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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-08-24
STREET NUlSANCES.
The Billboard One of the Most Ubiq.
uitous and Obnoxious.

The citizens Of Cleveland recently
circulated petition protesting against
the billboard nuisance. The protest
proved to be very popular, all of those
approached signing it.
The petition says that those who
have signed believe billboards to be a
distinct detriment" to the best inter-
estS of the community. One particular
charge levclcd against the boards Is
that in winter the snow piles up
around them and when it melts forms
ice ON the sidewalk. rendering the
walks dangerous to pedestrians. An
other charge is that rubbish of all
kinds accumuIates behind the boards
and breeds disease germs. 1.-The
boards" says the petition, towering
high in the air, disfgure our best
streets and boulevards and merit our
most pronounced and unqualified con-
dpmnation." The signers agree to use
their influence to induce merchants not
to make use of billboard advertising.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-08-24
FIRST FLOOR PLAN.

connected with parlOr by sliding doors
and ornamented by staircase built of
ash. finished natural.
The house is trimmed throughout with
selected cypress, finished with one coat
of filler and three coats of rubbing var
nish The dining room is fitted up with
a handsome hard wood mantel and a
china closet built in. The pantry, which
forms connection between the dining
room and kitchen, is elegantly fitted up
with dresser and shelves and is lighted
by an art glass window. The kitchen
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-08-24

Mr.. Lincoln said once that the best
story he ever read in the papers OF
himself was this:
''Two QuGkeresses were ira yelling on
the railroad and were heard discuss
ing the probable termination of the
war.
"1 think said the first, that Jeffer
son will succeed
"'Why does thee think SOP asked the
other.
"'Because Jefferson is a praying man.
"'And so Is Abraham praying man,
objected the second.
eyes, but the Lord will think Abra
ham is joking the first replied con
clusively."
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-08-24

A lady had in her employ an excel,
lent girl who had one fault. Her face
was always in smudge. Her mistress
tried, without offending, to tell her to
wash her face and at last resorted to
strategy.
"Do you know, Bridget" she remark
ed in confidential manner, ''it is said
that If you wash the face every day In
hot. soapy water it will make you beau
tiful?"
"Will it?" said Bridget. Sure, It's o
wonder ye niver tried it, ma'amw-
Our Dumb Animals.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-08-24

st. Louis has adopted the system or
portable schoolhouses that mas Deeh
tried with success in Milwaukee. The
houses are made in sections and bolted
together and are so arranged that a
foundation can be readily prepared for
them almost everywhere. They are
made Of such material that they will
last for years. The idea in their use Is
to keep up with the shifting school pop
ulotion of the city without having to
build a new schoolhouse every time the
nonulation changes its location.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-08-24
"Lilding Notes.

The Spanish have a proverb that a
house without a porch is like face with.
out an eyebrow
Ncwel posts carried up to the ceiling
Ftiffcn the trimmer above and often add
greatly to the effectiveness OF the stair.
raSc.
No room should be made without some
provision for heating it, whether or not
other rooms are heated. The pxigeucirs
Of sickness often call for heated ronms
when arliicia! heat in any other part Of
the house would be almost unbearable.- 49,
Philadelphia Press.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-08-24

An example of patient industry Is
the sorting of hogs bristles as it is
carried on at Tien-tsin. China. Each
bristle of the 100000 Kilograms export
pd from that place last year had to be
picked out, measured and placed in
the bundle of hairs of corresponding
length. and the different lengths by
which the hairs are sorted are numer-
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-08-24

bridegroom (after the ceremony
Maud, you and | are now one. 1t only
remains to be decided which Is the one.
! tried to win you. didn't |?
Bridc--Yea, Harold.
"And won. That seems to settle It,"
"Not quite, Harold. You tried to win
me. You succeeded. Then you are the
winner, are you not?"
"Yes, dear"
"And am the Won"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-08-24
FRONT ELEVATION.

