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"sHE GAVE ME THE CHARM"

bullets in her hand would quiet her,
and she would sit for hours with it,
whispering softly: God is good. He
is very good, in a gentle, uncomplain-
ing tone which would bring tears to
our eyes. l cared for her in her last
illness and she gave me the charm as
the choicest legacy she had to be-
stow. | think she was quite sane for
the few minutes before her death. The
vacant, troubled look was all gone
from her eyes, and they were perfect
ly radiant with joy at the last as she
reached upward with her thin, wasted
hands, crying: My boys, my boys IN
thrilling tones of joy
The sun was dropping westward as
the ladies rose to go. Mrs. Kenneth
had replaced the charm upon her chain
and Mrs. Warner wiped away the tears
of sympathy which had gathered in
her eyes, and as they left the grounds
she looked back The monument
stood bathed in the glowing sunshine.
a shining finger pointing upward out
of the grave of the dark and terrible
mast
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Lessons of Memorial Day.

Memorial day has played a larger
share than many of us realize in our
national life In no country on the
globe is day so entirely devoted to
the memory of it's heroes. SO generally
observed throughout the length and
breadth of the land. The day itself is
we'll chosen when the spring offers it's
choicest blossoms in profusion and
nature presents its loveliest aspect.
1t is day culled from the period
when life is at its best to do honor
to those who being dead. yet live!"
What a lesson it is to the child, so
easily impressed by example 1t is a
delight to witness the exercises of the
little ones in school, in honor of the
day, and to realize that it is thus good
citizens are nodded. to hear their
fresh young voices sing the national
anthems and lisp the story Of some
deathless deed. No ~ ger OF a. deaYth
Of patriots as long Memcrial j.
is thus observed. Sta
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ror, and can remember yet the stony
look of despair which would come
over her poor face when an engage
ment was in progress into which Har-
ry was likely to be called
cit came at last After the battle of
Gettysburg they were sent home-both
fatally shot, and the bodies had been
found together, the report said'
And your grandmother" asked
Mrs. Warner, in tone of horror
Went quite mad at the sight She
had dreamed of it-had tried to fortify
herself, and become used to the awful
thought of the possibility, but the
reality drove reason completely from
its throne.
Without any real evidence that
such was the case, she took it for
granted that they had met and killed
each other. and for years she nursed
the idea in her poor, crazed brain I'M
til it seemed as if we should go insane
with her"
And did she never recover?"
mot entirely. The sequel is the
strangest of all. Several years after
peace was declared we were entertain
ing friend, a newspaper man, who
had made a success in his profession
He had on his watch chain peculiar
looking charm and l, with the curios-
ity of youth. noticed it.
F" The charm has singular history.
he said, detaching it from his chain
and handing it to me. 1t was two bull
lets. welded together as they met in
the air, hot from the muskets' mouth
and bound with a golden band and
ring.
Twill you tell it. please?' l asked
as | examined it with interest before
passing it on to my mother.
II was a reporter then said Mr.
Rolf, and had been detailed to de-
scribe the field of Gettysburg for my
paper AT the name of Gettysburg,
which we never mentioned in her
presence, grandmothers sunken eyes
began to kindle. and her frame to
culver with eager, strained interest
The horrors of it had sickened me
until | was about to turn away from
it all. faint and weary of my task,
when singular sight arrested me-
Out a little from the rest were two
bodies, one wearing the gray, the
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-06-01
confused by her abrupt demand; then

