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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-12-15
CONDENSED NEWS OF THE DAY.
New England.

Charles F. Edwards, a young farmer of
Chelsea, Vt, was instantly killed while Telling
trees.
Charles Leopold, German, dropped dead
on Lisbon street, Lewiston Me-, OF heart fail
ure.
The Shove mill, Fall River Mass, has shut
down for two weeks, the time calculated to
put in new upright engine.
The S. II. Howe Shoe Company, Marlboro,
Mas, has posted a notice in its three fac
tories OF u 10 per cent. cut in wages to take
effect Jan. 6.
The new Lowell, Mass, high school house
will b. dedicated about Dec. Il. An invita-
ton will be extended to GOycrnor-elect
Greenhalge to be one Of the speakers.
The town of Farhaven. Mass. decidodthat
1t could only afford TO keep the Rogers school
open. Other schools In town will be 20 ed.
At n meeting Of the Lowell, Mass. board
o. registrars 3S names were struck from the
voting list. The meeting was Mt times eV-
citing, and at one time policeman was
called in to suppress the turmoil.
The Bennett cotton mill, New Bedford,
Mass, has notified its employees that both
mills will run full time. Ii is expected that
the Wamsutta corporation will run IS hours a
week In short time.
Maj. Leverett G. Hcminway. a well known
business man OF New Haven, Ct, died there
Of apopleXy. Maj. Heminway was on" "
the few remuining surviving officers Of Con
necticut regiments in the civil war.
George Sempor, supposed to be- one Of tn"
L'noN burglars, was arraigncd at Lee before
Judge Casey on u charge OF breaking and en-
tering. The evidence against him was not
sufficient to satisfy Judge Casey Of his guilt,
and he was discharged.
At Rochester, n. H. Andy Glynn Of Cam
bridge Mas, while walking on the TRACKS pt
the Boston h Maine rliroaI was struck hy
m engine and seriously injured. His let
hand was taken compile ely or and h. r.
'cived dangerous wounds on the heal hu.
he is expected 10 recover
Owing to light fall trade The United
States Watch Company at Waltham, Mas.
has discharged 30 Of its employees.
The Danvcrs, Mass, iron works have start
ed up after being closed since May.
Isaac y. Dickson. living mt l3J StDughtou
street, Boston. Mass, reported "a. station I
that he was set upon by four men near th"
Federal street bridge about midnight aul r.
lieved OF gold watch and chain. He could
give no description Of his as1aiants.
It il learned that Chairman M"Guy Of the
Olncyville strikers executive commit sr has
said that all but two OF the Fletcher shup~
voted to 80 to work under Mr.. Fletcher lust
offer, and that he eX ,Icrts that an agr"omnn,
to wind up the strike will soon be reached.
Swedo, name unknown, was the yi",i il
ola daring highway robbery in front OF 1850
Dorchester avenue Dorchester, Mas. IWn
men seized mufflcr that he wore and takin,
either end, twinel it around his neck, nearly
choking him. Tho Swede made dcapernta
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-12-15
THE MARBLEHEAD.
Question of New Fri II undetermined
The source OF Trouble.

Whether or not the new cruiser Marble
head shall be- given new trial is still undr-
tormincd. Secretary Herbert. when asked to-
night if he had decided TO grant tn" request
ot Harrison Lnring X Co., the builders Of the
Mnrhlrhrad, who are dissatisfied with the
result Of her speed performance as corrected
bv trial allowance, stated that the matter
would not be taken up until his return from
his visit to the Augusta, Ga, exposition.
II Is said that difficulty with tn" safety
valves caused the loss OF steam during the
run Of the Marhlrh"ad. Since then the force
OF men on tn" boat have been busy putting
her in condition for the second run which, 1t
is believed, she will make. 1t Is expected
TINT the cruiser New York will come down
the Sound and that the Trial Board will join
the vessel at New London, Ct, preparatory
toa preliminary trial.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-12-15

The days of the patient mule, MS n
canalboat motor, are probably num-
bered, remarks the New York News.
Steam has been used as propelling
substitute with partial success, but
there is now promise that the all
potent agent, electricity, will propel
the canal-boat of the future. Tests
are to be made this week near
Rochester, and experts have no doubt
that the new motor will be found salts
factory in every respect.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-12-15
CHINAMEN ARRESTED.
Attempt mt Wholesale Smuggling
Frustrated in Florida.

