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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-11-23
To Try Georges Theorier.

A party consisting of 500 families OF the
Pullman unemployed will arrive in Alabama
soon and establish n single tax colony after
the ideas OF Henry George near Blakey in
Baldwin County. They have secured 1900
acres OF fine land at IS per acre, located on
the very spot where the last battle OF the
Civil war was fought. 4 Lutheran minister
named Van Kooch formerly of Ohio, but
now of Alabama is the instigator ofthe enter
prise. The colony will be located ten miles
from the Gulf OF Mexico,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-11-23
Two Years in Boston Naval Prison,

Secretary Herbert has -pproved Of the sen.
tence OF the naval court martial, which re-
Gently tried Paymaster Cams clerk, David
b. Sayre, at the Norfolk Va navy yard found
him guilty OF embezling sl 800, and sen.
fenced him to be imprisoned for two years
and to lose the greater portion OF his pay
during that time. Secretary Herbert has di.
rected that the sentence be executed at the
Boston naval prison.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-11-23
Mckane,s Safe,

The safe OF J. Y. McKane was opened In the
Municipal Building, Brooklyn, N. Y, by the
board OF assessors, to the great surprise ant
CONSERVATION Of all. 1t was empty. The
Brooklyn authorities have been at work fol
three months trying to get possession OF the
safe and the books and papers. McKant
signed an order few days ago allowing the
assessors to open the safe. About 20 mel
were present when It was opened.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-11-23
Preparlng for Battle.

The London Central News correspondent
in Tien Tsin says: The Chinese fleet Is at
Wei Hal Wei. 1t includes Ave ironrlads,
which are preparing for battle. Col. Won
IIanneken, the commander-in-chef Of the
Chinese army. is organizing in Manchuria
several forces OF Chinese guerillas, who al
ready have begun to harass the Japanese and
to threaten their line OF communication. II
the Chinesedef of Port Arthur be success
ful, the entire Japancs" army may winter On
the Yaiu.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-11-23

Francois Maguard editor OF the Paris
Figaro s dead. He was born in Brussels In
1897. He became connected with tho Figaro
In 1865 and at the age of 80 was made editor
in-chief He wrote voluminously for maga-
zines and published books. He was one OF
tho men whose opinions had the greatest
weight in France His articles was consd-
cred authoritative.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-11-23
Has Forgotten How 10 Rend.

There is a case in Portland, Me-, that
is puzzling the doctors. James Marsh, Of
Dixneld, 70 years Old, recently felt strange
pain about one eye. 1t increased, and at
last no found that while he had been for
years great reader, he had suddenly lost the
power to read. 1Ie could only distinguish
tho letter o, all others having dropped out OF
his recolectiOn
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-11-23
Statue of ThOrwaldscn.

Before an immense throng composed for
the most part Of Norwegian and Scandina-
Wan residents, the handsome bronze statue Of
the great Danish sculptor, Thorwaldsen was
unveiled In New York city. The statue oc-
cupies prominent position at the Fifty
ninth street entrance to Central Park facing
Sixth avenue. The statue is Of life size.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-11-23

DIR. Cyrus Edison, Health Commis-
sioper of New York City, reports that
the quality of the milk shipped to that
market has greatly improved in the
last ten years This is due, states The
presbvterian, to rigorous system oi
city inspection.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-11-23
He Has Gone to Work,

Morrison I. Swift, the ex-leader OF the Bos-
ton unemployed, is now In California work
ing on a fruit ranch, in Nordhoff, Ventura
county Swift found his health WIS impaired
after his experiences with the New England
Industrial delegation on the trip to and from
Washington and went to California to regain
strength. 1t is said be will return to Boston
and resume his work at the Equity Union.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-11-23
CANADIAN OUTRAGE.
Cutter Petrel is Charged VITA Taking
Nets Out OF American Waters.

