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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-01-06

Now is the time for the grumbler to
get In hard knocks at the way Christ
mas Is kept these days and to Insist
among other things, that the spirit OF
the Master, whose birth it celebrates, is
not lived up to. True it is that all this
kOtowing to sisters and cousins and
aunts,' feasting and present giving
among friends and relations lead to
no end of stralning and bother, and
sometimes we are half inclined to think
we don't mean all that we pretend.
But the annual roundup of vagrant
feelings and emotions is a. good thing,
and when all is over peace and good
will among men have had hearty
boost to oil the friction bearings of
society for another twelve months.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-01-06

There is a cry for different method
of representation than by towns, and We
confess that we, too, have been posses,e
by that idea, but studying the matter a,
close range has led to an opinion that it
is well for the state of Vermont that
town representation prevails. With the
persistent lobby which corporations main
tain at the capitol, the senate, being a
smaller aud more compact body, can b..
and is worked, while the house preserves
more of its Independence and even the
party leaders cannot always whip into
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-01-06
Spoiled t1ar Beauty.

Harriet Howard, of 300 w. }fth St.,
New York, at one time had her beauty
spoiled with skin trouble. She writes
II had salt rheum or eczema for years.
but nothing would cure it, until | used
Bucklen's Arnica Salve." A quick and
sure healer for cuts, burns and sores.
% cents at j. w. Thurston's drug store,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-01-06
LIBEL FOR DIVORCE.
STATE or VERMONT. I NAKSH TKEN
EssEN County oUkr. 1909.
kmui. N HrtIl ~. Iohn HFHIh.

STATE OF VERMONT. I NAkSH TkkN.
EssEx County orkr. 1903.
Emms N. Heath ~. john Heath.
whsrtaS. Emma n. Heath OF East Haven,
in the Cuunty OF Essex. mas hled IN the once
Of the CLERK al Ess,N County Court her libel
for divorce. settling forth ia substance IN I
she n a kgally married to John Heath ON
tht ,.th nsy nj luly. 1851. then Of Water
Nill- in the Province of Quebec and Dominion
OF Canada. That she ON her art had iaith-
fully kent her marriage COVsuaut. but that
the said John Heath had treated the petition
CT ~ ia intolcrabic severity. and had refused
and neglected to provide suitable mainte-
nancy for petitioner. and further setting
forth that she has a child, the fruit of snid
marriage who ~ still Il ring. whose ma &c -
Ralph Heath, and whose age ~ II years
AM pTaving that for the causes aforesaid
said marriage may be dissolved and Hll
G. divorce granted unto her the said hmna
Nj Heath. and that she he granted the Gus
tody of the said Ralph Heath.
and IL being made to appear that the said
John Heath Is without tnIs State. 80 that
\ citation caHnot he served upon him There
tore. u /. ordered tfat 1oiivc nf the pcndcncy
OF said ,ii,el be given him 10y publication Of
the substance tlsrUuf, together with this
order la the ESscN County Herald. news
paper published at Island Pond. in the L oun-
~ oi E~.rN, thee weeks sue, cS>iNciy, the last
Of which public atiouS to be least six week
prior 90 the r.,t day of the next term OF
Essex County Court. to be held at Guildhali.
ia y County 81 iSScN. ON The last Tuesday
Of \ arch. \ u. 1905. at which time the said
Tohu Heath j. ordered To- al pear, and
show cause il any Ire have. why the prayer
of sal petition shoul net he GRANTED.
Given under my hand a. Guildhall, in the
| County Of Essex, this SOth day of December.
A. u. 1904. GEORGIA .IiCRRARD, Clerk.
| J. ~. REDMOND Attorney for Petitioner.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-01-06
Every war in these latter days brings

Every war in these latter days brings
up the explosive bullet yarn. first on
one side and then the other. There Is
ample evidence from the battlehelds
and the hospitals Of the east that the
bullet wounds are small and clean,
which would not be the case with ex-
plosive bullets. A ball may be fiat
tened on bone and make a jagged
wound in the exit. and little pieces Of
shell make ugly wounds when they
perforate a human body. Hasty con-
illusions as to the character of the mis-
siles used should therefore be avoided
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-01-06

