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Aablil affairs.
Maryland School Board Debts.

Mr. NJ. A. Newell, secretary Of the
State board Of education, on Feb 10, sub
mitted, through the Speaker, to the House,
IN answer TO its order Of January 18th, a
statement showing The indebtedness OF the
several county school boards on January
81, to be as follows: ---Allegany county,
$l9,625, tS9, 100 for teachers salaries; il
is estimated that by September next the
debt will be reduced to SS,979); Anne
Arundel, no report owing to the death Of
the treasurer; Baltimore county, sl6,7l7,
with claim against the county commits
sioners for school taxes levied and collect
ed but not paid over Of s12, 94S.S0; Bal
timore city, no indebtedness; Calvert CO.,
none; Caroline, s775; Carroll, s6,565. l6,
Cecil, $50, 1890; Charles, none; Dor
chester, none Frederick, So, $50; Gar
rett, $500; Hartford, S23, 9S6,42; How
ard, none; Kent, none; Montgomery CO.,
$3,9S5.66; (s1 $3.50 due to the teach
ers; collectors have in hand school taxes
not paid over, S4,500); Queen Anne's,
none Prince Georges, SO, 1918, CSC, 600
due teachers); Somerset, none st. Mary S,
none; Talbot, s5,573.17, (amount due
school board by county and unpaid Janu.
airy 81, S19,556.77); Wicomico, none
Worcester, none; Washington, S35, 656.72
total, Sl65, 27452.
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A MAN KILLED BY A MoUsE.-An
extraordinary occurrence was brought to
light at an inquest held on the body of a
man in South London. In workroom
where many young girls were at work, a
mouse suddenly made its appearance on
table, causing, Of course, considerable
commotion and general stampede. The
intruder was seized, however, by young
man who happened to be present, but the
mouse slipped out Of his hand, and run
ming up his sleeve, came out between his
waistcoat and shirt at the neck. The un-
fortunate man had his mouth open, and
the mouse, on the lookout for some con-
venient place Of concealment, entered the
mans mouth, and he, in his fright and
surprise, swallowed it. That mouse can
exist for a considerable time without
much air, has long been a popular belief,
and was unfortunately proved to be a fact
in the, present instance, for the mouse
began to tear and bite inside the man $
throat and chest, and the result was that
the unfortunate fellow died after little
time in horrible agony. Several witnesses
corroborated the above facts, and medical
testimony as to the canse Of death having
been given, a verdict Of accidental death"
was returned.
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A merchant vessel recently arrived a,
Marseilles, laden with sugar, from Batavia,
While in the act Of unloading, the work.
men suddenly left their task, and, rushing
up to the deck, gasped out some inarticu-
late words. Among the hampers they had
found three immense boa constructors.
These reptiles seemed to wake from state
of lethargy, and advanced toward the ter
rided men, who had only just time to hoist
themselves on deck and close tho matches.
The Captain wns Of course obliged to sus-
pend the operation Of unloading, and to
look for the means of getting rid Of these
strange passengers. Two pigeons were
poisoned with strychnine and droppad 10
the hold. They were devoured at once,
but only two Of the serpeuts died. The
third reptile has not been seen again, and
It Is with the greatest trouble that the
Captain can get men to assist him in uu-
loading the ship.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-02-19

The firm Of Rothschilds turned pretty
penny by negotiating the Suez Canal pur.
chase; indeed. the rate Of commission to
be paid them is so high, 81 per cent. on
$4,000 900, as to induce, first, wonder,
and then reflection. The question sug-
gests itself, why so liberal rate was ask
ed and granted. In advancing the money
no risk was run by the great banking
house. Even if the British Parliament
refused to sanction the purchase and the
canal shares were thrown on Rothchilds 4
Cos. Lands, that firm, if they had not
bought from the Khedive eonditionally,
could easily carry the load if necessary,
and dispose Of it to advantage. 1t will be
surprising, indeed, if the House of Com
mons agree to the terms upon which the
bargain was conducted without vehement
protest. Had such transaction taken
place in this country the cutlery about
corruption and jobbery would have been
deafening.
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fhunaerine from shorc to shore.
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tbs his great Centennial day--
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hsa wetaket % fooling when
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Yet, Pride ooes Delore a Jaa.'
Zen 'honeh ones q hundred.
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4 woman residing in Albany county,
n. \. awoke one night lately with a severe
headache, and taking bottle Of salts from
q stand nser BY, applied il TO her nose oc-
casionally. She soon fell asleep, and on
awakening in the morning found that she
had retained the bottle "a her hand, and
that the salts had drawn blister on her
thnmb, which had covered the mouth Of
the bottle. Ina short time Inflammation
arose, sangrene set in, and in spite Of
every EFFORT 70 stop its progress her entire
system became poisoned 80 that she died.
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CHRISToPHER's
Alta Safety Oil.
WARRANTED 1907 FIRE TEST
PROM THE OIL INSPECTOR or BALrMoRE.
Office of J. ADDISON SMITH,
81 5. Gay ST., Bait, July II, 1875.

