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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-06-23

Harper's Weekly says of the Mica
ragua Canal: 'In war or in peace the
exclusive control of this canal will be
to us Of inestimable value. For at
tacking or defending the coasts of our
hemisphere, and the islands adjacent
thereto, it il more advantageously
situated than is Gibraltar for the
Mediterranean. As n means of uniting
the East and the West, it will be OF
more value than is the SueZ Canal for
uniting England with India. The
Nicaragua Canal saves $500 in the voy
age from the Gulf ports to San Fran
cisco. If we are to continue our
policy of protecting the smaller States
of the two Americas against the larger
ones, and all of them against foreign
encroachment, We must control the
canal. We must also defend our own
country. Our Pacific coast is nearly
defenceless. From New York to San
Francisco it is l3, 900 miles by water
half the circumference of the globe.
Between the same points by the canal
it is only 5000 miles. From New Or
leans to San Francisco it is l3. 800
miles. The canal will cut this distance
down to 1000 miles, a still greater saw
ing. Now England can hurl feet
against our western ports by way of
the Suez Canal or from Australia,
while another fleet with base mt home
or at one of the numerous British
strongholds along our eastern coast, is
threatening the ports on the Atlantic.
Not only in war, but also i'll compet-
ing for the commerce of the world, and
especially of the western hemisphere,
will the Nation controlling the Mica
raeua Canal have an immense advan-
tage. No trade will flourish unless
protected by the strong arm of mill
tary power, and no better example of
this can be cited than that of England.
Where all the great Nations of the
world meet in the canal, and the Ma
tions through whose territory it runs
are 80 miserably weak, the inevitable
result will be that it will fall into the
hands of some o-oat power. If that
power be not ourselves, then we may
safely bid farewell to military or com
mercial supremacy in America. The
golden moment is now here when pos
session is easy"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-06-23
backward.

Little Peter Is slow at school,
apparently bright enough everywhere
else. The other day at table his
mother alluded to him as back.
ward boy"
The next morning in dressing he
but his jacket on by accident the
wrong side before, and instead Of re.
moving it and readjusting it, he had
his sister button 1t up at the back,
aud went down to breakfast thus.
"Why, Peter!" his mother ex.
claimed. What do you mean by
coming down In that way?"
"Oh," he said, 81 got it on that
way, and as you said | was a back
ward boy, thought maybe that was
the best way to go!"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-06-23
Sizes In Tiger Skins.

That the Royal Bengal tiger Is no
inconsiderable beast is well-known
fact, but to even give an approximate
guess on the length of one of the
monsters skins would puzzle many
persons who really believe themselves
to be naturalists. For the benefit of
the Republics scientific readers, as
we'll as the would-be Nimrods, who
wish to appear to be loaded with ami
NAL statistics and facts of all kinds,
will say that the length of the largest
tiger skin ever taken latter being
stretched and driedD was 13 feet st
inches. This must not be taken AZ
meaning the actual length of the living
beast, for the skins expand sur
prisingly while undergoing the curing
process, a green skin of ten feet being
accounted q wonder; in fact, Mr..
Inglis, the recognized tiger authority
of Great Britain and India, says that
the greatest known length of an un-
dressed skin was 10 feet 2i inches. 1t
is believed, however, that the pre-
decessors of the present tribe OF
Bengalese cats were from a fifth to q
third larger than the gigantic striped
feline that roams the Indian jungles
of to-day, and that the old stories OF
their carrying off full-grown oxen are
not exaggeratioI,s, st. Louis Re-
public.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-06-23

