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SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE

At Jacksonville: R.H.E. ..s..........s OIdTle5lou ss..ss.r.s.s....... ( Batteries: Sitton, Evans and Roth: Christman, Willis, Reisenger and Fox. At Savannah: R.H D. Savannah .. ........... .010 POO 00l-4 Columbia .. ........... 600 031 115-11 10 Batteries; Hoff and Kahlkoff; .swenk and Hawkins.
 Augusta, Ga, April 13.-The feature of today's game in which the locals defeated Macon, was the heavy hitting of Ma loney. Bohannon and Kustus Score:
 R.H.E. Augusta .... .. .. ... .313 600 30%-10 il Macon :. .. ........... 100 900 0OO-1 Batteries: Comminger and Evers: Trib- ble and Robinson
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A Possible Assistance.

From the Washington Star.
 That man could scarcely write his name, yet he amassed a fortune"
 Perhaps replied Miss Cayenne, the absence of temptation to write embar- rassng letters helped him to succeed"
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$12.50 to $30.00 give you all the approved single and dou- ble- breasted models of smart est fashion in handsome weaves.
 MARLEY & BAUMAN,
 1924 First Ave.
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HarrIman's Battle Cry.

From the Chicago Record-Herald.
 Hartman fearlessly and emphatically reiteratets: Wow! WOW! wow!'
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Two-base hits--Persons. Three-base hit-Hardy. Passed balls-Hardy, Garvin. Bases on balls-Sorrell 4. Wilhelm 2. Struck out-Sorrell 2, Wilhelm 3. Time-1:45.
 Umpire-Pfenninger
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PRETZELS BEATEN
 FOR FOURTH TIME
MALARkEY oUTPITcHES SPADE, BUT IS WILD, AND TEAMMATES MADE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS LUCKY DOUBLE.

Atlanta, April 13.-rhe feature of to- days game came in the second innings when Hoffman hit for two bases, with all the bases full, letting in three runs.
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The Barons Had Things cinched and Then Went the Way of Bow-Wows. Fires Kept Off the
 Great Cold.
THE STANDING.
Results Yesterday.

Nashville 1, Birmingham 3. Atlanta ', Montgomery 1. New Orleans g, Shreveport l. Memphis 10, Little Rock g.
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Hohard Played Rings
 Around Seh,anee Lads

scores Three games were played against Castle Heights, and the series went against Howard. the Alabamians annex ing the middle game. The game yester- day afternoon was taken by Castle Heights, the score being 1 to 0. It was a pitchers battle, Howard being sat down without a hit Crenshaw, the young collegian pitcher, who is making a repu- tation, yielded but three.
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COTTON STATES LEAGUE.

Jackson, Miss, April 3-(Special.)- Jackson won the third straight from Co., lumbus. Score: R.H.E. Jackson ....... .......................4
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Games Today.

Shreveport in New Orleans. Little Rock. in Memphis.
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Detroit, April 1a.-on an easy chan
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Batteries Vahrensons, Leslie and O Mara; Littlepage and Turner.
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It is always interesting to watch De- troit and Cleveland. They are bitter rivals l esterday afternoon Detroit had the game tied up. Cleveland did not overlook any bets. however. and when an opening was made stepped in. Detroit was beaten.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-01-03
Hens Pay if Thew Law

what is more aggravating than the
refusal OF the biddy to lay when eggs are
Inc poultryman oftentimes sputters and
scoids and proposes to live on poultrv
UNI untii every hen is eaten, forgetting thai
tne plody always does her duty when She
is supplied with the necessary inpredients
ipr producing eggs. She likes to Law and
inen tax about it after she has done the
JOB, but she does not like to work wban
she is cold, chilly and poorly snnn,ied
with WIN warm, stimulating food. If she
to11 a., speak good English, she would
e eei, you I mat she would like few rations
each week OF green cut bone and meat !.
mat she would like a warm, clean home
s 90 nive IN IA home with plenty of sun
I paaa an9 southern exposure. Carroll s.
rage OF Hyde Park, Vt, supplies fresh
green gao cut bone and meat at $3.50 for q
Sto pound POI barrel, freights prepaid to any
s statsO IN a New England or the middle
states, and the money may be sent at his
FISK in registered letter, postal moneys m,s
oroer, express money order or check.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-01-03
JOHN II. MERRIFIElO.

