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The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-22
THE NIC4RAGUA CANAL.
Committee to Investigate Efforts to oo'
 struct Its Construction.

washington, Dec. 21.-Senator Mor- gan secured the passage by the senate to-day of resolution authorizing the Nicaragua canal commission to lnvestl- gate the alleged efforts to obstruct the construction of the Nicaraguan canal. The resolution follows: That the com ,,,ittee on the construction of the Nica- 1agua canal is authorized to sit during +be recess of the senate or when the senate is in session and send for per sons and papers, administer oats to wit nesses and examine them touching any aereements or combinations CT corpo2- ations in reference to the proposed canal through the republic of Nica- ragua entered into for the purpose ot defeating or controlling the construc- tion of such canal for the personal emolument or advantage of such per sons or for the benefit of such corpor- ations.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-22
SCALDED IN 4 BOTLER.
An Ansonia Man Receives Fatal In
 juries in Peculiar Way.

Ansonia, Dec. 21.-George Boyd, an employe of the Farrel Foundry and Ma chine company, died at his home on North State street tonight from burns received while working in the inside of one of the company's boilers yesterday. Before his death he suffered intensely. Boyd was a plumber and was working in the inside of one of the company's upright boilers, which was being ar ranged for inspection. The fire had been extinguished several hours before Boyd entered it, but he had not been inside long when he was enveloped in a cloud of steam and was so severely scalded that he dropped to the fire pit, where he was discovered by fellow workmen, who pulled him out. His condition was pitiable and he was so badly scalded that the flesh peeled off his legs and arms. He also inhaled a great deal of steam, so that his inter nal injuries were even more serious. He was thirty years of age and leaves a widow.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-22
BALTTMOR BREWERS COMBINE.
Seventeen Companies Organize the
 Maryland Brewing Company.

Baltimore, Md, Dec. H.-Seventeen of the large brewing companies of this city have consolidated under the name of the Maryland Brewing company, and negotiations are pending for the absorp- tion of the remaining four. The new company will issue $3,250,000 of com- mon stock; s3,250,000 of 6 per cent. pre- ferred stock, and S7.500,0O0 per cent. first mortgage gold bonds. The former owners of the plants that have been merged will retain $4,O00,000 of the bonds leaving $3,5Oo,OOO to be sold. The consolidation will go into effect next month. The indications are that there will be a war between the brewers.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-22
"TEMPORARILY.o
Words Construction, as Applied to
 Art Works, Modified.

Washington, Dec. N.-The treasury
 department has modified it's ruling of October 22, 1S39, as to the construction of the word "Temporarily" as used in the act of July 24, 1887, which provides for the free entry of the works of art,
 the production of American artists re- siding temporarily abroad. It is now held that the free entry of such works should be allowed in all cases of American artists residing abroad who have not renounced nor intend to re- nounce their American citizenship and who avow their intention of returning to the United States at some later pe- riod. Under the former ruling the ab- sence abroad was limited to five years.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-22
Victory Bateman col1ap.e..

New York, Dec. 21.-Victory Bate- man, the actress, last night Wednes- day) was placed in the insane pavilion of Bellevue hospital by her mother, Mrs. John T. Burke. The young woman had been showing signs of mental breakdown for several days and was gradually approaching the stage of mania. Her symptoms were like those she exhibited in October last in New ark, and November, when she was playing Roxana in "Cyrano de Ber- gerac' in Chicago.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-22
TO TOTE FOR POSTMASTER. Norfolk Citizens to Settle Tr0ublous
 Question in Thls Way.

Norfolk, Dec. 21.-At a meeting of the republican town committee tonight it was decided to hold an election next Tuesday, December 27, from 9:30 a. m. to p. m. to give the republican voters an opportunity to ballot for postmas- ter. There are three postoff1ces, Nor folk, South Norfolk and West Norfolk, but only those republicans who receive their mail through the Norfolk office will be allowed to ballot There are three candidates in the field, L. J. Cur tis, J. N. Cowles and A. P. Atwood, each of whom has been actively at work for the position, in fact the ri- valry has been so animated that Con- gressman Hill deemed it the better way to let the citizens express their prefer ence.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-22
Maxim -HanliltOn

Hagerstown, Md, Dec. 21.-Hiram Percy Maxim, of Hartford, Conn.,, and Miss Josephine Hamilton, daughter ot the late Governor William T. Hamilton were married here to-day at St. John S Protestant Episcopal church. The Rev. Henry Evancott officiated. There was a full choral service. The maid of honor was Miss Leoner Hamilton, sis ter of the bride, and the best man was Thomas w. Goodridge of Hartford Conn.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-22
Fight With MoOnshiners.

