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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-06
OBITUARY..
MISS EMMA ABBOTT

Chicago. Jan. 5.-At noon today Mrs. l.. Abbot,
Clark sister Of Emma Abbott the singer, received the
following e.:gram from the manager Of the Emma
Abbott Opera Company
salt Lake city. Utih Jan. Miss Abbott died at
: 80 O'Clock thi, morning. | leave tonight with tho
body for chicago DO YOU wish me 20 aTrAnSc 70 haze
That was her desire. We all In great grief. and
extend 10 yen all our heartfelt sympathy MT"eF
quick. 'liMFLf9 II. fhAll'
Mis-, Abbott's father. Seth Abbott who live, in
Minneapolis, will come 10 Chicago.
Mrs. Eugene I. wetherell. better known as Miss
Emma Abbott was born in Chicago in I-40. AID passed
the first year, of her Srlhood In poverty. Her father
seth Abbott. chcd out a living by giving music lessons
and providing music in many hotels and concert halls.
When Mis-, Abbott sl girl She would accompany
her father. and play on the guitar ana SINK. lcf
sweet Young voice always welcomed at private
and public concerts, Her voice attracted the attention
~ Clara Louise Kellogg, who secured her place III
the Rev. Dr. Chapn's church at Forty ana
Fifth ave- She sang here in the choir for some time.
and 50 impressed the parShoners with her ability
that they subscribed $4,000 and sent her TO Europe TO
study with the best maLcrs.
II was while singing In Dr. ChapinS church that
she fr,t met Eugene l. Wchcrcl, n member of tho
CONGREGATIONS who had charge Of the fund subscribed To
send her 10 Europe In Paris Miss Abbott studied under
Marclcs and Charles Fletcher, and was progressing
rapidly when she was taken SICK When ~hc recovered
ho found her voice had left her. During her sickness
her money gave out and when well enough she ap
y, alcd 10 the d. Rohschld for help aud told
her story. Tho Baroness gave her 600 About this
time Mr. Wethcrcll to London. where the couple
were secretly married
with good Miss Abbott recovered her voice. Sho
made long engagement with Mr. eye but he would
not let her sing Her husband brought suit, and her
contract terminated. but she sang In THE
Daughter OF the Regiment" JUS before leaving Mr.
Eve and met with success. Later she engaged bN
Mr.. Maplcson, but finally left him because
,ho oblcc'ed moral grounds, to sing IN
rraviatn.T She then returned to New York and
with &. D. Hess. organized the Emma Abbott and g. u.
Hess opera Company. and she made her debut In
Colonel Sims Park Theatre In Brooklyn, Mar
gIerlte in Faust" Since then she hud travelled all
over the United states. and her list OF operas
tended until Al last IL IS said II the largest Of
opera singer III the country
Two wears ago her husband. who had bought out the
interest OF Mr.. Hess In the company, died In Denver
Of pneumonia. Miss Abbott, who was good business
woman carefully invested her money and at tho
time Of her death worth about $500. 900. Her
father, mother. brother and SISTER survive her
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-06
THE SENATE AND THE NICARAGUAY CANAL.

Washington, Jan. (SpcciaD.-rhe Senate spent
nearly hour In secret session 70 day. discussing
order TO make public the treaty recently negotiated
between the United states and Nicaragua in relation
the Nicaracuan Canal. Mr. sherman asked t. have
the negotiations published in order that some lcg>la
ton to carry out the provisions Of the treaty be
put through Congress. The discussion participated
in by Messrs sherman, EdmundS Morgan and German.
and the talk is said 10 have brought out the fact that
the United States would probably Ice called on 10
antec I'm part. 1T least, the bond Of the canal
pany The negotiations were ordered q be made pub
lie, and the print Of them Will probably be given out
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-06

destined and under such regulations may be prescfou
by Postmaster General and for all mails so carried c
Postonce Department shall turn into the Treasury he sea
and inland postage thereon Upon each OF said vessels he
United States shall entitled have Transported free OF
charge such nail messengers in the judgment oil inc
General may necessary whose duty u shall
be 10 receive sort charge and deliver the mails 70
and from United States and who shall be proViued
with suitable for the accommodation OF messengers
nd "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-06
INCREASING ENLIsTMENTs IN THE ARwy

Chicago, Jan. 5.-Captan Matney, formerly Of IN,
eth Cavalry but now stationed 10 Chicago, said this
evening that the fighting with the Sioux was having
a marked effect at the Army recruiting Offices. Hs
IS in charge OF that branch OF the service at Chicago
and finds that since the fight at Wounded Knee the
number OF applicants for enlistment here has Just
doubled. Captain Matney was until few months go
the commander Of Troop X, Of the 7th Cavalry
the Ncz Perces outbreak and his immediate successor
was Captain Wallace; VINO persisted at WOUNDED Knee
their services, have been ordered 10 hold them
selyes I'm readiness 10 move to the front. They are
in fine form and have q Calling gun attached TO the
command.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-06
GRATIrIEp AT MINISTER PIIELpS's REPLY.