sheathing placed diagonally, building pa
per and clapboards and is painted a CO.
lonial yellow. with cream and white trim
mings. The roof is covered with shingles
and stained moss green.
Dmensions--front, % feet; side, 81
feet, not including piazza; height of cell
ings-celar, feet; first floor, 10 feet;
second floor 9 feet inches; attic, s
feet The interior arrangement is most
complete. 1t contains large open hail
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-08-24

gas stove attachment.
The vestibule in the rear is built so as
to give ample room for an icebox. The
bathroom has hard wood floor with
imita,iou tile wainscoting five feet high.
The fixtures are open set with nickel
trimmings, The attic has servants rooms
aud large St0rcroom. Cost to build
complete, s. 80
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-08-24
NEAT AND ELEGANT.
Design For n Modern Dwelling That
VIII Cost S2,25O to Build.

copyright, 1900, by George Hitohiugs. architect,
1890 Flatbush avenue, Brooklyu,l
This design is treated in the colonial
style, and the principal feature of the
exterior is the piazza with its colonial
columns. The underpinning is built OF
red brick laid up in red mortar, The
superstructure of wood is covered with
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-08-24

The combined catch of cod by all the
fisheries of the world is estimated at
500,000,000 pounds annually, most of
which is exported to tropical countries
after having been hard dried.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-08-24

Paymasters and commissariat Of
fcials of the German army receive
special training in examining the quail
ity of food supplied to the army.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-08-24
Got the Change.

"Why were you tempted to steal this
mans purseY
because my doctor recommended
me to take a little change"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-08-24

The married and unmarried women
of the United States Of Colombia
South America, are designated by the
manner in which they wear flowers In
their hair, the senoras wearing them OF
the right side and the senoritas on the
left.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-08-24

Land in England is 800 times as val
uable now as it was 200 years ago.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-11-08

You will will find the same hand come
Pilmsps, Cafe Car and Coaches tall
broad vest'buled) which delight the
California tourists and cause them TO
say: You don't have TO aoologize for
riding on the Denver Road
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-11-08
Attracting
Attention..

Take run up there and
Investigate For Yourself
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-11-08

Continued on Eighth PaseJ
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-11-08
ACTIVITY in
BUILDING
Has Been Noticeable All
through the Present Year
A CONSTANf DEMAND
Fur Huses and Stores. and They
Cannot Be Built Fast ENOUGH TO
Supply It.-Nedrly $3.50 600
Worth OF New BUILDING So Far
This Year.-The Outlook For the
Future.

The growth of FL Paso during the
past twelve months has been steady
and substantial. Costly business
blocks by the score and comfortable
homes by the hundred have gone up
without buster or noise being made
about it until the remarkable growth
exhibited by the town has made IT Il
marvel throughout the great south
west.
Within the past twelve months SUI
ficIent buildings have been added with
in the corporate limits OF this city 10
turn the head of any town in Texas
less Sedate and self contained than I'll
Paso.
But FL Paso takes her prosperity as
a matter of course and continues to
grow silently but surely. and as yet
has displayed no symptoms OF conceit
or evidences that she is becoming puff
fed up or ruffied in the least by the
greatness that is being thrust upon
her.
During the past ten months nearly
half a million dollars has been invest
ed in this city in improvements. and
with few exceptions all the buildings
have been substantial brick structures
which will withstand the wear and tear
of time.
The exact amount OF money invested
in buildings. according to- the records
of permits issued kept at the city
clerks Office. is s3i0.61O. Possible
there were a number of other build
ings erected for which no permits were
procured hut these figures represent
the bulk of the money so invested
The tabulated statement below
serves TO show the amount of money
invested in this manner each month
since last January.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-11-08
Pure Hyglenic Waiter

Pure HYGIENE Waiter.
Maize from destiled water. Ask your
family phys!cisn or druggist as to
purity and heAllhfulness Of our ice.
Telephone n. u.
Ell PASo ICE & REFRIG orator Co
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-11-08
The Money


Does not worry the residets 10 the
Texas Panhandle. Famous for it's
CATTLE, N arvelous a. WHEAT
country, produdinR MELONS pre-
ferred by Eastern eD'cures. rich In
FEED STUFFS, COST and COT
TON. this section is now
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-11-08
TOTAL.


