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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-05-03
News from san Ftanelseo.

Martin 4. Weshburn, Wiih the Northern
Commercial company Ia san Francisco, -
nos located IN Alameda. Cal. where the
company has temporary office on Grand
street. tie writes ave were more fortu-
nate than the major part of the people ia
san Francisco, no one connected with cur
firm having suffered any casualties 10 the
late disaster, and We bad a new Office ana
were doing business before the TIRE VAS
OUT
w. D. Fits Of North Reading, Mass,
writes that his brother. W. l.. e.. FiEts.
and family Ia san Francisco are safe, hus
their home was only three blocks from the
burned district. III. s. CrOcker a. Co., for
" hon the brother worked. are burned QUA
and his former business destroyed, but his
teams are safe and abundant work for
them in sight. This news. was received
by letter, without postage and on a scrap
OF paper. Il was great relief 10 Mr..
Fits friends, as they conld get no news
from him by wire, and press accounts
showed Mariposs street, on which be
lives, a. being in the devastated section.
George L. Penniman, formerly Of BUF-
lington and very well known IN Randolph,
was one Of those vino went through tho
horrible disaster unhurt and is now safe az
Palo Alto.
Miss Clara Booth, daughter of William
Booth and sister of &. 5. Booth OF this
place, was working in the st. Nicholas
hotel IN san FRANCISCO 81 the time OF the
earthquake, aud in letter TO her rela-
tiyes, dated April 20, she says:
1--WE are eneamped on the hills OF
Frisco with few quilts and some beds 20
| sleep on, and have been here three days
and two nights. So far We have had all
we wanted to eat and expect the supplies
viii continne as relief trains are coming
/ from all parts Of the country.
'When We awoke the 18th, the earth
shook 50 that we were nearly thrown
/ from our beds. The house rocked aud
/ twisted until we could not stand up and
were thrown down IN spite of ali We
could do. ] was on the top floor of the
sIx-story hotel, which threatened to
\ collapse under us. Dressing quickly, 1
put what / could in box and went out
on the street, aud there was never any
i opportunity 10 20 back after more; for
i the house took fire and, with no water.
could not be put out Everyone took to
/ the hills, and lost all 1 had, clothes and
everything else
/ This letter from Miss Booth came
through unstamped.
Mrs. Helen (Lamson) Fuller, who lives
I in Oakland with her husband, son and
/ daughter, is safe and well but the family
I is without chimneys, china or glassware.
4 She writes that we can have no idea OF
1 the calamity in California, and the
4 frequent quRkes keep them in fear and
i trembling Mrs. Fuller is a sister Of J.
r. Lamson OF Randolph and Mrs Mary
/ Holman Of Winchester, Mass.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-05-03
Reaenino Bad Blood STAGE.

The Mine Workers union will hold a
general convention at Scranton today to
consider the strike situation. Most OF the
delegates are instructed to follow Presi-
dent Miichelps advice. There is no dIspo-
sition to compromise. A clash occurred
between the state coustabulary and strik-
ers at Mount Carmel Monday. Toe latter
attacked the guards with stones, and the
latter tired. fatally wounding three. A
strong prejudice exists against these state
guards among The miners.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-05-03
Yankees Win olympic Gangs.

The Olympic games al Athens thd past
week have caused much interest The
American team of athletes has coyered
itself with glory, securing first in eleven
events. against f,ur for Great Britain,
three for Greece and two for sweden. The
Marathon race Tuesday was won by Sher-
ring, Canadian, greatly to the disap-
pointment OF the $50, 900 Greeks who hoped
that one OF their countrymen might lead.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-05-03
RusselI--spauldIna.

