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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-05-05
To Test Steel Roads.

A steel roadway about $50 feet long is
being laid at the Minnesota agricultural
experiment station. The steel rails are
8 inches wide, with half inch flanges at
the outer edge, apd are 80 feet long
They are made of quarter inch steel.
with cross ties every six feet buried
about u foot. On the ties are timber
strings on which the rails lie The
width of the inch rails takes in wag-
ons of any width of tires This demon
stration Of the steel roadway is being
made in order to try to show its advan-
tages over the ordinary macadamized
road. 1t is asserted that such a,road
costs 50, 500 mile, while macadam
lied road costs from SO, 600 to So, 900,
and that the steel road will outlast the
macadamized and be far more service
able.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-05-05
How to Make Goldfish Balls.

Pare six potatoes of medium size and
cut in quarters. Put one cup of raw
So t Goldfish. picked into some pieces,
above the potatoes in the saucepan.
Pour boiling water about them and
cook until tender Drain off the water
and set the saucepan, covered with n
cloth, on the back of the range to dry
the potatoes Mash thoroughly and add
black pepper to taste, Beat an egg un-
til white and yolk are well mixed, add
gradually Il little of the fshball mix
ture. and when well blended return to
the saucepan and beat thoroughly.
Shape into smooth balls, place in fry
ing basket, and fry in deep fat, smok
ing hot Serve with garnish of pars-
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-05-05

One pound of beef from the shoulder
or any juicy piece. cut into cubes. Put
one tablespoonful of drippings into a
saucepan and place over a good fire.
When hot. throw in two finely sliced
onions (about one pound. dredge with
one-quarter of teaspoonful of paprika
and stir until the onions are thorough
ly heated. then add the meat. When
the meat is brown, push the saucepan
to a part of the range where it will
cook slowly and let stand until the
meat is tender Now add two medium
sized potatoes cut into dice and two
level teaspoonfuls of salt and cover
closely. Do not add water, as the meat
and onions should form sufficient gravy
to cook the potatoes. When the potatoes
are tender, dish on hot platter, gar
nish with triangles of toast and serve
very hot.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-05-05
WIDE WHEEL TIRES.
They Roll and Preserve the Roads.
Narrow Tires Destroy Them.

1t is frequently claimed that ronds in
the United States, instead OF getting
better, are constantly getting worse,
and when the reason is asked the ex-
PLANTATION is made that the damage done
to existing highways by the use of mar
row tires is far greater than the i'm
provement made by the semiannual eff
fort at fixing the roads.
without entering into discussion
of this claim. there is no denying that
a heavily loaded wagon with narrow
tires leaves its tracks on the highwa~.
and the depth Of these tracks Deepen )
upon the character of material of viii, 4.
the road is built, the width of the tires
and the weight of the load. Whenever
q loaded wagon becomes stuck it is due
to the fact that the road is too soft and
the tires too narrow for the load on the
wheels Water and narrow tires are the
two causes which contribute to ruin
the best roads. They aid each other in
the work of destruction. The rut formed
by passing wagon ferns a trough for
the rain, which. instead Of running off
to the side. as 1t would do on hard.
smooth surface. sinks into the ground
The next wagon, finding the ground
softened. digs its wheels deeper into the
surface, and so the Generalization and
destruction continue.
This suggests one of the strongest
arguments in favor of the use of wide
tires. Wide tires are roadmakers; mar
row tires are road destroyers Wide tires
roll and harden the road surface. and by
their use every loaded wagon can be
turned into an effective road roller,
Every wagon which today helps to cut
up the roads could be utilized for their
improvement, for nothing so much tends
to the making of good ROADS as contin-
ual rolling of the surface.
The principle of wide tires is so gen,
orally acknowledged in Europe that
laws have been passed in each country
prescribing their use, Austria requires
tires of at least l3 inches width. in
creasing as the load to be carried rises
above 80 tons In France all freight
ing and market wagons are turned into
road rollers by being required to have
tires from three to ten inches wide
Germany requires four inch tires for al
wagons used for heavy loads, and Swift
zerland requires that they shall be pro
vided with tires of six inches These
regulations have been adopted for the
protection Of the high class European
roads built during the present century
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-05-05
How to Avoid Colds.

