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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-08-28
NEW BACON CIPHER.
tt. Louis Doctor Claims TO Have
Solved shakespeare Riddle.

DR.. W. Hutson Ford OF St. Louis, a
well known scholar and scientific In
vestigator. claims TO have discovered
new cipher in the writings OF William
Shakespeare which proves that Fran
els Bacon was in reality the author of
the Shakespeare plays, says the New
York World.
DIR. Ford has worked out and will
publish a large number OF anagrams
from the text of the Shakespeare plays
and from the prefactory odes by Ben
Jonson and others in the 1923 folio edi-
ton, which, he declares, are the cipher
writings of Bacon. In them is reiter.
ated Bacon's claim to the authorship
They also contain his urgent appeal to
the decipherers TO work out ali the
cipher and let the world know the
truth.
The cipher writing discovered by DIR.
Ford has nothing to do with the ciphers
which have engaged the attention of
Ignatius Donnelly and other advocates
Of the Bacon theory.
According to his discoveries, made
after years of long and patient study
the translations of the anagrams in the
Shakespeare plays not only prove that
Bacon was their author, but that he
claimed 10 be the son OF Queen Eliza
beth and rightful heir TO the throne
They reveal, says DR.. Ford many ex-
traOrdinary personal and state secrets.
But perhaps the most remarkable of all
scription on the tomb of Shakespeare,
which he says, coupled with the cipher
writing in the text of the plays, shows
that Bacon, with the assistance of Ben
Jonson, pXhumed the body of Shake
speare and cast 1t into the river
Thames, dcpositing in its place a small
casket containing the key TO the cipher
and some of Bacon's (Shakespeare's 81
latest and best writings In the original
manuscript, together with other indis-
putable proof of the authorship of the
great plays This proof in this casket.
DR.. Ford is certain, will be found when
the grave is opened. DR.. Ford's trans
lation of the inscription follows:
"U aske, goode friend, for the dead
sot. l tel, Fr. Bacon dugg; he rose.
See, Sir! Haste! Move the stones.
Syphers and best Ms. rest beneath
them. Bacon Blest T."
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-08-28
SOCIAL SERVICE IN BRITAIN.
Institute Organized In London
Lines of American Society.

institute organized In LOnuOn on
Lines of American Society.
Word was received recently by the
American Institute Of Social Service
of an initial meeting In London look
ing to the formation of British Insti-
tute of Social Service The committee
of organization appointed at the pre-
liminary meeting consists of the Rev.
Dr. John b. Patton of Nottingham, who
has been the principal representative
of social betterment in England for
thirty years; Budget Meakin, who is
associated with the Shaftesbury insti-
tuition: Rev. J. p. Gladstone, son of the
late premier; Canon Barnett, who has
long been associated with Toynbee
Hall, the first great social settlement In
London; Frederick Rogers, and +. Fl.
Stead brother of William T. Stead.
In its plan and scope the organiza-
ton committee announces that the
British institute will be similar to the
American Institute of Social Service.
The organizers are of the opinion that
the time has now come for combining
sources of information and suggestion
relating to social amelioration, which
are scattered in many minds and in
many organizations throughout Great
Britain. The Christian religion, with
out UNCONVENTIONAL distinctions, will
supply the basis of purpose and action.
1t has also been decided that in view
Of the widely differing conditions in the
different parts of the British isles the
new institute shall consist of Scottish,
Irish, Welsh and English sections.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-08-28
Advance Step In Arbitration.

