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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-11-03
Too Much Appreciation.

A biography Of Huxley dwells on the
annoyance which he suffered from
bores. But the plague had its funny
side. Huxley once wrote to q friend:
II had letter from fellow yester-
day morning who must be lunatic, to
the effect that he had been reading my
essays. thought l was the man to
spend a month with and was coming
down by the o'clock train attended
by his seven children and his mother
in-law!"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-11-03
The Widows COMPLAINT.

Eyes" said a sad eyed man. 81 mar,
ried the widow of man who was
hanged. and ! thought that under the
circumstances there would he no com.
PARSONS in connection with the late
lamented. but | was mistaken"
did she praise him just the sameT
rejOiupd his friend.
We'll. not exactly" was the reply
but we had MT Inen married week
before size de AIRED that hanging was
too good for me-"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-11-03
IF hero mean sincere man, why may
not every one of us be hero.-Carlyle.
Coughing At Niaht

Means loss Of sleep which is bad for
everyone. Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound stops the cough at once, relieves
the tickling and dryness in the throat
and heals the inhamed mem branes.
Prevents cold developing into bronchi-
It's or pneumonia. Keep always in the
house. Refuse substitutes.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-11-03

$50 poor Dinny is a dead man."
"Oi didn't say that. OF tould you he
was half kilt from a blast in the
quarry"
"Well, an wasn't he half kilt only
last month fallin' down an elevator?
How many halves has he got to be
killedT'-Boston Transcript.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-11-03

On wet aud Litter night In winter
ola DIR. q was summoned from his
snug home a. attend a farmer threat
ened with IueuIUnia. The farmers
wife n littl, woman resembling a
scared bird. reported that the patient
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-11-03

For coughing and dryness and tickling
in the throat, hoarseness and all coughs
and colds, take Foley's Honey and Tar
Compound. Contains no opiates.-John
w. Thurston.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-11-03
HE STOPPED ABRUPTLY.

bridegroom. The bride, being q little
shortsighted, asked him to read the
inscription. In solemn tones he read:
Sacred to the memory of Sarah
-, beloved wife of John -; also
Jane -, beloved wife Of John -;
also Mary -, beloved wife of John
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-11-03

A widower belonging to country
village lately led to the altar fourth
bride After the honeymoon the happy
couple settled down in his home, and
as the surrounding country was new
to the lady she was anxious to visit
all the places of interest in the locality.
Among the spots visited was the vii
lage churchyard, and there the husband
and wife paused before a very elab-
crate tombstone, the property of the
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-11-03

WHOLESALE AGENTS FOR 1911
Hobert J. STANLEY y Co., Burlington a,
White River Paper Co., White River l"''''
Busweirs Book Store, Montpelier
Argus and Patriot Co., Montpelier
Randall & whitcomb St. IohnsouF!
Clapp s Jones, Brattleboro
New England News Co., Boston Mass ,.,,,
For sale BY all Booksellers and NeVs''''"
in Vermont
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-11-03
The STRANGE PEER.

His Nonehslant Debut In the British
House Of Lords.
on one occaslon a eentlemanly ap-
nearing Indiyidual walked boldly up
the steps Of ST stephens. London
passed the various officials. turned into
the house OF lords passage and In a
self possessed manner entered the rob-
ing room.
Lord Normanby's robes.
The attendant looked surprised
"But. my lord he began
Il know it's absurd" said the stran-
ger. but my tailor cannot finish my
robes ia time. and must attend TINS
sitting Lord Normandy was so KIM
Us to offer You underestimate
"oh. certainly. my lord" responded
the rober.
The crimson and ermine was pro-
duced and donned. and The pseudo peer
strolled into the house. where few
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-11-03
He stopped abruptly.

