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The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1893-04-24
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News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1893-06-01
THE PRIZE ESSAY,

The prize of five dollars, offered by
the News AND CITIZEN for the best es-
say written by student of the Peo-
pies Academy, of MorrisvilIe, the
present school year, has crea ed
much interest. There were three IS
saws presented and the commit tee
(Mrs. L. P. Seymour, Mrs. IL. NJ
Rich and Mrs. G. M. Powers) have,
after careful examination, decided
that the prize should be awarded to
the writer of the piece entitled, "The
Influence of the Ideal" The author
is Miss Anna L. Mower, and we con-
graduate her not only upon securing
the prize, but for the excellency OF
her article. That the committee had
no easy task in arriving at a con-
clusion may be seen by perusal OF
the other essays, and although but
one could receive the prize, all are
worthy of honorable mention. All
of the pieces show much thought and
careful preparation and are a credit
to the several writer's. Wegive here
with the ESSAYS in full -
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1893-06-01
The Influence of the Ideal.
BY ANNA l.. MOWER.

BY ANNA L. MOWER.
AS soon as the child first becomes
interested in the nursery rhymes,
simple though they are, we notice
there are certain classes of stories
which please and certain characters
in them they especially delight to
hear about.
As the child grows older and forms
it's own fancies, we notice that the
principal actors are gifted with those
qualities which first attracted them.
AS childhood speeds into youth
these qualities which please natural
ly change, still there is this same ten
dency to bestow those virtues we
most admire in others.
When youth has ripened into matu-
rity our views of life change, become
less rose-hued and more practical,
and our conceptions are remodeled
until we have in our mind the full
formed ideal which personifies all
those qualities which we most re-
spect.
When we consider the motives
which govern our daily actions, we
are surprised to find to what ex-
tent they are moulded by the ideals
which We, perhaps unconsciously, are
initiating.
Holland, speaking of ideals, says,
"Ideals are the worlds masters. God
employs them as agents by which to
mould our character; so that, if we
could know the form of mans
ideals we could know the influence at
work upon him for his elevation and
publication"
Very few persons realize the part
the Imagination, the creator of our
ideals, plays in their lives and the
lives of those around them. The
poet, who is but the "forger of
IDEALS" certainly has, from the early
period of history, had much to do in
forming the morals and customs of
the age.
The old masters in their beautiful
paintings have left us much that ele-
Yates, and their works have awaken
ed in many a heart thoughts and
purposes which otherwise would not
have been aroused.
The influence of all of our truly
great novelists can hardly be over
estimated. Surely no one when read
ing their great masterpieces can fail
to be benefited by the noble charac-
tiers there delineated.
But we may not all accomplish
much for good or evil in this world
as poets, painters or novelists, yet
we certainly do exert some little in
fuence, good or bad, by our daily
words and acts. 1t is then we show
forth most plainly what are our pur-
poses and ruling motives in life.
Though we may not picture them or
describe them here they are most dis
tinctly and truthfully displayed.
Then let our conceptions and ideals
of honor, of virtue, of everything be
such that, when reflected in our lives,
they not only ennoble US but lead
others on to purer, grander lives.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1893-06-01

How many of the boys living in
LamOille county, upwards of fourteen
years of age, have ever given a seri-
Gus thought as to what avocation
OF life they will pursue and to what
purpose they will live? 1t is much
better to determine early in life just
what you mean to do and fit your
self for that line of work. The time
has passed when men can attain any
great success in the old scattered
way of drifting through life, and
never through a practical business
experience, really knowing how to
excel or even do measurabIv well in
anything. The tendency of the age
is toward specialisn and centraliza-
ton of forces, and in no sense is such
tendency of forces of more practi-
cal use to those who exercise it, as
great as when applied to the direct
ing of our own individual capabili-
ties. Boys, don't fret away your
best years aimlessly. Choose your
pursuit in life; master it's minutest
details; know all you can possibly
learn of it's closest and most remote
bearings, and remember this: that
you can make yourselves just what
you elect to be, in any rational sense
of the term.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1893-06-01

