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Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-01-24
should Have Gone to Canada.

BRADFORD, Mass, Jan. 20.-NO great CT commotion has been created in Nan tucket since the failure of the Manuact- urers and Mechanics Bank in lSIG, than the embezzlements of Chadwick. the cashier of the Pacific National Bank. It appears that within the past year Chadwick began at Sguam the erection of house of gigantic proportions and with splendid equipment, far beyond his supposed ability to own money, so that conjectures as to the real ownership of the house arose. He also made extensive improvements about his residence in town. He appears to have been a bOr- rover of money to considerable amount, some say s4O,OOO. to some he gave deeds of real estate. To more practical busi- ness men he gave certificates of stock of the bank. which having been signed by the president he only filled out. By aid of his friends he made good SS,000.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-01-24
ChIcken Ihiexe. Shot.

EVANSVILLE, Ind, Jan. 20.--Ihe police shot and killed two chicken thieves early tbis morning. They had been out in the suburbs and had a large number of fine chickens in bags on their backs
 The men attempted to resist the officers and beat one over the head with a clnb.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-02-28
A GREAT TOUR.

:" l see," said man, addressing an ac- quaintance with whom he was walking
 along the street, "that they are getting
 up another one of those cheap excursions to Europe. Ever go on one of them ?"
 "No, did you?'
 "Did IF Well, yes. My great desire to visit the old country robbed me of sleep. thought that if could just go to England, and catch up a handful of the soil which the great poets have trod,
 l would be the happiest man in the world. l met the excursion party at New York. We were to be furnished an ex- cellent guide, and suppose we were. When we got on the ship, the guide said: !: This is the ship and that water out yon- der is the ocean. The town you have just left is New York. That thing over yonder is another ship. See that up there5 It's bridge. See the tug? That thing it draes along is a ship. Hear that noises It's bell. Somebody's ringing 1t. If nobody were to ring it. you couldn't hear it. Well, now we are go- ing. That hissing noise is made by the steam. Here we go. You see we have Jeff New York; This was certainly in- stEuctive, but little too chatty, l thought. We were to visit all the great places of historical interest, and was glad that our guide was 90 willing to explain every thing. When we disembarked at Liver pool, he hurried us to the railroad and then into a number of clothes closets. This is 9 train,' said he. Nov we are going. That's England on this side, and this over here is also England. Here's station. That noise you heard was caused by some one slamming a door. Hell slam it again after awhile. Here we go toward London.' When we ar- rived in the great city, he hurried us to a hotel. He seemed to think that we were all children. Early the next morning he came around and said that he was ready to show us the sigbts. Put us in Aachs and had us hauled around. sYon- der is the Tower of London, said he. Couple of youngsters murdered there some time ago. English newspapers ttyent got hold of the news yet. Was 2 dshed in America some years ago. Al, hesss Westminster Abbey. Lot of A16 fa1lA-. h..~s>l :~ d. n-t~I Q the fzst families of Virginia, believe. l 1ondw's the parliament house. Pretty eood sise shanty, you observe. Well, | Asfs go back to the hotel. You have 1en London, 90 tomorrow ve start for | eranca That's the way 1t was during | e4esse s;sae, and ~Aea ! returned l A0me didnt know a much about Eu. eope esI did before started on the great |
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-02-28

she said, approaching him and kissiag his feverisA hEow. "l know you always think of me-" plucssing leat from the rose and placing 1t upoa his lips. "You were not so drunk, besides you won't do is again. Lie right still now until make you a cup of tea"
 Woman. 1t Is you who "have wounds without cause :" you whose love is deeper than the Red sea you who above all others have right to cry ou. against the viper tha, poisons the atmosphere of your home,
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-02-28

thing l knowed, me an de canoe wuz shot out on top O dc water. l-cchin' eroun' seed dat l wa'n't fur rum de place whar went down. Wall, ! went ober ter dat church an preached CT powerful surmont. All de folks got 'ligion, am wuz CT mighty happy pusson an'-blebe dem taters is bout dun. Run erlong now. Come out ag'in some time an I'll tell yer why didn' stay in de church. D :sn taters smell like befo' de wah."
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-02-28
VOL. 6. NO. IA.
LYMNINGS.

