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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-05-12
Proclamation by the President.

The President has called for an extra
session of Congress ON October 10 in the
following proclamation:
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED
STATES OF AMERICA-A PROCLAMATION:
Whereas the final adjournment of the
Forty-fourth Congress, without making
the usual appropriations for the support
of the army for the fiscal year ending
June 30, 1878, presents an extra
ordinary occasion requiring the Presi-
dent to exercise the power vested in him
by the Constitution to convene the
houses of Congress in anticipation of
the day fixed by law for their next meet
ing;
Now, therefore, I, Rutherford B.
Hayes, President of the United States,
do by virtue of the power to this end in
me vested by the Constitution, convene
both houses of Congress to assemble at
their respective chambers at twelve
o'clock noon, on Mon day, the fifteenth
day of October next, then and there to
consider and determine such measures
as in their wisdom, their duty and the
welfare of the people may seem to de-
mand.
In witness whereof have hereunto
set my hand and caused the seal of the
United States to be affixed.
Done at the city of Washington this fifth
day of May, in the year of our Lord
1877, and the independence of the
United States of America the 101st.
By the observation-disclosures NJ. EvARTs,
Secretary of State.
r r HAYES
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-05-12
Fashion Notes.

The wide Josephine belt is very popu-
lar.
Mode colors-grays, browns, dark
blues and green's, vine, currant, gold
and vulcan.
Suits of bunting are very fashionable.
The prevailing colors are dark blue,
ivory, vine and black-all acceptable
dyes.
The latest hats in Paris are made of
nothing but flowers arranged, not as
head dresses, but in the ordinary hat
shape.
Parasols of ecru bunting, over colored
silk. with ivory handles, fastened with q
ribbon bow and pearl ornaments, are the
latest novelty in sunshades.
There is quite a revolution in neck
garnitures. Paris, the oracle of fashion,
has sent out number of cunning modes
for throat embellishments some of the
styles are indeed replete with loneliness.
Crepe lisse ruches are very effective,
and have the happy knack Of becoming
almost every one. They come from
single to quadruple some are equal in
height, while others have each edge
lower than the other.
Torchon or Smyrna lace is very much
admired in finishing a morning toilet for
promenade and shopping wear. This
innovation in lace ectat is rather sur.
prising, since the preference is given to
a style of lace that cannot possibly lay
any claims to refined beauty of finish OF
elegance in design.
Toilets of all kinds for this and mex
seasons wear will largely partake of the
flower garniture. Bouquets arranged
on the train skirt and down the front, {
little to one side. A cluster of Flora'i
offerings placed on the left shoulder
gives freshly smiling finish to the
toilet. On the left side OF the throa
aud at the end of the demi-sleeves SHOULD
be small punches Of half blown flowers
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-05-12
A Singular Sight.

A singular incident is reported from
lower Gornal, in Worcestershire, Eng
land. A party of people were returning
home from Dudley to lower Gornal,
when in the main road, known as Bag
ley's lane, they were alarmed by the
spectacle of host of snakes and lizards
advancing along the road, which literally
swarmed with them for a distance of
more than ten yards. 1t was difficult to
walk without treading on them at every
step, and the nerves of the ladies of the
party were SO shocked that they request
ed the gentlemen to carry them. This
request was Immediately complied with,
and the snakes and lizards, although
squashed by dozens, did not show any
temper, but pursued their mysterious
march without attacking any one.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-05-12
4 New York Club House.

