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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-10-06
Mr.. AND MRS. RUFUS HUTCHINSON.

The tttieth wedding anniversary OF Mr..
and Mrs. Rufus Hutchinson Tuesday, Oc-
tober 4, dawned as bright and fair a we'd
ding day as heart could wish. The sun,
50 long obscured, threw back its veil OF
clouds and bathed in splendor the rich
autumnal foliage that made the hills
seemed dressed in golden robes TO honor
the golden anniversary OF a half century
OF married life.
All unawares TO the interested princi-
pals, friends and relatives had been plot
ting and planning to make October 4, 1904,
rival in happiness October 4, 1854, and to
that end had arranged for a reception at
the home on Elm street between the
hours OF two and five. There gathered, to
the number Of fifty or more, old acquain-
tances and family connections to join in
the pleasures OF the celebration and enjoy
such visit as is possible only among
those who have the common memories OF
long and intimate friendship. Active in
preparations for the event were the son OF
Mr.. Hutchinson by former marriage,
Charles Hutchinson Of Northampton.
Mass, and his wife, who were present, as
were also brother OF Mrs. Hutchinson,
Stillman Loomis and his daughter, Sadie,
OF South Hadley, Mass, Mrs. A. l.. Stearns
OF Bethel and Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh
Thresher Of Northield.
A very handsome dinner set OF decorated
emma. gOld-lined spoons, reading glass,
initial marked towels and the like were
the gifts that testified to the friendship
won and prized in the passing years. Ice
cream and cake were served as the guests
arrived, and before the hour OF departure
came poem, c1riposed BY Mrs. Susa
Bass, which is given below, was read by
her daughter-in- law, Mrs. A. K. Bass.
MIR. Charles Hutchinson then expressed
the pleasure OF his parents in this OBJ
servance Of their anniversary and their
qualification in the thoughtful remem-
brance Of their friends.
Rufus Hutchinson, who was born in
Braintree December 81, 1928, traces his
lineage to Barnard Hutchinson Of Cowlan.
England, who lived in the reign of King
Edward /. A descendant in the tenth
Richard Hutchinson, who was
born in Arnold, England, in 1902, emf
grated TO America in 1884 with his wife
and four children. He settled in Salem
village, now Danvers, Mass. and received
/ grant OF 80 acres of land from the town. /
A April IL, 1857, il was voted "that in case
Richard Hutchinson shall set up blowing |
within two years he may have 20 acres I
more to be added to his portion" This 1
appears 10 be in consequence CT the great /
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-10-06
DEATH OF MRS. WIN. BASS.
Sudden End Of a Worthy and Estima-
Bile Woman.

Mrs. Mary (Blanchardl Braley, wife of
William Bass, died very suddenly at about
half past seven o'clock Tuesday evening at
her home on Central street. For some
time she had been subject to serious at
tacks OF heart trouble, from which she
would rally and with indomitable energy
take up again the cares and interests that
made her busy life.
Monday, she enjoyed visit with her
cousin, Mrs. Mary Blanchard, and daugh-
ter, Mrs. Mary Farr. Of Cedar Rapids, Ia,
and seemed as bright and well as usual.
At midnight, however, she had sharp
seizure of the he irt, which she attributed
to a touch OF the prevailing distemper, and
which left her very weak the next day.
She kept up about the house, thou gh
forced to lie down much of the time, and
after eating little supper took a chair by
the fire to read the papers. A second
seizure must have come while she sat there
fo- she fell from the chair ana was found,
lying near the stove, dead by the boy,
Ralph, whom she had sent out of the room
on an errand 3 few moments before.
Mrs. Bass, who was in her 74th year, was
born in West Brookfield, the daughter OF
William and Polly NJ. Hunt Blanchard.
For her first husband she married Judge
Alvin Braley OF Northtield, where she re-
sided until his death and for some time
after. About fifteen years ago she became
the NAit 0A W lAlAhAh DhHc aua itAl0Ntu 10
Randolph. where her social qualities. her
interest in all that pertained to the higher
life Of the community and her rare execu-
tive ability made her a prominent leader
in all worthy objects.
She had been president of the Randolph
Woman's Literary club since its organIza-
tion. showing great tact and ability in her
OF club matters and wisdom
in the promotion of club influence and
aims. She vas active in the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union, giving
thought and time TO the furthering Of its
efforts. and was even considering plans for
the advancement OF its work the last day
Of her life. She was staunch member OF
the COngl church, president OF its WAYS
and Means society and helpful factor in
al its interests. For the last three years
she had added to her other cares the
training OF a homeless lad for useful man
hood. In her early life she was successful I
Is an instructor and taught for several
years in Massachusetts,.
Besides her husband. she left three 4
brothers and sister-D. ". {. Blanchard I
lf Brookfield, A. y. Blanchard Of Mont /
Delier, Harris i. blanchard of Sherbrooke. j
P. O., and Mrs. Emma Coy Of Rockland, 4
Mass.
The funeral service will be held tomor- Z
'ow friday afternoon ct o'clock in the 4
1ong'l church, in the absence OF whose 1
lastor. Rev. Homer W Mhite and Rev Fraser
detzger will of1ciate.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-10-06
WEST RRookEIELp.

