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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-03-04

The circulation of the Bible in this
country is enormous, steady, and
constantly increases, observes Harper's
Weekly. OF Bibles and Testaments
the American Bible Society annually
sells or gives away about million
and half, the International Bible
Agency sells about half million, and
other large concerns, of which there
are four or five in New York alone,
circulate q great many more. With
such a distribution as that i'll constant
operation one would think the demand
would presently be supplied, but that
is not the experience OF dealers
They saw the demand increases all the
time. That must be because two or
three million new citizens are born
every year in the United States, and a
large proportion of them presently get
new Bibles. The idea OF starting a
new citizen in life with secondhand
Bible is not popular, "New boy TOR
new girl, new book, " is the rule, and
tolerably fortunate children have a
fair collection before they have grown
up. A moderate allowance OF the
sacred writings for one American cltl-
zen includes one family Bible that
belonged to parents: one family Bible
for ones own family; one Testament
in large print used in childhood; one
convenient Bible presented by mother;
one Bible in flexible covers JubSe-
quently obtained; at least one obso-
lete Bible containing the ApocrJpha;
one Testament, revised version; the
Book of Psalms separate; few Bibles
to be kept in church; an office Bible;
and perhaps others,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-03-04

The Chicago Tribune says: In in
itiating steps for the transfer of the
Erie Canal to the general government
the State of New York very distinctly
indicates that it has found the canal a
very large elephant on its hands
which it is anxious to dispose Of on
the most favorable terms. Onereason
for this action is undoubtedly to be
found in the fact that within the past
few years So 600, 900 has been eXpend-
ed on the enlargement of the canal,
and now $1,000, 600 more is needed to
complete the work. In the earlier
stages of its history the canal was OF
inestimable value to the trade of New
York and the Western States, es-
pecially those adjacent to the great
lakes, but the multiplication of rail
way lines throughout all this region
has diminished its value for CONNER
cial purposes The only reasons
which could Justify the general gov,
ernment in assuming responsibility
for this work would be the enlarge
ment of the canal 50 as to make 1t
possible to transfer American naval
cruisers from the Atlantic to the lakes
in case of war. Such a work would,
at least for the present, put a quietus
on the project for the construction OF
a ship canal from Lake Ontario to
tidewater on the Hudson.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-03-04
DEFENSE NOT OUTLINED.
Alfred Jones to Be Tried Next
Month.

MILFORD. N. H., March ALFRED W.
Jones of this place has been arraigned in
the STAFFORD county supreme court, before
Judge Robert NJ. Wallace, charged with the
murder of his mother. Sally w. Jones, on
Dec. 3, 1896, by poisoning. Jones pleaded
not guilty. The date Of the trial was set for
April 4. Jones has gained several pounds in
weight since his incarceration at STAFFORD
county jail. Sheriff j. E. Hayes, the jaier.
says that Jones is model prisoner He is
continually praying and advising the
other inmates to turn from evil and fol-
low the teachings of the Bible, which
is Jones constant companion. 1t it
not known just what course the
defense will take. There has been some talk
to the effect that Jones is suffering mentally,
and this may have a bearing ON the defence.
The government will rely chiefly on the evil
dence of DR.. Wm.E. PilIsbury of Milton, who
was the family physician and is alleged to
have held certain conversations with Mrs.
Jones. Previous to her death he called
upon the sick woman. She told him in a
confidential way that her end was near and
made other statements that are expected
to have great weight in deciding Jones'
fate.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-03-04

Admiral Thomas c. Selfridge has
just been placed on the retired list OF
the United States Navy, and the event
is, in a measure, unique in the history
Of that branch of the service, inasmuch
as the Admirals father is already on
the retired list. He was retired in
1866, after thirty six and one-half years
Of service. His name now heads the
column of the retired officers of the
navy. His son has seen forty-fve
years of service. There is no similar
instance on record.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-03-04
South America Has Got the Fever.

