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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-05-15

OF European nations the Norwegian
and Swedish are the longest lived the
spanlards the shortest. Accoruiis !"
n foreign statistical return recently Is
sued the average duration OF lire is
as follows: Sweden and Norway oo
years: England A. years and 3 months'
Belgium. Al years and III mohtns'
switzerland. Al years and months
France 4s years and months; Aus
tria. 80 years and months; Prussia
ard Italy. 30 years; Bavaria. 80 years
and Spain, 81 years and months.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-05-15
Miniafure Trees.

The Japanese art Of making minia-
ture landscapes and gardens consists
chiefly in starving the plant so as to
retard the circulation Of its sap or life
giving juices. Furguson. who was one
among the first of English adventures
to visit China and Japan, mentions
the fact that he saw at Canton "a boxe
about the bigness of ladyes snuffe
box. which did not cOntaine littyl
dirt and sixteen tiny littyl trees, foure
of which were in full blow. the whole
boxe. trees and all so small tina. man
could put them in hys mouth togeth-
er."
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-05-15
Xoica Gun Art.

"Why in the name cf all the saints
asked the master. "havc you come back
to Bologna-you. the most accomplished
singer I'm the worilT'
"Becauso." said the pupii-"because-
hecause dear master. feel that don't
vet really know Low to sing"
"SIy son." was the reply. ,hat Is
what none CT uS shall ever know Oh
this earth. In thc ucXt wcr.d there may
be more time. for when " are young
we have the voice. bU. nj tie art. and
when we are Oil we Lave the art, but
not the voice"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-05-15
True POliteness.

Be careful not to confound poiiteness
with the automatic following of social
rules. says the Chicago Record-Herald.
Do not seek TO do only as others do,
even If 1t is the very makers of the So
cial laws. Preserve your originality.
No one may move wholly according to
rules and be natural. Remember thac
n bit of the milk of human kindness, q
few grains of good common sense,
mixed well with desire to do unto
Others" is a splendid recipe for'success
i'm most walks of life.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-05-15

A book on the Kongo Free State
gives this picture of the fondness of
the natives for white ants: "ln the
white ant month the natives have a
very busy time. The river Is deserted.
and men and women, boys and girls
60 out to gather the white ant for food.
| cannot say | admire their taste, but
the white ant is not bad as food, mere
" very rich. In this month he IS about
an inch long. The natives gather him
in hundreds. pull off the wings and
roast him. The native boys have a
shorter way with him. Sometimes at
mess white ants Topped on TO the Ia
bic, attracted by the light. The boys
who were waiting pounced on them
and without further ceremony popped
them into their mouths"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-05-15

An organist had for some time been
trying to extract compliment from
DIR. Nathaniel EmmOns, a well known
divine of Franklin, Mass. The old doc
tor possessed a cunning wit, used spar
ingly, however.
"The organ is not as powerful as 1t
looks" said the organist after one or
the services. Some Of the pipes are
false, placed there only for effect
"Ah," exclaimed the doctor, his fea-
lures Frightening, there are times
when even a clergyman may prefer the
false 10 the real
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-05-15

Happy boysl Enjoy your playtime
now and come again to study and 10
feel the birch rod and the ferule to-
morrow Sport boys, while you may
for the morrow cometh with the bircn
rod and the ferule, and after that an
other morrow with troubles OF its own.
Nathaniel HaWthOrne.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-05-15
An Odd Inscription.

At wymondham, Norfolk, England
Is this inscription at an old country
house engraved on an oak board and
all I'm one line: Nee nishi glis servus'
nee hospes hirudo." Translated from
tbe Latin. In which II appears in an
tlque Roman capital letters, it may be
rendered. mo dormouse as n servant
for me, neither horse leech for O
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-05-15

The most remarkable gold beetles in
the world are found in Central Ameri-
ca. The head and wing cases are bril-
llantly polished with a luster as OK
gold itself. To sight and touch they
have all the appearance of that metal.
Oddly enough, another species from
the same region looks like solid silver
freshly FURNISHED.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-05-15
wOuId Help Her Out.

