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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-03-19

Congress has left us, and so has
the lobby, but, while winter fingers
in the lap of spring, Washington will
not be bereft of its flowers of fashion
and its pinks of military propriety.
The season is not over. The exotic
dandies of foreign legations still prom
enade on Connecticut and Pennsyl-
vania Avenues, and hundreds of
wealthy visitors from all parts of the
Union still maintain the elegant
splendor of their leisure lives here.
There are worse places than WASH
ington for this season of the year.
Other cities have paved sidewalks.
Washington has paved streets. Mud
is an impossibility, except in the
Potomac flats, and even this mud is
being deracinated from the historic
river by immense steam dredges. If
you want to visit the Capitol of your
country, now is the time to come.
You will be surprised to see the large
number of houses bearing the legend
FURNISHED rooms to rent" and you
will find these rooms comfortable and
cheap. The lady in showing you
the rooms will tell you that they have
just been vacated by Senator Dill
worthy or the Hon. Mr.. Jones,
There are few rooms in Washington
that have not the atmosphere of de-
parted greatness. Atmosphere may
be several things, you know it is
not always fragrant. Washington
Letter,
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-03-19
Cat s-trophy-A mouse.

Cat's-trophy-A mouse.
A doof-belle-The pretty servant girl
A pair of pumps-Two special report
efs.
Starch makers are combining to stiffen
prices.
A dead-lock-The fastening of Gem
etery gate.
The hardest kind of chasm to get over
sarcasm.
What interiection is of the feminine
gender? A-lass!
The barkeeper in Texas saloon never
gets chance to feel lonely.
Why are troubles like babies? Be-
cause they get bigger by nursing.
eyes, I'm picking up little," the inva-
lid said in the strawberry patch.
The chap who leans against newly
painted lamp-post is marked man.
lock of hair from young woman's
head is often key to young mans
heart.
mustard plaster may be warm, but it
will never take the place Of a fur lined
overcoat.
Never demand an apology unless you
are quite sure the supply is equal to the
demand.
Acknowledging that we have been il
the wrong is only showing that we are
wiser to-day than yesterday.
There is u place in Montana nance
Froze-to-Death. 1t will eventually be
come Il popular summer resort.
During the house-cleaning season ther,
is no place like home-and that's some
thing TO be extremely thankful for.
When young lady asked to look at
parasol, the clerk said, "Will you pleas
| give the shade you want?" ''I expect th
| parasol to give the shade / WANT sal,
the young lady.
| "Does our constant chatter disturb
you?" asked one Of the three talkativ
ladies of a sober-looking fellow passenger
mo, ma'am; I've been married nigh o
to thirty years. was the reply.
81 do wish you would come home eal
lier," said Il woman to her husband @
am afraid to stay alone. I always imae
inc that there's somebody in the hous.
but when you come / know there amt. :"
A Jersyman married five wives, an
they were all red-headed. He explains
by relating that the first one elawed I'll
spirit out of HIM SO completely that
didn't care after that if he married pc
cupine.
If poor old Job had been afflicted wit
as many boils as there have been jok,
made upon his affiiction, he would ha,
turned his face to the wall and kicked {
more plaster in minute than mast
could have put on in a month.
Il would like to be excused, your no
. or said a Chicago man who had be,
drawn on the jury. s'What for?"
owe man 90. anu want TO nunC MIN
. and pay it," ''Do you mean to say y
6 would hunt up a man to pay a bill inste
of waiting for him to hunt up you?" aye
your honor s'Do you belong in Chic
go?'' s.Yes SIR" ..You are excused.
don't want any man on the jury who W
lie like that"
m
Il The druggist who hesitates now is lost for the y
q ter He should sling together some sweet oil
- iquorice aud bring out his cough cure at once.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-03-19

The temperance movement IS MAX
ing gigantic strides in the Church OF
England. In twenty dioeeses there
are over 220, 600 in the temperance
associations connected with the
Church, with upwards of 5000 abb
staining clergy, including five bishops
and seven of the Queens chaplains.
The Wesleyan Methodists have 800
abstaining ministers. the Congrega-
tionalists 730, the Baptists 520, the
Established Church of Scotland 200,
the Free Church 800, and the United
Presbyterians 220.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-03-19
THE FRONT GATE.


