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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-05-18

toned, and as she would not take the
trouble to come down himself, even
to the funeral of his poor old uncle,
who had been SO kindly disposed to
him, if Milly likes you well enough to
have you, you and she will be just as
much entitled to the sum set aside as
if Master Charley had married her;
and am sure / shall not object to the
substitution. In the will the only con-
dition is that Milly shall marry his
nephew and of course you are as
much his nephew as Charley is.
Therefore, leave it with Milly; if
she says 'Yes," say the same, and
you will both have something to set
up housekeeping WITH
No need to tell the joy with which I
heard this unexpected news, or the
heartiness with which [ thanked the
kind hearted Major.
''I'll go off and tell Milly at once"
I said; but had not gone far when he
called me back.
s'You don't ask how much you will
have to start housekeeping upon," he
said.
"What matter, sir, ince you think
it enough?" answered.
"H'm; but you may as well know.
You may not think it enough?"
elbow much is it, them" asked.
"Fifty thousand pounds!". said the
Major.
And this is what Charley lost and I
gained by that journey-Milly (worth
more than alll and 100000!
And now Charley won't speak to
me or to my wife-for Milly and I are
married, and he says I meanly took
advantage of him; but 1 say, as l used
to say before, it is all his luck-and
mine.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-05-18
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
Estate of Martin p. Bell.

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 Martin p. Bell, late
of Craftsbury, in said District, deceased, and
all claims exhibited in offset thereto, hereby
give notice that we will meet for the purpos-
es aforesaid, at Craftsbury Town Clerk IS office
on the goth day of May and 23rd day of Sept.
next, from 1 O'Clock, m until O'Clock, m,
each of said days, and that months from the
Goth day of Mar, A. d. 1885, is the time limited
by said Court for said creditors to present
their claims to us for examination and allow
ance.
Dated at Craftsbury, VT, this 25th day of
April A. d. 1896.
o20 R. G. NOODLE.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-05-18
Old People.

Old people who require medicine to regu-
late the bowels and kidneys will find the true
remedy in Electric Bitters. This medicine
does not stimulate and contains whiskey
nor other 1ntoxicant, but acts tonic and
Alternative. 1t acts mildly on the stomach
and bowels, adding strength and giving tone
to the organs thereby aiding nature in the
tiers is an excellent appetizer and aids diges-
ton. Old people find it just exactly what
they need. Price fifty cents per bottle at H.
G. Pierce's dru store.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-05-18

An old lady of Fife, noted for pos
Rssing sharp tongue, and a tenden
eople, was entertaining number of
Dung folks at an evening party. The
Jest of honor was young man who
IA obtained an appointment in
|hina, and he was SO much elated
Ter his prospects that he talked
hfoughout the evening of himself.
u he stood up to go, the old lady,
DO had been rather silent, said to
ih. TAX guide care o. yourself when
cur AVA, for mind We they eat pup
|es in Cheena.''
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-05-18

Gnety per cent OF all the people need to
Re course of Hoods Sarsaparilla at this
<ason to prevent that rundown and debili-
Ned condition which invites disease. The
|bney invested in half dozen bottles of
[ood's Sarsaparilla will come back with large
eturns in the health and vigor of body and
length OF nerves
Hoods Pills are easy to buy, easy to take,
hsy to operate. Cure all liver ills. 25c.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-05-18

In the spring young mans fancy lightly
Risers, for they always cleanse the liver. uu
rify the oiood, and invigorate the system. H.
=. fiSroe' parton; d. w. HiIdreth, Barton
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-05-18

Mrs. r. DeYoung Middleburg, Ia, writes:
have used One Minute Cough Cure for six
years, both for myself and childred, and l
consider it the quickest acting and most sat
isfactory cough cure l have ever used. III. @.
Pierce, Barton; d. w. Hildreth, Barton Land
ing; R. E. French Glover.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-05-18

Young mothers dread the summer months
account of the great mortality among chill
Ten caused by bowel troubles. Perfect safe
may be assured those who keep on hand
|eWitt'S Collie and Cholera cure, and admin
ter it promptly For cramps, bilious collie,
Esentery and diarrhoea, it affords instant
|lief- H C. Pierce, Barton; d. w. Hildreth,
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-05-18
JUST FOR FUN.

