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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-04
s-7-7777-77--77
"REMINISCENCES OF DANA.
John swinton Relates Interesting
stories Of the Great Editor.

John swinton, who was an editorial
writer on the Sun during the first
twenty years OF Charles A. Dana's con.
troll of that paper. gives some additional
"reminiscences OF Mr.. Dana in the Inde-
pendent. He says;
guess that any reader OF the Sun Of
his time would be astonished by hearing
him utter this remark. or by hearing any
this paper with God Almighty and the
Judgment day every day YOU live; and
that's the only way To edit paper
Yet, this utterance was Dana's, and Is
II not a note OF warning and OF terror ia
all editors3 Again, he once said Tell
the truth always 80 as TO shame the devil
every time. He hardly ever made any
suggestion TO me about articles. but /
had and vet have a note from him rum
ming thus; III seems TO me that DR. Me
kim's view OF hell might be- interesting
a. the subject OF sunday leader, +. s.
Hell is not enough thought OF" He liked
some piety In his paper az times Once
"Rehglon." and when he had seen the
proof OF Il he came 10 my desk and said
H. says this isn't orthodox" l replied
that Il was solid orthodoxy. We'll
said he. I'm ask l.. 10 look at It." And
after "A while he came back; ITS ortho-
dox. aud good leader for sunday. In
Nina d' he saia one day why. It's All
right. I'm more than half communist
myself ! might quote from many OF
Mr.. DauRs notes Ufn other memoranda
Speaking OF newspapers he said 49, Too
much ~ them lack Individuality" ana
again he said, Newspapers are too much
controlled by their business and financial
Interests / speak so much here about
this editor because no was perhaps the
most interesting one among the several
famous editors whom I have known intl-
mAteiV one time, when talking about
hts Fuurieristic ruminatiops Ia his early
DAYS at Brook Farm. he remarked.
When ! got through with my study Of
Fourierfsn was so confused that 7
could not tell whether Il was the series
that distributed the harmouics or the
farmOnics that distributed the series "
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-04

Less. Than three years ego roe Ainndike
seemed 90 fsF away ihEt even spat-hearts
"a Anrg snk ~ the pioneer strain tesi-
tated before setting out across tie savage
frante1 ChilcoaS paHg To-day news rearhss
she states from DswSnn cay within *
days This ~ the fengsd- IL new aiHcpvNr-
los ~ god are nnaaf, IS shore b. every
reason 10 believe they VII ~. aee years
hence Cape Nome newspapers via be paa-
Nghinw rfeEs dispatches nBt w ahn sire,
ard ihe dally ou,put - ore from Tho kigu-
axe region Wiu BE- known on WaIl atrest
almost Aa soon IS guatsf h paWaan. &sw
York Commercial
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became More Necessary.


The gold discoveries OF fsig and the
great influx OF emigrauts into California
which followed made the necessity OF
quicker communication between Eastern
civilization and the Pacific slope tenfold
more urgent than Il was when Senator
Gwin obtained from Mr.. Flchlin the out
line OF the pony express system. and the
senator bent ALI HIS energies to furthering
the agitation for the establishment Of the
pony express across the American desert
Whether or not there Is considerable dis
agreement on minor details. the principal
historians or this important and piciur-
esque enterprise are agreed "a TO the
main features Of Us origin and progress.
Col Henry Inman ard. Col William r.
Cody Joint authors Of THE Great Salt
Lake Trail" and W E. Bailey have con-
tribute. 70 tho literature Of the frontier
interesting and thrilling accounts Of the
brief but exciting history of the pony cx-
press In che Century magazine Mr. Bat
Icy says Senator Gwin introduced in con-
gress n bill providing Tor the establish
mont ~ a letter express 20 he run weekly
between -. Louis and San Francisco over
the trail known To- emigrants as the Cen
trial route This bill was entered OF
record In January, 1875, and made provis-
ION for payment 81 S,eo compensation on
the part Of the government for the round
trip,
The measure was buried IN congress,
bat the agitation continued NTH increas-
INK success the aext Eve years and thcn
senator GNin ana Mr. Russell. senior
PARTNER ~ the frm ~ Russell Major a
wardeH, proprietorS OF the Overland staEa
Nue met io Washington The result Of
this conferences was q pledge on the part
OF Mr. RasseI 20 organize and operate the
first pony express Tine In America This
was 70 run between 81 Joseph, No and
sacramento, tbs distance % Dc covered Ia
ton 3aS&
Wager ON the speed.
Another authority states that William
H. R1sseg made a wager ~ s1Qa 00 THAT
his rfltrs eoul3 accomplish tHis marvel
out seat. The total distance 90 be COW
cred Was iitt.c less than 2aN miles. A.
enrainE ta the records THIS Initial iTir
was made De- uiHc days and seventeen
hours leaving a margin 81 seven hours
20 the goo3
va h.s entertaining artlc'e NJ Bailey
sprra.t.sesa the cd8esal schedule ana record
or the Hlst ruu o' the pony cSpreF%
As plan A n@de
ST resapA Mo- Iseft % NJ Ar-B
fst-saN lake fTfg Ar = fn AgrIf
siS-tarscn city NeV A. e 3. M A1rN e
ste- -varnerta. Cnl. A.. a ni AufH IS
sss-SAn Efanclseo o.. AZ. l'1s b m Ar-u IA
ri,s rtaeys from ST. 3 sspn ard : ga
rststs started simultaneously ana .heir de-
rarture was celebrated in trisa riauee-
manner With tna applause as Ihe endrs
gopulace ~ hatE ends u 1Ge lire The
ss.ouany was known rs the Central o,er-
land. California s p.kes Peak Exrress.
and VAS 81 active operation sixteen
.ocntas during whcA 81 enteilcA upon It's
rro0ristors 1u expenditure g. s-n@a or
EHS 80 fcss --Fn STA cvttrs irrfr.- ft~
rerafar ns n.a.,- expense vas So sa la
aaditicn &c tA.s. i' pAld cot SIaa..oc IN wsS-
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k-lleaasNHfg Dawn
We aar- Together ~ harg srra r.fsl7
jast as ya1 caoese. ia tae eoHlas e4a.
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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-04
The most perfect home
beverage ever brewad.

