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The Phoenix herald., 1879-09-03
A Beautiful Domestic story;

Sammy was poor: Mamie had 8 rich mother, and sammy loved Nan uie and uice versa. sammy wanted to marry Mamie. but NanEie's mother was down on the arrange ment. Sammy was forbidden the premises, and notes exchanged through the high board fence that enclosed theyard- One day the old lady went calling and Sammy, duly informed of the fact, called on Mamie, staid little too long; the old lady was close at hand, and no chance of escape. At the instance of Mamie, Sammy popped into the closet: old lady saw that Nanny was confused, guessed Sammy had been about; supposed of course he made his escape thought perhaps the young couple had agreed to elope; determined to be too sharp for them; shut Mamie up iu the same closet where Sammy WAS con cealed, and giving her pair of qnilts and pillow, locked her up for tue night; next morning went to let Mamie out. Oh, myi couldn't get breath for minute.
 Finally, sheml Sammy is that your Sammy you must stay for breakfast"
 Couldn't ma'nm-"
 "But you must, Sammy"
 Sammy at last concluded to stay. anyhow.
 At the breakfast table: Sammy I've been thinking a good deal about you lately. You are industrious and honest hear"
 "I never brag"
 "Well, now, upon the whole, ssm- my, think you and Mamie had bet ter get married real soon, for the pest.''-Er.
The Phoenix herald., 1879-09-03
New Mexico News Items,

The Rio Grande Is dry from Al buquerque down to Fl Psso.
 The health of the people living Ia the Mesilla valley st present is any. thing but good.
 Mir. ". 3. Strong. general mana ger of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe railroad, will visit Las ve- gas.
 Las Vegas has a railroad. Aboat forty saloous, three newspapers-ths rest of the town is taken up by res tsurants.
The Phoenix herald., 1879-09-03
Enrene Willis was arrested I'd Sa

Eugene Willis was arrested ct Sac ramento by Sheriff ". S Becker of Santa Rosa, and placed in the City Prison in this city. pending he de- parturc of the train for Santa Rosa The prisoner, a young man of twenty three is wanted for Inc alleged em- bezzlemcnt, in 1877, of moneys be longing to Sonoma county Wi !le act ing as clerk for his father, who was at the time County Treasures, Since his departure from the scene of the exploit, Willis has travelled through out Arizona and Southern California, only arriving in Sacramento short time ago.-S. z. Pest.
The Phoenix herald., 1879-09-03
sickness on the Rio Grande.

We regret to learn that the fever which was 90 prevalent in the Me. silla Valley two years since has again made it's appearance, and in an equal ly virulent form. The cases are not so numerous in the immediate vicin. ity of Las Cruces and Mesila, but farther south at La Mesa, Chamberi- no, and as far down as Fl Paso, the disease is spreading very rapidly and the mortality is said to be unusually great. To add to the general distress. the Rio Grande continues dry, the corn crop from Dona Ana south has been lost through lack of water, and flour already commands price far above the means of the poorer classes
 Barncastie's stem mill at Dona Ana is the only one now in operation in the entire valley, and as it runs only during the dGf the supply of four falls very far short of the demand
 It seems certain that very great dis tress will prevail during the coming fall and winter. -S1cer City Herald.
The Phoenix herald., 1879-09-03

An old fellow living at the Intea- national Hotel, and who has son just intering juvenile society made A terrible mistake the other night. A note was laid on his plate which said !: Miss -, No. - Street. re- quests your company Tuesday even ing" He combed his bald head and went there. A little girl ushered him into the parlor. "Is Miss - inf" said he. "Yes, that is my name,r said the girl. Isn't Johnny coming to-nighty' Johnny was his son. It all occurred to him in moment. He thought Miss - was an older sis tar. He wiped his bald head and said ''No, he has the cholera infant, um. Just callad to tell you that be couldn't come" And the old party went out and kicked himself.-Fsr giaia FootIight.
The Phoenix herald., 1879-09-03

The popular idea about Nevada Is that it is worthless except as min ing country, and yet it Is one of the greatest grazing States in the Union Within the past six months four counties of Eastern Nevada have shipped thirty thocsand head of beet cattle to the Eastern markets.
The Phoenix herald., 1879-09-03

The Grand Master of Masons of the State of California has granted . dispensation to certain Master Ma sons of Phoenix to form lodge, which will be acted on at once.-Er- posito7.
The Phoenix herald., 1879-09-03

