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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-10-31

national capital from its slumbers, and
the members of the official set are hur-
rying back from summer wanderings
ready and eager for the winter fray.
The improvements to the White
House are much in the talk nowadays,
and Mrs. Roosevelt's personal interest
in all the finer points of decorating and
in the selection of the interior furnish
ings is shown almost daily. With a
practically new executive mansion Of
splendid beauty and the prospect of
much hospitable entertaining there is
promise for a delightful season.
Beautiful girls in unusual numbers
will adorn society at the national capi-
tai this winter, and the list Of debu-
tantes is said to be long one.
The once popular, convenient and
much abused debutante tea having lost
fashionable appreciation in Washing
ton, as in most larger cities, the ma
jority of prudent mothers with girls on
the threshold of society are looking
about for some better way of announc-
ing that interesting fact to their
friends.
There will be some teas in Decem'
ber, of course, the custom not being
entirely abandoned and by some moth
ers with comparatively small or inor-
dinately large visiting lists is found
the simplest way of introducing their
daughters, but as rule the large, eX-
pensive and not particularly exclusive
afternoon reception, with its music
and flowers, it's collation., which in
many cases might have served as
ball supper, and its bevy of sister
buds assisting, has been eliminated
from the Washington calendar, and
the debutantes of 1902 are insured
more dignitied entrance into society.
There need be DO apprehension ON the
part of the debutante herself as to her
"good time" She is not loser in the
change. which, according to the prom
ises of the most experienced hostesses,
will lead to each candidate for social
honors meeting a smaller but more in
teresting company as she emerges from
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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-10-31

grounds of which join those surround
ing the chamber of deputies. Before
the opening of each sitting he is es-
corted through the long sale des pas
perdus preserved for the use of men,
bers and journalists) by detachment
of infantry in command of captain.
The drums beat and the procession is
preceded by gorgeously attired usher,
who announces, Monsieur lie presi-
dent" Other ushers-or policemen in
times of excitement-form double line
to keep the passage clear.
Thus escorted, the president mounts
to his seat, high above the tribune from
which the members speak, and immedi-
ately there is a rush of the members to
be seated. After tapping his desk with
a large paper knife or in case OF much
noise ringing brass bell the presi-
dent declares the sitting open, and the
discussion of the day begins.
The ushers form a not unimportant
part in the proceedings. Those inside
the chamber wear evening dress, white
ties and swords, and when in the heat
Of debate deputies become excited the
ushers have frequently to interpose TO
prevent a bout of fisticuffs.
1t is upon these occasions that the
French assembly treats the world to
some of those surprises, which are
hard to understand, whereby govern
ment majority of today is turned into
q minority tomorrow.
But still the majority of the deputies
are men who would be loath to lose
their pay of 25 francs per day and the
honors attached to the post of repre-
sentative of the people. That is why
the fear of dissolution often induces
them to give ministry a majority
rather than provoke its overthrow ana
the crisis consequent thereon, with the
added doubt of their being returned
| as members of the chamber
M. Combes, besides being premier,
| is also minister of the interior, Ihs
post and that Of finance are the most
| sought after, for, besides the lmpor-
tance of the posts, there is an anclehl
custom in connection with them. Inc
day after the acceptance of either OF
these portfolios one of the ushers calls
upon each minister and hands him an
envelope containing G0,000 francs foi
moving expenses. If he retains the
portfolio but single day, he does not
return the $4,000, nor is he expect
ed to.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-10-31

