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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1885-06-08

Mr.. Edmunds' summons to Lon
don, to testify before the British
house of lords as an expert on points
of American law, has won him fresh
enconiums from the press of the ma
ton. An eX-justice of the supreme
court is reported as saying; sit is
one of the greatest compliments that
has ever been bestowed upon an Amer
can lawyer, and the senator and his
country may we'll feel proud of the
distinction" Vermont regards the
honor to her son with her customary
complacency. She is well satisfied
when the nation wants a representa-.
tive at the first court of the world
or when the house of lords wants en-.
tightening as to American law, te
furnish the man for the occasion
Vermonters will never be less appre.
ciative of their great senator thar
are foreigners.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1885-06-08

Postmaster General Villas began
the work of decapitation in Virginia
too late or too early, we don't know
which. At any rate republicanism is
lively corpse in that state, and has
troubled bourbonism a good deal in
the local elections just held. Peters
burgh, the home of Senator Malone,
has gone republican by 1882 MAORI
ty, gam of 800 over the highest
vote ever given. The republicans
also carried Winchester, and by a
majority of ~, and lost Alexandria
by barely Is votes. In Prince
George county the entire republican
ticket is elected except in Bland
township.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1885-06-08
GENERAL NEWS ITEMS.

A slaughter house and refrigerating es-
Establishment costing over 81 100000 have
been built at Medora, Washington Terri
tory, for supplying fresh meat to the
East.
Paying Teller Scott of the bank of the
Manhattan company i'm New York did not
appear at his desk Yesterday morning, and
sent no excuse for his absence, a meeting
of the directors was called and an inves-
tigation into the missing teller's accounts
showed deficiency of $160,610. The
capital of the institution is $1,000, 900,
and the unimpaired surplus, after deduct
ing the deficit, is 1925, 700.
A dispatch from Sinjou says the Rus
slams are evacuating Penjdeh, but public
notice of It's cession is posted at Herat.
The Afghan soldiers are incensed They
had expected to avenge their defeat. In
fuential Afghans here explain that they
would prefer to fight Russia alone first,
in order to show the Mollahs that they
are fighting for Islam, not for England,
and thus light religious flame and make
every Afghan man, woman and child a
Ghazl.
DR.. Douglas remained all night at Gen.
Grants house the Sd inst. He was called
once during the night to attend the Gen
eral, who, while he slept nearly the usual
time, passed restless night. He was
feeling not exceedingly bright when he
awoke, but improved as the day progress
ed. 81 don't believe father will drive
any MORE" said Col. Grant this morning
sshis experience lately while driving has
not been good, and | think he will not &c
| out in the park any more"
The claims as TO the curative powers of Hood,
Sarsaparilla are based entirely what the peoplt
| say it has done for them. Send to c. 1. Hood Co
Lowell, Mass, for a book containing statements O
many remarkable cures by Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1885-06-08
THE RANKING HOSTLER.

General STANDARDS second Yer
mont brigade camp at Union Mills in
the spring of 1868 was the gayest
camp possible in the Army of the
Potomac. 1t boosted of such repre-
sentatives as Col. Hooker, chief of
staff, Lieut.. Schermerhorn, Hill,
Prentiss, Perley, Downer, Geo. M.
Clark, Hank White, etc., of which
Col. Hooker was recognized leader.
In "foraging," some of the boys of
the brigade had discovered an an
tediluvian vehicle, very costly and
stylish probably in the day OF its
make in England. But it had been
out of use for fifty years OF more,
and was kept as an heirloom.
The discovery of the carriage came
to Hooker's knowledge and he at
once levied upon it. 1t was brought
into camp and with six mules in the
hands of the brigade teamster, the
members of Gen. STANDARDS staff
started to 90 the rounds of inspect
ing regimental headquarters. They
were gone nearly the whole afternoon
and of course were obliged to stop
everywhere on their rounds to stake
something" The times were not so
strictly temperate as now. There
was but little doing in camp, and
Stannard was not aware of their
absence or their mission, until this
conveyance, with the party, drove up
to his headquarters and called him
out.
1t is said the general was very
much chagrined at the predicament
they were in, and considerable anger
ed too. Hooker sat with the driver
on his "seat in the air." while Scher-
merhorn, Hill, Prentiss and Downer
were in the box below. Gen. Stan
nard did not intend the ''rig" should
depart, so he stepped to the mules on
the lead and took one by the bit.
Then he went for his boys at a flu
rious rate, using more adjectives and
expletives than Miss Cleveland, if
possible, but not the same sort. One
by one they got out of the Confeder-
ate buggy below, and made for their
quarters as best they could, taking
plenty of time.
Slannard had directed the most of
his conversation to Hooker, who, in
turn, advised his comrades to go to
their quarters. Finally Hooker came
down; got down after awhile and
went directly to Stannard and quiet
ly said, "See here, general, l fee
that l have been honored to-day as
never before. | have been compli.
mented beyond my expectations, be-
cause it is the first time in my life
that l ever had a brigadier genera
for a hostler. Here is twenty-five
cents, take it, The general took il
the Righteousness of the situation
and closed his lecture with a heart,
laugh. But the boys were slow tt
offend him afterwards. -Messenger
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1885-06-08
STATE NEWS ITEMS.

