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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-12-14

Help is needed at once when per-
sons life is in danger. A neglected
cough Or cold may soon become serious
and should be stopped at once. One
Minute Cough Cure quickly cures coughs
and colds and the worst cases of Group,
bronchitis, grippe and other throat and
lung troubles. For sale by P..I. Flaherty,
Drug Store, Island Pond.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-12-14

When the stomach is tired cat IL
must have a resi-. bat Ne can't live with
out food: Kodol Dyspepsia Cure ''di-
gests what you eat" 80 that you can eat
all the good food YOU want while It is
restoring the digestive organs to health.
1t is the only preparation that digests
all kinds of food. For sale by L. j.
Flaherty, Drug Store, Island Pond.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-12-14
ESSEX County 9srala.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER II, 1900.
Murders In Essex County.

The first murder in Essex county and
the last one were marked with peculiar
features that would render the trial of
each case interesting. The first the case
of State VS.. Allen was distinguished for
its exceedingly intricate details of cir
cumstantial evidence, and case that
gave great opportunity for skill and
manpuvring in its investigation. The
last one seems to have been attended
with circumstances of peculiar ferocity
and of such malevolence as to lead to
the hope that the faculties of one or
the other engaged i'll the alteration
were in some WAY blunted. The Allen
case was attended with more than
usual interest and excitement. Reuben
c. Benton and the elder Haywood prose-
cuted the case and Burns & Fletcher
defended. The charge was poisoning.
The Jury was out considerable time and
at last rendered verdict of not guilty.
In the early stages of the investigation
it was thought generally that the re-
respondent was guilty, but the trial dis
sipated that impression. These muir
ders, with three others which did not
turn ont to be murders, are the only ia
tai encounters that are now brought to
memory as having occurred in the
county, which seems to be remarkable
record considering the uncultured con-
dition of the county and its bordering
on foreign countries. 1t has been, con-
sidering all its conditions, remarkably
peaceful. Its early settlers were dis
turbed less than would be expected
from locality so exposed. The greatest
stir or excitement it ever experienced
was when its militia was called out to
join New Hampshire men in suppress
ing a rebellion in the Indian territory.
1t was claimed that the line between
this country and Canada extended
through the most northerly part of what
is now New Hampshire, and that in
some way the territory OF that northerly
point was not included in either gov
eminent, so that there was a territory
containing about 30 inhabitants not
embraced in any government. A writ
of execution was issued from one of the
state courts of New Hampshire against
the inhabitants of that territory and the
sheriff went up and attempted to serve
it, but the inhabitants fell on him. bea
and bruised him, and drove him out
This was the occasion for calling out the
militia. The controversy was soon at
ter settled and the boundary line o
New Hampshire fixed where it now is.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-12-14
ESTATE OF WILLIAM II. DARLING.
STATE OLE VERMONT nsrRIcr 1,r 10 /,

- ! y 4 II vi ESSEN.
In Probate Court held at Guildhall, in and
for said District on the Goth day of November
A. n. 900, Daphene Darling. Admin stratrix
of the estate OF William II. Darling, late
of Concord, in said District. deceased makes
application to said Court tor license to sell
all OF the real estate 81 said deceased situat-
ed in Concord in said District, representing
that the sale thereof is necessary for the pay
ment of the debts of said deceased and the
expenses of administration of his estate.
Whereupon, it is ordered by said Court
that said application be referred to q session
thereof to'6e held at the Probate Office, in
Guildhall. on the Sth day of December A. H.
1900, for hearing and decision thereon; and
it is further ordered, that all persons interest
ed be notified hereof by publication of notice
of said application and order thereon, three
weeks successfully in the Essex County Her
aid, a newspaper published at Island Pond
in this State, and which circulates in the
neighborhood of those interested, before said
time Of hearing, that they may appear at
said time and place, and, il they see cause, oh
icct thereto.
By the Court.
Nov. % ROBERT CHASE Judge.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-12-14

The cigarette law passed by the gem
eral assembly and approved by the gov
ernor goes into effect January l. This
law does not, as many supposed it did,
prohibit the manufacture Of cigarettes
nor restrict their sale, except to persons
under 81 years of age. A penalty of
Imprisonment for 80 days and fine of
$50 is to be imposed upon those who
sell or give away cigarettes or cigarette
paper to all who have not attained their
majority.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-12-14
ESTATE OF MCPHERSON WARNER.

