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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1895-12-30
THE TWO M IVES.

The comparative strength of the ma
Britain, as shown by tabular state
ment for the year 1894, has been Civ
en-. The Army and Navy Journal now
gives us the following statement,
brought down to the present time:
Great Britain has in service so bat
tleships, II armored coast defence
vessels, % armored cruisers; a total
Of IS armored vessels, besides 10 bat
tleships and 4 cruisers building. She
has of unarmored vessels 1873 in SER
vice, viz, 81 protected cruisers, SO
cruisers, IA gun vessels and 81 torpe
do vessels, besides % protected cruis
ers, four cruisers and two gun vessels
building, in all % unarmored vessels
authorized and building. This makes
a grand total of PA vessels in COM
mission and ~ building, besides 189
torpedo boats in service and 50 build
ing.
The United States has in service, of
armored ships, three battleships, 16
coast defense vessels, one cruiser; un
armored vessels, Is protected cruis-
ers, 20 cruisers, eight gun vessels, two
armored vessels. We have building
five battleships, four armored coast
defence vessels, one armored cruiser
and nine unarmored gun vessels. This
is the comparison of the totals of yes
sells in service and building:
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1895-12-30
HARPER'S PERIODICALS.
ABBY M, Chamberlin's Will.

STATE OF VERMONT, DISTRICT OF Or
- LEANS, SIS. In Probate Court, held at
Barton Landing, in and for said District, on
the Goth day of December, A. d. 1895.
An Instrument purporting to ne the last
Will and Testament of Abby M. Chamberlin,
late of Barton, in said district, deceased,
being presented to the Court by Hon. j. E.
Chamberlln, the Executor therein named. for
Probate:
1t is ordered by said Court, that all persons
concerned therein be notified to appear at a
session of said Court to be held at the office of
of b. F. ID. Carpenter, in Barton, on the 18th
day of January, A. ID. 1896, and show cause, if
any they may have, against the Probate of
said will: For which purpose it is further
dered, that copy of the record of this order
be published three weeks successiyeIv in the
Orleans County Monitor, printed at Barton,
previous to said time appointed for hearing.
BY the Court-Attest
52-2 F. E. ALFRED, Judge.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1895-12-30
PROBATE COURT.

The following business was transacted
in probate court during the past week:
Elvina Young estate, Albany. M. B.
Chafev apnointed administrator and Den
mis- Mcclure and Frank Tenney, apprais-
ers and commissioners.
Abby M. Chamberlin estate, Barton.
Will presented for probate by j. E. Cham
berlin, executor therein named. Referred
to January 18th, 1896, at Barton Landing.
David I. Colley estate, Bloomington. E.
W. Dudley, administrator, presented his
account. Referred to January 18th, 1896
at Barton Landing.
Horace III. Hyde, spendthrift, Barton.
George w. Jenness, guardian, settled his
annual account.
J. B. Hovey trust estate, Albany. ]. E.
Cham berlin, trustee, settled his annual &C
count.
Alfred G. Clark estate, Glover. Admin
istrator settled his account. Decree of dis
tribution made.
P. G. Tarbox estate, Derby. Charles D..
Ward, administrator, settled his final ac-
count. Assignment to widow made.
Sophia Way estate, Barton. Administra-
tors inventory returned and accepted.
John Calderwood estate, Glover. APP
praisers' report returned and accepted.
Caroline Bailey, insane, Morgan. Nor
man Brown settled his final account, ward
having deceased.
Alvin o. Bayley, spendthrift, Morgan.
Norman Brown, guardian, settled his an
nual account.
VIM. F. Powers estate, Plover, Wiscon-
son, to wit, Troy. F. B. Hammond, ad-
ministrator, settled his final account. Or
der of dividend to creditors made.
Calvin Dunton estate, Charleston. Lii
cense granted administrator, to sell real
estate.
Olive ]. Allen estate, Craftsbury. APP
praisers report and accepted.
L. P. Carr, insolvent debtor, Derby.
Second and third meetings held. Assignee
settled his account, and order Of dividend
to creditors made.
Willard Harris estate, Newport. U. A.
Harris, administrator, settled his final ac-
count. Decree of distribution made.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1895-12-30
REED.

