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Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-10-07
THE ROOF OF THE WoR,
Marco PoIo's Account of the Plat.
of Pamir and It's Inhabitants

narSo Hoio HSSouht OF the Plateau
of Pamir and It's Inhabitants
In leaving Badashar you ride twa,v.
days between east and northeast os
cending the river that runs throuoh
land belonging to brother of III
Prince of Badashan, and containing
good many towns and villages and
scattered habitations. The people an
Mahommetans, and valiant in war A.
the end of those twelve days you coma
to province of no great size, extend
ing indeed no more than three dava,
journey in any direction, and this ia
called Vokhan. The people worship
Mahommet, and they have a pecnlIar
language. They are gallant soldiers
anu they have chief whom they call
None, which Is as much as to SAY
Count, and they are liegemen to tho
Prince of Badashan.
There are numbers of wild beasts n.
all sorts in this region And when vou
leave this little country, and ride three
days northeast, always among NOM.
tains, you get to such a height that tia
said to be the highest place In tha
world! And when you have got to thIs
height you find great lake between
two mountains and out of it a fine river
running through plain clothed with
the finest pasture in the world; lnso.
much that lean beast there will fatten
to your hearts content in ten DAYS
There are great numbers of all kinds
of wild beasts; among others, wild
sheep of great size, whose horns are n
good six palms in length. From these
horns the shepherds make great bowls
to cat from, and they use the horns
also to enclose folds for their cattle at
night. Messer Marco was told also
that the wolves were numerous. and
killed many Of those wild sheep. Hence
gu antilles Of their horns and bones
were found, and these were made into
great heaps by the wayside, In order
to guide travellers when snow was on
the ground.
The plain is called Pamier, and vou
ride across it for twelve days altogetb.
ed, finding nothing but desert without
habitations or any green thing, so that
travellers are obliged to carry with
them whatever they have need of. The
region is so lofty and cold that you do
not even see any birds flying. And
must notice also that because of this
great cold, fire does not burn so bright
ly, nor give out so much heat as usual
no. does 1t cook food so effectually
Now, If we go on with our Journey
toward the east-northeast. we travel
good forty days, continually passing
over mountains and hills, or through
valleys, and crossing many rivers and
tracts Of wilderness. And in all this
way you find neither habitation of man.
nor any green thing, but must carry
with you whatever you require. The
country is called Bolor. The people
dwell high up in the mountains, and
are savage Idolaters, living only by
the chase, and clothing themselves in
the skins of beasts. They are in truth
an evil race.-St. Nicholas.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-10-07
The Rest.

1t has long been moot point whether
single or married men make the best
soldiers. Some maintain that the lack
of wife and family tends to make man
more reckless of his life, therefore a
good soldier. Others say that the mar
ried man Is almost veteran when he
enters the ranks, being Injured to COM
bat, therefore good soldier. In the
recent Tunisian campaign a French
colonel was questioned upon this point.
Both are right" said he. Look yon-
der. Do you see that battalion of hap
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-10-07
The Lady's Name,


A New Orleans man who Is fond
papa was telling his friends yesterday
of the hard time he had trying to teach
his youngster to say mississippi The
word seemed more than the little one
could master. Finally the father hit
upon the plan of teaching the child the
word by syllables.
Now, say after me-" he said to the
boy, "Mlssis."
"Missis," said the Infant phenomenon.
"Sippi."
"Sippi," echoed the boy.
Now say the whole thing" COM
manded the father.
"Missis," began the child, and then
he thought a while. Papa" said he,
"what did you say the lady's name
wasY-New Orleans Times-Democrat.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-10-07
Story of an overworked Plant.

