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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-11-01
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The present legislature deserves to
rank at the head for ingenuity-in
shirking. Last Friday mcrning,most
OF the members having departed on a
pleasure trip to Bennington, the re-
mainder concluded to follow their eX-
ample. The trains left at 1918. The
regular hour for opening the morning
session is 10 o'clock. How 10 get thro'
in season to catch the train was a
problem. Finally, some deep philos-
opher solved ii. The capitol clocks
were set ahead half an hour; the bodies
met at $3.50 (true timee the ministers
were instructed tomake short prayers;
the reading Of the journal was omit
It'd; speedy adjournment was taken,
and the 1915 trains carried a happy
crowd Of Legislators TO their homes or
other places of recreation. There are
good many laborers in Vermont
who would like TO practice this method
of shortening their days work, but
they are compelled to work full hours
and pay taxes to support the favored
300 who 90 up to Montpelier once in
two years and draw 80 per day each,
for six days in the week, whether they
spend six hours, one hour or no time
at all at the capitol.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-11-01

E. II. Cook, 4. NJ, Ph. d., cX-head
master of the Rutgers college prepara-
tory school, New Brunswick, n. j.,
and president Of the national educa-
tional association, was graduated at
Bowdoin in 1866. He organized the
West Chester, Penn, state normal
school, and was the first principal;was
principal of the Columbus, o., high
school. From 1884 to 1889, he was
principal of the normal school at Pots
dam, n. Y, spending $50, 900 in the
erection of new buildings and renoya-
ton of the old.
says the journal Of Education."M
Cook is widely known and highly ap-
preciated for the genuine boom that
every institution with which he has
been connected has enjoyed, and from
the prominence given him by the state
associations of Ohio, New York and
New Jersey. He has the tact to take
advantage of circumstances, the abili-
ty to decide promptly, and the energy
to execute. He has accomplished
enough to satisfy any mans profess
sional ambitions and yet the best work
and highest honors ought to be ahead
of him."
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-11-01
FIG
CORDIAL.
Endorsed by a WeIl-KnOwn Nswspa-
Der Man.

Every body knows Col. c. s. Forbes of
st. Adams. He has for long time been
connected with the Boston Journal and is
well known everywhere among the news
paper fraternity.
The Colonel has been greatly benefited
by the use of Fig Cordial and writes us the
following testimonial:
+. l.. TAFT MEDICAL Co.,
Messrs:-I desire to testify to the virtue
and efficacy of your Fig Cordial for con-
stipation. / tried several So called reme-
dies for this trouble, but without obtain
ing satisfactory relief. A short trial of
your fig cordial proved very beneficial and
/ can cheerfully commend your prepara-
tion to all who are suffering from consti-
@. s. FORBES.
This is only one of many testimonials
that we are receiving by every mail. Fig
Cordial differs from ordinary cathartics in
this respect Ii not only keeps the bow
eIs in perfect condition and cures consti-
patton, but is a tonic laxative and will
tone up the whole system. 1t is gentle in
its action and is, without doubt, the hest
all round medicine of fhe day. Mothers
are giving it to their chil iren everywhere,
and we have many q ateful letters telling
of the wonders it has done for the little
ones. II you are suffering from constipa-
tion, you will make no mistake in trying
Fig Cordial. Z. E. Evans & Co. can sup
ply it in fifty-cent or s1.0O bottles.
F. L. Taft Med'I Co.
Burlington, VT.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-11-01

There is trouble at this Office. Last
Saturday afternoon, at about half past
five according to our reliable time
piece, our foreman divested himself
Of his overalls and babe us cheerful
goodnight. We yentured TO ask him
why he knocked off so early. lie
pointed to the Office clock, which reg
istered six. Our ire being eonsidera-
bly, aroused by this time, we accused
him of having sci il ahead half an
hour lie admitted the truth Of our
charge, but urged in justification that
the legislature had set him legal ex-
ample by doing the same thing at
Montpelier the day before. The
had also departed, leaving no
quorum, so we were reluctantly
obliged TO foot the full weeks wage
account and adjourn. We hereby
give notice Of our intention to bring
action against the legislature for un-
lue influence.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-11-01

