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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-10-30

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He needs a tonic,
sounething that will
restore the keenness
a mind and activity
Of BODY.
d.. Pierce's Golden
Mc<lical Discovery
1,uts new life into
weak worn-out, run
dow III e n an d
women. II strength
ems the weak stom-
ach, punfes til E
blood, and effect
lively stimulates the
liver. The whole
body is built up with
sound, solid flesh by
the use Of rGolden
Medical Discovery. .
.1was confined 10 my
bed for four months
{snsn January Isl, 1872
sd commenced 10 take
~<nzr medicine January
44h. Isoo,u writes Mrs
SzIue L. sheppard, Of
Fopiarbiuf, Mo; 81
f<,of eight bottles Of DIT
9,irrce's Golden Med
5caI Discovery, four o.
zEarorite Prescription,
40 walls Of Ples~An'
rrlieis, and one bottle
IL Doctor Pierce's Com
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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-10-30

BY druggists. in iiity-
cent and one dollar
sizes. You may have :
sample bottle BY mai
free. also pamphlet tell
ing all about it. incl
thousands Of tesiimol
from sufferers cured.
& Co.. Binghamton,
rnnnfion this papeI.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-10-30

Home q Swamp Root
ding many Of the
,isi letters received
n writing Dr.. kilmer
7. Y, be sure and
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-10-30
of toughest steel
becomes dulled

3 constant use and must have heW
49, II il is to do good work. Constant
- dulls a man as it does an ak, makes
~, SLUGGISH Of body and dull OF mind.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-12-26
A Motive Power Famine.

There is now what an officer of one
Of the great railroads terms motive
power famine" and transportation Of
freight is congested ut many points
throughout the country. Whereas a
few years ago American locomotive
builders were seeking every opportuni-
ty for the introduction of their ma
chimes on foreign railroads, going far
atield, to South America, Asia and At
RIGA, they are today unable to meet the
domestic demand, although their facili.
ties have been greatly increased
There is also a serious shortage Of
freight cars, though it is stated that
all the car builders are busy, with or
ders far ahead of their ability to turn
them out. Hence the freight block
AIDES and delays of which we read
daily in the press dispatches, due to
lack of motive power and rolling
stock.
This situation, which is a source of
great annoyance, financial loss and in
some instances real distress, was main
ly created by the vast volume of bust
ness offered to the railroads that they
are apparently unable to handle expe-
ditiously. This is due in large measure
to the unprecedented production of the
fields and mines of the country and
corresponding activity in the industries
engaged in working up the material
they supply. The abundant harvests
OF the season, the reopening of the an
thracite mines and the check upon
transportation by water caused by the
winter weather are putting upon the
100000 miles of railroad spread over
the wide area of the United States q
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-12-26
The Venezuelan Situation,

That the necessity should arise for
European powers to make a hostile
demonstration against sovereign state
on this hemisphere, as to whose poit-
ical destinies the United States has in
the PRONUNCIATION of the Monroe doc
trine assumed to have certain over
sight, Is a matter of no small concern
to this nation. 1t has been repeatedly
declared by this government that it did
not propose to shelter under the Mon
roe doctrine South American and Cen
trail American nations from the Just
effects of their own misdeeds or fail
ures to fulfill international obligations
This was reaffirmed by President
Roosevelt In his late message in these
words: ut behooyes each one to main
tain order within its own borders and
to discharge Its just obligations to for
eigners." Still the situation In Venezu-
ella, where Great Britain and Germany
seek by combined force of arms to col
lect apparently just debts, is one to
excite apprehension and call for the ex-
hibition Of wise craftsmanship and d.
plomacy on the part of our state de-
partment.
The English and German claims are
based partly on the destruction of prop.
erty belonging to citizens Of Germany
and Great Britain and partly on the
failure of Venezuela to make proper
provision for the payment of its nation
al debts.
The liabilities of Venezuela, incurred
under the influence of President Cas-,
tro, are stated by the London Mail
with greater specification than we have
seen elsewhere. The chief battle
horse" seems to be loan of $4,000.
600 negotiated in 1896 and bearing in
terest at per cent. This is apparent
ly strictly public and government OBJ
legation, with no question about guar
antee." Two-thirds of this loan is due
to Germans, the rest to Britons and
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-12-26
Revolution Imminent,

