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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-03-05
How One Man Would Go to War.

Every fresh item of news that another
nation of Europe has increased its
fighting force shocks all right thinking
people by its suggestion of the awful
slaughter which must follow the col
lision of the hosts armed with modern
instruments of war. At such a time
the question, docs the maxim, inter
GrnrG silent leges, apply to the laws of
humanityP acquires fresh point, and
the manner in which the subject is dis
cusseG by an officer of the United States
army. writing in the United Service, is
not little startling. He finds that in
the past all objections in the name of
humanity to each successive improve
ment in the art of wholesale destruction
of human life have vanished in the
fierceness of international competition,
and so he thinks it will and ought to be
in the future. Greek fire and gunpowder
were in turn, he points out, denounced
as inventions OF the devil until the Sc
eret of their manufacture and use be-
came generally known. In the age Of
projectiles the smooth bore came first,
and every shot was meant to kill; but
the bore was rifed to increase the GER
tainty of death, and breech-loaders and
AA1eSo"HihN Shhot WNlO lntOhGCu w MIL
more men in a given time. Therefore
he forsees that the adoption of poisoned
or explosive bullets is but question of
time, and declares that If he were a
general in command he would not hest
tate to poison the enemy's water sup
ply. Nor can he see any reason why he
should not, for example, with salts
fed conscience, use projectile which,
on explosion, should liberate a suffo-
eating gas and destroy every living
thing for yards around. He protests
against the hasty and unthinking con-
domination of his views as bloodthirsty
and cruel, and bespeaks for each new
murderous machine thoughtful consid.
Grafton in the name of mercy and peace
For, he argues, the more terrible the
recognized instruments of destruction
the greater is the reluctance to engage
in war, and, should war break out. the
shorter, of necessity, will be its dura
tion.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-03-05
Fashion Notes.

In both evening and walking dresses
any and every combination of colors
and materials that does not conflict with
artistic requirements is admissible.
Black or iridescent beads and appliques
OF silk and velvet are largely employed
upon silk, satin and cashmere fabrics.
Short shoulder capes of material re-
sembling the dress or harmonizing with
it are talked about as a feature of walk
ing suits.
The close-itting bonnet is prominent
among a variety of fashionable shapes.
Turbans are popular for young ladies.
Instead of fancy plumage, flowers ap
pear upon latest bonnets. Just at
present the sunfower is much employed,
and large clusters of roses and peonies
in rich but subdueG colors are in favor.
Laces for neckwear consist almost en-
tirely of the popular Breton and Lam
guedoc, and cream tints and ecru or
deep yellow are shades much admired.
The fichu has usually narrow center
OF null or net edged on both sides with
full ruff1es of lace. 1t is drawn up
closely about the neck and takes tt e
place of collar and bow. 1t may be
fastened in front with a pretty oblong
pin or small bows of ribbon. Spanish
lace is most fashionable for wells, scarfs
and the like.
Purple in all its shades, from the
darkest violet to the palest lilac, stands
in the front rank this spring. Among
them the newest and most fashionable
is the heliotrope. reddish shade, which
is exactly that of the heliotrope BIOS
som when full blown. Other puppies
are in grayish-red tints, suggesting rasp-
berry cream.
Most of the new spring dresses are
made with basque bodice and double
skirt. The panier arrangement does
not seem to be gaining much ground :;
some dresses are trimmed about the
hips, but not in very bouffant manner.
At the back the skirt is always draped
up more or less, but lower than was
formerly the case. If there be but
single skirt, it is trimmed en- tablier in
front, with panels at the sides and some
sort of tournure and drapery at the
back. Combinations of two materials,
one plain, one figured, are still very
fashionable; indeed, very few spring
COSTUMES are made of but one fabric,
and in many of them there are as MANY
rs three or four.
A great many plain skirts are seen of
corduroy or velvet for walking dresses.
Over these the overskirt is simply
draped and is generally of light cloth or
camel's hair, finished with machine
stitching on the edges.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-03-05
FOR THE PAIR SEX.
Leap Year Proposal.


