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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-04-10
Strange Fate of a Wild Cat

Recently as a gang OF sturdy Sean
dlnavians were pumping their hand
car along on the way TO their work,
which that day was along the clay
bluffs east OF ST. Regis, they were
somewhat startled by the angry snarl-
ing of wildcat ahead of them. They
slowed up the car as they rounded the
bluff, and a strange sight greeted their
eyes, The morning was bitter cold,
and fringe of ice bordered the banks
of the ST Regis river, which rushed
along just below the track. Broken
ice and a wet trail mp the bank showed
that the cat had just SWAN across the
icy stream and explained his present
predicament For he certainly was
in the gravest predicament in which
ever wildcat found himself. He was
fastened firmly to one OF the steel rails
by one forefoot.
The supposition is that the cat had
come through the river and leaped mp
the track embaukment. His last
Jump brought one Of his wet torefeet
upon the rail, and, according to the
familiar principle of physics, it froze
to the steel. There he was held as
fust as il the in jaws OF Il trap, The
ground showed that he had struggled
to free himself, but his efforts had
been in vain.
As the handcar approached, the cat
swung around to face the intruders,
and in doing so, another foot struck
the rail and WAS held firmly. \ few
more struggles, a strong bruce to free
the captive feet and the too free pedal
extremties touched the rail. SMART
ing and with flashing eyes, the captive
creature watched the section men
alight from tue haudcar, but he was
incapable of resistance. \ blow from
a crowbar cracked his skull, and the
victim OF GOLD water was dead. II re-
quired strong pull to detacn the
frozen feet from the rail, and when
they did come patches of skin adhered
to the steel. Anaconda (Moutana)
Standard.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-04-10
TIE cold Product

Itlsuow evident that the prOdue-
ton Of gold for the next nifty years
vail be altogether unprecedented THIS
production las been vigorously stlm-
ulated by fresh discoveries Of mines,
by new and cheap mining processes
and bv the fall Of silver, leading miners
10 pay greater attention TO the other
metal The operation Of the latter
factor is best seen IN Colorado, where
the production of gold rose from So
30u. 600 in 1892 to -, j27, 600 in 1898,
and 20 aboutSl2, 600, 900 in 1894. The
production for 1855 in Colorado Is
confidently expected 10 reach S2O,-
N10, 600 The director of the mint Is
gi the opinion that the production oil
tho Um,ed States rose from $50, Ol4,-
ISL In 1892 To about $50, 900, 600 IN
1894, while other good authorities
pat tn production for 1894 at S0O,-
UOu. OO0. The annual product of other
great producing countries shows Il
large Increase Of late years. In his
notable article IN the North American
heNltN MI. IfNlon STATES 'A''N VIZ
worlds production OF gold for 1898 was
''the largest in history, amounting IN
round numbers TO Sl55, j22, 600.
The product for 1894, however, very
largely exceeded probably by %
percrnt-thc product of 1898. There
Is scarcely any as,ignable limit to the
4 gold known To exist in the world or
even in the United States. 1t is said
/ that simply by the removal of the re-
strictions on hydraulic mining Cali,
/ foruia eau produce half billion OF
gold. The quantity easily obtainable
/ in Colorado is stupeudous. Other
parts OF the United States are also
Ii,h, while Australia and Russia prob
ably possess stock equal to our own
and are increasing the annual output
every year.
But the most surprising and, so to
speak, revolutionary facts regarding
gold that have recently come to light
are those concerning the great Wit
watersraudt mines of South Africa.
There gold is found in enormous
quantities and in a cheaply workable
form in Il new geological situation
"in strata the component parts OF
which are pieces of quartz held to
gether by a clayey cement. "-PopuIal
Science.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-04-10
THE WEDDING CAKE.
IL Was Almost a. Tall "a the IN
President Himself.


