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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-10-24
No More Royal watermen.

Amongst other economics his ma +
esty has determined to fill up no more
vacancies in the ancient body of royal
watermen, who have been gradually
driven out of existence by the multi
plication of bridges and by more rap
id means of transport on the water.
In the days when Thomas Doggett,
"the famous comedian" gave his coat
and badge to perpetuate his loyalty
to the first prince of the house OF
Hanover, the watermen were still in
full force, and their connection with
the actors Ga point seldom understood
hitherto) is explained by petition
which they sent in to the privy coun-
Gil in the early seventeenth century
praying that the playhouses Shakes
peare's among others) might be re-
opened again after their long silence
during the plague, as the custom they
lost when no one went to the theater
was a very considerable fraction Of
their total income. In those DAYS
some thousands of them were able
seamen in the fleet, and for many
years afterwards they formed re-
serve scarcely less valuable than the
fishing fleets of Newfoundland are to
the modern navy of France.-London
Telegraph.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-10-24

The Central Vermont Railway company
viii run an excursion TO New York via
New London and steamer ssCity of LoweIl'i
Wednesday, Oct. Both.
The fare for the round trip from St.
Johns, Farnham, Waterloo, Chambly Ba-
sin and intermediate stations is $3.50; st.
Alexander, s6.25; Stanbridge, So; st. Ar
mand, $3.50; East Swanton, s.; Richford
to Greens Corners, East Alburgh to swan
ton, st. Adams to Hartland, Cambridge
Jet. to Essex Center, Williamstown. South
Barre, Barre and Montpelier, only IS.
Tickets good only on No. 2 express train
and branch trains connecting with it Oct.
Both. Good to return until Nov. Sth. 2w
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-10-24
In Memoriam.

Adam Egiin was born in Paterson, n.
j.. June 20, 1899. His parents were Thomas
and Mary Hamilton Eglin. At the age OF
nine years his parents died, leaving, as or
phans, his sister, three brothers and him
self. There was no property for their sup
port, and the family was separated. The
story of Mr.. Eglin's early life has the
charm Of a romance. He found refuge first
with kind neighbor and then with an
other farmer in Rockaway, where he en-
dured many hardships. AT last the little
boy took all his earthly possessions ian
extra shirt rolled 1t up under his arm and
walked away barefooted over the frozen
ground to the village, where he soon met
carriage maker from Haeketts town, who
was attracted by the bright and winning
face of the orphan and asked him to go to
his home. Here he was sent to school-a
privilege he had not had. Later on he
learned the trade of carriage trimming
with his benefactor. This occupied four
years and he became master. Soon the
war cloud burst and his loyal heart re-
sponded to the cry for help. He enlisted
in the u. S. Marine corps Dec. %, 1862. He
visited many foreign ports while in service
and was stationed for several months at
Key West in the blockade service. There
he contracted malarial fever and was sent
North, with a recommend for discharge,
but, improving on the journey, he did not
ask for the discharge. In March, 1866, he
was transferred to Charlestown, Mass,
where he finished his four-years service
and there he met the young lady who was
to be his wife. March 10, 1868, he was mar
ried by Rev. I. S. Hubbard to Augusta
Cornelia Boutwell, at the home of her par
ents, John and Sylvia Perkins Boutwell,
He followed his trade at Maiden, Dover
and Merrimack. March 4th, 1869, son was
born to Mr.. and Mrs. Eglin-a little sun
beam, that frightened the life of all who |
knew him for three and one-half years.
In 1913 the germs OF the disease contracted |
in the South so undermined his health |
that he gave up work and came to Bethel |
and built his house on River street. For |
many years he had been faithful member 1
Of the G. A. II. and was regular attendant |
at the meetings of the post at Bethel as
long as his strength permitted. In early /
life he experienced religion and joined the |
Baptist church. Little need be said i'm Gu
ogy. His pure life has said it, Hospitable
md sincere, with warm and tender heart,
none could know him but to love him.
The following letter from his commander
shows the esteem in which he was held
81. S. Recvg. Ship Ohio, Boston, Jan. IS,
s67.
Adam Eglin has served four years in the
j. S. Marine corps and received an honor
bile discharge Much OF this time he
ias been under my command aud / have
Ilways found him honest, truthful and
aithful in the discharge of his duties, and
uchI believe he will be found in whatever
,lace he may be called to fill.
GEORGE G. SToDDARD, 1st Lieut.. Z. S.
'iarines Comdg. Guard q. 5. s. Ohio.n
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-10-24
Men's InErnaitntle

