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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-05-19
SAVINGS BANK.

The ISLAND POSD NATioNAL BANk has
opened n savings Bank Department tor the
purpose OF receiving the savings and accumu-
lntions of all classes utdcpositors.
Deposits will be received on the following
terms;
The smallest sum put on interest shall he
ONE DOLLAR and no fractional part OF
dollar shall draw interest.
Deposits made during the first four days oi
the month viii draw interest from the FIRST
day Of the month. deposits made after the
fourth will draw interest from the first day oi
thctollOwing month.
No interest will be paid on any sum with.
drawn. for the time elapsed since the last in.
tercSt period.
Interest will be paid ut the rate Of per
cent. per nnnum, payable May LIST and
November l st OF each year.
Notice of : days must he given to the Bank
of the withdrawal ot $500 or more.
Interest not called for will he credited to the
dcpositor thus compromising twice IA year
without trouble or care on the part of the de-
positor.
This hank has boxes in it's fire proof vaults
for storage of valuable papers, etc, to rent at
reasonable rates.
l.. c. RoBINSoS. President.
A. X. DARLING Cashier
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-05-19

Ex-Prcsidcnt Harrisons series of lcct-
urcs thc coming fall at Leland Stanford,
Jr., university, Palo Alto, California
promises to be not only valuable to the
students, but the initial step in a move.
ment looking to the adoption OF code
of international law by the great ma.
tons Of the world. The concluding lect.
urc will develop Mr.. Harrison's sug
gestions as to the scope and provisions
Of such code. Senator Stanford will
have this essay printed and send it to
Great Britain, France. Germany, Austria
Russia and Italy. The Senator states
that he will do this in accordance with a
belief that all war can be obviated if these
great countries concur in the adoption OF
an international code such as the Ex.
President will suggest.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-05-19
Gssrx County 9frala.
ISLAND POND. vt. MAYI9, 1928.
TIE GREAr CAIE MAIDSTONE.

THE GREAT CAVE At MAIDSTONE.
That Connecticut valley. and especi-
ally the town ct Maidstone with ITS
romantic mountains and Lakes. presents
MANY picturesque and interesting iea-
lures, very interesting to the summer
tourist aud all lovers of nature, we all
knew. Rut that it possessed mann
moth cave, rivaling the famed Kentucky
wonder, is new revelation. Pcrusng
the Boston Journal of last Saturday and
Monday we learned that we possessed IN
our midst real wondcr-a thing winch
most of our people have not known or
appreciated and which they'd not know
NOW. We have met several who have
entered unique little cave in a noun
tain on the borders of Maidstone Lake,
and which has been many times described.
1t extends from the surface from two to
four hundred feet Into it during heavy
rains or the melting of snow the waters
run so as to form little basin at the
extremity or bottom. But when our
people arc told that one may go III It so
far into the interior of the earth as to be
beyond atmospheric influences, some are
very much inclined to smile, while the
more crcdulous when reading OF the cur
rent of air through the mountain suggest
the propricty of prospecting with view
of running our contemplated railroad to
st. Iofnsbury or Lyndon through the
mountain. They are only troubled with
the problem as to how they shall furnish
air for the passengers to breathe. and to
prevent the fires of the engines going out.
The only way we can account for the
cave being SO largc-On paper-ls that 1t
is SO closely connected with fish story
that it has partakcn OF its nature. Some
more brave and dauntlcss explorers with
sufficient scientific appliances ought to
institute an exploring expedition and so
to the very extent OF the cave, where Il
number OF our fishing boys say they 60
frequently each summer. This cave is
similar to many others that exist i'll our
mountains and is perhaps one OF the
largest in this part Of the country, and is
we'll worthy the attention OF the curious
1t is one of the common yet very striking
and interesting features of this section,
and might be made the foundation for
some fairy story; but when made the
subject of modern discovery and claSsed
among the great results OF scientific and
geographical researches it becomes ludi
crous in the extreme. Practically even
Aladdin'S lamp would burn i'll it. An.
cicnt mythology might be read within it
but it would be exceedingly crampcd be
cause the stubborn walls willnot expand
sufficient for the admission of anything
but few facts, and n plain description
OF the place. So if n fairy should enter
there he would find himself in pretty
bad hole for the exercise Of his propens
ties and would have to come ont i'll the
open air to tell his stories.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-05-19
rRE DEATH OF BISHOP BIsSELL.