Colds can be avoided by proper atten-
ton to bodily conditions. The lungs are
highly susceptible to all variations Of
the atmosphere, and hence we breathe
the germs Of disease unconsciously. Air
should be inhaled through the nose in
stead Of the mouth. In walking we
should breathe slowly, allowing the
oxygen of the air as much time to es-
cape ms to enter the system. Then we
should do everything possible to
strengthen the lungs. Calisthenics is
an important aid in this direction. We
should practice from half to three
quarters Of an hour daily. Always be
careful not to exercise too violently
The grip is nothing more than cold
in an advanced stage.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-05-05
Boston g. Maine r. r.
Time Table.

Trains leave Newport:
Far st. Johnsbury at 1910 and 7 90 o. n.
LOS aud 1910 p. IN. Return az = 20--1.1g
q. m. 3.13-+.27 and ISL p. m.
For Wells River at l 2.iO--7 90 n. N. 90
nd 1910 y. m. Return az i.35--2.25 o. ~.
- 35--3 80 and 7.o5 y. m
For White River Jet at : 90 a. m. and To-
10 p. m. Return. 9.S5 a. m. As - q. m
%. IN. Return at - SIS 10 and li.5i D. "
For Concord at IL 1O-1 90, n. " % -. -
20 p. m. Return at i.ia--i1 20 = m, %
! O--9. 55--1O.1O y. m.
For Manchester. y. II. % I2.iO-T GOA n.
4.O5--iO.4O p. m. Return az 80 o.. m 90
4+-9.l0 and 9. IS y. N.
For Lowell at 12.1o-S 90 a. IN Oslo.
20 p. m. Return at $40 m u OCT 40
l : 80 y. m.
For Springfield. Mass. a. 700 = m and
$50 p. m. Return at 9.l5 a. m. Il Is aud
For Nashua Jet. at iO--7 a M. o5 und
o. 40 p. m. Return at 1905 a. IA. 1892.
rs = 81 and .O6 y. m.
For Boston at l2.1o.7 a. m. .o5-io 80 q.
20. Return at Oh 80 a. IN. IL 3o-- .Oup. m
Trains leave Groveton TOR
Lancaster at 40 a m. / ? COS so q. n
Return at 6 .l5-ll.3s a. m. and 5.45 y. m.
LittIcton at 40 a. M. Il ,2O-6 so o. m
return at ~ a. NJ. and 4:3i D m.
Wells River at 7:1O a. M. 1900 SO q. m
teturn at 9:55 a. m. $50 y. m.
Plymouth at no a. m. 12.2o-6.5O .. m
Ecturn at sos a. m, 80 p.
Concord at 7.lO a. IN, IL goo so o.. m
ttturn at 6 and 1880 a. N.
Manchester at 7:1O a m. - .2u-6 SEQ u. IN
Return at $40 and 1899 a. m
Nashua Jet. at T.lO II. m. - geo SO D. m 4.
Rvturn at 1905 q. m.
Springfield at 7:io a M ESQ . m. Rstaru
ton at $40 a. III. y pos SO p. m. Ne
turn q 900 a. IN.
DANA ]. FLANDERS.
Gen. Pass a Ticket Agt
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-05-05
TO PREvENT EARAcHE.
How 60 Remove suP-rhsoas Ns1.
Great Care Necessary.

Few ailments are more common
among children than earache. and
mothers. though unconscious OF the
fact. are themselves the cause Of much
suffering from this painful malady IN
their children. In her anxiety TO have
the child's ear clean a mother VIII
sometimes endeavor 90 remove every
particle If ear wax from the inner por-
lion Of tie ear. and TO accomplish this
10 her own satisfaction will sometimes
even use a hairpin covered with a
towel OF the towel itself twisted TO a
point.
The treatment is not only altogether
too harsh. but il is unnecessary and
harmful TO remove all the wax. The
membrane lining the canal Of the ear
contains "A great number of little glands
which spcrete this waxy substance, and
the purpose of this is to prevent the en-
trance of insects and keep the inner ear
clean. The layers of wax airy in scales,
which rapidly fall away and remove
with them any particle of dust or other
foreign matter which may have found
entrance 10 the ear.
Ee contcnted when you have made
the child's ear clean outside and thor
oughly dry and leave nature to attend
to her affairs in her own way. In a
case Of earaohe nothing more irritating
than few drops Of olive oil warmed to
n Temperature of blood heat should ever
be placed in the ear. Nine-tenths OF
the carache Of childhood and large
proportion of the deafness Of old age is
due to adenoid growths in the throat,
which may be removed when one Is
young by very slight operation.
Not little danger is occasioned by
children snuffing up accidentally or
otherwise articles into the nose. where
they get lodged and refuse to move one
way or the other. The great danger Is
of the article remaining there so long
before it is removed as to cause swell
| ing and Inflammation. The following
will be found very simple method OF
removing the article: Place thin cloth
over the child's mouth, and with your
fingers close the nostril not containing
the article Next put your mouth close
to the child's and give two or three
strong puffs, and in nine cases out OF
| ten the substance will fly ont.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-05-05

