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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-28

LEICESTER. Mass. May 25-Ernest Bar
nard CheIoweth, aged 81 years, son of the
late Bernard Peel Chenoweth. formerly
United States consul at Canton. China. has
Just died Mr.. ChtnOweth was n graduate
in the class of s.. He was engaged in news
paper work in New York after his cradua-
tiOn till two years ago when he went to
Boston to assume charge Of the Saturday
Evening Gazette. Ill health compelled him
to retire from that position last March. Mr..
ChenOweth' ; father died a very young man
in China, where the boyhood of the son was
passed. MIR. Chenoweth's school life began
at Chauncy Hall school, Boston. he en-
tered Harvard college with the class of 1888.
Upon completing his college course. He
went to New York to take up the profession
of journalism. Before the close of three
years he had been made night city editor
upon the staff of one OF New York's daily
newspapers. In December. 1895, he re-
turned to Boston to assume the edtorship
OF the Boston Saturday Evening Gazette.
which his hrother-in-iaw. son of the late
John VI. Way. controls. Mr.. Way also con-
trolled the scandalouS nasty. so-called "sil-
yer organ" started as a daily last fall and
which died when four or five days old. Mr..
Chenoweth. much against his will. was ed
itor OF this. He was OF gentlemanly instincts.
refined, of handsome presence. and if health
had permitted, would have achieved a bril-
liant future. Mr.. Chenoweth's : widow is the
only daughter of the late John ". Way. A
three-year-old daughter also survives.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-28
The Charles Like the Thames.

BOSTON, Mass. May 25- On June II. Bos-
ton will once more invite comparison with
England, for on that date the final step of
making the Charles river like the Thames
will have been completed and omnibus boats
will be running between Boston. Cambridge.
Brighton and Allston. The company in
charge will follow the same system as the
for all distances, and it will cost only
10 cents to go the whole route OF
six miles on the Charles river basin or from
the North End Park to the Marine park An
option has been secured on several acres on
the Charles river bank, adjoining the Har-
ward bridge, and it is the purpose to put up
a great concert garden, where high class,
popular music similar to that Of the promen-
ade concerts at Music hall will be given,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-28

One of the most impressive and Pc
culiar sights presented to the eyes of
a traveller in Japan is that of the wood
en- sandals worn by 3j, 900. 600 people
These sandals have a separate COM
partment for the great toe and make
clinking noise on the street. Straw
slippers are also worn, and traveller
starting out on a Journey will strap
supply of them on his back, that he
may put on a new pair when the old is
worn out. They cost but cent and a
half pair. They are rights and lefts
and leave the foot free to the air. We
never see these deformities of the foot
in Japan which are so frequent in this
country. They are never worn in the
house, but left outside the door.
Passing down a street you may see
long rows of them at the door, old and
new, large and small
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-28

BY his recent successful trip in an airshjp
at the Nashville exposition. Professor
A. W. Barnard Of Nashville. Tenn. has
drawn 10 himself the attention OF scientific
men all over the world. The ship. one OF
his own construction. has an air chamber
shaped like a cigar and is IS feet long by
Is IN diameter II is made of silk and cot
ton and filled with hydrogen gas. This
chamber is confined in a network OF small
rope. which holds a metallic framework and
aeropianes underneath. The seat is made
on the order of bicycle frame, and from
this tn. operator controls the wings or
arr0pluue-, ON either side. Professor Bar
nard does not claim all of the credit for the
inyeutI"n, H. he Is using. boy permiSsi N.
several features employed by other eNp"r-
meuters m aerouautlns barnard j. u native
of Massachusetts and Is - years old. Since
his 23rd year he has been engaged in gym
nasium work for the Nashville \. ". C.. 4.
He is a noted athlete as well Is q mechanical
genius.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-28

