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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-10-02

Will the devil be able to stand Bur-
chard's "Rum, Romanism and Re-
belion?"
If he can't what's to hinder him
kicking him out?
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-10-02
THE
[|LONDONDERRYslsS I
HENRY M. SHANKs, PUBLISHER.

Terms, 9l.OO Year, Strictly in
advance. Persons outside of Windham
County who receive the paper in single
wrappers must send 10 cents in addition
to pay for wrappers and postage.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-10-02

Copies Of this paper can be obtained
at Carpenters Neacs Rooms IN Brat
tlebOrO.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-10-02
strength.

Mrs Bingo-You know we ladies are
anxious to do all we can toward build
ing the new church, so each one of us
has agreed to deny ourselves the privi
lege Of new gown.
Mrs. Kingley- How self sacrificingl
Have you subscribed
Mrs. Bingo-Oh, yes; I got the money
from my husband the first day.-Clothier
and Furnisher.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-10-02

ss-Entered at the PostofRce at So. London.
as second class matter.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-10-02
Sitter John. Editor.

FRIDAY MORNING. OCT. 2, 1891.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1891-02-02
worse again-Judge Humphrey

so long, is worse agaiu.-Judge Humphrey
is gaining.
The funeral of Mr.. C. Lombard was
held at his late residence Sunday, Jan. IS,
Rev. j. L. Farrow officiating.
Isaac Gage and wife celebrated their
34th wedding anniversary by the marriage
of their only child, ALA, to James Shores,
Jan. 2Sth.
sheffield.
Will Smith has closed his school in
Stannard.
Mrs. NJ. Atwood is failing Chas.
Chesley is sick.
About fifty attended the Ladies' Aid
held at Mrs. M. P. Jenness.'
Dudley Burnham and wife have been
visiting relatives in Hardwick and Wood
bury.
The 4th quarterly conference of this
conference year will be held at the M. L
church next Sunday, Feb. 8.
Rev. 1. p. Chase is better and expects
to be able to resume his pastoral labor In
Westfield and Lowell before long.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. e. Phillips visited their
daughter aud other relatives in Hardwick
last Week.-Mrs. Clara Bean from Mon
roe, N. II. is visiting in town.
sutton
To get tight boot on, grease your
heel with Brussels soap.
The North Carolina party start next
Wednesday.
There is an unusual amount of sickness
about town of late.
f. A. Holmes, wife and clerk went to
West Burke Thursday to attend Miss
Flora Davis wedding.
The friends of Rev. Mr.. Royal gave
him donation Wednesday last which
ammounted to nearly fifty dollars.
Mrs. Thomas Sturgeon has bought
Mrs. Whipple's millinery goods. She
will do both millinery and dress making.
Rev. Mr.. Church is calling on his new
parishioners. There was an oyster sup
per for his benefit Friday night which re-
allied twenty dollars clear Of expenses.
WheeIOck.
Robert and James Dow are home from
Concord, N. III.
Hiram Eastman has gone to Victory to
work.
E. f. Kelley, a long time resident of
this town, died Jan. 20, in his SOth year.
Leon Garland OBLIGATED for Rev. j. c..
Nelson Sunday. He was off attending
quarterly meeting.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1891-02-02
Boston Market.

BUTTER-Trade is dull, while receipts
are increasing rnd the market is weak.
Western extra creamery, % to 2sci fan
cy, well-known marks higher; 6rsts, 81
to 22c; factory choice, Is to l9c; N. Y,
and VT, extra cmry, % to 2sc; n. Y,
and VT, dairy, good to choice, Is to % /;
East cmy, good to choice, I6 to 26c.
Those are receivers prices for strictly
wholesale lots. Jobbing prices for I to
&c higher. CHEEsE-The market is quiet
but prices are firmly held. Northern
choice, l015 to lie; Western choice, 9is
to loo; sage, l0l9 TO lie. EGGs-The re-
ceipts are increasing, and as trade is duh
prices are weak. Eastern extras, pc 4;
fancy nearby stock, higher; firsts, 25 to
26c; extra VT. and n. H., %; Western
first, % to 26. Jobbing prices lc higher.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1891-02-02
Probate Business.

