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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-08-03
lro RE Continued
REUNITED.

1T US begin. dear love. where We leii on;
Tie up the hrukcn threads q that I'D dream
And 30 On happy As before and SEN
LS,ers again. though all the world ma! scon'
Let US forget the cold. malicious fate
Who made our loving hearts her idle toys
And once more reycl in the sweet old JOYS
OF happy love. Nay, 1t Is not too late!
Forget the ueep ploWed burrows In my hrow'
Forget the silver cleaning in my hair;
Look only in my eyes! oh. darling, there
The old love shone no longer then than nowl
Tie up the broken threads and let MS go,
Like reunited lovers. hand In hand.
Back and yet onward To the sunny laud
OF our To BE, which was our Long Aso.
Fila Wheeler Wilcox.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-08-03

And after much rummagins m mag
nificent silver mounted travelling Tag
the Prodigal pulled out a paper book ana
carelsssly turned over the leaves
| did not interrupt his studies, save by
a few passing comments ON the weather.
the state Of the country and my own
health. which | am sorry 10 say Is mol
what il was: hut rs | only received
monosyllAbic answers, We had NO more
conversation worth mentioning tall We
reached Stoke MoretOn.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-08-03
Literary DIN cuIttes

"She has been talking about writing
a novel for years." said one woman.
"Yes," answered the other, but |
don't think she'll ever get it completed.
She has followed the plan Of those
authors who study their personal &C.
quaintances for types of character"
isn't the method good one?"
mot IN her case. When her husband
refuses her anything. she wants to put
him In as the villain. and when he does
as she wishes she wants to make him
the hero. 1t keeps her continually re-.
writing the first hapter."-Washlng.
ton Star.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-08-03
BLAMED THE GOVERNMENT.
But Had the Letters In His Pocket
All the Time.

See here, young fellow" shouted an
angry visaged business man with his
head up close to the stamp window in
the postotiice. "You are a pretty lot Of
iucompetents that the government hires
to transact the nations mail business"
whats the matter, sirE' asked the
clerk, calm 10y long familiarity with
such outbursts.
"Why, mailed letter to Cleveland
last week that was of the utmost i'm
pOrtance and it has not reached its
destination yet. | have come here to
kick, and to kick right hard"
You're in the wrong pew, my dear
sir Go to the superintendent OF mails,
and he will fix you up
The indignant business man" was
passed ON from department to depart
ment until he finally ran up against the
authority competent to handle the mat
ter.
Such things do sometimes happen"
he was Informed in the conci,iatory
words of the superintendent. Well
send our tracer after your letter. TO
whom was it addressed? Tell rs where
and when you mailed it."
1T was a plain envelope" explained
the still angry customer. Il usually
use return envelope, but had rea
sons for using plain one in this IN
stance. Here Is one Qumbling in his
pocket like it. By George, let me look
at that again. I'll be hanged If that
isn't the very letter. / haven't even
addressed 1t yet"
AS he vanished down the corridor
there was no suggestion of apology
left behind.-DetrOit Free Hress.
And Yet He Had to Smile.
She was telling tales on her brother.
who was an extravagant chap when he
had money, which was only for two or
three days each month after he receiv-
ed his allowance. Bob was sweet on
Jessie" she said land wanted to give
her something nice. SO he went to the
| florist and ordered one dozen American
beauty roses to be sent to her address.
They We're IS cents apiece, and that
meant SO, enough for Bob to pay. But
what does the foolish fellow do?
He sees some extra long stemmed
ones standing in a vase near by, and
he prices those. One dollar and a
quarter apiece, says the man. Bob is
feeling very generous that day. His
allowance has just come in. Give me
q dozen Of those instead of the cheap
ones l took he says and hands over
the extra Sc.
THAT night he calls on the girl to sec
the effect his present has made. She
hasn't received the flowers yet They
rome while he Is there. This Just suits
him, because he will be able to see the
expression of establishment on her face
She opens the box, sees Bob's card
and lifts up the roses with cry of rap
ture and an oh, Mr.. Wentworth, how
sweet Of you! Then she looks around
everywhere for vase tall enough You
see, she hasn't any of those that stand
on the floor, but only an ordinary
chrysanthemum jar. She takes that
down and measures the flowers, then
she lays them on the table, and with
one skillful whack of her little pear
handled knife she chops off half the
length Of the stems. Bob says it turn
ed him cold to see SO 60 into the waste
basket like that. We say at home /,
serves him right."-New York Herald.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-08-03

The pronouns 81" and my" are
greatly to be avoided In general con.
versation. 81" do this or that; my"
children are 81 and so; my" cook,
my house, my" equipages-such
Iteration sets terribly on the nerves Of
the listener. besides being In very bad
form.-New York Tribune.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-08-03

