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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-03-09
Barton.

Barton.
March, whew!
D. D. Bean spent a few days in Concord,
n. H., last week.
The w. G. t. U. will meet with Mrs. B.
d. Stone, Tuesday, March 10, at 8. p. m.
The auditors in final footings make the
cost of the electric light plant to date $685.,
51O.2S.
S. E. Standish is rather lame from the
effects of his mishap at St. Johnsbury the
other day.
The young ladies must remem Der that
leap year will not come again until 1904
and they must improve this while it lasts.
The Odd Girls are invited to meet with
Mrs. w. E. Douglass, Friday afternoon,
March 18th. Come early as there is work.
The Ladies' Aid Society will meet with
Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. E. Glazier next Wednes-
day afternoon. Gentlemen specially invit-
ed.
The Academy classes of '9S and '99 gave
a reception, Friday evening at L. M. Hub
bard's to the high school and a few 9TH
ers.
The new store in the Mrs. Stone block,
soon to be occupied by Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Browning, has been wired for electric
lights.
Rev. W. E. Douglass exchanged desks
with Rev. B. F. Rowland yesterday, each
congregation getting good discourse and
change of pastors for day.
1t is hoped that large number of
singers from this vicinity will attend the
musical convention to be held at Barton
Landing this week. 1t promises to be a
very pleasant and successful affair."
The village schools closed last week. The
attendance in the Academy department
has been larger than for several winters
past. The term in each department has
been pleasant and profitable.
G. A. Hamblet is showing the go model
of the Fowler bicycle with the Vim tire
This tire is a new thing and those intend
ing to purchase a wheel for the coming
year will do well to call and see it.
We are sending out statements to our
subscribers who are in arrears. Those who
are only slightly behind will find it
pleasure to pay; those who are badly in
arrears will see the propriety of getting
statement.
LISTERS MEETING The listers of Or
leans Co. are requested to meet at the
Court House, i'll Newport, on Wednesday,
March 18th, at 1 o'clock in the afternoon,
to consider and fix upon a uniform basis
of appraisal.
Following the example of some of the
progressive VT. papers, the MONITOR will
devote its second page to correspondence,
editorials and news matter. For the pres
ent we shalhdrop in pictures of those who
are mos0-prominently talked about as
presidentAi nominees.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-03-09
Morgan Center

Chandler Horn has rented the
house of J. A. Gray, and viii take p
ion at once.
On account Of bad weather, the
gathering to have been held at TIA,
the 9th, was postponed until Tuesd
10th.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-01
oUT or POLITICS NOW.
Ex-Chairman IEarrity Makes a State
ment Regarding His Position.

fN-ChO1rmun hnrritN Makes a state
ment Regarding His Position.
Philadelphia. July S.-William f. Harri-
ty, until recently chairman of the demo-
cratic state committee, has retired from
active politics. In answer to inquiries up
on the subject, Mr.. Harrity made the fol-
lowing statement: Yes, 1t is true that
1 have determined to withdraw from ac-
tive participation in political affairs. For
several years past I have been accorded
some prominence in the management IN
the leadership Of the democratic party. but
I desire TO take my place in the ranks, ex-
cept in so far as 1 may have duties to per-
form as the Pennsylvania member Of the
democratic national committee.
in taking this step wish to express
my warm appreciation of the personal and
political friendship and support which
have enjoyed during my political career.
have no resentments for my enemies.
and nothing but gratitude for my friends.
No man ever had warmer or more loyal
and devoted friends than / have had.
These friends, l still hope to retain, even
though have withdrawn from active po-
litical association with them, and II the
time shall come when can serve or aid
them IL will be my pleasure 10 respond to
their calls or demands.
Il shall" said Mr.. Harrity, continue
ITO take a general interest In politics and
shall always be ready to do whatever
reasonably and consistently can to pro-
mote the success Of the democratic party;
but 1 shall absolutely refrain from any
participation whatever In matters that
relate to party organization and manage
ment. have given most of my time and
az great deal OF my energies to political
matters since 1882 when / first began 10
take an active part in politics. / have
now concluded to take a rest from poll
tics, so to speak, and TO devote all OF my
energies to the management OF the affairs
Of the Equitable Trust Company; to the
practice of my profession and to my pri-
vate business matters"
Mr. Harrity's declaration is understood
by his friends to mean that he will give
NO attention to the work OF state or county
conventions or of state or county commit
tees. and that he will not in any way en-
deavor to influence or secure political
nominations or appointments of amy char
acter whatever. They now regard Mr..
| Harrity as entirely "out of politics" al
though tine prediction is made by some OF
them that they will not be surprised to
see him appear again In national or state
politics after a few years retirement and
relief from the drudgery and details OF
active participation in party MANAGE
ment.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-01
AS GENTLE AS A LAMB.
THE TAMMANY TIGER LIES DOWN
IN THE FOLD.