Senator Morrill, and family are now at
their home in Stafford for the summer.
The Green Mountain Association of
Universalists will hold their annual ses-
sion at Felchville this week Wednesday
and Thursday, June 10 and IL.
Geo. Hall of Grafton, Is years old, was
thrown from loaded team headlong to
to the ground, Tuesday evening. One
wheel passed over his chest, breaking
one rib and otherwise severely injuring
him. His recovery is doubtful.
Arrangements have been made between
d. r. Sortwell, the president of the
Montpelier and Wells River railroad COM
pany, and Mr.. Edwin Morey, the presi-
dent of the Boston and Lowell road, by
which work is to be begun upon rail-
road between Marshfield and South Hard
wick before snow flies next fall.
Judge John B. Hollenbeck is the oldest
Mason in this state, having been born
| February IL, 1892, and being consequent
| ly over ninety-three years of age. He
was made Mason by Friendship Lodge
| in Charlotte, and was raised TO the third
degree July a., 1918. Judge Holenbeck
was in the battle at Plattsburgh, and re-
members the incidents of that battle and
| other matters Connected with the war 1912
with great distinctness.
Norman B. HARDWOOD, Sc years old, who
has just died in Florida, had life insur-
ance of 100000. He was born in Ben
nington, and after the war built up {
great business in dry goods and notions
at st. Paul and Minneapolis, Mimi, and
failed for ST, 7OO,O 900. He saved $3.50
from the wreck, through mortgages he,(
on the property by his wife, and the pai
moved to Florida, where they invested
$500, 900 in 1000 acres of land, now valu
ed at 100000. All this time his credit
ors have been watching to find propert,
in his name. A case was recently decid
ed against him, and shortly after he wa
found dead from conclusion of the brain
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1885-06-08
BY AN EARTHQUAKES IN CASH.
MERE

The vale Of Cashmere in India was
visited Ivy earthquake Sunday, and
the greater part of the city of Ser
inagur near the center was destroy
ed. The Mohammedan mosque in
the little town of Sopur, 20 miles
north of Serinaguf, was demolished
by the earthquake and 200 persons
were killed. Fifty persons are known
to have been killed in Serinagur.
The shocks came with great violence
at intervals of 10 minutes. When
they were first felt the widest panic
seized the people. Every one able
to do so rushed from the tumbling
houses, and fed to the boats on the
river and on the lakes, or sought the
open country. The terrified inhabi-
tants are now camped in the fields
that surround the town. The dam
age caused throughout the vale is
enormous. The loss of cattle alone
is very great. The affrighted people
seem to be utterly helpless, and sue
cor is being sent them as rapidly as
the Indian authorities can organize
relief. Many of the houses standing
show large rents in the walls, and
must be RACED to the ground. The
shocks have not ceased, and this fact
greatly reiards the work of rescuing
the people pinned down in the debris,
and it is feared many of these must
perish before they can be reached by
the relief parties.
Serinagur, the devasted city, is a
town of some 10000 inhabitants,
picturesque, but dilapidated. 1t is
the capital of Cashmere and is cele-
brated for its production of shawls
silks and altar of roses and for it,
floating gardens upon the lake neal
by. The place lies l73 miles nortl
of Lahore. Cashmere is the princi
pal tributary state of northern India
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1885-06-08
WASHINGTON LETTER.
rsPEoIAL sPoNDENo1 oFTHE MONITOR.
WdshinQton, june 7st