Bishop w. II. A. Bissell of the Vermont
Episcopal diocese, died at his residence
in Burlington, about noon last Sunday,
the 14th inst.
His death was momentarilv expected
last December, but he rallied so unex-
pectedly that it was hoped with good
reason that he would live until next
June, when his 25th anniversary as bishop
would occur.
Rt. Rev. William Henry Augustus Bis
sell was born i'll Randolph, Vt, Nov. 10,
1914. His early training was at the
Congregational Church, but when n
young man, he felt called to the ministry
and after making this decision he entered
the Episcopal Church
His education began in the academy
near his home, and was continued at the
U. V. NJ, in the class of sc of which he
was graduated.
He then began the study of theology
in the Vermont Episcopal Institute in
Burlington, under the late Bishop Hop
kins, his predecessor in the bshopric
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-05-19

In 1887 he went to Detroit, Mich, and
lc.an teaching school in that city. In
September, 1888 he came to the Troy
Episcopal Institute as teacher and soon
after began to ofhciate in church. Bishop
Ondcrdonk ordained him a deacon III
1899. and in 1910 he was ordained
priest hy the same bishop.
His service aS Christian minister be
gins at this time lie held the place Of
assistant rector OF Christ Church, Troy.
y. Y, for about one year and then took
charge OF Trinity Church of West Troy.
y. y. where he remained until lSi5.
subsequently, he was rector OF Grace
Church, Lyons, y. Y, and Trinity church,
Geneva, y. Y, where he was officiating
when called to preside over the Vermont
dinCrasc.
In New England the mistaken zeal OF
the Puritans had wellnigh ground the
Episcopal Church to the dust. 1t WAS,
however, kept alive by the spirit OF two
or three devoted men, although at one
time its diocesan convention covering
all New England contained but seven
laymen.
The fruit of these earnest lahors began
to appear SOON so that finally the Yer
mont diocese was separated and Bishop
Hopkins placed i'll charge.
June ., 1864, the beautiful little cdifcc
now known as Christ Church, Mont
pelicr, was to he cOnScCratcd The
diocesan convention had met previously
and bv a strong vote had chosen DR..
BiSsel as Bishop.
June he WAS conSccratcd to that
office. The Rt. Rev. Samuel y. Me
Coskry, bishop of Michigan, WAS tonsc-
orator, assisted by Bishop John Viii
lams of Connecticut, llurat.o Potter "a
New York. Henry y. Nicely ct Maine and
Arthur Cleveland Coke OF Western New
York. The next day he addressed the
convention, making the pleasing i'm
precision which has since remained. BIS
| hop Bsscll made his residence i'll West
Randolph for two years succeeding cleo
ton, moving to Burlington in 1870.
His administration us Bishop has been
most successful The church has grown
in power, numbers and influence since he
took charge.
What WAS most notable about Bishop
| Bissell was his earnest, kindly and gen
tie manner. When speaking before a
class for confirmation this was most
noticeable, and many now live who
remember the incentive to higher life
which the bishop gave them then. Not
as great orator will he be known, SO
much as good, whole soucd, upright
Christian man. HIS devotion to religion
and the church has been the guiding and
prominent force in his whole life.
August %. 1898, he married Miss
Martha {. Moulton OF West Randolph,
who died July 81, 1853. Five children
. SURVIVE MN, MIS-. NiiiIu . iOpS VI
! Detroit, Mich, Mrs Laura NJ. Gray and
Mrs. Mary \. Shaw OF burlington, John
II. BisScll Of Detroit and W. A. Bsscll OF
san Francisco.
Bishop Bisscll was member of the
standing committee in the Western New
York diocese for lG wears. He was
made Doctor of Divinity by his alma
mater, the L. V. NJ.
The chairman of the standing com
mttce of the diocese, which takes charg,
! at once until the coming convention, is
Rev. j. lsham Bliss, b. d., rector OF st
] PaulS Burlington, who is mentioned a!
the Bishops successor.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-05-19

If the pensioners had no votes and no
f lends who have votes. we should expect
that their pension money would be re-
duccd or withheld altogether. The party
that tackles the old soldiers pensions
with the intent to cut them down or cut
them off entirely has a pretty big job on
its hands, The thing is loaded at both
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-05-19

The introduction of politics into the
temperance movement in Great Britain
will probably put the cause back, just as
it has in America.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-05-19

