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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-11-15
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ROADS.

There is much agitation in the
country over the matter of roads.
Many states are already taking
measures to permanently improve
their highways, while much thought
is being given to the subject every
where. Outside Of the mere matter
of pleasure or comfort in driving on
the highways, the expense of bad
system of roads is such that no town
or municipality can afford to tolerate
| them. We call attention in this arti
Gle to only one phase of the subject
of better roads: namely, the present
line or locality of many of the roads.
The casual observer, certainly the
careful one, who passes over sections
of highways will discover that in very
many places they were laid out in
such a way as to climb hills that
might be avoided; to run through
swampy or wet sections where they
might be on better grounds; that they
pass over places where small changes,
even, would make them much better.
sity compelled the pioneer to cut out
his road over the highest and least
muddy sections. He could not "work''
his roads and was obliged to pass
over the soil about as he found it, the
trees and logs most in the way being
cut out. Gradually these lines of
highways were put in better condi-
tion until they were thought to do
very well.
There was no attempt made in old
times to avoid hills, and the grade on
many of the old roads is terrible.
The misfortune is that many of the
old routes of travel are used to this
day and the Janger and the wear and
tear on carriages and teams has con-
tinued all these years. But when the
extra labor which horses perform, as
between billy road and fairly level
one is considered, it is hard to make
a full estimate Of the difference. If
the horse used could make areport
then SAD story would be heard of his
struggles in dragging his heavy load
up and over the hilly ways. Investi-
CATION easily shows that the strength
expended by horse on a road of
high grades over that expended on a
level road is easily doubled. If this
is so then the strain on the wagon
and harness is increased and there is
a loss in different ways when the hill
is scaled.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-11-15
O. w. LOCKE,
Barton Landing, VT.
3. M. r. Nelson's Estate.

GSTATE OF VERMONT, ORLEANS DISTRICT,
= SIS. In Probate Court, held az Barton,
in said District, on the 18th day of Novem-
Der. a. ID. 1897.
w. Fl. Basdell and +. w. Barron, special
administrators of the estate of B. M. Il. Nell
son, late Of Barton in said district, deceased,
make application for q license 10 sell the
stocB, also the produce raised during the
present season on what is known the Row
ell Farm, the property of said estate, situate
in said Barton, setting forth that il is for th e
best interest Of said estate TO sell said stock
and produce, and that this course viii save
large expense to said estate.
Whereupon it is ordered by said Court that
said application be referred to a session there
of TO be held at the Probate Office in said
Newport, on the LIST day OF December, AL. 1897,
for hearing and decision thereon; And IL ~
further orocred that notice hereof be given
TO all persons interested by publication a.
the same three weeks successively IN the Or
leans County MDnitor.a newspaper published
ut Barton, VT previous to said time oppiont-
ed for hearing, that they may appear AZ said
time and place and show cause, if any they
may have, why said license should not bo
granted.
BY the Court-Attcst.
46 as f. +. ALFRED, Judge.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-11-15
the Governor:
J. W. SAULT,
Sec. of civil and military affairs

Fhe Bering Sea treaty was signed
\ the commissioners of the United
tes, Russia and Japan, at the
tie Department in Washington on
9th. AS it must be ratified by the
bate, its terms were not made pub
Tt is understood, however, that
treaty pledges the signatory
|wers to prohibit pelagic sealing IN
|ters controlled by them, on the
und that only by such prohibition
\ the seal herds be preserved from
Itruction. This apparently leaves
canada the right of unrestricted
ling of seals in the migratory
Iiod, but it is believed that the ex-
L opinions of the members of this
lvention, which will be submitted
the representatives of England
Canada the present week, will be
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-11-15
HANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION

That the people may make special
knowledgment of the goodness of
bd and his many mercies toward
|em. do appoint Thursday, Nov
hber 25, A. D., 1897, Thanksgiving
". and would recommend that all
that day meet in worshipful
eognition of the Eternal Holy One,
whose favor we exist and enjoy
h happy civilization.
bn that day remember kindly the
tfering and afflicted; also be thank
j tillers of the soil, for bountiful
Evests; laborers, for relief from en-
iced idleness; families, for the love
home; all classes, for religious in
|ences surrounding and guiding;
6ldren, for education so free, and
Il friendly reunion, for the good
Der that keepeth away sadness.
Given under my hand and the State
|hl, in the Executive Chamber at
\ lrby, this eighth day of November,
Hthe year of our Lord, one thousand
hit hundred and ninety seven, and
the independence of the United
btes the one hundred and twenty
bond, and of the independence of
Is State the one hundred and
|enty- first.
JOSIAH CIRCUIT.
the Governor:
J. w. SAULT,
Sec. of civil and military affairs.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-11-15
GEO. III. BLAKE & Co.

progressing. But defences are use
less without defenders, and the New
York chamber of commerce, with
just regard for the safety of the me-
tropolis, has pointed out that the ar
t1llery force which sufficed to man our
forts when they were weak and scat
tered, is inadequate to the far greater
number of batteries and far greater
supply of ordinance with which the
country is now provided.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-11-15

so convincing that some satisfactory
arrangement will be reached. Prem
ier Laurier and Sir Louis Davies, Can
adian Minister of Marine and Fisher
les, will be present, with Professors
Thompson and Macoun (the appoint
ed delegates), at the second confer
enco.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-11-15
THE GILMAN STORE

With its big Stocks with its prices pushing
greatest November business the hyone has
been established The passed
the sales show large increase last Let the good
share Of the excellent offered
sonabe merchandise Any who buy cheaper goods and than
prices have themselve blame
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-11-15
lLEANS COUNTY MONITOR.
PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY
bEO. TEL. BLAKE & CO.,
BARTON, VT.
fE0. H. BLAKE, Editor.
w. L. JACOBS, Associate Editor

rerms-WHEN PAID STRICTLY IN ADVANCE,
50 a Year. Subscribers living ontside of
hans or Caledonia Counties, $1.75 per year.
zeep your subscriptions in advance. Re-
nj by Post Office Order, Registered Letter
Draft.
FGtch the label on yoWr paper to see If
per credits are made. and keep your sub
fptions in advanee.
IN asking for change of address, always
He where your paper is nol0 sent.
n ates of Advertising made known on ap-
kation. ALI cuts must have metal body.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-11-15
No. SO.

Wrappers We at last
have an assortment of
Fleece Lined Wrappers.
New and Stylish.
Feather Boas direct from
the importers. A good
assortment 10 select
from, and the styles and
prices are sure to please.
Lace Curtains from
89c to 4.50 per pair.
The December
Standard Patterns
are now ready.
Another bargain.
400 bars Ark Soap.
II bars for 25c.
Onions are now
ready sellers and
the price is likely to advance.
Horse Blankets,
Lap Robes and
Surcingles.
Our assortment is GOOD
and the prices are low.
Gloves and mittens
for both sexes and
all ages.
Don't forget us when
you need
Winter Footwear for
Men, Boys,
Ladies' and Children.
A new line of
Ladies' and Misses
Jersey Leggings
which must be seen
to be appreciated.
The best assortment of
Hoods and Facinators
we have ever shown.
Remember what we have
been saying about
Ladies' and Children's
Garments and Mackintoshes.
Cash paid for Butter.
Good Potatoes and Beans
wanted in exchange.
oy. Is.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-11-15
MONITOR CLUB LIST.

