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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1913-03-12
Highest and Lowest Points in the World.

The maxium difference in elevation
of land in the United States is IA, TIT
feet, according to the United States
Geological Survey. Mount Whitney,
the highest point. is IA. sol feet above
| sea level, and point in Death Valley
is 276 feet below sea level. These
two points, which are both in Cali
! fornia. are less than 80 miles apart.
This difference is small, however, as
impaired with the figures for Asia.
q mt Everest rises 29,OO2 feet above
sfo- level, total difference in land
'ea s of 30,292 feet. Mount Ever
1elgM never been climbed.
~ III .ie's latest ocean depth yet found
is 80, O8S f. of Mindanao in the I Phi u
ol cne i1 3Iaa \. The ocean bottom at
lpplhe !s1alA lerefore more than 11a
miles mile p below the 7u mint Of Mount 1o Ev;
crest. The difre. renfe IN t ne land
heights in Europe is "0oo' ho'0 600 ieec
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1913-03-12
RUN CARS FOR PATRONS
Loan Sharks Find Way to Avoid Dis
trict of Columbia Law

Washington, March 10.-Loan
sharks. driven out of the national
capital by the drastic terms OF bill
passed by the last congress, have not
emily established Offices at the Vir-
ginia end of the long bridge which
connects the District of Columbia with
the Old Dominion, but have organized
q free automobile service from WASH
mgton for intending borrowers.
The motor cars cruise about the
broad avenues of the capital and pick
ND the financially embarrassed ones
and carry them outside the jlrisdic-
ton Ct the law for their transactions.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1913-03-12

A number of towns in the state
think they may have to call extra
town meetings to raise additional tax
es to cover town expenses, so much
meeting on account of the change in
the tax rate. More reduction was made
than is probably warranted. But of
course the town officers will get all the
kick another year if the town comes
cut in debt.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1913-03-12
PROBATE COURTS

Special sessions Of the Probate Court for the
District of Orleans Will be held at the office
of +. W. Baldwin, in Barton, on the second
Friday OF each month, and in the forenoon
only of the fourth Friday of each month;
and at the office of Black d Stoddard in Or
leans, in the afternoon of the fourth Friday
of each month. Parties desiring to transact
Probate business at Barton or Orleans are
that he may take the necessary papers,
The Probate Office at Newport will be open
for the transaction of business every day,
except Sundays and holidays; but it is de-
sirable, as far as possible, that those coming
from distance, make special appointments
with the court in advance, either by phone
or letter.
RUFUS w. SPEAR, Judge.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1913-03-12
In speaking of Gnoton's vote .

cense the Times of that place says :,
No-license people rested secure, :
pecting the usual large majority OF yA
votes would be maintained. This leth- i
argy and lack of interest is the whole
cause for Groton's voting license. !
The license element was active and
had been doing their work quietly,
knowing their only hope of winning
rested in the inaction of the no-license
people.
The fact that Groton is the first
town in Caledonia county to vote Ii
sense since the present law has been
in force hits our good people hard
blow. Caledonia county has hereto
fore been banner county on the ques-
ton of temperance and the black
mark made by Groton's vote Tuesday
not only tells against the town but the
county in general.
All life is a warfare Of good against
evil and the fiercer the battle, the
greater the victory. The only ray of
sunshine in tbs action of the town is,
that the no license people will prepare
for the fray and when the battle Of bal
lots again comes around meet thel1
common enemy with greater activity
and determination to VIM
It's the same old story of apathy ant
self assurance of the really good mean
ing people of community who shirl
the responsibility and duty of voting
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1913-03-12
PROBATE COURT.

