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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1878-04-29

been his prophet. DR.. Storrs, in his
recent address, characterized him as
monotheist, falalist, fanatic and sensual
ist. His monotheism has probably not
injured him, but the fatalism, fanatati-
cism, and sensualism that have come
from his acceptance of Mohammed as
the one prophet of the one God, have
placed him forever outside of the path
of improvement, and only decay and
death lie before him. Monotheism, as
taught by Mohammed, and held by the
Turk, forms the basis of a civilization
which cannot possibly stand before the
aggressive force of nation which builds
upon Christianity-though most incom-
petently and unworthily. Of course the
Turk will not see this, and cannot be
brought to admit it, but the world sees
it and ought to learn its lesson from it.
One nation has its eyes open. and is
looking for light in all directions. 1t
is striving to keep abreast of the best
civilization of the world. 1t is sympa-
thetic with freedom and education. The
other learns nothing. 1t sees nothing
worthy outside of itself, and is as saw.
age to-day-as remorseless and sensual
and intolerant-as in the days of its
power and pride. So Russia is to in.
crease until it shall become great over.
shadowing power, and Turkey is t.
dwindle until she sinks beneath con
tempt.-Dr. J. II. Holland; Scri6ae'
| for MAJ.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1878-04-29

ton. On the morning of that day, John
Strickland, one of P. L. Barnum's Oldest
and best drivers, took out for exercise
his six-horse team hitched to a heavy
baggage wagon. The leaders took fright
at an elevated railway train, and in
moment the panic stricken animals start.
ed off at ungovernable speed. No human
strength could avail to check such a
course, so shouting a hurried warning
to the bystanders, Strickland gathered
the reins and devoted himself with COOL
ness and skill to the desperate task of
guiding the team as far as possible to
avoid collisions, in the hope that they
might finally quiet down and be got un-
der control. Instead of this, the horses
grew more frantic at every bound, and
it was evident that disaster must result.
The heavy wagon was provided with a
brake which the driver applied with such
force as to hold the wheels from revolv-
ing, and yet the vehicle seemed no more
than feather to the furious beasts. A
long mile they ran, coaches, wagons,
and pedestrians scattering like chat
before them, a spectacle that no one who
beheld it will be likely to forget, until
they reached the Grand Central depot,
when wheel caught in frog of the
horse railroad track, swapping the heavy
wrought iron axle like a pipe stem
Then as the wagon tipped another wheel
was torn off 10 the same manner and
the heroic Strickland whose unfinching
courage had saved perhaps score Of
lives, was violently thrown to the side
walk and instantly killed, his heac
being crushed on the pavement.
| RADIY
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1878-04-29

Since our last weeks summary of the
European situation the kilograms on
successive days indicated first war, then
peace, ard war again. The outlook is
not, however, nearly SO threatening as
it was fortnight ago. and in England
the excitement has in a great degree
subsidized. The appointment of the
Marquis of Salisbury to the English
Ministry of Foreign Affairs now finds
its parallel in the nomination of Sadyk
Pasha as Grand Vizier of the Porte.
He is said to favor Russian alliance,
and his appointment is regarded in Eng
land as a very positive indication of the
drift of Turkish diplomacy. Bismark
in the role of peacemaker does not sue
coed to any perceptible degree in concil-
iating English opinion, and there is a
growing conviction that his real object,
or at least the practical result of his ne
gotiations, will be the establishment
of the Triple Alliance between the Ger
man, Austrian and Russian Empires,
whose representatives may thereupon
consult as to the treaty of San Stefano
The proposition for mutual withdrawal
of the Russian army and the British
feet was substan TALLY agreed to by botf
Powers, but failed when the details came
to be arranged. the Russians claiming
that days march constituted with
drawa! in their case, while the British
not unnaturally held that days marel
was by no means the equivalent of
days sail, and suggested Adrianople a
fair Offset for Beseika Bay. The tw
Powers therefore remain as they were
England pushing her preparations 70
war, and even making propositions t
the American minister at Constantine
pie to take charge of English resident
if worst comes to worst. and the Russia
troops, if report be true. beginning
grow tired of remaining in camp With
sight of Stamboul.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1878-04-29
THE DEFEAT OF THE TURK.