Pray, gentle being, give me heed,
As kneeling humhly at thy side,
With lascented heart plead
That thou'lt become my blushing bride.
long--I wildly long TO press
Thee to my heart, yet stand abash-
l pine 10 print fond caress
Upon thy meek and mild mustache.
Why, tell me why thine eyelids drop
And turn away so pettishly,
And why with fierce, tumultuous flop
Thy bosom heaves coquettishlyi
/ know that thou art young and fair
AS tiny buds in early SPRING
But thou shalt be my constant care,
Thou frail and fragile little thing.
III sew thy shirts and darn thy hose,
Thy victuRls cook, thy fires will light
Pll grease thy gracious Grecian nose
Each snowy, croupy, wintry night.
So, surely, thoult not tell me nay
And bid me dying quit thy side
Brace up, pull down thy vest and say
That thou wilt be my blushing bride.
kansas City Times.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-03-05
Cause and Effect .

The main cause of nervousness is in
digestion, and that is caused by weak
ness of the stomach. No one can have
sound nerves and good health without
using Hop Bitters to strengthen the
stomach, purify the blood, and keep the
liver and kidneys active, to carry off all
the poisonous and waste matter of the
system. See other column.-Advance.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-03-05

kIDNEY CoYPLAINTs,-In diseases OF the
kidneysthe Vegetine gives immediate reliei.
1t has never Jailed TO cure when it is taken
regularly, and directions followed. In many
cases it may take several bottles, especially
cases OF long standing. 1t acts directly upon
the secretions, cleansing and strengthening,
removing all distractions and impurities. A
great many can testify to cases OF long stand
ing having been perfectly cured by tho vege-
tlne, even after trying many of the known
remedies re-! which are said to be expressly for
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-03-05

The uniform green color Of the vege-
table world is due to chlorophyll. This
substance, however, exists only in mi
mute quantity in plants. the leaves of a
large tree containing perhaps not more
than 100 grains. II appears 10 be di-
rect product of the action of the sun
light upon vegetation, as it does not
exist in plants kept in darkness. The
changes in the color of leaves in autumn
are supposed to be due TO the oxidation
of their chlorophyll.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-03-05
A uo,,s.boId Need.

A book on the Liver, its diseases and their
treatment sent free. Including treatises upon
Liver Complaints, Torpid Liver, Jaundice,
Biliousness, Headache, Constipation, Dyspep-
sIa, Malaria, etc. Address DIR, Sanford, l62
Broadway, New York city, N. Y.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-03-05

Busy-bodies are almost always idlers
the less business a man has, the more he
NEEDLES with that of his neighbors.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-03-05
NATURES RE1E6I
VEGEFINE
iaI csLlI sIoop pvmnLs/
FEVER AND AGUE.
TAnpoRo. n. O, 1878.

AAhhohot ~ VI Ao'o'
Dr.. II. r. STEVENS:
Dear slr-I feel very grateful for what your
valuable medicine, YEGETfEE, has done in my
family. / wish 10 express my thanks by informing
you OF the wonderful cure Of my son also TO let
you know that YE0ETISK Is the beat medicine i
ever saw for Chils, Shakes, Fever and Ague. My
was sick with measles in 1873. which left him
with Hi Joint disease. My son suffered great deal
Of pain all Of the time the pain was great be did
nothing but cry. The doctors did not help him
PARTICLE he could not lift his foot from the noo he
could not move without crutches. read your
Advertisement in the " Louisville Courier Journal
that VEeETIsK was . great Blood Purifier aud
Blood Food. 1 tried one bottle, which was great
benefit. He kept on with the medicine, gradually
gaining. He has taken eighteen bottles in all. and
he 10 completely restored TO health, walks without
crutches cane. He Is twenty years OF age. l
have younger fifteen years Of age, who lie sub
ject to Chilis. Whenever he feels one coming on,
lie comes in, takes . dose Of VEGEIINE and that Is
the last OF the Chill. VEGETINE leaves bad effect
upon the system like most of the medicines recon-
mended for Ohills. cheerfuy recommend VICE.
TINE for such complaints. think it is the greatest
medicine in the world.
Respectfully, Mrs. J. W. LLOYD.
vE5ETISE.-when the blood becomes nfeless and
staRnAnt, either from change Of weather Of eli
mate. want OF exercise, irregular diet, from any
other cause, the VEGETIsE will renew the blood
carry of the putrid humors, cleanse the stomach
regulate the bowels, and impart tone Of yigor iC
the whole body.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-03-05

Many a man who has been q negli-
gent husband decorates his dead wife's
grave With flowers. Why not take the
bouquets home beforehand
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-03-05
&c :;:;: VASILINB So: 8!