SAYS the New York Post: The dis
cussion of capital punishment aroused
by the action of the Michigan Legis-
lature is bringing out the facts as to
the punishment of murderers in differ
INT States. Indiana has II law which
makes the penalty for murder hanging
or imprisonment for life, and gives the
jury the right to decide which shall he
imposed. Under this system hanging
has become practically obsolete in the
State, juries uniformly choosing the
milder punishment Of Imprisonment,
with the chance Of pardon before
many years have passed. "The re.
suit" according to the Indianapolis
journal, sis n steady increase Of homi-
cidal crime. with every now and then
lynching as Il protest against the in-
efficient enforcement of law. The
Journal advocates IL change i'll the law
which will leave the fixing of the pen
atty to the Judge, as 1t believes that
the average Judge has more nerve and
IA higher sense OF duty than the average
Jury.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-06-23

Fish have many times been taught
to perform tricks, and it would ap
pear as il they had much more intel
ligence than Is attributed to them.
Mr.. j. A. Bailey, of circus fame, once
had two brook trout in small
aquarium in his private residence
that would jump out Of the water
and take flies held between the foI e.
finger aud thumb, and would alsC
ring little bell when they required
food. They would also leap over lit
tie bars Of wood placed about two
inches above the surface OF the
water.
1t was very simple matter 10
teach the fish these tricks AT first
a little tower containing a tiny,
sweet-toned silver bell was fastened
to the iron work Of the aquarium
with a piece Of string attached to the
tongue OF the bill extending into the
water where the trout were. ON the
loose end OF the string an insect OF
other tempting mOrSel was placed
which the fish would at once seize,
and pulling the cord the bell in the
tower would naturally tinkle. After
this had been repeated several days
the fish were left without food for
some little time until they made the
discovery that they could obtain 1t
by pulling at the string to which the
delicacies had been attached. This
they never failed to do ever after,
ward when they were hungry, and as
that was nearly all the time the little
bell was constantly tinkling as the
fish were continually pulling the
cord, and. it was quite a pretty and
novel sight New York Herald.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-06-23

The New Orleans Picayune says:
The 80, 900 Chinese in San Francisco
pay the landlords of that town So, ,OOV.
900 annually in rent. The Chinese ID
California pay nearly "a, 900, 600 year
in taxes to the State government, ana
more than $4,000, 900 year in Gus
toms to the National Government. Oiil-
cial satisfies show that i'll taxes and IN
work they give to California IN a single
wear the amazing sum of $l4, 600, ooo'
and this is exclusive of their contribu'
t1ons in railroads and redeemed lands'
The surveyor general of California has
declared that in the two items alone oi
railroads and redeemed lands the Ohi'
nese have enriched California by over
$3.50, 900, 900. 1t has been estimated
too, that of the S15, 900, 900 made by
the Chinese every year in this couh'
try. s13. 900, 900 is expended here.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-06-23

ing. No gourd OF calabash must be
eaten from if children have pIayfully
made tattooing marks upon IL, The
priest and all the people are tabu on
account Of the blood during the oper.
alton.
Girls among the Maoris were given
great license from very early age IN
the matter OF lovers. When a girl
married she became tabu to her hus.
band. Anyone outside the relation
Of brother or sister could marry,
although marriage Of first cousins
was greatly disliked. Polygamy pre-,
vailed among those who could afford
it, but as the tribe supported all IN
food the mean mtn would be pre-
vented, in some way Or ether from
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-06-23

Man is not solid matter, exclaims
the New York News. He is porous as
a sponge and as luminous. 1t will soon
came to pass that diseases will be treat
ed only after examination by an cleo
trio illuminator. An experiment was
tried on boy of New York City few
days ago. An illuminator was placed
in his mouth. Every facial vein was
visible, tissue made transparent and
even defects of the gums were made
clear to the eyes. The search-ight was
n decided success There is more to
follow before this century express
predicts the News
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-06-23
The Famed Blue Laws.