Ia MONITOR will be furnished with the
Ii ton Daily Journal for S6.4O
&cs ton Daily Herald GAO
@n6ton Daily Globe $40
ston Daily Traveller 800
ASTON Daily Record $40
Sbeton Weekly Journal 200
1stOn Weekly Traveller 200
lew York Daily Press, 80
|ew York Weekly Tribune 1.75
jaw York Tri-W eekly World 2.15
NffrOr & Farmer 2-OO
Hu1sehold 20
En1th's Companion 80
2.fIbner's Magazine 4.IO
.Ahtury Magazine 30
.arper's Magazine 4.oO
Harper's Weekly 4.0O
Nafper's Bazaar 4.oO
NMrper's Round Table z.4O
NDrth American Review 90
thutauquan $40
Icn's Herald 3'Io
trum 40
1.9o
Apsmopolitan 2.4O
#moreSts Magazine z3O
kerson's Magazine 24O
&bnily Herald & Star 225
beside Companion, n. Y. 39O
Mhnk LeSleS Popular hdSaZinc f'oO
&Htional Tribune 2.4O
Ahw York Ledger 31O
H. York Weekly $50
Nf- Little Ones and The Nursery 2.6O
NJ Nicholas 4-1O
#ientific American 4.2O
IBN York Witness 2.4O
Mie Independent 4.IO
#bJhington's Magazine 3.Io
Mtiew of Reviews 3.1o
Bfmont Farmers Advocate 2.OO
Biedo Blade 2.25
lie Reformer, democratic, 2.OO
nm Journal, l.lo
Mtreation 2.OO
MClure's Magazine, ESQ
Hhsey's Magazine 2.4O
Vermonter 100
blic Opinion 800
lie conditions of the above are that cash
D. accompany order, and that both the
|hkIToR and other publications ordered must
MI bald year in advance.
Nhfter first copy of paper or magazine IS re-
#red further correspondence concerning
|prs, or changes of post-ofice address
/Hu1d be direct with publishers
MI you do not see what you want in the
I've list let us know-we can save you
Mbey on nearly all publications.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-11-15
At prices that convince careful
LADIES' JERSEY RIBBED
VESTS AND PANTS
Heavy and feeced inside, at only
25c.

UNION SUITS
at 5oc, LOO, 1.5o, 1.75, 200, $50,
800, 400
A splendid lot to select from,
nearly ell kinds and prices. No
shoddy wool in the underwear you
buy here. That's the kind that
looks well but don't wear well.
CHILDREN's VESTS AND PANTS
Any size and all sorts except the
poor sort.
HOLIDAY GOODS
A department for the sale of nov
elites suitable for Christmas gifts,
wedding presents and birthday
tokens. Here are displayed new
articles Of sterling silver, deco
rated china, cut glass, quadruple
plated silverware, Japanese goods,
baskets, souvenir goods, etc.
Come IL and look this new stock
over.
PoCKETBooKs AND PURSES
A larger assortment than ever
offered here before and you can
expect the best values at the pop
ular prices of 1Oc, 25, soc, 75c, LOO.
MIRRORS AND BRUSHES
The stock Of mirrors here are from
the maker and there's only a
small profit between you and the
manufacturer. That's the reason
you can buy better mirrors here
at Zoe, SOC. 75c and LOO than at
any other store, and you have
larger assortment to choose from.
The best Brushes are made in France
and come here direct from the
manufacturers agent. If you
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-11-15
Mems Underwear & Half Hose

| buyers that here they SAVE MONEY.
enjoy using good brush You can
get it here at usual price of the
common sort.
GARMENTS
Business is brisk in this depart
ment, the enormous stock and the
worthy values at the price make
it SO. Here is the best 900 jacket.
It's boncle cloth, lined, and trim
med with braid.
OTHER JACKETS
are 5.9S, 69S, 7.5O, 7.9S, $50, 900,
1000 and up. Styles, qualities and
prices to suit all pocketbooks.
LADIES' CAPEs-
Good assortment here to satisfy
the wants and tastes of ali Gus
toners.
CHILDREN's REFER JACKETS
New ones this week.
The best ones you've seen at 3. 80;
of course there are better ones
here at 500.
MILLINERY
CaI6S are SaLlSl actOfy In UnlS u0-
partment, and customers are
pleased with the hats that are
built fer them here; styles and
prices right.
CARPETS
You can make money in this de-
partment and many are doing it.
You KNOW
it's only this season that you can
get carpets and rugs at old prices;
some makers are asking quarter
or a third more
LACE CURTAINS
The bargain figures on the best
ones are sending them out.
nanM MAAAlnOrt
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-11-15
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

