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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1888-07-30
To Prevent Forging.

There is no driver of a horse but
that has felt the annoyance that re-
suits from forging, or the striking
of the forward shoes by the hind
ones in travelling, and yet this can
be prevented. The occasion of the
forging is the hind feet are thrown
forward and strike the forward or
front feet before they can get out
of the way, result of the action of
the horse, which must be corrected,
which is explained in Artistic Horse
,Shoeing, and which is accomplished
by using heavy toe-weight shoe on
the front feet to make the horse
reach further. After the front shoe
has been nailed on, take rule and
measure the distance from the cor
onet TO the bottom part of the toe,
observing the slant of the foot.
Measuring the hind foot in the same
way in most cases it will be found
to be from one quarter to one inch
the shortest, and the shorter the
foot the quicker 1t can be raised.
Now by placing the shoe upon the
hind foot so that the toe will project
enough to make the distance from
the coronet to the bottom of the toe
the same as in the forward foot, and
then let the shoe project well behind,
making it little heavy, the foot
will not be raised as high, it will not
be thrown as far forward, and SO
forging will be prevented. This is
very simple procedure, and one
that can be ordered by any farmer
who is troubled with forging in his
horses, and if found successful, will
save an unnecessary annoyance.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1888-07-30
CARROLL y. PAGE,
HYDE PARK, VT.

He will furnish you the money tO buy with ~ you
can give good guaranty that you wont use n ior
any other purpose. Write for price Nff ana iull
information, which viii be chcprnlly given,
The Shoe q Leather reporter ~ Now York tlp
and the Shoe a Leather Heutetg Chicago fhr lead
ing trade papers Of the A.. g., iu The Hide nnd
Leather line, have both sent their representative
20 invt stgate az % Mr Pages business and Hftrr
thorough examination aud comparison, Che heporfff
gives him tins endorsement "Wc believe that ln
extent of lightweight raw material collected hnd
carried, Mr. Page holds fhc lead "a amy competitor,
and that his present stock ls tht largest hcd hY amy
house ia this country" And the hfuifp HHln
"Aftcr most thorough Investigation Of Mr Pages
business, as compared with others in thH same inri
we have become fully satisfied that n DIE specially
hghtwei ght stock DC b. unquesfonahly che largest
dealer Ia this country, while in superiority OF Hnhl
ity he is confcssodly ut the head"
QUERY II Mr.. Pages business BE- thr largest in
it, line in the United States D. t not che beet possi
BILE indication Of DIE ability 20 pay highest prccsf
II he did not DO So, would De- naturally rot more
than any Of his competitors in The Same lincf
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1888-07-30
RichIy

pfahTVr Rewarded are those who read this
AeACAhAsJ and then act; they viii find honorable
employment that viii not take them from their
homes and families. The profits large and sure
for every industrious person, many have made and
are now making several hundred dollars month.
1t Is easy for any one to make s. and upwards per
day, who Is willing to work. Either sex, young or
old; capital not needed; start you. yerything
new No special ability required; you, reader, can
do as well as any one. Write for full particu-
lars, which we mail free. Adde'S SGins,H & Co.,
Portland, Maine.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1888-07-30

For the benefit of those whose attention has not
been attracted to the Mutual Life the following in
formation is published 1t is the oldest Company
in the United States. 1t is the largest Company in
the world, its assets amounting to more than one
hundred and fifteen millions. 1t is the most profit
able Company, having paid in dividends alone over
seventy millions. Its total payments to policy
holders since organization aggregate over two
hundred and forty millions of dollars,
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1888-07-30
Hosiery.
Underwear, Shoes and Slippers.

