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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-12-12
THE NEWSPAPER PUFF.
Writing One Is Like Taking the Pilot
graph of Homelg Baby.

Writing One Is Like Taking the Photo
graph of Homely Baby.
The newspaper puff is something that
makes men feel bad-if they don't get it,
observes Bill Nye in Texas Siftings. Tha
groundwork of the ordinary newspaper puff
consists of a good moral character and
good bank account. Writing newspaper
puffs is like mixing sherry cobblers and
mint juleps all through the summer months
for customers and Quenching your own
thirst with rain water. Sometimes a man
is looking for puff and don't get 1t; then
he says that the publication is going down
Hill, and that it is in the hands OF a monopo-
~, and be would stop subscribing if he did
not have to pay his bill first Writing a
newspaper puff is like taking photograph,
of homely baby. If the photograph doesn't
represent the child with wings, and halos,
and harps, and things, it shows that the
artist does not understand his business. Sc
1t IS with the newspaper puff the puffee
doesn't stand out like the bold and fearless
exponent of truth and morality it shows
that the puffer doesn't understand human
nature. It is more fun to see man read a
puff of himself than it is to see fat man
slip up on an orange peel The narrow
minded man reads it over seven or eight
times, and then goes around to the different
places IN Town Wnere the paper Is taken,
and steals what copies he can. The kind.
hearted family man goes home and reads 4
to his wife, and then pays up his bill on the
paper. The successful business man, who
advertises and makes money, starts i'm
mediately to find the newspaper man and
speak word of grateful acknowledg cement
and encouragement. Then two men start
out OF the sanctum and walk thoughtfully
down the street together, and the success
full business man takes sugar in his, and
they both eat Glove or two; and life is
sweeter, and peace settles down like a
turtle-dove in their hearts, and after a
while lamp-posts get more plentiful, anc
every body seems to be more or less intoxi-
Gated; but the hearts of these two men are
filed with nameless joy, because they
know just where to stop, and net make
themselves ridiculoCs.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-12-12
1t Was Never Patented.

The common cow-catcher attachment to a
locomotive is about the only article of uni
versal use that was never patented. 1t was
invented by D. B. Davies, of Columbus, O.,
still living and quite aged. He borrowed
the idea from the mold-board Of the plow
which is used to throw up the soil to one
side, but was so busy he neglected to patent
it until it was too late. 1t is in use to-day
as originally invented by Mr.. Dawes, with
out change or deviation from the original
plan, and has saved millions of dollars
to railroad companies, and probably thou
sands of lives, but not penny to the in
ventor.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-12-12
A Man 113 Years OLD Journeying Alone
from ArIansaS to Kentuckv

from Arkansas to Kentucky.
James McMillin, of Bardwell, KY, says a
Cairo Qll.) letter to the st. Louis Globe
Democrat, spent few hours in this city re-
Gently en- route home alone from Arkansas,
where he has been visiting relatives. Mr..
McMillin enjoys the distinction of being the
oldest man known in this section of the
country and probably in the United States.
He was born in Botetourt County, Va, of
which Fincastle is the county seat, in the
historic year of 1776, and succeeded to his
fathers name without the change of an in.
itial letter or alteration of photography.
His mothers maiden name was Diana Chit
wood. His father died at 81 and his mother
at 106 from natural causes.
When seventeen years of age "Uncle
Jimmie" as he is known to his friends, be-
came one OF colony who, under those two
noted Virginians, Peyton Randolph and
Stephen Randall, started west 'to grow up
with the country" They settled in what is
now East Tennessee. Subsequently he,
with his faithful wife, emigrated to Nash
vile, Tenn, and engaged in merchandising,
serving two terms as sheriff. Later he To-
Gated at the delta of Yazoo Pass, on the
Mississippi, where he became an extensive
planter, residing there fifty three years. In
1881 he came to Bardwell, KY, where he
now lives.
He has been twice married and is a wild
over now, IS the father of twenty-three
children, two of whom are living, and they
are accounted quite aged. He is fond of to-
bacco, which he chews, but IS opposed to
liquor in any shape, and claims not to have
drank dropin eighty-iye years. AS
souvenir he exhibits copper coin of the
date of 1776, which he has carried since he
was twelve years old. He is in possession
of documentary evidence with reference to
his birth that places beyond doubt his claim
to be 113 years OF age. His fund of anec-
dotes Is large, and his tales of eighty and
ninety years ago are interesting and anus
ing. Heis quite strong of limb, mental
faculties clear, and travels alone.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-12-12
Died from Tight Lacing.

