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News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-04-09
Mr.. Phelps as a SatirIst.
HIS FUNNY LETTER OF ADVICE TO CON
GRESHAM STEWART.

Soon after Hon. John w. Stewart
took his seat in Congress as the repre-
sentative of the first district, in De-
cember, 1888, he received from his
friend, Hon. E. j. Phelps, letter of
satirical good advice containing the
following rules for the guidance of his
conduct as congressman. 1t is very
good sample of the wit and satire, of
which Phelps is a master:
l. Always vote in favor of a motion to
adjourn. Aud if the period of adjourn
men. is in question, vote for the longest
time and the earliest day.
2. Vote steadily against all other prop
ositions whatsoever. There is already
legislation enough for the next five hun
dred years. No honest man wants any
more. Even unconstitutional bills for
the further enlargement of the Negro
should form no exception to this rule.
3. Make no speeches. Nobody attends
to congressional oratory when delivered
When printed. nobody reads it, aud it is d
nuisance to the mails. | have had more
than 4,000.000 such speeches sent me, and
never read one in my life.
4. Do not allow yourself to be drawn
Fawkes. He has been much censured by
shallow men. History will in the end do
nim justice. Before you have been long
III Congress you will perceive that one
such man nowadays. with better luck.
might do the country more service than
hundred presidential candidates or Chris
tian statesmen.
8. Do not be seen much i'm public i'm
the company of Republicans. Outside of
New England they are not, as rule. sa-
worry. Some associations will be tolerated,
though known to exist, when decentlv
yelled. But there is no excuse Tor parad-
ing them i'll public.
&. Practice rigid economy. The exper-
ience of the average congressman shows
that it is possible by judicious frugaIity
To save about 500 900 each session out of
the salary. Thus the true patriot, in
by his country, makes his couu-
try stand by him.
z. Cultivate assiduously all newspaper
correspondents. All there is OF public life
is what the papers say. Aud they will
Say anything that is made worth their
while.
8. Do not become candidate for the
The idea that the CO ntry is
anxious to elect you to that office is chi
Inerical. Nor has the Country anything
10 do with it except to vote as it is told.
9. In case OF doubt take the trick.
10. Keep your nostriIs open. your
mouth shut, your head cool and your feet
warm. Avoid congressional whiskey.
Bob. lngersoll, the game of poker. and
The courts of the District of Columbia
II. Beware of statesmen with great
Il - -
more honest AS well as more INTEREST,". z. |
Il. Whatever happens do not relinquisil
nope. AS Cicero observes, nil desperan-
lam. do not despair. You have once been
1 respected member OF the Addison county
bar. Resolve to regain that position. |
Live for the future aud live down the |
present.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-04-09

The Democratic New York World
kicks against the appointment of Mr..
Phelps as Minister to England. 1t
saws it is the worst mistake the Presi-
dent has made. That is just where
the World and the public in general
differ. On almost every hand it is re-
garded as one of Mr.. Cleveland's best
appointments.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-04-09
Estate of Flora G. Foss.

State OF Vermont, LamOi.le District, IS. In Pro-
bate Court, held at Hyde Park, in said district
on the End day of April, A. ID. 1885.
l.. ) Small, Administrator ofthe estate OF flora
E. FOss, late of Hyde Park. in said district, de-
ceased, presents his administration account tor
examination and allowance, and makes appllca-
ton for decree of distribution and partition ol
the estate OF SAID deceased. Whereupon, IL is
ordered by said Court, that said account ana
to be held at the Probate Office in said HYDE
Park the oath day OF April A. ID. 1850,
for hearing and decision thereon. And
it is further ordered that nouce hereof
be given to all persons interested, by pub
LEGATION of the same three weeks successlvely IN
the News 4 Citizen, a newspaper published at
MOrrIsville and Hyde Park, previous to said time
appointed for hearing, that they may appear t
said time and place, and show cause, if any they
may have, why said account should not be
allowed and such decree made.
BY the court-Attest,
7Gw3 C. S. PAGE. Register.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-04-09
The re-appointment of Postmaster

The re-appointment of Postmaster
Pearson of New York City by Presi-
dent Cleveland, gives general satisfac-
ton to those who care for efficiency il.
the service. 1t satisfies the busi-
ness public and is an act directly in
the line of civil-service reform. OF
course there are those in the Demo
cratic party who frown against this
appointment, believing that "to the
victors belong the spoils." Such
men, however, are not fit to be leaders,
and the-eanatry congratulates- itself
that Mr.. Cleveland is able to make
so good an appointment in spite of
the sentiment and wishes OF his party
leaders. So long as Mr.. Cleveland
continues in appointing the best avail
able men, his actions will receive the
approval of the best mtn of all parties.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-04-09
The St. Johnsbury and Lake Cham
plain Changes Hands.

