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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1913-02-12

The play, ''Our Folks" given in the
town hall last evening, the proceeds Of
which are to be used for repairs ON
the M. E. parsonage after paying
expenses amounted to $3.50.
Stella M. Lee. 81 years of age and a
nurse, died in the hospital at Nashua.
N H.. Wednesday. February 5, after
few months illness with tuber-
culosis. She was the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. William Lee of this place
who survive her. as we'll as a sister
Ia years of age, who is attending
school at Newport. Miss Lee was a
young lady of sterling worth and
made many friends who will greatly
miss her. The funeral was held from
the home of Herbert E. Lee on Fri
day, Rev. q. L. Wells officiating.
| News was received last week of the
| death of William Langton Of Honolulu.
Mr.. Langton married Miss Ella White
of this town. A few months ago his
health began to fail and he went to
Los Angeles, Cal, hoping the change
of climate might be beneficial. Mr..
Langton was very prominent bust
ness man in the city where he lived
Mrs. LangtOn has many friends here
!
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
NOTES.
Prayermeeting, Thursday. Feb Is,
7.3O p. m.
Over SIS was received at the Ladies'
Aid supper last Friday
Friday, Feb. ID, Pitt Parker appears
IN hn IO0f TO- &,1x
Sunday. Feb. 16. 1045, union service
in the M. E. church. Albert Laing.
Burlington, speaks in the interests of
the Anti-Saloon league IL M, Bible
school in the Congregational vestry.
7.30 p. m union service in the church
vestry. Address by Rev. G. L. Wells.
A unique social feature has been ia
troduced into the church life by the c.
j., E. society. One person entertains four
! others "a more or less number If
desired) in any way they choose-it
may be supper, drive, snowshee
party, candy pull, anything they wish.
, Those who are entertained pay ten
, cents each and agree to entertain four
others within two weeks. The pro-
/ ceeds go into the treasury of the
, society. This form of entertainment is
called Round Robin" If you are
, invited to "Round Robin" you will
know what is expected of you.
r M E. CHURCH NOTES.
Come to the union Temperance meet
, ing next Sunday morning and hear AL
? bert LANG of Burlington.
Annual business meeting of the
Methodist Brotherhood at the vestry
Thursday evening at O'Clock.
The Epworth League meeting Thurs
, day evening will be held at o'clock.
) Topic: ''The Burdenssof the Strong"
: Leader, G. L. Wells.
sThe Ladies' Aid society will meet at
the home Of Mrs. j. Fl. Cook on Thurs
day Feb. Is. Dinner will be served 1t
noon. A big team will go. from the
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1913-02-12
Saving Work.

Man is lazy animal. and the besi
thing that ever happened In his his
tory was when Adams wife ate the
apple and they both were turned out
of tropical Eden to earn their bread
Lancet.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1913-02-12

The safest way Of not being very
miserable is nat TO expect to be very
happy.-Scbopenhauer.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-13
LADIES PLAN 4
 BIG MOOSE DANCE
Have Had Moose Hall Completely
 at Midnight.

As a preliminary to the holidays the ladies of the Moose have taken possession of the Moose hall to give a rousing good time to all their friends this evening.
 Woman-like, they marshaled all their forces, each with broom and mop, and since last Monday have been very busy cleaning and scouring-hot de- tail has been missed-so that now the entire hall and club room shine like a pocketpiece.
 As to the eats on this occasion; we'll, the ladies are keeping that sec ret to themselves, and evidently in. tend to spring surprise. It will no doubt be something extra, as they have been untiring in their efforts. The Valdez orchestra will furnish the music tonight That a large attend ance is expected is evident from the number of tables provided both for cards and good cheer Mrs. William Morton, Mrs. E. G. Ames and Mrs. Fred. Butterworth compose the committee in charge of the dance.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-13
JOB TOO BIG
 F0R BURNSIDE
Cableship Has Been at Break Since Tuesday, But Are Unable to
 Mend the Cable.

