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Vermont's Great Industry.

1t may also be said that care in
the breeding of good horses is an
evidence of advancing civilization,
for it indicates an increase of leis-
ure and wealth. In the breeding of
trotting horses America has long
been at the front and her strains,
which seemed at one time to be de-
clining, are now being brought to
the front by the care of her breeders
and through the demand at her home
and abroad for well bred American
horses. Vermont from of old has
stood at the front of the great horse
raising states, and it is proposed to
keep her in that position. The Yer
mont Association of Road and Trot-
ting Horse Breeders is doing great
and growing work in this direction
and the meeting at Rutland next
week will show to some extent what
is being accomplished.
Vermont has great natural advan-
tages as horse-raising state and is
peculiarly fitted for producing horses
of exceptional style and power. The
Boston Post, reviewing the horse in
dustry few days ago, made this
excellent practical suggestion, worthy
of consideration especially by the
farmers of this state, since there is
always a demand for Vermont horses
and here are exactly the strains need
ed for producing the kind of animal
described:
sMore rational theories, also are
beginning to obtain in respect to the
breeding of trotters. A trotting fam
lily ought, of course, to be of such
a character that it's members shall be
valuable as roadsters even if they
fail to be fast enough for the track.
They should have size, intelligence,
endurance and style. The raising of
such horses could scarcely fail to be
profitable. They would always bring
fair price, and, If they happened
to possess turn of speed, a large
price 1t is possible that in this in
dustrv the farmers of New England
might find some compensation for the
trifing profit which they can derive
from crops of hay or grain, from cat
tie, or even from butter. To prose-
cute it on small scale successfully
requires only slight capital, but
that must be expended sagaciously
in order to insure good return.
Now, it cannot be expected that the
ordinary farmer should possess the
sagacitv or the experience which
would enable him out of his own
head to become successful breeder.
He must either pursue a more or less
haphazard course or else fall in with
the practice of his neighbors. But
there is no reason why this general |
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-08-26

and this helps to sustain the market
price of that metal. But the differ
ence between the market price and
the nominal value of the silver
coins-say about 25 per cent,-goes
to the Government. In other words,
the Government puts about 75 cents
worth of silver into coin, stamps it
as one dollar and realizes to its own
profit the difference between the in
trinsic and the nominal value of the
coin. The morality of this transac-
tion is, perhaps, not unimpeachable,
but up to certain point silver can
be kept upon a level with gold by
the prestige of the Government
stamp, and the facilities afforded for
exchanging the one for the other,
But the silver men are hungry for
this gain. Under a Free-Coinage
Act they would be able to take an
unlimited amount of silver to the
Government mints, and for every
seyenty-fve cents worth of the met
al receive silver dollar. Nor would
this be the only result. Free coin
age once established, silver would
come to us from all parts of the
world, and foreigners would make
eager haste to unload upon our Gov
ernment their stores of this more or
less discredited metal. The United
States has great power, and vast re-
sources, but it would be financial su-
icide of the most extraordinary char
acter if we were to undertake, alone,
to sustain the worlds accumulation
of silver. Such policy would be
equivalent to inviting disaster and
panic. for the benefit primarily of
the owners of our silver mines, but
beyond them and to yet larger ex-
tent of all foreigners who have silver
to sell. It would not be easy to
conceive of greater madness than
this.
The silver men are in the habit of
ignoring all these considerations,
and of insisting upon free coinage as
kind of patriotic duty. They talk
as if silver were endowed with some
kind of fine sensibilities and felt
keenly its humiliation. But this
sentimental aspect of the case is Gu
riously changed by the statement,
which seems to be made upon good
authority, that these very ''friends
of silver as they like to call them
selves, when they sell their idolized
metal to the Government, actually
insist on payment in gold. This cir
cumstance certainly detracts from
the magnanimity and patriotism of
the silver men. 1t shows them as
themselves helping to depreciate and
''humiliate" silver. We are not sure
that it would not entitle any one
who had a fancy for epithets to de-
scribe them as"gold bugs"
There are men in both parties in
Congress who will lend themselves
easily to the schemes of the silver
men. But the country must look
now, as it has before, to the Repub-
lican party, as a whole, to maintain
the principles of sound finance, and
we do not believe that it will look in
vain.-JOuTndl.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-08-26
The Sioux Lands.

