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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-03-26

PoRTsMoUTH-The city government has
elected city officers as follows City tieas-
urer, G. H. Clough city physician, f. s.
Towle street commissioner, Rienzi Ridge
city solicitor, John W. Kelley superintend-
ent fire alarm, W. 1. Trafton; keeper city,
farm, j. W. Shannon health officers. f. B.
Prime, L. Pope, Jr., F. s. Towle; chief en-
w. L. Howard postmaster in Fair Haven,
has been arraigned in Rutland before the
United States commissioner, on the charge
of embezzlement of government funds. How
ard was held on two counts, under $500
bail, to appear before the May term Of the
United States district court in Windsor. A
brother of Howard furnished bail. 1t is
claimed that Howard misappropriated $162
The slate business in western Vermont has
been very brisk of late. A train of 40 cars,
drawn by two locomotives, left Poultney
station one day recently loaded with slate
for the western market.
The maple sugar season seems to have ar
rived and many Of the farmers in the neigh
boring towns have already tapped their
trees. One Lincoln man has tapped 1900
traea and another 1900
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-03-26

PLYMOUTH - George Moore Russell has
successfully passed the examination for
West Point, and will report there June Is.
He is the son of Maj. Frank w. Russell who
graduated from West Point in the class of
1868. j ohm H. Mudgett is dead of paraly-
sis. He was born in Holderness 6S years
ago, and has lived in the town twenty-eight
years. He has been a lifelong Republican,
an active member of the Methodist church.
and he has represented that town in the
Legislature one term. At the time of his
death, he was treasurer of the Plymouth
Electric Light company. A wife and two
daughters survive him.
The indicator., 1897-03-27

STRANGE what force wealth lends to
ones opinions. While yet beggarly
carpenter out OF job, with no compan-
ionship but that of hired burro, and
no earthly possession but the scanty
outfit Of a prospector, the now famous
Millionaire Stratton wended his way
into the Cripple Creek gold camp, a
tramp would have laughed at his opin-
ion on mining, and it was not until he
accidently stumbled onto the Independ
ence which has made him multi
millionaire that any prospector would
have given him penny for his thought
But now things have changed. 1t mat
ters not that Stratton is an accident
it matters not that, heart sick and un-
schooled in the miners craft he was on
several occasions about to give up in
dispair; his accidental fortune has made
him now man, and large mining syn
dicatss and men OF wealth and infiu-
ence eagerly catch at any hint which
he may let drop, and his opinions are
sought for far and wide. Although
there are hundreds Of poor prospectors
in Cripple today who are better posted
than Stratton, they are pushed aside
and the accidental rich man 10 sought
out. He will be 4 fortunate man il all
the attention bestowed upon him doef
not turn his head, and perhaps still more
fortunate will be those thoughtlssa
people who consult him II they do moi
take his advice.
The indicator., 1897-03-27

THE Individual, Rev. A. NJ. Darley's
pepper, would have morality by injunc-
ton in this city. In other words what
the ministers and the church influence
generally fails to bring about by moral
suasion he would have enforced by law.
The Individual is about half way cor
rect in it's theory, but it is unjust when
it lays all the blame to Mayor King and
the city council. There would be more
reforms if there were more reformers
among the citizens OF the community.
How many delegations have waited on
the mayor and the council and asked
them to lessen the liquor traffic, to close
the gambling rooms and to discontinue
the licensing of prostitution How
many letters have been written them to
this same effect, and how many personal
protests have been made along the
same line by the good citizens OF the
town? The only way to bring about
public reforms is for the public to take
a strong hand in what it wants, and this
it often fails to do as in the case under
discussion. The Rev. Mr.. barley means
we'll but it seems to us as il he is be-
ginning at the wrong end.
The indicator., 1897-03-27
Why Treasurer Funk Should Be
Reelected.

