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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-01-21

The methods that are emploNedby 3
certain member of Congress to keel
his seat for term after term in spite o
all opposition are probably not al
known. but one that has come to om
attention deserves special notice, a. il
illustrates the members knowlcdg,
of the trailty Of human nature and hi,
quick perception ia taking advantage
of IT,. During a recent congressional
canvass the members fences were in
very bad repair in a certain locality
He was informed by his trusty home
agent of whom he has at least one III
every locality in his district that
something must be done to stem the
tide his opponent would carry the
town Accordingly, the representa-
tive wrote on for a list of the inhucn-
tial members OF the party in the town,
and asked especially for some private
Tip" that would enable him 10 ap-
proach each OF them rs a friend. This
being duly furnished. he set his liter
AIRY bureau at work and waverine y0t-
ers received letters from their Con-
gresham soliciting their support on
various grounds that appealed to their
synpathies The average voter who
receives 4 personal letter from IL bio a
man rs q Congressman, signed by his
own hand bearing the government
frank and marked confidential" is
more or less exalted in his own eyes
and those OF his neighbors. In the
case we speak of one of the letters
came to man who had expressed
himself as opposed to the members re-
election. The epiStle solicited his
support in lthe most inohcnsive way
possible and then went on to say III
hope. dear friend, that il you can hon
eStly vote in my favor you win also use
Your influence on your ncighbors of
the West Hill and shall watch the re-
suit in that locality with great inter
est" The recipient read with amaze.
ment that the Congressman (whom he
had never metz not only knew him but
where he lived So near and good
friend rs that must not be abandoned
for any new candidate. He was con
verted on the spot, land the West IIilT
gave a laundering verdict for the re-
Of the sitting member.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-01-21

! Will Flanders OF Chelsea was a visitor at
Geo. W. Flanders last week
There will be services at the Cone'l
church Sunday commencing at l p. N.
Charles +. Flint of South Royalton
( preached at the Cong CHURCH Sunday.
| George Luce returned to South Boston
! last week, after a short visit to this town.
The regular meetings Of Whitney post
and w. X. c. will be held Saturday even
ing.
Charles W. Osborne was called to Chel-
sea last week by the death OF his aunt, Mrs.
Geo. Colby.
The Good Templars gave poverty party
in Wight's hail Friday evening that was
both social success and a unique affair.
Warren w. Parker, VINO has spent two
weeks with his many friends in this town,
returned to his home in Lebanon Satur-
day.
Mrs. Wallace w Swan went to Lebanon.
y. H., Friday to visit her sister. She viii
visit Norwich friends before returning
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. III. Gillette OF Montpel.
ier 3. +. Wallace of Waterbury and Allen
Martin OF Barre were recent guests ot q.
III. Raymond.
The silver grey fox that Clarence Hutch
inson did not catch might hsve been
found in Homer Hutchinson's trap and
Homer called it a coon.
Mrs. Rachel Farnbam has returned from
visit to North Adams, Mass. She was
the guest Of her daug hter, Mrs. ID. Pcase.
while in North Adams.
Mrs. 5. A. Cushman, who has been n
resident ofthis town for more tnan half
century, IS very sick with pneumonia. She
was 20 the 9TH of this month.
The hearing before John II. Watson Of
Bradford in the suit OF Minerva Ordwsy y
A. n. King, that has used up the greater
part OF two weeks, has been aojourne 4 to
Wednesday, Jan. q.
The insurance people have paid Corue-
Illus Noyes his loss upon the buildings
lately burned. This town paws nearly s15
Tor every dollar of insurance it receives
and the big towns where the big fire losses
sre get the benefit.
There sre many icy places in the roads
that should be covered with snow but the 4
almanac makers have poor success in their
attempts TO provide snow this wear. a
subscriber asks if roads should be closed
80 long as Il is possible 10 make them
reasonably safe.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-01-21
STAFFORD.