The money thus invested was va
riously distributed but the greater por
ton OF il was invested in homes as
the hundreds of new and ornamental
cottages in all parts of the city bear
witness.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-11-08

NEW hOAD OPENING NEW COUNTRY
Nav Towns! New Opportunities!
Last year l2O, 900 head Of cattle passed
over this new thoroughfare. This
year the pum Der will reach 200. OOe
head
Stations from Ros well cas-, are wfrhtn
thirty IN thirty five hnurs of Kansas
Iced lots and 10 need of uniosGipe
stock In transit.
shipping stations on tue lioe IN perfec.
order. Portales. Bovtna, Hereford
and CanyorCity can accommodate
with feed and wster 5000 20 10, 0O0
head of cattle each.
Bana-fde settlers wanted Every ero-s
VIII be made nv The Railway T.,
assist them.
AT ahu ndapce of water. Rich soft
Chesp lands! Quick TRANSFORMATIONS
and fair, honest rates.
For particulars a. to the various opes
inPs In the Peccs Valley AND it-
nefghbOrhood address
d. H. NICHOLS. Gen. Manager ~,
z. w. MARTINDELL. q. F.Sp.
Roswell, N. Nj. Amarillo. Tex
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-11-08

the hundreds of new and ornamental
cottages in all parts of the city bear
witness.
January.
Among the many buildings erected
last January the most costly was the
natatorium which c. f. Bailey built
at a cost of $4,000. A few of the res
licences erected were: r. II. Booz a
$1,000 house on Mesa avenue: Geo.
Paul. Wyoming street. $1,000: ]. T.
Barrett. Missouri street. $3.50: G. l..
Hill. Myrtle avenue. 50 900; w. NJ Pet
icolas. FL Paso street. 81. 300: H. r.
Ponsford. Boulevard. $1,000: J. l.. Ev-
ans. Texas. 50 500: III. y. Word. Boule-
ward. $1,000.
February.
In February B Fatman secured a
permit for the erection of his handsome
home on Mesa avenue which was built
at a cost of 81 900: II. J. Gaul erected
cottage on Texas street at a cost of
81 200; J. II. Dwyer one on North Santa
Fe. 81 500: Henry Foy. Epson avenue
business block. $1,000: J. c. Voss N
Santa Fe. residence 81 800; DIR. j. A.
Samaniego. Myrtle street. residence.
$500: Burton Lingo Co. business. 81
500: G. l. Hit. two cottages Florence
81 500 and s.. 900.
March.
All during March building in the city
was brisk and the knights of the saw
and trowel had all they wanted to do.
The following is the scedule for the
month:
II. p. Chairman. Sonora street cot
tage. 50 900: Mrs. r. F. Hunter. North
Overland street. cottage. So. 400; R. c.
Lightbody. y. Overland, cottage. 81
400: Mrs. l. Crosswhite (theater.)
Oregon. $4,000; John A Harper. bust
ness. Utah. $1,000: Mrs A 3. Hopper.
Rio Grande. cottage. 81 800: Mrs NJ
Walker. Rio Grande. cottage. 81. 100: j.
ID. Campbell. Stanton. cottage 81 800:
II. b. Stevens. business. Oregon. 81 200:
w A Morehouse. business. Oregon
81 500; Stanley Bevan. Wyoming cot
tage. 81 500: International l.. & u. Co.
Santa Fe $1,000; Mrs. Frances Phillips.
cottage. East Prospect. 81 900: r. Moor.
business Stanton. 81 600
April.
Building was not so brisk in April
although a number of pretty cottages
were erected during that month
Among the many was that of +. b.
Nichols on Octavia street 81 500: c. II.
Bailey. Oregon. $1,000: a. Humphrey.
St Vrain. $1,000: r. c. Lightbody.
Leon. s1.700; a business block was
erected corner San Antonio and KAN
$4,000: one by the Ell Paso Grocer
company on Stanton street for 81 900
and by Mrs. Eliza Berrien on Oregon
street at So 500.
May.
In MAY the following were erected:
Mrs w. r. Martin. North FL Paso.
three cottages. 81 900 each: Caros -
carzaZa. Leon. 81 500: NJ. r. Eisenmen-
ger. Utah. $4,000: w. u. Merchant |
Campbell. store 81 200: Mrs. w. :.
Moore. Kansas. 81 500: Henry T. Pons-
ford. Kansas. s2.1OO: Nina Long. Rio
Grande. $3.50; Gus Momsen. Second.
81 900.
June.
In June work on the handsome bus
mess block Of a. Matthias. corner Ov-
erIaDd and Utah was commenced. II
will cost $500. During this month
John Drummer also began his North
Oregon street cottage to cost $500.
July.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-11-08

