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The Progress., 1893-08-26

banana to my child, is my friend and
benefactor.
The African, who gathers the livery
and carries it across the desert to mako
an ornament for my home or my loved
one, is my brother.
The Chinaman, who cunningly con-
structs the fireworks which please the
soul of the child on the Fourth of July
and on the gala nights of our festivals.
he is of my life.
So also is the Russian, who sends his
robes to make warm the sleigh and the
carriage. Each nation that gives its
tribute to the others life is thus bound
in that life.
Let us remember, then, that when we
walk the floor of the worlds exchanges
we walk on holy ground. and we should
make it sacred unto God.
Let us remember that to violate the
laws of trade is to violate the laws OF
God.
To get something for nothing out OF
the community is to steal in the last
analysis and to fail in the end. And lie;
us remember that the broadest minded
philanthropby recognizes this sacred
trust Peter Cooper. Johns Hopkins,
Fairweather and the men of great
wealth whose names will be dear to gen
srations yet unborn have recognized
this broader truth of the communal life
and the communal interests and will live
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-03
Plans for an Extensive system in New
Hampshire Being Considered.

The talk Of electric railroad construction in
New Hampshire, which has been current for
several months, took practical shapc, when
about 70 representatives Of New Hampshire
towns met In the rooms OF the Haverhill,
Mass, board OF trade, and discussed plans.
Business men from Chester, Raymond, Hamp-
stead, Danville, Sandown, Newton, Atkinson,
Plaistow, Derry and Salem, n H., were pres
ent and pledged financial support to any
electric railroad scheme tina! would open up
these towns
President Sanders of the local board OF
trade opened the meeting, and remarks were
made by Thomas L. st. John, L. b. Fuller
and representatives Of each Of the towns. A
committee was finally appointed to meet and
take definite steps in the matter.
The plans, as far as developed, are for
two lines OF electric railroad from Haverhill.
One Is via Atkinson, Hampstead, Chester and
Derry to Manchester. N. H., and the other Is
via Ayers Village Salem, Windham and
Hudson. n H., to Nashua. Haver,
hill capital Is to be interested, and
offers for stock have been made in every
town. The first step to be taken is the organi'
cation of corporation preparatory to seek
| ing franchise from the New Hampshire leg
| islature. The scheme includes over GO mile
of electric road
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-03
THE HOUSE.

57th. Day-Mr. McRae, Dem, of Arkansas
called up the bill to protect public forest res
eryations reported from the committee on
public lands. -, .,,.
the House resolve itself into committee OF the
whole for the consideration OF the bank
ruptcy bill.
Mr.. Cultivate. Dem, of Ohio took the
chair, and Mr.. Lane, Dem, OF Illinois ad-
dressed the House in opposition to the bill.
Mr.. Coombs. Dem, of New York, defended
the proposed law. ,
M. Coombs was followed by MIR. kilgore,
DEM, of Texas, In opposition TO the biil. ne
stated that q bankruptcy law had been In ex-
istence in England since the time OF Henry
VIII, and a bill In the same line was passed
in 1858, which was said to be the perfection
OF bankruptcy lnws, and yet they did not pre-
vent fraudulent imposition upon the credltor
class. He did not believe 1t necessary to pass
any bill of this kind, but he would not have
mch grave objections against voluntary
bankruptcy law, instead OF the Involuntary
law proposed. lie objected to that section OF
| the proposed law which makes 1t illegal 10
prefer one creditor to another.
bsth Day.-Mr. Richardson, DEM, OF Tenn
essee. offered q resolution expressing regret
| of the House Mt the death OF Chapiain
Smithson, and authorizing the appointment
| OF n committeeof seven to attend ME funerai.
The resolution was adopted,
| The House went into committee OF the
whole for consideration OF the bankruptcy
bill. and Mr.. Boatner, Dem, of Louisiana,
took the floor. He was interrupted at ire
ouent intervals by Mr. benson, Dem, o.
Alabama. who asked what constituted "faii
valuation" IN the meaning OF the Dill.
Mr. Roatner held that fair valuation wa;
not what the property might bring at anetioi
or on gold basis, but what 1t was worth
a fair assessment. =,
Mr.. Brosius, Rep, OF Pennsylvania, de
Tended the bill He quoted the opinions Q
Judge storey and Daniel webster, VINO DOT
anoke of the necessity of such measure In
nresenee OF similar laws on the statute book
~ the various states did not, he said, go I
the root OF the evil. These laws were not ~
terstate in operation. a..
When Mr.. Brosius ceased speaking th
House adjourned
, 10Th Day.-Mr. Weadock, DEM, OF Mich
introduced privileged resolution. II direc
ed an investigation into the right OF Mr.. LII
, ton Rem. OF Mich, who represented u
eighth district of that state, to seat In u
, House. In the name OF the contestant, IL. .
yonmans. he declared that the election OF Il
sittino member was compassed by the inii'
. enoe OF an organized sociey operating
Michigan and several other western stats
Owing TO the opposition encountered
, withdrew his resolution until the memp
most affected (Mr. Linton) be present
speak In his own behalf.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-03