Louise o Green estate, Derby
Will proved. Lewis J. Pentecost ap-
pointed executor. D. w. Davis and
.. M. Carpenter appointed appraisers
and commissioners.
Sylvester Drown estate, Newport.
Administrator makes application for
license to sell real estate. Referred
to March II, 1913.
Leon Ladue estate, Troy. Admins
traitors inventory returned.
Mary L. Fuller estate, Derby. Ex-
ecutor's inventory returned.
Edwin S. Stratton estate, Crafts
bury. Commissioners report re-
turned.
Chester Facto estate, Barton. Adj
mlnistrator presents his account. Re-
ferred to Newport, March "a, 1913.
Gavin Shanks estate, Farnham. P.
O., to wit, Derby. w. S. Robbins ap-
pointed administrator with will an
nexed. Harry A. Black and A. B.
Cobleigh appointed appraisers and
commissioners.
Charles B. Ewens estate, Charles
ton. Appraisers inventory returned.
John S. Pike estate, Troy. License
granted to sell real estate
E. o. Ranney estate Barton. Will
proved. Sarah E. Ranney appointed
executrix. Jerre Marston and F. c..
Brown appointed appraisers and COM
missioners.
Laurestine B. Grout estate, Derby.
Barton F. Grout appointed administra-
| tor. George O. Burton and M. A. AID.
ans appointed appraisers and commits.
| sioners.
Sylvester Drown estate, Newport.
Appraisers inventory returned.
Sanford E. Burr estate, Derby. APP
praisers' inventory returned.
Charles Jacobs estate, Newport
Administrator inventory returned.
Philip j. Miles estate, Charleston
Administrator inventory returned.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1913-03-12
Only Unwise
People Tolerate
CATARRAH

Here is a sure way to get rid of
Catarrb; hawking, snuf1ng and all
misery caused by the Catarrh germs
Get HYOMEI outfit today, follow
the instructions and breathe five
times day deep into your lungs the
germ killing air through the little
inhaler.
At night just before going to bed
use the vapor treatment as directed.
This treatment is prescribed by the
best Catarrh Specialists in America
and Europe to destroy Catarrh germs.
Booths HYOMEI- is Australian
Eucalyptus and other splendid anti
septics. A complete outfit which in
cludes inhaler is $1.O0; separate bot
ties, if the first doessnot entirely cure
can be obtained for 80 cents, and
money back from F. =. Pierce if you
are dissatisfied. Just breathe it = no
stomach dosing.
| Sold and guaranteed jim Orleans by
| F. j. Kinney.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1913-03-12

The more you hear the general pub
lie talk about the new tax law the
harder they swat it. The Barre Times
says that increasing roar is the noise
created by the storm of protest against
it, and one paper predicts that spe-
sial session Of the legislature will be
sailed before another listing time to
repeal the law that took five months to
make. Well, we'll all know more
about it in another year. Let's not get
excited.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1913-03-12

We notice the advertisement of one
Vermont Trust company which says
they have money to loan on real estate
at per cent and that after July l all
real estate loans now on their books
will be reduced to per cent
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1913-03-12

Some people seem to lament the fact
that by the adoption of the amendment
On March 4, making our gubernatorial
election with that of the other states.
Vermont will lose its reputation as a
political index on presidential years
Shucks! A good time to quit is before
we begin to tell them false tales.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1913-03-12

Congratulations to Newport on re-
naming as the head of customs dis
trict. These things all mean some
thing to town.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1913-03-12
New Work Opens } "'"'e' StrSet

New York, March IL Inc hrst
tunnel street in this city, ana SO Tar
as known the first in the w. rid, has
opened to traffic. The street Is lou
feet long and was dug under <fort
George hill, near the northern tip OF
Manhattan island.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1913-03-12

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree to
refund the money on a so cent bottle OF
Green's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to
cure your cough or cold. WealsO guarantee
a - cent bottle to be satisfactory or money
refunded.
Fred ID. Pierce, Barton
A. O. Austin, Orleans
II. NJ. COWles,. Albany
e. w. Barron Co. Barton
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1913-03-12
WHAT THE PAPERS SAY.
Air Man Went Up.

A St. Johnsbury aeronaut went up
the other day. Liabilities, $4,000; as
sets. nothing.-Randolph Herald and
News.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1913-03-12

There are no flies on the new Brat
tleboro Daily Reformer.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1913-03-12

Louise o Green estate, Derby
Will proved. Lewis J. Pentecost ap-
pointed executor. D. w. Davis and
o. M. Carpenter appointed appraisers
and commissioners.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1913-03-12

Gov. Fletcher has appointed Dewey
T. Hanley of Essex Junction, assistant
to Auditor H. T. Graham as state
purchasing agent for two years.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-19
Death of Dr.. Otis,
A HALF CENTURY
 OF MARRIED LIFE. MT. and Mrs. Joseph B. Neale Had Family Reunion at New London.