The Arkansaw legislature has passeo a game law, an enactment which is a speart step toward civilization. Several gentlemen opposed the bill. One man said: aMr. Speaker, this here law will keep a fellow from hunting in August. This is calamity, for our people, not having anything else to do, will have to go to work"
 A bill authorizing the oonvocasion of a constitutional convention has been de- feated in the Arkansaw legislature. The present constitution seems to be ragged in places, and justly so, for there has been a hard strain on the document. One old fellow in opposing the bill, said "We don't need no new constitution, for this here one will last several years yet l don't beliew in buyin' a new par O britches as long as the old par will dc to knock around in."
 This country may congratulate itself that the Washington monument is the tallest in the world. The great strue' ture was begun several days ago but the work was delayed on account of the in clement weather. The monument is ir Washington city at present and is likel, to remain in that town during the rest o the season, or at least, until after the in auguration. A London paper in speak of the memorial hue, says: "Americs is the only country in which there i: room for SO tall structure. It is made of well-seasoned poplar and will be painted red, white and blue. Congress. has refused tcsallow it to be taken to the New Orleans fair.'
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-02-28

A medical journal has decided that General Grant's health is not peman- entiy impaired. The news is cheering to the generals sozs, fsoz < ss were .e ~SS.sT o6" they might bs compelled te earn their own living
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-02-28

Mr. Talmase says that Isgsrsoll ought to be imprisoned. Thus hs wcsld exhibit the insoierasce against which t1s ss- nowned in6dei iifts his voics. MT. 'Talmage shouid rsmembss that IaesrssIl cs=so: ssj;=-> sAs es.se q eFs4h. His blasphemous uttsraacss can igjsrs so cne but himself.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-02-28
A WISE FATHER.

wah."
 A WISE FATHER.
 "So you are going to start humorous paper" said an old gentleman to his son.
 "Yes, sir. Have you any advice to offer2'
 "Don't start it.'
 "Why?"
 ooh, there are many reasons, some of which, in a most serious manner, shall give you. The quality of humor Is in- born, but the employment oiits finer forces requires the most careful cultivation. The rough semi-vulgar sketch is not hu. nor. It may create a laugh, but it is not humof. Do you remember what Addi- son says of humor ?"
 "No, sir"
 "Have you ever read Addison ?"
 "Very little"
 "What have you read i"
 "Oh, don't know what all. It would take me some time to enumerate."
 "i don't think ii would. How is your imagination--very good ?"
 "No, sir, l can't say that it is."
 "Ah. hah. suppose that you will at- tempt to make people laugh?'
 "Oh, yes, sir"
 "A fatal error, young man. People can be slyly drawn into mirth, but you cannot shove them into it. We can per- suade men to weep, but we cannot force them. You no doubt have good supply of original jokes"
 "Yes, sir, l think so."
 "Tell me few ?"
 "I can't tell them."
 "Well, sit down there and write me one."
 The young man wrote the following !" Sebleson went to see his girl the other night. The old man was at the lodge. Sebleson enjoyed himself pretty well. The girl brought in some pie. The young fellow said it was first rate, and asked her if she made it. She said yes. An, replied the young man, anybody who can make such pie ought to make s good wife, Then they both laughed. Did you ever make any pier she asked. ( No,' said he, but have killed sight of it."
 "Is that all ?" asked the old gentleman when the humorist had, with elocution- ary effect, read the production.
 "Yes, but l could make i, longer"
 "Dont do it."
 "Father, I am afraid you don't like humor."
 am afraid so."
 "You didn't smile, but will you lend me two thousand dollars"
 "What, do you want to pay people to laugh 1"
 @oh, 70, I~ant to buy IT material"
 "Why, you intend to print the paper, ehT
 %Ofcourse."
 "Oh, no, l cannot let you have the money"
 4 tell you what l thought, father. You have been suggested as suitable candidate for congress. Well, nothing more than good joke helps a man po- litically. thought that you might get of several good jokes about yourself and that 1 could print them. Of course every thing from you would be interesting. You have great imagination, and have read Addison you"
 @Two thousand dollars, you say7 Hand me that check-book, please. Ofl course l do not expect to be candidate but say, if were elected, could make the country laugh, couldI't IF"
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-02-28

A. ?. BACON t tssvsliss shsssgk sAs south h fhs insspea sf xsk1xAey L{Ix ft is the bsss puhiicseies efthe iia1
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-04-17
N OFT W ;.

