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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-03-25
u.n,.Lsa MountaIns.

n has been observed that ID the
neighborhood OF great ranges OF noun
tains the force Of gravity Is slighier
than elsewhere. and the explanation l.
that the earth's crust is less dense De
meath the places where IL has been
heaved up. Assuming this TO be a
general law. one authority points out
that It is possible to discover where
ancient mountains now worn away
and leveled by the action Of the ele-
ments once existed. because the den
sity Of the underlying rocks has not
changed. France. II is thought. pos
sessed one Of these vanished ranges
running along the parallel OF Bor-
deaux, for Oh that line there is less
ening of the force Of gravity. A SINH
lar phenomenon occurs Oh the plains
of southern Russla.-Har9er's Weekly
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-03-25

ed her for moment. walking rather
rapidly eastward, and then he found
cab to drive him slowly homeward.
In his chilly bedroom Chandler laid
away his evening clothes for a sixty
nine days rest He went about II
thoughtfully.
THAT was a stunning girl" he said
to himself shes all right. too, I'D
be sworn, even If she does have to
work. Perhaps If I'd told her the.
truth instead Of all that ra2zle-dazzle
we might But, confound It, had to
play up to my clothes"'
Thus spoke the brave who was born
and reared in the wigwams of the tribe
of the Manhattans.
The girl, after leaving her entertain
er, sped swiftly cross town until she
arrived at handsome and sedate
mansion two squares to the east fac
ing on that avenue which Is the high
way Of Mammon and the auxiliary
gods. Here she entered hurriedly and
assembled to q room where a hand
some young lady In an elaborate house
dress was looking anxiously out the
window.
ooh. you madcapr exclaimed the
elder girl when the other entered.
when will you quit frightening US
this way9 1t is two hours since you
ran out In that rag of an old dress
and Marie's hat Mamma has been so
alarmed. She sent Louis In the auto
to try to find you. You are bad.
thoughtless puss,"
The elder girl touched button, and
a maid came In moment.
marie, tell mamma that Miss Mar
Ian has returned"
Don't scold. sister. only ran down
to Nine. Theo's to tell her to use
mauve insertion instead Of pink. My
costume ard Marie's hat were just
what I needed Every one thought I
was shopgirl. | am sure"
Dinner is over. dear; you stayed so
late"
~ know. slipped on the sidewalk
and turned my ankle. could not
walk. so | hobbled into restaurant
and sat there until was better. That
is why was so long"
The two girls sat In the window seat
looking out at the lights and the
stream of hurrying vehicles In the ave
nue.. The younger one cuddled down
with her head IN her sisters lap.
1--WE will have to marry some day.
she said dreamily-"both Of US. We
have so much money that we will not
be allowed to disappoint the public
Do you want me to tell you the kind
of man could love, SiSf"
go on. you scatterbrain," smiled
the other
~ could love man with dark and
kind blue eyes. who is gentle and re-
spectful to poor girls. who Is hand
some and good and does not try tC
firt. But | could love him only II be
had an ambition. an object, some wort
to do IN the world. I would not care
how poor he was II could help hin
build his way up. But. sister dear
the kind Of man we always meet-ths
man who lives an idle life between
society and his clubs-I could not love
a man like that even II his eyes were
blue and he were ever so kind to pool
girls whom he met IN the street"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-03-25
President HELPS ORPHANS.

Hundreds of orphans have been helped
10y the President of the Industrial and
Orphans Home at Macon, Ga, who
writes ; I've have used Electric Bitters
in this Institution for nine years. 1t
has proved a most excellent medicine fer
Stomach, Liver and Kidney troubles.
We regard it rs one of the best family
medicines on earth" 1t invigorates the
vital organs, purifes the blood, aids di-
geStion, creates appetite. To strength
EN- and build up thin, yale, weak chill
dren or rundown people it has no
equal. Best for female complaints.
Only SOC at j. W. Thurston's.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-03-25
A CHILD GENIUS.
Anpere DsbbIed In Mather,t.c;
the Age OF I rec