That the public domain still offers
for home seekers Is
shown, thinks the Washington Star, in
part by the figures which are found in
the annual report Of the commissioner
of the general land office, recently
made public. 1t is stated that during
the wear which closed on the 31st OF
July last nearly $4,000, 900 acres OF
the public lands passed into the pos
session of settlers and citizens. Only
a little over 1000, 900 acres were sold
for cash, and as under the present land
laws the public land is open mainly to
homestead settlers it is evident that
the era of the settler has not yet passed.
In spite Of the heavy drafts which have
been made in recent years the public
domain still has respectable proper
tions. and while good deal Of the
land is not considered valuable, still
there is q surprising acreage available
for settlement under the land laws
These facts show that as Nation w
have not vet outgrown our heritage.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-03
CONDENSED NEWS OF The DAY.
New England

Brakeman Hannaford of Concord, N. h,
vas killed at Nashua. Two ears jumped the
track, throwing him beneath them. dc
leaves q family.
Cornelius Vanderbilt gave dinner ct
Newport, R. l., In honor OF Count and
Countess De Sears OF France, Chauncey N.
Depew, and Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy.
q. Lovejoy OF Oxford, Me-, died, aged, 81 /;
had been postmaster so years, town treasurer
~ years, and had twice represented his dis
trict In the legislature.
WILDER ]. Davis. OF Laconia, N. H, an en-
ploye OF the Swift Beef Company, was thrown
from q delivery wagon, receiving injuries
from which he died.
Mr.. Maclinn OF Groton, N H., go years oi
age, cut his throat He was Grand Army
man. The cause OF this fatal act is supposed
to be sickness.
Frank Cobb, aged 2S years, employed al
the Plymouth wooden mill. killed himself by
shooting. His health was poor, and he had
been drinking heavily.
The corner stone OF fine building to be
connected with the Maine Wesleyan Seminary
and Female College at Kent's Hill, Me-, was
laid. The building will be devoted to music,
art and physical culture and cost some S12, :
700.
Frank @. Parmenter OF Athol, Mass, died,
aged 63. Up to six months ago, when his
health failed him, he was one Of the most
prominent business men of the place. He
was large real estate owner. He leaves q
widow and one child.
John Hayes, aged 40, a tramp from Holy
oke, Mass, borrowed razor Of fellow
tramp near Silver Lake rifle range, at Pitts
field, and after shaving one side OF his face,
deliberately cut his throat, severing the
windpipe and jugular. He will die.
The liquor dealers Of Meriden, Conn, have
entered petition to have the price OF IL
censes reduced from $400 TO $500. They
assert that In the present hard times they find
1t as hard to pay $500 as formerly to pay
e400. Similar movements have been started
by the liquor dealers Of Naugatuck, Water
bury, New Haven and other places, and the
movement will be taken up all over the state.
Matthew R. Johnson of Chelmsford, Mass.
was found dead by his family in his barn,
where he had hanged himself. Until re-
Getty he resided in Lowell and was engineer
ct the Prescott mills. Increasing feebeness
1t is thought led to the fatal act. A few days
ago he made changs in the disposition OF
an insurance policy, and this may indicate
that he contemplated suicide.
Charles T. 0lin. Il reporter for the Hart
fraud IN obtSinYfg arSTfed.ip in Nest. city. and
| Willimantic tailor two or three months age
by representing himself to be the proprietor
| OF the Willimantic Herald.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-03
AN ASSASSIN'S WORK.
Mayor Harrison, Of Chicago,
Shot Dead at His Home.
The Murderer Said to BE a Disap
pointed Office Seeker.

