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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1891-04-13

The late Senator Hearst's widow,
in applying to the California courts
for letters of administration, esti-
mates his estate at $40, 200,
which is much less than he was pop
ularIy supposed to be worth, but is
nevertheless enough to make his fam
lily comfortable for the rest of their
lives
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1891-04-13
The Value of Alaska.

When Alaska was bought there
were many who believed the United
States was throwing away 2,7O0,0 900
of good money. Alaska was regard
ed, as the Philadelphia Times says,
as a region of glaciers and inacces
sible mountain ranges, with some
fish not worth catching and a little
timber that would not pay the cost
of marketing. 1t was thought that
its possession carried with it some
strategic value, but there were few
who believed that the bargain was a
good one from a pecuniary point of
view.
A recent census bulletin, however,
controverts all these ideas. The val
ue Of seal skins since 1867, the year
in which Alaska was acquired, has
reached $33, 100000, and of other
furs, 100000; a total for output
Of $40, 100000. The salmon and
cod fisheries have netted $4,000, 900,
and the gold mines, $4,000,000;
making the total product of the terri
tory in the twenty three years $685.
100000.
Whatever may befall the seal fish
cries the income from the salmon and
cod fisheries is likely to be much
greater in the future than in the past.
The rivers fairly swarm with sal
mon, and that the Columbian river
and its tributaries are becoming de-
pleted the cannaries are moving to
Alaska. The cod fisheries of the
Pacific coast are only in their infan-
cy, but they are known to be very
valuable. About 100000 annually
is taken from the gold mines, an out
put that is likely to increase with the
decline of the gold deposits in Cali
fornia. There is a vast extent of
goll producing territory in Alaska
awaiting development.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1891-04-13

The tunnel disaster, brought on by
the neglect of wealthy corporation !;
the New Orleans lynchings, brought
on by secret assassinations the Pitts
burg massacre, brought on by labor
riots-are horrible evidences that
life is being held too cheap in this
country. These are, moreover, only
episodes of a similar type that have
extended over series of years.
There must be a halt and a recon-
struction of popular sentiment and
opinion by which it shall become the
unwritten as it is the written law
that a human life is the dearest thing
on earth.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1891-04-13

The growth of Masonary in recent
years is regarded as phenomenal.
There are now said to 65O .OGO mem
bers in this country, and in New
York state alone the growth during
the past year has been 5000.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1891-04-13

HAPPY HosIERs.-Wm. Timmons, postmaster of
Idaville Ind, writes Electric Bitters has done
more for me than all other medicine combined, for
that bad feeling arising from kidney and liver
trouble" John Leslie, farmer and stockman of
same place, says: ''Find Electric Bitters to be
the best kidney and liver medicine, made me feel
like man. j. w. Gardner, hardware
cant, town, says: Electric Bitters is just
the thing for man who is all run down and don't
care whether he lives or dies he found
strength, good appetite and felt just like he had
a new lease oflife. Only soc. bottle. at IL. c.
Pierces drug store.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1891-04-13

Major Mckinley has accepted the
invitation to speak in New York City
at the annual banquet of the Ameri-
can Protective Tariff League, which
takes place at the Madison Square
Assembly Rooms on the 29th inst.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1891-04-13
ORLEANS COUNTY MONITOR
PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY
GEO. II. B. a < G.
BARTON. vt.

TERHS-WuEN PAID STRICTLY IN ADVANCE
$50 YEAR. II not paid in advance $500 year.
Subscribers living outside of Orleans or Caledonia
counties, sI.T5 per year.
Keep subscription in Advance Remit by Post
Oaicc 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 50, notify US of error by postal card.
Rates Of Advertising made known on applca
tion. All cuts must have metal body.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1891-04-13
GOV. PAGE REPLY.
HyCle Park, IT., ADTiI

Hyde Park, IT., Apru s, 1891.
My Dear Senator 1t is with feelings
of sincere regret that [ receive your favor
of the 9th inst. rendering your resigna-
tion as senator from Vermont. 1 pre-
sumo that your decision is irrevocabe; !;
but did 1 for one moment suppose that
any words of mine would tend to change
your expressed determination, it would
be labor to which [ would earnestly ad-
dress myself.
l wish, in behalf of the people of Yer
mont, whose interests you have so long
and faithfully represented, to convey to
you the expression of profound regret with
which your letter has baen received, and
to assure you that, in severing your Of
fetal relations to the state, you do so en-
joying that full measure of gratitude, re-
spect and affection to which your long
and eminently distinguished services en-
title you. 1 have the honor to be
Your most obedient servant,
CARROLL S. PAGE.
Hon. Geo. T. Ednunds, U. s. s.
Washington d. c.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1891-04-13

