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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-07-08

Among the guests at summer ho-
tel in Vermont was a scientist from
Boston, noted for his botanical re-
searches. and woman desirous of i'm
pressing him with her stores Of gen.
eral knowledge; also she affected
deep interest In all matters pertaining
to botany
II suppose" said the woman one
day. that you find almost all the
mountain flowers around here?"
81 find great many" said the SCI
enlist.
There's one species Of flower" she
continued. ''of which I've read as al
ways being on the hills. and I've al
ways wanted to see 1t. Perhaps you
can pick me some"
"And what Is this flower, madam"
"The purple gloaming.' you know. I
should dearly love to possess some!-
Minneapolis Journal.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-07-08
ACCUSED AS A WITCH.
Tried For "Conversins With tho Devil
In the Form Of a Cat"

Tried For "Conversins With tho Devil
In the Form Of a Cat"
Jane Wenham was indicted at the
Hertfordshire assizes on March 4, 1712.
for "conversing with the devil In the
form of cat" under the provisions Of
the act of 1904. repealed in 1886 Her
prosecutors wished TO have her also
indicted for practicing witchcraft to
the harm of Ann Thorn, servant girl
sixteen years old, but this was not
allowed. although evidence was pro-
duced at the trial to show what injury
had been done the victim by means of
crooked pins and by placing cakes and
cats hairs in Ann Thorn's pillow and
how the prisoner had caused the death
of some cattle simply by walking
through a turnip field.
The jury brought her in guilty"
and Mr. Justice Powell passed SEN
tence of death. but took steps to Quash
the verdict. Wenham's prosecutors
published an account of the case, but
their arguments were pulverized by
scientific men. Jane Wenham herself
was liberated and taken under the
protection of Colonel Plummer. who
gave her cottage. and we are told
by DR.. Hutchinson that in 1720 the
whole country was fully convinced Of
her innocence.-London Spectator.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-07-08
The Uses of Rubber.

II Is probable that no other com
modify ever came into such varied use
within so short a period as india rub
Der. First employed practically for
footwear and other waterproof apparel,
rubber has come to be employed in
electrical insulation. hose pipes for the
conveyance Of water. steam. air and so
on: pneumatic and other tires for all
sorts of wheeled vehicles. balloons and
the planes of aerial machines. innu.
neral articles for the comfort of in,
valids. household conveniences and
what not. Thus far rubber has never
come into use TO an important extent
for any given purpose TO which 1t is
not still devoted. In other words. its
advantages are so marked in many
uses that when once introduced no
substitute can be found for it.-Cas-
sier's Magazine
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-07-08

On Dec. n, 1864, Pepys, the diarist,
records, MY Lord Sandwich this day
writes me word that he hath seen at
Portsmouth the comet and says it is
the most extraordinary thing he ever
saw" Again. three days later. be
writes. Having sat up all night till
past 2 o'clock this morning. our porter,
being appointed. comes and tells us
that the bellman tells him that the
star is seen upon Tower hill. so and
my boy to Tower hill. II being Il most
fine bright moonsliine night and a
great frost. but no comet to be seen."
Later the same day. however, Pepys
did see the comet. which now, wheth-
er worn away or no. know not. ap-
pears not with tail. but only is larger
and duller than any other STAR
Westminster Gazette.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-07-08
Watch Your Shoulders.

When standing before looking glass
notice If your shoulders are the same
height. Generally the right is higher
than the left. The reason for this un-
evenness lies in the way one sits. You
get into comfortable chair at your
desk. and at once you rest your right
elbow on the arm Of your chair or
your desk. thus throwing one shoulder
higher than the other This is especial
ly the case where one writes great
DEAL When you notice that one shOul-
der is higher than the other the thing
to do is to change your way of sitting
at your desk. Two simple exercises
will be beneficial. The arm of the low
er shoulder should be extended up
ward. the hand grasping dumbbell.
That of the higher shoulder should be
lowered and made to support heavy
weight.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-07-08
Our Elastic Globe.

