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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-02-03
Crocodiles.

The true crocodileS are distinct from
The SlHga,ors. Among the points Of dis
tinction the following are the most
noticeable: In the crocodiles the So
called canine tooth, the fourth counting
from the front, fits into a notch In the
ride Of the upper jaw, and is therefore
visible when the mouth is closed, while
In the alligator It is received In pit In
the upper jaw, and is therefore invisible,
or nearly 90. Again, in the crocodiles
the hind legs have fringe Of hattened
scales which is wanting in the slligators,
whose legs are round. Crocodiles are
found In Africa, Asia, the tropical parts
of Australia, Central America aud the
West Indies; while the alligators, with
the exception of one species discovered
some few years since in China, are found
only in America. They are all OF them
terrible destructive creatures; the young
feed principally on fish, but as they
grow larger they attack every animal
that they can overpower, dragging their
prey into the water, and so drowning it.
Il has been said that more people are
KILLED by crocodiles than by any other OF
the wild beasts of Africa. To those who
wish to know more OF this part Of the
mbject we commend Sir s. w. Bakers
book.
The crocodilis are, as every one Is
iware, thoroughly aquatic in their
habits, and their peculiar conformation
enables them to attack and seize their
prey uDawaIes. Their nostrils, which
cad BY long canal to the back part OF
their throats, their eyes and their ears
are placed on the upper part Of the head,
10 that when in the water they can
breathe, see and hear, while they are
themselves practically invisible. When
they dive their nostrils and ears are
closed by lids or valves, aud their eyes
are covered by transparent nictitating
membrane. They are further furnished
with an arrangement which prevents the
water from getting down their own
throats when they are hol"ing large ami
mails under the water to drown them.
The dentition Of these reptiles is peculiar;
the teeth are sharp and conical, and are
hollow at the base, and each tooth serves
as the sheath OF another, which will in
time replace it. The tongue-for, not
withstsnding the ancient belief, the
crocodile does possess a tongues
heshy, and is attached to the bottom of
the mouth. And finally the lower jaw
is hinged at the very back of the skull,
thus giving the animal its extraordinary
cape, and also the peculiar appearance
which caused the notion that it moved
it's upper iaw.-Saturday Review.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-02-03

The "mint house IL Boston existed
about thirty four yeats. All the coins
issued from it bore the dates 1852 or
1862, tho same dies being used, prob.
ably, throughout the thirty-four years Of
coming. Some coins had been made
in Bermuda for the use CT the Virginia
colony as early as l644. Copper coins,
bearing the figure of al elephant, were
struck in Euglaud for the Carolinas and
New England in 1854. Cons were also
struck for Mary Iand, bearing the efiigy
OF Lord Baltimore. A mint was estab-
hshcd at Ruuert, VT, by legislative
authority in 1855, whence copper cents
were issued, bearing on one side pillow
and a sun rising from behind hills, and
on the other radiated eye, surrounded
by thirteen stars. Boston Gultivator.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-02-03

great was the alarm excited by the attempt
on Mr.. Stewards life that from 1865 to 1869
a soldier was kept constantly on guard in
front OF the old mansion. The Secretary re-
covered, but his only daughter, who had
witnessed Payne's assault, was so terrioly
shaken by the affair that she died not long
afterward.
Secretary OF War Belknap was the next
tenant Of toe house OF misfortune, and for a
time the sober old edifce became gay with
the lie OF the Grant regime. Before a twelve
month its evil genius had again asserted it.
self and Mrs. Belknsp lay dead under its
roof after brief illness. Then, after the
Belknaps vacated. IL again did duty, as in
the earlier days, as a boarding house, but
Washington hal somehow got the impress
sion that the place was uucanuy and that its
tenants were dogyed by an evil fats. For
a time the Commisslry Generals staff
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-02-03

