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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-10

The committee appointed to investf-
gate and determine the possibility of
building hospital to be used for the
care of all the sick members of the
various fraternal orders in Topeka has
not yet made any progress with the
scheme.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-19
The water works at Ocean Oit

The water works at Ocean Git
have been completed, tested. accepte
and paid for by the city council. ~
test proved satisfactory to all WI
messed it. and there were manyo
ers. Water was thrown over the
Pleasant hotel and the Atlantic
both three story buildings, throug
leading from fire plugs on Ba
Avenue Mr.. ID. @. Hudson, of
acted as referee. and was much
at the successful operations of
ter plant, as were also the me
the city council and residen
city. The council also grant
Diamond State Telephone O.
franchise TO run its lines tn
town.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-19

Local notices ia these columns are
charged for at the rate Of 10 cents line
for every insertion. II matters not ,chat
others charge. We regulate oar o'cn
prices according TO the fair north Of this
journal as an ADVERTISING medium.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-19

The Institute was called to order by
Superintendent Stephens. The roll was
called by the secretary. Mrs North
then brought i'll class of boys and girls
who exempltied the method of saluting
the flag, and afterward the class sang
the Star Spangled Banner" Miss
North explained that the salute is
given in all the public schools of the
District of Columbia as a part of the
opening exercises.
Mrs. Hanna next addressed the Insti-
tute ON vocal music. She urged that
children be made to understand the
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-01-30

Shotes for sale. p. ID. CHATFIELD.
Dry slab wood for sale. St f. II. POWERS.
Hay for sale, also a light traverse sled.
- ApNA If ADAMS
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-01-30
EAST RANDOLPH.
Good warm winter caps, 1Os and 25e.

Good warm winter caps, 10f and 25e.
A. G.. OsGOoD q co.
A daughter was born TO Matilda Malon-
son last saturday.
The Library circle met with Mrs. J. b.
Goodrich this week
Mrs. Il. A. Pierce returned from her yis-
It in Hanover, n. H., last Friday.
Several about here are filling their ice
houses with ice from Cutter pond.
A. g. Osgood was in Boston, Worcester
and Springfield, Mass, last week on BUSH
ness.
Frank Fish Of Randolph has rented of
Geo. o. Webster his farm, and takes pos
session Mar. lst
Mrs. Mary Tracey Newton returned to
her home in Middletown, Conn, last
Monday after a two weeks visit with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. II. Tracey.
The old schoolhouse and land were sold
at public auction last Saturday. The
woodshed was sold to +. L. Persons for $40
ana the school building and land to Elisha
Giles for s160.
Last Saturday evening the friends and
neighbors OF Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Pierce
gathered at their house and spent a very
pleasant evening. The occasion was the
eighth anniversary Of their marriage.
About 100 people gathered at the home
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Hail Bennett last Friday
evening, II being the tenth anniversary az
their marriage. Many useful presents
were received. Cake and coffee were served.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-01-30
Death of Frank S. Newton.

Frank 5. Newton died Tuesday morn
ing at his home on Fales street, aged as.
The end was sudden and generally unex-
peCted. He had been a victim of fibroid
phthisis and other troubles for long time,
but had kept al work until two weeks ago
Saturday. and was about the house until a
short time before his death, which resulted
from vRlvular disease Of the heart.
Mr.. Newton had been watch repairer
and jeweler for about eight years past in
r. III. Joslyn store. He moved here from
Fast Randolph about eleven years ago. He
attended strictly 10 business, was quiet in
demeanor, very genial and obliging. and
was well liked by the people OF This place.
Mr.. Newton leaves wife and three chill
dren. Walter, Maud and Jennie. a father.
also three brothers. h. L. Newton OF
Franklin, y. H.. :. T. Newton 81 Worces-
ter, Mass, and George NJ. Newton Of nli-
nois, and two sisters. Mrs. j. II. Gardner
Of Worcester ana one living in Illinois.
=. +. and :. T. Newton and Mrs. Gardner
are here to attend the funeral. 10 be held
at the home at p. m. today. Rev. e.. +.
Laid officiating. Phoenix Lodge, F. and
A. NJ. Of which deceased was a member.
conducted ritual service at the home. The
remains were placed in the tomb.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-01-30
SOUTH RANDOLPH.

