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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-08-09
GENERAL NEWS ITEMS.

Over 500 families are starving in north
ern Newfoundland, while in Labrador
100 families are in the worst of destitu-
ton. One hundred and twenty persons
have died so far. The thermometer the
first of July stood at zero. From Cape
Bauld, N. F., to Cape Mugford, on the
Labrador coast, there is one solid barrier
of ice, and no fishing has been possible.
At Mt. Washington on Monday the I'd,
a northwest wind set in at nightfall and
blew at the rate of 60 miles an hour. 1t
began to snow at 80 a. M, and the
fall continued for some time, the ground
being covered to the depth of an inch and
a half. At 80 the wind had reached a
velocity of 80 miles per hour. Windows
were thickly frosted Tuesday morning.
The mercury stood at So degrees in the
valley.
A Massachusetts newspaper tells the
old story of Isaiah Thomas, who used to
make almanacs. When he was prepar-
inc the one for 1880 one of his boys asked
him what he should put opposite the
ss13th of July" Mr.. Thomas being en-
gagged, replied, "anything. anything"
The boy, thus ordered, returned to the
Office and set, Rain, hail, and snow"
The country was all amazed when the
day arrived, for it actually rained, hailed
and showed violently.
The officers of the Sub-Treasury report
that an unusual number of excellent coun-
terteits OF the standard silver dollar are
in circulation. One dangerous counter
felt is made by splitting a genuine dollar
in half, removing some of the true metal,
and filling the space with base metal,
welding the two parts together again land
remilling the rim. 1t is not thought, how
ever, that the number of counterfeits is
out of usual proportion to the increased
active circulation of the silver dollar
The Southeastern, Boston & Portland
express train of four passenger coaches
had narrow escape from serious acct
dent, Saturday morning near Montreal, P.
| " hS i<iShihS Sdhoi VI "oS PoA
open and the Westinghouse brake gave
out. The engine was precipitated into the
water and the first car, containing a few
passengers, went on until the front
wheels rested on the back of the tender.
| The rest remained on the track and the
passengers, though much frightened were
unhurt.
Belfast was the scene of renewed
trouble Friday, when two parties Of
workingmen engaged in serious conflict
The police in attempting to disperse the
rioters were turned upon by both parties
and received a heavy volley of stones anC
other missiles, to which they RESPONDED
by firing into the crowd. Several round:
were necessary to disperse the mob
which was accomplished after many o
them had been injured. Some of Thu
rioters are wounded very seriously. Mag
istrates Keogh and Millar were severel.
wounded with stones while engaged il
reading the riot act to the mob.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-08-09

About year ago common fodder plant, taste
less as wood, was accidentally found to have most
remarkable sustaining power after hard labor, eth
err mental or physical, acting on the nerves like a
food. Two hundred and seventy girls who were
engaged at piece-work in a large establishment in
New York, conceived the idea of buying large
amount of the manufacturer at the wholesale price
and take it constantly. At the end of six months
they found its support had made it possible to do
almost double the amount of work by giving in
creased strength and preventing overwork from
compelling them to lose time by resulting illness.
If ali classes of people shrewd as these
girls whose necessities drove them to the expert
ment it would improve things very much The
nlant in question accidently discovered by
lieut. Moxie. 1t seems to be wholly nerve food,
and has created great deal of interest lately. 1t
sfops nervousness and nervous exhaustion at once
The druggists sell it, and it is known as Moxie
Nerve Food. 1t is said to be so cheap, most any
one can afford To take it the iyear round.ten cents
worth day is about its cost.
In New York and Chicago the young men tipple
All the evening, and then knock their booty out
with d mug of the MoXle Nerve Food, which is
now getting to be known as the great dissipation
renairer 1t takes nervous exhaustion out o.
women in a week, breaks up recent drunk in al
bour: and now husbands can have good time un
iii - M drink mug of Moxie at IL u.s. arrive
home perfectly sober at 3d. and make the wife
believe they have been at work in the counting
room ike good boy. Ii it will make editor'i
pocket feel better, we want barrel.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-08-09

