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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-12-15

WHO hItoH ~" " aii"n~ . ''totAcii ~
adjourn and not get .'balled up' ON it..
The Watchman this week does not
attempt to sustain its charge of last
week that w. b. Wall deliberately
took advantage of his position as chair
man of the committee on railroads to
look out for certain unsecured claims
against the Central Vermont Railroad
Co., but neglected others. But 1t hasn't
the manhood to retract IFS foul calum-
ny. 1t seeks to prove that it was cor
rect about Mr.. Wallis Discrimination to
vote ut first on the question of the abo-
lition OF the board Of agriculture by
quoting from its own columns-an ex-
pedient that will hardly suffice to con-
vince seekers for the truth. As one
who was present on the occasion, the
writer desires to state that the Watch
man is in gross error when it tries to
put Mr.. Wallis actions in false light
by claiming that he sought to be ex-
cnsed from voting because he didn't
know how to vote intelligently. He
stated his reason, which was that he
considered that the farmer members
alone ought to settle the matter and
therefore he would refrain from voting
and asked all others not farmers to do
the same. Our statement will be yeri-
fed by all present at the time and can
not be successfully disputed by one
who was not there at all. In the opin-
ion of all we have heard express them
selves, Mr.. Wall suffers nothing by the
futile thrnsts of the whirling dcrvish of
the Waterman, but has most excellent
company in the many whom that paper
has asSiled with no injury to them
selves
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-12-15

not 20 into retirement for shame. II a
quarter of them could be returned two
years hence, the state would learn the
great advantage of having legislators
who know how to make a motion to
adjourn and not get 'balled up" on it..
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-12-15
FARM FOR SALE.

The e. z. Thresher farm at Connecticut
Corner, Braintree. is offered for sale at q
bargain. The home farm contains 122
acres, besides 81 acres IN the back pasture
known as the Curtis lot. The land is in
good state OF cultivation. There is plenty
Of wood and Lumber for use on the farm,
which Is situated within three miles OF
postofice and stores A young orchard Of
800 trees has plenty Of nice grated fruit.
Running water at house and barn. The
farm viii be sold for one-third OF the cost
OF the buildings. Two thirds OF the pur-
chase money viii be allowed to remain on
mortgage.
n : THpT cUEp Adrr
The Press., 1898-04-28
HOW TO FIND OUT.

Fill a bottle or common glass with urine and let it stand twenty-four hours i; sediment or settling indicates an un- healthy condition of the kidneys. When urine stains linen 1t Is evidence of kidney trouble. Too frequent desire to urinate, or pain in the back, Is also convincing proof that the kidneys and bladder are out of order. '. ##t Ef.
 WHAT TO DO.
 There is comfort in the knowledge so often expressed, that Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root, the great k idney remedy, fulfils every wish D relieving pain in the back kidneys, liver, bladder and every part of the urinary passages. 1t cofrects inabil- fly to hold urine and scalding pain in passing 1t, or bad effects following use of liquor, wine or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant necessity of being compelled to get up many times during the night to urinate. The mild and the extraordinary effect of Swamp Root Is soon realized. It stands the highest for it's wonderful cures of the most distressing cases. If you need a medicine you should have the best. Sold by druggists, price fifty cents and one dollar. You may have a sample bot tie and pamphlet both sent free by mail, upon receipt of three two-cent stamps to cover cost of postage on the bottle. Mention The Press and send your address to Dr. Kilmer & Co.,, Binghampton, N \. The proprietors of this paper guar antee the genuineness of this offer.
The Press., 1898-04-28
Peculiar Chinese Customs.


 The customs of the Chinese in the matter of death and burial are certainly peculiar. Infants are buried summarily without coffins, and the young are, in- tered with few rites, but the funerals of the aged of both sexes are elaborate in proportion to the number of the de- scendants and to their wealth. When q childless married man dies, his widow may perform all the duties of son to- ward him, may remain in his house and may adopt children to rear as his heirs and as worshipers of the family names. If his widow purposes marrying again, young male relative may, with the consent of senior members of the clan, undertake the services expected from 8 son and may inherit the estate of the deceased. When one is about to die. he is removed from his couch to a bench, or to @ mat on the floor. because of 8 be!ias that he who dies in bed will carry tho bsdstead as burden into the other world. He is washed in a new vessel, in warm water, in which 8 bundle of incense sticks is merged. After the wash ing the vessel and the water are thrown away together. He is then arrayed in a full suit of new clothing, that he may appear at his best. He breathes his last in the main room before the largest door in the house, that the departing soul may easily find its way out into the air. sheet of spirit money (brown paper having q patch of gliding on one surface) is laid over the upturned face, | because it is said that if the eyes are left uncovered the corpse may count tho row of tiles in the roof, and that iI such case tho family could Aever build a more spacious domicile. New Yorl | C.edQer ..-,
The Press., 1898-04-28
Huxley and Arnold.

