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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1895-10-24
they DON'T PAY SMALL CHECKS
Reasons why Some Business Houses Mall
Trt1lna Amounts In Bills and Stamps.

R..sons why some Business Houses Mall
Tr,flIng Amounts In Bills and Stamps.
Aseaside hotel proprietor wishing to
close his seasons account with one of
the largest upholstering establishments
ia this city, wrote for his balance few
DAYS ago, requesting check for the
four dollars and thirty-two cents that
stood to his credit. He was surprised
the day following, says the New York
Herald, to receive registered letter
containing four one-dollar bills and
sixteen two-cent postage stamps.
he made inquiries Of his neighbors
and learned that not only this pdrticu-
lar business house, but many others in
New York city, were in the habit Of
paying small amounts In cash, rather
than by checks.
"The reason for mailing cash instead
of checks in settlement OF small &C
counts" said the manager OF one of
these houses, in answer to my question,
sis twofold. For one thing, our banks
object to small checks. We have &C.
counts only with big banks, doing
business Of many hundreds Of thou
sands or millions year, and mass Of
small checks would tend to bother them
greatly. Some banks won't take &C.
counts except with the understanding
that small checks will not be drawn up
on them except occasionally.
"The principal reason. though, is to
guard us against the raising OF checks
Any check under ten dollars is very
easily raised, and there are SO many
petty sharpers engaged in that bust
ness that we are apt to be greatly
bothered and fretted by these little
frauds. We find that it is much cheap
er for us, in these days Of cheap regis
try, to settle such accounts in bills and
postage stamps, and pay the registry
charges, than to run the risk of loss
and trouble by sending lot Of little
checks all over the country"
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1895-10-24
A SERIOUS AFFAIR.
The Old Time Breakfast Of Which Newly
Married Ones Psrtook.

The Old Time Breakfast of Which Newly
Married Ones Psrtook.
The old-fashioned wedding breakfast
was training in fortitude for others
beside the bridegroom, says London
journal. 1t was the nurse of manly
virtues for some half-dozen or more of
his friends. Little do the unthinking
youths who nowadays assemble at
wedding to guy" the 'best man" sus-
pect that generation ago victim of
this description would not have had to
'dree his weird" alone. His weird
would have been breed conformity with
him by second BEST" a third best"
down sometimes in descending scale
of excellence to an "eighth best" man.
To every bridesmaid there was a
''groomsman," and to the youngest
groomsman there was speech, the re-
Spouse to the toast of the bridesmaids
health. 1t was an effort. of oratory de-
handing extraordinary tact-a demand
which, we need not say, was very rarely
satisfied-in the youth who would steer
successfully between the Scylla of sheep
ishness and the Charybdis of vulgar jocu-
larity; and many were the groomsmen
whom one or other Of these twin whirl-
pools swept away. But the survivors
nay, even the submerged-arose the
stronger fortheir plunge.
They had familiarized themselves in
imagination with the position Of bride
groom, often even assisting their imag-
NATIVE powers by Irritation with their
allotted bridesmaids; and they some
times returned home nerved for future
feats Of matrimonial daring OF which
their degenerate descendants seem in
capable.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1895-10-24
THE BRAVE LITTLE PECCARY.
A Very Plucky Fighter When He Ii Angry
Despite His Size.


OF the few American quadrupeds for
which an intelligent hunter entertains
certain amount OF respect. the col
Jared peccary is one, says writer in
the Century. Although he is little fat
sided. high-shouldered hog, wild and
uneducated, yet he is plucky fighter
when angry-and like a true child of
the wild west Is gets mad quite easily.
It always annoys him very much that
anyone should dare to 60 a-gunning
for him, and Mr.. A. B. Baker OF the
Washington Zoo, points to long slit
In the side Of his leather leggins as an
illustration Of what q Texas peccary
can do when he is very angry.
This species has a very wide range,
being found from the Red river of Ar
kansas as far south as Patagonia. In
Texas he is no longer abundant save in
the low jungly bottom lands along the
Rio Grande. It does not go in great
droves, like white-lipped peccary, and
it Is seldom that more than eight or
ten are seen together. The time was
when they were much more ready to
fight than now, but, like all other dan
gerous animals, they have learned to
fear man and his deadly firearms.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1895-10-24

Great Britain is very generous in
dealing out her ultimatums. They
worked SO well in the case OF Mica
ragua and China that she is now IA
voring Venezuela with one. Uncle
Sam may become interested in this
last one, if the Monroe doctrine has
not been revoked by our present
observation-disclosures administration.
Oh, for twenty-four hours of James G.
Blaine in the state department.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1895-10-24
Review of Reviews.