With profound sorrow, Vermont
mourns the death OF John II. Merri-
field.
No man in the public life of our
state has had quite the same hold on
the hearts of her people. They trusted
him, honored him, loved him. Not
for his brilliancy of mini, his keen
ness OF intellect, his dauntless courage
was he esteemed-though there was
no deficiency in these qualities-but
he was revered-yes, that's the
word-revered for higher qualities
than these.
1t would be impossible to describe,
and equally impossible to understand,
the influence that this wise, good and
true man exerted everywhere he was
known. His constant and quite often
unsought advancement retuted the
idea that to be successful in politics
one must act the shady or tricky part.
John II. Merrifeld was great
man; for to be good is to be great
His heart was that of a child, so
tender and sympathetic always, yet
1t beat true to duty. If it requires
courage to cleave ever to the path of
right; to say no to the tempter; to
turn away wrath with a soft answer:
to maintain high ideals and attain
them; to breathe forth spirit so
sweet and pure as to touch all and
better all-then John Merriield had
the courage of lion, hidden-where
courage often hides-beneath a nature
so quiet, gentle and unobtrusive that
it made itself felt more like the sum-
mer breeze than like the flaming
hurricane. But felt, withal.
Among the blessings vouchsafed to
the writer, he will ever cherish the
opportunity he has had of seeing.
knowing and feeling this soul-so
new, so strange, so hall)wed, in our
public life.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-01-03
Railroad Commission Begin. Duties.

Alta meeting OF the new board OF rail-
road commissioners held at Montpelier
Friday, Rufus W, Spear Of Newport, now
register OF probate for Orleans county, was
elected clerk OF the board.
Representatives OF the Barre Granite
Manufacturers association and OF the
merchants OF that city appeared before the
board, seeking information regarding the
proper way TO bring the lack ~ railroad
facilities TO the attention Of the commits
sion, The board was unable 10 give a
hearing Friday, as notice must be given
previous to such meeting.
Ii was reported that fifty cars OF granite
ready for shipment were tied up in Barre,
aud that Montpelier and Mortified were
master John keefe OF the Central Vermont
Railway company has been in Barre to at
tempt TO relieve the situation, having re-
Gently performed service OF similar
nature in Swanton.
A hearing will be held at the Brooks
House, Brattleboro, Jan. l6, on the death
OF woman at that place Dec. %. A hear
ing will also be held at the Van Ness
House, Burlington, Jan. Is, ON the derail-
ment OF train at Shelburne Dec. p.
No date has been fixed for hearing on
the Nergennes accident OF Dec. 1, but 1t is
being considered by the board.
The board was in session at the state
house Thursday evening, with all the
members present. Col. II. S. Bingham OF
Bennington, the clerk OF the old board.
was present and turned over to the newly
appointed board the books, papers and
records OF the office.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-01-03
Shooting at Wedding Reception.

Andrew Farrell OF Ira is under arrest "a
the result of the shooting at the wedding
reception OF Miss Mary Parker and
Charles Gilmore Christmas evening when
the brides left arm was broken bv a
bullet and her sister in law, Mrs. Henry
Gilmore, suffered bullet wound in one
shoulder ''e
Persons standing in the doorway of the
house at the brides side when the shots
occurred claim that they saw Farrell
shoot but he emphatcally denies that he
himself or any of the party who were
giving the couple "horning," fired a
shot.
There are all kinds of rumors afioat as
10 the motive, jealousy being among
them, and for loss of a better reason
many people believe that perhaps. having
previously been celebrating Christmas
eve, some OF the serenaders became care
less and the shooting was purely acct
dental. Both women will recover,
Andrew Farrell was arraigned Dec %
on the charge OF committing an assault
with intent to kill upon Mrs, Charles
gilmore. The bride is confined To her
ped from shock and her arm NAV have
10 De amputated. The case was con-
tinued to Jan. 3. At the request of the
states attorney no bail is allowed.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-01-03
Shortens Open Season on Small Game

