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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-09-16
Boys Said to Have Set 1t.

Brunswick, September 15.-The barn
of Joseph Paquett, q French Canadian,
was burned this afternoon. 1t is sup
posed the fire was set from spite by boys
who had been driven from the building.
The loss is slight and covered by insur-
ance
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1893-08-17
THE GATHERING STORM.

A parade Of the unemployed Of New
York City is announced to take place
this week and it will form q melancholy
sequel to the magnificent displays illus.
trating progress and wealth which gaily
marched the streets of the metropolis on
recent occasions OF national remember
ance. The secretary Of the American
Federation Of Labor estimates that l00,.
600 men are out OF work in New York
City, to say nothing of the thousands in
Brooklyn and other adjacent cities. The
promoters Of the parade say that it will
be a peaceable army Of supporters Of
families, who "humbly ask their brother
man to give them leave to TOLL" but for
which there is no opportunity. 1t will
be worth pages Of statistics in bringing
home to New Workers the terrible con.
ditions existing. There are 1000 cloak.
makers out Of work; Of 5000 bakers
1000 are idle. showing greatly reduced
consumption; of rs, 900 cigar.makers, TO-.
600 are out OF work on account of the
greatly decreased demand. 1t is esti.
mated that fifty per cent. of the Central
Labor Federation, composed of walters.
piano-makers, clothing workers, ETC., are
out OF work.
Mayor Harrison Of Chicago made re.
markable declaration last week in his
address Of welcome to the annual conven.
ton Of surgeons Of the National Guards
of the United STAGES. Said he: There
are 200, 900 people in Chicago to-day nm
employed and almost destitute of money.
II Congress does not give us money we
will have riots that will shake the
country y
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1893-08-17

TIE sub.treasury at New York has re.
fused to pay out silver dollars for green.
backs. The full limit Of silver certificates
has been issued against silver dollars
coined according to law. and only silver
certificates or treasury notes will now be
redeemed in silver on demand. As high
~ n per cent premium was paid in New
York city last week for bills Of small de.
nomination and silver dollars, and the
demand ct this exorbitant rate could not
be supplied. And yet the man who
holds the Presidential office tells the
country that all our woes are due to the
governments purchase Of metal that is
ssllingrt premium in the great money
centre Of the country,
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1893-08-17
the CHINESE LOBBY.

The Washington correspondent of the
San Francisco Call says it is alleged that
the Chinese are coming to the capital
with live aud vigorous lobby. There
is to be war to the knife. The Six Com.
panies are backing the play, and every
thing possible will be done to effect q re.
peal Of the Chinese exclusion act. II
reports from the Pacific Slope can be re-
lied upon, the lobby is Of gigantic pro.
portions, equaling that Of the famous
Credit Mobilier in 1871, and it is to in.
fest the coming Congress with the sole
purpose Of getting quick action for its
money, and wiping out all laws against
the Chinese.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1893-08-17

CLxvELAsD's message to Congress is in
eject that the Sherman law is the cause
Of the present trouble 10 the United
Statss-that il TO say, that the purchase
Of 1000. 900 ounces Of silver yearly by
shs government disarranged the business
Of this great nation. He forgot to men.
tion that there was no Sherman law in
Australia. and yet that country is in a
worse condition than the United States.
He also forgot to mention the fact that
the day before he sent bis message to
Congress the very dollars that he and his
friends are disparaging and which they
say are 90 plentiful that the nation is
ruined by them. brought two per cent
premium in New York city, the financial
centre Of America! The idea OF the pur-
chase by the government Of 200, 600, 600
ounces Of silver in four years. and the
coming and circulating half Of that
amount throwing the country into fnan-
cial oenvuIsions, 10 simply prspostsrous.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1893-08-17


THR banks Of the country having gone
through the siege, the manufacturing
ooncerns are now taking hand. From
all parts Of the Union comes the news Of
ths closing down of mills and factories,
throwing tens Of thousands Of people out
OF employment. All these misfortunes
were predicted by Senator Stewart and
others IS result Of the crusade against
silver. the effort Of England and her Amer.
can agents to do away with one-half Of
the money Of the country. But accord.
ing to Clessland's message all the trouble
is caused by the government buying a
few million ounces Of silver Ye gods |!
was there ever such a display Of what
some people term statesmanship.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1893-08-17