The Canadian cutter Petrol Is stationed
lew miles northeast of Kely's Island taking
,ut gill nets. American fishermen claim these
oets are In American waters but they dare
not approach the cruiser for Tear OF
being made prisoners. They have appealed
10 the collector OF customs Of Sandusky. o.,
who has taken stops to have the U. y. ), Fes-
senden sent to the fishing grounds to see
that no more nets are taken out OF American
waters According to charts the place where
the nets arc being taken is clearly in Ameri-
san waters. The fishermen say their loss
amounts to several thousand dollars.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-11-23

Four Italian laborers on the Huntington
avenue sewer in Providence, II. l., were buried
under ten feet OF earth by cave-in. The
plank bracing giving way the trench caved in
from all sides. Three of the men were dug out
without serious injury so men coming to the
rescue, and handling the shovels. The fourth
man buried was Frank Nicolini, and he was
not readily found. He will die.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-11-23
EYidencr OF SnlcIde

There is a mystery hanging over tho and-
ing OF suit of mans clothing on the bank
OF the Nashua river, Nashua, N. H., In the
pocket was found note reading "Flremen,
good-by, Ihave taken my life. Frank Rob
erts. NO such man Is known to the police
and no body has been found.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-11-23

Vermont is restocking its forests
and streams by good game laws
strictly enforced, and the people find
that land is worth more all over the
State than it was before this policy
was adopted. 1t is also noticed that
more sportsmen visit the State than
formerly.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-11-23
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 remarks
which precede all articles quoted. in Il mar
ket of this character IL is impossible to give
prices 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, 1894-11-23

Professor Rudolph virchow told the
convention of anthropologists at In.
nesbruck the other day that the Oar.
"lnan theory of the origin of species,
commonly known as Evolution, was
unproven, unscientific, and evidently
false.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-11-23

A London report says The steamer Alecto,
from New York, which passed Prawle point,
signalled that she passed. in lat 80 deg. n 4.
deg. W., no dates, steamer Chicago (Br.)
from Newcastle for New York, returning with
her crank shaft broken. A tug boat was tow
ing her, but the rope parted.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-11-23

Porto Rico if to have u gold stand
ard of currency, announces the New
York Independent, the Mexican dollar
TO be retained as basis of weight for
the value of silver.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-11-23

NUMBER OF the papers in Kentucky re-
port that In many precincts OF the various
counties the ballots at the late election
were exhausted long before the hour for
closing the polls arrived, and that many
voters were thereby disiranohsed. The Law
in every instance had been fully compljsd
with, and largely more ballots sent ID the
precincts than were used lat the precsdins
election.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-11-23

After careful canvass at Denver, COL, a
committee has reported that 2l5 families OF
American Railway Union men are on the
verge OF starvation, and 400 unmarried men
destitute, In consequence OF tho blacklist en-
forced by the railways against the men who
struck last summer.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-11-23

The Minnesota Supreme Court has
decided that bicyclists have the same
rights as horsemen on the streets
Now, let us have q decision giving
pedestrians some rights, suggests the
Atlanta Constitution.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-11-23
REV. DIR. M'COSH IS DEAD.
Princeton Colleges EI-PTesident
YI,IdS to Old Age.

The venerable DR.. McCosh, ex-Presldent
OF Princeton College, passed pescefuIly
away at 10 o'clock p m. at his homo on
Prospect avenue, Princeton y. j., after an
Illness Of little over u week
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-11-23
French Capture BcnOna.

Col. Monteil, commander OF Frances last
African expedition, telegraphed from Grand
Basam, West Africa. that BeEona was taken
by the French on November l6. The village
and the enemy's position we're destroyed.
Ihe French force did not lose man.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-11-23
A Plot of DragOViC.

The Vienna Tageblatt Belgrade corre-
spondent says that brigand now In prison
there, has confessed that he was paid by the
Radical agitator, Dragovic, to poison young
King Alexander Of Servia with drugged
wine. Dragovlc was implicated some time
ago In trial for treason.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-11-23

French physicians assert that men
whose only meat Is horsehesh ar, n
better health than those who have
more variety.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-11-23

In the City of Mexico every we'll
educated person speaks at least three
languages. The Mexicans have a craze
Tor mastering languages.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-11-23
Essex County Herald.

