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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-02-22

yawning in the parlor.
"Dear mel" cried Selma, as the
little group came in. ssWhere have
you been all day, Aileen?''
sin the old stone-barn chamber,
learning to spin,' said Aileen, laugh
ing and coloring.
Juanita looked sharply at her.
What change had subtly crept over
her voice and manner? Then she
looked al Captain Adrian's bright
face.
''Take good care of her, said the
young officer, tenderly removing the
heavy shawl from Aileen's shoulders.
"She has promised to be my wife be-
fore great many weeks.
1t was not until Dulany had gone
that the full cannonade of questions
burst on Aileen's devoted head.
"Girls, girls, don't all speak at
once,' said grandma. ''It's just ex-
actly as I've told you. The right
one will be sure to come along if you
sit in the chimney-corner and wait.
And that was just what Aileen was
doing this evening"
And that night, when the frost
white stars of midnight climbed the
sky, Aileen whispered:
"Good-bye, sweet New Years
Day-the happiest 1 have ever
known Exchange.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-02-22
A ROMANCE OF ANCIENT
TIMES.

One would hardly think of looking
into Plutarch for tender romance.
In his account Of the campaign of
Vespasian in Gau occurs the follow
ing:
Epponia, lady of rare beauty
and accomplishments, and of noble
birth, being informed that her hus-
band, Sabius, a Roman, who had
bitterly opposed the Emperor, had
been beaten by the troops of Vespas-
ian, and that he was lying concealed
in deep cave between Champagne
and Franche Comte, sought him out
and made herself a voluntary prison.
er with him. And there in that cave
they lived for many years. A price
was upon Sabius' head, and his dis
covery would have been instant
death. In that deep cave children
were born to the devoted twain, and
there devoted wife performed all
the offices of menial, never tirIng
of caring for and protecting her be-
loved husband. At length, however,
the retreat of the fugitives was dis
covered, and both Sabius and his
wife were taken and conveyed before
the Emperor Vespasian, who listened
to the story of Epponia with aston
ishment.
''How had you, weak woman,
the courage and fortitude necessary
to such sacrifce?" he asked.
"Sir," answered the noble matron
and wife, standing erect and looking
into the Emperor's face, 81 have liv-
ed underground and in the darkness
much happier than you have on the
summit of power, and in the broad
light of the sun. And though you
should order us now to the block of
the executioner, you cannot rob us
of those years of repose.''
Sabius looked to see the Emperor's
face grow dark, and TO heal the
words of doom from his lips, but in
stead, the noble wife was freely par
doned, and then, turning TO her hus-
band, Vaspasian added that he would
rather seek 10 render the evening of
his life comfortable, than to add an
other pain. He would do that for
his wife's sake, if for no other.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-02-22
just the Same.

The girls are planning to get beau;
They dress for party, ball and show;
And the old folks tell us it wasn't so
When they were young and used to go.
But the difference is really not more nor less
Than little change in the style of dress;
And human nature itself, you see,
Is Just the same as it used to be-
After the verse and prayer were said,
The old folks sent the boys to bed;
And they lie as still as though they were dead,
Till daddy goes off to his dreams instead.
Then down the back stairs so sly and slow,
The boys on tlptoe noiselessly go;
And the old man laughs in the morning to see
It's just the same as it used to be.
The good old maids are waiting yet;
Over love-atfairs they froth and fret;
OF girls they never saw such a set;
Eyey one is silly coquette.
But if backward something like forty years
They would carry their meddlesome eyes and ears
In firts and freaks of their own they'd see
It's just the same as it used to be.
Of course, for the aged its right to hold
The years they were happy the best that rolled;
But the truth is plain and ought to be told
That the world grows better in growing old:
And only love, in its show and flame,
Is ever changing, and yet the same
Freaks of fashion and change you see,
But it's just the same as it used to be.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-02-22
ExcIrEnIENrIN TEXAS

Great excitement has been caused in the vicinity
OF Paris, Tex, by the remarkable recovery of Mr..
j. t. Corley, who was so helpless he could not turn
in bed, or raise his head; everybody said he was
dying OF Consumption. A trial bottle of DIR. Kings
New Discovery was sent him. Finding relief he
bought a large bottle and box of Dr. Kings New
Life Pills; by the time he had taken two boxes OF
Pills and two bottles of the Discovery he was well
and had gained in flesh thirty-s pounds
Trial Bottles of this Great Discovery for Consump-
ton free at H. c. Pierees.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-02-22
VERY REMARKABLE RECOVERY.

