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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-01-28
Rochester News.
E. NJ. HARVEY. Local Editor.

Ezekiel Emerson Is very i'll with grip.
Mrs. Carroll Harvey is quite i'll with
iaundice.
Mr.. and Mrs Fred Martin spent Mon
day in Pittsfeld.
E. L. Messer OF Bethel was in town a
part OF last week.
Miss Bernice Babcock has recently been
visiting in Randolph.
Mrs. John Estey and son, Lewis, are in
Benson for a short time.
Z. w. MeWain is with his daughter in
Marshfield for week or ten days.
VIM. Parmenter has bought Pearl
Hodgkins house in Lower Rochester.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Chaffee are spending
the week with friends IN Woodstock and
Barnard.
W. H. Baldwin OF starksboro has re-
Gently been the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. F..
A. Kezer.
G. c. Belding was moved Monday from
Crosby Martins to the home OF w. II.
Campbell.
Mrs. Laura Kezer and Miss Julia Hay
ward went TO Randolph Saturday, return
ing Sunday.
VIM. Huntley has moved his family
into the upper tenement in Mrs. Monta-
gue's house.
Flynn Parmenter, who had been spend
ing a week with his parents, has returned
to Randolph.
The friends OF Mrs. George Huntington
are sorry to hear OF her serious illness at
her home in L'Orignal, Can.
Liberty Hill school closed Jan. p and
the pupils not absent were Eddie Holly,
Susie Pember and Clara Pember.
E.E. ellison OF White River Junction
has been in town, repairing one OF the
engines on the White River railroad.
Mrs. orlin Lyon was called here last
week by the serious illness Of her mother,
Mrs. John Wyman, who is now GONZALES
cent.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wardner Hodgkins were
in Stock bridge recently to attend the
funeral OF Mr.. Hodgkins' sister, Mrs.
Orcelia Walker.
Mrs. Margaret Griffin and her sister,
Miss Sarah Downs, came home from
Northfeld last week. Miss Downs Is
slowly recovering from her long illness.
The Ladies' Aid society OF the Cong'l
church held its annual meeting last week
and voted TO hold ITS sociables on Thurs
day OF every third week, instead OF fourth
week.
Next Sunday morning. January 81, the
pastor, II. w. Hildreth, of the Cong'l
church viii continue his course on "Men
Of Achievement p the theme being, Elijah,
man who out OF weakness became strong.
All who are striving to have life mean
more to themselves and others are well
come to worship with us.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-01-28
JOE BEAN GUILTY.
CONVICTED OF MURDER IN THE
SECOND DEGREE.

Assailant Of Eph. Root viii Have to
Go to Prison for Life.--Jury Out
Twenty-Four Hours.--A Compro-
mise Verdiet.--Respondent Broke
Down.
In Windsor county court at Wood
stock yesterday, the jury at IL 10 a. m,
returned verdict of guilty OF murder in
the second degree against Joseph Bean,
charged with killing Ephraim o. Root
at West Rochester last October. This
verdict carries penalty OF life imprison-
ment at hard labor in the States prison
at Windsor. Sentence has not been i'm
posed.
The jury was out nearly "a hours. 1t
came in Tuesday afternoon and requested
the reading of the evidence relating to
the time of the alleged killing and the
whereabouts OF Bean at the time. This
was done from the stenographer's notes.
II is rumored that a majority OF the jury
were for verdict OF murder in the first
degree, but some were not, and a COM
promise was finally effected.
When the verdict was announced, Bean,
who had been hopeful OF acquittal, sank
into chair and broke down, completely
overcome.
This trial has been one of the most
absorbing in the history of Windsor
county court. Circumstantial evidence
connecting Bean with the crime, placing
him in the vicinity at the time Of its
commission, a motive OF jealousy, and
proof that he had tried to hire parties to
kill Root out weighed in the jurors
minds the arguments Of the defense that
Root might have met his death by
being kicked by a horse, and that, IL
there we're murder, Bean was elsewhere
at the time and could not have done it.
A summary OF the closing evidence and
counsels' arguments viii be found on
page s.
The December term of Windsor county
court closed with the completion of this
case.
In the course OF his final plea for Re-
spondent Bean, w. b. Q. Stickney gave
the jury an object lesson. He had several
he fitted to wounds on Roots skull to
show that death might have been caused
by blow from a horses hoof. The re-
spondent showed more emotion than he
had hitherto and was visibly moved dur
ing the latter part OF Mr.. Stickney's argu-
ment.
j. q. Sargent's final argument for the
state took up most of the morning session.
It had been the whole effort OF the re-
spondent's counsel, he said, to befog the
issue and avoid the vital points in the
case. The evidence from the beginning
was reviewed and the story told by testi-
mony was followed up to the time Of the
tragedy. He dwelt on the state Of mind
of the respondent as shown by the testi-
mony. Bean was always talking about
Root and scheming to get rid of him. He
prophesied trouble for Root and Mrs.
Greene, and it came in the death OF Root.
The attempt 10 prove an alibi counsel dis
missed as absurd. The bloody knife, the
telltale footprints and the shoes that fitted
them fixed the crime on the respondent
beyond reasonable doubt.
In his charge to the jury Judge Munson
said there were three verdicts allowable
under the indictment, either guilty OF
murder in the first degree, second degree
or aoquittal.
The jury retired at 12:s7 Monday after
noon.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-01-28
Saved From Terrible Death.

