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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-02-01
The Peerage of the Future.

A report is current that when the
queen celebrates the completion of the
longest reign ON record in the history OF
Great Britain her majesty will create
many new peerages, will advance many
old peeragos in titular rank and will
confer minor honors freely. The report
further asserts that, Us the reign Of the
queen will be mainly associated with
the discoveries of science, the improve
ments in mechanical appliances, the de-
velopment of commerce and an cxcep-
tional increase of activity in trade, her
majesty contemplates raising to the
peerage upon that occasion many of
those who have attained great promi-
hence in these branches OF research and
industry. 1t is said that the press will
be especially honored. The Victorian
peerage does not deal with descent, chiv-
alrous actions or the support of the
monarchy. As it is representative espe-
cially of success in brewing, banking,
brokerage and other kindred occupa-
tions, there can be no legitimate objec-
ton to enrolling the chiefs of great
commercial houses, whose silks and
satins, soaps or patent specifics are sold
in the four quarters of the esobe. When
the new peerages have been created, it
might be opportune to quote the follow
ing lines from 1.-The Hunting of the
Shark by Lewis Carroll:
The crew was complete; it included a boots,
A maker of bonnets and hoods.
A barrister-brought to arrange their dis
putes-
And q broker to value their goods.
To~l1,, n7,.,,kI,
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-02-01

How many people in the United
States are aware that there is one
U. S. penitentiary in all of the Uni
ted States? Probably not out of l.
100000 of the population, except
among those whose business it is to
know such things. In every news
paper news items appear almost dali
ly to the effect that federal prisoners
have been taken to this or that state
prison, but the taxpayer never stops
to inquire by what right the general
government sends it's prisoners to
state prisons. He never asks why it
does not confine it's prisoners in it's
own prisons. If he were curious
enough to ask why, he would have
discovered that the government
practically.h no prisons of it's own,
except military prisons, which are
not at the disposal of the civilauthor-
tiles.
At Fort Leavenworth is the only y.
S. penitent:ary, and it a made-over
affair from military prison, which
was originally lot of quatermaster RS
warehouses, with a wall built around
them. They will hold 525 persons.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-02-01

that they are welcome In Gods hou
it is not hard TO induce them to conn
and IL you make the service attrac
i've TO them there Is no trouble
hold them. The old gospel has new
had such power over men as IL has Il
day, and what we want is Bible teac'
ing. Plenty of Illustrations to ma
the truth practical and everyday, ar|
fearless application OF them, wi
always be effectual anywhere. Will
men want is to be preached 10, nj
oUer. A minister was complaining
an actor that while his sermons wei
true, they had less effect upon n
hearers than the actors impersond
tions over his hearers. The reply wi
true. "You preach truth as thoud
it were felton," said the actor, ~ al
fiction as though it were truth."l
Moody.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-02-01
The greatest purchasing class in

The greatest purchasing class in
America day is the great middle
class. The greatest Indictment that
can be offered it to patronize one
merchant in preference to another is
lowness of price. The advertiser who
aims to sell to the middle classes, and
has no attractive inducements in this
direction, is likely to be left behind
by a competitor who reads the signs
of the times more correctly.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-02-01

Professor Spencer has made calcu-
lations on behalf of the state reserva-
ton commissioners in which he says
that the huge cataract which has tum-
bled over the Niagara river precipice
for 81, 900 years cannot continue that
monotonous operation for more than
5000 more. Professor Spencer's COM
putations are very carefully reasoned
being based mainly on the rate of re-
cession during the last half century
plus all other collateral data. He also
takes for granted that the rate of ero-
sion has always been, and always will
continue to be the same, SUPPOSE
ton which is by no means impossible
to dispute. However, many other
estimates equally plausible have been
made. 1t would appear indeed that
whenever geologist finds time hang
ing heavily on his hands, he utilizes
it by fresh recalculation of the pos
sible birth and death of Niagara. More
that in &c, 900 years the % miles be-
tween the falls and Lake Erie will be
worn away and the river become
link between it and Lake Ontario.
is almost universally accepted that
the original fall was between Lewis
ton and Queenstown heigh hts, about
seven miles down. The excavation
of the gorge stretching between this
point and the present cataract is va
riously estimated to have occupied
from 100000 years to a seventh of
that time. But even this is denied
by DIR. Julius Pohlman, who contends
that the gorge between the falls and
the whirlpool is older than the ice age.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-02-01

The leading idea of medieval fortifi-
cation was to place the castle or fort at
the top of the highest and steepest
mountain that could be found in the
neighborhood. The ascent was rendered
still more difficult by removing loose
stones on the sides of activities and
making the slopes Of the hill sleeper.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-02-01
A washington Landmark.