NEW YORK, April There was one Parii'-
ular feature Of the wedding that is sur TO
be talked about for some time and that l. the
work Of art that grarrd the wedding iestiNl-
ties, and that artistic creation was th" we'd
ding cake.
This cake was mad. last Autumn. II was
part Of the Fail baking which wedding
cake makers keep always on hand. AMER
being made Il was wrapped up ana put
away 10 wait for the order of good GUS
toner Ii takes several months to season
good cake after it is baked, hence II l. that
the baking Of the Autumn is prime now.
There is style In baking. a. in all things, and
this particular cake was fashioned Ike
pyramid. The pyramid was accomplished
Nv piling one cake on top Of another untll
the top layer was little cake the size Of
dinner plate The bottom one In this case
was a. big a. a cart wheel Icing was then
put over the pyramid until il looked Ike
great white round mound of snow.
The Harrison wedding cake stood almost
as tall as the eN-prcsident himself-with the
ornament counted in. And doubtless piece
Of it will travelto all political friends, wheth-
err they bee democrats or rivals for nonors
upon the same field a. that upon which the
groom may fight while the scent oi Ia" we'd
ding cake Is vet fresh In the house.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-04-10

prom As Pres, Ner HorE cry.
P-w people have sursrel more from pain
,D,bs tack than Nh Lille b Newell. Of No.
ISIS sesoni avenue. New York CITY. for
several years she EAs so Afiicted with this dis
tra=sing mslaiy thas she was hardly able 20
81 around, aui eoaid do httlet care forhef
children, which made her suffering all the
harder 10 bear Her husband. Charles New
slI who Is a weii-knuWn View YORK 0ptteian.
tried Ia every Wav % flhd a remedy Tor hi-
wife, but M Medicine seemed 20 have the
power O. remove her pain.
Mrs. Glyun. = sister Of Mrs. Newell. ts
professional uurse and was familiar with the
symptoms Of her sisters sickness. Mrs..
Newell was away on "a visit when reporter
called unOu her. hut Mr.. Glynn, who lives
nj No. ilG East 10th street, told the story OF
her sisters recovery.
doctor was called when Mrs. Newelfs
condition became serious aud he prescribed
small pink pills which, Ia short time,
relieved the wonah's pain rs no other medi-
cine had done. AFTER awhile. Mrs. dlVnn
told tho reporter. I'VE learned that the med
icine the physician was giving my sister was
nothing more than mr. Williams Pink Pills
for Pale People Knowing by experiences
how excellent remedy these pals We're.
Mrs.. Newell bought some n a drug store and
continued taking them. The effect was most
gratifying, for Ia six months my sister was
perfectly well ami tho pain in her back was
nothing more than an unpleasant memory
Both she and have recommended the PinS
Pills TO other people. who have not failed TO
find them all that is claimed. All the doc
tors my sister had been treated by, before
taking the pills, had done her no apparent
good
Pink Pills are sold IN boxes never In loose
form. BY the dozen or hundred. ani tho pub
lie Is cautioned agginst numerous limitations
soil In this -hape) AZ 81 cents box or six
boxes for s25O, ami may he hal 81 az drug
cists or direct hv mail from Dr.. williams
Medicine Cowplny, Schenectady, y. !. The
prizes at which those Pills are sold makes r
course Of treatment inexpensive A. compared
with other remedies or medical treatment.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-04-10

Hoped with ribbon. and the choir vas COM
pleiely hidden behind lIiies. hr1-aded a. i
we're In graceful sprays against lack
ground u tropical foliage. The delicate
c0laring 81 the azrleas Was carried out ON the
altar cloth, aW0nderflliy beautiful emhroid-
cry u white. pink and gold. Tall gilt vas.-
we're arranged on this. overlooking With
Easter lilies. The chaneel door around the
pulpit and reading desk was rarp-t~d vita
azaleas mingled with tender young grrru
ferns. and the steps banked with rower--
Ia the hack ground. stretching % the ga
leries. were garlands of lilies aud green,
which. on entering the church. gave the 81
feet Of a vista Of nower-. This wu- seen
through an aisle Of lilies. Tied TO each l'-N
IN the centre aisle was a bouquet Of Easter
lilies. tied with bows Of broad, white >alin
ribbon. aud chain Of lilies was thrown
a .roSs this flower lane % divide the seats a.
signed 10 relatives from those 81 friends.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-04-10

