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The times., 1898-01-14

Gen, Lacey. of Iowa, has at least one
melancholy constituent, and yesterday
he received a letter from him. The con-
stituent requested the general to send
him copies of all the eulogies that have
been delivered in memory of dead
members of Congress. He set forth in
his letter how much he loved to read
matter of such a character, told in an
almost pathetic manner how it cheered
and benefited him. He had exhausted
the Libraries in his surrounding coun-
try in searching for the cheering lit.
erature which had placed him on al
most speaking terms with departed
lawyers, doctors, Free Masons and Odd
Fellows. and il had so frightened up
his spirits that he aspired to possess
the same intimacy with the dead
statesmen of this country. He conclud-
ed his pathetic appeal by saying, Il
am naturally so respondent and mel
aneholy that | must have continually
cheerful objects in view" Gen. Lacey
will have his secretary hunt up all the
eulogies and obituaries in the Congress
sional Library and will forward copies
if he can obtain them, for he believes
that when an eulogy over an average
Congressman will brighten the life of
a man, that life ought to be made TO
glisten and shine.
The times., 1898-01-14
CIRCULATION statement.

Tie circulation Of THE TIMES for he
aceek ended Saturday, January S, 1898, arcs
The times., 1898-01-14
CARIToL GOSSIP.

Ex-senator Tabor's appointment yes
terday as postmaster at Denver came
as great surprise to all but very few
persons in Washington, and it recalls
to public life an interesting and pictur-
esque figure For just thirty seven
days Mr.. Tabor was a United States
Senator. serving from January. q to
March 4, 1883. he being elected by the
Legislature to fill out the unexpired
term of the present Senator. Henry NJ.
Teller. who resigned to become Secre-
tary of the Interior in President Ar
thurs Cabinet. Mr. Tabor at once be-
came noted in Washington for many
reasons. but chiefly as the possessor Of
$500 night shirt He brought with
him also handsome bride, in whom he
took great pride. Mr.. Tabor did moth
ing in the Senate to distinguish him
self during his thirty-seven days of
service. and when it was ended he went
back to Colorado, only to meet with
misfortune at every step. OF late he
has suffered the pangs of poverty. Ev-
cry old miner in Colorado has feeling
of love and admiration for "Old Tabor
and this feeling was made known to
Senator Wolcott, who shares it. There
We're many candidates for the office,
but Mr. Wolcott turned them all down
for Tabor.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-10-13
Around the Campfire

The examining surgeons began with
Company !. at Montpelier Oct. 4. AL
but len members of the company re-
ported; these were too sick to come.
Priv Ate Octave II. Robillard OF
company G of the Vermont regiment
died at his home in Rutland last week
after an illness of only 10 days from
typhoid fever.
james Fitzgerald, who enlisted in
company X Of Bennington, but was
detached from the company and
transferred TO the ambulance corps,
has been recently transferred to the
Sd cavalry, stationed at Fort Ethan
Allen.
Charles j. ellis, who has just died
at his residence on East Twenty
fourth street, New York, at the age
of rs years, was great-grandson of
Gen. John Stark OF Bennington battle
fame. Mr.. ellis had not visited in
Bennington since 1877, the Tooth an
niversary OF the battle.
Major Hersey, of Teddy's Rough
Riders, has been visiting friends in
Williamstown and Barre. He had
not been in Barre before in fifteen
years and as he stood at the depot he
was surprised to see how large Barre
had grown since he left and the num-
Der of large blocks which are being
erected. When the war broke out
Major Hersey was at Santa Fe, New
Mexico, and was made commander OF
the First United States Volunteer
Cavalry and first went TO San An
tonic, Texas, and FROM there to Tam
pa. They arrived at Santiago just
after the battle Of San Juan and did
not see any active service. After the
war they were stationed at Montauk.
M. X. Green, OF the United States
Amplitude, was in Fair
Haven last week, spending a five
days furlough. Mr.. Green was on
the Amphitrite from the beginning of
the war. In speaking of the life on
the monitor he said that the main
trouble was the closeness Of the quar-
ters and the extreme heat. In any
kind of rough weather the matches
we're all battened down because Of the
ow deck of the ship, and the odor
rom the food and SO many men
breathing in the confined space was
almost unbearable. The average
Of the firing room where
le was on duty was l65 degrees and
Turing battle it often ran as high
Is liz degrees. Once in about IL
lays the monitor would run into Key
West for provisions, but could only
AIRY about three days supplies for
he crew; the rest Of the time they
ived on bareback and "salt horse" |,
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-10-13
The woman's Club Federation.

