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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05
MAY BE GEN. CRAIGHILL.
Talk of General Walkers Successor
at the "Tech."

BOSTON. Mass, Feb. 2-The name of
General William Z. Craighill, ex.chief en-
gineer of the United States army, is "men-
toned" as possible successor of the late
General Francis A. Walker as president of
the Institute of Technology. General Craig
hill retired from active service in the army
on Saturday. prefering to do this voluntarily
rather than to wait until July l, when he
would be subject to compulsory retirement.
He has made a distinguished record dur
ing his 43 years of active service in the army,
and has several times declined to accept the
appointment of Superintendent af the Mill
tary Academy at West Point. He is the only
military officer ever chosen to the Presi-
dency of the American Society of Civil En-
gineers.
Gen. Craighill was born in Charlestown,
W. Va, in 1888 entered the Military Acad-
emy at West Point in lS49 and four years
later was graduated second in his class. His
meritorious services during the war were
recognized by brevets of lieutenant colonel
and colonel After the war he was assistant
professor of civil and military engineering
at West Point, and assistant in the engineer
bureau of the war department for two differ
ent periods of four years each.
He has been twice sent to Europe on i'm
portant engineering missions by the govern
ment was a member of the Lighthouse
board in Washington for several years. and
in connection with river and harbor work,
has charge of many important public i'm
provements. among them being several
along the Massachusetts, coast.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05

Professor Krafft-Eblng, who holds
the chair on mental diseases at the
University of Vienna, Austria, intro
duced startling novelty into one of
his instructions fortnight ago by
permitting madman to lecture in his
place. The man is afflicted by periodic
attacks of mania, during which he is
much more clever and witty than when
sane. His lecture on ''The Mental
Condition of the Maniacs in Periodical
Attacks of Madness was brilliant
success. At the close of it he was
again placed in confinement.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05
Essex County Herald,
w. H. BISHOP. Publisher
ISSUED EVERY FRIDAY
AT
ISLAND POND, VT.
TERMS: 81 SO Per Year, in Advance
OLD HERO GONE.
Fighting Blood Thick in His Veins
-HonOrs and Titles,

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Feb. 2-Gen. John Eugene
Smith. veteran of the civil war, has Just
died here, aged 81 years. He was born in
the canton Of Berne, Switzerland. on Aug. 3,
1916. His father, John Bander Smith,
followed the fortunes of Napoleon,
shared the rigor of the Russian cam
paign. and was one OF the few survivors OF
the fatal retreat from Moscow. The father
was severely wounded at Waterloo Leav-
ing his native land. he arrived in Philadel-
phia Nov. 30, 1916, where he died Sept. %,
lS4s.
The son received an academic education.
learned the jewellers trade. was honored by
offices in the gift of the town of Galena, ILL.,,
where he had settled.
He was elected county treasurer for 10
Daviess county in 1860, and the same year
was appointed aide-de~camp to the Hon.
Richard Yates. governor of Illinois. He
reported for active duty on April 10, 1861.
assisted in re-Organizing the three months
troops. He was also with General Grant
and others in organizing the ten provisional
regiments authorized by the special session
OF the Legislature known as the ten-regi-
ment bill.
After the first battle of Bull Run he re-
cruited and organized the 45th regiment,
Illinois volunteers. known as the Washburn
Lead Mine regiment, and was commissioned
its colonel, ranking from July %, 1861. This
regiment followed the fortunes Of the army
Of the Tennessee, and participated with
honor in all the marches and battles Of that
army to the end of the rebellion.
Col Smith was promoted brigadier-gen-
eral of volunteers Nov. 20, 1862, and as
signed to the command of the Sth division,
left wing 10th army corps. March 25
He was assigned TO LIST brigade Sd divi-
sion, 18th army corps. June 3, 1863 and to
the Sd division, II army corps. in October,
1863 On the march to the relief of Chatta-
nooga this division was designated as the Sd
division, 18th army corps. participating in
all the marches. including the great "march
to the sea- and battles of the army of the
Tennessee, to the close of the war. After
the surrender of the confederate forces
he was relieved from duty with the army of
the Tennessee, and assigned to the command
OF the district of West Tennessee, with head
quarters at Memphis.
He was mustered out of the volunteer ser
vice April 30, 1866 March 2, 1867, he was
breveted brigadier-general, L. S. A.. and
brevet majOr-general, .. S. A. He also
served on the western plains.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05
ONE ALWAYS PROMINENT.
Death of One of the Best Known
Men in Massachusetts.