The undersigned, having been appointed by
the Hon. Probate Court for the District OF
Essex commissioners. to receive. examine,
an adjust all claims and demands OF all per
sons against the estate of Nickerson Warner,
late OF Brighton in said district. deceased
and all claims exhibited in offset thereto
hereby give notice that viii meet Tor
the purposes aforesaid at the office of the
Bartlett Co. on the 31st day OF December
1900. and 3Oth day OF April, 1901 from q
a. m. until I O'Clock p. m. each of said days
and that six months from the 18th day oi
November A. D., 900. is the time limited by
said ourtfor said creditors to present their
claims to MS for examination and allowance
Dated at Brighton this 23rd day of No
Vember 4. H. 1900.
Porter II. Dale,l Commissioners
81 l.. NJ. Bartlett,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-12-14
Worlds Champion,

81 tried many remedies to cure piles"
writes w. r. Smith, of Latham, H.,
"but found no relief till used Bucklen's
Arnica Salve. | have not been troubled
with piles since" It's the only cham
pion pile cure on earth and the best
salve in the world. % cents per box
guaranteed by j. W. Thurston. drug
o,;.t
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-12-14

Among the influential men ia the
last house of representatives the Argus
places Hon. +. ID. Hale Of this county
first on the list.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-12-14

Now is the time when Group and lung
troubles prove rapidly fatal. The only
harmless remedy that produces immedi-
ate results is one Minute Cough Cure.
1t is very pleasant to take and can be
relied upon to quickly cure coughs, colds
and all lung diseases. 1t will prevent
consumption. For sale by P.J. Flaherty,
Drug Store, Island Pond.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-12-14
AFAMILY STANDBY.
Oswego, Y. Y. Dec. 10, 1893

Oswego, y. Y, Dec. 10, 1899.
Downs Elixir is a family standby
with us, and has been for twenty years.
1t is our unfailing refuge from all colds
and pulmonary troubles. My children
have been raised on it practically.
Further recommendation from me would
be superfluous. Wishing you the COM
pliments of the season, ! am, sincerely
yours, a. Ii. Cot'NN ELL
All druggists refund the money if it
does not cure any cough, cold, or lung
trouble.
- Ask your dealer for the Household
Almanac for 1901, free.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-12-14

Time and pluck have finally accom-
plished the passage of the canteen and
oleomargarine bill in the national
House, provided their progress is not
retarded in the Senate.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-12-14

Geu. Egan is disposed of aid the
administration is one Miles further adj
vanced.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-12-14

The Boston Herald says interested
patriots want the war taxes retained
about where the man wanted the boil"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-25
She Won 1t.

young lady in my district won the
most difficult wager made in that sec
tion," observes Representative Lacey,
of Iowa, who contributed to the after
election gossip which always RACES for
week or two after the beginning OF
a short session. You know there is
always hard fight in my district,
and the democrats had me beaten up
to election day, and even to election
night until the very time when the
vote was announced. Generally, in
years gone by there has been consid-
cradle betting. This year more of the
wagers were laid on my majority, a
favorite figure being about 500 The
young lady referred to had been about
my headquarters, where she had some
knowledge of what was going on. She
made an even wager that my majority
would be $500. 1t seemd like pre-
posterous wager but she won It, /
had 3,144 votes to spare over my OPP
ponent, the largest majority had hao
previous being 1,471. Washington
Post.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-25
Boy Was Seen In Company With
Two Men.
REWARD OF $4,000 IS OFFERED.
Will Give $1,000 for the Apprehension
of the kidnapers-Boy's Mother in a
Critical Condition From Fear-De-
tectives Have Been Hired.

Fort Dodge, Dec. 22.-The 9-year-
old son of Louis Tonhose, of Judd, a
small town about ten miles east Of
here, was kidnapped Tuesday. The
father has hired detectives, and it is
expected there will be startling devel-
opments. The father heard yesterday
afternoon that the boy was last seen
in the company of two men.
Tonhose is one of the large land
holders of this county. His wife is
now said to be in critical condition
because of her fear that the boy is
held somewhere for ransom. The kid
napers are supposed to be two men
who were at the house Tuesday after
noon and represented themselves as
book agents. The father has offered a
reward of $500 for the return Of the
boy, or $1,000 for the apprehension Of
the kidnapers.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-25
TEXT OF THE CHINESE
NOTE MADE PUBLIC
Referred, Among Other Things, to Dis.
patch An Extraordinary to Berlin
and Apologize.