Mrs. Hiram-You may stay until
your week is up. Bridget. but when
you 60 | must tell you won't be able
to write you letter Of recommenda-
ton.
Bridget-Don't let yer want OF eddl-
cation imbarrass ye, madam. Olh
write ii fur ye. an ye can make yer
mark to Philadelphia Press.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-05-15
Her Anatomical Experience.

Teacher (of class In anatomy)-How
many bones are there in q chlckenf
AIillle youngest member OF large
family)-I can tell you how many there
are in the neck. That's the only part
I ever get.-Chicago Tribune.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-05-15
Quite Unlike.

"Why. George. what an enormous
pile of letters" exclaimed the bride OF
a week. "Billets doux, | suppose"
mo, my DEAR" replied the other half
of the sketch. "They are billies over
due Chicago News.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-05-15

"Young man." said the professor al
he grabbed frisky junior by th'
shoulder. Il believe Satan has got hold
Of you"
81 believe he has," was the quick re
ply.-Exchange
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-05-15
The X-Rays.

Recent experiments, by practical
tests and examination with the aid
Of the X Rays, establish it as a fact
that Catarrh of the Stomach is not
disease of itself, but that it results
from repeated attacks of Indigestion
How Can l Cure Nv Indigestou?'
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is curing
thousands. 1t will cure you of
indigestion ard dyspepsia, and
prevent or cure Catarrh Of the
Stomach. Kodol digests what you
eat-maxes the stomach sweet. Sold
by L. r. Irwin.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-05-15

"Do you think that people appreciate
art in this country
"Certainly." answered Mrs. Cumrox
Everybody gets interested as soon as
rou tell 'em how much Il masterpiece
Washington Star.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-05-15
His Dearest.

Wife-Do you love me as much as
ever?
Husband-I reckon so.
Wife-Will | always be the dearest
thing in the world to you?
Husband am sure you will unless
the landlord raises the rent.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-05-15
How She Fel.-

How do you feel after your ordealT
asked the fair diyOrcee's friend as they
came down the courthouse steps.
"FeelT' repeated she. with a gurgle
Of triumph. Il feel completely un-
mannedw dw-HOuston Post.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-05-15
H:s Credentials.

Employer-Yes, | advertised fcr
strong boy. Think you will ill the biii
Applicant Well. just finished lick
In nineteen other applicants out in a.
hall.-St. Louis Star.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-05-15
Noncanmittai.

Pardon me, sir. but isn't there an
other artist in this buildingT'
swell. that is a matter OF opinion.
There is another fellow who paints"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-05-15

Appllcant-And If we want certain
rhanges made In the flat
| Janitor-Well, when people want elm
very bad they generally move.-Brook-
/ Ivn Life
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-05-15

Mrs. B.-Oh, Charles. we can never
sit down with thirteen at table.
Mr.. B.-Pshaw. hope you're not SO
superstitious as that.
Mrs. B.-No, Of course not, but we
have only twelve dinner plates.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-05-15

The question OF who founded Rome
isn't half so interesting as the identity
Of the gentleman who made her bowl,
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-05-15
Something Missing

Little Mildred, aged three, said ono
iay when she stood up:
.Tsn't II funny when folks stand up
they haven't any lapsY-Little Chron-
icle.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-05-15

Near TIverton. Devonshire. England,
there Is To be seen blackbird Win
white bead and spcckled back.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-05-15

"Does he interest himself in booksT
"No." suited Mn. Newrich; my
husband has clerks to do that for him..
Detroit Free Press.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-05-15

A man Is young great deal longer
than he Is old, but 1t doesn't seem :.
long.-Atch.-on Globe.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-05-15

A clarion voice In a novel means
something very disagreeable In real
ufe-a loud talker.--Atchison Globe.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-05-15
SHENANDOAH HPRaID
Advertising Rates

Advertisements win be inserted
at one dollar per square OF ten lines
or less for the first insertion OF 80
cents Tor each subsequent insertion.
s9- Quarterly or yearly adyer.
tisements by ,ontract...
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-16

