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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-17
BOARDERs JUMP FROM FIRE.
Intense Excitement at - Blaze In
Brooklyn, N. y.

A fire which broke out in the large double,
three-story boarding house known as the
Harper House, at Nos. l05 and l07 Clark
street. Brooklyn, caused the most intense ex-
citement for a time, and several per-
sons, in their efforts to escape from
the burning building, were more or
less injured. The house was kept by
Mrs. Coombes. When the fire broke out
there were about so Loariers and SER
wants asleep in the house. The injured psr-
sons were those on the third floor Mrs
Coombes says she was awakened by SER
want, and they at once began to arouse the
other occupants. g. Coom6s, broker, who
slept on the third floor, jumped from a win
dow for second story porch, but missed it.,
and fell upon the sidewalk. His skull was
fractured and he will probably d e. A num-
Der Of boarders got upon the porch, and some
jumped to the ground. Two young men
who were passing found ladder with which
they rescued - persons from the porch
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-17
DR.. M'GLYEN'S DESERTI0N.
BELIEF THAT III. WILL BENE-
FIR THE GEORGE MOVEMENT.
why Many Catholics HefuSed Theft
suppOrt.-K nights Of labor Favor
the Land Tax Doctrine.

1t is said by friends Of Henry George that
DR.. McGlynn's desertion will provo very
beneficial to the George movement. DR..
McGlynn's activity in the movement caused
many Catholics who would otherwise have
favored it, to refuse their support. This
largely accounts for the falling of in the
George vote last fall, the previous years
election having occurred before DR.. McGlynn
was denounced by the church, and Catholics,
therefore being at liberty then to cooperate
in cause with which he was identified.
Mr.. George knew this, but never wavercc
in his support OF his old friend
DR.. McGlynn, in his troubles. Now that DIR.
Mc(Tlynn has withdrawn from the George
ranks, a very happy solution of the difficulty,
from the point Of view OF Mr.. Georges friends,
has been reached. Mr.. George is relieved of
the burden of an ally who was obnoxious TO
most Catholics, and yet he has observed all
the obligations cf friendship, and is not to
blame for the breach. The land tax theory
will now appeal to the public for support on
its scientific merits, untrammelled by the re-
lgious prejudice which had become mixed
up with it. 1t is also stated that more friend
" relations will hereafter exist between the
Knights of Labor and the Henry
George people than hitherto. The
number Of Catholics in that powerful
labor organization is very large and it was
impossible for the leaders of the order to
sanction the land tax movement while an
communicated priest was one of its lead
ers. Insiders say that the George land doc
trines are quite popular among the knights
but for the foregoing reason there has
never been any effort to take up thu move
ment as one of the objects of the order. Now
the hindrance is removed, and it is expected
that many district assemblies will make dec
larations favorable to the land tax. 1t may
be said On good authority that Mr.. Powderly
would not look with disfavor upon such a
tendency. He is very friendly personally
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-17
HOME FOR EX-CONFEDERA ATEs.
Maryland VIII Provide an Abode for
Disabled Veterans.

Members of the Maryland legislature of
all shades of politics speak confidently of the
prospects for the passage Of the bill propos-
ing to grant the use of the old Pikeville
arsenal as home for disabled exconfeder-
ate veterans Capt William Thompson,
G.. A. r., who has charge of the bill, has
received assurances from republicans in
both branches of the legislature that they
will vote solidly in its favor when
it is put upon its passage.
Gen. Bradley T. Johnson, who now has
charge of all matters relating to sick and
disabled confederates, says there are 25 men
ON the pension rolls of the confederate So
ciety. The pensioners are now supported
from the interest of about $4,000 raised
few years ago at "bazaar" in that city, and
so invested as to produce revenue of about
$500. Gen johnson says he has assurances
that the leading members Of the Grand Army
in Maryland heartily favor ths use to which
it is proposed to devote the arsenal,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-17
THE SONG OF THE FOOL

