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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-10-01

According to the Figaro, the presi-
dent of the republic has ordered from
one of the leading goldsmiths in Paris
an object of art as funeral emblem
which he intends to place on the tomb
of the Gar Alexander iii in token of
the affection which France entertained
for the deceased emperor, and in re-
rognition of the incessant efforts of
the Russian sovereign to render more
durable the understanding between
France and Russia.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-10-01

"Did the enemy offer any resist
anceg"
"NOt the slightest, replied the
Spanish general in Cuba We have
printed at least n dozen victories, aud
they have not published a single
denial. Answers.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-10-01

Who are injured 10y the use Of coffee. Re-
Gently there has been placed ia all the grocery
stores a new preparation called Grain-0. made
OF pure grains that takes the ulace Of cOffee.
The most delicate stomach receives IL without
distress AID but few can tell IL from coffee.
IL does not cost over oue-quarter AS much.
Children mny DIR nix It with great benefit. Is
cts. and - cts per package. Ir! it. Ask for
Grain-O.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-10-01
The WorTier,

"Does your husband worry about
the grocery bills?" asked the nagged-
looking lady.
Law, no, )" said the lady with the
new silk skirt and the rusty shoes.
"We let the grocer do all that. III
dianapolis journal.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-10-01

Fits permanently cured. No tits or nervous
ness after first day. use Of DIR. kliue's Great
Nerve Re.torer. s!trial bottle and treatise flee.
DIR. K. Il. KLINE, Ltd, ISL Arch St, Phila., Pa.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-10-01

Was the first borax soap ever made; over 81
years old. The favOrte washing material OF
the brightest women all over the land. lt
comes in full pound bars. Pure white, solid
soap and bOrax. DreydOppel's soap.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-10-01

a colliery shaft is being sunk to reach a
depth OF $500 feet NE3g
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-10-01

Ifaflicted with sore eyes use DR. Isaac Thomp-
sons Eye-water Druggists sell at &c per bottle
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-10-01

cannot speak too highly OF IsO's CURE
for Consumption Mis- FRANK MoBBs 2lj
W. I'D St. New York Oct. - 1884
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-10-01

England's missionary societies ex.
pended last year 81, 93S, 30 on foreign
missions
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-10-01

and friendly hands showed plank
fused t,you would be committing suicide
doing if
refuse the kindly hand held
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-10-01
NEGLECT IS SUICIDE.

Plain Mrs Pnkhan CoToborated by
Dunmore, That Ought to Bring Suffering
Women Their
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-10-01
USE YOUR REASON

And PROFIT by the Experience OF Other
People.
There are thousands Of people who have
been cured Of nervous trouble. scrotula
sores. rheumatism, dyspepsia, catarrh and
other diseases by purifying their blood
with Hoods Sarsaparilla. This great
medicine will do the same good work for
you If you will give il the opportunity.
II will tone up your system, create an ap-
p.tits and give sweet, refreshing sleep.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-10-01

tant pain in the region of the womb and that
loating heat and tenderness of the abdomen,
=. which make the weight of your clothes an
. almost intolerable burden to you. 1t is not
natural to suffer so in merely emptying the
bladder. Does not that special form of suf
-, fering tell you that there is inflammation
!, somewhere?
Shall tell YOU what it is?
1t is inflammation of the womb!
goes on, polypus, tumor, or cancer will set in
mence the use of Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable
nnd Thousands of women in this condition have
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-10-01

took Lydia nkhams Vegetable Compound for eight w. months
morphine pills
am thankful suengs
grateful for the Mrs Pinkhams
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-10-01

What processes to he the smallest
recorded specimen of the equine race
is now on view in Milan. 1t is the
property of the Marchese Carcuno,
and is said t. stand only six hands, or
twenty four inches high. The small
est Shetlands seldom are under eight
hands
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-08-02
TRUSTEES. SALES.

