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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-01-27
Jesus Lover of my Soul,
Let me to Thy bosom Nv"

Ayers Sarsaparilla is prescribed and
recommended by eminent physicians,
and is taken with perfect safety by old
and young. Its cleansing and vital
izing effects are sure and speedy, and
it is universally conceded to be the
most effective of all blood purifiers.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-01-27

want 500 agents to sell my fast sell
ing books and to whom good pay will
be given and exclusive territory as
signed. Do not go abroad to seek
agency for books when you can make
more money nearer home. Any live
man or woman can make So per day
canvassing books in their own town.
Il. Ii. Colby, Lancaster, n. II.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-01-27

The many friends of Porter II. Dale,
NJ. J. and Joe CRANE were much
pleased to see them in town the past
week. The former came to Vermont
from Minneapolis to bring the bodies
of two persons who had died from the
effects of the cold weather, natives OF
Montpelier. Mike" as he is familiar
ly called, is located in Western Kansas.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-01-27

The cold wave has gone by for this
time, but it left its mark all along the
line. Sunday was the coolest day of
the season thus far, the thermometer
registering &c below zero.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-01-27

The Young Peoples Literary and
Social Union will meet with Mr.. E. c..
Robinson next Monday evening. Let
all the young people be present. and
60 early.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-01-27

WOaders exist in thousands
| " u Dof forms, but are surpassed by the
IIHU mtrvcIH of invention Those who
I'LL are in need of profitable work that
cnn he done while living ut home should ut
once send their address to Halt It 4 Co. Port
land, Maine, and receive free. full Informs
ZION now either sex, of eli ages. can earn
from So TO $25 per day a d upwards
wherever they live. You are started free
Capital not required Some have made over
$50 in single lay at this work All succeed.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-01-27

DR.. Raymond, dentist, will visit
Island Pond, professionally, on Mon
day, February 10, remaining one week.
Office at the Stewart House.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-01-27
EAST CHARLESTON.

Jan. 24.-Mrs. Z. d. Allyn has gone
TO st. Johnsbury to nurse her mother,
Mrs. Stevens.
1t is proposed to have musical
convention here this week Wednesday
and Thursday, with a concert Thurs
day evening.
One of our oldest citizens, Mrs. Cal.
win Dunton, aged "a years, went TO
her heavenly home on the 18th inst,
after an illness of six weeks. Mrs.
Dunton's mental faculties remained
strong and fresh. She WAS conversant
upon all current topics, and an ardent
worker. When first i'll she greatly de-
sired to remain with her family "A while
longer to be useful to their needs; but
Our Father with inexpressible tender
ness fitted her for the mansion lie was
preparing for her, and aided her in
the evidence that lie would be Par
ent to her children, and also accept of
her love for her Redeemer. She desired
His will, to be perfected through suffer
ing. She wished her family to be
faithful to duty" ever ready to de-
part" and presented ''spotless before
their Creator" Often vibrated from
her lips:
Jesus Lover OF my Soul,
Let me to Thy bosom fly"
When reminded of the ''green pas
TUES and still waters" she said GLOW
beautiful! How glad shall be to see
you ell there" She became anxious
TO see children and friends that were
there. She knew that she would take
with her all her powers of mind and
affection; and was delighted with the
knowledge that her family would
always think of her as their living
loving wife and mother still; and try
to be happy because she would be
happy.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-01-27

Fully hundred people enjoyed the
promenade last Thursday night at the
Island Pond Hall. Burnhams orches-
ira furnished the music.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-01-27

Seizures of liquor from passengers on
the trains from Canada by our Gus
tom house officers have been frequent
OF late.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-01-27

Seventeen marriage licenses were
issued by town clerk Robinson during
the year 1887.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-01-27

The officers elect of Erastus Buck
Post and of the w. Il. G. are to be in
stalled this friday evening.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-01-27
goeal anl Gfneral alotes.

A total eclipse of the moon occurs
Oh Saturday.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-01-27

There is considerable sickness here
just now, and the doctors have about
all they can attend to.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-01-27
READ THIS TWICE.

THERE'S great saving of time, OF labor,
of sap, of fuel, and of the fabric, where
Dobbins Electric Soap is used according
40 directions.
One Trial will demonstrate its great
merit. II will pay you to make that trial.
Like all best things, it is extensively i'm
ftatSd and countelfeited.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-01-27

Next Sunday is Septuagesima Sun
day, or the third Sunday before Lent.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-01-27
Walker Woodbury. has returned to
Island Pond, to remain until April.