In letter to NJ. Delcasse the French
minister of foreign affairs, Baron
d. d'Estournelles gives an interesting ac-
count Of his recent visit to London and
conference with Lord Lansdowne and
Mr.. Chamberlain, whose distinct ap-
proval, 1t would appear, he secured to
the suggestion Of an arbitration treaty
for the settlement of Anglo French
difficulties. In turn, these leading
members Of the British ministry pro-
posed plan for the general reduction
bf the naval forces Of the two coun
tries.
Baron d Estournelles' letter records q
significant step in the progress of civili-
kation toward that not impossible goal
which will transfer the settlement Of
international controversies from the
arena Of arms to the arena of reason"
The letter declares that during twenty
years the fear of parliamentary opposi-
ton has alone prevented the adoption
Of the proposed conciliatory policy, and
that all the British statesmen, without
distinction of party, whom the baron
saw. were unanimous in desiring 1t.
N. Delcasse is urged to seize upon this
favorable moment, and is assured that
with equal good will on both sides
three general agreements with Great
Britain can be signed in a few months.
These are:
Ftrst.-The conclusion of a reasonable
arbitration treaty similar to that nego-
tiated between Great Britain and the
United States and in accordance with
clause 10 Of The Hague international ar
bitration convention.
Hecond.-A reduction in the overwhelm-
ing naval expenses in agreement with
France and Russia, concerning which the
baron claims to have received categorical
verbal and written assurances.
Third.-A friendly settlement of the out
standing differences which for twenty
years have vainly exhausted the resources
Of diplomacy.
Baron d'Estournelles expects to ex-
tend his pacific efforts until there exists
q similar basis Disagreement through
out the countries of Europe and Amer
lea. He will deliver an address on
diplomacy before the international con-
gress at st. Louis next year, and then
hopes to make definite plans "for bring
ing to Europe delegation of repre-
sentative American officials and parlia-
mentarians' in furtherance Of his
views.
As the United States is the first Of
the nations to apply the principle Of
arbitration to international disputes,
we can well afford to look with salts
faction and give all possible encourage
ment to these efforts on behalf Of uni
versai peace.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-08-28
NEW ACTOR-MANAGER.
william A. Brady's Remarkable Rise
In the Theatrical World.

William A. Brady is one OF the most
unique figures in the American the
atrical world. Beginning life as
newsboy in San Francisco. he has sue
eeeded in winning recognition as a
thoroughly reliable manager of dra-
matte attractions This is all the more
remarkable by reason of the fact that
an early acquaintance with James ].
COrbett in San Francisco tempted him
TO undertake the management of that
fighter. whom he eventually succeeded
in making champion of the world, only
TO see him lose his crown TO the re-
determined TO make another champion
and to that end secured James J. JEFF
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-08-28
CAREER OF G0RMAN.
THE SHREWD SENATOR AND HIS
PRESIDENTIAL BOOM.
From Humble Page 60 Leader of the
Democracy In the senatc-A Pro-
tege of DouEIns-SOme of His Con-
spicuous Churacteristics.

spieuous Charscteristics.
Senator Arthur Pue German of Ma
ryland once more looms up ON tie 20
litical horizon, this time because his
friends are energetically booming him
as presidential candidate. Ever since
he was elected To his old place as lead
er of the Democratic party in the state
he has been considered in the calcula
tons regarding the action of the next
Democratic national convention, but Ii
Is only recently that his boom has
shown rapid growth. Although Mr
German himself disclaims any candi.
dacy, his friends insist that he is enti.
tied to the nomination and that he
would make a worthy chief executive
If elected
Senator German has had a political
experience second 10 few men of the
day. He has been connected with con
gress off and on for more than fifty
years. His first taste of the joys and
sorrows of political life came in his
bOyhood when he was appointed page
to the house of representatives. While
serving there he attracted the attcn.
tion of Stephen y. Douglas, by whose
influence he was transferred to the sen.
ate. Little by little he was moved up
in congrcss-from page TO messenger
and from messenger TO dOorkeeper. All
the time, as he himself said in later
years, he had an eye on the seats in tho
senate chamber and mentally resolved
that some day he would occupy one of
them. He achieved his boyhoods am
bition, but only after the lapse of
many years.
At the time of President ,Johnson'S
impeachment trial Senator German
was assistant postmaster Of the senate.
but n too spirited defense of Johnson
terminated this part of his career. Re
turning to Maryland, he secured the
appointment as deputy collector of in
ternal revenue. From this post he
drifted in the course of time into the
Maryland house of delegates, serving
as representative from his home
county of Howard. Mr.. German speed
fly became the leader of his party in
the house. where his ability to organ
ize and manage men first made itself
manifest in a marked degree. From
the house he passed to the Mary land
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-08-28
NEW RATION FOR SOLDIERS.
Ready Cooked "Roast Beef Hash"
For Use In the Philippines.

