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Connecticut western news., 1896-02-13
Father FItzCernId ConvIcts

ROCHESTER, Feb. 0-After n delibcra. ton of four hours the jury in the Fitzger. nld case brought in verdict of guilty of arson in the second degree. The court room was crowded. and intense excitement prevailed upon the reception of the yer. diet. Father John Nj. Fitzgerald, the de. fendant leaned forward in nervous excite. ment as the foreman of the jury arose to give the verdict. When he heard the word guilty. he sank back in his chair, placed his hands to his face for a moment but soon regained his composure.
Connecticut western news., 1896-02-13
Arrested For Pearl Bryan's Murder.

CINCINNATI, Fob. 6.--Scott Jackson. n student nt the Dental college here, . resi-. dent of Green Castle. Ind, has been arrest. cd on telegrams from detectives at Green Castle on the charge of the murder of Pearl Bryan.
 CINCINNATI, Feb. 7.-Soott Jackson, nc. cused of the murder of Pearl Bryan of Green Castle. has confessed. and he impli. cates Alonzo NJ. wallipg. walling tries to lay the whole blame on Jackson. Jack. son. on the contrary. while he admits his own guilt. takes pains to implicate Wal. linz
Connecticut western news., 1896-02-13
Death of William IT. English.

INDIANAPOLIS. Feb. s.-willlam Hayden English, who died in this city. was Q prominent figure in national politics and was the Democratic candidate for yico president in 1880 on the ticket headed by the lhte General Hancock.
 William Hayden English was born in Lexington, Ind. on Aug. 27. 1922. Ho was cducated at Hanover college and was admitted to practice law before the United States supreme court before he was ga years of age
Connecticut western news., 1896-02-13
SHEA PUT TO DEATH.
ROBERT ROSS MURDERER PAYS THE
 PENALTY OF HIS CRIME.

Walked Firmly to the Electric Chair and
 Was Speedily Killed by the Current.
 III. Insisted That He Wa. Innocent and
 the Trial Was Unfair.
 DNNNEMoRA, N. Y., Feb. te.--Bartboio. mew Shea, who was put to death in the electric chair nt Clinton pri.jn for the murder of Robert Ross at Troy, protested his innocence to the last. Just before he took the chair he handed the attendant a letter for the Troy Press, 10 which he said;
 "I wish to sny nlso that do not think that had fair trial, and the people uscd extraordinary means to bring about my conviction through tho prejudice of the committee of public safety And as to some of the witnesses that testified against mo, that one IansinP's testimony in TO. gard to the way shot Robert Ross was false, and also Mrs. Titus, who swore that she saw six men standing near n barn with a man, whom they claimed to bo a politician, who was urging us to 70 ahoad and earn money, that was also false, Rs nothing of the kind ever took place.
 "As to shooting Robert Ross, as sworn so by witnesses against me the evidence was false. I am innocent of the crime which am to dc for. ncvcr went to the polls on the sixth day of March, ise4. with any feeling against Robert Ross or
Connecticut western news., 1896-02-13
Harrison Family ReconciIed.

OTTUMwA, Ia., Feb. l2.-Mr. I. M. De vine, a brother-in-law of ex- President Har- rison, said there was no objection by mem bers of his family to his marriage to Mrs. Dimmick. Mrs. Mckee at first objected, but is reconciled. Mir. Devine states that Harrison, though friendly to all candi- dates, is particularly friendly to Senator Allison, and that Harrison, Kitchener and New will see to it that Indiana gives 6 part of It's vote to Allison.
Connecticut western news., 1896-02-13
Governor orirrs, AppoIn.ment..

TRENTON, Feb. l1.-Govcrnor GriRRs sent to the senate tho following nomina- tlons: Prosecutor of Passaic county, Eu- gene Emley; district court judge of Pat. erson, OK ex.Assomblyman William l. Lewis; :; district court judges of Newark, Thomas NcCarter, Jr. Fred s. Guild, district court judges of Jersey City, Roderick B. Seymour, Joseph D. Bedle; member of board of managers of state hospitals for insane John S. Eisele.
Connecticut western news., 1896-02-13

embarked shortly before noon and was met
 by the civil and military officers, who es-
 corted him to the palace. The streets were
 lined with men and women, and the en- tire city was decorated with fiags, bunting
 and flowers.
 General Weyler proceeded on foot from
 the landing to the palace, where he at once
 took the oath of office as captain general
 of Cuba.
 After this ceremony the new governor
 and commander in chief held reception
 in the pa ace receiving the leading citi-
 zens of Cuha, number of grandees of
 Spain, the heads of the various commer-
 cial bodies, the leaders of the political par
 ties and the foreign consuls. Crowds in
 holiday attire filled the streets, and the Pi- aga de Armas, in the vicinity of the palace
 of the captain general, was packed with cheering men, women and children, while numerous bands of music played patriotic Spanish airs.
 Issues a Proclamation. The following is the proclamation issued
 by Captain General Weyler y Nicolau up-
 on assuming his post:
 ''To the People of Cuba: "Honored by her majesty the queen and her government with the command of this
 island under the difficult circumstances
 now prevailing take charge of 1t with the determination that it shall never be given
 up by me. and that I shall keep 1t in the possession of Spain, wiling as she Is to
 carry out whatever sacrifice shall be re- quired to succeed, as she has been In the past.
 II rely upon the gallantry and disci- pline of the army and navy, upon the patriotism. never to be subdued. of the unl n6 al the support that should be given by the
 loyal inhabitants, born here or in Spain. ''It is not necessary to say that shall be generous with the subdued and to all | of tro doing any service to the Spanish cause. But 1 will not lack in the decision and energy of my character to punish with 1 all the rigor that the law exacts those | who in any manner shall help the enemy
 or shall calumniate the prestige of our name. Putting aside at present any idea of l politics. my mission Is the honorable one | oi finishing the war, and only see in you | the loyal Spaniards who are to assist me | to deieat the insurgents. But her males | tvs government is aware of what you are
 and of what you are worthy and tho stat ] utes of peace that these provinces may obtain. It will grant you. when 1t Is deem | ed suitable to do so, the reforms that the
 government may think most proper, with
 the love of mol her to her children. Inhabitants of Cuba, lend me your CO., operation, and in that way you will de- fend your interests which are those of the | country.
 | "Long live Spanish Cubal Your gener- al and governor, VALERIANo WEyLER, ] Marquis of Tenerife. Havana. Feb. 1O."
Connecticut western news., 1896-02-13
pr. Sanford Hunt Dies Suddenly.

CINCINNATI, Fob. II. Rev. Sanford el iunt, D. D., of New York. treasurer of ' he Methodist Missionary society. dropped dcad of aIoplexy at the Grand hotel In this city. As he entered the door with Rev. Dr. Mathews and Rev. Dr. Ham, mond of Sau Francisco he suddenly ex- a.med, Take my hand" and afterward, Il fear''- Then he became unconscious and could not complete his expression. In less than ton minutes he was dead. Dr. Prcndcrga,t was standing near by, but could d. nothing, and soon pronounced the doctor dead
Connecticut western news., 1896-02-13
President Kruger Accepts.

LONDON, Feb. 10.-President Kruger of the Transvaal has accepted the invitation extended to him by Colonial Secretary Chamberlain to come to England, accom- panied by some of the Transvaal oiii. cials, 10 act as a commission. Probably a special session of the volksraad will be called to grant formal sanction and to elect n com mission
Connecticut western news., 1896-02-13
ser.cns Railroad Wreck.

CLEvELAtD, Feb. I0.-The dcrailmcnt of a truck on the Cleveland, Canton and Southern ,nixed truin near Dellroy, O., threw a passenger coach down an embank- ment. The car caught fire. Eight per. sons were severely injured, and one, J. B. Tripp, 6 miner, was badly burned.
Connecticut western news., 1896-02-13
WEYLER AT HAVANA.
THE NEW CAPTAIN GENERAL TAKES
 THE OATH OF cFFICE.

The Spanish Commander Is Received With
 Great Eclat In Havana-Seizes at Once
 the Reigns of Government and Issues .
 Proclamation.
 HAVANA. Feb. 1.-The Spanish cruiser Alfonso XIII. with General Weyler, the newly appointed captain general and com- mander In chief of the spanish forces in Cuba, on board, has arrived.
 As the warship passed Morro castle she was saluted by the guns of that fortress, and as she proceeded was welcomed by thunders of artillery from the Cabanos fortress and the dipping of flags and other greetings from the ships in the harhor.
 General Weyler, who was accompanied by Generals Barges, Arolas and the Mar euis de Ahumada, the ;stter having been designated by the queen regent to be sec- ond to General Weyler in command, dis
Connecticut western news., 1896-02-13
Death of Judge Kenyon.

KINGSTON, N. Y, Feb. 10.-Ex-Judge William l.. Kenyon died Ut his home here liter a brief illness, aged 75. He was one the most widely known of the old law CTS in the Hudson river valley. He was shosen to the Thirty sixth congress from Ulster and Greene counties and WAS dele gate to the Republican national conven- tion in 1s72 and 1876. He was also elect cd county judge of Ulstor in 1888.
Connecticut western news., 1896-02-13
po.,nas,er. AunoInted.

wAmIsoToy, Feb. i2.-The following were appointed postmastsrs of fourth class offices In Pennsylvania: Markleton, J. B. Dunl hauld: Mines. John Dixon.
Connecticut western news., 1896-02-13

Canaan Savings Bank.
 CANAAN, CONN. Ooxxxxcnp euaINnss OoroSRx lsr, ls7a IoKN B, REED. Presiden UANuHM L., FansMAN. vice-Presiden' anonan a FuLLnR, Secretar yoaaPu V. Pnnr. Tressur-' 6, A. Bennett, ,aeorge W. Oowsirey. Q. l.. Freeman. George L.. Parsons A. Underwood. George 5. Dunning
 George S. Fnller.
 AUDITORS. -, VI, Parsons william H. Jam,
 OFFICE AT STORE OF rUt.l.Ek N PEET
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-05-21

Use Less Soap by Using
Harmless two pounds washes as much as
three pounds of cheaper soap.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-05-21

dangerous incendiaries. Last Thursday,
The marshal and his assistant made
one OF the greatest captures In the lire
history OF Massachusetts, il not Of the
United States. AT a great expense OF time
and money, they patiently hunted down
the f1re bugs, VINO, WITHIN me past lev
mouths, huve burned half million dol
iars' worth OF properly in Cambridge
Brighton and S0merville, and at last sue
ceeded in bringing TO justice Messrs. Reid
and Daley, who are only IL anu ~ years OF
age and have confessed " setting nre to
enough buildings TO make 1t certain that
They will spend the balance Of their lives
In states prison II convicted. Property to
the amount OF 200 000 has Deeu destroyed
by fires kindled ~ them, and in each In
stance, according 70 their own comics
sions, the object Of setting the confiagra-
ton was to have 'ssome excitement" II
Is feared tnat These young genl4elnol may
In the future lind life sornea nat .ame
aud weary affair. They managed tneir
incendlary enterprise by means Vt nghted
candles paced among inflammable ina
terlals III and about the buildings, and
rode 70 and from tine scene Of ACTON on
stolen bicycles.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-05-21

The days are now about fourteen and
three quarters hours long.
e. A. Shattuck has reprinted his resi-.
dence on South Pleasant street.
Mrs. Marcia Gilchrist Of Northfield was
In town Friday for few hours.
Colonel Kim ball has been at "Montague
Place" lately, returning Monday to~New
York.
Mrs. j. L. Chesley OF Lebanon, N. H.,
spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs. FREQ
Dunn.
Edward Amsden and wife OF Sharon
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. J. IA.
Atwood.
Mrs. Nellie Dompier is clerking in the
Globe Wall Paper store for her brother,
F. E. Wyman.
Mrs. Ned Alexander of Montpelier has
been visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E.
+. Lille, lately.
Charles Montgomery, member OF the
Boston police force, has been at no ne on
a short vacation.
Mics Elsie Powers has returned from
the Emerson College OF Oratory, arriving
Fridsy afternoon.
The Ladies' Library association has its
adjourned meeting to- morrow afternoon
with Mrs. Micah Mann.
j. w. Gabrielle has erected a small pa
Wilton on his lawn, large enough, now
ever, to swing hammock therein.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jonas Coburn went to
Williston, Friday, being called there by
the illness OF Mr.. CoDurn's brother-in-
law.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. HI. Goodrich have gone
to Boston and propose to enjoy pleasant
summers outing at the beaches In the VI
cinity OF that city.
R. E. Parker has gone to Waterbury,
Conn.,, where he has found employment
for the summer, and his family expect 10
ioip him there little later.
Frank E. Wyman is now sole proprietor
Of the Globe Wall Paper store, having
bought out the share OF his partner, wal
ter Dompier, in the business.
DR.. John Mayo OF Northfeld, who prac-
ticed medicine in Randolph for some time,
has been taken with consumption ana -
thought by his friends to be in very CRIT
ical condition.
The services OF Fred Huntington have
been engaged as photographer LOT Cns
graduating class OF the High school, ana
Che sittings are being made Saturdays az
he Sparhawk studio.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-05-21

STATE OF VERMONT, I In Probate Court. bel
RANDOLPH DISTRICT IS. (atWashlngton In and for
said district the 18th day of April, AID 1896 W. II
Nichols, executor OF the estate of Emeine g. Hebard
ate OF Randolph In said District, deceased makes
application to sadCourt for license to sell all the real
estate OF said deceased, situated In Randolph. rep
resentlng that the sale Will be beneficial to the re-
iduary legatees Of said estate. WhereupoD 1t "
ordered by said Court tina. said application come
May, A. ID. 1896, at the Hotel in said Washington
and 1t Is further ordered that all persons In
terested be notified hereof by publication Of notice
Of this application and order thereon three weeks
successfully in the HERALD and NEWS printed ~
Randolph before said time Of hearing, that they may
appear at said time and place. and If they see cause
object thereto BY the Courf.--Attest
CHESTER DICKEY, Asst. Judge Of County Court
Acting Judge OF Probate. li79
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-05-21
A New Plague.

A New Plague.
A new plague, or rather the recurrence
of an old one, is vexing the children OF
cradle have come upon US and threaten to
devour every green thing upon the earth,
unless it is perhaps the verdant specimens
of humanity, who may possibly offend the
taste OF even tent worm.
These pests seek first the branches OF
the fruit trees, where they proceed to
enjoy the camping season by pitching
their tents in the topmost limbs, feasting
on foliage and blossoms and watching for
an opportunity to drop on the head or
down the neck OF some unwary passerby.
This acrobatic feat seems to afford them
peculiar pleasure, which is heightened to
an ecstasy OF delight when they can sue.
coed In precipitating themselves into the
open mouth OF the man who Is straining
to reach their roosting place with loren
tied to the end OF long stick.
Though fruit trees are their favorite ar.
ticle OF diet, they swarm up the trunks OF
all the other trees ia a solid wriggling
phalanx and sharpen the edge OF their APP
petite by nibbling at the concrete walks.
They revel In a shower bath and take to
immersion as though it were q favorite
article OF belief. They shun fire, however,
ike CTu6 OulVcTbdiIbto, huu bCOECuiuB dp'
pears to be the only method Of extermina-
ton.
The process OF burning them out usual
ly furnishes amusement for the spectators
il not to the man VI affairs. With all the
old broom handles and pieces OF lath on
the premises fastened together and q torch
affixed to one end, he pokes his swaying
weapon among the branches, managing to
hit every place but the right one, and
the torch fopping around sets fire to all
the infammable material at hand and Sc
riously threatens the neighborhood. In
the meantime the worms slide gently
down the sleeves OF his upraised arms,
cuddle inside his linen collar, nestle In the
pockets OF his coat and explore the laby.
rinth OF his ears and the cavities Of his
teeth. At last he desists from his endeav-
ors, satisfied that the best place for the
worms is in the trees, and also Incident.
ally to exJinguish q little coniagratioD
caused by the torch burning hole in his
hat and giving rise to the unpleasant odoi
Of singed hair.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-05-21

commencement IIACICASCbs
The commencement exercises OF the Ran
doiph High school begin Sunday evening
May 3lst, with a Daccalaureate sermon III
tine Cong'l church at 7:3O O'Clock.
THURSDAY evening, June 4th, the class
day exercises; in hicn all OF the four
teen graduates take part, wall be neid in
DUBOIS Il Gays hall with the following
program:
Roll Call, Miss Ella Bailey.
Prophecies, Miss Mabel Preston.
Presentation OF Milton Shield to the
High school, Miss Minnie Smith.
Response, Miss Harriet Joiner, '97.
Field Grafton, Fred McInt ST..
Charge TO W, Harry McIutyre.
Response, Frank Burke, '97.
Grafton, William MoulJon,
Glass Essay, Miss Bessie Webster.
Class History, Miss Frances BuJler.
the Farewell, Miss Florence LlnIsvn.
Harry Clark, president of tue CLASS, will
PRESIDE at the exercises, and music for the
evening will De furnished u Horace
Moulton, Miss lsa Lttnsun, Miss florence
Soper, Miss Minnie Smith and Harry Nc
lnLyre, members OF tine class.
Friday afternoon in Dubois & Gays
Will be delivered by President BacKh ham
of the University VI Vermont.
The Fourth Biennial Alumni banquet,of
which a more extended account Is 10 be
given later, will take place IN Dubois d
Gays hall Friday evening, June 9th.
Class reunions Will be neid a. z 20 o'l.urk
followed by the general receptiou AZ 5 and
the banquet at 9:l5.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-05-21

Young mothers dread the summer
months on account of the great mortality
among children, caused by bowel trou bles
Perfect safety may be assured those who
keep on hand DeWitt's Collie and Cholera
cure, and administer 1t promptly. For
cramps, bilious collie, dysentery and d.
arrhea, it affords instant relief. e. e.
Evans g. Co. Randolph; K. P.Stockwell,
Bethel; M. J. Sargent & Son, So. Royal.
ton; A. r. Hood, q Son, Chelsea.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-05-21
BoWker'S
VERMONT PHOSPHATE
ANALYSIS.

Experiments conducted Oh Vermont
soils 60 far to show that they I'M
doubtedly do respond quickly to a
generous application Of potash; and
in Introducing Bowker's Vermont
Phosphate this season we feel sure it
will meet with hearty favor from Yer
mont farmers, as it contains large
percentage of potash in the best forms
for general crops, besides,ammonia in
sufficient quantity to give thss crops a
grand good start early in the Nseason.
1t can be used alone or in connection
with manure.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-05-21
BOWKER FERTILIZER COMPANY,
43 Chatham ST., BOSTON, MASS.
F. A. HOBART,
Agent for Ra1ado1ro11.
FARr1FOR SALE.

will sell my home farm, situated In the
eastern part OF Braintree, county OF Or.
ange, consisting Of 100 acres OF rich land
in state OF high cultivation, cutting
from 70 to 80 tons OF hay. Best orchard in
central Vermont, of 800 trees. Very level
and no waste land. One mile from post
office, church, stores, creamery, sawmill,
road station. Always good roads. Good
sugar orchard. II desired would sell 200
acres OF pasture land in Roxbury. Would
divide home farm II desired and sell ITO
acres. Grand site for summer home.
Price and terms reasonable as am deter
mined to sell. Address
GEO. W. FLAoG, Braintree, Vermont.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-05-21
10 Dozen Mems Black Serge and Alpaca Coats Just See.
A. p. TEWkSBURY.
NJ. A. TEWKSBURY, Manager.
Estate of Noah Downs.

Estate OF Noah Downs.
The undersigned, having been appointed by the
Hon. Probate Court for the District OF Randolph
claims and demands OF all persons against the estate
OF Noxh Downs late OF Brookheld In said District
deceasedand all claims exhibited In Offset thereto,
hereby give notice that will meet for the purposes
Aforesaid at W. A. Robbins store at East Brookhed
on the 9Th day Of June and 9Th day of September
next from O'Clock, p. m. until O'Clock p N.
said daysand that six mos. from the 9TH day of May
1866 Is the time limited by said Court for said credit
ors to present their claims for examination and
allowance. Dated at East Brookfeld this 18th day
of May, A. u. 1896.
E.. JACKSON Com
1880 w. II. RICHARDSON missi0neSa.
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Estate Of Ellen NJ. King.

Estate OF EIlcn NJ. hIDg.
The undersigned having been appointed by the
Hon. Probate Court for the District OF RandOlph
Commissioners, to receive, examine and adjust al
claims and demands of all against the estate
Of Ellen M King, late of Randolph in said dis.
trict deceasedand all claims In offset thereto hereby
give notice that will meet for the purposes afore.
SAID. NJ. d. Denisons Office In said Randolph on
the 25th day OF June nexr
FROM o'clock p. m. until O'Clock D. M, on
said day and that six months from the
2bth day Of APRIL A. D. 1896 Is the time limited Dy
said Court for said creditors to present their claims
% us FOR examination and allowance Dated At
Randolph this 25th day OF April, A. D. 1896.
Y. T. LOMBARD I Com
il79 j. B.lELDkEDGEt missioners.
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Randolph.
MISS GEORGIA WHITE, Local Editor.
"rHAT APOSTLE. y

The Apostle Of Protection"
Great Nc & .nley, is the choice
VI Vermont, whose loyal people
Speak with no uncertain voice.
But 1t chflIs enthusiasm,
Makes his shoutess lneeze with cold,
That he stays SO noncbmmlttal
a. the subject OF our gold.
Aud = few ale eO.neu Nat fcaiiul
Lest this same apostle may,
For some thirty bits Of silver,
The hard money states betray.