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His Coming Recalls the
Remarkable History of {
the House Of RicheIieu,
Whose Greatest Mem
Der was the EccleSiaS-
tic Whose Influence
Shaped the Destiny of
the French Empire.

brought upon France but for the inter-
vening hand Of the merciless cardinal.
Twice in the course OF his career was
he exiled. and each time reinstated.
Once It was through the good Offices OF
Marie de Medicis; the second time by
the force Of his influence over Louis
Following this. the rule OF the iron pre-
late was supreme. He was hrsn when
frmness was the only salvation for both
himself and the country. and so he for
got the meaning OF the word mercy.
show me six lines written by tho
most honest man in the world. and
viii ind therein enough 70 hang him.
he said to his secretaries one day. and
when one OF them. hoping 10 entraD
him, wrote upon a card. zone and two
are three" the cardinal replied:
'Blasphemy against the Holy Trinity.
One and two make one"
To him Europe was a mighty chess
beard, AMI the time allowed for play
was all too brief. His attention to the
game never relaxed from the moment
when, as deputy to the states general.
he moved the first pawn until death
oheckmated him, and, with half his
schemes still incomplete. the iron cardi-
/ nal ard the greatest statesman France
has ever known laid aside forever the
power that had overawed kingdom
and a king
The Present Due de Richelieu.
His grandnephew. through whom the
present member Of the house OF Richie
lieu succeeded to the title on the death
Of his father a fex years ago. was bern
in Paris in 1886 and lived to the ripe
/ age Of ninety-two. Besides his reputa-
tion as the French Lovelace. he at
tanned. in srite Of a deplorabIy defec-
tive education. distinction as a diplo-
matist and general. as ambassador to
Vienna from 1725 to 1923. he arranged
/ the prelimiaaries OF peace. Later he
helped 10 gain the victory OF Fontnoy.
Three years afterward he conducted a
brilliant defense Of Genoa. In 1856 he
expelled the English from Minorca by
the capture OF the San Filipe fortress.
and ne closed his military career two
years later by those marauding expedi-
l tions in Hanover which procured him the
sObriquet OF Petit pere de Ia sfarauda
| He was thrice imprisoned in the Bastile
and thrice married: FIRST against his
will. at the age OF fourteen, 10 Made
moiselle de Noalles; secondly, by the
/ intrigues OF VOltiare, to MademoiseIle
/ de Guise; and thirdly. when he was
eighty-fOuT years old, 10 an Irish lady
Of rank
| His grandson-Armand Emmanuel de
] Plessis Due le Richelieu-is remembered
mainly as the enlightened and heroic
governor OF Odessa. who guided the city
/ through the terrible ySsTs Of the plague,
and as the minister Of foreign affairs,
under Louis XVIII. 10 whom IL fell TO
/ sign the treaty OF 1915. A pension Of So
600 francs, voted to him by the two
chamber Of deputies. he devoted 10 the
public charities Of Bordeaux Dying in
! 1922. he left a large estate and the
/ title to his eldest son, the father Of
/ the young nobleDan now on his way 20
{ the United States.
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lust two years ago Mr. Chamber
lain made his first trip as a dis
- tinguished guest on board a war
ship.
goodly squadron Of battleships,
cruisers. and small craft lay idling at
their moorings one hot Sunday after
noon at the end Of October of the sea-
port Of saIonica in the Eastern Levant.
suddenly a signal came futtering over
the blue water from the flagship inform
ing n. NJ. S. Caesar that she was to
proceed to Gibraltar in order TO con-
vey the colonial secretary from there
10 Malta.
On arriving at the Rock the Caesar
found that the p and o. which was
bringing out Mr. Chamberlain from Eng
land had not yet arrived. And it was
not before the afternoon that Mr.. Cham
berlain. accompanied by his sou. went
on board the Caesar
All found the colonial secretary most
charming guest. one who took an interest
in every bit Of the daily work connected
with the sailor man; watching him az
his work-equally at his play-ever
ready with words Of encouragement. and
continually asking questions Of interest
clearly showing how thoroughly a
'shore- going man could enter into The
routine on board a man-of-war-
Mainly Due 70 Navy.
It was mainly due to the work done
q by the British navy in the past that
Great Britain is what it now u.s. and By
looking at these men and officers around
him. and after seeing them at their
Eork AMI play day by day and night
by night as he had done. he felt he was
IN no way hsttering them 81 he said
that such men and officers as he saw
before him would do just as well-every
bit-in th5 future as their forefathers
had done in the past and so long as
the high standard OF officers and men
was not allowed to diminish. no fear
might be felt from hostile European
powers
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A \ extraordinary ARRAY took place
IA place a few days age at Lo-
L A patchevo. a populous village in
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He IS a Son of the Prin-
cess of Monaco, IS
Democratic, and Hopes
That the OBJECT of His
Trip Viii Not Be Mis-
con Strue d by the
American People - Is
Fond oil Athletics.