An old and crippled gate am ].
And twenty years have passed
Since was swung up high and dry
Betwixt these posts so fast;
But now I've grown SO powerful weak
Despised by man and beast
I'm scarcely strong enough to squeak,
Although I'm never creased.
Twas twenty years ago, say,
When Mr.. Enos White
Came kinder hanging round my way
Most every other night.
He hung upon my starboard side
And she upon the tother,
Till Susan Smith became his bride,
And in due time mother.
groaned intensely when heard
Despite am no churl-
NV doom breathcd in single word:
The baby was grill
And as she grew, and grew and grew.
loud bemoaned my fate;
For she was very fair TO view.
And IL was the gate!
Then. in due time, a lover came.
Betokening my ruin,
dapper fellow, Brown by name.
The grown-up baby weoin'i
They sprang upon me in the gloam,
And talked of moon and star;
They are married now and live at home
Along with ma and pa.
My lot was happy for year.
No counting night or day
I had no thought, had no fear
Bad luck would come my way.
But oh. this morning, save the mark!
There came wild surprise,
A shadow fitted grim and dark
Across the sunny skies.
A doctor with a knowing smile,
nurse with face serene,
A hustle in the home the WHILE
Great Scott! what can it mean?
My hinges ache; my lock is weak,
My pickets in the whrl;
I hear the awful doctor speak;
1t is another girl
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-03-19

An old physician retired from practice. having had
placed in his hands by East India missionary
the formula OF a simple vegetable remedy for the
speedy and permanent cure for consumption. Bron-
chitis catarrh asthma and all thruat and lung afec
tions also positive and radical for nervous de-
bility and all complaints. after having test
ed its wonderful curative powers in thousands OF
cases. has felt it his duty make 1t known to bis
sufsring fellows. Aetuated by this motive and
desire relieve human suffering. will send free Of
charge. to all who desire II. this recipe In German
French or English with full directions for preparing
and using. Sent by mail by addressing with stamp
naming this paper. W. A. Noyes, l4e Powers Block,
Rochester, N. Y.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-03-19
about itf'' growled the co2

about itf'' growled the coz
''Isn't there something about it
here somewhere ?" asked the old
man, looking up innocently. "Isn't
your time table here either'' and he
fumbled over the leaves, and appear
ed puzzled about the thing.
"Of course it isn't responded
the conductor. ''That Bible all
happened 1900 years ago."
"And we must have started just
before it was out?" mused the old
gentleman, putting the book in the
rack. s'Perhaps there's something
about it in the revised edition. Got
a revised edition?''
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-03-19

A LITTLE SLow.-"Conductor |"
exclaimed an elderly gentleman, look
ing up from the Bible be had been
anxiously poring over for some min
utes, ssConductor, l can't find any
thing about this train in the Script
ures. Where is it? Show it to
mel"
'.What do you expect to find
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-03-19
Oliver Ditson & Co., Boston
Hair Work J!

Switches. CuIls, Pnfs and Frzzes made to order IN
= neat aud work manlike manner. Also. Gents Ouaih
Chains and variety OF iiar Flowers single or formed
In a wreath. Give me a call All orders by mail
promptly attended TO.
MRS. ]. ~ SMITH. Park ST.. Barton.Vt.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-03-19

The druggist who hesitaies is lost for the win
Ter. He should sling toeether some OIL and
liquorice aud bring out his cough cure at once DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup does not pay him enough profit.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-03-19

J. +. DWINELL,
MANUFACTURER AND DEALER IN FURN1-
VA ture, Collins and Caskets Carpets Room Pa
per etc. Glover, VT. Ill
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-03-19

Between two Young Men who buy their
Cigars ut PrestOn's, (iIcDOugall BlOck),
Barton, Vermont.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-03-19

L. II THOMPSON,
A TTORNEY, COUNSELOR AND SOLICITOR.
N Also Bountyand Pension Agent .Irasburgh, Vt
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-03-19

A.C. PARKER,
At POST OFFICE, BARTON LANDING VT.
IN Fireand Acciden II n surance Agent
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-03-19

CHARLES f. BRANCH
DHYSICIAN AND SURGEON COVENTRY VT.
I Office atre sidence.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-03-19
0rleans County Mpnitor,
PUBLISHED wEEKLYBY
GEO. H. BLA KE.
BARTON, VT.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

CT PERCIVAL,
NEALER IN FURNITURE, C0FFINs AND
y Baskets, Barton vt.
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y. W. BALDWIN,
a TToRNEY AT LAW AND SOLICITOR IN
N Chancery, Barton vt.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-02-20