We think that no one can read Wal
lace's book on Russia, published year
ago-certainly one of the most genuine
and thorough books ever written-with-
out concluding that the practical holding
of the Christian religion in Russia is
very incompetent if not corrupt. There
is no part of the Roman Church that
would seem to be any more superstitious
than the Greek, as it exists in Russia.
The clergy are far from being blameless
and exemplary men, and the vitalities
of Christianity seem to our Protestant
notions hardly to be apprehended at all.
Yes Christianity is held, even in Russia
in such form that improvement and
growth are not only possible but prac-
tically secured. There is improvement
from century to century. The light of
learning grows brigter and brighter.
The rule of absolutism is softened. The
serfs have been set at liberty. and the
logical results of this great act are
all in the direction of progress,
though progress be slow. The people
have simple wants. but they are
comfortable, and in this last great
war they have exhibited the most splen.
did and enduring qualities. And it il
to be remembered that they have wor
their position in the world against the
depressing influences of an inhospita
climate and stingy soil.
The Turk on the other hand, has hac
all the advantages of prestige. climate
soil and position; but the Koran has beef
| his sacred book, and Mohammed ha
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1878-04-29

The telegraphic interests of the cOun-
try have suffered a great loss in the
sudden death, on Monday last, of Mr..
William 0rton, President of the Western
Union Telegraph Company. He was a
man of great energy of character and of
great administrative business ability.
He was formerly a school teacher in
Western New York, was appointed Col
lector of Internal Revenue for New
York City under President Lincoln, in
which position his prominent character
istics we're developed. His death, which
was sudden and caused by appOplexy,
is attributed to overwork. He was SO
vaara NJ aOa
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1878-04-29

The two mail carriers between Little
Current and Sault Ste. Marie broke
through the ice when about ten miles
east of Spanish river recently, and men
and dogs had sharp struggle for life.
The men, after getting out of the water,
directed their attention towards rescuing
the dogs, which were fastened by their
harness to the toboggan ON which the
mail bags were tied, and which was
rapidly drowning them. Their efforts
to save either dogs or mail would have
been useless but for the sagacity of one
dog. which. appearing to realize the
difficulty, instead of wasting strength in
trying to get upon the broken ice, seized
the thongs by which they were bound te
the toboggan in his teeth and deliberate
| ly gnawed them assunder. Both dogs
thus released, swan toward the men
who helped them out, and after consid
cradle trouble they raised the toboggar
and mail. They pushed on to Spanish
river, where they spent nearly a whole
day in drying the saturated mail bags
Toronto Globe.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1878-04-29

A DESPERATE CAREER.-Plin White,
who is held in $4,000 bonds in Boston
to answer charge of embezzlement, has,
as its alleged, run "a most eventful GRIM
inal career. He was born in Weashers-
field, Vt, and began life as printer in
the Office of Balou's Christian Repossto-
ry. He removed to Boston and engaged
in various speculations, in all of which
he is accused of having cheated his part
ners. On leaving he borrowed $474, 900
and disappeared for Europe. On his
return he borrowed 100000 in New
York city. He then turns up in New
Orleans, then in Portland, Me-, then in
Denver, Col. In each of these places
he succeeded in victimizing credulous
public to the extent of 100000 Oh
more. He afterwards went to Montreal
where he did the same thing. In Boston
the same trick was played, but he was
arrested in South Carolina and returned
to prison. White is about 43 years o.
age, of striking physique and persuasive
appearance. His private relations ART
reported to be as irregular as his bust
ness operations.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1878-04-29

Remark by the Springfield Repu5li-
can: 1.-The politicians may have made
up their minds to unite in ignoring
things at Washington, but the people
haven't. President Hayes has been
honestly trying to carry out the party s
reform professions, and it isn't going to
be the polite thing to ignore either him
or his work."
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1878-04-29

GEO. A. MERRILL, Esq, President Howe
Scale Works, says, after three years. trial |:
ut is as much SUPERIOR to OIL CLOTH as STEEL
RAIL is better than IRON RAIL-" Only so cts. per
yard. Twelve years test three awards 100000 yards
in use. rs Retailers Wanted in every town.
Send stamp for sample aud circulars. Japanese
Paper Carpeting Co., Rutland, VT.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1878-04-29

At Taftsville, one Barrett has been
sick for the three months with conges-
ton of the lungs and a complication of
other diseases, and his wife has aban-
doned him, while no one has called to
see him, or render any assistance.
New-York tribune., 1878-04-18
Nor HE4RT DISEASE, BCT SUICIDE.
MAX L. MAYER's DEATH EXPLAINED-AN INSURANCE
COMPANY's MYSTERIOUS DISCOVERY.

