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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-11-04
Senator EdmundS'S Views.

Senator Edmunds has returned to
Washington and is busily engaged in
preparing the work which will occupy
his attention during the coming sea-
son. He tells a Boston Transcript
correspondent that the important
measures which require concurrent
legislative action, but which have
been obstructed by the difference in
politics between the senate and house
may now have an oportunity of be-
coming laws. The revision of the
election laws will be among the lead
ing political measures. 1t is neces-
sary to do something to guard the
purity of the ballot. In some states
the elections are little better than a
farce. A general law to govern ma
tional elections should be passed so
that there might be uniformity. The
tariff he thinks will be a prominent
topic of debate and concurrent ac-
tion. He hopes to secure the adop-
ton of some measures to relieve the
supreme court of it's over-crowded
docket.
81 cannot complain" said Mr..
Edmunds, $50 far as Vermont inter-
ests are concerned in the distribution
Of favors by the administration. The
application of the four years term
makes things move a little slowly,
but that, perhaps, is the most eau
tious way of making changes in the
personnel of the government. The
president" he added sis devoting his
attention closely to his public duties,
will have everything well in hand be-
fore the meeting of congress.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-11-04
EngliShmen After Vermont.

The English syndicate's latest
move contemplates the purchase of a
portion of Vermont, or, it is barely
possible that their capitalists may
strike a trade with Commissioner
Valentine and take the whole state,
abandoned farms and all, This ru-
NOR originates in Concord, n. H.,
where it is said that a movement is
on foot which contemplates the pur-
chase by an English syndicate of the
entire stone quarry property on Rat
tlesnake hill, at Concord, and that
the recent purchase of qaarries by
the New England Granite company,
is the first step in the deal, 1t is
also said that the syndicate will ex-
tend its operations to Vermont and
include as we'll all the larger brick
making establishments of New Eng
land. The purpose of the movement
cate to engage extensively in build
ing operations and furnish the whole
material from their own resources.
An amount of capital practically un-
limited is said to be behind this
movement. We would caution onr
Vermont readers not to push up the
prices on their property holdings too
high or too rapidly, for such action
might frighten these Englishmen
away before we have an opportunity
to bleed 'em.-Free Press.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-11-04
The Cronin Conspiracy.

AS outlined by the District Attor-
ney the prosecution in the Cronin
case is to be comprehensive, ambi-
tious and imposing effort. 1t is to
attempt to prove the existence with
in the ranks of the Clan-na-Gael of
one of the most remarkable conspira-
cies known to modern history, which
has as little regard for American law
or American sovereignty as for the
law or sovereignty Of the British EN-
pire. The whole American nation is
interested in having the legal inquiry
into the affair made as energetic and
exhaustive as is possible. The extra
ordinary efforts which have been ex-
erted to defeat the investigation and
block the wheels of justice render it
all the more imperitive that the case
be followed up with vigor until the
accused are either acquitted beyond
doubt or pronounced guilty and pun
ished in accordance with the grave
nature of their offences. To all out
ward appearances the authorities of
Illinois are very much in earnest in a
determination to mete out the stern
est kind of justice to all persons in
any way concerned in the tragedy,
and the frequent and insolent at
tempts to obstruct the due process of
the law in behalf of the defendants
have wrought up the public mind to
a degree that if the officials were dis
posed to laxity in any respect it
would not be permitted.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-11-04

largely on the contributions of for
eign nations, to whom her distance
from seaports would be serious OBJ
lection. The seaboard is undoubted-
ly the place for the fair, and there
could be no disputing the claims of
New York, had she more space and
more public spirit. Her wealthy cit
izens are beginning at last to make
their contributions to a guarantee
fund, and if they really mean busi-
ness, New York will doubtless carry
off the prize Meantime, however,
Washington is bestirring herself, and
will put forth a strong claim. Con-
gress must decide between the four
cities of New York, Chicago, ,St.Louis
and Washington, and the claims of
each will be strongly pressed.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-11-04
The Produce Market.

