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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1909-10-22

ly he was imbued with the wander
lust and took to the sea. Before meet
ing with Commander peary he had
made several deep water voyages, one
Of them to China.
Henson first came 10 touch with
Commander Peary when the latter
was engaged In engineering work III
Nicaragua. He was personal attendant
and general handy man and proved so
faithful and capable that he has since
remained in Peary's employ.
To Henson the explorer has given a
large measure of credit. 1t was Hen
son who designed and built the
sledges that, Ppary says, were so
largely instrumental In making the
long marches over the ice possible
Matt accompanied Peary on all Of his
arctic trips, and his services were al
most Indispensable. He can talk Es-
kimo like native and drive dog
team as we'll as those to the manner
born.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1909-10-22
Descendants Of David.

The history OF the Sassoons IL one
OF the most dramatic in the very dra-
matte story Of the Hebrew race. The
original Sassoon wns Bombay mer-
chant. but the family Is descended
from a group known as lbn Shoshan,
who at one time held the position or
nossi OF Toledo The name Shoshan.
which signifies ''lily" In Hebrew, was
gradually transformed into Sassoon.
signifying "gladness." The family
claim Davidic descent. and Abraham
Sassoon. who fiourished In the seven
teenth century. stated that he was a
direct descendant OF Shephatiuh. the
nth son Of David Not only are there
many references 10 the name In He
brew medieval literature but men'
ton OF 1t is made In the Talmud.-Lon'
don NJ. A. +.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1909-10-22

To Matthew Henson. faithful as
sIstan and personal attendant of Com
mander peary, belongs the unique dis
tinction OF being the ouly man OF bis
race 10 reach the top of The world. In
fact, he is one of very few of any
race TO reach that desideratum Of eX-
plorers. Tue number is yet TO be de-
termined, some believe. In any event.
there Is no shadow OF doubt resting on
the exploit of Mr.. Henson, who was
with Peary and his four Eskimos
when the farthest north was attained
Matthew Henson is the son Of negro
parents and was born In Washington
forty-two wears ago last August. Ear
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1909-10-22

would be torn by the branches and
Piatre dashed to the ground. They
saw the young man calmly throw q
bunch of straw on his ire aud quickly
pour over /; two small bottles OF oil.
instantly the fierce heat sent the bal
loon up safely. and It swept beyond
the danger line of the trees. 4 mighty
shout went up from the crowd, and
when he came down Platre had an
ovation.
He now felt ready TO make his
grand experimental trial trip, but the
king would not allow him to go, as he
feared 10 lose SO brave and scientific
man. Pilatre was In despair, and at
length the king said that he would
give him the opportunity To test the
safety of his balloon in the following
way: He would give full pardon TO any
two criminals who were willing to -
up In 1t, provided Piiatre did not him
self go.
The scientist was very angry, He
said What, Shall vile criminals, foul
murderers. men rejected from the bos-
ON of society, have the glory OF heing
the first to navigate the air? Never
while PIlatre de RoZier draws BREATH"
After repeated prayers for permis-
sion to make his experiment be sp-
spaled to the influence Of the Duchess
de polignac. the governess OF the royal
children. TO her petitions tue Mar
quis d'Arlandes added his and asked
TO he allowed to accompany Pilatre.
Al length consent was obtained.
on Nov. 81, 1873. Pilatre and the
marquis made an ascent from the gar
dens Of the Chateau de la Muette, In
the Bois. They sailed safely across the
Seine. over the Hospital For Old Sol
diers. over the Military school and
landed about FIVE miles from Paris
Their return was greeted with wild
enthusiasm.
The marquis rode back, but Pilatre
had to go first TO his house and get a
coat. for some one had stolen his In
the mixup Of their coming down, when
the balloon. Of course, collapsed.
Piatre now announced that he would
cross the channel from Boulogne to
England. A wealthy Frenchman ad-
vanced the money to construct an im-
proved machine that he was certain
could stay in the air as long as neces-
sary. This new invention was a bal
loon filed with hydrogen gas. Under
II was cylinder by which he expected
to rarely the air contained In 1t so that
be could either ascend or descend cas-
! lily and so reach currents of air that
would take him In any desired direc.
| ton.
II was five months before there came
| day suitable for making the aerial
trip. A physician who loved adventure
pertinent went with him from Bou
| logne
They cut the cords that held the bal
loon at o'clock IN the morning. The
ascent was majestic, and when at q
height of 200 feet the balloon swept
into current of air that took 1t to
ward the channel. Suddenly cross
current swept II back.
Piatre FASTENED to let some cold all
into the cylinder and in some way
made a rent In the balloon. They wer,
LOO feet high. and instantly the!
We're dashed to the earth. mangled ant
crushed frightfully.
France still remembers his enthusi
astic faith in his scientific efforts. an(
in many places are memorials and in
scriptions that perpetuate his fame.
Boston Globe.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1909-10-22
Why hs Was . Heathen.

