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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-11-19
a judicial Opinion of the HE
qMOr" Traffic.

For more than twenty years ] have
had ample opportunities for observ-
ing the working and effect of of the
business of selling intoxicating liq-
uors, and have not been able to dis
cover single feature, circumstance,
or result, that can commend it to the
favorable consideration OF any de-
cent, respectable, or thoughtful man.
1t cannot even challenge the admira-
ton or approval OF ordinary bad men.
cannot conceive OF any business or
occupation more thoroughly democrat
izing Ill its tendencies and effects, or
more destructive of public morals,
public order and public decency, than
the business Of selling Intoxicating
liquors. ] cannot perceive a solitary
benefit or advantage to be derived
from single human being. Icannot
imagine blessing or benefit OF any
kind that it brings or contributes ia
the welfare of community. II
brings moral and social death to those
who engage in it, as well as those who
patronize and sustain it. -. II
seems to me that to engage in such a
business is to deliberately crush and
banish from the heart forever every
sentiment, every hope, every ambi
ton, and every element Of character
that men generally value ii
being useful and beneficial to th,
world. It blights ana destroys mem
intellectual powers, and thus it make
our insane, idiots, and imbeciles.
sleadens every serstinclh or morality
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-11-19
Prohibition Department.
Organisei agitatei educate! con
giacei Triumph will come.
BY
j. b. Jones.


0rganisei agitatei educate con-
ciacei Triumph will come
King Darious had one ci his attend
ants to remind him daily to pray that
God would enable him to be avenged |
on the Athenians. so we need some
body to remind us morning, noon, and
night to say, Remember the liquor
traffic.
There are 100000 brewers and dis
tillers and dealers bound together in
closest alliance to preserve this traffic.
Our National drink-bill is billion a
year write it down and remember it,
More than all the cost of bread, meat
and education.
1t is q tidal wave that is coming
When it subsidies 100000 saloons viii
be wiped out Of existence, The man
or men, the party or parties, that UNI
dertake to stem it with high license,
OF any other breakwater, will be swept
down and out. Gentlemen, get out OF
the way nor, or take the conse-
quences.
A would-be-saloon-keeper in Mis-
sissippi, failing to secure petition OF
the citizens in a community author
izing him to open eden OF death,
said he wanted to move to q country
where there are no preachers, A
shrewd, facetious bystander replied
''0niy persevere, my friend, and yor
will get there. You are certainly OF
the road"
We employ $4,000 clergymen t.
build up the Nation in virtue ant
righteousness, and at the same tim
employ 10000 saloon-men to und
that holy work and corrupt the pee
pie. And yet some whining coward
say "hands off, to the Church in thi
prohibition fight. But she dare nc
be neutral. Her integrity is at stake
her mission is in peril.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-11-19

IL go into society good deal" said
visitor to an editor, "and want to
get the reputation of being literary
man, something like Henry james
and those fellows. Now, how shall
go to work."
"Talk Balzac to them," sententious
" replied the editor.
"But l never read Balzac,' was thu
response.
Neither have society people s,
you're on perfectly safe ground. Yol
just compare everything with Per-
Goriot, and you'll be invited to rea'
a paper before fortnight, Good
bye" The editor turned sadly to hi
writing, rejecting that he had prob
ably made another reputation with
out receiving any commission.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-11-19

Citizen to country editor A pleas
ant little affair occurred last night a
my house, which terminated in tn,
marriage of my daughter WoulC
you like the particulars?
Country editor Weller, nigh
make short mention OF the matter
but we are badly cramped for space.
A little later. Another Citizen
My wife ran away last night with an
other man. Do you want the particu
lars?
Country editor, eagerly: Yes, yes
give me the whole business.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-11-19
New Advertisements.
READ! THINK !! ACT |
Palma Sofa, Florida.


