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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-09-03
Flirting With wiiiIsrsseysn ?

A full complement of honors is falling
to Dana Morse of Randolph, his latest
from the appointment of Governor Proc
tor being that OF assistant Judge OF
Orange county. The removal of the
office from Willismstown renders that
community rather isolated from official
position and more so from the remainder
Of Orange county with which its depart
ment interest lies In nearly all other
ways, Wiiliamstown is more closely al
lied with the neighboring county of
Washington rather than with its geo
graphical division, Orange county. its
business interests are largely with Barre
and II lies only twelve miles from the
shire town OF Washington county by rail-
road, against ten miles from the shire
town OF Orange county by wagon route.
As a matter OF fact, williamstown could
easily slip into Washington county and
scarcely realize the change. Barre Times.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-09-03

Fred L Hamilton Of Salisbury, clerk Of
the House Of Representatives, secretary o.
the Addison County Fair association, and
one of the best known men in Vermont,
died suddenly of heart disease at his desk
ON the fair grounds at Middlebury last
Thursday morning.
Mr.. Hamilton had been in poor health
Tor some time and only few days before
left his bed, after . severe attack OF AZ
ness, to attend to his duties in connection
with the fair. He was one OF the NOV
ing spirits in the society and q great part
of the detail work in connection with
the annual exhibitions had fallen upon
his shoulders for years. Thursday mcrn-
ing he left his home in Salisbury - usual
and presented himself at his Office on the
fair grounds. Shortly after O'Clock. he
suddenly became Ill and was carried by
friends to the open air, where he APP
peared to revive sufficiently to go back to
his desk. Those persons in the room had
turned about other business for the mo-
ment, when Mr.. Hamilton was heard to
groan, his head fell forward on the table
and the end had come.
John Z. Weeks, president OF the fair
association, and long friend and CO.
worker of Mr.. Hamilton, had assisted
him in The attack of illness and had just
gone outside the Office when be heard of
his death. Judge Weeks tainted away
and for a moment il was feared that the
shock nigh, be fatal to him, also.
There were probably $4,000 people on
the fairgrounds and the news OF the
death of Mr.. Hamilton, who was inn
r,ensely popular in the county, cast a
gloom upon the great assemblage Of holi-
I day-makers that no amount OF amusement
attractions could dispel.
Fred l. Hamilton was born in Sails
\ bury Dec. /, 1856, was educated at Bee
man academy and Poughksepsie Business
college and by occupation was a farmer
and man of business affairs. He was
agent for the weil-known es ate OF Col
I umbus smith at Salisbury. In politics q
Republican, be bad held various positions
Of trust in the party organization and
served in town Offices OF varioos kinds
He became second assistant clerk OF the
House of Representatives in 1896; first as
sisiant clerk in 1895, aud served as such
at each session thereafter until 1906,
when he was made clerk. He had long
experience with legislatures and . wide
acquaintance with men, and Was regarded
as one of the most efficient men in his
Office as clerk. He il survived by . wife
and one small daughter and . sister.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-09-03
Honest Offsets shouId Count.

The tax question is going to be a trou-
blesome one at the coming session of the
legislature. There are two things to look
out for. One to make property that es-
capes taxation pay its fair share of the
public burden without being confiscated
and the other to prevent the taxing OF
property twice. No man should be COM
PEELED to pay taxes on what he owes or on
what he doesn't actually own, even
though it be in his possession. The
great test as to the desirability or value
Of any proposed new law will be whether
1t will bring out for a fair share OF tax
burden the property which is now con-
cealed, and at the same time will not add
to the burdens OF those whose property il
always available for public inspection
and who now pay all that they can possi-
bly, afiord toward the support OF the gov
ernment- Honest offsets should be al
lowed, in our opinion. -Benningto Ban
ner.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-09-03
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|lNvESTM ENTS.
NnII cannot afford 10 take any
W. unnecessary risk with