DR.. Cook has been sick.
Paine's celery compound has made
him well
As it has made thousands Of Others
well.
Prof. Cook is one of the editors OF
the Educational Review. He knows
just what the English language means.
Here is " hat he writes:
Last winter | had severe attack
Of the grip, which was followed by
complete nervous prostration. lost
40 pounds Of flesh in rs many days.
After trying change of climate and
various remedies without any ap-
parent benefit, at the suggestion Of a
friend | began to take Paine's celery
compound. lis effect was very mar
velous. Ny appetite returned, my
digestion was improved, and began
to sleep regularly, which had not done
for weeks. | am still taking the COM
pound, but regard myself as well
man. have recommended il TO
many Of my friends, and they are all
loud in its praise"
Can anything be palmer !
Paine's celery compound makes
people well. just try 1t.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-11-01

The House has passed bill provid-
ing that no account for newspaper
sent beyond the expiration Of a sub
scription or sent to person who has
not subscribed, shall be collectible.
There are two sides TO this question,
a. to most others. Ordinarily, il is
just that man should pay for what
be has, whether specially ordered or
not. If he takes a newspaper from
the postofiice, his promise to pay for
il is thereby tacitly implied. But
this privilege has been abused by
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-11-01

Chancellor Caprivi of Germany has
resigned, owing to differences of opin-
ion with the emperor. Who wants
the job?
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-11-01

The bill providing for the abolition
of graded school districts met the fate
it deserved. The Senate committee
consigned it to the keeping Of Nc
Ginty at the bottom of the sea.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-11-01

Safe to say Senator Plumley's bill
providing for the publication of the
laws by the newspapers at the close of
the session viii pass.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-11-01

a despatch announces the discovery
of natural gas near Brattleboro. That's
no news to Brattleborians, who have
lived in the eflulgence of Messrs. Full
Ter, Hooker and Martin Lol) these
many years.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-11-01

House bill ls9, introduced by Mr..
Hines of Brattleboro, should receive
the approval of the legislature. Adj
journment should not be taken until
some efiectual means of dealing with
tuberculosis is adopted. \ grave re-
sponsibility rests upon the legislature
concerning this matter.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-11-01

Mckinley Is receiving an ovation
wherever he goes. The people are
with him.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-11-01
AN EASY WEEK
LCcntinued Irom sixth page. }
monday.
SENATE.


Bills Introduced:-S 46, by Senator
Darling, BY request, amending section
4,66s of the Vermont Statutes Pro
yides that when person knows war
rant is out 10 Kill his dog, and hides
the dog 10 prevent the execution of the
warrant, he shall be fined not less than
SO nor more than S50I; Judiciary
com.
; 81, By senator Plnmley, relating
TO the promulgation of the laws and
repeating No. l0l of the laws Of 1892.
provides that newspapers publishing
the laws shall be paid the actual cost
Of composition and. in addition, Il
sum equal to 81 per hundred Of the
circulation I; judiciary com.
5 50, by Senator Reed. TO prevent
the sale of fraudulent goods and re-
strict bankrupt and fire sales Ii
provides that a person who exhibits
any goods except agricultural prod
ucts and apples in a town or city in
which he is not resident, who is not
a legally licensed peddler, shall obtain
"a permit from the selectmen or alder
men: and if the selectmen deem the
goods fraudulent, the permit shall be
refused. The fee for the permit shall
be 50 and 3 per cent of the appraised
value ofthe goods; general com.
HOUSE.
Bills introduced:-H ls4, by Mr..
Beard Of Orange, relating to the dis
posal Of surplus funds belonging to
school districts on or before April l,
1896. Provides that said surplus
shall be distributed pro rata, ON or he
fore Feb. 10, 1898, TO persons having
grand lists in such districts; com. on
claims.
II ls6, by Mr.. Tracy of Shelburne,
10y request, in addition TO ch. 20, YER
mont Statutes, relating to grand list.
Provides for quadrennial revision of
real estate appraisal in the state at
large. The bill as proposed re-estab-
fishes an old law equahzing taxationl;
com. on grand list.
II ls9, by Mr.. Hines of Brattlebo-
ro, 10 establish a board of commits
sioners on tuberculosis. Board 10 ex-
anime into the subject and to make
regulations preventing the spread of
the disease. Expense not to exceed
$4,000 per year,; judiciary COM, by
request.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-11-01