Washington, June LIST.
The most important appointment
during the week was that of Col. Den
by of Indiana to be minister to China.
This was recognition of ex-senator
Joseph Mcdonald, as Col. DENLY
was his recommendation for the
place Owing to the presidents alb
sence in New York, last Saturday
was the first day since his inaugural
ton that he has not announced
number of appointments.
Among the departmental changes
which go on almost unnoticed is one
that has displeased a majority of the
clerks. Department libraries have
for many years been sustained by
the government, and increased by
small annual appropriations. The
libraries thus provided for by con-
gress have been kept for the use of
the employees of the respective de-
partments and in selecting the vol
umes to be purchased the aim has been
to get books for which the greatest
demand was made. Consequently
the libraries now contain about the
same proportion of works Of fiction,
humor, poetry, history, science and
travel. Congress appropriated $500
for the purchase of new books for
the treasury department this year,
and when a list of desired books was
submitted to the secretary, he struck
from 1t all the novels, and political
and humorous works. The books
that remained were histories, works
on finance, political economy, coin
age and kindred matters supposed to
be of use in the treasury department.
Other cabinet officers adopted the
same policy, each taking the posi-
ton that congress originally con-
templated for these libraries the pur-
chase of books in some way relating
to the workings of the departments,
and of some value as books of ref
erence.
The new institutions that are to
60 up in Washington next are the
Catholic University. and the Army
Medical Museum. Monetary consid-
erations would have given the Uni
versity 10 Philadelphia, but the flu
ture of this city, its great attractions
| for students and even of letters, the
facilities afforded by the museums,
observatory and other scientific in
stitutions, together with advantages
to be derived from the meetings of
congress, turned the scale in favor of
Washington.
The Medical Museum is to be built
| on the government reservation Wnefe
the Smithsonian Institution. and the
National Museum are. The old Mu-
scum building is on Tenth street, and
is the same in which President Lin
coin was shot. On account of its
historical interest it will not be de-
stroyed. Opposite 10 it is the house
to which the dying president was
carried, and which he breathed his
last. 1t is an unpretentious, rather
small red brick residence, bearing 6
marble tablet. On this is the date Of
of Mr.. Lincolns death in gilt letters
that have become dim with time.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1885-06-08

The noteworthy incident among all
the Memorial Day celebrations was
the marching of Grand Army posts
in New York city past the home of
Gen. Grant, with lifted faces, barred
heads and not few tears, saluting
their pale commander as he stood and
gazed upon them from an upper win
dow. There was inevitably one
thought in his mind and theirs-that
by the next Memorial Day the Grand
Army would have another comrades
grave to decorate.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1885-06-08

1t is said that the Mormons are so
discouraged under the pressure of the
Edmunds law that they have made a
proffer of the sale of all their princi-
pal possessions to a syndicate of
Eastern capitalists. Their intention
is said to be, if they can sell their
lands, to emigrate to Mexico, with as
many of their followers as can he in
duced to 90 with them.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1885-06-08
Lost or Stolen.

This is to caution all persons against purchasing
certain check signed by the subscriber and pay able
j. S. Buckley, bearer, for the amount of $50.
Said check dated May is, 1885, and payable
five DAYS after date at Barton National Bank. Said
check is lost stolen and any information leading
to its recovery by the subscriber will be suitably
rewarded n. NJ. LEWIS.
| Glover, VT, May Is, 1885.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1885-06-08

The st. Paul Globe (democrat)
says that "an offensive partisan is a
fellow whose party got licked" 1t
is coming down to that.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-09-16
THE SONG FRIEND.