Mr.. Geo. V. Willing, of Manchester, Mich,
writes: "My wife has been almost helpless for five
years, so helpless that she could not turn in
bed alone. She used two Bottles Electric Bittcrs,
and is so much improved, that she is able to do her
own work.
Electric Bitters viii do all that is claimed for
them. Hundreds of testimononials attest their
great curative powers. Only 50 cts bottle at H. c.
Pisrce's.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-02-22
FLORIDA LETTER.
Sanford. Fla, Feb. Ist.

Sanford, Fla, Feb. Ist.
Dear MONITOR Notwithstanding
the hard freeze which has ruined
South Florida's orange crop, she has
received benefit thereby. My
northern friends may wonder how
this can be, looking upon the crop
as the s'frults of hard labor" and
the only rebate for labor spent, and,
entertaining an idea that the trees
(Which some Southern correspon-
dents claim have been killed. are
tender shrubs. This idea should be
done away with, for the orange tree
is a hardy specimen of culture, and
can stand great deal of cold. The
present hearing groves of South
Florida which are fifteen years at the
oldest, had not been tested as re-
CARDS the amount of cold weather
that they could stand, and now that
freeze has been, and left the trees
unhurt, growers are better able to
Judge in what climate the orange
may best flourish, and whethr the
frequent and profuse use of chemical
fertilizers helps the tree and its fruit,
in case of cold snap like the one
we have just experienced. In my
travels through a section of 25 miles
of the most successful orange grow
ing region in the state, | have found
growers cultivating with muck, and
from muck gradually up to the high
est and most powerful grade of fer
tilizers, and, too, / have gathered
various opinions as regards the
different uses and kinds of fertiIiz-
ing material. Most invariably find
that the simple agent found in muck
with some few ingredients added)
is better than any chemical cOmblna
ton used. Rich fertilizing material
forces the tree in its growth and
causes it to bear early, but it also
drives the sap into the tree SO that
in case of a freeze the trees are liza
BILE to be injured, and the oranges
killed. This freeze has, therefore.
aided men to decide what means to
use for stimulating their groves.
This section is all right, as | have
stated. save the loss of its fruit, and
men are about to plant groves us if
nothing had happened. South Flor
ida is destined to become the fruit
raising portion of America. Fruits
which are early for northern produc-
ers, always commanding high prices,
can be raised here and very success
fully, too. Strawberries at this
season of the year are ripe and in
New York city bring 81 and So per
quart. Pineapples and tropical
fruits Of all kinds flnd ready sale,
and bring good profit to the pro-
ducer. One thing before | close
which | wish to speak of, and that
is, find many northern men coming
here expecting to purchase land fol
, from 50 to S. per acre. Now such
land can be purchased, but the bet
ter way to do is to buy land al
fair price, near facilities fol
transportation, set your trees anG
rear your groves yourself. 1t re
quires constant study and hard worl
but Vermont grit has succeeded
here, and what one man can do un.
der ordinary circumstances, another
ought to accomplish. In another
letter which / shall send, | will Civ,
you some facts pertaining to tn
planting and cultivation of orang
trees. with figures shaving wha
some men have accomplished.
Sincerely, CARL.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-02-22
Unanimous Tastes.

"We all like Sheep" the tenors shrill
Begin, and then the church is still;
While back and forth across the aisle
Is seen to pass the Catching" smile.
"We all like sheep" the altos moan,
In low and rich and mellow tone;
While broader grows the merry grin,
And nose gets further off from chin.
"We all like Sheep" sopranos sing,
Till all the echoes wake and ring.
The young folks litter, and the rest
Suppress the laugh in bursting chest.
"We all like Sheep" the bassos growl.
The litter grows into howl,3
And e'en the deacon's face is graced
With wonder at the singers taste.
''We all like Sheep" runs the refrain,
And then, to make the meaning plain,
The singers all together say
"We all, like sheep, have gone astray."
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-02-22

When the clergyman remarked
there would be nave in the church
the society was building, an old lady
whispered that she knew the party
to whom he referred.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-02-22
WHAT Is THE USE

Of buying worthless medicines, and spending mon-
ey on quack doctors whose only idea is to gull the
public Is it not better TO buy reliable medicine
like Sulphur Btters! think so, as they cured me
of Catarrh after suffering three years.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-02-22

DIR. Bulls Baby Syrup is the remedy for the baby
1t is free from laudanum. Price only % cents.
For hogs Days Horse Powder is necessity; it
cures swelled necks and ulcers in the lungs.
The sympathy between the stomach and brain is
shown in the headache resulting from indigestion,
Dr.. Bulls Baltimore Pills cures such headache.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-02-22

