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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1882-12-25
THE CATAMOUNT, OR
PANTHER.


''Felis concolor," known in Vermont
as the catamount or panther, in South
America as the puma and in Europe
and Asia as the cougar, has usual
weight of about one hundred pounds
But to Vermont belongs the honor of
raising the largest specimens ever
known. The Green Mountains seem
well calculated to afford them suita-
BILE climate and food so that their
usual size seems doubled here. Even
on the Pacific coast, which gives us
the largest vegetables, and, perhaps,
the most ferocious bears, the s'Cali-
fornia lion,'' so called, is not known
to exceed one hundred pounds, al
though it is a species of the great
catamount killed at Barnard. This
remarkable animal measured seven
feet in length, including his tail,
and the circumference of his fore leg
at the shoulder was twenty-five inches,
showing a muscular force which can
hardly be imagined. Its weight, ex-
cessive of blood, was one hundred
eighty-two pounds which gives a
probable living weight of over two
hundred pounds. 1t is doubtless the
largest specimen ever known. Will
liams and Thompson in their descrip-
lions say that one hundred pounds is
about its weight, yet Williams gives
an instance in Bennington where
one took large calf out of an
enclosure, leaped fence four feet
high, and carried him up ledge
where he at one leap made fifteen
feet high, with the calf on his should
ers. DR.. Goodman, in his natural
history, says, ssTwo hunters, accom-
panied by two dogs, went out in quest
of game near the Catskill Mountains.
At the foot of large hill they agreed
to go round in opposite directions,
and when either discharged his rife
the other was to hasten toward him
and aid in securing the game. Soon
after parting, the report of rifle was
heard by one Of them, who fastened
toward the spot, and after some search
| found nothing but the dog dreadfully
lacerated and dead. He now became
much alarmed for the fate of his
companion, and while anxiously look
ing round, was horror struck by the
harsh growl of catamount, which
he perceived on large limb of tree,
crouching upon the body of his friend,
and apparently meditating an attack
on himself. Instantly he leveled his
rifle at the beast and fired, wounding
it mortally, when it fell to the ground,
along with the body of his slaughtered
companion. His dog then rushed
upon the wounded catamount, who
with one blow of his paw laid the dog
dead by his side. The surviving
hunter left the spot to quickly return
with several persons who found the
lifeless catamount extended near the
dead bodies of the hunter and the
faithful dogs. Griffin relates an
incident where one of those animals
sprang upon an unfortunate woman
as she was passing along a road in
Pennsylvania, killing her instantly.
Many other incidents are also related
of hair-breadth escapes and the won
derful prowess of those animals
They were never very abundant in
this state, but are now we'll nigh ex-
, tinct. | think only three have been
killed in Vermont for the last twenty
: years. The last and largest ever
known was this monster referred to
as killed at Barnard.-H. Il. Cutti7sq,
| in Wdtchman.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1882-12-25
LOCAL NEW s.
Albany.