TmmRny's Convention Pledges It's
support to Bryan and SewRII, but
Says Nothing About the Chicago
riatnOGm-The Endorsement Made
JnanimOus-GOOd and had News
From All over the Political Field.
New York. July 3l.-At a meeting OF the
executive committee OF Tammany Hall
this afternoon the following resolution,
which was offered by John c. Sheehan.
was adopted by a vote of II to 4:
Resolved that the executive committee
OF the democratic organization of New
York city and county in regular oonven-
tion assembled In Tammany Hall. do here
by accept and approve the nomination of
William J. Bryan Of Nebraska. and Ar
thur Sewal Of Maine as the wise determ-
ination of the democratic national con-
vention recently held in Chicago. and we
pledge our loyal and hearty support OF
their candidacy"
Nothing was said, however, about the
democratic platform.
Those who voted in the negative sub
sequently withdrew their opposition, and
the resolution was then formally adopted
unanimously.
A meeting Of the general committee OF
Tammany Hall 70 arrange for a Bryan
and Sewall ratification meeting will prob
ably be called tomorrow.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-01
TO-DAY WITH THE DEAD.
victims of the Great Wreck Laid
out for Identification.

Atlantic City, N. j., July S1.-The work of
searching for the dead at the scene of last
evenings railroad catastrophe was contin-
ued all through the night and this morn
ing. With the exception of the body of
Engineer Farr, which was pinned to the
earth under his engine, no others have been
recovered from the wreck. The engineer
had met instant death at his post OF duty
and in collision had become wedged under
the engine, an iron arm crushing IN his
breast and fastening him to earth in a
manner which resisted all attempts TO re-
lease him last night
The coroner this morning announced
that forty-three persons were killed, six
others, now in hospitals here, Will likely
die from their injuries.
1t is learned that fireman Thomas
OHoolihan of the Reading train was not
killed as first announced, but that he saw
ed his life by jumping from the engine
when he saw that a collision was inevita-
BILE.
Everything possible is being done to al
leviate the suffering of the injured. Many
of the injured, however have been taken
to their homes at Bridgeton, Salem and
other points in Cumberland county.
This morning the dead were all gather
ed at the old Seaview excursion house,
which was improvised into morgue. The
bodies were laid about the floor OF the
big dancing hall of the pavilion in rows.
1t was a horrible sight. The corpses were
in all conditions of mutilation There
were headless, armless and legless trunks,
and in some instances bodies were crush
ed out of all semblance of recognition.
There were forty-seven bodies laid out,
and moving through this horrible mass
were streams of people, some curious,
but many with anxiety pictured on their
faces or weeping while looking for lost
loved ones or friends.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-01
BRYAN's ITINERARY.
He VIII Visit Chicago and Pitts
burg En- Route to New York.

burg En- Route to New York.
Lincoln. Neb., July Si.-Mr. Bryan this
evening completed the itinerary of his
journey to New York.
Pittsburg is the only large city whers
the night of a week day VIII be spent,
and Mr.. Bryan may be prevailed on to
address an audience there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan will leave Lincoln
oago Saturday afternoon. They viii re-
main in Chicago over Sunday, leaving
there just before 12 o clock Sunday night,
via the Pennsylvania road.
Monday night will be spent in Pitts
burg and the departure for New York
will be made early Tuesday morning, so
as to reach there at $50 O'clock that even
ing. The national committee will meet in
New York at the time of the notification
and important campaign work will be dis
cussed.
From New York Mr.. and Mrs Bryan
will go TO Bath, Me, to visit Mr. ana
Mrs. Sewall. The return trip win not be
arranged until after the New York notih-
cation meeting. Mr.. Bryan is not maxi
ing any dates for speeches at this time,
and will not do so until after the ma
tional committee has been consulted
News of his Endorsement by the Tam
many executive committee was received
by Mr. Bryan this afternoon in a telegram
from Congressman Amos j. Cummings
Mr.. Cummings wires: The Tammany
executive committee has just unanimous
ly indorsed your nomination. Ny per-
sonal congratulations"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-01
"IT WAS A FAMOUS victory"
Frank Agan Wins the Greatest Race
of the Year.

