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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-10-03
Delivering Letters by Electricity.

In Geneva, Switzerland, a novel sys-
tenn for delivering letters in high
apartment houses is being tried. On the
ground floor is arranged a cabinet hav
ing as many compartments and boxes as
there are floors in the house. When a
letter is deposited in any box, it makes
a contact which rings a bell on the cor
responding floor. The bell can only be
stopped by the removal of the letter.
The same current that rings the bell
opens valve connected with a water
tank in the top of the house. Here are
located cylinders attached by cords and
pulleys to the letter boxes and SO ar
ranged that when they are filled with
water they will serve to haul the letter
box with its contents to the proper floor.
When the box arrives, the letter is au-
tomatically dumped into stationary
receptacle and at the same time the cyl
inder is discharged of it's water. The
letter box then descends to the lower
floor, the bell stops ringing and it re-
mains in position, waiting for the next
visit of the postman.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-10-03
Esophageal Patriotism.

"There are lots of people who show
their patriotism in eating, or at least in
what they order to eat, % remarked the
keeper of a popular restaurant to Star
reporter, ''who do not show it in any
other way. For instance, take the Span
ish mackerel, which has always been i'll
demand for breakfast. Now, as a mat
ter of fact, what is known as a Spanish
mackerel is caught only i'll American
waters and is as much an American fish
as rOckfsh, sea trout or any other kind
of fish, but since the war opened up
there is no call for it, and the taste for
it seems to have been lost simply be-
cause it was called Spanish mackerel.
The ordinary customer has got the idea
that there is something Spanish about
it, and that settles it, for the present
at last. Ihave one customer who shows
his patriotism in another way, his meal
consisting of Maryland biscuits, Boston
baked beans and corned beef and cab
bage, Virginia style. Sometimes he COM
bines several other states in his meal
Washington Star.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-10-03
Fine Behavior of the Rough Riders.

The prophets of evil of the Tampa
Bay hotel had foretold that the cowboys
would shoot as they chose, and in the
field would act Independently of their
officers. AS it turned OUT the cowboys
were the very men who waited most pa
tiently for the officers to give the word
of command. At all times the move
ment was without rest, breathless and
fierce, like cane rush or street fight.
After the first three minutes every man
had stripped as though for a wrestling
match, throwing off all his impedi-
menta but his cartridge belt and can
teen. Even then the sun handicapped
their strength cruelty.
The enemy were hid in the shade of
the jungle, while they had to fight in
the open for every thicket they gained,
crawling through grass which was as
hot as a steam bath, and with their flesh
and clothing torn by thorns and the
swordlike blade of the Spanish bayonet.
The glare of the sun was full in their
eyes and as fierce as limelight.-
ard Harding Davis in Scribner'sL
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-10-03
DEATHS FERRYMAN.

ann Il ferryman, old and gray,
And the river is deep and wide,
And whosoe'er crosses by night or by day
Can never return, but forever and aye
Must remain on the other side
The waters are cold and the current is swift,
And the mists hang heavy and chill,
And backward and forward they slowly drift,
With never a break, and they never lift,
Though they seem to be never still.
The heavens are dark, and the course is long.
But.my boat is stanch and true,
And the waves are rough, but my arm is strong,
And safely ferry the ghostly throng
To the shore, mist hidden from view.
All are equal who cross with me,
Beggar and millionaire,
Vassal and king and bond and free,
Peasant and noble of high degree.
The maid and her lady fair,
The weary toiler who longs for rest,
Brave youth and manhood proud,
The erring one with his sins confessed,
The sinless babe the mothers breast
And the mother with sorrow bowed.
Some on their journey set forth aicne.
With trembling and anxious fears,
Some amid wailing, with sob and moan
And prayers that their lives had never known
And heartbreak and bitter tears.
Man brought naught into the world save death,
And naught can he take away;
Naked was he when he first drew breath
And naked will be when he goes with death
On his silent, mysterious way.
So all are equal whom death sets free.
To cross to the distant strand,
And king and vassal and bond and free,
Whether of lowly or high degree,
Must all cross the river of death with me
To enter that unknown land.
DIR. J. a. Gilbert in Cleveland Plain Dealer
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-10-03

are unable to relieve her of the burdens
of domestic drudgery. In fact, the aver
age woman insists upon personally carry
ing the cares of the household even if
others do the hardest manual work. 1t is
incessant work and worry that make so
many homebodies thin and pale, tired,
nervous, irritable and respondent.
The Guardian Angel of the household
is DR.. Greene's Nervura for the blood and
nerves. The nervous headaches to which
the housewife is subject; the exhaustion
which no amount of rest will overcome (;
the melancholy which love and plenteous-
ness cannot remove-all these things van
ish under the magic influence of DIR.
Greene's Nervura. Why suffer when re-
lief is at hand?
You are welcome to consult with DIR.
Greene freely, personally or by letter, at
his office, "a Temple Place, Boston, Mass.
DR.. Greene charges no fees for consulta-
ton and advice.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-10-03
Isabella, SPANS Exiled Queen.

