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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-10-18

The recent grant by Nicaragua to
be Atlas Steamship Company, a Brit
|h corporation, of exclusive rights of
|avigation for the next thirty years
b the San Juan river and Lake Mic
Fagua-two of the links of the pro-
|osed Nicaragua Canals exciting
he apprehension of the authorities
It Washington. Tt is well known that
Fngland covets the possession of this
Important route. Consul O'Hara,
Friting from Nicaragua, says that the
|oncession is an exclusive one;
Fhether it makes an exception or
ratification in case the canal is un-
|ertaken, is not known. Secretary
long will assign the new gunboat
Newport" to the duty of conveying
he Canal Commission to Nicaragua.
will sail about the middle of No
|ember to Graytown, and remain in
be south during the winter.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-10-18

The biggest passenger ship in ex-
|tence is the new North German
liner, Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse,
marine monster, an eighth of a mile
Png(64S feet to be accurately, 66 feet
tide, 43 feet deep, and of tonnage
$4,000. She sailed from Southamp-
pm on Sept. 20, at s p. M, and is
Fedited with an aspiration to break
be record on her maiden voyage.
Ill her details and dimensions are
|robdingnagian. She can carry 1920
hssengers, besides her crew of $50.
Ter engines are expected to develop
900 horse power, and her cost is
btimated to have been about two
lillion dollars. She is so much big
er than the other big liners, and has
many novelties of construction,
nd such great expectations of speed
nd comfort and safety, that her first
lip across the ocean is an event, and
be reports of her behavior will be
bad with almost as much inter est as
ne of Mr.. Kipling's mechanical sto-
les. The ship arrived in New York a
Wv days since, having made the best
|me on record-a little over five days.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-10-18

The late Neal Dow's party never, in
ny of it's seven national campaigns,
btained an electoral vote Neither
i'd the Liberty or the Free Soil parties
|hin an electoral vote. Each of these
hree parties, however. turned the
bale in a presidential election, and
bch did it in New York. Clay's hedg-
on the slavery question in its re-
4 [tion to Texas annexation in 1s41
knt enough Wings over to Birney's
tberty party in New York to give
bat state and the presidency to his
Iemocratic opponent, Polk. Van Bu
en's candidacy on the Free Soil
|cket in 184S hit the Democrats and
elped the Wings by giving New York
Taylor and making dim President
be Prohibition party in 1884 polled
900 votes in New York for its can
date, John P. St.John, three -fourths
whom, it is usually considered, were
lawn from the Republicans, while
keveland's plurality over Blaine in
lat state, which was the decisive
late in that year, as on the other oc
SLsions mentioned, was only 1047. If
here had been no Prohibition party
the field in 1884 Burchard's three RS
'hd the Conkling feud would not have
katen Blaine. Globe Democrat.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-10-18
GEN. MILES, REPORT.
tween.

Maj. Gen. Miles, commanding the
army, has returned to Washington
from five months tour of Europe,
spent almost entirely in the study of
European military methods, and in
the collection Of information that
that might be of value in the devel-
opment of our army. In matters of
detail the General will have a good
deal to say in his report that will be
novel and Interesting.
One feature of the maneuvres which
we're conducted on grand scale in
four Of the European countries that
attracted the special attention of Gen.
Miles, because it is as yet lacking in
our own military system to any ap-
preciable degree, was the use of bal
looms in field operations, not from
fixed points but on movable bases.
For instance, at ST. Quentin, which
was the scene of the French maneuv-
res, a balloon foated half mile up in
the air. It was attached by cable and
telephone wires to a wagon drawn by
eight horses, and this team was gal
loped over the field at rapid rate,
enabling the observer aloft to scan a
vast expanse of country.
Another point noted by Gen. Miles
was the large use made in Europe of
American weapons, particularly ma
chine rapid-fir and small guns. At
Aldershot every one of the British
regiments that swept past in review
was followed by a machine gun of
American invention; the entire Brit
ish army was armed with a rife de-
signed by an American, and the Ger
mans have begun the purchase quiet
ly of number of these American ma
chine guns.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-10-18

IWm. ]. Bryan received, SO it is stat
HI, for a speech made in Kansas
ecently, a check for nearly $4,000,
Rmarking that it was the largest sum
Il ever received for days work. 1t
a we'll known fact that he makes
Iolitical speeches for money and that
'ecupation in this line-absurd as are
fs arguments and theories-is very
Irofitable. 1t is also said of Geo. Fred
VILLAINS of Massachusetts,, that he
'as made great deal Of money in his
hmpaign trades throughout the coun-
|ry. The ssshow'' of these men is af-
pr the fashion of the Barnum shows,
be bigger the humbug, the greater
be crowd and the money made.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-10-18
EPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
IN THE BARTON NATIONAL BANK. at

