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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-12-26
HOUSEHOLD BITS.
Odds and Ends of Domestic Lors
That May Come in
Handy.

Bookmarks, new sort, of heavy
ribbon incrusted with jewels, are a
late manifestation at the book shops
and counters, says the New York Post.
A recommended polish to use on a
piano case is made from equal parts of
vinegar and parafiin oil. Put together
in bottle and shake well before using
This is said TO give particularly brill
liant polish.
Baked asparagus offers variety in
the service of this vegetable. Cut the
stalks into inch lengths and boil them
slowly in sailed water. When tender
drain and arrange in a baking dish,
pouring over a rich drawn-butter
sauce or sauce Hollandaise. Crate a
good cheese-Parmesa is the best
over the top and brown in hot oven.
A mahogany polish that is highly
recommended is prepared by mixing
together one-quarter of pint each of
turpentine, linseed oil, alcohol and
vinegar. Put in a bottle and shake
before using. The furniture should be
cleaned first with soft flannel and
little of the mixture applied at time.
When well rubbed in polish with an
old silk handkerchief.
The young mother should remember
that the hungry baby does not cry vio-
lently, but rather makes its want
known in a subdued manner. When an
infant cries hard and sharply it is
more likely to be in distress from
previous meal rather than clamoring
for another No rule is more careful
ly insisted upon by the trained child
nurse Of to-day than the regular feed
ing of her charge, with nothing Of
fered TO it between these times. 1t is
pity that as soon as a child is out
Of babyhood the clamoring to eat be-
tween meals, usually arising from
restless desire to be doing something
different, is so quickly gratified by the
mother that il becomes in a very brief
time habit exceedingly difficult to
conquer
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-12-26

The sheriff unlocked the door and
entered the cell. The prisoner was
sitting on the edge of his cot. He
had not been asleep. He had been
pacing back and forth between the
window and the door and had taken
a seat only when he heard the Off
GERS footsteps in the corridor.
"Well?" he said.
"The jury has agreed" replied the
sheriff. "Come."
The prisoner held out his right
arm. The officer snapped handcuff
on his wrist. Then they walked side
by side out of the dark cell and along
the half-illumined hall. When they
reached the outer door, the sheriff
pulled a bunch of keys from his coat
pocket. inserted one in the lock and
turned back the bolt. Then they
stepped out into the night, and the
officer locked the door behind them.
The courthouse was across the
street from the Jail. a new moon
threw an unnatural light upon the
Garth. and here and there a lamp
Aiekered in a window. The hands on
the illuminated dial of the clock in
the courthouse tower pointed to Is
minutes to midnight. The prisoner
glanced upward at the star-spangled
skv. The air was soft and pleasant,
and drowsy quiet hung everywhere.
"Wbat a beautiful night" said he,
In a voice steady, strong and emo
tionless.
ayes" replied the sheriff, "a fine
night"
Turning to their right they en-
tered the courtroom. Two lights on
a central chandelier sent feeble rays
staggering through the darkness. The
ATTORNEYS. newspaper reporters and
a bailif were seated inside the rail-
ing.
The prisoner, through force OF
habit. threw a glance towards the
hack of the room. The woman IN
black was in her accustomed seat
and opposite to her was the man
with the bronzed face and the broad
shoulders. She did not return the
prisoners glance. but kept her eyes
upon the man No one else was IN
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-12-26

Behold" cried the Savant y
have discovered the missing link"
The word paused only long enough
TO assure itself that the price of beef
would not be affected, and passed on.
at might better be a link Of
bologuai" the Savant muttered; and,
then. drawing his mean robe about
him. he starved TO death with true
philosophie fortitude.-Puck.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-12-26

eve must have had a terrific storm,
remarked the visitor, gazing out in the
early hours. 81 can see hailstones in
front of every house on the avenue"
"Those are not hailstones," respond
ed the Chicago cousin, those are Jumps
of ice left by the trust."-Chieage
Daily News.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-12-26
Candid.