story or an OVefWOTheu INN.
What would you think of plant
that would raise two kinds of vegeta
bles Mt the same time?
Such vegetable wonder has been
produced at the Michigan Agricultural
College by grating the tomato on the
potato When the plant grows little
potatoes appear in the ground and
little tomatoes on the stems, and the
two grow up apparently untroubled
by the fact that plant which bears
them Is doing double work. This ex-
pertinent is made possible by the near
relation of the potato and the tomato,
and 1t Is possible that the farmers OF
the future may save n great deal OF
land and great deal of energy by
growing this potato-tomato plant. For
when the crop Of tomatoes Is harvested
the vines can be pulled up and the po-
tatoes dug.
Perhaps the clever experimenter Will
be making little kittens grow on grape
vines next.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-10-07

the waterfall and caught a great many
fish and ate them. The handsome bear,
who was both cross and hungry, began
to grumble
"Inever have any luck, he said. "You
are the lucky one of the family"
Luck" said the other, who was feel
ing comfortabl BILE after a full dinner 1T
wasn't luck Mt all. / sharpened my
claws last fall while you were sleeping
in the sunshine
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-10-07
How to Sneak of Birds.

The correct names of the assemblages
OF birds are as fellows: A covey of par
trdges; nye, indoor nest of pheasants;
a heard of swans; an eXalting of larks
a watching of nightingales; a team of
ducks; a muster of peacocks; beyy of
quails; a flight of doves, flock of gar
gle of geese; spring of teals; fall of
woodcocks; pack of grouse: a sed.e
of herons; a shoal of rocks; a trip of
widgeon; a wisp or walk of snipe.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-10-07

py, devll-may-care fellows? They ara
all single men, and they would take
their lives in their hands. But look
again. Do you see those taciturn, som.
bre, gloomy-looking men there? They
are all married and in a hand-to-hand
fight they are terrors." What is the
name of the battalion" asked the en-
quirer. They are called" said the
Colonel gravely, THE Children of De-
spair,"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-10-07
FOR LITTLE FOLKS.
a COLUMN OF PARTICULAR IN
TEREST TO THEM.

Something that Will Interest the Ju-
veniIe Members of Every Household
Quaint Actions and Bright Sayings
of Many Cute and Cunning Children.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-10-07

AT this point she broke down and
wept scalding tears Dear me! She
must have been boiling over with rage"
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-10-07

rs your father a large MANI" asked
n stranger of little 5-year-old Ted. After
a moments thought he replied: well,
he's just twice as big as | am, because
one pair of his pants will make two for
me-.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-10-07
Her Little Mouth.

Mrs. Hard-Do have some more
cream, Miss Sweetooth.
Miss Sweetooth (hesitatingly)-Weil'
just little, Mrs. Hard. Only a MOUTH
full.
Mrs. Hard-Bridget, fill up Miss
Sweetooth's plate again.-Tit-Bits.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-10-07

Tell me-" said the young man pas
sionately, "is my answer to be spelled
with three letters or two?' "Three,"
said the summer girl, shyly. Oar
lingw THAT is to say, it is nit -
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-10-07

We make tomorrow harder by as
Stunning useless obligations to-day that
must be met tomorrow.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-10-07
Always New Onea.

Mrs. Illnow-Don't you doctors ever
get out of patience?
M. Doh, of course; some die ana
others leave, but there are always ne"
ones to fill in.-Detroit Journal.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-10-07
A Sinai, Girls Discovery.

~ know why It's such fun to play In
the hay" said little Anne. ITS because
hay tickles you and makes you laugh
--Harpers Round Table.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-10-07

Value of Serum in Diphtheria Cases.
The use OF serum in diphtheria has
reduced the deaths 80 per cent in Ger
man hospitals.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-10-07
SIx-HORNED COW.
Four of Them, However, Grow on Her
Pedal Extremities.

Pedal Extremities.
A six-horned COW would be curiosity
that would cause much wonderment if
the horns all grew on her head, but
when a COW makes her appearance
with horns on her feet besides those
on her head the people are amazed and
wonder what next. A Texas man is
the owner of the "horny-hoofed" quad
ruped, and wants $500 for it. He con-
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-10-07
Nine Feet of Mustache.

