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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1905-11-27

cuse for not dom such ''neighborly
kindnesses" as squeezin' into two
foot space under the barn to kill
woodchuck or climbin' ON TO the roof
durin' a thunder shower to fix the
lightnin' rod or buryin' a. batch of
Brown Leghorns.
/ didn't object to this last job be-
cause knew the poor critters longed
to go. They didn't have half a-chance
to live or lay, they. got such a lot Of
scientific care. They want let aloLe one
minute in the twenty-four hours. ans il
there's hen under the canopy q IS
fond Of solitude and itssown So, ETY.
It's the Brown Leghorn. They'll 6e
a twenty foot board fence back is
any day at the swish of Skin nd
skirts never stopped swishin nj
that henhouse. The poor THU lt
reduced to pinfeathers and wis s.
They made break for liberty
ever they see a chance, and
"a good many chances last whit a
there was just enough crust
snow to hold them up-an,
through at every jump. ch
until got thin as they was al
in spirits.
got so'st couldn't slet
thfnlzin' of their sufferin', al eh
Thanksgivins brought Billings Iclutched
at him as a drownin' man grabs q
straw. He ain't very strawlike In APP
pearance, bein' six feet one and over
200 POUNDS, but in him I thought /
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1905-11-27

the pieces together as near as we
could judge where they belonged and
stretched the result on the parlor
couch There's no gettin' around the
fact that Billings is homely when he
is whole, but, viewed as a lot of frag-
ments, he was enough to give man
the nightmare. His left arm was
bandaged. His lip was sewed- His
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1905-11-27

than I've cast loose in years before.
You see, the Peters place lays
alongside of mine-houses not more'n
twenty i've feet apart. A year ago it
was routed to some girls-graduates of
an agricultural lunatic asylum that
does Business as the La Plume Agri-
cultural college. Them graduates had
made scientific study of hens and
laiAput to show folks how a hen farm
oIieht to be run.
They landed on the Peters premises
with 100. Brown Leghorns, a few tur-
keys aids enough assurance to run a
county campaign. They discovered me
the first DAY, and a mighty fine discov-
cry to 'em I've proved to be. They be-
gun calm me "Uncle Mort" as soon
as they sighted me and acted like I'd
been born 100 years ago for the ex-
press purpose of waitin' on them!
There's four of 'em, and each has
Just as little sense as the others unless
it's Helen. She's the youngest, and
has either more or less, l hain't decided
which yet She's little and thinks she's
cute. They always sent her over to
ask me to do any Of them little acts
of "neighborly kindness that kept me
on the jump for year. Her plan Of
attack was to hook her hands over my
arm and shake her topknot over her
eyes and lisp in baby talk to her "deGr
Uncle Mort until I felt so like an
idiot couldn't think of blamed ex-
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1905-11-27
By ALICE LOUISE LEE
CoDurioht. 1905. bu Alice Louise Lee.

AHEN a man stands
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1905-11-27

sene down 'em
that the critters
had sense enough
to keep out Of the
sun for days for
fear they'd ex-
plode!"
Says Billin gs
solemly, do you
swear to that
statement"
Eyes" says l,
"wh en- l amt
swearin' at itr'
saws l. Now look
at that rooster. He
is the peakedest
@hn crrrn
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1905-11-27

ever shone on-looks for all the world
ike a henpecked husband. His eyes
are almost turned wrong end about
from lookin' behind him so much
tn see what new kink is comm. He
amt crowed once since the red pepper
campaign In September 1t was
,mouItin' season, only the girls didn't
sense it. They'd never heard of hens
moulin, and when they see so many
feathers biowin' around Loose Helen
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1905-11-27

HEN aman stands
on the verge of
nervous prostra-
tion, ready to
slide over any
minute, it's time
for him to change
climates. l real
lied come Thanks
givin' time that l
was fiXin' to take
the slide, so Trent
ed my place and
am searchin' out
q spot destitute
of hens and wo-
men. That COM
bination cost me
forty-fve pounds
of good flesh and
more language
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1905-11-27