Earl z. Riford came from Burlington
last week on business.
The singing school this week will be
held on Friday night instead Of Thursday.
The school was invited To help Clarence
Prince celebrate his birthday Tuesday
evening
The sociable at Chas. X. Smiths Satur-
day evening was a very pleasant affair.
about fifty being present.
Miss Ruth +. Riford came home from
her school in Middlesex last week on ac-
count Of illness in her family.
Ernest Deering, a lad Of fifteen, living
at Calvin Billings, went out last weeE
Monday evening and did not return. The
next morning his father, Monroe Deerinp.
tracked him 70 Royalton where he found
him at the depot, intending 10 take ~
train for New Hampshire. lie came home
with his father.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-01-30
Church Notes.

Rev. g. X. Ladd viii take for his subject
Mex Sunday morning 1.-THE bright light
IN the clouds.
The Junior Endeavor society Of the
Christian church viii have a social this
evening at the yestries.
"The Influence Of Individuality will be
discussed by Rev, F. g. Rainey next sun
day at the Methodist church
Rev. George o. Howe al the Christian
church next Sunday morning will take
for bis subject 'The vision Of faith.n
The subject Of Rev. Brown p Smiths
sermon Sunday az the Baptist church will
be "Ihe Value Of q Punctuation Point.
The Ladies' Aid Of the Christian church
held 4 pleasant and largely attended meet
Ing with Mrs, W, i, Edison Thursday.
Refreshments were Served.
Rev 7. G. Rainey announced Sunday
that he had succeeded in raising a little
over 1000, which amount viii suffice to
complete the repairs on the church that
are planned.
Tomorrow evening from eight till ten a
reception will be given in the Baptist
church by the members Of the Baptist 500
eiety Ia honor of Rev. and Mrs. Brown +.
Smith. A most cordial invitation is ex-
tended TO the toWnspeople to meet the new
pastor and his wife on this occasion.
For next Sunday evening at the Chris
tiBn church a special union service has
been arranged by the Christian Endeavor
societies OF the Congl and Christian
churches, COMMUNICATING the formation
of the first Christian Endeavor society IN
the country p years ago. Work by the
Junior Endeavorers, a special program OF
music and ten-minute talks BY Revs q. T..
Ladd and q. O Howeand Prof Il II. Prich-
ard win be given,
The subject OF Rev. II G. Rainey's SER
mon at the union meeting Sunday even
ing was the importance OF small things.
II abounded in apt illustrations and truths
forcibly presented The singing by the
White church quartet was especially fine.
The anthem. Have Merey,n (Southard)
introduced a soprano solo by Miss Spar
hawk an alto bass and tenor trio by
Miss Howard, Messrs. Beedle and Kelly;
Mr.. Kelly and Miss Sparhawk rendered
Esprit Of the Living God, tBernald) a
charming duet.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-01-30
WANTED, FOR SALE, ETC.

Shotes for sale. p. ID. CHATFIELD.
Dry slab wood for sale. St E. II. POWERS.
HAY for sale, also light traverse sled.
II ADNA NJ. ADAMS.
Meat wanted for dog and poultry food.
2w c. c. PAINE, South Randolph
Chickens, live or dressed, bought at all
times. Il r. n JEhD'
House to rent on Elm street. Inquire Of
j. p. Cleveland. Nv
Write Mills q Company, Barre, VT, for
prices on Barre granite monuments.
FARM TO RENT.-Keeps 20 cows and
team. Address Box l67, Randolph. Il
MIX for sale. Cows recently tested and
proved all right 81 y. W. McCoLLoM'
Housekeeper wanted in family OF three.
r. X. WOOD, Randolph Center.
VIII pay highest market prices for hides,
skins and pelts. u +. n, JERD.
WANrED:-A woman for general house
work. 3w A. b. MANCHESTER a son.
b. q NJ. and c. Y. mileages to rent at j..
c. Hulbert's barber shop, Edison block.
Buy Barre granite monuments at the
prices Of marble from Mills q Co., Barre,
WANTED:-AIl kinds Of lumber, any
quantity, at ruling high prices. II
MARcOTT q HAYES
Go to c. w. Proper, Dudley St., for car
rage and sleigh repairing, saw Ming,
etc. All work guaranteed. II
We can quote prices 500 lower on mon
uments than your retail dealers. Write
us. Mills q Co, Barre, Vt.
One large and one small water motor in
good running order for sale cheap.
MILLS a. Co, Barre, Vt.
CORN FODDER FOR SALE Excellent
quality well earned Sanford corn. Inquire
at Wemple farm or OF VIM. II. DUBOIS. 81
Win pay full market price for fancy
dressed chickens or fowls. For particu-
lars address G. j. Allen a. Co., 363-365 Bay |
ST., Springfield, Mass,
For SALE;- House, barn and lot on
Central street. Cause Of sale, removal. |
For terms, address THOMAS CARDIGAN,
IFS West St., Worcester, Mass. II
WANTED Lady composition capable Of
earning irst-class wages; to such, fare adj
vanced and steady work guaranteed Adj
dress 2t PRESS, Dickinson, No, Oak.
The buildings on the A. l.. Adams lot
will be sold at auction Monday, Feb. Sd,
at p. M, on the premises, unless pre-
Yiously disposed Of at private sale.
PER ORDER or TRUSTEES,
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-01-30
NORTH RANnnI pu