Frank Agan Wins the Greatest Race
of the Year.
Cleveland, o.. July Si.-Fifteen thousand
persons saw Frank Agan win the greatest
pacing race of the year to-day at the
Glenvine track, defeating Robert j.. joe
Patchen and Badge in straight heats. Not
only this, but they saw him lower his
own record twice, and incidentally the
pacing record of the track. The big bay
stallion was wildly cheered after each per-
formance, and he richly deserved an the
plaudits for each heat was clean and hot,
and he won the race on its merits. There
Is some talk Tonight to the effect that
Badge did not try to win, but this talk
cannot lessen the greatness OF the event.
Agan went one heat In 204
The free-for-all pace was the second on
the days card. The entries were Joe
Patchen, Robert j., Frank Agan, Badge
and Rubenstein In the auction pools,
Robert J. sold for 800 to $500 Joe Patchen
brought $50 to N5, while the field sold at
$50 DOWN to S25 In the books, Patchen
was quoted at to s, Robert at to s.
Rubenstein at 50 to 8. Before the second
heat Agan sold at even money and Robert
j. went at II to s. The betting was very
heavy Frank Agan not being backed to
any great extent before the first heat.
Before the start President william Ed
wards addressed the drivers, telling them
that each heat must be raced. and that no
laying up would be countenanced
Rubenstein drew the pole, Robert j. sec
ond, Joe Patchen third Frank Agan
fourth and Badge on the outside. Before
the first heat was half paced II was easy
70 see that something bothered Robert J.
He was not racing. Geers drove him stead-
lily, but the gelding did not have the
speed. Going to the first quarter Robert
j. and Patchen were even up, a head IN
the lead Of the pole horse. Around the
second turn Robert j. led, going the half
Patchen moved up carrying Rubenstein
at his fianks. Rubenstein showed n mo-
ment and then fell behind. Around the
last turn, Frank Agan crept up, and COM
ing up the stretch he got forward with
such speed that the leaders appeared to
be stationary winning by length from
Patchen who had two lengths the best OF
Robert j. Time by quarters, 0:s0A 1924
1884,, 2:05.
The second heat was the most sensa-
tional. In the first half they loafed. Agan
was in the lead, but wGs given hard drive
by Patchen, who held his nose at the bay
stations neck, forcing him to pace the
last half In 2.Ol gait and the last quarter
in a 2-minute gait Coming to the wire,
Agan made a great spurt, getting a lead
of more than a length, which Patchen
reduced to a neck at the finish. Time
0;31%, 1;03 1874 2:O4.
From the first turn in the third heat
Agan and Patchen raced as pair. Round
ert j.. who responded noby, but the call
came too late. The gelding however, sue
ceeded In passing Patchen and finishing
"a little ahead of his old rival and gave
Agan close call. the latter winning by a
head. Time 0:Sih, 1:0lA, 1:92A. 2O4&.
Previous to to-days race the track pac-
ing record stood at 2:C45k, made by Patcheu
here last year
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-01
THE READING TRAIN RACING.
The Dead Engineer Probably to
blame for the Great Accident.

The Dead Engineer PrODaDAy 10
Blame for the Great Accident.
Philadelphia, Pa, July S1.-Advices from
Atlantic City to the Office of the Phila-
delphia and Reading Railroad Company
in this city this morning, placed the num-
Der killed in last nights railroad accident
at forty-three, including the engineer and
fireman of the Reading train.
There are no new developments regard
ing the responsibility for the terrible loss
of life, but the accident seems to have
resulted from the failure of Engineer Farr
of the Reading train to obey the signals
at the block signal station, which, 1t Is
generally agreed, were set against his train
and required a full stop.
Engineer Farr and his fireman were both
killed.
Engineer Kriner of West Jersey says
that as he neared the crossing he saw the
Reading train approaching from the op-
posite direction. The Camden and Allan
tic train was also coming to
wards this city. and it seemed
to him that both trains were rae
ing. Signals at the block houses We're
open for him to go on, and, knowing that
If such be the case, that block must be
against Reading train, he expected the
latter to stop. Before he realized it. he
saw a collision was inevitable, and he was
about to jump at the point where the
Reading engine now lies. but he took des-
perate chances and stuck to his post.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-01
CLAIMED by THE ENEMY.
Does senator Pritchard Reckon
without His Hostf

