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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-02-20
NEWS IN GENERAL.

The authority of one of the most prom.
nent brokers in Pittsburg, Pa, is given for
the statement that the Thomson-Houston
and Westinghouse Electric compauies have
combined. and will hereafter be run under
the Edison management.
At the recent sale Of john L Boxers col
lection OF Washington relics in philsdephia
two volumes OF the "Fcderalist," once owned
hy Washington, brought 1890. They were
purchased for Senator Hearst.
A remarkable story comes from Chicago
of the arrest Of George J. Gibson. secretary
of the Whiskcy Trust, charged with con-
spiracy to destroy life and property in the
interests OF that organization.
Two negroes named Jesse Proctor and
Frederick Young were hanged at Dover
Del, for the murder in August, 1890, of
Stephen Lindsay colored local preacher.
Tho late Mrr. Mary c. Shaw of Pittsburg
has left the income of her property, amount
ing to $500 year, to Miss AIlce B. Fletcher
for her lifetime to aid her In her researches
In ethnology and archaeology among the In
dians.
A doc" ment has been filed al Butte, Mont
by which Thomas Jefferson Davis, the nat.
ural son of the millionaire, Andrew J. Davis.
assigned to John A. Davis, brother OF de-
ceased, and legatee under the will of 1886
now being contested all his right, title and
interest past present and prospective, IN
the estate left by his father, worth about
SS,000.000. BY this action the young man
has thrown away his chances of fortune.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-02-20

Quotations: I.Smbs. 9(al0c; mutton.
choice, Tldsic.i yeal fancy, lOCaiOlc.; poor
TO good. 6(d9c.
PORK AND FORK PRODUCTS.-Pork
and pork products est Ia fair demand and
steady.
Quotations: Long cuts and short cuts
slS Oogl3 so; backs, slj 25Sl3 Is; lean
ends; slS OOGi0 so; pork tongues,
slS IS; ex prime, sll 10; butt pork. $40 50;
fresh ribs, TIC; sau0ages 7ic; bologna
sausagcs, &c; bans, 9,HllcI smoked
shoulders; 7tc; corued, Sic; smoked
ribs, &c; boneless breakfast bacon,
9ia10c; pressed hams, 1OiGllc. Lard,
o. 9ic. Dressed hogs, &c.
P0TATOES.-PotAtoes are in fsir supply,
and prices Of the best eastern stock fer seed
are frmer. Other stock is easy. Sweet po-
tatoes are little lower.
Quotations: Maine Hebrons, S5C6l 90;
Maine Rose ,95c(dkl %; New Hampshire and
Vermont Rose Hebrons and New York and
Vermont Burbanks 90c(a1 90; Prince Ed
ward Island Chenangoes, 75ctdS0c; sweet
potatoes. 81 00d30 90.
New York Rose, Hebron and Burbank,
. 90 sweet potatoes, New jersey,
81 1903 60.
POULTRY.-Tradei is good for nothing
The market is well supplied with poor
quality Of goods on which no quotation can
be given. The prices we give are for only
the best goods. The game market is work
ing off and is quiet.
Quotations: Turkeys. l2(gl5c; chickens,
l0d l3c; fowls, sd10c; ducks, l09l4c;
geese, l2c, r | do. l5GI6c; grouse 81
- s.I
die, l5c; whole, &c.
New York: Fancy turkeys, lldl5c;
chickens, sd12c; fow's, sdl0c; ducks, I1G
l3c; geese, So l0c. Game-Quail, Sl@l -;
partridge, 75d1 00 red-head duck. 81 00tG
. 50; mallard. G0@70c: yenison, l3@ l5c;
rabbits, l0Mljc.
TRUCK.-The truck market is quiet and
rather dull although there Is good fair
hand to mouth trade. Cucumbers are scarce
ana have made quite an advance this week.
The easy position OF onions still continues
and prices tend downward. A sharp buyer
can get them under quotations Rhubarb is
now becoming quite plenty. Hothouse to-
matoes are coming forward to some extent
but they are so high as to be beyond the
reach of all but the wealthest people, and
are practically unquotable.
Quotations. Artichokes, sI 5Oa2 90 y
bush. Bects. 75c y bush. Cucumbers. hot
house, s25(a30 y 100. Brussels Sprouts.
81 00dS 50 u bush. Cabbage, 81 coal SIS p
bbl; Saa5 y 100; red, SIC q bush; savoy,
81 00,dl % z bol. Carrots, I5(d99c 2 bush.
Celery, native, s3d5 D box Kalamazoo
l0ml5c y bunch. Caulifowers 81 26d2 Oo
p doz;l5@ lsc each. LeekS 75c(d1 90 p dozen
Lettuce, ,J0etl 90 = dozen, fancy higher. Oys-
ter plant 75c dsl r dozen. Onions, Egyr-
tians, 81 0O = bag; ratives "a 75d5 25 y bbl:
western 81 7jtdi 90 2 bbl. malta, 81 so p
basket. Pr,ey, 81 25 200 y bushel. Par
snipS, 1jc e bush. Rsdishes, 2@7c = bunch.
Pumpkins, Peal so y barrel. Squash,
marrow. 81 I5a2 90 . barrel; s3o(d35 r
ton for western Hubbard. Spinach.
I5990 , bushel. Turnips, common round
50(d SOC. q bushel: Russian and White Cape.
81 p Il 30 q bbl; ruta baga 81 00(dl 25 4
Dbl. Dandehons, per bush. 81 5092 IS.
New York: Celery 35d4Oc doz. roots,
cauhhower, $? 00ld4 90 q bbI. Onions red
and yellow 81 75(d400.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-02-20
Almost Prophetic.

