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Evening journal., 1896-05-26
Dr. unbbard's Bombshcii.

SARATOGA. May 2G. The Presbyterian
general assembly decided TO take no actor
in reference to church unity, fayoring ths
report which was presented on this sub
iect and which called for a declaration
that this Is a Protestant Christian cuun
try The surprise of tho session can't
when a paper was submitted in regard t,
the So, 600, 600 Presbyterian building II
New York by Rev. william II. Hubbnre
OF Auburn, y. y. Il had been known tha'
there was a strong feeling In regard 2.
this building. but 1t was not anticipates
that It would take this shape. Il vii
probably be considered on Thursday. The
discussion when the subject Is brought AZ
promises to be animated.
The paper contained two proposition
and resolution In brief as follows;
Proposition No l. - Last Soptombe
John $ Kennedy Of New York city, In con
yorsation concerning the new Presbyteri
AN building, 1855 Fifth avenue, New Yorl
city, madc the proposition that II th
church were not entirely satisfied with th
new building az an investments and di'
not see It's way clear to own the same h
was perfectly willing TO purchase IL at th
original cost and would give one year
time in which to determine whether thi
proposition would DO nccepted.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-08-20
PATENT ITEMS.

A patentee may grant an exclusive
right to another person to manufacture
or sell his device within the whole OF
any part Of the United States.
According to the patent laws OF
Switzerland, work on a peatent device
must begin in that country within three
years from the date Of the patent.
A Spanish patent is subjected to an
annual tax, the amount being assessed
by government officials according to
their ideas Of the value of the device.
Previous description, IN printed pub
LEGATION, Of the machine 0, device or q
previous patent issued for it will pre-
vent any application being granted.
A Canadian patent covers the prov
inces Of Ontario, Quebec, New Bruus-
wick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edwards
Island, Manitoba and British Columbia.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-08-20
BOOKS AND WRITERS.

Maarten Martens is reported to be
slowly recovering from the illness
which has for some time interrupted
his literary work.
Prince Henry of Orleans has written
new book OF Central Asiatic travel,
of which translation will appear in
London in the autumn.
Mr.. Cladstone's interest in the char
ncter of Sheridan has taken form in
paper on Fraser RAGS new biography
of the drnmatist.
Julian Ralph declares that Coney Is
land "still remains the king Of ell pop
ular resorts of America" He saws that
in single year 100000 souls have
congregated there, but he reglects to
state how many people there were.
The most popular boys book in Italy,
one surprising even "Cuore'-is Ed
monde lie Henins' "Libro d'Oro," which
has passed through $50 editions. 1t
Is now being translated into German
and Swiss publisher will issue first,
edition of $4,000 copies.
The duke of Argyll champions the Ar
menian cause in forthcoming work,
"Eegland's Responsibility Toward Tnr-
key" in which he narrates the Anglo
Turkish events of 1856. the year when
he served in the cabinet that concluded
the treaty Of Paris.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-08-20
FOR SPARE MOMENTS.

Every person over five years Of are
In Storbech, Austria, is a chess player.
The game ~ taught in the schools
It is said to be possible to draw plati-
mum wires 90 fine that two of them
twisted could be inserted in The hollow
Of a human hair.
Virginia has just enacted law maxi
ing it q misdemeanor to sell intoxicants
to any student OF an educational insti-
tuition in that state.
The life insurance companies have
reason to regret the decease Of Hamil-
ton Disstou, of Philadelphia He car
ried $1,100,oo0 insurance.
A new globe, for all kinds Of lights,
increases the illuminating power ten
per cent. 1T is grooved vertically in
side and horizontally outside.
Senator Wolcott, of Colorado, can do
what few men can do. He can shave
with razor 10 each hand, and stimuli
taneously write with two pens.
A snail that has been decapitated, If
kept in moist place, will in few
weeks grow new head, which will be
as serviceable as the one removed.
The COW tree grows in South and Gem
trail America. A hole bored in the
trunk causes n milk-like liquid to flow,
and this beverage is palatable and
nourishing.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-08-20
ODD ENDS OF THE WORLD.

