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Evening journal., 1909-04-26
Hanasd AsrasIf 70 Door.

BY United Press Leased Special VIC
PHILADELPHIA, Ajril 2G.--With a
rope made from strips from a sheet on
her bed, lnotted tightly about her
neck, the dead body Of Mrs. Mary Hofl-
man, a patient at the Pennsylvania
Hospital for the Insane, was found
hanging TO the I ransom rod
OF the door OF her room
early today. The dead woman was a
native Of Harrisburg and was brought
TO the institution two weeks ago on
account Of suicidal mania.
Evening journal., 1909-04-26
beth Wanted.

You are in the employ OF that mil
liongire up on the hili, aren't your
snapped the sharp faced woman who
ran the butter and egg shop.
"Yes, ma'am." responded the man I'm
the white apron, land want two
pounds Of butter for my masters ia
bic. He said he'd send TO town after
Il. only the roads are 20 bad"
He did, chr Wen. we are not par
ticular about hfs trade. Did you tell
him said his money was tainted5'
Indeed. / did,
"Aad what did he say"
said so was your blamed old but.
ter."-Chlcago News.
Evening journal., 1909-04-26
TAFT TO ATTEND
GRANT DINNER

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
WASHINGTON. April 2s.-President
Taft win make a hurried trip 10 Philsdel-
phia tomorrow, for the purpose Of attend
ing the Union Leagues annual Grant
birthday dinner"
The League celebrates the natal annlver-
sary OF the great commander every year,
and usually invites the President OF the
United states, and other distinguished per-
sonages.
Evening journal., 1909-04-26
peath Of q. NeIson Pedriek.

The funeral Of II. Nelson Pedrlck
viii take place from his late residence
No. 1908 French street on Wednesday
afternoon. Interment VIII be made in
Riverview cemetery. Mr.. Pedricl was
u years OF age. For many years he
was foreman OF the pattern depart
ment Of the Pusey & Jones Company
and a member of Columbia lodge,
L d. o. F.
Evening journal., 1909-04-26
ROOSEVELT Ill,
HUNT OFF FoR A TIME

By United Press Leased Speciai Win
lNAIROBI, British East Africa, April 26.
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt and his son
Kermit are III at the ranch Of Sir Alfred
Pease on the Athi river, according to news
that reached here this evening,
Their indlsposition is said 70 be due to
fatigue and climate conditions.
Evening journal., 1909-04-26
Irish History for Protsctorx.

The County Board OF the Ancient
order OF Hibernians has dorated
twenty-five copies OF Nolans History
OF IrelanS 70 st. James Protectory at
Delaware City. There are now 500
books in the parochial schools OF the
county.
Evening journal., 1909-04-26
FATE OF SULTAN
IN THE BALANCE

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
cONsTANTINOPLE, April 2s.-The Ma
tional Assembly has postponed its de-
cision regarding the fate OF the sultan,
who stin remains a prisoner in the Yudz
Kiosk.
Evening journal., 1909-04-26
OUTLYING GUARDS
ARE SURRENDERING

FETfI % n NTfE n DE MN 10
by United Press Leased Special wire
WASHINGTON, April e6.-A beated dis
patch from Ambassador Lelshman. con-
tains the Information that the surrender
Of the outlying garrisons IN the vicinity Of
constentinople is going on rapidly. He
mentions particularly the effective meth-
DDS used by the Young Turks. IN the oc-
cupation Of the city, and says that n au-
gurs well for the future adjustment ot she
present difficulties.
Evening journal., 1909-04-26
nind Id the cnnntu Hoanital.

Mrs. Mary r. Murray. aged 40 years,
resident OF West Junction. Chris
tiana hundred, died at the New Castle
County Hospital today Of dropsy. She
had been a patient at the hospital two
weeks.
Evening journal., 1909-04-26
Eirnman Rroka q Len.

While exercising tho horses Of the
Liberty Fire Company on Saturday,
Mark J. Fahey, the company's engine
driver, fell from the exercise wagon
and sustained a broken leg.
Evening journal., 1909-04-26
A Fixed Law.

