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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1909-07-23
BiackmaiI by Carrier Pigeon.

Blackmail by carrier pigeon Is the
On recent Sunday night a tradesman
received IN anonymous letter the writ
pr of which declared that he would
disclose certain secrets Of the trades
man unless he received $500, to be
sent by carrier pigeon.
"On Tuesday morning" he was told.
-four carrier pigeons will be, sent to
yOu. Each bird carries under Its wing
4 little case, in which you will place
300 You will then set the pigeons
free. and If they do not return to me
BY midday will know what to do"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1909-07-23

Recently in Wasatch county, Utah
adjacent deposits Of elaterite in that
region, a new substance known as
tabbyite, called after Chief Tabby Of
the Unita Indians, who revealed the
deposits to the whites, has been found
to reduce elaterite to practical work
ing basis as rubber. Belts, mats, in
sulation material, ETC.. have already
been turned out by an amaIgamation
of the two mineral substances. Chem
lcal analysis shows the proper proper
lions of the constituents Of rubber.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1909-07-23

In recognition of the growing i'm
portance of the subject of public health
and preventive medicine Harvard uni
ierSity recently announced the estab-
iShment of Il department in its medical
school exclusively devoted to those
subjects aud the election Of DR.. Milton
]. ROscnau Of Washington as professor
Of hygiene and preventive medicine
and head of the new department. DR..
Rosenau will begin his service at Har-
ward with the opening Of the next col
lege year.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1909-07-23
REUNION OF TRAIL DRIVERS.
Wagon Masters Of Freiehtins Days
May Meet In Independence, Mo.

William T. Hickman of Independ-
ence, Mo-, has suggested meeting of
old wagon masters" or drivers Of
wagons on the old Santa Fe trail as
a feature of the coming meeting of
the Independence fair. Mr. Hickman
was county clerk Of Jackson county
soon after the civil war. He is now
deputy county surveyor.
In his younger days he was.a "wagon
master" He says there are perhaps
five or six others In or around Inde-
pendence. Mr.. Hickman saw the last
wagon train that crossed the plains as
It left the southwest corner Of the
public square in Independence.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1909-07-23
Trophy For Corn Growers.

For the purpose of stimulating the
interest of the farmers of the United
States in the improvement of the grade
of corn and in securing a greater yield
w. X. Kellogg of Battle Creek, Mich,
has offered $1,000 trophy to be COM
peted for at the annual national corn
exposition, to be held at Omaha, Dec.
6 to 10 Of this year.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1909-07-23
New Ierrors.
ma seems uncommon nervous

Grandma seems uncommon nervous
AS she looks the family DER;
Now and then says: Saints preserve us
'Twan't like this In days of yore.
Now and then some one by rocking
Boats left mournful tales to TELL
Or man whose fate was shocking
Swan out wisely. but too well.
but today I'm apprehensive
OF disasters worse, l ween.
We are taking trips extensive
On the wings Of gasoline.
And they'll merely call me silly
When my voice Is heard afar:
DO not rock the airship, Willie!
John. stop racing with that start"
a., -Washington Star.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1909-07-23
POLICEMAN WORTH $250,000,
Philadelphian, Aspiring to Be Great
Detective, Begins as Patroiman.

Possessed of a fortune said to eX.
ceed S25O,000 and at the same time OF
Arthur II. Mulholland has begun al
the bottom of the ladder by joining
the police force of Philadelphia as a
subpatrolman at 1926 day.
For the last few days he has been
on reserve night duty, occasionally GO
Ing out on the patrol wagon, but tho
other day he was given a regular beat
In a residence section.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1909-07-23

Successful experiments are being
made at Port Elizabeth. South Africa,
The supply is unlimited, and the use
Of this material in place of wood pulp
would be great aid toward preserv-
ing forests.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1909-07-23
Probate Court Sessions.

