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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-08-25
WEST ~RRooKFIELp

Mr.. Eastman Of East Braintree is visit
ing at n. J.. Summers.
Rev. Oswald Rankin, Albert Gaisford,
Floyd aud Sherwood Christopher were IN
Brookheld fishing one day last week.
Mrs. George West has returned home
from the Burlington hospital, where she
underwent an operation for appendicitis.
Albert Gaisford, who had been the
guest Of Rev. Oswald Rankin at Mrs. III. A.
C~hristopher's, has returned to his home
in Providence, X. J.
Charles Howard. Josie, Ella and Hazel
Sumner, Carl Clahin and George viii
Jams attended the Grange picnic IN
Northheld Saturday.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-08-25

has had one frigbtful Notwithstanding
trouble-that has brought suffering ana
death to thousands. The germs cause
chills, fever and agus, bili0usness, laun-
dice. iassitude. weakness and general oe-
bility. But Electric Bitters never fail 70
destroy them and cure malaria troubles.
"Three bottles completely cured me o. :
very severe attack Of malaria ~ntss
VIM. A. Fretwell, Of LucamA, y =,
'and I've had good health ever since
Cure Stomach, Liver and Kidney Irou'
bles, and prevent Typhoid. SOC. 9uar'
anteed.
v. A. Grant, Randolph.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-08-25
For Sale or Exchange

/ pair Black 0eIdings, weigh 1000
pounds. best of workers.
/ Bay Horse. weight 1880, a good
worker.
/ Bay Horse. 10 years old, weight
o75, sound and fearless, this u a
high class horse and has speed.
Bay Mare, S years old. weight $50.
q nice driver.
/ Brown Horse, a good driver, not
afraid Of autos
/ Stallion, Kyrie, by Kremlln record
7:O74, weight IIS0, kind In all
harness and can step fast.
We have some bargains In Farms ;
come and see them, all prices from
$3.50 up.
las. 0. Kendall, 50. Stafford Vermont.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-08-25
Llves Lost 10 Forest &c.

Heavy forest fires raging in Idaho,
Washington and Montana have caused
the loss Of fully so lives, while many
hundreds are homeless and much suffer-
ing prevails. The town Of Wallace, ID,
was partially destroyed, and other towns
are threatened.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-08-25
Strnnk = Rinh Mine.

s. W. Bends Of Coal City, Ala, says be
struck q perfect mine Of health in Dr..
Kings New Life Pills for they cured BIN
OF Liver and Kidney Trouble after II
years Of suffering. They are the best
pills on earth for Constipation, Malaria,
Headache, Dyspepia, Debility. 25e.
V. A. Grant, Randolph.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-08-25

The House committee appointed to in
vestigste the Indian land frauds has re-
ported so far as to exonerate Vice Presi-
dent Sherman and Senator Curtis. sena-
tor Gore, who drew their names in, urged
that such action be taken, positive that
their reported connection with the affair
La haan without warrant.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-08-25

insurance, and die without il, too, but II
wlu add enjoyment to living and make
death less disastrous. 61st year. Ma
tional Life Insurance Company, Montpel-
Ter, Vermont. (Mutuall. 9. s. Ballard
General Agent. Montpalisr, w.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-08-25
tAsr RANDOLPH

A new line OF preserving cans, also a
supply OF mems shoes. Phone Abs.
Fits & Fits.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-03-12
here. tSAt maverick
swffched the ENVELOPES .

here. taAt maverick
switched the envelopes"
Joined him In q Wild rush TO the
once followed by tie whole crowd.
When we got there our worst sus-
picioas were confirmed. The door Of
the safe stood wide open and all the
cash had disappeared A hssty sur
vey OF the stables revealed the alb
sence OF Harrington's favorite mare
which Gentleman Dick had borrowed
10 carry him TO the border. There
was over $1,000 gone and the infuri-
ated cow-punchers swore bitterly ss
they realized that their payday would
probably be postponed for q couple OF
weeks. untilHarrington obtained fresh
funds or course II didn't take q
great while TO get a band OF venseful
pursuers together and very 5000 Quirt
and Rpur were being used unmerct
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-03-12