81 S. Gay St., Bait, July II, 1876.
Aessrs. Christopher & Co ..-Gentlemen i,
With much pleasure take this opportunity
OF stating that in long. experience in the
inspection Of Illuminating Oils, in my official
capacity as Inspector, | am epabled to pro.
nounce your "Alta Safety brand of Oil, the
very best have ever tested or used. In nu.
merons inspections made for myself and
friends have invariably found the alta
Safety to stand a higher Fire test than that
you claimed for it namely 1927 and have
also found i in uniform purity and general
good qualities, superior to any other oil have
SEEM. and as such, recommended it TO NV
friends and the public generally. as the most
reliable oil for family use now in the market.
AS Rehners, ! congratulate you upon your
signal success in manufacturing an oil posses.
sing the very best qualities, Safety, Purity,
and the production Of most brilliant light.
In using e"Alta Safety Oil in my household
! have found It to give light for reading or
writing superior TO gas and believe with ordi.
nary care, that an accident with this oil is
impossible. Wishing you continued success
with the Alta Safety, which you SO Justly
merit am
Very respectfully,
]. ADDISON SMITH,
Inspector Crude and Refined Petroleum.
81 South Gay St., Baltimore.
FOR SALE BY
E. K. GERNAND,
sept. lilly WESTMINSTER, MD.
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GoRDON'S
Food for Horses and Cattle.
The Great Economical Food for Stock.
Costs 2 cents for each Horse per Feed.

DEDUCES the quantity of grain REQUIRED
1o both for Cattle and Horses one fourth.
Being a perfectly nutritious, health giving
preparation from the seeds Of grasses and
herbs in combination with tonic and invigor.
ating root banks, we claim it to be the one
thing needful to make perfect feed. Horses
are improved in Flesh, Eiadand Endurance.
The principle Of the action of the Food, is
that Perfect Digestion produces Rre Blood,
and upon this depends health and otfea Lift
itse!f. Cattle intended for the knife fatten
more rapidly and the flesh is more solid.
Co,cs increase their MIX yield, at lease one.
fourth, in both richness, and quality, the final
result being much more Butter. Send to
GERALD GORDON & co. for descriptive
pamphlet of full particulars.
SALEsRoONs AZ W. Fayette Street,
oct gle Baltimore, Nd.
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/! LUMBER I!
@a..I -


I HAVE Just returned from the Lumber
l. Regions-and am now receiving the lar
gest selection Of LUMBER ever offered ut
this place, at Reduced Prices, consisting of
Yellow Pine, Spruce and Hemloek
JOIST AND SCANTLING
of all lengths and sizes, A, 5-4, ga and 81
White Pine Boards and Plank, Yellow and
White Pine Flooring, Dressed and Undressed
Misunderstanding, White Pine Cypress and
Chestnut Shingles, Walnut and Ash Boards
and Plank, Plain and Headed Pickctts, Shin
gle and Plastering Iaths, prime lot of Chest
nut Rails and Posts. Also all the different
KINDS OF COAL, N
Thinking large sales with small profits bet.
ter than small sales with large profits, have
concluded to adopt the former as my guide,
and hope shall be enabled to carry it ont by
persons in want of anything in my line giving
me call before purchasing elsewhere.
EDWARD LYNCH.
Near Depot, Westminster, Nd.
feb 20.tf
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Selrrtiiggllr sfairs.
THE EASTERN QUESTION.