ODAY the Due de Richelicu. a
son OF the Princess Of Monaco.
Il and the bearer Of the name and
title which the Grand Cardinal
OF France first made illustrious during
the reigns Of Henry " and Louis XIII,
is leaving the Chateau Haut Buisson for
Havre. from which port he will shortly
sail for a visit OF several mon hs 70
the United States
The Due dc Richelieu viii ren in in
New York for at least two weeks follow
ing his arrival before proceeding on a
tour Of the country. extending. from
ocean 20 ocean Already IL Is understood
that preparations are being made for
his entertainment while In the metropo-
lis by several prominent society leaders
and considerable curiosity has existed
since the announcement of his coming
as 10 the personality Of the prospective
visitor.
By reason Of the illustrious name
which he bears and the entire elimina-
tion OF any hunting suggestion
in connection with his visit-he being
the possessor in his own right Of con-
siderable wealth, in addition to large
landed interests which came 70 him by
inheritance-this young nobleman is
considered one Of the most eligible
members Of the quasi French nobility.
Is Fond of Athletics.
He is thirtv-two years old and is
rumored to be heart whole and fancy
free. Beyond his fondness for athletics
he is distinctly athletic and spends
most Of his time upon his estates in
eastern France-and the fact that he
much prefers an open-air life to that
Of the boulevards Of the capital. where
be has eschewed rather than courted
society, surprisingly little is known OF
the present Due de Richelieu in this
country.
To a correspondent for the Sunday
Times in Paris the Due stated a few
days ago. as he was leaving the capi-
tai to bid his mother farewell at the
Chateau Haut Buisson. preparatory TO
sailing. that his visit to America was
simply TO satisfy a desire that he has
long entertained to see with his own
eyes G country OF which he had heard so
much He said further that he hoped
the American papers would say as lit
tie as possible about his soiourn. as
one thing which has made him delay so
long in visiting the United States was
the fear that the American people
would misconstrue his visit 70 De a
fortune hunting expedition. He wished
the fact made plain that he would sim
ply travel as a private individual and
In no official capacity whatsoever.
Distinguished Ancestry.
Tracing back the geneslogy Of the
present representative Of the Richelieu
family is to review in succession the
most interesting phases and periods OF
modern French history
Our prospective visitor is the imme-
date descendant Of Armand Emmanuel
du Plessis. Due de Richelieu. Who was
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Rochechouart. a member OF a powerful
and illustrious family. In some degree
she deroga-ed from her family rank by
marrying Richelieu and the marriage
contract displays the difference in posi-
ton with the somewhat brutal frankness
Of an age Of plain speaking.
Cardinal Richelieu was born at the
chateau de Richelieu. in Poitou. which
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specimen Of a feudal building. It was
protected by a round tower at each cor
ner and was surrounded by a deep fosse.
Within were the great halls the ru-
merous courts, galleries. and chambers
OF the castle, intended not merely for
the residence OF a family. but for the
presence Of a body OF soldiers In time
Of need II was surmounted by a confu-
sion Of roofs. turrets, and chlmneys.
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he afterward rebuilt. Little Of the cha
teau now remains. but the extensive
park. which was admired for its beauty
in his day the trim avenues. the canals
and fountains are still there. and not
greatly changed in appearance since the
cardinal wandered about them in his
boyhood
This chateau. which is shown IN the
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which gave II a picturesque attractive
ness not entirely wiped out by the hand
of time
The cardinal was educated at the IA
nous college Of the sarbonne. and be-
ing afterward appointed to the see OF
Lucon, he became almoner 70 Louis
/ XIII. in 1915.
Notable Career Of RicheIieu.
Notwithstanding the rapidity Of his
elevation. Richelieu was still a very
obscure man. and no one dreamed Of the
/ career that lay before him. Nine
years later-and for the next eighteen
years-he held the kingdom OF France
in the hollow OF his hand. Looking back
along the mercurial history OF France
Hay be found no figure that stands out
IN bolder relief than that OF the arst OF
the Richelieus-soldier. prelate, and
statesman. the masterful servant and
the subservient mastar OF Louis XIII.
He once declared that when he had
made up his mind he did not sleep be-
fore setting his agents to work moving
down everything that stood in his way.
and then-he covered it all with his red
| cassock.
This Richelieu did indeed hew down.
but where he destroyed he invariably re-
built and always TO the advantage OF
the country; while what he covered with
his =ed cassock, according TO his omi-
nous metaphor. was well and wisely
covered before it could bring France to
a fate as sanguine as its own.
None Of his actions has been more Sc
verely criticized than the execution OF
Cinq-M Mars and De Thou. two months be-
fore his death. But Il was no personal
vindictiveness that dictated the tragic
order. It is easy TO forget the circum-
stances. blinded blythe halo Of romance
which time has thrown around the fate
OF these ill-starred nOblemen, but his
tory brands their secret compact with
Spain as a traitOrous conspiracy and
points out the ruin Il would have
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hauls 10000 people to Pittsburg. other
days the daily human freight reaches to
the 5000 figure. and on rainy days as low
as 1000 or S.OOO
There are twelve trains daily through
the week on the CHARTERS branch, nine
of which make the through trips from
Pittsburg to Washington. On Sundays
two trains. do service between these
points. or the nine trains two are can
nonbau' expresses which speed the thir-
/ ty-two miles in one hour.
Some idea Of how thic!,ly settled the
country is along the branch is obtained
when it is stated that there are sixteen
towns between Carnegie and Washington
a distance OF twenty three miles. or an
average Of town every mile and a half.
On the branches are towns also. One
branch projects from Bridgeville in the
shape Of a fork with Cecil and Bishop as
the prongs. The other branch is also
fork-shaped. starting from Houston on
the main branch and running to Neon
nells Mills.
From this point the prongs extend
to Westland and Pclanka. Houston is a
couple OF miles or so south Of Canons-
burg. while Bridgeville is between
Canonsburg and Carnegie Washington
is by far the largest town on the branch
with Carnegie second and Canonsburg
third At woodville and MarshaIsea both
stations are the county and city homes.
and these. with their visitors. add not a
little to the passenger trade on the
road.
Railroad Planned in 1851.
The CHARTERS Railway or Washington
branch was constructed in 1871 by the
Pennsylvania interests. It was so nam
ed on account OF following the line CT
CHARTERS Creek. In this connection 4,
is interesting to note that as early as
1881 there was a railway surveyed be-
tween Pittsburg and Washington.
Owing TO financial difficulties the
proieet was laid over and finally aban-
dcned. In 1851 there was scarcely a mile
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-01-16
SD MARRIAGE Anniversary.

