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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1893-09-21

Could IL De trlcK OF some OF the
other clerks2 Yes, it must be. II it is,
said l, I'll show them how we polish of
rascals at Frog Hollow And slamming
my hat on the back OF my head, and turn
ing up my cuffs in anticipation OF a con-
fict, hurried up the street, and, march
ing into the hotel and up to the clerk at
the desk, laid my envelope before him,
aud beloved:
"' Was this sent from heres Pm John
P. Smith,
.To my utter astonishment, sir, the
clerk bowed politely, smiled, and said:
SO Yes, sir. Here, waiter-Mr. A. IS pri-
vate room; he is waiting for this gentle
man
al followed the waiter. After long
hall, large door and a square passage
way, we came to door at which he
knocked.
"The waiter opened the door, stepped
back, allowed me to pass in, and shut me
in.
al stood in a splendid little room, with
Persian rug on the floor, several won
derfuI chairs, library table, an impos-
ing desk case, and two middle-aged gen.
tlemen of very important aspect rose to
greet me.
We are greatly obliged TO you for
your promptitude, Mr.. Smith" said the
first, shaking hands warmly.
$50 considerable of you, too, to come
in disguise said the first. You are so
well known to criminals that it might
have given alarm had you come in your
proper person; but that makeup, now,
isn't it perfect. A.? Isn't it perfectf
That linen coat, those clean whiskers and
that wig -
Wigp cried l. See here. II you're
making fun of me, Pll-
sGood-good,' said Mr.. A., laughing;
then, becoming grave again
80 But now to the business for which
we need you. We were Mortified this
morning. Mr. Smith, to hear that Lord
Lumpkins, an English nobleman-stay-
inc here before proceeding TO hunt the
buffalo on the plains-had been robbed of
a tremendous sum-e10, 900, in fact-s50,-
900 at least.
The credit on our house is involved. |
We are ia terrible dilemma. Servants |
and employees have been searched; all |
innocsnt I am sure. We will take you /
to lord Lumpkins's room, and he Will /
give you all particulars.
asOf course. Mr.. Smith, you'll stay /
here while YOU work up the case. I've +
nut room No. at your disposal Pray 4
complain to US If you are not eomtorta-
Ne. After our interview, win you lunch
with US while we talk it overs'
- Would / lunch2 ] would have
Iuucbed. lam afraid, with any imp Of
darkness who had invited me.
81 understood nothing that was re-
,uired Of me, but as had been a clerk
n real-estate Office and had dim idea
r law business and legal papers, 1 sup
posed il mas something OF that sort Tor
which thev needed me. At all events,
! batever happened, ! would live well
While it lasted.
Il followed them to bis iordship's
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1893-09-21

pims mu-eam proprietOrs believe IL
frssk radc.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1893-09-21
Ripans TabuIes

are easy to take. =
quick to act, and q
save many a doc
tors bill.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1893-09-21

VINO SGHnN rHGO.
Z For several years
bu1CD ! have been trou-
81 ( bled With my STOMP
J0rlUeV acb, aDd be fore
:, 40 using
~ IVY ! Grodsr's Syrup
>loS. my STOMACH was
nor+ore very bad INDEED. "A
Vo|'Vie large bunch formed
Advised in my side, aDd
~ worried a great
mo IN be- ! deal about myself.
Several doctors ad.
Operated Vi. yiss $ n ,, to bs oger
upon. friepd advised nps
to take
Vlo0ef & Groder's Syrup,
Syrup apd by 50 doing
removed surgical sf" operation.
A. i bad 20 appetite,
NC was dizzy, sour
Rnnrh STOMACH, coDsti-
Vou@V pated, hea dacbe,
UJithout and my liver caused
"'peS me uphold agony
the use I Groder's Syrup has
~ cured me, aDd am
OF IA willing to testify to
=. its merits.
kDIte. = MRS. CLARA pREo.
Z WAtervilIe, rae.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1893-09-21

Pipans Tabules may be OBJ
timed Of nearest druggist
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1893-09-21
A CASE OF SMITHS.