TIE American Republic has certainly
fallen upon evil days. 1t elected Pres.
idsnt who ignores both the legislative
and judicial branches Of the government;
that President sustains Cabinet officer
who has nulli6ed one Of the most impor.
tant acts Of Congress, and now comes
the Speaker of the House who has the
efrontery to say that his "sole aim is to
do only that which will be of the great
est service to the party" There was a
time in the history of this nation when
country was considered more than party
and when nullifiers Of the law were con-
sidered traitors.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1893-08-17

The Sacramento Bee admits that John
c. Calhoun was something Of nullifer
in his day, but gives Grover Cleveland
precedence by long odds. Concerning
him the Bee says with an autocracy
worthy Of the palmy days Of Dionysius,
tyrant Of Syracuse, he has placidly
smothered the laws and serenely wiped
out the statutes. Frigidly cool in the
majestic supremacy Of his egotisn. he
has checked the workings Of the Geary
act, and his Cabinet has practically null.
lifted law Of the land passed by Con.
grsss representing 100000 Of tree.
men,"
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1893-08-17

THAT arch enemy of America, John
Sherman by name. who is now holding a
seat in the United States Senate, had
the audacity to say in that body We'd
nesday Of last week that the law bearing
his name, known as the Sherman act, :"
and which ia now said by the gold lun-
atics to be the cause Of the country's
troubles, had been enacted because of
the imminent danger OF the two houses
Of Congress agreeing to bill for the free
coinage Of silver.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1893-08-17

The long predicted war in Samoa has
been commenced and is finished. the inter.
vention Of the three Powers putting .
decisive end to tho trouble. The rebel
chief, Mataafa. was transported to an
island where hs will be kept prisoner
until he promises to bshaYs himself,
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1893-08-17

IT is one Of the mysteries how COM
parstively small body of money changer
has succeeded in debating the financial
policy Of great nation for its own ends,
and more mysterious still, why man
holding the exalted position that Cleve.
land does should do everything possible
to maintain the evil.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1893-08-17

THE New York Tribune in its report
Of the Chicago Silver Convention, thus
refers to Nevada's representative: Son
gresham Francis G. Newlands Of Neva-
do was the next speaker, man OF I'M
usually progressing appearance and
style Of oratory. His speech aroused
tho delegates to great enthusiasm"
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1893-08-17

The Silver State says even hogs can't
stand the gold-bug contraction Of the
currency. They fell 81 notches in one
hour in Chicago last week and several
hoggish syndioates fell with them. never
to rise again it is hoped.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1893-08-17
Official Paper Of Lincoln Co.
THURSDAY. AUGUST II. 1898.

JAxEs ROBINSON, who now lives at
Cincinnati, is probably the Oldest sur
viyor Of the oldtime eireu'. He is over
50 years of age.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1893-08-17

ENGLAND has again displayed its hog
gish propensities. having annexed the
Solomon Islands, the only group in the
South Seas that has not had foreign
II PROTECTOR"
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1893-08-17

CLEVELAND departed Thursday for
Buszards Bay. the expected sddi'
ton to the family being the cause. Bets
are made that 1t win be boy.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1893-08-17

LAWRENCE T. NEAL, an out.and.out
silverite, was last week nominated by the
Democrats OF Ohio for Governor.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1893-08-17
E. L. ooDBE,
-ASSAYER,
HulllonvllIe, Nevada.

Samples cen b. ists with 81. wsEtAsinss.
Phoebe. who will receive al returns promptly
the following day. Analytical work . syssisisy.
chsrsss nedsrsts. aaA absolutely ssrrsss vsss
guaranteed.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1893-01-19
barnard.

A large amount of timber is being drau,n
to the sawmill at Barnard village tbi.
winter. The streams are very low and 4
may be some time before any saving ean
be done by water power.
Miss Lille Putnam OF Gardner. Mas.
is at her fathers, J. y. Putnam, for I'd.
cation.
The ladies OF the Universalist Aid soci
ETY. are to have a chicken pie supper and
far at the townhall riday evening. Jan
q.
Died, at her home in Lyons TOWNSHIP
Dec. 18th, 1892, of pneumonia, Mrs. Eli1s
Jane Dean, wife OF VIM. +. Dean. Nh
Dean was born ia Barnard, Windsor coun.
~, VT, Oct. I'd, 1928, at which place her
early life was spent. In 1899 she removed
with her parents to Norwich, Huron coun.
ty, Ohio, where she resided until her mar
riage, Nov. 4, 1875. After her marriage
she came with her husband to Mills couR-
ty, which bad been her home ever since
Mrs. Dean was loved ana respected by ali
who knew her, and in her death her fami.
~ and friends sustain an irreparable los.
The funeral services We're conducted by
Rev. l.. W. Porter Wednesday d. m. al
one O'Clock. The interment took place In
the family cemetery, which IS on the home
farm.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1893-01-19

