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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-06-30
Coffee We Get From Arabia.

There is a wide spread and deep
seated belief that little or no gem
uine Mocha coffee is brought TO this
country. As a matter of fact, how
ever, the United States is the second
largest buyer Of Mocha coffee in
the world, France being first.
The United States buys more
than two and a half million pounds
of Mocha coffee annually. and it is
the real, genuine Mocha too, coming
from the Mocha district of Arabia
and shipped from Alden. These are
government figures, and they etfec-
tually dispose of the popular belief
that only enough coffee is grown
in the Mocha district TO supply the
grand Turk and a few other highly
placed potentates.- New York Press.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-06-30
Ear Trumpet Canes.

The passing Of the old fashioned
ear trumpet would seem to be at
hand. Enterprise and progress re-
Gently developed an acoustic walk
ing stick. Only upon close exam
ination does the metal crook dis
close its dual utility. The ingenu-
ity Of the artisan is reflected in the
production of this cleyerlv deceptive
auricular evolution.
BY posing the handle beside the
head the average deaf mans hear
ing may be vastly improved. Be
meath the handle is an ear tube, ad-
Unstable to right or left. Situated
between the handle and the ear,
when in use this trumpet Is almost
perfectly concealed. By removing
the cap at the tip of the handle the
appliance is made ready for service.
New York Globe.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-06-30
FOR THE LITTLE ONES.
lack. Jack. Show Light! Is a jolly
Evening Game.

This game can oHiy be PLAYED IL
the dusk Of evening. when all the
surrounding objects are lost in the
deepening gloom. Tie PLAYERS di-
vide into two parties and los, up for
innings, which being gained. the
winners start of to hide themselves
or get so far away that tie Others
cannot see them, the losers remain
ing at home.
One of the hiding party Is provid-
ed with a flint and steel. which as
soon a they are all ready he strikes
together. The sparks emitted guide
the seekers as to the direction they
must proceed in, and they must en-
deavor to capture the Others ere
they reach home. If they cannot
touch more than two Of the bov>
the hiders resume their innings. ari
the game continues a. before. Ii /,
most usual, however, for the bows at
home to call out, Jack. Jack.
show light" before the posses, r
of the flint and steel does 50. When
one party Is captured the flint al |
steel must be given up to the cap
tors, that they may carry on tie
game a. before.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-06-30
Why Soap Eaters Eat Soap.

Mr. Charle, ;. Howe, the general
secretary of the American Associa-
tlon For the Advancement of Sci
ence, said at a dinner of scientists:
"FaL-e science. the pseudo scien-
titc method, with it, explanations
that explain nothing and help Us in
nowlse. may be illustrated perhaps
with little episode that | heard of
the other day
a student went to his instructor
and said;
- am informed, sir, that people
are sometimes born with desire to
eat soap"
"'That is quite true the in
structor answered.
"'What Is the cause of it:' asked
the student.
"'These people, was the reply,
'are the victims of sappessomania.'
"'What does sappessomania
mean. professor:' the student said.
"It means the professor an
swered, "a desire to eat soap .
Buffalo Enquirer.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-06-30
Canada's Wood ands.

While the destruction of our for
ests, due to the heavy demand for
paper pulp, has been decried, it
looks as though we should not suf-
fer for pulp making material while
Canada has such tracts as the new
ly opened district of Algoma.
Here there are reported to be
more than 100,000,000 cords of
pulp wood alone, and if this is not
sufficient the Thunder Bay and
Rainy River districts can supply
200,000,000 cord, more.
Canadian territory has been de-
veIoped largely along the lines of
the railroads and waterways, and
she can furnish timber to the
United States for centuries to come
by opening new country.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-06-30
Eruditioa.