Dean Farrar records in his "Men l Have Known" an amusing and perfect ly good natured retort which MT. Mat thew Arnold provoked from Professor Huxley, for the better appreciation of which it may be added that the "sweet- ness and light, of which MT. Arnold wrote, were exemplified in his own very airy and charming manners: :.--... -
 sometimes met Huxley in company with Matthew Arnold, and nothing could be more delightful than the con versation elicited. by their contrasted remember 8 walk which once took with them both through the pleasant grounds of Paris Hill, where MT. Ar. holds cottage was. He was asking Hux ley whether he liked going out to din. ner parties, and the professor answered that as @ rule he did not like it at all.
 "Ah,'' said MT. Arnold, "I rather 1ikc it. It is rather nice to meet people. ''
 "Oh. yes. 2 replied Huxley. but we are not all such everlasting Cupids ai vor1 oro ss -s' +F -.'.f+--
The Press., 1898-04-28

The commissioners appointed to take evidence in the contested election case of the representatives from this town will hold @ hearing next week. either at the town house or at Fosters hall.
 G. M. Ives, agent of the Granite Mill Co.,, Is doing a good work in building sidewalks and other street Improvements in front of the lots of that company on East -Main-st. Also Vest Main-st. is be- ing improved by private enterprise. Julius Converse Is having the street and sidewalk repaired in the vicinity of his residence, and G. c. Parkess is draining of the wet place at the watering trough, near Fosters fish market. Who knows but our village will some day have com- fortable sinewalks, like other villages?
 The population of Chaplin at the last census was 7SS. Since that time 23 were killed or died in the army, leaving the population not over ITO. The oldest in- habitant Is 96. Ten are between 90 and 100; fourteen between 80 and 90, and forty between 70 and 80. Thus one in fourteen of the inhabitants is 70 or over. But few if any towns can show such a record of longevity, or such a sacrifice in the service of the country, according to population.
 BIRTHS.
 In Stafford (Orcuttville), April 24th, 1868, daughter to Josiah Converse AtStafford Springs, April 28th, daugh- ter to James Vinica.
 MARRIAGES.
 At Putnam, April 18th, 1868, Erson G. Cushman of Stafford, and Mrs. Mary A.. Braman of Putnam. n#&S
The Press., 1898-04-28
AdYice of the Critic,

A0vace or the Cr1t1Cs
 "At your request said the kindly ritic to the young author, "I have read your book from beginning to end.'
 "So good of you" returned the young author. "And now I want you to feel that you can speak frankly and tell me just what you think about it. I suppose you saw a great deal in it that you would change if it were left to you.''
 "No-o," replied the kindly critic houghtfully. "On the whole think may say there was very little"
 "Reallyr' exclaimed the young au- thor delightedly. "Do you know I had m idea you'd tear the whole book to pieces, figuratively speaking, of course. [ can't tell you how pleased am. But of course there are some changes that you would advise relative to the publi- cation of second edition. What are they?'
 There's only one that's of much inn portance, explained the critic.
 "And that?' said the young author ,nquiringly.
 "Why, that's where the hero jumps from the yacht into the ocean to save she heroine from drowning"
 ''Is it too thrilling? Wouldn't you have him jump after her?'' inquired the young author anxiously.
 "No, it's not too thrilling" was the reply, "and of course would have him go in after her; but, you see, they re both rescued. wouldn't have that" "You-you wouldn't have them res cued?'
 Certainly not. Let them both drown"
 "But this happens in the first chap. ter-almost the first thing in the book. ''
 Precisely. That's just when it ought to happen. "-Chicago Post
The Press., 1898-04-28
WHAT THE BAND PLAYED.
An Exciting Dinner Table Episode on ar
 Atlantic Liner.

