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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-06-28

II huQ Ttle, SHE'S dCd0-OJ CONSUmp-
ton"
ton and answered for a few minutes
you say that you meant TO rob me,
taking me for another man|
Yes. thought you was the mill
man. What is his name? Winter|
why did You want to rob him|
The man looked up and said hoarse-
ly, almost sayagcly, Because he has
money. and / was hungry"
How long have you been hungry
Il have not had anything to eat for
almost three days
"Thcre is food TO be had at the poor
commissioners. Did you know that
factg'
The man did not answer, and Philip
asked him again. The reply came in
tone Of bitter emphasis that made
the minister start:
Yes. ! knew Il, | would starve he
fore | would 20 to the poor commits
sloners for food"
cor StealT' asked Philip gently.
Eyes. or steal Wouldn't you"
Philip stared out into the darkness
Of the court and answered honestly,
Il don't know
There was a short pause. Then he
asked:
Cant you get work.
II was a hopeless question TO put TO
a man in town Of over 1900 idle
men. The answer was what he knew
it would be:
work! Can l pick up a bushel Of
gold IN the street out there? Can a
man get work where there amt any
what have you been doing"
Il was fireman at the Lake mills.
Good job; lost it when they closed
down last winter
what have you been doing SINGER
Anything I could get
Are YOU a married MANI
The question affected the other
strangely. He trembled all over, put
his head between his knees, and out Of
his hearts anguish flowed the words:
81 had wife. She's dead-of con
sumption. had a little girl shes
dead too. Thank God" exclaimed the
man. with a change from a sob 10
curse. Thank God, And curses on
all rich men who had it in their power
10 prevent the he'll on earth for other
peopIe. and which they will feel for
tn the other world!
Philip did not say anything for some
time. What could any man say 90 an
other az once under such circum-
stancesf Finally De said:
"What will you do with money II
give you some:'
Il don't want your money replied
the man.
- thought YOU did little while ago
III was the mill owners money /
wanted. You're the preacher am
Won. up al calvary church,
yves. How did you know
eve seen you: heard you preach
ouce. I never thought I should come
~ MISLEADING up a preacher down
berev- And the man laughed a hard,
short laugh. 80. -
..Tben you're not Philip hardly |
.Dcyr how 10 say It, He wanted 10 sar
tbat the man was not connected In any /
,vav with the saloon element You re |
driven 10 this desperate course on your
avn account The reason ask is De
,ause I have been threatened by the
whisky men. and at first supposed
Won were one Of their men.
"No. sir" was the answer almost ln /
disgust 4 may be pretty bad but I've
not got SO low as that -
-Then your only motive was AuH'
yery' ---..-g~
..-rbst was an. Enough, amt itf L
eve can't discuss the matter mere
IA pbUip He hesitated, rose and
,too5 ,bere looking at the man. who sat
,oyr win his head resting on his arms
rh,cb were folded across his knees
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-06-28
Perfect Accord,

'My wife and l agree perfectly about
some things" remarked Mr.. Meekton,
with a gentle smile.
"Indeed|'
"Yes. When anything goes wrong I
take IL for granted that it is my fault.
And Henrietta always thinks so, too"
Star.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-06-28
The Crucifxion of
Philip Strong.

By REV. CHARLES M. SHELDON
Copyright 1883, by The Advance Pub shipg Co i
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-06-28
SAVINGS FUNDS INVESTED
40 $50 6 90
GUARANTEED.

Established 1889. Capital Stock, $50, 900. 90.
The many Vermont holders for the past ten
years OF our
Guaranteed Investment Bonds
and Savings Certificates
can testify as to their safety promptness aud do
stability, Interest payable semi-annually
No investor in our Bonds or Certificates has
ever lost penny Of principal or interest. but has
received the interest when due. during expansion
and boom, decline and depression, stringeney
and panic.
We have had for ten years investors IN the
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Center Jacksonville, Albany Center, Marshhed
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Funds can be deposited awaiting delivery oi
bonds or certificates, with the First National Bank
Of Montpelier Vermont. and We will allo9 inter-
est from date OF deposit.
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Montpelier. Vermont
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-06-28
HE KNEW.

