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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1900-11-23

Husband arrives from lodge at 2 a. n.
meeting in one week.
Wife-"Im jist past speakin' tae YEP
Husband-''Od! Jean, I'm g-g-glad tae
hear that. I'll ken whan tae come hanle
after this. '-Glasgow Evening Times.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1900-11-23

"Clara," said mother to her little 8
year-old daughter, who had been spend
ing the day with neighboring playmate,
were you a good girl during your Wis
it?' Il don't know, mamma; | had just
so much fun that forgot to pay any at
tention to myself. boston Post.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1900-11-23

Tess-"Mr. Pcppery is just hatcful.'
Jess-"What has he been doing to
your
Tess-''He gave me his seat in the car
today, and then, leaning over, said: Il
beg your pardon. ] must be getting hard
Of hearing; but you re very welcome -
Philadelphia Press.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1900-11-23

The late John NJ. Palmer was one of
the wits of public life. When he retired
from the Senate he showed no signs of.
discouragement,b but said to some friends:
"Patience is all l need. l come into fash
ion about every ten years in Illinois,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1900-11-23

\ timber merchant was sitting in his
office one day muSing sadly over the gen
cral depression in trade. when quiet
looking young man entered.
DO you sell beechwood?' asked the
stranger.
Yes, sir replied the timber man. ris
ing with alacrity. and hoping devoutly to
book Il large order: I'VE can supply it
either in the los or the plank
"Oh, l don! want as much as that
said the you1g man. shifting his feet un-
easily. II just want Il bit for a fiddle
bridge. '-Tit-Bits.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1900-11-23

My wife took mean advantage of
me the other night. / had been out
little late with some Buffalo boys, and
she was very solicitous about my condi-
ton. assured her l was all right, and
then she proposed test that toored
me instanter."
What was it?''
''She asked me to rapidly pronounce
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1900-11-23

Hr-'For goodness sake, what are you
signing about?'
She (behind the paper)-"Oh, there are
such lovely bargains here in Jones X
Jones' advertisement, and | can't take adj
vantage Of them
I1e-"Ronnets. I suppose?'
medicines reduced one-half, and there's
not il blessed thing the matter with amy
of MS
The age-herald., 1900-12-02
Winding Up the Century.

New York Letter in the Pittsburg Dis
 patch.
 Whether Pittsburg holds a century-end mass meeting or not, tine idea will probably be adopted in other large cities. Reports received by the Evangelical Alliance show a general disposition tc&see the old century out with public meetinss of that kind The watch night service !n Madison Square Garden promises to be solemn and impress sive. Many prominent men will speak. The We'd d'Cross Society has taken up this move ment, issuing appeals for similar meetings throughout the country. Nearly every church here has arranged for services of an unusual character to usher in the new year. The Evangelical Alliance extends it's own plans further by asking all Christian people to join in a movement for united prayer, similar to that observed at the close of the last century. The first full week from Jan larys6 to B Is to be devoted to prayer for the Church Universal and the unsaved world. Gen. O. O. Howard, Booker T. Washington and Ex-President Harrison are among those who sign this call
The age-herald., 1900-12-02
Manchester's Plans.

A London cable to the New York Sur says: The Westminster Gazette prints an interview with the Duke of Manchester who married Miss Helena Zimmerman of Cincinnati last week. In reply to questions as to his plans, the duke said that when he and the duchess arrived in America their marriage would be solemnized again on a more fashionable scale than the cere- mony last week. His father-in-law, Flu gene Zimmerman of Cincinnati, had placed a private car at his disposal and he and his wife would travel around the country and see the sights. They would pay visit to the dukes grandmother at Natchez, Miss, and would then go to Florida. Then they would return to Europe and later go to India, where he would go shooting for big game. A trip 10 Japan would follow and the duke and duchess would return to America to witness the cup races in Au- gust, 1901. The duke added: q hope my good friend Sir Thomas Lipton, will carry off the cup."
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any public comment upon it, one way or

