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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-10-04
Twelve Years on and Meighs BIO.

There is girl in Webster, Mass.,
only lively. years Of age, who weighs
80 pounds. Her name Is Elsie Bates,
the only daughter of Abel and Sarah
Bates Her father is farmer and
her mother works on the farm. They
are both above the average in size, the
mother the larger OF the two. Elsie
walks to school and back, the distance
to the school house being mile and
hall But few men can handle II
pair Of oars As easily and gracefully
as she can. Boston Journal
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-10-04
WHO OWNS THE ISLAND?


In the supreme court at Laconia, y. H.. in
the ease Of Irving W. Morrill, Of Lqconia "
Frank =, Grant Of Milford, the jury returned
a verdict for the defendant This was an ac-
ton for : 1903 damages for injuries alleged
to have been sustained from the collision Of
the plaintiffs wagon with a road machine.
\ jury was cupaneled in the ease OF Asa "
Drew Of Boston and Lewis Written Of
Laconia. This is an action to determine the
ownership Of Eagle Island in lake Winni,
pesaukec.
Mr.. Written claims the island by uudis-
turbed occupancy for 20 years by his grantor
WhlI" Mr.. Drew. who i an cmploye in the
Boston custom hous'. claims similar title to
the property acquired 10y his grantor ut
much prior time. This case is one Of much
interest, as many Of the islands in the lake
are held under similar conditions, never hav-
ing been annexed to any town. and whatever
title is possessed having been acquired by adj
vers" possession a one In consequence
many such titles are defective.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-10-04
NEWS CONDENSED.
Terse Dispatches From All Over the
Country,

Country.
Southern penns ylyauia is suffering from
long Arouth.
David Bass, prosperous farmer Of the
town Of PAMELA, \. y. fell from the loft in
his barn aud was killed.
The 10th biennial meeting OF the Unitarian
and other Christian churches will open in
Washington. d. c., Oct. q.
1t is reported from st. Louis, Mo, that
stephen OMeara formerly Of the Boston
journal, will succeed to the management Of
ST. LOUIS Post.Dispatrh.
The forest fires are still raging on all sides
Of Aston, Que, aud it seems almost impossi-
bic to check their progress. Nothing short
OF a heavy downpour Of rain will save valu-
able timber and buildings.
The tax collectors OF McLennan aud Hayes
counties, Texas, applied to Comptroller Far
ley for prize fight licenses, but at the instance
Of the attorney general the applications were
promptly refused the comptroller, in a writ
ten opinion, holding that Judge Harris opn.
ion is not final, and that the anti-prize fight
law can only be nuliiied by an opinion from
the full bench Of the supreme court
The legislature OF Florida has recently
passed law forbidding the co-etucation OF
white and black pupils, both in public and
private schools throughout the state, under
penalty of not less than $50 fine or three
months imprisonment. This law was pro-
posed and carried through by the agency OF
W, q. Sheats, superintendent of schools in
Florida, and hence is called the Sheats law.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-10-04
FUNDS FOR WAR.
Sugar Trust Said TO Be Aiding
the CubanS.
Its Great Wealth Used To ProIong
the Insurrection.

While the officials OF the sugar trust affect
complete Ignorance about the Cuban REBEL
ion. aud while the leaders Of the Cuban
Junta do not care TO make auy statements, il
is, ney-rthri,.--. reported that the great
wealth aud influence II the trust have been
used T. all the CHlrau rebels aud prOlOng the
insurrectiOu Ia the island. There has long
been some surprise expressed at the appar-
ent falicity with which money was obtained
by the CuhanS 10 keep up with great drain
which vigorous p. oseeution Of the insur-
rection entailel.
Expeditions costing from $4,000 10 $50 900
each have been seat in succession IN Cuba
and il l. known that more than Sj0l. O0l has
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-10-04
TRIAL JUSTICE SENTENCED.


