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The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1874-10-08

INFATILE THUMB-SUoKING.- Brit
ish Medical Journal publishes an article
by DR.. Horace Dobells, III vhich that
distinguished physician states that he
has observed that a peculiar and rather
common deformity OF the chest is caused
by the habit of sucking the thumb in in
fancy and early childhood He says
that the weight Of the arm on the thorax
of the child, during sleep, produces de-
preston OF the ribs in the line occupied
by the arm when the thumb is placed in
the mouth. The Doctor thinks this is a
very important effect of the habit of
thumb-sucking- which has never
before been pointed out-and he regards
it Of sufficient consequence to be put Oh
record for the benefit of other observers.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1874-10-08
ACE orchard in hIarrlar

A PEACH orchard in Maryland contains
1,013 acres. At the height of the past
season 600 hands were employed in pick
ing, pairing, and canning the fruit, and
the daily work was about 1900 baskets,
or sc, 900 cans.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-05-23

The Hon. David a. Wardc, Of Con-
cord, N. H., died OH the 18th Of ty-
phoid pneumonia, after an illness of
little over week, at the age Of forty
six. The correspondent OF the Bcs.
ton Globe gives the following sketch
Of the deceased
Col Warde was native of IIenni-
ker, this State, and came 10 this city
at the age Of fifteen, Il poor boy, de-
pendent Oh his own resources, and bv
his perseverance and business skill
he has become ono Of the first bust
ness men Of Concord. lie has identi-
lied himself actively with all move
ments Of public interest to our city,
and his hands were never closed to
the appeals of charity Or phiIanthro-
py. lie was IN active Republican,
being elected twice to the House and
twice To the Senate Of tn! State, the
last term serving rs President Of
the Senate. For ten years he has
been II member OF the State Central
Committee, and for three years on
the Executive Committee. He was a
devoted and consistent advocate OF
the temperance cause, lending his
money, his labor and his earnest
practical speech freely to its aid,
When he first came to Concord, a
young lad, he was employed, short
time, in store; but one night he
locked the store, rctUrned the key to
the proprietor saying, II will never
sell another glass Of liquor rs long as
llve," and from that daT to This he
devoted himself ~ the suppression Of
the great evil. lie leaves wife and
five children, and host Of friends to
mourn his loss.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-05-23
An Important Suit Settled.

The case of Noah Woods Us. the
Jack son Iron Manufacturing Co., in
volving the title to 100 acres of land
in Bartlett, was decided at the recent
term of the Circuit Court at Ports
mouth in favor of the defendants,
who held under a deed from
James Wiley, Land Commissioner
to Daniel Eastman, dated July 3,
1885, and recorded in the Coos Reg
istry the 9Th of the same month, and
in the office of the Deputy Secretary
of State June 20, 1887. In 1880 an
act was passed provi,ing that all
deeds of State Lands, to convey title,
should be recorded in the Office Of the
Deputy Secretary Of State within one
year from date. Under an act pass
ed in 1881 Wiley was appointed
Land Commissioner with authority to
convey all State Lands lying south OF
the As degrees Of North Latitude, and
"authorized to execute deeds which
deeds being first recorded in the Of.
flee of the Deputy Secretary Of State
shall be etfectuaI for conveying all
the right and title of this State To
such lands, saving the right of jurls-
diction." Plaintiff claimed title un-
der sale made by Governor Hartman
to Aurin NJ. Chase, in 1867, OF all
lands belonging to the State in Coos,
Grafton and Carroll Counties, on the
ground that the deed from Wiley to
Eastman was void because it was not
recorded in the office Of Deputy sec. OF
State, within one year from date.
Defts. claimed that the act of 1881
was 4 repeal of the act of 1880 by
The property In dispute
is valued at $40, 900 or more. Messrs.
Tappan & Mngridge and William
and Henry Haywood conducted the
case for defendants.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-05-23
COURT RECORD.
Coos County, Southern Judicial District.