ID EPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
N THE BARTON NATIONAL BANK, at
Barton, in the State of Vermont, at the close
of business, October S, 1897.
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts, s19s. s.547.74
U. s. Bonds to secure circulation, 81, 500. 90
Premiums on y. S. Bonds, 16175.0O
Stocks, securities, etc., $780, 80
clearinghouse, furniture q fixtures, 10000
Due from approved reserve agents, 9,711.52
Checks and other cash items, 1000
Notes of other National Hanks, 2230.tO
Fractional paper currency, nickels
and cents, 150.45
LawfatL money reserve an bank, viz:
Specie 6,928 .O5
Lega1-tender notes, 2330.00
u. s. Certif's of Dep for legal ---
tenders, e,25So5
Redemption fund with u. S. Treas
urer Is per ct. of circulation), $685.. so
TOTAL, sso,s7O.58
Capital stock paid in, $3.50, 100000
Surplus fund, 6,925.OO
Undivided profits, less expenses
and taxes paid, 1890 SO
National Bank notes outstanding, SO, 500. 90
Individual deposits su bect to check, 55, ,362. .83
Demand certificates of deposit, 1874 8.42
Cashiers checks outstanding, 6,143.97
TOTAL, $3.50, o,67o5s
ooUNry OF oRIEANs, S. Cashier : of the the
above named bank, do solemnly swear that
knowledge and belief.
Il. K. DEWEY, Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
18th day of October, 1897.
J: N. WEBSTER, Notary Public.
Correct-Attest,
AMORY DAvISON,t
w. Fl. BLASDELL, ! Directors
WM. w. CIRCUIT,
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-10-18
|RLEANS COUNTY MONITOR.
PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY
GEO. H. BLAKE & CO.,
BARTON, VT.
GEO. H. BLAKE, Editor.
\ w. L. JACOBS, Associate Editor.

PAID STRICTLY IN ADVANCE,
I.5o a ear. Subscribers living ontside of
Keep your subscriptions in advance. Re-
IA by Post Office Order, Registered Letter
Draft.
bVatch the label on your paper to see If
toper credits are made, and Keep your sub
tiptions in Advance.
Nm asking for a change of address, always
BITE where your paper is noI1 sent.
Rates of Advertising made known on ap-
kcation. All cuts must have metal body.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-10-18
GEO. III. BLAKE 81 co.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

PARTON NATIONAL BANK. BUSINESS
~ Hours from a. m. ,to,I2, m. From 2 to
4, p. m. Amory Dawson, Pres't; III. X. Dewey
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-10-18
FARM FOR SALE.

The undersigned would like to sell the farm
known as the Gilbert Walker Place, situated
near Albany Center. The farm contains 81
acres of land and will cut from thirty to forty
tons of hay, the land being level so that it is
all machine moving; will keep twelve cows
and team. Has running water at house and
barn; buildings in good condition. house
built new three years ago at cost of $4,000.
Sugar place with 1000 trees, and very ca sy to
carry on. Will sell easy terms; shall want
but small amo unit down.
~ 43 G. f. WALKER Irasburgh, VT.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-10-18
THE PICTURE
OF ECONOMY
AND FASHION


We the photographers who have taken this pleasing
of headwear We furnish the real likeness
economy false economy No stnng the quality big
adectes make look better Every item truhy
We furnish the
declared proper Dame Fashion Our millinery department
charge of who has personally viewed the styles in the
cene combines the ideas thus received
genius in making the proper thing for our ladies
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-10-18

stock of underwear. We think it
safe to say we can supply every
underwear-want for all comers.
You can certainly expect the best
values shown at the prices and some
bargains that are not matched.
If you want vest at 25c you
get the best one here. If you want
the finest and softest all-wool vests
and pants they are here. If you
want union suit, heavyweight
cotton and feeced inside they are
here at soc. If better ones are
wanted they are here too.
Children's wear at small prices.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-10-18