Teacher "A man bought three
pounds Of meat for Sc cents, a can of
tomatoes for eight cents and some po-
tatoes for five cents. Now, what does
that make?
Bright Scholar-Soup.-Philadelphia
Press.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-06-28

The singer his voice failed to gauge,
And the audience went frantic with rauge,
But the singer had grit
And kept on until hit
BY a cabbage and knocked of the stauge.
Chicago Daily News
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-20
FHALEY SAYS HE'LL PUSH SUITS.
PAN-Es TO PAY SUNS AMOUNTING TO ABOUT
Sl.pc0Oao SAID TO BE DUE CITY

Corporation Counsel whaIen has declared that he
Is going 20 be particularly active and dilgent in
pushing suits against the surface railroad COM
panies n The city compel the payment Of sums
amounting in the aggregate 10 about 81. 100000.
These sums are declared be due the city on ac-
count Of paving between the tracks Of the street
lines percentages on gross receipts of the COM
palles 2IC tax OF the franchises. The companies
have be=n cegleCr-rg pay their debts TO the ctv
20 long that controller Coler has repeatedly urged
upon ne Corporation Counsel the bringing OF suits
In some cases. he Controller has said there was
DANCE that The city would lose its claim against
tie companies through the operation OF the statute
81 limitations
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-20
GIRL STUDENT TAXES POISON
ATTEMPTS SUICIDE BECAUSE SHE CAN
NOT LEAD HER CLASS IN THE
HIGH SCHOOL.

Disappointed IN her ambition to lead her class at
the Girls High School, and weakened mentally
through overstudy. Elsa PATIO, eighteen years old,
attempted end her life early yesterday morning
at her home. No 629 Manhattan-ave. Elsa went 70
bed Wednesday night with a bottle Of carbolic
acid clutched in her hand. After tossing half the
night. the girl swallowed the poison. Her groans
aroused her sister, who in the bed. Mr.
Patio drug store and summoned DR.. Bod
kin from ST. Catharne's Hospital. In half al hour
the unconscious girl in the hospital, and by
daylight the doctors had managed to get her out
of danger. so that she will be able go home a
day
Elsa Patio unusually bright student and
when she entered the Girls High School It was
with the desire to make good record and ulti-
nately 70 become a teacher. Hard study gradually
told or her system. and three months ago Mr.. PATIO
a month later however, before he finally forced
her TO leave school But the girl continued TO
study and it was only by locking up the books
that they could be kept away from her. IN spite
Of this the girl kept her mind on her studies and
each day grew more respondent at the thought OF
losing the place she desired in her class:
Max p. Patio. the father, who keeps cigar store,
said yesterday that he thought the teachers in the
Girls High School too willing encourage
study at the expense of health
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-20
EDNA NAYS CASE CONES UP.
TEARING IN HER SUIT FOR DIVORCE
AGAINST FRED TITUs-ADJOURN
MENT FOR A WEEK

me suit for absolute divorce brought by
luna May the actress. against her husband Fred
ittu'. the former champion bicycle rider was
called for trial yesterday before Justice Andrews
IN the Supreme Court. Both sides told the Court
mat they were not ready TO put in all their eyi-
Dece' out suggested that in order 10 preserve the
case position on the calendar all the evidence on
lahu De submitted Justice Andrews sent the case
before Justice Slower in Part V. Special Term for
hearing.
Counsel for Mrs. Titus told Justice Slower that
the best part of the testimony had been taken be-
Iore commission in London. Lionel z. Lawrence,
an actor, who was with the Belle OF New-York''
company until recently. the first witness In an
swer 10 questions he said that he was well &C
qualnted with both the defendant and PLAINTIFF
lawrence testified that on occasion he had
demonstrated with Titus for his conduct with
1darg1e Ward II told him that he had many good
friends with the company who were sorry m see
MIN running about with Marge Ward especially
IN view OF the fact that there had been trouble be-
tween him and his wife. I told him that he was
putting himself If a bad place and that peopIe
were remarking the matter"
What did Titus say?'
He replied that II was his business
MI. Lawrence was cross-examned by w Russell
Osborn. counsel for Titus In answer TO questions
Lawrence admitted that il was nos unusual for
members Of the company TO exchange visits
Well said Mr.. Osborn. sis the same amount Of
Proprlety noticeable among the members OF a
the company IS in New-York?' - "
-, No tnere IS more or less bohemianism among
me members OF a road company The strict pro-
prletleS are not observed"
Inc witness said that he perfectly friendly
toward Titus. Counsel for Mrs Titus then placed
qeposltlon taken in London in evidence. He then
asked Tor an adjournment until week. saying
Ilat one or the witnesses, member OF the Broad
way 20 TOXIC company. in Philadelphia, and
would be here next week
Nj Osborn made objection TO the request
Justice Slower suggested that Mr. Osborn place
titus on the stand. After consulting with his
cllent; Mr. Osborn said that he preferred wait
until ne had his other witnesses in court.
Then rest my case said Mr.. Hummel who
appeared for Mrs. Titus
And l move for a dismissal Of the complaint"
urged Mr. Osborn There is no evidence TO prove
the charges contained in the complaint"
Counsel for Mrs. Titus withdrew his offer 70
evidence offered was entirels 90 Ainsv to grant a
decree upon The Justice then granted an adjourn
ment for week
Titus and Miss Nav married on April 4 1896
she became a member OF the Casino chorus in the
beginning of the 1897 through the influence
OF Sylvia Thorne, the sister OF her husband
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-20
LECTURERS on TIRE rFUTOyIC.

