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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-11-19
State News Items,

! John Marshall Shaw, of Bethel, cast
his twentieth ballot for president this
year Mr.. Shaw was born in 1901,
and is still vigorous in mind and body.
Employees in Campbell's knitting
mill; Bennington, numbering 80,
struck on Nov. II against reduction
of four cents on a dozen. the police
were called to dispense the strikers.
L. J. Paige has resigned as secretary
of the State Anti Saloon League to
take effect this month. He will be
| succe eded by the Rev. II. 4. Durfee
who recently retired from the princi
palship of the Troy Conference Acad
envy at Poultney.
The Hon. w B. Wall, of Randolph,
state commissioner Of highways, has
| issued his biennial report. 1t forms a
| pamphlet of 81 pages and gives very
full review of the work done with the
state highway tax and the kind of
roads built with the state'- money
The summary of 1899 shows that SIP,
1910 was expended on permanent
roads and that $87, ia 81 Of this WAS
paid for by the state. The total mile
age of the roads in the state that year
Was Il, 80423 miles and total mileage
of permanent roadway of 133 T. - was
built divided as follows: stone and
gravel, 26 miles; macadam, pa miles;
gravel 1855 miles. In 1900 the total
mileage OF highways was IA 1926 miles
and 124 miles of permanent roadway
divided as follows was built: Stone
and gravel, 1928; macadam 1 1-25
miles; gravel 9315 miles, This was
built at cost of SOL, 331 "a and the
state paid $87 1857 II of the cost.
The union twentieth century con-
vention Of young peoples societies,
which is planned TO be held az Bur
ingtOn Dec. 81 and January 1 and 2
next, promises to be notdol- gather
ing. Epworth Leaguers, Chr -tian
Endeavorers and members of E ptist
unions are to combine in emp hasizing
the advent of the twentieth Century
and giving new impetus to Christian
activity among the young people of
the state. The committee in charge
of the convention consists of four rep
resen tative Of each of the three soci
cites named, and they are bending
all their energies to secure such a
meeting as will make it's influence
felt TO the farthermOSt bounds of Yer
mont's religious circles. A fine pro
gram has been arranged, which will
soon be published in full in the state
papers. Burlington's local co mittee
of seventy five are full of enthusiasm
and will spare no pains to make the
convention what it ought to be.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-11-19
General News Items.

The Russian minister, NJ. Yermeloff
after visiting the coal deposits recent
! " discovered on the Black Sea coast,
in the government of Kutals, estimates
that they will yield 1,64O, 900 tons an
nually for so years. He considers the
quality excellent.
Mail reports received from doubtful
counties in Nebraska confirm pre-
viou* returns, showing uniform re
publican gains on national, state and
Legislative tickets, and disclose the
fact that that the Fusionists got four
congressman out of the wreck by
greatly reduced majorities, in one
case only $50.
Of the 80 or more persons who went
down on the steamer City of Monti
cello near Yarmouth, N. s., Nov. 10th,
nearly all have been recovered, and
among the number rhe body of the
commander, Capt. Harding. Not for
many years has such a tremendous
sea been running in the bay Of Fundy
and off cape Sable, and it will be many
days before it subsidies.
The results of the elections in the
United States were quietly received in
the Philippines. Most of the Ameri-
cans and foreigners are gratified at
the reelection of Mr.. Mckinley, as
indicating that there will be no change
in policy toward the Philippines. So
far AS the Filipinos are concerned, no
noticeable change in the situation has
ensued. nor is any likely to occur in
the Immediate future. They are for
the greater part nOncommittal.
Rev G. Campbell Morgan of Lon
don, England, has been invited to be-
come the successor of the late Dwight
L. Moody, and will accept the posi-
ton. He plans to devote four months
of each year TO lecturing to the North
field divinity students, four months
to evangelical campaigning and the
remainder of his time to recreation
and rest. 1t is likely that Ira d. San
key will cooperate with Mr.. Morgan
in the same manner that he has with
Mr.. Moody.
The government of Morocco has
again declined to meet the demands
of the United States for the payment
Of an indemnity on account of the
killing by mob of Marcus Essagin,
naturalized American citizen The
last request was made by United
States Consul Gummere. and the dec
hnation of the government of Moroc.
co was accompanied by an intimation
Of it's freedom from liability under the
terms of the convention between
Morocco and Spain. The state de-
partment has come to the conclusion
that the consuls representations will
be more effective if he is supported
morally by the presence in Moroccan
waters of a United States warship,
and it is probable that he will make
his visit TO Fee to again present the
case % passenger on a vessel to be
selected by the navy department for
that purpose, which will proceed to
the port nearest to the Moroccan
capital.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-11-19
How LII .cworked" Two Machines