The .Lotos Club, composed in the
main of journalists, artists and actors,
recently removed to new building on
Fifth avenue, New York, and its interior
is thus described Entering the hall
door, the eye is at once taken with the
grand sweep of staircase that rises
spirally to the roof, and with the great
height and massive paneling of the hall
itself All the woodwork in sight is of
polished walnut, oak and rosewood, the
effect of which, though perhaps too SOM
Der for such gay place as the Lotos
club house, is nevertheless extremely
rich. To the right of the hall are the
three principal apartments of the estab-
ishment, which are connected by folding
doors. The first of these is the main
parlor, q magnificent room, elegantly
furnished, with heavily curtained win
dows looking out on the avenue and on
Twenty first street. Its walls and ceiling
are richly paneled in white and gold,
and the chandelier and other gas fix
lures, as well as the frames of the mas
sive mirrors, are also heavily gilt The
floor is covered with Gobelin tapestry,
WuOhe IlCH uueS UleuIl udIulOulOuSlJ
with the pale green satin covering of the
furniture. Inlaid tables and stands &C.
cupy their proper places near the win
dows, and the walls are hung with pic
lures, many of which are from the
studios Of members of the club Adj
joining the parlor is smaller room,
handsomely furnished in bright colors,
profusely decorated with pictures and
artistic knick-knacks generally, which
will be used as a sort of cafe and smok-
ing room; and Immediately back of this
again is the club dining-room, heavily
paneled in oak, and furnished with mas
sive chairs, tables, sideboards, etc., in
black walnut and rosewood. The cell
ings of these three rooms are different
from each other, and each displays all
the art of the fresco painter. To the
left Of the dining-room and back of the
main hall, are the buffers rooms, also
fitted up in oak, and the other apart
ments that properly intervene between
the dining-room and the kitchen. The
front room on the second floor is the Ii
brary. This room is literally full O.
statuettes, busts, and photographs, me
mentoes OF men celebrated III art anC
literature, some Of whom were members
of the club, and many of whom are nov
dead. Separated from the library by
folding doors is q tastefully furnished
private dining-room, where members Cal
entertain their personal friends at din
ner, and adjoining it at the rear are tn
customary card-rooms and dressing
rooms. The top floor is divided off int
private suites, each suite consisting of
parlOr and bedroom, handsomely fur
nished, which are rented annually t,
members. The basement will be occu
pied by the billiard-room, wine-roon
and kitchen. 1t is anticipated by tn
officerss that the removal to more spa
cious and elegant quarters will caus
the list of membership to swell to it
maximum in very short time. TIL
list of members now includes about 80
names.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-05-12
Portable or Composition RooGpus.

There is probably no article of manufacture
so universally needed as reliable low priced
roofing which can be readily applied without
the aid of skilled labor, and in no other direc-
ton has so great want been 80 ineffciently
supplied. The results of experiments with
felts cements and other compositions have so
far been anything but satisfactory. Numerous
so-called ''cheap roofings' have been produced,
advertised, used and found worthless. In view
of these facts we are glad to be able to speak
favorably of an article which, from our own
knowledge and the testimony of some of the
most extensive and best known manufacturers
and merchants in this country has proven
reliable and economical substitute for the more
expensive kinds of roofing. We refer to II.
W. Johns Patent Asbestos Roofing, the manu-
facturers of which make no extravagant repre-
sensations, but claim it to be the only reliable
portable roofing in use and from careful inquiry
we believe their claims are well founded. This
roofing is prepared ready for use, can be easily
applied by unskilled workmen, is adapted for
steep or flat roofs in all climates, and when
finished with the 'Chite .fre-proOf coating forms
the lightest, handsOmest and coolest roof in
the world, costing only about half as much as
tin. Samples illustrated catalogues, price
lists, and any desired information can be
obtained from the H. W. Johns Manufacturing
Co., patenteea and sole manufacturers, 81
Maiden Lane, New York. This company have
recently completed a new mandatory, the
most extensive works of the kind in the world,
and have reduced their prices to basis which
place their goods within the reach of every
one. They also manufacture liquid paints, all
shades, which are guaranteed equal to any for
general purposes and the most dura lie for
outside work of any paints in use. In body
and richness of color the Asbestos Paints sur
pass any we have ever seen. Fire-proof
paint, an economical subetitutc for white lead,
costing only rs cents per gallon, for the protec-
ton of factories, bridges and other wooden
structures against fire, is also valuable for the
class of outbuildings, fences, etc., which are
usually allowed to go implanted. Roof paint,
steam pipe and boiler coverings steam packing
sheathings, Innings, cements etc, all of which
can be relied upon as being in every respect as
represented, and we advise our readers before
purchasing paints or roofing, to send for sam.
pies of these articles and compare them with
all others
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-05-12

