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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-09-07
THE ELECTION.

| The election which was held last
markable ever held in the state. It
was remarkable in the number of
votes cast, and the great preponder-
ance of republican votes, and the
quiet manner in which the proceed
ings went on. 1t showed that the
people, while there had been no
manifestations of excited interest,
have been informing themselves on
the issues of the day and were ready
to pass their verdict at the ballot box.
Vermont is conservative, perhaps
little slow in forming her opinions,
but she weighs matters well, land with
wisdom and patriotism which well
voices the sentiments of the best ele-
ments in the country. She is true to
the best interests of all, and her voice
is heard, her decisions respected, all
over the country. She is the first
state which records her verdict in the
fall months, and she makes her de-
cisions on her own convictions. Her
people are intelligent; they read,
they discuss matters without preju-
dice; they are not moved by passion
or controlled by waves of emotion.
The tremendous majority of Tuesday
is almost a unanimous decision on the
question at issue.
While State issues had some little
to do with matters, the all absorbing
issue was national. The silver plank
of the populist democracy was the
thing discussed, and the thing defeat
ed in the election. How well the
people have passed on this question
let the world say. There is no prejn-
dice against silver as such, no dispo-
sition to make it less valuable, less
useful. Vermonters are bimetalists,
in the sense that they are willing that
the nation shall make use of all of
that metal which can be kept at par
ity with gold. They do not, however,
believe that this governments strong
enough to lift the price of the white
metal from an intrinsic value of lit
tie over fifty to one hundred cents,
and they feel that the attempt would
be fraught with the greatest dangers,
if not with irretrievable financial dis
aster.
The election shows that while there
may have been an exciting and close
contest in a nominating convention
the people are willing to bury de-
feat there and join the forces of the
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-09-07
"T,HE BURDEN OF PROOF ON
TIE SIDE OF SIL VER.D

| The only practical question, the
only issue that bimetallism presents
especially national bimetallism-is
whether we will have gold or silver
| standard. The gold standard has
come to pass in the way of nature. 1t
is here and it is presumed to be good
until the contrary appears. The
burden of proof is on the friends of
silver. 1t is incumbent upon them to
prove that the silver standard would
give q greater volume of money, and
to prove that a greater volume of
money is a desirable thing. It is in
cumbent upon them to prove that
simply increasing the pieces of money
increases the total wealth and enables
any one to buy more of other things.
1t is incumbent upon them to prove
that the volume of circulating medi-
um is of more moment than the per-
manences of the standard of value. 1t
is incumbent upon them to prove that
there would be no change IN the
standard of value, that the equities of
existing contracts would not be dis
turbed; or to prove that the silver
standard would bring blessings which
would more than compensate for the
disturbances and suffering that would
attend the change. It is incumbent
upon them to prove that gold has en-
hanced in value; that the debtor class
has been robbed by past legislation;
that the present creditor class is COM
posed of the same individuals who
got the benefit of that legislation, and
the present debtor class of the same
individuals who were robbed 1t is
incumbent upon them to prove that
falling prices is calamity, and that
they can give any relief to the farmer,
or any that is not at the cost Of the
wages of labor. The burden of proof
is wholly on the side of silver-this
cannot be insisted on too strongly.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-09-07

united party in it's contest with the,
mon country.
The unexpected and the tremend-
Gus majority must proclaim to the
country at large that the people have
rejected the silver theories which
controlled the minds of the Chicago
convention, and that they favor sound
sense and sound money. Vermont's
verdict is rendered and wherever a
Vermonter is found he can feel that
he has heard from home, and he has
a right to declare that silver is dis
carded.
The result is gratifying. It was
brought about by the thinking, candid,
people of the state. It must not be
forgotten that the democrats them
selves contributed no small number
of votes to help swell the majorities.
Many Of them have sacrificed party,
gone back on voting records of a life
time, and cast ballots for republican
nominees, that the fallacies of their
own party may be destroyed or dis
carded. The average Vermont dem
ocrat is the honest and respected cit
izen who is not wanting in patriotism,
and, hard as it is for him to change
his position, he will not see his coun-
try suffer or in danger without COM
ing to the rescue. The Green Mount
ain state has some proud records,a
she added a page to her history on
the first day OF September, 1896 which
will be among the brightest.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-09-07
GREAT REPUBLICAN VICTORY.