My wife, Maggie J. Kelsey Burbank, hav.
Ing conducted inconsistent with her marital
relations, this rs to forbid any person harbor-
ing or trusting her on my account, as ! shall
claim none OF her earnings nor pay any
debts OF her contracting after this date.
Morgan, VT, April g. 1885.
MORRIS & BURBANK
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-04-17
Ths GsstS County 9ernla.
ISLAND POND, APRIL ~, 1855.
SYSTEM.

The subject of system or organic a.
ton is very much neglected. The
government of this or any other
country could not be exercised with
out system, Probably half the men
in it could not run the pension de-
partment alone without it. "But it
is not necessary in my little bust
ness.p Ali my friend you are de-
eeived. If it saves in large business,
the saving in small affairs is just as
great in proportion. "But do you
BAY that l can reduce the care of my
little flock and herd, and matters
about my home to system ?" Most
certainly. A little planning will
save you many 2 journey to the
barn, to the sugar PLACE, to the vii:
lage, and to various other quarters.
A little brain work will save more
than can be conceived in the com.
mon affairs of life. Even regular
system Of doing farm chores would
save hours in a day from the hap
hazard way of doing every one ii
any manner or order that resulted
from chance. System, order, ant
promptness pays debts, makes one'
surroundings cheerful and home,
pleasant. The man wig TUMBLE.
about in confusion apd disorder il
always swearing abopt his iluck;
while the systematic man moves
easily about, turning everything t'
pleasure and profit.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-04-17
BORN

CIIEsNEY. In Westinore, April 10, to Mr..
and Mrs. Adolbhns Chesney, b son. g
STEADY, In Island Pond. April II, to Mr..
and Mrs. Henry steady, daughter.
BRACKETT. In Canaan, April 5. to MIR. and
Mrs George W. Brackett, Il son.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-04-17
SPRING CONFETTI

And behold the days have come
when the eager farmer calleth the
hired man up to breakfast ip the
latter half of the night and then
goeth to hl9 barn with a luminary
to disturb bis comfortable flock and
herd, that they may rise up and
grow fat and then taketh his off
spring from warm beds and casteth
them into water wherein there hath
been ice, to make them healthy and
strong; and then thresheth them
{unripe) with gQad stick that they
may be cheerful, good and nd true.
The days have come whan the fes-
tive Taurus (whom men have been
told aforetime to take by the hprns)
and the matronly yach, caper MIN
bly, far out of the yard to the pleas
ant sounds of the herd keeper, who
uttereth oaths and blasphemy.
These be the days when the editor
striketh bare ground for news, and
declareth wars and rumors Of wars ;
when the parting politician seeketh
2 shady retreat under the new time
table, from the burning sun that
scorcheth the laborer and is reflect
ed from the scythe and the hoe ;
and when the Lion and the Bear
roareth and hHngereth for their AT
CHAN cubs; the time when the spring
chicken and professional men and
women run away with the worm, or
chase after him who beareth It away.
in these days the water becometh
scarce because vendors use it where
with to water thelr whiskey and
milk, and the herdsman and banker
to water their stock ; when the law
yer mourneth fer the lost capsa, and
the MERCHANT weePeth that the fight
is not yet begun, and the slanderer
silently grieyeth that reforms reduce
his luscious feed so that he becometh
even as the bee that stingeth the
heel of the barefoot boy, for it los
eth a part Of itself when it pierceth
anotheF These are the days when
the Lien tErneth and roareth again,
and the "Queen of the Isles'' grieves
sorelY because of her unruly boys
in the far off red mans land. But
these days vii! go by like the clouds
that pass before the sun, and the
things therein will be as paughht,
They flee as a shadow, and we shall
laugh at the evilg and fQllies which
they seem to contain, and which,
after all, are like unto those of the
past, which have been, and those of
the future, which shall be again and
again;
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-04-17