TRUSTEES SALEM ACCORDANCE WITH
i the terms and under The authority OF a certain
deed q Eus dey Gu led y
c, CAMPBELL and THADDEUs B. KENT.
the San FRA R.ANcIsco SAVINGS UNION.
party Of the third part, dated April 18th.
corder Of the County of Fresno State of California
in liber la of deeds, at pages 4s and following,
and in pursuance Of resolution passed on the
sao SAN FRANCE co SAVINGS UNION. cor
poration. aud the holder OF the notes (No 1v,7s4l.
TO secure payment OF which he aforesaid deed OF
trust was executed. declaring that default had
been made in the payment OF the principal sums
and other sums due under SAID notes and deed Of
trust. and requesting aua directing said HENRY
c. CAMPBELL and THADDEUS b KENT,
trustees, 10 sell the real estate described therein
and no reconvryed TO satisfy said Indebted ness
We. HENRY c. CAMPBELL and THADDEUS
B. KENT, trustees, do HEREBY give notice that on
TUESDAY the 24ih day Of ust A. d. 1897.
salesroom Of Easton, Eldrdge q Co., No. 638 Market
street. In the City and County OF san Francisco,
state OF California, will sell at public auction,
TO the highest bidder for cash in gold coin OF the
United States the pieces or parcels OF land situate
In the County OF Fresno state OF California, de-
scrioed as follows, to wit:
According TO the official plais and systems of
surveys OF the Government of the United states:
In township thirteen q ~ south, range twenty
one l2l) east, Noun Diabo base and meridian:
OF section eisht (s): the south half of the north
east quarter Is IA of NE. "a, the southwest
Quarter Of the northwest quarter OF The northeast
quarter (sw. "A of NV. il of n E. 14); the west
half CIV. Yer, and the southeast quarter (sE. Ml'
Excepting, however, parcel described roll
lows; Commencing at point on the north line of
said south half of the northeast quarter g. "a Of
NE 14) of said section, distant thereon fifty (50)
feet west of the east liue OF said section. and run
ming thence south, parallel with the east line of
said section. TO a point distant twenty COY feet
north OF the south line thereof; thence west par
ale with The south line OF said section, fifty (50l
feet; thence north, parallel with the east line Of
said section sail north line OF the south half Of
the northeast quarter 6. ~ OF n T. IA of said
section; and thence east, along the iast-nsmed
line i.ty (6O) feet, 20 the point OF commencement;
And containing in all, al, er deducting said ex
cepted parcel five hundred ana sixty-fve and
ie-half (565.5) acres OF land, more or less.
Together with the appurtensnce.
TERMS OF sALE-tash in gold coin Of the
United States ten per cent payable 10 the under
signed on the fall of the hammer: balance de-
livery Of deed: and il not so paid unless for want
Of title item days ing allowed for search), then
said ten per TO be forfeited and the sale TO be
void. Acts of sale al purchasers expense.
HENRY c. CAMPBELL. rr.
THADDEUS b. KENT AiusseeH
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-08-02
LEGAL NOTICES.

nEPARTMENT NO. 9. PROBATE-IN THE
~ Superior Court IN and for the city and County
of San Francisco. State of California In he mat
Ter OF the estate of JOHN BAND deceased.
Notice is hereby give that FRIDAY, the 18th
day of August, A. D. S97. AT 10 oc.ock N OF said
day. AM The courtroom OF Department No. 9 OF
said Court o, the New city ball. in the City and
County of San Francisco state OF Calfornia, have
been appointed as the time and place for proving
, he viii nf said JOHN BAND deceased, and for
hearing he application OF CATHERINE BAND
for The issuance To her OF letters Of administration
with The will annexed
Dst ed July &c. A. u. 1897.
ISEALl CHARLES F. CURRY, Clerk.
BY v. f. NORTHROP. Deputy Clerk.
NJ S. TAYLOR, Attorney. for Petitioner. City
Hall, Alameda, Cal.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-08-02
PROPERTY WANTED.
BIRTHS --MARRiiGEESs DEATHS.
--.-
=.
:, Dad ~. e.

GLAsE Rim this city, July 81, 1897, TO the wife
o.. J.. CHASER, a son.. =; -, ~ '.:;l
LoRING-In OAKLAND, Juy: 20. 1897, TO the. wife
OF Frank A. Eorfng, daughter. -. -. :.
sHAY-Juv 81. 1897. 10 the wife Of F. NJ. SHAY,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-08-02

WANTEn-To :EXcHA NGE.:. UNINGUM NJ
w hered property for furnture> Address. D.. f.,
81 ONCE
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-08-02
PERrY TO .ExCHANGE..

a. = AN. ACRE. 1883 A CRES TIM BEK: GOOD
ID y for stock or fruit plenty wafer s.. box 49,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-08-02
HOUSES FOR SALE.

