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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-12-25
Train and Track.

IL Is an established fact that an cleo
tr.c locomotive eau haul heavier trains
ard NJ q faster speed than steam To-
connective OF equal power.
A movement Il on foot 10 introduce
traekless trolley lines into ireland. The
first will probably be from Donny-
brock. near Dublin. Go Bray. seaside
resort.
DIR. +. II. Milliner has invented q
>ontrivanee for sending wireless mes
sages from railroad stations to the
cabs ~ moviuA locomotives and be-
lieves Il will he the means OF prevent
Ing many train accidents. The mes
sages can I've sent n distance or $50
miles
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-12-25

u II ISIS CHRISTINA stepped out
NH Of the woods with her arms
full OF creeping pine. Her
eyes were bright and her
rheeks red under the white knitted
hood she wore. and fiecks OF snow iay
on her coat, shaken from the branches
with which she had been battling TO
gain the road. She locked left aud
right along the empty. snowy road
ere she stopped to gather up heap OF
holly branches that she had previously
laid there. She was looking for the
fairy king. out a-huntlng. to come rid
ing by.
In spite Of her forty years Miss
Christina had never given up the
child's attitude Of elastic expectation
toward life. Her solitary rambles in
the wood were enliyened still by the
possibility (all unrecognized, yet ever
present. that beautiful fawn, mot
tied and wearing a golden collar. might
step into the path at any moment or
harmless wolf enchanted and in dire
need of aid. thrill her by Its appeal for
succor. 1t was this unQuenched spirit
Of romance that led her into the snowy
woods to gather Christmas decora lions
for her cottage, which she occupied
alone. She would see no one all
Christmas day except the Portuguese
boy from the other house, who brought
the milk.
r. %
chiefly to the folks in the other house
No one In the village felt that Miss
Christina needed any especial thought,
with the other house so near-Just
across the dooryard and not even a
fence between-and, although practi.
cally every one understood that It's IN.
mates and Miss Christina were on but
Indifferent terms, nobody realized that
except for the journeys Of the Portu-
guese boy. who brought the milk and
sometimes shoveled a path for Miss
Christina to her precious henhouses.
the latch Of the door In the shed wall
Of the other house was never lifted for
any passing or repassing between the
two dwellings.
1t had been 50 long before Miss
Christmas mother died. and that was
six years and more ago. Since Miss
Christmas half brother had been los,
at sea and his widow had married
again, ten years now. there had seem.
ed little reason for neighborliness be.
tween the two houses.
Yet Miss Christina never thought Of
moving away from her home any more
than she did Of holding actual hard
feelings toward her busy. needless sis
ter.in-law or of seeking more friendli
ness among the village people.
A little bank account kept Miss
Christina free from actual want, thu
most r.ctd economies, practiced quite
a. a matter Of course. gave her a few
Injuries, her hens furnished her with
a real interest IN life. and she went OF
quietly, as she had always done. bar
boring a fountain of child romance II
her unsuspecting heart and living t.
all consciousness and outward appear
ance the simplest and most proSai'
spinster existence.
And along the deeply drifted roat
that winter day as Miss Christina
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-12-25
Medicine That Is Medicine.

Il have suffered a gOOd deal With IN :
lariA and stomach complaints, but !
have no~ found remedy that keers IA.
well, aud that remedy is Electric BIT
tors: a medicine that is medicine TO.
STOMACH aud liver troubles. and for Tui
doan conditions" says W. c. ki-sileI
of Halliday, Ark. El-etrie bIuer'
purify and enrich the blood, tone up the
nerves, aud impart vigT aud energy l.
the weak. You mouey will Ice Isiand
ed if it fails To help YOU. 5oc- at j. W
Thurston's drug store.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-12-25
Worids Fair For Panama.

