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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-01-01

koping, Sweden, claims to have made
an important invention in fuel saw
ing. According to his method peat
is used in the shape of powder and
is said to give sufficient heat to use
steel in furnace without the use
of coal.
A new death test which precludes
the possibility of burial alive has
been discovered at the Lariboisiere
Hospital, in Paris, France. Expert
ments have shown that photographs
of bodies taken even few minutes
after death reveal clearly the out
lines of all the organs, whereas II
the photographs are taken during
life the organs are not revealed.
An investigation has recently been
made to determine the absolute sem
sitiveness of the ear. BY experiments
with a telephone and alternating
currents of frequencies $50 and 500
second determinate pressure varia-
tions were produced at the ear. me
experiments lead to the conclusion
that the normal ear can resound to a
pressure variation of about fourteen
millions of a millimeter of mercury.
A Photographic study of the Car
eel standard and the electric arc by
means of a graduated series of ex-
posures has been applied by Profess
sor Crueff A contrast between the
various parts of the magnified pho
tographic image Of the Carcel fame
does not appear until the exposure is
reduced to the minimum necessary
to secure an impression; and to bring
out this contrast, the negative must
be developed slowly and subsequent.
ly intensified.
Putnam patriot., 1908-09-18

Miss kathiene l.eavitt, of Wofces- ter. k the guest of local relatives.
 --iiev. F. F. fienait will preach In the Baptist church, thls ely, next sum day afternoon.
 --Thcfe will he n soeialls, address by Mr. Clark, of Philadelphia, on Union Square, Friday evening.
 Paddy Wilkes, horse belonging to R. NJ. Hoyle, of this city, won the 2.30 class race, at Woodstock Fair, in three straight heats.
 Mir. and Mrs. c. A. Hammond, Dr. Neil Macphater, and Miss Sara Holt, went from here to New York on Tuesday.
 A meeting of the Elizabeth Porter
 Putnam Chapter, D. A. is., was held al Inc chapter rooms, Rents block, on Monday, Sept, iith, at 3 P. m, precc- ded by Board meeting at 2.a0 7. m. Miss k. Lixzie Clarke, the regent, called lhe meeting lo order, and Harriet II. Brown, the Registrar, called the roll. A report of the Board meetings held since the last regular meeting in June was read by the eeordingESeerctary, Mrs. Clara Williams, and accepted Mrs. A. N. Bowen's report as Trea- sufef.
 "A song recital was given In A. Q. II. Hall Wednesday evening by Eur ton l.. Leavitt, assisted by Miss knth- lcne Leavitt. The poems for which the musical settings were written by MT. Leaxitt, were the compositions of Fred F. Rockwell Of Woodstock, and in themselves have much depth and rare charm. The composer seemed t0 have caught the spirit of the poet s0 closely allied was the music to tho words The interpretation of the songs by Miss Leayitt, by reason Of her vo- caIixstion and clear enunciation, gave opportunity for appreciation Of bosh words and music. Mir. Rock we'll gave n reading Of one of hIs prose composl- tons during the evening. Miss Lcav- Ut gave two beautiful violin solos, . Hungarian air and lullaby. IL WAS m evening of great enjoyment to the good number of music lovers present, snd appreciaiiye thanks are due tho given Of the recital.
Putnam patriot., 1908-09-18

llcles, floral, tine arts, decorative. cult nary, etc, Itis noticed that they havc never established class for husbands, with awards based on scale of points, as we Judge the cattle, possibly having tn mind rule of the Society that no animal of Inferior merit shall he enti- tled io \ premium, and fearing dearth of winning material.
 We find many names of former real dents of this locality linked with the transactions of our Society, other than we have already mentioned. We can all recall J. F. Williams, William Rhodes Arnold, Jadson NJ. Lyon, Samuel NJ. Feaner, William Irving Bartholomew. whose records cvince so much care, and written In such beau- tifui style of penmanship. Please take notice ye teachers of modern schools. Lewis J. Wells, also secretary, with his sentences so terscly presented, also an excellent penmsn.
 Oliver II. Perry whose heart was al ways with agriculture. John nimon breeder of horses and cattle. author of American Horses and Horse Rrecd- inga John Giles and his splendid exhibitions of blooded stock, Geo. T. Bixhy, Geo. A. Paine. Benjamin sum nor with famous I.yoadale herd of short horns, headed by ai'arron Hub back 2d', the most magnitieient bull ever exhihited in New England, F. NJ. Fox, so enthusiastic over the hall dis play N. p. skinner, Martin Paine. Captain Erastus H. Wells, samuel C. Comins. James Allen, Edw. r. Warner, treasurer for many yeas. stephen Q. Bowen now of California, but always in our hearts. Henry w. 1 Hubbard and a host of others oi equal merit, which lime and space will not permit us to mention.
 These men and their associates made i the society of the past, creating il by hard toii and unlimited lime, they, with small resources did splendid work. All honor to them. The socicty is In our hands today. fifty years oi age, possessed af good pruperty, iansl yet good reputation, buildings tn excellent condition, on commenting grounds, free of dehi, and all enthu- siastie membership. We, with thess greater opportunities should do better than our predecessors, and make ths next hail century redownd lo the ere dit of the agriculture of famous olsi Woodstock. VIII you do il ?
Putnam patriot., 1908-09-18
Woodstock Fair
Fiftieth Anniversary.