Dr. Glidden's RI e lmatic Cure viii cleanse
the system of all Rhtu matte poison in the blood.
For sale at Morton's drug store.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-11-01

Representative Peck of Brookfield
has proved himself the farmers friend
by Introducing bill to prevent the
double taxation of mortgaged real es-
tate. 1t is a blot upon Vermont that
certafa persons are compelled to pay
taxes ON their debts, while Others, no
less worthy, are exempted on account
Of debts they owe.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-11-01
New Club Rates for 1894-5.

er Above offers are good only in
Vt. Out Of VT. add 25c
~Pay your Postmaster or address
L.B.Jobnson, West Randolph. Vt.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-11-01

So it seems the tax commissionship
is the plum which custom awards 10
the man who nominates the Republi-
can candidate for governor in conyen-
ton. z. X. Gleed spoke for Page in
'90 and the Office was his under that
executive; Martin performed a simi-
lar service for Fuller two years ago
and the same reward fell TO him; to
Foster, who nominated our present
governor, now comes the office. just
what there is in common between the
qualifications of a campaign orator
and a tax commissioner that makes
one a stepping-stone to the other, may
not be clear TO those not favored with
a peep into the political debit and
credit journal, but it is evidently
clear to the parties most concerned.
Now that this matter is fully under
stood, what a babel there viii be when
the next Republican state convention
gets TO the point Of hearing the nomi-
mating speeches!
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-11-01
Tuesday.
SENATE.

Bills Passcd:-S IL, to promote the
establishment and efficiency of free
public libraries. Senators Barber and
lIazen spoke in favor of the bill. II
81, incorporating the Wells River
Valley Telephone company.
Third readings %, laying a tax
on bicycles. II 80, setting apart a
portion of the day for the teaching of
patriotism in the public schools.
Bills Introduced:-S 60, by Senator
Worthen, relating to the delivery of
telephone messages. Provides that
telephone companies shall on request
take any message in writing at the Of
flee to which it is sem, and deliver it
as telegraph messages are delivered, ,on
the same terms. The rate for mes
sages shall not be increased to cover
the cost of this act. Employees who
violate this act shall be fined not more
than S2Ol; general com.
: 62, BY senator Worthen, To pre-
vent tuberculosis in cattle, and pre-
scribing the duties of state and local
boards of health in relation thereto.
! Provides that the state and local
boards of health shall obtain all pos
sibie information on the subject. The
state board may require any precau-
tiOn deemed necessary. May order
the destruction Of cattle and all objects
which may convey eontagion. May
employ a veterinary or medical prac-
{ toner to assist in the killing of cat
tie. May prescribe rules and regula-
tions for the same. No animal shall
be killed until examined by a veteri-
nary. The governor shall appoint an
to act with an appraiser Sc
lected by the owner of cattle killed, TO
the value. Ii post-mor-
TEN examination shows that the ami
NAL had tuberculosis, the owner shall
receive half the appraised value, TO be
paid by the statel; special com. on
public health.
: g., by Senator Bell, amending the
ballot law. Provides Sec.
10 shall be amended so certificates of
shall be filed within tif-
teen days after the date of the conven-
ton by which they were made. Ger
tiiicates To be filed with city, village
or town clerks shall be filed not more
tnan twenty days nor less than ten
b fore the day of election. All the
of each political party
shall be arranged on a separate ballot.
Wherever the words, ..This ballot was
marked with my assistance, occur, the
words, prepared with my assistance,
are to be substituted. If voter de-
sires TO vote for the entire list, no
marks are to be made on the ballot. If
be desires to vote for candidate
whose name is not on the ballot, he
shall write the name and cross out the
name for which he does not wish TO
vote. No ballot is to be removed
from the polling ice b, fore the lose
Of the polls No ballots except those
provided in accordance with this act
shall be countedl; com. ON elections.
rronffnnad ~, r,aoa A
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-11-01

