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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-08-23
He Preferred to Walk.

"She's pretty hot, amt she ?" said a
backwoods passenger, addressing the
engineer of a Mississippi steamer that
was racing with another boat.
$3.50, responded the engineer, as
he hung an additional wrench on the
safety-valve cord to stop the steam from
escaping.
"I reckon we'll overtake that craft
soon" pursued the passenger.
That's about it, returned the en-
gineer, giving the cords another witch
and hallooing through the trumpet to
the fireman to "shove her up"
"One hundred and ninety five"
hummed the passenger, looking first at
the gauge and then at the boilers.
"That's about where she's rusticat-
ing," put in the engineer.
Then the passenger ran his fingers
through his hair nervously, and walked
about the decks for few minutes, when
he came back to the engineer and OBJ
served:
Hadn't you better leave that boat
go2"
"Can't do it. Must pass her."
But s'posin' we should blow up?"
Well" said the engineer, as he
peeped over the guard to see how fast
he was gaining. "if it's the will of Prov
idence for this boat to blow up, well
have to stand it," Then he hallooed to
the fireman to roll up another cask of
bacon and to mix plenty of resin with
the coal, and give her little more tur-
pentine an oil.
The next moment there was splash
in the river; but before the yawl could
be lowered the man had succeeded in
reaching the shore. and hallooed out:
$50 on with the race, guess I'll
walk |"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-08-23
Two Stories With Morals.

A bridegroom near Kansas City
counted out SIG in his left hand, and re.
marked to the dear young thing at his
side, "That will do for our wedding
journey, as there's an excursion to town
to-day" His wife told him that he had
better let her have the money, as she
had pocketbook, but he preferred to
maintain control of the exchequer. He
was willing to borrow her purse and put
the BIG in it, and their financial differ
ences were finally adjusted on this basis.
When he reached the depot, somewhat
encountered with the bride on his arm,
he was jostled by stout man who
apologized and went on. The tickets
had been bought, there were no peanuts
sold on the cars, and his hands we're
constantly occupied during the wedding
journey 80 that he did not discover his
loss until they had eaten their lunch in
a restaurant. and he was called upon to
pay for it. His pocket had been ripped
open, and her purse, with the money in
it, had been stolen. His bride sobbed
on his shoulder, and reminded him that
she had told him to give the money to
her. Moral to men: Trust your wives,
and beware of pickpockets.
The most mysterious thing in this
world of mysteries is woman's present
timent. Here is Mrs. Riley, who has
her being in Macon City, Kansas, and
always carries her money in a purse,
and her purse in her pocket. One day
she was going out of town on an excur-
sion, and suddenly, utterly without
warning, without her mentioning the
fact to her husband, she had PRESENT.
ment that if she we're to carry the money
In her pocket she would lose it. So she
took her purse and hid it in her bosom.
She had another twinge of presentiment,
and dropped her watch and chain into
the same receptacle. Then she became
sceptical, fished out the purse, and TAX
ing from it Sc restored it to its nest.
The 80 went into the despised pocket.
When she arrived at the depot she was
accosted by beautiful young gentle
man, who inquired if she was looking
for anybody. While he was speaking,
horr1d man pushed against her rather
roughly. The beautiful young gentle
man took her part and abused the hor-
rid man, and as there was every sign
OF fight the lady prudently withdrew.
Soon afterwards the lady put her hand
into her pocket and found that there
was nothing in it. The lining had been
cut with knife. Purse and watch
were near her Auttering heart. The
presentiment had been a sound economic
policy and her want of faith had cost
her $6. Moral to women: Trust your
presentiment, and beware of pick.
pockets. --NesD York Tribune.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-08-23
Serve an Injunction on Disense


By invigorating feeble constitution, renovs-
ting debilitated physique, and enriching a
thin and nutritious circulation with Hos
letters Stomach Bitters, the finest, the most
highly sanctioned, and the most popular tonic
and preventive in existence. 1t strengthens
the stomach, remedies torpor of the liver and
bowels, and gives healthful impulse 70 the
secretive and discharging functions Of the
kidneys and bladder. Not only does it arrest
and prevent the recurrence Of malarial fevers
but it furnishes the only adequate safeguard
against them to persons who have never been
afflicted with those maladies, Tut would be
liable to incur them if incidentally unprotected.
II eliminates from the blood certain impurities
which the most skillful Psychologists assign al
the exciting causes Of those agonizing com.
plants, rheumatism and govt, and it is more
over, an excellent remedy for an enfeebled OF
overweight state Of the nerves, and for men
tai dependency.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-08-23
The House Presidential Election Investisa-
ton.


