a tissue of lies from oegillliiHss
end. for all the difference 1t mass h,r
served Thorne. curious to discover, IgS
small a penknife could now cut tss m IN
which once the scythe OF dealH
was held to be able to sever. ,rr
..For your veracity, Mr.. Thorne, W
appearance is a sufficient voucher
sponded the lawyer with ready - ,-s
tesy. And the looseness on Wii1 -
comment. recollect, is all in your . iSs. e
When a man has an unpleasant pies,
business in hand. its surely an lil ~ r
advantage to be able to accom-
speedily and privately. ~ his
Thorne walked in the dlrecl ~. 4.
hotel in a state Of preoccupa..lllo1i' T.. a
was sore and irritated: he oisiiAs'
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-05-05

ly good, was the divorce. A.
she would obtain that, and obts;n' oOa
quickly and quietly as possible. No ~. y a.
no exposure, no disagreeable co,n,n ''iK'
This was the main point. and u ', a
1t Ethel Ihorne felt herself canabs
more than the surrender of one 80 - y
child. The separation, at worst mai r'ual
only be partial; she could see ~ "y r
every day if she wished-eyen aftar ~!
marriage with Cecil Cumberland Me- asI
had promised, and in all her exna,;er@'
of him she had never known him - 80 ~
his word. Then she could retain tba ~
tie fellow until all these tronbleso,a.
affairs should be settled. which VIII VII
disarln criticism and save apnaaranaa1
and appearances must be preserved i,
account of the Cumberlands.
That divorced daughter. L..
would be none too welcome IN w.,
stately, old fashioned family NJ
Thorne was well aware. Perbans !.
would be as well to be unhampered i,
such a forcible reminder of her form.
state as the child, while she was winnin.
the Cumberland heart and softening tbs
Cumberland prejudice. Cecil. she ipsw
already, regarded the baby with scsr,
favor, and would be unfeignedy NJ
joiced to be quit of him. On the Who'll
Nesbit was behaving well to her. Sba
had expected far more difficulty. inspita
ly more bitterness, for. like the world
she gave her husband credit for tbs
scruples of his fathers faith. Her hear
softened toward him little for the first
time in years-or would have softened
but for the blow he had dealt her pgra
gious self love in letting her 20 SO easily
Shesignifed her acceptance Of his pro
posal in a few brusque, ungracioB,
words, for she considered it due to her
dignity to be disagreeable, in that 81.
was acceding to terms, not debating
them.
Thorne rose from his chair with a deem
breath of relief. Theinteryiew had been
intolerable to him, and although he had
carried his point and acquitted himself
well, his prominent feeling was one Of
unqualified disgust. What a lie his mar.
ried life has been! What sepulcber
filled with dead, dry bones! For the
moment all womanhood was lowered ii
has eyes because of his wife's hearte,,
selfishness.
Had she shown any feeling about he
boy-any ruth or mother love, Thoms
knew that he would not have driven 50
hard bargain; felt that he might even
have let his compassion rule his iudg.
ment. But she had shown none; all her
thought and care had been for herself
and herself alone. And for her, and
such as her, men wrecked their lives
A food Of anger at his past folly, Of re-
sentful bitterness at the price lie bad
been forced TO pay for it, passed over
Thorne. He could scarcely constrain
himself to the formal bow which eour
tesy required.
As he left the room the sound Of
child's wailing came down to him min
gled with the sound of a woman's voice
soothing it. He glanced back at his
wife; she had moved nearer the fire, her
fair head with its golden glory Of hair
was thrown back against the dark velvet
of the chair; she was smiling and the
sound of the child's grief fell on needless
ears.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-05-05