Burlington gets another plum. The
Hon. d. j. Foster, generalissino of
the Young Mems Republican club Of
Vermont, which is reputed to exist,
though no man knoweth its resting
place, will relieve the Hon. Jeems l..
Martin of Brattleboro of the duties of
commissioner of taxes for the next
two years. Down with the old round
ers. Give the young FOUNDERS show
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-11-01

some publishers and made to serve the
purpose of crowding papers onto peo-
pie who did not want them. II the
bin should become a law, ii would, in
our opinion, be beneficial, rather than
harmful, to the newspapers. 1t would
place them all on eash-in-advance
basis, system which this paper long
since adopted with entire success.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-11-01

Who is betting on nlll :
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-11-01

VIII Lord made strong fight for
his bill excluding members OF the leg
islaime from eligibility As candidates
for certain state offices to be filed by
the legislature, but the House voted it
down. Ii was hardly to be expected
that the members of this body would
confess themselves unworthy of any
Office that might fall to them. The
possession of 'wisdom and virtue
does not exclude human nature, to
any considerable extent.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-11-01

II may be sassy" question, but
we would like to know if the State is
expected to foot the bill for the liquor
consumed 10y those 80 or so members
OF the legislature who visited the state
fish hatchery at Roxbury last week.
Did Commissioner Warren act as
host, or merely a waiter, when he set
'em up to the boys and al hands
drank TO the health Of a big fish ap-
preparation i? Quite likely il will ap-
pear in the auditors account as a nee
essary 'incidental' expense. Ought
Warrcn's money and position to shield
him from prosecution as a dispenser of
liquor? and il 50, WHY
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-11-01

CONTINUED on page a.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1894-04-17
ESTABLISHED 1879

pay, mills nldes himself when they ar
proach. He doesn't want to hear them.
Moreover, they are mistaken. They don't
know what is good for them. Things
may be hard just now. Times may be
dull But by and by, at some uncertain
period in the future, shoes will be cheap
er, coats will come down, -four will be
almost as cheap as dirt, and salt will be
as plenty as snow in the winter time.
DEMONSTRATIONS, no matter how beautl-
full and inspiring, don't satisfy hun
CRY mans appetite, nor can they warm a
little child that is cold
Thus and therefore Mills keeps well
out of the way. He does not want to
hear the plea of labor. He does not want
to be turned backward to his former
groans and promises. He is determined
to stand by the Wilson bill. However,
he was caught the other day. A COM
mittee followed until they cornered him.
They were men of labor They had trav-
eled many miles. Under their arms they
carried specimens of their skill and in
dustry. They had pieces of American
carpet and of American fannels, skeins
of American yarn and an assortment of
| American tablecloths.
Likewise they had some facts as to
wages. For instance: When they worked
before the Mckinley law was threatened,
their wages were two and half times
greater than were the wages paid for the
same kind of work in England. They
wanted to show Mills their carpets and
yarns and to tell him their facts. But
he would neither see nor listen. He
hadn't time. Further than that, he was
fixed and Interchangeable. He believed in
free trade, absolute, unequivocal. The
workmen could not be heard. He did
not think they ought to be heard. More
over, he had no personal desire that they
should be heard. Cleveland Leader.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1894-04-17


The most extraordinary instance per-
haps of the stoutness as we'll as speed OF
the race horse was afforded by Quib-
bier, who In December, 1886, ran 80
miles round the fiat at Newmarket in
81 minutes and 10 seconds. In 1772 a
mile was run by FREELY in minute and
As seconds, and Flying Childers ran
over the Beacon course miles l fur
long 1873 yards-in 7 minutes and 80
! seconds.
In1745 Mr.. Thornton rode from STREET
ton to London. back and again to Lon
don, making 215 miles in II hours on
turnpike road and uneven ground, and
when the wretched state of the roads at
that period is considered the feat be-
comes truly remarkable.
Sir Robert Carey, when he rode from
London to Edinburgh to inform King
James of the death of Queen Elizabeth,
is credited with doing a remarkable
thing in having ridden 800 miles in less
than three days. He did not come off
scathless, for he had several falls and
received many bruises, and he came
into the king 3 presence all battered and
blood stained.
During our Revolutionary war Gen
eral Lafayette rode from his headquar-
ters in Rhode Island to Boston, dis
lance of almost 20 miles, in seven
hours, and Immediately upon having an
interview with Washington made the
return journey in 61s hours.
In this connection the famous ride OF
Nicks, or Dick Turpin, should not be
forgotten. He had committed robbery
in London about O'Clock in the morn
ing, and fearing arrest made for Graves
end, where he was ferried across the
Thames and appeared the same night at
O'Clock upon the Bowling Green of
the city of York. He was nevertheless
arrested, and upon his trial was acquit-
ted, the jury deeming it physically inn
possible for the same horse to bear the
same man 800 miles in 16 hours. -Bos-
ton Herald
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1894-04-17

