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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-11-29
young" means simply unmarried. A

Young means simply unmarried.
bachelor Of eighty is "a young man.
OF a bride still in her teens 1t wa
said that she was "a pretty lot bette
looking than when she was young
An old person Is not simply old. He 4,
"old ancient" Several New England
localisms are found In Cornish speech
as Cricket" for a small stool, Chores
for household jobs and "dowdy" for
pudding, though In America the latter
word survives only as part of pan
dawdy," the delicious deep spiced ap-
pie pie of country housewives.
A Cornish anecdote relates that q
small boy left at home to supervise the
family dinner while the rest of the
household were at church, having, like
King Alfred, neglected his duty and
allowed the fig pudding to scorch, In
his dismay ran to the church and from
the doorway made signs to the house
wife to come forth. She Indignantly
signed him to wait, which for time
he did, but at length, becoming impa-
TENT cried aloud In reply to her fur.
Their wtnks and grimaces, to the scan |
lal Of the startled congregation:
"Yiew may wfnky and skrinky as
ong as view du phase, but the fggy
iowdy is burnt gin the crockr-Liver.
POOL Mercury.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-11-29
He FoUaHT AT GETTYSBURG.

David Pal ker, of Fayette, N. Y,
who lost a foot at Gettysburg,
Electric Bitters have done
me more good than any medicine I
ever took. For several years | had
stomach trouble, and paid out
much money for medicine to little
purpose, until | began taking Elec-
trio Bitters. | would not take $500
for what they have done for me-"
Grand tonic for the aged and for,
female weaknesses. Great altera-
tive and body builder: sure cure fol
lame back and weak kidneys. Guar
anteed by X H Trimble's drug
store. boo
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-11-29
Not Quite Char.

4 well known clergyman of Boston
was once talking to some friends with
reference to the desirability Of chron.
illogical conference In ideas in the form
OF written statements, when he OBJ
served that there are times when this
method becomes trife too sugges.
tive.
"For instance" said the speaker, II
once heard minister In New Hamp-
shire make his usual Sunday morning
announcements as follows:
"The funeral Of the late and much
lamented sexton takes place on We'd
nesday afternoon at 8 o'clock.
Thanksgiving services will be held
in this chapel on Thursday morning at
II o'clock. "-Lippincotts.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-11-29
ToKY0's sLUMs.
Worse Than the Worst In Paris, Lon
don or New York.

Worse Than the Worst In Paris, Lon.
don or New York.
Tokyo has slums whose poverty
reaches the last depth of human degra.
dation. Below the cellars Of Paris,
the alleys of London and the crowded
slums Of the New York east side, the
japanese capital reveals lower gulf.
1t Is a region that no ray lights. Your
mOldy man Of Paris and your 'hooli-
gan" Of London do have at times fierce
Joys and moments of acid pleasure,
but the microscopic intensity Of the
distress In the Shitaya quarter of To
kyo bars out all hope. Tokyo has far
too many poor people, and their dis
position Is pressing problem. Thou
sands are shipped to Korea and For
mosa, but the pressure steadily in
creases owing to the const y migra-
ton Of ambitious japanese from the
provinces to the capital city.
japan carefully avoids all public ref
erence to these great sores on Its body
polite. Their existence Is hidden from
the foreign visitor. Rarely does
tourist see the slums, and specialists
studying the city for precise informa-
ton are sedulously kept out Of the
poorest quarters. Japan Is SO sklllful-
ly press ACCENTED that the existence Of
these miserable purlieus Is not even
by the average student Of
conditions. 1t is journalistic rule In
Japan not to say anything that be-
rays weakness In the life Of the peo-
pie. and It Is rule generally observ-
ID. But there are writer's In Japan
who think that in adopting the civiliza.
ion Of the occident the republican
orm Of government should also have
'een imported, and these give the MIN
stry trouble at times by telling plain,
truths. The Kokumin
newspaper detailed representative to
I've the life Of the lowest and poorest
q Tokyo, and his articles dealing with
re in the Shitaya district created an
IMMENSE sensation. When translated
alto English IN pamphlet form the
overnment promptly bought up the
ntire edition and destroyed the plates.
Walter J. Kingsley in Worlds Work.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-11-29

