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manded the yeas and nays, which were as
follows; yeas 3, nays 10, and the motion to
adjourn was lost.
On the question 0! the third reading Of
the bill, Senator MgnSon called for the yeas
and nays, which were as follows: Yeas
Senators Ballard ,Beldon. Gay, King Leach,
Mead, Paine, Parker, Stearns and Thomp-
son. Nays - Senators Arnold, Battell, ,
Beardsley, DaniUrth, Deane. Dillingham;,
Dunshcc, Dwinell. Dyer, Franklin, Nun
son, Ormsbee, Peek, Ram. Sowles, Web
ster, Writer'S and Powell and the third
rea1ing wis refused by vote OF seventeen
to ten.
On motion, the Senate adjourned.
Afternoon.
Joint rcsolution-By Senator Bclden, that
no ball shall be introduced in the Senate al
ter Nov IL; referred 10 committee on final
adjournment.
Senator Webster moved tha; Ii 225, an
act reyiving the Office of scaler of weights
and measures, be returned to the House in
accerdarce with the request Of the House.
Ii was SO ordered.
Senator Deane called up his motion to re-
consider tho vote passing 5 Al, an act TO
protect iSh IN Lake Champiain and its
tributaries. 1t was 50 ordered.
q. Senator Dcane moved to amend so as
to extend the provisions OF the bill TO the
tributaries within one mile of the lake
ordered to lie. IL was thereafter committed
Tor amendment, reported back amended
and the amendment adopted.
Senator Writers made some Inquiries in
regard to the spawning-beds Of the river
Lamcille. On motion Of Senator Beardsley
Ortertd 10 lac.
Bills introduccd-ll III. an act for the
further protection OF fish and game to so
lee. comDi;tee on game and fisheries.
ii. 2Jl. an act To preserve the testimony
IN cases where capital convictions have
taken place; to Committee On Judiciary.
Ii. 2tb. Gn act IN ameE dnent OF acts rela-
ting to the registration oi marriages. births
and deaths; to general committee.
IL, an act to punish attempts 70 COM
init offences, from the House with pro-
posals OF amendment. limiting tIo proyis-
ions Ui the bil' 20 offences punishable by
death or impri>1nnent in the State Prison
On motion OF Senator Ballard, ordered 70 lle
II l53, an act t. iosal:Zc the grand list Of
st. George iuT 1871 ard 1873, was read the
tGIri time and was Subsequently called up
by Senator Be.Len whD moved that tie bill
be ar,rIed by striking out the words
tax which have been as-5s-td': ordered
to liz IN motion Of Senator Bstttli
b'!!s ihtr. daeel-By Senator BrlGen, an
acc 10 amend an act To Incorporate the
National Life Insurance Company, ap-
proved Nov l3 ISIS; to general comriittte
y. ~, an &C. relating 10 ta> quadrennial
Appraisal! OF rtal estate was called up by
Senator DwInc!l WHO moved an anu ndment
which was agreed to, and after some dis
cussion by Senators Dsinell and King was
passed
Special orders. 81. an act establishing
the oihco OF attorney general. On motion
OF Senator Writers. ordered to lie and be
made the special order for O'Clock, Thurs
day.
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CHAPTLR III.

Omphale may have died, or Hercules may
have made mistake. That makes no dit
ference to history ; and the fact is to be told
| that he left Lydia and Omphale. and married
| Deianlra | do not think lie would have
| done so had it not been that Achelous wished
| TO get her. Well having married her, he
! had to take her with him. But he was not
! very anxious about her tor when they came
| to the swollen Evenus. he left her TO be car
ried across by Nessus, instead OF taking her
in his own arms. Ii any one could carry
Ler over safely, it was Hercules but the
rational presumption is that he did not care
| for Deanira, and only wanted her when there
was chance of losing her He sat down
moOdily on the bank, laying himself amid
| the stream, and atcLed Nessus with Dira-
Mira.
Now, it happened that Nessus was an old
admirer of Delanira (; and no sooner WAS hcs
husbands back turned than he began TO
talk to her and as he spoke he artfully
walked along the margin OF the river instead
of across it, every moment increasing the
distance between himself and Hercules
40, Deianira, said he. do you remember
Nessus. the son OF Ixicn -
what the greedy little boy with the cur
ly hair"
"les see see what my greediness has
brought me to- | wanted too much happi-
ness and lost all. wanted You, and without
You | cared for nothing, so that my disre-
gard for things in general made me accept
this watermans situation. | never thought
l should hold you i'll these arms. How plump
you are :,
Leave off,
Deianira, love you."