The famous Baldwin case Of the "Tuts"
and "Wan ,doodIes' was freshly recalled at
Portland, Me-, when trial justice Arthur L.
Bowers was brought before Judge Bonney
for sentence. Some months ago there was a
revival Of the old "Iu.s and "Wdugdoodles"
trouble in Baldwin, and Bowers fired at two
men who We're out in a field. He was ar
r4sted then aud was bound over by Judge
Gould.
When Justice Bowers rose Judge Bonney
said; II understand that the respondent IS
a magistrate. a part of whose duty it is to
see that other men obey the laws The mag
istrate himself should most certainly obey the
laws. He then sentenced Justice Bowers 10
60 days in the county Jail.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-10-04
Caught a Wild Woman.

For months almost incredible stories have
been told about a wild woman who has fire.
quently been seen by farmers in the woods
west Of Alpena, Mich. An organized party.
headed by city officer, started on a systcmnt-
ic search She was followed several miles
by the officers to dense portion of the for
est. When captured she made desperate
fight. She was clad only in an old wrapper
that was torn almost to shreds. Her home
was nest in the roots of an old stump, into
which she had borrowed and partially filled
with pine boughs and straw. No food was
found and she is. supposed to have lived on
berries and wild fruit. She was almost Il
skeleton. She is undoubtedly insane
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-10-04
NOT TIME YET TO ACT.
Attitude of Uncle Sam Toward the
Cuban ReyolutiOnists.

Much pressure is being brought to bear by
certain politicians to induce the admiuistra-
ton Of this country to give some encourage
ment to the Cuban revolutionists. Secretary
Olney does not believe the time has come for
the United States to take any action in the
matter
If, however the campaign in Cuba should
drag on for months American interests in
Cuba in the meantime suffering. the admin
istration would take a hand 1t is not proba-
BILE that in this event this government would
act alone, but one or more European nations
would be asked TO join with the United States
in making such representations to Spain as
would leadto the conclusion of peace. with
the guarantee of such concessions to Cuba as
might restore tranquility in the island.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-10-04
Lucky EIisS Mccormick.

Mis- Abhie Mccormick of Manchester n.
H., is receiving congratulations. 1t is
thought that she is the heir to large for
tune in Guatemala James Mccormick,
who amasscd considerable wealth in Guatc-
mala became ill in July. and was taken to
one of the hospitals in that country. He
fingered until July l6, when he died. He
left II large estate and considerable money.
the whole being valued Mt over $3.50 600.
According TO the laws Guatemala claims
must be filed in three months, the hospital
VIII take the estate
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-10-04

There is another strike at the British Io-
siery Mill at Thornton, r. t.. among the
worsted winders, who quit work because a
demand which they made for an advance OF
10 p, c. in wages was not granted A num-
her of workers in other departments are out
in consequence Of the strike of the winders
and at present there is no Indication Of an
immediate settlement of the trouble If it ia
prolonged, u considerable portion of the
establishment will be shut down. if the
places of the strikers cannot be filled.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-10-04

Beside the 20-rater with the Horroshofls Of
Bristol. Il. l., who build for au unknown for
eigncr who has been in this county this year.
the famous firm will turn out two and "a
half rater for Sir Arthur Pagrt. The order
for this yacht from the British attarue OF H..
CATION at Washington has already been given
and it will be In readiness for next season s
races The hull of the Yacht will be of ma
hoeany with a tobin bronze lin. and the
water line will be- about u feet The yacht
will be designed and constructed especially
for racing in British waters.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-10-04

Japanese captured Changhua and Taiwan-
Flu in FOrmOsa. at the end Of August The
rebels made desperate resistance and the
two towns were taken only after severe fight
ing. Subsequently the japanese marched on
Anpin, where the rebel forces are concen-
trated. There are 10000 japanese troops in
Formosa, but :, POO are sick in the hospitals.
and all the troops are exhausted from the
arduous campaign in which they have been
engaged. The japanese government will
send reinfOrcements to the island.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-10-04
CHALLENGER FOR 1896.
Something About the Man Who -
toRace for America Cup.

Charles ID. Rose Of London. England. the
challenger for the America cup, 10 an inter
yiew. aid that letter rmboIyiug formal
challenge for the cup cannot b. written Tor
several DAYS. when a meeting 81 the commit
lee Of the Royal Victoria Yacht club vii D.
held. aud the form 81 the chsl.eus- c1n-id-
cred. The challenge. he ait. guu j, u4
course. have % he forwarded through thf
ROYAL Victoria cluh
Mr. Rose Is the second son 81 the late 81
Iohn Rose, barOnet. Of Canada, III m"ihr.
was Miss Emmett Temple Of Rutland. " II
j. understood that Mr. Love- an Amer" q
gentleman who has some horses IN training
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-10-04
WAITING ARREST.
Insurance Men, However, not Much
Worried.

