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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-04-20
TREMENDOUS INCREASE.
How the Circulation Of the Boston Journal
HAS Grown.

People who appreciate the value of It
reliable, enterprising, readable, and in
every way up-to-date newspaper will he
glad to hear of the great growth in cir
culation and influence of the Boston
journal. Particularly noticeable has
been the increase of its constituency in
and around Boston, fact apparent to
every one who follows the course of
newspapers. The reason is simple-it
lies in the constant and persistent i'm
provement in the paper with the direct
purpose of pleasing the readers in the
homes, men and women of families.
The Boston Journal is putting forth
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-04-20
Spreads Like Wildfire,

When things are "the best they be,
come 1.-THE best selling" Abraham
Hare. Il leading druggist, Of Belleville,
O..'writes: .Eiectric Btters are the best
selling hitters | have handled in 20
years. You know why? Most diseases
begin in disorders of the stomach, liver,
kidneys. bowels, blood and nerves. Flee.
trio Bitters, tones up the stomach, re-
gnates liver kidneys and bowels, puri-
ties the blood, strengthens the nerves,
hence cures multtudes of maladies. II
builds up the entire system. Put new
life and vigor into any weak, Sickly, run
down man or woman. Price 80 cents.
Sold 10y j. W. Thurston, Druggist
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-04-20
Millions Given Away.

II is certainly gratifying to the public
to know Of one concern which l. not
afraid To I've generous. The proPrirtors
of Dir. Kings New Discovery Tor Con.
sumption, Coughs and Colds, hay" given
away over ten million trial bottles and
have the satisfaction of knowing it has
cured thousands of hopeless eases. A,th.
ma, Bronchitis, La Grippe and all Ihroa,
Chest and Lung diseases are surely cured
by it. Call on j. W. ThurSton, Drug
gist, and get free trial bottle. Rrgu
lar size soc and slo0. Every hottl,
guaranteed.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-04-20
Eear ExIl spfrits

EVIL spirits are held in great dread
hy the chinese, who believe them 10
bear special III will 10 the eldest son OF
the family and To delight In playing
unkud tricks upon him. To prevent
This the eldest son In one family was
named sixth Little Sister" the chlld's
parents evidently being under the i'm
preston that evil spirits could he de-
criycd rs To the sex OF the little one.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-04-20
A Horrible Outbreak

"Of large sores on my it'll" daughters
head developed into 4 ease ut Scaldhrad"
writes {. u. l>hill at Morgautown, Tenn.
hut Bucklru'S Aruica SalNc completely
cured her. It, a guaranteed cure for
Eczema. letter. Sat Ehrum. Pimrles.
Sores. Ulcers and Piles. only DE al
Thmslnu'>.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-04-20
A REnEDY STRAIGHT FRO1 NATURE 5
RkSHOp-CL OVERILLA

This agreeable preparation is composed
of red clover and other valuable altera-
aIves, tonic and blood purifying vege-
table remedies. 1t invigorates the nerv-
Gus system, stimulates the liver and
kidneys, helps the digestive organs, and
acts rs Il real good tonic. 1t cures dis
ease by building up the system. Sold
and recommended by j. W. Thurston,
Proprietor, the James W. Foster Co.,
Bath. y. II.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-04-20