here, and 1t is notoriously a fact that
most of the palaces which render the
national capital so beautiful as a city
OF residences were built with wives
money.
One of the most conspicuous of the
Washington heiresses now available
matrimonially is Miss Daisy Letter,
daughter of Levi u. Letter, who, al
though less classically beautiful than
her sister, Lady Curzon. is perhaps
equally handsome in her own style.
1t Is considered, however. that there
10 not in Washington at the present
time any more beautiful girl than Miss
Anita 7. Poor. She belongs TO the
young White House set, being an in.
innate friend of Alice Roosevelt. Her
beauty is of the classical type, and
she Is very accomplished, having tray
eled much abroad. For the last two
seasons she has been a great belle.
A list of Washingtons beautiful
girls, however, would be incomplete
without mention of Miss Mabel Mer-
riam, daughter of the director of the
census, who is not only one of the
handsomest girls, but also the best all
around sportswoman. She is the best
the best horsewoman at the capltaI.
There is no outdoor sport in which she
does not excel, and her skill as
chauffeuse is remarkable.
One of the most popular girls in
Washington society is Miss Leila Nc
Cauley, who made her debut two years
ago She is tall blond, with much
style and striking beauty. Her lowell
ness is in striking contrast with that
Of Miss Beatrice Ashmead, who is
beauty of the oriental type. Miss
Ashmead, who is rather petite, with
intensely black hair and big brown
eyes, Is a daughter of DR.. William
Ashmead, noted scientist of the
Smithsonian institution.
These and many others will help
make the social season gay at Wash
ington. 1t Is said that the list of
debutantes alone numbers forty. All
these young women belong to the cap
itars most exclusive and fashionable
circle.
Some of them are rich, others ac-
complished and all are fashionable.
In respect to beauty they compose
galaxy that will be hard to surpass In
any other capital in the world.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-10-31

One of the most pleasing results of
the good crops throughout the country
is shown by the fact that more farm
ers' sons and daughters are attending
college this fall than ever before. 1t
is of course quite impossible to tell
what percentage of college attendance
is made up from this class of young
people, though, judging from all ac-
counts. 1t is unusually large. Besides,
they form specially important and
desirable factor of the student body of
the institutions which they attend for
the reason that in the main they go to
college for the purpose of getting an
education and make the most Of the
advantages offered.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-10-31
The Crispy Season.

There's somethin' in this crispy air that's
like the fiddles sound,
When yer formin fer the quadrille an
yer swing yer sweetheart round
When you hear a glad voice call,
"Come up, you fellers. all,
An balance to yer partners till the
dancin shakes the hall!"
While there's lots OF Joy in summer, when
the birds sing Wild an free,
There's nothin like the winter when the
fiddle sings to me!
The fire blazin' bright,
The dancin' ever night,
An feller's sweetheart smilin' as he
swings her left an right
So the crisp air sets me thinkin of the
times a-comin' long
When life'll meet the music of the halle
lula song!
The happy time of fall,
When you hear the fiddler call
An you balance to yer pardners till
the dancin' shakes the hall!
v,s,s Atlanta Constitution.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-10-31

some extent but on the whole there
Is a sad lack Of available masculine
material.
From the conditions described IT
comes about that Washington is the
greatest hunting ground for heiresses
In the United States. There are al
ways good many very rich girls In
the society of the capital, and it is
natural that, in the absence of eligible
young men, they should frequently fall
In love with ineligible ones and marry
them. Naval officers have made an ex.
traordinary number OF such catches"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-10-31

1t is altogether satisfactory and en-
couraging that the millionaire promot-
er who bribed the st. Louis municipal
Legislators has been found guilty and
sentenced to FIVE years Imprisonment
In the penitentiary. The giver of
bribes Is quite as bad as the taker of
bribes and ought to be made to suffer
fully as severe a penalty.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-10-31
THE Bellies
AND BUDS OF :
WASHINGTON ;

With the beginning of December.
when congress convenes. society at the
national capital will inaugurate what
all signs foretell will be the gayest
official season in many years. This is
RoToisaegyels RTiag GTHaet TaeSte dbesaeh FIR aimee the
House the social affairs of Washington
have been the most brilliant known in
a generation.
The return of Mrs. Roosevelt to
Washington has already reused the
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-10-31
JOHN w. THURSTON.

the Friday evening dancing class to her
first bachelors cotillon.
Some fortunate mothers with private
bathrooms will follow the example OF
Mrs. Roosevelt, who presented her
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-10-31
VOL. xxx
r.scy District Probate Court,

....,.,us OF said Court will be held at
. r,.,r tbc second Tuesday of October and
,..-i canaan the second Tuesday of No.
Nt..- rud Nav. West Concord the second
,.....,,y 1i Dcccnbr" and June. Lunenburg
c .g,ond Tuesday %, 1tI j. anuaTy ni;1 and July;
r.u.,trigt hy agreement.
'N' ROBERT CHASE. Judge.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-11-05
COAX CUPID INTO LIONS CAGE.
Prize Offered to Couple Who Will
Marry There.