With some this is clearing up'' season with
"clearing out of odds and ends" We shall endeav-
or to give our Berry Customers GOOD ASSORT-
MENT and LOW PRICES. (Our Prices made
for Cash, and when we take berries other prod
uce we don't change them.) Whole leaf pan-fried
JAPAN TEA continues to go at 21c.
July Esd, we shall offer choice UNCOLORED
JAPAN TEA in a handsome basket that makes a
pretty shopping bag at the extremely low price of
4sc. You can make some friend present of either
the Tea or the Basket and have your moneys worth
left. CALL IN AND CALL OFTEN.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1888-07-30
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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1888-07-30
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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1888-07-30

NSOOe AA Z d. O4A2 IL A1EkAs
There Is something at once touching and beauti-
full in the contemplation of the universal confidence
reposed in SANFoRD's GINGER. And Justly so.
With what alacrity it responds to the cry of dis
tress. No cramp or pain or cold or chill has ever
made a demand upon it for relief or cure that has
not met with instant and grateful response.
1t is sure 10 check any disturbance of the bowels
instantly relieve cramps and pains, prevent indiCes
ton, destroy disease germs in drunk restore
the circulation when suspended by chill, fire.
quent cause Of cholera morbus, break up colds and
fevers, and ward OFF maarial, contagious, and cpl
demIc influences. Never travel without SANFoRp,s
GINGER.
Beware of worthless "gingers' Extensively urged
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1888-07-30
Four Hundred Tons of Gold

Watch this column for "Scraps from the Current
History of the Mutual Lie Insurance Company of
New York"
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1888-07-30
VOLUNTEER COLUMBUS Registered


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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1888-07-30
SANFORD'S GIN GER.
NOTICE.

All persons indebted to ID. l.. Dwinelps Estate
will do great favor by calling at once and settle
j. E. DWINELl., I 1,...
L. L. DWINELL, I -Ne0u'ois'
Glover, June Is, 1851 25u
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1888-07-30
ARMS (Standard.)

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will hands Big GATED and
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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1888-07-30
How Cows Should be Fed.

Most people fodder three times a
day, and some have even given five
fodderings during the twenty-four
hours. But it is beginning to be
found out that the bovine stomach,
as well as others, demands time in
which to properly digest food, and
that feeding twice day produces as
good, if not better, results, than
feeding oftener It is the nature
of the COW to fill her paunch, lie
and masticate it in little punches
called sscud." The food then is
prepared to enter the other three
and go through the process of di-
gestion. All this takes time, and
any interruption of the process is an
injury. Twice a morning and
evening-will be found often enough
to feed COWS that are confined. When
in pasture they will spend the early
part of the forenoon in filling them
selves. The middle of the day will
be spent in the shade, if they can
get one.
Change was scarce in town this
week, and after vainly trying to get
$50 dollar bill changed everywhere
else, the fellow brought it to us. But
the smallest bill we had was the Mills
bill, and he said that wouldn't pass.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1888-07-30
Policy No. % $751;
Policy No. % $751;
Age 4S. Life. June Is, 1860. Premium, SO 80
Semi-Annually.

Face Policy, $4,000 90
Additions at Various Dividend Periods
for six years, to 1886, SI,SZZ 9o
Cash Value of same, 1924 SO.
Additions for last Term of 20 years, 4,O5e 80
Cash Value of same, s., 491 73.
Total Value of Policy and Additions
when Paid at Death, in 1887, S10,3S2 co
Total Cost in Cash to Insured, $4,s49 90
This policy yielded 21O per cent of its original
amount
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1888-07-30
Scraps from the Current History of
the Mutual Life Insurance Go.
of New York.
:: WONDERS | FINANCE "a

POLICY No. %, 932 issued on the life of promi-
nent Brooklyn merchant, became a claim in Febru-
airy, 1887. The insured always paid has premium in
cash. and the result thoroughly demonstrates the
adVisability of leaving the dividends in the hands
of the Company.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1888-07-30
RASPBERRTES {!