The family of Mrs. NJ. L. Bobbitt of
Bargerton, Tenn, saw her dying and were
powerless to save her. The most skillful
physicians and every remedy used, failed,
while consumption was slowly but surely
taking her life. In this terrible hour DIR.
Kings New Discovery for Consumption
turned despair into joy. The first bottle
brought immediate relief and its continu-
ed use completely cured her. It's the most
certain cure in the world for all throat and
lung troubles Guaranteed. Bottles SOC.
and 81. Trial bottles free.
For sale by Drew a Leonard, Randolph.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-01-28
WHAT'S GOING ON.
FIVE MINUTES WITH THE BIG
NEWS OF THE WORLD.
Japan Hurryins Russia Up.

Two weeks have elapsed since Japan
despatched her last note 10 Russia, and no
reply has been received. Japan has iati-
mated TO Russia that an early reply Is
wanted. Reports from Russia are TO the
effect that the japanese demands viii
mostly be granted, but whether this
means that Japan viii be satisfied and viii
not appeal to arms is not yet known. The
Russian first army reserves have been or
dered to prepare for possible service.
Korea has announced her neutrality, in
case OF hostilities. AT Seoul, an accident
on trolley line resulted in the death OF
native, and the Koreans mobbed the
car. AS the line was owned by Americans,
the American marines at Seoul were called
to protect il from further molestation.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-01-28
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

~ have found my book"
Miss Bessie Bliss, 'O3, is out again, after
several weeks OF illness.
Miss Bessie Panton, i03, was in town
Monday and Wednesday.
The English history class from Miss
Stewards room commenced work Tues
day, reeiting with the '07 class to Miss
Barnes.
The basket ball practice game to have
been held Thursday night was postponed
until Monday night. Only a few OF the
players were present. There rs some
talk OF disposing OF the basket ball goods.
F. A. Salisbury, 'O6, returned last week,
after spending a pleasant month in
Jamaica. He enjoyed bathing in the salt
water there with the temperature at
ninety, while it stood several degrees
below zero here.
School began at $50 Wednesday morn
ing and closed about p. m. Mr.. Prich-
ard was to have been one OF the speakers
at the Cong'l circular conference in Ram
dolph Center, which was however, post
poned, giving him an opportunity to
visit schools.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-01-28
RRookEIELp.

The fork shop began work this week
after being shut down last week on ac-
count OF lack OF water.
Edna Sargent had a party ST her home
last week ON Wednesday evening,
and goodly number were present.
The High school did not have any ses-
sion Monday and Tuesday because OF the
illness OF Miss Vie Davis, the teacher.
The mill yard OF George Crane 4 Son is
being filed rapidly with logs and good
deal OF lumber must be sawed in the
spring to get rid of all of them.
j. w. Parmenter and 7. Calagan were
appointed delegates to the circular confer
ence at Randolph Center from the Second
church, and Deacons w. j. French and
George Hall from the First church.
A number of our families are suffering
with sickness. Among those i'll are Mrs.
Marcus Peck. Mrs. Helen Abbott, Mrs.
Steve Holden and children, Mrs. Haggett' 8
little boy and Mrs. Rumney's little one.
The town school in the village was closed
all last week on account of the illness OF
the teacher, Miss Edith Smith. School is
keeping this week, but quite number OF
scholars are absent on account OF severe
colds.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-01-28
SOUTH RANDOLPH.