pARTON NATIONAL BANK. BUSINESS
I'D Hours from a. m, 20, ,12, m. From tS
4, p; m. Amory DAWSON, Pres't; II. X. Dewey
Cashier.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-11-15

JOSIAH A. PEARSON.
hENTIST, BARTON, VT. OFFICE IN
IL Owens Block.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-11-15

A. NJ. GODDARD, NJ. D.,
DHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, ALBANY, =,
d VT. Office hours until a. IN. From 10
to and from to s p. m.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-11-15

CLARENCE WILEY.
INSURANCE. OFFICE AT RESIDENCE.
A Barton Landing, VT.
Arizona silver belt., 1897-08-26
DISAPPOINTED TIE TAXPAYERS

On Monday the board of supervisors fixed tic tax levy, and greatly to the surprise and disappointment of many taxpayers, they included the levies for the territorial university and normal school, rnder the acts of 1897. This they did in the face of the report of the Gila county grand jury for the October term 1895, protesting against the lcvying of any additional taxes for those institutions, above the regular tax for maintenance, and which protest the board of supervisors last year took cognizance of and omitted to make the levies under the acts 1895, recognizing that the legislature in authorizing such taxes to be levied exceeded their au- thority and that the said acts were in violation of the Harrison act and con- sequently void. A petition from the Globe Commercial Club was also pre- sented to the board asking that the levies be not made.
 With these facts before them ihe board was not only justified in refusing to make the levies referred to, but their duty to the taxpayers of the county left no other course open to them. And their action is inexplicable for the further reason that two members of the board had repeatedly declared that they would never vote to make the levies.
 II is alleged as an excuse for their defectlon that they were officially ad- vised that their refusal to make the levies would render thcm liable on their official bonds, which is so puerile as not to merit serious consideration.
 The levyipg of the taxes by no means settles the question, but it places tax payers at disadvantage as the expense of defending the suit that will in all probability be brought will fall upon q few instead of all the taxpayers of the county as it should. Several have already signiiied their intention to re- sist the collection of the tax and will carry it to the Supreme court if neces- sary.
Arizona silver belt., 1897-08-26
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Of the Board of Supervisors ot
 Gila County, Arizona.
GLOBE, qila County, Arizona, {

tLoBE, tflIa COnntY, AfiZona,
 Aiig 23j 1897.
 The board of supervisors met at 9 o'clock a. m.
 Present-Supervisors Martin, De- vore and Pascoe, aad G. M. Allison, clerk, by o. \. Creswell, deputy.
 On motion the tax levy for the year 1897 was fixed at ;f4.0O on each S1OO valuation for territorial and county purposes as follows, towit;
 Territorial general fund, .34 on each Sl00 valuation.
 Territorial insane asylum interest fund, 10 on each S100 valuation.
 Territorial University interest fund; .025 on each slO0 valuation.
 Territorial Normal School fund, .035 on each s100 valuation.
 Territorial school fund, .03 on each S100 valuation.
 Territorial interest account of 1897 fund, .03 on each $100 valuation.
 Territorial interest funding fund, or on each Sl00 valuation.
 Act 45, 1S97 home for the insane, .03 on each $l00 valuation.
 Act ', 1897, maintenance of Univer- sity, .05 on each $100 valuation.
 Act A, 1897, support of Normal School, .035 on each S100 valuation. Interest Worlds Fair bonds, .0O5 on each $100 valuation. Redemption insane asylum bonds, .035 on each S100 valuation.
 Total territorial levy, .7Sl on each $100 valuation.
 Interest on funded indebtedness, .02 on each S100 valuation.
 Total levy for territorial purposes, .804 on each S100 valuation.
 County general fund, 1.51s on each $100 valuation.
 County salary fund, 50 on each S100 valuation.
 County road fund, IS on each $100 valuation.
 County school fund, .55 on each $1OO valuation.
 County redemption of bonds and in-  terest, .29 on each $100 valuation.
 County interest fund on territorial bonds, .21 on each $100 valuation. Total levy for county purposes, $3.19l on each S100 valuation.
 Total levy for all purposes, $4.o0 on each $100 valuation.
 On motion it is ordered that in pur- suance of the order of the Territorial Board of Equalization the value of cattle assessed in Gila county be raised f1s per cent, and the value of sheep
Arizona silver belt., 1897-08-26
R.l tSu Ever