confused by her abrupt demand; then
sudden light broke over his coun-
tenance. I believe, upon my soul. the
name was Gordon. | was so interested
in what was evidently bit of family
history that l searched for the evil
dence of their identity, which read
lily found on letters in the pockets.
II remember writing UP the incl
dent for the northern paper l was en-
gagged on, but of course you never saw
that. Yes, | am almost positive the
name was Gordon, but can make sure
by referring to the article in my
scrapbooks at home. Any relative OF
yours, ma'am?' for grandmother was
still looking at him in an agony of eff
fort to comprehend all lie was saying.
Tell it to her again. said mother
in low voice. They were her sons;
knew they could never harm one
another, my dear dear brothers, and
mothers voice broke in low sob.
He told the story over in clear,
gentle tones, dilating upon the ten
derness of that last embrace. Grand
mothers face grew white and at the
last word she tainted, something
which had never occurred during all
the dreadful days of her insanity. She
was like little child when she came
out of that long, deathlikc swoon. Her
mind seemed to have gone back to the
days when her sons We're boys at
home together, and she talked of them
more naturally than she had since
that dreadful day when they were
brought home, and the nightmare of
dread and terror which mad lowered
over her so long seemed to be dis
PEELED almost entirely"
What mercy" Mrs. Warner ex-
claimed, fervently. But what of the
bullet charm? Your friend said it
was connected with the story"
Yes, quite remarkably so. Here it
is on my watch guard at this moment,
a souvenir so precious that nothing
could replace it.
Mr.. Rolf told us that he had picked
it up but little way from where
my uncles were lying, and grand
mother seized upon the fact as proof
that if her boys, in the excitement of
the battle, had really shot at each
other, Gods own hand had caught the
missiles and welded them together, as
the hearts of her sons were united in
their life and in death. Mr.. Rolf never
took back the charm but gave it to
grandmother, and she cherished it as
her most valued possession as long as
she lived"
II do not wonder that you cherish
it." Mrs. Warner turned over the
curious relic reverently. The gold was
worn and the ring almost black with
age, but the leaden bullets, flattened
by the force with which they had come
together, were perfect as ever and
worn very smooth with constant wear.
You said your grandmother never
fully recovered
No, not fully, but her later years
were comforted. If she grew weary
and excited, the touch of the welded
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THE WELDED BULLET
A Story for Decoration Day
BY MRS. F. M. HOWARD.

HE beautiful Southern
cemetery was gay with
flowers and flags that
bright Memorial day. Not
even a lowering cloud had
crossed the perfect sky,
and the sun shone cheer
lily, and the soft breezes
famed the cheeks of two
ladies sitting together on
one of the many rustic
seats. The procession had
gone and fIowarc u,ara
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everywhere, and especially on the
graves which were marked by the lit
tie flags.
There We're many of them, for the
small town had been near the storm
center of those storm-tossed days, and
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-02-18
DAINTY DRESS DETAILS
Pretty BITS of Finery That Are ia
Favor with Fashions
Followers.

Lace jabots have been revived.
The gold button leads in favor 10
Paris.
Gold-linked purses have superseded
those of silver.
Elephant gray is one of the iaToris
shades in velvet.
Broad, bold effects are In evidence 10
all trimmings.
Cockades. rosettes and ruches are
largely employed by milliners
Feather pom-poms adorn many Of he
prettiest hats OF the season.
Sealskin is admirably frightened with
a little gold embroidery
Velvet and satin dahlia rosettes ap-
pear on fur collarettes and NUTS
Waists OF black thread lace appear
among the high-grade importations
Wood color and golden brown are
among the most fashionable shades
A big circlet OF leather, trimmed hight
or silver, represents the latest in but
tons.
Some new combs and fancy hairpns
show Egyptian patterns executed in col
ored enamels.
Swiss embroidery. known to the
French as broderie Anglaise. is an espe-
eially favored trimming.
Lingerie petticoats for home ana
evening wear are supplanting the SIX
petticoats so long in favor
Tea gowns of chiffon. with borderings
of fur or velvet, are pleasing variations
from the ordinary type.
A note of gold is artistically iniro
duced in the new neckwear and in many
of the seasons laces and passemehte
ries.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-02-18
GRANVILLE.

S. F. Hubbard lost horse last week.
Earl Bean of Rochester was in town last
Friday.
Miss Grace Abel was at her home over
Sunday.
Mrs. Beeman is working for Mrs. o. E.
Kennedy.
Mrs. Z. n. Hemenway is visiting her
parents in Bethel.
John Riley of Gouldsville is visiting his
sister, Mrs. Dana Marsh.
Miss Lena Phelps spent Saturday and
Sunday at her home in Hancock.
James Blair and Henry Briggs were in
Waitstield the first of the week.
Those who attended the exhibition
time.
Mrs. W. II. Campbell OF Rochester ia
with her mother, Mrs. Kennedy, who is
Clarke Abel had the misfortune to get
badly hurt about the face while working
in the woods last week.
The ladies will serve a dinner at the vii
lage schoolhouse March LIST. Proceeds for
the benefit of the church.
Miss NJ. Lou Whitney spent several DAYS
recently with her friend, Miss Lillian Huh
bard, at Randolph Center.
Mrs. Brainard and Alvin Kendall are
spending few days with their sister.
Mrs. Frank Sawyer, in Randolph.
Mr.. and Mrs. b. w. BOYD were i'm Han
cock Sunday to see Mrs. frankie Bovd
who had shock of paralysis last week
Monday and is very low.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-02-18
Visit From Veterans .

