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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-08-03
New York Diamond Cutters.

1t is not commonly known outside of
the trade, probably, but one of the finest,
if not the very finest, of all artistic me-
chanical work-that of diamond cutting
is now done as well in Maiden Lane as
in Amsterdam. That means that it is
done as we'll as anywhere in the world.
The earliest mention of cut and
polished diamond, made by Harry
Emanuel, F. r. G. s., in his standard
work on diamonds and precious stones, is
that of the gems worn by the Emperor
Charles in 1873 as ornaments to the clasp
of his cloak. 1t is probable, however,
that for long time before that the
Coolies of India were skilled in the trade.
One of the most beautifully cut stones
ever taken to Maiden Lane was of such
shape and style of workmanship that
the cutters there unhesitatingly declared
that it had been cut by the Coolies more
than four hundred years ago. 1t was re-
cut few months ago in order to improve
its market value by giving it modern
| shape.
The art of cutting and polishing dia-
monds with their own powder was intro
duced In Europe, according to the gen.
orally received account, by Louis Van
Berghem, or Berguem, who, in Paris,
studied the handicraft, then imperfectly
practiced. He revolutioni7ed the trade
and established guild of diamond cut
ters in Bruges. In 1475, nearly twenty
years after he had made the discovery,
if it was discovery, he was entrusted
with the task of cutting three large
rough diamonds for Charles the Bold,
Duke of Burgundy. For his work be
received 5000 ducats. The largest was
the famous Sancy diamond, which was
lost in the battle of Granson. The
second afterward belonged to Pope Six
tus ". The third, triangular shaped
stone, was set in ring and given tc
Louis XI
Afterward Amsterdam became the
chief center of the industry, and thou.
sands of persons are employed at it in
that city now. For considerable time
it was the only place where diamonds
could be cut, but of late years estab.
lishments have been set up in other cities,
and within ten years New York has been
chosen by half dozen master cutters as
a place of business The trade has fol-
many years been mostly in the hands o.
the Jews.
No special changes have been made fol
a long time in the tools or the methods
employed, and no shape has been invent
ed that seems likely to supersede that O.
the modern brilliant. Tools, method
and shape are too we'll known to need
description here, but it is interesting tc
know that the work done in New York
is accounted fully equal to that of Lon
don or Amsterdam. -New York Mail ant
| EEUTeSs
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-08-03
ULTIMATUM OF The INDIANS.
NOTHING CAN INDUCE THEM TO
SIGN THE TREATY.
Charge the Government with Bad
Faith.

A dispatch from St Paul, Mimi, says:
the commissioners on Saturday. The Indians
were in council all Thursday Right, and,
ifter many speeches, every Indian gave his
assent to proposition not to sign the treaty.
John Grass was chosen to present the ultima
5um to the commission, assisted by Gall and
other chiefs. Grass referred to for
ner treaties broken by the
whites, and spoke about the Black Hills
Treaty: Chairman Pratt had said that their
lands could not be taken except by consent
of three quarters of the Indians This was
provision of the other treaty. How, then,
did the whites take The Back hills when they
only got about 800 Indians to sign! The In
tians were fools then, as they always have
been in making treaties, and we hope we and
our children will talk slow and not be fools
hereafter You move other Indian tribes
among us off OF the land given the
whites. We do not want this, and
the other tribes will not like it either. The
whites still owe us much under treaties made
years ago. The government should give us
what it now owes before it asks for more.
We do not understand. You have two papers,
one black for us to sign Yes and one red
Tor us to sign No. We will not sign either
paper. We say No. We have our crops TO
look after and must get back to work. We
will not sign. We came here because an
agent asked us to, and we did not want to
shame him. You cannot get us to sign"
After Grass had spoken, Gall was called,
but he simply affirmed all that had been said.
Mr.. Pratt told Grass that he had nomore
right to speak than any other Indian. This
remark was received by an Indian grunt all
around, and Grass said he had the same right
to speak for the Indians who had chosen him
as Pratt had for the whites.
At Pratt's request, the Indians finally
agreed to stay until Monday, but said their
minds were not like children and that they
would not sign the treaty. Agent McLaugh-
lin who had the complete confidence of the
Indians had done all he could to influence
them to sign but to no avail. Gov Church
and Auditor Ward will be down from Bis
mark to Mondays conference. There is lit
tie prospect however of a change in sentI
mant
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-08-03
FORTIFICATION BILL,
Expenditures of 100000 Agreed
Upon by the Committee.