A edrf$p opdent of the New York o.
serref, Wiling from Turkey, gives the
following explanation Of the Eastern Dues
ton, of which the public have heard so,
much for = quarter Of a century past:
No English or Continental politician
can make q speech, in these times, with
out referring to the present condition Of
Turkey and indulging nsome speculations
upon. that well-worn theme--the Eastern
Question This Is not surprising, when
we consider the intimate aud delicate re-
lations Of Turkish Affairs to the peace of
EurQpssapd the fact thai. Turkey is q most
important factor IN working out the ancient
and pet ambitions Of Car, Emperor and
King, Tie recent exciteme1t and solicit
tude 4ith refefknce to Eastern affairs has
not bssnlMithout grave and sufficient rea-
sons, yet there seems TO be Just now no
clear indication that any serious and i'm
mediate issue need be apprehended. That
the crisis has been q most critical one is
clear to any one contemplating the serious
and depressing nature Of the embarrass-
ments into which the Porte has been
p'unssa " her nnaneiai uimcuities and
coneerhing the possibilities Of hasty inter-
venfion on the part Of some Of her ambi-
tious neighbors, which might kindle the
D'axe q waE on ali siaes, ,g, 5
sssnases We 70 90 nere with simply the
Posslo''i'y y european complications. Il
Is Hcstcc plain 70 be either disguised
or ignores, snat tne Mohammedan popu-
'a..qn. 2, we Vttoman Empire, roughly
estimated AZ zo'VvV,vVo, are Just in that
dangerous stase o. ianatieal desperation
that would iead them to give way to their
passlpns " 2 general massacre Of the
cnr'sllpn popnlations o. the Empire, in
case o. any attempt % forcl6iy dlsmember
turkey, They say openly, that IT it comes
70 the cnoiee between submitting to for
elgn domination or wal, they VIII unfurl
once more sne banner Oh oiood' even though
sneyslk2oE H-ta pe me last uniuriing.
Mchammedan politics present singular
ana starting Pecuilarity which Il Is well
nlgn impossible TOT those ~ America To-
.al.y appsecla.s y y me net that soier-
. ..a,-.,' s'o . s'os'eh patriotism IN,
vyss = Z s y ~ element universal
sT.o. 4. Y e'nsl re''e'ons' esPecaiiy
M NM ''rn'y - ma. goou ago ioya
~ ' s.. so Ta: = pe,secolo'
nv - =. Z y y eep'sss y pne nisn
theoretical view Of the situation, but when
sas lys , w :, n, w 1llsn'al ana ne
s,'xh = ~ Z, We = mos, ,s suddenly
me s'lensest power 70 restrain hs worst
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-02-19

=. G. Adams, who bought the Harpcrs
Ferry property, never paid one cent on ii,
and the Secretary of war recon mcnds that
i be sold, also the Pikessille arsenal, in
Baltimore county. The property to be
appraised BY three officers Of the army,
sales to be limited to two-thirds Of the ap
praised value, and the terms Of payment
cash, or one fourth cash, the remainder 10
one, two and three years at six per cent
interest The chief Of ordinance says the
property Is an expense 10 the United
States and Of little value to X.
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AtSantoga, the other dry, bridegroom
stepped Of the cars for nome ut and the
train went of with bis bride. He follow.
ed BY the next train down, and she on the
other hand returned BY the next train up.
and they passed each other on the road.
This operation was repeated, each trip
leaving them at different ends Of the route,
until pesehiptory telegram Kept slie bride
stationary until her husband reached her.
~-.Neio Kork Commercial Advertiser.
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Religious Rsrirals.


A contemporary remarks, in relation to
recent revival, that il had awakened
considerable religious enthusiasm through
out the community. By enthusiasm we
do not mean emotionalism, but general,
serious, intelligent consideration of the
souls interests. The meetings have been
admirably conducted, aud nothing like
sensatiOnalism aimed at, as is so often the
case in exercises Of that kind. Religious
work Of this kind, while it does not pro
duce commotion and excitement, has the
effect Of awakening men and women to an
intelligent thought or view of religious
subjects. Sensatiozbl and emotional re-
ligion is passing away with the march Of
civilization. Even the Africans do not
jump as high nor cry as loud as in their
benighted state. The era is approaching
when thought, not emotion, will incite men
to a virtuous life Then piety will not be
so spasmodic, and religion and practical
morals will be synonyms. Moody has
set good example in this respect. In
all his meetings he has endeavored to
awaken thoughtful conviction of right
and wrong
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PASSENGER TRAINS RUNNING EAST.
Ti1.li.. 100.
EMMITTSRURG RAIL RnAn

