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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-11-12
roo OLD TO BE LOVED.

Too old to be loved! Oh, the signs that attend
The life of the man who in passing friend
Secs sinister smile that in covert grimace
Says Look at that wrinkled and weatherworn
facet
He feels that the earth has welcome room
Except in the churchyarl place for his tomb;
All RE flowers of "; i lAay divert for awhile,
Bul too soon a., soon, fades her glorious
smile.
Too Did to lie owed, but passionate pang
Told the tale al too truly that instantly sprang
With the anguish of death, with the wall of de-
spair,
In my mind, and my heart found sepulcher
there
They smile as they pass me, "Too old to be
loved!'
When has ever my heart inconsistency proved?
When have ever my sentiments caused me to seem
Too old to be loved? So my silver hairs dream.
Too old to be loved! Not while time shall
tend
'Gainst the events that harass the trust of
friend
Ny face may be marked by the burrows of age
And my eyes growing dim gazing long on ife's
page,
But yet while the imprint which fortunes my
brow
fingers heavily cannot allow
That for love I'm too old, and though boyhood
has fed,
l shall not believe that all friendship is dead
John Riley Thacker in Galveston News.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-11-12

Japan, which has surprised the
Western world by its progress in
modern material civilization, is not
behind in some of the branches of
science which are cultivated rather
for themselves than for their utility
in every day affairs. In astronomy,
for instance, the Japanese are trying
to keep abreast with their Europea
and American competitors, and it is
announced that two of the three most
recently discovered asteroids were
found by Mr.. Hirayama of the obser-
vatory of Tokyo, using the distinctive
ly modern method of photography
which has displaced eye observation
in the search for such family lumi-
nous objects.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-11-12

In the November number of the
North American ReUiea0, Captain A. T.
Mahan has an article on the effects
of Asiatic Conditions upon Interna-
tional Policies,' - in which he discusses,
with characteristic mastery of the
principles involved, the changes in
the relations of the different powers
to one another and to the world at
large which may result from recent
events and developments in Asia.
Captain Mahan pays special attention
to the question: How can the United
States in the new situation, secure
the consideration due them in the
councils of the nations and provide
for exercising in adequate degree
their moral and commercial influence
upon the Orient? To do so in Captain
Mahan's judgement, our country must
so increase the navy as to enable US
to be in effective force on the Pacific,
and also-the Isthmian canal being
completed-in the Caribbean Sea.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-11-12

The Duke of Abruzzi, not content
with life of luxury and idleness, has
been theoretically exploring the far
north on the Stella Pollare, vessel
which he himself equipped. Her safe
return is now reported from Norway,
and it is learned that the DUKES ex
petition penetrated through Nightin-
gale Sound and the British Canal,
reaching as far north as eighty two
degrees four minutes, that it endured
great privations, made many valuable
discoveries, and observations, and
will contribute much to the lore of
Arctic nvestigations.-Er.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-11-12

Following in the footsteps of the
Pennsylvania railroad the Lake Shore
railroad is now considering plans for
pensioning its old employees. Prelim-
mary steps have been taken towards
establishing a pension system. Ac-
cording to the plans proposed no per-
son can be eligible to pension until
he has reached the age of IS years or
has been in the service of the COM
pany 80 years. The Lake Shore com
pany propose to contribute $50, Zoo as
the nucleus of the fund and to swell
hat amount to the required proper
tions by making a one per cent assess
ment on the monthly wages of the
employees. 1t is the purpose of the
company to have the pension system
extended over the Lake Erie and
Western and the Pittsburg and Lake
Erie.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-11-12
Th0uUhtI0aaness.

Thoughtlessness is at a discount in
this practical, workaday world. An
employer once asked a clerk why he
failed to take advantage of an oppor-
tunity to make a good sale. II didn't
think, sir" was the reply. THAT is no
excuse" very justly rejoined the mer-
chant. 'fYou are paid to thinkw Per-
haps half the failures to achieve sue
cess in life come of thoughtlessness.
Brains were created not for ornament,
but for use. The man who thinks wins
the race.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-11-12
One of the Berlin reviews publishes

Ou6 OF CH6 D6TlIH T6V I6WS PUUIISH65
a calculation on the number of letters
distributed annually throughout the
world. It gives the total as twelve
thousand millions. OF these, it says
eight thousand millions are in English,
twelve hundred millions in French,
two hundred and twenty millions in
Italian, one hundred and twenty mill
lions in Spanish, one hundred millions
in Dutch, eighty millions in Russian,
and twenty four millions in Portu-
guese. The Anglo Saxon is for the
present very well in front.-HousehoLd :.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-11-12

A good story is told of northerner
In Atlanta who was a prescription
clerk in drug store and who occasion
ally helped out at the cigar counter.
He had only been in the store a few
weeks when one day quiet, unassum-
ng man cana in and asked for cigar.
He chatted pleasantly with the young
man while he was lighting his weed
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-11-12
A VILLAGE BLACKSMITH SAVED HIS
LITTLE SONS LUBE.

