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The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23

Weary Watkins-It makes me tired 70
see the way men hustle around and wear
themselves out jist to git their name up.
WHAT'S the good in bein' prominent
citizen, anyhow?
hungry Higgins~-It comes in mighty
handy to keep Teller cut o. Jail. some.
times.-Indianapolis journal.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23
A BOOK CREATES A RIOT.
Mobs Overrun Store to Get Hawthorne's Noted
Scarlet Letter"

Mobs 0verrun Store to Get Hawthornes Noted
Scarlet Letter"
Eawthorne's "Scarlet Letter. has
been the subject of phenomenal COM
petition in Pittsburg for some time
past and many attribute it to the cru
SADIE upon disorderly houses. The
store windows are ablaze with scarlet
bound copies of the book that two
months ago sold at 81, then dropped
to so cents, to 60 cents, and then to 80
cents.
Then everybody began cutting on
this particular book, and it was adver-
tised on each successive day by a diff
ferent house, at 20 cents, 10 cents, 10
csnts, s cents, and Friday at cents.
The copies purchased at 2 cents were
similar to those sold two months ago
at 81. The announcement of a cut to
two-cent basis almost caused riot.
Business was practically suspended in
the store where the offer was made be-
cause of the crowds, and at 2 o'clock,
after 1000 copies had been sold, the
sale had to be stopped by the police,
who scattered the mob.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23
The First Directories.

The first American directory was issued
at Philadelphia in 1855 by Francis White.
1t comprised eighty-thre pages, with
$3.50 names, and was sold at half dollar.
The first New York city directory was
issued in 1856 by David Franks, from No.
sc Broadway. 1t contained S25 names.
The first Boston directory appeared in
1904
The first directory of Brooklyn ap-
peared in 1875 as part of the New York
city directory of that year.-Golden DAYS.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23
When Wealth Grew Rapidly.

Under the operation of the Democratic
revenue tariff OF 1916 in the ten years
from 1850 to 1860, as the censes statictics
prove, the increase of wealth in the couD-
try, was 126 per cent, and the increase of
the amount OF capital invested in manu-
features was 80 per cent, says this Phil
adelphia Record. The golden era of the
Republic was from 1916 to 1861. There
has been no other tins com parable with
that fifteen years for prosperity and ad-
vancement.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23

1t is well that bill providing for
punishment of offenses on the high
seas has passed Congress. Now let
those who swept our commerce from
the ocean be brought to the bar.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23

The Russian Government proposes
TO give free trip to Siberia and resi-
dence in that hospitable region to the
people who are cornering" the mark
ct in petroleum. But the Rothchilds
and other parties who have formed the
oil corner ale beyond the reach of
even the long arm of the Car.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23

Unless Canada should join the Uni
ted States in the effort to restrict immi-
grafton nothing would be easier than
for intending immigrants to land in
Montreal or St. Johns, instead of Bos-
ton, New York or Philadelphia, and
make their way into this country at
their leisure,
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23

No less than three sloop yachts are
to be constructed to defend the Ameri-
ca Cup against the assault of Lord Dun
ravens cutter Valkyrie. The prelimi-
nary contests between these fast sail
ers will be scarcely less interesting than
the great international match itself.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23
Voters Ready to XIII 1t,

The iniquitous system oflegalizing coli
lection of tribute, under the name OF pro-
lection, from the masses of the people is
now thoroughly understood. Voters
wait the opening of the polls to place
their final seal OF condemnation upon the
protective system, defined in practice as
legalized robbery of the many for the
benefit of the favored few. = jackson,
Mich, Courier.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23

There are many men in this country
who know more about the next Cabi.
net than Mr.. Cleveland has found out,
and they have not encountered half
the trouble in making up their states
that he has had in thinking over his
task
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23

With Fassett keeping his coat buttonea
up to the chin, Platt minus his voice.
Quay becoming pious, Depew going 70
Europe, Clarkson going into retirement
Foraker going crazy and Dudley going TO
the devil, the Republican party STANDS
strongly in need OF a reorganization Oh
Its Unamalgamated Association.-EM Mem
phis Appeal Avalanche.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23
FRIDAY. DECEMBER %. 1892.