Miss Eva Beatrice, only daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank NJ. Spaulding OF
st. Albans. and granddaughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. Moses Spsulding OF Randolph,
was united in marriage April 20 TO Perley
Charles Russell of Bristol.
The wedding WAS at the home Of the
brides parents, which had attractive
decorations with an archway of asparagus
vine and white flowers. under which the
bridal couple stood during the service,
The officiating clergyman was Rev. w. +.
Jackson, pastor OF The CongI church,
aud the 1Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin
was played by Mrs. Norman n. Atwood,
pianist, aud Miss Julia Dewey, violinist.
The bride wore a pretty white batislo
gown, trimmed with point d'osprit, and
had for an ornament pearl crescent pm,
the gift OF the groom. Her cousin and
maid OF honor, Miss tlossie Spaulding
OF st. Adams, was attlred m white dotted
muslin gown with white ribbons. The
best man was George Guyette Of St.
Albans.
A reception followed the service, ana
elegant refreshments we're served in the
dining room, whose color scheme Was
yellow and white, the centerpiece being
huge bouquet OF yellow Marguerites on
a table Illuminated with candelabrR
having yellow candles and shades Miss
Ruth Wood, niece OF Mrs. T.. A. Thomas,
was one Of the servers, and among the
guests was Miss Hazel Fairbanks.
Mr. and Mrs. Russell went on 4 trip TO
Ogdensburg and Morristown, n. Y. They
are to reside in Bristol.
The bride is graduate OF the st.
Alhans High school and the Burlington
Business college and the groom is
graduate OF the agricultural department.
of the University OF Vermont.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-05-03
Dowle's Own Received Him Not.

Dowle returned to Zion City last week
and Sunday addressed 800 persons in the
Tabernacle, defending himself from the
charges made against him. He appears to
be a very sick man. Nollya spoke 10 o,O0O
Zionites at the same time at the college, so
that the latter seems to have the stronger
following. Dowie's wife and son have re-
turned 10 his support, leaving Noliva.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-05-03
A Mnuntalh of Gold

could not bring as much happiness to
Mrs. Lucia Wilke Of Caroline, Wis, as did
one 25c. box of Bucklen's Arnica Salye,
v hen it completely cured q running sore
on her leg, which had tortured her % long
wears Greatest antiseptic healer OF piles,
wounds and sores. 25c.
For sale by II. A. Leonard and +. 4.
Bryan Randolph.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-05-03
Randolph.
GEORGIA WHITE, Local Editor.
krbor Day

krbor Day.
His axCfnency the governor
EeIuests that we viii he
Up bright and early on the morn
To plant Q little tree.
tree that we increasingly
Must guard with Watehful care
All through Ifs teader sapliuE- hood
That t naI safely fare
Must water when the e uud is purched,
And trouble daiIs make
Vita all the neiEhburs kids, hu want
It's plant trunk o. shake.
send flying cats that dearly like
Ia scratch It's juicy back.
And SIT up n'Ehts ie cate or kids
Come near i after DARK.
Around it must fence erect
OF iron good and strong.
For its protection 10 the days
When saauul5Ws u1s- along
With Nuemeu wage a bitter war,
Who want o. cut igs top,
And for their wires uuieeiingly
Its handsome branches lop.
And then. when it Is fully grown,
uf woe Wen drain the cup
on seeing forest tent worms come
To eat our treasure up.
Ne, no. we'll plant no little tree,
More bother than child,
And apt 20 turn bellgerpnt
A temper meek and mild.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-05-03
Retorm pldnlt Get Stalled.

The legislation affecting life insurance
recommended by the Armstrong investi-
gating committee has all been carried
through the New York legislature, viz
tually as suggested by the committee.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-05-03
IaIkea wIth Sod Atlantic shores.

The new French liner, on her maiden
trip last week, broke the lines record for
speed, and also all records for wireless
communication, receiving messages ~
mid-ocean from both sides Of the Atlantic
at the same time.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-05-03

The season Is on ard we have
made preparations to furnish our
customers with the very best that can
be had
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-05-03

A little life may be sacrificed TO sudden
attack OF Group, II you don't have Dr.
Thomas Eclectric on on hand for the
emergency.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-02-22
No Romance About Him.

Now, papa, | want you to act like
the traditional stern parent when
Henry comes to ask for me. told
him what struggle 1t would be for
you to give me up. Don't forget that,
daddy, DEAR"
"But I'm not good actor, my child.
You know very well I'm really tickled
half to death to think you are going
to marry Henry"
"But you mustn't let him know It.
Treat him as II he came to steal
something"
"But suppose overdo 1t, and Henry
gets mad and quits?"
"Then I'll sue him for breach OF
promise, daddy. Oh, you can trust
this little golden-haired innocent. She
knows her lesson. If you could kick
him, daddy, It would be Just splendid"
GLADYS, draw the line there. In
the first place I refuse to infict any
such chastisement on the son of an
old friend, and in the second place
every blessed one Of my toes is too
painfully tender to admit Of any such
recklessness. In short, I'm going to
yield you up without a struggle, my
child-without the tiniest bit Of a
struggle, and do 1t cheerfully, too
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-02-22
CHAPTER III-continued.