company was party. except in an in
stance about 10 years ago, of contest
between two companies in Missouri or
somewhere, | have forgotten where, con-
corning their respective rights, and | did
not argue that case until had conferred
with the judge who had tried the case
below, to ascertain whether any interest
of the United States was involved, so
that L should be sure, as a matter of
delicacy, not to be on my side of any case
against the interests of the United
States. That case was determined, and
my services were paid for years and years
ago.
The only other and the last instance of
my having in any way been concerned as
counsel, directly or indirectly, for any Of
these corporations was several years ago
in controversy in New York between
two sets of stockholders of the Northern
Pacific.
These instances are the absolute sum
total of any connection of mine as coun-
sci with any railroad corporation what
ever, saying that was for many years
counsel for the Central Vermont, as
everybody knows, and / am now counsel
for railroad corporation of Scotland in
its efforts to compel railroad corpora
ton in Oregon to pay what it claims is
owing. l have always declined to be
counsel in any case adverse to the inter
ests of the United States, even those of
private citizens suing collectors Of Gus
toms for overpaid duties.
You will perceive, therefore, that OPP
position to Mr.. Beck's resolution cannot
proceed from any personal bias or inter-
est in the question. But | am opposed
to it, first, because believe it TO be alb
solutely unconstitutional, and, second,
because it is wholly unjust, unless we
are to say, that senator shall pursue no
nriVata caIlino whatever
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-08-09
Postmaster G eneral Villas is havi

Postmaster General Villas is having
great success in reducing the expens-
es of administration in his depart
ment. On the envelope, stamp,
postal-card and mailbag contracts
he saves about $780, 900; but a
considerable portion of this saving is
due to the careful administration of
Third Assistant Postmaster-G
Hazen, who has held over, and also
to the fact that prices have been
steadily declining. In the cost of
the department proper, the annual
appropriation of $853,O00 are not ex.
pended into $66, 900.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-08-09

France drives out from her borders
the lprlnces of the Orleans family.
They have not, probably, been wise
in their assumption of royal rights,
and have kept up the traditions of
the court in their elegant and ex-
pensive palaces. But it is a confess
sion of weakness for the republic to
drive them from her limits. They
may harm her outside more than in.
Any overt act of theirs would justify
the severest step to preserve the
peace of the country, but they have
not been guilty of this. They are
able men. The Comte De Paris be-
came greatly respected in this coun-
try as an aid upon Gen. Mcclellan
staff. His still unfinished s'Hlstory
of the Civil War;" is one of the best
so far as completed, that has beer
written. The Due d'Aumale-a mar
of great wealth-has already secured
for himself princely estate in En-
gland.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-08-09

There were probably more than 100
places in Fall River where liquor was
freely and openly sold last Sunday, in
defiance of the license law. If any was
sold in Providence it was done so Sc
cretly, and the traffic was so limited,
that Their was no outward evidence of
.-PrOUidence Star.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-08-09
Advices from Gaspe state the 90

Advices from Gaspe state the gov
eminent steamer La Canadlenne has
returned from her summer trip to
Labrador, and reports cod fishing
on that coast a failure, the weather
bad for fishing and bait scarce. I'm
less improvement occurs soon there
will be great distress among the in
habitnts. The food supply is made
quate and many families will have to
seek homes elsewhere. Salmon fish
ing is also failure. The Indians
did we'll hunting and are generally
better off than usual. No American
vessels are seen on the Labrador
coast.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-08-09
DEATH OF SAMUEL TIT,DEN

