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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1892-01-11
JUST FOR FUN.


Advice is valuable chiefly when it
makes a man mad enough to follow
his own ideas.
The man who growls because he
hasn't found his level has probably
failed to do his level best.
He-Do you belong to the Psychical
Society? She-No; but sometimes go
out on my brothers. machine.
Leary-Stin waiting for your ship
to come in, eh? Weary-Oh, they've
come. Whole fleet of 'em. All hard
ships.
stYou can walk across the Brooklyn
bridge for nothing now.'' 'EBut isn't
that pretty long walk to take for
nothing?"
If the sun had nothing else to do but
to shine on the righteous, it would
hardly be worth while to rise as early
as he does.
Little Brother-Is Boston an old city?
Little Sister (who has been there)-
Deed, it is. Why, the streets are bent
most double with age.
He (seriously)-Do you think your
father would object to my marrying
you? She-I don't know; if he's any
thing like me, he would.
Bishop Gullem-So you think Heav-
en- is like Boston, do you? Mrs. B.
(from the Hub)-Oh, of course not ex
actly; I don't expect too much.
'Maudie, would you want to marry
a man with a title?" ooh, I don't know;
if he had title to several good apart
ment- houses, [ shouldn't mind.
Bronson-It takes nine tailors to
nike man, you know. Chappe-One
tailor is enough for me. Bronson
You misunderstood me; I said a man.
There are said to be nearly six thous-
and pieces in a modern locomotive
especially when the engineer fails to
see the rear lights on the train ahead.
A tailor was startled the other day
by the return of a bill which he had
sent to an editor with notice that
the manuscript" was respectfully
declined.
Butcher How would saddle of
mutton suit you, ma'am? Miss Batch
em-Very well, but let it be a side
saddle, because it is for my sister and
myself.
Mrs. Wickstaff-I thought you were
not going away until next week. Mrs.
Bingo-I didn't expect to, but my hus-
band told me yesterday that he had
boil coming.
Teacher (to dull boy of the class
Which New England state has two
capitals? Boy = New Hampshire.
Teacher-Indeed! Name them. Boy
Capital N and III.
You'll drive me into my grave with
your demands for money, said Sleek.
Then you'll have to give me s150more,
goods are very expensive.
Unsatisfactory Shopping Place. The
daughter Here is Bigg, Stock & Co.'s
great store. Let's go in. Mother-No,
no, no. No matter what we ask for
they will be sure to have it.
Judge-You have already been pun
ished many, many times, I see. Ac-
cused (modestly) Yes, your honor;
but please don't forget that I have
also been several times acquitted.
Visitor-The wind seems to shake
that scarecrow over there little. I've
noticed it culver two or three times.
Mr.. Suburb-That isn't a scarecrow.
/ That's the hired man working for for
tY dollars a month and board
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1892-01-11
JOHNNYS COMPOSITION.
THE CAT.