I'm so glad you had the doctor, did
Relieve you? Yes; of $50.
Nd he carry his audience with him?
they chased him five blocks.
Have you bought your summer
met, and is there any corpses on
Ian 1 get some eggs from your
Is, little boy?" ''Nope, I'M; our
5 have gone dry"
Uncle George, do you think my
tographs do me justice?" Eyes
ice without mercy.".
|he-I have seen just sixteen win
N. He-Ah, see, you've spent the
ID of them in Florida.
Feast- Did the colonel draw his
Erd in defence of his country? Grim
only pension.
He-I've been watching for chance
kiss you for the past ten minutes.
e-You must be near-sighted.
lou say you have lost daughter;
lat did she die of? Oh, she's not
ad. She married a man named
18th.
Mrs. Shopper-Why, all these toys
} old. Shopkeeper-Yes, madam;
then, you know most of the ba-
IS are new.
Fl wonder if he loves me?" she mus
Again she read the letter. sit
! st be so. I can make no sense of
The pyramids are very like some
IN we know of. They start out on
broad basis, but they rapidly dwin-
} to a point.
Mr. McCorkle was showing some
'itors over the house. Arriving at
3 nursery he remarked: This, gen
men, is the bawl room.
''The wailing of the wind always
Dves me to tears" said the sensa-
nal boarder. eyes," said the cheer
idiot. cit is indeed a sad blow"
Tommy-Pa, why is it the good die
ung? Mr.. Figg - They don't die
ung because they are good, but they
~ good because they die young.
How does a pitcher of water differ
M a man throwing his wife over
idge?" "One is water in the pitch
and the other is pitch her in the
ter"
Did the jury find the prisoner
ilty?" inquired man concerning
rglar. mo, SIR" responded the po-
eman; "they didn't find him at all.
got away"
ISN'T Beverly trifle too particu-
2" particular? If you gave him
} earth he would insist on having
the mud cleaned off before he
uld take it."
Of the soloists, Miss Eta Fustle car
"a off the horrors of the evening, is
lat the paper said next morning. Of
urse the reporter swore that he
ote "honors."
What do they do at the farm, Bes-
q" ''The women hug the stove, and
. men smoke" "Would it not be
tier for the men to hug the women,
let the stove smoke.
Mamma, do you know what
sweet tooth is? Mamma-No, dear;
MT bother me. Willie-I know,
ANNA. Mamma-What is it? Willie
It's tooth from a honey comb.
Sim 3d." said Miss Hawkins, knock
: 30 per cent off her age. Chow
are your" "Old enough to know
ter" replied Mr.. Dillenbeck, who
when she was born.
first Fisherman-Let me carry that
sket. Any one can see you're green
this business. Second Fisherman
ny, how should / carry it? First
if there was some
ng in it.
you naughty boy" exclaimed the
'ther of one of group of noisy
-eniles, "what are you doing?"
laying" "But I heard you calling
mes.T "Yes'm. We're playing we
, the senate"
Or. farley is simply wrapped up in
profession" ct should say he was.
ny, they do say that when he pro-
sed to Madge Willoughby he never
leezed her hand once, but kept his
lmb on her pulse all the time"
Ouug mothers dread the summer months
The Greenville times., 1896-12-09