son are in Terre Haute. Mrs. Mckee and
her family are in indianapolis, but Mr.. Ne
Kee her husband, is in this city.
No reason is advanced why Russell Harri-
son did not come to New York. Mrs. Mckee
it Is said, sent word that she and her chill
dren have been exposed to the measles, and
therefore she thought it unwise to come
east. General Harrison ana his bride went
from the church to the DeshrOsses street
ferry. At jersey city special ear awaited
them and they left for Indianapolis at $50
o'clock. They will remain in indianapolis
until the summer, when they will 90 to the
generals camp, in the Adirondacks.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-04-10
HARRISON DIMMICK.
Ex-President WEEDS a Charming
Woman in New York City.
Ceremony In Sc. Thomas's Church
and Only so Invitations Issued.

NEW YORK April Hon. Benjamin
was married 10 Mrs Mary Scott Dimmick.
Monday evening az q o'clock in ~. Thomas :
church this city. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. John Wesley Brown, assisted
by his curate Rev. John Hulke. The floral
decorations were OF a simple character like
wise the music. There was no choral
music, sin the organ. played by the reg
ular organ 1T Of the church.
General Benjamin +. Tracy was best man.
There We're two ushers, one of whom was Mr..
Daniel Ramsdell Of indianapolis. Mrs. Dim
mick was given away by her br0ther-in-law
lieutenant ]. f. Parker, L. 5. N, and she
was accompanied 70 the altar by Mrs. John
A. c. Grey Of 709 9TH avenue, an intimate
friend.
General Harrison, with general Tracy, met
the bride AT the altar. With them were the
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-04-10

WASHINGTON, D. April IA telegram
received by colonel Wilson, corps of engineers
U. S. A., reports that the shaft of the monu-
ment to mark the birthplace of George
Washington was placed in position at Wake
field Westmoreland county, Va. Colonel
Wilson will visit Wakefield in day or two
and inspect the monument before accepting
it from the contractors. No preparations
for the dedication of the monument have
been made.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-04-10
Ruined hY Relic Hunters

The furnishings of the historic pal
ace of Henry VIII at Hampton court,
are being taken away in bits by visit
ors from America and the continent
Some beautiful tapestry chairs have
been destroyed and even valuable tap
estries have been ruined by the insati-
ate relic hunters, through lack of an
adequate force of attendants.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-04-10
A Hint For Accommodating Persons.

Beware how you let stranger, or
one that you cannot trust, handle
your keys. A piece of wax concealed
in the palm OF the hand will take an
impression of the wards, from which a
duplicate key may be made. 1t can
be done SO quickly that even in pass
ing from one hand to another the i'm.
preston may be taken. An expert
thief has even been known to nuke a
duplicate key by simply seeing the
original in another mans hand. He
was prisoner in Jail and the key he
duplicated was one carried by the
warden who visited his cell. Week ly
Telegraph.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-04-10
Very, Very Penitent.

WASHINGTON, d. G., April An I'M
known man in Westville, Ct, sent 80 cents
In postage stamps to the treasury department
as conscience contribution. He says that
While guarding commissary stores during
the war he took from sugar barrels at various
times many humps Of sugar, the value of
which with Interest since that time, he COM
putes at 80 cents.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-04-10
FLORAL DECORATIONS.
The Spirit of Easter-tide Pervaded
Tho CauamnnieS-

NEW YORK, April THE spirit of Easter
pervaded the ceremonies. The church was
like q field of lilies, with palm trees waving
above them. The massive oaken reredos
was curtaned with palms, laced in an ex,
quisitely delicate arabesque, shaded with
purple and gold and warm crimson from the
stained glass windows. Quantities Of white
azaleas, flushed with pink, formed a dado
for this altar hanging, with here and there
bits of deeper rose color. as though dark.
ened by shadows.
The altar rail was hidden by lilies. which
were tied with garlands Of bride roses
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-04-10
4 Representation.