"The Carnegie Libraries" form the sub
iect Of an interesting article In the Octo-
Der number of the Review. We nave
heard SO much OF Mr.. Carnegie in connec.
ton with strikessand labor troubles that
we are surprised to read Of his spending
more than three million dollars tor the
endowmentIof free libraries. This Inn
mense sum has not been used for BOOKS
alone, but for the buildings which are
used not only for books but music halls,
art galleries. lecture rooms and museums.
His work may De seen in the city OF Pitts
burgh and surrounding cities, the area
embracing what is known as "Greater
Pittsburgh" Review OF Reviews Co., IL
Aston Place, New York.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1895-10-24
The Century Magazine.

The Century completes its twenty. fifth
year with the current issue and vigorous
and strong number 1t is. The first article
is so delightfully."- written it needs not the
added attraction Of its illustrations by Jo-
seph Pennell. It Is by Mrs. Anna Bow
man Dodd and Is a description OF "a
Cruise on the Norfolk Breads In England
There are two groups Of papers OF person
al interest; one about the poet, Keats, who
was born in October, 1885, and another
about p. J. Glave, who it will be remem-
bered died last May while Investigating
the slave trade in Africa for the Century.
In Josiah Flint's article, be gives as the
greatest cause for making men and wom-
en- tramps, "the love OF liquor, ''and thinks
the public should wake up to this fact.
Cesare Lombroso writes OF Nordau's "De-
generation; Its Value and Its Errors" and
the same subject is continued 10 Open
Letters. F. Marion Crawford concludes
"Cas Braccio."
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1895-10-24
The Art Amateur.

This magazine is Offering three months
free to all those sending In their subscrip-
tions.oetore January 1st, and looking at
the number before Us we venture TO pre-
dict a large increase in subscribers. A
better number is seldom issued or one
that will be more helpful to one wishing
for information upon the subjects treated
in an art publication. We have the usual
eight pages OF designs for china painting
and embroidery, etc. A series OF papers
is running through the numbers describ.
ing the rooms In an ordinary house, which
are illustrated. The suggestions found in
"My Note Book" are OF great value to
those who wish to purchase pictures or
art objects. Subscription $400 a year or
Csc. number. Montague Marks, Pub
Usher, % Union Square, New York.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1895-10-24
Atlantic Monthly.

The first pages OF the October Atlantic
are given to "a Singular Life" which
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps concludes with
the tragedy that has been foreshadowed
throughout the serial. The writer has
portrayed dismal side OF life and has
found some ugly spots, but we doubt II
anything she has written is stamped with
greater literary genius. Bradford Torrey
writes Of Lookout Mountain" but be
has an eye for the birds OF that section and
sets them before us In form peculiarly
his own. Boston's noted architect, Rob.
ice, which be views in poetical light as
well as an architectural. Other more than
readable articles are by Susan Coolidge,
Ellen Olney Kirk, Lafcadio Hearn and
Alvan Sanborn. The latter is in "The
Wordsworth County on Two Shillings q
Day."
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1895-10-24
LITTLE GIRLS RICH FIND.
Discovers Draft for u 1000 Hidden In q
Book In 1851.