NltnOuA AAAH AAosAl
Washington. July Ex-senator Pritchard
left for his home in North Carolina this
evening after a protracted conference
with Vice Chairman Apsly Of the con-
gressional campaign committee. The sem
ator is quite satisfied with the situation
as he finds it in his state.
For the first time in the history OF
North Carolina" said he I'VE have an
election law that viii insure all parties
a fair count and an honest election. I'm
der such auspices, he said. Mckinley Is
bound to carry the state The republicans
have had their electoral candidates in the
field for a long time and an active can
vass is being made"
When asked how It was that he, an ar
dent friend of free silver could so earn
estly espouse the republican platform. Mr.
Pritchard replied as follows: II am a sill
yer man and am just as earnestly in favor
of the free coinage of silver now as / ever
was, but l do not propose to accept free
silver coupled with ffee trade, free cor
ruption. free fraud and free everything
else that is bad l viii vote for free coin
age whenever the occasion presents itself
as an independent proposition, but ! do
not intend to use II as a club TO beat down
everything else that is good. / believe the
republican declaration for international
bimetallism is better for the country coup
led with protection, than the democratic
declaration for free silver, coupled with free
trade"
The republicans never had a better
opening before them In our state than now
presents ITSELF" said Mr.. Pritchard, "and
am quite confident that we viii carry
North Carolina for Mckinley"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-01
DAILY. SO A YEAR
CENTS a COPY.
WEEKLY 2-TIMES-A-WEEFGS 81 A YEAR
DEATH AT THE REUNION.
A THUNDERBOLT Stakes THE Or
CHARD HILL ASSEMBLY.

Two Prominent Citizens OF westerns
Georgia killed and seven seri-
OusIy Wounded at the Reunion OF
the Thirtieth Georgia Regiment.
They Had Taken shelter Under a
Tree That Was struck by Light
ming.
Griffin. Ga, July 3i-During the re-
union OF the Thlrtieth Georgia regiment
to-day at Orchard Hin. a station on ths
Central road. six miles from this place,
a cloudburst was ushered by a bolt OF
lightning that killed two and injured
seven Of those attending the exercises.
Several of them are yet In a serious
condition.
At 1880 o'clock this afternoon the rain
storm was terrific. while the fatal light
ming flashed from a sky that was almost
clear. and queer as fl may seem, the rain
was couhned within three miles OF Or
chard Hin. ana only the distant thunder
could be heard here.
The following is a list OF the killed;
George Taylor. postmaster. McRibbon,
Ga.
J. w. Whitley. a prominent planter oa
Liberty HIM.
The injured are:
Or. n. b. brewery OF Griffin.
Wylie Coins. Butts county.
John McElhenny. Brushy, Ga.
DIR. ]. T. Collins. Towaliga, Ca.
Charles Crowley and John White Of
Monroe county.
Mrs. J. w. Phillips and child Of Miner.
Prompt attention was given the injured.
| The lightning struck a large tree, and
| those killed and injured were endeavoring
| TO secure shelter when the fatal Hash
came.
Following the excitement Of the light
nings dread work. DR.. ]. II. Hehn was
/ found In an Outhouse on w. W. Grubbs'
| place In a condition that was critical
| and gave evidence OF attempted suicide
| from opium poison. The physicians have
| given his case up, as they find no Is q
| victim TO the cocaine habit.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-01
MIDDLE OF THE ROAD MEN.
They Scotch the Wheels of Progress
in Missouri.

Sedalia, Mo, July s1.-The indications
for a short and harmonious session of
the populist state convention entirely dis
appeared when they assembled at a. m.
to-day, as all the delegates wanted to
talk at once. The platform adopted was
substantially as it came from the com
mittee, with the exception Of the money
plank. A substitute was offered for this,
which caused a fight, but it was finally
adopted. 1t provides that the government
issue money direct 70 he people and for
the free and unlimited coinage of gold
and silver at ratio of 16 to l.
A substitute was offered for the address
submitted last night providing that the
democratic party be required to give
written pledges that Sewall be removed
from the ticket and Watson placed In
his stead or the populists would not sup
port Bryan. The fight on this was bitter
and acrimonious. and occupied the morn
ing session. The convention adjourned
until ! O'Clock
The middle-of-the-road men were ap-
parently in the majority, and will prob
ably carry their point.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-01
ENTHUSIASTIC ron FUSION.
North Carolina Democrats and Pop
uIisfs Fear the Republicans.