any public comment upon 1t, one way or the other.
 If story told by a well-informed Nebras- ka Republican, now in Washington, Is true, Mrs. Lease retireS from the married state a rich woman According to this story, she received $250 each for the speech es she made for the Republicans in Nebras- ka during the recent campaign. If she re- ceived that much for her services In Ne braska it is presumed that the figure named was her set price per speech throughout the campaign. Mrs. Lease was engaged by the Republican State Committee to make ten speeches in Nebraska Her en- gagement was about closed when MT Han ma visited the State. At Omaha he told the State Chairman that he had heard great deal about Mrs. Leases good work in Nebraska and hoped that she would be kept on the stump
 We would gladly do so MT. Hanna but we haven't the price" said the State Chair man to the National Chairman.
 That's all right about the price. re- marked Mir Hanna. 'I know she comes high but we must have her. Keep that woman on the stump in this State until the campaign closes and send the bill to me She is doing us too much good to have tfe loss of her services threatened py lne Pilce she charges"
 The campaign managers in Nebraska followed Mir Hanna's advice, and Mrs. Lease was continued on the stump at $zoo speech, making two speeches day some times. All told, she made thirty-hVe speeches in that State, for which she re- ceived S775O. She also spoke in the Dakotas and other States of the Northwest and It is claimed that she never received less than $250 a speech, nearly every one Of which was paid for in advance when the contract was made with the State committed It Is estimated that she thus made nearly $oO,- GOO during the last campaign as a Republi- can spellbinder. If she delivered two hun dred speeches, that number at her regular price would have brought her in exactly $5O,0OO.
 Mrs. Lease, as is well known, began her political career as a Populist. She was one of the managers of the Populist ha- -tfonal campaign in 1S92 being associated at that time with the late Herman E. Taube- neck with headquarters in St. Louis. Gen. .-James B. Weaver of Iowa was the Popu- list candidate in that campaign and poiled
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MRS. LEASE TO BE DIVORCED.
Will Retire From Marital Life Very
 Rich Woman.

While the Washington friends of Mrs.
 Mary Elizabeth Lease were aware that for several years she had not lived with her husband, still none of them knew that she
 contemplated the divorce proceedings insti- tuted few days ago. Mrs. Leases hus- band is a successful druggist at Wichita, Kansas. and his standing In the business and social life of that community Is high. It is known by his friends that he has al- ways objected to his wife's conspicuous participation in politics, though he has new CT been induced by the newspapers to make
The age-herald., 1900-12-02
Helpless from Rheumatism.

I was terribly afflicted with Rheuma- tism for eighteen months, and during my sickness tried the skill of many good physicians, all of whom pronounced my case hopeless. I was for year in such a helpless condition that was unable to dress or feed myself. I had filled at diff ferent times, fifty-two prescriptions sug- gested by friends, none of them giving me any relief. finally decided to include 8. s. s. in my list and took the first dose when hobbling about on crutches. After taking two bottles I found SO much relief was able to relinanish the use of one orutch, and a faithful continuance of the medicine relieved mo of the other crutch and shortly afterward enabled me to go to my work, at which I have been ever since. This was five years ago, and have had no return of the symptoms of Rheumatism.
 Yours truly, J. O'MALLEY,
 2lS5 N. Senate Ave. Indianapolis, Ind.
The age-herald., 1900-12-02

a million votes-the greatest number ever boiled by the Populists. In 1896 Mrs. Lease supported Bryan and was liberally paid for her services then, though the Democratic managers did not have as much to give her as the Republican mana gers had this year.
 Her friends say that as a lecturer and political speaker Mrs. Lease has accumu- lated a fortune of more than hundred thousand dollars during the past four or five wears.
The age-herald., 1900-12-02
Insoient.

From the New York Weekly.
 Small Dealer (gently)-I see you have transferred your trade to my rival across the street.
 MT. Highhead (with dignity)-Yes. sir. have.
 Dealer (more gently)-May I ask, sir.S what have done to deserve this?
 Mr. Highhead [with added dignity)-You sent in your bill.
The age-herald., 1900-12-02
ULAH, N. C., Nov. 1e. 1900.

