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The Jackson herald., 1910-09-08
Where Millions Are Entombcd.

Tho catacombs at Romo were the
burial places OF the early Christians.
They are about $50 miles In extent and
are said TO have contained 5000. 600
bodies. During the prosecutions OF tho
Christians under Nero and other Ro-
man emperors the catacombs were.
used for hiding places. Under Diocle-
tian tho catacombs were crowded With
those for whom there was no safety
In the face of the day. Tho art of the
catacombs is unique and most inter
esting. Simple designs are etched In
tho slabs which seal the tombs. Now
and then arc small chapels where
paintings arc to be found. All are,
Bible illustrations. so that the cata-
combs may be said TO be n pictorial
Bible in cffcct-The Christian Herald.
The Jackson herald., 1910-09-08

THE increased attention which the
suffrage cause Is attracting In
Washington has astonished the old
timers whose remembrance of the
small body of women who called upon
the Committee on Privileges ana
Elections at the convening OF every
new congress is the last impression
n a few plucky women leading a des'
pcrately forlorn hope.
Time was when the woman who
had suffrage leanings was afraid to
ayow them in Washington, and when
II was thought exceedingly courageous
of such well known society leaders
as Mrs. John B. Henderson and Mrs.
John r. Mclean to entertain Miss
Susan p, Anthony, tho most famous
aTsstle OF the cause of woman's
rights. Belief in the right OF women
20 the ballot was supposed to imply
The Jackson herald., 1910-09-08

~ HE United States will lead the ma
tions In the fight against promiscu-
Gus opium traffic at conference to
bo held at The Hague in September,
according to statements Of authori-
ties in Washington. The conference
was made possible through diplomatic
correspondence with the interested
powers by Secretary Knox. The ma
tions represented will be the United
States, Great Britain, Germany.
France, Italy, Austria.Hungary, Por-
tugal, China, Siam. Persia, Japan, the
Netherlands, Russia and probably Tur-
key,
The work of the conference will fol-
low along lines suggested By the In
formation Opium commission, which
met last year at Shanghai, on the In
vitation OF this country. The fight
against the promlscuous use Of the
drug and other narcotics which figure
in international trade will be made by
The Jackson herald., 1910-09-08

THE United States is to test the sin.
l. cerity OF Russia ana Japan In their
recent claim of adherence to the open
door policy in China made recently Co
incident with the signing Of the new
treaty by the Car and the Mikado. 1t
has been announced at the state de-
partment that the government will
press at once for recognition from
these two powers Of the railroad con.
cession recently granted by China to
an Engllsh.American syndicate.
This is the concession which Russia
blocked with an emphatic protest last
winter. Since then the negotiations
have been in the statu quo. Now they
are to be resumed at once. The gov
ernment Il to find out whether or not
Russia and Japan intend to bar the
United States as well as other powers
out of Manchuria by raising unjusti.
fable objections to the admission OF
other nations 10 that rich field.
The Jackson herald., 1910-09-08

New Jersey has Joined the states
which believe that clandestine mar.
riage should not be made easy. 4 new
license law requires all couples, In.
cludlng elopcrs, from elsewhere. to ob.
tain licenses before the knot can be
tied. AS the issuing of licenses is a
matter OF public record II is of course
easy TO get on the track OF the fleeing
ones. There should be no unjust re.
strictions upon marriage. but 1t is quite
in accord with the better sentiment Of
the day that there shall be as little
secrecy as possible about such affairs.
The man and woman who care enough
for each oth,r to be Joined in honor
able wellock have no reason TO be
ashamed Of the proceeding.
The Jackson herald., 1910-09-08

W WASH1NGTON.-Army horses are
w TO become tattooed animals II
suggestion made by Capt. Casper
II. Conrad, Jr.. of the cavalry arm, is
adopted. Captain Conrad is detailed
for duty in the quartermaster's depart
ment. and is recognized as an expert
on horses required for military use.
Horses are now being purchased by
members Of the Quartermasters de-
partment, who are making their selec.
lions in various parts OF the country.
The success attending this effort
has been very gratifying to the quar-
termaster general. who has estab-
lished an army remount system, with
a view to improving the cavalry
mounts and the horses furnished to
the field artillery. When young horse
is purchased in any locality to be sent
to one Of the two army remount de-
pots-at Fort Keogh. Montana, or Fort
Reno Okla.-he is marked with a
numeral The mark lasts about four
months, when II becomes obliterated.
and 1t is necessary to apply another.
The Jackson herald., 1910-09-08

