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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-30

Wssatng,7a. Pa. July 2s.-se2-e:
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-08-31
Hogs That Swim.

1t is generally believed that hogs can
not swim, but Captain Alfred Platt of
Burlington, n. j., says his can. Cap
tain Platt owns a farm on Burlington
island.
Several days ago he was looking over
his stock, when he became aware that
some of his hogs were missing. He be-
gan a search for the fugitives, and going
down on the beach he was surprised to
find a dozen Of them swimming around
in the water.
He tried IN various ways to coax them
to shore. but in vain. After having staid
in the water as long as they cared to
they slowly made their way back to
their sty without SO much as glance
at their owner.
A few days later there were some lit
tie pigs born, and before they were "a
hours old they were taken for swim
by their parents, who had become SO
fond Of the sport that they visited the
beach daiIy.-New York Herald
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-08-31
Gil Edged PAPER.

A letter from James I, bearing his
sign manual and addressed to Sir John
Stanhope, requesting him TO pay e200
into the royal exchequer and dated "a
July, 1904, is written on squared paper.
A Photograph letter from Lord Gran
borne 10 his father, the Earl of Sails
bury, lord high treasurer Of England,
and dated Paris, Is February, 1908, is
written on cut and gilt edged paper,
the first example of this process in my
collection. AS the paper was, however,
doubtless purchased IL France, this date
cannot be claimed in description of
English letters. AL through this period
the edges of the paper are almost uni
formly rough, but we come to another
letter on squared paper in 1919, Feb
ruary, from Henry, Lord Clifford, to Sir
Thomas Fairfax, asking him for sub
scription of jacobuses to a fund for
furnishing o piece of plate TO be run
for every year at Peplingcoates, an early
racing date. The position Of the seal
affords in this instance an incontro-
vertible proof Of the original shape of
the paper. A letter, with sign manual
and Photograph subscription, from
Charles I to the Duo d'Orleans, %
April, 1886, is on gilt edged paper. my
earliest English example.
An interesting illustration Of the use
of gilt edged paper in this reign is af-
forded by the original accounts for sta
tionery supplied to the Princes Charles
and James in the year 1641. These doc
uments are signed by Bishop Duppa,
the tutor of these princes, and certified
for payment by the Earl of Essex.
Among the items are the following: 81
Reame of fine Cult paper, 90. 10. 90.
/ 6 quires of fine Venise fol. gilt, 0G. IL.
90. Notes and Queries.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-08-31
PYTHONEsS AND PRIEST.
The Latter Was Incredulous and Justified
His Unbelief.

His Unbelief.
Mile. Couedon, 'sthe Angel Gabriel, =
as her votaries called her, after going
up like q rocket, has come down like a
stick. She has not even obtained a gilded
retirement after all her notoriety, for
the So, 900 damages she claimed III a
recent libel case were reduced to 50, and
the three extra postmen who groaned
under the weight OF mail bags addressed
to her have been withdrawn.
Before allowing Mile. Couedon to
sink into oblivion the following inter-
view with the Able Valadier. the very
respected chaplain of La Roquette, who
speeds the parting criminals on the
scaffold, may be interesting as the con-
clusiOn of enc of the most curious chap
ters on superstition i'll modern times.
| The able. by an ingenious strategem,
compelled the lady to confess that she
was no more a ''voyante' than fortune
tellers, who are allowed to fool credu-
lous people at French fairs.
Anxious to see the Angel Gabriel for
himself, the able called III the Rue du
Paradis, and, on handing in his card,
he was Immediately received. On seeing
him the 'svoyante'' began, as usual, to
pour forth bouts rimes' which meant
nothing. The priest, interrupting, asked
whether he could speak to the angel.
Mile. Couedon made some mysterious
signs, turned round and round in her
chair and said, ''Now you can question
the angel.
"Cur dixit angelus''- began the
able.
7 beg your pardon, 2 remarked Mile.
Couedon, but if you speak Latin the
angel does not understand. +"
The able held under his arm q box
containing a pyx, in which there is usu-
ally a consecrated host. ''Can this
angel see inside this?' he asked.
Certainly.
'sWhat is inside. then?'
The .'voyante' sought to turn the
conversation by reciting psalms and dis
connected sentences.
Suppose, said the able, sit was a
consecrated host?"
ooh, then, the angel would go down
ON his knees and pray.
''Then, said the priest, rising and
i in. q solemn tone, the angel must know
! whether or not I have 3 host in this
box
Mile. Couedon dropped on her knees.
Tears flowed from her eyes. The angel
! was speaking through her. He knows
+ the host is in the box: he sees it. and he
! adores it. =
i The prayers over, the Able Valadier
1 said severely: You are not q voyante.
i You arc not inspired. You have proved
i it. You sec there is no host inside. .
/ Again the foodgates of Mile. Couedon' s
eyes We're opened, and she asked the
priests forgiveness. Paris Letter in
/ London News.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-08-31