Germany has SO, 375, 900, 900 in
vested in foreign countries.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-11-23

a North Georgia farmer proposes 10
make fence around his land with cot
ton bales.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-11

WANTED, AN EXPERIENCED
w SALESMAN to travel Virginia for whole
sale shoe house. Address bOOls, caro- DIS
PATCH Office no ll-lts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-11
Tale of q Rubber DOLL

The train was Just about to start. There
were three OF US in the carriage-myse self
and two ladies-when a young man thrust
himself in, carrying a baby. He looked
very young to be engaged in such a man.
ner. Young men Of u years Of age
(and he looked no older) do not travel
about with babies; at least. I never had
seen any. before He seemed very awk-
ward with It, and 1t protested every
now and then. The two ladies' began
talking. and listened.
How nice 1t Is for a young man to
be SO domesticated."
Yes. indeed; what a little darling Il Is,
too-so quiet"
"Ahal ha-a! ha-ar remarked the little
darling In a shrill tone.
"Shut up" said the young gentleman,
roughly pinching 1t.
"Baahaabaaal" said the baby.
The young man gave II a violent shake.
The ladies' assumed a threatening aspect.
Sir" said one OF them, babies in con-
WILSON'S are not usually treated in that
manner, and unless you desist at once
shall feel It my duty to call the guard"
II shall do what I like" said the young
man, and, taking the baby by its long
robe. he began TO swing II round and
round, SO that its head came In contact
with the door-frame. after each revolu-
ton the shrieking becoming terrific.
/ got up and pushed him away from the
door, Before could put my head out OF
the window to summon the guard, how
ever, he had laid his hand on my arm,
and placed the baby on the seat Of the
carriage.
Look here. SIR" ne said. ''you may call
the guard II you like, but recollect that
this baby is mine; therefore. / have a
right to do what I like with It. It's
mine-I paid for It,"
"You what, slr?" ! gasped.
The train stopped He got out. leaving
on the seat G broken rubber baby.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-11
SENT HOME FOR HIS COFFIN.
A Canadian In England Cables . Curious
REQUEST
(siontreal. Quebec. Gazette.)

0tqucb6
Cdontreal, Quebec. Gazette.)
It Is very seldom that q man gives
instructions how his body IL to be en-
balmed after death, and sends across the
Atlantic for a Canadian-made csffin, yet
such precautions have been taken by a
well-known businessman in the Province
Of Ontario. The details, as related to a
Gazette representative yesterday, are Of
more than ordinary interest In August
last Mr.. w. p. Proven, Of Bowmanville,
who had been reeve Of the town for eigh-
teen years, and also for a long time war
den Of the united counties Of Northumber-
land and Durham, decided to take trip
to the old country for the benefit Of his
health. which had been considerably i'm
paired for the last two years or more.
Mr.. Proven was an undertaken by trade.
and a native of Devonshire, Eng. His
medical advisers thought that the
air OF hts native heath would bring him
back to health and strength. He was
accompanied to the old land by his wife
and family. and. when relatives and
friends were expecting them back to
Carada. sad news reached Bowmanville,
as well as most singular request. Mr..
Proven. feeling that he had little time to
live. personally cabled to his brother
in-law. a few days since. to send over
their foreman undertaken the dispatch
enjoining the latter to bring with him
embaiming instruments. While the frienda
Of tho absent gentleman were making
preparations to send the man over to
England. another and more pressing
cabiegram arrived. asking the foreman 70
hasten his departure. and also to bring
. mstai-lInsd conn. A. Z matter Of
esnssA thsrs vas - Hma y leses and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-11
THE OLD NORMAN INN.
Quaint and Xntersstins Pictures and Rec
ords Preserved There.
QontoS& Tru wsfJoeN

