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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-06-01

Experiment shows that when It
comes to repelling porch climbers a
shotgun is more effective than a rifle.
1t scatters more, and thus, to degree,
counteracts the effect of the buck
ague.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-06-01
Monarch in South Australia are stated
to contain 10000 900 tons.

The first great demand of Australia
has been stated as the comprehensive
production of iron and steel from her
own ores. These basic articles will
then be available at half their present
imported cost, just as Australia now
supplies herself with the purest of all
salt, another basic article, at less than
half the price she formerly paid for
her importations.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-06-01
Probably Needed It.

Bibbs-Who was the man you gave
half crown to at the hotel this
morning?
Gibbs-An old literary friend OF
mine; author of How to Get Rich
Royal Magazine.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-06-01
Season for Rennars.

Even beggars have their season"
IL Constantinople. During the winter
months the city harbors a much
larger number OF them than in the
summer, when many migrate tn the
country.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-06-01

Smallest British Possession.
Gibraltar is the smallest British
possession. 1t measures less than
two square miles. Canada Is the big
gest, with 3,746,000 square miles.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-03-16
FOR The LITTLE ONES.
interesting information About the Feet
OF Horse.


Now, the horse never puts hi heel
ou the ground nor even The bali of
hi- font. lie stands lp ou the very
tips of ~ ,ucS. and ibi- j. iu part
the reason Nhy hr can trot 80 fast.
Dobbin. heel, arr halfway up hi.
hind lrg>. and what We call his knees
are really his wrists. The part cor
responding 10 the upper arm 1 short
and i - imhedded in The muscles of
the shoulder that the elbow comes
next the body. But the horse has
unly on" digit on each limb. and the
wrist hnnc- are comparatively small.
The - called ankle. then. i, the
knucklc where tnc digit joins the
hand "r the foot. and the foot" j,
only Il single thick finger or toe.
with great nail for hoof. The
lower ha,i of ;hc horses fore leg
Is really a gigantic hand with only
the middle Iin2cr and i piece out 81
the middle of the palm, while the
corresponding part of hi, hiud lcg
is a big single tocd root.-St. Nith-
olas.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-03-16
"Scratch Your Liver!"

"Scratch your liver was the cry
which arose from the corner of the
busiest and noisest downtown res
taurant about o'clock one after
noon. The patrons of the place
dropped their knives and i,,, forks and
looked up in amazement. The wait
ers did not act in the least surprised
and reached for the bills of fare,
drawing a pencil through the line
Liver and bacon. So cents" The
order came from the superintendent,
who had received word from the
chef that the dish had run out, and
he was so busy at the time that he
did not think how the shouted COM
mand would sound. - New York
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-03-16
ALL OVER THE HOUSE.
Suggestions For the Use Of Drapery
Net In Home Decoration.

Plain Russian net is of great
value in house decoration and has
the virtue OF being both washable
and durable. 1t is woven two wards
wide. Straight lengths of the net
finished simply with French or
double hem will make curtains that
are not out of place with fine fur
ni>hings.
This coarse net is wide enough
for bed cover or spread and can
be simply hemmed and attached TO
colored lining, or it may be edged
with deep tlounce to hang around
a brass bed. 1t may also be long
enough to cover bolster or pillows,
and coarse braid can be used as
liked in ornamcntation Covers for
dressing cases and chiffoniers made
Of the net and baSted to colored lin
ings to match the spread make a
neat decoration for the sleeping
room.
When this net is laundered, use
but a suspicion Of boiled starch or
just enough to give it the appear
ance of new lace. Iron crosswisc
carefully TO keep the mesh open or
pin to a sheet. If pure white net is
lsed have the rinsing water blued
slightly. If the net is cream or deep
ecru use a little clear coffee or saf-
fron tea to give the desired depth
of shade.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-03-16
The Electric Lamp,

The incanje,yrnl electric lamp
consists of loop oi u thin ,ibcr Of
some infu>ible substance, carbon.
for example, incIo>cd in a glass baIb
from which the air has been cx-
hauSted. The ends of The fiber are
carried through tie neck Of the bulb
and connected with the opposite
poles Of the electric battery. The
current Of electricity in passing
through 50 small Il conductor has
10 overcome a high resistance. and
III doing 50 il generates ii heat sui
ficient TO keep the entire loop at al
steady temperature of white heat.
The loop Is not consumed because it
is entirely shut of from the air.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-03-16
Ways Of Serving Carrots.

