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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-12-25
klllinn Diseased Cattle.

Twenty-seven cattle owned by Frank
w. Adams and Is head owned by Leroy
Wells, also IS hogs owned by Mr..
Adams. all extra blooded stock, were
killed Dec. 18th, with the exception OF
10 mead. which were slaughtered. The
carcasses were burned.
A trench was dug about two feet
square and 60 feet long and logs were
placed lengthwise in the trench, which
was filed with kindling wood. Then
four-foot wood was laid across the logs
and the quarters OF beet in cob house
fashion, until the whole ~ carcasses
were placed together and when once
ignited the meat burned readily.
1t took about one cord of hard. dry
four-foot wood TO burn from six TO ten
carcasses.
The owners of the infected stock say
they will not dare to buy any more for
some time as the disease is apt to break
out again unless the barns and prem
ises are thoroughly disInfected. Ii is
hard blow to the farmers, for what
they get from the government in money
will hardly pay more than half the
value OF their herds.
The cattle commission has about 800
more cows and hogs to slaughter,
some of which are In Windham and
Weathersfield.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-12-25
4ardwick Opera House Burned.

An alarm was rung about ! o'clock
on the morning of the 10th for fire in
the opera house at Hardwick. The
hose company was called out and
fought the flames from 1:30 to 6
O'Clock.
The building, which was worth
about s., 900, is ruined. Nothing but
the frame is saved. There was $500
worth of nearly new scenery In the
building, nearly zoo opera chairs, a
piano worth $500, and other furnish
ings, all of which were burned or
charred and water soaked.
Part OF the j. z. Morgan Comedy
Co.'S goods, which we're in the build
ing, were saved, being near the door.
The building was owned by the town
and was used tor town and village
meetings. The building was remodel
ed into an opera house four years ago
at considerable expense 10 the town.
Il was insured for $1,000, $1,000 OF
which was on the building proper and
the other half on the furniture and
fixtures. The piano had been insured
but the Insurance had been allowed 10
expire.
No cause for the fire has been as
signed.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-12-25
SUICIDES AND ACCIDENTS.

Edward NJ. Moore, brakeman on
the st. Johnsbury and Lake Champlain
railroad, was instantly killed in the
railroad yard at st. Johnsbury Dec.
18th. lie was making up train and
slipped and fell under moving car.
Forrest Marvin, p years old, en-
ployed in the woods near Montgomery,
was fatally injured Dec. l3 by a fall
ing tree and died the 18th. II seems
that in attempting to get out OF the
way OF a falling tree he fell and was
struck down.
The condition OF Clarence Chubb of
Norwich. who accidentally cut his
throat several days ago, is improving.
Mr.. Chubb was splitting wood in the
shed when his axe became entangled
in clothes line hanging above his
head. and the result was a wound in
which several stitches were taken by
the attending physician.
While working in the woods near
West Jay recently, Hoyt Miller was
seriously injured by tree falling on
him, crushing him to the ground, break
ing his left arm between the elbow
and shoulder twice and injuring him
otherwise internally and externally.
1t was at first thought that he was
dead, but he rallied and was taken to
his home.
Ten men Of the crew of the steamer
Chateaugay had narrow escape from
death by asphyxiation from coal gas.
The men slept in one room in the hold
of the vessel. Dampers allowed the
gas to escape into the room. The men
were found at seven o'clock when
called TO breakfast, nearly every one
being unconscious. Restoratives saw
ed them after three hours work.
Mrs. Calvin C. Pratt attempted sui
eide at Montpelier Friday by taking
laudanum. The cause of the attempt
was the service OF divorce libel on
her by her husband, a prosperous
young farmer in Worcester. At her
request, Pratt went to his wife's rooms
just as he entered she drank nearly an
ounce Of liquid from a bottle. A doc
tor was called and she will recover.
Zebulon Coulter while chopping
near Orwell Dec. Is, received injuries
so severe and suffered so much from
the cold that he may die as the result.
Coulter had been chopping a large
tree and when it fell it struck him to
the ground, breaking both of his legs
below the knees. The tree pinned him
to the earth in such a manner that he
was unable to extricate himself and tor
a long time was unable to attract the
attention of anVbodV
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-12-25
oeeunation of Vermonters.