/ s.one for bread, and for Wine the waters
of Marah. Until the night OF the oail
he had retained mastery over himself
had held his love in check. Then ineil'
ory reused herself and entered testimony
words, looks. tender, graceful atten-
tons thronged hack upon her, and prlda
caught love by rhe throat and cried out
| that there was no excuse.
Perhaps. she pondered heavily, he, TOO,
writhed beneath this avalanche OF pam;
perhaps remorse and the consciousness
of the anguish he had entailed npon them
both tore and lacerated him. He had
gone away at last, out of her life, back
to the home and the ties that We're
hateful to him. He had gone away to
take ND his share of their joint burden.
and he would be merciful and never cross
her path again.
But would he? The girl quivered, her
hand sought the pocket of her dress ana
her eyes glanced forlornly around the
room like the eyes of hunted creature.
She recalled something that the morn
ing's post had brought her-something
that had seemed sweet and fair, some
thing that had caused her pulses TO
thrill all day with exultant happiness.
Only New Year card; "A graceful,
white fringed thing, showing handful
of blue forgetmenots thrown carelessly
beside an old anchor on a bit of golden
sand. Pocahontas lald 1t on her lap and
gaZed at it with strained, fearless eyes,
and read anew its sweet message of re-
membrance and hope. She had been
startled by Thornes sudden departure,
but had quietly accepted the message of
explanation and farewell sent her by
Blanche; she trusted him too implicitly
to doubt that what he did was best and
wisest, and was happy in the knowledge
that he would return.
How long ago it appeared to her al
ready since this pretty card had come.
She looked ut it strangely, with eyes in
which there was longing, remuneration,
and wild hopelessness of love. She
must not keep it. 1t was not hers. 1t
belonged Of right to that other-woman
who was his wife. No, she must not
keep 1.-THE beautiful, tender thing.
With steady hand, but blanched, culver
ing lips she reached over and made a
little grave among the dying embers, in
which sullen spark glowed like baleful
eye. Quietly. with the feeling that she
was burying I'll of youth and hope and
JOY her life would ever know, she kissed
the card with dumb, clinging. passionate
kisses, and then with low, dry sob
covered it from sight.
As she raised herself mp her eyes fell
on the little box lying on her desk in
which she had placed the fragments Of
the cup they had broken between them
the cup that her old playfellow had
used on that last evening. With the inn
pulse of habit and association, her mind
turned YEARLY to jim. He was SO true;
he had never failed her. Had he suf-
fered as she was suffering? Poor Jim!
Was this ceaseless, gnawing agony that
had usurped her life no stranger to hist
Ii SO, God pity him and her.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-05-05

dJCdtfcd u cOUriC0uStU.
On the way up from Virginia, Nesbit
Thorne ran over in his mind the posi-
bilities opened by this new move of his
wife's. and ON the whole he was salts
fed. The divorce had become as much
an object with him as with her and if
she had remained quiescent in the mat
ter he must have moved. He was glad
to have been spared this--very glad that
the initial steps had been Of her taking.
1t put him in good position with him
self. The names of his mothers scruples
would be satisfied, and would never
cause him discomfort. since the fault
did not rest with him. And then the
boy-never could his son cast word or
thought of blame to the father who had
behaved so well; who had given every
chance. foregone every advantage; acted
not only the part Of a gentleman, but of
a generous, long suffering man. Thorne
felt glow of satisfaction in the knowl-
edge that IN years 10 come his son would
think well Of him.
But this supposition of Norma's in re-
gard to a second marriage put the whole
matter in new light in regard to the
child. If such a change should be in con-
temptation, other arrangements must he
made about the boy; he could no longer
remain in the custody of his mother.
His son could not remain under the roof
of his wife's second husband during his
own lifetime. The line must be drawn
somewhere. 1t did not occur to Thorne
that his wife, with equal justice. might
raise similar objections
He determined to see Ethel at once
and discover whether OF not there was
truth IN the reports that had reached
him anent Cecil Cumberland. If there
should be he would bring such pressure
as lay in his power to bear on her in or
der to obtain immediate possession of the
boy. The child was still so young that
the law gave the mother rights which
could only be set aside at the expense of
disagreeable suit; but Thorne thought
he could manage Ethel in such way as
to make her voluntarily surrender her
rights. He knew that her affection for
the child was neither deep nor strong.
He assembled the steps of his own house
and rang the bell sharply. 1t was an
swered by strange servant. who re-
garded him with interest: evidently a
gentleman caller at that hour Of the
morning was unusual. Was Mrs. Thorne
at homes The man would inquire.
Would the gentleman walk ins What
name should he say Mr.. Thorne-and
! his business was pressing; he must see
her at once.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-05-05