The third annual meeting of the
State Federation of WomaD's clubs of
Vermont convened a: Brattleboro last
week Wednesday. Thirteen OF the
IA clubs of the state were represented,
together with the Daughters OF Yer
mont in Boston," Miss NJ. o. E.
Howe, president Of the Massachusetts
Federation, and Miss Anna B. Thorn
as of Braintree, Mass, were guests of
honor. The meeting was called to
order by Mrs. Sarah 4. Temple, pres
ident of the federation, at 3 o'clock,
after which she gave very interest
ing address. After the roll call an
address of welcome was given by Miss
Susan e. Clark, president of the Brat
tleboro club, which was responded to
by Miss Nellie L. Bradley of Barre.
Treasurer Mrs. Henry Jackson OF
Barre and Recording Secretary Mrs.
Constance Blodgett presented their
reports. A gayel of historic wood
was presented the federation by Mrs.
c. B. Lamson. The second day the
roll call showed membership Of 973
in the state.
These officers were elected: Presi-
dent, Mrs. j. B. Needham of Rutland;i
vice president, Miss Harriet S. Well
ing Of North Bennington; recording
secretary, Miss p. f. Hazen of ST.
Johusbury; corresponding secretary,
Miss Hattie Ward of Rutland;- treas
urer, Mrs. Nina Dewitt of Brattle-
boro.
1t was voted to leave the selection
of place of next meeting in the hands
of the executive committee. A recep-
ton was held at the Brooks House in
the evening.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-10-13

The state convention of the Knights
Of Pythias was held at Bellows Falls
last week and was well attended by
Knights from all parts of the state.
Wednesday was TO have been the ban
ner day but the plans were all upset
by the steady downpour of rain. The
parade was omitted and the drill was
held in the opera house. The hand
some silk flag which was offered as a
prize to the best-drilled company was
won by the Rutland Knights. In the
evening an entertainment was given
in the opera house, after which ban
quet was served in Town. g hotel.
Thursday morning officers were
elected as follows: Grand chancellor,
G. M. Rowell, Bennington; grand vice
chancellor, w. Z. Barney, Barre;grsnd
prelate, +. A. George, Hardwick;
grand keeper of records and seals, ].
M. Cady, st. Johnsbury; grand mas
ter exchequer, l.. I. Sprague, Bellows
Falls; grand master OF arms, Z. ii.
Chaplin, Cambridge; grand inner
guard, G. w. Knight, Lyndonville;
grand outer guard, G. w. Lutte, Mont
pelier; grand trustee, G. w. Lepper,
Burlington. The next annual meet
ing win be held at St. Johnsbury the
second Wednesday of October instead
OF the first Wednesday.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-10-13
central Vermont Agreement.

A circular was issued from Boston
Wednesday stating the terms OF the
agreement which has been reached for
the adjustment Of the Central YER
mont railroads affairs, and to bring
the litigation to an end. This agree
ment embodies the plan of reorgani-
zation adopted Oct 6,l897, with these
notifications:
'sInstead of the securities provided
by that plan, the new company will
issue 100000 capital stock and Sl2,-
900, 900 first mortgage four per cent,
81 year, gold bonds; to be dated Aug.
l, 1898; or as near the date as posi-
BILE. The interest on these bonds will
be guaranteed by the Grand Trunk
Railway company by traffic contract
under which any deficit in the earn
ings in any year will be provided for
by the Grand Trunk company up to
80 per cent of the gross business in
terchanged by the Grand Trunk Rail-
way company and the Central YER
mont Railroad company.
'sHolders of the American Loan
and Trust company certificates and
of first mortgage consolidated railroad
OF Vermont bonds not deposited are
to receive par for their present bonds
in the new first mortgage bonds and
interest on each at the rate OF four per
cent per annum from Feb. 1, 1898, to
the date of the new bonds.
"The holders of bonds and certifi-
Gates viii receive also eight per cent of
the face of their bonds in the capital
stock Of the new company represent
ing interest overdue Feb /, 1898. OF
the balance of the Sl2,000,000 first
mortgage bonds, 100000 will re-
main in the treasury of the company,
to be used for improvements and adj
ditions only under proper restrictions.
The balance of the bonds and stock
will be used in acquiring branch roads
and in settlement of preferred claims,
reorganization expenses and other OBJ
legations.
"The new mortgage is to cover all
the property of the new company, in.
Guiding branches, equipments, lease
OF the New London Northern Rail-
road company and also other proper
ty not now covered by the first mort
gage"
A meeting win be held in Boston,
Oct. 26, to vote on the acceptance or
rejection OF this plan. No doubt is
felt of its acceptance.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-10-13