The clerk of the Criminal Court, having read the indictment of prs oner for horsestcaling, said to him, Guilty or not guilty2'' Wal" he responded, I'm guilty fast enough, but then I want to be tried just the same, specially as I see several of our boys on the jury
The Phoenix herald., 1879-09-03

Two young limbs of the law were being examined this morning by 8
 committee for admission to practice law in the 4th Judicial District Court. The examination was very thorough and searching, and candi- dates passed the examination with great credit, answering all the ques- tions satisfactorily. Among the questions propounded was the fol lowing: ''What legal principle pre-. vents a woman from maintaining an action, and recovering damages, at common law, for sedue tion? The an swer was, "Contributory negligence
The Phoenix herald., 1879-09-03

HEid you observe the Fourth 2" asked Judge Wilson of man sitting on the prisoners bencS, with both ey,s tied up. II did" replied thss individual, land I haven't beer able to observe anthing since"
The Phoenix herald., 1879-09-03
"Round-shouldered won

"Round-shouldered women are more numerous than they were years ago." says sn exchange. "yu-. !" moralizes the Philadelphia Cars7iele- Herald, working at the wash-tup tc support lazy husbands ia fast making women round shouidered.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1879-07-28
THE CHANCE IN THE WEST.

The San Francisco Bulletin has writ
ten an open letter to young man of
Waldoboro, Me-, who wrote to enquire
what the chances we're of his succeeding
if he went to California, and the answer
made to the question is one which is
worthy of extended circulation. as it ap-
plies in part not only to California, but
to the entire country. The Bulletin says
if the applicant has a trade which he
thoroughly understands, and is not afraid
to work hard, that there is an exceeding
ly good chance of his getting along, and
in time of his making money. The state
is as yet unsettled, in the sense that it
could without trouble support several
million people, and hence there is an
abundance of room for those who come
to be u part of the bono aud sinow of tbo
community. But for unskilled labor, or
for those without capital who desire light
work in offices, there is not the least de-
mand, the supply already being far in
excess of all possible requirement for
long time to come. The Bulletin there
fore advises its questioner, if he belongs
to this latter class, to stay where he is
unless he is so fortunate to arrange in
advance for some position which he can
enter into as soon as he arrives on the
Pacific slope. The advice is good, and
can be given at present to those living
in the country who are thinking of going
in search of employment to any of our
large cities. Until one has tried it, he
can form no idea of how hard it is to
find employment for men who are simply
unframed laborers. No matter how will
ling they are, there is little that they
can do, and for this little there is a host
of competitors. Those who are fairly
educated, who desire to enter stores and
offices, find that they have to take their
chances with young men who, for pur
pose of acquiring knowledge of the
business. are willing to serve two ol
three years without pay. If they possess
some special training. can sell boots and
shoes, or sort wool, or understand The
rudiments of any one of hundred forms
of business, their chances are immensely
improved but the tendency of time II
to make all men specialists that is
that they should, in order to get alont
we'll, understand some particular art
profession or craft. The period whel
young man could come green from tn
country. and find his way speedily t
the top of the mercantile ladder, ha
long since passed away, never to return
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1879-07-28

A WoMAN's GLovE.-A woman's glove
is to her what vest pocket is to a man.
But it is more capacious, and in ninety
nine instances out of hundred it is
much better regulated. A man will
carry two hundred dollars worth of small
change, four matches, half a dozen tooth
picks, short pencil, and yet not be
able to find a nickel, or match, or a
tooth-pick or card. when he wants it.
Not so with woman. She has the least
bit of glove, and in that glove she car
ries the tiniest hand and wad of bills,
and the memoranda for her intended
purchase of dry goods. and car tickets.
and matinee checks. and maybe dimin-
utive powder bag. We have no idea how
she does it-how she manages to squeeze
those thousand and one things into that
wee space. But she does it every time,
and the glove never looks the least dis
composed, or plethoric, or ruffied. And
when woman wants any article con
cealed about that glove, she doesn't seen
to have the least trouble in the world
getting at it. All that is required is 1
simple turn of the wrist, the disappear
ance of two fairy fingers, and the desired
article is brought to light! 1t is won
der that no savant can explain.
Th;o I;na 6Ila fha oolumn
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1879-07-28
THE MAN FROM THE REAR CAR.