Says the San Francisco Argonaut:
On the arrival of the last two steamers
from the Hawaiian Islands, we observe
that the customs inspectors have de-
stroyed all the leis, or flower wreaths.
which tourists are in the habit of
bringing here 1t is an excellent idea.
The plants from the islands are infest-
ed with the red wax scale, an insect
pest which IS much to be apprehended
particularly in a State like this, de-
voted to horticulture. The sentimen-
tai ideas of travellers may be inter
ferred with by destroying these flower
wreaths, which are presented to them
by their friends when they sail from
Honolulu; but the horticultural inter
ests of the State are of more import
ance than travellers sentiment. 1t be-
hooves the United States authorities
to be careful concerning the admission
of the fauna and flora Of other coun-
tries to our ports. When man begins
to interfere with nature, he sometimes
plays havoc. Five or six years ago
travelling Floridian brought home from
Central America pretty water plant
Its growth in its new environment was
simply marvellous, and in the last two
wears the authorities have had to spend
thousands of dollars in cutting it away
from the rivers, where it had made
navigation impossible. The sentimen-
tai English colonist who, thinking of
the bunnies of his childhood's home,
imported few rabbits into Australia,
little thought that in the course of less
than generation they would increase
to millions and almost destroy the use
full vegetation of vast country. So
with the mongoose that has been
brought into this port several times,
but, we are glad to say, has always
been destroyed by the customs au-
thorities. Its importation into the
West Indies was failure. There,
after it had killed the tield-rats which
preyed upon the sugar-cane, it turned
its attention to other and useful ami
mails, and finally began destroying all
the domestic poultry.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-28
FORCED OUT.
Benevolent Fraternity of Churches
Refuses Help Bitter Feelings.

BOSTON Mass. May . some years ago
there was a union Of the Church of The Unity
here Rev. AIinot J. Savage church AMI the
New South, small struggling society. The
Rev. NJ JaSayaGa had "A call t. New York.
aud his atceptauca really hinged on whether
or not the society could raise
money to build another meeting hou>" ia
a different locality To which the
society should remove. The effort faiioi
and Rev Mr.. Savage went to New York the
congregation he had gathered in Boston,
rapidly disintesratuc. Later Rev. Leslie
w. Sprague was installed AZ pastor and his
wife. Lila Frost Spra-ua. a. assistant.
week ago the Benevolent FraternjtJ OF
Churches met and practically refused fur
ther help and sold the two meeting
houses 10 the Jews. Oa sunday Rev.
Mr.. Sprague. stating t-is action aul
that it was impossible To gather concreca-
ton which could build for and support it
self resigned. his wife : resignation of coUrs"
accompanying There Is much bitter feeling
and We're some bitter remarks by parish
toner's against the Benevolent fraternity Of
Churches which it is understood, wants ail
the money it can raise for school and educa-
tiouaI work. believing this the more etlica-
COus way Of teaching.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-28
COLONEL THOMAS BONDSMEN
Why Crane Is One Strengthening
Political Fences.

BOSTON, Mas. May 25- Colonel Henry
A. Thomas, the newly appointed postmaster
Of Boston has spent the last week In pre-
pairing his bond OF $3.50 900. the following
gentleman. all Of Massachusetts, becoming
securities Lieutenant Governor ". Murray
Crane. James Phillips. Jr.. Of Fitchburg.
Colonel Peter Corr Of Taunton, +. Frank
Lewis of Lawrence. 4. Shuman and Caleb
Chase of this city. Colonel Corr has been for
a long time a warm friend ot Colonel Thomas,
both Of them were active in the Greeuhal-e
movement. which made so many friendships
four or five years ago. F., Frank Lewis is
a wealthy manufacturer Of Lawrence. MrSSr~.
Shuman and Chase are we'll Known mCr-
chants Of Boston, Many people will bee sur
prsed 10 learn that the lieutenant governor
and Mr.. Phillips have signed Col. Thomas
bond as in the recent contest for the Re-
publican nomination for the lieutenant
covernorship the sympathies Of toLThomas
were with Col. Samuel f. Winsiow Of
Worcester and against Mr.. Crane. The poll
iticans about town say. however, that
an agreement Is back Of the affair. Col.
Thomas. it Is well known, is favor
ably disposed toward Attorney Genera.
knowlton a. the Republican candidate t2
succeed Governor Woi'ott. The lieutenant
governor. they say Is rapidly making up his
mind that he may want To be governor hiw-
self. For the sake Of placing Colonel Thomas
in position where he cannot use whatever
influence he possesses for AIr. hu0Wton the
lieutenant governor has become one OF th"
new postma~ters honismcn. Now that
Colonel Thomas has secured names, which
II is assumed viii satisfy the national govern
meEt. he will make arrangements to assume
his new duties on Jun" /.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-28
The LABOR WORLD.

