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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-08-13
Around the Campfire.


The Orange County Veterans asso-
citation will be held at Newbury Sept.
4th.
Baxter Post Of Newport is to have a
boat ride on the Lady Of the Lake and
basket picnic at Perkins Landing
Thursday August 10th.
Col. #. G. Ainsworth, chief in the
record and pension Office of the war
department, has notified the adjutant
generals Office that the charge of de-
sertion in the case Of Edgar II. Stone,
COX, Sd Vermont infantry volunteer,
has been removed, to date from Aug.
3, 1896.
The next reunion of the Lamoille
County Veterans association will be
held on the fair grounds at Norris
vile, Aug. 10 and 20. The program,
as outlined, will consist of music by
the Morrisville band, speaking and a
ball game, all the details Of which are
to be arranged by three officers. An
admission of Is cents will be charged,
but children and teams will be adj
mitted free.
Orders No. 6, series of 1896, from
the headquarters of the Vermont di-
vision of the Sons of Veterans an
nounce the following staff appoint
ments by Division Commander A. l.
Howe: Adjutant, V. w. Boyden, Brat
tleboro; quartermaster, A. L. Harris,
Brattleboro; surgeon, +. w. Sault,
Randolph; chaplain, Rev. r. F.Lowe,
johnson; inspector, w. O. Baldwin,
Burlington; mastering officer, $. G.
Voodry, Cabot; chief of staff, c. A.
Maurer, Bennington.
J. E. Eldredge of Randolph, inspec-
tor Of the department Of the Vermont
Grand Army Of the Republic, has
made the regular semi-annnal inspec-
ton of the records at the department
headquarters at Bennington. During
the six months ending June 80, seven
special orders and two general orders
were issued. The number OF army
posts in the state in good standing are
liz; members in good standing, 4,763;
gain, 1872; losses, 26l; net loss, l29;
loss by death, GA. During the half
year, S52l.44 were spent in charity.
The department books were found
kept and in good order. The
prospect for good attendance from
y ermont at the grand encampment at
st. Paul, Mimi, the first week in
is considered good. The
berths in the sleeper chartered for the |
Vermont contingent are nearly all |
taken, and Department Commander
Puffer has made arrangements for any
additional accommodations that may |
be needed.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-08-13

In "Irish Idylls" and strangers at Lis.
connel," Jane Barlow il doing for the
Irish what Barrie and Maclearn have done
for the Scotch. These books from Dodd
& Mead, New York; are made up from
short stories, printed in magazines mostly
and tho the same characters are often
found in both books, yet each chapter is
complete In itself. The poverty OF their
abodes, the utter dreariness OF their bog.
lands and their pathetic struggles to ex :
tract livelihood from them, might prove
depressing, but for the true Irish wit and
and merriment, and ssneighborliness' Of
the people which light up every page and
is SO irresistibly attractive. These books
are well bound and the type excellent.
Price s1.25 each.
"By Oak and Thorn" with Alice Brown
for its author, and Houghton, Miffiin 4 Co.,
for publishers, ought to pespesk for 1t q
host OF readers. 1t has been called "a sort
OF poetic guide book through certain parts
OF England, "and since these parts are such
places OF popular interest as "The Haunt
Of the Doones," 1.-THE Land OF Arthur
"The BroDte County" and Latter. Day
Crawford" one may purchase the book
with the expectation OF Great" and not
be disappointed. Nothing, however, is
more delightful than the plea, with which
the book closes, for life "Under Blue
Tent" whether it be pitched on English
soil or In New England huckleberry
pasture.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-08-13
New Hospitals Dedicated.

The magnificent new cottage hospi-
tai built and presented to the city OF
Montpelier by Homer w. Heaton was
dedicated last Wednesday afternoon,
a large number of people attending
the dedicatory exercises. A male
quartet rendered several selections.
Rev. FIR. Norman Seavcr offered pray
er and Mr.. Heaton made few re-
marks giving the property outright to
the city. ii. Abuse made response
for the trustees and short addresses
were made by Revs. A. N. Lewis. f.
B. Earle, w. j. O'Sullivan, j. Z.
Wright and E. NJ. Smith. The trus.
tees are G. Z. Taplin, president; John
Mooney, vice president; l.. Bart Cross,
treasurer; G. III. Heaton, secretary; j.
w. Brock, II. A. Huse, F. A. Sher-
bune, w. G. Andrews and G.. II.
Andrews.
A reception was held in the even
ing, which was largely attended. The
hospital is handsome structure, fine
~ located and completely equipped.
A new hospital at Proctor was dedi-
Gated Thursday evening.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-08-13
New England Magazine.