A couple were occupying a middle
seat in the ladies' car, having got on at
way station. Probably attracted by
the invisible fascination which never
fails to bring about coatretemps, gen.
tlemen from rear car came in and took
seat Immediately behind the pair.
There was a shock of surprise as his eyes
first fell upon them and deadly pallor
overspread his countenance. But this
was for an instant only. Then flush
succeeded and queer smile began to
play around the corners of his set, de.
termined lips. An hour passed. The
billing and cooling went on and the man
was patient and evidently, an interest
ed listener. The people in the car began
to perceive that something unusual was
going on. Finally the man leaned for
ward with that peculiar smile lowering
about his lips and said:
81 beg pardon, but you seem to be
enjoying yourselves immensely"
The lady rose with a stifed scream,
and wheeling suddenly around confront
ed the stranger with pallid face and
great, staring eyes. Her companion was
no less disconnected. He, too. had risen
to his feet, and stood uneasily looking
at the intruder. flushing and paling by
turns.
"My God, it has come at last |" walled
the woman.
The stranger was cool and impertur-
bable.
"You did not expect to see me, did
you?'
"Heaven knows did not |" exclaimed
the lady, from whose eyes the tears had
already begun to trickle.
.Well, it's not unusual People often
meet under peculiar circumstances.
suppose you are on your bridal tour 2"
The lady covered her face with her
| hands and sank back into her seat. She
had already began to sob Historically.
81 happened along this way by mere
chance" continued the stranger. 81
am going West to Leadville. I thought
l would try and do something for the
children. inasmuch as you have left us.
But trust you will not let this acci-
dental meeting disturb your enjoyment. :"
The woman was moaning in abject
misery.
II wish you all sorts of happiness,
and will no longer intrude upon you.
This. ladies and gentlemen, facing
around to the spectators, sis my runa-
way wife and her lover. They are very
nice people," and then turning away he
stalked out. leaving the guilty couple
alone in their humiliation and shame.
At the next station they quit the train.
-Denuer NeWS. 1
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1879-07-28
The position of Judge is trying OF

Inc position OF Judge Is trying one.
There's music in the heir, says Jones.
Jones has brand new baby at his house.
Puck says that man learning to play
the cornet interests all his neighbors-
in horn.
The Cincinnati Saturday Night in
forms young Farmer" that it cannot
tell him show to cure ham, unless he
informs it what ails the ham.
The house flies held their regular an
nual convention all over the country the
first of this month and unanimously
adopted last years platform without any
changes.
ma, lend me a pencil l want to
draw some ladies'" "Draw some ladies
Why, Johnny, this is Sunday" "Well,
I'll draw them In their Sunday clothes. "
Proposition declined with spanks.
A little boy once called out to his
father, who had mounted his horse for a
journey, "Good-by, papa; l love you
thirty miles long" A little sister quick
ly added-"Good-by, dear papa; /; you
will never ride to the end of my love-"
A little girl, visiting neighbor with
her mother, was gazing curiously at the
hostess new bonnet. when the owner
queried, "Do you like it, Laura? 2" The
innocent replied "Why, mother said il
was perfect fright, but it don't scare
me-" Laura's mother didn't stay long
after that.
A bright little fellow of four, who at
tends infant class in Sunday school
received one Sunday morning a card OF
which were the following words: "Pray
without ceasing." After his mother haC
explained the text, he said. 81 guess
won't show this to the minister; b,
prays long enough now."
An Irishman in describing America
said, 81 am told that we might rol
England through it and it wouldn'
make dint in the ground there's fresI
water oceans inside that ye might droun'
ould Ireland in; and as for Scotland, y
might stick it in a corner and ye'd nive
find it out. except it might be from tn
smell of the whiskey."
The Boston Post says: cat the steam
boat explosion at Lake Minnetonka.
J man who put out to the wreck in boa
! succeeded in rescuing a lady, who q
once piteously implored him to try an
save her dog. This he refused to d.
and moment later, she pointed to
gentleman. who, half in the water an
half out. was clinging. beside the eng
neer, to large piece of the wreck tn;
: was floating in the vicinity. and reques
ed her rescuer to save him, too, as
was her husband. He was fshed GU
l. but the dog was not recovered"
}. A lady dropped her handkerchief {
Winter street the other day. Landi
: mann's quick eye caught the hutter
;. the dainty thing as it fell on the wal
!. Quick as thought he had pounced up,
: it, and with DOTTED hat and his sweete
: smile be approached the unknown ia
y one with. MADAM. your hand"
h went no further 1t was only Mrs.
II disguised in another SUIT. Seizing t
" 2, cambric as cat would a mouse, 8
Or gave Landismann look of eloque
scorn and contempt remarking. "DOl
: stand there griDning like sick monk,
John Laudismann and you'd better 7
.; q; your hat on before you get cold. Peo]
?. 2, at your time of life. and bald at th
ought to be careful how they exp
90 themselves"
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1879-07-28
SUMMER.
BY J. t. TRowBRIDGE.

