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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-02-05
FOR
ANNEXATION
C~UBAN-AMERICAN LEAGUE IS
SUES MANIFESTO.
PART OF UNITED STATES
Island Should Have Same indie
pendence and Stability That
State Enjoys.

New York, Feb. 2-The Cuban
American league today issued the fol-
lowing:
To.the Cuban and American people:
The Cuban-American league desires to
say, at this crisis in the affairs Of
Cuba, that any outcome of the late
Cuban revolution and Of the war by
the United States against Spain for
Cuba that does not give Cuba indepen-
dence and stability, the same indepen-
dence and stability that is enjoyed by
New York as a permanent part Of the
American union, is to that extent a
failure, and that any person that does
anything to prevent or delay Il clear
announcemen int of the fact that Cuba
is and will permanently continue a
part Of the United States is an enemy
to the best interests of both coun-
tries. William G. Mcdowell,
President.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-02-05
Betting on q Sure Thing.

A Durham farmer was travelling to
London to consult a lawyer when the
fear struck him that he had left GER
tain important papers behind. He made
a hurried search of his bag.
IF l did leave those papers," he re-
marked, 'I'm a FOOL"
The search proceeded. and a moment
later he said:
81 believe it'll turn out I'm a FOOL"
Just as he was examining the last
bundle of papers he exclaimed:
II believe it'll turn out I'm a fool"
A man on the other side Of the COM
partment lowered his newspaper for a
moment end said. slowly and deliber-
ately:
"Oblige me, sir, by laying a little
money that same way for melon
don Answers.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-02-05
FEEDING A PYTHON.
The Biggest Snake In Captivity Had
to He Forced to Eat.

VnG b1&Se9t snake IN CAPTIVITY E1AO
to He Forced to Eat.
The East Indian python, q feet 6
inches long, the biggest captive snake
in the world, was fed at the geological
gardens Of the Bronx last Friday after
a hard fight. The snake, a female, has
refused to eat voluntarily. In the den
with her are two other pythons; n 20
feet 4 inches and the other % feet 6
inches long. Any n of these snakes
could crush and kill an OK.
Into this der Chief Keeper Snyder
entered. accompanied by two assist
ants. The smallest python, which was
In a water tank, was covered by boards.
and the other was covered after dan
gerous maneuvers by blankets to pre-
vent it from seeing the fight with its
huge companion.
Keeper Snyder threw a blanket over
the head of the biggest python and re-
treated to the small door. There,
awaiting his chance, he grabbed the
hooded monster just behind the head
and jerked it through the opening.
Other keepers were waiting outside,
and as each foot or two of the serpent
was pulled forth they grabbed it in
turn and pulled it farthe: out of the
cage.
While this was being done the two
keepers still in the cage threw them
selves upon the massive moving coils
of the great constructor, and. though in
f, peril of being %inwrapped and crushed.
they successfully guided the squirming
folds toward the exit. When finally
outside in the corridor behind the
cages. it tool the utmost strength of II
men to hold the snake. which weighs
over 200 pounds. In a comparatively
! straight line. though aided by pressing
it against the wall.
Another keeper by the aid of a long
bamboo pole pushed four freshly killed
rabbits down the python's throat. and
the serpent was safely put back in the
cage tail first. A stream of water from
a hose was at once directed into it's
mouth to prevent the snake from dis
gorging it's meal. but to no avail. for
the rabbits were cast forth again.
1t was decided to repeat the opera
IlOu. TOT SHAKES O1 SUCH SlLe are lOO
valuable to be allowed to commit sui
eide by starvation. Again did the keep
ers enter the cage. and after another
struggle worse than the first the oper-
alton vas repeated.
This time. with four fresh rabbits, it
was successful. for the python con-
cluded to retain her repast. When re-
stored to the den. both the other snakes
were in a nervous. ugly mood. and pc.
licemen kept visitors away from the
glass front of the cage.
The 23H foot python. after being fed
in like manner for nearly a year. now
readily eats it's semimonthly meals OF
chickens without persuasion and is
growing in length. girth and avoirdu.
pois. The &c foot 4 inch snake. which
is a male 10 inches in diameter and 225
pounds in weight. will be fed in a few
days. He is the worst customer Of all
to handle.-New York Times.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-02-05
Padded when He Had To.