Trains south will leave Emmittsbnrg at 500 a. m.
and $40, p NJ, AMI arrive ut Rocky Ridge at so a.
Ridge at lla a. M, and 400, p. M. and arrive at
Emmitisburg At II 40, a. M, and 10 p. m.
A THROUGH CAR TO FREDERICK
VIII be run on train leaving Calvert Station 1t 400
pm. M fet 'Hfi ~ - =
Baltimore time is given for stations in baltimore.
but al all other points Philadelphia time 4 used
which Is five minutes faster than Baltimore time
J. N. HOOD, Gen1 Manager
u. H. GRIswoLD, Gen1 Ticket Agent noy2g
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-06-17
NEW HAMPSHIRE ITEMS.

Lancaster.
An express messenger now runs on
Eastman's train.
SCHOOL MASTER ABROAD.-On a slate
of one of our physicians was seen this
morning, 'plcsc Bee in sumo"
Those Providence River Oysters, i'm
ported by w. S. Bailey in the shell, are
just luscious. If you don't believe it try
a plate.
The store property advertised for sale
in this issue, is very desirable. A most
excellent opportunity for any one desiring
to engage in trade.
Richard P. Kent, Son & Co. have open
ed this week large lot of summer hats,
coats, sacks and ulsters very cheap. A
few more of those best kid gloves, $1.O0.
Great inducements to cash buyers.
A fresh stock of clothing, hats and caps
and all kinds of summer goods, just re-
ceived at Lane & Roby's, bought at I'M
hcard--of prices and will be sold at bottom
price.
B. G. Townc, Esq, returned Saturday
from Baltimore, where he has been in at
tendance upon the M. Il. Conference.
During his absence from home he has
visited Washington, the Naval Academy
at Annapolis, and the Centennial.
Kent & Griswold will open, the last of
this week, full line of summer goods in
every department, including gents straw
hats and linen goods, ladies dress goods,
parasols, sun umbrellas, fans, etc. Prices
lower than ever.
In this issue will be found the an
nouncement of the races at the Riding
Park OH the Fourth of July. BY dividing
the money into only two purses the
amount offered in each is larger than u.s.
ual. good afternoons sport may be
expected.
The boss fishermen, B. +. Hunking, w.
S. Bailey and g. w. Melcher spent the
past week at Millsfeld ponds. 1t don't
require any great stretch of the magma
ton to see just how that week was used
up; 400 trout, nice ones, weighing about
100 poxnds was the result of the weeks
work, and a time that couldn't be beat.
Another cinnamon bear and two Other
Frenchmen put in an appearance in the
village last Friday. The party stopped
in front of the Post ONCE, and went
through the usual routine, his bearshir
performing many wonderful feats, much
to the amusement Of large crowd Of
both small and grown up boys.
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P.& O. II. X. TIME TABLE.
TOWN AND COUNTY NEWS.
Lunenburg.

Lunenburg.
j. G. Darling & Co. took an egg this
week, that weighed three-fourths of an
ounce. How is that for eggs.
Our highway surveyors are busily en-
ployed this week in mending our ways +"
tax forty cents on the dollar this year.
Samuel Phelps lost good COW Monday
morning.
Grass was badly winter killed, but the
spring has been very favorable to its
growth thus far, and it is now coming
forward rapidly and bids fair to be an
average crop at least.
1t is understood that there are &c, OOO,-
900 feet Of logs blocked up on the falls,
and the owners are building dam at
large expense on the old Sumner dam, to
get back flow of water two feet in depth,
which will extend nearly to Guildhall.
They calculate that this surplus suddenly
let loose will raise the logs Of from the
rocks, and thus set them going down the
river.
The farmers are clipping the wool from
the sheep, but feel not over JOY Gus about
taking eighteen to twenty-five cents per
pound for it. Some think they might
gravel their wool enough to bring the
quarter, others think the crop had better
be sailed to pay the r. r. bonds.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-06-17


