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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-10-07
The Swedish Colonists.

The state colonization scheme
makes rapid progress. Commission
er Valentine now reports that gener-
al arrangements have been made for
the settlemement in the state of two
colonies of Swedes, ,one of twelve fami-
lies and the other of thirteen families,
the former in the vicinity of Whining
ton in Windham county, and the lat
ter in the vicinity Of Weston in Wind
sor county; it is possible that third
colony may also be established in the
vicinity or Corinth and Vershire in
Orange county. The farms on which
they are to be located, the commits
sioner says, are located as follows:
Those in the Windham county sec
tions are in the northeastern and
eastern portion of the town of Will
mington, almost on line with Marl-
boro. They are in fair condition as
regards cultivation, and have build
ings ready for occupancy, in most in
stances in a fair state of repair. 1t
is proposed to locate twelve families
of about five persons each on these
farms. The section from which land
will be selected for the second colo
ny comprises farms in towns located
at the junction of three counties, Wes-
ton in Windsor county, Landgrove
and Peru in Bennington county, and
Mt. Tabor in Rutland county. Farms
are found at this point as good as
those at Wilmington, and their own
ers make propositions to the immi-
grants substantially the same as
those made at Wilmington and noted
in detail below. 1t is proposed to To-
cate twelve families in this section.
The twenty-five families locating at
these two points will, it is expected,
average about five individuals to each
family, making 125 persons all told.
They will take up, it is expected,
about 100 acres per family, thus dis
posing of about 2500 acres of the un-
occupied land of the state to start
with. AS much more land is offered
than can be taken at this time, the
owners agree to give the new comers
choice of selection within certain linn
its, so the particular farms are not
yet selected. The Swedes are ex-
pected to arrive about May l, 1890.
The proposals under which arrange
ments are made for those two colo
nies are as follows: The land will be
sold for from three to five dollars an
acre and in the first year payment of
taxes and interest will be required of
the purchasers, while in the second
and each ensuing year 800 will be
paid until the purchase price is COW
cred. The seller is to furnish a COW
to the purchaser, and the sellers are
to provide teams sufficient for the
use of the colonists in cultivating
their lands, and from SO to S25 for
each family to buy seed, first provis-
ions and cooking utensils. The
towns people also agree to furnish
transportation from the railroad sta
tions to the lands. No gratuities are
asked. The transaction is ON a pure
ly business basis. The suggestion is
made that the first colonists must be
treated with every consideration and
courtesy, that their report to their
friends in Sweden may be a favora-
BILE one. Mr.. Nodgren, the Swedish
gentleman from Nebraska, who has
taken an interest in this matter, has
looked over the proposed locations
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-10-07

Catarrh can't be cured with local application, as
they cannot reach the seat of disease. Catarrh is
a blood constitutional disease, and in order TO
cure it you have TO take internal remedies. Halls
Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and acts directly
on the blood and mucus surface. Halls Catarrh
Cure is no quack medicine. 1t was prescribed by
one of the best physicians in this country for years.
and is regular prescription. 1t is composed of the
best tonics known, combined with the best blood
purifiers, acting directly the surface. The
perfect combination of the two ingredients is what
produces such wonderful results i'm curing catarrh.
Send for testimonials free. F.J Cheney Co.,
Prop, Toledo, O. Sold by druggists, price 75c.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-10-07

and frankly expressed his pleasure
and surprise, and his beliefs that the
conditions here were much more fa-
vorable to his people than in the
West.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-10-07
ORLEANS COUNTY MONITOR.
PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY
GEO. n. B. AK e,
BAR TON, VT.

TERMS.-WHEN PAID STRICTLY IN ADVANCE
Sl.5O YEAR. II not paid in advance $500 year.
Subscribers living outside of Orleans Caledonia
counties, Sl.75 per year.
Keep subscription in Advance. Remit by Post
Office Order, Registered Letter, or Draft.
Watch the label on your paper, and see that your
credit is right If not correct send the money to
make it so, or notify of error by postal card.
Rates of Advertising made known on applica-
tion. All cuts must have metal body.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-10-07

The Quebec horror proves to have
been a more fatal disaster than the
first reports indicated. The bodies
of A victims have already been TAX
en- from the debris, and many more
are believed to be vet unearthed.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-10-07

Professor Scott makes suggestions
on the subject of re-peopling the de-
serted farms in this state that are
worth considering. There is no pub
lie reason for exempting manufacture
ing or mining property from taxation
that does not apply to the case of
these abandoned farms. The provi-
sions of the statute exempting from
taxation under certain conditions
property of the former class, we are
inclined to think, might wisely be ex-
tended to the latter. The professors
second suggestion is a debatable one.
1t is possible that to secure the larg-
est attainable degree of success it
may become necessary and advisable
for the state itself to go into the real
estate business on it's own soil. The
development of this experiment in
Vermont is watched with eager anxi-
ETY. by her neighbors. They have
common interest in its success.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-10-07