When and where is that rail road
meeting going to be?
Carrie Rowell has gone to St.
Johnsbury to learn telegraphing.
c. d. Hyde has moved from Sand
er's tenement into the house known
as the Hyde house on Main street.
Our lumbermen are putting lots of
logs on the river bank: a little COM
petition in prices makes it lively for
them.
On account of sickness and other
circumstances the gathering at the
donation at the M. E. church was not
as largely attended, as on some for
mer occasions. The occasion was
enjoyed by all present. Net pro-
ceeds were $105.
AS T. j. Wallace and Arson Da-
Wis were coming down the mill hill
road last Thursday, Mr.. Wallace
was thrown from the sled, striking
his head upon lumberman's dog at
tached to the bunk of the sled, cut
ting cash to the bone, about an
inch and a quarter long, near the
temple.
The selectmen have ordered all the
tax bills now in the hands of the
collectors to be collected and paid
into the treasury before Jan. 18th.
This means business, tax payers will
govern themselves accordingly. All
town orders issued prior to March l,
1881, are to be paid on or before
Feb. 10, 1888, and to cease at that
date. Look for legal advertising
of same next week.
Rev. HI. w. Worthen of Crafts
bury, has been engaged to deliver a
course of lectures on his travels in
the East. The expenses are met by
subscription, and SO the doors are
thrown open and all cordially invited
to attend. Mr.. Worthen is said to
be very interesting and instructive
speaker and it is hoped that he will
have good audience. The first two
lectures will be at the M. E. church
next Friday and Saturday evenings.
south Albany.
Willard Ames has bought about
20 acres of land from Solomon Orne.
Barton.
"What shall l buy for Christmas
presents" is the all absorbing theme
Shedding is good and business is
lively, with an unusual demand fol
laborers.
The sermon delivered at the mem
Orial services of Mrs Marcia Skin
ner has been printed.
The water in the streams in thi
vicinity is very low, much to the in
convenience of mill-men.
You want to drop into Ellis stor
to-see his illumination before goin.
to the churches this evening.
The MONITOR will furnish sub
scribers with the Vermont Registe
at IL cents each, by mail Ii cents.
G. j. Ufford is driving business
and will get out very large stock O
carriages for the next seasons trade
AS the rush of holiday advertisin
is now over, we expect to give on
readers more reading mattel here
after.
Remember that Christmas visits {
+. Perciyal's store. He has '.scene
of interest in his window. Examin
.,ahd you will be pleased that 20
have seen it.
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DIED.
ne All notices of deaths inserted free; obituary
notices and poetry fre cents per line.

ne All notices of deaths inserted free; obituary
notices and poetry fue cents per line.
In Barton, Dec. 20. Job Martin, aged 80 years.
In Irasburgh Dec. Is. Irving NJ. son of Joseph and
Julia Watson, aged months and day.
In Lowell Dec. Is. Mrs. Emma Wedge, aged % yrs.
In Montgomery. Dec. IL. of consumption. Melissa J.
Gushing, aged 81 years.
In Burke. Dec. 19, Charles A. Counter in his ssth
year.
In Newark, Dec. %, Edward Murphy, aged about
81 years.
In Holland, of commissions, Eva sisco, wife L. Fl.
Tabor, aged l9 years.
In Craftsbury, Dec Z, Caroline c. Dustin, wife of
DR.. Daniel Dustin. aged rs years.
By the death of Mrs. Dustin the town loses one of
tional church when about 20 years of age and from
that day till her death was prominent member and a
Jealous worker. By her death the community loses
firm friend and the church warm-hearted supporter
She leaves by will $500 To the church. For several
years her husbands health has been poor and the
tenderness with which she has devoted herself to his
care was truly remarka BILE. She Thoroughly
Christian mother, devoted wife and sympathizing
friend. When she was called hence before her hus.
band it signal illustrative of the words Gods
ways are not ways" The confidence placed in
Mrs. Dnstin's judgment and taste always testified
that ''she opened her mouth in wisdom, and in her
tongue the law of Kindness" She rests from her
labors and her works do follow her.
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Orleans County Monitor.
Rartom, VT, December %, 1852.
New Advertisements To-Day.
C, g. p, R. R. TIME TABLE.


NEWPORT-South-T.45 m; l.30 p m; 90 m /;
Ills pm. North-60o m; 7.25 m
OyENTRY-Soutt-7.57 m; 1000 p m. North
2.6s m; 6.46 IN.
BARTON LANDING-Soutk-s.07 m; 1910 p n;
1883 M Nortt-42l M 242 m; o.34
pm.
BARTON-South-S2 a m; l.59 m; lo.22 p m /;
ll.49pm. Norh-40S m; 2.26 m; 4.40
pm; 6.20pm
SOUTH BARToN-Soutk-s.32 a m; 1881 p m.
North-2 10 p m +; 607 pm.
CLARK'S-South-s.50 M 1913 p m. North
LES am; $50 pm.
WEST BURKE-South-l2.2 am; So a m; 1880
pm. NorM--33S m; LEO m; 5.42 m
LYNDoNvILLE-South-1 SO m; 9.2l m; 24l
IN. Nortt--3 81 M IL 80 p m; 3.5S m;
m
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1882-12-25
PROBATE COURTS.

