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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-04
BUTTER AND EGG COMPANY.
Farmers Expected to Give Up Prod
uce to Help Silver Cause.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. Sept Secretary
Difenderfer, Of the silver national committee
has originated novel plan for raising cam
paign funds He proposes that farmers con
tribute pigs. calves, grain, eggs or whatever
they may be able to spare. This produce is
to be collected into county depots and sold
at auction the proceeds to be turned over to
the county committee,
The farmers Of Frederick county, Va, are
the first to give the suggestion of secretary
Difenderfer practical trial Within a few
days a grand auction sale will be held at
Winchester of hogs, cattle, eggs, butter,
chickens and all sorts Of farm produce which
has been contributed to the campaign fund
bv those unable to offer anything else The
indications are that considerable sum will
be realized.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-04
VOL NXV. ISLAND POND, VT. FRIDAY SEPTEMBER T. 1896
General Vermont News.

The Green mountain state paid fitting
honor to Thomas Chittendeu, her first gov
ernor, by dedicuting monument to his
memory. The exercises occurred In the
pretty village OF Wiliston. few feet from
the grave which marks his last resting place
IL was estimated at about 1000 Some
reached the scene OF the ceremonies by rail
10 North Williston, from which place
conveyance was had by teams to NillistOn
village. Others from surrounding towns
made the trip by teams Burlington sending
Il good delegation in this way. Through the
courtesy of ex-governor J. l.. Barstow Of
Shelburne, chairman Of the state moument
commission, the orator Of the day state Of
iicials. representatives Of the press
and a few invited guests were car
ricd by teams from Burlington, the
driye being much enjoyed. The first bat
TALON Of the Vermont National Guard went
10y train TO North Williston and then marched
to the cemetery. Troop c, 3rd cavalry, which
is in camp with tn National Guard made
the trip from Burlington on their horses, be-
ing joined on the way by the other three
troops from fort Ethan Allen. The threat
ened rain did not materalize and, barring a
cool breeze from the northwest the weather
was all that could be desired. The dedica-
tOn was great event for the town Of Viii
liston. The decorations began fully two
miles west Of the village and at every house
there was a profusion of flags and bunting
The design for the monument was the idea
OF Henry Root, was made by j. c. White Of
San Francisco, and is an appropriate and
beautiful one. The base is about 10 feet
square and weighs in the vicinity Of Is tons,
Above this are the primary courses and on
top Of these large block bearing on the
front side in raised letters the following in
scription:
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-04
EARL Ii ARRIVES.
Famous Chinese Statesman Re-
Ceived in New York.
Generous Welcome Extended the
Distinguished Visitor.

NEW YORK. Sept. Iii Hung Chang, the
most distinguished ChinamGn. arrived in
New York on the st. Louis. The voyage
was fast and pleasant. His excellency made
many friends aboard, particularly with the
children. The guest Of the country was
received with marked consideration by the
army and navy and with cordial spontaniety
by the people. His welcome was the warmer
because he insisted upon going home by way
Of America. OF the oldest, he wished TO see
the youngest nation and its people.
The ST. Louis was saluted by the footing
Of whistles Of tugs and steamers as she
passed up the lower bay and entered the
Narrows.
Added to its natural beauties was the i'm
posing spectacle furnished by the presence
of the finest war ships of the navy. The
feet was composed Of the cruiser New
York, flagship of the fleet, with admiral
Bunce on board the cruisers Cincinnati.
Columbia, Raleigh and Newark the battle
ships Indiana. Massachusetts, Maine and
Texas; the monitors Amphitrite and Ter
ror the ram Katahdin, and the dispatch
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-04