A new arrival at the home OF Albert Per-
kins and wife, a boy.
Gustavus Melendy moves into the house
now occupied by his mother, and Mark
Boynton moves into the one now occupied
by MIR. Melendy.
Chas. Hoyt is confined TO the house by
an injured knee.
The pupils having no marks during the
term in Dist. Nor, were G. Hamilton
Hazen and Frances Joslyn. Those having
no tardy marks were the above mentioned
and Nellie SwaZey and Arthur Wheeler.
The standing Of the first class was Cham
ilton Hazen in geography, 80 i2; lrith-
metic, 90 1-2; grammar, 49,; history, IS;
algebra, 9S; spelling, 81. Frances Joslyn,
geography, IS; arithmetic, IS; grammar,
50 l-2; history, 81; spelling, 96. Nellie s.
Swazey, geography, %: arithmetic, 90;
grammar, 80 81; spelling, 9S 1-2 Nellie
SWazey had the most head marks
HARLEY w. HOLDEN, Teacher.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1893-01-19
sharon.

Fred Adams has moved into Geo. Var
NUNS house.
Miss Hattie Wright is very sick, DR..
Fish attending her.
VIM. shirlock moves into the tenement
vacated by Fred Adams.
Mrs.Dennis Hickey was called to Water
bury to attend the funeral OF her niece.
Miss Jennie Badger has gone to Worces-
ter, Mass.
Mrs. Nilora Flower was called to Bethel
last week to care for her daughter, who is
sick
VIM. yarnum has sprained his shoulder
quite badly.
Rev X. B. Fay OF Westford spent last
week with his father, c. II. Fay.
Quitea number OF our citizens were
called to Woodstock 20 attend county
court last week.
We are glad TO learn that IL. c. Bruce,
who has been confined to the house by
sickness, is able to be about his work
again.
There viii be farmers meeting here
Jan. 18th. Al. are invited.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1893-01-19


Rev. S. II. Tucker OF Marshfield called
ON friends in town last week.
Geo. Gilbert spent Sunday in town, the
guest OF DIR. q. G. Smith.
The turner's resumed work on Monday
In the button shop.
DIR. F. +. Steele, who has been i'll with
grip, WIS out last Saturday for the first
time.
Mrs. Geo Kimball and family were in
town Sunday.
Henry Martin and wife Of Rochester
called on friends in town last week.
The ice crop is mostly gathered but it
does not seem at present as If any would
/ ever be needed
! An interesting praise service was held at
the Cong'l church Sunday evening, led by
Prof. Harrington.
The polishers in the button shop are
working evenings on account OF the pres
sure OF work.
In spite of the cold weather, fully 200
OF the friends end members of II. ii. Bax-
ter Post of this place assembled Friday
evening, Jan. 10, in Union Hall, to partake
OF fine supper that had been prepared.
After supper the following officers were
installed by Comrade Stanley of Roches-
ter: commander, W. II. Edmunds; senior
vice, E. C. Hager; junior vice, S. c. Har-
rington; adj't, o. j, Richardson; quarter
master, G. G. Smith; chaplain, John Ha-
GER officer OF the guard, Scott Longley;
surgeon, z. G. Spalding. After these ex-
ercises, campfire was held, over which
G. q. Smith presided with very good grace.
Short speeches were made by Rev. Mr..
VanDeCar, Messrs. Boutwell, and Chedel,
followed b. Comrade Stanley aud by Elder
Wheeler of Granville, the chief speaker,
who kept The house in an uproar by his &C.
C, unts OF how the boys fished for geese
and Of McCarty's catchn g the cannon
ball. Another pleasing feature of the
evening was the fine rendering Of a piece
by Miss Mabal Spaulding, entitled Laugh
ing in Meeting which was ably given. |
showing thorough training OF voice and
gesture. Music was furnished by dou-
bic quartet. Nearly Sl7 we're realized, and |
the people went away wishing for a re-
turn OF so enjoyable an occasion.
rare musical treat is in store for the
residents Of this place. The Arion Quar- /
tet OF New York City win give a !
concert at Union Hall Friday evening Of /
this week, assisted by a chorus OF over 30 |
voices, which are being trained for the oc-
casion by Prof. w. j. Harrington, one OF
the most successful conductors OF musical I
conventions in the country. The Arion
Quartet is very highly spoken of by the
press and, judging from the free concert
which part OF this company gave last Sat
urday evening, il has not been overpraised.
Do not fail to hear it.
Overseer OF the Poor n. NJ. Grant has
purchased an interest in the store OF &. 5.
Carroll 4 Co. SO that he may be able to
furnish the towns wards under his charge
with supplies at wholesale prices.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1893-01-19

