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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-10-17
For Your M0uIting Hens.

Moultng Is very exhaustive process
Eggs have not been so high for years at this
season us now; they will be still higher
Hens rarely ever lay while moulting, then
help them TO get their new plumage quickly.
Many people get only five TO six dozen eggs
in n year from II hen and lose money when
they ought to get three times that many and
make money rapidly. IIowH There are
about 900 eggs in the ovnries or hen; get
all you can Of them in two years then kill the
hen. You thus save two or thrco years fc ed.
ing OF the hen which is no small item II You
buy nil the food. When hen is in 'condi.
ton" says n high poultry authority "she will
lay plenty of eggs" Therefore help her
through the moulting season, that she may
be in condition to lay during the winter.
Thousands OF pcoplehnv proven Shcridhn's
Condition Powder TO be worth its weight in
gold when hens are moulting. 1t keeps them
in health. helps form the new plumage, and
gets them in condition to lay early II YOU
give them during the moultIng Sheridan's
Condition Powder daily IN extra doses, they
will get to laying much sooner and lny ali
winter; larger, better, and more vigorous
eggs for Matching, than pullets. But don't
keep them q third year; get all the eggs in
two. Remember Shertdass Po,cder 10 not an egg.
food; you can raise or make food as cheaply as
any one. To any person interested, l. S. John
son & Co, Boston, Mtss., on receipt OF nd.
dress and stamp for reply will send a recipe
for making a good egg food at small cost.
Any person buying and using Sherdan's
Condition Powder now, will get their hens
in good laying condition and stand good
chance to win one of the gold premiums to
be offered lltor by the same Arm; who are
the only makers OF Sherdan's Condition Pow.
der. For scots. they will send two IS cent
packs, Ave packs for 81 or tor $l,9o one large
% pound can Of Powder, postpaid; ak cans
tor s., express prepaid. sample copy u
the best poultry magazine sent free Til,
paper one year and large eau of Powde,
for 81 50.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-10-17

We are inclined to think that the
words Strain at gnat and swal.
low a camel" fully apply to the eff
forts to prevent persons and socie.
ties distributing prizes by chance.
We suppose this would relieve the
show window Of the sealed bean jar
or corn bottle; and 10 more can the
young and old at the healthy church
fair or supper look with admiring
eyes on the guess cake, or with
trembling hand dive into a bag to
take thcrcfrom 4 nccktie, with its
counterpart of raw material in the
gown Of some charming miss or
prudish old maid, whose supper
must be paid for. We believe
church will thrive just as well on
money earned by beautiful guess
cake formed by Christian hands rs
on the moneyswhich is obtained by
sharp tricks and hard bargains.
These simple little things are crimes
in the eyes of some, who, when they
make out their lists in the spring
commit before God the damning
crime of perjury without a trcmor
of the hand or u murmur Of consci.
pppn
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-10-17

Essex county's assignment on
Committees is as follows: -IIobson,
Court and State Expenses; Stevens,
Public Buildings; Hill, Mileage and
Debcntures, (chairman); CoveIl.
Distributing Committee; Wilcox,
General Committee; Stevens, Land
Taxes; Kellogg, Agriculture; Col
by, Manufactures; Hubbard, High,
ways and Bridges; Frizzell, Federal
Relations; Conway, Claims. Sena
tor Grout is on the General Com,
mlttee, Railroads, and Highways
and Bridges.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-10-17
"a FULL ASSORTMENT OF WATCHES AND JEWEIRY.]

The East Haven contested case
will probably be settled ere this
meets the eyes os our readers. If
the position Of Mr.. Hudson is correct
then there are but few legally
elected members in the House. We
think that little statutory require
ment whether it be directory or
mandatory better be repealed.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-10-17

Something must be done with the
Supreme Court. Notwithstanding
there are numerous candidates for
the vacancy, there seems to be a
feeling to meet the demand by
abolishing the vacancy. If there is
to be a change of some kind either
in number or salary, we should say
six judges on same salary as now.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-10-17
Mr.. G. b. Jones of Spring Hill, Iowa