Robber bands infest Porto Rico and pill
lage and burn plantations.
One Minute Cough Cure surprises peo-
pie by Its quick cures and children may
take It in large quantities without the
least danger. 1t has won for itself the
best reputation Of any preparation used
today for colds, Group, tickling in the
ard, Randolph: Leavitt & Reed, Bethel !;
M. J. Sargent q Son, 30. Royalton; A. e.
Hood & Son, Chelsea.
The United States monitor Amphitrite
has arrived at Boston from Porto Rico.
Monarch over pain. Burns cuts, sprains.
stings. Instant relief. DR.. Thomas Elec-
trio Oil. At any drug store. I'm
There Is an agitation in Japan in favor
OF the state purchase and operation of all
railroads in that country.
You invite DISAPPOINTMENT when you
experiment. DeWitt's Little Early Risers
are pleasant, easy, thorough little pills.
They cure constipation and sick headache
just as sure as you take them. Drew &
Leonard, Randolph; Leavitt & Reed Beth
ell; M. JsSargent & Son, So. Royalton; A.
r. Hood q Son. Chelsea.
Part OF the Sd Regular Infantry ha-
been ordered TO Fort Smelling, Mimi, to
quell Indian disturbances.
For broken surfaces, sores, insect bites,
burns, skin diseases and especially piles
there is one reliable remedy, DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve. When you call for
DeWitt's don't accept counterfeits or
frauds. You will not be disappointed
with DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Drew
& Leonard, Randolph; Reed q Leavitt,
Bethel; M. j. Sargent q Son, South Roy
alton; A. R. Hood & Son, Chelsea.
The trial OF Lucchini, the Italian an
archist who assassinated the Empress of
Austria, will begin at Geneva, Switzer-
land, November 8.
Truth wears well. People have learned
that DeWitt's Little Early Risers are re.
liable little pills for regulating the bow
els, curing constipation and sick headache.
They don't grippe. Drew & Leonard, RAN
dolph; Leavitt & Reed, Bethel; II. ].
Sargent q Son, So. Royalton; A. B.
Hood & Son. Chelsea.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-10-13
siranv1lle.

Belle Spear has returned to Manchester,
N. Il.
Ed. Martin and wife of Ludlow are in
town.
Berthe Buck and wife are visiting in
Ludlow.
Geo. Fassett and wife OF Middlebury are
visiting In town.
Mrs. Henry Clark is in Csremont, N.
H., for few days.
e. N. Hemenway was In Gassetts and
West Cornwall on business last week.
e. N. Hsmenwav is In Montpelier at
tending to bis legislative duties this week.
There win be dance at the lower VIII
lage schoolhouse Friday evening, Oct. IA.
All are invited.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Freeman and SON,
Richard 0sha and VIM. Derby attended
the Brandon fair.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-10-13
East BrookheId.

Walter sweet of Sout b Randolph is
working for J. c. Holmes.
Mrs. Hannah Medcalf OF Chelsea is Wis
ting her sor, W. F. Medcalf.
W. II. Lincoln contemplates moving to
Chelsea to live In the near future.
But few people from here attended the
Worlds fair at Tunbridge last week.
Several from this part OF the town par
ticipated in the annual squirrel hunt last
Saturday.
sistant Doorkeeper of the House W. w.
Sprague were at home from Montpelier
over Sunday.
Mrs. E. @. jackson, accompanied by her
mother, Mrs. d. @. Bickford, went to
Worcester, Mass, last week Tuesday to
visit her sister, Mrs. G. W. Fisher, of that
city.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-10-13

Distressing kidney and bladder disease
relieved in six hours by aNEw GREAT
SOUTH AMERICAN KIDNEY CURE" 1t Is q
great surprise on account of it's exceeding
promptness in relieving pain In bladder,
kidneys and back, in male or female. Re-
lieves retention Of water almost immedi-
ateiy. II you want quick relief and cure
this is the remedy. Sold by Richard G..
Morton, druggist, Main st., Randolph,
VT
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-10-13
Vermont Pensions.

