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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-14

Illinois women are making a strong
effort to lift the compulsory education
law of their State into activity. At
present the law only remains that
every child shall attend school for six
teen weeks each year. Children easily
evade it by an irregular attendance
during the last term of school. When
the school has closed it becomes diff
cult to determine whether or not they
have had the prescribed amount of
tuition. Actually, although there is a
penalty for infraction of the law, and
although infraction is frequent, the
penalty has never been imposed. 1t
is believed that simple amendment
requiring the sixteen weeks of tuition
to be consecutive and at the begin
ming of the term, and providing for the
enforcement of the law, will be suffi-
ciant
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-14
WITHOUT A COMMISSIONER.
Supreme Court Will Supply Def
cheney.

CONCORD. n. H. May 1l-Loren d. Rich
ardson of this city. following the action of
Commissioner Maxaeld of Pittslleld, re-
signed his office as commissioner of Merri-
mac county. His resignation gave no rea-
son for vacating the office. 1t leaves the
county without commissioner for the first
time in its history. The supreme court will,
under the power vested in it by the statutes,
at once supply the deficiency by the ap-
pointment of a new board. The direct cause
of Richardson's resignation was due to a
petition for his and MaXfeld's re-
moval from office for alleged waste
ful, eXtravagant and careless manage
ment of the countys affairs, illegal
payment of bills without due auditing by
the court, and receiving double pay for the
same service and expenses. The court or
dered an investigation, which was set for
next week. The effect of Mr.. Richardson's
resignation will be to end all proceedings
against the board as the, petition only asked
for the removal of the commissioners and
the designations leave no board to remove.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-14
JOHN c. PAIGE DEAD.
Leading Boston Insurance Man
Self Made

John C. Paige, the wel-known insurance
man, is dead of apoplexy. Mr.. Paige had
no relatives in this city, and was unmarried.
He has an aged mother Mrs. Ann Paige,
over SO years old, living at Hanover, n. H.,
his old home. Mr. Paige was born in Han
over, N. H., in 1889. his parents being well
known in that vicinity and coming from old
New England stock Hewas the only child.
He was one of the kindest Of men, rs many
members of the fire and protective depart
ments can testify. He found his recreation
in his numerous clubs where he was uni
versally liked. He was member of the
Algonquin club, Boston Art club and the BOs-
ton Athletic association and a visiting mem
Der of the Boston Press club. Mr.. Paige
conducted the leading insurance business OF
Boston, and was recognized throughout the
country as one of the shrewdest men in that
line
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-14

One of the new dictionaries has in it
pretty big and yet perhaps a useable
word, ''politicalization, of which it
seems to be itself somewhat in doubt,
although it half-supports it with Il
quotation from the Brooklyn Eagle,
which coined the phrase. The Eagle.
it seems, once referred to 1.-THE steady
politicalization of the public schools, :"
by which it meant the subsection of
these schools to political control.
Whatever we may think of the word,
comments the New York Observer, the
danger indicated is certainly real
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-14

II is interesting to observe the quiet
way in which Richard Olney takes up
his unobtrusive position as Bostons
foremost lawyer. This is entirely
characteristic of the man. Since the
death of William G. Russell it will be
generally admitted by the lawyers of
the Suffolk county bar that Mr.. Olney
stands at the front. He is there by
merit and strength. and not by asSer-
tion or push. Templeton writes of
him: MIR. Olney has aged somewhat
in the four years he has been absent
from Boston, and has evidently felt
the extraordinary responsibility of his
position during that time. He is not
the man to seek prominence outside
his profession here, but the diStinc-
tion he attained at Washington will
not be forgotten by his home asso-
ciateS. This is likely to be seen among
the citizens generally more than in
the Democratic party. where he had
never much ambition to be active"
BY the way, Mr.. Olney was not invit-
ed to the Reform Club or Gold Demo-
cratic banquet at New York Il week
ago, so they say, and he was at the
time stopping ut the hotel where the
affair came off. This is regarded by
some as very significant. by others
as simply a desire to let politics alone
for while and tend to his law busi-
ness,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-14
LEFT NICE LITTLE WAD.
Affairs of Late Mrs. Tilton Sur
prise The Will.

