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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-10-02

The American people hardly under
stand fully what was the horrible ex-
tent of the recent massacre of Armen-
ians in Constantinople which has SO
stirred the hearts of the English
people. The latest and most nearly
full reports show that somewhere from
5000 to 1000 men, women and children
were slaughtered in the streets and
houses by mobs armed with clubs,
while the military and police, so far
from protecting the helpless creatures,
either aided the mob or stood idly by.
The massacres of the reign of terror
IL France are remembered with hor-
ror the world over. Yet in the "bloody
days of September" not more than
one-sixth of this number lost their
lives.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-10-02
WIND AND FLOOD.
Western Coast of Mexico Very
Heavily Damaged.
Railroad and Port Town Badly
Washed Out.

CITY OF MEXICO, Mexico, Sept %
A tremendous hurricane, with floods of rain
has swept the west coast. and reports re-
ceived from Mazatlau show that it was one
of the most terrific temposts ever known in
that region. The port OF Altata is inundated
and great damage has been DONE and the
railway from Altata to Culiacan in which
Robert r. Symon, vice. president Of the Mex
lean Central railway, is interested, is tonight
reported washed out very badly.
The capital Of the state Of SinalOa. the
pretty little city Of Culiacan, has bet n
flooded and many large neighboring hacien-
das have been deluged with water. The
port works at Mazatlau were destroyed and
the old pier was torn TO pieces by gigantic
waves which poured over it, literally tearing
ont the cement which bound the huge stuueI
together.
The principal streets were covered with
water and the novel spectacle witnessed Of
the ocean invading the heart of the city.
The property loss in NaZatlan is great, and
appeals for charity and aid are coming in 10y
wire.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-10-02
GRIFFIN AND HINRICHS.
State Ticket and Electors Named by
sound Money Democrats.

NEW YORK Sept. 2s-Tho Stat. sOuven.
tion Of the National democracy met in
Brooklyn and named the following ticket
For covernor-Dauiei G. Griffin, of JefTer-
son.
For Acknowledgment - Frederick W.
Hinrichs Of Kings.
For Judge Of the court OF ofappeals-Spencer
Clinton, of Erie.
Forelectors-at-large- Oswald Ottendorfer,
Of New York, and Theodore Bacon, Of Mon
roe.
The head Of the ticket was decided
upon at meeting Of the state committee
held at the state headquarters. At that
meeting it was practically decided 10 Name
former senator John J. Linson for lieutenant
governor, and to endorse Judge Irving G..
Nann fOrthe appellate court.
That slate-it slate it could be called
was broken last night when senator Linsou
absolutely declined TO allow the use OF his
name. Then the Brooklyn leaders, Edward
VI. Shepard, Charles j. Patterson and others,
put forward the name of Frederick W. Hin
richs. Franklin u. Locke and John Milburn
OF Erie wanted Spencer Clinton Of Erie, put
on for Judge Of the appellate court.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-10-02
New York Building Collapses.

NEW YORK, Sept. 29-The greater portion
Of an apartment house in course of construc-
tiOu at l01S Madison avenue, between Slst
and SID street, collapsed without the slight
est warning. About twenty men were
working in various parts of the
structure, and thirteen of them were
carried down with the falling walls and tim
bers. One of the men was killed and eight
Others were so severely injured that it was
necessary to send them to the hospital for
treatment. Two others were slightly in
jured and only two escaped unhurt.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-10-02

"The steel umbrella Frame" says
an umbrella dealer, "has almost super.
seded the old wooden one, but it has
one drawback. If the owner of such
an umbrella should be carrying his
steel frame in the vicinity of an cleo.
trio light or trolley wire, and should
happen to touch the wire with the
steel point of the umbrella, he would
receive the full force of whatever
charge the wire carried IN his arm. I
have heard of several deaths occurring
from carelessness in this respect lately.
One need not abandon his closely
rolled umbrella on this account. All
that is necessary is to be careful where
the point is placed SO that it does not
come in come in contact with any
electrically charged body"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-10-02

a San Francisco ordinance makes it
a misdemeanor for peddler to solicit
custom from house where there is a
sign on the steps or on the side of the
house with the notification, "No ped
dlers." 1t also makes it q INSIDE
meanor for a peddler to solicit custom
without having a numbered badge on
the front of his hat, which is supplied
by the License Collector.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-10-02
CYCLING NOTES.