A sure sign of approaching revolt and
serious trouble in your system is nervous
ness, sIeeplessness, or stomach upsets.
Electric Bitters will quickly dismember
the troublesome causes. 1t never fails to
tone the stomach, regulate the kidneys
and bowels, stimulate the liver and clar-
lily the blood. Run down systems benefit
particularly and all the usual attending
aches vanish under its searching and
thorough effectiveness. Electric Bitters
is only soc, and that is returned if it
don't give perfect satisfaction. Guaran-
anteed by John w. Thurston. Druggist.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-12-26

That was pathetic story told by
John CO miner, before the Goa!
strike arbitration commission at Scran-
ton, Pa, the other day, and If II rep.
resents n condition prevailing 10 any
extent 1t is an appalling revelation.
1t appears that he had suffered from
many accidents while pursuing his
calling as miner. He had lost an
eye, his skull had been fractured and
one of his legs had been rendered al
most useless. His testimony was that
he had received no aid from the mine
owners until his fellow workmen made
up subscription for him. To this the
mine owners added $50 but took the
amount of his rent out of the collec-
ton He Joined the strike In common
with his fellows and was refused work
when the strike ended. His rent had
gone into arrears during the strike, and
because he could not pay on demand
he was turned out on the bare noun
tain side on a cold, rainy day, with his
sick wife, his wife's mother, who Is
blind and hundred years old. and five
| children. After his eviction he had to
take his family ten miles TO cold.
| damp, empty house. His wife. already
| sick, soon succumbed, leaving her lit.
tie family helpless in the hands of her
crippled husband. Her mother is dy-
ing and may be dead at this writing
Perhaps this was an isolated case,
but even SO 1t represents condition
that ought not to exist in this country.
In view Of such revelations as this. II
Is well that the anthracite controversy
| should be sifted to the bottom and that
there should be no settlement out of
court until all the facts are brought to
| light
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-12-26
The Virginia Antlkissing Law

The Virginia legislature proposes To
regulate kissing by law, and for that
purpose bill is now pending before
It. 1t is put forward as a health pro-
tective measure and proposes that no
gallant Virginian or nonresident ad-
mirer shall kiss pretty and coy,
though not unwilling, Virginia maid or
matron unless he can prove by ply
sician's certificate that he has no con-
tagious or infectious disease or weak
lungs.
Do the sapient solons of the Old Do
minion suppose that there are any
young women, middle aged or old ones,
for that matter. in Virginia or else
where who are going to wait for n
man to fash physicians certificate
ON them when the time is ripe for os-
culatory demonstration? kissing in
Virginia is very much the same as 1t
Is elsewhere, only, according to ira
dition, they have rather superior
brand in the Old Dominion. A kiss is
something that one has to take at the
opportune moment to get its full zest
and flavor, and 1t is preposterous to
suppose that one is going out hunting
for a doctors certificate when he has
good chance and doesn't want to
miss it.
The penalty for kissing in violation
Of the proposed law is to he fine of
from 81 to So. But who is going to tell
about it and give the minions of the
law chance to hale the culprits to
court? kissing and telling are no more
regular in Virginia than they are any
where else.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-12-26
HUNTING CARIBOU.
One, shot Through the Heart. Rsa
Two Hundred Yards.

The caribou Is very tenacious 81 life,
saws ). W. Watts Ia Golfers Weekly.
writing about hunting these animals
IN Newfoundland. My companion used
n 30. 40 Winchester and the writer used
an s Mannlicher. With such strong
guns we were seldom able To stop a
big stag with n single shot, even when
hit in vital spot. One that the writ
er shot through the heart ran with the
rest OF the drove for 2UO yards. as
though he had not been touched. be-
fore collapsing. When we opened him.
he had only one bullet hole and his
heart was cut In two. Another went
about the same distance on the jump
with both fore shoulders broken and
bullet through the neck. On several
other occasions the stays when hit
went of with such strength that when
they fell they dug their antlers In the
ground and turned complete somer'
saults.
The first caribou we killed was a
fawn. We picked him out because we
Wanteu meat ANU bfAhr s'Nhef ~
thought he ought to be tender. In fact.
however, his meat was almost useless
lean, tough. stringy and very dark
I'm color This was difficult 10 under
stand. and the guides. for some reason,
were unable to offer an explanation.
However. | learned the reason later.
II appears that during the mating sea
son the fawns are weaned. The old
stag, driving the fawn away from the
mother, will strike him with his horns
and chase him half a mile. As soon
as the stag gives up the chase and
turns back to the doe the fawn will re
turn; then the stag will chase him
again. This is kept up for eight or ten
days, with the result that from worry.
violent exercise and change of diet the
meat OF the fawn becomes for time
unpalatable.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-12-26
"NARY-MARY TRAINoR!"