and out of Investments In West Virginia.
MIR. Baines last visit TO the Capitol on q
public occasion was when he attended, with
other members OF the Cabinet the Congress
sional funeral of Samuel ]. Randall. Nc.
Blaine had always great respect and admir-
alton for Mr. Randall who had led the minor
ity in the House when Mr.. Blaine was the
Speaker His last appearance before COM
mittee was when he protested to the Senate
Finance Communities against the passage. OF
the Mckinley Tariff bill in the form In which
it had come from the House aud brought
forward his policy Of reciprocity with the
other republics OF this continent. Mr..
Blaines last visit to the White House was
W Zen. he attended the funeral services of
Mrs. Harrison. 80" = -. ia
80. : Mr. BLAtNEss HOUSEHOLD.
or Mr, Blaine's six children. three-two
sons and dnughter-were suddenly stricken
down by death after reaching maturity. His
eldest son, Walker, a young man OF
hne parts, who had given evidence
destined to a brilliant future, died two years
ago. Emmons his secoad son, bright
business man, in manner aud character
closely resembling his father, also died sud-
denly in the heYday of youth and prosperity.
A third and crushing bereavement was
the death of the eldest daughter, Alice,
who was married to Lieutenant Colonel
John j. Coppingar. 1t followed closely
ON the death OF her brother Walker
Blaine, whose funeral she was at.
tending when seizei by the fatal Ill
ness. OF the three surviving children,
the SON, James G., made an unfortunate
marriage, the results Of which EN-.
Uttered the latter years Of his fathers
life. One of the daughters, Miss Margaret
is married to Mr.. Walter Damrosch, the IA
nous New York musical director. and the
other, Miss Harriet, is unmarriei, Mrs.
Blaine is still an active and brilliant
lady. She has been a devoted wife to the
great statesman, whom she married forty
one years ago when both were school
teachers in country district with but little
to indicate the prominent place they were
destined to fill in the highest circles of the
Nation.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-02-03
A Costume Of Rattlesnake e. Skin.

Peter Gruber, the Rattlesnake King OF
veuango County, has made the most
unique costume any man ever wore. IL
consists OF coat. vest, trousers, hat, shoes
and shirt, and Is made entirely OF the
skins of rattlesnskes. Seven hundred
snakes all caught an6 skinned By Gruber
during the past five years, provided the
material for this novel costume. To pre-.
serve the brllliancy and feIibility OF the
skins In the greatest possible degree, the
snakes were skinned alive, first being
made unconscious by chloroform. They
we're then tanned by method peculiar
to Gruber, and are as soft and elastic as
wooden goods. The different articles
for this outfit were made by Oil City
tailors, shoemakers and batters. and the
costume is valued at Sl000.-Pittsburg
Chronicle.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-02-03
An Experts Opiniss.

Our readers have doubtless potics1 the
numerous discussions by the scientists and
hyeieni,ts as TO the rcla i've valus OF the
various baking powders careful sitting
q the evidence leaves no doubt as to. the
,uperioritv Of the Royal Baking Powder In
turity. xholesomeuess and strength, from
> scientific standpoint. An opinion, how
ever, that will have perhaps greater inhu-
ence with our practical housskeeperS Is that
given by Marion Harland, the well known
and popular writer, upon matters pertain
ing 10 the science of domestic economy, Of
housekeeping, and Of home cooking. In q
letter published in the Philadelphia Ladies'
Home Journal, this writer say;
IL regard the Royal Baking Powder as
the best manufactured and In the market
SO lar ss have any experiences IN the use OF
inch compounds. Since the introduction OF
II into INV kitchen have used no other In
making biscuits cakes etc, and have en-
iireIy discarded for such purposes the home
made combination Of one-third soda, two
thirds cream Of tartar. ,,.,
Every OF has been in perfect condition
when Il came into my hands, and tie con-
tents have given complete satisfaction. II
is IN act Of SIMPLE justice, ant also pleas
ure, to recommend It unqualitedly TO Amer
can housewives. MARION HARLAND."
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-02-03

the new one The death of Garfield an 1 Mr..
Blaines retirement from public life caused
change in his plans aud he leased his Dupont
Circle house to Mr.. Letter. He was
absent from the city for several years, al
though he spent a portion of one or two
winters there and occupied the house on La
fayetts square adjoining General Beale's
residence, which Is owned by the daughter
of the late Repr sentative Scott, Of Peunsyi-
vauia, Mrs. Scott Townsend.
About the beginning OF his administration
hs purchase his late home, which is on the
opposite side of Lafayette square, and Is
known as the Seward House rhs old place
he'd been unoc ,upiei for some years and
was in dilapidated condition. IL was
considered VIGOROUSLY unlucky, two
tragedies having occurred within its portals
During Buchanan's administration il was
occupied as clubhouse. One day Philip
Barton Key, the Young aud handsome Dis
trict Attorney of the District OF Columbia,
had just left the clubhouse when he was
shot down by Congressman Sickles, Of New
York. Mr.. Key was carried back to the
clubhouse An intrigue which Key had
been carrying OH with Sickless wife was
the cause OF the encounter.
Two years after this occurrence the house,
which was for time unoccupie1 was taken
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-02-03
None But Royal

