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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-10-12
East Brookfeld.

Mrs. Sprague returned the last OF the
week.
Guy Newell is working for Geo. X.
Sprague.
Mr.. Trescott OF Keene, ". H., was a
guest at Nathaniel Wheatley's over SUM-
day.
Mrs. w. w. Sprague spent last Sunday
With her mother, Mrs. L. T. Msllery, OF
East Montpelier.
The many attractions at .he Worlds
fair drew a goodly number of our people
to Tunbridge last week.
Foster sprague of East Randolph, with
his wife and daughter, Ruth, was a guest
at w. II. Richardson's over Sunday.
Mrs. Gertrude Jackson returned from
Barre city last Friday, where she had been
the guest OF friends for several weeks.
VIM. Shepard, who has spent most OF
the summer at Penacook, N. a., is again
visiting his daughter, Mrs. V. B. Csrpen-
ter.
Rev. VIM. Schofeld OF williamstown
occupied the pulpit here last week in the
absence of the regular pastor, Rev. p. p.
Womer.
Fred w. Smith returned last Saturday
from an extended visit with friends in
Norwich, West Hartford and White River
Junction.
Walter Perkins was in Gaysville two
days last week to visit his father, Waldo
Perkins, who is recovering from a severe
attack OF typhoid fever.
Geo. w. Wills and wife of Eagle Grove,
Iowa, accompanied by Mrs. j. II Sprague,
left last week for Pittstield to visit Mrs. |
Geo. Hutchins, sister OF Mr.. Wills, |
" HON he had not seen for nesrly 20 years. |
Chas. A. BigeIow OF Burlington spent
few days with his parents last week and 1
availed himself OF an opportunity TO meet l
many OF bis friends by participating in /
The annual squirrel hunt and oyster sup |
per following.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-10-12

Admiral Dewey LETT Washington
Monday night by special train. Col. "
Seward Webb furnishing his private
ear. Col Webb and Gov. Smith es-
oorted the admiral and his party as far
as shelburne Farms, where Dewey re-
manned until today, the guest of Col.
Webb. IL is expected that 80. 900 peo-
pie will greet him At Montpelier today.
Tomorrow he goes 10 N0rthfield 10 as
sist IN laying the cornerstone Tor Dew
ey hall and the same day will leave for
Boston, where extensive plans to wei
come him are in progress. From Bos-
ton he goes back 70 Washington 10
meet the other members of the Philip
pine commission and probably to
further advise the president.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-10-12

The Transyaal has sent request TO
the British 10 withdraw their troops
from the Boer border and TO cease
sending greinforcements TO South Africa.
England has called out her first re-
serves. numbering about 25.000 men.
and they are nearly ready TO sail. A
big fleet OF transports is ready 10 con-
vey them The Beers are massed on
their frontier and the soldiers
are anxious 20 strike, but are
being held back by President Kruger,
who still hopes for a peaceful solution.
The president Of the Orange Free State
Is trying TO settle the difficulty. but If
war comes he will assist the Transyaal
openly.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-10-12
Rochester News.