boat Dolphin, with the reception committee
on board. The men-ot-war formed in double
column, and as the st. Louis passed outside
the lines was saluted by the cruiser New
York.
Perhaps never in the history of those
waters has such a demOnstratiye group Of
American men-of-war been cOngregated.
When the st. Louis came near quarantine.
a steam launch was lowered from the dayits
of the Dolphin. and the receiving party was
conveyed over the big liner. The party
consisted Of general Ruger, major Davis,
captain Mills, the Chinese minister, secre-
tary and consul. and Mr., Rockhill and L. b.
Drew, commissioner of Chinese Gus
toms, When the party boarded the st.
Louis, they found in the members of the
ambassadors suite Ii Hung Chaug's two
sons, Lord Ii senior and Lord H. junior,
secretaries Of embassies Lo Fengtuh. Mr..
Lien. Mr.. Lin and Mr.. Yu. DR.. CoWan, the
Scotch physician. and DR.. Max, the Chinese
medical attendant of the envoy. There were
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-04
FALL RIVER MILLS IDLE.
Free From Provisions of Curtail.
mont. but Shutdown Continues.

FALL RIVER, Mass, Sept. 1.-The vari-
Gus mills in the city are free from the PROV
of the mills have stopped for a longer time
than the agreement called for, but this
voluntary extension of the shutdown feature
was due to the weak market the rise in cot
ton and the high rate of interest. That the
curtailment will continue seems assured.
The American linen, Anawan, Fall River
mandatory, Robson, Stafford. Wampa-
noag. Metacomet, Merchants, Robeson, Wee
tamoe and Pocasset will not start up next
week. and these mills produce something
like rs, 900 pieces. There is some doubt ex-
pressed as 10 m'tIeG EH Gon nan io uozgn @ otnti
The Cornell will run two weeks, and if trade
does not show any improvement will then
shut down.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-04

1t is said that there may soon be another
May Van Allen, daughter of James J. Van
Alien. Whether or not this is true, the young
Duke of Manchester, and his mother the
dowager duchess. are at Newport. the OBJ
ject of much attention on the part OF wealthy
Americans having eligible daughters. Van
Allen easily leads all competitors in these at
tentions. The duke of Manchester is not yet
twenty years Of age His full name is Viii
liam Angus Drogo Montagu, and has pos
sessed his title for four years. He was edu-
Gated at Eton. He has three family seats,
but none of the estates are remunerative.
The dukes mother was an American. The
pedigree of his family begins with baron
Montagu, who received his title in 1920.
Els
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-04

Sydney G.. Fisher, seeks to show in
the Forum, that the population of the
United States is now less than it twould
have become through increase of the
native population had it continued to
increase Mt the rate it did through fifty
years following the revolution of the
colonies, and had immigration been
wholly prohibited. He dates the first
decline in the rate of native increase
from the year 1880, when the effects
of immigration were first seriously
falt
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-04
SHORT SKETCH OF MR.. BLACKS CAREER.
FurRiShed bH himself.

Frank s. Black, of Troy was born in Linn
ington, York county, Me-, March 8, 1858, is
the son of Jacob and Charlotte B. Black,
dnd was reared on a farm was educated in
the district schools and at Lebanon
academy, West Lebanon, Me-; graduated at
the academy in 1871, and from Dartmouth
college in 1875; was editor of the Johns
town IN. Y Journal for a short time after
graduating from Dartmouth; then moved
to Troy, where he studied law and was a
newspaper reporter was admitted to the
bar in 1879, and since that time has followed
his profession in Troy; has Eever before
held public office; was elected to the Fifty
fourth Congress as a republican, receiving
20, 954 votes against 1854 for Charles D.
Haines, democrat, and 595 votes for Adam
n. Myres, prohibitionist.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-04

OF the 13, 176 miles of street rail-
way in the United States, only 1850
are still operated by horse power,
showing how promptly this country
drops good thing when better is
discovered.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-04
Coal Goes lin 2h Cents

NEW YORK, Sept. THE Reading com
pany has advanced the price of all sizes of
domestic coal twenty-five cents per ton, to
take place at once. The New York com
panies put the same advance on domestic
coal, and fixed the schedule as follows
Stove $3.50; egg and chestnut, $4.25 and
CRATE, "a. These prices show an advance of
$l.25 to $3.50 within year.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-04

