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The evening times., 1898-03-24
A HGOssip Junket" Invitation.

A clever literary woman in New York
who. with her husband. lives in a studio
building in Fifth Avenue near Eigh-
teenth Street, sent out not long since
an interesting luncheon invitation to
some jolly girl bachelors. The paper on
which the invitation was printed in pen
and ink was scorched to represent the
stains of time and the verses were IL
lustrated with pen and ink sketches, set
ting forth the sentiment of each line.
The invitation was tied at each end with
pink tape woven in and out of the pa
per- and adorned by large seal in pur-
pie wax. Folded three times, the tapes
We're sealed together on the outside,
and a third dab of wax, artistically
stampd welded the edges securely to-
gether The missive. which looked in
deed like serious legal document. with
Its red and purple seals was addressed
on the outside. no envelope being used,
ITO Mistress Sarah Jane" Inside the
page read
BIDDING TO A GOSSIP JUNKET.
To Mistress Sarah Jane. greetings by these pres
ents from Mistress Gaynor Gray.
Goode Gossip. tTythe HE Thee to Mine House,
That is against We Wallace lime;
There brew possets junket and carouse
WI seven more dyed deep as Thou in Slime.
When Janus moons saves number twenty-eight.
When Grace Church Bell hattie chappit seven at
eve,
Come tirl We lynch-pinne of my p9stern gate.
& fearless m0Gnte for my Goode lorde doth leave.
& prythee some Sweete scandal bryngc aionge;
Our neighbors faults us merrie sports shall make
So come. if Thou w{uldst save Thyme own Fayre
name.
& be not late, praye, for Mercy Sikei
The margins of the papN were quaint
ly adorned with figures and symbols. the
whole thing having a fascinating air of
antiquity and pleasant mystery.
The evening times., 1898-03-24
Notion Department.

10c Covered Dress Stays. and g.
inch.
Green Ticket Price, 4c a dOz.
12c Kleinert StOckinet Dress Shield.
Green Ticket Price, 7c aVair
Hump Hook and Eye.
Green Ticket Price, 1c a card
1oc package Of Assorted Width White
Tape.
Green Ticket Price, 4c
10c 1-inch Black Corset Steel.
Green Ticket Price, 4c
The evening times., 1898-03-24
Infants Department.

a.25 Infants Long and Short Cash
mere Emb. Coats
Green Ticket Price, 75c.
75c- Childrens Straw Crowned Null
Trimmed Hats, with small spray of
flowers attached. All coiors and sizes.
Green Ticket Price, soc.
39c Children's Long and Short White
Cambria Dresses. with trimmed neck,
sleeves and yOkes.
Green Ticket Price, 25c.
25c Children's Null Caps. Lace and
Embroidery trimmed, all sizes.
Green Ticket Price, 15c.
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Shirt Waist Department.

SOC Ladies' Percale Shirt Waists. in
all the latest patterns. Size. p 20 -
Green Ticket Price, 33c
s1.G0 Ladies' Fine Percale Wrappers
in indigo blue. cardinal and cOIOrs.
Ruffied and braided. Full lined
waists All sizes
Green Ticket Price, soc
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Mems Department.

SOC. Mems Night Shirts. Full length
and trimmed with white and cOl1red
embroidery.
Green Ticket Price, 3Ic
SOC. Men UnIauudered Snirts-re-
enforced front and back-lineu bOs-
Oms-bourd wristband.
Green Ticket Price, 38c
y 1-2c Mems Tan and L.acE Half
hDse-seawlFsl-
Green Ticket Price, Sc
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Umbrella Department.

s1.25 Ladies' and Mems 26-inch Taft
feta and Gloria Silk Umbrellas, Steel
Rods, Silk Covers, Tassels, Paragon
Frame and Sterling Trimmed Handle.
Green Ticket Price, 8Sc.
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Toilet Department.

