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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-09-13
is NOT MISTRESS :
PRESIDENTS WIFE HAS FEW Du.
TIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES.
Social Functions at the White House
Are in no Way Under Her Control
Does Not Even Select
Guests.

| The death Of Mrs. Mckinley, apart
from its painful pathetic circum-
stances, had the social interest that
Is necessarily attached to lady who
was once the mistress OF the White
House.
This is phrase In very general use.
but 1t has little If any of the signifi-
canoe usually attached to 1t in the
popular mind. The wife of the presi-
dent of the United States is not the
mistress of the White House In the
sense that any other lady is the mis-.
tress of her own home or the head Of
Its social activities. She has neither
the duties nor the responsibilities that
would be hers In private life, and she
does not concern herself at all with
the social functions that are the usual
lot Of those less highly placed
All these activities so far as the
White House is concerned, are so ar
ranged as to exclude all feminine in
fiuence or control They are placed d.
rectly under the management OF one
or more young officers of the army
and navy, who direct all the social ma
chinery of the White House, and the
reality and scope of this direction
would be surprise to a good many
who attach real social meaning to
the position of mistress of the White
House" The wife Of the president.
for example, has nothing to do with
the selection of ordinary guests This
Is a matter that is left entirely to the
discretion of the young officers in
question. She has nothing to do with
the arrangements of the table or the
order of precedence, or with the menu.
All these matters are attended to with
out her consultation.
Her sole function is to sit at the
head of the table. She is the wife of
the president and that Is all. She has
neither part nor lot in any of those
social and hospitable functions in
which she would be supreme were she
the wife of any one else in the couE-
try. She has. of course, her own per-
sonal friends, to whom she shows such
courtesies and kindnesses as may be
agreeable to her, but these are her
own personal and private concern.
They are not chronicled as White
House activities, nor even heard Of in
any public widespread way
The success of a presidents wife de-
ponds entirely upon the extent to
which she is willing thus to efface her
self The moment she asserts herself,
or attempts rebellion against well-es-
tablished precedent she is on danger
GUS ground and is threatened with
fiasco-Argonaut.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-09-13
tom oehiItree's Moon.

After Tom Ochiltree, that able con
gress raconteur and laugh generator
for the afflicted rich. settled in New
York as the amuser Of the. John w,
Mackay family, he efferyesced in a
thousand different directions, and was
as good In some ways as Sam Ward.
One night he escorted John Mackay's
friend, the Count de Biscuit. down to
the Battery to show the sight of New
York. The moon was grand, and the
count went into raptures as her
maiden reflection rippled over the
pearly waters He cried: "Eet ISIS
grand! Eet is grand Dair ISIS no
such moon in all italy," Count"
said ochiltree. solemnly. as befitted
the occasion, you just ought to see
the moon in Texas,"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-09-13
cANNor AGREE ON STATUE.
Mrs. sher dan and Famous Sculptor
Differ In Opinion.

The failure of ]. @. A. Ward to salts
| fy either himself or Mrs Sheridan in q
design for the proposed statue of Gen.
Sheridan to be erected in Sheridan
circle, In Washington. Is not sur
prise to those who have followed the
case for nearly a score OF years, nor
does ii lessen the distinction Of the
venerable sculptor who has produced
much worthy work and done more to
elevate his profession than any living
American. Mrs. Sheridan. like most
people who have lost their loved ones
By death, has idealized the ma,ly at
tributes OF her distinguished husband.
To be acceptable design must real
lie these ideals, as well as those en-
sArined in the memory of those to
whom the original was ~ title Phil, :"
and the committees idea of art, as
well as the modeler's own conception
OF the man to be honored by tae effigy.
Too much care cannot be taken in
the selection of public monuments.
especially when designed for the ma
tional capital where the world expects
to ind Americas best expression OF
her standards. ParadoXical as it may
seem, there is In Washington, at the
present time, much poor sculpture and
yet, nowhere can the history of Ameri.
can sculpture be so well studied. st.
Gaudens' masterpiece, the Adams me-
mortal is there, also Daniel French's
charming Gallaudet group; the Me
haus' Hahnemann statue and the
Ward equestrian statue of Gen.
Thomas, which is regarded as one Of
the best specimens of the kind in the
entire country.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-09-13


Mr.. Fl. J. Henneman, Oakland, Neb.,
writes: Il waited before writing to you
about my sickness, catarrh of the stom.
ach, which ! had over year ago.
There were people who told me it
would not stay cured, but / am sure
that | am cured, for do not feel any
more i'll effects. have a good appetite and
am getting fat. So | am, and will say
to all, am cured for good.
81 thank you for your kindness.
"Pernna viii be our house medicine
hereafter"
Catarrh of the stomach is also known
in common parlance as dyspepsia, gas
tritis and Indigestion. No medicine will
be of any permanent benefit except it
removes the catarrhal condition.
Gained Strength and Flesh.
Miss Julia Butler, R. r. 4, Appleton,
Wis, writes she had catarrh of the
stomach, causing loss of sleep and appe-
tite, with frequent severe pains after
eating. She took Pernua, her appetite
returned, she gained strength, flesh and
perfect health.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-09-13
Eminent Government EmpIoye.