urine scalds the flesh or If. when the child
reaches an age when II should be able to
control the passage. 1t Is yet afflicted with
bed-wetting. depend upon 1t. the cause of
the difficulty Is kidney trouble, and the first
step, should be towards the treatment Of
these important organs. This unpleasant
trouble is due to diseased condition Of the
kidneys and bladder and not TO a habit as
most people suppose.
Women as well as men are made mis-
cradle with kidney and bladder trouble,
and both need the same great remedy.
Ihe mild and the immediate effect OF
SwamF.Root IS soon realized. II Is sold
by druggists, In fifty Esk
cent and ono dollar AXk1 %%$h
sizes. You may have 4 .:safs'
sample bottle by mail sslsss..sE
free. also pamphlet tell Homo Of Swamp Roo.
ing all about It. including many Of the
thousands OF testimonial letters received
from sufferers cured. In writing DR.. Kilmer
& Co.. Binghamton, N. r., be sure and
mention this paper.
Don't make any mistake, but remem
Der the name, Swamp. Root, DR. Kilmer's
swamp Root. AMI the address, Bingham.
on, N. Y, on every bottle.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-11-29
APPENDICITIS

Is due in large measure to abuse
OF the bowels, by employing dras-
tic purgatiyes. To avoid all dam
ger, use DR.. Kings New Life Pills,
the safe, gentle cleansers and in
vestigators. Guaranteed to cure
headache, billousness, malaria and
jaund;ce, at K 81 Trimble's drug
store. 25c.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-11-29
THEODORE HOOK.
Stories Of the Greatest Practical Joker
oS L;s Nav

h
Stories Of the Greatest Practical Joke,
Of HE Day.
OF the list of geniuses the name OF
Theodore Hook Is near the top. Al
sixteen he was making big income
and enjoying great popularity. His
name was blazoned In the papers az a
prodigy, his portraits were In the shop
windows, and he had free admission to
all theaters and other places Of amuse-
ment. For years he was a social and
literary lion. His last words were:
1T Is only to the grave that must be
carried. II my poor children were
safe would not care. lam suffering
under constant depression of spirits
which no one who sees me In society
dreams Of"
Hooks practical jokes were the talk
Of the day. His intimates egged him
on continually, and there was nothing
he would stop at. One day they point.
ed out to him as an appropriate speci.
men for his museum a gilded eagle Of
enormous dimensions which had just
been erected over grocer's shop. A
few weeks afterward while entertain
ing his coterie at dinner at one Of the
old taverns he ordered the "game" to
be served. To the establishment Of the
guests the waiter entered the room
staggering under the burden Of dish |
Of unusual size. On uncovering II |
there was produced the Identical eagle |
which Hook as a practical joke had
contrived to carry of. Merely for this
sort Of fun Hook used to pull of
knockers and bell handles, carry away
tradesmen's signs, oyerturn the boxes
Of sleeping janitors and do other devil
ment until he had q roomful Of house
bold attachments and street orna-
ments.
One night Hook was passing great
house where there was reception Of
The SWEETEST Of the swelfs. Dinner had
lust been announced. He said to the
friend accompanying him: John, I'm ,
going in here to spend the evening. Call I
or me at II O'clock" The friend was
Fortified. Said he in protest, "You do I
lot know these grand people, and you {
re not an invited guest" "Thats all t
light. Call for me at IL" Knocking Z
t the door, he gave his hat confident
? to the lackey and was ushered up e
tairs. Entering the drawing room, he .
ffected at first to have discovered his I
listake and poured such sallies of wit +
hat the host and hostess actually 8
ressed him to stay for dinner. d
At II o'clock, when his friend called, D
OF knowing whether he would find y
look at the reception or In the lock- Il
p. he was more than astounded on s,
ltering the drawing room to see Hook Ct
lated at the piano delivering some e1- j,
'mpore poetry to bevy of the fair II
It women in the gathering. Perceiv- pl
g the entrance Of this friend, the et
actical joker, who had not hitherto W
vulged his name, arose and said: ii,
Tn very much pleased with your fare, 70
your cellars as good as your cook; BIZ
Ny friends Mr.. Terry, the player. T..
And I'm Mr.. Theodore Hook. 40
The king, being present and full OF =.
joyment, took a great fancy to Hook H.
d Immediately appointed him treas. ,n
er to the island Of the Mauritius ,,t
tn salary Of $4,000 a year.-New n,
'rk Press. -.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-11-29
CURED OF BRIGHT's DISEASE

Mr.. Robert O. Burke, Elmira, N.
T., writes: Before [ started to use
Foley's Kidney Cure ! had to get
from IL to 20 times night, and |
was all bloated with dropsy and
my eyesight was so impaired [
could scarcely see one of my, fami-
ly across the room. / had given
up hope Of living, when a friend
recommended Foley's Kidney Cure.
One SOC bottle worked wonders
and before | had taken the third
bottle the dropsy had gone, as we'll
as all other symptoms of Bright's
disease" K. H. Trlmble.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-11-29
The REV. IRL r Hicks 1908 ALMA
MAC.