MAX /. MAYER's DEATH EXPLAINED-AN INSURANCE
COMPANY's MYSTERIOUS DISCOVERY.
Mr.. Toal, the clerk of the Board of COrOners,
was busily engaged, yesterday afternoon fling away
the papers and relics the Of the numerous sui
cdes which have occurred in this city during the past
few months when several Of the officers OF the kncker
booker Life Insurance Company entered the office, and
stated that they desired the services of coroner Max
L. Mayer one OF the patrons of their company they had
discovered had committed suicide and as they had in
sured his life for large OF money, they requested
that official investigation should be made.
The records of the CorOncr's Office showed thet
Mr.. Mayer died suddenly, on TUESDAY, IN
his law office. at No 262 BroadWayi Inc paysciaHs
evidence could be found which would tend TO the theory
of suicide How the officers of the insurance company
arrived AT the conclusion that he had killed blnseu
| IS as yet unexplained
Deputy Coroner Goldssmiedt visited the residence OF
the Mayer family, No. 3j9 East Fietl-st, Yesterday
afternoon, and made post mortcm examination; 10
his surprise, he found traces OF hydrocyanc acid,
most deadly poison. The acid requires only "a
few moments TO accomplish rs fatal WORK WORK,
In this case it had caused an inhamatlon OF me
stomach and congestion OF the internal organs. Dr.
GOldschmedt did not communicate his discovery TO the
poison could have been taken for 10 other purpose
than suicide 1t was not sCd in any shape as med
icne Coroner Engerat began to gather Testimony
concerning Mr. Mayors death, which seemed To him
ed that Mr. Mayer apparently cheerful ana engaged
IN conversation with them until within twenty minutes
of his death. AT o'clock on Tuesday afternoon he went
into private sitting aud wnen found soon alter
wards he lay dead upon sofa. No one saw him take
the poison, ahd MS motives loF seil-esEuCtoh uie uh
known.
Mr. Mayors death has attracted much attention, par
tcuary in Hebrew circles, where lie was well known,
and highly respected Many OF his friends visited the
residence yesterday but the tact that he had committed
suicide was not known them. When informed of the
true caus" OF death last night Mrs Mayer hluttd' ana
is now dangerously sick Other relatives OF the de-
ceased man stated that he had been poor health for
time. but his domestic relations were OF the most
pleasant charactcrand he was In way financially cm-
6arassed IL understood last night that he would
he Inferred by the secret and benevolent societies with
which he connected. Mr. Mayer WAS born IN Gcc-
I ltuoit and "A
and three children. An inquest will be held some day
next week.
New-York tribune., 1878-04-18
THE Ne WE'LL DIVORCE SUIT.

ATTACK UPON THE WIFE'S CHARACTER.
MISS OLNEY's RELATIONS WITH MR. NEwELL-MRs.
NRwELEs BOSTON LIFE TOLD BY A CHAMBER
MAID.
The interest manifested in the Newell divorce
suit was undimnshed yesterday; every seat and all
standing room in Part H. Of the Supreme Court
euped the day The interested persons took
the same places they have hed from the hrS ana hrs
Nen WAS s unremitting az ever in the attention with
which she followed the testimony and took notes of it,
The crossexamination Of Colonel Pickering was con-
tinued at length The most material part related to
conversation Of the witness with Mr. Newell Ill which
the latter declared his belief that his wife was pure
woman. Mr.. Newell said that this was apparent from
her looks; one could see Oy looking .. ner .na' ss
- not an unchaste woman. Colonel Pickering said
that the letters OF Mrs. Newell to Mr.. Boardmsn had
heep preserved contrary TO Mr. Bosrdmans direction
that they should be burned at his death without being
onened Many nterrogatiOns involving questions per
New-York tribune., 1878-04-18
olrEER IDEA OF WHAT Is NEWS.

The Christian Union, in the absence of Mr..
Beeche stops its TO give the news OF the new con
fesson and its denial by Mr. Beecher and this is the
way 1t does IT.
AN EMPHATIC DENIAL PROM Mr. BEECHER-After The
Christda Union had gone press, Mrs TOns not uu-
exDecteG charge against Mr. Beechcr appeared III the
morning papers We stop the press 20 quote from the
New-YUrk daiies Of Tuesday morning Mr. Beechers in
stant denial its truth. The statement of sefcOu
fessed false Will lessen the confidence OF Mr.
Beecher's friends III him, md the general public will
agree with the leading New-YOrk papers that Mrs. Ill
TOMS statements and cOuncrstatements have made
clear 10 use her language, that 1T Is physical
mpossibiy for her TO tell the truth lhe following ID
Mr. Beechers telegram:
confront Ions confession with explicit aud abso
innocence and 20 mine
which for years made TO hundreds IN private
and m public before The court In writing aud orally declare
he allegations made In contradiction Oi
her uniform and unvayDg statements hitherto made
] utterly deny.
declare Eer 10 be OF the great transgresson
HESRG WAkD BEECHEH.
Waoerly " T. Monday evening, April Is.
New-York tribune., 1878-04-18
LOCAL MISCELLANY.
INJURIES FROM ACCIDENTS.

