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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-08-28
ISLAND POND VERMONT, AUGUST 28 1885,

if my rods hadn't been on that house,
that family would have BEEN
Jenny turned to her brother in be
wilderment.
Don't talk, eh?" said Tom, in an
amused undertone.
The red haired man, perceiving that
he was not heard, disappeared, smilingly,
around the corner of the house, continu-
ing the account of the rescue of the
family of fourteen under his breath.
as that the lightning-rod man2" said
Jenny, anxiously.
Tom nodded.
The same dreadful suspicion came into
the mind of both.
"Uncle Philow said Jenny, family.
"Could it have been Uncle Philo? And
l told him everything! How dreadful I"
"DreadfulW said Tom, with unfeeling
mirth. 81 consider it extremely jolly.
He knows our opinion of him, anyhow,
and now ret him do his worst"
Uncle Philo's worst was vast surprise
to everybody.
Tom came home, week or so later,
holding thin letter, and handed it to
his sister.
"From Dalton" he said, sclemnly.
81 don't Care to have you open it. OF
course it's the formal notice of Uncle
Philo's proceedings against you"
Perhaps there was remembrance of a
kind look in certain pair of sharp little
eyes in Jenny's mind. At any rate, she
tore open the envelope b;avely.
1t contained merely two slips of paper
one a check representing a sum which
it took four figures to express; the other
a half-sheet of note-paper, with five
words written upon it:
"Your dowry-from Uncle Philo."
And the will was never contested. EN-.
ma A. Opper.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-08-28

Mr.. Rheem. who has charge of the
reptile specimens in the Smithsonian In
stitute, Contradicts much of the popu-
lar belief as to snakes. Some of the most
dreaded have no existence. The hoop
snake, which takes the end of its tail in
its mouth, and rolls over and over like
hoop, killing everything it touches with
its venom; and the blow-snake, the
breath of which is deadly-are tictions.
AS serpents move about they are con-
stantly feeling ahead with the tongue;
and the forward thrust and peculiar
forkcd appearance of the organ has
given use to the false idea that with it
the stinging is done. 1t is generally
thought there are great number of
these poisonous snakes. In North Amer
lea there are but three species-the rat
tlesnake, the copperhead or moccasin,
and the coral. There are about thirty
varieties of these species altogether. The
copperhead is probably the most danger
Gus, as it is vicious, and never gives
warning of any kind before striking.
The rattlesnake, though more poisonous
than either of the others, will rattle at
the approach of anything, and try to get
away unless brought to bay, The coral
is much smaller, and native of the
Southern States. The bite is not neces-
sarily fatal if the proper remedies are
used in time, as, on account of its size,
the quantity of poison is small. When
a reptile strikes he throws his whole
body forward, and the fangs penetrate
the object against which they come. He
does not jump. The hinder part of the
body remains in position; and none of
our snakes are in the habit of reaching
more than half their length,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-08-28
YOUTH.

Oh, strange inconsequence Of youth,
When days we're lived from hand to mouth
And thought ran round an empty ring
In foolish, sweet imagining.
We handled love in childish fashion
The name alone and not the passion
The world and life wers things so ST a,
Our little wit encompasssG ALI
We took our being as our faith
For granted, drew our easy breath
And rarely stayed to wonder why
We were set here TO live and die.
Vague dreams we had, a grander Fate
Our lives would mold and dominate
Till we should stand some far-oif day
More godli6e than Of mortal clay.
Strong Fate! we meet thee but to find
A soul and all that lies behind,
We lose Youths Paradise and gain
A world of Duty and of Pain.
-EngliSh Illustrated Magazine.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-08-28

All the good things of this world are
no further good than as they are of use;
and whatever we may heap up to give to
others, we enjoy only as much as we can
use, and no more, - Defoe
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-08-28

Children should always be taught the
manly art of eifreIanCa
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-08-28

PhySiciafa's Prescription Carefully
Compounded, Day or Night.
Thanking the public for their very liberal
patronage in the past and soliciting contnu-
Ance, remain, Respectfully yours,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-03-21
RIFLE PRACTICE
As Prescribed in the Orders of the Adjutant
General-Other Orders.