.f.--tuNS oF rHE PRoBArE COURT FOR
-rIrr nI-rgICr OF ESSFN will be held as
4 r..ss- during the year I31N:
d. nuyus.rs iu the turvuoon ot the second
,r..r.t. ul February, aud the hrst Mondays of
r Id. -gptrmbrr and December.
40 r.r,-url iu the afternoon Oi each OF the
s.mrHaN-.
u.I..HrI.
mHl.H. , :.
ff- -u.-...|t Hy agreement.
-..rr....Hr,Jtiuii- a,ldiCS~cd to T.. W. Wyman,
E..r-f.r at Guiidhall, will receive prompt at
trr.. HERBERT W. BLAKE lui"'E.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-25
Skibo Castle is Run on Strictly
Business Lines by A. Carnegie

The duchess has not been herself
for over three years. Ever since thas
memorable operation on the night be-
fore which she entertained the king
and gay party, she has been going
downhlI
Al Cowes this year il was pitful to
see how weak the duchess was. Her
splendid self-sacr6ce in taking Egypt
house TO crafty the king was com
mented upon on an sides. AT last the
king is tumbling 20 the fact that his
old chum Us far from well and for the
last few weeks he has insisted upon
daily telegram informing him OF her
condition. Not that ne learns much
from the missive. II Is one of those
amusing productions for which this
clever woman is so well known. and
as usual is signed The Kings Jester"
BACK FROM THE HONEYMOON.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jaryie are expected IN
London directly. They have cabled
under an assumed name 10 Claridge's
for suite Of rooms. Neither knows
much OF London and one Of their
mutual prospective pleasures is to do 1t
together. Al the conclusion Of their
honeymoon which Is 20 include visits
to the Nile Italy and France. Il is said
by Mrs Jarvio's friends that she means
to take a London house for the early
season next year I'm order 20 be pre-
scented. She has taken time by the
forelock and ordered the lace for her
presentation robe from the nuns ~ the
convent ~ Kenmore. 60 whom she ha.
given carte blanche IN regard 70 the
cost. u Is being made from a design
used for lace which adorned the nrst
court gowns Worn by Queen Eugene
Of Spain.
No matter how beautiful rousseau
which is purchased in New York may
be, ana Judging by an accounts tina. OF
Mrs. Jauio ls a. superb one. no SELF
respecting young matrou considers that
II is complete until IL has been in
creased by additions from Paris and
London. ono Wcll known firm IN Dover
street rs Keeping a number OF models
IN jos boxes until the advent of tho
bride who has promised 10 inspcot
them the instant she arrives.
MRS. VESTS COMING TOUR.
Incidentally IT, may boz remarked that
inc Same firm is 20 supply Mrs George
West with creations" for her forth
coming lecture tour through the states.
Mrs George West b. one of the Amcri-
can women who never wear anything
Do the least degree outre. Az tho Same
time her now frocks arc being designed
uINI WON. fI attract
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-25
lord EsHER's ORIGIN

Tho reference 10 Lord Eshers family
started "a train OF thought that may
be Illuminating, His father was
great lawyer. Sir william Brett. Who
became "a Judge and finally lord chan-
oellor and Won his peerage, aud his
mother Was Jewess, Miss Eugene
Mayer. the daughter ~ "A great hank
Ing family. With such parcntage
young Reggie Brett as he was known
before he succeeded 20 his fathers title
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-25

Lord Esher has been accused Of in-
uigue and underground Wirepuling
ne has never replied 10 the charge. IN
deed ne has never shown ln amy way
that ho was conscious of criticism lie
seems % have acted on the theory
that he WAS the heayen-sent governor
Of England and hc has done his best
to govern Do according 90 his own
lights.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-25
INITIAL KuRsAAL.

As,,.' -'''''lah viii be built the hrst
49,. 'a''en karsaal A company of
% now being formed 10 carry
The Washington herald., 1909-10-21
Gen. Grant and His Uniform.

The Chicago agitator who has been
attacking Gen. +. d. Grant, T. S. A.,
for appearing at the head OF a civic
parade in the uniform of his military
Office is not satisfied with the informa-
ton hitherto furnished by the Secretary
OF War. and has returned to the issue
with apparent determination to make at
least a lake-front sensation Of the Incl
5ent. 1t may or may not have been with
in the bounds of personal discretion for
Sen Grant to wear his military
apparel on that occasion. inasmuch as
the parade was not a military one. but
be had a perfect right. obviously. to
wear his uniform at public celebration
and so long as the object OF the demon
stratlon was not open to criticism, no one
need get overwrought in feelings for the
sake OF the uniform. 1t might even be
said that the army uniform would add
dignity to an event which might other
wise be lacking in that quality; but the
parade which Gen. Grant headed was in
the interest Of good government and civic
law and order, so that the appearance of
prominent army officer in full regalia IN
any demonstration OF those desirable
The Washington herald., 1909-10-21
SNAP SHOTS.

