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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-07-03
Work of Unreasonable Import.

The splendid progress on the Pana-
ma canal is recounted, which Is also
n question above politics and Is really
a work Of Unreasonable Importance
not only for this country. but for all
nations bordering the Pacific and for
the world at large. A new and mighty
civilization is springing up on the
shores Of the Pacific, aud to that great
civilization Of the future America has
the key. She IS now turning that key
and opening the door through the ran
ANA canal.
Last. hut not least. the Republican
national platform Of 1903 calls atten-
ton Ia the centenary of the birth OF
Abraham Lincoln. the first Republic
an president aud the first Of all the
presidents In the love of most OF his
countrymen Ii speaks OF Lincoln as
IAN immortal spirit and recommends
that the centennial on the 18th OF Feb
ruary next be celebrated throughout
the nation and especially in the public
schools.
This ends the platform proper. though
the remainder IS by no means i'm
proper, 1t Is only bunch of rhetor-
teal fireworks and is very effective In
Us way. Together with the preamble,
II abuses the unfortunate Democrats.
hut what else can Il Democrat expect
from q Republican convention? For
tuna'cly-or Is it unfortunately?-he is
growing so used 10 rehutfs and re-
Dukes that one more will not much af-
feet him.
There are several striking phrases In
both the opening and close of this real
~ noteworthy platform that deserve
mention for their literary as well rs
their political quality. 1t is so seldom
there is good literature In political doe
uncnts that even fair performance
IN such a connection attracts attention
For one thing. after recounting the
great accomplishments Of the present
administration the preamble says:
These are the achievements that
will make for Theodore Roosevelt his
place in history But more than all
else. the great things he has done will
be an inspiration 10 those who have
yet greater things 10 do"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-07-03

frroltsslf Scott % the University q
Anclir7n SAYS EIIIsh VIII te a dad
language o. s.-4 A. q. and Bantu will b.
the uu.yrTsel t1uEIu-l
In The aurum four thousand 4 n. ne
500
Our English no more Wlil b- spoke
italiaH AND spanish and German Wit
VANISH
Ara French win turn turtle and crnak.
Their wont be no language alive TO
thrive
And EUN IS with Erammars and roots
Excepting the Hautu. a can't and . can.
grH.
Fad something Tor rIvming that suitsJ
This ncws are the best I have saw since
la
I d0a't know how long ago sincr'
I've t,rn sort O minElish and chummy
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-07-03
WHAT THE COP. STANDS For \ 1907
James A. Edgerton's Analysis OF the Republican
Partys Declaration of Principles.

for tariff revision. stating that this
will be taken up by special session
of congress Immediately after the ill.,
auguratiou Of the next president. pro-
viCcd. of course. he i a Republican.
The lines of the revision are Indicated
only in the most general way. They
will follow the traditional policy Of
protection, recognizing the principle
that the tariff should be high enough
TO cover the difference between foreign
cost al production and that al home.
II is Indicated that the details are be
ing worked cut Gy committees now eX-
amlning the schedules. The reciproc-
ity provision is mentioned and free
trade with the Philippines advocated
except uu sugar aud tobacco.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-07-03

Shortly after Grover Cleveland was
1nauguratcd president Il EuTaloniau
babe his friends goodby, explainiug
that he was going to Washington to.
see Grover and, considering that he
and Grover were old friends. he was
confident Ihat Grover would give
MIN some nice Office In due time he
reached Washington and the president:
but, alas, his efforts to induce Grover
to give him any office, foreign or do.
nestle proved. unsuccessful. Finally.
In his desperation, the Buffalonian said,
Now, look here, Grover: before Ieay.
ing home | told my friends that
thought you'd give me something, and
| hate, you know, to go back empty
handed. | don't care so much about
getting an office. but | don't want the
Buffalo crowd to have Il laugh at my
expense"
Cleveland reflected a moment and
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-07-03
1t Can't Be Beat.

The hest of all teachers is experience,
I. NJ, Harden, of Silver City, North
aroIina SAYS, 81 find Electric Bitters
toes all that's claimed for it For stonl-
ch, Liver and Kidney troubles it can't
- beat. have tried it and find it a
most excellent IN dicne Mr.. Harden
light; it's the best of all medicines
50 for weakness, lame back, and all
y down conditions Best too for chilis
nd malaria. Sold under guarantee !; t
J. w. Thurston's drug store. 50c.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-07-03
Two Kinds Of Bass.