HOUSES; MAKE oFFrR; MUST BE SOLD
+ and removed AT once; 6As 10 300 Mission St.
Cali t56 Mission Sc
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-08-02

+ TITLE HOMES CLOSE TO TOWN; I'M.
u proved: easy terms: also 1: 20 .f2-acre pieces
on 8 and 10 years credit D.. H. TWINS so.
MONA CIV; every u opd ay at 632 Market n Z:
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-08-02
FRUITvALE REAL ESTATE.
ALAMEDA ADVERTISE MENrS
ALAMEDA REAL ESTATE

ALAMEDA REAL ESTATE.
q oOOO HOUSE; ROOMS: LOT 40xI31:
,DoOUU. building cost $500 three years ago;
this is bargain; see 1t. T. +. BAIRD, 1903 Park
ST., Alameda
S14OO LOT 25xleS; COTTAGE ROOMS
erty: this is The chance OF a cen tury.
TO1OO LOT 35xl00; $500 CASH, $500
DLIUU. can remain on mortgage; house OF
rooms and BATH on fine avenue.
0CI0n LOT 3oxl25; MODERN COTTAGE
dDAlOU. OF rooms and bath; $40 cash; $40
per month.
COCOON LOT 4Ox15O: FINE NEW COT
ID LOOU. tage. rooms and bath; $3.50 cash,
$25 per month; snap: near station and school,
@ Oe0O LOT 37:6xIOs; ELEGANT NEW
0COOO. corner cottage: rooms and bath;
500 cash and $50 per month.
ocoOo WORTH $500; LOT 5sxls7: ONE
tDOOOO. of the pest corners on Central I'VE. |;
elegant house of II rooms; fine grounds and fruit
trees; $4,000 can remain on mortgage.
HOUSES TO LET AND BUILT TO ORDER
IL ON the insta nent plan.
II. p. MOREAL d Co,
l432 Park ST.. Alameda, Cal
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-08-02
BERKELEY REAL ESTATE.

ORDERED BY THE BANK TO SELL-HOUSE
" of large rooms; substantially built: near the
University; sold for amount Of mortgage. j. j.
MASON, Real state, Berge,ey station.
A SNAP-NEW HOUSE OF 8 ROOMS AND
IN bath; modern: pretty; lot 40x135; a northeast
bearing fruit trees; price below ost, only
S25U0; easy terms IL desired. o. 6. MAY Il Co,
2123 Center St. Berkeley.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-04
ORGANIZED hIUNai, LI.>
Abduction Clubs Flourished In
the Last Century.
CARRIED OFF IRISH HEIRESSES.

seions Of Impoverished Houses Banded
Together to Secure Rich wives-The
Famous Case of Byrne and Strange and
the Kennedy Girls.
Abduction clubs have vanished from
ireland for many long day. Int there Is
hardly noble or gentle family in the
Green Isle which cannot point to one or
more Of Its ancestors who were connected
with those extraordinary associations. 80
The express object of the abduction clubs
was the forcible carrying off Of rich heir
esses and their marriage under duress to
husbands chosen from their captors. Dur
ing the eighteenth century, when protract-
ed wars and penal persecution had impov
erished many old and hOnored houses, Ire
land became overrun with the class known
as 'squireens' sons or brothers
OF landholding gentry, who were for. the
most part very poorly endowed with the
worlds goods. These young fellows, of
course, rarely condescended to take UP any
profession or avocation by which they
could earn an honest livelihood, but pre-
ferred to remain under the ancestral roof
tree. drinking the reigning relatives claret
and riding his horses. Now these "squir-
eens," being for the most part lads of
spirit, We're not long content to remain in
harmless idleness. but set about many
schemes for the procuring Of funds with
out much labor, and of all these schemes
the carrying off of heiresses proved the
most popular. At first the fair inheri:ors
were not abducted against their wills, but
so desperate and SO daring grew the
'squireens" that very soon they did not
even stop tn ask the lady's consent befors
running away with her. 4 direct outcome
of this state Of affairs was the irst abduc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-04

