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The herald., 1896-02-27
People,a p.rtv Convention

OAKLAND, Feb. 26.-Chairman E. W.
Wardell of the Peoples party state CEN
trail committee today announced that he
had completed the call for a state conven-
ton of the Peoples party to meet In Sacra-
mento on May 18th. The convention ia to
consist of two delegates from each county
in California, and one delegate for each
800 votes cast in 1894 for Mr.. Webster,
the Populist candidate for governor.
The state convention will nominate del
egates to the Peoples party national con-
ventlon, which meets in St. Louis in July.
The herald., 1896-02-27
A New DEVELOPMENT

CHICAGO, Feb. 26.-Prof. II. P. Pratt of
this city claims to have discovered in the
common horseshoe magnet a power of
photographing through opaque substances
similar to that shown by the X rays and
Crookes tube. According to experiments
made by the professor with a horseshoe
magnet laid ON a sensitized Photographic
plate enveloped in a thick cloth, the force
of the magnet on the concealed plate was
very similar TO that shown by the rays.
Objects placed alongside the magnet We're
clearly photographed on the negative, while
the shape of the magnet itself was most
distinctly shown.
The herald., 1896-02-27
Raisiu Men Unite

FRESNO, Feb. 26.-The raisin packers
and dealers of Fresno are trying to unite
upon a plan of organization that will
eliminate disastrous competition between
themselves in putting the raisin crop on
the market. The details of their plan has
not yet been made public, but the fact that
they are trying to effect an organization
was stated in general terms at meeting
of the exective committee of the Hundred
Thousand Club this evening, which body
proposes to lend it's aid to some movement
to bring legitimate prices to the producers.
The herald., 1896-02-27
Lost at Sea

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 26.--The Ameri-
can ship William G. Davis, from Phila-
pelphia to San Francisco to lnaugurate the
new line of clippers around the Horn from
this port to the Atlantic seaboard, has
been lost at sea. The local agents of the
firm have received news of the disaster, as
Las the merchants exchange.
The herald., 1896-02-27
Barn and Contents Burned

MODESTO, Feb. 26.-Early this morning
at Canty's rancho, twelve miles southwest
of this city, thirty-eight mules. barn and
twenty sets of harness were burned. The
fire was not discovered until this morning
when the ranch hands awoke. The mules
we're insured for $40 per head and the har-
ness for $40 set. Loss about $500.
The herald., 1896-02-27
The Kid Released

SACRAMENTO, Feb. Gov. NJ. Johnson,
alias the Kansas Kid, was this afternoon
released from custody for shooting Joe
Welsh in a saloon February 18th, Judge
Davis stating that in his opinion Johnson
had fired in self-defense. Welsh, who was
shot through the body three times, is lying
at the receiving hospital with fair chance
of recovery.
The herald., 1896-02-27
Tupper Brings Suit

OTTAWA, Ont, Feb. 26.-Two days ago
the Halifax Chronicle published state
ment that Sir Charles Upper, when high
commissioner to England, had misappro-
priaied $4,000 of public moneys. Sew
eral Liberal newspapers copied the state
ment. Sir Charles Tupper has taken pro-
ceedngs for criminal libel against these
Journals.
The herald., 1896-02-27
rlr. PIatt Fell Down

New YoLK, Feb. 26.-rhomas s. Platt
slipped on the sidewalk near the Twenty
third street entrance to the Fifth.Avenue
hotel tonight. and fell heavily, injuring his
hip and thigh. A physician was sum
moned after Mr.. Platt had been assisted
to his room. An examination revealed
that no bones had been broken.
The herald., 1896-02-27
VIII End or Extend

CINc1NNAT1, Feb. 26.-There is q fair
prospect that the garment cutters strike,
which began yesterday, will be promptly
settled. About 400 men are out. Three
firms have acceded to their terms. The
strike will either be ended or extended to-
morrow.
The herald., 1896-02-27
Amelje. Etc. In sick