Besides serving with pea. carrots
can be prepared in cream sauce
After adding the sauce they can be
placed in a dish, covered with
crumbs and baked. After boiling
they may be sliced and fried. or il
cut in small pieces little butter
and sugar can be added and the pan
shaken over the fire until they are
glazed. For fritters mash enough
boiled carrots to measure one cup
full and half. Add high season
ing of salt and pepper, two beaten
eggs, enough flour to make Il thick
batter and one teaspoonful OF bak-
Ing powder. Drop by small spoon
fuls into deep hot fat or saute IN a
little fat in a pan.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-03-16
Cleaning Sausage Castings.

TO clean the castings or lntestlnes
of the hog empty, turn inside ont
and wash them well. Soak them III
salt water for two days. Now wash
them again, cut in convenient
lengths and scrape with blunt
knife, first on one side and then on
the other. When carefully scraped
wash again and tie up end of each
length. put quill in the other end
and blow them up. If they are
whole and clear they are clean, but
if any thick spots are seen they
must be scrapcd again. Now throw
them into clean cold salt water until
wanted.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-03-16
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
The Farmers Daughter Was No En-
eoJrseer Of lsziness.

Onc of those family emergencies
had occurred. There were several
Unexpected guests and an INSULT.
,lcncy nj servants. 30 the head oi
he house persuaded a daughter of
"a farmer who lly~l near bv L. oli-
,laie IL waitress iur one night only.
Its easy enough he explained To
the unwilling girl. When the hell
ring> all you have to do i, To come
in. do whatever little thing i, want
cd and then 20 out"
~ the guests took their seats at
the table one oi them brushed IL
fork to the floor. The host touched
the bell. In came the temporary
waitress. "Dre want me-" she
asked.
"Yes." SAID the host. motioning
with his hand. "The gentleman
dropped a fork"
The girl stepped inside the room.
With upiifted hands and eyes opcn-
ed wide in astonishmcnt, she drawl-
ed ont:
"GOod Lord, Iew don't mean
ter say ycw rung that ere hell jest
ter have me cum in n pick up thet
fork. do Yer: Well, by CORY. +
Is SER lazy he can't pick it up him
self. yew kin let it lay thar | won't
tech it." Then she made hurried
exit, banging the door.-Woman's
Home Companion.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-03-16
Badly Mixed.

The following extracts from
speeches made by vestrymen are Civ
en- in a local English paper:
Mr.. H. D.-If paid a man to do
job and he did not do it, would
not pay him.
Mr.. O'C.-Is Mr.. st. G.. in order
in introducing fresh matter that has
already been decided:
Mr.. D.-I move that we have A
survey on this day CThurSday) fort
night. on a Saturday.
Mr.. P.-l am proud of my ances-
tors, and hope TO be proud of my
posterity.
Mr.. B.--l this proposal is carried
the parish will stink in the eyes Of
the ratcpavcrs.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-03-16
The uae of Grammar.

4 teacher in a public school OF
Boston once had great difficulty in
imparting to boy pupil at ten GER
tain elementary principles of gram
mar. In class one day the instruct
or experienced more than the usual
amount of trouble with the lad. In
desperation the teacher finally blurt-
ed out the question, cat least you
can tell me why we study gram
mar"
"Yes, ma'am," returned the pu-
pl; I'VE study grammar so that we
can laugh at the mistakes OF Others" "
-Hsrper's Weekly.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-03-16
Why the Doctor Couldn't Go In,

A lady had been i'll and under
medical treatment for long time.
AS she grew no better all the while
she became distrustful of her ply
sician's skill and did not wish to see
him and vet was not bold enough 10
tell him so. She communicated her
state of mind to her maid.
Lave i'm to me, mum; Pave i'm
to me" said the girl.
By and bv the doctor came to the
door, and Bridget opened it about
an inch.
Sorry, sir" said she, "but ye
can't come in the day, dochter."
Cant come in? How's that ?"
"The mistress do be too i'll for to
see We the day, sir. r."-London Tit
Rits
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-03-16

Representative Dixon of Montana
has a lynching story, says the New
York World. \ committee of Wig.
iIantes had captured an Irishman
and Swede and we're about to hang
them by tying rope about the neck
of each and showing them off "A rail-
road bridge.
The first man up was the Swede.
When he was pushed off the rope
came united. and the man struck
the water and swan ashore.
The Irishman was next, and when
the men were preparing him he
said: "Boys, be careful about fixin'
that rope. | can't swim stroke"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-03-16
Born That Way.