Steps are being taken looking 10 the
organization Of an association for
concentrating the opening 81 the
Panama canal In 1918. II IA proposed.
II the scheme Is found feasible, to bold
worlds fair in Panama. Many Of
the most prominent men on the 18TH
mus have heartily Endorsed the plan.
which, II successfully carried out.
would mean much for the country.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-12-25
New, Weddino Sweetm,at

Brides and brides eleC ought to take
special interest In the newest fash
tonable condIment, for II Is orange
blossom preserve. II is a Moroccan
reiicacy and Is staple at marriage
feasts In parts Of Europe. Asia and
Africa. As made In Morocco II is
an exceptionally delicious sweetmeat,
while its appropriateness as part Of a
wedding collation. is obvious.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-12-25

plodded toward her home with her
arms full Of Christmas greens came
the fairy king ut last. She heard the
Jingle of his sleighbells behind her,
and her heart beat little faster,
sleighbells being in their very nature
full Of potential pleasure and excite
ment. Not for worlds would she have
looked round, but she felt no real SUI
prise when the sound Of the bells
slackened beside her and deep mas
culine voice asked her to ride.
Forty years may be long time 10
walt, but II one Is not conscious Of
waiting then the thing is an II It
might have happened ut any moment
She looked up now. her cheeks deep
ening in color, and replied with.
quick nutter Of embarrassment in her
voice. the embarrassment Of one not
much used to speaking with strangers,
but without distrust or hesitation.
Then she saw It was not q stranger,
although they had never spoken to
each other before.
It was the man who owned TIE
al e. u
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-12-25
Before They Acted.


LIEHHtI ItWUNUH N0UUItU arr
Nat 6. Goodwin was u farmer boy.
William Hodge was a mining engi.
necr
Arnold Daily was Charles Frohman's
ttiice boy.
Walker whiteside wished 10 become
o schoolteacher
Grant Stewart was professor a.
Trinity university. Toronto.
Edwin Arden was a miner, q ccv
puncher and q railroad mau.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-12-25
Oregon Apples Fer King Edward.

What are considered the finest sp.
pies ever grown in the United States
or any other country passed through
Boston recently on their way to the
table OF King Edward Of England.
They are known as winter banana ap-
pies and are two and a half times the
size OF an ordinary apple to which one
II accustomed. These apples are grown
ut the Beuiah land orchards. Hood
River, Ore. by Oscar Vanderbilt, an
expert orchardist, and they are con-
sidered the highest development In the
cultivation OF this fruit. Their color
Is perfect, the rosy blush blending
with the green In the most luscious
manner imaginable. In favor and tex
ture they are as good as they look.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-12-25
Tales of Cities.

New York city Is liberal paymas
ter. For. each minute Of the day II
pays $l32 to Its more than $1,000 serv.
ants.
Chicago has started vigorous cru
SADIE to compel physicians to repor,
contagious diseases. and as q salutar,
lesson two physicians have been mulct
ed $40 each for failing to record case
of diphtheria.
Manchester is located thirty.6v,
miles inland, but the ship canal. tina,
has cost over $S0.000,OO0 to build an,'
equip. makes 1t as valuable as a nor,
Of entry for all ships under 800 feet il
length as though 1t were on the coast
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-12-25

Hoarse coughs aud st, fly colds t
nay develop into pneumonia over mig!
'e quickly cured by Foley's Honey az,
Far, w it soothes infiamed memhran,
reals the lungs, aud expels the col
from the system.-J. W. Thu.ston.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-12-25

made sny difference how iong II vas
and We we're - busy taking rare OF
father As long As be wss alive that ]
didn't try: mean didn't notice" she
finished vaguely.
They rode on IN silence. They were
ssirtinx the oak wood now. On the
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-12-25
Apple Show With 100000 Entries.

Eight million apples from thirty
seven states. Canada. England, Ger
many, France, Norway and Japan
were entered IN the competitions at
the national apple show this year in
Spokane, Wash.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-12-25
Useful EvsuIasses.