Pe,le wallace is at work for Mrs. Franz
Preston.
Tb, ladies are busily engaged working
10 he Armenians.
VIM. r.. Patterson sold a fine young COW
and calf last week Tor flo.
Hatch Cham berln has bought the Ezra
West place OF Wilbur Scribnef.
tuesday. Jan. 18TH, daughter was born
n Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Preston.
q Treat of Ohio came last week tc
vieit his cousin, Mrs. w. W. Clapp.
A new bookcase. m de by Frank CODY
was nut in Harris library SATURDAY
Miss Minnie Blodgett spent saturday
and Sunday with friends IN Ihetlofu'
Wilbur Scribner, wife and son spenl
Saturday and Sunday at ner iaIhers ~
Norwich.
Will Richardson has finished %orE tor
Chas. Cow and has gone to New YORK TO
see his daughter.
viii and John Udsll are to take charge
of their fathers business, under the nrm
name of Udall Bros. d. Co.
Saxtou Arnold and his daughter, Mrs.
Fl. A, Stiekney, left Friday for visits IN
Hubbardston aud Everett, Mass.
Preparatjons are being made for the
school exhibition to be given by the pu-
pills of both schools in the town nail.
Miss Geltie Walker is in Barre taking
vocal music lessons from lady lately re-
turned from the conservatory in Boston,
"Cardinal Points of Christian En-
deavor." an exercise for Christian En-
deavor day, by Rev J. n. Bomberger, Is
being prepared by tue Endesvorers here
Miss Anna Cummings presents paper
this week before a national meeting 10
New York civ of the American Society OF
Huguenots. Her theme is "Huguenots
in South Africa"
Tuesday, Feb. 2, town school will be
held in the town nall in this village from
one to four o'clock. Ii is expected that
each school in town will be present with
its teacher, and pai ticipate IN the eNer
cises. The object Of this gathering Is 70
represent the daily work OF the schools,
which viii be shown by the general eXer'
cises and by Rotations in most OF the
studies pursued in the common schools.
Parents are earnestly requested TO be pres
ert with their cnildien ana all interested
Ia education are cordially invited to at.
tend.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-01-21
Hartford.

Miss Mamie Stone has been sick.
There is one case OF scarlet fever in
town.
Miss Margaret seaver is boarding at the
hotel.
Charles L.Bugbee.returned from Boston
Friday.
Louis Newton has returned from Ben
ningtoD.
Miss Elizabeth Fay died at Mrs Fenno's
Sunday.
Alvin Downing has returned to his home
in Wisconsin.
Mr. Chase has a brother from Newport,
y. H., visiting him.
Miss Myra Williamson is teaching
school in Quecnee.
Mrs. Henry Hazen has been visiting at
+. NJ. Maddsn's this week.
Rev. George Dewitt OF Ticonderoga, n.
", supplied the pulpit Sunday.
Miss Margery Watson is taking music
lessons of Miss l.. Il. Psrmslee this winter.
Mrs. n. W. Whites mother, Mrs. Down
ing, had the misfortune TO break her. hip
one day last week.
MIR. and Mrs. Epnraim Morris went to
New York last week 10 meet their dangh-
ter, Miss Annie, who has been spending a
tew mon tbs 10 Europe.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-01-21
south strafford.

The patrons received pic. for December
butter.
Susie Kendall was i'll last week and con-
fined TO hel bed, but is now convalescent
Miss Desmond is continuing the study
OF music this winter with Miss Marion
Hatch.
Miss Gertie Prescott gave a party FRI
day eve to about forty OF her young
friends.
Homer c. ingalls, Of St. johnsbury, an
agent for pianos and organs, was in town
the II st OF the week.
The schools have formed debating So
ciety and the question discussed last week
was, "Resolved that Franklin exerted 2
greater influence in our country than did
Robert Falton.n
A lecture was given Tuesday evening,
Jan. 18th, in this place by Rev. Mr.. shaw,
who was entertained by Rev. Mr.. Willis.
MIR. Shaw il a pedestrian, having walked
over 200 miles, lectUiing IN different
places.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-01-21

Mckinley and Hobart were formally
and legally elected last week. The
presidential electors met in the CAPT
tails of the several states and the result
of the balloting was n follows Nc
kinley and Hobart. 27l; Bryan, l76;
Scwall l5S Watson. Is. The only
states where the vote was divided
were Kentucky and California, the
former giving Bryan one and McKin-
ley twelve, and the latter Bryan one
and Mckinley eight.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-01-21