As som rs they are sufficiently ripe we shall be
ready to take them at the highest market price.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-08-15

city authorities and citizens generally
gave the grange and all visiting mem
bers most cordial reception and
entertainment-surpassing anything of
the kind ever before enjoyed by the
grange in Alabama. Our state grange
never held more harmonious and sue
cessful session. Reports show nine
oranges organized and six reorganized
since our last meeting. Accessions to
existing oranges have ranged from
twenty-five to one hundred per cent.
Our state and subordinate organizations
were never more united, earnest and
determined to press forward in the good
work, and, l am glad to say, were
never in better trim for successful CO.
operation.
The actual increase in the state dur
ing the year is nearly 1900 members.
We are glad to say that the spirit of
grange revival is prevalent in nearly all
the Southern States.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-08-15
Grange Work.

First of all we must seek the highest
good of an order that has before it such
magnificent possibilities. Let each of
us address to ourselves the honest in
quiry, " What can do to advance the
interest of the order in such way as
to contribute to the upbuilding of agri-
culture and the agriculturist?" for
rest assured that any course of policy
that will accomplish this adds to the
prosperity and safety of the state.
What can we do or say that will aid the
cause of education? This is theme
that always attracts earnest attention
at our annual gatherings. 1t has been
said, and is now repeated, that educa-
ton is the browning glory of all our
work. And now what thought, word
or action can we contribute to cause
which underlies not only the existence
of the order, but all that is best in state
and nation? In our judgment and
conviction, nearly all rest upon the rock
of universal education of the millions.
For nearly forty years the mandate
that free schools must be maintained
has remained undisturbed in the organic
law of the commonwealth. And as we
pronounce or hear the word education
our thoughts turn to the school-house,
the textbook, the school-teacher, and
sometimes the mind wanders back to
the birch and ferule.-GouernOr Luce
of Michigan.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-08-15
Farmers and the Agricultural
College.

Agricultural colleges are of little
value without students; and the course
of some so-called colleges in the past
has been such as to repel rather than
attract farmers. A new departure in
this direction is noticeable in some
states, and direct efforts are being made
to gain the confidence of farmers and
induce them to send their sons to the
colleges. Recently the trustees of the
Indiana State Agricultural College have
authorized two free scholarships to be
given to each subordinate grange in the
state upon condition that the applicants
are members of the order and elected
by their grange and have never before
attended that College. One of the most
noticeable features of the Agricultural
College in this state in past years has
been the dearth of students in attend
ance. We are not aware that any eff
fort aside from Professor Cookies work
the past Year, has been made or
special inducements have been offered
to get farmers sous to take course of
study at this College. The institution
has seemed to be long distance from
the farmers of the state and the College
authorities have waited for them TO
bridge over this distance and come up
to the College with their support and
patronage. The College has not deemed
it wise or prudent to come part of the
way to the farmer, and the result has
been that the distance, with the ex-
ception referred to above, has been
growing greater all Of the time.
The establishment of the Experiment
Station in connection with the College,
first by the state and later by the pro-
visions of the Hatch bill, will direct the
attention of farmers to the College and
will doubtless materially assist in bring
ing about much better understanding
between the farmers and the College
than in the past. But there is much for
the College itself to do if it desires to
win the entire confidence of farmers. II
must show them that it is in earnest in
its protestations of a desire to benefit
the agricultural interests of the state
and to educate farmers sons. 1t might
be well for the trustees to consider the
Indiana College and come directly to
the farmers by adopting a similar
course. We are of the opinion thai
the grange can be very helpful in this
direction if the proper means are taken
to secure its cooperation. An effor
in this direction would do no harm,
and it might result in much good.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-08-15

