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The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-05-15
VERY QUEER ANIMAL.

me Great Ant-Eater LIS Funny Comb.
| nation in Every Way.
With the exception Ut the iapuar. the
great ant-eater the ant-bear, or crested
ant-bear, whichever you choose to call
nm, Is the most snowy quadruped in
ali South America; nor am at all
sure he is not entitled to first place.
In height and bulk full-grown speci-
men IS about as large as Newfound.
land dog, and is really quite bear
shaped in body and legs. Its tail is
long and strong, and bears tremen-
dous brush of coarse, wiry, brown
black hair, which makes this organ,
very noticeable. Its head is so small.
and its muzzle SO fearfully prolonged,
that it reminds one of the head and
beaix of an ibis. Its mouth is narrow
slit across the end of that curious muz-
zle, its tongue is like a big angle-worm
a foot long, and it has no teeth what.
ever! It's covering is rough coat of
long, coarse, brown hair, most strange
~ marked by black band underneath
the throat, which on the chest divides
into a long, wedge-shaped stripe of
black that extends backward and up-
ward across the shoulder.
To me it has always been n puzzle
why this creature should possess such
l luxuriant coat of hair in so hot a
climate. Another point still more open
o criticism is his dubbed fore feet.
lie walks on his claws, and the outer
'dge of his fore feet, in a most awl-
ward and even painful way, for which
here seems to be no adequate excuse
Mess his feet were formed that way
o yeX the souls of wicked taxidermists.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-05-15

Put them as you will, they will not
look right; but to the living ANNA
their big, strong, hooked claws are very
useful in tearing the bark on decayed
logs, or ripping open ant hills for the
insertion of that sticky, worm-like
tongue. l have often been told by
South American hunters that the ant
hear uses his loag, bushy tail to sweep
up ants with, so that they can be de-
voured more expeditiously; but I fancy
that is only yarn"
Even when it is most plentiful, the
great ant-eatsr is a Iare animal. Al
though 1 have hunted it many days,
I never saw but two specimens alive,
one of which was young one in cap
tivity at Ciudad Bolivar, on the 0rinoco,
and the other was magnificent large
specimen in Forepaugh's menagerie.
Owing to their lack of teeth and the
peculiarities of their diet, they are diff.
Iicult to keep alive in captivity. North
Of Panama this species is found only
in Guatemala and Costa Rica, and il
rery rare in both of those countries
t lives upon the ground, and its worst
enemies are the jaguar and the puma
William T. Hornaday, in St. Nicholas.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-05-15
FOR YOUNG PEOPLE.
WHEN TEACHER GETS CROSS

when the teacher gets cross arah,
| eyes get black, ~ ofo"i
ana her pencil comes down on the desl
with whack, ,e NesN
we cnllluns in class sits up straight in q
as As II we had rulers instead of a spine,
scary TO cough. and it's not safe Ia
"hen n,e she teacher gets cross and the dim
"hen the teacher gets cross the tables all
~ trioS ones and the sevens begin playing
we we pluses and minus is just little smears
I'll .he cry-oabies cry all their states up
Ihe hggers won't add. and thew act nm i'll.
sin "'' Wy Ike
"nen the teacher gets cross and the dim.
pies goes in.
" hen the teacher gets cross the readers
The lines jingle round an 49,
sad, Wv 'AiiiAuhs As
And Billyboy puffs and gets red IN tba t.oo
AS II he and the lesson were runnine q
LII she hollows out Next" as sbarn as
pin do
-" nen the teacher gets cross and the dim
pies goes in
bright sAAe :" ."
Inc tables gets straight and the readers
gets right,
M me pluses and minus come trooping along.
~ nggers add up and stops being wrong,
Ano we chhluns would like (but we das-
=, senD to shout.
Aen .he teacher gets good and the dim
pies comes out
Rochester Express.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-05-15

exceedingly leaky tissue. You will
very soon succeed in this experiment.
Hereon follows the second part:
Place your full, but not dripping, glass
OF water, thus turned upside down, but
not inside out, over the full glass of
wine, and you will soon see little lets
OF ruby penetrating the tulle in every
direction. 1t is the wine, progressively
mounting the superior glass, which in
the same proportion yields water to the
lower glass in the opposite direction.
At the end of about a quarter of an
hour the exchange will be complete,
and you will see the lower glass filled
with pure transparent water, while the
upper one will be chock full of good, red
wine.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-05-15
STORY OF a sToRK.
How 1t Carried a Letter to Africa and
Brought One Back.