Notable among the government EN-
ployes in Washington is that scholar
ly gentleman, Mr.. Worthington Ford,
brother of the late illfated novelist
Paul leicester Ford. Mr.. Ford is a
man of wealth and culture, with a
beautiful suburban home at Cleveland
Park, near President Cleveland's old
home of Red Top" five miles from
the city. Here he entertans literally
and delightfully."- Mr.. Ford is biblio-
maniac and his house abounds in
priceless old volumes and manu-
scripts. For sheer love of the work
this unusual man fills a comparatively
obscure position as chief of the manu-
script division of the library of con-
gress, where he handles many Of the
most valuable documents In the world.
Mr.. Ford is an authority on the value
and antiquity Of rare writings He
has as much literary genius as his
more famous brother Paul leicester,
the author of The Honorable Peter
Sterling" although he is not profess
sional He contributes considerably,
however, to the better magazines. The
interesting collection OF manuscripts
from the library of congress now at
the jamestown exposition were select
ed and sent by Worthington Ford. He
is man of uncommon personal
charms, who is much sought after in
the more cultured social circles at
the capital Authors are his most fire.
quent house guests. Mr.. and Mrs.
Ford have recently been entertaining
charming southern writer, Mrs. An
nulet Andrews Oil, whose forthcom-
ing novel, THE Wife of Narcissus,"
will be one of the literary events Of
the autumn.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-09-13
A FoIne Bird.

An Irishman who wasn't much of a
hunter went out to hunt one day, and
the first thing he saw to shoot at was
blue jay sitting saucily on the top
OF a fence. He blazed away at the
bird and then walked over to pick 1t
up. What he happened to find there
was dead frog, which he raised care
fully at arms length, looking at it with
a puzzled air. Finally he remarked:
We'll, begobs, but We was devil OF
a foine looking burd befur OF blew
Their fithers of o'yers!"-Judge's LII.
brary.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-09-13
Products Of Ton Of Peat.

BY experiments recently made at
the Institute Of Technology one ton OF
peat taken from bog within 20 miles
OF Boston produced 100000 feet Of
gas, Is gallons of tar and five gallons
Of paraffin, and II is claimed from the
six per cent. OF ash innumerable by.
products could be obtained.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-09-13
New ZeaIand's Good Work.

New Zealand has set aside 10000
acres of land for endowment for the
purposes of education and old age
pensions. Custom duties have been
reduced on necessaries of life, and in
creased in other lines to protect in
dustries.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-09-13
irrltated Ewes

Get worse and worse the longer you let
them go; Leonardi's Golden Eye Lotion
cures inflammation and soreness without
pain in one day. Cooling, healing,
strengthening. Get 'Leonardi's' - it
makes strong eyes.
Guaranteed or money refunded. Drug.
gists sell it at % cts. or forwarded pre-,
paid on receipt Of price by S. B. Leonard
& Co., Tampa, Fla.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-09-13
UposlIant silence.

Towne" She says you're IN impsr.
tinent cad. What have you said Or
doneT'
Browne'' Nothing; that's the
trouble. When we wste out walking
yesterday the wind blew her hair
about her face most becomingly ana
she said. 7 know I'm = perfect frighs'
I didn't ray . word. = N
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-09-13
Alde EnaIIsh ccverrment.

A Mohammedan army schoolmaster
has addressed loyal appeal to the
native army in India pointing out that
- soon as common sense Is exer-
cised the accusations against the In
dian government fall 10 the ground.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-09-13
American Money for Canada.

The value of settlers effects taken
into Canada by American immigrants
In 1906 fiscal year was $1,15S,933,
against only Sl1.29S by British imm.-
zrante
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-09-13
oIdest ConoreoatIonal Church.