Mr.. Jas. w. Farrell AMI wife from
Richmond, Que, spent last Sunday in
town
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-01-27
Probate Notice.

Probate Court will be held in the Probate
ONCE in GuiidhalI IN and for the District Of
Essex, on the second Tuesday of each month,
for the transaction OF all business incidental
TO said court
b. II. BEATTIE, Judge of Probate.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-01-27
LUNENBURGU.

Jan. 24.-J. M. Dodge has bought
" arren Lyon farm.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-01-27
d N O II G Ell
All persons indebted to the firm of
A. BARTLETT & co.

are, for the LAST TIME, invited TO call at our
office and settle the same within the next 80
days, fl om January !, 1883. or they must not
think they are badly used II. after that time,
they find their accounts IN an attorneys
hands for collection. A. BARTLETT 4 co.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-01-27
Liberal HOUSE Publishers

and we have earned the reputation. not sole
~ on account of the small payments ut the
time OF purchase (which are one quarter
uoWn ana the monthly Payments thereafter
of 50, for purchase Of $50 or less. and $40 for
500 or Iessl but our prices are below those
of any other dealer in the country, notwith
standing we will
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-01-27
Beware of limitations.

Insist npon Dobbins' Electric. Don't take
M 'gnetic. Electro Magic, Philadelphia Elec
trio, or any other fraud. simply because it is
cheap. They will ruin clothes, and are dear
at any price. Ask for
CS&DOBBENS' ELECTRIC ~
AMI take no other. Nearly every grocer from
Maine to Mexico keeps 1t in stock. IL yours
hasn't IT, he will order from his nearest
wholesale Deer
Road ca efully the inside wrapper around
each bur, and be careful to follow directions
on each outside wrapper. You cannot afford
to wait longer before trying tor yourself this
old, reliable, and truly wonderful
D0bbins' Electric Scan.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-01-27

A hundred testimonials can be
shown that RO6ipsOn's Little Pink LiCsr
Pills WILL CURE Sick Head Ache. A
trial is asked by those who,have never
used them.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-01-27
|FOR SALE OR TO Remit

My buildings, situated on Cross ST., Island
Pond, VT, consisting, OF Store with basement,
IN good repair, in mn admirable location, ana
a good investment Will pay 10E on $500,
better Investment can you ask7 Call and l
will convince you this statement is correct.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-01-27

Than Is shown by any other house in the
country.
1t vii be seen by giving the matter a little
thought that we are compe led to not only
nave on hand very large line, hut the ever
moving column must necessarily allow OF
nothlng bHt the NEWEST goods upon our
floors, and we are continually buying from
every manufacturing state In the country.
The quantities bonghtby us would astonish
even Wholesale buyers. without question,
we nave under our control, more rolls of car
peting than
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-01-27

Jan. PA cold wave has been Wis
iting this region or late. On the night
of the 21st the thermometer registered
40 below zero,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-04

lied, they thought no good would accrue from tho
act, but Mr. Cleveland's Administration has been so
favorable and friendly toward England, kind in not
enforcing the Retastory act passed by Congress,
sound on the free trade question and so hostile TO the
dynamite school Of Ireland that by the hundreds-ye
by the thousands-they have become naturazed for
the express purpose Of helping to elect him again
The above all OF American politicians they con-
slider their and their country's best friend.
am one Of these unfortunates with right to vote
for President in November. / unable to under
stand for whom shall cast my ballot when but
month ago was sure Mr.. Cleveland the
IF CLEVELAND WAS PURSUING NEW POLICY
TOWARD CANADA. TEMPORARILY ONLY AND
FOR THE SAKE OF OBTAINING POPULARITY AND
CONTINUATION OF HIS OFFICE FOUR YEARS
MORE, BUT INTENDS TO CEASE HIS POLICY
WHEN HIS RE ELECTION Is SECURED IN NovEM
Der AND AGAIN FAVOR ENGLAND's INTEREST.
THEN I SHOULD HAVE NO FURTHER DOUBTS.
BUT GO FORWARD AND VOTE FOR HIM
know OF no ono better able TO direct me, sir, and
I most respectfully ask your advice In the matter
will further add that the two Mr. Cleveland and
NJ. Harrison, us very evenly matched and few
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-04