One of the subdued individuals just
at present is the Chicago man who pos
sesses the pen with which President
Harrison signed the Mckinley bill.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23

Statesmen with enlarged opinions of
their own Importance sometimes meet
an exact measurement of their mental
proportions. Then they are unhappy.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23

Perhaps if Col. Ingersoll could have
changed places with Col. Shepard lie
would also have changed his mind and
concluded that after all there is such
,,3oaa
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23

Highwaymen are rampant through
out the State.
Dudleyville, a growing suburb OF
Parkersburg, wants to be taken into
the corporate limits of that city.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23

The Wyoming Democrats are Of a
plucky species. They refuse to hold
up their hands at the command of the
Republican Senatorial road agents.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23

%oFFI5E ON PUBLIC SQUARES
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23

rn-snro At TIE eosr ogv,er AT marr,sssVso. w. Va.
SECOND CLASS NAIL msrrrr.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-12-23

r. VERNON ALER, Editor & Prop'r
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1892-08-19

the Courts view of the necessity. pro-
priety aud ConStitutionility of the exer-
else of such power. closing his remarks
by presenting statistics relating To the
tariff, showing thereirom the general
prosperity OF the country HIS whole
argument was nicely and turc.bly ar
ranged. Then followed the speeNh of
Hon. II. Henry Powers. which was one
of the CleareSt and most temperate DIS
cuSsious oi the tariff question ever listened
tn in this town. The speakers fairness.
dignihed bearing and gentlemanly treat
mcut OF his subject is spoken of III terms
OF the highest commentator ny both
Republicans and Democrats. He treated
his subject in nm entirely original man
uer, bringing il RICH, down to the easy
comprehension of every one of has audi
encc. He applied the tariff locally in
such way and with such apt and iamil-
lar Illustrations rs To hold thoughtful
audience during every moment he was
speaking. He INDUCED in no attempts
at oraturv and no one could distinguish
his manner from what it would have
been had he been charging Jury, except
in his occasional keen and quiet SlllleS of
wit and one or two telling anecdotes.
He simpiiicd the subject as no speaker
ever has done here before, and gave our
people clearer ideas of thiscampaign than
probably any other man would have
been able to. He gave a clear ANALYSIS of
the process by which protection builds
up little communities showing how every
location would he benefited by it. He
then ran it into its practical operation
showing how it would benefit the inter
ests OF the whole country i'll like manner.
He showed from the appropriations OF
the present Congress, (which although
made by Democratic Congress he did
not assume to Criticise, that the present
revenue was barely sufficient to meet the
demands of government and that they
would probably be insufficient for that
purpose, and with reduction of the
revenue heavy tax would be levied on
each individual The speech abounded
in Information relative to the details and
results Of the last Congress, and in
careful review of the origin, nature and
progress OF our government with refer
ence and leading up to the issues OF this
campaign. In the tcwest words possible
he stated the position of the two parties
on the silver question and COntraSted
them in such striking manner that no
argument was needed to convince any
man which WAS the fair. honest policy to
pursue in reference to the currency.
Many expected an eloquent and orator.
cal display, but found fair, careful,
studied and instructive effort, and wen,
away perfectly satisfied. Much disap-
pointmcnt was felt at not hearing our
townsman. Gov. Dale, but owing to
what is probably a temporary Illness his
physicians had advised him to refrain
from work and excitement for time.
He will be heard from later
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1892-08-19
Derby, Vt, August list, 1892.

The most important practical differ
cnccs between the disease noted in tbs
circular are as follows
Firs.-Tlc spores Of thc fungus which
causes the true blight or rust pass
from the blighting vines to the tubers,
caus,n. the rot. Norottjng OF the tubcrS
is caused ly the new disease.
Second-Thc true blight or rust at
taCks later potatoes worst. The new
disease" is confined to early potatoes.
Th.r!-Thc truc blight or rust" can
be checked by sprdyiuG with the Bor-
deaux mixture. The new disease IS not
SO easily checked by spraying.
The following points Will ard IN diStI:-
gushing the two diseases: New disease d.
Practically every thing i'll the way OF dis
eased potato leaves up to this date.
August .. has been the new disease.
This is everywhere on early potatoes, so
far as we can learn. The diseased plants
appear sckly and OF a yellowish cast in
stead OF a dark healthy green. Soon
leaves turn yellow and die. The death
begins on uninured leaves about the tip
and edges and the leaves die rather
slowly, so that they become crisp and
curl at the tip and edges as the disease
progresses. The trouble is worst on
leaves that have been partially eaten by
potato bugs or other insects. Whenever
the leaf is injured the disease attacks il
and spreads from these spots. Thus a
Leaf may show score or more OF black
spots VARYING in size from pin head TO
n marble. In some pieces Of carly pOta-
toes every leaf is dead or dying. Blight:
Very few potato growers will mistake
the true blight or rust" when they see
it. This disease is commencing to show
on later potatoes. The large blush-black
spots appear on the leaves AZ any place
The disease spreads so rapidly that the
whole Leaf is killed in a day or two.
There is not time for it to dry and curl,
but it hangs limp and rotten from the
stem. The surcst evidence %: tn blight
as distinguished from the new disease IS
the presence OF the midew which causes
the blight. 1t can easily he seen ON the
under side OF the rapidly bh2l,iuE leaves
as a delicate white miidcw which iuoN>
like iros. work upon or ahoHt the edges
of The black spots.
L. r.. JoNES. Botan:st.
State Agricultural Experiment Station,
Burlington, Aug. II.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1892-08-19
Ii .NE.NRI RGH.