"The payple OF live wild before"
said the new cook, ''wor plain,
ma'am."
"WeI. are we not plain hereg''
asked the lady.
'sTroth. We are so. ma'am, but in
different way. The others wor plain
m their way O. Twin, not in their
books, ma'sm."-Philadslphia Press.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-12-26
WHAT A BLESSING.
u.rv Of Our Readers are Learn
ing to Appreciate.

ing to Appreciate.
Whist a blessing it is.
s S after by thousands.
~ ,s.1v miserable man is happy now.
% ysl Of unrest, days of trouble.
AZ u Etching skin disease means this.
Tcbing Piles mean it.
r.,sma lust as bad, and just as hard to
-, poan's Ointment relieves at once.
= cures ali itchiness of the skin.
a blessing to a suffering public.
u.,s,s proof to back our statement.
4, samuel Carr, of 8 School street,
,-.,bir Mass, says: Il procured
- ointment for an eruption on my
u which caused me considerable
sa,isty The treatment gave satisfac-
-. rssnlts aud warrants me in saying
,b.t poan's Ointment acts up to the rep
rsentations made for it. =
mans Ointment for sale by all deal
Price 90 cents. Mailed bv Foster
u1buru Co., Buffalo, N. Y, sole agents
4, the q. S. Remember the name,
poap's and take no substitutes.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-01-17
FAMILY OF Is.

Raleigh Times A father, mother
and sixteen living children is a re-
markable spectacle in Raleigh, but such
a sight was seen this morning. The
father, Robert Gordon, who has been
living in Granville county, 10 miles
from Oxford, drove into Raleigh with
his mule team and covered wagon.
This wagon contained Ii children pack
ed in like sardines. Mr.. Gordon is on
the sunny side of ~, apparently, aud
seemed we'll and strong, and the moth
or was happy in her nest OF rosy cheek
ed girls. Gordon says that he is NOV
ing from his Granville farm to Duplin
county. He came by way of Roxboro
aud went from here to SmithfeId. He
was seen by Times reporter and
said: 'Yes, we have 16 children. the
eldest being 81 years OF age and the
youngest II months. We left our old
est children behind and have only the
Ii youngest With u.s." "No," he re-
piled, "none OF them are twins" The
reporter could discern only three boys
in the sea OF faces.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-01-17
A DEsPARADo CAUGHT.

Rocky Mount Motor: Daniel VIII
liams, negrosdesparado was captured
by Chief Calhoun and Mr.. Spencer
Robbins in front of the Hammond
Hotel lait Tuesday night. Williams
was wanted at Farmville for commit
ing several robberies and burglaries.
Several rewa rds, among them one of
500 from TIE State and $50 by Mr..
r. L. Davis of FarmviIIe had been Of
tered for his apprehension. Chief
Calhoun found out last week that Will
llams was in town and having before
heard OF the great strength and desper-
atsness of character of the man got Mr..
Robbins to assist him in making the
arrest. The negro was found near the
depot, Mr.. Calhoun promptly went
upon his man aud was quickly followed
by his active deputy Mr.. Robbins. A
battle royal followed between the three
men all of whom were large and
powerful. The negro getting to his
knife, succeeded in cutting Mr.. Cal
houn's finger. After a severe struggle,
however, his captors got the better CT
him and securing him, escorted him
in triumph to the lock up. There he
remained until naxt day when be
was taken to Greenville and delivered
to the authorities there. Mess. Calhoun
and Robins got the rewards offered for
the man. Never was money better or
more valiantly won.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-01-17
A DEEP MYSTERY.

It is mystery why women endure
Backache, Headache, Nervousness,
Sleeplessness, Melancholy, Painting
and Dizzy Spells when thousands have
proved that Electric Bitters will quick
ly cure such troubles, 81 suffered for
years with kidney trouble" writes Mrs.
Phebe Cherley, OF Peterson, Ia, land
lame back panied me so ! could not
dress myself, but Electric Bitters Who'll
ly cured me, and, although Is years
old, now am able to do all my house
work." It overcomes Consti patton, im.
proves Appetite, gives perfect health
Only SOC. at E. Z. Whitehead & Cos
drug store.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-01-17
Bays, Read This.