Queen isabella of Spain, the little
kings grandmother, has never visited
England, although many members of
the British colony are made welcome in
her beautiful house, which was built by
herself some 20 years ago, in Paris.
Although Isabella is an exile, she is
royalty lodged. Even the stables are
among the finest in Paris, and special
corner is set aside for the mules, which
have the honor Of being driven only
by the queen herself. The queen, who
will be 6S on Oct 10 next, was only 3
years old when she was proclaimed
queen, so she can never remember a
time when she was not styled your
majesty" The members Of her modest
little court are devoted to her, and yet
their emoluments are small, for when
Isabella abdicated in favor of her son
she gave up her immense estates to the
nation, and not very long after her re-
tirement to Paris she found it necessary
to send what she then described as a
whole roomful of jewels to the Hotel
Drouot.-Ladies' Field.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-10-03

He was looking lank and lean; he
wore threadbare suit of black and
under one arm he carried a volume;
which had seen better days. He en-
tered so quietly that Dodson who was
busy at his desk did not hear him.
II have her" he began softly.
Dodson wheeled around and took, in
in the situation. ''I don't care what
you have!" he roared. " Don't you
see that sign, 'Peddlers and Book
Agents Not Wanted, or are you blind?
g The life of Samson, "-continued
the agent with an apologize smile.
'Why didn't you say so before?"
said Dobson subsiding.
Gin one volume price 81 So" contin-
ued the long lean man.
''I'll take it,'' said Dobson shortly
"Good day, sir''
A few minutes later friend of Dob
son happened to come in and picked
up the volume.
''Hello old man" he said as he look
ing it over. II didn't know you were
in in for Bibicalsubjects.
81 don't see the joke" answered
Dobson testify. ''I believe that in time
like these every patriotic American
citizens should familiarize himself
with the lives of prominent men who
are making history for this glorious
country. We neglect these things too
long. propose to keep up with the
times"
''You will have to hurry if you do"
answered his friend dryly. ''This
particular Samson without the p ha
been dead for 5000 years..
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-10-03
LIES PHILOSOPHY.

The younger the man is the more he
has to unlearn.
Our mistakes contribute much to
the wisdom of others.
Every dog has his day, but, like men
they want two.
For every dollar man wins on fast
horses he loses two on slow ones.
Youth is going to do things to- NOR
row that old age didn't do yesterday
A great many Of the thoughts aman
has today appeared in yesterdays
newspaper.
Time is caught by the tail more FREE
than by the forelock.
Every man knows how wife should
be managed but few are able to do it.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-10-03
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
Estate of Hiram X. Dewey.

The undersigned, having been appointed
oy the Hon. Probate Court for the Dlstrict OF
Orleans, Commissioners, to receive, examine,
and adjust all claims and demands of all per
sons aRainsi the estate of Hiram X. Dewey,
late OF Barton. in said district deceased, and
all claims exhibited la Offset thereto, hereby
give notice that we will meet for the purpoE-
es Aforesaid at the late residence OF "A. X.
Dewey on the 18th day of October aud the Iat
until O'Clock, -. m, each OF said DAYS.
ana that months from the 9th day OF
september, A. ID. 1893, is the time limited
by said Court for said creditors TO present
their claims to us for examination and allow
ance.
Dated at Barton, VT, this lth day OF Sep
TENDER, A. ID. 1898.
n. b. SKINNER, ,,o,.s
39.4l H. w. DREW, JOINS.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-10-03

When Rudyard Kipling was a boy
of twelve he started on a sea voyage
with his father, Lockwood Kipling, the
artist. The father was below sooE
after the vessel got under way and
heard a great commotion overhead.
One of the ships officers rushed down
and banged at Mr.. Kipling's door.
Mr.. Kipling, he said, your boy has
crawled out on the yardarm, and if he
let's go he'll drown. Yes, said Mr..
Kipling, with the air of a man who
knew what he was talking about, but
he won't let go.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-10-03

For my part can't see why so many
of the boys are getting married before
going to the war. I should think they
would put off the weddings until
they return. What! and leave the
girls here to take their chances, with
a scarcity of men? 1t is evident that
you have no appreciation of soldiers
finer feelings.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-10-03
The Speculative Side.