We furnish at 500 hats that
would cost you 10 to II dollars
each in the best city millinery stores.
Of course we can give you good,
stylish hats for a good deal less
than 500. Trimmed walking hats,
CSC to $50 each. Children's caps
at 25e, 39c, soc. A splendid lot
to pick from. Our millinery store
on second floor now, with more
room, where we hope to give you
even better service.
COLDER WEATHER
Suggests to everyone the need Of
warmer clothing and we want to
call your attention again to our
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-24

A dictionary containing the delni-
lions Of 10000 OF the most useful and
important words in the English lam
guage, is published by the Dr. Williams
Medicine Co., Schenectady, n. Y. While
II contains some advertising, II Is a
complete dictionary concise and cor
rect In compiling this book care has
been taken to omit none of those COM
mon words whose spelling or exact use
occasions at times momentary ditli-
Guilty, even to well educated people
The main aim has been TO give as much
useful information as possible in lin
tied space. with this in view, where
noun, adjective and verb are all obvl-
ously connected in meaning. usually
only one has been inserted The vol
ume will thus be found to contain the
meaning OF very many more words than
II processes to explain, To those who
already have n dictionary, this book will
commend itself because II Is compact,
light and convenient; to those who have
no dictionary whatever 1t Will be In
valuable one may be secured by writ
Ing to the above concern, mentioning
this paper, and enclosing twe-eent
stamp.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-24
whn,,, m, Matter ,rlth Yonl

The Moundsville Herald of this week
relieves itself In a column lecture on the
alleged shortcomings OF Wheeling. The
editor has eaten his Christmas fruit
cake too soon, and had dreams and night
mares He complains that "the Wheel
ing papers and some OF that clty's bust
ness men are too much inclined to regard
wheeling as bounded on the south by
Wheeling creek; on the east by the
court house and the Fort Henry club; on
the north by the upper market house and
Eleventh street and on the west by the
Ohio river. They are willing to include,
however, two rows of houses up North
Main street, the scattered settlements at
Brotherhood Echo Point &c, and nest
OF houses on the Island. What Wheeling
needs most is some one to take an axe
and smasA the old shell of conservatism
that binds her in and let the young spirit
az INCONSISTENCIES and enterprise out to
expand and grow and infuse new life
and yleor into her industrial and busi-
ness life.
All this may be very funny to the
writer, but we must confess that we fall
20 appreciate the wit or humor of it. The
text for the lecture Is founded on rumor
that the Moundsvllle editor claims to
have heard that this city IS doing every
thing in it's power to prevent Mounds
,,iio Froy, enioylnr any OF the benefits
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-24

The situation in Ohio Is clearing in
spite of the persistent effortsof the Dem
ocratlc press to stir up strife by false
publications as to the feeling against
Senator Hanna In Republican ranks,
Col ]. H, Brigham, assistant secretary
OF agriculture, who has been in Ohio for
the past ten days. In an interview with
Washington correspondent, expressed
himself In the following language;
"From my conversation with leading
Republicans throughout the state, men
who have been recognized workers With
Senator Foraker, Mr. Kurtz and others,
/ found but one expression, and that was
that there was no question about the
senator's reelection, There are I'M
doubtedly few men prominent In state
politics who would like to see Mr., Hanna
defeated, but do not believe that a sin
gle member elected as Republican will
dare to commit political suicide by re-
fuslng to be governed by the expressed
wish of the Republican State convention.
No man can hope for political prefer
ment who betrays his party in an emer-
gency like this"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-24

be regenerated. Mr. BeHamy has an
other idea, But they left out of consid-
GRAFTON the part which various eiemen-
tai forces play In mans nature. and
which would keep people poor If they had
all the land which they desired, or if
there was no alcohol to drink, or II capl-
tai had no share in the profits of pro-
ductlon. The working people, as well as
the landowners and arIstocracy, were
sensible OF this defect In Mr.. Georges
reasoning.
General Walker peFtlnently remarks
that Mr.. Georges main contention that
all economies OF production Increase the
value of land Is untrue. The great ad-
vantages made In transportation render
ed valueless many farms which had once
been profitable, because they brought
into competition with them the products
OF the fertile lands of the west This is
the complaint of English landowners
now. So with the development of many
other industries which caused great
demand for labor without In the smallest
degree Affecting land values"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-24

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Cutarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
+. j. CHENEY & c., Props, Toledo, o.
We the undersigned, have known f..
]. Cheney for the last fifteen years, and
believe him perfectly honorable In all
business transactions and financially
able 70 carry ont any obligations made
by their firm.
WEST & TRUAX, Wholesale Drug
gsts, Toledo. o.
WALDlNG, KfNNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo. o.
Halls Catarrh Cure IS taken Inter
ually acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system.
Price, 75c, per bottle. Sold by all drug
glsts Testimonials free.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-24

