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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-05-22
A Billion Dollar Country.

For the first time in the history or
the country, as stated by the bureau of
statistics at Washington, the imports
of the United States for year have
passed the billion dollar mark. The
aggregate importations Of merchandise
for the twelve months ended with
March were S1,0O1, 500, 6S3 as compared
with 500, 10000 for the correspond
ing period in the previous year, which
led all its predecessors. The imports
in 1895 amounted to only $104, 900.
In 1899, however, they were down to
$500 100000. The increase in the coun-
try's purchases abroad between this
time and that has been marked, though
taking the record for eight or ten years
the gain in exports has been greater
than in imports.
In the twelve months ended with
March, 1895. the country's exports OF
merchandise were SSO5, 100000, They
were $1,414,OOO,OO0 in the twelve
months ended with March of 1903.
The exports were slightly higher in the
two preceding years, having been ST.
I29, 100000 in 1902 and S1,4S0 100000
in 1901, the twelve months ending in
March being the year meant in each
case.
On the whole, the story told by the
tables of the country's foreign trade Is
encouraging. The country is increas-
ing its facilities for the production of
most of the things which it needs. 1t
is far more nearly self supporting now
than 1t was ten or twenty years ago.
1t is more nearly so than is any other
great country in the world.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-05-22
Percy, N. n.

Mrs. Belle llodsden of Island Pond
visited at III. X. Girard's last week.
&. NJ. Smith was in Auburn, Me-, on
business part of last week.
w. |. O'Connor was home from Grove
ton over Sunday.
Miss Flora Lang of Berlin was in
town visiting friends last week.
Miss Vera Cole was in Berlin and
Gorham last Monday.
Miss Georgia Bean has finished cook
ing at the Percy Lumber Co.'S boarding
house and has returned to her home in
Maidstone, Vt.
Miss Daisy Potter was in Berlin visit
ing last week.
Miss Grace O'Connor has returned
home from Boston aud Iolliston, Mass.
where she has been visiting the past
month.
Quite a few from here attended the
Teachers Institute at West Milan last
Friday.
There was Mass at the Church here
last Sunday. There will be Mass every
two weeks during t'.e summer.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-05-22

Mr.. Joseph Pomm vile, of saltwater,
Mimi, after having spent over $4,000
with the best doctors for stomach trou-
BILE, without relief, was advised by his
druggist, Mr.. Alex Richard, to try a
box of Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. He did so, and is we'll
man to day. If troubled with indiges-
ton, bad taste in the mouth, lack of ap.
petite or constipation, give these tablets
a trial, and you are certain to be more
than pleased with the result. For sale
at % cents per box by John w. Thurs
ton, Island Pond.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-05-22

Bug Death Sprinklers at BOswOrth's.
Mrs Foster has Is to 20 suits. for
Ladies and Misses. Call aud see them.
PANSY PLANTS FOR SALE.
have few hundred pansy plants
now ready for transplanting. Price IS
cents per dozen. W. A. GRAHAM.
Paint for everything and everybody,
at Bosworth's.
r. Maplesden Of Morgan Centre wants
to purchase 800 hens, for which he will
pay cash, and the highest market price.
He will be at Island Pond each Saturday.
New addition of wall papers to Bos-
worth's stock.
Girls for table and laundry work can
find a good situation for the summer at
the willoughby Lake House. Address,
Mrs. n. r. Richardson, Willoughby, Vt.
A second hand three-burner gasoline
stove and oven for sale. Apply at Bos-
worth's.
Pool p cents per cue, at Frank Rus
sells.
Bug death, in bulk and packages, at
Bosworths.
To CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. +. w. Groves signature is on
each box. 25c.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-05-22
lunenburg.