and is still as DESTROYS Of settling all questions
with Canada, which have been unfortunately
reopencd since the retraction of the treaty b.
the Republican majority in the Senate. and By
the Presidents message, to which you sllude.
All allowances must therefore, be made for The
political situation as regards the Presidential
election thus created. 1t is, however, impos-
sible to predict the course which President
Cleveland may pursue in the matter Of retalis-
ton, should he be elected; but there is every
reason to believe that, while upholding the
position he has taken. he will manifest spirit
Of Cancellation in dealing with the question in
volved in his message. l enclose an article
from The New-Yor Times" Of August %.
and remain,
Yours faithfully,
L. s. SACKvuLE WEST.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-04

votes may elect either Mr. Harrison is hightarf
man, believer the American side OF all questions
and undoubtedly enemy TO British interests gen.
orally This State is equally divided between the
parties, and 3 nero handful Of naturalized coun
trymen turn It either way. When II is rcmem
bered that q small State Colorado defeated MT
Tden In 1875 and elected Hayes the Republican, tho
importance Of California is at apparent TO all
As you arc at the fountain head OF knowledge on
the question, and KNOW WHETHER Mr. CLEvE
LANDS PRESENT POLICY is TEMPORARY ONLY
AND WHETHER HE WILL AS SOON AS HE Sc
CURES ANOTHER TERN OF FOUR YEARS IN THE
PRESIDENCY, SUSPEND 1T FOR ONE OF FRIEND
SHIP AND FREE TRADE, apply TO you privately
and conndcntaly for information, which shall In turn
be treated entirely secret Such information would
put at rest mys SELF and II favorable to Mr. Cievo
land enable me, on my own responsibility, to assure
many OF our countrymen that THEY WOULD DO
ENGLAND A SERVICE BY VOTING FOR CLEvE
LAND AND AGAINST THE REPUBLICAN SYSTEM
OF TARIFF As before observed We know not
what to DO, but look for more light on mysterious
subject which the sooner 10 comes wiz better serve
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-04
HIS OPINION SOLICITED
ON WHAT WAS NONE OF HIS BUSINESS.

Pomona, Cal, Sept 4, 1883.
To the British Minister, Washington, d. c.:
Sir The gravity Of the political situation here and
The duties OF those voters who of English birth but
still consider England the mother land constitute the
apology hereby offer for intrudng for Information
Mr. Cleveands message TO Congress on the Fishery
question Justly excites alarm and compes US to
seek further knowledge before finally casting our votes
for him Is We had intended to do. Many English
citizens have for years refrEnad S-nm being natural.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-04

ALLEGED TASCOTTS ARRESTED EVERY DAY.
Chicago, Nov. 3-Inspector Donfcld was shown
the dispatch from Lexington, Va, stating that Tas
cott the murderer of r Smell had been captured neor
that place. He said he had not yet been advised Of
this capture but was receiving three such dis
patches from different points every day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-04
An ENVOY EXTRAORDINARY.

FESSION.
1t is forbidden to diplomatic agents abroad
to participate in any manner in the political
concerns Of the country of their residence
Secretary Bayards Instructions to American
Diplomatic Agents. 1885.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-04
BUT JOHN BULBS MOUTHPIECl
REPLIES WITH AMAZING FRANKSESS
(Private.)
Beverly, Mass,

Beverly, Mass,
Sept. 13, 1888.
Sir: am in receipt Of your letter Of the
4th inst, and beg to say that l fully appre-
ciate the difficulty in which you find yourself
in casting your vote. You are probably aware
that any political party which openly favored
the mother country at the present moment
would lose popularity, and that the party in
power is fully aware Of this fact. The party.
however, is. l believe. still DESTROYS of main
tanning friendly rslations with Great Britain.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-04

true Englishmen IN casting their votes. Yours, very
respectfully. CHARLES f. hOhNhiooN'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-26

Regarding the use which the New Age
and Argus are trying TO make of certain
remarks Of correspondent in a commune
cation from Waterville giving an account
to the election in that new city, in which
the French Canadian naturalized citizens
were unfavorably spoken of.
it il sufficient 10 say in addition
of what we remarked in our issue OF
Saturday, that we unqualifiedly disap-
prove Of its weeping terms. 1t Is mani
testify unfair to apply language to Canadi-
an born citizens generally, which
could be justly used to describe the
conduct of some foreign as
well as native born American citizens.
The Watervile communication was pub
li-hed in haste, without having been seen
by the editors of the kennebec Journal
a. it did not reach the office till into the
early morning hours, and therefore they
di.ayow all responsibility for it,
terms so far "a they apply unjustly to
Canadian born citizens generally. Strong
w partisan as are the New Age and the
Argus, they cannot fail 10 see how en-
tirely njustifablc it IL to attribute the
language of "A correspondent to the editor
of public Journal who unqualifiedly
disavow it, because TOO comprehensive.
and clearly unjust.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-26
Even Mugwumps Make Wry Faces
Over It.

