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Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-12-27
How Grant Became a Smoker.


Gen. James Grant Wilson addressed
the Historical Society of Pennsylva-
mia on the subject of Personal Rem
iniscences of Lincoln and Grant" !"
Among many interesting yarns spun
by the general was one setting forth
how Grant became a great smoker. 1t
seems that after one of Grants great
victories he was seen riding down the
line with half-smoked unlit cigar in
his mouth. In reporting the affair the
war correspondents one and all men
toned the incident of the half-burnt
cigar.
1t was not long after that every ex-
press from the north brought the gen
eral packages of cigars, until there
were 10000 cigars received at camp.
Up to that time Grant had been in the
habit of smoking but two or three
cigars day. But with this unlimited
supply. and feeling that as they were
gifts he could not give them away, he
started to smoke them wholesale, and
thus acquired a tremendous appetite
for Observation-Disclosures Inquirer.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-12-27

that same night. IL was most un-
happy: l had tried to drown myself
and the Sisters cared for me and gave
me the child TO love. Her name was
written on a slip of paper and pinned
to her dress and "a wedding ring
was found in the basket with her. |
i have kept it lest the child should
lose it,
And from out the folds of her black
gown the Sister took a ring and
dropped it with a scarcely perceptible
shudder into the lady's outstretched
hand. 1t was a plain gold band and
within it was engraved a name and a
date.
Tit must have been her mothers
wedding ring" the Sister said with
whitened lips, and the other nodded.
Il am glad of the ring" she said,
''for l wanted a child born in wedlock
See, dear" and she held it toward her
husband ''the date is the year of our
marriage and the name 'Anne'-it is
pretty name"
But the man knew that the ring had
signalized nothing and his eyes sought
the Sisters face, dumbly beseeching
forgiveness for the wrong he had done
her.
But the mothers thoughts were less
for the man who had betrayed her
than for the child she had borne him.
She who had been too proud to plead
for herself, stretched out her hands
and besought happiness for her child.
BE good to her." she cried, "Oh,
you will be good to herl"
And the man promised with down
bent head for he knew that for the
sin committed against the mother he
must atone to the child and in SO do.
ing would he win forgiveness.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-12-27
Adam the Uniuue.

When Adam went accounting Eve
He didn't have to watch the clock.
Regretting when twas time to leave
There were no gossips there to shock
She didn't make him sit away
Across the room and talk about
The newest book or latest play
That others had been bringing out
She had no red-plush album there.
With photographs of Uncle John
And Aunt Louise and Cousin Claire
And others who were dead and gone
He never when she sweetly sighed
Was forced to flee with all his might
In order to obtain a ride
Upon the last car out that night.
All. happy Adaml He was free
From grief the later lover BEARS
Eve never whispered suddenly:
81 think l hear pa on the stairs"
Cosmopolitan Magazine.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-12-27

did you hear of Mrs. Sisters un-
fortunate mishap?"
mo, indeed. What was it?"
why, she was having a little house
party at her aerial chateau, and sent
her aeronaut with the omnibus bal
loon to the air line station to bring
the guests to the house."
Yes"
''She has always thought the man
so trusty. He has been with her two
years. But it seems he had mixed
himself an oxygenated highball that
morning and he wasn't in a responsi.
BILE condition"
Mercy. what did he do?"
why, he completely lost his head
on the up grade and collided with an
aeromotor moving van with such vio-
lence that the balloon broke lose from
the bus and the dreadful man dropped
his whole load into the lakel"
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-12-27
Rocked in the Cradle of the Deer

Babies never get seasick. l have
carried thousands of them in my
time" said an American Line steward
"and in rough weather l have seen
their fathers, mothers, brothers and
sisters keel over like soldiers before
cannon ball; but no so with the ba-
bies. Whether it be rough or smooth
at sea, baby is always an excellent
sailor-rosy. jolly, and with the appe-
tite of horse. Do you know the ex-
PLANTATION of this singular fact? 1t is
as simple as the fact is strange. Ba-
bies don't get seasick because they
are accustomed to the rocking of the
cradle. That movement is much like
the rocking of a ship. A baby aboard
ship, therefore, is merely a baby in an
unusually big cradle, and there is moth
ing odd to him about the rocking, for
it is what he has been accustomed tc
all his life"
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-12-27

