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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-05-17
LADIES' COLUMN.
WRAT SHOULD BEKNOWN ABOUT
a SINK.

A dirty sink is an abomination, and
should not be allowed. From the
kitchen comes health or disease, &C
cording as our food is prepared, and
the cooking vessels clean or other
wise.
A dirty dish cloth is covered with
disease germs which, if allowed to re-
main on it, will multiply to an alarm
ing extent. The practice of using
any old rag that comes convenient
for dish cloths, and hanging them
wet under the sink and out of sight,
cannot be too strongly condemned.
The dish cloth should be of strong,
loosely woven crash, hemmed and
provided with a tape for hanging it
in plain sight. 1t must be dried be-
fore it is used again.
The dish towels must be rinsed af-
ter using, and hung near the fire.
They should be put with the dish
cloth into the weekly washing to be
boiled and hung out in the open air to
dry, and fresh ones provided in their
places.
Every particle Of refuse should be
scraped from the sink each time it is
used. and the sink washed out care
fully. One of the open wire dishes
for placing over the strainer will be
found of great assistance in keeping
the sink free from crumbs and food.
Pouring over the sink every night
boiling water, in which washing soda
is dissolved, will remove grease from
the sink and prevent the pipes from
getting clogged with grease.-House-
hold
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-05-17
Trust Estate of j. F. Colby of
BrOWninpton.

STATE OF VERMONT, ORLEANS DISTRICT
y IS. In Probate Court, held at Barton
Landing. in said district, on the 10th day
of March, A. ID. 1897
Mary A. Colby, Administrative of the estate
of j. F. Colby, late of Bloomington, in
said district, deceased, presents her admins
tration account for examination and allow
ance, and makes application for a decree of
distribution and partition of the estate of
said deceased.
Whereupon, it is ordered by said Court,
that said account and said application be re-
ferred to session thereof, to be held at the
office of b. F. d. Carpenter, in said Barton
Landing, on the 21st day of May, A. ID. 1897, at
O'Clock in the afternoon, for hearing and
decision thereon.
And. it is further ordered that notice
hereofbe given to all persons interested, by
publication of the same three weeks success
lively in the Orleans County Monitor, a news
paper published at Barton previous to said
time appointed for hearing, that they may
appear at said time and place, and show
cause, 1T any they may have, why said account
should not be allowed and such decree made.
BY the Court-Attest.
800 F. e. ALFRED, Judge.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-05-17

The disrepute into which drinking,
leven of the moderate sort, has fallen
lis well illustrated by the attitude as
sumed toward the habit by railroad
accompanies and other corporations to
whom the safety of human life is en-
trusted. A short time ago one of the
great roads discharged number of
Its train employees because they
drank occasionally, in spite of strict
regulations to the contrary to which
such employees subscribed upon en-
ltering the company's employ. The
RdillUdy Age, in commenting upon
this action of the company, says: ga
policy of this nature is severe, but it
needs only a moments thought to
see that it is founded in reason. The
railroad business is one of exceeding
responsibility. Mental clearness is
all important in the performance of
its duties, and strong drink tends to
the confusion of ones faculties" The
number of railway accidents directly
to carelessness or negli-
gence of train hands is decreasing,
and one reason for this is found in
the prohibition which the companies
have placed upon the indulgence in
liquors on the part of
their employees.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-05-17
w. c, T. u. COLUMN.
MOTTO: 'sGod and Home and Native Land"
PROFITABLE LOSSES.

