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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-01-30
McClure,s Magazine.

The February number still brings on
fresh and interesting matter about Lin.
coin, and in connection with it there are
eight new portraits Of him. The railroad
run from Chicago to Buffalo, 80 recently
made. shows the fastest time on record,
and full description of it is given here.
This number has several reproductions OF
famous pictures and Will H. Sow gives
brief sketches OF artists.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-01-30

RICHFORD AND ST. ALBANS.
Opened1fOr the Importation of Cana
dian Cattle and Sheep.

In compliance with the application
of the city of Boston, the Boston 4
Maine and the Central Vermont rail
road company, the department Of ag'
riculture has decided to open the ports
of st. Adams and Richford to the i'm.
portation of cattle and sheep, in tran
sit through the United States to Bos.
ton, thence to be shipped to England
and other European ports. A hearing
was had in this case recently at which
Senator Proctor, Mr.. Preston, secreta-
nv of the chamber of commerce at Bos-
ton, Sigourney Butler, Esq, Collector
Smalley of Vermont and Others ap.
peared before the secretary of agri-
culture in behalf Of the application.
1t is understood that formal order
will be issued at once, and the collect
or Of customs for the district OF YER
mont notified thereof. This order is
OF good deal Of importance to the
railways above named, and to the
steamship lines running out Of Boston,
and has been persistently urged by
Collector Smalley for the past year.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-01-30

The February Atlantic has contribu-
tion-to which no name is attached-t hat
ranks high as political paper. The quail
ifications OF "a president and Mr.. Reeds
fitness for our next president are candid.
ly and thoughtfully considered. "Some
Tennessee Bird Notes" is by Bradford
Torrey. Henry James has story entitled
"Glasses." Mrs. Cstherwood writes OF "a
Little Domestic and the other contribu-
tors, whatever their theme may be, do their
part we'll in maintaining the high literary
tone we have come to expect in the At
lantic Monthly.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-01-30
A. McDoweIrs Fashion Magazines

These fashion magazines are invaluable
to the dressmaker, as the latest styles are
set forth here in colored plates and in d.
rections for making everything woman
wears. La Mode de Paris and Paris AL
bum Of Fashions are 35c. copy, or $3.50 a
year. A.McDowell & Co., West 18th ST.,
New York
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-01-30
Ladies, Home Journal.

While every column Of this publication
is well worth reading, we can mention on
" two or three articles. 'sThe Little
Queen OF Holland, Wilhelmina," with its
pretty pictures is very attractive paper
by Arthur Warren. Another page with
strong attractions for the children is ar
ranged by Ada Chester Bond, consisting
OF "a Story and Came" "Home Parties
and Church Socials" has suggestions from
several writer's that will find many who
will carry them out successfully, we ven
ture to predict.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-01-30
The National Life Insurance Company.

The 48th annual meeting of the Ma
tional Life Insurance company OF
Montpelier took place at the home Of
flee Tuesday.
At the policy holders meeting Mr..
James, T. Phelps, Hon. George Briggs
and Hon. George Grenville Benedict.
the outgoing directors, were reelected
for four years.
At the annual meeting of the d.
rectors the following officers were
chosen for the year ensuing:
President, Chas. Dewey; vice presi-
dent, Edward Dewey; secretary, Geo.
W. Read; treasurer, j. G. Houghton;
actuary, Joseph A. Deboer; medical
director, A. B. Bisbee, Md, assistant
secretary, Osman ID. Clark; assistant
treasurer, ii. M. Cutler.
The reports presented made fine
showing for the company. Its assets
now exceed eleven millions of dollars,
and all departments of its business
show gratifying increase.
HOODS PILLS cure Liver Ills,
Biliousness, Indigestion, Headache
A pleasant Laxative AL Druggists
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-01-30
Nervous Prostitution
Cured by DR.. Miles Nervine.

Prolonged arrangement OF the nervous
system not only affects the brain and mem
tal powers, but develops disease in some OF
the vital organs. The most dangerous OF
these indirect results is when the heart is
affected. This was the case Of the Rev. N.
r. Surface. Fawn River. Mich. who writes
uuder date Of Feb. IA, 1885:
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-01-30
Factory
no LET.

