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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1895-02-16
A Fineer!esS Family.

In Lincolnshire family in England,
lives family who suffer under the Gu
rious deformity Of being fingerlesS. This
regularity does not appear to be one
OF those freaks Of nature which may
appear in one individual, and not be
transmitted to the next generation.
From what can be learned, the sjngu-
larity has existed in the family so far
as history or tradition extends, and
there seems at present no signs Of its
diving out as the grandchildren are as
devoid of fingers as their SrandSire.
The hands Of this remarkable family
present the appearance Of having had
the fingers amputated, or. chopped of
roughly and unevcnly below the second
joint, leaving a short stump. There is
no nail or hard substance, and were 1t
not for the absence Of anything like
cicatrice a casual observer would con-
clude that the defect was due to an ac-
cident; but, as though nature had at
tempted to compensate for the absence
Of fingers, the thumbs are abnormally
large and strong.
The family are in other respects fully
endowed by nature, and do not appear
to suffer the disadvantages the absence
of fingers might be expected to entail.
One fthe daughters, aged 20, can write,
sew, knit and Is in every way as dex-
ferrous and accomplished as other girls
of her age and station. When asked if
she Ibid not find it awkward to be fin
gerless," she replied:
mo! If you had never had fingers.
you would not know you needed
them"
The only drawback that seems to be
occasioned Is the curiosity the absence
Of fingers evokes from strangers.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1895-02-16
WHAT is PLAGIARISM
Robert Louis Stevenson Lets In q Flood OF
Light on the Question.

AlSnC on the question:.
Itmay be good news to some people
to know that a vigorous effort is being
made in certain literary circles to dress
plagiarism in the robes Of virtue and
call it an art rather than a crime.
Robert Louis Stevenson has made a
charmingly frank confession as to the
debt he owes to Washington Irving,
Defoe, and Edgar Allan Poe. All of
these writers, especially the first, he
says, have been unconscious contrib
utors to his literary reputation, and he
is not alone. Ralph Waldo Emerson
says: "Originals are not original. There
is imitation and suggestion to the
archangels if we knew their history"
Mr.. Lincoin's famous remark at Get
tysburg about "government of the peo-
ple," ETC., was used by Webster, and
MIR. Cleveland's desire for "public
Office" that should be 'public trust"
was first expressed in the same Ian
guage by Charles Sumner in 1872.
And Mr.. Sumner borrowed it from
Thomas Jefferson. Shakespeare said
conscience does make towards of us
all," but Brahman who lived 1900
years before the poet said, "Guilty con-
science always makes people cowards."
1t is not likely that Shakespeare ever
heard of this Rrahman. He was no
doubt unconscious of his debt. But
Disraeli pronounced funeral oration
over the Duke of Wellington which
had been already used by Theirs
at the funeral of Marshal Saint Cry.
Now this, Of course, is plagiarism,
pure and simple, says the st. Louis
Globe Democrat. But Shakespeare and
Emerson were not plagiaristS, in the
commonly and rightly accepted mean
ing OF the word. What a man hears
or reads and really digests and mental
ly assimilates cannot be said to be pla-
giarized. Plagiarism means placing
the bodily stolen and unacknowl-
edged fruit of another mans
brain to your own account, and I
think few honest people would agree
with Voltaire that "of all the forms Of
theft plagiarism is the least dangerous
to society,"" Maybe it is the least dan
gerous to society, but it is certainly
the most dangerous morally to the man
himself. To rob man OF his brains,
especially if that man be dead and
connot defend his property, is a kind Of
mental cannibalism in which the Grim
inal adds pitiable vanity to his theft.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1895-02-16
Familiar with the Show.

Aunty showing Bible pictures to 4
r.old niece)-And now, Maggie,
who is the man in the lions den? Mag
gie-Bufalo Bill, Aunt Jennie
Brooklvn Eagle.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1895-02-16
Named After Generous Countess.

Few persons know that Huntingdon,
Pa. was named In honor Of the Count
ess Of Huntingdon, an eighteenth cen
tury great lady, who did much for til.
University Of Pennsylvania. Provost
William Smith, Of the university.
founded the little city in lit, and
gratefully honored the university's pa
r;on in naming the uew settlement. -
philadelphia Inquirer.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1895-02-16
A Wise Thief.