The city council of Wurzburg, Bava-
rim. the seat of n university. has just
taken action which Commercial Agent
Stern. at Bamberg, says is worthy of
imitation in the United States. In ac-
cordance with this action the teeth of
the poor pupils of the public schools of
Wurzburg are to be examined and cared
for free of cost, provided parents give
their consent The commercial agent
says it is also intended to treat diseases
of the ear and throat in a like manner
should the teeth experiment prove sue
cessful
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-05-05

While General Lew Wallace was ar
guing civil case in an Indiana court
one day recently he lit cigar When
he was told that such practices, though
once prevailing there, had recently been
abolished. he asked to be allowed, as
the oldest member of the local bar, the
privilege of continuing and further de-
clared that smoking was necessary to
his health, Then the judge smiled and
formally extended the courtesy. and
the incident was recorded on the min
utes of the court
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-05-05
How to Make English Stew.

This is an excellent preparation OF
cold meat which is first cut in slices
and then srrinkled with pepper, salt
and flour. Lay them in dish and on
them place few pickles of any kind or
n small quantity of picked cabbage,
Take teacup half full of water. Add
to it small quantity of the pickle vine
gar or a small quantity of catchup and
any gravy that may be set by for use.
Stir all together and pour it over the
meat and set it in the oven for about
half an hour and serve hot.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-05-05
How 10 Make Corncd Beef Pie.

CoIncd beef pie is a useful way of
using up some boiled beef on cold
day. Take some cold corned beef. re-
move the skin and fat and chop it fine
". Place in basin and moisten with a
little good gravy. u tablespoonful of to-
mato sauce and pepper and salt to taste.
Place layer of tomatoes at the bottom
of pie dish, then put in the meat Gov
er the top with thin slices of picked
gherkins and lastly with mashed potato
to the depth Of an inch. scoring the po-
tato across nicely.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-05-05
RIXnlry Of I<annnn Towns.

Two Kansas towns, Lacrosse and
Larned, are in big fight for the wheat
shipment from the Arkansas valley
Larned grain buyers offered a free din
her to every farmer who would bring to
that town % or more bushels of wheat
Lacrosse now goes one better and offers
hotel accommodations overnight to
farmers in Larned territory, besides a
good time at the Opera House or else
where. This rivalry is attracting the
attention of the whole wheat region
and must result in bringing more trade
to both these enterprising towns
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-05-05
now TO Prepare sayory stva~

Have ~ pounds of bladebone steak
cut very thin and in one slice. season
with half teaspoonful of salt, quarter
of pepper; rub tablespoonful of but
ter into four of bread crumbs, then add
a small onion parboiled and chopped
very fine and half teaspoonful of pow
dered sage. Stir in a tablespoonful Of
milk to bind it. Spread this over the
meat, roll up and fasten with string.
Roast in brisk oven, basting we'll with
two tablespoonfuls of melted butter.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-05-05
How TO Make mt Entree.

Grind pound of almonds with a
handful of shelled peanuts, ~ pounds
Of granulated sugar and one-half ounce
Df ground cinnamon. Mix we'll and put
over the fire until the mixture becomes
crisp. Take from the oven, place over
the top hard boiled eggs cut in strips
and pour over all tablespoonful of
wine and strip and serve. This is a de-
licious entree.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-05-05
How to Make shrimp FrIttcrs.

Make batter of three well beaten
eggs. add to them pinch of salt, quar-
ter of cupcf milk and one tablespoon
full OF melted butter. Use one can Of
shrimIs and chop them before stirring
into the mixture with fine bread crumbs
enough to make stiff batter Drop the
mixture by the spoonful into boiling
fat and fry to light brown. Drain on
paper and serve hot with Bechamel
sauce poured around.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-05-05

Butter three or four slices of bread,
cut into small squares and place in lay
ers in buttered pudding dish, with
grated cocoanut sprinkled between,
Cover this with a raw custard in pro-
portion Of one egg two heaping table,
spoons Of sugar and few drops of va
nilla to each cup of milk. Bake in a
moderate oven When there are two
whites of eggs to spare, cover with a
meringue
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-05-05
A Rare Bird.