Mrs. Susan Thomas and Mrs. Mabel
Balch entertained the Woman's Club
at their delightful home "Sunnyside,'
Tuesday afternoon OF last week. Mrs
Balch had charge of the meeting, and
birds and their habits" was the subject
of the work tor the afternoon, together
with selections on birds, and selections
of bird music. At the close of the pro
gramme refreshments were served on the
piazza and a pleasant social hour passed
Col. F. ID. Hale will deliver the adj
dress here on Decoration Day.
Mrs. Lorapa Silsby returned last Sat
urday morning from a visit of severa
days in North Stratford.
Harry Moulton of Lisbon was in tow
short time last week.
Harley Hall and wife of Northumber
land were in town the first of the week
Mrs. Saphronia Bowker is ill will
pneumonia at this writing.
II. F. Balch of st. Johnsbury was il
town two or three days last week.
The Ladies Aid met with Mrs. Kat
Silsby on Friday afternoon of this week
Miss Moxon will give reading at tn
hall for the benefit of the Ladies All,
society on Saturday evening of thi
| week
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-05-22
A Sure Thing.

1t is said that nothing is sure except
death and taxes, but that is not alto.
gether true. DIR. Kings New Discovery
for consumption is a sure cure for all
lung and throat troubles. Thousands
can testify TO that. Mrs. c. B. Van
Metre of Shepherdtown, w. Va, says
| had a severe case of Bronchitis and for
a year tried everything | heard of, but
got no relief. One bottle of DIR. King
New Discovery then cured me absolute
ly." It's infallible for Group, whooping
cough, grip, pneumonia and consump-
ton. Try it. It's guaranteed by j. "
Thurston, Druggist. Trial bottles free
Regular sizes 30 cents and Sl.00.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-05-22
A Startling Test.

To save life, DIR. T. G. Merritt OF
No. Mehoopany, Pa, made a startling
test resulting in a wonderful cure. lie
writes, ga patient was attacked with
violent hemorrhages, caused by ulcer
alton of the stomach. had often
found Electric Bitters excellent for acute
stomach and liver troubles SO pre-
scribed them. The patient gained from
the first, and has not had an attack in
a months" Electric Bitters are posi-
lively guaranteed for dyspepsia, indi-
gestion, constipation and kidney trou-
bles. Try them, only 30 cents at J. W.
Thurston's.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-05-22

Island Pond, are now in possession of a
flag. 1t was first flung to the breeze
Wednesday of last week.
j. Boutwell, of Berlin was in town
Monday.
Mrs. f. j. Bagley visited in town
Wednesday of last week.
Mrs. Aldrich, Mrs. Randall aud Mrs
Needham, all of Island Pond, were in
town last week Wednesday.
Mrs. V. Carpenter and Mrs. Henry
Marsh were at Island Pond on Monday
We understand Mrs. Marsh attended a
goat (aO fair.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-05-22
Progress of Internal ional Arbitration

Progress OF lnternhtionai hrpAtr@tAoA
Interna tional arbitration will be the
theme Of the ninth annual Lake Mo-
honk conference soon to be held, and
the fact that Hon. John w. Foster, the
veteran diplomatist, will preside and
that an unusually large number of men
of national reputation will participate
In its deliberations indicates the grow
ing public interest in plans for the
peaceful adjustment of the disputes
among nations.
The progress that has been made In
international arbitration during the
past year is highly gratifying. A year
ago the international court at The
Hague was an untried tribunal; In
twelve months 1t has received three
important cases-the pious fund case,
between this country and Mexico, set
tied in our favor last fall; the Japan
house tax case, between Japan on one
side and Great Britain, France and
Germany on the other, and the ques-
ton of preferential treatment In the
Venezuelan difficulty, the settlement
of which will establish an information
al principle Of great Importance. In
the submission of these cases the great
nations concerned have invested The
Hague court with lasting information
| al prestige. In addition to the above,
FIVE other international disputes have
been arbitrated during the year, and
half a dozen or more are still pending
before special tribunals.
That the United States, which was
among the first to favor international
arbitration, should take leading part
in the movement is fitting and consist
ent and highly gratifying. Not only
has this country been party to four
arbitrations during the year. but It's
attitude in the Venezuelan controversy
has given this country high rank in the
role of peacemaker. The appointment
of the Alaskan boundary tribunal IL
another evidence of our desire to ar
bitrate disputes with our neighbors. II
Is highly important that the strong
public sentiment now existing In favol
of international arbitration should mo-
be allowed to subside. To maintain
and encourage this sentiment is the
chief aim of the conference soon to bt
held at Lake Mohonk.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-05-22
Canaan.

