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Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1894-03-24

A great many people ridieulcd the
Hon. Jerry Simpson when he dis
played that old tattered coat in Con
gress during his speech ON the tariff
hnllaballoo. The following letter should
be read by the sheep men" Of Idaho
AUBURN. Me, Feb. Is.
Hon. Jerry Simpson, Washington.
ID. C.-Dcar sir: We are much
amused at your tilt over the rustic
shoddy coat. Now, sir, as a matter OF
fact, in the Dingley mills Of Lewiston,
better known AS the Cowan. Thuriow
& Lincoln mills. especially the Thur
low, Mr.. Dingleys' sons formula Ia 80
per cent. shoddy and 90 per cent
wool. II you desire 10 protect wool
straight put 80 cents per pound on
shcddy and you will help wool grow
ing in Maine and elsewhere. There
are mills in New England using pei
cent. wool and 95 per cent shoddy.
Very respectfully, Il. Y. TURNER.
P. S.-This foreign shoddy sheep il
blessing in disguise(f).
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1894-03-24

In the nsfrsf eenst 81 the Fourth Jadlci. nztric,
u shs state II fdzhe. IN and .or the
County Of kinsoFe.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1894-03-24
SUMMONS.

In the District Court. Fourth Judleiai nistr'es III
and for tho County Of Elnisre. stat. Of idaho
Harriet Chapman. plai4isa.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-06-15
SCHEME FO|LED.
COnviCtS Plotted to Gain
Their Liberty.
Would Not Have Hesitated at
BloodShed.

carefully laid plan OF wholesale jail de-
livery was frustrated by the officials OF the
Kings county, n. y, penitentiary. The men
concerned In the scheme are desperate west
ern prisoners. who, IL Is said, would not have
hesitated at bloodshed.
Warden Hayes and Deputy Warden Jones
learned of the plot Just in time, and acted
with coolness and discretion. DR.. Schenck,
the prison physician, visits the institution
every Monday. "Wednesday and Friday The
prisoners plan was that 40 or so of them were
to declare themselves i'll and, In this way re-
main In their cells instead of going to the
shops.
DR.. Schenck's custom is to take a seat at a
table on the first floor Ofthe long term prison
The convicts needing his attention leave their
,ell end stand in "A line, waiting their turns
keeper Smith is on duty with the physician.
The convicts were to overpower the two
men and lock them in cells. The revolver
and keys which Keeper Smith carried were
to he taken from him, and the convicts were
to escape through the front door. II neces-
sary. life Was 10 be taken.
For prisoners who were not acquainted
with the neghborhood outside OF the peni-
ten,iary. plan Of the exterior was prepared
and this was passed from one convict to an
other.
warden Hayes was warned of the scheme
and he and his deputy Immediately laid their
plan Of action. When the hour for the pris-
Oners to go to work arrived, all the convicts
concerned in the plot feigned illness. DR..
Schenck arrived. Instead of being in line.
, the alleged ailing prisoners were taken from
their cells one by one. None OF them were
found TO be in need Of medical attendance.
All the cells We're searched. In several OF
the ventilators was found sufficient evidence
as to who the ring leaders of the proposed
outbreak were.
In George Ketchum's cell enough evidence
was discovered to stamp him as the man who
had arranged the whole plot. The map
which gave the lay of the land. as well as
pair OF trousers made OF the same material az
bed ticking, cap made from mail bag cloth
and an iron wedge were brought to light.
The trousers and cap were dyed a dark
color, the dye having been obtained from
time to time while ketchem was at work IN
the mail shops Glad in this costume he
would easily have passed for laborer
Warden Hayes. accompanied by several of
the keepers, went to the shops and ordered
Ketchem and the other men to fall into line,
and they were soon locked up In dark cells
| kelchum is one of the most desperate pris-
oners in the prison. He WAS born In Texas
25 years ago. On Feb. Is, 1856. hc was SEN
| fenced to n term of five years for grand lar
ceny. On Nov, ~. 1887, under the admins
tration Of Warden Gre II. he made his escape.
He went to Texas and was gone uutil july.
1888, when he returned To- Brooklyn and was
captured His term expires On Sept %. 1896.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-06-15
DEATH OF PROF. WHITNEY.
He Was Wen Known a. the Leading
PbiioIOgist at Yale.

