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Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1884-06-05
Temperance societies have recent
ly shut up quite a number Of saloons
in several Texas towns.
Sufferers from nervousness. early decay. ct,

Sufferers from nervousness, early decay, etr.
if you value life, avoid advertising doctors and
medicines that act on kidneys and liver. BE
not deceived by the many bogus certificates of
cures from paid or imaginary persons. If a
weakness Of the sexual system is the cause OF
your distress, DIR. Guysott's Yellow Dock and
Sar 'aparilla will strengthen the parts affected,
stop the drain, quiet the nerves, produce
dreamless slumber and allow you to regain
perfect health 1t has cured thousands, and
will cure you, for, by purifying the blood and
strengthening every weak portion Of che body,
it removes every symptom Of distress.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1884-06-05

Intelligent people have quit taking bitters
and minerals poisous, have quit doctoring
kidneys and liver, nerves and brain, have quit
using alcoholic poisons and narcotic drugs.
have quit poisoning their system with quack
nostrums, and now keep themselves and fam
lilies in perfect health by occasionally using
the only perfec. blood purifier and true siren
gthencr of weak portions of the body, known
far and wide as DR.. Guysott's Yellow Dock
and Sarsaparilla. Any druggist will get it
for you.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1884-06-05

eA At the match in New Orleans,
Sunday, DR.. Carver killed 1908
bats in seventy-one minutes. He
had never engaged in bat-shooting
until within week before the match,
but this score is the most remark
able on record.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1884-06-05
Hundreds of boxes of orange
blossoms are now sent from Jack
sonville for bridal wreathes.

The Indians knowing the value Of Wild
Cherry bark as a cure for coughs and colds,
used to prepare it in their rude way, and in
winter kept in constantly on hand. The care
ful and secret method Of preparing DR.. Wis
tar's Balsam of Wild Cherry mskes it superior
to all other preparations. 1t is very pleasant
to take.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1884-06-05
The transportation of early vege-
tables from Key West to New Or
leans is assuming large proportions.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

TIE BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and positively
cures Piles. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction, or money refunded. Price rs
cents per box. For sale by Rugby Drug
Store.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1884-06-05

More than three-fourths of the
cedar used in cedar pencils is ship
ped from Florida.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1884-06-05
HANOVER, O, Feb. 10, 1884.

After having lung fever and pneumonia
had dreadful cough and could not sleep at
night. The doctors told me had Consump-
and would die. have taken six bottles Of
Piso', Cure and my cough is entirely gone and
am as we'll as ever.
ENELlsA FORD.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1884-06-05
A NOTED BUT UNTITLED wOMAs.s

E,eSSiS. Edilors'-
The above is good likeness of Hrs Lydia T. Fink
ham, OF Lynn Mass. who above all other human beings
may DO tuhfuly called tho "Dear Friend II Woman"
as gomo of her correspondents love Ia call her She
Il zeaousy devoted to her work, which Is the outcome
Of 4 life-study, and Ia obliged TO keep six lady
Assistants help her answer ths large correspondence
which daily popEs ia opon hcr zach bearing It's special
burden o. suffering Joy at release from it. Her
Vegetable Compound is medicine for good and not
evil PURPOSES, have personally investigated it and
SIN s.tsdcd OF the truth of this
On account Of its proven merits u IS recommended
and prescribed by Inc best physisas in the country.
One SAYS, at works like o charm and much
pain 1t will euro entirely the worst form of falling
Of the uterus, Loucorrhoea. irregular and painful
Mensruaton all Ovarian Troubles, Inflammation and
Liberation, FlooGinFs al Displaccments and the
sequont spinal weakness and 10 especially adapted to
the Change OF Life"
itper,neacs every portion Of the system, and gives
now life and ylgor. 1t fantness, otulency,
destroys ali craving for snulans. and relieves weak
ncse of the stomach. " cures Bloating Headaches,
Nervous prostrotion, General Debility, Seeplessness,
Depression and Indigestion. That feeling of bearing
down, causing pain, weight and backacho. Ia always
permanently cured by It's use. twill at all times and
under all circumstances act in harmony with the law
that governs tho female system.
1t cosrs only 81 per bottle SIX for &5 and sold by
druggsts ANY advice required a. to special eNsss, and
the names Of many who have been restored to perfect
health by the OF the Vegetable Compound can DO
obtained by addressing Mrs p, with stamp for reply,
at her home in Lynn, Mass.
For Kidney Complaint Of either sex this compounds
unsurpassed az abundant testimonials show.
"Mrss Pinkhams Liver Pills." says writer, "are
the best IN the ooild for the Of Constipation,
Bihousness and Torpidity OF the liver. Her Hood
Purifier works wonders In It's special line and bids fair
to equal tho Compound in It's popularity.
Al must reepcct her Angel Of AeCcy who're sole
ambition Is to DO good TO others.
Philadelphia, "a. 60 Mrs A NJ d.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1884-06-05

