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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-17

saxon emperors in the tenth and eleventh.
ana OF the Hohenstaufen in the twelfth
and thirteenth centuries.
These last two centuries. indeed, were
the great epoch of German sculpture
originating in Saxony which then EN-
bracSd. as a term. the largest part OF
the west and south. A figure like that.
at acknowledgements the Church
Triumphant. where IL takes it's part in
the naive miracle-play in stone which
forms the subject OF the decoration of
the great portal by the side of which il
is placed-may be regarded as a typical
monument of the realistic beauty of Ger
man art.
MONUMENTS OF CENTURIES LONG PAST.
BY means of casts and photographs the
monuments of this period, and of the
more strictly Gothic era which succeeded.
may be easily gathered. The same is
true of the notable sepulchral monuments
of the fourteenth century-in which the
museum at Nuremberg is so rich-aud OF
the wood carving, in which German real
ism found its most detailed expression,
OF the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries
by photographs. too, it is possible to show
the progress of painting in Germany from
the Van Dycks to Duerer and Holbeiu
aud down to the present day: just as, to
revert to an earlier period. the great
Minnesinger manuscripts can be shown
In the form of the excellent facsimiles
which have recently been published.
museum can present is almost without
limit, except what scholarship and mod
Grafton suggest. Costume, armor, instru-
ments of music, and implements and
weapons of the chase suggest themselves
at once. Here, as well as in certain
other departments-as, for example. In
the collections OF engravings and printed
books. both of which, too, would relate
themselves to the larger collections of
the same kind in the Harvard Art Mu-
scum and the Harvard Library-it should
he possible to secure at once originals as
well as reproductions.
Finally, the museum will contain "A few
objects representative OF the classic era
OF German literature in the time of Goe-
the and Schiller. or summarizing the tri-
umph of modern Germany by reproduc-
tons Of the monuments which have
arisen to commemorate the victories of
Frederick of Prussia or the unification
of the Empire under William /.
These latter will have their purpose in
furnishing the fitting climax of a history
which began in the same museum with
the spectacle of uncouch barbarians led in
chains to make the Roman holiday of the
Emperor Marcus AureIlus.
A considerable part of the money need
ell for beginning the museum is already in
hand; and it is hoped that the rest viii
be secured without much more delay
One friend of the plan raised up in Mr.
Heinrich Conried. OF the Irving Place
Theatre in New York, who has twice
brought his German company to Cam
bridge. entirely at his own expense. to
play for the benefit of the museum. The
first performance. year ago. was OF
GOethe'S -1phigenia: the Seconl last
month. of Lessing's "Minna Won Barn
helm Both performances were warmly
which quite belied the traditional Cam
bridge character of merely reserved APP
prevail, and Mr.. Conried has offered to
make his visit an annual pilgrimage
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-17

chairs, as good as on the day they came
from the makers hand. l5D years ago
are common articles of furniture. There
are quaint closets, massive beams and
big nreplaces. The parIor fairly breathes
old-time memories A complete suite Of
mahogany furniture. upholstered In hair
cloth, Is pointed out as air. Pratt handi-
work at the time of his marriage The
carpet, an attractive striped affair. show
ing little signs of wear, was made and
woven by Mrs. Pratt before her marriage
as part of her share of the housefur-
nishings The mantel and its accessories
are hand-carved and a veritable work of
art. built with the house. Originally il
bore among its designs two or more
Crosses, but so steadfaSt in PuritaniSm
was colonial dame who occupied the
house and so greatly did she abhor ev-
erything that savored or ritualism that
sho ordered the crosses cut off. In the
sitting room Is an Old mahogany veneered
Dure'Nu of stately workmanship, also the
work OF Mr. Pratt before his marriage
MANY other ancient articles-andirons,
bellows, warming pans. chairs. etc-are
scattered about the house
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-17

The companies are assigned in the regu-
lar order of distance from their quarters
to the locality indicated. IT, from any
cause, they should fail to arrive in such
order, they are required. in forwarding
ers on the following morning, to state the
cause Of such failure. and also answer a
set Of questions. This forms record Of
the operations of the company, and is also
a part OF the records of the department
The action of every officer and man on
duty at an alarm of fire is a matter of
record. as well as the duties performed by
the companies, and copy is sent to the
hea lquarters daily. The responsibility in
all cases commences with the first officer
arriving, who must assume command of
the fire until the arrival of a superior who
in Ike manner assumes command until
relieved by someone higher in authority.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-17

