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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1885-07-13
INSTITUTE OF HYGENIE AND
HEREDITY.

The hrSt Normal Institute or ny
genie and hereditary, called by the
Vermont Women's Christian Temper
ance Union, convened at Bellows
Falls, June % and 26, in the Uni
versalist church. After devotional
exercises at the church it was voted
to accept the invitation of the Yer
mont Medical Association to hold a
joint session with them that evening
in the town hall. The first paper
was by the vice president of the Med
ical Association on Contagious Dis
eases; treating of their cause and
nature, but especially of contagion
and how to prevent it. DR.. II.
Holton of Brattleboro followed with
a paper on HSume of the Sanitary
needs of the state" which he had pre-
pared for the Institute of hygenie and
heredity. He welcomed the W, c.
7. U. into this new field of hygenie
Philanthropy, and proceeded to show
the immense destruction of life DUR
ing the past twenty years by prevent
able diseases, like typhoid fevers and
diphtheria, and then discussed meas
ures of prevention and treatment.
The first paper Friday morning,
was by DR.. Mary E. Plastridge of
Bennington, superintendent of hered-
ity, on "Hereditary Tendencies. ;"
The unerring sequences of law in the
| desceLt of family traits and indiyid-
ual peculiarities were discussed and
illustrated by most striking examples
especially the evil effects of alcohol
ism as seen in the diseased children
of drinking parents.
DR.. E. fl. Pettengill of Saxton' S
River, followed with very interest
ing and instructive paper on the
"Hygenie of Respiration and VentiIa.
ton" From which it appeared thai
impure air was prolific cause of il
health, and that to insure air pre-
sumably pure in doors it must bs
in constant circulation; fresh ali
coming in and foul air being driver
out continually.
The next paper by DR.. d. c. Haw
ley of Burlington, treated OF thu
Wonderful Problem of Digestion ,
This address was replete with practi
cal and suggestive facts as to foo
and it's assimilation. The morning
session closed with an address DIR. J
Draper, superintendent of the asylum
for the insane, at Brattleboro, on th
"Heredity of Iltemperance. Fl
contrasted the condition and posi-
bilities of the swell born" with tha
of the opposite class. and showed b
numerous and most pitable example
that children of drinking men entere
life heavily c.ogged for its race. Mel
, yogs diseases, epilepsy and idoc
were their common inheritance
While the appetite for strong drin
was likely to be aroused by its fir'
: taste, Total abstinence was the
4 only safety. and their case would a
r ways call for the deep sympathy {
e the strong. The first paper of IL
J. afternoon session was "Some caus,
4 of Ill HEALTH" viz: polluted su
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1885-07-13

The cholera is increasing fright
fully in Spain. Official reports give
the number of deaths, Saturday the
18th, as S25; and in Valencia alone
so paralyzed are the inhabitants by
the progress of the scourge that 4OO
bodies were allowed to remain un-
buried for twenty-four hours. Such
reports as these should serve to in
crease the vigilance of the guardians
of the public health in our coast
cities.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1885-07-13
WASHINGTON LETTER.
Washington, july 7th

W0SHtngtO7t, oHy /N.
The 4:h of July was celebrated in
Washington with its usual din of
fire crackers, torpedoes, calcium
lights, and variety of new tangled
explosives, devil chasers, etc., which
modern inventive genious perverted
has thrown upon the market. The
air was thick and sulphurous through
out the day, and night, and the morn
ing papers have list of about the
usual length of accidents more or less
fatal.
The presidents fourth of July was
the quietest day he has spent in
Washington. The day was observed
as holiday by nearly all the MEM
bers of the cabinet, and the presi-
dent was untroubled by visitors of
any sort therefore he was able to
go through very large number of
official documents awaiting his at
tention, and to make up his mind in
regard to considerable number of
appointments. The president is,
however, getting pretty tired, al
though he looks as well as ever, and
applies himself as constantly as pos
sible to bis official duties. 1t is said
to be the presidents intention to
spend few weeks, during the
month of August, in the woods of
northern New York, where he can
have absolute rest amid primeveal
| solltudes. He has in view place
thirty miles from the railroad where
there is but single hotel. This will
be occupied by himself, and one or
two friends alone, and while there he
will be as completely cut off from
the world as was ex-President Ar
thur when exploring the Yellowstone.
Miss Cleveland whose well adver-
| tised book will be ont this week, pro-
poses to soon visit her home in New
York where she will remain two
months.
| AS has been anticipated Mr.. Nal
coin Hay, the 1st assistant postmas-
fer general of the United States, has
had to resign his office on account OF
i'll health. 1t is his intention to
leave in few days for Colorado, and
Wyoming. Mr.. Stevenson who has
been selected to succeed Mr.. Hay
was born in Kentucky in 1885, anG
removed to Bloomington, ILL.,, wher
sixteen years of age, where he stud
led law. He held various state ju
dicial Offices, and was q candidate TO
presidential elector on the Mcclellan
ticket in 1854. I'm 1874 he was cleo
ted to the United States house o
representatives. As delegate t,
! the last democratic convention b,
voted on every ballot for Joseph E
Mcdonald, and was member of tn
committee appointed to notify tn
nominees of their selection. He ha
been q warm friend of Postmaste
General Villas for many years. MI
9 Stevenson is man of powerful
: physique, and 10 said to be we
equipped for the discharge of hi
q new duties.
= An agent for the citizens of Arize
/ ma called upon the president las
: week, and presented a petition ash
e ing him to remove the Indians frol
7 the San Carlos reservation in th.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1885-07-13