On Wednesday of last week traf-
fic contract was made between the
Boston, Concord & Montreal r. ilroad
Company, which is now controlled by
the Boston and Lowell, and the St.
Johnshury and Lake Champlain Rail
road Company, whereby the latter
road passed immediately under the
control of the Boston & Lowell. 1t
is known that Mr.. A. B. Harris, of
Springfield, Col. A. B. Jewett, of St.
Johnsbury, and Mr.. II. E. Folsom, of
Lyndonville, became last year the
owners of controlling interest. Mr..
Harris now retires. Mr.. Folsom does
also, as he is Superintendent of the
Passumpsic, and this new arrange
ment appears to have been made in
contemplation of possible indepen-
dence of that road. Col. Jewett re-
mains with the property as Superin-
tendent.
This extends the Boston & Lowell
system to Lake Champaign, and with
in 60 miles of Montreal. 1t is init
mated that Montreal is the objective
point, and that arrangements are al
ready under way for reaching there by
line that will be entirely indepen-
dent of both the Passumpsic and the
Central Vermont. Only two roads
extend south from Montreal: One
crosses the st. Lawrence through the
Victoria bridge and cones to St.
Johns, 25 miles, where it connects
with the Central Vermont. This is
owned by the Grand Trunk. The
other starts from the south side of
the river and extends 50 miles south
west to West Farnham, where it con-
meets with the Passumpsic. This road
is called the Montreal, Portland and
Boston. Nearly all it's stock and
bonds are held by the receiver of the
Vermont National Bank at St. AL
bans. He has invited proposals for
this property and advertised to re-
ceive them till May. If the road is
secured by the Boston & Lowell, con-
nection southwark from Montreal
may be had, as low, with the South
eastern and Passumpsic, or via an
extension of the Montreal, Portland
& Boston directly south, already built
from West Farnham to East Franklin,
Vt, and which can be easily extend |
ed about eight miles to Sheldon, where
it will connect with the St. Johnsbury
and Lake Champlain road just ac-
quired. This would afford the Bos-
ton and Lowell line of its own to
Montreal, but from St. Johnsbury
through the White Mountains and |
thence south would be too roundabout
for large traffic, hence it is in con-
temptation to build link, IA miles,
from Hardwiok, ON the St. Johnsbury
and Lake Champlain road, 70 Marsh
field, on the Montpelier & Wells Riv-
er road, VIII oh latter connects with
the Boston & Lowell at Woodsville,
n. I'll. This, if suitable arrangement
is made with the Montpelier & Wells
River road (Which is chiefly owned by
d. r. StowelI, of Cambridge would
give the Boston & Lowell a straight
and easy line to Montreal, some 80
miles shorter than either of tie others,
and for an outlay, probably, not ex-
ceeding Sl,00O,000, exclusive of
whatever is invested in the St. Johns
bury and Lake Champlaln.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-04-09

List of patents issued to citizens of
Vermont for the week ending March
"a, 1885, compiled from the official
records of the United States Patent
Office expressly for the News AND
CITIZEN, by Shipley Brashears, solic-
itor of patents and expert in patent
cases, No. 637 F street, N. w.,
Washington, d. c.:
G. F. Dean, st. Johnsbury, pruning i'm
plement; Jos. G.. Martin, Burlington.
cash and parcel carrier; Gaylord Beebe,
Swanton, stove-pipe; Leonard d. How
ard, st. Johnsb ury, mitre saving ma
chine.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-04-09
Estate of Orlando M. Fitch.