Master Electrician Stocker of the local cable office, remained up until 3 a. III. this morning, hoping to re- ceive word from the Burnside that they were about to make the last splice in the broken cable, but-he was disappointed.
 By wireless the ship had informed the local cable off 'ce that they had picked up the Sitka end and had made the splice at that end, but were un- able, in the darkness, and because of a binding snow storm to locate the buoy, to which had been fastened the Valdez end of the cable.
 No word has been received today from the ship and is believed that the storm is so bad that they have en forced let go of the Stka end and are riding out the blow, and will wait for calmer sea before the break can be mended.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-13

The matinee given this afternoon by MT. and Mrs. Erickson, the new lyweds, was a treat to the children who crowde dthe Orpheum. Manager Pinkus arranged for a swell program and the kids" desire some Valdez people to get married next week so that they can have another treat.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-13

If your neighbor is more prosperous than you, let him prosper. Don't grunt, growl, grumble. Say good word for him and let it go at that. Don't be knocker. Your turn will come. If you see that the town is moving along nicely, feel good about it. Help things along, shove lit tie. Don't stand around like chilly old cadaver. Don't waste your time feeling sore because some fellow has a little more sand and sense than you have Do little hustling your- self-Ex
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-13
Hospital of the Good Samaritan.

For $6.OU we will give you ticket entitling you to hospital service and care for any eight weeks out of the year from date of your ticket. when incapacitated by injury or sickness. See w. II. Ziegler.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-13

The Valdez Moose Lodge will serve a nome dinner" on Christmas day at D. m. sharp to it's members and their families and to any friends whom they would like to entertain on that day or evening. Tickets $1.25 each. For sale at Hunts. Kindly make reservations man of committee. k21
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-13

Fresh eastern oysters at the Val deg Cafe. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-13

Suits pressed for $1.00 at Silver mans, the tailor. Telephone 198.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-13

Get your wife or girl set of furs at Blum's.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-13

Buy one of the nifty combination dez Drug Store.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-13

POSITION wanted by experienced woman as camp cook. Inquire at the prospector office
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-13

Fresh Seal shipped oysters on ev' cry boat for Frye-Bruhn Co.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-13

Hubby, don't forget to buy me one of the pretty Parisian Ivory Toilet Sets at the Valdez Drug Co.-Wifey.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-13

. FOR RENT-Horse and cutter; set
 Charley Johnson at the Alameda.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-13
LOCAL BREViTIEs.

Fresh eastern oysters at the Val deg Cafe. If
 Fresh Seal shipped oysters on ev. cry boat for Frye-Bruhn Co. | Suits pressed for $100 at Silver mans. the tailor. Telephone 19S. FOR RENT-Horse and cutter; see Charley Johnson at the Alameda. The Valdez Drug Co. has an elegant stock of Hammered Brass Ornaments. | The Valdez Electric Co., sells Mazda lamps. Telephone 57. Suits pressed for $1.OO at Silver mans, the tailor. Telephone 19S. Beds, rooms and lodging at the Ala meda Charles Johnson, proprietor.
 Fresh Seal shipped oysters on ev' cry boat for Frye-Bruhn Co. i
 Riddles Christmas chairs and rock CTS at Rudolph's.
 l See the exquisite Parisian Ivory Toilet Articles at the Valdez Drug Company's store.
 Sewing Macnlne tor Sale-Your choice of White or Singer machine; both in frst-class condition; drop heads; for $2O00. Call at Mrs. St. Marie's. If
 We have cigars in Christmas pack ages. Valdez Drug Store.
 S. Blum X Co. are showing the largest line of Xmax goods in town.
 A very complete line of Xmas Art Leather Goods is shown at the Val deg Drug Store.
 S. Blum & Co. are sole agents for Hart Schaffner X Marx fine suits.
 Chinese Chop Suey and Noodles at the Valdez Cafe, after p. m. If l Don't forget the old-fashioned Moose dance Saturday night; ladies of the Moose in charge. Card tables l good eats, homemade ice cream. Ev- erybody turn out for a good time.
 Nothing more appropriate than box of Lowney's dainty candies as Christmas gift Valdez Drug Store.
 Fine watch and iewelry repairing all work guaranteed. H. " Hern don, with Owl Drug Co.
 Hubby, don't forget to buy me one of the pretty Parisian Ivory Toilet Sets at the Valdez Drug Co.-Wifey.
 Buy one of the nifty combination | purse ana cara cases at lHe Val dez Drug Store.
 POSITION wanted by experienced woman as camp cook Inquire at the prospector office
 The Valdez Moose Lodge will serve a nome dinner" on Christmas day at 4 D. m. sharp to it's members and their families and to any friends whom they would like to entertain on that day or evening. Tickets $1.25 each. For sale at Hunts. Kindly make reservations by December 23rd. w. E. Lee, chair man of committee. k21
 If your neighbor is more prosperous than you, let him prosper. Don't grunt, growl, grumble. Say good word for him and let it go at that. Don't be knocker Your turn will come. If you see that the town is moving along nicely, feel good about it. Help things along, shove lit tle Don't stand around like chilly old cadaver. Don't waste your time | e~l 1
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-13

