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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-09-08
North Randolph.

II. Guy Fletcher is attending school at
the Normal.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. ]. Camp attended the
state fair last week.
Laura Cutting returned to her home In
Northfield Saturday.
Fife Campbell returned to her home IN
Washington this week.
III. Kingsbury OF Bronkheid spent
Wednesday at F. c. Cones.
Mrs. Irving Kibby and baby, Maynard,
v,sited At G. Ii. Taft's last Saturday.
Charlotte Davis is again visiting reia-
tives here before returning to her home IN
Iowa. -. ,;ts
badIy burned last week by spilling ho'
lard on it. ..s - ..-,nd.
narents and attending school al Eass
Randolph. -..o- c~sca
~ washington visited relatives here the
first OF the week.
rop;sa Parrenter, L. May Sargent anc
"a ,..SgI and Ernest IIibbey began schoo
a. Randolph last Monday.
Mre- Nelson Smith OF Brookfield ane
49, son. Hubert, of Boston visited then
consin. Mrs. d. ID. Moultons last week.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-09-08
It Is Just as Importaut

That you enrich and purify your blood in
the fall as in the spring. At this time,
owing to decaying vegetation, low wa
ter level, and other ca,ises, there are dis
ease germs all about us, and weak and
debIlitsted system quickly yields to at
lacks OF malarial fevers, etc. By purify
Sarsaparilla Won may build up your sys-
tem to resist these dangers, as well as
coughs, colds, pneumonia and the grip,
which come with colder weather. TO be
on the safe side, take Hoods Sarsapariils
now, and always be sure 1t is Hoods and
not something else "just as good"
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-09-08

The returns from Tuesdays election in
Vermont, as far as received, indicate Re-
poblican majority OF about 1900. The
majority two years ago was $1,000 and
four years ago 2s,OOO. The vote was a
light one, but little INTEREST," being taken.
The Democrats held their full strength Of
two years ago, while the Republican col
umn suffered on account OF the shrinkage
in the total vote. The majority is an av-
erage one for an of year, but not up to
Republican expectations. The total vote
will be not far from 5000, OF which the
Republicans get about 34,500 and the
Democrats Il, 800. THIS is an estimate,
based on returns from two-thirds Of the
towns.
For Congress, both Powers and Grout
were re elected by pluraiities correspond
ing to those OF the state ticket.
The Senate is doubtless solidly Repub-
lican. In the House the Democrats make
quite gain and may have as many as 90
lington, Rockingham, Bennington and
Barre OF the larger towns for representa-
tive. The result In these towns and In
some Others where the Democrats won Is
attributed to changing sentiment in
favor OF license. The liquor question Is
likely to cut quite figure In the legisla-
ture.
Addison county is solidly Republican In
the legislature. Bennington sends three
or four Democrats, Caledonia about the
same, Chittenden one, Franklin six, La
moille one, Rutland two or three, Wash
ineton seven, Windham three or four,
Windsor three. There is one Prohibi-
ZIONIST In the House. Many OF the Repub-
licans are license men.
Franklin county gave Candidate Smith
a handsome vote. He carried st. Albans
by plurality OF oil.
The governors vote in Orange and
w indsor counties is as follows, compared
with that OF '94:-
1909 1904
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kast Randolph.

