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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-05-14
A Good ardTimes" Year
What Vermont Did Last Year In the
Way Of Farm Sales, New Indus
tries and Summer Travel.

Way Of Farm Sales, New Indus
tries and Summer Travel.
Hon. Victor I. Spear, statistical sec.
rotary Of the board of Agriculture, has
made his report of farm sales, new in.
dustries and summer travel in the state
for the year 1895.
Concerning farm sales it shows that
16,0T5 farms have been sold during
the year; of this number 1877 were pre-
viously unoccupied. This number is
a little less than has been found in
preceding years, and it is quite likely
largely due to the fact that a less num-
Der of towns have reported.
Tho sales Of farms for the past five
years have been as follows:
1901 l,764
1892 LOLA
1898 1882
1894 1889
1895 1877
AS to the present value Of farms as
compared with other years, 1923 town
clerks report "no changes" 20 that it
! is higher, and 20 that it is lower in
their respective towns. The towns re-
porting an advance are generally those
located favorable and usually near
some large manufacturing interests,
and those in which lower value is re-
ported are our smaller towns remote
from the railroad. 1t is quite proba-
BILE that the gain and less are about
equal, and that the average value Of
Vermont farms has not varied much
for the past three years. 1t is quite
generally believed by business men
that investments in well located farms
in Vermont at present prices are safe,
and the tendency toward lower values
that has been growing for the past 20
years seems to be about checked. 1t
seems reasonable that when other lines
of business improve the value Of
farms will be greater than now. The
year 1895 has been the least profitable
to the farmers of any year in long
time. Low prices have prevailed for
all farm products, and in many parts
of the state the dry weather of July
and August and the severe frost in
May made very great reduction in
the hay crop of the state. Notwith-
standing these unfavorable conditions,
the courage of the state has not failed,
and but little complaint has been heard
at The institutes held about the state.
1t has been noticed that large num-
Der of young men have entered upon
farming during the year. An i'm
provement in methods of farming has
been noticeable. The work of putting
in creameries has gone forward and
the evidence leads me to the belief that
the condition of the Vermont farmer
will not suffer in comparison with that
Of farmers in other states.
The reports received show that dur
ing the year 81 ,09l 800 have been in
vested in new manufacturing enter
prises, and that these new enterprises
are furnishing employment to 1910
persons. For the past five years the
innew industries and per-
sons employed have been as follows:
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-05-14

ARMY of the Potomac.

The 9th annual reunion of The
Army OF the Potomac will be held a,
Burlington on the 10th and 18th Of
September. The change from june
is due to the multiplicity of conven
tions, Commencements, etc.. in thai
month which have seriously interfered
with the attendance. The orator
will b, Gen. Orlando Smith, of the
18th Corps, and the poet, Capt. Jack
Crawford. The death of Maj. Gen
John Gibbon devolves upon Mai. Gen.
Jourdan, senior yice-pesident, the of.
flee Of president The other officers
of the society are General Horatio C.
King, recording secretary, Brooklyn,
N. Y; Gen. George II. Sharp, CORE
spending secretary, and Col. Samuel
Truesdell, treasurer. This will be the
second meeting Of the society in Bur-
lington. Colonel Woodbury., gov
ernOr of the state, was mainly instru-
mental in getting the society there,
and the whole state will join in the
welcome. It's not generally known
that any officer or private who served
east OF the Allegheny mountains or
any web-foot who served in fotilla
which co-operated with the Army of
the Potomac is eligible for member
ship. The initiation fee of 90 and
the annual dues Of $500 are the only
tax upon the members.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-05-14

