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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1873-09-15
THE BLIND MEN AND THE ELE-
PHANT.

Il was six men of Indostan,
To learning much inclined,
Who went to see the Elephant
Crhough all of them were blind),
The FIRST approached the Elephant
And happening to fall
Against his broad and sturdy side,
At once began TO bawl:-
"God bless me- But the Elephant
Is very like wallp'
The SECOND. feeling of the tusk,
Cried: "Hol What have we here
So very round and smooth and SHARPE
To me tits mighty clear
This wonder of an Elephant
Is very like spearr
The THIRD approached the animal,
And happening to take
The squirming tru1fk within his hands,
Thus boldly up and spake
81 see,' quoth he ''the Elephant
Is very like a snake"
The FOURTH reached out his eager hand,
And felt about the knee.
'What most this wondrous beast is like
Is mighty plan,p quoth he.
" '1is clear enough the Elephant
Is very like tree p
The FIFTH, who CHANGED to touch the ear,
Said "E'en the blindest man
Can tell what it resembles most.
Deny the fact who can,
This marvel of an Elephant
Is very like a fan ?!
The SIXTH no sooner had begun
About the beast to grope
Then, seizing on the swing tail
That fell within his scope,
II see," quOth he, ''the Elephant
Is very like rope"
And so these men of Indostan
Disputed loud and long,
Each in his own opinion
Exceeding stiff and strong
Though each was partly in the right
And all were in the wrong
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1873-09-15
A CHURCH-GOING BELLE.


A dainty little bonnet,
The sweetest marabout,
A sea of tawny wavelets
Ger forehead white as snow,
A brace of sparkling sapphires,
Two cheeks of rosy dye,
pair of lips of ruby,
And fascinating sigh.
Think'st thou she goes to worship?
All it's difficult to tell,
But it's plain both saints and sinners
Worship that Sabbath belle.
A tightly fitting boddice,
Costume all brocaded,
Short petticoats with fiounces,
In endless colors braided,
Enameled shoes with buckles,
Such as the Frenchmen vend.
With lofty, taper heel taps,
To give a grecian bend.
Think'st thou its for Gods glory
She dresses out so well 2
Or does she want some saint or sinner
To love the Sabbath belle?
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1873-09-15
TESTING AN ATTORNEY.

Old sGoldpeck was queer genius. He
was called "old' not SO much on ac-
count of his years as for matter of dis
tinction. 1t was rather a title eff vener-
alton. Goldpeck was worth a million
of dollars; and he had made his fortune
honestly-had made it in reclaiming
and developing, and giving to his fell
lows. large tract of land which had
been wild and useless until he took hold
of it. At length Goldpeck bought a
grand estate in Flushborough, and thith-
er he removed with his household gods.
He was comparatively stranger in
Flushborough, but he had chosen that
place for his residence because it was
convenient to the Grand Summit Rail-
road, of which he had assumed the di-
rection, and which he mostly owned.
There were several lawyers in Flush
borough, and Junius B. Bumpwell was
one Of them. And Junius B. B. fatter-
|
ed himself that he was at the top round
in the ladder of legal lore. One day
Junius B. B. sat In his office, engaged in
writing. A man entered, hat in hand,
and asked if Squire Bumpwcll was in.
Junius looked up, and frowned. He be-
held a middle-aged man, clad IN the
garb of a day-laborer, evidently one of
the dirt-diggers of the railroad. His
! boots were heavy and mud covered; his
slouchy overalls were coarse and patch
ed; and, altogether. he looked poor and
forlorn enough. Junius acknowledged
that he was Mr.. Bumpwell.
"Well, Squire, I'm in a heap O.
trouble; and | want a bit of your ad-
vice, said the visitor, in broad. home
ly way, but respectfully.
Junius B. B. was busy, and he wanted
no such client. He did not seem inclin-
ed to recognize the s'man and brother"
in the mudsilrs garb. With an impa-
tient gesture, and with palpable show
of disgust, he waved his dainty hand
toward the door, and informed his would
be client that Sam. Smiler would be
more likely to attend to his case than
anybody else. He would find Smiler'
office in little back room over Snap.
per's store,
The man bowed, and put on his bat
tered hat. and left.
Shortly thereafter one of Bumpwell's
chums came In. and after a jolly saluta.
tion he broke out
Say Junius- isn't Goldpeck queer
old chap? What did he want with
you?'
want with me? l haven't seer
him. / don't know him.
"Why,-bless your soul, mani ! didn't
l see him come out of your Office no
five minutes ago?'
.Eh ?-What ?-Old Goldpeck?
THAT was the old fellow in the blu,
overalls and mud boots"
.sPshaw 1t can't be-.
''But l tell you, it's SO. know tn
old rascal we'll. He came the sam
game over Snapper, at the store. Snap
per snubbed him, and lost him. hop
you haven't cut him.
! A deep groan from Bumpwell told o
; his sorrow. But he had more sorroy
yet in store He had the sorrow of see
ing SAM Smiler ascend to the lucrativ
post of the millionaire's Attorney sol
row which was to rankle in his bosor
while he should remember that th
golden opportunity had once been his
and that he had foolishly thrown
away.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1873-09-15

