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The herald., 1896-02-23
CORBETT NOT IN HIS CLASS
Fitzsimmons Positively Declines the
Ex-champion's Challenge
Before Hatch Can Be 1ade Corbett 1ust
Best Maher and Choynski.-A
Trip to England

Ell PAso, Tex, Feb. 22.-An Associated
Press representative had talk with Fitz-
simmons about Corbett's challenge on his
way from the battle ground this morning.
Fitz said: ~ shall completely ignore that
fellow Corbett. 1t was thousand dollars of
American money to one cent of Mexican
coin that "Pomp JIM would get in his oar
just as he has. shall use about the same
argument once employed by Charlie
Mitchell: Tell him to go get reputa-
tion.' Let him whip Peter Maher and
Joe Choynski before he opens his head to
me. Both men want to fight him and 1
think either one of them can lick him.
This much L shall insist upon. He must
first win from Maher and Choynshi before
he gets into the ring with me.
II whipped with ease the man Corbett
presented the championship belt to in Or
der to escape a match with him. To show
Corbett how little weight his champion
ship present carried, | formally, through
the Associated Press, renounce all claims
to the belt and refuse to accept it. l am
going to Madison Square Garden for the
night of February 29th with half a dozen
contracts l made conditionaliy on win.
ming from Maher, and then, with Julian,
Stensler, Roeber and my family. sail for
England"
Julian Ilduueu Ln0 Associated fEesS rep.
resentative the following:
To the Public We desire TO thank the
people Of Juarez, Mexico, for their kind
and courteous treatment of us during the
time consumed in training for the fight
just ended. We shall always bear pleas
ant remembrances of that place aud it's
charming people, from the governor down
to the humblest man. We shall try to
square ourselves honorably with the Mexi-
can government if they think we commit.
ted any wrong. BOB FITzsIMMONS,
MARTIN JULIAN.
Maher and his party left tonight over
the Texas and Pacific for Pittsburg, and
Fitzsmmons and party left for New York.
The question OF turning over to Dan
Stuart the $4,000 guaranteed him by the
citizens of FL Paso in case he brought off
the -Fitzsmmons fight caused
stormy discussion at a meeting of the
executive committee having the funds in
hand, this afternoon. A number demanded
their money back. The majority, how
ever, considered Stuart had earned his
money and that it was not his fault that
the crowds did not come. so paper signed
by ten responsible citizens holding the
executive harmless for any suits that may
be brought, was drawn UP and the money
was handed over to Dan Stuart.
coRBEIT WILL INSIST.
CHICAGO, Feb. 22.-Corbett, when
shown the Associated Press dispatch an
nouncing Fitzsimmons' refusal to fight
him. simply said: "He is big coward. |
will leave it to the public to judge whether
am correct or not. lpredicted he would
not make match with me if he won the
fight with Maher, but il he goes to England
he will find me in England after him. lie
said after his fight with Maher he would
fight any man in the world. He is now get
ting out of the country as fast as possible,
bag and baggage"
The herald., 1896-02-23
A Di.ner to Depew

New YORK. Feb. 22.--Eor the first time
in his after-dinner career Chauricey NJ. De-
pew was the guest of honor at co,npli-
mentary dinner given himsat the rooms of
the Lo,us club. The president of the club
Mi. Erauk Il, Lawrence, sat at the guests
table, and with him were. besides Mr.. De-
pew, President Seth Low of Columbia
college; George W. Smal,ey, Rev. d.. S.
A. Elliot of Brooklyn: Roswell
p. Flower, j. Lindsay Gordon. District At
torney John r. Fellows. Chester S. Lord,
Capt. William Henry White, Rev. DR., Nc
Arthur, Charles Emory Smith and August
Thomas. President Lawrence, at the con-
clusion of the dinner, introduced Mr.. De-
oiIs vein OF public men and politics i'll gem
eral, and their relations ID the great public.
The herald., 1896-02-23
HIS LAST JOKE is CRACKED
And His UngainIy Smile Fixed in Deaths
Rigidity
Bill Nye, Americas Best Known Humorist,
Solves the Conundrum Which Is Pre-
sented to All Humanity