A French army officer has invented
eyeglasses which enable the wearer to
see on all sides and the rear.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-12-25

This Food may be obtained OF
5 j Msroney Island Pond Vt
A b Farpham, Canaan. VI
W f Tripr, East Charleston, Vt
j b Holton, West Charleston, VI
) !. Blake, Morgan Center, VT
+ " Baldwin, West Stewartstowu. y "
G II Hall, West Stewartstown, y II
Royal Bros. Cnlebrook. y II
l. u Fogg, Northumberland y u
j Boucher x Co, Groveton. y II
F Is Spauliing, Lancaster, \ n
We want agents in every village where
our Poultry Food is not Sid Il il j. not
on safe in your village We will send YOU
freight prepaid l25-pound sack for $500
or 80 pound sack for - 20.
CARROLL s. PAGE
HYDE PARK, VERMONT
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-12-25
A GREAT BARGAIN
HYDE FARh,

is what we will guarantee you if you will sail
at any of our stores and select one of those
Beautiful Pianos which we have selected with
great care for the homes of Northern Vermont
and New Hampshire. If you can not call al
any of our stores cut out and send us the az
tached coupon and we will send YOU list OF
our Special Holiday Bargains with particnlars
of our Easy Payment Plan. Write us TO-DAY
and have one of these Beautiful instruments
in your home for Christmas
Yours for Music,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-12-25
II When 4
Romance Failed
A Christmas Story
By N. e. BAKER
Copyright. 1907. by n. &. Baker.
BY N. E. BAKER

4 EISs CHRISTINA stepped out
WI Of the woods with her arms
full OF creeping pine. Her
eyes were bright and her
The Globe-republican., 1908-09-17
SECRETARY WILSON CHEERFUL
Head of Agricultural Department on
Business and Political Condi-
lions in the West.

Head OF Agricultural Department OF
Business and Political Condi-
tions in the West.
James Wilson, secretary of agrlcul
ture, who has just returned to Wash
ington from a visit of two months il
the West, brings a cheering prosperit.
bulletin. He declares that the Yves
doesn't know much about the ALLEGED
business troubles. Its farmers hav'
magnificent crops growing, and are sell
ing the old crops and are preparing
to sell the new ones for high prices
Weather and crop conditions this sea
son have been excellent, and the new
crops, the secretary believes, will have
most buoyant effect on financial and
commercial conditions all over the
country. He confidently looks for q
continuation Of the Improvement in
business which has been apparent every.
where for the last few months, and
for Its forward movement at an ac-
CELEBRATED speed.
Generally speaking" said the secre-
tary, "the information of our depart.
ment shows that in recent years there
has been considerable increase in the
productiveness of the soil. We have
investigated this carefully, and there Is
no doubt that the acre yield of crops Is
showing most significant increase
We attribute it to better farming meth
DDS, to assimilation of the scientific in
formation about crop rotation, caring
for the soil, ETC.. which the department
and the agricultural colleges have
placed at the command of the farmers,
and to a general effort at intelligent
preservation Of the elements which en-
able the soil to do its best work"
Speaking of political conditions, Sec
rotary Wilson said that the drift in the
West is all for Taft, and he expressed
a strong conviction, based on his in.
quiries in number of states, that Mr..
Taft will carry all the states that
President Roosevelt carried four years
ago, so far as the West is concerned.
The feeling that Republican rule will
bring back general prosperity and as
sure its continuance is a powerful in
fuence with the voters. Later in the
the secretary will go on
speaking tour for the Republican ticket,
in New England.
The Globe-republican., 1908-09-17
Question Of Injunctions.