General-0ther Orders.
The adjutant general has issued general
orders Nos. l, Q and of this years. series,
The first order has reference to rifle practice
according to Blunt's code and is herewith
appended:
Rife practice will hereafter form part of
the instruction of the NJ. n. G. All officers
will make themselves thoroughly familiar
with the system of instruction, etc. Com
pany officers will go through the entire
course prescribed for recruits. At least one
missioned officer will be present with
any part of his company on duty and field
officer will take command Of all attachments
of two or more companies. In practice Off
GERS will shoot first, then non-commissioned
officers, then privates. Company officers
will instruct the men while waiting their
turns to shoot, and see that correct elevation
and windage is given them before going to
the firing points. A surgeon will always be
detailed to accompany party in practice
The regimental inspector will have charge of
the instruction of all officers and men in his
regiment, and will be responsible to the
commanding officer that the practice is
properly carried out. He will occasionally
visit the several companies in their arInories
and supervise their instruction in gallery
and local target practice. On July 81 he
will make return of the classification of
the practice of his regiment and forward a
copy to the adjutant general with names OF
all marksmen and sharpshooters qualifying
and their scores. Men will shoot with the
piece issued each by the state, unless con-
demned.
Then follows technical instruction as to
ranges and targets for local practice and
during the annual ampments. An order
is also issued requiring that all reports aud
returns from regiments and companies must
be forwarded to the adjutant general within
thirty days within the time fixed for the
making of said reports, and all nfringements
of this order will be visited by penalty of
81 per day.
Order No. 3 provides that the annual in
spectiou Of the National Guard shall take
place in May at the stations of the respective
companies
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-03-21
AMUSEM ENTS.
A Good Play inely Enacted at the Grand
The Hoop of Gold" Company Collapses.

A Good Play inely Enacted at the Grand
The Hoop of Gold" Company Collapses.
The Grand contained fair-szed aud ap-
preeiative audience last night to enjoy the
performance of the beautiful domestic
drama, woman Against Woman" as
enacted by Maubury & Overton's really
splendid company. The drama is from the
pen of Frank Hornsby, who has succeeded In
constructing play repete with strong dra-
matte situations, coherent in plot and
Astounding in incidents of remarkable power
and pathos.
The interest Is absorbing in the manner
in which it attracts and holds the attention
of the audience, and in point of merit, as
compared with the clap-trap shows that
food the country, 1t is a Vaudyke portrait
against a tea-store chrome. The drama.
moreover, is splendidly acted, the cast being
strong throughout, and those who would
witness an artistic performance should not
fail to see this admirable play. The Wages
Of Sin" will be presented tonight, and
Woman Against Woman" at to-day's matt
nee
Manager Scott of the Grand yesterday re-
ceived telegram from the manager of the
Hoop of Gold'' company Informing him
that the show was stranded at Daven port. Ia.
The company was to have opened in St
Paul next week, but the dates are now off.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-03-21
Late Police Pickinrs

Thomas Qutnlan was arrested yesterday by
Detective Dan O'Conuor on charge OF lar
eeny. Thomas iugratiated himself into he
good graees of couple OF nonresident gen
tlemen Thursday night, aud was invited by
them 10 share their pleasures. This was
Just to the taste of the oiIy-tongued aud
slippery Tom-the golden opportunity for
which be louged. It was not long before he
coutrived to relieve one OF the gentlemen OF
his watch aud to make himself scarce. He
vas 'Hyi' enough to '-piuca' the ticker -
but not quite ay enough 10 escape being
taken for the theft
David Demling was eollared By Officer
CoTuik on suspicion OF being engaged in
the same liue as the individual mentioned
ABOVE de viii have chance 20 clear him
self this morning.
I. Boyutou was very drunk aud from TIE
racket BE was kicking up when Officer Cor
nix came Sloug must have swallowed great
quantity Of that poison denomiu ztei Is Jersey
lightning. &c had SIS. - on ais person.
aud be VII therefore be aole 10 escape service
to the city 70. the o9ense Of being I'd
and IL
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-03-21
HIS NAME WAS DENNIS.
The Danger of Visiting Dance Hall Exem-
pfifed-A Grist of Minor Sinners.