Washington, Dec. 22.-The state de-
partment today made public the text
of the joint note of the powers to
China. The official statement follows
Department of State, Washington:
The following English version. which
is understood to be in substantial
equivalence with the French text of
the note to be addressed to the govern,
ment of China, as agreed by the rep
resentatives of cooperating powers at
Picking, December 4, 1900, and SUISSE
quently amended, before its signature
as follows:
During the months of May, June,
July and August, of the current year,
serious disturbances broke out in the
northern provinces of China, in which
atrocious crimes, unparalleled in his
history and outrages against the law
of nations, against the laws of human
ity and against civilization, were COM
mitted under particularly odious cir
cumstances. The statement then
enumorates the various crimes per-
petrated, and continues:
''Inasmuch as China has recognized
her responsibility and expressed re-
greet, and evinced desire to see the
end put to the situation created by the
aforesaid disturbances, the powers
have determined to accede to her re-
quest upon irrevocable conditions
enumerated below, which they deem
indispensable to expiate the crimes
committed and to prevent a recur-
renee of them. Dispatch to Berlin
of an extraordinary mission headed
by the imperial prince, in order to ex-
press the regrets of his majesty, the
emperor of China and the Chinese gov
eminent for the assassination of his
eNcellency, the late Baron Won Kettle
Ter, minister from Germany.
".2. The erection on the spot of as
assination of a commemorative monu-
ment BETTING the rank of the deceas-
ed, and bearing the inscription in
Latin, German and Chinese languages
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-25
Jessie Lincoln Beckwith Sc.
cures a Divorce.
FACT JUST LEAKED OUT.
Sequel to the Lincoun.Beckwith Ro-
nance Was Nine Days Wonder
Tale Comes Out in Court at Mt.
Pleasant Over Harlan Estate.

Mt Pleasant, Dec. 22.-As sequel
to the elopement of Jessie Lincoln,
daughter of Robert T. Lincoln, with
Warren Beckwith, football player,
baseball professional, Spanish war
volunteer, and now railroad brake
man, comes the information that the
formerly devoted couple are now di-
vorced. Young Beckwith is twirling
the brakes on the Burlington line,
while his former wife and infant
daughter are quarantined at New
York on account of an attack of scar
let fever.
How 1t Became Known.
The disclosure that the Beckwiths
had been divorced came in a suit at
Mt. Pleasant, by one Whitford, a
nephew of Senator Harlan, against
Mrs. Robert 7. Lincoln, a daughter
of Senator Harlan for services
rendered the estate. Mrs. Lincoln
was wanted as witness and her in
ability to be present brought out the
story. 1t is said divorce was grant
ed on account of desertion and non
support, but the records of Mt. Pleas
ant show no such record and the
friends of the Lincoln family in Chi,
cago express surprise at the report.
He Says 1t Is True.
1t now develops, however that Mrs.
Beckwith had applied for divorce
which was granted. There is no rec.
ord of the case in the courts here
Beckwith, who lives at Creston, and
is employed as brakeman on the
granted on the grounds OF desertion
and non-support.
The Elopement.
The romance thus ended aroused
much interest in Chicago in 1897
Miss Lincoln had met Beckwith in
Iowa, while she was visiting the fam
lily of Senator Harlan. her grandfather
and had become smitten with his
prowess on the football field at lowe
Wesleyan college and insisted on mar
rying him, despite protests of her fam
lily. After the elopement Mrs. Beck
with returned to the home of her fam
lily, but soon joined her husband, who
took readily to employment as pro
fessional baseball player. Mrs. Beck
with is said to have left him before
he took service in the United State!
army in Cuba. While in the servic,
he received news of the birth of
daughter, and obtained furlough t.
visit his wife, but attempts at recon
Citation are said to have been futile
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-25