The blue laws of Connecticut were
so called because they were printed on
blue tinged paper. These are some Of
them
mo one shall be freeman or have
a vote unless he is converted and q
member of one of the churches allowed
in the dominion.
"No dissenter from the essential
worship of this dominion shall be al
lowed to give vote for electing mag
istrates or any other officer"
"No food or lodging shall be offered
to hereto.
"No one shall cross the river on the
Sabbath but an authorized clergy
man"
No one shall travel, cook victuals,
make beds, sweep houses, cut hair or
shave on the Sabbath day"
"No one shall kiss his or her chill
dren on the Sabbath or feasting day"
'The Sabbath day shall begin at
sunset Saturday"
whoever wears clothes trimmed
with gold, silver or bone lace above
one shilling yard shall be presented
by the grand jurors, and the selectmen
shall tax the estate G300.
whoever brings cards or dice into
the dominion shall be fined f5."
"No one shall eat mince pies, dance,
play cards or play any instruments Of
music except the drum, trumpet or
jewsharp."
"No man shall court maid in per-
son or by letter without obtaining the
consent of her parents: 95 penalty for
the first offence, El0 for the second
and for the third imprisonment dur
ing the pleasure of the Court"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-06-23

According to the correspondent of a
New York paper number of Amerl'
cans took active part in the recent war
in Honduras. Several of them, he
saws, were given rank for their ser
vices, which consisted principally IN
picking off the enemy at long range
when the fire of the native troops was
ineffective. For these deeds Of valor
the so o-called Americans were paid SO
much victim. Very likely, suggests
the San Francisco Chronicle, these
sharpshooters were mere wanderers
who claimed to be Americans because
they knew it was good country tc
hail from, and who were in Honduras
because they thought fighting more
profitable than working
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-06-23

It seems that the United States is
not the only country that has trouble
with its seal fisheries. Chile has some
fine seal rookeries at the straits of Ma
gellan, and has just heard that there
are n lot of vessels there violating her
laws about pelagic sealing. There are
two American, three Argentine and
four English schooners, at it, and Chile
has ordered couple Of her war vessels
to go down and prevent the further
slaughter of the seals. Each vessel Is
armed with rapid fire guns and Is
manned with crew that will not hesi-
tate to use them.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-06-23

having large establishments. Gen.
orally girls began the courting and
most peculiar was their method. The
young OF both sexes would assemble
in building for play, songs, dances,
etc, and when the fire had burned
low a girl would stand up aud say: Il
love - and want him for my
husband" II lie coughed Ga sign OF
assent) or said "yes,' all was well;
but II only silence followed the girl
covered herself with her robe aud was
ashamed. Generally the girl asCer.
taincd beforehand If her proposal
would be acceptable.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-06-23

Caste prejudices in India are break
ing down Sir William Hunter quotes
as an instance of this fact that ship
load of Hindoos has, with the approval
of the community and the Hindoo
press, chartered steamer for the
Chicago Exhibition. Such an expedi-
tion would have been regarded as an
impious impossibility five and-thirty
years ago, because the pilgrims will
have to break caste rules in eating un-
hallowed food.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-06-23

Probably the largest congregation
in the United States Is that of the
Church of the Most Precious Blood
(Roman Catholic, in New York City,
says the Independent. 1t was founded
for Italians only a few years, and 25,-
900 of that Nationality belong to its
parish. The parish of st. Joachim,
which is also an Italian Church, has
about Is, 900 communicates, and it is
estimated that 1900 attend mass there
every Sunday, there being six services.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-06-23

In Plymouth County, Iowa, they
have singular case A naturalized
Englishman willed his property to his
father and committed suicide. His es-
tate includes about Sl5, 900 worth of
land. The will is being contested on
behalf of the State for contscation un-
der law which prohibits aliens from
inheriting from citizen of tAe United
States. If young Walmeslcy hadn't
naturalized his father might get the
property otherwise, probably not.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-06-23

Each animal sent to Europe now
must he inspected and record kept.
A tag lis attached to its ear showing its
number. 1t is also inspected at the
port of arrival. In this way any in
lection can at once be discovered and
traced to its origin and combated.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-06-23