1893, 4Ol 800 I" 500
1894, 1,112,70O 1913
1895, 1901 800 1910 I"
No single industry has called for
the investment Of so much capital as
the development of the electric light
and power. OF the many large, I'M
used water powers in the state reported
in 1891 there are but few today that
have not been utilized, and the most
common use made of them is the pro-
duction of electricity. What the flu
ture is to be along this line is a mat err
Of speculation. The present record Of
what has been done farexceeds the ex-
pectation of the Past, and it seems fair
ly certain that it will be but few
years before there will be no import
ant water power in Vermont that is
not performing useful service. 1t has
been very gratifying to note the steady
development and increase of manufac-
turing in Vermont during time when
much complaint has been made from
other sections of the country as to the
condition of manufacturing interests.
1t is believed that there are conditions
in the state which prove very favora-
BILE for manufacturing, among which
may be noted that the help employed
here is, as rule, more intelligent and
capable than is usually found. Also
the fact that there have been almost no
labor troubles in the state is an i'm.
portant factor Also most of our
towns have appreciated the advantages
of manufacturing enterprises. and Civ
en- inducements, either by supplying
capital or giving exemptions for a Pc
Rod from taxation, to encourage the
location of them.
Touching summer travel, the reports
cover only about one-fourth Of the
business done. From the reports re-
ceived it is found that $500 persons
were entertained during the season,
$40, 699 were paid for board and $l2,-
2l5 for livery. The amount OF bust
ness done by the parties reporting does
not vary to any great extent from that
reported by the same persons for 1894
and for the state amounts to about
100000 per year. In answer to ques-
ton six, 81 reported that business was
better, II that it was an average, and
10 that it was less than usual. So that,
as whole, it would seem that there
had been a little increase in this bust
ness. AS compared with 1895 there
was larger expenditure per person
for 1895. The average paid per guest
for board and liveryin 1894 was $7.l8,
for lS95,$l5.60. This may mean that
less people came to the state in 1895
than 1894, but remained enough long
er to make the receipts as much or
more. A great increase in this travel
cannot be expected until more accom-
mediation is provided. There are on
ly few hotels of large capac ty that
make special efforts to secure and care
for this travel, and these houses near
ly all report as much business as they
can accommodate. There is an OPP
portunity to extend this new industry
somewhat in the private homes of the
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-05-14
The Rutland Road.

At a hearing before Judge Wheeler
of the U. S. circuit court at Brattle-
boro last week Tuesday the receivers
of the Central Vermont were granted
leave to turn the road over to it's
owners. Possession was given Thurs
day at midnight. President p. w.
Clement of the Rutland road has APP
pointed these officers: Treasurer and
purchasing agent, Henry G.. Smith;
superintendent, Jessie Burdettc; gem
eral freight and passenger agent, En-
NETT B. Aldrich; superintendent of
motive power, George w. Kenney;
car accountant, G. w. Trask.
The Central Vermont's mileages
are not accepted any longer and new
books have been issued. Everything
is running along smoothly. Several
from the st. Adams offices have gone
down to Rutland to accept posi-
tons under the new management.
Dean,e Rheumatic Pills absolutely cures
hon m m ~ MANI a1rxfa matt
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-05-14
Around the Campfire.

Fletcher d. Proctor of Proctor will
deliver the Memorial day address a.
Enosburgh Falls.
Rev. w. S. Jenne OF South Troy
will deliver tho Memorial day address
at Montgomery Center.
The Montpelier Military band will
be the regimental band at the muster
Of the state militia at Essex Junction
in August.
Rev. M. L. Severance will deliver
the Memorial day address at Airing
ton and Comrade r. M. Tozer at No.
Bennington.
Beginning last Monday dress pa
rades will be held at Fort Ethan Allen
on Pleasant Monday and Thursday af-
ternoons. The first call will be sound
ed at $40.
Orders have been issued for the an
nual company drill and inspection OF
the V. N.G.by Gov. Woodbury.. Capt.
II. E. Tutherly, LIST q. S. cavalry,will
accompany the usual officers. The in
spection will take place the first two
weeks in June.
Maj. 0. d. Clark, Capt. Eaton OF
Montpelier and Capt. f. l.. Greene OF
st. Adams have been appointed a
board of inspection to report upon the
condition of clothing, camp and gar
rison equipage, ordinance stores and
other property in possession OF the
companies of the First Regiment.
First Lieut.. Coffrin of Company +,
Mortified, has resigned and Lieut.. w.
II. Hovey, U. S. A., will preside at a
special election to fill the vacancy on
the night of May l6. Second Lieut..
w. II. Sterling Of Company II, Mont
pelier, has also resigned. Major Clark
has requested the governor to mobilize
the Barre, Montpelier and Mortified
companies at the latter place during
inspection day, the object being bat
talon drill.
Department Commander Pufler has
issued roster of the Grand Army of
Vermont. or the lis posts in the en-
campment, Roberts of Rutland has the
largest membership, 239. Only six
other posts have over 100 members.
All but one Of the past department
commanders, Geo. p. Foster of Bur-
iington, are now living. The men,
bership of the order is 4,S9l. The
high-water mark was reached in 1890,
when 5,475 members were enrolled.
An important change will be made
this season in the main building of
the Soldiers Home. The roof will be
raised and replaced by one Of man
sard type and the building will be ex-
tended thirty-two feet to the east.
The alteration will give twenty addi-
tional sleeping rooms on what will
be the third floor The
change will also give the first floor
more conveniences and make the din
ing, smoking and reading rooms more
ample. There will probably be a meet
ing Of the trustees May 22d to accept
plans and specifications, and the
money from the recent sale of real cs-
tate to John S. Holden will be used to
do the work. The number OF inmates
is ninety and five more will probably
be adipitted in short time. The SUI
perintendent, Major Cofley, states that
there has never before been so large a
demand for admission to the Home at
This time of the year.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-05-14
SONS OF VETERANS.
Extracts from Orders No. a of Division
Commander Monahan of Underhill.