Ampere DsbbIed In Nathenat:, +
the Age OF Tree.
Ampere. who LEFT his nan, t. b.
science of electricity. WAS q r..j Q.
ius. At the age of thrp- he b. tal.a
himself TO count with the a.d Of pei.
bles and had found out far .a.,e.l
good many of the theories Of a@.
metic. At this age lr became yer, e.
and was for three days denied trl
At the end Of the fast be Was given
biscuit, but instead Of eating # be
broke 1t up into pieces % cunt With,
an operation he considered more mtg
esting.
He read everything With 2ylr
His mind did not run in enc cL2---
and he welcomed every volume L.
came In his way. Wien be was lt-
twelve years old he went n t....7
20 ask for the works Of certain 40
thor. The librarian told him in a--,,
ment that the books We're in Ll
The boy Went home ch@-rnel. tH e
did not know Latin, being o -j
child and held hack from bo0s'&.'
as possible. but after six weeks a4i'
peared again and told the IT.'@l &
had learned To read III. looks now
Ampere is one Of the few cid N4
igies who seems TO have bee Staj
He had fits from time to time Wild
most child wonders appear to la'
been physically normal in every Il
spect.-Exchange.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-03-25
What Was Missinu.

DR. Watson dan Macarem used t.
tell story about his trip to the Holy
Land. to which he had been looking
forward for a number of years with
pleasurahle anticipation.
AS he was nearing the center Of his
tOric Palestine he met an American
who was making all haste to get away
After such greetings us two English
speaking men meeting in foreign
country might exchange the Amerl
can asked DR.. Watson where he was
going.
"To Jerusalem" was the reply.
"Jerusalem"' exclaimed the Ameri,
can In tones Of unfelgned disgust.
You don't want to go there. I've just
come away. It's slow town Why,
there isn't single daily newspaper Ia
the whole place"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-03-25

animated but self possessed manner
and his kindling and frank blue eyes.
with something not far from admira-
ton in her own charming face.
Then it was that the madness of
Manhattan, the frenzy Of fuss and
feathers, the bacillus Of brag, the pro-
Vincial plague of pose. seized upon
Towers Chandler. He was on Broad
way, surrounded by pomp and style,
and there were eyes to look at him.
On the stage of that comedy he had
assumed to play the one night part of
butterfly of fashion and an idler of
means and taste He was dressed for
the part, and all his good angels had
not the power to prevent him from act
ing it.
So he began to prate to Miss Marian
of clubs, Of teas, of golf and riding and
Kennels and cotillons and tours abroad
and threw out hints of yacht lying
at Larchmont. He could see that she
was vastly impressed by this vague
talk, so he Endorsed his pose by ran
dom insinuations concerning great
wealth and mentioned Familiarity a
few names that are handled reverently
by the proletariat. 1t was Chambers
short little day, and he was wringing
from 1t the best that could be had as
he saw ii. And yet once or twice he
saw the pure gold Of this girl shine
through the mist that his egotism had
raised between him and all objects.
This way of living that you speak
Of" she said. sounds 50 futile and
purposeless Haven't you any work
to do in the world that might interest
you more?'
My dear Miss Marian" he excaim-
ed-"work! Think of dressing every
day for dinner, of making half dozen
calls in an afternoon. with police
man at every corner ready to jump
into your auto and take you to the
! station if you get up any greater speed
than donkey carts gait! We do.
nothings are the hardest workers in
the land"
Ihe dinner was concluded, the waiter
generously feed and the two walked
out to the corner where they had met.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-03-25
How Iona Your Nails Grow.

The growth of an average finger nail
Ia about one thirty-second of an inch
q week, or nearly one and one-half
Inches In a year. so those aristocratic
Chinese who proudly exhibit nails six
to eight inches In length must have
refrained from cutting them at least
four to six years. Finger nails grow
faster In the summer than In winter.
The nall on the middle finger grows
faster than any Of the others, and that
Of the thumb Is slowest IN growth
The nails Of the right hand grow fast
OF than those Of the left. 4 nail is
supposed to reach Its full growth In
about four and half months and AT
this rate u man seventy years old
would have renewed his nails 262
times. On each finger he would have
grown nine feet Of nail. or on all his
fingers and thumbs no less than ninety
feet of nail.-St Louis Republic.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-03-25
Taking Ones Own Pulse.

Being able to take" ones own
pulse is n doubtful accomplishment,
because the heart has some peculiari.
ties the Importance of which are sure
to be oyerestimated except by physi.
clans and much uneasiueSs occaSiuned
in consequence. lrregularity of the
pulse is natural TO no small number
of people without other signs of dis.
ease. 1t may also be simply a tran.
silent symptom. due to errors of habit
or other causes which, disappearing,
leave no trace behind them.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-03-25

The best tobacco in Siam is grown
at Petchabun. 1t is planted in open
fields near the town after the floods in
September or October. and the first
crop, or tips, which is considered the
best quality. is gathered about Febru.
airy and the last about the beginning
OF May. The very best quality cannot
be purchased as it is reserved for the
special use of the king and sent down
to Bangkok. where it is smoked in the
palace and distributed to the chief Of
ficcrs of state.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-03-25
The FLAG at Half Mast.