OA8COv0kB = OEnIS IOr OlsVOV uI0Qou IN ]
Book in 1851.
While little Mabel Ennor, of Stevens
Point, Wis, was cleaning her doll
house day or two ago she found In an
old treatise on mathematics q, 900
draft on the Adams Express company.
The old book would soon have met it,
fate in the furnace and would have
carried with it the long-lost draft II
little Mabel had not given It . kick.
That kick tore the old leaves apart and
the draft futtered to the floor. The
engraving caught the child's eye and
she showed it to her grandmother.
The draft was bought by Thomas
Woodward in 1851 in San Francisco
from the Adams Express company. pay
able at sight to Thomas Woodward in
Chicago through the private banking
firm Of G. II. Smith s. Co. Woodward
was Mabel's grandfather and was an
eccentric old Englishman who was
drawn to California during the gold
craze Of ls49. In 1851 he decided to
come back east. He bought FIVE drafts
for 81, 900 each, Of which the draft re-
Gently found was one. He had no faith
In banks and hid his money In oat bins
and bran boxes. Once mice ate up
$4,000 in bills that had been placed In
9 barrel OF oats. Another time in his
absence his wife fed q barrel Of bran
In which was large sum of money to
hogs.
The draft will be taken to Chicago
and presented to the officers OF the
Adams Express company for payment
by ]. G. Cate, attorney for Mrs. Wood
ward. Since finding the draft closer
inspection Of Mr.. Woodward's papers
reveals the fact that he was for eight
years member of the British house Of
commons and his brother, who was {
member for twelve years, was for
time its speaker.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1895-10-24
NEW ENGLAND AMATEUR PHO
TOGRAPHERS.

The Work of Their Cameras Beautiful
~ Shown by tine Boston Sunday
Journal.
OF the many strong features given
among the Photographic pictures OF the
Boston Sunday Journal one OF the most
interesting has been the series OF vacation
pictures taken by New England amateurs.
The Journals Photographic pictures are
especially admired by all readers Of that
paper, and the original subjects OF New
England life shown in the new series will
be priced by all who have an eye for the
beautiful. There are many things that are
lost in the ordinary newspaper illustra.
ton, but the Journals reproduction OF
photographs by the half-tone process Is
exact, and the amateur sees in that paper
his picture just as he caught 1t by his cam .
era. Each number OF the Sunday Journal
is yeritable art gallery, for it contains
great variety ofpictures to please all tastes.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1895-10-24

The argus and Patriot is rolling
the Ephraim Morris incident under
its tongue as most delicious morsel.
1t is especially disturbed appears
to be-because the entire Republican
press of Vermont has not devoted it.
self to scourging Mr.. Morris and
his over-zealous associates in their
boycott Of the Hartford pastor on &C.
count OF his political views. This pa
per has expressed its opinion of the
course these men took and SO have
other Republican journals of Ver-
mont. Not one has defended it, but
all who have spoken have condemned
it. In spite Of this the argus, in its
contemplate effort to make political
capital of the incident, says
"We cannotregard Ephraim Morris
as other than a fair representative of
the bigoted and proscriptiye Republi.
can party Of Vermont, and fail to see
any difference between his refusal to
support a minister who voted for
Cleveland and the attitude of the last
Vermont legislature, which hesitated
and delayed and postponed action in
electing a state superintendent Of edu-
cation, because Mason S. Stone, the
best-equipped candidate, was alleged
to be a Democrat, until for very shame
they were forced to re-elect him. This
fellow feeling makes the Republicans
of Vermont wondrous kind to Eph-
rain Norris"
The Argushas sufficient intelligence
to know that there is absolutely no
ground for such an arrangement Of
two-thirds of the citizens Of Vermont
It is very cheap specimen Of black
guadism. AS to the reelection Of Sun
erintendent Stone, the Arous also
knows, or should know, that Mr..
Stones attitude toward graded schools,
as expressed in his report, was the
chief and probably the only reason
why it was not sooner accomplished.
Until assured that he would not work
to the injury Of the present graded sys-
tenn the legislature did not feel in
clined to put him again at the helm.
Such assurance was given.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1895-10-24
Cnautauquan.

A person has slight idea OF the great
good that is being done by the Chautau-
ouaimovement until he notices the ac-
count OF the work done by the circles and
the testimonies OF the many readers OF
the Chautauqua courses. 1t has proved
blessing to multHudes and no better Pc
riodicaI than the Chautauquan can be
found. With sorrow we note the death
OF Miss Harriet Carter, who hadi been
employed for eleven years in the editorial
office OF the Chautauquan. ."Hindu
Carving" is finely illustrated article BY
Lyman Horace Weeks. The frontispiece
is portrait OF the president OF Mexico.
A touching little story is "a Prodigai's
Welcome" from the pen of James Buck
ham, whose words are always welcome.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1895-10-24
THE Book Buycr.