Samuel J. Tilden died peacefully
at Greystone, Wednesday morning,
August 4th, at 8.45 O'Clock. There
were present with him Drs. Chas. E.
Simonds and Samuel Swift and his
niece, Miss Gould. His death was
entirely unexpected, and was caused
by failure of the heart, following an
acute attack of diarrhea and nausea.
Mr.. Tilden passed away as quietly
as child falls to sleep. Death
came unexpectedly. No unusual
symptoms had been noticed the day
before by his faithful attendant, Miss
Gould, his niece. The sudden change
in the weather may have FASTENED
the end.
The news of Mr.. Tlden's death
spread through the city very rapidly.
The newspaper offices bulletined the
news early, and so the news soon
scattered broadcast. Expressions
of sorrow were heard on all sides and
from parties of all political faith at
the loss the country had sustained
Though it was known that Mr.. Til
den had been in bad health for some
time past. his death, not being look
| ed for and coming so suddenly, was
a shock to the community. Ga
hearing the news of Mr.. Tldpn's
death, Gov. Hill sent the following
dispatch to Col. Samuel j. Tilden, a
nephew of the deceased statesman;
Il learn with deep regret of the
death of your distinguished uncle,
Samuel j. Tilden. | tender to you
and the other relatives my sincere
sympathy in your great bereavement.
In his death the country loses one
Of her most eminent statesmen and
our own state one of it's most illus
trlous sons. Please inform me at
your earliest convenience of the date
fixed for the funeral.
(Signed) DAVID B. HILL.
The president has sent the follow
ing telegram to Col. Samuel j. Tilden
| Greystone, Yonkers, n. Y:
81 have this moment learned of
the sudden death of your illustrious
relative, Samuel j. Tilden, and
hasten to express my individual
sorrow in an event by which the
state OF New York has lost her most
distinguished son and the nation one
of its wisest and most patriotic
counsellors.
(Signed) GROVER CLEVELAND"
Mr.. Tllden was y years of age
and was a native of New York state,
where he had always resided. He
was a lawyer by profession, but his
life has been devoted chiefly to poll.
tics. He was fortunate in business
speculations, and amassed a large
fortune. An ardent democrat he
figured extensively in that politics
in New York city and in the state
for many years and was chosen gov
ernor in 1874. He ran for the presi
dency in 1876, and came within one
vote of winning the great office
His party was disappointed anC
claimed that he was cheated
out of the election by the Electora
/ Commission. His methods wer
, those of an adroit, able politician
} but he was very able man. He ha
long been the acknowledged leade
of his party and is looked upon as
sage and saint by many democrats
: His loss will be felt IN the country.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-08-09

The reason, it is said, why Col.
Hooker did not put in an appearance
at Montpelier, to keep himself be-
fore the convention and the people
as a candidate for congressional hon
ors, was the fact that his own town
chose Grout delegates. This was
too much for the gallant Col. and he
Welded gracefully to the inevitable.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-08-09

Some of our respected republican
journals are keeping up din against
Senator Edmunds. We are sorry
that they resort to the somewhat
questionable practice of quoting
democratic papers and those cratic
journals which do business only by
dong it different from the mass of
mankind. If there are really objec-
tions to Senator Edmunds that make
this ding dong necessary, they ought
to be stated. If he is not pure and
honorable in private life, let it be
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-08-09
ADJOURNMENT OF CONGRESS

Congress adjourned on the 9Th.
inst, after an eight months session.
The session will not be noted as one
of important work. Nearly all of
the prominent measures proposed
have failed, and a vast amount of
needed work is left undone. The
necessary and unnecessary apppro
priations have been made and the
wheels of government are so "greas-
ed' that they are expected to re-
volve for the year. Nothing was
done with the tariff; the silver ques-
ton was left as heretofore and coin
age is going on from month to
month, to the great danger of a silver
glut, while the relative value of a
silver dollar has decreased until it is
worth but ~ cents. There has been
no Mormon legislation. The appeal
of the people of Dakota for admis-
sion as a state has not been heard
no civil service legislation has oc-
Cured; nothing has been done tow
ard making the navy more efficient
or our coast defences more secure
The oleomargarine bill succeeded in
running the gauntlet and received
the approval of the president, though
his cabinet is said to have been OPP
posed to it. We are not disposed tt
think that no good has been accom-
plished and that congressman have
not sought to legislate in the welfare
of the country. Most of them ar
patriotic, but there is pulling ant
hauling over political matters, ant
great diversity of interests wbicl
tend to retard and prevent legisla
ton. This government is big es
adjustment and her congress has al
immense work TO perform.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-08-09

