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The Monte Vista journal., 1905-05-20

lions will live forever as master
pieces. namely. "Brutus" and Charles
H." one Of them . tragedy. the other
a comedy. That be was 4 hard.work.
Ing man is evidenced by the fact that
be produced sixty.three plays. ssven
Of them being operas. He resided for
several years In Paris. and adapted
many French plays TO the English
stage. He crossed and re-crossed the
ocean several times. He travelled Ell.
tenxively 10 America a. well a. 10
Europe. and seemed restless In any
one place for any length Of time. Bot
there vas always busIness object In
his travels. and wherever he vent be
continued his literary iabors. He COO.
tribu,ed literally to the newspapers
and magazines. and said that book.
makers and playwr!ghts can only bs
successful through some connectioa
With the periodical press" He point.
ed to the fact that oil successful poets
Of that era we're they Who kept In
close touch with the people through
regular publications..
This. briefly told. IL the story Of the
lie Of John Howard Payne. his wan.
itrinks, his wosk. his ambitions. his
homclcssncss and his death In q for.
eiEn land. II II dtting that near the
national capital such an American
should ind at last his home. sweet
home"
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-05-20
Singer 'sSweet Home
Especial Co-respondence.)

4 The most beautiful and picturesque
scenery In the District Of Columbia, on
The western slope Of the valley Of
Rock creek. where the ancient land
grant to Ninian Beall called the Rock
II Dumbarton." rises in gentle undula.
Ions from the quiet waters Of the Pc
;omac on the one side. and Of its tribu.
tary on the ether. is dedicated to the
repose Of the bodies Of the distin-
guished dead. and 1t Is known a. Oak
Hill cemetery.
To the right Of the main entrance
Of Oak Hill cemetery = monument
stands. just in front Of the little vine
clad chapel; and It IL to this tomb the
writer would invite the attention Of
readers at this time. The following
inscription will explain Why this mar
row home Of . great and good man
deserves especial mention:
In memory Of John Howard Payne,
author Of Home. Sweet Home:' born
June 8. 1871; died April .. 1852. Erect.
ed A. D. 1883 I
The birthplace Of the author Of the
immortal poem was long . matter OF
doubt. and even the authorship Of the
beautiful lines was at one time
claimed by others. But In . speech
delivered In New York. in 1882. At
public reception given to him upon his
return from Europe. he stated that he
MAS born In New York In . small
house on Pearl street.
The late W. W. Corcoran. . million
aire philanthropist who lived In Wash.
ington to an advanced age. brought
the body OF the deceased poet to
America and erected to his memory
the monument which occupies such q
conspicuous position In the cemetery.
He had known young Payne when he
commenced his career As an actor.
knew the history Of his life and
crowned his own honorable career by
creating for the poets remains
sweet home In this beautiful place.
Mr.. Corcoran said that the hrst draft
Of the celebrated poem vas written
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-05-20

On tho corner Of Chestnut and
Twcniy.sceond streets. over In the
town Of william Penn. stand three
chnrohcs--'hc uni,srians. swedenbor.
CLANS. and Reformed Episcopaiians ali
being near neighbour there. This led
to a mo, from Alexander Mackay
Smith. the present Bishop coadjutos
Of the Episcopaiian diocese there. Nod.
dinr his head In the direction Of the
three spires. he said:
There's = corner which IL the out.
ward and Visible sign II false doctrine.
heresy. and schism. New York
Times.
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-05-20

Ia Paris and was sung by Miss Free
In the opera "Celari." In London. In
1873.
Final Revision o. sene.
The Anal revision Of the cong. tho
words and music familiar TO the whole
world today. was arranged BY the au'
thor In Anaco~tia. . suburb of Wash.
inEton. In iS%i. while the poet was Wis.
lting some friends In that village. Res
idents Of that quiet retreat believe
that the old chestnut tree beside the
old Tslburtt house Is the identical spot
where the lines were written: but
they are mistaken. Sitting there with
his young friend. George Tslburtt. the
hnal revision was made by Mr.. Payne.
In the year isl:. upon the recon.
mendation Of Daniel Webster and 9th.
er friends. he vas appointed by Presi.
dent Tyler a. consul TO runis. Africa.
In isAs he vas recalled BY President
Polk and vas reappoln,ed TO the
same consulate by President Zachary
Taylor. In 1851 upon the urgent soiici.
tstion Of Daniel Webster. He did not
long survive this appointment. He
Was then 6: years of age. and died
n, his post April .. 1859. In the Prot.
cstAnt cemetery at Tuuis his remains
were Inferred. and there they rested.
seemingly forgotten. until 1883. when
Mr.. Coscoran caused their removal To
their present home.
~
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-05-20
A csassrn,sl cs.ssrssIsn.