August 16-AlisS Emma Barnard is
visiting her sister at LittletOn, y. II.
Mr. and Mrs Harry Hartshorn spent
Sunday with relatives in Jefferson, \. II.
George Wentworth is at work at White
field y. II.
Will Pond is at work again in Balch' 5
casket factory.
George Downcr went TO Whiteheld last
Saturday to play game of ball with the
Lancaster Changers against the White
field team.
The Board of Civil Authority will meet
at the Town Hall next Saturday. Aug.
20, to make necessary changes i'll check
list.
The Republican caucus will be held at
the Town Hall next Saturday evening
Aug. 20. at 100 o'clock
Rev. J. {. Langtord and family will
leave town this week and new pastor
will preach at the NJ. L. Church next
Sunday.
Mrs. MAY Blood of Lowell, Mass. is
visiting her SISTER, Mrs. |. NJ. Dodge.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1892-08-19

The HERALD desires to call attention 10
the odyt in another column OF our High
School. Principal Parsons SO successful
last wear. is retained and this ensures
good school. Thoroughness in each and
every study is the aim ofthe teachers IN
our public schools and, as beng the
central town and having the Town Sys-
tenn we can and do have the best course
of instruction in the county. Parents
from neighboring towns if on the Kali
road can end their children in the morn
ing and have them return at n'ghs' on
the cars, and where this is not possio,e
or convenient board or rooms Tor sell
boarding can be secured at low Inquire
The purpose of the School Board IS 10
make Island Pond the center OF educa-
t;op in Essex County, and it is now ae-
knowledged that our schools are the
best in the county and they are yearly
We commend the school TO
our patrons.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1892-08-19
NORTON.

August 16.-Last Wednesday after
noon was a gala day for the children of
Norton. Mrs. Stctson gave them their
annual picnic in that spacious hall III the
new drv house Over 100 children were
present ranging from 6 months to IL
years of age. and twice that number of
children from II to 60. Music and eata-
bles were furnished in abundance.
Master Graydon Stetson left for Bos-
ton last Thursday, and a telegram re-
Ccivrd by Mr.. a. NJ. Stetson told of his
safe arrival at home. He made quite a
number OF friends during his short stay.
and we will be glad to see him again.
Mr. Harris of Montreal, general mana
ger freight department &. T. Ry., is the
guest Of Mr.. Stctson here for a few days.
Mr. James kingSby says he will try
and witness the sullivan orbett Mill at
New Orleans next month. We hope he will
not pick the secrets up and lay us all out
on his return. The mill here and the Sulli-
van mill he will find does not run with
steam feed.
4 horse belonging to a burberry pill
grim took fright at passing tram. and
he results were broken wagon and a
path strcwn with blueberries.
Mr.. Prosper Herbert, an employee here
while in the act OF stepping from a
platform car on to the drawbar to pull a
pin got his foot jammed so tight as to
burst the leather and yet he came out
with no injury. This was done while
the engine was shuntingcars.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1892-08-19
CENTRAL AND NO. BLOOMFIELD.

