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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-02-25
For Sale or Exchanoe.

We have few sleighs left which We
wish to close out in order to make room
for spring goods. Would be glad to ex-
change these for wood, lumber or any
thing that we can use, or will sell at
right prices for cash.
Sargent, Osgood & Roundy Co., Kan
dolph Foundry.
Miss Sylvia Flint is visiting friends on
Braintree Hill.
Miss Carlotta Norman visited in Ran
dolph last week.
w. A. Hutchinson has been sick and
under the doctors care.
Miss Roxy Battles returned to her
home in Braintree saturday.
Reuben Norman's brother from the
West has been visiting here lately.
Miss Jennie blanchard went to BARN
ard Sunday to remain few days with
Miss Ella Adams.
Miss Annie Howard went this week to
Berkeley, Mass, to visit her sister, Mrs.
Jane Bassett, and family.
Mrs. Frank Gold OF Northfeld came
Thursday to visit her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. A. Hutchinson; also othsr rela-
tives here.
James Allen, who came to visit his
brother, George, at the creamery. has
been sick with measles the past week at
Fred Flint's. He is improving.
Everett Sherman, who froze his toes a
while ago, has been confined to the
house the past two weeks. They have
been so bad that it was necessary to re-
move the nails.
Mrs. Clinton Munsell Of West Hartford
visited at Clark Abers last week. Mr..
and Mrs. Abel accompanied her home,
intending to return Saturday, but Mrs.
/ Able was sick and unable to come.
Mrs. d. W. c. Blanchard received news
/ OF the death of Mrs. Almira Maynard
/ Spaulding about the first Of February al
4 Madison, Wis, after an illness of only g
! few hours, being taken sick Saturday al
p. m. and dying Sunday morning al
/ O'Clock. She will be remembered by
the older people here, as when girl she
/ lived with her parents in the house now
occupied by Gibson Grain. She left ar
aged husband. She was about 20 years
of age.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-02-25
Arkansas Trust Law Upheld.

The United States supreme court has
given decision upholding the Arkansas
antitrust law, in the case Of the Ham
mond Packing company, which was fined
$40, 900 for conspiracy to fix the price of
meals
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-02-25

The increase in Indebtedness is largely
due to the increase in number OF towns
poor, and also a correct inventory this
year Of the property at the town farm,
which heretofore has been in excess Of
real value, il is claimed.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-02-25
SHARON

Special ofier-Win send New York
Tribune Farmer one year for SOC. until
April LIST only. Best farm paper pub
lished. l. B. Johnson, Randolph.
Remember the Band fair at South Roy
alton Mar. and 5. Minstrel show Mar.
4; band and orchestra concert and dance
Mar. 5. Lots Of fun both nights. See
big bills. Wv
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-02-25
aRookEIELp

Special offer-Will send New York
Tribune Farmer one year for Soc. until
April LIST only. Best farm paper pub
lished. L. B. johnson, Randolph.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-02-25
chelsea Home News.
40 BlzBT l1@I lditor.

IhE
MI Sleeper of F.'H.fs was III lo"u
.r
ana Mr.. Earu f. Colby OF Cor
rria town Monday,
IrRaII " Cnrnth was In
N sg.fBs- ast week Thursday.
20 p,,.s. ar engineer at Chel-
pr 70 ''-- .rtra brtef visit.
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ol'.D''' ~" 80.
] 0nnga County .A"'ety paiu ~
lsfj e. peg pound Tor tue mouth
'aify
8 Carrie laea.t ei luhofiuge mas
visiting iha lss. week ~ horace
y 90 DIE East 'i'.'.
srB,gr OF Lisbon, ~. H., is visit
BIZ mother Mrs. Amanda 9winyer.
fam' TO Lisbon -t.afH'y'
and Mrs -. 3D. Kennedy returned
ttsrtt.1t0 Bridgeport, Conn.,, and
York city Monday night.
|. Celia Flanders fnisbes work at
0.7r County hotel today, where
X. aan cook for s.eral months.
.,4,r.. w D. zr-agBs spept sat
"a .,r4,r .g Fssf grookeeId
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-02-25

Torturing eczema spreads its burning
area every day. Doan's Ointment quick
lv stops Its spreading, instantly relieves
the itching, cures it permanently. At
any drug store
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-02-25

The town reports, which are in the
hands OF the printer, will probably be
out today or tomorrow and will contain
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-02-25
EAST sRAINTREE

Special offer-Wiu send New York
Tribune Farmer one year for SOC. until
April LIST only. Best farm paper pub
lished. L. B. Johnson, Randolph.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-02-25
south RoyaItOn HIah seh0OI.
sneolaI Announcements.