Mrs. johnson has returned from her
visit at Barre.
Rev. c. e. Davis returned from his va
cation Thursday. #
w. "A Clifford is making extensive re-
pairs on his barn.
Mrs. c. e. Davis and daughter, Matte,
were In Barre Saturday.
Mrs. Myrtle Morrill, and children are
visiting friends at Royalton.
The road commissioner has laid fine
piece of stone road on Osgood hill. gJ
J.H. Holden from Union City, Conn.,,
is visiting his mother, Mrs. K. Holden.
n. w. Holden left for Baltimore, Nd,
this week, where he resumes his studies.
Hale Williams OF Bethel is working for
Mrs. p. e. Grow for the fall and winter.
An unusual amount OF rowen Is being
cut on some of the branch farms. IL is
really a second crop of hay. w
Miss Nina yinson has returned from
Trov. N, ". where she has been during
the summer canvassing for book.
DIR. Fl. G. Green OF Boston recently spent
a few days with his father, George Green, j
on his way to the White mountains.
Miss Lillian Chatfield went to her
school Mt Washington, where she has
taught for some time in graded school,
Tnis part OF the town sends several stu
dents to the Randolph Graded school this
term. Leon Webster, Juiian Grow, Carrie
Taft and May Sargent are among tine
number.
Those attending the state fair from here
were A. G. Osgood, B. F. Blodgett, ID. f.
Sprague. H. W. Holden, e. w. Sprague,
John Buswell, Ed. Lowell, Chas. Ordway
and Dell Spiller.
Miss Blanche Hall spent few days last
week with her friends, Lawyer and MRS.
Boyden and Miss May Stone, OF the Cen.
ter Miss Blanche returned to her school
at Wilder Sept. 9Th.
Road Commissioner Fullington OF Thet-
ford. Miss Eunice Moulton OF Chelsea,
M. and Mrs. A. Il. Carpenter OF Somer.
VILE. Mass, and Rev. Ransom Hall OF
south Dakota we're guests at Z. ;. Hairs
recently. -
discuss the question, "Resolved, That the
war with Spain will be beneht to the
Tinted States" Speakers on the affirms-
I've ~ this debate would be thankful for
points on their side of the question.
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Representatives Elected.
ORANGE COUNTY.

REPRESENTATIVES Eicctco'
ORANGE COUNTY.
Bradford-George A. Dickey, " ioo'
BERT Hooker, r., 14b; scattsrips' az. AZ scot.
Braintree-F. II. Cleveiand' h'' o0' ''a'
tering, 3. uo,,,ss r IS: Henry
Brookfeld-J. U noilne'' ~
kiSoee, C ~, rs s. Emery, R., 1856; F.Mox-
,sS r.. e: H. o. Bixby, D., %.
e{S,orinth,B. B. Scribner, X.
ToirIee-Olin Renslow, r., 4s; hreo Ao-
bCSt, sI ~, s,ssy-F. ~. 3. KimbalI, R., 1870; Al
nsrt BsIIey. D., 81; 9. 8 Scales, r. oz'
Orange-Raymond LORD n. an. n n.
Randolph-W. b: Nisn' n stecstive. 49, 9.
mol S.. ~, s.,oord-James w. Tyson, Jr., NJ - 3
lssd Talssaord-s. @. Stevens, d. l6i 7. n
IT rTronshnm--J. r. CaidweIi' n ,oa
W. FeirIee-J. b. BeaDs ", 1vs' 20. n
r;I,ss Uni snstown-W. 2. Pratt, H., lVsi y
8. Martin, K, ". Allen. d., 50;
= Ts,n hridQe-Ch h. AliSn'
George whitney, X, 81.
ve@rhfre-Oscar Carletons =
wasbinRron-S. E. Carpenter H.
WINDSOR COUNTY.
,.... 1st ballot, George E. Iuppers ~
~ chase. r., 81; +. u 1 MAls'1ls n, - =
20, n A. Maxnam, r, o. S5aysos q. scstfer.
80, r 9: Alonzo Emery. ~ a Martin
NJ .(2nd) Tuppers loo In-s-, 1.,serv s.scatter
=. = 77.Aaxhams7; Dunnanm1 ,sssss y, nS a. Martin
ing 'xssbsm, ssS6 IS; Dunham 8; nIerFg' 2g. rb'sse 3
q; ll;.ssrInr. MrI1 i. fsth) Tuppe5. nn5nsn, 1sS en-
see'sss,ff Mssrffn. IS; Markham, = Dun1S ~. rhsse
=, ooSos,tferinr, 3. 9TH IupRef,. ,.,scfsd. %
50. ,ssa-fin- s3. Tuppers D-s sie 20. n e
sbaron--Charles 70" -
sagys.T,' .y.., ,Drs-E. =, x J. Wallace, R., z's.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-09-08

