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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1878-02-11

A TIMELY SUGGEsTIoN.-Do not keep
the alabaster boxes of your love and ten
derness sealed up until your friends are
dead. Fill their lives with sweetness.
Speak approving. cheering words while
their hearts can be thrilled by them.
The things you mean to say when they
are gone, say before they 60. The fow-
ers you mean to send for their collins,
send to brighten and sweeten their
homes before they leave them.
If my friends have alabaster boxes
laid away, full of perfumes of sympathy
and affection, which they intend to
break over my dead body, l would rath-
er they would bring them out in my
weary hours, and open them, that
may be refreshed and cheered by them
while | need them. l would rather
have bare coffin without a flower and
funeral without an eulogy. than life
without the sweetness of love and SYM
pathy. Let US learn to annoint our
friends beforehand, for their burial.
Post-mortem kindness does not cheer the
burdened spirit. Flowers on the coffin
cdst no fragrance backward over the
weary days.
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atlonth's Column.
A FAIRY STORY WHICH is TRUE.

Across the sea, in one of the Old
World. countries, there is still left
fairyland. To find it, one must travel
far and long, and when, at last, the en-
trance is reached everything about it
looks and is very strange. Of course
the traveller who decides to enter the
enchanted land must first obey his
guide. dismiss all fear, and put on the
white robe and cap of velvet provided
for him. A wishing cap, you know, or
sometimes an invisible cap, is part of
every outfit to fairyland.
The guide, who wears black suit, is
quite solemn, and utters a prayer for
the soul of his. guest, before starting,
which however bodies no great danger to
be faced. The two then bestride sim
gle horse of wood, that travels like
lightning express down. down, deep into
the under world. A dizzy russia
strong current of cold air, and they sud-
denly stop in a fairy palace of crystal
brightness. The floor on which they
stand. the columns that support the
vaulted roof far above them. the walls,
the lofty ceilings, are all of the same
wondrous whiteness. Moving about in
this mysterious world are more men in
black. who have leather aprons and in
their caps lighted candles. With pick
and shovel they busily dig and cut the
crystal walls about them, like gnome or
elves of the mountain. On every side
are vaulted corridors and dim passages
leading into wonderful chambers, new
and strange in shape and use, but all Of
the same transparent substance that
glistens and sparkles in the lights of the
candles and torches like myriads of
flashing diamond.
Here are royal bathrooms with or
chestra gallery, brilliant chandeliers and
floor, of the same lustrous whiteness
dining-rooms with long tables, chairs,
and sconces for lights, and bed -cham.
bers with touches, all in the same pure
monotone of coloring. Perhaps the great
est surprise to the enchanted visitor is
the grand cathedral, with stately columns
and springing arches, with high altar
and magnificent cross, organ loft, choir
inches, pedestals, statutes and crucifxes
! even the figures of kneeling worshipper.
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Seligiuas department.
TWO RIyERs---THEIR LESSON.