HIS IGNORANCE Cost Me S150.-I was sick ahed
for three months. Tie doctor said 1 had P1olap-
sus Uteri, which untrue. He didn't try to cure
me but wanted to make $1.50 every day. My
uncle is IA druggist, and he told to turn the doc
tor off and try Sulphur Bitters. I did SO and five
dollars worth of Sulphur Bitters cured me of gen.
eral weakness and debility Mrs. S-Neso Haven.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1891-04-13

Chow TO CURE ALL SKIN DIsEAsEs."-Simply
apply "Swayne's Ointment No internal medicine
required. Cures tetter, eczema, itch, all erup-
tions on the face, hands, nose, &C., leaving the SKIN
clear, white and healthy. Its great healing and
curative powers possessed by no other remedy.
Ask your druggist for Swayne's Ointment.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1891-04-13

Stated by II. B. Cochran, druggist, Lancaster, Pa.
Have guaranteed over 300 bottles of fBurdock Blood
Bitter fpr dyspepsia, stomach, bilious attacks,
liver and kidney trouble
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1891-04-13
resting Maple Sugar.

The experiment station is receiv-
ing so many samples of maple sugar
for analysis that it seems necessary
to make some statement of the work
it is now doing in this line. The last
congress passed law giving boun-
/ ty of two cents a pound on all sugar
testing so degrees OF over by the po-
/ lariscope. AS our farmers have had
no experience with the polariscope
and have no means of knowing how
much their sugar will test it is natur-
al that they should turn to the eXper-
iment station for help. Consequent
ly we have received q flood of sam
piles for the last few months. 1t
soon became evident that there was
an urgent need Of doing something
more for the farmers than could be
done by analyzing these single sam
piles that came in without any histo-
ry. 1t is necessary to know not only
how much sugar sample contains,
but especially: How shall syrup be
handled to make a sugar that will
test so degrees by the polarlscope?
1t is to answer this question that the
station is now working.
1t is a we'll known fact that as sy-
rup is boiled down the temperature
rises. AS a thermometer is cheap
and easily used, it has seemed best
to make this the standard for the
farmer Pure water boils al PIP de-
grees, sap fresh from the tree the
same, but as the sap thickens to sy-
rup the temperature increases at
about 226 degrees it forms syrup
nearly like that ordinarily sold in
the market, and by the time the tenn
perature reaches 238 to 240 degrees
the whole mass will crystalize into
cake sugar. At 226 degrees the syr-
up will not test so degrees by the po-
lariscope, and at 238 degrees, if well
made, it will test more than this.
Somewhere between these limits is
the point we wish to find where the
sugar will test q little above so de-
grees. But as this point varies with
the way the syrup is handled, its pur-
ity, and the time of the season, it
will be necessary to make large
number of analyses to determine the
limits of these variations. The sta
ton has collected over 100 samples
this spring, and will more than dou-
BILE this before the sap ceases to run.
These samples will be labeled with
their history and analysis, and exhib-
tied at the county fairs in the state
next fall. 1t is hoped that in this
way it will be possible to show every
sugar maker in the state what he will
have to do to draw the bounty next
spring. w. w. COOKE.
State Agricultural Experiment
Station, Burlington, April |.
Try Gold Medal Sarsapanlla combined with red
clover,) the popular remedy.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1891-04-13

Including two pairs work harnesses, pair collar
and hamc driving harnesses 10 single driving har-
nesses-Or all have on hand at that time. These
are harnesses that have made myself from good
oak leather and can warrant perfect. | seco nd
hand small, cook stove, set O-lb scales, 30 lbs
Farnsworth Condition Powders. A lot of blankets,
robes, whips, collars, haltcrs and everything in my
shop. TERMS-Sums over $40, six months time
with good notes. J. W. FLETCHER.
WIN. l.. BARRows, Auctioneer.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1891-04-13

Said noted man of 60 years, ''my mother gave
me Downs Elixir for coughs and colds when I was
a boy.''
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1891-04-13