SC Toilet Soaps. all kinds.
Green Ticket Price, 2c each
10c Ammonia. good quality.
Green Ticket Price, Be
1Oc Whisk BrOOms.
Green Ticket Price, 4c
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corset Denartment.

soc. Ladies' All-bOne Corsets-
Green Ticket Price, 20c
S1-O0 SOnnette COrsets. in gray. white
and black: broken sizes
Green Ticket Price, 40c
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Muslin Underwear Department.

SOC. Ladies' Umbrella Drawers. trim
med with 9-inch embroidery. all sizes
Green Ticket Price, 39c
19c. Ladies' Large Size Lawn Aprons
with insertion
Green Ticket Price, IL &C
19c. Ladies' Corset Covers. trimmed
with embroidery
Green Ticket Price, IOc
SOC. Ladies' Night Gowns; two rows
of insertion and tucked yokes. Full
size
Green Ticket Price, 33c
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Bureau and Table SearfS.

75c 5f-inch Bureau SCaTfs-Jpen
worked-drawn threads. Beautiful
designs
Green Ticket Price. lie
6Sc. Table Square or Pillow sham
An excellent vaIUe-
Green Ticket Price, 1Tc
The evening times., 1898-03-24
Fro,kncss of the widow.

At club meeting of married women in Atchison
recently, the subject of first quarrels after mar
riage came up. There were nineteen women pres
ept and eighteen laid the blame OF the first one
on their husbands. The nineteenth woman ad-
mitted that it was her fault. The nineteenth
woman was a widow.
The evening times., 1898-03-24
NeekWeaP Department.

Neekwear Department.
SOC. Ladies' White and Col0red Silk
Pun Ties. latest fad
Green Ticket Price, 25e.
7Jc. Ladies' Puffs. extra large. in all
the latest shades
Green Ticket Price, Soc.
CSC. Ladies' Roman Striped Scarfs,
l 1-2 yards long. heavily .fringed-
Green Ticket Price, T5c.
29c. White Null and Net Ties. in 20
different styles. with and without in
sertiOn-
Green Ticket Price, 25c.
The evening times., 1898-03-24
The Famous Se-Kings Department
Tomorrow Our first
GREEN TICKET SALE.

Fridays hereafter shall be famous days Kings Palace We ha 5d
make
special Green Ticket Sale Friday commencing with
tickets will M big that day and they shall always much lower than
the regular prices will Friday without paying
aft will be Special" In
Ticket Sal. marked wondsfu goods for
The evening times., 1898-03-24

1t is absence that makes the heart
grow fonder for, .Heprich's Book Beer.
The evening times., 1898-03-24

A hit. very palpable hit. which Heu-
rich's Book Beer is making.
The evening times., 1898-03-24

Your credit is good mt Lansburg's Fur
niture House. 18th and T SITS. oc3-tf
The evening times., 1898-03-24
Lansburgh & Bro.

Low Priced
Black Dress Fabrics,
but Good Values.
These DRESS GOODS are suitable
for every one. There are many Of
our customers who desire just such
goods for House Gowns, Carriage
Dresses and Street wear-then there ara
others who wish them for Office and
Ordinary wear. Low priced, bot good
QUALITIES.
BLACK Mohair Brdliantine, fig
ured IN ten designs;
formerly 25c; SO ms.
Price, 18c.
BLACK Cashmere, denritttl
finish; 50 ms; worth
Sc. Price, 20c.
BLACK All-wool Serge; the
value of this, 33c; good
quality; 50 ms.
Price, 25c.
BLACK All-wool Storm Serge;
the weave Is strong and
good; for school wear or
general outing 1t IS ex-
cellcnt; 80 ms; worth
4oc. Price, BIC.
BLACK NJ o h ir Brilliantine,
plain; 80 ms; worth SOC.
Price, 371ac.
ALL-WOOL Mourning Wells,
42x54 ins.; deep bor-
ers; worth $500.
Price, SI.25
T 1L o-D
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Lining Department.

