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The Dawson journal., 1883-09-13

occasionally puff of brownish
gray smoke or a slight shower of
rocks showed that the volcanoes
still continued in active subeques
eruption.
The debris of the submerged
and destroyed buildings was toss
ed hither and thither on the water
the only sign left that there had
once been inhabited land there
The town of Taperang, within
twenty-five miles of the city of
Batavia, was swept away by the
lava. streams, and fully half the
population, mostly Javanese.
numbering about 1,800, perished.
AT Speelwicl, near Point Salcis.
the red-hot rocks set fire to the
houses, and swept away all the
thickly settle portions of the town.
About ten bazars belonging to
Europeans were destroyed. The
loss OF property is very large, but
no lives are known to have been
lost. The river Jacatra, on the
banks of which Batavia is situat-
ed, was SO completely damned by
the lava and debris that its course
was changed, and from Franien
Bastion it flowed down through
Iyg6rs street, and joined the wa
ters OF the river Emerades, swell
ling that stream to such an extent
that it rose high on the Castor
batteries. Figelenknig was almost
total destroyed, and large num-
Der Of lives were lost there.
The Island of Onins, five miles
off the mouth of the Targsrang
river and twenty miles east Bata-
via, was completely inundated,
and the floating dock there was
totally destroyed. Caatye, Claps
and Tronwers islands, off the por-
ton of Java which disappeared,
are out of sight and not YES
tige of them is left. Baby and
Cheribo islands, off the north
coast, lost the few houses and in
habitants upon them.
In Batavia the loss has been
largely increased since the former
reports. The roof of the govern
ments house was crushed in bv a
mass Of mud, and three OF the re-
talners were killed. The town
bridge was destroyed, the diamond
and pearl bastions badly damaged,
and the burran redoubt was des-
troyed. In Cuymand, Malabar
and Lion streets, the principal
avenues Of the. city, the damage is
very great. Fort Aatyoi is entire
ly destroyed. The town of Fag-
gal was severely shaken, and a
few buildings were left standing.
4 violent shock was felt on the
island Of Sumatra, Monday after
noon, and it was feared that other
disturbances might follow. Midah
island, ten mules Oft the Javanese
coast and half way between the ex-
treme points of Java and Suma-
ira, was almost wholly engulfed by
the sea. The small island of
Sinkel, probably originally only
cone blown up by an eruption, en-
tirely disappeared. It was inhab-
tied. The aggregate loss of life
must be fully $4,000, but the num-
Der OF those who perished can
never, Of course, be accurately
known.
COVERED WITH ASHES.
BATAVIA, August 31.-The
captain Of the steamer which was
in the strait of Sunda during the
recent volcanic eruptions reports
that ashes fell on the deck of his
vessel to the depth of eigteen inch
es, and that he passed masses of
floating pumic stone seven feet in
The Dawson journal., 1883-09-13

The Difference: A porter excused
himself to an acquaintance upon the
ground that he must hurry down to
bis Office. Shortly after a prominent
lawyer, meeting friend who was
inclined to talk too long, asked to be
excused SO that he could get to his
The Dawson journal., 1883-09-13

,Ar. D. G. Robbins, Savannah
Ca. saws: Il used Browns Iron
Bitters for malaria, nervous pros
trations and debility with great ben
eft.
The Dawson journal., 1883-09-13

of the Catastrophe Which
Visited Java and the Neighbor-
ing Islands-An Almost Incred-
liable Story of Horror and De-
vastation Among the Inhabi-
tants.
The Dawson journal., 1883-09-13

Mrs H. G. Butler, Savannah.
Ga, says: Il was cured of annoy.
ing symptoms of dyspepsia by using
BrOwn's Iron Bitters.
The Dawson journal., 1883-09-13

oybcre e'er the devil finds a house of
1a CI,clyly builds himself chapel
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-03-05