A. J. DreXel Biddie Of Philadel-
phia was on the Riviera in the
spring. Vt the Nice races he de-
scribel America TO group of Rus
SLAMS.
Your Boston," one Of the Rus
slams said, "she is call Hub some
times, ia =
Mr.. Drezel Biddle laughed good
humoredly.
YES, that is right" he said. The
Hub Of the Universe. That is what
We sometimes call Boston
"Da," said the Russian. "You
call her Hub for that intelligence,
great learning, there shall prevail.
Yes: Da:"
YES, da, said Mr.. DreXel Biddle.
every inhabitant of Boston IS most
literally educated"
"EzcmpIify," said the Russian
eagerly The proofs. Show, II you
can, proofs
The American thought a moment.
"WeI. here is one proof" he said
"a Young man in a Boston restau-
rant ordered a sandwich. The sand
wich was brought promptly to him,
but it contained no meat. He called
The waiter over.
.Ul l vo;+ar' ba said
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-06-30
ALL OVER THE HOUSE.
Directions For Making a Good, Extra
Strong kinesar.

One Of the best methods Of max
ins good vinegar i u mix five
quarts OF warm soft water with two
quarts Of molas>es and two quarts
of Yeast. This require, from three
TO four weeks to ferment. The in
gradients should be put into a Jug
or keg and the bung covered with
wire gauze or cheesecloth to keep
out the flies and let in the air. Plen-
ty OF air Is "a very important factor
in the making Of vinegar. The YES
sel should be kept in a warm place.
This vinegar will be about double
the necessary strength for ordinary
purposes and from three To four
times as strong as the ordinary
commercial article.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-06-30
A German Incident.

A half length portrait of the Ger
man empress occupied prominent
place in a Catholic boys school in
the Ermeland district of eastern
Prussia. Recently the chaplain hap
pened to look closely at the picture
and was Mortified to find that her
majesty was decollete. A local house
painter provided a chaste covering
of lace for her majesty's neck,
whereupon the picture was permit
ted to be rehung in the schoolroom.
This incident is now forming the
subject of an investigation by the
German minister of education, who
considers it a gross insult to the
empress to assume that any picture
of her could be improper.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-06-30
Sauce For a Roast.

To serve with roast, apple mint
jelly l. pleasant novelty. Green,
unripe apples are used, as these give
a very clear jelly. The mint Is add
ed in the proportion Of one tea
spoonful of extract, made bv steep
ing a cupful of mint leaves for one
hour in a cupful Of hot water, to
one cupful of apple iuice. The
moisture may be pressed from the
mint leaves by rolling them in
cheesecloth. This gives a liquid
that colors the jelly delicate green,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-06-30
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
One I ns the Beautiful Girl Could No.
Account Fer.
"This j 80 sudden, -

This J. 80 sudden,
As he heard the beautiful girl at
his side speak these words the as
touished lover rose To his feet in
strange bewilderment.
sudden" he repeated. Darling.
did | hear Alright: Two years ago,
l believe it was, that | first looked
into your lovely eyes. For several
months after that | only saw YOU
occasionally. Then gradually, very
gradually. | increased my visits. 1t
took ,iX months 10 get on a formal
calling basis. Ii took six months
more 10 be a regular visitor, six
months more TO call YOU by your
first name. and it i, ,Jaly during the
las, few months that | have yentur-
ed, with many misgiyings, even TO
hold YOUR hand. And now. after
all this gradual development Of my
burning and measurele,s love, YOU
tell me that my declaration of this
evening Is so sudden. Do YOU in
deed call this sudden" :"
81 do indeed" she replied calmly.
'But what can your reason be-"
The lovely creature he gazed at so
fee.ingly rose with some degree of
i'll concealed hauteur.
simply this she replied. "On
your present salary | didn't see how
YOU could possibly have the nerve
to propose to me for at least two
years yet."-Judge.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-06-30
Remedy For Soft Corns.

Into an ounce vial put two
drains Of muriatic acid and six
drains Of rose water. With this
mixture wet the corns u.-ht and
morning for three days. Soak the
feet every evening in warm water
without soap. Put one-third Of the
acid into the water and the corn
will soon be dissolved. Soft corns
may also be cured by dipping linen
rag in turpentine and wrapping
around the afflicted toe. night and
morning; in a few days the corn
will disappear.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-06-30
Strawberry Tapioca.