= TTN"I EHTE9
you are positive this -haRSsned OF
Tuesday," demanded counsel.
Il am" said the witness.
"Sure It was tuesday,
Yes"
"Why not Thursday or FridnyT
''Because we had chicken that day
Chicken day Is Tuesday where
board ."-Loulsville Courler-JourDal.
Evening journal., 1909-04-26
roo LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION.

x11xNTFb~Bof 10 TEzRN CAR
w riage painting. Apply COOLING
CARRIAGE WORKS, Fourth and
French streets.
EOR sALE-PIANO. IN GOOD COND1-
tion. cheap. lo3 East Thirteenth st.
Evening journal., 1909-04-26
Th. Cooks peeIsnsIen

The cook picked up an egg. She
looked at Il doubtfuny.
"fts BAD she said.
She dropped f.
"Irs worseF' she hastily added.-Ex,
change.
Evening journal., 1909-04-26

Money For -Four More Sslcen Men
Only four salooHkepers in New Castle
county remain to be paid their ovcrpaid
License fees State Treasurer Moore re-
turneo over $4,000 70 saloon rroprie-
tors IN this county.
Evening journal., 1909-04-26
Net AetEna.

Actor-An the newspapers say my
impsrsonation of Caesar last night was
absolutely real RIvai-Perhaps that's
70. Evsrybody I've met says It Ger.
taInly wasn't setting.
Evening journal., 1909-04-26
Grain Market

Reported daily by F. D. Laekey q
CO.. bankers and brokers, members
Philadelphia Stock Exchange, s43 Mar
ket ST.
Evening journal., 1909-04-26
CHANDLER q qsasstsa:r E%ssI%:'

No. 2lf ". Ninth street
Careful attention day OF nignl
Bodies IN Boarding Houses. Hotsls
nnG Hospitals removed and cared for
untn chained. Carriages Furnished
Appointments frst-elsss- Both Ph0nes.
Evening journal., 1909-04-26

PreserTs your inst relations % sfdez
nen. Their niscontuct does got aaecf
Fnnr dutlsa - Ks.zcfefrs
Evening journal., 1909-04-26
SPECIAL STORAGE RATES

Until April lst we VIII store and guar
enteo your goods at the following rates.
Furniture, one load. 800 per month
Furniture. two loads, Sl50 per month
Furniture three loads, 500 per month
Goods called for and delivered
FIDELITY STORAGE CO.
7. ?. MoEvilly Co.,
1915 West Fourth Street.
Del 2an ID q A rl.A
Evening journal., 1909-04-26
In MEMORIAM-

In loving remembrance OF ms dear
aut, Jane Morrison. who departed this
life April 26. 1908. Sadly missed
Her Niece. Elizabeth.-
Evening journal., 1909-04-26

Read THE EVENING JOURNAL.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-12-16
LAST RANDOLPH

Another new lot of Xmas goods in.
Come in and see them.
We are selling lots OF that Best OF All
Flour at $3.50 a sack and extend our offer
to Dec. 20; after that you win have to
pay s1.75. Sprague sprague.
There Will be Christmas exercises at the
F. B. church Dec. "a.
G. M. Waldo and children, who have
been quite III, are all gaining.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. II. Moxley were in
Chelsea last Sunday to see his father, who
is I'll.
Miss Beth Heath, who has been teach
ing at North Randolph, is quite i'll with
jaundice.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Durkee have son,
born Dec. z, weighing 10 lbs. Mrs. EN-
ma Giles is caring for them.
Mr.. and Mrs. Abel Tracy and children
Of Utica, N. Y, are visiting at the home
Of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Tracy.
NJ. and Mrs. Homer Lambert Of East
Braintree were at the home OF her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Rutz, last
Sunday.
The sad news was received last week OF
the death of Edward Boyden OF Hallow-
ell, Me. He will be remembered as the
husband OF Mrs. Lizzie Webster Boyden.
The friends OF Mrs. Mary Wardwell
Martin OF Norwich will be saddened to
learn that her husband was killed while |
at work in the woods about two weeks
ago
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-12-16
WHAT is DOING
THE WORLD OVER
A WORD ABOUT THE LEADING
EVENTS or THE WEEK.
Zelaya on Iil. Last Leas.

The impending battle between the gov
ernment forces and insurgents in Nicara-
qua that was expected to decide suprema-
cy has not yet been reported. The COM
mander OF the national troops near Rama
sought parley, with the supposed object
OF surrender. The rebels demanded sub
mission without conditions. 1t was re-
ported later that this was a rnse, and that
the main government army had mean
while slipped past Rama and was about
to strike Bluefields. The last despatch
announced an uprising against President
Zelaya at the capital, Managua, where
men were parading the streets shouting,
Down with ,Zelaya; long live the United
States" 1t is assured that Zelaya will
retire soon, but be wants to name bis sue
cessor, and this the rebels will not per-
nit. II is probable that Mexico and the
United States will join in a protectorate
over Nicaragua until order has been re-
stored and a fair election can be held.
American naval vessels are on hand and
marines present to look out Tor American
interests.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-12-16
Tuesday's Circular Conference.