The war department has undertaken
a new venture in the matter of field
ration, writes the Philadelphia Ledg-
er's Washington correspondent.
The trial of a new ration called roast
beef hash seems now likely to solve
some of the problems of subsistence
for men in the field This is a canned
beef that has been thoroughly cooked
and mixed with chopped potatoes and
onions. 1t will keep indefinitely and is
said to be most appetizlng. The men
like it, and the first trial has proved SO
successful that larger amount will
be shipped.
1t is packed in boxes and can be
transported readily and served out to
each mess quickly, supplying on occa-
sion complete meal ready cooked. On
forced marches or in country where a
fire is not desirable 1t is very conven-
lent food. 1t is adapted to rapid march
ing, where it is impracticable to take
along supply train, pack animals be-
ing able to carry considerable amount,
and in case of necessity each man can
put days supply in his haversack.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-08-28
JAPAN'S GRAND OLD MAN.
Marquis Ito, Eminent as Statesman, +,
Diplomat and Soldier.


Diplomat and Soldier.
In the event of q clash at arms be-
tween Russia and Japan over the Man.
churian question the latter will be for
tunate in having at command the serv-
ices of so eminent a soldier, diplomat
ist and statesman as the Marquis Ito,
who may fairly be counted as one of
the worlds few really great men. 1t
may be trite, but not untrue, to call
him Japan's Grand Old Man, as he
bears to his country similar relations
as those of Gladstone to England, Bis
marck to Germany and Ii Hung Chang
to China.
The story of Ito's career is essentially
the story of Japan's awakening and
modernization. Born in the province of
Choshu in 1910 of noble parentage, ed
ucated mainly abroad where he be-
came imbued with progressive ideas, he
came into the political arena just when
his country needed a strong and able
man to drive deep the wedge which the
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-08-28
VALUE OF THE ZEBRULA.
Hybrid Animals Future Chances
Compared with the Miles

Compared with the Mules.
Prophecy that the "zebrula' will in
time supplant the mule of the army
and the ordinary mule of commerce is
made by United States Consul General
Richard Guenther, at Frankfurt Ger
many He sends an official report to
the state department on the future
chances of the zcbrula. cross be.
tween horse and zebra. and says:
1T has been demonstrated that the
mule, the cross between horse and don.
key, is inferior to the cross between
horse and zebra. Formerly the opinion
prevailed that the zebra was almost ex.
tinct. The opening up of Africa, par
ticularly the eastern part, reveals these
fine animals in large numbers.
compared with horses and cattle
they possess peculiar advantages, as
they are immune against the very dan
gerous horse diseases of Africa and
also against the deathly tsetse fly. The
zebrula. on account of its form and
general bodily condition, especially the
hardness of the hoofs, is specially
adapted for all the transport work
heretofore performed by mules. The
zebrua is much livelier than the mule
and at least as intelligent.
In Germany much interest in this
animal is manifested. The we'll known
Hagenbeck is experimenting in this di-
rection and intends to introduce the
zebrula into Germany and America.
The geological garden at Berlin pos
sesses some very fine specimens. The
zebra stripes are often well preserved.
A full grown zebrula is fourteen hands
high and the girdle circumference about
sixty Y-three inches.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-08-28
yagaries of q Vacation.


love 10 seek the grass 50 sweet
And watch the lambs at play
And feel mosquitoes eat my feet
And sniff the scented hay.
love 10 loaf and never reck
of troubles that 20 by
And feel the thistles scratch my neck,
As oil. the turf lie.
love TO hear the robin chant
And ponder. in good health,
On the demise Of that old aunt
With such tremendous wealth.
i am her favorite nephew, and
She's promised me the lot,
Though / would rather hold her hand
Than have all else she's got.
love TO lie. In manner fair,
Far In the orchard out
And feel an apple or a pear
Fall on my upturned snout.
love to lie serene and snug,
Forgetting all life's woes.
And feel large potato bug
Go creeping up my clothes.
i love to languish late at night
Upon piazzas dim
And hear the blond In garb of white
A-making love TO him.
She does II with an ardor true;
know not who he be,
And. truth, do not care a sou,
30 long as 'tisn't me.
] love to Journey back to earth
And pay the big hotel
And feel within my pouch dearth.
Within my heart a-paradise.
] love to greet the granger clown
Who sits beside the track
And then to journey on to town
And thank the Lord I'm back.
Harold r. Vynne in Chicago Inter
Ocean
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-08-28
A MAN OF THE PEOPLE
PERSONAL TRAITS OF Plus X, sue
cEsSoR OF LEO XIII.
Born of Peasant stock, He Won
Honors by Hard work-A Devoted
Churchman, Noted For Common
Sense and Liberal Views.