Hearings for week ending December rs.
John Keir appointed guardian unto
Nellie E. Paddleford, minor, Craftsbury
o. A. Bemis appointed guardian unto
Frank Paddleford. minor, Craftsbury
Abbie A. Clark appointed Administrators
of Frank E. Clark estate, Newport. Geo.
A. Ware and c. b. Metcalf commission
ers.
Z. w. Buchanan appointed administra-
tor of Hannah w. Evans estate, Brown
ington.
f. NJ. Blanchard appointed administra
tor of ID. w. Blanchard estate, Newport.
II. S. Root ahd c. G. Goodrich commits
sioners.
Evelyn Alden appointed administrator
of Sarah X. Alden estate, Barton.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1891-02-02
Barton.

It's economical-Brussels soap.
The scholars are preparing exhibition
exercises.
Charlie Worthen of Hardwick is in
town on visit.
The town auditors will meet at the town
clerks office on Friday, Feb. 6.
The Chautauqua meeting will be held
at the printing office, this evening.
j. w. Batchelder was away some even
ings last week, blowing his cornet.
The saw-mills in the village are getting
quite heavy stock of logs in already.
The measles are having very general
run in this vicinity, but the cases average
mild.
Burt Vance of Albany has come back
to resume his place in the Percival & Bald
win upholster shop.
The donation visit for Rev. Mr.. Lewis
and family was pleasant affair, with net
proceeds of $3.50 or more. Thanks to Flor
la friends for liberal contribution.
Mrs. Hadlock, mother of Mrs. L. N.
Randall, who has been dangerously ill for
some months, is very low at the present
writing.
David France, a teamster who was
drawing granite, got foot badly hurt
by being damned with big stone one day
recently.
Mrs. p. L. Webster was called to Gov
entry on Saturday on account of the dan
gerous illness of her mother, Mrs. Geo.
Chamberlin.
Grout Camp, S. of ", will hold a mas
querade promenade at Opera Hall, We'd
nesday eve, Feb. 4. Masks for sale at Fl.
c. Pierces.
January went out with smile. The
whole month has been an agreeable one
and very favorable for out of door bust
ness purposes.
The popularity of the two leading jour-
mails. the ORLEANS COUNTY MONITOR and
Boston Weekly Journal may be known
from the fact that the MONITOR has club
bed almost $50 Journals into this section
of the state; the number of Mirror and
Farmers is 16O, with large numbers of
other papers. 1t has been no small job to
do the work occasioned by this club
bling arrangement, but we have saved our
subscribers several hundred dollars.
Ar. Cowles has decided to move to
Newport, and himself and family will
leave here soon for that place. Mr.. Cowles
finds that a more convenient place for his
business and will move his music goods
into a new set of rooms in the Tuck
building that are being fitted up for him.
We much regret that he and his family
go away from us; they are very excellent
people, useful in the community and in
the church. The good wishes of all will
follow them.
See our advertisement of the Hardwick
Granite Co. This is the old H. r. Mack
business, Mr.. Mack's increasing business
having made it necessary for him TO take
in new partners. The firm consists of
Mr.. Mack, long favorably known in ali
this vicinity, Mr. Sullivan. a practical
stone cutter, and Mr.. Rowe,an experience
ed salesman and agent. Mr.. Mack will
now give more time to local business.
During December he sold 81 900 worth of
monuments I'm this county. He is always
reliable, and his work is done satisfacto-
rily.
Frank Labor who was at work for DIR.
Skinner numbering up on the lodges east OF
The lake, had narrow escape the other
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1891-02-02

