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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-08-14
Geese Killed by Hail.

Hailstones, the size of pigeon eggs,
according to W. G. McKinnell. of
Melita, Manitoba, writing in the Lon.
don Field, killed 105 Canada geese
during heavy thunder storm re.
Gently near Sauris, Manitoba. A
farmer named Coulter found a large
flock of the geese killed or disabled
after the storm, and after killing the
living ones with stick went home
and got wagon and took the geese to
Saurls and sold the lot at fifty cents
each. He took in $50. 80 for his wind
fall.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-08-14
Siberia To-Day.

Siberia is reported to have at the
present time a population Of over
6, 600. 600, and throughout the coun'
try there are but >, 522 schools. $50 OF
these being in cities. The total num-
Der of pupils in these schools Is
placed at 70, 306. 1t is said that
Russia now proposes to establish
popular school system in Siberia.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-08-14

Thirteen is bakers dozen with
most nations. In Italy II Is called a
"cobbler's" dozen. There Is tradi'
ton that formerly law compelled
cobblers to put twelve nails around
the edge of a boot, heel, aud that
when nails were cheap, IA centre nail
was driven in the heel ''ior luck. ~
Shoe and Leather Reporter.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-08-14
Over 500 600 PLEDGED

Old ORCHARD, Me-, Aug. TAI rec
ords of camp meeting collections were
broken here, when Rev. DR.. A. b. Simpson
of New York, the renowned Christian ALI
ance leader, raised a10l, 324 raised for for
eign missions. Gold and silver, greenbacks,
rings, diamonds, rubies, opals heirlooms. a
piano, corporation stock and a homestead
We're included among the contributions.
1t was sensational climax to the fort
night meetings held here under the Chris
tian Alliance auspices.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-08-14

There are in the United States 200, 900
machinists, 10000 toolmakers, $4,000 boiler
makers, 10000 patternmakers, $50, 900 cars
penters and joiners, 200 900 masons and
brleklayers, 5000 contractors and builders,
5000 plumbers, gas and steam filters, $780,,
goo stationary engineers and flremen, 100,-
OOO locomotive engineers and flremen, 3d.
200 electric railway and light employees, 3d.
200 cabinetmakers, carvers and woodwork
erss, $4,000 civil, mechanical, electrical and
mining engineers.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-08-14
Edinburgh as n Gift Taker.

some one who refused to disclose
his name has offered to give $500, 600
to the city of Edinburgh, Scotland, to
build a Town Hall. During the last
lew Jew years the city has received ST.
900, ZOO in gifts.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-08-14
Personal.

ANY ONE who. has been benefited BY ia.
use of DR.. Williams Pink Pills, Wlll receive
information NJ much value and interest By
writing To Pink Pills. Z. o. Box liE!, Fui.a,, Pa
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-08-14

Within five years the City Of New York
has had added to the number uf vehicles
that use the streets at least 200, 600 bicycles
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-08-14
Glddness Comes

WITH a better understanding OF the
w transient nature OF the many phys.
zeal ills which vanish before proper ef.
torts-gentle efforts pleasant efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge that so many forms Of
| sickness IRE not due to any actual dis.
ease, but simply 10 q constipated condi.
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt.
ly removes. That is why it is the only
/ remedy with millions of families. aniis
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness, without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. tits therefore
all important, in order to get its bene'
fetal effects, TO note when You pur'
chase, thatyou have the genuine article,
which is manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only, and sold by all rep
utable druggists.
II IN the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, then laya'
tives or other remedies are not needed,
If afflicted with any actual disease. one
may be commended tothe most skillful
physicians, but if in need of a laxative,
then one should have the best, and with
the Observation-Disclosures, Syrupot
Figs stands highest and is most largely
usedand gives most general satisfaction
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-08-14

Think oft, ladies; YOU can permanently beau
tlfyyour observation-disclosures sulphur soap.
Hills Hair &Whisker bye, bIacS or brown, soc,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-08-14

STRAWBERRY PLANTS FREE Absolutely
choicest varieties. Send postal 10 AMERICAN
GARDENING. P. 0. Box 1927, New York, or facts.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-08-14

In Australia there are 1900, 900 people o
Irish birth. NESS
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-08-14

Mrs. winslow's Soothing syrup for RI ldreu
teething. sOftens the gums, reduces iuiI8nu.a.
ton, aliays pain, cures wind collie. s5r. .Jr-.e
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-08-14
All Disorders of the LIVER.
GAR. Veterans Can Save So to S12.