THE CAT.
be cat is a very interesting animal.
is a small fur dog that meows, and
whiskers and several other things.
has four paws-two fore paws and
behind ones-and a tail. He has
Ia known for many years, two of
having been said to be on the
where he must have been tied
or what would have become of the
]? Cats don't get to be cats until
are a year old, when they stop
be- kittens, which they are born as.
Akes a kitten several weeks to get
eyes open, if he doesn't get drown
before that time, and he scratches
N he is mad. My father says cam
hsed to be cats, but got their backs
one day and couldn't get them
N again, and SO became camels.
ver heard a camel meow, but I
bose they can, because they can
most anything, having seven stom-
IS and going many days without
Len.
lie dictionary says a cat is carniv-
lis quadruped, but that does not
nd like a cat. The old Egyptians
q to be very fond of the cat, treat
him like a member of their own
lily, and making mummies out of
Of
nmies still live. They used to
g people for killing cats in Egypt,
ause the cat was supposed to be
FED animal, being a sign of the
bn, probably because they are gen
Ply out all night. We have cat
ned Tom, and he has six kittens,
fch he washes their face every day
! like me.
bats never fall out of anything with
| landing on their feet, which is why
fr feet are so soft, and they have to
killed nine times before they die,
sometimes they don't even then.
by eat meat when tame, and when
ID they cry like a baby until some
BY comes to see what is the matter,
D then they eat him, which is fatal,
b teaches people to mind their own
|iness, and not go seeing what 9TH
peoples children are crying for.
NJ cats eye is a very queer thing,
king like slot machine all day,
} an agate at night, seeing bet
in the dark than in the light, like
|ches Therefore they are said to
friends of witches, and some peo
don't like them on that account,
1 do.
The two best cats that ever lived
|onged to Dick Wilmington, Mayor
London, who went out West and
led lot of rats at a dollar head,
took the money home to his mas
to get to be Mayor with, and Puss
Boots, who stole his masters clothes
q ate a giant, thereby making his
ster owner of the farm and hus-
nd of rich girl, whose father died
d left it all to her.
IIy cat don't do anything like this,
he gets there just the same, and
very gentle to my little brother,
o pulls his tail and doesn't have to
sh he hadn't.
Altogether 1 don't know what we
ould do without cats, especially
,se that like to have them lying
,und just as we do. Yours truly,
JOHNNY.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1892-01-11

There are great multitudes of lowly
les lived on the earth which have
name among men, whose work no
|n ever records, but which are well
own and unspeakably dear to God.
/ ey make no noise in the world, but
needs no noise to make a life beau
Ful and noble. Many of Gods most
| tie MT ministers are noiseless. How
emily the sunbeams fall day by day
big upon the fields and gardens, and
It what joy, cheer and life they diff
pc! How silently the flowers bloom,
id yet what sweet fragrance they
bit! How silently the stars move on
their majestic marches around Gods
Fone, and yet they are suns or
brldsl So Christ has many earthly
wants, who work SO quietly that
ley are never known among men as
brkers, whom he writes down among
5 noblest ministers. They do no great
|ings; but they are blessings, often
Fnes, perhaps unconsciously wher
Ter they go.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1892-01-11
q Bad Cold

If not speedily relieved may lead to serious
issues. Where there is difficulty OF breath
ing, expectoration, or soreness of the throat
and bronchial tubes, with a constantly irri-
tating cough, the very best remedy is Ayers
Cherry Pectoral. 1t removes the phlegm,
sOothes irritation, stops coughing, and in
duces repose. AS an emergency medicine,
Ayers Cherry Pectoral should be in every
household.
''There is nothing better for coughs than
Ayers Cherry Pectoral. / use no other
preparation Annie S. Butler, 169 Pond ST.,
Providence, r. ].
& suffered severely from bronchitis;
but was
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1892-01-11
CURED BY

Ayers Cherry Pectoral. It saved my life."
Geo. B. Hunter, Goose River, N. S.
''About year ago took the worst cold
that ever a man had, followed by a terrible
cough. The best medical aid was of no
avail At last I began to spit blood, when
it was supposed to be all over with me.
Every remedy failed, till a neighbor recon-
mended Ayers Cherry Pectoral. l took
half a teaspoonful of this medicine, three
times a day, regularly, and very soon
began to improve. My cough left me, my
sleep was undisturbed, my appetite re-
turned, my emaciated limbs gained flesh and
strength and, to-day, thanks to the Pectoral,
I am well man.''-H A. Bean, 2S Winter
ST., Lawrence, Mass.
Ayers Cherry Pectora|
PREPARED BY
Or. J. C. AVER & CO., Lowell, Mass.
Sold by all Druggists. Price 81; six bottles, So
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-08
virginia Notes.