Berlin, Jan. 1.-The Foreign Office has sent cicu-
lar TO the foreign resident, Of this city and neighbor
hood setting forth the advantages ~ applying the
Invalid and Aged Insurance law within their house
holds The circular admits that the Government has
no right enforce the law. but suggests that its pro-
visions be voluntarily adopted.
The United states Minister. Mr.. william Walter
Phelps. has replied to this circular saving that the
law appears 10 bc beneficial and that he would advise
his household 10 obey lis provisions. Mr.. Phelps
added that he had communicated with the members OF
the United states Legation. and he had been informed
hy some Of the members that they would adopt the
suggestion Of the Foreign Oncc. II Is understood that
Mr. Phclpss reply gratifying to the Foreign Office
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-06
TWO REPORTS on TIE AppoRrIoxMExr BILL.

Washington Jan. (Special).-Thc Senate Com
mittee on the Census through Mr.. Hale its chairman.
today reported the Airport onment bill passed recently
by the House without amendment. Mr. Hale gave
notice that two reports would be offered in few days.
one by the majority Of the committee, in favor Of
ainlng the membership Of the House at $50, as in
the House BILL and the other signed by MessrS Davis.
Of Minnesota, and Berry. Of Arkansas increasing II
10 $50, thus giving additional member apiece 70
the states Of Minnesota. Arkansas and New York.
These states are not entitled 81 such increase under
thc theory which has been followed In making the ap-
poItlonmcnt and II is unlikely that the Senate viii be
moved by any special pleading that may be lndnlgei
In by Mcssrs Davis and Berry 10 depart from strict
and impartial distribution Of representation according
actual population.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-06
THE ELECTION FOR SENATORS IN FRANCE.

Paris. Jan. 5.-rhc Republican newspapers this morn.
ing expressed lively satisfaction the results OF
the elections for senators Yesterday. The Figaro,
says that the Republic IS permanent victor and that
IT IS idle 10 dispute the importance Of this fact. The
Solel' admits that the elections a great Minis
tcrial success. The "GaulO,' says that the Con
ScrvativeS prepared for the election without spirits
and must accept the result without chagrln.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-06
GERMANY AND PORTUGAL AT oDDs

Paris. jan "a dispatch from Zanzibar to the
Temps says that Il dispute has arisen between the
Germans and Portuguese in East Africa regarding the
ownership a the coal mines IN the Rovuma district
The mines are the boundary line between the
respective spheres Of the two Powers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-06
A DAY WITHOUT BLOODA
Continued from First Page.)

who know the nature Of the red men see In Il
posed disarmament a menace 10 the continual,
the comparative quiet which now exists. The q
dancing is of a mid character. Taking away
arms will. II Is feared. have the effect OF arousil
Sglrit Of resistance now dormant
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-06
ANOTHER FINANCIAL BILL.

-f.NVI IIt'tls''I9II' I'IIEI3'
Washington. Jan SIN the IIoISe to-day Mr.. Post.
OF Illinois introduced for reference bill 10 convert
United states legal-tender notes from Government
promises TO pay into legal-tcudcr Government
promises TO receive and 70 restore TO circulation the
gold held IN the Treasury for the redemption Oi
United States notes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-06

hoonos N the Southern Society and several New-York
clubs He born in Georgia about fifty years ago
Tho 1--WE Rapid Transit Commissioners will meet az tho
MAYORS office az 2 D. IN. to-day for organization
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-06
BOND REDEMPTIONS.

Washington, Jan. 5.-The amount Of 4 IL per cent
bonds redeemed to-day was $1,000 making the total
10 date So,1l9, 800.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-06

John H. Inman + a member Of the firm OF IDman Swan
& Co. cotton brokers' Is director In the Tennessee Coal
and Iron aud Richmond Terminal companies lie II.
largely int,rest-d southern railroads and is director
Of the Fourth National Bank Of New.York Mr.. Inmsn
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1891-12-31
The SpsakerShip.