Darkness surrounded him. The door
went shut with bang, and he heard
a key turn in the lock.
When the voices of his jailers died
away along the passage, silence like
unto the grave fell upon John and his
surroundings.
He did not expect to sleep. His
situation was a desperate one, and
ur'ess some means of securing his
liberty were discovered before another
day dawned, the chances of spending
the balance OF his life at Andersonville
seemed promising. That were CO.
summation devoutly to be avoided.
Thus, John had enough to spur him
on in his desire to escape. He was In
good health and had everything to
live for. Even the reckless spirit
that had marked his bachelor life
must be subdued, now that he had
taken to himself wife.
The matter was more than joke
with him. He had been deeply inter
ested in Mollie, and even while he
stood at her side during the brief
ceremony had secretly vowed to make
some attempt to win her regard,
though keeping the solemn pledge
made TO her father.
His first act was to move around
the room, and find out its nature.
This gave him no encouragement, for
the walls offered little opportunities
in the line of escape. A small slit
in the side allowed air to enter, but
the stones were we'll set and his best
efforts failed to dislocate any one of
them.
A search of his person brought to
light pocket knife which had some
how escaped the Argus eyes of his
captors. With this he set to work
digging the mortar from between the
stones.
Slow progress was made, for the out
side shell proved as hard as flint,
but as time rolled on the indomitable
spirit of the prisoner kept him en-.
gagged, though his fingers were sore
and bled from the continued eXertion.
Once an opening was made, John
could look out and see the stars. A
shrewd observer Of these heavenly
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-02-22
Loaded for Witches,

In witchcraft lore silver seems to
have been credited with great power
to dispense evil spirits. In an old book
oil the subject one reads Of valiant
Souldier who had skill in NEGRO
nancy" and who always used silver
bullets to shoot away the witches"
The evidences of such superstition are
brought directly to the modern eye
through the discovery made by q
Pennsylvania farmer.
Mr.. Vedderman Is interested In GU
rios, and purchased recently an old
n.usket at farmhouse sale. From it's
appearance the weapon antedates the
revolution. IL was in deplorable
state of rust, and in cleaning 1t the
new owner discovered that 1t was
loaded.
He carefully withdrew the charge,
and to his surprise found instead OF
bullets two silver shilings, dated 1881,
tightly wadded with leaves of Bible
Of ancient print. Beneath the coins
was a small lock of hair and piece
o. paper containing an illes-
ible quotation. The gunpowder
was coarse and undoubtedly Of colo;
NAL manufacture. The whole looks
very much like a charmed charge, cal
culated to demolish some weird lady
OF the broomstick.-P Philadelphia Rec
ord
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-02-22

bodies, he had become In common
with most soldiers during the war;
for when men march and bivouac for
years, under the canopy OF blue
heaven, they are apt to be better ac-
uuainted with the bright consultations
than those who dwell under the roofs
of houses.
The room in which he had been
imprisoned was at the top OF the
house, and in his eager desire to es-
cape the Yankee colonel had as yet
given no thought as to how he should
reach the ground when the breach
in the wall was wide enough for him
to crawl through.
That must be left to the future,
since there was no need Of crossing
a bridge until it doomed up before
him.
Such indomitable energy was certain
Of it's reward, and when the prisoner
had buckled to his work for the fifth
time he realized that the end was
near, in so far as it related to his
charging the assure to a proper size.
II had required considerable tact
on his part to avoid dropping por-
tons of the stone and dried plaster
outside.
What little did fall seemed to strike
some wooden object below.
This gave him a strong hope that
there might be a roof under his win
dow.
The time had come to make an OBJ
seryation, and thrusting his head
through, John surveyed the situation
as we'll as the circumstances allowed.
It did not take him long to decide
that unless he could find rope, or
some other means of lowering himself
to the roof he saw some ten feet be-
low, escape in this quarter were one
of the things more to be observed in
the breach than the fulfllment.
And while he pondered, another ex-
ceedingly bright idea flashed into his
mind.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-02-22
shock of a falling human planet.