A wealthy German of Tangier has
purchased number of plots of land in
the town from the Moors. Your gar
dens are pretty, but scattered, - remark
ed an Englishman to him recently.
Eyes, he replied. "They happen to be
on the sites of the forts which England
must build when she occupies Tangier.
England will payne for my pretty gar
dens. will return to the fatherland
comfortably fortunate"
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-10-03

But, said the inquisitive bachelor
after the babe had been carefully
placed in his arms, where does she get
her blue eyes? Yours are dark and so
are her papa's. Oh, the fond mother
explained, she inherits them from my
side of the family. My brother Willis
wife has just such eyes exactly.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-10-03
STARTLING FACTS!
Dangerous Enemies That In
wade the Household.
How Health and Happiness May
BE Lost.
DR.. Greene's Nervura As The Best
Guardian.

The faithful wife. The fond mother.
The hope and inspiration of the human
race. Such are the homebodies.
We may do homage to queens. We
may applaud great artists and actresses.
We may admire fighting amazons. But it
is the home-makers whom we love.
We spare nothing to make the wife and
mother happy. We cannot, however,
shield her from anxiety, and most of us
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-10-03

A young Englishman, being aske
at dinner whether he would have some
his hostess: All, yes, birds nest pud
ding. And what kind of bird made
it? Oh, it was the cook coo made it,
was her prompt reply.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-10-03
For Sale.

The Blacksmith Shop at East Albany is for
sale cheap, to close an Estate. This is a good
country point for Blacksmith. good
house and lot adjoining can be rented or
bought very cheap if wanted with the shop
Inquire of Tower Bros, Barton, or r.. w
Collins, East Albany, VT. 1stf
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-10-03

DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup has saved the life of
many child. This wonderful remedy always
cures Group, whooping cough and measle-
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-10-03
CA STOR I 4

Bears the signature of CHAs. H. FLETCHER.
In use for more than thirty years, and
The Kind You Haze -4ZVays Bought.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-10-03

DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup is the best remedy
for relieving and curing that asthmat1 cough.
Physicians recommend it. Buy only the gen.
uine, Dr. John w. Bulls Cough Syrup.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-10-03
SPECIAL ADVANTAGES
OF THE
Life Insurance
GRANTED BY
THE TRAVELLERS,
OF Hartford. Conn.


It's surplus to policy holders is over s3,722.
$685. it's ability TO meet obligations exceeds
that of any other successful life company.
1t guarantees deinate amount of insur-
ance, and sells it for fixed sum. leaving no
opportunity for assessment, disappointment.
or dispute.
1t never befogs and deceives with prepns-
ferrous estimates" which it will not back up.
What it will give or do is printed or written
on each policy, and guaranteed by the Com
pany.
1t pays all losses Immediately upon receipt
of satisfactory proofs.
All it's policies contain liberal non. forfeit
ing features, cash surrender values or paid
up special term insurance, plainly stated.
The TRAVELLERS charges for it's insurance
at it's worth; not at much more than its
worth, with promise to pay back the over
charge later if the business pays well enough,
in sec called dividends"
No other Life Contract equal in libei atty
gives low rates; no other as low in pr ice
gives liberal conditions.
1t has done business with increasing pros
for 81 years and is one of the leading corpo-
rations of the world, having in all its depart
ments insured more lives than any other
company
The public opinion of it's Life Policies is
shown by the fact that their sale increased
60 per cent. in a single year, and has more
than trebled within a few years.
PAYMENTS to THE TRAVELLERS policy
holders have been over $34, $50 ,626; s9,6l7 ,482
of it in 1897.
p. l.. WEBSTER, AGENT,
Barton, VT.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1898-09-14