A correspondent of the st. Louis
Globe Democrat has been looking III
the career of the speakers. Henry
Clay, who was elected for six terms,
was the only speaker who held the
chair for more than three terms. OF
the three-term speakers there have
been five, Nathaniel Macon of Geor-
gia, Schuyler ColfaX, James G..
Blaine, Samuel j. Randall, and John
q. Carlisle. Macon was the fifth
speaker; the Others have all been in
office since the war.
While ex-speakers are by no means
shelved politically, being men as
rule who are perfectly capable of
making their way in the world even
after they lay down the gaveI, it is
noticeable, considering the promi-
hence of the men who have held the
office, that but one speaker has ever
stepped up to the presidency That
man was James K Polk. 1t is pos
sible that the men who are chosen
for speakers are men of too much
force of character to make popular
presidential candidates. We are in
clined TO favor mediOcrity in our
presidents. Smart men have too
many enemies
The first speaker of the house was
a Lutheran clergyman, Rev. Freder-
lex A. G. Muhlenberg 1t will prob
ably be several generations before a
clergyman can be found who can pull
the wires necessary to secure the
office in these degenerate days.
A number of speakers have after
ward entered the senate. Jonathan
Trumbull, Connecticut's famous
statesman, went into the senate from
the speakers chair and was then
elected governor of Connecticut for
eleven successive terms, dying in that
office. Probably this remarkable
record is without parallel. Certainly
none occurs to us now.
Here is a curious bit of political
history recalled by the correspon-
dent: " Robert NJ. t. Hunter, of Vir-
ginia, took up the gavel which James
X. Polk laid down. For twenty
years afterward Mr.. Hunter was con-
sidered presidential timber. His
name was mentioned in conventions,
and in 1860 he was considered
among the available men for the
head of the southern confederacy.
Then for twenty years he was forgot
ten, and in the midst of Mr. Cleye-
lands administration the country
was astonished to learn that this
once eminent democrat stilllived and
was holding a little 5000 office.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1891-12-31
Collecting Trip.

The time for the annual collecting
trip to the various towns in this
county Is near The News AND CITI-
zen is better [ gan ever before equip
ped for clubbing with any newspaper
or magazine published. We have not
space to menttkn each publication in
Getaii' but ses&Sur collector when he
bottom cluU iUSas. We trust our
patrons will ~ far as practicable re-
member the dslssand be on hand with
a renewal. ~
For the libegal patronage we haye
received the fast year we extend
thanks. 1t is slIittle on the Dragging
line, but true AL the same, that the
NEWS AND CITIZEN is better than ever
before, and wesare sparing no efforts
to make it a Piper which every family
III LamOille county want in their
home: We mike no extensive prom
lses for the future, but simply state
that we will do our level best to i'm
prove 1T In all departments and give
the people first-class county paper.
VIII be at the post-office in the fol
loving places:
Jeffersonville, Thursday, Dec. 81,
from II to 3.
No. Hyde Park. Friday, Jan. 1,
from 9 to IL.
Eden. Friday, JAN 1, from II to 2.
Eden Mills, Friday, Jan. 1, from
$50 to $50.
johnson, Saturday, Jan. 2, 10 to B.
Waterville, Thursday, Jan. Z, 1 to
4 p. m.
Belvidere Junction, Friday, Jan. 8,
10 a. m. to 2 D. m.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1891-12-31
A New story of Gen. Grant.

| | was told good story about Gen.
! Grant today that l saw in print. 1t
will be recalled that early in the war
the New York Fire Zouaves were a
crack regiment, commanded by Col.
Ellsworth. Every man in the ranks
had been a fireman and it was con-
fidentIy believed that Ellsworth's
command was able to put down the
rebellion without assistance. The
Colonel was young man, handsome,
gallant, burning with military ardor
and thirsting for military fame. He
was as much the idol of the North as
Ashby was few months later the
idol of the South. The Fire Zouaves
were the first troops to march into
Alexandria, Va. Their Colonel was
at their head, and after the town had
surrendered, Ellsworth saw a rebel
flag flying from a hotel.
Instead of ordering squad to re-
move it he bolted into the house, as
scended the stairway, went out on
the roof and captured the flag; de-
scendlng he was confronted by the
landlord-one Jackson-who shot
ililll OdChSOlI l1IillSell WAS UIlGI
shot to death. and the affair created
more sensation than considerab BILE
battles few years later. After the
war daughter of Jackson secured
an appointment in one of the depart
ments here. She was a modest, dill
gent and capable young woman. and
discharged her official duties accept
ably. In the course of time a super
loyal gentleman was put in charge
of the bureau in which she worked.
Nosing around, he soon discovered
the antecedents of the young clerk
and discharged her. She was friend
less and penniless, and as last re-
sort went to the White House and
called for Gen. Grant. He received
her and she related her story to the
silent man. Without saying a word
he took u piece of paper and wrote:
"The war against men has ended
ana my administration shall not be-
gin one against women. Restore
Miss Jackson to her former clerk
ship instantly" This was addressed
to the loyal bureau official, and the
young lady is yet in the public SER
vice. That was an exhibition of |
that Francis Dubois or | |
might have envied.-Louisville Cour-
Ter Journal.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1891-12-31
no5ToN rnoDUcE a1AnKEr.