OF the many really beautiful pictures in
the New England magazine for August,
we would call attention to those which
accompany the fred letter articles" IA
New England Town Under Foreign Mar
tial Law" which is In Eastport, Me-, 1.-THE
Blue Hills OF Milton" and 1.-THE Story OF
Cleveland" These articles are all OF re-
markable interest and the last one espec-
tally SO as Cleveland has Just been cele.
brating its centennial. The number is not
lacking in fiction nor poetry, and as US :
ual the Editors Table discusses ably the
topic In hand-The relation OF England
and America at the time OF the Revolution
and OF the Civil War.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-08-13
Coming Meeting of the Army Of the
Potomac at Burlington.


The 9th annual reunion OF the
Army OF the Potomac will be held at
Burlington on Wednesday and
Thursday, Sept. l6 and II. The
headquarters of the society will be at
the Van Ness House. The program
Of exercises is as follows: Wednesday
forenoon, there will be a business
meeting. In the afternoon there will
be parade of regular troops. 2lst
Infantry from Pittsburgh, N. u, Sd
Cavalry, from Fort Ethan Allen, and
the National Guard Of Vermont, and
review by the society. This will be
followed by business meeting. In
the evening there will be public exer-
cises in the Howard opera house.
The following is the program: Adj
dress Of welcome by the president of
the society; Grafton by Maj. Gen.
Orlando Smith, U. S. ", OF Bait.
more, Nd; poem by Capt. Jack
the poet scout; addresses
by distinguished officers Of the Poto-
mac and others. Thursday morning
there will be drive around Burling-
ton, in the afternoon a sail on Lake
Champlain, and in the evening ban
quet will be served at the Van Ness
House.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-08-13
Political Points.

Some time next week It is expected
that Candidate Bryan will speak a.
Bellows Falls.
The first candidate for the legisla
ture was nominated Saturday night a
Rutland. Dr.. J. E. Thomson was TN
lucky man.
DIR. A. N. Dogan Of Woodstock hal
declined the nomination OF sheriff OF
the Democratic county ticket o.
Windsor county.
/ There will be grand Republican
rally at Mortified Friday afternoon
| Of next week, to be addressed by Con-
gresham Powers, Hon. y. J. Foster
and J. A. DeBoer.
Mayor John w. Gordon OF Barre
went last Thursday night to lndianap'
oils with w. H. Creamer Of Bethel,
the delegate from Vermont to the pro.
visional conference Of sound money
Democrats.
st. Adams Republicans started the
campaign Saturday evening when over
200 people were present. Addresses
were made by Hon. Curtis Guild, Jr.,
of Boston, Hon. Frank Plumley Of
Mortified and Col. Willard Earring.
ton of st. Adams.
The last Democratic bolter is Maj.
| N. p. Bowman of st. Johnsbury, well
known in Burlington and throughout
| Vermont. Mai. Bowman has voted
the Democratic ticket for more than
fifty years, but lie repudiates the Chi
cago platform and will vote for Nc
Kinlcy.
Secretary OF State Brownell received
last Saturday morning a letter from
j. II. Williams Of Bellows Falls de-
clining the Democratic nomination for
state treasurer and Withdrawing his
name from the ticket. Mr.. Williams
is one OF the sound money Democrats,
and under present conditions he cannot
support either the State or National
tickets of his party.
The Republicans Of Rutland had q
rousing flag raising Wednesday night
OF last week. A Mckinley and Ho-
bart flag was raised in front Of the
Republican headquarters on Centre
street at 1850 o'clock and the exercises
that followed were held in city hall
The city band furnished excellent mu-
sic. Col. Charles ii. Joyce made the
principal address.
Congressman Powers, who is under
orders of the state committee for
speeches throughout this month, finds
that he cannot give direct answers to
calls from Lamoille county. He sug-
gests that applications for him be sent
to Olin Merrill, Enosburgh Falls,
chairman Of the state committee, who
will, as far as possible, fix dates for
him in Lamoille county. He is to
speak at Mortified Saturday.
A rousing state rally will be held
under the auspices OF the state CON-
mittee and the Republican league in
Bennington Aug. rs and all OF the
state organizations are cordially inyit-
ed TO participate in the celebration for
sound money and protection. Hon.
Henry Cabot Lodge and Forrest G.
Manchester, secretary OF the Massa-
chusetts Republican club, are among
the speakers that will be present.
Hon. Elisha May OF STD ohnsbury is
one Of the latest Democratic boilers.
Mr.. May is the national bank exami-
ner and we'll known in that capacity
in Burlington and throughout Yer
mont. He has been leading Demo-
crat Tor many years and has repeated
ly been complimented with place on
the Democratic state ticket. He is a
man Of great ability and high stand
ing, and his example in repudiating
the Chicago platform will be influen-
tial.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-08-13