"a verdict of death from tlgnU IacInS
comes from q Birmingham jury, e1-
pressed as verdict OF "Death from press
nre round the waist.n The subject was
servant girl who died after a fright. and
her death was attributed by the medical
witness to the fact that she was laced too
tightly to enable her to stand any sudden
emouon. She was notorious tight LAGER,
not only at the waist Her collar titted so
closely that 1t was impossible to loosen it
at the critical moment. Under her corsets
she wore tightly buckled belt
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-12-12

WITHDRAW the currency and let it
be reissued by the banks, for which
privilege they will pay one-half of one
per cent per annum and loan the same
to the dear people at rate varying
from 10 to 20 per cent. Bright idea,
indeed. That is, nice thing for the
bankers.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-12-12

THE secretary of war wants the
standing army increased; and Grover
recommends it in his message. The
secretary of the treasury wants to
adopt the Baltimore banking scheme;
and the president recommends it in his
message. Truly, the liberty of the PEG
pie is being threatened.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-12-12
Publlcans Paw the cab Fares,

The heads of the Danish police have intro
duced way Of surpressing intemperance
which is both simple and original II aman
Is found drunk in the streets or at public
places cab is hired and he is taken home.
II he is too intoxicated to be communicated
with he is taken to the police station and
kept till he is able to give his address, when
he is taken home by cab. The best part Of
the performance is the fact that the pub
lican VINO has given the last glass of drink
to the victim is made responsible for the
cab fares, which sometimes amount to O
considerable sum.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-12-12

THE New York World and the New
York Sun, two of the most notorious
Plutocrdtic old party sheets in the
United States, concede gain of 6OO,-
600 votes to the peoples party last No
vember. More evidence of the party's
death.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-12-12

ESTABLISH government banks and
you will have sound stable institu-
ton. But this wouldn't give the pri-
vate corporations rake off; that is
WHY government bank is objection
able to the plutocrats.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-12-12

The people are paying for their vote
for prejudice. AS long as men continue
to put party name higher than their
homes and families, we will haye in
dustrial slavery among us. A pure
and undefiled ballot is the only disin-
fectant.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-12-12

READ the Presidents message pub
lished OF the first page of the INDEX of
last week. If it don't wear your pa
thence ont, you must have the endur-
ance of Job. It gives All excellent rec
ipe for more paupeIs.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-12-12
A YANKEES VICTORY.
How the British Fleet Was Threaten
with a COK-Hida.

During the war of 1912 Montauk cattle
keeper gained signal victory over the En-
glish fleet. then lying In GARDENERS Bay,
under command of Admiral Hardy. Mon
tauk, according to the Sagg Harbor o. l.
Express, was then commons for the towns
of East and Southampton. These towns
people pastured Leo or / 100 head of cattle
on Montauk during the summer. These
A...le .vsrA 'n charge Of three keepers who
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-12-12

-Gentlemen-don't forget that | will
clean, repair or press your old clothes or
roake new ones. Farm produce or wood
taken in payment. Lizzie FIshburn,
tailoress, second house west of Dor
gan's.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-12-12

ANOTHER evidence OF irrigation be
ing profitable is that j l.. Bristow. of
the Irrigation Farmer is appointed to
be Governor Morrlll'S private secretary
AT a very good salary -Ex.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-12-12

AND still the number Of aspirants to
the u ; senatOishlD grows. Cy Le-
land has publicly announced himself as
a candidate.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-12-12
-Four GeographIcal Point..

The most eastern point of the United
States is Quoddy Head, Me-; the most
northern point is Point Barrows, Alaska,
the most western is Alton Island, and the
most southern Key West. Working from
these four points, many will be surprised
when they locate the geographical center
Of the United States.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-12-12
FACTS OF INTEREST.