MT. and Mrs. Joseph B. Neale of New London, rounded out fifty years of married life Friday. The event was made the occasion of a happy family reunion at the home of their daugh- ter, Mrs. Herbert E. Warner in Rich ards street. All day they received the felicitations of a host of friends who called to express their congratulations In the afternoon at o'clock a recep- tion was held for their relatives and numerous friends, and continued until o'clock at night.
 MT. and Mrs. Neale were married in New London April IS, 1883, by Rev. S. B. Grant, pastor of the Huntington Street Baptist church. The ceremony took place at the parsonage ard was a very quiet affair. The couple were unattended. MT Neale is the son of the late MT. and Mrs. Joseph B. Neale. Mrs. Neale was Miss Anna Mary An dre, daughter of the late MT. and Mrs. Peter Andre and both were born in New London. Mir Neale is 71 years age and Mrs. Nea1e is three years his senior.
 The older inhabitants of the city re- member MT. Neale as a whaler. Among the younger inhabitants he is best known as a merchant, conduct ing a meat market and grocery store for about thirty years.
 Six children were born to MT. and Mrs. Neale five of whom are living They are Mrs. Charles E. Merritt of Groton, George A. NeaIe of Rensselaer,, N. Y, and Mrs. Herbeft E. Warner, Mrs Isaac Dawson and Miss Daisy Neale of New London. There are Is grandchildren and ten great grand children.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-19
ABBE ENGINEERING co.
 OPEN NEW LABORATORY Company of Which Howard C. Russ is
 Treasurer is Growing.

The Abbe Engineering company of New York city, manufacturers of pull Verizing and grinding machinery vac ulm pmpS and pressure blowers, owing to increasing business, have found it necessary to open an additional test and crushing of samples submitted by ospective customers. The Abbe En- glneerlng company have had a testing laboratory for the past ten years, maintained at great expense but this new laboratory has been more thor cughly equipped and the machines much more geously arranged. The new addition occupies the entire ground floor of corner building in Brooklyn, N. Y. The laboratory is equipped with pebble mills of various sizes, Max mills, cutters. crushers Excelsior mills, vacuum pumps and pressure blowers
 Howard c. Russ. formerly of Nor w1ch, is treasurer and director of the Aboe Engineering company. MT. Russ is also secretary treasurer and direc- ana pressure blower manufac turers Brooklyn. N. Y.
 The primary object of the laboratory mentioned is. of course, to obtain a more thorough mad tactical know ledge of the particular material to be tested for customers, so that recom- mendatlons for machines are based on facts and saot on guesswork Beside this laboratory they also have hum so that in good many cases it is not necessary to test a sample for the prospective buyer
 In addition to the foregoing. the Abbe Engineering company have elab- crate display rooms in New York
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-19
SHORT CALENDAR SESSION
 OF SUPERIOR COURT. Receivers Account Allowed-Adminis- tratrix Gets Order for Bankbook Balances

Or the twelve matters on the motion list at the short calendar session of the superior court here Friday all but three were either postponed or went off the calendar. Court came in at 10 Hams on the bench.
 In William N. Ware Vs Ware & Bel Iamy, Inc, May Boyer's- receivers ac- count was accepted The sums of s25 legal papers in the case. Attorney Hull appeared for the receiver There are yet s1.500 in uncollected claims Which are to be advertised for sale to the highest bidder.
 Judgment was given by the court in Laura McCann, administratrix, vs. Savings bank of New London. by which the bank is directed to pay to the adrninistratrfx the sum of S12e352 on each of three bankbooks, which it was shown by dispositions and aff1dav- It's represented deposits of $1 900 each made by Jacob w. Burton. who died in Providence June 10, 1910. The plain tiff is adm inistratrix of his estate It was shown that when he deposited in the bank he did so once under the name of Jacob w. Burton, once under the name of John w. Baker and once as John Baker trustee.
 One of the dispositions was from John F. Burton of Somerville. Mass. brother of the deceased. He stated that the several names were ones by which his brother was well known By the accretions of interest, each s1,000 deposit has new grown to $1,29352
 In J. Hull Browning, administrator, vs. John w. Hull and others, three mo- tions were granted one for leave to Citizens Savings and Trust company. administration, be made q party de- fendant, and the third that Florence Yates be joined as party defendant
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-19