Brought One Back.
story that comes from Germany i
as quaint as it is true, says Our Ani1na
Friends. Some children living in tn.
northern provinces discovered that ,
stork had made its nest upon their roof
Being orthodox little Teutons the,
hailed the newcomer with favor, as
storks are supposed to bring luck to d
house. All the summer they shared
their tidbits with their long-legged
friend, which became very tame and
companionable.
At the first signs of approaching cold
weather the stork prepared to fit to
warmer chimes. The children were sad
at the thought of losing their pet, but
their parents conscled them with the
assurance that the bird would surely
return the next spring. The children.
still uneasy at the IDEA of the stork not
being cared for through the long
winter, consulted together and evolved
brilliant idea, which they immediate
ly proceeded to put into execution.
They wrote note in their best German
script, stating that the stork was very
dear to them and begged the good peo-
pie in whose country it might spend the
winter to be kind to their pet, and send
it back to them in the spring.
They sealed the note, fastened it to
a ribbon, tied it around the birds neck
and tucked it under it's wing. The next
day they sadly watched the stork wing
its way toward milder skies. The snow
and ice came; Christmas time brought
the children gifts and fresh amuse- |
ments, but their summer pet was not
forgotten. When the spring came
round again their little feet used to
climb to the roof day by day, looking
and longing for the stork's return: end
behold! One fine morning there it was.
tame and gentle as ever
Great was the cbildren's delight. but
what was their surprise to discover
round its neck and under its wing an
other bright band with note attached.
addressed to "the children who wrote
he letter the stork brought" The
'ibbon was quickly united and the
nissive opened. 1t was from mission
Try; in Africa, stating that he had read
he children's note and had cared for
he stork, and thought that children
whose hearts had prompted them to
royide for the comfort of a bird
through the winter would be willing to
clip clothe and feed the little destitute
hildren of his mission. A full name
nd address followed.
The children were full of sympathy.
nd the missionary's note Won golden
nswer from the family. Other letters
anne and went by post between them I
ntil by and by the children learned to s
now the missionary and his little blacl, s
aifs almost as well as they knew the s
eloved stork that had proved SO trusty s
messenger. s
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-05-15
WATER UPSIDE DOWN.


Very Pretty scientific Experiments 10,
Young People.
A pretty bit of scientific recreation
which comes in handy after dinner is
sometimes dignifed with the classical
title of"The Revenge Of the Danaides'
In allusion to the daughters if Danaus,
who, as punishment to their crimes.
were condemned to forever draw water
with leaky vessels.
Eli completely two glasses of exactly
the same size and shape, one with wi a.
ter, the other with wine. Stretch over
the mouth of the. glass containing the
water circular covering of tulle, some
what larger than the glass and IRE
viously moistened.
Now smooth the tapping over the
tulle as closely to the glass as possible,
and, applying the palm of the right
hand squarely to the mouth of this
glass, seize the stem with the left and
turn it quickly upside down, avoiding
the entrance of the air.
Next, slide the right hand sostlv
away from underneath, and, much to
your establishment, the tulle will re-
main adherent to the glass, while not
drop OF water will fall out through that
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-05-15
clover Boys Can DO ThIs.

John Whalen, who is serving years
sentence in the Cook county Jail, nli-
uois, has made handsome and unique
picture frame from cigar boxes. The
frame is 20x24 inches in size, and con-
ta;ns nearly 1000 pieces of wood, beau
fifully carved. A common pocket
knife and small hammerwere Whalen's
only tools.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-05-15
club Sentiment.

Resolved, That if a woman wants a
husband who won't mention h,s
mothers biscuit she must seek man
reared in an orphan asylum"
Carried unanimously.-Chicag REQ
ord.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-05-15
YELLOWSTONE PARK i COLORADO
Personally Conducted Tours,

The Burlington Route will run five per
sonally conducted tours during the summer
to Colorado and Yellowstone Park. The
dates are June %, July 7, July IA, July 81
and July %. Write for illustrated pamphlet
of the Park and book OF the tours.
l. w. WAKELEY, Gen. Pass. Agt., st. Louis.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-05-15

TRUE craftsmanship is the art of chang
Ing nation from what it is into what it
ought to be.-W. r. Aiger.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-05-15

RICHES do not exhilarate us SO much with
their possession as they torment us with
their loss. Gregory.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-01-31
The Vermont Graphic.