Mrs. Josiah Smith died early Tuesday
morning.
Dea. CT. Frink is suffering from an in
jured hand.
George Fullam was home from Camp
Olympia Saturday.
z. q. Spicer and wife OF Randolph were
at G. e. Blake's Saturday.
The Good Templars' box sociable last
week was much enjoyed.
Fred Fullam went to Saratoga Springs
last Wednesday for his health.
Inez Durkee, who has been sick so long,
Is better at this time of writing.
Mrs. Waiter Reed is very Ill at the home
OF her sister, Mrs. Charlie Holden.
MJust atlpresent Mrs. Hannah r. Alden
of Boston is with Mrs. c. K. Kipbee.
Last week Mr.. and Mrs. 8. Smith enter
tanned relatives from Burlington and
Barre.
Mrs. e.. H. AIlis and little daughter,
Dorothy, were with friends at Queen City
Park several days recently.
Wednesday last, the remains OF Mr..
Thomas Patterson were brought from
Northfield for interment in the cemetery
here.
Miss Walker OF Williamstown was with
the Patterson family last week, mean
while canyassing for several interesting
books.
Rev. r. Fl. Abercrombie and family ar
rived in town last week and Sunday he
began his work with the First and Sec
ond churches, as heretofore announced.
Mrs. Chase Blake has a sister, Mrs.
Wright, OF Boston with her; recently a
former neighbor from Roxbury, aged 81
years, visited her. She volunteered spin
ming ten knots of yarn the day after her
arrival and the next day doubled and
twisted the same, a work of wonder to
some OF our young misses OF today.
very beautiful home wedding oc-
Cured at the residence of Henry Edison
in Brookfeld Tuesday, Sept.6,at So'clock,
when the daug ghter, Rosella A., was given
in marriage to Wallace A. Stone, proprie-
torof Caspian Lake House, Greensboro.
About so guests were present. The wed
ding march was played by Mrs. U. A.
Clark and the ceremony performed by
Rev. g. w. Morrow OF Randolph. Among
those from out OF town were e. F. Smith
and e. L. Smith of Barre, Mr.. and Mrs. L.
A. Eastman of Roxbury, w. Kimball OF
Northfeld and Mrs. Eta Merrill OF Tyngs
boro, Mass. The couple left for North
field that night.
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$4,000 MAJORITY.
QUITE A REPUBLICAN SLUr1P
FROM FOUR YEARS AGO.
A Light Vote Cast.--The Democrats, Usual, on
Hand, but All Republicans Did Not Come
Out.--Democrats Gain in Legislature. eli
cense Cuts Quite Figure:
' Voodstock-J. F. Simmons. r.

Woodstock. F. Simmons, R.
Rochester-Henry M. Wing, R., IL, maj.
Barnard-Owen O.Adams, r., 107; Ches-
ter e. Cady, D., 46; scattering, l.
Pomfret-George w. Harding, r., 76.
Norwich-R. G. Lewis, D., 1877.
Royalton-J. II. Hewitt, R., 103; scat
tering, 6.
Bridgewater--B Bridge.IR.
Chester-R. w. Waterman, r.
Hartland-J. II. Eastman, r.
Ludlow-C. H. Howard, r.
Plymouth-Daniel Fens, r.
Weathersield-H. w. Wheeler, r.
Windsor-George Hazen, r.
Stockbridge-R. E. Wilson, r.
OTHER Towns.
Granville-E. N. Hemenway, r., IA maj.
Hancock-Geo. V. Wilson, r.
Pittsfield-Frank Durkee, r.
Northfield-James Morse, R., 279; G. B.
Tilden, D., 248; scattering, 8.
Roxbury-George A. Tilden, D., 46 mai.
Buriington-John W. McGeary, D.,
1870; W. J. Van Patten, R., 1897.
Brattleboro- -Haskins, r., s24; Daven-
ort. D., ,122.
8ennington-E. s. Harris, D., 1872 maj.
st. Albans-A. 5. Richardson, r. ,121 maj.
Colchester-George ID. Nash, r., 50 maj.
Rutland-Henry 0. Carpenter, r., 400
mai.
Rockingham-O. M. George, ID.
Montpelier-H. w. Kemp, R., 566; @. A.
g. jackson, D., 39S; scattering, 81.
Barre city-,5eorge I. Swasey, 98 maj.
second ballot.
Barre TOWN.. II. Miles, d.
st. Johnsbury-T. r. Stiles, r.
Berlin-Levi Strong, d.
Waitsheld--J. B. Norton, K.
Warren--Ezra Kingsbury, r.
Waterbury-W. e. Marshall, X.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-09-08