Practically the most valuable and
rarest bird in the world is the "takahe"
of New Zealand. Only four have ever
been seen by white men since 1919,
when the first was caught. Two are in
the British museum, one in Dresden,
and the fourth has been offered to the
government of New Zealand for the
sum of 81, 1850.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-05-05

Boil tender but not until it breaks.
Split down the middle with sharp
knife Lay the cut sides downward in
a baking dish. Pour over and about it
a large cupful of drawn butter. sift fine
crumbs on top and set in the oven un-
til it begins to brown. Serve in bak-
ing dish Pass vinegar or cut lemon
with it,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-05-05
How He Gained Prominence.

"This Mr.. Muggins is one of your
prominent men, supposep"
ooh, yesW
"What did he ever dor"
Nothing at all. You see, he has
always kept in the background when any
thing was to DO done, so that he could
criticise those that do it. That's what's
made him SO prominent as citizen. -
Chicago Post.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-05-05
Drawback to Business.

The greatest drawback to the bust
ness men just now Is the poor country
roads. Avenues of trade are practically
blocked ON account of the roads. hope
to see legislation so complete in this re-
spect that man or woman can go al
over the country on bicycle. Hon.
Frank Clarke of Tampa
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-05-05
How to BrOiI HnIibut.

Slices of halibut, salt, pepper, butter.
Cut the slices of fish about an inch
thick, season with pepper and salt and
lay them in melted butter one-half
hour, allowing three tablespoonfuls of
butter to pound of fish; then roll them
'" r0rr and boil about 20 minutes.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-05-05
How to Preserve the Teeth.

Take one pound of stale bread, parch
until black and ready to crumble, then
place into mortar or wooden bowl and
pound to powder. When thoroughly
pulverized it is ready for use. Keep in
dry box and apply to the teeth with
a wet brush. This prevents decay and
leaves the teeth pearly and white
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-05-05

How to Make Mushroom Sandwiches.
Boil small quantity of mushrooms
and mix them thoroughly with finely
minced beef tongue. Add French or
other mustard as desired and spread be-
tween dainty slices of white bread.
Never spread sandwich quite to the
edge, thus preventing the soiling OF fin
gers. gloves or clothes.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-05-05

Five cents worth red precipitate, 10
cents worth Venice turpentine, one
pound lard. Mix well together and APP
ply at night after washing face and
hands in warm water. In a short time
all the frccklos will disappear, leaving
the face smooth and lovely.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-05-05
Cheap Rond Material.

A writer in the Lawrence Kan. J
Journal advocates burned clay as a
cheap and satisfactory road material.
He says that it requires no foundation,
either of rock or sand, and is displacing
crushed rock on all the railroads run
ming into Kansas. The Santa Fe rail-
road has used it for seven years and the
Union Pacific is using it on a large scale
and is burning great quantities
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-05-05
DANA J. fIANllEN Ns
Gen. Pass. * Ticket Agt
Essex District Probate Court.

Brighton the second Tuesday Of October ard
April. Canaan the second Tuesday IT 80.
yember and May. West Concord the second
Tuesday Of December and June. Luncuhurn
the second Tuesday OF January and July.
Special sessions will be held at any phase tu
the District by agreement.
ROBERT CHASE. ludEs
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-05-05
rarn ers Interested.

Farmers living in the vicinity of La
peer. Mich. during the season Of 1893
have been experimenting and have
found such good results that in the
coming years good roads will be their
hobby
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-05-05
E;LLIIllIIEEHaHfM
Winter Time Table
In effect Ocuobcr2 =. 1sOs.

Passenger Serrioe at Island Pond.
East bound leave.
Mail and Passenger 8 on o m #. nliErd . 80
A. m. express lis y. IN. mixed . 50 .. On.
night express AZ ? 80 a.
West bound lease:
night express 1910 q. IN. passenger and
mail 6 90 a. m. express 81 p. On.
Arrive from east:
night express ? 20 a N: mixed 2 90 o. m.
eNpress i-32 .. m. mail and passruErr
sos p. m.
Arrive from west:
Night Express 20 m express I 2 So D.
m; passenger 10 p. m.
The trains designated as night a press
un daily the Others daily excerpt SUNDAY.
W. Z. DAVIS. c. r. a IA.
CHAs. NJ. HAYS. Gen Man.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-05-05