Monday morning Court went
in at ten, and no case being
ready adjourned until two p. m, at
which time No l on the Equity
Docket, der. NJ. Beattie q. George
Hiilidrd, being in order, jury was
empaneled, which took quite portion
of the afternoon,a fler which adjourned
until Tuesday morning. The case
was opened by Hon. George A. Bling
ham fol Beattie, after which II large
amount of the minutes of the testimo-
ny which was put in at the original
trial before the arbitrator, was real.
Plf. then introduced testimony
concerning statements the arbitrators
made previous to the hearing had be-
fore them, in Dec, 1868, tending TO
show, as he claimed, that they were
preiudiccd and did not act fairly and
impartial at said hearing. The evil
dence on deft's. side of the case con.
sisted of the testimony put in at the
original hearing and some testimony
tending to show that the arbltrators
were unbiased and impartial. The
case occupied five days in trial, and
excited considerable interest in th..
community. eIdict for the defend
ant. The affray out of which the
present trial grew occurred at the
American house, in this village, on
the 18th day of May, 1868, and has
been the source of long and serious
litigation. 1t was first referred to 4
Court of Arbitrators consisting of DIR.
John w. Barney, Edward Il. Kent,
and B. +. Hunking, who awarded
billiard damages and costs, amount
Ing 70 ST 800. The award was not paid,
Beattle claiming it to he excessive in
,Bpldunt md that the arbitrators were
5fejA.9ieed against him, which fact
twas sllp <np sFh toshim at the time Of
tile. sAbmissis1ag A suit was brought
on the lawaFtihaud the present SUIT
was bin siif'equlty to set aside the
award on the ground Of fraud. Ray,
Drew, Benton and Bingham for pltf.
Fletcher & He,wood, Burns Il Hey
wood and f. Fletcher for delt.
Saturday morning the jury were
discharged and the day was occupied
in calling the cases on the old and
new docket and in hearings before the
court.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-05-23

Below we copy an account Of the
thunder storm, as it is described 10y
an eye witness, as occurring on Ozark
Saturday." May 9th, at Ottawa, "a:
Ottawa was visited 10y n fearful
thunderstorm early oil Saturday
morning, May 9th. The main tower
of the Parliament bulding was stru' K
three times 10y lightrning,ant strange
10 say without any serious injury to
the building An eye witness gave
the following description Of the suh-
lime spectacle:
The atmosphere ives peculiarly
hazy, the sky presented dark lead-
EN- aspect, ominous clouds were slow
" travelling along tho vault of HeaY-
ell and all nature seemed 10 stand
still, awaiting some dread event.
Flashes of tightening and the rolling
of thunder had disturbed numbers
during the earlier part OF the morning,
and il was remarked that the storm
appeared drawing closer to the city.
For some time previous to this, no
lightning was observed, and o thun-
der was heard, but just when it SEEM
ed that the worst part Of the storm
was over. and whatever sense of dam
ger tho timid may have had was de
parting; when only the heavy patter-
ing of huge drops of water on the
roads, or the noise of the rain driven
by an angry wind against the wind.
ows, was heard Il fash Of lightning
shot forth from d!nse cloud, follow
ed instantaneously by an appalling
peal Of thunder, and from the south
east turret of the main tower large
sparks burst forth and fell IN Il show
or of fire. While the thunder was
still cchoing through the sky, another
flash oflightning-more vivid and ex-
tensive than the previous one-leap-
ed from the cloud, and struck the iron
work and flagstaff on the top Of the
tower. Instantly they were surround
ell by an electric halo brighter than
the MONDAY sun, and heavens ar
tillery shook the very foundations of
the city. Tie lightning clou seemed
ID descend lower, almost touching
the main tower, and envcloping it in
gloom, when suddenly another belt
dashed from the dark canopy, cover
ing the roof of the building with n
dazzling blue flame while copious
shower Of electric sparks as large and
brilliant AS meteors fell from the tops
of the turrets.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-05-23
The Republican Party.

1t is common with the enemies of
the Republican party to say that its
mission is ended, and that it must
now give place to some o her organ
izatiou. Undoubtedly the great work
which inspired the earlier years of the
party has been consummatcd.
But there could DC no greater mis-
take than to assume that because
these questions are settled the work
of the Republican party is finished
and its career must come TO an end.
The fallacy lies in overlooking the
vital fact that there is always new
work to he done and that as long as
the Republican party does this better
than any other party is likely to do,
it will be continued in power. II it
meets the present and future demands
with the same success as the questions
of the past, or if it be apparent that
nothing can lie gained by change,
then its position is secure.
The questions of the present time
are entirely different from those which
have divided the country in the past.
But the Republican party has. moved
with the march of events end is as
equal to the present demands as il
was to past requirements. More than
ever the people are governed by prac.
teal considerations. If the Rcpubi,
can party has not yet fully solved the
currency problem, the people ask
themselves whether anything better OF
so good could be expected from the
Democratic party or from any new
organization in special places. The
people have abundant evidence before
them that with the opposing party in
power,it would he intellectually worse.
If there is need of reform and of pro-
gressive legislation, the hope is
stronger with the Republican party
than any other.
Whatever delinquences may appear
on the part Of individuals, what mis-
takes may be made, whatever need
there is of insisting on higher stand
ard, 1t is still true that the RepubIi.
can party may he moro safely trusted
than any other. And SO long rs this
remains so, its career is onward.-Ai-
barry JoTaal
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-05-23
For the Essex County Herald.