Dr. James A. Reid. near Liberty Mills.
Madison county. will raise over 5000 bushels
of wheat this year.
The new freight depot of the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railroad Company at Lynchburg
will cost $4,000.
Daniel Crigler wealthy farmer of Madison
county. his wife and five children top the
scales at the l. 750-pound notch. and several
Of the children are not yet fully grown.
Aleading member of the Virginia Farm.
ers' Alliance expresses the opinion that the
Peoples party will not poll 5000 votes in
Virginia aud that the new party will draw Oh
as many Republican as Democratic votes in
this State.
The Winchester Leader. edited by Nr
James Wrigman, Jr.. has been sold 10 Mr.. f.
III. keiter, OF Chambersburg, Pa.
Mr. Charles Powell. well-known Cattle
dealer of Loudoun. dropped dead at his home
near Leesburg Wednesday.
Mr. George Triplett. Of Round Hill. Fair.
fax county on Monday shipped t. the Wash.
ington market 800 dozen early roasting ears.
Mr. William X. Alexander a candidate for
Congress IN the Winchester district. on an
electoneering tour IN the northwestern part
of Frederick county last week determined h.
try his hand ia the harvest field. and although
II had been many years since he lad done
such work he led the field as GRADER for say.
eral hours.
party of Masons from Marion. Wytbe-
vile and other points are now at Egglestonis
Springs where grand chapter encampment
will be held during the week for pleasure and
Masonic instruction.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-08
SUNDAY TIMES ART SUPPLEMENT.

THE TIMES HAS JUST MADE ARRANGE
MENTS WITH SEVERAL DISTINGUISHED
ARTISTS BY WIGHT CAN PRESENT ITS
SUBSCRIBERS TO THE SUNDAY TIMES
WITH A SERIES OF HANDSOME PICTURES
IN COLORS. THE ARTISTS ARE NOW AT
WORK on THE DESIGNS, EACH OF WHICH
ALONE COSTS goo. THE FIRST. NOW IN
HAND, Is A REPRODUCTION FROM THE
FAMOUS PAINTING. THE STORM" AND
WILL BE READY FOR FREE DISTRIBUTION
TO SUBSCRIBERS TO THE SUNDAY TIMES
JULY l7rB. ALL THESE PICTURES WILL
BE WELL WORTHY OF A FRAME AND A
PLACE on THE HOUSEHOLD WALL.
EVERY SUBSCRIBER IN THE CITY AND
COUNTRY WILL GET THESE FINE WORKS
OF ART WITHOUT COST.
IF YOU DO NOT SUBSCRIBE SEND IN
YOUR NAME AT ONCE.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-08
THE MURDER AT GOSHEN.
THE PROBABLE CAUSE or THE DEED.
The Ofncsrs Of the Law Arc Making very
vigiIant Search. Hut the MURDERER
Has Not Yet Been Identified.

LEXINGTON. Va, July Especial. Tine
foul murder Of J. Granville Leech at Goshen
il still shrouded in mystery. 1t he's created
the greatest sensation that has been known IN
this country since the Brownsburg tragedy OK
two wears ago. and the whole community Is
interested in the pursuit OF the murderer
who. 10 all appearances. has escaped. Inc
murdered man. a widower OF fine personal
Appearance. was said TO have had acquaint-
ances and warm attachments unknown to the
<ociety in which he moved. He was certainly
not popular amongst his extensive business
acauaiDtances, but had no enemies. Inc ON
GERS conclude that his death rests at the hanus
OF q rival. and believe there is Dehiah
in the case The supposition OF pro1i-
nent official who has Just returned rom
The scene IN that Leech might nave oeeh
killed while filling an engagement NJ the gaze
in the road three-quarters OF a mile from LIS
brothers house. His horse was tea 10 ,no
undsrbrush seventy-hve yards from the gaze ag
and IL was there that bis bat was iouhu; ho
umbrella was found at the gate. "hlch was
snfficieutlv aiar 10 admit of the entrance OF d
horse His body was nearer the house; inis
fs strenethened by the fact that be ieIt hlS
brothers house 10 the face OF thfeaeo"inS
storm. which would ahofd MN un e..
cuse 20 return within al houi. ne
business called him in the direcuon
Of Lexington. where he had engagements. not
onlv in court then in session, but WITH p pr;
vate individuals. Mr.. Leecns wealth VIZ
permit of the expense OF detective IN tne
case This is positively denied by the OH
GERS. but the detective is probably now al
work. The county court has committed the
estate OF the murdered man to the sherln i9f
administration. and search for VIII VII VIII
be made tomorrow by Deputy John l.. VII
son. in whose hands the matter Is placed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-08
Appointed 10 West Point.