We'll, You mustn't. I'm married, and my
husbands looking"
Your husband Bah You're only a
shareholder
What r.
Fifty daughters of Thespius, Megara
Omphsle-all claim part of him. He cares
for none save Iole.
'lole who is she z
The daughter of Eurytus."
Hold me up"
"Do you feel faint. dcarest:'
No, but you are dragging my skirts il
the water.
oh, let me take you from here Let me
fly with you, or rather let me swim to a sub
teruneous path by which We may escape
your husband"
what leave my husband when know
he loves another woman Never Ill stick
TO him -
NAY, then, viii carry you of by force"
Il will kick"
Il will drop you i'll the water
L'i"nha tuOusht "i her W'dilhS loDtS
and shrieked at the prospect of their being
spoiled. Hercules heard her scream and
seeing that there was a possibility OF Deian-
IRA being taken from him, he became inter
ested IN securing her. dead or alive. lie
drew his bow and shot an arrow at the dis
tant group. The bolt stuck into Nessus
81 am hit die, he cried
Don't die in the middle of this river, for
heavens sake. Get on shore do -
''On one condition. Ayenge my death
upon Hercules
Deianira thought OF Iole and Of the fifty
two wives. and said,
TO oblige you, | will.
Then Nessu5 carried her TO shore and died;
and with nis last breath lac prescribed a pun
ishment for Hercules
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ing that the difference could not be detected ;
which certainly must have been very great
| fnlsehood, when YOU come to think OF 1t.
| However, they did not see through the flat
| terry and it was their great delight to assume
each others character.
Now. one day there was a picnic and, after
dinner, Omphale, as usual, put on the Ion f
skin, and Hercules took the Queens head
| dress, and once more every one laughed and
complimented them. Then the company
| broke up and wandered about the woods IN
pairs. Omphale and Hercules were together.
They had very pleasant walk, and did not
think of returning TO their company until
| the evening was far advanced. Then they
could not find their way, and wandered up
all manner OF turnings without seeing sonl,
/ or even body Poor Omphale began to cry
| with apprehension and alarm, and 1t took all
the tenderness Hercules could command to
console her. She grew weary. and he carried
her she grew sleepy and chill, he not getting
word from her for some time, and, growing
tired of the monotony of walking out of one
| pitfall into another, looked about for rest
| ing place. There was cavern Mt hand,
where lived goatman named Pan, and INTO
this cavern Hercules carried Omphale. There
WIS moss there, and this Hercules divided,
making bed on one side for the queen and
another in the opposite corner for himself.
| This be did with his foot. still carrying Onl-
phale, who slept As quietly as an infant.
Then he laid her gently down. and softly
disengaged her arms that were twined about
his neck.
Don't" Omphale murmured tenderly,
half awake.
Don't leave you?' questioned Hercules.
Omphale opened her sweet eyes, was ST.
lent or moment while collecting her
thoughts, and then said,
"Don't-don't take the lions skin away
Hercules could not help kissing her as he
said good night Then he took his place in
the other corner and fell asleep, not needing
the chill night air, though his robes were
Omphales and thin.
The moon shone full into the cave, and
ve-y late came Pan back to his cave. The
first thing he saw was one asleep on his
moss.
"Who have we here bleated he, in
thin voice.
lie caught sight o. the lions skin and club
and knowing them to belong to Hercules he
retreated quickly to the opposite side. There
was another asleep but this one had the
soft tunic and toga Of the Queen.
''lia ha :" said Pan, and he bent down
over the sleeper
Hercules was awoke by his sense of smell.
What a smell OF goats - said he.
Opening his eyes he saw hideous face
bending down to kiss him. He planted his
foot in the stomach Of Pan and shot him ont
through the opening OF the cave-far, far
swAy-Gnd lie was found in the midd c of
the next week. II peis HTcpi,lA.
Bu: the noise frightened Omphale. AID her
terror and dread were not TO be appcaSed by
words from distance.
After that they Were married.
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CHAIrE Il
UNIIHALE.

Omphale was a lovely widow, young, and
swectly sad. She had beautiful large eyes,
where Sorrow seemed TO dwell on suilerance,
while the legitimate tenants, Love and Laugh
ter, were absent. But sentimental sadness
suited her face, Just as the nightingale song
harmOniles with the still beauty of evening.
