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The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-06-25
SUBSCRIPTION: Sl.OO Per Year.

smooth the wrinkles out of his bread@
basket, or words to that extent, felt
like / could say most anything except
in my Sunday school lesson. If had
any work 10 do he would be glad to turn
off some odd jobs for me. To hear him
tellin it, he was one of them willin
workers out of a job with nothin to
do and so scandalous hungry till he
didn't know where he would sleep that
night.
From the way he talked and the
way he looked l thought the pore, on
happy devil must be in cold, dead ear
nest. In the fullness of my weak and
tender heart 1 told him would give
him somethin to eat and somethin to
do, providin he would take the whole
contract. The next thing knowed
was traded with on the spot. He went
on around to the kitchen and worried
down the grule. Then he spat upon his
hands and made out like he was jest
naturally itchin and achin to put in
few licks of good honest work.
''Now / rally didn't have anything in
particular for him to do, Rufe. l was
jam up with my crop and had then
been fumblin and foolin around for
several days smoothin down the edges
and knocllin off the high places. But
1 put on my thinkin cap and rummaged
around for some honest work to give
that tramp. l had three acres planted
in corn over on a red hillside, and 1T
had come up mighty bad missin. 1t
was my plans and intentions to replant
that cut with goobers, and at odd times
of nights and at noon-me and the
children had done already shelled out
the goobers to do the work with. I
went and got half a peck of them nice
shelled goobers and give them to the
tramp. Then I went over in the field
with him, showed him what to do and
how to do it, and left him there with the
job in his hands. At dinner time he
come in tired and hungry like a man
which had been hard at work. Re
climbed up around three plates of
spring greens, with meat and bread ac-
cordin, for dinner. Late along in the
shank of the evenin he turned up oncst
more at the house and lowed that he
was done the job. Nothin would do
but / must go over there in the field
with him and see that he had done as
commanded. I could see where he had
pecked through the corn with hoe
and left the proper signs in every missin
place. So in pursuance of the contract
which we had made 1 paid him 35 cents
in good sound free silver and he went
on his way rejoicin.
"Well, in the due fullness of time I
went over in the field one day to see how
my goober crop was comm on, and
dodblame it, they never had come at all.
And they never did come, Rufe. any to
speak of. All and in all think found
seven goober vines In the whole three
acre field. The durn tramp never did
plant EN-. Rufe-that is to say, he never
did plant EN- in the native soil of that
corn field. Doddurn him, he planted
EN- in his bread basket or toted EN- off
in his pockets, one or the other, and
maybe partly both. Anyhow, he only
went through the motion in regards
to the work, whilst he cooked me done
as a cracklin for two square meals, half
a peck of nice shelled godbers and 35
cents to boot, in passin.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-07

The Standard Oil Company has won
the distinction of being the greatest
industrial corporation in the United
States. The capital of the company
Is $1OO.00O,O00 and the profits last
year are said to have amounted to
$44, 900, 600 or forty-four per cent.
1t is now proposed to double the
amount of the capital stock, giving
each certificate holder twice the
amount of the certificates he now
holds, and it is believed that after
that has been done the certificates
will pay annual dividends OF twenty
per cent. Standard oil certificates
are now selling at nearly 300, or three
times their nominal value, and it is
believed blythe American Agricultur-
ist that after the proposed watering
of the stock, they will still sell at 200,
so that the present certificates may
advance to 400.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-07
MURDER ----SUIClDE.
Maine Farmer Kills Wife, Baby
and Himself.
Cause Unknown-Deli Prepa
rations for Burial.

