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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-11-10
CHICAGO BANKERS WILL.

London, Nov. S.-The will of the late
George Smith, the pioneer banker Of
Chicago. who died in this city Oct. :,
has been made public. The personal
property IN England is sworn to he worth
over $295,OOO. In addition to legacics to
relatives and friends, the deceased be-
queathes $4,000 each to various Protes-
tan orphan asylumns In Chicago.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-11-10
PIN TAKEN FROM FINGER.

New York. Nov. S.--A pin. which was
swallowed three years ago by ""lcy
Smith Of Whitcstonc. L. l.. has just b en-
picked out Of his hand. In 1886 .'.u.tn
accidentally swallowed he pin, and all
efforts to dislodg" il were unsucccss ii
In time Smith forgot all about it. a le"
days ago the little finger on his
right hand became inflamed. TAX ng
his panknike he cut the skin and started
to remove what he thought was a silver.
lie had some difficulty in Withdrawi"G
the silver. and was greatly surprised
when he Grew out the pin that he had
swallowed three years ago.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-11-10
FIGURES FROM SOUTH DAKOTA

Sioux Falls, S. D., Nov. s,-The Sioux
Falls Argus Leader, basiug It's estimate
on reports thus far received from points
in South Dakota, claims the election of
the Republican nominee for state su-
preme judge by 10000 majority. This
is also the estimate Of the national Re
publican committeeman.
Chairman Bowler of the Democratic
state committee comedies the election of
the Republican judges by 1000.
The Argus Leader claims the state by
not less than 10000 for the Republicans.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-11-10
CHURCHILL GOT OFF EASILY.

Chicago, Nov. S.-Cashier c. E.
Churchill of the defunct Globe Savings
bank was found guilty yesterday ard
AIRED $40O. The charge was that he ac-
cepted deposits knowing the bank to be
insolvent President SpaudinS of the
institution was found guilty Of the same
offarse and Of embezzlement ard is now
q convict In the pcnltcntiary.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-11-10
Hox. ". MrRRAY CRANE.

The decrease in the Crane vote is
partly due to the fact that he comes
from the western part Of the state, and
did not have the local popularity that
Wolcott had.
The election passed off quietly, COM
parativciy little interest being taken by
the Republicans while the Democrats
tried to roll up a big plurality to
strengthen themselves for the city elec-
ton naxt noHth.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-11-10
OLYMPIA's FLAG COMES DOWN.

Boston. Nov. 8.-Only the marine guard
and some workmen are aboard the Olym-
pia, as she lies at the Charlestown navy
ward, and today at noon a quartermaster
hauled down her colors and Captain
Lamberton formally gave her into the
charge Of Captain Johnson Of the yard.
The Cclcers of the ship broke up house
see ping yesterday.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-11-10
REsULTIN PENNSYLVANIA.

Philadelphia, Nov. s.-RepubAcan
State Chairman Reeder says: Colonel
Barnett's majority in the state will be
10000. The majority in Allegheny will
be about 10000. and In the state, ex-
elusive OF Philadelphia and Allegheny,
about $4,000. The other candidates will
run somewhat ahead OF Barnett, as the
opposition within our own prty has been
concentrated on Colonel Barnett"
Senator Penrose says: 1t seems to
be a staunch Republican victory all
along the line. and a strong endorsement
of the national administration.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-11-10
TURNOVER IN MARYLAND.

Democrats Elect Smith and Will Control
10th Branches Of the Legislature.
Baltimore, Nov. S.-Returns thus far
indicate that the Republicans of Mary
land have heen overwhelmingly defeated
and that John Walker Smith, the Dem
ocratic candidate, has been elected by q
majority varlousy estimated at from
10 90 to $1,000. There Is also a reason
able certainty that the lower house of
the general assembly will be Demo-
cratic by n large majority and that the
Democrats will elect enough state SEN
Rtors to overcome the Republican ad-
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-11-10

Shaw. S6.J65: White. T2.2ss This 10 r
net Republican gain OF $3.50. or about
II to the precinct. The same ratio. IL
kept up. for the state. win give a Re
publican plurality Of about 60 900. There
are a few Republican gains In the legis-
lature. and the indications are that the
Republicans will have llJ Of the l5e
members.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-11-10
THE WEATHER.

Fair weather and moderate and sea-
sonable Temperature has prevailed in all
districts No we'll defined storm appears
within the region of observation. The
weather Will be more or leis cloudy.
Aorg the New England coast the winda
will Es light from the west
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-11-10
OVERWHELMINGLY DEMOCRATIC.