The Rev. Edward r. Lee OF Island
Pond will hold services at Canaan, Here
ford and Riverside neHt Sunday May
-. The hours Of services Al the several
places will be as follows:
Canaan, Holy Communion 5 A. N,
Eyensong : P. N.
Hereford, Morning Prayer and Holy
Communion 1880 A. NJ.
Riverside, Eyensong p. NJ.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-05-22
Cuiidh all.

Hon. Robert Chase was at Canaan
Tuesday of last week on probate business,
The rear of the Dalton Power Com
pany's pulpwood drive passed over the
dam here Wednesday of last week.
Pearly Ball is working few days for
Geo. w. Webb.
Mrs. Charles Stevens went to Boston
last Friday, returning Monday.
There was grange meeting last Fri
day.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-05-22
VISITATION OF BISHOP HALL.

The Right Rev. \. L. A. Hall. ID d.,
Bishop of Vermont, made his annual
visit to Christ Church last Friday. Al
the evening service, in the presence Of
an immense congregation, he admins
tered the rite of Confirmation to class
of fifteen, presented by the Rector. Fol-
lowing this impressive ceremony the
Bishop preached from the text, sand
this is life eternal, that they might
know Thee, the only true COP, and
Jesus Christ whom Thou has sent" He
said in part:
A man, whom | was trying to help,
told me the other day that he was asked
the question, "What does Jesus Christ
mean to you, personally" and that he
felt himself obliged to reply that he did
not know as he could give very def
mite answer to that question. The
Bishop presumed that there were a
great many people, some perhaps to
whom he was speaking, who would be
unable to give definite answer to that
question. He said his attention being
called to this difficulty he resolved to
teach people, as he had opportunity, and
especially all those committed to his
care, how to give definite answer to
this question. In general terms the
answer was given in the second article
of the Apostles Greed: II believe in
Jesus Christ, COPS only Son, our Lord"
"OuR Lord" This means four things.
First,it means that Christ is my teacher
One who knows all things, and has
authority to teach them, therefore what
soever He tells me, believe to be true.
| may not understand it, and it may be
beyond the power of my reasoning facul-
ties to apprehend, but it is not contrary
to my reason, and because He is my
teacher | believe Him. Secondly, OUR
Lord" means that He is my master. Be
cause he has all power and all authority,
try to obey what He tells me to do
| may not ike to do it, but because lie
is the truth and my master, | know that
what He commands is best for me but,
thirdly, He is not only my master to
command, He is my leader. He goes
before me. He does not say, "go," but
"come." "Whosoever will come after
me let him deny himself and take NJ
his Cross and tolIOp me-" GONE unto
me all We that are weary and heavy la
den and will give you rest Lastly
He is the only begotten Son of COP
and therefore my COP, whom | am tt
worship, and to love with all my heart
mind, soul and strength. The whole
subject, the Bishop said, can all b'
summed up in two short sentences
"What Christ was, COP is,
What Christ was, man should be-
Altogether it was one OF the most pow
erful and convincing sermons that thu
Bishop has ever preached here.
Saturday morning there was a Cele
bration of the Holy Eucharist, tn
Bishop being the celebrant, at whicI
there was large number present, in
Guiding many confirmed the evening
previous. Later in the morning tn
Bishop administered the rite of confil
nation in private, and visited jaime
Strathern. His visit was very helpful
gratifying alike to him and his peopl
here,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-05-22

A Boston doctor having discovered
the smallpox germ, let us hope that 1t
is something that can be recognized
when it is seen. One of the causes of
the spread of smallpox is the failure of
many physicians to recognize the dis
ease until it is advanced to a danger
GUS stage. When germ Is once
caught it should be so branded that 1t
can easily be detected wherever 1t
roams.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-05-22
Norton.