The people of this vicinity will have an
opportunity of attending meeting OF the
State Board of Agriculture at Tunbridge
Feb. A. to begin at 10:30 a. m. Besides the
State Board, Mason S. Stone will be pres
ent and give an address.
Miss Bessie Judd was made happy on
her eighteenth birthday, the 21st OF Janu-
ary, by a present OF fine gold watch and
chain from her mother.
Mrs. f. ID. Camp and Barton have been
on the sick list for few days but are both
better now.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-01-28
WEST sRookFIELp.

c. d. smead lost one Of his horses last
week.
Floyd Christopher is working for Henry
Shea this week.
Don Hutchinson is working for his
brother, Stephen Hutchinson, at present.
Ella Sumner gave a birthday party TO
some of her friends last week Wednesday
evening.
On account Of bad weather, only a few
attended the party at Carl Bowman's last
Friday evening.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-01-28
Two More Mine Horrors.

A dreadful accident occurred Monday in
the Harwick mine near Pittsburg, when,
by an explosion OF fire damp, nearly 200
miners were entombed and it is supposed
all have perished, as the greatest difficulty
was experienced in trying to rescue them.
was overcome and died before be could be
reached. Fifteen miners were dropped
down the shaft OF a mine at Center City,
Col, by the defective working Of a cage
used for raising and lowering the men and
met death.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-01-28
NORTH RANDOLPH.

Mr.. and Mrs. Blanchard are both on the
sick list.
Mr.. Camp is failing slowly and his chill
dren are all at home with him.
School has opened again after a vacation
of week, the teacher being sick.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fay Wells have adopted
baby boy nine months old.
Mrs. f. c. Cone came near meeting with
a serious accident. While going through
door she struck her eye, cutting a cash
in the eyeball very near the sight.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-01-28
What's In a Name 2

Everything is in the name when it
comes 70 Witch Hazel Salve. Il. G. De-
Witt 4 Co. OF Chicago discovered some
years ago how to make salve from Witch
Hazel that is a specific for Piles. For
blind, bleeding, itching and protruding
piles, eczema, cuts. burns, bruises and all
skin diseases DeWitt's Salve has no equal.
This has given rise to numerous worthless
counterfeits. Ask for DeWitt's-the gem
uine. Sold by all druggists.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-01-28
NORTH TUN6RID0E.

Ned Whitney goes to George Swans to
work.
Mrs. Mary Freeman of Warren is attend
ing her mother, Mrs. o. F. Slack.
Mrs. O. r. Slack is quite sick with pneu-
monia, being attended by DR.. Hayward.
j. ID. Corliss has recently sold his farm
and some personal property here TO Philip
Sargent Of Chelsea, who takes possession
about March 1st
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-01-28

w. j. Bryan spoke in Madison Square
Concert hall Tuesday evening on ''Moral
Issues, - dealing with his own record as 8
Democrat and deprecating the prevalence
OF corruption and graft in politics. He
said he was not candidate for any office;
just a private citizen, interested in the
welfare OF his country.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-01-28
Death of Alice Rsymore Middleton.

Sad news came on the wire last Sunday
to the home of Mr.. and Mrs. John Ray
more. which told them that their young
est daughter had passed away in Charter
Oak, CAL, at the home of her oldest sister,
Mrs. Bertha Stowell. She had been sick
for a little over a week and the best med
ical skill that could be had was gotten for
her, but nothing could help her. The
funeral was last Saturday.
Alice Raymore Middleton was born in
Brookfield at the Raymore homestead
Dec. 16, 1877. Most of her life was spent
here. In 1895 she went to California,
where she remained for about year and
half, then returned East. She went
again with her parents, who went several
years ago. While there she was married
to w. ID. Middleton OF Charter Oak. A
son was born to the young people and he
came with his mother to Brooktield last
summer and they both returned TO their
home in the West about the 18th OF Oc-
tober.
Mrs. Middleton was young woman OF
a good deal of ability. She was member
OF the Second Cong'l church OF Brook
field. She left, besides a husband and
son, father and mother and three sis
ters. two of whom are in California and
were with her when she died, and one sis
ter in Brookfield, Mrs. Steve Holden.
The sisters in the West are Mrs. Bertha
Stowell and Flora Raymore. Mr.. and
Mrs. Raymore have the sympathy OF their
many friends in the sad loss which has
come to them.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-01-28
To Blame for Theatre Horror.