Since the success of the negotia-
tions of the government of commits
sioners with the various bands of
Sioux Indians in inducing them to
sell large part of their reservations
to the government the matter has
dropped out of public notice in the
east. It has not become uninterest-
ing in the west, however. Here are
II, 100000 acres, some of which is
as fine land as any in the world to
be thrown open for settlement-an
area larger than the state of Massa-
chusetts-an area out of which farms
for 10000 families can be carved
an area much larger than that of
Oklahoma and much of it better land.
Intending settlers are awaiting with
great impatience for the treaty that
has been signed by the requisite
three-fourths Of the Sioux to receive
the ratification of Congress, and for
the proclamation of the President
declaring the lands to be opened. It
may be that this will not be done
until next spring.
The remaining Indian lands in the
Dakotas are divided into six reserva-
tions: Standing Rock, Cheyenne Riv-
er, Lower Brule, Crow Creek, Pine
Ridge and Rosebud. These are in
sets Of two, one at the northern end,
one on the eastern border and the.
other on the southern edge of the
late Sioux Territory.
The relilquished lands are to be
sold to settlers for the first three
years at the cost price-$1.25 per
acre; after that for two years at Is
cents, and the remainder at not less
than 80 cents.
The opening of these lands will
give great impulse to South Dako-
I'd. heretofore the pOpulatlOn mas
been largely concentrated at the
southeastern corner of the Territory.
Henceforth the population will be
scattered over a wider area and no
doubt in few years railways will
be built, and towns will spring up
that may rival jamestown and Bis
marck.
The Dakotans ought to rename one
OF their counties, cut out of this In
dian land, and call it after Gen.
Crook. They have a Custer county
already, and a Sheridan. Let the
name of Crook be joined with theirs.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-08-26
The Opposition to Trusts.

The Iowa Republican Convention,
by its adoption of resolution favor
ing "the protection of American in
dustry when it does not foster trusts
or trade conspiracies,' has given
some voice to the growing public
sentiment against trusts which is be-
coming universal all over the country.
It has been doubted whether trusts
are fostered under protective tariff
any more than under a free trade
government policy. England is
full of trusts. They flourish also
in Austria and Germany. In this
country they have not all been or
ganized to operate in protected ar
ticles. But the Sugar Trust and the
attempted Salt Trust were examples
of what might be done with highly
protected articles of commerce, and
the Iowa Republicans, seeing the
Ill A1lCu . WhGChCI vi hOO
these trusts were not directly the
outcome of protection, seized the
occasion to make positive declara-
ton against any such fostering infu-
ences.
There is nothing in the protection
theory to warrant any other course.
Protection is not desired for the ac-
emulation of wealth for the few,
but for the dissemination of wealth
among the many. The modern trust
is an organization to secure a mo-
nopoly. 1t is operated to produce
a given article of commerce at the
lowest possible price and to sell it at
the highest possible price. That is
the end for which it is formed, and
no other, 1t is intended to make
money out of the people. The pro-
posed Salt Trust illustrated distinct
ly how a trust might flourish under a
potective tariff. This was an Anglo
American Trust. 1t was proposed
that there should be no importation
of salt from abroad, to restrict the
manufacture here and to put up the
price to the highest point which the
tariff would permit. The same pro-
cess could have been followed if
there had been no tariff, but in that
case the wages of the American en-
ployees would have been reduced to
the level of European operatives.
The tariff simply gave a wider mar
gin of operations. The fact that un-
der protection a Trust cannot reduce
the wages of its employees to the
free trade level, demonstrates the
other fact that trusts and a protect
i've tariff are at war in an important
particular. The trusts cannot Sc
cure the lowest price of production
in the world in this country SO long
as protection keeps up the price of
labor. The Trust wants free trade.
The Iowa Republicans have recog-
nized this antagonism and put them
selves on record as at war with
Trusts. Graphic.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-08-26
A Single-Tax Experiment.

The advocates of the single-tax
theory will have an opportunity In
North Dakota to demonstrate the
merits or defects of their theory
when carried into practice; and the
experiment will be watched with no
little general interest.
1t would not be fair to say that
the plan incorporated in the new con-
stitution is strictly that of the single
tax men; but it would seem TO be
sufficiently so to afford a good op-
portunity to judge the theory by the
practical workings of a system en-
bodving some of the features of the
single-taX scheme.
The new constitution taxes all
property equally and uniformly, with
an exception in favor of cultivated
land. 1t cannot be assessed any
higher than unimproved land similar
ly situated. Users of land will not
be taxed on the increased valuation
given it by their industry; and idle
property that is awaiting ''the un-
earned increment will pay the same
taxation as improved land.
This system was adopted upon the
supposition that it would prove a
powerful means of stimulating the
rapid improvement of land and the
settlement, even if it fails as a whole,
may lead to some wise improvements
or notifications in existing systems
of taxation in other states.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-08-26