The third death at the Soldiers Home,
that of Philo ID. Farwell of Dorset, as an
nounced in the WATCHMAN of last week,
has been quickly followed by the fourth
death, that of James Harton, late of Com
pany |, Third Regiment, Vermont Vol
unteers, aged ifty-two years. Mr.. Harton
was wounded severely at the battle of Cold
Harbor in July, 1864. After his service in
the army he lived in different western
states, until he saw by the newspapers that
Vermont had established Soldiers Home
when he returned to Vermont for the pur-
pose of becoming an inmate of the Home
On his arrival at Montpelier, in January,
1887, he learned that the Home was not
ready to receive any needy veteran, and went
to Montpelier's poor-house to stay until the
Soldiers Home was completed. About
this time he made his first application for
pension, which was granted him in Novem-
Der, 1887 at So a month. He did not remain
at the poor-farm long before Mr.. Irish, the
overseer of the poor, took him to his hotel
to do light work, such as he was able to
perform, and found him a faithful and
obligirg servant A few months ago he be-
came sick and entered the Home for care,
where he died last week. Before he died
he told the superintendent of the Home
there was no one to send for If he died. He
had no relatives. He was buried in God 8
acre " at the Home.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-08-15
The Soldiers Home.

Congress has appropriated S2j0,000 to aid
state soldiers homes by paying the state
500 for each inmate supported at home.
The committee that had this bill in charge
wrote to the governors of different states to
ascertain how many state homes there were
and the number of veterans supported at such
homes. To this inquiry the governor of Yer
mont answered the committee: Through
the generosity and liberality of individuals
the state has Home-a fine farm containing
over POO acres, formerly the residence of a re-
tired gentleman, which makes a pleasant
and beautiful place for our disabled and
needy veterans. The Home was not in con-
dition to receive applicants until May, 1887
when it was opened. Up to this time
March 10, 1889 there have been thirty
nine inmates. Two have died, one fur
Laughed and one discharged, so there are
now thirty-hve inmates, with a large num-
Der of applicants who can not be received,
only as vacancies occur, for want of room.
The trustees intend to so enlarge the ac-
commodations by erecting additional build
ings by early summer that they may accom-
modate from eighty to one hundred in all
IL is my opinion that by next summer we
shall be in great need of room and accom-
modatons to the full extent contemplated
by the trustees; and it seems to me that the
number must increase from year TO year for
from fifteen to twenty years to come, unless
the pension laws shall be so changed as to
include class not now covered by laws
having reference to pensions" The first
years existence of the Soldiers Home has
Silenced the worst opposition its friends had
to contend wth-the claim of state officials
and army officers that such home was not
needed, and that veterans could not be in
duced to go to IL if established. 1t affords q
comforting feeling to all the officers and
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-08-15
The Grange in Agriculture.

In speaking of the marvellous growth
and prosperity of Aroostook county, the
Maine Farmer pays the following we'll
deserved tribute to the grange in its
part of the work:
The grange has been a potent factor
in the agricultural districts here, and
its worth is recognized all over the
state. The high standard of co-opera-
ton secured by the farmers of Aroos-
took, by which they are able to pool
their products and market themselves,
has attracted the attention of members
everywhere. 1t was great pleasure
to sit in the grange at Maysville, note
the systematic method of doing bust
ness and the careful observance of
these little things that play such an i'm
portant part in determining the worth
of an order, enjoy the exercises of the
evening and make the acquaintance of
the brothers and sisters. The wool
combination has been in operation for
several years, and the results are salts
factory. The members of the order
bring their products to a central station,
where it is taken in charge by COM
mittee who sell at once or hold as they
deem best. Usually buyers are pres
ent and offer increased prices, because
such large quantities are brought in,
and there is no trouble or expense at
tending the purchase. The potato
combination has also done a good work
though late in getting into the field
last spring. SiXty-three carloads were
shipped from Pressure Isle, Fort Fair.
field and Carbon, and the farmers will
receive more than they would have but
for the combination, while others out
side secured measure of benefit
through the better offers made by buy
ers. The good work is to go on in the
future, and as men become acquainted
with the business better results will be
realized by the farmers. In these
ways we see what the grange may be
when farmers come together and com
bne as all other classes have.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-08-15

THE pressure of farm and other work,
as to the editor of this department, and
the unavoidable limitations of room, as
to the publishers, have combined to
curtail somewhat the space we ought
and intend to give to the Patrons. The
limitation has, however, occurred at a
season of the year when our grange
friends and the farmers at large have
the smallest allowance of time for read
ing, and so we trust the deficiency has
not been a real loss to them.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-08-15
Questions Answere d.