The current number of the quarterly
bulletin issued by the Vermont state
board Of health contains some interest
ing statistics gathered from the census
reports relative 10 the occupations OF
fermonters. The population OF Yer
mont by the census of 1900 was 343, 64l,
made up of l75, 13s males and 16S, sos
females. OF this total. 1874, 933 persons
(ll2,lsl males and 22. 1852 females) are
engaged in gainful occupations. More
than one-third OF those who labor for
Their daily bread are engaged in agri-
cultural pursuits, the number being
$3.50. OF whom 1852 are males.
Farmers of course constitute the great
er class. there being %, 339 males and
i'3S6 females. There are also 1S,443
agricultural laborers, l20 OF them being
women.
Of persons engaged in manufacture
ing and mechanical pursuits there are
30, $50, including Ais marble and
stone cutters, 1854 carpenters and
Luz dressmakers. In domestic and
personal service there are enrolled 49,
Uzs persons. including Is, 4S4 laborers
ana 500 servants. Trade and trans
portation engaged the attention of
Io,oo9 persons, 1896 of them being re-
eall merchants and 2.471 being clerks
N stores. The smallest class is COM
posed OF those in professional service,
tnere being only .016 OF them. This
class includes 3Sl male and 2.s46 fe-
male -,s teachers in schools and colleges; ;
. 70 male and q female physicians and
surgeons; Csc male and II female
elergymen; 424 lawyers: lOl male and
80 female musicians and music teach
paper women.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-12-25

with the fish on his back.
For nearly thirty years he
has been travelling around the
world, and is still travelling,
bringing health and comfort
wherever he goes.
To the consumptive he
brings the strength and flesh
ne so much needs.
To all weak and sickly
children he gives rich and
Strengthening food.
To thin and pale persons
he. gives new firm flesh and
rich red blood.
Children who first saw the
old man with the fish are now
grown up and have children
of their own.
He stands for SCOTS Emul-
sion of pure cod liver ola
delightful food and a natural
tonic for children, for old folks
and for all who need flesh and
strength.
SCOTT g. BOVINE. Chemists.
4OQ-4I5 Pearl Street. New York.
SOC. and Sl.OO; all druggists.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-12-25
Hood
Farm
abortion
Cure

gave her Hood Farm Abortion Cure as
directed for three weeks. The swelling all
left her and two months later she dropped
the best calf on the farm i had mare
that showed signs OF abortion. Gave her this
remedy and she foaled a living colt" r. c.
THOMPSON. Bows. Iowa
Two sizes-sl aud $50. Large four times
dollar size. Call Tor treatise on Abortion
and Failure 10 Breed.
Hood Farm Remedies are for sale by
A. X. HoOD 4 Son. Chelsea; ]. J. TRERIsE.
Randolph J. W. PARNgNrER, Brookfield !.
GEORGE A. LkIRn. Royaiton: ". }. SkReESr
a Sox. south Royaiion. A. \. kIsG 4 SoS.
Tunbridees e. A. Vicar. North Tunbridge /,
a. @. OssooD a Co, Z. Randolph; D. c.
GooDSo. Rochester.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-12-25
.HbOrfiOn Prevented
Saved a Calf Saved a Foal.

II lost four calves and
had three more cows that
showed signs Of abortion.
One lost her calf the year
before AT a little over )
months. She was about
I months along and her
udder was badly swollen.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-12-25
ATimeIy Tonic.

At this season Of coughs and colds II is
well to know that Foley's Honey and Tar
is the greatest throat and lung RENE ~. IL
cures quickly and prevents serious results
from cold. Frank {. Bachelor, Brain
tree; r. j. Prince, SO. Randolph.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-12-25

Nasal Catarrh quickly yields TO treat
ment by Elys Cream Balm, which is agree
ally aromatic. It Is received through the
nostrils, cleanses and heals the whole sur
face over which il diffuses itself Druggists
sell the soc. size; Trial size by mail, 10
cents. Test il and you are sure to continue
the treatment
Announcements.
To accommodate those who are partial
to the use Of atomizers in applying liquids
into the nasal passages for catarrhal tr0lt-
bles, the proprietors prepare Cream Balm IN
liquid form, which viii be known as Ely's
Loud Cream Balm. Price including the
s,sraying tube is Is cents. Druggists OF BY
mail The liquid form embodies the med
icinal properties Of The solid preparation ;
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20