An Exciting Dinner Table Episode on an
 Atlantic Liner.
 An instance of what it calls 'trans- atlantic courtesy" is related by Le Gau- lois of Paris. One of the greatest singers of France, a woman whom it says every body will at once identify on 8 mo- ment's consideration. was returning from New York on one of the German liners. One evening, glancing at the programme of the concert that was to be played at dinner, she saw the an nouncement of triumphal march oele- brating the German victory of 1871.
 "I am sure," she said to g. fellow countryman sitting near, "that this is not intended as 8 discourtesy to us. but I don't carei Tim too much of patriot not to express my disapproval of it in my own way when they begin to play this piece. Wait and see. .. s.>
 The captain, having caught the gist of these remarks and noticing the great artists agitation, glanced at the pro- gramme to. see what caused it; then, without showing any surprise, he spoke to one of the walters in low tone.
 Atsthe moment when the German tri- umphal march was due to begin the French singer, who could hardly con- trol her agitation, prepared to leave the table. The first chord was played, the artist arose and stood, pale, agitated, aniazed. while the officers and other passengers also got up and smiled sym pathetically at her. And the band play ed 'sThe Marseiilaise F \
The Press., 1898-04-28
Her Identification.

''There, |" she said as she finally got the check properly indorsed and handed 1t to the paying teller, "1'd like to have the money, please .
 The young man scanned it carefully and then looked at her.
 "Is there anything wrong with it?'' she inquired apprehensively. !
 "No, I'm sure it's all right. Only WE have our rules here, and before we can let you have the money you will have to be identified. !.
 "But the friends I am visiting took Q trip out into the country with my mother this morning."
 "Then you will have to wait till to. morrow.
 "But I need the money to do some shopping with this afternoon.
 "I'm very sorry"
 "It's absolutely necessary to be iden' tified"' she asked plaintively.
 Absolutely
 "Well, I suppose can manage it. Will the bank be open for an hour?''
 "Yes" s
 "Then I'll hurry home and put on my evening gown. It's great deal ol trouble, but it's the only way, and Tn glad happened to think of it's
 t'I don't quite understand. '
 "Why, have a strawberry mark or my right shoulder, and verybody who has read anything at all knows there isn't any better identification than { strawberry mark. k."-Washington Star.
The Press., 1898-04-28
Scared Tennyson.

Tennyson one day entered club read. ing room and sat down in large arm- chair before the fire: Much to the amaze. ment of the other occupants of the room, he proceeded to elevate his feet until they rested on the chimneypiece in streal American fashion. No expos tulations on the part of his friends re- specting the inelegance of the position were of the slightest avail. Suddenly a brilliant inspiration seized one of them. Going close to Lord Tennyson, he whis- pered in his ear, "Take your feet down or they Il mistake you for Longfellow. '' In an instant the poet's boots were on the floor. and he assumed the ordinary position of an Englishman.-SanF Fran. cisco Argonaut.
The Press., 1898-04-28
CITIZEN SOLDIERS.
Sometimes Hard For Them to Understan
 the Importance of Discfplfne.

Sometimes Hard For Them to Understand
 the Importance of Discipline.
 That the soldiers of the Continental army-yesterday farmers and artisans could fight history tells, but in the transition stage the idea of subordina tion that marks the difference between an army and an armed mob was diff cult to grasp by men in whom the idea of personal independence was so strong.
 The captain was no better than the private in the village from which both hailed, and it was not strange that the private, when ordered by his superior officer to fetch a bucket of water from the spring, should retort: "Get it your self. I got it yesterday. It's your turn today" This was not insubordination in the view of the rank and file, but merely the assertion of a proper spirit of manliL ess.
 It happened not infrequently during the civil war that the private was a richer man than the officer, as in the case of Elias Howe, the inventor of the sewing machine, who on several occa- sious presented fine horse to some ma- jor or colonel too poor to purchase such 8 mount himself.
 There was another soldier of this stamp, Koch by name, who was we'll known in Philadelphia. He left a for tune of over $1, GOO, 900. It fell to his lot one night to be stationed sentinel over a baggage wagon. The weather was cold and wet. This set the sentinel musing. After remaining on post for half an hour he called Justify: Corporal of the guardP'
 Rhe corporal came and inquired what was wanting. Koch wished to be reliev- ed for few minutes, having something to say to the officer in command of the post. His wish was gratifisd, and in a few minutes he stood in the presence of General Macpherson. #-f General" said he, "what is the value of that wagon over which I am sentinel?''
 "How should know? Was that all you wanted?" responded the general inn patiently. E as>
 Something approximate, insisted the soldier.
 "Oh. we'll, $1.O00 perhaps ''
 "Very well, General Macpherson, " responded the private. VI will write a check for that amount, and then will go to bed. ''-Youth s Companion.
The Press., 1898-04-28
Furniture.