There is row in the Republican
ranks in Mississippi. Senator Ames
has carried off the nomination for gov
ernor. and We judge from the tone of
remarks indulged in by his rival sena-
tor Alcorn, that the latter has been Sc.
verely worsted by the son-iu-law. The
resolutions adopted by the Republican
State Convention say nothing about the
salary grab
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1873-09-15


GEN. TAYLoR's GRAvE.-Between five
and six miles from the city, says the
Louisville Courier-Journol, on an OBJ
scure neighborhood road, rest the re-
mains of the twelfth President of the
United States, Zachary Taylor. The
grave is situated in the northeast corner
of the Taylor farm, and it is notifying
to relate that it is in a sadly neglected
condition, underbrush, weeds and allan.
thus trees rendering it very difficult of
access. No monument has ever been
erected to Gen. Taylor's memory. The
remains lie in plain vault, built in
the side of hill, with a marble slab
over the door, bearing the inscription !:
~. Taylor, born Nov. "a, 1884: died
July 9, 1850" The place does indeed
appear forgotten. A stone wall incloses
the little graveyard, and rusty and
unused iron gate frowns upon the visitor.
1t evidently has not been opened for
years. Col. Richard Taylor is buried
to the right of Gen. Taylor An obe-
lisk, eighteen feet high, is erected over
his grave. bearing the inscription: 'sCol.
Richard Taylor, soldier Of the Revo-
lutionary war, and native Of Orange
County, Virginia born April 8, 1774 ;
died JAM Is, 1929" Col. Taylor
came to this State while his son Zachary
was an infant, and settled on the plan
tation where he is now buried.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1873-09-15
A SQUARE JOKE ON THE
LAWYERS.

Rickel was telling US the other day a
good joke ON the legal profession. In
German settlement, no matter where, he
had been called on suit before JUS
tice, in which Schneider (but that is not
his name) was party. The case was
decided against Sehaeiaer,- end the old
man was naturally detected, discouraged
and disconsolate, and sat in the midst
of the crowd with his head between his
hands. The conversation run on law,
and some one described picture repre-
senting the COW with the plaintiff tugging
at the horns and the defendent pulling
the tail, while lawyer on each side is
drawing the milk. This aroused Sch
neider, and he said: 'Oh, dat is nod
ings, know Won besser ding as dat on
der lawyers" ssWhat is it ? what is
it? eagerly cried the listeners. And
he told them: ether was once man so
sick he thought he must die, and he
sent for two lawyers that he might have
one on each side and die like Jesus
Christ" ."-West Union (IoaOa) Gazette.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1873-09-15

out his brains with a pistol, evidently
intending to follow Jones into the next
world and sell him machine at all haz-
ards. We give this for what it is worth.
We only know that Jones was educated
by his parents to believe that it was
wicked to tell a lie.-,Saturday Eyening
Post.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1873-09-15

At Barnum's show, one day. a young
husband, the happy father of chubby.
rosy-cheeked baby, was wandering
about the concern, and after while
neared the headquarters of the "Wild
Fiji Cannibals. Holding the afore-
said offspring in his arms, he stopped
to view these feeders on human flesh.
Mr.. FIJI accosted the papa thusly: "Fat-
tee baby, white man; good eat; tender.
Fiji man like him. How muchee price?
FIJI man pay Melikee man dollars"
The Mortified father drew back aghast,
but hastily responded in this wise:
"What'll you give, noble savage?" "Fi-
il man give ten dollars" "Too cheap;
worth more but I'll tell you what I'll
do. I've got nice old mother-in-law
at home I'll sell you for FIVE dollars.
She's rather tough eating, but good for
a square meal.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1873-09-15

