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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-30
shopIIfters' Clever Device.

When a woman with an infant In
her arms was detected in the act Of
stealing shawl at a shop in Paris
she pleaded that she was utterly des-
ttute, and had taken the shawl to
keep the baby warm. But the latter
proved to be hollow tin doll contain
ing stolen articles.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-30
Ancient Ink Better Than Gum.

The question Of making durable ink
perplexes the manufacturers Of to-day.
Observe closely any letter I'VE or ten
years old and one will notice that IN
al probability the writing has faded
to q brown color and Is very indis-
tinct Go to any large museum and
there will be seen ancient manuscripts
the writing Of which Is as black and
distinct as II II had been done the day
before yesterday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-30
Il lanlted.

Little Rollis, four years old, came p
the table, where we had tomato soup,
Of which he Is very fond. Being very
hungry, he could not wait for It to
cool, but hastily ate two or three
spoonfuls; then, laying down his
spoon, he exclaimed: MY goodnessl
that soup Is so hot 1t makes sparks Ill
down me. "-Delineator.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-30
Citizens al Fault.

The disgrace Of the cit, is The fault
OF the citi'nns.--"cdnrr Hreek.
The Kitchen God.
The kitchen god Of China Il PEI.
haps not rightly so called. He has
place over the cooking range, but he
ID the recording angel" Of the Chi
nese house, and 1t is his duty to note
the actions Of each member Of the
family and report them to the gods
at the end Of every month. Once q
year, too, he goes to heaven in per-
son and makes his annual report So
once year the family PROSTATE them
selves before him, carry him in pro-
cession, and finally burn him, while
crackers are fired.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-30
Many Feathers Used.

Twenty million feathers are sent
from Germany to England every year
for millinery purposes.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-30

Z. c. Davis and c. R. Aldrich
looked over their landed possess.
IONS up west the first of the
week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-30

The Daughters of the Revolu.
ton are well named. They are
always rowing with one anoth.
er.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-30

Mrs. Dillon Wilson, and child
rem left Sunday evening for
Kansas City 10 join Mr.. Wilson.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-30

Mr.. andM rs. Arthur Taylor
and daughter, and Mrs. White
and the twins, arrived from the
east Saturday evening. e..
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-30

Where Air 10 Pure.
The atmosphere is free Of microbes
at an elevation OF 1000 feet.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-30
oIass Bottle Making,

Although glass bottles were made
BY the Romans as far back as the
year 70 A. D., their manufacture was
not begun in England until 1858.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-30

Miss Nettie Cheney of the
Hoisington schools and Miss
Grace Mathewson of the Claflin
schools were home over Sunday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-30
Much Wood Needed.

1t takes about 100000 cords Of
wood year to make the newspapers
that go through the presses Of New
York city.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-30

The remains of the old Klein
barn at the corner of Lakin and
Williams, have been removed.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-30

Harrr Rogers, Frank Moore
Myrtle Ashpole and Stella Rogers
visited in Ellinwood Sunday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-30
Sea Air Generator.

The latest wonder is the installation
at the London hippodrome of a series
Of tiny machines that silently generate
sea air into the auditorium.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-30

Leading Paper Making States.
In the matter Of paper production,
New York, Maine and Wisconsin rank
first, second and third, respectively.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-30

Mr.. and Mrs. W. s. Jackson of
the fourth ward are the pa
rents of a fine boy.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-30

Mrs William Shapland of Gala.
tia visited Mrs. P. CoOprider this
week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-30

Assessor Smith of Pawnee RocE
township has completed his work
of assessing.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-30

S. MOsbarger was a Pawnee
Rocker visiting James Harris and
family Sunday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-30

Miss Mildred Colegrove visited
at Bunker Hill the first Of the
week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-30

j. G. Slentz has purchased B.
F. Regel's half section farm
just south of 0fferle.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-30

Hope.
There seems TO be no one so hard
to discourage as the person who can't
sing.-Atchison Globe.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-30
Practically impossible.

The chance Of one fngermark being
exactly like another is one In $4,000
0OO. 900.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-30

Amos Johnson was in Dodge
City this week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-30
Railroads In United States.