"Anthony Hope" (Hawkins) Is the SUD-
iect 81 The leading article in the October
BOOK Buyer, and the frontispiecc Is fine
portrait OF him. He Is still furnishing some
81 his ssZenda Stories" for McClure's Mag.
azine. Mr.. H. 0. Houghton, whose death
is SO universally lamented, receives appre'
ciatiye words from M. A. De Wolfe Howe;
the writer OF Literary Affairs In Boston,"
and from the "Rambler." Those who are
contemplating buying books will 90 well
to consult the Book Buyer to learn the iaii
announcements OF different publishing
housee
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1895-10-24

The French say "It is the impossible
that happens" This has proved to be the
case with the Mount Lebanon Shakers,
The whole scientific world has been labor
ing to cure dyspepsia, but every effort
seemed to meet with defeat. The suffer.
ing from stomach troubles has been al
most universal. Multitudes have no de-
sire for food and that which they do eat
causes them pain and distress. Sleepless
nights are the rule and not the exception,
and thousands of sufferers have become
discouraged.
The Shakers OF Mount Lebanon recent.
~ cames to the front with their new Dr.
gestive Cordial, which contains not only a
1000 already digested, but is a digester OF
food. s. ~
II promptly relieves nearly all forms OF
Indigestion. Ask your druggist for one
OF their books.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1895-10-24

In an article in which the Montpel-
Ter Watchmdn boldly urges the smash
ing OF the ''slate" which is alleged to
have been made up for next year, it
says
"The men of Vermont will be asked
again next year to pitch the tune for
the states that follow in the national
election. This they will have to do
in a state election, voting for the gov
ernor; not in a national convention,
for president. Freemen naturally
prefer voting for candidate Of their
own choosing, not for candidate
made for them. The homemade can
didate may not be any better than the
machine-made article, but he is the
peoples candidate and they like him
better. On several occasions in the
political history Of Vermont it has
been shown that self-appointed can
didates may propose, but the people
dispose. The warning is worth heed
ing. What Vermont should have in
1896 is free, spontaneous expression
Of the people, in the caucus and con-
vention, and then a hearty, united
and enthusiastic support, with a ma
jority on election day big with the
promise of the triumph Of the nation
al republican party. Anything short
Of the free, untrammeled expression
of the choice of the people in the Sc
lection of candidates will be very poor
politics, as we'll as bad morals"
Every word of this is true and the
truth is well put. We cheerfully COM
mend it as the utterance of a journal
which only four short years ago held
very different opinion, maintaining
that the quality of a candidate or the
manner in which he gained the nomi-
nation would have no effect on the re-
suit since all Republicans would sup
port him from loyalty to the national
cause. The size Of Fuller's majority
taught very different lesson-one
we are pleased to note has not been
forgotten.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1895-10-24
Literary Notes.
Demorest,s Family Magazine.

For timely hints on fall dressmakipg
see the review OF fashions in Demorest's.
There is also department devoted to
"The Worlds Progress" and many items
OF interest to the women and girls. This
magazine has as its opening piece an in
structive history OF the Waldens in Amer
lea. The many illustrations give one
most accurate idea OF their looks and man,
ner OF living. "Lo, the Poor Indian" an nc
his troubles have due notice here. llO
Fifth Avenue, New York.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1895-10-24

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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1895-10-24
More Vermont Politics.

The political pot is beginning to
boil right merrily in Vermont even
thus early. The recent legislative re-
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1895-10-24
A Free Trip to Atlanta Exposition

"A Free Tip TO Atlanta Exposition
And return (from the home OF the sender,
Is offered by the publishers OF the Ladie )
Every Saturday, OF SO South Seventh
street, Philadelphia, to the first person
able to make seventy small English
words BY using the letters contained in
Every Saturday, and no letter to occur
more times In any one word than it il
contained In every Saturday. A first-
class pneumatic tire bicycle (for either boy
or girl is offered to the first person send
ing list of sixty words as above. A lady's
elegant gold watch to first person send
Ing list Of fifty words as above, and one
hundred other articles OF value for fIrst
lists in order OF merit az received. Twelve
two-cent stamps must be sent for trial
subscription (four numbers of that beau
tiful thirty-two page illustrated newspa.
per for women), containing full particu-
lars and rules Of the Leisure Hour Circle
Word Building Exercises for bright peo-
pie; also names and address CO OF the;lOS
successful persons In last educational con-
test given BY that publication. II inter-
ested. answer promptly and address La
dies Every Saturday, Department "B y
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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1895-10-24