b BUTTER.-The firmer feeling that has
been noted in the market during the past
few days is still prevalent, but there are
no interesting features to the situation.
The week on the whole has been dull, but
receipts have ruled light, and it is on this
account that prices are not lower. On
the other hand the advance of &c in the
Elgin market and a correspondingly firm
er tone to the other leading market, to-
gether with the elimination in the re-
ceipts, have caused the firmer feeling.
Business has had nothing at all to do
with it, as it has been small and too quiet
to sustain the market. Dealers look for
an Improvement shortly. They think that
buyers will operate just as soon as they
think that prices are as low as they will
be, and expect that the firmer feeling TO
the market will produce this result. Quo
tations remain about as last week, and
are sustained in the quiet way that busl-
ness averages. For choice Western cmry
% a 24c is being obtained. Special brands
are selling at 25c. The supply OF choice
NOTJneT0 Is DuJ ~ II ZDC
is being obtained for such. Firsts and
extra firsts of both Northern and West
ern creamery are very plenty and dull,
with prices fairly steady only. Receipts
of dairies continue moderate, but there is
a good supply here, being mostly Of poor
stock that has to be forced at 10 a 1Sc.
Choice dairies are in moderate supply and
held firm at 20 22c.
EGGs.-The market holds very firm on
all kinds of desirable stock, which is i'm
light supply and good demand. There
are no fresh-laid Eastern eggs Offering,
but fresh stock is selling at % 2Sc.
Western, 23 24c; Michigan choice, 20 a
26c. Canadas, 23 24c.
PoULTRY.-Northerna and Eastern fresh
killed poultry is coming forward in small
lots, and all choice sells well at full pric-
es, but other kinds are not wanted, and
have to be forced. Fresh killed Northern
and Eastern turkey, IL lsc chickens,
choice, l6 l7c; fair to good, 10 "A l5c.
HAY.-The hay market continues dull
Choice prime new hay, $l7 80 a $3.50;
fancy old higher; fair to good, SIS SlT.
POTATOES. is no material change
to note in the market, Receipts are rul-
ing large and the supply Is excessive.
Houlton hebrons, 00c.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-11-04
AS to Text Books.

1t is we'll known that among the
books offered for use in our schools
are those edited by Prof. Swinton and
published by Ivison Brakeman & Co.,
n. Y. These are known as the Swim
ton series and include books of near
ly every grade and subject taught in
our schools.
In Gen. Grants Memoirs (vol. Ii,
PIP. 145 ct sep the writer makes
some astounding statements concern
ing this same Swinton. They are in
brief these:
That Swinton was introduced to
the general by Hon. E.B. Washburn
and assurance given that he was not
a correspondent of any newspaper.
That he merely wished to observe
and write a history after the war
closed. That soon the general found
that secret orders appeared in Rich
mond papers three days after they
were given. That on the second night
of the battle of the Wilderness man
was found concealed behind stump
while Grant and Meade were in Sc
cret consultation, and this man when
drawn from his hiding proved to be
Swinton. That he (Gen. Grant, did
not know of the man again, till at
Cold Harbor Meade informed him
that Gen. Burnside had arrested
Swinton and ordered him to be shot
that afternoon. That Grant ordered
his release and dismissal from the
lines under pain of punishment if he
returned.
This in brief is the account. Per-
sons interested are requested to read
Grants story in detail.
Believing that very few have ever
connected the Swinton of textbook
fame with this affair, l wrote the
publishers asking them what answer
Prof Swinton had to give to this ar
raignment.
They replied that they did not be-
lieve it was true and that Prof. Swim
ton and his friends attributed the
charges to Col. Grant and Gen. Ba-
deau. I replied that the charges
were specific and in detail and that
all the persons interested were men
toned by name, and asked if Prof.
Swinton had ever made reply; if SO
would they kindly put me in the way
to find it. To this honest inquiry
the publishers answered that the
books were offered to the state on
their merits, and if the boards wished
to judge them by any other standard
they were at liberty to do so.
Here the matter rests. Laying
the matter before our state historian,
Hon. G.. @. Benedict, he writes me
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-11-04
Sumner s. Thompson.