Senate bill l49 which was passed during
the last week of the legislative session
shortens the open season for nearly all
klads OF small game in Vermont. This
bill was made up by the joint committee
on game and fisheries with view to in
cooperating the good points of a flood Of
bills on fish and game matters which
were introduced in the general assembly.
The open seasons for the various kinds Of
nsh and game as provided by the new
law, which becomes effective February /.
are herewith given:
Trout, in streams, May 10 to August Is.
IN ponds, May to September /; rabbits,
September 10 to May 1; grey squirrels,
September 10 to December /; upland
plover, August l to December 1; quail.
woodcock and ruffed grouse, Septem Der
10 10 December l; wild duck, Septem her 1
to January l. The new law increases the
number OF cartridges (ruffed grousel
which person may kill in one season
from nfteen to thirty five, but not more
than five may be shot ia one day. Bull
heads are placed in the list of protected
fish.
The new act regulates the pay of game
wardens as follows: County wardens shall
receive Y day and expenses for actual
service; deputy wardens shall receive 81 so
day. All wardens have power to arrest
vlolators OF the fish and game laws ION
View," prisoners to be kept at the expense
OF the state until grand jury or states
attorney is notified and prosecution be-
gun.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-01-03
su,lsos.. "Moun.ainssr" Dinner.

The biggest event OF the year in Rut-
land Was the annual Christmas dinner
given by the Rutland Humane society
Dee. "a 10 poor mountaineers and their
children. The society had nearly 3u
guests, ranging from babes IN their
mothers arms to grey haired men, Ia
some cases whole families being enter
tanned For weeks committees OF women
have been making Investigations SO that
only worthy people might be invited aud
the srowd that was assembled was
one to excite pity, In some cases the
clothing OF men, women aud children
hung ia rags, aud some OF the babies had
shawls wrapped around them, but no one
went awav without being titted out with q
full suit of clothing.
Every guest was furnished tree trans
porlation TO aud from the city, some COM
Ing as far as ten miles, Caslleton, West
Rutland, Pittsiord, Chittenden, Clarendon,
Shrewsbury, and sherburne being the adj
joining towns drawn upon. The teams
were furnished by the farmers who put
seats in hayraeks in some easei and
brought their less fortunate neighbors to
Rutland where from 10 o'clock until 3
they made merry at the armory OF Co. A,
LIST Inf, V. n. e., in a way OF which few OF
them had ever dreamed.
The first thing Ia order was a big dim
ner. There was place for everybody at
the tables, big and little alike, and the
menu included all the features of Christ
mas dinner. To feed this assemplage OF
mountaineers, TO most OF whom a square
meal is a rarity, il required forty fowls to
make fifty chicken pies, 500 oranges, ten
pounds OF cocoa, two bushels OF potatoes,
loo dozen rolls, fifty cakes, fifteen pounds
OF sugar. i've gallons Of milk, twenty
pounds OF butter, and twelve gallons OF
Ice cream. The funds for all this were
contributed by local citizens.
Following the dinner concert was
given in hall adjoining the armory and
before being loaded into the sleighs for
the return trip the needy ones were furn-
ished with underclothing and outer gar
ments, most OF which were given. Be-
sides this dozens Of pairs OF new mittens
ana stockings were distributed.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-01-03
EXIT THE EDITORIAL PASS.

The Boston and Maine and the Cen
trail Vermont Railway companies have
notified publishers that under the pro-
visions OF the new railroad rate law
they will be unable to issue transpor.
tation to publishers in return for adj
vertlsing, as heretofore, but will paw
cash for all advertising ordered. This
matter OF ordinary private business
has some public interest, as showing
the relations that will in future exist
between railroads and newspapers.
Formerly, the practice used to be for
railroads to furnish annual passes TO
editors in return for advertising land
courtesies." This latter stipulation
led to more or less embarrassment. In
measure it put a ban on the free ok.
preston Of an editors opinions with
regard to railroads. The public was
"on," and when the editor showed his
pass to the conductor, other passen.
gers winked. The common view was
that the railroads owned the press
and it must be admitted there was
some reason for it.
Later, when the Grand Trunk took
over the Central, a new method was
adopted whereby publishers were
PAID in regular mileage for the actual
dollars worth of advertising done
lhe Boston and Maine provided trin
passes on demand, as earned This
system proved better all around and
was really open to no obj elton. unless
the public might infer that newspapers
were being subsidized indirectly
which wasn't the fact at all.
However, we believe the latest do
parture will commend itself to al,
parties interested, including the pub.
nc, whose business it is to know that
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-01-03
ESTIMATES FOR iso7-os.