Prof. ". ID. whitney Of Yale. died at his
home ON Whitney avenue, New Haven, Conn.
He was first taken Ill Il week ago. and has
been gradually sinking ever since. Hope was
not abandoned by either his physician or his
family until 1t was discovered that his orig
Inal aillaent had been complicated by an at
tack Of pneumonia.
Death came peacefully, while the professor
was surrounded by the members OF his fam
iy Prof. Whitney has been troubled with
heart ailments for more than eight years and
had the advice OF the best physicians.
He was &c years of age and leaves wife
one son, Edward B. Whitney, assistant at
torney general OF the United States, and
three daughters Miss Marion, Miss Emily,
and Margaret
He was at one time president OF the Ameri-
can Oriental society," and was the first presi-
dent OF the American pathological association.
He held membership in many other learned
bodies
He ranked as one of the foremost Sanskrit
scholars Of his time. and many have termed
him the leading philologist in America He
superintended the preparation OF the Century
Dictionary.
He was born In Northampton, Mass, in
1927, and graduated from Williams In l645
He first engaged in banking at Northampton
and then devoted his leisure to the study OF
languages. particularly sanskrit. These
studies were continued later at Yale and In
Europe In 1854 he became professor OF
Sauskrit at Yale, and in 1870 assumed the
chair OF comparative philology.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-06-15

The Emperor of China is not con.
teAt with the respect shown him by
his subjects, and recently issued the
following peculiar order: after
bringing our sacrifice recently to the
highest being, we heard upon our re-
turn to the palace, near the gate lead
ing to the Imperial quarters, a rather
loud noise caused by talking This
shows that the people have not the
proper regard for the majesty of the
luler, and also that the officers Of the
bodyguard have failed to do their
duty properly. The officers who were
on post at the particular gate must be
punished, therefore, by the Ministry
of War. In the future, however, all
officers, high or low, must see that II
noise so improper shall not occur in
our presence.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-06-15
NO BLOOD SHED.
Cripple Creek War Set
tied at CannOn'S Mouth.
The Miners Peacefully Lay Down
Their Arms.

The Cripple Greek, lCol) miners war T.
ended at last, 80 far ~ military operations
are concerned.
The militia, under Gen. Books. marched
up Bail Hill and took possession Of the town
OF Altman A. 1t came In through the heavy
timber, with bands playing aud cOlors flying,
the people rieerel and the demonstrutIou
was kept M untll the troops halted Three
cheers We're given for the stars and stripes Ly
the miner
The soldiers took control Of Fort Dean and
placed pirSet- b. hold the deputies ut a safe
distance to p event accidents. The most
thorough search failed to reveal any arms,
and the men smlingy submitted To examina-
tion. Contrary To reports. the leaders have
not run away. The warrants will be served
and the person. arrested will be taken to Col
oradO Springs under military s-"ort to pro-
tect them from the deputies
4 body OF Deputies Started up Bull Hill as
though 10 Inyit" "A conflict. They refused to
obey an order from Gen. Brooks 10 refrain
He Immediately threw several companies in
front OF them and trained his cannon.
The deputies then Withdrew after cheering
the militia. With short half hour more
grace with the militia. the long expected bat
tie OF Blue Hill would have been opened The
assault would have been made from three
points by Sheriff Bowers array Of deputies.
aud II the men could ever storm the hills sue
cei'fu!ly, this would have been their golden
opportunity. Many Of the strikers had prar-
tcaiy laid down their arms.
Scores Of Gen. Johnson's army. had GOT
back t. their homes at mines els where than
on Ball Hill.
Recruits who had nockcd to Altman during
| the recent akirmish, and who are not miners
returned to their work. Bull Hill could have
| been curri"d easier then than at any time
| since Ia" first defence upon 1t was con.
! struct"l.
The drrrti"~ know this, and planned an
assault. G"n Brooks aud his state troops
| overhIulrd the main division Of the deputies.
, and placed Themselves h"twern 1t and the hill
and ordered them back to the camps.
! The sheriff hal obtained permission from
| Gen. lirook1 to arrest some OF the miners
| and was advancing from three points when
| they We're discovered 10y the militia. Had
| they gone only n few hundred yards further,
| the battle would have involved the militia,
| for the blood OF the strikers was fully rouseti
| sheriff Bowers stated that he is willing T.,
accept the situation. This ends il besides, the
sheriff has no arm Vi force left that ho 20 ulJ
! depend upon.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-06-15
THE MAINE MYSTERY
New Clue in the Saw
yer Case.
Arrested Tramps Are Not Now
Suspected.