Tramp-I'm not an idler, mnn.
I'm unfortunate.
Housekeeper - Humph. Did 80.
ever work for a living?
Tramp--Nes, mum. used Ia 4.
salesman fer DIR. Wigg's gold med
hair restorer. mum; an ! worked =
hard an faithfully fer him, mnm
that he discharged me.
Housekeeper - Nonsense! IN.
should he?
Tramp-You see. mum. the wor-,
an overwork tryin' to do big buss
ness fer him made me premature,
bald, NUM-. Y. Weekly.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-10-24
Banker Routs . Robher.

j. r. Garrison, cashier of the bank Of
Thornville, o., had been robbed OF health
by serious lung trouble until he tried
DIR. Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton. Then he wrote: at is the best
medicine / ever used for severe cold or
bad case of lung trouble. / always keep a
bottle on hand. Don't suffer with coughs,
colds, or any throat, chest or lung trouble
when you can be cured so easily. Only 50c.
and 81. Trial bottles free.
For sale by Drew 4 Leonard, Randolph.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-10-24

Miss Piukie- What d. you think q
this3 King Edward VII saws Amer.
lean girls are the preitiest in ,he wor3
Rival Bele-No doubt be had you j.
mind
q have never been over there."
NO. but he's been here. -N. y
Weekly.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-10-24

Chappie~Id inst like 20 know What
you mean by being engaged 70 both
Cholly and me az once2
Miss Pinkie-Why, bless me! there
is no harm done; you can't either
Of you afford 70 marry me, you know.
~. y. Weekly.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-10-24
Wight nav. Repented.

John, ! think hear robbers u th'
house."
Don't say a word. dear; perhaps
they are the ones who charged yousli
for your last hat, and perhaps ihey
are going to bring some Of the ST
back"-Yonkers Statesman
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-10-24

ITS kind Of discouragiug. Ethel
said Mr.. Cumrox; kind o. discoursg.
ing"
''What is. father?"
Its a month since YOU read your
graduation essay, and they haven't
taken your advice on how 10 run The
government Washington s;sr.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-10-24
What's Your Face Worth ?

sometimes fortune, but never, il You
i nave sallow complexion, a jaundiced
l1oAi moth patches and blotches on the
p hlh,,-s y. signs Of liver trouble. But Dr.
Kings New Life pills give clear shin
rosy cheeks, rich complexion. OnIv DC,
FOR sale by Drew & Leonard, Randolph.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-10-24

Oars az bubble breasted jacket
De duhhie-breasted sack
B1r's De- Guhbls- breasted mackIutash
uaf keeps Do watah backs
Dare DE- auhhie-hrfasted ohdrC1aE
he duhhle-hrchsted vest.
But a bubble breasted chicken
Mul suit dis chile De- best
-Arkausaw Thos Cat
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-10-24

"Mrs. Wabash looks ike such
loable woman"
"Lovablel / should say she was loF'
ablei That's her long suit. She bad
five husbands in seven years! =
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-10-24

PASTOR am panied to see, dear
brother. that you viii sleep In church
on Sunday.
Parishinner-Of course. Why noi'
Isn't Sunday a day of rest?--Deiroi
Free Press.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-10-24

"Nas Gobang's marriage a sue
cess?"
Il hardly think so. I heard him
say the other day that he wo.a
never 60 to the penitentiary for Dig
amy BROOKLYN Life.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-10-24

Chatterton (sourly)-why dontyou
60 into the water?
His Wife (naiyely)-Would you BAN,
me take all the starch out 81 The eol
lar and cuffs Of my bathing suit2-
brooklyn Eagle.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-10-24
In the Year 1000.