pfifed-A Grist of Minor Sinners.
His eyes were like the twilight,
His nose bloomed as the rose,
And his locks were fierce and upright
AS when blizzard blows.
His name might have been Dennis, that is
if appearances counted for anything, for he
had met the enemy and got knocked out in
the first round. But it wasn't, it was plain
John Nelson, and his nose blossomed with
blood like the leaves of a caulifower in au-
tumn. His mug looked like crazy quilt or
hand-painted screen, and it was difficult to
tell which part of his face had gotten the
worst of it. Having partaken slightly of
distilled joy he went into John Waubrau-
therg's saloon at Sixth ard Wacouta
streets, this being the same man who runs
dance hall in the vicinity. Nelson states
that one of the damsels commenced to fool
with him when the man with the long name
approached and proceeded to decorate his
cOuntenance. He presented the appearance
of busted gladiator, and his wounded face
and feelings were soothed by the application
of a warrant for his assailant's arrest.
James White had looked upon the bug
juice when it sparkled and it laid him out
as fiat as the proverbial pancake. When his
case was called yesterday he made no re-
Spouse and his bail of SO was confscated.
John Schantstrom was charged with selling
liquor without license, but as he had pro-
cured parchment the case was dismissed on
payment of the costs.
Mrs. Dunbar was charged with disorGerly
conduct. On st. Patrick's dav she met a
respectable lady on the street and called her
several very Objectionable names. The court
gave her quiet talk and she gave bonds to
keep the peace.
Edward Stewart and Henry Wilson were
charged with the larceny of a trunk from
john Dubois, and the larceny of mink boa
from Vale Davis. The hearing was contin-
ued to the 23d inst
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-03-21
THE WEST SIDE UNION.
It Falls Back on that Same Old Levee as q
Topic of Discussion.

Topic of Discussion.
The board of directors of the West Side
Citizens union was held last evening in
Rebholz hall. The levee was the subject
mostly dwelt upon. On being questioned
as to the progress of the enterprise, Aid. St.
Peter stated that, so far as he knew, but
little had been done. Mr.. Lienau said
that it was all wrong to have so
much delay. The grade of State street
should be established, and the
dirt from the river should be used to grade
State and other streets. At the suggestion
of the chair he offered resolution urging
the council to establish the grade of State
street and Fillmore avenue Immediately, so
that the dirt taken from the river in cOnse-
quence of the govern ment improvements
might be utilized on those two thoroughfares,
and on the approaches to the Robert street
bridge. Capt. Stsrkey was opposed to con-
sidering the matter. 1t was premature.
Mr.. Lienau thought it was just the time to
talk about it if it was proposed to accomplish
anything.
Judge Wood thought it would be best to
refer the resolution to the committee on Mis-
sissippi river and levee, and on his motion
it was so referred
WABASHA BRIDGE.
Capt. Starkey called the attention of the
board to the fact that teams were driven
across the bridge at rate of speed that was
loo fast, and that the bridge was being Sc
riously injured. A resolution offered by him
calling the attention of the council to the
fact, and urging that body to enforce the Or
dlnance on the subject, and also to appoint
or detail policeman to watch the travel
over that structure was adopted, and the
secretary was directed to send the resolution
TO the mayor and council.
THE WATER SUPPLY.
Aid. St. Peter explained that new chem
ical had been ordered for the Sixth ward,
which he thought would answer the purpose.
Capt. Wood did not agree with the alderman.
He demanded water. The little pop factory
might do under some circum stances, but the
buildings in West St. Paul are too numerous
and too costly to rely on so frail reed. The
matter was dropped without action.
THE SIXTH WARD SEWER.
Mr.. Lienau offered a resolution that was
adopted, to the effect that the sanitary condi-
ton of the Sixth ward demands that imme-
date steps be taken to construct a main
sewer through the flats, to dispose of the
many pools of stagnant water, and that in
the opinion of the union snch sewer should
be built out of the general sewer fund of
the city. Capt. Starkey said there was always
scramble for the bonds, an 1 if West st.
Paul did not look out she would not get any
of them at all.
JOHN STREET BRIDGE.
committee consisting of Messrs. Wilde.
Burton and Prescott was appointed to call the
attention of the authorities to the John street
bridge and have it put in safe condition.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-03-21
ARMY TRANSPORTATION.
Bids Opened at Department Headquarters
Yesterday for the Transportation
of Supplies.