The first meeting of the Worlds
Fair finance committee offered ample
earnests of the wisdom and zeal with
which the great undertaking will be
entered upon by New York. One of
the most distinguished finacers in the
country submitted plan whose SIM
plicity, directness and comprehensive
ness will surely commend it to the
public if it meets with the approval
of the committee to which it has been
referred along with the numerous
other plans which had been received
by the Mayor. This plan shows
proper respect for the wealth, dig
nifty, public spirit, enterprise and in
dependence of New York by suggest
ing that no application be made to
Congress for money, but only for
the moral support which will come
from National recognition, and which
is necessary in order that the enter
prise be accredited to the other ma
tions of the world. New York is
rich enough to give the Fair, and
should not be among the cities who
will petition Congress for the Worlds
Fair and an appropriation. n.-Iribatne.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-08-26

The Argentine Republic seems des-
ned to play brilliant part in South
american progress. In the item of
|orn alone, that country last year
|hipped 445, 900 tons 10 Europe and
lis year it will send 100000 tons.
At the present rate of increase the
population in 10 years will amount to
900, zoe. The new element is
hiefy Italian, and the future of a
latin Republic on the Western Con-
! Fnent will be eagerly watched by
|ociologists and students of history
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-08-26

The conviction of Sullivan marks
stage in the progress of civiliza-
on The Roman Empire would
laughter hundreds of gladiators in
be circus to delight equally the
rave senators, the tender women
|nd the rabble of the metropolis of
ne world In our fathers day and
our own, great crowds, unhinder-
i, have followed the principals of
lmous fights, and no law interfered
nth their public display. Now we
Pc Sullivan, the last of his race.
united out of the ring into the coun-
y jail, like Il vulgar chicken thief.
his is the last of the old gladiatori-
circus. In our day the thing is
nished. The Greek and Roman
oxers fought with iron knuckIes that
Nley might more surely kill their op-
Onents. The fight to finishing
nockout is now ended forever, and
he iron knuckles are replaced by
padded gloves, and the deadly con-
Jest becomes safe game of skill.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-08-26
A Matter of Importance.

The following letter from MIR. f. A. Woodbridge,
the proprietor of Spring Hill Stock Farm, Vergen-
mes, VT, is worthy of record. Mr.. Woodbridge Is
the owner of large stock farm and proprietor Of
the imported thoroughbred Percheron Stallion
'sFavori' the winner of several first premiums az
the Vermont State Fair. AS IL thorough going
horseman his opinions of weight in any matter
touching the care and treatment OF that class OF
stock. Concerning DIR. Miller's celebrated SPAWN
Ointment he says:
SPRING HILL STOCK FARM,
VERGENEEs. VT, April 27th, 1859.
Props. City Drug StOre:-
L have repeatedly used DIR. Mller's SPAWN Oint
upon cases of SPAWN and ringbone with entire
and in cases of swinney, with proper treat
ment, it has proved the most efiicatious remedy
ever used. Without detailing the history Of any
particular case, unhesitatingy say that DR.. Mil
iers SPAWN Ointment is not only the best prepara-
ton in the market for the cures IL is advertised TO
effect but that is the only SPAWN and rinRbone cure
worthy of the name that have ever used, and this
includes several liniments of more less repute.
/ cordially recommend IL to brother horsemen as
remedy of value. Very truly, #. A. Woodbridge.
Manufactured by THE City DRUG STORE, Ver-
gennes Vt. and sent by mail on receipt of sl ls4y
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-08-26

Deafness can't be cured by local application, as
they cannot reach the diseased portion of the ear
Ahere Is only one way to Deafness and that is
Dy constitutional remedies. Deafness is caused by
an hiiamed condition of the mucus lining of the
eustaehan tube. When this tube gets infiamed you
nave rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and
Wheh 1t Is entirely closed. deafness is the result,
ana unless the inflammation can be taken and this
restored to its normal condition. hearing will be de-
stroYed forever; nine case2 out of ten are caused
Dy catarrh which is nothing bnt an inflaued eondi-
li"h % the mucns surfaces. We will give one hun
uieu dollars for any case of deafness, (caused by
eatarrh), that cure by taking IIall's Ca
tarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free. f. j. Cheney
& Co., Toledo, o.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-08-26
RLRANS COUNTY MONITOR
PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY
GEO. Fl. B. a < G,
BAR gTON, VT.