She was Queen of Lydia, and there was at
her side vacant throne at which she never
looked without IA sigh. Was it for him who
was gone, or for HIM who should fill it
She sat Inattentively listening to the stories
OF her women, when her Prime Minister
managing oil. man, who kept the hall door,
squared accounts with foreign powers, and
tidied up the palace before breakfast tapped
at the door, and wished to know if her Mnies-
ty would purchase a strong Theban slave.
II have enough women already. sighed
the Queen.
Beg your pardon, your gracious Majesty.
hu, his slave Is Of the other denomination. -
a man Hem Well, | don't mind look
ing at him. Bring him before us.
The old Minister retired, and presently in
trodUccd Il slave-dell,r and the slave. The
latter WAS of magnificent proportions. and
the cur.s on the top Cf his magnificent head
Were nicely oiled. 4 murmur arose from
the women rs they regarded the handsome
bondman. What duck ~ quite too
bitshAItAilN blNf ANlulil AIhlu ming .
were the classic phrases that caught On-
phnle's ear.
''lle has three years Of serNltude yet un-
expired, the dealer said ''at the end Of
that time his freedom must be given him"
is he very courageous 2" asked Om-
phale.
The most daring young man, / assure
you. Is there anything You can suggest by
way 81 testing his valor. anything you thinl,
would terrify him go
'Eobhers - whispered Omphi.!c, with bated
breath.
"Oh. catching robbers Is his ruling passion.
assure You he lonh5 under all the beds
every night with the hope finding some une
there.
"Oh, wouldn't it hc nice t. have him in
the house :" murmuTed one OF Omphale' r
women.
In truth, since the Kings death no man
had slept in the palace except the Prime
Minister, and he WAS as timid ,ns kitten.
Lydia was overrun with robbers, and the
poor girls never went to bed without fear.
DO you think you arc strong enough for
the situation - asked the Queen.
Hercules smiled, and, taking between his
fingers the chain that held his wrists, he
snapped II like n thread. Then he looked
about and seeing the Premier near, ho caught
him by the shoulder, turned him upside
down and balanced him ON his extended
hand
That will do, said tho Queen, II remark
which was echoed by the Disconnected iacto-
tum. But | shall be- almost afraid of one 80
powerful"
He fell upon hi knees at her feet. and
bowed his head. They were pretty little
feet
Omphale smiled To- sc, this great IN onster
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HAITEE II.


Eurytus gave special iote and grand
archery meeting in honor of his daughter
| birthday lola was eighteen, and the father
declared that she should be the prize of the
most skliul toXophlite. II was an arrange.
ment that suited him well for the entrance
fee was high and the number OF suitors and
shooters large. But lole was not pleased
for III her memory still fingered II vision OF
| Hercules. He was man compared with
1 whom all others were pigmies. She loved
him and could love none other. lie was SC
handsome and so great and ;hese men she
SAW around were 50 horribly ugly and under
sized with names no one hud ever heard OF
lie who was reputcd the best shot had any
| thing but winning ways, and the look OF him
made Iole feel unwell.
The nrchcrs were all assembled upon the
lawn, and Iole. pale and sad WAS seated
| upon dals, whence she looked round dis
consOlately ON her admirers. The number
increased as the time fo- the contest mp
preached. The King was in great plce. for
his carpet-bag was full of collected fees.
Presently u bell rang, and the King cried i'll
| Joyous voice, Fire away"
The tOxuphilites rushed to the scratch, and
| lole gave sigh OF relief as the crowd OF
ugly men left her The next morning she
heard her sigh echoed, and turning about
she beheld at her elbow Hercules With a
| little suppressed scream of delight she gave
| hlin her hand, then drew 1t back hastily, and
| looked at the groups of eager archers. They
were all engaged upon business, and with
/ them Eurytus. who was keeping the score
| All had their backs turned toward her so
she turned to Hercules and held out her
cheek to be kissed
He looked very nice, for he was ia full
achery costume which i'll those days was II
very becoming uniform worn by members Of
the Ancient Order of Foresters on fetu days.
lie had gorgeous hat turned up at the side
and studded with large brass nails, and fenth-
ers Of all the primitive colors nodded III the
breeze.
"Oh. what have you come here for ask
ed Iole
You dear replied Hercules
'But.you know papa doesn't like you.
That makes no difference, SO long Ms hIs
daughter does not share his sentiments.
And a:e you still single -
quite. replied Hercules with tho most
innocent smile.