PARIs.-"Oae Hundred Years Ago."-
The Paris Hill Academy Repair Fund Com.
mittee will give another OF their enter
tsinments on next Thursday evening, Feb.
22d. The programme will consist of-First.
An Antiquarian Supper, at which baked
beans, brown bread, pumpkin pies, Indian
pudding, doughnuts, and other old-time
delicacies, with hot coffee, will be served
in ample abundance. Second. The pre-
sentation OF the Drama, One Hundred Years
Ago. For this popular play a strong cast
has been selected, and we are sure Its rem
dition cannot fail to interest and please all
our public-spirited and patriotic people,
bringing out, as 1t so wildly does, the
stirring scenes Of "the times that tried
mems souls" the centennial anniversaries
OF which we are celebrating In these later
days. The dining hall will be open at p.
m. sharp, and continue an hour later. The
doors of the lower hall will be open at Z
o'clock, and the curtain will rise at l-2.
Tickets to supper, 25c.; children, l5c. -
those purchasing supper tickets will be ad-
mitted below free. Tickets for the dra-
matte entertainment alone, l5c.; children,
loo. Early in the week q sub committee
of ladies will call upon the citizens for the
purpose Of receiving donations for the sup
der. We trust there will be large attend
ance, and there does not occur to rs more
way Of observing washington's
than by contributing upon that
occasion our mite toward making the old
Academy one Of the newer attractions of
our village. The committee have not met
with the success which they expected, for
so good cause. The reason seems to be,
that many Of our citizens have the impress
sion that the money raised will 60 to pay
old debts. There are no debts OF any kind
against the Academy. There are $500
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-02-20

BRYANT's PoND.-The spring term OF
High School begins March 9Th. Miss NJ.
J. Cummings, teacher. We anticipate a
s profitable school. Miss c. has the expe-
r.ence OF over thirty schools, and taught
the fall term OF lSS2 in this place, giving
good satisfaction.
The school house 10 District No. Three,
known as the Chase District, burned, the
evening Of the last day OF school, Jan. &c.
Cause unknown. Everything was supposed
70 be sll right when school closed, but be-
fore o'clock the house was heap Of
ashes Mr.. \. Chase lost several valuable
apple trees by the fre.
The spool mill crew numbers some twen-
ty-fve hands. Steady work sll through the
winter thus far.
The citizens OF the town are agitating
the matter OF hearse. A meeting was called
al o'clock, Wednesday evening, the 18th
inst. u he town hall, TO talk the matter
over. CHIP.
alist Oxford County Association was held
al this place on the 10th and llth inst.
The audience was small at the commence
ment, but increased in numbers and inter
est from beginning 70 end. The ministers
20 conduct the Conference, by order o. the
committee were, Rev. T. ID. Stevens of
Auburn and Rev. W. W. Hooper Of Nor
way, 10 be assisted by the resident minis
ter, Rev. L. II. Tabor. By wreck Of the
morning train upon the Grand Trunk X.
K, Rev. Mr.. Stevens was prevented reach
ing here until Saturday evening; but Rev.
Mr.. Hooper being present, religious ser
vices were held, he speaking both forenoon
and afternoon TO the edihcatioa and plea
sure OF the audience. But We had the
pleasure Of hearing both Mr.. Stevens and
Mr.. Hooper in the evening. Sunday morn
ing, Mr.. Hooper was under necessity OF
leaving 70 meet his regular appointments
for the day. leaving Mr.. Stevens and the
resident pastor 70 conduct the remaining
services. The audience was veiy much
larger on Sunday. Mr.. Tabor preached
Ia the forenoon, and Mr.. Stevens in the
afternoon. And il being just forty years
that day, since the Uniysrsalist Church
was organized In Woodstock by Mr.. Ste
vens, he preached a sermon adapted to the
occasion. In the evening the meeting
closed with large and deeply interesting
praise meeting, in which goodly number
took part, Offering reasons for praise aud
thanksgiving to God. The singing was
was very good throughout the meeting,
and well executed; but especially was the
execution and selection fine for the praise
meeting, which added very much to the in
terest, pleasure and profit Of the meeting.
Con-.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-02-20