The Rhone, as it issues from the lake
of Geneva and rushes on its arrowy
fight, is the most beautiful of rivers
green as an emerald. yet as clear as
clearest glass so that the pebbles on
the bottom, where it is twelve feet deep,
are as distinctly seen as if they were
lying at ones feet. The Arve-a river
of about the same size, and flowing for
some distance nearly parallel with the
Rhone and but little way from it's
a dirty stream, carrying with it the wash
of the mountains and the mud of the
valley. About two miles below Geneva
these two rivers unite, and flow together
toward the sea. But-though joined
in one channel-they are still for sever
al miles almost as distinct as when they
occupied their separate beds. The beau
tiful Rhone keeps its green clearness on
its own side of the channel, while the
Arve flows as turbid as ever, from the
middle to the further shore. So two
diseordant characters thrown together
by circumstances, often maintain each
its own peculiarities and neither is the
wicked sancti6ed by the just, nor the
righteous contaminated by the unfortun-
ate association. In many a family the
goddess husband goes his own worldly
way, while the pious wife lives only
nearer the cross because she cannot en-
ter into her husbands heart. But some
miles below the junction, the river rush.
.es into a chasm beneath mountain.
When it issues on the further side it is
one river called the Rhone, but in char
acter the Arve. The emerald lost, the
purity gone, it is just a common river
after the common pattern-opaque and
muddy from shore to shore. So often-so
generaHy-"evil communications corrupt
good manners" A few days ago went
with friend, to the junction, to see the
famous uniting without commingling Of
waters. The rivers were both unusual
ly low within their banks, and to our
surprise the Arve was very nearly OF
quite as clear as the Rhone. They met
and were not to be distinguished In theil
common channel. My friend, who had
been there very often, assured me tina
they had never seen it SO before-tha
to them it was phenomenon as straDgt
as the ordinary appearance would hav,
been to me. All 1t was not the frs
time that a muddy character has ap
peared temporarily as clear and fair al
the purest. Even Satan sometimes ap
pears as an an angel of light. 1t will
not always do to judge by present ap
pearances. Wait until the rains come
"When affection or persecution arisetf
Immediately they are offended"
must be sad character, indeed, whic
is not amiable when its possessor ha
his own way. And it must be yer
' bad man who cannot conduct himse
respectfully for little while-especia
ID ly If he have his own purpose to sery
4 in so doing. Let those who may t
tempted to decide hastily in regard to
i lifelong companionship remember tn;
even the Arve is not always muddy
A Zraveler IN Genera.
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VALUE OF RELIGIoN.-lf our church.
es were all disbanded, and our houses of
worship were turned into places of
amusement or business, and the church
were suspended, it would not be many
years before property would depreciate
so much from the lawlessness of the
people and the consequent insecurity of
every possession, that it would be a
good business operation to rebuild the
houses of worship, reorganize the church
es, and support those who are necessary
to carry on the work. We know that
men could not live, even in this age, in
the peaceful possession of their property,
if there were no police and no admins
tration of justice. If there were no
religion there would be no civil govern
ment. The preservation of society de-
ponds upon religion. 1.-The church is
more our neighbor than our country, -
because its power is the life of all civil
and industrial affairs. In promoting
the spiritual interests of men we are,
therefore, working in the centres of pow
er, and are doing efficient work in help
ing them in all their natural interests.
-Nes0 Jerusalem Messenger.
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VEGETINE
>sAFE AND SURE.

Mr.. IT, r. STEVENS.
In 1879 your VR0ETINE was recommended to me;
and yielding TO the persuasons Of friend, consented
10 try II. At the time was suffering from general
debility and nervous prostration, superinduced by
overwork and irregular habits. Its wonderful strength
ening and curative properties seemed TO Affect my
debiltated system from the first dose; and under It's
persistent use rapidly recovered gaining more than
usual health and good feeling Since then have not
hesitated TO give VEGETINE my most unqualhed in
dorsement being safe, sure, and powerful agent in
promoting health and restoring the wasted system to
new life and energy. VEGETINE is the only medicine
/ use, and long l live never expect 10 md
better Yours truly w. II. CLARK,
100 Monterey Street, Allegheny. Penn.
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CATARRHAL AFFECTIONS,

Such as Sore, Weak, Inhamed, Red, and Watery
Eyes: liberation and Inflammation of the Ear !;
Ringing Noises in the Head; Sore Throat; Elonga-
ton of the Uvula and Sweed Tonsils; Nervous
Headache, Neuralgia, Dizziness, Clouded Memory,
Loss of Nervous Force, Depression of Spirits, are
all carefully and scientifically treated with this
remedy according to directions which accompany
each bottle, or will be mailed to any address on
receipt of stamp.
Each package contains Or. Sanford's Improved
lnhaling Tube, with full directions for use in all
cases. Price 81 90. Sold by all Wholesale and Re-
tail Druggists throughout the United States and
Canadas. WEEKS & POTTER, General Agents
and Wholesale Druggists Boston, Mass.
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CA TARR
NEVER-FAILING RELIEF
AFFORDED BY
sANF0RD'S RADICAL CURE.

