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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-07-01
LONDON BANK CLERKS.
Their Dress and Mode of Living a Cen.
fury Ago.

Their Dress and Mode OF Living a Cen.
fury Ago.
A hundred years ago the number of
bank clerks in London must have been
inconsdrra lie. The old banks needed
only small STATS Quite hate in the
eighteenth century one of the biggest
conducted It's business with two clerks.
The engagement of a third created
great excitement. His arrival was still
more exciting, for we are assured that
"he wore a long tapped coat with
large pockets; the sleeves had broad
cuffs. with three large buttons. some.
what like the coats worn by Green.
Wlch pensioners: an embroidered waist,
coat reaching nearly down to his
knees. with an enormous bouquet in
the buttohholc; Il cooked hat. powdered
mar. with pigial and hagwig. and
gold headed cane" This, no doub
was something of Il peacock. even for
his time, \ few years later, In the
early part Of the nineteenth century,
the correct official garb was knee
breecheS. silk stockings. shoes with
silver buckles and often Il white tie
One can scarcely imagine dress more
suggestive of sober opulence.
But it does not seem that, according
to our ideas. the manner of life was
quite in harmony with this impressive
appearance Not for the bank clerk of
the early eighteen hundreds the i'm.
macuIately clean and deliberately fitted
restaurants of the modern city, Not
Tor him tea shops with varieties OF
harmless drinks and tempting light
FOOD! II he wanted meal he went to
the butcher and bought himself n cbon
or steak for tivepence halfpenny or
slApence. This he carried himself to
an adjacent public house, where they
cooked it for IL penny. The public.
house, in fact, played no small part in
his life.
Is 1t not Il tradition that the clearing
mousse has grown from the meetings OF
clerks IN tavern. where they met for
the purpose of settling up accounts
among themselves? = London Tele.
graph.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-07-01
The Simple Die.

There is a certain banker and broker
doing business not hundred miles
from the bank. says London weekly,
whose health for some time has hot
been all that he could desire. Not
long ago he was complaining to his
brother. when the latter after a care
full survey of his brothers counte-
nance said.
What YOU need, old man. Is plain
country food. Come to my place In
the country and wen soon set you up
This rich food is proving too much for
YOU. T. breakfast, for instance.
All hav, Is two cups of coffee. bit
of steak with baked potato. some
light mullins or stack of buttered
toast. together with a bit OF water
cress or lettuce What do you haveF
For moment the city banker gazed
In hearty admiration at his brother.
"A cup of hot water and two slices
of dry toast" he replied sOberly. But,
Jim. if you think n simple diet like
yours will set me up why, Pm per.
fectly willing to try it,"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-07-01

The six follies q sr.-r.
squaring Of the circle. r-.-. f
tiOu. the philosopher sr.. r..-
OF life. magic aud aSlr.ar
Ia all ages men 81 uu....-.r..
have tolle,i early and ar. r....-
the mysteries suppu>.si r.......
ed with these fasrinatu- H-+.
is not always rememurrH fI., D
intellectual giants as Iaur Il. 10
ert Boyle and Sir Isaac E,.rr.r
the philosophers stone. Inn.
Of astrolOgy Lilly WAS frar..
peusioned by parliament
MosI of these ''fullI,.-" r.rr.-..s.
direct benefits upon ,.ar.. ~,
seeking one thing their G..a,....
covered many another I'll. ,-....
the secret. or unknown. has 81.
hold upon men and Is Seen IN ,-,. =
try and kindred cults.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-07-01
A MUSICAL PRODIGY.
Richard Strauss Composed Dance mu-
sie Mt the Ace Of Six.

Richard Strauss Composed Dance mu-
sic at the Age OF Six.
Richard Strauss was n musical
prodigy. His first effort at writing
music was made at a Christmas cele-
bration. says the Designer. Some chill
dren were dancing around the tree aud
singing a three part song. Il can com
pose music like that" said the SIX
year-old Richard to his mother. There
upon he sat down and did SO. But bis
mother was obliged TO write In the
words, because, although he could
write music legibly. his pot hooks were
too large. Strauss himself not only
vouched for the truth Of this story
but said that while he was still SIX
years old he composed polka and a
schottische.
Richard was only fifteen when a SYM
phony composed by him was brought
out by Herman Levi. court conductor
at Munich and conductor OF the first
performance of "Parsifar' at Bay
reuth. When Richard came out to
bow his acknowledgment OF the ap-
plause which followed the symphony
a man In the audience turned to his
neighbors and asked. What has that
boy got TO do with III"
Nothing" was the reply, "excepi
that he's the composer"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-07-01
NapoIeon's Grit