The following good speech is nearly
a verbal report of one heard at tenn
perance meeting:
az have been thinking, since came
into the meeting to- night, about the
losses I've met since signed the to-
tai abstinence pledge. 1 tell you there
isn't a man in the society who has
lost more by stopping drink than L
have. Wait bit until tell you what
T mean. There was a nice job of
work to be done in the shop today,
and the boss called for me.
" Give it to Law said he. He's
the best land in the shop
EeWell, I told my wife at supper
time, and she said:
" sWhy, he used to call you the
worst. You've lost your bad name,
haven't you?
ssThat's fact, wife," said I "And
il amt all I've lost in the last sixteen
months either. I had poverty and
wretchedness, and lost them. L had
an old ragged coat and shockln'
bad hat. and some water proof boots
that let the wet out at the toes as fast
as they took it in at the heel. I've
lost them. I had red face, trem-
bling hand, and pair of shaky legs
that gave me an awkward tumble
now and then; had habit of ours
ing and swearing, and I've got rid Of
that. 1 had an aching head some
times and a heavy heart, and, worse
than all the rest, a guilty conscience.
Thank God I've lost them all.
seThen 1 told my wife what she had
lost.
ssYou've had an old ragged gown,
Mary" said I. "And trouble and
sorrow and poor, wretched nome,
and p lenty of heartaches, foryou had
a miserable drunkard. Mary, Mary,
thank the Lord for all you and I have
lost since I signed the temperance
pledged"
The reported successful effort to
reach tie North Pole was command
ed by practical Prohibltionist. DR..
Nansen, in setting forth his plans,
said: 'sFor drinking we shall have
nothing except water, which we shall
get by melting snow. This water we
may, however, mix with limeJu1ce
and sugar, or with milk, or make tea,
chocolate or soup of it, and thus we
shall have pleasant drinks A good
drink is also water mixed with oat-
meal. Spirituous drinks will not be
lowed.'' These are his own words. |
We cannot tell how much DR.. Nam
sens success is attributable to his |
Prohibition principles; in every other
serious undertaking it is an element
of success, and why not in a polar ex-
petition?
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-05-17
CATIONS TANSY PILLS

A sTssa r slle aed sadf Relief for Women
mutations. Get CATIONS and save regrets.
At druggists or sent sealed 81. Our booklet
A cents. Cation Specific Co Boston, Mass.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-05-17
Raise Mules !

They are a tough, hardy animal and will DO
more work and consume poorer grade of
food than the horse, and are preferable for
farm work. / am the owner of
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-05-17
For Sale.

One two horse lumber wagon; 1 two-horse
hay rack; Yankee pillow; steel frame spring
tooth harrow; 1 pair work harnesses; Wal
ter A. Wood moving machine, road wagons,
iron bars, chains, forks and other tools, all
in good condition and nearly new. Those
will be sold for cash or appro we'd notes.
left @. A. ABBOTT, Barton, VT.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-05-17
Thoroughbred Portugal Jack

Which will be kept at my farm for service
Colts held for service fee.
w. +. SHERBURNE, Glover
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-05-17

Lamp chimneys may be rendered
less liable to cracking by placing them
in cold water which must be brought
to the boiling point, after which they
should be allowed to cool slowly
without removing them from the
water. Wash the chimneys in am
monia water and wipe dry on soft
towels that are free from lint; polish
with tissue or newspaper. Rub brown
spots with salt or whiting.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-08-13

kAOW SxAc SSSiled 1t.

Everyone knows how to spell "hard
water" with three letters, but proba-
bly, some readers would be puzzled to
spell yesterday" with six. A Cincin-
matt girl could tell them how, according
to the Enquirer.
She does not yet 60 to school, but is
taught by her mother at home. The
other night her father was hearing her
spell. One word after another was sue
cessfully disposed of, and then he said:
Now, Annie, 1 am going to give you
a hard one. If you spell it correctly
I'll bring you some candy. How do
you spell yesterday"
1t was hard one. Annie Thought Of
the candy, and just then her eve caught
the calendar hanging against the wall.
linen she answered, with smile of fri.
umph; Fri, yester. day, day, YES
terday." -
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-08-13
y
FASHIONS FANCIES.