It is fact widely and amply attested that
where the powerful and pernicious drug, qui-
nine, and other mineral poisons, administered
as remedies for fever and ague and bilious re-
mittents, fail to yield more than temporary re-
lief to the sufferer, Hostetter's Stomach Bit
tiers scoches those tremendous epidemics most
thoroughly, and by strengthening the system
and regulating its functions, protects it against
malarial attacks. No resident of locality
where the above maladies prevail, or where
they are likely TO break out in consequence of
the poisoning of the atmosphere by noxious ex-
halations, should fail to take practical cogni-
zance of the above important truth, and by a
timely use of the Bitters avoid the ravages of
maladies so disastrous to the physical constitrl-
ton. There is not in existence a finer tonic,
corrective and defensive cordial.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-05-12


The boy that went to the mill on horseback
carrying the grist in one end Of the bag and
stone in the other, when reproved by the mil
Ter. and told to divide the grist, replied that hi
father and grandfather had carried il that way
and he, being no better than they, should con
tinue 10 do As they did. Similar, or equally 81
absurd, reasons are accounted as sufficient b.
some 10 warrant them in Unfortunately con
demning DIR. Pierce's Family Medicines, ever
though there is overwhelming proof that the,
possess the merit claimed for them. For NAM
years the Golden Medical Discovery has beer
recognized as the leading liver and blood medi
cine in the market, Each year has brought Al
increase in its sale and it is now used through
out the civilized world. Thousands OF unsolic
tied testimonials are on file in the doctor
Office, attesting its efficacy in overcoming Gsra
waited coughs, colds, throat and lung a
also scrofula, tumors, ulcers and skin
Are you suffering with some chronic
II so, and YOU wish to employ medic
are scientifically prepared; that are re
purified by the chemical process emf
their manufacture that are positive
action, and specific to the various forT
ease for the cure of which they are rec
ed, use DIR. Pierce's Family Medicin
particulars in Pierce's memorandum b
for free distribution by all druggists.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-05-12

men il in purEuit Of Sitting Bull and his war
riOrs, who are supposed 10 be lurking some
where in the neighbOrhoOd Of the Yellowstone.
... The second eaisson Of the bridge across
the Hudson at Poughkeepsie is in place ....
Henry Sawyer, United states consul at Surf
nam, is dead 49,. Rev. John Miller, Of Prince
ton, n. J., has been found guilty Of heresy by
the New Jersey Presbytery, and has been sus-
pended from the ministry until he renounces
his errors. The rush 10 the Black Hills con-
tinues, and cry stage for Deadwood is loaded
with passengers. IA schOolboy in Williams
burgh, New York, died from the effects Of cold
water thrown upon him by his schoolmates.
Bids for Indian supplies, to the amount Of
q, 500, 900, will be opened in New York. zee.
The special session of Congress will not be
called until some time in October, instead Of
in June, as was intended.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-05-12
Five Thousand Books Given Away for the

While DIR. III. James was attached to the
British medical staff in the East Indies, his high
position enabled him to call about him the best
chemists, physicians and scientists of the day,
and while experimenting with and among the
natives, he accidentally made the discovery that
CONSUMPTION can be positively and perma-
nently cured. During the many years of his
sojourn there, he devoted his time to the treat
ment of lung diseases, and upon his retirement
he left with us books and papers containing full
particulars, showing that every one can be his
own physician and prepare his own medicine,
and such information as we have received we
now offer to the public without price, only ask
ing that each remit three cent stamp for post
age. Address CRADDOCK & CO., 1882 Race
St., Philadelphia, Pa.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-05-12

