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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-25
KNIVES WERE USED.
Monastery Captured by Philippine
Island Rebels.

MADRID, Spain. Sept. PA dispatch from
Hong Kong says that the rebels at Cav
ite, Philippine Islands, captured the monas-
tery there and massacred the monks, put
ting them to death with knives.
Spanish warships afterwards started a
bombardment of the rebel position but the
shots fell short and no harm was done to the
insurgents.
The dispatch adds that more than 100
rebels who had been captured by Spaniards
were flung into small dungeon at Manila.
The next morning 81 of the prisoners were
found dead, they having been sufrocated
during the night.
The spaniards with the object of striking
terror among the sympathizers Of the rebels,
make it practice to execute the prisoners
publicly. The men are taken out In patches
and shot before the eyes Of any one who de-
sires to witness their death.
The dispatch further says that the rebels
are making headway in the interior.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-25

Ii Hung Chang said the Chinese
laborer was superior to the laborer of
any other nationality because he
possessed in a higher degree the three
great virtues-thrift, economy, tenn
perance. "But the great statesman"
declares the New York World.
Overlooked a greater virtue than any
of these, great though they be. That
is the virtue of ambition capacity
and inclination to improve. This
virtue the Chinese laborer has not.
And that is why he is not on the one
hand desirable or on the other hand
dangerous.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-25

The British army has rejected be-
cause of a false tooth man who
sought to enlist. Had the decayed
tooth been left in its place, or even
had it been stopped, it would not have
mattered busthe fact OF possessing
one mot grown on the premises" dis
qualified him for tine service of his
queen. A lad was rejected by the
naval surgeon because his toes were
slightly curled, although this did not
prevent his walking or running in any
way. Still, forced marches do not
often fall to the lot of naval officers.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-25
POWERS PLURALITY 48,377.
OfficiaI Returns Give Reeds Pin.
raIity 1854.

AUGUSTA. Me, Sept. 22--The following
was the vote for governor and congressman,
as compiled from official returns to the see
retary of state Powers g. 764. Frank "a 3S7,
Ladd 1861. Bateman 1892. Clifford 6O4. scat
terig 20 total vote l23, 7G3: Powers plural
ity 1887.
Vote for congressman: lst district. Reed
10. .33s. Staples S.79l, Clark 592. Campion
1876 I'd district. Dingey 22.3iS Levensaler
s,426, Ogier 412, Allen l,ll6 Sd district.
Miliken 20.s69. Holway s.O06. Thompson
615. Lancaster I,i6S: 4th district. Boutelle
y .317, Chase 9.1ll, Park sl1. Chapman 959.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-25
BOSTON LETTER.
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS.
BuIanch Front l. Now Secure.

bulHhcn rOnt l. Now secure.
The advocates 0f the preservation
of the Bultinch front of the State
House can breath easy now, for tue
victory gained at the last session Of
the General Court has been made Sc
cure by tue prompt action of the act
ing governor, the president of the Senate
aud the e,ker Of the House. These
gentIel en- appointed by act OF the
Leglsla, the committee to look af-
ter the prese rvation of the front, have
approved all the plans submitted by
the architects designated by them a
few months ago. All that now re-
mains Is that tue statehouse coustruc-
ton commissioners execute those
plans
This is the way it is intended to
preserve and restore the now famous
front: Foundation walls to be under
pinned throughout, both exterior and
interior, except the rear or north wall
which has been taken care OF bv the
commissioners In charge of the rest of
the work. The basement floor Is TO
be constructed throughout, except the
brick walls, with new floors and par
titions, ali absolutely tireproof. with
ample support for the first story. On
the first story there will he new fire.
proof floor throughout, probably of
iron beams with terra Gotta arches.
The outside walls to be stripped to the
brick work and replastered on stiff
fened wire lath.
The walls OF Doric hall are to be
refurred with freproof blocks and
a hreproof ceiling to be hung from
the hoor OF the Representatives cham
Der above. The present columns aud
pedestals of Dorlc hall, about which
30 much has been said, will be re-
placed by iron columns, surrounded
by hard plaster and marble, reproduc-
lug the iron form of the present
work.
The floor of the entire second
story will be replaced by iron beams
aud terra Gotta arches, aud the floor
of the Representatives chamber will
be suitably Inclined. The treatment
of the doom will be the most interest
ing part OF the work. A new structure
of steel ribs will be built inside the
present construction without disturb
ing the latter, attaching the two to-
gether, and there will be cover be-
tween the two of plaster on wire lath.
The new construction is to be built
up from steel trusses carried inside
the four brick walls of tue central
square ant bearing on the eight brick
piers at the angles of the square or on
steel columns. A tireproof staircase
will be constructed from tue base OF
the dome to the cupola. All roofs,
except the dome, are to be new, Of
steels covered with two-iuch plank,
plastered beneath on wire lath As IN
the annex. The. outside woodwork Is
to be renewed wherever found IN
sound This scheme, 1t is claimed, will
make the front sounder than ever, and
it is going to cost the limit to do it.
The ornamentation OF DorIc hall is
not embraced in the plans, 1t being
believed aad supposed that another
legislature would take care OF finish
ing touches. 1t is understood tuat
the work will be started within a few
days
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-25
FAIRHAVEN CATCHES 1T.
Much Damage Done, But No Person
al Injuries.