III thC GoScA OOuutS lislalu'
This is the most remarkable winter
and spring ever known, according to
the best knowledge Of the oldest in
habitants, and doubtless the same has
been said of every other year. 1t is
true that every year has something
remarkable, peculiar and unlike other
years-thcre is such an endless varie-
ty in Nature, so many numbcrless
causes always at work, around us,
above us, and unknown to us still,
that produces these remarkable
changes. Science is doing much to
unravel these mysteries, and perhaps
the day may come when the great
forces in nature may be so well un-
derstood as to demonstrate the cause
of these great changes. Nevertheless
we go on biindly, as it were, not
knowing what is before us, implicitly
trusting in the promise Of the Law
Oliver that there shall be "seed time
and harvest" And although the
seed time may be short-very short
yet enough has always been planted
to abundantly sustain us; famines
are not current with us. We assured.
" have time to care for and harvest
all crops planted, and Outlines it would
be much easier for us if our seed time
was q little elongated. We must
buckle to the harder, aad remember
If we SOW not, we shall reap not. 1t
is curious how circumstances con-
troll and favor us, although apparent.
" against us. We know nothing Of
what is before us--and the lessons OF
the past are not needed. For in
stance, if the price Of hay had been
high the first of the winter, there
would have been panic this spring.
Everybody had hay to sell and the
market was glutted, prices SO low
that many would not sell, and now a
large part Of the surplus will be used
on account of the late spring. Many
that sold the first of the winter are
buying nov,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-05-23
Essex COUNTY.
The nominations to be made by the

The nominations to be made by the
Republican State convention, to be
holden at Burlington on the 18th Of
June, will be looked forward for with
much interest. There is no specially
prominent candidate for the Office Of
Governor, though there are quite a
number of aspirants for the office.
1t would not be strange if the canvass
at the convention was pretty lively
one, as various questions have arisen,
OF late. Yet it can hardly be expect
ed that the temperance question will
be seriously agitated, rs the State is
too firm on the side of law and order.
to be easily moved. The Changers
have as firm q hold in this State as
in any, but it remains to be seen
whether they will make demonstra-
ton by way of nominating candi
date for Governor, or by taking any
separate action in the political war
fare. Inasmuch as the rules Of the
convention to be held at Burlington,
entities each town to one or more del
egates, and as it is very probable that
the nominees of that convention will
be elected, it would be we'll for the
towns to see that their delegates are
there, that they may have a voice in
the nominations to he made.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-05-23

The Presidents proposition to the
rival claimants for the Governorship
of Arkansas that the matter be sub
mitted to the Legislature, having
been rejected bv the Brooks faction,
be has been compelled to decide the
question in dispute, himself, and, sup
ported by the opinion of the Attorney
General, has issued his proclamation
recognizing Baxter as the true and
lawful Governor. Accordingly the
State House was evacuated by the
Brooks forces on the 10th, and Gov
ernor Baxter took possession. A
dispatch 70 the Boston Globe says:
"a hundred guns were fired in
honor thereof by the Baxter troops.
The city ia alive with excitement.
There is great rejoicing, and every
body is drinking toasts. The Attor-
ney-General has resigned, and Gov.
Baxter has appointed James L. With
erspoon to the vacancy. The Leg
stature is now working at its legiti-
mate business. which, at present, is
of local interest. The Brooks and
Baxter armies have disbanded and
gone home. The war is considered
over, and citizens move about freely ;
business has been resumed through
out the CITY,"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-05-23

A GRANGER's DPEAM.-The Lam
ark Gazette, u stauncA Granger paper.
publishes the following which is too
good to be lost;
A Granger dreamed that he died ;
he went straight to- the spirit-world ;
he knocked at the gate of the New
Jerusalem and it was opened unto
him. The books were opened; he
was asked, did you ever belong to
any secret societIes!" to which lie
replied, II did. TO the Changers. p"
Then, sir. you cannot be admitted ;
depart" He then went to the door
of the bottomless pit, where The same
questions were again asked him by
the Devil, and again he was told tc
depart. After he had gone little
way oil ne was accosted by the home
~ ruler Of the pit, when the follow.
ing propositions were made: "Stran'
ger said Nick, / will not admit you
here A; they do not want You in Heav
en-; but / will sell you two hundred
barrels of birthstone for Cush, ten pc,
cent, OF and you can start n little
hell of your own, with no agents OF
niddle-men
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-05-23
IN BANKRUPTCY
In the District Court OF the United States
for n be lisI IicI III Nnllnnni