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 efectually, 0ispels colds, head.
aches and fevers and cures haDltual
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
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend j,
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 MT have it ON hand will pro
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes q try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co
SAY FRANCISCO. cAL.
LOUISVILLE. xT. hEW FoRk. NV
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1892-04-20

An old English writer sets hope at
the head of all the virtues, and says
that despair is the objectionable sin.
He defines hope as that vigorous prin-
ciple who sets the head and heart at
work, animates the man to do his ut
most, puts difficulty out of countenance
and makes even impossibility give
way"
In recent discussions of Christianity
in contrast with pagan beliefs, re-
marks an eminent preacher, the
chief superiority of Christianity has
been overlooked IL is its far
reaching and glorious hope. Hoping
for nothing, paralyzed by fatalism, the
Buddhist, the Brahman. the Moslem
change nothing. Hence heathendom is
stagnation. Hoping everything for the
world and for man, Christianity sup
plies the basis and motive of modern
thought and life.
When hope is lost, all is lost. While
hope survives hell itself may be con.
verified into Heaven.-St. Louis Repub.
lie.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1892-04-20
August.
Flower

II am happy to state to you and
to suffering humanity, that my wife
has used your wonderful remedy,
August Flower, for sick headache
and palpitation of the heart, with
satisfactory results. For several years
she has been a great sufferer, has
been under the treatment of eminent
physicians in this city and Boston.
and found little relief. She was in
duced to try August Flower, which
gave immediate relief. We cannot
say to much for it." L. c. Frost,
Springfield, Mass. @
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1892-04-20

Rdfher rtShy
the offer that's made by the pro-
prletors of DR.. Sage's Catarrh Rem.
edy. Risky for them. For goa, II
you have Catarrh, it's certainty.
You're certain to be cured of it, or
to be paid $500. That's what they
offer, and in good faith they cure
you, or pay you, no matter how bad
your case, or of how long standing.
But-is it so much of a risk ?
They have a medicine that cures
Catarrh, not for time, but for all
time. They've watched it for years,
curing the most hopeless cases
They know that in your case there's
every chance of success, almost no
chance of failure.
Wouldn't any one take such a
risk with such medicine
The only question is you
willing to make the test, If the
makers are willing to take the
risk?
If so, the rest is easy. You pay
your druggist fifty cents and the
trial begins.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1892-04-20
The most ancient sacred Are nov

The most ancient sacred Are now
existing in India was consecrated
twelve centuries ago, in commemora-
ton of the voyage made by the Parsecs
when they emigrated from Persia TO
India. The fire is fed five times every
twenty hours with sandalwood
and other fragrant materials, combined
with very dry fuel. This fire, in the
village of Oodwada, near Bulsar, is Wis.
tied by the Parsees in large numbers
during the months allotted to the pre-.
siding genius of Gre.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1892-04-20

They that make the glory of God
their end, the word of God their rule,
the spirit of God the guide Of their af-
fections, and the Providence of God the
guide of their affairs, may be confident
that the Lord goes before them as trul;
as He went before Israel in the wilder
ness, Though not SO Observation-Disclosures
Henry
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1892-04-20

When you set out to promote your
own interests you must remember that
many Of thc,o etc in the hands Of yoar
fcllcw Icca.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1892-04-20

THE right kind of love never brags of
its work. Rams Horn.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1892-04-20

The right kind of faith never takes no
for an answer.-Ram Horn.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1892-04-20

l. Jesus Christ shepherds, restores,
guides, comforts, protects and blesses
all who put their trust in Him.
>. Christ knows His sheep, He lincws
our secret thoughts and what is best
for us.
3 lie gave His life for us, that he
might protect US from the ravagss
of sin.
4. He should be given the key to all
our hearts
The Butler weekly times., 1892-03-02
Burned In his Home.

Little Rock, Ark, Feb. 2S.-Be-
tween I and s o'clock this m rning
Ex-Governor Elias n. Conway was
accidentally burned to death in his
own residence. a small one story
frame building on Scott street,
which was also consumed. 1t IS
supposed he was asleep at the time,
For many years before the late
WAY Mr.. Conway was one OF the
,aost conspicuous men IN the state
He has served several terms as state
nuIitor and served two terms as
governor.
Mr.. Conway was very old and fee
BE, quite eccentric and lived alone
not allowing anyone else to stop Oh
me premises.
The Butler weekly times., 1892-03-02
Bob Ford at Creede.