There is a little more than 2s%
miles Of railroad in the United States
for every 10000 inhabitants.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-30

D. =. Lrse and Ise Pufsel have
traded farms.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-30

VIM. Gagelman made a trip up
into Morris county this week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-30

A Chinese Delleaey.
Soup made Of fried wasp is . Chi.
nese delicacy.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-30

j. G. Slentz went to Kinsley
the first of the week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-30

Mrs. R. E. Shaw of Kansas
City is in the city visiting Mrs.
j. H. Triplett.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-30

Truth by Walton.
What is everybody's business il no
body's characterization.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Lorimol
visited in Hutchinson Monday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-30

Area Of Canada.
The Dominion Of Canada contains
nearly 3,746,000 square miles.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-30

A number of people from sur.
rounding towns were here Sunda,
to the ball game.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-30

Ed Merten of Clarence shipped
cattle to Kansas City this week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-30

Employment for Many.
New York city has 1873 department
stores that employ 1000 persons.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-30

Mrs George Turner visited
friends in the eastern part of the
state this week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-30

A. R. Friedman delivered a
Crawford" car at Larned on
Tuesday morning.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-30
W. T. Hart went east Sunday.

j. 6. Slentz went to Kinsley l
the first of the week. I
Amos Johnson was in Dodge s
City this week. Is
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Lorimoi r
visited in Hutchinson Monday. I
Ed Merten of Clarence shipped {
cattle to Kansas City this week. n
VIM. Gagelman made a trip up r
into Norris county this week. n
Mrs. R. E. Shaw of Kansas
City is in the city visiting Mrs. t
j. II. Triplett.
Mrs George Turner visited t
friends in the eastern part of the v
state this week.
A. R. Friedman delivered a b
Crawford" car at Larned on o
Tuesday morning.
A number of people from sur +
rounding towns were here Sunday f
to the ball game.
j. G. Slentz has purchased B. 4
+. Riegel's half section farm r
just south of 0fferle.
The Daughters of the Revolu. J
ton are we'll named. They are v
always rowing with one anoth.
er.
E. c. Davis and C. R. Aldrich a
looked over their landed possess. e
IONS up west the first of the
week.
Mrs. Dillon Wilson, and child r
rem left Sunday evening for =
IL
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-03-25
covernment Won Strike at Paris.

The great strike Of government postal
and telegraph employees that for nearly q
week tied mp Paris and nearly shut
France of from outside communication
ended last Sunday, the men resuming
work after finding that the government
would not yield to their demands They
sought to secure the dismissal of NJ. Sim
van, under secretary of posts and teIe-
graphs, but M. Clenienceau, the premier,
would not grant it. Some minor conces-
sions were made to them in the way OF
securing hearing for future grievances.
The Chamber of Deputies, by an over
whelming vote, sustained the govern
ment. For days almost no telegraph or
mail matter was handled in Paris.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-03-25
WHITE CROSS COMPANY AGAIN.
Replies to N. L. 6oyden as to Ex-
emptlon.--Others Contribute.

