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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-03-31
BOOKS AND BOOK WRITER'S.

De Maupassant. the most brilliant
writer of short stories that French lit
erature has ever produced. wrote and
destroyed and rewrote for seven years
before he published, thus perfecting
a fiawless style. In few years he gave
800 stories to the world. He died
insane, possibly from the strength of
his imagination. the power of his lit
erary conceptions.
w. ID. Howells says: THE art of print
ing was in our blood. II never brought
us great honor or profit. and we
were always planning and dreaming
to get out of it or to get it out of
us, but we are all in some sort bound up
with it still. To me it is now so
endeared by the associations of child
hood that cannot breathe the familiar
odor of types and presses without emo
ton"
1t is said of Prescott, the historian.
that he could carry six pages of his
printed work accurately in his mind
before debating it to his amanuensis.
When his Ferdinand and Isabella APP
peared Sydney Smith said that "a Cas-
plan sea of soup awaited him in Eng
land" This quaint allusion 10 pros
pective dinners might be interpreted
with an opposite meaning in these days
on this side of the water! People of
any calling are not DESTROYS of being re-
ferred to in connection with the word
soup"
Mrs. Mary Virgin Decentralization
Harland-has just issued timely and
interesting book. "Some Colonial Home
steads and Their Stories" The volume
is profusely and carefully illustrated,
and among the homesteads presented
are: Brandon, Westover, Shirley, Mar
shall house. Clivedon Chew house,.
Morris house, Oak Hill (the home of the
Livingstons), Philipse manor house.
Jumel house (Fort Washington, Smith
house sharon, Conn.,, Pierce home
stead, Parson Williams house, Van
Courtlandt manor house, Varina Poca-
hontas), jamestown and Williamsburg.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-03-31
ARROW POINTS.


Some people go TO church to see how
others take the sermon.
If man breaks a bad horse. he never
iorgets about it.
Anybody feels foolish when he raps
on door and gets no response.
You can get horse crank to stop
and waste his time talking horse. any
time.
There are lots of people who. il they
we're not so good. we would set down
as fools.
When a woman tells you where TO
find anything about the house. look
somewhere else.
A woman rarely ever likes to leave
home for fear her husband viii forget
TO water the plants.
, When a girl Joins cooking club. she
usually wants to show the boys that
she isn't afraid to cook.-Washington
lIa.l Democrat.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-03-31

the two at the price Of one, and on that
basis they shared with him the shack,
herded the flock. and cooked the grub
They soon knew as much, or as little,
about sheep as Brick himself; and the
proprietor found opportunity to break
the monotony CT camp life by occasional
trips 10 the railroad and once to San
| Francisco.
"Pm going to see my friend Martin, .
he told the boys. Now tend to bust
ness and don't let any get away" And
the boys gave their word that not one
should escape.
During Whalen's absence in the city
he went out of the sheep business even
more abruptly than he went into it the
previous autumn. The instruction to
the boys was fulfilled to the letter-not
any got away.
1t happened on a hot day in June
when, contrary to usual custom, the
boys brought the flock to camp and the
shade of sheds at noontime. 1t never
rains in that arid region. but some
times pours. This was one of those
times. Charged with ice and water a
great black cloud came drifting down
the wind, and emrtied out its load upon
the camp and the hillside above it. The
canal, curving around its base. formed
an cave trough for the whole mountain
and poured several thousand inches of
water into Whalen's improyised sheep
sheds. The food very soon subsidized,
but when the cloud had passed and the
sun again shone forth, there were no
living sheep. Not many minutes are
required TO drown n rat in hole.
Meanwhile the boys. greatly fright
ened by the sudden storm, and with no
thought for the safety of the flock
were in the shack. The hail pounded
and the wind shook it. Water covered
the floor.
"Pray, Billy" said the one on the
barrel
mo, you do it," he answered from the
table top.
The shack had no window, and, with
the door closed, it was pretty dark in
there. When Whalen reached home two
hours later, the floor. was still wet and
the boys were yet roosting on table and
barrel, but outside, in the bright sun
light, the ground appeared already al
most dry. A solitary goat stood upon
the shed roof; he had been among the
sheep in the pen.
you can't keep good man down any
more than you can a goat" was Bricks
comment ON the catastrophe.
While Whalen was working the boys
double time at pulling the wool from
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-03-31