PANAMA. Colombia, March 1.-The action
OF the cable company here. with reference
to messages for Costa Rca leads to the con-
clusion that war has been or soon will be,
declared between Costa Rica and Nicara-
qua. Following a notice to the public
just posted, to the effect that mes
sages for Costa Rica would only be re-
ceived at the sender's risk, in plain Ian
guage and subject to censorship at San
Juan del Sur. the cable company posted an
other notice stating that no messages would
be accepted for Costa Rica until further no
tice. The posting of this notice has caused
great interest here, as it is generally under.
stood to mean that Costa Rica's reply to the
Diet of the Greater Republic of Central
America is unsatisfactory, and that relations
between Nicaragua and Costa Rica have
been definitely severed.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-03-04

The Detroit Free Press remarks:
"If the stream of foreigners coming in
to our Atlantic ports from every Gu-
ropean land can be diverted from the
large cities and distributed through
out the thinly settled west and the
rapidly developing south, the litter
acy will soon be overcome in their in
tense light Of American civilization,
their brawny muscle will find profit
able employment on the farms, in the
forests and mines and factories, and
if not themselves, at least their
children will become genuine Ameri-
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-03-04

There is woe on the banks and braes
o bonnie Doom. The pipes give forth
a dolorous tone and gloom has settled
in large, black clouds upon the brow
of every loyal Scot. And all because
American golf clubs have been found
superior to those made in Scotland
and 5000 Of them have been ordered
for use in that country. That Scot
land, the home of golf, should have to
send to America for the implements OF
the game is verify queer circum-
stance, but it proves that the canny
clansmen not only know good clubs,
hut also where to get to them.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-03-04

LONDON, Eng. March l--Mr. Frederick
Tennyson, the poet, eldest brother of the
late poet laureate, Lord Alfred Tennyson is
dead. He was born in Lincolnshire June 5.
1907, the second son Of DR.. George Clayton
Tennyson. He was educated in Eton and
Cambridge, taking a prize for Greek verse
at the latter place in 1928, and graduating in
1882. He married an Italian lady, whom he
survived by many years, and lived for Il con-
siderable time in Italy. Since 1859 he had
lived most Of the time. in the island of
Jersey, devotin2 his leisure to poetry and
his favorite Hellenic studies. His first
volume of poetry was published in 1854 and
bis last in 1891
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-03-04
KING HUMBERT OF ITALY,

A monarch who is popular with his people
is King Humbert OF Italy. He was born
March IA, 1874, and succeeded his father,
Victor Emanuel, as king of Italy in 1878.
While crown prince he distinguished him
self by the active part he took in the move
ment for promoting Italian unity and shared
with Garibaldi the triumph of the reorgan-
izaton of the two Sicilies. When he as
cended the throne he was determined
to make his rule extremely democratic. He
has made an effort to restore Italy to the
Italians. During the years of his admins
tration the debt of the country has been
materially reduced. In April, 1868. Hum
bert was married to his cousin. Princess
Margherta of Savoy, daughter of Duke Fer
dinand, Victor Emanuel's brother. The
queen is popular with her people. She has
held herself aloof from politics and has sur
rounded herself with company of men of
letters and artists. She is exceptionally
witty and attractive.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-03-04
AWAITING REPORT.
War Not Expected Danger Is
in Cuban Question.
Reticence in All Quarters, but War
Preparations Go On.