Two dozen half-rint bstsies delivered
20 any part Of the city. tln. Tel. nai-
nirr -
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-12-14
L.unenburg.

The Woman's Club met with Miss
White Tuesday afternoon Dec. 4th. 1t
was an adjourned meeting. Programme:
Reading, Miss Barnard; Music, Mrs.
Mabel Balch; Reading, Mrs. Wright.
The regular meeting was held Tuesday
of this week with Mrs. Flora Balch.
Programme: Quotations; Paper, The
reformation, Mrs. Ellen Bowker; Music
Reading, Miss White; Reading, the
death of the Cynic, Miss Bell; Current
events.
The selectmer are repairing the town
hall, George Parker doing the work.
Rev. Daniel Onstott gave the third
lecture in the Woman's Club Course,
taking AS his subject the "Battle of
Waterloo Monday evening to a good
sized audience. He spoke of twelve
mistakes which Napoleon made which
caused his defeat on that memorable
day. He said there We're twenty such
mistakes in that one battle. At several
times the speaker was highly dramatic
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-12-14
West Concord.

O. b. Cutting has superior assert
ment of Christmas goods this year. in
Guiding some elegant boxes stationery,
fancy goods in great variety, albums,
willow baskets, toys, games, books, etc.
Now is the time to get new century
diary. Various styles and prices.
Those wishing to obtain the hes value
for their money should not omit calling
at S. Moody's store, where can be seen
unusually attractive articles that he has
Just received from market, including
Watches clocks, jewelry, sterling silver
novelties, cutlery, ETC., on which special
low pri, es are quoted. Any OF the goods
displayed in his store will make hand
some, serviceable, appreciable presents.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-12-14

and held the audience in the closest at
tention. Mr.. Onstott Is a tine speaker
aud has many demands on his time -
ing from here 10 lecture in Moburu.
Mass. Tuesday evening, thence to Bur
lington to lecture at the University.
Mrs. Moulton has the teachers 10
board during the winter term.
Miss Annette Bell will have for sale a
number Of useful and artistic articles
for the Christmas holidays.
States Attorney Hale was called TO
Guildhal ON official business the first Of
last week.
Horace Wilson, who has been sick for
nearly year, died at the home Of his
brother Thomas last week "Wednesday
morning. Ills funeral was held at his
brothers home on Friday afternoon
Dec. 6ts. Roy. Mr.. Worthley officiating.
The funeral of Philander lIartwell.
who died at the hospital at Burlington,
was held at the Methodist Church
Thursday afternoon and the remains
were taken to the Baptist Hill Cemetery
for interment.
Mr.. Harding of Maine is to teach the
winter term of the higher department of
school in the village.
Several friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Mar
tin Burt gave them "a serenade Satur-
day evening Dec. LIST. which was well
attended. The occasion was pleasant
one TO all.
NJ. ID. Bowker is putting in large
line of Christmas goods which he will
sell at reasonable prices. Give him {
call
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-12-14
AMONG OUR NEIGHBOURS.
Bloomfield.