The resignation will be a surprise
to the people of Vermont and of the
country. While it had been rumored
for some time that the senator had
thoughts of surrendering his office,
it was confidently hoped that he
would favor the wishes Of the people
of Vermont by remaining in the SEN
ate where his influence has been pow
erful and his services most eminent.
1t is a fact, probably, that he has had
from time to time solicitation to go
on to the bench of Supreme Court,
and it may be possible at this time
that President Harrison is desirous
that he take place on the Bench. If
he goes out of the senate it will not
be an easy thing to find a man who
now or hereafter can make his place
good. All eyes will naturally turn
toward Secretary Proctor, and it is
presumed that the Secretary, should
he desire it, will be the man selected.
Had the resignation come from Sena-
tor Morrill,, the choice, locally consid-
cred, would naturally have fallen to
some man in the second congression-
al district. Governor Page states
the expressed feeling of all Vermont
ers when he says it is with Esincere
regret that the resignation is made.
How's THIs?-We offer One Hundred Dollars
reward for any case of catarrh that cannot be cured
by taking Halls Catarrh Cure F. j. Cheney &
Co-,Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney
for the last 10 years, and believe him perfectly hon
orable IN all business transactions financially able
to carry out ally obligations, made by their firm.
West Truax, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. Testimonials sent free. Price 75c, per
bottle Sold by all nruggists.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1891-04-13
Telegraph Operators
ATTENTION!! i!
A Member of your Fraternity
Speaks.

Mr.. WILCOX has for years held the re-
sponsible position of operator at Rochester
Union Depot, which is junction for four
railroads.
ROCHESTER,, n. H., Nov. is, 1890.
DANA SARsAPARILLA Co. -
Hessrs. i wish to tell you what DANA'S
SARSAPARILLA has done for me by taking "A
month vacation. and using the Sarsaparila three
times day.
When / went away the first of October
couldn't sleep nights work days. WAS
nervous, had no appetite, and felt all tired out
from morning until night. Had no ambition 20
work. My kidneys were swollen and ached 80
that | was unable to sit down, or lie down, and
take any comfort. So thought IL about time 20
take a rest and see if / could obtain help.
| bought two bottles of DANA'S SAltSA-
PARILLA, and three weeks from the time com
menced to take it, / had gained ten pounds My
back greatly improved, and my nervousness
had left me- / could cat as much any well man
ought to eat And best of all no ache pain
comes to disturb my nights rest take DANA'S
SARSAPARILLA every day, and it has done
wonders for me, and saved me lots Of expense
from doctors.
remain, hastily,
CHAS. A. WILCOX,
". L. Telegraph Operator.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1891-04-13
Farm For Sale.

The farm known as the Asa LOvcluud place stu.
ated on "Burton Hil, so-Callcd, m Grshuruh, We
miles from Barton village and 2l miles from lfus-
burgh village, contains 10 acres Of land suitably
divided into moving, tillapo and pasuwge. M
has "A large apple orchard and sugar orchard of
OF 1900 trees and good sugar apparatus. Buildings
and fences are comfortable. NV reason for selling
is Used up In the army and can not carry on mY
farm. Price low and terms reasonable. Fot=crrlnu
given any time.
1922 WILLIAM Is. STILES, irishurgh, W.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1891-04-13

Hon. Geo. Z. Edn1unds, L. S. s.
Washington, d. G.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1891-04-13

1 heifer calf eight months old, shote, hors
eight years old-weighs $50 lbs-a good drive
and worker, buggy wagon nearly new, sleigh,
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1891-04-13
SEED OATS.
Good Seed Oats for sale at my place in rasburgh.
1920 ALBERT AIGER.
AUCTION f!
3 GOOD YOUNG COWS,

will sell at auction, TUESDAY, APRIL 2
1891, at l o'clock, p. m, at my shop in Barto
Landing. VI
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1891-04-13
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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+ QUERIES AND ANSWERS.

E. 3. S., Helena-To direct you as TO
the selection of suitable occupation is
not in our power. Your own tastes and
inclinations, and the advice of friends
to whom your abilities are known should
guide you in the matter.
Florence, Cincinnatti-We would adj
wise against your placing too much stress
upon the young mans attentions. His
expressive chances and apparent devo-
ton upon the occasion of your first meet
ing would.seem too ardent to be genuine
and to partake of filtration rather than
true love. If be is actually "smitten''
and wishes to win your affections, he will
continue his addresses, and follow them
up with a proposal of marriage.
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SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 1891.