Original, Theodore l.. Frary, Bur-
lington, Richard Jenness of LYNDON
vile; reissue, VIM. Williams, South
Albany, Michael Conway, Moretown;
increase. Albert Fredett, Rutland,
Especial, July ~ Sewell T. Howard,
Windham; original, widows, etc, En-
lily A. Blossom, Rutland, Mary Jane
Carry, Barre, Hattie E. Albee, Ben
nington; increase.
Original, George w. Fisk, North.
field; restoration and increase, Hiram
Davis, deceased, Newfane.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-08-13

II you have ever seen little child in the
agony Of summer complaint, you can real
ize the danger OF the trouble and appre-
ciate the value of the instantaneous relief
always afforded by DeWitt's Collie and
Cholera Cure. For dysentery and di-
arrhea 1t is reliable remedy. We could
not afford to recommend this as a cure
unless it were q cure. E. e. Evans & Co.,
Randolph;K. P. Stockwell, Bethel; M. j.
Sargent 4 Son, So. Royalton; AK. Hood
& Son, Chelsea.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-08-13
The Atlantic Monthly.

Some of the noteworthy features OF the
Atlantic are "Days with Mrs. Stowen BY
Mrs. James T. Fields, which Is one OF
very great readable qualities, the begin
ming OF new story Dy Mrs. Catherwood,
entitled 'The Spirit OF an Illinois Town"
present Conditions OF Literary Produc.
ton" by Paul Shorey, and in the Critical
Articles" we find Eugene Field and his
books alphabetically reviewed.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-08-13
Candidate for Commander-in-Ch Chief of
the q, A. II.

The department Of New Hampshire
G. AR. will present the name of Past
Commander John c. Linehan at the
encampment in st. Paul for the posi-
ton OF commandment. chief.
New Hampshire never before has
asked the sutirages Of the comrades for
this position.
He was department commander in
1884, served as junior vice command
er-in-chief in 1887, and was member
of the national pension committee
from 1884 to 1888.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-08-13
Scribner,s Magazine.

The Scribner's magazine is literally q
recreation number from Its gaily deco
rated cover to the closing page. A
unique feature is IA Comediettan in one
act, decorated and illustrated by Orson
Lowell and printed In two colors. Alice
Morse Earie's delightful paper called
"Old Time Flower Gardens" 10 embel-
lished by beautiful pictures.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-08-13

Six weeks ago suffered with severe
friends all advised me to consult physi-
clan. Noticing Cham berlain's Cough
Remedy advised in the st. Paul Volks
Zeitung, Iprocured bottle,a and after tax
ing 1t short time was entirely we'll. /
now most heartily recon mend this reme-
dy to anyone suffering with cold. VIM.
Keii, 676 Selby Ave, st. Paul, MINI. For
sale BY Evans & Co., Randolph, and GIN.
Miller, Bethel.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-08-13

For your Protection. ~ Catarrh ''Cures" or
Tonics for Catarrh in liquid form to be taken
internally, usually contain either Mercury or
1odide Of Potassa, or both, which are injur-
jous II too long taken. Catarrh is local, not
> blood disease, caused by sudden change to
cold Or damp weather. It starts in the nasal
passages, affecting eyes, ears and throat.
Gold in the head causes excessive flow, of
mucus, and, if repeatedly neglected, the re-
sults Of catarrh will follow; severe pain in
the head, a roaring sound in the ears, bad
breath, and oftentimes an offensive dis
charge. Therenedy should be quick to allay
Inflammation and heal the membrane. Ely's
Cream Balm is the acknowledged cure for
these troubles and contains no mercury
nor any injurious drug. Price, so cents.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-08-13
FyEalNE121Gt4I55R
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A Valuable Book.