Some people are anxious about Jap
anese immigration to these shores, be.
Ing apprehensiye that the war and the
poverty it must bring to the poor Of
the mikado's realm will food this coun-
try with an undesirable element. But
In any event Japan will need all Of her
people and exerts full control over
them. She can restrict emigration and
will be too self respecting to allow
them to go where they are not wanted
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-01-06

It's good idea to get together once
in While, no matter what interests are
concerned. There is competition be
tween those in the same line of bust.
ness, but this does not necessarily in.
volve hostility. A better acquaintance.
talking over of matters in which there
is mutual interest, a period of good
fellowship, does much to smooth over
the rough places and costs very little
Montpelier Argus.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-01-06

The pure food law passed by the low
er house Of congress at the last session
depends upon the vote Of a handful of
senators for success. DR.. Wiley of the
Agricultural department has enlighten.
ed the country upon the necessity for
law Of that nature. Perhaps the pub.
lie will make itself heard in the usual
way for the enlightenment Of those
few senators.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-01-06

II the little Jap soldier can whip Ave
Russians, he is only earning his pay,
which is 60 cents a month. against II
cents month paid to the cars fight
Ing men. The German soldier is paid
81. 80 "A month. the French soldier 81. IA.
and England pays her soldiers $7.14.
In peace times the United States SOL
der is paid S13 month, with 20 per
cent increase for war service.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-01-06
MI asa FncI For Marships.

llt as ufi TUT " df-hhpSs
The report Of the liquid fuel board
of tie United States navy. Just pub
IisheL by the government. has attract
ell popular attention anew TO tie pos
slb,l,ty OF using petroleum In the fur
naccs OF our warships. The board has
spent over year in study and expert
merits. II finds that the engineering or
mechanical feature of the problem has
been satisfactorily solved and that the
financial and supply features are the
ONLY hinjrauces TO the Use OF CRUDE
p,,-,,eum as "A standard fuel. Its rec
orr of the VOYAGES Of oil burning mer-
chant vessels is In itself proof that oil
is hound 10 lie more and more used as
n marine fuel. The Oceanic Steam
shin company's steamer Alameda by
eight round trips between San Francis
co ami Honolulu demonstrated that its
oil fuel Installation was perfectly safe
and econ rmical. The vessels average
time at sea was reduced several hours
by the use OF oil. ami a more uniform
pressure In the boilers was maintained,
while lie relative consumption of oil
as compared with an inferior grade of
coal WAS l TO 1.55. As ton OF oil
costs less IN San Francisco than ton
Of any kind OF marine coal. the saving
-. 81, 10 ala 10 ayident
Two VOYAGES Of the steamship Ne
braskan from New York To San Fran
cisco, using coal. and two voyages from
San Francisco to New York, using oil
furnish IN interesting basis for com
parlson between the two fuels. Foul
hundred and fifty-five tons space was
saved for cargo when oil was used
Nine less men were needed in the fix
room. and the steamer saved three ant
a half days time at sea. The tinancia
saving To the vessels owners, from al
causes. was about 500 day.
Lieutenant Commander Arthur I
Niblack. writing IN Il service magazine
cumbats the boards assertion that OF
is more dangerous fuel than Goa
He admits that serious accidents o.
oil burning German warships have bee
narrowly averted, but attributes thi
to the inferior quality Of German o.
and to Its storage In double bottoms
The Nebraskan carries its oil In isola'
ed tanks. and the fact that the undel
writers have not raised insurance rate
on the vessel seems to prove the safet
of the system.
Practically all the ships Of the TIA
ian navy now use oil in conjunctio
with coal. and the German battleshil
Of the Brauenschweig type carry e
tons Of oil in their double bottom
OIL as an auxiliary to coal serves
/ get up steam quickly and to keep U
full speed when the coal comes slow
e from the bunkers.
t The universal use of oil as nav
! fuel would undoubtedly relieve nav
. authorities of much OF the anxle'
which the question Of coallng station
and coalng at sea now causes thel
The long voyage Of Russia's Baltic tie
- on neutral waters Is a case In poir
II Fuel stations would not need TO be
! numerous, and the oil carrying tran
/. port just completed by the Germt
e government has shown that 1t is sill
IS pie process to transfer oil from supp
q ships to war vessels in seas in whit
coaling would be impossible.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-01-06
A. A. Davis of Burlington makes the

A. A. Davis of Burlington makes the
following weather prediction -
There are indications of long, cold
winter,with great deal of cloudy wealth
er and frequent storms, but the rrecipita,
tions generally light. If January thaw
puts in its appearance it will be only a
dwarf. We shall probably have great
II amount of cold for the whole winter
than last year. The prevailing wind will
he west by north, but the south by east
wind will come in for good share of the
time and dictate the storms. The south
wind will be ii go between on the with
perhaps dash of rain, but the upper
current will at the same time come from
the west and freeze it. These are my
predictions from more than so years OBJ
servations."
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-01-06
a New Years Duty.