Nothing seems more rigid than the
crust of the earth. but scientific men
tell us that it bends and buckles ap-
preciably under the pull of the heaven
ly bodies. Careful observation has
also shown that the shores on opposite
sides Of tidal basin approach each
other at high tide. The weight Of
water in the Irish sea. for instance. Is
so much greater at that time that the
bed sinks a trifle and consequently
pulls the Irish and English coasts
nearer together. The buildings of Liv-
erpool and Dublin may be fancied as
bowling to each other across the chan
mel, the detection from perpendicular
being about one inch for every six
teen miles. 1t has been shown. too.
that ordinary valleys widen under the
heat of the sun and contract again at
night. We live not on rigid but on
elastic globe.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-07-08
GREENWICH MERIDIAN.
Its Relation to Standard Time In This
Country.

its neiaton TO STANDARD lime IN his
Country.
standard time Is the time In CON-
mon use regulating the ordinary af-
fairs of life. II is derived from the
sun. Leaving out OF account small
irregularities OF the solar motion that
are OF no consequence for our present
purpose. when that celestial body is on
the meridian of any place we call the
time of that place noon. or II O'Clock
Ii follows that when IL Is noon at any
given place II IL similarly noon al all
other places having the same meridi
an AS the sun rises In the east and
sets In the west. II is evident that
when IL is crossing the meridian OF
any place II must have already passed
that of places TO the eastward and
not yet reached that of places to the
westward In other words. when II is
noon In the given place IL is forenoon
in places to the westward and after
noon In places to the eastward
Now, 10 degrees Of longitude corre-
spOnd exactly TO one hour of time diff
ference, and therefore the local times
of the several standard meridians diff
fer from Greenwich by an even mum.
ber of hours. In the United States
the standard time meridians are those
whose longitndes are west of Green
wich GO, 10. 30. l05 and 100 degrees
The time of these meridians is re-
spectively four. five, six. seven and
eight hours earlier than Greenwich
time because the sun in travelling
across the sky from east to west pass.
es the Greenwich meridian before 1t
reaches the American meridians.-New
York American.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-07-08
OLD LONDON INNS.
some That Are Famous Because Of q
Special Dish.

some That Are Famous Because Of
Special Dish.
Though various restaurants in New
York, Washington, New Orleans or
San Francisco are famous for certain
dishes. yet this is generally the result
Of accident rather than design that
one article upon the menu should be
pre-eminently successful and popular.
The day is past when this one dish
could make the reputation OF the
place.
In London. however, this is.not the
case, though it must be confessed that
there are not now as many inns as
formerly which have become famous
by reason of the popularity of one
dish. In times gone by every London
inn of any pretensions at all. had Its
special dish whereon 1t prided itself
and to partake of which patrons trav-
eled many miles.
Eel pies were once the great feature
of breakfast served at the old Sluice
House, near Finsburg park. The nec-
essary quantity of fish was regularly
dredged up from the stream which ran
under the windows of the inn. The
pies are still to be had, but the eels
are procured from nearby fish mar
ket
Simpsons. in the Strand. is noted for
its fish dinners. This place was once
immensely popular, and even today
there is certain following who swear
by its repasts. For certain sum the
guest eats as much of a variety OF fish
as he cares to.
Another inn boasts Of special dish
In the shape of Southdown mutton.
This is wheeled up to the table In or
der that each individual may select
the particular cut to which he is par
tial. The mutton is kept warm by
means of water heated by a lamp.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-07-08
The Sleep of Seeds,

Oats. corn. fennel and some flower
seeds were exposed during 1l8 days
to temperature Of 40 degrees f. be-
low zero. Afterward when placed In
suitable surroundings nearly all Of the
fennel. oat and corn seeds and many
of the others germinated. 1t is con-
cluded that the protoplasm, or the
principle Of life. in resting seed is
in state of inaction not comparable
to that of smoldering fire. but rather
like that Of a chemical mixture which
is capable Of forming a combination
whenever the required conditions Of
temperature and illumination are pres
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-07-08
Foley Kidney Pills Have Cured
Me-"

The above is quotation from let
ter written by H. NJ. Winkler, Evans
vile, Ind. 81 contracted a severe case
of kidney trouble. My back gave out
and panied me. Iseemed to have lost
all strength and ambition was bothered
with dizzy spells, my head would spin
and specks float before my eyes. | took
Foley Kidney Pills regularly and am
now perfectly well and feel like new
man. Foley Kidney Pills have cured
me-" John W. Thurstou.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-07-08
A Friq htfuI Wreck

of train, automobile or buggy may
cluse cuts, bruises, abrasions, sprains or
wounds that demand Bucklen's Arnica
Salve-earth's greatest healer. Quick
relief aud prompt cure results. For
burns, boils, sores of all kinds, eczema
chapped hands and lips, sore eyes OF
corns, it's supreme. Surest pile cure
25c at j. w. Thurston's.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-07-08
Dangerous REPRODUCTIONS.