lOT me.
her the gentle Gliding of Sister Mary
Angela
Set not your heart upon the things
of earth. Sister Dorothea," was her
oft-spoken reproof
And she who had come homeless
and despairing, but who now wore the
black gown of the sisterhood and was
known as "Sister Dorothea," would
answer always:
But you gave her to me to love,
Sister Mary Angela"
And Sister Mary Angela looking at
the peaceful face of Sister Dorothea
and remembering that from which she
had been saved would sigh softly and
say no more.
But over the happiness of Sister
Dorothea there was always the shad-
ow of an impending sorrow; for from
time to time. now one and now anoth-
er OF the children whom the Sisters
tended would be sent away to homes
that had been found for them in the
outside world. There were days when
men and women came, seeking to gain
by adoption that which Nature had
denied. And at such times Sister Dor
othea would turn faint and sick with
apprehension and strive to hide the
little Amabel; for though she knew
that within the Foundling's Home
there could be no future for the child
she SO dearly loved yet from the mo-
ment of parting she shrunk faint
heartedly.
The child is young" she told her
self, there is no need for haste in
finding her home"
And SO the days went by till Amabel
was four years old; when there came
to the Foundling's Home a lady, at
sight of whose loveliness Sister Doro-
thea for a brief moment forgot her
haunting fear lest Amabel be taken
from her. Then she raised her eyes to
the face of the man who walked by
the lady's side and her own face went
white as the spotless linen folds that
bound her brow.
She heard their request for child
and half blindly she led forward the
little Amabel and caressed the child's
bright hair with shaking hands, for
she knew that now the time of part
ing was upon her.
And Amabel, the child of her love
and care, turned from the black-robed
Sister and going fearlessly toward the
beautiful lady played with the bracelet
on her wrist.
But into the eyes of the man had
come a look as of one who gazes upon
the face of the dead, and he whispered
a name beneath his breath-a name
that the somberly garbed Sister had
not heard for four long years.
What is your name, dear?" the LADY
was saying and the child answered
"Amabel."
'Amabel', that is a pretty name.
And your other name, what is it?"
'She has no other name, SISTER
Dorothea said very gently, "She was
left here a tiny baby four years ago.
l know, for I, too, was brought here
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-12-27

The bell of the Foundling's Home
rang softly, so softly that the old port
ress doing at her post beside the
door took no heed; hut Sister Mary
Angela passing through the hall heard
and herself answered the summons.
She's tired, poor thing" she said
with plying glance at the nodding
Fortress, and she stepped softly past
the sleeper and opened wide the door.
Instinctiyely her hand sought the bas-
ket that day and night stood just
without the entrance; for Sister Mary
Angela had been long in the Found
ling's Home and her caressing hands
and pitying heart had soothed and
welcomed many a tiny outcast.
She lifted the child tenderly, and
loosening its wrappings. held it so
that the rays of the dimly burning
night-lamp shone full on its baby face.
1t opened big, violet-blue eyes and
stared blinkingly at the light, and its
dimpled hands clutched at fold of
the sisters black gown. To its dress
was pinned a paper on which was
written a single line:
"Amabel a gentleman's child"
And the sister read and sighed
softly for the penciled words told a
story with which she was only too
familiar.
Poor child" she said gently, Poor
child" and her thoughts were of the
mother rather than of the babe she
held in her arms.
But she blamed no one, this good
sister, for she knew that to every
story there are many sides and un-
heard she would condemn neither
man nor woman.
In the gray light of the early morn
ing Policeman O'Donnell followed si-
lently a girl who. muttering incoher-
emily and wringing her hands, walked
rapidly toward the bridge and the
darSly flowing river. She paused for
a moment above where the current
ran swiftest and the policeman laid
his hand on her arm.
None O. that, my GIRL" he said
gruffiy, none O. that!"
And at the sound of his voice the
poor, distraught creature burst into
wild sobbing, and turning. clutched
desperately at his arm.
Il don't want to-" she cried, the love
of life rising strong within her and
fighting against the black despair
that possessed her soul. "I don't
want to; but there's nothing else for
me to do; in all the wide world
there's no place for me-"
The burly policeman patted her
shoulder with rough kindliness. "We1l
see," he said, well see. Come with
me. my girl" And half leading, half
carrying her he made his way through
the silent streets and stopped before a
square, brick building. But the girl
drew back protesting.
Not here" she cried, amy where
but here; it is the Foundlings' Home"
And what if it is" O'Donnell said,
not needing her protest, ''the good
sisters will know what to do for
you"
And he rang the bell and gave her
in charge of Sister Mary Angela, who
took the forlorn girl in her arms and
soothed and comforted her as she
might child.
You siall stay with us as long as
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-12-27