graphs. engravings, etc., materials used in making labels and bands for tobacco, common soaps. preserved vegetables, but ter. drugs, bottled beer. etc, minerals and articles made of henr and kindred flores; musical instruments and writing and printing papers.
 The list of American importations into Cuba on which a 70 per cent reduction is made includes watches, umbrellas, knit cottons, preserved fruits. perfumery and woolen and silk goods.
 There is a specific declaration to the ef- feet that the rates are fixed for each party to the convention as against all countries. There also is a provision against discriminating tax on the arti- cles effected in the country of their or. gin. In case either country changes its tariff rates so as to deprive the other of advantaReS granted the other country is to have the privilege of abrogatinR the treaty.
 No specific provision is made for sub Hequent reduction of the Cuban duty so as to let American goods In at lower rates by the regular methods of legisla- ton rather than by treaty, but there is a clause under which. if this reduction is made, the Cuban government may reopen negotiations to secure modification of the treaty. It provides for such change only in case the Cuban tariff should be so reduced as to make the reduction unrea- sonahie from the Cuban point of view. The treaty Is to go into effect ten days after its ratification by the authorities oa both countries
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20

Federation would be launched. In this connection he was pleased. he said. to say thatfthe Montgomery, Lodge of EIks had promised to give s1s5 towards the fund of the charity. The fund in all amounted to about s5oe which the com mittse hao in hand. He announced the appointment of the following Phiian- thropie Committee which would 5 have charge of the distribution of the fund.
 Hon. E. B. Joseph. A. Gerald. w. D.. Brown. B. Wolff, Miss Hettie Barnett. Carl Schlich, Mrs. s. B. Marks. o. F. Gregory, Mrs. Bertha Kohn, Bradford Hardie, L.. D. Dix, Mrs. Mamie Greil- We'll. Joseph Dimmick, Mrs. F. H. FL more, Mrs. J. M. Falkner. c. A., Stakely. Mrs. Ellen Garside. Mrs. G. W. Patter- son. Dr. McConnico, Dr. Glen Andrews. Rev. c. R. Hodge, Rev. E. c. Nave, Rev. A. J. Jenkins. Rev. Mr. Barnes, Mrs. J. W. Black, Mrs. c. R. Glass. Mrs. Lila Little. Miss Carilee Hurter, Mrs. R. L. Wood. Mrs. Albert T. Good wyn of Mothers Union. Julius Sternfeld. c. W. Ellis.
 The committee was selected with view of giving representation to every charit- able organization of the city. If any organization of that nature in Montgom. cry is not represented on the commit tee, the members of the committee would he pleased to have the name of a repre- sentative handed to Mir. Robert Tyler.
 The meeting closed with benediction by Rev. E. E. Cobbs, rector of St. Johns Episcopal Church.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20
The Lily Whites and Offices |.

Raleigh, (N. C.) News and Observer;
 The men who have been paraded as tne accessions to the Lily White Repuphcan Party in North Carolins and the Soutn are. in nearly every Instance, nothing but ofice-seekers, ready to sell their birthright for a mess of pottase: some of them got the promise of the Job oe- fore they jumped in. Others Jumped III because their long uoses scented the pc from afar The fiction that any consid- Nrable number of business men or the South are inclined to join the Repupn- han Party is "an iridescent dream DO you wish proof? In the Ninth congress sional District of North Carolina the Democrats named for Congress . clear headed and honest young lawyer He stood fiat-footed upon the Kansas Clty National Democratic platform It was m d district in which the cotton mill vote could control It was in the district In which the Lily White Republican daily ie printed, and is erroneously supposed fo have political influence. In order 10 sest the matter Q manufacturer, the Pres ldent of the Southern Cotton Spinners Association, was named as the kepubii- ran candidate for Congress. What was the resultf The regular Democrat was elected by twice as large a majority as N was expected any Democrat could car ry the district when 1t was created by the last Legislature. Even some or the commercial Lily Whites, seeing the de- juGa. ran to cover and voted for the reg l,lsr Democratic candidate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20
COULD NOT FORCE ANSWER.
Witness in Gambling Case is sus
 tained.