Speaking of the railroad companies
the Montgomery Argus remarks: "They
say that if we are willing to sit in such
places as are given us at the theatres,
that we must take like fare when we get
on wheels. Well this is true, we do
crowd into those peanut galleries of our
own free will often taking ladies with us
and then are surprised at receiving SINH
lar treatment when travelling" It
certainly must seem very funny to a
railroad man when he sees the people
who are making 80 much fuss about
separate cars, 90 Of their own accord into
"Jim Grow" gallery and SIT there. con-
tentedly, in the company of vagabonds,
loafers and harlots, gazing at some third
rate performance.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1891-03-28

'Don't'' Book for Girls is the title O.
the latest production of the facile pen O.
the talented R. G. o. Benjamin of Sar
Francisco, Cal. It is small volume but
contains much that is good and no young
lady should be without it.
A second installment of 'Some Famil-
lar Letters by Horace Greely'' will ap.
pear in the April number of Lippincott's
Magazine. This is a remarkable series
of letters written to an intimate fir end
and are revelations of sincere and
noble character.
In the Easter number of the New
York Ledger, issued March 81. Mrs.
Amelia Barr starts "A Sister to Esau," a
Scotch serial Mrs. Frances Hodgson
Burnett contributes eight Little Prln-
ces" George Bancroft. DR.. Felix o.
valid, Wilson de Meza, Amy Randolph,
Jean Kate Ludlum, Anna Shields and
Helen M: North also contribute.
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design is chaste and beautiful, and Is
probably the hardsomest thing in maya
zine covers yet seen. It was chosen aft
er competition which included nearly
one hundred designs by well-known ar
lists. 1t is sometimes q risky expert.
ment for a popular periodical to change
its old, familiar front, which gets to be a
trademark; but the publishers of The
Domestic evidently are not afraid, % and
think it eminently proper that a maya
zine of fashion should change it's dress
occasionally.
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The Globe-Democrat says: "The
readiness with which the force bill was
traded off for free coinage in the Fifty.
first Congress is suggestive of the ease
with which the tariff could be sacrificed
for silver next year." This is part Of
it's argument in favor ofthe Republicans
agreeing to small amount of tariff re-
form."c In fact the G. D. seems to be OF
the decided opinion that the Republi-
cans should swallow the Democratic
platform bodily and is itself setting an
example of how it can be done with ease
and dispatch.
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Fun, misunderstanding improp-

Fun, d-Exceedingly improp.
er.
d. E. S., ittsfeld-Consult a dentist
or you may lose your teeth.
E. F. S., West Superior-Eckstein
Norton University, Cane Springs, KY.
Matte, Piqua-The lock of hair is
brown. Your writing and spelling are
very poor.
D. D. D., Shelbyville-The prices for
tull'grown Scotch terriers range from s.
to $25; puppies from SIS to SIS. --
Ella D., Topeka-The mandolin. 9TH
er and banjo are now all three played
by ladies belonging to good society,
many being skilled performers on the
last.
Melanie, St. Louis-1. Sixteen is too
young Tor girl to take the responsible.
ties of married life. 2. No. 3. Con-
suit your mother as to the proper length
of your dresses.
Boy;::Athens asks-1. Are boys be-
tween the ages of sixteen and eighteen
ever afflicted with consumption? 2. Is
the disease always sure death to one af-
f1icted? l. Rarely. 2. No.
A. L. g., Nashville-Prio to 1885,
Texas was part of Mexico. In April
of that year she declared her Independ-
ence and adopted a flag with a single
star hence the name, Lone Star State.
Reader, Lancaster, asks-Which is
the proper way for married lady to sign
her name? Answer. She should use
her husbands name and initials while
he is alive-as Mrs. John Jones not
Mrs. Mary Jones. -
Little Lottie, Louisville, asks-Does it
make a girl look ungraceful to have her
corsets laced too tight? Answer. Yes,
and tight corsets are ruinous to health.
No woman can be perfectly healthy who
wears them. Better discard them en-
tirely.
,. u. NJ, Louisville - Love letters
should never be exchanged except be-
tween betrothed lovers, and even under
these relations, illusions to family affairs
of a personal character should be avoid
ed as much as possible, and senseless
gush, and slsng phrases excluded in toto.
The adage, "There's many slip betwixt
the cup and lip" is but too often veri-
fed in betrothals broken at the very
church door, and letters of ridiculous
or unseemly nature become dangerous
property in the hands Of vindictive ex
lover. Not infrequently finding their.
way through the courts to the press, to
the great amusement of the public, and
the modification of the writer's. Hence
a love-letter, however afectionate, should
be guardedly worded.