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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-05-09
THE WEEK
In the United States and the
Old World.
POSTAL TELEGRAPH.
Provisions ofthe Contract Bill rs Finally
Completed.


Completed.
The postal telegraph bill as completed, pro-
vides that all postofiices in places where tele-
graph offices now are shall be postal telegraph
offices The second section says that Charge
for the transmission of telegrms, excepting
service aud government business, shall be pre-
paid by Telegram stamps or stamped paper, and
the maximum rate for telegrams OF 20 words
or less, exclusive of date, address and sigha-
ture, shall be % cents for 1900 miles or under,
and cents additional for every extrt 25O miles
or fraction thereof Between New 1ork, Phil
adellh Boston, Baltimore, Washington and
intermediate puints, the rates shall not be over
10 cents, day or night One-htth additional
rate may be charged Tor every five additional
words This rite covers the cost Of delivery
within one mile of the terminus, government
business to have priority of transmission, and
others in order re eived. Newspaper and Com
mercial News Association rates are fixed Tor
100 words or less ut IS cents, if sent at night,
and IS cents during the day. and at the same
rate for each word in excess; drop copies, 70
cents at night and 80 cents during the day. Sec.
directs that the postmaster general shall pro-
vide telegram stamps, postal telegram cards
and stamped paper, to be sold as post
age stamps are now sold, and fixes the punish
ment for dlvulging or obstucting messages at
$1,000 fine, or Imprisonment for two years, or
both. Sec. directs that the money-order sys-
tenn shall be adapted to the postal telegraph.
Sec 6 directs that the postmaster-general shall
provide office room Sec. Z requires the post
master-gcnerif to keep accounts, and, after de-
Quoting cents for each telegram, to pay re-
mainder to the company, disputes to be de-
cided by arbitrator mutually selected. Sec. 3
directs the postmaster general TO advertise Tor
two months after the passage OF this act IN the
principal dailies for sealed proposals. to be &C
companed by approved bonds, bids to be
opened within five months and contract to
be made for seven years. bidders to have not
less than 1000 miles ofline in operation. Sec.
9 states that the postmaster-gcnerals shall make
all rules and regulations necessary to carry out
al
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-05-09
EDUCATION OF WOMEN.
Candid Expression of Opinion by PresI-
dent Porter of Yale.

Candid Expression of Opinion by PresI-
dent Porter of Yale.
At the reunion of the Yale Alumni Associa
ton of central and western Massachusetts, in
Worcester, President Porter said the Who'll
duty of Yale in regard to the education of wo-
men was begun and ended when it had done
its duty by its Young men. Her young men as
they became teachers, doctors, preachers and
lawyers, would have their influence on wo-
men and the formation of female character.
The college is likely to have Us many young
men as her instructors can well attend to, and
it is not the duty of the college to furnish in
struction for women. While he preferred to
teach young women, he thought putting th"m
in classes with young men an offence against
nature. He was entirely in sympathy with the
work of the Harvard annex, but that institut on
does not settle the question of the relation of
the universities to female education. The DIS
tinction between college and university func-
tons mast be kept in mind. That coeducu-
ton may be advantageous for some western
colleges, he admitted, though even then he
considered it q temporary expediont. He
thought women received better education in
their own institutions, that they secured bet
ter one ut Wellesley than IN the Harvard an
mex. and that, with the increase of pupils at
the latter, Harvard would find she could not
afford to allow her professors TO give so mu h
time to it.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-05-09

Italy agrees to tho gyptian conference in
the general terms of the invitation sent out by
England. Russia is expected simply to an
nounce its assent Austro-Hungary, it is ex-
pectnd, will ask that the conference be limited
to "a discussion Of the financial question. The
Porte urges shat the conference be held at
Constantinople. The Cologne Gazette says
that Premier Ferry will demand binding
pledges of England to renounce the idea OF
annexing or establishing protectorate over
Egypt, and that, il England refuses 10 give the
pledges, FIance will abstain from the confer
ence.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-05-09
FURIOUS FLAMES,
GIen's Falls, N. W, Receives a severe
Blow.