The following is from the Boston
Travellers Washington correspond
ent:
|. Speaker Reed occupies a unique
position in American public life to-
day. An avowed candidate for the
presidential nomination, he stands
out in bold relief before the voters,
| because of his position as presiding
officer OF the lower house. Let him
but make one misstep and he will be-
come the target for his party col
leagues who favor the ambitions of
his rivals in the presidential race, and
will be pilloried by the Democrats,
who hate him because of his frmness
and vigorous Republication.
Never before, at the opening of
Congress, has the path of the Speak
er been SO beset with difficulty. Di-
rector of great, unwieldly majority,
his first duty, the assignment of COM
mittee places, required the exercise
of high order of diplomacy. How
well he has succeeded may be Judged
by the fact that there have been no
heart burnings or petty jealousies as
result of the distribution. Mr.Reed
made very popular Santa Claus,
who, while he protected New Eng
land, did not fail in the conservation
of the vast interests of the remainder
of the country.
Next he was confronted by the
ultra patriotic message of President
who had been always a consistent
ultra conservative. A smaller man
would have sought party advantage,
but Reed rose above petty things and
put his strong hands to the pillow to
assist in the sowing of the seed of ma
tional pride and f-reliance-the
Monroe doctrine. This showed
breadth of character and lofty pat
riOtism.
Then came the Presidents financial
message, issued when the country
suffering from the rapacity of the
foreign bourses and the Tory specu-
latOrs at home. The message simply
pointed out the condition that con-
fronted US, without suggesting the
DRY to meet the emergency. The re-
sponsibility of providing relief was
thrown on the massive shoulders of
the Speaker. Calamity he shoulder
ed the load and his brain evolved the
bills which, when passed, will help to
tide over the crisis. It is Reeds
amendment to the tariff law; it is the
Speakers bill for bond issue, based
on popular loan. The tariff measure
will provide revenue for the running
expenses of the government: the
popular loan will provide for the
future stability of the treasury re-
serve.
Thus, then, at the opening of the
session, has the Speaker successfully
overcome three great obstacles, at
the same time demonstrating to the
country that he is fitted for the ex-
ecutive chair. He has shown firm
ness, diplomacy, financial ability and
statesmanlike breadth. 1t is simple
truth to state that Reed has grown in
the minds of the whole people in the
past few weeks. The question per-
picking his opponents is: Will he
continue to grow, Selling every op
portunity offered, or will he fall at
some great crisis and go down in de-
feat?
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1895-12-30
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
Estate of Elvira Young.

The undersigned, having been appointed
by the Hon Probate Court for the District of
orleans, Commissioners, to receive, examine
ana ADJUST all claims and demands of all per-
late of Albany in said District, deceased, and
all clalms exhibited in offset thereto, hereby
give notlce that we will meet for the purpos-
on tne 10Th Gay of Jan. and 18th day of June
neds' from O'clock, p m until O'Clock, m,
18th day of Dec, A d. 1895 is the time limited
by sad Court for said creditors to present
tnelr Grains TO us for examination and allow
Date 90 at Albany, VT. this goth day of Dec.
o. Dennis 4 sf MeGuIR;E Commissioners.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1895-12-30

Harper's Weekly
in 1896

HARPER'S WEEKLY is a journal for the
whole country. 1t deals with the events of
the whole world that are important to Amer
leans. In carrying, out this policy, in 1895,
Julian Ralph visited China and Japan, and
journeyed through the West; Richard Hard
ing Davis took trip through the Caribbean
Sea; the evoutions of the new navy were de-
scribed and illustrated by Rufus f. Zogbaum;
Frederick Remington presented studies of
Army and Frontier life; Poultney Bgelow
attended the opening of the Kiel Canal
In 1895 like attention will be given to every
notable happening. The chief events in art,
literature, and music and the drama will be
artistically presented. w. d. Howel1s, in the
department, Life and Letters, will dis
cuss in his interesting way books and the
social questions of the time. E. s. Martins
continued. The progress of the Transporta-
tion Commission around the World will be
followed, and CaSpar w. Whitney will con-
duct the department of Amateur Sport.
In 1896 will occur Presidential election.
In it's editorials and through its political car
toons the WEEKLY Will continue to be an
independent advocate of good government
and sound money.
In fiction the WEEKLY will be especially
strong. 1t will publish the only novel of the
year by w. d. Howells, and a stirring serial
of a Scotch feud, by S. r. Crockett The short
stories selected are of unusual excellence
and interest. In every respect HARPt RS
WEEKLY will maintain it's leading place in
the illustrated journalism of thu world.
The Volumes of the WEEKLY begin with
the first Number for January of each year.
When time is mentioned, subscriptions
will begin with the Number current at the
time of receipt of Order.
Remittances should be made by Post-office
Money Order or Draft, to avoid chance of loss.
Newspapers are not to publish this adver-
tisement without the express order of Har-
per Brothers.
HARPER'S PERIODICALS.
Harper's Magazine, one year, So 90
Harper's Weekly, 90
Harper's Bazaar, 90
Harper's RoundsTabIe, 90
Postage Free o all subscribers in the Unit
ed States, Canada, and Mexico. Address
HARPER & BROTHERS.,
II. o. Box $50, n. Y. City.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1895-12-30

knowledge that they have no show,
even with the votes of the two pop
ulists.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1895-12-30