A member of the house from New
England tells Of an occasion when
he overheard an amusing colloquy
between the late Thomas B. Reed
and darky barber.
The "tonsorial artist" was in
clined to be taIkative. but to all his
efforts at conversation the big man
from Maine returned only mono
syllable or grunt.
Finally the barber patted the
cranium of the speaker, whereon re-
posed one or two stray locks, saying
"De hairs gittin' pretty thin, sab.
Been that way long"
81 was born that way" dfyly re-
turned Reed.-Pittsburg Dispatch.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-03-16
Some Uses For Ammonia.

After the carpets have had Their
beating nothing restores them so
much and brightens the dull surface
as a rub over with cloth wrung
ont of ammonia and water, and Tor
cleaning white cnameled furniture
there is no better treatment than
whiting mixed with water, to which
\ little Of this magic fluid has been
added. Ammonia may be put TO
splendid use in the laundry, and
there is no better plan when washing
tlannels and all woolen garments
than to add some ammonia to the
water
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-03-16

er was brought before the bar III
the criminal court in Iowa, but he
was not represented by Il LAWYER
"Where is your lawyer" inquired
the Judge who presided.
Il have none" responded the pris-
oner.
"Why haven't you:"
Haven't any money with which
to pay lawyer"
DO you want a lawyer" asked
the judge.
"Ies, your honor"
"There is Walter |. Smith, John
Brown, George Green" said the
judge, pointing to a lot of Young
attorneys who were about the court
waiting for something to turn up.
land Mr.. Alexander Is out in the
CORRIDOR
The prisoner eyed the. budding at
torners in the courtroom and after
critical survey stroked his chin
and said, "Waal, guess | will take
Mr.. AleNandcr."-Nc York World.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-03-16
When Lightning Strikes a Tree.

Professor Atkinson. an expert III
electricity, Is authority for the the
ory that il is not so much the me-
chanical force cNcrtcd by lightning
stroke that tears a Tree to atoms a.
the explosive force caused by the
sudden conversion Of the fluids in
the tree to gases. The heat Of The
lightning vaporizc> thn fluids, and
the expansion is 50 violent that the
tree is rent into fragments.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-03-16
Aeiqht Of PeopIe.

The tallost people are the Polyne-
slams. that, island race ~%ich in
cludes the natives of Samoa. New
Zealand, the Marquesas and Hawaii.
The average man stands five feet
ten inches. whereas the average
American mans stature is five feet
seven inches. The shortest people
are the bushmen Of Africa. whose
height is but four feet four inches.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-03-16
His Wife's Money.

Once upon a Tune a man married
a woman who had inherited $500
from IA grandfather. This was all
she ever received. but the man new
er got credit for his efforts the rest
of his life. He built a new store.
"IIe did it with his wife's money"
the neiehbors said The home was
made over and enlarged. 'His
wife's money did it, was the only
comment. The little measly $500
she inherited received the credit for
verlthing he did during Life, and
when lie died and his widow put up
monument with his life insurance,
"lIcr money paid for that, was said
again. But this is what her money
really went for: During her engage
menl she bought herself a $3.50 pia-
no and Il $50 diamond ring and in
few weeks lost the ring, and there
was always some regret that she
didn't also lose the piano.-Atchi-
son Globe.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-03-16

Lord Odo Russell while calling on
Prince Bismarck during the sitting
of the Berlin conference asked him
how he managed to rid himself of
that class oi importunate visitors
whom he could f0t well refuse To
see. but whose room he found pref
cradle to their company,
"Oh," replied the chancellor, Il
have a very simple method. My
wife knows them pretty well, and
when she sees they are with me she
generally contrivcs 10 come in and
call me away upon some preteNt or
other"
lie had scarcely finished speaking
when the princess put her head in
at the door and said:
MY dear, YOU must come and
take your medicine. You ought 10
have had it an hour age" New
York Mail
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-03-16
Repairing towels.