American cyclometers are in general use
throughout Europe
There will probably be twenty-five per
cent. fewer makers next year than last.
In Holland bicycle thieves, when caught
are usually sentenced to three years at hard
labor
Cyclists are coming now to recognize the
folly and danger OF over-induigence in tho
sport
Members of the Chicago Fire Department
will not be permitted hereafter to manutac-
ture bicycles for sale.
Dangerous hills are usually marked with
signboards in England. To Americans an
excess Of caution characterizes this system.
The President of the Argentine Republic
has issued a decree remitting duties on BIZ
cycles and bicycle parts sent as samples from
this country.
An automatic tire-pump, connected with
the bicycle saddle. is the latest invention.
Whenever the rider is bounced on his saddle,
air is forced into the tires.
1t is we'll for every rider to make mem
orandum OF the number of his wheel, for in
tho event of its loss the number might serve
an important purpose in leading to its tdenti-
t1cation.
"Road inspectors and superintendents. :"
their rounds awheel. because no one can
judge the condition of roadmore accurate
ly than bicycle rider"
At least half-a-dozen wheels will have sew
enty-three or seventy-three and half as the
standard gear next year, in place OF sixty.
eight; but they will also be provided With
the low gear offered in the past, for those
who have not Joined the majority this year
in adopting higher gears.
"Tommy" Edge, of Manchester, broke the
English 100-mile bicycle road record the
other day by travelling from Lands End to
John O. Groats and back to Forfar. lie ac-
complshed the distance in four days. nine
hours and nineteen minutes, or fourteen
hours better than the previous record.
The Hess brothers of Lebanon, Penn, rode
from that city to San Francisco a distance
of $685. miles, on a tandem. 1t was ridden
over mountains, deserts and prairles, and, in
spite of the severe test, arrived in good con-
dition. About ATS miles of the route wero
over railroad ties, tracks and trestlework.
while on the Sierra Nevadas corduroy roads
were a feature. 1t is believed to be the first
trip across the continent on tandem.
Most of the big manufacturers will have
their 1897 wheels ready by the middle Of
December, and some OF t9em VIII offer the
new stock in time for Christmas presents,
although it Is the custom to hold them back
till the actual end of the calendar year.
They are still very reticent about possible
changes. Some OF them talk mysteriously
about radical Improvements, bat the i'm
preston gained from general canvass is
that the new wheel will not be noticeably
different from this years, except in matters
Of trifing detail.
Don't run around in the wet too long
A. 4 rUbnrn nor n INI1ty
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-10-02
ACT OF REVENGE.
Worcester Factory Fire Was In
Cendiary.

WORCESTER. Mass, Sept. 29-There is
much excitement here over the fire IN the
women's underwear factory of W. ii. Burns
q Co., on Salem square
This is the five-story brick building run
ming from 65 to II Park street, directly
facing the square, on which was dis
played last Friday, on the occasion
of Mr.. Brvan's visit here. a large American
flag bearing the portrait of Mckinley, and n
red flag, equally large, with the portrait Of
Bryan on it. Mr. Bryan spoke from a
stand erected on Salem square, and the haSs
were in full view of the speaker and OF the
10000 persons who assembled to hear him.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-10-02

Charles r. Sigh. the democratic, popuist
and silver parties candidate for governor Of
Michigan. was born in Grand Rapids, Mtchi-
gan, in 1850. Helearned the trade OF tinsmith
worked at it for a few years and became
travelling salesman when he was twenty-five
years Of age In 1850. with others. Mr..
Sigh organized the Sigh furniture company
one of the large furniture concerns of the
country. His views on the financial ques-
ton caused him to become a member of the
democratic party.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-10-02

WASHINGTON. d. C., Sept. 29-The
navy Department at Washington has
finally ao'.pted the great dry dock at Puget
sound and released the contractor by giving
him the last payment. including those re-
served. This action provides the govern
mcnt with facilities for docking and clean
ing the largest ships at any time of the year.
Hitherto it would not have been possible to
examine or repair the hull of modern battle
ships Al any Pacific port, except Esquimault,
T.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-10-02
Death ofn Well known Chemist

BOSTON, Mass, Sept. 29-Professor
George f. H. Markoe. about 60, and one Of
the originators of the Massachusetts college
of pharmacy, was found dead in the labora-
tory of the Joseph Burnett company's build
ing. Sc India street, in Boston, having prob
ably died from paralytic shock. He was
one of the best known chemists in New
England. He sustained paralytic shock
several years ago, and since then had been
in failing health. widow and son and
daughter survive him.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-10-02
MRS. AMALIA KUSsNER.