VCst INuuuOipus eTmOnts
The above cut represents the plant
constructed by the citizens of West Ran.
dOlph, Vermont, not for profit but to
foster business in their town.
1t consists of factory 40x96-three sto-
ries and basement warehouse 2SxS0; 100
horsepower engine and boiler; dryhouse,
etc. All complete and ready for immedi-
ate occupancy.
Randolph is one OF the most enterpris.
ing towns in Vermont; situated in the
center OF the state, on the line OF the
CENTRAL VERMONT RAILROAD.
The buildings are well filled with wood
working machinery belonging to the COM
pany.
On account OF the abundance OF hard
woods In the vicinity,and plenty OF skilled
labor at reasonable prices, it is favorable
to the manufacturing Offlrniture, screens,
sash doors, blinds and interior furnishings.
The rent for this very complete plant
is nominal hardly more than the wages
for one man. The object is to furnish la.
Dor for the workmen OF the place.
Application may be made to any OF the
undersigned directors.
ROBERT j. KIMBALL, President.
LEWIS p, THAYER, Vice Pres.
VIM. H. DUBOIS, w. B. WALL,
8. H. BROOKS.
Randolph, VT.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-01-30

Try can OF Hopkins Steamed Hopiny
(Hulled Corn. 1t is delicious. Fullqt., Zoe.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-01-30

Deans Rheumatic Pills absolutely cures
Rheumatism q Neuralgia. Entirely vegetable. SAT
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-08-21
Death or "G.II" Hamilton.

Miss Mary Abigail Dodge, "Gail Hamil-
ton," died Monday at Hamilton, Mass,
from paralysis. Miss Dodge was born in
that town In 1880, and at the age Of 81
went to Hartford, Conn.,, as instructor In
the High school. Several years later she
became q governess in the family Of DIR.
Gamaliel Bailey Of Washington. DR.. Bal
ley was publisher of the National Era, in
which "Uncle Toms Cabin" first appear
ed. Miss Dodge first wrote for the Ma
tional Era, and In 1865 became one Of the
editors Of Our Young Folks, a children's
magazine in Boston. Ten years later she
went back to Washington, and since then
her home has been there and in Hamilton.
The keen, incislve wit, the excellent,
nervous English, the marked pertinence Of
her essays on phases of life won her favor
and repute with readers of the magazines,
especially the Atlantic Monthly, and her
books met with success.
Among these are Country living and
country thinking" 1892, Scala days"
(1S63), "a new atmosphere" and "Stum-
bling blocks" (1s64), "Skirmishes and
sketches" (1S65), "Red-letter days in APP
pelthorpe" and "Summer rest" QS66),
"Wool gathering" QS6O, "Woman's
wrongs: counter irritant' (186s), "Lit-
tie folk life' (1S72), "Child world two
volumes, 1929, Twelve miles from a
lemon (1873), Sermons to the clergy"
QS75), "What think ye of Christi"
1870. There are good many others,
but these are the best. After the last
book was printed she began to write for
the daily press, finding in the New York
Tribune an instrument for the dssemina-
ton of her opinions on civil service re-
form.
One of Miss Dodge's most successful
books was entitled "Wool gathering" 1t
was printed 2S years ago. Having been
induced to invest some money in sheep
farm in one of the western states, and hav-
ing lost all her investment through bad
management or Misrepresentation or both,
she made an investigation of the wool
business and wrote book about it. That
book had an enormous circulation and at
tracted attention all over the country. 1t
was the first evidence of remarkable pow
er, and from that time forward everything
from her pen was eagerly read.
Miss Dodge's strong characteristics left
their impress upon the career of James G..
Blaine. 1t is one of the traditions of
Washington that Mr. Blaine always leaned
heavily upon her judgment. When in
doubt as to matters political, literary or
diplomatic, it was with her that he wished
to consult before any one else. Miss
Dodge's skill as politician and her judg-
ment of men we're said to be remarkabl y
keen, and with his wife and Miss Dodge as
his advisers it used to be a common saying
that Mr.. Blaine had cabinet which a
president might envy. Miss Dodge has
been at work the past year on a life of
James G.. Blaine,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-08-21
A Leopard Hunt in Africa.