Some years ago proposal to start a
high art illustrated weekly magazine to
be called the Graphic excited the ridicule
of all the men in London, Eng. who
knew or thought they knew anything of
the requirements OF popular Journalism
The paper nevertheless was published
and its reputation at the present time
needs no comment. 1t is safe to say that
in any library of ordinary pretension to
completion this most interesting journal
is in evidence. The Vermont Graphic
dawned upon our intellectual vision with
out any public opposition SO far as we
know. And indeed there is no occasion
for any feeling concerning it other than
that of the highest appreciation. Like
its English contemporary it refuses to
minister to the cheap sensationalism and
crude mental satisfaction demanded by a
certain section of the people and pandered
to by publications which are a disgrace
to themselves and an abuse OF the liberty
of the press. This excellent weekly is
extremely well written and ably edited
while the illustrations are carefully drawn
and clearly reproduced The Vermont
Graphic makes no effort to appear before
the world in the character of a Literary
Buffoon," but treats of the serious as
well as the humorous in style charac-
terized as much by it's common sense as
nv its fairness of presentation. In brief,
it is all excellent periodical from every
point of view. It's tone is elevating, its
humor is sparkling, its sarcasm never
wounds and it's subscription price rea
sonahe. We have nothing but good
wishes for the Vermont Graphic. Florea1
Eternun.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-01-31

development. As the traffic earnings OF
a railway are its principal source Of ex-
istenoe, the person occupying thepositiOu
TO which Mr.. Reeve has been called. will
be one to whom propHetors may look
for increased paving business, and there
is no one more fitted to obtain the result.
The company and Mr.. Reeve may both
be congratulated upon the change. Mr..
Reeves loyalty to the concern. with
which he has been identified for thirty
six years, under hye successive admins
trations, has often been eyinoed by his
refusal of brilliant offers from other rail-
ways, even of similar positions. but he
has always wisely decided to remain
faithful to the one service in which he
has grown. With its growth his faith
fulness has now met with the highest ap-
probation and reward which is in the
power OF his employers to confer.
Mr.. Reeve has the distinction of having
in his jurisdiction larger area of terri
tory than any General Traffic Managerin
the British Empire.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-01-31
COlebrOOk. n. III.

January 27.-On Wednesday evening
January 20, the Colebrook ITALIAN Club
will give the popular drama, Little
Brown lug" at the town hall.
The Ladies Social Circle meet on Tues
day with Mrs. E. Z. Noyes. On Wednes-
day the Northern Coos Sunday School
Association hold a meeting at East Cole
brook with very interesting programme,
also the Methodist Ladies hold sociabe
with Mrs. Herbert X. Brigham.
This evening, Monday, meeting is an.
nounced in the Congregational vestry to
organize The Ladies English Literature
Glass.
We notice with pleasure that work is
in progress to secure Academy street
from further damage from the Mohawb
river
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-01-31

The Canadian American, published at
Chicago, has some good words to say OF
Mr.. Geo. B. Reeve, who has recently
been promoted General Traffic Manager
of the Grand Trunk system, and which
we very gladly find space for. The pa
per says:
The promotion of Mr.. George B. Reeve,
Traffic Manager of the Chicago & Grand
Trunk Railway, to the important posi-
ton of General Traffic Manager of the
Grand Trunk Railway and its affiliated
lines in the United States, is the first i'm
portant appointment made by Mr.. Hays,
and augurs well for his success in his new
undertaking, as it is a recognition of long
service, experience and great ability, and
will he deservedly popular with the COM
munity over the whole systems of rail-
way composing the Grand Trunk, from
Chicago to Portland and lateral lines.
Mr. Reeve has had lifelong experience
with the railway, entirely with the traffic
department, and is as well known in
Ontario, Quebec and Maine, as he is in
Michigan and Illinois. His career is one
marked by gradual ascendency until he
has now reached the top Of the ladder in
the traffic department. His knowledge
of the freight and passenger work of the
railway are only equalled by his ac-
quaintance with the requirements of the
business communities through which it
passes, and with the business capable of
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-01-31
North Stratford. n. III.

