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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-10-01
Grit Always Wins.

Grit is the thing that counts. We
all know young men who are hanging
around waiting for father to slip out
of his old shoes. AS if pair Of old
shoes ever made a man out of lOafer!
Why, fathers shoes are ten sizes too
big for any man that thinks money
somebody else has earned will make
him a gentleman!
Grit is what these young chaps need
whether they know it or not The day
will come when the only man the
world will count worthy of it's respect
will be the man who does things, even
if he is forced to shut his teeth hard
to keep back the groan of pain.
Folks used to think that the only
real soldier was the man who marched
away to the sound of fife and drum, to
shoot and kill and destroy 1t is not
SOC. L. Vincent in Farm Life.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-10-01
When Texas Branded Thieves.

Adam was the first man, the very
first, to be indicted by grand jury in
Houston. His name, to be more spe-
cific, was james Adam The charge
was that he stole. the indictment lar
ceny. He was convicted This was
the sentence: To return to the rightful
owner the sum of $295. to be given
thirty-nine lashes on the bare back in
a public place and to be branded with
the letter Z on the back of the right
hand. This all happened in Houston
in the spring of 1887. The first book
Of the records of the legal doings Of
Harris county is yellowed and old
thing. The first matter written in it is
a statement signed by Sam Houston
giving authority for the court. 1t an
nounces that he has appointed Benja-
min Franklin judge of the court. The
place is given as "the town of Hous-
ton, county of Harrisburg, republic Of
Texas" Houston Chronicle.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-10-01
The Verdict
A Trick of Fate That Sent
a Man to His Doom
By CLARENCE JAMES FLEMING
Copyright by Frank A Munsey Co.
By CLARENCE JAMES FLEMING
The white haired judge paused.
Copyright by Frank A. Munsey Co.

The white haired judge paused.
For an instant the courtroom was
hushed, GREATNESS, like an ominous
calm before an electric storm, a still
ness 50 intense and oppressive that it
tried the overweight sensibilities of
the principals and even had it's effect
on the curious mass of morbid human
ity which completely filled the historic
old courtroom and overlooked into the
broad corridor beyond. Then the 81.
lence was broken:
May God direct and control your
verdict"
With these low, solemn words the
judge finished his charge to the jury
and left the fate of James Stanley
Black in their hands.
The jurors silently filed into the
jury room, and a court attendant
touched the prisoner ON the arm.
Without parting glance at the ar
ray of lawyers who had been laboring
in his defense and apparently uncon-
sciOus of the spectators who stood up
in their places and stared in his direc-
ton, Black arose and followed the Off
Ger from the room.
When he reached his cell he threw
himself down on the hard wooden
bench and sat staring at the floor
His appearance now was marked
contrast to that shown in the court
room.
During the many weeks Of the trial
he had appeared day after day calm
confident, aggressive business man.
and the legal proceedings seemed to
be mere detail.
But here in the dimly lighted, vault
like room, beyond the gaze of the Gu
rious public, he was off his guard, and
the CHASTITY pallor of his cheeks and
the deep black circles under his eyes
showed the effect of the daily grilling
he had gone through.
For long time he sat in deep, de-
jected study. He was worried, des-
perately worried, for he realized that
his only hope for freedom lay with the
jury which was even now deciding his
fate.
If they found him innocent he was
free, but if they decided against him
he was doOmed-doomed to serve long
term in state prison.
Heretofore he had laughed at the
law, for he had learned from expert
ence that money could whitewash most
misdeeds, but now it was different.
He had been caught juggling with
the funds of a rational bank, and the
federal authorities were determined to
make an example Of him.
He was awakened from his morbid
thoughts by the entry of Colonel Bak-
er, his lifelong friend and chief coun-
sci.
After few minutes conversation
the colonel prepared to leave.
Better lie down and try to get lit
/ tie rest" he advised, "for we expect a
verdict before midnight"
Twill you be allowed to see me again
tonight?' queried the imprisoned fnan-
"ier.
Not unless verdict is reached"
ITS going to be mighty hard sitting
here all evening without some word of
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-10-01