The timorous youth or hating bach
elor who believes that Committing
matrlmony" is equivalent TO putting
ones head in the lions mouth, can do
both at the Elks Fair aud get paid for
the risk besides.
Who wants to experience the rare
sensation of getting married, with sew
en- big lions for attendants.
Somebody must do it, aud there is a
pile of cash and fine suit of furniture
! awaiting the first couple thatresponds.
The manager of the Bostock trained
animal show, with the Americas lodge
of f ks, offers a purse of 500 cash and
$50 suit of furniture to the first cou-
pie that will wed in the centre of the
lions cage.
The seven lions will be there to in
sure square deal all round,
Madame Pianka, who manages the
lions, will be there to enter the cage
with the couple and see to 1t that the
groom is not chewed up before the
bride gets whack at him.
1t will be an easy thing to do, and
certainly would be the feature of the
fair this week.
Any couple willing to accept the COR
ditions will notify the Times Recorder
at once and the marriage will be quick
ly arranged. This is genuine, Dor a
tide offer, and some couple is going to
accept it.
The lions are ready for the fete; now
drag in the happy bridegroom,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-11-05
A Startling Surprise.

Very few could believe in looking at
A. T. Hoadley, healthy, robust black
smith of Tilden, Ind, that for ten years
he suffered such tortures from Rheuma-
tism as few could endure and live. But
a wonderful change followed his taking
Electric Bitters. 1.-TWO bottles wholly
cured me,' he writes, sand ] have not
felt twinge in over year." They
regulate the Kidneys, purify the blood
and cure Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Ner-
vousness, improve digestion and give
perfect health. Try them. Only SOC at
E. J. Eldridge Drug Stores.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-11-05
Cures Blood, Skin Troubles, Cancer
Blood Poison. Greatest Blood
Purifier Free.

If your blood is impure, thin, diseased,
hot or full of humors, if you have blood
poison, cancer. carbuncles, eating sores,
scrofula, eczema, itching, risings and
Jumps, scsbby, pimply skin, bone pains,
catarrh, rheumatism, or any blood or
skin disease, take Botanic Blood Balm
(B. B. B according to directions. S Don
all sores heal, aches and pains stop, the
blood is made pure and rich, leaving the
skin free from every eruption, and CIV
iug the rich glow of perfect health to
the skin. At the same time, b. B. b..
improves the digestion, cures dyspepsia,
strengthens weak kidneys. Just the
medicine for old people, as it gives them
new, vigorc us blood. Druggist, 81 per
large bottle, with directions for home
cure. Sample free and prepaid by writ
iug Blood Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga. De
scribe trouble and special free medical
advice also sent in sealed letter. b. b,
B. is especially advised for chronic,
deep.seated cases of impure blood and
skin disease, and cures after all else
fails,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-11-05
BUT LITTLE is SAID
AMONG THE SOLONS.
Session on Monday Night
Was Short.
LITTLE BUSINESS OF INTEREST
Council Extends Hour of Closing Bars
for This Week Only SoIons Want
Exhibit at St. Louis Fair Other Mat
tiers of Importance.

Regular meeting Mayor and City
Council Monday night, Nov. 3rd.
Present, Mayor Fielder presiding, AL
dermen Fort, Bolton and J. B. Hud-
son; absent, Aldermen Sherlock, GLOW
er and J. R. Hudson. Minutes of the
last regular meeting were read and con-
firmed.
Chairman Bolton reported that the
work on roof of City Hall had been
completed, and report was received.
Petition of retail liquor dealers to
keep open all hours of nights during
carnival week was read. Upon motion
the rules were suspended for the pur-
pose of amending ordinance regulating
the closing of the barrooms and as
amended will read to close at 10 o'clock
during carnival week.
Alderman J. B. Hudson stated that
the stewards of the Methodist church
had asked that a stove might be p aoed
in the building Permission was
granted,
Alderman Glover came in and took
his seat.
Petition of w. W. Mcneil agreeing
to furnish the cost of wood sewer, or
a terra otta sewer, if the cit would put
IN same on his lot on Church street, re-
ferred to Street com mittee and City en-
gineer.
Resolution on an application from
the general assembly of Georgia to the
Louisiana Purchase Exhibition for the
purpose OF fttingIy representing the
state of Georgia at said Exposition was
read and adopted.
Yeas: Fort, J B. Hudson and J. B.
Fielder. Nays: Bolton and Glover.
Payment of bill of H @. Mitchell
for S313 10 for auditing book of Clerk
and Treasurer in 1901 was suspended,
and Mr.. Mitchell asked for written re-
p )rt of work done by him stating PEE
Rod covered by examination.
AID. Sherlock came in and took lis
seat.
By vote to pay bill of E. J. and
G. M. Eldridge for 800. 80 being the diff
ference in their taxes for 1902, between
the rates of 81. 80 and $3.50 they hav-
ing paid at the rate,of ST. 80 in April
last the following vote resulted:
Yeas: Fort, Sherlock and Bolton
Nays: Glover and j. B. Hudson.
All approved bills were read and or
dered paid.
J. NJ. MCGARRAH, @. & T.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-11-05
"Life Remover for Ladies. "