Men of science are generally agreeo
that birds are natures great check on
the excess of insects. and that they
maintain the balance between plant
and insect life. Ten thousand cater.
pillars, II has been estimated. could de.
stroy every blade OF grass on an acre
Of cultivated land The insect popula.
tion Of 4 single cherry tree infested
with aphidcs has been estimated by n
prominent entomologist at no less than
twelve million. The bird population of
cultivated country districts has been
estimated at from seven hundred to
one thousand a square mile. This IA
small. compared with the number OF
insects. yet, as each bird consumes
hundreds Of insects every day the lat.
ter are prevented from becoming the
scourge they would be but for their
feathered enemies.
The Jackson herald., 1910-09-08
VIII Lead in War on the Opium Evil

means OF international agreements
through which opium producing coun'
tries will protect, by means Of gov
ernment supervision, ports where the
importation of the drug Is prohibited.
The first realization of the serious
ness Of the opium traffic so far as the
United States Is concerned came when
the government started to put the
Philippines in order An attempt to
regulate tho unlimited traffic there
called for the appointment of n com.
mission. The commission in tracing
the many Americans engaged In the
opium trade found that the United
States, with some 100000 American
users of smoking opium. TO say moth
ing of the Chinese users here, pre-.
sented almost as serious question
as the insular possessions. Since that
time the United States has led the
fight among the powers against the
drug
About year ago n law absolutely
prohibiting the importation into this
country Of opium for any except medi.
cinal purposes was passed. But there
are now about 150, 900 Americans using
the drug. and In spite of the prohibit
tory statute about $4,000 pounds OF
smoking opium is smuggled into this
country annually.
The Jackson herald., 1910-09-08
Capital a Suffragette Stronghold

that the believer wore short hair. i'm.
possible frocks, mans hat and other
cranky accompaniments OF queer
views"
Time has changed all that. The
women who compose the committees
which have appeared to demand the
vote at the last few sessions of con-
gross have been mOdishly gowned.
attractive and in most instances So
cially prominent. The cause OF the
ballot for woman has swept the coun.
try to such an extent that many of
the senators and representatives OF
the present congress are avowed sym.
pathizers and not few of them have
put themselves on record as favor.
ing suffrage. The votes for women"
agitation is now discussed openly and
sympathetically at many Washing.
ton tea table presided over by hos.
tess whose social prominence is undis.
puted and whose graces and talents
are distinctly of the most feminine
kind.
1t Is not safe to scoff at woman suf.
frage anywhere In Washington now.
for too many members of the set
which Is really influential have de-
veloped leanings Of that kind.
The Jackson herald., 1910-09-08
Uncle Sam Is to Test the Open Door

When the recent convention be.
tween Russia and Japan was sprung
on the world American diplomats cx.
pressed little surprise. The govern.
ment has believed from the first there
Is n secret article In this convention
which has not been made public. II Is
felt the unpublished portion is au
agreement on the part of the two ma.
tions TO support each other In barring
other nations from the territory in
question. The United States intends
to force Russia's hand and determine
whether such secret bargain exists.
The concession granted 10 the English.
American syndicate was for the con.
struction OF the Chin. .Chow-Aigun rail.
road line. English capitalists were 10
furnish the funds and the materials
were TO be built In America.
There is one drawback to the sltua.
tion from the standpoint of this gov.
ernment. England for some unknown
reason, Is weakeninc Her enthusiasm
for the Joint undertaking cooled per.
ceptibly after Russia had entered an
objection. Diplomats seem to think II
quite likely that the United States will
have to make the fight single.handed
to keep Manchuria open with equal op.
oortuuity to all nations.
The Jackson herald., 1910-09-08
BIueberry Biscuit,

Add a cup OF blueberries to the ordl-
nary baking powder tea biscuit, made
from a quart OF -four. three heaplng
tea3poonfuls of baking powder. a
large teaspoonful OF butter. a little
salt and two scant cups OF sweet
milk. Make the biscuit as soft as pos.
sible and with as little handling, and
bake in quick oven. These are de-
licious for luncheon or tea. The ber-
ries should be washed. dried and
rolled in -four before adding them to
the dough.
The Jackson herald., 1910-09-08
TWO GOOD CAKE RECIPES
Striped Cakes and Small Cakes Good
Enough to Tempt Most Jaded
Appetite.