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Feb, pa
special to the News from Asheville, N. c.,
says that "BiIl'' Nye died there this after
noon.
His wife, two sons and two neighbors
we're at his bedside when the end came.
L Gil days ago ne had q srroke or paralysis
much more severe than the one he had at
Paterson, N. j., when the cruel story that
he was drunk was sent out.
No arrangements have been made for
the funeral.
Mr.. Nye came to this section seven or
eight years ago in search of health, and
finally bought a farm, where he built his
palatial home. He was born in Sirley,
Me-, August 25, 1850. He was educated
at an academy at River Falls, Wis, re-
moved to Wyoming, studied law and was
admitted to the bar in 1876. He began
early to contribute humorous sketches to
the newspapers, using he pen name of
''Bill Nye." was connected with various
western journals and afterward settled in
New York City. He has published Bill
Nye and the Boomerang Chicago, 1881,
The Forty Liars (lSS3), Baled Hay 1 8S4).
Bill Nye's Blossom Rock (lSS5) and Re-
marks uSS6).
The herald., 1896-02-23
Where Was BroWnep

DALLAS, Tex, Feb. 22.-The fifth annual
convention Of the National Reform Press
association convened here today with
about seventy-flve delegates present, rep
resenting fifteen states. Among Populist
leaders of national prominence
IN attendance are General J,
S. Coxey, of Commonweal army
fame; Chairman Taubeneck of the nation
al executive committee. Paul Vanderyoort,
National Committeeman Rosell of Mis-.
souri,. Ringing speeches indorsino the
Omaha platform, hoping for union of all
the reform forces along the lines that
would involve no less of principles and de-
claring against the invasion of America by
the pauper labor of Europe, were made,
The herald., 1896-02-23
FULL or HONORS

Death of G. D. Robinson, Three Times Gov.
ernor Of Tlassachu
SPEINGFIELp. Mass. Feb. 22.-Ex-Gov-
ernor Robinson died today.
George Dexter Robinson was born in
Lexington, Middlesex county, in 1884. He
graduated at Harvard in 1856. He was a
representative in the legislature in 1874 ;
sena or in 1876; representative in the 18th, i,
t6th, 47th and 18th United States con-
crosses. He was elected governor of Mas
sachuse.ts in 1881 and reelected in 1888
and 1856. lii 1889 he was appointed by
President Harrison commissioners to the
Cherokee and other Indian tribes TO re-
ceive titles to lands in Indian territory, but
declined the office.
The herald., 1896-02-23
SUICIDED WHILE INSANE
Ex.Congressman Harter Was Crazed
by Insomnia
His Business Affairs In Prosperous Condition
His Last Letters Gave No Hint Of
His Intention