1t is not every young woman who
can tell where her heart is. And so
this little maid who had been study
ing geography, and who was hearing
a lesson in physiology, deserves hon
orable mention. She seemed to take
a great interest in it, but was dis
posed to be painfully accurate about
her answers to questions. (Which of
you Children" asked the teacher,
can tell me in what part of your
body your heart is situated?" The
modest little maid held up her hand.
sob, Mary!- Well, where is your
hearth In the north central part,
ma'rm," answered Mary, bless her
heart!
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-08-31
Said to BE the Richest Town.

The total valuation Of Brookline,
Mass, is 500, 912, 900. divided as fol-
lows: Personal, SO, 129, 300; build
ings. SIC, $40, 600; land. 500, 142, 100.
There has been a shrinkage in value of
personal property Of 1859, 700 and an
increase in the real estate of SO, ore, 100,
making net gain of 81, 900, 400 in the
richest town in the country. In the
polls assessed there is an increase of
l47. the number being 4,556. Boston
Herald
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-08-31
Notice.

The MetalIine Shoe Co., having sold out
their business the Waterproof Soles will be
hereafter known the Boston Waterproof"
with the following trade mark:
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-08-31
Modern Fire worship In Scotland.

Burghead, in Morayshire, is unique
in one respect It has the burning of
the clavie. = This ceremony is gone
through every New Years eve, old
style. Tt is supposed to be relic of fire
worship. There is now osRy one other
community, it 81 said, in Britain where
the practice is carried on The clavie
consists of half an Archangel tar barrel
fixed on the top Of a fir prop, about four
feet long. The second half of the tar
barrel is broken up, put inside and
mixed with tar. A stone must be used
to knock in the nail which connects the
pole and the barrel The broken bits in
the barrel are then lighted by means of
a burning peat, no such thing as a luci-
fer match being allowed.
For over 80 years the clavie has been
made by the same man, and one partic-
ular townsman has provided the Give
peat for 40 years. In the dark winter
night the blazing thing is borne ND one
street and down another at high speed,
then carried to the ''Doorie Hill'' in
the middleof the village. Here the pole
is fixed on short, strong column, and
the clavie burns out. The women rush
in and picking bits Of the now dying
clavie to keep the witches away die
appear into the darkness. - Glasgow
Herald.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-08-31

Many days work is lost by sick headache,
caused by indigestion and stomach troubles.
DeWitt's Little Early Risers are the most eff
fectual pill for overcoming such difficulties.
H. G. Pierce, Barton; d. w. Hildreth, Barton
Landing; r. b. French. Glover.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-08-31

