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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1880-07-26

is where the misfortune comes in. Two
or three hundred men, eager to immor-
talize their names, may propose useless
bills enough in a fortnight to occupy
the time of whole session, and, were
there not few experienced men in one
house or the other, and governor in
the executive chamber to approve, they
would enact set of laws that would be
disgrace to the State.
Where there is SO great an amount of
crude matter put into the hopper, some
of it is very liable to escape the vigilance
of those who are watching it, and many
useless and pernicious laws get on the
statute books. These raw Legislatures
are expensive. They allow of many
foolish things being done, and spend a
great deal of time doing them. They
are long and the expenses occasioned
are heavy. By the one term custom,
Office tenure, state, county and town, is
made short, and all the evils of ignor-
ance and inexperience are felt in their
various directions, much to the disad-
vantage of the people. The only remedy
is for those who are not looking for
Office, if they constitute a number suffi-
cient to have any influence, to say that
Offices shall be filled by men who are
eligible to them on account of ability,
experience and known integrity. This
would kill off legion of suffering aspir-
ants, to be sure, but their death would
not be a serious misfortune, and the
public might be the gamer. If it should
become custom for the office to seel
the man, there might be an attempt or
the part of office seekers to make them
selves more fit for the place. There
would, at least, be some stimulant tow
ard improvement on the part of the
rising generation.
The Montpelier Wotchman thus com
ments on the biennial system:
The prospect now is that we are to real
the evil fruits of our biennial system il
unusual measure the coming fall, at leas
so far as our state senate is concerned
There are already about three-fourths O
that body in nomination, and while tn
list embraces several gentlemen of mark
ed ability, not one has ever known pre-
viOus service in that body, and only
very small proportion have ever eve
been members Of the lower house TIL
! evils arising from this practice, as show
in crude and unwise legislation, and es
pecially in prolonging the work of tn
session, are known and acknowledged b
every intelligent citizen of the state; an
still they will be persistently winked 6
while the system of biennial election
prevails.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1880-07-26

rangements, including thirty-three rooms
for young ladies, is nearly completed.
1t is understood that Mr.. Moody's plans
embrace still another building to be
erected on this estate. Among those
who are to enjoy the benefits of this
school during the next year are twelve
Indian girls, and it is probable that be-
fore long still larger number of maid
ems of that race will be preparing them
selves for teachers there. Mr.. Moody
acts on the motto, "Pay as you co."
and SO far all the means required have
been contributed by wealthy friends in
New York, Boston, Springfield, and
other places.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1880-07-26

The New York World, democratic
paper, having published a campaign
SANDER in regard to Gen. Garfield, to
the effect that the Supreme Court once
made decision by Justice Swayne. in
which Garfield was smlrched, the JUS
tice denies as follows:
"The statements in the World are an
entire fabrication and without particle
Of truth to sustain them. General Gar
field is personal friend of mine, and
have the highest confidence in his integ-
ritU ~
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1880-07-26

The recent refreshing rains have
awakened certain class of people to
the fact that there is wise and benef-
cient Providence that rules all things.
During the recent severe drouth in this
section, the croaker family was out in
full numbers. Nothing was to be saw
ed the grass, the flowers, the fruit and
vegetables, all would be total loss.
But the rain came, the earth was re-
freshed, and 10 the result. Vegetation
has sprung into new life, the hills and
the valleys rejoice, and the streams are
overlooking as with thankfulness. The
Bible tells US that the omnipotent decla-
ration went forth that seedtime and har-
vest should not fail, and they never
have since that declaration was made.
This is compensating world, and ma
ture is always compensating. Remotest
history proves this. When Jacob and
his family and neighbors were suffering
from famine Egypt held corn in plenty.
When the unproductive countries of the
old world have been reduced to the
point Of starvation the rich bearing
fields Of the new world have fed them
beautifully from their surplus. The
famine in Ireland last year has
been supplemented this year with the
finest potato crop ever know. What is
withheld from one hand is given in ovel
abundance into the other. There is NJ
lesson that so we'll needs to be learned
as the one that teaches that "God doetf
all things we'll. "-Zraveller.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1880-07-26

The Hon. Z. D. Manifold, vino is con-
coed to be ablest POLITICAL fgurer in the
Western States, writes to the Cincin-
natl Gazette as follows; 81 think that
the Republicans will have the next
House of Representatives, and the Sen
ate will be a tie. One hundred and
eighty-fve vOtes-which Hayes had-is
a majority. Garfeld's minimum vote.
l think, will be l89, and his maximum,
247, and his probable vote, think,
will be 222. l give no details, but
put this on record"
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1880-07-26
THE BIENNIAL SYSTEM.