BETHEL ethelis eDjoyiDgs flne course
Of literary entertainments this winter
Two lectures aud one reading have already
been listened 70 by large and well pleased
audiences. The fourth and ti((h entertain
ments OF the course are set down for Feb
18th and Goth. On Monday evening, Feb
18th, VIM. Z. Gould Of Portland will give
ais popular lecture. " Music, and its Rela-
ton 10 the Church" Mr.. Gould will b'
assisted by a fne soprano singer from
Portland, and large chorus OF some oil
the best singers in Bethel and vicinity,
who will Illustrate the lecture by precise
reproduction OF the old styles OF tune and
hymn used in the various countries. on
Feb. 26th, Mrs. Z. Jennie HARDWOOD, sue
ceSsfu, teacher OF elocutlon aud popular
reader. will give reading.
Last Friday evening, the Bethel Literary
Club met with Mrs. G. X. Wiley, and read
Macbeth" Mr.. II. W. Johnson, the pop
ular Principal Of Gould Academy, IS Mac
b,th, sud Dr. y. T. True Is Banquo, rem
dered their parts so Well as 10 call forth
special remarks of praise. X.
The winter term Of Goulds Academy
closed with public examination Thurs,
Feb. 18th. The exercises were highly in
teresting, exhibiting great industry and
thoroughness on the part OF tescher and
pupils The rromPtuess OF the latter was
worthy OF al praise. Mr.. Johnson has
shown himself a most successful teacher
and diSciplinarisn. Miss. Philbrick is a
thorough teacher in the languages and In
history; while Miss Parker has done much
70 improve the whole school in elOcution
aud gymnastics, without speaking too
much, we can cheerfully recommend this
Institution as worthy the eutire confidence
Of the community. 7
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-02-20
OXFORD COUNTY LOCALS.

ASpovER, Feb. l6.-The South Andovei
school, taught by Mr.. Z: A. Durgin, o.
OF Roxbury, closed Friday, 9th.
The last OF series OF interesting lyce'
ums was held at No. 4 schoolhouse, Sstur'
day evening.
A pleasant family reunion occurred a
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Benz. Newton o.
this village, the 10th OF last month, the IF
tieth anniversary Of the wedding day. Mos
OF their children and grandchildren were
present, though two OF their sons who re
side In Kansas were unable TO attend. Th'
day was spent in a social manner, and en-
livenei with "reminiscences OF "Auld Lang
Syne." As the party were disposing OF the
bountiful repast At the dinner hour, Mrs
Newton. comparing the present with the
past, remarked that the only pastry that
grsced the wedding pinner OF 80 years ago
was pumpkin pie. Mr.. aud Mrs. Newton
were recipients of numerous valuable gifts
among others, purse Of SIC.
Mr.. Peabody Stevens, aged rs years, died
quite suddenly, Feb. /.
The Congregational Circle met with Mrs.
John ASers on Wednesday OF this week.
A Quarterly Meeting was conducted Al
at the NJ. Z. church, Feb. ., by Presiding
Elder Allen.
The village schools close this week.
They have been taught by Mr.. and Mrs.
Corson OF this place.
oats are selling for Go cents per bushel,
cash.
II. NJ. Hodgman, proprietor of the So
Audover store, has good line OF grocer
les, which he is selling ont at hard-pan
prices.
We are informed that George Smith OF
Portland, has bough: al interest in the
steam mill built by Q. =. Smith s Co. oil
this place. l..
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-02-20

EAST SUMNER, Feb. 1.-THE session OF
Oxford District Lodge OF Good Templars
held at this place on Wednesday last, was
well attended and harmonious. The fol-
lowing officers were installed by Dist. Dep,
F. f. Gibbs OF Canton. c. II. George, d.
T.; w. ii. Eastman, d. c.; +. n. Carver,
Sec. NJ. C. Osgood, Treas. II. C. Adkins,
ID. NJ; Mary Marston, d. ID. NJ; Rev.
G. Roys, Chaplain; Mrs. c. X. Davis, d.
A. S.: Mrs. Rachie w. Eastman ID. V. T. ;
T. B. w. Stetson, ID. s.. Herbert Alley,
Sentinel. Reports from the lodges, show
ed them to be in prosperous condition.
The remarks for the good Of the order
were spirited, and the exercises were In.
teresting to all. A pleasant occasion was
the result. SLocUM.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-02-20