Started out hunting at 5 o'clock. Came
upon a small herd of mswala, followed them
carefully, but could not get near enough to
have a shot. After IN hour found that /
was not alone in being interested In the
mswala. A leopardess had stepped in be-
tween me and the game. When first saw
her she was crouched like a cat. Then she
moved stealthily into some thick bushes,
and crept rapidly toward the buck. For
about a quarter of a mile moved stealthily
and quickly toward the game. was then
within a short distance of them, and could
family hear the creatures in among clump
of trees. was thinking how best to stalk
and get a shot, when the leopardess again
appeared about eight yards from me and
close to the mswala. She had cleverly crept
to windward, and was now almost within
striking distance. She crouched and moved
her head slowly from side to side in order
more clearly to see her game. To get a
better view she slowly raised her head and
sat on her launches. Then she took still
better view by putting her front paws on a
log, which raised her two or three inches
higher. Then she showed her head and
shoulders above the grass, and / succeeded
in putting Snider bullet through her. She
was six feet in length. 1t is very rare
thing to see leopard at all, and most UNI
usual to see them in the daytime. The ma
tives were delighted. find the killing of
the leopard raises me to heroic plane,
while, as a matter of fact, the mere killing
of the beast was as easy as the shooting of
a retriever dog.-Didry Of Il. j. Glaze IN
the August Century.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-08-21
Sensational Cuban Story.

Captain Gen. Weyler and Gen. Ochan-
do of the Spanish army figured in a
sensational affair at Gen. Weyler's palace
last week. Gen. Ochando's nephew was
accused of conducting reasonable CORE
spondence with the insurgent chief, Gomez,
and ordered to commit suicide or be court
martialed. The young lieutenant chose
suicide. When his uncle. heard of the af-
fair he was greatly enraged and challenged
Gen. Weyler to fight a duel. The men
drew swords and would have fought in the
palace but for the intercession of other
officials. Gen. Ochando has sailed for
Spain and will give publicity to the affair
and demand Weyler's recall
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-08-21
Another FIIibustering Expedition.

Another Cuban expedition is reported to
have left Florida on feet yacht with a
United States cutter in chase. 1t is not
surprising that such flibustering parties
succeed in leaving our shores, inasmuch
as the coast line is so extensive and the
government vessels are unequal to the task
of policing American waters. 1t is strange,
however, that with the great number of
Spanish war vessels guarding the Cuban
coast so many filibusters are able to land
arms and ammunition. With all her ships
and regiments Spain has neither put down
the rebellion nor checked its advance. 1t
is clear that the great majority of Cubans
sympathize with the revolutionists and give
no aid or comfort to the Spanish authori-
ties. Gen. Weyler should by this time be
as disguised with his job as Campos was.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-08-21
AnImmense Meteor.

A story comes from Tuscon, Arizona,
that red hot meteor, which fell in the
desert 60 miles north of that place and only
two miles from Halls ranch and the Rip
ley mines, covers two acres and is imbedded
in the earth hundreds of feet The air for
many lilies was filled with sulphurous gas
es. A herder's hut and corral were in the
meteor's path. The herder, his wife and
three children, all Mexicans, together with
1900 sheep, went down under the mighty
mass. Maj. Thomas Hays of Louisville,
who saw the meteor fall, says the sight was
the most awe-inspiring that he ever wit
messed and that the heat from the meteor
is so intense that it will be several days be-
fore the mound can be examined carefully.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-08-21

DIR. Nansen, the young Norwegian ex-
plorer, who started on polar expedition
three years ago, has returned, and a des-
patch from Vardoe, Norway, says he at
tributes his failure to reach the north pole
to his inability to enter the mouth of the
Olensk river and procure dogs. Accepting
as accurate the report that he reached the
latitude of 1914, he has gone farther north
by 100 miles than any of his predecessors.
His success in breaking the record will
doubtless stimulate others to follow in his
path. 1t seems probable that the pole will
be reached in our day. The details of Nan
sens voyage are meagre, but 1t does not APP
pear that he found any sign of an open po-
lar sea. Explorers will cling to the idea,
however, that drift exists in that region,
and the problem will continue to be fruit
full subject for speculation in scientific cir
Giles until some more daring or more sue.
cessful navigator has solved it to the worlds
satisfaction.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-08-21
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.
hold Hotsl Robbery.