There is one thing, at least, which
can be said against the present system
Of biennial meetings of the Vermont
legislature, and that is the custom which
is becoming to be established of choosing
senators and representatives for one
year only. Everybody who knows any
thing about it knows that no man can
make an intelligent, successful legisla-
tor without experience. Admitting that
he is familiar with the laws of the State,
acquainted with the wants of the people
and familiar with ordinary business, he
is cat in strange garnet when he en-
ters either house of the capitol. We
doubt whether one man in three who is
to-day aspiring for seat in the legisla-
ture of Vermont, could correctly draw
up bill, and probably not one in five
knows anything about legislative parli-
amentary practices. Were it not fol
the fact that a few men are annually
elected who do know something abou
legislative proceedings. the law-makiue
machine could not be started. Tht
baek-water of ignorance and inexper
fence would so clog the wheels that they
would not turn. But, after all, the in
ability of inexperienced legislators to d.
anything, is not so great misfortune
as their desire to do something. If the,
could be content to remain serenel,
dormant they would do no harm, bu
they must to distinguish themselves, ii
the eyes of their constituants) and henc
-"aent bill, or make speech: Her
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1880-07-26
The school enterprise of Mr.. D.

The school enterprise of Mr.. D. L.
Moody of Mortified is assuming pro-
portions which the people of that town
did not dream of when the cornerstone
of school building was laid a little
more than year ago. At the close of
the first school year he is constructing
a large dormitory for the pupils of the
school. He and his friend, Mr.. H. N.
F. Marshall, of Boston, have bought a
tract of one hundred and fifty acres Of
land on the opposite side of the street
from the school building, and on an en-
inence thereon, pleasantly and conven-
ientIy located, building one hundred
and fifty feet large, with convenient ar
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1880-07-26
REPUBLICAN, NOMINATIONS.

Hancock never saw any harder fight
ing or more of it to the minute than
Garfield did at Stone River and Chick
amauga. 1t was not as scientific as
that on the Peninsula or at Gettysburg,
but it was the kind that drew the sting
out of the southern confederacy very
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1880-07-26
A Good Introduction.

Favorite Remedy was introduced into Connecticut
in 1877, at the solicitation of Rev. J. G. Smith, of
Hartford, who, after having suffered for years from
Chronic Liver Disease and Indigestion, obtained the
medicine and was cured This faithful pastor think
ing of the bodies well the souls of his people, at
once commenced the advocacy of "Favorite Remedy"
among them. and has been the happy instrument of
saving scores of lives. Favorite Remedy is now as
well and avorably known in Connecticut along the
Hudson. One dollar bottle. All druggists sell it.
DR.. David Kennedy, Proprietor, Rondout, N. Y.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1880-07-26