A gentleman told bis vile o-ss-
day morning on leaving The 5..,.. -
he was going 10 spend The d,y ~
lake fishing and would .ai.r 49,, y 'as
his weeks work at the or,. ~ ~ p
the cool evening aud worrd ,t...E
not be at home illl late He ~. ,'. .
to send out by messenger 81, 3 ~
the result Of the DAYS cath
Joining the other three rar,l.,s..
the game OF paimistry that h. .. 7
sought TO cover up he telerb,ra. !, -
store where he was accu>'ows5 ;, '-'
oil bis table supplies To send m ;, !, -
house about 6 O'Clock q dozen las, -. -
for the messenger 10 say 10 he -, ~
that they came from him VI. -
came home on the last reach to,
midnight he asked his wife II 80.
got the fine bass he had caugb, ~
showed them to him. The pn-vav,. - !,
table delicacies had sept him , b.. =
Bass Of the bottled kind.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-07-03
A Musical Bed.

Choral. morphia and the poppy must
look to their Iaurels as aids to INA
lures sweet restorcr." for. according
10 French contemporary. a recent in
Hentton promises to Danish insomnia.
The invention is a musical bed. The
sleepIess and tired man goes to bed
and with his foot releases spring
which sets a'musical box in motion
The apparatus begins to grind out lul,
LADIES and melodies, and in a short
time the patient is snoring peacefully.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-07-03
The Lass For Him.

\ Scotchman wishing to ksow his
fate al once, te!egraphei Il proposal of
marriage To the lady of his choice
After spending the entire day nj the
telegraph office lie was finally reward.
cd late in the evening by IN atiirma.
tive answer.
N | were YOU" suggested the on
erator when he delivered the message
I'D think twice before Id marry girl
that kept me waiting all day for my
answer"
Ma. ma" rrtorted the Scot. THE
lass who waits for the night rates IL
the lass for me. = Every body's
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-07-03
Postal Savings Banks Proposed.

ON the currency question the eucr-
gcncy measure passed by the present
congress is approved, but no definite
promises are made for the future eX-
ccpt that there will be further legis-
latiun aluu. lines worked out hy %
commission already appointed aud
that the currency will be made more
adaptable ana elastic. The most deli
mite and startling proposition In the
currency section is that for postal say.
ings banks Surely the world moves.
lf some upsIart OF Il prophet had pre-
dicted a few years ago that the Re
publican platform of l9US would de-
clare for postal savings banks, he
would have been laughed To scorn.
On the trust question the platform
promises amendments 70 the sherman
law that viii give the general govern
ment greater supervision and control
over Interstate corporations and viii
compel increased publicity in their af-
fairs At the same time IL speaks a
good word for legitimate associations
OF business men. farmers aud wage
earucrS.
~ 10 railroads, the rate law is ap-
proved In general way: also tie a.
| tNity Of the administration In prose
cutting companies guilty Of rebates and
| Determinations. At the same time an
amendment giving the roadS Il right 10
form ua.ic agreements is advocated.
| provided such agreements are made
/ public, are under the control OF the H.
terstate commerce commission AMI are
not between naturally competing lines
/ On the subject of lnbor the platform
/ recountS the many laws passed for
/ wOrkingmen during the present admin.
| lstrauon. likewise the executive steps
I taken 10 the same end; the employers
! liability law at last made CouStitu-
/ tional; safety appliances and prulrc.
/ ton to employees: reduced hours Of
/ train workers and biographies; urbi.
/ tratiOn; compensation for injured gov.
/ eminent employees child labor law
/ for The District of Columbia: inquiry
| into catastrOpheS in mines aud other
/ accomplishments. Promises are made
| that the party will continue similar
/ course in future.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-07-03

bsfey Is tiei-st. tsFsasily IS i' &C.
la;es 10 soidiefs' widows.
Concerning cuba the hope Is es'
pressed that her people viii soon be
ready 10 assunc complete sovereignty
over their oWa land.
Citizenship 20 native Porto E.c-ns Is
practically pledged. bat no Indication
Is given that this may mean tie f-tnTe
admission Of Porto Rico as aa Amer
eau state.
The facts that Instruction has been
suppressed in the philippines and that
education aud the capacity for home
rule are being advanced are stated. but
no policy other than that al present
followed Is outlined for the future OF
the Islands.
\ bureau OF mines and mining Is adj
vOcated.
New Mexico and Arizona are prom
Used separate statehood
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-07-03