New York. Dec. 19.-Justice Scott, in the Supreme Court today, dismissed the writ of habeas corpus in the case of Jesse 14ewisohn, arrested on 6 warrant for re- fusing to answer questions respecting alleged gambling houses.
 Being assured that it would be carried to higher court Justice Scott, when the case was called, said 1t was hardly time to waste words in argument.
 The only question asked of MT. Levi. sohn at the inquiry was whether he knew Mir, Canheld.' said Justice Scott.
 Now while there is A wide latitude al- lowed witness in deciding whether or not the answer to a question asked may tend to incriminate him. where 1t is per- fectly obvious that neither yes or no ean possibly do so 1t is fully within the power of the judge to compel an answer" |"
 Justice Scott remarked that Mir. Lauter- back might well be intrusted with the custody of Mir. Lewisohn.
 Mr. Lauterbach. attorney for Louis Lewisohn. said he could appeal from the ruling of Justice Scott until after his client had been taken before Justice Wy att again and asked further questions the object being to have Lewisohn decline to answer some questions. reply to which might tend to betray or incriminate.
 MT. Lewisohn was taken before Justice Wyatt again and after some argument an agreement was reached to postpone fur the, proceedings until Monday next.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20
IN HER OWN BEHALF
LAURA BId0AH GOES ON THE
 WITNESS STAND.
Says After Her Marriage With Ben nett They Lived Together in New York-She Obtained No
 Money from Estate.

Freehold. N. J., Dec. 1s.-Dr. Hen dricks. one of the defendants in the ease of Laura Biggar and others for alleged conspiracy to get Henry M. Bennett's estate, was. one of the witnesses at the trial today.
 He said P. J. McNulty and Attorney watterson. of Pittshurg. called at the Bayonne sanitarium to see Miss Biggar regarding the Bennett estate. Witness said his only interest in the will was to have 1t probated and at the time of Mo Nulty's call the question was decided whether Miss Biggar would be better of as a common law wife of Mr. Bennett than in her present. condition.
 Willis Biggar. son of Miss Biggar and her former husband. J. W. Mcconnell, an actor, testified that his father. Mcconnell, came from the west to see MT. Bonnet, before the latter,s death. P. J. McNulty testified as to his part in the employing Pittsburg detective to unearth the alleged conspiracy.
 Miss Bisg said that after the mar riage she and Mir. Bennett lived together is New York. After MT. Bennett was e@hSi HhC hoo DCSl dii4SSt SOh- stant attendance on him for eleven weeks and her health broke down. When Mir. Bennett died she had to go to a sani- tarium to rest. Miss Biggar gave prac- tically the same testimony that her first husband, J. W. Mcconnell, had given relative to his visit when he wanted to take possession of their child. She ad- ded that MT. Bennett had told her that he would try to arrange the matter with her former husband. but that if it came to fight he would spend all he was worth to retain the boy for her.
 Miss Biggar said she had written half a dozen letters so Stanton asking for c duplicate of the marriage certificate The original had been destroyed by her hus- band during a fit of anger. She had finally obtained a duplicate, the one of- fered in evidence. Witness said she had not received . cent from the Bennett estate and had no money except that which she had herself earned.
 As to the proceedings to establish her claim to dover rights, Miss Bigger ex- plained that the action was simply brough- to give her an opportunity to establish the fact that she had been mar ried and that the action was abandoned as soon as this was made a matter of record.
 Under cross-examination she stated there were no letters written by her to Bennett or by Bennett to her in existence so far as she knew. She had signed her name after marriage as Laura Biggsr and did the same when she lived with her first husband.
 Miss Biggar denied that she had writ ten a letter the purport of which was: "Oh. Molly. I wish papa would do some- thing before something happens If he dies now I will get nothing.''
 After Miss Bigsar's testimony the court adjourned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20
GEMANY NOT covEToUs.
Seeks No Colonies in the Western 2" Hemisphere.

Berlin. Dec. 1e.--A semi- official state ment in the Nord Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung says:
 ; A local paper has published a cablegram from New York saying: '"The greatest excitement prevails here. The entire press holds Germany to be responsible for the present situation. Germany Is attacked In hostile articles, while Great Britain Is praised. The newspapers insist that Germany intends to acquire colonies in Venezuela and Rrazil."
 We have noticed similar telegrams in English papers, and If these statements are representative of the feeling In the I. nited States with even approximate cor rectness. we would have sincerely to de- plore that the American press shows itself accessible to wholly unfounded suspi- cions of German policy. The govern nsnt of the United States long ago was oategorically informed that Germany is sekieng nothing in Venezuela beyond sit isfaction for just claims and compsnsa- hon. The Anglo-German cooperation is based upon similarity of the interests af- tcGted and only willful prejudice could expect a difference in the proceedings of the two countries.
 The course of events will demonstrate that the intentions of the German Gov ornment are free from 'adventurouS mo- tives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20
CHEERS FOR 1oRENz.
Operations on Crippled Poor Children
 Continued With Wonderful Success.