w. T.. STERLET, a. G.F. & l.. A.,
A. A. Gibson, G. A. p. ID.
CHAS. L. HULL, T. p. H.,
FORT WORTH. TENAS.
Morris tribune., 1900-12-22
A NEW ENGLAND
HEROINE.
She Would Not Lie, but
Prevaricated to Save
Life.

t When the British and Tories attack
ed New Haven, Conn. and set a price
on the head of Governor Griswold the
latter fed to the town Of Lyme, where
I his cousin, Mrs. Marvin. hid him for
some days in a farmhouse. But at
length the foe discovered his retreat,
and one sunny afternoon in May he
was routed from his hiding place by
the tidings that band of horsemen
was approaching to capture him.
His only chance Of escape was to
reach the mouth Of a little creek which
emptied itself into the Connecticut
river just above the entrance Of the
latter into Long Island sound. There
he had boat stationed, with two faith
full attendants, hidden beneath the
high banks of the creek.
The distance from the farmhouse to
the boat was two miles Of the usually
travelled road But little path across
the farmers orchard would bring him
to the road only a mile from the boat
and save quarters length Of his fear
full run for life.
Just where the narrow path from the
orchard opened into the road Hetty
Marvin sat bleaching her household
linen. The long web of 40 yards or
more, which was diligently spun and
woven during the long winter months
was whitened in May and thus made
ready for use.
The business Of bleaching was well
economized, being usually done by the
younger daughters Of the family, who
were not old enough to spin or strong
enough for the heavier work Of the
kitchen or the dairy.
The roll of linen was taken by the,
farmer or his stout "help" to a grassy
plot beside a spring or meadow brook.
There it was thoroughly wetted and
spread upon the green turf, to take the
best heat Of the sun by day and the
dew by night The little maiden who
tended it would sit near it.
Thus sat Hetty Marvin, the young
daughter Of Governor Griswold's
cousin, when her hunted friend sprang
past her into the road to escape his
pursuers. Hetty was timid child OF
about IL years, yet thoughtful and
wise beyond any of her elders. She
was frightened by the headlong haste
with which the governor rushed across
the meadow. But she quickly compre.
hended the scene and instantly quieted
her faithful Towser, who, though a
friend Of the family guest, thought it
becoming to bark loudly at his hur-
'ried footsteps.
Her wise forethought arrested the
governors notice and suggested a
scheme to elude her pursuers.
..Hetty," he said, II am flying for
my life, and unless / can reach my
boat before am overtaken am a lost
man. You see the road forks here.
But you must tell those who are chas-
ing me that have gone up the road
to catch the mail wagon, which will
soon be along, you know. Then they
will turn off the other way
''Qh. cousin" said the little girl i,
Morris tribune., 1900-12-22
/ AG 0ggRlg 9torysttte.r
NNssgs 4 II q