"What are the words beneath"
innocently asked the lady, and her
horror can be imagined when he
read
Hfpa va also readv,V
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1911-01-26

4. y
when Ramsey told him about it. my
dear Peter exclaimed the light heart
ed youth when he had caught his
breath, you of all men to be appoint
ed guardian pro tenn. Of young and
lovely girl! She is young and lovely,
I suppose? Why didn't they pick out
some woman to send her to, eh?'
'They did," said Ramsey, reddening.
"They wrote to my cousin, Mrs. Fer
ris, whom they knew for years before
they went to- China, that they were
sending the sgirl to her for a years
visit 1t seems she needed a change
Of air, and Cousin Mary had invited
her. Then after the girl sailed my
cousin, as you know. died suddenly,
and 1t was only while was looking
into her papers that learned the girl
was coming-in fact, was on the way.
There are no other women in my fam
ny to send her to, and have no friends
to call upon in such an emergency"
"That comes of being an arrant wo-
man hater,'' said Hudson heartlessly.
"What are you going to do about the
matter?''
"Wait till she comes and send her to
the Young Women's Christian associa-
ton. I guess. I've cabled to her par
ents telling them of the situation and
asking for Instructions @ssg
Mr. Hudson h0wled joyfully Did
you tell them you were young and
handsome and rich bachelor to boot r.
he chuckled
Scarcely room for all that in ca
BILE, you know" returned Ramsey mod
estly. Joking aside, Jim, don't know
what to do You see, the girl was to
wire Cousin Mary when she reached
San Francisco saying what train she
would take for New York I've got to
meet that train
Lucky you,' murmured Mr.. Hudson
enviously. Nobody ever intrusted me
with young and lovely daughter, and
# her people had seen you first they
would recall her at once. Heard from
them YETI"
, mo. Expect cable most any mo-
ment They're missionaries, you know.
After the heather Chinee and all that
wv hfch accounts for their childlike
trust in Mr.. Hudson never finished
the sentence, for at that instant a serv-
ant brought cablegram to his friend.
Ramsey tore it open and read rapidly
aloud:
Hold Gussie for letter. SIMPSON.
Ramsey never understood why this
brief message should send Jim Hudson
into another roar of laughter. He
stared at his friend with rising indig~
nation. II say. old man" he protest.
ed. there's no need to make quite a
fool OF yourself, you know. The young
lady is in something Of fix, and she
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1911-01-26

grayed the name Of George Caruthers,
Colorado Springs, u S. A. The count
ess welcomed the caller and after a
few minutes Mile. Louise entered The
position of young lady of the French
aristocracy looked over by common
er from the wild and woolly west for
a matrimonial purpose is not cond,l-
Give to- a show off of any of her points
except her beauty-that is, if she has
any. Mr.. Carnthers talked with the
countess and cast an occasional glance
at Louise. Every glance made her
feel more uncomfortable, and when
the sutton rose to go it was plain that
the visit had been a failure
few days later the count announc
ed to his daughter that he had other
plans for her than marriage with the
American, which the girl well knew
meant that Mr.. Caruthers had declined
her for a wife.
Some months later the American
minister gave a ball, to which Mr..
Caruthers, Count and Countess Viii,
liers and their Oldest daughter-the
OAAy O1AC ycL IulIOuuGcu tlulOz SOCISly--
were invited. Mr.. Caruthers was
standing with his arms clasped behind
him looking at the passing throng
when he felt a rap on his knuckles.
Turning, he saw Louise Villiers, who
had tapped him with her fan, looking
up at him with a very pleasant smile.
"Good evening, monsieur" she said
''You look bored. Doubtless you are
wishing yourself back in your own
country
What change from the Mile. Yilliers
who had sat up stifay for half an
hour without speaking a word! Ca
ruthers should have known that there
was vast difference between a girl
trotted out to be shown like a broncho
for sale and the same person free from
such embarrassment But he did not
consider the cause, nor did it occur to
him that he had declined to accept
this same girl for wife. The only
obvious thing about it all was that
during his call she was uninteresting
while now she was very charming
n
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1911-01-26