The Pilgrim Congregational church.
near London, founded in 1916. is the
Oldest Of the denomination in tie EN-.
pire, and It was from 1t that the Lon.
don contingent Of the men Of the
Aayhower Was recruited.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-09-13

Aliens Foot-Ease. II cures painful swollen,
snlartina sweating feet Makes new shoes
easy: Sold by all Druggists and Shoe Stores.
Don accept any substitute. Sample FREE.
Address A. s. Olmsted, lie Roy, n. Y.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-09-13
How's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured By HSiis
Cstarrh Cure.
We, the undersigned, have known Y. !. Cheney
for the lest Is years. and believe him perfectly hon
osAbis IN eli business transactfons md financially
obe 70 oofry cut any obleatfons made by his nrm.
WAiDIEe, KtMNAN 3 MARVIN,
wholesale Druggish, Toledo, o.
Halrs Catasrh Cure u taken fnternsily, acting
directly upon the blood end mucous surfscss Of the
eysesm. Testimonials sent free. Price IS csuh pa
bottle. Sold BY AZ Druggists.
Iaks Hans Family PMS foe eonstipasiou.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-09-13
Explosive Expert Dead,

DR.. August Dupre, chemical adviser
to the explosives department OF the
English Home Office since 1873, has
died at Sutton. Surrey. At the time
Of the Fenian agitation 1t was his
duty to examine the bombs and In
fernal machines discovered by the
police.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-09-13

When life's oil love, 'tis life: aught
elee, liz naught. Sidney LAnier.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-07-04
Interesting Old Cards.

>, Inc following copies of invitation cards
VI early date are OF interest to many 40
Wen remember the persons named:-
we. new Years ball, Jan. 4, 1881. Miss
a "ealthy Wood is respectfully invited to
ss'ehd at Capt. J. Barrett's hall in STRAIT
, ,ola az z o'clock this afternoon. c. Bar
1 p, b. F. Wood, H. Morrill,, N. w.
rierce, managers"
-. ine following card is headed with salu-
III 1'On 'Tempus saltandi est, ecci cap
>, T. Win Miss Wealthy Wood attend
dar sne nan OF Capt. Joseph Barrett on Fri
nay, 'he 9th day Of February, at O'Clock
F. p., m' Justin s. Morrill,, Benz. F. Wood,
cO"s v Bliss, George Stearns, Shubel
converse converse, Harry Morrill,, Phineas Pierce,
Ian 'ii ,Oa OF arrangements. STAFFORD,
,in ~ the above committee, Justin S. Nor
an M was afterward member of Congress
inr;. senator from Vermont. The person
81 s.e was the wife OF Freeman Walker
Ros nlsnord, mother Of Frank Walker OF
ber y W. VINO for several years was mem
4 VI piaisdells orchestra OF Concord, N.
o,oh aiiu now plays clarinet with the Barre
es a,aestra' He is the possessor Of the
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day.
South Royalton.
Fred Ranney and daughter, Lora, were
In Bethel Monday.
Max sanborn OF Mortified is spending
his vacation at the vose House.
The ladies' Benevolent society met
wednesday with Mrs. Oscar Ellis.
Fred and Alfred Hitchcock from Massa-
ehusetts are spending their vacation here.
Henry Hoyey is at home from Wilder,
where he Is superintendent ON a river
job.
The ladies of the NJ. Z. church will
serve Ice cream and cake Thursday after
noon and evening,
Sunday at the Congl church will be
the regular quarterly communion and re-
eeption OF members.
Miss June Jarvis, who has been spend-
ing several weeks In Pittsfield, will start
Friday for Loon Lake, n. Y.
The "Pittsfeld Stars our local bows
baseball team, crossed bats Saturday with
the stoekbridge nine and defeated them
by score of II to 4.
Rev. Mr.. Goodrich, former pastor OF
the NJ. Z. church, with Mrs. Goodrich,
spent day recently in the home OF Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Hovey.
The strawberry and ice cream festival
held in the Cong'l vestry was pro-
nounced success. About i25 were served
and games enjoyed until late hour.
At the c. Z. society Sunday night, the
following officers We're elected Pres, II.
w. Day; vice pres, Mr.. Butterfeld; Sec,
Lora Ranney; treas, Cleone Morrill,;
supt. Junior department, Mrs. o. J.
Ellis.
The following pupils OF the grammar
school were not absent during the spring
term:-Oscar Bennett, Earl Davis, Edwin
Lamb, Cleone Morrill, and Eula Parmen-
ter. Absent one day or less:-Kate Da-
Wis, Hazel Durkee, Grace Pinion and AL
slime Rorison.
The many friends OF Mrs. Lizzie BALD
VIM Allen were saddened TO hear of her
death, which occurred at her home at
Wayland, Mass, Tuesday morning, June
25. Many years of her life had been
spent in this place and ii was her kind
and cheerful disposition that won her
many friends. She left to mourn her loss
a husband, son, four brothers and one
sister.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-07-04