Beecham's pills for consti-
patton 100 and 254. Get the
book at your druggists and
go by it.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1895-12-30

England has increased the person
mel of her navy each year since 1891
90, making the total force now 88, 1850,
an increase of II, $50 men in four years.
Tha total force of officers and men in
the navy of the United States is 49,
400, including marines.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1895-12-30
GEO: II. DAVIS,
NELSON Block, Barton, VT.

Our guarantee is like a Bank
Check-if your purchase does
not suit you, bring back the
goods and draw your money.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1895-12-30
A Drop in
The Bucket

is OF but little consequence!
But a drop Of 20 to 500 in the price of ,ShaWZs
is of much importance TO who is contemplating
a purchase
We have today reduced the price best
81 so Bearer lShaWZS toYSGOO. ON. Stock contains
q good variety of shades Call and see them.
eS.-sWe taking annual inventory of
stock and the odd lots viii be b1OU2ht 10 the front
and sold at greatly reduced prices; such odds and
ends of Christmas Goods, odd suits of CZothine.
OVezcoats, Fur Goats, SLIPPERS Underwear, Etc.
We are not going to den up and suck on. claws
from now until Spring; bit will he found at The old
stand hUStl12S for bHsI1eSS
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1895-12-30

Annual sales more than 100000 boxes.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1895-11-23
DEMOCRATIC PRAYER.
Continued from fourth pa ge.

shabby she can't go TO church we love
thee: though we are sinking deeper In
debt aud poverty is knocking ut the
door, and hunger is staring us ia the
face we love thee sill. When thou
signed the forfeiture bill thou promised
to work for the Interest Of homestead
settlers, TO open up government Ian DIS.
etc. hut tiny premises were simply wind
coming from the mouth OF a big bellows.
but s'lI we love thee. This shows our
great faith and love for thee. Our wives
and children We are willing 10 sacrifice.
even rs the Hindoo mother sacrifices her
offspring by throwing it under the
wheels VI the juggernaut. Oh. mighty
Cleveland. words cannot express our love
Tor thee. We love our party. too. WHAT
care about the many promises 10 made.
We kDow 1t promised free silver, and We
know 4; won't give IL TO Us. but We still
stick 10 the party. We know we said II
II did not do tie things IL promised To do
we would leave H. but we lied when we
SAID IL. We thought then We had some
manhood about US but we ain't. We
have no interchangeable III mighty
Cleveland, hast all the manhood aud in
dependence In the party. We are fools.
liars, lickspittles- mudslls. We have
nc business To want anything or TO say
anything Last year we favored free
silver and now we have to oppose 1t. We
favored IL then because we thought IL
was right We oppose It now. mos
adored master. because thon tellest Us
to. Amt we honey Of the first water?
Did ever dog serve his master more
faithfully? Did ever dog get less for il?
Oh, mighty master, we are ever ready 10
serve thee and party. All the pay we
ask is to be patted on the back by some
local politician and called coed Demo-
cfat. We amt got any sense. We don't
want any, only enough to vote the
ticket. 1t don't take any sense to be
good Democrat. What joyful thought!
We don't have to think. We don't have
10 worry. Our work is mapped out for
Us. AL that is expected Is Z. do what
W" are told TO do. We thank thee. oh
Cleveland. that we are Democrats. We
flanx thee for the panic. We thank
tiee Tor the hungry and Idle men and
women 10 The land. We thank thee f-r
low price. We thank thee for the banks
tlat have busted aud the tn .usands Of
busines, failures since thou hast come
into Sowsr. We thank thee for the rags
orr children wear. We thank thee for
The Clothes our wives need and cam get.
We thank thee for what thou hast not
done for the people. We thank thee for
all these tbinxs because IL 10 our duty Is
q good DemOcrat TO de 20 I, may he
"aRaiLst the graip." hut we will take |
our medsc ne. We will wsrk our wives
10 desth. stsrve our chllcrep. sacrifice ]
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1895-11-23