will be all broken up over Cousin
Mary's death. Just advise me, Jim;
there's a good fellow. 1t will be all
right to send her to the Y. w. C. A..
pending her fathers letter Of instruc-
lions. won't it?''
Hudson's face sobered. "Just the
place, Peter Why don't you go and
engage suit for her? Then you can
take her. directly there as soon as she
arrives"
"I'll do that now said Ramsey, re-
lfeved. ''Tm watching out for Miss
Simpsons message to my cousin. It
will be sent down to me here from the
house"
The message came next day. 1t was
addressed to Mrs. Ferris, and, accord
ing to Peters instructions, it had been
sent down to his Office. 1t was natural
~ brief:
Will arrive New York Thursday on
Shore limited. due at p. m. GUSSIE.
Peter Ramsey, bereft of all his own
womankind and very shy where others
were concerned, felt a pleasant little
till lie in the intimacy Of the signature
even if it had not been intended for him
s He was surprised at his own i'm,
patience as the hour drew near for the
arrival Of the strange girl who had
come so oddly into his care From
the few letters bearing on the subject
that he had found among his cousins
effects he had gathered that Gussie
Simpson was very attractive girl
and that she was inclined to impul
siyeness, and from that he concluded
she must be. young. R.
1t was 5 O'clock on Thursday when
Peter Ramsey reached the Central sta
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1911-01-26

Count Villiers was a man Of the
world-not a young man, frequenting
clubs, theaters and other such places
for getting away with the time pleas
antly, but an elderly person who was
thinking about the disposition Of his
children to their greatest advantage.
One morning the count called his
daughter Louise into his study and
was standing with parted coattails be-
fore fireplace when she entered.
"You will be eighteen next week, I
believe, Louise?" he said, prefixing the
remark with an ahem, indicating that
he was simply preparing the way for
an important announcement
eyes, papa"
You are aware that our estates, be-
ing small in proportion to the antiqui.
ty of the family title and there being
four girls to be provided for, one must
look out for matrimonial advantages.
Now, have recently met an Ameri-
can in whom I became interested. He
is younger than ], but you know I
have a penchant for young men.
was telling him the other day about
our family when he interrupted me by
saying: @a
"'Why will you not give me one Of
your daughters for wife. count?'
''These Americans are very blunt,
you know, SO did not take offense at
his crude way Of making his appltca-
ton. Besides, he had never seen you
or your sisters. So merely smiled
and went on with what was saying.
But he stopped me to repeat his re-
quest. Then / took the matter up
seriously and asked him. some ques-
tons about his income.
"'Oh, we Americans don't marry
that way he replied. We marry for
love- But that doesn't mean that we
wait to be struck with it as by light
ming. If we wish to marry we look
about us for what we're after If a
girl accepts she takes the man for
better or for worse
81 replied that had but one daugh-
ter of a marriageable age and would
be happy to introduce him to her. He
will call this afternoon
eyes. papa was the laconic re-
Spouse, though it was all that was ex-
pected from a French girl to whom
a matrimonial plan had been announc-
ed, and she demurely walked out Of
the room
The same afternoon a card was car
r1ed in by a butler on which was en-
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1911-01-26
Her Declaration.

"Have you anything to declare?"
asked the customs inspector.
EYES," replied the lady who was re-
turning from Europe. II unhesitating-
~ declare that it is an outrage the
way this government permits things
to be mussed up in ones trunk. - Chi
cago Record Herald
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1911-01-26

Let those who complain Of having to
work undertake to do nothing. II this
docs not convert them nothing will
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-12-20

OF infectious conditions of the mouth,
nose and pharynx, which he believes
to be insufficiently recognized in most
ouseholds--vizv the table utensils,
such as the forks. spoons and glasses
which come into contact with the
mouth He points out that these are
usually washed altogether. often very
perfunctorily, and then dried upon the
same cloth, so that ii Is not surprising
II the infective agent gets distributed
by this means. Professor Ritsrhl
states that In his own family the aten.
siIs used by any member suffering
from an infectious condition aue sep
arately steriiized In boiling water
One OF his children having contracted
humps at school recovered without
communicating the disease to any
other member of the family. Profess
sor Ritschl insists upon the impor.
lance Oh strict measures In regard to
this matter in restaurants, hotels and
boarding houses, and he Is of opinion
that If these precautions were adopted
1t would be less common than at pres.
emit for people to complain of catch
ing cold"
The Lancet says that precautions In
regard to this matter are generally
adopted at sanatoriums for the treat.
ment of pulmonary tuberculosis,
where this danger is recognized, and
at hospitals and public institutions:
but Professor Ritschl's note may serve
to draw the attention OF the public to
this question. since there can be little
doubt that the ordinary process OF
washing, unless carried out thorough. |
ly with very hot water, is not calcu
lated to destroy infective organisms.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-12-20
MOVING THE SEA.