CHARLOTTsvILLE,Va Va, Feb. 26.-Princess
Amelie ves-Chanler-Troube is quite
i'll at Castle Hill, the home of Colonel Ives,
She 10 attended by DIR. Shackelford, the
family physician. Her condition ia consid.
cred dangerous.
The herald., 1896-02-27
African Business

LONDON, Feb. 26.-The report of the
Chartered South Africa company, which
has just been issued, does not refer to the
Transvaal but deals merely with business
affairs. The revenue for the year was
.all9,OOO, and the expenses l42,ol3.
The herald., 1896-02-27
The Cable Won't Work

NEW YORK, Feb. 26.-The Anglo-Ameri-
Cable company this afternoon sent out
notice saying that advices received from
Berne show that communication is inter-
rupted with Matagalpa, the provinces of
Leon and Chicandega, republic of Nicar-
The herald., 1896-02-27

\ROUND TOWN-A new garbage contract;
the sewer committee will recomme nd one
today . The Maple avenue sewer matter
receives attention.. Y esterday with the
board OF fire commissioners. City and
county responsible for the recent non pay
mcnt of salaries 10 the supreme juctiscs...
The board of fire commissioners mcots to-
day; both men ont of it, neither Lyons
nor Bard will be made supcrintend ant, it
looks like a dark horse for the place..
Real estate and building; review of the
week. Chamber of commerce direc-
tors meeting 80. The Fiesta COM
mittee; satisfactory work being done
go. Deepening the oil wells; prospects OF
gushers when the main fissure is reached
"A family entangiement; danger of
escorting beauty Mt Whittier. "A spirit
ualist diagnosed as mad and committed
49,. The Fuller-Morse suit again in the
courts Bosqui gets judgment from
Bauer. The New Woman defined. Dr..
Carlos Margins lecture. An unknown
tramp killed An important capture; two
tough customess neatly jailed. .ESrcri-
ment with y rays
The herald., 1896-02-27
THE NEWS

BY Observation-Disclosures proceedings;
day of stormy debate in the senate grow
ing ont Of the tariff crisis; free silver
somewhat rampantly advocated: the house
discusses contest cases and accepts the
senate amendments TO the bill to extend
the time 10 bring suit in land grant cases
III Ballington Booth says the word there
will be an American Salvation army. "A
sound money campaign outlined By New
York chamber OF commerce CON mittee
The Cuban insurgcnt army rcorgan-
ICED .... Progress of the trial of
DR.. Brown for immortality 49,. Races
at Bay District; sale OF California
trotting stock at New YORK;. Railroad
notes and schemes of Adjustment. River
side; franchise matters. -. Pomona; tho
excursion. .Redlands; opening Of Casa
Iona hotel. Santa Paula; cooper alive
labor: politics. =. Ventura; an editor uses
knife San Bcrnardino; bonds sold;
second ward poll itics.. Long Reach; pre-
pairing for excursionists. Santa Monica;
church dedication.
The herald., 1896-02-27
A Litt.rateur Dead

PARIS, Feb. 26.-Arzene Houssaye.
French litterateur, 10 dead. He was born
In 1915.
The herald., 1896-02-27

WHERE YOU MAY Go TODAY
ORPHEuM-At p. m.., vaudeville
BURBANK-At 8 p. m. The Fire Patrol
Los ANGELES TuEATEr--At 9 p. pl.s Richard
III,
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1896-09-17
The Stove Blew On.