Next May centennial exposition will be
held in Nashville, Tenn, to commemorate
the admission Of the state into the Union.
Tennessee became state in 1876 and the
celebration was to have taken place this
year, but was postponed as the necessary S
V"i,' Vnm Leer Kirkman is president of the board
Of managers of the exposition, and the most
enthusiastic of the workers to make the
event success are women.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-04

"Lincolu's birthday, observed as a
legal holiday for the first time this
year in New York, New Jersey and two
or three other states, is sure to obtain
permanent place on the calendars, "
predicts the New York Independent.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-04
Now Cruiser's Fast Run.

BOSTON, Mass, Sept. THE new cruiser
Rrooklvn. on her official trial trip averaged
81 92 knots an hour during forced-draught
run of four days. On portion of the
course, seven knots long, she was speeSded
Mt the rate Of % $40 knots an hour. The
cruiser by her performance earns bonus OF
1850. 900 for her builders, the Cramp ship
and engine building company.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-04
They Fear Free Silver.

NEW HAVEN, Ct, Sept l.--sargent &
Co. $ big hardware shops have adopted a
schedule by which hereafter they will run
only four days week and eight hours a
day. The concern employs {, 800 hands, and
does the largest shelf hardware business in
the country. Owing to the possibility of q
silver standard. the officers say they cannot
run full time. The reduced hours will be
continued until after election.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-04
Guns Fired on Zanzibar,

LONDON, England, Sept. The British
squadron at Zanzibar bombarded the sui
tan's palace reducing it to ruins. The bonn
bardment lasted fifty minutes, and after it
ceased British marines and blue jackets sur
rounded the palace and custom house and
captured several prisoners. The forces Of
the usurping sultan fought desperately,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-04

A former foot ball player of the
university of Georgia, who is now
with the Cuban insurgents writes that
the service is not nearly so dangerous
or exciting as playing football.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-04

II seems that several hundred years
of higher education in this country
have not been sufficient to eradicate
the sophomore's theory that to beat a
freshman, pour soft soap down his
haok and decorate his face with green
paint is Intensely humorous
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-04
Wilhelmina Will Wed.

LONDON England, Sept According to
the World the betrothal of queen Wilhelmi-
ma of the Netherlands to prince Bernard of
Queen Wihemina was sixteen years of age
on Aug. 81, and prince Bernard was 1S years
old ON April 49, last.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-04
Adopt Name jefferson Party

CHICAGO, H., Sept, 1.-The Illinois
sound-money democrats have decided to call
their organization the "Iellersonan Party
ave do not concede. said JohnP. Hopkins
"that we cannot use the word democratic
but if some legal technicality should debal
ms from the use of it-that is, locally-ther
I think we could not do better than adopt
the title 'JeffersOnan.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-04
Essex County Herald.

Chicago has made brand new
Bible to use in the public schools. 1t
is designed to be unobjectionable to
any religious denomination.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-04
Chamberlain on Way Here.

LONDON, England, Sept. Right Hon.
Joseph Chamberlain. secretary of state for
the colonies. accompanied by Mrs. Chamber
lain formerly Miss Endicott of Boston, Mass
sailed from Liverpoolfor New York on board
the Teutonic.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-04

also seven other attaches of what is known
as Lis gentleman attendants
After general Ruger and party stepped
aboard the St. Louis they went Immediately
to the aft drawing-room where they were
met by vice-p president Wight of the Amer
lean line. Ii was in his state room and
word was sent to him that the government
representatives were ready to meet him.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-04
WILL ASK INJUNCTION.
Maine Gold Men Oppose Franks
Name Going on OniciaI Ballot.

