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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20
The MOTOR MAN.
A Visit by Newspaper Man to Keely's
Workshop.


Keely is close and suspicious about every
thing pertaining to his motor. He guards his
shop carefully. The correspondent was invited
to visit the machine and witness its working.
The visit was made at night. Keely is big,
burly man, and looks like blacksmith. He
has an intelligent face and a bright, keen eye.
He began his experiments by pouring an ordi-
nary tumblelful OF water into whathe called his
generator" and then took up q violin and
attuned the vibrations" until he said they
were in accord, Tuning up machinery with a
fiddle was only one of the singular features of
the entertainment The generator was in ono
room and the engine in another. There were
numerous good sized ragged holes through the
plaster, on the side walls and overhead, made
as was explained, by nuts and bolts flying off at
times when the power had become too vigor-
Gus. An old engine ofapparently great strength
way lying at one side of the room; having
been displaced because it was not strong
enough. To man who talks about thirty
forty or fifty thousand pounds pressure to the
square inch, iron and steel seems to be weak
materials. Some interesting experiments We're
made indicating that from some cause an i'm
mense power was secured. Then something
broke and the experiments had to end.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20
DOWNFALL OF A COUNT,
Once Capitalist, He Becomes a CommO
Chicago Tramp.

Once Capitalist, He Becomes a Common
Chicago Tramp.
Theodore Won Spreckleson, German count,
once wealthy capitalist, was recently
arrajgned in Chicago Police court, charged
with improper conduct. He is now common
tramp, penniless and friendless. lie owned a
large vineyard in California II years ago. That
was sold, and the count came to Chicago and
opened gorgeous saloon, which proved fail
ure, its manager lacking business ability. He
secured book keepers position in mercan-
tile house, but became defauter, and narrow
ly escaped go ng to the penitentia1y, friends
making up the deficit in his accounts. Two
years ago he became the posessor of small
fortune and married rich widow. His reform
did not last long, the widow left him, and Won
Spreckleson soon sunk to the lowest level.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20
IMPORTANT DISCOVERY.
Valuable Family Plate Discovered In q
Bank Vault.


HARTFORD, Ct, March IL, 1856 George
?. Brinley to-day fully identified as the Brin-
ley family plate lot of antique silver warc
found in the vault of the Hartford National
Bank ye sterday afternoon. 1t was in an an
tique chest which the bank officers believed 10
contain ancient records of the bank, and had
not cared to disturb. An attorney searching
for evidence for one of the French spoliaton
claims was permitted by the president of the
bank to open the chest, under the belief that
some papers OF possible value might be found
On forcing the lid mass of glittering silver
ware was revealed. There was tradition
among the present officers of the bank that n
quarter ola century ago the Brinley plate had
mysteriously disappeared, and steps taken by
the bank last night led to the full Identification
by Mr. Brinley to-day. Each piece bears the
crest of the Melbourne family of England,
from which the Brnleys descend, and indie
pendent Of its historical worth, the real value
OF the plate is several thousand dollars. The
chest is believed 10 have been placed in the
bank by the late George Brinley of this city,
gentleman of large fortune and widely known
as an antiquarian and owner of the famous
Brinley library sold in New York few years
ago.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20
ScrofuIa HumOY

Turks In the blood Of nearly every one and is liable.
upon slight ocAon 70 develop in painful and dis
agreeable FORMS Consumption undoubtedly serofula
Of the lungs Ne iemedy has been more successful
than Hoods SarsApArlla in thoroughly cleansing the
blood and eradcAtng every form Of serOfus from the
human system.
''Having used Hoods SArsapArilla the past sir or
Soven months for scrofulA and pimpes on my face,
which have had for II ysArs or more. can recon-
mend the medicine 70 even similarly troubled
fdent that they will be benefited by TIP. A. Du.
cHEsNE, Northampton. Mass.
'ThAvs taken Hoods sArssparillS and found IL ben
sfcial for pimples the face and impure blood ~
CHARLES GRAIN, Portsmouth, o.
For years. spring aud fall, had scrofulous
out my legs. and for two years was not
free from them at all. l suffered very much. Last
May began taking Hoods Sarsapsrila, and before
had taken two bottles the healed and the humor
left me. &C. A. ARNOLD. Arnold. Ne.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20