After recess of several weeks the Investiga-
ton Committee met again in New York. Mr..
Potter, the chairman, stated that as Mr. His
cock was not present he would not go on with
the examination until that gentleman was pres
ent Upon an inquiry from Mr.. Butler Mr.. Pot
ter stated that Senator Matthews had been sum-
moned to attend, but he did not think the
Senator would be at hand for examination. Mr..
Butler then said that Mr.. Matthews, as dis
tinguished as he Is, is bound hke.any other cit-
zen OF the United States, by the subpoena under
a resolution of the House of Representatives.
Mr.. Butler said further: az certainly should
not press the attendance of Mr.. Matthews
here to his personalor professional discomfort,
had he stated that as the reason why he did
not come. But if all this means that he does
not mean to obey the summons of the House
of Representatives., then my Judgment as
member Of that House is, that the sooner the
issue is made and determined and settled the
better for the ascertainment of the rights of
the citizen, the rights Of the Senate, and the
rights and privileges Of the House. II Mr..
Matthews can set aG naught our subpoena do
not see why any other citizen Of the United
States cannot do the same thing" The general
concluded his remarks by saying 50 move,
sir, as member Of this committee, that 1t be
entered upon the records that Mr.. Matthews
refuses to appear, and that the contempt of
the summons Of the House of Representatives
be reported to the House for such action as in
their judgment the House would consider a
proper enforcement Of the rights Of the repre-
sentatives of the House." Mr.. Potter re-
marked that IL would be better to await the
presence OF Mr.. Hiscock before voting upon
Gen. Butler motion, and there the matter
rested.
The first witness examined after the recess
was William H. Roberts, associate editor of the
New Orleans Times. In answer TO a question
by General Butler, witness said he believed
Tilden and Nichols got majority OF the votes
cast in Louisiana. He had been sent from New
Orleans, before the Returning Board had an
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-08-23
The Fifth Avenue Hotel, New York.

Hon. Hiram Hitchcock has been in
duced to take an interest in the Fifth
Avenue Hotel on account of the i'm
paired health of Mr.. A. B. Darling, who
is now in Europe. Mr.. @. w. Griswold
retains his active interest in the firm.
On the LIST inst. the hotel commenced its
twentieth year with a reduction of price
from five to four dollars per day, and all
extra accommodations in the same ratio.
The Incompatible situation of the Fifth
Avenue Hotel and its superior accom-
modations throughout will continue to
make it more than ever the favorite re-
sort of travellers.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-08-23

A BALM FOR EVERY WoUND.-Grace's Salve
is now so generally used for the cure Of Flesh
Wounds. Cuts, Burns, Ulcers, Felons. Sprains,
and all diseases of the skin, that praise of it
seems almost needless. Those who have tried
it once always keep box on hand and nothing
will induce them to be without supply.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-08-23

Terribly exhaustive are the night sweats
which accompany Cons mption. But they, az
well as the paroxysms Of coughing, are invari-
ably broken up by DR. VIM Halls Balsam for
the ungs, which conquers the deadly malady,
asthma, diphtheria and all other affections Of
the throat lungs and chest 1t saves thou
sands from untimely graves and is invaluable,
in rescuing children from the Group, whooping
cough and quinZy. 1t is sold by all Druggists.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-08-23

For upwards of thirty years Mrs. WINSLOW'S
SOOTHINGSY has been used for children
with never failing success. 1t c)rrects acdity
of the stomach, relieves wind collie, regulates
the bowels cures dysentery and diarrhea,
whether arising from teething or other causes.
An old and well-tried remedy. rs cts bottle,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-08-23

In DR.. e. B. Foote's Health Montjslv
people are cautioned against carelessly
sitting en- the cool earth under trees in
hot weather, as the dense foliage pre-
vents the sun from properly drying the
ground, and there is consequently
dampness which Is hazardous to health.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-08-23
EOttaGe tsInEerbread.