The band fair committee have discov-
cred a new star in E. o. Kent, the end
minstrel, who will take the place OF the
late Charles E. Daggett. Great things
are expected Of this new combination OF
Kent, Flint, Hinekley and Schontag.
Moore orchestra, strengthened to seven
pieces. will furnish music for the min
strel show March 4, and also for the
dance March 8. The Cadet band give
their concert Mar. 5 at p. M, followed
by the dance.
The number of subscriptions for the
History of RoyaIton received from friends
and former residents Of the town is high
" gratifying to the Historical association.
# only remains for the present resi-
dents OF the town TO show an equally
lively interest to make it certain that nc
extra taxation will be necessary in com
nIetipg the history. Towns are coming
more and more to realize the importance
Of preserving their own history, and Roy
alton will not be behind in any suci
laudable effort. Let every responsible l'
citizen who has not subscribed and car
afiord to do 50, send in his subscription
! before March ].
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-02-25
n. M. G. A. Notes.

The date has been set for the debate
with Wilder, March s, at Wilder. South
Royalton has the affirmative side OF the
question. Resolved, That wealth Yields
more power in the world than love-"
The regular meeting of the Y. M. Q. A.
Wednesday evening, March 8, will be
held in the Sons OF Veterans hall. The
.'Lite Problems" course will be continued
with the discussion of "Politics and Citi-
zenship." This meeting promises to be a
specially interesting one.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-09
POLl'S BILL
 HAS SEVERAL BIG FEATURES

KARNO'S PANTOMIMEE CONROY
 LeMAIRE CO, NOME MINE, THE
 STELLAR THINGS ON THIS
 WEEKS BILL WHICH IS RE-
 PLETE WITH PLEASING ITEMS
 Review: It was a close race for first honors at Polls last night between two features of the bill with just about an even break. Just which caused the greater furOre, KarnO'S English pantO- mime extravaganza, F'The London Sums" or ConrOy LeMaire & Co.. in their comedy presentation "A King for Night would be difficult to say. Kar- nos production as usual was the head liner of the bill but "A King for a Night although the third feature caused a riot of laughter and applause. pantomime aggregation of fifteen ''speechless comedians and with spe- cial stage settings. Conroy, LeMaire & Co.,, worked in a set of house scen- cry but they accomplished great re- suits. These two features coupled with the added feature Monie Mine sing ing English comedienne made up an al- most entire vaudeville bill in them selves.
 There is no question that Conroy Le Maire 6 Co.,, produced more laughter last night than has resounded with n the great dome of Polls before in many a moOn The story underlyin 2 the clever sketch "A King for Night has to do with confidence man from America and his friend a burnt cork artist, and a beautiful and wealthy French heiress. Having heard that said heiress is pining to entertain a real king at her mansion the ''con" man induces his dark complexioned friend to pass as the King of Black ,~ e.. IL 1.o1 . they will collect the handsome reward of several thousand francs offered by the heiress- for the favor of entertain ing nobility The confidence man and the 'King' finally reach the mansion of the French woman. Trouble of a varied assortment at once comm ences. There is one long scream throughout the sketch which runs about twenty minutes on the full stage.
 Monie Mine just over from England y'know, sang four story-songs and made as many lightning costume changes. Miss Mine is pretty and vii vacious and her wardrobe is some thing to make the fair sex rave about Miss Mine is also a clever little terpsi- chorean artist. She was well received
 Walter Lewis & Co.,, presented a Imaginable sketch, they call ''The Baby Grand" introducing the troubles of a young man and woman who are mar ried on the sly and have young hope ful and how "Pa" is finally made wise through a comedy of errors. This sketch is another good long laugh
 Cartmel1 & Harris who were with Geo. M. Cohans Fifty Miles From Boston have a very clever little sing ing and dancing skit, in which Miss Harris introduces some artistic ballet dancing.
 One of the most pleasing tenor solo, ists heard this season is John J. Me Closky who sang three selections last night in a surprisingly clear and mel low tone. Mr. McClosky was warmly received.
 Melrose & Kennedy two Brid eeport Toys opened the bill with a decidedly novel and finished comedy acrobatic turn, that made good from the start.
 The Electrograph closed thorough Iy good show.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-09
Took His Joke Seriously.