Special class, donkeys-Wm. Jar. yais, Putnam, first.
 Class F, four-in-hand, heavy teams Putnam Coal company, first Glass c, two horse heavy team Westland farm, Pomfret, first; Claus Hagstrom, Thompson. second: Arthur Amasa Morse, x. Woodstock, fourth. LADIES DRIVING CLASS. There were two classes of five each. Awards were as follows; Glass Airs. Frank Kennedy, Day. vile. first; Mrs. Fred Williams, Wit. iiamsville, second; Miss Pearl Alton, East Woodstock, third; Mrs. x. E. Overlook, Pomiret, fourth: Mrs. E. Braeken, Webster, fifth. Glass B-Mrs. II. (. Atwood, Will Evansville, first Mrs. Fred Miller. Brooklyn, second; Miss Gladys Moves, Pomfret, third; Mrs. \. N. Barber. Putnam, fourth; Mrs. G. |, Roberts, Webster. fifth.
 The Society does not make horse
 racing an important feature, but as so
 many love to see racing, races were HAeA bAt IT ttft AstANeHN iaa htt
 made 2 mile in min., or had beaten
 the best records half a second, the hap
 py crowd were just as well pleased.
 There was to have been balloon as- tension but as the aerenaut met with
 an accident al another Fair he was not
 able to appear, so the expeetant were
 disappointed in the possibility of see | ing him fall from his balloon on their grounds.
 The addresses of Congressman Ed
 ward W. Higgins, of Norwich, and Dr. George Austin Bowen, of Woodstock Hill no doubt drew many persons who
 would not otherwise have attended the
 Fair. The Managers cannot have tee ! many good things. We give herewith complete the Address of Dr. Bowen,
 and regret that we are unable to do the same with the other address. The his torieal account of the Woodstock Ag-
 ricultural Society, from it's early in-
 ceptien, so fully and ably given by Df, Bowen. in his address, will be pfized l by every present and past resident oi 1 Woodstock.
Putnam patriot., 1908-09-18
Sketch of the Woodstock Agricultural
 Society Briefly Told.
BY DIR GRO. AUSTIN BOWEN


 There is trite saying in New En. gland regarding ones circumstances and fortunes, to the effect that his
 faculties of reflection exceed in power
 those of his perception, or as the verna cular expresses it, zones hind sight is
 better than his foresight. But his 1 tory must put on record that once there lived man whose foresight was
 fully equal if not superior to his hind sight. That man was not of past age but is alive today, and one of this
 company, you all know him, Mr. Ezra I C. May of this town. In the fall of
 ls5s, just fifty years ago, he said to MT.
 Chester Child, "Why can't we have an
 agricultural society of our own2 We
 have good town, many good farms, and many excellent farmers. 1 believe l il would be successful, and of material 1 help to the whole section". MT. Child agreed with him, no arguments
 needed, and further agreed to procure some notices calling for meeting on his next trip to Southbridge. This he did; they were X s inches in size for
 the printing of which MT. May paid
 in accord with his agreement. The l notice read as follows.
 NOTICE
 Is hereby given to All persons inter- ested in forming an association whose
 object shall be to promote the interests of Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts in Woodstock and vicinity, are re- quested to meet at the vestry of the Baptist meeting house in South Wood stock, Saturday the 18th day of No vember, 1858, at o'clock r. M., to devise ways and means to carry the same into effect if thought expedient. A full and punctuaI attendance is
 earnestly solicited. Woodstock, Oct. 10th, 1858.
 The historian will score two points here, the we'll known utility of Bap- tist church, especially the one over yonder, and the good luck attending the 18th day of the month- The fol- lowing named persons were present: Chester Child, Geo. A. Penniman,
 Edward Killam, Amasa Chandler, Wm. K. Arnold, l.. $. Penniman
 Ezra C May. (. C. Potter,J W. Wells
 Nine progressive men. IL means
 something to be q progressive man,
 how many Of the citizens of our vicinity
 today carry that trade mark2 History
 is indeed rich for now we have nine
 men whose foresight vas equal 10
 their hind sight for they immediately commenced wofk. MT. Ezra L. May
 was called to the ehair and Geo. A.
 Psnniman was made clerk. Mf, Pen
 niman is in esteemed old age, and by
 reason of inlimlities is unable to De
 present, but have the pleasure of
 presenting io you Mfr Ezra C. May.
 NIT. Edward Killam and MT. Afnasa Chandler. II must be gratifying to these gentlemen to look over this beau iifnl fair ground today, owned by the society, and free from debt, b see is
Putnam patriot., 1908-09-18
Interestina LOcAls