Is ready for delivery and exeels
all former editions in beauty and
value. The cover is a beautiful
design in colors, the entire book is
full of fine half tones, astronomi-
cal engravings and interesting
matter. II contains the Hicks
weather forecasts for the whole
year, finely illustrated. The price
by mail is 35 cents, on news.stands
30. Word and Works, the Rev Irl
r Hicks fine monthly magazine,
contains all his weather forecasts
from month to month, together
with a vast of the best family read
ing. The price is 81 a year and
one almanac goes with each SUBJ
scription. Address Word and
Works Publishing, 2201 Locust St,
St. Louis, Missouri. Write for
rates on almanacs in quantities.
Agents wanted.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-11-29

and cheerfulness soon
disappear when the kid
neys are out Of order
or diseased.
Kidney trouble has
become so prevalent
that II Is not uncommon
for q child to be born
afflicted with weak kid
neys. 1.-THE child urin-
afAe foo oftAn ;f Al.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-11-29
Notice to Taxpayers

| will be at the following places
in the county of Highland, at the
times herein stated, prepared to re-
ceive all State taxes and County
and School leYies for the year 1907:
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-11-29

At Monterey, Court week and %,
81, %, and both November.
On the first day of December,
1907, FIVE per centum penalty
will be added to all unpaid taxes
and levies as required by law.
J. A. JONES, Treasr.,
Oct. 30, 1907 Highland Co.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-11-29
New PURE FOoD AND DRUG LAW,

New PURE FooD AND DRUG LAW.
We are pleased to announce that
FoIey's Honey and Tar for coughs,
colds and lung troubles is not af-
fected bv the National Pure Food
and Drug Law as it contains no
opiates or other harmful drugs, land
we recommend it as a safe remedy
for children and adults. X. H.
Trim BILE.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-11-29
Women as Well as Men
Are Made Miserable by
Kidney Trouble.

Kidney trouble preys upon the mind, dis.
and lessons ambition; beauty. vigor
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-04-18
PRESIDENT TO STUDENTS.
Mr. Hcnedict's Services TO the Univcr-
sity of Vermont Touched Upon.

At the opening of the college session
Wednesday, April 10, after the Easter re-
cess President Buckham alluded to the
death of Mr.. Benedict He said in part.
II feel it to be a duty 20 say few words
to the faculty and students about the
great loss we have sustained in the death
of Mr. Benedict At other times and
places justice will doubtless he done to
him in his public capacity, but here we
remember him chiefly In connection with
his services to the University. | believe
that the address he gave here in this
chapel, on "Thc Press as Profossion."
must have been the lat address he gave
on any occasion.
You may remembcr tho closing words
Of the address, which .cemcd to some Of
us, who hav" lonk known him, as a mod
est, but mildly approvi1T verdict by him
self upon his own carer. And. somehow,
WHOM man full Of yclrs speaks of him
self in that mellow and half solemn tone.
We have Il feeling that we are listening
to his last words-as we did at that time.
And It was quito fitting that those words
should have been spoken here. Mr. Rene
dict belongs to a family which may be
described as an ominortly university fam
ily-as this memorial window tostifes.
His father was for many years a member
Of the faculty. Of that famous faculty
memorable in our history in the 3O's and
i0s His four sons, the four Benedict
brothers, all graduate, Gavo to the INT
v"rgitY this window i7 memory Of their
father. George Grenvil,c benedict was a
trustee longer in ecryco than any other
trustc" the tnlvorsit, eyer had II, has
been secretary az tho hoard rrn,, tcC- "a
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-04-18

of a Misunderstanding between him and
Mrs. Crossman, both of whom were pres
cnt at local social function when, as the
plaintiff claimed. Quinn borrowed her dia-
mond and failed to return the jewel. The
case gained wide notoriety when heard
in city court year ago.
a plea of guilty was entered Thursday
In ihe case of State US. Minnie Powers,
who is charged with illegal liquor selling.
Sentence was deferred
The motion to arrest Judgment and set
aside the verdict in the case Of DR. II. u.
Snyder VS. +. l.. Parmalee, apt, has been
denied by the court The case was re-
Gently tried, the plaintiff being awarded
S11 and costs
An order was made by Judge Hall
Thursday morning in the case of pljny j.
Cowlos vs. Max Agel. apt, "A suit growing
out Of a partnership which formerly ex-
listed between the parties. The order is
that the contract rs to the dissolution Of
the partnership be impounded for the
benefit Of both parties.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-04-18