The circular conferences was held Tues
day, Dec. IA, and notwithstaDding the
bad condition OF the roads a good delega-
tion was present and the program began
nearly on schedule time. The sermon
was preached by Rev. Fraser Metzger.
His theme was, "The Value Of Vision"
and was a most inspiring address. At ~
o'clock bountifui repast was served By
the Ladies' Aid in tbs social rooms Of the
church.
The afternoon session was taken mp by
the discussion OF the theme, stTbe Chris
tian"-I, 'sIn the Home" by Rev. Fraser
Metzger; II, "In the Church," by Rev.
Joseph Hamilton, and III, "In the
World BY Rev. Oswald n. Rankin OF
East BraiHtree. Each speaker treated his
theme most ably and all declared it q par
ticularly helpful discussion.
Mention should also be made Of the vo-
cal solo by Miss Brown, which added its
full share to the enjoyment OF those pres
emit
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-12-16
RAMooLeH CENTER
a Gard.

We wish to extend our sincere thank
to our neighbors and friends who 81
willingly gave their assistance when th,
sad accident took our little son and
brother from our midst, also to thos,
who contributed flowers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harmon Clark and Family
N. l. Boyden Was IN Woodstock the
first OF the week on legal business.
George Boudro did good work with
the snow scraper in the village Tuesday.
Miss HartweII has closed her summer
residence and gone to Boston for the win
ter.
The training school is to take a two
weeks vacation from next Monday, TAX
ing in the holidays
Lou Clark Of Rutland was here several
days last week to visit his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. II. L. Clark.
Frank McMurphy Of Central America
joined his wife Tuesday at the home Of
his father, Il. c. McMurphy, for short
vacation.
There was good depth of snow last
Monday and the wind made il lively on
the hills and made the roads impassable.
Some OF the rural carriers didn't get In
Tuesday till O'Clock. They usually ar
rive at 2.
A good concrete dam has been complet-
ed at the Hydraulic Co.'S. spring, but the
water is low and there is water only sufii-
cient to run the rams part of the time.
Without rains there must be a great
scarcity of water on the bill.
The marriage Of Napoleon Lambert aud
Miss Hattie Plum, reported 10 last weeks
Herald and News in this column, did not
take place, and there IL no such marriage
II was a mistaken report,
based on Misunderstanding.
sale Of candy, aprons and fancy arti-
Giles win be held 10 Normal hall by and
Tor the benefit Of the seniors next satur-
day from to $50 p. m. and from to 10
,. m. From until f0s8o there will be
during which refreshments
will be served.
The committee for the entertainment |
course are glad to announce that they
have secured the valuable services of Wal |
.er David, the popular impersonator. for
he evening Of Dec. 21. BE will be assist
ID by Mrs. David, who is an artist on the
piano and harp. This will be a rare treat |
md no one can afford TO miss It.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-12-16
Lsbor . FIaht the sleeI Trusl.

After two days session, called for the
purpose Of considering the attitude Of or
ganized labor toward the steel trust at
Pittsburg, II was decided to wage war on
the,trust. The chief grievance is that the
steel trust runs an "open shop" hiring
men whether union or non-union. The
Federation OF Labor proposes to thor
oughly organize the trusts workmen.
The officials at the close of the conference
issued q manifesto attacking the steel
trust for its course in politics and husi-
ness, as well as for its treatment Of its
employees. It recommended an assess-
ment of 10 cents per member all over the
United States to help the employees OF the
trust now on strike. The war 60 folloN
wiz be q notable srapple Of huge antag-
onfsts.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-12-16
Leopold Rallies from Operation.

King Leopold Of Belgium, notorious,
II not notable, figure among European
monarchs, has been critically i'll with OBJ
struction of the bowels, and his life was
despaired Of. As last resort he under
went an operation Tuesday which AFFORD
ed relief, yet 1t is hardly anticipated that
he will be able to Withstand the shock.
He was able, however, to sign q very i'm
portant measure relating to recruiting the
Belgian army, whereby its peace footing
will be $4,000 and its war strength
ESQ, 900.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-12-16
Church Notes.

Rev. Joseph Hamilton will preach la
the Methodist church next Sunday.
Bethany Sunday school is preparing an
extra fine concert program TO be given
Christmas Eve In Chandler Music hall.
Christian science chapel-serviee Sum
day at II a. m. subject, "ls the Universe,
Including Man, Evolved by Atomic
Force"
The theme OF the sermon at Bethany
church Sunday viii be "Jesus, the Way"
taking mp especially "The Way Of the
Man Of Love"
st. Johns church-Holy Communion
and sermon sunday at 1880 a. m.; Sun
day school, 12 M; children's rehearsal OF
Christmas music at 3:15 Friday after
noon; evening service Friday at 1850
O'Clock with address on "Church Unity"
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-12-16
lmmIorans White Slaves.