Don Hutchinson, who went TO Ran
dolph last week, is working for !. ID.
Litchfield in the meat market.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Thresher of North
field came Tuesday 10 attend the golden
wedding of Mr.. and Mrs. Rufus Hutehin-
son in Randolph.
Mrs. Atilda Litchfeld, sister Of Mrs.
Allen Flint OF BraiDtree, who has lived IN
Mondovi. Wis, Tot several years, died
Sunday, Sept. 25. The funeral services
were held Wednesday, Sept. 3. Mrs.
Litchfield had been in poor health for
several yesrs. Her son, Amasa Hutehin-
son, who had been visiting in this vicinity
for several weeks, returned 70 his home
Monday. Oct. 3.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-10-06
Death Of Mrs. kneeland olmsteao.

Mrs. Anne Heath, widow Of Kneeland
Olmstead, entered into rest at S O'Clock
Tuesday morning at the age of IS years and
5 months.
The greater part OF her life was spent in
Middlebury, but for the last four years she
had made her home in Randolph with her
daughter, Mrs. A. A. Wainwright, hv
whom she was deyotedly cared for In 4
long and painful illness resulting from
cancer on the head, which, with feeble
ness OF age, caused her death.
She was the mother OF seven children.
i've OF whom survive-Mrs. n. c. Rice OF
Bethel, Mrs. Henry r. Farr of Braintree.
Mrs. Elya Fits OF Fifchburg, Mass. Mrs.
A. A. Wainwright of this village and Mrs.
p. ID. Pike Of Northfield. A son, Abner
Olmstead, who followed the trade of
painter here, died about six years ago.
and daughter, Mrs. George Bradford.
also former resident of this place, passed
away twelve years ago.
The funeral service was held at Mr.
Wainwright's on Dudley street at 7:s8
Yesterday morning, Rev. Homer White
officiating, and the body was taken TO
for burial, the journey being
made by team.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-10-06
NOW THEY'RE Off
Legislature Of 1904 Began It's Ses-
sion Yesterday.


The Vermont legislature OF 1904 organ
ized for business and held iis first session
yesterday. Every senator and every rep
resentative was present save the member
from Holland.
Following roll call conducted by Secre-
tary Of State Fleetwood, Mr.. Fits OF
Brattleboro nominated for speaker of the
House Hon. John II. Merrifeld of New
fame. Mr. Proctor Of Proctor, Mr. Dartt
of Springfield and Mr.. Lewis Of Troy, all
Of whom had been considered in connec-
tion with the place, seconded Mr.. Merri-
field. The Democrats nominated G. Her
bert Pape OF Barre. Mr.. Merrifield re-
ceived 2l1 votes to % for Mr.. Pape. Mr..
Merrifieid feelingly acknowledged the
honor of a reelection.
Thomas G. Cheney OF MorrisvilIe was
chosen clerk Of the House without opposi-
ton. His assistants are r. L. Hamilton Of
Salisbury and &. A. Plumley OF Northheld
The official House reporters are j. W.
ssult Of st. Johnsbury and l.. b. johnson
Of Randolph.
In the senate, Lieut. Gov. Stanton pre-
sided. Geo. II. Prouty, senator from
Orleans, was elected president pro tenn.
and Walter X. Farnsworth of Rutland
secretary. The assistant secretary is
Homer Skeels Of Ludlow. Stanley G. Will
son Of st. Johnsbury is the official Senate
reporter.
The ehap.aincies created the usual
struggle in both houses. The Senate
chose Rev. NJ. W. Farman Of Mestfield,
who received IS votes to II for Rev. l. 5.
lerks OF White River Junction. Mr..
farman was chaplain OF the Senate two
years ago. The unprecedented honor Of
reelection was largely due TO sympathy
on account OF his blindness.
The candidates for the House chap
lainey were Rev. Guy c. Lsmson, Baptist,
Of Montpelier and Rev. j. p. Marvin Of
East Hardwick. Even the latters posi-
tion as special confessor OF Gov. Bell did
not save him from being showed under,
100 to 90.
Aside from House chaplain, the entire
official lisl in both Senate and House is
the same as two years ago.
Both bodies adopted the usual resolu-
tions as TO rules, etc. An echo OF the talk
about auditors accounts was a House
resolution specially instructing the COM
mittee on claims TO investigate these ac-
counts as speedily as possible.
Aside from the drawing Of seats, little
was done in either house In the afternoon.
This morning Gov, Mccullough deliv-
ers his retiring message and this after
noon Gov. Bell will be sworn in and de-
liver his inaugural. This evening there is
the reception given by Gov. Mccullough
10 his successor at the state house, fol-
lowed by a grand ball at the Armory.
Gov. Mccullough, though in frail health,
will do the honors.
The House impresses one as a body of
intelligent men, ready and
able 70 do the work Of the session. A
number of good short speeches were made
yesterday.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-10-06
LITTLE DOING
IN EASTERN WAR.
RUSSIANS AWAIT ENEMT'S NEXT
FORWARD MOVEMENT.