This wonderful substance Is acknowledged by physi-
clans throughout the world u be the best remedy dis
SSin Dssosc sut pts cao 9h h1S w %
that every one may try it, II is put up IL and 25 cent
bottles for household use Obtain from your druggist
used.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-03-05
Druggists Testimony.

Mr.. II. r. STEVENS:
Dear Strive have been selling your remedy, the
VEGETINE, for about three years. and take pleasure
in recommending it 10 our customers, and in nc
instance where blood purifier would reach the
case. has it ever failed TO effect . cure, to our
knowledge. 1t certainly ia the ne plus ultra OF
renoyators. Respectfully,
L. N. SHEPHERD & CO., Druggists,
Mt, Vernon, Ill.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-03-05

Physicians use Kidney-W ort in regu-
lar practice and pronounce its action
nerfpct
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-03-05
From Washington

The House bill introduced by Mr.. Lefevre
to suppress infectious and contagious diseases
in domesticated animals provides for board
Of commissioners, to consist of the commits
sioner OF agriculture, the secretary OF tho
treasury and the secretary of state. The
board shall appoint a secretary and a veterin-
airy SUI geon to superintend all measures for
the suppression OF infectious and contagious
diseases of domesticated animals. The board
shall adopt rules and regulations for the sup
preston OF an outbreak, which rules shall be
certified Tor acceptance to the governor Of the
State wherein the disease prevails. Such
sum as may be necessary for the purchase and
slaughter OF all diseased or injected animals
shall be awarded from the fund appropriated
for this purpose. The sum OF 800 600 is
appropriated for the purpose OF carrying out
the provisions of the act. All measures for
the suppression OF infectious and contagious
diseases of domesticated animals shall be de-
termined by the veterinary surgeon OF tho
national board of commissioners and the vet
Urinary surgeon appointed by the governor Of
the State. They may prepare such rules and
regulations as they may deem expedieDt tor
the most speedy suppression Of the disease,
with such penalties as will compel a faithful
compliance with the same, and on approval
by the governor OF State said rules and
rcgulationg,sh have all the binding force Of
law, -
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-03-05

.HHz YEAR and expenses to Agents. OUTFIT free
Address 2, o. VICKEhY, Augusta Maine,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-04-30
HAYNES, THE MURDERER.
Desperate Attempt to Escape from the
State Prison.

"Sam" Haynes, the murderer of Policeman
Robbins of Rockland, made an attempt to es-
caI from the State Prison, Monday. On the
morning of that day he was excused from his
duties in the workshop. on the plea of illness;
but as he did not appear to be seriously indis-
posed, and being one of that class of prisoners
who generally very much prefer to be at work
in the shop than remaining in their cells, the
deputy arden became suspicious and placed a
guard near his cell, in order to find out what
he was doing. He discovered nothing unusual
until about A o'clock in the afternoon, when
hearing a noise like the sound of file, he
crept cautiously up to the front of the cell and
caught the villain saving the bars
Not ten minutes before this the deputy
warden, who had been searching in the shops
for weapons, learned from another convict
that Haynes had a revolver in his possession,
and was about to send for him to come to the
gnardroom when the guard who had been
watching his cell appeared with him in Gus
tody. He was questioned, but denied having
any weapons in his cell; but after a thorough
search, revolver, long knife and heavily
loaded club were found concealed in his bed
ding Being confronted by the guard with
these in his possession, he admitted that they
were his, and that he had made the club him
self about five weeks ago, that the knife was
obtained from fellow prisoner who works in
the blacksmith shop, and the revolver from
another source, which the officers of the prison
decline to make public at present.
His plan was. probably,-after having
sawed the bars of his celtic have knocked
down the night watch with his club and then
having presented himself at the guardroom
he would-had he succeeded in having gained
admittanco by being mistaken for the Other
watch-probably have shot the guard and
made his escape. Since he has been in prison
he has been closely watched, being known
as a desperate character.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-04-30
The Roller Skating Masquerade.