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N5O A YEAR. II not paid in advance $500 n year.
.lscribers living outside of Orleans or Caledonia
.nnties, SI.75 per year.
Keep subscription in Advance. Remit by Post
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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-08-26

s'Hail to the Chief and ''See the
'onquering Hero Comes" were the
efrains of the band with which a
'arty of John L. Sullivan's admirers
bet him last night on his return from
mississippi. Nevertheless Sullivan
b a criminal, so adjudged by the
burt, and sentenced to years i'm
,risonment. He has come back un-
IN the operation of motion for ar
st of judgment pending certain
egal procedure on his behalf, and is
lnder bail. Unless a higher court
nling sets him free, of which there is
title or no prospect, Sullivan must
3 to Jail or become a fugitive from
nstice. 'sHail to the Chief" and
See the Conquering Hero Comes"
\ Fould not sound so well in front of
be Mississippi prison.-Neao York
Fraphic.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-08-26

In the Forum for August Mr.. A.
/. Bartlett discusses ''the transfor-
hation of New England" referring
b the displacement of native New
Englanders by foreigners not in sym
Pathy with New England or Ameri-
an institutions and ideas. Mr.. Bart
ett deplores especially the immigra-
ion of French Canadians, who en-
Aeavor to maintain their distinct ma
ionality and language and he urges
be compulsory teaching of the En-
Dish language in all schools and the
tbolition of French parochial schools.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-08-26

Who says the world is not growing
better? This past week has brought
us the end of a barbarism which
Christianity first attacked in the days
of Constantine, and which is now ex-
terminated, except as it fingers in
the black concealment of midnight
hours. Our days are better than
those of our fathers. The Governor
of Mississippi stands high on the
shoulders of the governors of thirty
years ago. His Christianity has
clearer sight of right and wrong.
We hope that the Boston Pilot,
which has had some tender eXculpat-
ing words for John L. Sullivan, will
rejoice with us in this victory of law
and ChristiaDity.-Christidn Union.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-08-26

A change is finally to be made IN
the Bureau of Statistics of the Treas
ury department. Colonel William
f. Switzer, the antiquated democrat
from Columbia, Mo-, has held office
through nearly six months of the re-
publican administration, but his sue
cessor has been chosen by Secretary
Window in the person of ). G.
Brock. of Missouri, who ran for con-
gress in the last campaign against
William III. Hatch, in the 1st Mis-
souri, district. Major Brooks ap-
pointment will probably be announc-
ed within few days. He is staunch
republican and a man of high charac-
ter and ability. Colonel Switzer has
evidently learned of the uncertainty
of his present occupancy of the office,
for he explained to-day to conf
Dental friend that the following
words used by the Rev. DE-. Talmage
in the introduction to a recent SER
mon, exactly expressed his senti
ments "Whence came we? We
know not. Whittier are we going?
We know not. We are here"
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-08-26
AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION.

The new short course Iu Practical Agriculture oft
the University Of Vermont mh State Agricultural
College will begin September lli 1852, Free luI
tion. No Laboratory Fees.
For Information address
w. w. COOKE, Prof of Agriculture
90 .30 nrUIfNuTuNt w.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-08-26

Produce men are feeling very blue
Yer the prospect of an exceedingly
Dor season. The late heavy rains
I've caused even greater damage to
|fpps on Long Island, New Jersey,
pelaware and New York States than
FAs at first expected. "All produce
lht grows in the ground has been
|amaged from p to % per cent"
I'd a large commission merchant
His morning. ''For instance, the
'ehch crop is very poor on account
the rain. You can't buy to-day
basket of perfect peaches in New
Dirk. The watermelon crop has
'een injured, and the musk-melon
'pp has been almost wiped out.
Ne potato crop will be short fully
8 per cent, the corn crop % per
Eht, and tomatoes, apples, pears
"a other fruits of garden and or
|Afrd will prove less than any sea-
IN for 10 years. The loss to far
4H RS and commission men alone by
'f late heavy rains is estimated to
|'n punt to 1000 times the damage
|phe to property, roadways, etc. 1t
|li run well up into the millions.
An ch of this is money directly paid
1t for labor and fertilizers, and the
|alance the loss of the partially ma
bred crops.'
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-08-26

The statisticians are figuring over
he future population of this country
n the basis of present growth--S S.
!. Loomis of Washington predicted
be result of the census of 1880 with
5000 of the actual figures. His
stimate of the results of the census
p be taken next year is expressed in
hese figures-67, ,25O, 900, an in
lease of over thirty per cent in the
st decade. Another worker with
cures taking thirty per cent. AS
be ratio of increase, shows that if
is kept up until 1890, there will be
II 100000 people in the United
hates. This would be two and one
|hlf persons to every acre of our area,
pa may well give rise to speculation
" to how they can ali be supported.
n course, the ratio of increase may
II ininish; immigration will certainly
M off as the country fills up. But
Ven 4 more conservative estimate
fll give philosophical statesmen a
erious problem over which to ponder.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-08-26

HOMGOPATmsT, CRAFTsnURY,V VT or
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