Al Durkee recently lost a fat COW with
tuberculosis
Mrs. a. NJ. Cone is on the sick list. The
other SICK ones are improving.
MI. RULER spent three or four DAYS AZ
his fathers in Granville last week.
MAY Cone entertained % Of her Ran
dolph friends one night last week. AM
report q good time.
& W Banister Of East Brookfield has
bought Of the g. II. Taft agency one VIC
tor ensilage cutter and corn husker.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-01-30
[ adde's |.

Are you looking for place to earn good
Of muslin underwear, dress skirts and pet
.icoats, would be pleased to hear from you.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-01-30
Stops the Couch

ano Works off the Cold.
Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets eure .
cold m one day. No cure, no pay. Price
. cents.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1902-03-28
Pig Living in Luxury.

At Epping. England, Miss Emily
Hampton was summoned to court for
keeping a pig in a which was
dangerous to health. The inspector of
nuisances said he found the pig occu.
plying the whole of one room in the
defendants house. 1t was lying be-
tween clean. sheets on Il feather bed
covered with a white lace counterpane.
Its head rested on a pillow. The room
was furnished like Il parlor. There
We're. Illuminated texts ON the walls,
and defendant was kneeling down kiss
ing the pig and calling it IA naughty
boy" because it had eaten a small por-
tion of its pillow. a card in the Win
dow read: "Sixpence to see the pig"
Defendant said she had educated the
animal to net as a Christian. She had
reared 1t from infancy. and when
young it used to occupy a sofa. 1t al
ways asked to be let out when it want
ed to take the fresh air; it never kicked
the clothes off the bed. and it was most
quiet and peaceable. Ladies and gen.
tlemen came in carriages to see it.
The magistrate gave the defendant
six weeks in which to find fresh lodg-
ings for her porcine pet. which is of
considerable weight.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1902-03-28

MASON. which is told as
true. One day when business in the
Senate was slack Mason thought he
would give his family a treat in the
form of a theater party. He went to
the leading playhouse and asked the
man at the window If he had any good
seats.
"How many?" was the laconic reply.
"Fourteen," was the calm reply.
Get out of here double quick" said
the ticket seller sharply. "'Hvhat do
you take us for, a New York theater?
Ticket scalping don't go in this town."
"'But I'm no speculator," e~xpostulated
the gentleman from Illinois.
"Oh, 1 suppose that you want them
for your family?" sneered the box office
man.
s." do" replied the Senator. his wrath
rising.
The ticket seller laughed scornfully.
81 repeat. 1 want them for my fam
ily," protested Mr.. Mason. 81 am
Senator Mason, of Illinois. I want to
go to the show. Then there are Mrs.
Mason and u eight children. That
makes ten. Then there are my brother
and his wife. That's twelve. and"
The ticket seller interrupted Senator
Mason's genealogical serial story with
an elaborate apology as he handed out
the tickets.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1902-03-28
President Mckinley and Hermann

President Mckinley and Hermann
Madame Adelaide Hermann. the
widow of the famous prestidigitateur.
relates the following amusing incident,
which occurred at the last meeting Of
President Mckinley and Prof. Her.
mann. between whom a strong friend.
ship existed:
When he was last in Columbus. Ohio.
Prof. Hermann called OH Maj. McNin-
ley. who was then governor. AS lie
started to go Prof. Hermann said:
major. I may not see you o. again.
md l have never given you anything
by which you may remember me. Let
me make you q present Of this"
Taking his hand he placed a fine dla-
mond ring on one of his fingers. Maj.
Mckinley thanked him and admired the
ornament. Shortly after Hermann left.
a friend who was present said:
"Oh. by the way. Governor. will you
let me see that ring?"
The Governor held up his hand. but
was astonished to find the ornament
gone. There, was no need to ask ques-
lions about the mystery. Hermann
had left as n meElento. instead of the
ring. the memory of a very clever trick
Of which the Major was the victim.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1902-03-28
The Kings Cun of Tea.