Extracts from Orders No. a of Division
Commander Monahan of Underhili.
Every camp should endeavor to in.
crease its membership during the
quarter. Camps reporting the largest
gains will receive special mention in
orders. Attention is called to the
clause in CIR and r. permitting grand
sons Of veterans, Is wears old or over,
to become members OF our order.
Any suggestions from camps or in
diyiduals for changes in ritual or G. r.
and r. will be gladly received by
members of the committees on the
same as appointed in orders No.6, Sc
ries OF 1895.
1t is with great sorrow that the di-
vision commander announces the
death, on April ID, OF Will H. Boyd,
captain of Camp No. 70, Montreal'
Brother Boyd had been member Of
the division council, and several times
captain OF his camp, through whose
effort the same was mustered. The
sympathy Of the division is extended
to Camp No. 70 and relatives Of the
deceased.
Elections have been ordered to fill
vacancies in Camp No. 70, Montreal,
Will II. Boyd, deceased, and No. "a,
Springfield, A. E. Starkey, resigned.
Division headquarters will be estab-
lished at the Colburn House, Manclies-
ter Center, June 30. The Colburn
House, Thayer's Hotel and Ulley
House offer rates Of 81 per day. Rail-
road rates and full program of the en-
campment will shortly be furnished
camps. Great preparations are being
made by Camp No. 60. for your en-
tertainment, and several camps have
signifed their intention Of attending
in body.
The report on inspection by Divi-
sion Inspector Sedgwick G. Voodry
shows there are 20 frst-class, 20 Sec
ond-class and third-class camps.
Every camp received mark, the first
time for years. The division inspec-
tor and assistants are complimented
OH the thorough and efficient manner
in which this inspection was per-
formed.
Memorial day is near at hand. Cap
tains will at once tender the services
Of their camp to the G. A. r. for duty
on that day. This is not a day of
amusement but rather OF mourning,
coming to lis once year to remind us
Of the great victory won by the sol.
diers Of the Union in the war of the
Rebellion, and while we take part in
the services Of that day let us renew
our pledge that the sacred cause for
which they died shall never be forgot
ten. Our duties in this important
subject are daily increasing, and soon
all responsibility will restupon Us. Do
not permit it to be said we are now
laggards in our work.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-05-14
PARSONS & SAULT
AGENTS,
Randolph, Vermont
CENTRAL VERMONT RAILROAD.

Corrected to Nov. II, 1895.
GOING SOUTH
Trains leave Randolph as follows
2:00A. N. w..
Night Express from Ogdensburg, Mo-
treal and the West, for Boston, Lowel,,
and all New England points. Sleeplns
cars for Boston, via Lowell, also, iG'
Springfield, run daily, Sundays includs'
lo:lE1 M AN; Al. :. .,,,,. :. v.,,;.s.,. 70,
Boston, via Lowell and Fitchbnre ' sas
New York, via Springfield. for all p0'nS
in New England.
Limited Express from Ogdensburg' MOI Mon.
treal and the West, for CONCORD, ma" nd
chester, Nashua, Lowell andbos'on' '''
for New Y ork, via Springfield.
Passenger for White River Junction '''
GOING NORTH.
2.0QA.M. !, NJ,
Night Express from Boston and nov
York, for Chicago, Ogdensburg' J ..sss
and the West. Sleeping car to Mon re-.
runs daily, Sundays included, IRON n''
ton, via Lowell, and from Springfield
Passenger for Rutland, Burlington oo Sr
Albans, Richford and Rouses Pong, u vs
Meeting at Essex Junction with nAp'
for Troy, Albany and New YORK.
z:4S P. N. ~. postop,
Mail land express train from j DU' and
Worcester, Springfield, New y Lonu AIbans,
New York. for Burlington, ~. A I1rsS.
Richford, Ogdensburg, Montreal D''
ing room car to Montreal.
6a5 P. N. NJ. york for
Express from Boston and New MtGornatreal.
Burlington, St. Albans' anu ond Pull.
Wagner Parlor Car to Montreal, anu ~ Chi.
man Sleeping Car from RanaoiRphh; Ssao at
cago without change. Due in oni'''
800 o'clock next night oer Agt.
!. w. CUMMINGS, GenI assemnsnnsupt,
+. w. BALDWIN, eeni0
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-05-14
GERMS.
They Exist Everywhere Nova
Days.