Probate Courts will be held on the first Tuesday OF
each month at the Probate Office, 1rasburgh; on the
first Wednesday of each month at my offlce, Barton
Landing on the last Friday of each month at 7.
CIRCUITS Office Newport o H. AUSTIN, Judge.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1882-12-25

Lincoln on the republican side and
Mcdonald on the democratic side are
the freshest talk for 1884. The
more they are talked about the less
likely are they to get there.
How SHE SAVED HER DARLING.-.I shall not feel
so again about my babys teething." writes
grateful mother. 1--WE almost lost our darling from
cholera nant.m. but happily heard of Parker's Gin
ger Tonic in time. A few spoonfuls cured baby
and an occasional dose keeps in good health."-
Brooklyn Mother
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1882-12-25
ESTATE OF NATHAN A. BLANCHARD.
Commissioners Notice.

The undersigned, having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the District OF Orleans
Commissioners, to receive, examine and adjust all
claims and demands of all persons against the
OF Nathan A. Blanchard late OF Glover in said District
deceased, hereby give notice that will meet for the
purpose OF examng and allowing said claims at the
dwelling of Mrs. Mary Blanchard in Glover the Ilth
day of jan and 4th day Of June next from O'Clock a.
M until o'clock p. M, each Of said days. and that
six months from the 9th day of December A. D. 1882
is the time limited by said Court for said creditors to
present their claims to for examination and allow
anee.
Dated at Glover VT. this 9th day OF Dec. A. d. 1882
3, JAMES y Sw sIMoNDs' commissioners.
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New Advertisements.

UnTn Name IN Rubber Stamp with ink and
hu *. paddock FREE. Send cts. FL. H.
" ~ ~ HOWARD Co. Burlington VT. IL
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1882-12-25
MARRIED.

In Barton. Nov 90 by Rev. L. Phelps Austin DEMO
and Helen Buckley, both of Glover.
In Irasburgh, Dec. 6, by Rev. VIM. Carr, Homer
Bogue and Ida Miles, both of 1rasburgh.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1882-12-25
Nj A son &c.
SUNDAY SCHOOL CON
VENTION.

Regular Communication of Orleans Lodge, No. S.
e. Il A. M Friday. January 10.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1882-12-25

REMARKs.-The butter market Is quite firm for fine
fall made and fresh creamerles; common grades
not active and are dull. Cheese is firm. Eggs in
steady demand. Beans are frmer and higher. Flour
remains the duest on the list and prices are low
er than for long time. Pork, lard and hams are
quiet and rather heavy. Corn and oats quiet
Potatoes are good demand and are higher. Poultry
is selling high.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1882-12-25
ST.. g. |. C. R. R. TIME TABLE

Mail train leaves Swanton every morning at 1910;
Hardwick LOT; East Hardwick l.20; Greensboro
100; Walden I.54; West Danyille 2.08; DanvIlle
ST. Johnsbury 3.45 p. M; Danvie All; West Dan
VILE 427; Walden 4.39: Greensboro SOL East Hard
wick $40: Hardwick 5 20 arrive at Swauton 05.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1882-05-30
FILLIBUSTERING