And the girl caught at the Sisters
hand and the light of hope came back
to her dull eyes.
You will let me stay" she breathed
softly, " and may love the little baby.
oh. God be thanked"
Sheltered within the walls of the
Foundling's Home and tenderly cared
for by the good Sisters the little Am
abel grew and blossomed like a flow
er. And the girl whose life had all but
gone out beneath the silent river
watched over the child and loved her
with such love as often brought upon
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-12-27
A SONG OF THE WAY.
A GENTLErIAN'S CHILD.
By UNA HUDSON.

Copyright 1902, by Daily Story Publishing Co.,
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-12-27

"Annabel, a gentleman's child"
you WILL" the Sister said, I'VE need
you here. There was tiny baby left
on the steps last night. The Sisters
have so many to care for; you shall
have charge of it."
For" the Sister said to herself,
'she must be taken out of herself.
She needs something to love and the
baby needs mother"
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-12-27
In 1910.

did you hear of Mrs. Sisters un-
fortunate mishap?"
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1902-01-06
PUT IN PRISON FOR DEBT.

London.-There is popular i'm.
preston that Imprisonment for
debt has been abolished in Great
Britain. The County Court returns
for 1900, which are just published
show that 1892 debtors were inn
priSoued during that year. Tech
nicalfy they were imprisoned for
contempt of court in failing to pay
after the Judge of the County
Court had ordered them to do so,
but the noupaymsnt>O of debts was
the real offense. The system, APP
pareutly, had a good effect, in the
case of the majority Of debtors, as
the returns show that of l29,044
against whom commitment war
rants we're issued, 124, 352 paid mp
when they came face to face with
the alternative OF going to prison.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1902-01-06
CAUSES OF CANCER
are Explained by a Noted Ply
stefan of London.
N. Y. Herald.

London, Dec. 26.-The experi
'neut in the treatmsu. of cancer b,
the Hoentgen rays in America are
watched with great interest by the
medical profession here IN view Of
the fact that cancer has already
been successfully treated at the
London Skin Hospital and that at
present there is a case of breast
cancer undergoing similar treat
ment at tbs same place with ell
couraging results SO far.
The Lancet this week publishes
long article by DR.. James Braith-
walk, advancing the theory that
excess of salt III ones diet is one
Of four factors which originate
cancer.
1t Is an essential factor, he says,
but it is imperative without at
least one or probably two of the
others.
Excess of salt may arise from III
dividuaI taste or from too much
salt meat or from too much or
dluary meat, which, of course,
involves much salt.
Other factors are over-nourished
condition of the body from more
food especially more meat, than
required and an impure condition
of the body, owing to the nou-use
and uon-Oxidatinn of the food
which has been taken.
II obtains in old age aud in per-
boHs who lead INDECENT, easy indoor
lives, aud locally in organs of
which the active functions have
ceased.
a fourth factor is some local
irritant or stimulant such as fric-
ton from the stem Of pipe, or
irritation from some micro orga-
nisms of which no one is acually
specific, or from ovarian stimula-
ton in the case of the breast.
or these the first must always
be present, and probably IN some
form the fourth.
The idea originated in the mind
Of the writer by his noticing that
cancer is seldom or never met with
among the numerous JewesSes at
tending the archaeological depart
ment at the Leeds general infrma-
~, where there has been only ore
case found in ten years.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1902-01-06
THE END is NEAR.
Admiral SIMPSONS Malady is
Steadily Growing.