Olivia Peterson, of Coldwater, Mich
writes: II had not been able to sit up
a half day at time for thirteen years
until used the Mystic Life Remover.
It has cured me of of nervous troubles,
headache and very bad stomach. 1t
has helped me in so many ways, and
cured me OF Affections that the doctors
said could not be cured. The blessed
Life Remover has done more for me
than all the Patent Medicines, Doctors
and Christian Science treatments COM
bined. 1t is the most wonderful medi-
cine I ever saw" Sold by e. j. Ed
ridge, Druggist, Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-11-05
He Could Hardly Get Up.

P. H. Duffy of Ashley, ILL.,, writes,
"This is to certify that have taken two
bottles of Foley's Kidney Cure and 1t
has helped me more than any other med
icine. tried many advertised remedies,
but none of them gave me any relief.
My druggist recommended Foley's Kid
ney Cure and it has cured me. Before
commencing its use was In such a
shape that L could hardly get up when
once down." John r, Hudson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-11-05

Mother Gray's sweetPowders for Children,
Successfully used by Mother Gray,
nurse IN the Children's Home in New
York, Cure Feverishness, Bad Stom-
ach, Teething Disorders, move and
regulate the Bowels and Destroy
Worms Over 80, 900 testimonials. They
never fail. All druggists, csc. Sample
FREE. Address Allen s. Olmstead,
LIE Roy, N. Y,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-11-05
AMERIcus HAD SHORT DRoUTH
Saloons Closed Yesterday on Account
of Election.

The reveler and the fskir alike had
to get along without his "tea" yester-
day. It was election day, and Ameri-
Gus, which recently stood protracted
drJuth of 10 n years, "took wa or j.
her M for one day longer. The city
ordinance regulating the sale of liquor
here requires saloons to close at 1926
at night, but for carnival week only the
closing hour has been extended to L,
O'Clock, night.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-11-05
Large and elegant assortment new
mOuldings and pictures, and prices
were never so low at Holidays.
Keller IN SIX Hours,

Distressing Kidney and Bladder
Disease relieved in six hours by "New
Great South American Kidney Cure. %
It is great surprise on account of it's
exceeding promptness in relieving pain
in bladder, kidneys and back, in male
or female. Relieves retention of water
almost Immediately, If you want
quick relief and cure this Is the rene
dy. Sold by E. j. Eldridge, druggist,
Americas, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-11-05
Luck In Thirteen.

BY sending IS miles VIM. SpireY, of
Wallace Furnace, VT, got a box of
Bucklen's Arnica Salve, that wholly
cured a horrible Fever Sore on his leg
Nothing else could. Positively cures
Bruises, Felons, Ulcers, Eruptions, Boils,
Burns, Corns and Piles. Only 25o.
Guaranteed by the Eldridge Drug Stores
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-11-05
Physicians Prescribe 1t.

Many broad minded physicians pre-
scribe Foley's Honey and Tar, as they
have never found so safe and reliable q
remedy for throat and lung troubles as
this great medicine. John r.. Hudson
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-11-05
Personal.