Mr.. Editor
We notice an article on the front page
OF your issue, March 18th, in regard to
this company, and beg to say that our
letter Of March 5 was oecasioned by see
ing q genuine news article issued the
week previous. and an article OF this kind
in paper Of the character Of your own
naturally commanded our attention.
Before giving the same attention to Mr..
Boyden's letter before us, we would na-
turally want to inquire into his standing
in the community and his record for in
tegrity in his connection with any socie-
ties or churches be may have joined and
also as 10 whether it is the wish of your
townspeople and town to have Mr.. Boy
den be the duly appointed champion OF
their integrity.
In our letter to you, March 5th, we as
serted that il anyone in your community
had feeling that this company had not
kept its agreements with the farmers or
anyone else, il he would present such
grievance at this Office it would receive
proper attention. Since this statement
was made By us we have heard nothing
from anyone in your community as to
any unkept agreement on cur part.
As we have no knowledge of Mr.. Boy
den, as to his record for business and in
tegrity in Randolph or elsewhere, we do
not care to consider his article in the
same light as we did your genuine news
article of two weeks before. We will say
in passing, however, that his letter seems
to be based entirely on hearssy without
any personal knowledge OF the facts and
is therefore very fiimsy evidence on
which to express opinions and make
statements.
Without knowledge Of Mr.. Boyden's
record, and cleaning from his own state
uents that he is self-appointed protec-
tor Of 'the integrity of his townspeople
and town" without any evidence that he
has been duly appointed protector, we
prefer to ignore him as we have no
knowledge that he is suitable person to
present the claims OF your good people.
We will, however, say once more that
this company has a record OF fulfilling
every agreement it has ever made with
anyone, both according to the letter and
spirit Of such agreement, and our farm
ers' bills are paid promptly. We might
further state that in the purchase of ma
terials it has always been our custom to
give the preference to merchants of Ran
dolph.
There is one admission in the article
before Us in which we take pleasure, and
We think perhaps many Of your readers
will feel the same pleasure, namely, that
according to Mr.. Boyden's statement,
closing his letter, s'He is done" Let Us
all be grateful for this.
Yours truly,
Boston White Cross Milk Co.,
Per Chas. 8. Plumer, Gen. Mgr
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-03-25
WHAT is DOING
THE WORLD OVER
A WORD ABOUT THE LEADING
EVENTS OF THE WEEK.
Boy kIdnapped for Hanson

hoy Kidnapped Tor Hanson.
William Whitla, the eight-year-old son
OF james z. Whitla, a prominent LAWYER
oil Sharon, Pa, was abducted last week
and held for $4,000 ransom. A
stranger drove to the schoolhouse where
the boy was in attendance and told him
that he was wanted at his fathers Office.
He then drove away with the lad. The
same day his parents received a note de-
manding the big ransom and limiting that
the boy would be killed IL it were not
paid in the way directed. Police officers
were put on the track at once and the
abandoned team was found. but no trace
OF the boy or his abductor. As days
went on, the fear and suspense of the pa
rents became uncomfortable. They re-
ceived word from the kidnapper that IL
the $40, 900 were left under an old cannon
at Ashtabula, o., Saturday night the boy
would be returned. It was left as direct
ed, bat the abductor evidently feared that
he Mould be caught and did not take it
or return the child. The father discour-
aged attempts by the police TO find the
boy, fearing that trouble would come to
him. Monday, Mr.. Whitla got word
that BY going to q certain candy store ip
Cleveland, o., he would learn how to get
the boy. By this time both parents were
on the verge OF collapse aud anxious to
ecoept the terms OF the kidnapper. II is
supposed the $4,000 was paid over by
Mr.. Whitla at the candy store, for the
kidnapper kept his word and put the lad
on the street car at the outskirts Of the
city where he made his way alone to the
hotel agreed upon. The father waited
there almost distracted, and when the
boy appeared caught him up in his arms
and smothered him with kisses. The boy
bad been nicely treated by his captors all
the time and had thoroughly enjoyed
himself, not knowing his danger. He
was able to give quite a connected story.
Two men and q woman, unidentified,
were arrested at Cleveland Tuesday night
rs they were on their way to the depot.
They had in their possession a satchel
containing 80, 9,s45. so in currency, some of
it done up in the original packages as
taken from the bank by Mr.. Whitla- One
of the men started to run but stopped on
being fired at. The woman admitted
that they were the abductors and said she
planned it. The haste and suspicious ae-
tiona of the trio led 70 their arrest.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-03-25
unrulx Traln at Montreal.

The locomotive drawing Canadian Pa
cifie passenger train into the union sta
tion at Montreal last week Wednesday
became unmanageable through some de-
raugement Of it's mechanism and dashed
into the station at full speed, crashing
through a granite wall and plunging into
the ladies' waiting room, where four per-
sons were killed and fully thirty injured.
The engine crew jumped, but the engin-
eer sustained fractured skull.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-03-25
sImpIe Remedy for La crippe.