The report OF the Senate immigration
commission Just out deals largely with
tion revealed very widespread system Of
importing girls for immoral purposes,
and OF Turing them into lives OF shame
against their will. It tells also Of shock
ing conditions that exist in the steerage
OF many OF the ocean steamships that
bring immigrants. The sailors subject
the women to vile indiRnities that cannot
be resented, and there is no privacy for
them.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-12-16
Lurton New Federal Justice.

Horace Fl. Lurton Of Nashville, Tenn,
has been nominated BY President Taft to
succeed the late Justice Peckham on the
federal supreme court bench. Lurton is
Democrat as Peckham was. He former
u served with Taft as judge in the sixth
judicial circuit Of United States court,
and it was there Taft formed 3 high
opinion Of him.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-12-16
More FakInG Charged to Or. Cook.

DR.. Cooks Arctic records were placed
last week with the authorities OF Copen-
hagen university, who will examine them
to determine whether they establish
Cooks discovery OF the Pole. The New
York Times prints story to the effect
that Capt Loose, an experienced naviga-
tor, and one Dunkle, an insurance brok-
er, assisted Cook in fixing up these data
recently in New York, and that Loose
worked out q complete set Of observations
to the Pole at the request of Cook, who It
Is inferred used them to deceive the
Copenhagen scientists. Loose and Dun
kle make affidavit to this effect, and say
they disclose because Cook failed to pay
them the stipulated sum. DR.. Cook is
still in retirement at some place IN
known.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-12-16
LookIna one,s se.t.

It's woman's delight to look her best
but pimptes, skin eruptions, sores and
boils rob life Of Joy Listen Bucklen's
Arnica Salve cures them; makes the skin
soft and velvety. Il glorihes the face.
Cures Pimples, Sore Eyes, Cold Sores,
Cracked Lips, Chapped Hands. Try it.
Infallihle for Piles. 25c.
H. A. Leonard, Randolph.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-12-16
c. Man TIn lle Grated.

Capt. Thomas Franklin, formerly COM
missary and treasurer Of the West Point
Military academy, hss been found guilty
Of smbezziement and sentenced TO two
gesrs and e half IN prison. He "graft-
sdn ia furnishing supplies for the cadets
10 The extent Of about $1,000 Capt.
Franklin had an honorable army record
mill he tan
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-12-16
Home RuIe Promises for Ireland.

At monster meeting in London Fri
day night, Prime Minister Asquith laid
down the policy to which the Liberal
government will be pledged II it is re-
turned to power. II will demand the
Limitation OF power Of the House Of
Lords, and will grant seli-government
for Ireland. Strict search OF the hall for
suffragettes before the meeting resulted
in finding half a dozen women hidden
who had planned g disturbances. They
we're cast out. Two or three men who
yelled "votes for Women" were elected
during the meeting.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-12-16
Reporters watched the Tafts.

President and Mrs. Taft are on q trip to
New York and New Haven. The presi-
dent addressed the Methodist diamond
jubilee at Carnegie Hall Monday evening,
celebrating the raising Of $4,000 to
carry on the mission work in Africa.
What the Tafts bought their children for
Christmas at New York was duly chroni-
eled by the newspapers.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-12-16
Prize Awaits the Bic inlet.

A Wisconsin banker who looted his in
stitution of s400,0 600 got a ten years. sem
tence. A boy fired by dime novels held
up bank and got nothing bus fourteen
year sentence. A mathematician has
used these two cases as q basis from
which be figures that il 9 banker were to
steal q, 900, 900 the state would owe him
two years of life.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-12-16
alsrIot aet. Another TumbIe.

n. Bleriot, the French aeronaut who
crossed the English channel, and who has
suffered more serious accidents than any
Of her aviator, met with another at Con-
stsntinople Sunday. His aeropiane col
iided with . roof, was overturned, he fell
thirty feet and was injured internally.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-12-16