Eight of the members OF Col. Henry
Eaton Post of Rochester came down on
the morning tram last Saturday to visit
their neighbors, the ii. II. Baxter Post oil
Gaysville. They arrived about 10 a. M
and all went directly to Union hall, where
they enjoyed an informal social visit until
noon, when a dinner was served by the
Gaysville Post in the hall. Among the
outsiders invited to partake OF the dinner
with the veterans were Rev. j. w. Miller.
j. A. Chedel, j. +. Stafford, f. w. Whit
comb, r. Il. Wilson, w. Il. Perkins, l.. N.
Newell and Will Flint. After dinner, the
cigars were furnished to all present by j.
enjoyed by all, after which the Gaysville
Post with its visitors from Rochester,
held ITS regular meeting until 3 O'Clock,
when the Rochesters took the afternoon
train for home, all feeling that the visit
had done them good in leaving pleasant
remembrances and renewing social rela-
tons with their neighbors, and all hope
for many more visits from such pleasant
neighbors.
There were eight members of the old
Co. Il, 4th Vt. Vols, present at the visit.
The veterans who came from Rochester
were the following: II. g. Kidder,
Charles Martin, Henry Chaffee, George
Marsh, Orrin Beckwith, Edwin McWain,
Ira Buck, w. S. Moore. There were Is
veterans from Gaysville, making in all %
veterans present. They were reminded OF
the lessening number of veterans by hear
ing of the death of Levi Blanchard that
morning, he being a member OF the II. II.
Baxter Post of Gaysville.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-02-18
NORTH PIONEERED.

5. NJ. 9urch is home from Boston.
j. G. Sherburne remains about the
same.
Mr.. Heath and wife are entertaining
an out-of-town relative for short time.
Mrs. Elsie Bartholomew is here helping
care for her father, Amos Colburn, who
is in very poor health.
Mr.. Work OF Wilder was at home over
Sunday.
Guy Barrows and George Sawyer OF
Prosper spent Sunday with relatives in
this place.
William Brown Of White River juno
tion called on friends here last Sunday.
Miss Alice Howard of West Hartford
is stopping for a while with her sister
here, Mrs. Childs.
Owing to the storm last Sunday even
ing, the Lincoln memorial service was
postponed. 1t will probably be held
next Sunday evening.
Z. j. Ferguson OF Burlington, repre-
senting the Vermont Anti-Saloon League,
spoke at the church here last Sunday and
gave US some very interesting facts and
figures concerning prohibition and Ii
cense. His argument for prohibition
was very strong. Pomfret is all right on
the question and will vote mo license.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-02-18

Harold Burgess spent a few days in Bos-
/ ton last week.
Catharine Benham was at the junction
last Saturday.
Augustine Waters OF Morrisville was q
guest at the hotel over Sunday
| The Ladies' Aid will meet Thursday aft
ernoon with Mrs. r. G. Munsell.
Joel Adams Of Royalton recently visited
his daughter, Mrs. J. II. Chadwick.
Walter Hawley of Norwich was recently
guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Morse.
f. p. Wheeler was in Springfield last
week to see the states attorney on official
business.
Eula Howard entertained a few of her
friends last Thursday evening and they
enjoyed the game of pit.
DIR. ]. w. Watson and wife were called
to Hanover the first OF the week by the ILL
ness of her grandmother.
Lydia Dimick returned to her work at
the junction Monday, having been home a
few days sick with laryngitis.
Mrs. F. p. Wheeler, who has been con-
fined to the house for eight weeks with
bronchial and throat troubles, is some
what better.
G. j. Ferguson from Burlington repre-
sented the Anti-Saloon league in a very
acceptable manner last Sunday morning
and evening.
Mrs. F. L. Woodley is working in the
family of II. ID. Pike, White River june
ton, and her mother, Mrs. Wheeler, is
caring for her two children.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-02-18
EAST BETHEL.
Allen Spooner is sick

| Allen Spooner is sick.
II. w. Fowler was ia Woodstock Friday.
Miss Abbie Fowler closes her school at
North Randolph tomorrow.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. w. Fowler visited at
Charles Folsom's in South Royalton last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Rogers of Bethel
visited their sister, Mrs James G. Fowler,
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Townsend have
been spending some time with Mrs. Town
sends parents.
The Rev. j. q. Angel of Middlesex will
preach in the Baptist church next Sunday
afternoon at O'Clock.
The Ladies' Social circle will hold So
cial at Grange hall next Tuesday evening,
Feb. o. All are cordially invited, and the
ladies are requested to bring cake or
doughnuts.
Among those attending the drama at
East Randolph Friday and Saturday
nights were:-Mr. and Mrs. j. II. Buck,
Miss Ethel Buck, Ransom Buck, Misses
Grace and Norma Spaulding, Frank
Spaulding, Misses Abbie and Annie Fow-
Ter and Miss Halle Green. Miss Green
and Messrs. Buck furnished the music.
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STRATEGY IN THE HOUSE
Positively Necessary 10 Preven,
lapse Into the One-Tune
Period.