ULAH, N. o., Nov. l9. 19OO. Swift Specific Co.,, Atlanta, Ga. -
 Gentlemen had Acute Rheumatism, which I contracted in Southeast Georgia on F. c. & P. R. R. in the swamps, and was completely helpless for about four months, during which time spent over $15o.oo with doctors and got worse every day. I quit them and took five bottles of S. s. s., which cured me sound and well, and today I weigh 175 pounds and am in fine health. There is also lady near my place taking s. s. s. for" Acute Rheuma- tism. She could not even turn herself in bed for two months. She commenced talk ing 8. s. S. three weeks ago under my in- structions, and can now sit up in bed. I can truly recommend this great medicine to any ono suffering from Chronic Blood Disorders or Acute Rheumatism.
 Yours truly, 8. c. LASSITHR,
 Section Master A. A. R. R.
The age-herald., 1900-12-02

hlk1A4 AAAAAeAAAAAAANssAO OAA O@ SA~ lotions of every conceiv- able kind are rubbed upon the muscles and joints; the counter irri- tation they produce or the effect of the opiates they contain temporari- ly ease the pain or drive 1t to some other part of the body, but you are not curing the disease by these external appli- cations. Constitutional treatment is the right treatment, and s. s. S., the only purely vege- table blood purifier, the
 All 1s
The age-herald., 1900-12-02

he spake with a loud voice. saying: There is no towel herep Do you take me for a Chambered Nau- tius?' demanded the whale, with no small
 degree of asperity.
The age-herald., 1900-12-02
1t Certainly Is Jolly Now.

From the Meggendorfer Blaetter.
 Dude (after his rejection)-Hm! I won- der if my collar didn't seem to her to be the latest style.
The age-herald., 1900-12-02
Texie cigars! Texie cigars 1!

Go where the crowd goes, to Dunker's Saloon, 2OS and 2IO North goth Street, between 2d and 3d avenues.
The age-herald., 1900-12-02
Only Possible Explanation.

From the Cleveland Leader
 A bright little Cleveland boy and his younger sister were taken by their father to see the prosperity parade. The elephant, with his black velvet covering emblazoned with the letters "G. o. P.." was an ave- inspiring object to the wee maiden. Clutch ing her fathers hand, she asked:
 Papa, what does G. o. P. mean?'
 "Oh, everybody knows that" exclaimed her brother with all the masculine superior ity of his five years. It means Jolly Old Party"
The age-herald., 1900-12-02

crcuates through the body the acid particles that thrown off
 penetrate the muscles and membranes and the bones
 and sluggish their action for of noushment With the system this condition exposure night sudden changes the weather attack of indigestion mpudence of knd
 sufficient bring attack Rheumatism, with rapid swelling lciang skenng pains In the effort obtain relief nmns and
The age-herald., 1900-12-02

Unmodern lnconveniences. From Puck. At once Jonah reached the whales belly,
The age-herald., 1900-12-02
EVERY MOVEMENT AN AGONY OF TWISTING AND
 SOUL WRENCHING PAIN.
Acute Rheumatism.

and inflammation of the parts, and the most excl
The age-herald., 1900-12-02
More Confidence in S. S. S. than Hot srvings

More Confidence in $. $. 5. than Hot STslngs.
 MT. Davis, a prominent attorney of Little Rocls says: " Some two years ago had one of the worst cases of Rheumatism 8 person could have, and tried various medicines prescribed by doctors, but received no relief Finally they told me to go to Hot Springs, which is only 60 miles from here, but hearing of s. 8. 8. as 0 cure for this disease, concluded to give it trial. I can truthfully say felt better almost from the first dose; the hot and feverish joints and muscles the swelling subsided, and before I could hard ly realize it was well every ache and pain had left me, and have never been troubled with Rheumatism since. I am confident that Hot Springs nor anything else could have made a quicker more lasting cure. I cheerfully recommend your medicine to all Rheumatic sufferers. s. 8. s. performed wonders in my case, and many of my friends are now using it for the complaint. VIM. OTHo DAVIS,
 Little Rock, Ark. Attorney at Law.
The age-herald., 1900-12-02

There are many other measures that real ly 6dg'ht to be acted upon, some of which have been favorably reported to one House or the other. Among these are the care fully considered bill reported by Senator Nelson providing for a department of com- merce the head of which is to have seat in the cabinet; the bill to provide tele- graphic communicate between the United States, Hawaii, Guam, the Philippines. Ja- pan and China; Representative Adams bill for the reorganization of the consular ser vice. a bill establishing two "big tree" parks in California; bill providing for the gathering, preservation and printing of his- torca records in the various States, and any number of other public bills, to say nothing of private and pension bills that ought to be disposed of one way or the other
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-07-12
SPRAYING Potatoes.