SnleA @ cur obligation to the Sovereignty Of
SPAIN VIII be superseded By higher ob,iyaffons
~ Snlea We can hardly hesitate 10 reeoEnfze
and discharge.
Deterring The choice Of wavs and uesh,.s
until the time for action arrives. we shenl9
uake thetn depend upon the precise conditions
eh eneh e4istihgi and they should not be deter
nlheu upon without giving careful heed 10
Sn,a:sa.. Seis sonslasratl Involving our honor and
interest,", or the International duty we owe ~
spain: Until We face the eontingeucies Srg-
sesteu or The situation is BY other incidents
iIperatlYely changed. We should continue In
sne s tlhe o. conduct heretofore pursued, thus In
all circumstances exhibiting our obedience ~
the requirements OF public law and our rTsari
LOT the auty enloired upon Us BY the poSiLion
we occupy IN the family OF nations
contemplation OF emergencies that NAV
arlss should plainly lead US TO avoid their
creation, either through careless disregard Of
present duty or even an undue Stimulation and
ul-umed expression Of feeling. But have
deemed u not amiss to remind the Congress
that time may arrive when correct policy
snu s care LOT our interests. as well as q regard
LOT the interests of other nations and their
citizens, Joined BY considerations OF humanity
and desire TO see rich and fertile country In.
umately related to US saved frem
complete devastation, win eonstrain
OUT , government to such action as
at the same time promise to Cuba and lis in-
ings Of peace.
The Venezuelan boundary Question.
The Venezuelan boundary question has
ceased to be matter o4diTerence between
Greg Britain and the Unifed States, their re-
srective governments having pgreed upon the
substantial provisions a treaty between
GreN Britain and Venezuela submitting The
whole controversy to arbitration The pro-
visions OF the treaty are so eminently Just ana
talr that the assent OF Venezuela thereto may
confidently be anticipated.
Negotiations for u treaty OF general arbitra-
ton Tor all differences between Great britain
and the United States are far advanced aud
promise TO reach asuecessful eonsummation at
an early date.
Seal Life In Behring Sea
We have during the last yeur labored faith
fully, and against unfavOrable conditions, TO
secure better preservation Of seal life In the
Behring sea. Both the United States and
Great Britain have lately dispatched commits
sioners to these waters to study the habits and
condition Of the seal herd and the causes OF
their rapid decrease. Upon the reports OF
these commissioners, soon 10 be submitted
and with the exercise OF patience and good
sense on the part Of all interested parties II Is
earnestly hoped that hearty cooperation may
be secured for the protection against the
threatened extinction Of seal life In the north
ern Pacifc and Behring sea.
The Greenville times., 1896-12-09
OUR FINANCIAL SYSTEM.
Weakness and Vices OF Our Present
Method.


This reference TO the conditions and pros
poets OF our revenues naturally suggests an
allusion TO the weakness and vices OF our fnan-
cial method. They have boen frequently
pressed upon the attention Of congress In
previous communications and the inevitable
danger OF their continued toleration pointed
out without now repeating these details,
can not refrain from again earnestly present.
Ing the necessity OF the prompt reform OF
system opposed to every rule OF sound finance
the gravest peril and perplexity.
I Withdra walls Of Gold Obligations.
Because we may be enjoying o temporary re-
lief from Its depressing influence this should
not lull us into false security, nor lead us TO
forget the suddenness OF past visitations. am
more convinced than ever that we can have
no assured financial peace and safety until the
government currency obligations upon which
gold may be demanded from the treasury are
withdrawn from circulation and cancelled.
recommended, by their exchange for long
term bonds bearing q low rate OF interest or
by their redemption with the proceeds Of such
bonds.
This plan Of issuing bonds for the purpose Of
redemption certainly appears to be the most
effective and direct path to the needed reform.
In default Of this, however, 1t would be q step
In the right direction II currency obligations
redeemable In gold whenever so redeemed
should be cancelled instend OF ressued. This
improve present conditions.
National Bank Notes.
National banks should redeem their own
notes. They should be allowed to issue circu-
lation to the par value OF bonds deposited ns
security for redemption and the tax on their
circulation should be reduced TO one-fourth Of
one per cent Is
In considering projects for the retirement OF
the United States notes and treasury notes Is
sued under the new law Of 1890, | am OF the
opinion we have placed too much stress upon
the danger OF contracting the currency and
have calculated too little upon the gold that
would be added to our circulation II invited TO
US by better and safer financial methods. II Is
not SO much contraction OF our currency that
should be avoided as Its unequal distribution.
The entire case may be presented by the
statement that the day OF sensible and sound
financial methods will not dawn upon us until
our government abandons the banking busi-
ness and the accumulation OF funds, and con-
fines Its monetary operations to the receipt OF
the money contributed by the people for its
support. and the expenditure Of such money
for the peoples benenttOur business interests
and all good citizens long for rest from fever
ish agitation, and the inauguration by the
government OF reformed financial policy
which viii encourage enterprise and make
certain the rewards OF labor and industry.
The Greenville times., 1896-12-09
TIE NAVY DEPARTMENT.
Construction of Our Now Navy.