The Gazette.
Idieness is the devils own workshop,
and especially is this true OF boys. We
ueverfeel sorry for the boy wlo has to
W ,rk, even If 1t be to help make
q living for himself and family but
We do pity the boy who has
nothing to do, and whose parents are
able to keep him from baVing tolabor.
The by who may work and get only a
-tipend OF dollar or even less per
week, Is learning habits OF industry. Ii
is from the boys who begin early the
life of industry that come the success
flu men Of the nation. The boy who
waits until he is grown, or until he ac-
ouires an education, before he begins
10 labor Or learn a profession, is apt to
start in life dlcapped and oustrip-
ped by bis seemingly less fortunate
competitor who started In ahead OF
him. l. pays boy better in the Ion Z
run TO work for twenty-five cents d
week and learn a trade with habits OF
application to business, than 20 do
nothing and be supported at the ex-
pense of his parents. Boys, do some
thing, be something.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-01-17
Attempt 70 Reanimate A Dead
Man.
MINNEAPOLIS Times.

Minneapolis Times.
DR.. Soren Christensen, of Missouri,
Mo-, was In Minneapolis Yesterday on
his way home after two months Wis
it in Denmark. DR.. Christensen was
present at a remarkable attempt to
bring back to life man who had died
in hospital at Naestved, Denmark,
two weeks ago. The experiment Was
measurably successful, as resusciatlon
was effected several hours after the
man was pronounced dead. Dr.. Mag,
who was in charge, was unable to
maintain life, however.
The patient had died from typhoid
fever and DR.. Mag decided to try an
experiment. Respiration had ceased
completely and the body was cold.
Direct massage OF the heart was resort
ed to. The chest was cut open direct
ly over the heart, and through the in
cislon the physician passed his hand
and seized the heart. He commenced
series of compressions, and in a short
time the heart commenced to work of
it's own accord. The action of the
heart gradually became stronger but
the man had not commenced to breathe.
OD]y after the heart had been acting
half an hour did the first gasp tor air
come.
The patient was then assisted in
this for about an hour until finally b 9
was able to breathe quite freely. At
the same time his cheeks began to as
sumo natural color. He lay In this
condition another half hour, but with
out regaining consciousness Or appear
ing to feel the effects OF the incislon.
Then there was reaction and respir-
alton ceased, although the heart con-
tinued to act eight hours longer. A
second effort was made to induce heart
action, but without result.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-01-17
CURES BLOOD POISON.
ScRoFULA, ULCERS, OLD SORES, BoNl
PAINs-TRIAL TREATMENT FREE.

First, second or third stages positively
cured by taking B. B. B. botanic
Blood Balm). Blood Balm kills or
destroys the syphilitic Poison In the
Blood and expels it from the system.
At the same time Botanic Blood Balm
builds up the shattered constitution.
Have you sore throat, pimples, copper
colored spots, old sores, ulcers, swell
ings, scrofula, itching skin, aches and
pains in bones or joints, sore mouth or
falling hair? Then Botanic Blood
Balm will heal every sore, stop the
aches and make the blood Pure and
Rich and give the rich glow of health
to the skin. Over 5000 testimonials OF
cures. Botanic Blood Balm thorough
ly tested for 80 years. Sold at Drug
stores, 81 including complete directions.
Trial treatment OF B. B. B. free by ad-
dressing Blood Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga.
Describe trouble and free medical ad-
vice given. Don't despair of cure as
Blood Balm cures when all else fails.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-01-17
How's THIS?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props, Tol.
edo, O.
We the undersigned, have known F.
]. Cheney for the last Is years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by their firm.
WEST & TRAUx, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, O. WALDING, K1NNAN &
MARVIN, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo,
o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally, acting directly upon the blooi
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold by all
Druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-01-17
CLINTON A DRY Town.

Sampson Democrat The Coun ty
Commissioners on Monday refused to
grant license for the sale of whiskey In
Sampson county. The commissioners
OF the town. first refused to grant; lie
ense and the county commissioners re-
fused to consider the natter unless the
town commissioners made recommen-
d4tions. Thus Clinton is dry town
again which has but rarely and briefly
been the case in its history.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-01-17
SHOOTING AT FRANKLIN.

News & Observer 18th News was re-
ceived from Franklin yesterday OF the
shooting of young man named
George Ledbetter by sewing machine
agent, named Summers. No cause
could be learned for the shooting. Led.
better was we'll kno wn and bore an ex-
cellent reputation, while Summers had
been In franklin only a few weeks. He
shot young Ledbetter six times, and
every shot made q wound which was
necessarily fatal.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-01-17
A Fool Ct a Farmer.