A funny incident occurred aboard one of our big battleships. While at anchor off some large city a delega- ton of ladies representing the W. C.. T. U. came aboard and were much in terested in all they saw. One of the visitors, spying the chit box for the wine mess, which was fastened up i'll the ward room, inquired what 1t was. A young officer, being facetiously in- clined and not for one moment suppos
 ing that his joke would be taken seri- ously, told her it was box for foreign missions and that the officers were al
 ways glad to have all those who came aboard contribute. Nothing more was thought of the matter till the end of the month, when the box was opened and, to the astonishment of all, was found to contain $12.3O. The dilemma was overcome by sending check for the amount, together with a letter of explanation, to the secretary of the navy requesting that he have it for warded through the proper channel to the cause for which it was contrib utcd.-Army and Navy Life. ,,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-09
POLL SOUVENIRS
 FOR LINCOLN DAY
Birthday of the Martyred President to be Remembered at Poli's Theatre by Dis. tribution of Beautiful Engraving of Bust of Lincoln.

Manager Poli has arranged a fit ting tribute to the memory of Abraham Lincoln the one-hundreth anniversary of whose birth is celebrated through out this broad land on next Friday, February F, by purchasing at a con- siderable cost several thousand beau tiful colored engravings of the head and bust of the martyred President for distribution among his patrons who att tend the matinee performance on Fri day.
 The engravings are not to be classed in the chromo aggregation, and are really work of art, worthy of being framed and hung in the most taste fully arranged library in the city. The pictures are painted upon tinted brown paper of a very excellent grade and measure fourteen inches in length by ten inches in width. The eEgravings were struck off from one of the most beloved portraits of the martyred Lin coin and are especially fine.
 Every patron who attends the Lin coin Day matinee will receive one of these handsome souvenirs in honor of the daV
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-09
"THE KING OF
 THE SHEPHERDS
Second Lecture by Madame Meun.ford al
 SOnih Church Last Night.

The second lecture last night at the South Congregational church, by Madame Mountford was more inter esting than Sunday night She took for her theme '"The King of the Shep
 herds.' The Shepherd life in Palestine is most interesting when fully under stood. Abel. Moses, Jacob, Joseph and David were Shepherds. And from the time of Abel to the present day the shepherds have been the most impor- tant class of people in the Holy Land. Hence their importance in understand ing the Bible and the appropriate ap- plication of the term of The Great Shepherd to Jesus. The lecture brought out the fact in most inter- esting manner, how through the evo- lution of time the shepherds rod had become, in the hand of the king, to rep resent the scepter of power in his kingdom and like wise how the shep- herds staff in the hand of the priest or minister, had become the emblem of his leadership in the church; there fore the rod and the staff have become fixed enblems of the state and the church in the worlds history; and the understanding of the shepherd life is the stepping stone to a better under standing of the mission and life of the Christ, which is the subject of the three following lectures on "The Life of the Christ" beginning tonight with the Nativity and Childhood" of Je- sus. The descriction of the shepherd was so realistic that the audience could almost see the real shepherd in the field with his flock, men counting and training them, then leading them be- side the still waters, then climbing the mountains seeking for the lost one gone astray, until he had found it,then the rejoicing over the lost one found. Then in describing the rod, the au- dience burst into laughter and ap- plause when she said. You too here in America are beginning to believe in Sceptres for you all now believe in the Big Stick"
 It was a beautiful and instructive in- depreciation of the 23rd psalm, and when the lecture closed many remark ed that they had never before under stood the depth of meaning and beau ty of that shepherd psalm, as rare gem in the literature of the world, from the Bible, the greatest book in the world. The climax was reached in describing Peter, the irpetuous Pe- ter, changed to good shepherd car ing for the church as the Holy Flock of God.'' With still greater climax in describing Jesus as "The Great Shepherd Tonight the subject is "The Nativity of Jesus.'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-09
ANNUAL MEETING OF
 BRIDGEPORT TRUST CO.