n
Blow.
This town has been visited by the most dis
astrous eonhagration known there since May,
1864, when the thriving village was nearly de-
stroyed. 1t began in building owned by Will
liam II. Gildersleeve, and for four hours
il raged with uncomfortable fury. This oui d.
ing is on Warren street, and its second, third
and fourth floors were occupied a. tene-
ments. The wind was blowing violently,
and the occupants barely escaped with their
lives. Their goods were almost entirely de-
stroyed. The flames ran north before the
wind to thse NJ. B. Little Opera House, one of
the pride of The village. II soon succumbed,
and became a mass Of crumbling ruins. The
Glens Ia Is Opera House was next attacked,
and met the same hte. This was nearly oppo-
site Rockwells Hotel and fears were felt for
lis satisfy but the wide street shielded it.
The Presbyterian Church, one ofthe largest in
the village, then took fire. While the flames
were climbing the 10 ty spire, the clock struck,
though tn intense heat had stopped the min
ute hand 10 minutes before the hour. In a
few MON ents the spire fell with u tremendous
or sh. III excitement now was beyond de-
scrption. The streets were crowded with peo-
pie, the Villages OF Sandy Hill and Fort Ed
ward contri buting several hundreds. water
main burst, and steamers were ordered by te
egraph from Saratoga Springs and other places
to supply the local engines by pumping water
from the Hudson river. The wind went down
and the hremen soon got the fire under con-
troll The post-office was located in the Giens
Falls Opera House, and WAS DIES troyed, though
the vsluablcs we e saved. Gen Charles
Hughes came in command of the Sandy Hill
fire department. The loss in nearly all cases
was total, snd viii aggregate $500 900.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-05-09
REMEDY AGAINST POVERTY.

Tho Scotch CroFters' Commission Adj
vises Assisted Emigration,
The Scotch Crofters' commission adviser
emigration as remedy against poverty, the
emigrants to be aided by government grants
for their passage expenses and the acquire
ment of land in Canada. The report says:
"1he severance of the laboring classes from
the benefits and enjoyments of property, which
is large element OF civlisation, morality and
public order, and their precarious and danger
Gus condition as dependents on capital, as
mere recipients of wages, is a question engag-
ing the reflection of those whose reason gov
ems. There is larger richer, more active and
enthusiastic Celtic community outside than in
side Scotland. Those outside transmit the
affections and passions of their race with
greater warmth than those inside"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-05-09
BY INDIANS.
A Whole Family Slaughtered by the
NavRjOs.

A Whole Family Slaughtered by the
NavOjOs.
One OF the participants in the recent battle
between whites and Navajos at MitchelPs place.
on the San Juan river, in Southern Colorado,
arriving at Durango, told the following story
"Wilham Grove, Victor Neff and arrived at
Mitchelps on the evening of the 10th. A dozen
Navajo Indians came to the store and one of
them drew a gun on Edward Mitchell. While
the quarrel was in pro ress another Navajo
commenced removing the bdckskin cover from
his rifle, while the remainder ran for their guns,
which were standing outside. Both Indians
and whites began firing. After about twenty
five shots had been exchanged the Indians re-
treated across the river, leaving one dead on
the ground None of the whites were hurt.
The whites then proceeded to throw up forif-
cations. The women showed great nerve.
Johnson then started for Fort Lewis. The
commanding officer Immediately started n
squad of valry to the relief of Mitchells.
When they reached Bowen's Ferry a Navajo
came in and reported that Utes had killed all
the whites at Mitchells place. So far no other
word has been received, and johnson fears that
all the whites have been massacred. 1t is not
probable that Utes went TO the scene, but it is
common for one tribe to lay its crimes to
nnohe
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-05-09
The Sjamase Embassy.

The special embassy appointed by the King
of Siam is soon expected to arrive in New
York from Liverpool. Rear Admiral Rodgers
has been designated as the representative of
Our government to receive the ambassadors.
The envoy is half brother to the King of Siam,
and Is accomp MED by his wife and six OF
eight noblemen of the highest rank. The en-
bassy has been received with honor in 9TH
England and France, and during its STAY in
this country everything possib VIII be done
for its entertainment and comfort.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-05-09
A NERVY WOMAN.