GAR. Veterans Can Save So to $12.
The Canadian Pacific railway $500 Line
have just published a neat and very com
prehensiye itinerary of the trip to the Thir-
tieth National Encampment at st. Paul,
showing clearly how veterans and their
friends can save 50 to $12 by using that
line, and announcing extra and special ac-
eommodations for this particular occasion.
Copies may be obtained by addressing H. j.
Colvin, 1877 Washington street, Boston.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-11

The Venezuelan Blue Book.

Washington City. March e-The blue
book the subject OF the Venezuela
boundary, published by the British govern
ment. has reached Washington city. aHd
advance copies are now In possession Of tho
British ambassador and the state Depart
ment There are I'm reality two volumes.
one of about $50 pages OF text. and another
containing about a dozen charts. The sub
stance Of the former has been well set ont
in the abstract of the volumes sent by ca
hle by the Associated Press from London
As 10 the charts. they are exceedingly IN
,e-esting TO the cartographist. by reason OF
the fidelity with which these quaint draw
ings Of the old geogrsphers and explorers
are reproduced in color. but as far as new
matter is concerned they are distinct dis
appointnent and our Venezuelan eornmis~
sicn is In possession Of all the da'a con-
tair ed In the charts. thanks to their sys-
temstic effort 10 collect an of the inforula-
ticn obfainahie by their own eNeriioTS. A
significant feature of the charts thus FUR
plshed from British sources is that one and
all appear to define the limits OF Dutch set
Elements almost entirely 10 the east or ths
Pomaron river. and 10 show that up 10 tna
close Of the last century the only settle
,nent In the neighborhood OF that river was
on the east bank. ard established by tho
Snan nfsh CapIchtns.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-11
Continued Rioting In spain.

Madrid. March io.--Therc was n serious
anFi-Amerlcan riot AT Salamanca yes.er-
,tay evening Students burned American
flags amid the acciama tons OF the crowds.
Gendsrmes charged the rioters and dis
persed them temporarily. The students
reassembled. and gathered another mon
about them The prefect exhorteh mo
students TO dlsperse. bns they only hoois
FINALLY the prefeci was compelled to cali
nnou the police for protection. Gendarmas
again charged the rioters. VINO met the On
yIsnsbf with showers Of stones. order
vas finally restored. The university has
been closed
barcelona. March u The anit-Amtri-
can continent here Is increasing Instead OF
.hssing The local newspapers are tanning
,ba aare They state that the United
s,stcz can put only 900" men into tbs
estd and that the American navy Is nut
a rifle superior to the spanish Careful
Investigation shows conclusiVciy mat
snanish politics have had big hand In
,b1 p,rceIona disturbances. Nearly All us
tr,shit.nsS here are Galatians. and the
r.taIans almost IN "A man are keplbIi-
c,rs They are heartily opposed 10 the
,-ssen. government. and are making aeru-
.rs,rafions here against the United states
,,,,,s ,hs direct purpose of p'iit tbs gov
,"r,r,e,t in a hole and possibly causing
t,s overthrow. There ~ absolutely no en-
.h,,s,sr rn here over the Cuban war. When
yer the troops start for Cuba they are
not evsn given a cheer.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-11