The press is unanimous in express
sions of congratulations to Gen.
Grout on his denomination, and in
prediction of further usefulness in
his congressional work.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-08-09
STATE OF VERMONT

In Probate Court, held at Barton Landing, in said
District on the 23d day of July A. ID. 1886; ,,.,,
w. W. Miles, Executor OF the Wif
Of tho estate of Celesta U. Whitney, late OF
Craftsbury in said District deceased presents his
administration account for examination ana
allowance, and makes application for decree
of distribution and partition of the estate OF SAID
deceased. o,,,l cal n
Whereupon it is ordered that said account ana salu
annlcation be referred to session thereof, TO De
bpibd ar fine Probate Office in Barton Landing, on
the 18th day of August A. D. 1885, for hearing anu
decision thereon and it is further ordered that an
persons interested be notified hereof, by puDhello
r. The same three weeks successfully in the Mohi-
tor a newspaper published at Barton, previous 70
said time appointed for hearing, that they may APP
near at said time and place and show cause, II any
they NAV have, why said account should not oe
Shaved and such decree made.
:, i Ry nv C. ii. JONES, Register.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-08-09

known; if he is a drunkard, thief,
a fraud-anything that is bad, let it
be clearly stated. We have heard
the cry of ''betrayal of party, ode
feat of Blaine,'' long enough. Let
US have something new. And, in the
meantime, let it be frankly, fairly
stated, whether there is any personal,
private interest that inspires opposi-
ton. Whether the object is TO get
up an opposition, that some other
man may be lifted up as a candidate.
Republicans have information
from reliable sources to the effect
that in some sections of the state the
saloon interest is being organized
to aid the democratic party in the
fall elections. In one congressional
district the democratic worker has
quietly announced that the liquor
selling interest was relied upon TO
make up for what losses their can
didate might sustain from other
causes. The matter is being worked
with the greatest secrecy, but those
whose attention has been called to it
are firmly convinced that active
efforts are being made to induce the
saloon interest to contribute to the
democratic campaign fund, and to
use it's influence to swell the demo-
cratic vote. Republicans will do
we'll to inquire into the matter in
their respective localities in order
that the scheme may be fully I'M
derstood. If as is alleged, the sa-
loon interest is taking All active part
in politics, many voters who have
not declared against the traffic will
conclude that the time has come to
take the offensive.-Boston Journal.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-08-09

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria,
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoris,
When she had Children she gave them Castoria,
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-08-09
NOT AN OFF YEAR.

There is no off year with men who
are faithful to their political princi-
pies. To say that it is not import
ant to keep up the party vote to the
maximum is an absurdity. What
would be thought of a farmer who
expected good crop by manuring
only every other year? The next
Legislature may pass laws which
would be so injurious to the interests
of the state that the damage would
be almost irreparable. Keep bad
and inefficient men out of the gen.
eral assembly and it will be easier
two years hence to keep good men
in. 1t is just as important that a
large republican vote should be cast
this year as it was in 1884, and as
it will be in 1888. The idea that a
republican can stay away from the
polls without injury to his party is a
deiusion. A small vote is an en-
couragement to our political oppo-
nents. Besides this, we owe it to
our candidates to give them rousing
and emphatic endorsement. There
will be no campaign speeches, nc
street parades, no indictments to g
full vote. If it is brought out it will
be due to the efforts of the active
and earnest men in every town ant
village who now cherish the fulles
faith in the old party and in it's mis-
sion. We are persuaded that thu
number of these active and earnes
men was never greater than it is to
day.-Essen County Herald.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-08-09

The Ottaquechee Wooden Company of
North Hartland is at work on a contract
OF $4,000 yards OF cloth, which they are
shipping To CINCINNATI,
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-08-09
Tiberation Notice.

This certifies that 1 have this day given my son
Too Isaac Switser hs time during the restof his mi
nor;ty and shall claim none OF his earnings or pay
o,, dehts of his contracting after this date.
any "e''' STEPHEN SWlTSER, JR.
w;tnesses-L. ]. CAMPBELL, q. n. HARTMAN;
Sutton, July 9th, "ioo
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-08-09

Here shall the Press the People rights maintain
UnatOed by nttuencs and unbribed by gain;
Hsrepatriot Truth her glorious precepts draw,
Pledged to Religion Liberty and ZG1."
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-08-09
REPUBLICAN STATE NOMINATIONS.