Bucephalus, the horse of Alexander
the Great, was in all probability the
most celebrated horse of which we have
any knowledge. He was bought for the
sum Of 10 talents from Philonicus out
of his breeding pastures of Pharsalia,
and it is known that he was skewbald,
or, in other words, white, clouded with
large deep bay spots, this particular
breed being valued by the Parthians
above all others, but being disliked by
the Romans because SO easily seen in
the dark.
Bucephalus was ridden by Alexander
at the battle of the Hydaspes and there
received his death wound. Disobedient
for once to the command of his master,
he galloped from the heat of the battle,
brought Alexander to place of safety,
knelt, as was his custom, for him to
alight, and having thus performed his
duty trembled, dropped down and died.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1894-04-17

1t is an old saying that every dog has
his day. According to an English au-
thority, that day is neither very long nor
specially comfortable in FIJI. 1t is inn
possible to keep foreign dogs alive for
much more than a couple of years. Those
born there may live four years. The
cause of this mortality is a species Of
worm that lives in the blood vessels, ar
teries and heart. Adult specimens Of
this parasite sometimes measure as much
as five inches, and the blood of some an
imals is actually swarming with them.
Puppies are often troubled with them,
although it seems to take about SIX
months to develop them to a troublesome
stage. When dog is attacked, it begins
with a sharp barking, which is at once
recognized as the beginning ofpoor Fido's
last chapter Thus far no remedy has
been found or even suggested. The same
parasite is found in dogs in eastern Asia,
and identical symptoms are noted. The
animal may live six months to two years
after the first indications are Observed
New York Ledger.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1894-04-17
President Crystal Plate elias
ST Iouis Sept. 20, 1898.
SENATOR MILLS AS A DoDoER.
He Avoided the workingmen When They
visited Washington.

Visited Washington.
Many workingmen are hurrying on to
Washington. They represent hundreds
of thousands of their fellow citizens.
Some of them are paying their own way.
Others are having their expenses met by
the workmen who send them. These
men from first to last are independent.
They are Republicans and Democrats.
They ask no favor. They are honest,
industrious and patriotic Americans.
While they seek no favors, they do de-
mand justice and their rights as citizens
Of the republic.
They have been told that the Demo-
Gratis are their friends. Democratic or
ators have groaned for labor. Demo
cratic editors have shrieked fraud and
robbery. A Democratic candidate for
the presidency has rumbled most dismal
". Workingmen have therefore be-
lieved that they would be welcome in
Washington. Consequently they have
gone.
What have they found? An atmos-
phere too cold to measure. They are not
welcome. On the contrary, they have
been put off, put out, avoided and almost
evicted. Mills has lodged them. Yet
Mills has Always been their friendl He
has almost wept over their wrongs-their
wrongs by which they have had regular
employment and living wages. They
have had houses over their heads and
bread and meat ON their tables. Their
children have had clothing and school
ing. Their wives have had bonnets and
silk dresses. But Mills wept
At this day, however, when these very
workmen have neither employment nor
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1894-04-17
AN ACCOMMODATING LION.

An athlete one vacation
Met a lion in privation
On desert where the lion food was rare.
The lion was delighted
That the athlete he had sighted,
But the athlete wished that he had been else
where.
The athlete dared not fight him,
And he recalled an item
That was published in some journal he had read
OF o lion that retreated,
] Disheartened and defeated,
When an unarmed hunter stood upon his head
On this hint from print extracted
The athlete promptly acted
And brandished both his shoe heels high in air
Upon his feat amazing
The lion sat a-gazing
And studied the phenomenon with care.
Said the lion: This position
Is quite against tradition,
But I'll gladly eat you any way you choose.
Inverted perpendicular
Will do. I'm not particularly
He finished him, beginning with his shoes.
Tudor jerks in St Nicholas.