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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-10
DR.. T. T. GRAVES'S WILL.
Its Effect May BE that Mrs. Graves
viii Get s25,OOO Mrs. Barnaby Left
Him.

The clerk Of the municipal court ut Prori-
dcncc. H. l., has received the will OF T.
Thatcher Graves. who was convicted Of the
murder Of Mrs. Josephine Barnaby, and who,
while awaiting II new trial, committed
suicide in the jail at Canyon City, Col.
The will was made at tho Sanborne Hotel,
West Compton, n. H., July 80, 1880. By II
Graves gives everything Of which he was pos.
SCISSOR ut the time of his death, to his wife,
Emma Jane Graves, who IL also appointed
cNrrutrix without hond.
The purpose Of illins the will ls understood
to be- To- secure the bequest Of S25, 900 which
Mrs Barnaby made tC DR.. Graves in her will
made at Chester, Pa, which has been pro-
bntrd here.
stephen o. Edwards tho executor under
Mrs Bnrnaby's WILL knew nothing Of DR..
Graycs' will. Mr.. Edwards would not state
whether or not the s95, 900 involved would be
pnid 10 Mrs, Graves.
CHICAGO, Nov, l. Mrs Conrad, daughter
Of Mrs Barnnby, who was poisoned by DR..
Graves, at Chicago, ILL.,, is trying 10 effect Il
reconciliation with her husband, tho million
nirn mine owner Of Helena. She Is accom-
panied by her sister and her uncle y. i, Ash
10y VI Fall River, Mass.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-10

The effect of a newspaper paragraph
may be reaching in its legal conse-
quences sometimes - especially in
France. NJ. Cornet, overseer at the
West of France Engine Works. was
severely attacked in the columns of a
railroad newspaper LEcho des Chem
list de Fer (Enlisb, "The Railway
Echo". He took these criticisms SO
much to heart that he committed sui
eide, leaving a widow and child. The
said widow brought suit for damages
against L'Echo, holding that her hus-
bands death WAS the direct result of
the criticisms in that paper, and the
court, concurring in that view, award
ed the full amount claimed, ten thou
sand dollars, and condemned the news
paper in the entire costs of the action
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-10

The varieties of sleigh bells this sea
son will be larger than ever, announces
the Chicago Herald, and manufactur-
ers will cater more to luxurious tastes
As one can now pay $50 or more for Il
whip, SO can he give $40 for body
strap of bells. For that he can get a
strap covered with Alaska sealskin,
with sixty silver, brass, gold or nickel
bells, the metal not being, of course,
80 precious as the names indicate
Somewhat cheaper straps ere made OF
beaver or mink, wool seal, kangaroo,
ooze calf or Persian lamb. Or If the
pleasure seeker wishes, he can initiate
the tastes Of the Russian, the Lap
lander or the Tartar. In foxtail
plumes he can find the upright, the
dropping and the hanging piumes' or
some elegant horse hair plumes, Tor
$50 per pair.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-10
THE BUSINESS WORLD.


TIN" M"cuur "y'l" company, Il frankIin
-sr"",. recently f.l"d, owing s2sOJO, and has
L 'u' nto Insolvency.
=. II. H'iyar 4 Co. dry goods and cloth
in, Palmer, Mass, hay" assigned.
George II. Ou~, grocer, Springfield, Mass
Will probably -rttl" in insolvency.
An adjourned meeting "ftto creditors Of
e. +. MaN'lold furniture. Springfield. WIS
h"ld IN Boston and voted tu accept . cents.
Charles q. Dyer. carpenter, Capc Eliza
beth, has gone into insolvency.
Au-nI q. Sawyer. ~tabl", Portland, owes
: 800; assets :2.1O0. Creditors are offered
80 per cent.
Biakcloy Il Co., grorcrs, Rutland. Vt, owe
$1,000 and are settling in Insolvency.
j. VI. SWEET & Son. boots and shoes, East
port, MG-s.. have assigned and are Offering
% Per cent.
Il. II. Willis Il Co.. dry goods, Springfield,
O.. have assigned. Liabilities 100000, assets
50, 600. Calendar, NrAu~iAn 4 Troupr
Providence, are preferred creditors.
The liabilities OF Edgar II. Thomas, dealer
in dry goods Boston, Mas, u petitioner III
Insolvency, Hrc placed at 5000. His goods
In stock subject to Il mort Sa;" Of $500 given
t. II. W. SpraGur, ar" h.~ assets
Proceedings in insolvency have been begun
by William b. Scot, doing business rs VII
liam Is. Scott & Co.. whcclwrchts, at 3Ol
Commercial street. Boston. His Liabilities
are given as II, 200; no assets.
I. VI. Donovan Il Co., dealers in boots anC
shoes Lawrence, Mjtss., have failed.
Carlos 7. Green, builder, LcominsteF, hal
begun proceedings in insolvency.
Hatch 4 Oliver, Everett, Mus. stove andtln
ware dealers, are in Insolvency with liabilities
OF fl0,S75.
NIL. Hatch, ,Concord,N H., dcalerin tinwar'
and stoves, has Liabilities in S5,726, and is
| petitioner in insolvency.
Charles Day. wholesale and retail deale
in toys, Portland, Me-, has assigned.
B. L. kiby, dealer in boots, shoes and clio
thing. Enstport. Me-. has assigned.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-10
CONDENSED NEWS UF The DAY.
New England.