Gas is used in few bedrooms in Europe
and in very few upper class houses. II
is being taken out of pretty nearly all the
old houses in England and on the cont,
nent. 1t is deemed unhealthy, consum
ing the fresh air of the rooms, beside
being very hot light, having the prop
erty of soiling the ceilings and dimmina
the paintings. Lamps and candles are
taking the place of gas in all houses, ex-
cept possibly in halls, kitchens and like
rooms
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20
Cuban ReyoIutionists Executed,

KEY WEST, FLA, March 1.-THE Cuban
flags are at halt mast, in mourning for General
Boneachea and his companions, the news of
whose death at Santiago de Cuba has just been
received The Diario de la Marina, in its cup
plement of the seventh instant, says: can Off
cial telegram announces the execution, ut half
past eight o'clock this morning, within the es-
plan de, close to the Castillo del Moro, at San
tiago de Cuba, of Ramon Bonachea and Cor
nelio 0. Ropesa, white, and Plutarco Estrada,
Bernandipo Torres ard Pedro Cestero, colored,
chiefs OF the flibustorihg expedition recently
captured in the vicinity OF Manzanlo by a
steam launch belonging to the Spanish gunboat
Carload
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20

We give hundreds Of testimonials as TO positive
ofscrofua. Of them cases ven up as Abs0-
lutely ineurAbe. Take Hoods SarsapArillG and you
will be secure from serofulA.
Three years ago scrofula broke out on my faces
head and ears so they were one solid sore, my hair
fell or my sight and hearing were impaired COM
menced taking Hoods Sarsaparilla and in one year
was entirely cured. Mas. MARY x. PAEKNAn, De1-
ter Me-
''Ihave been troubled with scrofula great deal,
and was advised to use Hoods Sarsaparilla have
DOW taken three bottles and have nearly ersdicated
the scrofula from my system. w. A. PERHT'
Bourne Mass
~ had four scrofulous my feet. which
grew so bad that could not wear a shoe Nothing
which took did any good till one day l 81"
Hoods Sarsaparila advertised in paper and decided
to tryit have taken two bottles and the sores arc
almost entirely healed. Nina ApDIE PITTS, South
patadnm N Y
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20
To Navigata the Air.

A Willoughby, Lake county, O., man, who
refuses to give his name for publication, has
invented what he calls an "aerial bus" The
inventor claims that his balloon can be handled
with as much accuracy and safety in the air as
acommon sailing vessel on the sea. 1t consists
of a balloon made of composition of copper,
platinum, steel and other materials, to which
is attached, by means of chain and reel, n
tug carrying a double, right and left hand pro-
'ppller wheel. The inventor says all he lacks
to assert the practcability OF operating his
"'bus" is capital.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20
GEN. GRANT BETTER AGAIN.
An AstrOlOger Calls With a HoroscoI
That is Slightly Defective,

An AstrOlOger Calls with a Horoscop.
That Is Slightly Defective.
"Gen. Grant is in much better condition
than he was few days ago." DR., j. H. Douglas
said on the 10Th inst. ITO look at his face
you would not suppose that there was any
thing the matter with him at all. He wanted
to come down to dinner to-day, but his family
would not let him. They thought it would
fatigue him too much"
Queer people often call at Gen. Grants
house, East Sixty-sixth street, with sugges-
tions for his cure The other evening an
astrologer called and succeeded in seeing Col
Fred Grant. He said he had cast Gen. Grants
horoscope, and fixed on six days when Gen
Grant would be very low and in great danger
He thought that the general would die on
March II, but he was not sure, as the horo scope
was slightly defective, because he had not been
able to learn the exact hour of Gen. Grants
birth. With most astrologers this would be a
good deal more than slight defect, but this
astrologer didn't mind little thing like that
too much.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20
Novel Training of Horses