will mali you free to prove merit sam
pies Of my DR.. Shops Restorative and
my book on either dyspepsia, the heart
or the kidneys. Troubles OF the stomach,
heart or kidneys are merely symptoms OF
a deener ailment. Don't make the COM
mon error of treating symptoms only.
symptom treatment is treating the result
II our aflment and not the cause. Weak
sJ..ach nerves-the inside nerves
mean stomach weakness, always. ana
the heart and kidneys as well have their
controlling or inside nerves. weaken
these nerves and you inevitably have
weak vital organs. Here is where Dr.
shoop's Restorative has made its fame lame.
No other remedy even claims to treat
the "inside nerves." Also for bioating,
biliousness, bad breath or complexion
use DR.. Shoop's Restorative write me
today for sample and free book. Dr.
shoop, Racine, Wis. The Restorative Is
sold by Victor A. Grant.
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6rown--Ranney Nup.isis.

One of the largest church weddings
which ever took place in Pittsfield was
solemnized at the Methodist church June
% at noon, when Miss Lucy Inez Ram
ney, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Harris G..
Ranney of Pittsiield, became the wife Of
Clarence Alvin Brown OF Rutland. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. Z. l..
NJ. Barnes in the presence of large num-
Der of friends and relatives, while Mrs.
w. S. Bassett of Barre presided at the or
gan, playing softly during the service.
The church was decorated in green and
white, the ceremony taking place under
an arch of evergreen, from which was
suspended bell OF white roses. AT the
opposite end of the center aisle was an
other arch, from which were suspend
ed two hearts entwined, also composed OF
white roses.
The ushers at the church were George
A. Brigham and Jonathan H. Ranney of
Pittsfeld, DR.. F. A. Edmunds of Gays
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vile and George w. spaulding of Rut,
land. The bride was given away by her
father aud Was accompanied by Mrs, q.
W. epaulding OF Rutland as mstron OF
honor, and Miss Jessie NJ. Davis and lzah
ID. kanney of Rutland and Misses Zilpha
and Znpah +. Rsnney of Pittsteld as
bridesmaids. Misses Charlotte and Ava
iyn spaalding OF Rutland were flower
girls and George Il. Cummings OF Boston
was best man.
There was large reception at the home
OF the brides parents, following the cere-
mony al the church. Mr.. and Mrs. Ran
ney, the brides parents, and Mrs. III. c.
NanWagner OF Albany, n. ", the
groom's mother, assisted the bridal eou-
Pile In receiving, before an arch OF maid
enhalr ferns. The house was prettily
decorated for the occasion, the arrange
ment in the dining room being especially
attractive. A large bouquet OF pink car
nations made handsome eenterpiece,
and daisy chains reaching from either
corner OF the table to the center above,
added TO the pretty effect. Mrs. q. A.
brigham OF Pittstleld and Mrs. q. l..
Kirk Of Rutland served at the table,
while Miss Corinne Walker and Miss Sa-
rah Z. Hoag OF Rutland and Miss Muriel
laGois OF Pittsfield acted as walters.
The bride wore a handsome gown OF
point d'esprit over white tatfeta and car
ried large shower bouquet OF white
roses and lilies OF the valley. The ma
tron OF honor wore a similar gown and
carried pink carnations. The brides
maids were gowned in pink. The
groom's gift to the bride was diamond
and pearl brooch, and the favors to the
ushers and best man were scarf pins.
The bride gave the matron OF honor and
bridesmaids each a set OF beauty pins.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brown will make their
wedding trip in Boston and New York.
They will be at home after Aug. at %
Morse place, Rutland. The bride has
been employed for several years in the
Office Of w. c. Landon 4 Co. OF Rutland
and Mr.. Brown is member Of the Clam
son Shoe company of that city.
Among those from out OF town who at
tended the wedding were Mayor and Mrs.
r. L. Richmond, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter A.
Clark, MIR. and Mrs. Arthur Lyman, w.
c. Landon, Winthrop l.. Davis, Miss
Corinne Walker, Miss Mary X. Hough-
ton, Miss Sarah Z. Hoag, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. G. Temple, Miss Dorothy c. Temple,
Mrs. Geo. L. Kirk, Mrs. G.. w. Park
hurst and Mr.. and Mrs. F. B. Kenney OF
Rutland, Misses Sarah, Jessie and Mar
jorie Chedel of Randolph, Mr.. and Mrs,
Lyman Gibbs OF White River Junction,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Bassett of Barre,
Mrs. Z. w. Pelton of Ludlow, Mr.. and
Mrs. Mason Estabrook of Randolph and
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Jones and daughter
o, Burlington.
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I'll stop your pain free. To show you
first before you spend penny what
my Pink Pain Tablets can do, l will mail
you free, trial package of them-Dr.
Shoop's Headache Tablets. Neuralgia,
headache, toothache, period pains, etc.,
are due alone to blood congestion. DIR.
Shops Headache Tablets simply kill
pain by coaxing away the unnatural
blood pressure. That is all. Address DR..
Shoop, Racine, Wis. Sold by Victor A.
Grant.
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WEST BRooKFIELD

