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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-04-30
Resting the Muscles.

When man is tired, he stretches his
arms and legs and yawns. Birds and
animals, SO far as possible, follow his
example.
Birds spread their feathers and also
yawn, or cape. Fowls often do this.
Fish yawn; they open their mouths
slowly until they are round, the bones
of the head seem to loosen, and the
gills open.
Dogs are inveterate yawners and
stretchers, but seldom sneeze unless
they have a cold. Cats are always
stretching their bodies, legs and claws,
as every one knows who has a cat for
pet.
Horses stretch violently when and
after indulging in a roll, but not, as a
rule, on all tours.
A stag when stretching sticks out his
head, stretches his fore feet out and
hollows his back and neck as though
trying to creep under bar.
Most ruminant animals stretch when
they rise up after lying down. Deer
do it regularly; so do COWS. This fact
is so well known that if a COW, when
arising from lying down, does not
stretch herself it is sign she is i'll.
The reason for this is plain-the
stretch moves every muscle Of the
body, and if there be any injury any
where it hurts.-Pittsburg Dispatch.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-04-30
NOT GOOD FOR COWS.

Do not feed musty hay to dairy
cows, nor in fact any kind Of fodder
that is musty. Some believe that this
mustiness will not pass through into
the milk, and it may be so, but we are
supicious of the truth of the assertion.
1t is fact that there is a difference
in the flavor of butter made on June
grass and the butter made in winter
when the cows are fed on dry hay.
If this difference in feed makes any
difference in flavor, why may it not
make great deal of difference if the
feed be particularly bad. Mouldy feed
is bad thing to have around in any
case and should be thrown out. Using
it as cow-bedding is likely to make
the matter worse, for the whole stable
will be scented with it, and in the
morning when the milk is drawn it
will certainly be tainted, and this faint
will grow as the cream ripens. 1t Is
not advisable to use this for bedding
and depend on airing the barn enough
in the morning to get the smell out.
This would be seldom done at all, and
where done it would generally be
done in a very imperfect manner.
The presence of spoiled feed is very
often the cause of poor butter.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-04-30
Value OF COTTONSEED ON
THE FARM.

The Mississippi experiment stations
in Bulletin No. so gives details of ex-
periments in feeding cottonseed and
cottonseed meal variously compound
ed with other feedstuffs with the OBJ
ject of determining the of value cot
tonseed to the farmer. The following
results: CD A pound of cottonseed
has a greater value for feeding cat
tie than pound of corn; (2) pound
of cottonseed meal has a feeding
value about equal to two pounds of
corn; CD that at least 85 per cent. of
the fertilizing ingredients in the feeds
is excreted by the animals fed, and
may be recovered in the manure; (4)
that nearly half of the fertilizing in
gradients excreted is found in the
urine; 90 that both cottonseed and
cotton meal may constitute a very
important part of the grain feed for
cattle without injury to their health;
co that cottonseed and cottonseed
meal, when fed to dairy COWS in prop
er quantity and properly combined
with other feeds, do not injure the
quality of either milk or butter.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-04-30
OUR FARMERS.
DAMPNEss IN THE hen HOUSE.

If you must have a cold hen house,
have 1t, but never have damp one.
In other words, a damp house is a
hundred times worse than a cold
house. 1t is the damp house that
always has ailing inmates. Colds and
roup make sad havoc there. In short,
there never has been and there never
will be damp henhouse in which
the bird will be at all satisfactory.
Sick, moping fowls never are able
to do anything in the way of filling
the egg basket So, my friend, ifyour
hen coop is not situated upon a dry
site, at your earliest opportunity pro-
coed to rectify the error. Dig out the
dirt from the bottom, say, foot or
two in depth, then fill in with rocks,
large ones first, then smaller and
smaller ones, cover top with few
inches of gravel, and then you will
have dry house, providing any out
side water has good chance to drain
away.
Frequent use of dry coal ashes will
serve to absorb any moisture ACQUIRING
from the droppings of the birds, the
coal ashes also serving to fix ammonia
and therefore keep the air of the
house pure and wholesome.
Too often we find the coop or run
where the little chickens are penned,
from one cause Or another, sadly
damp. This will not do. Chicks, even
more than hens, require dry quarters
And even ducklings and goslings in
their first tender days are peculiarly
susceptible to dampness.
We as poultry keepers, must keep
dampness at bay, or we shall fail of
success in poultry culture.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-04-30
He Would KnnW More.