" atIii tof u3ts VI tbtk hkunit r ASIs
 Attend Big Putnam Fair, Oct. e-s.
 Pleasure galore at BIg Putnam Fair.
 Exhibit at Big Putnam Faif, Oct. 6-s.
 Hurrah for Big Putnam Fair, f)ct. ss.
 Furnished rooms to let, with ifn- pfoyeHlents. Meals near by. 8stf T BExsoR, isi South Main st.
 5peciaities st JeweIer 5haw'z. We'd ding invitations, silver, ctt giass, eiife stationery. W--sB
 Have you triei ArnoId's oysters thfs season? The first are always excellent. Fresh every day.
 Pianos that have been rented for the summer at special pficess also flfSe ehickering square, just right for church, school of hall. only sB5. Jew eler shaw. Ht-a8
 You are cordially Invited tc atten1 the millinery olsnfng n A. n. AsAnnss, Putnam, Wednesday and Thunsdaya < Sept. 2 and 2i-
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-04-16
u Modern Jean vaIlean.

A story that bears close parallel to
that of Jean Vatican, hero Of Hugo's
Les Misefabies, is that OF -pns Taylor,
who. 25 years ago, in an election fight at
Port Even, N. Y, killed man named
Murray by striking him ON the head with
brick. Taylor fed, was liter arrested
in Ireland, but escaped. He came back
to America, settled in the West, where,
under an assumed name, he has led a life
of honor and promineRce, being now at
the head OF . great notwithstanding enter
prise, with wife and six children who
are ignorant Of his record. All hope OF
bringing him to justice had passed in
New York, when recently he communi-
Gated with the authorities and asked
them to investigate his case. This was
done, with the result that the indictment
long standing against him was dismissed.
All the witnesses in the case were dead,
and it was but q case of manslaughter at
most. Taylor's present identity is
known to but three persons, who will
guard the secret inviolate.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-04-16
Political Drift of the Week.

The Taft and anti instructionist forces
in Massachusetts, harmonized their differ
ences and avoided contest in the Repub-
lican state convention Friday. The plat
form recognized that the majority of the
delegates were for Taft, but gave no furth-
er expression of preference or instruc-
ticns.
The Virginia. state convention instruct
ed for Taft.
The New York Republican convention
Saturday instructed its state delegates for
Hughes. Two of the districts in New
York, at least, will be represented by Taft
delegates. The Westchester district in
structed unanimously for Taft.
Later returns give Taft more votes in
Wisconsin that were first credited him.
At the New York state Democratic con-
vention, held this week, the committee
on resolutions, % to a., defeated Bryan
instructions, and it was evident the dele
gates would go uninstructed.
Delaware Democrats instructed for
Gray, regardless of letter from him stat
ing that he was not prepared to enter the
field.
Democratic primaries in Pennsylvania
indicate that the stats will be opposed to
Bryan.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-04-16
WHAT is DOING
The WORLD OVER
A WORD ABOUT THE LEADING
EVENTS OF THE WEEK.
President and Congress Busy.