What a rude awakening for the
Duke Of Marlborough, proud scion OF
a noble family and the wooer OF the
Vanderbilt millions, to be dragged
to police court by New York
policeman and fined for coasting on
a bicycle in Central Park or course
it was all mistake, but in this case
Justice was notably blind.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1895-10-24

Many have testified to the fact that Dr..
Ghnden's Rheumatic Cure will cure Rheu-
matlsm. For sale at Morton's drug store.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1895-10-24


Fresh from the press Of Houghton, Mif-
film q Co., come two books which are a
positive pleasure to notice. OfAThe Wise
Woman" [price $1.25] by Clara Louise
Burnhan, author OF s'Miss Baee's Score.
tary," we have no hesitancy in saving ali
who enjoy q good wholesome novel viii
find this book engaging to high degree,
The story for the most part Is told in
bright and natural conversation, and the
love affairs Of several young people are
brought to happy termination by The
counsel OF "The Wise Woman" who "a IN
Hthe youth Of old age" and Unmarried.
She Is In the best society Of Montaicue
but quick to recognize real worth when
she finds 1t. The scene OF action vibrates
between "Pokonet," Long Island, and one
OF New York's suburbs, called isiM fonts.
que"
Quite another kind OF book, but equal
ly attractive, is "The Village Watch Tow
err by Kate Douglas Wiggin, author 81
"The Birds Christmas. Carol, !" isTimothy's
Quest" and other books that have been
received with marked popularity. me
book finds its title in the first OF the ak
stories found here, some OF which have al
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1895-10-24

Laxol, the new Castor Oil, Is being used
In hospitals. It Is sweet as honey.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1895-10-24

Dunraven doesn't like the idea Of
Charles Day Rose challenging for the
America cup a little bit. He calls
Rose bad names and declares he is an
American. His lordship doesn't fancy
in the consomme, but there's
no excuse for his being sassy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-22
TIE WESTERN LEAGUE.
Details Regarding Admission of CO.
lmmLus and Toledo Unsettled.

Although Columbus and Toledo have been
voted into the Western Base Ball League.
the question as to which is entitled TO the
franchise kept the magnates busy. At the
early session yesterday Columbus was taken
in unanimously. When the vote on Toledo
was taken it was found the representative
of the three western cities We're not in favor
OF that city. Upon the second vote, how
ever, Minneapolis Topped to Toledo.
The question of franchise was then tax en-
j. J. Shlpperd. Bert Dasher and Tom Lotus
were applicants for the Columbus franchise
Four of the six magnateS We're in favor of
LOTUS. Brush wanted Bert Dasher and
Lotus to buy the franchise between them.
ana Good now voted in favor of Shipperd.
and so the matter is still in the balance
j. W. Gunnells was the only applicant pres
ent for the Toledo franchise, and was willing
TO pay $1,000 providing he could get it for
five years. The committee, however, would
only grant him the franchise for one year,
which he refused to accept. and being dis
gusted with the manner in which the league
was transacting its business, left for home
Omaha, for which city Denny Long or
ganizer of the Western League was making
play, was shut out and so was Denny
A board OF directors, consisting of repre-
sentatives of Minneapolis, St. Paul, Milwau-
kee and Detroit. was elected. A schedule
committee, consisting of W. F. c. Colt of
indianapolis, James Manning of Kansas
City and Ban Johnson, was appointed This
committee will meet at ST. Paul Frebrua nv
"a to adopt a schedule.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-22
Princeton Takes Harvard's Place.

There was a big gathering of Princeton
graduates in New York last night, to attend
the first meeting of the Princeton Club. The
report of the chairman of the committee on
athletics, read by DR.. David Bovaird, was
the chief matter of interest, announcing
that a series of five base ball games had been
arranged with Yale for next spring. Here
tofore the Yale-Princeton series of ball
games has consisted of three games, but as
Yale and Harvard will not meet on the dia-
ponds next season. Yale has given her Har-
ward dates to Princeton. There will be no
change in the arrangement of the base ball
contests with Harvard.