About three weeks ago Gen. sherman,
then in Washington, called to ste Admiral
Porter, who was then sleeping, and thus the
sherman thereupon expressed great regret
at the condition of the admiral, and urged
the attendants not to awaken him. lie left
a message ofsympathy, and remarked sadly !;
II would rather not see Porter unle could
see him as he always was when have met
him" Turning to Mrs. Logan, he added, /,
half jokingly; III will be the next one, and
perhaps may go before Porter does He
shrugged his shoulders, and continued {:
"Anyho it's nothing to die, as it's Just as
natural as Il Is to bt born" This Is now told
by the admirars family as being almost
prophetic.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-02-20
ISLAND POND, VERMONT FEBRUARY 90. 1891
DEATH OF ADMIRAL PORTER.
Over 90 Years in the Naval Ser.
vice.
BY His Death the Title of Admiral Be-
comes Extinct.

An honored name In the annals Of naval
history was borne by the admiral Of the
United States navy who has just passed
away. His own fame tittingly supplemented
the glory won by his father and cousin, aud
by its pre-eminence in the latest struggle Of
the republic achieved a record that is still
fresh IN the minds of many. Friday morn
ing Admiral David Dixon Porter died IN
Washington.
lie was Of Pennsylvania birth and passed
his 18th year on the Sth Of last June. Sixty
two years ago, as mere lad, he entered the
naval service of this country as midshipman,
and lhereis remained until his death. His
father, the gallant David Porter, Of Essex
fame, Boston born seaman, after his sus-
pension for disobedience TO orders in the
difficulty with the Spanish authorities at
Puerto Rico. resigned his commission and
took the commandership of the naval forces
OF Mexico. During the war Of that
country with Spain the son was ap-
pointed a midshipman in the Mexican
navy and sent to sea in the Guerrero, COM
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-02-20
CONGRESSIONAL D0INGS.
In the Senate.

