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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-11-05
BEST RAIL GRINDER
SIMPLE MACHINE SAID TO DO
PERFECT WORK.
So Light That 1t Msy Be Lifted From
the Track and Replaced With a
Minimum of interruption to
Roads Traffic.

The accompanying illustration
shows very simple electric grinder
developed at London, Eng The ma
chine is so light that it can be instant
ly taken off the rail on the approach
of car and be put to work again in
the space of about thirty seconds.
Therefore, it may be operated without
interfering in the least with the regu-
lar service during the day. The ordi-
nary rail grinders have to be used at
night after the car traffic is stopped as
they are so heavy and unwieldy as
to call for a clear track and uninter.
rupted operation, which means night
work and extra pay for foreman and
operators.
1t is claimed that night grinding re-
suits in some very Indifferent work,
the fitful light being responsible for
disastrous 'cuts" in the rail so that
more harm may be done to rails than
If they were left alone. When one
considers that much of the grinding
must not exceed 1-100th part part of
an inch, it must be admitted that such
q delicate operation should be done
only under good light conditions.
This electric rail grinder utilizes the
human sense Of touch in graduating
the grinding force of the-emery wheel.
The depth of the "cut" is regulated by
the pressure of the operators hands
on the shafts, and he is made uncon-
sc1ously aware of the depth of the
cut" by the vibrations conduct along
the arms of the machine. The success.
full cut" should die out imperceptibly
about Is to IS inches away from the
joint, on either side.
The machine has a simple frame
work of ash providing a seating at
one end for the motor AS the motor
is close to its work, a low horsepower
is sufficient to drive the grinding
wheel. The motor is supplied with
current from the overhead wire. A
starter box is placed between the two
arms, and a switch Is located near
the right handle.
There is an automatic "cut-out"
used in connection with the starter SO
arranged that should the operator at
tempt to take a deeper cut" than is
advisable, the current is automatically
cut off and the machine stopped. The
machine will grind out corrugations
equally as we'll as defective joints, and
will smooth 10 to Is feet an hour, &C
cording to depth and freedom from
interruption. By slight fitting of the
machine one side Of the rail can be
ground more than the other if required
Scientific American.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-11-05
Nv.


The bungalows stood side by side
in their trim plots at the edge Of the
shore. Near by, at the huge hotel,
were music and dancing, and the
mirth of holiday-makers. Many
couples strolling along the road,
man, with the bandage about his head,
who walked hurriedly toward the
bungalow at the end of the row.
In the shadow of pine tree Evans
halted. The bungalow was ablaze
with lights. He heard the voices of
Van Trevor and his friends, and the
tittering laughter of his wife. Then
came a laugh that made him clutch
at his heart-Leila's.
E. Then suddenly the little Welshman
seemed to become inspired with a
strong personality that had never been
his He strobe through the open door
into the living room, and stood there
at the door.
He saw look of fear in Van Trev-
or's eyes, establishment in the guests,
wonder in Leila's. The little, shabby
man suddenly dominated the situation.
Hugh" exclaimed Leila, leaping
to her feet. You are ill What is
the natter
Il have come to take you home,
dear" said Evans.
Mrs. Van Trevor advanced with
,,,;,,;,,o c+oAc .Tbic &c alias buS-
band" she explained to the group.
He has been unwell, you know. Mr..
Evans, it would really have been more
seemly to have written"
Come, dear" said Evans, taking his
wifes arm in his. In that moment he
saw all the struggle in the girls soul;
the old love and the new pleasures. 1t
was a hard test for her, beaten by the
storms of uncertainty.
Leila is certainly not going away
with you,' exclaimed Elsie Van Trey-
or angriIy. This is an outrage!
Leila, dear, we will protect you
With a swift, passionate gesture
Evans tore the bracelets from Leila's
arms, the peuudHI lIOlH uCl hCNh, anu
cast them down. And, while they still
stared at them, they were gone, and
Leila chung to her husbands neck in
the darkness.
Hugh, dearest" she wept. What
was it? Why didn't you write? 1
didn't know you had been i'll They
wanted me to get divorce-O, Hugh,
if you hadn't come they would have
made me do nytnng-anything Keep
me! Guard me! Never leave me
again!'
And in her hus bands clasp she felt
at last safeguard against the dan.
gers that nad beset her and knew
that thenceforward their real life
would be together.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-11-05
DAIRY.
FACTS
RULES FOR FILLING A SlL0
Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station
Offers Some Excellent Sugges-
tons on the Work.