August l6.-Thc late wet weather has
Frustrated the corn and grain and col
ored the potatoes to that hue indicating
rust.
Mr.. Albert Darling Of Colebrook X H..
visited his sister. Mrs. Kate Burbank, on
Sunday last. Another sister, Mrs. Pow
crs. accompanied him.
We are very sorry for Mrs Vim. +.
Staples who was obliged to return to
her home in Som ,rvillc. Mass, the 18th
inst, on account of her troublesome
rheumatism, and a sore throat. Miss
Bertha, her daughter came up the 18th,
to accompany her mother on her home
ward Journey. Hartwell Staples of Au-
rora, ILL.,, has recently arrived in Somcr-
willie quite sick. We hope to hear very
soon of their complete recovery.
Mrs. A. Rowell is visiting her daughter
and friends i'll Lawrence, Mass.
Mrs. Fred Stevens and Miss Lutte
Fuller were the guests OF Mrs. II. Fuller
last week Wednesday.
Mrs. Betsey Fuller, aged SO years, has
recently completed a quilt containing
lo,0SO ulISlSHt pISSCe' h'so oiuHiiSi
one, of pretty, appropriate design for
her great grandchildren Masters George
and Charles Stevens of Somerville, Mass.
Mrs. Susan Emerson Of Concord, n.
H., is visiting relatives and friends in
town.
Miss Mary Snow and her sister from
Chattanooga, Tenn. passed through
town last Friday, enroute for Lexington
to meet old friends Of byegone days.
Mr. Alva Stevens departed this life
Thursday evening, Aug. 18th, 1892 at
the advanced age of 70 years, had he
lived until Oct. LIST. He has nearly al
ways resided in town where he has won
he respects of the entire community and
gained the great name of an honest man.
As citizen, he has always supported
the right, and used his influence to put
down wrong in every direction. He
leaves an aged wife and many friends to
mourn his loss. Funeral services at his
residence on Saturday August 18th,
where large concoursc OF people fol-
lowed his remains to their last resting
place in the cemetery, thereby showing
the respect due life long town resident.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1892-08-19
tIntcnded for last week.

August 9.-Thc monotony of to-day
was somewhat enlivened by a petticoat
row in Mill Terrace"
The prayers of the ungodly as they are
in abundance are solicited to Join the god
" in behalf OF sidewalk in our town.
Offer up some big ones, they may avail
you something.
Mr.. William Osborne has returned from
Lancaster where he went to visit his sick
brother, Arthur Miss Katie Osborne is
there attending him. We hope to hear of
his recovery soon.
Anyone can find out what gooseberries
per quart are worth by asking our friend
{. Barnes He has had little experience
in that line.
Mr.. Stetson's carpenters are very busy
repairing houses.
A new slaughter house is to be built,
also an addition to the store.
One more Hill is reported in Stanhope.
She has come to gladden. the hearts OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Rufus Hill.
Last Friday evening few select friends
were invited to the Stetson House to
officially dedicate the new dining hall,
whichwas eventually done in good style
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1892-08-19
POTATO blight,
Some vaiubie Facts for Farmers,


To the Editor of the Herald.
The true blight or rust has appeared on
the potato leaves, and the weather is
favorable for the rapid and destructive
spread of the disease. Unless preventive
measures are taken at once there will be
much loss from the rot. Those who in
tend to use the Bordeaux mixture should
not delay an hour longer than is neces-
sary.
Since sending you my former letter
two weeks ago large number of letters
of inquiry have been received which en-
phasize the need of further information
by the farmer as to the so-called new
disease" of the potatoes.
This disease has attacked early pota-
toes very generally throughout the State
1t is an entirely different and distinct
disease from the true blight and it is very
important that all potato growers learn
to distinguish the two maladies. A circu-
lar which it is hoped will aid them in so
doing has been sent to the postmasters
throughout the state for free distribu-
ton.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1892-08-19
TOWN COMMITTEE

August l6.-Mr and Mrs. Thos Bcattie
spent the Sabbath at $. o. ShohNs.
Alvin Taylor has sold his aqucduct to
a company of men at North Stratiord.
Daisy Clough went Monday morning
to Maidstone Hi to teach l. weeks
term of school.
Mrs. Susan Emerson of Concord, \. H.
is the guest of Mrs. b. \. Bowkcr for n
few days.
Alice Trulant has been engaged to
teach school III Brunswick beginning
next Monday. The term is for II weeks.
Mr. Charles Green and his daughter,
Mrs. Could, were in town last Saturday
to attend the funeral of Mr. Stevens.
Mr. and Mrs T.. {. Mills came from St
Johnsbury Saturday to spend their va
cation with relatives i'll town and North
Strattord.
Mr.. Alva Stevens died at his late resi-
dcnce Aug. II. aged 7S years, 10 months
and 10 days. Mr.. Stevens WAS born in
Brunswick, Oct. l, 1913. and was
brought by his parents. when a small
child, to the farm in this town where he
has spent his lite. In the fall of 1916 he
WAS married to Miss Eleanor {. Morse,
who survives him, also four sisters.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1892-08-19
THE REPUBLICAN RALLY.