While early speculation about the
constitution Of McKinleyS cabinet was
largely gucss-work. il is now possible
to forecast il with tolerablc accuracy
Senator sherman has admitted that he
is to be secretary of state. EX-Gov.
Long of Massachusetts will probably
be secretary Of the navy; Gen. Russell
\. Algcr ofMichigan, secretary of war !;
ex-Congrcssman Wilson of Iowa, sec
rotary of agriculture; Judge Golf OF
West Virginia, attorney general Judge
Mckenna of California. secretary OF
the interior This leaves the places
of secretary Of the treasury and post
master general untitled. II is said
that Mr.. sherman is virtually forced
into the cabinet. whatever may be his
own feelings He fears he could not
be elected to the Senate again on ac-
count of the hostility of the Foraker
wing and TO escape defeat enters the
cabinet in response to McKinley's mr.
gent solicitation. Mark Hanna win
probably fill ont his uneXpired term
and may then succeed himself.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-01-21

II is pretty quiet in old Vermont
just now, but it is only the calm pre-
ceding the storm that will break when
the postoiiicc caucuses begin IN the
Second district The peculiar grating
sound that is noticeable in the "stilly
night is the sharpening of sundry cut
lasses for the fray
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-01-21

Ex-Goy. Stewart seems TO have been
misunderstood somewhat by most of
the readers of his recent letter on the
prohibtory law. lie now says
II am not in favor OF license, but,
rather of improved methods of enforce
mcnt of prohibition-th first and alb
solutely essential requisite of which.
in my judgment, Is a general and ear
nest revival of public interest in it,
favor
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-01-21
No Prizes.

We offer no prizes to in
duce housekeepers to buy
Welcome Soap. We put the
prize money in the soap.
That is why it stands alone,
a gem of purity.
Welcome in every home.
Quick to remove dirt, never
injuring the clothes, for there
is no injurious alkali or adul-
teration.
If its honest soap you
want - not prizes use
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-01-21

Constipation in lis worst forms, dyspop-
STA, sick headache, oiliousBess aud de.
rangement Of the liver are readily cured
by DeMitt's Little Early Ri ers. The e
httie pulls never gripe Small pill, safe
Randolph; K. p. Stockwel!, Bethel: N
J. Sargent & Sen 60. Royalton; 4.
Hood & Son Chelsea. ~
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-01-21

Wonder ii Congressman Grout wrig-
gled his fingers at Congressman Pow
ers after the Grout oleomargarine bill
passed the House and after the Powers
Pacific railroad bill was consigned to
the grave. 1t is very evident that our
Vermont representatives love each
other backwards
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-01-21

Soothing for burns, scllds, chapped
hands aud lips. Healing for cats anC
sores. Instant relief for piles, stops pair
at once. These are the virtues OF DeMitt's
Witch Hazel Salve. +. L. Evans & Co
Randolph; X. p. Stockwell, Bethel;
NJ. J. Sargent q Son, so. Royalton; A. r.
Hood * Son. Chelsea.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-01-21

With characteristic modesty, the
RutIand Herald claims that il was the
first paper to defend the trusts and
that it has lately been joined 10y the
New York sun, which reinforcement
it proceeds to welcome in most pat
ronizing manner Probably Editor
Dana appreciates the compliment
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-01-21

1t IS free from narcotics, perfectly Ian.
less, and yet soothes and strengthens d.
Miles, through his Nervine is a benei,.s
to thousands" A.C. LEHMAN
Editor and proprietor Of DIR LASDssl,
DR.. Miles Nervine is sold on guarazt,
first bottle will benefit or money refunds
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-01-21