shock of falling human planet.
"Skaggs!" he called out.
| I'm here. sir" answered the over
| seer.
"You were with the boys when they
| captured my--er--son-in-law Colonel
Emmett Of the Yankee army of in.
vasion?"
81 helped get him." growled the
other.
"You said there was another with
him?"
That's true, sir"
And he got away7'
Sorry to say he did. sir, though
| I'd sworn fired clean through the
varmint." continued Skaggs.
Colonel John, he rejoiced at the
news. for the honest sergeant had
been with him on more than one
dangerous mission, and he felt more
intN-est in his welfare than common.
IL see 1t now" declared the squire,
that fellow has not deserted his COM
panion. but has lowered around seek.
ing chance to assist him. Well, we
have two prisoners in place of one.
think deserve some praise from
General Johnston for such meritorious
services. If every man did as we'll
we'd soon have Sherman's hosts back
of the stockade at Andersonville."
Reckon you're kinder little mix
ed, squire" said the overseer, with
grin-trust his sharp. ferritlike eyes
for discovering the truth.
'How so--this can't be one of our
fellows?"
Take look, SIR"
The lantern was raised until It's
rays fell upon the smiling counter.
ance of the soldier.
"How are you, squire? Really,
ought to apologize for dropping so
Unexpectedly on your shoulders. II
events that could not have been antici-
leted have made you my respected
father-in.law on this night, assure
you had no intention of so soon be.
coming a burden upon you. Besides,
you spoiled my little plan OF escape"
Confusion! how did you get there?"
Surely you Of all persons ought
to know that I descended from above"
"But-how did you get out, sir?"
"a little breach of etiquette--that
is all. am not a stone mason or a
brick-layer by trade, but in an emer-
gency man can do almost anything,
you know" laughed the prisoner.
"By all that's wonderful | believe
he dug out!" exclaimed the planter.
amazed.
That's easily seen, SIR"
Bring the fellow along while we
investigate. l never would have be-
lleved it possible. Why, the wall Is
six inches thick, III take my OATH"
Nearer ten, I'm willing to swear
returned the cool customer, as he
walked along in the midst Of his enc.
mics without a sign Of fear.
(To be contlnued)
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-02-22

Gus pipe--which must certainly have
had sympathetic leanings in the
direction of the hard,pressed Confed-
eracy, judging by ito quick betrayal
Of the escaping Federal-accompa
led John in his hast~ descent, It may
be safely assumed that the advent of
the soldier and tinware upon the roof
of the colonnade was marked by suf-
fcient racket to arouse the Seven
Sleepers, or go far toward awakening
the dead.
Thus our hero landed on the lower
roof in position about as sprawling
as that of frog-his one immediate
thought being to prevent himself from
continuing the fall as far as the
ground.
The clatter would, Of course, arouse
every soul about the plantation.
This was a foregone conclusion.
He grimly admitted that his chances
to escape just then were slim indeed.
Loud outcries could be heard-men
shouted to one another-lights fash
ed through the windows of the old
house, and the excitement was com.
municated to the negro quarters.
One glance showed John several
men running in the direction of the
house, the leader carrying a lighted
lantern.
1t was q time for action, since a
delay would bring his enemies on the
scene, and render all chances Of es-
cape hopeless.
So over he went, not in a mad
leap, but by hanging with his hands
and lowering his body managing to
shorten his fall.
Here again fortune played him a
bad turn.
It CHANGED that John had thrown
himself over just above door leading
from the colonnade, and that at the
instant he released his hold above,
this few open, giving egress to the
doughty planter, half-dressed and
wholly alarmed, for the dreadful con-
fusion which had aroused him from
slumber could have but one meaning
the hostile army had arrived and
was engaged in bombardlng the castle.
When, therefore, weighty object
came crashing down upon him, the
squire promptly went to grass, but
in his desperation wrapped his arms
around the escaping soldier and at
the same time beloved Justify for as
sistance.
Colonel John was not In a condition
to offer such resistance as his superior
strength might guarantee, since his
arms were clasped at his sides by the
frenzied embrace of his enemy.
Had they been left to themselves,
in all probability he would in due
time have overcome the squire, but
this chvnce was not given.
Attracted by the bull-like roars OF
the gentleman planter, his overseer
and some Of the help fastened to the
spot.
Colonel John was quickly pounced
upon and tightly held.
The scene was very impressive as
the squire arose to his feet, feeling
Of his collar-bone to make sure 1t had
not been broken by the tremendous
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-02-22
KIM Should BE PopuIar.