inside of the tanks. when mixed with
soda generates = pressure inside OF the
tanks which forces the water, highly
charged with carbonio acid gas, through
a small hose and throws it on the fire.
These engines have proved very efficient
in cases of fires of considerable magni-
tude. l.-
the devices used in this city for fighting
fire This apparatus weighs about five
and one-half tons. but Is easily drawn by
three horses When not In service il is
about forty-seven feet LONG. but when
a telescope conduit for water is run up
through the steel frame, it reaches to a
height of seventy-tve feet. At this al
titude there is a brass nozzle which is
worked by operators at the base of the
tower the nozzle being raised and lower
ed to any desired angle. The tower prop
er rests upon a revolving table over the
rear wheels of the apparatus which gives
the stream emitted from the top the com
mand of any point within radius of 300
feet. and when several engines are at
tached to the tower the force of the
stream is sufficient to tear away all or
binary PARTITION walls Of rooms. While
this stream is pouring from 500 to / 800
gallons of water a minutes on the flames
two large streams. each pouring as many
more gallons q minutes. can be thrown
from MOBILES located on the body of the
apparatus, and like that on top of the
tower, these two MOBILES can he turned
raised and lowered at will With the
three streams turned on from 5000 to 5000
gallons Of water can be thrown every
minute into burning building. Such a
volume of water, Ii is claimed will food
out the iiercest of fires.
The fire alarm system receives Mt the
central office all alarms from the various
boxes or stations. The alarm box il at
tached to the lamppOst or telegraph post
IL is covered with glass which has to be
broken before the key can be obtained to
the inner box. The brass knob inside the
latter is then turned and the alarm is
registered at the central office the num-
Der Of the box being indicated This
number is Immediately re-transmitted
from the central office by "A repeating in
strument which sends the signal over the
various circuits to the companies which
are bound by the rules, to respond The
inner alarm box contains. in addition to
the knob used in sending the ordinary
alarm, Morse key. which is employed
when additional help is required after the
arrival of the first company at the scene
Of Il fire In such case, the officer in
charge. ii. in his judgment. additional
companies are required, directs the send
ing of second alarm. which is sent by
Morse key from the box to the central
office. If still further help be needed,
third alarm is sent.
In addition to the street boxes there are
a number of special boxes in public de-
partments. theatres, hotels. academies,
colleges. and schools, which are in direct
communication with the central office.
Such institutions in most cities besides
Washington. are required by law to have
these special boxes. Many of the wires
in the alarm system are underground so
as to be immune from severe storms or
gales.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-17
HE PROVED HIS ABILITIES.
A Western sheriff shows His Quail
fication for Office.


From the earliest times the office of the
Sheriff of NaricOpa county has been the
lodge room of the Amalgamated Associa-
tfon of PreVaricatorS until an honorary
membership and an ability to shine in it
came to be rega rded as a necessary quail
ihcation for sheriff only a little less i'm
portant than the ability TO get enough
votes at the convention and the polls.
Sneriffs have usually been represented by
proxy in the meeting Of the association.
ard the proxy has always been some dep
uty. generally Charlie Standard. who as
a prevaricator has always successfully
held his own against all corners.
There was some apprehension that
Sheriff Stout would not I'LL the bill. He
was supposed TO be too matter of fact
Billy Noeur and Billy Williams were not
believed to he any more able liars than
the sheriff and Capt. Hi Mcdonald as an
outside deputy could not be expected to
attend the meetings of the association
Still in a rinch there was the ever re-
liable Standard 10 fail back upon But
Sheriff stout yesterday proved that he
didn't need any deputy prevaricator
An old settler who had lived in the val
lev longer than anybody was telling at
The sheriff : office yesterday of the dry
est season the valley had ever expert
anced. There had been nothing like it be
fore and nothing since None Of his
hearers had ever seen anything so dry.
He couldn't tell them how dry it was -
they would comprehend.
Sheriff Stout was reminded of one very
dry summer hltNin MS teSlurnct IN tl-e
valley. He had Just embarked OF the
cattle business. and had herd of year
ling calves. There was littlc water o.
his ranch. but no feed within ten niles.
Every morning he used to turn the calves
out 50 that they could go to the nearest
range where there was some grass bat
no water. He accordingly hung n eau
teen filed with water around the neck
of each calf one day he went ont to
the range to see the condition Of the
grass. which. he thought. must be get
ting short When he got there the calves
were feeding quietly on the bank of a dry
Watercourse. All at once they were st M
petled and wildly scattered in every df-
reetion. believing with fear The sher-
if went to see what was the cause o.
the commotion and found 1t to be huge
catfish which lad climbed up tine ilaux
and got into a fight with the calves over
the water In the canteens.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-17
FIRE FIGHTING METHODS
Systems Employed for Defending
Property in The District.
Organization aud Equipment of the
Washington Dcpnrtment-The New
Water Toyyer-InEenious Devices
to Prevent the Spread of Flames

The fire department of Washington,
though not by any means as large an
organization as that of New York or Chi
cago and other large cities is neverthe-
less equally efficient comparatively speak
ing. 1t comprehends. in all. ~ officers
and men and twenty-one companies Be
sides the chief there are three assistant
chiefs each having charge of a certain
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-05
sTocKR BRIDGE.