You ask me what | think Of pro.
vision that no restraining order or in.
junction shall issue except after notice
to the defendant and hearing had.
This was the rule under the Federal
statutes for many years. but was suisse
quently abolished In the class of cases
to which you refer do not see any
objection to the re-enactment Of that
Federal statute. Indeed, l have taken
occasion to say in public speeches that
the power to issue injunction ex parte
has given rise to certain abuses and
injustice to the laborers in a peacea BILE
strike.-Hon. VIM. II. Taft, In CORE
spondence with President Llewelyn
Lewis, Of the Ohio Federation of La
Dor.
The Globe-republican., 1908-09-17
A TRIBUTE TO TAFT.
New York's Governor Tells Why He
Supports Taft's Candidacy.
(From Gov. Hughes Youngstown

SPECIFY
mo one more than | desires to see
administration purged of every selfish
faint, to have fair and impartial laws
faithfully executed, to get rid of every
vestige of special privilege at the ex-
pense of public interest to liberate
trade from unjust entertainments, to
purify our electoral methods and to
maintain honest representative govern
ment. And it is because of his loyalty
to these ideals, because of his broad
sympathies, and his rare equipment in
character, ability and experience, be-
cause tested in the difficult fields of
judicial and administrative work, he
has proved his quality by eminent serv-
ice, because of his varied learning, his
acquaintance with affairs, his respect
for constitutional government and his
capacity intelligenty and justly to plan
and direct necessary reforms that
most earnestly support the candidacy of
William Howard Taft"
The Globe-republican., 1908-09-17

David B. Hill has pledged his sup
port to Bryan, but he will tlnd it neces-
sary to say something more than II
nm q Democrat" this fredericksburg
ton Post.
The Globe-republican., 1908-09-17

Whenever the interstate commerce
commission deems it important as an
aid in fixing rates to determine what
it would cost now to rebuild any rail
road, 1t has complete power to do so.
Hon. VIM. II. Taft, at Columbus
Ohio.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-23

She paused and began to look for her pover in
the sand failed to find 1t, looked up suddenly. and
was astonished to her companion brushing 1t off
with his handkerchief and eating II CompaCentlV
while his own bird untouched till now had been
Slyly set before her
Mr.. Brown" she said with formal iCireSS and as
great a degree of dignity she could bring to bear
You will please give me back my plover at once
Instantly"
Couldn't think of it., he returned his mouth
half full his gray eyes closed till they seemed to be
nothing than twinkling Sits. = | need all the
sand get TO chirk me up beneath the vials of
Your rising wrath Fall to. my valiant trencher
LADY, for the morning waXeth late"
She looked at him severely, pushed his proffered
bird aside. rose. and went down the beach To wash
her hands in the cool salt water. She was gone =
long time,-hve minutes, possibly and then came
slowly, thoughtfully, back To him
Mr. Brown, she began. employing tone that
might have been bestowed 4 casual acquaint-
New-York tribune., 1908-08-23

any other woman in distress? All.
there the difference lay, a declln-
ing interest in personality
He no longer looked at her in
open admiration, and even his
humor seemed strained and Just
a little fiat He wanted to be rid
of her that was it,-and was too
polite to say so! Oh, well, If he
took this view of the situation, he
should not lack for opportunity.
Valda did not try to engage
him in further conversation: but
sat on the sand in silence, busted
with her own regretful thoughts,
watching while he picked the
birds, washed them carefully in 4
rain water pool on the beach, then
roasted them over his fire on the
iron fork he had tiShed from the
Spitfire 5 mangled galley.
Breakfast ready!' he called
out presently in the cheeriest of
tones; and when she came TO him
she found the birds most beauti-
fully Drowned and laid out on 4
piece of clean. warm board. As she
seated herself on the opposite side
of the fire. he filled the one tin cup
from the boiling kettle and set it
beside her on the sand.
Better take it hot, >" he Sug-
gested. 1T will warm YOU up
the blue devils, who have come.
their respects. Sorry about the
baker disappointed me-"
She made no attempt even to $
jest; but pointed to the cup he ha
asked him seriously, And from VIII.
to drink"
Me? Oh, I've had mine someti
cold. If | choke, well forget tn,
that jeweled beaker of yours a Il
we?"
Valda ate a plover leg in silenc
conditions this might have been a
indeed; but a namelesS restraint
tween them, caused by a subject I
mind of each. yet both were now av'
Twice Valda started to speak: tho
and munched her bird in silence, 5
to time at the cup of heated watel
she turned to him:
MIR. Br- | mean, Mr.. MorSon.
want to thank YOU for all YOU did #
New-York tribune., 1908-08-23
XXI. Salrine i Valuable oi''