The work Of the navy department and its
present conditions are fully exhibited In the
report Of the secretary. The construction OF
vessels for our new navy has been energetic
upon the general lines previously adopted. the
department having seen no necessity for radi
cal changes In prior methods under which the
work was found to be progressing in manner
highly satisfactory. 1t has been decided, how
ever to provide In every ship building con-
tract that the builder should pay all trial ex-
penses, and 1t has also been determined TO pay
no speed premiums In future contracts.
The premiums recently earned and some yet
to be decided are features of the contracts
made before this conclusion was reached.
I On March 4. 1899 there we're In commission
but two armored vessels, the ouble-turreted
monitors Miantonomoh and Monterey. Since
that date, OF vessels ;theretofore authorized,
there have been placed in their first commits.
Sion three flrst-class and two second class bat
tleships, two armored cruisers, one
harbor-defense ram, g and five double-
turreted monitors, including the Maine
Eight new unarmored cruisers and two new
gunboats have also been commi ssoned. The
Iowa, another battleship will be completed
about March /, and at least four more gunboats
will be ready for sea in the early spring.
The War College.
The war college has developed into on insti-
tuition which 1t Is believed will be OF great
value 10 lnt navy, III ttuCulDR tnc SClenCe OF
war US well as In stimulating professional zeal
In the navy, and 1t will be especially useful In
the devising Of plans for the utilization, In
case of necessity, Of oil the naval resources OF
the United States The secretary has per-
sistently adhered to the plan he found In oper-
alton for securing labor ut navy yards, through
boards Of labor employment, and has done
much to make 1t more complete and efficient
Discipline In the Service.
Discipline among the officers and men Of the
navy has been maintained 10 o high standard,
and the percentage OF American citizens en-
listed has been very much increased.
The secretary is considering, and will formu-
late during the coming winter, plan for lay
Ing up ships In reserve, thereby largely reduce
Ing the cost of maintaining our vessels afoat.
The Naval Militia.
The naval militia, which was authorized q
few years ago, as on experiment, has now de-
veloped into body OF enterprislng young
men, active ard energetic In the discharge OF
their duties and promising great useful
ness. This establishment has nearly the same
relation to our navy as the national guard In
the different states bears to our army; and 1t
constitutes q source OF supply for our naval
forces, the Importance Of which is Immediate
ly apparent
The Greenville times., 1896-12-09
MONOPOLY.
Trusts and Other Aggreg ,tions of Capital

Trusts and Other Aggreg ttiOns of Capital.
Another topic In which our people rightiully
take q deep interest may be here briefly con-
sidered. refer to the existence OF trusts and
other huge aggregations Of capital, the object
OF which Is to secure the monopoly OF some
particular branch OF trade, industry or COM
merce, and to stifle wholesome competition
When these arc defended II is usually on the
ground that, though they increase prices they
also reduce prices and thus may benefit the
public. 1t must be remembered. however, that
q reduction Of prices to the people Is not one Of
the real objects OF these organizations, nor is
their tendency necessarily In TINT direction.
II 1t occurs In o particular case 1t Is only be-
cause II accords with the purposes or interests
OF those managing the scheme.
Though congress has attemped to deal with
this matter by legislation, the laws passed for
that purpose thus far have proved ineffective,
not because Of any lack Of disposition or at
tempt to enforce them, but simply because the
laws themselves, as interpreted BY the courts,
do not reach the difficulty. II the nsuficlenciss
OF existing laws can be rtmedied BY further
legislation, 1t should be done.
An Appeal for Economy.
In concluding this communication. its last
words shall be an appeal to the congress for
the most rigid economy In the expenditure OF
the money II holds In trust for the people.
The tn, way to perplezinF ezsraysEsnee is easy
however, IL Is considered that those who bear
the burdens OF taxation have guaranty ol
honest care save in the fidelity Of their pub
Ito servants, the duty Of oil possible retrench-
ment Is plainly manifest.
When our differences are forgotten, andour
contests Of political opinion are no longerre.
membcred, nothing In tho retrospect ii dul
public service will be as fortunate and com.
fortlng as the recollection OF oflcal duty vel
performed, and the memory OF O constant de-
sotlcn to the interests Of our conndnk fellow
ennntrymon. QnovEn CIErEfANn
Executive Mansion, pscVmheg L lspd 4
The Greenville times., 1896-12-09
POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT.