Haakon VII. was immensely popular
as Prince Charles of Denmark. Now
that he has been seated as king Of
Norway he is expected to be equally
popular there. The "sailor prince" as
he was always called, is thorough
sportsman and a great believer In sim.
pie living. His long connection with
the sea has given him a manly dispo-
sition and his genial appearance and
kind-hearted manner are likely to en-
der him to his subjects. Haakon VII.
has naturally had few opportunities
Of showing his qualities as an admin
lstrator, but his careful upbringing and
studious habits should stand him In
good stead In his new position.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-02-22
CHAPTER w.
A Break for Liberty.

Why not try in another direction?
If to descend entaiied too much
danger of discovery, what chance was
there for him above?
The thought aroused new hopes.
When, after feeling that the risk OF
a fall upon the roof below was too
great to be recklessly taken, Colonel
John twisted his head and looked
above, he felt very much In the humor
for giving vent to shout.
The roof sloped down within reach
ing distance Of his embrasure.
A. determined man, crawling out OF
the opening, and resolved to risk
everything on the cast of a die could
at least grasp the coping.
After that success or failure must
rest entirely with his own muscular
powers.
He only waited long enough to cor
rectly gauge the distance and make
sure his muscles were in good condi-
ton.
Then, pressing outward, he stretch
ed his arms upward until the edge or
the roof was within his grasp.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-02-22

"A friend of NINE" says ex-Presi-
dent Cleveland, was once travelling
on foot through section OF West
Virginia, well known for its excellent
fishing-grounds when he CHANGED up
on an angler of the old school--a
venerable old countryman who, as he
sat on the bank, looked as If time
and the world might pass away with
out disturbing his content. Have
you fished long in this stream? pleas
antly asked my friend. Twenty
three years. was the laconic response
of the fisherman, who scarcely looked
up. Get many bites?' was the next
question. Still gazing intently along
the rod, the old angler replied; Two
years ago in this very spot / had
fine bite"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-02-22

Even In the days when he found Il
difficult to earn living, Oscar Wilde
never laid aside his supercilious man.
ner. 1t was exercised once upon a
duke, and cost Wilde lucrative post.
The duke wanted tutor for his two
sons, and Wilde was recommended.
He called, the duke examined him.
and seemed favorable impressed. But
he was a very great duke with very
high opinion Of himself, and his man.
ner grated on Wilde. The last ques.
ton he asked the young man was:
"And would you--ah--expect to eat
with the family?" "rhat," Wilde
answered, would depend altogether
on how the family behaved at meals
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-02-22
o&n6zzz0 .aS A ~a2z2GI szzY

Another moment and he stood erect
--one leg was thrown up over the cop
ing-a muscular tension OF the ath.
letic frame, and tn" thing had been
accomplished.
He lay quietly upon the roof for a
little time to recover his breath before
venturing upon voyage Of explora.
ton.
-he battle was not yet won-no
one knew this better than Colonel
John.
rhe first act of the soldier was to
allow himself to slide down the slop-
.ns roof until he rested his feet In the
gutter.
This gave him an opportunity to re-
lieve the strain upon his arms.
Surely he must discover some
means OF reaching the ground In
safety-be 1t a waterpipe or light
ming rod, he cared little, since the
opportunity was what he sought.
by degrees the colonel made his
way from one end Of the roof to the
other
Not single tree offered friendly
limb.
True, he did discover tin water
spout at the center, but here would
be considerable risk In attempting a
descent through such means.
Rather than climb the slope Of the
roof and descend again on the other
side he resolved to trust his weight
to the waterpipe.
With his knees he clutched the
tin, and presently was hanging there
half way down to the she'd
Serious doubts as to the stability
Of the pipe now assumed leading
place in his mind. but he had gone too
far to retreat.
Alas! his fears proved too well
grounded.
The wretched fabric gave way the
very instant his full weight rested
upon 1t.
Having no hold above, below, 1t
was natural that the doughty warrior
should make a much more eXpedi-
tious descent than he had calculated
on in his most sanguine moments.
AS a goodly portion of the treacher-