Mr.. G. b. Jones of Spring Hill, Iowa,
says: II have used Chamberlain
Pain Balm for severe and painful
burns with better effect than any.
thing else | have ever tried. 1t re.
lieves the pain instantly and cures
without leaving scar" Pain Balm
is one OF the most useful medicines
that any family can be provided with,
especially for rheumatism, lame back
sprains, bruises, tooth'ache, ear.ache
and like ailments. One application
will relieve the pain and fair tria
insure cure. so cent bottles fol-
sale by j. G. Hutchins, No. Stratford
and G, s. Raymond, Colebrook,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-10-17

Highways, Fish, and official
salaries are existences which seem
to fill the lives of many members
with hobgoblin visions and CHASTITY
shadows. If all bills should become
full fledged laws, it would be well
for the State to be one great aban-
doned farm. But law inventing
brains are wonderfully prolific, and
the surplus must be expended.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-10-17

The usual committee visitations
to inspect public Institutions is soon
to be in order, the necessary creden-
tials having been furnished by
legislative resolution. Now gentle
men and lady overseers, superintend.
ents and matrons, be prepared to
kill the fatted calf.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-10-17

We are certainly represented by
"The WISDOM" if there is doubt as
to the rest of the constitutional
quotation. The Worlds Fair would
be something of failure with Ver-
mont left out, and we are glad to
see the efforts made for her proper
representation.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-10-17

House Bill II is a little too much
of a good thing. Limiting the
aggregate amount Of untaxablc de-
posits in savings banks to $500 can.
not become law. Fix it at $1,000
and it is entitled to apasSage speedi
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-10-17

short time; better by far pay dollar or two
more for II good article that VIII give you
aud last hnlf IA life time.
We offer Inc of Pnrlor SUITS ut SIS, $40,
sI5, $50 and So, that cant be equal, for the
prices. The best material is used and skilled
yorkmcn are employed.
In Chamber Sets we start In at sls for fine
Ash Set. or SIS for Oak. and for s45 viii give
you Set worth sGs. 1t Is only waste of
money to buy unless you get reliable goods.
Our Oak Sets can't be cqunlled Mt Our prices,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-10-17
MON ~!
now 20 MAKE 1T-

To save II dollar IL to make one. You earn
It by being smart enough to know whcrc to
do yourtndIng. Look out first for the store
that has the largest stock and the best vn.
rCty, for yon can always buy cheaper, and
get better quality for your money from the
large dealer. Take 1t IN House Fur lshngs,
We buy the best In the market and buy 80
largely that the manufacturers have To give
uS better prices aud NC can Afford to sell you
better goods for les money.
Wcarc now opening the Fail season with
II determination 10 90 more business than
ever. We know no concern IN the United
States can uudcrsCll us. They may seH
trashy goods nj less priccs, but what
IL the good Of buying rarlor Suits und
Chamber Sets that will only last Il
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-10-17

Every article OF House Furnishings Is
marked TO lowest prices aud odd lots OF Dn-
perics and Chairs are being closed out ut cost
price
Parlois furnished complete with every.
thing needed for 10000. Sitting rooms COM
plete for $500 Chambers complete for S33 o.
Kitchens complete for $50. 90. Dining Rooms
complete tor $1,000.
We are complete House Fnrnlshers, You
can save many dollar by dealing with us.
After the LIST OF November We shall discon
Time to prepay freight. SO that by sending
your order In now you will save this OF
pensc. Terms easy. All letters unsw cred
same day as received.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-10-17
Chamberlain's Eye and Skin

A certain cure for Chronic Sore Eyes,
letter, Salt Rheum, Scald Head, Old
Chronic Sores, Fever Sores, Eczema,
Itch, Prairie Scratches, Sore Nipples
and Piles. 1t is cooling and soothing.
Hundreds of cases have been cured by
it after all other treatment had failed.
1t is put up in % and 90 cent boxes.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-10-17
FANCY GOODS.

Don't fail to lu,s over our Fancy Goods.
4 New and Trash line Of all kinds Of
Stamped Goods and Tldlss just racsirsd.
Laundry, Slipper. Brush and SChuOI Bags.
TinsGl Cord ana Twisted Embroidery Wash
silk In all COIors.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-10-17
CAR PETS.

We lead the Statc on Carpets. Tho very
best and tho very lowest prices
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-10-17
DRESS GOODS.
TRIMMINGS.