Morphine, opium, laudanum, CO.
caine habit; myself cured; will inform
you of harmless permanent home cure.
Mrs. M. A. Baldwin, Box 1912, Chi
cago. 1927 q " lm'
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-11-05

The camel can go two weeks without
taking a drink, but it would make some
men hump themselves to abstain for
two days.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-11-05

Itch on human cured IN 30 minutes
by Wollford's Sanitary Lotion. This
never fails. Sold by =. J. Eldridge,
druggist, AmeYtcus, &c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-11-05

The fellow who shakes your hand
most effusiyeIy when you have money
will shake you altogether when it's
gone.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-11-05

No man can get at woman's mean.
ing unless he can read the language Of
the eyes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-11-05

All is fair in love and war-or, in
other words, during courtship and
after marriage.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-11-05
Sound KidneYs-Psrfect Health.

The use ofSmith's Sure Kidney Cure
will produce both, Try bottle and
be convinced, Your druggist sells it
for so cents.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-11-05

When a man takes unto himself an
heiress for a helpmate he probably
needs her to help him meet his bills.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-11-05

or adult of incontinence Of
water during sleep "Anti-Diuretic"
stops it Immediately. 81, Sold by 4.
J. Eldridge, druggist.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-11-05

Some men are born great, some
achieve greatness and others CRATE on
you.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-11-05

tits easy to raise the devil, but often
a devil of job to put him down.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-11-05

If You Suffer From Kidney Troubles
Use Smiths Sure Kidney Cure. Noth-
ing like it for diseased kidneys. soc.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-11-05

1t the average man lifetime takes
to correct his bad grammer.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-01-23
THE GROWTH OF MBTH0DISM.
Almost 10000 New Members Added Last
year-church Properly Increased
Over SO ,000, 900.

The Methodist Year Book for 1902
reports the membership of the Meth.
odist Episcopal Church of the United
States at 2,948,I37, an increase of
IS,463 in the year 1901. The num-
ber of ministers has increased from
1913 in 1900 to 1850 IN 1901,
while the number of local preachers
has decreased from I4,I26 to I4,o92.
There are under the direction of
the church 3a,ra6 Sunday schools,
with 34o,a77 officers and teachers and
s,7oS, 400 scholars. There are now
a7,a74 churches, against a7,a3o a
year ago, and II,474 parsonages,
against II,IS9 a year ago. The
value of church buildings is $12o,-
6I6,SsS, an increase in one year OF
Sa, ,so7, ,46I, and the value of parson-
ages $I9,aoa,oas, an increase in value
during the year of $736,763.
The growth in the membership OF
the Methodist Episcopal Church is
satisfactory, except to those who
make comparisons with the past. In
the first century of the organization
OF the church the membership in.
creased from $4,000 in 1884 to l.
$4,000 in 1884. In the 1874 years
dating from 1866, when there were
only handful OF Methodlsts in this
country, the church increased tc
a,ooo,oo members IN 1900. The
average annual gain in the nineteenth
century was aS,3so, as against IS,46a
IN the first year of the twentieth cen
tuy. The Methodlsts Of all demon
nations in the United States increased
from 5000 in 1916 to 100000 ir
1901.
There are now twenty one theolog
ical schools or seminaries under the
direction of the Methodist Episcopa
Church, fifty-two colleges and univer
sites, fifty classical seminaries, nint
institutions for women, forty-nine for
eign mission schools, and four mis-
sionary institutes and Bible training
schools. These have total Of 46,
46I students and 2,oI4 professors anC
teachers, an endowment of $I6,I65,
6s4 and property valued at $I7,o5o,
ITS. There has been an increas.
during the year of $I,377,Io6 in pro
ductive endowment of the several
colleges.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-01-23
10 Keep Ferns All Winter.

When | had my china fern dish
filled three years ago at the green
house the old florist shook his head
and said: IL hate to 6ll those things;
We don't expect them to look well
more than three months" Mine is
deeper than some. When 1t began to
lose its first beauty--and that was
more than three months, tool took
out two large roots with a knife and
filled the spaces with fresh earth.
Twice since | have taken out the
roots entirely, washed them by shak-
ing in basin Of water and replaced,
using fresh earth from the woods.
Alter such treatment they rest while,
but afterward have started up with
fresh grace and beauty. Frequent
sprlnklng is helpful GoOd House
keebing.