Fine watch and iewelry repairing all work guaranteed, H. V, Hern- don, vita Owl Drug Co.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-13

The Valdez Drug Co. has an elegan stock of Hammered Brass Ornaments
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-13

Nothing more appropriate than a box of Lowney's dainty candies as a Christmas gift. Valdez Drug Store
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-13

Chinese Chop Suey and Noodles al the Valdez Cafe, after z p. m. t1
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-13

Don't forget the old-fashioned Moose dance Saturday night; ladies' of the Moose in charge. Card tables for those not dancing. Good music, good eats, homemade ice cream Ev- erybody turn out for a good time.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1913-06-20

railroad. The station is fifteen miles
east of Vicksburg and thirty-fve miles
west of Jackson.
On the morning of the 18th the divi
sions Of Bowen. which had been at
Grand Gulf when Porter's ships bonn
barded that point. and the divisions of
General q. l.. Stevenson and General
W. W. Loring were together at Ed
wards Station. At that date Grants
main force was within ten miles of the
station and southeast of it. Instead of
turning north Grant moved on to Jack
son.
When Grant made his calculations
about the strength of the Confederates
at Jackson there was no hostile force
there worth mentioning. However, as
soon as the meaning Of Grants move
ment became known to the Confeder-
ate authorities two brigades from
South Carolina and two from Port
Hudson were rushed to that point. and
General Joseph E. Johnston hurried
there to take command These four
brigades numbered about 10000 men.
Capture of Jackson.
After night of pouring rain the
roads at some places were covered
with water to the depth of foot. The
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1913-06-20
THE "ANGRY" TREE.

In Idaho these exists a species of
the acacia tree which is entitled to
be classed as one of the wonders of
plant life. This tree attains the
height of about eight feet. When
full grown it closes it's leaves toge-
Their in coils each day at sunset and
curls it's twigs to the shape of pig
tails.
When the tree has thus settled it.
self for the nights sleep it is said
that If touched it will flutter as If
agitated or impatient at the distur-
bance. The oftener, it is averred the
foliage is molested, the more violent
will become the shaking of the bran
ches. Finally it is further alleged,
If the shaking be continued the tree
will at length emit nauseating Cd
or quite sufficient to induce a head
ache in the case of the person dis
turbing the tree.
In Idaho it is called the "angry
tree" and it is said that it was dis
covered by men who, on making
camp for the night, placed one end
Of a canvas covering over one end
of the sensitive bushes, using it for
support. Immediately the tree be-
gan to jerk its branches sharpely.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1913-06-20
NEW RESERVOIR FILLED

RICHFIELD = Almost 400 people
from Gooding ,Shoshone, Dietrich,
and Richfield attended the excursion
to Magic reservoir, the supply for the
Idaho Irrigation company, projects
Friday. The day was ideal, clear and
beautiful for sightseeing. Automo-
| biles met the train at the Big Wood
river bridge, a mile from the dam,
and carried the women and children
to the dam. The route was along the
magnificent chasm of Big Wood river
up over rocky point 200 feet higher
than the dam giving wonderful view
of the great lake, IL miles long, i'm
pounding waters for irrigation. Lunch
was served at noon. The company
had a large force to look after the
wants of the guests. Motor boats
were busy all day carrying passengers
out over the beautiful lake.
Fishing is Good.
Many guests took fishing tackle to
try the famous trout fishing in the
rifles below the dam. Many fine fish
were taken two trout weighing four
pounds each and others smaller. This
is said to be one of the finest trout
pools in the state for big fish. The
company maintains guest house at
the dam, which was thrown open to
the guests. Excellent service of ev-
cry kind was provided the visitors.
This was the first time most of the
visitors had ever seen the dam, the
source of water for irrigating all Of
the company tracts that support the
towns of Shoshone, Gooding, Rich
field and Dietrich.
The dam is the highest gravity
earth dam in the world, 142 feet
high, 1872 feet up and down stream,
1900 feet long, it has 400-foot spill
way for flood waters. The water is
now 119 feet deep and is within
about six feet of the level of the spill
way. The. tunnel for water control
Is 760 feet long, 12x12 feet in size.
Water is stored in the reservoir above
the dam, taken out for irrigation pur
poses by two diversion dams, three
and seven miles below into the Rich
field and north Gooding main canals.
The reservoir is not quite full owing
expected to fill about July l.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1913-06-20