could not feel needle thrust into my flesh.
Il was confined to the house three
years, unable to walk nearly half the time.
After those three slow years Of agony,
during which spent probably 5000 for
treatment and tried dozen doctors, gave
up hope OF any release from pain, bot oath.
was cured, completely cured, by DR..
Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. They
alone caused my recovery.
he first dose gave me appetite.
After the second dose slept soundiy,
the first time within year.
sent for dozen boxes. BY the time
had taken the contents OF eleven boxes
felt entirely well.
he doctor said was cured. He was
greatly impressed, and since then he has
prescribed DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale
People for many of his patients.1
Mrs. Fenly, together with her husband,
made affidavit to the exact truth of the fore
going account before Notary P. N. Thomas.
The cure Of the severest cases of she's
matism by DR.. Williams Pink Pills for
Pale People has occurred in every state in
the Union, and its power in ordinary cases
IS proportonately greater.
These marvellous vegetable pills go di-
rectly to the seat Of the trouble. They
build Up new cellular structure In the
diseased parts by eliminating poisonous
elements and renewing health-giving
chemical forces in the blood.
They are for sale by druggists every
where; for SO cents single box or $3.50
for half dozen.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-03-31
THE LITTLE cars


play, y
pometimes he tries slyly to steal away:
1hen on he runs with his roguish laugh
10 the little gate at the end of the path.
OF tne world is wide. and the world IS
sweet, =
outside the gate is the busy street.
But fast as he runs he is just too late.
ana ne never escapes through the little
gate,
For we pick him up and we carry him
back,
Away from the horses. the trolley-car
track,
And all the dangers he'd surely meet
outside the gate in the busy street
! wonder how soon viii come the day
When my care and watching will end for
aye
When my baby will open the gate and 20
Into the world he longs for so!
And think sometimes, with heart of pain.
OF the day when he may not come again
From the world beyond that he thinks SO
sweet,
Outside the gate in the busy street.
Blanche Davis. in N. Y. Examiner.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-03-31
The Horrors of
Rheumatism.
Il zOoman's account Of torture aohiA lasted three
years. Of her struggles against the dreaai disease,
and the good fortune that eyOzoued her e6or1s

Sueh suffering as rheumatism causes the
victimS upon whom Il fastens itself is al
most uncomfortable.
Sufferers from the worst types OF this ter
rible disease will supply the missing hor-
rors IN the following story from real life.
Those who writhe under milder forms
Of rheumatism will be able to imagine the
feelings Of the tortured victim.
The only justification for making public
such heart-rending details is the fact that
the lesson taught will be helpful to others,
pointing the way to renewed life and health
to every sufferer from rheumatism.
The story is told by a woman. Her
name is Mrs. Caleb Fenly; she lives IN
St. Paul, Ind.
This Is her account,
IL am farmers wife. believe my
frequent exposure to the weather caused
my terrible attack Of rheumatism. Damp
weather always aggravated 1t.
Ny limbs would begin to swell at the
ankle joints.
This swelling would begin In the night,
at times. would awake IN agony.
Daylight would find my limbs purple
IN color, swollen TO twice their natural size,
and so racked with pain could not bear
TO touch them.
Ny right arm and both legs were so
drawn as to be almost useless.
:" My skin became dry and yellow.
:" AT times my limbs would pain as
though millions Of needles were pricking
them.
Again they would be numb and
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-03-31
ON THE STAGE.

The health of Nicolini. PATHS hus
band. has so much improved that she j;
once again entertaining house parties
II was feared at one time Nicolini would
die.
Henry Miller has returned to New
York after a li-weeks' bicycle triE
through England and France. His sea.
son commences the last of September
in a new play.
William E. Ge Verna, known in the
atrcal circles as the king of property
men," has just died at his Long Island
home. aged IS. There was a special ele-
ment of pathos in his death. as it was
his one ambition TO live long enough
to see the production of his great spec
tacle Mature" about to be staged IN
New York. He had been working at the
scenery and properties of this for the
last four or five years, and had saved
about $4,000. all Of which was invested
in the venture.
Clement Scott. in his criticism of the
English Secret Service" company
makes some interesting comparisons.
He says that the difference between the
Americans and the English is similar
to that between staccato and sostenuto.
"The Americans are sharp and con-
else he says. and excellent in panto-
mimic art; The English are deliberate.
sustained aud logged" and he adds
they pause too long between the sen
iences." He begs them TO remember
that Secret Service" is play of action.
which should move like clockwork.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-03-31