Nice California Raisins 10c h., IL lbs.
for sI.OO; new Figs 1Oc a b.; Dates,
Prunes, Oranges, and Lemons at Owens.
Cash paid for butter and eggs and
dried raspberries at Owens. Would like
some trunk butter, for which 1 can pay
a good price. 5lf
Ask your dealers for Lamoille crackers,
and be convinced they are the best. Now
for sale at q. w. Simpsons, f. S. STRAIT
ton & Sons and A.Paddock'S, CraftSburY,
and elsewhere. At
Is cents added to the price of the
MONITOR pays for the weekly Boston
Journal, one year. Offer open to all Yer
mont subscribers. sl.95 paid at this
office or paid to any postmaster to for
ward to us pays for both papers one
year.
G. A. Dow is selling three crown raj
sins for 10 cts. per h. 1t
WANTED.-To exchange new or sec
ond-hand seweng machines for cash or
for I6 inch or feet wood. J. ]. Hill,
Barton.
Nearly one hundred exquisite speci-
mems of Partisan Furniture, representing
famous pieces in the Paris Exposition
last summer, have been imported and are
now on exhibition and for sale at Paines
Furniture Warerooms, rs Canal street.
Boston.
II. c. Pierce has few Diaries for
1891, which he Is selling at reduced pri-
ces. Call or send for one.
The selectmen of Barton will meet at
n. NJ. Scott's office, Owens block, Thurs
day, Feb. 5, at 10 O'Clock a. m. to settle
claims against the town. 1t is especially
desired that everyone having a claim
against the town should present it on
that day.
Millinery at Mrs. E. J.. Barstow's that
must be closed out before March 1st. A
very little money to secure a stylish hat
or bonnet new line of art materials,
also stamping and dressmaking done.
Owens block. SO
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1891-02-02
BIRTHS.

In Newport, Jan. 20. a daughter to Mr.. and Mrs.
ID. 4. Stetson.
In Derby, Jan. IS, son to Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Norris.
In Derby, Jan. 25, twin boys TO Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Fisher.
In Derby, Jan. 2s, daughter TO Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles FAIR.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1891-02-02
DIED.

In Greensboro Bend, Jan. 25, of scarlet fever,
Lulu, only daughter L. S. and Ella Collins aged
years and months.
In Barton, Jan. 2s, Mrs. Rosalnda Baldwin,
wife of the late Asa Baldwin, aged rs years, mos
and II days.
In Cheney, Kansas, Jan. o, Mrs. Annie Il. (Skn.
ner) Randall, wife of John l.. Randall, formerly of
this place.
oBITUARY.--Mrs. Mary P. (Adams) Cobb who has
recently entered into the that remains for the
people of God" was among the oldest residents Of
this town. Herself and family closely ident
fed with the interests of the place for many years.
Her. father, DR.. f. w. Adams, prominent physi-
clan of his time, removed here from Stanstead with
his wife and two beautiful daughters; Eliza who
afterward became the wife of A. &. Robinson Of
this village (both now deceased) aud Mary r., the
subject of this sketch. The personal beauty, en-
gaging manners, poetic temperament and ardent
affection for her friends, made her general favor.
lite in society. She married T. G. Cobb, a most
worthy gentleman, and reliable business man
he died some years ago. her five children only
two lived to maturity. Ellis A. and Freddie w.
grew to manhood in their childhood home; the
former was of the finest musicians in the coun-
try and after leaving here became a leader in
musical circles and cashier of the I'd National Bank
in Bennington, W.T. which position he occupied at
the time of his death which occurred in his old
home. The remaining was by ability and edu.
cation fitted to adorn the highest positions. OF fine
personal presence, talented, genial, his aims and
aspirations were high. But his ambition was
brought to naught by i'll health and he too, came
home to die. or late years, broken down by sick
ness, loneliness and sorrow, Mrs. Cobb has seemed
to her friends almost fail the flowers Of which
she was passionately fond; but she still retained
her interest in all that went on around her. The
Cong. church and Sunday school of which she has
been a member for many years, the books and
friends especially those who by reason Of misfor-
tune of any kind needed sympathy and aid, 70 the
last retained hold upon her affection. She out
lived her family, but she did not survive her use
fitness.
''God calls our loved ones, but we lose not
wholly what he has given. They live on earth in
thought and deed, as truly as in his heaven.
Cow.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1891-02-02
ST. ]. q l. C. R. R.