Take one cup of butter and lard melted to.
gether, add one cup New Orleans molasses; stil
into this one cup each of sugar and cold water
two large teaspoonfuls ginger, two eggs beaten
and four cups of flour. having in it three large
teaspoonfuls Dooley's Yeast Powder. Bake il
moderately hot oven.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-08-23

A fast walker, it is estimated, could
not walk to the sun in less than 1903
years. but OLeary is willing to bet
that he can do it in l, TAI years If some
body will lay the saw dust. --- Graphic.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-08-23
B-u-t-t-e-r.m. i-l-k and whey,
Faint all day, faint all day;

his scythe keeping time to the tune.
The next morning the farmer set good
meal of bacon and eggs before the man,
and when he went to see how he was
getting on with his work, found his
arms going swiftly to "Bacon and eggs,
take care of your legsl'-Chamabers s
Journal
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-08-23
What the Hired Man Sang

Gretry was won't to employ a singular
method of slackening or qrfickening the
pace of walking companion to suit his
own inclination. "To say" he would
argue. i'you walk too fast or too slow is
unpolite; but to sing softly an air to the
time of the walk of your companion, and
then by degrees either to quicken The
time or make it slower, is stratagem
as innocent as it is convenient" The
principle of Gretry's ruse was vel ex
emplified in the case of the stingy farm.
er who gave his hired hay maker butter.
milk and whey for breakfast, and going
to the field heard the man singing in 9
drawing way,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-08-23

Fever and ague, malarious fever, bilious and
typhoid fevers all originate in one producing
cause and may all be easily prevented by Par
sons Purgstive Pills. These pills act directly
and powerfully on the blood.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-08-23

1t is a dangerous thing to allow the diarrhea
or dysentery to go unchecked and there is no
need of it. small bottle Of Johnson's Ano.
dyne Liniment will cure the most stubborn
case that can be produced
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-08-23
Western and Southern States.

The most appalling railroad accident that
has taken place in the West for some time
occurred on the n-Handle route, at Mingo
Junction, Ohio, few days ago. Shortly after
one o'clock in the morning an eastern express
train which was behind time and was running
at lightning speed collded with a freight train
coming from the west Both engines we're
completely demolished, while passenger Car
filled with immigrants and two mail cars were
rolled down an embankment and smashed into
splinters. So terrific was the shock that per-
SONS asleep in their houses nearly mile off
were awakened. The scenes that followed the
accident are described as heartrending. The
injured passengers were buried under the
ruins of the cars; and as it was very dark their
whereabouts could only be distinguished by
pitiful groans and cries for aid. Help soon
arrived from Mingo station, about one mile
distant, and the work OF rescuing the wounded
and extricating the bodies OF the dead began.
The men toiled hard, but 1t was not until after
daylight that the last victim was recovered.
The bodies were, in many cases, blackened,
torn and uurecognizab.e. The dead and
wounded were taken to Steubenville, where the
old railway hospital, which had recently been
discontinued, was brought into use 1t was
soon. filed to OVERLOOKING and several adjacent
houses were thrown open to receive the manned
and suffering The citizens We'd with each
other in'their efforts to be of assistance to the
unfortunate victims. Fifteen persons we're
killed and about forty injured. The accident
is attributed to mistake in time.
The South Carolina Republican convention
was held in Columbia. No State ticket was
nominated. The platform adopted charges
the Democrats with being ''unfaithful to the
pledges of 1876" denounces the House presi-
dental election investigation, asserts belief
in the fair election in South Carolina Of Hayes
and Chamberlain, and declares it inexpedient
to nominate candidates on account of the dan
ger involved in organizing or voting.
The Texas Greenbackers, in convention as
sembled at Galveston, have nominated State
ticket and adopted a resolution in conformity
with the principles of the party.
The Colorado Republicans have nominated
a State ticket, headed by F. W. Pitkin for gov
ernor, and adopted resolutions opposing sub
sides by Congress, asserting that the govern
ment should provide and be responsible for
honest national money sufficient for all the
legitimate needs Of the country with gold
silver and paper equal in value and alike re,
ceivable for all public and private debts, and
that the interest-b bearing debt Of the nation
should be, as soon as possible rsconverted into
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-08-23