our homes. crurify liberty, and XIII pro-
perity. but vii, never go back on vac
dear o.d democratic party. and on thrl y.
our must adured Cleveland. Thou art
more account than all 81 us out together.
Thou knowest more than all Of Us. Cal
us fools; spit in our tac"s: wipe yuur t-"t
% US; we will love thee ali the NOR.
Anj now. our great political father. We
leave us in thy care. Do with Us as
thou wilt. Kick silver into tue middle
OF the next century; issue mere sonds:
establish state banks: foster trusts; 0rihe
congressman with patronage: ti@h when
ever thou wilt. aud hunt snipe when
ever thou carest 70. and we will indurs"
everything thou does. carry Cleveland
roosters. campaign torches. ami forever
more sing thy praise. Amen.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1895-11-23
MICHIG3MME AND SPURR.

Capt. George Hoes left Friday OF last
week for the Me>aha range.
f. W. Read IL Co.'s saw mill closed
down for the season last SATURDAY..
J. &. Dennely returned 10 West Su-
periOr Monday. after weeks visit with
his family at MicbiRamme.
u. y. Ycnng, prosecuting attorney Of
Marquette county. was in Michigamme
Monday.
Mrs. Alex DnIle left Monday for
Rhinelander. Wis, where she will visit
for several weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Wilson. OF Spur.
went TO Chassell Monday.
Born TO Mr.. and Mrs. joseph Lebeua,
Saturday last. "a daughter.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1895-11-23

Cottoa States an International EXPOSE
tion, Atlanta, Ga, sept. 18Th
10 Dec. 31st.
For the above occasion the D.. s. s. Il
A. railway has made the following rates
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1895-11-23

Tickets IN sale every day up 20 and
Including dec. 1851. 1898.
Tickets via Neyannee or Oh ,mpio''
will b. good for return passage until
Jarnsry Z, 1876.
Ticke,s via Msckinaw City good for
return twenty DAYS fran date ri sale.
For further information inquire OF
local ticket agents.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1895-12-21
. THE DEFEAT

year, ole woman, an dar's nuffin'll hurt
we in our own yawd."
Aunt Chloe eyed her liege with lily
disguised contempt fully minute, but
this did not disturb her husband in the
least. He smoked away, and she WIS
obliged to get the dishpan herself.
Uncle Eben laughed softly to himself
at the way she slammed things while
putting the cabin to rights for the
night. AT last Chloe said:
Use er goin' ter bald, I is, an wants
we ter dump dat cohn cob, and put out
de light" then she proceeded to reduce
her kinky wool to braided subsection,
and to envelop her rotund form in n
voluminous nightgown. Having done
this, she climbed ponderously into bed,
totally forgetting her husbands invari-
able habit of looking under it before
laying his diminutive form in the
rather restricted space reserved for him.
This time he got down on his hands
and knees more stiffiy and laboriously
than usual. Instantly Aunt Chloe was
bolt upright in bed, each ridiculous
little braid bristling in a different d.
rection around her fat black face.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1895-12-21

"Eben, Use dun raidy ter hole dat fool
boahd up now"
"Wal, hole it up den, an stop chucklin
like an ole hen. / KANT druv de nails
in fur yer conducshins. / bleeb yer
gwine plum 'stracted. want yer ter
onerstan', Use frew wifi de choahs, an
when get dis boahd up Use gwine
inter de house, an Use gwine ter sot
dar all ebenin."
81 doan' keer eff var sot by de fab
twill de crack of doom. (Wondah how
I'm gwinter get dat dressin sack frum
undah de baid.)"
Uncle Eben kept his word, only leav-
ing his favorite corner long enough to
eat supper. All through the cooking
of the meal, and while washing the
"stun cheeny" dishes (as she called
them) Aunt Chloe was trying to invent
some excuse to get her duslky mate out
of the house, but Uncle Eben sat before
the fire and smoked his pipe in silence
and content that was particularly exas-
perating to his wife. On her way to
the door to empty the dishwater she
looked over her shoulder and said: SIS
"Eben, has We fed de fowls?v
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1895-12-21

de bald" he added, with knowing
wink. II seed de hull performance
frew de windah."
go way, we fool niggah." Aunt Chloe
laughed good naturally, II doan' keer.
It's gyarment no gem'man need be
shamed NV. I'm glad yer pleased II We
did go spyin' roun'. An kin say Use
powful takin wifi dis cheer. He, he, fits
mos as good as de dressin' sack, an
Miss Mays dun saint er punkin pie, so
won't hev tir use de coat ter clar my
skyerts NV liahin'."
In the pleasure and excitement of the
exchange of presents Uncle Eben came
near forgetting the few chickens and
old ''gobblers" brisk holiday had left,
and the fact that they must be fed only
occurred to him when Aunt Chloe had
gone down cellar intent upon the
stuffed pickles and rich preserves she
had prepared months ago for this day.
II was not cold, and the old darby,
proud of his new possession. sailed out
to the poultry yard arrayed in its vivid
splendor. In his pride and vanity at
the elegance of his appearance, he un-
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1895-12-21
CMRlsTMAS, 1885.