To farmers who are filling silos this
year for the first time, the Iowa agri-
cultural experiment station offers
these suggestions:
the corn should be cut when the
kernels "a iented, or when about a
fourth of tie husks and lower leaves
are turning brown. 1t should be as
near maturity as possible and yet con.
tain enough moisture to insure fer.
mentation.
Either a half-inch of three-quarter.
inch cut is best because that length
insures less waste and larger pack
of corn in the silo.
Slow filling makes it possible to
pack the corn more thoroughly and
get in larger tonnage. With rapid
filling the cost is less, but to fill to
capacity the silage should be allowed
to settle and then refill.
Corn should be uniformly packed in
the silo and with good distribution OF
stalks and ears. If the sides are kept
about two feet higher than the cen
ter, the silage wedges against the
sides, keeps in the heat of fermenta
ton and kills molds.
Water needs to be added when fill.
ing if the corn in the silo is not moist
Water must always be added when the
corn is very ripe, when the corn is
severely frozen before it is properly
matured, or when filling late in the
fall with shocked corn.
Keep the sides of the silo alright
by filling cracks with soft clay, if the
silo is wooden, or with cement if OF
masonry.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-11-05
ch.an Living In Old London.

London laundry charges were noted
by Nicholas Dccremps. the author OF
ale porisien a I.0ndreS." who visited
England in l7SS Decremps found his
laundry bills excessive. especially the
charge Of AZ pence for washing a
shirt. And" he adds pathetically,
shirts are changed every day In Lon
don. such is the general custom. due
no doubt to the grimness of the atmos-
pherc." still. on the whole. he found
living less costly in London than in
Paris Beef wis obtainable for 3h
pence and mutton for 6vepence
pound. A quarteru loaf was only seven
pence. and other food prices were on
similar scale. London Chronicle.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-11-05
IN


Elsie Van Trevor had gone to their
bungalow at the seashore and taken
her secretary with her. The little
Welshman was cataloguing the books
in the library alone.
He missed his wife greatly. It was
their first separation. Somehow he
felt that Mrs. Van Trevor's sudden
friendship for Leila BODIED i'll for them
both. But Leila had been crazy to go;
there were to be house parties and all
sorts of gayety, and later Evans was
to be invited for day or two.
Somewhere bell had been ringing
furiously all the morning. The little
Welshman' wondered where it could
be. He threw up the window and
looked out. Suddenly a violent pain
shot through his head, as If knife
had pierced him. The belfwas in his
own head. And the pain was stab
bling without cessation.
He screamed with the agony OF It.
He tried to stagger across the room,
collapsed, and moaned upon the floor.
He saw Van Trevor standing over
him, look of fear in his eyes. Then
through a period of unconsciousnessi
he grew to dim realization of the
Jolting ambulance, the hospital, the
white-capped nurses, and the sicken-
Ing stencil of the ether cone.
He opened his eyes to find himself
IN a bed in the hospital. His head
was swathed in bandages.
You'll do finely now" the nurse
said, and he opened his eyes a second
time to see Van Trevor at his side.
How are you, my dear chap" he
asked. "By George, that was touch
and go, but the surgeon says you're
all right now"
"You haven't told my wife," asked
Evans weakly.
mo. l thought it best not to alarm
her." answered the other.
Van Trevor never came again
through. the slow days of conva-
lescence. Evans letters to Leila
were unanswered. Gradually q sick
ening fear began to come over the lit
tie Welshman, sense of some I'M
definable tragedy. At last, when two
weeks had passed, he was permitted
to leave the hospital. He hurried to
the Van Trevor house. The butler,
who opened the door, stood in his
way.
"Mr. Van Trevor left a letter for
you, sir" he said, handing him mis-
sive
The little Welshmen opened it. It
stated briefly that the work had come
to an end, and included a check for
five hundred dollars.
Evans tore the check to pieces and
turned away from the house in blind
agony and rage.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-11-05
Copyright, 1915. by W. C. Chapman)