Increase, John Kingsley, North field,
IS to $40, Calvin Warner, Walling-
ford, Sc 20 Sl2, Joseph Z. Goddard,
Lyndon, So to Sl2; reissue, Lemuel
b. Page, Essex Junction, Sc; original,
widows, ETC., minors of VIM. Judd,
Brattleboro, sl2, Martha E. Smith,
Bondville. 50.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-10-13

Friday evening at Miles Pom
Medrici Couters, Frenchman, strucl
n. McKelvey on the head with can
dog at the lumber mill Of Russell a
McKelvey, killing him Instantly
McKelvey was single, aged twenty
nine years, and brother Of Robert
McKelyey OF the lumber firm. The
cause of the trouble between the men
was undue attention by the victim to
Couter's wife. II is claimed that Nc.
Kelvey was intoxicated, and attacked
Couters with knife and that the
deed was committed ia self defence.
Coulter was arrested.
At special town meeting held in
Milton last week, it was decided to do
everything possible TO encourage the
Nstional Pulp and Paper company
to locate there. The lawyer and chief
engineer of the company addressed
the meeting. The power at Great
Falls is owned by the company and
will be developed if, at the coming
March meeting, the town will vote to
give the company right TO anchor a
dam ON the land belonging to the
town. The plans are drawn for the
mills, which will consist OF several
buildings, the largest of which will be
263xll5.
About 20 years ago tall young
girl Of good figure worked in the big
mill at Bennington, now run by the
j. S. Holden Manufacturing compa-
ny. Her name was Anna McCloud,
and there was nothing in her personal
that would indicate that
she would develop beyond the stature
Of women in general. Soon after
leaving Bennington, however, she be.
gan TO grow stout until at the time OF
her death few days ago at Canaan,
N. Y, at the age OF 40, she weighed |
375 pounds The corpse was the larg-
est ever buried in that town, and re-
CURED a coffin seven feet, three inches |
ong, three feet wide and two feet
deep.
Two serious accidents marred the |
pleasures of the fair at Brattleboro
80. During the races an
Orient sextuplet was sent out for an
exhibition mile. As the big machine
entered the stretch, the l0-year-old
ION of Lucius Harris started to cross
he track. He was beyond the path
II the machine when two men called
o the boy and he turned into the
He had his jaw broken and
vas badly bruised and cut. 1t was
cared that he was injured internally.
Street Railway Conductor Gage was
Knocked from a crowded car. He was
unconscious for two or three hours,
tut later came round all right.
Bennington was visited last week
Wednesday by a terrible freshet
which caused thousands OF dollars
lamage. Tuesday night the rain fell
n torrents for over three hours and
II the streams were greatly swollen.
The cellars and streets of Bennington
vere flooded and the village looked
Ike vast river. Many outbuildings
nd fences were washed away. Com
with the outside world by
was completely cut off and
ven the roads to the surrounding
ountry were unsafe for travel. A
lumber OF bridges were washed away.
he Glastonbury and Hoosick Falls
Iectric railroads were damaged so
ably that cars will not run for sew
raj DAYS.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-10-13
West Fairlee.

John Cook is quite i'll.
Mrs. c. w. Bliss is on the sick list.
The boys here have formed football
team.
Bert Davis OF Barre spent Sunday in
town.
Several from here attended the fair at
Tunbridge.
Mrs. Port Burroughs has gone to Brad
ford to work.
Mrs. Nettie Brown died Sunday morn
ing at DR.. Bixby's.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Laurie and baby are
visiting Fred Laurie.
Will and Ben Eastman of Barre spent q
few days in town hunting recently.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-10-13

TIE BEST SALIVA In the world for cuts
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns and ali skin eruptions, and positive
IL cures piles, or no pay required. tits
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction OF
money refunded. Price Is cents per box.
For sale byDrew A. Leonard.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-10-13

HOODS PILLS cure Liver MS,
Biliousness, Indigestion, Headache
A pleasant laxative An Druggists
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-10-13
State Convention Of Knights Of Pythias.

refunded should all that is ciai
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-10-13

About three weeks ago Carl Fish OF
West Haven hired a young man who
came to his farm seeking employment
and gave his name as Joseph Dare.
Sunday night after the family had re-
tired, the youth left, taking with him
Mr.. Fish's horse, wagon and dog, be-
sides several other valuables, from the
premises. Deputy Sheriff Policy inn
mediately gave chase, but SO far has
not been able to overtake him.
Josiah Holden, well-known citi-
zen of Waitsfield, was found dead in
the fields last week. His death was
caused by heart disease. He went out
for a walk Sunday afternoon and the
family, becoming alarmed at his not
returning, sent some one out to find
him. He was lying dead on the
ground when discovered. He has
two sons, George E. Holden, q lawyer
of Montpelier, and the other son
minister Of Massachusetts,.
Edward Baker Of Montpelier has a
copy Of the Woodstock Observer,
dated Dec. l9, 1920. 1t does not con-
tain line OF local news The people
then knew all that occurred around
home. 1t contains the election re-
turns of Monroe and Adams, also a
couple of ''sticks" telling Of our great
navy yards Of that time and their
cost. The paper c0ntented itself with
giving reports OF Congressional pro-
and matters clipped from
other papers.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-04
1OILERS OF THE AIR.