The soles viii be treated by the same party
who treated them for the Metalline Co., and
handled by the same statesmen. Nothing but
the very best oak tanned leather will be used
in their manufacture, and in addition they
viii be put Misses as well on Ladies'
and GentIemen's. The soles have proved so
satisfactory % the trade on account of their
hexibility, waterproof and long wearing quail
essary to dwell on their merits at present.
For convenience of out of town parties the
shoes will be kept on sale by the following
dealers:
MetalIine Shoe store, Barton.
d. Buchanan, Barton Landing.
w. II. Tibbets, Coventry.
J. G. Orne Bloomington.
j. w. Brown & Son, Evansville.
A e. Anderson, Glover.
w, @. Daniels. Westmore.
NJ. B. Chafey, Albany.
G. w. Wheeler, irasburgh.
T. g. Anderson, South Albany.
E. B. Marcy, North Craftsbury.
E. S. Stratton & Son, Craftsbury.
Rollins & Sawyer, Wheelock.
F; a; Holmes, sutton
Geo. II. Bracket, Charleston.
j. Miller. Newport Center.
@. E. Harris, East Burke.
e Lane & Son, Derby Center.
Fogg 81 Hobson, Island Pond.
And in fact by one dealer In nearly every vii
iage and town reached by the MONITOR.
Ask your dealer for the Boston Waterproof
and take no other, and you Will be sure of
dry feet and durable shoe that insures COM
fort from the start. needs no 'sbreaking IN. -
We believe in Protection for Farm ers, that is
protection for the soIes OF their feet. With q
pair of the Boston waterproof you eau NOW
the wet grass without spelling your shoes
and with dry feet, for matter how much
you soak them they never become stiff and
hard, and the soies never even become damp.
Our Congress shoes all have Hub Gore which
is warranted for eighteen months. Farmers
wives and daughters will find our Vscol Kid
Shoes Waterproof. top and bottom, the east
est, well the most convenient, as you
need no rubbers. Manufactured ard handled
by
CHAS. T. a. BENT,
BOSTON, MASS.
Henry A. Beckwith. General Sales Agent for
Vermont and New Hampshire.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-08-31

The whole system is drained and undermin-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve speedily heals them.
1t is the best pile cure known. H. Pierce,
Barton; ID. w. Hildreth, Barton Landing; Il.
r French. Glover.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-08-31

Always fold dress shirt right side
out for packing, as it will not wrinkle
SO much.
The Portland daily press., 1896-10-08

Mechanic Falls, :Oot. Z, 1s9e:-Ml.
Orin Downs, an old and respected oiti-
zen of this place, was thrown from his
team yesterday forenoon near the z. &
r. B. railway station and sustained in
juries from which he died this morning.
He transported the mails from the station
to the post office and had just thrown a
mail bag into the back of the wagon
when his horse started suddenly, throw.
ing him out backwards, together with
the seat, he striking heavily on his head
and shoulders. He was unable to move
hand or foot after the fall but retained
his senses till within few hours of bis
death. He was "a years of age and served
in the 18th Maine during the war. In
a few days he was to have celebrated the
50th anniversary of his marriage. He
leaves wife, three daughters and one
son. Funeral Friday ut q p. M, under
the auspices of A. A. Dwinal Post No.
3, of which he was member.
The Portland daily press., 1896-10-08

In Augusta. Oct. 8. David w. Whitney, aged
10 years.
In Cnrnna Oct. /. A. r. ireland. aged IA
years 10 months
In Machias, Sept. 20, Hattie E. Pennell aged
10 months.
In East Steubep Sept 80, Charlie Stevens,
aged IL years.
In Eastport. Sept. 81, Lizzie NJ. Gardiner,
aged % years.
In Unity, Sept. "a. Mrs. Hannah 7. Harding,
aged "a years.
In Linconvlle. Sept. 81, Mrs. John Colburn.
aged 50 years.
In Richmond, Sept. 80, Mrs Sarah Trott aged
80 years.
In Edgecomb, Sept 27, Allen Burnham, aged
81 years.
In Ellsworth Falls, Oct. J., Mrs. Abbe Card.
aged 81 years.
Id Lincolnville, Sept. 20, Mary E. Ger y. aged
81 yeats.
In Calais. Sept 80, Jane Tucker, aged 68 yrs,
In York. Sept. 80, Daniel Glynn. aged about
IS years.
In North Berwick. Sept 27. George ESTES,
aged 80 wears.
In Bangor, Sept. 80. Mrs. Lucy E, Smith
aged "a years.
In East Orrlngton, Sept. 80. Zenas Smith
aged 85 years.
In skowhegan. Sept. 80, Mrs. Amy Pratt
aged 8 3 years. 10
In Chelsea, Sept. 20. Mrs. Annette Manshl
aged 40 years.
The Portland daily press., 1896-10-08
Resolutions of Respect.