ROCkLAND, Me-, Sept Nv. H. Gardi-
ner Of Camden, secretary Of the gold stand
ard democratic movement in this state, stated
that counsel had been retained, and the
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-04

Berore the new poet laureate sets out
70 write another ode on a British foray
into other peoples territory he should
ascertain how the ministry regards it,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-04

Many an act of duty or self-sacritice'
at first sight supposed to be impossible
has, by continued contemplation be-
come SO attuned to the disposition tnaE
1t has been performed with ease ana
even with pleasure,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-04
BLACK NAMED.

Choice for Governor OF New York
Republicans.
SARATOGA, n. Y, Sept The republi-
can state convention in a session lasting tive
hours, made these nominations
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-04

For governor. Franks. Black of Rens-
selaer.
For lieutenant governor, Timothy L.
Woodruff of Kings.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1896-12-23
WERE FORCED TO SELL.
How the Sugar Trust King Succeeded Ii
Buying Out Spice Company.

How the Sugar Trust King Succeeded in
Buying Out Spice Company.
TOLEDO, o., Dec. 21.-The immense
deal by which the sugar trust comes
into possession of the Woolson Spice
Co. has been closed and the money paid
over. Notwithstanding the fact that
Havemeyer's agents were in Toledo for
over month, none but the directors of
the Woolson Co. were aware of the fact.
Lawrence Newman has been in New
York for a week. to close the transfer.
One singular fact is that, notwithstand-
ing the price paid, the Woolson people
were forced into making the deal.
Havemeyer decided to make fight on
Arbuckle, and to do it it was necessary
that he should meet him in his own
field, coffee. When first approached
the Woolson people asked $1,000 a
share. Havemeyer refused to treat on
on such terms. He would give 1000.
Havemeycr was willing to put S2,OOO,-
900 in the purchase of a club with
which to thrash Arbuckle.
Ihls was some, weeks ago. IL was
found that the value of the stock was
over $1,000. He threatened to estab-
lish large coffee plant and go into the
business on large scale. He would
cut prices So, that, the competition
would hurt the ,Woplsons quite as much
as it would the Arbuckles.
- Mr. Newman went on to New York
sand saw Mr., Havemeyer and an agree
iInent was reached. 1t was that the
sugar trust people should get LOO of
4 the /, SO0shares of stock at 81, 15O per
share. So the sale in round numbers
was $1,265,0 for Ills of the entire
stock. 1t is understood in Toledo that
when Havemeyer gets through with
Arbuckle the property, will revert back
to the Toledo owners.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1896-12-23
GMoNsTER FLEET.
1t win Soon be Gathered Together a
Y y Hampton Roads. M


Hampton Roads. ~
BRooKLYN, N. Y, Dec. 2IEIt is
stated that orders have been received
from the navy department. at;Washing-
ton to the effect tlat all repairs on the
ships being oyerHSlled az this station
must be completed in time to allow the
ships to sail by January I. Many hun
dreds of thousands of dollars have been
spent here within the last month pre-
pairing war ships for active service.
The vessels now at the yard under
going repairs include the cruiser Co.
lumbia, the ram Katahdin, the cruiser
Marblehead, the battle ship Massachu-
setts, the cruiser Montgomery, the
monitors Puritan and Terror and the
battle ship Texas.
The flag ship New York, which has
been undergoing repairs at the navy
yard for the past two weeks, came out
of dry dock Saturday and steamed
down to Tompkinsville. Here she will
take on her supply of coal and ammu-
milton, and with the Maine will sail
south to-day. The other vessels here
will follow as fast as their repairs are
completed. The objective point of the
feet will be Hampton Roads, where
the entire squadron with the exception
of those ships on duty at Key West
will be gathered under Admiral Bunce.
The feet will be the most powerful ag-
gregation Of war ships ever collected
under the stars and stripes.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1896-12-23
oHANoEp.ro WASHINGTON.
of Federation of Labor WIN
be Transferred from indianapolis.

