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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-05-16
New ENGLAND Magazine.

The May number opens with a finely
illustrated paper by Frank Waldo, entitled
"Among the Southern Appalachhns
Edward G.. Mason contributed THE
Presidential Campaign Of 1884 in Mr..
Blaines Home City, Clifton johnson 5
by pictures and text makes "Life ON the
Irish Boglands" very interesting. "Can
consumption be cured p is answered
hopefully BY an accosnt OF the experiment
at the Massachusetts State Sanitarium at
Rutland. Fresh air and building up with
food what the disease is tearing down are
two great factors in the "cures." Many
patients are refused admission because Of
too advanced stage OF the disease. Other
articles are quite as worthy Of note.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-05-16
Two Kinds of Burglars.

The Burlington Free Press says -
"Some of the smaller villages in Yer
mont are apparently being visited by
a gang of burglars, Bradford being the
latest to fall victim to the ravages of
these professional tourists. No effort
should be spared to apprehend these
burglars and when caught they should
be gwen course of treatment which
will make Vermont an unpopular re-
sort for lawless visitors of this charac-
ter Right YOU are, and while the
shuttle is going on, don't forget that
class of bank burglars who steal the
confidence of the directors and depos-
itors and walk out of the front door
wearing a silk hat and a Sunday school
smile which causes the people to soften
the name of their crime by calling il
ian indiscretion."-[B Barre Telegram.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-05-16
PoIecat journalism.

Some time back the Gazette was
foolish enough to indulge in what some
of its good contemporaries termed
"pole cat journalism. There is alb
soluteIy no more excuse for a news
paper to adopt that style, even under
provocation, than there is Tor any per-
son to indulge in a wordy war on some
street corner. The Gazette took its
censure for its display of i'll temper )
now we would call attention of one or
two of our critics to the fact that they
have since INDUCED in considerable of
the same kind OF journalism. BY this
we are led to infer that 'all is not gold
that glitters, also thatit makes a diff
ference whose bunions are trodden on.
-THardwick Gazette.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-05-16
The ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The Messenger takes this occasion
TO suggest, while the coast is still clear,
that we will do well TO make haste
slowly in the selection OF Republican
candidate for lieutehant-9oyernOr for
1902. There is plenty OF time before
the choice must be ratified by the
nominating convention, provided we
are fortunate enough to unite in
our choice by common consent
before the convention. There is an
opportunity now to elevate the popular
conception of the dignity and impor-
lance of the second place in the
government. The lieutenant-goyernoF
is the president of the Senate, an office
itself of undoubted responsibility and
an office wherein the right man can
WELD an untold influence upon legis-
lation. We need the influence Of
strong-minded, courageous men at the
state capitol in 1902. The state can
profit immensely by the services OF a
leader OF men in the presiding officers
chair in the Senate. There is an
opportunity. there for some Vermont
statesman to show himself. Let us
find the statesman and put him there.
Let us find man who is a parliament
tartan, q man of parts and powers, a
man who can preside with vigor and
influence over the only representative
body of the legislature. Let us begin
the century by educating public
sentiment up to true appreciation Of
the Importance of the lieutenant
governorship by choosing a man who
can best exemplify list. Adams
MpsSanUpr
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-05-16
LITERARY NOTES
St. Nicholas.

The one thing that reconeiles7us TO not
being in our teens and subscriber TO the
St. Nicholas Magazine is, that we can read
It and enjoy il. We begin withthe lead
ing article. ssThe Aldine Press, then take
the next, sAnastasia's Elephant, land so on
through its nearly 100 pages, finding much
that is entertaining, much that Increases
our stock Of information and much that
will be profitable 10 US. Careers OF
Dangern mas been a series Of thrilling
INTEREST," this month Bridge Building are
taken up and some OF the feats accom-
plished by the brave, cool builders -
nothing less than miraculous. Charles
Moffett il The author.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-05-16
Can. cIark,s Portrait.