CUNMISbIUNERS'N UIICE.
The undersigned, having been appointed by the
Hon. Probate Court for the District of Lamoille,
Commissioners, to receive. examine and adjust
all claims and demands OF all persons against
the estate of Orlando VI. Fitch late of johnson,
in said district, deceased land all claims exhibited
in Offset thereto, hereby give notice that we
will meet for the purposes aforesaid, at the resi-
,ence OF Mrs Melissa Fitch, in johnson on the
9Th day of May and 2d day OF November next
fl ON 8 o'clock a. m. until O'Clock p. IN. each
of SAID days, and that six months from the
18th DAY of March A. ID. 1855, is the time Inn
tied by said Court for said creators to present
their claims to us for examination and allowance.
Dated at johnson this 29th day of March, A.
D. 1885. +. ID. WISWELL,
T. A. LELAND,
soasa.,
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-04-09

The excitement in Paris seems to
have subsidized on the resignation OF
NJ. Ferry, which acted as sort OF
soothing plaster to allay the irritation
caused by the Tonquin disaster. The
bowling crowds disappeared from the
streets and the Chamber of Deputies
became orderly. French pride, al
ways sensitive when the military pres
tige of the nation suffers, demanded a
victim and NJ. Ferry fell.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-04-09

The New York Tribune is authority
for the flowing: These are some of
the things which make Dakota proud
1t has $500 miles of rail way, more than
any one of twenty old settled states. 1t
has 275 newspapers, more than any New
England state except Massachusetts, or
any eastern state except New York and
Pennsylvania. In the number of post
Offices it ranks above % states and terri
tories, and pays more revenue to the
post Office department than any one of
thirty-two states, and it has population
as large as Nebraska and Connecticut
and nearly twice as large as Vermont or
Florida.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-04-09
Estate of Mason Watkins.

STATE OF VERM,JNT, DISTRICT OF LAMoILLE
S. In Probate Court, held at Hyde Park in said
District, on the Both day of March, A. ID. 1885.
An Instrument, purporting to be the last Will
and Testament of Mason Watkins, late of Water
vile in said district deceased being presented by
Thomas Potter, the Executor therein named,
Tor probate, it is ordered by said Court,
that all persons concerned therein be notified TO
appear at a session thereof, to be held at the Pro-
bate Office in Hyde Park in said district on the
2Sth day of April, A D. 1885, at one O'Clock in the
afternoon, and show cause, if any they have
against the Probate of said Will for which pur-
pose it is further ordered, that this order be pub
iished three weeks successfully, in the News and
Citizen, newspaper printed at Morrisville, in
this State, prevou- to said time of hearing.
By the Court-Attest.
76w3 X. S. PAGE, Judge.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-04-09
An Experience OF IL Years Con-
vincIng Evidence.
ST. JOHNsBURY. VI, ID

ST. JOHNsBURY. W., Dec. 27, "a.
have used Bradley's Phosphate on
various crops and soils for II years or
more. always with good results. have
at several times tried other fertilizers,
but have never found a fertilizer that
gave as good results as Bradley's, and
have always regretted buying any other.
as my experience convinces me that none
excels Bradley's, and none that have
ever used equals it. MOSES HUNTLEY,
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-04-09

The U. S. Senate reached final
adjournment on Thursday, although it
did not dispose of all the nominations
before it. The appointments not con-
firmed lapse with the close of the spe-
eial session, but there is nothing to
prevent the President from making
them again at ONE. The persons ap-
pointed will take the Office subject to
the chance of confirmation at the reg
ular session in December.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-04-09

A letter from Capt. 1. Bray, dated
at Honolulu, March 16, gives intelli-
gence of the safe arrival at that port
of the new Missionary steamer "Morn-
ing Star" They will wait a little
there before sailing for cruise in
Micronesia, where a hearty welcome
awaits them.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-04-09
Estate of Electra L. Chadwick.

Will
State of Termont, LdmOiHe District, SIN Pro-
bate Court, holden at Hyde Park, on the 4th day
of April, A. ID. 1885.
An instrument, purportng to he the last Wiu
and Testament of Electra l.. Chadwick. late OF
johnson, in said dist, deceased, being presented
by Ira Hawiey, the Executor therein named,
for Probate, it is ordered by said Court
that all persons concerned therein be mott
fed to appear at session thereof to be
held at the Probate Office in Hyde Park. in
1885, at one O'clock afternoon, and show cause, If
any they have, against the probate of said will;
for which purpose il is further ordered, that
this order be published three weeks successfully
in the NEWS & CITIZEN, a newspaper printed at
Morrisville Il Hyde Park, in this State, previous
to said time of hearing.
BY the Cnurt-Attest,
I76w3 Russell PAGE, Judge.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-04-09

f9ale's Honey the great Cough cure Csc, soc q 81
Gienn's Sulphur soap heals L beauties, asa
GermanCornRemove kills Germs Bunions
Hills Hair and Whisker Dye-Black and Brown. SOC.
Pixies TOOthache Drops cure In Minute. 2se
Deans Rheumatic Pills are sure cure. 500.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-04-09
PATENTS.