The people Of vayette. Ohio. recent.
~ showed their appreeiatioa Of the
favor conferred 90 them In having In
their community . ans old lady Who
has rounded out the full measure Of
her hundred years. The centeanial q
Mrs. Amelia Dubois was ceiebratsd
BY hundreds Of people Who net TO DO
her honor. The public schools were
closed. that the ehildrsa might 5oin
In the celebration. IN charge Of their
teachers. they marched 10 The home
Of Mr. and Mrs.. DuBols and escorted
them 70 the opera house. where % II.
tesestlng program. II which many
prominent people Of the neighborhood
took part. Vas carried out.
Oas pleasing feature vas the pres.
entatioa BY the children Of auantity
Of novsrs The money for which had
been collected among themselves.
The interest shown In the occasion
By the people Of Fayette aad sssround.
Ing towns Ia evidence Of the hleh
esteem In which this ssmarkabls old
lady 10 held. Ever, faculty Of her
mind 10 alert and responsive. and her
brown eyes stiii retain their attract.
I've sparkle. She 10 - aecompiisAed
ncsdiswonaa. and still spends nucA
tine II psrpar.sg dainty gifts fos her
friends. Mr. Dubois. 70 Wien Mrs.
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-05-20
RsIsesst csndidstss.

II 10 reported that at . recent ex.
aninatioa Of candidates for adnissIon
70 the Naval academy at Annapolis
only eleven out Of twenty-five were
found suAeientiy SQUAD physically TO
BE- admitted. The whole twenty-five
passed the mental examination. but
fourteen Of them were unable 10 pre-.
sent the necessary paysical require
nnts. This fact II . fair index Of the
rate at which the physical dscadencs
Of tie American psople 10 progress.
Ing. Insanity. idloey asd epilepsy are
all lnersasiag II vssy rapid rate
three huadrsd PET esat within the past
1fty years.
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-05-20

II II thought that Edgar Allan Poe
may get u niche In the Hail Of Fans
this year. His name WAS rejected
when the htst selection was made
Ia, stiii he hasn't been entirely forgot.
ten.
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-05-20

In the course Of = newspaper discus
sioa Of words that are unpleasant and
dimcuit 10 write. one correspondent
names cash. taxes. dues. no,es. doctor.
undertaken. strenuous. yes. % and
enough.
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-05-20
A Wholesome sasassIas.

"A Wholesome medicine h Cheer.
And Hos . tonic stroag.
lie c0nquerr ali Who conquers fear.
And shall his days psoIo0g.
"a happy heart. . cheerful lip.
conis gious health bestow
A. honey .bses their sweetN~ss sip
From fragrant nowsrs that blow.
LET cheerful thoughts prevail among
The sons Of men Away,
And nl.hs 10 golden day"
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-05-20

Workmen have dug up the bones OF
pirate while excavating Il cellar. but
then haven't discovered any treasure
yet.
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-05-20

A Boston schoolma'am has taught In
one school and one building for ATTY
yea.r. II would be dlsrcspcctful. how.
ever. TO speak Of her ~ one Of Bostoa's
grand old women. Rhc II stili single.
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-05-20

Philadelphia is = dead town, and 20
II is INDUCING in an epidemic Of sui.
cides.
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-05-20

The Chicago health promoter who
kays washboard and carpct.swccpcr
physical culture Is the very best for
women evidently Is above any desire
for popularity with the younx ladies.
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-05-20

He'll has been abolished. II Was done
by = formal vote Of the Lehigh Valley.
Pa. Ministerial Association. ate. q
spirited discussion. Good news to some
people. perhaps.
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-05-20

Talking about having the candidates
In our midst, 4 child In this State re-
Gently swallowed 4 campaign button.
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-05-20

II our ambassadors must wear the
accepted court costumes when calling
upon the respective potentates. we
blush TO think about our representa-.
live Ia the FIJI Islands.
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-05-20

Scientific observers say Mars has
had an exceedingly mild winter. So
long AZ the proper planetary average
is maintained. We Of this planet have
no right to kick.
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-05-20