| light to read IL. Then she gave little
cry and stood very still, looking at him.
"You-you knew meY she faltered
,ut.
II do not know you ut ALL" he said
rather sternly.
She turned to 90.
Tell me what you mean" he de-
manded.
She pulled the veil away and turned
her face to his in the full glare of the
light For an instant he looked puz-
zled. Then he cried out, MARY Mary
Trainor"'
yes" she said coldly. Now you
will be willing TO let me 80 home. will
you notF'
do you hate me so still that you will
not let me do anything for the chill
dren"
"Oh, you don't understand | have
never hated you. The little boys name
is yours. Does that SEEM
Her voice choked, and she turned
away to hide her tears. The children
were amusing themselves looking in at
the gay windows.
Mary" he cried, Il have never for
gotten! | have never cared for any
other woman. know he is gone now.
Do you love me?"
God forgive me, | always have"
she said.
Then don't wait for tomorrow. Come
| now--come home" he said, taking both
her hands in his.
Not now"
There is minister not many blocks
from here, and it will not take half an
hour"
'Oh, no, no.' she protested.
But say yes. | have been unhap-
py so many years. Are you going to
deny me nowT"
Well, the next moment the bewil-
dered children and a more bewildered
little woman were put into cab, and
still more bewildered minister was
dragged from his study to perform a
marriage ceremony. The cab dashed
away to the land of Christmas trees
and bonbons and was soon so piled up
| luslut Will Il iItt, anu an ShI Us
of parcels that 1t seemed at one time
as though the inmates would have TO
ride outside. 1t whisked around to
Miss McGarvey and left her. in a sort
of spasm, with Christmas box. Strel-
ling snapped his fingers out of the
window at other men carrying home
Christmas trees, patted Connie, kissed
the sleeping Dick and seemed to be In
a sort OF ecstatic dream.
AS they worked together that night
trimming the Christmas tree suddenly
Strelling said, "Were you thinking of
me this evening before we metz"
Eyes; found myself calling your
name aloud
at was about
Half past G."
"Yes."
He took her In his arms. his lips were
upon hers, and the midnight chimes
came cheerily in.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-12-26

Frenchmen. The interest Is four !''''s
I'm arrears. Then there IS "ef'iiah
railway built at cost" Of Si5.coo."'o'
or =, I.,s, that is what the Germans
charged and the venezuelans agreed
to nav. OF which the London Times
saws that the railway built with IT has
received much the same treatment
with the English ones
Apparently the only way In whi,h
the Germans and Britons thought that
they could collect these claims was
the seizure and retention OF the Gus
toms receipts OF the port of La Quay
m. which President Castro resisted
with such force as was within his pow
er. As the customs receipts OF la
Guayra for the last six months have
averaged only about GOO,OOO boliyars'
worth 20 cents each Of our money, II
will take the creditors n rather long
time. TO recover the full amount OF
their claim. Ii Is even doubtful wheth-
or the current receipts OF the collector
Of La Guayra. even should he. contra
~ to his instincts and traditions non
estly turn them all in. would meet the
current expenses of the warships sent
to collect them.
While the landing of marines by
European power on the territory OF
an American state and the seizure OF
customs for legitimate debt are per-
haps not in violation of the Monroe doc
trine. clearly the United States can
not, II 1t maintains its traditions. per-
init European power or powers to
go much further than that. Doubtless
there is an understanding ut Washing
ton as to how far the Europeans can go
I'm their debt collecting process, so there
is perhaps no cause to get excited over
a prospect of serious complications.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-12-26