A new line Of Trimmings. All shades
in Striped and Plain SuraA SILKS, Seiin,
Plush, VaIYat, GIMP and Braid.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-10-17
! Fall and Winter Goods !
Now ready for inspection at the popular
DRY GOODS AND CLOTHING HOUSE
o. Stern BROTHERS.

before to show the people of Island
this and
which cannot crowded
goods they be sold. All goods bought
ting their share.
The morning call., 1890-06-18
PUT 1T IN ON CORNS.
How an Old Lady Passed the Time at q
Depot.

How an Old Lady Passed the Time at a
Depot.
There were scores OF passengers waiting
in the Pennsylvania depot, Jersey City, and
a prominent figure among them was real
old-fashioned woman, wearing quaint
old bonnet, and having the tradi-
tional number of parcels and band
boxes with her. She had eaten q
fried cake and drunk from a bottle of
cold tea, and after brushing the crumbs
away she took from her pocket milestone
and pocket-knife and began putting an
edge on the latter. There was a general
sat near her remarked:
Well, you are the first woman l ever
Saw who could sharpen knife"
Lands save you. but l know fifty of
'em!" she replied. ANY women folks up
our way who can't sharpen axes and
knives are counted no good. This ERE
knife belongs TO the old man and haint
very good stuff"
'Whats your object in sharpening the
knife ?" he asked, as she worked away with
much yigor.
"Corns. Got two on the bottom of my
left foot. Orter pared 'etn down afore l
left home, but didn't have time. Got fifty
five minits to wait here, and I'll put it in on
corns. How's that for an edge?"
sharp as a razor" he replied, as he re-
ceived the knife, felt its edge and passed it
back.
Yes, guess it will do. You'd better
move now. Hate to bother you, but them
corns is dreadful"
He moved away, followed by two or three
others, and the old lady slipped off her shoe
and stocking, turned her back to the crowd,
ond began operations. She was through in
about twenty minutes, and, after replacing
her shoe, she bundled her packages to-
gether and loudly remarked:
Therel l feel a hundred dollars better,
and Pll have half an hour more after git
home to help change them hens into the
new coop."-N. Y. World.
The morning call., 1890-06-18
THRESHING In SYRIA.
The Same Is Doue Now rs aFas Cen
turiaa Ago.

The Same Is Doue Now rs DFas Gem
turtles Ago.
On the outskirts Of each village is level
space of ground of sufficient size to answer
the requirements of the village, which is
known by the name of the bayader or
thrashlng floor. Each farmer and peasant
has his own particular portion marked off
by row of stones. and this portion is
religiously handed down from father to
son and jealousy guarded from encrOach-
ment. Hither the various crops are borne
on the backs of camels or donkeys as soon
as they are reaped in the fields, and they
are there piled up into separate stacks to
be threshed out in turns.
The threshing is a long and tedious pro-
cess, occupying several months. IL conf
mences about the beginning of June and
often is not completed till the end of Sep
tember or even in some cases till the mid
die of October. During all this time the
threshing floor presents lively. busy
and most picturesque scene. The pro-
cess is very primitive one, being
Identical with that which was in
vogue in the times of Old Testament his
tory. Nay, the hieroglyphic representa-
lions on Egyptian monuments show that the
same method was adopted by the farmers
of Egypt at least 5000 years ago. A fiat
board. something like the bottom of a
sleigh, with small sharp pieces of ba-
salt let into its under sides, is driven
round and round upon the surface of
the corn, which is spread out in cir
Gle of from six to twenty yards in
diameter, according to the quantity to be
threshed. A boy rides on the board and
drives the horse or oxen as the case may be.
Meanwhile one or two men stand in the
middle, and with three-pronged wooden
forks turn the corn over so as to expose all
portions equally to the action Of the thresh-
ing board .-Black woods Magazine.
The morning call., 1890-06-18