II LIE SUN . LIT u
Mr.. 81. H. Black, the well-known village
blacksmith at GIahamsville, Sullivan Co.. N.
Y, says: "Our little son, FIVE years old, has
always been subject to Group, and so bad have
the attacks been that we have feared many
times that he would die. We have had the
doctor and used many medicines, but Cham
berlain's Cough Kennedy is now our sole re-
lance. 1t seems to dissolve the tough mucus
and by giving frequent doses when the croupy
symptoms appear we have found that the
dreaded Group is cured before it gets settled"
There is no danger in giving this remedy for
it contains no opium other injurious drug
and may be given as confidently to a babe as
Druggist.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-11-12
MILLIONS GIVEN AWAY.

1t is certainly gratifying to the public to
know of one concern which is not afraid to be
generous. The proprietors of DR.. King
New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds, have given away over ten million trial
bottles and have the satisfaction of knowing
it has cured thousanGamk hopeless cases.
Asthma, Bronchitis, La pc and all Throat,
Chest and Lung diseases are surely cured by
it. Call on n. @. Pierce, Druggist, and get a
free trial bottle. Regular size soc and 800.
Every bottle guaranteed.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-11-12
SPREAD LIKE WILDFIRE.

When things 1.-The best they become
1.-The best selling" Abraham Hare, a leading
druggist, of Belleville, o., writes: Electric
Bitters are the best selling bitters 1 have
handled in 20 years. You know why? Most
diseases begin in disorders of stomach, liver,
kidneys, bowels, blood and nerves. Electric
Bitters tones up the stomach, regulates liver.
kidneys and bowels, purifes the blood,
strengthens the nerves, hence cures multi
tudes of maladies. 1t builds up the entire
system. Puts NEW life and vigor into any
weak, sickly, run down man or woman. Price,
so cents. Sold by 81. c. Pierce, Druggist.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-11-12

Many people worry because they believe
they have heart disease. The chances
that their hearts are all right but their stom-
achs are unable to digest food. KoGol Dys-
pepsia Cure digests what you eat and prevents
the formation of gas which makes the stomach
press against the heart. 1t will cure every
form of indigestion. H. &. Pierce, r. E.
French, Fl. S. Webster, G. W. Russell.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-11-12

You can't afford TO risk your life by allow
ing cough or cold to develop into pneu-
monia or consumption. one Minute Cough
Cure will cure throat and lung troubles quick
er than any other preparation known, Many
doctors use il as specific for grippe. IL ia
an infallible remedy for Group. Children like
il and mothers endorse il. II. &. Pierce, II D..
French, II. s. Webster, q. w. Russell.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-11-12
TT m & T a g L Z
b ~ n h. H.-COnn. ~ PASS. Div.
WINTER AR RANGEMENF
In effect October. 8, 1900.
Trains Leave

