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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-04-09

The Boston Journal is bringing the
people and events of the day wildly
before its readers by the Photographic
half-tones which it is printing in
papers in the results secured by this
method of illustration is conceded by
other newspapers, as we'll as by the
public. No other method of illustra-
ton can so faithfully and so pleasing
ly reproduce portraits or pictures as
this half tone process. The pictures
of the scenes and incidents in the
Boer war which the Journal is print
ing, add great deal to the interest of
it's news reports. The Boston Journnl
has always been known as the great
war newspaper Of New England, and
it is maintaining its reputation fully
in the present war.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-04-09

ftroubled with rheumatism, give Chamberliu's
PanBalm a trial. 1t Will not cost you cent if it
does no good. One application will relieve the
pain. 1t also cures sprains and bruises in one
third the time required by any other treatment
Cuts, burns frostbites, quinsey, pains in the side
and chest, glandular and other swelIings are
quickly cured by applying it. Every bottle war
ranted. Price, % and so cents. For sale by Bar
& Hamblet
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-04-09

A Chinaman applied for the position
of cook in family which belongs to
fashionable church.
The lady asked, ''Do you drink
whiskey?"
'No, Christian man."
''Do you play cards?"
''No, Christian man."
He was engaged, and proved honest
and capable. By and by the lady gave
progressive euchre party with ac-
compartment. John did his part &C
ceptably, but next morning he ap-
peared before his mistress:
81 want quit"
"Why? What is the matter?''
~ Christian man; told you so be-
fore. No workee for Mclean heath
en-"
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-04-09

An advertising agent tells this little
story: A Brooklyn man came to me
recently and said that he had decided
to sell his house. A few days later
his wife called at my office, arrayed in
smiles and good clothes, and said: Mr..
Clarke, we read the lovely advertise :
ment of our property, and neither
John nor could think of parting with
such a wonderful and perfect home.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-04-09
TRY GRAIN-O! TRY GRAIN-O!

Ask your Grocer to day to show you package o
GRAIN-O, the new food drink that takes the place
of coffee. The children may drink it without injury
well the adult All who try it, like it.
GRAIN-O has that rich seal brown of Mocha Or
Java, but it is made from pure grains and the
delicate stomach receives it without distress. q
the price of coffee. 15c and Is cts. per package
Sold by all grocers
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-04-09
w. &. 7. u. COLUMN.
4 PORTABLE SOLITUDE.

day to day have not wished we wer
like snail or oyster, having our i'm
penetrable shell with US, into whicl
we could retreat at will? Harper's b
zaar gives US this: can ingeniou
suggestion is made in that curious
production called Film Flams.' The
hero of this work was tender cared
He found no end to all those kinds O.
! small noises which play on the finely
organized ears of literary man like
| the storms on an Aeolian harp. Hi'
unsteady brain was long the unhappy
victim of his eyes and ears. At length
he divulged that he had made an i'm.
portant discovery. Solitude sale
he, has long been the catchworc
through all ages of literary men. Why
should they be without portable SOL
itude? I have actually contrived such
thing, which will serve in all times
and Places He exultingly held uI
something, which, having clapped
upon his head, the latter disappeared
Here is solitude?' 1t was long,
triple quilted cap, which came down
an inch over his eyes and quite COW
cred his ears, in which parts it was
stuffed with great care. Furnished
with this, the inventor claimed that a
man need not travel three hundred
miles in quest of a solitude, but could
find it at once, even in the heart OF
noisy London"
We do not know that the cap was
ever patented. We do know that we
need more magic extinguisher than
it could ever be. We need to hush
more than the noises of London, New
York, and Chicago. We need the
stiffness of spirit that can gather up
the disturbances of environment and
lose them in the depths of it's own
peace.
It is possible to put ones self into
the confusion Or irritation of sur
roundings so that our nerves die daily
and hourly. 1t is also possible to be
right amid those same SURF oundings
and be conscious only of the great,
beautiful, calm aUithio. Is thy spirit
at peace? Does God rule thy purpose?
Does His spirit abide in thine heart?
Then, turn thy attention away from
the things that irritate and listen to
the music that righteousness is max
ing in thine own soul. "Be still and
know that I am God" Go into the
sacred, secret inner room of thine
own spirit where naught can come
save by thy permission, and there
shalt thou find the solitude that will
give thee power to think and work!
This is not mere theory or sentiment.
1t is very practical. We know it can
be done. 1t is possible to sit on the
front seat of a Chicago street car,
whizzing through the most thronged
streets and turn the minds ear with
in. The ear of the flesh and the ear
of the mind largely o-operate. They
can be trained to do so in perfection.
business Offices and walk the heights
of spiritual things. 1t is possible to
be serene amid confusion, to be at
peace in war, to live in the thought
the earth. This is the sort of holy
absent mindedness we would do we'll
to enthusiastically we of the W.
@. T. u, who walk daily with armor
on, yet needing the strength of peace
to make us strong.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-04-09