The village schools began Monday,
Mrs. Josie Dolley boarding the teachers.
w. N. Baldwin and wife are the happy
parents of girl, born Dec. 10.
Our butter maker, Timothy Casey,
won the second prize at the Dairymen's
Association meeting held at Lancaster
last week.
The Episcopal mission is closed for
the winter.
Melvin Fuller has taken job to haul
pulpwood for H. B. Hinman.
j. II. Beattie recently sold his span of
driving horses to parties in So Paris, Me.
School commenced in Stratford last
Monday with Prof. F. b. Flanders as
principal, and Miss Mary Cotter of Man
chester, N. H., and Miss Eve Whalen of
Bethlehem, N. H., as teachers.
II. A. Gardner has taken spruce log
ging job near his farm OF |. +. Jacobs of
West Stewartstown.
j. c. Hutchins has about 600 cords OF
it. wood to haul this winter from his
Brunswick farm.
| Danforth & Stevens have sold their
CRANKY lands and mill property to the
VanDyke Co.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-12-14
Recognition Refused.

There was one man among the vari-
Gus candidates for railroad commissioner
that deserved the appointment by his
long aud faithful service with the board
and that man was Alfred +. Watson Of
Hartford. lie had been clerk of the
board long enough to he perfectly ia
miliar with all the details of the work,
and it was a step in the line of civil
service reform when Gov. Smith adj
vanced him TO position on the board.
For the past two years he has been one
of the most active workers on the board
and the last report was practically com.
piled by him. lie had every reason to
expect a disappointment as his work had
been satisfactory to all and the Governor
knew his capabilities. The Governor
also knew that he had never had II
warmer political friend than Mr.. Wat
son from the time of his first political
victory up to the last, but he threw all
considerations of friendship and meri,
aside and declined to appoint him.
Gov. Stickney was heralded four years
ago as the young mans candidate, but
up to date the young men have had nc
recognition from his hands. The young
men were insulted when Jack Mimm.
was made chief of the Governors stat
and once more the Governor has turned
a deaf ear to their request and left of
from the board one of the best men TO
the position in Vermont.-St. Johnshur,
Caledonian.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-12-14

We presume that there are some peo-
pie in New England who do not see the
Boston Herald from day to day, or from
Sunday to Sunday. 1t >hould be mat
ter of regret, however, that So good a
newspaper is not a part of the rea ing
matter which finds its way into the
family of every intelligent citizen of
New England. The character of the
paper is such as to commend itself to
people of refinement and culture-a
really high-class publication. In its
editorial page are discussed all the top
les of the day. Its news pages TEEN with
the latest stories of the worlds doings.
It's department experts contribute the
brightest thought in special lines. The
Boston Herald is a so an illustrated
newspaper-in the true sense of the
word, in contradistinction the paper
wi II pictures. There never has been so
good newspaper in New England as
the Boston Herald, and no New England
home should be without it. 1t is sold
by all newsdealers, and an order to have
it delivered at your home will meet with
a quick response if mt to the local
agent,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-12-14
A WOman'S Awful Peril.

"There is only one chance to save
your life and that is through an opera
ton" were the startling words heard by
Mrs. |. B. Hunt of Lime Ridge, Wis,
from her doctor after he had vainly
tried to cure her of frightful case OF
stomach trouble and yellow jaundice.
Gall stones had formed and she con-
stantly grew worse. Then she began to
use Electric bitters which wholly cured
her. It's wonderful stomach, liver and
kidney remedy. Cures dyspepsia, loss
of appetite. Try it. Only so cents.
Guaranteed. For sale by j. w. Thurs
ton, druggist.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-12-14
COlebrOOk, N. h.

Mrs. 7. a. Ramsey died Sunday
night.
Rev. w. +. Ineson who has been con-
fined to his house with severe cold is
now able to be out.
Charles Martin and Allen Moves have
contracted to cut and haul 100000 feet
spruce timber, which is to be manufac-
tured at Hammond & Stevens mill.
We saw mmberman the other day
who said he had travelled ten miles
without being able to find pair of
oxen. A half century ago nearly every
farmer had yoke of cattle. The adj
vent of moving machines has had much
to do with substituting horses for oxen.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-12-14
Norton.

