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The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-07-09
Cold water For sprnined Wrist.

A simple and efficacious remedy for
a sprained wrist is to let water run up
on it every morning for some minutes,
holding the wrist as low beneath the
mouth of the tap as possible, so that
the water may have good fall After
this has been done bandage it tightly,
letting the bandage remain until the
next ablution. The sprain will be re-
duced in a few days.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-07-09
The parthfnn Cavalry.

The most famous cavalry of antiqui.
ty were the Parthians. Their invasion
Of Judaea, 40 h. c., resulted in such
terrible devastation of the country that
100 years later the terrors of the Par
THAN invasion gave the apostle John
the idea for one of his most vivid pic
lures
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-07-09

To make ones own extract of vanilla
secure five Tonquin- beans and vanil-
la bean, clip them and put them into
bottle with ten ounces of alcohol, six
ounces of water and three of sugar
Let the mixture remain from six to
eight weeks, shaking it frequently;
then strain, and it is ready to use.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-07-09
Gothic Headgear.

In medieval times, when the Gothic
style of architecture prevailed, women
wore what might aptly be called Gothic
headgear. The tall cones, some of
them measuring fully four feet in
height, with wells depending, were in
the same lines as the castles and tombs
Of the day.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-07-09

The printers Bible" is so called be-
cause it contains n curious typograph-
ical error In the one hundred and six
ty-first verse OF the One Hundred and
Nineteenth Psalm, which is made to
read, Printers have prosecuted me
without a cause" instead oft"princes."
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-07-09
The Average Baby's Size.

An average child measures about
nineteen and half inches at birth II
a boy and half an inch less if girl. A
child increases more rapidly in length
during the first week than at any sub
sequent period. and should gain an
inch during the first month Of its life.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-07-09

II you want your pet canary to sing
his best and look his prettiest. feed him
occasionally with hard boiled eggs
chopped fine and mixed with cracker
crumbs. Do not give him more than u
thimbleful of the mixture at time.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-07-09
- - - - -.
La me Monarchs,

Agesilaus of Sparta was known in
his time as 1.-The Lame" on account Of
slight physical deformity.- For the
same cause Albert II. Of Austria.
Charles II. of Naples and Heinrich II.
Of Germany received a similar desig-
nation
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-07-09
A Hin dustan Era.

The "era of Salivahana Saka" began
A. D. IS. He was a famous ruler Of
the Deccan and liberal patron of the
arts, sciences and literature. Through
out the south of Hindustan this era is
very generally employed.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-07-09

The first book printed in the limits
Of the United States was the Bay
Psalms Book" which was issued in
Cambridge, Mass, IN 164O. Specimens
of this publication are extremely rare
and command very high prices.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-07-09
Ivan the Terrible.

Ivan II. of Russia was known as the
Terrible from the bar5arous character
of the warfare he made upon the sur
rounding nations and the severity with
which he dealt with rebellious subjects.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-07-09

Mississippi has been called the Bayou
State from the long stretches Of al
most stagnant water-back water of
the Mississippi river-found within the
limits of the state.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-07-09

Chinese writer's claim that the cult
walton Of wheat was introduced into
the Celestial empire by the Emperor
Shinnung 2,7O0 years before Christ.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-07-09

To prepare oil for clocks put quar-
ter of pint of limewater and pint of
oil In Il bottle. shake 1t we'll and let 1t
stand for five days. Then draw off the
Oil for use
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-07-09
The New MOC0

The new moon coming between 2 and
p. m. means changeable weather in
summer and in winter fair and pleas
ant weather
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-07-09

The finest -four is not the most nutrl-
tious, for, while it contains the most
starch. the albuminoids and other nu-
tritious elements are almost, lacking.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-07-09
THE CITY IN BRIEF

telephone Nilz Richmond Steam
Laundry TO gf your laundry. tt
Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Street, and the
Misses Katreine Conroy and Mae HUI
ey, formed a picinc party at the Glen
last evening.
Teeth extraoted without pain or
70 charges. C. J Mendenhail. Dentist
x
Mr. and Mrs. J. II. Bailey enter
tanned last night at their home or the
Liberty Pike. Dinner was served on
the lawn.
Mr.. Louis Emmons will entertain
at whist this afternoon in honor of
his cousin, Miss Hazel Leslie, of New
York City.
Robert Land left last evening for
Columbus where he will visit friends
and relatives for few weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Holton of
Cincinnati are in the city on a few
days visit
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-07-09

The first stage line was between New
York and Philadelphia, and bimonthly
trips were first made in 1880.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-07-09
.eaEfng Timbers

The cracking of the timbers in
building is tolerably sure indication
Of coming rainy weather.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-07-09

The first straw paper made in this
country was manufactured In 1923.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-07-09
Salt.