Copyright, 1915, by W. G. Chapmano
The little Welshman and Van Trevor
looked at each other in the rich man
library. The little Welshman was OBJ
viously in need of job. Van Trevor
thought. A sense of compassion rose
up III him as he inspected the shabby
figure.
well, Mr.. Evans?" he inquired
blandly.
Il have come with reference to that
advertisement for man to catalogue
your books" said Evans. His heart
was humping madly; he was desper-
a 3ly afraid Van Trevor would see his
need and cut down the salary.
You are acquainted with the class
les, 7 bolieve?" inquired Van Trevor.
YES, sir. studied Greek and Latin
at Cardif university. l know French
and German, little Hebrew, some
Spanish"
Van Trevor extended his hand cor.
daily. MY dear fellow, that is sat
isfactory," he said. THE work should
last about three months. You under
stand it is not permanent, of course?"
he added.
Il only need it for the summer, sir, '
replied the little Welshman. Il am
studying at the Theological seminary.
| have a means of working off our
board after the term begins"
He hcsitated. The use of the plural
form had betrayed what he had not
been anxious to reveal. my wife and
myself" he explained, hesitating.
Van Trevor nodded well, my dear
fellow, about the salary" he said
"Would-er-forty dollars week be
satisfactory"
The little Welshman could not re,
strain a gasp. He had expected TWEEN.
ty, he had hoped daringly for twenty
five
That's settled, then" said Van
+ Trevor. "And now, Mr. Evans, you
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-11-05
SERIOUS DISEASE OF CALF
White scours Usually Appear Within
Two or Three Days After and
Are Often Fatal.

White scours, or calf cholera, come
on so soon after birth that often the
calves are dead before they are con-
sidered to be seriously sick.
This disease usually appears within
two or three days after the calf is
dropped. Seldom do any cases devel-
op after the calf is two or three
months old.
The symptoms are usually failure to
eat, the calf lying down much of the
time, the eyes grow dull, and a pecu-
liar pasty white excretion is notice
able. The calf often dies within "a
hours. Only immediate attention will
save it.
The disease is usually contracted by
infection through the navel cord Pre-
vention is better than cure.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-11-05
Successfully Fiohts Pneumonia,

The open-air treatment of acute
pneumonia is reported by DR.. G. e
Rennie to have achieved notable sue
cess at the Royal Prince Edward hos
pital Of Sydney, Australia. For sever
years Doctor Rennie has kept his owl
patients in the open air night an
day, and 0"'t9 recently this plan hal
been adopted for all pneumonia cases
in the hospital. Recovery has been
rapid In cases that would have re-
suited fatally under the old method
The ordinary conditions of a close hos
,ital atmosphere are very favorable
for the development of the pneumonia
germs, and besides expose to mi
crobes liable to set up secondary in.
lection. The fresh air, comparatively
free from bacteria, gives the more per.
feet aeration OF the blood needed. The
artificial nse OF oxygen is rarely nee
esssry as formerly, there is much less
difficulty Of breathing and impairment
Of circulation, the patients sleep bet.
ser, the tongue is cleaner, the appetite
rs nearer Dorr,al and convalescence IL
rapid.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-11-05
POLITICAL GOSSIPS
BY Peter Radford.

When one class of people has any.
thing to say, it has become largely
the custom to make a political issue
out of it instead Of friendly discus
sion, to print it in law book instead
of newspaper and to argue it be-
fore a jury instead of to settle it in
the higher court of Common Sense.
AS result, political agitators, politi-
cal lawyers, political preachers and
masculine women are powerful in
politics and dissension, selfshness.
intolerance and Mysteries run ram
pant in public affairs, for when the
low, damp, murky atmosphere of mis-
understanding envelops public
thought it breeds political reptiles,
vermin, bugs and lice which the pure
air of truth and the sunshine of un-
derstanding will choke to death.
We have too many self-appointed
interpreters of industry who are in
capable of grasping the fundamental
principles of business and who at best
can only translate gossip and add
color to sensational stories. No bust
ness can stand upon error and might
rules-right or wrong. No industry
can thrive upon misunderstanding,
for public opinion is more powerful
than Kings sword.
When prejudice, suspicion and
class hatred prevail, power gravitates
into the hands of the weak for dema-
gogues thrive upon dissension and
statesmen sicken upon strife.
The remedy lies in eliminating the
middleman--the political gossip-and
this result can be accomplished by
the managers of business sitting
around table of industry and talk
ing it over with the people. Inter
change of information between indus
tries and the people is as necessary
to success in business as interchange
in commodities, for the people can
only rule when the public under
stands. Away with political interpret
ers who summon evil spirits from
their prison cells and loose them to
prey upon the welfare of the people
in the name of MY Country"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-11-05