As spoke ara as wrote N tis rFiEis
And which e the way she had c9ght b.
taught
And how she hzd Orter b. read
Am truly distressing and keeps We uns
ElgEslrr
50 maybe she oughs 90 b. desi
Then here's 10 the language TO come. BY
gum
The African Bantu. With 9;
We wofSt have 10 mangie and st.fie and
strange
Around the inhnitive sPiit
In the annum four Thousand A ID. why.
We
Wont have TO learn languages leven.
No use for a man tO-iust master the
Eautu
And he'll be in clover or heaven.
-Robertus Love In New York sun
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-07-03

During a Erlf urrrs +...
Rev, In sierret and Ja,-ise a.. Y
OF the United stale, ,r-r-as az. .-,''
the Chevy Chase Gul r.sa -. ~ &
ins,on, tie doctor d,>oy-r.i \, 40 -.
teed up In tempting ryIa =. l--
6rassie shot. With The ma. =
Grafton he went through - er-'-
mary "waggl-s" aat sin r.r---
enori-miSsed the bal. Fa, -
minute be gazsd az The ,,-.-s 1
sphere without utter.nr -
length luStice Harlan rprs,s.. Al
EMMY. Doctor. that was The -. -
fame silence l ever ,is,elsl Ia F''
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-07-03
Learning German,

An eastern woman whose husbands
business obliged him to remove to MI
waukee soon showed herself an earnest
member Of local German class. She
had learned to read the language 1T
tie. but for long time was unable 10
master the pronunciation
One day the question was put to her
Are you not glad you are able TO
learn German
The query was, OF course in German
and the answer was, ia, geWlSs
eyes. certainly.
When the fastener was called upon
to answer she upset the class by doing
SO In this wise:
"Ya; gee whiz"-Lipplncott's.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-07-03

The story is told of Esther Cleveland
that when she FIRST heard her father
telephone from Chicago to the White
House her expression changed to Won
der and then to fear. 1t was surely
her fathers voice, yet she was incredu-
tous After looking at the tiny open
ing in the receiver Esther suddenly
burst into tears. ooh, mamma, nam.
ma" she sobbcd. how can we ever
get papa out of that little holeI"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-07-03
A Market For Your Hides, Tai
low And Bones.

Almost everybody knows that the
place 10 send Beef Hides, Horse Hides,
Calfskins, Sheep Pelts, Tallow and bones
is to c. $. Page, Hyde Park, Vermont,
vino pays highest prices; RENTS the day
following the arrival of goods at hyde
Park: pays the freight OH shipments of
200 pounds or more, and keeps his Gus,
toners at all times posted as to market
values.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-07-03
Best The World Affords.

alt gives me unhouudrd pleasure IL
recommend Bucklen's Arnica Salve, =
saws j. W. Jenkins. Of Chapel Hill. y.
c. II am convinced its the best salve
the world affords 1t cured frlou on
my thumb, and it never fails to heal ev
ely sore, burn or wound to which it is
applied. 25c at J. ". Thurston's drug
stoae zoe.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-07-03
The Universal Lanauaqe.

The Chinaman could speak no Eng.
lish and the Englishman could speak
no Chinese. Nevertheless the dinner
went Off agreeably. The two men sa t
facing one another in silence while a
neat Chinese butler served them dish
after dish Of surprising delicacy.
There was one dish especially that
pleased the Englishman. 1t was a
rich stew OF onions. pork. mushrooms
and dark. tender. well favored meat
that seemed like duck.
The Englishman ate heartily of this
stew. Then he closed his eyes and
lifted his hands and shook his head
with an air Of ecstasy. After this pan
tomimic compliment to the dish he
said interrogatively:
"Quack, quack?"
"bow-wow.wowv' said the China.
man.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-07-03
JOLT For the Judge.

Governor Fort Of New JerSe! .e .os
this story: An old Quaker Woinan ' |
a witness in case which was uI ,,nn
tried one day before Judge I'd, 'I hig
over in Jersey, and she wore ,ors
poke bonnet which mutile1 ue' ar,s
and prevented her hearing Tue '"" .ya,oa
questions. Finally the lawyer app. ra
to the Judge, and he ordered he'
move the bonnet ,.ortly,
"I'll do no such thing" she saiu - will
II am accustomed to having n'
respected" said the judge ,,dce
"Well, | don't care If you are " ' ,s~
that bonnet stays right where It , ,' IN
perhaps, madam" the JUICY i r ny
ironically. "you would like 10 ''N'
place as judge, too, ell! .Tbpre
Not bit of It," she shot out nah ID
are enough old women on Ine O'
Jersey as it is"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-07-03
a Chance for Boys To Max. :,
Dollar.