The New York Hadld, IN speaking Of
the recent fillibuslcring of the Demo.
Gratis in Congress over the South Caro-
limo case says
Saturday was spent by the House in
an attempt to get ut the contested clcc-
tiOn case Of Mackay against O'Connor
from South Carolina. The democrats
lilibustercd and the day was wasted. and
it is supposed that several more days
will be wasted IN the same way.
The democrats say thnt they adopt
this course because they believe that the
republicans means TO seat the republican
contestant contrary to justice and right.
But that plea docs not Justify blocking
the business Of the House. 1.-THE rcpub-
licans had refused 10 allow the ease to be
fairly debated in the House then the
democrats might reasonably flibnstcr
until their opponents would agree to
permit debate. But it is not asserted
that tde republicans mean to deny the
time tor proper discussion.
The proceeding called tilibnstcling
often serves II useful purpose, but It is
also often abused. Byit n minority may
resist the passage Of bill without debate
and secure from the majority The right
to speak on It and time 20 expose TO the
country what they believe to be iis bad
features.
But in the present ease there seems to
be no Justification forit. Contested clrc-
tion eases nre privileged questions. aud
ought 10 he, ms their settlement concerns
the proper constitution Of the House
itself, In the present Congress. as in
the last also, the contested eases have
been greatly and slamclully delayed.
They should have been brought up and
settled long ago, and they ought to he
decided now without unnecessary delay.
Each case ought 10 hc sufficiently dcbHt-
el 10 H,abc both sides TO show their
claims both TO the House and the coun-
try. Thcwupon, It The majority choose
10 do ininslicr, the minority have their
appeal to The country NJ the following
election. and that Is all they can right
fully ask. 10 resist discussion anl the
taking of the v0.c wastes time and does
M good, and lf The democrats persist IN
II they win iniurc themselves with the
country, for tie, will engage In II dis
orderly proceeding.
These very sensible views we COM
mend to the Bourbons of Virginia, who
think President pro-icm Wood and
Speaker Fowlcrought to rldcrough sliod
oycrour own Virginia Rnlcs, Which
were adopted hy II two-lhip. vote, and
that they ought to do so to promote the
Of the Bourbon-Funder par
tv
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1882-05-30
kI(a: : ::IIf ] / D IS:: = I
COUCH
a
::sh'y'l. ! ! .Ss2oG i :

last Legislature was elected it was onen-
ly declared that majority of its mem
bers were elected in The interests of the
producing classes. But alas for the hopes
of the peoplel Personal ambition has
proved too strong, and at last one of our
trusted Grangers has sold his brthright
Tor mess of poltage.
Senators Newberry, Hale, Lybrook and
Williams were elected as Readiusters,
and took their seats as such, but these
gentlemen bolted. and hence the neces-
sity for Il new adjustment of parties, that
we may be able to locate the responsible
ity for the failure of the laws for which
| the Changers, without regard to politics,
have been so long laborng. The parties
now stand as follows:
Readiustcrs-S Senators Bailey, Barnes.
Bliss, Elliott, Eskridge, james. Jones,
Martin, Mayo, Norton, Powell, Rawles,
Riddleberger, Rue, Stevens, Walker,
Webb, Wilcox and Wood-l9.
Funders Senators Atkinson, Berry,
Christian, Diggs, Edmunds, Fletcher,
Glasgow, lleaton, Hurt, Koiner, Lowell,
Loyenstein, Smith, Thurman, Twyman,
and Wingfeld of Albemarle-l6.
Gipsackers-Senator Wingheld of
!lnnover--l
Ilermaphroditcs- Newberry,
Hale and Williams--3
NondcsCript--Senator Lybrook-1.
Total-l0 Senators; necessary to insure
the passage of n bill, 2l.
The Grange had three bills in the Leg
islAturc, to-Wit:
|, The Agricultural bill, to give the
State control of manipulated fertilizers.
2 10 regulate the freight aud passen-
ger tariffs oflhe railroads.
3. To secure the impartial samplng Of
tobacco IN The Virginia markets,
With the politicians we have nothing
to do except to vote against them the
next opportunity we have. But we had
n right 10 expect better things Of Samuel
II. Nrwhcrrr who has hccn distinguished
for his zeal in the Southwest in behalf Of
The Grange and was perfectly familiar
with the wants Of the order; and what is
more ,hc was elected TO The Virginia Sen
NE by the GiTngcrs Of Giles, Wythc aud
Bland counties.
Leaving out all reference to the other
mOmhcrS, here state II rs u fact HAT the
~ IhN'J',N'fIN N'Ic SOllO lOI Illc NTHllHV
bills. Mr.. Ncwbcry's vote would have
given us 20 which would have made Us
u tie, and the easing vote of Lieulcnanl-
Governor Lewis would have passed every
one Of these bills. 1t is idle to say that
rules could not be- suspended. The same
vote could have laid every bill on the
table In one day until the Grange bills
were reached
with these facts before us. we are
clearly Of the opinion that on Mr. New
berry rests the responsibility OF our de-
feat. II is n Sorrowful confession, hut
consolation IL found in the hopeful view
of Jacob l'ahhlul-"bcltcr luck nest
time" SAM.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1882-05-30