Federals under Sherman and McPher
son advanced at 10 o'clock a. M, May
IA, on roads defended by the brigades
Of General W. Fl. IT, Walker and Gen
eral Gregg. These generals were or.
dered to dispute the advance Of the
enemy long enough to enable Johnston
to remove from Jackson some valuable
army stores to safe distance by rail
Behind some slight intrenchments
which commanded the approaches to
Jackson the men of Walker and Gregg
offered resistance which held the Fed
erals in check for several hours. Nc
Pherson attacked along the railroad.
which runs due east and west His
opponents. under Walker. occupied a
strong position on the crest of semi
circular ridge. On each flank of the
line there were woods, and the ground
in front sloped toward the Federal line.
terminating about mile from the
Confederate guns In DOGGY field
through which coursed deep stream.
Walkers artillery had range upon a
bridge which crossed this creek. Rain
delayed McPherson's movements. but
about II o'clock his skirmlshers tried
to cross the creek end failed A charge
was at once ordered, and General NJ.
M. Crocker's division at one dash cross
ed the creek and started In magnificent
line up the slope. all the way under fire
Of the guns on the crest.
Seeing that the Federals were IRE
sistible, the Confederates retreated to
the cover Of another line of guns post
ed close to the town. Crocker's men
arrived at this line, on the heels Of the
retreating foe, in some disorder. The
Confederates, however. did not wait
for them to reform for second charge.
but retired hastily northward.
Grant In the Mississippi Statehouse.
Sherman's line. moving from the
southwest and south, had an easy task
in disposing of Gregg's troops, who
were posted in breastworks, with
battery commanding the bridge ap-
proach Grant was with Sherman.
With little effort the passage Of the
stream was forced, but both Sherman
and Grant were reluctant to order a
charge To them Gregg's line looked
formidable.
After some main maneuvering Grant
directed Sherman to send whole d.
vision far to the right of the Confed.
crate line to reconnoiter the position.
This force, under General J. NJ, Tuttle
from view, and, not return.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1913-06-20
By Capt. GEORGE L. K,Lr1ER. Late U. sv

By Capt. GEORGE L. KiLr1ER, Late U. s. v
~ URlNG the third week in May
fifty years ago four battles
~ were fought for the control OF
Vcksburg. Every one of the
series ended in the defeat of the Con
federate defenders of the stronghold
The activities of the movement to at.
tack Vicksburg in the rear had begun
Oh April 20 when Admiral Porter's
fleet of ironclad warships bombarded
the Confederate position at Grand
Gulf, on the east side of the Mississip-
pi river, about twenty miles below
Vicksburg.
In 1863 Grand Gulf was an insignifi-
cant village which had grown up
around the river terminus Of a railway
running inland to Port Gibson. 1t was
near the mouth of the Big Black river,
which is navigable for several miles
and runs directly in the rear of vicks-
burg l'orters naval guns were IN.
able to drive the Confederate troops
out of the earthworks which they had
constructed on the bluff close to the
river and the village.
General q. S. Grant. the Federal
commander, had decided upon using
Grand Gulf as a base for his opera
tons east of the Mississippi and Of
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1913-06-20

Vicksburg. After the failure of the
ships to silence the enemy's batteries
on the bluff the ironclads dropped
down the river under cover of night
conveying feet of transports loaded
with troops and supplies. Landing
at Bruinsburg. nine miles below Grand
Gulf. a force of 10000 Federals. com.
manded by General j. A. McClernand
and General J. B Mcpherson. began
to march inland toward Port Gibson.
Confederates Abandon Grand Gulf.
Alarmed by the bombardment Of
Grand Gulf on the Goth. the Confeder.
ates had rushed troops to the vicini-
ty and attempted to stem the advance
Of McClernand's men toward Port
Gibson Fighting took place between
the Federals and General J. s.
Bowen's Confederates. and on May 2
Port Gibson and Grand Gulf were In
the possession Of Grant, the Confeder-
ates having abandoned both points.
The Federals were on solid ground
in strong force. General W. T. Sher-
man reached the front with 10000 men,
and the army of 10000 strong set out
for Jackson. which is fifty miles east
Of Vicksbnrg and connected with It by
railroad. The Confederates in the i'm
mediate region numbered probably 49,
600 men.
On May IL McClernand with the ad-
vance guard led the march in a north.
easterly course toward Jackson. At a
stream known as Fourteen Mile creek
he encountered the Confederates and
drove them off after sharp skirmish
The same day General John A. Logan's
division Of McPherson's corps encoun-
tered the Confederate brigade com
manded by General John Gregg at Ray
mond, twenty miles from Jackson by
the roads used in advancing Gregg
made stubborn fight and held Off su-
perior numbers two or three hours
Logan was REINFORCED, and Gregg beat
a retreat toward Jackson.
The Confederate defense of Jackson
caused Grant to believe that his enemy
was strong in numbers at that point.
In this he erred, because Gregg only
happened to be marching through the
region, having come up from Port Hud.
son, down the Mississippi, on an urgent
call to proceed to Jackson. The fact
was that the Confederate commander
Of the vicksburg defenses, General J,
Q. Pemberton, had decided to concen.
trate his forces at Edwards Station, on
the line of the vicksburg and Jackson
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1913-06-20