Spa" said Bobby, who had been
allowed to sit up little while after
supper with the distinct understand
ing that he was to ask no foolish
questions. PA, can God do every
thing?"
EYES,"
s'Can he make a two-foot rule with
only one end to it"
zone more question like that, said
the old man, "and you will be packed
off to bed"
Bobby nodded sleepily for ten nlin-
utes and then asked: "Pa, can a
camel go seven days without water?'
Eyes"
"Well, how many days could he
90 if he had water?'
The next thing Bobby knew he
was in bed.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-02-22
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

GHARLES GRAVES, Agent for Connecticut
OGeneral Life Insurance Co., Barton, VT.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-02-22

"for economy aud comfort, every spring, we use
Hoods sarsaparilia," writes intelligent Buffalo,
n. Y, lady. 100 doses One Dollar
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-11-20
A Little Shooting

A French military student home
Christmas holidays wished to do q
little shooting. Accordingly he pos
sessed himself of bis fathers gun dog
and permisse chasse. He was accost
eb by local Dogberry who demand
ed to see bis license, He at once
produced that Of his father. sBut,
said the official, ''soventy-two years
old You are wonderful well psrser-
ved.n 20! that's common in our
family" 'eThen I see certain pecul-
iarities indicated--weara wooden
leg.' The student burst into laugh.
@You don't suppose he cried Il
should put on my wooden leg when
went shooting?n 90" to be sure
not" returned the other, it would
doubtless impede your movements.
Good day. sir and good speed"
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-11-20

Detroit Tlfee Press.

A colored man walked up and
down the postofiiss corridor Wednes-
day, in manner which soon attract
ed attention and gentleman who
knew him inquiries if anything was
wrong.
mo, not, zactly wrong
II didn't know bnt you had reoeiv
cd . letter with bad news in it.n
ssNo, sab do trouble am doan
receive any lettsrs- tall. I'ze been in
Detroit ober two Vars, an Txe called
hsah about thousand times an, dey
allus tell me da letter hasn't come in
yet"
"Are you expecting letters"
II should rather remark datI was.
I orter have twenty-fous from st.
Louis, thirtaen from Chicago six
from Niles, Two from Boston, an,
seven from Toledo
'sHave you inquired Ga the window
this morning.
"I'ze jish gwine to now but [ know
jist how ID will work lllask ID dar
am any letters for Thomas Moon
stone, an do lady viii whirl dc ma
sheen aroun, graba Ian full Of letters
run EN- ober an, shaAe her head.'
Perhaps not Ill go with yon.o
The two walked to the delivery
window the colored man gave his
name, and things happened just as
he said they woald. Thsre was no
letters for him.
didn't I say SO Didn't I tell you
Iwouldn't get muffin ~ no exclaimed
as he danced around and gestured
like an orator Am this postofilce
| far the the benefit of de hull publick
or am it run in de interest Of fovor-
ed few I've dun akin fur mail sab.
doan want to b or from nobody /! /
won't write to nobody II any letters
come fur me won't take EN-! Dis
am las straw an de camel's bnck
am dun broke Y
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-11-20
Secretary Manning's Rubber
Stamp.

WASHINGTON, New. Now that
Secretary Manning has decided to
sign his name with rubber stamp,
the first comptroller will have to
overhaul his regulations. As every
man who has been SO unfortunate as
to have the handling Of government
money knows, the comptroller will
not accept a voucher receipted with
a rubber stamp, or anything else
than duly authenticated autograph,
and if the question had been submit
ted to him instead Of the attorney
general for an opinion he would
doubtless have decided that such a
method as has been adopted is ille-
gal.
Not long ago lot of pay rolls
came into the comptroller's office,
upon which appeared the name of a
laborer. On some of the rolls he
had signed it, while or others he had
made his mark. Suspecting that
this discrepancies must conceal
great fraud, the whole of the officers
accounts were suspended and he was
notified of the discovery. In reply
he wrote the comptroller very fun
ny letter, in which he called atten-
ton to the fact that the vouchers
we're uniformly signed with cross
up to certain date, but there after
with the mans autograph. "The So
luton of this solemn mystery" he
added, 'is that the man has been GO
ing to night school, has learned TO
write.'
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-11-20

The October report Of the United
States department of agriculture is
at hand. The condition Of the corn
crop has improved since the last re-
port, owing to warm weather in Sep
TENDER. The whole crop, however,
will be 800, 900, 900 bushels less than
that of last year, it is estimated. In
the states beyond the Mississippi
the returns will be lowest.
In wheat there will be an increase
of 100, 900, 900 bushels over last year.
The average production is l2a BUSH
els to the acre. New York yields II
bushels to the acre, the highest
average of any state; next comes
Michigan, 1853. The lowest produc-
ton per acre comes from the states
of the northwest which are supposed
to be in The distinctively wheat grow
ing section. This ought to encour-
age the small farmers in the Older
states.
The crops of oats, rye, barley and
tobacco eIs good.
Potatoes are rotting furiously, and
more insect pests than usual have
invaded them this season. This is
probably because the birds have
mostly been killed or to adorn ladies'
hats.
The cotton crop will be consider
ably larger than last year.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-11-20

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it contains every Improvements that inventive
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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-11-20
COAL AND WOOD OFFICE
ANC
Flour and Feed Store
No GO Onar,l 81. Htaley,a Block
No. sc Qusril st., staley's Block.