"An artist" said Mr.. Teechum.
SHOULD strive to reproduce what Is
nearest to his thought and deepest in
bis affection"
"Yes," replied the mercenary genius.
but the laws against counterfeiting
currency are so severe!'- Washington
Star.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-07-08

"Our air mattresses" said the deal
er. ''are all filed in the months of
April and May. That accounts for
their remarkable resilient qualities"
"Is the air of those months better
than othersY
''They are the spring months, you
know."-Exchange.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-07-08
She Was Born Yesterday.

She-Last night was the first time ]
ever heard you talk in your sleep. and
you kept saying, -Four kings" and
once in awhile. Full house." He
Well, you see, was down to the club
last night playing checkers with a
crack player and there was a full
house watching us.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-07-08
Probate Court Sessions.

-r-. E- DF THE PROBATE COURT FOR
-.. ..-IEICr OF ESSEN will he held as
.... #.uus the year 1910:
.HeuaHrg IN the forenoon of the first
81 .- ni February, Juue, september and
..
......HrI iu the afternoon OF each OF the
..E-.
g. NAN ON the first Mondays of April and
U...I
A. uuIhall on the irst Saturday Of each
r..
--. tl sessions will be held at any place in
tH. strict 10y agreement.
..s-- communications to Guildhali office,
q. " ~ WHnau, Register; to Island Pond
office. 10 HERBERT W. BLAKE, JUDGE.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-07-08
Shakespeare's Handicap

Mrs. Montmorency Smythe And
what were you reading when | came
In, my dear? Shakespeare. All, What
wonderful man. And to think that
he wasn't exactly what one would call
a gentleman.-L London Punch.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-07-08

What sculpture is to block of mar
BILE education is to human soul. The
philosopher. the saint and the hero, the
wise. the good and the great man very
often lie hid and concealed in plebe-
ian, which proper education might
have diSinterred and brought to light
Addison
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-07-08

Judge-Have you anything to say
before pass sentence? Prisoner (who
knows human nature,-Yes. my lord;
] should like you to have your dinner
before you pass sentence upon me-
London Scraps.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-07-08
THE RIVER NILE.
Eqypt Would Be Wilderness but For
Tbi. Wonderful Stream.

EGYPT would Be a WHuer"esS put TOT
This Wonderful Stream. ..
The Nile Is probably the most Won
derful river In the world. 1t has made
Egypt possible by turning an arid
wilderness into the richest land In the
world. 1t has provided ut the same
time an admirable commercial high
way and made easy the transportation
Of building materials. The ancient
Egyptians were thus enabled to utilize
the granite of Assuan for the splen-
did structures of the hundred gated
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-07-08
a CIaeher

The pen may be mightler than the
sword. but any editor will tell you
that n isn't marker to the blue pen
cil.-Phlladelphia Record.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-07-08

The only way to make the mass Of
mankind see the beauty of justice is
by showing them in pretty plain terms
the consequence of injustice. Sydney
Smith
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-07-08

81 cannot make choice-there are
so many candidates for my hand"
"Let 'em hold a primary, them
Louisville Courier Journal.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-07-08

How blunt are the arrows of adver-
sity in comparison with those of guilt!
Blair.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-07-08
The ARCTIC PERIL
Peary's Method of Battling With
Polar Conditions.
THE USE OF RELAY PARTIES.

Without This System, the Explorer
Says, Il Would Be Physical I'm
possibility For Any Man to Reach the
Pole and Return to Tell the Tale.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-11-04
To INSPECT Cuban Stations.