were killed for it,"
Yes, sir
"That was brave; and I suppose he
thanked you for it and ran down the
! road as quickly as possible%
II promised not to tell where he
went, sir"
"oh. yes. / forgot. Well, tell us his
last words, and we won't trouble you
any more"
ellis last words were, It's my onl.
chance, child. and I'll get down as you
say"
And, overcome with fright and the
sense Of her kinsman's danger should
they rightly interpret the language
| which she had reported, she sobbed
aloud and hid her face from sight.
Her tormentors did not stay longer
| to soothe or question her. They all
Immediately pushed rapidly on down
| to the river.
Now, the governor had arranged a
signal with his boatmen that a white
cloth by day or a light BY night dis.
played from the attic window of his
hiding place. which was just visible at
the mouth of the river, should inform
them if he were in trouble and put
them on the alert to help him.
AS soon. therefore, as he started
from his cousins. it foated from the
window to warn them. And when
they saw the pursuing party dash mad
" down the road to the river and rec
ognized the British uniform of the
leaders they pulled swiftly out to, sea.
The horsemen reached the shore only
In season to see the boat with two men
In it nearly out of sight and, supposing
their destined prey had escaped, relin-
pushed the pursuit.
Meanwhile the victim lay safe and
quiet where the shrewdness Of the lit
tie cousin had hidden him until the
time came for her return for supper.
Then he babe her go as usual to her
home, telling her to ask her mother to
place the signal lamp as soon as it
, grew dark in the window for the boat
men and send him some supper.
with his Yalise, which, in the hurry Of
his departure, he had left behind.
The signal recalled the boat, which
after twilight had yentured In sight Of
the shore and the farmhouse, and the
governor quietly made his way to the
river in safety. When he rejoined his
father in secure home, he named his
infant daughter, which had been born
in his absence, Hetty Marvin, that he
might be daily reminded Of the little
cousin whose truth and shrewdness
saved his life. Exchange.
Morris tribune., 1900-12-22
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The Book of the.
Handsomely
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lists.
Morris tribune., 1900-12-22

an agony OF distress, Il cannon tell a
lie indeed cannot. Why did you tell
which way you were going
"Hetty. child. surely you would not
betray me to my death? Harki they
are coming! hear the click Of their
horses feet. Oh. Hetty, tell them I
have gone up the road instead Of down.
and heaven will bless you"
Heaven never blesses those who
speak falsely. But | will not tell
them which way you go, even if they
kill me. . So run as quickly as pos
sible."
Sits Of no use. Unless can deceive
them am dead man."
cousin. couSin hide under my web
of cloth. They'd never think Of look
ing here for you. Come. get down as
quickly as you can. and I'll cover you
ind stand sprinkling my linen.''
Angry that their expected prey had
escaped from the house where they
hoped to secure him, the six mounted
Tories. headed by a British officer,
dashed along the road in swift pursuit.
At sight of the girl in the meadow
the leader Of the party paused.
"Child," he said sternly. :have you
seen a man running hereabouts? ?"
Eyes, sir" replied Hetty. trembling
and flushing.
Which way did he goY
II promised not to tell, sir"
aBut you must or take the conse-
quences."
81 said / wouldn't tell, If you killed
me-" sobbed the frightened girl.
/. "I'H have it out of her| exclaimed
the furious officer, with an oath.
IS "Let me speak to her, " said his Tory
guide. 81 know the child. i believe.
Isn't your name Hetty Marvin he
asked pleasantly.
Eyes, sir"
And this man that ran by you a
few minutes ago is your mothers
cousin, isn't he?"
Eyes, sir; he is"
"Well, we are friends Of his. What
did he say to you when he cane
along?'
..He-told me-that he was fleeing for
his life"
Just SO. Hetty; that was very true
/ hope he won't have to fly far. Where
was he going to hide? You see | could
help him if knew his plans"
Now, Hetty was not whit deceived
by this smooth speech But she was
willing to tell as much Of the truth as
would consist with his safety, and she
judged that her frankness would serve
her kinsman better than her silence, SO
she answered her questioner candidly
..My cousin said he was going down
to the river where he had a boat and
wanted me to tell the men that were
chasing him that be had gone the
other way to catch the mail wagon.
''Why didn't you do as he, told you,
then, when asked you where he had
gomez" Numbered the officer fercely.
81 could not tellaa lie, sir, was the
fearful answer.
'Hetty." again began the smooth
tongued Tory, you are a nice child.
Everybody knows you are girl OF
truth. What did your cousin say when
you told him you could not tell a
falsehood"
..He said he shouldn't think I'd be
tray him to his death"
'tAnd you promised him that you
wouldn't tell which way he Went If you
Morris tribune., 1900-12-22
rarix EootnaII Players.