The exhibition which closed the season of
the skating rink, in Portland, took place at
City Hall last night, in the presence of a very
large and fashionable audience which COM
pletely filed the galleries, stage, and two rows
settees around the sides of the hall.
Precisely at S.15 p m. the Cadets marched
upon the floor and delighted the spectators
with their movements in the school of the
company and the manual of arms. They well
upheld their old reputation.
About $50 p. m. the maskers entered headed
by the Pawnee Indian Brass Band and Capt.
Williams as Drum Major. The masqueraders
were not numerous but the two grotesques on
roller skates made great deal of fun. After
the maskers had departed very graceful
act was performed by young couple, followed
by Prof. Kynock in a number of feats too
numerous to mention. He accomplished all,
and apparently more, than any one would
have believed possible to accomplish on roller
skates, among them the toe and heel spin
mentioned in yesterday mornings Press.
We should not forget to mention that Chan
dler's Band gave charming concert at the
first part of the evening, and Chambers and
the Portland Band alternated in furnishing
music throughout the performances.
We are glad to know that the rink will be
reopened in the autumn. Messrs. Thompson
delightful place of resort which they have
been quick to appreciate and they will be cor
daily welcomed back to Portland.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-04-30
THE SOMERVILLE CASE.
Fogg Convicting Bowler of Perjury.

The Hon. F. M. Fogg has succeeded in
placing Mr.. Arson B. Bowler, clerk of the
town of Somerville, in very unfortunate
position to say the least. In the Greenback-
Labor Chronicle Of last week appeared the
following affidavit:
To all ,ohone it mag concern:
This certifies that we, David Chadwick and
Henry d. Clark, selectmen of the town of
Somerville, Lincoln county, Maine, for the
year A. D. 1879, were present at the annual
State election in said Somerville, on the Sth
day of September, 1879; and that when the
polls were closed and votes or ballots cast were
counted and declared, Mr.. A. B. Bowler town
clerk of said Somerville, took the ballot box
and the returns, which he said he had in his
possession, and we gave said Bowler authority
to use our names to said returns as selectmen
on his arrival home. We were about the last
that left the place of election. Mr.. Bowler
made no returns of said election, on said 8th
day of September, neither did he have pen
in his hand that day to our knowledge. tHe
checked the list of voters as the ballots were
cast) If said Bowler had made any return Oh
part Of return of said election on said 8th OF
September, we should have known of that
fact. We left the place of said election as soon
as the polls closed and the votes or ballots
were declared, and no returns were made BY
us or Mr.. Bowler, that day.
d. CHADWICK,
HENRY d. CLARK,
Seectmen of Somerville.
Somerville, April 2, 1880.
STATE OF MAINE, LINCOLN SIS.
April 3D. A. D.. $780, /
Personally appeared d. Chadwick and Henry d
| Clark Selectmen of Somerville and made oath r.
the truth of the foregoing statement by them sub
| seribed. Before me,
A. B. BOWLER, Trial Justice.
| Now it happens that Bowler made an aft
davit last December which is now in possession
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-04-30

Reunion of Natives of Maine.

The Maine residents of Hyde Park, Mass,
had social reunion Wednesday evening The
assembly was called to order by Rev. A. judi
son Rich, and divine blessing was asked by
Rev. w. A. Richardson. After the people had
eaten their fill the literary exercises began
with few remarks from Rev. Mr.. Rich, who
also read letter from Gov. Long, in which he
expressed regret at not being able, through a
previous engagement, to meet his fellow coun-
trymen of Maine, in Hyde Park Mr.. Henry
Hyde Smith was toast master of the occasion,
and his efforts called forth the following:
early History of Maine," responded to by
Rev. Is. d. Hosmer; ''The Aborigines OF
Maine," DR.. c. c. Hayes; "Fair Daughters OF
Maine," o. I. Gray; "The Churches OF
Name" Rev. W. N. Richardson; "The Artists
of Maine" Henry Hyde Smith, ''Relgion Of
Maine" Rev. Mr.. Preble; watering Places
of Maine Josiah Monroe, Jr.; Industries Of
Maine,' Aubry MacBrien; Commerce Of
Maine," j. G. Bates; Common Schools Of
Maine G. G. Chick; Colleges of BIaine," j
F. Elliott; Literary Men of Maine," Syl
vanus Cobb, Jr. The exercises closed by sing
ing of Aud Lang Syne, in which nearly al
present joined. There were 300 persons pres
emit
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-04-30
Brief lettings.