The potato bug is at work again
and the potato blight in one form OF
another viii soon appear What do
you propose to do about it g.!
For ten years in succession the Ner'
mont Experiment station has demon
strated on its fields that it pays to
spray potatoes-where it is done right
and in season. The results during
this special period have shown an
average yield of 296 bushels to the
acre where sprayed as compared with
l73 bushels to the acre where not
sprayed.
Bordeaux mixture is used (6 pounds
copper sulphate, 4 pounds lime, ]
barrel water) and to each barrel OF
this mixture is added one-half pound
of paris green.
The practice at the Experiment sta
ton is to use paris green alone for the
beetles during June and to continue
the spraying with the above bordeaux
paris-green mixture during July and
August.
Spraying of early potatoes with
this combined mixture is begun about
July /. and of later potatoes about
the middle of July. The applica-
tions are renewed once in two weeks
so long as needed. This means as a
rule two or three sprayings.
There is no danger of injury TO the
plants from this mixture and most
men make the mistake of applying
too little.
Spray thoroughly, using from two
to fi9e barrels of the mixture to the
acre.
The mixture may be applied with
sprinkling pot or any other way
which insures that the leaves are well
covered. The best means is a spray
pump. A good strong pump mount
ed on barrel may be used for spray
ing in both potato field and orchard.
The time has come when a good spray
pump is an essential thing on every
farm Experiment Station Bulletin.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-07-12
Around the Campfire.

The addition to the post hospital at
Fort Ethan Allen is completed.
The soldiers monument at Man
chester Center was dedicated with
appropriate ceremonies Tuesday,
July 3D..
The Windham county veterans OF
the civil war are to hold their reunion
at BARRIERS park, Bellows Falls, Sep
TENDER 18th.
Harry A. Jones and Robert B.
Niensis, formerly stationed at Fort
Ethan Allen with f troop, Third
cavalry, have persisted in the Philip
pines BY drowning. The former was
member Of the troops baseball team
when in Vermont.
Lieut.. DR.. Arlington Pond, famous
as baseball player, army surgeon and
good, nervy soldier under Tagloga
fire, was married Monday evening in
Rutland to Miss Elizabeth Cambria
of Baltimore, Md They will reside
at Fort Preble, Me-, where the ath-
letic doctor is stationed by the L. S.
government.
The trumpeters of the First regi-
ment of infantry, n. G. v, are being
organized into a regimental bugle
corps. Music has been sent for and
the marches will be played in parts.
There are twelve companies in the
regiment and each company has two
trumpeters. This will make a regi-
mental corps of "a pieces.
Joseph Gravel, ST., of Vergennes
died at the residence Of his son, Lewis
Gravel, of Ferrisburgh Monday night,
June -, aged Sc years. Mr.. Gravel
was soldier in the civil war and was
a member Of Co. +, 9th Vermont vol
unteers. lie enlisted September &c,
1861, and participated in IA hard
fought battles. He leaves three
daughters.
Vermont figures in the Chinese
troubles as well as at Manila, Santi-
ago and the war in the Philippines.
Col. Liscom, who goes to China in
command of the first body of Ameri-
can soldiers, sent TO protect American
interests, is son Of Vermont, is 80
years old and entered the volunteer
army as a corporal in 1861 at the age
of 20. lie saw active service in the
war, participating in some of the big
battles. He came out brevet cap
tain in the regular army. His regi-
ment has a splendid record as a fight
ing organization, worthy the bravery
and soldierly conduct that have won
promotion for its commander. Col.
Liscon does not reach the retiring
age until 1905 and has plenty of time
to win further promotion in the stir
ring scenes in which he is likely to be
engaged.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-07-12

ture by Allen Ormsbee of the Cres-
cent Athletic club of New York and
he, too, died in the storm. William
B. Curtis was a native of Salisbury,
born in 1887. He served through the
civil war in the Union army and at
its close went to New York city,
where, in 1867, he started a gymna-
stun and in 1865 the now famous
New York Athletic club, Of which he
was president for some years. For
2l years he managed the Spirit Of the
Times, the well-kHown sporting jour
nal and resigned from his editorship
but two years ago. His record with
the heavy weights, 3,239 pounds in
harness, has never been equalled. In
later years he was prominent in the
Fresh Air club Of New York.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-07-12
Middlebury college Centennial.