A Alfred Cove was in Randolph day last
week.
Mrs. VIM. Proser is in Warren for two
weeks.
W: A. Scott of Randolph was in town
Sunday.
Geo. Cheoel Of Pittsheld was in town
last week.
Miss Julia Trask returned from Boston
/ Saturday.
Mrs. Martha Cove spent last week in
Randolph.
Mrs. F. ID. Lamb is with c. G. vinton
and family.
Miss Jessie Morgan returned from Bos-
ton Saturday.
John II .Trssk was in White River June.
tion Saturday.
Chss. $. Martin was In White River
Junction Monday.
Many from here attended the fair at
Brandon last week.
Mrs. Lucinda Eaton returned from
Pittsfield last week
viii Baker has closed his labors in the
store OF II. II. Cushman.
Mrs. Agnes Brown is in Montpelier Wis
iting friends for week.
Mr.. aud Mrs. f. L. Messer OF Bethel
spent several days in town lately.
Isaac Taggart and c. s. Martin were in
Pittsheld and Bethel last Thursday.
stephen Varney and Mrs. E. c. Babcock
were In Randolph for a day last week.
The engagement is announced Of Rev.
VIM. Lang and Julia A. Kinsmsn OF this
place.
Luther Perkins and s. W. Swan were in
Lincoln last week TO attend the funeral Of
friend.
Z. o. Spsulding was called to West
Bridgewater by the illness OF his mother
Saturday.
Nathan Kirby and wife OF Worcester, /
Mass, spent the past two weeks in this /
town and vicinity.
DR.. and Mrs. L. s. Breed and daug hters
OF Roslindale, Mass, visited Wardner d. /
Hodgkins and wife Friday.
NJ. &. Webber left here Monday for
New York and will sail from there Oct.
~ In company with friends for Bremen,
Germany.
J. o. Robinson's mill property and a lot
OF clapbords In what is called Michigan,
four miles from Pittsfield village, were
burned Thursday. Insurance, $500.
The international Paper company OF
Bellows Falls has moved its office to White
River Junction. The book keeper f. n.
Shipman,sn wife moved there last week.
Mrs. Ellen Wiley has so far recovered
rom her long Illness as to be able TO re.
,eive callers on ber 64th birthday and
meet them at the door. Tokens of regard
we're left by friends and others sent by
ome who did not call.
At the Methodist parsonage last
Wednesday afternoon Mr.. Lester b. Dow
md Mrs. Dora b. Jordan, both OF Mont.
,elier, were united in marriage by Rev.E.
NsSharp. Mrs. Jordan was for some time
n the central telephone Office In Bethel
he newly married couple viii reside in
4 iontpelier.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-10-12
WHAT'S GOING ON.
FIVE MINUTES WITH THE BIG
NEWS OF THE WORLD.
Campaign Opens In Luzon With
Many Small Skirmishes. dewey S
Tour OF Triumph. h.--TransvaaI'
TroubIes.--Cup Races a Fiasco So
Far. .--0ther Notes of Interest.

The fighting in the Philippines the
past week indicates the approach OF
the dry season. The rebels attacked
several points held by our troops
north, east and south Of Manila, but
were beaten off in all cases. 0ur loss
es were slight. A movement OF some
importance Is In progress under Gen.
schwan south Of Manila in Cavite
province. lie has captured several
towns, among them san Francisco de
Malabon, q strong insurQent head
quarters. The insurgents in the vicin-
ity Of Manila seem very active and are
giving our troops about all they can
attend 10. though NJ reverses have
been suffered. Large reinforcements
have begun 20 arrive aud more troops
are leaving constantly. The last
twelve regiments Of volunteers are
nearly or quite recruited and will soon
follow. By Dewey's advice. several
large warships and a number of gun
boats Will sail 70 strengthen the patrol
about the island. so as TO eut off arms
and supplies from reaching the insur-
gents.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-10-12
Peth.

Most OF the New York excursionists re.
turned home Friday.
E. Bsgley and wife OF Granville visited
in town the last OF the week.
Mrs. Woodbury., a missionary, spoke at
the Hill church Sunday and at East
Braintree in the evening.
Mrs. Mary Mudgett started the first OF
the week for Boston, where she will
spend the winter with a sister.
r. F. Thsyer, who has been spending
the summer with his son in Saratoga, re-
turned last week, somewhat improved in
health.
Mrs. G. b. Mann returned last Wednes-
day from a two weeks visit in Swanton,
accompanied by her father, who will stop
with her for some time.
Geo. Fits, who has been spending the
summer with relatives in town, returned
TO his home in Massachusetts, the last OF
the week, accompanied by his sister.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-10-12
Good News for Our Readers

Who have scrofula taints in their blood,
and who has not ? Scrofuls in all its forms
Is cured by Hoods Sarsaparilla which
thoroughly purifes the blood. This dis
ease, which frequently appears in chill.
likely to affect the glands OF the neck,
which become enlarged, eruptions appear
on the head and face, and the eyes are
frequently affected. Upon it's first ap.
pearance, perhaps In slight eruptions or
plmples, scrotula should be entirely Grad :
icsted from the system by thorough
course of Hoods Sarsaparills 10 prevent
all the painful and sickening consequences
OF running scrofula sores which drain the
system, sap the strength and make ex-
istence utterly wretched.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-10-12

Miss Laura Thacher has returned to
Boston.
Mrs. W. W. Miller goes to Burlington
this week.
Rev. A. j. Hough breaches at the hall
next Sunday at 2 p. IN. Remember the
hour is 2 instead OF 3.
Zebedee Churchill has given the town
$500, the income OF which is to be used for
various charitable purposes.
}. q. Sherburne is making about 400
OF butter for himself and ueighbors. He
has local market for nearly all of IL.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-10-12
North tSoyaiton.