'rtir'y uirh So iai Mr. Cuui, say,, tlia'
1.- atrrfarH Gee mii.F- llt. iuN >l>,,m iu
hHfn liIaa ~n.,uI usf uuu b- mair.
laea haF. Case ,-aH,--l1iaU ui b. and rau
iHKr unna ipr many wears. 10 ~.-.n> tu
ma. think 10 would De-. imlau,ltui to
a.rm'' lnr,lahli>h ihr grand jury aud
pEir Wn anil trial hy jury throughout
tla>'' munirilolitig, and r.uui', districts
600 ihai i-uoraui population.
shall We brush a>il. tAa>r opinions
So, entitled O" no weight: Shall NJ, D..
guided l,y tHr advice and wuuiou ui
rumls'trui men who ar. familiar with
tie situation and d,.,ir' only the l.>t re-
suits ur shall v,. plunge h.adlnug nat"
the future. h,-.ll->> al rNi>iim. yuudi-
iinus: Shall wr attempt @" strain I'"iut
tu extend the Constitution Whru It's rN-
t,Hl>iuu mu~f inevitably result IN cuuiu.
sion and embarrassment: Il seems Ia
lur. Mr.. President. that it we've iurNcu.
sadie lur u~ tu adopt ANY haplN-go-lurLy
/ puliry iu dealing With thi> delicate and
/ important subject. The jury system
goes with the Constitution. Unless tht
. Constitution j. llr'ady there. W. should
. lt slow to extend it in its fill force h.,
Congressional act ia the face uf Tia,
uriuinu of men al sound and diSiutrr'Stc,
. indignant. who >olrmnly advise H. that
The jury system should not now be- cN
/ trudrd. Sin. bet us first hr right. au,
4 then 20 ahead
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-04-20
Bankruptcy Notice.

II rUr nI>TEItT CurkT OF THR cSTkp
STATES. FOR lur uISrRlC, or NEEM"Nr.
In the matter ui Ethan y. Shores, bankrupt,
la BANKRUPTCY.
GtuuhN. in the county OF Essex. and district
aforesaid. q bankrupt
Nutirr Is hereby given that on the 3rd day
at April \ Il. 1900. the said Ethan =
shores was duly adiudicntcd bank upt, AMI
that the ur>t meeting eli his creditors Will he
hell at the Court House in Guildhdll the Sth
duN, ut Nav. \. u, 1900, at O'Clock IN the
forenoon. at which time the said credit
ur~ may attend. prove their claims, appoint Il
trustee. examine the bankrupt, and transact
such other business rs may properly come bc
tore said meeting
DAVID /. PORTER Referee in bankruptcy.
st luhu>hurN, We, Aprh IL A H., 1900.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-04-20

Ia interesting form signed statements
fruiu urN,,lral-rS in GREATER Boston
aud the suburban districts which give
convincing Ir'uf Of the increase IN
journal, Suld. and show that ia large
number ii suhurl.s its sales are second
uuly tu uur other Boston paper.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-04-20

Andrew Carnegie's offer OF $4,000
library 10 the city OF Tucson has been
accepted aud the conditions imposed
promptly complied with. The city
council has voted site on the military
plaza ana provided Cor the expenditure
of s. 900 for the maintenance OF the II.
hrarv Tucson star.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-04-20

STNTEur VERMONT. DISTRICT or HssEN, -.
The Probate Court Tor the District OF Essex.
To nll url>une interested IN the Estate 81
lanes Nvktkry, tate ct Concord, an said
Ill. tri,t. deceased. Greeting.
~, the authority of the State nt Vermont.
Won are hereby notified To- appear before the
said Probate Court, al the Probate Office, IN
GuldhaIl in said district, ON the 9Th day OF
MAY \. u. 1900. to show cause. II any You
may have. why the account oi Robert A
NlvkCINcN Administrator Of the estate Oi
said deceased should not be allowed And.
also. why the residue of said Estate should
not bc distributed Ia the parties enttlc'i
thereto.
Dated at GuiIdhall in said district, this
lIih day of April. L., 1900.
Nur 20 ROBERT Ci ASE. Judge.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-04-20
L.unenburg.

Mrs. .Alonzo Parker had a tumor re
moved Saturday, Drs. Leith and Stock.
we'll performing the operation.
Mrs. Fred Richardson of Lancaster
was in town one day last week.
DR.. Mitchell was in town Sunday.
Herbert Aldrich died of consumption
Saturday, at the home of his sister
Mrs. Orange Blood.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-04-20

WANTED Honest man or woman
to travel for large house; salary sJ5
monthly and EXPENSES, with increase
position permanent inclose sell All
dressed STAMPED envelope. MANAGER,
$50 CaAtun bldg. Chicago.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-04-20
WestHore.