London March i0.-Gen. Booth. OF the
Salvation Army. has cabled MANIFESTO
to the salvation Army in New YORK.
Rramwell Booth also has manifesto IN
today's War Cry. in which he says the
fidelity of the American troops Is un-
shaken. and warns the army against
''misrepresentations by the anti English
American press" He also says the gem
erals heart is torn and sorely wounded.
but he is determined to carry on the gov
ernment without respect to persons
A representative Of the Associated Press
asked Gen Booth today for an expression
Of his opinion on the trouble In the saliva
ton Army In the United States. The gen.
erai said: "BaliingtoD's action is mex
plicahle, and is a heart-hreaking blow to
me still hope the differences may be
snoothed over. and | cabled TO Ballins-
ton last evening the assurance that VI was
still not too late for forgiveness. and
begging him 10 come to England, that l
might pray with him. lie has, however.
not answered" Gen. Booth was asked
what effect he thought Bailir gtcn Booth :
new movement would have on the Saliva
;ion Army. He replied: Il do not think
the movement will affect the army. which
/ hope will unitedly pursue its work on
the original lines
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-11
fe'tifogging in the Prepara-
tion Of English Blueboek.
EXPOSED ev LONDON PAPER.
venezuela Has Prepared a Book Civ.
ing Her Side Of the Case.
From These Two Volumes the Amera.
can Commission win Draw Mo.t OF
Their Information Great Britain
Rejected the Pops's Mediation in
1894.

London. March 1.-THE Chrootcle this
morning calls attention TO what IL alieses
70 be garhled and perverted summary
OF the Spanish archives OF issa, published
on page e@l OF the Venezuelan bluebpok.
The Chronicle adds: 1T will thus be seen
now nimsy is the English claim that tho
Dutch handed us the coast from the Rrn-
aron to the orinoco by the treaty of Mum
ster The evidence produced would not hs
considered for a moment in a court OF
law"
Washington City. March IA valuable.
addtti to the literature on the subject oe
the Venezuelan boundary was made p,,biiai
mere today through the issuance OF an OFF,
eisi history of the discussion between
venezuela and Great Britain on the Gui-
ana boundaries. This Is part of the case
prepared by the Venezuelan legation for
presentation 10 the United States comnnis-
SION which Is at present dealing with the
Vexed boundary dispute. IL makes ss5
pages OF closely printed matter. the vol
ume being almost as large that lust is
sued by the British foreign office in exlsla-
nation Of the British side
As It's caption indicates. this voaIme ia
strictly historical. and in no place does it
exhibit line of argument OUTSIDE of tho
diplomatic notes exchanged In ssie past.
Chronoloeically the volume covers notes
and correspondence as far back as 1922.
ana the history Is brought doWn.to include
the celebrated olney note of last July the
two responses OF Lord Salisbury the
message of Mr.. Cleveland on the usips-
,ion and the Joint resolution passed by
congress authorizing the appointment of
the American commission TO define tho
true boundary line. Thus the volume
makes q most complete and .compendions
history Of the entire case from a Vene-
zuelan standpoint. From a careful per-
usal OF the volume II cannot be noted that
any new matter has been brought TO Hght.
and In fact this volume. taken In connec-
ton with the British bluebook on Tho
same subject. Just issued. may be regsricd
as making up and setting out all the sub
staniial elements and facts upon which
our commission Will be obliged to rely in
arriving at a conclusion as TO the boanI-
ary line
One feature OF the past correspondence
which. II not new. has not been brought
to the attention OF the public in detail re-
Gently, is the fact that IN 1894 an earnest
effort was made by the pope. at the in
stance OF the president OF venexueia. To
compromise the differences between Ven-
ezula and Great Britain. The details OF tho
failure OF the project. being reeited 10 the
Venezuelan government by word OF mouth
OF the papI delegate. are not set out in
correspondence, but IL is evident from the
book that the refusal OF the British gov
ernment to entertain such overtures was
firm and final
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-11

,,.sr,a. March l0.-The Heraido today
,,,,hisshes teiegrsms saying that the news
,r,a,srz of chile and Mexico support Spain
"a condemn the absorbing and domi-
nser,pg policy OF ths United States
a rarphie, has besn published here. en-
,,,i.t .sThe United States vs. Spain.
,,b,ch Is believed to have been written BY
ar Minister Valera IL points out the al
Isyea injustice OF congress. and the writer
- n. believes there will be a rsvdision
of public opinion in the United States as
soon az the truth Is known lie resafas
IN. situation from an optimistic stand
ro,n;. eulosizss the American women ana
s.vS that tho men are afniable ana hos
rt;abis to strangers. when not oilnasd by
self-estecTD-
a dispatch from Barcelona says that
,h. merchants OF that city have agreed
y1t =. sell American products IN ths event
~ cleveland approving fhs Cuban be'iig-
sr.ncy resolutions. They have also opened
4. subscription toward a fund which Is 20
=. a.yotess TO the pure hsss CT warships.
Ta- CsrIist fetes have paased cE with
n,,, .rv incident worthy Of note
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-11
Much Alarm Over the Rio Janeiro.