An exceedingly well dressed woman
sat in an elevated railway car the 9th
err day, and opposite her was an elderly
man. The woman got up to leave the
car, and in the corner of the seat
where she had been sitting the man
spied a piece of black net. Jumping
for it, he called out:
Madam, you have left your veil!'
h As she took no notice of him he
dashed down the aisle after her, and,
touching her on the elbow again, said:
Madam, you have left your veil"
ut the same time holding it up in full
view of all.
1t was a frowsy, frayed, torn piece
bf black cotton net.
cit is not Hnine, sirr' she snapped
out, giving him a whitening look, and
the obliging old man shrank back as
If he had been jabbed with a hatpin,
while the passengers grinned.
"Why was she so mad about it?'
he asked in a dazed way as he laid
the homely little rag on the window
sill
81 guess you never paid for wo-
mans finery," said another man.
That's so,'' said the withered one
In a hopeless tone. II am a bachelor.
Perhaps I'd know more if I'd mar
ried."
You would that" said the other
York Tribune.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-04-30

The coming total eclipse of the sun,
due in the United States on the morn
ing of the 28th, of May next, will very
probably materially advance our sci
entific knowledge of this strange phe
nomenon. Owing chiefly to the ready
accessibility of the sections where its
totality occurs, much interest is al
ready being shown by the general
public regarding the best means for
amateur observations and facts CON
nected with eclipse history. An article
directly in this line-giving a general
account of the history of eclipses;
what has been discovered by their
aid, and what yet remains to be eluci-
dated; how they may best be observ-
ed by one not equipped with tele-
scope; the features of special interest
to be watched for, and the various
times and places where the totality
may be scents published in Apple
tons Popular Science Monthly for May.
A number of maps and diagrams add
very much to the clearness and inter
est of the article, which is written by
Prof. +. FL. Bigelow of the United
States Weather Bureau.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-04-30
FREE TO INVENTORS.

The experience of @. A. Snow & Go.
in obtaining more than 20, 900 patents
for inventors has enabled them to help
fully answer many questions relating
to the protection of intellectual prop
erty. This they have done in pam
phlet treating briefly of United States
same, and how to procure them; trade
marks, designs, caveats, infringe
ments, decisions in leading patent
cases, etc., etc.
This pamphlet will be sent free to
anyone writing to G. A. Snow & Co.,
Washington, d. @.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-04-30
WHEN LINCOLN WAS SHOT.

AID old resident of Rutland, who by
company when the Rutland Herald
was printed there, tells an interesting
stOy of how the news of Lincoln's
assassination was received there. 1t
SENS that at that time, the Herald
was printed in the basement of the
Tuttle Block, and that there was en-
ployed in the press room a fellow
called John, tall slim chap,
and rank secessionist, who on hear
ing the news, made the remark that
she was id glad of it, and he'd
ought to have been shot long ago."
This was very dangerous sentiment
to express in most places, and Rut-
land was not lacking in patriotism.
Probably the fellow didn't mean to
make his statement from the house
top exactly, but in some way the
news got out on the street and was
quickly passed around. Mr.. w. who
tells the story, was working in the
rear of the street floor at the time,
anu ChdU oA hOUICAAS
crowd collecting near the entrance,
he approached the front door to see
what was up. From a few words
carelessly dropped by members of the
mob, it became evident that John
was to be dealt with, and that right
early, SO without attracting to much
attention he hastily went down stairs
and told the pressman that if he
wanted to save his life he had better
get out of town just as fast as posi-
BILE. John went by circuitous route,
first to his boarding place, where he
got a change of clothing and then to
parts UNKNOWN; none to soon how
ever, for he had scarcely got away
when the excited populace entered
and expressed a desire to see him.
They carried rope, and had selected
a convenient tree in the depot park
for their "necktie party" but John
was not there. He afterward went
west and engaged in business, but
changed his views regarding secession
from that afternoons experience in
the Green Mountain state.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-04-30
HOW,S THIS2

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls Ca
tarrh Cure.
F.J. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, o
We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney
for the last Is years. and believe him perfectly hon
orable In all business transactions, and financially
able to carry out any obligation made by their firm,
WEST & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold by all drug
gists. Testimonials free.
Hall's Family Pills are tie best
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-04-30
LADIES' COLUMN.
TO CLEAN RIBBONS.