The many friends Of James Mckay,
" hn went Ia the Montreal hospital
some time ago, will learn with grea,
sorruw that hc ha, been pronounced IN
cuahl, aud ha, returned home. lie Is
suffering with cancer Of the bladder and
cannot hong survive.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-04-20


'''''' ''''''> : '''' ''''N''' ''' l''' It" 'N'''
Inc constitution ana Inc rag.
W them the Constitution "i tn" | nltcd
states was being formed The great lear
AMI We may say opposition To 1t was
that even tn" thirteen states was OF to"
great extent for amy general system and
that Their" was such variety "i SOIL eli
mate, and IN the variety OF human nat
ur", tastes occupations and local inter-
r>tS that common and fixed system
would Toe 50 uon-"laNnc as to conflict
with tn" nulnerouSIy various amt vary
my conditions. and would give some
loraiitIrN advantages over others and
CIV" opportunity Tor some localities t"
Cypress others. Ihe differences between
the situation ct some portions OF the m
hahI'allN aver others III respect To haNl'
gallon Was subject OF serious concern
h"t a"ld all differences "l OPINION all
agreed that the maII"rahI" purpose "i
the system was to formulate provisions
Wlurh would apply tn all alike; that not
man OF loot oi territory was to he
SUBJECT To conditions or have privileges
winch We're not common to every other
man and every other foot Of territory,
II the territory was state II was IN the
same conditions which applied to every
other state, and II II was i territory It
stood the same as any and ali other ter.
utorN. Nobody contemplated the acpur
Nltion or holding OF amy territory except
Gas the supreme Court has derlareD Ion
the purpose of preparing II Tor admission
/ INTO the union. No one dreamed tina
there was TO mhrrc IN the Constitution
amy provision whereby the - orlglna
states or ~ on 10 more ot them ronI'
hold amy territory or have dominion owe
any people for amy purpose other than
for them to hccomr part Of the union
. And when tn" trainers OF that great SyS
tenn SAID that taxation without repre-
Srntation and Il government without til,
consent OF the governed was tyrann,
they not only emphasized it on man,
:. o., , ,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-12
ton was handed to Acting Secretary OF
[ State sfiiiI on September 10th by the CEin-

ton was handed to Acting Secretary OF
State Hill on September 10th by the CEia-
csc minister.
Cablegfam from Earl Ii Hung Chang,
dated the 7th September, 1900, transmitted
by the Chinese minister at st. Peters
burg, under date Of the 9Th september.
and received by Minister Wu on the last
named date: ..I am i'll receipt Of an lni-
5peri:u EdIct OF the 3etil day of tie Ith
month t4august 2i, 1890, transmitted by
way of Pao-Tins-Fu II is as follows:
Iii Hung Chang Envoy Plenipotentiasy
is hereby vested with full discretionary
powers, and he shall promptly deal with
whatever questions may require attention
From this distance we will not control
his actions. Let this etiict be forwarded
with extra expedition at the rate of six
hundred Ii per day (to Earl LD for his
information and guidance. Respect this.
NON-COAIAEITTAL REPLY
To the above communication. Acting
Secretary Hill has handed Minister WI
the following reply: The United States
does not feel called upon to express any
opinion at this time as to the sufficiency
of I'll Hung Chane's authority hut hopes
it will transpire that his credentials are
full aud authoritative not only for nego-
tiation. but to enable him without further
delay to give assurance that the life and
property OF Americans will f,enceforth h.-
respected throughout the Chinese Empire =
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-12
CLEAN HANDS.
No Looting by Americans at the Cap