The custom Of showing the flag at
bali mast originated from the way at
sea OF showing the pre-emlnence one
ship had over the other In time Of war.
fare. The vanquished always had to
lower Its flag, while the victor's would
be raised as high as possible in exul
tation. To lower flag is an act Of
submission or betokens respect to SUI
perior or Is signal Of distress. The
hoisting OF a flag half mast high came
to be used. therefore. as a sign of
mourning and respect.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-03-25
Misleadind.

THAT is fat, prosperous looking
envelope. Does our salesman send in
a big bunch of Orders?"
Not exactly. That envelope con.
tains receipt for his last check. his
expense account for this week, re.
quest for a salary raise and requisi-
ton for some more expense account
blanks. "-LOuisville Courier-J journal.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-03-25
ne. Marian Nalkei very wen now

Miss Marian walked very wei new:
her limp was Scarcely noticeable.
Thank you for nice time" she
said frankly. Il must run home now.
liked the dinner very much. Mr.
Chandler"
he shook hands with her. smiling
cordially. and said something about a
game Of bridge at his club. He watch
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-03-25
II you don't do better today you'll
do worse tomorrow.-Loomis.
A Horrible Hold. Up.

"About ten years ago my bro,her was
'.held up" in his work, health aud hap
piness by what was believed to be hope
less Consumption" writes W. k. Lips
comb, of Washington, n. c, ale took
all kinds of remedies aud treatment
from several doctors but found no help
till he used Dr. Kings New Discovery
and was wholly cured by six bottles.
He is we'll man today" Its quick to
relieve aud the surest cure for weak OF
sore lungs, Hemorrhages, Coughs and
Colds, Bronchitis, La Grippe, Asthma
aud all Bronchial affections, soc and
sl.0O. Trial bottle, free. Guaranteed
by j. W. Thurston.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-03-25

"What are you laughing at. dearY'
asked fond mother Of little four.
year-old miss who seemed to be great
ly amused.
"Oh. at something funny that hap,
pened." was the reply. but it's no use
to tell you, because 1t isn't funny
enough for both Of us to laugh at
Chicago News.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-03-25

her extremely plain attire be felt that
be would lie pleased 10 sit al table
with her
These thoughts passed swiftly
Through his riud. ard be decided 10
ass her 10 was breach Of etiquette.
Of course. hUt CtJsnyimes wage earn
Ing girls waived fuTmaIities in matters
Of this ku.d They were generally
shrcwd JUDGES Of men and thought
better of their own Judgment than
they did Of useless conventions. His
$40. discreeily expended. would en-
able the two To dine very we'll indeed.
The dinner would no doubt he won
dcrful experience thrown into the dun
routine Of the girls life. and her lively
appreciation of il would add to his
own triumph aud pleasure.
II think" he said TO her. with frank
gravity. THAT your foot needs a long
er rest than you suppose. Now, am
going To suggest way i'm which you
can give it that and at the same time
do me a favor. was on my way 10
dine all by my lonely self when you
came tumbling around the corner You
come with the. and we'll have a cozy
dinner and a pleasant talk together
and by that time your game ankle Will
carry yuu home very nicely. ! am
sure"
The girl looked quickly up into
Chambers clear. pleasant countenance
Her eyes twinkled once very brightly
and then she smiled ENORMOUSLY.
But we don't know each other. II
wouldn't be right. would IT." she said
doubtfully.
There is nothing wrong about 1t,
said the young man candidly. at
introduce myself-permit me-Mr
Towers Chandler. After our dinner
| which will try to make as pleasant
as possible, | will bid you good even
ing or attend you safely to your door
whichever you prefer"
But. dear meI' said the girl. will
a glance at Chambers faultless attire
"In this old dress and hat!'
Never mind that" said Chandle
cheerfuly. I'm sure you look NOR
charming in them than any one W
shall see in the most elaborate Dime
toilet"
MY ankle does hurt yet" admitte'
the girl attempting limping step. g
think | will accept your invitation, MI
Chandler. You may call me Miss Nal
ian."
Come, then, Miss Marian" said tn
young architect gayly, but with perfec
courtesy. You will not have far t
walk. There is very respectable an
good restaurant in the next block. Yo
will have to lean on my arm-so-an
walk slowly. 1t is lonely dining all b
oneself. I'm just little bit glad tina
you slipped on the ice"
When the two were established at
well appointed table with promisin
waiter towering in attendance Char
dler began to experience the real 10
that his regular outing always brougl
to him.
The restaurant was not. so snowy {
pretentious as the one farther dow
Broadway which he always preferre'
but it was nearly so. The tables wei
we'll filled with prosperous looking dill
ers, there was Il good orchestra pla.
ing softly enough to make converts
ton a possible pleasure, and the cuisir
and service were beyond criticism. Fl
companion even in her cheap hat an
dress held herself with an air that adj
ed distinction to the natural beauty {
her face and figure. And it is certai
that she looked at Chandler, with h
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-03-25
Method.