La Grippe coughs are dangerous, as
they frequently develop into pneumonia.
Foley's Honey and Tar not only stops
the cough but heals and strengthens the
lungs so that no serious results need be
feared. The genuine Foley's Honey and
Tar contains no harmful drugs and Is in a
yellow package. Refuse substitutes.
Fl. A. Leonard, Randolph, c. E. Black,
South Royalton, d. o. Goodno, Roches,
ter, E. H. TOtman, North Tunbridge-
Victor A. Grant, Randolph.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-03-25
coopsrs convieted; Get 20 Years.

As the outcome of the Carmack murder
trial in Tennessee, Colonel Cooper and
his son, Robin, were convicted of murder
in the second degree and sentenced to
twenty years imprisonment. John d.
Sharp, the other defendant, was acquit-
ted. The jury we're out several days be-
fore reaching a verdict.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-03-25
Balloon crew Landed Safely.

The crew Of six who left Los Angeles,
Cal, in the racing balloon America Sat
urday and disappeared in q storm, over
whose fate the greatest concern was felt,
landed in the Sierra Madre mountains
that day and made their way ont after
many priyations. being first heard from
Tuesdav
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-03-25
CLEVELAND Memorial Held.

Exercises in memory OF the late Presi-
dent Cleveland were held in New York
city last Thursday night, at which Presi-
dent Taft, Governor Hughes, Chief JUS
tice Fuller, Mayor Mcclellan, Senator
Root and others spoke.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-03-25
RooseveIt on for Africa,

Ex-President Roosevelt and party
sailed from New York on the Hamburg
Tuesday, bound for his African hunting
trip. He was cheered as the vessel drew
OF by thousands who had assembled to
witness his departure.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-03-25
CUBAN Revolt Crushed at Start.

The small uprising among the Cuban
Rural Guard was promptly put down last
week. One of the ringleaders was pur-
sued to the woods and shot and his fol-
lowers yielded.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-03-25
Lvnehlno II West Virginia.

Joseph Brown, an ex-convict, who shot
and seriously wounded q chief Of police,
was quietly taken from jail at EIkins, w.
Va, last week and lynched.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-03-25

A Marathon Derby with Longboat,
Dorando, Hayes, Shrubb, Maloney and
st. Ives OF France as the participants win
take place at the Polo grounds, New
York, April 3. First prize is 5000.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-03-25
ReeeptiOn to Mrs. Il. {. Morse.

Mrs. Herman e. Morse. who resigned
her position in the Montpelier city
schools on coming to Randolph to live
two months ago, was given farewell re-
ception Friday evening in the auditorium
Of the new Montpelier school building by
the pupils and alumni who had been un-
der her instruction in the last IS years.
Mrs. Morse was assisted in receiving
by Mrs. Jessie Booth, Miss Mary Osgood
and Miss Eta Chamberlain, who had
served longest with her as teachers in the
school. The guests, over three hundred
in number, were ushered by Charles
Bailey and Grover Buck, presidents Of the
senior and junior classes and during the
evening the high school orchestra played
q very fine order of music.
Punch and waters were served by
Misses Edith Allen and Elizabeth Nell
son, and at an opportune moment Fred
Gleason, president OF the alumni, present
ed to Mrs. Morse the gift OF her old pu-
pills, solid silver berry bowl of exquisite
design. Mr.. Gleason spoke of the mem
ory they all treasured OF the valuable ad-
vice received from Mrs. Morse and their
pleasure in the friendship which existed
between pupils and teacher. Superin-
tendent Brownscombe responded for the
honored instructor, who was too much
overcome to voice her appreciation OF the
gift and the feelings that prompted it.
'sThe AFFAIR."" remarks the Montpelier
Journal, "was one OF the pleasantest get
togethers ever held in school annals and
the stories that we're heard going the
rounds concerning old school methods,
sundry punishments resultant from sun
dry small crimes, ETC., were most anus
ing to hear. Mrs. Morse's departure
from the school life OF the city is very
genuinely regretted" +"
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-03-25