TITS a fact that can be substantiated by the most
i respectable testimonials ever offered in favor
of any proprietary medicine, that the RADICAL
CURE FOR CATARRH does in every ease afford in
slant and permanent relief No matter of how long
Standing or how severe the disease, the first dose
gives such evidence ofitSvaue in the treatment of
Catarrhal affections that confidence is at once felt
in its ability to do all that is claimed for it, The
testimony of physicians druggists and patients is
unanimous on this point, and the formulating
evidence is in point of responsibility superior to
any ever before obtained In favor of a popular
remedy. The proprietors, therefore, may justly
feel proud of the position this remedy has attained
and believe it worthy of its reputation.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1878-02-11

Heart work must be Gods work. Only
the great Heart maker can be the great
Heart-breaker. If love him my heart
will be filled with his spirit and obedi-
ent to his cornmauds.-Borter.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1878-02-11
Manhood How Lost, How Restored

IN Just published new edition Of Dr.
1XrJ1 CulverwelHs Celebrated Essay on the
Tx radical cure without medcine) of SPERMA-
ToRRHdsA or Seminal Weakness, Involuntary Seminal
Losses, IMPoTEScY Mental and Physical incapacity
Impediments "a Marriage. ETC.; also CoAsUMPTIoS
EPILEPSY and FRS induced by selfndulgence or sexual
extravaganza etc.
zS-Prce. in sealed envelope. only six cents.
The celebrated author, in this admirable ESSAY
clearly demonstrates, frsm thirty years successful
practice that the alarming consequences Of sefabuse
may be radically cured without the dangerour use of
internal medicine OF the application Of the knife
pointing ort a mode OF cure at once simple certain
and efectual. by means OF which every sufferer no
matter what his condition may be, may cure himself
cheaply privately. and radically
ND-This Lecture should be In the hands Of every
youth and every man in the land.
Sent under SEAL in plain envelope. to any address,
postpaid receipt OF six cents or two postage stamps
Address the Publishers
THE CULVBRWELL MEDICAL CO.,
~ Ann ST., New York Post ONCE Box 1855.
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That may be right which is not pleas
ant. and that pleasant which is not
right; but Christ's religion is both.
There is not only peace in the end of
religion, but peace in the way.-Henry.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1878-02-11

No meat is healthier than mutton.
No meat can be procured so cheaply. 1t
can be slaughtered at any time, requir-
ing but few minutes for the operation
And yet not one farmer in five keeps
sheep
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1878-02-11
VEGETINE
TINE BEST SPRING MEDICINE.

Mn II. r. STEVENS.
Dear Sir,-This is 70 certify that have used your
BLOOD Preparation in my family for several years and
think that for Scrofua Cankerous Humors or Rheu-
matte affections II cannot be excelled and as blood
purifier and spring medicine 1t the best thing have
ever used and have used almost every thing. can
cheerfully recommend II to any one In need OF such
medicine. Yours respectfully,
MRs. A. x. DINSMoRE 10 Russell Street.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1878-02-11

The best way to salt stock is to keep
tub of it where cattle, horses and
sheep can have access to it at all times
whether they are in the pasture or in
the barn yard. Then when the appetite
calls for little of it the animals can go
straight and get it, just when it is need
ed, and when it will exercise the best
influence on digestion, or any part of
the system. When cattle are sailed
only occasionally there is often great
rush to obtain it, when they really feel
the need of it, and an animal will injure
itself by consuming at one time enough
to have satisfied its natural appetite for
several days, could it have the salt when
it wanted it. Experience has shown
that by the plan suggested really less
salt is consumed then when the animals
have access to it only once or twice a
week. If the salt is thrown on the
ground, much of it Is trodden under foot
and wasted.-Rsral Ne,o Yorker.
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10 YEARS A SUFFERER.
From Hon. Theo. P. BoqeYt, Bristol, r. /.

Messrs. WEEKS e. POTTER: Gentlemen, Feeling
thoroughly convinced OF the efficacy of SANFoRD's
RADICAL CURE FOR CATARRH, am induced to drop
you line to say that although have been scep-
tical of all the nostruns advertised as 4" radical
cures" have never found anything that promises
such relief and ultimate cure as that Of SANFoRDs.
| have been afflicted with this dreadful disease
for more than ten years, and not until recently
could [ be induced to perseYere with any until
read the letter of Mr.. HENRY WELLS, and can
truthfuy say that after using five or six bottles
am thoroughly convinced of its curative proper
ties. Hoping that others similarly afflicted like
myself will be induced to make the trial. am, gen.
tlemen, very truly, etc. THEO. p. BOGERT.
BRISTOL, L. J., July "a. 1871.
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COLLINS'
TAIC PLASTER