Folklore is looking up, according to
Walter Besant. A book lately issued
by the society devoted to that science
shows that the Cinderella legend, so
dear to lis all, is found in every part of
Europe, all over the Balkan Peninsula,
in Japan, South America, the West In
dies and Kaffirland.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-06-23

To form some idea of the largeness
of this earth, suggests the Chicago
Herald, one may look upon the land
scape from the top of an ordinary
church steeple and then bear in mind
that one must view 900, 900 similar
landscapes to get an approximately
correct idea of the size of the earth.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-06-23

An offiC al Bavarian document states
that dog flesh is largely consumed by
Italian workmen, thousands Of whom
are employed i'll Munich, and that the
Germans themselves are beginning to
look on it with favor as an article of
diet. The dogs eaten in China are fed
on vegetables.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-06-23

Lord Wolseley said not long ago
that when the right leader arose China
would present the world with the
greatest military problem it has ever
had to face.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-06-23

The number of prisoners locked up
In fourteen of the Western and Middle
States is 10, 53S, and of this vast num-
ber of offenders but one-six:h know
how to read.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-06-23
Essex County Herald.

Among recent crimes in France
there were nine of young children
under ten killed by boys under four
teen years.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-06-23

An English newspaper recently re-
ferred to Monte Carlo, the gambling
resort, as the poisoned paradise on
the shores of the Mediterranean"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-06-23
AMONG THE MAORIS
same of the Custom. Of Thi. Interesting
Race.

Tattooing is practlced among all
the Maori tribe OF New Zealand,
writes Edward Tregear in Popular
Science Monthly, Lut the iull tattoo
ing OF brave takes place only after
he has distinguished himself in war
The person undergoing the process is
prohibited flom eating a>h, unless
the fish is held up 10 see the tattoo
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-06-23

This year Louis Kossuth will be
81; Neal Dow, SO; Ferdinand de
lie seps and David Dudley Field, 89;
Gladstone and Oliver Wendell Holmes,
q; Pope Leo and Senator Morrill,, 49,;
lIa riet Beecher Stowe, 81; Verdi, 49,;
Bismarck, Gen. Early, @. w. Couldock
in lei zabeth Cady Stanton, 78.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-06-23

The New York Herald looks for a
hot and humid summer favorable to
the spread of Asiatic cholera.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-06-23

LAZY lin drug 5 ore)-"I wish to
get a 2.cent stamp" New Boy
"Yes'm; here's Que, ma'am: 10 cents.
please. - Exchange.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-06-23
REV. DR.. TALMAGE.
THE BROOKLYN DIyINE's SUM-
DAY SERMON.

SUBJECT: "TnE THRAsmNG Ma
CHINE"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-06-23

Essex County Herald.
Y. B. BISHOP, Publisher.
ISSUED EVERY FRIDAY
ISLAND POND, VT.
TERMS. SI.hO Per Year. In Advanca.
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each lHu.th
VgRgoSr COUNCIL No o. r. & 4. "
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STAT i Meetings tie thiri Mon lay In each
month
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1893-06-15
NEWS NOTES.
Miscellaneous Items Gathered From Vari-
Gus Sources.