Will Harass Advance, But Plan to
Fight at Tie Pass.--Japanese Not
7urryins Now.--tiave Altered Rail-
road TO Suit Purposes.--Silence at
Port Arthur.--6aitie Squadron Enie-
ma.--Msy Co and May Not.
Excepting few skirmishes, which the
Russians report in their favor, there has
been no particular news from the Man
churian armies the past week. Recurring
reports come thst the japanese are about
10 begin their grand forward movement,
or have begun il, but nothing further
comes IN confirmation, and the truth seems
10 be that the armies are confronting each
other, the japanese north Of Liaoyang,
with headquarters there, the Russians
holding Mukden. with a strong rearguard
south Of there, with heavy fisnking forces,
and the main army concentrated in the
vicinity OF Tie Pass. further north, where
they plan 10 make their next decided stand,
after retiring from Mukden.
The japanese have solved the problem Of
supplying theiHnorthern army. The port OF
NeWchwang. which they are now using AS
base, will be frozen soon, and they must
land stores At some point further south
and bring them up by rail. BY making
Dalny, near Port Arthur, their landing
port and by changing the gauge OF the
Manchurlan railway from Dainy TO LiaO-
yang and bringing rolling stock from
Japan for the road, they are in possession
OF what they want Winter supplies are
being rushed over this road now.
Nothing new comes from Port Arthur.
fhe last efforts Of the japanese TO storm
the fortress were evidently accompanied
by more loss than commensurate gain.
The Russians are making a heroic defence.
The blockade is now 50 close that Gen.
Stoesseps regular reports are unable 10 get
through. Some impatience is noted in
Japan over Gen. Nogi's failure thus far 10
capture the place.
Japan has arranged for heavy additions
TO her armies by calling upon another
class OF reserves. Sne figures TO put mill
lion men in the field, il necessary. A
third public loan for war purposes is soon
t. be offered. A singular feature is hat in
spite OF constant Japanese successes and
Russian reyerses, Japan's securities have
declined, while Russia's have advanced.
This argues a belief that Russia will win
In the end.
The Russian Baltic feet Is still at Reval.
awaiting inspection BY the ear before It's
departure for the East. The latest an
nouncement was that this feet would
leave very soon on its way East, and II
conditions were favorahle-that il, IL Port
Arthur has not IA len or Togo's feet has
been weakened before its arrivRl-will
continue 10 its destination. The Baltic
fleet is about as strong as the combined
japanese fleets.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-10-06
Senator George :. 4oar's Dssth.

Senator George +. Hoar died at his
home an Worcester, Mass. last Thursday,
after a desperate illness OF several weeks,
during which there was no chance OF
his recovery. For the last two days he
was unconscious. The funeral was held
in that city Monday and the body lay in
state At City hail. here il was seen by
5000 of his fellow -eitizens. The burial
was at Sleepy Hollow, Concord, Mass,
which place was Senator Hoar's birthplace
Is years ago. Senator Hoar was among
the most noted OF Americas public men
Though lifelong Republican and promi-
nent In the party's councils, he preserved
a remarkable degree OF Independence. He
strongly opposed the Philippine policy.
lie was honored as man OF firm con-
generally safe and right, and
always thoroughly conscientious. IL is
that Attorney General Moody
will be appointed to succeed Senator
Hoar.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-10-06
Death OF Postmaster-eeneral Payne

Postmaster General Payne died at Wash
ington Tuesday at 6:l0 .. m. with heart
trouble. He had been in poor health two
years, but his last illness was OF only a
week. He was personally greatly beloved
by all his cabinet associates, and had con-
Quoted the postoffice department in a
to be George b. Cortelyou, who is now
managing the Repu blican campaign, who
will assume the Office after election. lie
was slated for this position in advance,
owing to Mr.. Payne's falling health.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-10-06
eattlesniD connecticut Launehed.