Major A. X. Arnold of the sixth cavalry, To-
Gated at Fort Bayard, N. NJ, informs the War
Department that he has succeeded in training
horses Of the Company to lie still while oaval
ry men are firing over them Out of four troops
averaging 50 horses each. 100 horses have
been thus trained The time required has
been one hour each day for three months,
barring Saturdays, Sundays and inclement
weather. The horses thus far trained will lie
down upon the rider taking hold of their left
leg. Major Arnold says the animals become
exceedinglygentle under the training and re-
main quiet while their riders, in any position
are shooting over them.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20

The purest, sweetest and best Cod Liver Oh
in the world, manufactured from fresh, healthy
livers, upon the seashore. IL Is absolutely
pure and sweet. Patients who have once
taken Il prefer Il to all others. Physicians
have decided It superior to any Of the other
oils in market Made by Caswel, Hazard
q Co, New York.
CHAPPED HANDS, face, pimples and rough
skin cured by using Juniper Tar Soap, made by
Caswell, Hazard & Co, New York.
"Hough ON Pain" Plaster.
Porous and strengthening, improved, the
best for baehache, pains in chest or side, rheu-
matism Neuralgia. Csc. Druggists or mall
Beautiful Head Of Hair,
long, silken in texture, rich chestnut brown,
reaching to the ground; such are the effects oil
the Justly celebrated and widely known Carbo-
line, the prince Of all Hair RestoIers.
Catarrh of the Bladder.
Singing, irritation, Inflammation, all Kidney
and Urinary Complaints, cured by "Buchu-
Paiba." 81.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20
What the Sexton Said,

Mr.. Lewis Edwards, Sexton Of Mt
Vernon Place Church, Washington, d.
c., certifies that for several months past
he had been suffering with severe
cough which distressed him day and
night. He was very much debilitated,
with constant pains in his chest. After
trying various remedies he used the
Red Star Cough Cure, which gave him
entire relief,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20

"Don't know what ails me lately, Can't
eat well-can't sleep well. Can't work, and
don't enjoy doing anything. Amt really sick,
and l really amt we'll Feel all kind o. played
out, someway." That is what scores of men
say every day If they would take Dr.
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery" they
would soon have no occasion to say it. 1t
purifes the blood, tones up the system and
fortifles it against disease. 1t is great anti
bilious remedy as well. y
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20
Susuuehanna Ice GORGE,

The condition of the ice gorge in the Sus =
quehsnna river at Wilkesbarre, Pa, is giving
rise to serious apprehension. The cold wealth.
or for the last six weeks made ice of enormous
thickness, and it is believed at some points that
the ice is frozen to the bottom. few days of
warm weather by melting the snow on the
upper course of the river will create dsas-
trous flood, as the ice gorge. which is several
miles long, will cause the water to back up.
The ice gorge begins near Plymouth and ex.
tends seven miles mp the river to Pittston, and
there is also another heavy gorge about Turk
hammock,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20
WAR IN CENTRAL AMERICA

Formally Declared and the Treaty JeO-
pardized-BarrlOs' Ambition to Rule.
LA LIBERTAD, San Salvador, March IL, via
Galveston.-War has been formally declared
and great excitement prevails here, where it
was thought that Barrios would hold off until
the Nicaragua treaty was settled. His anxi-
ETY. to dominate the whole OF Central America,
however, has proved stronger than his pru-
dence. 1t is feared that this step will kill all
chance for the ratif alton of the treaty.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20
Plenty Of Mix for her Calf.