Towels with damaar and drawn
work borders often become worn in
the center while the ends are still
handsome. Cut them oil ,hor, dis
tance above the border and sew to-
gether on the sewing machine. dou-
Bile stitching on the right side Of
seams afterward. \ pretty cover for
tray or small stand can be made in
this way.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-03-16
Marks on Polished Tables,

For removing mark, from polish
ed trays or tables occasieneA hv
heated dishes make a thin paste
from salad oil and salt. Spread it
over the marked place and leave for
all hour or more, and then rub oil
with a soft cloth. The result will
be complete disappearance of the
SPOT.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-03-16
Familiar Ostric hes.

y traveller on the railway from
Cape Town to Victoria Falls in
South Africa writes: There is not
much incident on the trip. though
the life al way,idc stations when the
engine stops for a drink is always
interesting III Mochudo two tame
osrrichc> walked maysticaIly mp ana
down beside the train. their little
heads on 4 level with the passen-
gers. who .srnheencs would hand
them a biscuit. | was told to keep
my camera olt of sight or they
would gobbIc ii up. \ man was
lighting cigarette at one Of the
carriage windows when one Of the
0striches bit from his hand and
swallowed a box of matches. The
matches were Of the kind that light
only on the outside of the box, so
that the probability Of the lucifers
igniting on any of the stray bits of
bottles on the staircase going down
was minimizcd."
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-03-16

They do some things differently
in China. When the employees of
the Canton liankow railroad an
nounced that unless their demands
were conceded they would strike the
yiceroy countored by declaring that
all who struck would be beheaded.
New York Herald.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-03-16

five minutes longer. Apply it as
poultice or compress it as hot as il
can be borne. In the morning rab
the chest we'll with alcohol or cam
phor and then olive oil or. hrtter
still, goose oil, and put flannel
cloth over TO protect the clothing.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-03-16

Il rely on the sense of the plain
people, said the Youthful states
man.
Yes" answered senator Sor-
ghum. "Somehow a man ALWAYS
feels that tie plain peonle have
splendid Judgment just after they
have elected him TO Office. Wash
ln"tOn star.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-03-16
CONDENSED STORIES.
Prisoner Wasn't In pressed With His
Array Of Legal Talent.

Secretary Shaw the other dav
told a >tor, on Rep c>cntativc smith
of Iowa when the hitter VA, a iled.e-
ling attorney and anxious to make
a reputation for hi a,clf. \ prison
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-03-16
The Terms Suited Him.

The late j. Warren Bigelow, for
many years Il prominent member Of
the Worcester county board of com
missioners, was fond Of relating this
story:
One winter day a man stood in
front of a store where mems shirts
were displayed. \ few were hung
outside, and one particularly took
mis- fancy. Without waiting to in
quire the price, he seized it and
started down the street.
The dealer happened to see him
and Immediately gave chase See
ing that the thief outran him, he
cried out. "Well. if don't get the
pay in this world | shall in the world
10 come"
"Oh," called back the man with
the shirt, IF you want to wait till
then I'll take another shirt"--Bos-
ton Herald.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-03-16
No Poetry There.

"1ou know" remarked Mr..
Klumsey. they say dancing is the
poetry of-motion."
"Huh." snofted Miss Grace, just
recovering from a waltz with him.
-"But when The feet get twisted its
mere doggercl. ."-C;nholic Standard
and Times.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-03-16

"NoN.- them exclaimed Papa
Pilfkins, what do You mean by
kicking up these contortions and
grlmaceS Come on. out with it
Il wish could" groaned the
youth. I've swallowed one of Your
large oyercoat buttons!"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-03-16
Not to Be Told.

Wife-John, you've been drink
ing. Oh, can tell.
Husband - Well. don't do it.,
m'dear. Let'sh keep it family
shecret.-Philadelphia Ledger.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-03-16
For Cold In Ghost.

Chop raw onions up rather fine
add an equal quantity of corn or rye
meal and a small quantity OF water
and let it all steam few minutes.
Thin with vinesar and cook about
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-03-16

Put two tablespoonfuls Of rice
into Il double boiler with four cups
Of boiling water and cook two hours.
Strain it and add salt TO season. IL
the invalid is allowed to have sugar
add just q pinch.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-03-16
Caught.