or supplies.
Bids were opened at department head
quarters at Fort Smelling yesterday for wagon
transportation for military supplies in Mon
tana and Dakota for the year commencing
July l, and ending June 80, 1886. The
routes bid on were as follows:
No. l, Glendive to Camp Poplar river,
Mont, So miles. No. 2, Custer station to
Fort Custer, 80 miles. No. 8, Custer station
to Fort McGinnis, 40 miles. No. 4, Broad
water landing to Fort Assiniboine, 10 miles
No. 5, Helena to Fort Assinboine, 1875 miles.
No. 6, Bartlett to Fort Totem, 80 miles.
No. Z, Webster TO Fort Sssetou, 23L
miles. No. s, Bismarck to Fort Yates, go
miles. No. 9, Running Water to Fort Ram
DAN, 36 miles. No. 10, Pierre to Fort Meade
III miles.
In all thrty-seven bids were received, the
names of the bidders and their place of resi-
dence being as follows:
John L. Burns Glendive: H. F. Douglas.
Fort Yates; l. W. Power, Benton; w. B.
jordan, st. Paul; Theodore Borup, Fort
Custer; Paul Mccormick, junction; Paul
Mccormick, Junction; Joseph H. Graham,
Junction; w. B. Jordan, st. Paul; Singleton
Buford, Junction; Asel Kyes, Yankton Paul
Mccormick, Junction; Theodore Borup,
Fort Custer; j. II. Graham, Junction:
W. B. Jordan, st. Paul; s. Buford, juno
ton; Asa Kyes, Yankton; c. E. Conrad,
Benton; D. G. Brown. Benton; Joseph II.
Graham, Junction; J. W. Power. Benton; C.
E. Conrad, Benton; j. W. Power, Benton;
ID. G. Browne, Benton; S. Buford. June
ton; Frank Palmer, Fl. Totten; f. D. Com
ings, st. Paul; +. d. Comincs, St. Paul; j .
Vanderstorck, Fl. Sisseton Israel J. Harmon,
Webster; George J. Macnider. Bismarck: H.
+. Douglas, TT. Yates; s. F. Lambert, Bis
marck; james Kervin, Bismarck; D. L.
Pratt, Jr., -; c. ". Carpenter, ST. Paul:
W B. Jordan, st. Paul.
The bids were on basis of per 100 pound s
for 100 miles, and they were taken under
ndYiSpment
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-03-21
The Base Ball Grounds.

Manager Thompson Of the Base Ball club
received telegram from Mr.. J. W. Stins son
Yesterday, saying that the grounds on West
Seventh street would not be leased for base
ball purposes this year. This puts a new
aspecton the prospects Of the club, and the
situation looks more complicated. The fnau-
cial success Of the club is insured, but it
seems almost impossible to select suitable
location. Parties having suitable grounds
within the city limits, and DESTROYS Of rent
ing the same. will please address Mr.. Thotnp-
500. 1t Is understood that the subscription
fund is about completed, and nothing nor
remains but to secure the grounds.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-03-21
THE FINAL ACT.
The Remains of Mrs. Barrett to be Sent
Home.

Home
The remains Of Mrs. Barrett, one of the
victims to the double tragedy Of last Wednes-
day night, were on yesterday prepared for
the grave and the body of the Inflated woman
will be forwarded to her parents, who reside
in Neillsville, Wis. The cruel and CHASTITY
wound in her right temple has been deity
concealed by the arrangement of one of her
tresses and the remains now present vastly
different appearance from the horrifying
spectacle presented on the night of the
murder.
The unfortunate woman had been twice mar
ried, and the body will now be taken to the
scene of her girlhood. 1t is said that she
was once favorite belle of Wisconsin, and
before her marriage the petted darling of
rich and influential parents. She has many
friends and relatives in Wisconsin, her
brother-in-law being one of the most popu-
lar hotel proprietors of La Crosse.
The funeral of H.W. Kellogg, whose insane
infatuation was the occasion Of the tragedy,
is expected to take place to-day. Mr.. Kellogg
was also from Wisconsin, having only few
years ago been prominent merchant and
the postmaster of one Of the most fourishing
cities of the Badger state. He met with bus
mess reverses in st. Paul about month
ago and this may have had something to do
with unsettling his mind.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-03-21
REPORT OF THE CITY PHYSICIAN
Interesting Facts as Shown by the Semi-An-
nual Report of DR.. Ancker.

Interesting Facts as Shown by the Semi-An-
nual Report of DR.. Ancker.
City Physician Aneker has completed
his semi-anuual report, which contains the
following information:
Patients treated at the city and county hos
pital 2GS; of these 46 remain under treat
mrut, 1919 have been discharged and IS have
died. OF the cases treated IS were of 4 sur.
gical nature, 1862 are classed under the head
OF general diseases, IL were confinement
cases. or the general diseases treated %
were typhoid fever. The causes of death are
as follows: Bright's disease l, cancer of
womb /. cancer OF stomach l, chronic alco-
hoiism and meningitis /, hamilton l. rail-
way injury l, consumption 4, pyaemia =,
typhoid fever +, heatr disease /, eancrum
oris, l.
In addition to work his as medical officer
at the CITY and county hospital, he has dur
ing the period named made, "a CITY aud
county physician, 1888 professional calls,
1850 of these being to outdoor poor, 243 to
the hospital, - TO the county Jail, ST to the
city hall and 81 to the poor farm.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-03-21

