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The Conservative, 1901-01-31
A hundred years
ago John Jacob
Astor of New York
THE COMMON
PEOPLE.

was a very common German emigrant.
But he had uncommon judgment,
energy, temperance, industry and fru.
gality. Exercising all these potentialities
with jndicious efficiency, he became a
man of property. He left, at his death,
great wealth to his descendants. Vast
public benefits have accrued to the COM
mon people of New York because Of his
uncommon Judgment and his accumu
lative sagacity. The Astor free
library is only one of the monuments to
his character, acquisitiveness and name.
Yet demagogues in 1901 denounce his
posterity-which in every war has
furnished patriotic and gallant defenders
of the United States-as plutocrats and
unworthy the respect of plain people.
Philip D. Armour fifty years ago was
day laborer and yet when he died in
the beginning Of
" 90 this year he left a
gigantic fortune, Notwithstanding he
had endowed colleges and established
institutions of charity and religion
which had taken away from his fortune
several millions of dollars. He was of
the common people, raised in frugal
industry, Injured to hardship and
ennobled by physical and intellectual
labor. His benefactions to the race will
live and thrill with energy, nerve with
ambition the SONS of the people for
generations to come, while the oratory
which denounces men for acquiring and
controlling capital will be remembered
only as phenomenal eruptions of self.
seeking demagogy.
Less than fifty years since brawny
The Conservative, 1901-01-31
Common plati-
tudes served hot in
COMMON.

tudes served hot in
populistic orations, become commoner
when fed out cold in plain type on cheap
paper. And the commonest appetite
cannot relish warmed over and rehashed
inanities served frozen. Gold f1abbergast
is not as edible as that, sizzling hot, from
a silver tongue, which is propelled by a
peerless pair of lungs, and garnished
with musical voice.
The Conservative, 1901-01-31
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The Conservative, 1901-01-31
PUBLISHED WEEKLY.
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JOURNAL DEVOTED TO THE DISCUSSION
OF POLITICAL, ECONOMIC AND SOCIOLOGICAL
QUESTIONS.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-11-07
CASTING A CHECK.
Difficulties Experienced in n Strange
City by a WeII-Known New York
Newspaper Man.

The difficulties of cashing a check in
a strange city were experienced the
other night in Boston by a well known
New York newspaper man, who con-
duets one of the chief departments of
one Of the principal metropolitan
journal, relates the New York Times.
1t happens that he has no friends in the
Hub; that is, no acquaintance. In his
search for some one TO cash his check
and it was all he had except few cents
he found several people who, when
he told them who he was confessed to
be daily readers of his writings, but
either they were temporarily impecuni-
Gus or doubtful that he was the man he
pretended to be.
He had been on a vacation in rural
district, where the natives made no
hesitation Of giving him greenbacks
for the newspaper checks, but when he
struck the city he found things entire
" different. The hotel clerk remem-
bered him as a guest Of june, and rec
ognized the Endorsement of the check
and the signature on the register as
the same; but he said that that would
not serve as Identification. No news
paper man knew him except by reputa-
tion, and, after Flooding from one Of
fee to another, he was obliged to ask
his Office to telegraph on description
of his personal appearance. Then, and
not until them, did he succeed in get
ting ahead of the incredulity of the
hotel clerk and secure money enough
to settle his bill and buy his ticket back
to New York.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-11-07
FINISHING OF BRoADcLoTH.
Various Processes Undergone by ths
Goods Before 10 Il Placed
ON Sale.

In some mills the goods are buried
and sewed as soon as they come from
the loom, but generally they are first
washed, then buried, sewed, carbon
lied, neutralized, dried, weighed and
measured for the fulling II goods
containing a large amount Of seeds,
burrs, etc, are fulled before carbon
izing, il is often found necessary 10
carbonize a second time, as a great
part Of the vegetable matter has be-
come so firmly imbedded in the body
of the cloth that the acid cannot easily
reach it. This extra carbonizing is
liable TO injure the goods.
Both sulphuric and acetic acid have
been used for many years in fulling.
Sulphuric acid has been mostly en-
ployed for piece dyed goods, felts and
similar fabrics. Aeetic acid has found
the most favor for wool dyed cloths,
and sometimes a mixture composed
of half of each kind has been found TO
work well. The strength Of the acid
solutions varies between one and one
half and two per cent.
The goods are first saturated with
the acid solution. Some finishers full
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-11-07
SERVED GEN. JACKSON.
Death of Alfred jackson, the oioes'
Servant Who Saw the Pres
ident Die.