Minneapolis, Sept. I'll. Bert Trask,
. salesman in the employ Of the E. L.
Trask Commission company, and resid.
ing at 2s11 Chicago avenue, used kero-
sene oil to aid him in building fire in
the kitchen stove yesterday noon. An
explosion occurred with the above re-
suit; Mrs. Trask, his mother, lying at
deaths door, and himself and wife
both painfully burned. The mother
was by far the most seriously burned
and owing to her age 65 years, there is
but small hope of her recovery. Doc.
tors Benjamin, Kicker and Knight were
summoned and did all they could for
the injured people, but with small pros
poets OF success in the case Of the
mother.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1896-09-17
IATER

The United Statee minister, Mr. TayA
Ter, has declared to the Spanish govern
ment that the United States is most
favorably disposed towards Spain, but
but that owing to the extent Of the
United States coast line, she is unable
to prevent the departure Of hibusters
for: the island of Cuba.
Ii Hung Chang arrived at Vancou-
yer. B. c., the 18th, and was greeted
by q large crowd of all classes. The
Chinese residents had erected large
arch and paid especial homage to the
earl.
Rev. DR.. John A. Dearborn, ex-presi-
dent for Missouri of the American Pro-
tective Association, was assaulted and
nearly killed on the streets of Kansas
City the night Of the 14th.
lyman, the notorious Fenian known
as mo. 1,"iwas arrested at Bourglogne,
France, the 18th, on Scotland Yards
warrant issued in 1892. l.
The train on the Mad River and Ar
cata road went through the Mad river
bridge near Eureka, CAL, the 18th. Six
cars loaded with passengers dropped 80
feet into tho dry bed Of the river.
Annie Holt. and Sandy Cameron were
killed and 10 others seriously injured.
The accident was caused by the giving
way Of a,span of the bridge over which
the train was passing.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1896-09-17
FOREIGN.

Inc nshing season along the north
shore OF the St. Lawrence has been al.
most total failure. This will entail
unprecedented distress among the fish.
ing population.
Gen. bianco, governor general of the
philippine islands. announces the dis.
covery OF fresh and widespread con.
spiracy against the Spanish govern,
ment.
Peter Wheeler was hanged at Digbv
N. s.. for the murder of Annie KEN pton.
aged l6. at Bear River last January.
Yellow fever of most dreadful TYNE
is playing havoc with the unaccIimated
Spanish troops in Cuba.
The congress IN Edinburgh Of thu
British trades unions decided to de.
mand an eight-hour day.
Orders have been received at Con.
stantinople from Russian ports to stou
further consignments of Armenian ref.
ugees, as Russia is overstocked and de-
clines to receive any further supplies.
The Spanish cortes adjourned after
unanimously authorizing the govern
ment to borrow $200,000.O00 to defra y
the expenses of the campaign against
the insurgents in Cuba.
Sixteen Greek officers at Athens have
been condemned to death for taking
part in the Cretan rebellion.
The arrival at Christia MIA of the Fran.
having on board DR.. hansen and the
companions OF his arctic expedition.
was made the occasion of an extraor-
binary demonstration of welcome,
Twelve insurgent incendiar,es were
shot by officials in Havana.
A violent tornado swept over parts of
Paris, doing great damage to property
and killing five persons and injuring
over so others. ~ rE! "a =
The Prcgreso theater in Monterey,
Mexico, was destroyed by fire. the loss
being 100000. y 1a1''&
:, Prof. Grunert, while ascending the
Lyskamm at Zermatt, Switzerland, fell
from glacier and was killed.
Mrs. Eliza butcher and her son, aged
II years, were murdered in their hons
at Moncton, N. B., by unknown persons
and the. building set on fire.
Fifteen men, mostly notorious bril-
gands. were executed at Fort Palamidi.
in Greece. 81 IT.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1896-09-17
National Bank Currency. SO.