Al in. beginning of thu new wear " IS
the d ,ty of all those W o have had
credit or who Lave kept opm sc'hu"t>
d rim the past year unt only to settle
slch accounts. hut to pay the balances
This il the hest rolicv for all concerned.
1t certainly is hut justice to the creditor
whether he is the printer, the storr
keeper, or the family physician, since
the balance due hy tiiiy vi one hundhei
customers constitute an amount thal
these creditors must have II they enter
the new year free from incumhran'e.
Hundrel Is of retail dealers, doug villa
would be a payi ,g business If their Gus
TONERS who we're able paid the balance
due at the end of the year promptly, ia'i
be ,ause patrons do not square their
accounts once a year, or oftener. III
burden of such accounts frequently com
pels the retailer to do an interior ousi-
ness, ask higher prices and sell an
inferior grade of goods. The customer
in the enl suffers from the non-paid
balance by being charged much higher
price for his goods, also by that lnat'en
ton which falls to a customer who Is
regarded as very slow or doubtful
paylnaster. Much of that "expanslon
of credit" which usually eliminates II
business collapse has its origin III th'
accounts of the retailer which he canno
collect when. they become large. The
final distributor of goods, the retailer
has much to do with the industrial an,
business conditions of the country, ant
it frequently happens that his customer
are far more RESPONSE BILE for his IN istake
than he is himself His mistakes, how
ever. may dernnge everything, and HI
greatest mistake is generally that o
allowing his customers to delay tn
payment of balances due. There
general prosperity 50 10 g as peop'
speIl their money freely; there is dan
ger when they consume goods Target.
Tor which they do not pay, because sue
hl,s in tine become worthless to sue
an extent that the retailer fails, til
iobb.r is embarrassed and hard time
follow when everyone makes it prime
pie t. buy as little as possible. In tim
the pinching reactions results in war
houses filled with unsold goods and IT,
paralysis of all departments OF produ
ton.
10 begin the year in a manner thu
will insure season OF continued pro
perity it is imperatively necessary II
every man who owes small bills to sett
them, and for everyone who has larg
number OF such bills due to make
strenu Jus effort tocollect them. Do n
carry the obligations of 1904 over I'M
1905, but rather get rid of them ii
should cost a strenuous effort and shoul
be att nded with sacrifice.
This is tn. first duty of all at tt
beginniug of new year.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-01-06
INSPECTION To RE MADE.
Health Oticers Throughout the state VIII
Examine Pub ic buildings.

The matter of fire escapes for public
buildings will be taken up soon by the
5 ate board of health Instructions will
he issued to the various health officers
throughout the State, calling upon them
to make an inspection of all public build.
ngs. The result of their findings will
be made known to the State board and
where sanitary arrangements are incom
plete and fire escapes are Insufficient,
property owners will be obliged to make
alterations. The matter of fire escapes
was taken up a year ago by the State
board shortly after the fire at the lroquois
theatre in Chicago. but little came of The
effort because of insufficient legislation.
This defect was rtmedied at the last ses-
sion of the Legislature.
The health officers will also be instruct.
ed in regard to the pure food law, abo ut
making examinations of food offered for
sale, etc. Provision is made to have food
examined and a,alyzed at the State lab
oratory OF hygiene.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-01-06

Ii is rumored that the North sea
commission will exonsrate Vice Ad-
mlral Roiestvensky, who turned the
guns OF his warships upon defenseless
British fishermen, on the ground that
il was an excusable blunder. Evident
ly the gentle art Of withdrawing is not
peculiarly American.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-01-06
A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES

Itching, Blind, Bleeding Or protrud-
ing Piles. Druggists refund money if
PAZO OINTMENT fails to care any
case, no matter Of how long standing, in
+ to IA days. First application gives
ease and rest. SOC. If your druggist
hasn't it send soc in stamps and it will
he forwarded postpaid by Paris Medi-
cine Co., St. Louis, Mo.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-01-06