In white net band are set at Intervals
medallions of gold net studded with pearls
and turouoises that are also sprinkled upon
the white net. The same effect is produced
mon black net with gold net medallions and
with let. pearl beads and turquoises.
A dainty evening hat is composed OF jet and
silver cup-shaped spangles which sparkle
ike Jewels under artificial light. Immediately
in front stands scroll ornament OF Rhine.
stones and at each side is large rosette OF
white Malin S, vlolets with foliage beng last
ened in front of each rosette.
Besides the well-known varieties OF organdy'
there is organdy Esse, which, though more sub
stantially woven than crepe bSss, is other
wise an exact copy Of that delicate material
The new Swisses have embroidered dots
leaves and flowers in white, besides the
printed blossoms which are seen in stripes, IN
noserays, in sprays and in isolated blooms
upon these and all other sheer cottons
Corded nainsooks are new and SO are lap
nets which are thinner than fine gingham
vet a triae heavier than lawn, Both mate
rails show floral devices, the latter having
lace stripes or even tamboured stripes. One
class of iappets is lace-like throughout and is
distinguished by warp printed floral patterns.
Violets and lace make always a tasteful
combination. They are associated in nat Of
black velvet. Upon the brim falls a frlll OF
cream Ierre lace and above it clusters OF
yiolets surround the crown. Height ls at
tanned at the left side by two tall loops OF
dark-purple and one of stem-green MORE RIB
bon. The decoration for the back of the brln
consists of plated lace ends and violets.
The trimness characteristic OF English hat
is in evidence in turban having crown Of
black velvet and brim composed OF three
coils of black satin cord and-felt brad Al
the left side are two pointed ears OF BLACK
velvet and pair of black quilts, the arrange
mcnt being supported by knot of the bralc
forming the brim. Color is contributed by
bunch of deep purple velvet violets placed a
each side Of the back to fall upon the hair.
Silk applique embroideres are brought on
for the most part in floral devices with har
monious color schemes. Into most of thes'
patterns gold threads are interviewer. Some
applique embroiderles are made on net o
naoussehne de sole foundations. Others ar
scattered with steel beads, which are adapt
able to either pale or glowing color comb
L..;aa, Eropo The Do1jneDtor
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-08-13
THE WONDERS OF SCIENCE.
Lung Troubles and Consumption Can
be Cured.
An Eminent New York Chemist and
Scientist Makes Free Offer to Our
Readers.

The distinguished chemist, T. A. Slocum, OF
New York City, demonstrating his discovery OF q
reliable cure for Consumption pulmonary
Tuberculosis,l bronchial, luLg and chest trOub-
les stubborn coughs catarrhal affections, gen
eral decline and weakness, loss of flesh. and
all conditions of wasting away, will send
THREE FREE BOTTLES lall differently OF his
New Discoveries to any afflicted reader OF this
paper writing for them.
His New Scientific Treatment has cured
thousands permanently by its timely use, and
he considers it simple professional duty to
suffering humanity to donate trial of his in
fallible cure.
Science daily develops new wonders, and this
great chemist. patiently experimenting for
years, has produced results as beneficial to hui
mainly as can be claimed by any modern genius.
His assertion that lung troubles and consump-
ton are durable in any climate is proven by
heartfelt letters of gratitude" filed in his Am
erlcan and European laboratories in thousands
from those cured in all parts OF the world.
The dread Consumption, uninterrupted, means
speedy and certain death.
Simply write to T. A. Slocum. M. c., IS Pine
street, New York, giving postoffice and express
address. and the free medicine will be promptly
sent direct from his laboratory.
Sufferers should take instant advantage of his
generous proposition.
Please tell the Doctor that you saw this in the
JOURNAL.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-08-13
HOW French sparrow Fought with
"Blackbird" In a Tree.

One day the famous duelist, Pierrot
d1saac, went to see his friend, Mar
quiS Merle de Sainte-Marie, says the
st. Louis Mirror. 1t should be eX-
planned that in French pierrot means
sparrow and merle means blackbird.
Marquis" said d'Isaacs, Il am Bona
partist and you are a royalist. More
over, l am the sparrow and you are
the blackbird. Doesn't it strike you
that there is one bird of us too many?
st precisely does," said the marquis;
my choice is pistols, and, as is APP
propriate for birds of our species, let
us fight in the trees AS if il were
not sufficiently ridiculous thing that
one man should challenge another be-
cause his name was Sparrow and the
other Blackbird, the duel was actually
fought from trees, the seconds standing
on the ground below. The pistols were
fired at the signal. There was a rust
ling among the leaves of one of the
chestnut trees. 1t was Pierrot d'Isaacs
who, wounded severely in one leg, cam,
tumbling to the ground. At this point
the marquis began TO chirp triumphant
ly, initiating the song of the blackbird.
This was a fresh insult, to be atoned
in only one way, and d'Isaacs, waited
for his wound to recover to challenge
Sainte-Marje for the chirp. This tim,
the duel was fought with swords, an,
Sainte-Marie was badly wounded-th,
sparrow had avenged himself on the
blackbird. -
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-08-13
EARLY THEOLOGICAL ZOOLOGY.
The Medieval imagination Played Gu
riOusly with the Pelican