First Citizen-It's a shame that
these air ship companies haven't more
regard for public comfort!
Second Citizen-Yes, indeed! They
should at least put on more air ships
during the rush hours.-Puck.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-10-24

Muggins-A woman can never keep
a secret.
Northumberland Ny wife ara !
had been engaged for four hours De-
fore soul knew anything about IT,
Philadelphia Record.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-10-24

Jake-Here's an advertisement n
III paper fer that dog you found. The
man wot owns him offers reward
Jim-How dye know its a mani
Jake-rh' paper says mo questions
asked. ~. Y. Weekly.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-10-24

The Serpent
IN Eden ~ ~ ~
BY GwENDoLEN ovERToN

A GREAT deal of unhappiness would
n be spared us in this world If the
pagan in us would stop cropping up il
our tendency to consider ourselves al
picked out individually a marks fol
the shafts of the gods-if we would but
adapt ourselves to broader modern
view of life. II for instance, Miss Bah
bington had been willing to consider
Terriers case impersonally, in the light
of the triumph % environment over
heredity, both she and Ferrier would
probably have been very much better
off-or even had she realized that 1t
was primarily her own fault, in any
event.
She would have married him and
have gone west with him when he
wanted her to go. He urged as much.
Fate and physicians eonspired together
TO send him to the jumping-off place;
the least she could do would be TO go
along, he said. But Miss darlington
was cast in the same mold as that
queen who ended upon the guillotine
because she would not fly from France
without her neeessaire. She urged the
essentially of trousseau. Ferrier
said things about clothes in general
that only the fact that he was III and
not himself could have excused-things
that no woman might hear unmoyed.
A final quarrel threatened, but il end
ed in a compromise.
Ferrier would go to the Pacific coast,
as he had been bid, and, the trousseau
being completed, Miss Darlington
should take along her mother and It.
and marry him there. 1t would be
somewhat unconventional, but Cali
fornia itself was that, so no one would
have reason to be shocked. Moreover,
the prospect Of separation from Fer
rier for a year or So was a thing Miss |
did not like TO contem- 4
plate. She cared for him good deal |
more than her insistence upon the 4
trousseau would lead one not versed in 1
the workings Of the feminine mind to
believe.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-10-24

4 see that a pearl necklace pas
Just been sold in Paris for Ssi.s5o
Strange how fools with money VI"
throat away."-Cleveland Plain Dealer
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-10-24
An m uistaEe.

Belle-Do you think the world
growing better9
Floral thought so. my dear una
married George to reform him
Smart Set.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-10-24
Wasted Energy.

A wood saw could be operated with
the energy wasted by a bald-headed
man in slapping at flies that get away.
Chicago Daily News.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-10-24

The Patient-Is il true that "ei'"
rarebits are unhealthy?
The Doctor can't say. Twas ne' -
called in TO attend one.-N. y. Noii1'
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-10-24

Wyld-De Rox has been sick long
time, hasn't he? +,
DR.. Doum-Yes; but he can amor
it.-Brooklyn Life.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-10-24
Inrccnrnireh-

rhe wise look dismal / surmise.
Because folk won't believe they're el..
Puck
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-10-24

nhen some people are unable 10 do
News. y Dally
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-09-13
The Direct Way.

1t is not the man who goes around
talking Il himself hat succeeds in
life. The most disagreeable people We
have to deal with are the people who
assert that their friends ought to
know that they are sick or neglected
or in want. The way to get, says
Jesus. is TO so right up and ask for it.
Treat heaven in the same manly fash
ion. \ thing that is worth having is
worth seeking for. Great discoveries
come TO men first as mere shadowy
hints. There is Il vague suspicion that
such or such phenomena mean more
than has been wrought out. and men
spend their lives in trying to de
velop' the powers so i~ndistinctly re-
vealed. See the good Of your soul in
that way, says the Lord. When you
wish a favor of n friend, you do not
walk round his house and peep into his
windows. You go right to his door and
knock till some one comes out. Be as
earnest about your souls needs if you
would win heavens favorable consid-
eration.-Selected.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-09-13
Honesty of Life.