FL. Clark. Chauncey, Ga. says DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve cured him of piles that had afflicted
him for twenty years. It is also speedy cure for
skin diseases. Beware of dangerous counterfeits.
III c Pierce, Barton; R French, Glover; FL S
Webster, Barton Landing; G w Russell, Iras-
burg.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-04-09

British statistics prove that total
abstainers from wine, beer and spirits
live longer perhaps ten years long
er, if they commenced at twenty, than
persons who use alcoholic drinks.
poison, not food, and that all use of
it is abuse.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-04-09

Who was it that wanted me, Bertha?
A ragged tramp, mamma. I told him
we had nothing for him and sent him
away. You shouldn't have done that,
child. He may be one of those mag
azine tramps, getting material for an
article on the selfish rich people.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-04-09

Cleanse the liver, purify the blood, invigorate
the body by using DeWitt's Little Early Risers.
These famous little pills always act promptly.
II Pierce, Barton; r E French. Glover; II s
Webster, Barton Landing; w Russell, Iras.
burg.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-20
DERIVATION OF BoER.


1t Is curious to note, In connection
With the national designation of our
present foes in South Africa, the sur
vivancc in Scottish legal and agricul-
tur'al parlance of the closely allied
term Bower pronounced Booer).
The expression is properly applied to
a person who hires. from the proprietor
or principal tenant of n farm, n stool,
OF cows along with the right OF graz
ing them on certain fields. The Bower
makes i'm return n money payment OF
so much per COW, and trusts to maxi
ing his profit out of the sale OF the
dairy produce. The precise legal posi-
ton OF party who has n Blowing"
lease in somewhat indeterminate, being
midway between that of n mere mana
ger and that OF n subtcnant. In
stances OF this mixed contract or lease
of land and hiring of labor are now
rare but It is still to be found IN
agricultural districts. An instance of II
in Arran was the subject of judicial
consideration in 1894. The word '.bower"
Is allied to the Gaelic ''bo,' Il cow, and
among its numerous cognates in the
Arran languages is Included the Dutch
term "Boer"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-20
CHARLOTTESVILLE
THE DEATH OF JUDGE JOHN 7,
COCHRAN
Especial to virginlan-Pilot.)

Especial to virginlan- Pilot.)
Charlottesville, Va, March 1s-,Judre
John L. Cochran. Of charlottesville.
died at his home Saturday afternoon at
1:2O p M, after a lingering illness, with
paralysis. In his last days troubles
came with crushing force Five weeks
ago he lost a step-d daughter. Mrs. Eu-
genie Underwood, wife OF the Hon. Os-
car w. Underwood, of Alabama. A
week ago his youngest child, William
L. Cochran, Jr, died suddenly in New
York
SHORT SKETCHES OF HIS LIFE.
John Lewis Cochran was born In
-StaaHton. Va, the 25th day OF August.
1927, and was the son OF John Cochran,
OF that place; afterwards of Charlottes-
VILE.
Judge Cochran was educated at the
University of Virginia, where he ma
circulated In 1913 In the academicaI de-
partment, md later in the law depart
ment. He entered upon life as lawyer
and editor. He continued to practice
the profession of law until incapaci-
tated by his failing health. The de-
ceased attained great success, and was
first Judge OF the County Court of AL
bemarle; and 1t was during his term
that the Miller Manual-Labor School
was built. Judge Cochran was also a
confederate veteran, having entered
the Confederate army in April, 1861, as
First Lieutenant of the Albemarle
Rifles, commanded by the late Col. r..
r. w. Duke. This was Company B, of
the Nineteenth Virginia regiment of
P!ckett's Division. He WAS subse-
quently elected Captain and Judge Ad-
vocate General.
Judge Cochran married, the 9th of
August, 1865. Mrs. Mary James Massle.
widow of Thomas y. Massie and
daughter OF Thomas James, OF Ohio.
In Judge Cochran's death the bar has
lost a valuable and honorcd member.
and the city an esteemed citizen.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-20
never failed to reach the mark when hs