Averill seems to be the chief attrac-
ton of the season. Parties from all d.
rections, of all sorts and conditions of
men, are continually coming and going.
Mrs. Mahern is in town organizing a
Court of Lady Foresters. We wish her
success in her undertaking.
The pupils of the village school, as.
sisted by citizens and the w. r. c. Ct
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-05-22

A German army officer beat his wife
because he felt that there was no other
way to vindicate his honor as soldier
after she had told him he was too big
a coward to beat her. The world ap-
pears to be getting new ideas every
day about the honor of soldier in the
German army
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-05-22

When you want a pleasant physic try
Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tab
lets. They are easy to take aud pleas
ant in effect. For sale by John W.
Thurston, Island Pond.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-05-22
Paint Your Buggy for zsc.

to $l00 with Devoe's Gloss Carriage
Paint. 1t weighs 3 to ozs. more to
the pint than others, wears longer, and
gives gloss equal to new work. Sold
by j. w. Thurston.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-05-22

When a duke or an earl marries an
American heiress 1t is bad taste for the
titled bridegroom's creditors to be
among the first to congratulate him. T
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-05-22

II the beef barons keep on raising
prices, the coal barons will seem mercl-
full In comparison.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-05-22
Preparations
NOTICE OF HEARING
ON LIQUOR LICENSE.

In accordance with the statute in
such case made and provided, notice is
hereby given that, Patrick F. Pidgeon,
of Victory, in the county of Essex, has
applied for second class license to sell
Intoxicating liquors, in the easterly
room in the building owned by o. M.
Gallup, and known as the Riverside
Hotel, situated in that part of Victory
known as Gallups Mills. Now in &C
cordance with the statute in such case
made and provided, the liquor commits
sioners, within and for the said town OF
Victory, will give a public hearing
thereon, at the Riverside Hotel, in said
town, on the 9th day of June, A. ID
1908, at one o'clock in the afternoon.
Dated at Victory, in said county, this
10th day of May A. d., 1908.
+ f.; !; + S. s $751; Commissioners.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-05-22

1t is expected that ere long the team will
be greatly strengthened in one or two
positions. 1t is the intention of the
Association to play tirst-class teams this
year, consequently the games should be
literally patronized. The next game
after Saturday will be with the Dart
mouth Reserves, on Memorial Day.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-04-24
Face
Was Always " cry
Pale and Thin.
Nervous ProStrations
Faint Spells.
DR.. Miles Nervine Saved
Ny Life.

There is great danger IN run down con-
dition. Overwork, mental strain, the cares
and worries of business and the home, all
have a deleterious effect upon the nerves,
which in their devitalized condition readily
fall prey to the attacks Of disease. Aside
from the danger there is no condition at
tended by so many disagreeable symptoms;
such as loss of appetite, Indigestion or nerv-
Gus dyspepsia, headache, tired feeling and
loss of ambition together with the agony OF
sleepless nights spent in ossing restlessly
about, only to rise exhausted in the morning.
DR.. Miles Nervine is a true nerve tonic
which, by strengthening the nerves, restores
health and appetite and brings sweet sleep.
''For six years l suffered almost constantly
from a complication Of troubles which culmi.
mated in complete nervous prostTation.
had no appetite, could not sleep,'I suffered
from indigestion and nervousness. As is so
often the case in nervous prostration | fre-
quently had weak, fainting spells. Doctors
did not help me. They said my blood was
very poor, and know my face was always
very pale. The very first bottle Of Dr. Miles
Nervine took gave me noticeable relief and
felt stron er than I had in years. Ny
neifhbors in Puyaliup, Wash, where / then
lived will testify to this. ! also used some Of
Dr. Miles Restorative Tonic and Anti-Pain
Pills / believe the DR.. Miles Remedies
saved my life. MS. ]. c. BENEDICT, Tuck
er, Utah
All druggists sell and guarantee hrst bot
tie DR.. Niles Remedies. Send for free book
on Nervous and Heart Diseases. Address
DE. Niles Medical Co ElkhaTL Ind.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-04-24
Paved Out.