There were no signs OF anyone STIR
ring within and the door was fast
After hating for q moment to discuss
the situation they spurred their horses
and advanced toward the unprotected
side OF the cabin at q gallop. Sudden
iy . pun OF smoke issued from be-
tween the logs OF the cabin. a rife
cracked sharply and a bullet snarled
viciously through the air.
The four pulled up sharply, dis
mounted. led their horses to a safe dis
lance and having tied them securely.
sought cover behind convenient
bovlders and returned the fire. There
was no reply from the cabin and the
sheriff. judging that one OF their bull
lets had found q living target behind
the cabin walls. led his companions in
rush forward Immediately another
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-03-12

they received.
The place where the Cinnamon in
this case were said TO be stored was
an old adobe house located In an alley
and on arriving there found that the
door was locked and the windows
boarded up. Catching hold Of a
board nailed across the easement 7
pulled II on and saw through the
glass several PROSTATE figures hutI
! died together on the floor. They were
| asleep and apparently had not been
/ disturbed by the noise made whom
removing the cleat tried the win.
dow. found that II was not fast and
raised II without any trouble
crawled through the frame with some
difficulty. and as my feet struck the
moor. figure lying in the corner oppo-
site to that occupied by the Asiatics
sprang TO an upright position.
saw at glance that had a white
man TO deal with and before his hand
could reach HIS hip had him covered
with the barrel OF my revolver.
Throw up your hands and be lively
about It," l said. II you care about
living any longer. I'm United
States marshal and want you and
those Chinks there"
I The fellow obeyed. with a muttered
oath, and as his face turned toward
the light ! uttered an exclamation OF
surprise. II was none other than Gen
ueman Dick OF Lone Star fame.
So you've cut out the magician
game and taken 10 smuggling Chinks -
l said. I'm just as well pleased that
girl OF yours isn't around. Dick"
He recognized me in a moment.
Lucky for you that she amt" he
retorted. pleasantly. ''Inez is some
handy with a gun. Reno"
Just So" said I. and now IL YOU
please. Hr. Leahy. wen make track,
for the Jail. along with those yellow
friends OF yours"
| Having relieved Gentleman Dick Of
his gun, I marched the entire SQUAD
10 the JAIL without any trouble Had
my yellow prisoners belonged to an
other race I might rot have came OF
so well, but Cinnamon always submit
to arrest meekly and never dream o
Offering resistance. so that Leahy va.
really the only one in the party who
needed watching.
| In due course OF time he was found
guilty Of smuggling Cinnamon acros.
the border and sentenced 90 the peni
Tertiary. His arrest aud conviction
probably pleased Harrington NOR,
than any other person I'm Arizona. fol
the owner OF the Lone Star ranch
looked forward gleefully 10 the da,
/ "
imposed by the federal government
Gentleman Dick would be called 10 &C
count by the Arizona authorities 70,
the part he had played In that eventfu
Christmas Eyc celebration.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-03-12

are You CrazyI
How do you know that you are not
craZyT' was asked the accused in a
lunacy investigation A prize might
well be offered for a convincing an
swer TO the question from ones per
sonal knowledge. LombrOso and other
eminent alienists have held that there
is faint OF insanity upon some sub
ject IN every human mind; that no
mind IS absolutely and correctly bal
anced. No man sane upon several sub
jects will admit thar he e crazy at all.
How, as matter Of fact. does any
man know. OF his own knowledge. that
be is not Misunderstanding
Unconventional
you spoke Of Gloober as being
queer Is be mentally unbalanced ?"
Not exactly that Hes merely &c
centric and peculiar lie gives In his
property to the assessor az the same
figure he has IL insured for."-ChicaEo
Tribune
The SuaVe Oriental.
Admiral Sab. the Chinese naval ex-
pert, once had the misfortune to lose
a cruiser. On his reporting the wreck
to the Chinese admiralty he received
letter thanking him for doing 50 and
pointing out that AZ the cruiser was
getting somewhat worn out u replace
cruiser would be much more useful.
Would he therecore, at bis private ex-
pense, buy the new cruiser as quickly
as possiblel
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-03-12