The best interests of the city demand
the re- election OF G. l.. Funk to the of.
flee of the treasursry. 1t is no idle talk
to say that there are very few men who
could or would so carefully and faith
fully carry out the duties OF the office
as has the present incumbent, and there
are fewer still who have the ability to do
80. Certain it is that the books are in
better condition than when he took
them in charge, and the smallest detail
is as carefully posted as the most i'm
portant transaction. Every person who
has business in tho treasursr's office has
found that his case has been disposed of
accurately and promptly and courteous
ly, all OF which is to be considered.
There is no reason except it be polit-
ical one why every voter should not
support Chris Funk, and the political
reason lacks force because of the entire
absence OF offensive partisanship which
one finds in that office.
The indicator., 1897-03-27

Ho, for the Red River country! Such
is now the cry among prospectors, and
off for the Red River country many Of
them go. Some enhancing stories OF
marvellous finds OF gold and silver have
found their way from those diggings and
as there are thousands of men all over
Colorado who are casting about to find
promising locality in which to try
their luck, the stories find favor with
them. The district is over the southern
line OF the state in New Mexico, but
that makes no difference with the gold
hunters. They draw the line at no
state boundaries but go where tho leads
seem to be the freshest. Cripple Creek
is now All old established camp, and
new fields must be discovered. The
Bsulah and the Carriso districts will al
so receive their share OF attention, as
will also tho vicinity OF Silver Cliff since
there are prospects OF the wonderful
Bassick being opened up. This is going
to be great year for prospecting and
wonderful things will happen.
The indicator., 1897-03-27

Ir will not be year until the consen-
sus OF public opinion will be that Colo
RADIO has a corner on prosperity. The
unbounded natural resources OF the
state are being taken advantage OF by
her citizens, the brightest, the most
buoyant and the best hust!srs in the
union. Colorado needs no special legis
lation in the way of protection, No
peanut-headed statesmen need to jim
around for national favors of any kind.
This proud commonwealth has the re-
sources and the men and women to take
advantage OF them, and the silvcry lin
ing of the clouds is already visable.
From now on the march OF progress will
be rapid and permanent no matter
what becomes of the other states. Just
keep your best optic on Colorado.
The indicator., 1897-03-27
RED RIVER OR BUST

Now is the time to get in on the
ground floor, and the way to get
there is of course by the shortest
quickest and cheapest route The
Gulf road has arranged to run five
(5) stages from Vasquez, New Mex.
leo, a point below Trinidad, to Red
River City, distance of 40 miles
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Train leaves at 3:05 p. m. For more
complete Information call on the
Gulf agent, 233 North Union avenue
P. S.-There are no lay-overs on
this stage line.
The indicator., 1897-03-27
Moulders Strike.

The mouldsrs at the steel works t.
the number of nine went out on
strike Tuesday evening because Of thu
10 percent reduction made in theil
wages the first OF the month. The men
daclare the cut unjust, as they ART
now receiving only s275 per day, while
the moulders at Lannon's Foundry are
getting $500, and in Denver they ge
1925 per day. The 10 per cent cut
would reduce the wages OF tho steel
works moulders to S2.471a per day
Most OF the strikers are union men, and
they will be paid $500 per week each by
the national union while out. Hence
they MAINTAIN that they will be able tc
stay out for an indefinite lsngth OF
time.
The indicator., 1897-03-27
POLITICAL CHAT.
A Few Observations, and Items of
Interest Gathered Here and
There Regarding the Spring
Election.

Denver has 13 tickets in the field,
which affords another instance where l3
is an unlucky number to most people.
w. B. Slife has made splendid aud
itor and is highly deserving of another
term. His many friends are bound to
see him his own successor,
The present administration is getting
the city out of debt This proceeding
should be marked exhibit "a" and kept
before the attention OF the democrats.
For accuracy as a surveyor Il. w,
Hathaway has no superior anywhere,
and this town demands the services OF
Just such man to keep it cut of tan
gle. His ability and painstaking work
will be recognized at the polls.
Tho reduction of tho floating indsbt-
edness Of the city is Mayor Kings
trump card and it is going to win. Lay.
ing everything else aside he can afford
to make the race for re election on this
one argument. Pueblo is now the envy
OF all the other towns.
The democrats are fighting their bat
tie at long range. They are pouring
broadsides into the ranks OF their op-
ponents through the columns of the
Denver News. and the local public il
anxious to know il this is not one of the
brilliant movements Of their central
chairman.
The colored people are having a red
hot time OF it. A promise Of a colorsd
fire department made by the knowing
democrats has led some of them astray
and they are disposed to bolt everything
that would seem to stand in their way
Of getting 1t. Many Of them, however
begin to think that political promises
are not to bs implicitly relied upon
and arc getting back into line.
G. H. Quackenbush has been in ths
city council lsng enough to know ths
ropes and have his influence with tbs
board Of aldermen. He IL candidate
for reelection, and il successful will
use his best sndsavors to secure hsttsI
streets and . sewerage system for Bees
snsr. Thsss thinss The psopls up II
tAis ed q town wsat and tAsss thing
The indicator., 1897-03-27