Frozen on RArs,"-Cears out rats, mice,
reaches, flies, ants, bcd-bugs, skunks, gophers,
chlpmunks. l5c. Druggists.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1884-06-05

Twelve hundred cases containing
$4,000 cans of oysters were shipped
in one order by Newbern, N. G.,
firm one day last week.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1884-06-05

SKINNY MRN.-"WelNs IIetlth Remover" re-
stores health and vgor, cures Dyspepsia, I'm
poteuce, Sexual Debility.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1884-06-05

Observation-Disclosures complete cure, all
annoying Kidney, Bladder and u rinary Diseases.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1884-06-05

Great numbers of negroes are go
ing from Florida and South Carolina
to Texas.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1884-06-05

The city undertaken of Palatka,
Fla, is a lady.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1884-06-05

Stock raising is becoming a very
industry in Louisiana.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1884-06-05

The manufacture of perfumes
from Florida flowers bids fair to be-
come all extensive industry.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1884-06-05
RUGBY DIRECTORY.
Whe,. found make note cf"-Captain Cutie.

This column will be devoted each week to
information about Rugby as regards its local and
permanent institutions; and is intended rs
guide for the Rugbeians, and others interested
in the town and neighbourhood.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1884-06-05
THE SOUTH.

The Georgia Capitol will cost l.
100000.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1884-06-05

One of the features of the New
Orleans exhibition will be a garden
220,00Q<4Eet square, containing
tropical plants from Mexico.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-04-14
A GREAT GENERAL.

One of the soldiers of the late Gen.
Skobeleff. coming unexpectedly on
the crowd which blocked the street
the chapel where the warrior
lay dead, asked, sWhy this crowd !''
and received answer, "Skobeleff is
dead -
stNonsense y replied the brave yet
simple veteran "Skobeleff is not
dead. He would not consent to die.
1t is impossible p
And so he unconcernedly went his
way, confident that his beloved gen
eral was still alive. He used to eat
with them with the common spoon
out of the camp-kettles, and no one
was ever more careful to see that the
camp-kettle was in its place. 1t was
not only the superb military genius
which they admired, but his sympa-
thy, dis affection, his brotherliness.
There was no pride in him,-with the
poorest he was as friendly as with
the most powerful.
Skobeleff went to visit transport
of soldiers badly wounded. One OF
of the moribunds recognized him.
60" said he, 'there is our own one.
our Skobeleff." The others heard
the name. tHurrah! Hurrah p
they tried to cry out; so weak and
wavering were their voices that it re.
minded one of death more than o1
life.
One of the wounded soldiers who
had to be operated on had both legs
and an arm to be amputated. Chic
reform was offered. ''Why do yol
obiect?' exclaimed the doctors. s.
cannot" replied the man; ssrathe
! let me smoke pipe during the oper
J alton. ] cannot take any chloroform
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-04-14
Hdrpers' Magazine.

