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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-09-25
SIX REASONS
why WOMEN
SHOULD INSURE.

LIST. Because in no other way
can women save money REGU-
LARRY, as premiums must be paid
when due.
End. Because women are look
ing for PROTECTION and IN
VESTMEMT. and can find both i'm
LIFE INSURANCE.
3rd. Because if insured, women
need not WORRY about the FLU
TURE, and without worry life takes
on added pleasure.
18th. Because Life Insurance is
a SENSIBLE, PRACTICAL
METHOD of laying aside some
thing for the inevitable rainy day.
5th Because if women need to
BORROW money on their policies
Life Insurance Companies stand
READY and WILLING TO AC-
COMMODATE them.
9Th. Because now they are
EARNING money; later on young
er women will crowd them to the
rear and their earning capacity be
thereby LESSENED.
l. C. G0LBURNE,
Agent, Barton, Vt.
Nelson Block, Up Stairs.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-09-25

An elephant is possessed of such a
delicate sense of smell that it can
scent human being at distance of
1000 yards.
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CASTORIA

Bears the signature of CHAs. H. FLETCHER.
In use for more than thirty years, and
The Kind You Haze AzzOays Bought.
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VILLAGE FARM FOR SALE

Situated in Bloomington Village, contain
ing about twenty-five acres of land. suitably
divided for tillage and pasture; also about
five acres of woodland situated about one
mile easterly of said village. Buildings very
good. with running water in the yard. AL
together very desirable village residence.
The property is part of the estate of the
late F. II. Conner and must be sold to close
the estate.
36tf A. ID. MATHEWS. Admir-,
Barton Landing, VT.
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Notice.

will be at East Albany on the 4th and
South Albany the 5th day OF October until
O'Clock, p. m, each day, to receive taxes.
The 80 day limit expires Octo Der 10th.
NJ. b. CHAFEY,
Town Treas.
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Lost or Stray0d.

One yearling heifer, light colored arsey,
with one ear split. Strayed from w. w.
Fosters pasture, Irasburg. If found, please
notify w. w. Foster, Barton Landing 1899
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-09-25
or Sale.

Forty extra good cows; Twenty choice
yearling heifers; One pair work horses, good
workers and make excellent farm team;
One yearling colt; Ten good sheep. The
above stock will be sold cheap for cash or
bankable paper. The stock can all be seen at
my farm. S. E. WINSLOW,
1888 Barton, VT.
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COLOMBIA.

The claim growing out OF the seizure
OF the American-owned newspaper. the
Panama Star and Herald. by the author
tiles OF Colombia, has been settled. after
a controversy of several years. by an
agreement assessing at $4,000 the indem-
nifty TO be paid by the Colombian Gov
ernment. in three installments OF $4,000
each. The goodwill OF Colombia toward
our country has been testified anew by
the cordial extension OF facilities TO the
Nicaraguan Canal Commission in their
approaching investigation OF the Pan
anna Canal and other projected routes
across the Isthmus OF Darien. Toward
the end Of October an insurrectionary
disturbance developed I'm the Colombian
republic. This movement has thus far
not attained any decisive result and Is
still In progress.
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BOLIVIA.