HENRY BARKLEG-Is the man
from the Fifth, an old soldier, and,
as representative of the old vets
he has their hearty endorsement.
This is his first time to run for office
and If elected will be a faithful Of
fetal.
FRANK REAM-The genial NOM
inee from the Sixth is the we'll
known proprietor of the confection-
cry and fruit stand on south Union.
lie has reputation for honesty and
uprightness and has always been a
good hustler for his friends in pol
itlcs, though never before running
for office himself.
C. F. COLNIN-Now alderman
from the seventh, has been closely
identified with the economic meas
ures of the council and is pledged to
a continuation of the same. He is
good citizen. He has charge of the
Union depot baggage room and has
the confidence of his employers.
c. H. QUACKENBUSH-Has rep
resented the big Eighth the last
two years in the city council and
has given good account of himself.
He pays the same close attention to
his official duties that he does to his
grocery business and has made a
success of both. He was renomi-
mated without opposition which, in
Itself, Is very complimentary
thing.
The indicator., 1897-03-27

miles, while that OF Colorado is l0I 900
square miles. The population Of Greece
is in round numbers 2,20000O while Col
orado has perhaps a little more than
100000. The density OF population in
Greece is Ss to the square mile while in
Colorado it is less than b. One half the
people OF historic Greece are engaged in
farming and hearding tlocks of cattle
and sheep, and with the exception OF
10000 the Greeks are all of the Christ
ian faith, remarkably progressive and
intelligent, and as the British cartoonist
puts it, are defending the rest of Europe
from the barbarous Turks.
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they will have if Mr.. Quackenbush gets

The fusion ticket seems to be tor
heavy and anxious democratic and pop
ulist politicians are lying awake OF
nights to devise some scheme to keep
the thing from tumbling over. 1t is all
Crman, Orman, Orman and nothing but
a chorus OF Orman with them. They
don't seem to expect him to Gerry the
rest OF the ticket through along with
himself, but to elect him the polite
ians would evidently sacrifice the re-
mainder of the push. But il by sons
hocus pocus deal the democratic chief
should be elected mayor he would find
himself in a hotter box than Doctor
King was two years ago when he settled
himself down in the Tayoralty chair.
1t would be job of hsrculean pro-
portions to try to convince the public
that it would be wise policy to take
the legal affairs OF the city out Of the
hands OF the present city attorney, f. E.
Hubbell, and place them in the hands
OF the democratic nominee for the same
position. The taxpayers have faith in
Mr.. Hubbell's ability to successfully
prosecute the claims of the city and to
defend it from all unjust suits. The
success in engineering the legal affairs
OF the city through dangerous crisis
has made him very popular among all
classes and they are not quick to forget
his services. A good attorney can save
tens OF thousands OF dollars Of the tax
payers money, and as Mr.. Hubbell has
ability to save, he is Just the man for
the place. Politics cut but little figure
when plain business proposition is at
stake.
A rousing meeting OF republicans was
held at the Bsssemer City hall last
Monday night at which entertaining
speeches were made by j. j. Sailes, G.
w. Collins, j. II. H. Low, E. E. Hub
bell, Mayor King and Mrs. Rodgers
The Bessemer Glee Club furnished the
songs for the occasion. All the speech.
es were made along the line of negro
fealty to the republican party. Their
loyalty was expected as matter OF
course, though the colorsd folks had q
moral and legal right to do as they
pleased with their votes. The audiance
was made up largely Of colored peopls
and tho remarks of the speakers met
with unmistakable approval. Meet
ings Of the kind hold the wavsring in
check and make votes for the rspub.
lican candidates. Next week will wit.
ness couple Of similar rallies at tbs
same place.
The indicator., 1897-03-27