The stockholders of the Bridgeport Trust Company held their annual meeting at the office of the company, this morning, when the old board of directors was reelected, with the ad- ditiOn to their number of Arthur w. Burritt.
 Mr. Burritt is president and treas urer of the A. ". Burritt Lunt CT Company and has established an en- viable reputation among the business men of the city.
 The new board of directors: Francis w. Marsh. Hobart E. French. Andrew M Cooper, D. Fairchild Wheeler, Will liam J. Nichols, Horace w. Smith, Ed nound H. Judson, Hobart R. Wheeler, Fgbert Marsh and Arthur W. Burritt. They elected for the ensuing year the former officers: Francis w. Marsh, president; Egbert Marsh, vice presi- dent and secretary, and Edmund H.. Judson, treasurer.
 The company on Feb. paid it's reg ular semi-annual dividend at the rate of per cent. per annum.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-09
A PronI6.eso " eapon.

Every traveller knows that there are certain restrictions upon the introduc- tion of arms into foreign countries Among the weapons which it is forbid den to take into France is the "trom- blon," which is expressly mentioned in the Bengal code as weapon the carry ing and sale of which are not allowed And yet the ''tromblon" is not a fire arm which is commonly used now adays, for it is nothing else than the blunderbuss, a weapon which old carl catures show to have been carried by the guards of coaches as a protection against highwaymen and to have been hung over his fireplace by John Bull at the time of the scare of Napoleonic invasion a hundred years ago. Tie blunderbuss had a fintlock, a short barrel and a muzzle like trumpet, the bell mouth being designed to scatter the slugs with which the primitive piece was charged. Any one who buys one at an old curiosity shop had better take care how he introduces it into France, for the penalty for doing so is a fine of POO francs.-London Chron- icle.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-09

lend yourself to approve such an in iquitous contract? Can you countenance 1t by appropriating money for it? The comparison with New Haven 1t, to say the least fallacious. You cannot compare two cities when they are geographically differently situated. One might have to go a great distance for water and it's cost for collection and distribution might be more and therefore it's charges to the consumers more while the other city is so favor ably situated that it has not got to go far to obtain it's water supply, and it's collection costs it less. therefore it ought to charge less, and in law you can compel it to do so. And Bridge port being very favorably situated in regard to it's water supply, far more favOrably than New Haven, it follows that the Hydraulic Co. ought to charge a good deal cheaper than the New Haven Co. And it follows from this that the Nathaniel Greene proposition as to comparison with other cities and towns has no value except as to bind the Hydraulic Co. to @ maximum charge, beyond which it could not go under all circumstances, but if such a maximum rate should be more than the law says is a, reasonable rate, then the company would have to reduce the rate, though it is a good deal less than the rates in other cities
 There is a good deal more to be said in opposition to this obnoxious 20 year contract but I believe I have stated sufficient reasons why you ought not appropriate any money for it and validate it thereby.
 The very fact that the contract is condemned by all the citizens of Bridgeport. irrespective of party affi'i'- tions. ought to make you pause and halt before you decide to force a con- tract upon the city against the eX- pressed popular will.
 It might be true that you are not politicians. and the political fate of those who forced the contract upon the city would not be a deterrent to you. but all of you are honora b'e men, our solid citizens. upon whom the pub lie relies that you will do your civic duty by them in your very important office. and will protect them from any contract in the municipal adnlinistra- tion. which is the result of either cor ruDtiOn or incompetence. and in con- clusion, gentlemen. that the memory of those in public office. who respected the maxim: 'Vox Populi vox dei? The voice of the people is the voice of God" has been always cherished by their fellow citizens, while the memory of those who in political life agreed with him. who said: ''The public be d-d'' has been always condemned.
 Respectfully subr1ittnd
 JOSHUA MELTZER
 A Taxpayer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-09
HOUSEWARNlNG Al CKAUFFERS' CLUB
NEW ROOMS AT BLUE RIBBON GARAGE TO BE OPENED FOR PUBLIC THURSDAY
 NIGHT

W. B. Seeley, treasurer of the Blue Ribbon Garage, has caused a pleasant room to be set off on the second floor of the garage on Fairfield avenue to be used by the recently organized Chauffeurs' Club of the city. Jack Weber of the Blue Ribbon Company is the president of the new organiza- tion, and he is busy arranging for the housewarning which takes place on Thursday night. A pleasant even ing's entertainment has been arranged with plenty of music and refreshments. The remaining officers of the club will be elected at that meeting. The rooms of the club are tastefully fitted up.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-09
IN THE CITY COURT

In the City court this morning the case against Joseph Perry, charged with cutting one Dawson with Q razor last August, was continued till tomOr- row.
 The case against <Orgen Kelly, charg- ed with non- support, which has been continued from time to time, was again continued, this time till the 27th.
 Joseph Kelly entered Kleban & Gel mans store yesterday afternoon. While soliciting aims from one of the sales girls he slipped two pairs of ladies' hose into his pocket. He was detect ed in the act and was arrested by Sergt Began. Judge Pullman impos- ed a fine of $7 ard costs and 60 days in iail.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-09
WALL STREET TO-DAY.