From the Dallas News
As a usual thing the woman who
speaks plainly looks that way.
The lazy mans idea of brains is that
they are a defense against work.
He laughs best who hasn't had TO
laugh at the same thing several times
before.
As a general thing. the public never
recognizes n genius until he begins to
make money.
Some managers idea OF elevating the
stage seems to be to cut the chorus girls
dresses high.
About the hardest work woman has to
do In this world is to look as young as
she says she is.
About all we know Of woman's wear is
that a tailor-made dress looks sniptious
on a nature-faked figure
The kind of people who think they are
too old 10 learn never acquired a great
deal Of learning even when they were
young.
Even after the millennium dawns it is
doubtful II a mans wife will be able TO
buy hat that suits her at price that
suits him.
The reasons why a young married
couple want to so to housekeeping Is
because he thinks they can cut down
expenses and she wants to give house
parties.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-21
Mrs. Gardiner Greene Hubbard.

Shocking and pathetic in the extreme is
the death chronicIed this morning OF Mrs
Gardiner Greene Hubbard. 1t brings most
poignant grief.
A sweet and gentle soul passes be-
yOnd; a life OF kindly ministretion, full
Of charity and good deeds. is closed.
That it should close tragically makes it
all the more sorrowful and deplorable.
She was in the truest sense a gentle
woman. Her heart attuned TO humanity.
she was ever helpful The sphere OF her
quiet usefulness was widely bounded.
Her active afiliation with the organized
agencies for good. notable in ITSELF was
only a phase OF her goodly, wen-spent
life; the helpfulness she modestly rem
dered in many directions, on her own ac-
count. and unknown to the world, made
up in fuller measure her charitable work.
Hers was a beautiful character.
She bore the name OF her distinguished
husband most worthily-adorned Il, II
this were possible-and hearts inhumer-
able will be sorely touched now that
she is gone. Her memory viii be
cherished affecuonately as time rolls on.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-21
Realism on the Stage.

This Is not press agent yarn. Coming
from Broadway. one looks upon it with
suspicion. but despite the earmarks of
the publicity promoter. the schsme would
prove TOO expensive were it only an
effort to advertise the production. The
required result could be attained more
cheaply.
In one Of the scenes Of a recent New
York play there is shown the interior OF
n newspaper plant. The linotype ma
chimes are casting the lines of type, the
makeup men are assembling into page
form the columns Of metal, and when
the form is locked up It is rolled under
the steam-table and stereotyped. The
proofreaders are there to catch the errors
az the compositor. the galley or proof
press boy. with his inlSy hands. and the
copycutter with his shears. II is real
ism such as must be seen to be appre-
ciated.
Ten men are required for the scene. and
when the time came TO put it on the
regular supers, whose pay is 50 cents
for each performance. were called upon
TO run the mechanical department OF the
daily paper. Here came the climax. for
the average super is not qualified to do
much else than carry spear. an empty
stein, or a battle-scared flag. So trouble
arose. and the rehearsal was brought to
a stop.
The manager OF the production there
upon sent to Big Six" as the typograph-
ical union Of New York is known, and
asked that ten men be sent over to do
the work The ten printers arrived and
asked what the wages were to be- Upon
being told they smiled and showed their
union cards. They organized a chapel
and explained that the scale in New
York was So a week. There was nc
argument no clash. just an acceptance OF
the inevitable by the manager. and ht
now has supers who work about fifteen
minutes a day and get paid % cents a
minute
SO much for realism. 1t IS fine thing
but the managers Of Broadway produc-
tons are not anxious for publicity, lest
they encounter the same difficulty in the
future. Hence this is not a press agent
yarn.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-21
THE LAW BOOKS.