I tuelT votes auu tntlr lnIlutuCe.
f. w. HATHAWAN-Has made
civil engineering his profession
from boyhood, and his work in that
capa 'ity as present engineer of the
city shows that he thoroughly un-
derstands his business His duties
have been SO arduous and partic-
ular that the best interests of the
city demanded that no change be
made in his Office at least for a time
until the work he has mapped out
and is now engaged in have been
completed, and so lie was re-nom-
mated.
w. r. FAlRFAN-Candidate for
reelection from the First ward is
one fthe up-to-date business men
of the town. He is chairman of the
finance committo of the city coun-
ell, and is giving general satisfact-
ion. He was ge-nominated by ac-
cIamation and is backed up by a
strong sentiment in his ward,
BEN DONAHUE- Who is now
the alderman from the Second is a
member of the grocery firm of DON
ahue Il Co, and is regarded as one
of the most successful business men
of the town. He has the qualities
OF true western hustler and is pop
ular everywhere. The people of his
ward have been properly represent
ed in the council by him and they
appreciate his services.
+. p. LANNON-The head of the
Lannon Bros. foundry, one of tho
most successful institutions in
southern Colorado. served as mem
Der of the council from 1894 to 1896,
and made a splendid record for in
tegrity and ability. The third ward
will return him with little opposi-
ton as he is the very man the peo-
pie want for the place.
! c. A. SPENCER Was renom-
/ mated from the Fourth without op
position because the taxpayers of
that ward recognized that in him
they have a champion of economy,
and they do not care to experiment
by making change. He is now
the stationary engineer at the street
Railway Co.'S power house.
The indicator., 1897-03-27
THE REPUBLICAN NOMINEES
A few Words About Each of the Men
Who viii Represent the City
for the Next Two Years.

A. II. klNG-Nominee for mayor
is the present incumbent in that off
ice and is running on his record fol
reelection. He was elected two
years ago on fusion ticket of the
citizens and populists, his success be-
ing attributable to the platform on
which he ran pledging its candidates
to the strictest economy in the ad
ministratiou of municipal ala irs.
How well Mayor King carried out
this part of the pledge can ne cen
in the enormous reduction of 5000. GOO
of the floating Indebtedness of the
city.
90. McNEIL-The nominee for
city clerk has been n resident of the
city for nine years. He is book
keeper by profession, and cood
one, a fact which, taken with his
well known clerical ability makes
him a peculiarly available man for
the office to which he aspires. He
is man of upright character aud
has the respect of all good citizens
regardless of party affiliations,
c. l.. NK-Familiarly called
"Chris" is now serving his first term
as city treasurer, and by his ability,
close attention to business and the
general courtesy which he HIS
shown to all alike who have deal
ings with his office, he has CON
WINGED the public at large that he is
the right man for the place and de-
serves reelection. He has held
many responsible positions as book
keeper in the city and has always
discharged his duties in manner
to win for himself the high appreci-
alton and good will of his employ
erS.
f. E. HUBBELL-Pres city
attorney and candidate for re-elect-
ion, combines distinguished legal
attainments with rare executive
ability, and the success that has fol-
lowed his efforts in behalf of the
welfare of the city has been nat
ural result. Although fair and just
to all, he is a terror to those who
make false claims against the city
and has the confidence and esteem
of the taxpayers.
w. B. SLIFE-Was elected audit.
or two years ago and has tlled the
ONCE to the satisfaction of every
body. Not a word can be said
against his official conduct and he
is entitled to q second term. AL
ways obliging and thoroughly post.
cd on the affairs which concern hi.
Office he is just the man for the
place, aAd he has many friends out.
The indicator., 1897-03-27

TIE state senate is what Uncle Josh
Whitcomb would call lulu. That
learned and dignifisd body passed a bill
establishing an examiner Of esteopathy,
and not member could tell for the life
Of him what ostsopathy is. They couldn't
find the stunning word in the diction.
ary and nobody seemed able to give
them any information on the subject
They don't know whether it relates to
the fish hatcheriss or whether it relates
to some new order OF cranks, and &C
they are in dilemma. But the office
Of state examiner Of ostsopathy will be
created with salary attached and &c
the main thing will be gained at any
rate. The fellow who gets the job car
discover his duties at leisure.
The indicator., 1897-03-27
Stands at the Head.

Aug j. Bogel, the leading druggist of
Shreveport, La, says: "Dr. Kings New
Discovery is the only thing that cures
my cough, and it lis the best seller l
have" j. +. Campbell, merchant OF
Stafford, Ariz., writes: "Dr. Kings New
Discovery is all that is claimed for it; it
never fails, and is 4 sure cure for Con-
sumption, Coughs and Colds. / cannot
say enough for it's merits" DIR. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs, and Colds is not an experiment.
1t has been tried for quarter Of a con-
tury, and to-day it stands at the head
1t never disappoints. Fres trial b, ttlsa
at Swartz's drug store.
The indicator., 1897-03-27

PUEBLO is making name and fame
for itself all over the west. The fact
that the floating debt of the city has
been almost wiped out, and that an ad-
ministration has been in the saddle that
and the best interests OF the city at
heart, has had the effect of winning the
confidence of all. and Pueblo's future is
the talk everywhere. With continu
ation OF another term OF the present
municipal government Pueblo will
hold still prouder position among her
sister states.
The indicator., 1897-03-27
R. A. CROSSMAN,
Three Glasses of Trains Depart Daily
From Pueblo Union Station, viz:
Fast! Faster!! Fastest!!!