BAKING POWDER is absolutely pure No other equals
it or approaches it in leavening strength purity or
wholesomeness (See u. S. Govt Reports) No other
is made from Of tartar specially refined for and
chemically pure. No other makes such light sweet,
finely favored, and wholesome food No other will
maintain its strength without loss until used or will
make bread or cake that will keep fresh so long, or
that can be eaten hot with mpunity by dyspepcs
No other is economical.
The Baking Powders being offered in this
vicinity with the statement that they good as
Royal have been shown by the official analyses to be
composed of alum and detrimental to health
The official chemists of the United States and Can
ada, State analysts, municipal boards of health and
physicians ndorse the great qualities of the Royal
Baking Powder. ...........
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-02-03

by the then Secretary of State William II.
Seward, and he moved into 1t with his fam
lily. On the night OF April IA, 1866, while Mr..
Seward lay sick in bel in one OF the upper
rooms, big, oak compexioned, broad
shouluerel man rang the door bell and
told the servant who admitted him that
he had package of medicine which the Sec
retary's physician had ordered to bs deliv-
cred to him personally. The servant re
fused to allow him to 90 upstairs AMI the
Secretary's SOB, Frederick W. Seward, also
opposed him; but the stranger, making a
feint Of departure, suddenly sprang at
Frederick and fellei him to the floor with
the butt OF a revolver, almost on the same
instant slashiug. the servant with a knife.
He then darted forward and reached the
sick chamber where Secretary Seward was
sitting UP in bed, The knife cleaned again
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-02-03

and Mr.. Sewari. weak and helpless, was
stabbed in the face and neck, but tbs band-
ages that swatbe1 his NECK savel him
from mortal wound. As the murderous
intruder retreatei he was gain intercepted.
this time by Maio' Augustus h. Seward
and an attendant but he shook them OF.
amt running down stairs, leapsd on his
horse and rode of. lie was captured
few DAYS later. and being fully Identified
as Lewis Payne one OF the men
implicated In Pres dent Lincoln's
death, was tried. condemned and eK-
ecutet with his fellow -conspirators. SO
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-02-03

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys.
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro.
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81. bottles by all leading drug
gistS. Amy reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FiG SYRUP co.
SAY FRANCISCO. ca.
LOUISVILLE. ky. re" yo9r ~
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-02-03

earnest efforts that provision was made in
the Mckinley bill for the reciprocity trea
ties which formed such prominent features
Of National policy. The Samoan din nj
ties, the complications arising out Z ne
lynching IT Italians at New Orleans and the
killing OF American seamen at Valparaiso
were also disposed OF while Mr.. Blaine was
at the head of the State Department. The
events preceding and atteu ling the recent
Minneapolis Convention are too recent al
most 10 need recounting. Mr.. Blaine was
induced TO permit his name to be used as
candidate, and resigned his plsc, in the
Cabinet Whether in public position or in
private life, he ALWAYS remained a central
figure in National aft iir'.
BLAISE's LIFE IN WASHINGTON.
For nearly thirty years Mr.. Blaine has
been resident OF Washington. While he
never gave up his home AMI homo life in
Maine where he had a town residence in
Augusta aud summer residence at Bar
Harbor. yet he also had home in Washing
ton. 1t was only few yearS after going
there as a Member Of Congress that he
bought tho residence, s2l Fifteenth street.
where he lived SO many years. This
elected Speaker of the House for the first
time. The house he bou ynt was one of a
row whicl had just been Quilt anl was re-
garded at that time as ous OF tb' chief
architectural features OF the city
He made his home at S2l Fifteenth street
for over ten years, aud then having built
the ine residence fronting on Dupont Circle,
he sold the old house and took possession of
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-02-03

both sides were seeking to communicate
with him. After finishing the reading Of
the letters Mr.. Blaine turned TO the Chair
man Of the Committee and demanded to
know whether he had received any dispatch
from Mr.. Caldwell. Receiving an evasive
answer Mr.. Blaine asserted, as within his
own knowledge that the Chairman had re.
ceived such dispatch completely and alb
solutely exoneratinz me from this charge
and you have suppressed IL"
In 1875 Mr.. Blaine WAS appointed to the
Senate to fill the vacancy caused by the re.
signaton of Senator Morrill,, AMI the next
winter was elected by the Legislature to the
succeeding term. His career In the Senate
had been In the House. He was called from
the Senate to enter Pres tent Garaeid's
Cabinet as Secretary Of State. II was while
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-02-03

passing through the railroad denos leaning
on Mr.. Blaine's arm and pleasantly chatting
with him about his CO uiny holiday that
Garfield received the ass1Ssin's fatal bullet.
The death Of Mr.. Garfield lei to Mr.. Blaine's
retirement from the Cabinet in December.
1882. From that date until he entered Mr.
Harrison's Cabinet as Secretary o. Stat,
he was in private life eKcspt during his
campaign for the Presidency in 1884.
During his retirement Mr.. Blaine wrote
his Twenty Years in Congress" a work of
great historical value. Ii was in accordance
with his original suggestion aud due to his
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-02-03