With Il seeming innocence that would
have done justice to All Sin. the Hea-
then Chinee, Ii Hung Chang appeared
to display the greatest interest in the
sewing machines at an exhibition i'm
Edinburgh he visited when in Great
Britain several years ago.
His eXcellency's first question was
how long it would take for the sewing
machine at which he had sat down to
do a certain diStance-seemingly con-
fusing the mechanical stitcher with a
lady's safety at the next stand.
Without waiting for any reply TO his
query or further ceremony Ii started
sewing little seam. Nor did he do il
badly, fact which made him seem de-
lighted as child. For some time the
viceroy continued his hemming and.
though got away at length by his at
tendants. iuSaediately sat down at the
next machine and insisted on working
it,
what is the price" asked Ii at
length.
Your excellency shall have it as a
gift" was the reply of the exhibitors.
Then l don't want it in that case"
observed the simple and bland Ii, be
cause require two. one for myself
and the other for the empress"
And he had them.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-11-19
She Was "FOunded."

Meta was little girl who lived in a
founding asylum, a place where home
less children without relatives are
cared for
A visitor who often came to the
founding had taken a great fancy to
Meta. 1t was the birthday of Muriel,
the lady's little girl. and permission
was asked for Meta to take tea with
Muriel.
AS it was MurieIs birthday Meta
wished to be very nice to her. At the
same time Meta felt she had an adj
vantage over Muriel, for it was not
every one who lived in a founding hos
pital.
You were born. MurielY' she asked.
Muriel nodded and smiled.
Up went Metals head little higher.
TT Is so common to be born" she said.
II was oundedp'-Exchange
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-11-19
Jauanese md Chinese SYMBOLS.

The many symbols which decorate
ceramic ware in Japan and China are
interesting to those familiar with them,
and by means of them a test is furnish
ed which distinguishes the ware Of the
two countries. For instance, a three
clawed dragon is Japanese, while a
five clawed dragon indicates Chinese
art. In Japan the crane, turtle, pine
and bamboo are emb1ems Of longevity
and do not appear in Chinese decora-
ton. The sacred symbols Of Japan
the mirror, the sword, the jewel-ap-
pear only in Japanese art. The chrys-
anthemum, the iris and the lotus are
sacred flowers. The gods are different,
and little study will make it impossi-
BILE for one to mistake the pottery or
decoration of one country for that of
another if a sacred subject is painted.
Happiness is symbolized by a white
stag; strength by the pine; the stork is
Indicative of long life; the tortoise
stands for riches; a hawk for courage;
a bear in the snow endurance, and a
carp swimming upward is the emblem
of perseverance.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-11-19
Harry, yesterday was our wedding

Harry, yesterday was our wedding
anniversary, and you never said a
word about it. Well, my dear, 1 felt
it in my bones that it was some sort
of big day, but couldn't remem Der
what it was.
Her Defnition.-Yes, said Miss
Cayenne. He is undoubtedly a cynic.
He is person who keeps you contin-
ually in doubt whether he is unusually
clever or unusually disagreeable.
Beg pardon, said the postal clerk
who had sold her stamps, bnt you
don't have to put a fve-cent stamp
on letter for Canada. I know, said
she, but the shade just matches my
envelope you know.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-11-19
What the Barber Said.

ITO shave a man at home" said a
barber. II charge a quarter. but to
shave q dead man half a dollar is the
price. About tenth of my private
customers are women.
II shave at their houses six or seven
women every day. | don't know why
it is some women have boards. II is
very distressing to them, and they
shave close and often. 1t is their only
remedy. The electric needle is no good
for them, you see, because their boards
are so thick that it would take life
time for the operator to go over their
faces and pluck each hair out sepa-
rately, as must be done in the electric
al depilitating system.
Boards only grow on old women.
They are one of the feminine disfigure-
ments of age. 1t is the same trouble,
suppose as that which affects old men.
Old men, you know, have thick
growths of hair in their nostrils and
ears that must be cut out weekly, and
their eyebrows If not regularly trim
med would grow to two or three inch
es."-Philadelphia Record.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-11-19
JUST FOR FUN.