On the face OF il, the recent legisla-
tive session appropriated largely in
excess OF available revenues in sight,
making deficit OF quite extensive
proportions likely at the end OF the
next biennial term, The total expendi'
lures authorized foot up something
over million dollars, or about $780,
600 more than Tor the past two-year
term,
Additional direct revenues We're pro-
vided TO the extent of about $4,000 by
the increased tax on railroad COM
panies. The remaining $4,000 may
be fully realized from the natural in
crease in corporation taxes; from the
new act relative TO taxation OF bank
deposits, as II is certain that very large
revenues will resalt from taxing de-
posts in national banks bearing two
per cent interest or more, which have
hitherto been largely untaxed, and
which is an altogether new source OF
income to the state; and also from the
practical removal of the exemption
limit on savings deposits, which will
bring home much money now placed
outside, with resultant benefit to the
treasury.
Under the new laws relative to COM
mitments to the house OF correction, TO
release OF DRINKS on pledge, 10 pur-
chase of supplies for and general con-
duct OF the state institutions, to control
OF state printing, etc, it is anticipated
that considera Die savings will result.
However, the financiers allow that it
will be close shave between receipts
and expenditures this term, with avail
able sources of indirect taxation about
exhausted for the future.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-01-03

Then, too, the time spent in foolish,
needless and worthless discussion pre-
vented important matters from receiv-
ing the attention they deserved. A
Wlndham county member of the upper
mousse, Tor instance, attempted in the
closing days OF the session to make a
lengthy and learned objection to a
certain pure food measure because it
referred to substances injurious to
man land other animals" It seemed
10 MN extremely strange that the
human race should be classed in the
animal kingdom, and it was only at
ter explanation that the federal law
contained the same expression and
That scarecrows and wooden Indians
didn't eat that he was willing to be
pacitied.- [Brattleboro Reformer.
An altogether undeserved "knockn
against a member who proved his
value time and again. The incident
was inconseluentlal; nobody tried to
make lengthy and learned objection
to the phrase referred to, and the
whole affair did not take over fifteen
minutes time. MAN" was retained
along with "other animals" only to
be classified where he belonged by the
lower house, when the bill got there
The Senate concurred in an amend
ment covering practically what was
proposed in that body in the first place
and the act was perfected in phraseol-
ogy SO that it did not appear ridicu-
lous. A good many of the criticisms
aimed at the legislators are doubtless
deserved; others, like this one. have
absolutely no foundation.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-01-03
Stubborn Fire In Bellows Falls

A stubborn fire broke out early on the
morning OF Dec. %, IN the fruit store of
John Baldesaro in Bellows Falls. The fire
spread to adjoining stores and the whole
building was soon in flames. The build
ing was occupied by the Bellows Fails
bakery, Cometa lunch room, John Balde-
saro's fruit store, Frank Saline, boots and
shoes, Exener & Holmes, cigars and res
taurant, and u. Byrne's barber shon.
Inc entire building was Quilted inside Of
al hour. "
=; W. Stewart, proprietor of the Bellows
Paiis bakery, lost 5000, insured for
sl'loO; Frank Pitcher of the Cometa lunch
rooms had just started and had all new
nxtures, which were destroyed, with no
insurance; John Baldesaro was partialIv
insured. loss about $500; Frank Saiino's
loss is about $780, and he is insured: Exs
ener d Holmes loss is $1,000, with partial
insurance; j. e. Byrnes places his loss at
fl,OO0; Frank Brown, owner of the build.
ing, loses 5000 and is insured. The upper
part OF the building was occupied by ten
ants, who escaped in their night clothes.
iio on practically everything. The build.
ing Will be rebuilt at once.
a. H.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-01-03

The savings banks had the laugh on
the nationals when the latter yielded
in submission to the principle of state
taxation of their deposits, but the
nationals also had their little smoker
when it developed that they could
accept deposits to any amount, by
payi the state tax, while each
separate savings bank or trust COM
pany can only take two thousand
dollars from a single depositor on
similar terms. And savings bank
men drew their law, too.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-01-03