Robert Beall's bookstore in Washing
ton has been closed 1t was one of that
city's landmarks. John Sherman pro-
cured Beall an order for 81 900 worth
of books back in the fifties, and with
that for beginning Beall opened his
store. Among Beall's customers before
the war were Sumner, Webster, Win
throp, Alexander Stephens and Toombs.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-02-01

Chicora, Pa, "Herald:" Richard Vensel re-
ports One Minute Cough Cure the greatest
success of medical science. He told that
it cured his whole family of terrible coughs
and colds. after all other called cures had
failed entirely. Mr.. Vensel said it assisted his
One Minute Cough Cure makes expectoration
very easy and rapid. H. G. Pierce, Barton;
d. w. Hildreth, Barton Landing; R. e.
French, Glover.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-02-01

The latest phase of Spain's war on
Cuba is the arrest of women members
of the families of insurgents. 1t is
said they are cast into prison with
common criminals, and that the con-
dition of the jails where Their are con-
fined is frightful.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-02-01
.How to Cure All Skin diseases"

Simply apply Swayne's Ointment. No In
ternal medicine required. Cures letter, ecze-
ma, itch, all eruptions on the face, hands,
nose, ETC., leaving the skin clear, white and
healthy. les great healing and curative pow
ers are possessed by no other remedy. Ask
your druggist for Swayne's Ointment.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-02-01

A late despatch from Havana says
that smallpox has broken out there
and over 1000 cases are now in the
city. The Infection, which was got
by the soldiers from Spain has
spread to cities in Pima del Rio. Vel
low fever and malaria are also raw
aging the island. In only two months
the depressing warm weather begins
and then contagious diseases spread
twice as fast as in winter. Cuba is
focus of disease and may become
source of great danger to the health
of this country and of the whole
world. The insurgents, who have
practically put the city of Havana in
a state of seige, continue their que
rilla tactics, which Weyler cannot
meet successfully with his army. The
rebels rely on diseae and the bank
ruptcy of the Spanish treasury as
their allies is winning them the fight.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-02-01

A weed in the garden can be easily destroy
ed when it first starts. Consumption can be
nipped in the bud by One Minute Cough Cure.
81. c. Pierce, RartOn; D. w. Hildreth, Bar
ton Landing; B. E. French Glover.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-02-01

Nurse Willie, in your prayers you
forgot to pray for grandmother's
safety. Wiliie-Has she got bicy
Gle, too.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-02-01

The following from the NeaUe and
Citizen may interest MONITOR readers.
Very frequently we hear-unusually
in an indirect way-of complaints
f ON somepersons who imagines him.
self or herself slighted~by the Neaos
and Citizen in the matter of personal
mention, or that some less deserving
person is noticed too often. Now we
have no preference in these matters.
What we want is the news and mat
ter which will interest the readers.
We don't care particle whether it is
Jones or Jenkins who kissed the hired
girl on the back stairs or whether she
liked it or didn't. We should tell of
one as quick as of another, if that
was our kind of news. There is, af tie
all, one class of matter which we new
er publish, and that is what we don't
know. Parties who always take pains
to conceal all their movements, who
are sure not let anyone connected
with a newspaper Office know of any
transaction of theirs until it is week
or fortnight old, are the ones who us
ually are the sorest over lack of
mention. Keep us posted and we
will do the same by YOU"
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-02-01
Piles /. piles Itching Piles.