In view of the large measure Sue
cess attained in the experiments @
grown in South Carolina the asEN~
tural department will broaden @
scope of its operations in this dlFecl~
1t is now proposed to establish a /"
farm in Texas to see if that holF'u
and expansive commonwealth canp"
raise better tea than the PaIlne0"
State. There is very little that ItA''
cannot raise. from disturbances 'H,
long horned steers to oil gusheFs aD'
statesmen. Within the area o. 'u"'
state, which, with felicity anu VIC
inality, is called by its inhabitants a'
empire in ITSELF" all soils ana cllllA'''
are found. Between the humid meaV
ows of the Sabine, where the Di'N
drips dew perennially; the rallFs
heights of Ell Paso and the superH'"''.
lowlands of Hidalgo there is sP'
for every product on earth. II i'Ns
could not somewhere produce pass
BILE tea, it would be a proof 'H'' - -,
loyal sons have altogether msJ"0'
her resources. -
Reviewing the matter serlouSl" 80
may be said that, while 1t Is p'VV'. 4,
possible to cultivate tea over at "l
one-third of the area of the 'r ,s
States, it is hardly practicaoie u y. .,
to bring within the space OF s'" IL,
ton an American tea TO lne ,,,
where it will be liked by tea u''D ~.
people, though ultimately 'ns ,,,n,
try ought to be independent Oh ,,r,
Japan, Ceylon or India in pEo"', 40,
the material for "the cup which NV
but does not inebriate."
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-12-26

buy SOMETHING FOR THE LITTLE CHAP.
her for q short time till can find an.
other home, and | try to make her as
little trouble as possible"
Strelling understood. They had no
home.
Nov, there's great big house. with
plenty of room for Christmas trees-my
house, you know. Why not bring the
tree there and make all the noise you
like?
ut is very kind of you, sir, but IL
don't think we can accept so much"
"Why mott?
"Your family might
81 haven't any family. I'm all alone,
and just want to make two children
happy. 1t seems can't any way can
fix it."
But it's $3.50
eyes, l know what you're going to
say" put in Strelling impatiently,
quite as though she were very much in
the blame and he was offering an ordi-
nary courtesy. "Come to think, it is
unconventional, unheard of. You are
lady and afraid of-of-well, l don't
know what"
mo, I don't know what"
There was CLEAN of humor, almost
a smothered laugh, in her reply.
He took courage at this. When a
woman can see the humor of a situa.
ton, embarrassment begins to dsap-
pear.
well, why not come"
Because, though | believe your in.
tentions are of the kindest, | cannot
come. But" she added eagerly, "if
you can help me to get some work SC
that can keep my children l shall be
very grateful"
"Can you keep house-that is, look
after servants?"
ooh, yes"
"Come and keep mine. then. My
housekeeper is drunk upstairs, anG
chaos reigns"
"But the children
Bring them along. | don't MIND
children. Come, we can buy that tree
and go right home with it."
THANK you; no, | couldn't tonight
Miss McGarvey would worry. l will
come tomorrow"
$50 the children cannot have theil
Christmas because of Miss McGarvey.'
! 1T is not altogether that, but mus
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-12-26
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Trains leave Groveton tor


burden of labor with which they are
struggling with insufficient equipment
While perhaps 10 human foresight
could foresee the great activity in con
MERGE and manufacture which was 10
come by reason of the bumper" crops
the present freight congestion may IN
part at least be due to the failure Of
the carrying companies, Willingly or
otherwise, to grasp the situation in
time TO provide a remedy, since every
year when there are abundant crops
In the west we read of something Ike
the same difficulty in moving them 70
the eastern markets. The marvellous
development of the country is an ar
cepted and gratifying fact. Are the
great railroad corporations and the
makers of railroad supplies keeping ID
step with It?
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-12-26
Recently published correspondence

Recently published correspondence
regarding the evacuation of Shanghai
by the troops of the powers is not like
ly TO promote good feeling between the
British and the Germans. AS condi
ton to evacuation the German govern
ment obtained special pledges from the
Chinese respecting the valley Of the
Yangtsekiang, basing its demands
upon the alleged desire to preserve the
open door. Prince Ching, president of
the Chinese foreign office, told British
representatives that he knew nothing
of the pledges, but as soon as Germany
discovered that the British government
knew what was going on it promptly
backed down, thus exposing Ching's
duplicity. Germany, of course, was
seeking only to undermine Great Brit
aims influence in the rich valley.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-12-26
THE APOSTLES.
EmbIems bestowed Upon Them by
the Medieval Artists.