Mrs Amalia Kussner, who has attained
fame in England as painter of miniatures,
is an American girl. She went abroad last
spring and in this short time has conquered
London society by the power of her palette
and brush. Some of her miniatures were
shown to Sir John Millias and found place
in the Royal Academy. Among the minia-
lures Mrs. kussner has completed is one of
the duchess of Marlborough. who was so
pleased with it that she at once ordered two
more. Among others who will sit for her
are the duchess of Portland the duchess of
DevOnshire, the duchess of sutherland, lady
Helen Vincent, Mclba, and many more.
Much of her success is due to her talent for
dress, all her sitters wearing picturesque
garments.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-10-02

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Sept. 29-At a meeting of
brokers interested in Diamond match and
New York biscuit stocks held recently, the
committee having the matter of settlement
in charge was authorized to accept the
pools terms. The proposition made by the
pool was that it should put up from Sl50,000
to $175.000 capital and that the Moore
Brothers should give notes in sufficient
amount to clear the transactions in match at
5000 and in biscuit at 800.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-10-02
Essex County Herald.

Indications are that the fur seal will
presently pass out of existence along
with the buffalo, remarks the Chicago
TimesHerald. Hunters slay hundreds
of females, thus destroying their own
livelihood and exterminating the
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-10-02
Mt. t.HoIyoke College Building Burns

SOUTH HADLEY. Mass. Sept. 29-The
main Mt. Holyoke college building was de
stroyed by fire early in the evening. The
building. which has stood for many years,
and the two wings and the gymnasium were
burned. The loss will probably amount to
100000 The fire started under the gymna.
stun, probably in the drying room connected
with the laundry, and spread rapidly to the
rest of the building.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-10-02

SAN FRANCISCO, Cali, Sept. 29-By
keeping sober for five consecutive years
George Crocker. son of the late Charles
Crocker, has earned 5j00000. His good
fortune was given publicity in a friendly
suit begun by Charles F. Crocker and Will
liam II. Crocker, as trustees of the trust Gre
ated bv Charles Crocker Harriet V. Alex
ander and George Crocker are children of
the late Charles Crocker, and the defend
ants are his grandchildren.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-10-02

PORTSMOUTH, N. H.. Sept. 29-Capt.
William II. Treadwell one of Portsmouth's 8
most respected citizens, died at his home on
State street. after brief illness. He was
about 20 years old and is survived by two
children, son who is now in Germany and
a daughter. Miss Grace, who resided with
her father, also two brothers, George L. and
Dr. Robert o. of this city.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-10-02
WaterspOut in Texas.

hare from San Marcos. Texas. that n water
spout struck that section, causing wide
spread destruction to property, and, it is
feared, much loss of life. At the town of
San Marcos, on the river of the same name,
fifteen dwelling houses and two bridges were
swept away There is general prostratlon
of wires in the country surrounding San
Marcos,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-10-02
Another Meteoritc Trip.

SYDNEY. c. b., Sept % Lieutenant Peary
intends organizing another expedition to
Greenland next season, ,associating with him
members from all the leading American
archaeological and geological institutions.
He then expects he surely will bring back
the monster meteorte. as it is now on the
ledge at the waters edge. and the vessel
will be able to lie right under the cliff.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-10-02

PITTSFlELD. Mass, Sept. 29-Miss Bet
sey Barrett of Hinsdale celebrated her Tooth
birthday today. She was born and lived all
her life in Hinsdale. OF late years she has
lived in the family of nephew. Her mind
is quite strong and her health quite good,
but she has been deaf several years. Her
centennial was observed by her friends.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-10-02

ST. PETER, Mimi, Sept. 29-Hog cholera
is prevalent in this part of the country, and
during the last few weeks it has been eespe--
cially severe and is killing whole herds Of
swine. II is estimated that the presence of
the disease will cost Nicollett and Lesseur
counties more than 800, and other coun-
ties in this part Of Minnesota as much more.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-10-02
Enreion SYndicat RnYs Il.