In these days when conversatio
seems to be an economic watchword
the idea of moving the sea has come
into some clever head In the Pacific
ocean off the coast Of California is a
great meadow. 1t is made up largely
Of kelp. one OF the migbtiest of all
the world of vegetation. This kelp ia
vipelike and creeps along the bottom
OF the sea. 1t sends up its branches
for hundeds of feet and there bear
leaves and fruits as big as pumpkins.
A device has been invented for cut
ting this sea plant and in little
while 1t is expected that a big crop
will be harvested along the coast of
California. The plant is wonderfully
useful as fertilizer. 1t contains
nitrogen, which makes stalks and
leaves, phosphoric acid, which makes
buds and blossoms, and potash, which
gives size and quality to fruits, grains
and vegetables Annually, we pour
millions and millions of dollars worth
OF fertilizer into the sea We will get
1t back to the Starved land by now
ing the sea
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-12-20

We say that nature Ia blind, but
she has no need of eyes, she tries all
courses: she has infinite time, In
finite space; and so far as our feeble
minds can see, her delight is to play
this game of blind-man's buff over
and over to all eternity. Her erea.
lures get life, and the Joy and pain
that life brings. but what is aug.
mented. or depleted, or concluded, or
satisfied, or fulhlled--who knows!
Yet through this hit-and-miss method
of nature, things have come to what
they are; life has come to what We
behold it: the trees and the plants
are in their places; the animals are
adjusted to their environment; the
seeds are sown, fruits ripen, the
rains come, the weather system ia
established, and the vast and complex
machinery of the life OF the globe
runs more or less smoothly; non.
directed, in the human sense. Blind
cropping, experimenting, regardless
of waste, regardless of pain. regard
less of failure, circuitous. fortuitous,
ambiguous, traversing the desert
and the wilderness without chart or
compass, beset with geologic. biologic,
and cosmic catastrophes and delays.
yet the great procession of the life
of the globe, with man at it's head,
has arrived and entered into full pos
session of the Inheritance prepared
for it.-John Burroughs, in the At
lantic.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-12-20

Three cups of boiling water I'm
sriderl, one cup of meal added slow
ly, stirring and cooking we'll; put
same into pudding dish and add oRe
cup of molasses, two eggs well beat
en-, half cup Of brown sugar, pinch
Of ginger, salt to suit taste and one
qrart OF milk; and after cooking some
time add another pint Of milk, and be
sure not to stir; bake all day at back
Of oven. This has been served at
church suppers, clambakes and even
banquets. Will come out of oven a
deep red and rich with jelly. Served
with cream is delicious.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-12-20
THE ANciENTs AND CHRISTIAN.
tTY,

In the words of Lecky In his "His.
tory OF European Morals: There ia
no fact In the history Of the human
mind more remarkable than the com
plete Inconsistencies of the import.
ance and the destinies of Christianity
manifested by the pagan writer's be-
fore the accession of Constantine.
That the greatest religious change In
the history Of mankind should have
taken place under the eyes OF a bril-
liant galaxy of philosophers and his
torisns. and that during the space of
three centuries they should have treat
ed as simply contemplate an agency
which all men must. now admit to
have been, for good or for evil, the
most powerful moral lever that has
even been applied to the affairs Of
men. fs a fact well worthy OF medita-
lon"
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-12-20
WHITE WOMAN SUES CHINESE
Breach Of Promise is the Charge
Against 70-Year-old Gardener
by Resident OF Spokane, Wash.

Spokane. Wash.--Miss Anna Hep.
per OF Spokane, white woman. has
filed breach of promise suit against
Cong Lee. a Chinaman, seventy years
old. living at Pullman. Wash, and
claims $4,000 damages The com.
plant filed asserts that the Chinaman
promised 10 marry her November 9.
tnen put 1t off until November %,
end then failed TO keep his promise.
Gong Lee Is market gardener. and
said to be wealthy.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-12-20

ard when the canteioupes' are cold
pour over them. These are very fine.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-12-20
Breakfast Biscuit.