Nephew-Oh the govt is nothing,
uncle, I shouldn't mind if l had it.
Uncle-I shouldn't mind either if you
had it.
Might Do There -Maude thinks of
applying for position as soprano in
church choir. Well, there's Il
church for the deaf up on Seventh
street.
Microbes attack their victims when
they are worn out. That's so. We
read about them until we are dead
tired, and then they take mean ad-
vantage of us.
What's the matter, Bobby? Gra'ma,
they's too many folks abringing me
up. I'd get along better if I only had
you.
Pa! Oh Pa! know how to make an
alm'nac. How, Tommy? Why, yjes
get up a lot of eclipses and make 'em
come off somewheres where they
amt visible.
I understand you've been condemn
ed, gurgled the river as it flowed
along. Yes, replied the rickety old
bridge YEARLY, and I suppose 1 was
tried by my piers.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-11-19

[ wish to ask question pertaining
to the game laws. said the visitor TO
the queries editor. Ask on, my trieno.
When is the open season for shooting
stars? But before the editor co aid
answer him he was gone.
l should think your mother would
punish you for that, said the neigh
boris little girl to the one who had
disobeyed. She can't was the conf
dent reply. I've been sick and Pm
not we'll enough to be spanked yet,
and she can't keep me in the house,
because the doctor says Pm to have
fresh air and exercise. Oh, Pm hav
ing bully time.
She-I suppose you attended the
amateur theatricals last night? He
Yes; and there wasn't a dry eye in
the house. She-You don't say!
never heard of "Julius Caesar" affect
ing an audience SO deeply before. He
No, It would have surprised even
Shakespeare We just simply laugh
ed until we cried.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-11-19
Improving the Opportunity.

My small nephew was ready to start
on a long promised weeks visit to his
grandfather's in the country. There
was an exasperating delay in the ap-
pearance of the carriage to take US to
the station. The young man worked
off his Impotence in various annoying
ways for half an hour. Then suddenly
he was seen to kneel beside a chair in
the corner and bury his face in his
hands. After a few minutes his moth
er said:
well. Kenneth, what are you do
ing?''
Just getting my prayers said up for
while I'm going to be out at grandpa's.
There's nothing to do here, and 'spect
to be pretty busy while I'm there
Harper's Magazine.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-11-19
An Abrupt PronoanI.

The reported fashion Of the famom
DR.. Abernethy's courtship and mar
riage is very characteristic. 1t is told
that while attending a lady for several
weeks he observed these admirable
qualifications in her daughter which he
truly esteemed to render the married
state happy. Accordingly on a Satur-
day. taking leave of his patient, he adj
dressed her to the following purport:
You are now so well that l need not
see you after Monday next, when
shall come and pay you q farewell Wis
it. But in the meantime l wish you
and your daughter to seriously consid-
er the proposal / am about to make. Ii
is abrupt and unceremonious, | am
aware, but the excessive occupation of
my time by my professional duties af-
fords me no leisure to accomplish what
L desire by the more ordinary course of
attention and solicitation My annual
receipts amount to E, and can set
tie E on my wife. My character is
generally known to the public, so that
you may readily ascertain what it is.
have seen in your daughter tender
and aHectionate child, an assiduous
and careful nurse and gentle and
ladylike member of a family. Such a
person must be all that a husband
could covet and l offer my hand and
fortune for her acceptance. On Mon
day when l call shall expect your de-
termination, for l really have not time
for the routine of courtship."
In this manner the lady was wOOed
and won, and it may be added the
union was felicitous in every respect.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-11-19

Is your wife good cook? asked
somebody Of young man who had
recently married. Well, replied the
proud young husband thoughtfully,
she can boil water without burning it..
So you wish to take my daughter
away from me, remarked her doting
father. Well-ah-that wasn't just
exactly my thought, stammered the
nervous young sutton. My folks
could perhaps spare me with fewer
pangs.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-11-19
The habit of drinking water