Biggs Ito cabman)-What will you
charge to take me and my wife to
Blanks hotel?
Cabman- One dollar sir.
Biggs-And how much for taking me
alone?
Cabman-The same-one dollar.
Biggs Ito his wife,-There my dear,
you see how much you are valued at
Chicago News.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-08-03
4EEA MRB9gh

To and from Quebec, { olebrook North Strat.
ford, Lancaster, North Conway, Boston
Portland. and all points in the State
ofMaire and Maritime roviuCcs
In effect June %, 900.
TRAINS LEAVE North Stratford as f1.
lows: For C"lebrook and Beecher ais &,
$40 =. m, 2.U7. 5.23aI 3.33 u. m
For CUokShIre, Dudwell Junction and Lint
Ridge at $40 Il. m. and 2 O7 p. m.
For Quebec and all points the Quebec
Central Ry. = .O1 p. m
For Lancaster /, q. IS and IL so 4 m and
2.53 p. m
For Quebec Junction. Portland and East.
ern points q 80 l so IN. and SO 0 IN
For Boston. via Portland, Is IS il 80
a m. and 2.53 p. m.
GEO r. EVANS,
Vice President and Gen Manager.
i. r. BOOTHBY, 6. p. x r A,
PORTLAND, Me-.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-08-03
Handy.

This man." said the keeper softly,
"imagines he has millions"
Isn't that nice?" answered the WIS.,
itor. whenever he needs money all
he has to do is to draw on his imagina.
ton" kansas City Times.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-08-03
A Drifting Wreck,

what is skeptic, pa?"
swell, the most hopeless kind of
skeptlc Is woman who has lost her
faith in doctors" -Indianapolis Jour-
nal
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-08-03
Longevity Of Fish,

There are some goldfish in Washing.
ton which have belonged to the same
family for the last so years. and they
seem no bigger and no less vlvaclous
today than they did when they first
rame into the owners possession. A
few OF the fish in the Imperial aqua
rum at st. Petersburg are known to
be $50 years old. and the age Of the
sacred fish In some of the ponds at.
tached to the Buddhist temples In
wilma Is to be counted by centuries, II
we are to believe the priests.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-08-03
Somewhat EncOurapinr

Did that rich young Goldbag pro-
pose to you last nightY"
mot exactly, mamma. but he asked
for an option on me for 80 days.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-08-03

Every man Is either a hero or a cow
ard, but the majority are never un-
yeiled.-Chlcago News,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-08-03

The man who tells you all he knows
isn't half so bad as the man who tries
to tell you all he thinks he knows
Sumerville Journal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-22
Cupid's Victims.

A pretty marriage took place at The
First English Lutheran Church at 6:3C
O'Clock Monday afternoon, Rev. c. =
Marks officiating, when Mr. Clarence w.
Olphin and Miss Fannie Wachter were
married.
Mr. William Collins was the best man,
and the ushers were Messrs. William Cam
eron. Luther Estes, Allen Blunt, Edward
Voegle and William Umauf
The bride is the daughter OF Mr.. Jacob
Wachter. She wore a handsome
suit OF gray cloth, with hat and gloves
to match, and carried bouquet of white
roses Mr. Olphin is an attache OF
the Richmond Locomotive Works After
the ceremony and receiving the congratu-
latIons OF their friends, Mr. and Mrs. Oh
min left for their home in Hanover.
Mr.. Frank Raymond Christian, of this
CITY. will be married il Baltimore at three
o'clock this afternoon to Miss Lee
Smith, of Minneapolis
Miss Smith has vislte7 Richmond several
times and is very popular here.
Mr.. Christian Is with Messrs. o. II.
Berry &, Company. and his thirty fellow
emplove are preparing very handsome
nresent for the haopy couple.
After two-weeks' trip, embracing New
York Newport. Providence and Boston.
they will reside temporarily at the home
of the crooms parents. No. 311f East
Broad Street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-22
MAY DECIDE SOON.
Subcommittee to Consider Improve
menrS ut New RESERVOIR.