FAIRHAYEN, Mass Sept. 22-This town
was visited by a cyclone about eight o clock
in the morning. which in point Of severity
was worse than the great gale ut September
1874
1t lasted but three minutes, hut in that
short space Of time there was q very large
amount OF damage done 10 property. 1t was
confined mostly to the central part Of the
town. aud was about half Il mile wide.
Large trees Were torn up by the roots, Chin
news were blown down, windows removed
from many of the residences and limbs be-
came eutangIed and impeded travel II Il
great extent. Roofs were removed from
several barns and houses. A large schooner
which was being hauled up on the marine
railway was blown back into the water.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-25
REDUCING EXPENSES.
Gut ofS166. 800 Made in the Annual
Expenditures.

WASHINGTON. d. C., Sept. pa reduc-
ton Of -l56, 500 il tlfe expenditures on ae-
count of the collection of customs revenue
Ter the current year has been ordered by the
Secretary of the treasury, the reduction be-
ing divided among the following ports in the
SUNS named
Hbsny, 81 900 Baltimore. Sl2 900 Bos-
ton, $4,000 Buffalo, $500; Plattsburg
81 900 Cincinnati. So 900 Cleveland. 81
600 Pembina, $1,000 Detroit $4,000
Duluth, So. 900; Port Huron. So, 900: Kansas
City, % 600 Mobile, $1,000 Newport News,
5000 New York. $50, 900 New Orleans.
$500 Pensacola. $1,000 Philadelphia,
S25, 900 Ceder Keys. $4,000.
The manner in which this reduction is to
be made Is left TO the collector. He can
either reduce his force. furlough his men
without pay or cut down the annual salaries.
The appropriation for the service made 10y
Congress is S5, 800. 900. Last year the amount
expended was 81 500, 900.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-25
spain stiII Pays the Interest.

WASHINGTON. D. c.. Sept. 22-United
States treasurer Morgan recently mailed to
ninety-one citizens OF the United States
checks aggregating 52s, 500, being the fifty
sixth annual payment of interest. at about
.0475 percent, on allowed claims against the
government Of Spain originating prior to
1884, the payment Of which was provided for
by the treaty Of that year. The amount OF
the claims allowed by Spain was S599, $50
which the Spanish government has so far
failed to pay, although repeatedly urged to
do so by this government, The interest.
however, is paid regularly each September
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-25
Essex County Herald.
~ H. BISHOP. Publisher.
ISSUED EVERY FRIDAY
Al
ISLAND POND, VT.
TERMS: 81 so Per Year, in Advance
BISMARCK'S VIEW.
Writes to Governor Culberson on
Bimetallism.