was OIL the unconquerable, never.say.die
E'nd, the kind that you need most wher
you nave bad cold, cough or lung dis
ease Suppose troches, cough syrups
Goa hver oil or doctors have all failed
do",t lose heart or hope. Take Dr..
hlhgS New Discovery. Satisfaction i
guaranteed when used for any throat O
lung trouble 1t has saved thousands of
hopeless sufferers. 1t masters stuhhor,
colds obstinate coughs, hemorrhape
!" grippe, Group, asthma, hay fever and
"hooplng cough and is the most safe
anu certain remedy for all bronchial
affections. SOC. $780, Trial bottle
free at j. w. Thurston's.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-07-01
Language of Switzerland.

1t is a curious fact that the people
most celebrated for love of country
should In manner be without Ian
guage-that Is, mother tongue The
Swiss have three official languages
German. French and Italian. About
three-fourths of the population of the
mountain confederation speak Ger.
man. while the remainder divide four
other languages among them. chiefly
French and Italian. these languages
being found. as a rule. IN districts In
close proximity to the countries where
In those languages are the principal
tongue. In Switzerland documents and
notices are printed in both the French
and German languages. In the nation
al assembly members deliver their
speeches In either French or German.
for nearly all members understand
both tongues. The DEGREES and procla
nations of the president are translated
by an official Interpreter and furnished
to the press In both languages. New
York Press.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-07-01
Consul Kino David.

This amusing anecdote of Lamartine
is related by the Baroness Bonde in
her volume of letters. Shortly after
the revolution of February he wrote
on the blank leaves of his pocketbook
the names of his proteges and sent the
list to be provided with places imme-
diately. Previously, however. II seems
he had scrubbed David" on the page
and the head of the cabinet appointed
the said David consul AT Bremen The
postulant. however. never came for
ward. and. though the poet did not like
being disturbed, NJ HetZeI was oblig
ed to ask who was the David on his
list.
He who danced before the ark, !"
was the answer.
"Oh. dear! have gazetted him to
Bremen!''
How very singular! meant him
for a subject for meditation, not for
nomination. But you can cancel it,"
The moniteur registered the change,
but few knew that the last consul APP
pointed to Bremen was King David!
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-07-01

Panchita obeyed and walked slowly
toward Der home. saying nothing. For
some distance she kept her bead turn
ed and her large eyes nxed intrepidly
upon Dry Valleys. AT her gate she
stood for q moment looking back at
him. then raD suddenly and swiftly
into the house.
Old Antonio was building a Ore In
the kitchan stove Dry Valley stopped
nj the door aud laughed harshly.
I'm a pretty looking old rhlnoceros
to be- gettin' stuck on a kid. ain't 1.
'Tonia = said he.
Not verree good thing" agreed An
tonia sagely. for too much old man to
like muchacha
You bet il amt" said Dry Valley
grimly. ITS dun fOolishness. and.
besides II hurts
He brought at one armful the regaiia
of his alteration. the blue tennis suit
shoes. hat. gloves and all. and threw
them I'm a pile at Antonia's feet
Give them TO your old man. said
he, ito hunt antelope In"
Just as the first star presided paleiy
over the twilight Dry Valley got bis
biggest strawberry book and sat on the
back steps 10 catch the last OF the
reading light. He thought he saw the
figure of some one in his strawberry
| patch He laid aside the book. got
his whip aud hurried forth to see.
Ii was Punchita. She had slipped
| through the picket fence and was half
way across the patch. She stopped
when she saw him and looked at him
without wavering
A sudden rage-a humilating flush
of unreasoning wrath-came over Dry
Valley. For this child he had made
/ himself motley to the view. he had
tried to bride Time to turn backward
| for himself He had-been made
fool of At last he had seen his folly.
There was gulf between him and
youth over which he could not build
bridge even with yellow gloves to pro-
tect his hands. And the sight OF bis
torment coming to- poster him with her
elin pranks-coming to plumber his
strawberry vines like mischievous
schoolboy reused all his anger
81 told you to keep away from here"
said Dry Valley. go back to your
home"
Panchita moved slowly toward him.
Dry Valley cracked his whip.
go back home" said Dry Valley
savagely. land play theatrlcals some
more. You'd make a fine man. You've
made fine one Of me"
She came step nearer silent and
with that strange. defiant. steady
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-07-01
Ancient Ideas Of Africa.