The Rutland Garfield and Arthur club |
organized with Joel M. Haven as presi-
dent.
A Richford girl was married barefoot,
because she did not want to wear shoes
when her husbands folks did not.
Rev. L. O. Brastow of Burlington re-
ceived the degree of d. D., at the recent
commencement of Bowdoin College.
The New England Reformed Mems
Association holds its annual meeting at
Queen City park, Burlington, August 3,
4 and 8.
At Wells River, Friday, Miss Alpha A.
Chamberlin committed suicide by hang
of her bed.
The annual meeting of the State Teach
ers Association meets at Bellows Falls,
August 4, 5 and 6. There will be the
usual exercises.
At Hyde Park, the other day, little
daughter of James Rock, while at play in
the door-yard, accidently fell into cask
of rain water and was drowned.
Fairlee has 469 inhabitants, growth of
90; West Fairlee 1,O3S, growth of 2O6;
Ely, 1856, growth of 715. These gains
are due to the copper mines, which have
drawn many English and Irish.
Edward Short, son of John M. Short of
Hartland, shot himself in the head at
Niagara Falls, on Monday, July 10, and
will probably die. He was about twenty
four years old and says he went to the
Falls for the purpose of committing
suicide.
The commission appointed by vote of
the legislature of 1876, to plan the better
| accommodation of the State library, re-
ports in favor of charging the present
| building at Montpelier, by adding 70
feet to one wing and SO feet to the other.
The cost would be about $4,000.
As Mrs. Orren Williams and her daugh-
ter-in-law of Brandon were in their yard
on Saturday, a flash of lightning passed
over the house, prostrating and stunning
both, and striking rock about twenty
rods distant. The rock was split and
partly torn up by the force of the bolt.
The Franklin County Democratic Con-
vention in Sheldon Wednesday nominated
for senator's, w. c. Brown of Richford,
E. N. Billiard of Swanton, Thomas B.
Kennedy of Fairfield; Judge of Porbate,
j. G, Powell Of Richford; Sheriff, George
w. Thorp of St. Adams; State Attorney,
Charles Soule of Fairfax
The executive committee Of the Con-
necticut River Valley Musical Association
have decided upon August "a, %, 26 and
81 for the annual convention to be held
at Bellows Falls. Prof S. B. Whitney
of Boston is to be director, with full
line of assistants and soloists. This con.
vention draws from large territory, and
has every year been decided success.
F. d. Barton, ESQ.,, of Waltham, Add
son county, is building what is said to be
the largest barn in the state The dimen
!, sions are: Main part, ninety-six by fifty
, feet; posts thirty-three and one-hal1
: feet long, with nine foot (high) base
ment below; rafters, thirty-nine feet
wing, one hundred and eight by forty
posts, twenty-five feet; rafters, thirty
feet.
The mining interests in the vicinity O.
{ Stockbridge seem 30 be flourishing. A
large outlay of money and labor has beer
expended ON the Pittsfeld Iron Works
About fifty men are employed, larg,
clearinghouse is being built, and will
engine house and kilns for burning coal
and work opening, the mine makes al
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1880-07-26

Gen. Garfield maintains that pound
of pluck Is worth ton of luck, and
says further: "Let not poverty stand
as an obstacle in your way. Poverty is
uncomfortable as l can testify, but nine
times out of ten the best thing that can
happen to young man is to be tossed
overheard, and be compelled to sink or
swim for himself In all my acquain-
lance, | have never known one to be
drowned who was worth saving"
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1880-07-26

1t is great compliment to General
Garfield that those who know him best
no matter of what party-have only
kind things to say of him. Payne and
Thurman and Black and Watterson-
all CONSPICUOUS Democrats-unite in
characterizing him as above reproach.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1880-07-26
LETTER FROM NEW YORK.
ESPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE OF THE MONITOR
NEW YORK, July Is, 1880.

NEW YORK. July 16, 1880.
LEAD us not into temptation" should
be the prayer of an honorable trio of
New York business men who have come
to grief through the malady of the itch
ing palm. The circumstances were
something like this, Brayton, Ives &
Co. had occasion to make loan of $70,-
900. They offered for security $751;
900 in railroads stocks and the inevi-
table small boy was dispatched with an
envelope containing that amount. How
the package changed hands is not yet
quite clear; but it was lost on Wall
street, and found, eventually, through
the agency of detectives, in the hands
of Mr.. Edward M. Patehell, a young
business man who, presumably. had
never before laid himself open to a
criminal charge. But he was not the
only person implicated. He had two
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1880-07-26

The exports of breadstuffs for the
year ending June 80, 1880, was valued
at 100000. The value of pro-
visions exported was $l2O,OO0,OO0.
Total, 1897, 100000. The increase
over the previous year was $50, 100000.
This looks as if the world would starve
without America.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1880-07-26

DIR. Tanners attempt to 60 without
food for forty days, has brought to notice
several attempts in the past, one of
which is that of Calvin Morgan, of
Mystic, Conn.,, forty years ago. Morgan
had attended religious services held by
Elder Swain, and became convinced
that it was his duty to fast "forty days
and forty nights for the glory of God. J"
He kept in his house during that time,
and took nothing into his stomach but
water, seasoned occasionally with a pinch
of salt. When he began the devotion
he was a strong, robust man, but at its
close was weak, lettering and emaciated.
He is now living, and is known as
"Forty Days Morgan"
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1880-07-26
HOnnrPd and RIassad

When board of eminent physicians and chemists
announced the discovery that by combining some well
known valuable remedies, the most wonderful medi-
cine was produced, which would cure such a wide
be dispensed WITH many were sceptical but proof OF
its merits by actual trial has dspeed all doubt and
to-day the discoveries of that great medicine, Hop
Btters are honored and blessed by all benefactors
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1880-07-26
STATEMENT MADE UNDER OATH.