] was sure her
dear Uncle Mort
would have
some influence
with her. So /
mixed in and
found out that
her dear Uncle
Mort could have
minded his own
business with
advanta ge. I
went over to see
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1905-11-27

the improvements. includin' delightful
neighbors so near by. In less'n a week
that adj had done the business.
Just passin' my troubles along to
some man? Not by long shot! 1
wouldn't be so underhanded. 1 rented
my premises to a widow and two small
chiidren-lively little chaps, hear,
that charge 5 cents a run per hen!
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1905-11-27

come owe. and borrowed a few pounds
Of red pepper. She explained that
there was microbes workin' at the roots
Of the feathers and that pepper blowed
inside would kill 'em. She didn't make
it plain which would be killed, but time
did. About half of the hens died. and
that old rooster got SO much of the
hot stuff inside him that he thought
he'd been overlook by the day of judg-
ment. He thinks so yet He amt
crowed since"
That finished Billings. He saw the
sufferin's of them hens and remonstrat-
ed He couldn't have done a worse
thing for the hens or himself-or me
as it turned out.
He begun Thanksgivin' afternoon.
suppose he thought he'd got along far
enough to give advice. 1t was as warm
as September that day, and they was
settin' out on an upheaved rock in their
back yard while l wreStled with their
henhouse door, which had dropped off
its trolley arrangement. He begun by
mildly suggestin' that they'd get eggs
if they'd just drop the hens awhile
from their calm list and let 'em
scratch for themselves.
Helen stiffened, as 1 could see out of
the tail of my eye, and asked where
he'd made a study of hens. He said
he hadn't studied 'em He'd made a
point Of avoidin' 'em back on his ia
theirs farm, and the process had agreed
with both him and the hens
She got sitter and sitter. Said she
had made special classroom study Of
them under one of the most scientific
! farmer professors in America and had
| learned that the best results ensued if
! the birds was made perfectly familiar
with the human voice!
He sort of indicated in a general and
inoffensive way that hens rather hear
/ themselves squawk than any one else.
That's all | heard, but I want bit
surprised at the result. He generally
come in nights pretty late with his
| homely face lookin' as If ST. Peter had
| opened the gate a crack. That night he
come in early lookin' like he'd glimpsed
another spot. He set down and told
me all about it, blubberin' like a six
year-old. While the quarrel had begun
on hens, it hadn't stayed there. AS
near as l could make out, the difference
had ended by includin' everything in
heaven above or earth below Them
hens had played the mischief with his
Thanksgivin', that was sure!
Then I did something I'm ashamed
TO own. l offered to mix in l said that
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1905-11-27

SQUEEZIN INTO A TWO FOOT SPACE TO
KILL A WOODCHUCK.
right eye and forehead was done up.
The rest of his face was held down by
court plaSters.
OF course I didn't send for Helen.
I thought I'd miss bein' a bigger fool
than l knew l was, but l didn't 1t
seemed I'd left undone just what I'd
ought to Go, and it didn't take me long
to find it out either. | had started for
the well, when she come racin' and
boohooin' across the back yard from
the henh0use. She seemed out Of
breath, but she want. She had enough
left to stop and tackle me with on the
spot l learned more in two minutes
about my general disposition and tend
encies than I'd learned before in forty
five years.
Why had | left her darlin' in rough
mems hands when there was she a-lov-
in him to distraction only a few feet
away? Why was 1 SO insensible to
her feelin's as not even to send her
news of his condition? And didn't l
realize l was guilty Of murder in the
first degree to have a celler door next
my hall door?
This want all, but it's a fair sized
specimen. She disappeared inside the
door like small monsoon, leavin' me
staggered After I'd recovered some
I went in and found her on her knees
in front of the couch kissin' every spot
she could find vacant on that chaps
face. And after she got through with
it each spot looked better than whole
face taken together does ordinary. But
it was her language that l couldn't
stand. 1t wasn't exactly on the order
that she'd been usin' to me, and l
judged it want exactly what he'd
been used to hearin from her either,
but l gathered from her remarks that
she was ready. to give up hen raisin'
and devote herself to fragments.
About that time 1 bolted. There Is
things that a sensible man like me
can't stand up against. l went out on
the back stoop, and there l found l
want the only critter that was maxim
a break for liberty. Helen had left the
hen yard gate open, and every bird
was maxim a bee line for parts I'M
known. Then and there i see my fin
ish. | see I'd be called on to hunt
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1905-11-27