GOV. Stickney is disappointing again
in his selection of + p Vinton of Bos-
ton to paint the portrait OF Capt. Clark
Of the Oregon for the state capitol. It
would have been Il matter for pride if
the commission had been given to a
Vermonter One Yermonter, at least,
has a rank as portrait painter as high
as Mr.. Vinton, and was chosen to
paint the likeness of a Massachusetts
governor for the state house in that
state Vermont Phoenix.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-05-16

Ex-senator Germans scheme of
restoring Maryland to the Democratic
column by DISTINGUISHING the illiterates
does not bid fair to fulfil his expecta-
tons. The evident purpose was to
keep the negro Republicans from the
polls. To checkmate German, evening
schools have been instituted for the
instruction OF the illiterates, and the
Republicans carried Baltimore by an
increased majority. They may succeed
in holding the state. which has become
debatable ground since Organism
entered the field.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-05-16

agency. Saturday night he saw a line
of feverisA invalids extending from the
agents ofsce out onto the sidewalk,
each awaiting his turn and many ner-
vously squeezing the neck of bottle.
The effect of a perpetual session OF
court is sad to contemplate Bellows
Falls Times.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-05-16
Glorious Spring.

Hwith the coming Of the warn
Gus days Of spring,you ieel
do not relish your food i'1
bad. - eyes dull, and yOu fsei TN
do not be alarmed.
Take Raxter's Mandrake
meals, for 9 week or two. il =.
fully assist nature in throwing %
cumulated poisOns Of winter
soon be restored 70 your ~
and strength. Get Baxisr' -
Bitters Al any druggists, =
box
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-05-16

The visiting Cuban delegation didn't
find much imperialism" at the White
House. They sat down and chatted
with William Mckinley, president of
one Of the greatest nation on earth,
vita perfect freedom and equality, and
this very thing paved the way to the
complete understanding over Cuban
independence that now exists. The
delegates were amazed at the perfect
democracy they encountered. Oh
course. this isn't in line with the anti.
imps' conception Of the present
administration. They picture Nc.
Kinley as a merciless despot, intent on
crushing out all spirit Of freedom.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-05-16
One-SIded. So Far.

1t appears to be the fish and game
league and Roosevelt on the one side
and poor old Tinkham on the other.
The result can scarcely be said to be
in doubt. Viye Ia humbug II Morris
vile Messenger.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-05-16

Granite quarrying and manufactur-
ing is the elixir of life to the several
Vermont communities where it is
carried on-Barre, Montpelier, Hard
wick. Mortified and Groton, for
example. II represents at least
10000 population and millions
invested. No single industry in the
state is as flourishing. and none saving
farming as extensive. II is growing
right along, too, with bright hopes
ahead And yet some newspapers
sniff when Vermonts mineral wealth
is mentioned!
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-05-16
Prenarinn TO Bun.

DR.. w. Seward Webb offers to pay
one-third the expense Of repairing the
highway between Shelburne and Bur
lington. lie is evidently preparing to
run and wants the roadbed in good
condition.-ES Johnsbury Republic
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-05-16
PRESS COMM EMIT.
Lamentable Oversight.

have received no word as yet from
Secretary OF State Fred A. Rowland
that he will not be candidate for re-
election year from next fall Two
Eyed Nan in Burlington Clipper.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-05-16
Nermont.

TIE following poem on vermont is
written on the fiyiIeaf Of a copy of short
history of the United States by Rev.
Charles A.. Goodrich, printed in 1877,
recently secured by Hon. Henry Ballard OF
Burlington:
The dawn Of freedoms day had scarcely broke
Upon thcwild and nlesk New England shore,
When rest eSsiy the pioneer awoke
And stood uncovered in his cabin door.
Far ont he locked. Ia s.s,ole horizon round
In search of soil where liberty could thriNei
He tracked the pathlesS aOods Tor hlShsf Efo9hu'
Where thought shaekied ever would survive
He saw the star u empire Ia the West
II hovered o'er the Verdant Mountains crest
Directing him in bis entanH ed way
He came. he saw, hsconquered Natures hold
Bv virtue Of his bare aud braUny arm
With perseverance born al courage bold
He built a mountain wall about his farm.
Protected thus, and trusting in his God,
ais strong foundation stock took root and grew
Sustained by products of the virgin sod,
And inspiration Of the mountain dew
For here beneath Mount Mansaeld's lofty dome
He found the essence It his hearts desire
Set up an altar in his cal N home,
And ever kept alive the sacred fire.
Prom homes ike this fun staturesf men have
Endowed With strength % body, soul and mind;
Though many lived unknown, their praise unsung'
Net blessed il the influencfaleft behind
Whenever called to serve the Nations need,
Vermont has noble men, and means "a spare
with star-liEe consistency she ever leads
In arts Of peace or war with equal care
Lead ever on, thou kindly guiding light,
Lead ON the constellation Of the states
The trailing CLEAN portrays a pathNaY bright
To shat exalted plane where glory waits
You are much more liable to disease
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-05-16