Clevelands financial views are correct
in the main, but they are not those of his
purity. The difference in views on this
subject may possibly split the party.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-05-19
HOUSE FURNISHINGS, ETC.
CARPETS AND OIL.CLOTHS,|

all grades and prices.
CHAMBER SETS,
all the way from SIT to $35. 4 line
of handsome new Oak Chamber Suits.
Dining Tables, Center Chairs, and
Fancy Chairs just in.
REFRIGERATORS.
The largest array Of Baby Carriages,
Boys Wagons, Carts and Wheel
barrOws. Garden WheelbarrOws
at bottom prices.
Agents for the New Mail Bicycles,
which we can sell from S15 to $3.50, the
best machine on the market today.
Garden Hose, Reels Il Fixtures,
the best quahty-guarantee against ali
breaks and cracks for one year-so low
that everybody can afford an outfit.
CrOckery of every description, white
and colored.
The handsomest line Of Dog Collars
and Chains ever shown in town.
We also have a new and complete ST ock
of Window Screens and Screen
Doors, all sizes.
Poultry Netting to 6 feet wide.
Table Cutlery, Carpet Sweepers,
Wringers, Bird Cages, Flower
Pots, Nickel Tea Kettles,
Agate Dish Pans, He'd
Pans, Pillow Sham
Holders.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-05-19
A NEW DEAL!

Having purchased the harness business of
Mr.. K. Mosher, | solicit n continuance Of the
patronage extended him. shall keep in
stock n first class assortment OF
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-05-19

The silver question cannot be com
promised. We must either stay at the
gold standard or drop to the silver
standard
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-05-19
PATENT MEDICINES

of all kinds, and my mcdi-
cines are backed by banka-
bic drafts in every package,
and in case of no cure, NO
PAY. | would say right
here that | never intended
to intrudc on the medical
fraternity, but | find the
wants of the people dc
mand it, and | am deter
mined to stand by my old
friends inasmuch as they
stood by me.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-05-19

The crying need of the Democratic adj
ministration is for some man who is able
to develop financial policy for it.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-05-19
A MESSAGE
To the People of Island Pond
and Vicinity by
Nj. III. DAVIS.

Do you know who has stood
by YOU for the last fifteen
years and guarded YOU a
gainst the curse of Ring
and Monopoly, which will
lead YOU to short rations!
fnot | will once more re-
mind YOU that
CLAIM TOBE THE MAN.
| am the one that lit down
in my old birthplace about
seventeen years ago with a
determination to put a
stop to robbery in the form
ofexorbitant prices on mcr-
chandisc retailed to the Ia
boring class. a laborcr
myself, | was obliged to
leave my home to accumu-
late sufficient money to en-
bark in trade, and pay the
old debts left behind, quite
a task | assure YOU. My
old townsmcn will rcmem-
Der that | did start in trade
and all the efforts of nv
competitors to put a stop
to my intentions drove me
to "STRICT ECONOMY, and
this has been my motto to
this day.
Now my dear friends, | am
still with you-not as | was
II years ago with only a
few groccries-but | now
have the honor of being the
oldest firm i'll my dear old
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-05-19

Lost That frcnzied Democratic de
mand for a revision of the tariff
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-04
Three Big Fires.

FREEPoRT, H., De-. 3O-At s O'Clock
this morning a fire broke out in the
Weishar block. Seeley & Reed, dry
goods merchants, who occupied the main
floor and part of the upper floors, had
$4,000 worth of goods destroyed.
There were many tenants III the build
ing, and they lost ali their effects. Sew
eral of the merchants in the adjoining
buildings moved their goods out of their
stores and it was feared at one time that
the most prominent block in the city
would be destroyed.
EVANSVILLE, Ind, Dec 30.-The bust
ness block occupied by the G. w. War
rem music house, Gumbert Bros, jewel
ers, and Smith & Butterfeld, stationers,
burned to-day. Loss, $4,000. Three
firemen were seriously injured.
PEORIA, ILL.,, Dec. 3O.-The Enterprise
dist1llery, owned by the trust, burned
to-day. Loss, 100000,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-04