Aside from the paralyzing influence of
the Treasury surplus, it makes little difference
whether the Mills bill passes or whether any
bill passes. Taking wide view of the sit
uation, political and industrial. the main
thing is To get the tariff issue before the peo-
pie 50 that the country may be educated and
brought to an int lligent conclusion upon 1t.
If the Mills bill is defeated there will be a
struggle over whisky aud sugar rs sources of
revenue. And in this conflict we shall expect
the sugar tax to fall rather than the whisky"
~. J. Post.
"rhe measure reported from the Commit
tee Of Ways and Means, therefore, is found
ed upon no principal and has no logical con-
sisteney The proposed changes extend the
free list but an important part of the scheme
is large abolition of internal revenue duties.
This plan, of course, is not in accord with the
Presidents recommcn dations, nor with the
principal of duties for revenue. while certain
details of the bill are treated with view to
votes. - HaIPer's Weekly
These two papers having gone clear
over to the Democratic party, adopting
substantially the old Bourbon doctrines
of Calhoun in his latter days-State Rights
and Free Trade, they are bitter against
Randall and other Protcctionist Democrats,
and even think the Mills bill It compro-
mise which almost deserves defeat.
Another evidence that rrncgades become
al once the most ultra of partisans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-26

favor with Cleveland, who has regarded him
with more or less suspicion for some time.
The President says that RandalPs actions in
the House did not coincide with the profess
sions he made with his tongue do not be-
lieve Randall would hesitate to backcap his
party at the St, Louis Convention In the mat
ter Of preparing platform and making tariff
declarations. He is not in line with Mr..
Cleveland. and he is the leading protectionisi
Of his party"
Before he gets through. Scott will find
he has undertaken something of job.
Though Cleveland has armed him with Of
fetal patronage. has placed in his hands
the sharp sword Of political prescription
in the great State Of Pennsylvania, he is
sure to encounter powerful obstacles
There are unmistakable indications that
Randall will have to make an ignominiou;
surrender. or fight for his life. He knows
how to do the latter, which he can do with
honor. VIII he finally prefer the former
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-26
The Near End of the DeLesseps
Scheme

II looks rs though the wonderfully
the complete failure of the Panama under
taking. Ry his extraordinary energy and
equally remarkable audacity he induced
not only thousands of his countrymen,
many other Europeans, and some Ameri-
cans to subscribe and pay an enormous
sum Of money to cut II ship canal con-
Meeting the two great oceans, Even after
all practical men in other countries saw
plainly that eNpending money for this
undertaking was like throwing it into an
unfathomed bog, the people of France
continued to pour out their stored up saw
ings. But finally the countrymen of De
Lesseps have found how little they can
trust to his glowing promises. 4 French
capitalist has given to the Paris cores
pendent of the London Times the series
of incorrect estimates which have been
following are the figures given by this
gentleman.
lin the July (iST9) estimate DE Lesseps
said that the annual expense of the canal
finished to the sea level would not exceed
$4,000 ,0oof. In 1881 Messrs Couvrcux and
Hersert, contractors of the Suez Canal
accepted an engagement to finish the canal to
the sea level for 5i2 Ooo, OO0f. In 1856 the
canal would cost 200 900, ooof., and now
in 1887, 700. 200 .0oOf. more are demanded
which, with l,loo, 900 ,0oof. already spent
must serve to complete locked canal. No
shareholder murmurs. and De Lcsseps con
tinues to bring in his estimates and let fly
his thunderbolts of indignation if any one
has the audacity to smile after rejecting
upon the past"
or the $4,000 new bonds which have
been issued, only 10000 have been sub
scrbed, and more than half of these at a
price much less than the fixed value.
Had the Frerch capitalists carefully read
the elaborate presentation of facts pub
lished In the Rerue DIS DcMr .NoRdes
about the date at which the bold schcmer
launched his enterprise, they would not
have so readily poured out their millions
in its behalf.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-26
Republican State Convention,
Norombega Hall, Bangor, Thursday Apr. 26.