BONNY EAGLE, Me, May 4-John W.
Lane. AN energetic, popular, well-to-do-
young farmer, his young wife and their 10
months-Old baby went out to ride and to
TO make calls rs was their almost daily
wont. Lane had been busy all day,
cheerful and good natured, and making
preparation for the future. The next morn
ing neighbOrs calling at the home found all
three dead. The baby had been shot dead
as it and the Mother lay in bed. The
mother had also been shot as she lay in bed
but had made terrible struggle for life.
She had evidently struggled and diverted
the shots in the revolver until the chambers
we're exhausted, then fainting she had given
up. Lane reloaded the revolver and shot
her to death. Then he got out his books,
papers and well filed pocketbOok, laid them
where they could be found, dressed himself
in his best. left a note asking
that he be buried as he was found, and then
shot himself. The bullet which completed
his triple deed Of blood had taken effect in
the forehead. which was smoked and
scOrched by the close proximity Of the re-
vOlyer mu2zle. No cause whatever has, at
this present writing, been found for the
deed
Lanes parents are dead. The father died
about a year ago, leaving the homestead to
his son and daughter. Miss Margaret n.
Lane. Two years ago the son married Miss
Mary Fullerton OF Boston. who had been
spending the previous summer here. They
both had means, she receiving an annuity OF
$500 from her fathers estate. and he about
an equal amount as the income Of legacy
left him bv his uncle, John W Lane prom
nant Portland real estate owner, who died
about seven years ago.
He was y years OF age, and his wife %
years. A son. John Gordon Lane, was born
to them last June. According to the state
ments OF the neighbOrs, there was not a
happier family to he found in the fertile val
ley OF the Saco river Owning good farm
raising enough products for their own con-
sumption, with extensive timber lands to
draw revenue from, ample means to hire
assistance in the conduc. of the farm, and
with a total annual income of $1,000 from
their legacies Mr. and Mrs. Lane seemed to
have everything to live for. They appeared
10 be thoroughly devoted to each other. and
to their child. Mr. Lanes sister, Margaret.
lived with them, but during several weeks
has been visiting in Washington.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-07
The experimental shipment of pig

The experimental shipment of pig
iron from Alabama to England a
couple of years ago proved successful
beyond even the hope of the origina-
tors of the scheme. Now, there is an
actual scarcity of steamer room for
shipping of the Alabama iron sold for
export, declares the New York Times.
So much cheaper can the pig be made
in Alabama than in England, that
English capitalists interested in iron
production are planning to invade
Alabama and conduct iron works there.
A leading iron producer in England
recently told writer for the Manu-
facturers' Record that this step was an
absolute necessity if England expected
to retain control of the iron markets
of the world.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-07

Jerome K. Jerome's To-Day, pub
lished in London, frankly voices the
almost universal British sentiment in
regard to the Beers. 1t says: "By all
means let us fight and win the Trans.
vaal. We are going to fight for gold
mines and territory, if they cannot be
got without fighting. Every nation
has to play pirate at times, and let us
play boldly when We do, and trust to
Mr.. Chamberlain to see flags of truce
kept out of the soldiers baggage.
Thrice the Beers have seen the flag of
England hoisted on stick, and always
white. 1t is time to prove we have a
colored flag"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-07

The peaceful invasion of Mexico by
the Japanese has been begun, an
nounces the New York Press. The
Mexican Government is Offering extra.
ordinary inducements to the Benjamin
of civilization. Land at ten cents an
acre, with freedom from all taxation
for the first ten years of occupation
Think of it Mexico expects to have
population of at least 40, 900 Japan
ese within two years.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-07
FULL OF YEARS AND HONOR.
Death of C0-founder of Republican
Party.

PORTLAND, Me-, May 4-Hon. John j.
Perry has just died here very suddenly.
Although almost Sc, he was as active AS ever,
and one Of the local papers, in which the
announcement Of his death appears has on
another page an interview with him show
ing all his old-time vigor of thought and
expression General Perry (his title was
- in the militial ranked with men like
Hamlin and Morrill, and FesSenden as a
leader and founder Of the Republican party,
and his support was especially valuable
generation ago because the temperance men
OF the state and they were then a power in
Maine, thoroughly believed in him He early
took IA high rank at the bar, as well as in
politics, and was one OF the most successful
jury lawyers in the state He was long in
Congress. He was member OF the famous
peace congress in 1861. and in 1863
declined denomination for the 3Sth Congress.
General Perry was native otPOrtsmOuth, of
y. H., where he was born ON Aug. 2, 1911.
He was forced to work his way through the
seminary. and was indebted to friend for
the use of the books he used while in the
study of the law. He was admitted to the
bar in 1914. For twelve years he edited the
oxford Democrat at a time when he was in
the active practice Of his profession. and
was constantly in public life. He held are-
mar6ably large number of official positions,
and went through all gradatiOns Of political
office from state to national representative.
His death was due to heart failure, proba
bly, caused by indigestion. He was the most
distinguished layman of the Methodist Epis-
copal church in this state.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-07
NO. 4.
HISTORIC OLD CHURCH.
Bi-Centenary of Trinity Episcopal
Prolonged Celebration.