. Havana, Nov, 1.-Secretary Of the
Navy George Won L. Meyer and his
party left here for Santiago and Guam
tanamo. where he will inspect the
United. States naval station. The dis
patch boat Dolphin, which brought the
secretary to Havana, will proceed to
Santiago and again pick up the party
Is ): g. Palm Leaf Cabins, nj.
Most of Cuba's rural population arc
housed in cabins that are constructed
entirely Of palm leaves.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-11-04

B. 7. McNalryS service as deputy
auditor, a service that was faithful
and good, makes a good stepping stone
toward the Office Of county auditor.
We all believe that merit should be
rewarded. Certainly this is a case
where the people WILL have chance to
promote a good servant of theirs, and
in SO doing, they are not only doing
justice to Mr.. McNairy but fine thing
tor themselves. Mr.. McNalry. is a
first class bookkeeper, knows all about
the work of the auditors Office, his
competency is unquestioned, his
honesty and integrity unassailabie.
: No better Publications for the Office
arc possessed by any man in the county.
Purely as business proposition,
leaving all other considerations aside,
the voters of Morrison county should
make Mr.. McNairy county auditor.
They take no chances of any kind
with him, and will be entirely safe!
laundering and incompetent honesty
IN Office is as unfortunate and almost
as sad as cro0kedness. Mr.. McNairy
10 thoroughly competent and also
honest. That combination should and
will appeal to, the voters, and every
Indication points to Mr.. McNairy's
success,
The campaign against Frank Arm.
strong has fallen fiat. The people
know that he has, made good off,
cial, is on the square,. is fearless in
the discharge of his duty will be- as
courteous and pleasant tomorrow a. he
is today and was yesterday, and is in
all respects one Of the best sheriffs the
county has ever had He had the
courage to demand q fair deal from q
partisan boaru and to carry his cause
before an impartial tribunal. People
who condemn, that action necessarily
condemn an honest and upright judge.
There have been. no criticisms of Mr..
| Armstrong; work as sheriff but not;
only is he entitled to consideration be-
cause he has done his DUTY fearlesslys
and we'll, but because he Is good
man and good citizen. He was one of
the most respectful citizens of Royal
ton when he first ran: ter the Office,
two years ago. and the tremendous vote
he received there was an index fOf his
standing with those by whom he was
! best known. Since then his. -acquain-3
lance has, become general, and his
standing no less than it was among
his near nelghbors.. We look for his
reelection by a:large majority. = i =: !
Fred Lakln, Henry Gassart and Mar,
tin Viechorek are men of the highest
standing in their c0mmun1tlna.aT They
are by nature fair minded and believe
| ina square deals They will stand BY
healtterests ofatho districts sanc5 e4tiu
Twill be just to the county - whole.
They are the mateEial needed. op ~ the
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-11-04

3 earnest ar M far,naf Softt.sa;
hon HI toW uni ersally
pectedsS and IL above .reproac His
common Con j sense and sturdy wisdom are
needed on: the board Martin Viess
: G Sis q stud ious Il n intellig
farmer. Il man who has / lived Il for
years in his district, knows his
people and their wishes, and who will:
bring TO his office courage datermlna-
ton and good judgment. We are glad
10 say. that the prospects of election
ct these three candle dates are exceed.
lngly good. s. ~ ts <sS = " > Sj
The experience, the wide knowledge
OF probate law, the splendid record for
carafulness, accuracy and promptness
made by b. +. Shaw as probate judge
are assets Of great value in the : cam
|paign he is making for reelection
Judge Shaw's record in this lmpor:
tant office has been unusually good.
There has been nosdelays in the settle
n1ent of estates through any fault in
the probate court. and not only have
the higher courts sustained his deci-
slons, when appeals were made, but
appeals have been rare. In many, in
stances Judge Shaw has acted not
only as Judge of probate, but as a
friend and adviser, thus averting liti-
cation, and securing settlement Of
differences without trouble and conse.
quent ill feeling. He has cleared es'
Itates where settlements had been long
pending, and keeps the business of thu
co urt up to date. Every; quail
needed for the Office he has. and II
addition experience and proved faith
fnlness IN the discharge of his trust
He has been just, wise and a care
tul judge of probate. The people
knowing and approaching his record
will re-elect him by a large majority
and thus honor public servant VIII
has been true to them.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-11-04
COME AND GONE