Although Canada has a second trans
continental railway system in sight,
one having been virtually insured by
the results Of the November elections,
plans are out for third system. BY
the time annexation comes to a head
there will be no railroad pioneering
left for Yankee enterprise.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-01-06

The mobiles OF Moscow have started
a subscription 10 buy house for Gen
eral Stoessel. They seem to have taken
his declaration that Port Arthur
would be his grave" with Il pinch OF
salt
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-01-06

The bloody shirt long ago ceased to
wave, but its last remnant withered
away when President Roosevelt ap-
pointed the grandson OF Stonewall
Jackson to the National Military acad-
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-01-06

line the two hundred and forty odd T i
When once they have con-
ce.yrd the .d-a that they are nigh.
ihpTe l. o. v 81 deal unun- OF Indeprnd-
-nrr ia tie huuse. uui even though lac
memi,er, NAV hr sometimes ~r"ns Ia
HEN d ci,i,Ils. II rs iI-tle. Ior tue stale
t!Ia it is so.-Vermont Union Signai.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-01-06

need the muney-l"siah CIRCUITS
p en- fur the cullrctur>hlp NOV heii 10y
Hon. u. VI. Mansu". Aud yet Josiah :
friends ur.e his appointment On the
.,rnuud that Lee rs "A .'SucurSslul business
man" Bubbles aud hosh !-ilardwick
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-01-06
PIANO OR ORGAN

is Life Time Remembrance, and
source of joy.to the entire household for
years to come. We are offering some
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-01-06
BANK NOTICE.
HOLIDAY GIFTS

we want to offer a suggestion We are
headquarters for the finest line of IIoli.
dav Presents the markets afford. A
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-01-06
Piano or Organ for as Little
or Less Money

than you can buy in New England.
Buy the family an Instrument for
Christmas. Isn't the suggestion good
one? Our stores will he open every
evening until JANUARY LIST. We shall
appreciate call.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-08-29

me to believe that:" she asked scorn-
fully.
with pleasure both eyes" He
came toward her and took the fair
head between his hands.
Sweetheart" he said tenderiy. '.by
the love | hold for you and upon nv
honor as man, l tell you that it is all
right DO you believe, O We of little
faith ?"
Bessie studied the clear brown eyes
intently for a moment, then with a
cry she buried her head upon his
shoulder.
Il do believe" she cried passionate
ly, "but. oh, Ted, why didn't you tell
me this before?'
Because you applied gag law every
time / tried to speak," he explained
whimsically. Every time l opened
my mouth you objected. and | had to
quit"
But it was all so strange she de-
Tended
1T was funny" he corrected. do
you remember that Mrs. Bradley's one
idea Is to get Nell married off to a
rich man?''
That's why she coaxed Buddington
here agreed Bessie.
well, she was going to put Frank
out In the cold and give Bud all the
running Before Buddington got a
chance to break in was on the inside
track, and was rich enough to salts
fly the old lady, who was not willing
to risk rupture for the sake of taking
gamble on the whole million"
you We're simply fender against
Buddington?
Il was a thorn In his flesh" he
laughed as the memory of those times
came back to him. Il virtually drove
him out of town and then dropped
back and gave the place to Frank
again"
Ted" she pleaded, "can you ever
forgive mef'
"Yes," he said promptly. "the very
first chance you do anything you need
forgiveness for"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-08-29