GUS Sources.
In an old cabin near Butte, Mont,
that had been occupied by Antonio
Bitva, one of the victims of the Sill
yer Bow mine horror, was found in
tin box buried three feet deep, in the
ground, $11 800 in gold and currency.
The tercentenary of the birth ofold
Izaak Walton is to be celebrated in
England on the 9th OF August next.
The spot is Stafford. Representa-
tives from all the English angling
clubs are to attend the merry-mak-
ing.
The German Empress has sent to
FIR. Cza Luzzi, librarian at the Va
tican, through Herr Won Buiow, the
Prussian minister to the Vatican,
costly ring containing twenty-four
diamonds and the imperial initials
In brilliants and rubies.
j. II. Biles, the designer OF the
steamers Paris and New York ex-
presses the belief that within ten
years vessel can ''leave New York
at noon and arrive at Southampton
at noon on the fourth day out To
do this would require the enormous
speed OF thirty knots an hour.
A fire took place recently in show
window at Boston caused by the sun,
which focused through mammoth
magnifying glass and set fire to a
photograph. A few years ago bright
tin dish concentrated the rays of the
sun in store window at Lynn and
caused a sufficient Are to call out the
fire department.
People who now go to the World
fair systematic their visits more
than they did when it was first
opened. They see that it is a waste
OF time and strength to attempt to
cover too much in a day. 1t is well
to locate somewhere within walking
distance of the grounds and then
take a building a day and look
through leisurely and carefully.
For the benefit of professional jury
men who sometimes need an excuse
the following reasons are given OF
Cincinnati jurymen who seek to
evade a similar duty: Compelled
to move about, " "Corns," "Hard of
hearing "Eyesight poor, = Ringing
in my head, Dizzy" Must keep
COOL" Must keep warm, - Afraid OF
draughts," Rheumatism, Tooth
ache
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1893-06-15
Are You Thinking

OF what you ought to take with you
when you go to the Worlds fair?
Your outfit will not be complete
without n bottle of Chamberlain S
Collie. Cholera and Diarrhma Remedy.
The change OF water and diet, fatigue
and irregular habits, during your
trip are almost certain to produce
diarrhma and a dose or two OF this
remedy may save you serious sickness
and perhaps much expense. Procure
it before leaving home. % and 90
cent bottles for sale by Eagle drug
store.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1893-06-15
A FAMOUS Medicine.

Chamberlain Cough Remedy has
become famous for its cures OF throat
and lung diseases. 1t is intended
especially for coughs, colds and
whooping coughs and is the most
efiectual remedy known for these
diseases. Mr.. G. b. Main, of Union
City, Pa, says: II have a great
sale ON Chamberlain s Cough Remedy
| warranted every bottle and have
never heard Of one failing to give en-.
tire satisfaction. so cent bottles fol
sale by Eagle drug store.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1893-06-15

All Kinds ladies', misses and childrens'
summer underwear at the lowest
prices ever heard of at
f. G. ROBINS 90.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1893-06-15
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs
It's excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
~ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties Of perfect lax
ative; effectually cleansing the system
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in soc and 81 bottles, but it is man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
aecept any substitute if offered.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1893-06-15
VOv
DoN'1 KNOW

what a comfort it is to
have ready at hand a
remedy that never fails
10 relieve Constipation,
and that, without pain or
discomfort; and almost
immediately cures head
aches, and dispels every
symptom Of Dyspepsia.
Such a remedy is found
III Simmons Liver Regu-
lator-not o sweetened
compound to nauseate, or
an intoxicating beverage
Il cultivate an alcoholic
aao9tite, but q medicine
-asant to the taste, and
perfectly harmless when
zen u the smallest
S. /. r. never
diSappoints. Itpossesses
the virtues and perfec-
lions OF a reliable remedy
q The kind endorsed by
laFt physicians
or = s3o rleasure TO add my les
0o t,s.se yusi facriYc annually
~ te lo .alr ya.sAlile medicine.
st tr simmons l,-cr Regulator t
h"ef AHailT medicine on the market.
-. . prescribed IL with excellent ~esulta
-. +. PARK, NJ. D., Tracy City, Tenn.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1893-06-15

There will be serious trouble ii you don't
overcome those dyspeptic symptoms. Hoods
Sarsaparilla is the medicine you reed.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1893-06-15

Affections of the bowels, SO preva-
lent in children, cured by Simmons
Liver Regulator.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1893-06-15

A dose of Simmons Liver Regulator
taken daily will relieve and prevent
indigestion.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1893-06-15

Pimples, blotches, sores, and their
cause, removed by Simmons Liver
Regulator.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1893-06-15
TIME Tables.

.ournEns rAclrIa COMPANY.