Caveats and Trade Marks obtained, and all other
business in the U. 5. Patent Office attended to
for MODERATE FEES.
Our Office is opposite the U. ). Patent Office,
and we can obtain patents in less time than those
remote from Washington.
Send model or drawing. We advise as to pa
tie liability free of charge; and we make no
charge unless we obtain patent.
We refer, here, TO the Postmaster, the Supt. oi
Money Order Dig., and to officials of the U s.
Patent Office. For circular, advice, terms and
County. write to T.. A. SNOW Il CO.,
Opposite Patent Office. Washington, ID. c.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-04-09

Sam Cox induced the last Congress
to raise the Turkish ministry from
$500 to $4,000, and so was featherin2
his own nest without knowing it, and
that is ''Why we Laugh"
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-04-09
only 20 Potatoes Fill Aa,fsusbe,

SO. NEwBURY, VT, November, 1884
Gents Il used Bowker's Hill and Drill Pho.
phate on potatoes, cabbages, turnips. beets and
vines with excellent results. l gathered 20 no
tatOes that filed a half-bushel heaping full Nv
cabbages were the best ever raised.
II. III. RUNNtLS,
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-04-09
pRnRATE Notice

Until further notice the Probate Court for tht
District OF LamOille, will be held at the tour
House in HYDE Park. on Monday and Thm STA!
OF each week. and on SATURDAY from 10 l-2 a. me-
to IL M, and from y. nj. to230 y. m.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-04-09
Estate of J K. Richard

COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
The undersigned having becnapp"ihte NY tiIo
Hon. Probate Court for the district al LamUille,
Commissioners, To receive. examine ami ADJUST
all claims and demands of all pCrsons against
the estate of j. X. Richards, lale OF Eaen IN
said district decea sed, and all claims exhibited
in off ct thereto, hereby give notice that We WI
meet fOl the purposes aforesaid at a. ~ hop,
bius hotel. IN Eden, on the l4th day of Aprll ana
l4th day of september next from 10 O'Clock A, NJ.
until O'Clock +. NJ , each OF said days, ana that
six months from the l4th day of March u.
lsS5s the time limited by sald Court for sald Gre
ditOrs to present their claims to us for cXamina-
ton and allowance.
Dated at Eden this I4th day of March A. ID.
1896 e. NJ. SANBORN,
JAMES T.. WARREN,
l7sw3 Commissioners.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-04-09
A Veteran Speaks.

COKINTH, W., Oct. 20, 1884.
Gents Il experimental with Bowker's Hill
and Drill Phosphate this season, and consider It
the best fertilizer ever used. / have used fer
tilizers for six years. j. G. HASTINGS.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-04-09

Gen. Grant is still living, but his
death is hourly expected.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-04-09
A HANDSOME LAZY

orh0mely lady can make money selling ''Treasurv
Oh Ihought" Mother, Home, Heaven), Just pub.
WORKERS. Address quickly, MARTIN GARRISON
" wa DOoION' RavI
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-04-09
NOTICE.

Cash paid for calEskins, hides, pelts, fur anc
eggs at the Vermont House, iorrisville, Vt, by
10 If TIC. MORRILL,.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-04-09
HAIR-VINE.

Hair Vine stimulates the growth of the hal,
anu prevents 1t from bleaching and falling out
stopps that unpleasant itching that Is the prelude
OF tne halr's decay; removes dandrun and cures
All diseases OF the scalp. 1t is nice shampoo
ana dressing for ladies' and children's heads az
II leaves the hair so and siIken. TRY IL for head
acne and neuralgia. Sold in Morrisville by drug
where. IkS 'eiy-
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-04-09
SALICYLICA,

The only radical internal remedy. Never
known to iai in a single case acute or chronic.
IL eXpels the poisonous URIC Acid from the
blood, which is the prime cause of rheumatism
Gout and Neuralgia.-As a blood purifier it has
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-02