A picturesque Character of the south
has just passed away in Alfred Jack
son, the body servant of President An
drew Jackson, relates the New YORK
Sun. lie was 90 years old and his death
removed the last of the family OF sery-
ants of the celebrated Hermitage I'M
der it's first master.
The reputation of Uncle Alfred, as
he was known to thousands, is national.
For years he had been the most inter-
esting figure at the Hermitage, where
he had lived almost a century. lie was
born on the Hermitage farm soon after
Gen. Jackson made that beautiful spot
his home. When the civil war broke
cut he and his wife, Gracey, alone OF
the servants, stayed with their mis-
tress, never leaving the place for an
hour.
In the lifetime of Gen. Jackson the
old darby was one of the most favored
servants, and when the great man
passed away Alfred was at his bedside.
His, chief Characteristic was always his
extreme loyalty to Gen. jackson. 9th
er men attained to some sort of reputa-
ton, but none-to him-eyer reached
the generals pinnacle of fame. When
Alfred was presented to ex-President
Rutherford b. Hayes he merely said;
"Ef you had been as great a man as
Ginral Jackson could most shake 20
hand off"
The old servants greatest desire was
to be buried in the garden near the last
resting place Of his former master, his
ideal of all greatness, and he has his
wish. He has been buried just north Of
the tomb Of Gen. jackson, the Ladies
Hermitage association directing this.
N. Y. Sun.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-11-07
ANTIPATHIES OF DOGS.
Great Aversion Is shown TO Some In
animate Objects by the
CANNES.

Persons who are fond of dogs cannot
fail to notice what very odd antipathies
they take. A pug dog owned bp an up
town man showed the greatest aversion
to bags of charcoal, purchased by the
owner in winter to conserve the heat of
the fire. If one of these bags was placed
across the threshold of room the dog
would bark and spring at it with the
greatest demonstration of ferocity of
which a dog is capable; but he would
not touch the offending object.
The production of the charcoal bag
was found to be much more effective
punishment and means of restraint
than the severest whipping.
A man who heard this story told an
another, says the Philadelphia Record,
concerning his Gordon setter, which
manifests the most extravagant terror
at the sight Of a bicycle pump. AT the
approach Of the pump he will seurry
away, barking shrilly in the widest
excitement. At times he viii become
so Infatuated as to leap toward it. but
he always turns tail before actually
touching it, and the sight Of the pump
will subdue him when all other meth
DDS Of correction fail.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-11-07
The WORLDS
RECORD IN
MEDICAL SCIENCE BEATEN
History That viii Live in Ages
to Come.

During the last few days of the
month many poor sufferers were turn
ed away, not being able to gain adj
mittance, on account of the large
crowds that gathered at DR.. Merrow's
office. 8 South Main ST., Barre, VT
During the month of September,
li4l patients treated for all phases OF
disease, on a positive guarantee that If
they were dissatisfied on Oct. 2Sth,
their money would be returned to
them, and that out of that number not
a single one returned for their money
back; and it should BIS remembered
that the class of patients treated by
this physician have been doctoring for
years with other physicians, without
obtaining any relief, and to think that
1871 poor sufferers should be quickly
cured by the new system of treatment.
It seems almost incredible, neverthe-
less it is on absolute fact that they do
cure after all others fail During the
last few days OF September many
patients said, "Why Doctor, did not
really believe when | came to you that
] could be so quickly cured, and to
think that you are willing to return
our money if we are dissatisfied, is
something no other doctors ever would
do
Owing to the many who were unable
TO gain admittance during the last few
DAYS of the month. on account of the
crowds, the doctor will continue TO
treat TOR a short time only before rails
ing the price, catarrh, rheumatism
and all diseases OF the stomach, liver
and kidneys, for s. per month and
furnish all medicines free of charge.
Young or middle aged Men who have
led gay life or INDUCED In the follles
of youth, self abuse or later excuses
have broken down yonr system, you
feel the symptoms stealing over you.
Mentally, physically and sexually you
are not the man you used to be. viii
you heed the danger signal and be
cured before it is too late? The new
method Of treatment never fails cur
ing, no matter how serious or when
contracted; the losses or blood disease
entirely destroyed No fear ofthen OF
return in after years when you are
happy in domestic lite. Take treat.
ment in time and save the sad exper.
fence of other victims OF the dreadful
diseases. Office days; Mondays
Wednesdays and Saturdays Hours
10 10 y a. m, 2 80 TO 4, Z to 8 p. m.
Illustrated book free.
Telephone 106-l1
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-11-07

the Foods pdruany m soap, then wash
them thoroughly and complete the
fulling process with acid. Alter the
fulling Is completed. the goods are
neutralized IN the same way as in the
carbonizing process. The cloth Is nov
extracted, and, in case IL is not 20 be
carbonized before fulling. Is sent 70
the fulling MILL After fulling The
goods are gigged. dried and cropped.
a double gig is nearly always used.
For the finishing part Of the process
both cylinders are run with the nap.
The amount OF the gigging, says n.
Reiser. in the Textile World, depends
upon the fneness OF the goods. Il
should be continued until a smooth,
lustrous surface Is obtained. In or
der 20 set the nap, the goods are
wound, while wet. on rolls. and left
in this condition from II 10 - hours
or until the greater part 81 the water
has been drained of; the rolls are oc-
casionally turned end for end during
this time The goods are now dried
the nap being brushed down az the
same time They are next back
ourled. and given five or six runs on
the cropping shear; after shearins
they are brushed. hot pressed in
plate press. steamed for a quarter o.
an hour and left 70 cool on rolls. The
goods are next dried and weighed tof
the dyeing process.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-11-07