CHARLES w. PORTER, of Montpelier.
FOR AUDITOR OF ACCOUNTS,
f. HENRY POWELL, of RichfOrd.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-10-29
I7S. NORTH GAY STREET. I7S.
Samuel s. E1y's
BOOTS ! BOOTS! BOOTS!

Closing out our Winter Stock at greatly re-
duced prices Now is the time to buy.
LADIES' BOOTS AND SHOES at all prices.
Heavy Boots reduced to $500; Mems Fine Calf
Boots reduced to $3.50; my own make of Gents
Shoes and Caters reduced to $3.50. Every pair
Warranted A new pair given for every pair that
does not turn out as represented at
SAM VIL 8. HI rs,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-10-29
Seeing the Point.

There are some people who can never see
the point of a story until it is explained to
them. A jolly Dutchman who used to tell
story of family of boys, a family of girls
and mountain, sometimes experienced this
difficulty.
'Eou see" lie would say, "dere vas big
mountain, vid deep, nice valley on dis side
of it, and anodder one on de odder side of it.
Now in one OF desc valleys dere is man and
his wife lives, and dey have nine poysl And
in de odder valley dere is anodder man and
his wife lives, and dey have nine girls
Now ven desc poys vos growed up, efery
Won of dem comes over dat mountain, Won at
a time, and takes Won of dose girls for his
wife, and moves away clear out of dose wal
leys. Bime-by de poys vos all come over de
mountain, and all married and moved away
all dose poys and girls vos gone.
"Now bime-by de wife of de man in dis
valley vos died, and de man, he lived alone.
And bimeby de man in de odder valley he
vos died, aud his wife she lived alone And
bme-by, vonce more again, de man in dis
valley he goes over de mountain and marries
do woman in de odder valley, and dey moves
away clear out of bot de valleys and de whole
country, yoost like the poys and girls"
well, what then?"
Noting den. Don't you see de point ?"
mo, confess don't"
Ivy, de mountain vos dere yetp
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-10-29

Our story teIlers are credited with good
faculty of exaggeraton. The exercise of
this gift has acquired the name of pulling
the long bow" perhaps because it has been
used so largely by sportsmen when recount
ing their exploits. From what is related of
the professional story tellers of India, it
seems that we are not alone in the enjoyment
of this distinction. An English writer tells
with what result he rallied one of these
upon his faculty in lying.
"Why, sahib," he answered with a grin,
eve are all more or less liars in my country,
and if one tells story, another Immediately
caps it, There were two young men of my
country who had a Boosting match, and one
said:
MY father is so rich and has so many
horses that his stable is of such extent as to
take horse eleven months to go from one
end stall to the other"
"Shabash, BROTHER" replied the second
boaster, that is very good. My father has a
bamboo so long that be can sweep the clouds
away with it when they obscure the sun in
harvest time"
eli hi !" exclaimed the first. That is very
wonderful, but pray, brother, where does your
father keep such long bamboo?'
"Why, you stupid! was the answer. In
your fathers stable, to be sure?"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-10-29
Would be Ready.

One of the most narrowing experiences of
any business or professional man is collecting
his bills. A German shoemaker who had an
order from a customer of doubtful financial
ability determined to take time by the fore
lock.
The day upon which the boots were to be
completed, the customer called and asked for
the boots, but not for the bill, but the articles
were not ready Again he called in the same
manner, but there was still delay. Finally,
he called the third time, thoroughly angry,
and demanded,-
"Them boots done"
"Here vas de bill"
"The bill But the bootss"
"Not guide"
when will they be done?"
ooh, Won off desc days"
"But | want 'em now !"
"Vell, now, shoost told you. Dem hoods
don'd vas guide ready, but der bill vas vat
you call mage oudt." He added
you pay dose bill, und dem hoods vas
ready more quig as five minutes"