=. i. rci.E they coald continue to run
.G..y with ~ aatsoeyer girls they pleased.
In ITS two young ladies made their mp
pearance upon the Irish social horizon
who co,nbires, IL themselves the rare at
tributes Of considerable wealth and great
beauty. They were katherine and Anne
Kennedy, daughters of County Water.
ford squire Of large estate A meeting Of
the south Leinstcr abduction club was
called and lots were drawn for the heiresses.
The lucky Cor. as IL afterward proved, hid
eously unlucly) members were Lieutenant
James Strange brother to the baron of
Dunkitt and collateral ancestor of the
present Lord Bsilew, and Mr.. Gerald
Byrne, cousin of the Earl OF Orinonde.
Both were 20 years of age. and neither had
laid eyes upon the young ladies who had
fallen to them by lot.
The abduction clubs had spies in every
parish, and it was soon ascertaineS that
on a certain day the Misses Kennedy would
drive from Lord Desart's country place.
where they had been staying. to attend a
performance in Kilkenny given Ivy the
famous Samuel Focte. a meeting of the
conspirators was held in Kilkenny, and on
the appointed day the approaches TO the
theater were guarded hy over.leO gentle
men armed with swords and Ivy twice
that number OF peasants with shiilalahs.
As the ladies left the tkeater they were
escorted by their cousin. Mr.. Louehman,
Sir Charles CUTIE and Colonel HelshaIn.
They We're in the net Of stepping into a
coach when four gentlemen with wizards
over their faces attacked them. Colonel
Helsham and Mr.. Loughn.an instantly
| drew their swords, but the first named
gentleman was struck down with u shilln-
lab, while Mr.. Loughnan fell pierced
through the shoulder with rarier. Sir
Charles CUTIE attempted to seize the girls,
but the mob swnrmed down upon him,
| and he was finally stunned by blow from
the butt end OF pistol.
Then the Kenredys wero carried rapidly
to the other end Of the Parade, Il fashion.
| able street, where two coaches, each with
four horses and positions, were in wait.
| ing. "Crack went the whips, round went
| the wheels" and away went the unfortu.
nate heiresses, one in each coach, and
guarded carefully.
| The first stop was made at Knocnadoge
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-04

the shooting lodge of "a Mr.. B--,Strange'e
cousin, in the Castlecomer hills. Here the
young ladies were allowed to alieht. Two
peasant girls In the pay of tho abduction
club were assigned To them rs maids, and
during the night their own half brother,
who, curiously, was member of the club
and bound by its oaths, introduced Byrne
and Strange and informed his sisters that
they must marry those daring SWANS.
Katherine Kennedy was Of gentle.
timorous nature and soon consented TO
wed Byrne, who, indeed. she seemed to
like very much But Anne Kennedy held
out resolutely, and only the threat OF being
imprisoned in the darksome depths of one
Of the neighboring coal mines caused her
to give way. Eventually clergyman,
real or mock, made his appearnncc. and
the weeping girls were forced at the pistol
point into matrimony. Tken the madcap
flight was continued with fresh horses
across the hills Toward morning the
coast of Wexford was reached, and the en-
tire party embarked on a fishing smack
with the intention of making for France.
But in the meantime q courier had
reached Dublin, and tho lord LIEUTENANT
was moving heaven and earth to capture
the abductors. A fleet sloop-of war put
out Of Dublin bay and sped down the Irish
sea. An unfortunate delay on the part OF
the obduotors' skipper gave the pursuing
vessel its opportunity, and in midchannel
the fishing smack was overhauled. Byrne,
Strange and their servants were all cap
, tured.
Katherine Kennedy positively refused TO
give evidence against Byrne. but the other
sister. whose affections Strange had not
succeeded in gaining. went on the witness
stand and swore her husbands life away
Both the young men were found guilty
and sentenced to death.
Then began an earnest struggle to save
Byrne and Strange. The machinery and
influence of the abduction associations
were ret In motion. Every available string
was pulled. Petitions for clemency poured
In upon the lord lieutenant from every
quarter, the Prince of Wales (affsrward
George IV) being one Of the intercessors.
But the government proved -adamantine
In its flrmness. 1t was felt that an exam.
pie must be made, or that the abduction
clubs and their evil deeds could never b.
suppressed. Accordingly the sentence was
executed, and from that dap forth abduc.
ton clubs ceased to exist
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-04

The CONSTITUTIONS guns were double
shotted with round and grape. The
broadside was as one single explosion,
and the destruction was terrific. The
enemy's decks were flooded, and the
blood ran ont of the scuppers-her cock
pit filled with the wounded. For few
minutes. shrouded in smoke. they fought
at the distance Of half pistol shot. In
that short time the Englishman was lit
orally torn TO pieces in hull, spars, sails
and rigging. As her mizzenmast gave
way the Engiishman brought mp 10 the
wind, and the Constitution slowly forged
ahead, fred again, luffed short round
the others bows and, owing to heavy
eea. fell foul of her antagonist, with her
oowsprit across her larboard quarter.
While in this position Hull's cabin was
set ON fire by the enemy's forward bat
terry. and part Of the crew were called
away from the guns TO extinguish tina
threatening blaze. - Barnes Naval
Actions Of the War Of IsI2."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-04