Little Mrs. Juetwed-And do you
know, my husband never even thinks
of so much as going for u scuttle of
coal without first kissing me
Old Mrs. HOrnbeak- about two
years, my dear, YOU may consider
yourself lucky if he gets the coal.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-04-10
GIudneSS Comes

With a better understanding Of the
Wv transient nature of the many phys
zeal ills which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentle efforts-pleasant efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge that so many forms of
sickness are not due 10 any actual dis
ease. but simply to conStipated eondi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup OF Figs, prompt
~ removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, andis
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness, without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. Its therefore
all important, in order to get its bene-
fetal effects, TO note when you pur-
chase, thatyou have the genuine article,
which is manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only, and sold by all rep
utable druggists.
If in the enjoyment Of good health,
and the system is regular, then laxa-
tives or other remedies are not needed.
II afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended tothe most skillful
physicians, but if in need of a laxative,
then one should have the best, and with
the well-informed everywhere, Syrup OF
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction.
nalsgss and WHISKY habit, eureh Pook ssut
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-04-10
Cough

aud nothing seemed to do her any good.
/ happened to read about Hoods Sarsapa-
rila and had her give 1t "a trial. From the
very first dose she began to get better
After taking few bottles she was com
pletoly cured and her health has been the
best ever since" Mas. ADDIE PEcE.
Is r lilroad Place, Amsterdam, n. Y.
81 will say that my mother has not
stated nv case in as strong words as l
would have done Hoods Sarsaparllla
has truly cured me and l am now we'll
Cora PECK Amsterdam, n. Y.
Be sure to get Hoods, because
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-04-10
Growth OF RAILWAYS.

Only seventy years have elapsed
since the first railway in the world was
finished. During that comparatively
brief period 400, 600 miles have been
constructed Railway Age.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-04-10
Man and Wife.
From tie Boston Globe

The following letter tells plain straightforward story in
which every and interested Hundreds of just
such letters have lately been publishers by grateful
people whose hopeless lives have suddenly been frightened by
the wonderful discovery of Prof Dxi Crosby of Dartmouth
College No wonder that like Eugene Low pronounce
Puriana GAS great discovery as electricity
Mt. Vernon Place, Charles town,
To the public:
We know the misery that is caused by
stomach troubles, for both my wife and
have been so afflicted with suffering Of
the worst sort that there seemed longer
any hope Of health or even comfort. In
fact, my wife's life was despaired of, and
I about to give up active employment.
Mrs. Gale for number Of years a
victim of dyspepsia, which grew more and
more severe until she was completely pros
trated. She sent into the country by
her doctor, but when she returned she could
not stand up without support. For a long
time she was unable to eat solid food, and
even on a diet of prepared milk she was IN
able to gain strength escape suffering.
We sought the best advice we could obtain,
but the result was failure in every case.
When we first tried Puri tana we were
without other hope and as far as my wife
was concerned, did not believe that she
would ever recover. After few weeks
there was a marked change and from that
time on her Improvement grew more rapid
from day to day. The stomach trouble dis
appeared and her whole system was
brought into a healthy condi tt on.
Mrs. Gale belongs to the Daughters of
Rebekah and other Charles town societies,
and when she could attend the meetings,
and also eat her share Of the dainties,
it was great surprise to the ladies who
had known of her infirmity. For the first
time in years she found that she could eat
a piece of New England pie, and now her
stomach digests any food.
My own suffering has been SO great that
1 could not engage in any exhausting occu-
patton. The effect of Puri tana in my case
has been only less wonderful than in the
case of my wife. I have received greater
benefits from it than from all other medi-
cines and the doctors put together, and
recommend it in the highest terms to my
Friends.
We bless the day when we heard of
Pur1tana, for it has given US new life.
N.,4.,< GI.A., BILL u6<
Mr. Gale has been for many years the Boston
Maine ralroad and his word is good any bond
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-04-10

Don Jayne de Bourbon, only son
of the pretender Don Carlos, has en-
tered the Russian army as sub-lieu-
tenant of DIR agoons.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-04-10

When ~ article has been sold for a yeAr-'
ia, spite u competition and cheap imitation II
,,u.f have superior quality. bcbbins' Eie' lf'S
Sosp has been constantly made and sold '.n''
a. I,t soar grCcsF for Il. Best Of all.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-04-10
The Ronanarte Library.