Prouty, and holding the adoption of
the new code, did not abrogate pro-
ceedings for the violation of an injunc-
ton The injunction is the same as
II granted under the new code for the
re-enactment is said to be in reality
but a continuance of the old law
changed in wording but SO far as the
prohibitory part and that relating to
injunction is concerned not changed
in purpose. The lower court is order
led to proceed in accordance with the
opinion.
Chiesa was enjoined in 1895 from
selling intoxicating liquor in Polk
county. Information was filed in De-
cember, 1899, showing the injunction
had been violated. Chiesa filed de.
murrer, based on the grounds that the
law provides no penalty for violation
of an injunction granted prior to the
adoption of the code of 1897. This
was sustained in the Polk county
court.
Holding of the Court.
The supreme court holds that had
the legislature repealed the law under
which the injunction was granted, and
not re-enacted practically the same
law. IT. might be said the decree was
Iabrogated. But the repeal and stimuli
taGeous re-enactment of substantially
the same statutory provision, is to be
construed as a continuation and not a
repeal of the original statute.
Defendants Contention.
1t was contended by the defendant
that the re-enacting statute must be
the same as the original to make this
rule hold, but the supreme court holds
thai as the prchibitory part of the law
| is the same and there is a manifest
purpose to continue the old law, the
ire-eDactment does not appeal even tho
the wording is changed.
Another Point.
The point is also made that as long
as the prohibitory law is not repealed
| it would be illogical to think the legis-
lature intended to take away the pro-
visions regarding the injunction.
Victory for Temperance.
The opinion was written by Judge
Deemer and reviews the case at great
length. 1t means victory for the
Temperance people, in that it provides
a penalty for the violation since the
new code went into effect of an in
junction against the unlawful sale of
| Intoxicating liquors granted prior to
| its adoption.
| Affects All Saloons.
The decision affects hundreds of
| similar cases turnout the state.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-25
SAYS 1T WILL STAND.
Senator Titus Confident Amendment
Will Be Put in Force.

Des Moines, Dec. 21.-The supreme
court will get chance to pass on the
biennial election amendment in some
form before many weeks. If the case
can be got before the court on some
extraordinary proceedings before the
close of the year it will be done, as
the lawyers are ready to proceed and
argue the case, but if that cannot be
done some one of the numerous cases
will be rushed thru and advanced so
that the court can hear the matter
early in January At the most it is
expected officials will be in doubt only
a few days after the critical time for
making changes in January. Both At
torney General Remley and his success
sor, Senator Mullan, are deeply inter-
ested in the case and Senator Titus,
the author of the amendment, is also
here looking after the matter. Sena-
tor Titus recently prepared careful
analysis of the case and full statement
of his views on the mooted questions
and sent out a circular containing this
statement to many who are interested
in it. He has received many replies
from those who have examined his
statement and without exception ev-
cry lawyer who has studied the mat
ter agrees with him that the so-called
defects in the manner of the passage
of the amendment are not fatal. Some
question has been raised about the re-
lation of this amendment to the pro-
hibitory amendment, which was de-
clared not in force by the supreme
court some years ago, but Senator I'll
tus declares there is no parallel be-
tween them and that the court need
not reverse itself in the prohibitory
case to sustain this amendment.
81 am confident" said Senator Titus
today, "that the amendment will be
declared in force ard that the court
vii: decide that the course of the
amendment was sufficiently clear to
satisfy the requirements of the consti-
tuition. AS to the allegation that the
amendment will extend the terms of
officers expiring next month it is clear
that the court will decide that the
plain intent and meaning of the law
shall prevail. We want to get the SUI
preme court to pass on 1T Just as soon
as possible and believe that the court
will not require the people to do this
all over again"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-25
A Night Of Terror.

awful anxiety was felt for the wild
ow of the brave General Burnham, Of
Machias, Me-, when the doctors said
she could not live till morning."
writes Mrs. S. II. Lincoln, who attend
ed her that fearful night. "All thought
she must soon die from pneumonia,
but she begged for DR.. Kings New
Discovery, saying that it had more
than once saved her life, and cured
her, of Consumption. After three small
doses she slept easily all night, and its
further use completely cured her.
This marvellous medicine is guaranteed
to cure all Throat, Chest and Lung
Diseases. Only soc and S1.O0. Trial
bottles free at Clark 4 Mollison's drug
store.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-25
Engineer Killed in a Wreck at
Cedar Rapids.
FRIGHTFULLY sCALDED
News Spread Like Wildfire and a
Large Crowd Collected-Engineer
Finally Taken From the Wreck and
Conveyed to the Morgue.