On The White Star liner Teutonic. which arrived
HON Liverpool yesterday was NJ. Jacques Dumas
Procureur de la Republicue at Rethei CArdennes)
Who is Storrs lecturer AZ The Yale Law School for
- II Dumas viii lecture Registration Of
TIE 10 Land and Its Methods IN Various Coun-
lr-es', Professor BrogSer, who viii lecture on
geology az the John Hopkins University. and c. Il.
ilertord, q Cambridge University who VIII lecture
q me same institution on Romance and Poetry
were also the Teuronic
rAnother passenger was Lieutenant V. Keu. of the
accompanied by his wife.
r r Franklin, manager Of the Atlantic Trans
Ert Line, who has been IN London on business re-
ssrclug the consolidation Of the LeyIand and the
atlantic Transport lines returned on the TeJtouic
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-20
BROOKLYN NEWS.
DID NOT ATTACK MAYOR.
RESOLUTIONS ON THE WAGNER BILL
VETO SOFTENED TO A MERE RE
GRET BY MANUFACTURERS.

A resolution vigorously criticising Mayor Van
Wyck was presented last night at the meeting of
the Committee OF Fifty OF the Manufacturers As
ISOLATION. but II softened by the committee be-
fore adoption 70 a expression of disapproval
of the Wagner bill veto, William McCarro chair
man Of the committee called TO order the meet
ing, which had been called TO take action on the
veto by Mayor Van Wyck of the Wagner bill
which facilitated the depression Of the tracks of
the Long Island Railroad Company in Atlantic
ave, Brooklyn.
The original resolution presented by Ludwig
Nissen. chairman of the Subcommittee on Legts-
lation and president Of the Manufacturers Asso-
cation He said afterward that he had not con-
ferred with the other members of the committee in
framing the resolution
The original resolution had this:
Pesoly I That the veto Of the Wagner bill by
prevail of this committee.
The resolution ended by expressing thanks TO
Governor Roosevelt, Lieutenant Governor Wood
ruff. Senator Wagner and others
Theodore L. rockingham made a spirited argu-
ment in favor of the softening Of I'll resolution.
Daniel Morse was also opposed to the resolution.
The resolutions adopted by the close vote
OF to s. After reciting the efforts of the commit
tee TO secure the passage of the Wagner bill they
continue:
Whereas, The desired and necessary improve
ment provided for in the Wagner bill has been
frustrated by the acts of Mayor Van Wyck, now,
Res. Resolved. That the veto of the Wagner bill by
Mayor \ an NyCk Is deeply regretted by this
n!lttee and by the citizens of Brooklyn in that by
his act the Mayor has contributed to continuance
or the present inconvenent and dangerous transit
facilities Of this borough and has retarded
Improvement which would have proved source
OF increased revenue to the greater city from
HANGED taxable valuations had the Wagner bill be-
come law.
Resolved, That TO the Legislature of the State.
and especially to the members from Brooklyn, this
committee tenders its sincere thanks for the diSpo
sIton shown 20 promote the best interests of the
Borough of Brooklyn and the city of New York by
the removal of nuisance in the depression of the
Long Island Railroad Companys roadbed At
lantiC-aVa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-20
OLD CEMETERY MAY BE ABANDONED.