CONCORD. Mass, Feb. 2-George Hey
wood of this town has just died here. Mr..
Haywood was one of the best known men
throughout the state. He was born in Con-
cord, May "a. 1926, and graduated from Har-
ward University in lS4S
Shortly afterwards he entered on the
practice of law. and in the profession
achieved success Mr.. Haywood was always
prominent in town affairs, having succeeded
his father, Abiel, in the office of Town
Clerk, which he retained more than quarter
of century. He was seven years mem
Der of the Legislature (l862-1865) and five
years (1SS9 to 1880 an Executive Councillor.
Mr.. Haywood was for many years at the
head of banking concerns in Concord and
was for years secretary and treasurer of the
Middlesex.. Fire Insurance company, sue
ceeding his father in that position. He was
also for years director of the Fitchburg
railroad. He was a lifelong republican, a
man of good executive ability and univers-
ally rpSDected.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05

According to the London Figaro the
Prince of Wales is the greatest spend
thrift in the world. The statement is
made that he has spent $50, 600, 900 in
the last thirty-three years. From the
English nation he has received $685.
100000, and $5,OO0,0O0 more for
travelling expenses and special allow
ances. He has, besides, private debts
amounting to 500, 100000.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05

Gage in connection with the treasury port
folio, and both are known to have the high
est opinion of him.
Mr. Gage was born in Madison county, n,
Y. in 1886. For nearly forty-iive years he
has been resident of Chicago. As "A banker
and tinancier his reputation is worldwide.
At present he is president of the First Ma
tional bank, Chicago. He has held many
responsible positions and in all has main
tanned a character for integrity, benevolence
and financial ability, second to none in the
country. He was one of the foremost among
the promoters of the Worlds Fair and was
honored with the nomination of the presi-
dency of the local board of directors. Mr..
Gage is q sound money democrat.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05

The Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton has recently celebrated its thir-
tieth anniversary. It's membership is
now 263,29S Thirty years ago there
was not a single building owred by
the associations. Now there are 315,
valued at $16, 759, 800. Last year the
expenditures for carrying on their
work amounted to 80, ,296, al. They
have 495 gymnasiums, 799 reading
rooms, 355 educational classes, with
25, 1856 students, and 761 Bible-train-
ing classes. Among the Indians
there are Al associations, 81 among
colored people, 1OS for railroad men
and 4SO for college students.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05
CABINET BUILDING.
Alger and Gage for War and
Treasury.
Former Accepted First Offcr-
Bankers Approve Gage.

CANTON, Feb. 2-Gen. Russell A. Alger.
past national commander of the q. A. H..
has accepted the War portfolio. In speak
ing of this General Alger said that the first
and only tender of the office that had been
made TO him was made by the incoming
of acceptance.
When asked as to the policy he will pur-
sue in reference to Cuba and as to the gen
eral policy OF the department of which he
is to be the head, Gen. Alger said that he
has not given that matter any attention.
The acceptance of the war secretaryship had
just been made and he had not had oppor-
tunity to outline any policy for the depart
ment or to think about the things that he
ever, in a significant way: If there had
been time to consider the matters mentioned
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05
Will BE Missed by Liberals.

LONDON, England Feb. 2--Sir George
Otto Trevelyan, NJ. P, for the Bridgeton
division of Glasgow, has just resigned his
seat in the House of Commons. owing to
ill-health. Sir George has been prominent
figure in politics for many years, and his re-
tirement will be severely felt by the Liberal
party. From 1868 to 1870 he was lord OF
admiralty, and later became ,nno secretary to
the admiralty. In May, 1882, he was ap-
pointed chief secretary for Ireland, and two
years later was made chancellor of the
Duchy of Lancaster, with seat in the cabi-
net. In 1886, and again from 1892 to 1895, he
was secretary for Scotland.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05

l would probably be too much OF a soldier
to tell you exactly what the plans are. |
have no thought of the men whom | will
name as assistants, for have been in posi-
ton to assume such authority only short
time. These questions will be considered
later
In speaking OF the alleged coolness be-
tween him and Sherman Gen. Alger said ::
"There is no trouble between Senator Sher-
man and myself. Senator Burrows was
right when he said some weeks ago that
whatever differences there might have been
in the past between Senator Sherman and
me no longer exist. We understand one
another perfectly on that point, and | anti
cipate pleasure being in the cabinet"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05
Closed His Campaipn.