recently to be worthy antagonist.
He walks on the Avenue frequently
with his children.
Senator Malone of Virginia is
away from his seat much of the time.
He is much in demand by sight-seers,
who are invariably disappointed by
his insignificant appearance. He is
so slight as to remind one of rafting
bones, wears a long beard, and I'M
starched collars and cuffs turned back
in an unusual way. He is said to be
rather exclusive, having much of his
own private business to attend to.
He rides in a landau to and from his
| business.
Senator Logan is too old a land
mark to need any description, but L
have noticed that he looks as happy
as any possible president might be
supposed to look that he wears re-
markably well, but has become little
too rotund for grace and that he is
trying to heighten and relieve his
dalk beauty by the assistance of a
garnet cravat.
Senator Edmunds of Vermont has
been called like the portraits of st.
Jerome, and his tall figure towers
considerably over the average prom
enader. Since Senator Thurman has
left the senate he has adopted q new
crony in Senator Garland of Arkan
sas. and although of different politi
cal opinions, they are inseparablt
companions, as are also Senators
fendIeton OF Ohio and Bayard U
Delaware.
Senator Anthony of Rhode Islant
is called the father of the senate, a.
well as its ablest diner-out. He il
venerable looking, with a face anC
figure worthy of background for hi.
state. He saunters on the Avenue
daily, and is becoming as famous fo
his cigarette as Gen. Grant for hi
cigar.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-03-05
THE TAX LAW.

New blank inventories are being
sent out by the secretary of state to
be used by the listers, under the re-
vised tax law. Several important
changes were made in the tax law of
1880, and the new blanks are made
to conform to the changes made at
the recent session of the legislature.
There were nineteen questions in the
old inventories, but there are twenty
two in the new ones. The ninth
question has been changed from the
old form so as to read as follows:
What amount of cash on hand debts
due or to become due from insolvent debt
ors, including deposits in banks other than
savings banks, savings institutions and
Trust Companies, whether on account,
note, contract, bond, mortgage, trust
deed or security, including debts or sums
due from parties residing within this
state; and all mortgages and trust deeds
| of real or personal estate situated or be.
| ing within this state, or any other state
| or country, whether such mortgages.
| trust deeds, or other evidences of debt,
| were within or without this state on the
first day of April, 1888?
The following are the new questions
| What was the value of debts due, OF
| to become due from insolvent debtors,
owned or held by you on the first day OF
April, 1888?
What was the aggregate fmount Of
deposit in all savings banks, savings in
situations and Trust Companies, in this
| state or elsewhere, owned or held by yor
on the first day of April, 1882
| What amount of money invested il
manufactures, claimed to be exempt from
taxation under the laws of this state, wa:
owned or held by you on the first day O
April, 1888?
The oath is amended SO as to read
''that my answers to these Interrogation!
are correct according to mig best knoocl
edge," and so as to make the affirmative
clause $50 help me Cod" or ''ander tn
pains and penalties of perjury"
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-03-05

tence to the House of Correction in
default of payment will be about 80
years. O'Neil took an appeal to the
county court, which sits March 13,
and furnished bail fixed by the JUS
tice at $4,000. The justice denied
the various petitions for contempt,
etc., filed by C'Neirs counsel.
O'Neil claims that he has prayed out
a writ of error to the Z. S. Supreme
Court from the decision of the Z. S.
District Court. O'Neil claims that
the Judgment should have been only
for the offence of the first conviction,
claiming that the first conviction set
up in the complaint is outlawed,
having been rendered more than three
years ago. This is the largest fine
ever imposed in Vermont for selling
liquors
AS our readers will remember, the
above John O'Neil is the party in
New York who has been sending Ii
quor to Vermont in jugs, casks, etc.,
and whose practices have become SO
notorious as to give the train on
which it has been his custom to eX-
press his liquors, the name of ''jug
|
train" The Rutland authorities
took the matter ia hand and arrested
O'Neil; he was brought to Rutland
but in the first trial, wiggled his case
out of the hands of the justice ano
brought it before Judge Wheeler Of
the United States Court. Judge
Wheeler decided last week that the
Ve'oU uIIytOr Ms JtrI iouIC
ton but belonged to the State court
O'Neil was then tired as recorded
above. The case is an importan
one, as it is the custom of parties liv
ing beyond the State to ship liquor:
here through express companies an(
as freight, contrary to law. In this
section large quantities of liquor come
from Manchester, n. III. The mos
of it is boxed, in boxes that s'chick
en-" or put in casks within casks, 81
as to hide it from the sight of sucl
persons as the temperance editor Of
the argus calls "ramrods.'' Thi
source of liquor supply is one that il
causing a great deal of rum drinking
and drunkenness and it ought to b.
stopped. If it shall be established b.
the case at Rutland that persons out
side the state can be punished 70
violating Vermont liquor laws, Their
will be less of this kind of rum traf
fic. Railroad and express compan
les, as common carriers, are liable i
they transport and deliver liquor
: in packages not leglbly marked
or to unauthorized persons to fines
as are depot masters, express agents
teamsters, stage drivers, etc. If tn
people in localities afflicted with thi
nuisance care to stop it they can d
, it by looking after the packages an
shipments of liquors which al
brought into the county by thi
: means. In this regard, as in almos
every other, there is law enough
J prevent the liquor sellers from OF
o tanning as well as selling the prohit
tied article.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-03-05

bill in place of Messrs. Bayard and
Beck; the sundry civil appropriation
bill was considered.
In the house the conference report
on the fertilization appropriation bill
was agreed to; the river and 'harbor
bill was considered; the general de-
| ficiency bill was passed.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-03-05