The Americans in London cele-
brated the Fourth, at Buckingham
Palace, by an entertainment given by
Cyrus w. Field. Minister Phelps,
Senator Edmunds and Consul Gener-
al Waller were among the speakers,
as we'll as several distinguished Eng
lishmen, among whom were John
Bright. A complimentary dispatch
was sent to President Cleveland, who
responded in terms of equal courtesy,
and a dispatch of sympathy was also
sent to General Grant.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1885-07-13

There is said to be a marked in
crease in the number of Southern war
claims that are making their way to
Washington. The people behind
these claims are probably encouraged
by the favor shown to ex-confeder-
ates by the administration, but they
will find when il comes to the point
that the chilling frost of public opin-
ion will cast blight over many OF
their fond hopes.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1885-07-13

Ex-Gov. Proctor is quoted as say
ing that he has not at any time had
any thought of being candidate for
United States senator against Sena-
ator Edmunds. He added: Gin Ed
munds we have a most excellent man
for the position he occupies, and he
will undoubtedly be his own success
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1885-07-13

special services rendered. This was
due to railroads, the Steam Boat COM
pany, the managers of Ocean View,
the members of the association at
Brattleboro and the executive com
mittee.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1885-07-13

The proselytizing zeal of the Nor
mon missionaries abroad has added
new strength TO the army of Latter
Day Saints. Over 500 converts are
now on their way to enjoy their pro-
per share of the accompaniment of
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1885-07-13

soils and cellars, lily ventilated hous-
es, food improperly prepared or lack
ing the requiring elements for nour-
ishment, and lastly the bracing moral
atmosphere in the home, which with
good discipline and good cheer are
potent factors in the we'll being of
every family.
The president, Mrs. E. G.. Greene
made some remarks upon the study
of hygenie followed by paper on
this theme by Mrs. G. B. B. Denny
of Northfeld. A very valuable adj
dress by DR.. Mary Weeks Burnett,
was read on 1.-THE Effects of Hered-
ity as seen in Races and Nations.
No abstract can do justice to the
broad generalization and careful rea-
soning in this paper.
The closing address of the session
by DR.. Phelps of Bellows Falls, was
on the "Nervous System" and was
full of instruction, information and
warning. Among the causes of dis
eased nerves mentioned were over
work, worry, improper clothing, lack
of sleep and the use of alcoholic IL
quors. The results, dyspepsia, con-
stipation, hysteria and even insanity.
Hearty resolutions of thanks were
passed to the physicians for their
generous assistance and to all those
who had helped to make the Institute
a success. Seven counties and
eighteen towns were represented by
delegates, and it is not unreasonable
to expect not only that real lasting
good was accomplished but also that
the first w. G. T. U. Institute of Hy-
genie and Heredity will be followed
by others of still greater power and
influence. The addresses there
ought to be repeated before great
audiences in every town in the state
until the facts and principles discuss
ed shall have become the property of
all who may suffer from disease or
who are liable to transmit evil hered-
ity to unborn generations.
THE VERMONT PRINTERS AND
PUBLISHERS. THEIR WIVES
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1885-07-13

Haie's Honey the great Cough cure, Csc. 5Oe.S Is
Gienn's sulphur Soap heals and beauties, Csc
German Corn Remover kills corns and Bunions
Hilrs Hair and whisker Dye-Black and Brown, scots
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in Minute, 25c
Deans Rheumatic Pills are sure cure, soc
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1885-07-13