The King Of England can be cutting
as well as courteous. For example,
the New York Press cites an incident
which occurred before the king came
to the throne.
AT q large bazaar the prince, being
tired, had entered the refreshment
room. He asked a well-known soci.
ETY. beauty, who was performing the
role Of waitress, for a cup Of tea. This
was soon brought to him, and smiling,
he asked her how much he owed her
for 1t.
1.-THE price of the cup of tea, your
royal highness, is half a crown ordi.
narily, but taking a sip from the tea
cup) when I drink from it the price is
one guinea"
81 see" replied the prince, quietly,
placing a guinea on the table. Then
putting a half-crown beside 1t, he said:
1.-The guinea %liquidates my first debt,
and now might l trouble you to bring
me an ordinary cup Of tea, as l am
thirsty:"
The society beauty was so overcome
with modification that she could not
bring the second cup Of tea, but got a
s-St to dlI the order for her.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1902-03-28
suN:BArH ON THE SIDEWALK.
An Invalid Learns Something. About
Human Curiosity.

An invalid who had been in the conn
try for her health, and was ordered to
continue the "fresh-air cure" even
after Il had returned to the city, de-
scribes in the Atlantic Monthly some
OF the amusing experiences which came
to her through the unrepressed cur.ios-
ity OF the public. She took her p.ace
On the sidewalk, in the sun. with sts;Im-
er-chair and rugs. expecting 10 live
and let live" But she was destined
to learn something about human lu-
ture before the day ended.
am in the very act of seating nv
self, she says. when the attack begins.
Two eXcited-looking women rush up to
me. One of them begins with II vu!iey
Of questions:
what is the matter with Ler:'' Il
mn supposed to be unable to speak fer
myself, and my friend is addressed.l
What ails her! Oh. what left her
like this? Is it rheumatism? If it's
rheumatism, l can tell you what to do.
You take some vinegar and some salt.
commo salt, and you put in it some
I've, just common lye. and you apply 1t.
! have cured a, great many people of
rheumatism with this. There is a man
who is n conductor ON the railroad-I
cured him; and he says IL he ever has
n twinge again, he will get in Il tub Of
this"
Smiles and mods and the strangers
have gone; / begin to realize what l am
doing. Nurse-maids. who have children
out for an airing discuss me in the
soothing tones supposed to be adapted
to infant ears. and in the midst of my
reading I hear murmurs:
Eyes. yes. a lady out taking the sun.
Nice sun for the lady. VIII do the lady
good.n Il
Homeless dPgsa and frlendfess chill:
dren shelter themselves ayou nmyschalI
Aaatmlcf@axfntsnd6 InE4SSn
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1902-03-28

S. Il. Crockett writes to his publish
crs concerning his latest novel, 'Thc
Firebrand': For the purposes Of 1.-THE
l'irebrand" lived romantically among
tile eN-brigands. actual smugglers and
other fine fellows in the utmost Pyre-
nces and Sierras of Moncayo."
~ book will soon be published by
John Lane called Jane Austen: Her
Homes and Her Friends" by Constance
Hill. 1t will give a picture of Jane
-Austen's daily life in her different
homes. and thus make us realize the
influences that affected her as a writer
-for we take it for granted that many
readers are Interested in Jane Austen.
Timely advice is given in al exchange
as to buying so-calied juvenile books.
Because Il book is labeled Juvenile
it does not follow that is n proper book
for children. These books should he
examined, unless well known. for very
often they contain matter that is not
really intended for young readers. Buy
ers of such books should take nothing
for granted from the titles of books in
tended for sons and daughters.
Every one hears of the list of best
selling books" but who ever heard of
Il list Of books that have never left the
shelves. The Public Library of Lin
coln. England. gives the names of such
books. The number is not large. only
335 out of the 10.53S volumes in the Ii
brary can boast that the dust OH them
has never been disturbed. Not Il single
novel, however stupid. can claim this
unenviable distinction. Works of the
ology and history lead all the rest in
this sleep of the unread.
is there anything new under the sun?
Attention being called to the fact in
one of Maurice Hewlett's New Canter-
bury Tales" that the sex of q girl dis
guised as Il boy is discovered by throw
ing an apple in her lap; the Academy
asks Mr.. Hewlett If he is aware TINT
| the same incident is used in "Huckle-
| berry Finn" then the New York Times
| comes and says that Charles Rcade
used it in "Cloister ard the Hearth"
and finally some one else suggests that
the incident was used long before
Charles Reade's time-but this is back
far enough for us.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1902-03-28