The medieval artists, having no idea
of the personal appearance of the Say.
tours followers, adopted a set Of signs,
or emblems. for each. which syou be
came familiar to all. The emblem Of
Peter was either large key or two
keys crossed, which is readily explain
ed by referring TO the words of Christ
(Matthew xvi, 19, And will give un
TO thee the keys Of the Kingdom Of
heaven" The emblem of Paul was a
sword and n book-the latter to remind
the beholder that he was teacher of
men, the former to indicate that he was
bcheaded with a sword. ST. Andrew
was usually figured standing by cross
shaped like a letter y, that being the
form of the cross upon which legend
says he was cr-lctied. The emblem OF
ST. James the Great was either sword,
referring to the fact that he was also
beheaded. or pilgrims staff, be being
a great traveller.
st. Johns emblem was caldron, re
ferring 10 his experience in the boiling
oil. St Philips emblem is an enigma.
1t was a spear and a cross, yet it is
known that he was banged. st. Bar
tholomew. who was "hayed alive" Is
represented with knife and his skin
hanging over his arm. Matthews EN-
blem is a square, supposed to have
some reference to Christ's calling. St
Thomas. having been pierced with a
dart" is pictured carrying a spear.
The emblem Of James the Less was a
club, he having been beaten TO death
with faggot;" st. Matthias an ak, he
having been beheaded. Simon's EN-
blem was Il saw. The legend says 'he
was sawn asunder."
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-12-26

hand.
Buy something for the little chap
with H." he said in low voice.
oh. IL wouldn't dare To keep il.
Mamma wouldn't let me. Thank you,
sir
Aud she put the money ia his hand.
This was 81 unexpected that Strcl.
ling became still more Interested.
Where Is your fatherT' he asked.
I'VE haven't any," answered the girl.
"Dick was just a little lit of baby
when he died"
Al that moment a small. thin woman
dressed In black and wearing black
veil about a plain little hat, not motto
ing him. made a dash for the children,
Connie, why did you stay 81 long!
l was afraid you were lost" she said.
"Dick wanted 10 look at Santa
Claus"
Poor little boy. II will be all the
Christmas he will get" sighed the
small woman. taking the child's hand
and drawing him out of the crowd.
Strelling followed. But how was he
to get up the courage TO speak? These
people We're not the sort To accept
aims. He felt quite nonplused and
helpless. Then the little girl began
telling her mother of his offer and
her refusal.
THAT was right" said the woman,
with a kind of sob I'm her voice.
Then Strelling made a bold break.
He stepped up to her side.
Pardon me, madam" he said, "but
want to ask you to let the little girl
take the money. 1t is very small
amount, and it will be doing me IA
yor."
She started away from him in sort
Of fear. Then the Kindness of his voiee
embroidered her to listen.
1T is very good of you" she STAN
mered out in her embarrassment. MY
little girl may take the money, and |
thank you very much. But we did
not ask It,"
Certainly not. understand that"
quickly responded Strelling, feeling the
note of pride in the answer. but II
seems the right of all children to have
gifts at Christmas. and | have none to
give to. | would like to ask you to let
me add to this trifle a Christmas tree
and the things TO put on II. nope
you will give me that pleasure
He found himself speaking to the
poorly dressed little woman as though
she were an empress, Somehow her
soft voice and gentle dignity made
him think she ought TO be, though her
face was quite indistinct under her
veil in the darkness.
Thank YOU" she answered. but l
don't think we could quite manage a
tree"
ooh. I'll get boy to carry it home
for you"
ut isn't that she hesitated.
Mamma thinks 1t would bother Miss
McGarvey," put in Connie.
"WhyT
ooh, Miss McGarvey is almost al
ways sick, and
Here the mother quickly interrupted,
1.-THE lady Connie means has been good
enough to let us share her rooms with
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-12-26

The Swedes are Il quiet, taciturn PEG
Pile. There is no jostling even among
the lowest classes. When train leaves
a platform or steamboat pier, the
lockers on lift their hats to the depart
ing passengers and bow TO them, COM
pliment which is returned 10y the pas
scngers. You are expected TO lift your
hat to the shabbiest person you meet i'll
the street. and to enter shop, office or
bank with the hat on is considered a
bad breach of good manners. In retir.
ing from a restaurant you are expected
to bow to the occupants. Bowling and
hat lifting are so common that the peo-
pile seem to move around more slowly
than elsewhere in order to observe the
courtesy