The Republican Rally last week Thurs
day. although not attended as largely as
it would have been had it not been for the
continuous and drenching rain, was n
decided success. The audience was largely
composed of thinking men. The chair
man. Z. J. Parsons, Esq, called the meet
ing to order, and i'll brief and appropri-
ate remarks, introduced the first speaker,
Mr.. c. J. Flaherty, who made a stirring
speech, first giving his reasons for beng
a Republican, followed by conclusive
vindication OF the authority OF the federal
government to prevent fraud in elections,
backing it up by the decisions OF the Su.
preme Court of the United States, and
reading therefrom an opinion showing
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1892-08-19

The Essex County Republicans have
opened their campaign in earnest, and
as a result we expect to see largely IN
creased vote. On Friday evening OF this
week they have Rally at Canaan, and
the speakers include such men as Gov
Dale, Hon. D. S. Storrs, Hon. F. ID. Hale,
H. w. Lund, Esq, and Mr. c.. flaherty
Other meetings are to be held in different
parts of the county, of which timely no.
tice will be given.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1892-08-19

The new bridge in this village is nearly
completed. The work has been in charge
of ". { Pratt and Henry Lee.
Mr. Lafayette Dudley and family from
Massachusetts are visiting At hs
brothers. {. II. Dudley.
The Democrats OF Concord held their
caucus Saturday evening the 18th inst,
and nominated for town representative
Mr.. y H. Reed
There will he a Republican Rally at the
Town Hall on Saturday afternoon Aug.
20. Several prominent speakers are ex-
peCtcd to- address the meeting.
The adjourned Republican Caucus will
he held August 20 at : O'clock L. NJ. to
nominate a candidate for town repre-
and candidates for justices OF
the peace.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1892-08-19

Many friends will learn with deep re-
greet of the death OF Mrs Porter Human,
formerly of Island Pond, which occurred
at Waterbury last Tuesday night
Funeral services are to he held today
Thursday, at Derby. We have no par
tfculars at this writing, but as Mrs.
Human has been quite i'll for some time
past, her death was not entirely uncx-
pected. We hope to give a more extend
cd notice next week.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1892-08-19

The display of firearms in Fitzgerald &
Thurston's window is receiving much adj
mlrlns comment. The firm has certainly
hne assortment of this class of goods.
manufactured by the celebrated John +.
Lowell Arms Co, of Boston, Mass. a
sure guarantee of their quality, and they
also keep all kinds Of ammunition and
sportsmen's goods.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1892-08-19
WEST CONCORD.

August 16.-Mrs. II. II. Moulton has
sold her farm in South Kirby to Charles
+. Mccartney. Price $3.50.
lively runaway occurred Friday morn
ing when w. l.. Reeds team visited
Gen. CIRCUITS farm without their driver.
Fortunately it resulted in but very slight
damage which would not have been cx-
pccted after such two miles race.
The village schools commence the last
Monday OF August in charge of Miss
Georgia o. Tilton of West Concord and
Miss Nellie Hovcy Of Waterford.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1892-08-19

Republican and Democratic clubs can
be supplied with all necessary campaign
paraphernalia cheaper by Tuttle & Co
Rutland, than elsewhere. The firm we
know to be a thoroughly reliable one.
and all orders entrusted to them will re-
ccive prompt and careful attention.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1892-08-19
DEMOCRATIC CArCL,S

The Democrats of the town of Brighton
are requested to meet in the Old Masonic
Hall on Saturday, August goth at 100
p. m, to nominate a Candidate for Town
representative and Justice Ticket. also to
transact any, other business that may
come before the meeting. Per order Of
DEMOCRATIC Town COMMITTEE.
Brighton, VT, Aug. 18th, 1892.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1892-08-19

Mr.. !. z. Wheeler, at one time mem
Der of the celebrated Bigelow Orchestra,
has located in town and associated him
self with F. NJ. Stokes, and formed an
orchestra. Their advt. elsewhere will
give full particulars.