never failed to reach the mark when ho
pulled gun.
Aver owns cattle, and has no use for
sheep or the men who own sheep.
Ihey are not molested by him, but lie
lie would he might tell much Of the
unwritten history of tho Routt county
sheep and cattle wars. He says that
the drastic measures adopted by cat
tleInen last fall when about IL. 900
sheep were killed, will end these trou-
bles. The sheep men will hereafter
Keep on their side OF the Snake river.
and SO long as they are in Wyoming
their locks are safe.
Aver was thrown from a horse last
October and his life was nearly crushed
out by the animal falling on him. He
was riding to Craig from his ranch
when overtaken by a storm. and his
horse gave out. Stopping at a ranch
he borrowed another, but the animal
was IL bronso, taken off the range. Aver
saddled It and mounted, when the
bronco began to buck finally turning
over backward, with the rider under
him. Ayers thigh bone was fractured.
the pubic arch crushed, the bones pen
etrating the intestines. Only his great
strength and splendid health saved him
from almost certain death.
After treatment by local surgeons he
was sent to st. Luke's Hospital, in this
city. To reach here he was obliged to
travel one hundred miles in a sleigh
and then by rail for several hundred
miles. But he stood the Journey we'll
and Is recovering from the terrible in
jurles.
For all the remarkably adventurous
lie he has lived, Mr.. Aver is but forty
three years old now. 100 young" ho
said' TO be permanently put aside"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-20
NEWPORT NEWS.
BATTLEsHIP TlEARsARGE TEST
I9D--A STORE BURGLARIzED.
lSneclal To Nircinian-PilotA

especial 10 Virgnian-P ilot.)
Newport News, Va. March 1o.-The
battleship Kearsarge yesterday after
noon was subjected to the special in
Ginning test for the purpose OF proving
her stability. The amount Of inclina-
ton. Of course, had been previously
calculated When the test was made
the inclination agreed exactly with the
calculations. In making the test, the
ship was put upon an even keel. Nearly
all OF her crew Was taken off. Thirty
five tons of pig-iron was placed on her
starboard side near the bow. The same
amount was placed on the port side
and then shifted over.
Hughes Bros. store was broken into
sometime this morning. thieves prising
out plate glass window with a crow
Z bar. About $50 in sman-change was
stolen. Pitmans saloon was also
broken into, but nothing is missing.
j. B. herman to-day had his son, Ike
herman, arrested on n charge OF steal
Ing three watches valued at $50 from
his father.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-20
PHOEBUS.


PERSONAL BANK BUILDING -
NEW CITY GOVERNMENT.
Phoebus. Va. Mar. 19.-Mr. n. B.
Miller. postmaster and ex-sheriff NJ. H.
Haas. are on the sick list Mr.. Miller
has a severe attack OF pneumonia
The new bank building is progress
ing finely. 1t is located on the corner
of Mallory Avenue and NIillen street
Mr.. Charles e. Welch, the new post
master will assume control of the office
April list. There Is n move on foot to
have the post-ofIicc moved to the bank
building, when 1t is completed. The
postoiticc is now worth about $1,000 a
year and is considered quite valuable
plum.
The Incorporated city government
will be innugurated on April Cd. when
Mr.. John a. White will installed as
the first mayor OF Fhocbus. There will
be n street parade, banquet, speech
making ETC. The governor and other
prominent men will attend.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-20
How is Is Your Blood !?
If impure, Take B. 8. B.
Trial Bottle Free to
Our Readers.
An on-er proving faith to sufferers.


Is your Blood Pure? Are you sure OF
it? Do cuts or scratches heal slowly?
Does your skin itch or burn? Have
you Plmples? Eruptions? Aching
Bones or Back? Eczema? Old Sores!
Boils? Scrofula? rheumatism? Foul
Breath? CataTh? Are you pale? If SO
purify your Blood at once with B. B.
Il. (Eotanic Blood Balm). 1t makes
the Blood Pure and Rich, heals every
sore and gives clear. smooth, healthy
skin Deep seated cases like ulcers.
cancer eating sores. Painful Swellings.
Blood Poison are quickly cured by
3. =. b., made especially for all obsti
nate Blood and Skin Troubles. b. B
d. is different from other remedies be.
cause B. B. B. drains the poison and
Humors out of the Blood and entire
system so the symptoms cannot re.
turn. Give it trial. 1t cures when
an else falls. Thoroughly tested for 81
years. Sold at drug stores and Bur
row. Martin & Co.. Norfolk. at 81 pei
large bottle, 6 large bottles (full treat
ment) Sc. So sufferers may test 1t.
trial bottle given away absolute free.
Write for it. Address or call on
BLOOD BALM CO., 81 Mitchell St..
Atlanta, Ga. Write today. Describe
trouble and free medical advice given.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-20
Words of Praise from a Banker