NO Looting by Americans at the Cap
fure OF ,Eien Tsin.
WASHINGTON, D. c., September H.
The War Department to-day made public
telegram of inquiry sent by the War De-
partment on July 2lst last to Lieutenant-
Colonel Coolidge, commanding the Ameri-
can troops at the occupation of Tien Tsin.
regarding che reports of extensive Ioeting
in chat city. The message was sent
through United States Consul Fowler, at
Che Foo, as follows:
Fowler, Che Foo:
Send following cablegram to Coolidge
commanding Y. S. forces. Tien Tsin: Re
ported here extensive looting in Tien Tsin.
Report Immediately whether American
troops took part. If SO punish severely
repress sternly. Absolute regard for life
and property of non-comhatants enjoined.
By order of Secretary Of War
"coRBIN.''
On July 29th the Department received
the following reply from Col Coolidge,
denying that American troops took any
part in the pillage of the Chinese city:
"Che Foo. Corbin. Washington:
''Tien Tsin. July 25th-Lootng by Ameri-
can troops walled city of Tieu Tsin un-
founded and denied. Silver taken from
burned mint under direction of Col. Meade
fMas.Nc t:Grns}. commanding, VINO was in
valided to-day. No property destroyed ex
cept under military eNigency. American
troops have orders to protect life and prop
erty nOn-combat in American southeasE
quarter Of city assigned them. VIII for
ward reports commanders of American
guards in city.
COOLIDGE"
Supplementary to the above Col. Coolidge
also transmitted several reports. and also
an additional report signed by himself, all
of which bear witness that United States
troops had no hand in rhe looting of Ten,
Tsin. Col Coolidge took from the Chinat
ordnance storehouses military storequan-
We're necessary for his troops are burned
tty of silver from some Der was turned
vaults of the min. Ihand II placed to the
into Hong 40 ssS=nltcd States, and both
credit were authorized by Colonel Meade.
se'zltsport of Major F'oote. while eXciua-
Th the Americans from any share in the
plunder:ng, testified that footing was m
dulged in by the troops of the other ma
tions. After graphically describing the
entrance 10 the city amid raging fires, dense
smoke. and a hot fire from concealed nj
nese soldiers, he says: Il am confiaenl
that no other American soldiers were III
the CITY that day. and that no lootsns was
done bv our men. though ii seemed to he
q general thing among the other troops oi
the allied forces.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-12

This Subject to Be Considered Dur
ing National Baptist Convention
Which Opens Here To-Day.
| Baptist Convention.

The National Baptist Convention.
which is perhaps the largest negro con-
vention in the United States. VIII open
this morning in the fifth-Street Baptist
Church. of this city. and continue in ses-
sion until Monday During the week over
two thousand delegates from aIl parts of
the country wiIl attend. r. C. Morris, D.
D., Helena AK, viii preside.
During .he session every phase of the
negro question viii be discussed, and eff
forts VII be made to better the condition
Of the race by giving 1t good practical
advice upon the matters OF education, cttf-
zenshp, economy and thrift. Every pos
sihte effort will be made by the delegates
here 20 encourage the uegrosin all parts of
tn South allowing him to be content TO
remain at home and make friends with
his neiehhars. The impression that the
white man IN the country IS the friend OF
The negro and wants 10 see him do vel.
VIII be foStered.
Dr. W =. Graham last night stated that
the citizens of Richmond were pleased 10
have. the representatives OF the>negro race
present. aud the white people OF Richinoiid
had contributed large TO the support OF
the delegates.
eve have assigned to homes among our
.rolorea citizens to-day" he said. dec
GATES from Massachusetts, Rhode Island,
f-onnacticl!.. Nav York. New Jersey, Penn
sv1vania. Maryland. the District of Co
lumbia. South Carolina. North Carolina,
Florida. Kentucky. Tennessee Indiana, II.
lirois. and Arkansan. and many others VIA
arrive to-morrow. We have mel mere iof
the purpose of doing good and lifting up
our people. :.
10 o'clock. and after song and PRAYER ser
vice. the Mayor of the city ana osfgfs ~
win deliver addresses of welcome ~. !. ne
annual seruon will be preached oy fsp.' ~.
Dr.. G. p. Howard, Of pHtsbars. "a. ~.
E. c. Morris Will deliver ms '.a.sson
others addresses viii be made
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-12
THROWING BODIES IN THE SEA TO PREVENT PEs7ILENCE.