II SEE THE BEGGARS EAT SAGE.
the dead sheep, he had the happy
thought of stocking his ranch with
bees Having money enough from the
proceeds of his wool sale to buy 100
stands, he promptly carried the thought
into effect.
Again he sat down in the door Of his
shack to s'double his money"
"This is better than Sheep" said he;
''for they herds themselves. And they
are like mules in one thing-you are
liable to get hurt If you fool with 'em."
This wave of prosperity broke up as
soon as former ones had done, for he
had imported bad case of foul brood,
and within a year the hundred swarms
had petered out. When we went down
there last summer in the interest of a
new company which has taken up the
work of completing the canal. Whalen
gathered the bones out of the old shed
in the cut and hauled them to the rail-
road, where he sold them for fertilizer.
realizing enough TO buy two more
mules. With his four-mule team he is
AT work in the ditch for days wages.
Somewhat grizzled now, and not so
brick-red of hair and whiskers as for
merly, he is happy as ever. and sanguine
that he win double his money.
Here's hoping" that he may.-San
Francisco Argonaut.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-03-31

The famous German traveller, Otto
Ehlers, tells about a singular Chinese
potentate whom he visited in Laos
States. while on his way from Siam to
Tonquin. The prince leaves the cares
of affairs chiefly to his wife. He has
had his throne placed in the palace
kitchen so that he can receive visitors
and watch the preparation of his meals
at the same time. The subjects seem
to he content with his manner of adj
ministration. and admire the demo
cratic spirit manifested in his choice
Of a throne room.-0hio State Journal
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-03-31

| ,leansed and
toned up with
Is. 5. S. in the
priing. Get S.
S.. and be pre-
pared. Sold by ali
druggists.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-03-31
Now is the time

/ ,,nsnds of Nature. Every spring
Z. .vstem is thoroughly over
'a, y is a general house us
'I.snipg going on within. The
' nanrities that have been accumu-
' 4 for year must be got
!. ~" i'd of, and the system reno
' = and prepared for the siege
! nmmer. Unless Nature is as
..tsd in this task, the strain on
4 system is too severe, and a
s.s.tdown is the result. Some
' ' neglect to supply this as
stance. and as a result they are
a,srcome by an enervating, de-
s,s.sed feeling, their energies re-
4, appetite fails, and they are
,,tslly disabled for a season.
rvgrybody just now needs a tonic,
ii Swift's Specific
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-03-31

Nice handkerchiefs should not be
ironed. whenrinsed pass them through
wringer after they have been folded
in a fine towel. Spread on sheet OF
glass "a clear handicapped table an
swers) aud smooth till every wrinkle
is nut. The linen or muslin will cling
to the marble or glass. and dry with
that finish that is on the fine unstarched
handkerchiefs just from the shops
Chicago Tribune.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-03-31

Put a layer of tomatoes in the bottom
OF a baking dish. cover with a layer OF
bread crumbs. then sprinkle with salt
and pepper, put in more tomatoes
bread crumbs and seasoning until the
dish is full. Put the bread on top. cover
With bits of butter. and bake 20 min
vtes.-Housekeeper.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-03-31
|s;;S.S.F 95s Blood

j logically the best tonic on the
market. The general health needs
|luilding up, hence a tonic is needed
that is entirely harmless. S. S. s..
aUurely vegetable, and is the only
4 Hood remedy that is guaranteed
pcOntain no potash, mercury, or
| tber harmful mineral ingredient.
|RB Natures remedy, being made
| hOm roots and herbs gathered
| hom Natures great storehouse. 1t
thoroughly cleanses the blood of
| Al Impurities, tones up the gem
ul health, renews the appetite
md imparts new life and vigor to
Ne entire system. Dangerous
uphold fever and other prevalent
SIMMER diseases seldom attack a
pnon whose system is thoroughly
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-09