The Chicago Tribune's grain reports
from the State of Illinois indicate that
there is to be considerable deficiency
in the corn crop. The present aspect
is quite unfavorable, but the farmers
are counting on an advance in the price
to make up for the loss in quantity.
The yield promises to be not more than
one-half of the acreage of the State is
devoted to corn, and the Importance of
a good crop to the farmers is therefore
evident. Not so much corn was planted
this year as last year, and all the signs
point to very greatly diminished har-
vest. The shortness of the crop is es-
pecially noticeable in the thirty counties
where all the corn for export is grown.
The same indications are noticed in Iowa.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1873-09-15

IL You PLEAsE.-Boys, do you ever
think how much real courtesy will do
for you? Some of the greatest men were
ever cautious In this respect. When the
Duke of Wellington was sick, the last
he took was a little tea. On his servant
handing it to him in a saucer, and asking
if he would have 1T, the duke replied,
s.Yes, if you please These were his
last words. How much kindness and
courtesy are expressed by them He who
has commanded great armies, and was
long accustomed to the tone of authority,
did not overlook the small ccurtesies of
life. All, how many boys do What
rude tone of command they often use to
their little brothers and sister, and some
times to their mothers. They order so.
That is ill-bred. and shows. to say the
least, want of thought In all your
home talk, remember IF you please. !"
10 all who wait upon or serve you, be-
lieve that IF you please will make you
better served than all the words in the
whole dictionary. Do not forget three
little words, eff you please
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1873-09-15

Her husband would never walk with
her. as he said she had too short a step
for him. was the testimony of a wife
in a divorce case recently. Another
man who could keep step put in an ap-
pearauce and hence the trouble which en-.
sued.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1873-09-15

THE GERMAN EMPERoR's HEALTH.-A
Berlin correspondent says: sOne of the
events for which it is we'll to be prepar-
ed is the death of the German Emperor.
Apprehensions about his case arise, not
so much from specific attacks of illness
as from various signs, insignificant
when taken apart, but full of significance
when grouped together His journey
to St. Petersburg left (it is said) bad
effect on his constitution He returned
rather tired, after long round of dissi-
pations and tedious railway journey.
Soon after, the Shah arrived. and to
the physical fatigue incident to the part
of host was added nervous suffering
brought on by the eccentricities of his
guest. 1t was supposed. at one time,
that his illness was feigned in order to
escape further interviews with the king
of Kings After the departure of the
Shah the Emperor retired to Potsdam.
where, one hot afternoon, he suddenly
tainted, falling heavily forward on the
floor. and only after an hour was he
brought to consciousness. The Emper-
or is petulant and vacillating, and has
a morbid dread of being left alone. He
is disturbed" the correspondent says,
"by the extent to which his Government
has been involved in the war with the
Holy See.'
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1873-09-15

Chloroform will remove paint from a
garment or elsewhere when benzene or
hsulphide of carbon fails.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1873-09-15

The HIGHEsT Town IN THE UNITED
SrATEs.-Fairplay, Colorado, lies at the
head of South Park, on the mountain
route between Denver and Santa Fe,
ninety-fve miles from the former place.
1t is noted as the supply point for the
Mount Lincoln mining district. 1t has
a population of about 1000, with the
usual number of stores, hotels, and sa-
looms, besides two banks and a weekly
newspaper. 1t is the highest town in
the United States, its altitude being
9,764 feet, nearly two miles above sea-
level, and 1866 feet above Mount WASH
ington. It's inhabitants, while never
experiencing the cheated term" yet
from June to September have the luxury
of moderately warm days and cool nights,
the monotony being occasionally relieved
by snow storm in August. Mount
Lincoln towers above the place to a
height cf over 10000 feet All along
its sides, to within few yards of the
top, often enveloped by clouds, and often
above them, miners and prospectors are
busy developing or seeking new discoy-
cries.
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L. w. POWELL,

l.. III. THOMPSON,
A TTORNEY, COUNSELLOR AND SOLICITOR
La Also Bounty and Pension Agent. Irasburgh VI
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GLOVER.