The test of religious principle in the
eyes Of the world is honesty of life.
If it be apparent that n is not hon
est in temporal things, his professions
of religion will not be accepted as of
much worth. They will be suspected
as hypocritical. The effect of genuine
piety is to lead men TO do what God re-
quires Of them. The prophet sums it
all up in one sentence, What doth God
require of thee but to do justly. love
mercy and walk humbly with thy
God?" These things are the fruits of
a true faith in the Lord, by which we
accept Him as our God. Any deviation
from this law of rectitude on the part
of Christians at once indicates some
thing wrong.-Christian Instructor.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-09-13

Careful speech would seem to be a
necessity of the daily life of Christians
if they believe the Scriptural asscr-
ton, by rhy words thou shalt be iusti-
fed and by thy words condemned"
Our lips are Il own. We have the
right TO use language, but it should be
tempered with discretion. Once n
scornful or angry or censorious speech
passes the gate of the lips we n
control il, and its effects are beyond
Il estimation. Let us be careful what
we say, and on u lips let us have the
law of kindness.-Christian Intelli-
gcncer.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-09-13
Captain r. A. Mitchell,

l had scarcely got behind the breast
works when the glare of the burning
wood showed me half a dozen men
dashing up to the fire, and l knew they
would try to scatter 1t.
when l count three. fire into the
crowd. One, two, three"
-Four bullets fed at the little knot of
men below. We could not see who was
hit, but all turned and started down
the declivity, though one man dropped
before he had gone n dozen yards. We
lost no time in reloading and had q
new charge ready in every piece before
seeing any signs of their return. But
Buck. who took more time and made
more fuss about his work than all the
rest together, had scarcely rammed his
charge home and fixed the percussion
cap on the nipple when three men
made a dash at the fire. Two of them
reached it and began to kick vigorous
ly. l took deliberate aim at one of
them and shot him through the head.
My gun had scarcely cracked when
Helen let drive at the remaining a
He staggered, but kept on kicking at
the fire. l snatched Bucks gun and
finished him, dropping him on the burn
ing brands. The third man, who had
started forward several times and
each time turned back, got out of sight
as quickly as possible.
Look a. DART! cried Ginger, pointing
to the east.
turned my head, and there above
the horizon was the faintest trace OF
dawn.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-09-13


IDENTIFY making a hearty supper, keep
ing the men running back and forth
from the fire. filling her plate or her
cup at every trip.
After supper we could see that the
conference was resumed between Hell
en- and the guerrillas. She was evil
IDENTIFY arguing with them toseffect q
! purpose. The captain had q good deal
to say, but all were taking part in the
debate. Then the girls started for our
fort. One of the men approached the
captain and shook q fist In his face.
The captain knocked him down. An
other started after the retreating party.
but was intercepted. A general fight
ensued. some Of the men placing them
selves between the others and the girls,
who were now coming up the hill,
quickening their pace at every step.
Cooking my carbine, l ran down to
Join the girls. meeting them midway
between the fort and the guerrilla
camp. First Jack came dashing past
me, wild with terror, her cheeks blanch-
ed. her eyes staring. Helen came on
more slowly, turning occasionally with
hot checks and flashing eye. Below,
among the guerrillas, was a babel
swearing, bowling and shooting the
protecting party being the stronger
0Id keeping the others at bay. l put
my arm behind Helen and hurried her
up the steep slope. When we got to
the fort lack was already there. crouch
ing behind the rampant, her head ap-
pearing above 1t, her eyes as big as
saucers.
"Goody gracious, what a fool I was
to go down there! Wouldn't do 1t again
fo' anything"
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-09-13