boat Brunswick. which arrived here last
night from Galveston, brought an addi-
ticnal list OF names Of dead in that city
as follows:
ALEXANDER CADDOM and four chill
dTen-
l.AUL- -DELYEA, ex-sergeant of Police.
PAUL. PToLMEY.
MISS EWING.
C. woLLAM, drowned after saving sew
eral women and while trying to save
others
MR. AND MRS. e. ALLEN.
NJ H A. HANSINGER, father and
mother-in-laW.
ihe horrors of Sunday were nothing as
compared with Monday. An attempt was
made to bury the dead. but the ground
was full of water and it was impossible to
dig trenches Alderman McN1aster and NJ.
p Morrissey secured authority to have
the bodies taken to sea for burial and
barge was brought up to the Twelfth
Street. wharf for that purpose The fire
men rendered heroic service in bringing
the bodies to the wharf. but it was almost
Impossible to get men to handle them.
THE CITY LOOTED.
During the storm and afterwards great
deal of looting was done. Many stores had
been closed, their owners leaving to look
after their FAMILIES. The wind forced in
the windows and left the goods prey for
the marauders. Ghouls stripped dead
bodies of jewelry and articles of value.
Captain Rafferty,. commanding United
State troops here. was applied to for help
and he sent in seventy men. the remnant
of the battery of the artillery to do police
duty. They are patrolling the streets un-
der direction of the Chief of Police
RELIEF COMMITTEE.
An urgent appeal to the outside world
was issued, and those who responded are
asked to send contributions to John Sealy,
chairman of the Finance Committee; w.
c. Jones, mayor; N. Lasker. professor of
the Island City Savings Bank; J. D. Skin
ner. Galveston Cotton Exchange: C. N.
McMaster, Galveston Chamber of Com
merce: r. &. Lowe, manager Galveston
News. Clarence Ousley, manager Gal
weston Tribune.
At O'Clock Sunday afternoon a meet
ing of citizens was held at the Chamber of
Commerce for the purpose of organizing
for the relief of the suffering and 10 bury
the dead A burial Committee was ap-
pointed. charged with collecting and bury
ing the bodies of all dead. Inquests will
be dispensed with.
CITY PATROLLED.
GALVESTON. TEN, Sept. 1.-Via tug
to Houston-The white cotton screw mems
organization held a meeting last night and
rendered their services. that Of 500 able
bodied men. to the public committee TO
clear the streets of debris. Big forces
We're at work last night. and the s:tua-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-12
No ONE SEEMS
RESPONSIBLE.
The Question is Being Asked Who
Turned the Town Over to
the Bill Posters.