President and Congress Busy.
The Senate, by q unanimous vote,
passed the employers liability bill that
had already passed the House.
Under the conference report on the wi
dows' pension bill, all widows married
prior to June 81, 1890, will receive PEN
sions at the rate OF s12 month. 1t is es-
timated that this will affect $4,000 wi
dows, and will increase the pension roll
$4,000, 900.
There is sharp contest on in the
House over the attempt, led by Represent
ative Hobson, to provide for four new
battleships at cost of $50, 900, 900, in
stead of two, as the bill provides. A spe-
cial message came from the president
Tuesday supporting the four battleship
plan. 1t is predicted, however, that only
two will be authorized.
Senator Foraker made an eloquent
speech in opposition to the Warner bill
relating to the restoration of the dis
charged Brownsville troops by presiden-
tial order Tuesday, at which time the
galleries were filed, colored people pre-
dominating.
The president Monday vetoed what is
known as the dam bill, because the gov
ernment realizes nothing from giving
away valuable power rights in the dam
ming of navigable rivers.
The House will not adopt the Aldrich
bill without important amendment.
The president has asked for additional
legislation to restrict the spread of an
archistic newspapers and literature
through the mails.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-04-16
Setback for Anti-Gamblina Bills.

The anti-race track gambling bills pro-
NOTED by Governor Hughes suffered a set
back in the New York Senate last week
which may amount to defeat. One sem
ator who had previously voted in their
favor voted against them on the final pas
sage, resulting in tie. By the casting
vote of the lieutenant-governor, the bills
were placed in situation where they can
be called up at any time. Governor
Hughes says the end is not yet. He has
ordered a special election in one vacant
senatorial district whose vote is hoped
for. Indignation meetings are being
held in some of the districts OF senators
who opposed. A special session Of the
legislature is considered probable if the
bills do not pass at this one.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-04-16
Prince de s.a.n Win. Anna Gould.

Prince He'll de Sagan and Mime. Anna
Gould sailed on different steamers for
France last week. After his departure,
the prince had made public by a friend
in New York statement in which the
betrothal of himself and Anna was ad-
mitted and fervid story of their court
ship given. The prince said it was their
intention to be married soon and to live
in retirement in France until the Count
de Castellane's debts were paid. Accord
ing to his story. Anna did the proposing
some mont his ago. 1t s said that Prince
de Sagan has run notorious course in
France, dissipating his fortune and lands
and running up debts amounting to over
&C, 600, 900. All these facts were made
known TO Miss Gould by her relatives
who oppose the match.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-04-16
Republican Caucus.

The Republican voters in the town Of
Randolph are hereby notified to meet at
Dubois & Gays hall on Saturday, April
1S, at O'Clock p. M, for the purpose of
electing seven delegates and seven alter
mates to represent said town in the Re-
publican state convention, to be held in
Burlington April 29 for the purpose Of
electing four delegates at large to the ma
tional convention at Chicago on the 10th
day OF June to nominate candidates for
president and vice president.
Also to elect seven delegates and seven
alternates to the district convention at
Montpelier on the 2Sth of April, for the
purpose of electing two delegates from
the second congressional district to said
convention.
Per Order Town Committee.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-04-16
:AsI RANpoIPh

Mrs H. L. Newell visited in Chelsea
recently.
Miss Ruth Sprague returned to S. r.
II. s. last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. VI. Waldo have anoth-
er son, born last Sunday.
Mrs. Howard Granger he's gone to
Sharon to care for the sick.
Miss Edith Greaves went to her home
in Bridgewater last Saturday.
Schools begin here next Monday with
Mark Hyde in the higher grade and Miss
Ina Emery in the lower grade.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-04-16
Roosevelt to Travel and Hunt.

At a recent dinner of hunters club in
Washington, President Roosevelt is re-
ported to have said that it was his inten-
tion to spend year after his retirement
from the presidency in travel outside the
United States, visiting some of the more
rugged parts of the world and indulging
in his favorite pastime of hunting big
game. He said that if Taft should be
elected as his successor his absence would
relieve him of the charge of debating
Taft's nOlicY.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-04-16
coIleue Discipline.

Three hundred and five cadets, more
than half the student body, of Clemson
college, s. c., were dismissed for playing
April fool pranks. They entered into
conspiracy to leave college if one of their
number was punished. The faculty
dropped the whole lot. The junior class
of New York university was under sus-
pension for a time last week on account
of haZing freshman.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-04-16
Randolph.
GEORGIA WHITE, Local Editor.
Lovely Woman"

Madam, hard at work, is cleaning
Pantry that she's simply meaning
To arrange, a spotIess thing;
When In midst OF all her putter
And the TIN and china clutter,
Lo she hears the doorbell ring.
With a smothered exclamation,
Savoring Of irritation
From peephoie she espies
Company, most unexpected.
who this awful day selected
For genuine surprise.
Hasty smoothing DER OF tresses
Followed by a change of dresses,
That recalls her social wiies;
And my lady sweetly gushes
Ger the guest to whom she rushes
With a face just wreathed In smiles.
She's been cleaning, she confesses
To the visitor she presses
TO remain. because she's glad
To enjoy rest from putter-
While the thought Of all that clutter
Nearly drives her raving mad.
She's sincere-perhaps-bu wonder
MAY my lady. why in thunder
Though she doesn't saw II sol
Does the other never tumble
To the wretched household tumble
And considerably go.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-04-16
He Got What He Needed.