&c Kid Finish Cambria. all COlOrs-
Green Ticket Price, e "A yd
1Oc Black Rustic Lining
Green Ticket Price. Sc yd
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Some Green Ticket Bargains in
Our H0nSefHrniShiny Department

l0c Genuine Putz POmade. &c
3C Tea Strainers. rs....---.....-.......... 1c
sc Coffee Straiuers.....-... -....-... .....--..-- 2c
Sc Rising sun Stove Polish. &c
1Oc 2-quart Covered Buckets-.-..-.... &c
sc Best OIeine Soap, per cake. SC
SC Roma Cleaning Soap. p.-.....--.-... &C
sc Good quality plated teaspoons. &c
SC Good quality plated tablespoons. &c
&c Carpet tacks. 8 packages ---...-- &c
sc English steel knives and forks Sc
sc Tin Pint Drinking Cups---.-.-..-- PC
I9c Japanned Spice Cabinets.-.----..-10c
SC Crystal Glass Water Tumblers-- lc
10c Wax Tapers. per boX--..-......... &C
81 10 New Shape Porcelain Bowls
and pitchers. large size-----------5lc
S1CO Large stone China Slop Jars. sic
Sc Cake Sand Soap for cleaning
knives. tiHwaTe. etc...-...---.------- &c
PALACE,
715 Market Srace
The evening times., 1898-03-24
BIDDING TO A GOSSIP JUNKET.
| praye, for Mercy Sikel

The margins of the papN were quaint
ly adorned with figures and symbols. the
whole thing having a fascinating air of
antiquity and pleasant mystery.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-05-26
For Lieutenant asovernor.

The CaleIonian this week announces
the candidacy of one OF its neighbors
and citizens. Hon. Henry c. Bates. for
the lieutenant goyernorship. MIR. Bates
is Caledonia county's candidate and
every citizen Ofthe county is earnestly
in the project to make him the nominee.
He is the logical man for the position
and the fact is conceded in about every
quarter of the state. An able jurist, a
gentleman and statesman. he viii bring
to the Office special qualifications that
will eminently lit him for the enyiable
position Caledonia will back its choice
with unanimous delegation and
neighboring counties will flock to the
same standard. The Gazette's tile is
in the air and il will be tossed fire.
quently and vigorously till the conven-
ton makes the ticket read Henry C..
Bates of Caledonia county for lieu
tenant governor.-IIardwick Gazette.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-05-26
EXCHANGE OPINIONS.
A New Candidate.

The Herald is glad to hear that Vic
tor /. Spear of Braintree is a candidate
for the secretaryship of state. 1t is
glad to hear this, not because it wants
to keep any other fellow out of the
place, but because it knows that, if the
State puts Mr.. Spear into the place, it
will do an exceptionally wise and just
thing.
Mr.. Spear has become very widely
known in the state from his work as a
member of the board of agriculture. In
the general duties of a member Of this
board Mr.. Spears work has been much
like that of some other members, but
he has added to this research in many
directions from which he has prepared
for publication a great mass OF infor-
nation very valuable to the state. This
work has been very laborious, and Mr.
Spear has done it with hardly anything
in the shape of fee or reward. Incl
dentally the work has shown his fitness
for the place in question.
Furthermore, the Herald understands
the situation to be such that if Mr..
Spear really takes the track it will be
mighty unsafe TO bet against him.
Rutland Herald.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-05-26

awfulness Il hundred fold that picture
so wildly drawn by Senator Proctor
months ago. The blockade was mis-
take. We should either have made a
quick descent and put an end at once
to Spanish sovereignty or else have
left the natural avenues open for sup
plying the needs of the Cubans until
such time as we were ready. This war
is only iustifable as a measure of hui
manity. We are fast losing sight of
this, and the sufferings of the Cuban
people are scarcely considered, the in
terest being more acute in the move
ments and meetings of hostile fleets
and armies-the pomp and panoply of
war.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-05-26
The CongressionaI Confess.