lOO unnecessary risk with
your savings. There are many OPP
portunities to invest in various spec
ulative schemes. The mails are
flooded with circulars and prospec-
fuses, and the temptation to invest
is sometimes very great. All sorts
OF inducements are offered and un-
less great care is exercised it is very
easy to make q mistake. 1t might
be a good rule for you to always
consult your banker when in doubt
as to the soundness Of an invest
ment. Very frequently he has
sources Of information that will
be of value tc you.
The shrewd investor does not put
his money into every scheme pre-
sented which promises large re-
turns rather does he prefer abso-
lutte security for principal and inter-
est, such, for instance, as is afforded
by this strong, carefully managed
bank Whether large or small,
youraccount will be welcome. Four
per cent paid on savings accounts.
Books Issued upon deposits of 81
| and upwards.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-09-03
Good Administration Assured.

The state Of Vermont ought to have q
good administration with Lieut.. Governor
@. H. Prouty at the head. He has made
enough promises 30 that he will have to
make . business Of the Office and that is
what the state needs. The administra-
ton Of Governor Proctor has inspired
good service in all departments as he has
interested himself in many things past
governors have been prone to neglect.
Montpelier Journal.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-09-03
Not "Orane" County.

The compositor inadvertently omitted Q
final letter and it came back "Orang"
county. After some elaboration and an
editorial stan council, the proof was cor
rected. 1t was thought in view OF the
bolt and other circumstances that the Re-
publicans Of that county were able to keep
right on monkeying without any help
from distant printers ink.-St. Adams
Messenger.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-09-03
Assaulted and st.bbea In Head.


While George LeRoe was walking
towsrd Burlington from Lakeside park
on the Rutland railroad tracks Monday
night, Aug. %. ne was assaulted and
stabbed in the head. Mr.. LeRoe says be
met q young woman, whom he escorted
to her home ut Lakeside park, and was re-
turning by way Of the Rutland railroad
track. when . man sprang out OF the
bushes and assaulted him with knife
The knife penetrated his derby bat and
cut two gssbes on the left side OF his
scalp. one of which severed an artery.
Mr.. LeRoe fed up the track. pursued, he
says, by at least three men. He reached
the Rutland roundhouse in an almost ex-
hausted condition, his clothes crenehed
in blood, which spurted from his head
As the cuts were merely scalp wounds,
no serious results are anticipated
Mr.. LeRoe IL almost q stranger in Bur-
iington, having arrived but g week be.
fore, and since his arrival be had been
employed by the Shepard Morse Lumber
Co. He IL q brother Of Miss Gladys
Grey, who will be remembered a. former.
~ the leading lady of the Lorne Eiwyn Co.
Several trsmps have been lettering
about the Rutland yards OF late and IL Il
thought that the assailsnt may have beer
one OF these ren, but at latest reports nc
clue had been found.
A Guh.rr;r.for "a this n.r.ev co<fs Al
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-09-03
4 SO. 600 Libel Suit.

Two writs attaching property to the
extent Of Go, 900 belonging to DIN l.
French, publisher and proprietor OF the
BrsttIeboro Phoenix, were sent out from
Ruti land and have been served
The writs were drawn up by Attorney
Ernest II. O'Brien OF Rutland, who II
counsel for Deputy Sheriff Allen A. Leon
ard of waIlingford and A. c. Mason of
PswIet, who holds the Office OF first con-
stable in that town. The two Officers
claim they were injured to the extent OF
IS. 900 each when the Phoenix, weekly
paper published in BrattIeboro, in the
issue Of August printed IN article mali
ciously injuring them, IT Is asserted,
while they we're in search Of Eiroy Kent
the supposed murderer of Miss Della b.
Congdon, whose mutilated body was
found at her home in East Waliingford
in July.
The declaration in the case sets up that
the officers were falsely, wickedly and
msliciousIy injured by the article pub
lished in the paper Of that issue The
item referred to also said that the officers
appeared to be as much of a menace 10
the peace and good order of the village
OF South Londonderry a. did Eiroy Kent.
Ii Is further said that one OF the most
disgracefui aspects Of the affair was In
front Of the hotel in South Londonderry.
where the officers stopped and asked for q
drink OF liquor. On being refused, thes
said they did not care, a. they had plenty
OF their own. proving the fact by waving
bottles and using language that disguised
everyone that was within hearing.
The article also accuses one OF tbs
officers of knocking down one Deyert
Houghton of South Londonderry, who
was driving a team ahead Of the automo
bile used to convey the officers The
plaintiffs claim they would not let them
pass by when they desired to do 50. al.
though they bad ample space on tbs
highway
The case will be tried nj the March
term OF Rutland county court
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-09-03
Wouldn't Butt In.

