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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-05-15

1t has been truthfully said that "Of
the making of books there is no end
but now and then there appears work
of rare worth and usefulness. Such is
the character of work now in course of
preparation, embracing Caledonia, Essex
and Orleans counties. The editorial
work will be under the supervision of
William II. Jeffrey of East Burke, YER
mont, a writer of note, who has for years
been identified with the press of New
England and frequent contributor to
the leading magazines.
The book referred to is to be known
as "Successful Vermonters" and will be
modern gazetteer of these three coun-
ties, containing a series of biographical
sketches of men of mark who have won
distinction il their several callings and
who have become conspicuous in the
professional, business and political
world. This publication will be pro-
fusely illustrated by half tones and will
be particularly Well made specimen of
bookmakers art, printed on heavy plate
paper, from new type, and bound in rich
silk cloth with gold side and back stamp.
1t will be an attractive volume.
In order to deal justly with each of
these counties the publishers have an
rortioned the number of subscribers
that can be accepted from each town.
This naturally assumes that only those
who have taken a foremost part in the
building, developing and governing of
this section of our state will be accepted.
Surely no richer field of material could
be selected in Vermont than the three
counties named and it is equally certain
that there is no person among us better
able to handle this difficult task than
Mr.. Jeffrey. An able staff of represents.
tives will call upon those selected for
representation in the publication at an
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-05-15

The farmers and dairymen who have
been contending for long time against
the sale of oleOmargarine and other I'M
itatIons of real butter have reason to he
satisfied with the operations OF the law
enacted at the first session of the last
congress taxing oleomargarine and oth-
or colorcd limitations of butter 10 cents
n pound. In the nine months during
which the law has been In force there
has been decline OF 26,509,99l pounds
in the production OF oleomargarine and
n decline of $l.554, 4S2 in the revenue
received from that article.
The tax was formerly 2 cents a
mound. 1t Is now 10 cents II the article
is colored to represent butter, but II
sold in its natural color or any other
color than that intended to Initiate but
ter the tax is only one-quarter OF cent.
The decline In the demand may be tax
en- MS proof that its large and hereto
fore growing sale was the result OF It's
fraudulent use as butter. People who
want uncolored oieomargarine can now
buy 1t cheap enough as compared with
former prices, but the ten cent tax
makes oleomargarine colored to initiate
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-05-15

early date; Mr.. Jeffrey will call on as
many as possible.
Associated with Mr.. Jeffrey in the
field and editorial work is Hon. John
II. Walbridge of West Concord, and
Senator for Essex County, and Hon.
Preston ii. Graves, of Kirby, Senator
for Caledonia County. Mr.. Walbridge
has well established reputation as a
scholar and man of rare ability, a
ready and graceful writer of tact, sound
Judgment and careful discrimination.
Judge Graves is probably one of the best
known men of Caledonia County, who
has long been recognized for his integ-
rlty, fair mindedness and sound judg-
ment an easy writer who knows just
what ought to be said and how to say it .
Every encouragement should be given
to the publication of books of this char
acter, for the glory of our state centers
in and is reflected from the men and
women, whose history should be famil-
lar to all who, by birth or association,
are interested in her fame and welfare.
and especially to those in whose hands
rests her future, and who may need the
strengthening influence of their example.
TO this end the proposed volume will
materially contribute. The expense of
the volume will be very moderate, while
everything that enters into its manufac-
ture will be of the very best
Mr.. Jeffrey recently issued bound
volume OF the state government of 1902
1903, which was universally we'll re-
ceived and which, if it is sample of
the new work, promises success from
the start.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-05-15
France and the Louisiana Purchase.