Mormondom, and to join the deluded
bands of those instructed "to hope
and pray and vote for the day when
all the offices shall be filled with a
holy priesthood. Had the immi-
grants belonged to an intelligent
class, they might have been expected
to read, with not little uneasiness,
on their arrival in New York, the
news of the presidents fixed deter
mination to vigorously enforce the
anti-polygamy laws. Commonly,
however, the converts do not learn
much about polygamy until they are
established in Utah. The Mormon
missions are the secret of the
strength as well as the growth of the
sect. The new converts feed the
fame of fanaticism which otherwise
would 60 out.
DR.. Douglas, in reviewing the two
weeks spent by General Grant at Mt.
McGregor, says of the condition of
the general: ellis life has been pro-
longed, but the disease has progress
ed in the natural way. AS l have
said before his condition is one Of
increasing debility. The general
was likely to die at any time in New
York, and had he remained there in
stead of coming here he would in all
human probability have expired be-
fore this. His present weakness is
the natural result of the disease. He
is each day less strong, and though
the step from day to day is scarcely
perceptable, the aggregate Of four
teen days becomes noticeable If
you ask me when the end will prob
ably be, I cannot tell. He grows
weaker and weaker, and at last the
point of exhaustion will be reached.
That is all, and nobody can say
when that shall be- The weakness
of the patient is now evident in lack
of ability and desire to walk the
cottage piazza as he did ten days
ago. There is a disposition on the
generals part to economic his
strength, and there is lessened IN
terest in his literary work.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1885-07-13

Because they have found out that what they buy
there is always found to be as represented-of thf
First Quality and as low the same quality
goods can be bought elsewhere.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1885-09-11

Mr.. EDIroR.-NOt having heard any
thing Of our band for more than month
has caused Inc to inquire into the reason
for this silence, and have found that the
hand has disbanded on account Of few
of the members failing to meet at rehear-
sails, thus crippling the music to a great
extent. Those Of the members who meet
regularly, becoming discouraged, agreed
after a long time to discontinue the meet
ings and the result il that the band OF
which our citizens were justly proud, IL
one Of the things Of the past. But permit
us 10 say TO the members who were regu-
lar in their attendance, not to allow few
drones to kill the whole band, but let them
90 TO work, reorganize the band, and II
those who we're not faithful to their duties
will not agree to do their duty in the fu-
ture. let new men he added and the old
band resume its pratice, and in short
time we will be again cheered by the
sweet strains Of band second 10 none in
the Valley. IL cannot he possible that an
organization equipped as this one, with
splendid uniforms and the best instru.
ments will be permitted to 90 down 10
cause a few members do not attend 10
their duties7 No, no, let the boys take
fresh courage aud at once go TO work, re-
organize with the full membership, or n
that cannot he done, then take in few
new members TO fiji the gaps and go for
ward once more. and the public will ap
preciate your efforts aud will render sucl
aid as may be needful.
A Lover Of Music
Woodstock, Va
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1885-09-11

Jno. b. Doris circus has come and gone,
and they have left a very unsavory record
behind them. Mr. Doris himself was pref
ty tolerably "how-come-you-so,' while
the rest Of his gang had many sneak
thieves, pick-pockets and general hard
cases among them. Many of their well
dressed dudes are anything but gentlemen
and are not fit to be recognized among a
crowd Of ladies' or gentlemen. The per-
Torrance was not up to the usual stand
ard of circuses. The tumbling and trap
eye performances were very good, the rid
ing was poor, while the clown could have
been discounted by almost any boy in
Woodstock. The crowd in town was
pretty large and seemed to enjoy the street
parade which was decidedly good. Several
men had their overcoats stolen and one
lady was robbed Of her watch and thirty
dollars in money. Several hours after
dark the chief of police with several 9th
or officers flushed gambling party who
started to run away but surrendered after
a number Of pistol shots were fired at
them. They were put In Jail for a short
time and then released. As Mr. Doris
show is now moving South we would adj
wise some Of his people TO be a little more
careful in their conduct toward young
ladies OF they may furnish the material
for first class lynching. Southern peo-
pie don't stand such things very long. and
if one Of these gentlemen had gone little
bit further here he would have been very
ant 10 have had his neck broken with a
rome.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1885-09-11
PREPARED nj
DEJ.C.Ayer Co., Lowell, Mass.
Sold BY all Druggists.
CHURCH DIRECTORY

