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WEEKLY CROP BULLETIN.
Rains Retard Planting.-Grasses, Gardens
 and Fruits Look Promising.

LITTLE ROCK, April 13, 1897. For the week ending : a. m. Monday, April 12th, there has been an aver age deficiency of about four degrees per day in temperature. The rain fall has also been below normal, the weekly departure amounting to nearly forty hundred ths of an inch. Such rain as has fallen, however, has been in the shape of local show. CTS and has served to seriously re- tard blowing and planting.
 Those counties of the State bord- ering upon the Mississippi River continue to suffer from high water and floods which are becoming more serious in the extreme Southeast and are abating very slowly in the counties further north.
 Corn planting is well under way and some corn is up to good stand. Cotton planting has barely com- menced and will not be general be- fore next week. The condition of oats differs widely in the various sections and averages only fair. Wheat and rye are good. Grasses, gardens and fruits, excepting straw berries and plums, look particn- larly promising.
 The nights have been cool and have prevented the rapid germana- tion of seed. Dry weather and plenty of sunshine are needed for all crops.
 SOUTHEAST SECTION.
 The section is very backward on account of the continued high water and frequent rains.
 Corn planting is well under way and what is up shows good stand. Cotton planting has barely com menced in most places and cannot be pursued on account of the condi- tion of the ground. The fruit pros poets continue good. Grasses, in cluding clover, are fine. Oats are coming up to moderate stand; the seed is said to be inferior
 Cut worms are doing considerable damage to gardens in Drew county.
 Wide areas of farming land along the Mississippi River are under water and operations thereon will be for several weeks out of the ques- tion.
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GRAND ANNUAL During Easter We oil .h;s week. come join the hrong We would like every lady and child to nep us eeeora ths glorious annual away With purchases this week Hundreds
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NEWS AND COMMENT.

The fact that nearly all the news papers of the State are puffing the representatives of their own coun- ties as being examples of pati iotism, statesmanship, etc, necessarily leads to the conclusion that the roasts they are giving the other fel- lows are simply funnyism and that the Legislature was a pretty good sort of a body after all Fort Smith Eleuator
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ReRoFUEA T in it's worst form q yields to the blood cleaneine power ok Had 'e 6oroapeFilla Tkon6nU 6 q
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The editor of Q Kansas paper claims that out ill Reno county the air is so dry that the moon raises a dust as she passes through the sky, the moisture has all evaporated out of the milky way until it looks lik e long trail of pulverized chalk, and that they throw pebbles on the stables to make the COWS think it raining and not become dis conraged. Memphis Herold.
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Meeting International Kindergarten Assn. At St. Louis, Mo. April 19 to g. For this cccas;os s.:e Cotton Belt Route will seii tickets, Pine BiufI to St. Louis, and return at one and one third fare. $l5.4S, on the certifica te plan. Tickets on sale April 16 to 9. 1897. Return limit April 26. 1897.
 J.zN. FARLEY. Agent.
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Breathes there a man with soul so dead, who never to himself hath said, I'll pay, before I go to bed, the debt 1 owe the printer? There are some we know full well, who never such tale can tell; but they, we fear, will go to =, well, the place where there's no winter. Press and Printer.
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Trinity Church, roof and cornices, is being treated to q coating of paint.
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We would impress upon you the importance Of a State Federation Of Womel's Clubs, the avowed object of which Is to afford women interest," ed in philanthropic, social, literary, artistic, and scientific culture, oppor- tunities for serious discussion, and the interchange of opinions and in- formation, thus becoming mutually helpful.
 The most pronounced feature of present social development is an in- creased scnsitiveness on the pnrt of women to the claims Of their wide
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scientific or other educational pur- poses, not under sectarian or politi- cal control, are eligible to member ship in Il State Federation of women's clubs.
 MRS. ". c. RATcfItF, Chairman Of Correspondence for
 Ark, 10O4 Scott St. Little Rock.
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I sa@ | foer old bachelor live all the days of his life in sight of para disc, two cowardly to put his arms around it and press. it to his bosom. He shaved and primped and resolved fo marry every day in the year for forty years. But when the time for loves duel arrived, when he stood trembling in the presence of rosy cheeks and glancing eyes, and beauty shook her curls and gave the challenge, his courage always oozed out, and he fled ingloriously from the tield.of honor, r,-Gov. Bob Taylor.
 Arkansas has been the recipient of many honers in the way of high offices within the last few years. We had Mr. Garland as Attorney-Gen- eral and Hon. H. A. Dinsmore as Minister to Corea during Mir. Gle se- lands administration. President Harrison appointed Judge Henry c. Caldwell a judge of the Circuit Court Of Appeals. During Cleycland's second term, Hon. c. R. Breckin- ridge was made Ambassador to Rus sia and Col. George W. Caruth Min ister to Portugal. And now Presi- dent Mckinley has appointed Gen. Powell Clayton Minister to the Re public of Mexico. It must be con fessed that Arkansas has not been neglected in the distribution of high positions. Helena World.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-04-15