Richmond, Va, Dec. 21.-A Big Stone Gap special reports a fight this morn- ing near Flat Top, Ky, between reve- nue officers and moonshiners in which Sam May, one of the revenue officers, and two of his companions, were killed.
 The fatalities among the moonshiners are not known. The moonshiners are thoroughly organized and have served notice that all informers will be am pushed
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-22
4 SOLDIER LYNCHED.
He Murdered n Prominent Citizen of Town Creek, Ala.

Cincinnati, Dec. 21.-A Times Star special from Decatur, Ala, says: Will liam Sims, a soldier, who unprovoking- ly murdered Robert Norton, a promi- nent citizen of Town Creek, six miles from here, while at a country dance. was dragged from the county jail to- day by a mob of five hundred men and lynched. lie was hanged on tree near the jail and his body riddled with bull lets. A brother of the murdered man led the mob.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-22
Building of the sha mrock

London, Dec. 21.-The Yachting World apparently confirms the report that Sir Thomas Lipton has entrusted the building of the Shamrock, chal- lenger for the Americas cup, to the Thorncrofts. The paper adds that the yacht will be built at Poplar. The Thorncrofts have never yet constructed a racing yacht.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-22
Arrested for EiOtin~

Giovani Frondelli was arrested yes- terday afternoon by Detective Daley and locked up on the charge of melting the Branford riot. Frondelli is a hotel keeper and was assured by Contractor M. P. Rice that he would get his pay from the Italian laborers who lodged with him.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-22
FATAL ELECTRIC CAR COLLISION. Two Men Killed Near Worcester aud Several DangerousIY Ipiured

Worcester, Mass, Dec. 21.--A bad &C., cident happened on the Worcester and Suburban electric road at the foot of the long hill in Leicester this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Two cars came together head on, both moving at high speed. One passenger, John Kerrigan of Cher ry Valley, was killed outright and an- other. Walter H. Holbrook of Leicester died on removal to the hospital. Five or six others received dangerous in jur!es. The accident was caused by fog which made it impossible to see an ap- preaching car.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-22
PRESIDENT SIGNS BILLS.
One Providing for a National Expo-
 sition in Philadelphia In 1899.

Washington, Dec. 21.-The president to-day signed the following bills:
 Providing for national exposition in Philadelphia in 1899 and appropriation therefor.
 Amending the laws referring to Amer ican seamen, for the protection of such seamen and to promote commerce.
 Concerning sailing vessels of over 700 tons and for other purposes.
 To regulate the sitting of the United States courts within the district of South Carolina.
 To amend the revised statutes relat- ing to consuls and vice consuls. gen. eral consuls and vice consulsi and com mercial agents.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-22
The Goxernment of Crete.

Canea, Dec. 21.-Prince George has is sued proclamation promising to gov- ern with justice and impartiality, secur- ing liberty to all without distinction. This evening he drove through the bril- liantly illuminated streets and was en- Enthusiastically cheered by the inhabi- tants, many of whom carried torches.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-22
NEW TARIFF CONTROVERSIES.
Believed to be Imminent Between the
 United Stntes and GermnnY

BeIItNeU 10 DC Ifnm1hCn4 HetNEGcn the
 United States and Germany.
 London, Dec. 21.-The Berlin corre- spondent of the Daily News says: If symptoms are not deceptive, new tariff controversies are imminent between the United States and Germany. The pro- tectionists here assert that Dr. Von Holleben, German ambassador to the United States, has been instructed to demand reduction in the duties on su gar, wine and textiles. With regard to wine Germany claims, on the ground of the most favored treaty arrangement the same reduction as is granted to France"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-22
To Advance Price of Brooms.

Chicago, Dec. 21.-The Broom Manu- lecturers association of the Unite l States met to-day and unanimously voted to advance the price of brooms twenty-five cents dozen. The opinion was expressed that an additional ad- vance was certain to be made within the next few weeks. A serious short age in broom corn was given as the req son for the advance.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-22
Committee on Building Lines.

The committee on building lines last ment of public works relative to the assessment of benefits and damages for the establishment of building lines on Gibbs street, between Dixwell avenue and the Northampton railroad tracks.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-22
Pope Writes Don Carlos.

London, Dec. 22.-The Rome corre- spondent of the Daily Chronicle says: In response to another appeal from the queen regent of Spain. the pope has confidentially written to Don Carlos, asking him to stop the Carlist agita- ton.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-22
Found Lying the street.

Julia Vedder of IT Bradley street was found lying on the sidewalk on Grand avenue in very weak condition about 1:30 o'clock this morning by Patrolman Delougher. She was sent to the hospi- tai.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-22
POlO.