LUTHERAN.-Rcv. A. A. J. Bushonl
breaches in the Episcopal Church, on tn,
orning and evening Of the 2d sabbath
aud at night on the lth Sabbath of eacf
month.
METHODIST - Rev. S. G.. Ferguson
breaches in the Methodist Church, AT
Woodstock, on the 2d and 9Th Sundays
morning and evening. and at Edinburg on
LIST and 3d sundays of each month, morn
ing and evening.
PRKsBYTEmAN. Rev. X. II. Fleming
breaches in the Presbyterian Church, at
Woodstock, every Sunday morning and
evening.
EPIscOPAL.-Rev. James W. Shields
will preach in Emmanuel Protestant Epis.
copal Church, Woodstock, on the LIST and
Sd Sundays of each month, morning and
night
REFORMED.-Rcy. A. X. Kline prcache'
in tle Reformed church on the LIST and Bird
Sundays in the morning and every Sunday
night.
CmRIsTIAN.-Rey. J. A. Spencer, preach
es in the Christian church at Woodstock
on the 81 Sunday morning and evening.
VI. +. CHURCH, CoLORED.-Rey. Richard
Lane, breaches in Woodstock every ID
Sunday.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1885-09-11
Woodstock. Va.
STATE OF MAprsoN. shen. Co. Va,

STATE or MADISON, Shen. Co., Va,
September 10, 1856.
MEssRs. EDITORS In your last weeks
issue noticed an article sent you by some
gentleman from this neighborhood, stating
that he. at an unusual hour at night, had
met on the Furnace road, two men, one
carving the carcass, the other the hide, OF
a sheep. think he stated that he knew
the men, but felt delicacy in speaking
to them, under the circumstances. Now,
Mr.. Editor, the question arises, what was
that gentleman doing on that road at that
unusual hour, in other words, did he not
have an interest in that sheep-the pre-
sumption is it was stolen. / presume you
had the name of the informant, and the
community are anxious to know who he
is We have had an eye on very
suspic,ous character hereabouts and one
who travels monthly at unusual hours.
Will YOU do us the kindness to give his
initials in your next issue, and oblige.
Very truly, &C., A. CITIZEN.
lin answer TO the above request we can
only say that our informant is one Of the
most reliable mon in the county, but we
are not at liberty to give his name at this
time, but will say it is not J. ii. s., al
whom you seem to be striking.-ED.1
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1885-09-11

A young gentleman, of Stony Greek, al
tended preaching at Union Forge church,
on last Sunday night. lie was riding a
blooded animal and on his way home he was
showing its speed. While going at a 9:dO
Gait the horse made blunder and he lost
his hat. Afor going some distance he
managed to stop his animal and gaSei
around, but did not see bis sweetheart
He got his hat and made this remark,
" It's good for you, Dolly, that my sweet
heart was not by or would have killed
Won for that trick" Be careful, WILL
she might see you next time. II.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1885-09-11

The death Of little Willie Copeland. fol-
lowing 50 close on the death Of his little
brother who passed away last April, thus
leaving the distressed mother childless,
has awakened feeling of the keenest
sympathy in our community. Below we
give an article from the " Daily Evening
star" Of Charleston, W. Va, showing
how highly the manly little fellow was
appreciated there, and how much his sud
den death was deplored
BURIAL or WILLIE CoPELAND.-Mr. l..
V. shearer, who left this city on Sunday
last for the purpose Of conveying to Wood
stock the remains Of little Willie Cope
land. returned to his home this morning
A. stanton, Mr.. Shearer was met by the
mother of the dead child and the scene
which followed, and described by Mr.
shearer. was a most affecting one. The
funeral was had from the Lutheran
church. at Woodstock, on Monday, and
drew together an immense throng Of per-
sons little Willie having been singularly
attached to the people Of that place, and
surrounding neighb0hoOd, in fact. Mr.
sbearer describes The affair as one of more
than ordinary interest, the congregation
at times being plugged in the deepest
Grief AZ the minister described the many
beautiful traits Of character which adOrn-
ea the life of Willie. Tot only was the
child regarded with grea esteem by the
people of Woodstock, but his merry
young face is fresh in TIN minds Of Ou
citizens. While living hGe with thei
mother, the children were special favor
ties from the fact that their 'hubby face
were always lit up with smilS, aud tbei
department exhibited the careful traininI
bestowed upon them by their more thai
foster mother, Mrs. Nichols.
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WIVES MOTHERS! DAUGHTERS