San Francisco. March io.-As time passes
and no news is received from the missing
China steamer Rio Janeiro. alarm for the
safety Of the big Pacific Mall liner in
creases. The agents Of the company con-
tinue to give out assurances that the yeS-
sci Is all night. but the friends OF the
passengers and crew are not so confident.
The officers of the company are daily be-
sieged by crowds awaiting some tidnss
OF the missing ship. but SO far their Wig
lance has been unrewarded. Increased
anxiety Is also manifested IN marine In
surance circles. and II IS said that the
agents Of foreign companies which took
risks on the ship have been instructed 10
unload a good portion of the Insurance IL
possible.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-11
Rhode Island Republican Convention

Providence. r. l.. March 10 The Repno-
lican state convention adopted platform
emphatic in Its declaration for sound
n,nrsv The present state officers were
tenorninatsd by acclamation- Delegates
70 the national convention Will not be Sc
lected until after the state election on
April l.
iry .ha chair Mr Dyer said; The he
publican party OF Rhode Island has al
wavs been partisl 10 the state Of Maine,
and II this year the choice OF the party al
large shah fali upon her most eminent
statesman. 1; would rest upon no broken
Reed The platform declares for fro-
lection. and for "a financial policy which
recognizes every dollar TO De Of equal
value. for recognition OF the services Il
Survivors OF the civil war. ana for restTic-
tor Of irnr1isra,ion. IL si>1 iciorses the
recent acts OF Republican congress 20
increase The strength ana efficiency Of he
naval and military forces ~ the co'In,ry.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-11
IN THE HOUSE.
An Attempt 10 strike ont q southern
Mail Appropriation Defeated

Washington cry. March i9-Ine mouse
.oaav witnessed the perennial attempt TO
rut Of the appropriation for special rnaii
fe-tlftt.s between Boston. via New York
ars Washington CITY. 20 atlanta and New
orleans This appropriation has h>en car
80 in The postortlce hill since l~S- This
80 3. amounted % sIss 90. and coupled
z-,,h - were appropriations for special
faeintj4s between Kansas cry and New
ran Kan. and Chicago and Council Bluffs,
Ia The latter Items, however. went down
before points Of order An attempt vas
49,. - rule out the southern subsidy also
a a r.o,nt Of order. but Payne Of New
Yo~k ov-rruisd the point The postofflcs
hHl was not disposed Of
on motion of Sti-tt- Rep. Mass. bin
AS pazsast making one years con1inu-
srss reside nee m a ierrtc-- a prerequisite
10 obtaining a divorce The bill Is aimed
CsntlAue2 on Third pAGa
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-11

Albany " Y. March io-The senate
voted closure in the Raines excise hill. "a
10 IA The bill was put on its passage
and adopted. 81 to Is According TO SEN
ator Raines. the effects of the bill viii be
10 prevent corruption in excise boards, TO
stamp out low ginshops. ami to greatly re-
dEce sunday selling ard other violations
of law by saioonkeepers Although ne ex-
poets the number of drinking places to I've
reduced from . TO - per cent. he holds
that the Increase in the license fee vii,
prevent loss Of revenue.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-11
WEDNESDAY MARCH II.
i,dorssd- The convention indorsed Nc
Kinisy for president


Frankfort. Ky, March la.-By agreement
the Joint ballot tedsy was a mere formal
ity No quorum voted, and there was no
election
Cincinnati. March ia special - the
Commercial Gazette from Frankfort. Ky.
says Dunlop. the Republican contestant
for the Democrat Ksafrnan's seat IN the
house withdrew his contest today, The
Republican managers claim that the case
is in the hands of the house. and that Dun
lep hss no say in the matter. Furthermore.
they express the dsterm nation TO unseas
Kaufman tomorrow.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-11