A clerk at the Fort Hall lndlah
agency has a mustache that measufes
nine feet from tip to tip.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-10-07

Mr.. Sewall is distinguished as owning
the best vegetable garden In Maine"
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-11-09

The Inspector of Finance, Fred G..
Field, has issued an interesting and
valuable report, which embraces
about all that can be required in the
line of the Savings Banks and Trust
companies of the State. From the
report we learn that depositers have
in these institutions of the State. $32,
17O,742, which is an increase over the
past year of 81, ,767, ,J70. The deposits
are made by 103, ,281 depositors. Quite
a per cent OF the money comes from
without the State. The average
amount to each depositor is S311.4S.
Of the money deposited 1861. .133 is
loaned on mortgages in this State,
81, ,O85, ,427 without the State. Large
sums are loaned to cities, towns,
school districts and other municipal
corporations. The banks hold as re-
serve funds and accumulations ST.
766, ,389. These banks paid taxes to
the State amounting to 1902, ,575. Div
idends to the amount of 1919, ,760 were
made last year, running from to 1 .
PC1 COl1us I1OSU vi UtlS OdIhS DClo ClIC
stockholders a good per cent, two
ranging as high as 10 per cent. The
inspector believes the time has come
when these banks should be limited
to per cent dividends.
If in this event any surplus extra
ordinary arises the Inspector re-
commends that it be employed in pur-
chasing a better class of investments.
The report suggests that the State
should say what shall be the charac-
ter of the investments of Trust com
panies, and that they be required to
show the Inspector what their invest
ments are. The report recommends
that the inspector be paid by the
State and not by the banks. The re-
port publishes the laws pertaining to
the matter of,the banks and is valua-
BILE to every business man, bank de-
pOsitor Or others who have to do with
money.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-11-09
AMERICAN SHIPPING.
money

A factor at all times entering into
the gold movement between this
country and Europe, yet one not often
taken into consideration, is the item
of freights, which in the grand total
of foreign commerce makes no incon-
siderable figure. Every pound of
merchandise imported and exported
must pay toll to the ocean ferries. 1t
is no slight loss to the United States,
that this toll, or the bulk Of it, goes
into the pockets of the foreign ship
owners. In 1895, of the entire foreign
commerce amounting to 81, ,709, 900, 900
only $2O9, 900, 900 was carried in
American vessels The tonnage Of
the foreign vessels entering United
States ports was over three times as
large as the tonnage Of the American
vessels. At this time when the ex-
o ports of wheat and other American
products are crowding the regular
lines of transportation to Europe,
vessels from all parts of the world
are being attracted to American ports
by the business which is to be found
here. It is humiliating to think how
very few of these vessels carry our
flag. However, start has at last
been made IL the upbuilding of the
American merchant marine, and in
the next administration the good
work in behalf Of American shipping
may be confidently expected to go on
actively
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-11-09

to understand that it was largely the
show that people went to see, and not,
by any means, the man who was run
ming it, Bryan absolutely thought that
he was sure of an election.
Never more annihilating defeat in
the history of the country. Never a
time when it has been better shown
that, whatever party influence may
be, there is an underlying stratum of
principle in the makeup of men which
will exert itself, when the country is
in peril. The lesson is a grand one.
1t shows that the time has come when
the threatening evils which have as
sailed the country for the last dozen
years are buried in one grave. The
whole country will breathe easier;
the Populist, the SiIverite, the An
ar chist, the Socialist, the pestiferous
crank have all gone down.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-11-09
ORLEANS COUNTY MONITOR.
PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY
GEO. TEL. BLAKE & CO..
BARTON. VT.
GEO. H. BLAKE, Editor.
NJ. JACOBS, Associate Editor.

Terms-wHEN PAID STRICTLY III ADVANCE,
$3.50 Year. Subscribers living outside of
Orleans or Caledonia Counties, s1.75 per year
Keep your subscriptions in advance. Re
nit by Post Office Order, Registered Letter
or Draft.
Watch the label on your paper to see If prop
er credits are made, and keep yoUr s"6scrfP-
tSons IN adUance.
In asking for a change of address, always
state where your paper is no1o sent
Rates of Advertising made known on ap-
plication. All cuts must have metal body.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-11-09