SUITS AGAINST CORPORATIONS AND COMPANIES.
The number of accident cases which came
up in the counts Yesterday remarkably large. In
Supreme Court Circuit before Judge Van Brnnt, John
McGarre sued Horace J. BecmCr and AGdrcw COync,
contractors on the Tourth-ayc. improvement, for
damages for an injury received from blasting, NOvcm
ber II, 1873. The plaintiff says he IN his smiIhy
nine rounds came through the roof and struck him on
the head The defence that all possible care was
used and the plaintiff had been warned not 10 20 To lis
shop Just then. Judge Van Brunt charged that con
tractor must that the stones from his blast dd not
invade other peoples property. II they did, he was
responsible for all damage done, whatever his care Inc
iury gave verdict for the plaintiff for 800. Albert
Gallup appeared for the PLAINTIFF Hall Webster Tor
the defendants.
Margaret GIL sued the Twcnty-third Street R1iway
Company for running over and killing her husband
Patrick Gill; June 10, 1877 She failed to show that
Judge DanOhuc, III Supreme Court Circuit, dismissed
the complaint. James L. Rogers appeared Tor the
PLAINTIFF Flanagan & Bright Tor The defendant;
The trial suit of Ellen Benson against the New
York Central and Hudson River Railroad Company Tor
So for the death Of her usband run over
by locomotive February IL. 1877, vas begun ycSicT-
day, before Judge Van HOcsen IN Common Ilcus, lrll
Term.
Patrick OIiagan sued the NewYOrk Floating Elevator
COmpany fnr - 900 damages for injuries, ana nis case
was tried yesterday before Judge sanford In superior
Court Trial Term. on Jny l3, 1871 block fcli on MS
head The Jury gave the plaintiff "a verdict for $40.
Minna Roster has sucd Bartholomew NOonin Tor
60 for the death Of her husband by careless
blasting in TcntL-ayc. The was tired, yesterday,
before Judge j. T. Dy, In Common Pleas, Trial form,
and resulted in a verdict for the plaintiff for $4,000.
LexOw d Haldanc appeared for the plhntin; Matthew
DAILY for the defendant.
New-York tribune., 1878-04-18
INTERNATIONAL SUNDIT-SCHOOL CONVEN-
TON

ATLANTA, Ga, April 1.-THE International
Sunday-schoo Convention assembled the First Bap-
tis Church. at 10 o'clock this morning About 400 dele
gates were present representing all the States the In
dian Territory and Canadian Provinces The convention
was called order by the Rev. George A. Pez, of New
jersey president OF the last International Convention.
Addresses Of welcome made by Mayor Angler and
Governor Coquitt responses by the Rev. JnO. Potts, OF
Toronto, aud General Clinton B. Fiske OF New-Yolk.
The Committee on Permanent Organization reported
unanimously in favor of Governor ColQut of Georgia,
for permanent president aud viceprcsent for each
state Brief reports OF the sundayschoO work IN each
state were made. which indicate great increase IN the
number Of schools pupils and teachers. The Executive
Committee statistical secretary made ful reports
Tonight international SuudayschOOl lessons were con-
sdcrcd and the report OF the committee thereon was
read Addresses were delivered by DR.. JnO. Hall, Of
New York, AID Dr. j. II. Vincent.
New-York tribune., 1878-04-18
SENATOR SARGENT RELIES TO LOGAN
HIS OBJECT IN PROPOSING GRANT AND OTHERS Fol