Subcommittee to Consider Improve
men1s ut New RESERVOIR.
Mr.. Clyde W. Saunders said last night
that he expected the subcommittee on
Grounds and Buildings to soon take up the
proposition OF his company to make i'm
provements In the way OF swimming pools
and baths at the New Reservoir Park.
He said that the chairman had promised
to call the committee at an early date for
this purpose. and was only waiting for The
return of one OF the members. who is az
present out of the city. Mr. Saunders
thinks that there will probably be meet
ing this week to consider the matter. ant!
he IS very hopeful that the privileges will
be granted his company.
Mr. Saunders said he had looked into the
matter OF water supply, and was satisfied
that there would be no trouble abou. get
ting q sufficient quantity, as only half OF
the pumps are now at work. The draw
ings, plans and specifications are now IN
the hands of the subcommittee, and 1t Is
understood that the company. headed oy
NIessrs. Saunders and Manning, stands
ready to comply with any reasonable re-
strictions which the committee may see mt
to place upon them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-22
Funeral Services.

The remains of Mr. Charles A. Schrei-
Der, who was drowned Monday morning at
Ocean View, arrived in this city yesterday
morning and We're taken charge OF by I'm
dertaker Blley. The funeral VIII t"ke
place at 1890 O'Clock this morning from
ST. Peters Cathedral
The funeral of Mr.. Henry Ganzert took
place at O'Clock yesterday afternoon
from st. Johns German Lutheran Church.
The service WIS conducted by Rev. Paul
L. Mcneil. Z. D., who was assisted by
Rev. 3. NJ. Randolph.
The funeral of Miss Sallie RoGdy took
pix from the residence of her mother,
No. West Main Street, at $50 o'clock
yesterday afternoon
The funeral of Mr.. A G. Allen took
place at 10 O clock yesterday morning from
the residence in Henrco county. The in
terment WIS IN lakewood.
( The funeral of Mrs. Clara Sanderson took
place at II o'clock Monday from Ran
dolph-Street Church. Rev. ]. 3. Hutson,
D. D., OBLIGATED at the ceremony.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-22

a large warehouse and a factory 10 De
erected at South Boston.
Messrs. B. F. Waller. patriarch anu
C. T. Ammons, scribe of Old Domlliio, !
Lodge. No. t. of the Royal Irpe OF
Joseph. called upon Mrs. Caroline bait ~, NO
$40 Mosby Street and paid TO her s''o'
amount of the policy held by her late nus
band, sam. G. Ball
Leslie. the infant son of Mr.. and Mrs,
P. II. Wright, who was so badly ourheo
last Saturday at his home, on twenty
seventh Street, is able to walk around
again. His legs We're seriously ahecteo
hy the accident, and it will be some time
before they will be entirely Well
V,r"inians i'll New York.
Especial Dispatch to The Times)
NEW YORK, August 21--Virginians IN
New York:
Lvnchburg-J. R. Millner. Albert
Norfolk-H L. Drewry, Marlborough
Mrs. r. B. Taylor. Murray Hill.
Rchmond-M. l.. Rose. Cadillac: NJ D.
Brooks, Grand: ]. H. Scott. Grand Union:
O. J. Sands and wife. Herald Square: q. c.
Mayo. Hoffman: NJ. t. Spicer, Grand.
Virginia.. B. Rhea, Bartholdi: j. H
Smith, Broadway Central.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-22
CHURCH NOTES.
Some Members of i;pwor,h Church Do
Not Want 1t Moved.

Some Members Of Epworth Church Do
Not Want 1t Moved.
meeting of the members of Epworth
NJ. f. Church who are opposed to moving
the church. and many others will be held
at the Brick Store Thursday evening,
where the services of Epworth were for
merly held.
Looking forward to the erection of a new
church in event of the old one being re-
moved. a large afternoon school will be
organized. Several hundred dollars have
been pledged towards the building.
\ great work is being done throughout
the citv by the Gospel Wagon Band The
idea of this mode OF reaching the people
was originated five years ago by the Rev.
George F. Williams. Of Church HILL and
who, with the assistance of several other
trusty workers, have organized themselves
into a formidable troop
The company held services last Sunday
at Nineteenth and Main, Oregon Hill and
Seventeenth and Grace streets
One of the greatest heiQers In the COM
Many Is a small boy. only seven years old.
Who sings the gospel tunes with a re-
n,,r,,,bIe degree of skill. There were six
,-oea..ions last Sunday and a wonderful
nou,t of interest shown all along the
route.
., 20 there will he a Bible lecture free
for the public, illustrated by chart OF
cordial irritation Is extended to all.
pov Mr. Sanford is aiding the pastor.
p T. Poulson, in conducting q very inter
os+,n, series of meetings al North Run
p,,t1e+ Church. which will continue every
evening during the present week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-22
on to China.