fLoUR-Thc market continues in tho s,r,.
r mo-, movement, with small trndc hi an,
Con-. Slightly easier to shin. with Ci,ic,..s
40 yellow 20 sc, and with country go, u,
2.c', Tue SPOT market l. fairly -fcadv -,
.ilgn nlAei, "H '4bec; steamer yellow. co.
steamer "ot1N.s.; new NO grade, iiqss,
MEAL Cornmoal has made another ia.
chne, ana even now the bottom q MOI h li,,,'i
Ge,ii w. ~, isAehsg Shoicc Min dried corn
~ W. 5', choice granuuto1, so Oh O1tn,gHi
iSY@olcd AZ ~ So 49, for ground. and 3, NJ 4,
b3l ,or cut and rolled. i've @ quoted af n ~
gu 10 from dealers, aud slsfl ui in rnpp, ~. w
toarriNc; rye Hour, - 2its5 90 a. Dbl i"''
onIy fa nh ir,,s Unchanged ig ccs, with
O'i Brar@ve ,r't Quiet Tho rain - ~,
warm weather was against lLstt,S. '' oao W.
Mons are humiually uuChurEed. a'"e' F""'"-
MuTroNs Dull, thc entire atH -. -
sven ~, 20 the poultry trade. Qgoiaiiops arS
POULTRY by rca4r., ~, 49,, -
Neathcr. western turkeys are s.Ili,,..'Fio ~ ~
l3c LOT good best, with fancy and Iori No.,
al lp0hc The weather Is bad Tor ~ 18th
Trade ana prices are unsatisfactory. pr.itH
good young turkeys, such "a. would ioa,ji,
TIlnE leo ~ " the weather was cold, odd AL
and 9orthcrn at ldglsc; chickens ana fovis
t ~ ~ hvger aFc ga good request AZ ftTibe
~ ~ w ,e'' -, Hesac atc retailing outside
INC markets &C ll0ldlfr, with pi iccs inside WV
markets e. higher. '''''"' '''N
a.. BUTTER There are no changes 10 note IN
the butter market. Quotations A.. hou1i,siif
steady, though trade i. dull
hEtsL 3ul, but quotations steady M.
Northern iWll cream, llfflsc; tWius iii.si isiect
Jar Jar to good; stpG western choicc. i0lFilis1
pool b. quoted az 5js ''' -'''' ANtl1
bGGs-Quiet and unchanged
tt,, Vi,Na"5.s cry quiet, with the market AZ
i,i'r,',"" tuSse5l"h-' "ci rqsc, i5c; Aronsfook
stars, so $50 MINIS anu Nnllv
iArirLEs- Dali, with the quotations nj, Nh
baldwins, Sl9ll 90; fancy. ri IS. n" p e...stsi'
~ 49,. ~ puo'hpc 40 about Pc less than
IA DOE. ~ human sweets
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1891-12-31
War Among Frogs.

Many of the citizens of Vermont
will remember to have seen on one
dollar bills of the Windham County
State Bank a vignette representing
frogs fighting. This was engraved
to commemorate what is known as
the battle of the bullfrogs. Many
years ago, when the town of Wind
ham was newly settled. there was a
very dry season. There are two
large ponds in Windham, separated
by a considerable strip of land.
Each of these ponds was inhabited
by a large number of frogs. The
smaller pond dried up, and its inhab-
itants started in a body for the low
er and larger pond. They were met
in the intervening space by a party
from the larger pond, and a fierce
and long continued battle ensued be-
tween the rival communities. The
hideous clamor of the frogs during
this encounter attracted the atten-
ton OF several farmers, who wit
messed this strange spectacle of bull
frogs eng. ged in a fierce and deadly
battle. The contest lasted II hours,
and early inhabitants of the little
town witnessed it. The war is now
one of the traditions of the place.
Youths Companion.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1891-12-31
American Interests in Samoa