The West Randolph grange had it's an
nual meeting Saturday night and elected
these officers for the coming year.
Worthy master. Miss Kate Connolly
overseer, Mrs. George c. Flint; steward
Mrs. +. +. Manchester; lecturer, Mrs. l.
A. Russlow; chaplain, Mrs. j. Harris
Bass; secretary, Miss Alice Buck; treasur.
er, Lyman Hutchinson; assistant steward.
r. w. MeAllister; Ceres, Mrs. w. w.
Jones; Pomona, Miss Hannah Aldrich;
Flora, Mrs. C. r.. Steele; lady assistant
steward, Mrs. r. w. McAlIister; march
director, F. j. Burnell; pianist, Miss Let
tie Bailey; musical director, Glenn
Bailey: Ratekeeper, Jesse BlOdgett. Thir-
ty-fve votes we're cast and, with the la
dies chosen to ten CT the is available
offices, the executive ability OF the sisters
would seem to be fully recognized rs
we'll as the modest shrinking of the
brothers from duties and responsibilities
which anyone else can be induced to un-
dertake. The officers will be installed BY
Past Master John L. Hutchinson satur-
day, Jan. s.
A foot OF wet, heavy snow fell Monday
night, and the snow plows began the
Eext morning the serious business OF the
season. On the Highlands, school chill
dren and business people were showed In
and strained their eyes watching the
devious wanderings Of the plow which
would be sighted once on a slow march
to the cemetery and then, when every
body concluded that II must have buried
itself in a drift, it would reappear, crawl
ing along the far horizon and carefully
avoiding all the cross streets between the
main thoroughfares. Long after 8 4
O'Clock seven children on Howard street |
were still shut away from educational adj
vantages, and the snowy expanse Of walk
on South street had still been unmarried /
by the pillow. Though it would be- de-
lightful to have all the streets opened /
miracles are not expected
Of the street department, which, however,
might possibly lay out plowing route
that would give more people a chance to
20 to work or school in time to get up an
appetite for dinner. Another cause Of
iome complaint for several winters has
been the constantly increasing snow
just east Of the Morton house
IN Merchants Row. II is always q slip
perry glacial formation and grows to such
! height that people scaling the eminence
IN their way to and from the postofFice ,
eel like taking observations and forward
ng data to the National Geographical So |
'iety. There are signs OF It's being kept
rom towering to the skies this year.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-12-16
More Wet Cltlos mis- Year.

The trendi the license vote among the
cities OF Massachusetts, this year Il toward
license. In Tuesdays election, Worces-
ter went back to license after two years Of
no. Salem changed from wet 10 dry.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-12-16
Hela $50 Nseross und One Husbsna.

Three women were found murdered 10
Savannah Friday morning. One Of them
had been criminally assaulted An IN
known negro was suspecteu and $50 ne
Rroes were arrested. j. G. Hunter, the
husband Of one Of the women, is also
held. with much evidence against him.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-12-16
The KIokapoos Are Here.

Grants drug store might be mistaken
this week for the headquarters of an In
dian reservation as within its show win
dow pose two noble Red Men IN the
midst of much fine beadwork and q choice
line of moccasins.
The "Big Iniun," stately personage
In a fancy dress suit that would complete
ly eclipse a broadcloth "swaliowtail,n IL
a Cauganawaga chieftain from Three Riv-
ers, Can, and Eeioieea IN the pleasing cog
nomen Of Big Bear. His headdress Is q
picturesque affair somewhat resembling
feather duster and, II every feather stands
for the scalp lock OF an enemy, be is not
an individual to approach Extensively un-
less you wear wig. On exhibition he
preserves a calm majestic mien under psle-
face scrutiny and seems to be wrapped in
the impenetrable mystery OF his own dig
nifty. Though one reckless youngster
ventured TO shy a snow ball ct his heroic
figure on the street, the school children,
en- masse, show a marked inclination to
keep a sheet OF plate glass at least be-
tween themselves and Ursa Major.
smaller and less fearsome looking
brave is from Wisconsin, Yellow Bird OF
the Oneida tribe, and be is quite as dressy
rs Big Bear. lie, too, wears an imposing
crest OF feathers aud gathers about him
garment in blanket effect with q wide |
belt OF white beads.
The two are members of the Kickapoo /
indian company. hich is holding forth |
nightly in Dubois & Gays hall and at
traeting two or three hundred people to |
whose object is to amuse
md also to instruct in regard to sagwa
Ird other hfe-giving remedies, msnuiac-
ured from the prescriptions OF learned
medicine men,"
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-12-16
Randolph.
oEoRaIA Will. Local EdItor.
The Man of LeIsure.


The Man Of Leisure.
The man Of leisure drifts around
In hopes there may be happily found
Somewhere within his daily walk
Someone with time enough to talk
L seems to him an awful bore
That unto mill and desk and store
Their faculties so many lock
And leave no one with him 10 talk
Il is matier Of reproach
That, when a subject he would broach,
The busy should bis eiioFi block
BY claiming they've no time to talk
Lest they should lose a half day
They sometimes even run away
When, towards them be is seen to stalk,
Prepared to have a litle talk.
DisquiefiHg the thought doth lurk
He might as well be hard at work
As al his leisure thus 10 walk,
The only one with time to talk.