The case Of Mr.. Spreckles proves
that Itch American tourists who go to
Carlsbad should leave their vermi.
form appendices behind theE.
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-05-20

Henry Glass and Mary Stein have
secured . license TO wed. II IL to be
hoped that they are not rushing into
mAtrinoay without having sobcrly
considered Its responsibilities.
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-05-20

Inspector o'Brien says New York
detectives ''pront by robberies." Well.
well! II may he that Wall Street Is
not the ~ickedcst part Of the big city
after all.
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-05-20

A Wes,chester man has been 10.
dicted for drowning = $1,000 dog be-
longing TO a New York author. But
what business has an author with a
81 900 dog,
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-05-20

Osler now says bachelors ought to
be taxed. and that there should be an
export tax on Canadian girls. Really
almost human intelligence. isn't II!
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-05-20

Another powerful argument fol
peace is that the life Of = big gun 1,
not .iIsurable after the Tooth shot.
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-05-20

The kissing by the Italians and
Swiss when they met In the Simplon
tunnel was not remarkable. People
sometimes kiss in tunnels in this coun-
try.
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-05-20

Sunday warm and nne: light rod
and spldery line; two men. a hve-mile
tramp, four feet most woful damp: and
twenty lies about one measly speckled
trout.
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-05-20

Woman In New York when granted
IS week alimony complained that II
wouldn't keep her In violets. She's a
daisy.
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-05-20

A Missouri man has been sued for
allowing his bees to run at large"
He must learn TO make them beehive
themselves. as II were.
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-05-20

Our fashion mentor informs us that
cauzes have the pull over satin for
bridal gowns just now. Hence the
price OF gauze.
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-05-20

DO not hug delusions." says Ellis
Wheeler Wilcox. Certainly not. Ella
not while -
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-05-20

is woman's kiss worth $50. 0Oo?"
asks the Philadelphia Press. Well.
the present available supply seems
hardly TO justify that figure.
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-05-20

II is said that King Alfonso wishes
TO marry a pretty American girl with
plenty OF money. He isn't good
enough.
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-05-20

Boston is maintaining its nerve
splendidly considering that hostile
waIships are In motion only 1900
miles or so away.
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-05-20

The following abstract from the
Cincinnati Lancet Clinic In regard to
one of the worst evils Of modern child
life Is very timely:
Refinement In matters Of social
life proceeds hand In hand with re-
fnement In other lines a. civilization
advances. From the standpoint Of the
physician and Of the anthropOlogist.
II Is . question whether the physical
side Of mankind 10 improving or de-
generating.
The method Of bringing up chill.
dren. especially In the families Of the
wellto-do. 10 too often . serious men
ace to the child's health and develop.
ment. Too much Indoor life. too
much supervision. too little freedom
OF motion ami will IL undoubtedly the
cause Of the many vsaklinss ssen IN
the families Of the wealthy. Such chill.
dren have the eharacteristics Of bot
house plants.
The remedy 10. Of course. 70 70 away
with the surplus care and attention
bestowed o. The child. 10 let the child
do more 1pf itself. have more free
dom. more fresa cir. more play With
other cAiIdrsa. Foods and medicines
are osly Temporary helps for child
weakness.
Nature IL it, owe best doctor. and
In the end can take care Of dollhouse
children" II fond parests will only
give her the chance.
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-05-20
Changed Its Mind.


A. mamma was preparing her boy
for breakfast she said: How many
cakes can Eugene eat for his break.
fast this morning?"
II can eat four. Mamma"
Seated at the table. his appetite
seemed to have materially diminished.
for he ate only one OF the cakes.
Mamma thought you were going to
eat four cakes this morning. What 10
the matter:"
WELL" said the ave.ysar.oid. my
stomach changed NJ 6isd."
Il occurs to us that the wise mans
stomach often changes Its nind." ~
IN this case. but too oetsa that much
abused osssn 10 20 pressed upoa - to
b coaviaeed asaiast It, will. though
Of the same opinioa still. and. Yield.
ing to the demands Of a. abnormal
appetite. Ands itself wishing the real
man had been master over The lust Of
the Aesh.
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-05-20
BLOT ON STATES GOOD NAME
Unsanitary Condition in Prisons and Slum Oh,
tricte Crime.