Mr.. and Mrs. Simeon B. Titus, formerly
of Vershire, VT. quietly celebrated the
SD anniversary OF their marriage on Mon
day, Jan. 6, 1902, at the home OF their
daughter, Mrs. Fanny Titus Hazen, 81 Ok
ford street, Cambridge, Mass.
Mr.. Titus age was "a years June 8. 1901.
Mrs. Titus was So May Il, 1901. Mr.. Titus
lived on the farm where he was born till
"A wears of age. The farm has been owned
by the family over 100 years. He was the
Youngest Of II children. The others left
the farm to build homes for themselves,
Simeon remaining TO work the farm and
care for his father and mother His father,
Joseph Titus, died at the age Of ~. His
mother, Susannah Titus, lived to nearly
complete her 96th year. His grandfather,
Lenox Titus, served in the Revolutionary
war, enlisting from the towno OF Royaslton,
Mass.
Mrs. Titus was Eliza J. Morris, daughter
Of Park and Sophia Morse Morris. She
was born in West Fairlee, Vt. Her grand
father, William Morris, was also a Revolu-
tionary soldier, serving four years, attain
ing the rank OF lieutenant.
Mr.. and Mrs. Titus had eleven children,
six sons and five daughters, all growing
up to manhood and womanhOod. The
children inherited the patriotism of the
grandsres. Three sons, James NJ, Morris
p. and Joseph l., served in the civil war
enlsting in the 4th Reg, Vt. Vols james
and Joseph gave their lives for the defense
Of their country's flag. Morris endured
for months the horrors OF Andersonville
prison, returning home a physical wreck,
suffering all the years since, till he died
one year ago. Their eldest child, Mrs
Fanny I titus Hazen, was nurse in L. s
Columbian College hospital, Washington,
ID. C. during 1854 -66 caring for the wound
ed from the battles OF Spottsylvania, Will
derness and Cold Harbor. She is president
Of the Army Nurse association Of Massa.
chusetts.
Four daughters and one son are living
Mrs. Hazen, Mrs. Carrie 5. Clogston, Straf
ford, VT, Mrs. Jane e. Hall, Allegheny, Pa.
Mrs. Myra +. Pearson, Dorchester, Mass.
and Chas. NJ. Titus Of Boston.
The anniversary was cheered by the pres
ence Of three children, grand and great
grandchildren.
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POST MILLS.