The battleship Connecticut was launched
at the New York navy yard last Thursday
in the presence of 5000 spectators. The
lady to whom was given the honor of
breaking the bottle OF wine over the
ships bows as she slid down the ways
made a miscue, but workman recovered
the bottle. which was duly broken. Con-
siderable anxiety has been caused by the
discovery Of three separate attempts to
injure this vessel while in construction or
while awaiting the launching. Armed
guards are now aboard with orders to
shoot.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-10-06
Hays Speech to Peace Congress.

The 18th annual convention of the
International Peace Congress is in session
at Boston, with delegates from all parts
OF the world. Secretary John Hay made
the welcoming speech, in which he placed
this government on the side OF peace and
pledged all proper efforts in that direction.
He said be believed with Tolstoi that
religion Is the cure for war.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-10-06
eooaIer Kelley confesses.

Charles +. Kelley, speaker of the ST.
Louis house of delegates during the Doodle
period, has made a written confession
covering all the details of the plot. He
says that on the city lighting deal
$500 was divided among nineteen MEM
bers of the combine. He says he con-
fesses to ease his conscience, please his
wife and to warn others.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-10-06
ssmpIe Of Yankee InaenuIty.

Il is announced that an American
engineer who recently visited the Panama
canal route has discovered a method by
which the Chagres river eau be turned SO
as TO empty into the Pacific, instead OF
the Atlantic, thereby saving the canal
from the danger OF the freshets and
making a reduction OF s20,0O0,OO0 in the
estimated cost of the canal.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-10-06

Rev. Jno. 5. Cox Of Wake, Ark. writes.
fFor y years ] suffered from yellow jaun-
and tried all SORTS Of medicines, but got
no relief. Then / began the use Of Elec-
trio Bitters and feel that ! am now cured
of disease that had me in its grasp for
twelve years II you want q reliable
medicine for liver and kidney trouble,
stomach disorder or general debility, get
Electric Bitters. It's guaranteed. Soc.
For sale by Drew & Leonard, Randolph.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-10-06
Mar settle EalI River Shake.

There is a little more prospect OF the
settlement OF the Fall River cotton mill
strike. The business men OF Sell River
are taking the initiative in bringing the
two parties together.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-10-06
WIN Purchase Canada Atlantic.

The shareholders Of the Grand Trunk
Railway Co. have approved the purchase
of the Canada Atlantit al $4,000, which
will be added to the Crank Trunk system.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-10-06
Irish Leader Redmond Here.

John +. Redmond, the Irish leader in
Parliament, is paying a visit to America
and receives a warm welcome in all the
large cities.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-10-06

scarcity Of plows, there being at that time
but "a IN all the settlements. He was the
first Hutchinson OF New England.
The family remained in MASSACHUSETTS,
until the fall OF 1873, when John, in the
sixth generation from Richard, removed
to bralntree, w., from Sutton, where he
was born, lie was a man Of more than
ordinary abilities and was chosen seven
enteen times to the Vermont legislature.
Ills son, Rufus, who was born IN Sutton
and came with his father to Braintree.
married in his new home Abigail. the
fourth daughter OF Henry and EIephaI
brackett, and became the father Of Rufus.
Jr, who is eighth in the line Of descent
from ms New England progenitor.
Mr.. Hutchinson married first Susan Par
fridge, by whom he had one son, Charles
hufus, OF Northampton, Mass. For his
second wife he married Minora A., daugh-
ter OF Daniel and Arvilla Fuller LOOMS.
and two children were born to them
John Bracket, who lives on the Hutchin-
son farm IN Braintree and represents his
town IN the legislature this fan, and Abbie.
Minora, who died in her 18th wear. The
grandchildren are Clair Richard, son of
lharies hnfus, and the children OF John
Brackett, Fred, Richard and Abbie.
On the marriage OF their son, John. Mr..
ana Mrs. Hutchinson left the farm IN
Braintree and removed 10 this village.
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the last fifteen years.
MRS. BASS POEM.
Fifty years OF sun and shadel
Fifty years Old Time has made:
Glad the dgys al thpsf eur friends
Days that golden interest lends
Gold and silver are a. naught;
Love and friendship are NOT bought
bu may grow from day 10 dav
Adding brightness ali the way.
Aad the years 50 swiftly passed.
Each one smiling as the last
Naueht upon their face Is seen
But content and JOY serene
And the friends that now remain
show they have not lived Ia vain
show that honest ruth 4 worth
More than titled name or birth
And the grain you placed with care
hipened on the friendly air.
Deeds uf kindness deeds of love
Reach from earth 20 heaven above.
Summer, spring and autumnis pillow.
Leave few burrows ON the brow
Whose still language bids thee rest
Making Il thy future guest.
To that rest we leave thee now.
BLESSINGS on thy frosty pow
Every day may golden grain
smooth and brighten an the plain.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-10-12