DYSPEPSIA CAN BE CURED BY using
Acker's Dyspepsia T0blets. One little
Tablet will give immediate relief or money
refunded. Sold in handsome tin boxes
at 25 cents. Belt Cherrington, Dallas,
Oregon.
Dull Headache, Pains in various parts
Of the body Sinking at the Pit of the
Stomach Loss Of Appetite. Feverishness,
Pimpes or Sores are all positive evidences
Of impure blood. No matter how It be-
came so. 1t must be purified In order to
obtain good health. Acker's Blood Elixir
has never failed TO cure scrofulous or
Syphilitic poisons or any other blood
diseases, It is certainly a wonderful
remedy and we sell every bottle on a post
tive guarantee. Belt & Cherrington, Dali
las, oregon.
EXPERIENCE IS THE BEST teacher.
Use Ackers English Remedy in any
case Of coughs, cold or Group. Should Il
faii to give immediate relief money re-
funded 25 cts. and 80 cts. Belt & Cher
ringt0n Dallas. Oregon.
ACKER'S DYSPEPSIA TABLETS are
sold on positive guarantee. Cures heart
burn. raising OF the food. distress after
eating or any form OF dyspepsia. One
little tablet gives Immediate relief q
cts. and 50 cts. Belt 4 Cherrington
Dallas, Oregon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-04-24
HOBSON in OREGON
Is Strong Advocate Of Large and
Powerful Navy.

81 would to God our Navy was
ten times as large as it is. Then
when America raises her voice
among the nations Of the earth and
demands justice and mercy it will
have weight So said Lieut.. Pear
son Hobson, hero Of the Merrimac
in Portland Tuesday.
Mr.. Hobson is on lecture tour
Of the entire country, advocating
the supremacy Of the American
Navy and emphasizing his views
with facts that count. Wherever
be goes he is greeted by large and
enthusiastic crowds, who are
charmed with his magnificent voice,
the force Of bis argument, and the
candid, honest belief Of his theories.
Hobson truly has an exceptional
voice. It is rich mellow and pene-
trating. In conversation heis easy
and highly entertaining,
every recently the strongest
nations in Europe" the Captain
continued, much against our pro-
test, went to little South American
people and began bombarding their
ports. II was not Difference to the
Monroe Doctrine that prevented
the continuance Of this coalition,
and it is only fair to remark that
in expert.circles the opinion is that
that we could not have maintained
the doctrine, for the reason that
our Navy would have been utterly
inadequate for the task. 1t was
enormous pressure Of the public
opinion in Great Britain, which
forced the government to swerve
from its course.
Germany is trebling her Navy.
First she proposed to do it in 15N
years, then in ten, and now it is
whispered that it is to be done in
1906. By increasing ours in the
proportion | have indicated we
would in 1915 have a navy as big
as Great Britain"
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-04-24
LANDMARK DESTROYED
The Essex House at Lafayette Goes
Up in Smoke.

The old Essex House," which
was one of the first hotels of any
pretensions built in Oregon, burned
to the ground Thursday night.
When the alarm was given the
whole interior of the main building
was a seething mass of flames, and
the firemen could do nothing but
try to save adjacent buildings.
The house was occupied by Mrs.
Mcdonald, a widow, whose house.
hold furniture was saved.
The Essex House was a Yamhill
county landmark. 1t was built by
the late Amos Cook, about 1850,
and has sheltered some distinguish
ed men in it's time. Both General
Grant and General Sheridan, then
lieutenants, have often been guests
at this house. The late Judge
Deadly, David Logan, and a host of
ether prominent men in the early
days of Oregon, shared the hospi-
tality of this noted hostelry.-Salem
Statesman.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-04-24

be made whereby you will be able
to store at your nearest warehouse.
Past experience has taught us that
it pays to pool our products, and
we feel sure that it will pay every
woolgrower to join in the pool. 1t
will cost each grower but one-half
cent per pound, which will cover
all expenses, including warehouse
charges. Drop me a card by early
mail, stating the number of fleeces
you wish to place in this pool, and
also please call your neighbours at
tention to this letter.
Truly yours,
H. L. FENToN,
Secretary.