THERE is grave-diggers' assembly of the
Knights Of Labor.
n rrecocIOos naDy.
A fiye-year-old child In Monson, Ne, il
said to speak three languages,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-12-12

BANKS of issue are more dangerous
to the liberties CT the people than
standing armies - Thomas Jefferson.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-12-12

THE Leland Osborn libel case was
remanded by the supreme court for a
re hearing.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-12-12

gentler sex every of whom should subscribe to
Demorest's Magazine. II you are unacquanted with
its merits, send for specimen copy dree), and
you will admit that seeing these THUMBS has put
you in the way OF saving money by finding in one
Magazine everything to satisfy the literary wants OF
the whole family.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1894-12-12

THE paramount issue in republican
ranks in this state is the senatorial
plum.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-07-26
Motion for Dishnrment.

A motion was filed last week before
the supreme court at Montpelier for
the disbarment of j. j. Enright, q
prominent lawyer of Burlington.
The court has notified J. 4. Cush-
man of Burlington. secretary OF the
Chittenden county bar, to file infor-
nation in the ease to be heard before
referees appointed by the court.
These referees are Hon. II. c. Slmrt-
LEFT of Montpelier and l.. NJ. Read of
Bellows Falls.
The action for debarment grows
out of Mr. Enright's conduct in the
recent ease Of the executors of the e.
tate Of NJ. L. Bingham against the
Phoenix fire insurance company of
Brooklyn. in this case, the attorneys
for the fire insurance company claim
that Mr.. Enright, executor and at
torney of the bingham estate, offered
TO sell out the case TO Hon. L. II. Hard,
leading counsel for the insurance
company.
Mr. Enrignt is a Democrat in poll
ties, and in 1892 was candidate on
the State ticket for secretary of State.
He has long been identified with the
leading business concerns Of Burline-
tom
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-07-26
APatriotic Speech.

The following was the concluding
paragraph of General Gordon's speech
in the United States senate on Wednes
day, and it is worth republishing just
as he delivered il, as follows:
IL stand here to proclaim, not as a
Southern man, but as an American
citizen. and ] wish that my voice could
reach every law-breaker on the conti-
nent. that the men who wore the grey
from 1861 TO 1866, and who confront
ed the stars and stripes in that great
conflict. may be found side by side
with the men who v ore the other uni
form. following that same flag in up
holding the dignity of the Republic
over which it floated, and every law
upon the statute books
This utterance was received with a
tremendous outburst Of applause.
which started on the floor, and spread
over the senate chambers into the gal
leries. The Washington correspond
ent of the New York Herald says,
s.No speech delivered in congress
since the war has done more to wipe
ont sectionalism and bring about a
feeling of good will between the
North and South than that delivered
bv senator Gordon
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-07-26
Three Old Commissions IN the Posses
sion ofa Resident of Milton.

The Burlington Free Press publish
ed the following communicated from
Ira A. Manley of Milton:
II saw in your daily of the 18th OF
july notice of an old commission is
sued TO Jesse Downs. | have in my
possession three commissions issued TO
my grcat-grandfather, Joseph Learned
Jr., of Fairfax, one dated july ), 1902,
appointing him fourth sergeant of the
2nd Co. of militia, 2nd regiment, eth
brigade and 3D. division, signed by
Levi House, lieutenant colonel COM
mandant; another appointing said
Joseph Learned, ensign in 2nd Co.,
Isl Regiment, Bird brigade and I'd di-
vision of State militia, bearing date of
June, 1905, signed by Isaac Tichenor
and VIM. Page, secretary; and third
bearing date of August, 1907, appoint
ing the same Joseph Learned lieuten-
ant of I'd Co., infantry, LIST regiment,
3rd brigade and Bird division of State
militia, bearing the signature of Isaac
Tichenor and VIM. Page, secretary,
and sworn before Jacob Davis, mario.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-07-26