DALLAS. Tex. sept g2-G0veru0r Cui-
ber,Uu on July wrote 90 prince Bismarck
asking for his views on bimeta.li-m and the
likelihood 0f the United states government
being able 70 adopt and maintain such a
financial policy independent Of any other
nation. Prince Bismarck answered as fol-
lows.
Fri-dnchsrhge. 1896.
H9uOred Sir-Your esteemed favor Of July
has been duly received. | have always
hal prediction Tor tiIrr4.ism. Uut I
would not. while in Office. claim MY views
Of the matter To be infaIlibly true when ad-
vauned against the views Of experts.
I hold 10 this very hour that il would be
advisable TO bring about between the nations
chiefly engaged in the worlds commerce a
mutual agreement in favor Of the establish
m-nt Of bimetaliism.
Considered from a commercial and indus
trial standpoint. the United States are freer
by far in their movements than any
nation Of Europe. and hence if the
people Of the United states should
find il compatible with thri- interests
10 take independent action in the direction
OF bimetallism | cannot but believe that such
action would exert "a most -aluta-y influence
upon the cOnsumuatl0n Of international
agreement. and the coming into this league
gi every European nation.
Assuring YOU If nay highest respect l IT,
main, your most obedient servant
Er-gaprE
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-25

The report of the Crown Reef Gold
Mining Company, of South Africa,
for the past year is interesting as show
ing the proftableness ofmining in that
region. The capital of the company
is 5000, 600, on which the profits, after
writing off $50, 100 for depreciation,
were S772, 585. There were, it seems,
during the year three dividends, one
of twenty five and two OF fifty per
cent. In the eight years of the COM
pany's existence the dividends have
aggregated 369 per cent. The work
ing costs are So per ton, including
depreciation.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-25

BOSTON, Mass, sept. 22-The Fitchburg
railroad announces their annual popular
New York excursion for Thursday. October
Ist. Tickets only $500 for the round trip,
good going via Albany and the Hudson river
steamers to New York and the Fall River
line to Boston. The special train leaves.
the Union station, Boston. at $50
a. II. October 1st. The excursion includes
a trip through the famous Hoosac Tunnel.
Tickets are on sale at $50 and 300 Wash
ington street and at Union station ticket
office, Boston. The number Of tickets will
positively be limited.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-25
THEY MAY BUY THE ROAD.
Syndicate Said to Have Been
Formed to Take Union Pacific.

WASHINGTON, D. c.. Sept. 22-General
Wade Hampton, commissioner Of railroads,
and W. J. Coombs Of New York government
director of the Union Pacific railroad. were
in the city to confer with secretary Francis
over the forthcoming reports relating to the
Pacific corporations, and particularly as to
the Union Pacific railroad.
The proposition in regard to this railroad
contemplates a foreclosure. covering the main
line Of the Union Pacific and the central
branch. in Kansas and Colorado. uniting
Kansas city and Denver. The claim OF the
United States. under its second lien, now
amounting to about SCI 600. 600. it is said.
is to be paid in cash by the purchasers
at percentage amounting to about $50
900 900.
1t is further stated that syndicate has
been organized to purchase the road on these
terms. provided the assent Of Congress can
be secured to the arrangement.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-25
DON CARLOS MAY BE KING.
His supporters Ready to Take Ad-
vantage OF Il Reverse in Cuba.

Carlist deputy, openly proclaimed recently
that the direction Of the Cariisu- WJEi1 soon
pass into the hands Of their military leaders,
adding that the tar.i>t> We're psrla .tiy or
ganized in almost every province, aGd
that they We're prepared 10 take advantage
OF any favorable opportuuityto take the Gy3d
again in support Of their ehiefJain, Don
Carlos de Bourbon, duke Of Madrid. who
claims To be the rightfuI heir to the throne
Of Spain.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-25
NNIN. POND Vt ERIDAY 1oc
General Vermont News.