Fen. 1.-THE resolution authorizing the
select committee on relations with Canada
TO continue its Investigations during the re-
cess was taken up in the Senate, and after
short discussion was agreed to.
Senate bill to provide for beginning the
construction OF military post at Essex
Junction or Swanton Junction, Vt, was
taken from the calendar and passed.
Senator Ingalls, presented to the Senate a
petition from Eleanor Fletcher Bishop, pray
ing for the passage of a law forbiddng the
holding OF an autopsy on human body or
its intcrment until there are sure signs OF de-
composition. She dccl l,rcs that 'cataleptic
rigidity often is mistaken for rgor mortis,"
and she files n book, bound in red. and en-
titled, Human NivisectiOn of Sir Washing.
ton Irving Bishop, the First and word-Re-
nowned Mind Reader"
The copyright bill was then taken up but
discussion was interrupted at $3.50, when the
message of the President, announcing the
death of Gen. Sherman, was laid before the
Senate. Mr.. Hawley arose. and offered a
resolution OF respect. Eulogies were de-
livered by Messrs. Hawley, Morgan, Man
derson and others, and the Senate adjourned.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-02-20
FOREIGN NEWS.

The French cabinet council has discussed
the invitation from the United States gov
eminent to take part In the worlds fair ut
Chicago. The ministers already agree to
accept the invitation, th1 United states hav-
ing participated officially in the Paris expo
sition OF 1889.
A London dispgtch announces that ma
tive of the Shan states recently ran amnck
and shot Maj Nixon, Lieut. jameson aud
two Sepoys dead.
A fire broke out on the British steamer
Calliope, lying at Newport, England, from
Bilboa, and before the flames were extn'
guished the steamer was considerably dam
agod. Two of the crew were burned to
death.
Messrs. O'Bricn and Dillon, in custody OF
the police, arrived at ,Kingstown, Ireland,
the mail packet station on Dublin Bay,
where the Holyhead boats land their passen-
gers. The prisoners landed without any
demonstration from those who bad
gathered to witness there arrival.
The Redmonds and Mr. Harrington met the
prisoners at the kingstown pier, but the
general public was excluded. Dillon and
o. Bren were driven direct from the pier TO
the Kings Bridge station, thus avoiding the
city of Dublin. crowd cheered the pris-
oners at Limerick Junction. and they were
again cheered on their arrival at Clonmel
and on entering the jsU
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-02-20

Far through all the civilized world
stretches the fame of Strassburgs
wonderful clock. This clock, which is
the second one of its kind put up in
Strassburg, was built in 1912, the first
one, built in 1873, having fallen into
decay. It stands in the south transept
of Strassburg Cathedral, and is fifty
feet in height by thirty in width. 1t
contains some of the mechanism OF the
old clock, but is not an exact copy
of it.
Tourists crowd the transept, in Or
der TO see the automaton procession
at the hour OF Goon. AS the clock
strikes twelve the cock flaps his wings
and, with apparent effort, gives fee
ble, hoarse lit must be confessed),
ridiculous crow. Then the procession
beoins. The apostles are waiting, at
the door to the left OF the upper plat
form, one by one they cross the stage,
pause before the figure of Christ DOW
In a ierky fashion, receive the blessing
Of the uplifted hand, and pass out at
the other side of the platform. Ihe
second effort of the cock takes place
ere the procession is half over. the
third when the last apostle has disasp-
neared from view. The central tig'
nre ON the lower platform holds the
bells Ia balance. Automatic hgures
appear every fifteen minutes, ana
cross the stage to strike the hour. A
vouth is seen at the quarter, man
At the half-hour, while the figure OF Of
time with his scythe strikes the full
hour.
seasons Of ecclesiastical events, so
far as they are associated with astIo, .S
nomical no. phenomena, the phases Of Of, the
moon, and the equation of time. There
is also q celestial circle, or orrery, that
shows the motions of the heavenly
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-02-20
THE GREAT COMMANDER GONE.
Gen. William T. Sharman's Last
Battle.
Death the Victor, but the End Peace
full and Painless.