Affords the most grateful relief in Rheu-
matism, Weak Spine, Local Pains, Ner-
yous Affections, Local Rheumatism, Tic
Douloureux, Nervous Pain, Affections OF
the Kidneys, Fractured Ribs, Affections
of the Chest, Colds and Coughs, I'M uries
of the Back, Strains and Bruises, Weak
Back, Nervous Pain of the Bowels, CraInp
in the Stomach and Limbs, Heart Aztec
lions, Enlarged Spleen, Bruises and Pune
lures, Rheumatism of the Wrists and
Arms, Asthma, Gout, Local and Deep
seated Pains, Pain in the Chest, stitch in
the Back, Pain in the Hip, .aricose on
Enlarged Veins, Criel< in the Back and
Neck, Pain and Weakness in Side and
Back, Hoarseness, Sore Throat, Lul21bago,
Whooping Cough, Sharp Pains in the
Breast, Heart Disease, Quinsy, Diabetes,
and for Lameness in any part of the Body.
4
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agricultural department.
GRANGE MEETINGS.

How shall our farmers boys be taught
to think for themselves? This is ques-
ton of great Importance to the future
welfare of the agricultural community.
If the business of farming is to prosper
there must be more brains put into it.
In reply to this inquiry we would
suggest that the farmers first set the
example of thinking for themselves. So
long as the fathers follow blindly in the
routine of the grandfathers, with no
thought or study or search of better or
improved methods, in short as long as
farmers are content to employ only their
physical powers and allow their minds
to stagnate, they cannot expect that their
sons will do otherwise than follow their
bad example.
On the contrary when the young ideas
which are just beginning to learn how
to shoot, discover that farmers are put
ting their minds upon their business,
that they know something about their
business which they can communicate to
others, the shooting of the young ideas
will be in the direction of study and in
vestigation also.
One of the best methods of increasing
our stock of information is by imparting
to others what we already have. Some
years ago farmers clubs were started
here and there and they did much good.
But they have mostly been given up and
their places have been supplied by the
Grange. At the meetings of the Patrons
of Husbandry many subjects come up
for discussion which draw out the views
of the members on matters with which
they are familiar, but upon which they
have never attempted to speak in public.
These free and familiar discussions de-
velop latent talent as well as start up a
spirit of research and investigation
Many farmer whose mouth has been
hitherto closed in all public assemblies
has made the important discovery thai
he is capable of addressing his fellow
men in public gathering. But to d.
this proftably he finds it necessary t.
read and think and study. These men
tai pursuits are contagious, the som
will surely catch the new spirit, anC
instead of spending their leisure in plac
es of idle resort and in practices inju
rious to health and moral character
they will spend it in gaining valuabl
information from books and papers an
in attending meetings where somethin
valuable can be learned. A great an
good work in this direction is befor
the grangers of our land and we trus
|. they will see their opportunity and in
!, prove it.
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VEGET1NE.
HER OWN Words.

BALTIMORE. Nd. Feb. Is, 1877.
Nm II. r. STEVENS.
D,ar gir-slnce several years have got n sore and
vary palniul foot had some physicians, but they
couldn't cure me. Now have heard of your NEeETINE
nom a lady who was sick for long time. and became
All well from your IKoKrINE, and went and bought
me one bottle Of VEGEr1SE; and after had used one
bottle the pains len me. and IL began 10 heal, and
then bought other bottle. and 80 take IL yet.
thank God Cor this remedy and YOURSELF and wishing
every sufferer may pay attention TO It, II Is blessing
for health.
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VEGETINE.
WHAT IS NEEDED.

BosToN. Feb. Is, 1871.
So, ra-, -,
Dear Sir-About one year since found myself in
feeble condition from general debility. VEGETINE
was strongly recommended 10 me by friend who had
been much benefited by its IprOcured the article
and AFTER using several bottles, restored to health
and discontinued its use. feel quite confident that
there s medicine superior 1t for those complaints
for which IL is especially prepared and would cheerful
ly recommend II 10 those who feel that they need
something TO restore them to perfect health.
Respectfully yours, U. l.. PETTENGlLL,
Firm Of M. Pettengil q Co.,
No. 10 State ST., Boston.
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Cancer Cured.

The subscriber is in the possession of remedy that
is a SURE CURE FOR CANCER. If he fails to effect
he will ask nothing for his service his reme
dy. Apply to or address
4itf Ar THOMPSON, South Barton Vt.
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APPLES OF GOLD In PICTURES OF
SILVER.