Anton Weber and Joseph Brousseau
returned to Bralnerd Tuesday, after a
visit with relatives here
Miss Amelia Beverldge, who was
visiting at C!oquet, returned Tuesday.
Mrs. F. Smith went to, Bemidji
Tuesday for visit with friends.
Jerry Blair Of Duluth formerly of
this city, returned home Tuesday,
after business visit here.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Clark of Mime
apolis were here Tuesday enroute home
from Birch Lake.
w. r. Fisher, clerk in the W. B..
Ryan hardware store, has returned
from a few days visit at Adrlch.
Mrs. B. F. Case, who was visiting
relatives IN St. Cloud, returned here
Tuesday.
II. .. r. Munson made a business
trip to St. Paul the first part of the
week, where be purchased some mer-
chandise for Burton's store.
Mrs. c. E. Robinson was up from
Royalton this week visiting with
friends.
+. A. Lindbergh of Crosby, who was
visiting here, returned home Tuesday.
G.. F. Staples Of West st. Paul,
membe of tho railroad and warehouse
commission, visited in the city Mon
day.
MIR. and Mrs. q. Kelly and Mrs. A.
Niles left Monday tor st. Cloud.
Mrs. C. Giles, who was visiting
here, returned to Minneapolis Monday.
Secretary of State julius A. SchmahI
was in the city Tuesday enroute to
Todd county.
Mrs. Herbert Muncy went to
Bemidji Wednesday for visit with
friends.
Rex Muncy left Wednesday for a
visit with relatives in Royalton
Mrs. j. Jarboe went to st. Paul
Yesterday for a few days visit with
friends. Mrs. r. H. Nero returned
to Minneapolis Wednesday evening,
after visit with Mr.. and Mrs. p.
w. Hayes.
Rev. W. H. North went to Mound
Lake for q duck hunt yesterday.
Miss Alice Connell returned to Bige.
low, Ark, yesterday, after short
visit with relatives. here.
Mrs. r. E. Hall and two children
went to Minneapolis yesterday for a
weeks visit with relatives.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-11-04

The election of Lakln, Gassert and
Vlechorek will put three good men on
the county board. and leave the
county in safe ard careful hands. Each
is representative man in bis com
munity, understands what is needed
by the districts and will prove a faith
full servant of the people. No mistake
can be made in voting for these men.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-11-04
on an Independe Ticket. :

= :. NOA4 80 AAASAOPSAA$AVAAk%tA ANASts3y ~.
Asa candidate for State Senator. ! !
wish there to- be no misunde rstandlnR
as to my position, IN regard to legisla-
tion. ! t':s~f> 4: H. ss.J55-t@H:z
am not IN politics to fight any
man, neither organization OF men,
nor of capital, but am working for, 8
practical recognition IN: Legislative
action of thu natural. inalienable land
equal rights of all men as. to in.
heritance in an opportunity to use the
natural resources of the country.
This is the essence of the National
Conversation movement. This is the
American ideal of the fundamental
purpose or function of government: :
ITO SECURE THESE RIGHTS
GOVERNMENTS ARE !, ESTAB-
LISHED AMONG MEN DERIVING
THEIR JUST POWER FROM: THE
CONSENT OF THE GOVERNED. =
am asking for commission from
you for service in this cause, to ralse
again and hold aloft in cooperation
with the faithful minority in the
legislature of the past ana which I pe-
lieve will be increased In the coming
term these RIGHTS OF ALL as the
standard first a fundamental
test, of all measures proposed for
legislation. -" =.
You have IN the senatorial field
variety of choice such as you have
never had before. Around which
standard will you rally-the RIGHTS
OF ALL, or the PRIVATE IN
TERESlS or THE FEW? 1t is yours
to decide; 1T is yours to select; it Is
yours TO say on Nov. 9Th.
Yours for the Right.
David G. Henderson,
Nisswa, Crow Wing Co., NJ Inn.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-11-04

Jos. = Burslck, a farmer residing
southwest OF town, is the possessor of
some very ancient coins, some that
date over two centuries back of
Columbus tlme.: ~
He has one copper coin dated 1894,
another 1880. and an aged gold coin
on which time and usage has obllter-
ated date ana inscriptions.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-11-04

John Ringwelsk, on Saturday pur-
hased the saloon located in the Droski
building, corner of Third street and
Second avenue &C uthwest, OF John
Piekarski, who has been conducting it
up to this time. The new proprietor
took charge of 1T Tuesday.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-11-04

Coach E. j. Nordgard, Jos. Diedr1ch
and Fred Greich of the local high
eleven took in the St. Cloud Normal
Brainerd game at the latter place last
Saturday. Brainerd was defeated by
the score of IL to O.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-11-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas, Coldren of
Worthwhile, Mich, and Mrs. s. T.
Coldren departed Tuesday for their
home, after a visit here with Miss
Sadie Fuller.