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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-04-07

The st. Johnsbury Republican has again
changed hands, and is once more under
the management of Mr.. Charles T. Wal
ter, which means a good progressive pa
per, and one that will contribute to the
material welfare of ST. Johnsburv.
Charles is considered by his brethren of
the press one of the best fellows in the
profession and all wish him abundant
success and prosperity.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-04-07

Strange what number OF people had
siivers in their hands last Saturday.
April Fool Day! The schemers made
small hole in callous part of the hand
into which they inserted long broom
corn from a brush broom, deity conceal
ing all but the point from the person
asked to operate, whose surprise at eX-
tracing silver from four to ten inches
in length can be better imagined than
described. Several good samaritans
were imposed upon in this way only to
be laughed at for their earnest efforts to
relieve suffering humanity. Twas ever
thus.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-04-07

NJ Donegan. train dispatcher. has been
here Just long enough to renew old ac-
quantance. and now has been transferred
back to Richmond. T. .. We would say
for the benefit of Bro. Lance OF the Times
that Mr.. Donegan returns to Richmond
heart whole and fancy free. We are sorry
to have him 60.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-04-07

In a certain house on Derby street there
is litter of kittens, and as usual tits
great attraction to the young people,
Last Friday one bright little boy resld-
ing on Pleasant street called to see these
kittens and as he stood gazing most III
tently on them he suddenly remarked TO
the owner of the house (whom we VIII
call Mr.C where is the father OF those
little cats? This was so unexpected ana
such poser that the man was somewhat
at a loss for suitable reply. However ne
blulted out something about the father
being absent, and was then met with tue
query, "Well, why amt that cat mere 10
look after his little ones?" This was
confusion worse COMPOUNDED, Tor Inc
youthful questioner was very much III
earnest, so Mr.. c. not knowing what
might come next, and the while shak'"s
with suppressed merriment, wisely peat
retreat, and the little guest is still
wondering why his question WAS not
answered.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-04-07

The stated communication OF Island
Pond Lodge, F. & 4. NJ, for the current
month will be held next Monday evening
at the usual hour.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-04-07

Percy Cabana died very suddenly last
Friday afternoon of inflammation of the
stomach, after an illness OF but one day.
aged 6 years and 8 months. Percy was
an only child, bright, loveable, idolized by
his parents and general favorite every
where. His sorely bereaved parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Carl |. Cabana, have the tender
sympathy of the entire community in the
great affection that has betalen them
Funeral services were held at the NJ. L.
Church last Sunday afternoon, at which
there was large and sympathetic at
tendance.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-04-07

A Bartlett & Son have an original ad-
vertisement in one of their display win
dows OF two ''ba bies" made from wool
soap, which attracts no little attention.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-04-07
West Concord.

Mrs. Ann Bliss, widow of the late T. II.
B. Dowse of this place, passed away
March 81, aged rs years. Although for
years in feeble health, thelas illness was
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-04-07
III R u PE3O
FARM for SALE !
Bloomfield, VT.
w. E. BICKFORD.

The farm of the late Milton Cook, situated
on the Connecticut River. ! /? miles from
North Stratford, junction of the Grand Trunk
and Maine Central Railroads. Said farm
contains 112 acres of land, under very high
state OF cultivation; 500 sugar trees; orch
ard; 5000 feet lumber; 1000 cords block
wood. Also pasture and wood lot of 112
acres, / mile from home farm. Stock, farm
ing tools and household furniture will be
sold with farm il desired. Stock consists OF
% head thorough bred Jerseys.
For further information regarding prop
erty inquire of b. A. Bowker. Bloomfield, Vt,
or w. W. Dow, Administrator, Newport, VT.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-04-07

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund money if it fails to
cure, 25c. The genuine has l.. b. .. on
each tablet.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-04-07

Town clerk Robinson has issued lis
dog licences.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-04-07

There is nj present more bodies in the
receiving vault than there has been At
any one time for a score OF years or more.
lie number awaiting intermcnt is SIX
teen.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-04-07

Frederick Murphy, who was shot by
one George Doherty at Bolton Falls
February is. died at the Mary Fletcher
Hospital at Burlington last Saturday,
and the remains were brought here for
interment. The funeral service was held
at the Roman Catholic Church OH Tues
day. The deceased was % years Of age,
and his home in the adjoining town of
Westmore. DOherty was arrested shortly
after the shooting, and taken to Water
bury in the custody OF the sheriff for Il
preliminary hearing when man named
Blodgett, armed with a rife and carrying
large coil of rope, demanded the pris-
oner, having i'll view a necktie party.
Blodgett was arrested and is held to
await the action of the grand jur", but
claims it was all Joke. 1t may be a
serious one for him. 4 charge of murder
can now be preferred against Doherty,
who is confined in the Jail at Montpelier.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-04-07

Box rent at the post office for the ensu.
ing quarter is now due.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-04-07
rREPaO
Fancy chairs at vallee & Ladd's.