"a word fifty spoken is ike apples of
gold in pictures of silver When the
body becomes diseased, the mind is there
by necessarily influenced. National
wars, State discussions, neighborhood
broils, and family differences, are more
frequently than otherwise the result of
diseased and disordered constitutions.
When the body is suffering, the mind,
acting in sympathy, will become irritated
and perplexed. When the physical sys-
tenn is in health, the mind perceives
things in their true light, and the dispo-
sition assumes very different phase
Nothing more directly tends to destroy
the happy, cheerful disposition of
woman, and render her peevish, nervous,
and fretful, than constant endurance
of uterine disorders. The diseases pc
culiar to woman take away the elasticity
and buoyancy of health and reduce her
body and mind to mere wreck. DIR.
Pierce's Favorite Prescription is real
peacemaker in family. No woman
suffering from uterine disorders can af-
ford to be without this remedy. The
Favorite Prescription saves unnecessary
doctor bills, prevents divorces, wards off
suicides, brings back bucyant, joyous
feelings, restores the woman to health,
and her family to happiness. 1t is sold
by all druggists.
The Curse of Americans is Impetuosity
We cannot do anything moderately.
| We don't take time to eat or drink.
When the season Of social gatherings
comes on in Winter, we rush from one
to another, night after night, until we
become tired out and the system is run
down. In Summer we fly to the water
ing places and idle away our time in
luxury. No wonder that we become
"blaze'' in middle life. Then we try
medicines to recuperate, and often resort
to unfortunate stimulation in the vain
hope of wooing back our youthful ener.
gies. Every European sees this. AS
things are. the best remedy. when the
physical powers begin to decline, is the
Peruvian Syrup, which has for many
years been used in exactly this direction
1t is the best tonic known to man ant
the least injurious. 1t restores wastinE
energies, strengthens the system agains
the insidious maladies which are induced
by weakness, and builds up the system
properly and effectively. Sold by deal
ers generally.
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NTANTED. Active business man to take chi
w of a county branch office,-one in every n
porous and thickly settled county of the Union. Il
must invest $500 in staple stock at manufactul
cost; selling value of the same, $500. Security
investment absolutely perfect. A regular weekly
ry of SIS will be paid and the party receives bi
sale of stock in security for his money and salary
is to purchase additional supplies from time to q
so as to keep $500 worth, cost price, constantl
hand. An engagement will be made for one year
trial. Business permanent. Best of Boston, Chic
and Montreal references given. References requi
Street, Boston, Mass.
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Organs and Pianos !
A. C. JEWELL. OF BARTON.

Has taken the agency and offers for sale of the
best Organs and Pianos manufactured in the United
States He viii be pleased to show any party desiring
to purchase an instrument some of those he has on
hand; and he believes he can furnish them better
instrument for the money than can be bought else
where in this county He will put his instruments
trial beside any instrument offered for sale, without
cost to those for whom the trial is made. Call and
my instruments, and get price lists.
Mrs. Jewell is giving music lessons and will be
pleased to play these instruments and show their
qualities to any person desiring to examine them.
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ASK and ye shall receive. I"
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WINDOW SHADE CURTAINS,

and Curtain Fixtures. The celebrated Ordway Spring
Chairs. A splendid Spring Bed for only five dollars
Also Steel Coil Spring and Woven Wire Beds. The
Woven Wire Mattress cheaper than the cheapest.
0ttomans, Sofas, Chairs, &c. &c.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-12-14

Editors .Dispateh,: You will oblige q
reader who has hunted through the lore OF
many paees for daanition or, explanation
of the word or animal IS singe-cat," If you
can enlichten him. haye unavalllnslY
consulted all, of the Authorities including
the unabridged, but alas! the shade OF the
Gate Noah w. refuses to look down upon
me; and in my extremity Iapply to you,
upon whom his mantle seems to nave Fallen.
Yours truly, lNoNl.
"A SINCE is q monkey. A singe-cat IS, we
therefore conclude, a. cat employed by a
monkey to pull chestnuts out Of the ire;
which cat was doubtless singeG cat, In the
English sense aso-that is, though. ssinnged,
able to fight well, and under the cireum-
stances sufficiently enraged to fight well.