The result of the election held Sep
tember 1st is great republican vic
tory, exceeding by at least eight OF
ten thousand the expectations of the
most sanguine. The republican vote,
according to the latest and practically
correct estimates is $4,000; the demo
cratic vote is H. 800 making a plurai-
ty of over $4,000. The populist and
the prohibition vote will be not far
from 1000. leaving a clean majority Of
1000. This far exceeds any majority
ever given at any election in the
state. It is supposed that every state
senator, every county officer and
every town representative from the
cities and important towns and more
than 225 of the representatives are
republican. In few towns every
vote was cast for the republican nomi-
nee for governor, and in several, two
at least in this county, the democratic
nominee got only one vote. The few
democrats chosen have their posi-
tions, not from the majority standing
of their party, but from local scrim
IMAGES among their republican breth-
rem in their own towns. 1t is as near
unanimous vote as could well be.
The prohibitionists made a very
poor showing, and the populists a
worse one, all things considered. Mr..
Battell gets so small vote after all
his effort with his paper and his ap-
peals, that he must feel that his theo
ries and cranky notions have no place
in Vermont. The great s'rising senti-
ment'' in behalf of the silver and the
in Vermont must have all vanished
They were only the vagaries of dis
torted political mind.
The effort of Mr.. Williams of Mass,
and of other democratic and free sill
yer orators who operated in this
state were fruitless or worse than
that. The new ballot law shrunk the
majority several hundred votes, each
several voters. It will be we'll to re-
member that among the forces which
contributed to the size of the n1ajori-
ty was very efficient and well or
ganized State Republican Committee,
who did a quiet but very efficient
work in putting things in line to get
out a full vote. Elsewhere will be
found the names of large number of
the representatives. elected, Justices
of the Peace, etc.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-09-07

Thus far the populist newspapers
of Colorado have not attempted to
controvert the argument contained in
Senator Wolcott's manly and forcible
"address to the voters of Colorado"
1t is true that the columns of the
newspapers in question have been
full to overfowing with denunciation,
invective and demands for Senator
Wolcott's resignation, but as all this
is no synonym for honest argument it
must be that the ''popguns" have
been spiked. Senator Wolcott scored
a decided victory.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-09-07


1t is probable that the State Senate
while it it will contain large number
of good and intelligent men, will be
wanting in lawyers, a class much
needed in that body, and in promin-
ent men. They may, however, do
better than men who are wiser in
some things. The House will contain
but few old members, although it will
be strong in several men of ability and
experience. Among these we name
Kittredge Haskins of Brattleboro, H.
@. Bates of st. Johnsbury, w. A. Lord
of Montpelier, Geo. M. Powers of
Morrisville, Geo. t. Childs of ST. Al
bans, DIR. Hamilton of Richford, DIR.
Winch of Northfeld, F. w. Baldwin of
Barton, S. NJ. Gleason of Thetford, E..
T. Palmer of Waterbury and others.
Among the number is Bradley @.
Newell of Nottingham, 'sthe healer, !"
who has made a fortune and no small
renown during the last few months as
a healer of diseases. Inasmuch as tie
Montpelier Kelley has gone out of
business, Mr.. Bradley's services may
be of special value at this time.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-09-07

Costa Rica has been and is being,
held up as first class object lesson
in the silver school, and it seems
hardly necessary for the people of the
United States to go through the fire
as those of Costa Rica have done. At
present an American dollar is worth
$3.50 there and merchant of that
silver country is compelled to pay
s13, 800 for $1,000 worth of American
goods The free silverites conceive
it to be a good thing to put the United
States through the Costa Rica expert
ence, but by an overwhelming ma
iority next November there will be an
emphatic nay vote.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-09-07