II is not generally known, but It is a fact re-
majority Of the diseases OF mankind begin with
irritation aud inflammation in that part OF the
body which becomes affected by the disease
Inflammation is an unhealthy condition OF the
tissues manifested externally by heat, redness
and swelling, internally by congestion OF the
blood vessels. causing pain, disease and growth
OF uusound tissue. 1t Is very important that
every person should understand the nature and
home treatment Of inilammatons. For this
purpose, i. s. JOHNSON & Co., "a Custom House
St.. Boston. Mass, have had complied from the
highest medical authorities for family use, an
illustrated book, entitled TREATMENT FOR
DISEASES" The book contains description
of all ailments caused by or accompanied with
Inflammation, alphabetically arranged; also
the treatment for such. The book Is printed
in plain, simple language that all can under
stand. 1t is a valuable aud complete treatise
which everyone should have for ready refer
once. The publishers will send one copy in
paper covers. TO any person on receipt Of their
name address and two cent stamp for postage
lis. JOHNSON s. Co., "a Custom House ST.. Boston
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-08-13
The Chautanquan.

The Chautauquan contains a valuable
paper about "The Justices OF the Supreme
Court" with excellent portraits OF them.
"In the Shadow OF the GuiIiotine" by
Eleanor Lambec and "A Romance OF the
Stars" by Mary Proctor are concluded in
this August issue.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-08-13

Theories OF cure may be dicussed at
length BY physicians, but the sufferers
want quick relief; and One Minute Cough
Cure will give 1t to them. A safe cure for
children. 1t is "the only harmless reme-
dy that produces immediate results" E.E.
Evans & Co., Randolph; K. p. Stockwell,
Bethel; NJ. ]. Sargent & Son, So. Royal.
ton; A. R. Hood q Son, Chelsea.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-08-13

In the st. Nicholas, Eugene Field also
receives pleasant attention from Mary j..
Reid. In connection with these papers
we have facsimile of Mr.. Fields most
famous poem, "Little Boy B!ue.n
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-08-13

HOODS PILLS cure Liver Ills, Bill
!ousness, Indigestion, headache.
Easy 60 take, easy to operate. 2Bc.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-08-13
depression
ofSp1;z1s

SO cornmonin summer
time, accompanied by
loss Of energy, lack Of
thought-power, means
a deficient supply Of
nourishment. The
vital force is lost. It
isn't aquestion Of mus
Gle and sinew, but Of
resistance and endur-
ance. At any age but
especially IN youth, It
involves the risk of
lung disease. Loss Of
flesh and a cough are
threatening signs.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-08-13
Vermont Pensions.

Dean's Rheumatic Pills absolutely cure
Rheumatism Neuralgia. Entirely vegetable. Sal
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-08-13

vantage of using good soap and the
economy of buying 1t direct from our factory
without paying tribute to storekeepers, buy
whole box for their own home use.
From Brattleboro and Remington 10 st.
Adams are hundreds Of girls and youths who
have earned. by very little effort, one to a
dozen OF our premiums, which they will pos
sess all their lives long ~
the LARKlN SOAP MFG. co., Buffalo, N. Y.
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badly:

A postal card re-
quest will bring
you full particu.
lars Of how you can
earn q solid oak
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-08-13
Chautauqua
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by selling among
perhaps ten OF
your neighbors
the contents Of
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Combination -
pnw NJ Tia -
Larkin
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You pay US alter
you know by trial
that goods are all
as represented.
Thousands of
wise housekeep-
ers everywhere,
who know the ad.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-11-13
Homes Gives it Up.

Senator James X. Jones, chairman OF tho
Democratic National Committee, Issued the
following statement
"The result OF the election is apparently
no longer in doubt It has been one OF the
closest contests that the people have been
called upon to determine ID 1ocentyears.
"We have claimed the election on our ad-
vices from States that were admittedly ID
doubt. in which we knew there had been
many frauds and from which there was tYl-
dence Of tampering with the returns IL
seems now to be apparent that Mr.. Bryan,
after making the most brilliant campaign In
The history OF our country and having car
ried most of the States claimed to be doubt
full. has not carried enough to assure his
success In the electoral college, Bryan cleo
tors have been chosen from all Of the States
South OF the Potomac and Ohio except West
Virginia and all those west OF the Missouri
except California and Oregon. He has lsO
electoral votes and this number may be In
creased bv final returns from States yet In
question. He has not obtained enough votes
TO carry the electoral college. Thus this re-
markable campaign closes with the election
of William Mckinley
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-11-13
WORK AND WORKERS,
"W. J. BRYAN.