Exchange.
Now this was poor fool of famer.
He came to town with 4 load OF fine
hogs and felt so good over the nice
price they sold for that be filled up on
25 cents worth of poor whiskey and
fell off his wagon as he was going home
and broke his neck. This was bad for
him, bad Tor his family, lad for the
parson who had to preach his funeral
sermon and bad for the local editor
who had to write his obituary. Three
fingers of whiskey or four beers too Of
ten make bad WORK Oh the farm.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-01-17
A PROM NENT CHICAGO WOMAN
SPEAKS.

Prof. Roxa Tyler, OF Chicago, Vice
President Illinois Woman's Alliance;
in speaking of hamberlain's Cough
kennedy, says: Il suffered with a
severe cold this winter which threat
ened to run into pneumonia. l tried
different remedies but seemed to
grow worse and the medicine upset
my stomach. A TREND advised me to
try Cham berlain's Cough Remedy and
[ found 1t was pleasant to take and 1t
relieved me at once. lam now entire
~ recovered, saved doctors bill, time
ana suffering, and I will never be
without this splendid medicine again. +"
For sale by E. T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-01-17

When threatened by pneumonia Or
any other lung trouble, prompt re-
liet is necessary, as it is dangerous to
delay. We would suggest that One
Minute Cough Cure be taken as soon
As indications Of having taken cold
are noticed. 1t cures quickly and its
early use prevents consumption. E.
7. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-01-17
INDUSTRIOUS coLoRED WOMAN.

Goldsboro correspondent to Will
mington Messenger: Zsllie Exum, a
colored widow and Tenant on the
farm of Sheriff Scott, made thirty-five
bales of cotton, a large quantity OF
feedstuf and housed years supply OF
pork the past year. She ran three
horse farm with the assistance zof her
children, clearing, alter all debts were
paid, between $500 and $500.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-01-17

During the first SIX months after a
man gets married, his wife expects him
to tell all her friends that he knows he
can never be worthy of such happiness.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-01-17

An Iowa woman is about to mary
or the ninth tim3. T b rec of her hus-
bands obtained a Divorce, three COM
mitted suicide and the other two Just
skipped out.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-01-17

Sore and swollen joints, sharp, shoot
ing pains, torturing muscles, no rest,
no sleep. That means rheumatism.
1t is stubborn disease to fight but
Chamberlain's Pain Balm has conquer
ed it thousands of times. It Will do SO
whenever the opportunity Is offered.
Try it. One application relieves the
pain. For sale by E. T. Whitehead &
Go. Druggists.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-01-17

Emma Goldman says that Anarchists
will not kill any more kings. It would
be Interesting to know whether this IL
an official announcement or mere FEM
mime small-talk.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-01-17

The merited reputation for curing
piles, sores and skin diseases acquired
by DeWitt's Wltcn Hazel Salve, has
led to the making worthless counter
feits. Be sure to get only DeWltt's
Salve. E. T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-01-17
State NEWS.
Happenings Noted In A Week.
CULLED FROM EXCHANG Els.
A CHILD BURNED TO DEATH.

Warrenton record A little colOred
child was horribly burned Wednesday
in an clubhouse in Sheriff Davis yard.
The mother was away at work and the
little child's clothing caught on fire
The child only lived few hours alter
being burned.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-01-17

Such little pills as DeWltt's Little
Early Risers are very easily taken, and
they are wonderfully effective in clean
sing the liver and bowels. E. T.
Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-01-17

Half the women of the world aye
taking medicine 20 get fatter and Il 9
other half are trying some system
that will make them thinner.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-01-17

Hoax-"What an ego:ictical fellow
that young medical student ;s."
Joax-"Yes I suppose he is going to
be an I specialist
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-01-17

Nell-"Maude is a very persevering
girl" Bell-"Yes indeed. She is still
keeping up her 1901 diary, and the
month is nearly half gone"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-01-17

Tommy-"Pop, an eagle is ten dol
lars, isn't lt?" Tommy's Pop-"Yes,
my son" Then does it take an eagle
to 20 on a lark ?"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-01-17

the one Day Geld cure.
Kermott's Chocolates Laxative Quinine TO,
cold in the head and sore throat. Children take
''.em like candy.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-01-17