Middlebury was crowded last
week with alumni and friends of Mid
dlebury college who were there to as
sist in the centennial celebration and
enjoy the commencement festivities.
The buildings were deliberately deco
rated. giving them festive appear
anee. The handsome new Starr libra
ry is a welcome addition to the college
buildings and the Warner Science hall
is another addition. The centennial
building, wooden structure, one
st DRY high, was used for the Roman
drama and the centennial banquet,
On the night Of the Roman drama
the campus was Illuminated by over
] 900 Chinese lanterns.
President Ezra Brainard delivered
the baecalaureate sermon in the Con-
gregational church. President Brain
ard delivered forceful address Oh
"Our Indebtedness TO the Past.
For the undergraduates the festiyi-
ties of commencement week began
with various society rides. The main
features of the commencement pro-
gram were as IOlloWs.-
Sunday accalaureate sermon by
President Ezra Brainard in the morn
ing. In the evening, anniversary SER
mon before the christian associations
by president Boardman OF Maryville
college on "The Influence of Middle
bury College on the Religious History
of the Past Century"
Monday.--In the morning the usual
class-day exercises on the campus.
In the afternoon,a ball game between
the varsity and the alumni. The
Parker and Merrill prize speaking
took place in the evening.
Tnesday.-Regular commencement
exercises in the Congregational
church. In the afternoon dedication
of the new Starr library. Regular
commencement concert in the even
ing.
Wednesday Educational confer
ence with addresses by number of
college presidents, Roman drama in
the evening.
Thursday, centennial day.-Centen-
NAL Grafton and poem at the church
followed by the centennial banquet in
the new centennial building. The
festivities of the week closed with the
centennial ball in the evening.
The enthusiasm natural to the
Tooth commencement day was height
ened by the following gifts received
at the alumni meeting in the morning
from G. NJ. Wright, "a, $1,000; j.
NJ. Clifford, ~, 81 900; G. M. Wilds,
70, 81 900; Jesse Stearns, 's3, $500;
DIR. j. A. Mead, '64, of Rutland, prop
erty valued at 81, 700; G. Il. w, Scott,
ga, books valued at 81, 200.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-07-12

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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-07-12

Ladies hair WORK. MRS. ii. II. BEAN,
457Dudley st., Roxbury, Mass.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-07-12
Rheumatism is Strictly a Blood

the trouble Neither do the
mercury salts which the doctors prescribe
ru digestion break down the constitution
builds health the
ande S
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-07-12
DISlOPIS Muscles,
ShdttePS Nerves,
SttffenS joints.

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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-08
PRITCHARD ANSWERED.

In Senator Pritchard's speech on the
Constitutional Amendment, delivered
in Congress in reply to Il question
asked by Senator Money, concerning
the number of negro magistrates IL
this State, he substantially admits
Congressman Bellamys statements
about the number of negro magis-
trates, but asserts that it cannot be
shown that "a single one of these ne
Croes have ever tried a case in which
the property or rights of a white IMAM
were involved.
This declaration of Senator Pritch-
ard should not go unnoticed. In the
county of Lenoir alone, Charles f.
Dunn, negro magistrate, has tried
a number of cases against white peO-
pie, and we are reliably informed
that he has tried one case in which
a negro mechanic by the name of Pet
tiford was the plaintiff, and Il highly
respectable white lady was the defend.
ant, and in which the only property
she had was involved. This same ne
gro magistrate also tried a white
man by the name of Faulkner, for fail
ing to have his measures examined
by the standard keeper, and the war
rant was issued at the instance OF a
negro constable. There was nothing