The paradise of invalidsl The home of tropi-
ical fruitsi Climate unsurpassed No FROST
No extremes OF heat or coldl No malaria!
Ground high and dry Plenty OF pine and the
PALMA SOFA has the name OF being the
largest, prettiest end youngest town in Florida.
Is Beautifully Located on the Gulf Coast, two
miles eboye the mouth of ne Manetee River.
Already the iron horse is vending its way to
Palma Sofa, and soon the tourist will arrive at
its fi.st-elass hotel whe re he can get a meat to
suit his epcureal tastes.
Paine Sofa possesses the largest store in South
ern Florida, with sawmill furniture manufac
tory, packing houses warehouses, churches
school house postofice. stores, beautiful resi-
dences, and a lerge whssrf al which ocean steam
ELS giriye dsily from r mPa -. g u,
BraMeh' fame, hGs secured a location at Pal
ma Sofa for the erectioIl of winter resort. The
prediction is a safe One, bas II as It is upon the
natural advantages AID att tons Of the place,
that he win make this the 81 ONGs BRANCH.
of FLORIDA, and other ! ge hotels will be
built
With the completion of the ailraad, this will
be the terminus. and the dirk route to Havana,
Cuba. Lots VIII double an duadluple their
present prices Now is tIAt inle TO buy.
LOTS IO0x3OO fl. $40 TO $2OO per lot.
We wait PALMA Sola 10 keep booming, and as
an ilducement 10 the public, and 70 thoroughly
advertise this beautiful place, We will give
away a LIMITED number only OF our lots,
giving lois alternately as they come CORNERS
exceptee) charging applicants the expense Of
deed, .ansfer, etc, which viii not exceed $500
Applicants cln sehd potal money order
| with application TO Insure promptness, other
wise deeds will be sent c. o. ID. Applicants
must aos be surprised at the return OF their
money, as being limited thefrst come will be
| first served. Title perfect. Full warranty
deed. Send for phanphlet.
Address
| PALMA SOFA LAND COMPANY,
30 South William St., New York n. Y.
| REFERENCES;-
b. $. Henangs, ESQ, PRIEST Fla. r. r. ant
| Nay. Co.
!. H. b. Ple.t Esq, prest. So. Ex. CO.
Postmaster, Palma Sofa, Florida.
John S. Roace ESQ. Prest Prairie City Bank
Tere haute, Inc.
JAS G McC4egor, Esq, Capitalist, Cincinnati
Ohio.
HeAry 6: Hubbard Esq, Cashier columbi
Bank, n. Y, NY.
Vim. Drysdale, Esq, New York Times, Ney
York. and host of Others.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-11-19

odd he pop the question last
night" eagerly asked the mother as
the daughter came down late TO break
fast.
"No, not quite"
"What did he sayY"
"Why, he squeezed my hand twice
and said that he believed I'd make
some man an excellent wife if the fell
low had sense enough to take me so
far away that you couldn't visit me
more than once in twenty years"
1t is thought that Sarah Bernhardt's
increased weight is due to the fact
that Jersy mosquito must have light.
ed on.her while she was ON the scales
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-11-19

Hercules Wilson, colored, has re-
signed his seat in the Georgia Legis-
Iature, giving for a reason that he can
make more money by laying bricks at
from "a to IS a day. Hercules prob
IDLY found the Augean stables too
much for him in chat State.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-11-19
SanctnIn Echoes.

Secretary to manager: "Here is q
letter from the person who writes over
the signature of Pearl, asking wheI
we are going to pay for her last con
tribution?"
"When we publish it, Of course"
But we have published it,"
"Ahl Well, take the usual course.
Wait three months before answering
the inquiry and three months before
sending check.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-11-19

The Courier-Journal's Washington
correspondent has been publishing in
terviews with various members OF
the incoming Congress, whom he has
met in that city, with reference to the
issues likely to come up before that
body. Out OF fifty-ninc Democratic
Congressman who responded to his
inquiries, fifty-three were in favor OF
tariff reform fifty-seyen were in IA
vor of Mr.. Carlisle for Speaker OF the
next House, and one vas in favor OF
Mr.. Randall Out of the ffty-nine
Democratic Congressman interviewed
forty-nine were determined to stand
firm in support of the silver dollar,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-11-19

Has attained standard Of excellence which
Mmits Of no superior
It contains every Improvements that inventive
lenius, skill and money con produce
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1885-06-08
THE LIME KILN CLUB.

"While dis am de alge of pro-
gress,' said Brother Gardner as he
rose up with force of $50 pounds to
the square inch, sdo not progress too
fast. Oar am sich a thing as putin
too much sugar in sweet cake.
Frinstance, progress has carried us
past de pint whar we kin stuff de ole
hats an coats in de winders in place
of broken panes, but doan' jump to
de conclushun dat you has got to run
in debt for lace curtains ter keep up
wild de times.
Progress has carried us past de
pint whar' men believe in ghosts an
goblins, but doan' imagine dat you
are called upon to show yer smart
ness by ridiculln' any of de onsartin
passages in de Bible.
Progress has carried US past de
pint whar' religium forbids man to
enjoy hisself, but doan' feel called
upon to war yer hoofs off IN dancin',
or to get so used to pack of keerds
dat you shuttle yer knife an fork as
soon as you get down to de table.
Progress has carried US past de pint
whar' bilin' 'tators wild de hides on,
but dey has got to be paid for all de
same, an you mustn't judge mans
character by HARM him order Sara
toga chips.
Progress no longer permits our
sons to wear out our ole clothes, but
whin you ketch young man hoein'
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1885-06-08
The June Cricket.