Sir Arthur Fanshaw related an anus
ing story of Mohammedan servant
who when asked his religion replied:
BEG pardon. sar I'm heathen."
When asked by his master what he
meant by q heather the man answer
ed:
BEG pardon, sar. a worshiper OF
stocks and stones"
''Confound IT," remarked the master,
II can't keep man like that in my
service"
To which came the immediate re-
joinder
BEG pardon, sar, in your highness'
service no time to worship anythingw
London News.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1909-10-22
WHEN TO FEED POULTRY FOOD.

There Is prevailing notion with
certain class Of pOultrymen that 1t
doesn't pay to force laying fowls dur
ing the warm summer months-that
they will get along very we'll with or
dinary food and what they can pick
up about the yards. That this opinion
Is not shared by the most progressive
poultrymen is shown by the fact that
not long ago the manufacturers OF
Pages Perfected Poultry Food" in
Uuired of some of the prominent poultry
breeders of New England as to what
they considered the best time in which
to feed this food. d. j. Lambert of
Apponaug, Il. l., who Is famous as
breeder of high class poultry and one
of the best known In New England,
answered as follows: 1--WE feed Pages
Poultry Food every month in the
year"
II you want to know more about this
food and the best ways Of using It,,
write C. s. Page, Hyde Park, VT, for
his booklet, profitable Poultry" 1t
will be sent free, postpaid, to anyone
mentioning this paper.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1909-10-22

by virtue OF his financial and business
acumen. For many years he was
director aud tirst vice president OF the
Southern Pacific company Later he
became president OF the Mexican In
ternational Railroad company aud Of
the Houston and Texas Central He
is now president OF the Guatemala
Central and also chairman and presi-
dent OF the International Banking
company. which handles the govern
ment's financial business In China.
General Hubbard is Il native of
Maine. sryeuty-one years old aud
sarved through the civil war In the
Thirticth Maine regiment. coming out
as its colonel aud with the breset Of
brigadier general.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1909-10-22
PEOPLE OF THE DAY
Head OF the Peary Arctic Club.

General Thomas Hamlln Hubbard.
10 whom Commander Peury submitted
data aud Records To lie used TO main
tain the position of the explorer IN the
Cook controversy. Is president the
feary' Arctic club. For years q, raj
Hubbard has been Interested ia arctic
exploration and has contributed liber-
Hiy To expeditions beaded 10y Peary.
When the latter went north In 1893
General Hubbard gave 10000 IN aid
Of the undertaking and again last year
was one Of the chief supporters OF the
successful quest of the pole
General Hubbard is lawyer by pro-
fession and n railroad man and banker
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1909-10-22

In the death scene OF Camille" Mar
guerite. with her eyes already partial
ly glazed and staring is supposed to
declare. Il see face" referring to
Armand's. Business was all TO the
bad In Omaha once. when the divine
one, gazing into the unknown-repre-
scented by empty benches with a won.
derfully realistic. woeful voice cried:
II see faces faces-but not many
facesw
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1909-10-22
Not Anxious.