The Kentucky Il Tennessee board of under
writer's at Chattanooga, Tenn, has been in
dicted for maintaining II trust. The warrants
are now being drawn and in few DAYS all
the members will be arrested and bound over
for trial.
The men charged with the law breaking do
not seem to be much worried, however. Said
one OF them I'VE have taken no action in
the matter yet. There will be plenty of time
after We are arrested. The same state of af.
fairs exists all over the country. but the courts
elsewhere have not taken any notice of it,
The underwriters claim that they are far from
wishing to do the people harm through their
combination, but say that it makes things
easier for the insurers.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-10-04

A man who gives his name as Martin Car
Ter and claims to belong in Baltimore, but of
late has made his home in Laurel. Md, is
detained at the police station at Portsmouth,
N IL, on his own confession that he is a
murderer. In Greenland he told Messrs
Bracket and Duntley that he had committed
the crime and wanted to be turned over to
the authorities. They brought him to the
S Sii where he told Chief OF Police Butter
Ield tnat, Aug. II, in Baltimore, he muir.
dered Annie Jones. who belonged in Coats-
vile, Pa, but who for the last four wears hmd
sheath knife. "'N
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-10-04

The Woonsocket, RI. Electric Co., OF Black
stone, Mass, has notified the seeclmen that
twould at once cease to do br 81 Tess or cxer-
else its franchise in tina. town. and would re-.
move its poles wires and lamps For six
months the town has been trying to force the
company to light the streets at lower price.
Residents claim that capital is ready to in
stall plant aud furnish light at a lower cost
than the WoOnsocket concern. In the mean
lime the streets will continue unliShted. Us
has been the case the past four months.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-10-04

The newspapers of London, Eng, of both
parties there ridicuIo the national conv,n-
vrnt!on of Irish societies in Chicago. Ill. which
they regard as being part of the prcsidan-
tial contest and rs having little, if any con
nection, with IRELAND. The Times, referring
to the convention says: "Ihe performance
will be regarded with contemptuous indiner-
ence here.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-10-04
Hon. William y. Flynt Dead.

Hon. William Norcross FIynt ofMonson. Me.
died of heart disease. Born in Monson
March II, 1878 he was one of the towns
most prominent men. being senior member
of the Fiynt Granite Company and of W. n.
Flynt x Sons, storekeepers, and the Flynt
Building and Construction Company OF
Palmer tie leaves widow and SIX chill
drpn
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-10-04
He Made Crime.

The remains of Ephraim W. Bull the orig
inator of the world famous Concord grape,
We're laid ut rest at Concord, Mass. in Sleepy
Hollow cemetery on the hillside where so
many Of Concords illustrious dead are
buried. The services were in charge Of Col.
William Barrett and George II. Hopkins,
the former representing the Social circle and
the latter the Masons. The services wero
held in the Unitarian church and were con.
Quoted by Rev. George A, TewksDury.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-10-04
The Greatest fledical Discovery
of the Age.
kEENEDY'S
Medical Discovery.
DONALD KENNEDY, or a0lGy2Y, MASS,

Has discovered in one Of our common
pasture weeds a remedy that cures evel /;
kind Of .Iumor. from the worst Scrofula
down TO common pimple.
He has tried ii in ov.r eleven hundred
cases, and never failed except in two cases
(both thunder humor). He has now IN
his possession over two hundred certid,
Gates OF its value, all within twenty miles
OF Boston. Send postal card for book
A benefit is always experienced from the
first bottle, and perfect cure is warranted
when the right quantity is taken.
When the lungs are affected il causes
shooting pains, like needles passing
through them the same with the Liver
or Bowels. This is caused by the duets
being stopped, and always disappears in
week after taking it Read the label
II the stomach is foul or bilious it will
cause squeamish feelings at first
No change Of diet ever necessary. Eat
the best you can get. and enough Of il
Dose, one tablespoonful in water at bed
time. Sold by all Druggists
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-10-04
IhiS One Took &NO nOn

A. L. Avery aged So. bookkeepr and con-
fldential man Of Mersmorr, Gannett & Co.,
grain commission men of st. Louis, Mo- has
disappeared and his balances are said to be
short $50, 900. A woman for whom Avery ia
said to have had a preference was locked up
as first step in the detection of Avery's hid
ing place Av5ry is also short ST. 700 which
he held us secretary of a secret order.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-10-04
George W. n. NoSt Dead.