The Vermont brigade monument at
Gettysburg was completed Septem-
ber "a, and it is said to be the tallest
and most expensive monument on the
battle field.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-10-07

GNTAlE OF VERMONT ONtEhNs nfsruiCTt HHf
- Ia Probate Court held nt Barton Landing, In
said district ON the ifh day of October A. pI ihs9
Hiram Mcclellan, Executor nf fhr last Will of
Betscy A. Chambcrlin late of Glnvcr ln said district
deceased, makes applrHfiqn fpr license fp arl thH
real estate Of said deceased described ns iullnws 80
witt Al tic real estate of which ihe sHld HrtsoY f.
Chamberlin died scizei ln ihr ktnie ~ Vermont O.
represent nR that saie thereof s neccssary to pas
the fcbts due from sail estate and tlf leHtflfs
der the terms Of said Will
Whcreupon ~ e. ordered bf said Court that snid
application hr retired io srrsinn thorrgii o. he
held nc the Probate Office in said N#won Landing,
on the 2ffh dav Of Orfnbrr, A. % lssl, loF hearing
aud decision thereon Aud if d. further nrarrcd
that notice htreof be given 90 a persons Interested
by publication ~ th same three weeks sucrrsrlNr.
" IN the Monitor, Newspaper Published nt Nlffnni
previous % suid time appointed fnf hearing ihni
they may appear at said time Had place and Show
cause, II any they may have Why said license
should not hc granted
BY the Court-Attcst,
4i4s G. II. JONES, Register.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-10-07

In the trial of Michael Sullivan for
killing Kane, which has been excit-
ing great interest in the Chittenden
caunty court, the jury last Saturday
found Sullivan guilty of man
slaughter.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-10-07

The pension commissionership is
still the great administration problem.
1t has passed through the Tanner,
Warner, Morrill,, Brown, Poole, Camp
bell and several minor stages. The
last name mentioned in connection
with the office is that of ex-Gov.
Hartranft of Pennsylvania, and this
is the best name of all. Hartranft
has a brilliant war record and has
been an able and honest governor, of
marked executive ability. His ap-
pointment would take President Har-
rison we'll out of his dilemma.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-10-07
SALES M E N


to canvass for the falc Of Nursery Stock Steady
employment guaranteed. Salary and n Expenses paid
TO successful men. Apply at once, stating age.
Mention this paper. CHASE BROTHERS COM
PANN, Rochester, n. \. ai.b2
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-10-07
Better Pictures.

After this date propose to make better work in
my Gallery, as well as outside work, than have
heretofore All that pay me 80 cents when mega.
tive Is made and give ample time 10 make the
prints / shall do the best can 10 make good work.
viii make work at reduced prices in small clubs.
Call IN and find out.
EFT. WILSON.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-10-07
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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-10-07

CtTATE OF VERMONT, ORLEANS DIsTmcr, sa.
y In Probate Court, held at Barton l.anaing, in
said District, on the 4th day Of oct, A. -. lhsb.
James Lee, late Of Imsburph, in said district
deceased, presents his administration account lor
examination aud allowance, and makes application
for "a decree Of distribution aud partition of the
estate of said deceased
Whoroupon, it IL ordered by said Court, that said
account aud said application Dc referred 90 sca.
sion thereof. 20 be held "a Probate Office, n said
Barton Landing, on the 2ath day Of October, a ID
$50, tor hearing and decision thereon And, ir IS
further ordered that notice hereof be- given tn all
persons interested, hy publication 0f che Same three
weeks successfully in the Monitor, a newspaper
published at Barton previous 90 faid time appoint
ed for hearing that they may appear nt tuid time
and place, and show cause, ~ any fhrN may have,
why said account should not be allowed, aud such
decree made.
BY the Couft-Attcst,
4I-48 g.. N. JONES, Register.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-10-07
Electric BItters.

This remedy is becoming well known and
popular as to need special mention. Ali who
have used Electric Bitters sing the same song of
praise. a purer medicine does not exist and it is
guaranteed to do all that is claimed. Electric Bit
ters will all diseases the liver and kidneys,
will remove pimples, boils, salt rheum and other
affections caused by impure blood. Will drive
lara from the system and prevent as well
all malaria fevers For of headache, constipa-
ton and indigestion fry Electric Bitterr. Entire
satisfaction guaranteed, money refunded. Price
SOC. and s per bottle H. G. Pjerces drug store
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-10-07