Since the attention Of the CHICAGO
authorities was 70 forcibly called to
the conditions present in the peniteu-
tiary other states have been investi-
eating.
The rapid growth Of tuberculosis
among prisoners In the Joliet. ILL.,. pen
itentiary. attended by . marked in.
crease In the prison death rate. has
aroused the oaacials to action. An in
vesttsation and reform IL to be insti-
tuted BY the State Board Of Health.
The members Of this board do not
deny that under the present conditions
all Efforts to combat the disease are
hopeless. Better general sanitary con.
ditions must be established or 1t will
be impossible to prevent the spread OF
tuberculosis to all the present prison
ers and 70 all who may be 20 unfortu.
nate ~ to be sentenced later.
This IL another instance Of the state
forcing It's citizens to live under CON.
ditions which mean almost sure death.
1t 10 surprising In this day Of enlight.
snment that the state should allow its
citizens to live. voluntarily. In unsani-
tary homes. Yet 1t does The resi-.
dents OF the slum and tenement dis
tricts are dying from faulty santa.
tion and bad hygiene. But more the
state forces some others to spend
from one to ten years In 4 dark cell
from which they 70 often come. strick.
en- BY the great white plague
wrecks Of their former selves and q
continual expense to the community.
With the message Of prevention
and cure" Of consumption In every
paper let the state not forget Its pris-
oners who must silently suffer what.
ever fate 10 decreed for them.
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-05-20
To Prelens Lie.

The British Medical Journal recent.
~ devoted eight pages to . discussion
o. the best means for the prolonga-
ton Of life. The greater part Of this
space was occupied by . lecture re-
Gently delivered BY Sir Herman Web
er. D. D.. F. R. c. p. before the Royal
College Of Physicians Of London. and
the main points of his advice were ~
follows:
Moderation In eating. drinking and
physical indulgence.
Pure air out of the house and with
in.
The keeping Of every organ Of tho
body As far ~ possible In constant
working order.
Regular exercise every day In all
weathers; supplemented In many
cases by breathing movements. and
BY walking and climbing tours.
Going to bed early and rising early.
restricting the time Of sleep to sig
or seven hours. 1--WE question the
wisdom Of this teaching. Most people
require eight hours sleep: some.
more.)
Daily baths or ablutions according
to individual conditions. cold or warm.
or warm followed by cold.
Regular work and mental occupa-
ton.
Cultivation OF placidity. cheerful
ness and hopefulness Of mind.
Employment Of the great power OF
the mind In controlling passions and
nervous fear.
STRENGTHENING the will In carrying
out whatever is useful. and In check
ing the craving for stimulants. ano-
dimes and other injurious agencies.
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-05-20


Don't wear thin-soled shoes at any
season Of the year. One may take
cold from chilling Of the feet ~ the
result Of wearing thin.soled shoes In
walking over 4 cold pavement. even
when the pavement Il perfectly dry.
Don't adjust the clothing TO suit the
season Of the year only. but adapt 1t
to the weather conditions Of each par.
ticular day.
Don't wear hish.heeled shoes. nor
pointed shoes. nor narrow.soled shoes.
nor tight shoes. nor low shoes. Don't
wear slippers. except in the house.
Shoes must have broad. reasonably
thick roles. plenty OF room for the
toes. low heels. Rubber heels are =
great comfort.
Don't support the clothing by bands
tight about the waist.
Don't construct the limbs by means
Of elastic bands TO support the stock.
ings. Support all clothing from the
shoulders. not BY bands. but by .
properly constructed waist free from
bones. on the union" plan.
The Monte Vista journal., 1905-05-20

TO marry a Dretty American Rirl With
r,f.p,y ~ rou., II. to-. -,I
enough.
Our fashion mentor informs rs that
gauzes have the pull over satin for
bridal CoupS iusf NOW HANOI tho
Price OF gauze.
Boston is maintaining its nerve
splendidly considering that hostile
wsIships are In motion only 1900
A Missouri man has been sued for
allowing his bees to run at large"
He must learn TO make them beehive
themselves, as II were
is n woman's kiss worth $50. oOo,"
asks the PHILADELPHIA Press. Well.
the present available supply seems
hardly to justify that figure.
,hat ,ich American tourists who xo IN
Carlsbad should leave their yermL
form app.ndIces behind thor,
os,.r ,ow saws bachelor. un,, -
he taxed. and that there should be an
export tax on Canadian girls. Really
almost human intelligence. isn't IL.
The kissing by the Italianx and
Swiss when they me, In the Simn,on
sometimes kiss in tunnels in This coun.
try.
Sunday warm and spe. light rod
and spldery line: two men. a nye.mi,e
twenty lies abou, one measly speckled
trout.
'-
Inspector o'Brien SAWS New York
detectives "prof,t by robber,.s" We'll
we'll n may Lao TIM, Wall S,rao, q.
no, the xIckedest mar, az the hix CITY
after all.
A Wes,ches,er man IN. bcen IN.
dicted for dr,wninr a. Ooo soy no.
loovinv IN , N.w ynrl .,,h.. H..
what business has an author Win .
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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-03-09