Around this lovely valley rise
The purple hills of Paradise.
o, softly on yon bank of haze
Her rosy face the summer lays;
Becalmed along the azure sky
The argosies Of cloudland lie,
Whose shores with many a shining rift,
Far off their pearl-whlte peaks uplift.
Through all the long midsummer day
The meadow-sdes are sweet with hay.
seek the cooler sheltered seat
Just where the field and forest meet
Where grow the pine trees, tall and bland;
The ancient oaks. austere and grand,
And fringy roots and pebbles fret
The ripples of the rivulet.
watch the flowers as they go
Through the tall grass, white sleeved row.
With even stroke their scythes they swing,
In tune with merry whetstones ring.
Behind the nimble youngsters run
And toss the thick swathes in the sun.
The cattle Craze; while warm and still
Slopes the broad pasture. basks the hill,
And bright, when summer breezes break,
The green wheat crinkles like lake.
The butterfly and humble bee
Come to the pleasant woods with me;
Quickly before me runs the quail.
The partridge skulks behind the rail.
High up the lone wood-pigeon sits.
And the woodpecker pecks and fits;
Sweet woodland music sinks and swells,
The brooklet rings its tinkling bells.
The swarming insects drone and hum
The partridge beats his throbbing drum,
The squirrel leaps among the boughs
And chatters in his leafy house,
The oriole flashes by; and look
Into the mirror OF the brook,
Where the vain blue-bird trims his coat,
Two tiny feathers fall and float
AS silently, as tenderly
The dawn of peace descends on me,
OF this is peace have no need
OF friend to talk, or book to read;
A dear companion here abides;
Close to my thrilling heart he hides;
The holy silence is his voice,
l lie and listen, and rejoice.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1879-07-28
sume," and Mr.. Bray turned to his

sume," and Mr.. Bray turned to his
desk.
"Just try me-" said Mr.. Carlton, in a
voice that left no doubt of his mean
ing.
"Will two hundred be sufficient ?"
"You can make it three if you are
over to-day"
.'Three hundred it is, Mr.. Carlton. !"
said the merchant, the thermometer of
whose feelings had risen from zero to
summer heat sand whenever I can ac-
commodate you in matters Of this kind
don't fail to command me. If, as it may
happen sometimes, | should be a little
untamiable, my clerk there will act as a
cushion and prevent you feeling the
shock of my temporary ill-nature. /
didn't know before that had SO discreet
an assistant.
fh1Io wos varmor- atmosphere in
the home OF Mr.. Bray on the evening
that succeeded this rather clouded morn
ing, than on the one which preceded.
when the shadow of a single angry mo-
ment was large and dense enough to
cover the whole household with leaden
pail. Little curly head leaped into her
fathers arms almost upon the instant of
his return, and hugged him with all the
outgushing love of her innocent heart /;
and Eddy and Willy the trouble of the
past evening forgotten, were ready for
their romps, and enjoyed them to their
hearts content. The mother, too, was
smiling and happy; and but for the i'm
pulsive act of a single angry moment the
previous evening would have left with
every heart as sweet rembrance.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1879-07-28
ST. JOHNSBURY ACADEMY,
ST. JOHNSBURY. VT.