The habit of drinking water in
moderate quantities between meals
contributes to health, and indicates
that those who visit health resorts
for the purpose ofimbibing the waters
of mineral springs might profit by
staying at home and drinking more
water and less whiskey. Water is the
universal solvent of Nature, and the
chief agent in all transformation of
matter. When taken into an empty
stomach, it soon begins to pass out
through the tissues by an osmotic
process into the circulation to liquefy
effete solids, whose excretion from
the system is thus facilitated. Very
few people think of the necessity of
washing the inside as we'll as the out
side of the body, and he who would
be perfectly healthy should be as
careful about the cleanliness of his
stomach as. that of his skin.-E1.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-11-19
SPREAD LIKE WILDFIRE.

When things are 1.-The best" they become
1.-the best selling" Abraham Hare, 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 lnew life and vigor into any
weak, sickly, run down man or woman. Price,
so cents. Sold by II: C. Pierce, Druggist.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-11-19
AN OLD MANS DARLING.

The hair is white that sweeps across
His deeply furrowed brow;
The head that once was proudly poised
Droops forward feebly nowl
He swings no jaunty cane. but leans
Upon a heavy stick,
And as ! watch him come and go
L notice that the step is slow
Which once was light and quick.
Her hand is laid upon his arm,
And love lights up her face,
When he, with trembling gallantry,
Still helps her DER the place
Where small obstruction chance to lie,
Assists her up the stair,
And, after fifty years have run
Their course, still looks on her as one
Who needs his aid and care.
A smile oft plays around her lips
When she accepts his aid,
For only loving, gentle hands
Has Time upon her laid;
Her eyes are bright, her step is light,
But he, with ancient pride,
Must guard her and assist her still
Must be her knight-as down the hill
He totters at her side.
S. E. Kiser in Chicago Times-Herald
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-11-19

Ii MY NOSE OUI HLOMbl
ter of war or any other official and was
at last granted an audience with the
emperor. 1t was in the war office, and
several cabinet officials were present.
A musket was lying on a table, and
Napoleon greeted the agent with:
well, sir, what about this bullet
proof vest?'
81 have it here, your majesty" was
the reply as the vest was held up to
view.
'Put it on"
with pleasure"
''Now go to the farther end Of the
room"
Certainly, your majesty"
Now, SIR" continued the emperor as
he lifted up the musket, Il am going to
fire at your breast. Are you willing to
take the chances?'
Fire away" was the reply.
The emperor fired, and although the
bullet did not penetrate the shield the
y force of it knocked Birney head over
heels and put him out of it for the next
ten minutes. While it was decided that
the vest was not a success, the Ameri-
cans nerve excited such admiration
in cash and graciously dismissed. He
seemed to want to say something to
the emperor before he left the room,
but did not have opportunity. Early
the next day, however, he bobbed up at
the war Office for an interview with the
minister.
TT is no use," said that official as he
gave him minute. 1.-The emperor has
decided that he will not buy the vest"
81 knew that yesterday, of course"
replied Birney. 81 am not here about
the vest, but altogether another thing.
The fact is l do not like Napoleon's
nose, and want to improve it,"
Mon Dieu, man, but what do you
say" exclaimed the minister as he
sprang to his feet.
II say that the emperor's nose is off
and that can improve it. 1 wanted to
tell him SO the other day, but he hus-
tied me out too quick. Can you bring
about another interview"
1.-THE emperor's nose? You say it is
wrong? You say you can fix it? Man,
what mean your
81 mean just what say" calmly re-
piled Birney. II am not surgeon, but
several years ago invented little at
tachment to cure a badly shaped nose.
1t has been tried in half dozen cases
and proved itself q big success.
brought one along with me, not know
ing what 1 might run up against, and
If you will give the emperor hint'-
mon DieuI Mon Dieuw gasped the
minister as he looked at the American
with wonder and terror in his eyes.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-11-19
AN EMPEROR'S NOSE.
BY NJ. QUAD.
COPYRIGHT, 1900, BY C. B. LEWIS.