PlainfeId. April 70 (SpeciaD.-There IS move-
1nent on foot abandon the use OF the Seventh
Day Baptist cemetery, at West Ninth-st- and Ar
Iingtoa-ave and 70 sell the property. The ques-
ton has been taken up at this time because OF tne
possibility that the city might buy the property for
the high school site
Frank J. Hubbard is at work trying 70 Sc
cure the OF those who have relatives buried
there have the bodies removed and placed IN a
plot in the Hillside Cemetery, which VIII De pur-
chased BY the Seventh Day Baptist Society for that
purpose The cemetery is of the oldest in
Painfed, and the work Of securing the necessary
consents VIII not be an easy task. trace OF the
interested has been lost in many cases and
others are scattered the country II the pro-
posed plan is carried out and the property IS not
bought by the city il will probably be cut up into
building is directly opposite the city PARK
and in one of the finest sections OF the city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-20
FRIDAY,
APRIL 90, 1000.
PLANNING FOR EXPOSITION.
FIRST MEETING OF PLAN AND SCOPE
COMMITTEE-SPEECH BY EDMUND
A FIELDER

The first meeting of the state Plan and Scope
Committee for the proposed State Exposition In
Newark 1902 held in the Board OF Trade
rooms at Newark yesterday afternoon All the
principal cities and towns OF the state were rep
resented The proceedings we're in the nature OF
a conference. The scope and objects OF the ex-
position were explained the new committee mem
Chandler ". RikeT. or Newark acteu d.
chairman.
Edmund A Fielder, assistant drectOr-general OF
ths Philadelphia Export Exposition was Intr 70
duced. and made address ne SAID tn4I the
prosperity OF Atlanta dated from its exposition n
1894. Omaha's experience had been similar. ana
other cities in that section were preparing 70 Iot-
low her example. The Newark Exposition. M
Fielder thought, would be much greater success
If not confined 20 State lines. IL would De neces-
ton was well managed there should be I'VE million
admissions Mr.. Fielder considered Cne tract A.
Waverly : a good location
Joseph McManus of Elizabeth. thought That tne
initial step should be the raising OF guarantees
fund OF 81 10000 "A motion was adopted Ior tns
appointment by the chairman OF committees on
WAYS and Means Finance and Incorporation. Inc
mem bers representing the different cities piecssu
the support OF their localities to the enterprise,
suggestion for the organization Of Plan ana scope
ornntttees the various cities was ravoraoly -
ceIved The meeting was adjourned SUBJECT 20 lae
call Of the chairman
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-20
F4TFER SMITH. FIRE CHAPLAIN. SAILS

Father William 81. Elmo Smith one Of the chap
k-ns or he Fire Department. was passenger on
Ia Gascosne. Of the French Line, which sailed
yesterday morning for Havre. There were a host
q friends al the steamship the chaplain off,
among whom was Fire Chaplain Johnson.
Father Smith intends TO be gone until the middle
Of July. and viii visit the Exposition at Paris the
Grotro ar LoUrdes, and Rome. In Rome he VIII
meet Archbishop Corrigan and John D. Crinmins
and party. and together with them will have an
audience with the Pope. Mr.. Criru1ins and his
party sailed TWO weeks ago on the American liner,
G1a Archbishop COrrigan will sail on Saturday.
There We're also board La Gascogae Brothers
NemerLleC and Inaier. who are going 10 Rome 10
take part n The canonizrg Of Jean Baprisre de la
SAFE, founder Of the order Of Christian Brothers
The ceremony viii be conducted by the Pope on
May p the Feast Of Assumption.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-20
DEWEY HONORARY PRESIDENT.

admiral George Dewey. in a recent letter TO J P
holland. secretary OF the Associated Veterans Of
faFTagEt's Fleet. IN which he accepts the place Of
1oHorary president, writes.
count IL q rare privilege to be associated with
- - ga-ant officers and men who participated in
- DalT-es OF the West Gulf Squadron under the
e'tnnnand n the great Admiral Farragut.
Under The title. The Living Roll Of Honor" the
eafafnander Of the Associated Veterans NJ F
.ooiI has JUST compiled, through the courtesy Of
- navy Department. list OF the survivors of
e-as " Meet. containing letters from Rear Ad-
Wse-s Eoe Schley- JOuett. Kimberley Watson
9-Nd.E ana Sumner, ali Of whom have been elected
Ne li-eeTs Of Farragut's Fleet Association
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-20
RAILROAD COMEDIES TO ELIZABETH.
JERSEY CENTRAL WILL BUILD STATIONS AND
GUARD GRADE CROSSINGS