Awakened by all Intruder, She Defends
Herself,
At Rossville, Staten Island, N Y, recently,
two highly esteemed orphan girls, sleeping to-
gether in a cottage were assaulted by a negro,
who had forced an entrance to their bedcham-
Der. NJ IS Jennie Golf, the elder, although
terribly frightened made such determined
resistance that the fellow climbed out Of the
window bruised and bleeding from the blows
and scratches he had received. In his hurry
to get out he fell headlong from the window,
his chin striking the edge Of an ash-can stand
ing in the yard and his windppe was almost
severed. In fact he really bled to death be-
fore he was taken into custody.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-05-09

A Washington Market New York }
butter dealer says in reference to but
terine: Counterfeit butter may look
nice and smell sweet when first opened,
but after it is exposed to the air for a
while a slightly unpleasant smell can
always be detected If little of it is
rubbed between the fingers it will turn
white, while the genuine butter will
not change color"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-05-09
Loo Much Silver.

Congressman WashbuIn, in letter to tic st.
Paul Chamber of Commerce acknowledging the
receipt Of the silver lie olution5 expressed his
surprise that body composed as thtt Is OF in
telligent business men should have made an ex-
preston in favor Of continuing the silve coin
nge. Mr.. WashbuIn also ventures the opinion
ffhat, unless the silver coinage referred to is
speedily suspended it is only question of Il
very sho time when the bus ness the coun-
try will be reduced to q silver basis alone"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-05-09
TAX ON STOCK DIVIDENDS.
State of Pennsylvania VS.. the Western
Union Telegraph Company.

state OF FennsyIVahfa vs. inc " estefn
Union Telegraph Company.
Judge Simonton, of Harrisburg, Pa, has flied
an opinion in the case of the commonwealth
against the Western Union Telegraph Com
pany, from which over $l47 900 was claimed
as tax on stock dividends declared for the
years 1879 and 1881, with penalties and interest.
This is the case which the Western Union en-
deavored to settle few months since by pay
ing the state $4,000. The decision of the
court sustains the view Of the corporation, that
if t xable at all on the alleged stock dividends
declared, it could only be made to pay on the
basis of the proportion which the company s
combined pole and wire mileage in the state
bears to its total combined pole and wire milo
age in the country
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-05-09

Before issuing the recent encycical on the
Freemas ms, the Pope had elaborate reports
furnished him by Cardinal Sacconi, dean of the
sacred college, and by the renegade Mason.
The Pope stated in the presence Of several
cardinals: 81 have reason to believe that the
Freemasons and various societies which affili-
ated to or resulted from them are strong nu-
merically among Catholics in both hemis-
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-05-09
White Cross Fraternity,

The Fraternity of the White Gro is the
name Of an organization recently start d in
Boston, largely compose of Spiritualst.,
who Q bec is to found a sort of copartners ,ip
with he deniz ms Of the spiritual world for the
purpose of adva' cling the materiol interests of
hose fortu ale enouoh to be ad nv. cd to mem
bcrship. Reforms of kinds ara to be en-
comagel; in short, its projectors hope ulti-
mately TO literally reform the world.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-05-09
A Woman's Lean,

While walking across railroad bridge at
Waltham, Mass. recently, Mrs Connolly saw
passenger train coming, and, in order to save
herself from being run over, jumped into the
river, distance OF 35 feet. The water was
deep, and, on coming to the surface, she seized
a post near the bridge and held on until u
young man passing by came to.her assistance
and rescued her
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-05-09
Postal Telegraph.

1t is proposed to report a bill providing that
the Postmaster General shall be authorized to
advertise for proposals for postal telegraph,
and that the contract shall be let to the lowest
bidder "Ihe effect If such bill, says a Bos-
ton telegraph man, twill be to reduce telegraph
rates between here and the Mississippi River
to ten cents. The new companies will press
the old ones hard in the matter Of bidding and
the result will be low rates"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-05-09

The best test of human life is the amount
OF good it has been and done to others. Mrs
Lydia e. Pinkham may be given seat Of
honor among those who have helped to change
sickness into health, and to transform the
darkness of suffering into the sunshine of rest
and hone,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-05-09
A DAVIS Tramp,

Prof. e. l. Richards, assistant professor OF
mathematics at Yale, and Gardner Morse, sec.
rotary of the New Haven Gaslght Company,
recently walked across the state of Connecticut
from CRANKY, at the Massachusetts line, to New
Haven distance Of 81 miles, in II ID uls,
stopping twice for meals and rest Prof. Rich
ards wore shoes in which he has walked !, 400
miles
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-05-09
Reduction in telegram Rates.