J. d. Wilcox was in Rutland last week.
Joseph Eubar was in Rochester Thurs
/ DAY.
Chas Grant was in Lincoln several days
/ last week.
Jim Eubar visited in Lincoln several
! days last week
Mrs. Mary Harrington of Bethel was at
| Pref Rand's Sunday.
Arab Holbrook spent several days in
Randolph last week.
Galen Fish and wife visited his parents
in Randolph last week
George Lamb is visiting his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Austin Lamb.
Mrs Matilda Grant has gone TO Lincoln
TO visit her son, David Grant.
Mrs. Laslxey and children recently vis-
tied her parents In Randolph.
Miss Inez Sawyer Of Exeter, \. H., vis-
tied at Pref Rand's Thursday.
Thomas Burroughs Is spending some
time with Miss Laura Walker.
Several from here attended the soldiers
reunion al Barnard Wednesday.
Clint Clafiins family Of Bethel spent
Sunday al r. \. Lawrence's.
Eli Perron and family spent Sunday at
Charlie Eubar's in Rochester.
Mrs. +. W. Clark recently visited at
fred Huntington's in Randolph.
Quite a number from here attended the
circus at Randolph last Thursday.
Miss Ethel West OF Rutland spent last
week at her uncle's, John sawyers.
Mr.. Allen and family OF Randolph spent
several days last week al Galen Fish's.
Newton Whitcomb and wife spent sat
urday at Cortez Bronson's in Rochester
Rev. G. A. Emery, former pastor here,
preached at the Onion church last Sun
day.
Mrs. John Sawyer and Miss West spent
a day last week at r. Changers In Pitts
field
Mr.. and Mrs. Newton whitcomh visited
at Crosby Martins in Rochester day last
week.
Frank Putnam and family spent several
days last week in Randolph, visiting
friends.
Mr.. Tatro and family Of starksboro
spent several days last week at Charlie
Grants.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert Manning Of Lin
coin are visiting his sons, George, Frank |
and VIII
Fred Rand has finished work for Dr. f /
L. Brigham and is At his grandiathcrs. r. /
A. AaNa :,
Lucian Blackmer OF Springfield visited 1
% Joel Blackmcr's and also called on Mrs. /
Nellie Nef last week
Miss Addie Wilcox from New York is |
visiting her father, }. ID. Wilcox, aud 1
other friends in town.
Mrs. philys Burgess Of Boston and Mrs. /
Maud Maynard Of Pittsheld visited At 4
Ransom Durkees last week.
II
John savers and went 10 school, caught t
lis arm on a hook and tore quite a cash.
making L necessary 70 take - stitches to
lose the wound
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-05
EAST BETHEL.

For sALE:-Two pairs 2-year-old grade
Holstein steers, pr. well mated.
2w o. w. BRoCKwAY. 4. Rethei
{. p. Whitney was home over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. b. Bowen were at Roch-
ester last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren A. Sanborn visited
at Barre last week.
Barnes and Howard Monkey returned to
Lowell, Mass, last week.
Miss Eva Pember is teaching in the
Spring district at Tunhridge.
Mrs Horace Clifford visited in Windsor
last week, returning Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ethan Jones visited in
Tunbridge the first OF the week.
Mr.. Smith OF woleott was at his neph-
ews, Smith Morrillis, last week
The school occupies Grange hall while
the schoolhouse is being repaired.
Miss HALEY Greene is teaching in the
Moses Rowell district, Tunbridge.
Albert Fowler Of Boston visited friends
in this vicinity lately, coming and return
ing on his wheel.
DIR. Fish was called to A. B. Bowen's
Monday night to see their baby who was
quite sick bat is better now.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fayette Greene started
last week for a carriage drive to Hard
wick, Underhill and other places in the
northern part of the state.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-05
Morse-Hall NuptIals.