Miss Ellen Preston spent Saturday and
Sunday at home.
Fsber and Clyde Benedict were called to
Tunbridge in regard to a lawsuit last
week.
A. C. Perry, wife and daughter. Ethel,
OF Newton Center and Miss Emma Clarke
OF birmingham, Mass, have been spend
ing several days at Geo. Dearing's.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-10-12
North Tnnhridge.

Sinclair Leisk goes to Lenox, Mass, to
work on q milk farm soon.
Fanny Hunt, who has been visiting
friends here, has returned to her home in
Haverhill, Mass.
The latest arrivals at the Drew farm are
the Misses Gilbert from Dorchester, W no
have been spending the summer at
Brightwood.
Rev. @. Van Blarcom will preach in the
Universalist church Sunday, Oct. 18th. at
II a. m. This is his last Sunday before
leaving for New FORK.
A series OF meetings began here on
Wednesday evening OF this week at the
Baptist church conducted by Rev. Mr..
Philips, an evangelist from Wat erbury.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-10-12

President Mckinley and several
members of his cabinet on Monday as
sisted in the ceremonies attending the
LAYING OF the cornerstone of Chicago's
new public building. A tremendous
crowd was present. The presidential
party also visited several other places
in Illinois and made speeches. The
trip has some political significance.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-10-12

The national treasury shows sur
plus for the first time since 1898. 1t is
likely TO continue to the end of the
fiscal year. The new tariff law and
improved business conditions are re-
sponsible.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-10-12
Volcanic Eruptions

Are grand, but skin eruptions rob life OF
iuy. Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures them:
also old. running and fever sores, ulcers,
boils, felons, cOrns, warts, bruises, burns,
scalds, chapped hands, chilblains. Best
pile cure on earth. Drives out pains and
aches. Only 25c.a box. Cure guaranteed
Sold by Drew 4 Leonard, druggists.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-10-12

The award OF the board of arbitra-
tion regarding the dispute between
England and Venezuela, which once
came near involving the United States,
was made last week and il OF the ma
ture Of compromise.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-10-12

The fact that Gen. Otis removed the
censorship from Manila news de-
spatches over month ago has been
made public. President Mckinley sug-
oested its abolition.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-10-12

A woman's dismembered body has
been found in New York harbor, the
parts being separated in different
places. A murder is indicated.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-10-12

Bryan is very i'll with an affection
of the throat and lungs and his cam
paign work may have to be discon-
tinued.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-10-12

James Harlan of Iowa, last snrviv-
ing member OF LincOln's cabinet, died
last week.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-10-12

George McFadden of Brooklyn de
feated Lavigne, formerly the light
weight champion, last week.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-10-12

The revolution in Venezuela con
tinues. A decisive battle is expected
soon.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-10-12

Brooklyn has won the bas eball league
pennant. Boston and Philadelphia are
lighting for second place.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-10-12

For all pension business send to ]. T..
Eldredge& Co. .Randolph,Vt. Advice free
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-10-12

Dewey denies that he ever promised
the Filipinos political independence
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-10-12

Minimum charge "a Soc
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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-15