The Atlanta, Ca, Constitution in
dulges in some cheerful remarks on
''the decay of New England" In
view of the abandonment of farms in
the back towns Of Vermont and New
Hampshire it discourses at length on
'sthe social and agricultural decay"
of this section of the Union, and ex-
presses its sympathy with the cry of
distress that greets it from time to
time in the New England newspa-
pers. 1t kindly remarks that ''social
decay, decline in population and de-
serted farms are not what one would
expect to find in New England after
the high and mighty lectures that her
organs of public opinion have been
delivering to the South, and it is no
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-10-07

Congress, at its next session, will
have no less than seventeen cases of
contested elections to determine, the
larger part of them coming from the
Southern States. The testimony in
these cases, now filed with the clerk
of the last house of representatives
fills no less than two thousand print
ed pages. The contestants are for
the most part republicans, who claim
that they were duly elected by the
people, but have been cheated out of
their legal rights by the trickery Of
the democrats. We hope that the
next speaker of the house of repre-
sentatives will have the good sense
to appoint an able committee on con-
tested elections, to hear these cases
in the first instance, and promptly
report thereon to the house. They
ought all to be disposed of as speedi-
ly as possible. 1t is a gross wrong
to let such cases drag along until
nearly the end of the session, before
they are finally determined. If one
is not legally entitled to the seat he
occupies, and to which another is en-
titled, then he ought to be ousted at
the earliest possible moment. The
question ought not to be made one of
mere party politics, but purely one of
law and facts in the light of the evil
dence. Any other rule is a perver-
sion of the power vested in each
house of congress by the constitution
of the United States.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-10-07

When Secretary Proctor assumed
control of the war department he
found the department 100000 cases
behind in furnishing the pension Of
flee with the records of applicants for
pensions. The secretary after an ex-
animation of matters concluded about
two months ago to create the division
of records and pensions in his depart
ment. The wisdom of his action may
be judged from the fact that the
work is now right up to date and on
Saturday the applications received
from the pension office in the morning
were all supplied before the depart
ment closed in the afternoon.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-10-07

Our South American visitors come
to us by way of Europe for lack of
more direct means of travel. The
fact in itself is sufficient to show the
need of closer relations between the
two continents. They come to us
with assurances of a readiness to
trade if only the way is opened to
them. They ask for reciprocity
treaties and for steamship lines which
they are ready to aid. 1t is to be
seen if our people are ready to
meet them half way. They would
be glad to escape from the thralldom
of European trade, which monopoliz-
es their products and represses the
development of their resources which
would interfere with the sale of Eu-
TOpean products. Meantime their
Representatives will have an opportu-
nity to see something of this country.
a tour of over five thousand miles
having been laid out for them, over
which they will travel without change
of cars.
John p. Gilbert, who was nominat-
ed for secretary of state at the recent
republican convention held at Sara
toga, n. Y, is a Vermonter. He
1,-a1uata6 at fba TTnivprSifv Of Vor
mont in the class of SO and after fin
ishing his collegiate course was en-
ployed as principal of Royalton
Academy two or three years. He
next studied law, and, on being adj
mitted to the bar. located at Malone,
n. Y, where he has followed his
profession ever since. Mr.. Gilbert
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-10-07

If the republican party had not
stood like q wall between our ship
builders and the assaults of the free
trade democracy, our vast coastwise
commerce would long ere this have
been handed over to the tender mer-
cies of British 'socean tramps" and
the cheap sailing vessels of the
"Dutchmen" and "Dagoes" of the
continent. The mechanics in the
Cramp establishment, whose splendid
handiwork on the Baltimore, Com
mander Glass so enthusiastically
praises, acquired their unrivalled
skill in constructing ships which had
it not been for republican sagacity
and firmness, would have been built
by foreigners in foreign ship-yards.
This is a fact which the Delaware
shipbuilders have frequently and
gratefully acknowledged.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-10-07

DARrUA NATIONAL HhhN EU.IHI
Itll1uIs Ifumu, H. fI.. tn M. lU. II.H I... ..
m, Ahohi nAFmuH, rIa..h iI q. HU".I.
Cashier, |.|
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-10

In the house, Cannon, of Illinois, from
the committee on rules, reported the feso-
luton authorizing the speaker 10 appoint
the standing and the select committees
of the house; adopted. Payne, OF New
York, introduced bill defining the duties
Of sergeant alarms II adds TO his present
duties those Of dishursing officer, with a
bond Of $4,000; referred. A number of
resolutions were introduced and referred,
after which the speaker surprised maiori-
~ of the members 10y the appointment of
the following committees.
Why's and means committees Mckinley,
Burrows, Bayne, Dmgley, Mckenna, Payne.
w. A. Follette, Gear. Carlisle, Mills, Me-
Millen. Breckenride, of Arkansas, and
Flower.
Appropriations; Cannon. Butterworih.
McComas. Henderson, of Iowa, Peters,
Coggswell Beldcn, Morrow, Brewer, of
Michigan. Randall. Forncy, Sayers. Breck
ridge, of Kentucky, and Dockery.
Elections-Rowell, Houk, Cooper La
cy, Bergen, Greenhalee, Comstock, Crisp.
O'Ferrcll. Onthwaite, Maize, Moore, OF
IeNns, and Wilke. of Illinois.
Mileape-Land, Townsend, of Pennsyl-
wanna. Wallace, of Pennsylvania, ClumiV
and Pennington.
The following resolutions were intro
ducod IN the house md referred For the
appointment of a select committee of nine
members. 10 which shall be- referred all
propositions relating 10 arid lands; for the
creation oi a committee on immigration Ia
consist Of eleven members, for the appoint
ment of Worlds fair committee TO con-
sisi of niue members. A joint resolution
WIS passed approprlating $4,000 for
printing i0D,OO copies of the agricultural
=, port Of lSSl.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-10
THE DRESSED BEEF COMBINE.