General William Tecumseh Sherman died
at his residence in New York city OH Satur-
day, the 18th inst. nj i.j0 p. m surrounded
by his family, with the exception OF his
eldest son, who was returning from Europe
when his father passed. away, the generals
brother senator Sherman, General Ewing
Thomas Ewing, Jr., Gen. Sherman's four
dau.hters-Miss Rachel, Miss Lizzie, Mrs.
Fitch and Mrs. Thackara-Lieut. Fitch and
Mr.. A. NJ. Thackara.
His death was like the turning down Of a
light. Slowly, quietly, painlessly, the gen.
eral died. There was one short breath, like
sigh, and there came upon his face
that change which needs-ao Interpreter.
1t would be work Of supererogation in
deed to attempt to add word Of praise TO
those already spoken or written. No death
wi hin this century has caused such wide
spread and sincere regret, and the sorrow
seems to he shared alike by all sections Of
the country, and by all classes, not merely
on account OF h $ brilliant mi itary achiey-
ments, but because OF his noble manhood.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-02-20
vindication of Josephine b. Rowland

Josephine .. Rowland has been vindi-
Gated IN the probate court at Taunton, Mass.
She married Charles W. Rowland Of Provi'
dence, r. l., two years ago, and went to New
Bedford to live but the parents Of her hus.
band refused to recognize her. When her
husband died a short time ago she was
thrown out on the world, and from COM
parstlve affluence was compelled TO 60 out
washing to earn her living At the session
of the probate court last week her husbands
parents put IN claim for administration OF
the sons estate, to which she objected, and
hearing was had, at which she appeared, but
the other side gave up the 6ght, and Jose.
phine was appointed administrntrix OF the
estate of her husband, Her claims as wife
are recognized.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-02-20
Notable Deaths,

Major l.. o. Fay Of Windsor, VT, father
of Mayor Fay of Portsmouth, n. H., died
at his home, aged 81 years.
John w. Davis of Franklin. n. H., a dep
uty sheriff and county commissioner.elect.
died recently after an Illness OF several
months.
Mr.. Gillespie Beattie, widely known
lumber operator, died recently at Lancaster,
n. II. He was native OF Maidstone, VT,
~ years OF age, and sou Of the late Judge
David II. Beattie. He formerly did large
business In Maine. aud tie lumber town
"Beattie" in that state was founded by him.
Marshall c. Sears and his wife, Lois, all
aged couple residing at New Bedford, Mass.
died within eight hours OF each other. Both
had been feeble some time The husband
died at noon, and the same night the wife
passed away. Mr.. Sears had been member
OF the board OF aldermen.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-02-20
spars from the New state,

The ship W. J. Rotch of New Bedford,
Mass. has just arrived at Boston from Puget
Sound, bringing cargo Of some 400 spars,
running from 10 to 80 inches in diameter and
from 80 TO 1875 feet In length. This Is one Of
the largest and finest cargoes ever brought
to this coast. The spars are consigned to the
Boston Spar Company, and were shipped by
Brown Bros. Of Whitfield, N. II. They
have other vessels to follow. The strength
and durability Of these spars from the north
west coast are well known to navigators,
ship owners and others.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-02-20
Brutal Treatment of a Child.

Fred Sawyer and his wife, formerly OF
Old Town, but lately residing in Machais,
Me, have been arrested and brought to
Bangor on the charge of fearfully abusing
their daughter, Is years of age. The case
will be tried at the present. term of the su.
preme court. Mrs. Sawyer Is said to be
principally responsible for the III Treatment
of the child, who is her step-daugbtcr II Is
charged that the child was most shockingy
heated, almost starved to death. and given
scarcely clothing enough to cove her body.
The neighbors in Old Town interferred, and
Sawyer and his wife fled to Machias. The
child was found to be one solid mass OF
bruises. Preparations had been made to
give them coat of tar and feathers when
they disappeared from Old Town.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-02-20
Little Confidence Game.