HARDW ICK-EAsT-6.oO m; 1919 m; Isl p
m. WEsT-9O4 m; 4.55 p m; 1852 m.
EAST MISUNDERSTANDING a m; 1O.5S a IN
500 In. WEsT-s.55 m; 4.46 p m; 80 p IN.
GREENSBORO-EAsT-6. m; II 10 am; 500 p
IN. WEsT-s.46a m; 437 m; 40 III.
WAIDEN-EAsT-7.23 m; I1.30 a m; $40 In.
wEsr-s.25 m; ZIG m; 6-12
WEST DANVILLE-EAsT-7.45 m; 40 m !;
s.IIpm. WEsT-s.14 IN; 4.O4 m; $50 m.
E-EAsT-S.o5 IN; IL 81 IN $50 m.
WEsr-s.O5a m; 3.55 m; 5.35 m.
ST. JOUNSBURY-EAsT-s. SIS m; II ISpm; us
pm. VEST 35 a m; 3.25 p m; AS pm.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1891-02-02
Special @ntifEs.
Kemp's BaIsaun Did IL,

Homer, n. Y, Mar. IA. Four years ago took a
severe cold ordinary cough remedies would not
help me. gave up my business "a grocer), my
medical adviser told me to take kemp's Basam,
the great lung medicine. L took several bottles (,
il cured me and without doubt saved my life. 1
grew stronger and went to work again. 1 recon
mend it to an my friends and will always praise a..
Gratefully yours, A.. NJ. kibDe. For reference
First National Bank, Homer, ~. Y.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1891-02-02
M ARRIED.

At Barton, JAM 81, by Rev. ID. A. Mclean,
John b. Lumsden, and Nettie S. Patch, both OF
Stannard.
At Island Pond, by Rev. j. N. Walker, Sidney
ford, p. @
At West Burke, Jan. 9, by Rev. T.. N. Granger,
Walter j. Avery of Newport, and Miss Flora n.
Davis of West Burke.
At Derby, Jan. "a, by Rev. N. w. Wilder LOOM
is S. Miller and Lucinda l.. Hunt, both of Derby.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1891-02-02
PROBATE COURTS.

Probate Courts will be held on the second and
fourth FRIDAYS of each month at the Probate Office
in Newport; and on each Thursday preceding the
second and fourth Fridays of each month, at my
office in Barton Landing and ut F. w. Baldwin's
Office in Barton, the Second Monday of each
month"; Oh. AUSTIN, Judge.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1891-02-02
nucKLEN,s AnNrcA .ALrr.

The Best Save In the world for Cuts, Bruises.
Sores, Unccrs, salt Rhcum. Fever Sores, Tettcr.
Chappcd Hands, Chilblains, Corns, aud abb skin
Eruptions, and positively curos Piles, oil uo pas
required. Itis guaranteed 90 give perfect sntisna.
Ion or money refunded. Price % cents pcr boR
as-For sale by ~. G.. Pierce, Barton.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1891-02-02
North TrOY.

!
Samuel Mcclellan has moved from
Newport back to his farm on East Hill.
George Day has gone into the meat
business in connection with his grocery
business.
The Village Improvement Society gave
an entertainment on Wednesday evening
at G. A. R. hall.
George E. Hulburt of Province Hill,
slaughtered calf last Saturday that was
just nine months old to day, that dress
ed 528 pounds.
Frank Stone, who has been living at the
''creek," has rented and moved into H.
The 'tCoons, "a local negro company ARE
to give their entertainment at Troy in
Aiken Hall Tuesday evening, Feb. 10.
We understand that Sidney Coburn of
Barton, is to again become a resident of
his village, and is going to work for
Parker & Hunt.
At hearing before Justice Bailey a
fellow named Brownson from Fairfield,
Il
The fine was five dollars and costs,
amounting to $11'97.
The Ladies of the Baptist society will
give an orange tea at the residence of
Mrs. Milo Lewis mkt Wednesday after
noon and evening Feb. 4.
On Monday, Feb. 9th, 10 O'Clock a. m.
the town officers of Troy will meet at
G. A. r. hall to prepare town affairs for
making annual reports. All people who
have claims should present them for set
Element.
WeStheId.
Mrs. B. Trumpass, who has been visit &.
ing in Chicopee, Mass, has returned
home.
Mrs. E. II. Hitchcock and Miss Stella
Gilman are quite i'll. Mrs. Homer Walk
er is better.
The jurYmen drawn for the coming
term of county court are James Boutwell,
and Thomas Gilbert.
Miss Mary Root has closed her school
in district No. f. Guy Farman closes his
school on the North Hill this week.
DR.. Gould of Newport was recently
called to see E. H. Miller, who has been
very sick. Mr.. Miller is now improving.
Edwin Courser has rented his farm to
Will PEG of Lowell for five years. PEG
pays $3.50 and one half the taxes. He
takes possession soon. Simon Hitchcock
burgh.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1891-02-02
Local. NDVERTIsING .