President Eliot Of Harvard Uni
versity declares that the attendance at
that institution is not increased by VIC
tories of the students In athletics. Com.
PARSONS extending over q term of
years show that victories are some
times followed by a low registration.
defeats by a high registration. On tile
other hand Dean Meiklejohn of Brown
says that athletic prominence not only
conduces to a large attendance at that
university but that the influence of VIC
tories Is peculiarly marked. Both pres
ident and dean are absolutely reliable
witnesses to the facts concerning the
enrolment of students, but the presi-
dents conclusions with reference to the
effect of athletics coincide with the
general conclusions which one would
arriv, ut from a consideration Of the
subject. A victory OF a series of VIC
tories in a single year is no proof of
fixed athletic superiority. and the stu
dent whose choice was determined by
such a ieeting glory might find that his
impulsive selection had condemned him
to u share in the humiliation of four
years OF defeat. Nor is 1t by any means
certain that even a long record for vic
eory or defeat eXerts any marked influ-
ence upon the attendance. Harvard,
which has by far the largest attendance
of any university in the country, has
not been fortunate in athletics. Taking
the two sports that are given the
widest notoriety. boat racing and
football, it will be found that
she has lost twelve out Of fifteen
races with Yale since 1884 and
ten out Of fifteen football games. In
the meantime both universities have
grown rapidly, with not a sign to show
that victory or defeat was materially
affecting their popularity. AS a rule,
Students make their choice of a univer-
slty or college, or have the matter de-
cided upon, long before they are
through with the preparatory school.
Where they have perfect freedom of
choice they are affected by their associ-
ations, by vague Sentiments hard to de-
fine, by mere fancy, and n very small
per cent make athletics a serious fac
tor in the selection. Again, there are
many who have the question settled for
them by their parents before they have
taken their first lesson in Installation.
One of their earliest articles of faith is
that a certain college is to be q second
mother to them, and they never think
OF disputing her claim. In the whole
student body the athletic fioaters are
hardly worth counting.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1902-03-28

With n vast network of interurban
trolley lines spreading over the State,
crossing and recrossing the steam rail-
roads, the Embarrassing problem in
the country is becoming more serious
and calls for speedy adjustment. The
question should have been settled years
ago, as it was easy to anticipate the
vast extension of rural electric trace
ton lines that has now set in. In Eng
land and other European countries the
rural grade crossing was abolished
long ago. This state, in comr.,on with
many other States, will soon be grid
ironed with trolley and steam rail-
roads, and the dangerous grade crossing
should be wiped from the list of perils
that menace railway and trolley traffic.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1902-03-28
WI CAME OFF VICTOR.
The Cloveritcs Pursue Their Usua
Course of Interruption,

The ClOverites Pursue Their Usual
Course of Interruption.
WI Ting Fang, Chinese minister, net
the Philadelphia Glover Club for the
first time in his philosophical life, and
in IL ten minutes tussle with the wits
and interrupters of this famous dining
organization came off a victor. When
his turn for u few remarks came
Minister WI said:
I'm rising to obey the command of
.Ngcr president to say IL few words l
I'M Mt my wits end what to say. 1 en-
pected to say something. but I'm can.
did TO admit that l can't say anything"
THAT seems reasonable" dryly inter.
rupted Il Cloverite.
'.lf l were to obey my own feelings.
continued WI. calmly. II would rather
sit down."
We'll. you know how we feel about
it," broke in another Cloveritc. Don't
stand on our account"
WI gazed through his owl-like
glasses at the speaker and smiled in.
diligently.
II have heard Of this famous club OF
yours" he went on. coolly. You call
it the Glover Club. but why do you call
it that? 1t seem to consist Of a mum
Der of gentlemen who love to interrupt,
and I'm glad we don't have such things
i'll China. 1t is not part of our civilian.
ton"
Then WI gazed around him once
more and beamed g%raciously. He con.
tinued:
'In one respect this club reminds me
of China. In China when we have q
banquet we always have"
"Rats!" shouted a Cloverite. and WI
saw the point Of the interruption and
laughed with the rest.
Then Capt. Clarke. who is one of the
three men to represent the United
States ut the coronation Of King Ed.
ward VII. was introduced. He said:
II can't make q speech. and a Baltil
more paper says I shouldp,t 70 ahroad
,unless l know how tot
sssEakAsSN wv with YOU
g<Ern Ny.NSll-