That monster petition thst is being cir
cuIated in Orange county for the purpose
Of appealing to The Messenger to butt in
and take hand in the "bolt" there, is
all in vain. This paper will continue to
keep out of at least q few OF the things il
does not understand very well.-St. Al
bans MESSENGER.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-09-03
THE RACES
The Flying Machine.

The nrst dirigibie balloon ever shown
In Vermont will rise from it's moorings
on the grounds daily rising gracefully
into the air and then guided by an ex-
pert about the grounds and over the
tops OF W hite River Junction.
See the monster in the air and then in
spect II where IL will be moored on the
grounds. Thousands OF dollars invest
ed In this flying machine, the greatest
curiosity OF the 10Th century.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-09-03
Thrilling Polo Match.

Inc polo team OF Squadron A and q
Boston team will contest for bonors on
the oval inside the hsif-mile track.
Ever see polo game on poniesf Well.
ifs the greatest s'thrilIer" Of tn. m ali.
makes your hair stand on end aud cold
enivers run down your spinal column.
This will be the first time this great
game on ponies was ever seen in Yer
mont
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-09-03

Sad and unexpected was the death of
Fred l. Hamilton Of Salisbury last week.
He fell at the post OF public duty, where
he had served faithfully and efficiently
for years. As clerk OF the Vermont
House OF Representatives, Mr.. Hamilton
gained the warm personal attachment OF
all who frequented that body. He had a
sense OF justice and fairness, an unrufiied
temperament, genial, hearty way, love
for his friends and a loyalty to the old
state that made him at once q social fav.
orite and valuable citizen. The mourn.
ing in his little home circle will bs
shared in scarcely diminished degree by
hundreds at distance who knew and ap'
preciated him.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-09-03

About the last newspaper in Vermont
that would be expected to catch libel
suit is the Brattleboro Phoenix, yet it has
happened. However, anybody may sue
for libel-the trouble comes in securing
Judgment Editor French, the honored
dean OF Vermont journalism, would be
the last publisher to knowingly libel q
person, and il some careless correspond
emit has done so, using the Phoenix col
umns, it was most assuredly done with
out evil intent on the part OF the publish.
er, that makes him blameless in the pub
lie eve
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-09-03
Great vaudeyiIIe

An aggregation of features never
brought together before on q fair
ground, including the comicaI bears
ana some OF the greatest seriaI acts
ever witnessed upon any stage. All Is
free to every patron.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-09-03
EDITORIAL NOTES.

There is a call for the abolition OF Ben
nington Battle day as a public holiday
that will probably be needed at the COM
ing session. Two or three other so-called
holidays ought to go, along with this
one. Memorial day.. Fourth OF July,
Thanksgiving and Christmas are about
all the holidays that enjoy real observ-
ance. The rest become known to the
average citizen only when he sees the
"Closed'' sign on the bank or postoffice.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-09-03

Transacts a general banking and
trust business. Ample facilities for
loaning large sums to cities, towns and
banks. Commercial accounts, large or
small, subject to check draw, two per
cent. interest on daily balances.
deposits made in the savings de-
partment on or before July llth will
draw interest from July l at 4 per
cent, paid semi-annually first days OF
July and January.
T. ]. DEAvITT, President;
ALBERT JOHONNOTT, Vice Pres;
A. ]. SHELLEY, I'd Vice President;
FRANK N. SMITH, Treasurer.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-09-03
SHEEP DRIVING CONTEST.