The long-predicted tumble in Wall
street came last week. Very luckily,
it was a mere furry, instead OF panic.
1t may and should serve as a warning
against undue speculation. There has
been too much wind in the market of
late. due to wholesale purchases OF
stocks Tor mere speculative purposes,
and the reaction was bound 10 come.
II the bubble has really been pricked,
there is cause for relief in the financial
world.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-05-16

Like the Irishman in court, Bro.
Greene of the Messenger is kept SO
busy defending himself" these days
that he cannot see what happens to
the other fellows in the fraeas, but
wen risk Frank with all corners.
The only wonder is that the mechanical
equipment of the Messenger plant,
accustomed to the dreamy poesy OF
the past. doesn't balk when it has to
handle FRANCS warm ones"
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-05-16
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The Mortified slate quarries have
that indispensable adjunct of modern
success-an enterprising press agent.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-05-16
Vermont Evidence!
One line from Vermont is woni !
column OF foreign Testimony.

One line from Vermont is wort i
column OF foreign TESTIMONY
Make a mental note Of this II
endorsers are well kn0wn in Yemm
Their veraeity Is uuqueslioned Tie
are the largest Granite dealers inas
world. You are reading Yeuna
evidence. Investigating home at
mony. Vermont news for lermas
people. 1t is not from Flonda
Ohio. Suspicion can't mTk aOui
Honesty, It's prominent chaacieria
Home endorsement iis salient pOH
Barre, VT, Aug. 20, y
STRONG HARDWARE Co.
Gents:-Scveral years seo We coTsi
ed part OF our buildings
sTRoNGs ROOFING aud part "
3-ply roofing that was said to be :
as good After giving ITEMS
trial, and after having used even
other roofings, we send YOU an oHlsl
for 300 squares OF StroRgs rcohAe
use ON our new buildings this leh
This ought to be a good endorell'a-
Yours truly,
MAcKIR, HUssEr 4 70
Strong Hardware Co,
Burlington, Neimols
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-05-16
To Cure a Colo In One Day

Take Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money IL il fails
to cure. f. W. Goye's signature is on
each box. sc.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-05-16

The law says that customers of the
town liquor agency must state that
any purchases they make are for
medicinal, mechanical or chemical
purposes" only. Now, if people do
that, intending to use the stuff for
other purposes, is it the law that
makes liars Of them, or is it them
selves?
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-05-16

Shamrock IL. seems to have been
rightly named Shamrock |. appears
to be the speedier boat. Upton viii
again find the cup heavy to lift"
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-05-16

The question Of Gen. Fitz-John
Porter's alleged disloyalty at Bull Run
Is again being rehashed. It will take
its place in line with such other
conundrums as What became OF
Atlantisp Who wrote Shakespeares
plays2 The lady or the tiger2 and
Who struck William Patterson
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-05-16

stop al kinds - coughs. especially good FOR the
AIter the GRIP Cough Our agreement with
you and every dealer IN vour section "a to refund
yeur money y they are unsatisfactory % you.
nALtEh =. 9LfNN. Msufg- Pharmacist. Saxton's
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-05-16

The Brattleboro Phoenix mas added
another linotype to its already COM
plete equipment. Ordinarily, it is a
little Notifying for one newspaper to
refer to another as ''the best weekly in
Vermont but we all have that
opinion of the Phoenix. 1t is in a
class by itself. with few other entries
the country over.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-05-16

You are much more liable to disease
when your liver and bowels do not act
properly. DeWitt's Little Early Risers
remove The cause Of disease. DO. Goodno,
Rochester; G.. NJ. Miller, Bethel
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-05-16

1t IS reported that the big Steel Trust
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-05-16
GIynn's Grip-Death Tablets
Gyms Let-Go Couch Tablets

XIII the GRIP; ooatsln 80 quiniae o. other
harmful drug
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-02-24
TIT FOR TAT.