Now that ribbons are SO extensively
worn it is quite worth while to know
how to clean them successfully and
easily, says an exchange.
The two methods here given have
been put to the practical test many
times over, so there need be no hes
itancy about trying either one through
fear of failure or of unsatisfactory
results.
The first method is exceedingly
simple, and answers the purpose for
all except white ribbons or those that
are very badly mussed. Fill glass
fruit jar about half full of gasoline
more Or less, according to the amount
of ribbon to be cleaned. Place the
soiled ribbons in it-all colors, lengths
and kinds may go in at once-and
screw the cover on tightly. Shake the
bottle occasionally and leave it closed
for from two to six hours, Or over
night. Then take out the ribbons,
shake each one we'll and hang it to dry
in the open air. The ribbons will be
clean and the dirt will be found in the
bottom of the jar. Of course, the rib
bons need a thorough airing and sun
bath to remove the odor of the gas
oline, but that is all. No pressing is
required, as the gasoline does not
affect them as water would.
Tho clear gasoline should be poured
off without disturbing that at the bot
tom; then the dirt which has settled
at the bottom should be emptied out,
and the clear gasoline put back, ready
for another time. Keep it tightly
covered, and, of course, never use it
near fire, because of the danger Of
it's igniting.
The gasoline will turn white ribbons
yellow, so this method is not advisable
for them. 1t also leaves the ribbons
in the same condition that it found
found them as regards their being
mussed Or crumpled, SO those that are
badly creased should be given the
treatment that is accorded the white
ribbons.
Prepare a suds of soft water and
any pure soap, wash the ribbon in this
just as you would wash fine hand
kerchief, rinse and let it partially dry.
Take it down while still damp In all
parts and roll it smoothly over wide
card Or piece of pasteboard, rolling a
piece of clean white muslin with it.
Wrap the muslin around last, SO that
all the ribbon shall be covered, and
place the whole under heavy weight.
A letter press is an excellent place in
which to press it. Leave it until it
shall have had time to dry. The
muslin will absorb the moisture.
The ribbon will come out looking
fresh and clean and will have lost none
of it's ''life," as is the case with rib
bons which are pressed with an iron.
If a good soap is used the colors will
not run, and this process takes out the
creases as we'll as removes the dirt.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-04-30

Miss Fisher really don't think 4
shall take part again in the thoatri-
Gals. alwas feel aa though / were
making fool of myself Pnkins who
always says the vro j. ttsng)-Oh.
every body thinks that
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-04-30
Professional jealousy.

you are nothing but an imitator,"
BALD the blaejay, full of wrath at hear
ing its cry so accurately mimicked.
"All that ais you," airily retorted
the hooking bird, as that you are en-
Nous because I can sing your song so
much better than you can.''-Chicago
Tribune
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-04-30
A Natural Cross.

One of the most beautiful natural
rock carvings in the world is the South
|ern Cross, on the island of Grand Ma
han, in the bay of Fundy. 1t stands at
the head of a ledge of rocks jutting in
Ito the bay from the foot Of one of the
immense cliffs at the southern end of
the Grand Manan. Its shape is that of
nm almost perfect cross.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-04-30

w. w. Mayhem, Merton, Wis says, 81 consider
One Minute Cough Cure most wonderful med
icine, quick and safe" 1t is the only harmless
remedy that gives immediate results. It cures
coughs, colds, Group, bronchitis, grippe, whoopng
cough, pneumonia aud all throat and lung diseases
Its early prevents consumption. Children
always like it and mothers endorse it.
III Pierce, Barton; r French. Glover; III S
Webster, Barton Landing; w Russell, Iras-
burg,
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-04-30
Did Not DISPUTE 1t.