In medieval times Africa was an
unknown continent as well as Asia
Until few years after the discovery
Of Columbus no one had sailed around
II, and II was quite generally thought.
as 1t had previously been thought In
regard to Asia. that the African con.
tinent extended on and on indefinitely.
1t was supposed that far TO the south
was the zone of heat, IN which no hui
man being could live. This was by no
means an unreasonable Inference to
the ancients. They knew that the far
Their they sailed to the north the colder
II grew and that In the extreme north
was a region of perpetual snow. They
also knew that the farther they sailed
to the south the warmer 1t grew. and
what was more natural for them to
suppose that II they went far enough
In that direction they would come upon
lands that were parched aud baked
and upon seas that boiled. where moth
ing could live but salamanders?
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-07-01
Those Pies OF Boyhood.

How delicious were the pies of hoy.
hood. No pies now ever taste so good,
what's changed the pies No. It's you.
You've lost the strong, healthy stomach,
the vigorous liver, the active kidneys,
the regular bowels of boyhood. Your
digestion is poor and you blame the
food. What's needed? A compl t.
toning up by Electric Bitlers of all Or
gans of dgestion-Stomach. Liver, KID
neys, Bowefs-Try them. They'll re-
store your boyhood appetite and appre-
citation of food aud fairly saturate your
body with new health, strength and
vigor SOC at j. W. Thurstou's.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-07-01
TOLD IN A DREAM.
The Message Dying Girl Conveyed to
Her Brother

The Message a Dying Girl Conveyed to
Her Brother.
This is an absolutely true dream
story: A certain young lady. whom we
will call Mary A.. was recovering
from illness. The doctor had declared
her to be out of danger. and her
friends and relatives were rejoicing In
the fact. Nevertheless Miss A., receiv-
ing visit one day from sister,
gravely assured her that she was go
ing to die. The sister poohpoohed the
idea and treated 1t as an invalid's fan
cy. Miss A., however. with the ut
most calmness, repeated her state
ment. She was certain that she would
die that night and begged her sister to
fetch her parents and other relatives
to say goodby. Thinking to humor
her, the sister complied. One person
was absent from this strange family
gatherings brother, who was at sea
and was expected home In week or
two. But 1t does not matter" Miss
A. quietly observed. II saw him last
night in dream and said goodby to
him In his cabin" Before the sun
rose again Miss AS prediction had
come true; she was dead. That, how
ever, is not the strangest part of this
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-07-01
lis Life Worth Saving?"

Mrs. Mollie Mckinney, PrentiSs, Miss
writes that she had severe case OF KID
ney and bladder trouble, and that -four
bottles of Foley's Kidney Remedy cured
her sound and well. She closes her let
ter by saying: 81 heartily recommend
Foley's Kidney Remedy to any suffer-
of kidney disease. 1t saved my life.
John w. ThurstOn.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-07-01

The teacher in charge of the primary
department at school In West Phlla
delphia was talking the other day
about her work and her pupils
"rhey are dear Youngsters" she said
but they sometimes make curious re.
marks. Several times | have had oc.
casIon to reprove little boy who isn't
bad. but who Is very mischievous and
annoying He is always getting into
trouble and making disturbance.
Zone day he had been more than
usually uproarious, and | was very
tired Instead of scolding or punish
ing him | began in rather an exasper'
ated tone to talk to him.
"'Tom.' said. I'm afraid I'm never
going to meet you In heaven
He looked up with the most shock
ed face. why. teacher he said. isn't
that Just too bad? What have you
done? "-Philadelphia Times.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-07-01
RARE WILD BEASTS.
The Kadiak Bear and the Tuf,.5,
Rhinoceros.