Admirers of sturdy and aggressive
characteristics in human nature toward
what is right regardless of opposition
will rejoice ut the appointment OF
Theodore Roosevelt of New York aS
assistant secretary of the navy His
appointment was at first opposed by
Boss Platt, but seeing that Mckinley's
firm purpose was to name him, Plat
finally acquiesced The place was first
rendered to Col. Fred Grant. who de
clned it, having an idea that he de-
served something better Roosevelt is
not always right and is often found
with the minority, but he is always
honest and never lacking in courage.
Would that there were more such men
in politics.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-04-15

The general trend OF municipal cleo
ton results in Ohio, Illinois, Missouri
aud other central and western state,
last week was favorable to the silver
Democracy In Chicago majority Of
j6,000 for Mckinley was changed to q
! plurality of over 10000 for Carter liar.
rison, son Of the i'll fated, but much be.
loved former mayor The Republican,
were divided into two nearly even fac.
tions and there was a gold Democratic
candidate. Harrison had only very
narrow majority over all. lie received
the same vote that Bryan did. but the
Republican strength fell OFF badly The
Democrats seemed to have the best OF
local issues. But it cannot be denied
that the result has some national sig
niticancc 1t shows a terminated and
encouraged Democracy, firmly sup
porting the same issue by which ii met
overwhelming defeat only four
months ago. The period of prosperity
promised if Mckinley were elected has
not arrived rs soon ~ some who voted
for him expected. They may be I'M
reasonable, but they are disappointed
and with the iickleness characteristic
of the modern American citizen they
quickly transfer their allegiance. The
Republican party has taken big con-
tract in trying to restore prosperity.
II cannot afford TO make many serious
mistakes. Its policies should be put
on trial at the earliest possible moment
If the improvement in conditions is
not marked before the fall elections of
next year, the silver Democracy will
ride triumphant into Congress and
stand 4 good chance of electin9 Me
kiniey'S successor. The vast majority
of voters cannot understand all the
mazcs OF politics. They Judge by re-
suits. If good times prevail, the party
i'm power is continued in control. III
conditions change for the worse, the
is called to the helm. II the
Dingley tariff is to give us better
times the sooner it is passed the better
Tor the party, rs we'll rs the country.
We should take warning by the fate of
the Democracy only four short years
ago.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-04-15

The Vermont delegation has recon-
mended Col. Charles 5. Forbes for the
office of consul-general at Ottawa.
This place is worth 81 800 Il year TO
the incumbent Without doubt Col.
Forbes is fully competent for the place
and we sincerely hope he will oct it,.
The office really belongs to New York
by precedent and lift comes to Yer
mont man it will be set down rs Il
mark of gratitude shown by the presi-
dent. The delegation has also recon-
mended Hon ID. j. Vail of Orville for
the office of consul at st. Johns. Que.
and Henry 4. Burt of Swanton is "A
candidate for the place of consular
agent at Stanbridge. Que. Both of
these offices are now held by Vermont
Democrats. Democratic postmasters.
il is announced, will be allowed to
serve out their four Years term unless
removed for cause.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-04-15

