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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-02-05
THE GENEVA CONFERENCE.

While the Hon. Caleb Gushing was
in New York on Friday preparing for
his departure to join the counsel for the
United States at the Geneva Conference,
he was subjected to an interview by
Herald reporter, who elected the follow
ing information in answer to interroga-
tories:
"What are your prospects of success
as to fulfllment of the spirit of the
treaty, Generals"
"Well, [ am very sanguine. | don't
think there should be any difficulty about
this thing
''There ought not to be any difficulty
as to the concession of the principle; it
is when you come to the details of settle
ment that difference may arise"
I'm the settling of the details don't
think there will be any difficulty. What,
after all, is few millions of pounds or
dollars to either nation to the healing
up of this sore that has been running
for so many years"
ais it true, General, that the bulk of
the Alabama claims are held in England,
after all, and that, from the momentary
point of view, England has the greatest
interest?'
"Oh, no; that is one of the many de-
lusions about this question. We have
many thousands of dollars of claims here,
individual claims, about which there
ought not to be much question"
England has shown disposition tc
obtain satisfactory settlement, General
and it is scarcely possible for you tc
meet man who has more of the soul Of
honor in him than Sir Alexander Cock.
burn
Eyes, l know Chief Justice Cockburn
and know him to be a fair, honorable
true-minded man, whose record shows
that he will be DESTROYS of doing thu
right thing. 1t is quite certain, sir
that England cannot afford to permi
it to be established that it is right prin
ciple to fit out these cruisers to pla,
havoc on the sea when an opportunit.
presents itself Any way, should sucl
a principle be admitted, l think it Nigh
be disastrous.
ssOn the principle that two can pla,
at that game, l suppose, General %
"WelL we have rather an extensiv
sea-board, and it might be inconvenien
for England to find its tactics adopted
However, l don't think there is any like
lyhood of any other settlement than tn
one that seems to be desired by all tn
world. There are some people who, OF
of hatred to England, pure and simpl,
and with the unreasonableness of passion
would like to keep this Alabama sol
open"
''They ale not very numerous, I hop'
General p
Il don't know but what they are nj
f merous enough, but their disconte1
with England and hatred of her polio
has been Of so long standing that it h:
become chronic, and | think it is scare
ly possible for England to do anythir
that would please them
. General, it must be satisfaction
t you and your associates that you go
e Conference with the sympathy and su
t port of the civalized world, nearly. c
0 the peace principle hope that the Coz
e ference will be a success.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-02-05
For the Monitor.)
BLACK RIVER VALLEY II. X.

understand that the Passumpsic r..
r. company at their recent meeting at
Newport, voted three hundred thousand
dollars to build the railroad from New
port to Canada line, near South Troy,
and that workmen are already engaged,
in building bridge across the bay, south
side the steam mill at Newport. This
puts very different look upon the sub
iect from what it was when Newport re-
fused to pledge aid to this connecting
road.
Now as the road is coming to New
port it will be much easier to build the
new road directly to Newport instead OF
Troy. The grade will be remarkably
easy the length of Black River Valley,
and the soil very favorable for digging
in the cuts or to fill depressions. The
grade is equally favorable from Crafts
bury to South Hardwick.
From South Hardwick, several miles
along the brook toward Montpelier, the
rise is very gradual, and it is believed,
that the connexion with the Portland
and Ogdensburgh road at East Montpel-
Ter, is entirely practicable. X. X. X.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-02-05

The Jews are now most numerous
in the northern part of Africa be-
tween Morocco and Egypt. In the
strip of Europe stretching from the
Danube to the Baltic there are about
100000; while in all western Europe
there are not 100000 of them, which
shows that the great mass of the Jews
keep as near as may be to the Holy
Land, ready to enter in and possess it
whenever the summons they wait for
comes. although in Palestine itself
they are few and weak.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-02-05

