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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-09-20

There is no such thing as a season
for poultry. The keeping of fowls
should be made a business every
month in the year. If there are no
eggs to sell, then sell the fat and lazy
hens, as they are usually unproductive.
In fact, try and not only make the
hens lay but raise as many fowls as
possible. The COW and the hen assist
the farmer to receive cash when there
is nothing else coming in. 1t is an ex-
cellent rule to keep in view-have
something to sell-for if it is observed
it will lead the farmer to give more
consideration to the details and in
duce him to adopt every possible
method to accomplish the desired OBJ
ject. To sell something is what every
farmer aims to do, but he will lose
time unless he SO manages as to Sc
cure an income every month. Poultry
and eggs sell for cash and any atten-
ton given the fowls will always be re
paid with a good profit.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-09-20
River Farm for Sale.

The subscriber offers his Home Farm for
sale on Black River, 21a miles from Irasburgh.
Good buildings; hog and hen house z0x50;
COW barn 40x60 with basement, si1o 12x22.
Newly laid running water at house and barn.
One of the best sugar orchards of its size in
town; all sugar tools since '94. Nice
young fruit orchard set nd fenced with wire
netting and bar5ed wire in '93; just bearing.
Said farm will keep Is or il cows in summer,
% 30 Is in winter; win tered p last winter and
had 10 tons of ensilage Iefr. \ very easy farm
to carry on. bought the farm in '92; have
paid for it and some besides I'll from the
farm. It is one of the best farms to make
mouey on in Northern Vermont = ny good,
sober young man can do still better than
have. My price for farm with sugar tools is
$4,000. L don't for cent down, but
shall want good paper. Possession given any
time. Cause for selling, death of wife and
the farm no longer seems like home.
w. n. POTTER.
Irasburgh, Aug. %, 1897. 35- 50
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-09-20
THE UNITED STATES TREASURY.

1t costs annually about $3.50, 0c0, 900
to maintain the United State govern
ment exclusive of over $50, 900, 900
for the Postal Service, much of which
is paid back from postal receipts).
We expend annually for the civil es-
Enlistment Chat is, the salaries of
public officials and employees of
the executive departments, care of
public buildings, etc. about SS8,O00,-
600; for the military establishment,
$50, 100000; for the naval establish
ment, $27, 900, 900; for the Indian serv-
ice, $12 ,OO0,O 900; for pensions, $780,
600, 600; and for interest on the public
debt, S35, 600, OOO-making total of
1852, 900, 900.
To meet these expenditures the
United States government has to raise
the necessary funds by taxation. The
greater amount is raised by customs,
duties and by the internal revenue
tax upon whiskey, tobacco, beer,
playing cards, oleomargarine, etc.
For the year ending June 80, 1896,
there was collected $3.50, 1000, 600 from
customs taxes and $147 ZOO, 900 from
internal revenue taxes, the balance
consisting of miscellaneous receipts
from sales of public lands, revenues of
the District of Columbia, consular
fees, fees on letters patent, national
bank circulation, profits on coinage, etc
One can easily realize the immense
work of collecting this vast sum of
money. In addition, however, the
Treasury, through its accounting Of
icers, has to supervise the expendi
ture of every dollar paid out for the
support of the government, and to
adjust the accounts of every officer
spending public money. Not a dollar
can be paid into the Treasury of the
United States nor paid out without an
order from the Secretary addressed
to the officer known as the Treasurer
of the United States, directing him to
receive the money, which is techni-
cially termed covering it into the
Treasury" or to pay out money to
the person entitled, as the case may
be. This order Of the Secretary is
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-09-20

If you have ever seen little child in par
oxysm of whooping cough, or if you have
been annoyed by constant tickling in the
throat, you can appreciate the value of One
Minute Cough Cure, which gives quick relief.
H. G. Pierce, Barton; H. S. Webster, Barton
Landing; G.. w. Russell, Irasburgh; R. E.
French, Glover.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-09-20
The
Peoples
Store.