Striped Cake.-white Part.--One-
half cupful butter. one cupful sugar.
onehalf cupful sweet milk. two cup
fuls -four In which is sifted two tea
spooDfuls baking powder. whites Of
three eggs.
Dark Part.-One cupful brown
sugar. one tablespoonful molasses,
onohalf cupful butter. one-half cup
full sour milk in which dissolve one
half teaspoonful soda, two cupfuls of
-four. one tablespoonful OF cinnamon
and allspice. Drop spoonful OF
each kind in well creased cake dish.
first the light part. then the dark, al
ternately. Try to drop II so that the
cake shall be well streaked through,
so that II has the appearance Of
striped cake.
Small Cakes.--One pint OF New Or.
leans molasses. one pound brown
sugar. one tablespoon OF melted but.
ter. two tablespoons OF soda. one-half
cup OF sour nilk, one-half teaspoon
each OF cinnamon. cloves and allspice.
one nutmeg. pinch OF mace. and one
grated orange and lemon; -four to
make n stiff dough. Mix the ingre-
dents the night before and in the
morning roll out thin and cut in OBJ
long; add more flour II needed, as
some -four differs.
The Jackson herald., 1910-09-08

few days ago, in referring to a
recipe for banishnE that bitter taste
in your mouth by taking little nux
vomica mixed with water, We amplihed
the prescription by adding the sugges-
ton that all taste could be removed
permanently from the mouth by using
more nux yomica, says Chicago Trib-
une. To reassure an anxious corre-
spondent who fears that there may be
persons who wish to remove all taste
permanently" from their mouths and
may adopt the suggestion as to using
more" we hasten to explain that nux
vomica is deadly poison Avoid IT,,
dear children. unless prescribed by
some physician in good standing.
The Jackson herald., 1910-09-08
Helps for the Housekeeper.

Green blinds that have become
faded may be renewed by rubbing
them with n rag saturated with lin.
seed oil
To attain n good glaze on linen It is
necessary for II to be damp, for tho
iron TO be hot and for great pressure
to be used.
To clean carved ivory make a paste
of sawdust damped with water and n
few drops Of lemon Juice; lay IL
thlckly on the carving. Let this dry
thoroughly, and then brush it off with
n dry cloth.
When washing glassware do not put
IL In hot water bottom first. as II
will be liable to crack from sudden
expansion. Even delicate glass can
be safely washed In very hot water
II slipped in edgewise
The Jackson herald., 1910-09-08
WRITER OF FAIRY STORIES.

Let us admit II we can do so with
out ruffling the feathers of tho Ameri-
can eagle, that there are some things
other nations do better than We
France, for instance, has childiike
heart, along with the more mature
qualities which make for the ascend
nncy of that country in thrift. In SCI
ence and in many fields where hard
heads count for so much. And In this
youthfulness, this simplicity. 1t Is very
fond OF the fairy tale. Here we are
growing so practical, go sordid, so un'
Imaginative, save in our big business
transactions which sometimes take
away the breath in their utopian sweep
and immensity. that we look upon the
fairy story not only as a useless waste
Of time, but even worse, says Cleve'
land Leader II makes children dream
ers when they should be focusing their
minds money. And so the army OF
Gradgrinds grows all the time and
fights the poor little remnant OF Ina
gination left us as bitterly rs II It
were n terrible foe. But in France
there is n vast army of readers Of fairy
stories and admirers of those who
write them. and only the other day
"All Paris"-that is to say its wealth.
Its art. its society, along with the basic
everyday people-turned out to pay
tribute to a woman whose only claim
to recognition was authorship OF
charming fairy tales for real children
and the grownups VINO still have their
youth In their souls.
The Jackson herald., 1910-09-08
2kFAllARoUND
aabeHOUSE

II hooks for the bathroom, kitchen
and pantry are dipped in enamel paint
there will be no trouble from iron
rust.
Having several pairs OF shoes and
never wearing the same pair more
than one or two days at n time will
rest the leather and make II last bet.
ter.
Chamois leather should be washed,
when necessary, In soapsuds, and
rinsed In soapsuds-not In clean wa
ter. Treated thus It will keep its
original softness.
Any dish that has he'd dough, milk.
cream or eggs should be rinsed in cold
water before being placed In hot wa
ter. rs hot water tends 20 cook such
things and make them more difficult
to remove.
Small glasses filled with Jelly will
prove to be very acceptable gifts
when Christmas time comes. When
making your own supply OF Jelly I'LL
4 few little glasses OF different favors.
put into a prettily trimmed basket or
box will make nice present for an
invalid friend.
Save old kid gloves for ironing day.
Sew pad made from the left glove
on TO the palm OF the right one. and
you will find your hand is saved from
becoming bllstered. while the fingers
and the back Of the hand will be pro-
tectcd from the scorching heat. which
is so damaging to tho skin.
The Jackson herald., 1910-09-08
a Convenient DRYER.