BURNETTs FLAvoRING ExTRAcTs.-The supe-
rority of these extracts consists in their perfect
purity and great strength. They are warranted
free from the poisonous oils and acids which
enter into the composition of many of the fac
titious fruit flavors now in the market.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-05-12

The Times says DIR. Walpole has lost his
beautiful chestnut mare. She died suddenly in
harness, it is supposed from bots or pin worms.
If the doctor had used Sheridan's Cavalry Con-
dition Powders he would, no doubt, have had
his mare to-day-they are death to worms.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-05-12

After an experience OF over twenty-five
years, many leading physicians acknowl-
edge that the Graefer6erg Mdrshdus Uterine
Cdtholicon is the only known certain remedy.
for diseases to which women are subject. The
Grdefaaberg Vegetable Pills, the most popular
remedy of the day for biliousness, headache,
liver complaint and diseases of digestion. Sold
by all druggists. Send for almanacs, Graefeu-
borg Co, New York. ----l-.-.'
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-05-12

With n cake of GLENNs SULPHUR Soar and a
commodious bath tub, the victim of chronic
cutaneous eruptions can improvise sulphur
bath which no professed bathing establishment
can supply. Give it trial. 1t is sold every
where Depot-Crittenton's, No. Sixth
avenue, New York.
Hills Hair 4 Whisker DYE, black or brown, SOC.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-05-12
DooIev,s Veast Poxyder

Is prepared on scientific principles, a
ingredients that are the most effect
wholesome. 1t has received the highd|
miums for these merits from eminent d
scores of our best physicians, and thou
intelligent cooks and housewives. The
can be had only in tin cans.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-05-12

Information worth Thousands to those out of
health. Self-help for weak and nervous suf-
ferers. Facts for those who have been dosed,
drugged and quacked The new Health Jour
nal teaches all. Copies free. Address, Elec-
trio Quarterly, New York.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-05-12
Durang,s Rheumatic Remedy

Has been before the public three years, and
has never failed in a single case of rheumatism,
no matter how aggravated the case. Write to
any person in Washington city, where it is
manufactured, and you will learn that this is
true in every respect 1t is taken internally
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-05-12
Smoke, SCOT and CoaI GINS.

And all worry with fires that will not burn, and
where it is impossible to cook properly, can all
be remedied and a saving in fuel obtained.
Send stamp for circular. Henry Colford q Co.,
726 SAMSON St., Phliadelphia.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-05-12

Chapped hands are very common with those
who have their hands much in water. few
drops of Johnson's Anodyne Liniment rubbed
over the hands two or three times day will
keep them soft and white. Fishermen, sailors
and others will do well to remember this
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-05-12

. INVALID PENSIONS INCREASED.
Write Col. J.. BINGHAM Co, Attorneys for
Claims, Patents, Land Titles, WASHINGTON, ID. @.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-05-12

or Statements or to let until paid for than
SOU Gsf9rs and SerffR MATE PiSNs ana
ORGANS INCLuDING THEIR NEM
S2aHDS E S1S PiaSos rEe the BS III
S16O not used a year. "2" stop Organs
S75. 10 stops SSS. 2 Stops 81 90 cash, not
used year; in perfect ordsr 1 gnd w2rraTnts6.
Illustrated Catalogues Mailed. liberal
discount 70 Teachers, Minister'S Churehss etc, sheet
Music at half price. HORACE WATERS X
SONS. MnnmlMCImrers. so Enst 9TH ST. ".
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-05-12
A Case of Consumption.
EAST SToNEHAa. Oxford County, Me-,
May 12, 1871