"You have quite number of the
poets," said Goodby, who was inspect
Ing Woodby's library. "Ah, there's
Browning. Do you understand himT'
mo; don't" said Woodby.
"Ah." said Goodby, continuing his
examination. have you PraedT
Certainly not. What's the use OF
praying? amt anxious to under
stand m."-Philadelphia Record
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1909-10-22
She Was Pleasantly Surprised.

Miss II. f. Bell, Wausau, Wis,
writes : "Before | commenced to take
Foley's Kidney Pills had severe pains
in nv back, could not sleep and was
greatly troubled with headache. The
first few doses of Foley's Kidney Pills
gave me relief and two bottles cured
me. The quick results surprised me,
and | can honestly recommend them.
John w. Thurston.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1909-10-22
he Spoke Too Soon.

A well known business man attended
bis daughters commencement exer-
cises at an eastern college. He had
been greatly pleased with the beauty
and dignity Of the exercises and was
discoursing TO bis wife upon the refin-
ing Influences Of college life Sudden
ly bis impressive monologue was cut
short A girl In cap and gown came
dashing down the steps OF the main
hail waving her diploma and shout
ing, Educated, by goshr'-Ladies'
Home Journal
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1909-10-22
True honor lea yes no room for hesi-
tattop or doubt--Plutarch.
Both Bows Saved

Louis boon. a leading merchant of
Norway, Mich, writes Three bottles
OF Foley's Honey and Tar absolutely
cured my hoy of severe cough, aud
neighbor's boy, who was so i'll with
cold that the doctors gave him up, was
cured by taking Foley's Honey aud
Tar. Nothing else is as safe and Ger
tain in results. John W. Thurstou.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1909-10-22

C. X. kmger the ,Jewelrr, 1860 Nir-
gina Ave, Indianapolis, Ind, writes
al was 80 weak from kidney trouble that
| could hardly walk hundred feet.
Four bottles of Foley's Kidney Remedy
cleared my complexion, cured my back
ache and the irregularities disappeared,
aud | eau now attend I" business every
day, and recommend Faley's Kidney
Remedy to all sufferers, AS 1t cured me
after the doctors aud other remedies had
failed" John W. Thurston.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1909-10-22

Mr.. F. &. Fritz, Oneonta, \. Y,
writes: "My littl girl was greatly ben
fited by taking Foleys Orino Laxative,
,ud thiuk it is the best remedy for
constipation and liver trouble" Foley :
Orino Laxative is mild, pleasant and
Effective, aud cures habitual constipa-
ton. >Johp W. Thurston.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1909-10-22
Edible Doas Of China.

The edible dogs of China are known
BY their bluish-black tongues. They
never bark and are very taciturn
Four million and half are slaugh'
tered annually to crafty the palates Of
the Celestials.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1909-10-22
Tho Complete Bookkeeper.

Mrs. Knicker-H How do you make
your books balance? Mrs. Booker
That's easy. | always spend the exact
sum l receive right away.-New York
Sun.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1909-10-22

Foley's Honey and Tar clears the air
passages, stops the irritation in the
throat, soothes the infiamed membranes,
and the most obstinate cough disap-
pears. Sore aud inhamed lungs sle
healed and strengthened, and the cold
is expelled from the system. Refuse
any but the genuine in the yellow pack
age. John w. Thurston.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1909-10-22
Food Scarce.

This circular describing the Mount
ingvue says you can sit at the dinner
table and see the beautiful mountain
peaks" said the man who contemplate
ed going.
That is true" replied the one who
had been, land that's Just about all
you can see"-Yonkers Statesman.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1909-10-22

Taking No Risks.

Dentist-You should have taken gas,
as l suggested, sir. You would have
felt no pain. Victim-Me take gas!
Me. with f2O iu my pocket No fear,
Get 1t Over.-London Tit-Bits.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1909-10-22
We'll Bred.