Method is the very hinge of bust.
ness, and there is no method without
punctuality. Punctuality is important
because il subserves the peace and
good temper of u family. Calmness of
mind, which it produces, is another
advantage of punctuality. A dlsor-
DERBY man is always in hurry. He
has no time to speak to you because
he is going elsewhere, and when he
gets there he is too late for his bust
ness or he must hurry away before he
can finish it.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-03-25
a NIGHT Alarm

Worse than an alarm ct fir E. .
metallic cough Of rD4r g..
mothers keep Fole,'s Ilon-y and T..
the house aud give it at ta- its, sim.
danger. Foley's Honey and Tar.
saved many little lives. No r.,
John W. Thurston.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-03-25

The remarkable dinner service mad"
by Josiah Wedgwood for the Russian
empress. Catherine H., in l17i consists
of 90 pieces, and on each piece is
painted a different view The body is
of a pale birthstone color and the
views are painted In a rich mulberry
purple AS the service was intended
TO be used at the palace of La Gre
nouilliere (meaning marshy place full
Of frogs, each piece ais" bears a
green frog within a shield on the rim
The views represent British ruined
castles, abbcys, parks, bridges, towers.
etc. Several pieces are decorated Win
views OF Hampstead. and there arc
custard cups with views Of Richmond
and sauce boats with the scenery Of
Windsor park. In many cases the
views are the only pictorial records
left of the old buildings Altogether
there are 1850 views painted on the
952 pieceS.-CounoisScu
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-03-25
There are a thousand persons In the
world who can hurt you to one that
can help you.-Billings.
No Substitute

Accept no substitute for Foley's Honey
and Tar. 1t is the best and safest for
coughs, colds, throat and lung troubles.
Contains no opiates and no harmful
drugs. Remember the name, F ley's
Honey and Tar, and accept no substi.
tutes. John w. Thurstop.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-03-25
Music Writing Made Es,,

Mile. Sale was in the ei-I,....
century the most accomplished M
fascinating balleteu>e 40 THE sr.'
French Opera. In addition o. n-,..
er qualifications. she played cid ..
with extraordinary artistic skill 81
depth of expression. 81. Once a..
fided to Rameau, the uHer lgta.
that her ardent wish was {, he ~,
compose and asked him o. give hop,
few lessons In the art "Na..r,..
Ter in the world" Eampm ~ ...
replied. He handed L,ra ~A.r. "a.
per ruled for music mud asked b.,
take her valuable brpY-tnn n,t r-.
holes in the lines where er -lp-. -,,
proper. After the lad, bird r.arsg
her task Rameau took the sheet t,.
per. turned each puno1we iurar.
determined its length selected rr
Bile key. and the thin, was dn-e tn
remarkable compoSitun Turned r,.
lively piece Of dance uus.. v.
was afterward entitled "Lc, Sagu.4
Dams les hides Ga.amn," add 70,
popular in France for a great L.-s
of years.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-03-25
,,,oo,.,;ous Self Criticism.

Mr. X. the subeditor. was asked TO
write an article ON superstition and
imbecillty.
When the article was printed the
opening sentence was found TO be as
follows: THAT imbecility is not on the
wane perusal of the following lines
will amply demonstrate."-Paris FL
caro-,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-03-25
Couldn't Walk.