DItduIIy UTUWiHg'
Washington, January 2.-Ad-
miral SIMPSONS malady progresses
slowly but very steadily toward
the end. Medical science can not
check it. Symptoms of arterial
degeneration have appeared, such
as are incident to his maIady, in
jecting great uncertainty into the
case. Moreover, the patient is
becoming less tractable and re-
sponsive to treatment.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1902-01-06
HIS CONDITION.

Willy Littleboy-Papa, what is
o czari
Papa ear, my son, IS Rus
sian potensate almost entirely sur
rounded by assassins.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1902-01-06
You Want the Best.

Your Physician aims to
put all his knowledge, ex-
perience and skill into the
prescription he writes. 1t is
an order for a combination
of remedies which your case
requires. He cannot rely on
the result unless the ingre-
dents are pure and reliable
and properly compounded.
Be fair to your doctor and
to yourself by bringing your
prescriptions here. They'll
be compounded only by reg
istered pharmacists, who are
aided by the largest stock Of
drugs in this part of the
State, everything of the fin
est quality that money can
buy OF experience select.
d.. PUTEGNAT. @ BRO.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-17
CHURCH AND FRATERNITY.

Adventist Christian church, prayer
meeting at l045 a. M. Sunday school at
noon: Loyal Workers meeting at $50
p. m.
Universalist church. Reignold X. Mar
vim pastor, morning worship at 1880
o'clock with preaching by the pastor.
Mrs. Pratt and Mr.. Brasor will sing.
Sunday school at 1l.45.; Senior Union
at : p. m. All are welcome.
Christian Science services in Market
block Sunday at IL a m. Subject. PRO
patton after Death" Sunday school, II
a. M; testimonial meeting, Wednesday
at 73O p. m Reading room open Tues
day. Thursday and Saturday from to
p m. All are welcome.
ciety of the Methodist church will hold
their annual meeting Thursday, oct. 23
at y. IN. at the parsonage on High
street. a fun attendance is desired as
there is business of Importance to be tran
sacted.
At the meeting of the w. c. 7. u. yes
terday afternoon, a report of the state
convention was given by the delegate.
Visitors from Guilford and Bellows Falls
We're present. The next meeting will
be held next Thursday afternoon at 3
o'clock at the Y. NJ c. a. rooms.
Unitarian church, Rev. e. Q. S. Osgood
pastor. Service every Sunday at 1880 a.
M. Sunday school, 1l.45 a. m. Theme
for next Sunday The Parable of the
Vacuum" The Claiming Guild will hold
It's first meeting for the season at the
house of the pastor, SO High street at
: o'clock
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-17
Letter TO Geo. E. Gilman,

Dear Sir: You can paint your barn with
good barn paint, If you like. Our
agent may not have 1t In stock. but
will get tive make It.
What is a good barn paint7
1t is paint that will wear we'll enough,
look well enough for a barn, and cost
about half by the gallon.
How do you want your barn to look?
is the question. Anybody else's barn
is another matter. Your barn is your
business. your living, your profit. You'd
better be extravagant with 1t. Paint
II as we'll as a merchant or doctor or
lawyer or banker paints his house.
Better paint your barn Devoe lead and
zinc. 1t costs more a gallon than barn
paint, but you use less gallons.
Yours truly,
70 +. w. DEVOE & CO.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-17
Railroad commissioners Report.

The state railroad commissioners in
their annual report state that the Brat
tleboro street railway is in good con-
dition. The road bed has been i'm
proved since the first inspection, and
as soon as contemplated changes are
made in the Bonnyvale bridge at West
Brattleboro the road bed will be in
first class condition.
The commissioners criticise the
Brattleboro & Whitehall railroad,
saying: little work has been done up
on this branch during the past two
years and the road bed cannot be said
to be in a satisfactory condition. Re-
pairs have been begun and the COM
mission expresses the hope that the
line will be placed in satisfactory
order. The principal defects now
noted are the poor condition of the
ties and the lack of ballast"
The commissioners recommend that
new union station be built at South
Vernon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-17
catarrh Cannon BE Cured

with local applIeat ions, as they cannot roach
the seat of the disease Catarrh is Il blood or
constitutional disease, and in order 10 cure IT
you must take internal remedies Halls
Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and acts d.
rectly on the blood and mucous surfaces.
Halls Catarih Cure is not a quach medicine.
1t was prescribed by one OF the best physicians
in this country for years. and is a regular
prescription. 1t is composed of the best tonics
known, combined with the best blood purifiers.
acting directly ON the mucous surfaces. The
perfect combination of the two ingredients is
what produces such wonderful results in
curing Oatarrh. Send for testimonials free.
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Sold by druggists, price 75c.
Halls Family Pills ARE the best
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-17
For Over Sixty Years.