COLORADO SPRINGS. Col, Sept. ga
syndicate of bankers of Paris and London
has secured control of 300 900 shares Of the
capital stock of the Elkton Consolidated
ton, owning the big Elkton and Water
mines. The price paid was 81 per share.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-10-02

NEW ORLEANS, La, Sept 29-The
grand jury held a special session and pre-
sented indictments against Henry Gardie,
president, and Walter W. Girault, cashier of
the recently wrecked American National
bank. Poth men were arrested and were
held in So, 900 bonds.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-10-02
H.T.Clark ofNew Haven Disappears

NEW HAVEN. Ct. Sept. 29--Henry
Thompson Clark, employed as a collector
for a local business concern. has disappeared
and foul play is feared. His accounts are
all straight and no reason is apparent why
he should voluntarily disappear. Clark is
about 35 wears old.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-10-02

CINCINNATI. O.. Sept. 29-The national
brewery workers convention terminated a
day or two ago. 1t was voted that each To-
cal union shall create an "out of work fnlnd,
to be controlled entirely by the local unions.
Three national secretaries We're elected. The
next convention will be held in Boston,
Mass.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-10-02

BUENOS AYRES, Argentina, Sept. 90
United States minister Buchanan has signed
a treaty of extradtion between Argentina
and the United States. The treaty will be
submitted to the present Congress- for rati-
fication. The treaty is the third that has
been negotiated between the two countries.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-10-02
Suicide of Hartford Woman

HARTFORD, Ct, Sept. 29-Miss Ollie
Robinson. twenty-siX years, committed sui
eide in her apartments by taking strychnine.
She had some trouble with man whom she
had known for three years, and became de-
spondent. She has brother and two sis
ters at Springfield, Mass, and relatives in
Brooklyn, n. j.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-10-02

BOMBAY, India, Sept. GA virulent
bubonic plague is prevalent here and in
many other parts of the presidency, from
which hundred or more deaths have al
ready resulted. The crops are badly in need
OF rain to save them from almost complete
failure
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-10-02
TYphoid EpidemiC Among Miners.

DEADWOOD, y. D. Sept. 2S-The typhoid
epidemic in Lead City increases. Over 200
miners were laid off and it is almost impos-
sibie to nd-men enough fort the mines. The
disease is of the most malignant type. A
number of cases are reported here.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-10-02
To Start nm This Morning.

WATERBURY, Ct, Sept. 29-The Water
bury watch company whose factory has been
closed for several months, owing to the in
dustrial depression will resume work to-
morrow. giving work to several hundred
onpratiycS,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-10-02
Eurniture Firm Assiens.

DEFIANCE, o., Sept. 29-The Tiedman
furniture company, capital stock 100000,
has assigned liabilities, $50,0O0 or more
resources, plant and stock on hand,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-10-02

MADRID. Spain Sept. 29-The govern
ment is preparing to send 5000 additional
troops to the Philippine Islands at once and
to increase the garrison on the Island of Fer
nando Po.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-10-02
THATCHER WON'T.
He Declines to Become the Popo-
cratic Candidate for Governor.

BUFFALO. y. Y. Sept. 2g-Iohu Boyd
Thatcher has formally declined to be tine
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-10-02
CurG BiIi0uSneSS Or Constipation
BY USING
RObiDSOn'S Litt1s jinh Liver Pills.
WHY SUFFER- WHEN THESE DISEASE!
ARE so EASILY CURED!
Sold Everywhere.
MANUFACTURED by
The ROBINSON MEDICINE co
woodsvilIa. n. ".

The discovery of new bicycle ail'
ments has long ceased to be a nov
ety. The public has accepted the
Fisk in this direction with the others.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-10-02

Don't run around in the wet too long
trying to find out where you can buy
an umbrella the cheapest c ="
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-10-02

For terms and catalogues apply to the
Principals.
The Portland daily press., 1896-07-15
Maine Pansione rs.