NEW YORK, May 4-Old Trinity church
which. for many years. has stood OF
Broadway, facing Wall street, overlOOkins
that centre Of trade and commerce, be2aI
on Sunday the celebration Of The hi-centen
nial of the Trinity Protestant Episcopa
church. The celebration will continue
throughout the week. The first church edi
flee was completed in 1898. the Trinity Prot.
testant Episcopal church having been givet
its existence on May 6. 1857, when William
Ill. king of England and the American
colonies. affixed his seal 10 the charter. The
old ediice was enlarged in 1887, and de-
stroyed by fire n l776. 1t was not rebuilt
until II wears later, and was torn down in
1889 to give place TO the present eiilee.
which was consecrated on May 81. lSi6.
Trinity today includes nine chapels, in al
dition to IA parish church, a large number Of
industrial schools, IA hospital, number of
guilds, clubs and parish associations.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-07
NOTES FROM THE HUB.
ESPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE. |

Postmaster Jeremiah W. Coveney
died suddenly on April 80 at his home
in Cambridgeport, of pneumonia.
Col. Covcncy had been sick about
three weeks and was considered To be
conralcSccnt, and his physician, who
called just before he died, said that
his patient WAS improving and that
he would he much better that day.
Colonel COyeney was born in this city
in lSi0. lie entered the Civil War as
second lieutenant in the Twenty
eighth regiment, Massachusetts vol
untcerS, and rose to be colonel of the
regiment, his war record being par
tieularly brilliant. He was one of the
bt.t known aud hardest working
Democrats in the State. lie served
for eight years in the Cambridge city
council, four years in the Legislature,
two years as Governor Russell's pri-
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-07
GAVE UP STRUGGLE.
aged Woman Financially Embar-
Fassed Kills Herself

MARBLEHEAD, Mass, May 4-The body
OF Miss s. A. Boynton of Lynn was found
on Flying Point. Marblehead Neck. She
had been in the piano business in Lynn for
the past 20 years She was past 60 years of
age, and Of late had become financially en-
barrassed. SO much SO that a keeper was
placed in her store, No. rs Exchange street
She mailed Il letter from Swampscott to an
eNpressman. enclosing 50. and writing that
it was all the money she had in the
world, and that she thought the time
had come for casting her body
INTO the Atlantic as she had often
thought she would do If she had to fail in
business. This letter was given to Marshal
Wells. Little is known of her life in Lynn
and, SO far as is known. she had no rela-
tives in Marblehead. She lived alone in a
room in the rear of her store. Her home
was in Maine, and there she has Il brother.
From that state she came to Lynn.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-07

FITCHBURG, Mass, May 4-The men,
bers of the board of pension examiners are
in receipt of Il notice from Washington. signed
by H. Clay Evans of the interior depart
ment, notifying them that their services will
not be required after May 10. Such sum.
mary dismissal comes somewhat in the ma
ture of a surprise. 1t has been customary
with past administrations to wait until the
end of the fiscal year, June 80. The members
of the present board are DR.. H. H. Lyons
and Dr. }. ID, Kiety of this city and Dr. FIJI.
Move of Leominster. They were appointed in
July. 1893, and if the custom had been fol-
loved, they would have been allowed to
serve four years from the date of their com
missions. The successors to Drs. Lyons,
Kielty and Move have been selected They
are DR.. A. G. Hitchcock, DR.. L. Z. Miller
and Dr. Il. l.. Fiske.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-07