10 you OBJECT to having the window
lp, sir?"
No, sir. 1 like fresh air. Can't live
without breathing myself. Shall help
your This is the way the catch goes.
Now we're comfortable"
The two unusually complaisant travel
,rs who thus addressed each other were
companions on train bound for Albany.
One was small, thin man, with a long.
rocked nose and a wide mouth; the
other fat man, with a generally pros
porous and well-to-do air and a diamond
The size OF his thumb peeping above the
Iop button of his long travelling coat.
On this the eyes OF the thin man rested
idmiringly, and, after a pause, he re-
marked:
"That's a splendid diamond you've
1 got there. / know one when see it. Pm
a ieweler up in Albany, and it's not
often ! have the pleasure of admiring
such stone as that"
How do you Axe that?" said the other
traveller, extending his little finger and
showing another diamond, set in thick
gold ring
Beautiful said the jeweler. Beau
tifull"
My wife has a whole set as hand
some," said the fat gentleman. 81 am,
perhaps, at forty-seven, the richest man
in -, and give you my word that on
my thirtieth birthday / was starving.
" 1t is not wise for young clerk to
give piece of his mind to his employer.
I'D done that, and had been dismissed,
and / could not find another situation.
"If I'd had the fare in my pocket I'd
have been farming it at Frog Hollow
now, and just as happy as clam, no
doubt; but hadn't a dollar, and / was
ready to break down.
Thirsty as | was, hungry, and re-
membering that at a free reading-room
hard by they always had ice water on
tap, skunk in there, drank a couple OF
glasses, and took up a morning paper.
81 was deep in the column help
wanted when a hand touched me on the |
shoulder and a voice said:
g Are you John SMITH
"' Yes l answered, turning to look at |
the speaker.
9 slim boy in linen jacket stood be-
fore me. He held letter in his hand.
"'John P. SMITH he said, referring to
it.
eyes, said | again.
9" had been christened John Popping
ton, after my great-uncle.
a. All right, sir, be said. This is for
you then. They told me I'D find you
here, sir-very probably, sir. Here's the
letter, sir. Good morning, sir
:" / opened the envelope and saw upon
a sheet of paper, adorned with a repre-
of large hotel, with crowds OF
he most fashionable ladies and gentle
men entering and departing from its
>ortala the follOwinp words.
MR.. JOHN P. SMITH. Sir: Hear
ng that you are at present disengaged,
Ne desire to procure your valuable SER
yices on your own terms. 1t is a special
,ase, which will require instant atten-
ion Will you call on - u -, as
lboye, at your very earliest convenience ,
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1893-09-21

< WILLIAM H NICHOLS, Judge.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1893-05-17

Young Wife-This talk about men being
30 impatient when a woman Is getting
ready to go anywhere is all nonsense.
Friend-Doesn't FOUR husband complain
at all,
Young Wife-No, indeed. Why, last
evening l couldn't find my gloves. and had
a long aunt for half a dozen other things,
and yet when | was finally dressed and
went down stairs to my husband there he
was by the fire, reading and smoking us
calmly as II / wasn't half nn hour late.
Friend-Well, / declared Where were
you goingi
Young Wife-To prayer meeting.-New
York Weekly.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1893-05-17
HIs Wish.

Detroit has a bachelor OF the compulsory
sort, but Detroit won't. have him long, for
another fair one has claimed him as her
own. He has been disappointed so many
times that lately he has been almost inn
petuous in his attentions. She il widow,
and an improvement OF al her pr edecessors
In his heart. The matter was settled IA week
ago In a rather roundabout way. They had
been talking on women in general.
$50 you think" he said. that woman is
prone to jump at a conclusion:"
II certainly do" she responded earnestly.
Are you like all the othersi" a
81 hope So" 8
A great thought came to him then, q
thought which in imperial minds would de-
velop into a coup d'etat.
"Wonld | were a conclusion" he sighed,
with such II sigh that within five minutes
two hearts were consolidated .-Dctroit Free
Press.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1893-05-17
seatty's pianos and organs,

Hon. Daniel F. Beatty, the great Or
gan and Piano manof Washington, n. j.,
is buster than ever. In 1870 Mr.. Beatty
left home a penniless pillow boy, and by
his indomitable will he has worked his
way up so as to sell 80 far, nearly 100, 900
OF Beatty's Pianos and Organs since 1870.
Nothing seems to dishearten him obsta-
Giles lay in his way that would have
wrecked an ordinary mar forever; he
turns to an advertisement and comes out
OF it brighter than ever. His instru-
ments are in use everywhere. We are
informed that during the nextten years
he intends to sell 200, 900 more OF his
make. That means a business Of $20,-
900 900, il we average them at 800 each.
1t is already the largest business OF the
kind in existence. Read his advertise
ments.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1893-05-17
Are You Going East?