Honors by Hard work-A Devoted
Churchmnn, Noted For Common
Sense and Liberal Views.
An evidence of seclusion from the
public glare on the part of one at least
Of the princes of the Church of Rome
is found in the fact that the question,
"Who is Sarto?' was upon everybOdy's
tongue as soon as his election TO the
papacy was announced. One of his fel
low cardinals in the conclave said TO
an American reporter that he had
scarcely heard of Sarto or known OF
his existence except as he exchanged
the usual formal greetings with him
by post at Christmas time.
Sarto's life has by no means been
that of monastic. He was a worker
among the people as priest, pastor and
bishop. AS he was taking leave of the
scene of his recent labOrs in Venice TO
attend the conclave at Rome there was
a spontaneous outpouring of citizens
TO bid him gOdspeed. When the pur-
pose of the gathering was explained to
him he thought the demonstration un-
called for. why" said he, Il have a
return ticket. | am coming back again"
The current pictures of the new pope
were taken eight years ago when he
was sixty years of age. He looks much
older now. OF medium height, with a
good physique, he gives the impression
of man of power. His bearing, how.
ever, is very modest and dignifed.
Sarto is of humble origin. His father
was a soldier in the Italian guard of
Venice and fought for freedom in 1913
Giuseppe, the new pope, was one of
eight children. His brothers and sis
ters are all in the class struggling for a
livelihood. After Giuseppe became car
dinal his mother lived on in her peas
ant cottage, preferring that to the
strange luxury of palace.
Sarto labored as priest and pastor fol
eighteen years before coming to honors
in the church. These reached him at
last as the reward Of hard and well di-
rected work marked by great thorough,
ness. He was the friend and helper of
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-08-28

Thus far this season were shipped to
the east 5000 car loads Of green fruit,
and the present daily shipment aver
ages 100 cars. The winters shipment
Of citrus fruits amounted to 10000 cars
and the fall shipment of canned and
dried fruits will run up into thousands.
Last census year the value Of Califor-
MAS fruit crop was reckoned at $685.
2SO,1O4. The value of the gold mined
in the state that year was only $15,-
1915
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-08-28
CANE FOR JUSTICE HARLAN
Unique Gift From His Admirers
In Porto Rico.

In Porto Rico.
Judge f. B. Wilcox of the district
court of Ponce, Porto Rico, who sailed
recently on the steamer Ponce for New
York, en- route to his home In South
Carolina, carried with him a unique
gift for Mr.. Justice Harlan Of the
United States supreme court, says the
San Juan correspondent of the Wash
ington Star. 1t is tortoise shell cane,
with a head made of Porto Rico gold,
on which is engraved the new coat Of
arms of Porto Rico.
On the ferrule, which is Of silver, is
inscribed, "The constitution follows
the flag" This is recognition Of ap-
probation of Justice Harlan's decision
in accord with the sentiment quoted.
The cane will be presented to Justice
Harlan by Judge Wilcox In behalf of
Delegate Ulpiano Colon and other
friends of Justice Harlan in Ponce.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-08-28

1t Is announced that German non
commissioned officer has been severely
punished for brutally treating private
soldiers. But 1t must be understood
that noncommissioned officers are not
burdencd with sustaining the honor
and traditions of the German army.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-08-28
Outcome Of the Acre DisDute

The Acre dispute has been settled.
Bolivia will acknowledge Brazil's SOW
ereignty over a great part of Acre terri
tory, while Brazil will pay an indem-
nifty for military expenditures made by
Bolivia and will build harbor on the
river Madeira and a railway from Ma
more to Madeira.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-08-28