Salt was first boiled in this country
at Syracuse, \. Y, in 1877
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-07-09

-elephons Ni.z Richmond Steam
Laundry TO get your laundry. II
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-07-09

Teeth extraoted without pain or
70 charges, C. J Mendenhail. Dentist.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-12-13
WHAT is DOING
THE WORLD OVER,
A WORD ABOUT The LEADING
EVENTS OF The WEEK.
Affairs in Congress.

In Congress the House has passed the
bill permitting national banks 10 make
loans on real estate security TO certain
limit. The measure was generally favored
by Western members. The House, l6i 10
ITO, killed LiItleheld's bill removing dis-
ordinations against American sailing yes.
sells in the coasting trade, Its defeat is
charged TO the labor interests The House
repealed that portion OF the Wilson inter-
state commerce bill relating to convict
made goods and permitting the several
states TO legislate for themselves as TO their
competition with "free labor made goods.
The House passed an appropriation bill
with provision that viii prevent use OF
President Rooseyelt's 'simplitied speling.h
The Senate has passed the Penrose resolu-
tion asking for the facts regarding the
dismissal OF negro troops at Brownsville,
Tex. The presidents cabinet nominations
are hung up.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-12-13
RANDOLPH CENTER.

Raymond Page, son of II. II. Page and
wife, is sick with rheumatic fever.
Mrs. Pride, mother of A. s. Pride, is
very feeble and under DR.. Scott's care.
Mrs. Moore, who has been in Washing
ton the past week, has returned to house
keeping for the Bickfords.
Mrs. w. f. Washburn is suffering from
rheumatism and was in more pain
Wednesday than she had been heretofore.
Hendrickson & Rosoni, magicians,
iugglers and illuslonists, gave the second
entertainment in the lecture course al
Normal hall Monday evening. There
was full house and the novelties were
thoroughly enjoyed.
M. G. Mason, representative from
Pawlet, was at G. F. Whites. Tuesday
night, but returned to Montpsl lier
Wednesday. morning. Mr.. Mason and
Mr.. White were neighbors and friends
some years ago and they renewed old
friendships.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-12-13
.Morse-Parmenter

AtS:3 Wednesday evening, Dec. IL, the
marrisge OF Lincoln Wright Morse and
Mercy Louisa Parmenter took place at the
home OF the bride's father, Mr.. James
Whitcomb Parmenter. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. George o. Howe oi
Randolph, and the double-rIng service
was used. About 70 of the immediate rel
atives and friends were present.
The bride was beautifully gowned in
W hite crepe de chene with trimmings oi
white lace. She wore loug tulle vel
fastened by coronet of orange blossoms
and carried bouquet Of white carnations
Miss Edith Louise Edison OF New York
city, wearing pink eolienne cloth dress
attended the bride. John James Lamson
acted as best man.
AS the bridal party entered the recep-
tion loom, Miss Ethel Dewey played
Mendelssohn's wedding March,"
The altar was prettily festooned with
evergreen ropes and clusters of everlasting
flowers. The parlors were decorated with
ground pine and evergreen, and the din
ing room with smilax. Ice cream, cake
and coffee were served.
The bride was the recipient OF many
gifts of linen, cut glass, silver and money
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-12-13
Pomona Grange.