The laws are numerous flies upon day; at max
ing laws the wise still pound and pound No man
earth could recoTect list of all the laws; tried It oncey
mind wrecked and you know the Some gents who
prison yet proclaim with angry shout that they with
laws beset they really can't stay can't walk around
block heard sad wall but what the cops will round him
flock and chuck him into jail heard the butcher repne
and weep and rail fate because he had pay fine for being
short weight heard the grocer snort and
language sour because they yanked him into for selling
mody -four The mkman bottled half the and sold
his he said 1.-THE law just makes sick when friends
had baied him The laws are scales upon fish,
doubt and people as and simply can't stay out
but all the time and everywhere great truth stands cear
The who upon the square has nothing much fe
WAIT Ma
crgnEAt By George Matthew
The Washington herald., 1909-10-21
If ne WE'RE ABSENT.

His little muddy footprints stain the hall;
His scattered playthings litter every floor;
He leaves dark hngcrTrints upon the wall,
And never yet was known 10 close a door
His little Jacket anywhere IS flung.
The golden curls are ever twisted on his head.
His cap upon its peg is seldom hung;
He always pleads to 50 unwashed to bed.
BE oft p7oTokes me with his careless ways;
He nearly drives me frantic with his shout.
And. selfshly. ! often rue the days
That I must watch him playing round about
A thanless task at best, ] say il IS
And yet should ! not hear his dear vnice call
Nor catch the eager boyish laugh Of his,
And listen all in vain for his football;
Should not see his rosy face at night,
To mine upheld for one last bedtime kiss;
We're he 20 pass forever from my sight;
Should I his lisping prayer at even miss,
All God how I would plead to feel once more
his little restless hands upon my face.
And see him running through the open door
To greet me with the old-time glad embrace
--E A. Brininstood, in Los Angeles Express
The Washington herald., 1909-10-21
The South and immigration.

II is the interest OF the entire South in
receiving immigration Of a proper kind
that led TO an appropriation by the last
Congress for the construction Of an ade-
quate station at New Orleans. But there
is complaint that this provision remains
inactive, although the cause of opposition
to its use does not appear. This is an
affair Of more than local interest The
North. where cities are congested with
the influx Of aliens, is also concerned that
q proper proportion Of this current should
be diverted to the South. where its
economic need is manifest and demon
strated. The efforts made by State
agencies at Northern ports to scatter i'm
migrants upon arrival have not proved
satisfactory, and the proposition has been
accepted as sound that the better method
would be to divert the arrivals from
abroad TO such cities as Charleston and
New Orleans. Such is one Of the declared
purposes Of the Southern Commercial
Congress. which proposes the erection Of
an appropriate headquarters in Wash
ington.
The need of the South for an addition
TO negro labor In its agricultural develop
ment has been thoroughly recognized
That need is increasing. and its satisfac-
ton becomes more and more imperative
one gateway to the South is opened in
the immigration site offered by New Or
leans. It is not surprising that there
should be a demand there for adequate
reason for inactlou in a direction to
which no opposition is declared else
where.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-21
THE CONFEDERATE FLAG.
Gen. CabeIPs Account Of How Stars
and Bars Were Designed.