Mrs. Winsowk Soothing Syrup has been
for their children while teething with perfect
success. II soothes the child, softens the
gums, allays all pain, cures wind cohc, and is
the poor little sufferer Immediately. Sold by
all druggists in every part of the world
Twenty-Five cents a bottle. BE sure to ask for
other kind.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-17

George w. Atkins, prominent BUSH
ness man of Waterbury, died Wednes-
day.
George Ballou. 20. formerly a hotel por-
ter in Lyndonville. was arrested In Con-
cord, n. H., Tuesday, charged with
stealing a suit of clothes and a mileage
book from w. J. Blodgett of Lyndon
Vile.
Everett Morse of Calias has been ar
rested for forgery. 1t is alleged that
Morse forged the name of IL. A. Morse.
his uncle, upon a bank note for $500
about a year ago and drew the money
upon IT from the Montpelier Savings
and Trust company.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-17
DANCING Classes.

Mrs. Frank Baldwin wishes to announce to
the people of Brattcboro and vicinity that
she will commence her duncing classes in
Grange hail on Friday and saturday oct. -
and 2j Adults DESTROYS of Joining are re-
questel 70 be present at o'clock on Friday
evening. oct q. The Junior class will meet
on Saturday afternoon, oct. -, at O'Clock.
Private classes can he arrange il desired.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-17
Hazel windham. Newfane. W.

Good board, room aud fire at Hotel Wind
ham, Newfanc, VT, to March l. 1903, ut 81 per
week, two IN room; 81 single room. Plenty
dry wood. NJ T.. SPENCER, Newfane, VT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-17

Received this week, more ladies' tailor made
suits and winter coats and separate skirts.
All are the latest designs aud prices are right.
Also dress goods and dress trimmings. suits
and dress waists nude 10 order in all the latest
fashions. MISS MuNiENNIMEN, 8 Flat street.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-17

Palpitation of the heart nervousness.
and feet, pain in the back, and other
forms Of weakness are relieved bv Car
ter's Iron Pills. made specially for the
blood, nerves and complexion.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-17
C, M. Park, Tutor,
5RATTLEeoRo.

Principal Of the BRArTLEBORO PRIVATE
SCHOOL. Shorthand taught AT II low price.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-17

Why don't you try Carter's Little Liver
Pills? They are a positive cure for sick
headache, and all the Ills produced by dis
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-17
Rev. DR.. Marble in Cambridge, Mass.

Rev. DR.. Marble in Cambridge, Mass.
The Cambridge, Mass, Chronicle of
Oct. IL contained portrait of Rev. DR..
Marble and an extended abstract of
his first sermon as pastor of the North
Avenue Baptist church. In its intro
duction the Chronicle said: Rev. F. e.
Marble. Phi. d., entered upon the pas
torate of the North Avenue Baptist
church last Sunday under very happy
auspices, when his first appearance
before his new congregation was in the
baptistry and his first official act the
administration of the ordinance of bap-
tism at the beginning of the morning
service. One of the candidates was
young man who was led to confess
Christ several years ago in church
at Wallingford. Conn, when DR.. Mar
BILE was pastor there. The other was
from the Arlington Line mission,
where the Rev. Mr.. Newcomb Is doing
very efficient work. After the bap-
tism the new pastor preached upon
"The Uplifted Christ" from the text,
"And I, If be lifted up from the
earth, will draw all men unto myself"
In closing the Chronicle said: The
whole service was one of great spirit
ual quickening, and seemed happy
augury of the work just beginning. A
very cordial welcome was extended
to DR.. and Mrs. Marble, and the Bible
school received their new pastor with
the Chautauqua salute.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-17

Parties furnishing barrels can secure choice
second" apples ready in piles at fifty cents
per barrel If taken at once.
ALoNzo SrARKAY.