Within my sanctum snug sit,
And watch the world go round and round;
My ink is dry, my pen is split,
NY ZEN and scissors can't be found.
All! joy for me, my work is dropped,
For who can work without his tOolsi
True, as you say, my psy is stopped,
But money is not good foF fools
So foolish here I sit and dream
Within my sanctum's scanty bound;
touch no pen to thought or theme,
But watch the world 90 round and round
With sweat and struggle, toll and pain,
From dawn of day to set Of sun,
With lust of power and greed of gain,
With tattles lost and victories won,
With hate and fear and bitter strife,
With treacherous blow and angry wound.
While /, the fool, in happier life,
Just watch the world go round and round.
Robert J. Burdette
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-17
MRS EMNONs DEAD.
Mystery SurrOund' the Close of the
Eccentric WOman's Life

Mrs. Weltha A Emmons, the wife of Prof.
S. I. Emmons of the geological survey who
had rendered herself famous through her &C.
centric conduct, died in Washington on the
18th in rooms on F street, where she had been
residing for the last two months Exactly
what the nature Of her illness was cannot b.,
ascertained. 1t is stated at the house that
she died of general debility, but til ,re is an
air OF mystery surrounding the circumstances
which would seem to indicate that Mrs. En-
mons death, like her life, has been strange
one Very few of the people who so warmly
eSpoused her cause few months ago, when
she was being examined by jury to ascer-
tain whether or not she was sane, knew that
she was in the city.
During her illness she received but few
caller land Prof Emmons, if not in ignorance
OF the fact that she was sick, at least kept it
to himself and refrained from visiting her
until he received information yesterday that
she could not recover He then haste ell to
her bedside and remained with her until life
was extinct. He has taken charge of the
remains, but the arrangements Tor
the funeral have not yet been
made. Since Mrs Emmons returned
from Boston, where she went Immediately
after her trial, she has been living very
quietly, and has done nothing to attract pub
lie notice. She first took up her residence at
u IlIio NllldS6 III maryland.
short distance from the city, but she soon
tired of life in the country, and about two
months ago she returned to the city and
rented suite of rooms on f street.
Although in comfortable circumstances,
Mrs. Emnons at once advertised for pupils
to take lessons in elocution at s.. so a lesson.
but, as no one accepted the tempting offer.
she soon abandoned the project, and
afterwards was seldom seen out
side her rooms. But she retained her eccen-
trio sense of humor and characteristic au-
dacity until she became too i'll to put her
whims into practice Often in the night she
would get lonely. and, sending for messen-
ger boy, would amuse herself until morning,
watching his efforts to keep from sleeping,
while the policemen who patroled the street
before her house were continuous subjects
for jokes or of her bright and piquant re
n1arlyS
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-17
Pullman Car srized in Kansas for
NOn-Paymnnt of EaXcA

The sheriff Of Harvey county, Kansas, has
seized Pullman palace car at Halstead for
non-payment of taxes and chained it to the
track The company will begin an action in
replevin to gain possession of the car. The
state claims tax of about $1,000 which the
company declines to pay on the ground that
it has already been taxed in the state where
its mandatory is located. The company
was defeated in this claim in the United
States circuit court, but appe aled TO tb"
United States supreme court.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-17
THE TRIPLE ALLIANCE.
Terms of the Famous Compact Pub.
lished in Vienna.

The Vienna Neue Freie Presse publishes
the text of the triple alliance treaties. The
terms of the compact are as follows:
In the event of an attack by France against
Italy, OF by Russia against Austria, tho cabi-
nets at Rome and Vienna will
maintain a friendly neutrality. Austria
will maintain ltaly's interests in
the Mediterranean, and will promote no en-
terprise in the Balkans without previous
agreement with Italy. The Italian-Germau
treaty imposes mutual support against
convention provides that if Austria or Ger
many is attacked by France or Russia,
Italy will be obliged to aid the country
attacked with all of hcr forces.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-17
FOREIGN.