Cedar Rapids, Dec. 21.-There was
frightful wreck on the Chicago &
Northwestern yards here yesterday
evening shortly before 9 o'clock, a
west bound freight train colliding
head-on with switch engine of the
same company. Engineer j. w. Robb,
of Clinton, of the switch engine, was
killed and two members of the freight
train crew were slightly injured. The
switch engine was almost totally de-
molished, and the freight engine was
badly damaged. The cause of the ac-
cident has not yet been ascertained.
Spread Like Wildfire.
The news spread like wildtire and in
a very few minutes large crowd of
people had assembled at the scene of
the wreck. 1t was wierd looking
sight BY the dim light of the half a
dozen or more lanterns, and thru the
escaping steam of the two great loco
motives, only portions of the disman-
tied engines could be seen. Ready
and willing hands were in the cab of
the switch engine. working with might
and main to rescue the engineer, who
was pinned down in the wreckage,
with the hot steam pouring out over
him. 1t was hard task in the dim
light, and it was some little time be-
fore his body could be extricated, plac-
ed on a plank and taken safely to the
ground 1t is believed that he was
almost instantly killed, for so far as
known at the present time, he was
never heard to utter a sound.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-25
GuNBoAT ASHORE.
Not Believed to Have Been Damaged
Heavy Storm on Atlantic Coast.

Norfolk, Va, Dec. 21.-A severe
storm prevails today on the coast be-
tween Capes Hatteras and Henry.
The wind is blowing forty miles an
hour and is increasing hourly. The
schooner Jennie Hall is ashore south
of Cape Henry, and the captain and
seamen are drowned. All small crafts
have sought shelter. Heavy rains ac-
companied the storm all along the
Virginia coast, Snow is reported at
Charlotte, North Carolina.
The gunboat Annapolis went ashore
last night at me mouth of the western
branch. Tugs are endeavoring to pull
her off. 1t is not believed she is
much damaged
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-25
Many Others
BOLDEST INCIDENT
OF THE BOER WAR
Dewet, Nearly EncircIed by the Brit.
ish Columns, Made Dash for Lib
erty-situation Was Desperate.

Bloemfontein, Dec. 21.-The details
of Dewet's escape from the encircling
British columns show it to have been
one of the boldest incidents of the
war. When Haasbroek's command
Joined Dewet on the 18th, some fifteen
miles east of Thabanchu, Knox was
only about an hours march distant,
and the Beers situation appeared des-
perate. but Dewet was equal to the
occasion, dispatching Haasbroek west
ward to make feint at Victoria Mex,
DeWet prepared to break thru the Bril-
fish columns at Springhau Mex pass,
about four miles of broad, fiat unbrok-
en- ground. AT the entrance were two
fortified posts, while artillery was
posted eastward watching the Beers.
Suddenly magnificent spectacle was
presented when the whole Boer army
of $500 men started at gallop in open
order thru the Mex. President Steyn
and Peitfourie led the charge and De-
wet brought up the rear. The British
guns and rifles doomed and ratified in
cessantly.
How It Was Done.
The Beers first tried the eastward
route. but encountering artillery they
diverged and galloped to the foot of a
hill to the westward, where the fire of
only a single post was effective. The
whole maneuver. was piece of mag
nificent daring and it's success was
complete, in spite of the loss of a
fifteen FOUNDER and twenty-five pris-
.oners. The British force was detach-
ed after Haasbroek came in contact
with his command at nightfall The
burghers scattered and the Welsh yoe-
many galloped among the retreating
Beers, using their revolvers and the
butt ends of their rifles with great eff
feet.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-25
TO PENSION MIL
WAUKEE EMPLOY ES.
Another Railroad Will Inaugurate a
System of eIpfulness-Wiii At.
feet 25,ooo or 10000 Employees.

Chicago, Dec. PA project for
pensioning employees and paying bene-
fits in cases of sickness, disability or
death is under consideration by the
directors of the Chicago, Milwaukee &
st. Paul railroad. The arrangement
contemplates assessing the employees
for only part-probably half-of the
funds necessary to carry out the sys-
TEN, the rest of the expense to be
borne by the company. If it is finally
adopted it will affect from $4,000 to
10000 employees.