"Your honor" protested the burglar,
III am as honest as the day is long"
81 don't doubt" replied the magis-
rate. 81 understand you fellows trans
let all your business at night" -Phila-
aelphia Record.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-04-30
THE BEST REMEDY FOR RHEUMATISM

THE BEST REMEDY FOR RHEUMATISM
QUICK RELIEF FROM :.
All who use Chamberlin's Pain Balm for rheuma-
tism are delighted with the quick relief from pain
which it affords. When speaking of this Mr.. D. N.
Sinks, of Troy Ohio, says: ''Some time ago I had
a attack OF rheumatism in my arm and
shoulder. I tried numerous remedies but got
relief until was recommended by Messrs. Geo. F.
Parsons Co., druggists of this place. to try Cham
berlin's Pain Balm. They recommended it so highly
that bought bottle. was soon relieved of all
pain. I have since recommended this liniment to
my friends, who agree with that it is the best
remedy for muscular rheumatism in the market"
For sale by E. w. Barron, Druggist.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-04-30

Ire SO criminals. Among married men
Ne ratio is only IS per thousand.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-04-30

Forcemeat is a corruption of farce
beat, from the French farce. stuffing-
G., meat for stuffing.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-04-30

Chocolate Layer Cake.-Cream one
add one teaspoon vanilla and two we'll
beaten eggs, two thirds cup milk, one
and three fourths cups flour mixed
with two teaspoons baking powder.
Add two tablespoons grated chocolate
melted over hot water and mixed with
one teaspoon sugar. It may need one
or two tablespoons more flour. Bake
in two round shallow pans; spread
the bottom of each cake with thin
layer of jelley, and then with thick
whipped cream, like Charlotte Russo
filing, put together and frost with one
egg, one cup powdered sugar, beaten
stiff and colored with melted choco-
late.
A solution of ammonia cleanses sinks
and drain pipes.
Ammonia takes finger marks from
paint.
Ammonia in dish water brightens
silver.
Ammonia keeps Hannels soft.
Ammonia cleanses hair brushes.
Ammonia brightens windows and
looking glasses.-Erchange
Cleanse the liver, purify the blood, invigorate
the body by using DeWitt's Little Early Risers.
These famous little pills always act promptly.
Pierce, Barton; French. Glover; HIS
Webster, Barton Landing; w Russell, has
burg.
One of the daintiest and most deli
cious ways to serve warmed over
chicken or cold boiled fowl is here
given. Make rich paste and bake
in little scalloped patty pans. Then
prepare the chicken filling by cutting
the m eat into small cubes or short
strips, and heating it in thick cream,
to which has been added a little rich
chicken stock made from the chicken
bones; season with celery salt, and
add bit OF chopped green pepper.
Fill the shells with this hot mixture.
and place them in the oven few
minutes before serving. -E1change
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-04-30

Returned Fighter-And / was being
carried away in the ammunition wag-
on = Listener-Don't you mean
ambulance wagon? Returned Fighter
No, sir; / was so full of bullets they
put me In the ammunition wagon.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-04-30
oAUGHT a pREApFuL coLn.

Marion HOOK Q, manager for I. NJ. Thompson, "a
large importer OF fne millinery at 1868 Milwaukee
Avenue, Chicago, says: "During the late severe
weather caught dreadful cold which kept me
awake at night and made me unfit 10 attend 10 my
work during the day, One Of my mncrs was
taking Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for a severe
cold at that time, which seemed 10 relieve her So
quickly that bought some for myself Ii acted
like magic aud began TO improve az once. / am
now entirely well and feel pleased 10 acknowledge
Is merits" For sale by l.. W. Emrcu, Druggist
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-25
HIGH SCHOOL SITE QUESTION
Special Board Meeting Called for Friday
Night to Consider It.
FORMER ACTION MAY BE ReSClNDE0
ny demonstrating Vote Designating
Ballard Site Further Litigation
May he Avoided-Specula-
ton on Probable Action.
)RMeR ACTION MAY BE ReSClNDED