Richmond, Nov. S-Returns show that
both houses Of the legislature viii be
overwhelmingly Democratic. The vote
was exceedingly light. The principal
contests We're between Democrats and
independents.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-11-10
MAZET DEFEATED,
But New York Republicans VIII Have
Usual Majority In Assembly.

But New York Republicans VIII Have
Usual Majority In Assembly.
New York Nov S.-Returns from state
and city so far received. indicate that
the Republicans will have about the
same majority in the next assembly as
in the last, the Democratic gains in this
city being offset by losses in the lesser
counties. The Democrats suffered re-
verses in Eric county Bufalol, and
Chemung county, the home Of eX-Sen-
ator ID. b. Hin. In the city elections
up the state the Democratic vote showed
a great falling off. Buffalo, Troy and
Albany gave large Republican major
tiles. complete overturn.
In the four counties of New York city
the usual big Democratic majorities
We're rolled up, every candidate in every
county being elected, except Gray. Dem
oCratic candidate Tor register of Kings,
against whom charges OF corruption had
been made.
Tammany shows no elation over the
plurality of $4,000 for its New York
county ticket having expected it. The
rejoicing is over the defeat Of Assembly,
man MaZet, Republican, by p. NJ.
Stewart, in the Nineteenth assembly, dis
trict. which usually is strongly Repub-
lican. DR.. n. II. Henry Republican. in
the Fifth assembly district, against
whom the labor unions made a fight.
was re-e.eCted.
| In the Thirty-fourth congressional dis
trict f. Is. Vreeland, Republican, was
elected by an enormous majority, at
| least 10000.
With no possibility Of change, save in
two counties, a complet list of Assembly
men elected in the entire state of New
York shows 81 Republicans and 80 Dem
ocrats.
Taking all the assembly districts In
the state, the Republican plurality is
$500, according to The Tribunes re-
turns. as compared with Roosevelt's
| nlura litV OF II 1856 In 1898
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-11-10

ESSEX pistyiCt Probate Court.
Sessions o 50 Court viii be held at
Brighton a., second Tuesday oi Ostober and
April Canaan the second Tuesday 81 NO
yrnlrr an MAJ west Corcord tEe stc 1nd
TucS lay rt .H.ucmUts ...H .H,tv. IunrnnuTE
trt second r . sday c. f..rgary and July.
Special sessions viii Hrti ~ any place IN
the District e.. RErecGn"...
RoEf-r- CHASE. Iudgc.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-03
A STORY OF MOZART.

The old German professor who lives
next door is fond of relating stories
stories favored with bits of life in dear
"Vaterland," bearing good will from
soul to soul and tenderness of heart as
well, but the story of Mozart and the
little wooden shoe is a favorite, and as
interesting, if not as wonderful as the
mythical tale of Cinderella and the glass
slipper. In the days when Mozart was
composer to the imperial court at Wen
ma, there came to the palace a young
peasant woman, desirouS of seeing the
great musician.
Mozart instantly remembered her as
former servant in his fathers family,
and received her with kindness. But
the grandeur with which she found Mo-
Zart surrounded awed and frightened
her, and it was with much timidity she
made known the purport of her visit,
recalling to his mind a promise made by
him to little servant maid that on her
wedding day he would present her with
gift.
The story says that Mozart was equal
ly touched and amused by the simple
faith Of the little servant maid, and on
learning that her marriage was TO take
place at no distant day, bade her, with
merry smile, to return to her home
and fetch him one of her little wooden
shoes.
She departed, wondering much and
not little disappointed, but, neverthe-
less, she brought the little wooden shoe
to Mozart.
And then a transformation resulted.
1t was MOzart's own hands that
wrought wonder out of that little
wooden shoe. With file and plane the
ugly unevenness was brought to a
smooth, delicate perfectness; so perfect
that by touch it gave forth a low,
melodious hum. Strings were drawn
taut across the polished surface, and
with many a light caresslng thrum he
tuned and toned, and 10! the little wood
EN- shoe with melody and music rang.
And Mozart gave a great concert, and
the vast hall was not sufficient to give
standing room to the people who came
TO listen to the music OF the little
wooden shoe. And the marriage gift that
Mozart presented to the little maid SER
want was Il royal one, indeed-the pro-
ceedS of the wonderful concert.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-03
LEADS ALL NORTH CAROLINA DALES NM NEWS AMID GRGULE