Padded When He Had To.
This story on Colonel Henry B. Har-
shaw, former treasurer of the state Of
Wisconsin, who died the day before
Christmas. was told by George w.
Peck:
"After he came out of the army he
was fond of hunting, and for ten years
Charles w. Felker, Earl Finch, Judge
Burnell, Gabe Bouck, Oscar Crazy.
Joseph Porter and other good fellows
used to go out with him. Owing to
Harry having lost an arm in the army
they would paddle him all over Lake
Poygan. and he would do the shooting,
and he was a good shot too. After
having INDUCED in this kind of pas
time for about ten years one day a
party of them were out on an eXpedi-
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-02-05
Chance For Americans.

"Here is a chance for American gen.
fus," says Consul Hughes at Coburg IN
a report IT, the state department. call
ing attention to the action of the chem
ical congress at Cassel in offering a
premium for an effectual substitute for
benzinp or for mean of rendering it
less dangerous. The consul says the OBJ
jectionable points in the use of benzlne
are it's high in1ammability and volatil-
ity. thu danger of poisoning the atmos-
,I,.,ro arg.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-02-05
MISSING MAN

Chicago, Feb. ARTHUR Barnard,
paying teller of .Dowies' bank, who
has been missing and about whom
there have been fears of foul play,
walked into the bank today. He said
he had had a disagreement with his
sweetheart, but was now ready to
work.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-02-05
SHORT NEWS STORIES.
a Laugh ON Wales and YOrk-P0d-
died when He Fad Toilet
tins; on u Sure Thing.

Every Christmas the Prince of Wales
gives 70 an old tenant on his Sandrlng-
ham estate a pair OF boots. The mans
feet are just the size OF those OF the
prince. and his royal highness always
tries on the pair Of boots before he
presents them to see if they are a fit.
This adds to the old mans pride in his
gift. Once, some months after the
usual Christmas present had been
made, the prince met the old nan
walking along the road. He had on
the gift boots, which showed palpable
signs of wear, and their forlorn ap-
pearance was added to by the fact that
they had not been BACKED for a long
time. The prince advised him to have
the boots mended and to polish them.
"Ah," replied the man, II never look
at these old boots, dirty and worn as
they are, without thinking Of your
royal highness."
The prince said afterward to the
princess, "a we'll meant compliment, I
dare say, but a very doubtful one"
The Duke of York celebrates Christ.
mas by giving dinners to boys in the
poorer quarters of London. Last year
he was at one of these Christmas
feasts, and, seeing a boy who did not
look happy, he said to him:
"Now, my little man, you do not look
happy. Let me see if we cannot do
something to make you look more
cheerful. Would you like some more
pudding"
EYES," said the boy.
Eyes, what?"
Eyes, if l car get it."
The duke brought the pudding him.
self.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-02-05
Why the Jackies Fled.

Two jackies from the Dolphin were
strolling through the corridors of the
navy department. AS they approached
the model of the cruiser Brooklyn a de-
partment clerk was showing it to some
out of town visitors. The tars over
heard a few remarks like up in the
front part Of the boat" Back Of the
smokestacks" and similar terms any
thing but nautical. This was more
than the jackies could stand. One
grabbed the other, saying:
Lets get out Of here quick. Bill.
That landlubber will be calling, the
hold a cellar next!"
And they fed from the building.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-02-05
ONE sURRENDERS.

London, Feb. IA Pretoria dis
patch announces that Pretorius, Il
of the leading Beers, has surrendered
but he states the Beers r as deter
mined as ever to fight.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-02-05
BURNED.

Cleveland, Feb. 1-Foote, Reed &
Co., wholesale milliners, lost a quar-
ter of a million by fire last night.
The Waterman, named Wilson, is mis-
sing. It is supposed he persisted.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-02-05
E REMAINS MUM.

Havana. Feb. las is customary in
all such cases, the fiscal has visited G.
F. W. Nicely in the Jail with a view to
getting a statement from him, but the
alleged embezzler refused to talk.
acting on the advice Of his counsel.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-02-05
FIEND's EASY PUNISHMENT.