fully in the effort &c Overtake the
daring thief
But considerable time was lost IN
argument over the probable course
taken by Gentleman Dick. as the trail
was not particularly easy 20 pick mp
In the darkness. Moreover that far
seeing swindler knew what he was
doing when he selected Harrington's
mare for a mount. for II was the boast
OF the owner or the Lone Star that the
animal in question could show a clean
pair OF hind hoofs to any piece OF
horsehesh in that section OF the
country. Taking all these things into
consideration Il seemed to me that
Dick stood a pretty fair chance of
making a successful getaway.
did not join in the chase. Il really
wasn't any Of my affair. and had
enough 10 do TO attend TO my duties
as United States marshal without
mixing up in something that did not
concern me officially or personally.
Besides which | would not have cared
20 assist at the termination OF the
man hunt, suppOsing that the cow
punchers caught up 10 their quarry.
Dick had added horse stealing TO his
other sins and was not likely 10 meet
with much mercy at the hands OF his
pursuers, should he fall into their
power. To witness or participate in
a rough-and-ready justice climax did
not appeal to me as an ideal way of
spending Christmas. ! had seen by
far too many such dramatic vino.
ups in the past.
AS it CHANGED. however. the EN-.
ployes OF the Lone Star were not des-
tined to lay their hands upon Gentle
man Dick. They followed his trail
doggedly enough, managed 20 obtain
mounts when their horses gave out
and. having enlisted the services OF
the sheriff, three OF them took up the
chase again the following day. II
was supposed that Leahy had broke
for the hills and Marston. who had
been more or less chummy with the
fugitive. remembered that he had
spoken frequently OF a certain girl
one Inez Daman. who lived alone with
her father, an eccentric old chap. in
an isolated spot known as Ganberg's
Bluff. The trail led in this direction
and Marston having communicated his
information 20 his three companions
they pressed determinedly ahead
Il happen 10 know that old man
Daman went away a few days ago and
isn't expected back till next week, ("
said Marston as they rode onward
How about the girl; does he leave
her there alone?" demanded Harring.
ton, who. spurred on by a sense Of the
r1dicule as well as loss TO which he
had been subjected. had insisted upon
accompanying the sheriff.
She's quite able 10 look out for her
self" returned Marston. significantly.
From what I've heard OF her she's a
regular little wild cat. and she's sure
gone on Leahy II she's with him
when we get IN range. we're more
than likely 90 have her TO reckon with
as well a. him and she's no SLOUGH
with & gun. either"
Ii was several hours later when the
four horsemen came in sight Of the
cabin where old Daman resided II
was perched upon the BLUFFS with
steep dechvities upon three sides. and
on the other a stretch % open groCne.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-03-12

the key while Dick was going through
his muttering performances with the
box. therefore IL seemed evident TO
the surprised audience that Leahy's
woodworking mind had alone per-
suaded the lock TO release its grip.
Loud applause followed and Dick then
announced that with the aid OF the
boss. to place his act above suspicion.
he would perform still greater
miracle.
mr.. Harrington" he asked. does
anybody present know the combina-
ton OF your safe?"
mo sir" returned the owner en-
phatically.
Good" said Leahy Now will you
be kind enough to write the combina-
ton on this sheet Of paper and seal IL
up securely in this blue envelope. al
lowing nobody else to look at It. Then
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-03-12