A liquid colo cure and the only cough Syrup
which moves the bowels-works allScold out
o the sysIe lis Kennedy,s Laxative Hopev
and Tar Clears the head and throat and
makes weak lungs strong Best fer Crouu,
Whooping Cough. etc. Children love IL.
Sold by 81 c. Pierce. Barton, and FL. Kinney,
Barton Landing.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1905-11-27
Lydia e. Pinkham's "

n cure the worst forms Female Complaints all ova
oo ana consequent Spinal Weakness and peculiarly adapted to
has cured more of Bacaehe than other
cay the world has
velopment
Irregular Suppressed Painful Weakness Of the sto
Flooding
y quickly yield tot causing
permanently
Inc female system, harmless
removes that BearingdoWn Feeling aitude
care ana feeling excibty tabiy
DIZZINESS FantaeAs sleepen melancholy or the bu
ana Weakness
angeenU OF the Uterus which Kidney Comp4a
ana ackacne OF either
women anything else rewarded humid
everywhere Refuse substitutes.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1905-11-27

stray hens till
Chri s tmaS s,
and I decided
on this here
b e a | b f u |
change Of eli
mate.
on
the spot and
wrote an adj
vertisement. I
madeit-strong.
1 showed up
all the adyan-
tages of rent
In a neat lit
tie country
.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1905-09-13
A NEW RAY OF HOPE.
Rumors of Another Company to OPP
pose y. u. Franchise.

While the parties who are sup
posed to be behind the movement to
secure a franchise for and Immediate
~ build a city and suburban line of
electric railways in North Yakima
aud the surrounding country are very
reticent REGARDING their plans, it is
10 that end is on foot, and that the
time is almost at hand for the public
announcement to be made.
Robert Strahorn, president Of the
Northwest Light and Water COM
pany, as is we'll known. has long
mad the building of suburban line
here in view, and it is believed he is
investigating the proposition now
worry Thoroughly IN comma " " Il,
others who will be interested with
him in case the scheme goes through.
It is stated that among Mr.. Stra-
horns associates are Frank B. Dud-
ley, an attorney of New York state,
and DAVID Keith. Salt Lake CITY
capitalist These three. ac mpanicd
by Mayor Fechter and Attorney John
Rudkin. are now on trip to the
Tietan basin, and their visit to this
end and other sections is taken for
more purposes than that of pleasure.
A member of the city council
stated this morning to The Herald
that he had reason to believe COM
pany of capitalists would petition the
city council at the next regular meet
ing. which will he held on Monday
next. for a franchise similar to that
asked by Mr.. Donald some time ago.
but which never has been acted upon.
None of the council, so far as can be
learned. have been advised Of such
but all are expecting some
thing of the kind.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1905-09-13
SHOULD BE ENFORCED.

1t is not an easy matter to enforce
an unpopular law. as County Fruit
Inspector Brown is finding out, for
the act of the last legislature pro-
hibiting the vending of infected fruit
is unquestionably unpopular with a
cry large number of people, and these
look upon the attempts of the in
spector to enforce it as an unwar-
rantcd intrusion upon their rights.
They express the sentiment that they
do not compel consumers to buy lruit,
and if it is such as they want, the law
should not prohibit its sale. Opposi-
ton to Mr.. Brown in the discharge of
his duties has been bitter, and many
times he has been threatened with
personal violence. Be it said to his
credit however. the opposition has
only strengthened his determination
to carry out the law he has sworn to
enforce, and If any infected fruit
goes from Yakima county into the
markets of the world. he certainly
will not be TO blame for it.
The Herald looks upon the enforce
ment of the law as a step forward,
and one that is necessary if this sec
tion is to take and Keep a place of
prominence III supply luS Tie IudIketS
with fruit The Yakima valley has
reached a stage in its growth where it
cannot longer afford to place any
thing grown in it's orchards or fields
on sale under the name of Yakima
unless the product be first-class in
every respect. The law referred to
is one that was the natural necessity
Of conditions. aimed to benefit the
fruit growers, and if it is obeyed ii
will be of lasting and inestimable
benefit to each and every person or
company engaged in the industry in
the valley. 1t may work a hardship
and loss on few just at this time,
but the remedy lies with themselves
In the light of advancement and the
information obtainable. there is no
real excuse for infected fruit; the
most successful growers do not have
it, and they are receiving premium
for their energy and watchfulness in
the higher prices they are being paid
for their fruit.
The law is a good one, carefully
framed, and is approved by the grow
ers who have their future as we'll as
present interests in view Let 1t be
observed, and the inspector aided
rather than retarded in his work.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1905-09-13
DON'T LEAVE THE OLD FARM