Our attention is called to the death
of citizen of this state, who though
not residing here was well known and
highly esteemed in this community.
Hon. Sumner S. Thompson of Lyn-
donville died at Frankfort, Mich, on
Thursday, the oath inst. He was en-
gagged at the time in the construction
of the Frankfort and Southeastern
Railroad, being president of the cor
poration.
Mr.. Thompson was born in Hall
fax, Mass, in 1928, but removed to
Vermont in 1886, land settling in Lyn-
donville, became known throughout
the state as an excellent business
man and a railroad contractor of es-
tablished reputation. When several
years ago securities had been provid-
ed for completing the Woodstock
Railroad, Mr.. Thompson by good
fortune was met and solicited to
take charge of the work. Arrange
ments to this end were eventually
made with him, the business was TAX
en- in hand, and the road completed
in due time. How we'll and thorough
ly the work was done under this con-
tract is a fact too. familiar to need
repetition at this time.
Mr.. Thompson has continued on
the Board of Directors for the Wood
stock Railroad since the cars began
to run on the road. The success of
the road and its continued prosperity
have been from the first a matter of
the deepest interest to him. His wide
experience and sound judgment in re-
spect to everything connected with
railroad affairs, have made his opin-
ion on any point touching the inter-
ests of the Woodstock road of the
greatest value, and have inclined the
Board of Directors to depend upon
his counsel and advice at all times in
regard to the proper management of
the road. For reasons of this kind
Mr.. Thompson enjoyed the good will
of the people of Woodstock and was
held in high esteem by them, and his
death at this time is felt by the COM
munity at large as a public loss.
Besides the conducting of railroads
Mr.. Thompson occupied a prominent
position in other fields of activity.
For seven years he represented his
town at Montpelier and was senator
four years in both branches of legis-
lature taking an active and leading
part. In matters pertaining to schools,
the church and literary institutions
he was very liberal, and it is men
toned in his honor that when the
Lvndonville Institute was built, he
furnished funds to the amount of
some s25, 200, subsequently making
over to the institution the whole sum
advanced by him. Instances of this
kind make good his claim to be con-
sidered man of spirit, and furnish
grounds for the esteem and conf
dence with which he was regarded by
all who knew him.
Mr.. Thompson left a widow and
two children, Mrs. 5. w. Mccall of
Manchester, Mass, and Mrs. c. 5.
LeBourveau of Lyndonville.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-11-04
Another Adventists' Failure.

The Adventists, or at least a GER
tain section of them, have just suf-
fered another disappointment. Had
they had their way about it, we
would have to-day all been in quite
another condition, to say the least.
Last Friday they had it arranged for
the heavens to roll together, and the
earth, not to speak it profanely,
shrivel up like Saratoga chip. But
we are all here to-day, and some Of
US are running for office on the dem
ocratic ticket right in the face of it.
Were it not for the greenback par
ty we should be inclined to say that
these second Adventists, who set an
exact date for the destruction Of the
world, were the most elastic under
repeated disappointment of any
body of people in the country; but
when we look at the greenback party
see something just as cheerful under
defeat. The greenbackers put
ticket in the field, and the adventists
set date for the end of all things
every two or three years, and each is
invariably crushed to earth; but
early the next morning they are up
again, cheerful as could be expected
under the circumstances, and looking
for candidates for the next ticket
and figuring on a new date. Defeat
cannot wither nor disappointment
stale the infinite variety of their
elasticity.
1t would seem to an outsider that
these Adventists who so confidently
fix date for the end of the world
would become discouraged. They
have been doing it now for years,
and nothing could be more super
fiuous than to say that the world is
still here. We do not know exactly
what custom they are following at
present but formerly many of them
at least, pursued the plan of pre-
dieting the destruction of all things
a year or so ahead, and then calmly
sitting down and waiting for the
crash. The confidence of a thorough
believer on such occasions was SUBJ
lime. The sheriff might come and
foreclose on his farm, but he only
beamed down on that mistaken Off
cial and asked him what he was 60
ing to do with it. He folded his
hands behind him complacently and
smiled pittingly on the poor sheriff,
and requested him to explain what
disposal he intended to make of a
big hundred-acre farm during the
excitement on the 3rd of next month?
1t was none of his business, of
course, but as a matter of curiosity
he would like to know what use
sheriff could make of a farm after
the trouble? But he usually found
the sheriff appeared to be willing to
take the chances, and as time rolled
along he discovered that he himself
had considerable more experience
than farm. Still he never seemed to
profit by the experience, as we al
ways find him ready and waiting
when another date for the destruc-
ton is sent out; so, perhaps, if he
can endure the disappointment and
remain happy, other people should
not c0mnlain - Tl.ih1lnp
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-11-04