Tented in the short green grass,
While the moon shone in the sky,
A cricket, close to those who pass
Uttered the old familiar cry.
Little needed he the noise
Of the crowded city street,
But blew his flute with strident voice
Unmindful of the tramp of feet.
Hundreds briskly hurry by,
Listless to the song they pass;
No policeman stops his cry,
Or orders him, "Keep off the grass?"
I who note the steady tune
That he with steady relish plays,
Wonder how this note of June
Came to take to city ways.
Far from native haunts withdrawn,
He sings the old song at my feet
The prelude of country lawn
Salutes the curious city street.
Rustic scenes are not at hand;
No ripping rivulet wanders near;
Hard it is to understand
This voice in such an atmosphere.
Brave little cricket, pipe away;
Let your blitheness melt in song!
'Tis the cheeriest roundelay;
1 shall thank you for it long.
Torn from spring time, robbed of June,
Shut up to the city street,
Much thank you for your tune
Uttered from this strange retreat.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1885-06-08
GEO. III. BLAKE, Publisher.

con wild broadcloth on his lege an
paste diamond in his billed shirt you
kin make up you mind dat Injun meal
am gwine to take a raise of fifty cents
on hundred.
Progress demands dat our chill'en
be eddicated, but becase yer boys kin
fgger cube root an yer gals chatter
French. doan' miss de chances to
l'arn de fust a good trade, an de
second de AIT of bakin' bread an
cOokin' bacon.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1885-06-08
Tired.

Of all thy promises, o Christ,
This sometimes seems the best,
"Come unto me, ye heavy laden come,
And will give you rest"
We get so tired, we have not care
For many things; we creep
Like weary children, near to thee,
And only pray for sleep.
We have been strong to dare and do
We have gone forth to fight
With force that led to victory,
All valiant in the might.
Where thou hast called us we have gone.
With gladsome steps and free,
But what can worn out hearts and hands
Avail to do for thee?
We have gone forth to work among
Thy busy servants, Lord;
Oh, pleasant were the merry songs
We sang with sweet accord!
But night comes after the long day,
And we, by care opprest,
Come to thee. Master, in the dark,
And ask for leave to rest.
Oh, Jesus, thou vast weary, too,
And thou wilt understand
Why the unfinished tasks are put
From out the nerveless hand,
We thank thee for thy patient love
That gives to us its best;
We turn from all the world beside,
And come to Thee for Wesleyan.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1885-06-08
|tArleans County Munitor,
PUBLIsHED WEEKLY BY
GEO. HI. BLA X Il,
BARTON, VT.

TER HS.-TWO DOLLARS PER YEAR
Strictly in ddudnce $I.5O Subscribers living out
side of Orleans County must remit 10 cents extra for
postage. For convenience in remitting, will
give credit for year and four months for 90,
subscribers in the county, and one year and three
for $500 to subscribers without the county, when
sent strictly in Advance.
Rates of Advert sing made known on appGca-
tion. Ali cuts must have metal body.
Remit by p. o. Money Order, Registered Letter, or
Draft. Watch the label on your paper and notice
,Ohen your subscription expires and see that your pay
ments are kept in ddpance. When money is sent us
shall giue the credit the label at once if III
label is not advanced aoitin tOo aOeeks notify as by
postal card.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1885-06-08
HE TOLD THE TRUTH.

was troubled with Liver Complaint for years. and
suffered terribly. Lake the druggist advised me to
take Sulphur Bitters. took three bottles and now
am well mani Fenner, Waterbury, Conn.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1885-06-08

DARTON NATIONAL BANK. BUSINESS
DHours from 9, a.. m., to 12 m. From to 4, p.
IN. AMoRY DAWSON, Pres't, III. X. DEWEY,
Cashier.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1885-06-08

I am using DIR. Graves Heart Regulator with
great results; had Heart Disease for nine years, so
bad could not lie down.-John McGuf, Pike Sta
ton, o. The Heart Regulator cures all forms of
Heart Disease, nervousness and sleeplessness.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1885-06-08

C. F. PERCIVAL.
DEALER IN FURNITURE, COFFINS AND
DCasIcts, Barton, vt.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1885-06-08

Obtained, and al busines ii the s Paten Office
r in the eCourtsattendedt dedtoforMODERATEFEE
When model or drawing is sent we advise as to
patentablity free of charge; and we make NO
CHARGE UNLESS WE OBTAIN PATENT.
We erefer here, to the Post Master the Supt of the
Money Order Div. and to officials of the U. Patent
Office. FOrcircular advice terms and references to
ectualcl lientti n youTownstate orc county address
@. A. SNOW 81 CO..
)PPosITEP PATKNTOFPIoE WAsHINeToN &c.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1885-06-08
MRS. c. C. STEVENS.