Gen. w. L. Cabell Of Dallas. Tex.
commander Of the trans Mississippi de-
partment Of the United Confederate Vet
Grams. wrote recently for the Chatta-
nooga Times the following history OF the
Confederate Gag:
when the Confederate army, COM
manded by Gen. Beauregard, and the
Federal army. confronted each other at
Manassas, it was seen that the Confed-
crate flag and the Stars and Stripes
looked at a distance so much alike that
It was hard 10 distinguish one from an
other. Gen. Beauregard, after the battle
OF July IS. at Blackburn Ford. ordered
that small red badge should be worn
on the left shoulder of our troops. and.
as was chief quartermaster, ordered me
to purchase large Quantity Of red fan
mel and 10 distribute il to each regiment.
During the battle at Bull Run II was
plain to be seen that a large number Of
Federal soldiers wore a similar red
badge. Gen. Johnston and Gen. Beaure-
gard met at Fairfax Court House IN the
latter part OF August or early September
and determined TO have a battle flag for
every regiment or detached command
Gen. JohnstOn's flag was IN the shape
/ Of an ellipse-red flag with blue St.
Andrew cross and stars on the cross
/ (white) to represent the different South
ern States. no white border OF any kind
was attached TO the crOss) Gen. Beau
regards was rectangle. red, with St.
! Andrews cross and white stars. similar
to Gen Johnstons
After we had discussed fully the two
styles. taking into consideration the cost
Of material and the care Of making the
same. IL was decided the elliptical flag
would be harder 20 make: that II would
take more cloth, and it could not be seen
so plainly at a distance; that the rec
tangular flag. drawn and suggested
by Gen BeaUregard. should be adopted
Gen. Johnston yielded at once.
mo one else was present but we three
No one knew about this flag but We
three until an order was issued adOptinE
! the Beauregard flag as Il was called
and directing me. as chief quartermaster
TO have the flag made as soon as II could
be done. Immediately issued an ad-
dress 70 the good ladies Of the South e
give me their red and blue silk dresses
and 20 send them 10 Capt Colin McRaS
Selph, quartermaster at Richmond. Va
Capt. Selph Is now living at New Or
leans. where he was assisted by two
elegant young ladies. the Misses Carey
from Baltimore, and Mrs. Henningsen
OF Savannah, and Mrs. Hopkins. OF Ala
bama
''The Misses Carey made battle fag'
for Gen. Beaureeard and Gen. Van Dorm
and I think, ,cr Gen. J. f. Johnston
They made Gen. Beauregards out o.
their own silk dresses. This flag is nov
in Memorial Hall New Orleans. witt
a statement OF that fact from Gen. Beau
regard. Gen. Van Dorn's flag was mad,
Of heavier material, but very pretty
''The statement gofnC around that thi:
flag was first designed by Federal pris
oners is false.
Gen. Beauregard's battle flag is II
Memorial Hall, at New Orleans. Th'
Washington Artillery battle flag can b.
seen at the Washington Artillery Hall.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-21

We are immensely pleased to see the
apple so ably and stanchly defended OF
late by various worthy and approved con-
temporaries. A very decided falling Off
IN the cultivation Of this splendid fruit
throughout the United States has been
noted by the Department OF Agriculture,
and It's signal Of alarm but recently went
forth to arouse the multitudes TO ac-
tivity and apple conservation. We re-
ioice TO report. as hereinbefore suggested,
that subsequent proceedings have tended
10 brighten up the apple outlook ire
mendousIy.
The truth is, the ordinary apple has
been the victim Of too much commercial
ism. It has been Luther Burbanked into
thing Of beauty on the fruit stands and
killjoy forever on the inside OF the
human anatomy. That is. the great ma
jority Of apples have suffered this fate.
When one Of those Ben Davis things. for
instance. IS offered for assimilation, be-
ware! take care! it's fooling thee!
But there Is another apple. and It IS
the bright and particular star we must
popularize among apples IN this country.
or fail Of a patriotic purpose all too plain
" indicated. Like ''the ham what am. -
this variety IS the real thing. It is pos
sessed OF testimonials from the highest
sources: it responds abundantly to every
demand made upon It, or you get your
money back
Witness the New York Press:
The apple is the fruit Of the gods. Leslie shaw
former Secretary Of the Treasury eats three every
morning for breakfast He has them sent Eas,
from his farm in Iowa
Obviously. this is the apple we are look
ing for Nothing but the best. and that
IN ample supply. Will suit This apple
is the fruit or the gods" Mr.. Leslie
Shaw eats three daily. naturally and not
at all unreasonably, and we might say
therefore. the proof OF the apple IS IN
the gods chewing Of the same-espe-
cially at the heavenly ratio OF three ap-
/ Piles to one god daily.
In all the circumstances. we incline Il
lift up our voices and sing. A certain
Iowa farm inspires hope for the future
Of apples that is robust and rosy. The
| apple industry must be revamped. re.
vlsed. and revitalized Not all the gods
at large in this country are properly
nourished. Many OF them are in need
OF an apple diet OF the exact persuasion
suited to their cody necessities and de.
OF apple that is. and where TO get Il
why delay the proceedings?
The Washington herald., 1909-10-21

qualities OF citizenship is assuredly no
reason for alarm.
It ought to be known to the Chicago
critic that the appearance OF Gen. Grant
in his uniform on any occasion does
not lend, necessarily, ohiclaI recognition
to the event The officer gives a certain
amount OF splendor to an incident in adj
dition to the influence, whatever It may
be, Of the individual appearing in the
ornate garb. The attempt to make a
sensation Of this incident is ridiculous.