EAST sroNEHAM. Oxford County, Me-
May e. 1871
MEssRs SETH w. FOwLE 4 SONS:
Gentlemen-I feel it my duty to write few words in
favor of DR.. wIsTAR's BALsAM OF WILD CHER.
RY In the early part of last winter took severe
cold and shortly afterwards distressing cough was
added to it. My friends did everything they could for
me- but without avail The best physicians that could
be procured did not relieve me, and my cough con.
tinued with me all through the winter with increasing
severity. spit blood three or four times day and my
confirmed eonsumptioe. l in this condition when
heard of DR. wISTAR'S BALSAM OF WILD CHER
RY. / began its use, and before had taken half
and was cured. feel truly indebted to this great
remedy for what has done for me that send you this
voluntary testimony, hoping it may be the means of
inducing others who suffering was to make use
of it. 1t is the best remedy lung complaints that
heard of, and constantly recommending it to
my friends.
Yours with respect.
MRS. MELISSA NJ. BALL.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-05-12
ScOtching Malaria.

If You are Bilious
Tone up your liver. Take Quirk's Irish Tea.
Sold by druggists at % cents package
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-05-12
GAS.LIGHT FOR EVERYBODY
ST Per 1000 Feet!

Cheaper than Coal Gas Safer than Ken0sens - A
more brilliant light than either.
Endorsed By leading Insurance Companies. - An
Automatic Machine - Easily handled : Adapted TO
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-05-12

Insurance
over tho
Premiums.
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|pects,
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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-05-12
SOLID STEEL HARROW TEETH

Strength Combined with LiGhtness.
Upon receipt of Post-ofice money order, we vii
deliver to the express railroad
~ A-inch square teeth, 103 inches long for $3.50
~ h-inch square teeth, 1917 inches long, for 1925
NICELY BOXED.
SWEETS MEG CO., SYRACUSE. N. Y
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-09-07
The European Plan.

Yesterday evening a stranger, clad in a
duster and carrying carpet-sack, entered
a hotel on Delaware avenue. He marched
amiable landlord stood picking his teeth,
and the moment he set his bag down the
amiable landlord whisked it off and set it
down with pile of other baggage in the
rear of the bar.
please register your name," said the
landlord, passing him pen,
How much is it, mister?"
" That depends on what you get. We
keep hotel here on the European plan" /"
I" | say, mister" said the countryman,
all in a tremble, "please give me that
bag, and Pll get right out and not say a
word"
The landlord glared at him, but made
no movement toward the bag.
" Please, mister, give me my bag
There is nothing in it but few shirts,
indeed there isn't. Here's the key. I'll
letyOu search it," continued the stranger,
trembling still more violently.
The landlord passed him the bag, and
rs the stranger instantly shot for the door
the former exclaimed: --Ir. ..-
Well, II amt puzzled to know what
kind of fool you are"
But the stranger paused to hear no com.
pliments, and he was good half mile
away before he took courage to lean up
against an awning post and mutter:
" "Graciousl what an escape; keeps a
hotel on the you-rope-in plan, does he'
/ suppose he wanted to rope me in and
perhaps kill me. Lord what wicked
places these cities are. I'll go home i'm
mediately," And he kept his word.-
N Y Skar.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-09-07
Fall Flowing.

Mr.. Harris says, in the american Agri-
cuLturiSt:: / am convinced that we shall
find it to our interest to work our land
more and more in the fall-and the ear
lier the better. Our springs are short,
and we are in a hurry to get in the seed;
the land is wet, and if plowed in this
condition we do more harm than good.
If we wait until it gets dry it is apt to
turn up lumpy, and much narrowing,
cultivating and rolling is required to get
it in anything like good condition. And
as everything is crowding us we are
often obliged to put in the crop with
some of the land so hard that, unless we
have an unusually wet spring, the seed
is long time in coming up, and the
crops are "spotty." And it is these
poor spots that pull down the "average
yield" to such low figure. / have in
my own barley field to-day portions that
will probably give fifty bushels per acre,
and spots where the yield will not be ten
bushels. And yet these latter spots are
naturally the strongest and richest land
in the field.