The smoke has cleared sufficiently to
reveal the fact that the Funders have
gained nothing by the deserion of Mas
sey. In fact they already care nothing
about Massey. They know they have
made water haul. Mahone's scalp is
the one they want. lie is more su-
premely and unspeakably hated by them
to-day than is the devil himself. They
would not be satisfied with his banish-
ment to the Dry Tortugas. Nothing less
than the fate Of Prometheus would sat
isfy them in MahOnc's case. With him
chained to n rock, while all the voltures
in Virginia could pluck with their beaks
at his liver, they would have one grand
and glad jubilee,
Massey is Il water dog they would like
10 have taken off their hook.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1882-05-30

his wants and the necessity of having
them attended to at once. Mr.. Palmer
could find neither pen. pencil, ink or
paper, But without n moments hest
tation he picked up n shingle, bor-
rowed a piece Of red chalk and with
II wrote check on the shingle In
large and distinct letters for $2S. 600
This was good when presented for all
the money the depositor had in the
bank, and II proved an exceedingly
good advertisement for Palmer 1t
gained confidence for the original ge-
MUS of our first great banker. whom
everybody admired and trusted.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1882-05-30
A $2s, 900 Check on a Single.

EiNWNhN Nhl fihilNiHNN hWltFNiNf HhA eHNt
Joseph @. Palmer. n California pio.
ncer, and nt one time abanker and pol.
lllcian, died yesterday In Oakland ut
the age Of Co. Mr. Palmer, IN the ear.
~ days Of California, was member Of
the firm of Palmer. Cook 4 Go a
bank which did oil immense business,
aud whose influence was felt through
out tie State. 70 show hlH readiness
TO adopt original methods In an emer.
gency. II In related that once deposl.
tor called 10 draw n large sum Of mon.
ey lt2s.0O0) from tho hnnk. Mr..
pnlmer'e consent was necessary, but
he had been called AWAY TO attend to
some DUTY Mt lumber yard q mile or
more from the the bank. Thther the
deposl tor habtenod aud made known
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1882-05-30
Where the Responsibility of De-
feat Rests,

Ever since The Organization of the
Grange The friends of the order have
tried to impress on iis members the me-
Ccssity for unity. Omitted we stand,
divided We fall" lsa trte aphorism, but
II IL true. For Years we have been
struggling for the passage Of fccrHin laws.
Two OF the objects Of the Grange were
paiiially accomplished through The ef-
forte Of our then State lecturer, Richard
X. fart by the creation of The Agficul-
tural and Railroad Departments, but II
Is well known that the Acts of Assembly
creating these departments, fell far short
Of the demands Of the public. When the
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1882-05-30
Have You Ever

Known any person to be seriously i'll
without a weak stomach or inactive
liver or kidneys? Aud when these
organs are in good condition do you
not find their possessor enjoying good
health? Parker's Ginger Tonic regu-
latrs these important organs, makes
tie blood rich and pure, and Strength
ans tverV part Of the system, See
other column.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1882-05-30
Guiteau Again Warns the Judg'
es of the Wrath to Come.