The September number of the SoNG
FRIEND, is before US. We notice that
it has been enlarged from twenty-four
pages to thirty-two. It is filled with
very interesting matter for all lovers of
music. 1t contains the portrait and a
biographical sketch of the celebrated
organist, Clarence Eddy; timely arti-
Gle on Selecting music teachers" by
w. F. Werschkul; "Random Shots
by T. Martin Towne; ''Some European
Cities very interesting article by
Miss Amy Fay, who is now abroad and
other interesting articles and CORES
pondence, together with many pointed
Editorial paragraphs. There are also
eleven pages Of excellent vocal and in
strumental music, including Friends
of long ago. new Duet and Quartet
of rare beauty. by the popular compos-
er Mr.. S. w. Straub.
To those at all interested in music,
we commend the SONG FRIEND, as
being large and most excellent Music
Journal, furnished at a very low price,
only $1.00 year; new subscribers re-
ceive Three Months Ertra. Sample
copy 10 cts. Address S. w. STRAUB,
Publisher, 236 State ST., Chicago, III.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-09-16
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

New Ulm. Mimi, Sept. 1st, 1885.
The co-partnership heretofore exist
ing between the undersigned, under the
firm name of B. & E. c.. Behnke. has
this day been dissolved by mutual con-
sent, Esther G. Behnke retiring.
Bertha Behnke and Henry Behnke,
Jr., will continue the business, under
the firm name of B. Behnke & Co., and
who assume all obligations and who
are alone authorized to collect all out
standing accounts and. credits due the
late firm. B. BEHNKE.
Sept 30] ETC. BEHNKE.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-09-16
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mrs. Jennette Weyhe was visiting
with Mrs. L. A. Malmo in ST. Pete
last week.
Mrs. R. Pfeferle spent the latter par
Of last week visiting with her sister,
Mrs. Musser, at Tracy.
Mr.. Ath. Henle and wife of Spring.
field visited with relatives and friends
in New Ulm Sunday and Monday.
-Sena tor Peterson and Jacob Her
scheler took in the State Fair last week.
They also visited Aberdeen, u. T., dur
their absence.
The Misses Emma Pfmnder and
Emma Rehfeld and Mr.. Ed. Huebner
are New Ulm's representatives in the
Mankato Normal school at present
Mrs. Aug. Smith and daughter
Minnie, who have been visiting in this
city the past six weeks, took their de-
parture for Minneapolis last Wednes-
day.
Rev. Father Sandmeyer, of St. Pc
ter, has accepted call from Bishop
Ireland to take charge of a church
in Minneapolis. Rev. S. was for
some time pastor of the Sleepy Eye
congregation.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-09-16

George Reed, of West Earl township,
Lancaster county, Pa, testities to the
cure of 'poor widow named Nancy
Sharp, living in his neighborhood. She
was great sufferer from rheumatism,
unable to work and in destitute circum-
stances. Mr.. Reed hearing of the case,
procured a bottle of Mishler's Herb
Bitters, and the woman was speedily
restored. She is now able 10 work. and
is entirely we'll,
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-09-16
KARL THE PEDDLER.

Chas. A. Gardner is always favorite
with the theatre going public, and the
announcement that he will appear at
Union Hall on Saturday evening, Sep
TENDER 26 next, in his new play of
ssKarl the Peddler'' will no doubt be
pleasing to all. As it is universally
conceded that there is no better way to
improve impaired digestion than by
indulging in hearty laughter, all dys.
peptics should go to Union Hall and see
that funniest of German comedians,
Chas. A. Gardner, in his new play
..Karl the Peddler.''
Maud S. made an unsuccessful trial
to lower her record at Providence, but
made the fastest half mile on record
1:O34.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-09-16

The papers still insist that j. j..
Meighen of this county has received an
appointment as mail agent. Mr..
Melghen says he knows nothing about
it, and is not sure whether he would
accept such position if rendered.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-09-16

We learn from the Renville Union
that some miscreant set fire to several
settings of wheat stacks belonging to
Ed. O'Harra of Renville county, and in
consequence Ed. is out of pocket to the
extent of several hundred dollars, hav-
ing had no insurance on the grain
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-09-16

Last Sunday it was announced that
the railroads would make rate of one
cent mile each way for the remainder
of the State Fair days, and in conse.
quence quite number from this city
went down on the Sunday evening
train. The fair was wound up yester-
daV.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-09-16

We understand that A. j. Dommeier,
Of the town of Sigel, is an applicant for
postal route agency. Andrew is q like
~ young man and should the powers
that be condescend to smile on him, the
postal department. will secure q good
servant. AS no Republicans need ap-
ply, we want to see good, healthy young
Democrats get there.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-09-16