Augusta, Me-, July 15.-Captain R. W.
Black of the United States Pension
Agency has compiled the business of this
Office for th fiscal year ending June 50th
his report giving the following figures:
Number of pensioners On the rolls June
Both, 1865; number of pensioners On the
rolls juno 5Oth, 1895, 70. 7l5; gain during
the year over the number lost by death
and other causes, such as marriage. fail
ure to claim and minors arriving at the
age Of l6 years, 1853; pensioners residing
in Maine on the rolls S,544; pensioners
residing in other states, 1924; died during
the year. 719; am ount disbursed on ac-
count Of pensions, 3d. 002 sol, which is
about the same as last year. OF survivors
of the war of 1879 but one remains.
There are twenty widows Of the war of
1872; also 20 survivors of the Mexican
war, besides SO widows. Eighty 1.-TWO
pensioners failed to claim their pensi obs.
The Portland daily press., 1896-07-15
Anoient order d Hlber nlans.

Detroit, July 1.-THE national conven-
ton of the Ancient Order OF librarians
andsed hs dss az eeh being saa
report of the national secretary. NJ. j.
Slattery, for the two years ending De-
oember 81, last, shows total member
ship of SO, 901. an apparent decrease of
or since the report Of 1894. This SEEM
ing loss In membership is caused by dis
erepanoies In reports from Ohio and
Pennsylvania, as furnished by the re-
spectiye secretaries two years ago, COM
pared with the report Of the present sec
retaries for two years ago.
This cause being eliminated, the order
shows an increase Of 800 members. Tho
number of members enjoying insurance
benefits is 7430.
During tho past two years $345, 76S was
paid out in sick benefits, $3.50, 1913 paid
for charitable and other purposes. The
total expenditures for the period was ST.
024, $50; receipts during the two years
from all sources, S1,O75, $50. The order
has balance on hand Of S545, 216.
The Portland daily press., 1896-07-15
SOUTH PORTLAND.

During the thunder storm of last Satur-
day a cow belonging to Mr.. Jordan of
this place was standing under tree in
the Fleasantdale pasture, when bolt of
lightning shattered the tree and killed
the animal.
Monday afternoon at O'Clock occurred
the funeral of Philip, the young son OF
Howard and Gertrude Dayis. The cause
of his death was whooping cough. The
funeral took place from his parents resi-
denoe on Stanford street. Rev. Mr.. Bsan
of the Knightville Methodist church,
officiating
The Epworth league of the Peoples
Methodist church, will send delegates
10 the Epworth league convention which
occurs at RooEland, July 80, 80 and 81.
J. Nj. Joy Of Rowses Point, New York,
10 visiting friends in South Portland.
The Samaritan Society will meet We'd
nesday afteroon at the home Of Mrs. L..
B. Proctor.
Mrs. Lizzie M. Fowle of Lynn, is visit
ing her parents on Preble street.
The Portland daily press., 1896-07-15
For Bathing without Trunks.

Daring the last few days the intense
heat has driven the small boy in swim
ming at least two or three times a day
and despite all city ordinances to the
contrary these youngsters have persisted
in bathing on the beach at Fish Point.
in plain sight Of the Streets and their
bathing suits were only such as nature
provides. City Marshal Tricky ordered
Officer Craig TO put stop to this but
warnings seemed to have little effect. Ac
cordingly on Mond ay night Charles A.
Gregory, John W. Lawrence, Thomas J.
Doherty, William B. Dixon, John E.
Mcguire and John B. Thompson were
arrested and locked up In the police
station After soma hours of incarcera-
ton the boys parents appeared and took
the youngsters home, promising to have
them in coaFt this morning when Judge
robinson will pass upon their case.
Tho city marshal said yesterday that
this bathing ordinance would be rigidiy
enforced this summer and more arrests
may follow if care Ia not taken.
The Portland daily press., 1896-07-15
Weylerisms.

Havana, July 14.-Col. Lopez Amor re-
ports having an engagement with 600
rebels close TO Santa Clara. These insur-
gents are the ones who destroyed the San
Antonio estate.
Major Fondovilea reports severe en-
counters with insurgents bands along the
coast in the Vicinity of Campo Floria.
province of Havana. The insurgents
were scattered.
Gen. Ocha reports that while reoonniot-
ering on the coast between Booa Guanabo
and Booa Ciego he captured $4,000 car
tridges and a large supply Of drugs and
chemicals He also captured an apparatus
to be used for exploding dynamite bombs
The materials had been concealed by
filibusters who have recently landed.
A hot skirInish occurred on the San
Francisco estate between rebel force
and Spanish troops. The insurgents were
defeated and the troops captured o
quantity of arms and war munitions that
had been recently landed The Spaniards
sustained no loss. -Four of the rebels
were killed