Can be counted on
70 cure Catarrh- DR. Sage's Catarrh
Remedy. It's nothing new. For
% wears it has been doing that very
thing. 1t gives prompt and com
plete relief bat you want more
than that. And you get 1t, with
this Remedy there's n cure that
is perfect and permanent. The
worst chronic cases, no matter OF
how long standing, yield to its
mild, soothing, cleansing and heal.
inc properties. "Cold in the Head Z"
needs but a few applications. Ca
tarrhal Headache, and all the
troubles that come from Catarrh,
are at once relieved aud cured.
You can count on something else,
too-S5OO in cash.
You can count on it, but it's
more than doubtful whether you
earn it.
The proprietors of DIR. Sage's
Remedy, in good faith, offer that
amount for an incurable case of
Catarrh. Don't think that you
have one, though.
They'll pay You, if they can't
cure you. That's certain.
But they can cure you. That's
Just about rs certain, too.
Can YOU ask more Z
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1893-06-01

A new law regarding passes went
into effect on the Boston & Maine
railroad last week. Every holder OF
a pass must show the same every
time he rides. The other day, Har-
ris, of the Hardwick Gazette, went up
to East Hardwick on a fishing expe-
dition, and when he boarded the
train Ranney asked for "that paste
board" left it at home" said
John. Cant help that, produce
the pass or pay your fare" replied
the ticket puncher. Harris contin-
ued to argue the question, but Ran
ney was firm. John finally searched
his pockets and drew out the half
dollar that he intended to buy a re-
spectacle string of fish with and
handed it over. We do not know
how he got back home again, or
what he did to add to his catch of
the day, but we are assured that he
now carries that pasteboard" safe
ly in his inside pocket.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1893-06-01
a ftSr the Storm.

The storm is DER. The merciless
winds have ceased to lash the waves
in their fury, and now that it's wild
passion has passed, they moan with
melancholy voice, as if Borrowing for
the destruction which their wrath
has made.
Thro' the dispensing clouds the
moons pale light falls on the uplifted
face of lad struggling with one
| hand to maintain his seat on the
| floating timbers, with the other to
check the wild beatings of his heart.
With agonizing entreaty he fixes his
eyes on the pale moon, his lips move
in prayer, but the billowy wave gath
ers him in it's bosom and draws him
down in the depths to a watery
grave.
But the world moves on as before.
The sun shines just as brightly; the
birds sing just as merrily.
Yet, no sunshine enters the widowed
mothers heart. There all is an
guish and gloom, for we'll she knows
that to the inexhaustible riches of
the deep, one more treasure has been
added. Wild warnings and bitter
thoughts arise from the depths of
her soul. She turns from her God in
anger and INDUCES in wild parox-
ysms of grief. At last the tempest
slackens. Anger departs from her
wearied soul, leaving there the calm
and trustful assurance that it was all
for the best.
As we have watched the calm that
followed the storm on the deep, the
tempest that stirred the depths of
the human soul, let us now peek at
the old man with his Shopping shout
ders and snowy locks, who has bat
tied the worlds contention and
strife, and whose storms of life are
over.
AS he sits before the open fireplace,
in the mystic twilight hour, memory,
that pensive maiden, paints in the
glowing Goals the scenes of long
ago. He sees the old homestead;
the UNCOVERED cottage; the or
chard; the old well; the fields of
ripening grain-and bark Far off
in the distance he hears the COWBOYS
familiar call. A half-drawn sigh is
heard. Suddenly a twinkle comes
into the old mans eye as he beholds
some mad-cap prank played on the
unsuspecting schoolmaster.
But a tender, grave expression
steals over his face as the form of
beautiful maiden comes to view.
Long he gazes on that dear face, all
the deep, cherished love springs up
anew in his heart.
Now he sees white-robed child,
with faxen curls, kneeIing at it's
mothers knee, softly lisping the
evening prayer.
But what means the sudden con-
fusion, the subdued voices, and the
tramp of men as they slowly enter
the room and gently lay down their
burden?
With a face blanched with terror.
the trembling mother approaches
the rude couch. No sound escapes
her lips as she gazes on the lifeIess
,orm of her only son. An awful still
ness pTevades, broken only as the
men stealthily withdraw, leaving the
mother stunned by her unexpected
grief.
His toil-worn hands are tightly
clinched, his lips are firmly pressed
together as memory with pitiless ac-
curacy recalls the indescribable woe
on the mother face.
But the hands are loosely clasped,
the lips relax their firmness as in the
glowing Goals he reads, Greater love
hath no man than this, that man
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1893-06-01