Judge-When you broke into the IL
brarv and stole a lot of books, why did
you take only the works Of classical
authors? Thief-Because, your honor,
modern books fetch hardly any price in
the market -Fiegende Blaetter.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1895-02-16
Spared the Trouble.

Radbourn-A man tried to commit
suicide by drowning yesterday. Ches-
ney-Was he saved? Radbourn-Ies,
be was saved from drowning. Some
idiot threw log Of wood at him and
knocked his brains out.-Exchange
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1895-02-16
At the Club.

Mr.. Murray Hill-You here, Ur
town. Why, l understood your
laughter was to be married tonight.
Nj. Uptown-So she is; but uake
it a rule never to mix In other peo
ple's affairs. Texas Siftings
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1895-02-16
The Deaircd Effect.

Doctor-The pellets left here were
to produce sleep.-Did they nave that
effect? Patient-Yes, indeed; the nurse
never wakened once during the night.
Exchange.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1895-02-16

ALTHOUGH Switzerland is mostly up
and down hill, it has 1850 mills of
railroad track, which cost over $780,
300 per mile for construction.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1895-01-10
WANTED. FOR SALE. ETC.

WOOD. Best in town. Wv B. F. GAGE.
Walton's Vermont Registers at Bucks.
Sleigh and robe for sale.
CARROLL HUNTINGTON.
Look at Thomas ad. Good time to save
money.
For SALE Choice dry wood. Cash on
delivery. GEO. F. DUMAS.
To RENT.-Eight-roo tenement on
Weston street. tt J. w. GABRIELLE.
FOUND. Child's purse with small sum
OF money at HERALD office.
Hay for sale, both pressed and In bulk.
lap JOEL A. WHITING, North Randolph.
Go to Ladd & Blodgett's, Brockfield, for
bargains in underwear and rubber goods.
For SALE-My house on corner Of
Highland and Prospect avenues.
Pm WILL CURTIS.
Gloves and mittens at almost COST We
never offered them at such low prices.
j. LARoY MANN.
FOR ALE.-zSleighs, and few second.
hand, light driving harnesses. Inquire
at Moses & Gays livery. tt
Boots and shoes left too long at E. e.
Van Orman's shoe shop will be sold il not
called for within three weeks.
Those who do not often get a gold dollar
for fifty cents will be interested in what
ave Want" on another page.
will swap top carriage or light open
wagon or secondhand wagon for spruce
lumber. ISAAC NEWTON, w. Randolph.
have made and finished some roomy
and durable sleighs. Any one wanting
sleigh will do we'll to buy one OF these.
Wv ISAAC NEWTON, West Randolph.
TOW co1a pi,, nj
from imported birds. Sent by express.
Prices, 81 to $5 per pair Address, Mrs. G.
&c. Wheaton, Box 230, Barre, vt.
WANTED.-One hundred thousand feet
OF nice white ash butts, 100000 feet OF
large red birch and $4,000 feet of good red
oak. tt J. E.SAFFoRD, Gaysville, vt.
NoTIcE.--If you want genuine bar
gains'' in Clothing, listers, Overcoats,
Refers and Vests, Caps and Gloves, you
must come to the Zone price" store and
save money. VIM. H. KINNEY.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1895-01-10
Relief in Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder dis,
eases relieved in six hours by the "NEw
GREAT SOUTH AMERICAN KIDNEY CURE. )
This new remedy is great surprise on &C
count OF its exceeding promptness in re.
lieving pain in the bladder, kidneys, back
and every part Of the urinary passages in
male or female. 1t relieves retention Of
water and pain in passing it almost imme
diately. Ii you want quick relief and cure
this is your remedy. Sold by Richard G.
Morton, Druggist, z Main ST., West Ran
1Olph. VT.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1895-01-10
Attention, Lumbermen..

Having purchased the property known
as the Tewksbury sawmill in West RAN
dolph, we are ready to do business in our
line. We would like to see all the old pa
irons and many new ones. We will do
all work IN our line in workmanlike
manner and at the lowest living prices.
Come and see US and we will treat you
well. We are also prepared to pay the
highest cash price for number one goods.
Call on us before going elsewhere.
4w MARCOTT & HAYES,
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1895-01-10
Terms, Adv't Rates, etc.