To a half cup of melted butter, a
little calt and two teaspoonfuls Of
baking powder add one quart Of milk
and -four enough to make stiff bat.
ter. Do not knead to make into dough.
Drop from spoon into buttered pans
and bake in a hot oven, as only a
quick oven will make them light and
tender.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-12-20

Prune salad is very good now that
1t is getting past the time for fresh
vegetables. Cut cooked prunes into
small pieces and mix them with
shredded walnuts (pecans. peanuts or
almonds could be used insteadl. Serve
OIL lettuce with French dressing
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-12-20

Il think trip to Europe would do
your wife good. However. shall
call In another physician to see IL my
diagnosis is correct"
Il guess it's correct enough, doc.
Better call in dressmaker If you
want toishasten the cure"
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-12-20

Miss Gwendolyn is very super
fetal sort of girl, with her head fll5d
with fine clothes ana making herself
pretty. don't suppose she gives a
moment to self-refection.
Doesn't she? Just watch her when
mirror is anywhere In sight"
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-12-20

Have yon seen Miss Beanpole since
she inherited a fortune?"
Yes, she is greatly changed"
"How?"
well. she used TO be frightfuIly
skinny. And now she's divinely slen.
der"
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-12-20

!. puDlIc Il I'll II X
ing cups, a
suggestion Of
Prof. A. Rits-
chi Of Frieburg.
Germany, Is Of
timely inter-
est. He has
just called at
tention to a
possible factor
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-12-20

One Method Of Obtaining Salt.
In some countries salt 10 so scarce
that 1t ~ obtained through the ashes
CT grasses.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-12-20
DANGER TO PUBLIC HEALTH
German Professor PONDS Outflow Eas
lly contasionl May Be Carried
by Domestic Utensils.

In view OF the recent passage OF the
New York law prohibiting the use of
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-12-20

sIamess Tobacco cuItiys,Ien
The tobacco fields Of siam 4.uGrs
5000 acres,
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-23
ROOSEVELT RAPS TAFT
 ON TRUST POLICY
Sherman Law Inadequate, Says
 Former President.

Theodore Roosevelt has come out en- phatically in opposition to the policy of the Taft administration toward the big business interests of the country5
 He declares that the suit against the United States Steel corporation is an evidence of our present chaotic gov ernment policy as regards business"
 The present antitrust law. asserts the former president. Is inadequate by it self to meet business conditions and secure justice to the people and, un. supplemented by additional legislation, might work mischief with no compen. sating advantage
 In his statement, issued in the form of an editorial in the Outlook. MT Roosevelt plainly shows his resentment at the intimation. contained in the gov ernment petition in it's suit against the steel trust. that he was deceived by E, Fl. Gary and Henry c. Prick when they obtained his approval to the deal whereby the steel corporation secured control of the Tennessee Coal and Iron company during the panic of 1907
 He defends his position in approving that deal at considerable length and asserts the corporations control of the steel trade was not materially chang ed by the Tennessee Coal and Iron purchase
 The attempt of the Taft administra tion to deal with the, trust problem Inv oq i41 welt characterizes as hopeless.
 He foDCibly declares we cannot go back to the eighteenth century and that we must have legislation, con- structive, not destructive, fitted to cope with the conditions of the modern in- dustrial world and its inevitable trend toward combinations of capital
 The former president presents his remedy for the present situation He advocates a course of supervision and regulation of the great corporations by the national government.
 "A regulation" he continues, which we should not fear, if necessary, to bring to the point of control of monop- oly prices. just as in exceptional cases railway rates are now regulated.
 Either the bureau of corporations should be authorized or some other governmental body similar to the in terstate commerce commission should De created, to exercise this supervision. this authoritative control"
 In general he advocates toward the great corporations a policy similar to that which he carried forward in re- gard to railroad regulation through the interstate commerce commission dur. ing his own administration.
 In passing the former president finds occasion to characterize the tobacco decision of the circuit court as a mis- carriage of justice.
 'The decision of the circuit court, if allowed to stand" he says. means that the tobacco trust has merely been obliged to change its clothes, that none of the real offenders have receiv- ed any real punishment.
 ITO attempt to meet the whole prob lem not by administrative govern mental action but by a succession of lawsuits is hopeless from the stand point of working out d permanently satisfactory solution.'