The Ladies Guild of the st. Paul's
Church held chicken pie supper at the
Dew Drop Inn Saturday evening. Re
ceipts SOD.
Cameron Bros. have closed their Aver
ill min for repairs.
The Stetson House caught fire Mon
day night, causing some little excite
ment hut no great damage.
Mr.. and NJ +. j. Parsons and J. $.
Sweeney of Island Pond were in town
Saturday.
Ed. Nelson is llne from II hron
Academ Me-, for Il few VEGAS vacation.
X. A. Marsh of West Slewartstown,
n. H., was i'll town SATURDAY ot business.
Mrs. II. Ducharme e tritaiucd The
Ladies Guild last Wednesday.
Miss lnez Marsh, who has been al
tending the Island Pond II. gh school,
is home for the vacation.
Miss Currier has closed a very success.
full term of school at Averill, aud is en-.
gagged to teach the unfinished term at
Norton.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-12-14
Lexington and South Canaan.

Mrs. A. L. Holbrook is very sick.
James Enman, who was shot by
Belanger, leaves widow and two small
children. lie was generally known as
"Jim Flynn" which accounts for that
name being given him by some of the
papers. Belanger leaves, for the present
at least, wife and five children who
have applied to the town authorities for
assistance.
Will Noyes, who owns a piece of land
in Canaan through which the highway
passes that leads from the river road to
North Lexington and South Canaan
Hills, claimed damages (Which were not
paid him) on account of the altering of
the highway across his land. A few days
ago he felled large number of trees
across the road thereby blockading the
Hill people. The trouble we understand
has since been settled.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-12-14
Percy, N. II.

Mr.. and Mrs. Geo llouley visited at
p. }. O'Comor's last Sunday.
Mrs. Syrill Matteau visited Berlin
over Sunday.
{. A. Cole drove his team across
Christine Lake on Tuesday, the first
time this winter.
Mrs. Adelore Cloutier has gone to
Berlin to spend the winter with her
mother.
Miss Inez Needham visited at the
Diamond over Sunday.
Rev. II. +. Lennon of Coos was called
here one day last week.
}. }. McLoy from the NJ. c. r. is night
operator at the station here. Elmer
Briggs has been removed to Shelburne.
Grace +. O'Connor is away visiting
at Melvin Village for few days.
There are two cases of typhoid fever
in this village.
: Mrs. Ida Corbett of Norway. Me-. has
come to visit her husband, who is cook
ing in the woods for the p. l.. Co.
A course of lectures will be given in
the church here by the Rev. Richard
Barrett of New York City commencing
Saturday the 18th, closing the following
Tuesday. Subjects: Why am Cath
Ollie in the 10Th century. Company
keeping, marriages and divorces. Is one
church as good as another? Can man
forgive sin? Is the Lords Supper bread
only? The Atonement or Passion OF
Jesus, The Iope's power and iurisdic-
ton in the church. 1t is hoped that the
lecturer may be greeted by a. full house
as these lectures offer rare opportunity
to learn the teachings of the Catholic
Church, also to listen to very eloquent
speaker.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-12-14
Tortured A Witness.

Intense suffering was endured by wit
ness I. l.. Martin, of Dixie, Ky, before
he gave this evidence II coughed every
night until my throat was entirely raw
then tried DR. Kings New Discovery
which gave instant relief ! have used
it in my family for four years and rec
ommend it as the greatest remedy for
coughs, colds and all throat, chest and
lung troubles" 1t will stop the worst
cough, and not only prevents but abso-
lutely cures consumption. Price IL
cents and sl.00. Every bottle guaran.
teed. Trial bottles free at Thurston'
Drug Store.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-12-14
Canaan.

December 10, only is below zero!
Thomas p Judd died last Sunday
morning, aged "A years.
Miss Jessie Harris is quite sick.
John Fuller, who has been on the sick
list for six weeks, has gone to Boston
for medical advice and treatment
Robert A. Lynch of Boston arrived at
the Canaan House last Saturday night
with six boys and one girl. He is hope
fut of finding homes in this vicinity for
these children.
Mrs. A. @. Pottle arrived home Satur-
day night from Montreal, having been
there to assist in the care of her sister,
who is undergoing medical treatment.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-12-14

WANTED-To find case of scrofula,
eczema, salt rheum, piles open sores,
chatting, chapped hands Or lips that Lady
Poor's Ointment will not cure. Money
refunded if cures are not the result of
its use. Prices % cents. If your drug
gist does not have it, write James w.
Foster Co., Bath, N. H., and get pack.
age by mail. Stamps taken. For sale
bv J. w. Thurston, Island Pond, VT.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-12-14
CHRIsTMAs FEATURES.
The Boston sunday Journal VIII Have
Many Next SUNDAY.