A session OF the Probate Court for the
District OF Essex will be held at the law
oihee Of Hon. Geo. Y. Dale next Tuesday,
April
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-04-07

Miss Hanna Dodge returned last week
from Newport. n. H.. where she has been
spending the winter with her sister.
Mrs. Charles Spaulding visited friends
i'll Lisbon last week.
Albert Newman has bought the farm
on the river road, owned by Mrs. Horace
Stone.
There was a Christian Endeavor social
at Mrs. Chester Dodge's Friday evening.
Mrs. Lorana Silsby and nieccs came up
from Littleton and opened their house
for two weeks.
Maple sugar is a scarce article.
There will be prize spelling contest
at the hall this week Friday evening.
Two cash prizes will be given and the
Harmony orchestra will furnish music
for prolnenading. Proceeds will be used
to purchase an atlas for the academy.
The Ladies Aid social was held last
Tuesday evening with Mrs. Samuel
Phelps and Mrs. Currier.
The Woman's Club met with Mrs. F.
D. Hale last Tuesday afternoon. Roll
call with quotations from Rudvard Kip.
ling, Mrs. Ellen Bowker. His literary
work, Mrs. Addie Hale. Music, song,
Miss White. Review of the Light that
failed" Mrs. Marion Bell. Music, Miss
Susie Hale. Current events. The Club
voted to join the Vermont Federation OF
Women's Clus Mrs. Ellen Bowker W i'll
have the next meeting April II.
The Dramatic Club are talking about
another play to I've given in the course Of
several weeks.
I Howard Coburn and George Silsby re
! turned home last week.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-04-07

Horses, Carriages and Harnesses at Auction.
Rich & Hatch will sell at their stables
in Groveton Friday, April "A at 9 a. m 4.
so horses including 40 head fresh from
the west, 80 loggers and 10 nice drivers.
80 new carriages including all styles
and kinds of first class tops, open Con.
cords, surveys, express wagons, etc. 20
new and secondhand work and driving
harnesses This will be rare opportu-
nifty to buy any kind OF horse, carriage
or harness. J. T. Amey will be the Auc-
tioneer.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-04-07
TOWN TOPICS.

Fancy chairs at vallee & Ladd's.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-04-07
HAD ANALYZED.

Iohn W. Thurston has received from
Prof. Angel, New Hampshres State
Chemist, certificate of analysis which
certi6es that Devoe Lead and Zinc is
made only Of lead, zinc, color, turpentine
DRYER and linseed OIL nothing else; no
adulteration.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-04-07

Fancy chairs at ValIee & Ladd's.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-31
Conference Of Leaders Held
4i and a Compact to That
.,s.S' End Agreed To. :
LIVELY TIME IN MONTANA !l' ana J
Sensations Come Thick and
a,r Fast In the Senatorial
a.. ''>'''" Fight There.
Grand Jury Fails to Indiot on
Whitestde's Story-Lat-
|''9it VS., ~ ~ eve: s's.-{,
..,. BE-. tor Unseated. ..,..

MADISON, Wis.,, Jan. 27.-1t 10 b.
ueved break in the senatorial dead
lock, which has existed since the begin
ming of the contest, is soon to occur.
The cause for this belief lies in the fact
that q conference of all the managers OF
the senatorial candidates except Quarlea
was held during the evening. While
the conference was . very secret
one, rumor has it that the managers
of Stephenson, Babcock, Cook and
Webb are considering q plan to beat
Quarles by consolidating their s,.ength.
Who the fortunate one of the four will
be or whether the prize will be thrown
to dark horse remains to be seen. The
press and public throughout the state
are becoming uneasy over the situation
and q break of some kind will un-
doubleday occur in a day or two. 't's5
MADISON, Wis, Jan. 27.-Five more
bollots were taken in Republican sena-
torial caucus without change, except
that Assemblyman Werheim went back
to Webb from Stephenson. Seventy
three ballots have been taken 80 far.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-31
GARLAND FELL DEAD.
Ex-Attsrnsy Gsnarai ss6srs : Talal sersks