At Meriden-Meriden 6, Springfield 1; rushes, Hipson, 5; Warner. 2; stops, Murphy 27; P. Farrell, IS; fouls,. c. Farrell, Connell; referee, Lush.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-22
PostnlTereuraphs system

Washington, Dec. 21.-Senator Allen to-day introduced a bill for the estab-
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-22

Twelve Policemen HI With Grip. Twelve members of the police force are incapacitated for present duty by reason of grip.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-03-10
County Examiners Meet.

Tho several county examiners of the
state met at Montpelier last Friday
afternoon and evening to discuss
plans for summer schools and to ar
range for uniform examination papers
for teachers in the different counties.
Six summer schools are to be held,
but the localities are not yet decided
upon. The examiners present were:
Thomas K. Boyce of Middlebury, o.
ID. Mathewson of Barre, J.E. Allen of
Westford, j. l.. Alger of Bennington,
Mrs. ii. w. Marvin of Alburg, w. A.
Beebe of Morrlsville, f. E. Prichard
of Bradford, c. ii. Dunton of Poult-
ney, Z. Ii. Whitehill of Woodstock,
S. A. Andrews of Derby.
The meeting was held at the Office
Of Mason s. Stone, state superintend-
ent of education, who presided.
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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-03-10
suggestion.

Many girls Of sixteen years seem to
have consumption, although they have il
not.
Their anxious parents and friends watch
them slowly fade away.
A death-Ike pallor, transparent COM
plexion and 1istlessnes, are signs Of this
condition.
The body lacks blood.
Mrs. John Tansey knows the meaning
Of these symptoms, and the cure.
She lives at 100 Baker Street. Detroit,
Mich.
Her advice to mothers has been Of great
value to her neighbors. She tells the story
to help others who are at distance.
She said;
when my daughter was sixteen years
old she began to waste away.
Had not known there was no faint OF
consumption in the family would have
believed her lungs were affected.
She grew thinner and thinner every day.
She lacked only the hacking cough to show
all the outward signs Of consumption.
"Our doctor called the disease by an odd
name, which / learned meant simply weak
blood.
No treatment seemed to do her any good.
"She was fading away before our eyes.
II was induced to try DIR. Williams Pink
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Before she had taken half box there
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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-03-10
Some supreme Court Decisions.

Among the decisions handed dowI
by the supreme court last week were
the following from Orange county,
In re estate of Electa Hall, Sarah A.
4. Walton, administrative OF John
Walton's estate. apt, E. r. Skinner,
executor of will OF Electa Hall, apee.,
appeal from probate. Judgment re
versed and judgment rendered that
there is in the hands of the executor
the sum of $500 belonging to the
estate of Electa Hall. Neither party
to recover costs in this court and or.
dered certified to the probate court
Andrew Atkins VS.. Village OF Wells
River, trespass. Judgment Of county
court affirmed.
Also the following from Windsor
county:- Sheffield Smith VS.. Archi-
bald Anderson, trover. With the
court.
Fred p. Pierce VS.. Ida Pierce, di-
vorce. Judgment affirmed.
Louise f. w. Billings VS.. the Met
ropolitan Life Insurance Co., assump-
sit. Judgment affirmed.
l.. +. Hawks VS.. town of Chester,
injury on highway. Judgment af-
firmed. State VS.. James Peach, alias
James jackson, burglary. Exceptions
overruled and judgment that respond
ent takes nothing by his exceptions;
guilty on verdict, sentenced to six
years in states prison and pay costs.
Court adjourned at 3 O'Clock with
out taking up the case of State VS..
VIM. n. Theriault, the test case on
the constitutionality OF the law re-
garding the posting of brooks.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-03-10

The department of justice has an-
thorized The transfer of the U. ). dis
trict attorneys Office from burlington
10 BrattlebDro, very much to the con-
venience of District Attorney Martin.
who has, since taking the Office, bad n
part of his mail addressed 10 Burling-
ion, part To Montpelier and IA part
to Brattleboro.
William F. Ewing of Montpelier
was last week arrested by Special Off
Ger Whittier charged with an attempt
TO feloIiously assault Miss Mary
Green, his wife's sister. The offence
is said to have been committed last
Monday The warrant was issued by
States Attorney Rowland. Ewing
was in Jail over night and was
brought into city court this morning
where his hearing was adjourned for
three weeks. lii bail was fixed at
5000 and George ". Wing, his attor-
ney, became s,,rety for that amount.
James Lathrop OF Lincoln took off
his coat and hung it up in the barn
while moving some hay the other day.
When he went back after il he found
that $500, which had been in the
pockets, was missing. He suspected
Julius Hepburn and wife, who had
been staying at his house, and had
them arrested. About half the miss
ing amount was found on them, and
at the hearing before the grand juror
they were held in bonds Of 500 for
trial.
William Eggleston, young farmer
of Mendon, was found dead under a
forward sled of load Of wood one
morning last week near the Ben
Parker place, about a mile north of
Mendon village. The mans neck was
under a runner and it was necessary
to throw off the wood before the body
could be pulled from under the sled.
1t is thought that Mr.. EgglestOn was
thrown from the sled, as it had
dropped into hollow in the road,
and that he fell between the runners
and was struck by one before he could
extricate himself. The deceased was
% years old and left a wife, who was
Frustrated by the news, and one child.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-03-10
Butter and cheese Makers Meet.