Quaint and Interesting Pictures and Rec.
ords Preserved Thers.
Boston TravelIer.)
In that quaint old caravansary, the old
Moravian Inn. At Bethlehem. In Pennsyl-
vanin, among many other old-time prints.
there II Q "view Of the City Of Boston.
the Capital Of New England. In North
America, 1851" Alongside OF II, AZ though
placed there AZ a foil to the benefit Of
Boston, Is an old print Of "A View Of
Bethlehem, the great Moravian Settle
ment In the Province Of Pennsylvania,
1861" Although completely transformed
to the demands of modern patronage. the
old Sun Inn, well remembered by old-time
Boston merchants, still stands as part and
parcel OF the first house Of entertainment
built by the Moravian Brethren (the Uni
tas Fratum) within the limits OF their
earliest settlement In the province of
Pennsylvania
In the Office. reading-room. and parlors
OF this old Inn there are more rare en-
cravings than In any similar place In
America. But the most interesting fea-
lures Of the ancient hostelry are the old
account-books. SO clearly and faithfully
kept by the representatives Of the first
cooperative association In America These
records show that, despite the highly re-
ligious zeal Of the Moravian Brethren the
greatest and most successful Of missiona-
ries among the Indians. the temperance
idea did not prevail among them. On
July I, 1901, found record on a recent
visit there OF the arrival Of "a gentleman
In the stage. One glass Of punch" On
July 9Th, Of the same year. appears the
following: "a company In a stage, with
four horses and driver. Eight breakfasts,
eight dinners. sixteen suppers, ono gin
spirits, one bottle porter. two pints por-
ter. two pints port, f21S1." No occasion
for o cash register in those days
In the same year there are many inte-
resting entries, among them the arrival
Of a party OF strolling players, Of whom
the clerk says: August 2sth-A company
Of actors. Twelve suppers. twelve break
fasts. nine dinner1 twelve gills Of BRAN
dy."
The most interesting item notes the ar
rival on November 18th, Of General Lee,
the narplot Of the Revolution. Charles
Lee. This was two years before his lone
ly death in Philadelphia The letter.
writing adventurer appears to have been
in robust health then. for besides his din
ner he got away with zone bottle OF Ma
deira, five quarts of beer, and five and a
quarter pints Of brandy" These old fell
lows were lusty, hearty men.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-11
Fought With Potatoes.
New York Herald.)

You accuse us OF duelling," said a
| Georgia man. but. as q matter OF fact,
the code Is practically a thing OF the
past in our State. Forty years ago 1t was
different"
did you ever hear" he continued, "of
Bill Bowman's famous potato duel?"
His auditor replied that he had not.
well. Ii came about In this way" con-
tinued the Georgian. Bowman was
| a noted circuit rider Of Kentucky and
Northwestern Georgia. At one Of his
services tough citizen created q disturb
ance. He was publicly rebuked. and chal-
lenged Bowman TO fight a duel.
las the challenged party Bowman had
the choice OF weapons. He selected Irish
potatoes. and stipulated that the contest
should take place at fifteen PAGES, and
that neither man should take more than
one potato at q time from q half bushel
OF ammunition.
'rhe ruffian was furious at being thus
freshly insulted. He protested against the
ridiculous duel. but Bowman insisted that
he had the right to name the weapons.
Moreover. he threatened to denounce the
other as a coward II he failed TO come
to the scratch. There was no way out
OF 1t but to fight. and SO the challenger
was forced 10 accept.
'"rhe duel came on near Millersburg.
Every one from the country round heard
OF the contest and flocked early to the
duelling ground. The ground was paced
OFF by the seconds. and the men took
their positions. each by the side Of a half
bushel Of large-sized potatoes.
".Are you ready?'" cried the seconds.
Each man stopped and seized q po-
tato.
"'Fire! One-two-three.' counted the
second.
"BiII Bowmanskas mighty good shot,
He let his potato fly. 1t went true and
Astruck his opponent full on the chest
and burst asunder. The crowd yelled
with delight. This unnerved the dueliist.
and his potato Jew wide Of the mark
When he stopped again another we'll
aimed potato from Bowman struck him
on the shoulder. Again the crowd danced
for Joy.
80 II continued during an exchange Of
dozen volleyA The rufIian was hit at
least half dosen times. and I can tell
you It's not simple thing to be struck
with FOLD potato. Bowman's last shot
struck his opponent In the epigastric re-
gion, knocked hls wind out, and doubled
him up o. The ground.
by this tine ~ sueetatess wsss sun-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-11

WANTED, FOX 1895, A SITUA-
w TON As MANAGER IN A TOBACCO
FACTORY. Can manage any room. Refer TO
present employers. Address o. L., Box 20,
Richmond, Va. no 1I.it'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-11
The Autumn Wind.

Harpers Young People)
The autumn winds embroidereo
With colors manifold.
That dot with varied beauty
Fond Natures gown OF gold.
The autumn wind Is signing
A dirge for summer dead.
1t fans the lively bonfire
In flowers orange, red.
The autumn winds sweet missions
Along the landscape brown.
To pluck the pretty leaflets
And shake the chestnuts down.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-11
Human Nature.
Uoronto GIobe.)