BE TOOK HE tAlH HEAD BETWEEN HIS
HANDS.
that you should have grown suddenly
devoted to Nell, but as an old friend
l wanted to point out to you that your
actions were open to criticism"
''Only as an old friendT
"Only that. and nothing more" she
said steadily. DO you suppose that
even had we been more than friends
in the first | should care to admit it
after your shameless conducti"
1T was shameless conduct, wasn't
it," he said questioningly. Il guess
Frank Troop thinks SO from the way
he is seeking to console her"
THE only redeemlng feature of the
whole performance IS that Frank had
the manliness to forgive her and avert
some of the talk by paying her atten-
ton again"
Il think he likes the job" insinuated
Teddy. Nice to be a rescuer when
you are doing just what you want to
do
Does that alter the fact that you
virtually froze Mr.. Buddington outf"
she demanded. mfr. Buddington is a
millionaire, and Frank has just enough
to get along on.
That's where the trouble comes. is
it," He looked relieved Gust be-
cause / saved her from Buddy you
think that should marry Neil because
/ am richer than Frank and can give
her half million where cut her out
of the six figures"
"You put it very BADLY" she OBJ
jected.
Naked truth usually is bald" he ex-
planned, but 1t is the truth all the
same. / never thought you would re-
gard the mercenary side Of it.
only because the others do she ex-
planned. DO you suppose that it IS
pleasant for me to hear an old friend
criticised as you have beenss
DO you suppose it is altogether
pleasant for the old friend to have his
old friend cut up as you haye?' he
demanded. Don't you realize that
love you too well to care a hang about
marrying Nelll'
''You-love mer' she cried In dis
gust.
Il love you," he repeated steadily.
IF you loved me you would have
faith In me-
Faith against facts:"
against appearances Won't you
believe me when tell you that it ID
all right and that both Nell and Franz
understand
"Can you look me in the eye and ask
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-08-29
Me11ta al
Strain Affected Gem.
eral Health.
Doctors Doses Weak
ened Stomach.
DIR. Miles Nervine Cured
Ne.

DR.. Miles Restorative Nervine brings rest
and sweet sleep to the tired brain worn out
with the cares and anxietles Of the sick room.
Read the following:
Il have always been healthy with the ex-
ception of touch Of rheumatism since my
age came on, up to the time OF my husbands
last illness some years ago. l assisted in
nursing my husband for nearly three months
when he departed this life and the mental
strain / think caused my trouble. Aside
from extreme nervousness my trouble cola
meneed with sore throat and neuralgia My
physician gave me purgatlve doses which
weakened me very much and my stomach
for a time seemed inactive. Mental strain
and the dormant condition Of my stomach
soon told upon my general health | had
little appetite and was soon forced to stay in
bed greater part Of the time. Within a
week after the time | began taking DR..
Miles Restorative Neryine and Tonic | was
up about the house. / continued their use
until completely cured. My faith in DIR.
Miles Remedies has been strengthened by
experience Of other people, our daughter hav-
ing used Restorative Nervine with splendid
results in case of paralysis and friend to
whom / sent box of the Anti-Pain Pills re-
ports that she has been completely cured Of
neuralgia by their use. know of number
of others whom your medicine has helped ina
large degree. wish you continued success"
Mrs. FRANCES CoFFsfAS, Dayton, Va
All druggists sell and guarantee first bot
tie DR.. Miles Remedies. Send for free book
on Nervous and Heart Diseases. Address
DR.. Miles Medical Co, Elkhart. Ind.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-08-29
HE ALTH
IN SUR RANCE

lac man Who InsureS his HE Is
wise for his family.
The man who insures his health
is wise both for his family and
himself.
You may insure health by guard
ing it. 1t is worth guarding.
Al the first stack of disease,
which generally approaches
through the LIVER and mani
tests itself i'm innumerabIe ways
TAKE
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-08-29

1 tt'sPi||s
And save your health.
DEER PARK HOTEL.
Deer, Park. Md

This famous Allegheny Mountain Hostelry
will open on June ~, with prospects for the
most brilliant season In its history. The
Hotel and cottages have been renovated and
painted, inside and out. Two of the choicest
cottages can be secured If application is made
at once. Many suits of rooms have been en-
gagged in the hotel building and both annexes.
The popularity Of Deer Park is due to its
splendid location, $500 feet above the sea
level, out of range of malaria aud mosqui-
toes. Every convenience is provided for
guests. The rooms are delightful and the
cuisine excellent. J he Hotel is provided
with all modern improvements for comfort;
with Bowling Alleys, Billiard Rooms, Tennis
Courts, Links, Swimming Pools, etc, for
amusement. An entirely new Livery Equip
ment has been installed. Deer Park is on
the direct line OF the Baltimore & Ohio be-
tween New York. Philadelphia, Baltimore,
Washington, Cincinnati, Louisville, st.
Louis. Wheeling Columbus and Chicago, hay-
ing the excellent advantage OF through vesti-
tuied trains from each Of these cites, with
through Pullman service during the season
from and to Pittsburg.
Address w. K. BURWELL, Manager, Deer
Park, Maryland. ISL.