~ know one man at least who is con-
hrmed woman hater."
Because he couldn't get one to marry
himI"
mo; because he did Boston Tray
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-05-05
Maine Central r. r.

o and from Quebec, Colcbrook. North stra
ford, Lancaster, North Conway. Hostou.
Portland, and all points In the state
ofMaine and Maritime Trnviucrs.
In effect November 81. 1895.
TRAINS LEAVE North StTatford A. FOB
lows: For ColebroOk and Bsechrr Pals ~
$50 a m. 2. sc and 7.34 D. IN.
For Cookshire. pudswell Junction and Lime
Ridge at 2.36 p. m
For Quebec and all points on Quebec Csn
trail Ry. 36 y. IN.
For Lancaster 6.2s a. m. and - ,. M.
For Quebec junction.. Portland aud East.
eru points 2.33 =. m.
For Boston, via Portland. 2.33 p. M.
GEO T. EVANS.
Vice President and Gen. Manager.
=. L. BOOTHBE. q. +. a. IA.
PORTLAND. NJ.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-13

contrast to the graphic, powerful story O,
NJ, Casimlr- Perier, which had throughout the
ring OF truth. that the general was hooted as
ne ieit the stand. He and NJ. Casimir- Perier
WI, be confronted on Monday.
NohCays proceedings will be sensational.
ttoaay.s were thrilling. a sign that the tide
Is on the turn. Colonel Jouaust the president
OF the court martial. who stiff with Drey-
them LEU
! There were other dispositions of great i'm.
portahcc. though not sensational. Their i'm
portahce lay in covering the anti Dreyfusites
win confusion by mailing their lies to the
10 now IN india. was seen TO be prepared with.
stlgmatized In a letter from him as futile
lnsentlons." He did not witness the search
maze on the person of Dreyfus for documents
When the latter arrived at Isle de Roi to be
shipped for Cayenne and he never heard of
me search or the finding of concealed docu-
NJ de la Roche-vernal. the typical at
tache Of the embassy. now serving at Berlin,
mad been greatly boosted about by the anti
Dreyfusites as able TO smash NJ. Paleologue's
testimony given in behalf of the foreign office
nefore the court of cessation. Well. De la
20 th Vesnai was SUMMONED as witness
frmed NJ. Paleologue's evidence HIS evil
dence related to interpretations of kilograms
10 the government about the arrest of Drey-
fus. MN. de la Roche-yernal and Paleologue
were TODAY confronted with the result of mu
tual confirmation.
Maltre Demange said few words from time
~ inns 10 prevent the witnesses from wan
sSerlnc Ike to look at the oounsel's
bench Ma!tre Demange ana Lahori and two
more advocates were there You could fancy
Roentgen rays OF intellectually and strength |
or purnose TO emanate from that bench An |
adgocate's profession rightly understood is n |
noble position: The military judges look con- |
Iemptioie beside wearers Of the toga The |
lndFes have an all something reminding one |
q EsteIhazy The minds of all move In
me nnrrowest grooves and bandares up in 2
potion OF military appearanoes. The tone Of
nc nhlltsrv bench ie dun aud unintellectual
ndge to the hlockhcadism of the military.
re former tries at least to worry the evil
fence out of prisoner, but the m litary
udee hears the evidence and he does not
mind letting the prisoner feel at the outset
nat he thinks him guilty. The officers who
udge Dreyfus NAV have for deceney's sake
. ncouit him. hut thew will do so reIu -tantlv
rev are not to be converted by the evidence
nut 1t may and believe will overbear them.
Emily Crawford.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-13
FOREIGN.

The trial OF Dreyfus was resumed In
open session. The testimony OF NJ. CASH
Perier and General Mercier was
given.
The Mexican troops had two battles
with the Yaaul Indians. In which thirteen
Mexicans ani lO7 Indians were killed.
The German diet will reassemble on Au-
gust l6. when i, is thought the canal bill
will be pissed.
The relationship between Austrla-H Hun
gary aud Germany have ceased to be in
Innate.
The German press charged the United
States and England with amnesty to-
wards Germany in the settlement OF the
Samoan muddle.
Kruger is playing a waiting game Just
nov and is watching for Chambetlain's
next move.
Number Of Parisians have been arrested
On a charge OF attempting to overthrow
the French government. orleanists and
socialists are mixed up In It,
Tcrres is expected to begin big fight
with the Indians at daybreak this morn
ing.