Try Electric Bitters as a remedy for your troubles? If not, get a bottle now and get relief. This medicine has been found to be peculiarly adapted to the relief and cure of all female con- plaints, exerting wonderful direct in- fuence in giving strength and tone to the organs. Ifyou have loss of appe- tite, constipation, headache, fainting spells, or are nervous, sleepless, excit- able, melancholy or troubled with dizzy spells, Electric Bitters is the med icine you need. Health and strength are guaranteed by its use. Fifty cents and S1.00 at H. 0. Hitchcock's drug store.
Arizona silver belt., 1897-08-26

Dr. w. M. Claypool was called to Salt river on Tuesday to attend several members of the Curnutt family, who were quite sick. He found MT. J. H. Curnutt, Mrs. Howard Livingston and Miss Curnutt suffering with typhoid fever, and the condition of Mrs. Living ston quite serious. Marahall Curnut; went down to the river today to rende, what assistance he can to the invalids. We hope to learn of their early recovery.
Arizona silver belt., 1897-08-26
bo raised IA per cent, and tho value of

be raised IA per cent, and tho value of goats be decreased 7a per cent.
 The chairman of the board reported the approval of the bond of E. J. Ed wards, district attorney, for S2000, with W. T. McNelly and P. Oates as sureties, and on motion the board rati fled the approval of said bond. 9 The bids for making the duplicate assessment roll were opened, and the bid of H. c. Robertson for the sum of $75.00 was on motion accepted, and the clerk directed to notify him of such acceptance.
 The following claims were then audited and allowed, towit: o. N. Creswell, district clerks
 lees Si5 6O Alfred Kinney, court commis'r. 15 % Eugene Middleton, jurors cer-
 tlficGte. ................. 50 o. D. Copper M. & s. Co.,, sup
 IiiSp if oV
 And on motion the clerk was di- rected to issue certificates of indebted ness to tho claimants thereof, and that warrants be drawn in payment of said claims when sufficient money is appor- toned to the expense fund to redeem said certificates.
 The minutes of the meeting of the board for July 20 were read and ap- proved.
 On motion the clerk was directed to notify the county treasurer to report the total indebtedness of Gila county to the board at their regnlar meeting in October, 1897.
 G. M. ALLISON, Clerk.
 By o. N. CgEswELL, Deputy.
Arizona silver belt., 1897-08-26
Is Life wortl, Liviae7

Ii there is an individual on earth who is ex cusable for thus interrogating himself, it is the unhappy mortal who suffers from malaria ir some one of it's diabolical forms, This is nc difficult coaandrum however. Life is worth living by any man o. woman who enjoys good health and is not harraSssd by a reproachfu conscience. The nalarial scourge, heavily laid on. is a terrible one for the poor sufferer to endure. A series of freezings scorchingS as strengthless as n dish rag, are hard indeed. recurring as they do with ilendish regularity. Hostetter's Stomach Bltters Is the worldwide known preventive and curative of thls class of maladles, either in the form of ague and fever. bilious reulittent dumb ague and ague cake Used with persistence they will, rely upon 1t, eradicate disease from 9he system. They also conquer rheumatism, kidney and bladder com plaints nervousness, dyspepsia. liver com. plaint and constipation, and renew failing strength
Arizona silver belt., 1897-08-26