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES; intense itching and
singing; most at night; worse by scratching
If allowed to continue tumors form. which
often bleed and ulcerate, becoming very sore.
Swayne's Ointment stops the itching and
removes the tumors. At druggists. or by mail,
for so cents. DR.. Swayne & Son, Philadelphia
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-02-01

Senator John Sherman authorized
the announcement to be made last
Saturday that he had accepted from
President elect Mckinley the portfol-
10 of state. From some sources in
Washington the senator's selection
for the leading place in the new cabi-
net is criticised on the ground of his
advanced age, "A, and because it is
alleged that he has shown vacilliation
in his views on foreign questions. The
fact remains, however, that Senator
Sherman is easily the foremost man
of the country day in official life.
He has seen the various departments
of the government grow up and de-
velop into their present proportions,
and no man living knows more of
their working methods. There is
probably no one who has participa-
ted in the construction of SO many
treaties and diplomatic conventions
as he, and there is no one in public
life who has known SO large number
of foreign ministers and other diplo-
matte representatives. He has made
frequent visits to Europe, and has
been great traveller in this country,
acquainting himself thoroughly with
all our NEEDS and resources.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-02-01
Tariff making has begun in earnest

Tariff making has begun in earnest
in Washington.
Ever since the conclusion of the
hearings the Republican members of
the Ways and Means Committee have
been in daily session considering the
details of the new Republican tariff
measure. Advices from the commit
tee room state that the problem is be-
studied out in two aspects:
sFirst-th probable revenue to be
derived from various articles at the
rates of duty proposed.
stSecond-the measure of protection
which these rates would afford to
American manufacturers and produc-
ers.''
This plan of procedure offers anus
ing comment upon the claim of the
enemies of the Republican Party that
the Republican leaders are giving no
heed whatever to revenue in their
preparation of the new bill, but are
thinking of protection only. 1t ap-
pears that the revenue raising value
of every suggested duty is the first
point to be discussed, and that it's
protective value awaits subsequent
consideration.
It demonstrates the extreme care
with which this work is being done by
Chairman Dingley and his associates
that an entire week has been given
to the examination of the chemical
schedule. That is the keynote of the
entire undertaking -thoroughness
The Ways and Means Committee is
engaged in framing a tariff which will
Withstand partisan attack and shift
ing industrial conditions. That is
what the country desires and expects,
and that is what the committee pur-
poses to give it.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-11

Adele Rottanzl. Miss Agnes Burgin, DR..
Bornlno and William Gordon, assisted by
the following young ladies and gentlemen: !:
Sopranos, Mrs. Steinbach, Miss K. Duffy,
Miss l.. Devine, Miss A. Devine, Miss h.
Norton and Miss M. Ryan; contraltos,
Wichman; tenors, Messrs. G. Maline, a.
oman and J. Cooney; bassos, Messrs. D..
Sheerln, L. Solman and DIR. T. Rottanzl.
Branch No. of the Young Ladies' In
stitute has decided 10 hold monthly re-
unions on the secoad Friday evening of
each month. The first of these reunions
took place last Friday evening, and was
made doublv interesting by a lecture given
by DR.. Elizabeth Lynch, who is promi-
nent member of the branch. A large num-
Der OF visiting me I'M bers were present and
enjoyed the splendid programme pre-
Sented.
The passion sermon on Good Friday
evening at Holy Cross Church will be
preached by Rev. NJ. d. Connolly, pastor
OF ST. PauPs Church. The services on
that occasion will begin at 1880 O'Clock.
Father Connolly abilities as preacher
are well known, and as he has hosts of
friends in the Western Addition, Holy
Cross Church is sure to be flied to over
flowing next Friday evening. On Easter
Sunday morning, at the il O'Clock mass,
the sermon will be given by Rev Joseph
McQuald, assistant at Holy Cross Church
The rally and essay contest of District
No. of the League of the Cross has been
postponed until Sunday afternoon, May
8. at Metropolitan Temple. In this dis
trict are comprised the branches of st.
Mary's Cathedral, St. Francis, st.
Brigid's, Holy Cross and Sacred Heart.
Full particulars of the rally will appear in
a later issue.
The Bay Conference will meet in Park
Church, corner of Page and Baker streets,
San Francisco. Tuesday, April 13, 1897.
The Y. M. l. Grand Council will con-
vene this year during the month of August
in Santa Rosa.
The members of Branch No. of the
Catholic Ladies' Aid Society of Oakland
will hold their annual reception at Ma
sonic Hall on Monday evening, the 18th
inst. Very elaborate preparations are
under way for the event, and 1t will GER
tainly prove one of the most successful af-
fairs of the season.
The Chi d-en OF the Roman Catholic
Orphan Asylum will receive their frienus
Easter Sunday and on the third Sunday
of each month thereafter
The lecture to be given by Rev. Joseph
Gleason under the auspices of Iynatian
Council No. 35, Y. NJ. l., has been post
poned from Friday. the 23d inst. until
Tuesday evening, May IL The lecture
will take place at Metropolitan Temple,
The subject being "One Man Against the
World"
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-11
NEW TO-DAY
Free TO EVERY MAN.
THE METHOD OF 4 GREAT TREATMENT
FGR WEAkIESS OF MEN.
WHICH CURED HIM AFTER EVERY
THING ELSE FAILED.