Our CRANKY correspondent is reminded
that it is contrary to our rule to insert
anonymous communication of personal
nature. The item concering the condi-
ton of the road leading to Guildhall
would have been published had it been
accompanied by the authors name. The
name is wanted as voucher, not for
publication.-ED.
At this date, June 10Th, apple trees are
just blossoming, and we recollect eating
green apple pies the 4th of July, from
apples grown the same year, of the ma
tive varieties, i'll Guildhall, some thirty
years ago. If the seasons continue to grow
shorter, for thirty years to come, where
will farming be in Essex County.
Frank A. Dunn has purchased the
BuzZell farm, in this town, recently occu-
pied by Joseph Ormsby, for the sum of
$3.50.
1t has been very hard winter for apple
trees in this vicinity, many having been
winter killed and on many the blossom
buds were killed, where the trees survived,
so that appearance indicate very light
crop of apples this season here.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-06-17

A game of base ball, June 10th, at St.
Johnsbury, between the Freshman Nine
Of Dartmouth College, and the Creepers
of st. JohnSbury, resulted in a victory
for the College boys, the score at the end
Of the 9th inning standing 9to4. win
Whidden of this town, was catcher for
the College nine, and acquitted himself,
as usual, with credit, having only one
passed ball during the game.
Last Friday night the house of Michael
O'DOnnell, in this town, was burned with
nearly all of its contents. Mr.. O'Donnell
had starred for the village, and when some
two miles from home was recalled by a
messenger bearing the intelligence that
his house was in flames. There were only
two persons in the house when the fire
caught, and it had made such progress
when discovered that but little of the
furniture could be saved. The fire took
from the stove-pipe in the upper story.
Loss about 81 800; insured in the Han
over.
The arrangements have been perfected
for grand, old-fashioned Fourth of July
celebration in Lancaster. The programme
will consist of firing sulute and ringing
of bells at sunrise, parade of Antiques
and Horribles, procession of the various
organizations in town, Grafton, reading
of the Declaration of independents and a
history OF the settlement and growth of
Lancaster, toasts, &c. Col. VIM. d.
Weeks has been selected as President of
the day, Col. B. II. Corning, Marshal-in-
Chief, and James S. Bracket, Esq, to
prepare the history of the town. Hon.
Luke ?. Poland of st. Johnsbury, has
been invited to deliver the Grafton. A
complete programme of the order Of ex-
ercises will be published next week. We
are authorized to extend an invitation to
all drummers and tifers in the county to
join in the formation of drum corps
the more the better. Come one, come
all, and let us make the celebration of the
Centennial anniversary of our independ-
ence an affair worthy the occasion.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-06-17
West Concord.

David I1ibbard, Esq, of this village is
having monument manufactured by
Geo. Story of Victory, carved of granite,
costing $l75. 1t is of nice style, and finish
which speaks well for the workmanship
of Mr.. Story.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-06-17
Born.

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In Fairfield, Maine, TO Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. III
Colby, a sOn-George Irving.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-06-17
TO CONSUM PTIVES

The advertiser, having been permanently cured
of that drea disease, CONSUMPTION, bv n simple
remedy, is anxious TO make known to his fellow
sufferers the means of euro. Toall who desire il
he will send copy Of the prescription used, (lree
of charge), vi h the directions for preparing and
using the same, which they will Gnd sure Cure
for Consumption, Asthma, Bronchitis, Ne. Par
ties wishing tho prescription viii please address
Rev. Il. A. vii son,
49-sm l9i Penn St., WILLIAMSBURG, New York
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.IaHlrg0n

Jefferson.
In connection with the advertisement
of Mr.. G. Allen Noyes will be found that
of Miss Anna L. Cook, milliner. Her
stock is complete, and patrons can de-
pend upon having their work done in
style.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-06-17

IIIt IUWUI 7 IVN IIIItos
Whitefield
Z. II. Weston, Esq, is to deliver the
Centennial Grafton at Whitefeld on the
coming Fourth of July. All who have
interesting facts about the towns history
should confer with Mr.. Weston at once,
in order to insure a complete record.
Frank Walker, announces in flaming
posters that he is bound to leave White
field, and consequently viii sell his
worldly effects, including his residence,
at Auction on the 18th inst. Good chance
to buy, as Frank is bound to sell the
property for what it will bring.
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WhitefeId

his ropes on Presbyterian clcrgymen from
the lower Provinces.