VIGOROUS assaults have been made aud
are still being continued upon Postmaster
General Villas account for his action in
refusing to expend the $500. 900 Pacific
mail subsidy. The enemies of the post
master general argue that congress is the
sole judge Of what is proper and what Is
improper, and as the head Of one of the
executive departments of the government
1t is the duty of Mr. Villas to execute the
will of congress, irrespective of his per-
sonal opinion of the propriety of its ac-
ton. Mr.. Villas dcfense-and very
good defense it seems to be-is that the
act of congress contained no mandate.
but merely "authoriZed" him to pay the
subsidy thus leaving the matter largely
to his discretion. There is no doubt that
the sentiment of the people is strongly
opposed to the policy of granting subsl-
dies to private parties or corporations and
if it can be shown that the postmaster
general has not tlagrantly defied the au-
thority of congress, his action will mce,
with popular approval.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-02

IT is no joke to be society belle in
New York, at least the Ne, York Jou,uM
describes the following as The drill some
of these unfortunates are now going
through preparatory to engaging IN the
winter campaign. They go to bed early,
say at 8 or 10 o'clock, and sleep until T.
Then they are given bowl of beef tea
before arising. and after they are dressed
they must take a walk, ride or drive in
the open air Coarse oat meal forms their
chief dish for breakfast. Lunch comes at
precisely the same hour every day. A
low necked dress is worn for a while every
evening, to accustom the arms and neck
to it. because you know person wearing
dccollcte bodice for the first time in
ball room is apt to catch her death of
cold, and then her arms generally get pink
instead of white. If the girl is training
to make her debut, she must prattice
walking in high heeled shoes and carry
ing two or three bouquets. Our greatest
trials come after dinner of bouilon,
bread and butter and roast beef. Our
maids spend two hours or so polishing
our arms and necks with glycerinc and
rosewater, and another hour brushing our
hair"
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-02

APPRECiAIING the growth of tn pro
hbitionist sentiment in this country
clever genius has ust secured patent on
an article that is designated to have an
extensive sale 1t is designated IL cover
for liquor flask" In shape and outward
appearance it seems to be book. Al
the bottom end of the book is an opening
for the insertion of the flask, the opening
being afterwards neatly closed with ii
spring, the surface of which is marbleiAcd
like a book end of leaves. AT the top
end all seems correct and regular, but the
pressure of the thumb throws open Il cir
cular hole and at the same time raises the
neck of the hitherto hidden vessel abou,
two inches, and within easy range OF the
mouth. On the back may be letercd
legal Opinions or Thoughts for Every
Day" or 'Why We Laugh" or any other
popular title. What Il big edition of it
will be sold in Name! Holding up II
stout, low, rectangular bottle, promi
nent wine and jqnor merchant once told
the Casual Observer, Il invented that
style of bottle myself for the accommoda
ton of II large class of my patrone. When
wrapped upil does not look like bottle,
and the deacon of severest aspect can
carry it Without attracting suspicion
That is human nature.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-02
ADVICE I'D MOTHERS.

Are you disturbed at night and broken
of your rest by sick child suffering and
crying with pain of cutting teeth2 If so,
send at once and get bottle of Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
tecthing. Its value is incalculabe.
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm
mediately. Depend upon it mothers.
there is no mistake about it. 1t cures
dysentery, diarrhoea, regulates the stom-
ach and bowels, cures wind collie, soft
ems the gums. reduces Inflammation. and
gives tone and energy to the whole sys-
tenn Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
for Children Tecthing is pleasant to the
TASTE and is the prescription of one of
the oldest and best female nurses and ply
sicians in the United States, and is for
sale by all druggists throughout the
world Price 25 cents per bottle.
feb-2S -m-w-s m Nv
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-02
BAYARD'S MAYNARD SON
Banished from His Fathers Presencs-
A "MesaIIiance" in Prospect.


New York, Dec "A Washington
special to The World says that society
paper there announces the engagement of
James Bayard. eldest son of the Secretary
of state to Miss Deakins, of Fort Pendleton,
w. Va. The paper says that after young
Bayard's arrest with Butler Malone and
one or two other senator's sons in Washing
ton some years ago, his father was greatly
mortified and cast him Off The young man
went to West Virginia and taught school.
Hero he met Miss Dsakins and became Ell.
gagged to her. Senator Davis, of West Vir-
ginia befriended young Bayard, but
wishing to prevent n marriage that
would DO distasteful to his father
tho senator and others used their influence
to get the young man appointed secretary
of Arizona.
The publication of the engagement at this
time is regarded as an indication that
young Bayard will not so west unless he
can take Miss Deakns with h i'm as his WIFE
The paper adds that it is understood that
the secretary still refuses to rscosniz, his