Lena Ferris is very sick.

Lena Ferris is very sick.
Postmaster Fowleris now ready to issue
money orders.
Will Brown has returned from Concord.
Willis Severance, lately returned f.om
the hospital in Boston, is gaining slowly.
For SALE. The best farm, with the best
farm buildings in Stockbridge. Known
as the Bent farm. SII.As HOLLAND, Stock
bridge, Vt. Apr. /.
For SALE-One of the best located and
most conveniently built residences N
Bethel village. 10 rooms, adapted for eth
er one or two tenements. Splendid water
up stairs and down. Large barn With
basement underneath. Large, never-freez-
ing cellar under house. Built in 1885.
Part of purchase money can remain on
mortgage. Inquire of Guy Wilson. IT,.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1893-01-19

Last week the ice cutters, Raymore ano
Hayes, secured large amount, of fine quail
ity.
Chas. Kibbee of Chelsea, Mass. made
his friends here flying visit recently.
II is said that there will be another
store put in raining order at the North
Village in the near future.
The lady evangelists are still laboring
in the Second church and parish.
Mrs. Marcus Peck has been improving
in health since going to Rutland.
Mr.. d. A. Morse is in very feeble health,
as is Marshall Green, also.
c. b. Fish has quite flourishing sing
ing school ut the Center and c. II. Bige-
low, one at the North Village.
The schools of Brookfield will unite in a
town school at the Center church Thurs
day, Jan. 26. The program will include
reading, spelling down, recitations by the
pupils, and discussion of the new school
law by the old folks. All are invited. Bring
your lunch. Don't be tardy.
Their friends and relatives to the num-
Der OF 20 met at the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Kibby on the eve of Jan. 18th
TO celebrate the 18th anniversary of their
marriage. pleasant time was had by
both old and young. After the presents
were tastefully arranged, Mr.. and Mrs. K.
were invited into the room to view them,
Mr.. Noah Clark made the presentation
speech, to which Mr.. Kibby responded.
thanking all for their kind remembrance
OF him and his. He was taken wholly by
surprise, knowing nothing of it until that
evening. The presents consisted of a
beautiful hanging lamp from MIR. and
Mrs. Burton Blaisdell of East Randolph.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Blaisdell, East Ran
dolph, Mr.. and Mrs. James Putney. East
Randolph, Mr.. and Mrs. Emory Smith,
East Randolph; silver cake basket, Chas.
hlbby, Chelsea, Mass; silver ladle, Mr.and
Mrs. Vernon Kibby, Chelsea, Mass; sill
yer tea service, Mr.. and Mrs. G. ID. Kibby
IND Mrs. A. r. Bowditch, Milford, Mass:
Q silver dollars, Mr.and Mrs ]. H. Kibby.
Jheisea, Mass; silver pickle dish, MIR. and
y rs. Vernon Barnes, East Brookfield; Chi
IA butter dish, Mr.. and Mrs. Solomon
smith, Brookheld a pair of tablespoons,
Hiss Nora Durkee, Tunbridge; pair Of des-
ert spoons, Mr. and Mrs. Clark Hall East
randolph; banner. Mrs. Franklin Nye.
Montpelier; fruit cake, ornsmented with
. silver quarters imbedded in the FROST
ng, representing the 25 years of their /
married Life, Dir. and Mrs. E. Z. Spicer, /
n Randolph; Sl375 from friends and rel |
tives. Later In the evening cake and cof- /
ee were served.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1893-01-19

Both the method and results whel
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-
tom electually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures haDItual
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, it,
many excellent qualities commend il
TO all and have made it the mos
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and ST bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may n { have it on hand will pro
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes + try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
eALiFORNiA FIG syrup co
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE, kY EsW YoRK NJ
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1893-01-19
East Barnard.