taken place already and we have postponed
the funeral indefinitely. But You and my
friend the landlord here are entitled to an
explanation of what must seem strange to
you
g Then he told US the story very frankly.
Ali three lived in New York City, where
the elder of the two fugitives was conf
dental clerk to the speakers father. An
acquaintance had sprung up between the
clerk and his employers sixteen-year-old
daughter. which the old gentleman de-
cidedly disapproved of. An elopement re-
suited. The brother, who was a reporter
on New York newspaper, had under
taken to locate the fleeing couple. The
bloodhound belonged to the family, and
had been trained to guard tie girl and was
much attached to her. He had been
brought along to assist in the search. The
active reporter had quickly traced the
couple to Fine. on the border. of the will
dernes, and the dog had done the rest. The
couple we're found encamped short dis
lance this side Of Gran berry Lake in charge
of two. guides, the young lady being dressed
in boys clothing.
"What might easily have been fatal en-
counter was arrested by the girl producing
marriage certificate signed by clergy
man at Carthage, and dated the evening OF
the day the runaways left home. Ii was
happy ending OF what had the premOnitOry
symptoms of tragedy. Our women folks
rugged the girl, who was as handsome as
picture, out in proper clothing, and then L
thought that dog would go wild with Joy.
He made good deal more fuss over the
girl than did the husband or young brother,
and he did not get twenty feet away from
her.
The party staid here day to rest, and
then went out by way Of Fine and Harris
burg. For all he quoted down so much
after he found his mistress, l can tell you l
was glad when saw That bloodhound well
on his way back to civilization. He was
altogether too fly for the Adirondack
country" WALTON BOONE.
The morning call., 1890-06-18
THE DRUIDS.
Committees Appointed By the Grand Grove at
Sacramento.

Committees Appointed By the Grand Grove at
Sacramento.
SACRAMENTO, June 1.-THE Grand Grove OF
the United Ancient Order Of DIuIds opened its
twenty sixth annual session In the Senate Cham
Der here to-day In the eye ming the visiting
delegates were hOnored by ball. and Wednes-
day evening they will be entertained at Dan
Quet by local groves. The weather is cool and
pleasant and the visitors are enjoying them
selves.
AT The afternoon session this Committee on
Distribution made a report, and the various por-
tons OF the report were distributed 10 the proper
committees for action. Committees were ap-
pointed as follows; On Honored Dead, all Past
Noble Grand Arcbers; On Testimonials. Past
Noble Grand Arch l.. L. Dunand and T. Layne
Grand Secretary John II. KnarstOn, L. Ma
giunis, q. w. LOWE and j. Wagner were ap-
pointed committee to decide upon ways and
means for erecting a monument TO The memory
Of William SeIg, deceased The oldest p n. q. a.
number Of resolutions having Tor their object
the amendment OF laws were adopted.
The regular standing committees were recon.
strueted as follows: On Credentials-P. ROtro-
hacker }. Smith, +. w. Weishaar; on Finance
on Charter aud Petitions = John Hutton,
Charles Lester, j. W. Johansen, S. Leis
butrels, ]. Nanziger; on Appeals and
GrlevanceszzA. j: Buckles. j. c. Bernstein, L.
subordlnates-L. S. schord, L. Chassagne, j.
Nsgner. c. A. Magster L. Magmier; on Juris-
prudence William Avery. William 7. Gibbs
J. Michllng, ID: IVY. Taylor, Z: J. Gregoryi
J. Simon. E. Lavine. r. F. jackson; on Core
spOndrnce- II. KnarstOn, Grand Secretary, H.
T. Jacobs, p. Harms on Printing!. IL. Knars-
ton, Grand Secretary, e. p. Anderson, j. +.
FugaZi
The Grand Grove will resume Its labors to-
morrow,
The morning call., 1890-06-18
TUCs on CoURT.MARTIAL.
Argument Of Chief Quartsrmaster Kimban in
His Defense