The Boys will soon want
Suit of Clothes for school.
We have a large line of Boys
and Youths Suits in in quality and
prices to suit all.
Mems Overcoats at reduced prices
Mems Oyercoat at reduced prices.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-09-20

That the water of the sea contains
gold, among other metals, is perhaps
well known. According to Tont Sa-
voir, quoted by the Revue Scientifque,
which gives a summary of the data
that have been obtained in regard to
this subject, Sonstadt,I lin 1872, reached
the conclusion Confirmed more re-
Gently by Munster) that the "briny
deep" contains about one grain of
this metal to the ton of water. One
grain is not much, but this figure has
it's value when we take into consider
alton the immense extent of the
oceans, which, as whole, would, at
this estimate, contain a total of TO-,
$4,000, 900 tons of gold. This latter is
found in the state of iodide, and the
iodide that enters into the combina
ton would amount to something like
4, 42s, 800, oOO,O tons.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-09-20
DRESS GOODS

Although woolens have
advanced in price we have not
changed the price Of Wooden
Dress Goods, and shall continue
to sell aannels at last years
prices.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-09-20
ISLANDS OWNED BY UNCLE SAM.

Distributed over the mid Pacific in
the neighborbood Of the equator are
quite number Of small islands that
belong to the United States. Most of
them are from 1000 to 1000 miles to
the south and south west of Hawaii.
Some of them are near the Gilbert
archipelago, and there is a considera-
BILE cluster just 40 out the lesser dis
lance mentioned and directly south
of the Hawaiian group, including
America, Christmas, Palmyros and
other islands Of large size. Christ
mas island is about 35 miles long. 1t
got it's name originally from the fact
that the famous Captain Cook stopped
there on Christmas day for the pur-
pose Of observing an eclipse. It is an
atoll, or ring, OF coral formation, in
closing lagoon Of water that has be-
come SO salty through evaporation
as to be a veritable brine. Fishes
thrown over the reef by storm are
picked in it, and remain perfectly
preserved and good to eat for months.
These isles of the Pacific belonging
to Uncle Sam number so in all. They
have all been annexed to the United
States under an act Of Congress which
became law August 18, 1856. This
law, which remains in force today,
declares that whenever any citizen of
the United States shall discover a de-
post Of guano on any island, rock or
key, not within the lawful jurisdic
ton Of any other government, he
shall be at liberty to take peaceable
possession thereof, and such islands,
rock Or key may, at the discretion of
the president, be considered as apper-
tanning to the United States. The
discoverer is required to give due no.
tice to the department Of state, with
affidavits, describing the island and
showing that possession Of the same
has been taken in the name of this
country. He is obliged at the same
time to give bond, which is filed in
the treasury.
The discoverer, at the pleasure Of
Congress, enjoys the exclusive right
to occupy his island for the purpose
of obtaining guano, and for this prod
uct he is allowed to charge only a
certain fixed price -namely, So ton
for gauno delivered at the ships side,
or 81 ton for the privilege of digging
it where it lies. Furthermore, he
gives guarantee by his bond to deiiv-
er the guano only to citizens of the
United States, and to be used in the
United States. The law also provides,
curiously enough, that all offences
and crimes on such islands by persons
who may land thereon, or in waters
adjacent, shall De deemed as commit
ted on the high seas, on board a mer-
chant ship of the United States, and
shall be punished accordingly. The
president is authorized to use the
land and naval forces of the United
States TO protect the rights of the
discoverer or his heirs.
But Uncle SANS ocean empire in
cludes great many islands of far
greater Importance than the guano
isles referred to. In Behring sea
there are several very large islands,
besides the little Pribyloff group to
which the fur seals resort. This
country owns the entire chain of
islands, which seperate Behr-
ing sea from the north Pacific.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-09-20
UNDERWEAR

Many special things at low prices
Fleeced underwear for Men,
Women and Children.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-09-20
OLD ssTT.n

A few weeks ago a correspondent
condition of old Fort Ticonderoga, at
the junction of Lake George with Lake
Champlain. We are glad to learn
that public meeting in the village of
Ticonderoga has since discussed this
matter, drawn up resolutions, and
appointed committees with a view to
repairing the neglect.
Our correspondent showed that
while suitable care had been taken by
monuments and stone markers of
historic places in the Saratoga dis
trict, the traces of Fort William Hen
ry were almost obliterated the walls
of Fort George, briar- covered ruin,
near which a weather beaten sign,
"Site of proposed Monument" shows
what has been thought of, but never
done; and finally, Fort Ticonderoga
is in great part fallen and not even
easy of approach.
1t was from Fort Ticonderoga that
Montcalm marched, in the campaign
of 1857, when he captured and de-
stroyed Fort William Henry. 1t was
in an attempt to take Fort Ticonder-
oga from the French the following
year, with force of 5000 colonials
and 1000 regulars, that Abercl ombie
was repulsed, leaving about 1000 dead
or wounded in the forest, Lord Howe,
second in command, being among the
killed. But in 1859 Amherst, who sue
ceeded Abercrombie, was more for
tunate, capturing Fort Ticonderoga
while the French garrison reiterated
Wolfe had simultaneously moved
against Quebec.
Again, it was on May 10, 1875, only
three weeks after the fight at Lexing
ton and Concord, that Ethan Allen
and his New Endlanders captured
Fort Ticonderoga for the patriot cause.
Finally, in 1878, the old fort passed
temporarily into the hands of the en-
envy, st. Clair abandoning it and it's
many cannon to Burgoyne, who three
months later, surrendered his whole
army to Gates at Saratoga.
This, then, is indeed historic ground.
Fort Ticonderoga should not be suf
fered to become neglected heap of
ruins. The influential and patriotic
societies that take pride in preserv-
ing and properly marking places fam
Gus in American history may we'll
turn to this. Congress, which often
aids what local sentiment and con-
tributions began, can probably be re-
lied upon to do its part in this work.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-09-20