The house committee on appropriations has
completed the fortifcation appropriation
bill. 1t provides for the ultimate expendi-
ture Of little more than $15 900 900, but the
appropriation for the current year is limited
to S6,202, $40. Provision is made for the
creation of board of three civilians and
three army officers This board is author
lied to contract with gunmakers for the sup
ply of 12, IA and 16-inch steel rifles, the guns
to be accepted after a competitive
test, which shall demonstrate that
they are equal in every re-
spect to the best service guns. The exrendi-
ture on this account is limited to 50 500, 900
annually, and the board is required to con-
tract for not less than so guns for this
sum. Outside of this appropriation, the
bill makes provision for the purchase of so
cast iron mortars and 20 12- inch iron rifles
An appropriation of S750,00O is also made
for equipplng the Watervleit IN. " arsenal
for the finishing of heavy ordnance. There
is to be an interesting contest in the house
between this measure and the amendment
which the senate has attached to the regular
army appropriation bill, proposing an appro-
which is to be expended by the
chief of the ordnance department of the ar
my. The interesting feature of the bill for
Boston is that it provides for the purchase of
80 cast iron mortars and 20 12-inch rifle guns
These mortars and guns can orly be made
by the South Boston Iron works, and the
contract would give them plenty to do for
an indefinite period. The bill has been made
up by the committee after full conference
with the ordnance Office and will have a
good deal Of strength in the house.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-08-03
What's the Matter With This!

A subscriber writes: "a friend asks
me to multiply SIS by S.. l do so and
announce the result as $25. All right.
Now multiply 500 cents by 500 cents,
giving the answer in cents pure and sim
pie, nota fractional parts of dollar
do so and am surprised to see the figures
climb up $50, 900 cents, which is $250O.
AS $5 and 500 cents are equivalent, the
result is puzzling 1t cannot be urged
that decimal marks should be used. A
cent, as such, is as distinct a unit as q
dollar, and, as result is to be announced
in cents, the declmals cannot be pleaded
in sxtenuation of the rather surprising
result But there is clearly something
wrong. What is it3"-Penmaa's Ar
y0wTRGR,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-08-03
A Party of Reckless Drivers Lose
Horse and Buggy on the Rail.

There was very narrow escape from a
fatal accident at crossing of the Boston
& Maine railroad at Worcester, Mass, few
days since. Fred Shirley and Phillips Gill
more of Spencer, and Ed Quinlan Of Wor-
cester attempted to drive across in
buggy, in spite of the warning of the gate
tender, who swung his lantern, but did not
lower the gate. An engine was backing down
over the crossing, and the tender struck the
horse, tipping over the buggy and throwing
the men out. The horse was dragged under
the wheels and killed, aud the buggy was
wrecked. The men were all stunned and
bruised but not seriously. The two Spencer
men were taken to the city hospital, where
Shirley was SO boisterous that he was taken
back to the police station and locked up for
drunkenness.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-08-03
Getting Even.

Father-"Who is that young man
who comes to see yous much9"
Daughter Chestnut, young
coal dealer from Harlem, papa"
Father-"Well, the next time he calls
I want to see him."
Daughter-"Oh, papa, you won't say
anything you ought not9"
Father Quietly but frmly)-I shall
order ton of coal and tell him to
charge it,"--NesO York Saa,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-08-03
OVER THE NEW CABLE.
The RF=aisent of Venezuela Salutes
PreAidsnt Cleveland.