Wash one cup OF tapioca through
several waters, then cover with cold
water and soak overnight. In the
morning put over the fire with one
pint boiling water and simmer
gently until the tapioca Is perfectly
clear. Stir the berries, quart Of
them, into the boiling tapioca and
sweeten TO taste. Take from the
fire, turn into the dish in which they
are to be served and set away to
cool. Serve cold with sugar and
cream.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-06-30

Place the stockinged foot upon a
folded newspaper and with the
point Of a scissors outline the foot
By cutting out, eight to twelve thin,
absorbent insoles are produced,
which may be inserted one at a time
or in twos and threes. depending
upon the amount Of moisture to be
taken up. The papers may be chang
ed daily or morS frequently, depend
Ing upon the lNgth Of time the
comfortable feeling which their use
imparts continues.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-06-30
Artificial Cotton.

Recon experiments have been
made III Bavaria in regard to pre-
pairing artificial cotton from pine
wood. and it is said that the new
process allows it 10 be made cheaply
enough so that the artificial cotton
may compete with the natural prod
uct. The wood. which is lirst cut
int small spIinters, is reduced to
fiber, by steam and acids. then it is
Va he'd bIeached and passed
through a crusher. The cellulose
is fomed into fine threads by
spinning machine. These threads
are said TO make a very good fabric
when woven and can easily be dyed.
Ii is expected that they will be man
ufactured on a large scale and come
ilAo competition with imported cot
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-06-30
Some Tonaue Twisters.

The sun shines on the shop signs
She SAYS she shall sew sheet.
She sells sea shells.
The sixth sick shiek's sixth
Sleeps sick.
The sea ceaseth and it sutIiceth
US.
4 noisy noise annoys an oyster.
Peers peer from the pier perusing
penny papers.
Fighting feyer's feverish fight
fighters feyerishly fear fever.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-06-30
The kaiser's Drinkinu.

The emperor of Germany drinks
very little beer, perhaps a glass OF
two a day Whisky he does not drink
once a week. The chief steward of
the IIamburg-Amcrican steamship
Hamburg, on which the kaiser re-
Gently took Il two weeks trip, says
that he takes one glass of Rhine
wine at dinner. He allows the stew.
ard to I'LL his glass a second time
with champagne before the glass is
empticd. When he comes the third
time with a fresh bottle. the kaiser
places hand over the glass as a sign
that he wishes no more. On the
Hamburg he drank orangeade all
the time. There was always glass
filled with ice to keep it cold, and
the kaiser drank many glasses.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-06-30

NJ AWAKE:
up and prepared to turn in. " the
porter finished his labors on il JEFF
ter>on said:
This Is the worst road l ever
travelled on. l guess I'm in for a
fall night Of it,"
Deed. I reckon You is, sab"
commented the porter.
"Po,itiycly the slowest road"
continued the actor. It'll be morn
ing before We arrive. Do Won think
wen get in before I'm awake"
Mighty slow road, sab. Bound
to be plumb morning, sab. But one
Of the passengers, sab. was a-tellin'
me that you's the gentleman what
once went to sleep and slep' twenty
years, and | reckon, sab, dat if YOU
take one O dem maps wen be able
to land YOU mighty close to St. Jo
fore YOU wake, sab ..'-Fuel.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-06-30
The Flowers of japan.

In Japan there is a succession of
blossoming flowers all the year
around, such as the cherry and plum
blossoms, wisteria, lotus and chrys-
anthemum. The country children
love them, and often in season the
tiny boys and girls may be seen at
day dawn standing around lotus
pond waiting for the beautiful flow
ers to unfold their glorious petals.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-06-30
For Cracks In Walls.

Mix plaster OF paris with vinegar
until it is like putty, and press into
the cracks with a knife. This will
take twenty or thirty minutes to set,
so you will have plenty of time to
use it. If mixed with water the
plaster becomes hard very much
more quickly than this, so that it
is sometimes difficult to use.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-06-30
Hanoina Pictures.