THE diners at a popular New York restau-
rant are said to have had the privilege OF
witnessing an amusing little incident one
evening not loag ago.
An Anglicized young man seated himself
at a table at which there was only one
other person, a writer well known through
out the county. but evidently a stranger
to the newcomer.
The writer Is q man whose dress Is al
ways fastidiously neat, but by no means
fashionable In cut or expensive in material.
When the young man took his scat. the
writer glanced up at him. and. seeing that
Il was no one whom he knew, returned to
his study Of the bill OF fare.
The young man lansuidly placed his mon
ocle In his eye. and. screwing up his face
to keep the glass In position. treated the
other guest at the table to a prolonged
stare.
The stare ended abruptly. however. for
suddenly the writer looked up. Quick as
thought he seized an empty tumbier and.
applying it to his right eye. stared gravely
through its bottom ar his vis-a-vis.
The monoclc was dropped In very few
seconds and then the tunbler was replaced
on the table. But the young Anglomaniac's s
face was crimson. while that of the writer
remained grave and unmoved. and through
the Gining-room rustled the sound of some
thing that suggested repressed merriment.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-02-24
UNLIMITED GUESTS.

PERSONS who want to save hotel bills are
extremely likely to drop IN at the parsonaes
preferably one where the occupant has .
limited salary and an unlimited family. The
merest shadow Of an excuse sufflces for an
Introduction, as in two cases which q cler-
gyman reports In the Chicago Tmes-Her-
aid.
Once" he said, "the last Of our company
had gone. and no new arrival was expected.
felt that could renew acquaintance with
my family. and that We might sit down TO
meal without strangers being present
Just then the door-bell rang. I opened the
door myself, and a young lady whom had
never seen before stood on the door-step
with satchel in her hand.
Are you the Reverend Doctor Blank?
she asked.
IT told her that was. and she introduced
herself as coming from Akron, o.
I heard you preach In Akron when I
was a little girl. and now have come to
spend a few days with your family and heY
you preach again.
IT handed her over to my wife and daugh-
ters. and she stayed a week, and treated -
with the assurance Of an old friend"
Another guest he liked to tell about was
fussy woman from his native town. who
had been waited on by every member Of
his family in turn. and who exacted con-
stant attention. When she was leaving. aftsr
a months visit. he went to the door to 80
her on. and politely ventured to hope that
her stay with them had been pleasant.
Il don't know as have anything to COM
plain Of" was the depressing answer.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-02-24
The Two MYSTERIES.

WE KNOW not what 1t is. dear. this sleep
40 deep and still:
The folded hands. the awful calm. the cheek
so pale and chill:
The lids that will not lift again. though We
may call and call:
The strange white solitude of peace that
settles over all.
We know not what II means dear. TINS
desolate heart-pain;
This dread to take our daily way, and walk
in il again:
We know not to what other sphere the
loved who leave us go.
Nor why we're left to wonder still. nor why
We do not know.
But this we know: Our loved and dead. II
they should come this day
Should come and ask US. What Is lifeT'-
not one of US could say.
Life is a mystery as dead as ever death
can be;
Yet oh. how dear 1t Is to US. this life We
live and see!
The child who enters life comes not with
knowledge or intent:
So those who enter death must go as little
children sent.
Nothing Is known. But believe that God
il overhead;
And as life is to the living, so death is TO
tn, dead.
Mary Mapes Dodge.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-02-24
WHAT is A JOKE?

WHAT Is joke? And how are you to
know one II you see It? asks Charles John
ston In the Atlantic Ny justification for
this wanton malice Is. that / think have
discovered the charm to lay these haunt
ing presences to rest: that l have in some
sort discovered the true inwardness Of
humor. and even been able to draw the
shadowy line dividing it from wit.
Here is a story which seems to me to come
close to the heart of the secret. The scene
is laid in the Wild and Woolly West. A
mustang had been stolen. a claim jumped.
or a poker pack found to contain more right
and left bowers than an Arctic brig: and
swift Nemesis has descended in the form of
Manila hemp. The time has come to break
the news to the family Of the deceased. A
deputltion goes ahead. and the leader
knocks at the dcnr of the bereaved home
stead, asking. Does Widow Smith live
here?"
A stout and cheerful person replies, I'm
Mrs Smith but amt no widow
The deputation answers: Bet you dol
lar you are, But you've got the laugh on
us, just the same. for we've lynched the
wrong man."
That story Is irresistible. 1t is as fun OF
sardoaic fire anything in all literature.
but you would hardly call 1t humor. 1t
seems tn me to lie so directly on the border
line that We may use it as landmark.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-02-24
IN ROME.