Sec. 6I. If the elector desires to vote a straight ticket that is for each and every candidate for one party for whatever of flee nominated, he shall mark tN cross mark in the circle under the naina of the party at the head of the ticket.
 When only one candidate is to be elect ed to any office and the elector desires to vote for a candidate not on this party ticket, he may make (X) before the name of the candidate for whom he de- sires to vote on the other ticket.
 When two or more candidates are to be elected to the same office, and he desires to vote for candidates on different tickets for such office, he may make a (N) be- fore the names of the candidates for whom he desires to vote on the other ticket and must also erase an equal num- Der of names of candidates on his party ticket for the same office for whom he does not desire to vote.
 If the elector desires to vote a split ticket. that is. for candidates of different parties, he may make a (X) mark in the voting space before the name of each candidate for whom he desires to vote on whatever ticket he may be.
 If the ticket marked in the circle for straight ticket does not contain the names
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-16

herein prescribed for the Judge of Pro- bate in respect to receiving nominations. printing and distributing ballots and cards of istructions, shall be discharged under the same sanctions by the Mayor or other chief executive officer of the city or town.
 Sec. 72. The polls must be opened at each place of voting, in each precinct be- tween the hours of eight and nine o'clock in the morning. and kept open without in- termission or adjournment, until the hour of five in the afternoon and no longer; provided. that in cities and towns of over five thousands inhabitants the polls shall remain open until six o'clock in the even ing, and no longer.
 Sec i3 The inspectors before they commence receiving ballots, /must cause it to be proclaimed aloud at the place of voting that the election is,opened.
 Sec. "A, At all elections by the people of this State the elector must vote in the county and precinct of his residence and nowhere else, and must have registered as provided in this act; and if any elec- tor attempts to vote in any precinct other than that of his residence, his vote must be rejected, except as provided in Sec ton 1.
 Sec. I5 Each .elector, upon entering the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-16
J. THOS. HEFLIN,
 Secretary of State.
AN ACT

No. 507) AN ACT tH. l91. To require the Tax Collectors of the sev- eral counties of this State to prepare and file in the office of the Probate Judge in their respective counties an alphabetical list, by beats, of those persons who have paid poll tax, and provide compensation therefor.
 Section l. Be it enacted by the Legisla- ture of Alabama. That during the months of February or March in each year the Tax Collector of each county shall pre- pare and on or before the first day or April following shall file in the office of the Judge of Probate of their respective counties an alphabetical list by beats, containing the names of all pel sons in said counties. respectively, who have prior to the first day of February of the current year, paid poll tax. Said names shall be entered in a suitable book for that purpose provided at the expense of the county
 Sec g. That for the service herein re- quired, when performed, the several tax collectors shall be entitled to the sum oi two and one-half cents for each name so entered to be paid out of the general fund of their respective counties on the war rant of the Judge of Probate.
 Approved Oct G. 1909.
 Official:
 J. THOS HEFL1N,
 Secretary of State.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-16
THOS. HEFLIN.
 Secretary of State.
No. BOO
AN ACT.

No. 500) AN ACT 6J su To authorize the Board of Convict h.
 spectors. with the approval of the Gov
 ernor, to sell the real estate now own-
 ed by the State. and being used in con-
 nection with the Convict Department
 and to purchase other and better lands
 for such use.
 Whereas, all the lands now being culti- vated with convicts. are either poor. or uncertain in results. and are being oper- ated at a decided loss to the State, there- fore
 Section 1. Be it enacted by the Legis- lature of Alabama, That the Board of Convict Inspectors, with the approval of the Governor, are hereby authorized and empowered to sell any or all of the agri- cultural lands now used by the State in working convcts, for cash, or on credit. as may seem best and to purchase lands superior in quality to be used by the De- partment in working convicts.
 Sec. 2. Be it further enacted. That so much of the funds earned by the Convict Department, as may be necessary. Is 1ere- by appropriated to pay for such lands as may be purchased under this act, and the Auditor upon the application and with the approval of the Governor, is hereby authorized to draw his warrant for such sum or sums as may be necessary for such purchase of such lands and the pay ment thereof.
 Approved Oct. G. 1903
 Official,
 J. THOS. HEFLIN,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-16

Nd 524) AN ACT tS 145 To amend Section Il of the Code: Tine How Computed?
 Be it enacted by the Legislature of Ala bama. That Section Il of the Code of lssd be amended so as to read as follows: IL Time, How Computed. The tme within which any Act is provided by law to be done must be computed by exclnd- ing the first day and including the last; if the last day is Sunday. 1t must also te. excluded. In designating the hours of the day, the time used shall be that of the ninetieth degree of longitude west Of Greenwich, otherwise known as Standard Railroad Central Time"
 Approved Oct. 6, 1903.
 Official:
 ]. THos HEFLIN.
 Secretary of State.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-16
J. THOS HEFLIN,
 Secretary of State.