GHARLES GRAVES, Agent for Connecticut
OGeneral Life Insurance Co., Barton, VT.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1885-06-08

A UCTIONEER, ALWAYS READY TO AT
N tend sales on short notice. Merchandise made
specially. Sheffield, Oct. l3, 1884.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1885-06-08
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
HOnSE
F. w. BALDWIN.

A C. AUSTIN, NEWPORT, VT, PROPRIE-
N . tor This house is located Main Street
near Fields Block. Teams run to meet trains
Good livery in connection with house. 1349
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1885-06-08

A TTORNEY AT LAW AND SOLICITOR IN
"A Chancery, Barton, Vt.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1885-06-08

NRAYON PORTRAITURE. PHOTOGRAPHS
/and other pictures enlarged, either singly or in
groups. Work guaranteed. Call on her, or address
at West Glover 13-42
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1885-06-08

MANUFACTURER AND DEALER IN FUR
IN1 niture coffins, caskets, carpets, room paper,
etc., Glover, Vt. ISL
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1885-06-08
w. G. HANSCOM.

A. C. PARKER.
A OST-OFFICE, BARTON LANDING, VT.
IN Fire and Accident Insurance Agent.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1885-06-08
J. 3. FREEMAN.

IDEALER IN BUTTER AND EGGS. WILL
Jbe at the market in Robinson's Block every
bis house. Highest living prices paid in Cash.
Barton, Vt.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1885-06-08

u. N. W
ENIRE, LIFE, AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE
u Agent. None but sound, reliable companies
represented. Correspondence by mail promptly an
swered. Barton, April IA,
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1885-06-08
j. E. DWINELL.

DIR. o. A. BEMIS.
"OMGOPATHIST, ,CRAFTSBURY, VT. OF
i L fee hours - to 9 a. M, and to 9p.
, 1885-07-06
THE CITY OF %eUAYAoUlL.

A Filthy Piace-No Fresh Water-Don-
keys with Pants-Famous Pineappies.
fEcundor Correspondence Inter Ocean
But although the rest of the country
is still in tho middle ages, Guayaquil is
a modern town. 1t has gas, street cars,
ice factories, and other modern i'm
provemcnts, all introduced by citizens
of the United States. The custom
house is built OF pine from Maine, and
corrugated iron from Pennsylvania, and
a citizen of New York built it. An
American company have a line Of pad
die wheel steamers, built in Baltimore,
on the river, and the only gunboat the
government owns is a discarded mer-
chant ship which once piled be-
tween New York and Norfolk. Some
OF the houses. although built Of split
bamboo and plaster, are very elegantly
furnished, and the stores show fine
stocks OF goods; but the rear portion of
the city is SO filthy that one has to hold
his nose as he passes through 1t. Tho
people live in miserable dirt novels, and
the buz ard is the only industrious citi
zen to be seen.
There is no fresh water in town, but
all the people use is brought on RATS
lIOM u pltCd lhCul1 llAAt9 up lut AANoAf
and is peddled about the place in casks
carried upon the backs Of donkeys or
men. The donkeys all wear ~pantalettes
not, however, from motives of
modesty, rs the native children all go
entirely naked, and the men and women
nearly so but to protect their legs and
bellies from the gadfy, which bites
fiercely here. Bread as well as water
is peddled about the town in the same
way, but vegetables are brought down
the river on RATS and in dugouts, which
are hauled upon the beach in long rows
and present a busy and interesting
scene.
Guayaquil is famous for the finest
pine apples in the world, great juicy
fruits, as white as snow and as sweet as
honey. 1t is also famous for its hats
and hammocks, made of the pita fiber, a
sort of palm. The Unknown Panama
hats are all made in %Guayaquil, but got
their name because Panama merchants
formerly controlled the trade. They
are braided under water by native
women, of strands often twelve aud
fifteen feet long, and fine ones are very
expensive. A woman often takes two
and three weeks to braid a single hat,
which sells for - or 80, ana wears Tor
ever. | saw a hat in Guayaquil which
is said to be worth $3.50. 1t was made
of n single straw or fiber, as ne as
thread and as soft as silk, and the
woman who made it was engaged four
months in the work.
The a~uinine trade has almost died
out, as the forests OF Ecuador has been
stripped Of the bark, and the trees have
thus been destroyed. In the meantime,
the trees have been introduced into the
East Indies by the British government,
where they have been cultivated with
great success, thus securing a better
quantity of q%uinine with less trouble.
Qninine or Peruvian bark, was dis
covered by the Jesuits in Ecuador in
1880, and was named ''chinchona."
after the countess Of Chinchona, the
wife OF the yiceroy.
, 1885-07-06