the Indian outbreaks IN the great north
west. and this identical coach was robbed
and attacked by Indians and rescued -
some OF Buffalo Biu's men. The exhis4-
ton illustrating the manner IN which tho
mail was carried previous 10 the building
OF railroads. called the pony expreas. was
entertaining Buffalo BIN when = young
man, himself was "a pony post rider. Ous
OF the best executed and realistic numbers
waA the battle of the B4ghorn. or Cuss~rs
last light. show az the Indian viTlaSa. war
dances. the discovery ~ the Indians Sy .
scout and the attack 5y the gallant sev-
enth United States cavalry and its ami
hna;ion by sitang Bulls Indians and tbs
subsequent discovery by Buffalo BIZ. rho
arrived with -efn1orcem%ufs but too lstA
The Cuban veterans llllHr-atiHR q cavHlry
charge against tho spanish was veTT good
and highly entertaining aa well The men
are genuine Cuban soldiers On isavs - ab-
ssnce. Cowboy fun. showing The boys q
the plains a. their sport y breaking buck-
Ing bronchos and t1ae ias-einr 10y th~ Mex
leans were all good The cavalry s1riflz ~
our own Sixth cavalry. the German eur
assiers and the Iran iaucsrs zero wy
artistic ard nn4ly exsc7ltcd. The buraio
hunt Introducing buGsio. ard Cssau.s
cody's shsrpahooanT. ard Johnny Baker.
tne American marx 5sFlan. Vzs equally ~
feresting.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1898-09-14
TOPICS OF THE TOWN

Mr.. Sam Wilson, a hotel man from
Caldwell, was here yesterday to take in
the Buffalo Bill show.
four months visit spent at Chandler, o.
T.. with Mr.. Bamberger.
Prof. C. H. Blume has completed hts en-
gagement at Hot Springs, S. D., and Will
return in the near future.
Miss Anna Dubbs, of Chicago Is visiting
in the city, the guest of Miss Agnes
Blakeley, East Central avenue.
Mr.. Mike Kelly, of Newton. was in the
city yesterday calling on friends and TAX
ing in th. Buffalo Bill aggregation.
The students of all schools can secure
season ecirets with reserved seats at
room I, Biting block. this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Garvey left yester-
day for Mexico. They will visit the City
Of Mexico. Las Vegas. Albuquerque and
other places.
Mr.. Jesse Hull Of Lansing. Mich, who is
spending few days in town, is an organ
list Of no mean ability. BY invitation Of
Prof. Sickner he played the organ for
evening service at the First NJ Z. church
last Sunday to the manifest delight Of the
audience. He may be sure Of warm wei
come whenever he is IN town.
G. w. Kanavel. of Sedgwick. OF the live
stock commission firm Of William ".
Paugt & Co.. Of this city. IS in attendance
on the federal court he being one Of the
grand jury. He called at the stock yards
yesterday on business and renewing old
acquaintauces. DR.. E. J. and Mr. A. 3.
Kanavel. Of Chicago. sons OF G. W. Kan
avel. are also here, all guests OF Mr..
pufrpp
The Wichita daily eagle., 1898-09-14

that the said first party shall fan TO fur
nlsh and put IN operation for the use OF
the said city the one hundred and dftY
(lS0) arc Lights before referred to by the
hrst day OF April. 1884 then 81 IS agreed
that the said first party is to forfeit and
pay 20 the said second party as iqutdated
damages. and not as penalty. the sum of
ten thousand dollars Cs1o o0o.oO) now on de-
post with the city treasurer OF the said
city OF Wichita
II IS further agreed that the ten thou
sand dollars (slO.o0o) Is 10 be treated as
liquidated damages n caSe Of breach Of
this contract for the reason that the act
ual damages sustained by the said city in
case Of breach of this contract cannot
be definitely or accurately estimated or
computed.
And it is further understood and agreed
that the first party will remove any lights
or relocate the same within the city Of
Wichita or which may be located under
this contract to any other location when
ordered by the said second party within a
reasonable time after such order Is made.
not exceeding two (2) weeks. providing
that the said second party shall pay one
half 90 Of tho actual expense necessary
for the manual labor to make such reulov-
al and extra supplies furnished
And it is further agreed and unders TODD
that as part of the consideration OF this
contract the sum Of ten thousand dollars
(sl0,oo0) has been deposited with the city
treasurer Of the said city of Wichita as a
guarantee that the said first party shall
begin to furnish lights herein contracted
for by the first day OF April. 1899, said sum
Of ten thousand dollars $4,000 20 be
treated as hereinbetore set forth as liquid
ated damages and not as a penalty and
further conditioned 90 pay the second
party all dana ges. penalties and forfeit
ures that may arise under this contract in
case Of the first party's failure to perform
its part of the same by April l. 1899.
And 1t is further understood and agreed
that the five years hereinbefore mention
ed during which time this contract is TO
continue shall commence on the first day
of April, 1899. and expire on the first day
OF April. 1904 and further provides that
the first party is not TO receive any COM
pensation for any lights until they ere
furnished and in actual service.
In witness whereof. the said parties
hereto have caused this contract to be ex-
ecuted in trtpncate this 18th day Of Sep
tember. 1898.
Mr. Mclean moved that the city clerk
and deputy city clerk be authorized to sign
the contract, which carried. It will be
done today.
Mr. Reese moved that the order requqtr-
ing the street car cornpany to remove their
poles. tracks and cars from the streets of
Wichita be resclnded. Carried.
The council then adjourned
The Wichita daily eagle., 1898-09-14
INTENSE SUFFERING
From Dyspepsia and Stomach
Trouble.
Instantly Relieved and Permanently
cured by Stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets.
A New Discovery. But Not a Patent
Medicine