Tho recent pancgyrIc upon the late
Henry George delivered few evenings
ago In Boston by William Lloyd Garr-
son, has drawn some dissent from cer-
tain quarters as TO his estimate OF the
man. While giving the elnglc-taXor
credit for all that is his due, they do not
agree with Mr. Garrison In believing him
'one Of inc grcateat mon Of all time"
Mr.. George did not succeed In revolution
filing anything, nor indeed lettering tho
condition Of a class ne sought to anchor
ate by his peculiar teachings, HIS thco-
rles, In fact, were received with relative
Indifference, for Inc reason that they
were too radical and impraeHesble,
"The reason for the Indifference OF The
world at largo to Mr. Georges pet thco-
So, though Il was not indifferent to his
genius" comments tho1nulsylllo Courier
Journal "arc very well sct forth by an
article from the late General Tancla A.
Waller upon tho causes OF poverty
which appears In tho Century Magazine
for December General walker only In
cldenillly dlaeuH5NB me oinglc.taK thco'
~ In hlB paper but what ho has to Say
upon the subject u q convincing an5wcr'
II was with Mr. George M with great
many other rcformers- they had but one
idea. with him there was but ono cause
for poverty, und with itB abolition by
t...tntnIi,p tters was IN he gaga nud plpn.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-24

'FWns the Night btioIe Ahrh'WhN
Twas the night before Christmas, when
all through the house
Not creature was stirring, not even n
Tho stockings were hung by the chimney
In hopes pes" that st. Nicholas soon would be
The children were nestled all snug In their
While Visions of susar-plums danced in
their heads.
And mama in her 'korchIcf, and in my
Had jG5t settled our brains for Ions win
When out on the lawn there arose such
I sprans from my bed to SEQ what was
Away y" to The window flew like a fash.
Tore open the shutters and threw up the
Tho noon moon, on the breast of tho now-fallen
Gave The Ilustre of midday to objects be-
When what to my wondering eyes should
But d miniature sleigh and eight tiny
with a little old driver. so lively and
quick,
I knew in moment It must be 81 MEX
MOIt IhUlu Nllhh Nhb'N' 80 '''r'
And he whistlcd and shouted, and called
"NOw. Dasherl now, Dancer! now
On. Comet on, Cupid! on, pondcr and
TO the TOP q the porch! to the top of
the wall!
Now, dash away dash away! dash away
ALI"
As leaves that before tho wild hurricane
When they meet with an obstacle, mount
So up p to t,' he housotop the coursOra they
with TIC sleigh full of toys, and St Mich
And then then, in a twlnhling, heard on the
Tho prancIng and paving of each little
As I drew IN my head, and was turning
Down St The Chimney St, Nicholas came with
He was gS Dressed all in fur, from his head
| TO his foot, ,,
A bundle Of toys he had nunr on his ipcl.
| And hp LOOKED Hike s peddIeF jHst oPeh'"s
HIS pack ,-,,,, ,,,.,,.....,.
| His cycaIhow they twlnklod! HIS dlmplo1
! how merry 4,
Ills cheeks wcro lIko roses, his nose Ike
| His droiI little mouth was drawn up like
And the beard Of Ms chin was az white
Tho Stu mn Of a pipe no hold tight in htl
| teeth,
wTC1th, am, ....,
IEo he'd q broad face and little round
belly a.,
That shook, when he laughed, Ike o bow
fun Of Jelly; -,.,u.
10 was chubby and plump u right Jolly
And ! aughcb whom ! saw him In spite
wink ofhia cyn and n twist of hln head
Boon gnvc mo 10 Know ! hhd nothing 10
drCn1
lilo spoke not word, but won't straight tt
hla work. ,...,.... ,
And dlid ali the stockings. thon turned
with iork
Ana inying ha dnrorg aside NJ hts nose
And giving nod ~ the chimney he rose
liz sprnng TO his sleigh, to lllh team gaN'
| And AWAY they all flow like tho down %
thistle, ,........
nut heard linn cNcalm, orc ho drove ou
Of pluht t.
HapFy tRgIa'mea ia ALT aud to all d Eoo'
night"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-24
THE INTELLIGENCER.
wmEELING, DEoEMBEn ~, 1907.