BOSTON, Mass. Feb. 2-The Rev. Sam
Jones closed his month of evangelistic work
in the Peoples Temple on Sunday In ad-
dition to the Temple meetings of the month
Mr. Jones has held noon meetings in Faneuil
hall, and wherever he has preached it has
been to crowded houses, except on three
stormy days. That his work in Boston has
been fraught with some good is evidenced
in the fact that over $500 persons have sig
nhed their intention to lead better lives.
Mr.. Jones left for his home in Gainesville,
Ga. and after n few days rest he goes to
Nashville Tenn, for a series Of meetings.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05
BOSTON LETTER.
ESPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS. |

The long agony is over so far as the
city clerkship is concerned. and j.
Mitchell Calvin was reelected by the
board of aldermen on Monday night
lie had already been reelected by the
common council and needed only the
concurrence of the upper body. The
action of the board demonstrates two
things: That the much talked of At
wood-Lomasney combination was not
as strong as il was suspected, and that
Lomasney does not fill the place in the
Democratic party held by the late Pat
rick Mcguire. Barrels of bad blood
have been engendered on both sides
which will not work itself clear until
the municipal election next fall, even
If ii does then. BY the way. Edward
j. Donovan, collector of internal rev
enue, has resigned his position to be-
come the manager of IA big brewery.
1t was Donovan whom Lomasney
wanted to make city clerk six wears
ago, Calvin beating him out in the
race. Lomasney has never forgiven
Calvin, hence his hunt for the latter's
scalp. Donovan would have to go with
the incoming of the Republican ad-
ministration, and simply jumped while
he saw place to land. He has filled
the office, be it said, with entire salts
faction, fact which counts for
nothing among hungry ottice-seekers
of either party.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05
WHEELS BLOCKED AGAIN..
Colleges Will Not Yet Get the Fayer.
weather Millions,

NEW YORK Feb. 2-Just on the eve of
the contemplated distribution of the Fayer-
weather $3,000000 residuary estate, the
nieces of the deceased million aire have
taken another step which will. for the present
at least stay the division of the large estate.
and may cause further litigation of a serious
character.
1t was supposed with the recent decision
of the court of appeals sustaining the will
of Mr.. Fayerweather and holding that his
residuary fortune should be divided among
the 20 colleges named in his will, that stop
would be put to further litigation. Pending
the hearing of the notion stay is granted,
which puts stop to all further actions ON
the part of the executors.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05

The eighty-nine Senators, compos.
ing the upper house in the first ses-
sion of the Fifty-fourth Congress were
divided as follows: Lawyers, IS; busi-
ness men, including bankers, miners,
ship-owners and stock raisers, 10 /:
preachers, l /; farmers, 2; journalists,
3; surgeons, l and Office holders, So
called in the absence of better class
ifcation, 3.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05

The New York papers are sounding
note of warning to the effect that il
The port charges be not reduced that
port will shortly take back seat to
Norfolk, Baltimore, Newport News
and Philadelphia. They carefully alb
stain from any reference to New
Orleans, which has lately been cutting
big swath in the matter of grain ex.
ports, notes the Picayune.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05

1t is proposed that a college for
firemen be established in New York
City. In such an institution men could
receive a course of instruction in
scientific fire fighting by the most ap-
proved methods. The project is being
advocated by number of prominent
business men.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05

The selection Of Lyman j. Gage for secre-
tary of the treasury is praised by public men
of all parties except the extreme silverites
and populists. who hate national banker
on general principles, and the extreme re-
publican partisans, who hate "mugwumps," ,"
and call Mr.. Gage one because he voted for
Clevelandi in 1884, and has taken the Chi
cago Tribune view of the tariff.
Even these men do not question the
peculiar fitness of Mr.. Gage for the
place in point OF chara ter ability. energy
and experience, and all are agreed that he
will make a strong secretary of the treasury
President Cleveland and President Harrison
are both understood to have considered Mr.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05

BELLOWS FALLS. VT, Feb. 2-George |.
Punt, well known conductor on the Con-
necticut River division of the Boston &
Maine has just died at his residence in North
Walpole, N. II. There is an interesting
question as to the liability of an accident
insurance company. Conductor Punt had
been confined to the house with a bruised
knee, but had been getting about on crutches
since Christmas. He was otherwise WELL
1t is question whether the injury induced
blood poisoning, thereby causing heart fail
ure.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05

Professor Henri Moissan, the dis
tinguished chemist, who came to this
country to lecture at the Princeton
celebration, says the thing that struck
him most, apart from the superb
equipment for teaching, was the feel
ing of affection between the students
and the professors.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05

In his recently issued annual report
to the President, Secretary of the
Interior David r. Francis called the
attention of Congress to the necessity
of legislation looking to the reclama-
tion of arid lands. He asserts that of
the 00.OO0,OO0 acres of arid lands
100, 100000 acres might be reclaimed
by the conservative use of water.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05

WooDsvILLE, N. H.-The annual report OF
Grafton county has just been present ed to
the citizens Grafton county has been one
of the few sections of New Hampsh ire to
show II financial gain during 1896. The
finances are in excellent condition and the
debt has been dec reased during the pa
of S13 $40 %
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05
Carried Farragut Ashore.