Mr.. Chas. t. Currier. OF the Atlanta
National Bank. IS very careful with his
words. not only in fnanciering, but In his
conversation generally. He suffered much
from indigestion. and writes:
II have used Tyner's Dyspepsia Remedy
always found It to give instantaneous re-
lief consider 1t medicine OF high
merit. C. Z. CURRIER."
Price 50 cents bottle. at all druggists;
or sent for price. express paid, by Tyner
Dyspepsia Remedy Co.. 10 Mitchell ST.,
Atlanta, Ga.
Send Five Cents in stamps to pay post
ago for Sample, FREE.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-20
DIR. TEMPLES oEArH.
HE FORGAvE THE MAN THAT
KILLED HIM. ~

=
KILLED HIM. "A
A special from Lawrcncevflle says
with reference to the death of DR..
Temple Sunday afternoon:
His death was somewhat unexpected
so early. as DR.. Taylor said he was
no worse, and if there was any change
it was in his favor. Dr. Temple had
been having sinking spells for several
days. but would always rally from
them. and his friends had been en-
Outraged to hope for his recovery. S.
ut is said he was calm and conscious
10 the time of his death, and forgaye
Mr.. Riddick for shooting him.
ANXIOUS TO KNOW CAUSE
"Dr. Temples desire was to know
why he had been shot, and In what wa,y
he had injured Mr.. R1ddlck, but he
died without receiving any answer. d
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-20
REvERENcED THE CROSS.

The Natal Witness relates that after
the battle of Colenso u Boer
soldier came upon the corpse of
n private of the Connaught Ram
gers. He had stripped it OF val
uables when his eye fell on n cruel
fix suspended by n cord round the
brave fellows neck. Intently the
burgher gazed on the emblem, and
then hastily replaced the booty he had
annexed, covered the dead mans face,
and quickly disappeared among the
kopjes.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-20
KNOWN AS THE BOY SHERIFF.
Quiet Lad Who Made Funerals to
Restore Order.
(From the Denver Republican,

Ut TUlH IHC LeIFtI IN0P'IUIfCIHI
Lying HELPLESS on one of the little
white cots in the mems wards at ST
Lukes Hospital, his body nearly broken
In two and emaciated from long suf-
fering. Is Charles Il. Aver, "the boy
Sheriff" of Decatur county, Kan, once
known throughout the entire West as
among the most daring of peace off,
GERS, at time when a man accepted
an office such as he held knowing we'll
that did he ever finch or show mo-
ment's hesitation when dealing with
the outlaws who were his especial
charge his life would pay the pen
atty.
When but twenty-five years old Aver
was appointed Sheriff Of Decatur coun-
ty by Governor John P. st. John, OF
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-20
LADIES CAN WEAR SHOES

Ease. a powder-to be shaken into the
shoes. 1t makes tight or new shoes feel
easy; gives instant relief to corns and
bunIons. It's the greatest comfort dis
corery Of the age. Cures and prevents
swollen feet. bllsters. callous and sore
spots. Aliens Foot-Esse Is certain euro
for swea ting, hot aching. nervous feet.
At all druggists and shoe stores, Csc. Trial
package free. Address. Allen s. Oimsted
10 Roy, N. 7.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-20
SUNDAY SCHOOL, MEETINC

The NJ. I1. Sunday School Association
held its regular monthly meeting yes
terday afternoon at Blandford Church.
An address was made by Rev. w. G.
Boggs. The reports from the different
schools showed tho following totals:
Average register. 1885; average attend
ance, 1,170; per cent. of attendance. 10;
money collected $780,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-20
SUFFOLK ADvERT,sEME,rs

RE YOU INSURED WITH WooD-
i ~ IYARDt& ELAN Suffolk. Va? II
not. see or, write TO them today. They
issiics the best Fire. Iife, Health and
Accident policies. All losses paid prompt
. ". is.l. a.s-. - -.lls a- lA
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-10-13
MINING NOTES.