Ex-Attsrnsy Gsna "a SsAsrs . Talal sGxoks
s,a h. / - sApoplsxy.s, fiy q.
y WASHINGTON. Jan. Former Attoe.
ney General Garland fell ssnseless from
= stroke of apoplsxy while addressing
tho United States supreme court shortly
before noon. He was carried from the
chamber and died almost instantly.
Mr.. Garland had been ii poor heslth
for several years and some months ago
was in the hospital for some weeks. His
friends, noticed whom he was we'll
enough 70 be out again that he had
failed rapidly and was growing feeble.
Several weeks ago he was taken i'll with
the grippe and had, suffered from ito
effects ever since. 3}f1 i II
The news Of General Garland's death
produced y profound sadness In the sen.
ate, where he had served. for. many
years as one OF a galaxy of distinguished
men. While in the ssHate he had been
q member Of the committee on judiciary
and he had taken rank with tho strong
men Of that day. He was first elected
to the senate, in 1877, being unani-
mously chosen, and was serving his Sec
ond term when called into Mr.. Cleve-
lands first cabinet. !, + ~
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-31
RESTS WITH AGUINALDO.
Power to Declare War Given Him Ivy th
Native Congress.

Power to Declare War Given Him Ivy Il,
Native Congress.
MANILA, Jan. q, via Hong Kong. J.
27.-The Rcpublica, the official ;n,r
of the Fiipinos, announces that
congress at Malolos has adolncn d.
Philippine constitution, passed q vo'r
confidence in Aguinaldo AMI clnI,ow.4. .
him to declare war on the Ain.:s.., .
whenever he may deem it a,!v,s d
An American sentry yesterlia! sv",
ing killed captain Of Filipino nr'S'
at Tonic outpost. AS result. Il. :.
tive press ia intensely excited div" re.
nounces it as a 'cowardly afsAssina
tiorl.''
On Saturday evening (.j;;L. - fix
I: Filjpinos, determined to EaVt 4 n
for deer captains neath, .t;;s.
enter our lines. An 4Ancri,,.l '.4.m
killed one OF them. who W. g. Z. Ae
with a reyolvcr. After All ..chnn.1
shots the Others were arrested. e., >
cident has intensified the exc ,m.ntr
here.
Nothing was accom- 'iisnet: :; 80
fer me- lire arl / ID. .r.j.U.!..
Filiplnus a; thor urAt inrc.li.4
the An.rs't "... slHi,t lays III -
acccdr 10 ii4r;c i,.4.;,lihs Tor rec.
The rl!ncr - 49, ..t..,,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-31
GENERAL LEE WELCOMED.

Military Governor Of Havana Province
Makes = Tour of His Domain.
NEW YORK. Jan. 27.-A special from
Havana says: General Lee has returned
to camp from trip to the southwestern
part of the province, ending at Guines,
which is the next largest town after
Havana. The journey to Guines was
made with team of mules along the
highway and the return by mail. The
battalion of the Fourth Illinois preceded
General Lee and was encampod uvhers
on his arrival. A battalion Of the Sec.
.ond Louisiana reached Guines before
his departure. The American troops
were welcomed everywhere and their
presence was made the occasion Of dem
onstrations. General Lee received an
enthusiastic welcome at Guines. lu.
surgent troops escorted him and tho
town was decorated with American and
Cuban flags. A public reception was
given in the council chamber, at which
General Lee took advantage to explain
his functions as military governor Of
the province.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-31
LIVELY TIME IN MONTANA.

Whitesides Repeat. His Bribery Charges
Ansnt the Senatorial Fight. -, A.
HELENA, Mon, Jan. 27.--Sensations
came thick and fast during tho day in
the Montana legislature. Before the
legislature met in joint session the
grand jury replied that it had no evil
dence OH which to return indictments
For two weeks the grand jury has been
investigating the charge of bribery
made by State Senator Whiteside when
he turned over to joint committee 81
1000 bills, swearing that they had
been given him and three others by
agents Of w. A. Clark Of Butte to in.
auence their votes in his favor for the
federal senate. Whiteside repeated his
story to the grand jury and the three
other witnesses were examined on all
phases of the matter. One of White
sides alleged partners in the vote get
ting story
Denied HE Statement in Toto.
Other conflicting evidence was given
and the Jury failed to find evidence for
any indictments.
At the session of the senate during
the afternoon, by vote of IA to 8,
Whiteside was unseated and q Republic
can given the seat. Nine Democrats
and five Republicans voted to unseat
him. All those who voted for White.
side were Democrats. In the joint ses-
SION Whiteside made long speech in
which he made charges Of bribery
against every man who voted for Mr..
Clark. After his speech was ended one
of the accused members arose in his
place and violently denounced White
side as liar Of the deepest dye and
there was a hot time for a while, but no
serious results.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-31
OUTPUT or PIG IRON.