"Oh, Mabel, tell Inc the truth, now
II you we're In my place would you
accept him" =
~CertainIy. Why, IL l had been in
your place would have accepted MN
mvself, the other night, when he pro-
posed to me. - Life.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-02-20

The sOth birthday Of Mr.. Charles Revere
Curtis of RockIand, Mass, was celebrated at
bis home lately by several Of his relatives
from Boston, Charlestown and Somerville.
MIR. Curtis mother was Sally Revere, daugb.
ter OF Paul Revere, Jr.. and granddaughter
Of Paul Revere of revolutionary fame. He
was born on Charles street, Boston, Feb. H.,
1911, attended the Hancock school, under
Teachers Webb and Conant, and in early
life was employed In the Transcript Office.
Mr.. Curtis and his wife, who Is one year his
Junior, are both hale and hearty
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-02-20

FEB. 1.-The House had under considera.
ton the Indian Appropriation bill when the
death of Gen. Sherman was announced, reso-
lutions were passed. committee of seven OF
the funeral appointed, and the House al
iourned.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-02-20

>. oils Hotel 10 pleasantly located In ons OF
NE most hourishing villages In Northern
neT Hampshire, and baviug been thor
Gughly reiurnished and reftted, ofiers great
Inducements to Summer Tourista Ths
noase is fitted throughout With saam hasA
ano AL modaru oouvanLsnosa
, 1891-02-14
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Around this table he will ind a com
pany of the maddest wags that ever be-
deviled one another in company. Men OF
standing and position every one, but every
one gifted with something more h
money or prominence, for no dull brain Is
admitted under any pretence. At the head
of the table sits Mai. Moses p. Handy, the
president since the foundation of the club,
OF whom it is said that he is the veritable
lord OF m~isrule, and that he can guide con-
fusion nearer to the brink of chaos without
falling over han any other director Of fes-
~tivities in America. 1t was suggested once
that the club, having already a coat of
arms, should adopt a banner of its own
and Handy's lamboyant beard was select
ed by reclamation as the oriaamme.
At the beginning Of the feast decorum
reigns, and save for some coruscant with
cism that may be Unexpectedly hurled
across the table by the irrepressible Gov
ernor Bum. commonly called Billy, there
Is likely to be little indication of the com
ing revelry until the loving cup is passed
around. This mighty tankard Of beauti-
fully craven solid silver is filed with a
punch that none but Louis N. Megargee-
or Lew, to give him his full name-knows
how to brew. 1t is almost as delusive,
though less destructive, than his celebrated
cyclone punch that devastated the Quaker
lily III a SluBlt sthSOu, anu llLlDtES Lho
tongues and kindles the wits of the com
pany TO the pitch Of explosion. Thereafter
the evening is one of fireworks.
Among the guests are always men of
note. They may be clergymen, actors, sen
ators, cabinet ministers or even a casual
president of the United States, but what
ever divinity may hedge them about is Of
no manner OF Importance to the merry club
men. However serious the speech that the
guest may undertake to make when called
upon in orthodox fashion by the chairman,
some phrase is sure to be caught up by
some one as the text for a repartee that
will most likely discomfort the speaker. 1t
is this license that has made the club din
ners so famous. As an instance Of it it is
remembered that when n venerable sena-
tor rose to speak he said, when was in
vited here | experted 70 be called on 70
, 1891-02-14
RATES or ADVERTIsING.
A roo RADICAL E