George W. Most of New York, the invent
Or OF typewriter, died recently. little
more than year ago he was chiefly instru-
mental in organizing the Union typewriter
Company, which was practically a type
writer trust, and from this he expected great
profits. Mr. Yost leaves a widow and two
children, II son, G. B. Yost, and IL daughter
Mrs. Humphreys Of PhiIadelphia.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-10-04

Needs assistance it may lie best to render it
promptly. but one should remember to use even
the most perfect remedies only when needed.
The best aud most simple and gentle remedy is
the Syrup OF Figs manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig SyrupCo.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-10-04

There are no undertakers in Japan.
When a person dies it is the custom
of his nearest relatives to put him
into coffin and bury him, and the
mourning does not begin until after
ne burial.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-10-04

The column commanded by Coz. Romero
left Santa Clara, Cuba. and attacked and dis
persed a band of 600 rebels under the tnsur-
gent leader Suarez at CORDIAL, killing two and
wounding II. There were no casualties
among the government troops.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-10-04

Foreign companies in business in Peru are
alarmed lest a project which the deputies
approved should become law. The proje
Is that the companies should register within
-IN months minimum capital Of 100000 in
vested IN Peruvian real estate and bonds Of
tn" government TINT the policies should be
written in Spanish, and that all disputes be
decided by the courts of Peru.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-10-04

BY actual experiments it has been
ascertaiued that the explosive power
Of a sphere of water only one inch in
diameter is sufficient to burst brass
vessel having a resisting power OF -,
600 pounds.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-10-04

An important move for Nashua, n. H.. is
being made by the b Il NJ. r. Il. Work las
begun at tearing down The repair shops at
Worcester, Mass. and the machinery will be at
once moved to that city where henccionh all
work for the W. q P. division will be done
1t is stated that it will give woik to 100
more people there.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-10-04
To Talk Over Armenia.

In consequence OF the reported imminent
withdrawal of the powers from further action
in regard to demanding reforms in Armenia,
it has been decided to hold conference at
an early date in Paris to discuss the Arme-
Man que ston.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-10-04

a gloom is cast over Dartmouth College of
Hanover, n. H., by the death from heart
disease OF Prof. Louis Polleus. who was said
to be the finest critical scholar Of French
languageand literature in the country. Prot.
Polleus was born in Switzerland in 1888.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-10-04
Makes the Horses Crazy

Horses are going crazy at st. Joseph, Mich,
daily with disease which is supposed to be
caused by eating marsh hay. The holse is
taken with u high pulse and in n short time
reach. OF fifteen cases three have proved
fatal.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-10-04

DR.. Kilmer's wAMP-RooT cures
all Kidney and Bladder troubles.
Pamphlet and Consultation free
Laboratory, Binghamton. NY.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-10-04

At the F. r. r. station, in South Acton. Mass.
George Priest, conductor on the Marlboro
branch was caught between the bunteis OF two
cars and crushed to death. He leaves a widow
and one child.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-10-04
To Avoid

constipation is to prolong lie. Ripans Tabules
are gentle, yet positive in their cure OF consti-
patton. One tabule gives relief.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-10-04

Mrs. Henry Moore of Munroe Falls. Ohio,
has just given birth to her sixteenth child in
eighteen years. They are all single births
and fourteen are living and healthy.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-10-04

IT is estimated that 10l persons in
this country have persisted by mob vi
olence since March lst last.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-10-04

i afflicted with sore eyes use DR.. Isaac Thou.p-
sons Eye-water. Druggists sell at @jc per bottle.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-10-04

There are forty-seven frog farms in the
United States. NE40
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-10-04
1t Will Paw

10 make some provision for your physical
health at this season, because a cold or
cough. an attack of pneumonia or typhoid
fever now may make you an invalid all win
ter. First OF all he sure that your blood is
pure, for health depends upon pure blood.
few bottles of Hoods Sarsaparilla will be
spaying Investment now. 1t will give you
pure, rich blood and invigorate your system.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-10-04

FITS stopped free 10y DH. KLINE GEErr
NERVE REsTuRER. Mont after first day',g,-.
Marvellous cures. Treatise and Ss.uutrl, ..r.
tie free. DR.. Kline. 1911 Arch -. pHi.a. p..
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-06-14
AGAINST THE A. P. A.
The People of Omaha, irrespective OF
Party. Decide to Fight the Organization.