Painful diseases are bad enough, but when a
man is slowly wasting away with nervous
weakness the mental forebodings are ten
times worse than the most severe pain. There
is no let up to the mental suffering day or
night. Sleep is almos t i'm possible, and under
such strain men are scarcely responsible for
what they do. For years the writer rolled and
tossed on the ubled sea of sexual weakness
until 1t was question whether he had not
better take dose OF poison and thus end all
his throubles. But providential Inspiration
came to his aid in the shape of a com bina ton
of medicines that not only completely restored
the general health, but enlarged his weak
emaciated parts to natural size and vigor, and
he now declares that any man who will take
the trouble to send his name and address may
have the method of this wonderful treatment
free. Now, when say free mean absolutely
without cost, because want every weakened
man TO get the benefit of my experience.
am not philan thropist, nor do L pose as
an enthusiast, but there are thousands of men
suffering the mental tortrres of weakened
manhood who would be cured st once could
they but get such a remedy as the one that
cured me. Do not try to study out how can
afford to pay the few postage-stamps necessary
to mail the information, but send for it and
learn that there are a few things on earth
that, although they cost nothing to get, are
worth fortune to some men and mean a life
time of happiness to most OF US. Write to
Thomas Slater, box 22S3, Kalamazoo Mich,
and the information will be mailed in . plain
sealed envelope.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-11

Junior Order American AIechapic.
Starr King Council has opened an educa-
tional lyceum, in which, after the rontina
business OF the council has been closed mat
ters Of interest are discussed with a ,iew IN
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-11
The stationary Engineers.

Last Thursday evening Social Hall, in the
Fo-esters' building, was crowded as il never
was before by an audience that Assem- bled to
listen to an entertainment offered by San
Francisco No. OF the National Association of
Stationary Engineers, body of men united
for the purpose OF educating and enlightening
the engineer and to relieve him in sickness
and distress. The principal feature of the en-
tertalnment was an illustrated lecture en-
titled "a Trip From San Francisco to London -
by T. L. Ennor, whose description was most
entertaining.
The lecture was illustrated by many beauti-
ful views thrown on the screen by Professor
Suits VINO used the acetylin gas. with the
result that the pictures appeared with great
distinctness. A number of patriotic pictures
were thrown in by way OF advertisement and
these were received with wild applause The
monotony OF the journey was enlivened by
vocal and instrumental solos by the following
talent: Piano solo Mrs. Reynaud; song. Mrs
BoliR; piano solo, Miss Grace Parrish; song
C. II. Parrish; banjo solo, Miss Ruth Boctins;
comic song. James Gillies; song James Rowe ;
quartet, Mr.. and Mrs. Valerga and Messrs.
lsola and c. H. Parrish. On arriving in Lon
don social dance was enjoyed until midnight
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-11
Kuights of Pxthia.