j. H., ST. JoHNsBURY.-It is not begging
to ask Tor pension from the government
you served in the time of war. To be a
pensioner is more than to be a soldier A
pension certificate denotes even more than
a discharge certificate. The latter shows
honorable service while the former shows
the loss of life, limb or health in defence of
ones country.
S. w. B., BERLIN.-When a surgeon or
physician, knowing important facts that
will assist in establishing right to a pen
sion, as a member of a pension board of
surgeons he is not allowed to give aff-
davit directly to the claimant. But upon a
report of the situation to the commissioner
of pensions such surgeon or physician will
be requested to make his statement con-
corning the claimants case directly to the
pension office.
Il. =. s., RANDoLPH.-If you applied for
an increase of pension and at the same time
applied for additional pension, and your
claim has been rejected on the ground that
you are receiving the full amount of pen
sion to which you are entitled for the dis
abilities named in the rejection, which does
not name the additional disabilities men,
toned in your application, you still have
the right to prosecute and complete your
claim for additional pension.
o. r. Y, TACOMA, n. H" A lady once
pensioned on account of her husband killed
in the late war was influenced to marry
again, on the promise of making her better
off than she would be with her pension. Her
second husband died about four years ago,
leaving her a cripple, without any means of
support and not able to earn living" She
wants to know if there is any chance for her
to get on the pension roll again. There is
no chance under the general laws. 1t
might be done by special act of congress,
Senator Blair would be an efficient man to
correspond with on the subject of special
ant
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-08-15
Sheridan's Ride.

Up from the south at break of day,
Bringing to Winchester fresh dismay,
The affrighted air with a shudder bore
Like herald in haste, to the chieftains door
The terrible grumble and rumble and roar,
Telling the battle more,
And Sheridan twenty miles away.
And wider still those pillows of war
Thundered along the horizons bar,
AndIlouder yet into Winchester rolled
The roar of that red sea uncontrolled,
Making the blood of the listener cold,
As he thought of the stake In that fiery fray,
And Sheridan twenty miles away.
But there is a road from Winchester town,
good, broad highway leading down;
And there, through the flush of the morning light,
A steed as black rs the steeds of night
Was seen to pass as with eagle flight;
As If he knew the terrible need,
He stretched away with his utmost speed;
Hills rose and fell but his heart was gay
With Sheridan fifteen miles away.
Still sprung from those swift hoofs laundering
south,
The dust, like smoke from the lannon's mouth;
Or the trail of comet, sweeping faster and faster,
Foreboding to traitors the doom of disaster.
The heart of the steed and the heart of the master
Were beating like prisoners assauting their walls,
Impatient to be where the battle field calls;
With Sheridan only ten miles away,
Under his spurning feet the road
Like arrowy Alpine river flowed,
And the landscape sped away behind
Like an ocean flying before the wind,
And the steed, like a bark fed with furnace ire,
Swept on, with his wild eye full of fire.
But 10! he is nearing his hearts desire;
He is snuffing the smoke of the roaring fray,
With Sheridan only five miles away.
The first that the general saw were the groups
What was done-what to do? glance told him both
And striking his spurs, with terrible oath
He dashed down the line, mid storm of huzzas
And the wave of retreat checked its course there
because
The sight of the master compelled it to pause.
With foam and with dust the black charger was
gray;
BY the flash of his eye and his red nostri's play
He seemed to the whole great army to say,
have brought you Sheridan all the way
From Winchester town to the day"
Hurrah, hurrah for Sheridan!
Hurrah, hurrah for horse and mani
And when their statues are placed on high,
Under the dome of the Union sky,
The American soldiers temple of fame,
There with the glorious generals name
BE it said, in letters both bold and bright:
" Here is the steed that saved the day
BY carrying Sheridan into the fight
From Winchester, twenty miles away"
Thomas Buchanan Read