Senor CASTELAR, says that he considered
Prince Bismark's speech an indication of
an approaching struggle between the Ger
mans and the Slavs. He believed the hos
tility between Russia and Germany to be
permanent, and that war, sooner or later,
was inevitable
The Tribuna announces that every vessel in
the Italian navy has been ordered to be in
readiness for active service, and that the naval
armaments at Naples have assumed extra
ordinary proportions, in accordance with
cipher instructions from the government
Fourteen persons. including two members
of the municipal council, have been arrested
at Galway for disorderly conduct on the
night of the arrest of Mr.. Blunt. They were
admitted to bail.
1t is semioflicially denied that Italy is
bound under her treaty with Austria, to send
troops to Bulgaria in support of Austria, in
case the latter undertakes a campaign in
the Balkans
The landlords of the Kingstown estates
have granted all the reductions demanded in
1886 under tho plan of campaign, and have
agreed to reinstate the evicted tenants, in
cluding the Mitchellstown shopkeepers, and
to forego all the legal costs. They will also
offer the property for sale.
Gen. Van Novski, minister of war, has
Issued an order of the day, in accordance
with the decision Of June, 1887, forming q
moblizng section at the artillery headquar.
ters. The Grashanin says that number Of
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-17
The Old Hcar,arne.

The famous United States sloop, of-war
Kearsarge, which has for some time past
been lying near the historic frigate Consti-
tuton at the Portsmouth navy yard, is to be
repaired and refitted in the spring. An en-
gine which has done service in one of the
now broken up vessels hastily built during
the war will he placed in the Kearsarge
The ship was built at this station, and started
on her famous cruise from this harbor, with
very many Portsmouth man, who had vol
unteered in different grades. These men,
many of whom are wel-to-do citizens, have
an annual reunion, a kind of marine camp
fire, around which, after a banquet, they sit
and tell of their "deeds of valor done"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-17
Canada to EErrp Reading Nren.

to, Ont, has held special meeting to devise
the best means of rendering assistance to the
strikers in the Reading district It was
decided to give all ass stlnce possible, and a
strong committee was uppoirted to visit all
local assemblies in district 125, and urge
them to take similar action Other districts
throughout Canada will b. notified of their
decision.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-17

rough estimate of the gate moneys to he
received by the men who had covered 525
miles ana over is as follows: Albert, S4S0O;
Herty, $3000 Guerrero, $1,000; Hart, $500;
Golden, S720; Moore, $780, Strokel, $3.50, and
Noremac, $2I0-iG all, $11 $50.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-17
GREAT WALKING MATCH.
Albert Passes tia Greats Score of Ei:z
gerald.

The walking match at Madison square
garden, New York, is over. Eight men
came in for share Of the gate receipts Tho
subjoined table shows what each man did as
to distance, time and rest:
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-17

HoUsE.-Under the call of states the fol-
lowing bills and resolutions were introduced
and referred:
By Mr.. Brewer of North Carolma-A reso-
luton instrpcting the committee of ways
ana means to report what progress it has
made In the consideration of bills
repeating the internal revenue taxes, and
to state at what time such ILLS
are likely to be reported to the house.
In case the committee is unable to
agree upon these bills, it is instructed to re-
port that fact to the house, and the bills
shall be placed on the calendar
Representative Mckinney of New Hamp-
shire introduced a bill to prevent pensioners
from neglecting to support their families, and
to prevent them from squandering their
pensions. In cases where pensioners refuse
to provide for their families, application can
he made to a United st ties Circuit
court for the appointment of
guardian, to whom the pension will be
paid, and who will disburse it for the main
tenance of the pensioners family.
The house called up the bill furnishing the
advertising of lottery tickets i'll the District
OF Columbia, and, after a long debate, the
bill was referred to the committee on judi
ciary-yeas III, nays 1lS. So. Mr.. Chipman
of Michigan, from the committee on foreign
affairs reported the reSolu ion calling upon
the treasury department for information rel
ative to the refusal of the Canadian all-
thOrities to allow American wrccking vessels
to assist American vessels when in distress ip
Canadian canals or waters. Adopted
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-17
DOINGS OF CONGRESS.

Feb. 3.-SENATE Tho senate proceeded
to the consideration of the Blair educational
bill, and was addressed by Mr.. Plumb in
opposition to It, He spoke of the divided
sentiment among the southern senator's in
regard to the bill, rnd said that there was
hardly a leading newspaper in the southern
states that seriously advocated its passage.
Some of the expressions made last year in its
favor had been recanted. Public opinion
had slipped away from the
measure very greatly. 1t was notable that
not a single one who had spoken in
favor of it had said thatit was necessary
The bill for the relief of Mrs. Harriet H.
Robinson of Maiden, Mass. a restoration of
income tax, was taken from the calendar by
unanimous consent and passed. :. Mr.. Rea-
gan addressed the senate in defence of the
administration of the postoffice department,
and argued that senator's who had arraigned
that administration had been misled by false
clamor, or else that, in consequence of the
economy and conspicuously good manage
ment of the department, it had been thought
necessary for political purposes to Offset its
effect by getting up charges of inefllciency.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1888-10-12
TueY 4" Heap Sable.