Our post Office department Is In good condi-
tlon and the exhibit made OF Its operations
during the fiscal year, ended June 30, 1865, II
allowance Is made for imperfections In the
laws applicable to II, Is very satisfactory. The
total receipts during the year were ss2, 40, ,0s
40 The total expenditures were 500 026, 200 "a.
exclusive OF 81. $50 0S0s.27 which was earned by
the Pacific railroad for transportation and
credited on their debt to the government
There was an increase OF receipts over the
DssvlSss Sss, yss, sDs Of ssoa .r5 q
ture OF ss.s36,iet02 or 4,se per cent.
The deficit was al ,67p, ,05di9 less than that OF
the preceding year
Abuse OF the Service.
The transmission at the rate OF ono cent a
pound OF serial libraries, advertising sheets,
house organs" periodicals advertising some
copies, and the like, ought certainly to be dis
continued. A glance at the revenues received
for the work done last year will show more
plainly than any other statement the gross
abuse OF the postal service and the growing
The free matter curried In the mails for the
departments, offices, ETC., Of the government
and for congress In pounds amount to Q4.4sJ,-
lsa
Corrective Legislation Recon- mended.
II such second-class matter paid merely the
cost OF It's handling our deficit would disappear
huu surplus Tthult, WHiCu Hlk1t De USeu TO
give the people still better mail facilities or
cheaper rates OF letter postage recommend
that legislation be at once enacted to correct
these abuses and introduce better business
Ideas In the regulation OF our postal rates.
Universal Postal Union.
The Universal Postal union, which now en-
braces ell the civilized world, and whose dele
gates will represent l,0OO0O0,O0O people, will
hold Its nth congress In the city OF Washing
ton In May, 1871.
In view Of the Importance OF this assem-
bluge and Of its deliberations, and OF the hon.
ors and hospitalltes accorded to our repre-
sentatives by other countries on similar occa-
sions, earnestly hope that such an appropri-
alton will be made for the expenses necessa-
rly attendant upon the coming meeting In our
capital city, as well be worthy OF our ma
tional hospitality and indicative OF our appre-
citation Of The event.
The Greenville times., 1896-12-09

During the past year rapid progress has been
made toward the completion OF the scheme
adopted for the erection and armament OF
fortineations along our sea coast. while equal
progress has been made in providing the ma
terial for submarine defense in connection
with these works.
This improved situation Is largely due to the
recent generous response OF congress to the
recommendations OF the war derartment
Thus we shall soon have complete about one
hfth OF the comprehensive system, the first
step IN which Was noted In my message TO the
congress OF December 4. is9t
The experience and result OF the past year
demonstrate that with a continuation OF pres
ent careful methods the cost Of the remaining
work will be much less than the original esti-
mate. We should always Keep In mind that OF
all forms OF military preparation coast de-
Tense alone Is essentially pacific In its nature
While II gives the sense Of security due to a
consciousness OF strength. II Is neither the
purpose nor the effect OF such permanent fOrtl-
heation TO involve US In complications, hut
rather to guarantee us against them. They are
no temptation 10 war, but security against IT,
Thus they are thoroughly In accord with all
the traditions OF our national diplomacy.
The Greenville times., 1896-12-09
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
Worthy of Constant Care and Eucoura ge-
ment.

The department OF agriculture Is so inti-
inateiy rela,eu 70 we weiare oI Yur people ano
wy prosperity ~ our nauoh enat ~
shouiu cons.uneiy rece.ve tne care
aru Era, ,,,ii sbrsa @ sne sove'nmeh., ~
FROM smail pesinning ~ mas grown 70 pe
the center oi asricul.uraI ln.elligence ana tne
source oi aiu anu eneouIsseinene 70 asrieul-
.ulai enor.s. Lalee sums Vi money are an
nuaiy .s appIupIiaseu hoa sue niain.enance s ..
inns uepa,.neht, anu " must " con,esseu tnat
sne ieg,sa.,on Iela.as 70 ms siwsys peen
nrnnerlv gnarded against waste and y trave- A.
gance SO far, however, as public money has
been appropriated fairly and sensibly TO help
those who actually till the soil, no expenditure
has been more proftably made or more gener-
ally approved by the people.
Exuorts of Farm Protiucts.
M. ...~..,.-.. -s..-,. a.. 49,.
The Greenville times., 1896-12-09
oIvrL-sERvIcE REFORM.
A cau,s for cnnrratulatlon.

The progress made in civil-servce reform
furnishes cause for the utmost congratula-
ton. IL has survived the doubts Of It's friends
as we'll as the reneor OF its enemies, and has
gained . permanent place among the agencies
prove, econoinze and elevate the public scrv-
ice
There are now 10 the competitive classified
service upward Of $4,000 places. More than
bali of these have been included igcm tlme 70