Central Vermont Pomona grange met
with Snowsville grange Thursday, De. g.
In spite of the very stormy day all OF the
officers Of the grange were In their places
when the meeting was called TO order,
except the lady assistant steward.
The forenoon session was taken up by
necessary business and reports from sub
ordinate oranges; then came dinner and a
social hour.
At the afternoon session the following
officers were elected for the next two
years. Master, T.. q. Maxham, Middle
sex; oyerseer, A. l.. Whitcomb, Washing
ton; lecturer, George Flint, Randolph;
steward, {. l.. Smith, Snowsville; assistant
steward, B. A. Denny, Northheld; chap
lain, George Z. smith, Brooktield; treas
urer, ID. ID. Howe, Randolph; secretary,
Albina Wakefield, Snowsville; gate keeper
X. II. Howard, Snowsyille; Pomona, Mrs.
T.. c. Markham, Middlesex; Ceres, Mrs. A.
T.. Whitcomb, Washington; Flora, Mrs.
George c Smith, Brooktield; lady assistant
steward, Mrs. b. A. Denny, Northtield.
The officers were installed, Brother ID.
II. Morse of Randolph acting as installing
officer, assisted by Arthur Markham OF
Middlesex.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-12-13
RROOkFIElp.
Read Bixby,s Xmas adj. page ).

Read Bixby's Xmas ad. page b.
DR.. Ellis was in Burlington last week.
Ernest Rumney was in Randolph over
Sunday.
Mrs. Lula Chase returned to Webster,
Mass, Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Blair have been
very sick but are gaining.
Miss Abbie Williams of Northfield
visited relatives in town last week.
Clinton Dunhsm has moved into the
house he rented of Mrs, Alvia Looms.
Miss Helen Dwyer, who had been visit.
ing her sister, Mrs. c. c. Lewis, returned
TO Hinesburg Saturday.
The Christmas sale which was to have
been held Dec. 6 at the Second church
parlors was postponed on account OF the
storm until Wednesday, Dec. 10.
Mrs. George Parmenter Of Concord, n,
H., Mrs. Charles Parmenter OF Henniker
and John Lamson of Rutland came to at
tend the Morse Parmenter wedding.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-12-13
SOUTH RANDOLPH.

Miss Inez Granger spent Saturday at
Willow farm.
Albert Smith of Boston hGs been in this
vicinity few days, being called here by
the illness of his mother.
Z. j. Paine has been quite ill the past
week, threatened with pneumonia, but Is
now in comfortable condition.
I'd Mrs. Margaret Smith is i'll with pneu-
monia and Miss Sadie Kent is caring foi
her. Mrs. Smith is at present improving
ll Mrs. E. W. Kent was in East Bethe
last week caring for Mrs. Albert Clifford
who is very i'll with bronchial pneu'
mona.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-12-13
EAST eRAlNTREE.

Miss Mary Linheld is working for Mrs.
George flagg,
Next Saturday viii be annual election
OF officers at the Grange. A good atten-
dance is desired.
q, IL, Green aud l.. A. Flagg OF Elm
wood, Mass, were at George Flagg's last
week, looking for horses.
The Sewing and Mite society win meet
Friday afternoon with Mrs. Byron Wake
field, A quilt is TO be tied, No supper
will be served.
Next Saturday at $50 p, m. the children
are requested To meet at the church TO
arrange for Christmas exercises, Let all
the children come.
Mrs, William Dewey, who visited her
daughter, Mrs, Charles Palmer, few
weeks, has returned to her home in New
port, n, HI, She was accompanied by her
granddaughter, Miss Maud Palmer.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-12-13
OutMits the Surgeon.

A complication of female troubles, with
catarrh of the stomach and bowels, haG
reduced Mrs. Thomas s. Austin OF Leaven'
worth, Ind, to such a deplorable condi'
tion that her doctor advised an operation
but her husband, fearing fatal results
postponed this to try. Electric Bitters, ana
to the amazement OF all who knew her
This medicine completely cured her
Guaranteed cure for torpid liver, kidne,
disease, biliousness, iaundice, chills ant
fever. general debility, nervousness ant
blood poisoning. Best tonic made. Pric
SOC. Try it.
For sale by H. A. Leonard, Randolph.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-12-13
NORMAL NOTES.