An attempt at wholesale smuggling Of
Chinese has been frustrated 10y the federal
authorities and Is Celcstials are in custody
of the collector OF customs mt Key West, Fla.
Information reached that place that large
lumber OF Chinese had made their appear
lnce at BOca Chica, an island in the gulf OF
Mexico, distant about II miles from
here, and they were cndcaVuring to
secure transportation to Key West. The
collector of customs organized poss,
from among his suhurdinatc-, chartered
a naphtha launch and proceeded at day
light TO the point where the Chinese had been
reported. After cruising among numerous
keys in this vicinity they reached Boco Chicn,
and there found l6 Chinese in native cos
tune
They presented torlorn appearance.
While they were surprised nj their arrest,
they neither offered resistance nor objected
to coming to Key West. No information
could be obtained from them. however, ~ to
how they landed, or who had brought them
to BocI Chica, although several could speak
the English language.
From the keeper of the island ii was learned
that he was awakened at about O'Clock
last Saturday morning Ivy the sound OF strange
voices, and on looking out OF the window he
discovered "a Cinnamon on the beach. lie
says they were landed from Spanish
fishing sloop, which had been cruising up
and down the gulf all Friday afternoon.
Arrangements were made last Saturday morn
ing with the keeper of the island to bring the
party to Key West, bat his boat being small 1t
only succeeded in landing at the upper end
OF this island, for which service he received
SIG. Fearing violence to his family, he sent
his wife to neighbor several miles distant
with information to the authorities The
landing OF the others was to he effected.
while the officials were still at Boca Chica
Two of the Chinese previously brought
to Key West returned to Boca Chica, being
evidently the leaders who had made arrange
ments with countrymen here, numbering
about 50 for their concealmcnt. These two
with the 16 first found there, were
brought back to Key West, and are now in
custody. The collector of customs awaits in
structiOns from the treasury department al
Washington as to their disposition. 1t Is be
lieved all will be returned to Havana.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-12-15
CALLED BACK"
Alleged Robbers of Bank OF Minneap.
oils Arrive in New York.

Worn by their long watch over two al
legged desperate criminals were the detec-
tiyes who have just arrived at New York
on the American line steamer New York,
having in custody Philip NJ. Scheig and
Frank Floyd, accused of robbing the
Bank of Minneapolis, Minn. All OF the
men suspect, Of completely In the plot by
which this bank was robbed of $4,000 last
September ar nov Under arrest. The other
man, Louis Floyd, vas arrested on board the
steamer wadswortn, on which he had en-
barked for Rio Janerio.
Schieg and Frank Floyd were apprehended
In Southampton by British policemen, who
found them concealed in the steerage of the
North German Lloyd steamer Saale. Detec-
tives John P, Hoy and Joseph Lawrence OF
the Minneapolis police force went to Eng
land and brought back the prisoners on the
New York. 1.-The men were so desperate,
said Detective Hoy, "that they would have
committed suicide II they could, rather than
be brought back here as prisoners. Although
we gave them the freedom Of the cabin We
watched them night and day"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-12-15

Thomas A. Edison. the inventor,
says: "Gold is only valuable because
it is rare. 1t is not nearly 50 useful
as iron, which is the real precious
metal. Aluminium is too soft. 1t is
light but it lacks strength. The metal
of the future is nickel steel, which
combines strength with pliability.
Colds not worth as much as lead in
commerce, and brass is more than
worth its weight in gold"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-12-15
USED ROPE AND FIRE.
Mrs. Gleason Ends Her
Life in a Tragic
Manner.
Sensational Suicide of the Wife
of a Produce Dealer.