Mrs. Henry Meyer, living at
CORTLAND, died very suddenly on Tues.
day afternoon of last week. She was
taken with hemorrhage of the lungs
and died in few minutes.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-09-16

During the recent visit to this city of
the Mother Superior, from Fort Wayne,
Ind, it was decided to build an addi-
ton to the St. Alexander's Hospital
fully as large as the present structure.
From this it is safe to assume that the
hospital is permanent institution in
our city.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-09-16

We are sorry to learn of the sudden
death of Prof. NJ F. Propping, which
occurred at St. Paul on Monday of last
week. Prof. Propping was for several
years teacher in our public schools.
The New Ulm friends of the bereaved
family extend heartfelt sympathy.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-09-16

The New Ulm City Band has been
engaged for the fair. The band will
be in attendance Saturday and Sunday
evenings and Sunday afternoon.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-09-16

The poorly stacked grain has been
damaged considerably by the late heavy
rains. We noticed several farmers last
Saturday engaged in taking down their
stacks and spreading out the grain to
dry. 1t always pays to stack grain
we'll, even If early threshing is contem-
plated.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-09-16

The brakemen of the Winona & St.
Peter division have formed lodge of
the Brotherhood of Brakemen, with
headquarters at Waseca.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-09-16

Express agent Heidemann has secur-
ed an American Express Co. delivery
wagon, and express packages are now
delivered by Henry Behnke, Jr., brother
im.law of Mr.. Heidemann.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-09-16

The firm of B. & E. C. Behnke has
been dissolved by mutual consent, Es-
ther c. Behnke retiring. The business
will be continued by Bertha Behnke
and Henry Behnke, Jr., under the firm
name of b. BEHNKE & Co. See disso-
luton notice in another column.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-09-16

Schulein & Meinstein, clothiers and
dealers in gents furnishing goods, have
recently opened a stock of goods in
this city. See the advertisement of the
':Star Clothing Store" in another col.
umn.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-09-16

A blind organ grinder raked in a
few nickles in this city last Thursday.
He was the first street musician that
has given us call this year.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-09-16

This is fair week in Rochester. As
this is the next largest agricultural ex-
hibition to the State Fair, quite a mum.
Der of our people have gone down to
take it in.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-09-16

Mrs. Andrew Oslund, of CRANKY, Nj
collet county, is indeed unfortunate.
Besides having her cattle sold by her
rejected husband. the St. Peter Herald
SAYS she has lost 400 bushels of wheat
by the stacks catching fire from a
steam thresher.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-09-16

The annual fair of the Brown County
Agricultural Society will be held mex,
Saturday and Sunday. AS these annual
exhibitions are held for the benefit Of
the farmers, and of course offer the
best opportunities for the farmers tc
meet and compare notes, it is hoped
that farmers from all portions of the
county will bring in their produce, etc.
Every farmer has raised something that
is worth showing. The premiums are
liberal enough, and the agricultural so.
ciety deserves encouragement. Our
merchants will consult their own in
terests by making creditable exhibits OF
their wares.
We understand that the plan for the
proposed Hermann monument in this
city, which had been prepared by Mr..
Julius Berndt, was submitted for ap.
proyal to the Grand Lodge of the o. D.
II. S., recently in session in Philadel-
phia. The plan was approved and a
committee appointed consisting OF
Messrs. Haupt, Theobald and Orle.
mann, of st. Paul, to report further on
the subject. A New Ulm Post cores
pondent says that enough money has
already been appropriated SO that
everything can be in readiness for the
laying of the corner stone at the meet
ing in this city next summer of the
Milaesota Grand Lodge.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-09-16

Prof. B. June is taking observations
for the State weather bureau. He will
also make report to the U. S. signal
service. He received his appointment
and instruments on Tuesday of last
week and entered upon his duties on
Friday.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-09-16

rants! P0'sts!-I desire to inform
the pants-wearing public that l have
received and am now offering for sale
a very large assortment of pants.
frices.styles and sizes to suit all pocke
books, tastes and shapes.
THEo CRoSA
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-09-16

Bernhard Marschner, proprietor OF
the Cottonwood wooden mills, informs
us that the Cottonwood river has risen
something over a foot since the recent
rains