Mr.. EDITOR In the editorial dis
cussion which | have seen, relative TO
the contest for the congressional no mi
nation now going on in this district, it
seems to me the really important mat
tiers for consideration are entirely over
booked. II is true that Gen. Grout,
from his long occupancy of the posi-
ton, has all the advantage at the out
set which that gives. And no one can
deny that he is a shrewd politician; in
fact, it seems he is now using, as he
always has, the best part of his en-
deavor TO secure his own reelection.
And the fact that his "band-wagOnn is,
as is claimed, at the "head of the pro-
cession, seems to be about all the ar
gument his supporters have so far been
able to make for his return.
Which is the better man for con-
gresham Gen. Grout has been there
a long time, and has certainly failed
to come up TO the high standard which
has hitherto been the distinguishment
of Vermont in Congress. A faithful
worker, but not a statesman. A good
man but not leader. Simply upon
the basis of merit, the present incum-
bent cannot claim a reelection. If the
office ought, under our political system
and practices, to be passed around
among the good fellows" of the dis
trict, certainly Grout has had it his
share. Since this congressional dis
trict was formed in 1881 he has occu-
pied the office all except one term.
Windham county has not had it at all
On the other hand, Gen. CIRCUITS OPP
p0nent. Judge Read of Bellows Falls,
is by everyone regarded as one OF the
leading lawyers in the state, a man of
high character and standing, fearless
and firm, possessing that ability and
strength which would make him a fac
tor in the councils of the nation.
But it is said Judge Read is not a
politician. and that fact, with the
further one that Judge Reads acquaint-
ance outside of his profession. is not
wide. no doubt counts against him in
this contest. But seriously speaking,
would ii not be refreshing to our po-
litical atmosphere to take, for once.
for high office like this. a man who
has not spent his life in the pursuit of
office and in the endeavor to widen his
acquaintance for the sake of political
influence Let us elect man purely
upon the ground of his fitness for the
position, OF his ability to fulfil the con-
stitutional requirements of the office.
1t might be something of a change for
us to do this. II is one we can well
afford to make. Let us elect Judge
Read. REPUBLICAN.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-05-26

despised. 1t is often Of rs much bene-
fiji to mis- state and country as a flowery
speech or the framing Of a revenue
measure. All admit Gen. CIRCUITS pre-
eminent strength in this direction.
Those who know Judge Read best
realize that he would be weak there.
Just now, with war on, and so much
that needs attention to secure our
deserts at Washington, it would be a
serious error, as we view it. to make a
change. While we believe in routine
in office as principle, we want to be
sure that we are not sacrificing any
thing when change is made. All
things considered. we would be doing
that if Gen. Grout were replaced this
year by Judge Read.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-05-26
runprrdxe.