@'aht -~tht summary
The Christmas number of the Boston
Sunday Journal, which viii he published
Dec. 10, will have many new d strik-
/ & features of holiday charac er.
Announcement is made of booklet of
Christmas stories written for the sun
day Journal by Mrs. Burton Harrison,
Harriet Prescott Spofford, W. W. ia
cobs aud other well known writers. The
Journal Junior, which has become ole
of the most popular of Juvenile papers,
and which is weekly feature of the
Sunday journal, will contain Christmas
stories and information especial in
terest to the children. The New Eng.
land Home Magazine, a supplement OF
the Sunday journal, will be made NJ
entirely of Chri ,tmas features handsome
ly illustrated in half.tone reproduc
ton of photographs. No New England
paper promises more in its Christ ma'
issue than the Boston journal
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-12-14

The Burlington Free Press announces
Gen. r. S. Peck's candidacy for the
relationship to succeed Hon. DIN Mer-
rill. In view of the business methods OF
the General, as disclosed before the
Legislative Investigation Committee of
1898, if there was to be a change we
hardly think the Vermont delegation in
Congress would endorse the General. In
view of the Presidents declaration that
all worthy officials are to be reappointed
there are no grounds for displacing Mr..
Merrill. He has good business capacity,
has made a good collector, and stands
we'll at Washington, and it has always
been the policy of the party since the
war to give worthy officials one reap
pointment at least; and as Mr. Merrill
has had only one-half of the old collec-
ton district for one term, we believe in
all fairness he should be reappointed,
and we believe further he will be.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-12-14

When you feel uncharitable towards
anybody give them a fair chance. Re-
solve yourself into a committee of the
whole, put up bright mirror, turn on
the lights and start the procession. Re
view your own acts as they pass along
on memory's walls. Be sure that you
comprise the whole audience for if you
invite others to view the spectacle they
may enjoy it more than You do. Be free
to comment on the acts and events of
your life as they pass before your eyes
and be as merry in places and as sad in
Others as you was when there enacting
if you can. If you will do this the vic.
tins of your uncharity will be relieved
and before the show is over you as a
committee will ask leave to rise and to
be excused from reporting progress
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-12-14
ESTATE OF MICHAEL SMITH.

The undersigned. having been appointed by
the Hon. Probate Court for the District OF
Essex. Commissioners, to receive, examine
and adjust all claims and demands of all
persons against the estate OF Michael
Smith, late OF Brighton, in said District.
deceased. and all claims exhibited in offset
thereto, hereby give notice that we will meet
for che purposes aforesaid at the Office OF
John w. Thurston the Goth day OF
December 1900. and the 3oth day of April
1901. from two O'Clock p. NJ. until four
O'Clock p. NJ. each of said days, and that
six months from the 31st day of Octo-
Der. A. D.. 1909. is the time limited by
claims to us for examination and allowance.
Dated at Brighton this 3rd day of Decem-
Der, A. ID. 1900.
j. w. Thurston.t ..
81 A. E Trac,-. SOmmlSslOnerS.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-12-14

ESTATE OF LUTHER LADD.

The undersigned, having been appointed by
the Hon. Probate Court for the District of
ESSEX. Commissioners, to receive, examine
and adjust all claims and demands of all per-
sons against the estate of Luther Ladd
late of Brighton in said District, deceased,
and all claims exhibited in offset thereto,
hereby give notice that we will meet for the
purposes aforesaid at the Office of :. ID. Hob
son on the 22nd day of December and 18th
day of April next, from l O'Clock p. NJ. until
O'Clock p. NJ. each Of said days, and that
six months from the 18th day of October
\. D. 1900 is the time limited by said Court
for said creditors to present their claims to
us for examination and allowance.
Dated at Brighton this 23rd day of Novem-
Der A. u. 900.
E. Bemis, | Commissioners
81 l.. f. Hobson,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-12-14
WILL OF CHARLES RICH.

STATE OF VERMONT. DISTRICT OF ESSEN SIS
In Probat, Court, held at Guildhali in
and for said district on the 9th day of Deem
Der A. d. 1900, an Instrument purportng to
be the last Will and Testament OF Charles
deceased, being presented to the Court by
Chas. NJ Rich. the Executor named therein
for Probate.
1t is ordered by said Court, that all persons
concerned therein be notified to appear at a
session of said Court to be held at the Pro.
bate Office in Guildha on the Goth day OF
December A D. 1900, and show cause il any
they may have, against the Probate OF said
will.
For which purposeitis further ordered, that
a copy Of the record of this order be published
three weeks successfully in the ESSEN COUNTY
HERALD, newspaper prin ted at Island
Pond. previous to said time appointed for
hearing.
BY the Court, Attest, -
Dec. IA. ROBERT CHASE. Iudge