other luxufiOus appointments. This con-
tract will keep the mill busy during the
next six weeks. The Emerson company
intends to build two more six-room cot
tages this spring on the Prospect street
tract, one house fronting on the east ter
race and one on the weet
Mrs. Oliver P. Hood was operated upon
at the Mary Hitchcock hospital in Han
over, n. H.. Saturday afternoon for the
removal OF bunch that had formed just
below the left ear and had caused a swol-
len and inhamed condition of the left
cheek. It proved less serious than was at
first feared, being due merely to an en-
largement and hardening OF the glands.
Mrs. Hoods daughter-in-law. Mrs. Ches-
ter Hood, was with her during the opera
tion.
Capt. Henry Wires has received news
OF the death OF his brother, E. o. Wires,
Tuesday at Watertown. Mass, from the
effects Of shock. The remains will be
brought to Randolph for interment in
Southview cemetery tomorrow. The de-
ceased, no was formerly a resident OF
Burlington and very we'll known in this
section, left a wife; one daughter, Mrs.
William Rose OF Brighton, Mass, and q
son, Richard Wires, lately living in
Oregon.
Under the heading OF "Noted Yer
monter Here" the Washington Star has
the following to say:-"Judge James
Hutchinson OF Randolph, VT, for many
years prominent in the business and poll
tical life of that state, is visiting in this
city as the guest of his sister. Mrs. SpaId-
ing, on Baltimore street. Judge Hutch
inson was for almost twenty years post
master OF Randolph, which is one OF the
largest towns in the state. and was for
long time president of the Randolph
Savings bank. He was a close friend Of
William Lloyd Garrison and was closely
identified with the abolitionists in New
England. Judge Hutchinson is a men,
Der Of the directorate OF q number OF Lead
ing business institutions of Vermont and
spends q portion of every winter in
Washington"
Twenty-eight members and seven guests
OF the Randolph Woman's Literary club
met Saturday afternoon at the home Of
Mrs. W. W. Morton, Mrs. Morton and
Mrs. Lucinda Cleveland being the host
esses. The subject for the afternoon
was Way Down South" aud quotations
on the South were given in response to
the roll call. sSouthern Anecdotes
we're given by Mrs. Il. B. Bell; Mrs. W.
w. Morton read a paper on "Settlement
and Early History" and Mrs. NJ. w.
Chamberiin read a paper, entitled,
"Home Life and Customs sBefo' de
Wah.' Mrs. Oliver @. Ashton Of Rut-
land, president Of the Vermont Fedora
tion OF Women's clubs, then gave an in
teresting address on the work and objects
OF the Federation, speaking more partic-
ularly Of the campaign against tubercuio-
sis through the dissemination Of educa-
tive literature, and the effort being made
to awaken a sentiment ia favor OF inn
proving and beautifying the grounds and
buildings of district schools. During her
visit to Randolph, which lasted over Sun
day, Mrs. Ashton was entertained by Mr..
and Mrs. John Manney.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-03-25

The town of Roosevelt in Wisconsin
wants to change its name to Taft as be-
ing shorter and more convenient and q
bill to effect the change has passed the
House.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-03-25
White Cross MIX Co. VS.. Cream

NNtAtN~ @AS@@ tNtfN ~ N1s SFGatttGEI, y,
Mr.. Editor:-As there has been some
discussion in your paper from time to
time in regard to the two ways of dispos-
ing Of milk, wish to give few facts in
our own experience.
From May 1, 1907, to March /, 1908,
we used a separator and the cream YVES
taken at the door, and 1 find the net pro-
eeeds were 81, $50. rs for ten months.
May 5, 1908, we began carrying milk to
the White Cross Co. and 1 find the pro-
ceeds until March /, 1909, amount to
81, ,324.69, or almost double.
We have had about the same number OF
COWS in milk each year, or a little less
than 80 on an average.
1t gives an average per COW Of about $50
at the White Cross Co. and about $40 at
the creamery, 30 in order to make things
equal the skim milk must be worth about
as much as the butter fat.
Jon K. Wells.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-03-25

Mcfarland and Moran, Americans, won
the six-day bicycle race at Berlin, Ger
many, last week, leading By full lap at
the close.