Warren aud Mahonrv two tramps now
serving time in Auburn. Me-. jail Tor petty
JfTensr who were suspected Of having muir
derrd Joseph Augustus Sawyer, according TO
the evidence now in the possession oi the au-
thoritrs are believed to lte innocent
1t has been said that these two men were
seen In the neighborhood at the time the
murder was supposed to have been commit
ted, but State Detective +. l.. Odlin, who has
been at work on the ease since the day OF inc
murder, has announced that lie has positive
proof that they were far away at the time.
His testimony is backed up by the tc-ti.
monv OF an engineer Of the Maine Central
railroad who says that ut the time when they
were supposed tp have been seen near the
scene Of the tragedy they were walking ON
the railroad track mites away, bound Tor
Lewiston.
The engineer statement was made volun-
tarily when he was informed that they were
suspected, aud that the uuthoritir' were
working with view Of laying the, crime ut
their door. He knew the men well, and
maintains that n mistake in their identity
would be- impossible Thus the only ri"w
which has been thought to have value has
been run down. and again mystery "nvri"p~
the case.
The reward Of $1,000 offered by the town
and the heir has attra'tcd detectives from all
parts OF the country, ana score OF nloI' ht'
now working ON the ease. The fact that the
murdered man was not the poor farmer
that everybody supposed he was, but that he
owned government. railroad and municipal
bonds and had accounts in banks III Angus
tn, Gardiner. Lewiston and HallOwcll, has
increased the interest in the affair.
For II years Augustus, ~ he was common
ly called, lived in the town Of Monmouth AN l
every one supposed that h" was poor man.
1t was discovered that he was not when the
buildings on his farm were searched Few
days ago. 1t was thought singular, when his
property WAS being looked after Immediately
after the murder, that ut least lew dollars
were not found and it was decided 10y ALBERT
A. Sawyer, u nephew, who WAS appointed hd-
ministrator, that Il search OF every building
ought to be made.
Trunks chests closets, etc, wer" over
hauled and the main building, wh"r" he
lived was searched, but nothing OF HaIu" was
found. but in III. woudshcd. scrreted behind
a cabinet used for butter and milk, fl2, ,99S IN
cash, bonds, etc, were found In IN old feed
bag This was revelation to the heirs.
They had not anticipated that more lhah a
few dollars would b" found.
with the money, papers were found show
ing that he had property which no one ever
dreamed he owned The finding ot the val
uahlrS caused a sensation among the drt"''
tiye4, and they are working now On the the.
| nry that the fact tina. the murdered man had
serreted In hiS hOu~" II small fortune Wh'
known to some person, and that tn" crime
was committed for the purpose oi robbery
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-06-15

DR.. Salmon, Chief of the Bureau of
Animal Industry in the Agricultural
Department, said recently that there
had not been any pleuro-pneumonia
among cattle in the United States for
more than two years, but that tuber-
culosis is to be found everywhere more
or less. at is not confined to any
one locslity," said DR.. Salmon, "nor
is there an unusual prevalence OF the
disease. 1t has existed from time i'm
memorial, but it can be lessened, and
can probably be eradicated by adopt
ing proper measures. 1t is a disease
of the lungs among cattle and con-
tagious, being communicated by germs,
1t is most prevalent in dairy cstt
which are raised and kept under con-
ditions where contsgion can be easily
communicated. The disease is more
apt to spreai among cattle kept in
stables than among those in pasture
or on a ranch.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-06-15
CONDENSED NEWS OF THE DAY.


Senator Mcpherson is reported te lie suffer
ing from an enlargement OF the veins about
the heart.
The Kansas city republican convention
nominated james A. Troutman for lieutenant
governor
Cyrus W. Field. Jr, died at New York from
quick consumption. the result Of cold con
tracted in London.
The prohibition convention at Columbus,
:. c., adjourned after deciding not to nOml-
nate a state ticket.
Fireman s. =. Paulsen was killed and
number OF persons badly hurt by the ditching
Of II Nandalia train in Illinois.
The injury to the cruiser Columbia proved
TO he slight when examined in dry dock at
the League Island Navy Yard.
+. X. Chapman Of New York, refused to
tell the Sugar Investigating committee the
names Of specializing Senators.
No news has yet been received by the treas
ury department a. to the reported wreck VI
the revere cutter Bear and Sitka-
Judge Winters ordered Receiver Failey Of
the Iron Hall to Distribute II second dividend
Of 10 per cent. This will require 1850, 900.
Six prominent anti-Brrckinridge women OF
Lexington. Ky, have been warned 10y anony-
nous letters that there are skeletons in their
u.. ,-,..,
aSso'lat' justice Nh''e' 81 tne Chlteu
states supreme court; "a9 hi'rrlei 10 tne
VINO" "' thc '"'' L'h"'A h'h' NJ b'rA'ley
Springs, W. Va.
l"r suPr'ihr court oi N'nr">H" has uo
'iateu uh'ohS'tuuohaI the 'iEht-h"ur Ia" On
Wv Er"unu .h"' " u'hieS th' rlS"t ol i"r'ie'
l" contract Tor compensation
Dr' never VINO was '3hNi't'd III Ne" lorS
"' poisoning PeoPI" Tor IN" PurPo@" ot s"Ihd'
ing "Ie insurance companies MAS oeeh seh-
''hc"d 70 HE Imprisonment
Captain Waters reports by cable to the
NAVY Department that the san Francisco,
Wh''h mas p''h roalihS at that port Ior nearly
"We"N' mas I'lt l"r BIhehelu'.
The Socialist-Laror partv'- state conVen-
tiOn at Syracuse, \. y, nominated Charles
II. MatIhctt for governor. and William +.
Steers for lieutenant-govrrnor.
Assistant Secretary uar,lin will l.ov, for
IN. pnr;n,, ,,,,., =, L. ,,, ir,,,,,t,,, -, tha
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-06-15
SUCCESSFUL MINNEAPOLIS.
The New Cruiser Proves Herself
Worthy of Uncle sam.