Early in the year the peace Of Bolivia
was disturbed by a successful insurrec-
tion. The United States Minister remain
ed at his post, attending the American
interests in that quarter and using be-
sides his good Offices for the protection Or
the interests Of the British subjects. in
the absence OF their national representa-
tive. On the establishment OF the new
government our Minister was directed to
enter into relations Herewith. General
Pando was elected President OF Bolivia
on October q.
Our representative has been instructed
10 use all permissible friendly endeavors
20 induce the Government OF Bolivia 10
amend its marriage laws so as 20 give
legal status TO the nOn-CathOlic and civil
marriages OF aliens within its turisdic-
tion and strong hopes are entertained
that the Bolivian law In this regard will
be brought. as was that Of Peru some
years ago. into harmony with the general
practice OF modern States.
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States Is much 10 be desired. II is 10
be hoped that such uniformity founded in
wise and just discrimination between
what is injurious and what is useful and
necessary in business operations may
be obtained and that means may be
found for the Congress within the limita-
tions of it's constitutional power so 10
supplement an effective code Of State leg
islation as TO make a complete system of
law throughout the United States 20 COM
pei a general observance of the salu-
tary rules to which / have referred.
The whole question is so important and
far-reaching that I am sure no part OF
II will be lightly considered. but every
phase OF II will have the studied deliber-
alton of Congress, resulting in wise and
judicious action.
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chant vessels essential for those opera
tons.
The other great nations have not hesi-
tated TO adopt the required means to de-
velop their shipping as a factor in ma
tional defense and as one of the surest
and speediest means of obtaining for
their producers a share in foreign mar
kets. Like vigilance and effort on our
part cannot fail 70 improve our situation.
which is regarded with humiliation at
home and with surprise abroad. Even
the seeming sacrifices. which at the be-
ginning may be involved, will be offset
later by more than equivalent gains.
The expense is as nothing compared to
the advantage to be achieved. The re-
establishment of our merchant marine
involves in a large measure our contin-
ued industrial progress and the exten-
sion of our commercial triumphs. l am
satisfied the judgment of the country fa-
vors the policy Of aid TO our merchant
marine. which will broaden our COM
merce and markets and upbuild our sea-
carrying capacity for the products of ag-
riculture and manufacture. and which.
with the increase of our. navy, mean
more work and wages 10 our country
men, as well as a safeguard TO American
interests in every part of the world.
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TRUSTS.
Question Is Important and Far Reach
ing, and Wise and Judiclous
Action Must Be Taken.
lAoAo%oAo@ 0 @ 90 Q %o@oAo%od

Combinations of capital organized into
trusts TO control the conditions of trade
among our citizens, to stife competition,
limit production and determine the prices
of products used and consumed by the
people,, are justly provoking public dis
cussion and should early claim the atten-
ton of the Congress.
The industrial commission, created by
the act of Congress of June is. 1898,
has been engaged in extended hearings
upon the disputed questions involved in
the subject of combination in restraint of
trade and competition. They have not
yet completed their investigation of this
subject and the conclusions and recon-
mendations at which they may arrive are
undetermined.
The subject is one giving rise to many
divergent views as to the nature and va
riety or cause and extent OF the injuries
to the public, which may arise from large
combinations concentrating more or less
numerous enterprises and establishments.
which previously to the formation OF the
combination were carried on separately.
II is universally conceded that combin-
ations which engross or control the mar
ket of any particular kind of merchan-
disc or commodity necessary to the gem
eral community by suppressing natural
and ordinary competition, whereby prices
are unduly enhanced to the general con-
sumer, are obnoxious not only to the
common law, but also as to the public
welfare There must be a remedy for the
evils involved In such organizations. If
the present law can be extended more
certainly TO control or check these mon
opolies or trusts. 1t should be done with
out delay Whatever power Congress
possesses over this most important sub
ject should be promptly ascertained and
asserted.
President Harrison. in his annual mes
sage of December 8, 1889, says:
Earnest attention should be given by
Congress to a consideration Of the ques-
ton how far the restraint of those COM
binations of capital commonly called
Trusts is matter of Federal jurisdic-
ton. When organized. as they often are
to crush out all healthy competition and
to monopolize the production or sale OF
an article of commerce and general ne
cessity they are dangerous conspiracies
against the public good and they should
be made the subject of prohibitory and
even penal legislation"
An act to protect trade and commerce
against unlawful restraints and monopo.
lies was passed by Congress on the sec
ond of July. 1890. The provisions of this
statute are comprehensive and stringent
It declares every contract or combination
in the form OF a. trust or otherwise on
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the present as the most fitrinS time 20
make adequate provision TO insure the
continuance of the gold standard and OF
public confidence in the ability and pur-
pose of the Government TO meet all Its
obligations in the money which the civil
lied world recognizes as the best. The
financial transactions of the Government
are conducted upon a gold basis We re-
ceive sold when we sell United States
bonds and use gold for their payment.
We are maintaining the parity of all the
money issued or coined by authority OF
the Government We are doing these
things with the means at hand. Happily.
AT the present time. we are not compelled
to resort TO loans TO supply gold. II has
been done in the past, however, and may
have to be done i'm the future. II be-
hooves us therefore to provide at once
the best means to meet the emergency
when il arises, and the best means are
those which are the most certain and
economical. Those now authorized have
the virtue neither of directness nor econ
omy We have already eliminated one
of the causes of our financial plight and
embarrassment during the years 1888.
1894. 1885 and 1896. Our receipts now
equal our expenditures; deficient reven-
ues no longer create alarm. Let us re-
move the only remaining cause by con-
ferring the full and necessary power on
the Secretary of the Treasury. and i'm
pose upon him the duty to uphold the
present gold standard and preserve the
coins of the two metals on a parity with
each other, which is the repeatedly de-
clared policy of the United States.
In this connection I repeat my former
recommendations, that a portion of the
gold holdings shall be placed in a trust
fund from which greenbacks shall he re-
deemed upon presentation, but when once
redeemed shall not thereafter be paid
out except for gold
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SAN DOMINGO.