President Sims has called a special meet
night to consider the High school site ques-
ton. The call reads that the meeting Will
be for the consideration of any business
that may properly come before the board and
particularly with a view to action rescind-
ing the boards action in selecting the Bal
lard tract and submitting the matter to a
vote of the people.
The majority of the member Of the board
are not in favor of involving the district
in any further litigation IL 1t can possibly
be avoided and by resembling the selection
OF the Ballard property as the site for the
High school 1t would put n quietus on the
appeal taken by II. w. Binder and thus
dispose of at least one OF the suits against
the board.
Whether there will be sufficient votes to
| rescind the selection OF the Ballard site
is not known, as all the members of the
board seen yesterday, with the exception
OF two, we're non-committal. From state
ments made by him at the last board meet
ing and since, 1t is very doubtful If Ste wart
can be induced to vote to rescind, and
Cooper will probably do whatever Stewart
does. Henry and Moore stand ready to
vote in the affirmative and it is believed
that Hess will be in line. Sims will vote
to rescind. If the resolution is coupled with
one to submit the question to the people
for an expression. Member Swaine is non
committal. The question, whatever course
is taken tomorrow night, will undoubtedly
constitute an important factor at the com
Ing school election.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-25
BoIEs' BOOM FOR PRESIDENT
s. II. Bnshor of Waterloo, In, Makes
Practical Announcement of
IoNynn's Candidacy.

WATERLOO, Ia, Jan. 24.-Horace Boies,
as the democratic nominee for president, is
the suggestion of S. H. Bashor. Those who
know the close relations existing between
the two men regard the declaration as a
practical announcement of his candidacy by
MIR. Boies himself. In discussing the ques-
ton. Mr.. Bashor said:
Horace Boies is the ablest governor Iowa
ever had. On national questions he has
shown a grasp and insight that time and
events are proving accurate. Men who want
a sound currency can find no objection to him
or his ideas on bimetallism. Western men
love. honor and trust him and eastern men
have no fear of him. He is the man upon
whom all the great mass of democrats can
unite. He will poll a vote in the north and
west that Mr.. Bryan can never touch and
there is no democratic sentiment in the
east that cannot be enthusiastically for him.
"Mr. Bryan is only 40 years of age. II
he is the statesman his friends think he will
ripen and grow with age and years, hence
will be better than now. But Horace Boies
is the man of the day and hour, and the
democrats of the nation need him., can unite
on him and i believe will call him"
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-25
IGNORE THE ORGANIZATIONS
Anthracite Coal Operators VIII Not
Treat with United Mine
Workers.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. ga special
from Scranton says: officials OF three of
the big anthracite coal companies have an
nounced that under no circumstance will
they treat with the United Mine Workers of
America, Their lead in the matter Indicates
that a similar position will be taken by other
corporations, the coal-carrying roads and
the individual operators, OF these COM
panies the Delaware, Lackawanna e. Western
and the Delaware & Hudson are paramount,
Their mines employ no less than 90, 900 men
and boys. Contributary to these are a large
number OF individual operators, by whom
several thousand other workmen are en-
gagged.
The Hillside Coal and Iron company
properly the Erie Railroad company has
set itself on record as opposed to deal
ing with the miners organization. 1t,
however, says that IL is willing to deal with
any committee OF its own employees,
provided such committee comes 10 II when
not under the influence OF amy outside
agency.
The superintendent who take this posi-
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-25

DIES MONIES, Jan. 2i.-C. r. Jordan OF
this city was arrested today on a charge
OF fraudulently using the mails. Jordan is
charged with operating three fraudulent
establishments. In Kansas City he called il
the Jordan wilkins company; in Omaha, the
Jordan JorgensOn company, and in Des
Moines the Jordan Kenyon company. Each
establishment was represented to be a
branch OF a main Institution in one Of the
other places, He advertised for travelling
men to sell a harness oil and required each
to deposit $50 before beginning work, He
refused to pay their expenses and kept the
$50 deposit. His letterheads indicated ref
erences to leading banks In Omaha, Kansas
City and Des Moines and these banks have
all informed Postohice Inspector Ketcham
of Chicago that they never authorized the
use OF their names.