The tariff from nearly every railway
station in our State is arranged for.
but the foregoing will prove of use in
calculating estimates. Additional in
formation can be had by addressing
these headquarters.
The foregoing prices cover cost of
ticket to Pittsburg and return, but do
not include baggage transfers or par
lor car accommodations.
Tickets are good going from Sep
TENDER To 10, and returning not later
than September 20, 1894.
Arrangements are also perfected by
which steamer berths may be secured
| by any Of the comrades who wish TO
go by way of the No. ! route to New
York, but owing to the contemplated
rush. any comIade who desires a berth
or stateroom must notify these head
quarters of the fact not later than
August |, together with the Enclosure
of 81 to pay for such accommodation
as department headquarters will not,
under any circumstances, arrange for
these details and become responsible
for the same.
\ detail from the department staff
has visited Pittsburg and made salts
factory arrangements for first-class
quarters, upon the American plan at
Hotel Schlosser, a fine hotel, ON the
line Of march, for $500 per day. Ii
would be considered a favor to de-
partment headquarters, if all who are
to be present at Pittshurg, desiring
quarters al the Schlosser, would noti-
fy the department commander of such
desire. not later than August -. in
order that the rooms may be assigned
before our arrival, thus doing away
with the confusion usually attendant
upon such occasions. To Others who
desire accommodation for 81 To - per
day. il IS announced that plenty of
such accommodations are to be had.
but they must be engaged not later
than August Is. Notice of such de-
sire will receive prompt attention from
these headquarters, and the rooms
and board secured in advance, in order
Ia avoid inconvenience after arrival.
An abundance of free quarters with
free beds may be had, comrades sup
plying their own blankets. ANY COM
rade who desires such accommOda-
tions should make arrangements with
these. headquarters not later than Aug
ust IL. Ii is hoped that the foregoing
dates may be borne in mind. as il may
be impossible TO procure any accom-
modations after that date.
Ii is advised that all carry lunch
boxes on the trip, going and coming.
Department headquarters, with staff,
viii leave Newport on Saturday, sep
tember :, at Sis a. m. on New York
express, pursuing the No. , route to
New York, arriving about 9 p. M,
thus allowing a full nights rest before
proceeding on the journey on the 9Th
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-07-26
Pension for Mary Brown.-A Special
Case.

Gen. Grout in the lower branch of
congress and Senator Proctor in the
higher house succeeded in securing
the passage Of bill to pension Mary
Brown of Berlin.
Very few such bills have become
laws in this congress. The beneficiary
named in this bill is over so years old,
in feeble health, and supported by
charity. The soldier was the depend
ence and support Of the beneficiary
when he entered the service, and af-
ter he left it until his death; but a
widow survived him, which prevented
his dependent mother drawing PEN
sion under existing law. The sol
dier's widow did not and does not
draw pension, and as she remarked
soon after soldiers death, she never
can be pensioned as his widow.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-07-26

inst, and arriving at Pittsburg at II
I p. IN. on the evening of the 9th. Mem
beers of the staff and comrades may
connect with headquarters train al
Newport, st. Johnsbury, Wells River,
White River junction, Bellows Falls
and BratTleboro, or Springfield, Mass,
If desired.
The 2sth national encampment of
our order is destined to be one of the
largest ever witnessed.
The committee of arrangements
and the people of Pittsburg have la
bored diligently to secure every COM
fort and convenience possible for the
men composing this notable gather
ing. Let the Green Mountain boys of
1861 respond to the generous invita-
ton as freely as they did when
they signed three years ell
enlistment contract 33 years ago. Let
us visit the great city which did so
much for the Union, and as we gather
from hill and dale, and rehearse of
glorious, heroic past, of a period with
in our own historv-of friendship
different from any other, formed when
we were "boys, and which increases
in intensity as the years come and 90.
1t cannot be described, nor can it be
understood.
"But there never was such bond, | ween,
For such as have drank from the same
eanteen."
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-07-26
Around the Campfire.