Mayor Carter Harrison, of Chicago, was
shot by man who gave his name as Eugene
Patrick Pendergast. Mayor Harrison died
IL minutes later. The mayor was at the din,
ner table at his house. His unmarried
daughter, Sophia, and several servants were
the only persons In the house. Some one
rang the door bell. A servant who went "a
the door found slender, poorly
dressed young man standing on the doorstep,
He said:
81 want to see Mayor Harrison. have
business with HIM"
Mr. Harrison, when the servant notified
him that some wished TO see him, went q
once towards thehall. As he passed through
the doorway from the dining-room, which
opens into the hall, the man stepped forward
quickly to meet him. The stranger said:
"Mr Harrison, have come to see you.
You promised me an Office and you have NOT
given 1t to me-"
The Mayor looked surprised and replied
my man, have not broken any promise tc
you. There is nothing for which owe you
satisfaction"
The stranger Immediately thrust his hand
into his coat pocket and pulled thirty-eight-
calibre seven-shot Smith Il Wesson revolver.
At the distance OF only few PAGES he levelled
1t at the mayor and fired three Shots One
entered the mayors breast, another his
stomach and the third went through his hand.
The mayor fell in the doorway, but retained
consciousness. The butler, who was In the
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-03
WASHINGTON TOPICS.
Summary of the Work of Ma
tional Legislators.
Resume OF the Week in Senate and
House.
THE SENATE.

6lst Day.-The silver purchase repeal bill
was taken up, the vice president stating the
question to be on Mr.. PETERS free coinage
amendment.
The Senate was addressed by Mr.. Teller,
Rep, OF Colorado. who proceeded to discuss
the causes OF the financial depression which
has existed in all the commercial countries Of
the world since 1874 duration of depres-
sion which was, he said, unusual and alb
normal
Mr.. Teller was challenged by Mr.. Higgins,
Rep., OF Delaware, to reconcile his argument
with the fact that, while the prices for wheat
and other productions had been tending
downward, the prices of Indian corn and
pork had been high.
Mr.. Teller replied that the high price Of
pork was largely artificial. Both products,
therefore, had been withdrawn from the or
binary law OF supply and demand as result
OF speculation
Mr.. Washburn, Rep, of Minnesota, took
part In the discussion, agreeing in the main
with Mr.. Teller.
Mr.. Teller occupied the floor until 240
when he yielded to Mr.. Squire, Rep. OF
Washington, who advocated the amendment
Of which he gave notice on Oct. 10. This
amendment proposes to allow the owners Of
silver bullion to have II coined into standard
silver dollars at the present ratio of l6 to I.
At the close of Mr.. Squire's speech the
House bill authorizing the construction of a
bridge across the Hudson river. between New
York and New Jersey, was reported from the
committee on commerce and placed on the
calendar
62nd Day.-The debate on the silver bill
was resumed. Mr.. Stewart, Rep. of Nevada,
taking up his speech on the point of bimetal-
ism.
Mr.. Stewart yielded the floor to his col
league, saying that he would go ON with his
speech afterwards, and Mr.. Jones, Rep of
Nevada, proceeded to address the senate,
this being the seventh instalment Of his
speech.
There was no objection interposed to taking
the vote on Mr.. PETERS amendment, and the
vote was finally announced, after much shift
Ing Of pairs as yeas %, nays 49,
Mr.. Voorhees, then asked unanimous con-
sent to have the vote taken on his substitute
TO the House bill, with the understanding
that it would then be treated as the original
measure, open to amendments. Ii was agreed
to yeas So nays 8.
Mr.. Perkins then offered the amendment of
which he gave notice on October IA. u pro-
posed TO open the mints TO the coinage OF sill
YER OF proved American production
at the parity Of l6 to |, with mint
Ing or seigniorage charge OF 20 per cent.
which Is to be paid into the treasury. No
| gold pieces OF less denomination than Sl0
are to be coined. Silver dollars may be ex-
changed at the treasury into legal tender
notes OF not less denomination than $40 Mr..
Teller said that he would vote for 'he pend
| Ing amendment, although he had favored the
exclusive coinage Of American silver.
| There was great solemniy in Mr. Teller s
manner and he was listened to with the deep
est respect and sympathy.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-03

Harrison having attracted the attention OF thu
democracy Of the state, he was nominated 70,
governor against "Uncle Dick" 0glssby, the
idol OF the old soldiers and man who had
never been beaten for anything. II was a
forlorn hope, but Harrison surprised Gov.
0glesby by cutting down his majority 10
about IA 900, whenit had been conceded that
he would not get less than majority of go.
600 or more
on April 4, 1898, all the bitter opposition that
was riused against him, rode over the com.
bined forces Of Republicans and dissenting
Democrats, aud was elected mayor by a
majority Of 10000. Mr.. Harrison was en-.
gagged to be married to Miss Annie Howard
OF New Orleans. He fixed his wedding day,
Nov. Z, no longer ago than Friday last. The
ceremony was to have been performed at the
home Of the bride-elect in New Orleans.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-03
The De Beers mines in South Africa