In effect October. g, 1900.
Trains Leave
NEWPORT -NoRTH-5:SO* a m; 800 p m;
500 y m;-SoUTH-7:0U* a m; 1857 p M;
4.O0* > N; 11:25* p ~; l1.35t M
COvEN rRY-NoRrH-i2:24* p m. s:l0* p
SoUTH-7:I0+ a IN; 4:1O* p III.
BARTON LANDING - NORTH -4:45t NJ;
E7:ao. "a m; 4:22s > m; ll:54t
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS M; 4:3lt am; 12:oSf
p m; 5:o3+ p IN; 5:4sa m;-o S.97l
SOUTH ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 5:37+
SoUTH-7:4S* a IN; 1885 . M
SUTTON-NoRTH-11:37* m; 5:2O* p M SOUTH
-S:05t m; 5:o6* M
WEST BURKE-NoRTH-4:O1t m; II :3o* ann
B4:34* m; 5:12' m; SoUTH-l2:S6T M
S:13t m; 5:13* p m:
LYNDoNvILLE- NoRTH-s:25t M: 8:45t
m; HIPS m; 4:20* p m; 4:55* M
SoUTH-12:35t m; 12:53t m; 8:35t a m;
IL sos a M; 2:O3* p IN; $685. nj;
ST. JOHNSBURY-NoRTH a M; 3:22t
pm-SoUrH-12:53 t d M 1:15t M; 5000 a
m; 12:1O* p m; 2:22* m; 5:55+ p N;
Stops only for passengers to or from
connecting roads or divisions.
Stops only for passengers from Concord
or below.
Stops to leave passengers, or, when sig
nailed, to take passengers.
daily. %Daily, except Sunday
Daily, except Monday.
D.J. FLANDERS, G. p. & t. a.
ST. j. 81 l.. G.. IL. Il.
Passenger Trains Leave
HARDwICK- wEsT-9:Os m; SAL N;
EAsT-6:O2 m; 1925 m; 1925 p m.
EAST RDWICK-WEsT-S:59 a m: 5:32 p
m; EAsT-6:1S m; 1926 a m; 1885 IN.
GREENSBORO-WEsT- a m; SOB IN;
EAsT-6:42 a m; 1850 a m; 7:44 p m.
ST. Observation-Disclosures a m; 4:1o p m;
EAsT-2:30 p m; $40 m;
D.J. FLANDERS, G.. p. s. T. A.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-11-12
Washington, D, G.

Gemessee Pure Food Co., Leroy, ". Y:
Gentlemen:-Our family realize so much
from the use of GRAIN-O that 1 feel 1 must
say word to induce others to use it. If peo-
pie interested in their health and the
welfare of their children they will drink no
other beverage. have used them all, but
GRAIN-O have found superior to any, for
the reason that it is solid grain.
Yours for health, G. F. MYERS.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-11-12

Customer hear you give away a
dime novel with every bottle of that
great tonic of yours. Barber-Guess
that's a mistake, sir. It's so cheap
we couldn't offord to. Who told you
that? Customer-A friend of mine.
He said every bottle had hair raising
story printed on the label.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-11-12
Classified.

"She is clergyman's daughter, you
said, didn't you" inquired a young
man Of friend who had introduced
him.
eyes," was the reply. He's the rec
tor, his wife's the director, and she's
the misdirector."- Stories.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-11-12

The Wife, came very near not
marrying you, John. The Husband
Yes, know; but had no idea you
were on to the fact
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-03-06
An Ahsentminded Man.

A local railroad official is an extreme
ly absentminded man. He frequently
forgets to go to lunch, and it is usual
ly necessary to remind him that it is
time for dinner. His wife, knowing
his little pecuiiarities, is his other self
and looks carefully after his affairs
at home. She sees to it that he does
not go down town with one yellow and
one black shoe and keeps his cuffs
carefully separated. The strange thing
about it is that he never under any
circumstances forgets a business af-
fair of any sort or confuses identities
or anything of that kind in connection
with the railroad, but he will return
his sister-in-law's bow with a distant
stare or an abSentminded touch of the
hat.
One day last summer he ran up to
| the lakes to spend a few hours with
his wife and family. She had arrang-
ed for a game of golf, of which he is
afternoon playing foursome, winning
with his partner against his wife and
another man. That night he got on the
train at the little station, his wife and
the children having gone down with
| him. He bade them a fond farewell
and then, after he had settled his ef-
fects in the sleeper, wrote a telegram,
| which he addressed to his wife at St
Louis, to this effect: "Will be home
$50 Friday. Won golf game today
st. Louis Globe-Democrat.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-03-06
HIS Idea of the English. .

The following illustrates Louis
Philippe's idea of England and the
English. He one day asked Hugo if he
had ever been in England, and on re-
ceiving a negative reply continued:
"Well, when you do go-for you will
go-you will see how strange it is. 1t
resembles France in nothing. Over
there are order, arrangement, SYM
metry, cleanliness, well moved lawns
and profound silence on the streets
The passersby are as serious and as
mute as specters. When, being French
and alive, you speak in the street, these
specters look back at you and murmur
with an ineXpressible mixture Of grav-
ity and disdain, French people! When
[ was in London, l was walking arm in
arm with my wife and sister.
1--WE We're conversing in a not too
loud tone of voice, for we are well bred
persons, you know, get all the passers-
by, bourgeois and men of the people,
turned to gaze at u.s. and we could hear
them growing behind us, French peo-
pie! French peoplev "-"Memoirs of
Victor Hugo"
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-03-06
A MODERN INSTANCE.