There was something almost pathetic
In the phrases of Ambassador JUS
serand's admirable speech at the dedi-
cation OF the ST. Louis exposition In
which he dwelt upon the strenuous
part that the French explorers ana
early settlers took In laying the foun-
dations for the new empire In the
west. They found and beat well with
their restless feet the path which men
of English names and speech were aft
erward TO follow to possess the land.
NJ. Jusserand insisted that France
got out of Louisiana what was better
than a province friend. That, how
ever. was only charming figure or
speech, as France and the new Amer
lean republic were not altogether good
friends for some time after the Lou
isiana purchase. However much we
may appreciate the admirable senti-
ment of NJ. Jusserand and value the
amity of the French nation, the stu
dent Of history knows that there was
not the least sentiment in the transac-
ton by which the imperial domain at
the mouth Of and to the westward OF
the Mississippi became American. II
was all done in the coolest blood. AS
ex-Presldent Cleveland said in his st
Louis address, Napoleon would never
have sold us Louisiana If the dis
astrous failure of his Santo Domingo
expedition had not prevented him from
making a military occupation of the
Mississippi colony. He preferred
round sum In millions to new and
very large bill OF expense.
However, we can easily feel the well
ing up of a certain sympathy toward
the French by reason of the pictur
esaue proof which this St Louis cele
bration affords of the colonial, the i'm
perial incapacity of both the French
and Spanish nations, which has result
ed so conspicuously TO our profit. NJ
Jusserand said that his countrymel
have never ceased to approve Of TIL
treaty of 1903, though we may wei
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-05-15
The Mountain Line.

The Rutland Herald winks its left
eye in the suggestion that "The Essex
County HERALD likes the mountain rule
very much"
We do not deny it brother, and we
are sorry that once every four years, or
possibly oftener it is such thorn in the
flesh to you. Is it not little strange
that just as often as, in the turn of the
political wheel, it is the turn of the east
side to take unto itself the governor
ship, or some position of honor or profit,
there should come with great spontane-
BUSINESS cry from over west that the
mountain rule is without foundation,
body or steeple, and it ought to be abol-
ished as a has been, put up with alto
gether too long? When the shoe is on
the other foot we neither attack the Gus
tom or critically laugh at those who
think it panacea for possible ills We
are charitably inclined and considerate
of your rights half the time; please let
us enjoy our privileges the other half.
What is there wrong about the noun
tain line any way? Have the highest
interests of the state ever been leopard.
lied by its recognition? Is there any
danger of the loss of personal manhood
and worth, or public strength, if it be
continued for two years more? Will
the Herald company 60 into insolvency
if it be forced to endure this agony for
a further brief space of time? Able and
honest men have ever been found in re-
spouse to the call. The east side
possesses them, and the west side has
never been without them, and there is no
danger that either side will, during this
century at least, become bankrupt
along that line. Is there any law pro
hibiting the west side from choosing a
citizen of the east side to represent her
in the lower House of Congress? The
mountain rule, or the district line, they
being the same, works to perfection in
that case. We think it has at some re.
mote time in history been suggested
that the west side could furn ish two U
5. Senators without loss to the state.
influence, if without special credit to the
east side. Yes, we do believe in the
mountain rule. 1t has never done an,
harm. 1t works we'll with senators anc
congressman, and it has always worked
we'll with governors. We are not going
to admit, even to please you, brother
that the first district ever has or doet
now, possess ADLER or more honest mer
than the second district, notwithstand
ing your oft repeated suggestion ever,
fourth year that the mountain rule is 6
relic only, and better be added to the
laid up curiosities. Yes, brother, We
want the governorship in 1904. Wait in
patience till 1906; then if you want t.
inaugurate change we will perhaps lis
ten to your proposition.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-05-15

butter SO expensive that there is no adj
vantage in buying II in lieu OF the real
article. The beef fats and other ingre-
dents that form oleomargarine may De
as wholesome and nutritious as the nm
est creamery butter, but "oleo' Is not
butter, and It's manufacturers have
neither the moral nor the legal right to
sell II as butter.
The steady growth OF legislation TO
check manufacture and sale OF lmita-
ton and fraudulent articles Of food and
drink is having a good effect, but there
Is still room for legislative action IN
that direction. There should be sun
more pure food laws upon the national
and state statute books, and all these
laws should be rigldly enforced.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-05-15
Mr.. Joseph Pom,nville, of Saltwater,