As a result OF the eoroner's inquest on
the Iroquois fire, Mayor Carter II. Harri-
son of Chicago, the city fire marshal, the
city building commissioner and the city
building inspector, Manager Davis OF the
Iroquois theatre and several theatre en-
ployees are held in varying degrees Of re-
sponsibility and are under arrest. Mayor
Harrison furnished bonds OF 5000.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-01-28
APensIon for Every Soldier.

It is stated that the administration is
committed to a service pension law and
viii actively promote it at the present ses-
sion. Such law would mean a pension
for every Union soldier and sailor OF the
Rebellion. whether disa bled or not. The
@. A. K. strongly favors IL.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-01-28
coulonst Stand the Penalty.

Whitaker Wright, who had become
famous by his extensive swindling opera
tions, was convicted In London Tuesday,
and within an hour was dead, il is sup
posed by poison self-administered. A
seven-year penal sentence had been inn
posed ON him.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-01-28
Why the Growers Smile.

Wheat at 90c.. cotton at 15c. and corn at
SOC. are making the Western and Southern
farmers and planters rejoice. II is pre-
dicted that high prices for these staples
will continue Indefinitely, owing to va
riety of causes.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-01-28
Aonulttal For Mrs. aechteI.

Mr.. .Bechtel was acquitted OF completely
in the murder OF her daughter, Mabel. at
Allentown, Pa, Saturday. The verdict
virtually clears from dishonor the girls
brother, Tom Bechtel, who committed
suicide in Jail after his arrest.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-01-28
Gormsn Doesn't Control.

The Maryland legislature is trying to
elect senator to succeed McComas. Cor
mans man, Carter, is a minority candi-
date, Rayner, an anti-Gorman Democrat,
being the leader, but lacking enough votes
town as vet.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-01-28
Fire pestroyed Entire Town.

Every building in the town of Aalesund
in Norway was destroyed by fire Saturday
except hospital, and II 900 persons we're
driven into the storm.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-01-28
Another Senator IndIcted.

Senator Burton OF Kansas, who is under
indictment for accepting a bribe in con-
nection with the postal scandals, viii
waive his rights of immunity as senator
and 90 home to submit to trial.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-01-28
Hich Water and Ice Jam.

Great floods were reported last week in
Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The
usquehanna was blocked for 30 miles by
an ice gorge.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-01-28
sRAINTREE.


The Board ofCivil Authority Of the towr
OF Braintree will meet at their town houss
Feb. 6, 1904, to abate taxes and settle al
unsettled accounts. All persons having
unsettled accounts are requested to b.
there.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-01-28
Northwest Has Its Turn.

The Northwest suffered piercing cold
the first of the week. In Chicago mercury
went to 15o below, and in Iowa 57o below
was reported. A blizzard accompanied the
low temperature in some localities.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-01-28
cvolone Season Opens.

Moundville, Ala, was swept off the
map last week by a terrific cyclone which
DESTROYED every business block but one
in the town, killed 81 and injured over
100 persons.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-01-28
Democrats Press Inquiries.

Debate in the Senate on the Panama
canal treaty continues. The Democrats
have asked the president whether he has
sent to them all the papers bearing on the
subject, and IL not, he is asked to do so.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-01-28
Governor Wants More Power.

The governor of South Carolina has
asked the legislature for special legisla-
tion giving him the power to prevent
law stands he saws he is powerless.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-01-28
South AmerIean PastIme.

The Uruguan government is making
progress in the suppression OF rebellion,
having defeated the rebels in three battles.
Five hundred hsve been killed so far.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-01-28

Two million Americans suffer the ter
turing pangs OF dyspepsia. No need to
Burdock Blood Bltters cures. AT any
drug store.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-01-28
Old Villain.

Charles Bonier, the 75-year old muir
derer of Mr.. and Mrs. Frehr, was sem
fenced to be electroeuted Feb. y IN
Buffalo last week.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-01-28
Stole Safe and All.