When the baker or cOnfectioner ad-
vertises that his bread or his cake is
homemade he hopes to attract Gus
toners, but many things homemade"
come not quite up to the market stand
ard. There is the skirt, so labored
over, so taken apart and put together
again, so pulled and pressed, yet rarely
with quite the air that 'store clothes
have, and the hat or bonnet, call it
which you will, it, too, falls short of
public promenade styles. There like
wise is the hair CUT for Billy-realiy
it does suggest the guidance of a hOl-
lowed out pumpkin, but how about
Billy himself and Jenny? Are they
homemade" or ''schoolmadeY' Do they
bear marks of the mother touch and
the father guidance? We hope so.
Nothing so good as a homemade boy
or girl-stronger in character, richer In
nature, than any product Of any insti-
tution.-Christian Register.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-10-01

| don't know who wrote this toast
to the horse. but I'd rather read it
than Vests dog speech:
Here's to that bundle of sentient
nerves, with the heart of woman, the
eye of Il gazelle, the courage of a gladi-
ator, the docility of a slave, the proud
carriage of king and the blind ODE
dience of II soldier; the companion of
the desert plain that turns the moist
burrows in the spring in order that all
the world may have abundant harvest,
that furnishes the sport of kings, that
with blazing eye and distended nOstril
fearleSsly leads our greatest generals
through carnage and renown, whose
blood forms one of the ingredients that
go to make the ink in which all history
is written and who finally, in black
trappings, pulls the humblest of us to
the newly sodded threshold of eterni-
ty."-St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-10-01

vivid showing of hate. And Arkeld
had not turned this imagery of hers
into a conesete thing.
He had made the astounding offer of
his friendship.
1t was eight years since she had
seen Arkeld.
When the Listens had arrived in
town a few weeks ago Arkeld had
called, but found them out, an expert
ence reversed on their return call
Then followed this invitation to din
ner. Could one refuse an olive branch?
Eight years was a long time.
The talk was trivial, flippant. Stella
laughed at her own voicing of mani
ties.
She was glad when she could escape
men to their cigars.
She felt that this room voiced some
thing, was full Of suggestions.
She thought Of this room as an out
ward showing of the mind of Arkeld.
She wondered what part Of him
tOu1u cAIJIeSSlOu III Iue udIne Oh the
flowers. Anger, hatred, n desire to
punish
On the chimney piece stood the little
Chinese gods.
Stella moved over to them, staring
at them. The grotesque faces return
ed her gaze.
Suddenly she knew fear, was grlpped
by it. This was Arkelds room, and he
was surely an enemy His offer OF
friendship could only be a mockery.
She must be alert, watchfull
Her love for Liston Would sharpen
her eyes, her ears, her intuitions.
Godfrey was alone now with Arkeld.
These thoughts drove her to the door,
set her fingers on the handle.
~ The mems voices Sienced her. They
were leaving the dining room and COM
ing to her.
II have been studying the flowers.
They say things. You meant them to
do So" she said
Listens voice came from the chin
ney piece. He was examining the Chi
nese gods.
"Jopv
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-10-01

Pausanius, the Greek general, died
by self administered poison. When
holly pursued by those sent to appre-
bend him on a charge of treason and
sacrilege he took refuge in the sane
tuary of a temple. Unable to remove
him by force and also unwilling to VIC
late the sanctuary, the officers walled
up the entrance and began to unroof
the building. When he could be seen
they noticed that he was chewing
something which proved to be quill
filled with poison. BY the time the
work had sufficiently advanced to ad-
nit of their entrance he was in a dy-
ing condition.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-10-01

Canadians are accustomed to take
expression of the Dominion" of Cana
da for granted, but the origin Of that
somewhat unusual term is known to
very few. When the great scheme Of
Sir John Macdonald was finally real
lied and the nine provinces grouped
themselves together into one great con-
feder ION a serious difficulty was pre-
scented by the choice Of suitable
name. For a time almost deadlock
ensued. At length one old member of
parliament rose from his seat and told
his colleagues that he had read in his
Bible that very morning the words,
His dominion shall be from the one
sea to the other" Accordingly he sug-
gested that Canada should be known
as the Dominion, or Gods Land. The
suggestion seized upon the hearts and
imaginations of those present, and it
was promptly acted upon. - Toronto
Globe.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-10-01
Sick Eqds.