NEW YORK, Nay 1.-THE will of the
late Mrs. Elizabeth Il. Tilton, which has Just
been filed for probate, Is a great surprise 1t
has been generally supposed that when Theo-
dore Tilton and his wife separated the latter
comfortably keep her for the rest of her
days. 1t was not known, though. that in ad-
dition to this income she received bulk
sum, which. when combined with what sub
sequently came to her from her own family,
and what she had saved during her married
life, made up a modest little fortune. This
was invested in Brooklyn and New York
real estate. which has increased materially
in value. The bulk of her estate will go to
her daughter and q goodly share to the reli-
glous sect of which she was Il atter-day
devotee. There are no bequests outside Of
these two
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-14
NO. J..
READ OLD POEM.
Reunion of Famous Legislature of
1872.


1872.
BOSTON. Mass. May 1.-THE famous lower
branch Of the Boston legislature for 1872
has Just had a reunion here at the United
States hotel.
The members present included b. Thayer,
Weymouth; II. ii. FaxOn; Quincy; General
Charles II. Taylor, Boston; ". A. Brown,
Lowell; II. b. Hit. Boston; q. b. Bates,
Norwich. Conn; =. Il. Hopkins, Boston; f.
W. Lincoln. Boston; "A Patch, Cambridge;
r. Skies Ludlow; IL. Reed. WestfOrd; q. W.
Hobby, Uxbridge; Z. X. Johnson, HollistOn;
A. Besse, Wareham. .B. Endicott. .Dedham;
II. S. Washburn, Boston; \. Sears, Fair
haven; J. W. Bradley, ROckport; s. A.
Carleton, Boston W. II. osborne, East
Bridgewater G.. II. Poor, Andoyer j. H..
Durgin. Bradford 4. Lawton. Shirley, j.
Gardner. swansea William Stone, Temple
ton Ira l.. Moore, Boston ii. b. Hersey,
Chelsea w. p. Phillips. Salem J.. R.Norton,
Westfleld Timothy Keefe, Chester John Nc
Duffie, Cambridge; F. W. Cressy, Beverly
Seneca Burr, Bellingham +. L. Pedwick,
Marblehead; J. $. Howe. Methuen Vim. H..
Black. Taunton j. W. kimball, Fitchburg
$. Harlow. Bridgewater CA. Sayward. Ips-
wich |. b. Sayles, Millbury g. II. Peabody,
Danvers j. Z. Bacheller, Lynn; b. +.
HAYES, Medford; II. s. Adams. Hyde
Park L. Harris Rowland, Spencer, and
{. L. Thorne, Stoneham. doOrkeeper.
One of the most interesting features OF
the occasion was the reading Of poem by
Hon. II. s. Washburn, which he read .
!, years ago, May Z, 1872, just before the house
: adjourned. Speeches were made by Mr..
Willard =. Phillips of Salem, Rev. q. b.
Bates, Mr.. Sears of Barnstable, Mr.McDuffte
of Cambridge DR.. Ira A. Moore of Boston
and General Charles II. Taylor. 1t was
voted to hold another reunion next year.
This was the fourth reunion which the MEM
bers have held since 1872.
OF the 240 members who sat in the lower
branch in 1872, 1874 have died, "a of these
deaths have taken place since the last re-
union in 1894. but the records show that II
Of these men were over so years OF age at
the time of death. tthe present time there
are eight surviving members who are over
so years old and ii who are over rs years.
The ages Of all the members living at pres
ent, range from so to S5 years, there being
three of the latter age. Three of the
members of the House of 1872 were
later appointed superior court judges.
They were James NJ. Barker of Pitts
field, Charles F. Thompson Of Glouces-
ter and John W. Hammond of Cambridge
Hon. John +. Sanford, chairman Of the
railroad commission, was speaker of the
house of II. Other members OF that house
who won new hOnors after leaving II were
Hon. Henry B. Lowering, eX-cOngressman
and ex-mayor Of Lynn; Hon. F. w. Lincoln,
ex-mayor of Boston; Hon. John b. Cogs-
we'll, eN-presdent of the state senate; Hon.
Albert Palmer, exmayor of Boston and Hon.
Moses himbBil.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-14
Ii HUNG CHANG'S TRIBUTE.
Orders Ginkgobiloban Tree Planted
at Grants Tomb.