AS great boon as women know
vacuum cleaner TO be. comparatively
few have learned to put It to personal
use. When they buy one for their
home use thsy revel over the clean
house they will keep. with never
thought as to claan clothes and a clean
scalp.
Instead OF laboriously brushing your
tailor suit with a whisk. stand in front
Of the vacuum cleaner and every par
ticle OF dust and dirt is lifted out In
few minutes. Nothing remains to do
but wash of grease spots and press
ng.
Shampoos are simpllaed by using
the cleaner as a dryer. Put on the
blower. sit in front of 1t. and the hair
Is dry in surprisingly short time.
The Jackson herald., 1910-09-08
Better Than n Druu,

"The late Senator Platt." said an
Albany legislator. had n cynical wit.
Talking about n politician who had.
changed his party. he once said to-
me:
Circumstances alter everything
political views. religion. even health.
"'Why. I've got a friend who is at-
nicted with insomnia in its worst
form. and yet every morning that
man sleeps as sweet and sound as q
newborn babe when his wife crawls.
over him to start tho fire."
The Jackson herald., 1910-09-08
Tattoo Suggested for Army Horses

third marking takes place when the
horse is sent from the army rcmount
depot to the troop or battery. and II
must bo renewed from time to time.
II Is Captain Conrad's idea that q
moro enduring designation could be
accomplished by applying mark to
the inside OF tho upper lip of the
horse. lie has devised an instrument
for this purpose. and suggests the use
of india ink, with the result that the
numeral adopted will be indellble.
This will require. OF course, a regular
system of marking so that there may
be no duplicates. BY this means
horse accepted for military service
will keep its number. II may be nee.
cssary to have legislation to prevent
tamperlng with the designation or ma.
king use OF a similar mark in the case
OF horses not used In the military
service.
Captain Conrad's quest is expected
to lead to several important acquisi-
tions during the coming year. BY this
method the middleman is avoided. and
horses are obtained at a much lower
price than under the contract system.
Besides, there is a better opportunity
of selection, and controversies are
avoided which SO often have prevailed
between the government representa-.
tives and the contractors who fail to
comply with specifications in the de-
livery OF military animals.
The Jackson herald., 1910-09-08

According to the Boston Globe paste
Jewels are more conspicuous at New.
port this season than ever before. One
reason why people wear their paste
jewels conspicuously at Newport is
that they are all prepared to show the
real gems which their safety deposit
boxes contain If anyone should get the
idea that the paste articles are all
they can afford.
The Jackson herald., 1910-09-08
Carrot Conserve.

Wash and scrape half dozen firm car.
rots. put through meat chopper and cut
small as peas. Boil half hour in
slightly salted water, then drain. and
to each pint add two cups of light
brown sugar and the juice and half tho
grated -ind of one lemon. Cook slowly
til clear, about Ia hours. This is an
agreeable novelty with a decided for.
sign flavor
The Jackson herald., 1910-09-08

Homeopathists at Los Angeles re.
verse themselves by lifting the ban
from benzoate of soda and telling us
to consume il, If We wish to- Which
makes 1t the more necessary to label
II In order that a person with banker.
ing for the benzoate may not be de-
ceived BY an article free from that
much-disputod condiment
The Jackson herald., 1910-09-08

Chicago Is said TO have the worst
milk supply in the world, and if we
know Chicago at all we know that
sh"N probably find way to brag
about even this.
The Jackson herald., 1910-09-08

Many ayigtors have fallen to their
death On sold land. hut none drop into
the sea and drown.
The Jackson herald., 1910-09-08
Grape=Nuts

1t contains the vital
Body and brain-buildins
Elements Of wheat and barley
Most important Of which is
The Potassium Phosphate.
Grown in the grain
For rebuilding tissues
Broken down by daily use.
Folks who use Grape-Nuts
Know this-they feel it.
There's a Reason"
Read THE Road to Wellville."
Found in packages.
The Jackson herald., 1910-09-08
Mrs. Wlnaln,s Idea Of London.