This paper Is printed every "Wednesday
,fternoon at 43 Main ST., West Randolph
vt. Price &c. copy, $125 year, (25c. LEST
in this county,. All papers stop when sub
,criptions expire. No papers sent unless
paid for.
Advertising rates So an inch per year
transient adv'ts 81 80 per month. Liberia
rates to large yearly advertisements or
application othe publisher.
( n55- Advertisers ordering special posi-.
ton will be charged 80 per cent extra.
Average circulation per week for past
year, all editions, 3947. Average for Oct.
Nov. and Dec. 1893 was 4176; for January
1894, 1850.
Address all business to
L. B. JOHNSON, Proprietor,
West Randolph, vt.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1895-01-10
Afflicted with Rheumatism.

Mr.. Geo. A. Mills OF Lebanon, Conn,
says: IL was afflicted with rheumatism In
my back ali last winter. 1t was SO severe
at times that could not stand up straight,
but was drawn ever on one side. tried
different remedies without receiving any
relief until bought a bottle OF Chamber
lain's Pain Balm. After using it for three
days, according to directions, my rheu-
matism was gone and has not returned
since. have since recommended it to
Others and know they have been benefited
by its use. For sale by M. j. Sargent &
Son, and e. E. Evans & Co.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1895-01-10
Notice,

We most respectfully ask all those who
have unpaid accounts with us to call and
settle the same to date.
Jan. LIST, 1895.
2W MORTON & TIL SON.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1895-01-10

Those who have not paid their town
taxes must do so at once or expenses
will be made, The taxes must all be col
lected, aDdlno further notice will be given.
LEMUEL RICHMOND, Collector. 2w
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1895-01-10
West Randolph.
MISS GEORGIA WHITE, Local Editor.

Poor Lii Hung Chang first lost his yellow jacket
And with it went his skill In battle, too;
And now mourns he the loss OF his positions;
For Acknowledged celestials, feeling blue,
Tolu LII Hung Chang, with Chinamanish logic
.No victoree, no armee-samee, Ii,
No tickee, why no washee'-simply meaning
That in his room they'd have Liu Kun vi.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1895-01-10

Continued on 9th page.)
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-07
The Trouble With Women.

'The trouble with women, said Smith crimpkins, is that they want us to have fun their way. They want us to sit in the house and talk about tho weather, sir; to discuss the eternal mysteries of dressmak- ing and cooking sir, and to read novels, sir, and worship babies They can't see why man should want to go to club or public dinner, sir, or take in baseball game or herse race They want us to do as they do and enjoy ourselves their way, sir. But did you ever hear of q man want ing woman to have fun his way? No, sir, not much, sirl You never heard of any mans trying to persuade his wife to go round the corner, sir, to nice quiet place, sir, where some very elegant gentle men were engaged in n rubber at cards, sir, and to smoke cigars and drink beer with the party, sir, and sit up till the cock had made himself hoarse with growing, sir, and then meander home singing Did you over hear of any mans trying to per suade a y-.ruan to have fun that way-his waya No, SIT, not by a jugful, siri''-St. Louis Globe Democrat.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-07
MAGICAL GROWTH OF PLANTS.
A French Scientist Says It Can Be Brought
 Out by Formic Acid.

A French Scientist Says It Can Be Brought
 Out by Formic Acid.
 A French scientist, M. Ragonneau, has just discovered how to make plant grow from tho seed in 80 minutes as much as it would under ordinary circumstances in as many days. Heretofore nature has shared this secret with tho Yoghis of India alone, and the methods pursued by theso clever magcians in performing this trick have been often described. They plant Q seed in the earth and cover it with cloth. In few moments tho cloth begins to be pushed upward by tho growing plant, which, in a short time, attains the height of several feet Various theories have been advanced as to tho modus operandi of this miracle, one of the latest being that tho spectators arc all hypnotized by the ma gician.
 During his travels fin India M Ragon- neau saw this trick performed. frequently and noticed that the Hindoos always i'm bedded the seed in soil which they brought with them especially for that purpose. At last he learned that they obtained this earth from ant hills. Now, as every ono knows who has inadvertently eaten one of these industrious insects, ants contain a large proportion of formic acid, with which in time the soil of their habitations be- comes charged This acid has the power of quickly dissolving the integument sur rounding seed and of greatly stimulating tho growth of the germ within.
 After a little experimenting with this ,acid the learned Frenchman was able to duplicate perfectly the Hindoo trick. His further researches have led him to believe that this discovery may be profltably ap- piled to agriculture. By infusing ants in boiling water acid as strong as vinegar can be obtained. M. Ragbnneau has achieved the best results and most perfect growth by using earth moistened with solution of 5000 parts of water to ono of acid New York World
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-07
tho transaction.