Short advertisements, notices, announcements
ards etc, will be inserted in this column at two
euts a word first we elk and one cent a word there
fter. This must be prepaid advertising. No
narge for ention fads running m othercOlumns
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1891-02-02

American genius has given to US the
moving machine, liver pad and wire bus
tie, and last but not least Brussels, the
economical soap.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1891-02-02
/ Am, R,R,-PASS, DIVISION,


NEWPORT-SoUTH-T.10 m; LOS p m; AS
D m;(al0.lO M; l0.40 p N; 12.10 IN.
NoRTH-(aS.45) m; (a5.0O) m; S.45 "a m;
(al2.45)p m; (a4.35) p m; (a6.S5) p m;
$50
COVENTRY-SOUTH = 40 = N; (a4.25) p H.
WORTHLESS m; 6.24 p
BARTON LANDING-SoUTH-7.3O m; *l.2O p
m; 720p m; lilo m. WORTHLESS p
m; H4I9 p m; GA m; e.1Op m.
BARTON-SoUTH-7.44 m; 1.S2 p m; AS m;
II.14pm 1887 a m. NoRTH-t3.1S IN
4.26am; 1910 p m; 4.o7 m; 600 m;
s.56p pm.
SOUTH BARTON-SoUTH-7.55 a m; sos p H.
MORRILL, SO m; 5.4s IN.
SUTTON-SoUTH-s1O m; $50 m; NORTH
ll.44 m; 5.35 p m.
WEST EMBELLISHMENTS m; SIS m;
Hap m. NoRTH-11.37 IN; 5.2S p IN;
s.26 pm.
LYNDONVILLE-SoUTH m; 2-12 p m;
5.45 p m; lis a m; 1910 p m.-NoRTH-
23s m; 3.S5 m; 11.17 IN; 327 M
5.00pm; $40 pm.
tDOes not stop
STOPS only for passengers to from connecting
roads.
IStops only to leave passengers from Concord and
below.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1891-02-02

In Greensboro Bend, Jan. rs, of scarlet fcver
Lulu, only daughter of L. S. and Ella Collins aged
years and months.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1891-10-28
scHAFzR AND ropoLoBAMpo.