The announcement that Secretary
Olney aud Lord Paunceiote. the Brit.
ish ambassador, had signed treaty by
which all disputes between this coun.
try and Great Britain, except those in
volying the honor of the nation. were
10 be submitted 10 a board of arbitra-
ton met with hearty response OF
welcome on both sides of the Atlantic.
Anything tending to diminish the
prospect OF war. especially between
peoples of the same race, should GER
tainly receive the endorsement OF
every person anxious to promote peace
ON earth and goodwill toward fellow
men There are some, however, who
seem to cling TO the grim spectre OF
war. Whatever their professions, they
would at heart regret to see war a
thing OF the past There are others
who, while honestly fayoring peace
able solution of difficulties with for
eign countries, have little faith in ar
bitration rs 4 permanent method and
believe that instead of lcsSenino the
danger of armed conflict il might pro-
mote il by unsatisfactory operation.
Still others who favor the system OF
arbitramcnt find fault with this partic-
ular treaty. And yet others there are
members Of the Senatc-who dislike
to see the Cleveland administration
score so important triumph in diplo-
macy 1t requires two-thirds vote of
the Senate to ratify the treaty. without
which it is not binding upon this coun-
try. We should be not at all surprised
to see the treaty rejected by combi-
nation ofthe several elements we have
mentioned. Those who look askance
at arbitration, fearing that under it
our opponents in any controversy
might secure something that would
not be satisfactory TO us forget that
war is might, and that might is not
always right, If we take a position
that we are afraid to let an impartial
board pass upon. the inference is that
we are in the wrong. If right ana
justice are what we seek. then we
ought to be more willing to submit our
disputes to court of arbitration
wherein calm judgment rules than to
the field of battle. where right and
wrong are forgotten and all depends
on force. Unquestionably. the popu-
lar sentiment, both in this country and
Great Britain. is in favor o, the pend
inc treaty..
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-01-21

Boss Platt received the nomination
for United States senator by the Re
publicans of the New York legislature
last week, which is equivalent to cleo
ton, rs the Democrats are i'm weak
minority in that body. Plat received
l42 votes and only seven were cast
for his opponent. Joseph H. Choate.
Never was bossism more triumphant.
Ii is stated that when Plat was told
that seven members had exercised their
legal right in voting for Choate he
drew piece of paper from his pocket
and carefully noted down each mans
name a. that OF a rebellious subject
who must be disciplined at the first OPP
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-01-21

The contest for the Burlington col
lectorship is still three-cornered
fight. Chairman 0lin Merrill having
entered it in earnest upon the with
drawal of Col. Childs of the same
county. We believe that Chairman
Merrll's candidacy will prove more
popular among the rank and file than
that of either Col. Benedict or Col.
ManSur.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-01-21

portunity. That act alone ought to
condemn him. We want no political
sula, in this country with proscrip-
tions to enforce against those who can
not honestly agree with them Party
cNpcdicncy is the cause of much politi-
cal tyranny Fear that the Democrats
would capture the state has kept the
New York Republicans under Platt' :
heel for ycms. There seems to be
only the choice of a Republican boss
like Plat or "A Democratic boss like
Hill or Murphy for the people. And
the trouble is with the people them
selves. who are 50 much concerned
about their business affairs that they
neglect their duty rs citizens until the
bosses have the stakes all set and there
is no way but to register their will.
Instead Of tending to decrease the op-
portunities OF the posses, close diyis-
ion of parties, such as we see in New
York, makes their hold more certain.
as the power of the machine becomes
greater when it can shake possible de-
feat to the party in the face Of the dis
gustcd voter This year seems to be
especially auspicious for the bosses,
too. And yet we boast that this i. a
free country and all men 'Fe equal,
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-01-21

Ex-senator Proctor succeeds in get
ting the Concord. \. H., pension office
transferred to Vermont. there will be
another fat plum for some lucky Yer
monter. The capacity Of Nermonters
to serve their co<ntry is sufficient for
every emergency likely to arise.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-01-21
EDITORIAL NOTES.

Gen T. 5. Peck called on President
elect Mckinley last week, mot on
business, but just to greetan old COM
rade. Probably he explained 10 Me-
Kinley how near be came TO sending
the Vermont militia down 20 inaugural
ton for a March muster.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-01-21

takes for ncrog,''1
with like never fsll.r
success I have recon
mended It 70 maHys,i
IL cures them. Ann,
su FER from nefr,
troubles shDuli trA
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-01-21

Five years ago became 80 neryous, fla.
mental work was burden. Icould not
at night en- account Of sleeplessness 4,
attention WIS called to DR.. Miles RfstO,
tive Neryine, and ! commenced 70 ia 4
with The very best effect Since The, /
have kept bottle in my house and NJ
whenever my nerves become unstruns n,
nI,ra ". Inc - mo ,nnl mi IL p
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-07-31
Family Reunion =,