If Sir Julian Pauncefote has brought
back to this country as souvenir OF
his vacation in London the authority
to propose a complete settlement OF
the Venezuelan difficulty, many peo-
pie will be very glad. Nevertheless,
Il will make little difference in the
outcome. There is but one way OF
settling the dispute, whether Sir JUL
an Pauucefote settles it now or a spe-
ciaI commission comes over here
from London and does it later. The
position of Great Britain at the start
of the difficulty has been found to be
untenable at every advance and the
Schomburgk line is bound to be OBJ
liberated. The end cannot long be de-
layed. because the Venezuelan comls-
sion is soon to conclude its labors and
report upon the 'true divisional line"
and any settlement in advance can
be accepted only as it is in line with
what that commission has discovered.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-11-09

We hope that Mr.. Mckinley, when
he comes to make up his cabinet will
remember the attitude Of the sound
money Democrats and will honor one
of them with position in that body.
While Republicans are very virtuous
and wise, it is well to remember that
all goodness ard all wisdom are not
located in that party.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-11-09

Rarely, if ever, in the history OF the
country has there been so great re-
ioicing as over the result of the last
election. It looks as though the
Democrats themselves were secretly
rejoicing over result which to them
promises better things.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-11-09

The State legislature has settled
down to hard work and will struggle
on till Nov. 25, with increasing ener-
ov. The number of bills introduced
will be about up to the average, and
the record of "killed" will be very
large. This is a place where killing is
a profitable as well as a pleasing d1-
version.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-11-09

Members of the legislature are re-
minded that their constituents are
more desirous that State expenses
should be diminished than increased.
Look out for hundred things that car
ry appropriations with them. The
GRAND total is what is to be dreaded.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-11-09

The Junior Christian Endeavorers
of the state have been heard from
along a temperance line. A petition
signed by 600 of them, and asking
that the prohibitory law, may be
strengthened, and MOI weakened at
this session Of the legislature was
presented Wednesday.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-11-09
]. Q. CAMPBELL, M. d.,

A LBANY, VT. OFFICE HOURS UNTIL
"a a. m; II to and after 6 y. m. gpecial
attention given TO treating diseases of the
eye and ear and fitting glasses. Also treat
ment OF hernia and hemorrhoids by the iniec-
tion method. Also treatment OF so-cailed
kidney troubles arising from structures OF tho
urethra. References furnished upon appifca
tion. Microscopic examination of water or
eNpectoration from suspected consumption,
carefully MADE and full report returned for
81. All correspondence promptly answered. \
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-11-09

From the superintendent, S. A.
Andrews, Of the Vermont Industrial
or Reform School, through an elabor-
tie and detailed report we CLEAN the
following: The number Of boys in the
school, July /, 1896 was 95; the num-
Der of girls was Il The school is
educational in the sense that most
common branches are well taught; it
is industrial in that it shows the boys
how to 90 good farming and other
work, the girls being taught to do
house work. The advancement made
in the schools is as good as in many
schools The discipline is intended to
be such, if possible, as TO turn the in
mates out as reformed young men and
women. This is not always the case
but if their moral and Christian train
ing here viii not do it, it, is hard to
know what will. The boys and girls
are furloughed out, under rules, as
soon as it is felt that it would be for
their good to have it done. The cost
per person the last year was S146. 10.
The Superinte ndent is paid 81 200 a
year.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-11-09

Vermont, while a little lazy IN Vot-
ing on Tuesday, maintained her re-
putation and kept up her majority as
compared with the September cleo
ton.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-11-09

When you had such an opportu-
nifty for money saving. Circum-
stances have so conspired as to
bring prices on lines of Ladies'
Shoes down much lower than
they ought to be. We are going
to make clean sweep of all the
odds and ends in sizes and invite
you to have good time filing
your needs at the sacrifice price
of Pas q pair.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-11-09
II. e. EMERSON.