We want all the bone, We can o.,
Can use heads, hoof,, horn,-sn,t.,
in the line Of hone,-if onDy dry. ".
will pay GOc per hundred roq.a, ,
thoroughly dry bou.,-a- c,, ,as ....
more II strictly clean, hard, ire,.. ,.r.
boiled butchers hones-enI ray f,-iof,,
from your station Al -lipp-i iu les, f
200 pounds or more. >hp i'm rg.I.
or cheap sacks.
=. 5. Page, !lyd- Park. H.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-07-03
Playing on the Piano.

When the mother returned from a
shopping tournament the first thing
that met her eyes was lump ON little
Willies forehead.
For goodness sake" she said. How
did he get it?'
Ills frum the boomp he got" the
new nurse explained. "Ye tould me-
nla'am, to lit him play on the pianny
If he wanted to. an waust. whin he
was slidin' on the top. he slid too far
MA 'am."-Judge's Library.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-07-03
A Question Beyond Politics.

The conserving of our natural re-
sources, preventing waste of timber.
retaining arid lands. improving wa
terways, harbors and great lakes and
similar benefcent activities are hearth
ly commended. This is note beyond
politics that should be sounded by all
parties and all associations of citi-
zens henceforth and forevermore till
the good work is accomplished.
The army and navy legislation IS
commended, especially that making
the militia of the states a part of the
national establishment; also the in
crease of batteships.
The action of The Hague peace con-
ference is commended.
Aid for the merchant marine is
pledged, but whether or not this is to
be in the form of a ship subsidy is not
explicitly stated, but is left to be in.
ferred.
Legislation to further the work of
the public health agencies is promised,
but the proposal to incorporate them
oil under one head is omitted.
The continuation Of liberal pension
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-07-03

tsrs s-M -Wyb SIN IN tell y0u
what's tie iest thing ! IAN do Tor yoo
You can ~ hack and i-ll yots friends
Tint I offered you the consuiship AZ
Ilve-T,su. aud That yuu declined IL
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-07-03
Nll Sorts.
Mars. a.oru. and tn. sk,...r.

When General George Sheridan was
camping on the lower Mississippi his
negro boy. Harry. was one day asked
BY a friend whether the general was
not terribly annoyed by the mosqui
toes.
mo. sah!" said Harry. ''In the even
In Mars George is 50 toxicated b.
don't mind the skeeter. and In the
mornin' the skeeters Is 80 toxicated
they don't mind Mars George"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-07-03
The Injunction Plank.

Then comes the plank over which
the real light of the convention was
made. that concerning lnjunCtions AS
adopted this plank is compromise.
satisfying the radicals of neither side.
but undoubtedly having the approval
of the moderateS and of the great
masses of the party. Specifically it
does little more than demand lcgisla-
ton that will more definitely define
the right of the courts To issue iuiunc-
tons and prevent the issue of all in.
functions given without hearing. eX-
cept in cases where irreparable dam
age would be caused by delay. Even
with so mild IA statement ii is victory
Tor labor and serves notice that the
day of the injunction in its more ta-
grant forms is practically ended in
America.
In relation to the farmers the work
of the agricultural department is de-
servedly commended. promise is
made to extend free rural delivery.
and word is spoken in behalf of good
country roads at public expense, urg.
ing state aid in their behalf.
The negro is not overlooked. for not
only is the past work of the party in
his interest recounted, but the contin.
uance of like policy is promised. to.
gether with a rather strong reference
to the disfranchsemen of negroes in
the south
The continuation of the civil service
Is pledged, but the reference is brief
This Is seemingly law that all public
officials favor and none of them wants.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-06-12
USES A PALM LEAF FAN

Last week Claude L'Engle published
a piece in the Telegraph in which he
all but expressed fear that Gilchrist
would open a saloon in the capitol
building when he is elected govern
or. This was just one of Claudes
suspicious. 1t wasn't a direct charge
and he wasn't satisfied with his effor-.
so he comes again this week with
some terrible direct accusations
against the next governor. He says
this man Gilchrist sits in a rocking
chair, eats pindars and fans with a
palm leaf fan. Amt this awful TO
think about, fellow countrymen! Just
think of man who wants to be gov
ernOr sittin' up in in a rocking chair
and eatin' COOLERS! But he does
worse. He actually fans with a fan.
It's simply awful! That's all there is
to it; and Mr.. L'Engle deserves a vote
of thanks from the people of the state
for sounding this note of warning in
the nick of time.-Starke Telegraph
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-06-12
WOMAN!