Two years before the outbreak of the
Franco-Prussian war and the downfall
of the last Napoleon an American
named James Birney landed in Paris
from New York. He was what might
be called a general utility man. He
had been a small merchant in Michi-
gan, boOkkeeper in Ohio, a manufac-
turer in Indiana and an editor in Iowa.
He was a good natured, easy going
man, taking life as he found it and
making no kicks. If he got dollar
ahead, he would find some new excuse
to get rid of it: if he was behind the
game, his creditors would have to ex-
tend his account. Nobody called him
smart, but everybody said he had a
strong fund of humor and philosophy.
When q man in Cincinnati invented
a bullet proof vest, Mr.. Birney some
how got hold of the European agency
that is, he went to Paris at least to
bring the patent directly to the atten-
ton of the French emperor, who was
always on the lookout for military nov
elites. The Americans cheek and per-
sistency secured him an audience after
weeks of red tape. He had insisted
that he would not deal with the minis
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-11-19
THAT THROBBING HEADACHE

Would quickly leave you, if you used DR..
Kings New Life Pills. Thousands of suffer ers
have proved their matchless merit for Sick
and Nervous Headaches. They make pure
blood and build up your health. Only 25
cents. Money back if not cured. Sold by
II. c. Pierce, Druggist.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-11-19
pangS.

You can't afford to risk your life by allow
ing cough 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 it as specific for grippe. 1t is
an infallible remedy for Group. Children like
it and mothers endorse it. II. c. Pierce, Z E.
French, H. S. Webster, @. w. Russell.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-11-19

Laos, in Cochin China, is. according
to DR.. LefevEe, a village of out and out
fools or lunatics. A common form OF
mania with them is to believe they
have buffalo in the stomach. Hope
less cases Of this delusion, or "pipop,"
rs they are called, are thrown into the
water and if they save themselves are
accounted free from the possession.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-11-19
.E2 Cd On,

Both makers and circulators of counterfeits
commit fraud. Honest men will not deceive
you into buying worthless counterfeits of
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. The original
is infa linle for curing piles, sores, eczema
and all skin diseases. H. G. Pierce r. E.
French. H S. Webster. G. w. Russell.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-11-19

To remove a troublesome corn or bunion:
First soak the corn or bunion in warm water
to soften it, then pare it down closely as
possible without drawing blood and apply
Chamberlain's Pain Balm twice daily; rub
bling vigorouily for five minutes at each APP
plication. A corn plaster should be worn for
few days to protect 1T from the shoe. AS a
general liniment for sprains, bruises, lame
ness and rheumatism, Pain Balm is unequal
ed. For fale by E. w. Barron, Druggist.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-11-19
GREAT LUCK OF AN EDITOR.

''For two years all efforts to cure Eczema in
the palms of my hands failed,'' writes Editor
H. N. Lester, of Syracuse, Kan, "then was
wholly cured by Bucklen's Arnica Salve." It's
the worlds best for Eruptions, Sores and all
skin diseases. Only 25c at H. G. Pierce's.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-03

In order to accommodate the large ;hrongs who
will visit River View on the Fourth Capt. +. s
Randall las arranged special schedule for his
boats, so that all visit the resort and re-
turn in comfort. River View is one OF the most
delightful places about Washington to spend the
Fourth. Time does not hang heavily on ones
hands there, for the many ADJUSTMENTS OF the
resort constantly afford changes for enjoy
ment. Those who have shot the chute" know
what pleasure ii is. and those who have not
look forward to doing with pleasure. TIE
the little ones. Besides these there dozens
Of other amusements scattered about the View
grounds, and there will be dancing all day and
evening. The steamers Samuel ]. Prntz and
Estelle RAJ dali will make four trips leaving here
at 10 a. NJ, 2:45, 4:I5, and 6:45 p. M. and five
trips homeward will be made.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-03
Identified ms Andrew j. Miles.

Friends yesterday identified the remains
OF the aged man who died al the Elmer
gency Hospital Sunday night from injuries
sustained by being struck by an engine
OF the Chesapeake Beach Railway at
Pushaw, near the Beach, that afternoon.
They were those of Andrew j. Miles. no
was employed as farm hand near Owings
Station, Md. The body was taken 10
Maryland last night. An inquest may be
held in Maryland this afternoon, as the
death Of Miles is being investigated by
deputy sheriff of Calvert County.