A comparison of the returns so far as they apply to Gage and :. Brown show that Brown is by far the strongest candidate. The editors who have given Gage their Preference are for the greater part res idents of the southern portion of the State. This may account for their preference for a southern man. The fact that he has only been mentioned five times as second choice also seems 10 indicate that he is not considered even as a compromise candidate by more than two-thirds of those who have sent in replies.
 '.Twenty-two editors have signif1ed their preference for Brown as first choice and fifteen others name him as their. second choice for Governor. It will also be seen that his popularity is. not confined to one section Of the State. The same can be said of Flint and Ellert, both of whom show great strength in almost every portion Of the State
 The list of replies shows, if 1t shows anything, that the candidacy Of Gage Is not popular with more than one third of the Republican voters or the State. It also shows that his popularity is confined to a portion of the State that gave. Mckinley a majority of only 1000 over Bryan. AS the strength of the Republican party Is in the north . ern half of the State, 1t would appear that the lesson to be drawn from careful perusal of the list of replies is that if the party wishes for success at the polls in November northern man must be selected to head the ticket.
 A number of the replies from south ern editors indicate a desire not to per init: Cages candidacy to in1ure tSe chances of that section of the State securing the next United States Sena- :t.1r... As between the two they would prefer to have the Senator, but are quite willing to accept both.
 It may be a surprise to the friends of pr. Pardee to find that his popular ity Is not so great as that of ex-Mayor Davis The contest between the gen. 4lemen does not appear to be making . much of a stir outside of the immediate vicinity of Alameda County.
 .. The list of replies is appended.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-09
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' A careful study of the replies made to The Calls query reveals condition
 of things that will no doubt prove to be something of a surprise to those who have watched the trend of events in the race for gubernatorial honors. The list will also furnish an object lesson that cannot fail to be of value to those who are actively interested in the con test.
 Gage of Los Angeles heads the list as a first choice candidate, with Secre- tary. of State Brown a close second in the same list. A glance at the accom- panying table will show the number of times each of the prospective candi- dates have been named as first or sec o1ld choice.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-09
BROWN IS A FAvORITE.

GRASS VALLEY, Aug. S.-Editor Call: No decided preference for Re- publican candidate for Governor has been indicated in Nevada County. So far as expression has been made, 1t is favorable to the candidacy of L. H. Brown, who has proven so efficient as Secretary of State, a position which fits him for the higher place on the ticket. Mr. Brown visited the county in the performance of his duty and created favorable impression before he was talked of for Governor. Whoever may be nominated, Nevada County will give the candidate loyal support.
 GRASS VALLEY THONGS R-).
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-09
ON THE UPPER SACRAMENTO.

RED BLUFF, Aug. S.-Editor Call: Dr. Pardee and L. H. Brown are names most often heard in this locality for Governor. It is believed by many prominent Republicans here that Par dee would more easily offset Maguire's anti-railroad campaign than any other candidate, while others think Brown could easily be selected.
 D. D. DODSON,
 Editor Sentinel (R.).
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-09
Editor Dem
REPUBLIcAN SUCCESS ASSURED.

VALLEJO, Aug. S.-Editor Call: Re publican sentiment in Solano County is for A. J. Buckles for Supreme bench. Same sentiment recognizes great strength in each and all of prominent candidates mentioned for Governor and further fact that any one of them can lead Republican party to success in this year of Republican achievement. That party principle from which comes good government, that gave us Mckinley for President, will give California Republican Governor and from the list of honorable gentlemen named no mis- take can be made in securing leader who will bring to us Republican vio- tory. Solano is ready to fall in line under the banner of either one.
 w D. PENNYCOCK,
 Vallejo Chronicle (Rep).
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-09

seem to care who Is nominated for Gov ernor so long as he is a clean man of proven ability, and is likely to prove a winner. State convention delegates will not be elected till next Monday with the exception of Nat P. Brown, delegate at large, who was chosen by the county committee, and the question of Governorship is not cutting any fig ure in the campaign of various aspir- ants for places in delegations.
 l.. S. CALKINS,
 Editor Transcript (R).
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-09
PARDEE VERSUS DAVIS.

ALAMEDA, Aug. S.-Editor Call: Dr. Pardee is first in this city. With many of his friends Brown is second but Davis is probably stronger than Brown. Leaving Alameda County's candidates out of the question, the strongest can didates in the interior are Brown and Gage, former with voters and latter with politicians and party managers.
 G. F. WEEKS,
 Editor Encinal Qnd.).
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-09
FROM THE SOUTHLAND.