thrown into fever of excitement at noon
today by the announcement that Michael
d. Harter had committed suicide at the
home of x. Knapp in this city. When
found life was extinct. The fatal shot was
fired from revolver, the bullet entering the
right temple and penetrating the brain.
Harter was found lying on the bed with q
revolver clutched in his left hand. He had
been suffering with insomnia for some
time past and his mind gave way. On a
bureau in his room was a letter addressed
to his wife in Philadelphia, and outside the
room was found a package of letters adj
dressed to his business associates.
Yesterday afternoon he complained of
having a severe pain in the head, but later
in the evening attended a church supper
and seemed to have an enjoyable time.
He was largely interested in a number of
Industries and represented the Fourteenth
Ohio district in congress. For the past two
years ne has been residing in Philadelphia.
There was nothing in the letter to his
wife to Indicate his purpose to take his
life. There was also a telegram to Mrs.
Harter, dated this morning, in which Mr..
Harter asked her to see that his life insur-
ance assessments we're paid. That, taken
Cured yesterday, indicate the suicide had
been contemplated. Yesterday Colonel
Fowler of the Mutual Life Insurance COM
pany, together with s. L. Ghaster, called
at the Harter mill to see Colonel Brown,
who took out a policy for 100000 in the
scheme deeply impressed Mr.. Harter.
Mr.. Harter did not take the policy, but he
made this inquiry: "Colonel Fowler, if a
man should take out policy today and
should commit suicide tonight, would the
policy be paid?'
IL y,
he said:
"Mr. Ghaster, do you think that a man
who had never harmed a person in the
world should commit suicide he would go
to heaven?''
Mr.. Ghaster replied that he thought he
would.
The coroner held an inquest this after
noon and decided that the deceased had
killed himself while Temporarily insane.
There is no hint of financial or business
embarrassments as the cause of the sui
eide, it being asserted that all the enter
prises, with which Mr.. Harter was con-
nected are in a tiOurishing condition.
Mrs. Harter will arrive here with her son
tomorrow. No arrangements for the fun
eral have yet been made.
HARTER'S RECORD
WASHINGTON, Feb. 22.-Hon. Michael
d. Harter was member of the Fifty
second and Fifty-third congresses. His
home was at Mansfield, o., and most of
his life he was banker and manufacturer
Although a poor boy and without the ad.
vantages of much schooling, Mr.. Harter
was hard student and had read widely on
political and financial subjects. He was a
Democrat in politics and strong opponent
of the free coinage of silver, and one of the
few advocates of free trade in congress.
In the last congress he was member of
the committee on coinage and voted
against the free silver bill which that COM
mittee reported.
The herald., 1896-02-23
PYThIAN KNIGHTS
Conclude to 90 to Cleveland for the
Encampment

Conclude to 90 to Cleveland for the
Encampment
CINCINNATI, o., Feb. 22.-The executive
assembly of the grand council of the
Knights of Pythias met at the Grand
hotel here this evening under the COM
mand of the supreme chancellor, Walter
b. Ritche. There were also present
Supreme Vice Chancellor Colegrove,
Prelate Stelnhart, Keeper of Records
White, John A. Hinsey of Chicago board of
control, Supreme Master of Records
Sample and Supreme Master-at-Arms
Gardiner.
The session was executive. Judge G. NJ.
Orr and Fred Z. Wheaton of Minneapolis
were present to resist the abandon
ment of the meeting of the grand
lodge and grand encampment of
the uniformed rank in that city. 1t was
resolved, however. to abandon Minneapo-
lis and to hold the biennial encampment
at Cleveland August 20, 1895. 1t was also
decided to hold no encampment of the
uniform rank this year, this action being
taken because. as alleged, the railroads
refused to give the Pythiaus a one-cent
per mile rate. the same as given to the
Grand Army TO Minneapolis.
The herald., 1896-02-23
lishear tened over the turn affairs have


taken.
Chaunceyl M. Depew received today a
reply which shows that Gen. Booth, the
international commander. is firm in his
decision as to the change of commanders
in the United States, and further, that as
long ago as January 81 Ballington Booth
had handed in his resignation as result of
his removal from the command in this
country. His resignation, it appears, re-
suited in the sending of three mediators to
this country, but their mission was unsuc-
cessfuI. The cablegram received today by
Mr.. Depew is as follows
LONDON, Feb. 22.-Hon. C. M. Depew,
New York cabled General Booth sum-
mary yours. He requests me to cable that
universal changes and equity compel him
TO confirm that arrangement. lie pro-
foundly deplores General Bailington,
Booths resignation, dated January 81.
He has done by three mediators his ut
most, but without success.
(Signed) BRAMwELL BooTH.
The herald., 1896-02-23
Didn't Talk Fight.