In the District Court OF the United States
for the District OF Vermont.
l.! the Matter of samuel ii. Lathe bank.
ral,t-ln Bankruptcy.
A Warrant in Bankruptcy has been issued
by said Court against the Estate OF Samuel
ii. Lathe, of Maidstone, OF the County OF
Essex, of the State of Vermont, in said Dis.
trict, adjudged Bankrupt upon tie Petition
debts, and the delivery OF any Properly he.
longing to said Bankrupt, to him or to his
use, and the Transfer of any Property by him,
are forbidden by Law. a Meeting of the
Creditors of said Bankrupt. TO prove their
Debts and choose one or more ASsignrcs of
his Estate will be held at Il Court of Bank.
ruptcy, o be holden ut Newport, in said Dis.
O'Clock y. NJ. at the Office of Edwards q
Dickermun, before John J.. edwards Esq,
one of the Registers in Bunkruptcy
THOMAS FAlLEI.
Deputy U. 5. Marshal as Messenger.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-05-23

A boy named Barker, eleven years
old, whose father had moved from
Sutton to Nebraska, last Autumn,
having taken q dislike either to the
country or his new step-mother, start
ed alone and pennilcss, and having
walked fifteen miles to Omaha, beg
ged the rest of his way on cars and
steam boats and arrived at Sutton, q
few days ego.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-05-23
FOR the Essex County Herald
Letter From Kansas.
HE PRAIRIE HEN.

We have great numbers Of this fine
bird here in this State, and l have
thought perhaps a few words regard
ing them might be interesting to your
readers.
The prairie chicken, as it is usually
called here, is considerable larger
than the rufiled grouse or partridge
common in Vermont, frequently
weighing five or six pounls. In color
it somewhat resembles che partridge.
Its back and wings neing brown bar
red with blacklist brown, the tail feath.
ers purpleish brown, notified with
black. The under parts are nearly
white marked with bands of grayish
brown. The two sexes resemble each
other very much in the color of their
plumage, the principal difference be-
ing that the mate possesses gulur
sacks on each side of its neck. The
growing or tooling OF the prairie cock
is made by exhausting the air IN the
eulur sacks making peculiar mufiied
sound which can be heard in the clear
atmosphere OF this region at a great
distance
But one brood is raised in aHeason.
Tie nest is placed upon the open
Ipfassn:: i ard is earelessly formed of
leaves and gr<ss and generally con-
|tsinss twelve sags slpaisaf (. - colQf t9.
those Of the partiidgessa tiss 4ftfeflb
The prairie hen Is easily domestic
Gated and will breed IA c6nIinelis1t.
l have often seen them in farm ylnlaI
with the other fowls to all appearance
well contcnted. These birds general
| ly roost upon the ground within a
short distance OF each other and al
ways frequent the same place. Sports
men take advantage of this and with
the aid of net 60 after night fall to
the roost, and generally succeed in
securing fine haul; good sport is
found in this besides excellent pay,as
the birds are worth from two to three
dollars per dozen. The fight Of the
prairie chicken, like most other species
Of the grouse, is very strong and rap.
id, propelling themselves by several
quick strokes of the wing and then
sailing onward for some dista nee with
The wings slightly inclined toward the
ground. In the last Of August and
in September, before the broods are
fully grown, they will refuse to fly for
a dog, and great numbers are shot
by the sp2rtsmen. This is the best
time TO hunt them; one gentleman Of
my acquaintance hunted them for
three months last season, and bagged
on IN average one hundred per day,
sending them to market at st. Jescphs
every night, where they brought him
twenty-five cents apiece. But this is
extra, and a man has to be fine shot
to do this and follow it.
The pinuated grouse (for this is
the proper name) is capable of going
a considerable time without water.
the districts which they inhabit being
generally quite dry during some sea-
sons of the year; and then, like other
species of this family, quench their
thirst by picking off the dew drops
glistaning upon the grass. During
the winter months they arc mostly TO
be found in and about the timber,
where they feed on buds.
But as have written already more
than | intended, l will close for the
present time. H.. j.
Sabetha, Kan. May 18th, 1874.
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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-05-23

Leyen Perkins of Rutland has been
arrested on . charge OF forging the
names Of two gentlemen on the en-,
dorsement Of a note for 5000, which
ne presepted to the National Bank of
Rutland for discount. He has been
committed 10 Jail to await trial.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-05-23

John G. Sinclair of Littleton re-
Gently purchased of Sylvester Marsh,
the tract of land near the base Of Mt.
Washington, known rs Chambers
Purchase, containing 1900 acres,
for $4,000 and has aimee re-sold
seven-eighths Of tho same to parties
In Rhode Island for $50, 600
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-05-23

This well known House has recently been
enlarged and thoroughly repaired and per-
nranent and transient UOurdCrs will now find
it the most desirable in Lancaster. The rooms
arc neatly and substantially furnished, and
no pains will be spared TO promote the com
fort OF guests. Charges low.
Lancaster. Jan. l6, 1873. 2-tf
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-05-23
THE GEM
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trfie, and exceeds i'll usefulness any micro
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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-05-23
THE PHOTOGRAPH
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pictures OF the family rs well rs the names.
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