HIS OBJECT IN PROPOSING GRANT AND OTHERS FOR
THE RETIRED LIST 10 EXPOSE 4 BAD PRINCIPLE.
WASHINGTON, April Ex-senator Sargent to-
day replied ex-senator LOgans letter. addressed TO
him the subject Of the amendment proposed
by the Senator TO the House BILL placing General Shields
on the retired list OF the army. lie says to General
Logan: You seem to be under the impression that nay
amendment is intended argument against the kind
OF legislation contemplated by the House bill frankly
confess that that the principal object Object 10
exceptional legislation OF that character, the elect OF
which Is to heavily burden the Treasury" After speak
ing Of the law about the retired list, Mr. Sargent says
"TO extend these provisions 10 one volunteer
officer is departure from the reason OF a
Just rule that may not much burden the
Treasury. But its extension to one leads In justice to
It's extension to many-deStrOys the rule, and cuts
deep into Tic public fund.- As the people
all over the country are reasonably complaining or
OnerOus taxation il well becomes legislators to scrtnze
the objects OF expenditure, aud not be hurried into
eXtrayagancc however the measures promoting may
be designed as generous and charitable. know
that you and in accord upon such topics You
several occasions in the Senate and resisted
equalization bounty bill which by the estimates OF
the Paymastcr General and Controller OF Inc treasury
would take at least 800 900 from the Treasury
know you cOnendcd that the effect OF the bill would De
to several millions less, but i'll any event tue
draw be euOrnOIls.'
New-York tribune., 1878-04-18
ART STTDENTS WORK.

AT the annual meeting of the Art Students
League Tuesday evening, i. Waller, the president,
read an address, giving general outline OF tie con
diion OF the society and advocating the establish
mont of On endowment fund Of $50 OOO the income 10 he
appicd To the gathering Of artistic properties, books,
studies, sketches etc. Tor the usc Of students The re-
p0rt urged closer application Ia drawing an essen
tal prucip, Of art which in this country students too
often neglected The appointment OF new teacher to
succccd Walter ShirlaW, who recently resigned was
urged Alter visits similar schools IN other ces-
Washington, New Haven, and Philadclphln-Nr. Waller
PRONOUNCED the Sew-YOrk League superior, both IN its
standard and the ability Of its members.
Charles y Turner chairman Of The school Committee,
repoIted that during year tIrtyelgt models had
been employed ana los poses given The schools have
been open 10 studies from the nude eight and a Ealf
hours per day, yOne hours per wcck; the portrait
class has had hours per day, thiTtysX hours per
week up 10 January l. When doubled the hours The
fuIowinK officers were elected: T. Waller. president
f. = Church aud Mrs. j. f. Baker, yccpresidents; e..
y Turner, W. 81. j. Harper and Miss Lena ROwiey,
members OF the Board Of Control.
New-York tribune., 1878-04-18
HARDWARE MERCHANTS INTERESTS

The Hardware Board OF Trade has just hcld
its rs annual meeting at its rooms. Nos and War
ren-st and elected the following officers: President,
Geo. : Corbin; Treasurer L. T. HunFerfori sccrc-
tary T. A. Cole; Aciuary, ]. H. Go!dey Directors, G.
: Corbin, OF p. q +. COrbin; James T. Pope OF l. ).
popc A. Bro; L. r. HungerfOrd Of Wallace sons; j.
& Took OF Irncc & Cook :. DisstOu, Of H. Disston u
sons Of Philadelphia; L. A. Cole. Of The Eaton Cole ~
Burnham Co; Joseph Merwin, Of Merwiu, Hubert &
Co and Chas. Taylor, OF T.. Remington sons
Tie annual report states that the association was IN
corporatcd March, 1877, with membership or slN-
teen which has since increased To c'ghty-nine. Inc
members are merchants OF high standing ana expert
eure "A complete "A record possible II Kept OF the
stauding firms belonging To trades represented WHO
purchase In the Eastern markets. collection bureau
i attached 10 th board and through its medium claims
amounting $4,000 have been collected Tor the
members. The report further states that iaiihI,
board attention. and the settlements ~ most ot them
have been made through The board The trcasuIes re
mort gives the receipts for the past year at JJO and
the expenditures at Sl,7sl 10.
New-York tribune., 1878-04-18
OREGON REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.

SAN FRANCISCO, April IA dispatch from
siem Oregon, says the Republican Convention, after
recess. effected pcrmancn. organization. The platform
was reported and adopted without dissent. II declares
for sOund money and for the main of the public
faith To the fullest extent. It has moderate rcsOu-
support OF the national Administration ana sets
forth the necessity of reform IN State affairs.
On the first ballot Nr. H. X Hines Of Union County,
was nominated for Congress.
Three ballots were mad for Governor without result.
The principal candidates for this office d. T. ThOmp-
son. Henry Failing and J.. L. Rowland The strength OF
each Is about the