NEW YORK, May 11-Yang Yu, former
minister of China to the United States, and
now special representative from China to tine
court of st. Petersburg, has just planted a
tree at the old tomb of General Grant,
as a tribute by Ii Hung Chang to the
memory of the great soldier. The
tree is called Ginkgobiloban by Chin
ese and Japan botanists. In Latin
it is the Salisburi Adianttolia. 1t is often
called the "Leaves of Maiden Hair"
Among the 800 present at the planting We're:
Col. Fred Grant and Mrs. Grant. The trans
lation of Ii Hung Chang's message is This
tree is planted at the side of the tomb of T.
5. Grant. ex-President of the United States
of America, to commemorate his great loss
by Ii Hung Chang. Guardian of the Prince,
Grand Secretary of the State. Earl of the
First Order.
Yang lu, Envoy Extraordinary and Min
lister Plenipotentiary.
KWang Hfu %, 18th moon
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-14

A curious illustration of the diverse
conditions that may exist in this coun-
try is the fact that while so many
people in the Mississippi Valley are
suffering from floods the New Orleans
papers are raising money for sufferers
from the drouth in Louisiana.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-14

A woman's bicycle club was organ
lied in Detroit the other day, but the
Free Press says that it collapsed
within week because no two members
could agree as to the uniform to he
worn. When Colorado musters in its
company of women militia there will be
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-14

While a marriage ceremony was
being performed near Danville, Va, a
kerosene lamp famed up and was
about to explode when the bride seized
it and hurled it through window
The groom then came ont from under
the table. where he had hidden, and
the ceremony proceeded
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-14

Promotions are coming rapidly these
days in the upper official circles of the
regular army What few veterans of
the Civil War are left find the age of
retirement close at hand in the young
est cases. THE army will soon he
in the hands of officers trained only i'll
the walks of peace, observes the New
Orleans PicaYune.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-14
Nervous Strain Killed Him.

BOSTON, Mass, May ll--Jeremiah W.
Watson, who figured in the recent NIilliken
breach OF promise suit, has just died at his
winter residence, 242 Huntington avenue.
He had been in gradually failing health for
some time, and the severe mental strain OF
the trial was too much for him. Watson was
wealthy manufactures of Boston with q
summer home ut Sharon, Mass, where,
until in middle life he struggled in compara-
tive poverty.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-14

A correspondent asks the Chicago
Times Herald to describe the Greel,
cross. 1t would lie much easier to
describe what has made the Greek
cross
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-14
Many Answered Final Roll Call.

Conn. May 1.-THE Both
annual encampment of the department OF
Connecticut. Grand Army of the Republic.
just held here shows that there are 81
posts, with membership Of $3.50. During
the year there has been net loss in mem,
bership Of 278 Commander-in-chef Clark.
son of Omaha was a guest
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-14

Photography in colors is reported to
be a success. 1t is what art lovers have
long been waiting for, and, Incl
dentially, bank-note counterfeiters.
One result, if the discovery is affirmed,
will be the early retirement of paper
currency, predicts the San Francisco
Chronicle. -.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-14
NOTES FROM THE HUB.
ESPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE.

As | wrote YOU in my last letter
Postmaster Covency died on April 30.
This was the day ON which his tenure
of office would expire. There is no
uncertainty about his successor. who
will be Col. Henry \. Thomas. super
lntendent of mails under Postmaster
Hart and the late Governor Green
halge's private secretary. 1t has been
for four years understood that Col.
Thomas would he postmaster when
the Republicans regained control of
the government. Col. Thomas is
good fellow, good speaker. and
knows his business thoroughly. by
the way, Collector Winslow Warren.
of the port of Boston. pays this dis
eliminating tribute to the late Col. j.
w. Coveney: a great part of Col. CO.
veney's life was passed in political
work, and yet he never had an enemy
who dared to say that he did not
through it all preserve an unfair
niShed character. lie was as modest
as he was brave. and his cheerful.
pleasant manner never suggested the
prolonged suffering he bore from the
wound received in the civil war with
so little repining or complaint. lie
was Il remarkable instance of a man
trained in political work who, when
called to public station, administered
the Office of surveyor of the port and
later of postmaster of Boston solely
for the public good. upon business
methods only, and with the strictest
adherence to civil service reform prin-
CipleS. He was politician who knew
no politics nj administering public
trust, and he is certainly entitled to
the warmest consideration of all
those who believe in pure politics.
His courteous, open-hearted manner
gained him the regard and respect of
all who were brought in contact with
him. while his excellent judgment of
men and tirmnesS i'm what he believed
to be right made him an invaluable
officer in military and civil life. Such
Il man is distinct loss 10 the cOmmu-
nifty, and his example is an honorable
one for all men to follow" The ROS-
ton newspapers, too, agree in assign
ing to Col Coyeney honorable charac-
ter and place. There was a quiet dig
nifty and character about the man
which avaied to give him standing
refused to men of more bluster and
pretense and less merit He had en-
crgy and wisdom tempered with dis
cretion. lie did his work well and
quietly, while back of that lay Il rec
ord for brave soldierly achievement to
which he seldom referred. and never
with boasting. There was nothing of
the professional fighter about this
man.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-14
VOL. XIV.
Essex County Herald.