WASHINGTON. ID. C.. March What
ever excitement may fOliOwthe receipt Of the
report Of the naval court OF inquiry in re-
gard to the horrible Maine disaster, there
are no premOnitory symptoms here at
present. The administration calmly awaits
events. meanwhile making such preparations
as il can for possibilities although "a every
well-informed person here understands. it
would take at least six months to make ade-
quate preparations for the worst Of possi-
bilities actual war. The administration,
however. does not expect war. II il did. Ii
would be making much more active prepar6-
tions and much more urgent appeals To Con-
gresS, a Congress would not be delaying
action un the comparatively few and
small requests which have been made.
The Maine incident. at least is eN-
pected to terminate peacefully. Trouble
may come it is feared. afterward, in the ac-
tion which may prove inevitable on the part
Of the government to end the troubles in
Cuba. prominent New England senator
mot Mr.. Hale Of Mainel who talked for some
time with President Mckinley recently saws:
The danger lies. not in the Maine incident
but in the settlement Of the Cuban question
which it has FASTENED. There is prospect Of
serious trouble there. We have all been
hoping that the Cuban question would settle
itself. and. therefore, the administration has
adopted no definite plan for our participa-
ton IN its settlement, but fear We have got
to face the question as soon as the Maine in-
cident closes, and prepare for speedy ac-
ton.
Never in the history OF similar proceed
ings have such precautions been taken 10
guard the facts from public scrutiny. Never
have officers Of either arm of the service
remained more consistently reticent under
the orders Of their chief. The first and
most obvious conclusion is that the courts
report must not be expected soon.
The second and most important con-
ClusiOn, one which many conservative
observers have reached ere now, is that
at the end Of the first weeks work the
probability Is more remote than ever
that the court can ever attribute the
Maine disaster to accidental and interior
causes. The week work has hardly been
one that makes for peace. Justin proportion
as that fact has become palmer In the light
OF the testimony taken, the evident purpose
of the court OF inquiry to make haste slowly
has forced itself upon those who watch its
course. Had it been possible early in the
investigation with reasonable certainty to
say that the Maine calamity was a mlsfOr-
tune only, and not crime. the continued
suppression of that conclusion would have
served the interests neither of the United
States nor of Spain. On the contrary. had
the facts tended to show an accidental origin
of the explosion, all peace-oving sober
minded people would have rejOiced to see
even partially lifted, the dark cloud that now
menaces both nations, and the cOnserv alive
press Of America would have welcomed au
opportunity to relax the dangerous tension
that now prevails.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-03-04

The amount of business proposed
for the present Legislature can hardly
have failed to attract attention. We
have been told in official quarters that
rhiS is constantly increasing with
each year, but it seems to have re-
cpived an impetus this year that eX'
ceedS anything previously realized. 1t
grows by what it feeds upon. Ihe
more opportunity to transact leglSla'
five business there is, the heavier
nriStS are sent to the Legislative MIL
If is serious question if this is good
public policy. Much larger states of
the Union than Massachusetts, with
presumably fully as important inter
pSts to be affected by legislation az
she has. hold sessions of their Legs
lntureS but once in two years, ana
find all the work they deem necessary
10 be discharged by them accom-
plfShed In less than half the time that
is devoted here to the subject. We
have refused TO adopt their system by
Il popular vote recently, and II seems
to be conclusive of our attitude on the
subiect for the time being, but THE
present tendency to excessive leglSla-
zion under the other system may ult-
mateK compel Il change in this re
snpct. We in Massachusetts are in
way to illustrate the greatest amount
of Ew-making that the world has yet
seen, if we have not reached that
point already.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-03-04

The report of the Free Public Ii
brary Commission of Massachusetts,
says that only three-fifths Of one per
cent. OF the people of the State are
without the benefits of ircc-public
Libraries.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-03-04
Pictures on Boot Soles,

The boot shops Of Paris are now no.
ticeable for the landscapes painted by
hand on the soles of new boots. The
scenes have only transitory life, but
fashions whims must be respected.
and while this whim lasts and boots
are new, a large family need only
stand on their heads to be a complete
picture gallery for their friends. In
yention.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-03-04
New Owners will Colonize Land.

VICTORIA, State of Tamaulipas, Mexico.
March THE Gonzales hacienda, consisting
of 100000 acres and situated few miles
south of here, has just been sold to New
England syndicate for 81 100000 in gold
The purchase of the hacienda also includes
10000 cattle, 1000 horses and mules and
about 5000 goats. The new owners will col
oniZe the land.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-03-04
Michael Will stlu Ride Wheel.