81 wish you would get me som.
more music" she remarked.
Where's the last piece | bor.,.
your" he asked.
Here ii is" she replied. and al.
played it, relates Elliott Flower /.
Brooklyn Eagle.
WED go broke buying music n No,
had your way" he said. we b.r.
enough to stock a music house now .
"oh. very well" she returned "a
signedly "I'll leave it all to W,
hereafter. without even a suggestion .
Now that looked like an easy vi.
tory and he smiled complaeenty pr,
little he knew the subtlety and "a
sourcefulness of the feminine NINA
Never word did she say, but sbs
played that piece. and the childre,
played It,
He heard it before breakfast. and
growled.
He heard it before dinner. and grun.
bled
He heard it in the evening and
swore.
Have you lost everything elser
he asked. finally.
"Oh. no" she replied. sweetly, 'bu,
this is the latest thing we have"
He let his wife alone after that but
ventured TO try HIS daughter
why do you always play that" be
demanded.
Its the latest thing we have" 81.
answered.
The next evening he brought HON,
some new pieces.
After this" he told his wife. when
you want music, let me know"
"Oh. you are the best judge Of what
Is necessary and what we can afford"
she returned. "As | said before. va
viii leave It all to you. without even
a suggestion. Then you cannot grum.
BILE about the expense
For a time there was a variety that
was pleasing. Then they got down 70
one tune again-the latest they bad
Just as this was becoming absolutely
uncomfortable he found a music cata.
logue on the piano with several pieces
marked He brought them home and
relief followed.
He has discovered, so he says IN
confidence, that the appearance OF any
new popular air seems 10 have a Ten.
dauev IN hiring on a nne-ffna nsrias
that is distracting.
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Two Recent Deaths.

Mrs. Lydia Hardy Wyman, wife OF
Martin l.. Wyman, Sr., died at her home
in Gaysville last week Monday, after a
short illness with pneumonia, at the age of
81 yrs, 10 months. Funeral was held
Thursday afternoon at her late home an
Gaysville and interment was at Mt
Pleasant cemetery, Rev. j. w. Miller Off
ciating. Mrs. Wyman for several years
had been a sufferer from paralysis, being
almost entirely helpless. Besides a hus-
band, she left four sons and one daughter,
Walter and Charles of Boston, George of
Melrose, Martin L., Jr., living near the
homestead in Gaysville, and Mrs. Hugh
Ralph OF Boston. The four sons acted as
bearers.
Levi Blanchard, a lifelong resident of
this town, died at his home near Stony
Brook Saturday very suddenly, after a
short illness of about ten days, at the
age Of II years. He was a soldier OF Co.
H., 10th Vermont regiment, in 1861. Mr..
Blanchard was twice married. He is sur
vived by three daughters and one son,
Mrs. Warren Pratt, Mrs. Fred Reynolds,
Miss Dora Blanchard and George, all OF
this town. Funeral was held Monday at
one O'Clock at the Stony Brook church.
and burial under the auspices OF the q. A.
r., Of which Mr.. Blanchard was a mem-
Der. was in Mt. Pleasant GEM
etery. The bearers were G.. II. Martin,
o. n. Harrington, T.. c. Hager and j. s.
Williamson. Rev. w. {. Boutwell, ofiiciat-
ed,
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sRooKFIELp.