Leila Evans beauty and copper hair
was the sensation of Mrs. Van Ire
vor's afternoon The girl had been
married six months. She had run
away from wealthy home in Cardiff
to go to America with the little Welsh
man. Those six months had been Of
unmitigated hardship. Her illusions Of
happiness in the New World were
shattered. She loved her husband,
but she hated the sordid barrenness
of life in furnished lodgings. The visit
to the Van Trevors had opened up a
new vista of life tor her.
She chung to Evans arm as they
left the house together.
Dear" she said, Mrs. Van Trevor
has asked me 10 come to the house
every day to act as her secretary.
What do you think of it? She is 60
ing to pay me twenty-five dollars a
week.
Evans was overcome by emotion
They are splendid people, Leila" he
SAID Who would have thought that
we should find such good friends in
New York? 1t looks like a prosperous
future for us, doesn't it, dear?"
Elsie Van Trevor and her husband
sat together IN their sdrawing.room
after the guests mad gone
What do you think of them?" asked
Van Trevor.
She's dear" said Elsie. She's too
good for that little shrimp. Too good
altogether"
Poor little devil!' said Van Trevor.
"He told me he's saving up for an op-
Grafton on his ear. He says it's like
ly to prove serious some day II he
doesn't have it DONE"
She's toe good for him." his wife
repeated, following her train of
thought. Il don't see how she came
to marry him. II have any chance
I'm going to open her eyes. Why, he
isn't e""r ! gentleman, dear"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-11-05
Post Office, Island Pond, VT.

Office hours, $50 am. to $50 pm
Office hours, Sundays, 900 am. to
1000 am, and 1.C0p.m GO pm
Drop box open all night.
MAILS ARRIVE.
From Newport and points south
and west of Newport, LAT am.
From Newport, West Derby,
Derby, West and East Charleston,
7.30p.m.
From Morgan and Morgan Center,
11.45 am.
From points in Province Quebec
Ontario and Western Canada, LAT
am, and lbs and 1910 pm.
From Norton Mills, Wallis Pond,
and Averill, 1910 pm.
From Lake 400 pm.
From Beecher Falls, Canaan, and
all poir on upper Maine Central
Railroad, north of North Srratford,
7.55 pm.
From all local points Berlin to
Island Pond, 7.55 pm.
From all local points Portland to
Groveton, 1.30 pm.
From Lancaster, Littleton, White
fl ED, and points on Boston & Maine
south of Groveton 1.20 am, and
100 pm.
From North Stratford, Groveton,
Berlin, GOrham. and all points south
and east 20 am. and 100 pm.
MAILS CLOSE.
For Newport, Derby, Derby Line,
and North; West Derby and Beebe
Plain, 100 am.
For Newport, West Derby, Derby,
East Charleston and West Charleston
5.45 am.
For Lake, Norton Mills, Averill
and Wallis Pond, 6.15 am.
For Morgan, and Morgan Center,
1l5a. m.
For Beecher Falls, Canaan, and a |
points on upper Maine Central Rail
road, 100 am. and 800 am. and LOO
pm.
For Lancaster, Littleton, White
field, and points on Boston & Maine
Railroad, south of Groveton, 100
am. and 800 am.
For local points, Island Pond to
Portland, l.30 am. and 500 am.
For local points, Groveton to
Portland, LOO pm.
For Berlin, Gorham, and all points
south and east, 100 am, 500 am.
and 1.00p.m.
Rural Delivery carrier arrives
12.30pm.
Rural Delivery mails close 6. Is am.
Except Sunday.
SUNDAY.
From all points south and east,
l.20 am. and 1.30 pm.
Mails close for all points south and
east, 100 am.
Mails for Norton Mills 100sa.m
D. P. MACKENZIE, P. M.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-11-05
HORSE LABOR IS NECESSARY
Many Important Factors Can Be Con-
troIled by Manager in Making Dairy
Farming Successful.