In a distant city-as far as Ethefs
,.onev could take her-she stood on the
street. and listened to beautiful voice.
An italian boy was playing a violin
.ns singing a passionate love song. He
80 good voice. but the performances
lacked something. People passed BY,
hut few and small were the coins thSs
sronped into the hat The violin per
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-03-09
PARAaRAPHIc PERSONALS.

Johannes A. 0ertel, whose painting.
Rock Of Ages" made him famous. is
still busy at the age OF 50 in his studio
near Washington He produced his
most noted painting in 1867.
Lady Rachel Byng, daughter OF the
earl OF Sratford, conducts school for
millinery for gentlewomen where a
training is given both for those who
wish to start in business for them
selves and others whose only interest
is to make their own hats.
Mareoni's thirtieth birthday is due
ION April rs. The inventor began his
experiments with wireless telegraphy
on his fathers estate near Bologna
nearly 20 years ago He was still a
boy when he succeeded in sending his
first wireless signals a distance Of a
mile.
The 0'Conor Don, the lineal repre-
sentative of the family Of King Rhod-
erick o'Conor, the last monarch Of Ire
land, who submitted to Henry H.. has
agreed with his tenantry TO dispose of
his estate at Cloonallis and Bal
| linagare, County Roscommon, which
has been in the hands of the o'Conors
for centuries.
Andrew Carnegie, in trying to live
the simple life. is constantly tempted
to the strenuous path. If he accepted
all the invitations he receives TO at
tend social and public functions II
would be necessary to expand his day
to As hours. Whenever Carnegie
library is opened the local trustees is
sue a subpoena for him.
Field Marshal Oyama. who is in
command OF the japanese armies in
Manchuria, was once pupil in the
Temple Hill school. at Geneseo, N. Y,
and when he had charge Of rock salt
fired into him while robbing a peach
orchard in company with other stu
dents. be stood the pain stoically as
one OF the fortunes of war"
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-03-09
HUMAN FRAILTIEs.

Men are born to rule, but few to do Il
by the golden rule.
Any judge has one advantage over the
lawyers-he gets the last guess.
There are men who would rather serve
a term Of matrimony than 60 to jail.
One touch Of nature win interest all
men in a get-rich-quick proposition.
The honeymoon is about over when
the bride stops telling things and begins
to ask questions.
A woman has about the same ambition
TO get into society that the man has to
get a political Office.
Ia man doesn't acquire the reforma-
ton germ when he is sick there isn't
much hope for him.
When a young man places a girfs
picture in his watchcase he expects her
to marry him in time
Most men who eat pie with knife
can better afford TO pay for it than the
men who criticise them. -----
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-03-09
FROM SCIENTIFIC SOURCES.

A temperature Of 1000 degrees or 5000
degrees can be produced only between
the carbon points OF an electric arc
light The next hottest place in the
world is the crucible of an electric fur
mace.
French psychologist has made a Sc
ries Of experiments which convinced him
that sweet and sour tastes are recog-
nized about equally well by men and
women. but that men excel women in
distinguishing minute quantities of bit
ter or saline substances.
Petrol is playing a new role as an IL
luminator which is burned in lamp
made expressly for the purpose. In the
lamp In question air is carburetted con-
tinuously by passing through absorbent
noncombustible material saturated with
petrol, the carburetted air being then
burnt under an ordinary mantle. The
lamp has been forcibly overturned and
rolled about on infiammable material
without danger and withstands other
tests satisfactorily.
A London physician is authority for
the statement that rays emitted by the
human body differ in color according to
the character and temperament Of the
person. The passionate man emits rays
of deep red hue. the man OF goodness
pink rays, the man Of ambition orange
rays, the lover of art and refined sur
roundings yellow, while the debased per-
son throws of muddy. brown rays. The
next time we see fellow throwing on
muddy. brown rays we shall turn up our
nose at him regardless of his station.