Be your own Physician. A Lady, who
for many years suffered tOrments worse
than death from Uterine troubles, such as
Failing of the Womb, Leucorrhea (Whites),
painful and suppressed Menstruation,
finally found remedies which completely
cured her. Any sufferer from such dis
eases can take the remedies and thus cure
herself without revealing her condition to
anyone, or subjecting her womanly mod
esty TO the shock of an examination by
physician. The recipes with plain direc-
iions. will be sent TO any address free o.
CHARGE securely sealed. Address Mrs. NJ.
J. BRABrE, 426 Marshall ST., Philadelphia.
pa Name this paper. Mar. civ
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1885-09-11
Cheer Up! Help IL AT Hand.

al am afraid will have to be taken to
a hospital or to the poOrhouse. I've been
sick 80 long that my husband, good aud
patient ~ he is, can't stand the worry and
expense much longer" No, yon won :,
dear wife and mother. See what Parkers
Tonic will do for you. Plenty of women
a. badly OH as You are, have been rescued
almost from the grave by it. II will build
you up, curing all ailments ofthe stomach
liver, and kidneys, and * simple, pleasant,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1885-09-11
PROPOSALS.

Sealed proposals will be received by the
Secretary Of the Shenandoah County Ag-
ricultural Society Tor 800 locust posts 4
inches by 6, and 10 feet long. Also 5O,OOO
feet Of one-inch pine lumber, l6 feet long.
Parties intending to propose for said lum-
Der will call on Geo. w. KoOntz for spec-
ifcatiOns. ~
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1885-09-11

have been a periodical sufferer from
Hay Fever Ga most annoying and loath-
some aflliciion), since the summer Of l-79,
and until used Ely's Cream Balm was
never able 10 find any relief until cold
weather, can trnthfnlly say that Cream
Balm cured me. regard it rs Of great
value and would not be without it during
the IIay Fever season. l.. NJ. GEORGIA.
BinphamtOn, n !.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1885-09-11
NOTICE.

To All Whom it May Concern,-I do
hereby state that the slapderoue talk
about Erasmus Bausermpn and Aunehtle
y. Andrick has started fI'pm few words
that / said about them tlhoughtlessly and
without a cause. which u cannot establish,
therefore I take il back, and warn all
persons who NAV continue such erroneous
reports that they NAV ex ,pect to abide Ivy
the law.
signed resnectfnllv wAMfs c. FoLrz.
Sept. s. 1896. ".
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1885-09-11
Personals.

Miss Lou Bishop, of Washington, d.
C., is at DR.. ID. ID. Carriers.
Miss Lizzie Sommerville, of White Post,
Clarke county, is visiting the family of
Mr.. P. W. Magruder.
Miss Annie Wierman, of Edinburg, is
the guest of Judge Aliens family, in this
place.
Mrs. Doctor Krebs, of Staunton, and
Mrs. Frank Irwin, of Mt. Jackson, we're
visiting friends in this place, for few
DAYS last week.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1885-09-11

A FATAL SCoURGE.-Information was
received BY us few days ago to the effect
that a deadly plague was raging in por-
ton of Clay county. We refrained from
giving publicity TO the matter at the time
being fearful that the matter had been
greatly exaggerated. The following clip
ped from the Elk Progress, however, in
dicates that the rumor was not without
foundation;
"Every hour brings u sad Intelligence
Of more victims to the fatal scourge that
is playing havoc with life on Sycamore
A score of those attacked have died in the
greatest agony within q few hours after
seizure. At FIRST it was thought to be hux,
but il is now believed to re another ana
more fatal malady.
"a vague, horrible fear has begun TO
fiji the breasts Of some. II may not be-
but il is very much like cholera. Squire
sizemore, we'll known citizen, has buried
three of his sons. These lay dead in the
house while three others were screaming
in agony as the monster disease frightened
its clutches upon them. We have beer
unable to learn the number of deaths, but
the reports are alarming. 1t is confined
chiefly to children who are attacked ant
die within few hours paralyzed will
pain"
Thismorning two physicians of Charles
ton. supplied with a good stock of medi
eines started for Clay Court House for th'
purpose Of investigating the matter and
rendering such aid as may he required o
them.-Charleston, w. Va, Evening Star