At the monthly meeting of Ancient
Landmark lodge, No. II, +. A. M, held
last evening, the following resolutions
offered by Rt. Worshipfnl Marquis f.
King, were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, The monuments marking she
graves of Rt. Worshipful Alexander
Ross. the first in Maine to be named
master of q lodge, and Rt. Worshipful
William Tyng, his successor in the
mother lodge, and the first master OF
Ancient Landmark lodge, are rapidly
falling into decay, and whereas, 1t is not
known that there are any who from
natural ties feel an interest IL their
preservation, therefore
Resolved, That 1t is fitting that the
Free Mas0ns assume perpetual care of
these sacred relics so far az will be per-
mitted by municipal authorities, that the
remembrance of these pioneers Got
Masonry may be continued in this land
of their homes.
Resolved, That it is the sentiment OF
this lodge that the provisions of the
above resolution can for the present hs
hest carried out BY the Masonic board OF
trustees. and that this lodge so recon
mend.
Resolved, That q copy of these resolu
lions be sent to the several Masonic
bodies represented in that board inviting
concurrent action.
The Portland daily press., 1896-10-08
Riverton Park.

Last evening tho Portland Club took
the eleotrics at Congress Square and
made a trip to Riverton Park. They
had delightful time. The rain had
ceased and ii the weather was not quiet
as agreeable as desirable it did not
affect the visitors pleasure. They en-
joyed the concert by the Alabama Trou-
badors, inside the anugness and comfort
of the Casino.
Be sure and improve the few remain
ing opportunities this week to hear the
Troubadours. to enjoy sail on the Pre-
sumpscot and zee the beautiful autumn
foliage.
The officials of the Portland Electric
Stteet Railway company have received
from tho photographer, Mr.. W. M.
Waite. handsome photograph, 3xb feet
of Riverton park, showing the entrances
to..the park, as also the bicycle and canoe
houses and the casino and restaurant.
The picture is fine production and will
be valuable addition to their already
large collection of local and suburban
views.
The Portland daily press., 1896-10-08
RURAL FREE DELIVERY.
Congressman Reed VIII Select County
for Its Trial.

Congressman Reed will select county
in Maine for the experimental trial Of
the rural free delivery system which 1t
is contemplated to inaugurate IN thli
country. The last Congress approprl-
ated $40, Ooo to be expended In such an
Investigation to determine its practical
hility, and the meeting of the inspectors
is the first step taken In regard to IT..
The scheme proposed 10 to establish
route in the rural districts OF the county
SO that messenger can cover 1t, by
delivering and collecting mail. The dis
tancs to cover will be large, and the de-
livery will have tendency to abolish
some of the small post offices. The resi-
dents in These rural DISTRICTS will be
benefited for the reason that their mail
can be collected at their houses. How
1T works and how the people like it. will
be equally considered. No innovation
will be forced on the country folks
against their will.
The Portland daily press., 1896-10-08
Portland & Rochester Railroad.

AT the annual meeting of the Portland
and Rochester railroad held yesterday
forenoon at the office of Hon. George p.
Wescott, the following directors were
chosen: j. s. Kicker, Deering; George
p. Wesoott, Portland; Lucius Tuttle,
Boston; Nathan Webb, Portland;
Frederick Robbie, Gorham; William G.
Davis, Portland; Charles Mccarthy, Jr.,
Portland; franklin A. Wilson, Bangor
Joseph H. Manley, Augusta; Samuel @.
Lawrence, Medford, Mass; William H.
Conant, clerk.
The directors elected George P. Wescott
president and William H. Conant, treas
urer.
1t was voted to amend the bylaws SO
that the board of directors shall consist
of ten persons instead of nine as hereto.
fore.
The annual reports have been published
in the PRESS.
The Portland daily press., 1896-10-08
GOOD FELLOWSHIP SUPPER,
Portland and Cape Elizabeth Employe,
Dine.