Ayoung horse is put on his metal by
the blacksmith.
The man whose wife had twins COM
plains of cover production"
Mr.. Onion has just failed out in Ne
braska, but it cannot be SAID that he has
not a scent to his name.
What is the difference between falling
star and fog? One is missed in heaven,
and the other is mist on earth.
The reason why Fred Douglass married
white woman is probably because he
wanted to make his trouble as light as
possible.
A little girl in church, after the con.
tribution box had passed, complacently
said, II paid for four, mamma Was
that right?'
A son of Erin is said to have exclaimed,
on seeing the White Mountains for the
first time, ''Bedad, then, there is so much
waste land in America that they have to
stack it!''
'sShine yer boots ?" said an urchin to
tall westerner; and then, as his customer
| placed an eighteen-inch boot on the
block, the youngSter realized the extent
of the contract, and mournfully chanted
to a companion: ''I'm out pint O. black
in, Jimmy; start the bung in mother
| bottle.''
little girl who sleeps near her moth
| er's bedside was taught not to wake her
in the morning. One morning after her
mother awoke, she said, ''You've had Il
nice nap, mamma, and didn't 1 keep still?''
elbow did you know 1 was asleep, my
child?" '"Cause you breathed loud
noise, mamma" s'Why, Bessie, what do
you mean?" "Well, then, you purred,
mamma"
They were standing at the front gate.
''Won't you come into the parlor and sit
a little while, George, dear?" ''N-no,
guess not, replied George hesitatingly
81 wish you would" the girl went on
sit is awfully lonesome. Mother has
gone out, and father is up stairs groaning
with rheumatism in the legs 'sBotf
legs?" asked George. eyes, both legs.
''Then I'll come in q little WHILE
The train had just emerged from tun
mel, and vinegar-faced maiden of thirty
summers remarked to her companion
"Tunnels are such bores (which no
body can deny. But a young lady O
about eighteen, who sat in a seat imme
diately IN front of the ancient party, ad
iusted her hat, brushed her frizzes back
and said to the perfumed young man be
side her, 81 think the tunnels are awful,
nice"
1t is said by some person-O'Dynamit
Rosa, perhaps-that a chunk of dyna
mite carried about the person will cur
rheumatism. This seems plausible. If
violent kick is administered to the pa
tient on that part of the person where th
remedy is concealed, it will also cur
lumbago, ingrowing nails, and consumI
ton, and poverty, and Bfight's disease
and melancholia, and small pox, and ur
reciprocated love, and catarrh of sstwent
years standing" and Indigestion, an
salt rheum, and-and all the rest of 'em
1t goes right to the spot. Beware
counterfeits. Mention this paper whe
purchasing.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-04-14
NEBRASKA.

Editor Monitor, your paper
finds happy welcome in our western
home, you may possibly find space
for brief letter from one who but
recently came out from Vermont to
this thriving state. We left the hills
of Vermont in 1878, coming first to
the great and prosperous state of
Iowa, thence on to Nebraska in 1882.
AS we came up the beautiful valley
of the Elkhorn we thought it the most
lovely spot we ever beheld on one
side were vast fields of luxuriant corn
on the other immense herds of cattle,
reveling in the rich grasses of the
prairies, while the changing views of
landscape were opening up as we adj
vanced toward our destination, bring
ing new and beautiful scenes to our
gaze. We stopped at a little town
called Ewing, then containing only
depot and store, but now a thriving
place with the country all about it
quite thicl1ly settled. The country
all about here is fast settling up, but
there is room for more and we should
like to welcome any of our old friends
who desire a milder climate and a
home where there is growth and
remarkable thrift. If man desires
to make home here, he can pur-
chase quarter section (160 acres)
of land, paying S1.25 per acre in ad-
vance living upon it six months, COM
plying with government rules, acquir-
ing deed then, if he be ambitious
for more land, he can homestead
another 160 acres, and still another
stalking it out and planting it to tim
Der, thus in six years acquiring 49O
acres-a tract of land sufficient for
himself and his family of boys. Land
can also be had by renting or hiring
at very reasonable rates so that any
man not ''too tired'' can find oppor-
tunity to obtain enough of this ex-
cellent farming land to make him rich
if he cultivate it OF wait till it raises
in price with the growing country.
The past winter averaged mild, but
the month of February was quite
cold very little snow fell till March
when it soon disappeared. The
weather now is warm and the farmer
is doing his springs work. We are
anticipating prosperous season here.
ELANoR CoLBURN.
Antelope County, Neb., March 81.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-04-14