The Holbrook Cycle Company has made
an assignment for the benefit Of creditors to
John Weaver.
The hardware factory Of the sargents, In
New Haven, Conn, has started up on full
time and with full force The factory en'
ploys about $500 hands.
Execution was issued by the Hampstead
Paper Company against the Nescochague
Manufacturing Company on judgment
note for s19, 900.
Prssid ant-elect Mckinley Thursday pressed
telegraph key In his home in Canton, o.
that started the fires In the new Niagara
Furaass, at North Tonwanda, \. Y.
All the pork butchers at the packing
houses in Chicago struck, because OF faif
urs to advance their wages, as is customary
for the winter season. During tho sumner
wages are 81 day less than in winter, the
change taking place usually in October. On
the plea of hard times and the approaching
election. the date OF change was postponeI
until November 4. On Wednesday the men
were notified that only 70 cents additional
would be allowed,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-11-13
Wisconsin.

milwaukee, claims to be the banner city OF
the United States in its vote for Mckinley,
II is the home OF Henry G. Payne, and
persistent effort was made to have him re-
moved from the Republican National Com
mittee on the ground that he was unpopular
with the laborlng classes OF his own city
he returns show, however, that while TWO
years ago, when there was kepuohean
landslide throughout the country, MiIwau-
kee was carried by fusion OF Democrats
AMI Popullsts by 1,7OO, this year 1t goes D. SOo
for Mckinley, showing gain OF ll,OJo'
which in proportion to its population Is De'
IIeved to Le without an equal in the country
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-11-13
CURRENT EVENTS.

old horse was sold for the sum OF b
cents in Lancaster KY the other day.
The latest fad among the male fools Of Nc"
York is bleaching the hair to pale S1ra"
color.
Two families in Vermont have bought all
their groceries for fifteen years from 'no
proceeds OF their cider making
In the heat of the political debate the an
nual discussion OF the exact date Of indian
Summer has been largely neglected 'n'S
yea.
Two young pickpockets who have JUST
come into the hands Of the London ponce
had an ingenious method. One blew smoAe
from a cigarette into the faces OF iaoies
whom he passed in the streets ana 'nen
stopped them to apologize, While the o'ne'
riaed the ladies' pockets.
A South Paris, Me-, man came nome re-
gently from a visiting trip OF several Gays.
Though strictly temperate and sober ne LA"
f,rootten his wife's name and handed back "
letter for her hat the postmaster gave him.
with the remark that he guessed 1t belonged
somewhere else.
Although the Zig fire which destroyed
0rontagon, Mich, occurred two months ago.
the County Clerk was not able to remove MS
books from the vault IN the court house un-
/ III last week. The forty tons Of coal wnlcn
were stored In the basement are still ourh'
;ag. The fire evidently did not discourage
:he people of the town, as they are reOuiiu
Ing their homes ard stores
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-11-13
DISASTERS AND CASUALTIES.

The Mayor OF Roanoke, Va, ROBERT NC
Cleuand. was knocked down and fatally in'
iursd by a trolley car in that city.
The American schooner Charmer, from
New York for Savannah, with cargo Of
fertilizer, has reached St. George, Bermuda
baiIy damaged by the recent storm.
While Republican parade was crossing
bridge into Dennison, Ohio, the bridge COZ
lapsed, carrying twenty-five horsemen VIVID
it. All were injured, but none fatally ons
horse was killed outright.
Mrs. John Snyder and three children were
in burgy on ferryboat at steubenyiile'
Ohio when the horse became unmanageable
and backed into the river with the oceu'
pants Mrs Snyder was rescued, but the
three children and horse we're drowned
special train conveying John P. Irish, oi
Cal. and others ran into freight train near
Lincoln. Neb., and J. NJ. Tiplinger, Lin
coin commercial traveller, who stood on the
nlatform of the ear, was killed. The freight
train engine was taken to haul lrish's tram
and It was delayed only slight time,
The schooner Emma }. GCtt, at oaiein'
Massachusetts,, from New Ycrk, was COM
pletsly wrecked by the explosion ot lei
cargo of dynamite ami gasoline. There were
Aoo csses Of the former and $50 tanks OF the
Inter in the cargo. Two OF the crew were
injured. The Empire magazine. containing
700 quarts OF nitro-glycetine, near Geneva
Indiana, exploded Saturday morning. Score
Of houses in the vicinity were wrecked, an
one man Is said to have been killed,