Intelligent Cinnamon have no diff
ficultv in understanding one Of the
main ISSUES 81 the present campaign.
Scid Back. Il wealthy shOpman in Port
land, was approached by an OreJonfdh
reporter, few days ago, Immediately
after the President had signed the ex-
clusion bill. and his views obtained on
that measure, as well as his opinion
on the attitude of the two parties with
reference to the Chinese question,
as shown by the respective candi-
dates. The colloquy that cnsued is
suggestive, and should awaken the APP
prehensions OF even those who have
intrusive nature OF this most boldly
been so singularly oblivious of the
aggressive of all-nations.
"Well, Seid," said the reporter, "you
see the President has signed the bill.
What do you think about it?"
"Oh, pshaw, think Cleveland is
foolish. He wants to catch the votes
Of the lower class. Ii he thought he
would not be elected again, he would
not sign the bill. He will be very sor-
ry 10y and bye when he finds he is not
elected. When We get new Presi
dent he will have that bill repealed"
"Iou see he recommended that the
money he given to the Chinese Minis
ter to pay for all the losses and injuries
sustained by Chinese in this country
eyes, but that makes no difference
That money could be paid whether h,
recommended it or not"
The Oregonian is not a paper tina
would color up the language of an in
terview that is so damaging to its owl
cause. 1t will be observed that Seit
uses the word eve" in abiding to Har
risons candidacy, and predicts wha
he will do if, as Seid fondly hopes, h,
becomes President. He seems to b'
in full sympathy" with the &. 0. p
and ready to assist in any way to MAKE
Republican success possible.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1888-10-12

THE Territorial press is filled with
gloring accounts of local agricultural
fairs, and it does seem that Thurston
and the adjoining counties might get
up an exhibit next season, and annu-
ally thereafter, which would be credit
able to the people and of benefit to the
county. The best fair ever held in
the Territory was that of the Wash
ington Industrial Association, held in
Columbia Hall, Olympia, nearly
twenty years ago. The fine display of
fruit of an exceptionally good season
was barreled up and sent to Jay Cooke
& Co., the New York bankers. 1t
proved to be an object of much inter-
est displayed in their Office, and aided
materially in the disposal of the North
ern Pacific bonds. 1t may not be
possible to make the exhibit of another
fair serve as great an object, but there
is no doubt of the utility of such organ
izations, If for no other reason than to
bring people together for a holiday
season.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1888-10-12
A Palpable Subtert'uge,

The expedients used by the Rcpub-
lican leaders to get out of dilemma
are not often as stupid as the substitu-
ton OF "child" labor for colored labor,
as was done in the fifth resolution of
the Ellensburg platform. 1t would
have been far better to have let the
record stand, and run the risk of max
ing satisfactory explanation to their
"cOlored man and BROTHER" than to
have adopted such a palpably fraudu-
lent way Of escaping consequences. 1t
is simply absurd, and the weakness Of
the subterfuge cannot fail to do more
injury than would have resulted from
Il candid admission that the party, in
its zeal to turn to political account re-
cent occurrence had unwittingly over
stepped the bounds Of prudence. The
resolution as amended means nothing !;
it is u blank, cartridge fired at space |;
it is simply verbiagc without rhyme or
reason; as no child had been or could
be woik ed in the mines, and colored
men had been so employed and it was
the intention of the protected corpora
ton employing them to continue their
service, displacing just SO many white
laborers. The Republican managers
were anxious to please by an exhibi-
ton of mock sympathy. That is the
way the matter sizes up when focused
in the light of reason. Escape from
the logical deduction is impossible, and
the expedient shows what reckless
means are at times employed by the 6.
o. r. to keep its rotten hulk ahoat.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1888-10-12
Centralia Items.
From our Regular Correspondent.