81 must confess" he said in Il
sudden blrsl of confidence. that
I'm an odd man. | long to he diff
ferent'
oh, this is so sudden excIaim-
ed Miss Passay, throwing herself
upon his neck, for she, too, was odd
and longed 10 be eyen.-Philadel-
phia Press.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-03-16
The Kind II Was.

Mrs. ASkitt-l heard you had a
surprise party at your house yester-
day.
Mrs. Tellitt (absentN)-les; my
husband gave me so without my
asking for it.-San Francisco Cali.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-03-16
Worth the Money,

Lawyer-So You took Sl,0l9 in
cash from this woman and promised
to make her queen of the heav-
ems" Don't you think that was ex-
tortion?
Spirit Medium-Not at all, sir.
Think of the position! - Detroit
Free Press.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-03-16
Woman's Wants.

Squilbob-The modern tendency
of women, I believe, is to want the
earth.
Squilligan-Well, mr wife doesn't
want the earth, but she certainly
does want the dust every pay
night.-New York Press.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-03-16
Experienced.

"1t's a great thing to be single"
"We bachelors realize that"
"But not as a married man does"
-AIinneapolis Tribune.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-03-16
A Skeptic.

"Wi>caber say, he is a skcptic-
That he has no faith in anything"
Il wouldn't be surprised. lie be-
lieves in himself" - Baltimore
American
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-03-16
Try These For Forfeits,

Read the following aloud. repeat
ing them quickly half dozen times
in succession:
Six thick thistle sticks
Flesh of freshly fried flying fish.
The sea ceaseth, and it sufIiceth us.
High roller. low roller lower roller.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-03-16
Tar Remover.

Kerosene will remove tar from
hands or clothing. This applies to
stovepipe enamel as well.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-03-16

PUSSY wants corner"
The cry rings down the hall.
PUSSY wants 4 corner
Comes loud the childIen's call
And in the room where they're at play
You go and look about
To see where that poor pussy is
Who seems quite frozen out,
But no~taiss can you find at all,
Though all seem bent upon the call.
PUSSY wants a corner,'
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-03-16
Riddle.
Pussy Wants a Corner.

w UR w tB.
lC TR YY 4 NE.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1906-07-06
FOILED.

So~-~.~.~~~-~.~.~4~
90 UTH ELLERSLIE Is a coarse.
@ haunting widow" said Cora
oS Blynn to her brother Harold,
land all her object in life il to get a
husband"
"Cora, I would prefer to avoid all
discussion on the subject"
"But, Harold. Lily Brooke says Mrs.
Ellersiie Is entirely made up Of artifi-
Gals, paint, powder and"
"Corar'
The girl stopped abruptly at the
stern tone Of her brother.
81 am afraid she Ii right my son. /"
said Mrs. Blynn grayely.
Harold rose and left the room.
Mamma" said Cora, leaning her
head on her mothers shoulder, do
you think he will marry Mrs. Ellers-
Hep
81 do not know, my dear. hope
not"
'He is going to Colonel Egerton's
visiting next week, you know, and,
mamma, Ruth Ellerslie is to be there
too"
How do you know, Cora?'
MRS. Egertop herself toldsme So"
"My dear, Mrs. Ellerslie is Colonel
Egerton's penniless sister. When she
is well married a drain is withdrawn
from the colonels purse"
Love Is blind, they say, and sup
pose poor, dear Harold must be in
love-" sighed little Cora as she went
to feed her canary bird and Water the
plants in, the bay window.
Meanwhile Harold Bfynn. spurred
on, as is Sthe usual Jesuit, by opposi-
ton. strobe along the street muttering
to himself poetical notices expressive
Of the utmost fidelity to his ladylove.
"Pesr, dear little RuthP' he thought.
at must be hard to be maligned by
those Of her own sex, who should re.
spect her artless ingenuousness more
/ must not permit this longer. It will
be good opportunity at Egerton Park
to Offer her the lifelong protection Of
my love, name and fortune.
Thus Mr.. Blynn walked with the
most blindfolded infatuation, after the
manner Of men, into the Matrimonial
trap % neatly baited for him by TIE
fair Widow Nllerslie and her designing
relatives at Egerton Park.
"Biynn, my dear fellow, 10 tha,
y0u3" cordially exclaimed Colonel