The One Day Geld Cure.
For cold in the head ana sore tb soat s,ss KeT-
motifs Chocolates Laxative lszini &c. the CGe
Day Cold Cure"
The Savannah morning news., 1901-06-11

ally to all charities. He equipped and en-
dowed a lifeboat which did some splendid
rescue work on the coast Two days af-
ter his biggest forgery, which netted him
$500, he presented the rector of Bourne
mouth with $3.50 to be used in founding
beds in a private hospital. He had a
beautiful voice and on the very day OF
mis- arrest was due to sing at a concert,
the expenses of which he paid, in aid OF
the families of fishermen who had lost
their nets and gear at sea.
In Norwich, England there once lived
a philanthropic gentleman, retired mer-
chant, who never turned a deaf ear to
the cry of the needy. Any laborer or
Farmland who fell upon evil days had
only to go to kind and sympathetic Mr..
Fennimore and help was forthcoming. He
founded a private infirmary, which he SUI
perintended personally, and he paid for
the maintenance of six old and infirm
villagers. The philanthropist was con
stantly distributing hampers of provisions
among the poor and making cash gifts
to the needy Nobody was better beloved
in the neighborhood than Mr.. Fennimore.
All the time as Punch" Palmer, the kind
gentleman was committing an average OF
at least five burglaries a month, in the
course of which he found it necessary to
commit several murders. One bank rob-
berry netted him $4,000, and most of this
money he devoted to his pet institution,
the private infirmary
The Savannah morning news., 1901-06-11
THE JOSS IN LONDON.
Large Idol Looted In China Reaches
the English Metropolis.

From the London Mail
Chinese in London who wish to worship
without leaving the city now have an op-
portunity of doing so. The largest Joss
ever brought to England has just arrived
from Swallow, near Foo-Chow.
It's full height is about five feet ten
inches. 1t has a central male figure,
three feet high, dancing on rustic stand
and holding up some sacred fruit Then
there are three other figures, one OF a
female and two fashioned after the IA
miliar representation of Old Father Time
The whole is eXquisitely carved out of
natural tea root, and is a marvellous i'm
age. The face of the central figure has
a wonderful expression, fascinating, vet
repulsive, with a smile that is perfectly
demoniacala
The total weight of the joss is about
300 pounds Its present owner is Mr.. r.
F. A. Banks, a trader in Chinese and
Japanese curios, at and Greed lane
He is a traveller who has had a covetous
eye on this particular god for about four
teen years, but until lately al Ibis at?
tempts to secure it failed.
How he succeeded at last he prefers to
keep a secret. He is also studiously reti-
cent about the strange history which he
limited to a Daily Mail representative yes
terday is associa ted with the joss 1t is
known, however, that it has been wor-
shipped by thousands.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-06-11
LOCAL PERSONAL.

Capt. D. G. Purse left last night for
Atlanta.
NJ. H ]. Usina of ST Augustine, Fla.
went North on the Nacoochee yesterday.
Col. Wilbur Dyer was a passenger OF
the Plant Systems yesterday for Mont
gonery.
Among the passengers of the Plant
System yesterday for Montgomery was
Mr.. Fl. A. Fitzgerald.
Miss Lula Brown has gone to Mont
gomery, Ala, where she will spend sew
eral weeks with friends.
Miss NJ. McGlashan and Miss Hulda
McGlashan left via the Plant System yes
terday for White Springs, Fla.
Mr.. O. s. Kulman left yesterday by the
Nacoochee for New York and the Pan
American Exposition at Buffalo.
Mrs. William c. Offutt, with Master
Willard Offutt, Jr., and Miss Matte Nc
Glashin, left last night for two weeks
trip to White Springs, Fla.
Cadet John Houseal Furse was grad
uated with credit from the Naval
Academy, June T. He will arrive in the
city during the week to spend his leave
with his parents while awaiting orders.
Capt. C. L. Chestnut, superintendent OF
the Savannah Board of Trade. has return
ed, after a pleasant trip to Memphis and
New Orleans. While at New Orleans
Capt. Chestnut was introduced on the
floor of both the Board of Trade and the
Cotton Exchange.