Production in 1893 Greatly Exceeds That
%s' OF the Previous Year.
p. PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 27.-The bulletin
of the American Iron and Steel associa-
ton says that the total production of
pig iron to 1898 was 1,733,9 gross
tons, an increase Of 2,121,24 over the
production of 1897. The production in
the second half Of the year exceeded
that of the first half by "a 1923 tons. The
production Of Bessemer pig iron in 1893
was Z, 1897 1884 tons, an increase over 1897
Of 1854, 800 tons. The production of
basic pig iron was 7s5, 444 tons against
656, 801 tons in 1897, -.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-31
WE'RE FROZEN TO DEATH.
Fate Of Prospectors Attempting to Cross
the Valdez Glacier.

Fate OF FfOSpoCtOrS attempting TO CfO~o
the Valdez Glacier.
SEATTLE, WASH, Jan. %. - The
steamer Cottage City from Alaska
brings news that several Copper river
prospectors persisted in Valdez glacier.
The following are dead: Charles Kron.
New York city: c. P. Smith. Chicago;
Ole Evjen, Baldwin, Wis; - Hender
son, Wisconsin, and George r. Swee.
Eey, New York.
n Among the badly frozen miners are.
George Poalowitz, New York; Sylves
ter Grog, st. Joseph, No., and Holven
Evjen, Baldwin, Wis There are six
men at Valdez suffering from frozen
feet, hands and face. A hospital has
been established at Twelve Mile camp,
on the other side of the glacier, and Is
men are suffering there from the same
cause. An were frozen trying to cross
the glacier, but managed to get BACH
into camD .'.. p
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-31
SOME WISCONSIN BILLS.

Ono Measure Reduces Railroad Fares and
Another Taxes lnheritsncos. d:
MADISON, Wis.,, Jan. 27.-In assembly
Humphrey introduced bill to reduce
railway passenger fares from 3 to 2
cents.
Hall introduced an inheritance tai
bill, taxing all estates over $4,000 1 pei
cent, and estates over CSC, 600 s per cent,
except where. left to immediate rela-
tives.
In the senate, Munson introduced q
bill taxing express companies through
license based on population of places
where they do business, $500 for cities
$4,000 or over, down to = for country
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-31
Their Line Of ARGUMENT ~ i
Assert II They Handled the
Customs Soldiers Would Z.
Be Paid In Full. o. tt,. .rg
Cuban Committee Issues q
Document Intended to
Allay Agitation. ~ 81.

HAVANA, Jan. PA rumor has been
in circulation during the last few days
that tho United States will lend 49,
100000 to be applied in part payment Of
arrears Of pay claimed by the Cuban
soldiery. 1t has provoked some strong
criticism, the argument being that if
the customs were in the hands of the
Cubans, the first thing done would be to
pay the Cuban soldiery in full and that,
therefore, the United States, holding
ample custom receipts as security, could
and should advance more than g.
600, 600.
The executive committee Of the Gu
ban assembly makes public q document
the Importance of which lies in the fact
that the committee should have deemed
it's publication necessary. The follow
ing extract will give an idea of its char
acter: e." l.,
The committee learns that some ex-
element prevails because of the small
ness Of the sum which it is reported tho
United States will loan to pay the Gu
ban troops. Although the reports Of
excitement are exaggerated, the COM
mittee thinks it necessary to recon-
mend to the civilian and military ele-
ments concord, unity and the best
discipline"
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-31
Pension for ELI. Widow.

WASHINGTON, JaL. 2S.-The pension
bureau has granted pension of ~ a
month to the widow Of Chief YeoDaan
George N. Ellis, the only man in our
navy killed at Santiago in the annihila-
ton of Cervera's feet.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-31
NO BREAK As YET.