tho transaction.
 It has often been said that those persons who do not read the papers are more than likely to fall victims to every designing rascal that chooses to travel about the highways and bywnys of the world but this is not altogether true, at least it is not just to say that only the ignorant and nonrceders arc caught in this way. airly ? intelligent persons arc led as.ray by cupid ity and avaricc They are constantly striv- ing to get ahead of somebody, to drive good bargain, to ovcrreach their fellows in some way, and if they can get possession of something that looks well onssthe face of it and>yiil afford . reasonable prospect of profit they arc unable to restrain their eagerness to mako money, whatever the means may bc. It is this class of persons who bite at counterfeit money circulars and arc ever on the alert to get something for us near to nothing IS they can.
 There arc all sorts of rcprcssive and pro- tectiyo and obstructive associations organ ized and kept up us a menace to swindlers, but it may bc questioned whether the very best society would not be an experimental ono which every one could join after hay ing been onco mado tho victim of some of these interruptions individuals There is no school liko experience, and the world is full of people who will not be taught in any other way They probably get their schooling cheaper through this means than any other, and if one lessen suttices them it seems folly to withhold from them such m important branch of their education. z7( New York Ledger.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-07

the Boston Herald, writing from a town in Germany. The lads and lassies, mind you, are not marched up in row, waiting for the highest bidder. Tn most cases neither the prospective groom nor bride is present. The young folk, in fact, are up stairs in tho dance hall, where the shrill notes of polka and mazourka are accom- panied by the stamping of the peasants .Doots. But their papas arc attending to the serious business of lifc for them. There is nearly always a iniddleman-an old OK psrienoed sinner who knows every man and every woman in the neighborhood, knows the acres of each peasant owner, the cattle belonging to each as well as tho amount of his savings to T. And this old fellow it is who first brings avail able' parties together and then eggs them on to further steps. It is money, money, money from first to last, or moneys worth, which decides the point for or against. Bid against bid, the value of each piece of land, the question of mort gage or no mortgage, the amount of ready cash, the exact size of the dowry the number of heirs--ali these things arc brought up and seriously sometimes heatedly, discussed.
 This is the alpha and omega of the whole bargain, and only after all these preliminaries have been settled to mutual satisfaction does tho conversation turn to the two directly concerned, and then their physical and moral perfeotions and i'm. perfections are mentioned solely from practical point of view Sentiment there is nono in the whole transaction. The idea of calling in either the son or the daughter and asking them whether they arc willing to marry each other, or whether such thing as affection or its reverse is enter tained between them, never enters the minds of these bronzed, sinewy peasants. Such thing Is not dreamed of. It is "city nonsense. Where an agreement on all the principal points has been reached the mddleman at once makes rough draft of the contract between the two fa- thers in which especially the cash and other points in the dowry arc accurately set down and witnessed by mutual friends.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-07
Force of Habit.

They had fallen in love. Mimic scenes of affection which they had oft enacted they were now going through. in earnest.
 And now, he said, i've must part.
 'Farewelll'' she murmured.
 ''FarewellP' he replied.
 And once again farewellf'
 Farewell, farewelll"
 Alas, we must be severed FarowellP' "Farewell!'' he sighed. and she respond cd as usual. They did not cease till tho milkman came around in tho gray dawn. It was Q strange situation indeed, but one that could not be averted. He was an Eng fish actor, and she was prima donna. Inadvertently they had commenced fare yelling and couldn't stop. Washington Etnr
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-07
Borrowed the Nuptiai Fee.

Referring to ministers kissing brides, city clergyman said: Tho funniest part of Q minister's experience in the matter of marrying people is perhaps with the fee. l married a couple from the country the other morning, and tho groom gave mo $2, but in the afternoon of the same day be came to mo and asked for the loan of tho money, as he had Spent all he had and could not get homo without it. loaned it to him, and that was tho last saw of it." Philadelphia Call.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-07
SOMETHING FOR NOTHING.
The Possession That Seizes Upon Men and
 Propagatcs Swindlers.