LYNcHBURG. VA. July Special. Claude
ii. Miller son of Mr.. Il. G. Miller, has received
from the War Department his appointment
~ a cadet at West Point. conditioned on his
passing successfully the preliminary examina-
ton by officers Of the army. He is ordered to
report at Fort McHenry on March 1. 1s93 for
the examination and if he is successful ne is
required to report at West Point on June Is.
1888.
Mr.. Julius Kraus. who broke both of his
arms at the time OF tie great accident in
which Mr.. Winston lost his life last week.
has decided TO bring suit fer damages. Ford
X Ford are his attorneys. They have not yet
investigated the matter sufficiently to decide
as 10 whom the suit will be brought against.
DIR. j. S. Felix chaplain OF the Lynchbure
Home Guard. will preach the annual sermon
TO the company at the First Baptist church
Sunday morning at IL o'clock
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-08
Death of Prominent Merchant

DANvLLE. Va. July Especial George
w. Taylor. prominent merchant of North
Danville. died to-day after lingering illuess
He was IA native of Danyille and had been
engaged in business for many years
A strong fight will be made in the meeting
of the county Alliance at Chatham tomorrow
to commit the Alliance of Pittsylvania county
TO the Third party. II is said that bare ma
jority of the delegates from the subordinate
Alliances who will compose the county body
are in favor e the Third party.
The campaign was opened here tonight
with a rousing Cleveland and Stevenson rat-
fcation meeting. The Academy Of Music
was packed with Danyille, North Danylle
and Plttsyivsnia Democrats: Speeches were
made by Mavor Elvson. of Richmond Ma
jor W. T. Sutherin. Judge Green and Colo
mel George @. Cabell. of Dsnville. and w. W.
Clarkson. of Pittsylvanis. The greatest en-
thusiam was manifested.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-08

Rut when Keller was twelve years old he
was performing in st. Petersburg with his
master. who used TO catch him as he swung
off a trapeze. One night he dropped Jules,
who fell fifty feet, striking on his legs and
back. and was taken home to die in the
"old mothers arms Instead of dying
Keller recovered a little of the sense OF
feeling in his legs, while the strength
which had been crushed out of them found
its way into his hands and arms.
For three years, however, the poor little
gymnast lay on his back, and as it was
necessary that he should work at some
thing be began TO study tailoring. But
oh. hated it, he says; Il used TO lie awake
nights and think how | might return to
nv beloved profession" He practiced I'M
ill he felt sure that his body would follow
unerringly the orders of his fingers. Then
be sought a public engagement and OBJ
tanned it on the strength of his banister
feat. This consists in his running up
stairs on his hands and sliding down
banister also on his hands, with his para
lived legs balanced in the air. OF all the
feats which Keller has since added to his
repertory, this first one remains the most
popular.
Keller is twenty-six years old, > feet 2
inches in height, and weighs 100 pounds.
His chest measures thirty-nine inches,
with five inches expansion. In composed
state his forearm measures twelve inches
and his biceps fourteen. These expand Pa
inches. The muscles of his arm are under
themost beautiful control, and the strength
of his prasp is incOnceiyable.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-08
There is more catarrh in this section of the

There is more catarrh in this section of the
country than all other diseases put together,
and until the last few years was supposed to
be incurabe For great many years doctors
pronounced it a local disease and prescribed
local remedies, and by constantly failing TO
cure with local treatment pronounced 1t in
durable. Science has proven cstarrh to be q
constitutional disease. and therefore requires
constitutional treatment Halls Catarrh Cure
manufactured by f. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo.
Ohio is the only constitutional treatment on
the market. IL is taken internally in doses
from 10 drops TO teaspoonful. Ii acts di-
rectly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of
the system. They offer one hundred dollars
for any case il fails to cure. Send for circu-
lars and testimonials Address
F. j. CHENEY d Co., Toledo. o.
e9-Sold by druggists 75o.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-08
A Military Excursion.