The Superior Court Of Massachusetts has
decided that interchangeable mileage tickets
are unconstitutional.
Edward P. Rosebrook, a former resident OF
Island Pond, Vt hanged himself at GHchaH.
BRIDGET Money Of Providence, r. l., who
became insane as the result Of an alleged as
sault by her husband, was committed to the
state lunatio asylum.
The man who committed suicide In Brook
lyn, \. Y, has been identified as James CAS-
son Of Wallingford, CT. He will be taken to
Connecticut for burial.
Cant. Weston Gregory died at R0cklan, >
Me, Of cancer in the tongue, aged 54. lie
was OF family Of master mariners and was
well known in all parts Of the eastern coast.
He last cumman ded the schooner clara,
leaving her three months ago on account OF
the sickness from which le died. He was
prominent Mason.
Edward j. Phlnney has been convicted Of
manslaughtcr in causing the death ot Fire
man Edward NJ. Shine at South Boston on
Aug. 10. The shooting was the result oi
some snapshot pictures that Shine claimed
Phinnry had taken OF himself and wIi"
Mannings shoe store was burglarzed at
Portsmouth, n. H., entrance being gained
through a rear window. The money drawer
was rihcd OF several dollars in change.
William Stetson. alias Thomas Williams,
alias "Bill the Brute who was brought to
Newport r. L. from New York, was ar
raignrd upon n charge of burglary at the
residence Of ]. W. Ellis last August. He
pleaded not guilty, and his ease was assigned
for trial 10 the 2lst inst, but under the state
law he may be brought before the grand jury,
which will meet next week
Mary A. O'NcI. Of New York, servant
brought suit against Thoms +. Cushing, the
wrll-known society man, OF Newport, Il. l.,
for breach OF contract. Miss O'Neil says
! Gushing engaged her to come to Newport at
S45 per month and board and then threw
| over the agreement When Mr.. GUSHING
/ reached here yesterday he found the sheriff
/ waiting for him and the record OF an attach
| mrnt OF his fine villa for sos, filed at City
! Hall.
A Catherine Swydrock Of Quidneck, r. l.
was walking on the New York x New Eng
land tracks at CcntrcyIlIc, she was struck b!
a train. Her back and four OF her ribs wrr'
broken, and her head was badly cut. Sh'
was 2s years old and was a weaver III tn
/ Quidncck mills. At the time OF tho accldeh
she was on her way 10 church.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-10
RAMMED BY A CRUISER.
The Derclict Schooner Dri>kO, De-
stroyrd by the san Francisco.

Capt. WATSON commanding the [. $. $.
San Francisco, reports that ON oct - hn
towrd the abandoned schooner Dri-ao tui
Joue~port. 2lS tons register, IN y. latitude
% lr :rr"- 6 -"roul- ". longitude Is degrees
"a seconds, and alter Il few hours tia
attempt To- tow her WAS given up and ou
the following day ahout 10 gun cotton
torprdut'- were exploded UNDER her keel,
breaking her back. The Nln Francisco then
raumed the Dri-ko heavily hlllsmps, which
broke her in two and released most " her
cargo II pine lumber and shingles. The for
ward part gradually sunk, and th" after part
was still further li-m"mhrrrd by lring few
six-!nrh shells into it, The l"hris was left
in ~ lat 2S. Is, W. long ~. II, and it is be-
lirvod 1t will b" no further danger to nayga-
ton. The Drsko sailed from Charrstun :.
C.. Oct. . for Kingston, Jam. She was built
in MilbridEe. Me.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-10
BIBLE OUT OF COURT.
The Judge Objects to Its Use Upon
Sanitary Grounds.