Fair are the flowers and the children,
but their subtle suggestion is fairer,"
So It is with gifts bestowed at this sea-
son OF the year, However beautiful,
however costly, however modest the
Christmas remembrance may be, the
friendly motive that prompted It's be-
stowal is more to be priced, more highly
treasured than the object which symbol
ICES the affectlonate feeling OF the glver.
This Is one of the features of the advent
of Christmas that distinguishes the day,
and which allows friend, even though
his circumstances are OF the humblest
character to remember friend with a
gift OF the smallest intrinsic value with
out fear that contrasts will belIttle the
Offering that was within the limits Of his
purse.
The exchange Oh gifts is beautiful
custom, the observance of which is the
one touch of nature that makes the whole
world akin. Don't worry about giving
something useful, or strain to be too
practical in your bestowlng. The sim
plest thing, sometimes, II sent to a friend
who has thought you have forgotten bin
all these busy years will do more to
warm the cookies of his heart than the
most utllltarlan article. The main pur-
pose is to impart joy to the recipient,
and that they are remembered is enough
for them. Their satisfaction viii snine
through moist eyes, and their gratitude
will be eloquent in an utterance that IS
difficult for emotion. Give, then, with all
your hear;-and give often.
Back Of the gift stands the giving,
Back of the hand that receives, thrill
the sensitive nerves OF receiving. ~
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-24

Martinsburg Herald: From the form
alton of the state and prior thereto, the
wheeling 1ntelligencer has been the
leading Republican organ, and not only
so, but the foremost newspaper in the
state. Always clean and reliable, with
opinions and the courage to express
Them, 1t has constantly increasing
constituency and is a power for good.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-24

plstrcsBng Kidney and Bladder dis
case relieved IN six hours by New
Great South American Kidney Cure"
It rs great surprise on account of ia
exceeding promptncss In relieving pain
in bladder, Kidneys and back, IN male
az tomalc. Relieves retention almoat
Immediately n you want quick relief
and euro, this IL the remedy Sold by
H. II. List Druggist wheeling, W. Va
thf&H
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-24

when wo were little children
And played with doll una n0ilI
Our little Christmas stockings
We hung upon tho wall
We kuelt beside tho trundlo-bcd
And prayed 80 truFtlnglN
And we know that what we pIHgcu LOT
Wu would surely, surely Soc
Az, me, the white hopes honlahcdl
Now, In Our hearts 40 chilled,
sin hing, with all our stockings
'Tbnt the years have never filled.
Tho faith. tho truth, tho Innocence.
Tho prayers we cherished thuh,
So omply, oh, NO empty,
Now we are grown to mem
And those llltle empty stockings
Hung on our mcnOryR wall
Those little empty HtOgNnRS
Arc the emptlest OF all ,y...,.,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-24
Annri,.r Nnt 10 crack.

Here Is another nut for the Daily
Hypochondrlac to crack with its pessi-
mistIc jaws:
PITTSBURGH, Dec. 2S-Prepara-
tions are being made to start the tube
mill OF the OIL Well Supply Company, on
Second avenue. this city This plant
has been idle for the past four years.
and its starting means that 1900 men
will be given employment. The resump-
ton will take place in about six weeks.
But we oplne that in spite of this the
Register Will refuse to believe that there
is any balm in GIlead, or that there is
any physician in the locality Of Pros
perIty that even possesses telephone.
"EphrIam Joined to his Idols Is not a
Circumstance to the idolatry which the
Register displays In worshippIng at the
altar of the craven images of Distress
and Disaster that We're set UP In the
wilderness OF the last presidential cam
palgn by the false prophet of Nebraska.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-24

Harper's Ferry Sentinel: The 1ntelli-
gencer is the leading Republican paper
OF West Virginia; IL progressive, hon
est fearless, live aud up-to-datc. and
IT'S editorials are strong and convincing
welding an influence that extends
throughout the state and far beyond her
b,rdpru
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-24

ONE Minute Cough Cure cures
onleKly. limits what YOU want
Cbnflra H. uoct1o, Market nni Twelfth
atfeolp. Chatham Sinclair, FOrtgasIklh
aud Jacob streets; A. " Nchcolc. No
goi Main street. lSlcy llroat Penn and
Zano atrocts. Bowie y CO.. bridgeport
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-24

WE will to-day put on sale a new lot
OF books Just received. New books VIII
be received daily from now to Christ
mas Special orders given prompt at
innllnn.-Slanton,s Old City Book Store.