Warren B. Johnson was appointed her guardian ad litem.
 The following matters were postpon- ed. Eugene Gibson vs. Helen Park Gib- son, allowance to defend; Leolin A. Comstock and others vs. Peoples Coal company, orders approving receivers statement and account; and the same in John B. Carleton and others Vs. Pennsylvania Coal company; John F. Craney vs John Donovan, bonds for prosecution and motion for more spe- and others vs. Peoples Coal company, order for the payment of claims; Gen. tral Vermont Transportation company vs. City of New London. appeal from board of relief and assessors.
 These two matters went off the call endar: T. G. Stuart vs. Charles D. No5 es, administrator, non-suit for plaintiffs failure to plead; and Jan1es O'Connell vs. Mary Mroiarty, default for failure to plead.
 Gases Assigned.
 The following cases were assigned:
 Tuesday, April 29 (speciaD-Uncas adm, vs. Carrie E. Woodruff, appeal from commissioners; H. Frank Button, admr., vs. Irving s. Button.
 Wednesday, April 23-IIenry w. Baker vs. James O'Connell.
 Thursday, April 24-Lucia M. Fox vs. Daniel P. Fox: {conditionaD John c. Morgan conservator vs. Jessie R. Cook, alias Jessie R. Morgan.
 Tuesday, Aphil 29 peciaI)-Uncas Power company Vs. Rockville Willi- mantle Lighting company.
 Thursday. May 1 (speciaD- Stephen N. Bond and others vs. Samuel T. Lit tlefeId and others.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-19
LONG LITIGATION IN
 FISHERS ISLAND CASE.
Legal Battle Has Been Waged Already
 for Nine Years

Months more of litigation are ex- pected to be added to the nine year legal battle between the state of New York and the estate of Walton Fergu- son. part owner of Fishers Island. The litigation was reopened in Decem- Der, closed again and now the state ct mptroller is planning to begin an
 other fight in the court to decide the valuation for taxation purposes of tie land owned by the estate within the confines of New York on Fishers Isl- and.
 Nine years ago Richard c Morris was chosen an appraiser by the estate and reported the valuations of prop erty. The states appraisers reported valuations far above those of the New Lcndon man. The estate. by advice of counsel, refused to pay the aSSeSSm ent and invited suit, Hardly had the nec- cssary legal action been gotten on the court dockets when the state govern ment of New York would change ad- ministration and the new officials would be months in familiarizing themselves with the case.
 Now two new appraisers have been appointed to act for the state of New York They came to Fishers Island Thursday, looking over the properties of the state. If these report to the comptroller of New York valuations that are satisfactory to the estate the taxes, amounting to many thousands of dollars, will be paid. If the valua tions are not considered fair, the mat ter will go back to the courts. and ultimately it is expected a decision as to the valuations will be made.
 The contention of the Ferguson es- tate has Eeen for years that the valu- ations made by the New York state were based on the prices paid the FergusOns for land for the reservation which is now Fort H. c. Wright. This transa ction showed a phenomenal market for the land and that would never be worth as much is the claim of the estate.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-19

For the north this week fifty years ago nothing would have given greater satisfaction than to learn or the cap | ture of the forts at Charleston and 1 also of the rebel city so that when 1 the news from the front contained in 1 forma ton that the Union fleet of mon 1 itors and ironclads had withdrawn af- | ter a furious bombardment Of the fort, l there was some chagrin expressed that | the Union war vessels had not sailed i up and battered the rebel defense to bits.
 Against such feeling of disappoint- ment, the Bulletin editorially argued for renewed confidence in the monitor | fleet, which it was pointed out had but proved it's invulnerability to the guns of Fort Sumter and the other forts at Charleston since every one of the veS- sells had drawn off in good condition. except the KeolSuk which was sunk. She was not considered of equal de fensive strength with the monitors. It was pointed out that what really caused the withdrawal of the fleet was a chain stretched across the harbor, which the monitors could not fire and had it not been for that there would have been nothing to prevent monitors sailing straight past the forts, regard less of the terrible hail of shot that was poured upon them. It was regard ed as the first real demonstration of strength of a monitor fleet and the greatest confidence was expressed of what would be accomplished when the
 