The Grand Central Of Tintlc had ten
cars Of ore on the market today.
Manager A. b. Lewis Of the Imperial
Copper company. went south last night
The Horn Silver OF Frisco had three
cars Of concentrates on the market to-
day.
Five cars Of ore reached the market
today from the South Swansea OF Tin
tic
The Taylor Brunton sampler reported
10 cars Of ore from Tintic and 3 from
Frisco today
The directors OF the Con. Mercur Min
ing company will meet on Monday, and
It Is expected. declare the first dividend.
The directors Of the Dexter and Tus.
carora Mining companies were sched-
uled TO meet this afternoon TO further
consider the proposed consolidation.
Messrs. Terhune and Boggs, who are
al the back OF q movement 10 build an
Independent smelter, reports that mat
ters are progressing very satisfactorily.
Manager Ii. T. Sapplngton Of the
Red Wing came In from Bingham to-
day after spending the past week at
the mine Strengthening up the lower
workings.
The assay Of 80 pounds OF ore brought
by Dr. =. a. H. Franklin from the Big
Cottonwood company's property showed
SO per cent copper besides silver and
gold
James II. Moyle has been elected
president Of the Bonneville Mining
company In place Of VIM d. Ritter. who
has resigned. A new strike Of gold and
copper ore Is reported.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-10-13
DAILY WAS WEAKER TODAY.
Eaple aud blue Bell softer Way Day
4, shrinking DaiJ-Wet strong
Grand Central Improving
TOOAYS ME TAILS!
SILVER G2B
LEAD. SkUO
CASTING COPPER 15A

Business on the exchange closed to-
day with the sale Of s,2Z5 shares OF stock
for t2agG. The sales for the week
amounted 90 Gl0i5 shares, which
brought s35.OJl23. The week furnished
some startling features, the principal Of
which was the splendid squirt Of Grand
Central on Tuesday From Sj.is the
price al which the stock was sold on
Monday. It jumped TO $3.50 in twenty
four hours. and then weakened to Sj.08
from which figure IL has since advanced
10 $40
Yaleo furnished the other notable
feature. when It advanced to 36 yesier-
day. a marked difference was notice
able this morning. when the stock was
offered at a much lower figure.
Star Con has experienced It's usual
ups and downs, and has cut quite hg.
ure IN the dealings on the exchange, but
more especially on the curb On Mon
day It sold as high az 49, but It de-
cllned later 70 53 when the assay val
ues Of the last shipment was published
Since then 1t reacted to 6S, but It was
weaker today. standing around 80 Yam
kee Con has been very active around 20
At times It has fallen a little below
tha; figure. but 1t closes the week with
practically no change Eagle and Blue
Bell continues 10 grow weaker a hun
bred shares changed hands today at
%, Utah closes the week with "a bid,
Sunbeam, which has advanced quite
rapidly Of late. Is a little weaker to-
day, being offered at ~, Mammoth
shows a falling OF on Monday the
stock sold at 1924. but 1t has since
weakened TO around {2.20 IL closes the
week with 1905 bid DAILY West con-
,inues steady around $50. while DAILY has
fallen of a little. Several hundred shares
were traded IN today as low as 81 .S2ia
per share. Dexter Is unchanged as is
Bullion-Beck and Con Mercur, while
May Day has weakened from Mondays
prices. The stock has declined about
cents per share during the week Sac
ramento has not been very active but
IL remains firm al does Ajax
The closing figures were posted as fol.
lows:
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-10-13
ITEMS FROM BINGHAM.
Petro Shipment - Improvements for
Freeman Gulch- Midland Tunnel.

IN lbs weekly review Of the Bingham
camp the Bulletin SAYS; standish *
JImpElu company finished hauling go
ton lot of FIRST class lead ore from Pc
tr0 yesterday
Hecack q Bnycn are shipping a fine
MUIut8I Gem lease.
Twenty-Five men are employed on the
grade for the new upper terminal OF
the Highland Boy tram.
RED Wing Extension Is piling a me
grade OF milling ore on dump and VIII
soon have "a l0O-t0n lot hauled down for
treatment.
Cookk,sfe & Kelly are bringing to
surface a good article OF concentrating
ore from their Elephant lease, and
looking Tor teams 90 haul lt 70 mill.
Opinion is expressed that the Butler
Liberal consolidation viii result IN
couceutrat0g being built up Markham
AMI an important addition made TO
Bngham's ust OK producers.
The Bingham c. & G.. smelter viii be
provided with forty ore bins Of 300 tons
capacity each. and the filling Of them
preparatory % blowing In by the first OK
the year Will begin next month.
ore shipments have slowed down
since the lst. but incoming lumber TIM
bers. coal. etc, ia evening up business
Tor the railroad Indications are that
ore hauling viii be lively during Mo-
yCmber,
Snyder d Anderson are building
snake road 10 their Freeman Gulch
group OF claims for hauling mining
timbers and lumber Tor a cabin. and We
understand ere preparing 20 do consid-
cradle wurl; this fam and winter
-Four Italians have taken "a lease on
the Greek group and are starting work