and largely Increased their stock. This,
coupled with an adverse business season, is
the cause of the firms financial
trouble. The immediate cause of the sus-
pension is that the Minneapolis Furniture
company, creditor, was about to get judg-
ment against the firm, and in order that all
creditors might share equally. and not one
above the majority. the assignment was
made as mentioned above. The firm was
rated fairly in commercial circles,
and are well spoken of. 1t
is thought an arrangement can be made with
the creditors and an extension granted
whereby business can be continued.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-03-21
Suspended Business.

The frE Of Feraald s Wheeler. doing $
furniture business GU Seventh street uesr
Sihlev have made sn assignment to William
Foulkc, an attorney in the Gilellau block.
Il IS believed that the liabilities aud assets
viii not be far FROM equal-abOut
Sl6.o0O each. The firm came here
about three YEARS aSo. and purchased the
business % Hail. the furniture dealer. then
doing business on Jackson street. After
ward thev removed to the present location
on SeventA street. more com mcdious room.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-03-21
Assessment for Olel.lg, Widening and
Extension Of Arn]tr0lg Street.
OFFICE OF THE Board OF PUBLIC worKs.
OFFICE OF THE BOARD or PUBLIC WORKS,
CITY or ST. PAUL, MINI, March 10, 1885.

The Board Of Public Works in and for the cor
poration Of the City Of 81. Panl, Minnesota, will
meet at their Office in said city at p. on the
9Th day Of April A. D., 1885. 70 make an
assessment Of benefits. damages, costs and ex-
penses arising from the opening, widening and
extension Of InstroDg street from Seventh (7th)
street 10 Drake street, in said city, on the prop
erty on the line Of said opening. widening and
eztensiou, and on s7ch other property az may 10
deemed benefited or damaged thereby.
The land necessary TO be condemned and taken
for said opening, widening and extension ia de-
schbed as follows, to-wit:
The south thirty (20) feet Of the south half
N of northeast quarter u Of northeast quar-
ter M Of southeast quarter ~ Of section
eleven 11), town twenty eight (2s), RANGE TWEEN
ty-tbree (2s), being in the City Of st, Paul, Min
neSota.
All persons interested are hereby notified TO DO
present at said time and place Of making said
assessment and viii be heard
JOHN FARRIEGToN, President.
Official:
r. L. GoRxAx, Clerk Board Of Public Works.
1881.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-03-21
THE COURTS.
before Judge McGrorsy.I

IBeiofs dlilZs h-5foftg-T
Estate of Azel S. Leonard, deceased; viii
received with petition for probate OF same !;
bearing April Is. a. 10 a. IN.
Estate Of Albra z. Barrett. deceased; spe-
ciaI administrator appointed and petition
for general letter, fled; hearing April 10, at
IN m
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-03-21
STREET SAYINGS.

Last year the people of ST. Paul determined
that 4 considerable number of our streets
should be sidewalked with stone. Though
some liberty was allowed our citizens to Sc
lect such quality of stone as they desired,
or to substitute concrete in the place Of stone
If they wished, the result of the matter was
that the "Ohio stone" was selected in pre-
ference to all other kinds, Tor the reason that
il was smooth, durable, could be cnt into slabs
of any required size or thickness and was
free from depression on the surface which
existed in other stones where it was said the
water could collect aud cause the walk to be
slippery. Altogether the Ohio stone was
generally regarded as the very best that could
De obtained, though it came to s. or IS per
front foot. at came high, but We had TO
have it, Well, tue stone was laid, and
now We have an opportunity Of see
ing how it stood the winter. In =
number of places on Third street aud
especially in front of the Savings bank on
the corner OF Third aud Robert streets, the
stone looks as though it bad been 5Iistered
aud peeled of TO the depth Of an eighth Of
an inch or more At this point the peeling
extends over surface OF three or four feet
square, and is the most extensive one no
ticed on that thorouEhfare. These spots will
be fou0d to Be quite numerous between
wabasha sud Jackson streets Il NAV be-
come = mstter OF serious consideration for
the CITY authorities as 10 whether, after al.
a mistake has not been made in The selec-
ton of the stone for sidewalks TIE matter
viii undoubtedly receive due attention.
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