Residents of Vermont have a new
interest in the affairs of distant Sa.
moa owing to the fact that two Yer.
monters have been appointed in sue
cessiOn blythe government as members
of the land commission there. Hon,
ID. {. Ide, who issucceeded by ex-Gov.
Ormsbee on this commission, has re-
turned to st. Johnsbury and has
given the Caledonian some interest
ing points in relation to Samoa. In
regard to the work of the land com
mission, Mr.. Ide said " SO far it has
been harmonious and thejudgements
satisfactory to both natives and
foreigners. Now the actual truth is
that with some few amendments and
with dlscrete men in the offices, there
is no reason why a success should not
be made of the government of Samoa
its Independence preserved, and with
that the value OF harbOr rights to the
United States. There is one stopping
place In support of the great traffic
between the United States and Aus
tralia, which is to be greatly aug
mented by the completion of Nicara-
qua canal, while all the south and west
Pacific is already absorbed by Eng
land, Germany or Holland. That
gone, the United States would have
no Pacific coaling stations or harbor
rights, except through the courtesies
OF some European power which could
give or withhold Them
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1891-12-31


II isunfortunate, perhaps hut It is
ralllv t1re that TO the untutOred mind
Inc word S1rosis brings up a vision
of stavless. short haired ladies, with
,rofoIud intellects and dress reform
Garments that usually set more or
less awr.v about the waist, discussing
such subjects as THE Improvement
of the Economic Condition of the
Race " which was touched upon at
one meeting. Sorosis never "frivols. "
II is digniiied and grave. as BELTS an
association that has the advancement
of woman forever on its mind.
II unbends a little az It's banquets;
if has then 20 lower its intellect 10
the level OF its guests, but even then
there is a flavor Of woman's suffrage
in the chicken salad. the croquettes
taste of learned disquisitions, and
after the feast. ! have heard IL
youched for. the pillows of the par
takers are haunted by horrid dreams
of woman's oppression in the Dark
Ages. But suppose it can hardly DO
otherwise than that the msITiest mo-
ments should be tempered with a GER
tain gravity 90 those who have CON
stantlv on their minds the welfare Of
Woman and POsteTity capital
letters. New York Cor. Detroit Free
Press
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1891-12-31

Mrs. Jefferson Davis soon after she
was married sought to tighten her
husbands labOrs by acting as his
amanuensis, but her girlish writing.
did not please him, and seeing this
she resolved to initiate his own hand
70 do this she got tracing paper and
put 1T over some of Mr. DAVIS manu-
script and copied and recopied them,
until by constant and laborious prac-
tice she was able to reproduce them
in fac simile. This accomplishments de-
lighted him very much, and thereafter
she was able not only to serve him
very acceptablY as amanuensis. but
to undertake without any aid from
him to answer many letters that
came to him. Very often communi-
cations that were handed her TO an
swer were written, signature and all.
wholly by her, and in such excellent
imitation of Mr.. Davis manuscript
that he was hardly able to tell wheth-
er he wrote them or not.-Richmond
Va. Dispatch
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1891-12-31
Loyalty to Vermont.

Little can be accomplished by an
| army in the face of an enemy with
| traitors in camp to act the spy, and
to demoralize by adverse criticism.
1t needs a rank and file bound to-
gether by common bond OF loving
| allegiance to their cause and leaders
to command victory. Public senti-
ment lies back of public affairs to de-
termine events for good or evil ac-
cordlng to whether loyal or disloy-
al sentiment prevails. In that com
munity and State where every citizen
believes in his home and is ready al
ways to say good word for it, and
if need be, fight for it, prosperity and
peace will abide and bless all who
dwell there. But whining complain
ing depreciating Of everything breeds
discomfort and invites disaster. Yer
mont needs more of loyalty less of
disloyalty among her citizens. The
sons and daughters of Vermont have
gone west to follow the surplus CAPT
tai of the pater-famiies who has made
it impossible for young people to
start in life by his failure to foster
home industries. A reaction has set
in. Some of the faithless burned
their fingers badly in western invest
ments and are beginning to look
about them for business enterprises.
The soDs and daughters of Vermont
are returning to build homes and in
vest capital on their native hills.
Young people are finding employment
in factories and other lines of work.
But these are only beginnings. Let
everybody face to the front and come
forward in solid column for victory
in favor of Vermont-our loving but
neglected Observation-Disclosures.