-, ''The position taken by the platform
against the issue Of paper money by ma
democratic authority. as we'll as demand
ed by the Interests Of thesp eople. The pres
ent attempt Of the national banks to force
treasury notesgin order toHsecure q basis
for q larger issue Of their own notes illus
hitting them to issue their paper as cir
culati1g medium. The national bank note,
being redeemable in lawful money, has
notes which stand behind it. and yet the
banks, persistently demand that these
no interest, shall give place to
DEMONSTRATING bonds in order that
the banks may collect the interest
national banks to issue circulating notes
ls to grant valuable privilege to 9 favored
class. surrender 70 private corporations
money, and build up . class which will
claim Q vested interest = the nations
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1896-09-17

Rev. q. a. Delano,, pastoor.of the Bel
den avenue Baptist church in Chicago,
died OF malarial feverat leicester, Mass,
aged 4S years.
Inc democrats of the Fourth Wiscan-
sin district nominated Robert schilling
for congress and the Montana repub-
means nominated G. F. Goddard for con-
gresham at large.
delegations from Vermont, Pennsyl-
vap1a and Ohio. with their respective
governors. paid their respects to Mai.
Mckinley at Canton. o.
Prof. Francis j. Child, the oldest mem.
per OF Harvard's faculty. died at Boston,
aged II years.
Mrs. Henry Ward Beecher, widow Of
the noted preacher, is sick at her homs
In Brooklyn with whooping cough.
0 Inc peoples party Of Colorado in
session at Pueblo nominated Morton s.
Bailey for governor.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1896-09-17

Fourteen personss were poiAoned at
q wedding feast al Bond urarit, Ia.y and
some Of them were in 81 serioussco ndi-
ton. u 3 ss
IA mercantile allianceswas formed in
Chicago by 200 manufacturers and OYER
10000 retail merchants outside Of Chi
cago to be called the National Associa-
ton OF Merchants and Travellers, the
object being to make known the adj
vantages of trading in Chicago and the
improvement Of methods of merchan-
dising.
The Bank of Commerce, a state insti-
tuition, closed it's doors at New Orleans
with liabilities of over $300, 1000 III :.
Polk Wells, the notorious outlaw, died
In prison at Anamosa, Ia.
The Franklin cotton mills at Cinein-
natl were placed in the hands of re-
ceiver, with liabilities of $4,000.
George Lynch and Reese Reese lost
their lives by the explosion of powder
mill at Youngstown, O. s.
Two cigarmakers, one at Norfolk, Va,
and the other at Jacksonville, ILL.,, threw
themselves before moving trains and
were cut to pieces. x
There were 315 business failures in
the United States in the seven days
ended on the 18th, against 1874 the week
previous end 1877 in the corresponding
period of 1898. tr >
Silas Huffman, an obstinate eccentric
who remained in bed for ever Is years
out of spite, died at his home near Far
Hills, N. j.. s3 5s
- The exchanges at the leading clearing
houses in the United States during tn.
week ended on the 18th aggregated
$3.50, 029, 234, against 1927, Ol i,134 the pre-
vious week. The decrease compare
with the corresponding week in 1895
is 24.2. 5.r .
Charles Hamilton was hanged at
Paris, Ark, for the murder of an old
man named McAbee in Franklin county
last winter. g,4.rs I@. =. f. -u@
At the annual meeting in Grand
Rapids, Mich, of the National Letter
Carriers association J. N. Parsons, of
New York, was elected president.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1896-09-17

OF the platformNthat offcialssappointed to
sn
z be- bona fidesresidents Of the territory or
district. is entirely IN keeping with the
democratic theory Of home rule: ! am
as I'll
for the establishment Of free homes for
A !Ths pelieS s Improving ths gsse It, =,
the enormous tonnage borne upon them.
Experience has demonstrated that continue
ing appropriations are, IN the END. more
economical than single appropriations sep
arated by long intervals.
The Tariff.
1T is not necessary to discuss the tariff
question at this time. Whatever may be
the individual views Of citizens as to the
relative merits OF protection and tartn re-
money question is fully and finally settled
the American people will not consent to the
Of any other important
and q postponementso of definite action upon
it involves no sacrifice Of personal opinion
or political principles, but the crisis pre-
p pe tremendous results wiIi fois
low the action taken by the United States
on the money question:. and. delay 10 Inn.
possible. The people Of this nation. sitting
In the cause which greed sis prosecuting
against humanity. The decision will either
give hope and inspiration to those who
9ild Or shut the doors & mercy
ing issue differences upon minor questions
must he laid aside In order that there may
he united action among those who are de-
aod that s stayed
the gold and silver coinage Of the constitur
ton restored. w. J. BRYAN.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-12-31
Christmas Eve at the Churches.