student, became violently insane on train
near New Haven, Conn.
THREE mail pouches filled with Christ
mas gifts were ground to pieces under a
train at Rochester, n. Y.
The Rev. Joshua Thompson, an ex-
Methodist minister, is mySteriOusly miss
ing from Washington, d. c.
JUDGE NEWTON, fusionist, has been de-
MED recount by the supreme court for
the Michigan supreme bench.
IT is said that William c. W hitney was
offered the portfolio of state. but has de-
cllned TO again enter the cabinet
HOFFMAN ULINER, of Leroy, Mich,
was accidentally shot and killed by his
brother while they were hunting.
FIRE at Wyoming, N. Y, destroyed a
church, six stores, seven dwellings and
three barns, with loss of $100.000
ERNEST MCCONQUODALE was called to
his gate at night at COffeyvIlle. Ala, and
shot dead by unknown asSaSSinS
JUDGMENT for 1888, 089 has been rendered
at New York against the Oregon Pacific,
III favor Of the Jacob EalSted heirs.
MAMIE WARD and Marie Jones, col
ored, and two cOlOred children, were as
phyXiated by coal gas at Baltimore.
A LITTLE girl, daughter Of Mrs Milf
gan, OF ElwOOd, Ind, was burned to death,
her brother setting fire to her clothing.
G. II. WALDO, cashier of the Detroit
Lubrlcating Works, was assaulted on the
street by two men and robbed Of 81 100.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-04
A WOMAN'S MAD LOVE
Infatuation for a Girl Lends Mrs. Har-
rington to suicide.

Infatuation for a Girl Lends Mrs. far
ringfon suicide.
NEW YORK, Dec. 31.--A strange story
of one woman's love for another came to-
light this morning, when Mrs. Eta
Harrington, q handsome woman of 81
years, tried to kill herself at her home,
Is One Hundred and Thirty-ffth Street,
this city. She shot herself in the left
breast, and is now in the Harlem Hos
pltal dying. Her father is John
Haynes, president of the Ma
tional and Mutual Insurance Com
pany, of Yonkers, n. Y, and
her husband, with whom she
has not lived for several years, Frank
L. harrington, OF Louisville, KY,
travelling salesman. The cause of sc para
ton of the couple, as told by Mr..
Haynes, may be laid at the door of Miss
Young Woman's Christian Association.
She is about 30 years old and quite
comely.
Mr.. Haynes said that about ten years
ago his daughter became acquainted
with her husband, and about five years
ago they were married. A year after
their marriage Miss Carson met his
daughter and they became fast friends.
Miss Carson then took up her home
with the Harr1ngtons. Mr.. Harrington
soon began to realize that Miss Carson
exercised a wonderful influence over
his wife and demanded that she be sent
away, put his wife would not have
It SO. For two years matters ran
along in this way, Mr.. Harrington
being away from home most
IF On,
trip about two years ago he made q
final demand that the woman should
leave his home, and on the refusal of
his wife to send her away, they sepa-
rated.
The home was broken up and Miss
Carson and Mrs. Harrington began
housekeeping together. For q year
Mr.. Haynes says his daughter was poW-
erless in the hands of the Carson
woman. All the money he gave her
went for presents, he says, to the
object of her infatuation. Finally,
about last July, the two quarreled, and
Mrs. Harrington returned to the home.
of her parents. She was low-spirited
and melancholy. After short stay at
home she tried to make up with Miss
Carson, but the latter would have moth
ing to do with her.
Christmas Day Mrs. Harrington sent
Miss Carson gold watch, but received
no acknowledgment of the present
She again became melancholy, and last
evening told her father she was going
to kill the woman. She went to the
Young Woman's Christian Association
rooms last evening apparently resolved
to carry out her threat. She returned
home early, however, much detected,
and shortly after midnight fired the
shot that may end her own existence.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-04
MILLIONS FOR BRIBERY.