Wifey-You told me the other day
we must avoid all luxuries and con.
fine oursel as to absolute necessities
only. Hu 'by-That's so, my dear
Wifey-Well. last night You came home
from the club in u cab. Hubby-Yes
but that was an absolute necessity
Fliegende Batter
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-03-25
LOST ON
DRESS PARADE,
A Romance That Might Have
Been, but Fate interviewed.
BY o. HENRY.

copyright. !sO5 by Mcclure. Phillips s
Col
MIR Towers Chandler was pressing
his evCriug suit in his hall bedroom
one iron was heating on small gas
stove. the other was being pushed
vigorously back and forth To make the
desirable CREASE that would he seen
later ou extending in straight lines
from Mr.. Chambers patent leather
shoes to the edge of his low cut vest.
cur next view of him shall b. us NJ
deSceudS the steps of his ludgiu. house
Immediately and correctly clothed.
calm. assured. handsome-in appear
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-03-25

Foley's Kidney Remedy will cure any
case of Kidney or Bladder trouble that
is not beyond the reach of medicine.
No medicine can do more. John w.
Thurston.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-03-25

Reggie hear you've b-.f.
OF with E'lna. Archie .r.... q
so. That pet parrot ul atr, b. o.,
time saying. kiss me ae..
That isn't my name, Sou ss.-
pincOtt's. =
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-03-25
Pert SUGGESTION.

Mr. Boastem-l often regret that
did not attend some college and ac'
Quire little more polish. Miss Cut
ting HIntz- Why don't you hire some
brass fnlsher to rub you up a trihe!-
New Orleans Plcayune.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-03-25

Mrs. Houser clearing tremendous
noise in the kitchen)-Great goodness.
Jane, what was that. an earthquake
shock? Jane calmly picking up the
pieces of glassi-No, mum: only lit
tie Jar.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-03-25

Teacher-Thomas. what araf..
If speechT '
Tommy Tucker nficr 500 s-t--.
mental efforp-It's the war
talks when be shutters. ~
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-03-25

First Fair Invalid-Which kind Of
doctor do you prefer. the allopathic or
the homeopathic? Second Fair Inva.
lid prefer the sympathetic.-Flie.
gende Batter
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-03-25
Hypnotjsn, and Mariana

A Georgian complains that his VIII
has hypnotized him." That is a hab.
women have; otherwise there would
be no marriage.-Charleston News and
Courier.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-03-25

Pneumonia follows cold but never
follows the use of Foley's Honey and
Tar which stops the cough, heals the
lungs and expels the cold from The sys-
tenn. John W. Thurston.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-03-25

Doctor. how do you account for
the existence of rheumatism"
1.-THE mind. my dear sir. evolved the
disease to fit the word."-Chicago Trib.
une.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-03-25

"What selection is that the orches-
ira has Just inished?"
II don't know. Sounded to me like
neuralgia expressed In music."-Lon-
don Tit-Bits.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-03-25
Back 70 Work.

Ella-That clumsy fellow has been
conductor SteIla-How do you know
Ella-When ! said something about his
being on my train he said. Tickets
please. New York Press.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-03-25
Willinu.

Jane, at the table we wish to be
served with alacrity."
"All right, mum. Will you have 1t
after the soupT-London Answers.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-03-25
Imitation.

why, Gladys, you are spelling your
dolly"
NO, mamma; am painting its
cheeks with the same color that you
use"-Judge.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-03-25

The best rosebush. after all, IL not
that which has the fewest thorns. but
that which bears the finest roses.-
Henry Van dyke.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-03-25

Jack-My graudfaiaar La
fine collection 81 silver. rtft. -
queathed 10 my father .r b., e
ton that It should alrar.
the family. Ethcl-TL.n r.rl .
stilli Jack-WeIl-er-mg ula-l5,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-03-25
Naitker

english Waiter Which side Of tbo
,"p'e 10 you wish to sit on. sir?
american Guest-I prefer to SIT On =,
chair.-Judge. q
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-03-25

Kindness is the golden chain by
which society is bound together
Goethe
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-03-25

An aspiration is Joy forever, DOS
session as solid as a landed estate =.
Robert Louis Stevenson.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-03-25

simplicity IS. Of all things, the hard
est to be copied.-steele.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-03-25

There are people
life looking for sIials .-I
necessarily mlseTaI. o. %
grievances everywhen r.. q
same pity for such -
very poor. They ATE trs --.-
crate. They have bad aar.- e.
ton. for they have never 49,.
% live. Cd