FALL RIVER, Mass, May 4-Curtailment
begun on Feb. by cotton mills in New Eng
land, representing 3,60O,00O spindles, is at
at an end. During the last ID weeks the
mills have produced 1,97S,00O pieces of
the regular production Is 23O, 900 pieces, the
curtailment has prevented the production Of
936, 900 pieces. The sales in l3 weeks have
been 3, 3,12l 900 pieces, or ,l43OOO more than
the production. On Feb there were ,499,-
600 pieces of goods in stock Since then the
brokers have declined to furnish correspond
ents with all the data of the weekly report,
and the stock has to be estimated. 1t is
thought to be about 600, 900 pieces. The
market is just where it was on Feb. 6,
when NJ. c. d. Borden purchased 100000
pieces at 2 GIG cents. Last weeks pro-
duction was $4,000 pieces, and the sales
III 900 pieces. The mills will hereafter run
on full time.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-07
A TYPICAL GENTLEMAN.
Gen. j John Il. Richards Chosen Adju-
tant GeneraI-His Record.


GARDINER, Me-, May 4-Gen John Tudor
Richards of this place was appointed adju-
tant general May /, in place OF Gen. Seldel
Connor, who has resigned to accept the
U. S. pension agency at Augusta General
Richards was born in Gardiner. July %, lS4l.
After course of instruction received from
private tutors, he entered military school
at Sing Sing. n. Y, and afterward went to
England. where for three years he was
student at Rugby. He returned to America
before the war broke out. In the summer of
1862 he enlisted in the End Massachusetts
cavalry, and during the war his record was
brilliant, and his rise rapid.
He engaged in the following battles: South
Anna Bridge, ,Ashby's Gap, Drainsville, Aldie
Fort Stephens. Fort Reno, Rockville, Summit
Point, Berryvile, Berryvlle Pike, Charles
town, Halltown, Opequan ''six days" Win
chester, Luray, Waynesboro, Toms Brook,
Cedar Greek South Anna, White Oak Road :,
Dinwiddie Court House. Petersburg, Five
Forks, Sailors Creek aud Appomattox Court
House
He was in continuous service until the
autumn Of 1865, rising through the various
grades until at the close of the war he was
the senior ma Or Of the regiment He was
offered higher rank in the infantry service,
with still better chances Of promotion ahead,
and had opportunities to serve on the stats
y
but his ambition was to be the commander
of the Second Massachusetts cavalry. and he
would not leave that regiment. Had the war
continued short time longer, no doubt his
ambition would have been realized. General
Richards served through the war without a
wound though several bullets passed through
his hat and clothing.
After the war he returned to Gardiner
where he has since constantly resided. rank
ing as one Of the leading business men Of
the city. General Richards is a typical
American gentleman of the highest type
/ cultured and energetic, and of unquestioned
| ability and integrity The same qualities
| that marked him, as a brave and da5hing
cavalry officer have won him success In busi-
ness and made him a popular citizen. He
| has honored every position he has held, and
without question will prove an efficient sue
| cessOr to the gallant General Connor as the
! adjutant general OF Maine.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-07

NEW YORK, May 4.-Thomas Byrnes one
of the best known old policemen in this city,
is dead. Hewas sort of historic character.
In 1857 he defended, single handed, Mayor
Wood from furious mob which had gath
cred to do the mayor injury, and gained re-
newed distinction in 1868, when he arrested
a ringleader of rioters during the draft
riots. Byrnes was born in 1926. He was
retired from the police force at his own re-
quest in 1881. He was an influential mem
ber of number of Irish societies.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-07

The Atlanta Constitution says:
"The people CT Florida consume q
vast amount of canned goods. In do.
ing so they help to enrich the fruit
and vegetable growers of other States,
and the manufacturers in other States !;
they are therefore interested in can
ming factories, and a number of these
enterprises will soon be established. "
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-07

PORTLAND, Ne, May An the case of
the Wild River Lumber company VS.. the
Travellers Insurance company OF Hartford,
Judge Webb has rendered decision giving
Judgment for the plaintiff for the total Of
SS50i. Two drummers, Mcdonald and Fair
brother, were injured on road owned by
the plaintiff corporation, and recovered
damages from the lumber company. The
plaintiff company had insurance with the
defendant company, covering liability for
such accidents. The insurance company
declined to pay on the ground that they were
not liable under tho terms of the policy, and
that the Wild River company was not liable
either for the mems injuries.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-07
THE SAME SAD STORY.
Ruined by Speculation-Then Sui
eide.