A project for utilizing the immense
water power at Richmond, Va, for
the production of electricity is now
assuming definite shape. 1t is believ
ed that when the enterprise is estab-
lished it will do more for the material
development of Richmond than all
the other enterprises attempted.
There is more than 10, 900 undeveloped
horse power in the James River at
this point, which, if converted into
electric power, would be of great ben
eft, not only to present manufactur-
ers, but would also tend to bring 9TH
er manufacturers to the city.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-09-20
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given to all persons hold
ing town orders against the town of Green's
boro, that said orders must be presented to
the town treasurer. at his office, for payment
on or before October Goth, said orders will
not draw interest after that date.
-37-39 @. NJ. CUTHBERTSON, Town Treas
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-09-20

One Minute Cough Cure, cures.
That is what it was made for.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-09-20

A great surprise is in store for those who
will go to-day and get package of Grain-O.
1t takes the place of coffee at about a the tost
It is a food drink, full of health, and can be
given to the children as well as the adult with
great benefit. 1t is made of pure grains and
looks and tastes like the finest grades of Mo-
cha or Java coffee. 1t satisfies everyone. A
cup of Grain-O is better for the system than
a tonic, because it's benefit is permanent.
What coffee breaks down Grain o builds up.
Ask yonr grocer for Graih-O. 15c and Csc.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-09-20

Running sores, indolent ulcers and similar
troubles, even though of many years stand
ing. may be cured by using DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve 1t soothes, strengthens and
heals. 1t is the great pile cure. n. G. Pierce
Barton; II. S. Webster, Barton Landing; G.,
w. Russell, Irasburgh; R. E. French Glover.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-09-20
No GRIPPE

When you take Hoods Pills. The big, old-fash-
toned, sugar-coated pills, which tear you all to
pieces, are not in it with Hoods. Easy to take
The Meeker herald., 1897-04-17

.istancc, during four months it cannot
c used. but owing to the fact that the
nv dos mo-. freeze until October the
.es.crn farmer. with his carly harvest.
ou,h get most OF his grain OF his hands
aud SHIPPED Eefore that t.Ec. and
.,rch OF his produce ;.s he could not get
10 the s..a..ur3siR- time would be held
ii cltsdtors at Port Nelson until spring.
when he would catch the inevitable rise
il the market IN Earol~4in May.
Grain is by no means the only COM
modify to he considered. Think of the
cattle during the lorg summer shipping
season. Freed from the long trans
continental railway haul. they would
arrive in Europe in much better condi'
!;Gn than nowadays. t
Then these nre hay, timber. logs, wool
md hundred and one things TINT
would be a profit to the westcrner with
cheap freight to Europe. which are now
IL giut on the market. Even horses
might be raised at profit.-N. Y. Tel
The Meeker herald., 1897-04-17
ROUND ABOUT ENGLAND.

The insurance upon st. Paul's cathe-
dral, London. is said to be about $T5.-
600.
The longest underground thorough
fare in Great Britain is in Central Der
byshirc. where yon can walk seven miles
upon road connecting several coal
mines.
Every shilling turned out by the Eng
l:sh mint shows profit of nearly three
pence. On every ton of penny pieces
taken ont from the mint there is n proat
of 3s2.
Although Blenheim palace is prac-
ticaily the property of the duke Of
Marlborough. it is held from the crown
on peculiar tenure-namsly. fhc an
rual presentation Of French flag to
the rc;gn;ng Eonnrch. The dukes OF
Wellington likewise ray the same trib'
ute for Strat Il itieltlsaye.
The Meeker herald., 1897-04-17