Mrs. Frances A. Gleason. the wife Of Win,
sor Gleason, for years one OF the most prom.
inent produce dealers in Faneuil Hall Market,
Boston, committed suicide at her home, "A
Bowdoin street.
Twice previously she had tried to end her
life, and only after hours Of intense suffering
was her last attempt successful
Some ten days ago Mrs. Gleason took
strong dose Of poison, but her life was then
saved. 1t was clearly apparent that she in.
tended to commit suicide, and, after the at.
tempt, strict watch was kept over her by
both her brother and a female cousin, who
lived in the house with her. But there were
a few moments on Friday when the watch
was relaxed, and she then put into execution
her plans to eG.f her life. Her cousin, who
acted as hous,t teeper, went out Friday morn
ing about O'Clock to do an eTand When
she returned to the house she missed Mrs.
Gleason, and. becoming alarmed, went Mt
once to the room occupied by her cousin.
The door was fastened, but she burst it open,
when horrible sight met her eyes. Mrs.
Gleason was hanging by her neck to rope.
which was attached to the ceiling. and her
body was enveloped in flames. AL
though thoroughly overcome by the
sight, the housekeeper pluckily entered
the room, cut her cousin down, and extin-
guished the flames. Mrs. Gleason was un-
cons 'ious and horribly burned, hardly YES
tigc Of her clothing remaining on her body.
Help was called, and DR.. Cilley, the family
physician, was hastily summoned. He
Tres. e Mrs. Gleason's burns, but saw at a
!; anre that she could not survive. She lin
Gercd until nearly midnight when she
died. As 1t was the wish Of the family that
the facts should not become known to the
public. the police were not notified. The
cause of the death was reported as accidental
burning.
DR.. Cilley says that he believes Mrs.
Gleason was perfectly sane; that during all
Of his visits to her he had never seen the
least sign Of insanity. In his opinion no In
san" woman could commit suicide as did
Mrs. Gleason. She had carefully arranged
every detail in regard to taking her life. he
SAID and had written letters to her brother
and to her husband He did not think any
insane woman would do that
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-12-15
PARKHURST THREATENED.
Some Letter Writers Tell Him lie is
to Die by Christmas.

Rcv. DR.. Parkhurst Of New York has within
the past week met large number of untor-
tunatr women with only a thought between
them and the river, and the pity of 1t all has
impressed him wildly. "les he said re-
Gently, II have already received visits from
six Of these unfortunate creatures. In all
cases there was much penitence and an ap-
parentlv honest desire to lead better lives. |
um happy to say that was able to provide
for all of them. found comfortable homes
for two of them In this city; the others were
placed out Of town." DR.. Parkhurst re-
marked incidentally that he had received
nineteen letters, all of them of more or less
threatening character. He said that some OF
them warned him that he had only until
Christmas to live.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-12-15
GOLD SHIPMENT.
In Nearly Four Years elOo,0OO,Oo0
Migrate to Europe.

Treasury officials regard with interest, but
not with alarm, the recent.shipment OF eoO0,-
900 in gold from New York TO Europe and
the statement made that another shipment OF
$500, 900 in gold is likely to follow this week.
Saturdays treasury statement showed that
the Treasury had SS3, 500 900 in "free" gold.
An official table, completed in the Mint Bu-
rcau Of the Treasury, showsthe gold In the
United States on Nov. l, aggregated $780,
S05, ,439
Official figures compiled by the Bureau Of
Statistics show that from Jan. l, 1892 to Nov.
|, 1882 months-the United States sus-
tained net loss Of gold of $6S ,07S. An
aggregate net loss OF S9S 600, 900 Is also re-
ported from 1890 and 1891, 50 that we have
lost to Europe more than 800 000, 900 In gold
during the period of three years and ten
mouths. The net loss this year, despite th1
fact that we received during June, July and
August from Europe s5l, 500, 900 in gold is,ur
to Nov. |, nearly 80 900, 900.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-12-15
THE WRECK OF THE JASON.
Sup. kimbalI Defends the Efficiency
ofthe Life. Saving Service.

The New York Tribune publishes q letter
from S. |. Kimball, general superintendent OF
the life saving service, in which he defends
the efficiency OF his department. With refer
cnce to the report that the service was un-
able to throw line over the ship Jason,
wrecked on Cape Cod on the 9th inst,
Essays II may say that failure, If it had
taken place, would have been no marvel
in the darkness and storm OF that
terrible night, but find in the news columns
OF the Tribune the report ofan interview with
the keeper Of the life-saving station, in which
he says Early in the evening we put shot
line over the vessel, but the crew on board
could not reach it. In fact, in the pitch
darkness of the night they could not see the
line, and, as the waves were breaking over
them every minute, they had all they could
do TO cling to the rigging, and then could
only keep thereby lashing themselves to the
shrouds. The disaster is under investigation,
and. when the report is received, we shall tell
the facts"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-12-15
Essex County Herald.