The Baldwin Farm" so-called, in Lowell, VT stu
ated on the M:ssisquo river road between Lowell and
Westheld, II miles from Lowell village. l25 acres
land buildings consist of house II story, with ell
barn 35x42 with cellar; barn 30x40 with cellar;
shed l6x4O two stories; shed l6x40 one story; all
in good condition. House modern. painted outside
and in and blinded. Finished outside and in with
pine: fences good; best of water at both house and
barn Sugar orchard and excellent apple orchard
about 25 ofnerval and 40 of choice wood
land. School within 18th mile Terms-oue-fourth to
onethird down. with Is years to pay balance if deslr
ed Ten cows farming and dairy tools sold with farm
if wanted. Don't walt until the Burlington Lamoile
Railroad built up through this valley; If you do, it
will take double the money TO buy that it will now.
Now is the time to buy fine home cheap. For fur
Their particulars inquire of
SIT +. W. BALDWIN, Barton, VT.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-03-05

The report that Geo. n. Dale of
Island Pond was recently arrested
and fined in ST. Louis for drunken
ness and riotous disturbance is cur
rent, and whether true or not we are
unable to say, but it is known to all
who are acquainted with Mr.. Dale
that the habit which he acquired
many years ago, and which he has
often vainly tried to overcome, is fast
carrying him down to the lower grade
of inebriety. Geo. N. Dale is, or
was, man of fine natural talents,
pleasing address, a natural orator and
one who made many friends, and his
fall is sadly regretted by all who have
known him. The lesson of his career
ought not to pass unheeded by many
of his acquaintance who are now OIL
the road which, in nine cases out oil
ten, ends in disgrace and utter ruin.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-03-05
WASHINGTON LETTER,
ESPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS OF THE MONITOR.
Wdshin0tOn. Feb. 26.

Washington, Feb. rs.
The week has been characterized
by interesting events, among which
may be mentioned the international
bench-show, the first dog show ever
held in Washington, pronounced a
success in every particular, and the
most successful operate engagement
the city has ever known. Society
changed its sat homes" to sat
OPERAS" and attended en- masse.
Patti came, sang and conquered, her
last appearance being honored by a
house crammed, jammed, packed and
wedged to such an intense extent,
that the authorities took the precau-
ton of having strong fire force
| stationed at the nearest available
point to the theatre, with a man at
each nozzle, and the water turned on.
This kind of consideration is almost
unprecedented, and worthy of CRATE
full appreciation from the city, for a
fire panic in that dense mass of hu-
mainly would have resulted in the
death of thousands.
AS the forty-seventh congress is
so soon to expire, having but six
more working days, [ have been lin
gering in the galleries of the senate
and of the house, taking some last
looks at the statesmen who are to
depart, many of them to return. per-
haps, no more to congress, or to po-
litical life elsewhere. The habits.
manner and personal appearance OF
great men are always interesting, and
l will mention the peculiarities of 9
few of them that | have observed
Senator Ingalls, of Kansas is the
most striking figure in the body, al
ways catching the eye of the strang-
er, who asks the name of the s'tal
, senator with glasses" He is slen
der and straight, and maintains the
most infexible dignity, as he moves
| about the floor. He may also b.
f called the ''exquisite" of the senate
being faultlessly attired, parting hi
iron grey hair in the middle, ant
having it so cut as to give exactl
the right contour to his classic head
He is addicted to satire. and Is
gifted speaker, dividing honors wit
Senator Vest of Missouri, the orato
of the body. Senator Aldrich G
Rhode Island has been called b
} some the ''beauty" of the senate, br
: his title is disputed by the admirel
:, of Senator Window, whose fai
: clean-shaven face gives him a decit
" edly sacerdotal appearance. Sen;
: tor Window looks like he is in d
- unhappy frame of mind of late, al
: ignores conventionality by wearir
. white neckties with his business sui
Senator Beck of Kentucky is OIL
- of the largest, most muscular al
certainly the most noisy man on t
~ floor. He gesticulates violently, al
% has spasmodic delivery that is an
thing but pleasant. He is in his Sc
ce very regularly, and is SO irrepressit
ci- in his speechifying that he great
r. annoys reporters in the gallery, VIII
or they are trying to write society lette
he to their several papers.
,f- Senator German of Maryland
he the youngest senator on the den
10, cratic side. He has rather subc
Ter ed, unobtrusive lcok, and wears
me hair so long that lady in the gale
Use referred to him as the quaker.
en- spite of his youth he proved hims
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-03-05