The first meeting of the Vermont
Butter and Cheese Makers associa-
ton, which was organized at st. AL
bans last January at the annual meet
ing of tine State Dairymen's associa-
ton, was held in Montpelier last week
Thursday. The officers of this new
organization are: J.J. Jackson of East
Montpelier, president; A. G. Robin
son of North Underhill, vice president:
f. II. Bickford of Bradford, secreta-
ry; r. f. Jaynes of Ryegate, treasur-
err; j. G. Trumbull of Barton Land
ing, L. E.Donahue OF Hinesburgh and
Y. G. Nay of Jericho, executive COM
mittee. Mayor Senter extended a
cordial address of welcome to the new
association, to which Secretary Bick-
ford responded. President jackson
outlined the policy of the associa-
ton and predicted for it a pro
porous future. 1t was not started in
opposition to the Dairymen's associa-
ton, but it was thought the time was
come when the creamery men were
not receiving as much benefit as they
ought from the old association. CHI.
Waterhouse of the New Hampshire
agricultural college spoke on butter
making and w. V. Beach of Char
lotte, on sailing and working butter.
About 100 members were present. In
the evening, Prof. j. l.. Hills, director
of the Vermont experiment station,
spoke on secondary tests at creamery
and cheese factories. Miss Edith
Bruce Jones of Bradford recited and
music was furnished by the Arion
quartet. At the forenoon session Fri
day addresses were delivered by j.
Harvey White on the requirements of
the market, and 7. Donahue on salt
ing and butter working. At the af-
ternoon session paper was read on
"Butter and Buttermaking" by r. p.
Carpenter of West Waterford. L. r.
Towne, Waterbury, II. f. Jaynes,
Ryegate, and Others spoke. Officers
are much pleased at the success of the
meeting and believe the association
will be stronger than ever. The next
meeting will be held in December,
probably at st. Jehnsbury.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-03-10
Chas. E. Haynes OF West Dover

Chas. E. Haynes OF West Dover
disappeared last Saturday night. He
left his young wife early in the even
ing, with the explanation that he hal
certain important business to attend
to and conveying the impression that
he would not be absent great while.
Mr.. Haynes failed 10 return, and,
upon opening a book, Mrs. Haynes
found letter addressed to her. The
letter stated that he had no hopes OF
ever being able to extricate himself
from his severe financial embarass-
ment and did not feel like staying at
home and facing the failure. Besides,
he thought perhaps someone else
could settle up his affairs better than
he. His liabilities amount to over
$4,000. Mr.. Hayes leaves a young
wife and a small child. He had been
married about two years and his do
nestle relations were pleasant.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-03-10

Judge w. B. c. Pearsons of Hol
yoke, Mass, died suddenly last Fri.
day, supposedly of Bright's disease,
and only few hours after the mar
riage of his son, Geo. t. Pearsons, al
Folyoke. Judge Pearsons was ma
tive of Fairlee, where he was born
Dec. 10, 1925, the son of John and
Hannah (Putnam) Pearsons, and on
his mothers side of the Gen. Israel
Putnam blood. His parents soon af-
ter moved to Bradford, where he was
educated in the public schools and
in Bradford academy. Graduating
from the Harvard Law school in 1874
he settled in practice at Holyoke. In
1859 he was member of the legisla-
ture and la 1862 a senator. In 1863
and 1864 he was first selectman OF the
town. In the latter year he entered
the army as paymaster, with the rank
OF major and served two years. In
1873, when Holyoke became city,
Judge Pearsons became mayor, and
his legal education was of great
value in drafting the city ordinances.
He was reelected the two following
years. He was police justice from
1877.
In February, 1857, he married Sa-
rah f. Taylor, daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Taylor Of Westfield. One
son and two daughters were born to
them.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-03-10

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