The death Of the foreign minister OF
Russia has tremendous Importance as
affects the Turkish crisis and the
strength of England. Prince Loban-
off Rostowsky is said to have been re
garded by Salisbury as the most dan
gerous diplomat in Europe. He was
the man who directed Russia's at
tempts at domination of the world.
her aggressions in Eastern Asia and
her pressure toward India and Tur-
key, her alliance with France, and
her moves to block the ambitions of
Britain. He might have stopped the
Armenian massacres at any time with
a word, but he preferred to let the
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-09-07

Ii Hung Chang is as affable toward
the American missionary as the Turk
ish government is offensive and sus-
picious and belligerent. Our Chinese
visitor is above all things diplomat,
and is passing around just as many
sugar things as he can lay his hands
on while he is here. Still it is fair to
admit that the treatment of our mis-
sionaries in China has been on the
whole pretty good.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-09-07
New
Fall
Goods
This Week
Ready for
Inspection.
Gilman & Co., Newport.

DRESS GOoDs-
High Glass Novelties Of French,
English and German manufac-
ture. Exclusive styles in dress
pattern lengths, and no dupli-
Gates. The lady in Orleans Co.
that buys one of these can be
sure that her neighbor will not
appear in a suit of the same.
Not much more expense to have
a dress from one of these pat
terms than for the common sorts ;
the cost of Innings and the MAX
ing are practically the same with
either.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-09-07

Chief Arthur's estimate of the Nc
Kinley vote among the railroad men
of the country is ninety per cent.
Probably that is a conservative esti-
mate; for the average of intelligence
among railroad men is high, and
nothing can be clearer than that they
would suffer heavily by a debased
currency.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-09-07

Mr.. George Fred Williams, attack
ing Tom Reed in his own district, met
a reception which must have convinc-
ed even him that he had untertaken a
large contract. But he was consider
ate in promising not to "humiliate"
Mr.. Reed.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-09-07

What the farmer wants is not more
coinage, but more customers; what
the wage Garner wants is to exchange
his labor for the best dollar in the
world and the opportunity whenever
he wants it to get that dollar with his
-Chdunceu N Depelu.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-09-07

China has taken advantage of Dem
ocratic free trade to enter the lists Of
competition with the United States in
the coal trade. The Tonquin district
is rich in deposits, and the Chinese
coal can be pushed on the western
coast greatly below those current in
this country. nQ Eu9
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-09-07
BLACK DRESS GooDs-

BLACK DRESS GOoDs-
If you want plain black dress
goods there are some specials
here that ought to interest you.
An all-wool Serge, French make
and sc inches wide at 25c. A
better one, "A inches wide, 39c.
Another still finer and wider at
soc. The finest makes are here
and at prices that will please
you.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-09-07

Terms-wHEN PAID STRICTLY IN ADVANCE,
$3.50 A 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 yop,r paper to see If prop
er credits are made, and keep your subscrip-
tions IN adUGnce.
In asking for a change of address, always
state where your paper isnov sent.
Rates of Advertising made known on ap-
plication. All cuts must have metal body
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-09-07
REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.

With Vermont as a pacemaker,
Maine ought to make a phenomenal
record.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-09-07

butchery go on. The Gear is suppos-
ed to favor a change of policy toward
Turkey. Much will depend on Loban-
offs successor.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-09-07