The Richmond Grays Company A, Captain
C. Gray Bosseux commanding, and the
Walker Light Guard. Company b. First regi-
ment, Captain Frank w. Cunningham com
handing. will Jointly give grand military
moonlight excursion on the steamer Ariel on
Thursday evening July 1lth. The proceeds
will be applied to the uniform fund. A full
brass band will be in attendance. and the ex-
cursionists will also be entertained with some
fine singing by large chorus. The members
of the two companies have formed themselves
into special committees to wait on the tables.
where select refreshments will be served at
city prices. 1t IS expected that this will be
the erandest excursion of the present season.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-08
Court OF Appeals Decisions.

WYrHKvIrLR. VA. July 7.-iSpecial. The
following decisions were rendered: Tyler. re-
eeiver. against Kelly, admlnlstrator. FROM
Judge Lewis.
Newberry against Shefiey, receiver: From
Smyth county. Decree affirmed. Opinion by
Judge Lewis.
Meade against Norfolk and Western Rail
road Company From Russell county. De-
cree affirmed. Opinion by Judge Lewis.
Hodges against Commonwealth. From
Franklin county. Judgment affirmed. Opin-
Jon by Judge Lacy,
Love, Devault a. McCamey against Hash.
From Bristol city. Decree affirmed.
Douglass ct ais. against Spoon. From
Rmyth county. Decree affirmed. Opinion
by Judge Lacy: Judge Fauntleroy dissenting;
Judge Richardson not sitting
Collup, &c. against Smith and wife. From
Smyth county. Decree reversed. Opinion
by Judge Lacy.
Penn, &c, against BahnsOn. From Patrick
county. Decree affirmed. Opinion by Judge
Lacy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-08
Ratification Meeting.

CONVICTION. Va. July 7.-lSpscial The
Democrats of Covington and vicinity held a
ratification meeting last night at the court
house under the auspices of the Allegheny
Democratic Club. There was very large
attendance. Addresses were made by Cap
tain James H. Bumgardner. of Stanton and
Mr. G. +. Moore. OF Clifton Forge
The postofice was broken into night before
last and robbed of 25. 900 80, 600 stamp
and everything of any value in the safe.
The thieves succeeded in opening the safe
without injury TO IT. In their hurry they
left box OF tools. No clue to the robbery
has been found as yet
The Hotel Intermont has number Of
guests from Richmond. among them Mrs.
Allen Tyler and children Mr.. Keene Lang
horne. Stephen Shelton. Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
Gruder, Mr.. G.. s. McAlpin.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-08
An Old Homestead Rented NJ A"''""

A, OLA Homestead Rented At Auction
TpvnrprcKsyuRG. Va, July 7.-lSpecial.l J.
.snowdenr fine farm on the Rappahan
mock river. few miles below the city. MAJ
been rented at auction for term Oh tnIe'
years 10 Mr. George W. Shelton az an annua
rental OF s6l0. 49,. ill., xvhe
graduated at Randolph-Maco College last
session. has been appointed junior preschei
Oh the Loudoun circuit.
The case of Policeman Gately. charged
with killing Charles Washington, came up IN
the corporation court. Judge, Norton OF
Alexandria. occupying the bench III the 40,
sence of Judge Wallace and was postponed
until the Septamber term.
Mr.. Robert L. Wright and Miss MARY =.
Jones. both Of this city. were married ias'
NIGHT at the residence OF Mrs. Roy Jones
mother Of the bride. Rev Rumsey oini'n-
son. Of the Methodist church, oihciated- =,
Mr. William V. Stone and MISS Amana "a NJ
Stevens. both Of this city. were married u, ues'
dev night at the Baptist parsonage by Rev.
DR.. 4. ;. runaway.
The Democrats of Spotsylvania county
have elected the following delegates to the
Congressional Convention to be held ia lap
pahannock.
Harris, alternate. 7
Jones. delegates; X. X. Charters. X. W. Bow
ling alternates. -, oil,
Courtland-J. F. Alsop. r. "; Colbert
delegates: b. F. Andrews, A. Is. Jones,
alternates.
BerkIey-Judge r. F. Waller. s. T. Cole
man delegates; w. W. Hall, w. r. Hart,
alternates.
Liungston-C. ]. Bolander. w. L. Day,
delegates; T. H. Twyman, W. S. Hicks, alter
mates. -,
DR.. II. NJ. d. Martin, of this city. met with
a painful ACCIDENT in Washington yesterday
while attempting TO board a train. He was
brought to his home here, and is now Improy-
ing.
Mrs. Julia Smith. relict OF the. late Bepjs-
min Smith, and mother of Mrs. Paul Hoyer,
of this city, died a few days ago at her home
in Spotsylvania county, in the lightweight
year of her age.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-08