Vexico contains 100 cotton mills.
Chicago has l6O0 union plumbers.
London contains 1900 cab drivers.
America has 1900 600 cotton spindles.
Denver JColl plasterers get s2.50 day.
Iowa uniOnists will hold State conven-
tion.
New York carpenters get $3.50 for eight
hour.
Pittsburg hasn't an Idle union pattern
maker.
The order Of Railway Conductors claims
q coo members.
Denver will make improvements that will
employ 1000 i1en-
IronmolIers will not hold a national con-
yeution this year.
Chicago structural iron workers get forty
five cents an hour. -
/ new Colorado law prohibits blacklist
In: and boyc0tting.
Leeds England wooden operatives get
from 50 TO IS week.
Bricklayer7 talk Of national home for
their aged and infrm.
New York Union walters may establish
home for disabled walters.
Minneapolis stonecuttors work nine
hours; thirty cents an hours.
New York bricklayers Iaborers won
strike for S2.4O and eight hours.
The International CiGarmakers' Union is
maintaining lobby Of three men in Wash
ington.
Milwaukee hod-carriers struck for
twenty-five cents an hour and accepted
twenty.
In Germany wooden weavers are hereaf-
1F
heretofore.
= Milwaukees chief breweries have abol-
ished machinery and will employ only
union cOOpers.
Since May /, 1896. Typographical Union
No. New York; has paid out S26,O 900 in
relief purposes.
Mnwaukea shoe dealers will cooperate
with bootblacks in the crusade against free
shines in department stores.
The United states Court at Cleveland has
ordered striking unionists to not even
speak to those who have taken their jobs.
The Breklaycrs' and Masons' Interna-
tional Union has IS 900 members in 325 locals
and nearly s1000,OO in the combined
treasures.
Some Hartford Comm merchants havo
entered into an agreement with the Central
Labor Union By which union goods exclu-
sively will be handled, and the union will
receive three per cent. Of the money spent
with these merchants by unionists.
The total number OF railroad employees in
the United States is about 500 900, and the
total expenditures for wages is put at
s72J 900 600 annually. At an average of
five to q family, there are over 100000
people in this country directly dependent
on railroads.
The Commissioner Of the Public Works
Deuartment OF Brooklyn and the chief en-
gineer OF the Water supply Department
notified pump company that hereafter it
would have to pay the union rate on all
city WORK Machinists must be paid 1926
for eight hours.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-28
THEY LOVE THEIR RELATIVES
Discovery of Plunder - Suspects
Threats Cause COmmotion.

ALFRED, Ne, May 25-Mrs. Jacob Wis
sell of this town was once Mrs. Fred Noble,
and Mr.. Noble said she wasn't "his'n' alone
and left her. Mr.. Wissell says she hasn't
been true as the stars above to him. She
has been keeping company with one William
Merchant, a good many years her junior
and a man who has done time ami recent
ty left town. Then Mr.. Wissell found bur
glars tools, and about $1,000 Of iewelry
and slverware stolen from the neighborins
authorities. Merchant has been seen
around recently aud says il he is in
dcted he will give people something to
talk about. In consequence Of this threat
several married ladi IS. heretofore considered
respectable. are developing strong affection
for dear relatives in other states Merchant
is of prepossessing appearance. The where
abouts Of Mrs WiSsell Is not known. 1t is
not believed she ssole the plumber but that
she knows who did steal it.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-28
FIR. KNEIPPE DEAD.
Theory Endured, Then Pitied, Then
Embraced.

PARIS, France. May 25-Fr. Kneippe, we'll
known throughout the world through his
water cure. is dead. He lived in little
village in Bavaria called Wooricchotfon and
would have lived and died unknown to the
world at large had he not become the apostle
of water cure. His treatment of disease
consisted in packing and cold water appli-
cations. All shower baths and surface fric-
tion and the use of towels were forbidden.
the patient being required to remain in
state Of chronic dampness. The German
doctors, who began by ridiculins
the priests efforts. ended by certi-
flying that the priest was a natural
physician. and that his system was worthy
the attention OF scientifically educated
physicians. Aftera time the Bayarian village
became a place Of pilgrimage for inyalids,
and during the summerof lS94-5 10000 were
registered there. Father kneippe became
the most sought for OF its citizens, and it is
said he was summoned to Rome to treat the
Pope. The system became popular in Eng
land and France. and there are many per-
sons in America who had faith and sought to
be benefited by its adoption.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-28
TO DANISH EAST WIND.
Hammond's Big Idea - Company
Organizing.