WAsiIINd1oN, May Gulleau
hnB addressed the following letter To
the Star for publication:
,"I tell the American people aud ilH
officials, lf0m the Executive down to
the,court In banc, whC are reviewing
my case, that tell the truth, and 10
MT when | say am Gods man IN
The matter OF President Galheld's re.
moval, and that II II hair of my head
IL touched, the Almighty will make
the officials that do II pay well for II.
II was outside | would lecture, II der
the auspices 0f some bureau, on re-
ligiuns subjects. One OF my subjects
would be Paul the Apostle and Kin.
dred Topics, lfmy time has come
to leave this world | am Wiling. but
want the officials that murder the on
the gnllows 10 understand the issue
| they murder me they VIII incur the
wrath OF Almighty God, ana II will be
n long lime before lie let's up on them
aud this nation, The devils that cru.
Gifted the despised Gallleun thought
they were doing Gods service, but
that did not release them from llnbil.
lly, iutJ hlu lutlI nhllOH lHVuIItu
the wrath OF the Almighty by that net,
md lie got Q, on with them ut the de
steuctlOn OF Jerusalem, aud ho VIII
get even with this nation aud with
the officials If am murdered on the
gnllows want an unconditional
pardon or nothing. and ] want The
Executive TO no understand II, have
set forth my Views fully on this In my
book, "Thv Truth aud the Removal
II The honorable Jurists representing
the Washington court IN bano decide
this case according 10 law there In
only one decision they can mike, and
that II that they have no jurisdiction
II they decide contrary 10 law the mat
to- will rest with President Arthur,
aud they will have incurred the wrath
of Almighty God"
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1882-05-30
NEVER SAW A WOMAN.

Meadows history of the Chinese,
published IN London, ina chapter on
love, has the following story; CA
Chinese who had been disappointed In
marriage, aud had previously suffered
through woman IN many other ways re-
tired with his infant sou to the peaks OF
n mountain range IN kwcich0o. to n spot
quite inaccessible TO little footed Chinese
women. He trained the boy to worship
the Gods and stand In awe nnd nbhOr-
renee Of the devils, but he never mem
toned woman lO him, alwaysdcsCcndiug
the mountain alone 10 buy food. Az
length, however, the inhrmlllcs Of age
compelled him TO take the young with
him to carry the heavy bag Of rice As
they were leaving the market town to-
gcthcr, The son eudlcnly stopped short
and pointed 10 three approaching objects
'Crlcd ont, "l'nthcr, Whatare these things
Look look what are theyY The father
instantly answered with the pcrcmptory
order, "lurn your head, they are
devils" The son IN some alarm turned
away noticing thnt the evil things were
gazing ut him with surprise from behind
their lans. lie walked 10 the mountain
In silence, eat no supper and from that
day lost his appetite and WINS afflicted
with melancholy. For some time his
troubled and anxious parents could get
no satisfactory answer to his Inquiries
but at length the young man burst out
crying with lneXpllcable pain. "Oh, "a
ther, that lallest devil that tallcst devil,
Gthpr."
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1882-05-30
Ilxnnri.ncc Tho nrsi Gnlhc

The reOson why women everywhere
used parkets Ginger Tonic is, because
they have learned hy experience The
beet guide that this excellent medi.
cine overcomes dependency peviodi
cal headache indigestion pain in the
back aud kidneys and other troubles
uf the sex. .- WOme JoWBdi,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1882-05-30

Wcak lungs splitting Of blood, com.
sumption, aud kindred affections. cured
without physician Address for treatise.
with Two stamps, W0RLDs DlsprNsARY
MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Bunalo n. Y.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1882-05-30
IC Nearly Dead

after taking some highly pulled M stun
with long testimonials, turn TO Hop Bit.
ters, and have no fear Of any Kidney OF
Urinary Troubles, Brghl's Disease, DiA-
bcics or Liver Complaint. These diseases
caunot resist the curative power Of Hop
Biters; besides it is the best family
medicine on earth.