In the Air and In Our Food and Drink
No Ono d Free From Them
for Moment.
One reads so much about germs,
these days, that he becomes almost
afraid to drink glass Of milk or wash
his face in basin Of water. Yet
those who are most competent ia
Judge tell us that there are many dis
eases now known to be caused by
germs; and probably other diseases
will be discovered to be due to germs
ALSO
If you SOW wheat in dry dust and
keep the soil in that condition, the
kernels will not sprout and grow.
And if you should SOW the grain in
,ery wet soil it will not grow then,
but would mould or rot. Therefore
We must not only have proper seed,
but the soil must also be exactly right
for the growth Of tho seed, II we
expect results Take consumption
germs, for instance, you may inhale
these germs and yet no harm follow |;
because the soil in your lungs was in
such healthy condition these disease
germs cannot grow there. Then,
again, you may have exactly the right
kind of soil in your lungs for the
germs Of consumption, and yet not
have the disease because you have not
inhaled the germs. 1t is certainly
true that thousands Of persons inhale
the germs of consumption, and yet do
not have the disease. The fact that
this soil must be suitable to germ-life,
explains the reason why some children
have severe stomach and bowel
trouble, and yet others in the same
house be unaffected.
There are a number OF complaints
which may not be due to germs; and
yet the principle we wish to establish
is the same. Some take cold more
easily than others; have frequent
attacks of indigestion; become easily
exhausted; and show in every way
that the body is not strong. What is
the best weapon with which to fight
germs? A strong constitution. How
can you prevent many of the ailments
Of everyday life? BY keeping the
body well nourished and the nervous
system substantially reinforced.
SCOTS Emulsion of Cod-liver Oil
with Hypophosphites will do all this.
It feeds. 1t nourishes. 1t builds up.
1t invigorates. 1t fortifies. Itshields
the body from the enemy, and brings
victory even in the face of defeat.
1t is pleasant to know that such a
remedy can be prepared in form
agreeable to the palate and the
stomach. 1t does not nauseate. 1t
does not cause diarrh9a. 1t does not
produce those disagreeable quotations
Of gas. 1t does rot ncce ssitate bribing
or threatening the o,i-,ren. Best of
all, it does not have that fishy taste.
SCOTS Emulsion contains more pure
Norwegian Cod-liver Oil than any other
emulsion in the world, that will stand
the test of time as being perfect in
separable emulsion. Ask your doctor.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-05-14

Pixies Toothache Drops cure In one minute.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-05-14
Vermont Pensions.

Original widows, ETC., Elizabeth
Arnold, Rutland; special, April 18th,
Marion Britton, East Thetford; origi-
nal, Sylvester E. Plank, Bennington;
special, Silas W. Parsons, Bennington;
increase, Homer @. Stoughton, Barre;
original, widows, ETC., Abbie A.
Henry, Waterbury; Louise M. Stat
ford, Barton Landing.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-05-14
Suicide of Young Crowell.

Herbert S. Crowell, Fl years oil
second son Of George +. Crowell, tn,
prominent Brattleboro man and for
mer publisher OF The Household
shot himself at Mount IIermon
Mass, through the heart abou
9 o'clock last Thursday evening ant
instantly expired. 1t is thought til,
act was committed because of tenn
porary insanity, as there were marked
signs of insanity when he was
younger.
That evening young Crowell ell
tered the room of Winchell, fellow
student who acts as starter in athletic
events, and asked to see pistol used
for that purpose. There was good
natured fooling, such as is customary
among boys, several being present
and after the pistol was given to him
he asked the calibcr. When told that
it wal. 32, ::he took cartridge from his
pocket, put it in the pistol, placed the
weapon to his heart and fired.
Even then his companions thought
it joke and that he had used blank
cartridge. 1t was not until he fell
lifeless on the floor that his compan-
ions realized the situation.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-05-14

Dean's Rheumatic Pills absolutely cures
rheumatism Neuralgia. Entirely vegetable. Safe
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-05-14

Improper digestion causes over
ea% of all suffering and diseases
Of the Blood, Liver, Stomach, Kid
neys, Lungs, Nerves, Brain or Skin.
Puritana renews and strengthens
the
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-05-14

Of the human system, the Stomach.
1t makes the health right, because
it makes the Stomach right.
Itbrings New Blood, New Nerve
Force, New Strength, New Life.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-05-14
German. American Investment Co.,
FOUNDED 1902.
50 Wall St.. New York.