(Wonder If dat robe am stickin' out
frrm undah my dress any wharf,"
1T am freezin' now, shuah 'nuff, but
Use dun gittin' ready fur de thaw."
"Wal, go long an git de Ratchet. I'll
be out dar in a minnit."
"Doan' we see Use got de Ratchet in
my han'?"
swell, sposin' you hab! Ikaint spite
dis heel fur no snow drippins dat IL not
cum twill Janiwary. Jes' shet dat
cole doar, an wait twill takes a few
noah stitches. Wat fur you comm in
side? Stay out on de poach dar,
will ye."
whats de mattah wifi you, Chloe ?
Does we want me ter freeze ter deff?"
Oars no fab heah, an wants you to
do persactly what yer told"
EUR Gawd sake, woman, Use sprised
at yer heahtless conduction ub late.
You's er gittin sassier an harder ter git
er long wifi cherry day."
SCOT him outen doahs an de doar
shet any way, he, he, I'll jes hebe dis
gyarment unner de bald"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1895-12-21

husband and wife. Uncle Eben drove
thrifty trade all day in his poultry
yard, and Aunt Chloe was busy indoors
with the preparation of feast the good
old darkies only allowed themselves once
year.
Chloe had with great difficulty fished
the dressing gown out from under the
bed and finished it early in the morn
ing, making sure of it's hiding place this
time.
True to expectation the basket from
Miss May" arrived Christmas eve, and
beside the good things promised con-
tanned many useful things to gladden.
the childish hearts of Uncle Eben and
Aunt Chloe.
"Chloe, Use mos tickled to def wifi dis
dressin' gown"
He was hobbling up and down the
cabin, Christmas morning, arrayed in
all its gorgeous splendor, while his wife
(enthroned in a big rocking chair, that
Uncle Eben had with much putting and
painting just carried in from It's conceal
ment in the barn. beamed her approval.
II knowed dat war no punkin' undah
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1895-12-21

fortunately forgot that the color of his
coat was the one that male turkeys
totally disapprove of.
Instantly there was whir of many
outstretched wings, and every gobbler
of the lot was upon him.
The ground was slippery, and Uncle
Eben very stiff in the joints, SO ofcourse
the old man went down at the first on
slaught.
Aunt Chloe, recalled from the gleeful
contemplation of her goodly stores by
a series of yells and wild imprecations,
hurried to the scene of discord.
1t was with the greatest difficulty
that the turkeys were driven away, and
Uncle Eben rescued from his perilous
predicament. "Hain't We got no sense.
ole man? Doan' we know dat turkeys
KANT bar de sight OBJ red colors?'
Aunt Chloe had led Uncle Eben to the
house and was brushing the snow and
dirt off his back.
Use gotmoah sense dan fool woman
dat'll mex merbillion coat fur gem
man dat's got ter tend turkeys for lib
Chicago Saturday Evening Her
aid.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1895-12-21
"EbenH What yer doin'!!"
why, lookin' undah de bald, NV

"EbenH What yer doin'!!"
why, lookin' undah de bald, NV
coase."
what yer want ter go pokin' yer neb
an perrin undah de bald fur? Break
in yer jints, an groanin' like persest.
Oars muffin dar."
"Yes, but dar am, Chloe--da's a red
passed. o. sumfin', an Use er gwine ter
git der broom han'le an rake it out"
'Ye fool niggah! yore not err gwine
ter do no sech fing! Dat am no passed..
It's ony ole punkin' dat Miss May guy
me fur de Chrismus dinnah. l dun
rolled it OPP in red flannel ter keep it
frum freezin'. Never could hev a 'sprise
fur ye-Yore allis snoopin' roun'. Git
up often your hunkers an cum ter bald,
(spec dat man III make a sneakin' liah
outen me before he gifts dat coat on his
back.)"
Uncle Eben grumblingly obeyed, and
silence soon reigned in the cabin,
broken only by Aunt Chloe's shores
and Eben's more feeble accompani-
ment.
The next day was busy one for both