The Beachside Inn, fashionable hotel At
Greens, Farms near Bridgeport, Conn.,, was
robbed by five masked barglars early Mon
day morning. The thieves secured about
$500 In cash and $1,000 in checks which
had been left in the Office safe.
Patrick Hartigan, the Waterman, says he
was surrounded by the thieves in front Of
the hotel about 2 o'clock. They bound and
gagged him and carried him to the veran-
da. Then they procured from him the kew
TO the office and entered. A heavy charge
OF dynamite was placed in the hole drilled
In the safe, and the explosion which fol-
lowed shook the house.
The 1O2 guests, all from New York,
sprang from their beds. Mrs. Harry B.
Smith, the first to appear, was met by a
masked robber who pointed a pistol to her
head and told her to return to her room.
The other guests met with a similar com
mand and they also obeyed.
The robbers cut the telephone wires lead
ing from the place, and were nowhere to
be found when the police of Bridgeport
were put on their track.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-08-21
Two RaIIoonIsts Killed.

Frank Jacobs of Cincinnati, a balloonist,
made his 1005th and last ascension at Bald
win park, Quincy, ILL.,, Sunday evening.
Jacobs and local aeronaut, Ed. Dudley,
were to give balloon and parachute race.
Both balloons were cut loose together, and
when $50 feet high Jacobs's balloon burst.
Jacobs cut loose from it with his parachute,
which failed to open, and the man shot
downward at terrific speed. He struck the
ground feet first and was picked up uncon-
scious. He died half an hour later. Both
legs were horribly mangled and his neck
and two ribs were broken. Jacobs's wife
and child were among the spectators. G..
Borsen, balloonist, was killed in Dallas,
Tex, Sunday when descending with his
parachute. He dropped into the branches
of tree and his neck was broken.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-08-21

A severe storm swept over central Iowa
on Saturday evening and great damage was
done. In Des Moines one and a-half inches
of rain fell in ten minutes. Rivers over
flowed their banks, bridges were carried
away and railroads were blocked by wash
outs.
The Old Orchard, Me-, bath house was
entered by bold thief Sunday and cash,
diamonds and jewelry valued at $1,000, the
property of Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Foley of
Montreal, were taken. The couple were in
bathing at the time and had the vsluables
tied up in handkerchief in the bath room.
John j. Brough, As, well-known mer-
chant of Manchester, Conn.,, has returned
from trip around the world which con-
sumed exactly year. Mr.. Brough trav-
eled on bicycle wherever possible. OF the
10000 miles covered by him, over 10000
were by water, 1000 on his wheel and the
rest by railroads in different countries.
Five men at Whitefeld, N. H., procured
a receipt for making whiskey, sent away
for the materials to fill it, manufactured the
whiskey, proposing to have it for sale cir
Gus day. They sampled their work with
somewhat disastrous results. Two of the
five are dead, and third is not expected
to live.
1t is understood that Wilfred Laurier has
decided to settle the Manitoba school ques-
ton by the appointment of special COM
mission to hear arguments in the matter.
There will be representative of the Do
minion and Manitoba governments named,
and these two will choose a third commits
sioner from the bench.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-08-21
Railroads.
CENTRAL VERMONT RAILROAD
New London Division.
Taking effect June 2s, 1895.


Taking effect June 2s, 1896
GOING SOUTH.
Trains leave Brattleboro as follows:
$50 \. NJ, for Springfield and New York.
$50 A. NJ, for Millers Falls Palmer and New Lon
don. Connecting at Millers alls with E1Dch'
burg r. R., at Palmer with Boston Albany
r. R., at Willimantic with New England r. R.,
at New London with N. Y, N. H. & H. r. R,
also for Mystic Island, Watch Hill and Block
9:10I,T.. for Springfield and New York.
1890 A. M for Millers Falls and stations on Fitch
burg r. R., Palmer and stations on Boston q
Albany r. R., and for New London.
las p. NJ, for Springfield and New York.
$40 p. NJ, mail train for Springfield.
4:26 p H., for Millers Falls and stations on Fitch
burg r. R., Palmer and New London and New
York via Norwich Line.
4:37 p. NJ, for Springfield and New York. daily
GOING NORTH.
Trains arrive at Brattleboro as follows:
$50 A. NJ, from New York and Springfield.
1925 A. NJ, from New York via Norwich Line, New
London. Palmer and Millers Falls.
li:06 A. NJ, from Springfield.
1905 p. NJ, from New London, Palmer and Millers
Falls
geo from Springfield and New York
$40 p NJ, from New York and Springfield.
$3.50 p. NJ. from New London, connecting from
Block Island, Watch Hin and Mystic Island
Palmer and Miller Falls.
1906 P. NJ, from New York and Springfield;
500 A. NJ, Sunday only, from Springfield and
New York.
tN-Subject to change without notice.
D. MACKENZIE, Supt., New London;
8. W. CUMMINGS, g. P. A., st. Adams.
j. A. SOUTHARD, d. P. A., New London.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-08-21
Tornado In Alabama.