the supporters of tt. - ndment. The
real question is whether Tie people have
the right and power to adopt it as part
of their organic law. And this is re-
solved into the question whether they
have the right and power to prohibit
vicious and ignorant people from voting.
The proposed amendment unquestiona-
bly, will do this; and it will prohibit none
but the vicious and ignorant, whether
they be white or black. All men, white
as well as black, are excluded from the
ballot box. who come within the inhibi-
tions of the second section. All men,
white as well as black, are likewise ex-
cluded who are described by the dis
qualifying clauses of the fourth and
fifth sections. When provision Oper-
ates ON all classes alike, it would be silly
in the extreme to say that it operates
as a discrimination against one particu-
lar class When the law prescribes the
punishment of death for murder, and "a
negro is executed under the law, it is
silly to say that the law Furnishes him
on account of his color. If more ne
groes than white people are executed, 1T
is because negro criminals are more
numerous. If more negroes than white
people are disfranchised by this Amend
ment, it is because convicts and ignorant
persons are more numerous among them.
But this circumstance does not invali-
date the Amendment nor is it an argu-
ment for admitting vice and ign021nce
to the ballot box.
/ am here in a remote part of the
Allegheny mountains, where | have no
access to law books of any kind, but |
am fully convinced from reason and
from the recollections of half a century
of diligent study of the law that the
following propositions are demonstrabiy
true:
First. That the people of North Caro-
lima have never surrendered to the Cen
eral Government their right to regulate
the elective franchise, except so far as
the provisions of the Fifteenth Amend
ment extend.
Second. That therefore they have the
right to adopt or reject the proposed
Amendment, according to their own will
and pleasure.
Third. That, as a further conse-
quence, the Amendment, if adopted, will
be part Of the organic law, and that no
court, State or Federal, has the power
to obstruct, delay or defeat it.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-03
LITERARY NOTES.

Messrs. Barbee & Smith, Nashville,
Tenn, and Dallas, Texas, will publish,
about the middle of September, An
Autumn Lane and Other Poems" y new
volume by Will T. Hale, the Southern
poet whose verse has been familiar to
the public for a number of years. It Is
said that the book will contain the poets
best work, some of which appears for
the first time. 1t will be a handsome
volume. in the best style of the book.
binders art.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-03
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.
New York Press.)

If a girl can't find any other excuse
for getting married she'll say she ought
to do it because her angel mother did it.
If a girl knows how to darn stockings
and make chocolate candy she never has
any doubts about her fitness to be the
mother of nine children.
One way woman has of making
man feel sorry for what he has said is
to sit down suddenly in the wet grass
and them ask him if he isn't ashamed
of himself for making her do it.
If women were as keen about knowing
when they don't love u man but think
they do as they are about knowing when
a man loves them but doesn't think
he does they would never marry any
body
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-03

up his mind now that his only alter
native will be President Mckinley,
Imperialism, Hanna and the gold
standard. Most of the former gold
Democrats in Ohio realize the situa-
ton, and are getting ready to accept
the Democratic platform as a whole.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-03
HE HAD A CLAIM.
Greensboro ReAector.)

Sometime ago Register of Deeds T.
II. Moore received letter from a man
in another town that read as follows,
except we do not give the names:
Dear Sir:
i have a license to marry Miss --
and forbid You issuing n license 10
marry her to anybody else.
The letter was so unusual that the
register put it away to keep as a souve-
mir.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-03

There are times when a man would
be appreciated more if he would keep
his mouth shut and let his money talk.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-06
CALLERS AT THE WHITE HorsF
ALMOST ALL THE CABINET MEMgrp,
VISIT THE PRESIDENT