Frontier characters of every type
are tioching to Creede, and a census
of the inhabitants would show some
notable and some notorious people.
Bob Ford, the man who killed Jesse
James, is running the most promi.
nent sporting house in Creole. It
is prominent in two ways. It is the
only painted building in tswn, on
the outside, and iguratively, is the
most wildly painted within. 1t is
reported last week that Ford sold a
prospect hole for $4,000 A recent
visitor says one could not begin to
count the gambling houses and 9TH
er lively resorts. It is almost impos-
sible to get into the gambling rooms
and the players crowd the faro ta-
bles and other layouts six and eight
deep. 1t is the same way in the sa-
looms, where the rule is Fire and
fall back Drinks of all kinds
Is cents each or two for 25 cents
Money seems to be very plentiful
with everybody.-N. Y. Sun.
The Butler weekly times., 1892-03-02
Virginia Items.

The young man referred to i'll last
weeks times and who caused his
friends and relatives so much need
less anxiety has arrived at home. :.
We noticed our old friend James
jennings in our neighborhood one
DAY last week Emanuel Nestle
rode says that the teacher for the
summer school ut Grand View has
not been employed and invites the
school marms to apply at once. -.
On Saturday night March, the 5th,
there will be Il special debate ut
McFadden's hall, Virginia. Ques-
tion-Pcoples' Party platform VS..
Prohibition platform of 1888. Ev-
erybody invited. Mr. Reece, the
rewly appointed presiding Judge is
very highly spoken of by all who
know him. .On Friday, March IL,
Prof. Il j. Wheeler will close his
term of school ut Grandview. To
say that this term has been a sue
cess in every particular, and highly
gratifying to both patrons and
teacher does not express it. - ID
Allen for delegate to democratic ma
tional convention mt Chicago in June
first, last and all the time. . Wiley
Comiford at this writing has very
high fever 1t is pronounced
case of the western fever. -.
Mrs Estella Nestlerode and Aunt
Betty Dudley will soon start for
Colorado Springs. Mrs Henry
Veeback is quite sick. John Biggs
of Hume was visiting his father and
brother Ben. Uncle Richard Max
we'll of Washington have been visit,
ing w w Park and family. Joe
Rinehart has moved his fence out
so his potatoes will have room to
grow this spring. =. VIM Oldham
says his fddling is governed by
the pay there is in it. The holi-
ness people are holding a protract
ed meeting at the Forbes school
house. . Capt. H P Nickel had his
cattle dehorned one day last week.
Jas Dudley (better known as chief
Of the Blackfoot tribe) and one of
his braves superintended the job.
Mr. Carr Dudley will start his huck-
ster wagon for o NJ Drysdale.
Geo Nj jenkins jr., has secured a
position in f Armstrong; store at
Yokum. Geo is good salesman. :.
John Hussy has moved near Ninton
Miss Sadie Nieukirk and Mr.
Isaacs Of Woriand were married at
Butler Feb. %. Marion Kennedy
starts to Kansas City Thursday to
have his eyes operated on. For
rock salt call on me. All owing
FOR this paper will please call and
settle. n. NJ. NESTERoDf.
The Butler weekly times., 1892-03-02
Prineely Thanksgiving.

Chicago, ILL.,, teb. 25-The
university of Chicago had to-day a
gift of 100000 added to its en-
dowment, letter being received by
the trustees from John D. Rockefel-
Ter rendering the sum of per cent.
bonds to / handed over to the trus-
tees with accrued interest from
March 1st.
The giver reserves the right to
designate the expenses TO which
the income shall be applied.
Inc letter concludes: Il make
this gift as special thanks offering
to Almighty God for returning
health
The Butler weekly times., 1892-03-02