The new United States cruiser Minneapolis
returned to Philadelphia from her prrlimi
nary, or builders trial trip. Tn" hig cruiser
acquitted herself most rrrdtahly, proving
herself the equal, II not the superior, OF her
sister ship the Columbia. While 1t IL true
TINT the Minneapolis did hot equal til" record
Of 22S 81 knots an hour made by the Columbia
on her official trip. she did better than her
sister ship did ON the preliminary trp'uf the
latter. the speed Of the Minneapolis being
q. Is knots, while that Of the Columbia was
but "a. 9s
Tins was accomplished In spit" Of the fact
that the new ship had to burn anthracite coal,
which Is regarded a. handicap. Az re-
suit Of this trial it is predicted that the Min
neapplis will make ut least u knots on her
official trip.
The Minneapolis steamed out to S"afrom the
Delaware BreaSwAter distance OF anout 80
miles. Then she turned and started back
again under forced draught. The cinderS
were flying from her tunnels like hail.
The record made by the Columbia on her
preliminary trinl was 20 0s knots, 40 that the
Minneapolis has beaten it by about three
quarters OF knot. and still has something
up her sleeve. In horse power, too, she
excels the Columbia, having developed 90
800, while that of the Columbia IS about
Is, 0O0
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-06-15


France intends to try Dr. Her whether
she ran catch him or not.
Lord RoseOery bows {" public opinion ana
Will abandon h"rse-rarlng.
pr. Wekrrle'- Cabinet S2iIu;yi included
/, said 10 have been arrtltad bv Hunyary'-
kim.
Native troops mutinieI in Kingston. Jn-
maca. wrecked police stations and terror
lied the town.
H,,vv hrrri,.o,,,,.. .,,,,., ,,,.,r ,.ri,,. ,or-
,ian. - S,ni' ana ,.Ia.ira,i, ',,',',,,rI,oi,i',
t,O", ~ W. p"'' ""u '''S'"i'''
= ."'''' i''"'
lhe Methodist conference ut Woodstock,
Ont, d"poSed Rev A. TruaN ot Courtland,
charged with heresy.
Sheridan, charged with being conn" ted In
the attempt I" cause an explosion ut Alder
borough Eng barracks, gas been released
from custody.
The London Board of Trade returns for
last month show that imuorts decreased
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-06-15
POOR TURNED INF0RMER.
Was One of Several Charged With
Killing Engineer Barr.

Robert Rankin Charles Poor, James Booth,
Charles Stank aud William Stack, the oldest
not vet % years, were arrested at Brazil, Ind,
charged with being implicated in the killing
of Engineer Barr on the Fandalia. Ihe boys
reside in Harmony, near the scene OF the
killing, Their examination was secret, none
being admitted but attorneys and Officers.
poor turned states evidence and named
over 25 persons who were throwing rocks at
the time Barr was killed. Warrants were
Immediately sworn out for their arrest, and
officers are securing the country In seach OF
them. The five prisoners were remanded to
jail. -,-,.,. 800.
cuted, as public feeling is bitter against them
and tho Vandaia has secured the best attor-
news to assist the state In the prosecution.
4 crowd of 800 strikers tore the siding on
six ears Of coal which they captured on the
Yanceyile h Terre Haute road, and DUMPED
the coal on the track. The miners claim that
they arc determiped to allow no coal to pass
over that road.
United States Marshal Hawkins was In that
locality but the strikers kept quiet until he
left
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-06-15