it was noticed that the church bell
did not ring with wonted fullness of
tone, and one of the young men went
up into the ringers place to find the
reason. The old bell-ringer's strength
had utterly failed. He had tried to
do his work, but his strength had left
him, and he could not finish the task.
He had dragged himself to the tower,
but his steps were nearing the golden
nights. He was borne away from the
church to the humble room where
portion of his earthly goods were
kept, and gently laid upon his bed.
But when the night came, and the
few who knew of his condition tho't
him asleep, he crept out of his bed
and again went over to his home, the
church. One more night with his
loved he felt he must enjoy. 1t was
his last. In the morning kind friends
fopnd him and cared for him, and the
brow, which a woman's hand had not
touched since the long years ago when
mothers hand was laid in blessing
on his head. was smoothed in tender
ness by those who had learned to
know the soul that was enshrined
within. And then this trembling
man, whose past it had often been
surmised concealed a mystery, seemed
| to come clear out of the shrinking
years and stand for a few days,
though close upon the borders of the
grave, in the freedom and power of
one redeemed, not only from his sins,
but from the fears now left far be-
hind, arising from his contacts with
sometimes cruel world. 81 would
love to be buried beside my mother,
if it can be-" he said, ''but, if not,
then on the hillside where so many l
have loved have gone. Thank you,
thank them all. | am safe now, and
going home. | have everything |
want, for God is with me-
In day or two more the old bell
ringer was laid away to rest. His
bell was tolled, and it seemed to have
a human voice telling its grief. His
organ was played, and it told of VIC
tory and rest and peace. His church
doors opened, and when they closed
the bell-ringer's memory had become
a sacred thing, which some will cher
ish as long as they shall live, for il
tells them how an obscure, timid man
lived heroic life, and won crown
which kings have failed to gain.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-04-14

At the close of religious service
held in a Welsh farm house, the peo-
pie being Baptists, the usual invita-
ton was given to any one who wish
ed to come forward to be baptized.
One came forward and offered him.
self. But there was no river, pond,
etc., near; they seemed nonplused,
when the lady of the house said she
had "mighty tub" which would do
well. This was brought, and the or
dinance proceeded with. But, des-
pite every effort, the mans knees
could not be got under, the water be-
ING too shallow. A local wag perpe-
trated doggerel, of which the fol-
lowing is translation:
"John Jones, a trembling penitent,
The stalwart preachers seize,
And dip him in the mighty tub,
Ali over save his knees.
He win present curious signt
In Paradise, think,
His body white driven snow,
His knees as black as ink"
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-04-14

WROTE IT HIMsELF.-A progressive
Austin boy, some fifteen years of
age, much to the disgust of his moth
er, has acquired the habit of reading
sensational story papers. She took
possession of one of his papers and
examined it carefully. When Tommy
came home, she rebuked him severe
ly for reading such stuff.
'sThat is not fit paper for you to
read. There is story in it about
trapper and an Indian maiden that is
not decent. Such stories are calcu-
lated to harm you.'
ssNo, ma, that story won't do me
any hurt.
'sBut l say it will y
s.But, ma, / reckon | know what [
am talking about. That story can't
possibly hurt me, for l wrote it my
self. / am a regular contributor.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-04-14
Antelope County, Neb., March 81.
THEY WE'RE IN HIS POCKET.

A business man had three or four
important letters to mail one day,
about four weeks ago, and as an ac-
quaintance was going up Federal
street, he asked him to drop them
into the postoffice. The mission was
cheerfully accepted, and yesterday
the acquaintance happened in at the
office again for the first time from
that date.
"Say, Ben,' began the dealer,
"do you ever forget anything p
"Never!' was the prompt reply.
''Do you remember the letters /
gave you to mail one day last
month %
"Perfectly.'
''And you mailed them?'
II did,"
''Please feel in your left-hand
coat-tail pocket, and see if they are
not there"
''I'll feel but [ remember post
ing those letters as plainly as I re-
member"
He felt something, and began to
haul up; and out came four letters,
crumpled and soiled and worm
81 thought So.
"Well, by gosh y
"And the money gave you to
buy stamps?"
s'Bless me, bless me did l ever?
Say, had that coat on that day to
90 to funeral, and I'll be hanged if
l didn't forget to 60 to that too p
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-04-14
LINCoLN'S SRELIGIOUsBELIEF.