Mr.. Joseph Pominville, of Saltwater,
Mimi, after having spent over $4,000
with the best doctors for stomach trou-
bic, without relief, was advised by his
druggist, Mr.. Alex Richard, to try a
box of Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. He did so, and is a well
man to day. If troubled with indiges-
ton, bad taste in the mouth, lack of ap-
petite or constipation, give these tablets
trial, and you are certain to be more
than pleased with the result. For sale
at 20 cents per box by John w. Thurs.
ton, Islspd Pond.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-05-15

STATEoF VERMONT, DISTRICT OF ESSEN. S.
In Probate Court held at Guildhal in and
for said District on the 18th day OF April 4.
D., 1908, Susan Shores Administrative Of
the estate OF Ethan + Shores late of Granny
in said District, deceased, makes apple alton
to said Court for license to sell ali OF the real
estate of said deceased, situated in said
CRANKY to wit - The home farm of said de
ceased, representing that the sale thereof is
necessary as the homestead right of the wild
ow cannot be set out therefrom without
greatly deprecating the value of the residue
thereof and in this petition the widow Joins
Whereupon, II is ordered by said Court, that
said applicationbe referred to a session there
of, to he held at the Probate Office in said
Guidhall, on the 23rd day of MAY A. D..
1908, for hearing and decision thereon
and ii is further ordered, that all persons in
terested he notified hereof, by publication OF
notice of said application and order there
on three weeks successfully in the Essen
COUNTY HERALD. n newspaper published at
Island Pond, in this State and which circu-
lates in the neighborhood of those interested
before said time of hearing, that they may
appear at said time and place, and, If they
see cause. object thereto.
BY the Court, Attest
May ROBERT CHASE, Judge
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-05-15
ANGLES Letter.
The PerpIexity Of the Dem.
ocratic Party,

1t would seem that the leading Demo.
Gratis have before them a problem ex
ceedlngly difficult of solution. This il
OF course owing to the fact that the vel.
fare OF the party is subordinate to per.
sonal interest.
The Brooklyn Eagle, which for some
time seemed to favor Judge Parker as
candidate for President, now claims
that Mr.. Cleveland is the "only man
that can lead the party to victory in
l9O4.' Mr.. Cleveland is extremelv
popular just now, owing to his undoubted
integrity, but we can see nothing in his
administration that warrants even the
suggestion of a third term. Althouob
we read that great numbers are "hungry
and thirsty" for another term of his ad.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-05-15
FRIDAY, MAY Is, 1908.
Vermont's Governor. 1904.

1t is the prerogative Of the press to
call the attention of the people to the
next governor in table of possibilities;
while it may be, that the man who will
ultimately be chosen, has escaped their
notice altogether. Ii would he unwhe
in the extreme for all those who would
be willing to make great personal sacri-
flee for the we'll being of the state, and
submit with marked reluctance to being
chosen to leave their valley and hill
side homes for week and go TO the
capital to register and be counted, for
it would seriously cripple the productive
energies of the state for this year. 1t rs
better for us, brethren, to name them,
one by one. 1t not only gives us prestige
as being possible representations, but 1t
pleases them, and does not in the least
disturb the populace following on in
the even tenor of their ways, reading
much of the "press," and believing lit
tie of what its columns proclaim. We
have name, which, in our opinion
wodld be most favorably received
throughout the state. Honesty, cleanli'
ness, ability and nobility, all not onl,
suggested, but vouched for in the name
All mentioned are good men. Bell
DeBoer, Idle, Ross, Bailey, Emery, Plum
ley, Stanton, Johnson, Stickney, Merri
field, Holton, and-Gilmore. There w
did not intend to speak it, but some
thing prompted us to hint, that not un
likely, the name of Gilmore will LEAF
all the rest.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-05-15