not through our own fault, but because the
government officers, in revising their dis
patches, tried to save half a cent or
cent on each by writing little less than
the full address. At last l went to the
head of a great department and expostu-
lated. We are annoyed and given much
extra work to do said /, and you suffer
serious delays in your business, because
your people. in their effort at economy,
give us incomplete addresses. All this
hit-or- miss nuisance could be avoided II
you would instruct them TO use single
word more I am sorry, he answered,
to put your operators and messengers TO
so much trouble, but l doubt whether
the law would justify me in increasing
the length of those dispatches, He then
added that as our company was making 80
much money from the government, he
SHOULD think we might carry an extra
wcrd free.
In certain offices where the governments
kilograms are filed and the words counted
merit roll is kept, and each clerk strains
himself to see how many mistakes he can
catch. If one happens to save the gov
eminent five cents a week he expects
promotion and higher salary In conse-
and not a penny of government money
can properly be paid out except for actual
service performed. But the question
sometimes arises whether more mon
ey could not be save by applying the
check system at the bunghole, b. cutting
down somewhat the freedom OF the use OF
the telegraph and other Injuries, rather
than at the spigot, after the completed
transactions have passed into the audit
ing Offices The methods used here would
drive a business man insane in two
months. There is plenty of room for re-
form in the business departments of this
government. Some man will yet make a
name for himself by probing to the bottom
of them and showing that the work can
be done with half the force, and conse-
quent saving of millions to the taxpayers
of the country Also by the mere ap-
pllcation of good business methods, in
stead of red tape
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SOME POsTsCRIPTs.

The second city OF she British empire IN
size is Calcutta.
There is only one sudden death among
women to eight among men,
Lard In England is 800 times as valuable
now as It was 200 years ago.
Forty-three popes reigned during the build
ing OF ST. Peters cathedral, Rome.
King Menelik of Abyssinia has sent two
zebras n present 10 Queen Victoria
II Is estimated that about 100000 acres of
land in the United states are planted with
vines.
million dollars were spent in stipends to
Presbyterian ministers In Canada tast year.
when first known TO the Romans silk
was so dear that 1t was sold weight foY weight
with gold.
Tho fraternities of the United States have
100000 members. the Masons leading with
76S500 members.
The black jaguRr OF Central America will
attack any man by night or day whom he
finds lying down.
The harp that once thro' Tara's Hall the
soul OF music shed has not been played there
since $50 A. d.
The doll ia probably the most antique OF
toys. It has been found inside the graves
Of children of ancient Rome.
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sistent patriotism in Mr.. Bryan's altitude
toward the treaty. He urged the adoption
of the treaty In order TO put stop to the
war with Spain, and suggested that We
could afterward turn the Philippines loose
or give all our new possessions" indie
pendence II they desred--in other words.
get rid of the war and then act with the
fullest Justice and humanity and In &C
cord with our American principles Of gov
eminent, toward the former colonies of
Spain.
If the News proposes to follow Mr.. Nc
Kinley to the bitter end 1t should at least
acquire an intelligent knowledge OF our
history and the present situation in order
to avoid foolish comparisons.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-15
DEATHS AT MANILA.
Typhoid Fever as Well us Wounds
Killing the Soldiers.

tne SOLDIERS.
Washington, August 14,-General Otis
reports the following deaths: Drowned
July 20, Patrick Duffy. Corporal Twenty
first infantry; VIM. Stafford, Twenty first
infantry; August Z. Albert Perultski,
Twenty-f first infantry. Dysentery-August
s, Thomas Maloney, Eighteenth infantry;
August s, Walter e. Hutchins, Fifty-frst
Iowa; Frederick S. Batey Twelfth in
fantry. Typhoid fever-August l, VIM.
Kuenzig, Thirty-sixth infantry; August s,
Rodney Clark, Fifty-frst Iowa; August IL,
Frank j. Haley Twelfth infantry. Ar
terial Sclerosis-August 6, Joseph Walker.
Emanayema-Alvin E. Elder, corporal
Third infantry. ysipelas-Gilbert Smith,
Twenty-fourth infantry. Entritis-August
8, Emil Jossiam, Third artillery.
From wounds in action-August IL,
Nicholas Nolan, Seventeenth infantry.
Killed-Sixth infantry, at Bebon, Negroes,
July 10, company X, David S. Anderson;
Thirtieth, company X, Vincent Segor, near
San Isidor, Negroes; John Neichor, Twen-
ty-third infantry, near Pardo, Cebus, oath;
company X, Robert H. Moore, Seventeenth
infantry, near San Isidro; August ., COM
pany d, Corporal Samuel T. Bollinger,
Ninth infantry; company d, Corporal
George S. Wells; company II, Charles j.
LAYER, Jr., Fourth infantry near Novaleta.
18th; company I, Frank Lampman, Twen-
ty-second infantry, near San Luis 18th.
company D, Via Cox Twenty first infan-
try, near 9lriquina; company B, Walling
Collins; company G, John A. Brennan,
Twenty fourth infantry; company Il,
James Mold, Fourth cavalry; company B.
Sergeants James Robinson and P. Nick
Sebus.
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POINTS ABOUT PEOPLE.