KEZAR FALLs.-Tuesday. the 9Th, we
had seven or eight inches OF light snow AT
KeLar Falls, followed by real blowout
for three DAYS. Snow and cold walk hand
in hand. Down il came again, leav ing
four or i've inches OF light snow, Sunday.
the llth, and now We are all pretty well
satisfied 20 give II up aud call II square,
without much more cold or snow, having
about four feet on the level. Monday fore
noon. the snow was blown hither and
thither, blockading the roads in every d.
rection. Should we get good rain the
roofs of many buildings would drop in
with the weight of snow on them unless
shoyellsd of,
The factory company's monthly pay roll
| Is $500.
The first case OF hydrophobis In this
section terminated in the death OF Jimmy
Andrews, North Parsontleld. Thursday
February 9TH. About five months ago his
dog, that had been tied few days, was let
loose. He killed two hens, whereupon Mr..
Andrews chastised him and was bitten by
the dog; then he bit child and then went
for Mrs A, tearing her clothes, then
cliuched boy and tore his clothes with
out tearing his flesh, and three dogs were
bitten. The dog was then killed. Mr.. A.
had experienced unpleasant sensations,
and on Thursday, the 5th, feeling bad, a
doctor was called in. He gave him NOR
phine and Mr. A. rested pretty well that
night, but the next day, putting water TO
his lips, it threw him into spasms, and it
is said he howled and barked like dog
He seized billet OF wood and laid out a
boy senseless, who recovered. He was
then tied down To lounge aud lay until
death released him.-JOUrHal
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-02-20

OXFoRD.-Tom Bakers and 10 cent
counters are growing timely. Dir. Baker
always has pleasant word for every one
who comes in; this is the secret OF his
success a a trader. Durrell & Hawks
send out team TO Welchville and other
places several times each week-''get my
orders" ID. & II. are very enterprising
firm. They carry heavy stock of dry and
fancy goods and groceries, and have large
run of trade. The factory store also does
good business, bu, in more quiet way.
Morris Clsrk's grocery team is going
through the streets almost all the time.
He also does large business in corn, meal
and -four. This, together with his stave
mill and shook business, makes him avery
busy man. Geo. PARROT, with the aid of his
sons, carries on a good business in grocer
les and candies. They have enlarged their
store several times, and are constantly in
creasiug their stock of goods. 1t is to the
credit OF our traders that very little trade
goes out Of this place to Lewiston. A few
of our ladies pay NJ. NJ. Phinney Of Norway
a visit once in while, however.
Our two druggists, G. II. Jones and Or
rim Stevens. NJ. D., have good patronage
in their respective sides OF the village.
There is slight ''war" in patent medi-
ciues, which can be purchased 'just shaw
ing lower" here than anywhere else in this
part of Maine. Mr.. Jones has recently
added jewelry department to his drug
store. He now keeps good assortment
of jewelry, cleans watches, fixes clocks,
mends broken jewelry, etc.
In the millinery Ane, Mrs. A. S. Faunce
finds work enough to keep her very busy.
Mr.. G. ii. Walker also does good bust
ness In this line, particularly in the spring
and summer months. In addition, Mr.. w.
keeps good stock Of resdy-made clothing,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-02-20
For the Democrat.
RIFLE AND SCIENCE.

mr.. Edfor.
Mr.. Collins, pastor Of the Methodist
Church at Fryeburg, delivered sermon On
I" Bible Truth confirmed by Science" from
these words In Peter Ill. 10: "The hesv'
ems shall pass away with great noise
and the elements shall melt, with ferven'
heat the earth also and the works that are
therein shall be burned up." We refer 70
q few points made.
l. He referred to Jewish tradition, OF
a revelation made to Adam, that the world
would be destroyed twice, by water and oy
Ore.
9. This tradition has been taught by
the Stole and Epicurian philosophers.
Ovid, the latin poet, b. C. %, gives II
expression. -.
"Aud all the blazing world above should
burn, And all the inferior. globe to cinders
turn."-DVden.
8. In 1872, In the Constellation OF Cas-
siopeia, Q star was seen 10 blaze for six
teen months, and went out; and within
three centuries thirteen fixed stars have
left the heavens In the same way. This,
then, Is nothing new or strange, to Sci
euce.
4. Geology testihes to the internal hres
OF the earth,--indicated by earthquakes and
volcanoes, and their destructive power, so
we'll known.
5. Chemistry testines OF the combust-
ible materials OF the earth's crust with It's
coal beds and oil wells, and that the hard
est metals can be dissolved into liquid
and even q gaseous state, by /" fervent
heat"
6. It Is well known that water Is COM
posed OF two gases, hydrogen and oxygen,
one Is very combustible and the other Is
the great supporter OF combustion or hre.
Separate the ocean, the world OF water,
into It's gases and we have the earth sur
rounded 100 miles deep or high with this
| ire mist.
IL IL known that electricity Is marvel
| Gus power in the solar system, and sets
free the fiery elements OF this earth. So
that the language OF the text expresses its
presence and power-"wth a great noise"
and its "fervent heat" and " the earth and
the works that are therein shall be burned
up"
Thus, the Bible Is confirmed by the
most recent and advanced deductions OF
m odern science.