Brick Pomeroy has been sued for
$4,000 for breach of promise, by New
Haven lady whom he promised to marry
in l866--A Kentucky Senator got
so much interested in a debate over the
passage of the southern railroad bill
that he drew and leveled a revolver at
the head of another Senator The
New York police captured whole den
Of burglars last Monday night and large
quantity of safe and bank breaking
tools--Counterfeit ten dollar bills
on the Poughkeepsie N. Y. Bank are in
circulation.--New York police are
going to build a monument to remember
Jim Fisk by--A Musical Conven-
ton is to be held at Newbury, this State
commencing February 6 and continuing
four days, Col. H. D. Hopkins, conduc-
tOr-The Prince of Wales has so far
recovered that he is about to take ride
on the ocean-A woman, aged 81, ar
rived in ST. Adams week ago last Fri
day, having travelled entirely alone, all
the way from Ireland to join a daugh-
ter living there--The North Carolina
Legislature have elected an ex-rebel gen.
eral to the U. S. Senate "A general
of the war of 1912, by the name of
Thompson once worth million died
last Wednesday New York pauper--
The republican press of Illinois almost
unanimously oppose the one term amend
ment to the constitution states
of Georgia and Connecticut have chosen
their delegation to the republican ma
tional convention, and given them posi-
tive instructions to vote for Grant, first,
last and at all times Mrs. Hannah
Lyon, of Elizabeth, N. j., worth $40.
900 was found frozen to death on the
floor of her house, Feb I'd, with dem
John of whiskey by her side-At the
late fire at Bristol, this state, the women
fought the fire fend like heroines. One
young lady stood four hours and a hall
ankle deep in the water, filling bucket:
which the men took away to the burning
buildings-A mad rebel in the NORTH
Carolina Legislature said few days agc
that she hated and despised the fedora
government that he had taken tussl
with her once and was ready to do i
again, and he would like to have sea
in Congress for Just five minutes, Just t.
tell them so--In Allen county, Ind.
they divorce forty-one couple per da
with neatness and despatch-Mor
terrible crimes were committed in Brook
Ign last month than were ever known j
that or any other American city in tn
same length of time-The Bosto
Traveller says, 'Now it is unmistakeabl
clear that that the great majority
republicans mean that President Graz
shall be the candidate of their party
the closely approaching election, an
any man who shall do anything toward
threatening their will must seek the d.
feat of the republicans and the restor;
ton of the democrats to power
$4,000 have been subscribed towar,
building bronze statue of Horace Gre
ley in Printing House Square N. T., o.
posite the statue of Benjamin Frankli
"A Spanish gunboat has capture
an English Schooner ard crew with a
ticles Of war for the Cubans on boar
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-02-05

was done Bolts, in low voice. called
Mr. Siegfried to his side and whispered
few words in his ear. The reverend
gentleman then stepped in front of the
dying man and said: ION the part of
George Bolts | thank the officers of the
prison, his fellow-prisoners and all who
were kind to him during his confinement.
He. forgives all his enemies and he dies
in the Lord Jesus Christ" When the
minister ceased speaking the Sheriff
quickly stepped behind black screen
at the side of the scafold, having first
drawn a black cap over Bolts face. A
second more and with a thud the weight
beneath the floor descended and Bolts
was
DANGLING IN THE AIR.
Up to the last moment he held his
hand in that of Mr.. Weed, the prison
chaplain. The weight fell at precisely
thirty minutes past eleven. At 11.32
his pulse stood at 70; at 1134, 70; at
11.35 100; at 1l.36, 10; at 1l.37,
So; at ll.38, no pulsation at 1l.41, a
slight return of the pulse was felt; at
11.43 he was declared dead, thirteen
minutes from the time of execution. At
ter hanging five minutes there was a
muscular twitching of the body. Alto
gether Bolts appeared to die very easily,
considering his size and vitality.
THE BODY
was allowed to hang for a little over
half an hour and was then placed in a
walnut coffin which was hidden from
sight in one of the passages of the pris-
on. A jury was impanneled on the spot
and formal inquest held. This even
ing the family of the deceased will re-
move the body to their own burial place.
OTHER MATTERS.
Bolts was six feet three inches high
and very powerfully made. There was
not the slightest appearance of bravadc
on his part. Among the crowd who wit
messed the execution was a little boy
about ten years old. Bolts received {
most pathetic and forgiving letter from
his mother to-day. The execution caus
ed the greatest excitement Throughout
Newark. AS Bolts was swung in thu
air Leighton, his fellow-prisoner, wa
heard to say, There goes an innocen
man." Oliver Halstead, son of tn
murdered man, was among the Grove
who witnessed the execution.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-02-05