ILL THE indications 10 regard to the
health Of Gen. Grant are unfavorablc.
He is daily becoming weaker, his dreadful
disease making constant and exhaustive
drafts On his vital energies. There arc,
probably, fluctuations in his disease,
some improvement being at times visible,
and again the symptoms showing a great
er depression OF his strength and spirits
The flow and reiow Of the tides Of life
are incessant, and they often rise higher
or sink lower repeatedly in cases of fatal
disease before they entirely cease. Gen.
Grants failing interest in the book that
he is preparing for publication is the most
decisive sign of the waning physical aud
mental powcrs His labors during the
intervals OF relief from pain and debility
which he experiences, to bring it as near
perfection as possible, have a pathetic in
terest, AMI will give it increased attrac
tons Cor every reader whose sensibilities
are stirred BY The scene which the dying
soldier and author presents to the imagi.
nation.
, 1885-07-06


Imagine a curiously shaped boat
canahle of carrying about thirty tons,
partially decked aft, high in the stern
and low in the bow, suggesting to the
nervous mind a suicidal tendency in the
shape OF a determined purpose of diving
beneath the first advancing wave. A
single mast, fifteen or more feet high,
support an unwieldly lateen sail of di-
mansions enormous compared with the
size of the craft, and held by rotten
cocoa nut fiber ropes which not unfre-
quently startle the crew and passengers
If they do no worse by breaking and
letting their whole burden crash down
on deck.
THE water leaks in at innumerable
points, continually requiring several
men to bale highland day. Then. from
stem to stern there rises a combination
OF abominable smells truly s%ickening.
The rotten wood, with its coating of
rancid ~cocoa-nut oil, the accumulated
grease and filth of years, the bilge-
water, the contents OF the cargo, and
the eluvia from the perspiring skins of
the crowded negroes-all contribute
their quota to an effect which words can
not describe"
, 1885-07-06

Ifhladelphia hecnrd.l
The apparatus used for cooling some
OF the large theatres and halls is simple
and elective. A large wheel, very
much resembling the paddle-wheels Of a
steamer, is set in motion from an en-
CINE. Its revolutions drive currents OF
air succcssively through a cylinder into
an ice chest, and thence through an
other pipe into al air-tank. This tank
reaches under the whole expanse OF the
auditorium. Under each seat is a little
slit in the floor about two inches long
aud an eighth of an inch wide. Through
these the cold air is forced up without
creating any draft, and cools the
house very thoroughly. The da,npness
that may accumulate in the air while
passing through the ice settles to the
bottom Of the tank by its weight, and
does not carry colds and rheumatism to
the unsuspecting audience.
, 1885-07-06
Tie niagara Fall. Park.

Among the good works authorized by
the legislature Of New York is the forma.
ton Of a park at Niagara falls. by which
the preservation and puolic access to those
great wonders of nature are secured to the
people in per etuiti The sum of ST.
800. 700 has been appropriated by the state
to secure the purchase of private prop
erty. ands equal to a little more than
100 acres have been bought The grounds
and buildings on both sides OF liver and
g anal streets west and south Of the hy.
draulic canal have been taken by the park
commissioners The lines extend 10 the
main channel of the river. and middle of
I orse hoe falls. being the boundary line
between canada aud the United States.
and the purchase lakes in Goat island
and all the little islets. with their various
mills streets. and passage ways.
BY the terms of the act the whole tract
is 10 be restored as far as possible to its
original state Of nature. and when this Is
accomplished. the trees grown, and all the
improvements perfected, the attractions
Of Niagara will be increased a thousand
fold The original inception Of this I'D
mirable pro ect is due to / ord Dufferin
when he was governor general Of Canada
in Is =. His plan was that The Canadians
on their side. and the Americans on ours,
should undertake to beautify and preserve
the approaches to the falls. His proposal
was most cordially appreciated by II
governor. Lucius ! obinson. and the
grand project is now in process Of being
realized.