MORSON-B BROWN stopped IaVsll---s 5lr,5sa. .ion ard
l~I up In view OF NaId' -, ,I. = the matter
her facial denial of her own g''llI IL ,,far N an
of the gems. he began % see the a,-'I case had
utterly different light When 'l1 l1,is;|ion Of dneJ
been opened BY Girard and the e'HsS-I OrlOnd
beans came out. he had at once lat theif g
and Tracy of theft. The Gr'''l'l - experience
tonishment was too bona dde. even iGi ytrv differ
hands: but in Valda face he mad Ier ~, he alreadH
ent story and tins. coupled WIZ" him 70 jump
knew-Or thought he knew. -V''''
at laundering conclusions . ., her with @ -l-
Look here he now said turning -. ~ DO you
old expression OF admiration IN liiS nj kept you
mean TO tell me that YOU stood theis thought ina
angelic mouth shut JuSt because ~ mn own leHsN
well. that had rItied your S-'ie oi ~
and was living about II :+tv. but ""
.:Yes. confessed VaIda very tain"S'
sec have had w,
reasons. and good ones too, NOV, Now IaF keep anyth'
down 10 actual business ION - lou choose
back. but 90 for me hard ~ - anv qae'
promise not to interrupt and will 'hS"i" 'boori"
tiors YOU care to put. Now thfI LII on the S
H,. stretched himself out It tuII ieiiS''
c,s.srsss o. gl5s -
New-York tribune., 1908-08-23

ance. "a person finding this yacht deserted could
claim salvage. could he not
Morson-Brown nodded politely Yes, | believe
he could
could not be called deserted | wish TO save ny
father all the loss | can. so | intend remaining
aboard the Spitfire until he comes TO ind ne
shall get on very comfortably, YOU needn't Worry
and-and as for you. she flushed slightly and hea-
tated in her delicate suggestion as tor you you
have an opportunity tO-to escape
"Escapef" He looked up at her IN undiSgulSel
bevviIderrnent I've done II already, haven't l.
But if it gives YOU any pleasure 70 see me "alo"s
around in the ocean.
No. she interrupted nervouSly, once nlGIe
b1ushing TO the roots of her hair don mean lne
ocean but L mean-well-tror1 father and-a'i
the police.
FOR an instant the Young mans eyes naSnsa
angrilv: then he shrugged and sat N silence WI
his chin upon his palm. Miss Crtrard, ne Sal a.
length while looking out across the sea ana Spe4As
in tone so gentle and 50 sad thai It made e DIi
To foroive him everything We seem 20 De al -lcu
I'D again: but | hope some DAY We both may lnri
stand It's about those internal gems Is lli'
what 5 troubling YOU, Oh.
Yes she answered, turning her eyes away Tx
gems-and other matters t,4
Please sit down he beSgrti. ana "hetl Si = =
complied with his request-thoush for me ZIG - J.
her She could not tell Just why sne did II Le M ~ =
again You've said lot OF hird lninsS - 80 --
the last ten DAYS and think We ought 10 -t go -
understanding and light now Is 'i--'
agreeable:
Perfectly" Ill and then
Thank YOU he answered gratefully an ana !. h. h.
grew strangely serious as he boxed stTdl5. ~; m
across the fire To begin with. ny nun .-;,r
help me out when Your fathe- vas aShlns f"'''''
that YOU knew | couldn't answer ,-.--,;7g
Valda cheeks began 70 glaa 5S4in VIII =,
Indignation Why didn't Won help me. 1,,rH
L did claimed the bland ----rocrat 81 -S
that Is to say. without telling ne act'il ,sr-
What" cred Valda. II anger ana. ana l-'1-'
Then why didn't YOU te-. the truth .. rrooier
He gazed at her in round eyed nonT9r n-,s tryng
Because-if YOU really want t. SNOW vs.
to spare YOU all | could :; r,lnd eyed
To spare me-" shrilled \a-t4 also % rbat do
wonder. ~Why-what do YOU mean 81
YOU mean" What do vOu
mean ~,.,se
There was an awkward. d--,--iil7 ''~9-
We'll, about those gems
Yes about those gems -. half rlingte
Again they stopped abrupt ,'i 70. iro t-- rhsir
sat there staring at each other S thoughts
brows and striving put taetr t6 III. half roe
IN thf form of speech. then teTH oGI p -tsr index
TO their knees poiIleu - .-,,- sookeas
New-York tribune., 1908-08-23