Squirt or smoke and wnizzinc bullets
came from the cabin. and although no
body was hit. they deemed Il best TO
seek cover again.
The only attack that could be made
on the miniature fortress was from in
front AS the steep dcclivitics Of the
bum on three >ide, made aprrc.ch in
any other direction Impossible. Real
iz.ng tEis the Weu b.rs OF the uosSe
set''ed down for e lcay siege ID was
late I'm The rftcru0on when Tho firing
was no loaror returned FROM ,hc cabin.
but the asscii-nts. fca-ful lest Tie ST.
lence might De rusc. thou-hi 10
sci'"t 30 w1it until pt.htfaU before
maxine q final ATTACK
when darkness came they made q
concerted rush for tho cabin and burst
In the door. All was dark inside ana
when flare was Eiudlcd they saw
The figure Of a woman lying PROSTATE
20" c,or. t'c ,...,. u IN her
In3s.
ITS tho Iaa.r .'." sid the sher
q, hurrieiiy. ".a. o. en-. ir one OF you
I'd lets soc where she's hurt Leahy
int here"
Harrington found a candle. lit IL and
bent over tire rirl He felt her pulse.
II was beating strong and regularly
and there was no trace Of wound
upon her person.
There's nothing wrong with her"
he said, lcokins blankly into the in.
nlFtrfnR ~ D.
don't believe a single bullet struck
her. She's simply worn ont and ex.
hausted by the strain OF holding US
on"
Just then the girls eyes opened and
gazed curiOusly at the men surround
Ing her. a sudden look OF comprehen-
sion dawned upon her face and rising
TO her feet. with the assistance OF Har-
rington's hand, she faced them with a
defiant smile.
Where's Leahy?" demanded the
sheriff. brusquely.
He ought 10 be pretty near over the
border by now" she answered. pertly.
anyway he's eot too good a start for
you folks TO think OF overtaking him
Do you want me. because I'm ready to
go along?"
No. we don't want you" returned
the sheriff, gloomily. while Harrington
almost laughed in spite Of his disap-
pointment Guess it's no good. boys.
that fellow is we'll out OF reach, thanks
to the way she held us back. We'd
better hike FOR home. I'm about tired
out"
So ended the pursuit OF Gentleman
Dick by the posse. never supposed
that ! would look upon the magician'a
face again. but strangely enough /
was fated to encounter him in the
way or business nearly a year later.
One day, while at Tuscon. Ariz.. I re-.
ceiVed information that seven China
men had been smUggled across the
border into town. This was shortly
after the Chinese exclusion act had
been passed by congress. and the
smuggling OF the yellow men into.
United States territory was carried on
to an extent that required all the vigil.
ance OF the federal officers to prevent.
The business paid the smuggIers well
and there were plenty OF reckless in
dividuals willing to take the chance Of
acting as escort for the Chinks. In
consideration OF the financial reward,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-03-12

] will ask the combination 10 work by
force OF my will power and you can
take some OF the boys over TO your
Office and see II the safe Is open. II IL
is, you can close II and tear up the pa
per so that nobody will be a bit the
wiser as 20 the combination"
Harrington wrote out the combina-
ton as requested and sealed the pa
per up in an envelope. Gentleman
Dick took Il. pressed the envelope
against his forehead and murmured a
few unintelligible words. That done
he handed IL back TO Harrington who
accompanied by myself and Jake An
drews walked over TO the ONCE a
single glance assured Us that Gentle
man Dicks magic had played him
false on this occasion. FOR the safe
was securely fastened We returned
TO the barn and Harrington informed
the magician that his trick had failed
TO materialize. Gentleman Dick looked
a trine downcast FOR a moment, but
recovered himself quickly.
I'll try it again later on, Mr. Har-
rington." he said alphabetically. May
be didn't bring the right pressure TO
bear on the object. Put the envelope
in your pocket and III let my power
rest a while. Meanwhile I'll perform
another feat-a little illusion stunt
called the Strange Disappearance"
From the side wings, built OF big
packing cases. he hauled forth a small
table with an empty flower pot upon
il. This he set in the center OF the
platform and then produced a tall box
with curtain hanging on II which he
placed at the back OF the stage close
by a window. Then he addressed the
audience again.
Il viii now get into this box" he
said, and when Mr.. Harrington has
counted five minutes by his watch he
will kindly raise the curtain and
shall have disappeared. All OF you
keep your eyes on this flower pot and
when a rose bush suddenly grows up
IN It will return in another shape"
Harrington good naturedly agreed
TO play his part and Gentleman Dick
retired behind the curtain. At the ex-
piration Of FIVE minutes the owner
raised the curtain. revealing an empty
box. So far the magician had made
good his word, but the audience sat
expectant. awaiting the blooming OF
the rose bush and return OF the gifted
professor. For ten minutes longer
they waited patiently but the flower
pot remained empty. and Dick had
not put IN an appearance.
Harrington grinned at me.
Perhaps Leahy's magic has slipped
another cog" he suggested. Il sup
pose he made his exit by that window,
but the return IN a mystic shape may
not be so easy, and something seems
to have gone wrong with the flower
pot apparatus"
was about 10 reply when the
sound Of horses hoofs striking rapidly
upon the road in the distance smots
upon my ears. The rest OF the audi
ence heard it too and every one lis
tened curiously as the sound gradually
died away. Suddenly Harrington's face
turned pale and he pulled the blue
envelope out OF his pocket and tore IL
open. The next instant he exploded
in volley OF startled oaths.
The papers blank" he
ettedly. there's somethi
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-03-12
AN EPISODE OF THE LONE STAR
Copyright. 1903. by w. @. Chapman
Copyright In Great Brittany