the relations between the press and
corporations are open and above board
in all respects, The publishers do not
take pay for other advertising In
goods why should they of railroads ?
They viii get pay for anything they do
in cash, aud they may eSpend that
cash for mileage, tickets or anything
else they please, They will deal with
railroads Just as they deal with other
patrons, which Is ideal. II may or
may not curtail their revenues. Prob
ably Tor time the railroads will limit
their adyertising-they have begun
already by dropping the timetables
but they viii doubtless become con-
WINGED of the business prudence of
using newspaper space quite literally,
There will be no disposition on the
part OF the press TO treat the railroads
with less consideration than hereto
fore, even il they contribute less 10 the
publishers support. To do this would
subject the editor to the suspicion of
taking a sordld revenge, and would
quite destroy the effect OF anything he
might say.
Exit the pass. II has had an un-
worthy part in the public and political
life OF this country and state, Men
VINO would scorn a bride have felt the
subtle influence of the little paste
board, emitting them to ride when
and where they pleased without cost,
and have-probably without con-
sciousness, certainly they wouldn't
admit it-given full value in one way
or another to the corporation tender
ing it, sometimes at the expense of
honor and the rights OF others, The
railroad pass and square-toed justice
simply cannot exist together in the
same state. We congratulate the rail-
roads on their prompt compliance
with the spirit and letter of the law,
and believe that in the end they will
lose nothing by the step they are
taking.
They tell story about Chauncey
NJ. Depew, when he was at the head
OF the New York Central, and at the
zenith of his public career. An ac-
quaintance called on him and begged
a pass over branch line. Chauncey
said, My friend, should dearly like
to accommodate you, but really must
have some reason to give, in case of
question, tor Issuing such a favor.
What can you suggest ?" well, you
see it's this way. Tn the only pas
senger on our branch that pays fare,
and the others have taken to guying
me-" I'm pass" said Depew, and
the man was made happy.
We knew a man once who enjoyed
the rare privilege of owning Sleep
ing car pass, by courtesy of the same
Depew, He found it cheaper to
travel than to stay at home. Curious
ly enough, he thought Depew would
make fine president OF these United
States.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-01-03

Two very good examples OF news
paper enterprise have come forth from
Rutland recently. The Herald issued
a mammoth twenty-four page Christ
mas number and the Union Signal
produced very creditable writeup of
prominent men of Rutland.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-01-03

Bryan says he isn't seeking the DEM
ocratic nomination Tor the presidency,
but wouldn't dodge it if il were thrown
at him. TAFT says he probably won't
be nominated, but if he should be he
wouldn't refuse.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-01-03
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The first official act of Chairman
Redmond Of the Vermont railroad
commission was to miss a train,
Times.
There is no teacher like experience.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-01-03
Disturbed the conarena.ia.

-, Inc person who disturbed the congrepa.
"; i,olI iast sunday by continually coughing
9 Il requested TO buy bottle of Foley's
Randolph, and 9. A. Densmore. CheIsea
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-01-03

The sum OF $4,000 the Montpelier
banks will distribute January to de-
positors and stockholders is the wages
OF thrift Montpelier Argus.
Some OF it is the wages of legisla-
tors.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-01-03

Minimum charge 10 soc
Additional Rates tor special position.
Reading n0tiees, double rate,
Legal and Local Advertising.
Liberation, posting and estray nodees, 81 tor
seeks estate notices ta special legsi notices, Ice,
per ike tor sweeks, misunderstanding length,
VI and 20 copies furnished resolutions, b0ei cards
sfthsnks, 2Se, unsolicited poetry, &C. per line. No
hees In want" column or at head OF any town cor
fespondepee Toe. per line hrst Insertion when ave
tines or less are used, when more than ave, sd-
iltionailines at Sc. each. Subsequent Insertions,
ie. per line ~ three lines OF more are taken, II
l.. q. JOHNSON, Proprietor,
Randolph, VI.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-01-03

The railroad service is "sumpin
fierce" nowadays, II a passenger
train arrives on time-that is, not
more than half an hour late-travellers
are sure to miss it, 10: they count on
no such contingency. Freights dsap-
pear altogether and never come at all.
The trouble is not on account of snow
blockades, and while extremely cold
weather has its effect, that alone
would hardly account for the wide
spread Observation-Disclosures chaos-that
prevails. 1t is not limited to Yer
mont, by any means. The big rail
road systems make no better showing.
The common excuse is poor coal fuel
and congestion of traffic. When
things get started wrong in railroad
ing it is hard to right them. Delays
and poor connections grow as the cir
Gle widens. The arrangements are
probably doing everything possible to
strengthen things out, and until this is
accomplished it will amount to as
much to be patient as to kick, unless
the kick relieves our feelings.