Ar1entIv as we favor the free coinage
OF silver We cannot agree with the Denver
Nccs, when it says there Is nothing lett
for the free coinage Democrats of the
country but to organize to defeat Mr..
Cleveland's nomination We fear the
Ners is viewing this question at too close
a range. Il should not forget that not.
withstanding many years of persistent
agitation even a majority Of She people Of
the West had not grasped rhe silver ques
ton in all its magnitude and proportions
until within a year. There have been
men who for years have appreciated the
extent of the cvtis pFeeiPitated upon the
the country by the demCnitiza-
ton OF silver. 1t is perhaps true
also that a very large per-
centage OF the people living in the states
where silver is extensively produced IN
derstood and appreciated the true situa-
ton OF the case, but our Denver contem-
porary must not forget that its very ad
vocacy in those localities furnished am
munitiou for the single standard men who
alleged the specious pretext of self inter
est as the motive for the outcry. 1t is
lately that the question is being viewed in
Its Just perspective in other localities and
from being one of apparently only local
concern is growing into overwhelming
national importance. 1t should not be
forgotten that reforms are introduced
very slowly even 10 this country. The
leaven Of the silver agitation is doing its
work. but the surface Of the question has
been barely scratched in the East whilst
its very vitals have been reached in sec
tons Of the West
For this reason we believe that the
Neios has acquired an exaggerated esti
mate Of the progress OF Eastern silver
sentiment. What would it have Mr..
Cleveland do2 Would it have him stulrify
himself aud present t. tho country
another such shameful spectacle as did
Senator Ingalls2 Does it not see 10 his
brief letter the same elements OF courage
and honesty which electrified the country
in his tariff measure to congress- mes
sage which, distorted and misrepresented
III a heated political campaign, barely de-
feated him. but has since surrounded him
with a host of ardent and influential ad.
mrrers, who will inevitably nominate and
elect him in 1892. With Cleyelend as the
standard bearer success is certain; without
him it is more than questionable. 10 him
is typiGed the temper of the times. The
demand is Tor a bold but conservative ad
ministration, for tariff reform, retrench-
ment and blunt and outspoken honesty.
In two years time the silver business may
be permanently settled. 1t is regarded.
aud rightly too we believe, as an economic
and not a political issue. Tariff reform
will be the ~rallvinR cry in the campaign
of 1892 and Cleveland will sweep the
country as Grant did in his first cam
paign.
, 1891-02-14

earlier generations. The Glover club has
no palatial club house-no club house at
all, in fact-but holds its meeting in a tav-
ern after the fashion Of the club men Of
Queen Elizabeth's day. To be sure, it is
the Tavern Bellevue in Philadelphia where
they meet, and the elegance Of that estab-
lishment puts the Elizabethan tavern in
the shade completely, but it is a tavern
none the less.
Then the Clover club has no coustitu-
ton. 1t is fortunate that II has not, for
It's high living would have ruined any con
stitution long ago. Its bylaws are un-
written, and its corporate proceedings
seem TO be limited to the occasional cleo
ton of a new member.
So far as the Glover club has a purpose
In existing, that purpose seems to be fire.
quently TO enjoy a dinner, with all land
more than the word implies. These din
ners are the only meetings TINT IRE held.
and IL there be any prosaic matters con-
nected with membership in the club, such
as the payment of dues, committee work
and the like, the world knows nothing of
them. They are attended TO in corners
and byways, and to outward seeming the
Glover club as a club has an existence Of
pure and unalloyed hilarity.
The Glover club dinners have attained a
fame beyond those OF any other feasts
known since the days of Lucullus, and
this not because Of extravaganza or luxury
In a gastronomic sense, for the dinners.
though artistic and satisfying to the best
educated palate, are by no means remark
able so far as the Yiands or the potables
are concerned. 1t is because of the cere-
monies, and the defiance of ceremony, that
the fame of the reunions has gone abroad.
The big Inner Of the present year will oc-
cur Jan. Is.
The uninitiated stranger who is so far
favored by the gods as to receive an invi-
tation to one of these dinners is unworthy
OF his good fortune IL he do not at once put
aside all other engagements Of whatever
nature, and after carefully investing lin
self In his store clothes, HE him to the
Bellevue at the appointed hour. He will
find the spacious banquet hall nearly filled
with a table of unusual shape, and look
ing closely will perceive that IL is formed
thus, in honor Of the emblem Of the club,
the clover leaf: