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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-07-24
MHATFREE COINAGE Is.
Explained by a New York Bank so that all
may Understand,

may Understand,
The National Union Bank, No. 2S Mas
sua street, New York, is sending to its
correspondents as a general answer to
many enquiries brief statement as to
the meaning of l6 to 1. This statement
says: Under existing law the gold dol
lar is the unit of value but the silver
dollar is equally a legal tender for all
debts. The gold unit contains 1922
grains of pure gold, worth in all the
markets of the world 100 cents; worth
Just the same before made into coin as
afterward. Coinage adds nothing to its
value, and gold is not favored. The Sec
rotary OF the Treasury is required by cx-
isting law 'topreserve the parity between
the two metals. In consequence of this
policy every dollar of currency in this
country is the equivalent of the gold dol
lar.
THE silver dollar contains IA grains
of pure silver-sixteen times (15.9S the
amount of pure gold in adollar; hence by
sixteen to one is meant that sixteen
ounces of silver should be the lawful equi-
valent of one ounce of gold The market
price of silver is 60 ceEts an ounce (4S0
grains), hence the actual value of 81 4
grains OF silver in our dollar is 50 cents;
in other words, one ounce of gold will
buy 80 ounces of silver.
"The demand of the Chicago platform
may be defined as the right of anyone to
deposit silver OF any kind at a mint OF
the United States, and have every 371A
grains OF pure silver (now worth in its
uncoined state about SO ccnts) made, free
of charge, into coin of the United States
and stamped 'one dollar, which dollar
chs II he full local fender at its face value
in the payment OF debts and obligations
, No provision is made for maintaining
these dollars at par with gold.
"The immediate result OF such legisla
ton would be the destruction of the par
ity, the separation of our currency be
tween gold and silver, and the with
drawal of all gold coins from circulation
and use as money, producing an enor
nous contraction of the currency"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-07-24
1t is sad reflection that nowadays
the votes of SO many men are influenced
by personal interests and considerations.

1t is said that Mr. Bryan is a poor
man; that he scarcely owns the house
he lives in. He has been a very success
ful lawyer for twelve or fifteen years, has
been corporation lawyer and engaged
i'll large number of the most important
cases in his section of the country. So
it is said in favor of his being president
of the United States. Does it argue in
favor of the competency of man for the
presidency in time when financial abili-
ty is so requisite that in the midst of all
these advantages the candidate is still
poor? A man of sufficient financial abil-
ity to be president in these times ought
to have more financial ability than this
argues. Has he made politics his life
business and cast all his earnings there !?
If not what is the meaning of this power
ty argument? A candidates wealth or
poverty is under common circumstances
a pretty slim argument in favor of or
against his fitness for the office.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-07-24

The undersigned, having been appointed by
the Hon. Probate Court for the District OF
Essex, Commissioners, to receive. examine,
and adjust all claims and demands of all per.
sons against the estate of Edward Blodgett,
late of Lexington, in said district, deceased,
and all claims exhibited in offset thereto,
hereby give notice that we will meet tor the
purposes aforesaid at Gaius Blodgett'S, Lem
ingt on, Vt. on the 18th day of August, and
9th day of January next. from l O'Clock p.
m. until O clock p. m. each of said days, and
that six months from the Sth day of August,
A. d. 1896, is the time limited by said Court
for said creditors to present their claims
to us for examination and allowance.
Dated at Lexington, this 9th day OF
July, A. ID. 1896.
OTIS +. CovELL, Commissioners
Joel Ii. MUM,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-07-24
STATE OF VERMONT, DISTRICT or Ess Ex, IS

In Probate Court. held at Guildhall, in
and for said District, on the Ind day of
July, A. D., 1896, an instrument in writing,
purporting to be the last Will and Tesla
ment OF Sarah w. Quimby, late OF Concord
in said district, deceased being presented
to the Court by George w. Quimby, the Ex-
ecutor therein named. for Probate,
1t is ordered by said Court that all persons
concerned therein be notified to appear at n
session OF said Court to be held at the Pro-
bate Office in said Guildhall, ON the
25th day Of July, A. d. 1896, and show
cause, if any they may have. against the
Probate of said Will.
For which purpose ii is further ordered
that copy of the record of this order be
published three weeks successfully in the
ESSEX COUNTY HERALD, a newspaper pub
lished at Island Pond, previous to said time
appointed for hearing.
By the Court, Attest,
July 10. ROBERT CHASE. Judge.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-07-24

Mr.. G. Caillouette, Druggist, Beavers
vile, Ill. says: "To DR.. Kings New Dis
covery owe my life. Was taken with
La Grippe and tried all the physicians for
miles about, but of no avail and was
given up and told could not live. Hav-
ing DR.. Kings New Discovery in my store
| sent for bottle and began its use and
from the first dose began to get better,
and after using three bottles was up and
about again 1t is worth its weight in
gold We won't keep store or house
without it," Get free trial bottle at
Thurston's Drug Store.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-07-24
L. c. RonINsON,S ESTATE.

STATE OF NERMONT( In Probate Court
Instruct OF ESSEN S.. ! holden at Guildhall
in and for said District, on the 9th day OF
Iuly A. D., 1896, Il. NJ. Mansur, administrat-
or on the estate OF f.. {. Robinson, late of
Brighton, in said district, deceased, makes
application to said Court to extend the time
heretofore allowed him to pay the debts due
from said estate, and to render his admins.
tration account until some future day.
Whcreupon, il is ordered by said Court
that said application be heard at the Probate
Office in Guildhall ON the 25th day of July,
A. ID. 1896: aud it is further ordered that
notice be given to all persons concerned
by the publication of this order in the Essex
County Herald, printed at Island Pond, three
weeks successfully, before said hearing.
BY the Court Attest,
July 10. ROBERT CHASE, JUDGE.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-07-24
FISHING NOTICE!

Jones Brook, in the southerly part of the
town of CRANKY, tributary to Moose River
together with its tributaries, has been stocked
by the State of Vermont. Also Cow Mount
ain Pond and pond brook leading from said
pond to CRANKY stream all in the southeast
ern part of he said town of CRANKY in Essex
county. Fishing in any of the above de.
sscribed stocked and, posted waters on or be.
1ore April 81, 1899, is hereby pruiiibiter d.
Violations OF the law will be promptly pun
ished. Read section 1868 fVermo ont statutes
JOHN w. T1TcoMB, St. Johnsbury, Vt
HORACE w. BAILEY, Newbury, Vt.
Fish and Game Com'rs. of Vermont.
July IL, 1896.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-07-24

STATE OF VERMONT, DISTRICT OF ESSEX SIS
The Probate Court for the district of Essex
To all persons interested in the Estate OF
Syrena Hill, late of Concord, in said District,
deceased Greeting:
BY the authority of the State of Vermont
you hereby notified to appear before the
said Probate Court, at the Probate Office
in Guildhall, in said District, on the list
day of August, A. D., 1896, to show cause.
if any you may have, why the account OF
X. T. Johnson, Executor of the estate
of said deceased, should not be allowed And
also, why the residue of said estate should
not be distributed to the parties entitled
thereto.
Dated at GuildhalI, in said district, this
18th day of July, A. D.. 1896
July. II. ROBERT CHASE, Judge
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-07-24
ESTATE OF CHARLES KEITH.

The undersigned, having been appointed by
the Hon. Probate Court tor the District OF
Essex, Commissioners, to receive, examine
and adjust all claims and demands of all per-
sons against the estate OF Charles Keith, late
OF Guildhal in said District deceased. and all
claims exhibited in offset thereto, hereby
aiBftsatjG," dtahpGWqlmset III aTs thss .pHFp2sses
Charles Keith on the 18th day OF August and
18th day of November next. from O'Clock p.
m until p. m. each of said days, and that
six months from the 18th day OF July. A. d,
1896, is the time limited by said Court for
said creditors to present their claims to us
for examination and allowance.
Dated at Guildhall, VT this 18th day OF
July A. d. 1896.
HENRY LEE, commissioners.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-07-24
Grand Trunk Railway System.
White Mountain and
Seaside vestibuled
special!

EAST BOUND.
This train will leave Dearbon Station, Chic
ago, as follows: At p. m, Wednesdays,
June "a, July /, g. 10, 22, 90 August 6, IL,
10 and 20, 1896.
WEST BOUND.
This train will leave Grand Trunk Station,
Portland Me-, as follows: At 9 p. m Sun
days, June %, July s. 12, 10, 90, August 2,
9, 16, %, and 80, 1896.
LOCAL TINE TABLE.
EAST BOUND WEST BOUND,
Sat. a. m. Mon. a. M
Lv Island Pond $50. Lv Groveton 1928.
Lv N. Stratford 7.07. Lv N Stratford SIS
Lv Groveton 7.32. Lv Island Pond 2.25
weekly, corresponding to above dates.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-07-24
The Great Democratic Revolt

The Cincinnati Enquirer is the only
really great democratic daily east of the
Mississippi river that endorses the plat
form of the Chicago convention and sup
ports its nominees. All other papers of
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-07-24
story.

What an ,-fo-t .--.~t~ ~--1:A.~-- 49,
country is in when thousands OF its most
intelligent voters are compelled to vote
against their honest convictions on the
most important question in president
ial campaign!
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-07-24
Maine Central R. P

q - y -
ford. Lancasts-. North CONWAY. R5s--.
Portland, and all points 90 the Sal,
of Maine and Maritime royiuc,,
In effect June 20. 1896.
TRAINS LEAVE North Stratfor1 1,
lows: For Colebrook and Brecher Far, !,
9 90 a. m. IN and 30 p m,
For Cookshire, Dudswell Junction and g,
Ridge at Q 90 a. m. and $50 o. M.
For Quebec and all points on puebe.
trial Ry. q. 80 p. m.
For Lancaster els a. n. . % and N
p. m.
Por Quebec Junction. Portland and z
ern points els n. m. and 2.S5 q. m
For Boston CHS a. m, arriving 10 De
at 500 y. m.
W. SPRAGUE. +. z. BOOTHBY
Div. Supt., G. 7. &P.A
LASCASTER, n. II. PoRTLLyl NJ
PAYSoN TUCKER. V. p. and Gen. Mana.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-07-24

A street orator exclaimed "Am | for
free silver? Yes, sir, am for free silver,
free speech, and free rum, and let every
man help himself! That tells the whole
ctnrV
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-07-24

Accommodation on these trains is limited
and should be secured in advance as far ms
possible; Enquire of the Company's Agents
Tor particulars.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-07-24

al don't believe in the Chicago plat
form, but l am a democrat and always
was. am no bolter!"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-07-24
esstx County 9Gala.
OUR CANDIDATES.

OUR CANDIDATES.
FoR PRESIDENT
WV. MCKINLEY "f Ohio.
foS vIcE-PREsIpENT
EARRET A. HOBART Of New Jersey.
Republican state Nominations.
PoR eovERSoR
JOSIAH CIRCUIT Of Derby.
PnR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
NELSON ". FISKE 81 Isle La Motto.
PoR TREASURER
HENRYF. FIELD ofRHtland
FOR SECRETARY or STATE
cIfAUNcEY ". BROWNELL OfBuriington
PoR STATE AUDITOR
FRANKLIN d. HALE ofLunenburg.
pErEEsExrArlvE To CONGRESS. 2Np DISTRICT
W. W. CIRCUIT ofBarton.
Republican County Nominations.
PoR SENATOR
J. HENRY BBATTTE Of brunswick.
FOR ASSISTANT JUDGES
FREDERICK A. TURNER of Lunenburg.
WILMOT G. NELSON OF Norton.
FOR JUDGE OF PROBATE
ROBERT CHASE ofGuildhaA
FOR STATES ATTORNEY
FREDERICK A. BREWER Of Concord
FOR SHERIFF
ORVILLE d. COBLEIGH ofConcord.
FOR HIGH BAILIFF
HENRY BAILEY ofGuildhaH
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER
CHARLES w. MATTHEWS ofGranby.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-07-24

What is there in the present condition
of things that makes the old saying
''good lord, good devil" so pat?
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-07-24

Through Train. Fast Time.
ChAs. NJ. HAYS, w. +. DAVIS
Genl. Manager. G. +. & I, Agent
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-07-24

FOR PREslnENr
WV. MCKINLEY of Ohio.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-07-24

fOR NICE-FkhsINtNT
EARRET A. HOBART Of New Jersey.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-07-24

TUCKER, V.
The record-union., 1896-01-22
STOCKHOLDERS ARE LIABLE.
Personally Responsible for Debts Con-
tracted by the Corporation.
Important Decision Handed Down by
the Supreme Court In the
Pacific Bank Case.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 21-The Su-
preme Court rendered an important de-
cision to-day declaring that the stock
holders of the defunct Pacific Bank are
individually liable for the debts of the
corporation. The decision was rendered
in the suit of Matthew MCGOWAN, as
assignee of numerous creditors of the
bank, against the stockholders to en-
fierce their liability on the total amount
of the claim, for their proportion of the
stock held by them. MCGOWAN obtained
judgment in the lower court and the
McDonalds and the other defendants
| appealed.
The Supreme Court affirmed the judg-
nsent, declaring that under the Con-
stitution Of 1S49 the dues of corpora
tions are secured by individual liabil-
ity and each stocl1holder is liable for
the debts of the corporation; also, that
Acts Of the Legislature that seek to
remove this liability are in conflict
with the Constitution and therefore
void
In discussing the case the court said:
1T was contended that the Pacific
Bank was originally organized for the
purpose of doing business as savings
]
bank cannot be held liable for it's
debts. But the provisions of the Consti-
tuition of 1S49 applied to all corpora
items, without regard to the character
Of the business to be transacted. and
the same is true of the Constitution
of 1872
Objection was made to the fact that
the lower court permitted the introduce
ton of bank books in evidence. Upon
this point the court said:
1T is well settled by numerous decis-
ions Of this court that by the Constitu-
tion and statutes of this State the
stockholders of a corporation are made
personally responsible for their respect
i've proportions of all its debts and LA
bilities contracted while they are such
stockholders: such liability arises when
the debt is incurred. In a suit against
a stockholder to enforce his liability
the first fact to be established is the in
| debtedness of the corporation, and
when that is established the liability
of the stockholder results as a neces-
sary sequence. Any evidence that is
be competent
| The court further found that interest
could be exacted, saying:
Ordinarily, of course, interest rs not
/ payable on the amount found due when
a passbook is balanced But when a
bank suspends business and refuses to
pay its depositors, it clearly detains
money which it received to their use.
and under the provisions of the code
must be held liable for interest"
The record-union., 1896-01-22
THE NOYO'O DANGEROUS TRIP.
Narrowly Escapes Being Wrecked Dur
ing the Gale of Sunday.
Timely Aid From Passing Steamer
Saves the Ship From Drift
ing Ashore.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 21.-The
passengers brought here early this
morning on the steamer Noyo from
Fort Bragg are to-day thanking their
stars that they are alive to tell what a
narrow escape they had from meeting
watery grave.
When the steamer left Fort Bragg
heavy sea was running, but the yes
sci plowed through the waves and wind
like a liner until Sunday afternoon,
when the gale increased to almost a
hurricane, direct from the southwest.
Toward midnight Sunday the storm
was increased by rain, and the waves
were breaking over the decks.
The Noyo carries freight as well as
lily loaded with lumber, some of which
was washed overheard. Enough was
not lost, however, to render the vessel
any aid by decreasing her cargo, so
Captain Levinson ordered the jettison-
ing of several thousand feet of the
heaviest lumber. 1t was piled into the
sea just in time, for suddenly another
huge sea broke over the vessel and came
near swamping her.
The water filled the decs and rushed
1EIO the CdDIII. Il6 Gig lllC-IOOII1, lOOy
was immersed in brine and the fires put
out. Here was a dilemma for Captain
Levinson The sails were useless in
such a storm, and he could do nothing
but drift with the wind. He put out
distress signals, and at o'clock yester-
day morning the steam schooner Albion
from the Mendoeino coast sighted her
and came alongside.
The storm had abated somewhat, but
not enough to guarantee the Noyo's
safety. So she was in tow of the AL
bion for several hours, or until the
water could be pumped from the en-
gine-room and the fire started again.
1t was 1 o'clock yesterday before the
Albion left the Noyo in a condition to
make port unaided, and she arrived at
2 o'clock this morning.
The storm was Encountered twenty
The storm was encountered twenty
five miles south of Point Arena, and
and Captain Levinson of the Noyo say
it was one of the worst coast storms
they ever experienced.
1t was remarkable that there was but
one person hurt, but all the passengers
were badly frightened. Purser Lit
tlejohn was thrown against the deck
house and received a severe cut over
the eye.
The record-union., 1896-01-22

these islands in 1881 and their subse-
quent occupation by Great Britain In
view Of the ample justification of the
act of the Lexington and the derelict
condition OF the islands before and after
their alleged occupation by Argentine
colonists, this Government considers the
claim as wholly groundless'
Friends of the Argentine Govern
ment, however, claim that this referred
wholly to claims which the Argentine
authorities were then pressing against
this country, and as they have now
been definitely abandoned, for amicable
reasons, they believe the United States
will not disregard the proofs of owner
ship which can now be presented, as
they are similar in all respects to those
of Brazil and Venezuela, which have
been espoused by Secretary OIney'
The record-union., 1896-01-22

temporarily in charge at Philadelphia,
is ordered to st. Paul as Chief Quarter
master of the Department of Dakota.
Major c. A H. MacauIay is ordered
from Portland, Or, to Philadelphia.
Major F. W Jacobs, Depot Quarter
master, Washington, d. c., is ordered
to Portland, and Major C. II. Hum
phrey. Chief Quartermaster, Depart
ment of the Platte, headquarters ait
Omaha, is ordered to Washington, d. c.
Major D. D. Wheeler, at present As
sistant Quartermaster at Omaha, is or
dered to duty as Chief Quartermaster
Department of the Platte.
The record-union., 1896-01-22
. FREE-HoMEsTEAD BILL.
Secretary of the Interior Smith Pro-
tests Against Its Passage.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21.-The House
Committee on Public Lands has re-
ceived from Secretary Smith a strong
adverse report against the free home
stead bill. The bill absolves all persons
completing their five years residence
on lands taken and occupied under the
homestead laws from making further
payment to secure title other than fees
incidental to filing and obtaining proof
The measure is a sweeping one, and the
land officials estimate it's passage would
involve at least $30000,0O0 to the Gov
ernment and $1S.000,OO0 to Oklahoma
alone, this being the amount paid to the
Indians for REIMBURSEMENT Of their
lands.
The record-union., 1896-01-22
PallIum for Archbishon Kain.

ST. LOUIS (do), Jan. PA cable
frcm Rome to Archbishop Kain an
nounces that the pallium. the insignia
Of his archepiscopal rank, Is now on its
way to st. Louis. The PapaI messenger.
Bishop Stanley Of South Dakota. win
arrive here next Tuesday. The Arch
bishop. it is said. will call a meeting of
the clergy shortly to make arrange
nents for the invitation of the church
dignftaries to the ceremony Of investi-
ture. 1t is almost definitely settled that
the event win not take place until next
May.
The record-union., 1896-01-22
BRAZIL And ARGENTINE.
The Largest Two Of the Southern Re-
pubIiGS Acting in Concert
In Antagonizing British Claims to
American Possessions.

While Brazil Has Demanded That
Great Britain Shall Immediately
Restore the Island of Trinidad TO
Brazilian Control, the Intelligence
Now Comes That the Argentine
Government Has Cancelled the
English Cable Company's Conces-
sions and Has Made Common Cause
With Her sister Republic.
The record-union., 1896-01-22
DEATH OF CHARLES HBWEsoN.
Was at One Time Chief Engineer in
the Pacific Mail Service.


the Pacific Mail Service.
NEW YORK, Jan. 21.-Charles Hewe-
son, who achieved some fame in the in
ventive world and was a lifelong friend
Of John Ericsson, the inventor of the
Monitor, is dead.
He was born in New York in $50
Early in life he showed great inve fve
and constructive powers. A cousir 80
had gone to California in the '40's7 e
to him, impressing upon him tbs L.
vantages of the great West, and soung
Heweson, who had just finished his aY-
premiership in mechanical engineering.
started for California in 1919, going via
the Isthmus of Panama
He soon secured a position on the Pa
cific Mail steamers, remaining for fff-
teen years as chief engineer. His trips
to China and Japan gave him an ex-
tensive knowledge of the East. On one
trip all but fifteen of nearly a hundred
passengers died from cholera.
The record-union., 1896-01-22
ARMY ORDERS.
Changes Affecting Officers in the Quar-
termaSter,S Denartrnar1t

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21.-secretary
Lamont to-day ordered the following
important changes in the stations in
duties of officers of the Quartermaster's
department:
Major j. B. Furey, Chief Quartermas-
ter Department of Dakota, St. Paul.
Mimi. to Philadelphia, Pa, to relieve
Colonel A. f. Rockwell, who is granted
six months sick leave. with permission
to leave the United States.
Major John Simpson, who has been
The record-union., 1896-01-22
TO RELIEVE ARMENIANs.
Members of the Red Cross Depart To-
day on Their Mission of Mercy.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21.-Miss Clara.
Barton, President of the American Ma
tional Red Cross, accompanied by her
assistants, left Washington tonight for
New York. The party will sail by the
American liner New York at II a. M
tomorrow for Southampton, en- route
to Armenia, on their mission of mercy
No intimation has reached Miss Barton
through the Department of State
whether or not the Sultan has con-
sented to permit the party to enter Ar
menia.
During the absence of Miss Barton
P. v. De Graw of this city, a director of
the organization, has been appointed as
her representative in the United States,
with power to act in all matters af-
fecting the Red Cross Society.
The record-union., 1896-01-22
GREATER AMERICA,
Professor Totten Advocates the Calling
of Pan-American Congress.

of Pan-American Congress.
NEW HAVEN (Conn.), Jan. Pin
an impassioned and jingo letter to the
New Haven Journal and Courier .
January 22d, Professor Totten, late of
Yale and the United States army, comes
down to sublunary things, and advo-
Gates the immediate call of a Pan
American Congress, to include every
sovereignty that now holds a foot of
land in the Western Hemisphere, the
purpose being to draw up a declaration
of independence of Greater America
from all future uninterested countries.
He is very bitter aginst the Davis reso-
luton, and itemizes his proposition
with great force. He thinks a congress
of the nations is now the only righteous
way out of the present situation.
The record-union., 1896-01-22
Nomination of Melville Confirmed.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21.-The Senate
in executive session to-day confirmed
the nomination of Chief Engineer
George w Melville. to be Engineer-in-
Chief and Chief of the Bureau OF Steam
Engineering, Navy Department, with
the rank OF Commodore.