A London despatch under date of
the 18th says: The rains which
have been prevailing in all parts of
the country have now assumed the
proportions of a national calamity.
Large tracts of land are totally sub
merged. By this time of the year a
considerable area of wheat should
have been sown, but scarcity an acre
has yet been seeded down in all Eng
land. The land is literally morass,
and the winter wheat is rotting in the
soggy ground. Whatever may hap
pen now there cannot be a great har-
vest this year, even if it does not
turn out one of the worst that Eng
land has ever known. To add to the
misfortunes of the sorely tried agri-
cultural population, disease has brok-
ell out among the cattle and sheep.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-03-05

The Ohio river is draining off quite
rapidly, while the Mississippi food
of course increases. For two hun
dred miles below Carlo it seems that
the levees have given way in so many
places that all the river bottom is be-
ing covered with water as it was last
spring, and recent rains in the west
make it probable that the worst has
not come there. In Kansas and
southern Nebraska the storms have
been specially heavy, and very high
water is reported all through that
region. The receding Ohio leaves a
sad scene of disaster in Indiana and
Illinois. Many of the smaller towns
have been completely drowned out,
buildings and great quantities of other
property are destroyed and, with all
the rest, an epidemic of malarial
diseases is expected.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-03-05
PIANOS.

2 NEW UPRIGHT PIANOS
on hand and for sale at Low
Prices. These are fine instru-
ments and will suit. Come and
see them.
A large stock of
SCENT SHEET MUSIC.
This is not music of poor
quality in any sense, but is by
first-class authors and printed
on good paper of full sheet mu-
sic size and the same in every
respect as that sold at Csc to
75c per copy. Send for Gaia
logue.
A New and Large Stock Of
WATCHES, RINGS, JEWEL
RY, SPECTACLES, &C., just
received.
Come and be fitted to a pair of
CELLULOID EYE GLASSES,
or the beautiful
FRAMELESS EYE GLASSES,
which [ have in full assortment
for all eyes. I can fit you as well
as any Of the so called opticians
who travel about selling these
goods al enormous prices, and bet
ter than most of them can do, and
sell you goods at a fair price. I
keep no cheap goods in this line.
Also full stock of the best
SILVER & PLATED WARE
in the world. This ware is made
expressly for me by one Of the old
est and best solid silver ware man
ufacturers in this country, is all
stamped with my name, and also
with the quality. These goods are
warranted equal to the very best
in the market, and better than
; many makes that have the name
Of being the best.
1t is for your interest to call
and examine.
E. E. RAWSON.
References; My Old Customers |!
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-03-05
JOHN BAGLEY's ESTATE.
CTATE OF VERMONT, ou,

In Probate Court. held at Barton Landing. in said
District on the 18th day of February. A. u. 1888
George Merrill administrator of the estate Of
John Basley. late Of Crafts5ury, in said district,
deceased presents his administration account for
examination and allowance and makes application for
decree of distribution and partition of the estate Of
said deceased.
Whereupon it is ordered by said Court. that said
account and said application be referred to session
thereof 10 be held the Probate Office In said Barton
Landing on the eth day OF March, A. ID. 1888,
for hearings nd decision thereon.
And it is further ordered, that notice hereof be
given to all persons interested by publication OF the
same two weeks successfully in the Orleans County
Monitor. a newspaper published at Barton, previous
to said time appointed for hearing. that they may
appear at said time and place and show cause. il any
they may have. why said account should not be all
lowed and such decree made.
Blythe Court-Attest,
s-I0 o. II. AUSTIN. Judge.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-03-05