Il. E. FOSTER,
DRoPRIETOR UNION HOUSE. STAGE LEAVES
l. for Montpelier Mondays, Wednesdays, and FRI
days. and for Barton twice day.
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A TTORNEY, COUNSELLOR AND SOLICITO]
Ia Also Insurance Agent Irasburgh VT. 2-24
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IR RASBURGH.

II. 5. ORNE,
nEALER IN FURNITURE, COFFINS AND
.lI CASKETS, Irasburgh, VI. o-24
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DRoPRIEToR IRAsBURGH HOUSE, Irasburpb
u VT good Livery in connection with the
House. Stage leaves for Barton Landing Depot twice
day. 2-24o
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1873-09-15

d. L. DWINELL,
" EALER IN DRY GOODS. CLOTHING, HATS.
u Caps and General Merchandise The celebrated
st. Leon Water on hand and for sale
Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-06-12
Fire.

There was Slight fire at the grounds
Of the Congregational Church, a few
DAYS ago, which reminded US forcibly
of the fact, that not alone do We have
no apparatus here for the eytiugui>h-
weut of fire. and mo- water works, but
We have no organization. which is SO
necessary to secure the best results
from combined labor. When the alarm
Of fire IS sounded. th ero is naturally
haste and terror on the part Of the
citizens; state Of mind, which ofall
Others is most conducive 20 confusion,
and ia,i,y,ua,yGo.,. and before mach
can Dee done in service at any IRE, order
uu.t Be brought out ofchaoS, and some
one man acknowledged as leader
How all important it is then that
Fire Company De forIued-compoSed
of Young AMI active men, who at an
alarm Of fire, shall rally to the spot,
ami form nucleus of organized
labor. competent to direct the effort
of the crowds, who are always willing,
but generally inefficient.
We make these suggestions, hoping
the young men Of our city will act up
on them without delay, and organize
fire company. There are doubtless,
men here who have had experience as
members or directors of fire companies
at other points, who are competent to
take the direction IF affairs, and who
could, in short time bring up 4 com
pany to a point of efficiency which
would be of great advantage in case Of
a ERE
Let an organized effort be made,
and we think that with proper manage
mcut it viii not requires great deal oi
time to get, through the subscriptions
which may be secured from the lnsur-
auce Companies represented here, the
city Council and private parties, suf-
fcieut funds to purchase first class
Fire Extinguisher, which may be the
means Of war,liuc of disaster, that
would be almost ruiUOus.
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Religious Notes.

On last Saturday morning Rev. j
D. McClintock was installed pastor o
the first Presbyterian church by com
mittee Of Greenbrier Presbytery.
Rev. j. G. Brown of Kanawhs Sa
lines presi ded and proposed the consti
tutional questions, and gave the charge
to the congregation. The Sermon and
charge to the pastor were by Rev. j.
C. Barr of Charleston. Mr.. Brown
remained over Sabbath, and preached
morning and evening. Before the ser
mon in the morning baptism was ad--
ministered to four children, and at the
close of the sermon the Sacrament of
The Lords Supper was administered.
Rev. Z. Valentine Jones returned
ftom the East and preached at Trinity
Hall on Sunday last.
In Parkersburg, they have tinenew
Presbyterian Church which was dedi-
Gated on last Thursday. Among the
incidents of the occasion, was the pres
entation of beautiful Bible to the
Church, by Mrs. MGiflert, Of Hudson
n. Y. the mother of the Pastor. A
collection amounting to $751; was ia
ken up. They will have a bell, weigh
ing 1850 pounds. Total cost SIT, $50.
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sral resources of this section and the
want Of . railroad from Sandy to
Licking.
The Hon. W. n. Wordsworth, Of
Msysville, Commissioner Of Msxicsn
affairs, was 10 our city for . few days.
this week, the guest Of Prof. Rich
ardson.
On Wednesday as the ~. c. Cross
ley was making her landing ct this
place, her engine being out Of order,
she by some means ran under the
guard of Capt. Davidsou's wharfbost,
breaking her jackstaff of and other
wise demolishing things. She how
ever, was repaired and ready for bust
ness on Ler up trip.
VALUABLE MINERAL LANDs.-Col.
John Paul Jones has one Of the best
sites for stone coal furnace we know
of. His lands possess unusual advau-
tages-coal, ore, limestone and fire.
clay in abundance, and q splendid
river harbor. Let capitalists take
notice.
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Editorial Visitors.