Canal Money Used in the United States
Paris Scandals American End.
New YORK, Dec. 29.-The World, in q
three column article, declares that part
of the Panama Canal corruption fund
was spent in this country, no less than
s., SOC, 900 having been spent in bribery.
The article reviews the visit Of De Les
seps to this country, the message OF
President Hayes against the canal
project, and the action in Congress.
On July Z, 1880, De Lesseps organized
in New York that which he regarded
as master stroke of policy and called
it the American committe. The alleged
purpose of this association was to rep
resent the interests Of the company
in everything that concerned the
observance of the neutrality
of the canal as defined by Article V. of
the concession of the United States of
Colombia" This was to confirm the i'm
preston he had created in France that
America was friendly as we'll as to lead
the people of the United States
to think the interests of their
country were being favorably consid-
cred by the canal company. The
American committee was not disposed
to work for nothing, and De Lesseps
agreed to make, when the company
was organized, six annual pay
ments to the American commit
tee. The first payment was 3, l0O,-
Q00 francs. A year following
made, and subsequent payments of
], 800, 900 francs year for five years.
Thus it was that about $500, OCO was
provided by the head of the Panama
Canal scheme to influence the people of
the United States and their govern
ment. Here was corruption fund that
was capable of accomplishing great re-
suits.
The organization of the committee was
negotiated by New York bankers. The
purpose was to secure for chairman
a distinguished American, whose name
would inspire confidence and
lend luster to the Panama pro-
ject. The first chairman suggest
ed was Gen. U. S. Grant. The
position was rendered the distinguished
citizen through the BANKING house Of G.
W. Seligman & Co., the annual COM
pensation offered being $4,000, and
the General was assured that
Grant saw through the Intentions
was not satisfied with some things
which he had seen and heard and did
not view favorably the work done in
Washington by some Of those associated
with the committee.
Continuing, the article says that GER
tain public officials in the American
committee received $25, 900 a year for
their services. The corruption which
followed the organization of the Ameri-
can committee and the income of the
hard-earned money of the French sub
scribers to the canal company are still
fondly remembered at Washington by
some Of those who received some of
the Doodle. A certain newspaper in
New York received liberal subsidy to
favor the canal. Two congressman
were bribed and the money of the
French peasantry ran like water st the
national capital
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-04
THE UMBRIA is SAFE.

Proceeding Toward New York with Dis
abled Machinery.
New YORK, Dec. 29.-The fears that
have been entertained for the safety of
the Cunard Line steamship Umbria,
five days overdue at this port, we're in
a great measure dispelled to-day by
news that the vessel was safe a few days
ago, although disabled, and that her
position at that time and her rate of
speed would not permit her to reach
here before tonight or tomorrow. The
vessel was first seen by the Moravia on
December q, lat. 40 N, long.
$3.50 W., or about 1000 miles
from New York. On the 25th,
Christmas Day, she was sighted and
signaled by the steamship Calico, from
Hull, December II. which arrived here
to-day. At that time the Umbra was
in lat. 1852 N. long. $3.50 W., or 500
miles from New York. Between Thurs
day and Sunday the Umbria had made
200 miles day, or about three-fifths of
her usual speed. If her machinery
continued disabled, and only the
same rate of speed was maintained,
fully four days would be re-
CURED for the steamer to reach
this port, making her due to-day.
Unfavorable weather has prevailed,
which might, in the partly disabled con-
dition of the steamer, delay the UNI
bria' S arrival another day.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-04
BROKERS HAVE A FROLIC.
High Time on the New York Stock Ex-
change.

New York, Dec. 31.-There was high
jinks on the Stock Exchange this morn
ing. The buyers and sellers of railroad
bonds and stocks forgot for the moment
their love of gain and gold and romped
about like waits at picnic. It was q
grand farewell to the year 1892. In
celebration of the event the members
reveled in the joys of genuine Christ
mas tree, loaded with glittering orna-
ments and toys. And there was roll
! licking jolly old Santa Claus, fat and full
Of fun, who dispensed the presents to
the various members. Judging by the
pile Of presents not member escaped.
One gray grandfather received
a jumping jack and another
a large wax doll-one that could open
and shut its eves-and as the veteran
traders received their gifts the crowd
fairly went into commissions with laugh
ter. The fun began at 1850
o'clock with grand entree
of members of the exchange
in holiday attire, headed by brass
band. After marching around the
room, executing a series of movements,
the crowd assembled in front of the
Christmas tree, which stood upon 8
platform in front of the rostrom.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-01-04
ANARCHISTS TAKE THE CREDIT.
Claiming That the Paris Bomb Was the
Work of Reds.

Claiming That the Paris Bomb Was the
Work of Reds.
PARIS, Dec. 30.-The explosion yes
terday III the prefecture of police is
still discussed in the cafes and other
places of public resort. There is some
doubt in the public mind as to whether
the outrage was the work of
Anarchists. Whatever the truth of the
matter, the Anarchists have taken adj
vantage of the occasion to issue mani
festo couched in the usually blatant
and absurdly ferocious style of those
documents. The wrongs of the people,
fire, blood and dynamite are expatiated
upon at length, but the substance of the
manifesto is that the time has come for
the people to rise in their might and
strike for freedom.
The EcIair to-day publishes an inter-
view with Louise Michel, the aged An
archist, who is now in London. She
declared she did know the authors
OF the explosion at the prefecture, but
she thought it a very good piece of
work. The Eclair adds that it is the in
tention of Louise Michel to go to Chi
cago shortly to spread the Anarchist
propaganda.