The night before Christmas was OBJ
served with the joy and gladness befit-
ting the occasion, and Christmas trees
whose branches bent beneath the weight OF
all manner of strange fruit and shone
with the light of many candles, dazzled
the eyes of expectant children, to whom a
"Merry Christmas" has no unmeaning
sound.
At the Congregational church the service
was one of praise, Gounod's Sacred Can
tata voicing the thoughts and emotions
that at this season naturally arise. The
music as rendered by the choir and Sun
day school was exceptionally fine, and
beautiful solos were sung by Miss Blanche
Sparhawk, Mr.. Charles Wood and Mr.. ID.
C. Woodward, of the choir, and Miss
Alice Woodward and Miss Nettie Robbins,
of the Sunday school. At the close of the
cantata, there was a general adjournment
to the vestrles, where the generously
laden Christmas trees were despoiled of
their gifts.
An appreciative audience assembled in
the Methodist church. Above the plat
form appeared the cheerful greeting,
'Merry Christmas" in gilt letters; while
the mimic fireplace with its deceitful fire.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-12-31

Mr. John Marsh, native of Stock
bridge but for many years an honofed
citizen of this town, died at his home on
Central street Friday morning, Decem ber
18th, after an illness of about two weeks
duration. His age was seyenty-four
years.
For the last year he had been in failing
health but refused to yield TO the dis
tressing cough that troubled him until
he was Frustrated by an attack of the
grip that rapidly developed into dan
gerous Inflammation of the bronchial
tubes.
In his younger days he drove the stage
from Woodstock to Rutland, and later
engaged in the livery business in this viii
age. After disposing of the livery. he
retired from active affairs and busted
himself with the care of his property.
He was a man of good sound judgment
and enjoyed the respect and esteem of his
fellows. He had no children but left a
wife and two Notwithstanding Marsh
of Randolph and Mason G. Marsh of Ma
lone, y. Y.
The funeral, which was largely attended,
was held at the house Sunday afternoon,
Rev. $. A. Parker, the Universalist min
lister from Bethel, being the officiating
clergyman.
The friends from away who were pres
ent at the funeral were Mr.. and Mrs. John
Marsh, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Marsh, and
Mr.. Fred Marsh and mother, of Roches-
ter, George Marsh and wife of Hancock,
II. G.. VanDusen OF Roxbury, Ed. Arnold
of Bethel, Mrs. S. +. Allen and Mrs. $. NJ.
Way. of Barre, and Mr.. and Mrs. Wagner
Of Braintree.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-12-31
sTATE oF VERMONT

STATE or VERMONT ,At Probate court held
RANDOLPH DISTRICT s. at RandoDh IA said
'istrieL on the 2st day OF Dec. A. ID. 1896 Gilman
h0ut1u and VIM. II. Dubois. guardian unto Louis
d. Riney and Julien A. Ripley. minors. heits un-
70 lhe tate OF Julie Dillon Mull ton, ,ate of RAN
eopn In said Dist riot. deceased present their guar
e'An account for examination aud allowance.
Whereupon II Is ordered by
sad Court that said account be referred TO ses,
son thereof TO he held at the Probate Office In said
tandoph on the sth day OF January A. ID. 1897. foi
IaAring and decision thereon An
j Is further ordered, that all persons interested
~ notified hereof by publication OF notice OF said APP
loaton and order thereon, three weeks successfully
70 The Herald and News, newspaper published ~
randolph and which circulates In the neiRhborhooc
~ those interested, before said time of hearing tina
mey may appear Vt said time and place, and shoV
cause any they may have why said account shouh
not be allowed and such decree made.
Nv the COurL-Attest.
12ia WILLIAM H. NICHOLS. Judge.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-12-31
Helpless
RleunlatiCS!