'SThat's a we'll bred child"
"You bet she Is. Never corrects
her parents publicly, no matter what
the eYigencies of the case may be-
Pittsburg Post.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1909-10-22
He Wouldn't Die,

Mrs. Peac chblow Why does your hus-
band carry such tremendous amount
Of life insurance when he's In such per-
feet health? Mrs. Flicker-Oh. just to
tantalize me- Men are naturally cruel
Life.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1909-10-22
A Mildsr Form.

Willis-What do you suppose was
the origin Of war?
0tlns-Soms we'll meaning genius
probably invented 1t with the hope
that 1t would supplant football.-Puck.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1909-10-22
Not Unanimous.

She-Theres Mrs Toozle. She seems
quite reconciled to the death of her
trst husband. He-Yes, but I'm afraid
her second never will e.-Illustrated
Bits.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1909-10-22
A Strange Possibility.

- 0VTWIT8o TOS1f0FFVHys
With machines to save talking
And working and walking,
We ind that this planet so small
In run by the lever.
And human endeavor
VIII not b. considered at ALL
Washington Star.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1909-10-22

In the adversely of our best friends
we often find something which does
not displease us.-Rochefoncauld.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-07-28

let anybody him, 1 so ashamed of him.
But have him at home yet. think he will
cover, all right" Leon finished jubantly, look
ing the old man into the eye
AS for him. he halted in the middle OF the
street, his face blue-gray his eyes popping
"Vor heavens sake he calculated.
"Rebecca and are going to get married next
month";" supplemented Leon.
"Ach, knowed it all the tme!" stammered
the old man, huredly adjusting himself to the
adamantine aspect of this surprising situation
The company continued its march in undis-
turbed formation, with the exception that Icons
arm encircled Rebecca's 1.-THE, unresisting waist
Rebecca said nothing, but turned delightful
pink.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-07-28
LITERARY MAGAZINE

'Hafen't you gone yet?" stickenstein pere cried
suddenly, turning fiercely upon Leon "Hafent 1
got misfortune enough to loose my faluapel bust
ness, that nefer be restored vidout being bod
dered by cheap masher like YOU"
oh! papa! exclaimed Rebecca deprecatingly.
II forgot to tell you,' remarked Leon, maintain
ing his hold Rebecca that your old black cat
with the white rings around the eyes was half
burned in the fire. Nearly all his hair came off
He jumped out of the little storeroom window,
with piece of meat in his mouth; and most Won
derful of ALL there glass lamp tied to the
meat-such red and white glass lamp, you know.
Sure enough, cats do have nine lives, he would
never have escaped from that terrible fire. took
him home He wouldn't let go of the meat or
lamp, SO had to take them along, too l didn't
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-07-28

be hampered. The household purse was a com
mon purse, for each to dip into; what yours
was hers, and what hers yours Some
husbands, you understood We're mean about
ey; but you should be held up by her, proudly, to
other wives, model. They should envy her;
and no doubt their husbands would hate you. And
it rather humiliates you to note what quantity
of personal supplies she has brought with her
just as if you were not anxious to furnish every
thing.
And always, has decided Beulah, you and she
should share thoughts we'll things, and
should read together and discuss. For
I'VE don't want to grow careless, and lose in
terest in each other just because were married.
said Beulah; like other couples
mo, no, dearest" responded you, in alarm
NEVERTHELESS a man has his business 1t
seems not to to that man
cannot dismiss at a moment all the day from his
mind and readily. even voluntarily, become absorbed
in new pattern of silk or bunch of roses.
Why, frequently man-especially with
the tremendous responsibilities of married man
is planning, planning figuring upon some pro
ject (as were you) which is not yet tangible
enough to explain, and which yet nags and per
ssts; and then man is apparently unobservant
Gas apparently you), although really seeing
and listening, even if not outwardly enthusing.
Isn't t?" now concluded Beulah suddenly
'Why-yes; certainly you responded, vaguely
but valiantly.
3eulah pouted
NO, it isn't" she declared. to your amazemeat.
You weren't listening, and knew it. What
saying?"
You saying something about silk stock
ings-about pair you took back. They didn't
wear WE'LL. And having thus refuted her, you
were encouraged to add, clinching the matter: Il
heard every word"
but that ten minutes ago. she retorted,
triumphant. I'D got all through talking about
them"
well. / heard everything" you reasserted.
What else saying, Them
NOU hesitated, almost stumped But not quite;
no. indeed, not quite. heetng sentence flash
ed into your brain from your sub-consciousness.
you speaking of the chicken"
what chicken?" Beulah merciless.
"The chicken you ordered"
"What about it?"
Like criminal in the stall you writhed con-
fronted and helpless. You were stuck in earnest
"Tell me again, dear" you may beseech sub
missivey. ''I'll listen"
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-07-28