To WHOM IT MAY CoNoERN.-In the year 1875
treated with Kendall's SPAWN Cure, bone spawn
several months growth, nearly half as large as
hens egg, and completely stopped the lameness al
removed the enlargement. 1 have worked the hor
ever since very hard ard he has never been lam
nor could ever see any difference in the size of Il
hook Joints since treated him with Kendall's Spav
Cure K. A. GAINES.
Enosburg Falls, VT, Feb. 25. 1879.
Sworn and subscribed to before me this 25th d.
of Feb, A. D. 1879.
JOHN G.. JENNIE, Justice of the Peace.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1880-07-26
kendaII's Spawn Cure

Concord, N. H., Jan. End, 1880.
b.. Kendall & Co., Gentlemen: We have beaui
full roam mare that was given to US on account of
SPAWN on her leg which made her dead lame. VI
took off her shoes and allowed her to run in II
barn yard in the fall of the year, applying kendall
Savin Cure" according to directions. We did not uI
her for a mouth. She was entirely cured, and Il
bunch completely removed, and has never been Ian
since. We state swhat we know to be fact. "
have sold IL bottles in the short time that hal
acted as your agents in Concord. Respectfully youl
UNDERHILL & KITTREDGEJ
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1880-07-26
kendaII's Spawn Cur
ON HUMAN FLESH.

Patterns Mills, Washington Co.. N. Y Feb. q 1878
B. j. Kendall, M. D., Dear Sir: The particular cas
on which used your SPAWN Cure malignaf
ankle sprain of sixteen months standing. l hid
tried many things, but in vain. Your SPAWN CuI
put the foot to the ground again, and, for the fir
time siuce hurt in a natural position. For a fami
liniment it excels anything we ever used.
Yours truly, Rev. M. P. BELL,
Pastor NJ. E. Church Patterns Mills n.
Send for illustrated circular giving Positive Prod
Price 81. All druggists have it or can get for yo
DR.. KENDALL d CO., Proprietors.
Enosburg Falls, Vermont.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1880-07-26
PERSEVERANCE WILL TELL!

Stoughton, Mass, March 10th, 1880.
B. J. Kendall Co., Gents: In justice to you al
myself think l ought to let you know that 1 haI
removed two bone spGuias with "Kendall's SpavE
Cure" one very large one; Don't know how loI
the SPAWN had been there. have owned the hor|
eight months. 1t took me four months to take II
large one off, and two for the small one. have us
10 bottles The horse is entirely WE'LL not at all st
and no bunch to be seen or felt. This is wonderfl
medicine. 1t is new thing here, but if it does fl
all what 1t has done for its sale will be very cred
Respectfully yours. CHAS. E. PARKER.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1880-07-26
STATE NEWS ITEMS.

Rich in fat producing material beyond all 9th
foods and medici ines are Malt Bitters.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1880-07-26
FROM REV. P. N. GRANGER, PRESIDING ELDER
OF ThEST. ALRANS DISTRICT.

st. Adams, VT, Jan. 20, 1880.
DR.. B. ]. Kendall Co.. Gents: In reply to yo
letter will say that my experience with Kendall
SPAWN Cure has been very satisfactory indee
Three or four years ago I procured bottle of 20
agent. and with it cured horse of lameRess caus
by SPAWN. Last season my horse became We
lame and turned him out for few weeks when
became better, but when I put him ON the road
grew worse. when discovered that a ring-bone W
forming. procured a bottle ofKendalls SPAWN Gu
and with less than bottle cured him so that he
not lame neither can the bunch be found.
Respectfully yours P. N. GRANGER
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-08-16
NEWS or TIE DAY,

Tbcro Gcrc l5S Gostbsin B,ltino7o last Ec,k
Gov p,u;o,s M,,r,o.d ho,o,, ho,, non ,,-o
~ c. y.sI-u i'0' '' "''' wv" '"o
AnU,o .''oNpt' ~ o"ta'os"
rory nVe young Iacics haVo taken the veil
as CUES ct tho ColSens CT Notro Dame, near
Da ~, :.
iHo 1boiena d,m -c[a'ic campaign was cpco
W oatI'Gay pY C7eI 2oo speakers 10 various
parts q 'ne! o;aIe.
Tho prlLco CT kouclauia will 5000 send M
envoy to Washlnaloa t. aCDcuGco tic iadcpen
dcGc) Ct Roumania,
Taumsny has ;ssrcd 9 cayI FIR q G.a.o c,n.
,e,t;cn 80 n,art ., niI.., Nv 49, OF
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-08-16
Suicide OF a YoEn: Girl.