Touching the complaint that the EAGLE
sent the gentleman from Harvey county
now running for Office in Sedgwick
county, off to the socialistic colony ol
fopolobamp0 in old Mexico too uncere.
m0niOusly and without warrant, we de-
lire to say that the EAGLE did not 60
outside of Mr.. Schafer's own declara-
ilon, made under oath, that he intended
to take himself and family TO reside
there: himself, his family and all his
possessions" were his own words, as the
following affidavit, published in the
EAGLE at his own request, fully shows;
WICHITA, Kan, Aug a, SOL
70 the Edtor of the Eagle
DEAR SIR-In this mornings EAGLE ]
notice an article hea led Don't Go TO Top
Olobampo." tiIat i so full or miSrepresen-
iations that have made the enc osed affi-
lavit in hope that you will publish it..
Very respectful ly yours.
CHARLES ScHAFER,
Deputy ResIster If Deeds,
State OF Kansas, Sedgwick County, ss
Personally appeared before mr, clerk of
the district court in and for Sedgwick
county, Kansas. Charles Schafer, deputy
register OF deeds for Sedgwick county,
and whom | have known for over twelve
years, and who is known as truthful and
reliable who after being duly sworn de-
poses and SAYS: That in the Daily
EAGLE of Aug. a, 1891, there appears an
arilcl- headed 'DJn't Go TO T0pol0bampo;'
that said article contains untruths in
such number that 10 defense of the col
oy a d of truth, he is constrained to
ula~e this oath that he has letters from
members of the colony totally refuting
the statements made in the above men
TONED article, one of his correspondents
being a person well knO~n in this com
munity, namely, Hon. William Ross; that
OF his own knowledge (he being Que of the
in the Kansas Sinaloa Invest
ment company. he know 8 that the -four
shipped 10 the colony is not the stuff the
article mentioned claims but is a good
hrst-class flour; that the Mr. Hoffman and
some others mentioned in the article
above, have made no money out of the
colony, bur on the other hand are money
out; that all the colony are paid alike, to-
wit: 50 On per diem in the credit checks
Ot the colony. and no one, no matter what
his occupation, receives more III N an
other; tnat he has letters aud document
ary evidence to show any who wish to
read. that the heat has not exceeded 100
iegrees in any day during June, 1891;
hat water was used out of
wells some fifty feet in Depth that is By
SUCH perso as Hon William Ross afore-
aid prom lunced good; that that part
which says that the colony deals in spirit |
lalism i false in every particul If, as Mr. |
Owen, the lea Ter, is a Quaker, and all the !
est believe as they deem best and are not |
Dteriered with, AND FURTHER THAT THE |
AFFIANT INTENDS HIMSELF TO 60 TO RESIDE /
THE COLONY IN THE NEAR FUTURE. TAX /
NC WITH HIM HIS FAMILY AND POSS ESSIONS. |
CHARLES SCHAFER
Subscribed and sworn to before ME this |
4th day of August, 1891.
SEAL w. w. AYRES
;lerk OF Cne District Court of Sedgwick !
county, Kansas.
| would 20 more into details. but am
fraid my statement is already too long /
nd takes more room than you might wish |
0 give. C. 5.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1891-10-28
HUMAN MEANNESS
From the Atchison Champion.

rum NuS <AtSA4Soh N4AahAPioh@
1t is a humiliating truth that there is
something in our common human nature
original sin or brute Inheritance
which makes us take a certain enjoyment
in other peoples troubles. We do not
really desire that any great catastrophe
shall Overtake our fellowmen, but some
how a good many of US secretly hope
that if there is any great catastrophe we
may be there-undamaged-to behold it.
There is curious strain in human ma
ture which makes most people interested
in seeing the people fight, Even in
drawing rooms, a certain considerable
prop rtion of the conversation deals
with the faults and follies and Il-for-
tunes of the neighborhood.
We can all of us understand the small
girl who looked with a good deal of pity
in her face at the picture of Daniel in
the den of lions, and answered, when her
mother told her that the lions didn't
really eat Daniel, that she wasn't sorry
about Daniel. she was only afraid that
when the big lions in the foreground
jumped on Daniel they wouldn't leave
any of him for the poor little lion behind
them in the corner.
Ills pItNdleHI propensity 10 CuJOf lHS
quarrels, the misfortunes, the chickering's,
the squabples. the rows Of other people.
and TO feast on social carrion crops out
in many ways. 1t shows itself at prize
fights, and in the eagerness with which
the majority of people deyour the news
paper accounts of all forms of brutality
and bestlality; IN the readiness, even on
the part of the so-called best people in
the community, 10 listen to and rehash
slander, gossip and the berating Of their
fellows; IN the haste with which news
papers whose chief stock in trade Is to
publish all the mean, vile things that can
be said of human beings are read.
The Police Gazettes of the country and
all similar publications. whose mission Is
10 parade the worst side of human na-
ture. have more readers than all the re-
Iigious journals in the country. The fact
Is, that no newspaper has ever been pub
llshed vile enough TO entirely satisfy the
pruient taste of the average reader. Peo-
pie as rule are excessively and abnor-
mally fond of viieness IN almost any
form, and they fairly gorge themselves
ON the frallties, weaknesses, meanneSses
and faults Of their fellow men.
And vet. notwithstanding this undeni-
able fact, there are here and there per-
sons who doubt the depravity Of human
nature.