''YOu are nice
Yes, the costume Is rather tasty isn t
it,"
because you wear 1t Have you had any
refreshment y'
Cone sip of nectar But / thirst for more
Will you give me another taste -
They might see -
Come into the shrubhery. and set mp n
little reireshment on your own ac, cunt.
'Iou naughty darling
They walked about the myrtles until II
loud shout proclaimed that victory was won
50 far then Hercules strollcd down to the
group and bent his bow, while Iolc who bad
slyy resumed her seat, clasped her hands,
and prayed for her lovers success.
The archers were Just hoistlng the ugly
man upon their shoulders, he having alone
hit the bulls eye, when Hercules, IN voice
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act in addition to ch ll3 of to punish
eoek-iishting, etcE to general committee.
hepOrt-lt was moved by Senator Webs
ter that the vote cGncurrng in the amond-
ment o! the House to Ii 73. an ect relating
to bills falling due on q holiday. be recon-
sIdered; agreed to, and thereupon the Senate
refused TO concur IN the amendment pro-
posed by the House.
Senator Deane moved that the vote pass
Ing Al, an act to protect fish in Lake
Champlain ho recOnsidered. Motion to re
consider ordered to lie
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MONTPELIER, Oct. 81. 1873.
To the Editor ,. the Free Press aad Times
The Senate passed resolution this alter
roon which prohibits smoking in the State
House. "A motion to amerd by excepting
the wash-room frori the rigid Provisions Of
the resolution was lost. All Senator's were
or seemed to be perfectly sou-d on the qucs-
ticn but it was intimatcd that the goud-ua-
tured Sergeant-at-Arms would have n ka.d
time in keeping the mea.hsr+ straight ac-
cOrding to the terms Of the rest luton. The
proposed rule was prompted by the atten-
tion Of some Senator's being called to the
picnic parties who gpyropriate tn tkeir own
hoodlum uses the G5yeraI's Executive
Chamber Parties walk il there, roost On
the sofas, ca, their lanche~, smoke, poke
sticks into the grand war Fa.nt;gg- and ask
questions O. the Governor
The question of the rilht al w9.dsn to
vote in school meeting was tea4.ti l.s thg
S1nate, in the morning, VS. st.a...iy nY
its.upholtors ,sad the hil. 49, ....i' . special
order for tu-morrUs. m,IE,ls. NhsH all dc
tenders OF the bill expec: t.. Attendance Of
their fair clients.
That all things work together tJr good j.
exemplifed by the iusrpiuci.9u Of = bill III
the Senate to prohibit c-ck-isrting. 5uIi-
batting, etc. from Which il appears tha.
the sports Of the H5norab.l VI u.ters cf the
House, alluded t. the other day. are Rot
withonf fh-ir h.r, fai,I n 90 an n. q mr.
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liverance from this monstrous oppression OF
the infuriated mob which tor 10 weeks had
held them in terror with imprisonment, rob
berry ana murder. The city, recaptured,
then commenced the work OF arresting the
vast number of criminals and desperadoes OF
every description who had so long made the
city pandemonium. In the most insurrec-
tionary parts people were arrested en- masse.
Fifty thousazd were tried, condemned and
punished Many were shot and a large num-
Der were imprisoned for life, but the great
mass were sent As cxiles to New Caledonia.
Not to speak of the immense sacrifice of hu-
man life and the untold of other horrors in
volved in the struggle between anarchy and
law, the loss of property attributable to the
commune is estimated at 5000, 600, 900.
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HOUSE.


Bills, etc, introduced and refcrred-BY Dir Benj.
min of Berlin, relating to the attendance at the
state House; to Committee on Salaries and Fees Of
state Officers. Roll to be called each morning, and
absent members not to receive pay.
by hr hlaeck Of Ilinesburgh, TO allow the organ
izatiOn of the Patrons Mutual Firc Relief Associa-
ton of Allen district; TO Committee on Corpora
uons.
By Mr Poland Of ct. Johnsbury, relating to the
Supreme Court. -Four Judges to concur, before a
decision can he rendered 20 Committee on Judi
ciary.
From the Senate, S 20. relating to the quadren-
NAL appraisal Ot real estate, to COMMITTEES on
Grand List.
BY Mrspear of Brantree to tax the real estate
OF railroads in this State; 10 Committee on Grand
List.