The Bible, as an object upon which to em-
phasize Oaths. has been thrown out Of the
courts OF Atlanta. Ga. When til" general term
ofthe superior court opened, d,thesoliritor-gcn-
eral required the witnesses to bc sworn 10y
raising their right hands. one" only did h
break and instruct Il witness to kiss the book,
when he was checked by Judg" Clark.
The juig" afterwards said that he had been
induced to this step by sanitary considera-
tions He did not believe IN kccpinga book
M II kissing block upon which all kinds OF
ulcerous or other kind of lips might be
pressed.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-10
Womun Denied nn Appointment as
NOTARY.

The first application during dow smiths
administration ut hrw Hampshire, oi
woman lD be- commissioned notary public
wis made last month, No action wins taken
upon II until Recently when tho appointment
NIts refused New Hampshire aourisRa not
passed upon tho right II u woman 10 hold
oilioe, but 0oy Smiths action was based
upon opinions oi courts IN other states
Nhlah Afu ~ the effect that tho acts per.
formed BY q woman acIlng ~ notary have no
legal lOToa.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-10

That grand being, the American
heiress, specially created for the re-
lief of embarrassed mobiles, says the
London Speculator, has attained al
most to the summit of her ambition
sb. has not won Il throne yet, though
she may, if the King OF serVia IL d
w;ss man: but she has almost APP
proached that surprising altitude Ac-
cording to the Pail Mall Gazette
Prince Isenberg Birnstein has been ac'
cepted by Miss Pullman, daughter oil
the lord of the dining cars, and the
hereditary prince is not only the eldest
son of mediatised prince, one oil tne
svsn.born who might marry haps-
bur0. but is himself an imperial high
ness, his mother having been an Aus
.r;.n arehduchess At least so says
the Almahach do Gotha, which !" "
final authority. American brides VINO
have only won Colonnas, BorgheSe' or
Epglish dukes, will feel quite ecIipsed
and take no further pleasure IN dia'
m,nds. The passion for rank !" Ger
..inly not confined to England though
hare II IL no strong that even The
Queen felt promoted when she wa
/ .l.tad EmpresA
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-10

The American Farmer admits that
''the New Zealanders are more pro-
gressive than we are. They have
passed law giving women, married or
single, all the rights and privileges OF
citizenship. Every woman in New
Zealand is now as good as any other
man, and better if she behaves her
,alf -
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-10

1t is stated by the Chicago Herald
that an American house has concluded
a acontract for ., 500, 900 tons of Japanese
coal, to be delivered at San Francisco
in the course of the next ten wears.
Hitherto the coal imported at San
Francisco has been principally Aus
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-10

1t is said that two-thirds of all the
cotton duck produced IN the world il
made within twenty miles of Baltimore,
Ma
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-10
Essex County Herald

Malaria is responsible for half the
deaths of all mankind, according TO an
English physician.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-10

1--WE didn't raise quite so ma'h po'
to.oss this year as last" annoano'' a,
tho s.. Louis Republic. "bas there %''
will bs enough 10 20 around ~.
total yield is ss.i~ssed 70 Do .'a.' sDoa. !.
ils, 900, 900 bushels AZ ''1'y 'sn,' :
.a.Lsl, tbs. ss.im..sd average price, pro |,
An. sxsp. is.worsA asssiy sss'vV"'"'S'
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-10
Weekly Treasury Statement.

Thn limited STATES treasurer now holds In
I'nItrd States bonds. to secure national bank
circulation. .s200, $780, $50, as follows:
Currency 6s..................... ZIG ,576 600
her cents. ....................l70 Al 900
per cents. .....,,..,'''..E E'''' 'EE''o'''
United Stntcs bonds held by the treasurer
IN anr,ire public moneys IN national bnnk de-
posltories Nov, 4, sl4,0ll 900, w follows;
Currency Gs,,,..,..,, ..,..,,...,.s ,itu'uoo
4 per cents. H.,..'',.'''''''''' Eu''W"U o
per cents ,..,..,,.'.,'' ''''''''''' l'o"''VO"
United States bonds 20 secure circulation
d,up.ltcd during the week ended Nov 4,
,g05. 800; United Slat"S bonds 10 secure cir
rulntion withdrawn during the week ending
Nov. 4, SI3j,0OO. National bank circulation
outstanding
, Currency NOTES, SzOp ptlu'uI1
u',lJ nnt.H,..., .......,.,.... " S27
Tine internal rryruuo receipts were F6i7,
b5o from custom. sIOJ SO, hnh from misrcl-
| IanrOuE, g@,iL
IN. trl.nsn tions pfthr Treasury In the ~.
| d.m,alnn II national bank notes during tho
| week were ~ follows
| Ilereiyod ior redemption, ~ l3i ,33d
| HrdruIAin n1tns delivered
P1r rdufn tO III" banks ot
| lssUH, sLtH,pb
Pnr destruction aud ~
| Issue ~ new DItrs l,ilh,s1
y" mrn,. % iSO, 100
asa5, asl
psrnsts r,ari,,d inr r'duHpiipn II
| hJgHs ~ national banks falln'i IN
| UIuiI I'luuAui - iunlnR dlr'ula'
| t'uH, "SiViP
ualansa ol surh dop, slIs TolaaihIng
Ia ths iIoasuTIi ls,ise
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-10
BOSTON WHOLESALE MARKETS.