The wonderful advance made in the
science of farming during the last few
years is one of the best examples of
American progressiveness. A little in
cident recounted by the Ashtabula (O.)
Sentinel is characteristic:
One evening, short time ago, p So
ciety in Jefferson needed gallon of
cream. The committee called up by
telephone the proprietors of a milk
farm two miles north of town, and
asked if they could furnish it. The re-
ply was that they could as soon as milk
ing was done. In thirty minutes from
the time the call was made the cream
was delivered.
The milk had been drawn from the
cow, put into separator, the cream
extracted and sent to town by man on
bicycle. 49,
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-03-06
A NAVAL HERO.
The Late Commander Wood a
Hard Fighter.
Commanded the Petrol at Manila Bay
and Thundered Shot and Shell
Into the Spanish Fleet.

In the death of Commander E. P.
Wood, at his home in Washington, d.
c., after an illess of only six days, the
American navy has sustained the loss
of one of its bravest officers. OF the
gallant men who illustrated the tradi-
ditions of the navy in the far east dur
ing the recent war with Spain, not one
of them, save Admiral Dewey himself,
achieved greater distinction on the
score of individual prowess than Com
mander Wood, who commanded the
Petrol in the celebrated engagement
at Manila.
Commander Wood, was ordered to
command the Petrol December 16, 1896,
| and it was while in that command that
he earned the highest praise of Admi-
raj Dewey and his brother officers. The
Petrol is the tiniest of gunboats, and is
almost wholly without protection. The
Spanish ships that remained afloat had
sought shelter under the guns of the
forts at Cavite, and Dewey's ships could
not get at them. The little Petrol,
however, steamed boldly into the har-
Dor entrance, sunk the remaining Span
ish ships, and then paid her respects
to the Spanish forts in such fashion as
to silence them. The exploit was
remarkable exhibition of cool daring
and skill, and Woods brother officers
made no secret of their belief that his
feat was the most daring and success
full of any connected with the memora-
BILE naval battle.
The board of naval rewards recon-
mended that ''for his eminent and con-
spicuous conduct in battle" Commander
Wood should be advanced ten numbers
in his grade, and although this was q
higher measure of reward than was
bestowed upon any other captain, Con-
gress did not withhold it. Commander
Wood was detached from the Asiatic
station Dec. 81, 1898, and, coming home,
was, after a short leave of absence,
placed in charge of the Baltimore light
house district. Though his official
headquarters were in Baltimore, Com
mander Wood resided in Washington,
D. c., whittier he came every afternoon
on completing his days work.
Profound sorrow is felt not only in
naval circles but in every part of the
United States on account of the untime-
ly taking off of this brave officer, whose
lheroism is associated with one of the
brightest achievements in American
lannals.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-03-06
London In 17S4.

In 1884 NJ. La Combe published a
book entitled "a Picture of London"
in which, inter ALA, he says: 'The high
roads 80 or 40 miles round London are
filled with armed highwaymen and
footpads" This was then pretty true,
though the expression filled is some
what of an eXaggeration. The med
ical student of 40 or so years ago seems
to have been anticipated in 1874, for
NJ. La Combe tells us that "the brass
knockers of doors, which cost from II
shiIlings to 10 shillings, are stolen at
night if the maid forgets to unscrew
them"-a precaution which seems to
have gone out of fashion.
NJ. La Combe, in another part of his
book, eXclaims: 'How are you changed,
Londoners! Your women are become
bold, imperious and expensive. Bank
rupts and beggars, coiners, spies and
informers, robbers and picllpockets
abound The baker mixes alum in his
bread; the brewer puts opium and cop
per filing in his beer; the milkwoman
spoils her milk with snails."
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-03-06
The SAILOR MAN.

Sure terrible time I was out o the way,
Over the sea, sver the sea,
Fill come back TO Ireland sunny day,
Betther for me, betther for me!
The first time foot got the feel o the ground,
/ sthrollin along in an Irish city
That hasn't its aquil the world around
For the air that is sweet the girls that are
pritty.
Light on their feet now they passed me sped,
Give you word, give you me woFdi
Every girl had turn o. the head
Just like bird, just like bird!
An the lashes 60 thick round their beautiful eyes,
shinin to tell ye twas fair time O day WI
pack in me neart, wit a kind O. surprise,
think how the Irish girls has the way WI
Dch man alive but it's little ye know
That never was there, never was therel
Look where We like for them; long may ye go
What do / care? What do l care?
Plenty as blackberrios. where will ye find
Rare pritty girls, not by two nor by three o
them?
Only Just there where they grow, dye mind
Still like the backberries, more than ye see o
them.
Long, long away. an no matther how far,
IT'S the gir,s that miss. girls that | miss.
Women roun' We wherever ye are,
Not worth kiss, not worth kiss.
Over in Ireland many's the one
Well do | know that has nothin to say wi
them
Sweeter than anything under the
Och, but the Irish girls has the way wi them.
-Moira O'Neill in Blaczwood's.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-03-06