NEW YORK, March Jimmy Michael is
here overseeing the building of the wheels
that he is to ride in his races this year, for,
contrary to the reports that have been cir
culated lately, he is not to be jockey. He
says, II may avail myself of the invitation
to ride the Dwyer horses, just for bit Of
fun, and because the exercise will be good
for me. But when it is time to begin train
ing for riding a wheel will be back at 1t
lust the same as ever again"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-03-04

tacHment, will be- increased to nearly 27.O0C
men. The new organization will result in
the promotion Of two lieutenant coloneIs
ionr majors. 10 captains. "a first lieutenants
three srr0nd lirutenants, and will absorb the
Is additional second lieutenants Of infantry.
No vacancies will be created, however. ana
uo appointments will have to be made. The
commanders Of the new regiments will b.
Lieutenant Colonels T.. ). WilIister and VIII
liam Sinclair. who will Ice promoted To the
grade Of colonel a. soon a. the bill becomes
a law
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-03-04

BIDDEFORD. Me-. March 1.-The end of
the seventh week of the strike in the Pep
perell. Laconia and York cotton mills sees
no prospect of a settlement of the difficulty.
Both operatives and mill management re-
main firm. and indications of a settlement
by arbitration seem remote. The strike has
already caused a loss in wages of nearly
5000. 900. The committee that is soliciting
funds in New Hamdshire and Massachusetts,
mill cities reports that it is receiving
enough cash subscriptions to carry on the
fight for some weeks to come. 1t is said
that 30 weavers OF the York mills are pre-
pairing to go to Jewett City, Conn, where
they will go to work in cotton mills. Half n
dozen families have left for Canada, trans
portation being furnished by the pauper de-
partment. Business men are respondent
and fear the city will be ruined unless the
strike is soon ended. Business is at stand
still, and many clerks are taking enforced
vacations. The York storehouses are filled
to overtiowing with cotton, and carloads are
arriving daily.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-03-04
Essex County Herald,

Brooklyn is the centre OF more
healthy good roads, talk than any
other city in the country.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-03-04

The movement to erect a gate at Har-'
yard in memory of Marshall Newell
willappeal to all Harvard graduates and
undergraduates who cherish an admira-
tion for the manly virtues that were so
conspicuously manifested in the career
of the young man whom it is proposed
thus to honor. 1t is appropriately
suggested that he stood for so much
as a man and as an athlete, and for
30 many years gave his services un-
selishly for the furtherance of Har-
wards interests, that it is especially
fitting that the university should not
permit the passage of time to obliter-
ate his memory.
OBSERVER
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-03-04

The first anniversary OF the horse
less engine for thIS city has Just oc-
CURED. A companion engine has been
in commission about two months.
Fire Commissioner Russell says that
he is much pleased with the way I'D
which the big machines worked. At
thr recent Merrimac-Street tlre, Ill
which six men lest their lives, the ga
liabilities of the horSeless machine
given n splendid test. There mas pe"h
some comment about the new engines
frightening horses: the commissioners
SAYS this is not 50. that horses are
lust as much frightened ny the ordl'
nary fire-engine as they are by the
Jumbo. The tremen themselves
speak in the highest terms OF the new
machines. and only wish there were
more Of them As regards expense
Mr.. Russell says there Is little differ
pnce between keeping up the neceS-
sary eighty pounds of steam in the
horseless machine, and the care and
feeding of the three horses required
with the ordinary engine.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-03-04

An Arizona paper asserts that the.
most savage of Indians, the Apache,
is conquered by civilization. The
main tribe of Apaches, about five
thousand individuals, is clustered
about San Carlos. In the last five
wears this tribe has furnished only one
serious criminal, a murderer.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-03-04

The award of $50 made by the board
of health 10 the owners of several
tenement houses lately ordered de-
Stroyed by the board, as compensation
for the damages sustained by the own
erS.. looks small at first glance. bur it
is probably adequate in view of all the
facts of the case. Each of these trne-
mcm houses had been condemned as
unfit for human habtaton before
they were ordered destroyed and
had been adiudged beyond repair
the work of getting rid of rookerieS
of this character is not likely to be
large Judging from the operation of
this initial proceeding under the new
law
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-03-04