Editors note; Francis Reno. the
author. comes OF family OF pi-
Sueers and fN1ters. and Is related
ee MAJ Reoo OF Custer Massacre fame.
Ain cartier years were spent In the tur-
noii VI frontier life In Arizona. where he
was Zoe some time deputy sheriff and
later deputy United States marshal at
Tucson His efforts In enforcing the Chi
nese Exclusion Act on the Mexican Dor
Ger have boen highly commended by the
washington authorities. and recognized
OF the Highbinders. who placed a price
OF SOS "a his head. which stands to-day.
OF late years he has held a highly re-
sponstbts position with one OF the largest
bank protective associations In the United
states. and superintendent OF It's
cret service has established an enviRbie
record % success in running down bank
burglars These stories are confined 20
ais earlier experiences IN the west. the
scenes OF which are laid In Arizona and
New Mexico near the Mexican border
The Last FrOntieA. which until recent
years was Wild and lawlesS. and whore
the typical bad man OF pioneer DAYS
made his last standA
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-03-12
Seeing the Cook.

A wealthy society woman In Wash
ington. d. c.. had one or those do
nestle upheovals which ended I'm her
COOK leaving abruptly Guests were
expected. no one To cook the dinner
no results from telephoning. so she
sailed forth in quest OF emergency
help. Meeting q very neatlookinE col
ored woman she stopped her and OK.
planned her dilemma. Offering large
money irdCcoweot The woman lis
tened in Silence then said.
Where does yo' live. missus?"
Seeing ray OF hope. joyfully the
lady gave her address. 20 be met with
this reply:
We'll yo' jess 30 home and look
I'm 20 glass an yon see yo' cook"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-03-12

R. RICHARD LEAHY.
OF Gentleman Dick"
as he afterwards came
TO be known in Arizo-
ma territory. was orig
inally 4 product OF
New Yorks Bowery
from which he gradu-
ated into the ranks OF
the confidence brigade.
where HIS talents fur
nished him with an I'M
certain but fairly
h a n d 3 o IN e income.
gained at the expense
OF unsOphisticatpd Wis.
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Scotch Thrift.
Some Burned Lstters

Sir Walter Scott once made an itin-
erary OF the borders, IN the course OF
which he wrote lawyer friend In Ed
inburgh close and realistic account
OF everything he heard and observed.
every quaint location and droH Gus.
tom. But the stupid heirs Of the recip-
lent or these priceless cpistles consign-
ed them 10 the flames and thus render
ed what would have been a charming
book impossible. II Is curious how
really interesting letters get DESTROYED.
while those containing private and
personal matters are most sedulOusly
decentralization Globe.
Curing a Mule.
A mule In pack train which was
usually loaded with salt discovered
that by lying down when fordine a
certain stream and allowing the salt
to dissolve he could tighten his bur
den The muleteer once loaded him
with sponges instead. which absorbed
water when he lay down In the stream
and made his burden f0urfold heavier.
The mule was cured OF his smartness.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-03-12
Short Notes
From Everywhere.
Jenny Lind,s Modestu.


IL is not affectation when one saws
20 himself Il feel the power within
me To do this thing" but the self re.
Aance every one possesses who rises
above the common average Of man
kind, and sometimes is coupled with a
divine mOdesty.
When Jenny Lind sang in the streets
OF San Francisco for charlty's sake.
her song. with its enchanting power,
swayed the hearts of the people. The
faces Of her hearers glowed as the un-
folding OF her beautiful spirit lifted
their souls out OF sorrow and selfish
ness. And when they showered her
with praise Of her wonderful gift she
replied:
Isn't it nice | can sing So" are
Moments.
Scotch Thrift.
The city council Of Auckland placed
a price on the head Of every rat in the
city. and grOcer's boy became a Der
feet Nimrod and slew about thirty. At
the risk Of contracting the plague he
carried his dead along, obtained the
scalp money and came back jubllant TO
his master and told him how much he
had made. The master cast upon him
an eye OF Aberdeen gray and then re-
marked quietly. 'Weei, weel, ven just
pay the money TO our cashier, for We
ken the rats is mine. not yours. sgd
ney Bulletin.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-03-12

Give the average boy key OF nails
and "a hammer and something TO drive
them into. and IL viii keep him out
OF a lot of other mischief.