IMPORTANT NOTICE.-Farmers, PamI-
lies and Others purchase no Remedy equal to Dr.
TOBIAS VENETIAN LINIMENT for the cure OF
Cholera, D4rrh9a, Dysentery, Group, Collie and Sea.
tiokness, taken InternAlyQt Is perfectly harmless
oath accompanying each bote) aud externally for
Chronic Rheumatism, Head acne, Toothaehe Sore
Throat, Outs, Burns, Swellings Bruises Mosquito
Bites, Old Sores Pa ms in Limbs, Back and Chest The
VENETIAN LINIMENT was introduced in Is47, and
no who has used il but continues to do So many
stating, il il Ten Dollars Bottle they would not
be without Thousands Of Certificates can be at
the Depot speaking of its wonderful curative propeTtes
Soil By the Druggists at 40 cts Depot AZ Murray
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-08-23
Mind.or HorsI. New YORK.

Since the reduction Of the rate per day TO
s4.O0 there has been an increase in numbers,
and it would appear this was q most judi
cious move. The Windsor was never more
attractive to the traveller than now.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-08-03
CARSON ITEMS.

Carson Tribune. august 2.-From the
ranchers In Carson valley aud along the
Walker river we have very encouraging
accounts Of the crops this season. A
much larger amount OF grain was sown
this year than last. and has produced
largely. The hay crop has been proper.
tionately heavy. and the granger's heart
doth much rejoice. The fruit crop has
also been large this season.
Hon. H.. II. Dagssti. candidate for
dubernatorial honors. came down to the
city OF gardens last evening and favored
us with II short call this morning. II. NJ.
has great confidence In carrying the
Storey county delegation, the which Is
OF course equivalent to securing the
nomination.
Hon. j. @. Hagerman Of Reno has
Just returned from his visit 10 the east.
ern part OF the State. and reports his
chances very favorable for the duberna-
Material nomination In that section.
The wood drive has at length reached
it, destination In the Carson river, and
10 now In what 10 termed . jam aboys
the Mexican dam.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-08-03
THE CRAWFORD PLAN.
Another Objections ftom y Rcpubii.
caW JournHi-N " wholly nrn.
practicable.

Last evenings Rene Gdiele prints the
following sensible remarks OH the Eaia.
prise proposition
"The method proposed by the Eater
prise, however, Ia not quite NO simple OF
easy OF admission. II is known as the
Crawford plan. and provides that each
voter shall. at the primaries, give his
choice for Governor on the same ballot
with that voted for delegates. II will
he remembered that wo seek TO nomi.
nate the best men, and IL might we'll be
asked-How do the people know. na
yet, who may DO the best man
'rhore has been no declaration Of opinion
or intent on tho part Of any candidate.
In fact, such intention has been studi.
ously eyaded. We have not yet seen
whether the friends Of these candidates
will favor or oppose q declaration OF
principles in convention which shall
meet the public wish. We know moth.
ing. In short. which might influence a
wise choice, when we reflect that there
are local questions to DO answered. and
local interests 10 preserve.
II will readily DO seen. then. that such
a choice might easily prove unfortunate
for the party. II would not bring about
q harmonious feeling. because different
counties would mako different choice.
aud under direct instruction from the
people. what delegation could DO asked
TO give way. Such n plan would also
make the delegation entirely subservient
TO the wishes Of Its candidate. which is
not at all desirable.
Besides all these objections, we would
urge that OF impracticability. The plan
has been tried and found wanting. The
Enterprise suggests writing this names.
upon the theory that Democrats can't
write. This Is as ingenious as the Craw.
ford plan, but scarcely less practical.
We incline TO the belief that the Eafer-
prise intends only the best for tho Re-
publican party. but has mistaken the
method sadly.
How will this dol Encourage the
greatest freedom among voters. and ask
them to choose for delegates the very
best members Of their party. Allow
these men 10 visit the convsn.
ton, compare tho records and plat.
forms approved by the various candi.
dates. and then choose. Such q choice
will come from the people. and they will
DO in active sympathy with IT,"
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-08-03