thwarted disappointment that the laughter o
Morson-Brown ringing across the dunes
Think of it from the sandpipers point OF view,
he urged, and you'll find it far less DISMAL But
cheer up Miss Robina Crusoe for if Friday ism very
much mistaken, yonder comes our breakfast
WIHERE?' asked Valda wheeling sharply and star
w ing at the water if she expected one or 9her-
rvs walters to rise srking from the Atlantic ocean
with coffee and rolls for two No waiter appeared
however; she followed the direction OF the man
rointed finger and discovered tiny SpeckS that
circled round and round but swung steadily toward
them. ~ =.
They are pover" he explained "A little out of
season, probably: but We'll bury their Plunage and
leave no telltale bones Come along: We must get
to cover.
He led the way to point where the stranded Spit
fire Law between them and the circllng birds, and
began to utter peculiar, chlrpirg call Ndled
watched the unusual proceeding with increasing m
terest-an interest augmented by a very healthy
appetite but troubled somewhat by tear lest her
prospective breakfast should get away.
Oh, dearl' she whispered nervously, If only
there was a tree and those two birds would a1ght
in If and let YOU creep up near enough
.Why YES " he interrupted with a ChuCkIe, that
would be very nice of them indeed: but as long as
have known the pover family, never saw member
of it aght in trees. | reckon YOU have 70 hoLd
them while | shoot their heads off. Duck!
'Ducl?" asked Valda looking IN every direction
for the fowl 'Where,'
"Nowhere!' he whispered hercelE mean
OH" said Valda and pumped down on the sand.
not that she understood III the least what ne was
talking about but rather because she once more
found herself a victim to his sharp authority. She
was wondering why she obeyed 50 meekly, Just as
the brace of plover made wider circle and swung in
close to shore then suddenly came two quick
reports that sounded almost as one while both DlrdS
crnpled up and dropped into the water.
Goodness gracious she exclaimed IN beW1l-
dered admiration. How ever did you do it?
Luck" he answered wading out to fetch his
prey. The gun must have gone off IN my hands ,
XTALDA looked at him Curiously. He seemed 50
different from the she had known on board
the Spite but lust where that difference lay 1t was
impossible to designate He was still courteous. as he
had always been He mindful of her comfort
and had done far for her in the last long night
of terror than brother a father might have done
But r,n,1d hive done the SelfSame thing tor
New-York tribune., 1908-08-23

fingers across the nre' ''iiD
in a single Voice -heru'
saw YOU an Valds
For a moment lol'IS- 3-,,r,, T.
Girar,i anJ Morson-Dlo.;no ...;ons. r.
mained in their ized Poslllgrl,s' P,,,,r; *
sembIiug two highly 'il 'l-I,,. -brn their
ures in the Eden MuSfe IN - open.
mouths began sio"it -bsv ank
while still more SIo"ls ,bs beach
into sitting poStuTeS O.' - ,-;sw the
VaI,ia wa> inclined 10 ss+ w fellow
mite seriously but hei
l'i>'' u r-..,La4