Charles Acknowledged 81 wears,
who died at his home in Gardner,
Alass., saturday night of Bright'S dis
.>e, was q member of Co. X, lst vi.
cavalry.
Mrs. Julia Smith, president of the
w. r. e., of Washington invited the
corps to her house TO celebrate the 9Th
anniversary of its organization. A
good time was enjoyed by all.
The pension bill, as agreed to by
both branches of Congress, carries an
appropriation of $50, 900, 900. which
will undoubtedly enable the pension
department to meet all the legitimate
demands upon it, and at the same
time attest the continued gratitude of
the country to the disabled veterans of
the war.
Capt. Samuel r. Waterman of Nor
risville died at the Soldiers Home at
Bennington on July IA, aged 46. He
served in the 2Gth New York cavalry
and was stationed at ST. Adams after
the raid. For the past eight or ten
years he has been one of the most eff
Gent postal clerks in the service, on
the route from Swanton to Portland.
Irving G. Burt died suddenly at his
home in Pownal, Saturday morning,
July II. He had a paralytic shock a
few hours before and did not rally
from it. He served during the war in
the l1th Vermont and was an active
member of Custer post. The funeral
was attended Monday, quite dele
CATION from the post going down. His
wife is sister Of DR. II. j. Potter, ST..
Dr. Almon Clarke, who was assist
ant surgeon of the 10th Vermont In
fantry and afteIward surgeon of the
LIST Vermont cavalry during the Civil
War, has been elected president of the
Wisconsin medical society, and has
also been appointed professor of ply
steal diagnosis in new medical col
lege at Milwaukee. He is twin broth
er to Col. Albert Clarke of Boston.
The third Vermont regiment will
have reunion in the G. AR. hall, st.
Johnsbury, on the 10th of August.
Several good men are expected 10 be
present, among them Senator Proctor,
Judge Ncazey, and Others. This reg
iment was organized in this town in
1861. Co. G., Capt. Allen, was recruit
ed in this town. \ glorious good
time is expected and all members of
the regiment are earnestly requested |
to be present and enjoy it. The regi-
ment was mustered out of service in
1864, about 100 returning home.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-07-26
Criminal Glow Coming to Vermont.

Sheriff Wilson of Bennington coun-
ty left there July Is for Albany, with
a requisition on Gov. Flower for de-
livery to the sheriff of Elmer Glow,
who is wanted for burglary and Jail
breaking. Glow is now confined in
the penitentiary at Albany fora bur-
glary committed in Cohoes. His term
expires Thursday, and at the expira-
ton, sheriff Wilson expects to receive
him from the penitentiary officials and
bring him to Bennington for confine-
ment in the county Jail.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-07-26

Calno Bakers music store at st
Adams was broken into Monday
night of last week and cornet. clari.
net and piccolo were stolen. The III
strnments were valued at about $40.
The money drawer was also forced
open and Il small amount Of pennies
were taken. Thomas Brown and
James Barr were arrested and the in
struments were recovered. Brown
was bound over to the county court in
/ the sum of $500. Barr's case was
continued to the 3lst. Barr seemed
to be innocent of the crime although
the instruments were in his trunk.
A son of Commodore McDonough,
the hero Of Lake Champlain, died in
New Jersey recently. The mention
of the fact reminds us how few lives
are necessary to connect the United
States of to-day with historic past
that is dim in the distance. 1t will
be eighty years on the eleventh of
next September since McDonough
captured the British squadron on
Lake Champlain, fighting brave
battle with great skill and courage
and foillng the British attempt at an
invasion of Northern New England.
General Macomb with 1900 regulars
and such militia as he could get to-
eether barred the advance of the Brit
ish army of twelve thousand men
and held it in check. but the issue Of
the contest was decided on the lake.
Had the British captured Melon
ough's squadron, Macomb would have
had to give way, for his flank would
have been turned and his commune
cations would have been cut off, Cap
tain Mahan would see in the battle
another demonstration of the infiu-
ence of sea power on history for Me-
Donough's victory just reversed the
conditions on which the British de-
pended for the success in a campaign
in Northern New England and New
y ork.-Windsor journal.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-07-26
A Vermont Trotting Circuit.

A trotting circuit has been formed
with these dates: Morrisville, July q
and IS; $500 in purses and races in
the 2:24, free for all, 2:30, 2:45 and
300 classes.
Barre-August LIZ, and 3, with
81, 200 in purses and races in the 2:l9
trot, 2:l9 pace, 2:24, 2:30, 2:34, PAS and
2:50 classes.
Waterbury-August 10 and IL with
5000 in purses and races in the free
for all, 2:35, 2:24 and $50 classes.
South Royalton-August IA and -.
The indications promises big meet
ines.