We need not ask the question ; but this we'
will say |: whoever the candidate may be-
and IL must be in the interest OF q OF
them that the objection Is urged-itis
manifest that his or his friends' purposei Is
TO thwart rather than consult the viii q
Judgment Of the party. and TO secure MS
nomination, IL possible, through the cor
rupt manipulations OF the agents OF cor
porations whose hands are red with the
financial butchery Of n people. 1t
needs no ghost. come from the grave" to
point out the inspiration OF this opposi-
ton 10 = plan having for its sole object an
honest Difference 10 the will Of . majority
Of the Republican party Of tho State. A
man who would accept q nomination
secured through treachery, or In defiance
Of the will Of . majority Of the party with
which he claims fellowship, Is personally
as we'll As politically dishonest, and. II
elected. would just a. surely betrsy that
party, should sufficient induosment be Of.
iered. a. he deirauded IL In accepting the
nomination.
The i~nsiuuation in the above. is. to
say the least. ungensrous and uncallcd
for. The NEws may possibly have u
preference in the matter Of q Guberua-
torial candidate. but II has been very
careful never to hint at such a prefer
enes. even indirectly. Unlike the En-
trpriss. II believes that there are good
and honest mon enough in the Republic
can party to form q State Convention
which will do justice to the principles Of
that party. and nominate men whom II
can conscientiously aud heartily sup
port. II is willing to leave the work OF
nomination to such a convention. II
action on this question is to be judged
ON personal grounds, it would seem thai
the Enterprise Ia the journal which ha,
laid itself open to suspicion, and We
might return the rstort courteous. and
say that "'it needs nc ghost ONE from
the grave to point out the inspiration
OF this proposition to resurrect tn,
Crawford plan. so solemnly buried b,
the Enterprise four months ago. Thu
editor OF that journal Is himself q candi
date for the nomination. furthei
comment 10 unnecessary. The intelli
gent reader will draw his conelu
sions.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-08-03
THE STATE PRISON MURDER.
Thomas Fiynn Held 60 Answer
without Hall.

Last evenings Carson Tribune has the
followinc account NJ the examination Of
- 49,.
r'ynn' 'he 'u'' "'oh m"e'si
Two O'Clock p. ~. being the time sci
for b examination IN he matter oil
w. ii. Bethards. Thomas Flynn, who
had been conducted from the State
Prison by Deputy Sheriff Deron and his
aids. was presented in court. 7. w. W.
Davis was appointed counsel for defend.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-08-03
A TERRIBLE SCENE.
The Man.EaGsg Tree or Madagascar
How ls Abserbs ITS Humas Vie

"
Lister nom carl L@ehs' 'As Di'eoverer.l
II you Imagine o pineappis eight feet
high, and thick IN proportion, resting
upon its base, m denuded OF leaves,
you will have n good idea OF the tree.
which. however. was no the color Of
the anana. but a dark. dingy brown. and
apparently hard rs iron. From the apex
Of the truncated cone lat least two feet
in diameterl eight leaves hung clear to
the ground IKE 0 swung upon
hinges. These leaves which were join
cd at the top OF the tree ut regular inter.
walls, were about eleven or twelve ieet
long. and shaped very much IKE the
American agava, or century plant. They
were TWO ieet tnrougn IN their thickest
part ana tnree Zee, wiue, ,aPering 70 q
sharper point Una iooseu nke = cows
horn' very CONVEX on u outer lout o
UNDER surface y On tns inner NOW
outer) surface sngnuy e~ohcave. This
conoave surface was tnickiy SET Win very
strong horny hooks ike those upon the
head OF the teasei:
These leaves hanging thns nmpid
anu hieisss, usaa green III Color q III
appearance the massive strength oil OAK
HIRE. The apex OF the cone was u
round. white concave Inquire. like u
smaller plato set within u larger ne.
This was not a hover, out q receptacle,
aud there cfuded Into u clear.
treaehy liquid honey. sweet, and pos.
sessed OF violent intoxicating and