Pathetic beyond description is the
message left behind him by young
man in Indiana who committed sui
eide last month. Don't leave the
old farm" was the dying admonition
of one who had left his happy farm
home for the pleasures and other al
lurements of city life. At home his
life had seemed dull and without in
terest. The daily humdrum of de-
tails had bred dissatisfaction on his
surroundings. On his occasional
visit to the city he had seen tn !.
troops Of well dressed, fine looking
fellows of his own age who appeared
to take life easy, without the expen-
diture of effort. The deliberately
dressed young women on the streets
seemed prettier than the girls at
home. The music halls, the theaters,
the brilliantly lighted streets and the
moving throng Of people attracted
and made his farm surroundings
seem tame and repulsive. The
dangers lurking behind all the gilt
ter, the poison that tainted all the
Joy Of strenuous town life he failed
to see, or possibly seeing may have
thought himself able to withstand
1t was the same old story of weak
boy, strong in his own conceit. drawn
into the frivolous life. The same
old details of fast living, leading to
recklessness of the EXTREMIST kind,
until finally, death by his own hand.
This true story carries its own moral,
but fortunately for us his dying act
was one to commend him to our
warmest sympathy. His last mo-
ments were spent in penning the ad-
monition above for our warning,
"D0n't leave the old farm -
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1905-09-13
INDIANS AND BAD WHISKEY.

The city council should call a
special session to revoke the Licenses
of those saloons which persist in
selling liquor to Indians. The num-
Der Of drunken Siwashes has been
largely on the increase lately, and a
number of persons report having
been stopped and threatened by them
while travelling about the county.
Inc chain gang is continually full Of
them now, and the question is really
attaining serious proportions.
Some lives may pay the forfeit Of
this indifference on the part of
rapacious saloon-keepers, and those
of them who are responsible for the
condition should not be allowed to
continue In business. 1t has reached
the point where II Is not a matte. of
whether they have legal right 10
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1905-09-13
On Genuine Merit.

Being always willing to give real
merit the praise it deserves, the Her.
aid very willingly cOmmends and en-
dorses the work of Pharnon the Pro-
phet. the young but widely known
hypnotist and psychologist appearing
every afternoon and evening this
week at the Orpheum theater. He
is genuine. and his work is real. It
does not consist of sleight of hand or
deception. but is Just what it appears
to be. In a demonstration given a
few evenings ago in the Herald office.
he proved beyond a doubt the great
ness Of his ability. Hidden articles
were quickly found, articles merely
thought of by various ones present
were instantly pointed out, secret
thoughts were read and the most
wonderful things done with persons
IN hypnotized state. The tests were
trying on the medium, who perspired
as freely as II he had been at work
with pick and shovel.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1905-09-13

a few of the most striking features
to catch the visitors eye. The North
ern Pacific, Great Northern and
O. r. G N. railways. beside the local
electric lines, were generous in their
courtesies and certainly nothing was
left undone by the Spokane Press
club and Chamber of Commerce to
see that the guests were entertained
to their hearts content. 1t was one
of the most enjoyable sessions ever
held by the association.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1905-09-13
Here ON Oficial Business.

l.. Davis, state dairy and food in
spector of Davenport, accompanied
by l.. w. Hanson of Seattle, his depu-
ty, spent several days in this locality
this week, visiting the diaries and
creameries. To a representative of
The Herald Mr.. Davies said: We
are most favorably impressed with
this section of Washington and be-
lieve the dairy interests have a great
future here. With the succulent
feed produced here SO cheaply, there
Is no reason why those who engage
in the business should not succeed II
business methods are pursued. Re-
garding the condition of the diaries.
l have found them as a whole in ex-
cellent condition. Cleanliness is be-
ing observed and the quality of the
butter manufactured Is flrst-class in
quality" This is their first oficial
visit here. They expect to return
again in the near future.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1905-09-13
ZiJIaIl.