Before the end of this wear every
one of the los towns in Connecticut
will he connected by telephone.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-14

A New York theatef announces tbn
forthcoming production of Die Wilde
Jagd.' If it is anything like its name
sounds the authorities ought to inter
fere.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-14
GREECE WHIPPED.
Sues Allied Powers for Medi-
alton.
Turkey Will Not Consent TO Ar.
mistice-Army Increased.

ATHENS. Greece. May IA week ago
the Grecian pOIulace although disappointed
at the lack dictatorship and lack of courage
shown by the army was still clamoring for
war. Today 50 rapidly has disaster followed
disaster that 1t is as strongly clamoring for
peace. The outcome will doubtless mean the
dethronement of the king, who, however
wishes to be deposed rather than to abdi-
cate. If he be deposed he will by agree
ment with England when he took the throne.
have an annuity Of G25. 900. but If he abdi-
Gates, will have but 10000. 1t was held
when the war began that the Grecian army,
though small, could successfully cope with
Turkey as one Grecian would Outright five
Turks. Actual war has proved the exact
opposite TO be the case Through lack OF
leadership the Grecian army has been little
less than IA constantly retreating rabble. The
Turks. on the other hand, have been magni-
ficently handled.
ATHENS, Greece. May ll-Greece has
made written application 10 the powers,
through their representatives, here, with a
view of obtaining mediation. All the repre-
sentatives have promisedin their replies TO
use their best offices, except the German min
lister, who has merely acknowledged the
receipt of the note from the cabi-
net. The Porte is inclined to support the
powers, with view to the faciiation OF
armistice, on the ground that this would
enable Greece to reOrganize her forces. As
a matter OF fact. Turkey continues to send
troops from Salonica homeward. and it is
probable that Osman Pasha has returned
to Constantinople from Salonica. In
view of both facts. 1t may be
assumed that nothing serious is eN-
pected. but the continuation of state
of war is regarded as the very best
means of Fastening the efforts of diplomacy.
Undoubtedly, hopes have been raised in
Turkey that the Ottoman government might
annex Thessaly and restore the old frontier
of 1881. But the Sultan is uncompromising-
ly opposed to such a step and will not yield
to the pressure of the war party at Constan-
tnople. He will be satisfied with reason
able indemnity and slight rectitication OF
the eastern Thessalian border. such as would
give Turkey several strategic positions in
the vicinity of Nezoros
CONSTANTINOPLE Turkey, May 1.-THE
Turkish military commanders have had q
prolonged conference with the Sultan and
have decided to increase the troops in Euro
pean Turkey, decision ratified by the Sui
tan. In view of the possible early interyen-
tion Of the powers, Edhem Pasha has been
ordered to hasten his advance, leaving the
lines of communications to be guarded by
re-entorcements, which are daily dispatched
to the front
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-14

The reluctance of Jerry Mccarthy
and his friend in the background,
Park Commissioner Curtis, to let the
House vote on the bill Of Mayor Quin-
cy and the charitable people of Bos-
Ton, for aboliShing the one-man power
in the city charities, simply indicated,
that nothing but lobbying could de-
feat the bill. The contest has devel-
oped the fact (of some importance to
Boston Republicans that Jesse Cove,
a party boss, is at swords points with
eX-Mayor Curtis and his clique, and is
using one of the dailies usually un-
derstood to be for sale at any time to
scarify the eN-mayor and his friends.
This feud is bringing to light poiti-
cal secrets that are usually only
guessed at.--for instance, the amount
of the fund raised in Massachusetts
last year to elect Mckinley-how it
was raised, and who were the chief
givers. The exposures are interesting
to those who would see the inside of
the political machinery here.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-14