NEW YORK May 4-Three years ago Mrs.
Hall, widow of Basil Hall-Miss Virginia
PettIgrew that was and who had fortune
of 800, ,O00-sailed for Europe. Before she
went she left $500 with a broker for invest
ment. When she returned her $500 had be-
come Sl2 900 Then she thought of nothing
but speculation. Her entire fortune was
quickly sunk. Three months ago relatives
heard that Mrs Hall was starving. They
sent her $500 for her immediate wants. She
had sunk to the bucket shops. buying five
shares when she could get S5 or 10 when She
had so. The $500 seemed fortune when it
came. Mrs Hall could hardly take it down
town fast enough. The tide swept it away
a. it had the rest. Last week she was found
dead in Greenwood cemetery with a self
inflicted bullet wound in her head.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-07

The chief of the Forestry Division
of the Department of Agriculture re.
ports that while white pine will be cut
in the United States for many decades
to come, such enormous amounts of
the timber as have hitherto been har-
vested annually cannot be counted on
beyond the next five or six years,
even with the help of Canada's 8 supply.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-07

The astonishing statement is made,
but borne out by facts, that the diff
ference of one mill per ton per mile
on freight carried by all railroads in
the United States, makes a difference
in the revenue of eighty millions of
dollars. 1t is the careful watching OF
the tenth part of cent that brings
profit to the transportation companies.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-07
VOL. XIV.
Essex County Herald,

According to the Atlanta Cons.itu'
tion, Lord Salisbury recently declared
in an address before the Associated
Boards of Trade of London that the
English government cared less for
Christianity, humanity or patriotism,
than for the financial interests of
English citizens.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-07
SIX VIRGINIANS HANGED.
Four of Them Were Brothers
Bloodhounds Used.

his step-daughter aged 1S and a seven-year-
old girl lived in a cabin near here. Six
young negroes, four of them brothers, went
to this cabin feloniously assaulted the girls
and dubbed the old man to death. Then
they set the hut on fire and went home.
Neghbors took up the chase, set blood
hounds on the track of the murderers,
tracked two Of them to their homes, forced
confession, captured the other four and
hanged the whole six to u tree.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-07

America will have beet sugar to
burn in few years from now if pres
ent efforts to promote the growth of
that staple accomplish their purpose,
predicts the New York Mail and Ex-
press. With few acres planted in
beet root, every farmer can have a
sugar plantation of his own.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-07
Long Passed Psalmists Allotment.

MANCHESTER, N. H., May AIRS. Bet
sey Chase, widow of William c. Chase, and
one of the best known and highly esteemed
residents of South Manchester, is dead. Mrs.
Chase was native of Bristol, this state,
where she was born sc years ago; she had
resided in this city for more than forty
years, and was beloved by an extended ac-
quaintance. She is survived by one son
and two daughters, all of whom are resi-
dents of Manchester.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-07

Nelson W. Aldrich of Providence, Il. l.,
who will be the leading champion of the
Dingley Tariff bill when it comes up for de-
bate in the Senate, has been member of
Congress for Is years. Two years were
spent in the House and 16 in the Senate, and
during all that time he has made his pres
ence felt. Heis SO years of age and native
of Rhode Island. At the age of 30 he was
elected to the common council OfProvidence,
in 1875 he was elected to the state assembly,
serving as speaker one term, and in 1878
was elected to Congress. He suceded SEN
ator Burnside in the Senate in 1891.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-07
New Life-SaYinG Station.

DORCHESTER, Mass. May The new
1oating life-saving station has been towed
into her position in Dorchester bay and has
one into commission.