The De Beers mines in South Africa
employ 5000 whites, and from 10, 900
to 10000 of the natives as laborers.
The natives will steal diamonds, and
no way had been discoveredto prevent
the thefts. Under the law the native
laborers are kept in Enclosures called
compounds. They sell the diamonds
which they steal at few shillings per
----. m ~ - ~----L---I -"ith ,b
the natives are ignorant of the fact,
by agents of the De Beers Company
and retured to the company. Within
the last two years, the company has
paid in this way $500, 900 for dia-
monds which had been stolen by the
natives,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-03

American merchants and manufac-
turers have great deal to learn in the
matter of exploiting their wares AYERS
Frank Leslie's Weekly. They have
lost some important markets, notably
those of South America, just because
they have failed to employ the means
~ success of which other countries
hsbitually avail themselves. In this
day of sharp and vigorous competition
mn business man can hold his own VINO
s;ts down at home and does nothing 70
samilisrize himself with, and reacn'
outlying markets. German and ENG
l;sh manufacturers afford an example
Of intelligent enterprise in this partio-
r,ar which is well worth emulation.
| An illustration Of this fact is afforded
| NV the action of the German makers OF
machinery in recently deciding to SEND
expert engineers to foreign countries
10 study and report upon their wants
and noeds in order that German pro-
duoers may be able to adapt themselves
70 the requirements Of the markets and
dsvelop a demand for their goods II
4 bv such methods as these that the
Gsrm.ns have acquired so large
share Of the trade Of countries where
we ought to be masters OF 'ne .,'aa :,
ton. and our people must wake mp Y
.hs .v, ,.ot, Of the case, and meet compe
si.ors with their own weapons = .n,. v =.
would not be driven from every A'''
worth posssssing
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-03

VIM Scanlin, the Oneonta, N. Y, wife muir
aerer, was sentenced to life imprisonment
The gold mining fever has again broken
out in Brown and Morgan counties, Indiana.
''Uncle" Perry who killed woman years
ago to get Sl5 for her corpse, died In Bal
hmore. Md, poorhouse.
One Of four men arrested for robbery at
Buffalo, N. Y, has confessed that they had
planned to rob the bank Of Buffalo.
Gov. Pattison, OF Pennsylvania, says he
will stand by the state statues IL any coal
combine is formed.
The Rattle Greek wreck victim sent to Ed
Wardsburg, Mich, ga Mrs. L. A. Aldrich mas
been identified as Mrs. s. d. Wood, OF Cato,
N Y.
The United States Treasury gold reserve is
now $Ss, 900 900 and by continued redemp-
tons of paper currency 1t Is hoped to steadily
Increase 1t.
Ex-senator william 8. Woodin, OF Auburn.
N. Y, sustained a stroke OF paralysis and
| lies In a precarious condition.
A blizzard from the North, accompanied by
| sdense snow storm, swept over Lake Supe-
| dor. The schooner George was destroyed,
at q loss OF s2s, 900, and other wrecks are e1-
pected.
The Pennsylvania Nautical Schoolship Sara
toga was damaged to the extent OF $500 by
being run into by schooner In tow OF tug
August summerfelt, Of Pittsburg, beat hit
ten year-old son 80 seriously that the little
fellow leaped from window and was killed.
The father is held for murder.
John Hempleman, farm hand, under ar
rest in Portsmouth, o., for raising an or
der from 35 cents to 4b cents, borrowed {
knife from bystander and severed his jugu
lar vein, dying in short time.
The worst drought in twenty years prevail
In Southern and Western Texas. The Color
ado River is lower than since 1881. Farmer
near Austin are hauling water ten and hftee
miles. Cattle are In bad condition to begi
the winter.
The officers Of the International Typt
graphical Union have sued the officers OF tn
failed indianapolis, Ind, National Bank fc
! e85, 900 damages, setting forth that false rel
resentations by the bank officers led them
, make deposits for the union.
. William Y. Maroney, a wealthy North Car
! lima tobacco planter, objected to the present
Of negro at depot lunch-oounter at Oh
cinnati, and undertook to eject him. Boz
were badly bruised In the fight. Maron'
7 lost e12b diamond ring and was fined .
= and costa.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-03
ANOTHER TWINklER IN THE SKY.
Harvard Observers in Peru Took Its
Picture without knowing II.