During the recent visit of Mrs. Wig.
gin, the American author. in London,
an interviewer called on her. With.
pencil poised, the interviewer asked:
"And what do you think OF London,
Mrs. Wlggin?"
you remind me-" answered the au-
thor cheerfully. "of the young lady
who sat beside Dr.. Gibbon at dinner.
She turned to him after the soup.
"'Do. dear DIR. Gibbon,' she said.
tell me about the decline and fall OF
the Roman empire"
The Jackson herald., 1910-09-08

There is in every mans heart. as In,
a desk, secret drawer; the only
thing is to find the spring and open
it.-Anon.
The Jackson herald., 1910-09-08

Willie-Wo were playing Insurance
company ut school today and the boys
treated me mean.
Mama-IIow?
Willie-I was the president OF the
company. and before l could resign
they fired me.
The Jackson herald., 1910-09-08

LESSON TEXT.-Matthew 22:1-1L Mem
ory verses 8. 2.
GOLDEN TEXT.-"Many are called
but few are chosen. Matthew 22:1i.
T1ME.-Tuesday. April 4. A. ID. 30. Three
days before the CruciiNion.
PLACE.-The Temple court at Jcru-
salem.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-06-23
STONE.

There was a large attendance at
the 10th graduation exercises of Stowe
High School Thursday evening when
tte following program was carried
out: Overture. orchestra; invoca-
ton, Rev. j. @. Angel; salutatory,
and reading. Angie Grout Harris;
chorus; address to the class, Hon.
Mason s. Stone, State Superiutend-
ent of Education; orchestra; valedic-
tory and theme, Hazel McCuen;
presentation of diplomas. The en-
trance march was led by little Miss
Katherine Cole. The ushers were
Mary Stebbins, Ruth Collins, Clara
Dewey, Ruth Dunbar.
Thursday evening reception for
the senior class and invited guests
was given by the junior class at the
Akeley Memorial building auditori-
UNI, and on Friday evening the al
umni banquet will be held at Green
Mountain Inn. Tuesday afternoon
G.. o. Burt gave the lady members of
the FACULTY an automobile ride to Lake
Lamoille in Morrisville.
The graduating class was given a re-
ception by the juniors in Guild Hall
last evening.
Miss Mary Gates OF the Graded
school went to her home in Norris
vile Wednesday Miss Sadie Dodge
leaves Friday for Hinsdale. n H., and
Miss Bernice Hall for White River
Junction. The members of the fac
ulty who will return in Setember are
Principal w. H. Douglass, Miss Ber-
nice Hall. Miss Lola Billings and Miss
Susie Bigelow.
Children's day exercises were
held at the West Branch church ON
Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, -,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-06-23
ST. J0HNSBURY.

Weddings were the order of the
day yesterday. three taking place, and
one of them a double wedding. For
the first time in the history of the
church a double wedding was solemn
lied at Notre Dame church yesterday
morning. The brides were the two
youngest daughters of Mr.. and Mrs.
Peter Provencal, and the church was
filled with relatives and friends of
the contracting parties. Miss Doro-
thee Provencal was united in mar
riage to Adjutor Champoux of Brat
tleboro. and Miss Rebecca Provencal
was united in marriage to Desire Bill
odeau of this place. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. FIR. Desro-
cheers of Central Falls. r. l., an uncle
of Mr.. Champoux, assisted by Rev
Ludger Marceau and Rev J. A.
Dame, priests at Notre Dame. After
the wedding a wedding breakfast was
served at the home of the brides. The
Two coupleS le1t on the afternoon
train for trip to Montreal and other
Canadian points and on their return
Mr.. and Mrs. Champoux will reside
at Brattleboro and Mr.. and Mrs. Bilo-
deau at st. Johnsbury.
A pretty family wedding took place
at high noon yesterday at the home
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin G.. Tisdale.
when their daughter Glenn May and
Herbert William Comfy were united
in marriage by Rev B. f. Butler.
ton were William A. Dimick, Ralph
Paine, Dorothy Adams, Freda Gilfil-
Ian. and Max Gilfllan. In the A d.
vision Miss Helen Ross was the win
ner naming 81 out of so birds shown.
Those having honorable mention were