ANAHEIM, Aug. 8.-Editor Call: The Republican masses of Southern Cali
 fornia are practically a unit for Henry T. Gage for Governor. They have no second choice They look upon him as an ideal candidate before the people and capable from every point of van
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-09
FELToN FOR FIRST CHOICE.

EVANSVILLE, Aug. S-Editor Call: Of the aspirants mentioned for the of fee of Governor Charles N. Felton would be most acceptable in this local ity. and second, George A. Knight. In this vicinity the electors want no more experiments. Known men of ability should be given preference.
 T. J. SHERWOOD,
 Editor Democrat on-Partisan).
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-09

BERKELEY, Aug. S.-Editor Call: W. R. Davis strongest candidate in this locality. Pardee second choice. Next to Davis Gage or Knight would make strong nominee. B. F. ARNOLD,
 Manager World Gazette
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-09
GAGE HEADS THE LIST.

CHINO, Aug. S.-Editor Call: Be- lieve H. T. Gage stands first in this locality and in State. w. R. Davis second in this locality.
 EDWIN RHODES,
 Chino Valley Champion (Rep.).
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-09
ANOTHER DEMOCRAT.

SANTA BARBARA, Aug. S.-Editor Call: Being Democratic am not biased. H. T. Gage is Southern California s strongest. No second
 WILLIAM LA VIES,
 Independent (Dem.).
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-09
GAGE A STRONG CANDIDATE.

LANCASTER, Aug. S.-Editor Call: H. T. Gage is by far the strongest can- didate here and perhaps in the State. L. H. Brown would be as popular as any for second choice. H. T. Gage will have a solid delegation from the south.
 ASSIST. EDITOR GAZETTE (Ind.).
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-09
FROM SAN MATED COUNTY.

HATFIELD, Aug. S.-Editor Call: As to candidates for Governor on the Re- publican ticket would say that if Eel ton is a candidate he would be the strongest in this locality of any man mentioned and I believe also in the State. Second choice, Henry T. Gage.
 F. M. TYRELL,
 Editor PaDlblicaO (R
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-09

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 7-Editor Call: Henry T. Gage is the leading candi- date for Governor here, with no second choice, unless 1t be Judge Fitzgerald. Any good Republican is strong enough to carry the State this fall.
 THE TIMES Ond.).
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-09

State convention will vote for Cover nor. But Henry Gage is certainly the choice of the voters in the Republican party here. In my opinion he is the strongest man the Republicans can name. ALFRED FARRELL,
 ProDrietor Californian (DO.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-09

SANTA CRUZ, Aug. 8.-Editor Call: Flint first, Felton second, Gage third and Ellert fourth. No candidates from Alameda County are to be considered owing to local fight.
 DUNCAN MCPHERSON,
 Editor Sentinel Ind.-R.).
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-09
Opinions From Vari- OuS Parts of the
 State.
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- Wishing the public comprehensive regarding
 
 
 the editors the throughout prominently mentioned ernor: T. L. R. Ener H. Brown, R. Dickinson, Charles N Felton 9 A. Knight
 sentiment throughout the State unbiased opinion which candidates is strongest in your locality be the the StateF c choice of locality received They in obtainab nd1ca- to popularity of the 9 asprants to
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-09
SENTIMENT IN oRov1LLE.

OROVILLE, Aug. S.-Editor Call: Have watched public sentiment here closely. l.. H. Brown is strongest for Governor of all candidates named. w. R. Davis and Thomas Flint Jr. are sec- ond on the list. s. s. sBOYNTON,
 Editor Oroville Register (R).
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-09

PASADENA, Aug. S.-Editor Call: Gage is strongest and Davis second. This county will be solid for Gage. Sentiment has been changed. Hopes of getting both Governor and Senator In south. PaSadena News.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-09

man we hear mentioned in this locality for Governor. We believe H. T. Gage would be the strongest man in the State. Calaveras Chronicle (R).
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-09
MAGUIRE HAS A FRIEND.

ORLAND, Aug. S.-Editor Call: Ma guire, I think, is the strongest man in this section and in the State, with FL lert close second and Knight third.
 T. H. DAWSON,
 Orland News 0nd).
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-09
ELLERT HAS A FOLLOWING.

BONNEVILLE, Aug. S.-Editor Call: l.. R. Ellert first in State, second in county. G. A. Knight second in State, first in county.
 B. H. MCNEIL,
 Herald Und.).