The natives of Africa gorged them
selves with watermclons as early as
$500 b. C. The fruit grows wild all over
the country.
The most costly tomb in existence is
that which was erected to the memory
Of Mohammed. The diamonds and ru-
bies used in the decorations are worth
$10.000,00O.
When a Russian family moves from
one house to another it is customary
TO rake all the fire from the hearth of
the old domicile and carry it in closed
pot to the new residence.
The bridal veil of japanese young
lady is subsequently, nsed as her shroud.
just after the marriage it is carefully
put away and reserved until death
makes its use again necessary.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-08-20
A Feature of the Oars Coronation.

Among the many curious ceremonies
of the coronation is the salutation by
the car of the tombs OF his ancestors
in the Archangel cathedral. The
learned in these matters consider the
custom to be relic Of ceremony which
took place In the coronation of the
Byzantine empire, which formed thd
basis upon which the order of the Rus.
sian coronation ceremonies is founded.
The ancient Byzantine emperors were
presented with clippings Of marble.
and with rich gold-embroidered cloths
containing a few human bones. This was
later on simplified to the preservation 0 !
gold cloth containing earth, the object
in both cases, as in the Roman triumph
and the passage Of mummy through
an Egyptian banqueting hall, being to
remind the car that, even in that mo.
ment Of his life when he attains the sum.
NIT of this worlds glory he is yet but
mortal.--N. y. Sun.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-08-20
FOREIGN FACTS.

Most Of Queen Nctoria's subjects are
Hindoos.
II a Japanese farmer has as much as
ten acres Of land he Is looked upon as a
monopolist.
A league for the elimination Of for
eign words from the French language
has been formed in Paris.
Prince Eugene, the youngest son of
King Oscar III. of Sweden and Norway,
is travelling under the name of Coun.
kosendal.
It is stated that only one-fourth Of
her requirements are now imported by
japan, as against 67 per cent. six years
ago.
A man was tramplcd to death by
horses on an Irish race course recently
while trying to save jockey who had
fallen.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-08-20
ROUND ABOUT ENGLAND.

The insurance upon St. raul's cathe-
dral, London. is said to be about $475,-
600.
The longest underground thorough
fare in Great Britain is in Central Der
byshire, where you can walk seven miles
upon road connecting several coal
mines.
Every shilling turned out by the Eng
fish mint shows profit OF nearly three
pence. On every ton OF penny pieces
taken out from the mint there is profit
Of c 3S2.
Although Blenheim palace is prac-
tically the property Of the duke Of
Marlborough, It is held from the crown
on a peculiar tenur-namcly, the an
nual presentation Of French flag to
the reigning monarch. The dukes OF
Wellington likewise pay the same trib-
ute for Strathfieldsaye.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-08-20
HUMOROUS.

"pana. what Is walk In life?'
1T is that profession, my boy, IN WI g.
everybody has to run like mad. or ge'
left Chicago Record.
--Hoax-"Dces Sillicus know any
thing about music?" Joax-"No; he
doesn't know the difference between (
string orchestra and a rubber band
Philadelphia Record.
First Night-"Was the new play
success ?" Parquet-"Well, ! DON
know; but one outraged man in the
audience called the author out."-Phila
delphia North American.
--He-"Which did you like best o.
nv verses?" She-"Why, the one on
the first page" He-"Let me see
Which one was that?" She-"Don''
YOU remember? The one in quotation
marks. q" Harlem Life.
81 always eat cheese with pie" re-
marked Gaswell to Dukane, as they
lunched together at help-yourseli
hashery. 1T is generally regarded as
the proper antidote," replied Dukanc. -
Pittsburgh Chronicle.
-Daughter-"This piano isreally my
very own, isn't it, pa? p Pa-"Yes, my
dear" "And when I marry I can take
il with me, can II" Certainly, my
child; but don't tell anyone. 1t might
spoil your chances. "-Tit-Bits.
Easy Test-'I don't see how you
design all those lovely suits for little
boys" gushed the enthusiastic woman.
ut is easy enough" said the ladies'
and children's tailor. Il try them on
my own hoy II the suit makes him
utterly miserable / know have scored
another success with the mothers
Cincinnati Enquirer.
They were discussing the new
bcarder. He slips in and out of the
house so quietly said the grass-widow
boarder, that think he must have
been married man once" "Maybe it is
that" said Mrs. Hashcroft, as tron-
bled look came over her face. land may
be he is in the habit Of getting behind
with his board. "--Indianapolis journal.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-08-20
The First Horse, n Alaska.