There is no reason whatever why it
should not be. go with the fullest
belief that it will be so and shall do all
[ can to promote that result"
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-02-05
FOR SALE

In the pleasant village of Barton house and barn and
other outbudings with Is of nice meadow land
never failing water at house and barn. Will sell the
buildings with or acres all the land suits the
buyer. Am determined to SELL
BENZ. NUTTER.
Barton, Jan. Is, 1872. "a
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-02-05

The fifth annual meeting of the Orleans Fair Ground
company will be holden at the south school room in
Barton village on Tuesday, February Is, 1872, at
o'clock P. NJ.
JB. ROBINSON, Clerk.
Rarton. Jan. 10, 1872 PA
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-02-05
THE CROWD

began to assemble, and increased up to
ten, when about one thousand persons
were present. The police rigidly car
ried out their orders and no one was ad-
mitted. At ten the Sheriff arrived, ac-
Uompanied by Deputy Davis and Under
Sheriffs, with their black stats of office.
They were followed by about one hun
dred and fifty witnesses. The crowd,
with representatives of the press, were
Immediately admitted. The police prov
ed sufficient to keep order in the crowd
during the entire proceeding.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-02-05
THE SHERIFF

appeared to be very much excited. He
lighted cigar and then threw it away
and walked about the corridor uneasily.
Meantime the devotions were continued
in the condemned cell without Interrupt
ton. At twenty -four minutes past elev-
en- Sheriff Peckwell took off his overcoat
and handed it to one of the reporters.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-02-05

that it would be cheaper and better
economy, if these pans were to be put in
every third year. G. W. SHAVER.
Craftsbury, Jan. %, 1872.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-02-05
RELIGIOUS EXERCISES

were at once commenced in which the
wretched man Joined with fervor
amounting almost to enthusiasm. From
this time until almost the hour for exc
cution Bolts was entirely given up to
the consultations of religion. Late last
night an order was issued by Sheriff
Peckwell that no one-not even those
who had passes-was to be admitted to
the Jail until ten this morning. At an
early hour
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-02-05
ON THE SCAFFOLD.

He stood firmly under the galIows
while the Sheriff was Tightening the
moose which was hanging around his
neck. While he was doing this the
Sheriff said George Bolts, the time
has now come for the execution of the
law At thirty-one minutes past IL
Under-Sheriff Davis commenced to read
the death warrant. He read it slowly
and with evident nervousness. When it
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-02-05
THE GALLONS IN NEW JERSEY

Execution of Geo. Bolts, the Murderer
of ssPet" Halstedd. THE last hours OF
the condenaeed.- Scenes and Incidents
before and at the execution
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-02-05
CELL.

He and Davis then proceeded to the
condemned cell. The Sheriff quietly
shook hands with Bolts but did not
speak. The latter was standing up
when he entered and merely said, II am
ready He then fervidly embraced his
brother John and the two clergymen.
He shook hands heartily with his fell
low-prisoner, Leighton, who stood by the
door of the condemned cell to keep the
crowd back. The cell itself was curtain
ed off from the observation of lockers
on. In few minutes
THE MOURNFUL PROCESSION
started from the cell Bolts walked
firmly between Sheriff Peckwell and Dep
uty Sheriff Alares. His arms were pin
Toned with cord and his legs loosely
bound. The Sheriff was pale as death.
As Bolts passed through the door of his
cell he lifted his eyes uneasily toward
the beam of the gallows, but never
afterward looked up.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-02-05
DR.. eOULD's PIN.WORM SYRUP

Purely vegetable, safe and certain valuable ca
thartic and beneficial to health. Warranted TO cue
q c. GOODWIN & CO, Boston, and all druggists
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-02-05
BRING IN YOUR WOOL.
pelts. hides, iron. rags, dairy SKINS copper brass
OR CIR NBA OK s

and also any other plumber that you have to dispose Of
We want all kinds of barter, and will pay money or
goods for it. Respectfully yours,
WARNER BROTHERS.
Barton, January l2. 1872.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-02-05
THE DREAD PREPARATIONS.