MELROSE. Mass. May 25-F. s. Ham
moud Of this place. Il lumbec drummer. borG
in Winter Hin. Maine, 35 years ago. i, try
iuS To- organize a company with capital Of
800 300, ,0)0 - build a tam across the straits
Of Belle Isle. to divert the frozen cur
rent from the north away from the coasts Of
Nova Scotia and New England. This would
chang" the whole climate. Hammond :
father is Il civil engineer and endorses the
plan. The straits of Belle Isle are uut three
miles wide a. the uarroTesr point and 800
feet deep. The dam would form highway
for railroads. Both shores are almost solid
granite, and the Hammond plan is to quarry
the granite, take it out Oh the ice and dump
it overheard. Thus the dam could be buill
in a single winter. The plan includes a
railroad to st. John Newfoundland
whittier passengers for Europe could 20
to take the steamer. thus shorten
ing the time for the trip to less
than four DAYS. The coast above Anticost
island for many hundred miles is virgin
country, rjcn III timber and minerals, and it
can never be made to turn profit to man
SO long as the ice king holds sway there 1t
is said that the difference between the idea
and tn, consummation is that one is a big
dam and the other dam big.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-28

Dorothy Drew has had lunch with the
queen. and she is therefore a more popular
little lady than ever in England. Dorothy
i, now seven years OF age and is the pride
and JOY Of the Gladstone household. She is
a granddaughter Of the Grand old Man and
the daughter OF Rev. Harry Drew and Mary
Gladstone Drew. Mr.. Drew is the war Ten
of St Deniole'- at Hawdrden. and his daugl
ter is recognized by the populace Is the loat
mistress Of Hawarden castle. Dorothy has
been allowed to grow up like a wild rose.
She runs about hergrandfather's grounds in
bare feet, even in pretty sharp weather. and
the result is that her foot form is perfect.
The Queen was anxious to sea the child who
has played SO prominent a part in the do
nestle life Of the great statesman. and the
eX-premier and his wife were delighted when
they received Yctoria's invitation that Dor
othy should visit Windsor Castle as a spe-
cial guest. Princess Louise accompanied
her from London to Windsor.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-28
The American Agriculturist

The American Agriculturist says; A
new opening for young men will be
created if the domestic sugar industry
develops as it now seems likely. One
great obstacle to this development is
the scarcity of sugar factory experts.
Fortunately, however, there is in this
country school magnifcently
equipped with men and apparatus to
educate young men as sugar experts.
1t is already evident that the sugar
school of Louisiana State University
at Baton Rouge will be we'll filled the
coming fall
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-28
TWO THRIFTY ACTORS.
Unostentatious, but Left . Good
Bank Roll.

BOSTON. Mass, May 25-Almost the last
OF the / i-time actors and theatrical mana
gers. was Wyzeman Marshall who die last
winter Until his short and fatal lin 'ss
his stalwart form and venerable face
with its Edwin Forrest-like tuft Of hair on
the neither lip was a daily sight on our
streets. 1t was known that he was in
comfortable circumstances, although like
all theatrical managers he had made
both profitable and Improbable ven
lures 1t is now found that he
left an estate of S12O,O9O over $50, 900 of
which is in money, the residue in real es-
tate In this connection he was like the
late actor. William Warren the latter Of
whom was. however, a bachelor and was
never a mana ger-who lived easily AMI uu-
ostentatioUsly and leitsomething over 500
600
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-28

LONDON. Eng. May 2j-Charlcs Fisher.
the notorious forger who is wanted for rob
bing mail boxes by the United States author
tiles. who offered SO for his capture, and
by the Cinctun1ti. Ohio, police. has been c1p-
tured here. He escaped from prison in Gin
cinnati while awaiting trial in November,
1895 Fisher was arr sted in London for
shop breaking. aud gave the name Edward
Simpson. He was the head of a gang hat
went alt over the country rObbing letter
boxes by means OF duplicate keys. The
police say that Fisher and his gang got more
than 100000 by stealing money and checks
from mail boxes alone.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-28

ATHENS, Greece. Nav 2j-The Greek
minister for foreign affairs. NJ. Skouloudis.
in conversation with the foreign ENJOYS has
declared that Greece will pay no indemnity
to Turkey nor agree to a rectllicatun Of the
frontier. The Greeks insist that if an in
demnity is imposed upon them there will be-
a general collapse and serious internal
troubles will occur. They estimate the
damage done 10 ThesSaly at - 600. 900
drachmas and they say another 10000 600
drachmas will be needed To- supply the
peasants with food and tools Moreover,
they add, the revenue will be greatly re-
duced. owing to the immense damage u
cultivation throughout the country. due to
the absence Of thousands Of workers. This
years Budget will probably leave a deficit
Of 60 900. 900 drachmas.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-28