L j. Allen was called to Bridgewater to
attend the funeral of his wife's father, An.
sci Barrows, last Saturday He and hi,
wife returned home Sunday.
S. NJ. Snow gave an oyster supper last
Wednesday evening to Is invited guests,
most OF whom were from So. Royalton.
Cold weather and failure OF water is the
cry of many.
There was sociable at VIM. Webb's last
week.
The school on Broad Brook did not keep
Monday, the teacher being at her home in
Randolph.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1893-01-19

Roy Poor has been quite sick witt diph-
theritic sore throat.
A. A. Northrop Of Tunbridge, agent for
the "Busy Bee" washing machine, was in
town last week TO deliver one of those la
bor-saying implements. Why will any
one scrub on a board when four dollars
invested in 2 machine saves so many hours
of bard ork?
J. b. Durkeo was in Barre last Friday.
The L. A, S. met with Mrs. Vinson last
week Wednesday.
Josie George OF Tunbridge is visiting
her sister, Mrs Bertha Durkee.
Mr.. Newton has just recovered from an
attack of influenza.
DIR. John Durkee and daughter OF Tun-
bridge made short call in the place last
week
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1893-01-19
I,lttsheId.

Mrs. Susan Reynolds died Jan. 9Th Of
heart disease and was buried the Tth.
Mercury fell to "a degrees below the
18th.
e. A. Beckwith is doing fine business
this winter. He has a nice lot OF new
dress goods and hosiery and good line
of boots and shoes, also the latest novel
ties in dress Innings and velveteen dress
braids.
Some nice ice has been stored this win
ter.
Rev. z. B. Wheeler of Granville assisted
the pastor OF the Nj. +. church in a series
Of revival meetings last week.
DR.. w. b. Segar is at home on a short
visit, having finished work at st. Eliza
beths Hospital, Boston.
The young people are improving the
skating and sliding.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1893-01-19
South RandoInh.

Middlebranch Grange was well rsr..
scented at the Pomona Grange meet;rn
last Saturday, and those in attendsnas
felt repaid for their time. 4'V'
There will be an entertainment at ~.
new Grange hall on the 10Th inst. A snr
per will be served, after which there ,rttl
be dance. Music will be furnished ~ ~
Moore's Orchestra, four pieces. 1t Is eY,
pected that there will be a good after
dance. The proceeds are to 90 for tbs
hall. 'He
d. Parker is working for II. p. Ritors
Mr.. ODER is TO continue his sinoins
school through the winter, and at tbs
close of the school he will give a coneer ri
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1893-01-19
Highest fall in Lc1vcnng Tower-atcs u S Govt Report
Re-! B B,x5s,
ABSOLUTELY PURE
ABSOLUTELY PURE
Good Lacks.

Good looks are more than skin deep. depending
upon healthy condition Of all the vil organs. II
the liver be inactive, you have bilious look, II
your stomach be disordered you have dyspeptic
pinched look Secure good health and you viii
have good looks. ELECTRIC Bitters is the great al
terative and Tonic acts directly these vital or
gans. Cares pimples, blotehes, boils and gives
good complexion. Sold ut the drug store. Soc per
bottle. X. G Morton, ", Randolph Y. Maxhams
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1893-01-19
Guaranteed Cure for Ia Grippe

We authorize our advertised druggist to sell you
Dr.. Kings New Discovery for Consumption Coughs
and Colds upon this condition. II you afflicted
with la grippe and will use this remedy according
70 directions giving IL fair trial and experience no
benefit you may return the bottle and have the
money refunded. We make this offer because o.
the wonderful success OF DR.. Kings New Discovery
during last seasons epidemic. Have heard o. no
case In which IL failed. Tria bottles free at the
drug store. Large size 5oc and Sl00. r. g. Morton,
W. Randolph. f. Markham. Bethel and NJ J. Sar-
gent & Son, So Royalton.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1893-01-19

Owing to poor health, will sell my
farm in Gaysville village, known as the
Henry Leonard farm. A very desirable
chance. S. c. HARRINGTON, Gaysville, VT.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1893-01-19
Dizziness, Faintness,

Extreme Lassitude, "don't care " and
want to be left alone" feeling. excl
liability, irritability, nervousness. sleep
lessness, ilatulencN, melancholy. or the
blues. and backache. These are
sure indications of Female Weakness,
some derangemeut of tho Uterus. or