The Possession That Seizes Upon Men and
 Propagatcs swindiers.
 There is certainly moro than merely poetic justice in the experiences of the many who part with their hard earned cash on the seductive representations. of peripatetio swindlers. Whether it be tho bunko man, the portrait fiend, the green goods dealer or the lightning rod sharp it seems to matter but little The man who has a glib tongue, unlimited assurance and no conscience whatever starts out upon tho broad and enticing thoroughfares of this great country and seeks victims in every hamlet and cottage. It might be questioned whether people who are taken nip in this way deserve sympathy
 nuuch of this trouble arises from
 n,get sopetbing for less than
 .au hudable enough am
 tho right direction,
 the promise on the
 hish AEme valuable
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-07
CONSULTATION FREE,
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and private matters sacredly inviolate. Easy payments and moderate. charges. Persons who cannot visit us in our office can, by sending their name, receive our "Perfect Question Blanks" which will enable us to treat them successfully by mail. Send cents for question list and our "Book for Men Ouly." Send 9 cents for question list for females.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-07
Q. T. DozIER, M. D.,
Specialist.

This wellknown Institute, which was established several years ago in Bir- mingham, is under the immediate su- pervision of Dr. or. Dozier, graduate of every branch of the medical and surg ical sciences, man eminentin his pro- fession and foremost among all llsouthern Specialists in hi5 remarkable and suc- cessful treatment of all chronic, nerv- ous, blood, skin and genito- urinary diseases.
 Dr. Dozier gives his individual study and efforts to the diagnosing and treat ment of every case, prepares all medi- cines and gives all directions and advice, thus securing to every patient the high est professional skill and privacy, as well as security against mistakes and the use of inferior drugs.
 All Kidney, Bladder and Urethral troubles cured i'll the shortest possible time.
 Neuralgia, Sciatica, Nervous Head aches, Insomnia, Lumbago, Rheuma- tism, Catarrh, Eczema, Palpitation of ,he Heart, Pale and Sallow Complexion, Nervous Prostration, Varicocele, Stric- ture, Gleet and Gonorrh9s, Cystitis, Psoriasis, Tetter, Syphilis, Ecysipelas, LeucorrLcea, Falling Womb, Suppressed Fis sure, Weakness, Failing Memory, Lost Power, Impotence and all results of Indiscretion, contagion or inherited diseases which vitiate the blood, impair theneryes and destroy the strength are specialties in our line, and we can point with pride to our established reputation, founded on skill and grounded in the gratitude of thousands whom we have cured.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-07
The villain Qneered.

Heroine (dcspairingly)-How much are yon paid for thus relentlessly pursuing me?
 Heavy Villain Forgetting himself)-A paltry $15 aweek and expenses, ma'am.- Buffalo Courier.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-07
THE GOOD hloUSEKEEPER.
How can 1 tell herr
 By her cellar, r1aaulu shelveG and ybitQneQ wall

Cleanly shelves and whitened walls. can guess her
 By her dresser, By the back staircase and halls, And with pleasure
 Take her measure By the way she keeps her brooms; Or the peeping
 At the "kecping' Of her back and unseen rooms; By her kitchens air of neatness. And it's general completeness, Where in cleanliness and sweetness The rose oforder blooms.
 Philadelphia Times.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-07

Are you used to serving roast beef rareY'' said lady who was cndeavoring to learn whether she suit2d the now cook.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-07
Cause Enough,

Miss E,deily-I faintcd last night Mnude- WheproPo Poseof-nie.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-07

FORTUNES. NOT HEARTS, JolNs(
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-07

The wheat weevil often dcs( being done before it Is dis
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-07

And that brings mo to the marrina market at last says . correspondenf !
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-07

\ Little German Town Where Childr
 Arc Mated by Proxy.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-01-14
RAZORs

The best Swing Strops, Mixed
White Shellac, Hair and
Horse Clippers, Hunning's
Transmitters, L. D. Hand
Telephones, Bulls Eye Dash
Lanterns, Powder Loading
Measures, Hammock Hooks,
Paint Brushes, Patent Casters,
Turn Buckles, ETC., etc., etc.