Fast! Faster!! FaStest!!!
The Rio Grande belongs in last named
class, as no other line attempts to equal
our 8 hours and 30 minute service be-
tween P6eblo and Denver, and our CT
minute service, Pueblo to Colorado
Springs. Our north bound flyers depart
iaily at 2:25, 3:4O, 600 and $40 a. m.
and 1:l0 and 5:35 p. m. The regular
rate to Denver is 1915, to Colorado
Springs s1.5O, and commencing May Is
our summer excursion rates take effect
On Saturdays and Sundays specially
low rates to Colorado Springs, Palmer
Lake, Canon City, etc. Call at Grand
Union ticket Office for particulars.
N. B.-That s5-pound Bessemer steel
rail is the milk in the cocoanut and
makes our fast time possible. Try it.
P. ST. passengers in purchasing
tickets at Union depot will kindly ask
agent at what hour the several trains
over all lines arrive in Denver it will
probably save annoyance to passengers
and perchancs profanity. In great
many cases tho first shall be last and
ast first in arriving at destinations.
Ninety per cent. Of our Pueblo people
all for Rio Grande tickets.
The indicator., 1897-03-27

Frrz says he has retired from tho
fistic ring and under no circumstances
can he be induced to try conclusions
with Corbstt again. Well, it is no sur
prise that he intends to keep out Of the
way OF Gentleman Jim, but it
is question il he is not at his old
tricks again before another twelve
months. Wait until he goes broke and
the temptation Of going after purse
will be too great to be resisted.
The indicator., 1897-03-27
Will Soon Start up the smslter

Tho Carriso Smelling Company have
not succssdod in getting run on their
smelter yet. The clay lining first put
in let the blast and heat escape too
literally, and an attempted run result
cd in "frssze up" 1t will b. lined
with fire brick and in working order In
side Of ten days. ]. F. Harrison and
e. M. Whitaker returned from The
camp Tuesday, and report work eoias
|eas-assiagnsld (Cola) nssalA
The indicator., 1897-03-27
There's Trouble In tho Democ ratio
Camp.

We rejoice nightly to hear the trum-
pet which sounded new life to local
Democracy; but alas! the same blast
has stirred up a herd OF chronics who
have been sleeping peacefully while
there was no picking to be had. And
they seem to get mad at the energetic
fellows for disturbing their sumbers.-
The Post
The indicator., 1897-03-27
Pueblo speculators who keep posted

PUEBLO spectators who keep posted
say, "buy real estate; buy it now and
hang on to it; it will bring you big re-
turns before long" And now it seems
that Denverites have taken up the same
cry, and they are really expecting a
small sized boom to strike that town
A sort OF building boom is already on
The building boom is usually the fore
runner Of lively times.
The indicator., 1897-03-27
Long Line of Moonshiners

The mountains of Colorado and Wy,
oming shelter not only dozens but hun
dreds of moonshiners. This statement
is qualified by an Investigation of the
internal revenue office. The officers
have been quietly at work and have
spotted" stills from the northern state
Mail
The indicator., 1897-03-27

The man who knew all along before
the big fight that FitZsimmons would
lick, but modestly refrained from tell.
ing the public so, knows now which OF
the two, King or Orman will be elected
mayor. but the same unobtruslvenessrs
strains him from announcing himself
He will be around after the election is
over with and then we shall know all
about it. Forethought is gift, but
modesty is rare, bewitching charm.
The indicator., 1897-03-27
PlacardS for Sale.

Cards bearing the following inscrip-
tions can be had at the INDICATOR Of
fee:
For sale, for rent, rooms for rent, un-
furnished rooms for rsnt boarding.
dressmakina, etc. They are printed in
large plain lsttses On good card board.
The indicator., 1897-03-27

The dashing courage OF venturesome
Americans in the Cuban army inspire
the sluggish patriots to action, and
Yankee ingenuity in war instil into their
bosoms feeling of wonderment and re-
spect amounting almost to reverence.
The American soldier is big man in
the Cuban ranks