The valuable 'Bonsparts library
formed by the Prince Louis Lucien
Bouaparte seems likely 10 be secured
10 London students, as every effort j.
being made to purchase the collection
for the Guild hall library. There are
over $4,000 printed books, besides
rare manuscripts. all dealing With
pathological stud -. aud Illustrating
every known lar gu sc of the world
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-04-10

Or. kilmer's syANP-ROOT cures
All Kidney and Bladder troubles
Pamphlet and Con sul'sti0n free.
Laboratory, BlugLautun. NY.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-04-10

After making complete circuit OF
the globe Owney, the world-renowned
postoffice dog has returned to Albany,
n. y, his native city.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-04-10
sr.rr on ono. - or ToLEDo.

LUCAs CoUSTY.
pB.xr i CaENEY makes oath that he Il the
-. ,'-rtnrr 20 the firm % n. J. CHENEY q
. a1ins business On tie CITY OF Toledo,
County and state afors,Ald And lhSi shd sTIa
IaR- Tor Zach and every cA-c % 4 uarrh that
..,,r',,t A. cursd b. the use - HsIL'stATAHHH
$50 FEANK j. CHESEY.
- q, lsfora me and subscribed In my
,.,...-Ie this eth day q iicuvmh-r. A. ID. lsea.
4. W. GLEASON,
Natarg Public.
u.tt.s gatarrA Cure istakeu Internally and acts
a5,s...fi.' IN the blood and mucous surfaces OF
tbe system. send Tor testmontals, free
=. J. CHENEY s. Co., TolesiO. u.
sF-Sold rs Druggists. &c.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-04-10
4 Similarity,

Barber Qnsinuatingly)-Your hair
is a trife thin, sir? ,
Victim (grimly> 80 is your chance
of setting me bottle of Your justly
celebrated hair restorer-Puck.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-04-10

Congress has in il 200 lawyers, twenty
seven editors and three ministers.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-04-10

They say that Bismarck j. one Of the mos
.utcr-titious persons In Germany.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-04-10

Every person acting a. an auriiOneer IN
England l. required 10 take out a license.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-04-10

Mrs. Winsluw's soothing Syrup for children
teethiug, softens the gums. reduces iniiannls-
ton allays pain, cures wind collie. &c. a bottle
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-04-10

A Maryland legislator wants stale
inspection Of buildings, loan and say
ing associations
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-04-10

SUFFERERS IRON CoUGas sORE THROAT,
etc, should be constantly supplied win
e B,o,r1', bronchial TTDches" Avoid imitstiO
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-04-10

The Public Awards the Palm 20 Halc's
Honey OF Horehound and Tar for coughs.
PIKE. Toothache Drops Cure IN oneminute.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-04-10

Piso's Cure is wonderful Cough medi.
cine. Mrs. ". PtCKERT. Van Siclen and
Blake AYES, Brooklyn, y. Y, Oct. III, 'pi.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-04-10

Biryrlr- are now being made Ia the lndi'
ana state prison at Warsaw. NEl1
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-04-10

Professor Phelps ui Yale has declined the
call t. the woman 'ullcgr ui Baltimore.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-04-10

FITS stopped free hy DIR. kLINL's GHENI
NERVE ETsTuRER. NJ NJ after iir-t day use
Marvellous cures. Treatise and s2!h trial bot
H.. free nr. Kline. .cIl Arch II, Phils., 10.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-04-10
Mothers

An1iously watch declining health OF
their daughters. So many are cut OF
by consumption in carly wears that
there is real cause Tor anxiety. In
the early stages, when not beyond
the reach of medicine, Hoods Sarsa.
parllla will restore the quality aud
quantity of the blood and thus give
good health. Read the following letter:
ut Il but just to write about my
daughter Cora. aged -. She was com
pletely run down, declining, hal that tired
feeling. aud friends said she would not
live over three months. She had bad
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-04-10

nnIiIil and WHISKY habits cured. Book sent
uftuM PREE. Dr.. .. 4. NO0LLKY, ATLANTA. 81.