Ell PAso, Tex, Feb. 22.-Tonight the
local pres and number of prominent cit
izens gave a banquet to the visiting staff of
journalists here representing the principal
papers of the leading cities of the Union.
Among the guests was Gov. Thornton of
New Mexico. The principal theme of dis
cussion was the need of an International
storage dam to hold the flood waters of the
Rio Grande for the purpose of supplying
100000 acres of land in the two REPUBLICS.
The herald., 1896-02-23
MINING LAW
The Butte 6 Boston Mining Company Gets
Verdict


Verdict
BUTTE, Mont. Feb. 22.-The Butte &
Boston Mining company got verdict
against the Lexington Mining company for
$l25 900, the value of ore taken out by
the latter from beneath the surface of the
ground belonging to the plaintiff, by means
of underground workings. The case was
on trial ten days and the suit was for
100000. Both companies own portions
of Wappello claim, having bought from
the original patentee. The Lexington COM
pany's portion is north of the Butte &
Boston's and its vein dips to the south. In
following the vein 1t was found that 800
feet down the vein separated as
by fracture. The Lexington
cross cut to the lower part
of the fractured vein and continue on
down, taking out ore from what is claimed
was some vein that had its apex on the
Lexington ground. The Butte and Boston
demonstrated by upraise that the vein the
Lexington had worked on below the 300
foot level was not portion of the vein
apexing on the Lexington ground. but
was almost vertical vein having it's apex
on the Butte and Boston property, and
clearly traced from point where ore was
extracted to the surface on the inside of
the Butte and Boston part of the Wappelio
claim. 1t also demonstrated that the
Butte and Boston vein was ntersected by
one Lexington vein, but without breaking
the continuity of the former.
One of the most important instructions
OF the court was in regard to the separation
of two parts of the Lexington vein at the
3OO-foot level. The judge said if it be-
comes necessary. III order to connect two
separate and distinct portions of vein, to
pass for any considerable distance through
the country rock, having none of the ele-
ments of a vein, and through which inter-
vening space there is neither mineral nor
walls nor seams to be followed, then it may
be concluded that the veins are perma-
nently separated, and one cannot be fol-
lowed from the other through the interven-
ing space into the ground of the other.
The case will be apnaaled.
The herald., 1896-02-23
A Possible Suicide

SACRAMENTO, Feb. 22.-About 8 o'clock
this afternoon the body of Robert Winslow
was found floating in the Sacramento river
at the foot of N street. He had disan-
peared fromhis home in this city one night
in December last. Winslow was q com
mercial traveller for a Wholesale LIQUOR
house, and was one of the best known
drummers on the coast. A few weeks
prior to his disappearance he had been
drinking heavily and on several occasions
told his wife he intended to commit sui-
eide.
The herald., 1896-02-23
A pnIitjroi Sniff

New ORLEANS. La, Feb. 22.--There is
split in the regular Republican party in
the second congressional district and two
conventions were held today. The Reed
wing met in LoDgshoremen's hall in this
city and the Mckinley wing held their con-
vention i'll st. James parish. Both conven-
tons elected delegates to the national
4
The herald., 1896-02-23
WRECKED SEALERS
No Trace Of the Cadzow Forest-The Wan
derer's Crew Saved

derer's Crew Saved
PoRT TOWNSEND, WASH, Feb. 22.-The
United States revenue cutter Corwin which,
ten days ago, received orders from Wash
ington to cruise TO Cape Flattery in search
of the overdue British ship Cadzow Forest,
returned here today at noon, having been
unsuccessful in her search. The officers of
the Corwin state that even had the Cadzow
Forest gone ashore and been wrecked
search would have discovered indications
of her loss near Cape Scott on the west side
of Vancouver island.
The Corwin picked up the crew, captain
and four men, of the sealing schooner
Wanderer from Victoria. They had been
wrecked in storm fifteen days previous,
and were badly frozen and nearly starved.
The Corwin left the wrecked sealers at Vic
toria this morning.
The herald., 1896-02-23
Good Hard Work

OAKLAND, Feb. 22.-Charles Rissert and
William Anderson, two men confined III
the Jail here, dug through two and one
climbing over two ten-foot fences, made
their escape. Rissert was in Jail for steal
ing IL bicycle, and Anderson had COM
mitted Il number of petty thefts.
The herald., 1896-02-23
A Winter Launch.