DR.. Walker, prospector in Alaska
took some horses up with him. At the
first Indian village the sight Of the
horses drove all the dogs bowling into
the woods. The children dropped thcil
rude playthings and fed crying inta
the hnts. The men and women stood
their ground, although in open-eyrd
wonder. After much inducement they
were finally prevailed upon to approach
the horses. and their wonder knew ma
bounds. No amount of persuasicli
would induce them to mount. They
were the first horses they had ever seen
Chicago Chronicle.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-08-20
THEY TOOK NO CHANCES.
Congressman Helped Mike Dat In Dir
pensing Hospitality.

Congressman Helped Mike Dat In Dir
pensing Hospitality.
One Of the Massachusetts congress-
nen lives near Boston. lie has beauti-
fnl estate. his admiration for which IL
shared by his coachman, Mike. Tho
other day Mike brought q couple Of his
Irish friends upon the place and after
escorting them around the grounds and
showing them the stable ushered them
into the hall.
There, somewhat to his surprise. he
met his employer, but the latter was
determined not to be outdone in hospi-
tality by his coachman. Bring your
friends into the dining-room, Mike" he
said, and into the dining-room the trio
followed him. Nov, my men, Of
course you can have what you like" be
remarked, as he stood by the sideboard;
''but I have a drink here that think
you will like. There is story to il, by
the way" he added, (which may inter-
est you. 1t is called Benedictine, and il
is made by monks up on the Alps. They
fill little flask with it and send out
their St. Bernard dogs to find travellers
who may be overcome by the cold.
When a poor, half-frozen fellow is
found he drinks a little of this cordial
from the flask and then he is able to
follow the dogs to a place Of shelter"
The men listened to the story in silence.
Finally one Of them mustered up cour-
age to speak. "Have you any gin?" he
asked. Certainly" said the congress-
man, as he laid aside the cordial. "Help
yourself" The men took good, sub
stantial drink of the gin and smiled
happily over its familiar taste. "That
wasn't bad" said one of them. "Now
bring on your dog liquor;"-Washing-
ton Post.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-08-20
A SLAVE HUNT RECALLED.


| The First Fugitive Ever Hunted In Mas
sachusctts.
| George w. Latimer, Of Lynn, the first
| fugitive slave hunted in Massachusetts.
died recently at his home in Lynn. His
history was an interesting one, as 1t was
his arrest and incarceration on Massa.
chusetts soil in 1912 that. to great ex-
tent, inspired the old anti-slavery work
ers in the earlier years of the contro-
versy. He had been given his freedom
by the will of his mistress, but the will
was never probated, and the heirs re.
fused to allow the bequest, and he wa,
sold to james b. Gray, of Norfolk, Va.
September, ls4i, he and his wife man.
aged to secrete themselves in the fore
peak of steiner loaded with cotton
for the north, and nine hours later lief.
the boat at it's next port of call, and took
steamer for Baltimore, whence they
went to New York. and came from thar
place to Boston. They found lodgings
among people OF their own color on Joy
street, but when Latimer ventured to
the post Office he was recognized by 0
man from the south, and two weeks
later his master arrived from Norfolk
and caused his arrest.
He was taken to the Leverett street
Jail and his master at once instituted
proceedings to have him returned to Vir-
GINA as fugitive. Garrison and others
fought tie case on every point. but Chief
Justice Shaw ruled that Gray had a
right to take his chattel back if he could
prove property. Public Indignation
meetings were held in different parts Of
the state, the most notable one being in
Faneuil hall, October 20, at which Sewell
presided, aud the speakers were Wendell
Phillips, George s. billiard, Charles l..
Remard and Frederick Douglass, who
was at that time fugitive.
A respite was granted in the court pro.
ceedings, and Gray's counsel offered to
free Latimer for $780, This was refused.
and when Gray heard that it was the in,
tention OF the citizens to storm the Jail
and release him, he modified his dc.
mands and freed him. for half the
amount originally demanded.
The sum was raised by DR.. Samuel L.
Caldwell, pastor OF the fremont temple.
The return of Latimer to Virginia to ba
tried on charge Of larceny that had
been preferred against him was then
demanded, but extradition papers were
refused. Shortly after he removed to
Lynn, and had lived there since, honored
and respected by all who knew him.
He was rs years old at the time Of hs
death and left widow and three chill
dTen.- Boston Traveller.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-08-20
At the Dentists.