The employees of the Portland and Cape
Elizabeth elestric railroad, composing
the two teams who competed in the
athletic contests at Willard last Saturday
afternoon, had good fellowship supper
at Joseph Vonyik's cafe on Middlesstreet
Last night Several invited guests were
also present and the evening was one Of
thorough enjoyment and will long be re-
membered by those present. A fine
course supper was served, the tables pre-
senting handsome appearance. being
set in the form of Q letter I, and taste
fully arranged for the occasion.
After cigars were lighted Superin-
sendent Macleod, who acted as toast
master, made brief speech. Mr..
Macreadie was then called upon and
made few remarks. The balance of the
evening was rounded out with remarks.
songs and instrumental music by Prof.
SanGlier, Dr.. Harry Nickerson and
Messrs. Gilchrist. Griffith, Barbour,
Loring, Drank Smith, Elmer Brown and
Prof. Lee.
During the evening a committee Of
seven were appointed to arrange for a
benefit entertainment to be given Mr..
Fred e. Morse, the motorman who broke
his arm while on duty one day last
week.
Mr.. Macreadie was presented with a
novel cane from the employees of til 9
road, to show the high esteem in which
he is held.
The following are the names Of those
present: Fl. r. Macleod, G. r. Lee,
George D. Loring, r. e. Brown. George
B. Sanglier. Merle R. Griffith, A. S.
Macreadie, A. D. M. Gilchrist, W.Looke,
". H. Smith, 9. L. Cleaves, H. Jones,
=. G. Twitchell, A. $. Lowell, T. ".
Plumb, +. G. Smith, X. Foster. John
Cash. M. Peters, Paul Barrie, @. n.
Rines, James B. Brown, A. P. Morrill,,
H. L. Kenison. H. NJ. Nicksrson, NJ,
D., J. W. Barbour, H. Hunt.
The Portland daily press., 1896-10-08
ANoTED GOLF PLAYER.
He Played Yesterday on the Portland
Links and Compliments Them Highly.

Mr.. Arthur II. Fem, of Boston. re-
cent winner of the Lenox. (Mass.,) golf
tournament, played on the Portland
golf links yesterday afternoon. He
made record for the Portland golf
grounds, making eighteen holes in
ninety-two strokes. The first nine
holes were made In forty-nine strokes
and the second nine were made in forty
three strokes. The best SCORE made by
a local player is eighteen holes in 106
strokes. made by Dean Stills.
Mr.. Fem who is one of the best known
players in the country, and has won
many tournaments, considers the Port
land grounds very good, and thinks he
has seen no links where so beautiful
views are afforded.
The Portland daily press., 1896-10-08
the station. She fought like tiger and
it took the assistance of two citizens to
get her safely landed in the Cooler
j. r, Libby.

Mr.. J. R. Libby, under he title ga
Study In Leather" calls attention to his
boot department this morning. and he
shows that this study In leather means
that he has turned prices upside down
and knocked out the manufacturers pro
fit. he offers a strong serviceabie. sty-
lish ladies boot that retails at S. for a
dollar less. Russian calf skin boots,
soft, pljable and waterproof for %. co.;
rubbors, both low cut and storm ru b.
bers, for twenty-five cents pair. We
shall be very much surprised if there II
not great rush to Libby's to take ad-
vantage Of these great bargains.
The Portland daily press., 1896-10-08
Portland Yacht Club.

At the regular monthly meeting Of the
Portland Yacht Club held last evening
Mr.. Benjamin Thompson presented the
historic Laurel to the club. The Laurelit
will be remembered was formerly the
property of the late Judge Goddard. She
lie a schooner rugged and deokless, but
probably no craft in the waters OF Casco
Bay has carried more distinguished or
gallant company.
One new name was added to the list
Of club embers that Of Mr.. John ".
Richardson.
The Portland daily press., 1896-10-08
WEDDINGS.
Perkins-Trickey.