ITO make the following quotations OF value
10 buyer and seller alike, II Will be necesst-
~ to carefully note the predatory remarks
which precede all articles quoted. In mar
ket of This character II Is impossible TO give
prlccs for every day OF the week, but noting
the general tendency of trade, those given
will be found sufficiently close to enable
dealers to base their transactions thereon'l
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-10

Trade is yet quiet in about all OF the differ
ent departments OF the merchandise market,
with general conditions not materially
changed. Western advices note an improve
ment in the demand for iron. Money Is low,
and with business operations holding back.
there is general lack OF borrowers In the
market.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-12-26

all the points WAS to award 800 Of the $50
prize offered. The leader of the choir re-
fused to accept the 800.
In the evening concert was given in tho
theatre in which the following took part;
John S. Davis baritone song Miss Lizzie
Jones, song Miss Helen Price, piano solo {;
Miss Jones female party, chorus Messrs
Connolly and Helms, Of Philadelphia, des.
oriptive duett; the VIM. Penn Juveniles,
chorus Mrs. Evan Davis of Willismstown,
solo Rees Bevan, song Misses Belle Brown
and Edith Morgan, Duet; Miss Maud Gilpin,
song; and J. j. Price party, glee, Comrades
in Arms" The character songs Of Mr.. John
s. Davis were of oomical character, as well
rs his make mp. The audience was well
pleased with his efforts, as he was heartily en-
oored after each appearance. There wer
many very nice pieces in the evening pro-
gramme and the audience evidently went
away well satisfied
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-12-26
ALLEN Is FIRM.


Tae Republican Couuty Executive Com
mittre Passes Resolution.
Special to EVENING HERALD
PoTTsTvILLE, Dec. 26, p. NJ -Ropubli-
can County Commissioner elect Charles f.
Allen came to Pottsville this morning with
William Dunkleberger and reiterated that the
latter gentleman is to be Warden Of the coun-
ty prison. Having done this Mr.. Allen went
to a Democratic saloon and put himself in
communication with John p Martin the
Democratic County Commissioner.elec and
took steps towards breaking the promises he
made last Friday.
Mr.. Allen this morning offered Mr.. Bier
stien a position as second clerk in the
Commissioners Office and the offer was
declined.
The following resolutions were adopted by
unanimous vote at meeting Of the
Republican County Executive Committee
held here to day:
WHEREAS 1t has been currently reported,
and in fac it has been confessed, that our
County Commissioner elect Charles f.
Allen, had. or has about engaged in making
or carrying out an agreement with John T.
Martin, the Democratic County Commits.
sioner elect for the purpose of carrying
out a policy not cousonant with the
principles of our party and con
trary to the promises of reform made by
the Republicans of Schuylkill in its platform
and in its cOmmendation to the people of its
two candidates for County Commissioner
and the course proposed to be so pursued
w0nld be derOgatOry to the best interests of
the taxpayers of Schuylkill county; and
WHEREAs,IWe are informed that Mr. Aliens
colleague. Frank Rentz, is and always has
been willing to carry out the principles, doc
trines and promises of our party, and which
resulted in the great victory of last N1yem-
ber; therefore be it
ReSO'rtd That we, the Executive com.
mittee, assembled, condemn any such action
as is proposed to be taken by said Allen; and
that we demand that Commissioners elec
Allen and Rentz carry out the principles o
our party and that they have due regard foi
the interest aud welfare Of our citizens and
taxpayers for the carrying out the principles
of our own party through our owl
agencies; and that if the said Allen vii
persist iu thus misrepresenGng the interes
Of our part and our people, that he be re
questei and required to resign Immediately
So as to allow the court TO appoint
proper person to fiji the said Office
and if hc persists in such apostasv to the gooC
people of our county, that counsel be employ
ed TO conserve the interest of the people anC
To take the such action as the promises ma,
require.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-12-26