West Brookneid.
Laura Jerd is improving.
Mamie Chadwick and Myrtle Brown are
attending school at Randolph.
Frank Bryant has been very sick but is
little better at this time Of writing.
The baby daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Thresher is very sick with cholera infan-
tum.
Lora Hutchinson has gone to New York
to purchase goods for her millinery store
in Northfield.
Mr.. Benedict of Northfield gave an ex
hibition with phonograpb at the church
Thursday evening.
Percey Chatterton and Fred Townson
are at their homes on thirty days fur
Tough from the army.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-09-08
East Brookdeld.

Pc. Reed left here last week for her
home in Stoughton, Mass.
There were but few from this place who
attended the State fair last week.
DIR. E. @. Sprague of Rumney, N. H.,
visited his old home here last week.
Mrs. Charles Belcher and daughter OF
New Jersey were guests at W.F.Medcaif's.
G. L. Marshall returned to bis studies at
Chelsea academy last week, after spend
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-09-08
Trv ALIENS Foot-Ease,

powder to be shaken into the shoes. At this
season your feet feel swollen. nervous and hot and
get tired easily II you have smarting feet or tight
shoes try Aliens Foot Ease. II cools the feet and
makes walking easy. Cures swollen and sweating
ieet blsters and callous spots Relieves corns and
bunions of all pain and gives rest and comfort Try
25c Trial package FREE. Address Allen 5. Ohm
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Randolph Normal Notes.

Randolph Normal Notes.
Chapel exercises are now held at 1905 a.
THE tioors At the Normal have been i'm
proved by oiling.
The students begin observation in the
training school next Neek. The AS be-
gin teaching week aftffsDext.
Miss Ethel Bates went Friday to her
home in South Royalstpu, Mass. She re-
turns this fall to Middlebury college.
Among last weeks visitors were Miss
Weymouth of Randolph, Miss Clapp of
Hartford, Conn.,, Prin. Curtis OF the Lam
caster, N. H., graded school and Mr..
Pierce of Royalton.
Monday @. l.. Sleeper returned to the
school he taught last fall in Grafton, N.
H., and H. A. Edison went to Thetford
academy, where he is to be assistant
teacher and student.
Saturday, Miss Georgia Buck went to
Barton where she has a position In the
graded school, Miss Minnie Blodgett re-
turned to her school in Strafford, Miss
Josie Farrar went to the Windsor graded
school and Miss Clio Tarbell to Waits.
field.
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West BraInfree.

The upper part Of the hall ct West
p-nsntree has been lately finished into
e.,s sndience room, especially for religious
na-v;ces. The first meeting In THIS new
room will be held next SUNDAY, sept. -,
Iii "a ~ areeches, singing, poems, recita-
.s,r,s. ESSAYS, etc. at 1:15 p. M. there WIN
- -, address BY Mrs. Eliza Turner OF
WontpeIier. Everybody is cordially IN
vited.
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DeWitt's Witch Hazel Saivs
car.s Pslss. ScaIes. ssenas.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-14
HOW HAVANA WILL Be INVESTED
COMBINED ATTACK BY SEA AND
LAND.
Cuban City Can Be Safely Shelled
From the Sea Without Exposing
the Vessels to Damaging Fire.