January 2S.-Mrs. J. S. Brown, the wife
of our pastor, who has been seriously i'll
for a number of weeks, is convalescent.
Mrs. Vim. Danforth is visiting in
Hartford, Conn, the guest of DR.. and
Mrs. Bickford.
Mrs. Vim. Brooks was at Groveton
last Saturday the guest of Mrs. Pred
Hutchins.
Mrs. Joseph Lombard had anarrow es-
cape from poisoning one day last week.
She accidentally swallowed spoonful
of iodine, nistaking it for cough syrup.
Only for the quick measures taken it
would have resulted in death.
Havilah Human had narrow escape
last Saturday, his horse taking fright and
throwing him out of the sleigh, while the
horse jumped over the embankment into
the river, a distance of 20 feet or more
After swimming down the river a short
distance the horse was rescued.
The w. c. 7. Il. met at the residence Of
Mrs. A. D. Norcott on Wednesday last.
The ladies of North Stratford have
organized Library Association for the
purpose of opening circulating library
Mrs. A. d. Norcott is chosen as librarian
and secretary. The books are temper
arily kept at Mrs. Norcott's, and can be
obtained every Saturday between the
hours of 8 and 5, and 7 and s p. m
There are upwards of one hundred vol
umes at present in the library, and com
prise the works of standard authors
Emerson, Blackmore, Eliot, Dickens
Ewins, ct ais. Terms are so cents year
or cents for two weeks.
On the 18th inst Mr.. Howard Wyte, ;
prominent lawyer of Berlin, N. H., ant
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-01-31
East Charleston.

January 2S.-Myron Buck of Sutton
visited relatives in town last week.
Mrs. F. B. Lang and her two little
daughters have been visiting relatives i'll
Craftsbury.
Bert Fuller has started fish market
in Lyndonville.
Rev Newton of Evansville is assisting
Rev Smelling through this week with
meetings which will be held every evening.
Mrs. Lawrence, mother of Mrs. {. o.
Goodwin, who had a shock soon after
her arrival in Boston last fall has so far
recovered that hopes are now entertained
that she can return to her home here as
soon as the weather permits.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-01-31
Norton.

January 2S.-The little village of Nor
ton witnessed a long anticipated event
On Tuesday the 18th inst when the new
Baptist chapel, which has been in course
of construction for some months, was
dedicated to the Masters work. The
services were conducted by Rev. w. b.
Hinson, pastor of Oivet Baptist Church
Montreal. and on Sunday the 10th inst
| by Rev. 7. Gull of the Vermont Baptist
Association and Rev. Mr.. Hunter OF Co.
aticook. There were also present to as
sist Revs. Gregory, Parker, Fanjoy, Dick
son and Reeke. Mr.. Bentley of Montreal,
an active Christian worker, also took
part. Miss Gertrude Nelson who presided
at the organ fully upheld the honor of
the position assigned her. The choir was
led by Mr.. Chas. +. Baldwin of Coati
cook Those from a distance were kindly
received at the homes of Mrs. VIM. Car
penter, Mrs. S. A. Baldwin, Mrs. A. Viii
son, Mrs. Fenton Damon, Mrs. W. 6.
Nelson and Mr.. \. Mclean. The floor Of
the chapel is of the incest hardwood,
with seats on the operate plan, having
patent hat racks attached. A furnace
heats the building, also the water in the
Baptistry. The organ is an Estey, and
is a gift from that famous Organ Co.
Those who have attended meetings of
this denomination held in he Schoolhouse
and the Stetson House parlor must ex-
perience feeling OF pleasure in thus be-
ing able with their tellow-w orshipers to
attend services in this model little editice.
The work was under the supervision of
MeSsrs. Fude & Wallace of Dixville, O.,
and the painters brush was welded by
our old favorite d. d. Baldwin OF Coati-
cook. The site, design, and workmanship
all reflect great credit upon those who
have contracted together in this work,
for all have fulfilled their part. 1t is
gratifying to know that this Church is
entirely out of debt, with small margin
to the good, yet there is need of more
funds to finish grading, painting, also a
comfortable shed for horses must be had.
We hope ere long to hear the tones OF a
bell, in fact, dollar has been sent to
Mrs. W. G. Nelson unsolicited to start
fund for this purpose. Services are now
held at $50 p. m. each Sunday, with Rev.
Mr.. Gregory as pastor.
Charles Jordan is now a resident OF
Norton, and has brought all his effects
with him save his buffalo. Somebody
moved that elsewhere for him.
The logging teams from No. 6 camp
are doing good business despite the
scarcity OF snow.
We are glad to learn that Mrs Arthur
Johnston is enjoying good health again
also that Mr.. Johnston, senior who is
visiting here, is improving.
Carl Barnes is home from East Charles
ton. He drove his little mare there and
back making some speedy time when he
found the roads good. She's flyer.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-01-31
LOCAL BUSINESS NOTICES.
Essex District Probate Court.