Louis Panton is boarding with Mrs
Durkee.
Miss Louise Chase is caring for Mrs
Steve Holden.
Mrs. VIII Haggett is suffering with
quinsy sore throat.
Mrs. Steve Holden, who has been very
sick, is very much better.
Miss Olive Fisk is the rural delivery
carrier in place OF her father this week.
The High school began a new term on
/ Monday morning. II will be eleven weeks
long.
Hon. Cassius Peck Of Burlington was in
/ town several days last week calling on his
brothers and friends.
School closed on Bear hill, West street
and the Center Saturday, and the down
stairs school at the village on Tuesday oil
this week.
A number of the neighbors Of Mr.. Mills,
who is much troubled with rheumatism
this winter, met last week and got up his
woodpile for him.
The c. f. society of the Second Cong'l
church is to hold a sale Of fancy articles
and home made candies on Thursday,
Feb. 25. All are cordially invited.
The auditors met at the Town hall last
part Of the week. So far as known by the
writer, they found things all right.
Mrs. Calagan received letter last week,
telling of the death of Cornelius Stratton,
who formerly lived in town, but left here
for California about 90 years ago. He died
in Alameda, Cal, not long since.
Last Monday evening, although il was
stormy. goodly number came to the
vestry of the Second Cong1 church and
were much interested in the talk given by
DIR. Young. who is to go TO China as a
medical missionary.
Saturdays papers contained the news Of
the appointment of c. b. Fisk as an IN
spector on the line between Vermont and
Canada. with headquarters at Richford.
Mr.. Fisk went to Richford Monday morn
ing TO look up the new position and see
whether he would like IL.
j. w. Parmenter and Mrs. Green attend
ed the funeral OF their aunt in Pittsfeld
last Saturday. Her name was Mrs. Laura
Holt and she had lived with her husband,
Rufus Holt, brother Of Mrs. Louise Par
menter of Brookfeld, for over 60 years.
Mr.. Parmenter returned home Monday.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-02-18
SHERBURNE.

Ned Doubleday went to Rutland Sun
day.
Miss Huldah Boutwell, is visiting in New
York.
Earl Clifford OF Pittsfield was at his
fathers home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Plumley went to Rut-
land last week Wednesday.
Mrs. Edward Roundy of Royalton Wis.,
tied relatives in town and returned home
Wednesday.
School closed in No. ! Friday and Miss
Eva Meigs, teacher, returned to her home
in Nergennes Monday.
Mrs. Jennie Fifield returned to Pitts
field Friday, after teaching an eight weeks
term OF school in No. 2.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Doubleday and
Master Wallace OF Rutland visited his
father, William Doubleday, recently.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-02-18
nIrds without Wings.

The only member Of the ornitholog.
teal world which Nature has forgotten
to supply with wings is. TO give the un.
fortunate little fellow his full scientihe
title, the Apteryx Australis The bird
is a native Of New Zealand and is rap
idly becoming extinct. Ii is connected
TO a certain extent with the ostrich and
emu genus, and is called by the Maorls
the "Rivi Riyi." In addition to its lack
Of pinions The apertyx was apparently
almost forgotten when the tails were
given out. for it is minus that append
age, which, however, is not much of a
loss, as il cannot fly. As some sort OF
compensation for these two shortcom-
ings It has bill of enormous length
with nostrils, which. when resting, II
frequently uses as a sort of support.
AT a distance this gives the impression
that the bird is standing on three legs.
This curious creature is about the size
of large fowl, is a nocturnal feeder and
is much priced for its feathers, which
are made into eloaks by the natives.
They are captured at night by having
cloths thrown over them after they
have been dazzled by having a strong
light suddenly presented before them
Mature
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eAYsvILLE.

R. f. Wilson was IN Bethel day re-
Gently.
Mr.. Higgins was in Rochester over Sun
day.
Charles Spaulding has purchased a mil
in Bridgewater.
Mrs. d. F. Gould is confined to the
house by illness.
Justin Martin was in Woodstock day
last week on business.
Miss Washburn OF Bethel visited at r.
j. Whitcomb's recently.
Mrs. Eli Logrey OF Pomfret visited
friends in town last week
Ralph Knowlton was at home from Mas
sachusetts few days last week.
Miss Leda Smith has finished her school
in Royalton and is at her home.
Mrs. Emma Knowlton Of Randolph
spent few days in town last week.
Mrs. Margaret Osborne, who has been
sick with pneumonia, is improving.
Arthur Ballard is at home from Barnard
and is doing carpenter work here in the
village.
Burnap southworth Of Bethel visited
his sister, Mrs. j. w. Miller, few days
last week.
Fred williamson, Jr., and wife of Bethel
visited her parents, Melvin Davis and
wife, Sunday.
Miss Minnie Leonard OF Stock bridge
visited her grandmother, Mrs. Harriet
Durkee, last week.
Mrs. Alice Sargent has finished work for
Mrs. Caroline Ballard and will move into
the upstairs tenement in the house of Mrs.
Emma Spaulding.