Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-12-19
GENERAL NEWS.

A place In Worcestershire, Eng, il adver-
tised to let on a lease which has I'LL years
yet to run. 1t was made for 1000 years In
| 1900.
Never before since St. Louis was founded
have there been such receipts of corn as with
in the last three weeks. Since November 16,
the receipts have amounted to two million
bushels, and shipments are now coming on at
the rate Of 300, 900 bushels daily.
Long Branch Pier is in imminent danger.
The late high tides have undermined it. The
time is coming when the pretty seaside re-
sort win have to retreat before the encroach-
ing waves, which undermine sea walls, shore
pilings and all other barriers
The Dolphin did not sail with the Kear-
sarge and Galena the other day. but remained
behind at the Brooklyn Navy Yard to under
60 some repairs, and also to pick up the
struggling marines and tars from .he other
vessels. She will go direct to Cape Haytien.
| An essay of average rock from the seven
foot vein at the bottom Of the deep shaft Of
the Michigan gold mine, just completed, at
| Ishpeming, gives over $4,000 per ton
| in gold and silver. The rock is not
nearly as rich as has been taken from
the rich chimneys, but from the present
indications there is a seyen-foot vein Of the
stuff.
n Lill WAS nllTOuutcu III Tue Ctndtt pTo-
viding for a reserve force for the navy from
steam vessels in the merchant marine
The Coroner's inquest ON the bodies Of the
men killed in the Minneapolis fire holds the
owners Of the building morally responsible.
Emin Bey escaped the perils of disease aud
! the poisoned arrows of the savages, but he
fell from window at Zanzibar and frac-
tured his skull. His recovery is doubtful.
Rumple, Smith & Co. Of New York have
been awarded by the authorities of Havana,
Cuba, a contract To erect a system of water
works for that city, at cost OF S2,0O0,000.
The firm bid against a number Of Euro
pean houses.
A whole family in Rig Rapids, Mich,
named Ackley, ten in number are In jail for
shoplifting and similar offences.
Some small boys at York. Pa, chased and
captured, without horse or hound, a fox that
had escaped from Its cage.
The jury in a breach Of promise case at
Champaign. ILL.,, awarded one cent damages
and advised the plaintiff to "beware OF book
agents.
A gold nugget worth $3.50 was found In
the crop Of grouse that a woman was dress
ing for dinner at SIMPSONS Mills, Ore, few
days ago.
Mrs. Ella c. White. charged, IN Elmlra n.
y
was arrested M Chicago Tuesday night. She
has been living In Chicago for several
months, and speculaied good deal in bucket
shops and on the Board Of Trade.
The settlement of the dock laborers' strike
at Bristol, England, was effected by a COM
promise. The questions OF employing
foreign labor and abolishing middlemen were
waived. The strikers lost in wages the sum
Of Ei0.000 aud merchants suffered severely in
consequence Of the strike.
The Kaiser has telegraphed TO Emin Pasha
and Stanley the expression OF his sympathy
for all the hardships and perils they have ex-
perieneed. lie congratulates them upon the
fortunate ending of their dangerous journey
and welcomes them TO civilization and home.
From every indication the brass manufac-
turers OF the United States, are perfecting
gigantic confederation. A meeting was held
IN the Grand Pacific Hotel, Chicago. George
T. Coppius. prominent manufacturer Of
Boston, d. T. Ellis Of Bridgeport, Ct, and
many other eastern manufacturers, are
present
A bill has been introduced IN the Senate
providing for Notifications and other seacoast
defenees, and appropriatng therefor Si2G.-
37T 500.
Great preparations are being made in Eng
land and Belgium to give Stanley a royal
welcome on his return.
Southern Democratic Congressman are
not pleased with those passages in the mes
sage referring to the need Of Federal cleo
ton law.
George w. Lininger, Republican candidate
for mayor OF Omaha, was defeated by Rich
ard &. Cushing, Democrat, BY majority Of
between 100 and 1900.
Postmaster General Wanamaker takes the
ground that Postmaster ought not to be re-
moved, unless for cause, until the expiration
of four years from the date Of his appoint
ment.
The total number of bills presented in the
Senate ON "Wednesday was sos. Most Of the
proposed were bills that failed to
become laws during the last Congress-
The weather throughout northern New
York on "Wednesday was intensely cold. At
several places IN the Adirondacks the Their
registered 10 degrees TO 16 degrees
below zero. Saranac lake is frozen over.
II Is officially denied that France has any
intention to withdraw from the Latin Union.
The MiddesborOugh (England) iron mar
ket is very much excited, and warrants have
Eve shillings.
The New York guarantee fund for worlds
fair amounts TO S5.l35,S26 A bill will be
presented to Congress providing for the crea-
ton of corporation which shall direct the
eNnlbltioh, suDltct 10 inc SUPERVISION OF the |
United States Government.
Asundo Baquito, a large, pock-markcd
italian woman, who earns her living as a
shot one woman dead and wounded !
two others seriously, in the tenement 60 |
James street, New York.
The Riforma OF Rome. commenting on |
President Harris0n's message, expresses
hope that the question OF a wellnigh prohib- |
tive duty upon art works imported into the |
United States may be solved in conformity |
with Italy's just wishes.
The Cologne Gazette's st. Petersburg cor
reports that the Car. under /
Standing that France is concerned about the |
possible consequences OF his recent visit to
Berlin, has instructed the Grand Duke Vlad- /
mir TO dispel all apprehensions during his
stay In Paris.