Young Lady (timorously)-Who was
that screaming just now?
Dentist-Don't be alarmed; it was .
patient who was being treated free Of
charge.-Journal Amusant
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-08
A JOHN O'BRIEN DINNER.

Mr.. Geo. McHardy's Cannibal club
held meeting at noon today in the
Sunset Hose eompany's house, on
Grand avenue, and, with the usual
ritualistic exercises, had a wild orgy
over the well-eooked, appetizing enc
my, "John O'Brien," whom Grand
Chief Cannibal McHardy defeated in
a pitched battle last night. Twenty
braves ranged themselves in a circle
around the great cauldron and each
with his rice bowl and chop sticks
soon picked the last bone and drank
the rich life-blood Of the fallen hero.
1t was feast eft for the gods"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-08
PEARsALL POINTERS.

Pearsall, Tex, Sept S.-Sunday was
pronounced by many to be the hottest
day they have experienced this sum-
mer and the sky was as clear as could
be until a little after noon when to the
north a little above the horizon there
might have been seen a cloud rising
and late in the evening the rain began
to fall, gently at first, but at length
all began to think that at never rains
in Pearsall but 1t pours" so heavily
did it fall, but only SO for short time
and the fall was not anywhere near
sufficient for the needs of cotton and
grass and water for stock. 1t is re-
ported that the rainfall was much
heavier some 10 or IL miles east of
here.
Miss Pinlde Smith, one Of San Anto-
MOS charming young ladies, who for
some weeks past has been here WISH
ting w. w. Haynes and family, re-
turned home last Saturday.
Mr.. Geo. B. Little, who has for
month past been travelling in Mexico
visiting the places of most interest in
the Republic returned to Pearsall yes
terday very much pleased with his
trip and the things he had seen.
Mrs. Rex Moore returned yesterday
from a visit of a few days in Cotulla.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-08
BRYAN ROASTING.
He Is Received At Home By footing
OF Horns And Loud Cheering.

He Is Received At Home BY footing
OF Horns And Loud Cheering
Omaha, Neb., Sept. SWIM. ]. Bryan
began his speech making today at $50
|. at Pacific Junction, Iowa. He had re-
tired late but at nearly every station
through which the train passed crowds
had gathered and the nominee was
routed from his bed many times to
shake hands with Iowans. At Pacific
Junction 1000 residents had gone to the
depot before breakfasting to see and
hear the "Silver Knight of the Platte"
A baggage truck was placed beside the
car and Bryan said in part:
when I started East I knew people
out here were all right but did not
know how they might be down there.
1 found, however, they were about as
much stirred up as you are. All over
this country those who toll and are en-
gagged in producing, and in industries,
are interested in having enough money
to do business with and those who have
money instead of property, and want
to make dollars rise in value are OPP
posed to it. We have the majority of
the people on our side.
The first crowd to greet the nominee
in his own state was at Plattsmouth,
where 500 Nebraskans welcomed him
with cheers and footing of horns. He
spoke briefly and was loudly cheered.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-08
SHOULD RESTRAIN DYNAMITERs.

London, Sept. S.-The Times says, in
an editorial on the subject of the re-
lease of the Irish dynamiters, that it
is bound to accept Sir Matthew White
Ridley's explanation and testimony in
which the decision was based.
1T is not the business Of the govern
ment," says the Times "to deal with
dynamiters as If they were patients at
a German health resort. We do not
hesitate to say that if they are really
lunatics they might be placed under
proper restraint and not loosed upon
the country as an act of clemency or
charity"
London, Sept. S.-Sir Matthew White
Ridley secretary of state for the home
department, has written a letter in
which he says the home Office only fol-
lowed the usual practice in liberating
the Irish dynamiters on the report that
any further detention would endanger
their health.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-08
DIGNIFIED SILENCE

Canton, O., Sept. S.-When Major
Mckinley was informed that rumor
was current in Chicago that he was
about to take the stump in Illinois at
the request Of the national committee,
he declared emphatically that he had
no intention of making speeches out
side of Canton.
Il see no reason whatever" said Mr..
Mckinley, ''for altering my determine
ton to remain at home during the cam
paign. I do not expect to take the
stump. am very much occupied here
and a great many delegations have ar
ranged to call on me in Canton"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-08
GOV. OATES TALKS.