No 535) AN ACT tH. lOiz To provide. at the several Normal Schools of Alabama, for two extra periods for examination of applicants to teach in the public schools. Be it enacted by the Legislature of Alabama, That the Superintendent of Ed ucation be and Is hereby authorized and permitted at his discretion to allow in May and October an examination at any Alabama Normal School requesting it, for applicants to teach in the public schoois of this State; that said examination shall follow the same regulations as the regu- lar examinations now established. and that the expense of said examination is to be borne by the applicants.
 Approved Oct. 6. 1903.
 Official.
 J. THOS HEFLIN,
 Secretary of State.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-07-16
Col. Hugh Henry Reelected Presi.
dent of the Vermont Sol.
diers Home.
HANNON SUPERINTENDENT
Enrolment In History Of In.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ExceIIed Ex.
penditures-Trustees Entertain.
ed by Gov. McCuIIough-
Waterbury Man Held.

Bennington, July l5.-The annual meet.
ing of the board of trustees of the Sol.
diers' Home was held here to-day. Ten
members of the board were present: Col.
Hugh Henry of Concord y. H., Col II.
f.. Taylor of Brattlcboro, Gov. j. g. Nc
Cullough. Capt Frank Kenfeld Of Mor-
risville, Maj. \. Il. Bowman OF St Johns.
bury eX-l.ieut-Gov. Il. NJ. Mansur Of
Island Pond, Col. Fred Smith of Mont
pelier, Capt l.. B. Hazen of St. Johns
bury the Hon Cassius Peck of Burliug-
ton and Lieut.. II. W. Stafford Of Rutland.
They reorganized by re-electing to his
eighth term as president of the board Of
trustees, Col. Hugh Henry of Concord,
n H., also by elcctinG II. w. Stafford Of
Rutland. secretary, and J. c. Stearns Of
Bradford, treasurer. The board visited tho
home and inspected the premises and
found everything to be in a satisfactory
condition. l.. &. Harmon was re-appointed
superintendent and Mrs. Hannon, matron
of the home and they We're complmented
on their economy and efficient manages
ment.
The total expenditures for the past year
have been SlN,7t5 and the receipts S2o.SS2,
of which S9oo0 came from the State. 5000
from pensions. 81, 400 from the general
government and the remainder from the
sale OF farm products and various other
sources. The enrolment is now 10, the
greatest number in the history of the
institution. There have been. during the
year, seven deaths and p new q missions,
also 26 re-admissions and thre DISCHARGES.
Last evening the mcmbors of the board
were given "a dinner by Governor McCul-
Tough at his home in North Bennington.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-07-16
ORWELL.

L. f. Lille went on Tuesday last to
Woodsvillo, y. H., where he has a posi-
tion of superintendent of the local bust
ness of the Northern supply company
Mrs. y. n Young died at her home last
Tuesday evening from a shock. The fun
eral was largely attended at the house
on Thursday. the Rev. r.. Swift offiCiat
ing-A few young friends Of Miss Ruth
Wilcox We're invited to n tea at her home
on Tuesday evering to meet her guest,
Miss Hilda Mason, of BurliuCton.--D. W.
Doane has gone on the road for the
Osburn Farm Machine comparY.-Ceneral
and Mrs William Smith of Cornwall on
the Hudson are at the Smith homestead
i'm the north part of the town.---Judge n.
D. Branch was in Fair Haven on business
on Tuesday Iast.-The Orwell fair will be
held September @ and 2t-The annual
meeting of tho Orwell entertainment com
mittee will be held in Kmhall $ hall on
Tuesday evening at eight o'clock.-Miss
Laura T.. Branch is spending n few days
with her sister, Mrs, John Wheeler, Of
Pawlot-The Village Improvement so
ciety served cream and cake to all who
wished on Saturday evening.-The farm
ors have commenced to hay The quality
is fine and crop good. The outlook for a
corn crop is poor and it bids fair to be
a failure generally.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-07-16
DIR. F. w. PAGE MARRIES.
O Insane Asylum
Secures School Teacher for IA Ni1c.