William M. Singerlys Holstein heifer Con.
stance S. beat the world on Monday as a two
year-old old, giving elghty-on pounds of milk
in one day. Constance S. had her first calf on
Feb 49, Constance S. was cqlved on May II,
1882 She is by Crown Prince third mo. 625)
out of imported Kathrin mo. 5lO) Crown
Prince third was by Crown Prince, full brother
to the famous COW Echo, which died few days
ago. Echo bad given 2S,775 pounds of milk in
one year.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20
The Washington Monument

Mr.. John c. Goodridge, Jr., nm engineer who
has had large experience in the construction
and repair of heavy foundation works, has
issued a pamphlet in which he questions the
stability of the Washington Monument with
its existing foundations. He says it has been
demonstrated that monument can be raised
to the height OF 300 feet on such a soil as un
derlies the Washington Monument, but
that it en- be sustained there is still to be
proved.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20
Blown nto Atoms

A magazine containing 5000 pounds OF nitro.
glycerinc at the Rock Glycering Company's
works, three miles from Bradford, Pa, ex
ploded recently, killing the proprietor and an
employe. The factory, 25 feet away, was
blown into fragments. One body was found
200 feet away. All the bones we're broken,
but the skin was intact. The proprietor
weighed 100 pounds. One OF two pieces of
flesh were the only trace that could be found
OF him. Trees were torn up by their roots and
great holes were made in the earth.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20
The New Mistress of the White House.

Miss Cleveland, the new lady of the White
House, has naturally been closely scrutinized.
The general verdict is favorable, except as to
her short hair, There is rumor that it is
proposed to call meeting of society women to
unite in round robin urging her to supply the
deficiency by the resources of art. She has ex-
tremely gentle and modest manners, and is far
removed from the typical female lecturer, but
the short hair has certainly given Washington
O moral shock.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20
Besst on ali SIDES

By malaria, how shall we escape the dread in
fectioni Is the question which the denizens Of
fever and ague districts ask themselves. The
answer comes from former sufferers who for
yesrs have escaped the visitatiJns of the peri
Odic scourge, through the protecting Influence
Of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. When the nee
essity for using preventive measures arises, use
this means of prevention at once. 1t regulates
the liver facilitates digestion, and hberates i'm
purities from the system, when such exist, by
promoting healthful action of the bowels and
kidneys. Act early. In all regions where
miasmatic vapors breed disease, it is absolutely
necessary to be provided with safeguard, and
this is true, though sojourn in such localities
Is DIES ined to be brief. No one can afford to
breathe malaria for a short time. The Bitters
is a sovereign specific for rheumatism, debility
and nervousness. Keep 1t on hand.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20
AN INSULT TO ENGLAND,
The British COlOrs Hauled Down and the
German Flag Raised.

German Flag RAISED.
LONDON, March 9, lS85.-Letters from Ma
deira state that advices from the west coast of
Africa are to the effect that the Germans have
hauled down the British flag and hoisted the
German at Victoria, the English mission town,
situated at the head OF Ambas bay, adjoining on
the south the Cameroons territory. Mr.. White,
the Engl sh consul, protested against such ac-
ton, but his opposition was UNDECIDED. Mr..
White then started down the Old Calabar on
special steamer, en- route to the nearest British
station, to report the affair to his government.
Consl White has entered q formal protest
againt the action of the Germans, which has
greatly excited the British west coast settle
ments.
Victoria formerly belonged to the English
Baptist Missionary Society. The society pur-
chased the site from the natives, but, desiring
to be relieved of the task of governing the
place, handed the territory over to England.
Mr. Hewitt acting under orders sent TO him by
Earl Granville, annexed Victoria to the Brit
ish empire in July, 1884,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20
Counterfeit conners.

The treasury department has received from
the assistant treasurer at New Y ork specimens
of counterfeit one-cent pieces, which are b.
leved to have obtained extensive circulation
in New York and vicinity. The counterfeit is
made solely of copper, whereas the genuine
coin is alleged with nickel. As nickel is more
valuable than copper, the manufacture of a
good counterfeit consisting entirely of the
baser metal would prove lucrative business
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20
Southern fruit Yields.