Wisconsin Republican Caucus Still Dead.
locked on Senator.
MADISON, Wis, Jan. 2s.-Though 90
ballots have been taken in the Republi.
can legislative caucus for the selection
of a United States senator to succeed
John L. Mitchell, the question Of who
that successor will be is as far from be.
ing solved as ever. Joseph V. Quarles
is still in the lead with 40 votes, Steph.
enson and Cook 20 each, Bab,ock 16 and
Webb 10.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-31
Special Committee TO invests
gate the Charges SUBJ
MI mits lts Report s
SPENT PEN {. EXCEEDING J ( i: I: $4,000
u. s. Grant, Jr.,' Used Large
Sums in the Election Of
WI the Legislature. d. a~
Speaker Of the House Found
-. Guilty Of Reprehensi-
t''''0i VA : 40 49, 80 -. .t.~-, Y.
BILE Behavior. >.5, .,s

. SACRAMENTO, CAL, Jan. 29.-The spe-
cial committee appointed to investigate
the scandals connected with the cleo.
ton of the United States senator has
filed its report. The committee finds
that Howard E. Wright, speaker of the
assembly, received from U. 8. Grant,
Jr., through his political manager, Mil
ton J. Green, 5000 as a gift and $3.50 as
loan; that Wright, prior to his election,
deceived John D. Spreckles and w. s.
Leake to secure their support for the
speakership, and that by promising to
vote for Robert N. Bulla for United
States senator he secured Bulla's sup
port for the speakership. 1t} %pl.H
# The report further states that Milton
J. Green, the duly appointed and &C.
credited agent Of u. S. Grant, Jr., ex-
pended large sums of money, exceeding
in the aggregate $4,000, but the exact
amount, of which is, to the committee
uil: GOWN, to secure the election of a
Rel 4;ican Leg stature. The commit
..n.~'.",.nt i.elr to the Asse,n..,.
First-Tha1 the conduct of Howard
Wright, speaker Of the assembly, as
above set forth, be held to b. reprehen.
sille in an extreme degree. and that no
mere censure on the part Of the as.
se,nbly can meet the requirements Of
Justice, but the matter Of adequate
punishment be left entirely in the as.
sembly without recommendation from
the committee. =:
Second-That the expenditure Of
large sums Of money in aid of the candi.
dacy of United States senator in the
manner above set forth is wrong and
reprehensible in that it is calculated to
corrupt morals, to debauch tho political
system, to deter; poor men of ability
) from entering upon : senatorial cam.
paign and to give to the rich. an unwar.
ranted and unjustifable advantage over
men of equal ability and qualifications
but Of limited means. .":,. .t.'
That the receiving of money by legis.
lative candidates from probable sena-
torial candidates, either directly or in.
directly, in aid of their own candidacy,
is reprehensible for the same reasons.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-31
EACAN INTENSELY DRAMATIC
Commissary General Testifies
in His Own Behalf.
HIS LANGUAGE WAS UNSUITABLE
Extreme Provocation 1t tho Charges Of
General Miles the Apparent Line
Of His Defense.

WAsHNaToN,' Jan. 27.-The days
feature of the proceedings before the
Eagan courtmartial was the testimony,
dramatic in many parts in its quiet in
tensity, Of Commissary General Eagan
himself. When his name was called he
rose, and, standing before the witness
chair, raised his right hand, took the
oath administered by the judge advo-
cate and at first related his army career.
As he proceeded in his testimony it be-
came apparent that the line Of defense
would be justification and extreme
provocation. finally bringing ON seri-
GUS nervous condition which rendered
him unfit for business and made him in
q degree
irresponsible for His Acts.
The presidents order Of immunity, it
was also made evident, would be relied
on as applicable to General Eagan's
testimony before the war commission
and that therefore the courtmartial had
no proper. jurisdiction Of tho case.
When General Eagan began the story
of General Miles aspersions on him he
raised his voice somewhat and spoke
with great earnestness, though with
perfect enunciation. In speaking of the
criticisms of the newspapers, which he
said had been called forth by General
Miles testimony, his manner was in
tensely dramatic and impressive. His
eyes filled with tears and his voice
trembled and the impression he left
with many was decidedly favorable.
After the court adjourned several mem.
bcrs shook his hand and in a friendly
wav asked Of his health.
NEW YORK. Jan. 28.-General George
i. Greene died Of old age at Morristown.
~. j., at 10 a., nj. He leaves three sons,
General Francis v. Greene. &C. S.
Greene. Jr., and Major Charles Greene.
u. S. A. retired. General Greene grad
uated at the United States militarv
academy at West Point in 1928. H.
retired in 1855, hut entered the army
again in 1862 and served through the
war. III g.. - :"