The lowest point of land between the
two oceans on the American continent
is the grand division in Nicaragua,
where the elevation is only 146 feet.
The lowest point of land on the Isthmus
of Panama, according to the report of
the canal commission, is Culebra,
which is 333 feet above tide water, and
is now the scene of active work by the
Panama Canal Company.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-03-06

An exchange gives the following,
copied from sampler, 200 years old,
worked by little girl in an English
home, and recently exhibited at a
charity fair:
A. B. C. d. E. f. G.
My Name is Nancy Ailestree.
II. [. j. K. L. & NJ.
I've Learned to Cross-Stitch Fell g. Hem
N. o. P. Q. r. S. T.
My Needle Wrought What Here you see
U. V. w. X. g. Y.
Aged Il am 1
X. & Y. & then Zed,
Remember me when | am Dead.
II, 2, 3 & 4 & 5
For this my Work may me Survive
| ., s, I, s, 8 & 10.
Lord Save g. Bless me. So Amen.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-03-06

A few days ago Kansas City man
who had proclaimed himself an infdel
for % years died and left curious will.
In it his fortune of $3.50, 900 with the
exception of $4,000 was given to relig-
ious and charitable organizations. No
explanation was made.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-22
MOVES OF THE CHIEFS.
What the Leaders of the Political
Fight Are Doing in the
- Campaign.
RoosEvELTs TALKWITH MKINLEY
Bryan Speaking in Nebraska-His To-
peka Speech Ready-Stevenson
Talks to Missourians.

Washington, Aug. 22.-Gov. Roose-
welt left for New York yesterday morn
ing on the 10 o'clock train. When
asked for information as TO his visit
the governor stated that he came espe-
cially TO see the president. desiring 10
talk over matters concerning the cam
paign and also regarding his itinerary.
The president and Governor RoOse-
Welt discussed various campaign poll
cies, together with the features of the
letters of acceptance which are soon
to be made public. 1t is the desire
OF Governor Roosevelt, as vice presi-
dental candidate, TO have his utter
ances during the coming western tour
thoroughly in accord with the views
of the presidential candidate, and he
also desires TO give expression 10 and
make features of the issues which the
president deems most important.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-22
NOT so BAD as 1T LOOKED.
Still the Blow at Sheboygan Was Destruc-
lively Sufficient.

ShebOygan, Wis, Aug. 22.-With the
fever of excitement abated and re-
count made the list of buildings de-
strOyed or partially wrecked by the
storm Monday gives not over half the
number originally stated, and the mon
ey loss is shown to have been greatly
exaggerated. The latest figuring gives
the number of buildings that suffered
at about seventy-Tive and the pecuniary
loss in the neighbOrhood of 100000.
The most remarkable feature of the
storm is that not life was lost.
The storm originated at Marinetta.
and from reports from the north it
seems to have followed the line of the
Northwestern railroad down as far as
Oshkosh. There it steered to the east
aud seemed to make for the lake.
While it did considerable damage all
along its track il was most severe here.
1t struck here and there for a distance
of Il mile and a half from where it
first struck the city to where 1t left,
where it passed out into the lake. The
width of the storm was about half
mile. 1t seems TO have spent its great
est force at some distance from the
ground. This accounts for the many
houses with partially demolished roofs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-22
NEWS FACTS IN OUTLINE.

A massive iron furnace is TO be
built at Rose Hill, Va, near Middles-
boro, KY.
Ten million dollars damage, il is
estimated. will be the result of the for
est fires now raging in Colorado and
Wyoming.
William Rider and Eugene Patter-
son were drowned in the lakeaat Chi
cago.
Charles Wilcox ? years old, was IA
tally scalded by the upsettipg OF pail
of boiling hot water at Chicago
In the United States and Canada
there are $50. 094 Odd Fellows and S37.-
395 Free Masons.
The car of Russia's wedding gift
to Queen Dragma of Seryia was
valued at 500. 900 francs
Earl Burnham, of Kansas City.
killed Mrs Anna Tyson and wounded
her husband IL q dispute about rent.
During a riot at a picnic at Doolit
tie Mills, Ind. fifty persons were in
jured,- six probably fatally.