The great and delightful surprise of
last season will be repeated again this
year, but with more dogs end with
sheep from focks never driven by dogs.
This will be one of the most interest ing
specfacles OF the many to be presented.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-09-03

A Subscription to this paper costs . /.
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The Soldier Bows.

Cadets from Norwich University will
CAMP IN the grounds, during the fair
snd they will daily give exhibition
drills and evolutions.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-09-03

In premiums TO be distributed TO the
winners in the different classes-the
most generous prizes ever offered in
Northern New England.
The Havre herald., 1908-03-18
DEADLY WAKE OF KING GEORGE
Name stan Thing TO ConJure with Aa
Some Parts of World

Name stan Thing to ConJure w1tzA Aa
Some Parts of World.
II ever you happen to be so for
tunate as to take a trip down the west
coast of Africa you'll be sure to hear
OF the famous old West Indiaman, King
George, says a writer in the New York
Herald. This yarn Is backed up by
so, of course, it is true. She was
wrecked in the year 1889, during a
hurricane that devastated the coast OF
Cuba and the West Indies generally.
Every man, woman and child aboard
Of her was lost, and the ship herself
was stripped Of her top hamper, masts
and spars and went drifting hope
less wreck, "bawd to all disaster"
She was first reported by a ship Of
the same company some hundred miles
north Of the point where the storm is
supposed to have struck her. Men
were sent aboard her from her sister
Indiaman and reported that she was
sinking rapidly. After that she was
never completely lost to sight for the
best part Of five years, when she van
ished in a storm off the Grand Ca
naries. In that time she had drifted
upward of 10000 miles, and had been
the direct cause Of at least four wrecks
and the indirect cause of three more.
Her travels were strange enough, espe-
cia1ly at that time, when the locations
of the ocean currents were only vague
ly guessed at by the most speculative
of mariners. She journeyed north
ward and eastward from the Gulf Of
Mexico to the British Isles, and then,
making a long curve, to the west
coast of Africa. During all that time
she was constantly reported by pass
ing ships, many Of whom sent men
aboard of her. At last the British
government dispatched a man-of-war
after her, with orders to blow her up.
| was wrecked Another, the Daphne,
was then sent out, but she encountered
shaving dhoW and was sunk in the
| ensuing fight.
By this time the whole English
speaking seafaring world was agos
over the mystery. When a third war
ship was dispatched and In her turn
ran high and dry on the beach, super
stition had It's way and the King
| George was allowed to proceed on her
ehostly path in peace. She was re
,orted few times after that by pass,
ing merchantmen, then disappeared for
rood and all In tornado that destroy
cd much beside the derelict. But her
name Is still thing to coniure with
| In some parts Of the world.
The Havre herald., 1908-03-18
CHAPTER XVI