Headquarters of Federation of Labor WIN
be Transferred from Indianapolis.
CINcINNATL Dec. 81. 1.--When the con-
vention of the American Federation of
Labor opened Saturday the committee
on presidents reportrecommended that
the granting of charter to the Amer
lean Federation of Musicians, which
now has membership of nearly 5000,
be indorsed, and the recommendation
was unanimously concurred in. The
National Association of Electrical
Workers were granted affiliation.
Delegate Lloyd, in behalf of the dele
gates at the convention, presented to
Fraternal Delegate Samuel Wood, of
Great Britain, handsome diamond
studded watch charm, and to Fraternal
Delegate John Manlinson beautiful
gold watch. Each of the gentlemen
responded feelingly to Mr.. Lloyd's ad-
Dress
The convention recommends to all
organizations that an effort be made
to secure reduction in the hours Of
labor at as early time as possible,
and particularly during the spring, or
May 1, 1897.
"We earnestly seek the cooperation
of all fair-minded men and women Of
our time and declare our purpose to de-
mand the general enforcement of the
eight-hour work day, May 1, 1898, and
to that end we shall bend, our every
effort
President Gompers announced that
as result of convention of A. +. of l..
now in session there have been formed
an Engineers National union, Bicy-
Gle Workers National union, Butch
ers' National union and Coremakers'
international association.
A resolution for the establishment of
defense fund by the levying of one
cent monthly dues on members was
concurred in. The matter of moving
the national headquarters was brought
before the convention by the law COM
mittee's favorable report on resolu-
tion to the effect that the section of
the constitution fixing the place of the
national headquarters be amended by
striking out the word indianapolis and
substituting the word Washington.
A motion was made to move headquar-
ters to Chicago and Washington was
finally chosen as the place for head
quarters by vote of 1,O75 for Washing
ton to 4S7 for Chicago.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1896-12-23
WITH ROPE AND BULLETS.

H. -
A Kentucky Mob Wreaks Summary Ven.
geanoe on Father and Two Sons Who
Had Committed Many Grimes.
RUssELLvILLE, KY, Dec. 19.-Dink
and Arch Proctor, father and son, were
taken from jail at Q o'clock Friday
morning and hanged to cedar tree
just outside the town, and Bill Proctor,
another son, was shot and killed in his
CELL, A mob of about 100 men broke
into the jail about 1880 o'clock by bat
tering down the door with sledge ham
mers,, The jailer was forced to give up
the cell keys. The Proctors were up,
as they had been warned the day be!
fore of What was to come Bill Proctor
swore he would not leave his cell alive,
and as he was powerful man and
hard to handle, one of the mob shot
him with pistol. Immediately after
ward charge of buckshot was fred at
him and as he fell volley of pistol
shots were fred. About 80 balls en-
tered his body. After Proctor was
down man entered the cell and placing
a pistol at the head of the fallen man,
pulled the trigger and thus died the
! most dangerous man in Logan county
|, The mob then took Dink Proctor
and his son Arch out OF their cells and
bound their hands after the jailer had
made an unheeded plea for mercy for
the father. The mob, which had now
increased to 300 men, escorted the
prisoners to three-limbed cedar tree
on the Nashville road and strung
father and son dip side by side. Their
bodies were cut down in the morning.
The mob came from Adairville and
they cut all the telegraph wires leading
from that point in in order to prevent
notice being given Of their coming,
Mrs. Proctor, wife Of Dink and mother
OF Arch and Bill, was asleep in hotel
here when the lynching took place.
She had come to attend tho examining
trial, and Arch begged the mob pitt
fully to be allowed to see his mother
before he was hanged, but his request
was refused.
Arch Proctor killed Aaron and Doc
Grafton at Adairville, October "a. Bill
and Dink were charged with conspiring
to have the Craftons killed. Their
trials were set for yesterday.
Bill Proctor was one of the four who
was charged with hanging Ed Trauber
about two years ago. He has killed
several men and has been tried four
times for his life, but always escaped
on trial, and this fact caused the mob
to take the law in its own hands in the
present case.