his Defense
TUCSON June 1.-THE case OF Major A. S.
KmoalI, Chief Quartermaster, was commenced
by the military eOurI-marlial this morning. He
is charged with neglecling the execution OF an
Office lease at Tucson. After the first witness
was sworn KimbaI stated to the court:
'As 1t IS not now and has never been my duty
10 provide offices l object 10 the Introduction OF
any testimony tending 10 show that the rentals
under the leases In question were exorbiJanu or
that diligence was not used by me TO satisfy my
self that the amount OF rent TO be paid by the
UulIed States was reasonable and proper, or
That the Unlled States was wrongtully required
10 pay, aud did pay, und-r said leases, any rent
ais whatever. The officer OF this court
handing officer and QuarJermaster present
at tie station not only 10 assign quarters, but
have those necessary for the officers unproVlded
for. The hist QuaTeImaster Is nowhere recog-
niZed having any duty whatever in connec-
lion herewith. There Is not paragraph In the
regulations prescribing his duty In connection
operated from military quHitrrs which
recognizes Chief Qnartermaster. Cap
tain Mlnmore was The local Quarter
master at Tucson, and It was his duty
10 rovide offices for all disbursing officers sta
toned there. IL would be physical imposs-
billy 10 make personal examination into all
tile conditions necessary 10 be Inquired into
that The leases ana contracts IN This department
may be properly made. There are in this de-
partment over 800 contracts now in force, every
one OF which requires ad juStment largely In eX-
cess OF the leases IN question. All The arrange
ments which we're made BY the Quartermasters
department f0f leasing the premises In question
were Dlade by Captain Miltimore or under his d.
rection, even 10 The drafting OF the leases.
The premises leased were necessary to the public
service. They were satisfactory 10 the officers
who were to occupy them, and the leases had
been drawn up by local QuarteTmasters aud
submitted 10 ME under Article DCLlI, requiring
that contracts shall be made in the name OF and
shall be signed by the chief officer of that branch
OF The stan OF lhe command 10 which they per-
tal1,' aud was that officer"
The court adjourned until tomorrow.
The morning call., 1890-06-18
TO SAVE HIS WIFE.
Sensational Developments in a
Napa Case.
Christian EOFkle Asserts That He Vas The
One Who Stabbed YOn Wyl
In Affidavit That Caused The Court TO
Postpone Passing Sentence on
The Woman.
Special Dispatches to The MORNING CALL.

NAPA, June 17.-To-day was the time set for
sentencing Mrs. Margaret Merkle, who was con-
victed Of manslaughter for the killing of Joseph
Won Wyl. Her attorney asked for new trial,
and in support offered an affidavit by her hus-
band, Christian Merkle, that he, and not his
vile, killed Won Wyl. He alleges that 1t was
done in self.deTense during the row In which
they were all engaged, aud says his reason for
not making it known before was tPat he thought
his wife would surely escape conviction.
Alter detailing mlnutely the circumstances OF
the row al the Swiss Hotel Merkle said that he
followed Won Wyl aud his wife into the street.
and saw her lying in the road; that he APP
preached Won Wyl, who struck at him (MeTkle)
twice. The affidavit concludes:
While st-pping back, and about the time he
struck at me the second time, put my hand
INTO my pochet and drew out my pocket-knife.
That knife was one that had snarpened that
day for the purpose of cutting my corns. don't
remember how opened the kuife. only know
that this man had iusulted me and my wife
and had struck her in the face, and had as be-
Heyed struck her to the ground, and when l ap-
preached him peacefully with the Intention 10
apprehend or stop him, advanced toward me and
i
me great harm put my hand In my pocket and
drew the knife. I did not take that
knife from my pocket until after he had
advanced upon me and struck at me twice. 1
don't know whether be had anything In his hand
or not. but his blow drew blood from my head
and at the moment lie struck at me that third
blow l struck al him with my knife. did not
know then whether or not my knife had done
him any injury. At the moment l struck and
withdrew my hand lie turned and ran. Just then
my wife got up from the ground aud started
after him as lie ran. II was then that cried,
Come back, mamma, come back" Won Wyl ran
down the street. My wife came bscN and we
went 10 I lie room we occupied together. 1
then looked at my knife and saw spot
OF blood upon IT, 1 knew then that my
knife had cut the man. Being a stranger, and
fearful that perhaps l might get in trouble and
lose my job at Captain Neoaum's, ana fearful OF
auy trouble that might arise, but still uot be.
ltving or thinking that had seriously injured
the man, but thinking that my cut might have
been a slight one but SIN such a one S might
cause me Tire loss OF my place at Niehaum's. as |
have said, ! went out Into The yard amt threw
that knife as far into the vineyard, situated back
oil The grounds Of the Swiss Hotel, as l could
throw il.
The court reserved Its decision until to-mor.
TOW morning a: o'clock. The Merkle family
lived IN San Francisco and came 10 Rutherford
in this county early last April. This turn of the
trial has created quite a sensation. Some people
count II genuine, While others say IL Is q FAKE.