A fund has been started In England for a
memorial to the late sir John Mowbray. NJ. p.
Daniel Frohman. the theatrical manager
made his first money managing walking
match. The receipts were nearly $4,000.
The visit OF the Prince OF Wales to Edin-
burgh as president of the Highland AgrI-
cultural society was the first he made in that
caracity
The queen regent OF Spain recently inner
tied large fortune from n bachelor. Alex
ander Solar, and has given 100000 OF 1t to
charities.
Hogarth and wringe. the men who sail the
Shamrock. are but little over 80 years OF
age. but have been sailing in yacht races for
several years.
Rev. George l.. Cole has returned to Los
Angeles from the ruined cities OF Southeast
ern Colorado. laden with relics OF the cliff
dwol'ers. Among other things in his posses
sion is femur nineteen inches long, show
Ing that 1t was one part of giant seven and
a half feet tall.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-15
FOREIGN BRIEFS.

PARls,-At a cabinet meeting NJ. Delcasse
REARED MS visit TO ST. Petersburg and told
OF tae cordial welcome extended to him.
HONG KoNG.-There were twenty three
deaths from the plague during the last week
MADRID. General Weyler has denied the
report that he is republican but he thinks
FEDERALISM is theoretically acceptable. He
Aiso says ne would be an absolutst II a king
WORTHY OF the name existed.
BuENOS AYRES.-The reports which are
gainipc ground OF the conversion of the
paper, currency at the ratio OF ~ paper to
causing rise in the gold premium
DuBLIN,--The Nation today announces
mat the popa has appointed Cardinal Logue.
primate OF Ireland apostolic delegate to Ire
In 1000.
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SHORT NEWS STORIES

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voted for inner , % OF
TOT Csp
in and house. v" - "''"'"
The above telegram caused by the following
editorial reference Express several days
II is charged that declined to
support o op an
the States and their descendants viii resent TINS IN,
had always been REGARDED as unrendy
seat passions and peces enendered by that
all manly breasts before an nao
friends will hardly believe him guilty Of SuSh noT
havethe documentary proof to establish Its truth
There at which sending out all
like the them This miserable M In
800 nrouda
latest
anything beat him They
know the peoethose who not
under and controlled and government
against Mr. Bryan member OF the birmingham
of the speakeshp contest was on duty In
Washington gives in the He says;
happened be in position to know The candidates
The contest was marc sa Mcmillan had small following Mcmillan
his strength went
the peakershp would 60 Springer nse.
Mills though alleged he inclined to
40 rreat and gallant was Bryan
Bryan the last ballot voted for Springer Why? Bryan
nome h % s soo him and respected him
Sasr the congress- Springer sumped his
worked and voted for for one honor
of the
He did because he believed the young man at that time sx
appointment his lifetime Judge Crisp never
iamented Judge crs
the contest went to Judge Crisp sufficient
heartily supported thoroughly agreed
Judge Crisp within the full knowledge of
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-15

That interview which New York Herald
man had with Mr.. Richard Croker the other
night and which was sent out from New
York aud appeared In yesterdays Post was a
very significant one. Mr.. Croker now feels
that the war in the Philippines is wrong He
has evidently felt already the force OF public
opinion in this country Then again. Mr.,
Croker speaks In the most complimentary
terms of MIR, Bryan. and that doubtless means
that he has learned OF the hold Mr.. Bryan
has upon the democracy and that Tammany
is ready II the occasion arises to recognize
MIR. Bryan as OF full presidential size. What
ever else Mr.. Croker may be, he is shrewd
observer.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-15

defendants That worries attorneys who
have to ask the continuances. worries the
judge who has to order the continuances
and worries the clerk who has to enter
the continuances. The proper course ir
such cases is to have the citations served
by publication. In that way defendants
can be cited, trials had, judgments OBJ
tanned and the docket disencumbered. In
any case where a good woman is suing
for divorce from mean husband who has
abandoned her, the Age will be very light
in it's charge for publishing citation.