The patrons OF the Vast Brookfeld
Creamery Co. are receiving 26c. pound
for butter fat.
Miss Mabel L. deau is caring for Mrs.
e. d. Waters, who has teen sick for a
long time and is failing.
The West Brookfield switch has been
out OF order. Mr.. Lane from Plainield
was here Saturday to repair it,
Several from this place attended the
annual fish banquet at East Braintree
Wednesday evening OF last week.
Mrs. Ed. LaBelle from Mortified. and
Mrs. James Boyle from Montpelier were
guests at L. j. Colebrook's Saturday.
j. W. Untiedt was in Mortified Satur-
day attending the directors meeting o.
the Dog River Valley Fair association.
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HANCOCK

Uphold fever. s - very N WIN
Marsh, brown OF Ludlow was at G. +.
Tn~ 80 last week, looking for horses.
yisiieda Adams Of Bernardston, Mass,
from M us daughter, Mrs. Harry Clafiin,
via WIZ; uursday until Monday, returning
ton Of r rye Mountains to spend his vaca-
ABOUT one month in that locality
meroiaa mango at Stockwell Brcs.' store.
retirs,,ss 10 stock COMPANY, and the
partnor OF c. J. Stockwell as business
from occurred last week, taking effect
the st tune LIST. During the heated term,
We1ne. VIII be closed at 7 O'Clock
Jay and Friday evenings.
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Stimulation Without irritation.

That is the watchword. That is what
orino Laxative Fruit Syrup does. Clean
SEES and stimulates the bowels without
irritation in any form.
II. A. Leonard, Randolph, Q. E.
Black, South Royalton, and all druggists
elsewhere.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-07-04
Bethel, Vermont.

School in No. 8 closed Friday, June 2s.
Those having no absent marks during the
term were Marian Batchelder, Lizzie
Beard, Ernest Churchill, Charles Jones,
Avs Lewis, Charles Mason, Harold Sim
mons, Edwin and Ernest Sprague and
Ethel Smith. Rex and Gerald Fullam
have had DO marks since they began to go
to school. Ruel Abbott was absent only
one half day. Faye Beard was teacher.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-07-04

han, "a leave town, ! viii sell
Rins .as,ion ON the premises satur-
q Paes, ts al 10 o'clock a. m, my
hh jay .Ss,mlne tools, wagon, harness,
hia- a.i.tIng OF mare weighing 1900,
go. ~, md sucking colt, cows, : sheep
saN ans ma many things not mentioned.
. sn Dawson, Washington, W. wv
NslIT' IGoatrvy, Auctioneer.
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VERSHIRE

E. E. Porter was in town Monday.
The creamery paid 24lc. for May
butter,
Edward Woodcock spent Sunday at
Thetford Center.
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chelsea Home News.


=. horse for sale. Enquire OF
Good W. w
! y IN ohio Improved White Chester
Aas = Mace Nv A. w. hoyt.
The Washington times., 1907-12-08
BATHoS AND LAW.

Pro. Brander Matthews, the noted
writer and teacher, at a recent dinner
talked OF bathos with his usual wealth
OF apt illustration.
I'VE find a deal Of bathos in the law
courts he said. An excellent exam
pie occurred in q Massachusetts judges
summing up a larceny case. He said
For forty centuries the thunders OF
Sinai have echoed through the world.
Thou shalt not steal" This is also.
gentlemen, principle OF common law
and rule Of equity
In n murder trial-the accused had
killed soldier-another Judge said:
John Jones, not only have you com
mitted murder. but you have also run A
bayonet through the breeches Of one of
our august republics cavalry uniforms .
"A Sunapee Justice of the peace re-
buked a thief thus:
Prisoner. a bOuntiful Providence has
endowed you with health and strength.
instead OF which you go about steaIIng
chickens. Exchange.