The long delay in securing a jury
in the Cronin case has very naturally
added to the public interest material
ly felt in the trial of the men who it
is believed conspired to murder DR..
Cronin, and who carried the con-
spiracy to q successful conclusion.
The proceedings will be carefully
watched by the whole American peo-
pie. Some of the friends of the de-
PENDANTS have threatened to forcibly
effect their release, but precautions
have been taken against any sudden
raid upon the court. The trial will
doubtless be wearisome one. Ev-
cry legal point will be fought with
desperate energy; no loophole of the
law will be allowed to go untried
which may afford the slightest prom
ise of escape or mitigation of punish
ment, and the fact that the machin-
cry of the law has become so ponder
Gus and intricate as to make the exc
cution of justice improbable in many
cases, leads to fear that after all
there is probability that the mur-
derers may escape.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-11-04

The extent of the railroad systems
of this country may be partly realiz-
ed from the statement of Jay Gould
that the Missouri Pacific has 5000
miles, and that he had been travel
ing for three weeks and had only
covered 300 miles of it.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-11-04

Secretary Proctor is working out a
plan to encourage enlistment in the
regular army by a better class of
men than has been accustomed to
enter the service. Some of the meth
DDS he proposes to adopt have been
made public. He will send recruit
ing officers to the state guard encamp-
ments ard endeavor to enlist men
who are in the militia. Such men
are almost certain to make good sol
diers. The details of regular troops
at militia encampments have secured
some good recruits, and they will be
continued. Recruiting offices will be
opened in smaller cities and towns.
and the location will be changed fire.
quently. A new departure that will
be serviceable in securing recruits
will be that of placing men from the
same state in the same company,
which will have the name of the state.
1t is expected that an esprit de corps
will be cultivated in this way, and
that the men will be better contented.
The problem of the war department
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-11-04
DumPlinSS
with
Ro>al Baking
Powder

No dcs ,ert Is more delicious, wholesome
and appetizing than well-made dumping,
filed with the fruit Of the season. BY the
use Of the Royal Baking Powder the crust Is
always rendered light, haky, tender and di-
gestible. Dumplings made with Il, baked or
boiled, will be dainty and wholesome, and may
be eaten steaming hot with perfect impunity.
REcEPT -- One quart of four; thoroughly mix with
J; three teaspoons OF Royal Rakng Powder and small
iaspoon u salt rub in piece Of butter lard the
re of an eg and then add one large potato grated In
e icw; after the butter Is well mNed stir in milk and
~ 70 the consistency ~ soft biscuit dough break
p u ces of dough large enough 20 close over four
auters Of apple (or other fruit desiredl without
N.rs, md lay IN On carthen dish (or steamer and
an until III fruit Is tender Bake u preferred.
In al feceipis calling for cream Of tartar
ia. substitute Royal Baking Powder.
ess trouble. never fails, makes more appe-
81 wholesome food and is more eco
'e7l. ROYAL Baking Powder is specially
ate .r sc in the preparation Of the finest
lac.. d~Ecate cookery.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-11-04
Josenh Rodwell,s Estate.

CtTATE OF VERMONT, ORLEANS DISTRICT, nj.
- In Probate Court, held at Barton Landing in
said District, the 1lth day Of Oct, A. D. 1859.
Henry L. BOdwell, administrator Of the estate Of
Joseph Bodwell, late Of Greensboro In said district
deceased, presents his administration a, count for
examination and allowance, aud makes application
for a decree Of distribution and partition Of the
estate of said deceased.
Whercupon, IL Is ordered by said court, that said
account and said application be referred 90 session
thereof, TO be held at the Probate Office, m said Bar
1859, for hearing and decision thereon And, n tH
further ordered, that notice hereof be given Co all
persons interested by publication of the same three
weeks successively In the Monitor, newsp paper
published az Barton, previous 90 said time appoint
ed for hearing, that they may appear at said time
aud place, and show cause, III any they may have,
why said account should not be allowed, and such
decree made. BY the Court-Attest
42-44 G. N. JONES, Register
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-11-04