From our Regular Correspondent.
CENTRALIA, Oct. 9th, 1883.
Mr.. Shriver is moving into his new
house.
Centlalia is all life now and buiid-
ings are going up every day.
Grandpa Peck, who is 81 years of
age, and his wife aged 50, have bought
Mr. kel.er's house and will move in.
Mr.. William Stevenson, who has
been i'll the hop-felds, has returned
home quite sick. DR.. Herndon has
been called to attend him.
Mr.. Butterworth has returned from
trip to Portland, where he took in
the Fair. Mr.. Washington and wife
have also gone to Portland.
! Several of our citizens are putting
in street lamps, which is great i'm
provement. Ii few more would
follow the good example it would be
much benefit to the town.
Last night was the occasion of a
! bCIlioCiatlC IuCCtilS,
which some of the shining lights of
the Democratic party delivered adj
dresses. Nh. d. l.. Ward, Of
Olympia, being introduced to the
audience, spoke at some length upon
the great tariff question. He is one
of the most eloquent platform orators
He was followed by w. r. Andrews
of Seattle, who Is also an able speaker
While speaking of the Democratic
ticket, we would say few words re
speeding the candidate for Sheriff o
Lewis county. John Il. Shelton, is :
man well known to our people here
Mr.. Shelton has held this responsible,
position before, and we have yet t.
hear the first word of dissatisfaction in
the discharge of his duties. John 7
Shelton has also held the position
of Commissioner for this county
Through his efforts the people OF Cen
tralia are enjoying the privileges of {
bridge across the Chehalis, aud it il
but the duty of every citizen of Cen
tralia to give him their vote. Should
he be elected, he will be an honor t,
. the Democratic party.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1888-10-12

THE Democrats of Newark, N. J..
carried the city election, last Tuesday
1t is the first time in thirty years, that il
has occurred on a Presidential year
This is another straw which catches
the first current of the breeze that il
setting in for the national contest next
month. The prospect has always been
bright, but day by day the light shines
with an increased radiance, dissolving
the shadows of doubt that have op-
pressed those wanting in faith that
right always triumphs when fair means
prevail.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1888-10-12
Timber Land Act, June 3, 1878.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,

UNITED STATES LAND OffICE,
SEATTLE, WASH. TER, Sept 18th, 1883.
Notice 10 hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act Of Congress Of
June 3. 1873, entitled IAN act for the ssle OF
timber lands In the States Of California, Oregon,
Nevada, and Washington Territory" Daniel
Benedict. of Seattle, County Of King, Territory
of Washington, has this day dled in this office
his sworn statement No. 3, 336, for the purchase
of the SWk of Section No. y, in Township No;
II North, Range No. 4West, and will offer proof
to show that the land sought 10 more valuable for
its timber or stone than for agricultural purposes.
and to establish his claim to said land before the
Register and Receiver Of this Iofhce at Seattle,
". r., on Thursday, the 18th day of March, 1889.
lie names as witnesses: George Brosseau, of
Tacoma, w. r.; Z. r. Eshom, of Little Rock.
Thurston County, W. T.; Aaron Jeffries, of Little
Rock. Thurston County, w. T.; f. NJ. McReyn-
slds, of Little Rock, Thurston County, W. T.
Any and all persops claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested to file their
claims in this ofiica before said 18th day OF
March, 1889. -
JOHN Y. OSTRANDER,
Register.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1888-10-12

THE second political nightmare the
Republicans have experienced within
the past few weeks occurred when
President Cleveland signed the Chinese
exclusion bill. 1t was almost an much
of shock as was the retaliatory mes
sage which knocked the breath from,
the party for at least twenty-four hours,
or until the leaders had recovered from
their daze. The measure was one for
which the Administration is entitled to
the greatest credit. The Senate dared
not assume the responsibility for its
defeat, although they feared that ex-
ecutive approval would give the finish
ing touch to measure that the unex-
pected rejection of the new treaty had
rendered possible, and indeed highly
necessary. 1t seems that Mr.. Cleve-
lands proverbial good luck has not left
him, and he possesses the quickness of
perception and the rare good judgment
to do just the right thing at the proper
time.