New port. or. March lo.-The tug Rob
frts which returned from Alsea bar this
morning. reports that nothing has been seen
Of the schooner Free Trade since she ar
rived off the Aissa bar three weeks ago.
She carried crew Of SIX men. Fears are
entertained that she did not weather the
recent gale
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-11

Kokorso. Ind March 1o--The eleventh
district Republican convention. the rrst
To meat IN the state. renominaief Con-
gresham George " Steele Resolutions
we're reported indorsIng the Republican
national platform ~ is.z and rronoaEcinS
for cold and silver OF equal value IS
rasasy. The principle Of protection Vas
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-11
rlntt's County Indor.es Morton.

Owego y. Y. March fa.-The Repuhli-
cans OF Tiosa county in convention today
elected delegates 20 the state convention
headed by Thomas g Paatt. and passed
resolutions indorsing Gov. Morton as
presidential candidate
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-11

Steamer Lskme Will sail for Six-Aiis
creek direct March y. carrying passen-
gers and freight For Information call at
Games dock F. b Wakefield. agent
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-11

Asthmatic Troubles and Soreness 3f IN.
Lungs or Throat are usually overcome ny
DR. Il Jaynes Expectorant-a sure cura-
tive for Colds
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-11

The hnest Favored and REST oranges ever
sold IN Seattle. Per crate of one dozen.
- cents. Cooper x Levy. ia and 4as Com
uerc.&!. stree.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-11

ptd you get one OF those elegant oranges
=. Ssvha1Fsy We have fhsEn at a GEMS
nar Goxen. cooper 4 Levy. Iss and 100
Commercial atreet
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-11

C.ntlHue1 on Third PAss.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-08-07
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

Is the British house Of commons. on
the 3lst., Sir Matthew White Ridley,
the home secretary, announced that
DIR. Jameson and the other prisoners
who were convicted of taking part in
the Transvaal raid. would be treated
as irst-ciass misdcmeanants during
their terms of Imprisonment. Under
this ruling the severity of their treat
mcnt as prisoners will be greatly mod
flied.
DISPATCH fro-l bombay, on the
3lst, said: Except for the telegraph
lines, Bombay is isolated from the
outside world. Very heavy rains have
fallen of late. and the country in the
vicinity of the city Is Hooded. The
railroads are SO far under water that
it is impossible To run trains over
them.
A HURRICANE prevailed at Hong
Kong. on the 3oth. and considera BILE
damage was done to shipping in the
harbor. The British steamer Glen
Oaladh was totally dismasted. The
British steamer Mae Duff dragged her
anchors and collided with the Nor
| Ntkidn Nbthnti DUN htSotlo
were damaged.
MIR GLADSTONE was waited upon at
| Hawarden. on the 3Oth, by 100 MEM
bers of the Philadelphia Manu- factur-
ers' club. lie personally escorted the
visitors about the grounds and mar
rated the history of the castle To them.
The Americans were greatly pleased
by the warmth of their reception.
FIRE originating in Argulls opera
house in Grass Valley, Cal, on the
3Oth, rapidly spread until the whole
block was ablaze Twenty-Five houses
and business premises were totally de-
stroyed and IL others partly burned.
Total loss. about $50, 600
The executive committee of the Ma
tioral Irrigation congress met in Dem
| yer, Col. on the 3lst. and arranged the
programme of the annual meeting TO
be held in Phoenix, Ariz, December
Il. rs and II.
lunGE GEORGE CARPENTER, of the
| United States district for Rhode Island
and Massachusetts,. died, ON the 3lst.
in Kcs,vick. Holland. of paralysis of
the heart, while on European pleas
urc trip.
FAILURES throughout the United
States for the week ended on the 3lst,
as reported by X. q. Dun a Co. were
Isl, against POI for the corresponding
week Of last year. For Canada the
failures were 40, against 20 for last
lyear.
The Irish land bill passed its second
reading In the british house ~ lorls
on the 3is.