The motion continued, with increas-
ing nervousness until at last there
came sickening odor that drove the
tired campers to a more friendly To-
cation.
Curiosity prompted an investiga-
ton One of the angry trees was dug
up and thrown to one side. Imme-
diately upon being removed from the
ground it Is said that the tree open
ed it's leaves, it's twigs lost their pig
tails, and for something over an hour
and a half the outraged branches
showed their indignation by SER
les of quakings that grew weaker and
weaker until the foliage had become
limp and weathered.- Exchange
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1913-06-20
YOUR JULY TAX DUE

The second installment of taxes are
due on the goth of June, and those
who took advantage of the privile.
ge of paying on the installment plan
will now have chance to see how
much easier it is to have the exten
sion of time for six months for half
of 1t.
Under the old law the whole pay
ment would have been due the first
of last January, and the money would
have been lying idle in the treasury
durin gthat period.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1913-06-20
PRESIDENT DIAZ IN FRANCE.

I :, PARIS-Porfirio Diaz, ex-presi-
dent of Mexico feels the call of home
and longs for the time when he can
return to tranquil country.
The voluntary exile enjoyed his
months in Egypt; the visit to Rome
was interesting and his stay in Nice
would have been agreeable had not
every mail brought letters and news
papers describing the distress and
disturbance in Mexico, from Italy the
former president and Sonora Diaz
came to Paris and they are now liv-
ing pleasant rooming apartment
near the Arc de Triomphe, with a
small staff, Diaz has a secretary and
valet, and his wife maid.
Have Many Callers.
They drive out every day in their
own motor Senior Limantour, Diaz's
former minister of finance, lives
few doors away and often looks in
to see him, and Senior Delanda, ex-
minister to France calls frequently
A good many Mexicans living in Paris
or travelling call on the retired presi-
dent and depore his absence from
Mexico. Whenever Diaz says any
thing on this subject however 1t is
to declare that he will not go back
until the country is quiet and in the
hands of a stable government This
he belives soon will be the case. and
he has even mentioned the late sum-
mer or early fall as the time when he
could possibly go home to a peaceful
old age.
Although seemingly quite well,
Diaz does not today give the impress
sion of man who could ever again
enter active affairs. While strong
for his 50 years, his hands tremble
and he is easily tired. Paris the asy-
lum of fugitive presidents and exiled
kings, affords him few amusements,
the days pass in hope of an early re-
turn home. Nevertheless, Diaz has
a living interest in public events.
He is punctilious in replying prompt
ly to all letters, and he receives all
callers who have the least claim upon
him with pleasant cordiality.
The reputation of no public man
Or woman can be considered safe
during the present craze for writing
memoirs. Neither princesses nor do
nestle servants can refrain from put
ing pen to paper if offered the
slightest pretext. A local newspaper
declares that the French prime min
ster, when engaging a valet recent
y, made the latter sign a formidable
contract in which it was provided that
n case the valet should ever think
If writing his memoirs, he undertook
70 pass over his silence in his time
spent in the Barthou household.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1913-06-20
The War Fifty Years Ago.

Rapid Campaign Against Vicksbure- Securing
Landing For Troops and Supplies on the East Bank
of the Mississippi General Grant Marches His Army
lnland-Three Battles Fought In Week---Jackson.
the State Capital Occupied by Federas- -Confeder-
ates Offer Strong Resistance, but Are Outnumbered
on the Field-Final Retreat to Fortifications East
of Vicksburg With Federals In Pursuit.