Many people in London make bust
ness of living rent free 1T is almost
incre0 le,' said the head of large
firm house agents the other day,
the mber of persons who never pay
rent from one years end to another
The method is. either by bogus ref
erences or by impressing Il sense of
their good faith on house egent, to
obtain the lease of house, most fire.
quently over 900 year in rent and
when the landlord applies for his rent
to defy him When he attempts to
eject them by legal process they stay
until the very last day the law allows.
and start the same operation, elsewhere
AS they always furnish on the hire sys-
fem. distrant is of no service to the
landlord.
Their object of taking houses Of a
rental over $50 is to get above the jur-
isdiction of the County Court. which
is more summary in its methods than
the high court -
To smaller extent the delay in
VOWED in ejectment by County Court
.ction is also taken advantage of by
expIoiters of the laws delays. but these
mutnods are not so impudent as that
of Jumping house, which is some
times adopted.
Not long ago n house owner. on look
ing through his morning paper. OBJ
served that man who had been charg-
ed with assault was reported TO live at
one Of his houses, which he had sup
posed to have been vacant for twelve
months. ON Investigation he found that
it was occupied by tenant, who re-
fused to clear out.
The usual legal form had to be gone
through. and it was Il month before the
landlord got possession. Similar cases
have happened where the Jumper has
gope the length of taking in dodgers, or
even of selling the house.
Landlords sometimes prefer to buy
tenant out rather than invoke legal
process, AND a quicker procedure for
election than the courts allow would be
welcomed Ivy landlords and house
Express.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-10-12

chairman OF that party auc also cause
such returns to be delivered to the
county clerk, If a September primary,
or 10 the chairman of the city com
mittee and city clerk If a city primary.
provided always that such returns
shall be sent by registered mail where
practicable
?. The county canvass of the returns
OF the September primary shall be
made by the same officers and in the
mann provided liz chapter >, statutes
of 1888. for the canvass Of the returns
OF November election. The canvass
ers snail meet and canvass such returns
ct ten O'Clock on the Friday following
the September primary. Their returns
shall contain the whole number OF votes
cast TOR each candidate of each polt
cal marty. and a duplicate as TO each
political party shall be delivered to
the county chairman OF such party.
3. The cunvassers shall also make
an additional duplicate return in the
same form as provided in subdivision
:, showing the votes cast for each
candidate rot voted for wholly wit -
in the limits of the county. The county
clerk shall forthwith send TO the secre-
tary of state by registered mail enc
complete copy Of all returns as to
such candidates, and he shall likewise
send tn the chairman Of the state CEN
trial committee Of each party 4 dupli-
relating 10 such candidates OF each
81 ch party
Section IL The board Of cRrvassers
provided for by section SO, statutes OF
lN2S. TO canvass returns OF NoNem-
Der election shall constitute the stat =
/ board Of canva ssers Of September prj-
. 0aries. and all the provisions Of sec
ton % and $40 inclusive of said stat
utes relating TO the canvass Of the re-
turn ~ November election, shall
as far as applicable. apply to the can
Nass, return, and certitication To the
secretary OF state OF such primary
I S0Ch board shall meet at the office
az the secretary OF state at ten o'clock
a. M on the third Tuesday Of Septem-
Der next after the September primary
PARTY ANDTDATES.--Se Is
!. The person receiving the greatest
( number OF votes at a primary as the
( candidate Of a party for an office. shall
BE- yHe candidate OF that party for
such office and his name as such
candidate shall be placed on the official
! ballot at the following election
y As soon as q state canvass or a
primary shall be certified 10 him. the
secretary Of state shall publish in the
official state paper a certified statement
OF the result of such primary as 70 can
cidstes for state officers. United STATES
senators. and representatives IN con-
/ gresS. and any ether canaidate whose
district extends beyond the limits OF
a single county. and shall mai TO the
( chairman OF the state central committee
; of each party so much Of such ceFtlR-
/ cate as relates 10 his party.