The People of Omaha, Irrespective Of
Party. Decide to Fight the Organization.
Omaha, Neb., June 13.-Citizens Of
Omaha without regard to party affllia-
tions have united in a determination to
wage a vigorous campaign against the
a. P. A. in this city. 1t is claimed that
the organization here has fallen into
the hands of unscrupulOus party lead
ers. The best citizens of Omaha have
determined to unite in movement for
good government. To this end strong
organization has been effected and with
in a day or two a declartion of princi-
pies i'll be published, signed by promi-
nent citizens. In addition to the declar-
alton a mass meeting OF citizens is to be
called in order to give voice to popu-
lar expression against the A. P. A. or
ganization. The issue will be carried
into the coming municipal and county
campaigns.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-06-14
WILL BREAK THE WHISKY TRUST
An Important Decision by the Supreme
Court OF Illinois, Delivered Yesterday.

An Important Decision by the supreme
Court of Illinois, Delivered Yesterday.
Springfield, Ills, June 13.-The Su-
preme Court Of Illinois to-day filed its
opinion in the case of the people VS..
the Distillers and Cattle Feeding Com
pany. The judgment of custer enter
ed by the lower court is affirmed. The
effect of this decision will be to break
up the Whisky Trust.
Attorney General Maloney said:
1T is plain also from language used
by the Supreme Court in this case that
the Pullman Palace Car Company will
meet with the same fate at the hands
of this court that the Whisky Trust has
met with. The Supreme Court has ex-
pressly decided that corporations or
ganized under the laws of this State
have only such express powers as are
granted to them, and that their powers
must be strictly construed, and all that
is not given to them in express Ian
guage is denied"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-06-14
SALEM COLLEGE.
The Commencement One OF the Most
Noteworthy in the History OF the Iusti-

The commencement One OF the Most
Noteworthy in the History OF the Iusti-
tuition.
Special to the Register
Salem. w. Va, June 13.-The COM
mencement exercises of Salem College
this wear were the best in the history
of the institution. Each session was
highly appreciated and largely at
tended.
The baccalaureate sermon on Sunday
evening by President Gardiner, was an
able effort
The Excelsior Lyceum held It's pub
lie session on Monday evening to a
crowded house. Each part showed
careful preparation and delivery.
Tuesday morning the Demo Lyceum
held its public session, and sustained
ifs reputation as the banner lyceum.
The musical concert on Tuesday
evening reflected great credit upon
Miss Sullman as musical director.
The exercises Wednesday morning
conld not be excelled. The best ora
tion ever given here was delivered by
Miss Iva Randolph. subject THE True
American Idea" The degree of Bach
elor of Pedagogy was conferred upon
Profs. T. Francis Kemper and Jos.
Roster
The lecture Wednesday evening by A.
TT Lewis. of New Jersey, subject odds
and Ends" was interesting throughout
Mr. Lewis is one of the best speakers
i'm the country.
The school has been largely attend
ed the last year, and never was IN
more prosperous condition.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-06-14
ROT-ND TO HAVE MKINLEY.

Cleveland, O., June 13.-Chairman
Norris. of the local Executive Commit
tee of the National Republican League,
announced to-day that the committee
has succeeded in making an arrange
ment whereby Governor Mckinley will
keep his engagement to address the
Chautauqua Assembly at Ottawa, Kas,
on the 10th inst. and be present at the
convention of the National Republican
League on the 21st. The Governor will
start east Immediately after his address
in Ottawa, probably travelling on a
special train as far as Chicago, arriv-
ing in Cleveland on Friday in time to
deliver an address at the closing ses-
sion of the convention.