4 curious ease under the prohibitory
law recently occurred in Forestdale
this state. One, Reynolds. being ar.
rested for intoxication. disclosed on q
grocer who had sold him Jamaica Gin,
ger The grocer was brought before
the court, admitted that he sold Rey-
nolds the medicinea and was discharged.
II seems that Reynolds had twice made
a like disclosure on other groccrs and
in each case the latter had been fined
for first offence Of liquor selling. SO
that thi. last case seems somewhat in
consistent though more in harmony
with common sense. If grocer or
druggist innocently sells medicine
like the ordinary Jamaica ginger to 4
man whose taste is 80 deprayed that he
uses it n an mtoxicant, it certainly
seems rather hard TO fine the seller.
This is one Of the instances when the
spirit of the law which giveth life
should be followed, rather than the let
ter, which killeth,
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-04-15

In Hon. Frank Plumley, Washington
county has one of the best criminal
lawyers in New England. His recent
work in securing the acquittal of
Wales, the Goddard student, accused
of arson. and the conviction of the re-
spondents in the Marsh case. stamps
him as a powerful advocate before Il
jury. as well as master of legal
strategy. That he was opposed in the
latter case by 50 able an attorney n
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-04-15

The law requiring the presiding
judge of the county court to certify to
the efficiency ofthc states attorney he
fore the attorney can draw his salary
promises to make the latter office any
thing but sinecure. Now it is States
Attorney Chase of Franklin county who
feels the halter draw. Citizens of that
county complained to Judge Thompson
that Mr. Chase had not done his duty
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-04-15

/ Harry Adams OF Plainiield is visitor il
town.
b. W. Flanders OF Chelsea spent sunda,
in town.
Ethan Jones has gone to Lowell, Mass.
for several months.
daughter was born to Mr.. and Mrs
Henry Clark last Friday.
l.. f. Howard of White River Junction
was in town a short time Thursday.
Mrs. 5. j. Bugbee returned to Wey.
mouth, Mass, after a short visit here.
Mrs. Herbert Jewett OF Dorchester
Mass, is guest OF Miss Anne II. Howe
b. {. Rogers OF Bethel and o. d. Tracy
OF Chelsea were guests at Raymond's last
week.
Miss Sadie Howe has gone to Weathers-
field, where she is to teach through the
spring.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur n. Salter of Beth
ell were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. A. P.Salter
Sunday.
E. Kaercher of New York was late ar
rival at 5. 2. Durkee's, where Mrs. Kaer-
cher and son are toying.
Herbert Taylor OF Keene, N. H., former
ly proprietor OF the digger Central R.R., :"
was visiter in town last week.
Mrs. Marietta Monkey, who has been at
Il. A. Doubleday's in Roy8lton a short
time, is reported to be very sick.
The water has washed away part OF the
bank near S. A. Deans and there is a dan.
gerous hole in the edge OF the highway.
Whitney post meets Saturday evening
when DIR. John Durkee is expected to de-
scribe his first attack upon an army din
ner.
Edwin X. Noyes. w no has been sick with
for many months, died Sun
day evening. He was born in this town
March Is, 1857.
Two postoffice petitions have been in
here lately and a caucus will
have to decide W no will be postmaster the
coming four years, probably.
Miss Hattie Hayward had a fine Pres
colt piano presented TO her Saturday by
her brother, f. f. Hayward of Concord,
n. H., who spent the early part OF the
week here.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-04-15

To the general surprise Mayor
Strong OF New York vetoed the
Greater New York bill He seems to
favor the consolidation, but regarded
the proposed system of government rs
faulty in some important respects lie
outlined the kind Of bill he would
favor and some of the amendments he
proposed may be made by the legisla-
ure TO which it was returned II may
be passed over his veto and thus be-
come law. The mayors of Brooklyn
and Long Island City have approved
the bill Greater New York is bound
to come very soon.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-04-15