Reports-From the Committee On Agriculture, in
favor OF the jOiot resolution relating to animals in
transit, for the following reasons, to wit: The
only national law in regard to this matter only pro-
yides that cattle. sheep, swine or other animals,
shall hot be confined in car or vessel more tnan
twenty-eisht consecutive hours without nlcadng
for water and food and rest five hours. The law
does not provide any punishment for such trans
portation often results in bruises. wounds, dis
cases and death, by OyercrOwding in improperly
constructed cars, by neglect of proper care, OF by
Intentional cruel and inhuman treatment. 1t
appears TO your committee that further lesisla-
tiOn Is desirable to compel railroad companies to
provide and use ears that will enable drovers 10
provide water and food while in transit and special
ly 10 prevent crowding. trampling, tunJcatOr and
hOrrId and disgusting death among th1se animals
designed for food. Your committee apprehend that
cruelty to sheep, swine and calves Is not fully
prevented by the present law as in mature cattle
1t is also shown that necessity exists FOR such
cruelty as tae fact that horses and mules are carried
as tar as cattle. and arrive without IA scratch or
braise. in perfect health, and perceptibl
shTinkage in weight or condition.
On motion Of Mr. Horton 0. Huptins'o on, the re-
port was ordered to lie.
Afternoon.
Bills, Sc, introduced and re!erred-By Mr Eaton
o. DanvilIc, to Incorporate the Vermont Numistic
Society, to Committee on Corporations.
by Mr. Phelps Of Grafton. providing for the taxa
ton OF real estate is certain cases; to Committee
on Grand List.
By Mr. Turner Of Duxbury, relating to division
fences; to committee on town lines
BY Mr Potter Of PIwlet. relat to reco snz Inces
TO Committee JudiciarJ.
By Dir Potter Of Pawlet, in amendment e act
in addition TO chap 72g s,Telatirg to uard:anships
on judiciary.
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1HE docket for Windscr County Court.
December term, conIslns Dis cases, OF
which 10 are divorce and l3 State cases. The
chsncery docket contains I3 csse-
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The commune had already made requisi-
tions for all the petroleum in the city. They
had prepared petroleum boxes and other
means Of firing the city, and bands Of men,
women and children had been organized to
execute the ditbolical purpose. Every inch
Of ground vas stubbornly contested behind
formidable and deadly barncades. But the
old French army showed all its material
valor and never Tor moment recOiled from
any danger
Great was the JOY of the people at their de-
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1878-05-13
the STATE CONVENTION.

1t will be seen by the call of the State
Committee that the Republican State
Convention will be held at Burlington,
on the 23d inst. The convention meets
early, but it is probable that most per-
sons in the State are posted in regard to
the merits of the prominent persons who
are likely to be named for the various
positions.
In regard to the governor, there seems
70 be pretty unanimous desire to see
Col. Red6eld Proctor. the present Lieut..
Governor, promoted to the governorship.
Col. Proctor is very generally known
aud is universally esteemed. In every
public position he has shown himself
able, honest and worthy. He has been
successful in business, and his expert
ence; good sense, culture and natural fit
ness for responsible positions make him
candidate most suitable for the office
of Governor. We hope that he will be
made governor.
So far as we learn, there have been
no valid objections made to him, but
there are certain aspiring men in the
State that have something of a following
who are causing their names to be men
toned in connection with the office
They are each liable to have something
of following, but we are greatly mis-
taken if Col. Proctor is not the almos
unanimous choice of the Republicans o
tho State.
The papers have not discussed tn
Lieut. GOvernOrship much yet. Severa
of them have mentioned Gen. Grout'
name, and the mention has met wit
much favor but inasmuch as Grout'
name is mixed up with the COMPRESSION
al matter, we think he would not acceI
the second place on the State ticke
even if it were most heartily rendered
him. Orleans County, if we rightly r.
member, has not been very fortunate
the gubernatorial honors that have fal
en- to her lot, and inasmuch as she hi
yet other persons who would grace ii
position. we take the liberty to mentic
Hon. i. p. Cotton of Irasburgh. M
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1878-05-13

The issue of fraud upon which the
Democratic politicians are now seeking
TO open the Presidential question is the
very issue which the Electoral Commits
sion decided. President Hayes will not
be impeached, and the Presidential ques-
ton will not be reOpened. There is not
the slightest Importance to be attached
to this Democratic movement, except as
it distracts, more or less, the attention
of the country, and is conclusive evil
dence of the lengths to which the Dem
ocrats will go in preventing that polit-
ical reconciliation they profess so much
to desire. 1t spite of all denials, well
informed public men in Washington
still continue to assert that Samuel j..
Tilden is the instigator of this move
ment.