CLEVELAND, Ohio. Feb. 22.--The largest
vessel ever built on the Great lakes was
launched at the shipyards of the Globe iron
works hero today in the presence of an inn
mense crowd. The new steamer, which is
being constructed for the Mutual Trans
portation company of this city, has not yet
been given name.
The herald., 1896-02-23

gress adjourns without currency legisla-
Cleveland. he will call a special session
and force the iesuc upon the country as be-
ing the one question of paramount import
The herald., 1896-02-23
Currency I.episiation

CHICAGO, Feb. 22.-Ihe Posts Washing
ton special says: On the authority of a
gentleman who enjoys the personal con-
tidence of the president as fully as anyone
living, the statement is made that if con-
The herald., 1896-02-23
a Child Drowned

FeFSNO, Feb. %. "A two-year-old child
by the name of Lawrence Ford fell into a.,
irrigating canal near Sanger this afternoon
and was drowned. The child wandered
away from home and was found within
half an hour, but life was extinct.
The herald., 1896-02-23
A Bankers Death

PHOENIX, Ariz., Feb. 22.-Charles N.
Thompson, of the banking firm of J. S.
Thompson & Sons, Macon, ILL.,, died this
morning of consumption. The remains
will be taken east for interment.
The herald., 1896-02-23
Mrs. Waite's Funeral

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22.-The funeral of
Mrs. Waite, the mother of the late chief
justice of the United States supreme
court, will be held at her late residence,
1915 Rhode Island, tomorrow afternoons
The herald., 1896-02-23
A i1;,,,arti tia,,,.

Cr1CAGo, Feb 22.-In the billiard match
at the Auditorium tonight, Thomas Gal
lagher was defeated by William Spinks of
California by score of 600 to 400.
The herald., 1896-02-23

WHERE YOU MAY 90 TODAY
OarHsuM-Matlnee ana at 8 p. m; vaude.
vile.
Matinee and at $ p m.; The Fire
Patrol
The herald., 1896-02-23

ABOUT THE CiTY-rhe polite world; late
dongs in the swagger set. Tried to kill
his wife: NJ. P. Foster in adrunkeA frenzy
shoots his wife Descendants of patriots;
Sons OF the Revolution at the banqueting
board The Monrovia flyer deraied;
bad smashup near Mission station....
Fire laddies; business like inspection...
Excellent bicycle races; good sport at
Santa Monica yesterdsy....A five min
ute cha. with Sousa 80. Phoenix
pilgrims return; an impromptu welcome
home. Pomona again the winner; the
intercollegiate fleld day great success.
Hu .chisons observations; the blue and
the gray: Il largely attended meeting held
in Illinois hall Fifth entertainment in
the Y. NJ. G. A. course at Simpson taber-
nacle Wusbingtons birthday aniliver-
ssry in the ci.y; the Mssons and their
WORK.
The herald., 1896-02-23
THE NEWS

,Y TELEGRAPH-Washin hington's farewell ad-
dress read at the senate session; committee
reports An arbitration meeting at In
dependence hall. .Washington's birthday
celebrated throughout the country Eng
lish diplomats and politicians generally
favor the scheme of q commission OF con-
ciliation in the Venezuelan matter :. Ger.
man politicians still discussing the BIZ
metallic conference. Bill Nye died yes.
terday at Ashevlle, N. c.. Commander
Ballington Booth issues a manifesto upon
his retirement from command of the Saliva
tionists in America ... Good racing at Bay
District; championship shooting at Sacra-
mento. Expert serviss gives his views on
comet collisions. -. .Ex-Congressman Harter
of Ohio dies by suicide. Fitzsim.
mons declines Corbett's challenge.
Pomona; social notes e. Pasadena; En-
deavorers' meeting Long Beach; De-
morest medal contest. .Redland biz
celebration -. Orange; pea growing pays
San Diego; proposed line of steamers
... .Downey; county farm oranges. Ana
helm; an advertising scheme. Santa
Monica amateur dramatics. :. Riverside;
the volcano ceases to smoke....
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1896-10-01
WATERVlLLE.