an open switch and plunged into three
freight cars on a siding. Every car of
tho train was deraled and some OF them
were considerably damaged The derailed
cars ploughed over the ties for distance
of 80 rods. BY a circumstances which
seemed little short of miraculous no one
was injured in the disaster, although the
cars were heavily laden with pas
sengers.
The train crew was exoncrated from
any charge of negligence from the fact
that the switch light was IN position to
indicate that the switch was properly
set Trainmen who examined the switch
after the wrccking Of the cars found that
It had been left unlocked and that the
light had been taken off and suspended by
a wire so as to appear as If set in reg
ular form.
Suspicion soon conferred on station
Agent McCabe. He was summoned to
testify in the investigation Instituted by
the state railroad commissioners. THIS
hearing was held first in Burlington and
was in progress at st. Adams when Nc
Cabc disappeared.
He was traced into Canada and after
being followed through the province OF
Quebec was at length located in re-
mote farmhouse. After some hesitation,
McCabc consented to return to Vermont
without process Of extradtion.
The perjury proceedings were dropped
because the last Legislature repealed the
| statute under which they were brought
and reenactcd a new statute
The following other cases have also
been mol pressed state Us. Jerome
Dcmars. larceny; state vs. Frank Robin
son, liquor; State VS.. Charles Rowe, in
toxication; state W. Elwood Cook, lar
ceny.
! In the case of state VS.. David Bastile.
| intoxcation. an entry Of not to be brought
| forward was made The bail in this case
was called and paid at the last term
of court An entry Of not to he brought
| forward was also made IN the case Of
state vs. Horatio Elwoll, Jr, who was
charged with breach of the peace.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-04-18
The Knowing Ones
Are Many in Burlington.

Hundreds of our readers know all
about Doans Kidney Pills. They have
heard their neighbors discuss their
merits and they have endorsed them
publicly themselves. Read what this
citizen says. Can you ask for better
proof?
Miss Kate A. Hayes, Of 1862 No Bat
terry St, Burlington, VT, says: Il no.
ticed In local paper that Doan's Kid
ney Pills had proved n great benefit
to people trouble as i was and going
to the Park Drug store | procured a
box. They cured me of an attack of
hackache that had annoyed me for some
time and that was always worse when
| took cold or overexerted myself. The
remedy also helped me in other WAYS
and nearly always keep 1t in the house
and If | feel any symptoms of the trou-
BILE / take a fcw doses which always
brings Immediate relief"
For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents
Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo, New York.
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doans-and
take no other.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-04-18
PROBATE COURT.
summary of business transacted dur
tag the week Ending April 10.

Estate of I.enora II, Small, Essex.
Laura NJ. liinsdalc appointed admins
tratriX.
Estate Of william Henry Greene, Bur
lington; will proved letters tcstamentary
issued to Lucia Ann Greene as executriX.
Estate of 7'elesphOre Anger. (Sr) Col
chester. License to sell real estate grant
Cd.
Estate Of Cornelius y. Rhoads, Rich
mond: will proved. Edward \. Rhoads
and George RhoaGs appointed executors;
/, G.. Nichols ana Frank Z. Freeman
commissioners and appraisers.
Estate of Maryettc +. Rhoads. Com
nissioners and appraisers reports filed;
f. 4. RhoaGs appointed administrator de
bons non of said estate.
Estate of William H. Ice. Personal
property assigned to widow.
Estate of Emily Whitcomb. Burlington.
Will filed for probate; hearing April
q.
Estate Of Eusscl d Munson, Wiiliston.
Application for settlement and decree;
hearing April 27th.
Estate of George w. Lowroy, Burling-
ton. Commissioners report filed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-04-18
DEATH OF MRS. THOMAS.
Was - Years of Age and Had Been IN
Invalid for Some Time.