Operations on Crippled Poor Children
 Continued With Wonderful Success.
 New York. Dec. 1s-The latest clinic held by Dr. Lorenz in this city was en- tirsly successful in its results. So great was the crowd of parents with crippled children present that half score of po
 licemen had to be called to keep orcer in the halls and corridors of the Cornell University Medical College, in which in
 stitution the operations were performed. Three of the patients treated were sui
 ferers from congsnial dislocation of the hip and the fourth operation was upon a little girl whose feet were olubbed. This case pr. Lorenz described as the worst he had seen in a child. When the stretching and kneading of the feet was over. the doctor raised the child in his hands and set her on her feet. With the mere pres sure of his finger and thumb, he set both feet flat and straight. and cheer after cheer rang out as the complete success of the operation was demonstrated. An effort was made to get the professor to operate on a case of wry neck which was ready in the hospital. but he said he had done enough for the day. He agreed, however, to operate on at least one of such cases at the Bellevue Hospital today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20
THE CUBAN TREATY
WILL SHORTLY BE CONSIDERED
 BY SENATE.
More Liberal Provision for tne I'm portation of American Articles Than Has Heretofore Been
 Made Known.

Washington, Dec. 19.-The friends of the reciprocity treaty recently negotiated between the United States and Cuba have been assured by members of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations that the treaty will be taken up by that Commit tee as soon as practicable after the Christmas holidays. There were several today which resulted in the understan nd ing
 The terms of the treaty require that il shall be ratitied before Janua.y Sl. ana US supporters app ecIate the necessity for expeu4uon in SstunG 1t out Of the Com m4IIee In O. der to avoid the necessity for An e4.enS.on of tune.
 The u lsatv makes more liberal provis- lon Tor Ine importation of American arII- cies into the republic of CuOA than nas been atated heretofore. there beIng p.o- vision for reductions in some eases of as much as 40 per cent, in others of go per cent and still others of Z5 per cent. On all Amerlcan-grown or American made articles except tobacco imported into Cuba and not specified in the 3, 30 and 70 per cent classes there Is to be a uni form tariff reduction of 20 per cent. In return the United States agrees to a uni form reduction of 25 per cent without ex- eeption on all importations from Cuba.
 The new island republic does not agree to any reduction on tobacco grown in the United States or in the territory of any possessions and imported into Cuba. The products of the United States which are to be admitted into Cuba at a reduc- ton of 8 per cent from the rates of the existing Cuban tarlff include pottery salt fish. copper. machinery. cast and wrouRht iron and steel and articles man ufacturing them; glass, cotton and some cotton goods. ships and boats. whiskey and brandy.
 The s9 per cent reduction includes cut lsry. shoss, plated ware. drawings, photo
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20
vANDEBILT VERY LOW.
Wealthy Patient Lies at Point of
 Death.

New York, Dec. IO.-Cornelius Wander bit passed a fairly good night and at o'clock hope had not been abandoned The presence of two doctors in the house throughout the night indicated that MT. Vanderbilt's condition continued very grave. though a servant in the household said Mir. Vanderbilt had passed good night.
 pr. Austin Flint. Jr., at s15 o'clock issued the following bulletin:
 MT. Vanderbilt had fair night and has held hls own. The fact that he Is no worse this morning is encouraging.
 Drs. Flint. Janeway Brown and Del afleld held a consultation previous to the issuance of the bulletin lasting about twenty-five minutes. Dr. Della field said: "NIr. Vanderbilt Is very sick man. but there is hope and hs C not going to die today"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20
Freight Ships Wrecked.

San Francisco, Dec. 1s.-The Santa Fe Railroad Company's newly constructed freight ship at China Basin in this har- bor has been wrecked for the second tims by the sudden shifting of some hundreds of tons of material behind the sea wall which was built on a mud foundation The extent of the damage has not yet been estimated. The loss caused by the previous accident of a similar character was about S5QOOO
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20
Attempt to Wreck Train.

Memphis. Tenh., Dec. 1s.-An attempt was made to wreck the Frisco fast pas senger train from Birmingham tonight three miles east of the city. Just before the train arrived at a high trestle, three miles out, farmer discovered four men laying crossties across the track. He advanced on them and they fed. A short distance further on 1t was found that several spikes had been drawn and laid in the rails.
 The train was Jagged and stopped with in a few yards of the obstruction.