A ape was drawn in the hallway
from the prisoners cell to the side of
the gallows. Inside this were the dep
uty sherifs, the rest of the crowd being
kept outside. The prisoners on the
ground tier were removed to the second
and third tiers, on which were provided
seats for the representatives of the press.
The sheriff and the officers again tested
the strength of the rope and the pulleys.
The clanking could be easily heard by
Bolts in his cell.
Bolts SINGS HYMN Justify.
Shortly after the crowd entered the
prison hymn was sung by the clergy
men in the cell, in which Bolts Justify
joined. His voice could be, easily dis
tinguished above the others.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-02-05
VISIT FROM HIS BROTHER.

At nine his brother John entered the
jail and went Immediately to the cell of
the condemned. Shortly after his arri-
val Bolts said he would take some break
fast, and accordingly some veal outlets,
tea and toast were brought to him.
HE MADE HEARTY BREAKFAST,
and assisted Leighton in handing out
the dishes from the cell. Shortly after
this the Rev. Mr.. Siegfried arrived, ac-
companied by the Rev. Mr.. Weed, chap
lain of the prison.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-02-05

New YORK, Jan. %. The accounts
of the last hours and execution of Geo.
Bolts differ materially, but details as
clear and direct as any are thus given
PREPARING FOR THE GALLONS.
About this morning Bolts awoke
and Immediately got up. He asked
Leighton to get him some water to wash
himself with, and while it was being
prepared engaged in earnest prayer with
Mr.. Flavel, who remained by his bed
side during the entire night. When
the water was brought he washed him
self thoroughly, remarking to Leighton
that it was only right and proper that
he should prepare decently for DEATH
When his additions were concluded he
dressed himself in blue check shirt
and pair Of shepherd plaid pants, which
he had worn since his Incarceration. He
put On no collar but tied black silk
handkerchief around his neck Thus
attired he sat down on his bed.
PRAYERS AND SOUVENIRS
He conversed with Leighton, praying
fervently at intervals with Flavel. He
gave Leighton number of coins to keep,
as he said, as momentoes of him. He
solemnly told the counterfeiter that his
fate ought to be warning to him.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-02-05
STOVES, PUMPS, SINKS,

stove findings sugar tools and hOow-waTe tin, sheet
iron, copper, glass and wooden-wares brass kettles
lead pipe and many articles too to mention.
Give call. You obtain a great bargain on any
kind of stove To all those who indebted to
would say,
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1872-07-25
enr Sfrap yaak.
n J0HH o. pUHE.

Rap t.pi Rap tap, at The door q the heart,
Rap taPi With locd denandi
O. .h1 = r,S:s = sss : :s q hear:
Tbs rest 70 TIE spirit l.ndi
lis 1! Ills Who knocks without
With long arm and knuckle Stout
'Tis q The skeleton hand!
Rap tap! Rap TAP! I have startled thss Up
WEI sSy IL. YER. fr..s ian S. Sssaiy eun
Ard ny ear.ss Tsv Iosdes q every sup
For 'is II 'tis I Who knockseh without
With strong arm and knucklss stout
'Tis u the sickle keen.
Rap tsp. Rap tap. on the hony walls:
What h0! Art ready withial
Rap TAP! Rap TAP! still louder it falls
III rent thee no longer these carn.l balls
Make ready, make ready. tbs I without
With . bony arm and . knuckle stout
It's of the skeleton grin!
Rap tap! Rap tap. but voiee Of prayer
Burst forth frum the sinful wight.
EM.s . KIP :R sS ssss
For another year. year To prepare
Ts. he region, e. 81 I s; aid l:.''
With the skeieso1 arm and the knuckle stout
For him with the breath Of blight
year " neglect and crime;
To strive in the es where the righteous have strven
For their spotless robes and . home in Heaven.
Tis past, and again Is heard without
The skeleton arm and the knnckle stout,
Like Wild and deathly chime.
Rap tap! Rap tap, on the bony walls!
What no! Art ready withini
Rap tap! Rap tap on the bony wails;
Rap up! k.P tap IKE thunder 4 f, I,.
Thou munster Of falsehood and sin
In tumut Of horror, the spirit went out
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1872-07-25
Ole fi.u ii tue Thiug.