Washington, April 13.-It is now de-
termined that as soon as war is de-
clared, Captain Sampson will steam for
Havana and attack it by sea, and that
a land force will hasten to his aid and
invest the city on the west, thus cut
ting it off entirely from the coast of The
island except by means of an inner
harbor. Havana can be readily and
safely shelled from the sea without ex-
posing the attacking vessels to a dam
aging fire. This is the opinion of Cap
tain Sigsbee, who made a careful study
of the defenses of the city during his
stay there. 1t is also the opinion of
General Lee, who has made even closer
study of the defenseS of the capitol. 1t
is also expected that the revolutionists
of the province of Pinar del Rio, who
are by no means suppressed or exter-
minated, will hasten to the aid of the
army of occupation. while Gomez and
Garcia will move straight on Havana
from the east.
The Spanish troops who have fought
in vain against unarmed and starving
bands of revolutionists will hardly be
able to withstand such a concerted at
tack by the revolutionists, who have
successfully resisted them in the field,
and the we'll disciplined and we'll armed
troops of the United States. The fall
or havana is thought 10 De matter
of a few days only, and with Havana
will practically fall the entire Spanish
authority and forces in the island.
The flying squadron, which has
stripped for battle, and is. riding I'M
easily in Hampton Roads with its
fires banked and decks cleared for ac-
ton, will be launched at once. it is
thought, for it's prearranged attack on,
the Canaries. Its purpose is TO divert
the Spanish fleet, destroy its base of
supplies in the Canaries, cut its line of
communication. and seize a point of
great advantage for establishing a
base of action for our navy.
1t will then hurry to the coast of
Spain and engage any fleet it may meet
in Spanish waters.
1t is admitted by the authorities that
Spain has at her disposal a force which
will prevent the American navy from
gaining an easy victory, and If war
should break out some hard fighting
may be expected.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-14

dlgnanty demonstrating against what
he termed The unnecessary war into
winch the country was being plunged -
Only 20 minutes were given for debate
ana special rules We're required TO get
the resolutions before the house.
The minority resolutions, which de-
clared for the recognition of the exist
ing government of the insurgents. were
voted down. 1870, but they secured
the votes OF three Republicans. Some
stirring and patriotic sentiments were
voiced during the debate. which lifted
the galleries and the members to
high pitch of enthusiasm.
Mr.. Adams of Pennsylvania. acting
chairman of the foreign affairs conf
mittee, and Mr.. Dinsmore (Dem. Ark
the senior minority member of the
committee, were the only members who
had an opportunity to speak directly
to the resolutions, but Mr. Henderson
of Iowa, Mr.. Bailey of Texas and Mr..
Mcmillan of Tennessee, each made
speeches upon the special order.
A BELEAGUERED CITADEL.
The capitol was again like be-
leaguered citadel. Thousands upon
thousands swarmed into the corridors
and galleries to witness the scenes and
TO hear the stirring oratory. The gal
lef1eS oIsJne mouse were q solid mass of
humanity and on the floors members in
excited groups were discussing the sit
uation.
Mr.. Adams, acting chairman of the
foreign affairs committee, came into
the hall with a copy of the senate res
buttons and was Immediately sur
round and forced to read them aloud
to half a hundred members who gath
cred in the main aisle.
Trivial matters occupied the atten-
ton of the house for the first hour,
while the members and the spectators
in the galleries impatiently awaited the
presentation of the resolution from the
committee on foreign affairs. The sus-
pense of the members was almost un-
endurab BILE, but shortly before 8 o'clock,
Mr. Adams of Pennsylvania, the act
ing chairman of the committee, entered
the hall with the report.
Instantly a hush fell upon the vast
assemblage. The presentation of the
resolution was the occasion of a wild
outburst of applause from the galleries
and the floor 1t was evident that the
war spirit was rampant.
MAJORITY RESOLUTIONS.
The preamble and resolutions re-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-14
CAPITAL TOPICS.

Senator Cockrell says he will Introduce
a resolution asking for an explanation of
the fact that none of the Cuban consular
correspondence prior to Nov. II last had
been sent to the senate The resolution
under which il was furnished called for
the correspondence beginning on the 4th
of March. 1897.
Senator Hale has introduced a joint res
olution. at the instance of the navy de-
partment, providing for an auxiliary
naval force for coast defense. TO be en-
rolled in such numbers as the president
may direct and to serve for one year
The resolution provides for officers of the
force to be selected from merchant yes
sells.
At noon yesterday General Lee visited
the navy department at the invitation of
the strategic board. with whom he con-
suited. He was with the strategic board
until lis o'clock At the conclusion of
the meeting. 1t was stated by those pres
ent that General Lee and the members
of the board had gone over the entire
question of offensive and defensive move
ments in the event of hostilities but no
details, OF course, were obtainahle.