Or RedHsIl relates an interesting ac-
rount of wFat he considers a remarkable
cure or acute stomach trouble and chronic
dyspepsia by the use Of the new discoy-
cry. Siuart'S Dyspepsia Tablets.
he says; The patient was a man who
had suffered TO my knowledge for Years
with dyspepsia. Everything he ate
seemed 10 sour and create acid and
gases in the stomach: ue had pains
like rheumatism in the back. sboDI-
der blades and limbs. fulness and
distress after eating. poor appetite and
loss of flesh; the heart became affected.
causing paipitation and sleeplessness at
night.
save him powerful nerve tonics and
blood remedies, but TO no purpose. As an
experiment l finally bought a fctv cent
package Of Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets at
q drug store and gave them 70 ain. Al
most immediate relief was given and after
ne oad used four boxes he was 10 all
appearances fully cured
Ihefe was no more acidity or sour
"atery risings. no bloating after meals
the appetite was vigorous and be mas
gained between 10 and = pounds in weighs
Of solid, healthy flesh.
although Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are
advertised and sold in drug stores Vet I
consider them a most valuable addition II
any physicians line OF remedies. as they
are perfectly Harmless and can be given
10 children or invalids or in any consi-
uon OF the stomach with perfect safetv
oe-hs harmless and containing nothing
Out vegetable and fruit essences. pllrs
pepsin and Golden Seal.
Without any question they are the
safest most effective cure for irsiess-f,-
oihousness. constipation and all deranga-
menis Of the stomach however slight Or
severe.
stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets are made nv
me stuart Co. Of Marshall. Mich. and sols
oy druggists everywhere at nifty cents per
package
Little book on stomach diseases mailed
Eee' address stus1, Co., Marshall. Micb
The Wichita daily eagle., 1898-09-14
COMING LOCAL EVENTS

The Emporia Avenue Baptist church win
give free entertainment followed by a
box supper this evening at the church.
The Ladies Aid society of the First
Presby church will meet this after
noon at O'Clock in the church parlors
Mrs. Harry McClung. Secretary pro tenn.
The Woman's Mission Circle of the First
Baptist church will meet this afternoon at
o'clock with Mrs. Shearman to arrange
for the lecture. Important for members to
be present. Mrs. Fannia Hobbs President
The Wichita daily eagle., 1898-09-14
FLORIDA.
A Superior Through Sleeping Car
Line Between st. Louis
and Jacksonville.

Commencing Decem Der 10Th the Louis
VILE Air Line has ests blished the great
ThIouga Sleeping Car Route to Fioriia
Through slteplng cars arranged 10 laaVs
81 Louis 8 IL p. m. daily. passlnx LOUIS
vile 100 a. N, Lexir gton I0.55 IN
reaching Chattanooga 5.b5 ,. m Atlanta
40 .. N. and Jacksonville $40 a m (se1-
ora morning). Stop-overs allowed Thl,
route is through large cities and Interesting q
country, and, wh.Ie a new through slesplnT
car route is over most superior and we,i
are fast ana most convenient
This line also affords passengers for
Florida trip via AshcV.le. y. c. the great
est American aN-year-around resort
Correspondence solicited and information
promptly furnished X. A. Campbell.
Genl Passenger Agent. S. Louis. No
This Is also the best line 20 points In Ken
lucky, Tennessee. Georgia and North and
South Carolina