Simeon Ford, the landlord humorist, will
repeat his success of last Sunday in the
Boston Sunday Herald Of May II. Mr..
Ford has been recognized as the fore
most after-dinner speaker in America,
but his immediate success as writer
stamps him great humorist. Mr.. Ford
lends to his every sentence a charm of
expression which impresses the reader
that he is under the magnetic spell of
MIR. Ford's voice. Few of the writer's
OF humor, from Artemus Ward to Mr..
Dooiey' were able to transfer to paper
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-05-15
STATE OF VERMONT. DISTRICT OF ESSEN Sc

STATE OF VERMONT. DISTRICT OF ESSEX, SIS.
In Probate Court, held at Guildhall, in and
Tor said District, on the Sth day of MAY
A. D., 1908 an instrument, purportir @
to be the last Will and Testament of Ann
McLear. late of Lexington, in said District.
deceased, being presented to the Court by
Henry +. Demon, the executor named there.
in, for Probate.
1t is ordered by said Court, that all per
sons concerned therein be notified to appear
at session of said Court to be held at the
mouse OF Peter Daley. in said Lexington, on
the list day of June, A. D., 1908, at II
O'Clock IN the forenoon, aid show cause, if
any they may have, against the Probate of
said Will
For which purpose il is further ordered
that copy of the record of this order be
published three weeks successfully in the
ESSEN COUNTY HERALD, a newspaper pub
hshed at Island Pond, previous to said time
appointed for hearing.
By the Court.-Attest
May 10 ROBERT CHASE, Judge.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-05-15
Quick Arrest.

J. a. Gulledge of Nerhena, Ala, was
twice in the hospital from severe case
of piles causing 81 tumors, After doe,
tors and all remedies failed, Bucklen's
Arnica Salve quickly arrested further
inflammation and cured him. 1t con-
quers aches and kills pain, - cents at
J. w. Thurston's, druggist.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-05-15

A German newspaper which is said
TO have semiofticial character pic
lures Brazil as the future India OF the
German empire. If the German am
bassador would encourage a more toll
Grant tone in the American press to-
ward Germany, which he processes to
desire, he should begin by choking or
such outbreaks as this In the press OF
his own country.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-05-15
WILL OF ROBERT s. BAILEY.

STATE OF VERMONT, | In Probate Court
ESSEN DISTRICT, IS. ( held at Guildhall
in and for said District, on the End day OF
May A. D. 1903, an instrument purportiug
to be the last Will and Testament of Robert
5. Bailey, late of Concord, in said District
deceased, being presented to the Court by
the Custodian thereof for Probate.
1t is ordered by said Court that all persons
concerned therein be notified to appear at Il
session of said Court to be held at the town
clerks office, West Concord. the 25th day OF
May, A, D., 1908. and show cause, if any
they may have against the Probate of said
Will
For which purpose it Is further ordered
that copy of the record of this order be
published three weeks successfully in the
ESSEN COUNTY HERALD, n newspaper pub
hshed at Island Pond, previous to said time
appointed for hearing
BY the Court,-Attest,
May y ROBERT CHASE, Judge
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-05-15

the speaking impulse. Even 30 great .
speaker a. Was Mr.. Beeeher utterly failed
tp lend to his written work the charm
OF his wonderful delivery. Truly Mr..
Simeon Ford has made new brand OF
American humor, and his advent into
journalism marks a new era IN the fun
making of the century. Mr.. Ford 5
w.rk will appear only in The Boston
Sunday Herald.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-05-15

Again the British house of commons
is wrestling with the deceased wife's
sister bill, il having passed the second
reading for the sixteenth time. This
is the one joke the staid and solemn
British parliament allows itself each
-nar
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-05-15

When you want pleasant Physie try
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab
lets. They are easy to take aud pleas
ant in effect. For sale 10y john W.
Thurston, Island Pond.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-05-15

Both Great Britain and Germany ap-
pear TO be giving due consideration TO
the obvious fact that Russia is an en-
tlrely different proposition from Vene-
Zuela.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-05-15

good kinds will be interested know
opportunity animals such shape they choose aud
animals will b gal Of opportunity the best Of live
numbers aud in tIi best with little trouble
regular o'clock sharp led Lyndon
willie Military Band
Of Iyndonle will furnish the
need
day the parade but those who stalls should notify f. Rngg,
Iyudouyle the barns Entries to the world
large of
Brothers will shipment
es and sale.
General Admission, % cents. Ladies' Children and
Carriages, Free. Grand Stand 10 cents
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-05-15