XNGN
Nervous, weak, run down 2
Turn about, woman. Take
TANGIN. It's safe, that's sure

these two girls, without other weapon
than woman's loneliness, descend the
rocky slope toward the guerrilla camp
They moved hand in hand, as l have
seen graceful ships sail side by side
Helen was the taller and the more
commanding, but both walked erect,
Helen buoyed by n native courage,
Jaqueline confident IN the possession
of n gift, n genius for bending men to
her will.
They had scarcely left US when the
guerrillas caught sight of them and
stood looking up in stupid wonder.
Ginger. Buck and | were staring down
upon them, Ginger's eyes starting out
of his head, Buck leaning excitedly
over the rampant. | clutching my car
blnc. On went the girls, between the
thanking rocks, out upon a gentle swell,
through a slight depression. over
stones, weeds. brambles, till at last
they came within 80 yards of the guer-
rilla camp. Then came a cheer from
the bandits-I knew not whether of tri-
umph or welcome-and the girls en-
tered the camp.
What they said, what was said to
them, l could not hear. | could only
see. Captain Ringold raised his hat
and stood with it in his hand. He was
evidently speaking, for the men gather
ed around, and all seemed to be intent
on him and the girls. Then | saw
Helen step a little to the front. and all
faces were turned to her. Occasionally
she made n gesture, now turning TO
little fortress, now pointing the finger
of scorn at the guerrillas, as though to
shame them or to influence whatever
Of manliness there might be in them.
She was making them a long speech.
At least. 1t seemed S % to me, who could
see, but not hear. AT last there was n
cheer. The conference was ended.
Then the little actress. Jaqueline. was
evidently using her art. She would
whisk up to one of the men. stand be-
fore him in a favorite position of hers,
bent slightly forward. and shake her
finger in his face. All the men stood
watching her. Occasionally there came
a burst of laughter, a yell of applause,
a clapping Of hands. and | knew that
Jack was carrying her audience.
Then | could see the figures below
beginning to busy themselves about
preparations for supper. Helen and
Jack took hold as they had done once
the men permitting them to do
the work.
Buck. beside me, chuckled.
"What Is II, BuckT'
THAT consumed Jacks goin roun'
thar with the skillet in one han an
somep'n she's got in the other.
Wish was thar"
When supper was served, each man
We'd with the others to provide for their
guests. Jack was seated on the ground.
back resting against a tree. a plate
IN her lap, a tin cup at her side, evil
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-09-13

Men go to great lengths TO bring the
preaching of the law into discredit and
disfavor. They strive to belittle the
Old Testament and the Epistles that
they may destroy a legal spirit, as they
call it, and establish the reign of love.
But love is law; love without law is
not love. God as a sovereign has estab-
llshed law in the natural and spiritual
world. He administers law. ODE
dience h life with honor; disobedience
is death with dishonor.-Christian In
~telligeucer.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-09-13
CHAPTER NIV-CONTINUED.l

Having failed to find an outlet in
our rear we had no choice but to face
our enemies. | cast my eyes over the
only route open to a night surprise
On II right. not far below, was the
pare race of a rock 20 feet high, around
which was no path. To the left auoth-
er rock projected in such fashion that
While an enemy climbed over it his sill
houette would appear against the sky.
Noticing an abundance of frewool
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-09-13
BE Swift.

Be swift. dear heart. in loving. for time is brief.
And thou may'st soon along life's highway keep
step with grief.
Be swift. dear heart. In saying the kindly word.
When ears are sealed, thy passionate pleading
will not be heard.
Re swift. dear heart. in doing the gracious deed.
Lest Soon they whom thou holdest dearest be past
the need.
Be swift, dear heart, in giving the rare, sweet
flower.
Nor wait TIC heap with blooms the cssket in some
sad hou..
Dear heart, be swift In loving; time speodeth on.
And all thy chance Of ilessed service viii soon Ia
gone.
Christian Work