Huntington, W. Va, Feb. WIN.
Gibson was today found guilty Of
numbering his little step-daughter
with a hot poker, at Cattletsburg, KY.
Life sentence was imposed.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-02-05

DYSPEPSIA CAN BE CURED.
By using Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets.
One little Tablet will give immediate re-
lief OF money refunded. Sold in hand
some tin boxes at 25 cts. Chapple Drug
Co.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-02-05
FOR REAR ADMIRAL.

Washington, Feb. 1.-The president
has nominated Captain Mortimer john
sonto be real admiral.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-06-17
No Third Term.

President Mckinley has put quie-
tus to all further talk of his reelection
for a third term by the following
statement:
''Iregret that the suggestion Of
third term has been made. I doubt
whether 1 am called upon to give it
notice but there are now questions of
the gravest Importance before the
administration and country and they
are just where consideration should
not be prejudice in the public mind
by even the suspicion of thought of
a third term. In view therefore of re-
iteration of the suggestion l will
say now once for all, expressing
long settled conviction that not only
am not, but will not be a candidate for
a third term. would not accept the
nomination for it if it were rendered
me. My only ambition is to serve
through my second to the acceptance
of my countrymen whose generous
confidence I SO deeply appreciate aad
then with them to do my duty in the
ranks of private citizenship
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-06-17
1IontDeIier Seminary.

Hon. Alden Speare of Newton Ctr,
Mass, has recently given the Mont
pelier seminary s5OO.OO to apply on
the expenses of the current year.
He also offers to give five thou
sand dollars to apply on an
endowment fund providing certain
stipulated conditions are carried out.
Mr.. Speare attended the seminary
when it was at Newbury and has new
er lost interest in the institution. An
attempt will be made to raise an en-
dowment of $500, ,GOG for the school
and Mr.. Speare's generous offer has
been a source of much encouragement
for those who have the project in
hand
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-06-17
Ex-senator Ross Was Right.

1t is a pleasure to recall at this
time that the recent decision Of the
supreme court in the insular tariff
cases sustains the doctrine advanced
by ex-senator Jonathan Ross of Yer
mont in the United States senate Jan
uary %, 1900, wherein he maintained
in a mastery argument of constitu-
tional law that the constitution did
not ex proprio vigore extend over
Porto Rico and the Philippines.
The keynote of Senator Ross's
speech was to be found in the opening
which he called up for the purpose of
his speech on the 23d. That sentence
read:
"Resolved, That the provisions Of
the constitution do not, unaided by
act of Congress, extend over Porto
Rico andithe Philippine Islands"
Ex-senator Ross's speech was con-
sidered such forceful presentation
of the law as interpreted by the ad-
ministration that it was reprinted in
its entirety and circulated throughout
the country and published beside in
the Republican campaign handbook
for 1900. Now comes an endorsement
of his argument from the most august
tribunal of justice in this hemisphere.
Once more Vermonters are reminded
that Jonathan Ross in his brief career
in the senate left an enduring record
of able service to his country and his
state.-St. AIbans Messenger.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-06-17
BARTON, VERMONT MONDAY JUNE IT, 1901.

custodian. Referred to Newport, June
25th, 1901.
Clarissa E. Hall estate, Newport. G. H.
Flint appointed administrator. J. G. Da-
vison and T. S. Cummings commissioners.
Peter Connal estate, Newport. Commits
sioners' report returned and accepted.
Horace D. Holmes estate, Derby. Last
will presented by D. w. Davis, one of ex-
ecutors named therein for probate. Refer
red to July 1st 1901.
Rev. John M. Dutton estate, Newport.
Executrix settles her account.
Mary E. Keniston estate, Greensboro.
Administrator settles his account. Decree
of distribution made.
Edna L. Drew, minor, Newport. Charles
H. Briggs appointed guardian.
Eben P. Richardson estate Albany. John
F. Richardson appointed administrator.
Edward Gallagher and w. w. Rowell ap-
praisers and commiss toner's.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-06-17
A Serious Charge.

Atlast the opponents of Rev. George
W. Morrow, superintendent of the
State Anti Saloon league, have been
able to bring most serious charge
against him, which they appear to be
pushing with unrelenting fury. In
deed it is understood that Mr.. Morrow
has not attempted to deny the allega-
tions-and even worse he has gone
shamelessly on without attempting to
hide the matter. The crime-as it
appears to be from the view point of
two or three newspapers-in all its
Nervousness, is nothing less than that
Mr.. Morrow, who devotes all his time
to the interests of the league, is actu
ally drawing moderate salary upon
which to live and SUPPORT his family.
This startling discovery may be the
work of the Local Option league or it
may be due to the enterprise of one
or two newspapers. However, that
may be, the fact remains that the
charge has appeared in print. The
next thing may be the discovery that
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-06-17
Capt. Hall Vindicated.