Vermont has a greater percentage of
improved land in proportion to its
area than any other State except New
York and Illinois, AYERS the Chicago
Herald, The dairy product of Yer
mont reaches s25, 900, 900. The Green
Mountain boys sell $3.50, 900 worth
OF maple sugar every twelve months.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-12-15
THE HOUSE.

4th Dag.-Mr. Bailey Dem, Texas, spoke
IN opposition to the bankruptcy bill. He IA
yored reasonable legislation for those who
were unable to pay their obligations. Mr.
Oates, Dom, Alabama. spoke in favor of the
Dill. Legislators he said must not cspouse
he cause OF either class debtor or creditor
but simply prepare machinery for the
speedy and equitable administration Of JUS
ice
At the conclusion Of his remarks, Mr.. Oates
gave notice that when the hill is taken up il
De under the iive-minuto rule, gent '"l debate
having been terminated.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-12-15
WASHINGTON NEWS.
Daily Proceedings of
Congress.
Summary of the Work of Senate and
House.
THE SENATE.

4th Day.-Mr. Morrill,. Rep, Vermont, Of
iered the following resolution -
That all parts Of the Presidents message
relating to the tariff, internal revenue and
income tax, together with that relating to
those, who, it is said.aftcr hard struggle for
tariff reform are solcmuiy pledged to it, be-
referred to the committee of finance"
Mr.. Morrill, asked that the resolution
lie on the table and gave notice that on We'd
ne-day after . O'Clock, he would ask leave to
address the senate thereon. Private bills, in
Guiding one granting pension of TlOO Il
month TO the widow OF General j. NJ. Corse,
were passed. The ssnate then, after an eN"cu-
tive session, at 3 80, adjourned till Monday.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-12-15

Vermont has greater percentage of
improved land in proportion to its
area than any other State except New
York and Illinois, AYERS the Chicago
Herald, The dairy product of Yer.
mont reaches $25, 600, 600 The Green
Mountain boys sell 81, $50, 900 worth
of maple sugar every twelve months.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-12-15
NEW YORK STRANGE MALADY.
The Doctors Have no Name for it
The symptoms.

Concident with the recurrence OF the
dreaded grip in New York. new and, as
yet, underlined complaint has made Its ap-
pearance. Doctors and druggists are now
puzzling themselves to account for It's appear
ance, and to give name to II. The symp-
toms seem to be violent pains in the stomach,
recurring at brief intervals, and followed by
total lack of appetite, and by extreme lassi
tude, that continues, with the uncomfortable
pains, for several days Ordinary applications
seem to have no effect. The new trouble ia
rnni1ly bpponinp pnidpmic
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-12-15
Wage Cut in the Pullman shops.

All the blacksmiths employed In the Pull
man car shops, at Pullman, Ill, went out
on a strike against cut OF from 25 to 40 per
cent in the price paid for piece work. This
Is the third cut the company has made In
about two months. The men had confer
ence with Vice-president Brown, who told
them that the company had no work and
could give them no better terms. Later on
the strikers decided to accept the companys
terms. Later ON all the strikers, with
the exception Of one blacksmith and five
helpers, returned TO work.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-12-15

A large meeting of umbcrmen and timber
land owners was held in the city hall, Ban
gor, Me-, to take action opreyent, il possible,
what is regarded as the destruction of the in
dustry by the removal of the tariff on lum-
her. Ex-Mayor LysandGr Strickland pre-
sided. The gathering was entirely non-par-
Lysander Strickland the Hon. j. p. Cass F.
W. Aver, and John Cassidy, was appointed to
consult men in other sections OF the state, 80
that largo delegation may be sent to Wash
lngton to prevent the adoption by Congress
Of that part OF the Wilson tariff bill.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-12-15

Asa measure of protection against An
archistic outrage in the German Reichstag
similar to that in the French Chamber,
Chancellor Won CIprlvl has given In
structions that the guards about the Reich
stag building be increased in number, ant
that all tickets Of admission BIZ CAREFUL!
sorutiniged.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-12-15
Died After the Barkeeper Struck Him.