A MApEAoIsELLE PoLAIRE sang the com
position OF a well-known sportsman In Paris
recently and her listeners applauded vocifer
ously. Then bouquet was presented to her.
Not a nice, handy little thing which could
easily be grasped by lady's dainty hand,
but nosegay in the shape OF Q life-sised
horse, which, either by means Of q figure in.
side or because it was propelled from behind,
advanced on to the stage by itself
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-02-03

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for
any case Of catarrh that cannot be cured by
taking Halls CAtarrh Cura
h: J. CHENEY g. Co., Props, Toledo, q.
We, the undersigned, have known g. J.
Cheney for the last 10 years, and believe MIN
perfectly honorable In all business transact
tions, and financially able 10 carry out any OBJ
legations made by their firm.
WEST d TRuAI, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo,
o.
WALDTSo, Kf:NAS &c MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo o.
Halls Ca,arrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces OF the system. Testimonials sent free.
Price &c. per bottle. Sold By all druggista
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-02-03

4 CoUGH. CoLD OR SoHE THuoAT should not
h, neglected. BROWNS BRoSCHIAL THoCUsS
are a simple remedy and give prompt relief
. cents a box.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-02-03

CLEANLINESS, exercise and diet are the cardi-
nal virtue, OF good health. Take care OF he
first tv O and II nu know what and how TO eat
you need never De I'll. II is claimed that Gar
field Tea, simple nerb remedy, 0vercumes the
results Of wrong livn<.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-02-03

About eighty per cent. OF the corn
crop Of Iowa il consumed on the farms
where It Is grown.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-02-03
LOSS OF Appetite,
SICK HEADACHE,
INDIGESTION,
DIZZY FEELINGS,
BILI0USnESS,
TORPID LIVER,
DYSPEPSIA.

PERFECT DIGESTION will be accomplished by
taffur Railways Pills By their ANTIBILlOUS prop
sres they stimulate the liver In the secretion OF the
bile and Its discharge through the hillary ducts
hess pills In doses OF from two to four Will quickly
reGuate the action OF tho liver and free the patient
from these disorders. One or two OF Railway Pills
taken daily by those subject 10 bilious pains and tor
tAdity OF the liver will keep the system regular aud
secure healthy digestion.
Prfce, So per box. Sold By all druggists.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-02-03
MI. BLAINR's PROPERTY.

Although known as q man Of compare.
lively large wealth. M. Blainss lie during
his term as Secretary of Stats was far
from being ostentatious. His no ne
on Lafayette square was we'll snitet
for ENTERTAINMENT out owing TO thu fact
that what is called the admins.
tration circle has been almost constantly in
mourning during the past four years 1t has
been used but little for that purpose. Mr..
Blaine's fortune had its origin in tracts
of land in Western Pennsylvania
waith were left by mis- father, Ephraim
L. Blaine who had himself in
inherited them from the elder
james Gillespie Blaine. The most valuable
of these properties was tract OF coal land
near the Monongahefa River. Mr.. Blaine
made most of his money out OF thess' lands
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-02-03
= ATEATc W. T. Fitzgerald,
~ Washington, ID g.
40.pBge book free.
Presents
Presents
Presents
Buy a Package of sAvENA, and see
what Present you will get.

In every package Of sAvENA uhe best washing
Compound on earth) you will nnd useful present,
such as Sewing silk, Handkerchief Needles, Cotton,
Pins, Thimbes. Dress Buttons COMBS. Tea strsiners,
Hsirpins, Screw Drivers, Dressmaker's TapelInes,
Linen Thread, Shears, and many other things,
Every package Of sAvENA contains a different
and useful present Of the very best quality and they
viii please you.
CAUTION. Always s,t your grocer for pack
sss ofsAvENA that ha, the DOG on outside Of pack
eye
Sold by all Grocers.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-02-03

held possession, thep when they had
moved TO the War Departments new huitd-
ing it was again tenanties.. 1t was about
this time that Mr.. Blaine shortly after his
appointment as Secretary of State by Presi-
dent Harrison, astouished his friends BY
renting the ill-omenel house for ten yolr
at 5000 a year H decorated ant reno.
vated it throughout tearing down the walls
Of the room in wh;ca the atte upt on Mr.
Stewards life TOOK place, AMI by generous
expenditures TRANSFORMED tho dingy old
wideroomed house into magnificent moi.
ern residence. Yet all the changes failed to
eradicate the characteristic attributed 10 the
mansion by tho supcrstitous Washington
tans. Becoming its tenant, Mr.. Blaine has
encountered the greatest revsrs6s to his au1-
billions, and experienced the keenest sorrows
Of his life
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-02-03
RADWAY'S
III PILLS.,

Purely vegetable, mild and reliable Cause perfect
Digestion complete absorption and healthful regu.
iarlty For the OF all disorders OF the Stomach
Iiyer. Bowels KIdneys bladder, Nervous DlseaseA
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RAILWAY & CO.. NEW YORK.