The dance at the M. W. A. hall
last Friday evening was well attend
ed and all report having good time.
The music was fine.
Mrs. J. P. Fox made a business
trip to North Yakima Monday.
Miss Jessie Smith and Miss Pearl
Alsbury left Monday Tor ElIensburg,
where they will attend school the
coming year.
Mr. D. Hardell was taken serious
ly i'll while at Portland and could
not return home until Saturday. Mr..
Gale remained and came home with
him.
William Frakes is helping Mr.. Ed.
Rowland dry hops this week.
Mr.. w. Stewart and family and
Mr. S. S. Bayl and family spent Sun
day with Mr. and Mrs. Smith east of
Zillah.
Chas. F. Bailey of the w. I. Co.,
who has been seriously Ill for some
time, is reported much better and
expects to be back at the Office in a
short time
Mr.. and Mrs. Will McCollif of Top
penish were doing business in the viii
lage Tuesday.
VIM r. Newell is drying nops for
Mr. Butler on the Shardlow ranch.
It is reported that they have as fine
mons as there is in the valley.
Mr.. M. J. McCleery returned from
the fair at Portland last Friday and
reports having a most enjoyable time
and the, Yakima exhibit fine.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1905-09-13
RULE WILL BE FOLLOWED.

The Herald is in receipt of a COM
munication signed "A Taxpayer,
and one or two others that came this
week, whose authors are unknown.
Notice is again given that no
article will be published on any sub
ject without the editor is advised as
to who its aut.-or is. Names will
be withheld if requested. but anony-
nous communications will not be
available for use.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1905-09-13

The members of the Washington
team that represented the national
guard OF this state at the national
contest at Seagirt, N. j., are expected
to arrive home this week. Word has
been received that they were to start
home on Sunday last.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1905-09-13

New Millinery for fall wear arriv-
ing daily. We are headquarters for
street and tailor-made hats and fall
millinery for ladies of the very latest
styles. Watch for announcement
of our Fall Opening. H. H. Schott
Millinery department. SILT
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1905-09-13

New Millinery for fall wear arriv-
ing daily. We are headquarters for
street and tailor-made hats and fall
millinery for ladies Of the very latest
styles. Watch for announcement
of our Fall Opening. H. H. Schott
Millinery department. 3.1t
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1905-09-13
Every Saturday you can buy some
thing good awful cheap at CONN Bros.
36-tf
Robbery Last Night.

Some time during Tuesday night
the shooting gallery on First street,
just south of the avenue, was robbed
Of its stock of knives, watches, etc.,
used as prizes in the shooting con-
tests. The proprietor says he lost
about $3.50. and offers $25 reward.
No clue has yet been obtained to the
robbers.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1905-09-13

New Millinery for fall wear arriy-
Ing daily. We are headquarters for
street and tailor-made hats and fall
millinery for ladies of the very latest
styles. Watch for announcement
OF our Fall Opening. H. H. Schott
Millinery department. AIT
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1905-09-13

New Millinery for fall wear arriv-
ing daily. We are headquarters for
street and tailor-made hats and fall
millinery for ladies of the very latest
styles. Watch for announcement
of our Fall Opening, ii. II. Schott
Millinery department. SILT
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1905-09-13

II John d. Rockefeller will At up a
laboratory for scientific research In
determination and provide
all the kerosene needed for expert
ments, a great deal will lie forgiven.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1905-09-13
100 NORTH FRONT ST.

dispense firewater or not. When
the peace and welfare of the COM
mLnity are placed in jeopardy the
rtral aspect should be respected by
the saloon-keeper, even though 1t
be matter of force.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1905-09-13
benefit Musical,

The ladies in charge of the Glad
Tidings Mission and Rescue Work Of
this city have arranged for a fine
musical in aid Of the wo~k. The en-
tertainment will re given tNis even
ing at I. o. o. F. hall at $40 o'clock
and as will be noticed ~ the follow
ing program. some Of the best talent
in the city will participate. Fiano
solo. Miss Jones; child impersonation,
Miss Stanley: cornet solo, Herman
Crawford; vocal solo, Mrs Howard
F. Thompson; violin solo, Mr.. H. F.
Thompson: male quartet. Messrs.
Erwin, Miller, Crawford and Thomp-
sion: violin and cello duet, Messrs
Nagle and Thompson: violin solo, w.
A. Erwin; reading, Miss Stanley.
If it is set of harness or a saddle
we will save you big money. Coffin
RrOS 9e-tf