Mrs. Dell Wood has somewhat improved.
Mrs. Henry Sargent is quite sick and
under the care OF DR.. Allen.
Joe Bailey and family have moved from
West Fairlee TO the j. Eastman place.
Mrs. W. Moody is with her daughter,
Mrs. II. i. Howe, for medical treatment
Miss Linus from Copperfield is working
for W.H. Church at the Commodore House.
Mrs. c. A. Adams spent last Saturday
afternoon with her friend, Mrs. Milliken,
at Copperfield.
Miss Hattie Barker spent last Sunday at
home from Brattleboro, returning to her
work there the first Of the week.
f. n. Dodge and wife from Wells River
spent few days recently at the old home
stead with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. A.
Dodge.
John Ordway had a severe shock a few
days since, completely paralyzing one OF
his limbs. II is hoped he can be moved
here soon.
dolph to this place last week. They have
rooms at Mrs. Southworth's and viii board
for the present at the Commodore House.
Atthe election Of officers at Crystal Lake
Lodge, /. o. o. f., Dec. 2S, the following
officers were elected IN. c.. William Wa
termsn; V. G., w. II. jenkins; Sec, Thorn
as Terhuni; Treas, +. T.. Smith.
Miss Hattie Ordway has been keeping
house for G, w. Cook. as Miss Foster has
been taking care of Mrs. +. l.. Kibbey
during her sickness. Mrs. 2. w. Kibbey
is also at her sons. F. l.. Kibbey's.
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vERSHiRE.

Jimmie Lawless is working for q. W.
Kimball.
There was a dance at the hall New
Years night.
Charles Davis and son have had large
quantity of wood sawed.
Mr.. Roberts has received g visit from
his sister, who resides in California.
Miss Matte Clough has returned to
Boston after spending her vacation mere
Mrs. Jewett Clough has gone to spend
the winter with her daughter in warren
NH.
James Stacy and son have recently .pur-
chased OF parties in Chelsea pair OF hhe
oxen.
H. A. Parker is suffering with bad an
lxle. He is attended by DR.. Milllken OF
Copperfield.
Ethan Blanchard has been working
through the ice time in the West Fairlee
blacksmith shop.
The reception for Mr.. and Mrs. Firman
Gilman was well attended ana very
pleasant time reported.
Henry Nation, who is sick at the home
OF his sister, Mrs. Brown, in west farleei
is reported to be worse.
Mr.. Lake has recently lost valuable OK,
Mr.. st. Claire his horse and MIR. BugDee
one of his span of horses which breaks up
his school team.
Among those who came here to spend
Christmas were Mr.. and Mrs. kinlston OF
West Corinth and Mr.. and Mrs. Virgins
OF the same place.
The death of Mrs. Lyman Porter takes
from us one who was loved and esteemed
by all who knew her and comes to us Win
a sense of personal loss and bereavement
seldom felt. She was formerly for many
wears resident of Vershire and leaves
here many warm friends who extend their
deepest sympathy to the sadly bereayed
husband and son. She died at her home
in Corinth Corner where she has recently
resided
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HARTFORD.