DR.. George y. REM surgeon United
States Army WAS in Richmond yesterday
on his way to san Francisco. there to take
steamer for Hong Kong and thence to the
scene of trouble in China, where he will be
assigned to duty.
DR. Rem is from Raleigh, n. c. He
was a guest at New Fords Hotel until
yesterday afternoon when he left on the
Chesapeake and Ohio for Cincinnati
DIR. Rem has been practcing medicine
in Raleigh for several years and is popu-
lar in that city. a few days ago he re-
ceived unexpected orders from the War
Department appointing him a surgeon in
the United States Army. and ordering him
TO report without delay at San Francisco,
where he is assigned to duty in the far
East.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-22

bers were still snouldering-a letter was
addressed to Colonel W. A. MacMahon.
president OF the company expressing the
Chambers sympathy at his loss. its hope
that the plant would soon be re-estab-
lished better equipped than ever for turn
ing out its important products, and cor
daily profering the Chambers aid in any
way that 1t might be properly made avail
able.
To this communication. Colonel Mac
Mahon gracefully replied. saying that
nothing could then be DONE but promis-
ing that he would most unhesita tingly
call upon this body should any occasion
arise.
Under those circumstances. any further
steps might have proved obtrusive. IS
outside aid too pressingly offered some
Zines defeats its we'll intended ends. so
the organization rests unon the assur-
ance given by Col. MacA1ahon and stands
ready to fully redeem its offer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-22
DAMAGE TO CROPS.
High Temperature aud Drought Con-


tinue.
Section Director E. a. Evans, of the
United States Weather Burenu, states IN
his weekly crop bulletin for the week end
ing August Goth:
The past week has been CHARACTERIZED
by continued high temperatures. though
not ranging as high as during the week
preceding. and total absence of ruin
over the major portion of the State. Sucn
showers as occurred were of a Very loSal
nature. The sunsh ne has been nearly the
full amount possible 10 receive. Noctur-
aal temperatures We're generally pleasant.
Damage to crops has continued. Pastures
are becoming brown and bare, gardens
have burnt and vegetables are becoming
scarce. The ground IS bnked, hard snd
refractory, and no fail plowing can be
done. The spring seeding of grass and
clover has IN many instances been killed.
Where showers have occurred there is
some sight Improvement visible. but the
general prospect is d;scourag:nS-
Corn early-pinnted, is for the most
part reported to be beyond recovery.
That planted on uplands is being cut Tor
fodder. The late-planted is now in criti-
cad condition, and correspondents are or
he opin on that. even with favorable
weather from now on, 1t cannot make an
acreage crop
Tobacco, where rain has fallen. shows
some Improvement. The most favorable
weather will. however, be required dur
ing the remainder OF the season to realize
an average yield of the late-planted. Thc
early-plaated IS too near maturity to be
benefited by showers. 1t IS small and n
feaor Some cutting and housing has been
done.
Apples. Reports covering this crop in
dicate continued falling from the trees IN
part due to Violent wind storms and, in
part 10 the same causes that have kept
them falling during the sumner.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-22
IS NOT A CENTENARIAN.
CAPTAIN Curtis Declares tie Niit bc
Only S;xty-Six To-Day.


Captain John A Curtis, haroo'-
master of the city of Richmond and pres
dent OF the Windy Point Club, will be
s;xtv-six years old to-day.
His friends claim that this is an error
that Captain Curtis Will be 166 years oid
Tomorrow, as he is known to have been
at the head Of the Windy Point cup hlsle-
Nv odd wears, and was SO old that ne was
gray when first irstalled as president OIL
that important and historical political Or
Sanizatlon. Captain Curtis. however De
MES this contention, and relies upon MS
youthful appearance" to bear nm out IN
his claim
This talk about me being almost dou-
bic centenarian Is folly" declared Captain
Curtis. While surrounded by group OF
friends at the corner of Eleventh ana
Main Streets yesterday. I'm only Sixty
five at this writing. and In as .'ouhs
as anybody in this crowd now.
Asked what sort of celebration he was
going to have to-day, Captain Cur
It's replied: ..Ain't going to have none at
ell. except to receive congratulations from
nv friends all over the United States. We
been looking for presents to pour IN from
all directions, but none have arrived YET.
Guess they'll all get in tomorrow
81 would have big watermelon feast
for YOU, boys. but am too poor Inc CITY
YOU see. don't pay me but 5000 year,
and I have to pay niger all OF mat
but sixty cents to help me-.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-22
RESOLUTIONS OF
RESPECT ADOPTED
Lynchburg Bar Honors the Memory
Of Judge Rely.
HUNTING FOR BAD NEGROES.
Two Officers on Their Way TO Pnca-
hontus in Search of Lu.G ami
Willy Gray for Dangerously
Wounding u White Man.
HUNTING FOR BAD NEGROES.
Especial Dispatch to The rLmes.1