The following were some Of the
messages received by Maj. Mckinley
in regard to the Vermont election.
Senator Redfeld Proctor of Yer
mont, from New York, says: ever
mont ratifies the nomination of our
candidate. Campaign too short to
make it unanimous, but was rapidly
travelling that way"
John G. Mccullough, N. Benning
ton: Vermont, not satisfied to scotch
the snake, has killed it outright. The
November landslide is already here.
The Republican majority is by far the
biggest in its history, either during
the war or since Indications are that
it will surely amount to thirty eight
thousand, and probably more. 1t is
the precursor of the November land
slide.''
Alfred E. Watson, Republican State
Committee, White River Junction,
VT: "Vermonters have opened at
last upon the free silver citadel erect
ed by the Popo Democrats at Chica-
go by a Republican majority stronger
than ever.u
Gov. Woodbury. wired from Burling
ton, VT: ssThe freemen of Vermont
send greetings of thirty nine thou
sand majority to you, the exponent of
protection, prosperity and sound
money. Vermont has set the pace.
Let the column be kept well closed
up"
J. II. Manley wired from Augusta,
Me-; vermont has covered herself
with glory. Maine does not propose
to be outdone by Vermont"
Thomas Bartlett of Vermont, noted
for the high flown quality of his ora
torical displays, once arose in Con-
gress to indorse a measure that had
just been vigorously attacked. He
began to declaim, impressively, "Sir,
were it not for the rules of the House,
I would pour upon the opponents of
this measure the phials of my wrath"
He got no farther. Mr.. Polk of
Tennessee was upon his feet in mo-
meat. moving, with every appearance
ofSage interest, ssthat the rules be
suspended, and the gentleman allow
ed to pour!" Such a disconcerting
burst Of laughter followed that all
possibility of of pouring was over
in an instant, and the unfortunate
orator could only subside wrathfully
into silence and his seat Exchange.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-09-07
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
Estate of Mary A. Skinner.

The undersigned, having been appointed
by the Hon. Probate Court for the District of
Orleans, Commissioners, to receive, examine,
and adjust all claims and demands of all per-
against the estate of Mary A. Skinner
late of Barton, in said District. deceas-
ed, and all claims exhibited in Offset thereto,
hereby give notice that we will meet for the
purposes aforesaid, at the residence of
J. e. Skinner, in Barton, on the 3rd day of
October and 18th day of December next, from
O'Clock, a. m. until O'Clock, p M, each of
said days, and that six months from the 22nd
day of August, A. D. 1896, is the time limited
by said Court for said creditors to present
their claims to us for examination and allow
ance.
Dated at Barton, VT, this 4th day of SEN
tember, A. ID. 1896.
as-ss E. E. a. 4; PREW, BREW. commissioners.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-09-07
GEO. j. KELLEY.

TEU. J. KELLEY,
~ ENERAL AGENT FOR THE pHHNlX
" Mutual Life Insurance Co. Hartford
Conn. Also agent for three other companies.
representing a capital of ss8,OoO GOO Large
lines in Life, Fire, Accident and Endowment Z
Bonds placed on short notice. Due notice OF
expiration OF policies always given. once on
Main St., Albany. VT.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-09-07
CLARENCE III. WILLFY.

ENIRE, LIFE AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE
a. Stock Insurance in the best companies .
Stock and Mutual Insurance in the Vermont
Mutual and Union Mutual Fire Insuancc
Companies. Farm Stock Insurance given at
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. 4.
b1llty Assurance Corporation OF London is
managed conservatively and settles for acci-
dents quickly. Patronize home industries /.
Barton Landing, VT.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-09-07

Lye rots clothes; use less lye by using
less soap; do both by using Harmless soap.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-09-07
GILMAN & co.
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE
Estate of VIM. H. Daniels.

The undersigned, having been appointed
by the Hon. Probate Court for the District OF
Orleans, Commissioners, to receive, examine
and adjust all claims and demands of all per
sons against the estate of VIM. H. Daniels
late of Barton, in said district, deceased
and all claims exhibited in offset thereto
hereby give notice that will meet for the
purposes aforesaid, at the Office of B. f. ID.
Carpenter, in Barton Landing, on
the 29th day of September and 18th day of
February next, from O'Clock p. m until
4 O'Clock p. m, each of said days, and that six
months from the 21st day of Aug A. D., 1896, is
the time limited by said Court for said credi-
tors to present their claims to us for examin-
alton and allowance.
Dated at Barton, VT, this 3Ist day of
August, A. d. 1896.
:. - DANIEL @ SKINNER, Nm Commissioners.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-09-07

Lye rots clothes; use less lye BY using
less soap; do both by using Harmless soap
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-09-07
SILK WARP HENRIETTA-

SILK WARP HENRIETTA-
Always good, and some ladies
Will never be without a dress Of
this sort. To such we offer as
fine and heavy silk warp as
they ever bought at | 80 yard
our price, LOO.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-09-07

BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

pARTON NATIONAL BANK. BUSINESS
AO Hours from a. m, to,12. mn. From 2 to
4, p; M Amory Dawson, Pres't; II. X. Dewey
Cashier.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-09-07

SILK AND Wool SUITlNGs-
Novelty effects, at 29c. See
these.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-09-07
Stray Dog.