The neighboring island. Republic Of
Santo Domingo. has lately been tho
scene OF a revolution, following a long
period OF tranquility. II began with the
killing OF President Heureaux in July
last, and eliminated i'm the relinquish-
ment by the succeeding Vice President OF
the reins Of government 10 the insur-
gents. The first act OF the Provisional
Government was the calling Of a Presi-
Dental and constituent election. Juan
Isidro Jiminez. having been elected
President, was inaugurated on the 18th
OF November. Relations have been en-
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Many Topics Of Interest to the
Nation Treated oDd Numerous
Recommendations Made by Nc
KiDley in His Message to tbe
Fifty-Sixth Congress.
BRIEF VIEWS OF IMPORTANT QUESTIONS.

/EHE President says: The Philippine Islands by
aeyy title of d7v and equity If desert them fling
them golden apple of discord among the rival PoCers,
of ic 70Od permit another to seize them mquestiOHed
The pledge contained the joint resolution adopted BY
Congress by vic the United States dscaied any disposition
intention TO exercise Sovereignty jurisdiction control
Cuba except for bafcdtiOH thereof and asserted its determine
ton 7ohen that accomplished dve the goyemeHt and
control of the island people, of the highest honorable CD
legation, and must be sacredly kept.
Confer full and necessary porr apoH the Secretary of the
Treasury uphold the present gold standard and Presee the
coins of the metals parity t each other 5cch is the
declared policy of the United States
Whatever P07ver Congress possesses this imbor-
ant subject he trusts should be promptly ascetained and
serted
The judgment of the country fd5ors the policy of aid
merchant marine 7Vch U broaden and markets
The fundamental requirement for the people of pos
education Care be exercised that changes be not
made too abruptly and that the racial becnare of tie inEG5
itanS shall be g0en due g0eight.
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90 the Senate and House OF Repre-
Eentatives. AT the threshold Of
your deliberations you are called
10 mourn with your countrymen
the death OF Vice President Ho-
bart. who passed from this life
on the morning Of November p last His
great soul now rests in eternal peace
His private life was pure and elevated,
while his public career was ever distin-
Vuis' ed by large capacity, stainless in
tegrity and exalted motives. lie has been
removed from the high Office which he
honored and dignifed. but his lofty char
Rcter his devotion 10 duty. his honesty
~ purpose and noble virtues remain with
Us as a priceless legacy and example.
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PROSPERITY REIGNS
Large Increase Of Our Foreign CON-
mercs-Year's Combined Exports and
Imports Largest in Cur History.
D. eo@o@oSo& o % @o@o@o1oec