TACOMA, Washington, May PA robber
mounted an electric eur here filed with
passengers, ordere the mOtOrman to the
rear and the passengers to hold up their
began to ''SO through them. Then Super
intendent Dame Of the consolidated electric
lines who happened to be on the car shot
the robber dead incidentally shooting one Of
the passengers in the leg and himself receiv-
ing bullet in the arm in the fusiIllIc. Su-
perintenden: Da ne is a graduate Of the In
stitute Of Technology Of Boston Mass.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-28

The verdict of 100 leading German
professors, in the Revue des Deux
Mondes, ON the admission of women
to university education, is distinctly
adverse. The professors of history al
most unanimously declare that the
study of history requires qualities
which no woman can possess.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-28

BURRILLVILLE, II. l., May 25-There
is a large sized "serap" here as to the last
resting place Of the murdered Reynolds
family. The bodies have been in tomb.
Certain relatives want to have the bodies
rest in an Old family hurying ground at
Acotes Hill, in Chepachet,and certain others
wish them placed in a more modern place Of
burial where perpetual care of the grounds
can be assured An appeal has been made
to the courts
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-28
/ Fatal VOYAGE.

AUGUSTA Ne, May 25-Edwin Nash,
Lewis Moore AMI Joseph Wight started to
row TO their camp, about five miles up the
keuIsbec. The water was very rough.
being iashei by strong southerly
gale The boat was later found over
turned and drifting. The young men were
Of exemplary habits, and the cause of the
disaster viii probably always remain mys-
terry. Nash was the son of Captain Charles
Z. Nash. the publisher Wight was the son
Of A NJ. Wight,a prominent ieweler Moore
was the only child of Mrs. Moore of Steuben,
Me-, widow. and was employed at the Gan
nett 4 Morse concern. Nash's age was 26
years Moore 26, and Wight a. The bodies
have not been found
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-28
Hereditary King to BE Missionary.

LEWISTON. Me, May 25-Louis Penick
Clinton, native-born African, the here
dtary king of the Bassa tribe, which in
cludes 100000 people. has been made a
minister of the Free Baptist church. He is
the first native-born African to be SO hon
ored. He thinks he is about thirty-flve
years old and is good scholar and speaks
English well. He is typical negro in ap-
pearance. He will 60 back to his own peo-
pie His uncle has usurped his throne
which so Mayou which is his tribal
name-will not try to regain.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-28

1t is the testimony OF almost all cap.
tains of the ocean-going liners that
children are rarely if ever seasick-a
fact that ought to prove of some sug-
gestive therapeutic value to those who
attempt to prescribe remedies for this
dreaded but apparently inevitable af-
fiction.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-28

CHICAGO, ILL.,, May 25-The constitution
ality of the act of 1877. which makes the city
liable for loss caused by riot, and awar ling
the Manhattan Cement company $500 dam
ages for two ears OF cement destroyed on
the Pan Handle tracks at Forty Seventh
street during the strike of 1894, has Just been
affirmed by the court. The city fought the
suit on the grounds that the law was uncon-
stitutional. Suits against the city for mil
lion and half dollars brought by railroad
companies for damages during the labor
troubles Of 1894 rest on this decision.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-05-28
BEGINNING OF END.
Ambassadors Ultimatum-- Tur-
keys Demand Curbed.
Effort TO SHIFT Responsibility for
Retreat.

C0NSTANTINOPLE.T Turkey, MAY p The
ambassadors have presented q note % the
porte emhodyinc the terms of peace 90 which
they will agree. They refu-" to permit tn"
abolition Of the capitulations in the ease ~
Greek subjects or the annexation of Ihes-
sally, but consent 10 a strategic rectIIsatian
Of the frontier and To an indemnity not
exceeding $4,000. 200 francs. The fate
Of the dynasty of King George
trembled in the balance last week
Serious attempts TO dep1se him Were
frustrated by the direct action Of the
powers. The Russian government warned
NJ. Balli in the plaiuest terms that the pow
ers were doing more for the sake Of the dy
nasty than for the nation itself.