Gen. Ruiz Rivera. one OF the Cuban
insurgent leaders, was recently cap
tured in battle AMI the early reports
stated that it was probable that the
Spanish would try him by drum-head
court martial and shoot him The re-
port was probably Incorrect, but ON the
strength Of it the Senate passed a rcso-
luton Of protest, which Secretary
sherman has filed away with other
similar outbursts from the same body,
having been assured that Rivera would
receive fair trial and in all probable
ity would not he shot.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-04-15

ex-Gov. Dillingham;. assisted by
Speaker Lord, makes his record even
more creditablc. Nor do we under
estimate the valuable assistance of his
colleague, Hon. u. ;. Stanton. in the
Marsh case. All four of the attorneys
stand at the head in criminal practice.
The trial from the reading of the in
dictment to the remanding of the pris-
oners to Jail was a model of what such
trial should be-
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-04-15

| in trying to enforce the prohibitory law.
The Judge arranged for hearing
which took place last week. Attorney
Chase appeared in the curious role OF
the '.prisoner at the bar. The judge
ruled that he must Justify his action.
He was put on the rack and obliged to
rehearse all he had done as an official
Of the state to enforce the liquor law.
What he had not done was also brought
out in strong relief. He had prose-
cuted many so-called .'fine-takers, > but
had not proceeded against the owners
of the premises where the Illegal sales
were made under the nuisance act. Ii
did not appear that he had ever closed
single saloon or lessened the sale OF
intoxicants a particle. A strong ac-
cusation against him was made by Hon.
Olin Merrill, who charged that Chase
had only raided a few humble resorts
and had let the influential places alone.
Judge Thompson withheld his decision
as to the salary and Lawyer Chase is
on the anxious seat Among the Off
cals who have taken alarm at this new
..twister" is Attorney Robb of Wind |
ham, who has served notice on all LID |
uor dealers in his county that if they
sell hereafter they will do 50 at their
perilas he has donned warpaint and I
means business This apparently sim 4
ccre intention TO honestly enforce the .
law please> the two extreme factions
the one composed of ardent and con
sistent prohibitionists who believe that
hanging is too good for the liquor sell
en- and the other comprising those who
detest the law and who believe its rigid .
would 80 displcase the
people that the law would speedily be
repealed But il doe, not please the
middle class-thosc who, while favor
inc prohibition as principle for the
'.other fellows" really do not care to
see il enforced TO the letter And this
middle class, rs we have heretofore re-
is far more numerous than
generally supposed In fact, il is our
opinion that It numbers a majority of
the voters of the state. The execution
Of the prohibitory law ha, been in ac-
cordancc with the views of this class
and. save in the >pasmodic Instances.
viii continue to be a- long ~ senu-
mcnt stands a, il now does.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-04-15

Thirty years is long time TO fight so
painful trouble as piles, but Jacob Mitch
ell OF Unionville, Pa, struggled that long
fefore he tried DeWitts Witch Hazel
Salve, which quickly and permanently
cured him. 1t is equally effective in ecze-
ma and all shin affections. T.. L. Evans q
Co, Randolph; K. p. StockweIl, Bethel !;
NJ. j. Sargent & Son, south Royaton; A..
Il. Hood & Son. Chelsea.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-04-15

Some foreign countries are pro-
testing against the Dingley bill, but as
their citizens don+ vote in our elections
their opposition won't count for much.
1t is the protests OF our own people
that tariff makers heed
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-04-15

This story of Bryan being followed
in Florida by so large crowd that the
stage gave way and the orator came
near being killed sayors of the theft of
actresses diamonds tale. Wonder who
Bryan's press agent is Maybe-but
of course not
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-04-15

Two years ago II. j, Warren, druggist
at Pleasant Brook, n. ", bought small
supply of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
He sums up the results as follows: cat
that time the goods we're unknown in this
section; today Chamberlain's Cough REM
edy is household word.n II is the same
in hundreds OF communities. Wherever
the good qualities OF Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy become known the people will
have nothing else. For sale by Evans &
Co., Randolph, and q. NJ. Miller, Bethel.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-04-15

Mrs. A. Tween, residing at 10 Henry St.
Alton, ILL.,, suffered with scistic rheuma.
tlsm for over eight months. She doctored
for 1t nearly the whole OF this time, using
various remedies recommended by friends
and was treated by physicians, but re-
celved no relief. She then used one and q
half bottles of Chamberlain's Pain Balm
which effected complete cure. This is
published at her request, as she wants
others similarly afflicted to know what
cured her. The % and 50-cent sizes for
sale by Evans & Co., Randolph, and G. NJ.
Miller, Bethel.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-04-15
Hartford.


