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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-08-28

Vanderbilt received a grand total of 149
bouquets, sixty of which were made in one
upper Fifth Avenue flower shop. As the
price of the bouquets ranged from $40 to
525. 50, 500 is Il conservative estimate of the
value Of the bouquets.
Miss Gertrude Vanderbilt is the second
child of Cornelius Vanderbilt. She is eigh-
teen years old and resembles her father. She
is very tall. slender girl, with dark hair
worn brushed back from her forehead large
flashing dark eyes, and wonderfully bril-
liant complexion. Her face is animated
rather beautiful, and is usually wreathed in
smiles She is a simple. unaffected girl and
il gracious in her manner as though $50, 900
year was not the sum which will 20 with
her like all the other girls in her family.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-08-28

both will be carefully stocked and thei1
banks beautiaed. The temporary house
stands inthe centre of vast tract of open
land that nature has left 1900 feet above the
level of the sea. 1t commands view of the
surrounding country for over 70 miles.
The intention of Mr.. Whitney. when he
purchased the property, was to establish
and perpetuate country home that would
be second to none either in the United
States or in Europe. He looked about for
several years before deciding on location,
I~..e. ti'Ns I.~s.'s-s ~ how
William Cullen Bryant lived. where Dr.
Oliver Wendell Holmes had his summer
house, where Nathaniel Hawthorne wrote
The Scarlet Letter. The House of Seven
Gables" ''Tanglewood Tales and "The
Wonder Book, where Charlotte Cushman
and Harriet Hosmer got their education and
where Henry Ward Beecher passed many of
the pleasantest days of his declining years
And in that LenoX he selected the most
picturesque spot in country that has al
ways been renowned for the beauty of its
scenery.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-08-28

Some years ago Prince Edward OF
SAKE Weimar, who was then visiting
in England, met the Prince of Wales
one day, and mentioned the fact that
he had just been playing a game OF
golf at the Ethan Club, whereupon
the Prince asked him where Ethan
was. This amused Prince Edward,
because one of the titles of the Prince
of Wales is Earl of Ethan.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-08-28

The twenty-inch gun Mt Fort Ham
ilton, New York Harbor, which was
the wonder of the world in 1875, is
to give place to more modern piece
of ordnance. The piece fired half
ton ball distance of two and a half
miles with charge of l25 pounds of
powder, but when the feat was sue
cessfully accomplished the officers in
charge are said to have counted their
men and breathed sighs of satisfaction.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-08-28
CLOCK COMPANY TO RESUME.
Brass Goods Concern Will, However,
Reduce Working Time,

WATERBURY, Ct, Aug. 25-The Water
bury clock company, which has been closed
The Benedict & Burnham manufacturing
company, one of the largest brass goods con-
Germs in America, has reduced its working
time to four days week. President Frisbie
stated that the serious dullness in the busi-
ness of the company is directly attributable
to the free silver agitation.
The rubber factories of Naugatuck, which
have been closed many weeks, are about to
start up again. Factories l and . of the G.
NJ Il. shoe company start ON full time on
new orders. The Glove company resumes
work after Sept. l.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-08-28

The report of the Commissioner of
Education shows total enrolment Of
16, 900, 900 pupils IN the various insti-
tutions of the land. During the year
1894 the value of school property in
the United States increased over $780,
100000. During the last twenty years
the value of school property in the
South has increased from SIG, 900, 900
to $50, ,OOO,0 900.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-08-28

submitted the question Of tho legality of the
meetings to distrrt-attorney Thomas, who
has returned favorable opinion. In view
of the persecution measured ont to the sin
gle takers by the authorities of Dover, Del, g,
the opinion is of interest.
Mr.. Thomas says that the advocates of the
single tax theory are free to do as they
please at such meetings, so long as they do
not advocate the commission of unlawful
acts and provided they do not obstruct the
free use of the streets or unreasonably inter
foIu with the cOml0rtaUlv vnivy...o.At sf
property He then quotes the first amend
ment to the constitution OF the United States
which provides. among other things, that
Congress shall make no law abrdging the
freedom of speech or of the press.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-08-28
benefit ofJ. W, KeIly's Widow.

ROSTON. Mass. Aug. 25-Arrangements
are rapidly progressing towards completion
for the benefit to the widow and family of
the late comedian, J. W. Kelly. to be held in
the Boston Theatre, Sunday evening, Sept.
27tR The names of prominent actors and
actresses, all personal friends of the de-
ceased. are being added to the program daily
and the success Of the benefit is assured.
The large number of volunteers from every
branch of the profession show the great es-
TEEN MIR. Kelly was held in with those he
came in contact during life. Manager Eu-
gene Tompkins has rendered the use of the
Boston Theatre and Baidwins cadet band
have volunteered to omen the concert.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-08-28
MILLS PASSED DIVIDENDS.
Quarterly Statement Shows Marked
Decrease in Amounts Paid.

FALLRIVER, Mass. Aug pa quarterly
statement of the dividends paid by Fall River
mills in the past three months, was issued
today by q. NJ. Hatfa"1s & Co., and it
holders on capital of S22, 1888 900. Nine of
the corporations listed have passed their
dividends, and the amount paid on the cap
ital invested is marked decrease, when
compared with amounts paid recently to
stockholders. 1t is an average of LA per
cent. on the above capital.
In the corresponding quarter, year ago,
254 per cent. was paid, and in the quarter
previous to this one per cent. was paid.
The Pocasset mills dividend is due in Sep
tember. The showing is unsatisfactory to
owners of stock but brokers say it is not an
unexpected one in view of the conditions
of trade in dry goods.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-08-28
II Was Sewalts Shin.

LONDON, England, Aug. 24-A cable
,rnm received from Santa Catharina says
7, hat the American ship Willie Rosenfeld,
commanded by captain Dunphy which sailed
from New York. April 90, for San Francisco,
has foundered 400 miles off the coast. Part
of the crew were saved and landed here, but
two boats containing IA persons are missing:
The Rosenfeld is owned by Arthur B. Sewall
4 Co., of Bath Me-, and was built In 1888 In
Bath, and was 2GG feet in length, "A feet VIDE
and n feet In depth.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-08-28
AGAINST Hoke Smiths Paper

NEW YORK. Aug. 25.--The sheriff today
received an attachment for 50, ,S97 against
.he Atlanta journal Co., of Atlanta, Ga,
lHoke Smiths paper in favor OF Z. II.
Nicoll. The latter collected that amount
Of advertisements here for the noted special
edition, and says he paid the com pany sl,Zoo
which had been transferred to him. The
Tnn.noI 60. refused to publish the advertise
mcnts in the special edition. The attach
nent % was served on the agent of the paper
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-08-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Whitney We're driven to the
New York yacht club wharf and taken aboard
the Valiant W. X. Vanderbilt's steam yacht.
The Valiant steamed down the sound to New
London, New Haven and Wilson's point.
where a special train was in waiting to con-
vey the bridal party to the Berkshire hills.
1t is safe to say that no American girl has
ever received such magnificent tokens of her
friends regards as has Miss Vanderbilt. Her
jewel casket already entOmbed over $780, 900
worth of gems and other pieces represent a
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-08-28
MISS VANDERBILT'S DEBUT
Her Entrance Into Society Was a
Grand Affair Not Long Ago

Miss Gertrude Vanderbilt, daughter of
Cornelius Vanderbilt recently made her
social debut in New York city. The recep-
ton afforded fashionable folk their first op-
portunity of inspecting the interior of the
new Vanderbilt mansion The debutante,
who was dressed in simple white gown.
received her callers in the first of the
series of drawing rooms on the Fifth
avenue side of the house.
Dealers in flowers in New York had oc-
casion to hail the social debut of Miss
Vanderbilt into society with delight, Miss
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-08-28

A man talked of by the National Demo-
Gratis" as their nominee for the presidency
is general Z. $. Bragg. When the war broke
out he enlisted in the Union army and
served throughout the war, being promoted
throughout all the ranks up to that OF hrlga-
dier-general. In 1867 he was elected to the
state senate and served his district in Con-
gress in the 45th. 46th, 47th and 49th con
crosses In 1883 he was sent as minister to
Mexico.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-08-28

Europe, the United States and Can.
ada consume over 2, 200, 0O0pounds
of coffee annually. AS the plant is not
cultivated in any of these countries
the profits accruing to the coffee
growers on the small islands and in
other parts of the globe must be some
thing enormous.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-08-28
Claims the City ofLouisviIIe.

FRANKFORT. Ky. Aug. 25-E. Lee Flow
ers of Canton, Texas, has asked for certt-
fled copy of a patent issued to Thomas Lewis
in 1920, and thinks he has a clQim to the
whole of the land where Louisville now
stands. Stanley Brown Of the land Office.
investigating the matter, finds that such
grant or tract was conveyed to Lewis; that
it included the falls and river thereabOuts
also part of Indiana north to Clarksyille and
a portion of the section of the city along
Rpnr Grass Creek
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-08-28

Miss Kate sullivan was found in the Con-
necticut river by John kimball near the
Northampton line. 1t had the appearance
OF being in the water two or three days.
She disappeared from her home ON Lyman
street last week, and no trace Of her could
be found. 1t is thought that she threw her
self into the river in fit of temporary in
sanity. The body was removed to her home
ON INmHn street.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-08-28
FREE SPEECH IN WASHINGTON
Single Takers Can Talk, Says the
District Attorney, If Peaceful.

WASHINGTON. u. G.. Aug. - The sin
gle taxer, of Washington have been holding
outdoor meetings for he past three months
In a small palk just of Pennsylvania ave
nue., To guard against any infrartinn Of
the law they applied to the district commits
sion"r~ for permission. The commissioners
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-08-28

PORTLAND, Ore, Aug. 25IThe sound
-, anev democrats of Oregon held a conYen-
ton % here at which 80 delegates ,5o were prSs- e.
ent the majority Of whom Were Ieoer artop o OF
cals. platform denoune5h nderain% aie H','n the he
tne roaont ort' S5minIstration was adopted, eight
Pntas Present "u 70 the indianapolis convention be-
aoiegJtSf ,na sgsIacfed and a state committee noml
Ing nnfed sSi0bh which will nominate presidential
electors,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-08-28

NEW YORK, Aug. 23Ending a pleasant
trip of over three months on the continent,
accompanied by her son, and knowing that
her husband would meet her on her arrival
at the dock, Mrs. II. NJ. Stephenson, AZ years
old, of Boston, Il woman of wealth and re-
finement, threw herself over the rail of the
s. $. Spaarndam. In few moments she
disappeared from view Officers of the ship
lowered a boat and searched fruitlessly for
an hour.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-08-28

San Francisco is making bid for
the ten trade of this country, and an
endeavor is 10 be made to divert the
trade from the Suez route and from
the Puget Sound ports to that point.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-08-28

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Aug. 25The
Nelson mines, owned by the Nelson iron
company, are on fire. Entry No was dis
covered on fire and men were put to work
fighting the flames. No one was injured.
This is the mine and entry in which 20
miners lost their lives few months ago.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-08-28
Jews RaFPpd.

WASHINGTON, DC, Aug. 25-The Turk
ish legation has received the following com
munication from the sublime porte: 1--WE
have been informed that great number Of
Jewish families, who had emigrated from
Russia to the United States, intend to estab.
lish themselves in Turkey The access Of
the empire is expressly forbidden to the jew
ish amgrants."
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-08-28

No man has yet told the heart of the
Pennsylvania Deutch. Almost alone
among the non-English-speaking
peoples long established in our coun-
try, they await their revealer, says the
Philadelphia Telegraph.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-08-28

After January l, 1897, the city of
Glasgow, Scotland, will levy no taxes
of any kind. Revenues from city
street railways, lighting and water
plants will more than pay all expenses
of the city government.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-08-28

A statistician figures that if each
reader of daily paper spent but five
minutes over it-aud that is low es-
timato-the sum for mankind is equiv
alent to 100000 years per diem.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-08-28
BRYAN Hills Guest.

ALBANY. y. Y, Aug. 25-It is reported
here on apparently reliable authority that
senator Hill has extended u personal invi-
tdtiOn to Mr. Bryan to have him accept the
hospitality of Wolferts Roost. the senator's
suburban home. on the occasion Of Mr..
Bryaus visit to Albany.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-08-28
Minister Terrell to Resign.

FORT WORTH, Texas Aug. 25-It is un-
derstood here that A. W. Terrell, United
States minister to Turkey, either has re-
signed or soon will place his resignation in
the hands of the president, and within two
months will return to this country.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-08-28
Fred Bailey Gone.

EVERETT, Mass, Aug. 25.-Fred Bailey,
one of the most prominent and highly re-
spected citizens of this city, who has been
considered strictly sound in financial way,
has left town for parts unknown, owing his
creditors sum variousy estimated from
$50 900 to S100 600.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-08-28

SALEM Mass, Aug. 25-Bepjamin Shreve,
senior member of the Shreye, Crump Il Low
Company of Boston. died at his home, q
Chestnut street after Il long illness. He
was born in Salem. Feb. II. 1913, and was
desaeudah from Calob SnreVe, Who settled in
Mt, Pleasant. n. J.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-08-28

The South has paid enough for i'm.
ported mules in the last thirty wears
to buy every farm in every Southern
State
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-08-28
Essex County Herald.

This country used us 10000 acres
of timber a day in one way and an
other.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-08-28

Woman, advancing with RAPID
strides, Is accepting every opportunlN.
leap year offers. In Pennsylvania MrS.
Martha Gullman, fafter winning the
prize In a spike-driving contest seoio
the husband Of friend.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1896-02-22

completely filled the creyice; re-
tracing his steps, he pushed forward
in the opposite direction, meeting
with no obstacle for o considerable
distance. The cleft was of irreg-
ular width, but it's walls were perpen-
dicular and smooth, rising above his
head until their outlines were lost in
the gloom. At several points they,aP-
preached each other so nearly that he
had some difficulty in squeezing
through; but after the passage OF
one of the narrowest Of these
rocky straits he came out into
a large chamber, in which the
murky darkness was diluted by q
thin, stream of sunlight filtering
through hole in the roof. He stood
gazing upward at the small aperture
far above, wondering if it could be
used as an entrance without the help
of a rope ladder. The question had
scarcely taken shape before it's answer
appeared in the form of double row
of rude inches cut in the wall and run
ming in irregular lines up to the gasl,
III li1c FOOL. IN tue lille udAtP sduu d u
his feet he saw the imprint Of a mans
boot, and there were many more OF
them just beyond it. The explorer eS-
amned them carefully, and then sat
down upon rock to classify his find
ings. II wonder il haven stumbled
upon something that'll help Ludlow
outo" he unused. "This is evidently an
entrance to the coal mine that he
doesn't know about. It's quite clear.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1896-02-22

with little danger Of detection. The vic
tins are mostly persons llurrying hoIne-
ward to the ferries at dusk, WHO stop to
purchase fruit from the carts that line the
cutters of certain streets during the rush
hours. sSs X 5zE ss$5. 4
If the peddIer is disposed to be dishonest
he can swindIe with the greatest ease, for
everything is in his favor The customer
is in hurry and seldom more than
.glances at his change. AS 1t is counted ont
piece by piece into his open hard he can
no teil-taIe ring, as # s 1e money had been
put down on a counter 4. the i'm III,
u Itch the pei tercfl axes lole IN.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1896-02-22

], q, j; ]. q, ID 4. =;
/, 3 fnrt rcss 81 chara
49, +l.r.T.,.ea ~ ! ,,nca,nnv II ar,~s
..t.n,,;na reafv = Sin nnnoticed
+hrn,,.h tl,a ~ ac,,. -G
49, w., 4 ,,ey Ma icff The dining table
-. .,.,..,,ss..,I b;n ara sn,ent ths earlv
80, ,,fTs4hs ftarnnsnn +, 7w,annftieprjng
essi,, s1,ni,,t tlesT ,r,i3,,aoe I'm: ftryinr to
80 e i h;eb nffere5
:. cc,n1r,r,;sa. hat,vaer his ,veal.ness and
80 ,.,;, Has+er,s ~.
a.a,,.4;o,, III ,,,;+,, ~ me
tbat. cnr,nnslv tna;stent nrginp which
t9nd. ,,ar-alle, =. tha desire s, se., how,
na.r ma ..an crea,, - tle 1,rink sc q
,,..ac,,;cs ;v;thout ,,e;n,,, overhal /, need
= = ~ an,i;tv ,r, .,.l, nf1en lads 81
timorous nan 70 atten,nt That, which
.,ro,,,a maIe : brave one hesitate, anl,
when Pirohrand t;naIly welded 40 It's
I'm nortun;ty he turned ii steps toward
~ 800 ~ haa tonan y, 4,,a fcronoon
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1896-02-22