il a. m.-The stock market in the first hour presented about the same conditions as prevailed all thrOu9h yes terdays trading. The most important influence was the scant supply of the usually active stocks at around current QuOtation After the reaction which followed the higher tone became strong again and a majority of the stocks moved up steadily. Inter borough Metropoltan gained F.
 Noon.-The market ruled quiet but firm during the last half of the fore noon except for the strength shown in a few specialties. The entire list was quiet at higher ranger.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-09
CITY WILL BE HELD FOR DAMAGES
HORSE FELL IN UNPROTECTED HOLE ON CONNECTICUT AVE- NUE AND WOMAN WAS
 BADLY INJURED

The city will probably be called up- on to make good the damage result ant upon an accident which occurred on Connecticut avenue last Saturday night. V. B. Johnson who operates an express line between Bridgeport and Stratford, was driving toward his home on Connecticut avenue He was accompanied by his wife. The horse fell into an excavation made in the street. Mrs. Johnson was thrown out and seriously injured. The horse was extricated from the hole with diff culty and is now at a veterinary hos pital The carriage was damaged The excavation had been made to reach the gas or water pipes and had been left unguarded either by lights or railingS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-09
DIED.

BERGOUIST.-At Stamford, Feb. 5 Aueusta NJ, widow of Sven P. Berg
 Quist.
 FLANAGAN-At Darien. Feb. 6, Mary wife of Patrick H. Flanagan McCABE.-In Winsted. Feb. 4, Mich ael McCabe, of Norfolk aged 63 GOODHUE&-In Norwalk, Feb. ,, Will lis +. GOOdhTe, aged Al. BEEPE.-In sharon. Jan. 26, Mrs An na M. Beebe, aged 95. DEKTER.-In Danbury, Feb. 7, Byron Dexter, aged 51. WILSON.-In NOrwalk, Feb. 8, Albert
 Wilson. aged 69 FERRIRO. - Tn Norwalk, Feb. ,, Mrs. Augustine FerrirO.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-09
Deaths and Funerals.

The funeral of Mary Hattie Willis who died at the Bridgeport hospital Sunday. was attended by many rela- tives and friends at the undertakine parlors of M. J. Cannon at S:30 o'clock this morning, and at St. Peters churof at g, where Rev. Father Kelley 'cele- brated a high mass of requiem. The pail bearers were John Johnville, Jerry O'Donnell, Michael Morrissey and Henry Meyers. Interment was in St Michael's cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-09
pLAZECK MARRIED
 WHILE CUT ON B0ND
CIRCUMVENTED THE WOMAN HE BROUGHT OVER AND MAR
 REED ANOTHER

Justice Wilder found probable cause ae7ainst Michael P1azeck who was tried before him on a charge of bastardy. It is alleged that EIazeck brought the complainant. Annie Bejek, from Hun gary for immoral purposes. Since his arrest. and while he was at liberty on bond RlaZeck married another girl he had also brought from Hungary. The Rejek girl prevented the marriage when it was first arranged by causing the arrest of the bridegroom. He cir cumvented the plaintiff, however by having the ceremony performed while he was at liberty
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-09
Weather Indications.
.(Snecial from United Press.)

New Haven. Feb. 9.-The storm that was central in Colorado yesterday morning has moved eastward and is now central in Iowa. It is prOduc;ng rain or snow in the central sections and the lake region. The front edge of the storm was as far east this morning as Pittsburg, Pa. It is fol- lowed by quite a cold wave
 Conditions favor for this vicinity, in creas:ng cloudiness and rising tenn perature followed by snow or rain to- night and Wednesday probably clear ing Wednesday afternoon and coming off cooler Wednesday night.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-09
MARRIED.

VII LEY ?IORIOCK. - In Danbury Feb. A. Davis H. Whaley, of Croton- on-Hudson. N. Y, and Mrs. Kath- erire A Morloc1<
 PASSERO- O-McDONNELL. - In Stam- ford. Feb 4, Miss Katherine M. Me DonneT and Peter A. Passero. WARN RNFGR-WIILIANS - In TOrring- ton. Feb. 5, Clarence B. Turner, and Miss Florence Williams.