The Western Union Telegraph Company has
ordereda reduction of fro n 20 to 80 per cent
in the rates to prominent points South and
West. All night messages to points as far
West as Kansas City will be forwarded at the
rate ot Is cents per 10 words, and cent for
for each additional word. There will be no
change in the tariff in eastern messages
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-05-09
CORK FLOATS.
Excitem ent Among Manufacturers OF
Lie Preservers in the Country.

Lilo Preservers In the Country.
The recent order from the supervising in
spector general of steam vessels ut Washing
ton, directing LEGAL inspectors to test all life
preservers and to throw out all those that
failed to float "a pounds, dead weight, and di-
recting that none bnt cork block pr servers
should be passed raised a terrific gale about
the ears of the chief inspector and among the
makers of cheap cork pro ervers who had sue
ceeded in driving out VI the business Of manu-
featuring preservers I'll dealers who made
articles that would stand the regular test, and
were making money by substituting the poor
est qua ity of block cork, fer a proper and
more costly article. This ordor, however,
finds them with their occupatit gone, and a
large stock of cheap and unsaleable floats on
hand,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-05-09

DIR. Pierce's pleasant Purgative Pellets
are sugar-coated and inclosed in glass bottles,
their virtues being thereby preserved unim.
paired for amy length of time, in any climate,
so that they are always fresh and reliable. Nc
cheap wooden or pasteboard boxes. BY drug.
gists.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-05-09
Not Desirable.

A recent order of President Bliss of the Bos
t. n & Albany Railway will, it is said, il carried
out, destroy tie fast mail service between Bos-
ton and the West
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-05-09

Mr.. l. Carpenter, 463 Fourth avenue, New
York, after running gauntlet of eight
years rheumatism used st. Jacobs Oil, the
great pain reliever, by which he was en-.
tirely cured and has had no return of his
complaint
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-05-09
Shins 10 | 10 lin Idle.

meeting of s ipowncrs held at Newcastle,
Eng, recently, approved of proposals to lay up
one-(ouIth of their tonnage in view of the
present condition fthe freight market. Steam
ers engaged in trading will contribute TO the
expenses of the ying up.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-05-09

"Speak Well of tue Bridge that Carries Ua
Safely Over"
Is an old adage, and as these words seom TO
apply to my case use them. For several
years l have been terribly troubled with my
kidneys and liver. / had intense pains IN
my loins, back and hips. l could not lie
down, or sit down at times as the pains were
more than / could bear. l was treated by
physicians here in Syracuse that did me no
good, and also tried several medicines mat
gave me no relief. / finally went TO one OF
our druggists here in Syracuse. and was
recommended to use Hunts Remedy. L
purchased bottle, as l found il had been
used with wonderful success here by others,
and had not used one bottle before began
to improve, could rest, which before 1 had
been unable TO obtain; the pains IN my
limbs and back were all gone, ana IL GER
tainly has done oil that was claimed FOR ID in
my case. In fact Hunts Remedy has made
complete cure, and mort heartily recon-
mend it to the public for kidney troubles in
general. You are at liberty 10 use my name
for the benefit Of others that may be in
doubt as 10 the great merit of Hunts Rem
edy. Gratefully yours, A. WooDBUFF,
With the Dry Goods house of ID. Mccarthy
q Co. Syracuse, N. Y, June IL, 1883.
Do,,-,ra oP.Lo ;,a;,,;o,t g4,c,og cF COnapp,r
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-05-09
Paving Interest Money,

Tho treasurerEf the United States in one dnv
lately mailed 507S checks, aggi egating 81. 1885,
800 interest due May on the 3 per cent loan
of 1882. II is estimated that the decrease Of
the public debt for April will amount to about
$5,250,000.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-05-09
FOREIGN RAGS.