Rheumatism is no respecter of per
sons-the healthy and vigorous are
as liable to its attacks as the weak
The symptoms of the disease are
almost unnoticed at first, so insidi-
ously do they steal over the body;
rradually the little pains and stiffness
Increase, until they develop greater
inconvenience day by day.
The knees, ankles, and other joints
If the body ache constantly, swell
mo TO several times their natural
size; the patient finds himself unable
10 get around is soon iHcapacitated
for business, and later is confined to
his bed, utterly helpless.
II is a great mistake to expect relief
from such condition by the applica-
ion of lininents and other external
remedies. The medical profession adj
nit that the disease is in the blood,
and it is but reasonable that only a
blood remedy, one purely vegetable,
and free from potash, can afford re-
lief. S. S. S. (Swift's Speciticl is an
pnfailing remedy for Rheumatism,
and has cured the severest cases,
where other remedies failed to reach
tie disease.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-12-31

NJ. A. Drake has been very sick will
congestion of the liver at Washington
where he is at present staying.
Mrs. Henry W. Tewksbury and Mis-
Mary were here from Burlington las
week, remaining until after Christmas.
Charles Tewksbury was called Saturday
/ to West Hartford by the death of his IA
Their, who had suffered shock of paralysis
and passed away at O'Clock that morn
! ing.
| A number of the returned collegiani
and their village friends were invited last
Thursday evening to the home of Miss
/ Eunice Denison on Randolph avenue. anc
( on Saturday evening nearly the same
/ young people were entertained by Miss
Allace Chase.
George w. Smith & Son of White River
Junction, manufacturers OF the famous
Hanover crackers, have just issued then
handsome calendars for 1887. II you wish
one, mail them your name and address
with four cents in stamps and they will
send you calendar.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ. Thompson were in
Fayston last week to attend the marriage
of the formers sister, Miss Ida Thompson,
to Mr.. Henry Wood OF Williamst own.
The bridal party returned with Mr.. and
Mrs. Thompson and were entertained at
Four candidates were initiated into the
third and fourth degrees at the grange
meeting Saturday evening, and it was
voted by the members to have the in
stallation of officers and banquet at the
next regular meeting. 1t was also decid-
ed to invite the Brookfeld grange to these
festivities.
At the annual meeting of Fern Rebekah
lodge Friday evening, Mrs. A. j. Huse
was elected noble grand Mrs. Fred Dunn,
vice grand; Miss Cora Scott, treasurer,
and Mrs. +. $. Tracy, secretary. The in
stallation of the elective and appointive
officers will take place Friday evening,
January Sth.
Though in the intermediate grade,
taught by Miss Kate Howard, there were
no special Christmas exercises at the close
OF school, kindly remembrances OF the
season were not wanting, many tokens
of affection being bestowed upon the
teacher, whose pupils each received a
dainty and appropriate souvenir.
There came to the home of Dorsey Eddy
one day not long since very small boy
asking for aboard and keep during the
remainder OF his minority, in exchange
for what be could help on the farm-a re-
quest that was gladly granted. The
young mans term of service will expire
twenty-one years from the 18th day of
December, 1896.
Mr.. l.. p. Thayer, who has just pur-
chased the Burlington Clipper, has an en-
viable record among the leading news.
paper men of Vermont for the skill with
which he manages any journal that comes
under his supervision. He has been con-
nected with more journals than any other
man in Vermont without exception, and
we have yet to hear OF a newspaper which
h. IL 81 nix ha NtHua
interested IN it. Editor Thayer now has
an excellent field for the demonstration of
his ability, and be viii receive warm
welcome from every newspaper man in
Burlington. Free Press. The journal
istic venture thus pleasantly referred to
does not, it is understood, imply change
of residence on the part of Mr.. Thayer's
family, who are, as their friends will be
glad to learn, to continue living in this
village.