The report of the directors of the
Grand Trunk Railway for the half
year ending Dec. 81, 1884, was sub
mitted to the shareholders at their
meeting in London, Eng, last Mon
day night. AS was expected, it
deals at length with th9 causes Of
the continued falling off in the re-
eeipts Of the railway, whiQh is at.
tributed by the Board to the fellow-
ing causes; The commercial depres-
sion WHICH Canada has shared, in
common with the rest of the world;
the general DECLINE Of passenger
business, while the rates have been
diminished BY undue qomp,eetitiopi
the freight traffic adversely affected
by the low prices Of produce prevail
ing in England and America and
excessive competition. The direct
ors, however, express the conYiation
that the h Grand Grand Trunk system has
suffered less from these causes than
the other great lines Of railway on
the North American Continent.
The total decrease in the net re
ceipts Tor the half year ended 1884
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-04-17

And so much OF said lands will be sold at
hall in said County of Essex, on the first day
OF June next. at 10 O'Clock a. M, as shall be
requisite to discharge said taxes with costs,
Unless previously paid.
Dated at Maidstone. this'24th day of March,
A. IL. 1885. d. III BEATTIE, Collector
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-04-17
To the Nan acho makes the "Bud:"

To the Nan qcho makes the "-Bud:"
The best style to write in is the
plain, short, soft, or sharp one. Short
words are the best to use with which
to give our views. Some folks think
that long words are best, that they
show that tie opa who writes them
has spent a long time to learn to
use them, and that their use show9
him to be smart or bright. The best
books in our tongue are made of
pure, neat, and small words, which
strike us with such taste and skill as
to stir our thoughts, please us, and
cause us to love each plain, neat,
small dress which they wear. Will
some Of those who write to you give
Us Q type Of this kind of way to
write, 50 that you can put it in the
Bud" ST. Wis.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-04-17
F arm for Sale

In the town of Bloomfield, VT, owned and
occupied by a j. Bryant, supposed 10 con.
tain 1856 acres in wood, tillage, moving, ana
pasture; house, barn. and sheds. with run
ming water and good well. Said farm is To-
Gated on the banks Of the Connecticut river,
about 90 miles from North Strattnrd village
a. rods from the church and school house
The farm cuts 80 tons OF good English hay
alld has an orchard of apples aud plums'
Will De sold at n great bargain, as am going
West. Terms: one-half cash. down, Apply
on the premises to A. j. BRYANT.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-04-17

as compared with the same period
of 1883, is f22I,O 900. A similar
comparison in regard to the work
ing expenses shows a decrease of
e64,OOO
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-04-17

N-NAANNNA f~AANAANNh AAAaN bAANA
speech OH Change in Cincinnati on
Saturday, in which he said that the
signs of the times favored a renew
al of business prosperity. Referring
to the new administration, he said
he believed the President meant to
insist upon honesty and fidelity in.
the public business, lie urged
business men to diligence in com
pelling politics to conform to honest
business principles.
1t was expected that the crisis in
the Illinois Senatorial struggle would
have been reached this week, but
another Democratic member Of the
Legislature died on Sunday, which
will still further postpone a decisive
vote,
The Democratic syndicate of
Texas, composed of its Senators and
Representatives, declare that if the
Democrats are not given the local
offices at once, they will kick. The
Democratic majority in Texas, re-
ported at late day, was 1872, 900.
Come to think of it, the South
ought tR conduct itself pretty well
in view of the fact that many of it's
best boys have had their hands
stuffed quite full of UNCLE Sans
best cake. Indeed, most of the
Democratic loaf has gone there Up
to date,
The strongest fight this fall in
iowa will be made on the Legisla-
ture. with the intention, il success
full, of breaking down the Prohibit
DRY law. 1t will have little better
prospect on account of there being
no United States Senatorship involv-
ed.
A Democratic politician in Wash
ington predicts that the Democrat
ic House will array itself solidly
against the President on the SILVER
question.
Two constitutional amendments
will have to be voted upon in Ohio
in October, the only one of general
interest being the proposition to
change the date of the state election
to November.
The Ohio Republicans are elated
so much over their success in the
town and city elections that they
think they can carry the state next
October by 10000 majority, and re-
turn two-thirds of the members Of
the Legislature,
AS an illustration of the manner
in which the election in Chicago
was conducted, it is said that in the
Second Precinct of the Ninth Ward
the ballots were received in an open
box. This is enough to justify
thrQwipg that precinct oqt. The
Republican Executive Committee
and the Committee of Safety ap-
pear to realize that their work has
only just begun, and are preparing
for q vigorous legal contest. Over
four thousand votes we've sworn in
by affidavit, and it is thought that
more than half OF these were fraud
ulent. Every such case is to be in
vestigated. Harrison's apparent
majority is only 293.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-04-17
COMMUNICATIONS,
To the Editor Of the Herald:

~ "t0 Atto0Of " "co LICTOtU
AS I have heard that l was cured
by the treatment of Mrs. Russell,
and that that physician so reported
it, | would like to say for the bene-
fit of those who are undecided in
respect to these wonderful cures
that | was cured" for about one
hour, and since that time have felt
full worse than before the treat
mcnt. In my opinion it is more fit
ting for the patient to determine
whether be is cured or not, than for
the physician. GEO. e. Horn.
Island Pond, VT, April IA, 1885.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-04-17
TAX SALE.

The nonresident proprietors of the town
ship of Ferdinand. and that part of ferdinand
formerly Brighton. and that part Of Fer
dinand formerly Wcnlook, and the township
of Lewis, both in the County OF Essex and
State OF Vermont, aIe hereby notified that
the tax assessed by an Act Of the Legislature
OF Vermont, passed November 10. A. r., 1881,
laying a tax on the townships OF Ferdinand
repairing roads and building bridges in said
towns hip of Ferdinand and said tax remains
either in whole or in part unpaid on the
following described lands in said towns TO wit:
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-04-17
LIBERATION NOTICE.

THIS ~ To notify all whom II may concern
that haye this day given my sons, George
b., ana John Piper, their time during their
minority, and | shall claim none of their
earnings nor pay any debts OF their contract.
ing after this date
Dated al Charleston, this 10th day OF April,
1889. A. u. PIPER
Witnesses, $. G. STREETER,
"' JOHN q. HILL.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-04-17
LIBERATION NOTICE.

This is to notify all whom it may concern
that have this day given my SON Iyora g.
Goodwin his time during the remainder of
his minority. Fshall claim none 81 his earn
ings npr pay any depts of his contracting
after this date. WIN. II. GOODWIN.
BRIG W, April Is, 1885.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-04-17
CRANDTRUNKR RAILWAY
WINTER ARIA NoEMENT
On and after September 8, and until further
notice. trains viii be run as follows:

On and after September 8, and until further
notice. trains viii be run as follows:
GOING WEST
Express train for Montreal. Chicago, and
the West. Will leave Portland at 80 u. NJ,
Gorham 5 81 p. m, Groseton junction !. Is p.
m, and Island Pond at 9.5l D. m. also at g. 90
a. m, both connecting at Richmond for Que
bee. Mixed train for Richsond will leave
Coaticook at LIS y. m. Mixed train for Island
Pord Will leave Gorham at l2hJ u. m and
GrovetOn Junction at 2.53 p. IN.
GOING EAST.
Express train for Gorham, Lewiston Port
land, and Boston will leave Montreal at 10 IS
p. IN. and Island Pond AT 6.45 a. m. Express
tram for Island Pond gnd Intern ediate sta.
tions will leave Montreal at $50 p. m. Mixed
train for Island Pond viii leave Montreal AT
7 a. IN, and SherbroOke at 2.22 p. IN. Mixed
trains for Portland will leave Gorham at S45
q. m, and 2l0p. m. Mixed train for Gorham
will leave Island Pond at 10 Il. m. aud Grove
ton Junction at ll55 a. m.
j. HICKSON,
General Manager.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-04-17
NOTICE, :.

Whereas my wife, Ellen T.. (Hancock)
Hudson, having left my bed and board with
out just cause or provocation, this is to forbid
all persons harborng or trusting her on my
account, as after this date l will hot be- res
ponsible for any debts contracted by her.
NJ. y. HUDSON.
Newark, VT, April 10, 1885.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-04-17
ACENTS WENTED!s

AGENTS! This grand book is now t-scng all others
fUt0 Ministers, Editors Critics, etc, quallfcdy
Torso and wish it odspeg We have many lady agents
who lay sold over zoe in their respective townshps VIZ
Tan few good asents- women-in this vicinity Il
we give Extra Terms. and pay freight Now IL TIE
to make money OF Our Circulars giving Special Tsrrs
y. W0RTEESGTGN u Co. Hartford Conn.