Arthur Morey OF Chelses took bicycle
ride to this place Sunday.
Fred b. Nelson returned from Montpel-
Der Friday, after short visit.
The regular meeting Of Whitney post
will be held Saturday evening.
Cortes T. Brigham of st. Johnsbury was
a visitor at A. p. Cushman's Sunday.
MIR. and Mrs. Z. A. Corwin OF Chelsea
were visitors at Ben fuckers Sunday.
r. r. Goff and Joe Reynolds OF Boston
are guests of Mr.. and Mrs-S. A. Dean.
Mr.. and Mrs. Aura 1. Austin OF Caven-
dish are guests of Mr.. and Mrs. N. HI Aus
tin.
The Memorial services at the Met hoo list
church next Sunday will commence at
IL a. m.
Selden Noyes of Wilder, who has spent
some days in town visiting relatives, re-
turned to Wilder Thursday.
Mrs. James Barney went to the Mary
Hitchcock hospital, Hanover, N. H., Fri
day to be treated for a cancer.
There will be no services at the Cong u
church next Sunday morning. There
will be the usual 5 O'Clock service.
Mrs. Gracia 4. Sargent, Archie Sargent
and MIR. and Mrs. r. l. Pierce were called
to Hanover last week by the death OF a
friend.
Mrs. Sarah NJ. Kelley OF Oakland, Cal,
who has visited Miss Minnie Allen re-
Gently, len here for Randolph Friday
morning.
A ine portrait of the late Prof. z. w.
Morrell was recently presented Montpel-
Ter seminary in the name OF Mrs. E. w.
Morrell, now deceased.
Leland D. Ordvsy and Miss Arlie Bauor
OF Lynn, Mass, were married by J. M.
Whitney, Esq, Sunday. They are guests
OF Mrs. Betsey 0rdwsy.
Mrs. Lizzie Farnham OF Kansas City.
No., is q guest OF Mrs. 8. s. Hayward She
IS the widow OF VIM. Farnham, who. with
his father, well known as "Capt. Phil"
once lived where E. w. Rowell now lives.
The minstrel entertainment given by
the lady members of the improvement So
ciety last Friday evening was a decided
success. Some decidedly good hits were
made in the stump speech by Pansy Prim-
rose and in the jokes thrown in by the
end women.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cyrus Rowell entertained
small party Friday, the 6Sth anniversary
OF Mr.. RowelI's birth. They opened on
this occasion can of gooseberries put up
Y years before. The gooseberries were in
as good condition as they would have
been II canned the day teiore.
The Memorial day committee of Whit
ney post announces the following pro-
gram: The graves of the go soldiers buried
in the various cemeteries OF the town will
be decorated in the morning. The post
will assemble at its hall at 1890 d. m.
sharp, and will march from there to the
village cemetery, where the g. A. R. SER
vice will be performed at / O'Clock. At 2
O'Clock the address by Hon. Levant NJ.
Reed of Bellows Falls will be given at the
Cong1 church. The post hopes every per-
son in town who Is able to get out win be
present and take part In the Memo rial ex-
ercises
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-05-26
To the Farmers.

The time is near at hand when YOU
can help yourselves or the politician.
Within the next 80 days we practically
select our Congressman, State and
County officers, who are TO serve tor
the next two years. What will you
do2
You have it in your hands to send
farmers to the legislature, who will
have backbone enough to stop double
taxation and legislation for the bene-
fit of a few rich people and some out
siders.
The most important Office below that
OF governor is that of secretary of
state. Win you elect a young lawyer
because he is a good fellow or a
farmer?
For Congressman win you elect a
man who can tell you whether a law is
constitutional or man that you know
is ready to work night and day for
your interests, who did large share
of the work on the oieomargarine bill,
the father of the maple sugar bounty
and man that is up even with every
one that is trying to advance the in
terest of the farmers of this land?
Vermont is small state in acres.
population and wealth, but rich in the
men ii sends to Congress and the
national conventions, and this wealth
comes from keeping the same men ut
the helm. Morrill,, Proctor. Grout and
Powers. What a teaml 1t is not
'.Put the Vermonters ahead but they
ARE ahead and | believe that while
they remain at the head Vermont will
never be in second place.
Our martyred Lincoln was opposed
to swapping horses in the middle OF a
stream.
Today the United States is in the
deepest water it has been in for more
than 30 years and we want no swap
ping. 1t is said that the best of new
men are ofno use during theirfirst term
in Congress and now is no time to use
an untried quantity.
Come ont to the caucuses and see
that the best men are sent as delegates
and do not fail TO know that they are
for GrOut and Spear. It does no harm
to instruct them by vote of the eau
Gus.
Politicians will say. This is
not the best way. it gives us no
chance to trade. When we get to the
convention it may be advisable to do
some other way Leave this kind OF
a man at home. Each delegate should
be willing to vote as the people wish.
Dewey at Manila; Morrill,, Proctor.
Grout and Powers in Congress should
be the team this wear.
FARMER.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-05-26
For Congressman.