Football was for many years the ma
tioDal game Of Florence. The season
was from January to March. and the
ladies and gentlemen Of Florence and
the populace as well were wont to as
semhle on the Piazza Santa Gioce to
witness the game, which was called
"Calcio. from the word meaning ito
kick" The last game was played In
1889. st. Louis Globe Democrat.
.s1he BIues.o
The origin of the term blues has
been traced to the belief that persons
IN indigo dyeing establishments are pc
culiarly subject to melancholy. An
other belief is that the expression is de.
rived from the German blau, or lead,
as lead by its heaviness has always
been held to typify gloom and depres-
n,I0y, 4
Morris tribune., 1900-12-22
GIVEN rec

to each person in
teresttd in subscrib
ing the Eugene
Field Monument
Souve mir Fund.
subscribe any a.
mount desired.
subscriptions as
low as S1.0O will en-
title donor to his
daintiiy artistic
volunnne
sField Flowers"
Cloth bound, 8x IL
as a certificate of
subscription to
fund. Book con
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-02-15
A timely article in the March

A timely article in the March
DelinentoE is devoted to the details
of growing Seeds, Plants and
Bulbs. The timeliness is out
weighed, however, by the fact that
the article is designed to open up
to women new line of healthful
money-making. The Delineator is
devoted to tine interests of women,
and in many of its main features
is an invaluable guide to the
thrifty women who have to make
their own clothes. as we'll rs to the
women who purchase clothing. yet
desire advice and suggestions in
doing 80. Is cents; all newsdeal-
ers.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-02-15
us Own Lambs.

astgfI- lA o.. Z. a.
E 49, Fort Collins l,r courier 81
r. r., Il that c. ". il1Oh TrimeIe tn %,
s,,iss lambs ,tGi's for ieea,ns. arss
|. s,,psh ss,,,p'ssha,e,l sOGoldcSh99 dcl9,SH,J ewes
s,,,s 7, been bred to c9,swI'a .'l,a tha
He i careful to s,Ee ,,;sa ,',s "f
f,r,ass soo,l third cutting s,or or
:,.,, they will eat; ~ Alter anG
,hsy viii have bran 5nAn,a.ad ana
4. ban gradually decreased aant
!,s,ru increased in amount, mount.
III, will all have 1reeps %
.,.,r can eat bran ,itS and corn y,
Ts.y will be marketed NJ
4 q DAYS.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-02-15

Farmers wanting good harness
should buy OF d. II. Nicely for
you can depend on what he tells
you. When opportunity offers ex-
anime the harness used by the
following parties, which was made
by Mr.. Neely: Will Gerbing, Mr..
Mcdonald, r. L. Lackey, Elmer
Conner and w. w. Axton. He is
now making S45 set for Harry
Badger and a $40 set for an Ord
way farmer. 3If