MT. and Mrs. A. G. Pendletcn and their two younger children arrived home from their ranch on Cherry creek last Friday. MT. Pcndleton went back to the ranch few days later. Misses Mamie and Rose Pendleton, Master Alex Pendleton ani Misses Florence and Mildred Trevillian who are still at Cherry creek will return to Globe October 1.
Arizona silver belt., 1897-08-26

Yesterday forenoon during the pro. gress of trial before Justice Temple, the district attorney E. J. Edwards suffered severe attack of epilepsy. Mir. Edwards soon regaiued conscious ness and this morning had so far rocov- cred Gs to be able to attend to his duties at the court house, which has relieved the anxiety of his friends.
Arizona silver belt., 1897-08-26

Deputy Sheriff Joe Mckinney re- turned on Tuesday from Graham county with prisoner, Christopher Ammolongj whom he arrested at Carter's saw mill ir the Graham mountains, IT miles south of Pima, Ammolong is charged with stealing a horse from the McLane brothers, of Mianna, and it is reported that he is also wanted at Prescott or the same charge. The horse stolen from the McLanes was recovered from A freighter, with whom Ammolong had traded.
Arizona silver belt., 1897-08-26

s. R. H. Robinson has been advised that an English engineer is expected tc reach Phoenix about Sept 6, to make an examination of the Verde cana project and report to English capitalists who will invest in the enterprise if the report is favorable. The Minnesota and Arizona Construction company, ot which Mr. Robinson is manager, have already expended about 3l50,0 900 or the enterprise, and MT. Robinson is confident that the engineers report will be favorable, and that construction work will be resumed and carried tc completion.
Arizona silver belt., 1897-08-26

Charlie Brown, of Tucson, an old time friend of the senior editor whom we had not seen for nearly 30 years, was visitor to Globe the present week, having come 20 miles out of his way, as he declared, to see us. We were certainly gratified to meet him again, and our talk revived pleasant memories of the early days in New Mexico.
Arizona silver belt., 1897-08-26

The public appreciates E. F. Kelner < Go. s "Cash Sale Basis" and become convinced they save from 10 to % cents on the dolltr by buying for cash. Mir. Kellner ordered four solid car lots more groceries last week. He has been merchandising for 31 years now; never borrowed money, never had a lawsuit, never failed, and had success in all business enterprises, due mostly 10 cash basis.
Arizona silver belt., 1897-08-26

A hop joint wGs raided last Thursday night and four Chinamen were ar. rested, three of whom plead guilty to smoking opium and paid fine of SIC each. Wong Lung, charged with keeping the house, plead hot guilty and demanded jury trial. The trial was concluded at noon today and the jury returned a verdict of guilty.
Arizona silver belt., 1897-08-26

Edmond de Stoutz, late assistant superintendent of the Continental mines, and c. La Forguc, general manager of the Boleo copper mines, of Lower California, took their departure on Saturday last for Paris, France.
Arizona silver belt., 1897-08-26

The Phoenix Republican says that Florence Packard, of Tonto, is getting rich killing mountain lions. Within two or three weeks he has killed nine. The bounty on lion scalps is S20
Arizona silver belt., 1897-08-26

F. H. Powers, the we'll known stock man from Greenback valley, is in town today circulating among his friends, He reports G moderate rainfall in his neighborhood, enough to insure good winter feed.
Arizona silver belt., 1897-08-26

s. R. II. Robinson returned last week from Phoenix, accompanied by his family, and they are now soiourn- ing at Pascoe's ranch on the summit of Pinal mountain, where they will remain for several weeks.