II have often been asked what
were Mr.. Lincoln's religious opin-
ions. When [ knew him in early
life he was skeptic. He had tried
hard to be believer, but his reason
could not grasp and solve the great
problem of redemption as taught.
He was very cautious never to give
expression to any thought or senti-
ment that would CRATE harshly upon
a Christians ear. For a sincere
Christian he had great respect. He
often said that the most ambitious
man might live to see every hope fail,
but no Christian could live to see his
fail, because fulfillment could only
come when life ended. But that was
subject we never discussed. The
only evidence / have of any change
was the summer before he was killed.
| was invited out to the Soldier S
Home to spend the night. AS | en-
tered the room, near night, he was
sitting near window intently read
ing his bible. Approaching him
said: i am so glad to see you Sc
profitably engaged Yes, said he,
i am proftably engaged well,
said l, If you have recovered from
your skepticism, | am sorry to say
that / have not Looking me ear
nestIy in the face, and placing his
hand on my shoulder, he said: 'Yor
are wrong, Speed take all of this
] book upon reason that you can and
/ the balance on faith, and you will live
and die a happier and better man.
Joshua f. Speed.
|
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-04-14

INFIDELTTY AND RELIGIoN.-A man
may learn infdeIity from books, and
from hiz associates, but he kant
learn it from hiz mother nor from the
works NV God that surround him.
If an infdel could only compre-
hend that he kan prove more bi hiz
faith than he kan bi hiz reason, hiz
impudence would be much less often
sive.
Unbelieavers are alwuss so reddy
and anxious to prove their unbelief,
that have thought they mite be just
a leetle doubtful about themselfs.
The infdel in biz impudence, will
ask you to prove that the flood did
occur, when the poor idiot himself
kant even prove to save hiz life, what
makes one apple sweet, and one sour,
or tell viii a hens egg is white, and
ducks blue.-,Josh Billings.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-04-14
Lizzie Burt.
A Tell-tale of Spring.

I've found out springs secret;
know why she's late,
The mischief, the truant,
She cares not who wait,
Who freeze, and who shiver,
And pine for the sight
OF one yellow daffy,
Or violet white.
All, yes, I've her secret.
I'll give, and not sell;
I'll tell it, I'll tell it
My tongue burns to tell.
The mischief, the truant,
No wonder she's late,
Coming all the way round
By the Golden Gatel
Yes, that's where I tracked her.
caught her to-day
Lying down by river
With lambkins at play.
The mischief, the yagrant,
And spendthrift, swear
She was tossing roses
Aloft in the air,
AS children toss bubbles,
To shine one by one,
And float for a minute,
Then die in the sun.
Her grass lay all scattered;
Who chose, helped themselves;
The hills were like velvet
Spread green for the elves.
Her linnets were with her,
And larks; and they sung
Such music it almost
Turned old men to young.
Her face was all sunny,
All guileless of ruse;
I'd mind to reproach her,
But what was the use?
Sweet mischief, sweet truant,
She well might reply,
eff calendars blunder,
Who's to blame? Not I''
All, fairest springs spring-tide,
Twas thankless and bold
To spy out your secret.
Pm sorry l told!
HUrro,-e, H01ns;s
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-04-14
CONSUMPTION CURED.

An old physician, retired from practice, having
had placed i'll his hands by an East India mission
airy the formula of a simple vegetable remedy
for the speedy and permanent cure of Consumption,
Bronchitis, Catarrh Asthma and all throat and Lung
Affections also positive and radical cure for Ner-
vous Debility and all Nervous Complaints, after
having tested its wonderful curative powers in thou
sands of cases. has felt it his duty make it known
to his suffering fellows. Aetuated by this motive
and desire to relieve human suffering. will send
free of charge, to all who desire it, this recipe in
German French English, with full directions fol
preparing and using. Sent by mail by addressing
with stamp, naming this paper. w. A. MOVES, 14e
Powers Block, Rochester, n. Y. oct15eow1y
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-04-14
The First Robin.

OH 1 saw robin dear
In tree;
And he sang little song
All for me!
Oh he sang little song
But he did not sing it long;
For the wind was blowing strong
As could be;
And it blew him far away
Out of sight,
And the snow was falling down
Thick and white.
Oh! it blew him far away!
And 1 did not care to play
Any more at all that day;
But at night
When said my little prayer
By the bed,
l remembered what mamma
Once had said,
How God listens to each word,
So told him of the Bird
And Pm very sure he heard
What 1 said;
For the snow it did not stay,
And at dawn
Little robin hoped about
On the lawn;
And he sang ajubilee
In the crooked apple-tree;
For the winter, don't you see3
1t was gone.
saz;a Ru~{