VISIT THE PRESIDENT
Washington. Feb 5-Ofica details Of N. Il.
uation at Manila were anxiousy awaited q, -.
White House throughout the day. but LID n
late hour this evening the Presidents adv,,..
consisted only Of Admiral Deweys nessay.
brief telegram from Colonel Thompson the .s,
nal officer at Manila, and the two dispa,ch.,
from General Otis.
Secretary Alger was the frst 10 call arriv,,u
at the White House a, 1919 He remained univ
a short time, and almost simultaneously with ~.
departure Secretary Long arrived bearing "A
mira Dewey's dispatch
Before Secretary Long departed the secre,a,v
OF War returned to the White House. and Adm.
tant- General Corbln and Attorney-Gene,,,
Griggs also arrived. Before nightfall all Of n.
Cabinet except Postmaster General Charl.,
Emory Smith who is confined AT home with
cold and including Secretary Bliss. who cam.
over from New York, had called separately, bu,
at no time to-day has there been formal gath.
ering Of the Cabinet
The President. with Mrs. Mckinley went FOR.
short drive a few minutes after 3 o'clock See.
rotary Of War Alger met him as he entered hi,
carriage. Secretary Alger was Joined at the
White House by Attorney General Griggs. WIN
came TO inquire about the situation. and secr..
tary Alger stated that the American troops On
the scene were adequate 10 cope with the situa
ton. and that there need be Apprehension
as to the ability Of our forces 20 take care 0,
themselves. He said that the instructions IN
General Otis had been TO take every possible
measure to avoid any conflict with the Filipino,
Tonight several members OF the Cabinet and
other public men called at the Executive Man.
sion. but tho gathering was largely Of a social
character. many Of them being accompanied bv
the women Of their families. Among those pres.
ent were Secretaries Hay. Alger. Bliss and VII.
son. Senator's Hanna and Fairbanks and Mr.
Meiklejohn Assistant Secretary ~ War
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-06
TROOPS FOR OTIS.
THE TRANSPORTS GRANT AND SHERMAN
ON THEIR WAY EAST.
vopy on THE SHERIDAN. THE THIRD OF THE
FLEET BEING RUSHED AHEAD so THAT

WORK on THE SHERIDAN. THE THIRD OF The
FLEET. BEING RUSHED AHEAD so THAT
SHE MAY SAIL on SCHEDULE TIME
Tho United States transport Grant. with rein
for-euents for Admiral Dewey, left Ne"-ho'h o''
January 49, arriving in Gibraltar on feorun,S -
being lees than day behind time. Inc "'""
sailed from Gibraltar February B.
Figuring the voyage at about forty-two days by
WAY Of the Suez Canal the achievements under
favorable conditions. will reach GeneraI ouS "n
March 8 The Grant has on board the an uh'teu
States Infantry. from Fort Sheridan Illinois ana
battalion Of the 18th United States Infantry he
expedjton is in command 81 Major-General Law
ton. and General Robert A. Hall Is In Immediate
command Of the troops.
The 4th United States Infantry arrived IN New
York on January Il in train OF forty cars DIVIDED
into three sections General Hall was In cominahd
Of the first section. Lieutenant John ". Buoo the
second and Lieutenant Colonel Senot the third Inc
members Of the regiment were compmented al the
time on their sodierly bearing and fine personal APP
pearance and the indications are that Admira
Dewey will frd in them an admirable reinforce
ment.
4 striking feature Of the regiment was the youth
ful appearance OF the men. number or the
officers wives accompanied them to Manila. The
lst Battalion Of the 18th United States Infantry
arrived from Columbus ohio; on The same Gay;
one Of her propelers. The Grant Was the nrsi i
transport TO leave this port for the PhiIppin.. anu
she Is also the hrst Of the new model troopshlps
ntted GU: by the Government for the use or SOL
dIers travelling TO and from the territory 'aN'"
from Spain. 81, -,- -. -
prop Hers completed late In inc AFTERNOON %.
January l8 and she at once started up ire North
River arriving opposite Grants tomb al 2. N.
where salute OF tWenty-One guns was Nicd. NJ
The same time the ba nd Of the ith Infantry played
THE Star Spangled Banner The non-commis,,
eioned officers and men OF the 4th Regiment ana
the battalion OF the 18th Infantry number 80 ana
with the wives and families OF the oihce's ne to'
As The Grant left her anchorage of Liberty Island
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-06

tenant-Colonel Cotton was attacked by nauNe
with sword. while riding in carriage 10 inc
front He killed his assailant with his revolver
A shsrpshooter within the American lines sho'
and killed a sergeant while he was sitting a,
window Of the Second Reserve Hospital Co'o-
mel William c. Smith died of apopiexy
Many of the insurgents were driven into the
Pasir River and drowned. Several hundreds
were taken prisoners. In subsequent 'e'e
gram the following staterpents are MADE
Last nights Saturday and to-days 'sun-
day) engagements have proved a veritaoie
slaughter for the Filipinos. their killed peing
reported as amounting 10 thousands Inc
American forces could scarcely have been pct
ter disposed 1t is now known that the attack
was fully expected and that every preparation
had been made to meet the contingency.
Firing slackened at noon Sunday, the en-
envy being apparently demoralized. The Amer
lean troops however. are fully equipped to meet
a possible attack tonight
"Aguinaldos private secretary has been ar
rested as spy in Manila Perfect quiet now
reigns in the city. More than hundred wound
ed Filipinos taken from the trenches are oei"s
cared for in the American hospitals
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-06