MD Won ever know such weatberi
seven bright burning days together;
Sv cit ring nigbts. and broiling days,
SutTy n,Sunbeams-sun's bright fayst
M one knows which way to turn HIN,
All things either melt or burn MIN;
Half the weight Of all the nation,
Is tying Of In Precipitation;
And every man and woman, too.
As lauguidy they Look 1T you,
Exclsine, with moist and mournfnl phi.,
Dear me! how very hot il isl"
Ladies' all langn,d In mualin array,
1ol upon coachcs, the live-loug day,
Looking more lovely than we can say
BRING a. sasy gfIy %s,,s
But alas and alack! IL Il :" al In my eye."
For before Il reaches the top Of the staisi
It, turned INTO water, quite "1sawaresT
And the moist confectioner inwardly swear.
As be wipes with bis apron, his long pale phiz,
"Oh' pooh! how internally hot is!'
Fat men waddls along the Strand,
Wiping their foreheads-hat In hand;
Dogs hang out thei- tongues and pant,
And nobody give. EN- the water they want
They 60 about swapping at horses and men;
Costermongers slowly pass
With "eduty .Gopers and spayrosc-grcss:"
Their thruats are g boz borriSy hot and Dry;
And you hear, from each dusky phix,
All, me! how desperate hot it is!'
Oh, what treat twould be to wade.
Chin deep in fresh iced lemonadei
Or TO sit . deep marble bowl within,
And champagne gurgling around your chin
Hfsring and sparkling around your nose,
Till you open your mouth. and down IL goes,
Gulp by gulp, and sup by sup,
As you .catawampisbly chaw 1t mp
Burnt down as thew have been with ali sorts Of sauce.
Oh, the fellow who could thus lave his phiz.
Needn't care how warm the weather is!
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1872-07-25
Hungarian Gras. fer Heres.

am looking at what you say of communica-
ton read at the meeting of the Philadelphia
society for the promotion of agriculture. On this
subject, of Hungarian grass as food for animals,
have received a great many communications from
practical farmers, and talked with many others.
The following the results of my efforts at arr-
wing ut the truth:
l. Hungarian grass, if allowed to mature the
seed before harvesting it, is a very heavy feed.
g Fed, in this condition, as one would feed
timothy hay, it is dangerous food. 1t does in
jure stock in such cases.
3. If cut when in bloom and cured as hay, it
will not injure any kind of stock; it is exceedingly
nutritious and valuable as a forage crop; it is
also paatable. And if it is put on rich SOIL it is
profitable late crop to pnt in.
4. Experiments have demonstrated that the
grass with the seed threshed ont, does not injury
stock, and that if fed lightly with the seed in as
one would feed grain, it is not injurious; but bad
effects follow Overlooking, as in the of oats,
corn, or other grain.
S. For a forage crop, it is found most profitable
and less dangerous to cut the grass when in bios
som. l know farmers who grow large crops of it.
cut it at this stage Of maturity, and feed exclu-
sively to team horses. They feed no grain.
Now, if any of your readers have any facts that
conflict with the above, he should promptly fur
nish them, for have never obtained any.-Cor.
Of Rxral New Yorker.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1872-07-25

The Boston. Commercial Baliefta's --latest" are
these:
The fall. to he sure We are continually reading
of the failoring sums when a list of figures is
given.
December may be said to be the wearing ap-
parel of the season, it being the close cffhe gear.
Which is the most hungry seasonf Summer,
for no one disputes the summers Cheat.
October cannot be said tn he an upright month,
for if is always found in the fall of the year.
Summer must perforce be upright, for it will
turn upside down if it tries to be seated. If you
do not believe it, try smmmer set yourself.
May is the most surprising month, for whenever
a person is surprised, he will admit that tits
a-mdy s-meRt
a nice production may always be expected
from December
being the first of the twelve.
What is the boatmans month"; Why, the
month of ro,cs Is. Doat June ksou it,
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1872-07-25

1t is practice among waggish printers when q
SCREEN un" enters the office devil, to play jokes
on him by sending him on an errand to neigh
boring office for something that he would he sure
not to find, and be returns with some strange
thing other, thinking that in printers phrase
he has got what he was sent for. A joke of this
kind was recently perpetrated in a neighbOriug
town. A boy who was rather "verdant" went to
learn the printing business, and one of the jOurs,
loving sport, sent him one day with a dish to a
certain Editor to borrow "sill of editorial"
The editor, understanding the game, returned the
picture of jdekass. The first one finding himself
rather come over set his wits TO work to think
how he could be even with the other. At last he
called the lad, and told him to go and tell the ed
itor that sit was editorial that he wanted, and not
the editor.