Raleigh, N. c., July S1.-In accordance
with the terms of a resolution adopted
by a vote of 20 to by the democratic
state committee, expressing a desire for
electoral fusion with the populists, Dem
ocratic State Chairman Clement Manly
and Populist State Chairman Marion But
Ter had a conference here tonight regard
ing the terms upon which such fusion
can be effected.
All this is merely preliminary, as the
populists say nothing definite can be done
until their state convention adjourns. The
democrats assert that the rural voters,
both populists and democrats, are en-
thusiastic for fusion, and that the popu-
lists are making demands upon their dele
gates to the state convention to vote
for fusion. 1t is admitted that unless
all silver elements get together the re-
publicans will carry the state.
The republican state committeeman say
they will at their next meeting propose
to give the republican candidates all of
North Cardinals S electoral vote.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-01
GOLD MEN GET OUT.
Several Members of the Michigan
Committee Resign.

Detroit, Mich, July Sl.-Eriott Steven
son will, in few days, resign as chair
man Of the democratic state central COM
mittee. The committee will be called to-
gether Immediately thereafter, and Fred
A. Baker will be elected to succeed him
c. E. d. Warner and S. A. Douglass,
members of the committee from the First
district, who are gold men, will also re-
sign and ex-Judge McGrath and Mr. Ste
venson will be elected to succeed them
After this change in affairs, which is
made in the interest Of harmony, a cam
paign committee will be organized, with
Judge McGrath as chairman and Mr.. Ste
venson as one of its leading members.
Chairman Stevenson, in an interview this
afternoon, practically authorized the fore
going statements.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-01
RAPID TRANsPORTATIoN.

The Government VIII Hereafter
Send the Sailors by Rail.
Washington. July 3i.-Word was receiv-
ed at the navy department to-day that
the special train carrying 100 men Of the
crew Of the Charleston from Mare Island,
California. to Norfolk. had arrived at the
latter point, making the "trip by the south
ern route I'm four days and twenty-three
hours, breaking all previous records for
similar transcontinental journeys
Until recently enlisted men were ex-
changed between the Pacific and Atlantic
coasts by way OF Panama, consuming an
average of thirty-five days, during which
the mems services were lost to the navy,
although their pay and subsistence went
on.
The advantages OF the new transit sys-
TEN will be very great in time OF sudden
hostilities
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-01

Louisville, KY. July S1.-whisky max
ing in Kentucky will be almost totally
suspended tomorrow Tor a period OF eign-
teen months. The committee appointed
at meeting of the Kentucky distillers
on July 10 to bring about a suspension
agreement met to-day and announced
that they had signed all the Bourbon and
rye distilleries III the 121z per cent. allot-
ment provided for.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-01
AS TO HEADaUARTERs.
st. John Has Something to Say on
This Subject.

New York, July S1.-William P. ST. joan,
treasurer Of the national silver and the
national democratic committee, when
asked to-day about the conflicting claims
Of Chicago, Washington and this city for
designation as the national headquarters
of the two parties, said that the rooms
taken by him at the Bartholdi hotel are
nothing more than treasurer's quarters,
for two parties, at present. At some fu-
ture time, he said, Chairman Jones of tho
democratic committee and Chairman
Lane Of the silver committee will desig-
nate a city at which national headquar-
ters will be located
Mr.. ST. John said that he has no knowi-
edge as to when the matter viii be deter
mined He admitted that on Monday acs
tive campaign work will begin from his
quarters at the BartholdL The rooms
which have been hired outnumber those
engaged by the republicans, and comprise
the entire parlor floor Of the Bartholdi
hotel
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-01

Baltimore, July S1.-Frank NJ. Baker
and George H. Forney, individually ana
trading as Frank NJ. Baker & Co., deal
ers in chinaware 307 West German street,
to-day made an assignment for the bene-
fit of creditors. The assets are about $780,
600 end the liabilities about the same
amount. The assignment, Il Is said, Is
due entirely to depression IN business.