AAo meU1cVal Inauguration Played Gu
riously with the Pelican.
Ut marine animals the early Chris
tian philosophers knew little, but nat
urally they had heard of the whale and
found important meanings in him, SAYS
Appleton's Monthly. One of the les
sons taught by the whale is given as
follows: when he is hungry he opens
his wide mouth seward and a pleasant
odor issues from his NAV, so that other
hshes are deceived and swim eagerly
toward the place whence this sweet
odor comes. In Needless shoals thew
enter into his extended jaws; then sud-
denly the grim gums close and crush
their prey. Thus the devil allures men
to their destruction and closes upon
them the barred gates of hell"
The medieval imagination played Gu
rlously about the pelican A type of
the atonement was found in the sup
posed fact that the pelican tears open
It's breast and feeds its young with its
own blood. New value was given to the
pelican by that great thinker ST. An
CUISINE. Writing upon the passage in
the 102d Psalm-"I am become ila !,
pelican in the wilderness''-hes saws.
The males of these birds are wont TO
Kill their young by blows of their beal<s
ana then to bewail their death for the
space OF three days. At length. how
ever, the female inficts severe wound
on herself and, letting her blood flow
over the dead ones, brings them to life
again."
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-08-13
a NEW EXPERIENCE.
Why the Little Dear Was Disguised
the Situation.

the Situation.
This is a truthful little incident and
the point of the moral will not be lost
because names are omitted, says the De-
troit Free Press.
A petite and winsome young matrOn
entered a street car with that inimitable
breeziness characteristic of her kind.
No amount of torture could have in
duced a confession that she expected
from two to half dozen men to rise
in unison and offer her a seat, but the
look ON her face when they did not do
SO told the secret more plainly than
words could have done.
With her was a little girl whose looks
fixed beyond doubt the relationship of
the two. Mamma was rather impatient
with the wrap which impeded her eff
forts to reach a strap. She looked about
her as though eagerly in search Of
trouble and was the picture of scorn
while noting how many OF the male pas
scngers were reading their papers.
The child leaned against her mother
and sighed YEARLY.
"She seems tired" said a pleasant
faced old lady, as she stroked her golden
locks and caresged the blooming cheeks,
as pleasant-faced old ladies always do.
"Not tired, but disgusted,'' answered
mamma, in crisp tones.
'Disgusted? Isn't she rather young
for such a sensation?"
"Not at all. The little dear has never
been accustomed to riding on a hog
car"
In less than a second there was sit
ting accommodation to spare.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-08-13

1t is always gratifying to receive
testimonials for Chamberlain's Collie.
Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy, and
when the endorsement is from a phv-
stefan it is especially so. "There is
no more satisfactory or effective rem
edy than Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhea Remedy" writes DIR. r.
=. Robey, physician and pharmacist.
OF Olney, Mo-; and as he has used the
Remedy in his own family and sold it
IN his drug store for six. years, he
should certainly know. For sale bv
al druggists. y
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-08-13
PHI osphorus in the Human Body.

The human brain contains a consid-
cradle proportion of phosphorus, vary
ing from 40 to 100 of the entire mass.
Ii the average weight of the Caucasian
brain be taken at 471s ounces it will
then contain an amount of phosphorus
amounting to from 7-12 to 2A ounces.
A curious fact regarding this phos-
phorus in the human brain is that it is al
most entirely wanting in the brain
matter of idiots.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-08-13
Great Wear of RaiIroaa r.o

taking the total length of the rail-
ways OF the world at even 10000 miles.
and allowing a daily average of ten
trains over each road, it is estimated
that the total loss of iron by wear and
tear each day of the year is not less
IMAM 600 tons. The iron thus lost goes
Dack TO the earth in the shape of fine
powder, which is finally transformed
into soluble iron salts.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-08-13

short puffs at the top and the tucks and in
sertion bring them into harmony with the
waist. The inevitable ribbon stock and belt
are seen, as well as the graduated frill of lace
edging above the standing collar.
The seven-gored skirt with circular founce
at the bottom is exceedingly stylish and above
the founce folds that simulate tucks are
applied Large, rolling fute-folds stand out
at the back and shallower flutes are at the
Sides A gayly trimmed hat chamois gloves
and tan shoes complete the toilette.
The Butterick patterns are waist No. 9255 !;
sizes; bust measures, 80 to AZ inches; any
size, rs cents; and skirt No. 91l5; sizes;
waist measures, 20 to % inches; any size.
80 cents.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-08-13
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholea and
Diarrh@a Remedy, always affords
prompt relief: For sale by all drug
gists. -