ton club, started in the counties Of Kill
kenny and Carlow about the year 1850.
Kilkenny was then a close rival to Dub
lin for the social supremacy of Ireland.
Very many noblenen and gentlemen Rad
their town houses in the ancient city on
the More, and the Kilkenny theaters had
an international reputation. 1t was nat
ural, therefore, that the first abduction
club should spring up with this lively
town rs its base Of operations. During the
ten years succeeding 1850 over so heiresses
and number Of young ladies with pros.
poets" or possessed Of some fortune were
deliberately carried off while attending
balls. parties OF the theaters. In the club
was enrolled every younger son Of good
family in southern Leinster The mem
bers were bound together by oaths Of the
most terrible nature. and every mem Der
was pledged to help every other member
with hand, heart and pocket"
The modus opeYandi Of the club was
slmple enough When an heiress appeared
on tho tapis. all members " no desired to
become candidates for her hand and for
tune entered their names in O book Then
a series Of numbers were written on spe-
cially prepared slips of paper. These slips
were shaken up in an urn. and IN order Of
eeuiufIty tno Iueiu Utro uFtW lOtS ICf tnelf
unconscious victim. The person drawing
the highest number was pronounced vic
tor, and Immediately the club went into
executive session to determine the best
means, time and place for the iady's abb
duction. If the capture proved successful
and the abducted heiress accepted her lot,
the lucky bridegroom, in severipg his con-
nection with the club, formally presented
bis old associates with a handsome hon
orarium from his wife's fortune.
Things grew 80 bad that from 1855 to
1770 no young lady of fortune dared to
travel far from home without a large
armed escort to protect her from attnck.
At last the government resolved to stand
such state Of affairs no longer. Procla-
nations were issued by the lord lieutenant
and privy council announcing that any
further lawbreakina on the part of the
abduction clubs would be punished to thu
full extent OF the law despite the positio.
and connections of the abductors. At IL.
same time abduction was made q capit,-
onense, puDishable with death.
But the "squireens" were not frightened
O. deesrred BY these threats and warnings.
So long had they enjoyed Immunity that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-04
vExED QUESTION OF TAXATION.
Genes Up ut Chicago In an Attack ON Geo
n. Pullman.

II. Pullman.
Chicago. Sept. "A strongly worded
document on the subject Of taxation and
the protection of wealthy corporations
BY assessors in Chicago has been given
out by the Taxpayers Defense League
1t Is an open letter addressed to George
n. Pullman, president Of Pullman's
Palace Car company. and is signed by
z. 8. Holbrook, president Of the league.
The letter contains tabulated state
ment. OF figures showing the assets OF
the Pullman company to have been. at
the last annual meeting. @ss. O00. 900; the
amount OF property belonging 10 the
company In Illinois In 1896. $39. COZ. SIS. IS,
which was valued for taxation purposes
at $I.56l.955. The proportion between
the actual value and the appraised
value OF property for taxation in the
city is said to be as 10 to /. but 1t Is a
fact that In many instances 1t Is as 20
10 1.
The Pullman analysis is a most inter-
estinS one. 50 far as 1t goes, and SEEM
insly reasonable and just, except in two
particuiars-it omits to give the liabili-
ties OF the car company as reducing the
value OF It's assets and also fails to
make any comparisons Of the ratio OF
assessment OF the Pullman company
property with that Of other large manu-
featuring companies doing business in
Chicago under like conditions. The ct
ter will perhaps serve one good purpose
draw the attention of the public to
the present. slip-shod methods in ap-
parising property for taxation. and
perhaps-result in better system
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-04
NovAK SAYS HE is NOT GUILTY.
Alleged Iowa Scroundrel IL Now In .
Hawkeye State Jail.

Alleged Iowa Scroundrel IL Now In Q
Hswkeye State Jail.
Vinton. Ia. Sept. Frank A. Novak,
charged with murder. arson and defal-
cation. was lodged in a cell Of the Ben
ton county Jail in this city Thursday
morning. Over 100 farmers had gathered
at the train when the suspect arrived at
the station. and the rough-bearded.
long-haired. haggard locking man,
dressed in black. was rot recognized as
the bright>faced, dashing looking young
business man who left Walford a few
months ago. He discussed his plan for
the future. but refused to discuss the
charges against him.
He did not care to see either his fam
lily, relatives or friends, requesting
them not to call on him. as he had moth
ing to say. and they could do him no
good. Novak has not confessed. and
says he has no confession to make: that
at the proper time he says the mysteri-
Gus circumstances surrounding his dis
appearance will be made clear.