Came into my possession, Thursday. sent.
3, a Water Spaniel Dog. MEDIUM sized bfack
with one white foot. wears collar with t,r
name on IL. DWIGHT z. CHENEY
36-3 Crystal Lake Hotel, Barton.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-09-07

NEW CAPEs AND JACKETS
They are here, the first arrivals
marked last week, and some sold
already. We shall give you bet
ter values than ever before.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-09-07

CHARLES GRAVES,
SPECIAL AGENT FOR CONNECTICUT
- General Life Insurance Co., Barton, Vt.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-09-07

NEW STORM GARMENTS
We've all sorts to choose from,
single texture Mackintoshes,
double texture Mackintoshes and
Cravenettes.
LADIES UNDERWEAR
Jersey Vests and Pants and
Union Suits, medium weights
for fall wear. Silk trimmed
vests, fleece lined, seams finish
ed fiat and smooth, the best for
25c. All summer goods are
marked at bargain prices-we
want the room for the new
goods.
Write for Standard Fashion Sheets,
they are superior. We carry
the patterns in stock. They are
best and cost least.
GILMAN & co.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-09-07

f. NJ. NICHOLS, M. d.,
DHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. OFFICE
Il and residence at II. X. Dewey's. Bar
ton, Vermont.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-05-22

some person TO whom we sent a sam.
pie copy OF the National BimetalIIs,
writes US the following highly edifyine
note without signature.
We have no use for such cranky pa.
pers. We want gold and Cleveland .
We are not informed whether the
writer is a cuckoo" ONCE holder. a ma
tional bank president. member OF the
morgan othschild syndicate. or
merely some little ~iASacre who r..
CARDS II as mark OF financial acmen
70 be in accord with the great bankers
and money lenders Of the world. Who
ever he Is and whatever he il. We hone
ne has his gold. and we know he has r.
Cleveland The great body of the peo-
pie. unfortunately. have a superabun-
dance Of Cleveland. but not enough gold
10 bless themselves with. --National III
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-05-22
liar ME nIE

\ youngman entered the barroon
Of village tavern and called for .
drink. NO, said the landlord
you have had too much already
lou have been raving mad onca
and cannot sell YOU any more. \
lie stepped aside to make room for
a couple OF young men who had
Just entered, and the landlord wait
ed upon them very politely. The
other stood by -ulIenly. and when
they had finished he walked up 10
the landlord and said :-"Six wear.
ago. at their age, stood where
those young men are now. was =
man with fair prospects. Now. at
the age Of twenty-eight. | am a
wreck, body and mind. You led
me TO drink. In this room formed
the habit that has been my ruin
Now, sell Inc few more glasses
and your work will be- done, Twill
De done will soon be out Of the
way; there Is no hope for me. But
they can be saved; they may be
men again DO not sell il TO them
Sell IT TO me and let me die, and the
world will be rid Of me; but. for
heavens sake, don't sell any more
70 them The landlord listened
pale and trembling. Setting down
his decanter he exclaimed. "God
helping me, that is the last drop n
will ever sell to any one" He
kept his word.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-05-22
Boone Township Trustee
Notice.

The Undersigned. Trustee Of Roo..
o~hship. Dubois county. hereby r,v~
sos'ce that he will attend TO all bur.ns~
pertaining To the Office Of Trustee. !, ~
'ssHience y miles southeast Of Pon.r~
"i'-. on Saturdays OF each week. and =.
so~rl- all persons having township bus.
49, 10 present II on Saturday. C,u.ess
ss-iring books from the Township ~
vary, are notifiet that the Library :
sept by VIM. McHarris. in Por,en,,Is
n b. CovvnAs. Trustee.
Aug 10. 1Nx5-y.