The reunion Of the l2th Vermont regiment
was held 10 Burlington rerr,ltly. aud Was
attended By about 20 member, uf tl- society.
The following officers were elected s-r-f-
dent, Roswell Faruhau OF Bradford . ~esre-
tary and treasurer b. j. b srdy uf Burllug-
ton executive committee. l.. G.. Kingsley of
Rutland, J. H. H0lt0u. " ". Walker aaI q.
/. Hasar Of Burlington aud !. h. Darling Il
Chelsea. IL was voted t. hold the next r.
union in Burlington. the time 10 be decided
10y the executive committee.
The biggest blast ever fired in Woodbury.
was made at ClaPp- quarry ou the line u
the Woodbury. granite "uWTaus branch Of
the railroad Ias- week. Isrr- ar.- 3f pow
der were used and one block measuring
1900 feet was thrown off and another meas
uring 800 feet. Both rolled over 90 where
they will assist IN holding up the only fll of
any importance on the line The quarry
face left il much better than before and the
additional value Is estimated at quite a con-
siderable sum.
An interesting incident occurred in Ben
nlngton recently. large American eagle
flew from the mountains and perrh-d on the
ball that surmounts that 2U-tuol nag->taf
upon the lawn Of A L. thiiIs. near his Hill
side residence. and from which the American
tag was flying. The remarkable exhibition
was witnessed by several people. and prob
ably a similar occurrence has never been
known. The flagstaff wa. one. thar was prt
up by Custer post on the Fourth Of Juiv dur
iuc Mr.. Chiij- absence il England, aud I'D
on the siph" the bird OF liberty rested as
though ny right 10 refuge from the storm,
or from som" hunter Prosecutions.
The steam saw mill ut ". Il. Northrup. in
West DANDY. was burned 10 the ground a
few Iays ago. The mill closed AZ } %. m -.
and when the 1re wa- discovered the liam Is
hal made such progress that nothing could
u" ~aN"G. ih~ loss l. estimated at $1,000,
and the Insurance J. reported 10 Dee : ] 600.
lhe iirr Is supposed o. have caught from the
furnace
Three men 10 q team. the father and ION,
named st Henri. aai Mr.. Bsutin attempted
I" cross the trasA az Norton IN front Of the
express train. lhr two latter were killed
and the father injured So tha; he cannot
survive.
There il an unusually good rrepgftytaceo
in the southern part oi the state.
Owing 70 i.I health. John y. Baxter has
resi- Sued the pr -jtaarv ot the Merchants
national bank Rutland. Dr. John 4 Mead
has been rirrrrd % iil tine vacancy and y
T. Kingsley has been chosen vice president
In the place "t Mr. Mead. Mr. Baxter has
"""" tT'-Ilel. gi the bans since IL was or
sAhhF" Ia 1879.
George Is. BaliouGh al -mIl1v- % the
Berlin bridge company. fell from the new
iron work on the Cheshire bridge at Spring
field into the water about - feet lie struck
feet first IN about Is feet of water rose once
and began swimming f1r the shore. He only
t1rka few strokes. when h.. went down
again and did not come Up.
4 good story /. trnu,,bt from - Paul hv
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-25

PAWTUCKET. R. l., Sept. - This city
was visited by the most terrific thunder
storm in its history at just after O'Clock in
the morning. 1t became so dark that peo-
pie could rot see plainly across the streets
and lights had to be used in the houses.
Heavy rain. accompanied by violent wind
and incessant thunder and lightning, fol-
lowed for period oG about 10 minutes, In
that time it did much damage.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-25
Essex County Herald.

The Jacksonville Times Union says
visitors to Florida next winter Who
last year saw so plainly the effects of
the freeze will be astonished at the
wonderful recUperation displayed oy
the groves now SO rapidly regaining
their old-time glory.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-25

The time record for freight delivery
between England and Chicago was
broken a few days ago, when large
consignment of goods reached a whole
sale house nine days and fifteen hours
after it left the dock at Southampton
in the hold Of the American Line
steamship st. Louis.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-25

CHICAGO H.. Sept flowing to the
enormous crop of grapes in Michigan this
season, grapes are now selling in st. Jo-
seph at the price Of hard coaI-eI per ton. A
South Water street merchant said that many
Michigan farmers had already stopped pick
ing grapes. as there was not enough money
at the present price to pay for shipping
packing and commissions.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-25

BERLIN, n. H., Sept 22-The lumber
mills, cabinet factory, grist mills and con-
siderable lumber owned by the Berlin man
ufacturing company, We're destroyed by
fire. The burned building covered a large
area near the railroad depot. A large num-
Der of men will be thrown out OF employ
ment. The loss is about $50. 600, and is
partially covered by insurance.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-25
Steel From Low SILICON Pig.Iron.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, sept. 22-Final tests
in steel making from Alabama low silicon
pig-iron by the Hawkins process at the JEFF
feFs6n steel companys plant here were pro-
nounced highly satisfactory by the expert
metallurgists present from Chicago, Cleve-
land. Pittsbutg and other places. The ex-
perimental plant will now be enlarged TO
produce 500 tons daily.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-25

ST. JOHNS, n. f., Sept, 22-Gold has
been discovered in Ferryland, south Of st.
Johns, and it is claimed to be in paying
quantities Prospectors are tiocking thither.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-25
A Real Old Folks Reunion.