Major n. II .Hotchkiss has organized
a party of Maryland Editors, who are
expected to reach Huntington on next
Tuesday on visit, and for the purpose
of preparing to meet them and extend to
them u cordial reception,an enthusiastic
meeting was held at Burdick's Hall on
Tuesday evening last the proceedings OF
which are published below. The pro-
gramme includes a dinner, band, some
short speeches &c.
The Finance committee will call on
the citizens for contributions and We do
hope for the honor of Huntington, that
they will be literally met.
At meeting of the citizens of Hun
tington held pursuant TO notice at Bur
dicks Hall OH Tuesday June 10th. 1878
for the purpose of taking the necessary
steps to extend a proper welcome to the
Editorial ExcursioniSts from Maryland,
who are expected to arrive in this city
on the 18th, inst.-Dr. o. G. Chase was
called to the chair and \ Mitchell
Warner was appointed Sec'y.
Gen. J. G. Breslin upon call from
the chair, explained the object of the
meeting.
The following committees We're on
motion appointed and directed to
meet at call of their respective chair
men.
Committee on Financc-Gcn. ]. G..
Breslin, chairman, J. H. Obey, and DIR.
D. G. Chase.
Committee on Reception A
Mitchell Warner, A. J. EnSlow, W.
:. Downer, p. c. Burlington, and ID.
w. EmmOns.
Committee on Arrangements-Gen
j. q. Breslin, chairman II. Chester
Parsons, w. II Harper, II. NJ. Bur
dick, 7. J Burke. J. w. Nerlander,
Z. T. Mitchell, John HoOe Russell,
J. II. Obey, and Dr.O. q. Chase.
Upon motion it was ordered that
copies Of the minutes Of the meeting be
sent to tine city papers for publication,
after which the meeting adjourned.
0. Il. CHASE, Chairman.
A. MucHEu WARNER, Sec'y,
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BARBOU RSylLLE.

Court is still in SESSION and will
last all the week. AS soon as 1t ad-
journs we will publish synopsis of
the proceedings.
1t is getting late in the season and
farmers who are doing jury duty are
exceedingly anxious to get home to
their farms. Some Of them have not
as yet planted their corn and Sc rious
damage to their crops may arise from
this fact.
IMPRovEMENT.-Dr. Alexander
has been making improvements in the
appearance of his Drug Store. lie
has thoroughly cleaused and repain-
ted the establishment inside, added
two more excellent chow cases and
fitted up neat consultation room
in the rear.
Besides keeping afull supply Of
new and fresh drugs the celebrated
Blue Lick Kentucky water can be
had there.
The HoGs.-Again We must ask
our city fathers to abate the nuisance
of allowin 9 hogs TO run at large. 10
different parts Of or town We notice
several mud holes and these are very
well calculated to breed miasms and
disease. Tue health of our town
sho uld be q sufficient inducement to
the council to keep the streets In
good order.
A B4rboursville man received o
letter from a Kentucky bee keeper,
asking him whetheror not he was en-
gagged 10 agriculture. "Iou re a durn
ed FOOL was the reply. IF you think
I'll give up my bizness add 60 to
raisin' monkeys"
A large congregation Of near one
thousand people assembled at Mud
Church on last Sunday TO hear Rev
erend's Reese and Fox preach the
fupeIsl sermons Of the wives Of MI
Lem. Wilson and Mr.. DuckDer.
Romeo Fl Freer, Commercial sgen
to Nicaragua, paid short visit to BIZ
frieuds in this place last week. De
will start again for bis mission IN
few days. We wish bin safe sod
successful voyage.
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Personal.

We are again under Obligations to
the Hon. Frank Hereford for Pub.
Does. received.
Capt Oliver Phelps, late Of the
L. :. Regulars, but more recently
Chief clerk in his fathers Office as Sec
retarv ofState at Charleston, having
closed up his official duties, is now in
this city looking after some permanent
situation a, book-keeper, with view Of
making Huntington his future abiding
place
The Captain is not without ex-
perience-for he was in active service
in the volunteer army during the entire
war. after which he enlisted aud served
creditably five years in the regular
army. lie is Young, active, hearty and
good looking, and comes well recon-
mended: hence we bespeak for him a
prosperous future.
He is now on fishing excursion Up
Symu,s cgetk,