Last Tuesdays Denver papers con-
tained the news Of the tragic death OF
William l.. Lowell, second son of Hon.
John W. Lowell. state auditor, which
occurred in the yards of the Colorado
Midland railroad Monday afternoon.
In the performance Of u voluntary duty,
young Lowell. who was . trusted en-
ployee Of the Midland. got caught be-
tween two cars and was instantly killed.
Will Lowell was weil-known at Meeker
and on the lower Yampa and his un-
timely death will be regretted by all.
Deceased leaves a wife and baby two
years old to mourn his loss. To his
bereaved wife and sorrow-s stricken
parents. this community sends sincere
sympathy.
The Meeker herald., 1897-04-17
A Complex Want.

The following advertisement, which
is copied from an Australian paper.
published in Sydney, reveals curious
multiple want: "WANTED "A man
able to teach French and the piano. and
look after a bull"
The Meeker herald., 1897-04-17

The base ball boys were not pleased
at the lack of interest taken by our busi-
ness houses in their late dance. They
claim, and rightly too, that the main
tainance of ball club in this town is
a help to business interests, and that
the club should receive some recogni-
tion at the hands of our business men.
The Meeker herald., 1897-04-17
Holds the worlds recnsd for
long distance fast running.
In the heart
Of Chicago.

The Uriien Passenger station in Chi
cagn, into which all burlington Route
trims run, Is located in the very heart
Of the city.
The principal hotels. the largest
stores. the best theaters. the biggest
business establishments are only few
blocks distant. To reach them 1t isn't
even necessary to take a street car.
To reach Chicago, It IL necessary
to take the Burlingtons ''Vestibnled
Flyer" that is. il Is II you want the best
there is Leaves Denver At . 50 p. m.-
after arrival OF II aims from all pOints In
Colorado.
Tickets and timetables at all D 4
r. G. and Col. Mid. ticket odlces.
g. w. VALLERY, General Agent,
1850 17th H1rcct, Denver, Col.
The Meeker herald., 1897-04-17

1t is currently whispered that Mrs.
-, while cleaning house. asked her
husband to nail up some He re-
fused. She looked ii at him, told him
his conduct was without a |, beat him
with her xD' until he saw -. He now
lies in bed it subject for diss. A maj,
must be an > bis life In that way and
should put q {. to his existence.-Ex.
The Meeker herald., 1897-04-17
Al Art Reelx.

The apt replies in the language OF
compliment claim literature of their
own. but one must serve pour indiquer
les autres." I'VE shall never forget
you," said a queen Of society to one OF
her subjects, who was making his
adieu. "Your ladyship has now given
me the only inducement not to re-
turn ~
The Meeker herald., 1897-04-17

Bob Mckee, who was sent to the Pae-
bio iusano .nyium from tasss eo~.Aw =
couple Of years ago on account of
mental arrangement, WAS recently dis
charged from that institution entirely
cured and is now living on his ranch on
Piceance creek.
The Meeker herald., 1897-04-17

Reports from different sections of the
county shows that range cattle passed
through the late storms in good cOndi-
tion. Aside from the cattle that get
stuck In mire- holes there will be practi-
caIly no loss on the ranges of this
county for the past season.
The Meeker herald., 1897-04-17

Sam Boies, the veteran miner and
prospector, accompanied by four aids,
left town Wednesday morning for the
Fourmile placer grounds. Mr.. Boies
has some good property over there.
The Meeker herald., 1897-04-17

Our business men are still experience
ing difficulties in getting freight in ow-
ing to bad roads, but conditions are i'm
proving on both ends and week of
weather like the past few days would
make a great change.
The Meeker herald., 1897-04-17

During the week, beef cattle have
been selling in Chicago at from 60 to rs
cents per 100 higher than at the same
time last year, and all indications point
to maintainance of good prices for
the remainder of this year.
The Meeker herald., 1897-04-17
Cornerinx Him.

Slimscy ito his tailor) - Let's sec
what you can give me for q check.
Tailor-Lcts see for what amount
you have made out the chcck.-Bostop
Herald.
The Meeker herald., 1897-04-17

Yesterday was Arbor Day, but owing
to the backwardness of the season, it
was not observed to any great extent
here. However, there is plenty of time
left in which to observe the day ard the
matter Of planting more trees in Meeker
should be attended to,
The Meeker herald., 1897-04-17

Dr. C1oust; A1szssss, u7sB 1rrTv0d from
Vernal, and ID now located at the Meeker
hotel. where he is prepared to do first
class work in all OF the departments OF
deAtistry
The Meeker herald., 1897-04-17

Tom Kilduff bought 1000 head OF
yeariings during his late cattle e-buying
trip to the outside. but he says prices
are ''out of sight"
The Meeker herald., 1897-04-17

The Base Ball club wishes THE HER
AID to thank the public for tie liberal
patronage extended on the occasion OF
the late dance given under the auspices
of the club.
The Meeker herald., 1897-04-17

Henry Hasley of Leadville, was in
this week looking after his extensive
interests in this vicinity.
The Meeker herald., 1897-04-17
Hay For Sale.