Cascarets Cemdy Cathartic, the most won
oer1ul medical discovery of the age, pleas
ant and retire shing to the taste, act gently
snd positively on Kidneys. liver and bowels,
c.scnsing the entire system, dispel colds,
an0 blliousn' sss. Please buy and try q box
~ = G. 0-day; 10, q, SO cents. Sold and
u1ksoteed 10 cure by all druggists.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-08-13
COSTUME OF LIBERTY SILK, WITH
PDMPADOUR YOKE OF INSER-
TION AND LACE EDGING AND
RIBBON, INSERTION AND LACE
nEGOP ATION

Instead of silk and the expensive trans
parent goods, misses dresses for lawn parties
and other summer festivities are made of
sheer India null, organdy, dimity or lawn,
pure VIII tie or gayly printed with flowers,
buds and foliage. Sometimes the skirts are
tucked but usually they are trimmed with
laeeinsereion, and laae trimmed rufles of the
material but on some materials the open work
embroidery that Stimulates Breton and old
Flemish patterns is much more effective and
dainty than lace. In the illustration will be
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-08-13
American, Of Philadelphia,
q Z oe0113 O1 = 1111e1CkOI J111d3
Pennsylvania; of Phila.
&. c. ANGLE,
journal Differentiation.
letter, SaIt-Rheum and Eczema.

letter, Salt-Rheum and Eczema.
The intense itching and smarting, Incl
dent to these diseases, is instantly allayed
by applying Chamberlain s Eye and
Skin Ointment. Many very bad cases
have been permanently cured by it. It
is equally efficient for itching piles and
favorite remedy for sore nipples,
chapped hands, chilblains, frost bites
md chronic sore eyes. IS cts. per box.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-08-13

DR.. Cady'S Condition Powders, are
just what q horse needs when in bad
condition. Tonic, blood purifier and
vermifuge. They are not food but
medicine and the best in use to put a
horse in prime condition. Price rs
cents per package.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-08-13
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TOILETTE OF LINEN BATISTB WITH
Tackled WAIST AND TRIMMED
SEVEN-GOREDS SKIRT,

Unusually interesting accessories and aY8A
tic conceits are observed in the toilettes 81
sheer materials and though ribbon and lace
play an important part in their make up, the
who see that the disposal of garniture is only
calculated to emphasize their good poiuts.
In the sketch is waist and skirt well
worth copying if thoroughly stylish toilette
is desired. Tucks extend from the shoulder
to the lower edge in each front and over the
closing at the center falls q fril of lace edging
over ribbon. The sleeves are formed into
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-03-10
OLD GLORY TORN UP,
Spaniards Show Their Hatred of the Stars
and Stripes,

Spaniards Show Their Hatred of the Stars
and Stripes.
A Key West, Fla, special says: 1t
was learned late at night that the house
of storekeeper ma ned Reufert. in
GuanabacOa, was stoned by some Span
ish volunteers, and two American flags
that lie had in his store, and that had
previously been flying in front of the
building, were taken away and torn to
shreds.
A mob called on him, headed by pet
ty Spanish officer, and demandt d that he
haul that rag in. On his refusal, his
store was pelted with stones and he was
threatened with arrest for "incting to
violence" Later one of FOndeviela's
officers ordered him to take them in I'M
der penalty of instant arrest. Then he
took the flags in and put them in the
window.
Later in the day mob of 300 soldiers
and policemen, with a sprinkling of pet
ty officers, marched in and took the flags
out and tore them up with opprobrious
epithets, cursing him and his country.
Renfert demonstrated and said that he
would report the outrage to the consul,
but this was greeted with jeers and
taunts.
go to your big Leer' they shouted.
"Your big, big man in Washington is
our friend and he will n It let Lee say too
| muchp'