AUGUSTA, Me-, March mo one who is
at all acquainted with the situation doubts
that the officers of the national guard
Of this state have received orders to
soc that their men aud equipments
are in good condition to respond to
a call at any time. The captains of
the two regiments have received an
order which instructs each to inform
himself "of the place Of business and
residence Of every non-cOmmissioned off,
Ger and private, and arrange condi-
tions by which they may be assem-
bled in the armories in the least pos
sibe time in case there should be
need, and the captains are also instructed
il they are to leave their stations for any
length of time, to place their companies in
the charge Of those next in command. and to
direct them to receive and act upon all Off
cal communications, and to regard such
communications as strictly confidential and
not to be discussed except by commissioned
officers. The commanding officers have also
been instructed to hold as many extra
drills As possible. and strive in every
way to put their companies in the best pos
sible condition. Many Of the companies of
the state have already perfected signal
system. both fora public call at any time and
for secret assembly of the commands. Both
regiments have orders to see that every
company has enrolled its full complement
of men and officers.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-03-04

WASHINGTON. d. C., March IA party
Of government officials has accompanied a
congressional delegation to Fort Washing
ton to witness Il test ofthe new Reyburn 10
inch fertilization gun guarding the approach
to the capital at that point. The test was in
every way successful. Three shots were
fired each one reaching almost to AleNan-
dra seven miles distant. 1t was necessary for
the gun to.be in view but two minutes at each
firing The gun can throw a shell II miles
The party included Assistant Secretary Of
War Melklejohn, Senators Hawley. Mason.
Pettigrew. Carter and Mitchell Representa-
tiyes Hull chairman of the House military
committee; Hemenway. Pitney. Mcclellan
and number of engineer officers
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-03-04

WASHlNGION, ID. c., March ! - The
dOube-turreted monitor Terror has gone to
New York from Hampton roads under or
ders. She will be most powerful rein
forcement OF the defense of the commercial
metropolis in case of need, and. stationed in
the Narrows, it would be difficult for any
hostile ship to pass her. With the exception
Of the arrival of the training ship Essex at
Hampton roalS and the Brooklyn's arrival
at St. Lucia, probably to coal on her way to
Laguayra. distant 500 miles. this is the only
naval movement OF moment. Fourteen five
inch rapid firing guns have been dispatched
to the Chicago. With these guns in place
the Chicago will be pretty well modernized
In the matter of armament. She will carry
still her four big eight-inch guns in spon-
sons on the spar deck, while on the gun
deck these IA tive-inch rapid fire guns
will replace eight six-inch guns of old pat
tern. The Dolphin is to go into commission
in New York on March "a. Although
rated as the presidents yacht, the vessel.
which has been thoroughly overhauled and
furnished with new boilers and decks. car
ries even now a sufficient battery to make
her, when speed is taken into account. a
very effective gunboat. Her personnel will
remain the same rs before she went to the
yard for repairs last fall. The officials OF
the war department have completed all the
preliminary arrangements for the immediate
execution of the BILL which Is expected to
become a law within the next few days,
providing for two additional regiments of
| artillery. There will be no difficulty in
securing the men, as applications for en-
listments have been received far in excess
Of the number required, viz. 1910 men.
Great care will be taken in the recruit
ing, and only the best men will be ac-
cepted. Under the law all the new men
must be citizens of the United States. it is
! probable that the ranks will be recruited to
large extent from men who have already
served one or more terms in the army. As
fast as recruited they will be gathered at the
| recruiting rendezvous and held to await the
action OF the general commanding. The
principal rendezvous for recruits are at fort
| Slocum, NY; Washington barracks; Column
bus barracks, Ohio; fort Sheridan. Illinois;
and Jefferson barracks. st. Louis. The
present intention is to transfer non
commissioned officers and men to the
new regiments as nucleus for their
organization and to fill their places by pro-
motion and recruits. With the two new
regiments there will be seven regiments of
artillery and the total strength of the army in
cludng the hospital corps. ordnance and
engineers battalions and the West Point de.