,,l ssssl"ns % said Court will be hsld n,
hr'ghiou the SECOND Tuesday III OEt,isS- ,'. ~
Apiii. Nanaan the second Turs,ia,- - -
Ncmi'r and May. West Concord - -, :
TUESDAY ~ December and Iune Iun-,,S,,-e.
inc Selonu tuesday 81 January and Iui,,
Special sessions vii r. h4ii = -I - ~ a.
the District by agreement '''-' F'''>S VI
ROBERT CHASE. Judge.
The Elite music cover is on sale NJ
ihurston' drug store. Five cents.
WANTEn:-SeveraI trustworthy ,,.,,,.,,,s,,
OF ladies 10 travel in Vernoft f,,r st.b-
hSheu' reliable house. salary s5Sn ana -
pense>. STEADY position. Enclose rrtrrrnr.
hnmini0n Company. Third Floor Omaha
W. II. Bishop, Notary Public with
seal AT HERALD Office.
There are music covers and music COW
ers, but none compare with the Elite in
cheapness, neatness. and durability.
L. II: jerks, dentist. will he at the
Essex House Wednesday, February 5, re.
naming one day.
Elite music covers are the prettiest now
IN use. AT Thurston's drug store.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-01-31

and ais family have been active workers
in the 81. Z. Church. Our people vii
much regret To haze uim leave Us Wink
their best wishes will 20 with him to his
new home.
The Morse Brothers OF nanyille were
here the past week looking for horses.
They purchased one each of II. y. Hutch
inson and George Reed paying 500 a
piece for them.
Mark Russell "f ST. Johnsbury has
teams drawing logs to Dudley's Mills.
What little snow we have is being well
utilized by those engaged in lumber and
wood business.
There seems to be quite a call for new
mich COWS, for the Boston market. not
withstanding the two weeks quarantine,
which reduces the price about So.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-01-31
Berlin's OptiCian Coming!

Rev. B. Drumming, regular optician
from Berlin, N. H., will be at the Stew
art House on Tuesday and Wednesday,
February 4th and 9Th to attend to scien-
tihcally fitting eyes. Mr.. Brunning's
Office business is increasing so much that
he cannot leave home as often as formerly,
having patrons coming from Maine, all
Northern New Hampshire and part of
Vermont. Call on him when here if you
wish to preserve sight by the best quality
Of glasses.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-01-31

Great Caesar! What woman's school
Turned out that risky mule
That last week, through the Bud"
STRUCK this town with such thud?
VINO would have thought those few lines
On Electric Light and Boyle-iug times
Contained suCn cruel, bitter sting,
Would male an Imp in Hades sing?
We would not call him Imp-olite
For fear he'd haunt our steps at night
As we take our way to the store
To FURNISH up our shakespeare" lore
The Village Poet! Yes, forSouth
He sweetly smiles at such abuse,
Adjusts his optics and tries to see
The shadowy soul of the little flea,
Who thinks to take us all below,
How soon we may not even know.
Come up and tell us YOU "Hades" calf
You might get up sCkly laugh
From that low crib in the corner"
You have set aside to do us honor.
My charming friend. you best 20 slow,
Or you'll burn out our DYNAMO =.
island Pond, Vt, Jan. 20, 1896.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-01-31
AMONG OUR NEIGHBOURS.
Bloomfield.

January 2S.-Iicrbert Mum has been
very sick the past two weeks with peri
tonitis, but through the mercy of God his
life has been spared, and it is thought un.
der the careful treatment of DR.. Cook he
will recover.
Mrs. Joseph Lombard is suffering from
the effects of dose of iodine which she
took by mistake one day last week. Her
daughter Mary is with her.
"Mercy is Gods right hand,
And with that he gives alt;
Faith is mans right hand,
And with that man takes all"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-01-31
Canaan.

January 2s.-John Fuller spent Sunday
with his family.
G. Grady has been visiting friends at
St. Johnsbury.
Geo. Bigelow is drawing lumber at
Avcrill for Mr.. Marsh.
Carrie and Jessie Fuller are both very
i'll. Carrie has rheumatic trouble and
Jessie pcritonitis. DR.. Erskine attends
them.
Frank Heath is at home from school
for week 5 vacation.
A. Marshall and |. Mack we're in town
Monday.
Mrs. A. Ward is spending a week at
Portland.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-01-31

Not few who read what Mr.. Robert
ROWS, OF Holland, Va, has To say below,
will remember their own experience under
like circumstances Last winter | had la
grippe which lett me in low state Of health.
I tried numerous remedies, none of which did
me any good, until was induced to try a
bottle of Chambcrlain's ( ough Remedy. The
irst bottle OF it so far relieved me that was
enabled 10 attend TO my work, and the sec
ond bottle effected cure" For sale at 20
and 80 cents per bottle by e. E. Clarke