The workmen on the cables follow
closely after the builders of the iron
roadway. These men are engaged 10
more perilous employment if anything
than the former. They climb nimbly
up to the very summit of the hugo
towers, and thon without finching proA
coed to descend the inclined cables. I'll
makes the spectators below tremble forl
them, 30 dangerous is tho descent butt
tbs workmen have no fear, else theyI
would be untitled for the duty required1
of them. After eliding down the cabls
a dozen feet, they stop and turn around3
and face the towers The men workipgl
the derrick slowly swing out to them1
the emu Of q cable about three inches
in diameter. Another man carries OUT
TO them by means Of small hand,
pulley and rope a redhot band of Steel,
which the cable workers seize with
their pincers and clasp around the
large cable on which they are resting.
Then while the steel ia still not and
malleable, the small cable, With its end
secured in thick bolt of steel, Id
brought into position, and the end
welded into the red hot steel band en-
ciroiBg the main cable. The workmsn
pound and forge away, hammering. t.,
cools off. The welding must BIZ done ]
rapidly, and the workmen have no time
to stop and think of tho dangerouG
position IN which they are placed.
Probably the only support they have
comes from their legs. which they wind
tightly around the cable. as they swing
their arms and upper part OF the body |.
with violent exertion.
When this cable ia forged into itsi
place, the wurkmen take a few moments,
of rsst and then sida down to the
next joint, where the same operation ia
repeated. Gable after cable is attached
In this way until there is regular
tRngle of steel work and dangling
cables. looking for all the world like
spider'H web. But there is urder in
this colossal spider web such as never
existed 10 the home of the insect THAT
weaves the webs in our homes and
woods. Gradually one part of the bridge
aftor another ia finished, and whsn the
false works. of scatfolds is removed
the structure stands out in all the
beauty of its finished state.
The bridgs-builders must not only be
skilled 10 their work, hut they must
have the hardihood and daring of the
sailor, for most of their work is per-
formed at an altitude higher than the
top-mast of any sailing weasel. They
labor in all kinds of weather when the
sun is pouring down it's torrid rays 10
midsummer, or when the mercury reg
listers zero in winter.
To them their dizzy height is Ut
more than the Is or 20 fest are to the
ordinary carpenter or house painter.
They seldom use ladders. They would
be constantly in tho way. If they want
to reach higher framework they
climb nimbly up the steel works, or
jump lightly across from one truss to
another. A jump of three feet from
girter to girder is commonplace occur
romeo to them. George E. Walsh, 10
Godey's Magazine for July.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-04
HEW PUBLIcATIoys.

THE RAINBOW OF GOLD" BY Joseph
A. Altsheler. New York The Cont
mental Publishing Co., % Park Place.
Price, 81.
In this book Mr.. Altshelor takes US
back to the stirring ''duys of 40"
when all the country east of thu NJ isis
sipni was excited over the stories of
wonderful gold discoveries in Cali
fornia, and crazy to cross the then
trackless plains and the lofty mountain
ranges of the far West, in search Ut this
wealth OF this new Ell Dorado.
Two Maryland hoys, Joseph and
Henry Fielding. forlorn orphans who
had an unpleasant home with an un-
sympathetic uncle, in company with
6tarhoard Sam, "A sailor friend, started
for the gold fields, to peek their for
tunes At Fort Leavenwortb, Kan,
they slipped away with party Of six
others, the commandant having stopped
the large expedition with which they
had been connected. on account of the
way being infested with hostile indiana.
The experiences of this marty are de-
tailed 10 the most entertaining manner.
They have Pleasant timos, and also al
ventures galore. OF course, Inliars
figure largely, together with wolves snd,
buffaloes, and the path of the adven-
turers 10 heaet with peril. Joe Fielding
has thrilling encounter with 70.
yengcful and bloodthirsty redskin who
originally posed as friend OF the
whites, and lie rescued from captivity
by a savage who once had sought to
kill him, but whoae life he had spared
whom be had him at his mercy.
A II the others have adventures equally
exciting, and the story OF their journey
III u moat interesting one. 1t eliminates
With an attack by savage foss which
Threatens annihilation. but thsrs is a
glorious rescue by party OF hunters
who arrive in the nick of time and
destroy tho redskins
Here the story ends, but a continual
tion is promised in "The Hidden
Mine" by the same author, soon to be
issusd. There is no doubt that it will
prove fully as entertaining as 1.-THE
Rainbow Of Cold
Received of the publishers.