1nst Who is responsible for the present
condition of the principal streets OF the
c;tv in that every available space ana
,,rie. ms ,,een used as a means of adver-
+fSf,r The coming circus attractions is a
uucstian Vet unanswered. Tie city oif-
cials seem to have no knowledge Of permls-
sim h;,yirc hesn granted. The city mas
never before been SO Wholly turned over
10 t,a hill poster. and the question fire.
.nI,entlv asked within the last few days has
hoo, .sy,I,o gave the circus man such
linansa in the town?" He has done, his
,yor,x VOL, and has caused Main and
Rroad streets TO take on much the appear
ance of a provincial town.
From every pole floats a flag, adyertis-
ing the circus.
Chief of Police Howard. wien asked
concerning the decoration, stated that ne
did moi know by whom the permission was
granted, and that ne mad withheld obJec-
tinn ar protest because there was no
nr7;nanna prntlibitins- snch advertising.
..rrbsre are,. said Chief Howard. several
ordinances touching the obstruction Of the
sweet. h,,t do not considerSt hat these
4 a. INSTRUCTIONS. However, he
statea that 1t vas not by his permission
that they we're put up.
cantain zPizzini. of the Richmond Pas
( senaer and. Power Company, the poles
OF which company nave been largely used
nv, tho ,tlvertisirg agents. stated yesterday
+, fhat the agents had called upon him but
HAT ,, he he had refused positively to allow
.e' t,le prope,.ty Of the conn 10 be.s,,sed
for for tbaitss that purpose and was surprised to
IND s4hat # had been dane He said he
shnas stunned the force Of bill posters on
lnuer Main Street. but was Informed by
tbs asa,,t + having the Wnrksin charge that
kl,e had permi= =sion. rom the city authori-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-12
CRY PEACE WHEN
THERE IS NO PEACE
The Wise and Bowden Factions Meet
and Get Farther Acknowledgements
Chances Are Good.
Especial Dispatch to The Timcs.)


NORFOLK, VA, Sept. 1.-Two COM
mittees OF ten, representing the Bowdcn
and Wise Republican factions, met here
to-day in joint session The purpose was
10 endeaVor to harmonize the party differ
ences which the Bowden following claim
they were anxious to accomplish
NothlnS resulted from the conference
which appears to have utterly failed of
its object.
WlSE's WITHDRAWAL.
Inc bowden men, by D. l. Groner,
Chairman, submitted written propos. ton
leoAlns Ns TO the withdrawal of Dr. Wise
as a candidate for Congress. The Wise
men. by their chairman Alvah III. Martin.
replied in writing Offering to submit the
questlon of the regularity of DIR. Wises
candlaacS to the National COMMITTEES To
TINS Inc Bowden men agreed
me Wise men then said that they waited
to take up also the question of. the party
orsanlzation in the district. whereupon
the bowden men objected saving that this
mater was one with which their committee
We're not empowered to deal.
REFUSED TO TREAT FIrRrrH3P
Ille Wise men then refused Ia troat
further, alleging that the COMMITTEES were
not authorized to submit alone the ones
ztion OF the withdrawal of Dr.. Wise Ia, the
National Committee, and the conference
ended The meeting was in secrst ana this
report was gathered afterwards from mem
bers of both factions -.
the Bowden Committee will meet Sep
temner 10, Wnen Chairman Groner said the
qusn'soa .,la o - noihlnating candidate who
From the present outlook. Hnn n +.
8 MAYNARD. Democratic candidate for Con.
gress, will win in walk - oon-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-12
SUMMARY OF T0-DAYS NEWS

Local.
PICARD NJ Aldermen meets and con-
steers but little business
Nc one seems rsSpgnsioic ZOE aafei-
s's'l,I, aIscb9r1ics 90 elect ofEicerS to-day.
MsIsas,.I Baptist Convention conYeass
s-iis f,e.Serfins plans for Odd-F'eliows.
tyifh polftics and politicians
pr Yenamiu fIaTrison.s unexpected
death.
corner resident OF Hampton lost at
fs,fyes teri with his family.
.la mag: and endanser nnrafsr Of homes
'i'.,.s:, -sys.a asogue dedicated at Newport
SesTS two VIM brothers shot by David
Governor tcoloredl at Lunenours Court
house.
AT Fairfax. and Daniel and Lee address
No agreement reached by the Wise
and Bowten factions
General.
Miners, strike may come Tomorrow.
--Mcs;weeney leads in South Carolina
Two men lose their lives In election
rows
Galveston storm horrors continue to
grow
Empress planned massacre OF for
washington hedges on Ii Hung
-Rsporl that Empress Is a prisoner
--aIanchestsr spinasrs assseisa p siiss-ss
weston storm. -