Good specimens Of old japanese work
form an Investment which is more Sc
cure and more certain to be prof
liable than that in any other
kind Of art production, according
to authorities in art valuation.
Fashions in pictures, in old books
in prints, in European ceramics
change. Moreover all these things can
be perfectly initiated continually. But
it is absolutely certain that the fine
specimens of japanese work viii in
crease enormously in value within a
few years. Fewer and fewer Of them
will appear in the market, and. IS has
been said. they cannot be reproduced.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-11-07
Mrs. L. A. Harris, Prominent Member
of Chicago Woman's Political Club, tells
how Ovarian Troubles may be Cured with
out Surgical Operation. She says

Doctors perfect for operations The minute
there any trouble nothing but operation will do them
hundred dollars and and included the costs are PAM and
agony, and often death.
suffered eight years with troubles spent hundreds
of dollars relief until doctors agreed that operation
my only chance life My had been using Lydia f. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound for her troubles and been cured
strongly urged let the doctors and Try the Com
pound. did last used il faithfully with the Sana
tive Wash for five months and was eoed find that my troubles
and my health restored II would only try LYDIA
E. Pnkhams Vegetable Compound FIRST fewer surgical operations
would -MRs l. A. HARRIS 21S East Sst ST. Chicago III
$4,000 FORFEIT IF THE ABOVE LETTER is NOT GENUINE
When women are troubled Irregular suppressed painful
menstraon weakness, eucorrhga placement or liberation q the
womb that hearngdown feeling inflammation ot the oNae back
ache boatng fatulence general debility indigestion and nervous
with dizziness antne
hssitude excabty irritaby serssne melancholy
gone feelings blues and hoTeessnes
they tried remedy Lydia T.
Pinkhams Vegetable such troubles
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-11-07

Book Agent-Here, sir, is a brand
new edition of dictionary which is
being
Victim-I don't want any dictionary.
Book Agent-But your children, sir,
thew surely should have one.
Victim-Have no children-only a
az.
Book Agent-Well, you may need 1t
TO throw at the cat. It's very effective
that way.-N. Y. Times.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-11-07
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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-11-07
Chip of the old block.

"What a fine head your boy has,
said an admiring friend.
"Yes," replied the fond father,
"he's a chip Of the old block-ain't
you, my boy?"
"Yes, father; teacher said yester-
day that l was young blockhead."-
Tit-Bits.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-11-07
Something Worth Knowing.

Book Agent-If you'll buy this book,
sir, I'll guarantee that you'n learn one
thing that will save you lots of money.
Man of the House-I'll take it. What
will it teach me?
"Never to buy another book from a
book agent."-Harlem Life.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-11-07
one to Admire.

"Somehow," she said, Il never can
zee you without thinking OF truth. "
rs that so?" he asked, being fell
low who was always doing something
original. -,
Eyes. Truth crushed TO earth Will
rise again, you know" -.
but what has that to do with me =
well, you've been thrown down oy
nearly every girl in this town, but l
see that you continue to come up smil-
tng.'-Chieago Record-Herald.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-11-07

Albany. n. ", claims the honor Of
having made the first carriage manu-
featured entire in this country. Sew
eral were built in the year 1914, and the
event was duly noted at the time as an
evidence Of the spread of United States
enterprises.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-11-07

sport-Did you see the Derby when
you were abroad?
Travels-No. l did see a close race
in Great Britain, though.
Sport-That so? What wasi It?
Travels-The Scotch. - Philadelphia
Press
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-11-07

"How would you define diplom-
acy?" asked the student.
Diplomacy" answered the man of
experience, sis the art of conducting
a quarrel without becoming visibly
angry."-Washington Star.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-11-07
Town Improvement.

1--WE have had three cases of APP
pendicitis in the last three days"
says a rural exchange. That shows
how the town is improving. All we
could boast few years ago was or
binary measles. Atlanta Constitu-
ton
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-11-07

81 clutehed that child and saved
her from falling off the street car
going at frightful speed"
THAT was fortunate"
mot for me; the child's mother
berated me for tearing it's frock.'-
Chicago Record-Herald.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-11-07
IL Made business

First Suburbanite-What was the
strawberry and ice cream social at the
chapel given as benefit for, last
night?
Second Suburbanite-I am not sure;
but guess it was 70 make business for
the new doctor.-Puck.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-11-07

Little Willie-Say, pa, what's the
difference between a genius and a
lunatic?
Pa-If there is any difference at all,
my son, the odds are in favor of the
lunatic. He, at least, is sure OF his
board and clothes.-Chieago Daily
News
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-11-07
Good words scarce.