Marie Eulalie FRANCHISE d Assise
Marguerite Roberto Isabelle Fran
coise de Paule Christine Maria de la
Piete, ETC., otherwise known as the
"Infanta Eulalie," the aunt OF the
King of Spain, for the first time set
her foot upon our shores last week,
She is having a jolly good time, as
she certainly deserves to have for IN
dertaking to carry through life such
a tremendous long name.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1893-06-01
The Seal Controversy.

All will be glad when the United
States establishes her rights in the
Behring Sea. Much attention is at
tracted to the able discussion of the
subject now going on. Ex-Secretary
Tracy has an excellent article in the
May Forum on this matter:
The plain proposition now being
argued before the arbitrator is that
the seals are the property ofthe Unit
ed States, bought and paid for from
Russia, and in actual possession as
much as farmers cows. Ex-Secre-
tary Tracy sets forth this argument
very strongly. He relates the habits
of the seals, how those that herd on
the Pribyloff islands are permanent
there, going to sea only for food, and
are as plainly marked as if branded
by radical distinction of color and
quality of fur. He likens the case to
the cattle owned by western ranch
men, which run at large on the COM
mon ground and are rounded up once
a year and each owner picks out his
own. Or better yet, to a farmers
doves or bees, that have their home
on the property and go abroad in
search of food. Certainly no one
would think they had right to take
neighbours bees or doves, or that they
were free plumber when off his lot, or
that he came into possession of his
neighbours cows the moment they
strayed into the common highway.
This is the exact relation of the seals
to the United States. They are, in
fact, domesticated animals as much
as are bees or doves. Mr.. Tracy
backs up his arguments by citations
from the common law which have
governed such cases from time i'm
memorial.
AS long as Russia owned these seals
the right of property was respected
Not until recent years, when Cana
dian poachers commenced to exter-
inmate the seal by catching it in the
waters adjacent to the islands, and
then appealed to England to main
tain their right to do so, was there
any question of the right ofproperty.
The Canadian poachers take the fe-
male seals almost entirely, as these
are the ones absent from the islands
in search of food for their young.
During this season the males and the
young remain on their island homes.
The Canadian poacher shoots them
in the water, losing about six by
sinking to one secured, and thus de-
stroys three lives in every seal killed
the mother, the offspring that dies
of starvation and the unborn calf.
During the few seasons they had been
at it the herd has been reduced to al
most nothing. Mr.. Tracy says that
it is easy for the United States to ex-
terminate the seals of the Behring Sea
and secure all it's property now visi-
bic, as all herd on its islands; that to |
protect ITSELF it will have to do this
if the decision of the commission
should be against it. Certainly it will
not continue the business of raising
seals for the benefit of Canadian
poachers.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1893-06-01

lay down his life for his friends A
heroic deed A noble death! All, that
was balm for the wounded heart.
Again he sees his old home. TO
outward appearance all is the same
Yet he feels that something is want
ing His brow contracts with sud
den pain; tears unheeded trick lie
down the wrinkled cheeks, for he
misses the love of his youth, the
mother of his children, the compan-
ion of his old age.
But the brow grows smooth, tears
cease to fall as thoughts of his
daughters loving care; the little
grandchildren, that gather about
his knee, dispel the sad shadows that
faithful memory has recalled.
But memory has finished her work
and fed, the glowing Goals have
given place to dying embrrs, and
now the old man sleeps.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1893-06-01