when her voyage began sautes We're aled Witch len
The transport sherman. having on board the Sd
her bier in BROOKLYN at O'Clock last Friday after
noon. The sherman was formerly known as inc
Mobile and did excellent work IN the West Indies
during the war. She had on board about Two thou
sand officers and men, and Is one OF me hncst
shipyard. and in addition to interior changes. mad
been painted white presenting fine appearance
The QuartcrmastcT's Department officers said
that troop ship has left THIS or any other port
in the country sine" the beginning Of the war
with spain well equipped as ;he sherman She
carries a hospital equipment incndlng sixty co.'s
ana the disponsafy has everything necessary Tor
ciectiy" work. Six nurses sent out by the Wom-
cn's War Relief Association. I'm charge Of Miss
Starr sailed on the steamer. IN the way OF locd
tho sherman carried almost enough 70 last until
Manila Is reached. but fresh supplies VIII be taken
on at Malta or Gibraltar. Under fair conditions
the sherman ought to arrive At Manila by
The work Of preparing the Army transport sheri-
dan for her lone yoyase to the PhrnineS went on
charge Of this task are determined that the troop
snip shall leave on schedule time. and until this is
Go & are hsGf ARE her be nG OF tor
Coulling visited the transport pier for short time
yesterday morning and ovcrsaw some OF the in
ieIior work. The galvanized iron frames for the
hunks are all In place now, nut have not had inc
coalng last night and also received a good part OF
her ballast The latter was transferred TO her from
barges 1t Is said that the date FOR sailing is Feb
TIC troops that the ship will carry are the 12;h
Infantry. Witch is now at Fort Jefferson Barracks
81 Louis Mo- and the sd Battalion u the 18th
Infantry which is At Columbus. Ohio. The arrival
Of the ID Battalion In Manila viii Teunc the regi-
mont and bring II up to its fun strength The l2h
Regiment j. expected here February .. Quar-
terrna.ter NJ l.. Hersey and Quartcrmaster-Ser-
goant c. Lindsay arrived here yesterday TO arrange
for the reception Of the REGIMENT on the Sheridan
They AT the pier all day.
The transport OLDHAM which came up from West
Indian waters few days ago. will return on
Wednesday. She Will touch al San Juan and San
tago. and her passenger list has been filed for
some time Captain Taylor OF the 9Th lmmunes
who are stationed az Santiago, will sail on
her with his wife
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-06
UIDE.EKTENDED BATTLELINE
Continued from first page.

mira Dewey's Characterization Of the engage
ment as general shows that the fight was
something more than mere skirmsln ana MS
statement that the American line had been ad-
vanced was taken TO vindicate the confidence
Of Army officers that the insurgent forces cou'd
not successfully cope with American soiu'erS'
whatever the odds in their favor.
From the press dispatches IT was made EVIL
dent that the battle took place along line
starting about seven miles north OF the citadei
OF Manila and four miles beyond the northern
suburbs of the modern city, and extending
southerly distance Of nine miles Caloocah'
the extreme left Of the American line, Is STU
ated almost directly on Manila Bay. six miles
from the mouth of the Pasig River II is
place of ten thousand population and is a
trife less than half way by the railroad be-
tween Manila and the city of Buacan. where
Agulnado has his quarters and issues MS
proclamations Bulacan possesses over two
thousand stone houses. and used to be the resi-
dence OF the provincial authority. Both Bula-
can and Caoocan are at Admiral Deweys
mercy The little Concord could drive out their
inhabitants with half hours fusllade OF b.
inch shells and rapid-nre guns.
From Manila north the country Is low and alb
soutey fat. This tract is bounded on the east
by the Maraquino. or San Mateo, River which
flows south about seven miles from the pay
emptying into the Pasig just behind Manila
NATURAL PICKET LINE
The other extremity Of the American line I'M
der fire yesterday is at the village Of Santa
Ana. apparently distorted in cabling to Santa
Mesa It is the natural picket line between
Manila and Bulacan, and officers here have no
doubt It was strongly intrenched
L also had the advantage Of adequate protec-
ton throughout its length by the warships In
the bay and the smaller American gunboats in
the river.
The Charleston and the Concord were sta