The secretary of the treasury has several
methods of disinfcction for imported rags, either
of which will be satisfactory to the health au-
thorlties of New York city, New Haven and
Boston, who have been consulted in respect to
the matter.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-05-09
A Fatal Mistake

would be not to take DR.. r. V. Pierce's "Gol-
den Medical Discovery" If you are bilious, suf-
iering from impure blood, or fearing consump-
ton (scrofulous disease of the lungs.) Sold by
all druggists
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-05-09

1t is strange any one will suffer from de-
rangement brought on by impure blood
when Scovilps Sarsaparilla and Stillingia, or
Blood and Liver Syrup, will restore health to
the physical organizat on. 1t is a strengthen
ing syrup, pleasant to take, and the best
blood purifier ever discovered, curing scrof
ula, syphilitic disorders, weakness Of the
kidneys, erysipelas, malaria, nervous dis.
orders, debility, bilious complaints and dis
eases of the blood, liver, kidneys, stomach
skin, etc.
FoRRlTEs for advertising in this paper, apply toths
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-05-09

Functional arrangement of the female
system is quickly cured by the use ofDr r. "
Pierce's "Favorite Prescription" 1t removes
pain and restores health and strength. By all
druggists.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-05-09
BURIED IN THE RUINS.
Fifty Worlkmen Caught by Failing
Walls In London,

high partitiol wall of one of the building
Of a merchantile establishment in Westbourno
Grove, London, which had been partially de-
stroyed by fire, recently collapsed. Fifty
workmen engaged in making repairs were bur-
led IN the ruins. Most Of tho workman were
soon exricated. A large number of them
were injured, and were trnnferred to hospital.
Eleven Were seriously hurt.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-05-09
Needs Renairinn

The Greeley relief officials have discovered
it is necessary to spend $25,000 in reftting,
painting and overhauling the Alert.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-05-09
Cholera on Shipboard.

Six persons di d with cholera on the troop
ship Crocodile during her voyage from India to
England.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-05-09

For DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION, depression Of splr
its and general debility in their various forms
also as preventive against fever and ague and
otheri intermittent fevers, the "Ferro-Phosphor.
ated Elixir of Calisays," made by Caswell,
Hazard q Co., New York, and sold by all Drug.
gists, is the best tonic and for patients recover
ing from fever or other sickness it has no equal
ltseems proper to assert that Samaritan .Ner-
zine cures dyspepsia. No cure, no pay.
J. w. Foshee, of Bluff Springs, Ala, says:
"iSGmaritan VeiUine cured me Of fits
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-05-09

Youth sucks the sugar coating and old
age chews the bitter pill Of life.-
IViLkirs
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-05-09

CarbO-lines.
Full oft we feel the surge Of tears,
Yet joy has light for all the years.
To all whose hair is getting thin,
Qnr Carboline will keep it in.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-05-09
BURNED TO DEATH,
Fourteen Paupers Cremated at Hart
ford, Mich.

ford, Mich.
The poorhouse Of Van Buren, county, located
near Hartford, ldich., has been burned, and IA
Of the inmates lost their lives in the flames.
The patients who persisted were all in one wing,
and most Of them were smothered in their
beds. Only one OF the bodies was recognizable.
All that could be kDuna Of the other IL bodies
was put into one box. The FIRST known Of the
fire was through tho cries Of the paupers, and
the wing in which they wore was Mt that time
all in flames. The building contained As pau
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-05-09

Stanley has visited the Congo valley north
of the equator, and finds a dense and enter
prising population of probably 100000.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-05-09
How TO Secnre Health.

Beware of;he incipient stages Of Consump,
ton. Take Psco's Cure in time.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-05-09

Discoveries of rich deposits of iron
ore are being constantly made in the
mountains of East Tennessee.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-05-09

Are you Rheumatism racked !?
fIlidney-Wort cured me, after was given up to
die BY physicians and had suffered thirty years"
Elbridge Malcolm, West Bath, Maine.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-05-09

Ladies, are you sufferingP -.
4 "Kidney-Wort cured me Of peculiar troubles OF
several years standing. Many friends and praise
it." Mrs. Il. Lamoreaux, Isle La Motto, vt.
| IF YOU would Danish Disease
and gain Health, Take