We can't say what kind OF roads
we have III Spruce-we have not
seen them lately for the mud -.
Sam Bird has bought a part Of the
Shelton farm. Lawrence Beeman
takes the cake for valentines; the
Governor sympathizes with YOU
Lawrence. Rev. McComb preach
ed at Antioch Sunday .. Hugh Cor
don says the moon has turned into
a pomegranite. This is bad on the
moon, but we expect that it is just
about that way if Hugh saysit is -.
Married, at the residence Of Elder
McComb, Feb, 21st, Mrs Amanda
Swagart to Mr. J + Barnes; Elder
McComb officiating Ms Hull will
soon leave us for Urich. Himen
Maxey is now in Warrensburg at
tending school; we predict a bright
future for him ..... Walt McComb
is now in Spruce i'll business
Walt is somewhat stuck on Spruce
or the people south. -. The Gov
ernor thinks he is entitled TO pen
sion, for he has had the grip and
had it bad VIM Tylor will move
10 Eldorado Springs about the mid
die of March Mr. Z is one of Spruce
townships best farmers and a staunch
democrat . . John and Chas Nc
Annch are busy making harness for
the spring trade. . DIR J H Choate
has full stock OF drugs, hardware
and groceries. When III town call
and see them. Wonder how the
Z. L. Bros are making it with the
books; luck to them Let en- go
Gallager. Fl Coleman was il
town to day. He has a new carriage
and its a dandy. >. The sale Of E 3
Wainscot. Feb -, was well attend
ed and things sold well .... .Chas
McAninch. we think, will learn tie
blacksmith trade soon. Say now
about the riot at Spruce the other
day. Why Mr. Peineer is one Of
Spruces best customers. Well Bob
you must look out for ghost and the
WIDER woman. Well now Budy
Carol you must grin and bear it.
Gov. Francis will do all things in
order and decency Frank Pat,
rick and son Bud has bought somo
good mules from John Bowden last
week Miss LYDIA Durret's birth
day party was well attended and a
grand good time was had by all
Sam Coleman was in town today =.
Chas Ne will begin now with the
stamp and paper. ...- Drs Ma1ev.
Choat and McAninch report some
sickness in this vicinity. Bro Dab
Pettis Of the [. l. party is still II
good faith Well, the Gsvernor
would say this 70 you Bro DAB. stick
70 It and iDok for the results
Hon J y Allen OF the boo.4;u. :,
T1uEs Is tie G:>varasrs r1o.ce 5or
! ielegate % the national coureu.. :.
How would FI1ver d Nav
York. and Boies OF Iowa. 10 fl tie
leader on ticket il Cleveland ~. not
run. Gov. SEoE.r.
The Butler weekly times., 1892-03-02

WOODEN GOODS MN CONCERNED.
If the law Imposing All average
tax Of 81 per cent On goods compos-
ei wholly OF III part of wool when
imported, the report goes on.
docs not Increase the price of do
mestic goods II Ike character which
do not pay any tax. whatever, then
the manufacturer receives 40 benefit
from protective tariffs aud should
not object to their repeal. II do
mastic goods are increase III price
by reason OF duties imposed upon
foreign goods Of Ike character. the
extent or amount NJ this Increase j
the measure Of protection which DO
mestic manufacturers receive, TL4
shoddy produced III the United
States Ill 1890 will amount to 100.
100000 pounds. The secured pro
duced in that ycar amounted to only
$4,000 pounds. 1t thus appears
that the high protective tariff on
wool, which Was enacted with the
avowed purpose Of aiding WOO!
growers. has forced manufacturers to
use a cheaper material than wool;
and tue competition which now
threatens mostly the wool producers
of the country comes from the nine
tv-four establishments mauufactur
ing shoddy, rather than from wool
growers IN Australia and South
America. As the American produc
er of wool cannot sell abroad at a
profit, he must await the pleasure Ct
the wool manufacturers who are his
sole patrons. A high prote ective tai
iff on wool has the direct effect Of
limiting the demand for American
woods, for the reason that under
such tariffs neither domestic WOOls
no domestic manufactures Of wools
can be exported and sold at a profit,
As free sugar has increased the
consumption Of sugar in 1891 over
1890 a per cent, the report looks
for at least an equal increase in the
consumption of wool goods if the
bill passes. 1t concludes: 1t is
not unre asonable to assume that
lower duties upon these articles, as
we'll as reduction Of more than half
upon all wooleA goods would cause
some increase Of importance, the re
duction of duties would cheapen the
price to consumers.