BOSTON Mass, sept. q Septuagena.
rians numbering $50. whose combined age.
aggregate II. .422 years. all members Of the
Weymouth old folks association. held a
reunion in that town They chose the Rev.
Elmer c. Howett, ninety-one years old. for
their president.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-25
Chinn-CarIisle.

LEXINGTON, KY, Sept. 22-NIiss Annie
Carlisle, cousin Of secretary Carlisle. and
George Chinn, son OF colonel Jack Chinn,
the race-horse starter and politician. were
married here and left for Washington, whore
the bride is well known. having frequently
assisted Mrs. Carlisle in receiving.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-25

WASHINGTON D. c., Sept 22-The presi-
dent has appointed John Ridgley Carter Of
Maryland to be second secretary of the en-
bassy of London. Mr. Carter is Balti-
moresn, Who has been the past two years
Ambassador Bayard's private secretary.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-25
FOUR LIVES LOST.
Premature Explosion of Dyna-
mite at Clinton, Mass.
WOrkmen In Nashua River Tunnel
Blown to Pieces.

CLINTON Mass. sept. 22-The most seri-
Gus accident that has occurred on the
Nashua river tunnel of tire Metropolitan
water basin at this place happened at six
clock at night at shaft No = which Is To-
eated within % feet of Ram-dei pond, near
the Clinton and Boylston town lines
At that hour a premature explosion Oi
dynamite occurred while five employees were
at work in the shaft. and three of them were
instantly killed and a fourth victim expired
before the ambulance could reach the Clin-
ton hospital. A NTH workman Is at the hos
pitaI and is not expected to live having suf-
fered d fractured skull. while his body and
limbs are filed with pieces of Jagged rock.
The accident occurred just at the time the
men We're preparing for the usual afternoon
blast. and how the explosion came to its
deadly work will probably be never definitely
known. None of the officials at the works
are able TO give an explanation but it Is
the opinion Of some OF the f0rrmen at
the shafts that fash Of lightning i respon-
siole for the deadly work. The dead are:
ANDREW KELLY. foreman Of the day
shift at this shaft. married. He leaves a
widow and five children living in New Jer-
sey.
WILLIAM GREEN, ,colored, a single young
man.
JAMES PERRY, colored
REDDY Carroll, c0lored.
When the men at the top Of the ground
heard the report Of the discharge of the
blast they were filed with CONSERVATION,
and for q while stood transtixed with fear, not
daring to 60 below to witness the terrible
sight which they knew would be before them
At length the elevators were lowered, and
the sight that met their eyes was one that
all the party will remember d. long a. they
live. There, among piles Of jagged and
ugly rocks, lay the mangled and mutilated
bodies Of their five comrades some Of them
torn in pieces almost beyond recognition.
while portions of their arms and legs were
scattered about the walls Of the subter-
ranean passages.
The men who were alive when they reached
them were at once taken to the top of the
shaft, and medical examiner O'Connor and
DR.. James ]. Goodwin of this town who
were summoned, were Oh the scene within
Is minutes. and dressed the wounds OF the
men as best they could in the rain and thun-
der storm which ragged at the time. The
Clinton ambulance started for the town with
its load Of human freight but James Perry
died Just as Lancaster Mills bridge was
reached.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-25
Release of an American Ordered

HAVANA, Cuba, Sept 22-Captain general
Weyler has ordered the release Of Alfredo
Hernandez Huguot an American citizen,
who was arrested two weeks ago. His re-
lease is conditional upon his leaving Cuba.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-25

Mrs. Charlotte Smith, president Of the
Woman's rescue league Of America, Is plan
ming great crusade for the moral reforma-
tion of New York She expects to take up the
work OF reform dropped by DR.. Parkhurst
some time ago,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-25

BRISTOL, Pa, Sept. pa severe hail
storm broke the windows in nearly every
house and all the mills in town. After the
storm boys gathered dead sparrows by the
basketful.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-25

TORONTO, Canada, Sept. 22--In conse-
quence of the free silver agitation. Canadian
banks are safeguarding themselves by de-
manding settlement in gold
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-25
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Arthur ]. and Gerald Balfour have
been declared failures, so far as British
politics Is concerned. They are nephews
Of Lord Salisbury. Comments upon the
subject Of hyppotism are Unnecessary