office to which he has been elected is. He
should resign his office of Warden and spend
the balance of this year in study and may he
by the time he takes his new position he may
know how to appreciate the importance Of
what is destined to be a check on the position
he and his colleagues will undertake to man
age on January 3D. If these remarks ft the
case of Messrs. Allen and Rcntz as well as Mr..
Martin lam glad l have mentioned them in
the way have.
Nooiense is intended but little prodding
is necessary so these officials will let the spoils
question be subordinated to real legitimate
business matters. N.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-12-26

Andrew Stank ignited a body of gas
in the basement of his property on
South Main street early Sunday morn
ing aud the force of the explosion that fol-
flowed was so strong it blew open the cellar
doors, breaking the hasp which held them
together, smashed the large paues in the
window above and badly strained the
frame, singulariy enough Mr.. stank escaped
injury. The gas accumulated from leak
and in consequence of the break the town
was without gas Sunday night and last night.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-12-26
Rings in; hundreds of styles at Holderman's,
LAWYER Fo.ter,s Rranoh once.

Sol Foster, Esq, Attorney and Counsellor
at Law, Of Pottsville has taken rooms at
McElhenny's cafe building and win open 8
branch law office. Mr.. Foster expects to be
in shenandoah every Wednesday and sstur-
day evenings, when he can be consulted at
the place mentioned. ll.22-2w
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-12-26

Before buying natural flowers or wax work
for funeral offerings call and see the lovely
metallic wreaths, crosses, etc. They are beau
ties, and cheap too viii never fade. At
Mrs. NJ F. Schmidts, 1O7 North Jardin street,
Shenandoah. Also an immense line of holiday
goods in tin agate hardware, etc. 12.16-2w
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-12-26

At an early hour Sunday morning John
Hazledine a farmer in the Catawissa valley,
heard thief in his barn. HszIedine hurried
from his bedroom with revolver in hand. He
fired five shots after fleeing man, but none
of them took effect The thief left behind a
bundle of hay weighing about POO pounds.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-12-26

Prof Watson, one of the best violinists in
the county, will entertain the patrons of the
Columbia fair this evening with several solos,
accompanied with the cornet and piano Go
and hear him.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-12-26

master and Man" is one of the best
meIo dramas now before the public. The
scenic effects of the play are without doubt
the grandest ever offered by any attraction.
The success, however, does not depend to any
extent ON the scenery, as the company
throughout is far above The usual sensational
class. With such sterling artists as Frank
Harrington, Dauial Jarrett, Miss Fealy and
Miss Marion, I5 may be Judged that am acted
performance of the D. g. est order is assured,
the scenic part adding greatly TO the beauty
of the performance. "Master and Man will
appear at FcTguson's theatre, January 2d.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-12-26

Over 500 of the fpest and correct style
wedding invitations and cards to select from
at the HERALD Office. Either printed OF
engraved. We can discount city prices,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-12-26

The Active Social Club will have dancing
school every Thursiay evening in Fergusou's
front hall, commencing at o'clock. Admis-
sion p cents 12.262t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-12-26

The reason why Arnica & Oil Liniment is
so popular with the ladies is because it not
only is very healing and soothing but its odor
is not at all offensive. I'm
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-12-26

Otto's isthe place for Christmas cakes, fruit
pound and other fno cakes. Beautiful
Christmas chrome given with each 10 cent
purchase. 27 south Main street. ELICIT
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-12-26

Don't forget to call at w V. otto's for
Christmas goods Beautiful ohromos given
to customers. p South Main street.
12-l6-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-12-26

Mrs. Grifiths, widow of William Griffiths,
a former resident of this town, died at Alden
on Sunday. The remains will be brought
here for burial on Wednesday afternoon.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-12-26

A second hand piano in first class order.
VIII he sold very cheap. This is bargain.
Wilde's music store, 2s North Main street.
1920 lw
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-12-26

prices, at Holdermans jewelry store, corner
Main and Lloyd streets.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-12-26
Obituary. v.

Have you tried McElhenny's fried oystersH
9-l2-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-12-26

Fried oysters a speciality at MoElhonuy's
9.l2-t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-12-26

Wonders one dozen So cabinets for 81. S. E.
Cor Centre and Market Sts,, Pottsville.
11.g1.1m