one OF the prettiest weddings OF the sea
son was solemnized sept. 2nd, when John
Morse, Jr., of this town was married 10
Miss Lena Mabel Hall of Stratford, n. H..
al the home Of the brides sister. Mrs. E.G.
Rowe in Bethel Lympus, Rev. {. Magnus
Charlton officiating. The bridal party
entered the room to the strains OF the
Lohengrln wedding march, played by
Miss Lula Bowen. The bride was Hastily
attired in white organdie and carried 4
bouquet OF white asters. Mr.. and Mrs. T.
c. Rowe stood up with the couple and
Grace and Charlotte Rowe, nieees OF the
bride, dressed in pink and white. appeared
as Hover girls. The room was Handsomely
decorated and the bridal couple stood
under an arch OF green, under the center
OF which was suspended a floral bell. All
the rooms and hall was also decorated
with green and flowers. Two tables were
laden with presents, testimonials OF the
love and affection OF many friends and
relatives. The same day was the tenth
anniversary of the marriage of Mr.. and
Mrs. r. Z. Rowe and they were the reeipi-
ents OF appropriate gifts. Ii was also a
Oren Holbrook, who were among the
guests and had been married six years.
About 100 guests were present. Among
those from out OF town were Mr.. and Mrs.
X. Eugene Wilson. Mrs. A. A. Newell.
Leslie Newell OF Stockbridge. Mrs. r.
Holbrook and daughter. Cora. Mr.. and
Mrs. Oren Holbrook OF Randolph and the
Maxfeld and Lamb families. summer
boarders at Echo Farm.
The wedding supper followed, after
which social time was enjoyed BY all.
enlivened with instrumental and vocal
music by Miss Lula Bowen and Mrs. C.E.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-05
souTh srockaRInnE

Mr.. and Mrs. George Taggart visited Al
Alonzo keyes' recently.
Mrs. Elvira Staples returned to her home
IN Nashua, y. H., last Monday.
Miss Jennie Mckenzie OF Beverly. Mass
visited at Warren Prstt's last week.
Mrs. Sarah woodard OF Roxburv has
made her annual visiting trip in this Sec
ton and returned home last Tuesday.
Miss Pearl Davis has gone to Gaysville
into the family of Guy Hodgkins this
week 10 remain through the fall session 81
school,
John Trip and VIM. Kennedy of Vine
land, y. j., returned home last Monday
after two weeks visit with r. A. Winter
Mr.. Trips uncle.
Mrs. Augustus Newell and son. Leslie
were IN Bethel Lympus last Monday ~
attend the anniversary Of Ed Rowe and
wife, also the wedding Of John Morse and
Miss Hall "i'u
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Williamson vera
called 10 Gaysville last SATURDAY, to attend
the funeral OF her aunt, Mrs. Clarence Is
tabrook, whose body was brought FROM,
Lowell, Mass, and was inferred in Nh
Pleasant cemetery.
Mrs. Henry Leicester and son Of Rpt-
lahd were called here to attend the funeral
q her father, Benjamin Blanchard who
uied very suddenly last Tuesday. Services
were held at the NJ. E. church. Rev. Frank
Pittsfield. vas ID
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-05
SILVER LAKE.
Police Court.


Herbert +. Thayer of Warren worked
through having for John IL. Oambeil ON d
Mt. Hunger farm. He gave good satisfac-
ton, was paid and left in a manly man
per according to all accounts.
Thursday night. he came back late after
the family had retired and found the
house closed and being intoxicated be
ed TO break in. Mr.. Gambell got out OF
bed and endeavored to persuade Thayer 70
80 paaeeably away, but having more rum
nan sense in his head he returned with
greater determination and did get partly
through the window. Constable Richard
Hoar was sent for, who made the arrest,
taking him to a safe place for keeping
until he could be dealt with according to
law.
Friday morning be was brought into
court somewhat sobered and pleaded
guilty TO the charge Of intoxication. Ii
being the first offence, he was fined IS and
$500 costs, which he paid.
To the charge of trying to break into
Mr.. Gambell's house he pleaded not guilty,
was fined sl5 and costs, amounting to
s33.65, from which he took an appeal.
Bail was fixed at 800. L. p. Miner readily
came forward as surety for his appearance
at the next term of Windsor county court
Thayer was advised and ably defended
by Lawyer John j. Wilson of Bethel and
after his release took the first train for
Warren. Chas. w. Graves, town grand
Juror, suffering from III health, caused
States Attorney c. =. Tarbell TO prose-
cute. Mr.. Thayer brought his rum with
him, probably from Warren, as none was
procured in Barnard. The punishment is
considered light according to the provo
'ation, but the lesson and experience may
prove of benefit.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-05
WEST RRookElElp.