The Fifty-sixth Congress convenes in
rs FIRST regular session with the country
lu a condition Of unusual prosperity. Of
universal goodwill among the people a.
home. and its relations Of peace and
friendship with every government Of the
world Our foreign commerce has shown
great increase Ia volume and value. The
combined imports and exports for the
,ear are The largest ever shown by a
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IhuS Declares the President, Who
Also Says 1t Does Not Seem
Desirable That He SHOULD Recon-
mend at This Time q Specific
Form of GoVerpmeDt.
HERE IS THE MESSAGE AT A GLANCE.

DHILIPPINES-No independence promised PrOtertOrate
cannot be considered Future of the islands lit the hands e
Congress.
CUBA-Or pledge must be kept Free Cuba must be reality
TRUSTS-4re obnoxious the lac and the public aue
fare
MERCHANT M4RNE-Shond be dcselobed aid strength
eled.
CURRENCY-Ubbod the gold standard Protect the gold
sove Pro5ide the Secretary of the Treasury acih
poaer.
NAVY-Iake liberal appropriations for its maintenance and
bro5eBet.
NICARAGUA C4NAL-4 necessity and there should be
early action
PACIFIC CABLE-Tukc measures that ,oiH lead 10 its cstob-
hsluent
SAJIOA-SGactoyy arrangement concluded 7yith Germany
and Great Britain.
HAW4H-Go5omuen should be fully defined and byosdcd for
4LASK4-GrO5yth of Territory makes necessary
PORTO RICO-Tme ripe for temporary form of Ge5e1uncnt
4LASK4N ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS progress for a
settlement
TRANSVA.4L W4R-NeutrGity maintained. NE haze re-
aaied faithful byeceP of aooidng tangling alliances
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MERCHANT MARINE
Our Maritime Strength Should Be Conn
mensurate With the Counirys
Industrial Achievements.
o 90 o %o~o~o@o~S

The value of an American merchant
marine TO the extension Of our CONNER
cial trade and the strengthening of our
power upon the sea invites the imme-
diate action of Congress. Our national
development Will be one-sided and unsat-
isfactory so long as the remarkable
growth of our inland industries remains
unaccompanied by progress on the seas.
There IS no lack Of constitutional author
ity for legislation which shall give to the
country maritime strength commensur-
ate with fits industrial achievements and
with its rank among the nations of the
earth.
The past year has recorded exceptional
activity In our shipyards and the prom
ises OF continual prosperitv in shin
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Ayres served as UNI
pire.
Progress has been
made toward the con-
clusion of a convention
of extradition with the
Arge ntine Republic:
Having been advised
and consented to by the
United States Senate
and ratified by Argen-
tina. II only awaits the
adjustment of some
slight changes In the
text before exchange.
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The authority should include the power TO
authority should include the power 20
sell bonds on long and short time, as
conditions may require, and should pro-
vide for a rate of interest lower than
that fixed by the act Of January Il, 1875.
While there is now no commercial fright
which withdraws gold from the Govern
ment. but on the contrary. such wide
spread confidence that gold seeks the
treasury demanding paper money in ex-
change. yet the very situation points TO
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o4o@o@o4o@ o@o4o@o@oeS
pFOREIGN RELATIONS
Presentation Of an Exhaustive Review {
Of the Situation, With Various Ap-
,proprlate Recommendations.
,4o4o4o~o~ o ~oao@oAoAo

A review OF our relations with foreign
States is presented with such recommen-
dations as are deemed appropriate.
The long pending boundary dispute be-
tween the Argentine Republic and Chile
was settled in March last by the award
of an arbitration commission, on which
the United States Minister at Buenos
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DENMARK.