Harold French is spending his vacation
at home.
Mrs. VIM. Braley has returned from St
JohnsbuTy.
The talk on "Italy" given by Miss I.au-
ra Parmalee was enjoyed by all.
VIM. Porter, who has been seriously i'll
for the past few weeks, is again able to be
out.
r. Pike and family have moved into
Frank Richardson's tenement ON Pleas
ant st.
Rev. Andrew Gillies of the NJ. f. church
OF White River junction supplied the pull.
pit Sunday.
Miss Mary Prescott and her nephew,
Harry Washburn, are spending few days
out of town.
Nelson Wood and Miss Lena Hodgeman
were married on Wednesday at the home
of the bride.
Captain Fenno of Springfield, who has
been visiting his sister, Mrs. w. III. Bra
ley, has returned to his home.
An invitation was extended TO Rev. w.
+. Stearns of Andover, Mass, to occupy
the pulpit here on Easter Sunday hut ow-
ing to i'll health he was obliged to decline.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-04-15

Talk of the appointment Of Frank C..
Partridgeas assistant secretary of war
has been revived owing to the improve
ment in his health. If anything will
bring back the rosy bloom to the
cheek it is the prospect of "A good fat
office.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-04-15

President Mckinley follows Clcye-
lands example in using the govern
ment despatch boat. "Dolphin, for
his pleasure excursions. II will not
be urged that the president has any
more right to employ federal property
for hi, own personal comfort than has
the most humble citizen However,
most people are willing to stretch a
point in favor of an oyerworked chiei
magistrate and the matter is really
very trivial.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-04-15

Daniel w. Voorhees,, the Tall Syca-
more ofthe Wabash died Saturday.
He recently retired from the Senate
after twenty years service. In his
prime he ranked high as an orator, but
his judgment was often faulty Dur
ING the war he opposed nearly every
Republican measure and was conspic-
uous as acopperhead" He held
great popularity as leading Demo
crat
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-04-15
EDITORIAL NOTES.

Fitzsimmons has resigned the pugi-
listic championship. Having won the
title. he showed no disposition to de
fend it. The bars are now down for
unlimited ''wind" contests between
pseudo-champions,
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-04-15

When cold is contracted, cure if at
once. One Minute Cough Cure will set
you on the road to recovery in minnie.
1t will cure pneumonia, bronchitis, croun
aud all forms of lung and throat troubles
E.Evans a Co., Randolph; p. StockweII
betheli NJ. J. Sargent q Son, So. ROYAL.
ton; A. r. Hood & Son, Chelsea.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-04-15
North Pomfret

F. L. Davis visited friends in Manches-
ter, n. H., recently.
Florence Bugbee has returned to the
Normal at Randolph.
Edwin Moore has recovered from the
grip and has resumed his labors for Stepb-
en- Hewitt.
j. c. Sherburne and family went to
Felchville last week to attend the funeral
OF Mrs. Sherburneis father. Mr.. Giddinp,s
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-04-15
GIudness Comes

With a better understanding of the
Wv transient nature of the many phys
Zeal ills which vanish before proper eff
sorts-gentle efforts pleasant efforts
Hghtly directed. There is comfort in
le knowledge that so many forms OF
sickness are not due to any actual dis
Ease, but simply to a constipated condi-
fon of the system, which the pleasant
gamily laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt
~ removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families. and is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due TO the fact, that 1t is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness. without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. It's therefore
all important, in order TO get its bene-
fetal effects, to note when you pur-
chase, that you have the genuine article,
which is manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only, and sold by all rep
utable druggists.
If in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, then laxa-
tives or other remedies are not needed.
II afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended to the most skillful
physicians. but if in need of laxative,
then one should have the best, and with
the well-informed everywhere, Syrupof
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-04-15

Working in this way has manifold evils
The most common trouble resulting from
over exertion. either mentally or ply
sically, is constipation of the bowels, with
all its attendant horrors
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are the most
effectual remedy in the market They
work upon the system easily naturally
There is no unpleasant nausea after tax
ing them. No gripping pain no dis
comfort They are composed of materials
that go through the system gradually, col
lecting all impurities and, like the good
little servants that they are, disposing
of them effectually. Sold by druggists.