The remains of Jeff Davis, the arch
traitor, are being removed this week
from New Orleans, where they have
been buried the past four years, to
Richmond, the head centre of the
late Confederacy, and where the
scenes OF many noted events in Da-
Wis life occurred. The people of the
South are paying great tribute to
their late leader during this event,
yet it is hoped that this will be the
last of such an occurrence, as events
of this character do not create 10y
atty to the Union, but rather tends
to keep alive treason and hatred,
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1893-06-01

BY FLORENCE b. LIVINGSTON.

BY FLORENCE B. LIVINGSTON.
Studying carefully the nature of
every object which assists in forming
our great, grand, and complete uni
verse, we can but see that each
was formed with mission.
Although some are so humble that
we are inclined to ignore the beauti-
full and perfect manner in which they
perform the part assigned them, yet,
ifw study them closely, we cannot
fail to observe their remarkable per-
formances of duty which unite in
forming a complete whole, for
The missions of all Gods objects
Are like letters, well-formed and neat,
Which, arranged by the great Author,
Form the poem of Life complete
The very stars, twinkling in the
blue armament above us, keeping 81
lent watch over the sleeping world,
are performing their duty in the
emission of light and heat.
Extending our research through
the long list of trees, flowers, plants,
sand, stones, clouds, and many 9th
ers, we find the same observance of
duty, the same effort to perform to
the fullest possible extent, the part
for which they were created, and
which is to lend its influence in
moulding the lives of each one of the
human race.
If, then, each inferior object were
designed for a special purpose, how
great must be the mission of the
highest representative of creation
man-an example of which is found
in the beautiful observance of the
commission intrusted to inanimate
bodies, impressing us with a higher
sense of our responsibility, and urg-
ing upon us the necessity of unswerv-
ing fidelity and undertaking devo-
ton to the great work of life.
When the sun of our existence first
peeps over the eastern horizon it
sheds a soft, rosy light over our
path, and under it's warming and
cheering influence we pass the first
portion of our lives.
But when, at length, we reach a
more mature age, when we leave the
innocent sports and childish joys OF
our early days in the distance; when
we begin to reason upon the great
responsibilities of life; upon it's pos
sibilities; it's greatest opportunities,
and march bravely on with firm de-
termination to ever choose the right
path, we begin to ponder well upon
our mission and to enter upon our
life-work, building for ourselves a
monument of acts, whether good or
i'll, which shall rebound to our credit
or discredit when viewed by the clear,
pure light of heaven.
1t is then that our mission becomes
apparent. 1t is the guiding star of
our existence which shines ever
brightly upon our path, and which
should inspire us to the purest
thoughts, the highest aims, and the
noblest actions.
Each moment of our Saviour's
life shows the fulfillment of deputa-
ton, an immutable devotion to
duty, in the faithful performance of
which he lived and died; and the
truthful study of one hour of this
beautiful, exemplary and wholly
missionary life, would furnish a
foundation upon which we may build
firm and useful structure of deeds
and find an ample reward in the COM
mendation of the great Architect,
and in the thought that our lives
have aided our fellowmen, have been
beneficial TO the world, and that we
have, at least, in q measure, per-
formed our mission.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1893-06-01

STRENGTH AND = EALTH-Ifyou are not feel
ing strong and healthy, try Electric Bitters
II La Grippe has left you weak use Electric
Bitters. This remedy acts directly on the
Liver, Kidneys, and Stomach. II you are
afflicted with sick headache you viii find
speedy relief by taking Electric Bitters
Large bottles only soc, at A. o. Gates drug
store.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1893-06-01