The president of Venezuela has telegraphed
as follows to the president of the United
States:
"On the occasion of the Inauguration of
the cable July ~ in this republic, have the
honor to salute you cordially, hoping that
the electric wire may be a new bond of har-
mony between the two nations, for whose
prosperity, as we'll as for your own personal
happiness | offer sincere prayers"
Secretary Bayard replied as follows:
"The president is absent, and in his behalf
l cordially accept your message of amity,
and am assured that the new telegraphic
cable, with its facilities for amicable COM
munication, will prove blessing TO the peo-
pie of both countriesh
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-08-03
EXPORTS OF CANADA.
Large Encrrsse in the Value of Fish
hut Decrease in Grain.

TIE returns published by the government
at Ottawa show that the exports during the
past year declined $500 OOO,, as compared
with the fiscal year ending the 30th of
June, 1887. Notwithstanding the duty i'm
posed on Canadian fish imported into the
United States, the exports of fishing pro-
ducts increased SS70,OO0; exports of the
products Of mines increased S2SS, 900; of
forests, $4,000; of animals, 1929, 900, and
manufactured goods nearly $1,000, 900. On
the other hand there was a decrease of So
100000 in exports OF agricultural products,
notwithstanding the enormous grain crop
Of last season.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-08-03
An ImnOrtant Feature.

George" said the happy bride,
papa has placed a check among the
wedding presents"
"Is that so." whispered George. "Did
you notice if it's certified 2"-Life.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-11-19
Monday, November 10, Ise
ALARGE-sIZRD CLERK.

A LA RGE-SIKED CLERK.
 The clerk of the national house of repre- sentatives is, by virtue of his position, a big man in some respects, but he is not bigger than the people of this great, glorious and comparatively free country. There has been some talk that the present clerk, who "holds over," will nake up the roll of the next house in favor of the Democratic party. He probably will not, and if he does he will learn something.
 There was clerk of the house once who not only thought he was big man, but tried to impress the house and the country with his aize. At the opening of congress in De- oember, 1889, organization was delayed for four days because the clerk refused, when he reached New Jersey, to further proceed with the calling of the roll. John Quincy Adams was member of the house, and when he thought the clerk had sufficiently exhibited himself he arose and said: This Is not the time or place to discuss the merits of the conflicting claimants for seats from New Jersey; that subject belongs to the house of representatives, which, by the constitution, is made the ultimate arbiter of the qualifca- tions of it's members. But"what spectacle we here present. We degrade and disgrace ourselves; we degrade and disgrace our con- stituents and the country. We do not, and cannot organize; and whyi Because the clerk of the house, the mere clerk, whom we create, whom we employ, and whose exist enoe depends upon our will, usurps the throne, and sets us, the representatives, the vice regents of the whole American people, at defiance, aud holds us in contempt. And what is tnis clerk of yoursi Is he to control the doctrines of sixteen millions of freemen Is he to suspend, by his mere negative, the functions of government, and put an end to ] this congrsssl He refuses to call the roll. | It is in your power to compel him to call 1t, | if he will not dc it voluntarily.
 And the house did compel him to call the roll It Is not at all probable that the pres ent clerk will bring himself into contempt by any attempt to defeat the will of the people
Morning journal and courier., 1888-11-19

CT set in earlier than usual, and the smooth parts of the stream that ran by our house were frozen, but the eagles still remained in the big pine save when they flew abroad for food. One morning as sat at the win dow looking in the direction of the pines noticed one of the birds leave the tree and poise dirrctly above rough pa1t of the riv- CT which was no. frozen. Then he went down like bolt and disappeared under the water.
 watched with great interest to see what he would fetch-watched one, two, three, four seconds, but he did not appear. This was something so unusual that became in- tensely interested. I stood at the window for half c minute watching where the bird had disappeared, and then, sure that some thing had happened to him, snatched my hat and ran down to where lay my little boat. After some difficulty managed to get it into the open water, and then pulled to the spot where the eagle had gone under. Look ing down, saw the bird, his wings partly extended and held fast to the bottom in some unaccountable way. With 9rsppling hook drew him out. Judge of my surprise when there came to the surface, besides the eagle, an enormous salmon. It was for this splendid prize that the eagle had made his plunge. Of course he had buried his strong, sharp talons in the tide of the fish, but when hs wanted to rise he could not lift his prey. Neither could he withdraw his talons from the saimon's side, and so had peKished. The fish weighed triae over thirty pounds.
 TIE bite of the worm at the root withers the leaf at the top. Use Warner's Log Cab. in Extract for internal and external applica- tion.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-11-19

 Howe & StGts01 HOLIDAYS NEAR BY!. MUST HAVE R00Mi GOODS MUST GO | Sample Inducements l!