Discussion Of the questions raised by
the action OF Denmark in imposing re-
strictions on the importation Of American
meat has continued with substantial re-
suit in our favor
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with a capital or 20, 600.
/ urgently recommend
that 10 support the ex-
listing gold standard
and to maintain 1.-The
parity in value OF the
coins OF the two metals
gold and silver and
the equal power Of ev-
cry dollar at all times
in the market and in
the payment OF debts"
the Secretary OF the
Treasury be given ad-
ditional power and
charged with the duty
TO sell United States
bonds and TO employ
such other effective
means as may be nee
eSsary 70 these ends.
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valuable carrying trade of the world
Last year American vessels TRANSPORTED
smaller share of our exports and i'm
ports than during any former year in all
our history. and the measure of our de-
pendence upon foreign shipping was
painfully manifested to our people
Without any choice OF our own. but from
necessity. the departments of the Gov
ernment charged with military and naval
operations In the East and West Indies,
had TO obtain from foreign flags mer-
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with respect 70 cash on hand. and the
favorable showing made by the revenues
have made IL possible for the Secretary
Of the Treasury to take action under the
provisions Of section 3sss, Revised Stat
utes, relating 10 the sinking fund Re
ceipts exceeded expenditures for the first
five months Of the current fiscal year by
l3,ii35ss 81, and. as mentioned above. the
Secretary OF the Treasury estimates that
there Will be a surplus Of approximately
100000 at The end OF the year
Under such conditions II was deemed ad-
visable and proper 10 resume compliance
with the provisions Of the sinking fund
law, which for eight years has not been
done because Of deficiencies in the rev.
enues. The Treasury Department. there
fore. offered TO purchase during Novem-
Der 600 Of the 5 per cent loan of
1904. or the per cent funded loan Of 1907.
al the current market price. The amount
offered and purchased during November
was SIS .600. The premium paid by the
Government on such purchases was
$2.263,52l and the net saving in interest
was about S2.SS5.O00. The success Of this
operation was sufficient to induce the
Government TO continue the offer TO pur-
chase bonds 10 and including the 23d dav
Of December. instant. unless the remain
der Of the SIS. 100000 called for should be
presented in the meantime for redeup-
tion.
Increased activity in industry with its
welcome attendant larger employment
for labor at higher wages-gives to the
body Of the people larger power to ah-
SOrb the circulating medium, II fs f,,r
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have been cordially re-
ceived. The voyage Of
the Wilmington up tho
Amazon River gave rise
10 a passing misunder-
standing. owing 10 con-
fusion In obtaining per-
mission 10 visit the in
terror and make sur
veys In the general in
terest OF navigation. but
the incident found a
ready adjustment In
harmony with the close
relations OF amity
which this Government
has always sedulously
sought 20 cultivate with
the commonwealths Of
the Western Continent.
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eminent has from the outset urgently
advocated. The amended general act will
he laid before the Senate, with a view to
its advice and consent
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BRAZIL.

A convention Of extradition with Bra
I'll, signed May IA. 1897. has been ratified
by the Brazilian Legislature.
During the past summer two national
ships OF the United States have visited
Brazilian ports on friendly mission and
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In my last annual
message I adverted 10
the claim of the Hungarian
Government for indemnity for the kill
ing of certain Austrian and Hungarian
subjects by the authorities OF the State
of Pennsylvania at Lattiner. while sup
pressing an unlawful tumult OF miners.
September 10. 1897. In view of the YER
dict of acquittal rendered by the court
before which the Sheriff and his deputies
were tried for murder and following the
established doctrine that the Govern
ment may not be held accountable Tor
injuries suffered by individuals at the
hands of the public authorities while act
ing in the line OF duty in suppressing dis
turbance of the public peace. this Gov
ernment. after due consideration OF the
claim advanced by the
Austro- Hungarian Gov
ernment. was constrain-
ed TO decline liability 10
~ "A indemnify the sufferers.