Boston July l5.-Dr F~guN Wilfrcd
Page. one of Boston's lr1dIr@ physicians
ana Miss Christina i. Barley. a popular
school teacher of Cambridge, Mass,
we're married this noon in the plrlors of
the Hotel Brunswick. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev. James Eells,
pastor of the First Unitarian Church in
the presence of a few personal and init
mate friends. There were no cards. A
reception and collation. followed the ccre-
mony.
DR.. and Mrs. Page will he at home af-
ter October l at the Cambridge. 4>3 Bea-
con street.
DR.. Page fitted for college at the Bur
lington high school and in 1854 was grad
uatcd from the University of Vermont in
the arts course and two years later grad
uated from its medical department. He
practiced medicine from 1861 to 1873 in
Brandon, Vt. and from lS91 to 1899 was SUI
perintendent of the Vermont State Hospi-
tai for the Insane at Waterbury. From
lH91 to 1900 he was Professor of mental
diseases in the faculty of the medical
department OF the University of Yer
mont.
DIR. Page stands very high in the med
ical profession in massachusetts and has
host of friends who wish him happi-
ness.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-07-16
MIDDLEBURY.

Just before Col. Ilsley left for trip
TO Alaska. he handed Judge Weeks "A
check for 81. 800 with which to enlarge
the grand stand at the fair grounds.
This amount will extend it about 100 feet,
making it when completed about 800 feet
long. Work Will be commenced a once
and 1t will be ready for the fair in Sep
lomhcr.
Monday. market day, eggs brought 16
tcuts and butter Is cents.
VI ord was received here Of the sudden
death on Tuesday morning at Concord,
\. H., Of Arthur Aldrich, a prominent
manufacturer, and a son-in-aW of Mr..
and Mrs. j. T. kingsley He is survived
by a Wife, one son and two daughters.
Dennis Buckley of Ftchburg Mass,
and Mr. and Mrs. w. Buckley of Durango,
Colorado, are in town for "A few weeks
visit with relatives and friends. They
We're former residents of this village and
have not been here for about % years.
quiet wedding occurred at the
parochial home of Father j. u. Shannon
Wednesday morning a, S:3o when Mrs.
Josie Calvin and John Dyer We're united
In marriage by Father Shannon, only u
few of the near relatives being present.
The maid of honor was Miss Eliza Gee,
sister Of the bride, and the best man
WAS Edward Hughes The bride was
Fowncd in white vOie over white taffcta,
and wore a pattern hat Tho maid Of
honor was GOwncd in net, made over taf-
ieta trimmed with pink. After the ccrc-
lnony the wedding party was driven to
the new house which they have recently
erected, whore they were met by large
humhcr of relatives and noighhors, and a
wedding breakfast was had. The bride
ana groom arc both employees of BeckWith
a CO.. and were the recipients of "A large
humber of valuable presents, among them
being check from the firm for $50 They
took the mail train south for a short trip
Mrs Thirza Collins has gone to Long
Point for a few days outing.
DR., L. f. Mellen has gone to Montpelier
to attend the meeting of the State Dental
society.
Prof. Edwin Eastman has returned from
d ten days stay in Boston.
James Lull has returned to his home
in Rutland after a short business trip in
town.
Mrs. Wyman Allen is quite sick at her
home on North Pleasant street,
Gasca Balm has returned to his home
In New York after a two weeks visit in
town with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs c.
II. Balm Mrs. Balm will remain until
September |.
Clarke Snyder of Rutland is in town
for few days visit with friends.
Miss Alice Renaud, one of the operators
at the New England Telephone exchange,
was taken suddenly i'll with a nervous at
tack Tuesday evening. Her mother came
from Nergennes and accompanied her
home.