An express safe said to contain ssO,OOO
was stolen from car on the Southern
Pacific in California last week.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-01-28

Ladies' hair work. MRS. III. III. BEAN
1o5 Upham St., Melrose, Mass.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-01-28
CLEARANCE SALE.

January 1st closes business year, and naturally
every has broken lots in Ovecoats Usters Suits Boys
and Chdrens Suits and Overcoats, Shirts, Underwear
Gloves Atens, Shoes and Overshoes Leggns and Rub
bes We going work and pack up the best gar
and put them away for seasons business and then
advertise some ridiculous prices. No, not garment from
the highest the lowest will be disturbed They have all
got 60 if low prices will move them We must have the
for spring stock We will quote you only few OF
the prices.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-24
WRONG USE FOR WASTE BASKETS
Dainty Danes Kick Against a Custom
Some Men Are Subject To.

washington star.
LAS the men say, I have q kick COM
ing-and a very vigorous one at that
against a very bad habit some of the
sterner sex have of using the wicker
baskets in their various apartments in
tended for waste paper as cuspidors.
This remark, set in a decided frown
and delivered with every sense of indig
nation. was made by a well dressed
dame to two or three friends she en-
countered today. on midsummer shop
ping excursion on F Street.
What is your grievance?" said one
of the ladies to whom she expressed
her displeasur
We'll, it just happened today" she
replied, more than willing to give vent
business in a gentleman's Office. and
and sitting next to his desk, 1 dropped
my handkerchief in his waste basket
We both made a grasp for it, and !
was quicker than he, and-what do you
think? The man had been using his
basket for an expectoration bowl. and
my handkerchief, as well as my new
Isle thread gloves, were sight. You
can't imagine how angry and disgust
ed was. I went immediately to my
husbands Office and, complained to him
Now what can you suppose he said?"
I'VE can't imagine. What did he
say?" queried her friends, all at once
We'll. the Indifferent man just said
Yes. it's an unfortunate accident, but
If l were you 1 wouldn't kick about a
little thing like that But 1 do kick
and II it comes to the worst I'll name
Names, said the wrathful lady.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-24
PRINCE AND PEASANT.

As might have been expected, there
is already a story leaking out that the
new heir to the Russian throne is
fake. 1t is whispered that the child
born was a girl, and that by and with
the connivance of doctors and attend
ants she was exchanged for the newly
born son of q, peasant woman, o
course without the consent or knowl-
edge of the parents, and that the much
exploited heir is low-born baby,
while the real daughter of the Czarina
Is being mothered by the peasant.
Such stories are common in the story
books, hut, rare in real life, and in this
case, unless the Gear was party to
the substitution, it would be a ticklish
business, for the truth might come out
and then there would be some head
chopping functions among the guilty
parties, Then, again, If such an ex-
change has been made with the Cars
consent and connivance. and the truth
should be revealed. would there not be
revolt and rebellion on the part of the
subjects. led on by some of the other
claimants to the throne? There would
be high links in Russia or we are mis-
| taken.
But supposng the story to be true,
and that the child now posing as the
| heir is really of plebian origin, some
interesting studies in psychology and
various other ologies would follow rs
the young heir grows up. We are told
that blood will tell, and here would be
a good test. Would this base-born
child, as royalty would style him, re-
main true to his origin when he grows
up? Would he be governed by the in
stincts and feelings descending to him
through generations of common ances-
tors and always remain a peasant in
habits and inclination? Or, will the
circumstances of his bringing up, the
pride, pomp and show of royalty, prob
ably the drawing of royal milk from
the substituted maternal bosom, and
| all the other concomitants of that "di-
vinity which doth hedge about a king
would all these surroundings and ac-
cessories so change his nature that he
would grow up to be typical Russian
Gar?
All these opportunities and POSSIBLE
tiles would form an interesting study
for the scientists and other observers
of human development. but there
would be another phase OF the matter
of really more Importance than any of
these. 1t is possible that a child of
the people, assuming that the parents
belong to the better class of the peas
antry. might be great improvement
on any of the royal personages who
have ruled and cursed Russia for gem
erations. A boy of strong and healthy
ancestry. with the natural instincts OF
the people. brought up and trained in
the light and privileges of royalty,
might turn out far better ruler for
the Russian people than the present
one is, or than any of his blood will
! be.
But there Is one possibility that the
story writer's would be sure to take
advantage of so as TO round out the
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