Eoss Waterman, rsed IS. committed suicide
on Saturday evening by jumping from the ROOF
Of four story tenement house in Sth ave-, New
York. She Tss very pretty and unusually well
developed, looking moro like young womsn oil
II. Her lover, Willie GeGroot, brigh. youth
Of lG. and several young companions were in
company with her oa the roof Of tho house. where
hey were c3gstomed TO sit during the evenings.
Rosa and Willie sal apart It hsd bsen noticed
that Ross had been acting very strsp gely during
The evening, So though brooding over some sor.
row. She was not in her usual spirits. While
talking TO Willie she took rosebud from her
bosom and pinned il on his jacket, and also bid
MIN farewell. saying she would never see him
again. Willie asked her what she meant By so
strange remark and she replied tina! her folks
we're going to Boston. and this would separate
them. She appeared to ba brooding over this
prospective separation. She also remarked ssv-
efal times that she was tired Of living. At about
DO she suddenly broke away from hor compan-
ion and rasde rush toward the parspot, running
along tho rear portion OF the roof, and attempted
10 throw herself over. Willie eeiz 81 her and
dragged nor back Sho cried, "Oh, Willie, Lei
mo gov" but the youth was resoluta, snd dragged
her back TO the scutlo leading into tho house.
be remonstrs!ed with her en- her foolish behs.
Vior. and whio standing at the top of the steps
leading from the roof into tho house tho girl
IS IN nroko away from him and rushed to tho
cdgo CT the roof Deliberately stepping over tho
parapet she fang heraelf hoadong from the roof
into the yard below. When picked up she was
UNCONSCIOUS. and died within half an hour.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-08-16

much larger aud haze more vsrioy thar
last scar, aoG there vii! doubtless. &c q iu:i
display OF Tie bls; irteds Of c.tilo, sheep.
hogs. Nc TIC awards OF premiums IL sii OF
the classes havo been made so liberal as to make
it CD otiec5 tc The oWncgs O.; stack, 10, to be-
come exhibitors. Tic ua2agers copfdeoty ex
poet large Attendance, cs greater facilities Will
DO afforded. aud vsitcrs from the surrounding
country will fod pleasant lodgings aud excellent
board st very cheap rates. Tho fares on the
railroad aud STEAMBOAT lines leading to tho city
will be reduced fer the bcncfs of those
desiring 10 a;tc-d. aEd 20 paios will be
spared to r1akc the visit Of ell an agree
abIo enc. 1t is expected that tho ladies'
department and Inc OFT display will be excep
tonaI!y Goc, and the matroIs and daughters of
ViIgiuis 10 this section. are confidently looked
to, to sec that their haodiwOrk is fully displayed
| fer tho admiration of the stesrrcr SEX.
Tho directory have right to lock fer support
| aud assistar c. in this oommcndabo enterprise
from every ic:ideEt Of Alx:uatia who feels SD
Interest 10 tic prosperity OF the toEo.
| The undertaking was bcgun under tho most
adverse circumstances; bu: the three czposi
lions nade since 1877 havo been three eplondid
successes. 1t remains With tho people of Al
exaldria and FairfeX to see that the advantages
gained By this eciics of successes shall not be
sacrificed by the s!o:t or inattcntion Of siDglc
year. The example Of Aex,nd!i,, in this re.
spcc: hes bcon ioloTtd by Washington. and
last year 81 attractive fair YES iaausurated
there. Naturally tho c'Iarac.cr and tone oil
that exposition will b, qatc apsrt from Tic
Alexandria AID Flirfax fair. It aspi.cs to The
Natiocll ard the Interest of contributors from
the neghbcrAoods--h development CT tho sg'
rclltural and inlus,;ia! interests Of ere socton
Of the etuutry, will sco0 come to DO overlooked
ia the chase to cbtaia Nllioo6l !remipcrcc
The Alcxaroria. Faili.X fair must, from the
necessity Of tho cas,, be Che cu.como OF this
section, ab1 he representative OF lis annual
progress. 1t btc)mts all to lend G helping
hand,