Interesting Facts About kichmo"' o''''
zens aud other Matters.

rrt.r..tlrr Facts About Richmonos Ci''
zens aud other Matters.
n, o.oroe A. Taber and wife have returned
from Narragansett Per.
NJ, Nat Frazsr returned to the CITY yestei
day from trip North.
Mrs A. JEFF Vaughan and MIR. A. D.
Vaughan Jr.. are at Virginia Beach.
A. w povers. Jr.. and Mrs. Power
III, ~ ro.,,rnsd from a trip to Atlantic City.
cs.,.air II Redwood. OF Steamer Com.
sp, Nn and MIR. Ct. Watt Taylor. Dr.. are
both fast improving.
po,caman Forrest G. Bailey and Miss X. ~
Tvler we're married in Washington iast lue''
day. They are now at Virginia BEACH.
Mrs CAPTAIN Thomas c. Cunningham ano
I;.,1a Miss Lummie Lee Cunningham ha'e
been on trip to Hampton. Norfolk ana 'ne
seashore
Mr.. r. w. Anderson. Of the Male Orphan
Asvlum Academy. leaves this "eon ~
Waypesboro. Va, where he Will speno Tue
summer
The British steamship Imperial Princess
Captain b. J. Cox. from Newcastis-on-sn e
Tyne. entered yesterday to LOAD l'VOO 'on' VA
cotton seed meal for Liverpool. .,
The Finance Committee of the City Councii
will hold its frat business meeting at noon To-
The proceedings will be private as usual
The suit for defamation Of character, lnsti-
tinted lately in the circuit court by b. r. Perry
and wife against DR.. Parker. has been thrown
out OF court because no declaration was nie2
as required by law.
Mrs. MuIdowney was the wife of the late
John Muldowney. who was long an employe
in the light department Of the city %
funeral will take place from ST. Peters cathe-
dral this morning at $3.50 O'Clock.
William Jones. who worked on DR.. David
sons farm, near Laurel. Henrico county, on
the Richmond. Fredericksburg and Potomac
road. and who was shot on Monday. dled on
Tuesday from the effects OF the wound.
The Grand Army of the Republic Encamp-
nent will be held in Washington, beginning
September 2lst Phil. Kearny Post. OF THIS
city. will attend Ia a body. After the en-
campment is over 1t is expected that thou-
sands of veterans will visit Richmond and the
battle-felds.
The clerk of the hastings court yesterday
issued marriage licenses 10 the following
couples: John u. Wade and Matte }.
Vaughan, Richmond Harry l.. Bumgsrtner
and Adele J. Alexander. Richmond; John J.
Taylor (colored) Henrlco, and Lavinia D.
Vaughan (colored). Richmond.
Dr. A. Bryce and little daughter, Mil
dred. are in the city for day or two. The
Doctor is summering with his family at his
county home lear Buckner's. Louisa county.
and is devoting his spare time 70 the compile
ton OF his book on the Practice OF Medicine,
which will appear IN the early fall. The
Doctor has received an advance order tor
two thousand copies OF this work as soon rs
il can be issued.