There are number Of bags,s s..,
mems of which are ardrnIy dsti..
not only by the Geological garden, !
the world, but by the Professional n,
nageries as well. Among tb..a =.
be mentioned the Kadak bear q, -
tremely rare animal and one caIcr.,,
ed to make Rocky mountain grim,
appear insignificant.
South America contains a prz. =,
the form of species Of iaeuar pars
held In captivity. This jaguar i 4
tremendous size and coal black
There are two rare birds in the AM,
zon forests whereof no specimens b,u
ever been brought away-tbe -A.g
bird" and the lost soul" These Mans
are derived from the effects prod7s3
by the cries of the birds. the form,
having voice likencd 60 that ofsS.
yer bell and the latter possessing n.
eerie accompaniment of Grooming
such manner as to produce syeA
flesh on the unfortunate person rb
hears its song.
The naturalists will also vote an a.
preston Of heartfelt thanks to the il
dividual who will fetch them from tr
off Burma specimen Of a rliuog-s
having a black hide and biz. uha
ears. No one has ever actually see,
this rhinoceros: but. it is ayerred. wha
men have frequently seen hi, hide.
New Zealand is Il land of animal u7s
teries The most popular Of TIE rare
beasts whereof specimens are olgi
for by the civilized world is q Kind Of
duck billed beast 80 one seems Ger
tain what it should hc called Darwin
1t is added. was always Of the opinion
that some day a true .izarl.bird-i E,
not a flying lizard hut a true missing
link between the bird. and the reptiles
might be found IN New Zealand
Harper's Weekly.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-07-01
Raadx For the Next One.

A generous aud brave hut very &C.
centric Virginia planter named Hin
Carter, who had once been an officer
IN the United States navy. had hhnd
to hand battle AT tiStiCutiS one day
with his plantation ovrrSrer md came
off second best He therefore chal
ienged the overseer To II formal duel,
but the latter declined on the ground
that, being husband and father. he
was under obligation not to risk leav.
ing his family destitute. Carter at
once removed that objection 10y set
ting upon the family "a comfortable
annuity. Then everything was got
ready for the fight. but just as the
two men faced each other the sheriff
arrived on the scene, took them into
custody and had them bound over TO
keep the peace Mr. Carter DID not.
however. change the deed of gift with
which he had provided for the over.
seer's family. remarking that be might
wish some time to resume the INFER
rupted fight and hence would rather
keep everything In readiness for
prompt action.-New York Post
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-07-01

shine in her eyes that had always puz-
gled him. Now 1t stirred his wrath.
His whipIash whistled through the
air He saw red streak suddenly
come out through her white dress
above her knee where 1t had strucA
Without fine hing and with the same
unchanging dark glow In her eyes Pan
ehita came steadily toward him
through the stra wberry vines. Dry
Valleys trembling hand released his
whip handle. When within yard Of
him Panchita stretched out her arms.
God, kid" stammered Dry Valley.
DO you mean
But the seasons are versatile, and 1t
may have been springtime after all In
stead of Indian summer that struck
Dry Valley Johnson
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-07-01

"Mr. Orchardson. if thought that
by killing you could paint picture
like yours would stab you to the
heart" Such WAS the remark made
by Pellagrini the famous caricaturist.
70 the Royal academician. Sir William
OrchardSon. when ut private view
be FIRST saw Hard Hit" the picture
Of the ruined gambler 1T was said
the artist. the greatest compliment
| could have had" Curiously enough.
the model who sat for the ruined
gamcSter was rather fond of cards
himself. one day the artist noticed
that he looked somewhat depressed
What is the matter?' he asked. 81
was awfuIly hard hit last night he
answered by love" replied the
artist. jumping up with delight, 1--WE
got it al last. Hard Hit. of course.
And that is how the picture got its
name
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-07-01
Bows Can Make Money

picking up Zones aud sending them &c
us We pay 80 cents per hundred for
almost au, thing in the Bone line, if dry
For clean, dry, boiled butchers or hous,
bones We pay as high as So cents pei
hundred. At these prices we pay Tia,
freight from nearly all stations on ship,
m~urs al 200 pounds or more. Ship il
barrels or cheap sacks.
Carroll 5. Page, Hyde Park, Vt.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-07-01
A Few Short Weeks.

Mr.. j. S. Bartell, Edwardsville, ILL.,,
writes "A few months ago my Kidneys
became cougested | had severe back
ache and pain across the Kidneys aud
hips. Foley Kidney Pills promptly
cured my backache and corrected the
action of my kidneys. This was brought
about after my using them for only a
few short weeks and can cheerfully
recommend them" John W. Thurston
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-07-01
The Smile.