Advices from Mississippi and Arkansas re-
garding the strawberry crop are to the effect
that, owing to the wet and cold weather, it will
be backward, but it stands we'll preserved, and
the outlook Is good for an average crop. The
prospect for peaches in Arkansas, Texas and
Mississippi is good, but the crop will be late.
Some damage has been done to tender varie-
ties, especially Crawtords, but the general
Weld nr0miSas wall
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20

The United States grand jury in New York
have found joint indictment against Capt
Charles w. Bracket, who until recently was
the head of the special agents department. ut
the custom house, and Capt. james S. Chalker,
his assistant. The indictments are founded
upon the information obtained by the
custom house commission during their
inquiry into charges of differentiation of
goods at the custom house. The charges
against these officials are receiving brides from
imnortera
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20
"I Feel So Well"

II want to thank you for telling me Of DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription writes a
lady to her friend. 'sFor long time l was
un t to attend to the work of my household.
/ kept about, but felt thoroughly miserable.
had terrible backaches, and bearing-down
sensations across me and was quite weak and
discouraged. l sent and got some of the
medicine after receiving your letter. and it
has cured me. 1 hardly know myself. feel
SO well u
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20
The Brazilian Parliment.

This Parliament opened on the 9th inst. The
Emperor, in his speech, announced that Brazils
foreign relations were Of a friendly nature and
asked that the extinction of slavery be dealt
with gradually, in order that the sacrifice
might be as small as possible without interior
ing with the productive strength of the
country assesSsH
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20

The London Medical Times recently
published the result of an elaborate in
quiry recently instituted by the editor
into the merits of canned fruits. 1t con,
cludes that the evidence is overwhelm.
ingly in favor of the wholesomeness Of
such goods.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20
Mexican Concession Withdrawn.

The Mexican government has withdrawn the
concession made to the Mexican National Com
pany, organized during the latter part of last
year by Count De PREF, who has recently been
in the United States arranging the affairs ofthe
company and endeavoring to raise ST., 100000
among American capitalists.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20

LYNoHBURG, Va, March 7, 1885. Excited
crowds have filed the city court house for the
past two days during the trial of John Miller,
WHO murdered Royal Mathews head waiter OF
the Arlington Hotel, last Saturday with a
knife. He was this evening sentenced to
saunn vnars, iAlnrisnnnnnt
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20
A RUSSIAN MOVEMENT.
Four Thousand Troops Said to Hav
LEFT Tiflis for Asknhnd.

CALCUTTA, March IL, lSS5.-It is reported
that 1000 Russian troops left Tifis fortnight
ago, going toward Askabad, Measures arc
being taken to increase the number of the re
serves of the native army. The Indian gov
eminent will probably recommend the perma-
nent addition Of 1000 English and 1000 ma
tive so ldlers 10 the Indian garrison.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20
ltaIv,s Military Resources

The italian war Office has ordered the prepa.
ration of list of drafts of all the available ro-
bust men in all the italian regiments The
order is made with view to ascertain the re-
sonrces Of the army for FOREIGN selYice.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20
Nrw VoRK Anril a 1890

NEW lUhhi FpIII ., IIOd
SIR: have the honor to transmit to your
Excellency the information of your unani'
nous election to the Office of President of the
United States of America. Suffer me, sir, to
indulge the hope that so suspicious mark OF
public confidence will meet your appreciation,
and be it considered as sure pledge of the
affection and support you are to expect from
a free and enlightened people. lam, sir, with
sentiments OF respect, your obedient humble
servant. JOHN LANGDoN
To his Ex'cy GEORGE WASHINGTON, ESQ.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20

Don't say there is no help for Catarrh, Hay
Fever and Cold in Head, since thousands tes-
THY that Ely's Cream Balm has entirely cured
them. 1t supersedes the dangerous use of
liquids and snuffs. 1t is easily applied with the
finger and gives relief at once. Price 50 cts. at
druggists. 60 cents by mail. Send for circular.
Ely Bros, Owego, n. Y.
have had catarrh in head and nostrils for
ten years so bad that there was great sores in
my nose, and one place was eaten through. l
got Ely's Cream Balm. Two bottles did the
work. but am still usingit. My nose and head
is well. l feel like another man.-Chas. 8.
McMlen, Sibley, Jlckson Co. Mo.
Ely Bros, have been afflicted with catarrh b.
purchased bottle of your Cream Balm. 1t
has effected complete cure.-H. G. Abbot,
81 Grant Ave, Allegheny City, Pa.