The following morning when the excited sum-
moned Stickenstein family alighting from
the train. they found long waiting Leon there.
Papa Stckenstein nodded stifly at the young
man. He seemed to be half crying over the loss
of his stock and building, but he betrayed
what inconsistent CLEAN in his keen gray eyes as
he descended the coach steps, Stckenstein mere,
next descended and took her husbands arm.
Then Rebecca.
Good day" she said
"Goot tay,'' the old lady chimed in
Very good morning." said Leon. winking at
the old man. and taking his place beside Rebecca.
The old said nothing but scowled porten-
tously. Rebecca very tmidly and timorously took
Icons ostentatiously extended arm, and the lit
tie company proceeded its way.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-07-28
ter tn e Honey-m 90 n

ooh, no; it isn't worth
repeating; truly, it isn't"
she answers, with ostenta-
tious carelessness.
DESTINATIONS, | say, for
she wishes you to per-
ceive how strong an effort
she is making that yod
shall not suspect what
havoc has been wrought
within her trustful heart.
There is a moment OF
uncomfortable silence
the first uncomfortable s;
lence. to date, in your MIL
tual history.
I'm sorry" you may
apologize.
ooh, YOU needn't he"
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-07-28
By Edwin L. Sabin

exciting to you. was only talking
as to keep the ball rolling 1t is so stupid to Sit
without either of saying anything"
That may thus appeal to her; but you have
been trying to think. married must think,
at times.
els it very interestingly she queries, presently
'Er-what, dear?"
rs the paper very, very interesting?"
N-no; there doesn't seem to be much in it,
You used to read it to me-and you used to
read Tennyson aloud too" she reproaches, plain
lively
She speaks though this past to which she re.
fers is long, long by-whereas, according to your
recollection the last reading done only two
evenings before.
You Squlrm.
We're getting just like old married folks" she
complains; sitting here like bumps"
i don't mean to be-, you may defend; "only.
darling. have matter my mind that bothers
me and am thinking it out See?'
What is it?''
business The important word ought to be
self-expanatory and carry due weght-coming.
as it does, from the breadearner of the household.
Your Beulah, bless her. instantly is all helpful
ooh, goody! What about business? Tell me-"
lous If she might but appreciate.
"It-it's nothing | make clear to you pet.
She intercepts your impotent stammerng. Now
she is upon her dignity. Oh, if she but would APP
preciate.
You needn't tell me; of course not, ii it's such
secret | don't care to listen.
Heighho, she did not appreciate
And have on my red gown and you never
noticed it at ALL and you used to like it,
Her vanity, that innocent little vanity also is
offended.
Certainly l noticed it; it's fine, you assert,
notwithstanding it's color. Yes, it is red. You
remember. She had it on when you home
But dear dear. AS il that rose-leaf existence
of Tennyson and red gown evenings could con
tinue without cess, forever Why, man-partic-
uarly a married man--had to make money. and
he IA tn ahp :
practical side we'll ideal, to mar
riage.
"And you know agreed that you weren't to
bring your business home, she reminds. still
pouting. ut isn't fair-unless you'd rather have
your old business than me; and you have your
business all day
Horrors! She frighens you Is she going to
leave you cast you off-repudiate you for your
Cont edonna