The Vermont building, the unique
ness of which gains forit the admira-
ton of many press correspondents,
is not ready toreceiv visitors.-Free
Press.
We think the above statement
would be nearer correct if the word
condemnation was substituted for
admiration. Press correspondents
and Vermonters generally do not
take kindly to the "Pompeiian
structure.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1893-06-01
$500 REWARD

We will pay the above reward for any case Of
Liver Complaint, Dyspepsia, Sick Headache,
Indigestion, Constipation or Costiyeness we
cannot cure with Vests Vegetable Liver Pills,
when the directions are strictly compiled with.
They are purely Vegetable, and never fail 90
give satisfaction. Sugar Coated. Large Box
es, containing 80 Pills, % cents. Beware Of
limitations. The genuine manufactured only
by THE JOHN G. WEST COMPANY, CHICAGO,
ILL. Sole by all Druggists.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1893-06-01
Buy a gallon Of common cheap

Buy a gallon Of common cheap
paint, and cover any wood, iron or
stone work you like. Then buy hall
a gallon of Chiffon Paint, add a
little linseed oil to it. You will find
that the half gallon covers nearly as
much surface as the gallon of "cheap
paint. But the difference does moi
end here. The appearance of the
work when done, is to the advantage
of the Chiffon Paint. 1t has a better
gloss and a more solid look than the
other. Why? Because it is made
of pure linseed oil. Even here the diff
ference does not end. Look at the
work in year or two afterward and
see which paint was the more dura-
BILE. The Chiffon? Why, certainly !!
1t was made to wear-not merely to
sell. 1t is seven times ground and
has nothing but the best materials
In 1T. Wherever once used, it is al
ways used afterward because it has
never yet failed to give complete sat
isfaction when properly applied. Get
a pound can of il and examine it.
Ask of people who have used it.
Chiffon PAINT Co, New York and Boston
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1893-06-01

Two great Sunday School Conven-
lions are to be held this year in the
city of st. Louis, Mo. The Seventh
International Sunday School Con-
vention opens Aug. 31st and holds
through Sept. End. This is to be fol-
lowed on the next Monday, Sept. 4th,
by the Second Worlds S. S. Conven-
ton, which holds through Sept. 9Th.
In these Conventions there will be re-
ports, addresses and conferences up
on various lines of S. S. work the
world over. Delegates to the Inter-
national, will be also delegates to
the Worlds Convention, and will be
entertained by the Sunday School
workers of ST Louis. Vermont is en-
titled to sixteen delegates. These
delegates are to be appointed by the
Executive Committee of the State S.
S. Association of Vermont. Further
information regarding these conven-
tions may be had on application to
Rev. j. H. Babbitt of West Brattle-
boro, VT, the Vermont member of
the International Executive Com
mittee.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1893-06-01

With Tolstoy in the Russian
Famine" is the title of remarkable
paper to appear in the June Century,
describing the experiences of Jonas
Stadling, Swede, who assisted in
the relief work at Count Tolstoy's
headquarters during the winter of
1912. The article is effectively
illustrated from photographs taken
by the author, who in a subsequent
number of the magazine will describe
his soiourn with Count Tolstoy's son
in relief work in the eastern district
of Samara.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1893-06-01
MBW B8FB.

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News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1893-06-01

Every bottle of Arnica & Oil Liniment sold
is warranted.by the proprietors to give salts
faction or money will be refunded.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1893-06-01
The following wen known and
RELIABLE FIRM s
will send upon application,
CATALOGUES
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News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1893-06-01

"Castoria is the best remedy for children of
which am acquainted. 1 hope the day is rot
far distant when mothers will consider the real
interest of their children, and use Castoria in
stead of the various quack nostrums which are
destroying their loved ones, by forcing opium,
morphine, soothing syrup and other hurtful
agents down their Threats, thereby sending
them to premature grares."
DR.. J. F. KINCHELoE,
Conway, Ark.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1893-06-01
CastOria.

"Castoria is an excellent medicine for chill
dren. Mothers have repeatedly told me of its
good effect upon their children"
DR.. G. G. OsGooD,
Mass