American, Perry, had entered into jap
anese eXclusiveness in 1852, and he has
since been closely identified with the
marvellous progress Of Japan in occi
dental civilization. He is the author Of
the present constitution of the king
dom, under which Japan is one Of the
most liberal of constitutional monarch
les. Ever since he entered public life
Marquis Ito has held one or another OF
the ministerial portfolios of the gov
ernment, be'rg prime minister great
er part of the time. He was minister
Of war during the hostilities against
China, and it was largely due to his sa-
gacity and resourcefulness that Japan
was able to whip the Chinese empire in
short order.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-08-28

It appears to be dawning upon Wall
street that the American people are
able to recognize a gold brick when
they see it, however neatly it may be
disguised.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-08-28
Search For New Grain Route.

A British expedition has been sent to
explore Hudson bay for the purpose Of
determining whether new grain route
is practicable. The plan is to ship
grain from the western portion of Can
ada, to be stored in elevators on Hud-
son bay and shipped by water during
the brief summer season in which navi-
cation is open.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-08-28

1t may be assumed that Mr.. Schwab
retains n sufficient income to prevent
him from experiencing the sense of
dcsolatIon which frequently comes to
the man who finds himself out of a
lob.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-08-28

The scientists assure us that there
are 100000 germs in one cubic cent?
meter of Ice cream. 1t must be al
mitted, however, that they taste fairly
well on a sultry August day.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-08-28

1t is to be hoped that the funnel
shaped cloud that has been doing dam
age to the ST. Louis fair buildings Will
not be retained as an exhibit next year.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-08-28
Noted Collection For Harvard,

Harvard university is to have the IA
nous geological collection of Baron de
Beyet of Brussels through the kindness
Of Mr.. Carnegie. 1t Is rich in extinct
bir1a
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-08-28
VOL. XXI
90, ni.trict Probate Court.

..- .t said Court will be held at
N,,.... rF.t second Tuesday of October aud
t'-. ..'....ar the second Tuesday OF NO.
AHf. .tfsv. West Concord the second
,sn.. ... f,g,tmier and June. lunenburg
l3''...' F.. rrt.,Iay OF January and July.
tue ....-i..r~ viii br held at any place In
.,..,.-.s..l d., uErceraent:
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-08-28
Fashion Show For Women.

A fashion show is to be held at the
Madison Square Garden in New York
from Aug. 81 to Sept. II with the an
nounced purpose of setting the style
for year to come in everything per-
tanning to women's wear, says the New
York Tribune. The exhibits will In
clude Partisan and American made
gowns. Women are to find in the Gar
den articles of attire ranging from a
shoe to hat pin. Costumes are to be
exhibited on living models. A special
hairdresser has been engaged to show
the latest methods of dressing women's
locks There will be music, and other
entertainment is being contemplated.
Prizes will be given for the best made
gowns, the judges having been selected
from the various dry goods buyers all
over the country. j. NJ. Geddings Of
Duluth Mimi, will be the chairman of
the judges. Lectures will be delivered
on subjects pertaining to fashion by
prominent merchants.
New Coal Field.
Large deposits of coal are reported to
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-08-28

New Coal Field.
Large deposits of coal are reported to
have been found in western Ontario.
The Washington times., 1903-07-20
RADIUM SNUCH IN DEMAND
o4T $4,000 oAN OUNCE
Supply Short, Price Will Continue to Rise.

treating an otherwise incurable cancec
was reported from Vienna last week.
The great problem of the application
Of radium for Illuminating purposes be-
longs TO another class; that is. II
would be perfectly practicable IL tho
supply of radium was somewhat more
abundant than at present.
A small fraction OF an ounce Of
radium. properly employed, would prob
ably prove to be a good light sufficient
for several rooms, which, at any rate
during the present century. need never
require renewal. AS a grain Of radium
throws forth from ten TO a hundred mil
lion projectiles per second. the light
available from a grain would probably
equal several candle power.
Prof Rutherford. from his own ex-
periments and those OF DR.. Curie. has
calculated the energy stored up in one
grain of radium as being sufficient 20
raise 500 tons a mile high An ounce
therefore. would suffice to drive a fifty
horse power motor around the world al
the rate of thirty miles an hour.