Ed Leach has moved into his own house.
Miss Florence Wood visited in town last
week
Miss Ethel Smith is visiting in North Hyde
Park.
Miss Susie Chaffee is visiting in Mont.
gomery.
Miss Ella Brown is visiting friends in Bos-
ton, Mass.
Mrs. Platt of Boston, Mass, is the guest of
Mrs. E. H. Shattuck.
Bernice Button has moved into one of
Laraway's tenemeEts.
Can't. and Mrs Mcfarland have returned
from their trip to st. Paul, MINI.
Henry Warren of Worcester, Mass, was the
guest of Charles Harvey last week
Myron Witherell, wife and daughter and f.
B. Witherell are visiting in York state
A. Huntley of Pawtucket, r. l., visited his
sister, Mrs. Chauncy Shattuck last week.
DR.. John Waters of Hartford, Conn, visited
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs A. B. Waters, last
week.
Mrs Lousia Parker of St Adams was visit
ing her parents, MIR. and Mrs. Adal Afford
last week.
Mrs. Lucia Davis and Miss Sadie Eaton OF
Worcester were the guests of f. o. Lunt and
wife over Saturday and Sunday.
The Waterville and Fairfax ball teams
played fine game at Watervile on Satur-
day. Scores, 81 to % in favor of Watervie
John Shufelt received a bad hit in the face
with ball, which broke his nose After the
wound was dressed by DR.. Fosburgh he con.
tinued to play the game out.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1896-10-01
HARDWICK.

Ed Reed, Jr., visited his father last week.
Mrs. Pierce's millinery store is being paint
ed.
Ned Mack was at home from Burlington
last week.
o. L. Lane of the Gazette is enjoying a
weeks vacation.
Al. Thomas has the foundation in for his
new house on Wolcott street.
C. H. Welch is improving the looks of his
house by new coat of paint
Enteres have been received from the fastest
men in the state for the races here Oct 3.
The Reserves took the Craftsbn into
camp last Saturday by the the tune OF 81 to
Z.
The F. B. society's picnic at Lcng pond
was attended by a good many and all en-
joyed the day.
Newton Beers and his popular players,
played to good house Saturday night
under the auspices of the band
g. B. Wheeler and c. E. Dean have bought
the merry-go-round and it will remain where
it is Tor the present, and will be running Fri.
day and Saturday nights.
Rates of fare on the st. ]. & L. C. R. r. to
HaIdwick and return Saturday. Oct. Take
it in and see a growing town. Wocott Doe,
Morrisvile zoe, Hyde Park Zoe johnson soc,
Cambridge junction ST. Fletcher 81 O5, E.
Fairfield ST.. ), Sheldon 81 80, Sheldon Jet.
81 80, E. Highgate 81. 80, Hiqhgate 81 70,
b. Swanton SlSO, SwHnton 81 50. Train
arrives at loo p IN returning leaves at
4:45
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1896-10-01
CAMBRIDGE

A special town meeting is called for Oct B
Frank Thompson has rented the Dement,
farm.
Butter sold Saturday for 1G cents pei
pound
Henry McNally is repairing the buildings
on the Cutting place.
Fred Fullington is building a silo and r.
Fuller is building two.
Henry Lang has been entertaining his
grandparents from Essex.
Mrs. Kinsley and her daughter of Worces.
ter, Mass, are guests at I'll. ~ Grays.
Mr. Mead and family have moved from
Underhill into of W. M. Scott'e tenements.
The Methodist Ladies Aid Society will con.
vene with Mrs. George Jackson Thursday,
Oct. /.
Mrs. Gates of Enosburg Falls has been
staying With her daughter Mrs n "A. Hawley,
the past week. ,ti ah
Hon. G. M. Spaulding of Burlington was
in town the first OF the week looking after the
Cutting estate.
o. Larned Of the Tower steam mill had the
misfortune to fall from pile OF lumber last
week, disocating an ankle.