"If we can't speak well of people"
said the gentle young woman, sit is
better not to talk of them at ALL"
"Nes," answered Miss Cayenne;
shat is why the weather is such a
prevalent topic of conversational
Washington Star.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-11-07

Mistress Ito the new servant, who
has oversight herselD-How about
breakfast, Bridget?
Bridget-Ye naden't trouble to
bring me up anything, ma'am, l
amt feelin' very hungry this morn
mn. Y. World.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-11-07

There's a small grain Of wisdom
Which runneth this way:
Men who have horse-sense
Know how to say neigh"
PHILADELPHIA Record.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-11-07

Dyer-Marriage is something like
joining a secret society.
Dwell-Except that the initiation
fees are ALPHABETICALLY Life.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-11-07
Free from Mountain Stream.

white coal" is the striking name
given BY a French paper to the force
generating electricity by harnexsed
mountain streams.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-11-07
Then and Now.

"This IS indeed a lonely world
Said the widow, with a sigh
But now she has caught on again.
And she winks her other eye.
Chicago Daily News.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-11-07

Cream Balm Is placed into the nostrils. spreads
over The membrane and i absorbed. Relief Is I'm.
mediate and cure follows risnot drying-doo.
not produce sneezine Large sze, 50 cents At Drug.
elsis or By mail; Trial size. 10 cents.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-11-07
"Cowardl"


Coward nuffinl Yer don't t'ink
I'd lift me hand agin me mudder, do
yer?''-Chieago American.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-11-07
Nasal
GATARRK
IN az ~ stages.
Ely's Cream Balm

cleanses, soothesa and heals
the diseased membrane.
Itcures caiarrh and drives
away a cold in the head
quickly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-05
For People TO Decide.
MONEY FOR HENNEPIN:
So75,oOo RECOMMENDED.

Items of interest to Illinois and the
nearby states found in the sundry
civil appropriation bill reported by
Representative Cannon at Washing
ton are: For the continuation of the
Chicago public building, $1,000. 900;
rental for temporary quarters for pub
lie Offices at Chicago $z5 500; for the
Illinois and Mississippi canal, $975,-
600; improvement of the Calumet
harbor, 1855. 900; for machinery and
shop fixtures at Rock Island
arsenal, $40, 900; for the care and
preservation of the buildings at that
place, $40 600; replanking the Moline
bridge, 81, 50oi for operating the via
duct, $12, 500
For the postoilice at Clinton, Iowa,
So, 900; postoffice at Creston, Iowa.
S25, 900; public Building at Oskaloosa,
Iowa. $25 900; public building at
Omaha, Neb $3.50. 900; postof1ice at
Joplin, Mo-. $25. 900.
Improvement of the Detroit river,
1926, 900; improvement of the harbor
at St. Joseph, Mich, $3S, 00a; for the
maintenance of the soldiers home at
Danville, Ill, $276 250.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-05
PERSONAL POINTS.

Col. G. l.. Walker is in Springfield.
Miss lone Burns was in Port Byron
today.
j H. 'rrimble, OF Peoria, was in the
city yesterday. q
Leroy Hampson went hunting today
in the vicinity of Geneseo.
Sheriff Cralle is confined to his bed
with an attack of the grip.
Miss Mary Durham spent Sunday at
home, returning to Chicago today.
The condition of Township Collec-
tor Conrad Schneider is reported I'M
changed today.
Mrs. A Z. Newland. of ID nver, ar
rived this morning for visit with
her daughter, Mrs. G. NJ. Stone
braker.
Miss Minnie Lindstrom, who has
been very low with typhoid pneu-
monia at her home. Sl3 Sixth avenue,
is now recovering.
DR. N M Moore, who located in
Rock Island last fall. and who has
since undergone siege of typhoid
at the Presbyterian hospital in Chi
cago. returned to the city last night
to again take up his practice.
President George H. Kingsbury,
Secretary George Schneider. w. G..
Maucker end M. III. Sexton are in De-
catur representing the Rock Island
Retail Merchants association at the
retail merchants state convention.
Mai and Mrs. G. w. Halves. Mr..
and Mrs. f. o. Van Calder, j. w.
White Mrs. Nettie Mckinney. DR..
Hada Burkhart. Mrs Bertha E Perry.
Mrs. Sarah Hathaway and Mrs. Mary
e Mulcahey of this city, and Mrs.
Watt, of Moline. left this morning for
Springfield to attend the supreme
camp of the Royal Neighbors OF
America.