Human Nature.
Croronto GIobe.)
He who hath an overcoat.
He puts II on with grimace gay.
And, II he meets you on the street.
ITS bitter. bitter cold to-day"
You'll hear him say.
But. II he hath no overcoat.
He struts along with grimace gay
And, IL he meets you on the street,
Now. isn't this n pleasant dayr'
You'll hear him say.
And. II he hath n swollen purse.
He rents q box when at the play.
ITO hear--yon garry can't be worse
I like to be up close, this way"
You'll hear him say.
But, II he hath but 30 cents,
He'll at the costly boxes teer.
And mid the gods will sigh: Immense
This Is the place to see and hear"
You'll hear him say.
You see I've studied men and thingS
In human nature I am versed.
1t pleases me to see man
Always put his best foot first,
For that's the way.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-11

vuised with laughter, but the circuit rider
remained a. solemn ~ though about to
deliver . funeral address. The last blow
took all tho fight out Of the due,list, and
he was taken home. bruised ana sore
from the effects Of his strange encounter.
It was . full week before he recovered
himself. After the burlesque affair with
Irish potatoes there were mighty few
duels In those parts.'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-11

Mr.. Dennst came 20 Montreal on Friday.
taking passags on board the Dominion
Liner Vancouver. on Saturday morning.
Carrying out his mastsr's Instructions,
the faithful servant II taking over with
him tho comm and other articles required,
and the poor man ID sad enough In having
to depart on such Q mission.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-11
A Frequent Outing.


"Afy husband and I never have dis
cvssion before the children. II I see a
quarrel coming on We always send them
out"
II thought I had seen them In the
street very often"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-11

NWaShihbeoh ~oPiso'J
A Post-Office Department girl IL suffer-
ing from a cold, due to the effects OF
hypnotic suggestion. The janitor washed
her window. and every time she looked
at II she thought 1t was open.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-11
Ruffalo Courier.)

Houser: How do you know that De-
Young had never bought ton OF coal in
all his life? Did you say so?
Hinkle: No: but he said he never could
understand why they called 1t black dia-
monds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-11

lbost0h COMMERCIAL BulIetih.J
doctor. aboudt dis bill; ! am rudder
short de money. YIN you tags It eudt In
trader
''weIl. Mr.. Mnsteiner. perhaps 20. What
II your businessr'
We'll. ! blay me on Dc trombone, ana
serenade you more N dwenty times."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-11
Consolation.
Life.)

''Why! What's up, ChollyT
'"Toothache, confound It! I'm going to
have 'em all out. II this keeps on I'll
be dead soon, and 1t won't matter"
ooh. yes 1t would. You'd need 'em to
gnash with"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-11

(New York Press.)
liever'
He Is"
''ls he In training just nowr'
Yes. He Is upstairs studying The
Complete Letter Writer" -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-11
A Real Triumph

Chicago Kecord)
ladies and gentlemen" said tho pro-
fessional hypnotist. as he introduced Way
side Rhodes to the assemblage, Il will
now give you a remarkable Illustration
of hypnotic power. will lend the subject
here before you So"
That's no trick" said voice.
"And men," said the professor IN the
firm tones OF assured triumph. II will
make him return the s. to me-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-11
Going her oss Better.

Mamie (proudly): Our minister has been
made q doctor Of divinity.
Louise with q snlnD: Pshaw, that's
nothingi Ours has been convicted Of
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-11
A Pair of Than.

Smith. Gray & Co.'S illustrated Monthly
Miss Passay: 1t Is so long ago that
suppose you hardly remember that day on
the lake when you proposed to me. and
refused you? All! how foolish was
then!
Jack Ford: Yes: so was I!
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-11
A Gentle Hint.

(New York Weekly
Tramp: I'd like to borry a medical al
manac, mum.
Housekeeper: What for?
Tramp: / wants ter see wot tn doc
tors recommend fer an empty feelin' in
tn stummick.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-11
Consolation.
indianapolis Journal.)

Tnd1anapoII5 JOurHdIJ
Mother" sobbed the young bride. che
IS Just as mean as he can bs"'
mo. he isn't, DEAR" said the mother.
soothingly. "A man can't really develop
all his meanness till he has been married
for four or five years"