State Of New York
Authorized Capital, S1,OOO,OOO
Patd-up Capital, 100000
Letters Of Credit, Checks and Drafts on Foreign
Countries at cheapest rates
Cable transfers and all
other money transactions with Germany
and Austrfa-HunxaIy.
sold.
Bankers wanted as agents in various towns
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-05-14
DR.. Koch's Tuberculine Attacked

DR.. KOch's TubercuIine Attacked
Berlin, March 15.-At meeting OF the
Bacteriologic society held last week, DR..
Koch's tuberculine was fiefcely denounced
by many eminent professors in attend.
ance. Professor Liebereich declared that.
tuberculine had been discredited by all
physicians, even veterinary practitioners,
as Its use was directly dangerous. DR..
Hauseman said that greater percentage
OF lung disease had been cured by allow
ing nature to help itself than by the
treatment Of experts. A debate arose on
the report that DR.. Koch is preparing
new publication in advocacy OF tubercu.
line.-New York Tribune.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-05-14

Mr.. Geo. L. Smith, OF the Geo, L. s,,,h
Mantel Co., Louisville, Ky, writes Feb D.
1894: For about a year was terrible en-
ferer from heart trouble, which got 50 b,s
was obliged to sit up in bed to get NJ
breath. ] had to abandon business And
could hardly crawl around. My friend NJ.
Julius G. Voght, one of our leading pharma.
cists, asked me to try DR.. Miles Heart oure
had used little more than bottle vbaD
the pain ceased and palpitations entirely
disappeared. ! have not had the slightest
trouble since, and today am attending 10
business as regularly as ever"
Sold by druggists everywhere. Book on
Heart and Nerves sent free. Address D,
Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind.
DR.. Miles, Remedies Restore Health.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-05-14
I DR.. O. w. Holmes

? says that music is an ever. sovereign
3 balm. And so it is, thank Mercy.
y for sore spirits But for the aches.
g pains and weaknesses of the body
Johnson's Belladonna Plaster is bet {
ter. 1t soothes, warns, comforts {
= and heals. It seeks out the cause of :
= the trouble and sets it right. 1t con- ;
, tains virtues old as history, yet never
> before SO combined as to be of the )
3 highest practical efficacy. Note the y
Red Cross on all the genuine. {
& JOHNSON 4 JOHNSON.
& Manufacturing Chemists, New York. ,
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-08
A RAILROAD STORY.
How MEG innis, of the {. p. Was Fooled
by a G. n Man,


Several railroad men were chatting IN
the Canadian Pacific Office yesterday as.o,i,
the little distractions that have receptIv
interrupted traffc on TWO OF the trans
continental. lines running into SEATTLE
when suddenly, with that reminds me-
expression on his face. NcIsianis began a
story. Now. when Mctiinnis begins a story
everybody listens. for he knows a lot of
railway "reminiscences and he tells them
we'll
Back in the DAYS when Dixon. now the
Great Northern agent at Spokane was
n the place Stevens has now he disalav-
ed a bit of gencTalship over me that might
commend itself 10 the most energetic So
hcitor In the country. Some bridge lid
along the line of the Great Northern had
broken away. and was sitting u my Of
fee. happy in the reflection that the Ca
madam Pacific was intact, when In came
group of seven long. lean. lank indlVi1-
uais. inquiring for tickets East They
spoke of going over the Great Northern
but l casually mentioned the fact that
that line was broken. and that they were
likely 10 fare badly at the place OF trans
fer They went out. apparently satisfied,
but uEfpurchaslns.
Then. after a while, / strollei over 70
Dixon's Office. ] was hardly seated in his
best chair. when shiver my timhers II that
same gang Of seven didn't come trailing in.
They said they were going East.
" 'S3l you tiCsetsr said Dixon.
" Ahv. yoEr o'i line IS all broken up
replied no policeman
o. srgfirusar sad Dixon. n his suaves,
ulzunfr rHafe vou don't approe.lfe
uat Goa. nftfa hrfak In -he road mans
Nsn tea.f rtrsr an time Ia one ~ oar si.-
Esrf aaRra Fhere you wiH see a MI
ass Hfa FHaaala.n View. such a.
- ra rs fee ananre = seeing -
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