To make complete the vindication
of Capt. Hall of the marines, Secre-
tary Long recommends that he be
brevetted a Major g for distinguished
conduct in the presence of the enemy
at the seige of Pekin from the goth of
June to the 18th of August, 1900"
This looks like long delayed justice
to brave man. 1t reads more like
chapter out of Kipling than an ex-
perience Of the American service that
Capt. Hall owed the charge of coward
ice againet him to the spite of the
garrison whom he had unwittingly
offended d-JOUrndI.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-06-17
The Platt Amendment.

A a meeting of the Cuban constitu-
tional convention last Wednesday the
Platt amendment was accepted by
vote of 16 to IL. The conditional ac-
ceptance which was made at a recent
meeting was refused by the American
administration but the amendment
has now been accepted in full and Gu
ban independence may be said to be
assured,
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-06-17
ORLEANS COUNTY MONITOR.
PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY
W. l. JACOBS
BARTON. VT.
BARTON. VT.

rsrms-wEEN PAID STRICTLY IN ADVANCE
I.50 Y ear.
Keep your subscriptions in advance. Re-
NIT by Post Office Order, Registered Letter
or Draft.
Watch the label on your paper to see u
proper credits are made, and keep your SUB
scriptions IN adVGnce.
In asking for change of address, always
state where your paper is noD sent
Rates of Advertising made known on ap-
lication. All cuts must have metal body
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-06-17
PROBATE COURT.

The following business was transacted
by the probate court during the past week:
Austin DEMO estate, Glover, Will pre-
sented for probate by Chaplin Leonard,
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-06-17
General News Items.
Railway Wreck.

Two freight trains collided at Vestal,
n. Y, June 9th. The shock exploded a
car load of dynamite, killing five men
outright and injuring seven others.
Mine Horror.
An explosion in the Port Royal mine
of the Pittsburg Coal Co., Monday
night may rival the Dunbar horror of
a decade ago. The black damp makes
work impossible, and they have given
up all hope of finding any of the miss
ing alive Sixteen are killed and sew
en- are njured.
Trial of New BattIeship.
The new United States battleship,
Illinois, built by the Newport News
Shipbuilding and Dry Dock company,
was given her official trial over the
government course from Cape Ann to
Boon island Wednesday. All condi-
tions apparently were perfect for
successful test of the big vessel. The
official course over which the Illinois
to fulfil her contract must sustain a
speed of Is knots is 33 knots in length,
to be covered twice. At intervals of
6 and 10 knots government vessels
were stationed to act as markers. The
corrected figures show that the battle
ship Illinois made an average of 1871
knots per hour on her speed trial of 66
knots, breaking all records for Amer
lean battleships and the worlds rec
ord for battleships of her size.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-06-17
Mis-. Mckinley.

The news that Mrs. Mckinley con-
tinues to improve will bring joy not
only to her personal friends but to the
entire nation.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-06-17

some minister of the gospel actually
receives a salary with which to sup
port himself and those dependent up
on him.-NorthtieId Nea0s.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-06-17
State News Items.
Buried Alive.

A five-year- daughter of Felix
Martin of Monkton was buried alive
by the caving in of a sand bank Tues
day afternoon. She was missed about
5 O'Clock in the afternoon and was not
found until about 8 o'clock at night.
Her head was covered by about S
inches of sand.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-06-17
italian SDies in Barre.


About two weeks ago the Italian
consul at New York sent Eugene
Rugoili to Barre to learn, if possible,
something inTregard to the strength
of the anarchists in that city. He
quietly pursued his investigation un-
til Tuesday evening when his identity
was discovered by one Of his country
men.
The intelligence was quickly circu-
lated through the Italian colony that
another spy was in their midst and
excitement ran high in new Italy.
About thirty Italians and socialists
captured Rugoili, took him to the
socialist hall where he was photo
graphed, made to sign certain papers
and was then given until Wednesday
night to get out of the state.
Word was sent to States Attorney
Hoar that the man was imprisoned in
the hall. Mr.. Hoar sent several con-
stables and police to the scene, rescu-
ed RugoiIi, and took him to the States
attorneys office. Mr.. Hoar took
the man to Montpelier and it is not
probable he will return to Barre.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-06-17
O. w. LOCKE,
Barton Landing, w.
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
Estate of Solomon Clough.