RARBER, BARTON, VT. HAIR CUTTING
6D Shaving, Shampooing, Honing and Con.
caVlng Razors. First-clans Hair-dressinU
Speciality made OF Cutting ChiIdrenis Hair
Room off II. E. Blanchards store.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-11-09
CLARENCE II. WILEY

LNIRE, LIFE AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE
"A stock Insurance in the best companies
STOCK and Mutual Insurance in the Vernon L
Mutual and Union Mutual Fire Insuance
Companies. Farm Stock Insurance given M
advantageous rates in the New England Fire
Insurance Co. solid Life and Accident In
surance. The Northwestern Mutual Life IN
surance invites comparison on Management .
bllity Assurance Corporation OF London Is
managed conservatively and settles for acci %
Barton Landing, VT.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-11-09
GEO. j. KELLEY.
2AL EMIT EOp TIN

GENERAL AG 6NT FOR THE PHOENIX
" Mutual Life Insurance Co. Hartford
conn. Also agent for three other companfce.
representing q capital of $4,000. Goo Large
lines IN life, Fire, Accident and Endowment 4
Bonds placed on short notice. Due notice of
expiration of policies always given. Office on
Main ST., Albany, VT.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-11-09
Life Insurance T!
NOW 10 CAC OlAA1S W Ie1hS IL anu
THE CONNECTICUT
GENERAL

Is surely THE company to take it in. When
Mckinley is elected there will be no danger
of any fifty cent dollars, and no shrinkage in
policies. The Connecticut General is the
company you ought to choose for several
reasons: 1t has done most prosperous busi-
ness for more than thirty years. 1t is man
aged by some of the best business men in
Connecticut. For a series of years it has
shown the following favorable conditions
above the average companies:
1. A less ratio of expense to the amount of
insurance.
2. more favorable ratio of death losses.
3. a higher rate of interest upon it's invest
mentS.
4. larger ratio of assets in first mortgages
upon real estate.
5. a larger ratio of assets to liabilities.
It's rates are as low as consistent with safe,
careful business principles.
It's policies plain and unambiguous. No
estimates are given but all values guaranteed.
All losses promptly settled without dis
counts. No safer better company doing
business in the United States today.
Call upon any of its agents for circulars
information. Examine it's rates and induce
ments before accepting any other company.
Inquire of
ID. Nj. Camp, Newport.
Chas. Graves, Barton.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-11-09
KNIT UNDERWEAR

KNIT UNDERwEAR-
The nearer we get to the winter
season, the heavier and better
the underwear we are selling.
There's ell sorts here to pick
from. If you want the best
Camel Hair or Natural Wool
Jersey Vests and Pants at LOO
each, they are here. If you
want higher priced ones or some
for less price, we can please you.
8is Union Suits-either cotton or
wool.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-11-09
w NJ WRTnun

"A TTORNEY AT LAW, AND ACCIDENT
IA Insurance Agent, Seaver's Block, Bar
ton, Vermont.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-11-09
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

PARTON NATIONAL BANK. BUSINESS
4D Hours from a. M, to,12, m. From 10
4 p; m. Amory DAWSON, Pres'ti II. X. Dewey
Cashier.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-11-09

You'n use less Of Harmless Soap.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-11-09
e. NJ. NICHOLS. M. d..

DHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. OFFICE
A and residence at IL. X. Dewey's. Bar
ton, Vermont.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-11-09
Gilman & Co., Newport.

OR WRAPPERS AND NIGHT ROBES
We are showing great assort-
ment of Flannel Finished Cotton
Goods, which the makers have
named Llama Down, Teazle
Down, Victoria Flannelette,
Daisy Cloth, Southdown, &C.,
goods that sold last season for
10c, 121ac and 15c. This season
the new styles may all go at l0c.
SUITINGs-
and French Serges, your pick
from forty pieces at 25c a yd.
The best goods at the prices.
Pays to buy your dress goods
here, no matter what kind you
want.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-11-09

MEMS SHIRTS AND Drawers
for 30c each, that are 40 per
cent wool and 90 per cent cot
ton, no shoddy, better than most
half-dollar ones.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-11-09

CHARLES GRAVES,
SPECIAL AGENT FOR CONNECTICUT
- General Life Insurance Co, Barton, Vt.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-11-09
w. .R. BOWMAN

w. n. BOWMAN.
yAIR DRESSER AND BARBER. LA
a 4 dies Hair Dressing a speciality. Razor
Honed to order. Ovens Block, Barton, Vt.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-11-09

JOSIAH A. PEARSON.
hENTIST, BARTON, VT. OFFICE IN
- OWENS Block.