Examine an egg, a perfectly fresh
egg, and see how easily and quickly it
comes out of its shell. Now, an egg
that does not come out Of the shell
readily. that sticks together and the
yolk, when forced, breaks and rolls
arOund-that egg has had an attack of
disease similar to peritonitis. 1t is
an infected egg. Conditions are pres
ent that show conclusively the pres,
ence Of diSease.-GOod Health
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-10-01
Prevention of the Eliuht of Birds

To prevent birds from flying without
the barbarous and injurious system
sometimes of cutting their wings it
will be found sufficient to tie together
with a thread three or four of the
largest feathers of one wing. This de-
stroys the balance, the wings do not
act symmetrically in the air, and
fight is rendered impossible Fowls,
pigeons, etc, may be kept within
bounds in this simple fashion.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-10-01
Salt and Health.

Few persons understand the thera-
peutic value of salt. A little salt in
ones drinking water is "good medi-
cine" Salt applications to the skin
are wonderfully soothing and whole
some. There is nothing better as a
wash for the throat and the nasal pas
sages to prevent or to cure catarrhal
troubles than a solution of common
salt in plain water-the cheapest rem
edy one can find. Many persons give
their eyes daily bath of cold salt wa
ter with satisfactory results.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-10-01

Small two decked steamers ply on
the Seine as it twists its way through
Paris. You can catch one every fifteen
minutes, and it costs sous q cents)
to go from one end of the city to the
other, a distance of perhaps eight
miles, and then once outside the city
walls you pay 2 sous more. The
Seine river is narrow, dull green and
slow moving; not majestic at all, but
made picturesque by the life that is
npon it. In Paris it is commerce and
artistic beauty combined that border
It's banks. Within the boats that are
moored to its palings are so many diff
ferent kinds of eXistenCe-bathS, hos
pitfalls, waShhOuses, homes, restau-
rants and lodgings. People live half
above, half under the water, and in
some places on the Seine for long dis
tances these boats are moOred four
abreast and following in line like sol
diers on march, These are the --LATEST
of boats. Whgn they come up the riv-
er freighted their tops are just at the
waters edge. The Seine seldom rises
or falls very much, as it is held in its
banks by concrete walls.-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-10-01
MAILS ARRIVE.

MAILS ARRIVE.
From Newport and points south
and west of Newport, LAT am.
From Newport, West Derby.
Derby, West and East Charleston,
7.30 pm.
From Morgan and Morgan Center,
11.45 am.
From points in Province Quebec
Ontario and Western Canada, LAT
am, and l.25 and 1O.1Op.m.
From Norton Mills, Wallis Pond.
and Averill, 1910 pm.
From Lake 400 pm.
From Beecher Falls, Canaan, and
all poi""S on upper Maine Central
Railroad, north of North Stratford,
755 pm.
From all local points Berlin to
Island Pond, 755 pm.
From all local points Portland to
Groveton, 1.30 pm.
From Lancaster, Lttleton, White
field, and points on Boston & Maine
south of Groveton, 1.2O am, and
100 pm.
From North Stratford, Groveton,
Berlin, Gorham, and all points south
and east, l.2O 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.l5 am.
For Morgan, and Morgan Center.
7.15a. m.
For Beecher Falls, Canaan, and all
points on upper Maine Central Rail
road, LOO am. and 500 am. and 90
pm.
For Lancaster, Littleton, White
field, and points on Boston & Maine
Railroad, south of Groveton, 100
am. and 500 am.
For local points, Island Pond to
Portland, l.30 am. and 800 am.
For local points, Groveton to
Portland, 100 pm.
For Berlin, Gorham, and all points
south and east, 90 am, 800 am.
and 1.O0p.m.
Rural Delivery carrier arrives
1870 pm.
Rural Delivery mails close 6.15a.m.
Except Sunday
SUNDAY.
From all points south and east,
1.2O am. and 1.30 pm.
Mails close for all points south and
east, LOO am.
Mails for Norton Mill: LOO am.
D. P. MACKENZIE, P. M.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-10-01
Serious Aflictinn.

"Bliggins is always reading up on
germs and worrying about his health"
Yes. There's not much hope for
him. Germs are bad enough if you get
EN- in your system, but they're worse
if you get 'em on your mind. Wash
ingtOn Star.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-10-01

A woman who took refuge in Lon.
don shop during heavy rain and re.
marked how quiet trade was with the
owner was annoyed because his expla.
nation of dull business was: "But Just
look at the weather! What respectable
lady would venture outdoors in it,"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-10-01
ENERGY.