The undersigned, having been appointed
by the Hon. Probate Court for the District Of
Orleans, Commissioners, to receive, examine,
and adjust all claims and demands of all per
sons against the estate of Solomon Clough,
late of Irasburg, in said district, deceased,
and all claims exhibited in offset thereto,
hereby give notice that we will meet for the
purposes aforesaid at the Post-Ofiice In
frasburg, the sth day OF July and 27th
gay of November, next, from 10 o'clock
a. m. until 4 O'Clock p. m, each of said days,
and that months from the 27th day of May,
A. d, I9O1, is the time limited by said CouTt
for said creditors to present their claims 40
us for examination and allowance.
Dated At Irasburg, VT, this 10th day OF
June A. D., 1901.
G. ID. BAILEY. lr.-...
24-26 GEO. w. RUSSELL, oomI =
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-06-17
Fireworks !!


Several why you should attend the Celebration at Barton
Celebration
located all
has the best hotels in the
Barton has n
will
will
providing entertainment the visitors
Come early and enjoy the many good things prepared for your en-
teranmen Take the children and plan to stay until the Fireworks
Bring your lunch or you can obtain refreshments on the
Grounds at reasonable rates.
Admission Csc; Children under 12 years. 15c; Teams 25t
Reduced rates B. & M. Railroad.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-06-17
w. L. JACOBS.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

DIR. E. M. NICHOLS, BARTON, VT.
SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO DIS.
~ eases OF the Ear, Nose and Throat, and
Diseases of Children. once Hoursi Tues
days, Thursdays and Saturdays until 11sNQ
and after 300 D, m.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-06-17
End RegimentaI Band
THE MAGENLExS

Americas most artistic and refined
and original double trapeze act eXtant
able feats of dental strength, holding
pounds, on an apparatus by the teeth, '
difficult gymnastic tricks, are without a
Gymnasts.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-06-17

DHYsICIAN AND SURGEON, ALPAN'
Il VT. Office hours until a. m. From J
to and from 2 TO p. m.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-06-17

DIR. r. X. HASTINGS,
DHYsICIAN AND SURGEON, BARTON,
II VT. With DR.. Nichols.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-06-17

PARToN NATIONAL BANK. BUSINESS
D Hours frcm am, to y. m. Every
accommodation extended TO our customers
that is consistent with sound banking. AmOTy
Dawson Pres'ti i. j. Hartman, Caahler.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-02-19
NEW zEALANDER BRAGs OF HIS
COUNTRY.

People in the United States are apt
to believe" an Auckland man now tour
ing this country remarked the other
day, that New Zealand is one of the
out of -the-way places of the world. So
1 suppose it is. so far as distance is
concerned, but we have kept pretty well
up with the times. We have more than
5000 miles of railroad and about all
the modern improvements. 1t will sur
prise you perhaps to learn that New
Zealand is more of a white mans coun-
try than is the United States. There
are about 900 British subjects on the
islands, and not more than 10000 ma
tives. I believe the proportion of ne
groes in the United States is greater
than this. We have one of the most
delightful climates in the world, com
parable only to that of Italy. The near
temperature in the country is 63 de
grees and in winter not lower than as.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-02-19
STATIONERY AND FUEL.

Benjaman Harrison. an ancestor Oh
our ex-President and a signer of the
Declaration of Independence. was fond
of the good things of this life and a
high liver While member OF Inc
First Congress, which met In Phila-
delphia. on one occasion he was Joined
by friend as he left the Congressional
hall Wishing to ask his friend to JON
him in bumper, he took him to a GER
tain place and called for two glasses
of brandy and water. The man u
charge replied that liquors were not in
Icluded in the supplies furnished to Con
gressmen.
| What is it, then. that / see the New
England members come here ant
drink?'
..Molasses and water. which the.
have charged to stationery" was tn
reply.
very WE'LL said Harrison. give m
brandy and water and charge it t
fuel