Grand Chancellor C. F. McGlashan win visit
during the following week (April IL to IN he
following lodges: Monday, April IL. Etna
No. lO7, at Pomona; Tuesday, April 13, Valley
Lodge NO. "a, at San Bernardino; Wednesday.
Thursday, April Is. Redlands No. 1s6. AT Rsa'
lands; Friday, April 16, Nero No. q,
Shlno; saturday. April IL, San Pedro Lodae
No. 1876. at San Pedro o0so
Bay CITY Lodge No. III will initiate five n
plicants at the next convention and advsnra
five pages to the rank OF esquire
Credentials OF representatives-eiect are being
indicating largely attended annual conven
tion and very large influx of new members
The Uniform Rank W i'll go into camp al Han
ford during Grand Lodge week. Ample pren
srations have been made regarding tents
grounds and other necessaries.
IL is probable tnat teams from several lodges
ton before the Grand Lodge of the long for,n
of the knight rank.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-11
LIABILITIES, 5,

Ia L Ss
Claims for death losses and ma
tured endowments, due and un-
pau
Claims for death losses and ma
tured eniowments in process of
adjustment, or adjusted but not
NaO '..-.s sssss.
Claims Resisted b the Company
Net present value on all the out.
standing policies, computed &C
cordtng to the Combined Expert
ence Tables of Mortality, with
four per cent interest.
Amount of all unpaid dividends TO
pollcy-holders
Present value of amounts not yet
due on matured installment poll
Cies ....-.-. $500. ...........
All other demands against the
Company......-. .......-............
Total Liabilities
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-11
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expand he knowledge of the members in the
country and its current history. In this line
the council has already listened TO an inter-
esing lecture on the Chinese from the earl lest
time to the present given b. E. w Close, I he
councillor; to a lecture on the lie of General
LAFAYETTE from the time OF his bir TO the day
OF his death, given by S. Joseph Theisen,
and on Tuesday last there instructive
discourse on the life of James A. Garfield. by
c. E. Nagle, councillor of Garfield Council. Dur
ing the evening there was also an interesting
address on the prosperity of the order in this
State by Mr.. Boyd OF Sacramento. There were
addresses by Messrs- Lord. Baker, Jacobs, Ew-
ing, Cameron and others.
Next Tuesday the lecture will be by DIR. W.
ID. Clark, a member of The council, who will
tell OF Callfornia's soldier-states small, Colonel
+. ID. Baker, and this Will be a talk for all
members of the order. After the adjournment
of the council the members organized the
lower house OF the American Congress ana
each member was given credential to repre-
sent one of the States of he Union; then the
House was organized with Del B. Bowley as
speaker, S. Joseph Theisen as viee-chalrmAn,
W. j. Butler es sergeant-at-arms, w. L. Cros-
bic as assistant sergeant-at-arms, and q. f.
Long as clerk. There is a proposition to CT.
gan1Ze the upper mouse OF Congress in one OF
the other councils and then conduct deba
just on the line cf the debates in Congress.
The first matter to come will be debate on
the tariff question, the several Representatives
presenting the views OF the States they Will
represent This will entail study OF the acts
OF Congress and current history.
Yosemite Council of Alameda. under the en-
ergetic leadership OF ii. L. Zimmerman, the
counciior. is making good progress receiving
applications and Initiating al every meeting.
The selection OF candidates is the closest OF
that OF any council of the State.
State Vice-COuncilor Bellinger and Junior
Past state Councillor Butler, residents of Los
Angeles, have requested the State councillor
to call a meeting of the board cf officers at
Los Angeles for the purpose OF naming organ
izers, arranging for the bureau for the unem-
ployed of the order and for organization for
tnorongh campaign.
Abraham Lincoln Council has elected c.
Markham as councillor, vice Charles Kline,
resigned on account OF removal from the
City.
OaSland Council No 3, Daughters of Lib
er ty. Will give an entertainment in its hall on
the 14th.
Reports from the East assert that on the
occssl on of the reception TO the representa-
tlyes to the National Council, that is to meet
in PittsbuIg, Pa, there will be al least 10000
members in line. A. H. Leslie, Che of
Police of Pi;tsburg, a member of the order,
has been selected as grand marshal for the
occasion.