At Harvard College observatory there was
discovered upon a Photographic plate from
the Harvard astronomical station in Peru, the
spectrum OF "Nova," or new star in the
southern constellation, 'Norma," in so de-
grees south declination and three degrees be-
low the Harvard horizon. 1t is of the sew
enth magnitude and twelfth on the list OF
Novae.
Prof Bailey has been wired, at Arequipa,
to look for the star, which he is still In igno-
rance Of. as the plates were not developed
until brought here. The discovery establishes
the identity In composition to all Navao. A
Science Observer special circular published
at Boston, contains the orbit OF the comet
discovered by w. Fl. Brooks, Oct. 16, COM
putod by Prof. ]. r. Porter, director OF the
Cincinnati Observatory. The comet passed
its nearest point to the sun Sept. 20, and Ii
now receding from both the sun and the
earth. The orbit resembles to some exten
that of the first comet OF 1864.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-03

South Florida is a great country for
bees, according to the New York Post.
There is something in bloom for them
to feed on during the entire year.
They keep on laying up honey for the
winter that never comes. There is no
finer honey than that made from the
bloom Of the palmetto and orange.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-03
Miss Garland Was Insane.

At a consultation OF family physicians, held
the residence Of ex-Atty. Gen. Garland al
Nashingt n, the conclusion was reached that
Miss Daisy Garland, who shot herself through
the heart with an old derringer, was suffering
from mental alteration, probably the result
Of poor health. The body of the dead girl
will be conveyed to her former home in Little
Rock, Ark, for burial. The ex-attorney gene
raj Is completely prostrated and will be un-
able to accompany the funeral party.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-03
ONE ENGINE OVERTURNED.
A Coal Train Crashes Into a Freight
Near North Andover.

A coal train following the regular freight
from Salem on the eastern division, B. 4 NJ.
r. R., crashed into the rear end Of the regu-
lar train near the ice houses at Stevens viii
lage, Mass.
The engine OF the special, one Of the heav-
lest on the line, was overturned, and the
caboose and five coal cars were wrecked. No
trainmen were injured. The caboose caught
fire, but the flames were extinguished.
Wreoking trains were sent from Lawrence
and Salem to clear away the wreckage Traf-
ac was delayed for several hours. The
special was close upon the regular, on down
grade, and rounding curve with wet rails
hale sudden stop difflcult
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-03

Postmaster Charles W. Cayton, Of New
York, and Postmaster W. W. Carr, OF Phila-
delphia. visited Postmaster Coyeney of Bos-
ton and the three went through every part
N the Boston Office, with view TO asking for
a special appropriation for each Of the three
nost-oiiices. The fact wasdiscloscd that the
service In each city IL essentially different.
and requires different methods.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-03
To Test Anti-Chinese Legislation.

Notice has been given that application will
h, made to the United States supreme court
for leave to file motion for writ of manda.
mus directed to Cornelius b. Hanford, United
States District Judge for Washington: direct
Ing him, 1t is understood, to issue certificate
Of naturalization to Chinaman OF his dis
trict This rs one Of the parts OF general
plan which, 1t is understood, has been formed
to test the entire series of anti-Chinese meas
ures. The question at issue In this case, 1t is
said, Is whether or not q court may refuse to
naturalize q Ohinaman upon the single
ground that he Is q Chinaman; whether or
not an act which directs judge thus to act
is constitutional The motion will be offerea
by Solicitor General Maxwell.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-03

There is a steady demand for wal
nut timber, and purchasers are scour-
ing the Atlantic coast region in search
of large trees. While metallic coffins,
usually called caskets by the under
takers, have displaced walnut collins,
the wood is increasingly applied to
other uses. The trees are scarce in
most parts of the East, and many are
iealously guarded against Ak and saw.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-03

1t is said there is no case on record
in Massachusetts where verdict hav-
ing been set aside in capital case and
a second trial granted a conviction
was secured.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-03
Crew Mutinied Against Him.

Captain Dunphy, Of the barkentine James
81. Hamlin, from Port Elizabeth, South
Africa, fell unconscious when bis boat
landed at Portland, Me. He has recovered
now, and says his crew ofSpaniards and Per-
tuguese oonspired to throw him overheard
and sell the ship at the Bermudas. He cowed
them with O revolver, and slept with the
cabin and stateroom doors barricaded. He
said be could not have held out another
hour.