In hanging pictures a good rule
to observe is to hang the largest
picture in a group on level with
the eyes and to place the smaller
ones about it with reference to their
subject rather than size. The intro
duction of one or two round or oval
frames into the group will relieve
the monotony of obIong and square
ones and give a grateful sense Of
diversity in line.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-06-30

Ny name is Hyam Long, and,
owing to my being SO long | have
long been known as long Long"
Ny left lung Is weak. and. having
long longed to know It's actual con
dltion, called upon my doctor.
This Is what he said: You have
grown too long, Long. Your right
lung has long since left YOU alto
gether, and your left lungs not
right. In short. Long, You'll not
have your left lung long. So long,
Long. .-Gladiator.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-06-30

Recent research has carried back
the history OF French art to a period
two centuries earlier than that in
which it was supposed to have had
lis rise. y portrait Of King John,
BY an unknown artist of the four
teenth century, was until recently
the oldest recorded French painting.
Now, however, i'll the Church of St.
Biaise, at Brunswick. among the
ancient pictures dating about 1145
there ) in d corner of the walls the
follow a- inscription Let all know
that john the Frenchman painted
these subjects" John was a bit
of a PvGnalion in his way. as We
gather from the following piece Of
self revelation. also cut into the
stone: III | could give life to the
bodlg, | paint | should be enrolled
among the ds."-London Globe.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-06-30
Cats Ewes.

What is the correct color for cats
eyes as related to the color of the
cats is the question which has been
answered as follows:
a black cat, or one known as a
blue cat, should have amber or
orange eyes. White cats must have
blue eyes, chinchiIlas green Though
orange are permissible). Orange,
cream or fawn cats must have
orange or hazel eyes; smokes, orange
ewes.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-06-30

China as soon as bought should
be placed in vessel Of cold water,
each piece being separated from an
other by little hay or torn up
newspaper Gradually heat the wa
ter until it becomes nearly boiling,
then let it become cold. Remove
the china from the water and wipe.
This treatment will render the china
much less liable to crack than if
used before being boiled.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-06-30
CONDENSED STORIES.
ice Jeffsrson's Tilt With a Witty Sleep.
ing Car Porter.

While playing rip Van Wrinkle"
IN Missouri Joseph Jefferson one
afternoon boarded a train on a no.
toriousiy slow railroad foi -. Jo-
sePh. lie went into the sleeping
car. but did not expect to 20 to bed,
q ,ae train was due 10 arrive late
in the evening.
1t dawI.el along. however. and.
seeing that il would he toward
morning before il reached It's desti-
nation, he ordered his berth made
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-06-30
Prudence.

Dick Tate-lIiss Short-Isabel-
you have been in my office for two
years now, and | have learned TO
love YOU better every day. viii you
be my wife:
Isabel Short-Oh, Mr.. Tate. Is
it fair to ask me to give up a steady
position for an uncertainty! -
BROOKLYN Life.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-06-30
A Grab and a Sparrow.

On the sands near Marske-by-the.
Sea, Yorkshire. England, the other
day large crab was seen running
along the beach with a sparrow in
his claws. The crab had caught the
bird by its leg, and so much was it
struggling TO get free that once it
lifted the crab several inches off the
ground. The crab eventually let the
bird go and ran away.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-06-30
Where He Fell Down.

Archibald-I will do anything in
the world for. YOU, darling.
HeIene-Will YOU:
Archibald-If YOU would only try
me.
Helene-Then take this collarette
to Catchem's department store and
exchange it for size larger. I've
lost the slip.-Puck.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-06-30

most delicate balance, the whole
needle representing the beam and
the upright piece the tongue. By
pushing the latter up or down the
center of gravity can be altered at
will and its effect on the equilibrium
thus demonstrated.
While this is very simple, it is in
structing as well as amusing to
both young and old.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-06-30
LAYING the Blame.

q want to complain Of the flour
you sent me the other day said
Mrs. Newliwed severely.
What was the matter with it,
ma'am:" asked the grocer.
at was tough. Ny husband
simply wouldn't eat the biscuits |
made with it. t.'-Philadelphia Ledg-
er.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-06-30
Practical Use.