SO dozen Cream Damask Towels, with handsome borders, at I2 Hc; worth more.
 & dozen Misses Black Rib bed Wool Hose. in all sizes, at Ioc a pair; worth a5c.
 5 pieces zs wide fine white Wool Flannel at 25c per yard best ever offered at this price.
 40 Fancy Table Covers, GA sizes, in handsome raw silk pat terms, o5c each; usual price $1.25
 One case Ladies Black Wool Ribbed Hose at 25c per pair. Sold last season at 35c.
 Exceptional value in Ladies Black, Seal and Navy English Cashmere Hose at soc a pair.
 Great mark-down value in pure linen Cream Table Dam asks at 65c and 75c per yard. These two lots are superior to anything we have ever seen-
 Big drive in Schopper's Chil- dren's Hose. We offer 2x1- Black Cotton Ribs, with Maco split foot and spliced knee, in all sizes from 6 to 81a, at 25c per pair. The stockings cost more to import.
 5 pieces Scarlet Twilled Wool Flannel at -Ioc per yard, as a bargain.
 25 pieces 36 in. Dress Goods, in checks and mixtures, at I2Hc per yard; made to sell at 200.
 Ladies Newmarkets in hand- some stripes just received, at $8.5O each; regular $Iogar- mentS.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-11-19
PAINS AND WEAKNESS

hof females instantly relieved by that new, elegant and infaliible Antidote to Pain, Inflammation and Weakness, the
 CuGhcura Amsi.Patn Plaster. The first and only pain-suhduing plaster especially adapted to Cure Female Pains and Weaknesses Vastly superior to all other plasters yet prepared At all druggists', 25 cents, for $1, or postage free, of Potter Drug and Chemical Co.,. Boston, Mass. nl5 m&th&w
Morning journal and courier., 1888-11-19
MCINTYRE, MACUIRE & CO.
EIedtCa1.
cATARRH TO CONSUMPTION.

Catarrh in it's destructive force stands next to and undoubtedly leads on to consum ption. It Is therefore singular that those afflicted with this fearful disease should not make 1t tho object of their lives to rid themselves of it. Deceptive rem edies concocted by Ignorant pretenders to medical knowledge have weakened the confidence of the great majority of sufferers in all advertised reme- dies They become resigned 10 6 life of misery rather than torture themselves with doubtful pall- atiVes.
 But this will never do. Catarrh mutt be met at every stage and combat ted with all our might. In many cases the disease has assumed dangerous symptoms. The bones and cartilage of the nose, the organs of hearing, of seeing and of tasting 80 affected as to be useless, the uvula so elongated, the throat inhAmed and irritated as to produce constant and distressing cough.
 Sanford's Radical Cure meets every phase of Ca- tarrh from a simple head cold to the most loath- some and destructive stages It Is local and con stituttonal. Instant in relieving, permanent in curing safe, economical and never falling.
 Each package contains one bottle of the Radical Cure, one box Catarrhal Solvent and an Improved Inhaler, with treatise; price $t.
 POTTER DRUa AND CHEMICAL O., BOSTON.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-11-19
The Eagles Mistake.