If SO, why not combine
speed and safety with
comfort? In travelling,
yonr~- convenience is well
looked after by the great
Rio Grande Western Rail-
way. See that your tick
cts read via that road,
which offers choice OF
three distinct routes and
the most magnificent
railroad scenery in the
world. Send 25 cents to
J. III. Bennett, Salt Lake
City, for copy Of the beau
tiful illustrated book,
"Utah, a Peep Into the
Mountain Walled reas-
ury Of the Gods"
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1893-05-17

A st. Louis woman has perfected a
patent to cover the process of making
sweet potato -four" The processes are
those peeling the potato and kiln drying
the peel SO that it will keep for In
length of time as a food for live stock:
Of drying and grinding the potato into
three distinct grades Of -four. and also
Of Sifeing and drying it in the form Of
Saratoga chips.'-New York Telegram.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1893-05-17
A s S FOR ALL.
A Learned CncIe's Discourse on Ananias
a q Liar.

a. q Liar.
Ny breddren, somewhat in de Sans.
King David says, "Ali men am iiahs," an
den he says, regulations am ohften got
widout deservin." | want to invite youh
t'oughts dis mawnin to de spyance OBJ one
of de liahs shown de trufe OBJ de secon tex,
regulations am ohfen got widout deserv-
in"
Ananias was a man, an-he was a liah.
But he walnut a great liah. He walnut
chen a right smaht liah. Des a cawmon,
onery eb'ry day liah. An yit, my breddren.
look at Ananias today See dc magnilli-
kent reputation ez a liah oh dat man! Why,
he am d. patron saint OBJ liahs, an wuz befo'
you an me wuz bohn-'way back, long TO
de wah.
Now, my ~breddren, we ain tote dat An
anias was a habituous liah. We ain to!e
dat he even pehfohmed on'y de one lie, m
yit he made the biggest reputation dat n
liah or a man-de same ting, my Lrct.drcn
-ebeh made. Why, my breddrrn, you or
me tells mo lies an bigger lies ep'ry day oh
u lives, an yit what soht oh regulations
hab we? De mos oh us zone Mt all.
Probably we amt got the winnin ways oh
ole Ananias. We sut'n'y kyan't mtk a
lettle lie go ez fur ez he cid. Bot, my brad-
dren, it walnut his winnin ways alone dat
raised ole Ananias to de penuckle oh fame.
1t wuz his mediate death. lie might have
lived to be ez ole ez George Wasbin'ton all
nebeh tole anudder lie. His dyin when he
did wuz the maxim oh him.
An now, my breddren, dey is some les
sons to be learned fun all dis. If Bruddeh
Caleb obeh dab am notable TO- gin 'rosity;
II Sister Dinah is notable TO- her mcckness.
don't you be discouraged, my POI "Bruddeh
No'couut," kas you isn't notable fo' any
ting. Remember dat regulations am ohfen
got w:dout deservin; remember ole Ana
Mas, wild his mise'bul picayuae lie, oil do
de bes' you kin.
An yo' white folks in de back OBJ de
church, if Bruddeh Samulc says lie tanks
de Lawd he's honest, il Gruddch 'Hastus
tells you he hates de sight OBJ chicken pie,
remember dat King David says, 'All men
am liahs," IN keep youth henhouse locked.
Century.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1893-05-17

"Can kiss your" he asked the Boston
girl after his proposal had been accepted.
II do not know whether you can or not"
she replied critically.
He hesitated a moment.
"May | kiss youS" he murmured.
That's different. " she responded, and he
gathered them in.-Detroit Free Press.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-05
LOUISVILLE.