Mrs. Crane is spending the winter in
Claremont.
Miss Addie Newton has been spending a
few days in town.
Mrs. f. p. Olmstead and sons have re-
turned from New York state.
Miss Mary Morris Of Lebanon has been
a recent guest OF Mrs. +. w. Morris.
Miss Grace Bliss has gone to Somerville,
Mass, where she viii spend the winter.
Clayton Bartholomew is boarding with
Mrs. P. NJ. Dutton while attending school
here.
Miss Belle H. Lewis, who spent the
summer in Salt Lake City, Utah, has re-
turned TO town.
The saw mill recently purchased by IL.
L. button has arrived and been set in
order. A large force Of men are busily at
work getting out lumber for the Diamond
Match Co.
The week Of prayer has been observed
by special services. On Tuesday evening
Rev p. r. Womer of West Lebanon gave
an address, on Wednesday evening Rev. A..
j. Bailey OF Meriden spoke, and the SER
vice on Thursday evening was conducted
by local talent.
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EAST BARNARD.

Charles Graves is more comfortable.
c. A. Dyke is drawing logs for II. II.
Daniels.
George Allen spent Sunday and Monday
at home.
Mrs. Charles Dow visited in Lebanon a
few days recently.
l.. W. Bartholomew has gone to Hart
ford to live with Burt Bartholomew.
Mrs. Dow and Len Clogston were at
Mrs. G. A. Miller's Saturday evening.
The pastor from Pittsfeld is to preach
here next Sunday at the usual hour, All
are cordially invited.
II. II. Daniels has bought another big
lumber lot Of y. ID. and +. W. Rowland.
He now has IS teams drawing and a large
number Of men at work for him.
Len Clogston visited his sister, Mrs.
Charles Dow. the first of the week. He
expects 10 sail for Cuba soon to join the
regular army. He has already purchased
a lot OF five acres there.
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~ was troubled for about seven years
with my stomach and in bed half ms
time, says +. Demick. Someryille, Ind.
Il spent about q 900 and never could get
Dyspepsia Cure. ] have taken a few bot
ties and am entirely well" You don
live by what you eat. but BY what You
digest and assimilate. II your stomach
doesn't digest your food YOU are really
starving. kodol Dyspepsia Cure does the
stomach's work BY digesting the food
You don't have 70 diet. Eat all you want
kodol Dyspepsia Cure cures all stomach
troubles. G. j. Stockwell, Hancock f.
Z. J. Prince, So. Randolph.
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PIITsFIELD.

Gid.Hutt has gone to Granville to work.
II. G. Ranney was in Bethel last Friday.
Mrs. G. Bishop visited Mrs. II. II. Hovey
several days last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. F. Durkee of Rutland
spent Sunday in town.
L. z. TAYLOR and c. f. Noyes were in
Rutland last Thursday.
II. II. Hovey has gone to W. r. Junction
10 work for the international Paper Co.
Geo. +. Bishop from Topper Lake, NY,
is visiting relatives and friends in town
Rev. Frank Hazen preached his farewell
sermon here last Sunday. Mr.. Hazen has
many friends here who will miss him very
much.
The birthday social which was held in
the Congl church vestry last THURSDAY
evening was well attended and the re-
ceipts were about -.
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ONCE IS ENOUeR TO SEE

Gustave Dore's portrait Of Dante is worth
seeing once. But once is enough. Some
such look You notice on the faces Of those
who have suffered, and still suffer, much
physical pain; people subject torheumatism,
govt, neuralgia, periodic headache. lumba-
60, OF pain from some Old lesion. This pain
habit puts its marks on them, as the custom
Of handling ropes crooks a sailors fingers;
or as too much riding of bicycle stamps a
worried expression on certain faces. No
wonder people said Of the Italian poet as
he passed along, There goes