 ernmnet was building should be in ser vice.
 In 1s6a
 The following are extracts from the Bulletin of April 1883:
 April B, 1S63-From Fortress Mon roe the report Is received that the Steamer Mary Sanford arrived at Moorhead, Friday from off Charleston with information of the attack which commenced at o'clock and lasted
  mile above Sumter where she met with Instructions at which time a terrific 1 firing. was kept up on both sides when ! she received a, shot that passed | her between wind and water, | from which she sunk in eleven hours. 1 The Nahant was within 200 yards of 1 Fort Sumter in the action and received l a shell at the junction of the turret l with the deck which prevented the turret from revolving and rendered her useless for the time. The Ironside received 1o0 shots, sustaining no dam age further than starting few bolts. The rest of fleet is uninjured and haul ed off, the object of the reconnaissance being accomplished, which was to as- certain the locality of the obstructions. Our entire loss was two killed and some iron clads were going to blow up he Keokuk. Besides the sinking of he Keokuk the damag to the ironclads was slight, not more than would re- 1 4ulFe twenty -four hours to Topalr. They all came out of the conflict in lighting trim and able to have con inued the conflict had it been desira- ole.
 Death of pr. Otis
 News has been received of the death If Dr. J. l.. Otis on Friday night at me of the Washington hopitals. He nlisted last summer in the company l aised by captain James B. Colt, for he Fourteenth regiment and at Fred ri i0 nhi md | which has at length terminated his life lis officers commended him as being a 1 Ood soldier. April 14. 1S63-At meeting of the {
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-19
SECURES PHYSICAL DIRECTOR.
. J. Surbeck Coming to New London
 Y. M. c. A. in June.

Conrad l. Surbeck of Branford, Ont, is to come to the New London Y. M. c. A. as physical director
 The association has been without a director since the close of the gym nasium season of 1911-1912, when Prof Clovis Mitchell finished his duties in that capacity. The directors of the association appointed Prof. +. s. Hitchcock, Judge Alfred Colt and General Secretary Charles M. Greene a committee to search for a capable director and Mir. Surbeck was the cEoice.ee
 MT Surbeck is a graduate of the ' M. C. A. Training school at Spring field, where he was prominent in aquatics, hockey, soccer, tennis and track. He was one season playground and swimming instructor for the city Of Springfield. He is p years of age, five feet ten inches in height and weighs 160 pounds.
 MT. Surbeck will arrive June 15 and win supervise the athletic work of the piaygrounds this summer.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-19
Unclaimed Letters.

The list of unclaimed letters at the Norwich, Conn., postoffice for the week ending April 19. 1913. follows: Anna Darlington, Joseph Doopeau, Luigi De Santis, Elizabeth Gilbert. Rose M. Hanley, Charles Hopkins, Jennie Hen son, w. R. Humphrey, Mary Eugenie Lewis, Dimitris Marsionis, Della E. Medbury. Mrs. Walter Osgood, Mrs Mary O'Connen. Fred D. Preston, Hen ry L. Pike. Grace Reynolds. Warren E. SomerS, Blanch Som. Mary Fastest ii Josef Wawsenet, Wate J. Walsh Mrs. Wilmot. A. c. Wilcox. Myrtle L. Wright.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-19
WILL MAKE VISIT TO
 NORWICH SODALlTY.
St. Johns Association of New London
 Will Have Special Car.

St Johns Literary association of New London has accepted the invita- tion of St. Joseph's Sodality of Nor v7ich to be the. guests of the Sodality at Norwich next Monday night for a card and pool tournament. The St. Johns society will come up on a spe- ciaI trolley at 7.15 and return by special trolley
 The invitation was accepted at 8 meeting held Thursday night. At the meeting it was voted to hold a debate at the next meeting on the subject Resolved, That the Panama canal should be free to all shining
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-19
TERRIBLE CONDITIONS
 AT MARIETTA, OHIO. Misery of Flood Sufferers Pictured in Letter to Mrs. D. J. O'ConneiI.

In a letter and views of the flood sent from her friend. Miss Louise G. Haney, of Marietta. O. to Mrs. D. '. O'Connel of this city, she writes as follows: Writing to you can never picture the misery existing ail al ound here. Fortunately. our home as outside the flooded district but We are doino all we can to help those less fortunate than we areo'
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-19
Delegates from Norwich Invited.

The mayor of Norwich has been in vited to appoint five delegates from this city to the fourth American peace congress, which will meet at St. Louis May 1. ? and 8 with representatives of at least 19 nations of the western hemisphere participating.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-19
NORWICH TOWN
Ruth erford H. Snow Carried Three T mes Over Wheel When Caught in Shafting of Drilling Machine.

Friday morning, at 1O.30 o'clock as Rutherford H Snow of Huntington avenue was fixing a belt he was caught in the shafting of the drilling machine and carried three times over the wheel His clothing was torn and he received severe bruises. His assistant, Dewey Woodwork, quickly shut off the power and Mr Snow dropped to the floor. Dr. w. K. Tingley was called. and said it would take day or two to find the extent of the internal injuries.