A very pleasant homo wedding o.
CURED at 1890 a. M, Wednesday, at the
ONE of the BRIDES parents. Mr.. and Mrs
L. J. Perkins, High street, Deering.
Miss Grace Winnifred Perkins was mar
ried to Mr.. Walter benjamin. Iriokey, of
Portland. The ceremony, which was
with the ring, was performed by Rev.
e. P. Wilson. of the Woodfords Copgre-
gational church. Ii title Misses Susie
Winnifred Perkins, of Deering, and Doro-
thy Gilman. of Minneapolis, nieces of the
bride, assisted. Only mbers of the
families of the bride and bridegroom
were present. In the number we're Mrs.
Lizzie Belle Gilman, of Minneapolis,
Mrs. Ella F. Mosher, of New York, Mr..
Benjamin Trickey, of Portland, City
Marshal Triokey, of Portland, Mrs. G.
c. Biokford and family of Portland.
After the wedding Mr.. and Mrs.
Triokey departed for wedding trip to
New York., followed by the good wishes
of many friends and acquaintancss
They will reside on High street, Dsering.
Russell-Brown.
A very pretty wedding took place at
the residence Of the BRIDES parents. No.
A Oxford street, last evening, when Mr..
G. G. Russell of Medford, Mass. one of
tho railway clerks. between Portland
and Boston and Miss Alice g. Brown
who has been the assistant bookkeeper
for Eleischman & Co., were married by
Rev. Mr.. Shepherd of st. Paul's church.
The wedding was very quiet ons con-
fined to the families and intimate friends
of the parties. Mr.. Russell is very
popular with his fellow employees and
a beautiful and valuable. French clock
was. presented to him. There were many
other testimonials of she esteem in which
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell are held, contrib
uted by their many friends.
Parrott-Frye.
At 10 O'Clock yesterday morning a
quiet wedding took place at the resi-
Once of Mr.. Addison Frye in his city,
when his daughter. Miss Annie 9. Frye
was united in marriage to Mr.. Elmer l..
Parrott also of Portland. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. A. Il. Wright of
the St Lawrence street Congregational
church, in the presence of few family
friends Tho wedding gifts were many
and choice. Mr.. and Mrs. Parrott left
os the noon train yesterday for bridal
trip, followed by the best wishes OF their
numerous friends.
The Portland daily press., 1896-10-08
MARRIAGES.

In this city. Oct. 7. by Rev. Mr.. Wright, Chas.
B. Wish and Miss Fannie Nj. Merrill, both OF
Portland. No cards.
In this city. Oct. 7. by Rev. H. Wright, Elmer
L. Parrott and Miss Annie G. Frye. both OF
Portland.
In this city. Oct +, by Rev. w. T. Phelan,
Fred 8. Green and Mrs. Sarah j. Chapman. both
of Portland,
In Deering. Oct. Z. by Rev. Edwin P. Wilson,
Walter B. Trickey of Portland and Miss Grace
Winifred Perkins of Deering.
In Biddeford. Oct 3. John w. H. Dow of Law
renee and Miss Miriam j. Andrews OF Old
Orchard.
In New Sharon. Sept. &c. Albert A. Stanley
and Miss Nellie NJ. Witham both of winthrop
In Baggor, 0dt. l. Wm.- L. Getchell OF Car.
nell and Lydia Parsons of Newburgn.
In Jonesport, Sept. 26, Thomas W. Beal and
Miss Minnie K. Donovan.
The Portland daily press., 1896-10-08
OWEN, MOORE & co.
Says Cannot Sing Grand Opera.

In the Massachusetts, Superior court
equity session, Judge Sheldon, hearing
was given on the bill Of equity Of A, L.
Wilbur w. Joseph W. Smith. Smith. is a
comic opera singer now with the Waite
Opera company, and Wilbur is the mana
ger Of the Wilbur Opara company. Wilbur
seeks to enjoin Smith from singing In
that state because of an alleged breach Of
contract, and also under an Injunction
granted BY the courts of Ohio last May.
The defendant claims physical impossi-
bility TO fill tho contract, which calls + OF
grand opera Decision reserved.