Hon. Dorman B. Eaton of New
York, while at Montpelier recently,
said that Vermont was fast becoming
one of the most popular summer re-
sorts for city people,-not alone for
its natural attractions, but the people
of the Green Mountain State were
intelligent and hospitable. He spoke
of the fertility of the soil, and said if
land could be bought at the prices
named in the newspapers, New York
capitalists would invest in it and
plant it with certain kinds of rapid
growing trees that he mentioned. The
growth of the timber, he said, would
afford a handsome income on the in
vestment.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-11-04

And now it is said that Chicago
has sS,OO0,OOO in hand for the
worlds fair and expects to get s15,-
100000. to say nothing of a hundred
congressman pledged in her interests.
This is a sort of counterblast, we
suppose, to the recent circular put
forth by st. Louis.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-11-04

neutralized. The states west of the
Mississippi will demand equal privi-
leges with their eastern neighbors,
and will be in a good position to
enforce their demands. If they be-
gin by debating who shall be speaker,
their success will be as thorough as
it will be sudden.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-11-04

1t is stated that the illegal British
and American sailing vessels in Beh-
ring sea, this year, took 40, 900 skins
to Victoria. They kill six seals in
the water where they take the carcass
of one. So they have killed 100000
illegally this year. At this rate the
seals will soon be exterminated.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-11-04

General Miles reports on the de-
fencelessness of the Pacific coast
shows condition that is not calcu-
lated to promote national pride. He
emphasizes the fact that there is not
a single gun in position to protect the
cities of Puget Sound and the great
commercial interests of the North
west. According to his estimate,
573 guns are needed on our Pacific
border, land he places the cost at $780,
900, 900. This is large amount of
money. Probably there is no expect
alton that an appropriation to such
an extent will soon be made. But
General Miles report furnishes rea-
son for careful reflection on the part
of congress and for action in the mat
ter of coast defence, which ought not
to be restricted to the Pacific coast.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-11-04

Sugar is on the down grade, and
Claus Spreckles promises that before
long he will turn out 6,000,000 lbs.
of sugar day, against the 100000
pounds of the Trust. If so, sugar
will be likely to sour on the Trust.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-11-04
ORLEANS COUNTY MONITOR.
PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY
GEO. ri. BLAk G,
BARTON. VT
Ii a II TON. v r. .

TERMS.-WHEN PAID STRICTLY IN ADVANCE
S1.5o YEAR If not paid in advance $500 year.
Subscribers living outside of Orleans Caledonia
counties, sI.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, notify US of error by postal card.
Rates of Advertising made known applica
tion. All cuts must have metal body.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-11-04

STocK-OwNERs, ATTENTION Don't forget that
one pound of Weare's Condition Powders is worth
five of any other kind. Sure cure for worms. Sold
by III. c. Pierce. Weare's Sure Cure for Heaves is
the only thing known that will cure. Sold by III.
c. Pierce. Weare's Poultry Powder is sure cure
for chicken cholera and roup, and greatly improves
their laying qualities. 1t beats the world. Sold by
III. &. Pierce.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-11-04

L. P. Thayer of West Randolph
has bought the Barre Enterprise, Ed
itor Scott disposing of the same be-
cause of illness in his family, and a
desire to try a change of climate.
Mr.. Thayer will now divide his time
between Barre and West Randolph,
and will boom both the Enterprise
and Barre's granite quarries.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-11-04
Farm for Sale.

The w. ID. Leach Farm, located IN Irasburgh,
IL miles from post office, churches and stores,
the river road leading from lrasburgh 10 West Al
bany. Running water to house and barns well
fenced; 70 acres of wood and timber land Farm
contains 200 acres, suitably divided. Good sugar
will keep 20 cows and team. Buildings in good
condition. Forty rods from school. Will be sold
cheap 10 close the estate Address,
42a4 y. II. CONNER, Admr.. IraabnrRh. VI