Horse labor is a necessary item on
the dairy farm and should command
much attention from the manager. If
its efficiency drops the profits of the
fa.m are decreased, and the profits
from the COWS must bear loss in the
horse-labor item. 1t is seen then that
successful dairying is not making a
success with COWS alone, but profitably
combining a number Of factors. Man,
labor and crop yields per acre are
other important factors that can be
controlled to a considerable extent by
the manager.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-11-05
Fire and AshaS.

The wise man does not center his
attention upon effects. They are to
him as the ashes resulting from the
genial heat of spiritual fires. There is
no safety in his life because the fire
of the original Spirit is ever new and
fresh. He does not identify himself
with the ashes, consequently he never
has to count himself at the end of ex-
istence Ashes are carried out and
cast to the four winds, but the fire
burns on and oD.-Charles Fillmore, in
Unity.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-11-05
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Milk Bottle Holder.

ate frame is secured to the corner
angles. A longitudinal bar is riveted
to the middle frame near the center.
Corrugated strips are riveted to the
intermediate frame and the longi-
tudinal bar, these holding the milk
bottles in place by acting as side
supports. Various deviations of the
main idea are covered with three 9TH
er patents.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-11-05
Wealth in India.

Immense fortunes in India arc in
Jewels, but there isSS@ authoritative
method of computation of the extent.
OF this form OF wealth. The Imperial
Gazetteer of india described 80 years
ago shawl OF pearls, with an
arabesoue border of diamonds, rubies,
sapphires and emeralds, valued at $5,-
100000. There are tales of carpets of
pearls and great diamonds which nave
become world-famous.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-11-05
Core ction.

In an issue of the small weekly
sheet of the Congregational church in
a rural community the word oppor
tunity was spelled opportunity" The
minister, from the pulpit calling at
tention to the word, said that he had
tried to have the paper free from er
rors this week, but discovered that
Opportunity" had Deen spelled with
two ps.-The Congregationalist.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-11-05
No Cause for Worry.

A New Jersey pastor announced
from the pulpit: God hasn't any use
for a bachelor and neither have l."
The bachelors will not be likely to
worry over the first part of the asser-
ton until they hear on better author
ity, and the latter probably will never
cause them any concern Washington
Herald,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-11-05
USEFUL MILK BOTTLE HOLDER
Corrugated Strips Riveted to Interme-
5iate Frame Hold ACKNOWLEDGED
Vessels in Position.

There are upper and lower rec
tangular frames to milk bottle case,
recently patented by a young San
Francisco inventor. Corner angles
unite the two frames, and intermedi-
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-11-05
duck"

One of the many ways in which
the individual unwisely eclipses him
self, is in his worship of the fetish
of luck. He feels that all others
are lucky, and that whatever he at
tempts, fails. g.. Their luck" was
that they had prepared themselves
to be equal to their opportunity
when 1t came and were awake to rec
ognize 1t and receive it.-Jordan.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-11-05
Demand for Dairy Butter.

There is always a good local de-
mand for really good farm dairy but
ter. There is sentiment connected
with homemade butter, which is not
attached to that made in butter fac
tories, which impels people to buy it
at something above the going price
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-11-05
D5ilV Thouuht.

As ships meet at sea- Aoment TO-
gether. when words OF greeting must
be spoken, ana then away INTO the
deep. so men meet N this world: and
/ think we should cross no mans
path without hailing nim. and, # ne
needs giving MIN supplies.-Renry
Ward Eeecher.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-11-05
Flavor of Milk Affected.

The odor and flavor of milk are very
readily affected by rape, cabbage, tur-
nips, and other feeds having strong
odors, and if these are used they
shodd be given after milking. in
which case there is little danger of
imparting an unpleasant flavor or
odor to the milk.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-11-05
Work of Small Creatures.

II has been learned quite recently
that the work Of the earthworns is
completed, not only by bacteria,
fungi and algae, but also by count
less minute animal organisms, IN.
Guiding nematodes or thread-worms
oligochetae, tardigrades or bear
animalcules, which are worms IesR
than one-iftieth OF an inch 4ong.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-11-05
First Use of Camera in War.

The camera was first employed off,
cially N war during the conflict IN
the Crimea in 1S54-56, and although
the art OF photography was then but
sixteen years old, some fine pictures
were obtained. In the American Civil
war the camera was also .argel" used