The beet-sugsr crop OF 1893 was
manufactured at seven factories, the
largest being in California, and Others
in Nebraska, Utah and Virginia, the
latter only recently established and
with a production for the past year OF
only eighteen tons. The amount OF
capital invested in the seven factories
is about $4,000, 900. Tributary to
these factories, under cultivation in
beets are about 20, 900 acres of land,
the best of the California farms being
rated at $500 an acre. The average
weld of the lands was ten tonsof beets
to the acre, for which the farmers re-
ceiyed, delivered at the factories, an
average of 81. 80 per ton. Apparently
this is profitable crop; but not only
is fertile soil required, but high fer
tilization, and O great deal of hand
culture; 80 that, on the whole, the
crop is seldom heavy enough to be
profitable except on fertile land which
ia too valuable for ordinary crops
These requirements, and the fact that
oroar.beet cultivation must be in the
line Of scientific farming, il satisfsc'
torv results are to be reached, will al
,vova have a tendency to confne this
branch of agriculture to certain favor
oh,a climatic or other localities and
conditions
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-06-15

There are truck "farms" in New
York City, AYERS the Mail and Express,
which are assessed at 500, 600 an acre.
About forty such acres are to be seen
in the vicinity of the Kingdom Come
Curve, on the Sixth avenue "L," be-
tween the l04th and 10th street sta
tions They used to be leased for one
or two years at time, but no lease
falling in is now renewed for more
than six months in advance.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-06-15

Greater New York, Typographical
statistician points out, will cover an
area of 3l7 square miles; three times
the size of London and twelve times
that of Paris. Rome, Babylon and
Memphis are not to be mentioned in
the comparison, and the only real com
petitor, contemporaneous or historic,
will be Chicago, which, according to
the New York Tribune, spreads its
municipal outlines as far out on the
prairie as it chooses and is not going
to be left behind in any race for big
ness,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-06-15

There is little or no consolation in the bust
ness aspect. The condition OF trade contin-
ues to be quiet and movements in all lines
are slow. The flour market is quiet and
prices continue low. Oats are firlner and are
quoted somewhat higher. Butter is steady,
with moderate amount OF business. Eggs
are firm. Strawberries are In better supply,
40 to GO cars arriving pei day. Fresh meats
are generally quiet Refined sugar Is l-l6
cent higher and quiet. The market for sugar
Is quiet with prices still further reduced.
There is nothing new to note in the tea mak-t.
High grade Fornosa continue % he IN do
mand, but low grades are very dull. No i'm =
provement is looked for until the arrival OF
new Formosas. The market for spot Rio and
Santos cofreeS Is slightly hrmer. Maracaibos
and Central Ameri" ms are dull but steady.
Buyers are slow. and the demand is unsatis-
factory The passage OF the Tariff bill will,
1t is understood. allow Venezuelan, Colom-
ban and Haytian cofrees to come in free Of
duty. Java coffees remain steady aud un-
changed. Mocha coffees are dull. aud prices
on large blocks are shade easier.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-06-15
International Congress Y. VI. c. A,

The delegates to the International CONFER
ence and jubilee celebration of the Young
Mems Christian Associations visited Wind
sor, Eng, and were received at the railroad
station by the mayor and municipal authori-
ties The delegates later, by special permis-
sion OF the queen. inspected the Albert maus-
oleum. at Frogmorc, the Royal gardens at
Frogmore, the late Prince Consort's model
farm, the royal stables and the state apart
ments. Luncheon was served In Windsor
Park, after which the delegates assembled OIL
the queens private garden terrace and were
photographed. The farewell meeting Of the
delegates took place on this terrace. During
tha afternoon anumber OF the delegates vls-
tied Eaton college and viewed the ancient
sch rol rooms, chapel and library.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-06-15

Percy Boedecker, aged three years, while
playing with children In front Of his house
Mt Mt. Vernon, n, Y, was set upon by four
bulldogs belonging to Mr.. A. Falk, living
next door. The dogs threw the little fellow
down. pulled him about the street. shook him
aud tore his face. head, body and arms In u
frightful manner. The boys screams brought
the neighbors on the scene, and with stones
and clubs they drove the dogs Off. DIR. Camp
bell was hastily summoned and worked for
more than an hour dressing the wounds OF
little Percy. The little boy is resting quietly,
although II Is yet too early to tell how the
case will terminate.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-06-15

Horse thieves entered the stable OF William
Gardiner at Rehoboth, Mass, and stole
valuable bay mare, box buggy and trappings,
all to the value OF $500. The thieves were
traced toward Rhode Island, but they were
lost In Providence. 1t is thought that the
work was done by the same thieves who
broke into J. O. Marvels store q few nights
ago and escaped with cart load Of cloth,
cigars, stamps from the postoffice and other
things Of value. The police have failed to
secure description OF the thieves.