YORK, Me-, Feb. 2-Willam H. Manson,
one of the oldest residents of York, Me-,
and veteran of the civil war; is dead
aftera long illness. He was the sailor who
carried Admiral Farragut ashore on his back
at New Orleans at the time the Union fleet
fought its way past the forts on the Missis-
sppi. Mr.. Manson's life in the navy was
an interesting one. He figured in many
remarkable exploits, and wason the Cum
berland when she was sunk by rebel
ram in Hampton Roads. Mr.. Manson was
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05

A Brussels paper relates that not
long ago the Prince of Monaco killed
whale on the coast of Africa, and
made present OF 1t to some fisher
men, who, on cutting open the whales
body, found large amount of amber
gris, which they sold for $40, 900.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05

GREAT BARRINGTON,M Mass, Feb. 2-The
residence of Joseph c. Collins in Hartsville
has just been burned. Mr.. and Mrs. Collins
went sleigh riding, and upon returning.
half an hour later, discovered their house
in flames.
The flames started in the attic, and all ef-
forts to save the house were fruitless. The
fire is supposed to have been caused by a
defective chimney. Loss about $15, 900, in
Guiding diamonds belonging to Mrs. Collins
and valuable bric-a-brac; partially insured.
Mr.. Collins had recently removed from New
York to Hartsville and had an elegant
country home.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05

In 1890 Benjamin Franklin left
$4,000 to be loaned to needy appren-
tices at five per cent. The accumulated
principal and interest now amount to
1850, 1000. Poor Richard himself
could hardly have managed it more
thriftily.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05

Only two miles of steam railroad
were built in New England during
last year, and these were equally di-
vided between Maine and Vermont.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05

Charles Warren Fairbanks. of Indianap-
oils will succeed Daniel Voorhees, as United
States senator from Indiana. He will take
his seat at the opening session of the Fifty
fifth Congress. Mr. Fairbanks takes to the
Senate the requisites for such position
learning, culture, eloquence, conservative
energy and tact. He is one of the foremost
lawyers of tn, West and man of wealth.
He is stat IL IN republican and occupies
commanding position in his party, being
recognized as one Of the leading western re-
publicans. He was temporary chairman Of
the Republican National convention at st.
Louis
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05

Twenty acres of good land in many
parts of California, says the California
Fruit Grower, is a sufficient area to
provide good living for an average
American family of refined tastes and
industrious habits.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05

PORTSMOUTH, n. H., Feb. 2-Commit-
tees from the old and new boards of trade
have met and decided to effect a union of
the two boards. The members of the new
board will join the old one, and officers will
be selected from both bodies, with the Hon.
Frank Jones as president
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05

The now famous Fuller-Warren
heating contract for one of the school
houses came up in the school board
meeting this week. The mayor, after
signing the order, had practically We
toed it, owing to the scandalous man
ner in which the contract was pro-
cured. \ minority report of two
(Messrs. Lowell and Eaton) upheld
the Mayor, but the report was over
ridden by a big majority. The con-
tract goes" unless the Mayor has
some cards up his sleeve.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05
TWO FIRE LOSSES.
Grain Elevator and Elegant House
Burned.

HAVERHIIL. Mass, Jan. 2-The grain
elevator and hay sheds of j. O. Ellison &
Co.have Just been burned .entailng loss of
about So 900. The fire was one of the hard
est that has occurred here for years.
and the entire department was called out.
An old man, Peter Tremblay. and the fam
lily of his daughter, Mrs. Robideaux, were
sleeping in the tenement, and were taken
out by the police. almost suffocated by
smoke. The stock in the Ellison sheds and
elevator will be complete loss, and the
buildings are practically destroyed.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05

In the dominions of the British
empire alone some 5000 individuals
vanish every year without leaving any
trace.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05
VOL. XXIV.
Essex County Herald.

Governor Matthews recommended
in his last message that compulsory
education law be passed in Indiana.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05
No VIII to Break,

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Feb. 2-The unos-
tentatious funeral of the widow of Million
aire Flood has just taken place. She was
left $12,O00,OO0. Before she passed away
she divided the entire estate between her
two children and died without q dollar
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05

The assistant professor in the lola
High School of Kansas, Miss Donica,
has refused $140 increase of salary
giving as reason the remark at.
tributed to Agassiz, that she "couldnt
afford to waste time in making money"