VyHE undersigned respectfully informs the
Il citizens of Martinsburg and Berkeley
county that he has opened Coal and Wood
Office and Flour and Feed Store at SO Queen
Street, where all orders in my line will re-
ceive prompt attention. have put In pair
Of Fairbanks new scales and all coal sold by
me will be weighed and full weight guar
anteed. Piedmont and Cumberland run of
mine, Fine and Lump Coal; also best quail.
ty Nut and Egg anthracite coal always on
hand.
Farmers having Corn, Oats and Hay to sell
are solicited TO see me before selling. Thank
ing the public for the liberal patronage ex-
tended me, and soliciting your further fsvors,
am respectfully yours,
jy24-ly. J.W. ROPRRPS.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-11-20

Politeness to interiors il y debt
due TO ourselves.
Persecution Is often the wind that
scatters the good seed OF the king
dom.
The way to do good is to bs.good.
There must be light then it will
shine.
Mock humility wears gausn robe,
covering but not conoealing It's de-
formity.
If YOU would not have asiiction
visit you twice, listen at once to
what it teaches.
Human things must be known to
be loved; divine things must be low
ed to be known.
Certain trifiing flaws sfs 10 dis
gracefully on character Oh elegance
as rugged buttoo on a court dress.
To wish to do without our fellows
and to be under obligations to no
one, is sure sign of a soul void Of
sensibility.
1t is good discretion mot to make
much Of any man at the fnst, because
one cannot hold out that proper
ton.
One reason why we all grow wise
so slowly is because we nurse our
mistakes too fondly.
The hardest trial to your heart is
to attempt to bear rivals failure
without weak triumph,
A strong man Is one whose pas
sions stimulate his reason and whose
reason controls his passions.
There is no strength in exaggera
ton; even the truth is weakened by
being expressed too strongly.
Life has no wretchcdncss equal te
an ill-assorted marriage--it is th,
sepulchre Of the heart, haunted BY
ghosts of past affections and hop,
gone forever.
| 1t may be that luck goes up ant
down the world calling on men and
women, but the name has been spell
ed Pluck on all her cards that hav,
come under our eye.
When gratitude has become a mat
ter of reasoning there are many way
of escaping from it's bonds.
Many a sweetly formed mouth hal
been disfgured and made hideoul
by the fiery tongue within it,
a clear conscience can rest easy
on bed of granite, while an evil on'
would be uneasy on bed Of swans
down.
AS the western clouds are tinget
with gold even after the sun is los
to view, so does the memory Of ;
kind act bring smile to the fac
when it's author is forgotten.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-11-20
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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-11-20

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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-11-20

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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-11-20

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Richmond planet., 1886-06-12
THE RICHMOND PLANETS

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Richmond planet., 1886-06-12

GLADsToNR's Home Rule Bill fol-
ireland was defeated last Monday
in the attempt to secure the second
reading by majority OF 30, and
Ireland is thereby denied a privil-
ege for which she Sc long contended.
All England is excited and the ques
ton that was debated seems to
have attracted the attention of the
world. Gladstone's manful champ
ioning of his measure is almost
phenomenal. His matchless ability
has been thrown in the breach bu t
he has been forced to almo st sue
cumb in the face of superior num-
bers. Whether he will be able to
sna tch victory from defeat and by
an appeal to the people, accomplish
his design remains to be seen.
Richmond planet., 1886-06-12

The American Baptist of Louis
Vile, KY. in commenting en- our
editorial on the Episcopal color
line says:
Prejudice, like Poe's Raven" has
found resting place OH the walls of
our republic and quotes ''nevermore
to leave: We meet ii In the courts Of jus
tice ~, In the street, at places OF amuse'
ment and in assemblies for the promo
of the cause of Christ. The religion
that says, Love God but hate your
brother-in-black, has bindered more
than anything else the spread OF the
Gospel. Ministers whose lives are sc
warped by prejudice, whose eyes are 81
blinded by color-phobia as TO not under
stand the meaning Of ''God hath made
of one blood all nations of men," will
at the last, fare as did the church o
/ Laodiceans.