I.YNCHBURCi, VA. August 2l.-The Bar
Association of Lynchburg held q meet
ing mis- afternoon and adopted resolutions
in respect to the msmo-y OF Judge John
w. Rely. whose death was formally an
nouncetl 20 the meeting in eloquent and
touching words by Captain Charles VI
RIackfor,l. the hester OF the Lynchburs
bar. The resolutions refer to Judge Rely
as a man OF integrity. courage, learning
and truth and as a conscientious, just.
labo-ious. and profound Judge, VINO pos
sessed the rare art oil interpreting ina
law without making IL and OF applying
lis teachings without straininS It's in-ec-
enceS.
TWO BAD NEGROES.
Ness-s Z. y. Dawson and ;. F. Wo-
mack. OF AppomattoX. passed through
here to-day en- route to Pocanontas m
search of Leg and Willy Gray. who ar.
wanted on the charge OF shooting and
dangerously wounding Mr.. Matthew j.
Clark at Pamplin City. Dawson safes
that ne demanded erou. one of the C'riys
the payment of q small bill. and as ta
did so Gray not only refused to pay. Oh.
drew a long knife and began cutting az
him, stating that ne was not AFRAID OK
any white man Clark rushed up to assist
Dawson. and as ne approached the oths,
Gray drew a stoi and fired ut Clara
several times hitting him once IN taa
side and fnflicting a wound tnal IL
feared will cause his death ihe wv
negroes escaped and as yet tnev nave NOV
been found
At nrgely-attended and enthusiastic
meeting OF Democrats held tonight
campaign club was organized to De Known
as the Young Mems Democratic CUP Ion 20.
p. Halsey was made president Iohl. W.
Craddock. vice-pres.dent: Peter = 'ss'
honorary vce-president: II. ~ Minor. ".
secretary: Henry P Adar1S' =. :,
John NJ Otey. Fl. a. SousEtil
~ nilard Executive COMMITTEES.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-22
WANT PLAN ADOPTED.
Hon. S. T.. Kelley Thinks the People
Should Choose the Judges.

Hon. Samuel L. Kelley, member of the
House from this city, nnd an able young
attorney, vas asked last night what ne
thought of the proposition to elect the
Judges of the courts of Virginia by direct
vote of the people
He sad that the plan had worked well
in other States, nnd he thought II would
be a great improvement on the present
system of choosing judges by the Legis-
lature Mr.. Kelley thought the chief o.
lection would be the probable election of
unsatisfactory men in certain localities,
but that this object on would be most
likely removed by the Constitutional Con-
vention by the proper restriction Of suf-
fraC
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-22
TIME is NEARLY UP.
Chief Stuart, Of Industrial Division. on
visit ro Richmond.

NJ w. NJ. Stuart. Chief OF the Division
of Industrial Statistics In Csnsas bufeau
=; IN richmond. He spent the day at tho
oaice of captain Mclaughlin. the chief
SPECIAL census agent here
Mr.. Stuart said the work in the Rich
,nond district would be completed within
a few days There will be no further eN-
tension of time. Captain McLaughiin has
done all WITHIN his power to hurry ;na
manufacturers up Those who get LETT ous
car blame only themselves.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-22
Observation-Disclosures Coming,

Mr.. Manly B. Ramos, secretary of the
Executive Board to prepare for the
Odd-Fellows' Convention. is receiving
letters every day from men who wish
TO make arrangements to bring parties
of Odd-Fellows here. There is some
trouble being experienced In arranging
definitely for taking care of the visitors,
as clearinghouse keepers are slow to
say they will take certain number of
dodgers for the week, doubling if the
number will be sent them. The board
does not bind itself to send any number,
but it really appears as if from 1900
to 5000 Odd-FelloWs will be in Richmond
during the week OF the convention.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-22
Tria, of William yyondson.

Judge Wexford of the City Circuit Court,
is expected to return to the city to-day, in
order to be on hand Thursday morning
when the case OF William Woodson
charged with killing Ambrose Ferrebee
his cell-natr at the penitentiary, several
weeks ago, comes up for a second trial
There will probably be a continuance,
however as DR.. Benjamin Harrison, the
prison surgeon and important witness, is
too Ill to appear upon the stand.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-22
Across the Continent.

Mr.. and Mrs. Hill Carter have gone to
Portland, Oregon. to visit their son. Lieu
tenant Henry Carter. who has just return
ed from Vancouver Barracks. Lieutenant
Carter got back to Vancouver a few weeks
ago from accompanying an exploring ex-
petition through Alaska. The party suf-
fered great hardships. and was not heard
from for many months. Lieutenant Carter
is an assistant surgeon.