Rev. Petty preached his first sermon of the new
year last Sunday, taking for his text the Lords
Prayer. He is given a warm welcome back by his
congregation, who are glad he is to continue his
pastorate at least another year, as he has by his
many excellent qualities strongly attached himself
to them.
An elocutionary contest is being arranged to
take place in the church at an early date for the
purpose Of raising funds to secure some sort of
course of literature to be pursued by the Epworth
League during the coming season. The object is
worthy one and should meet with hearty support.
Mrs. Seaman Milliner is lying seriously i'll at her
home, north Of town.
Charles Lloyd McNillen, of DURANGO. Colo, is
visiting his mother, Mrs. Mary McMilen, after an
absence of sixteen years, ten years Of which time
he spent In the standing army; but he has recently
been engaged in exploring in the canyons of Utah
and Mexico and has with him many interesting
bits from the homes Of the prehistoric cliff
dwellers He has on exhibition at the Fair quite
collection of mummies and other curios ex-
humed from these underground houses. He Is
known as the leader of the McLloy expeditions
that have gone out during the past two years, and
brought to light so many facts concerning these
people.
w. II. Evans, of Cadz, was in town last week,
the guest of his father. He has bought nome III
Cadiz and permanently located
Miss Mollie Michiner is visiting friends In
Beare.
Miss Davis, Of Bridgeport, who was Tor some
time the guest of Misses Anna and Maud McFar-
lind, returned home last week.
Smith Bethel, OF Uniontown, is taking charge of
Max Hammerle's blacksmith shop during his stay
at the Exposition.
Samuel Satterthwalte and wife, OF Iowa, are WIS.,
iting friends and relatives In town and vicinity.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-05
THE SAUNTERER.

Now that Frederick L. Ames Is dead
Montgomery Sears is the richest man in
New England.
The Duke of Argyle has a weakness for
writing pottery. but ne is not inclined to
rush into print with his effusions.
Richard Croker was a machinest and
worked harder than he does now for year
ly salary not larger than his present weekly
income.
Senator Perkins of California was cabin
boy at II, sailor before the mast at 16,
gold prospector and then porter in store
which he afterward owned.
Inspector Williams of the New York
police was arrested the other day by one of
his men, who was convinced that the In
spector was confidence man.
Gordon Mackay, the Baltimore nabob,
was machinist. 1t is said his accomplish
ments include taking apart and putting to-
gether any locomotive ever built.
DR.. Edward Bedloe of Philadelphia, late
United States consul at Annoy, made him
self famous by printing his name on acolor-
ed card bearing the United States flag.
President Woodruff of the Mormon
church is hale and hearty, although 2years
old He is a little white haired man, with a
wisp of whiskers at his chin and faultless
teeth.
NJ. Trencart, mayor of Molliens- Vidame,
in the department of Somme, Ff~Ne, was
elected mayor of that town in 1889 and has
since continuously held the office. He Is
aged 90 and is the Oldest mayor in France.
The late eminent French historian, NJ
Al L. l. L. l.,
adherence of publicity. By his will his
heirs and descendants are forbidden to
publish anything touching his private life.
Daniel Wilson is elected to the new
French chamber of deputies. Only few
years ago he was tried, convicted, SEN
fenced and pardoned for dealing in decora-
tions. But now he is in power once more.
Ex-President Harrison gets good pay
when he takes his pen in hand to write
few lines. The Cosmopolitan sent him
check for 81 1856 in payment for an article
of less than 5000 words which appeared in
a recent number.
Joseph Chamberlain, NJ. P, began his
collection of orchids 16 years ago. He now
has about 5000 plants of all kinds from all
parts of the world. They fill 13 of the 18
glass houses ranged along the side of his
house on the outskirts of Birmingham.
Ballard Smith, who until August, 1892,
was the ruling genius of the New York
World, will make his permanent home in
England. He married an English girl
who, in addition to her other charms, has
large fortune, and it is in Difference to
her wishes that he is about to expatriate
himself.
Speaker Crisp is said to have marked
distaste for society, although his official
position entities him to be considered
more or less of a social lion. He declines
all invitations to social functions, keeps no
horse or carriage and patronizes the Wash
ington public conveyances. His only
amusement is the theater.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-05
CONRAD TROLLS SONS.
COLER AIN.