Jessie-Gracious, Myrtilla, Why
did You marry such thin young
man?
Myrtilla-Oh, he will be SO use
full to crawl under my automobile
when the machinery breaks down =
Detroit Tribune.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-06-30
Hero Of the Hour,

Little Willie-Say, pa, what is a
hero:
PA hero, my son, is an UNI
pire who can face 5000 fans and
call three strikes on the star batter
Of the home team in the ninth in
ming when the crowd is expecting
him to bring in the winning rum
Chicago Tribune.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-06-30
Riddles and Answers.

tell you everything | know
In me YOU have a learned friend;
Know me. and If you know me well
Your light will shine until the end.
(Answer-Books)
furnish food, / furnish light.
I'm used by every art and trade;
Tn found in every cline on earth;
/ shelter and l shade
(Answer-The tree)
NV breath is black and everywhere
cast the impure on the air;
I'm made Of steel, OF stone, Of clay:
You see me somewhere every day.
(Aiswer-The chimney
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-06-30
Shattered.

Ascum-What did that rich old
uncle of yours leave:
Hope-Nothing but lot Of dis
gusted relatives and jubilant
young widow whom we had never
heard of before.-Boston Herald.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-06-30

If whole loaf or part Of one has
become stale hold it III the steam of
a kettle for a minute or two, then
put it in the oven till it has become
thoroughly hot. Put it on sieve
to cool, and it will be nearly as good
as freshly baked loaf.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-06-30
To Repair Meerschaum Pipes.

Fresh slaked lime mixed with
white of egg, to make thick,
creamy paste, will repair a broken
meerschaum pipe SO that it will be
as strong as ever.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-06-30
Tommy's Generosity

Mrs. Quiverful-Tommy did YOU
give your little brother the best part
of that apple as | told you:
Tommy Q-Yessum. | gave him
tn seeds. He can plant 'em an
have a whole orchard.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-06-30
Said at the Breakfast Table.

explorers say there's something
awful in the silence of the polar re-
gions.'
"Well, why don't they take their
wives along?" Atlanta Constitu-
ton.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-06-30
A BALANCING Feat,

Take two knitting needles, break
one in two, then thrust the three
through cork all at right angles.
Support the whole on a couple of
glasses, and you have a simple and
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-06-30
Safer.

"Do you carry rabbits foot,
SAM"
"No, boss. I'd rather depend on
razor, sah!"-Yonkers Statesman.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-06-30
To Polish Cut Stcel.

Flour of emery and few drops
Of almost any kind of oil will polish
cut steel, and after that burnish
with leather.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-06-30

Father-What do YOU expect me
to do, give YOU all the money you
ask for or calmly allow YOU TO get
into debt:
Son-You might do both.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-13
AYERS MORMONS
OPPOSE POLYGAMY
Utah Witness for Smoot Says No
Male Polygamists Get Any
E. Sympathy.

Washington, JAN. 13.J. W. N.
Whitecotton, an attorney of Provo,
Utah, testified today in the Smoot in
vestigation.
IT think the decided sentiment of the
Mormon people in Utah is hostile to
polygamy, said Mr.. Whitecotton. He said
a great deal had been said Of an under
standing that there should be no prose-
cutions for polygamy, but he did not
believe it existed Continuing, he said:
But T believe the people generally
do not want to stir this thing up and
start it smelling again-it has not a
good odor. Women went into polygamy
"a delusion, probably-because they
thought plural marriage a religious
duty. The church prescribes that if a
plural wife gets a divorce, she cannot
be married to another husband, and the
people realize that if she is cut off by
prosecutions from her only protector,
she and her children are in precari-
GUS condition. The sympathy of Gen
tiles and young Mormons opposed to
polygamy is all for the women. /
never heard Of any sympathy for a male
poly gamist, and don II believe there ever
has been such sympathy for one, unless
perhaps he should happen to. be married
to three or four viragoes."
What is the sentiment in regard to
the poly gamous families?o asked the
chairman.
| tThat it is an awful condition.
, One that we wish we were out of, and
we dom It know how to get out Of, = said
Mr.. Whitecotton.