Good for the old windmill!
Miss Florence George has resumed her
work.
We are glad to see Miss Ferrin again.
She has been i'll several weeks
The students were unanimously pleased
with the entertainment Monday evening
We appreciate the fact that the water
supply in the building has been abundant
for the past week.
Drawing at the Training school was
conducted the past week by Miss Clough
in the grammar room, Miss Kibbee in the
intermediate, and Miss Sargent in the
primary.
Those having neither absent nor tardy
marks during the fall term of the Train
ng school were:-Clifton Chadwick, grad
/; Connie Allen, grade A; Bessie Adams
grade g.; Ruth Ball, grade I.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-12-13
Randolph.
GEORGIA WHITE, Local Editor.
Business seumen.

Business Aeumen.
There was young woman named Nancy,
Who had a considerable fancy
Into fortune 10 pitch
And to simply grow rich
Ry using plain biz, neeromancy,
Away with small savings earking,
To bargains instead she was barking;
Determined Ia buy
Everything she could spy
The sellers way downward wete marking,
But some way a. seemed rather funny,
The more dollars She spent ~ her money,
just 10 save ATTY cents,
Led 10 no aliluenee,
And her prospects appeared far from sunny,
TIN at length when the poorhouse was glnoming
To her mental horizon came looming
The Idea that 10 spend
VIII not save in the end,
As gullelessly she'd been assuming.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-12-13
Grand jury Investie eations.

The federal grand jury that is investi-
eating coal land frauds in Utah and
charges that railroad corporations have
Disseminated against certain shippers,
made partial report Dec. Z. Indictments
were returned against the Union Paelhc
Railroad company, the Oregon Short Line,
the Union Pacific Coal company, Utah
Fuel company and several Vi the highest
officials representing the Hartman and
Gould corporations in Utah.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-12-13
British Education Bill Killed.

The unexpected decision Of the cabinet
TO reject en- bloc the amendments TO the
education bill made in the House OF
Lords, which indicates that the non-con-
formist influence was too strong for the
government to withstand, seals the fate OF
the i'll. Any compromise is now regard
ed as hopeless, the bill certainly will be
dropped, and new bill will be intro
duced at the next session OF Parliament.
The decision OF the government places the
responsibility OF killing the bill on the
House of Lords,
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-12-13
Two Trains Met in Maine.

Four persous were Killed and three
others seriously injured in a head-on
collision between special and a regular
freight train on the Maine Central rail-
road Dec. 6. The wreck was said to be
due TO a Misunderstanding OF orders.
Both trains were gong so fast when they
met that eight OF the l3 cars OF the
special were hurled over the engine and
demolished with the greater part OF the
contents.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-12-13
President and Storer in Row.

Bellamy Storer, who was dismissed as
United States ambassador at Vienna by
President Roosevelt on account OF certain
things said and done by Mr.. and Mrs.
Storer connected with the Catholic church,
has become involved in a newspaper con-
troversy with the president as to the rea-
sons for his dismissal. Personal letters
have been published and sharp language
used on both sides.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-12-13

The Corn Products Refining company
of New York, a member of the alleged
glucose trust, has made settlement at a
cost of about half a million dollars of all
cases brought in Pennsylvania by Dr.
b. II. Warren, dairy and food COM
missioner, against persons selling can
dies containing glucose.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-12-13
Gillette VIII Die In January.

Chester +. Gillette, convicted Of the
murder of his sweetheart, Grace Brown, at
Herkimer, y. Y, was on Monday sem
fenced to be electrocuted during the week
of January 2Sth. He argued with the
Judge as TO why sentence should not be
imposed. Gillette's mother came from
Denver, Col, her expenses being paid by
two newspapers that secured her exclusive
'story' on the sentencing of her own son
To death
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-12-13
Seven Died in Fire at Cornell.

The magnificent Chi Psi fraternity
house at Cornell university, Ithaca, n. T.,
was burned Friday. Seven lives were lost ;
four were students and three townsmen
who attempted rescue.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-12-13
Ex-senator Shot by Woman.

Arthur Brown, formerly United States
senator from Utah, was probably fatally
shot in hotel at Washington, d. G., Sat
urday by a woman who charged him with
being the father of her two children aud
who demanded support.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-12-13
Final Fieures on 'Frisco's Loss.

The report of the San Francisco Cham
Der of Commerce committee shows that at
last springs earthquake 5000 acres were
burned, containing $40 blocks and about
25,00O buildings. The total loss was about
$3.50. 900. 900, which carried about S235 5,OOO,-
600 insurance.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-12-13
NORTH ROYALTON.