The longer | live the more deep
ly am | convinced that that which
makes the difference between one
man and another, between the
weak and the powerful, the great
and insignificant, is energy, invinci-
bic determination, purpose once
formed, and then death or victory.
This quality will do anything that
is to be done in the world.-Bux-
ton.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-10-01
A Saving Quality.

HE is too much of an egotist toI
make faux pas
Whats his being an egotist got to-
do with itf'
Gle couldn't so far forget himself"
Baltimore American.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-10-01
Veracity.

Honest, now, did you ever sit down
and calculate your veracity batting av-
erage? Try it sometimes and then take
square look at the percentage col.
umn.-Memphis Commercial Appeal.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-10-01
The Roc.

The roc. fabulous bird often re-
ferred to in the Arabian Nights" was
believed to be of such enormous size
and strength as to be able to carry
even elephants in its talons.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-10-01
No Objection.

voice-Is this the weather bureaui
How about shower tonight? Prophet
Don't ask me. If you need one, take
lt.-Chaparral.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-10-01
Office and Home.

An office is a place where women do
what men want done. A home is a
place where men do what women want
done Life.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-10-01
/ he PoStoffice. Island Pond.V

Office hours, $50 am. to $50 pm.
Office hours, Sundays, 900 am. to
1000 am. and LOO pm. to 200 p. m
Drop box open all night.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-10-01

She seemed to hear the laughter Of
Surely he had laughed when
he fingered the little god.
This revenge was of greater subtlety
than the poisoned fumes of which he
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-10-01

OVerwiling.
"Do you think she will ever marry
anybody"
"Anybody."-Judge.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-10-01

From Newport and points south
and west of Newport, LAT am.
From Newport, West Derby.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-11-09
REAL DELUGE AT
insane ASYLUM
and AT SHAFTER
Flood at Big Military Post Does
Little Damage; Foot Bridges
Are Washed Out

From 2 o'clock until 5 o'clock yes.
terday afternoon LIZ inches OF ram
fell at the insane asylum, according TO
report received today by Andrew NJ.
Hamrick. In charge OF the United
States weather bureau in the Young
building. The heayiness Of the fall
may be realized by a comparison with
but 1.97 for the first eight days of
November At the asylum ZIG of rain
fell from 2 o'clock yesterday until 8
this morning.
Damage done at Fort Shafter by the
rain yesterday afternoon and last
night was slight. Foot bridges were
washed away The stream in the
gulch, between the main post and
the cantonment. ran nearly six feet
deep for time, covering the con.
crete bridge The Rapid Transit bus
could not cross the stream and, as 1t
was feared the bridge would not car.
ry II and a bus drawn by mules was
put in operation by the quartermaster.
The precipitation in Honolulu was
unusually heavy, 40 of an inch being
recorded since s o'clock last night.
Before this bet IA Of an inch fell
during the day.
Telephone communication with Fort
Shafter was cut off this morning for
a time, but was restored before noon.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-11-09
YUANPLANS 1OREJECT CROWN ~
Twice, But TAKE IT At FINISH.

paper IN Shanghai continues tie
correspondent. this being the onlN
publication in southern china that
fayors the monarchy form OF govern.
ment. When the first publication was
issued the shop was sformed by thA.
angry populace and the editors were
denounced. Since the effort 10 bring
about q monarchy there have been
two new publications established IT,
Shanghai lighting me movement !
Former Minister OF War Dan Rl
Shu. who was the first man from
northern China to advocate . repnbs
lie. resigned from the cabinet In OF.
der 20 cast his lot with the Nationak
party. The present secretary a
state. Chm Sc choug. has already re-
ceived a leave or absence. which
shows the trend Of the movement
even In the hotbed of the monarchk
cal party. When the revolutionary
movement was started In China IN
1911, the monarchy was at that time
much stronger than Yuan's party q.
now, and wave Of sentiment In fa-
vor Of . continuance OF the republic
Is passing over China.
The elections win be farce. Yuan
has issued orders 10 his secret sers
vice men 70 guard against the Nation
al vote, and consequently the men,
bers OF the revolutionary party have
not made any efforts TO fight the
movement a. with an organization oe
election commissioners their efforts
would be futile. The fight win come
later II is certain that the educated
Chinese win never stand for TIE hun
|co1be OF Yuan IN regard u bis 1&
Ielihing the kinely crown China VIA
still continue to be q republic. III
may cost much money and many
lives 70 establish the republic. The:
enlightened men Of China will not
easily leave the situation to YUAN
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-11-09
CITIZEN KITcHIN VS.. CONGRESSMAN
KITCHIN.