Recently | chronicled the death of
one of Boston's merry-makers, Will
lam McGunigle by name, and Mack by
name on the stage. This week |
chronicle another. john j. Keating,
who has ju>r died at the West End.
Mr.. Keating was a years Old, and fol
many wears was among the leading
variety men on the stage. For years
he won renoWn as one of the famous
team known as Keating and Sands.
who were recognized as the kings OF
musical minstrelsy. AS a banjolSt he
had few equals. For three years the
team had Il great run in Europe. Both
performers were West End boys. and
they worked together until some lC
years ago, when Sands died in this
city of consumption. TIP to yeal
ago Heating continued actively in his
profession. Int during the past sin
months was obliged to fOrsake The
stage on account of hemorrhages. The
end came suddenly.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-14

Last week Judge Ely of the courts
gave as his finding that the gas com
pany was wilfulIy and crimnaIly
negligent in causing the subway eX-
plosion of March 4, whereby several
lGrsons lost their lives, and was who'll
ly to blame. Fire Marshal Whitcomb
sioner Merrill divides the blame and
holds that the Transit Commissioners
were also negligent in not compelling
the gas company to be more alert
Civil suits for damages will doubtless
be prosecuted in the courts by vie
Tins and the families of victims, and
these findings win be especially i'm
portant.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-14

4 bronze tablet has been put. up
over the door ,of Kings Chapel; Civ
ing the date of itS establishment and
that of the cornerstone of the present
building: Kings Chapel, 1856. The
cornerstone of this building laid Au,
gust II, l740.
OBSERVER,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-14

The will Of the late John Foster of
this city gives $l2l 900 to public char
ity. Most of this large amount of
money is to he distributed in Boston,
and in a number of cases will prove a
relief 10 worthy institutions. Such
an example as this cam be followed
with profit by wealthy citizens who.
dying, leave their wealth in toto to
their own immediate families and
frip nlS
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-11
WHEELING, W. VA. SATURDAY, DECEMBER IL 1897

out of danger between the seats, and
saw mo more. Mr.. Howard was in the
midst Of scoring cross-examination
of the witness when court adjourned.
He will complete it in the morning.
1t was developed on cross-examina-
ton that four out of the eight witnesses
80 far examined for the defense are
officials of the Beaver Creek Lumber
Company, the largest plant, next to the
Blackwater Lumber Company, compos-
ed Of the Thompson's, that there is in
the State, and that the former is ~ery
bitter in it's rivalry and dislike of the
latter.
The court house the last two days
has been crowded to suffocation, while
more ladies are in attendance than one
would believe this little county seat
could produce, and their interest in the
trial and enjoyment of the wordy wars
among counsel, which are of almost
constant occurrence, are we'll worth
watching The faces of the lawyers
begin to take on look of fatigue, from
excessive work and mental strain, and
all about the court house have a worn
and weary look except the spectators,
they seemingly never tire.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-11
GOT The JEWELRY.
The Owner of tho Ailsa Compelled to Give
His Wife Her Ornaments

London, December 10.-In the
Queens Bench division of the High
Court of Justice to-day, Mrs. Edith
Walker sued her husband, A Barclay
Walker, the owner of the we'll known
racing cutter Ailsa, to recover jewelry
valued at $4,000.
Counsel for the plaintiff said the jew
elry was given to his client, who was
then a widow, after the engagement.
Afterwards counsel continued, the de-
PENDANT took to drinking and had de-
lirium tremens. While the couple were
on board the yacht in August the de-
PENDANT, counsel also said, approached
his wife in an excited state and told
her to go the streets, adding that she
belonged there. The wife then COM
menced proceedings for a separation,
which she obtained with alimony to the
amount Of $12 500 yearly In the mean
while, according to counsel. the defend
ant obtained possession of the plain
tiff's jewelry, which he refused to re-
turn.
The plaintiff confirmed the state
ments made by her counsel and the
jury returned verdict in her favor.