Presumably they are called restau-
rants because the patrons can go in and
have u good nice long rest before the
walters get around to them.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-05-15

Strength and vigor come of good food
duly digested. "Force," ready-to.
serve wheat and barley food, adds no
burden, but sustains, nourishes, invigo-
rates.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-05-15

Although Mr.. Carnegie continues to
give away large sums of money, there
seems to be no immediate danger Of his
getting down to the poverty mark.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-05-15

fancy that abe French must be more
than human IL they can refrain from
sigh of regret when they think that II
Is we, not they. who have caused TINS
vast empire TO fulfill its destiny.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-06-18

In speech delivered at Tacoma
Wash. Mr.. Roosevelt said: IL would like
to be president of the United States for
another term. but this much l will say:
propose to be president this term. ]
would rather he all president for three
and half years than half president for
seven and half years" Mr.. Roosevelt
might now proceed Ito make his word
good by directing his attorney general
to enforce the criminal clause of the
Sherman antitrust law. If he would
really rather be ''all president" it would
seem that he would make really
serious effort to bring the trust magnates
to time,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-06-18

NORTH Dakota lawmaking is likely to
get another jolt in the supreme court as
the result of hasty legislation last win
ter and the conflicting attitude of laws
passed. To state the case briefly the
commissioner of insurance, on June Bird
revoked the certificate of authority of
the st. Paul Mutual Hail and Cyclone
Insurance Co, which was known last
year as the Mankato Mutual Hail and
Cyclone Insurance Co. The attorneys
for this company have contended that
its certificate was not revocable under
House Bills 81 and l23, passed by the
last legislature and cited decisions of
the supreme courts to support their posi-
tions. The commissioner revoked the
authority of this company under section
1926 of the code. At the last session of
the legislature two bills were passed.
One of these prohibit absolutely a foreign
hail insurance company doing business
in this state and makes null and void all
notes and contracts held by these CON-
panies. Another law permits these com
panies to transact business providing
they deposit with the state treasurer the
sum of $4,000. either in cash or state or
government bonds. The only way to
determine which law governs is by an
examination of the records. The last
law passed and signed by the governor
is the one that controls.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-06-18

AGENTS travelling through the country
selling charts and school apparatus of
one kind or another are making them
selves an annoying nuisance to school
district officials of this and adjoining
counties. From what We have been able
to learn there is general worthlessness
in the trash which they have to sell.
Some are known to claim they have the
recommendation of state and county
and when pressed to
show the credentials which they clam
back out as gracefully as the circum-
stance will permit. 1t is bad habit to
do business with stranger. Better find
out what your county superintendent or
other responsible party know of their re-
liability. Chart peddlers and book
agents all can now be regulated by the
peddler license law and their obnoxious
effect on legitimate trade kept under
proper control.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-06-18

1T would be impossible for our readers
to give too careful reading Of the law
regarding the collecting of vital statistics
as revised by the last legislature. The
county and state boards of health re
quire tn" cooperation of every head of
4 family to collect record of the births
and deaths and cases of contagious dis
cases, in order to perfect record that
from year to year will prove of greater
benefit to the people of the whole state.
The law as given space elsewhere clearly
states the duties required of both county
and township officials as we'll as the
heads of families and practicing ply.
s.cians.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-06-18

II will occur to Il great many people
that the energy displayed by the adj
mlnlstratlon in investigating the post
Office scandals, is not at all in keeping
with the seriousness of the situation.
One or two persons have been arrested.
but if the half that has been charged BE
true, a number of other men should be
arrested. 1t will not do to look lightly
upon accusations affecting the integrity
of the public service. The accusations
made with respect to the postottice de
partment have been so explicit and of so
serious character that the most rigid
investigation should be made and this
should be followed by a vigorous prose
cution.