The sea Elittered in the spring sun
shine, and loking az the multitude %
women in their splendid Easter a.
ray. the philosopher said
"WOman-men like 90 ponder b.
You could MI a book with proverbs
and saws about woman
The Greeks say love is blind. but
marriage is Clear-sighted enough. and
they add that after three days ne
most troublesome things in the worlI
are rain. a guest and a wife
The Persians say. Always consult
your wife. and then 60 and do al you
please. They say. too. Many Vivss
are a good thing. for while they qua
rel YOU are left in peace
a German will tell you that "a No
man and a stove ought not 10 stir ou-
OF the house.
The Indians say thar you test gold
by applying acid. the strength ~
camel by loading 10. a mans chara-
ter by listening 20 him. and a 10
mans thoughts-'By Allah they
break of, IL cannot be done Mes
Orleans Times-DemOCrat.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-06-12

General Gilchrist was speaker of
the house of Representatives in 1905.
Because he did not sit bolt upright in
a straight-back chair during the en-
tire sixty days Editor L'Engle has ar
rived at the conclusion that he is
thereby wanting in dignity and is dis
qualified from performing the func-
lions of the gubernatOrial office in a
dignified manner. Do tell! Judge Bull
lock is regarded as one of the most
graceful and dignified judges in Flor
ida, and yet during the sessions of
the court he uses a rocking chair. No
member of the bar has criticized him
for so doing. Ii is no longer regarded
undignifed to be comfortable. Even
churches are now provided with COM
Portable seats, stoves in winter and
electric fans in summer. Genral Gil
christ made another awful break in
the eyes of Editor L'Engle. He act
ually ate peanuts while the legislature
was in session. But the voters of the
state can afford to overlook this
breach of etiquette if the fact can be
established that he did not eat his
ice cream with a spoon. The fact that
he ate it with fork will go to prove
the fact that he has all the social
graces down To a point Yes. Gen
eral Gilchrist has the habit of demo-
cratic simplicity, but at a social func-
ton he knows how to put on the
toys.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-06-12

motto in the beginning: Hear NJ
Evil See no Evil. Speak no Evil" and
has adhered 70 a. May ] ask which
IS worse. the corruption of the ballor
bv money. or by the pronunciation of
false statements? The charge against
Cen Gilchrist, emanatinE from you.
Is denied. and stands without proof
Your statement put out % innuen--
the vote OF the people. admitted % 5.
gossip by YOU. faces you In every pre-
cinct and county In tke state. one 20
the first lessons taught me- by tho
church was againts Evil speaking.
ISLANDER" Gossip" and "B-ar.n1
False Witness Against NY Neighbor
You almost shake my faith. al yoI
must that Of every man. ~ your pres.
ent actions are 20 guide vour 9osk
reiterate again thar fHe statement
made by Nr Bigham which sou uoa
admit Won were authority fur 4. aH.
sorufeiv untrue have asked ..r .r.
proof OF the char-s aHf ann m.. re
excuse and referred fU s statement ..
a ll~. - fraf .. bear. f ..
and rar ror rl.. caused .. H.I.a..
ro boz scattered .-Ha..l.t H... m.
state rh- bold statement fH.f .E. .
quo- luteI,.r- bad r.r .H $4,000. "a.
elect Gen Gfo.r.r. attempted FL.
blackeu Dis character saI .rI.elrf.
a crusade by tEs uu.-fr. aaar.. ..H
i'm order to infs,r.. rH. ntur.. .. .r.
state. stir up -uit. u. cleo. auu1sr
man to office. 40 court auul I.f.r
for "a moment to such testimony auf
vet. as q minister. vol admit rhat ..
fore putting ouf .r- uHrsf.ll.
charge YOU failed r1 even t.. a ll..
ton or 10 ascertain. even u ffs mos.
casual manner. b. your ST.
could possibly be- mistaken HI ION
done so. YOU might have also a.re..
tanned that Gen. GiIchrsf kneg nUfh.
ing about that gallon of whiskey tld
nothing more 90 do with it than yo1
had. and had refused f0 use ulr
methods from the very beginning
arm astisfied. sir. that had YOU invesfI.
gated a little 'h.r. would have besn
no need for this DU.rasp ondence and
{ hope rE.r a SENSE OF Justice viu nos
cause YOU ro publicly Vithdrav the
charges made.
] have fEe honor fO remain.
Yours truly.
j. %. LAFONTIsEE