1t was bright and warm yesterday morning,
but in the afternoon the wind got up as usual
and blew violently while the sky became
cloudy. Mercury 37o at sunrise, $50 at noon,
500 at sunset; wind northeast, southeast and
south
The City Building was receiving spring
cleaning yesterday.
The iourneymen house painters of this city
will hold special meeting this evening.
A fine picture of Mayor Senter is on exhibit
ton at the corner of Free and Middle streets.
The deputy sheriffs seized liquor yesterday
at Freeman's Court, Newbury street and Cen
tire street.
The first flag that left the State of Maine for
the seat of war, carried by the LIST Maine In
fantry Volunteers, will be used at the May
Day Carnival. City Hall.
The new steamer Juno of Bath has arrived
here in tow of the tug Creedmore. The Port
land Machine Company is fitting her with an
engine and machinery.
The steamer Hurworth of the Dominion
line sailed for London yesterday. Her cargo
is valued at SCI, SOC. The steamer Dominion
cleared for Liverpool yesterday and sailed at
,o;dpiobt
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-04-30
Personal.

MIR. Hall, the city editor of the Worcester
Gazette, was in town yesterday.
Mr.. Charles Records, the well known Lynn
trainer, has been engaged by Mr.. " G. Hall
to train his horse Anodyne.
In the Supreme Court on Wednesday last,
on motion of Gen. Mattocks, Isaac w. Dyer,
Esq. was admitted to practice in the courts of
this State.
e. L. Ring, who retires from the superin.
tendency Of the Merchants Exchange after
May LIST, will be connected with the tea store
of j. j. Chenery, 4S4 Congress street, where
he will be pleased to meet his friends.
Enoch c. harrington Esq, of Fryeburg, has
been appointed by the Governor, General In
spector of Rifle Practice, on the staff of the
Commander-in-C Chief, with the rank of Colenel
Mr.. d. G. Shaw, the courteous and efficient
telegraph operator, so long connected with the
Western Union Office in this city, is to take
charge of the Bath office, long step in the
line of promotion. Thus Bath secures one of
the best operators in the service. Mr.. Shaw
will be succeeded by Mr.. Eastman of Augusta
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-04-30
INHUMANITY OF A SEA CAPTAIN.
A Drowning Man Left to His Fate Off
Pond Island, Two Miles at Sea.

In Mondays PRESS we made allusion to the
TACT OF pilot boat being capsized by a schooner
at the mouth of the Kennebec river, by which
Mr.. Anson M. Oliver, its occupant, nearly lost
his life. 1t seems that the vessel was the
John Proctor, Capt. Baker. Langdon Oliver,
the pilots father, was at Bath Tuesday, and
gives the details more fully than in our col
umns. As he tells the story, last Wednesday
afternoon young Oliver hailed the schooner
from his boat off Pond Island land asked if
they wanted pilot, at the same time throw
ing them in his line which was caught by the
sailors,who pulled him alongside. While he was
parleying with Capt. Baker as to terms, and
scarcely was he aware of what they were do
ing when he was pulled in close to the run of
the vessel, where his boat was caught under
the counte, and was instantly capsized. Not
the least effort was made by the schooner to
rescue the unfortunate man from his perilous
situation, and no notice was taken of his cries
only to reply that boat which was about a
mile astern would pick him up. Mr. divers
position was most critical, mile or two at sea,
water chilling cold, foamy, choppy sea,
which rendered him undistinguishable at a
oHoio ulooduco, anu tue AFTERNOON sun SINKING
in the west. His boat was thrown over and
over by the sea, and having smooth bottom.
giving him but little chance for clinging on,
it was with difficulty that he could keep by her
at all. 1t was about three-quarters of an hour
that Oliver was in the water, when he was
rescued by two pilots who were pulling out of
the river. The captain of the schooner had
hailed them as he passed up and reported a
boat upset outside. and they by dividing and
keeping sharp lookout finally found the near
ly persisted man and carried him to Seguin
Island where he was cared for. Mr.. Oliver as
serts that there could be no excuse for leaving
a man in the water under the circumstances.
The wind was blowing six or seven knots from
the southwest, and there was plenty of sea
room to come about in.