I. MILLIONS IN COUNTERFEIT COIN.
The making and passing of small coun-
terfeit coins is said to be an industry al
most entirely confined to the Italians. In-s
deed, the racial aspect is one OF. the most
Interesting features OF counterfsiting.
While the Italian is content with small
profits resulting from showing spurious
nickels, dimes and quarters, the American
scounterfeiter deSotes his talents TO pro-
'ducing hank notes OF the larger denomina-
Hons. Sweating gold .sis the 4 orite;
who keeps his large family of chill dren;
i1s this slow bit sure me ted ne
de4 ne sIo the inxehsI
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1896-02-22

ieus Frenchman we are indebted for the
cunning glass dollar, which has deceived
eve! the most expert. The Bowerv crook
still depends on the confederate bill az a
means OF turning an honest penny. and the
police reports would go to SHOW that this
old swindle is NOT too threadbare to catch
it's victim. se
. The Italians have been always the most
persistens showers of the queer. = and,
while the Individual amounts have been
small, the profits in the aggregate foot up
large sums every year ST Probably the
greater paEt of this spurious coin is passed
by the pa1sh-eart time /, III hose calling gives
hem 4ts facil tles Tor, Eetti nx
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1896-02-22

about it until just as we had decided
to abandon the work. When we he
gin again; as / expect to within a few
days-I shall leave q Watchrnan up
there at night"
The place will ask for q brave man.
81 eau find cue rejoined Ludlow,
cheerfully. Don't you want the job {"
TIN afraid l shouldn't be of much
use; but Ill take it, if you say so. -.
Ludlow looked incredulous. That
doesn't sound much like the line you
took this morning" IS
mo, I know it doesn't: but perhaps
I'm a little like the man who wanted
drink of whisky in order to ascer-
tain what effect it would have on him.
I've tried moral suasion on my weak
ness until I'm convinced there's no
virtue in that kind Of treatment. and it
has occurred to me that a heroic dose
of carnage may be what is needed
cit may be, but shouldn't go around
hunting for the occasion if were you"
replied Ludlow, holding the gate open.
perhaps Eli have to-, said Ring
brand, as they entered the house. Pos
sibly the occasion will hunt me-"
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1896-02-22

touched his hat and opened the gate. II
stopped to ask if you could give me q
drink of water he said.
Politeness is rarely wasted, even OH
the most unpromising subject, and
there was something in the nature OF
the woman that respondedu unconscious
ly to the touch Of kindly Difference il.
his voice and manner. IT reckon We
can have drink" she said, leading the
way to the house. The water bucket
3. was empty, and as she took it up she
pointed to a bench in the passage: set
down thar minute, an I'll 60 fetch
some from the spring" .rs %.
II wouldn't trouble you to do that.
Show me where to go. and I'll get it."
ooh. reckon We couldn't find hit, -
she answered, IAN anyways ye'd be
plum shore to get hit riled. Jest set
down; III be back in a minute
She went down. the path and crossed
the road, pausing a moment to glance
sharply toward the valley before dis
appearing in the thicket of willows
surrounding the spring. When she re-
turned, Rngbrand drank deeply and
lifted his hat as. he thanked her.
That, amt. nothin','' she said.
''Thar's plenty a water in the cove.
Ye didn't come plum up yere to get q
drink, did yep, ..g.@, So. $. Pc
Ringbrand laughed easily: "No, I
can't say that did; am just tramping
around to amuse myself" w.
The woman looked at him suspicious
~. You city fellers have tol'able little
sense. she said, slowly. Pears like
ye:d know better'n to come a-pryin'
.ronnd McNabb's cove" e.>
why should / know betterT' asked
Ringbrand. II don't see how it can
hurt anyone - ~ o.
"Thar,'s them that nought hurt you
all, If they found you we're. You're tho
. 1nan that's .stpppin'' at Tom Ludlow's,
amt yer. .,,>s 5,..,.. .a,.a ,.a ..7.S#
yes" zea ii.} - 81 ~ ..s..s...i
.''I knowed hit, the minute I sot eyes
ON ye--" she hesitated, and seemed to
be weighing her words. II amt got no
call to be. helpin' you all, but don't be-
lieve ye're in with the rest Of en-; ye
don't look like hit. But that thar wont
4 help you none, less'n We stay at home
an min yer own business. I low ye
done heard the story bout the dog It
got hisself killed cause he didn't have
no better sense than to run with the
wolyes?'' 60 - 81
Eyes I've heard it,
well. l hain't got nothin' more to
say, 'ceptin' that hits gettin' late an
ye'd better be trampin': Jest wait q
minute" z$ ~
She disappeared in the house and
came out again in q moment with
sunbonnet drawn over !. he her head.
"Thar's short cut over the shoulder o.
the mounting. an / low ye'd better
take hit; yen be a keap less liker to
meet up with the folks that ID ask ye q
sight more questions n what ! have.
Come on
She entered the forest ct the rear OF
the house, and Ringbrand followed her
in silence. Half way up the mountain