That is a-signifcant distinction Representa-
tive Claude Kitchin of North Carolina makes
between his personal and party views on the
question Of national defense.
After a conference with the president he
announces that he opposes the administration s
military and naval program but that he OPP
poses il personally, not as house leader. As
Claude Ktchin, sctizen, Of Scotland Neck,
Halifax County, North Carolina, he is against
the program, but he intimates that as Claude
Kitchin. new chairman of the powerful ways
and means committee Of the house, successor
to Oscar Underwood, he will not fight the adj
ministfation 4. plans. And he adds that he be-
lieves the majority Of the honse will favor the
defense program
II is very doubtful if Citizen Kitchin' 3
views will prevent Congressman Kitchin from
supporting the administration. Congressman
Underwood was known to differ from the presi-
dent on certain features Of the tariff but he
supported ii in caucus and on the floor of the
honse. Several representatives and senator's
who personally opposed free sugar voted with
the majority in favor of the free-sugar clause
in the tariff bin. The president exercises a
strong control on his party members in Con-
gress and with presidential campaign APP
preaching, there Is little likelihood Of a split
unless William Jennings Bryan engineers it.
And w. J. B. is giving signs Of doing that very
thing.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-11-09
ATTACKING THE SOCIAL EVIL.

Suggestions that the Mems League attack
the problems Of Kidding Honolulu Of commercial
vice recall the failure Of the reform forces to
get the red light abatement bill passed by
either Of the last two legislatures. In 1918 the
bin passed the senate and was lost in the house,
largely through the negligence Of men who
should have been warm supporters of the
measure, hl915 the bill received little serious
attention BY the lawmakers and never had q
chance Of passage.
We're the law in operation now, the Mems
League would have an Ineffective weapon against
commercial vice IN Iwilei for they could pro
eeed against the owners of premises nsed for
immoral purposes and have the houses closed.
There is, however, on the statute books of the
territory enough Inv now, we're there public
sentiment sufficient for its rigid enforcement,
to close Iwilei and send back to the mainland
the women who in recent months have come
to Honolulu to ply their trade
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-11-09
Expose OF Alleged Scheme to
Saddle China With Monarchy
Made to Honolulu Chinese

III Yuan Shih.Kai becomes Emper-
or OF China il viii be b. trickery.''
The foregoing statement was en-.
closed in letter written by one OF
the leaders OF the National party In
China to local Chinese. The writer
continued: Yuan Shih-Kai will
make an effort to emulate Caesar.
Men familiar with the local situation
here in Shanghai are confident that
Yuan win make a plea to the people
that he is still great hero
The writer stated that the plan was
TO hold the meeting OF the cabinet
on December and when the results
are announced for the election In
China, which viii be in favor OF the
restoration OF the monarchy, that
Yuan will play his best card. Ac-
cording to the program Yuan will
wait 10 days. and in the meantime
the friends OF the monarchy will pc
tition Yuan to become their emperor.
Yuan win refuse. stating that he does
not want the kingly crown, but wants
TO live up to his oath and the consti-
tuition.
After a few days the friends of
Yuan will again petition him to take
the throne, but In the manner Of
Caesar he viii thrust aside the honor,
whica Yuan will expect to arouse the
plaudits OF the poor unsuspecting
populace. The citizens Of the repub.
lie who cannot see through the plans
of the clever president viii once
more urge him to take the head OF
the monarchy. Then Yuan will make
a statement through the press that
inasmuch as he has been urged three
times to take the throne he will bow
to the wishes OF the people, and the
program will go through as SEIZED.
uled. This arrangement. as planned.
has come to the National party from
one who is In close touch with the
Yuan administration and gives an in
sight into the methods to be used by
the monarchists.
Yuan Shih-Kai established news