It is recognized by econom- ical-minded people that this Is the best place to come to for furniture. Our prices are said to be unapproachable. Witness, if you please: Our splendid oak box dining chairs, with large cane seats, high three e-paneled backs, at
 $1.35 each. Our .6-foot size oak dining tables, in two shapes, squares and oblong tops, at
 $3.75 each. Our s-foot size in the same tables, at
 $4.75 each. Our oak tables, with six legs, finely finished, nS-foot sizes at $5-S-foOt size at
 $6 each. Our solid oak tables with block corners fine finish and massive huted legs, 6-foot size
 $S.5O each. three drawers, two cupboards, and big mirror, at
 $1O each. Our solid oak sideboard, well made, with shaped French bevel mirror, lined silver drawers. cast trimmings, three drawers, $11.5O each. Our splendid line of finer sideboards and china closets. .re-sasea When in need of furniture think of this store hrst-it will pay you we'll to do SO.
The Press., 1898-04-28
General Crespo. who was killed in bat.

General Crespo, who was killed in bat tie in Venezuela, was president of that G. public when President Cleveland took the part of Venezuela against Great Britain in the Guiana boundary dispute. He was succeeded in September last by President chief of the army. His admiration for the United States was unbounded, and hie sons were educated here.
The Press., 1898-04-28
Calm In Time of Emergency.

Servant Crushing in)-Ma'am, the house is on firel rE4
 Boston Mistress (who is giving . o'clock teaHSuinmon the fire depart ment. Honoria, and do not disturb ns again. We are discussing the .sorime of tho split infinitive. ''-C Chicago Tribune.
The Press., 1898-04-28

0ur prUuu name mas never been humbled in the dust, said Miss Par Venoo.
 "Oh, yes, it has, Sallyl" said the in- convenient and objectionable old friend of the family. 1T remember it happenin 40 years ago. when the wind blowed down the sign of your grandfather 's shoe shop. ."-Indianapolis Journal.
The Press., 1898-04-28

Z WoRTH KNowING.-- Thousands have found 8 friend m Bacon's Celery King
 If you have never used this great specific for the prevailing maladies, Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint, Rheumatism, Costive- ness, Nervous Exhaustion, Nervous Pros traitor, Sleeplessness, and all diseases arising from Arrangement of the stomach, liver and kidneys, we shall be pleased to give you 8 package of this nerve tonic free of charge. Large packages Soc. and 25c. B. K. Taft. Stafford Springs; W. P. Fuller, Somers. |
The Press., 1898-04-28
Should Have Made nm mxe.ps,on.

Should Have Made am Exception.
 She-Don't you think Mrs. Wapsley is a beautiful woman?
 He-She is a beautiful woman-the most beautiful woman. I think. that have ever seen.
 She (after he has gone)-I wonder ii he has always been such a fool or whether it has just begun to grow on him lately. Leader. 5l
 FREE PILLs.-Send your address to H E. Bucklen & Co.,, Chicago, and get 8 free sample box of Dr. Kings New Life Pills A trial will convince you of their merits These pills are easy in action and partic ularly effective in the cure of Constipa tion and Sick Headache. For Malaris and Liver troubles they have been proved invaluable. They are guaranteed to bs perfectly free from every deleterious sub stance and to be purely vegetable. They do not weaken by their action, but by giv ing tone to stomach and bowels greatly invigorate the system. Regular size, 25o per box. Sold by EEK. Taft, druggist
The Press., 1898-04-28

IT WILL SURPRISE Youth order to prove the great merit of Elys Cream Balm, the most effective cure for Catarrh and Cold in Head, your druggist will SUD- ply generous 10 cent trial size or we will mail for 10 cents. Full size 50 ets.
 ELY BRos., 55 Warren St.. N. Y. City.
 Els's Cream Balm has completely cured me of catarrh when everything else failed. Many acquaintances have used 1t with excellent results.-Alfred W. Stevens, Caldwell, Ohio. .-'--
The Press., 1898-04-28
Ever Thus.

Stutterly - M-M-i-ss D-a-a-tely- G-g-g-race, aw, III w-won't you bee m m-my-
 Miss Dately (shyly)-What- did, you say, MT. Stutterly?
 Stutterly-W-w-w-o y-y-ou be-e-s my wu wu ,wu wife. I-I-I-I- s-s-s-s-s-aid.
 Miss Dately-Oh, George, this is so sudden !-Cincinnati Commercial Trib.
The Press., 1898-04-28

The Anglo-Saxon race, the world over, is favorable to the United States in the position it has taken with reference to Cuba.
The Press., 1898-04-28
svaad Summer Curtains.