Two hundred and fifty tons of good
hay for sale. Apply to Wilson Bros. Of
Flag creek
The Meeker herald., 1897-04-17
Card of Thanks.

Y We desire, through the columns Of
thanks to all those who 80 kindly as.
sisted us through the sickness and death
OF our dear baby.
Mp AND Mrs. FRANK f. WATSON.
The Meeker herald., 1897-04-17

A number of the California quail
brought in here last spring by William
Uuddleston have been seen lately.
The Meeker herald., 1897-04-17

The blue-bottle fly is on hand. so sum
mer can't be far of. a-
The Meeker herald., 1897-04-17

Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Hay took ad
vantage Of lovely day and visited
friends in the city Tuesday.
The Meeker herald., 1897-04-17

Fhe weather has been delightful dur
ing the past week.
The Meeker herald., 1897-04-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Rube Oldland and Mrs.
Jones are back from Denver after two
weeks stay at the capital city. Mrs.
Jones' health is much improved.
The Meeker herald., 1897-04-17

W. A. Fairfield surprised his numer
Gus friends in this town by quietly get
ting married Monday evening. The
bride Is Miss Kitty Hall, well and favor
ably known here. Mr.. and Mrs. Fair
field have the best wishes Of large
circle Of friends all of whom wish them
a bright and prosperous future.
The Meeker herald., 1897-04-17
In Quarterly Session.

In Quarterly Session.
The board Of county commiasianers
met In regular session on Monday.
April 9TH, and continued in session for
four days. transacting the following
business:
Minutes Of the last meeting reid and
approved.
Following rebates were made:
Wm Wells. 20 head OF cattle. 7
G ii Howard. 8 head Of cattle.
f Salmon. So head Of cattle.
Sam Martin, rebated military poll tax
for 1895.
The lease with the Odd Fellows for
use of county offices was signed.
Owen Lunney rebated 50 head II cat
tie.
r Reagan, raised 100 head OF cattle.
uOwev Bros assessment changed from
district No ! to Nos.
Bills allowed:
II a Wildhack. county judge. ..$li2 %
James Lyttle. advertising ...... q j
Z r WILDER, sheriff. ............. W'SO
IL Niblock. 405
Hay q JorlantRen. drugs. .... 245
E E FOrdham, freight and exp. E %
A Oldiand x Co, mdse. 90. $3.50. 1O4
Il Stith, road work. k.......i...... sol
100 F, one light glass. ..... 3W
W II Young, county phyaician. 4 90
W II Young. supt Of schools. :. III 25
Kincher, labor-moving. ..... II 90
E E Fordham. county clerk. 80. 2sa 90
w A Fairfield, team. m.......... I 90
J w WEIGH, coal. al...............- 70
Out West Printing Co, stationery Is q
B Bryan, plastering ceiling. ..... 800
100 F, rent. Observation-Disclosures. 40 90
The monthly reports Of county clerk.
county judge and sheriff were examined
and approved. ''- -
An agreement was made with + D.
Riley to put bridge in Strawberry road
for S2s.
Joe Ralston rebated IS head Of horses
Weldon estate rebated ll3 head of
horses.
ltobt Watkin raised 3S head Of cattle.
Road petition for road to be opened
on mesa read aud granted.
10 Fletcher appointed road overseer
district Mol.
NJ T l,yan's salary for 1897 was nxed
at $3.50.
Road petition Of W IL Young ct ii to
nut road east Of town on section line
granted. i
BIDS for the position Of county physi-
clan for the ensuing year were then
opened. DR.. Bruner offered to take
the job for $l75 per year; DR.. Young
made no specific bid. but offered to take
the position for s. less than anybody
else, and he was awarded the job at $40
per year. Commissioners Marcott and
Mclaughlin voting in favor OF the
proposition, and Chairman Flemming
against.
+ B Lewis was appointed justice OF
the peace for precinct MOL.
Bills allowed:
Il RYAN county attorney Sg7 20