San Francisco, Sept. S.-Gov. w. c..
Oates, of Alabama, who has been wish
ting here said today:
Alabama will give her electoral vote
for Bryan. The gold Democrats and
Republicans, however, may fuse on
congressman, and give the regular
Democratic ticket a hard fight. The
cotton states will all go for Bryan.
The border states are doubtful, Ken
lucky in particular, where Palmer and
his ticket will poll a great many votes
from the regular Bryan ticket and
give the Republicans a great chance
to win the state.''
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-08
or 231 San Antonio, Texas Tuesday, September g. 1896
CARVALHO ATTACKED.
Wounded By A Deputy-Italy Has
Strong Support.

New York, Sept. s-A dispatch from
Buenos Ayres says: The Herald's
correspondent in Rio Janerio tele-
graphs that DR.. Carvalho, late minis
ter Of foreign affairs, was seriously
wounded by deputy in the presence
of President Moraes at the Central
railway station. Three shots were
fired, all taking effect in the victims
breast.
Gable dispatches received from Rome
today say that England, Germany and
Austria will support Italy against Bra
zil
Yesterday being their anniversary of
their independence. the Italians asked
their counsel in Rio Janerio as to
whether or not they should observe the
celebration. Signor Bruno told them
to fly the Italian flag accompanied by
that of Brazil.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-08
A FOOLISH WIDOW.

Laurel, Del, Sept. S.-Mrs. Warren,
a respected widow residing near Sharp
town in this county, has been reading
about the New York prophet who pre-
dicted the world was to come to an end.
On Wednesday last she became con-
WINGED that the prediction would be
verified and spent Monday and Tues
day distributing all her worldly goods
to her neighbors and on Wednesday
she donned a white robe and sat on
her front steps all day. The event
failed to come off and on Thursday she
made an effort to secure the return of
her property and has filed suit to re-
cover.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-08
GOMEZ MARCHING EAST.
Probably To Get Arms Taken To Sea
By The Laurada- Forcing Coffee
Planters To Leave.

Planters To Leave.
Philadelphia, Pa, Sept. S.-Important
news from Cuba was brought to this
port by the British steamship Ardand-
hu. The day that the vessel sailed
Gen. Maxine Gomez passed in sight
of Santiago, bound toward Guanta-
namo, with 5000 men. The men could
be seen in the day time climbing the
Ell Cobre mountains, and at night their
camp fires were visible to all in the
town, causing the greatest consterna-
ton among the residents, as well as
among the Spanish soldiers.
1t is believed that they were bound to
the Orient to receive part Of the arms
and ammunition landed there by the
tug Dauntless.
On their march Gomez visited in per-
son a number of French coffee planters
who have been given eight days no.
tice to quit work and leave their plan
tations, which are near Santiago, but
who continued to remain. One of their
number, the leader and representative
of a Paris banking syndicate, is re-
ported to have been strung up by the
neck until nearly dead, and when re-
suscitated was sent to Santiago to warn
others that the orders issued to stop
work must be complied with.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-08
FAST BICYCLE RACE.

Denver, Colo, Sept. s.-The worlds
record for twenty-five miles on the
road has been broken in Denver, in the
labor day road race. The judges
have not yet decided whether to give
the time prize to Jos. F. Marshall or
E. Tyler Smith. Nor has the time de-
finitely been decided although it will
be about 1920. The time prize would
have been won by Max Kreutz had he
not fallen within a few yards of the
finish, causing so much confusion the
judges became muddled. Nat M. Gil
man, with minutes handicap, won the
race, the time being 1:06.41.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-08
ALFARo cRUsHEs REBELLION.

New York, Sept. S.-The Herald has
received the following dispatch from
Guyaquil, Ecuador:
ITO the editor of the Herald: The
uprising a religious war for which rea-
son the campaign has been a most diff
cult one. The government has tri-
umphed over Cuenesa and has pardon
en- the conquered. 1 have today re-
sumed the discharge of my functions
as executive. 1 shall soon convoke a
national convention which shall meet
in Guyaquil, October 3.
(Signed) FLOY ALFARO."