In little while the doctor mounted to
the room above, and entered softly with
out knocking. Zeno, with shining tri-
umph in his looks, arose. and lifted
trembling forefnger for silence. The doc
tor advanced on tiptoe.
"He is sound" whispered Zeno. "Will
he awake upon the 5journey?'
''I will take care Of that" replied the
doctor.
Neither he nor Zeno could sit still.
They prowled stealthily here and there.
doing unnecessary things, and now and
again exchanging a whisper. Once or
twice the doctor took Dobroski by the
wrist and counted his pulsation. Once he
lifted one Of the sleeping mans eyeids
and stared fixedly at the unseeing eve
that looked hard at him.
The carriage is here" said zeno, when
half an hour had gone by. Let us get
away at once. We can drive slowly. /
stife in this abominable indoor air.
With this he disappeared, carrying his
portmauteau with him. In a minute or
two he was back again, and entering
with needless stealth, signed to the doc
tor to assist him in moving the sleeping
man.
A wickerwork wing, with here and
there a clamp of iron to strengthen it.
lay on either side the couch, and these
being raised and fastened With straps the
figure was secured from falling off.
Now a cloak over all. Draw out the
hood. Bring it more over the face. That
will do. Let us get away"
The two men took up their burden and
bore it down stairs. The narrowness OF
the way and it's many corners made this
difficult and lengthy task, and wher
they came upon the street at last the
| two bearers were flushed and breathless
| Facing the door stood brake, with 8
| pair OF horses. and seated on the box was
a liveried coachman with cockade upor
his hat. One or two passers-by pausef
to watch the proceedings.
"Can my poor dear friend bear tht
journey, doctor?" asked the spy, in oper
solicitude.
Easily" returned the doctor. A mo
ment. l have forgotten my medicaments.
He dashed upstairs in search of the blacl
bag.
The Havre herald., 1908-03-18
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CHAPTER XXIv.-( Continued
"Don't go, Hector" said the widow.
During the whole of his harangue she
had held his hands and had kept her
eyes fixed upon his, and he had endured
her gaze like an honest man, and had
returned it with a sad and gentle gravity
inexpressibly affecting. Don't go, Hec-
tor"
There was a tender parting, and he
was out in the streets alone, with his
amazing good fortune.
1t was early afternoon when letter
from Julia reached him. He opened it
with a curious sort of misgiving. and
rose to his feet startled at the sight OF
a check within the letter. The check
was for no less sum than thousand
pounds. The little widows accompany
ing letter told him that she had heard
of his emharrassments, and had desired
to speak of them, but could not find the
courage He was to take this whether ne
wanted it or NOT, and If he refused, she
would never, never forgive him.
When once he knew the priceless good
fortune that had befallen him, he seized
his hat, dashed into the street, and hall
ing a cab. was driven to the bank. lie
was but just in time, and was the last
man served that day; but when ne
emerged he carried the price OF his own
freedom, and Dobroski's safety, IN his
pocket.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-29
BIG CONVENTION
OF UNEMPLOYED
Many Arrive on Blind Baggage and
Breakbeam to Discuss Problem
Taft Referred to
Deity
1By Associated Press.]

NEW YORK, Sept. 2S.-An extraor-
binary gathering began In this city to-
day, made up of hundreds of delegates
from various parts of the country to
take part in a four days conference.
They came ON the brakebeams OF
freight cars, blind baggage of the swift
express or struggled in over dusty
roads.
They represent the country's work
less thousands, and constitute the first
national convention of the unem-
ployed."
"The national convention of the un-
employed" is the organization at the
head of which is ]. @Eads How of St
Louis, known as the millionaire
tramp"
1t was through How's efforts that the
plans of the convention were completed,
and it was How who welcomed the
delegates as they struggled in at the
Headquarters in Duane street.
Many prominent men were invited to
make addresses, among them William
j. Bryan, Judge Taft and John e. Red
mond, the Irish leader, who is at pres
ent in this country.
Ali these men excused themselves on
The ground of other demands.
Mr.. How says he has asked other well
known men to speak, and they will at
tend the convention.
1.-The Health of the Unemployed" was
the principal subject of discussion at
today's meeting.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-29
ISLANDS SWEPT
BY AWFUL GALE
TBy Associated Press.l

NASSAU, Bahamas, Thursday, Sept.
24-The hurricane from the 18th to
the 14th instant appears to have
originated near Turks island and
swept up the long string of islands
running southeast from here. Inauga,
Acklins, Crooked, Ragged, Fortune,
Long, Watlings, Rumeay, Exuma and
south part of Andros islands all appear
to have suffered. On Long islands the
gale blew for two days, and the towns
are practically obliterated, the princi-
pal town, Clarencetown having only
five houses left standing. The inhab-
itants were forced to find shelter in
caves and food and water are almost
unprocurable.
The government schooner Sarah e.
Douglas was blown from her anchor
age at Long bay and was driven ashore
on Long island. Many other boats
were lost, but it will be weeks before
the full accounts will reach Nassau.
There is no doubt that the loss of
life is heavy The whole countryside,
even as far as Cat island, Is scalded
and burned as if with fire, from the
terrible driving of the salt water across
the land.
The government has taken relief
measures and schooners are being
daily dispatched, laden with food
stuffs, lumber and nails.
The recent gale is said to have ex-
ceeded in fury the hurricane of 1856,
which has always been the standard
Of comparison.