"Nine years ago it looked as if my time
had come" says Mr.. c. Farthing of Mill
Creek, Ind. Ter. 81 was so run down that
life hung on very slender thread. 1t
was then my druggist recommended Elec-
trio Bitters. 1 bought bottle and / got
what needed-strength. l had one foot
in the grave, but Electric Bitters put it
back on the turf again, and I've been
well ever SINCE" SOC.
FL. A. Leonard, Randolph.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-04-16
Plenty Of Trouble

is caused by stagnation Of the liver and
bowels. TO get rid OF it and headache and
biiiousness and the poison that brisgs
jaundice, take DIR. Kings New Life Pills,
the reliable purifiers that do the work
without grinding or gripping. 25c.
II. A. Leonard. Randolph.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-04-16
SOUTH RANDOLPH

Julius Green has hired a man for the
season.
Earl Riford sold six cows recently and
Julius Green a couple.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. o. Morrill, visited in
Randolph the first of the week.
Emerson Morrill, visited his brother
and sister in Granville last week.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-04-16
France Won't Give Up Roy.

The French government has declined
to give up Paul l.. Roy, charged by his
wife, Glacia Gala, With killing her broth
er at Portsmouth, N. I'll. France is will
ing he should be prosecuted there, but
New Hampshire will not go to that trou-
BILE.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-04-16
one-Third Of chelses, Mass, Burnt.

Chelsea, Mass, suffered fire Sunday
which swept one-third of its area, des-
troying 1900 dwellings and public build
ings and making 10, 900 people homeless.
Several persons perished, 30 to IS were
injured and the property loss will reach
SO, 900, 900. The fire was the worst one
Greater Boston has known in many years.
A 45-mile gale swept the flames before it
and made fighting if hopeless.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-04-16
a Twenty Year Sentence.

81 have just completed twenty year
health sentence, imposed by Bucklen's
Arnica Salve, which cured me of bleed
ing piles just twenty years ago." writes
o. s. WooIever, of LeRaysville, N. Y.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve heals the worst
sores, boils, burns, wounds and cuts in
the shortest time. 25c.
II. A. Leonard, Randolph.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-04-16
Armor Belts Should BE Wider.

Admiral Evans reports that the armor
belts of the battleships are too narrow and
should be widened at the upper edge.
He thinks this can be done and the in
creased weight counterbalanced by doing
away with unnecessary weights now car
ried
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-04-16
New British Cabinet Formed.

The new British cabinet, with Herbert
Asquith at its head, has been formed.
Winston Churchill, the writer. is named
as president of the board of trade. Sew
eral of the members must go before their
parliamentary districts for reelection
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-04-16
Julia MarIowe . corespondent.

Julia Marlowe, the actress, has been
named by the wife of her press agent,
Karl Won Hermann, as correspondent in
divorce proceedings.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-04-16

GENTLEMEN
Speaking of shaving brush
es, we have to say we keep
the 400" and ssBlue Ribbon"
brands and will tell you how
they are made when you come
in. If they shed, we would
like them returned to
GRANTS 9RSo 9:FSs!o'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-03-12

crue to her father for this days work
among friends Us well as enemies, for
the fear of the law-dehers was an
omni-present fear with the small own.
er, stalking abroad by day and by
night. But Mary was glad and there
was new dignity about her that be-
came her well, and that grew out Of
this great call TO rally to the things
that count
At the far end Of the room they
found the justice Of the peace en-.
throned behind long table. His hon.
or, Mr.. James Z. McAllister, more
commonly known as Jimmie Mac, was
a ranchman on small scale. He
was ignorant, but of an ovcrwccning
conceit. lie had been n justice Of tie
peace for several years and labored
under the mistaken impress ion that
he knew law; but Gordon, on short ac-
quaintance, had dubbed him "Old Ne.
cessty" in despairing irony, after
certain high light Of early territorial
days who knew no law
The prisoner was brought in. His
was familiar personality. lie was
known to most men west Of the river