A fine stock at unmatchable prices. And now the assort- ment is complete. It is good time to get new bright ness for your dining room, chamber or summer cottage windows. We are selling: Curtains Of white muslin. two and one-half yards long, with white rufnes, at
 69c per pair! Curtains Of white lappet musltns, two and one-half yards long. at
 95c per pair! Figured white muslin curtains, two and one half yards long, ruf11es of same material, at
 S7c per pair! Others at s1.as, $1.5o. s1 1.s7 to s4.5o per pair. Curtains Of fsh net, two and one-haf yards long, at
 95c per pair! Others at s1.2s, s1.5o, s2, s2.50, s2.75, and 8. Curtains of printed lappet muslins in beautiful patterns, such as ,azalea, wisteria, daisy, rose, etc., with ruffles of same material or white muslin-at $1.1S per pair.
The Press., 1898-04-28
fprbef & aleaiiafgs 0oe~UNosGSSSSS ~SSs
 spnngneld, April 1898.
Closing 0Qt The WARWICK BICYCLES.

It is now in order to get rid of what remains of the $75 Mems Warwicks quickly, and to do so we have reduced the price-to $25.
 We shall see the end of them in short time, judging by the way they are going. = If you are thinking of investing in a bicycle NOW is the golden opportunity.
The Press., 1898-04-28

A FULL Line Of Rubber Goods, I IA such a Syringes, Hot Water Bottles, Rubber Bath Mittens, Hand Bruahe6 md
 Tooth Rxnahsa, Rubber ClOths Nov nott1s u1xim0s, AT HRAEUX
The Press., 1898-04-28
THIRTY YEARS AGO.
May I, 1888.

[Items of local interest taken from the column of The Press, thirty years ago.l
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-27
The Food supply Question.

/ Complaints OF the food supplied TO the
/ volunteers in The different camps are find
/ ins their way into the newspapers, and
/ there are reasons for thinking that they
/ are well founded AT Camp Chickamauga,
for instance, the sick list is much larger
than it should be- And much of the sick
ness is tracea5le, it Is said, to the kind Of
food that is served. Chickamauga is a
high and healthy location, and if the men
were provided with comfortable quarters.
and were served with proper food there
would b. very little sickness of any Kind.
The government is well able to provide
the men with fresh meat and vegetables.
7 lie country around ChickamaIga Is rich
and productive. Peas, potatoes, string
beans, onions berries, fresh meat aud
poultry can be had in abundance ard al
low prices. Why, then, should the men be
confined to salt pork, hard tack, beans
and imitation coffee? Men who have been
accustomed to a different diet cannot be
expected to keep in good health upon food
of that sort, especially when the salt meat
is some times of questionable soundness.
1t Is said that the men of one Of the
companies of Pennsylvania regiment, Il
dav or two ago held mock funeral over
a niece Of salt noea, iss,ad 70 t,aro IN, The
connnissarv denartrrent II n,as in sncb an
advanced state If Recommendation tbat il
was considered advisable r. b,rv if
The war department. doesn't intend that
the volunteers snail be starved TO death,
or that their health shall be impaired BY
being forced To eat food that is not fit f.,
CONSUMPTION. 1, ought. therefore. to take
steps at once to have the right kind OF
food served to the men.
If the government were 100 roo, to food
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-27
Personal.

of the ten soldier Presidents of the
United States whose services in that or
flee cover practically forty years of the
existence of the republic, William McKin-
ley as the first to cali the nation to arms.
Miss May Fuller, who has just been ap-
pointed harbor mistress of Tacoma, is the
only woman in the world holding such a
place She became prominent in the West
number of years ago by being the first
woman to ascend Mount Tacoma
"A young Philadelphian named Thomas
d. Martinez Cardeza has been touring
through Mexico in a private car. Recently
ne created a sensation by hiring the buii
rms and complete outfit of bulls ana
fighters in San Bartole and having a pr
Vate bull fight for himself and a few
guests.
The new Turkish minister is an intel
ligent looking official whose fez and slip,
pers. go badly enough with a monocIe.
which he manages awkwardly He is
young say 81, MOhammedan in faith. ana
has one Turkish wife in COnslantinople.
He was educated in Paris and has served
there and in London.
Capt Charles v Gridley, who com
manded admiral Dewey's flagship. the
Olympia, at Manila, is a native of Indiana
and a graduate AZ Annapolis in 1853. He
was made a captain in March of last year
He saw service in the civil war notably
in the battle of Mobile Bay.