The hardest crop the grangers have to gather Is
the corn. The crop is away below the average
and the quality poor.
The Maynard Cornet Band speaks very highly
Of the treatment they received while attending
| the st. Clairsville Fair.
The cracking" season is now open and there is
no tree too high to escape the venturesome youth
who is very anxious to cheat the squirrels out of
living and lay a good foundation for diphtheria,
| which generally makes its appearance in the
nutting season.
Moses Hughes died at his home at Pennington
last Thursday night, aged 81 years. He had re-
sided all his life in this township, and it was his
boast that he had never missed casting his ballot
at the polls since he obtained his legal rights His
funeral occurred Saturday aud was largely at
tended Interment at Pennington.
A little child of Ellsworth Graham died at
Pennington, last Wednesday night, from malig-
| nant diphtheria. Interment at the Pennington
Cemetery.
male quartette has been organized at May
nard Of excellent material. They rank first among
our singers at that place.
David Bundy died at Colerain City last Saturday
morning, from liver complaint, after many months
Of intense suffering. He was one Of our most
worthy citizens. His funeral occurred Monday,
ana was largely attended. lnterment at FRIENDS
burying ground, at Colerain.
Rev. w. A. Major preached his farewell sermon
| at the w. C. M. U. Hall, at Colerain, Sabbath
night to large congregation. He starts this week
to his new field of labor in Seattle, Washington.
Some boys stole the prepared ham before the
supper was served at the Henderson Moore we'd
ding, last Thursday evening, near Maynard.
The Junior Order Of American Mechanics, as
stated. held a very interesting picnic and flag
raising last Saturday in David Hawthorne s
woods. The crowd was not as large as it should
have been, but was very orderly. Members of the
lodges from Maynard. Georgetown, and Barton
marched in the procession with the Juniors, and
the X of P, of Pleasant Grove, headed by the
Maynard band. C. L. Weems, of st. Clairsville,
made very interesting address, which was well
received. A. Carter, of Georgetown, read an in
teresting paper, and o. C. Cope spoke right along
the line in a few and well selected sentences. The
picnic was a grand success, owing to good man
agement and the Maynard band, which was the
special feature of the occasion. A very handsome
flag was raised, after which w. L. Hughes, of
Harrisville gave short address. The band
closed the performance by playing Nearer My
God to Thee" We observed one young man car
rying a small box all day; we ''sot' that down as
containg the secret Of the lodge. &C.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-05
UNIoNTOWN.

NJ. L. Price has fine herd of cows and has had
some experience in the dairy business and finding
it profitable has invested a considerable sum Of
money. He has silo or ensilage tank, 14xl5x24
feet, filled with enslage; has a cisern 1OXls feet
which will distribute the water in trOughs to the
cattle in the barn. A tramway will be built to
carry the ensilage to the stalls, the tank being
located in the barn. He has purchased a Cooley
Creamer and fitted up a neat and convenient milk
room, and is now situated conveniently for an eX-
tensve prosecution of the business He also
poets to increase his herd Of cows.
Daniel Brewer has on show some of the finest
ounces grown in this locality.
Mrs. Linnie Hall, of Delaware. o., and her hand
some little boy baby Virgil, is visiting her mother
Mrs. Fulton, at this place. When Linnie was
married she nicely ordered THE CHRONICLE to be
sent her in her new home, and through its columns
is apprised of what is transpiring in the home
locality.
| The st. Clairsville Fair was pleasantly enjoyed
by the people of our locality. The hall nicely
arranged, the racing was good, and the weather
all that could be desired. The managers did ali
they could to add to the enjoyment and comfort of
the visitors.
G. W. Fordyce. of Piedmont, is acting agent for
| the c., L. and W. company, at Bruce, during the
absence OF ). M. Harper.
Among the number returning form the Worlds
Fair we note the names of j. C. Pollock and wife,
and DIR. j. C. Workmen and wife, who fully en-
joyed their visit.
Allan Coup and family, after an extended visit
with relatives here, returned to their home at
Akron last week.
Lura, a little daughter of James and Anna Beall,
has been seriously i'll from effects of scarlet fever
VIM. Daten visited his brother at Briar Hill, re
turning home last week.
Robert Abel had his wrist dislOcated by being
thrown from horse few days ago. Robert is a
miner and was earning good wages.
Mrs. VIM. Gossett has been seriously ill for the
past week.
VIM. Elrick is also i'll and his condition does not
promise speedy recovery. H.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-10-05
GLENCOE.

The ladies of the Epworth Leaugue gave festi-
val last Saturday evening to raise means to finish
paying for the new organ, recently purchased.
Chas. Henry, teacher of the UniOntown school,
spent Sunday with his mother here.
Rev. King Knox .and wife, of East Liverpool,
stopped over here last Thursday, en- route from
the Worlds Fair, and visited his parents.
VIM McMasters expects to start for the World s
Fair this week.
John McLain, of near Pittburgh, visited Rev.
Ricketts, last weeks and returned home Saturday.
Mrs. Elijah Dingy, who lived mile east of here,
was struck while crossing bridge, Monday, by an
east-bound helper. She lived but few minutes
after the accident. She leaves a husband and
several small children, who have the sympathy of
the entire community. ICH DIEM