The Republican state Committee have made the
following railroad arrangements for the Republican
State Convention;
MAINE CKST.AL KAfLRoAp.-Tickets for any
train, Tuesday, sday and 1hnr.iay, Aprl
18th 18th and 26th from Aroos'ook county and
Eastern Maine, good to return on any train Thur
day Friday and saturday April 18th. 27th and zsth
can be had NJ fare the round trip. Al all Other
points the Maiae Central tickets viii only be sold
good for any train going TO Bangor on the 18th and
18th, and for return Ihursday and Friday the Zoi
and 9th. special trains will be run from Portland
to Bangor on the morning of the Convention, re
turning after the adjournment. The train IRON
Portland to Bangor will run both ways, VIA Lewis
ton and via Augusta.
BANGOR Il PisrATAQris RAiLEoAD.--one far,
for round trip. Tickets for all train. "Wednesday
and Thursday. April 18th and 18th return Thursday
and Friday, April 18th and 9TH.
NEW BRusswlcK HALLWAY One fare for round
trip. Tickets good going to Bangor, April lih 25tl
and goth return 18th, nth and 18th.
Bosros 4 MAINE RAuRoAp.-Iickets two cents
"Wednesday and Thursday. April 18th and 26Ih
good to return Thursdhy and Friday April Goth and
9th. Tickets must be purchased from any station
on the Boston Maine to the nearest station on IN,
Maine Central, and then ticket purchased Of the
Maine Central Railroad.
PORTLAND 4 ROCHESTER RAILEoAp.-onc fur,
for round trip. Tickets good going 10 Bangor April
18th and 10Th, return 10Th and 9Th. Delegate
must present credentials TO station agent to Obtain
one fare.
. PORTLAND 4 OupESsBr RAILROAD one
fare for round "trip. Tickets good going 10 Bangor
April 18th and nth return April 10Th and eth.
GRAND TRUSk RAn.wAY.-One fare for rount
trip. Tickets good going to Bangor April 18th nn'
10Th. return 10Th. 9Th and 18th
KNOX LINCoLN RAfIRnAp.-onr fare for ronnt
trip. Tickets good going 10 Bangor April 18th ant
18th. return April 26ih and 9Th.
soMERsrT RAILROAD Hound trip tickets fo
one fare. Good going to Bangor April 18th an,
10Th return April 10Th and 18th.
SANDY RIVER KNILHoAD.-onc fare for roun'
Ali. TfaL Inc ff.ttI
10Th; return April 10Th aud eth.
FRANKLIN MEGANric KkiLHoAD.-onc far,
for round trip. same limit Of tickets to time a.
SANDY River Railroad.
BANGOR 4 BosTOS STEAMSHIP toMPANY. -
Tickets one fare for round trip. Tickets good from
April oath to April 2sth. inclusive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-26
BAYARD'S SURRENDER
An Appropriate Motto That Adorned
the $40 Banquet to Chamberlain.

Blood is thicker than water" This was
the cunning inscription which was painted il
scarlet letters under the colors of the United
States and Great Britain on the menu cards
which cost $40 each, gotten up by 10,
Chamberlain recently when entertaining the
Fisheries Commissioners at swell banquets
This may account for the surrender of Sec
rotary Bayard to the British Commits soner
who is now to be knighted for having out
witted the fossils of the State Department al
Washington.
over century ago at Lexington. Concord
and Bunker Hin Yankee blood could not
have been thought by the Brtishers of those
times to have been very thick" for they
made il flow as freely as water" But since
then the Yankee blood has been thickening
TO such degree that John Bull admits now
i, is not safe for him to attempt TO shed any
more of it, and if by shrewd diplomacy and
cunning devices he can obtain what he wants
from Uncle Sam. WHY, he reasons to himself,
should a gun be fired or drop of this now
precious blood be shed:
This is wise reasoning on the part of
Cousin" John. He played his cards we'll
and has won. yet he must remember that the
United States has a Senate, which undoubt-
eddy will sit down hard upon the so called
treaty. Then dear Cousin" John will turn
around and say, after all. that Yankee blood
is not much thicker than water" and shat it
is cold and tishy.