The San Francisco Chronicle SAYS
of the winter on the Pacific coast ::
1.-The winter in California has been
more severe than any since the Amer
lean settlement began. We account
it quite cold around this bay when
the mercury drops for day or two
down to freezing point; but for many
days of the last and present months
it has in Alameda, Contra Costa,
San Joaquin, Sonoma, Napa and
Marin been ten to fifteen degrees
lower than the freezing point. Ice
has formed in this city in one night
over half an inch thick and we have
had the unheard of phenomenon of 6
three-inch snowfall at sea level
In the Southern California resorts
where eternal summer reigns, the in
habitants have been astounded at thu
appearance of thin ice and frost
sufficient to nip tender vegetation.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-03-05

RUTLAND, VT, March 2. Justice
Bailey this morning rendered a deci-
sion in the case of the State Of Ver-
mont against John O'Neil, liquor
dealer, of Whitehall, n. Y. The
justice find O'Neil guilty of 457 Of
fences as of second conviction, the
fines for which amount to S9140,
which the justice imposed, together
with costs of about $500 and one
months Imprisonment in the House
of Correction. The alternative SEN
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-03-05

The latest news from congress IS
that Senator Edmunds was chosen
President pro tenn of the Sennte Sat-
urday noon. The senate by vote
of 80 to 81 passed the tariff bill as
amended by the conference commit
tee: several members of the House
were refractory and the prospect for
its passage seemed doubtful, though
there was strong hopes of its success.
The River and Harbor bill is de-
feated. We do not learn, as we &C
to press, whether the house passed
the bill or not. Congress adjourned
at II m. yesterday.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-03-05

D. D. OWE
Great Sale of House
keeping Goods,
IL Ell .
Hamburg Edgings, &c.
1 shall commence on Monday, Jan. 90. my Annual
Linen Sale of Cottons and Linens, consisting OF
Bleached Cottons, ga, "A, 50,
Ga and 81 wide,
Brown Cottons, 1000 yards,
all widths and prices,
Hamburg Edgings,
Hoop Skirts and Corsets,
Ladies' Cotton Underwear,
Linen and Cotton Diaper,
Table Damask, 10 different
styles,
Linen Napkins,
Linen Towels,
Linen Crashes,
Table Oil Cloths and Spreads,
Bed Spreads,
Linen Handkerchiefs,
Linen Shirt Fronts,
Prints, Spring Styles,
Knitting Cotton,
Domestic Shirtings,
DENNIS,
Tickings, &C., &c.
o Our customers are reminded that Cotton Goods al
very cheap now, probably cheaper than they Will
later in the spring. 1 have taken advantage Of tt
depression in the market and bought large stocl
and 1 propose to give the public the benefit of II
low prices.
d M9-Those having unsettled accounts are remind
that my rule that all accounts must be settled at Il
e beginning of the year, and want every one to comp
l. | with this rule.
Of O. ID. OWEN.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-03-05

Virginia scaled 100000 off a
debt of $45, 100000, and in 1880
owed over $29, 100000. Louisiana
iepudiated s27, 78O, 900 Of debt of
$40, 416,000. North Carolina scaled
a debt of s29, 100000 down to So
100000. South Carolina owed $24,-
S72, 900, and by a similar process
she brought her debt down to ST.
2,006. In the same way Arkansas
has reduced her debt from $18, 587,-
600 to SIS, 1913, 900; Kentucky from
So, 226, 900; to $180,000; MISSISSIPPI
pi from $3,226,OOO to $4,000 !;
Alabama from $31, 952, 200 to SILL
613, 1000; Florida from S., 512, 900
to 81 1891 900; Georgia from $780,
10000 to $40, 1884, 900; Tennessee
from S41 1868, 900 to $25, 685, 900.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-03-05

If the estimate of Rufus Hatch,
now in Europe, be correct, the de-
mand for American food products
during the coming year Or two is like
ly to be of vast proportions. He states
that according to his information not
more than half the available acreage
of Europe will DE seeded this season
owing to the n0oN~ - - :
had condition of lands covered by
aoods fhe surplus of grain and
provisions existing in this country
oow and that of1883 will be wanted
across the Atlantic at liberal prices.
The devastation and distress in Eu-
rope are widespread, and affect both
Great Britain and the continent.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-03-05

M9-Those having unsettled accounts are reminded
that my rule is that all accounts must be settled at the
beginning of the year, and want every one to comply
with this rule.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-03-05

Our customers are reminded that Cotton Goods are
very cheap now probably cheaper than they Will De
later in the spring 1 have taken advantage OF the
depression in the market and bought large stock,
low prices.