The withdrawal of Hon. Frank
Plumley of Northfield left but one
other candidate in the field to contest
the nomination TO Congress from this
district with the present incumbent.
Hon. William w. Grout. That candi-
date is Hon. Levant NJ. Read OF
Bellows Falls.
Mr.. Read is admitted TO be an able
lawyer and sound thinker. lie is at
present Judge of Probate of his dis
trict. He served two terms in the
Vermont House of Representatives,
being chairman of the judiciary COM
mittee. In this capacity and as chair
man of the committee on revision of
the statutes he performed his duties
NEST crcditably. No one questions
his mental ability.
When, however. he is compared in
all respects with Gen. Grout, it is
seen that he is inferior IN many of the
qualifications that make good Con-
gresham. He lacks experience.
His legislative career has been brief.
Gen. Grout on the contrary, has the
benefit of years spent in Congressional
life. The district shares this benefit.
While it requires a new man a long
time to learn the .'ropes.- Gen. Grout
knows them already and can use them
to the service of his state.
1t is not the loud takers alone that
make good Congressman. Good judg-
ment is much more valuable. Gen.
Grout Is generally found on what his
state regards as the right side Of ques-
tons. If necessary. he can express
himself clearly. but his service IS one
of action, rather than talk Contrary
to certain reports. he is highly esteem
cd in Washington a a representative
and his support of measure carries
much influence.
Gen. Grout's especial strength lies in
the careful and conscientious service
heoivcs his constituents. lie Is never
neglectfnl Of their interests. whether
they are his supporters OF not. In
his long term he has served thousands.
and ALWAYS wen. This division OF
Coneressmen's duties Is not to be
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-05-26

The present crisis serves to show
how poorly prepared we really are for
war, especially war of any magni-
tudc The navy is in much better
shape than the army and got down to
business right away. More than a
month after the declaration of war
finds us still unready for battle on the
land. We have something over 1885,
900 men nominally under arms. They
embrace the regulars-about 25,000-
and the militia of the several states re-
cruited to a war basis. While the
former could act speedily, they are not
numerous enough to start in until sup
ported by the volunteers. The latter
need a great deal of discipline, espee-
tally hardening" They are largely
big boys and young men of the right
stuff. but very "soft, as horsemen say.
They are not Injured to camp life or
military duties. Many of them had
never passed night in tent until
their recent enlistment To place 81
pounds on the back and shoulders of
such men and compel them to march
miles in the heat of torrid climate is
a new experience and quite likely will
cause great discomfort and much ILL
ness. 1t will require time to break
them in-weeks and months probably.
And these are the most military of our
people. Practically all the rest are
civilians without even slight knowl-
edge of discipline. From these the
next levies must be drawn and the
task of molding them into soldiers will
not be easy or rapid. Then we are
lacking in almost everything necessary
to equip our troops from arms down.
Months will be necessary to do this,
night and day. Six months is none
too soon to expect our army to be in
readiness to do effective lighting.
That time could be well spent. as Gen.
Miles advises, in making soldiers of
our green material and in letting the
rainy season in Cuba pass before at
lacking the island. The war will have
a quicker ending in this way, less cost
~ in lives and money, than to rush in
green troops, however we may despise
the foe. Spaniards are tenacious
fighters and will not yield Cuba after a
single defeat. We are i'll prepared for
even this war. What would we have
done if England had picked up the
gage flung down two years ago when
the Venezuelan affair came upP
Either we should be better prepared
for war or shonld make up our minds
to endure great deal before invoking
hOstilities.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-05-26

Bryan is going to be really colonel.
He is raising a Nebraska regiment
which he is to command. He will,
however, receive orders from the COM
mander-in-chief, one William McKin-
ley, whom Bryan may have heard of
before. While Bryan is entitled to
credit for this exhibition of patriotism,
it is not impossible to escape the
thought that but for his political prom
inence he would never be thought of
in connection with colonelcy. In
spite of his great abilities in certain
lines Bryan may prove utterly unfit to
lead a regiment. He certainly is ut
terly untried