School viii commence Monday. Sept. 8.
Mabel Cassidy is working at j. W.
Untiedt's.
Mrs; Emma Rice is visiting her sister,
Mrs. Josie Rand.
Miss Hattie Thresher visited al b. A.
Flint's last week.
Miss Lorena Hutchinson returned from
Lake George last week
Pearl Clough and Miss Loitie Rising
blanchard were married last Saturday,
Aug. 81.
Bailey Coffin is stopping at sidney
Rand's while his parents are away on
their vacation.
Judson Hutchinson and wife visited al
W. A. Hutchinson's and Preston Fullers
the first OF the week.
One OF Wallace Blanchard's horses Was
found IN the pasture with a broken leg
Il was killed Friday.
Mrs. +. II. Chadwick and Miss I.ins are
to spend part OF the week IN Bethel. the
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. I. A. Chadwick.
Chester Annis has had the misfortune
TO lose two OF his yearling cattle recently
and third one j. sick. II is thought
they were victims OF some new disease
Mr.. and Mrs. Judson Hutchinson. Mr.
and Mrs. Stearns Hutchinson and Mr. and
Mrs. W. 4. Hutchinson visited al VIII
Hutchinson's. East Bethel. the last OF the
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hamlet Barrows Of Barton
Landing, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo sumner. Mr.
and Mrs. Chas. sumner. Mr.. and Mrs. j
W. Jntiedt, Mrs. Date Nichols and Mrs
Howe visited at Newton Summers the
first Of the week
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-05
GRANVILLE.

E. \. Hemenway went to Bethel Friday
Harry Wilson and wife went to Warren
Saturday
A number from Hancock attended the
dance Friday night.
Harry Kendall went to Highgate Mon
day on the excursion.
There was a corn roast at Harry Wash
burns Tuesday night.
r. j. Matthews OF Middlebury was in
town Monday ann Tuesday.
Mrs. Chas Blair and Mrs. French have
gone to Brandon for few days.
Harry Washburn has gone 10 New
Hampshire 10 work for the Paper Co.
The dance Friday night was well at
tended and good time was reported.
Several couples from Rochester came TO
Granville Friday 70 the dance at the lower
village.
Mrs. D. A. Pierson is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. II. Q.Boutelle,in Rochester
this week
orrie Briggs has sold his place to Eu-
gene Briggs and has bought a house IN
Northfield.
All were pleased to hear that Mertie
Maynard had successful operation and
Is on the gain.
Mrs. /. NJ. Ford and daughters and Mrs.
Frank Ninton and daughter called on
relatives in town Saturday.
Miss Cora Gagnon has gone to st. Al
bans TO attend school, Her mother went
with her Monday, returning Tuesday
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-05
NORTH PoMFRer

a new bicycle. 'fPs possessor a
es bliss Belle ss.I Bugoee is to teach so,..,
7. W. Strong and wife r.tn-
california one day last week ifon
Miss Bessie Tucker Of We, n.
visiting friends in this place. hartford i
Miss Mamie Parker returnsa
school IN Randolph last week 70 hsr
A few from this place tool. s.
al White River Junction last Frids, circus
Arthur Leonard returned II ~
at Williams college a few davs s ~ studies
Fred Mosher has moved onto ~
King. Frank
Frank Warren and family baq.
Jericho, where they expect d Il soas 70
awhile. y reside tos
Quite number from this vie;na
tended the soldiers reunion a, NV q.
last week. haInafa
Mrs. Charles Cor and daaebte, ~
paid visit 70 relatives al Csrmoan.' 4 g
H., last week. y
Dana Hewitt moved his boussbois
TO Rutland last week where h , ~. good
reside for awhile. NPe'e y
Most OF the schools IN town b....
Monday. Alice Hewitt teaches ~ an, A'l
school, Miss Mary Warren Al ~ nag
and Miss Corey OF woodstock tbs I'm esh'd
Hewittxille. guy
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-05
WEST HARrFoeo.

Lou Udall is added 10 the siek lj.t y
Goss Is in attendance. ~
DIR. Strong Of New York Is speBs,.
few weeks at the hotel
Mamie Doubleday went 10 s.. Rs,..
Monday 10 attend school
Nettie Fay Of Woodstock i stebs.s,
few days with Mrs. A. wills.
Dr. Kennedy from Sharon was cslIss i.
see Mrs. r. G. Munsell, who I. .as.,'.
from neuralgia.
The literary and social oommitt.s ,n
have a social Friday evening al tbe ts.lrv
Everybody invited
Rev. AR Watson from Bedford. n f
spent q few days with his brother. Dr Ii
W. Watson, the first Of the week.
Chsunccy Munsell was recently tie :.
cipicnt 81 q very nice double hira p..
ker shot gun from G. W. Dlmmfs x
Boston.