Frank L. Reynolds well known about New
H,.v'n. Conn, went into Alderman McGann's
saloon and got into II row withthe barkeeper,
George +. Brennan. Reynolds is consumptive
and Brennan struck him on the mouth. Rey-
nolds went horne, but became unconscious
and died in few hours. Brennan was ar
rested but attcrward was admitted to bail in
the sum of 81 900.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-12-15
BLOWN TO PIECES.
Terrible Results Of Dynamite Ex-
plosion in IA Tunnel at Armonk, y. Y.

A despatch from White Plains. \. y. tells
OF "A terrible explosion of dynamite IN the
new tunnel now being built at Armonk to
divert the Bryan run waters into hens'co
reservoir. one man being blown into irag-
ments. At least six others received serious
INJURIES. and three OF them may die. John
McQuade. Tammany politician, is the con-
tractor and has for several months had more
than 200 men employed upon the works. The
scene Of the accident is seven miles from n
telegraph or railroad station and 1t Is lmpos-
sible at this time to get the names Of the in
iured men. The men we're in charge OF Supt
Elk, who sent for medical assistance ana
aummoned Coroner Drew.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-12-15

1t has been decided by Seattle
Wash. Justice that man cannot be
convicted of using vulgar language to
an officer unless someone besides the
policeman hears him.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-12-15
AN ANARCHIST BOMB.
Anarchist Valiant Threw
the Bomb
That Injured 80 Persons in the
Paris Chamber.

Anarchy has struck its most insolent blow
in Paris 1t fired bomb in the French
Chamber Of Deputies while about 300 men,
hers were in their seats, and the galleries
were filled. The house was engaged in ruu-
tine business. when few persons caught
sight Of something falling from the upper
gallery little to the right Of the President.
Just before the thing touched the floor there
was IA thuuderOus explosion. For moment
the air was filed with flying particles.
Then cloud II dust and
smoke obscured everything. Loud cries OF
pain and tcrr r arose IN all parts Of the house
and there followed the frantic rush OF Il thou
sand persons flying from they knew not
what. In Il few seconds the great Chamber
was empty u all save those whose wounds
made them helpless. Within n wonderfully
short time the panic was over and many re-
turned TO aid the wounded. At first II was
believed that several had been killed or NOR
tally hurt This proved untrue. and although
nearly hundred had been struck by flying
scraps or splinters. none Of their injuries Is
believed to be- fatal. When this reinsurance
was gained the outraged members Of the
Chamber turned to search for the author OF
the cowArdly crime. With admirable disci-
plinc the soldiers at the entrance to the
court whrnc" admission is gained to
tho public galleries closed the iron
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dent that the mis'rrant had not had an OPP
portunity to escape. They carefully "N-
amined all Ofthc COO men and women before
allowing them to depart.
All evening the officials Of the prefecture
o '',r ,ho nn, ','9 - .ns,crts The iirst
,nn,ntr' nGoil,n., ,hrir attention yo. thet of
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The detectives, convinced that h. was
"Ithrr principal or accomplicr IN the plot
against the Deputies, continued their Efforts
to draw him ont. Nothing was learned, how
ever. until well into IL" morning. At 3
o'clock the propureur Of the republic and VI.
Lcpln" ur"'r't u pn.icearriy"d ht IN" li''"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-12-15
ISLAND POND VERMONT. FRIDAY. DECEMBER I5 1898
BOSTON WHOLESALE MARKETS.

To make the following quotations OF value
to buyer and seller alike, Ii will be necessa
ry TO carefully note the PREDATORY remark
which precede all articles quoted. In Il mar
ket OF this character IL Is impossible to Civ,
prices for every day of the week, but notinl
tho general tendency OF trade, those giver
will be found sufficiently close to enabl,
dealers to base their transactions thereon.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-12-15

In 1894 n locomotive is to be placed
on the line between London and Edin.
burgh which will cover 100 miles an
hour, and run to the northern capital
in six hours.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-12-15

Trade is yet quiet in about all Of the differ
ent departments of the merchandise market,
with general conditions slightly changed TO
the better. The money market is easy, but tn
lack OF animation in trade makes 1t no In
ducement for operators to do much ahead.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-12-15

a German statistician has stated That
If the present order of things does not
change, in 5000 years hence there will
only be one man to every 22O women.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-12-15

In 1892 the United States spent
Sl55, 100000 for education, while
Great Britain expended S35, 900, 900
and France only $25, ,000,OoO.