From Harpers Young PeopI6.I
 The common eagle is bird of wonderful keen sight. At height of eighty yards it can see grass mouse or stoat, and once hav- ing located it's prey, it will swoop dewn with the speed of an arrow and rise with the vie- tim in it's claws. MT. Samuel Wilmot, the superintendent of the Canadian fish hatch- cries at Newcastle, Ont, told me the follow ing story of an eagle: pair of eagles built their nest near our house well up in a large pine tree, year in and year out for many seasons. One autumn the cold weath-
Morning journal and courier., 1888-11-19

The potato crop this year is 225, ,000, ,000 bushels, about four bushels to each of the 60, 600, 900 people in the country. Don't grab,
Morning journal and courier., 1888-11-19
EDITORIAL NOTES.
What is SO rare as 8 pleasant Saturday

scene of the Bald Knobbers' outrages, Is in Christian county.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-11-19

What the governor of South Carolina said to the governor of North Carolina Is still re- membsred in the former State. The total vote returned there for General Fisk Is one
Morning journal and courier., 1888-11-19

TIE bite of the worm at the root withers the leaf at the top. Use Warner's Log Cab. in Extract for internal and external applica- tion.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-11-19

meet the solid south (already broken) and Connecticut and New Jersey in 1892. A magnificent prospect, which the St. Louis convention thrust upon the Democrats of this country because they were afraid MT. Cleve- land would press his own ambition.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-11-19
MCINTYRE, MAeI|RE < GO. ROOM FOR HOLIDAY GOODS
 
 GROUND FLOOR. Consequently Prices Are Made Low Enough to Attract THE LARGEST ARMY OF BUYERS New Haven People Have Ever Seen Raino or Shine, Surplus Stock Must be Sold BEFORE WE CLOSE SATURDAY. NIGHT.
Cloak Room-Take Elevator.


 
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Morning journal and courier., 1888-11-19

poetry or to fathom the significance of the present. A more thoughtful, and, in truer sense of the word, more poetic attitude of mind toward those touching and inspiring contrasts has now grown up among us, to the enlargement and enlightenment of our of the world and of mankind is wider than that of the weakest-minded and most frov- olovs prattlers of pseudo antiquarisnism, will affect horror at such 8 piece of news as that on which we have been commenting. No one beyond the limits of that claes will repeat the parrot cry of "saorilege," which used to be so commonly heard on similar occasions. Those who have eyes for any, thing more than mere superficial aspects will not finger long over the mere outward circum- stances of theWork which is to be taken in hand.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-11-19

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Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1888-09-06
How Pussy Kills the Snake.

The experience of fear has enabled
domestic animals to discern the pres
ence Of the enemy (the ter dc lance)
while invisible to man. Your horse
rears and plunges in the darkness,
trembles and sweatS. Do not try TO
ride on until you are assured the
way is clear. Your animal has per-
ceived far ahead two scintillating
points, two moving sparks of fire.
Or your dog may come running
back. whining, sh;vering. Accept
his warning. The ANIMALS kept
about country residences have learn
cd to fight for their lives. The hen
battles hopelessly for her chickens,
the bull tries to gore his supple enc
my, the pig gives more successful
combat; but the creature who fears
the monster least is the brave cat.
Seeing a snake, she at once carries
her kittens to place OF safety; then
boldly advances to the encounter.
She VIII walk to the very limit of
the serpent's striking range, aud
begin to felnt, teasing him, startling
him, trying to draw his blow. How
the emerald and the topazine eyes
glow then-they are flames. A mo-
ment more, and the triangular head,
Kissing from the coil, flashes swift
as if moved by wings. But swifter
still the strong stroke of the armed
paw smites the horror aside,
tlinglng it mangled and gasping in
the dust. Nevertheless pussy does
not yet dare to spring; the enemy,
still active, has almost instantly re-
formed his coil but she is again in
front of him, watching-vertical pu-
pil against vertical pupil. Again
the lashing stroke again the beauti-
full countering the living death Is
hurled aside, the scaled skin is deep
ly torn, one eye-socket has ceased
to flame. Once more the stroke of
the serpent; once more the light,
quick, cutting blow. But now the
trigonocephalus is blind, is stupefied.
Before he can attempt to coil, pussy
has lcaped upon him, mailing the
horrible fiat head fast to the ground
with her two sinewy paws Now
let him lash, writhe, twine, strive to
strangle her. In vain he will never
lift his head an instant more, and
he lies still, the fine white teeth Of
the cat have severed the vertebre
just behind the triangular SKULL
HnrncL'S Mrnn-ille.