The children and grand children of our
esteemed fellow countain, Lloyd Balderston
met at the old homestead at Colora. on the
2fth inst with few near relatives to COM
memorate the seventy-ninth birthday of the
grandsire and spent the day in social inter
course about the house and under the trees
OF the lawn where they had tables spread for
the feast for the assembled company.
The family were all present except William,
who with his wife and three children reside
in Boise, Idaho. where he is engaged AS the
managing editor of the Idaho Daily States
man, and Charles Balderston. wife and
daughter, who wore on IL visit to IL married
sister in Boston. The company assembled
embraced the remaining six sons with five of
wives and their children with Jane C. b.
Jones, wife of S. Morris Jones. who was
present with their five children, making the
count Of the third generation on the grounds
twen,y-etsht, and not emitting Anne, the
eldest who is unmarried and resides with her
father.
The relatives present We're, Maria b. Tay-
lor and her husband and widowed daughter
Louisa P. Candy and son, W. W. Candy,
George Candy, Mary c. Culin and Charles
Jones and daughter, all OF Philadelphia. The
most of the company left by the afternoon
train, which cut short the interesting occa-
sion. Mr. Balderston'5 health is reasonably
good and his faculties unimpaired, his chill
dren being: Miss Anne Balderston. George
Balderston, EIwood Balderston, c. Candy
Balderston, of Colora; John l.. Balderstop
kennett Square; Mrs. ]. c. b. Jones, West
Grove; Charles Balderston, Philadelphia:
VIM. Balderston, Boise, Idaho; Lloyd Balder-
ston Jr., Germantown, Pa.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-07-31
BUILDING ASSOCIATION.
Twenty-SiXth Annual Me ting of the
Mutual of Cecil County.

The twenty-sixth annual meeting of the
Mutual Building Association OF Cecil county
was held Oh Monday evening at the Office Of
the Secretary, George A. Blake in Elkton
Officers for the ensuing year were elected as
follows
President, DR.. G. NJ. Ellis: Vice President
George W. Cosden, heretofore II director and
now elected vicepresident to I'll the place of
Robert Marshbank, deceased: Secretary, Geo
A. Blake; Treasurer, L. NJ. Haines; Directors,
Roger Witworth, s. j. Keys, John Gilpin
George McQuiken, Clarence c. Strickland,
Henry c. Wells and Alfred Wctherill the last
named being elected to fiji the vacancy made
by the change of Mr.. COsden to the position
of vice-president.
The annual report shows that Al shares
OF series l. of the year 1886 matured became
worth 5000 each) by 1873 payments and were
ordered to be paid to the several owners Of
said shares.
The Directors afterward met and passed
the following preamble and resolutions, upon
the death of Robert Marshbank:
WHEREAS. Since the last meeting OF the
Board. our associate. Robert Marshbank,
who has been Director of this Association
since it, beginning in january, 1870, and its
Nice-President from July 1877. to the time OF
his death, has departed this life.
Be it Resolved, That we. his fellow officers,
do hereby testify to his worth as II man, his
iaithiulnrss as au officer of this corporation.
and his fidelity us friend in whom all could
rely.
Resolved, That his Judgment rs IL business
man hGs had much TO 40 with the success Oi
TINS Association. and that we. his fellow
Directors. will greatly miss his counsel and
advice IL the deliberations OF the Board
Resolved. That these resolutions be spread
upon the minutes of the Association ana tina.
IL copy tie sent To the family OF the deceased
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-07-31
NEW TRIAL REFUSED.
The DaviS--Tome Case will Go to the
Court of Appeals.

In the Circuit Court for Hartford county, n,
B lair on Friday, last week, the motion for a
new trial in tie case OF Anthony S. Davis
and others against the Jacob Tome Institute
of Port Deposit, was argued before Judge
Waters, but the motion motion was over
ruled. The case will now go before the Court
of Appeals.
The reasons alleged in the motion were of
the usual character as to the weight of the
evidence and newly discovered facts relating
to the cnse. Misconduct on the part OF the
jury was another feature of the motion.
An action in trespass which grows out of
the same circumstances has been tried in
Elkton, and the record of this case has now
gone to the Court of Appeals also. The cases
arise from the location of the buildings of
the jacob Tome Institute, in the town of Port
Deposit. upon land which is claimed by the
executors and heirs of James A. Davis and
which was purchased in 1890 by Mr.. Jacob
Tome rs "A site for his institute buildings.
Under the verdict in the eiectment case
tried in Hartford county the Davis claimants
are awarded a piece OF land 25 by 40 feet
square upon which the institute building
stands and all OF No. 81 between the railroad
and the river. beside $50 for mesne dam
ages