The death OF Mrs. Marcia NJ Thomls
occurred at her home, 81 George street,
Thursday morning. She was the widow
of the late william H. Thomas of this city,
who died some 16 years ago. She was born
In Burlington, and had lived In the city
all her life being 73 years OF age.
Mrs. Thomas had been an invalid for
several years, and her death was due to
stroke of paralysis, received three
months ago and from which she never
fully recovered. She was a member of the
Episcopal Church. and her kindness of
heart and patient ways endeared her 10
all who knew her.
She is survived by one son. Harry II,
Thomas. and a daughter, Mrs, w. l.. Nc
Cormick both OF Burlington; also broth
er, H. II. Reynolds, two sisters, Mrs.
George W. Hopkins, Mrs, Frances Start,
and two grandsops, William Grant
Thomas, and Thomas Allen cMCormick,
all OF this city. The funrcal service was
held Sunday afternoon at two o'clocl,
from her late home.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-04-18
What Our Reporter Saw in New York

A recent visit TO one Of the largest
paint factories in the world. disclosed
machinery that was producing 10000 gal
Ions of Paint, and doing it better and in
less time than 100 gallons could he made
by hand mixing.
This was the celebrated L. & NJ. Paint.
Tho l.. & NJ Zinc hardens l.. & NJ.
White Lead and makes g. NJ. Paint
wear like iron for 10 or Is years.
gallons L. & NJ. mixed with 3 gallons
Linseed Oil makes gallons of paint at
a cost of less than sl9o per gallon.~
If any defect exists in l., e. NJ, Paints
will repant house for nothing.
Donations OF l.. & NJ. made to churches
Sold by II. NJ. Hull Hinesburgh; S.
Bigwood Winooski +. II. Flagg & Son,
Richmond: w. s. Nay & Co.. Underhill;
C. l.. Hatch & Co, Waterbury, S. f,
Wilson. Fairfax.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-04-18
SILVER WEDDING.
Mr. ana Mrs. \. q. Ferguson Celebrate
the Happy Event.

Mr. ana Mrs. A. O. Ferguson celebrated
the 18th anniversary of their welding AZ
their home on LYMAN avenue Thursday
night, about $50 of their friends extending
ttcir CONGRATULATIONS between the hours
of $50 ard ten O'clock. Many appropriate
Gifts received during the past few days
indicated in measure the esteem in
which thcy are held. The guests were re-
ccived by Mr.. and Mrs. Ferguson. G. J.
Ferguson and Mrs. Fannie D. Johnson
while the Rev. and .4i's. i. d. Penney.
the Rev. ". A. Dawson and Mrs. W. H..
Alexander assisted in entertaining. How
ard Crane and q. W. Marks acted as ush-
ers. Mrs. w. +. Ferguson. Mrs. T. j. An
drews, Mrs, G. j. Ferguson and Mrs
Helen Doutney presided at the refresh
ment tables and the guests We're served
by Misses Helena Simonds, Virginia Fer
guson. Vida johnson and Florence Hill
Miss Leila Cameron presided at the punch
bowl and Miss Lila Bond ut the rcgistra-
ton table. Music was furnished by Ha-
gar's orchestra, and Il. l.. Kent catered.
Air. and Mrs. Ferguson We're married
April II. 1879, a the CONGREGATIONAL
Church in Richmond by the late Rev j.
+, Ferguson, father of the groom Mrs.
Ferguson was Abigail NJ. Andrews. daugh-
ter Of Judge T.. b. Andrews Of Richmond,
now 80 years of age, and who was present
at the reception last evening. Judge and
Mrs. Andrews celebrated their golden we'd
ding - years ago and lived together 63
years, Mrs. Andrews's death occurring a
few months ago.
Many friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Ferguson
will join IN wishing them many more
years OF happy married life.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-04-18
McCABE RELEASED.
CuseS against Him for Train Wrccking
and Perjury Dropped.

The cases of State against Patrick f.
McCabe, the former Central Vermont
station agent at Bolton, who was charged
with train wrecking, and with perjury be-
fore the State board OF railroad commits
sioners, were mol pressed Thursday in
Chittenden county court.
These cases grew out Of the wrecking
at Bolton. January 26. 1905, OF the even
ing northbound New England States
limited express train. The train. running
at the rate of so miles an hour, jumped
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-04-18
A VETERAN EDITOR

From tho st. Johnsbury Republican
Col. @. g. Benedict Of Burlington
dead He was the veteran editor of
Burlington Daily Free Press and
ranking officer of Vermont Journal
The state has lost brave soldier
laree-hearted and public spirited citi
and the profession its Oldest and N
respected member.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-04-18
DEAN OF VERMONT JOURNALISM
(From the Waterbury Record,)

Col. George Grenville Benedict, the
dean of Vermont journalism and editor
in-chief Of the Burlington Daily Free
Press, died at Camden, S. c., on Mon
day. He was en- route home from
Florida. where he had been spending
the winter. Mr. lSenedct's life has
he leaves is an honor to his fair name.
No man has done more for Vermont
The columns of his paper were always