WASHINGTON, Dec. g.-'Ihe Investigation
of the dressed beef combine WAS resumed
this morning. DIR. Charles Il. ruryis, sur
geon-in-chief OF the Freedmau's hospital
was the first witness. lie makes contracts
for supplies. This year Armour a Go have
contracted. Last year, he said, presumably
Armour a Co. had the contract also, but IL
was made in the name of Scanned. The
beef was delivered 10 the hospital IN the
wagons of four different firms. in the turn
of about a week each. Wm. n. Hoover then
testified he WIS a butcher in Washington;
that C. Carroll told him last spring ID woui1
not be wise for him TO bid on government
contacts. Tor Il witness or amy of his
friends got any part of these contracts the
Chicago beef men would not sell WIT
ness anV meat, and would drive
him ont of the market. Wit
ness, however. did bid nn and secured
some small contracts, whereupOn none OF
the agents of the Chicago firms of Armour
q CO., Swift &Co., and Nelson Morris would
sell witness meat. nor any Oi his friends
who tried 10 purchase for him. Complaint
was made 90 the Chicago houses direct by
Witness through an attorney, Armour y
Co. and Nelson Morris answered saying they
did not cuuntenance such proceedings. In
order to test the genuineness OF these let
ters, witness took friend and endeaVored
to buy meat of the representatives, of these
Chicago firms. but could not do so ut mar
ket rates. They asked him two or three
times the regular rates and they have never
since sold him any meat Geo. n. ONO
hundro, Washington salesman for Nelson
Morris, corroborated the statements made
by Hoover. Other witnesses did the same.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-10
ANOTHER LINEMAN KILLED.
frightful Death OF a Dane Acro.s Two,
Electric Light Wires.

Nrw yoRN, Dec. 9-Paul Clnnsen, Dane,
employed as lineman, to-day assembled
pole at the corner Of Third avenue and lbGtb
street Shortly after some children playing
near by heard kissing noise. Looking up
they saw the lineman lying across two cleo
trio light wires, while a blueish light shot
form his right hand and head. The police
were summoned and Thomas Smith, driver
of an express wagon, volunteered for as
sistance. The body was lassoed, but the
rope was old and it broke. A
second rope was got around the body, but
all efforts failed to break Clansen's hold of
the wires. When pulling ON the rope
Smith touched Clansen's body and received
n shock thai knocked him senseless. He
was taken 10 \ liquor store and revived by
stlmulants. Finally hatchet was secured
and the electric wire severed, thus breaking
the connection. Clansen's body was then
lowered 10 the street. He was dead and
the body smelled Of burning flesh. Clansen's
body WIS taken to his home where his wife,
about TO become n mother, went almost
frantic al the sight IL presented
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-10
yANDERBILT'S FORTUNE.
An Old New Yorker Tells How Its Foun-
dation Was Laid.

An old New Yorker tell the Texas Siftings
how the great Vanderbilt fortune began:
In the early thirties Commodore Wander
bilt. the founder of the family, was run
ming a small boat conveying passengers and
freight from Staten Island 10 New York. A
steamer plying between New York and Am
boy on the Philadelphia route attempted TO
leave the dock ut Whitehall when there was
a strong tide against her. After making
three unsuccessful attempts and returning
10 the dock. Vanderbilt, who was observing
their operations. denounced the seamen as
"a pack of - FOOLS"
Gibbons. the owner of the steamer, said
10 him. "My man, can you take her outf
ayes" replied Vanderbilt.
Come on board and try, then" said
Gibbons
Vanderbilt did 50, and instead of trying
10 round the Battery against the strong tide,
he took the stream through the Buttermilk
channel around Governors lsland-a chan
mel little known then except to the White
hall bOatmen.
Gibbons made Vanderbilt captain and pi-
lot of the boat soon after, and ON his death
left him 5000. The commodore's wife
and family moved 10 New Brunswick and
opened restaurant and liquor saloon. and
having the steamers patronage, here com
menced the great fortune Of the house that
Vanderbilt.