REV. ". II. FULLER, A. NJ. Principal,
Teacher Of Greek, Mental Science and Political Economy.
&. Il, PUTNEY, A. NJ,
Teacher Of Latin, Crock and English.
-. ii. BRACKETT, A. NJ,
Teacher Of Natural Science and Higher Mathematics.
MISS L.. JENNIE COLBY.
Teacher Of Latin French and English Litsratufs.
MISS MARY Il. CUMMINGS. ~ ..
Teacher Of Mathematics and English.
MISS DIAR(3ARET MONTE: OMRRY
Tsashsr Of oaometry, xsfsl Science and History.
MADAME l.. MARIE, Teacher Of rrersh,
MISS TIRZAII vi. GUY, Teacher Of Drawing.
MISS ORRIS PADDOCK, Teacher Of Pinaforss.
This school offers facilities for College Preparatory
and English aud Scientific training UNSURPASSED In
Northern New England. One hour given to each
recitation; hepce. the most thorougg drill In every
branch Of study. Expenses moderate. Two terms d
twenty weeks each the first begins last Tuesday O
August; the second. the first Tuesday or Wednesda,
Of February Students received fol half term. POI
Catalogue, ETC.. address
oSt IT, t. FULLER. Principal.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1879-07-28

under Polk's, 1884; under Taylor's
and Fillmore's, 1854; under Pierce's,
$3.50; under Buchanan's, $6.98; under
Lincoln's, $l.4l; under Johnson's, 48
cents; under Grants first, 40 cents;
Grants second. 26 cents. These figures
are not new, but they are always inter-
esting. The whole speech makes a sig
niicant commentary on the character of
the party which is now striving to grasp
the reins of government on the plea of
superior honesty, wisdom and state
manship.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1879-07-28
LITTLE BY LITTLE.
BY LEON HERBERT.

Little by little the time goes by
Short II you sing through 1t, long If you sigh
Little by little, an hour day,
Gone with the years that have vanished away
Little by little the race is run,
Trouble, and waiting, and tell are done.
Little by little the skies grow clear;
Little by little the sun comes near;
Little by little the day smiles out
Gladder and brighter on pain and doubt;
Little by little the seed we sow
Into beautiful yield will grow.
Little by little the world grows strong
Fighting the battle OF Right and Wrong;
Little by little the Wrong gives way.
Little by little the Right has sway;
Little by little all longing souls
Struggle up nearer the shining goals.
Little by little the good in men
U5auOy human AOut
Little by little the angels see
Prophecies better Of good to be;
Little by little the God Of all
Lifts the world nearer the pleading call.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1879-07-28

When two women meet at the fence
there is no harm as long as the talk is
loud and the tones fra. but the moment
the head begins to nod, the voice drops
to murmur. and the tones sound hushed
and mufied. then you may know that
scandal, or SONS ones character. is made
a sweet morsel for the occasion. Every
good man sits down and weeps.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1879-07-28
Kentucky Prince.

A Stallion inbred 70 Mambrino Chief sire Of Lady
horn record 2:ls l2 with strain OF Clay and Pilot
blOOd-Of good size-l5 l2 hands-and good color-jet
,lack-of even form and fine stylish way OF going
irectly descended In the malo line from Imported
iessenger--hs dam also directly descended from
Messenger the father OF troters-and himself trotter
With record OF 25l-will make the season OF lST9
Wednesdays at Barton Landing the rest OF the time at
Barton Village.
PEDIGREEc
Sired by ClaybrnO. by Mambrino Pilot by Mambrino
jhief by Mambrino Paymaster. by Mambrino, by I'M
,orted Messenger. Dam by Brgnol by Mambrino
1hief by MambrinO Paymaster, by Mambrlno. by I'm
ported Messenger Claybrino's dam by Straders Cas-
us N. Clay. by Old Cassius NJ. Clay. by Henry Clay.
Dy Andrew jackson, by Young Bashaw by the Import
" Arabian Grand Bashaw. Mambrino Pilots dam by
ilot Jr., BY old Pacing Pilot.
The following Is the record OF Kentucky Princes
Immediate ancestors, every one OF which was trotter
dambrno Chief. &. z. sire on both sides, 2:30
MamhrnO Pilot, <. sire, 2:27 l-2
Pilot Jr. sire OF dam of g. sire, 2:24
Btrader's Cassius NJ. Clay. sire OF dam Of sire, 226
MambrinO Prince, sire OF dam, 2:3l 81
Ciay brino. sire, 2:44
Lady Maynard dam, 2:40
TERMs-Si0 when the mare proves in foal; mares
disposed OF before foalng considered in oa PasturagC
Furnished 20
j. g. HOPKINS. ACT.
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Iiberation Notice..

This is TO certify that have this day given my son,
PRESTON II. SKINNER. the remainder Of his time
during his minority. and shall claim none OF his earn
lngs nor pay any debts OF his contracting after this
date. HARVEY SKINNER
West Glover. VI. June 2s, 1879.
SAMUEL DEWlNG. Witness. oQo