is there anything you can possibly want?
If so, do not be abashed by the shabbiness
OF the shop, but enter and ask even for the
richest thing. You win flnd it II you have
patience, At first, and reluctantly.
the seller produces a common. shabby
enough article. "Oh. no. that will never
do-too common Then gradually he
draws forth better specimen. Not good
enough? Why. a Prince might be glad to
buy it, Finally. when he has wearied
you out and you turn to so. he understands
Il IS some superb brocade embroidered in
gold. some gorgeous portiere worked In
satin. some rich tapestry with scripture sto-
ries that you want: and. with a Sigh. he
opens q supboard and draws It forth. A
strange combination OF inconsistent and op-
poste feelings has kept him from exhibit
ing II before. He is divided between de-
sire to keep IL and a loneing to sell II.
The article Is indeed splendid. but you
must not admit II. Do you really wish to
buy 1t you must nerve yourself to night. he
begins at the zenith. you at the nadr: and
gradually, by dint OF extravsgant laudation
on his part and corresponding depreciation
on yours. you approach each other. But
the distance IS too great. The bargain Is
impossible. You turn ard go away. he
runs after you ard offers II for less: but
still the price Is too high and he In turn
leaves yo,,.ni With a mysterious and con-
fidential air another OF the tribe approaches
you Was Il a good brocade you wanted? ?
He also has one like that you have seen.
only I'm better condition. You yield to his
unctious persuasion. and enter his shop:
but what Is your astonfshment when, after
a delusiye show OF things you do not want.
the identical article for which you have
been bargaining is produced In this new
shop and Asserted stoutly to be quite an
other pie ece. This game IL sometimes re-
heated three or four times In different
shops and you are lucky IL you obtain 1t at
last for twice its value. though you only
pay twentieth part OF the price originally
asked.-William Wetmore Story.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-02-24
Better Than Gold.

Better than grandeur, better than gold,
Than rank and titles g thousandfold,
Is healthy body and mind at ease,
ana simple pleasures that always please
heart that can feel for another's woe,
With sympathies large enough to enfold
All men as brothers, Is better than gold
Better than gold is conscience clear.
Though toiling for bread in an humble
sphere:
poubly blessed with content and health,
Jntried by the lusts and cares of wealth;
Lowly living and lofty thought
Adorn and ennoble poor mans cot;
For mind and morals. in natures plan,
Are the genuine tests of gentleman.
Better than gold is sweet repose
OF the sons of toll when the labors close.
Better than gold is the poor mans sleep
And the balm that drops on his slumbers
deep
Bring sleeping draughts on the downy bed
Where luxury pillows its aching head.
The toiler simple opiate deems
A shorter route to the land Of dreams.
Better than gold is thinking mind.
That in the realm of books can find
A treasure SURPRISING Australian ore.
And live with the great and good of yore
The sage's lore and the poets lay,
The glories of empires passed away,
The worlds great dream will thus unfold
And yield pleasure better than gold.
Better than gold Is peaceful home.
Where all the fireside characters come
The shrine of love. the heaven of life,
Hallowed by mother. or sister. or wife.
However humble the home may be-
Or tried with sorrow by heavens decree.
The blessings that never were bought or
And center there. are better than gold
Father Ryan.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-02-24
WHAT YOUR STRIVING DOES
FOR OTHERS.

IF all the end Of this continuous striving
We're simply to attain,
How poor would seem the planning and
contriving.
The endless urging and the hurried driyine
OF body. heart. and brain!
But ever. in the wake of true achieving
There shines this glowing trail:
Some other soul will be spurred on. con-
ceiving
New strength and hope. in its own power
believing. 90
Because thou didst not fan.
Not thine alone the glory-nor the SORROW
If thou dost miss the goal:
Undreamed-of lives, IN many q far to-
morrow,
From thee their weakness or their force
shall borrow
On, on. ambitious soul.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox. in Success