Elizabeth Aorfl IS fSpeciaD-The Central Rail-
road of New-Jersey at conference held here Iase
night made concessions 70 the city or Elizabeth
which have been asked for years by the people
The railroad company agrees 10 build three ne"
and attractive stations the city between now and
December ! One station Is 20 De at Sprlns-5t-' or
the main line. and Will cost st1' another on tue
Long Branch division at Elizabeth-ave-, IN the
centre Of ElizabethpOrt- and the third at Broaa-
way and Fourrh-st. and 10 be used exclusively Tor
passenger traffic between Elizaoethport ana Ne"-
ark.
A double track be laid along Broadway rom
Elizabeth EIizabethport, and all Newark and
Elizabeth trains will be diverted from the nam me
to this branch. thereby avoiding the delay caused
by Newark trains being stdetracked on the mann
line 10 let Western and New-YOrk trains pass
The running time between Eltzabeth and NeVarA
will be shortened by this change The company VIII
also place fagrneu and put up gates at all grade
CROSSINGS on It's new Broadway line
The railroad company was represented az me
conference by Second Nice-PreSidenJ > NJ Wiz
Jams. General Superintendent J. 4 Oinausen anu
Division Superintendent WentZ- The city Was rep
resented bv President Regain and the Railroad
Committee OF the City Council, and city Attorney
Connolly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-20
PART or BROADWAY NAY BE AsPH4L7ED

4 plan Of the Commissioner of Highways TO Law
az asphalt pavement in Broadway from Four
feminist 70 Forry-second-sr mas been adopted by
Tie Board Of Public improvements and Tamuanv
officials said yesterday that ordinance authoriz-
-lE The work probably VIII be passed by .he Mu-
niclpai Assembly and signed by the Mayor in
few weeks. Property owners and business men
n that part Of Broadway have been advocating an
aslnalt pavement there for Commits
slone- heat-lg has had estimates showing that the
cost q me Improvement VIII be about S2g0 coo h
sats thai = a contract for the work let be-
ioEe ne beginning OF August the work be
completed before September /
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-20
ELEVATOR MAN CRUSHED TO DEATH.

James Croker fifty years old, who lived in the
Gilbert House, Manhattan and employed as ar
elevator conductor in the Franklin Building No
1856 Remsen-st.. Brooklyn. met tragic death in
that building yesterday morning. He crushed
between the side of the and the elevator shaft
There were passengers in the the time
The mans body stopped the car. which slowly
going up. So firmly the body wedged in that
II was necessary call in the hremen, who chopped
away the woodwork of the shaft and part Of the
before the body could be removed. The man
face was battered almost beyond recognition. His
chest crushed in
No the accident. His body found at
800 a The superstition is that CrOcker. in order
TO fix the elevator. which had worked smoothly
account of cables. had climbed the top
of the to adjust the cables In some manner
he slipped from the top OF the he slowly
riding upward
A squad of policemen first tugged the elevator,
but il iTnmovable.
The body taken 10 undertakers estab~
IiShment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-20
TO GIVE 4 DINER FOR DADDY

A complimentary dinner will be given for Michael
]. Dady. chairman of the Republican Executive
Committee OF Kings County by his colleagues at
the Clarendon Hotel next Tuesday night The Re
publican Senators and Congressman from this
county will be present Senator Plat and Ben
jamin B. Odeil, jr, have been invited, but it is
hardly expected that they will he present The
day chosen is Mr. Dady's birthday. His friends
hope to demonstrate that the many stories con-
corning hostile contentious against Dady and At
terhury without foundation.
William E. Pulstfer. the retiring president OF the
Union League Club is announced as a candidate
for the Congress nomination in the Nth District
a Stewart Walsh and Henry A Hanbury are
candidates for the same nomination.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-20

Lawrence Teehan. thrty-two years old, milk
dealer, of No. 459 Court-st.. charged in the
Butler-st. police court yesterday with brutally
beating his child Dolly. Who is less than two years
old The little in yesterday. and
Magistrate Lemon much exercised when he
saw her condition. The entire right side Of the
childs face was black and blue. and black blotChes
under both eyes.
Teehan pleaded guilty. and was held for Special
Sessions In default Of $500 bail.
The brutal assault occurred on April s. Mrs. Tee
han putting the little one to bed, and it began
cry. Without saying a word the father Went
and struck II six seven times. At
first the child stunned, and later went into
Mysteries so that the mother obliged TO stay
up all night Teehan would not have been called 70
account for his brutal action had not neighbor
no saw the child days ago reported the case
the Chdren's Society