Mrs. James FELTON, and children are WIS.,
iting her mother in Straford.
will Young is still confined to the house
but is reported improving.
John Dearing has moved into tene-
ment in Will Chatfield's house for the
Winter
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-12-13
a Philippine Fight.

In an engagement between an American
detachment and sixty Pulajanes on the
island of Leyte last week, five American
soldiers were killed and nine wounded
The enemy lost 80 killed.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-12-13
Shall We Tan Your Hide 2

The average Stock Raiser hardly realizes the
value OF COW, steer ANA horse hides when con
yerted INTO fur coats, robes and rugs. Get the
new illustrated cataog Of the Crosby Frsian Fur
Co.. Rochester. N. Y. It will be a revelation to
you. And Crosby pays the freight"
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-12-13
Here is One Win for Harvard.

Harvard won the annual debate with
Vale Friday, taking the negative OF the
question, "Resolved, That further restric-
tion of immigration is undesirable.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-12-13

Bodily pain loses its terror if you've a
hottie Of Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil i'm the
house. Instant relief in cases OF burns,
nnts. snrains, accidents of any sort.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-12-13
his, Dolls, Dolls, Dolls, Dolls.

|umwlklble Dolls, SOC and 75c each.
Imported Dressed Dolls, lOc to 50
h body Dolls, 25c, soc, 75c and
|ta.N.
h. Dolls. Rubber Dolls and all
y, of Doll Heads.
kPEClAL:-A pretty DIRE sed Doll
II sleeps. 2ic.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-12-13
Xmas in the Carpet
Department.

We are now showing the strongest
line of Carpets and Rugs we ever had.
A new lot OF Smyrna and Ingram
Art Squares just in.
The Washington times., 1906-12-09
CROSS-COUNTRY RUNNING
CORNELL'S STRONG SUIT
Ithacans' Superiority as Long Distance
Runners Due in Great Measure to
Trainer MOakley.

ITHACA, n. Y, Dec. 9.-John F.
Moakley, the Boston man who so sue
cessfully handles Corneu's athletic
teams, has displayed for years special
talent Of the highest order for develop
ing winning cross-cOuntry runners
AS far back as the early nineties, be-
fore he made a profession OF training,
he picked up a team Of Boston runners
for the New York Manhattan Athletic
Club, OF New York, which won the A.
=. u. championship. and his first signal
success at Cornell was training a win
ming team for the Ithacans in the first
intercollegiate cross-country champion
ship at Morris Park. n. Y, in 1889
There have now been eight intercol-
legtate cross-cOuntry championships,
and Monkeys teams have won seven
out of the eight. the only exception COM
ing in 1901. when Yales coloTs were in
front. The other colleges have had TO
content themselves with winning the IN
dividual championships. ". E. Schutt
and +. T. Newman are the only Itha-
cans that have led the field home
Schutt is now a Rhodes scholarship
man at Oxford
Pennsylvania alone gave Cornell
harU race, a week or so ago, the Itha-
cans nOsing out a victory by three
points. Penn finished first, third and
fourth, and then jumped to seventeenth
whereas Cornell finished second fifth
seventh and eighth. j. II. Colpitts, c.
+. MagOn1n, Z. =. Seelye, and W s
Eobis were the winning Comedians in
the order OF the finishing.
The Washington times., 1906-12-09
Denies Parsimony.

1--WE have been accused at various
times" said he I'VE Boston men, of be
ing parsmonious, and caring too lit
tie for the glory OF winning the league
championship. But it isn't true. No
owners in the early history OF the game
paid more literally for players and none
took keener enjoyment In winning n
championship than We did.
None would like better to win a
championship at the present time but
the cares of business press heavy upon
US. We have been a long time in the
harness. I am frank to say as I have
said before. within the last two years,
that we are willing to retire from base
ball. If we receive what we consider
our investment is worth to US
And so the Boston owners will step
out and Arthur II. Soden, who has been
well called the dean of baseball" will
see his games in the future. rot with
the responsibility OF the owne. attached
10 his enjoyment of the contest, but
with the knowledge that he can ap-
plaud a Boston club. and forget baseball
after the game is over. until he is will
ing to present himself at the next.