We talk of a smile of defiance
There Is really no such thing. Such a
80 called smile Is nothing more nor
less than snarl. u survival of the
way our savage ancestors had of show
ing their teeth In order to strike fear
into the hearts of their enemies. The
real smile OF pleasure begins with
slightly opening the mouth, and is, of
course. traceable TO the joy of those
same savage forefathers of ours at the
prospect Of food.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-07-01
DRY Valleys
INDIAN SUMMER.
How Springtime Returned to a
Middle Aged Sheepman.
BY o. HENRY.

Copyright. 1914. by the Mcclure company.I
Dry Valley Johnson shook The bottle
You have to shake the bottle before
using. for sulphur will not dissolve
Then Dry Valley saturated II small
sponge with the liquid and rubbed II
carefully into the roots of his hair.
Dry Valley had been sheepman.
His real name was Hector. but he had
been rpchristenpd after his range.
Many years of living face TO face
with sheep on their own terms wearied
Dry Valley Johnson. So he his
ranch for SlSUup and moved {" santa
Eosa 10 live life OF gentlemanly ease.
Dry Valley bought "A four room cot.
tage in the village and Il library on
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-07-01

weird story. When In due ume the
sailor brother reached port he was met
BY bis other sister. who began to ten
him the sad news. "Ah." be interrupt
ed. you need not tell me! Mary Is
dead | knew IL. for she came to me
one night In my dreams and told me
she was going to die aud wanted 70
say goodby." on comparing dates II
was found that the dreams were
dreamed on the selfsame night-Lon-
don News.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-07-01
Hay Fever And Asthma.

Bring discomfort and misery to many
people but Foley's Honey and Tar gives
ease and comfort to the suffering ones.
1t relieves the congestion in the head
and throat and is soothing and healing.
None genuine but Foley's Honey and
Tar in the yellow package. John W.
Thurston.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-07-01

This instance Of what mistake OF q
comma eau produce has been notieeu'
Lord PalmerstOn then entered upon
his head. q white bat upon bis Feet
large but well polished boots upon u''
brow. a dark cloud in his hand MS
faithful walking stick In his eye 4
dark menacIng glare saying nothing.
Circle Magazine.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-07-01

enough for him TO place IL in his peck
a. -They remind me Of a woman
The idear' replied his wife IN sur
prIse what is the cOmpariSonr
.why. they are hard to understand
and you can't get them TO shut w.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-07-01
Made Him Feel Old.

"What's the matter"
"Oh. nothing much"
"Rut you look as II you had some.
thing serious on your mind"
"Well. II you insist on knowing. a
boy who was named after me has just
become engaged to be married. How
time fiies!s-Chicago Record H. rald.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-07-01
A Modest REQUEST.

An impeccahly dressed gentleman
the other day when walking along
Piccadilly felt movement In his
pocket and. clapplng his hand thereto.
seized the wrist Of the thief. He drew
forth the erring member. and looking
at 1t with supreme disgust. he released
1t, saying. with grimace Of disgust,
For heavens sake, my good man, go
and wash your hands before you put
them in gentleman's pocket again.
London Taller
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-07-01
To Take No Chances.

Ham.ar-Why in the dickens have
you got that string tied around YOU
tooth?
Absente-To remind me that | must
have the tooth removed.
Hamlar-But. goodness gracious. why
don't you do as ordinary people and
have the string tied around your fin
ger?
Absente tstifily,-B Because. sir, don't
care to have my finger removed.-Chi
cago News.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-07-01
A prnnd Preroaative.

"When can a boy be said to have ar
rived mt mans estaier"
"When he begins giving his olu
clothes 10 his father."-St. Louis Re
uublic
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-07-01
Economy.

Husband-Excuse me. dear. but don't
you cook much more for dinner than
we can use?- Wife-Of course! Ii |
didn't how could economic by utiliz.
ing leftover dishes 2-Cleveland Leader.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-07-01
Thu Dollar Mark.

"Have you seen the Washington mon
ument?"
"Yes," replied the New Yorker. Its
a pretty tall building. but what's the
good Of It without any Offices for rentp'
Washington Star.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-07-01
Quite So.

There seems TO be a strange ann
lty between a darby and chicken.
Naturally. one is descended ron
Ham aud the otheS from eggs -
Housekeeper
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-07-01
Not New.

"Electricity isn't modern discov.
cry. It is as old as the food"
"How do you make that out?"
"Why. didn't Noah have to have ark
lightsw
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-07-01

Doctor shall have 10 forbid you
smoking. drinking aud staying out late
nights. Patient-Oh, doctor. oe orisi'
nal! My wife's done that already
Boston Transcript.