A fatal tornado passed through Perry
county, Ala, on Thursday of last week.
A terrific wind caused trees to be hurled
high in the air, while the strongest houses
were shaken from their foundations.
Twelve negroes and three white men are
known to be among the killed and many
others were injured. The list of dead may
be greatly increased when news is received
from other places in the county. The tor.
nado's path was through the interior Of
the country, which cannot be reached by
wire. Hundreds of farmers lost their en-
tire crops by the rain and wind.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-08-21

The American Trust company, charter
ed at the last session of the legislature, was
organized on Saturday at Burlington, the
full capital of 100000 having been sub
scribed.
Paul Busbee, 25, was drowned at Man
chester Centre Thursday while bathing.
His brother and another young man saw
him sink, but thought he was fooling them
and made no attempt to rescue him.
Twenty-seven roofing slate companies in
western Vermont shut down their quarries
Saturday until Sept. 10, throwing 100 men
out of employment. The marble and gran
tie industries are probable to follow.
Charles Evans of Barnard fell from a
hay NOW recently and struck upon a sled
stake in such manner that it passed into
his bowels, inflicting dangerous and pos
sibly fatal wound.
The house and outbuildings of W. E.
Allen at Milton were burned at midnight
Thursday. The origin of the fire is I'M
known and the loss is fully covered by in
surance amounting to 5000.
A six year-old child of Martin Cronin Of
South Poultney was burned to death Sun
day. The child had been playing with a
lantern and it is supposed spilled the oil
on its clothing, and in trying TO light the
lantern set fire to the clothing.
The twenty-third reunion of the eighth
Vermont regimental association will be held
at Montpelier Friday, Sept. IL, at 2 o'clock.
Gen. Thomas will be present. A banquet
will be arranged by the Relief corps and
will be followed by camp fire under the
direction of Capt. Fred 4. Smith.
The Republicans opened the campaign at
Windsor Saturday evening. Speeches were
made by G. G. Beaman and Thomas Sher-
man Evarts. A Mckinley and Hobart ban
ner was displayed. In firing the salute the
cannon went off prematurely, SCATTERING a
hand each for George Winn and w. II. Bak-
er. The ramrod flying, down the street, mar.
rowly missed several bystanders.
The Vermont State Sunday School asso.
citation is now making the experiment in
| Orleans county of organizing committees
to visit every family in the county to in.
duce as many as possible to attend Sunday
school. The result of the visiting will bt
reported at the State Sunday School con
vention in Burlington, Oct. -, IA and 10
and If reported favorably the work will bC
pushed throughout the state.
The experiment station at Burlington
has issued bulletin SO, on the pollinatior
Of plums, which discusses the causes of un
certainty in fruiting and methods Of in
creasing crop of plums. 1t also gives thu
characteristics of the various groups anC
kinds of plums with their special adapta
tions in this state. A copy of this as well
as other bulletins will be sent without
charge to any address upon application Il
the Experiment Station, Burlington, VT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-08-21
The shakers Are a Happy community

It is said, but the shaker who shakes because he
can't help 1t is by no means a happy individual
So shakes the person troubled with chills and
fever. The quivering and shuddering sensation
is followed by no less plague, namely, burning
fever, which is followed by a perspiration bath
that leaves the unhappy sufferer "as weak as a
cat, most unfortunate simile, by the way, as
the cat, for its size, is particularly muscular
animal. Under the above circumstances vital
stamina is soon used up. What will recuperate
1T Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, which eradicate +,
malariAl disease in every form and repairs its
ravages upon the system. Derangement Of the
liver always accompanies malarial disorder. To
the relief Of this complaint, well as constipa-
ton and dyspepsia the Bitters are admirably
adapted. No less eficacious and thorough is it
for kidney trouble, nervousness, rheumatism and
neuralgia. A wineglassful three times day.