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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-03-04
Box for Medicine Bottles.

hours, and sometimes they put the
spoon in the one to take next, or they
place one to be taken in the morning
in a different glass from the one to be
taken at night.
On ingenious boy who saw his moth
er always forgetting which of the lit
tie bottles of pills to take next noticed
that there were two of the bottles in
pasteboard box, lying side by side.
They each had a number on them. but
there was no way to be sure which
number his mother had taken last.
Then he had an idea. He pasted a
little slip of paper on the cover of the
box and wrote his directions on it.
AS the little box inside slipped out
Of the cover it was easy to put the
cork of one bottle toward one end and
the cork of the other at the other end.
After taking dose from bottle No. 1
she just pushed the cork into the
cover first, so that the cork of No.
was toward the end with the arrow
mark, and she always knew that was
the one to take next.
A druggist that saw this simple lit
tie trick had labels printed for all his
boxes, and it proved SO popular with
the doctors that used those medicines
that they made the boy present of
a bicycle for his invention.
II you keep your eyes open and
think about things you never know
when you may hit upon some useful
thing like this, which others will pay
you for. A girl that stopped to fix a
broken shoe lace and tried to pull it
through the hole with hairpin invent
ed the surgeons needle that is used
today all over the world for sewing
up wounds. Some boys that built a
fire upon the sand with seaweed found
the secret Of making glass.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-03-04
Estate of Angela r. Metcalf

District of Orleans, SIS.
The Probate Court for the District afore-
said:
To the heirs and all persons interested in
GREETING:
WHEREAS application hath been made
to this court in writing, by the Administers
tor of said Estate, praying for license and
authority to sell all of real estate of said de-
the farm occupied by said deceased in her
lifetime, the other half of said farm being
owned by her husband, Cyrus d. Metcalf
now deceased, representing to said court
that it would be beneficial to the heirs and
all persons interested in the estate of said
deceased, to sell said real estate and convert
the same into money.
And bringing into Court the consent and
appreciation in writing, of all the heirs to
said estate residing in this state and setting
forth the situation of the real estate.
WHEREUPON, the said Court appointed
and assigned the 18th day of March, 1914, at
10 a. m. at the Probate Office in New
upon said application and petition and or
dered public notice thereof to be given to all
persons interested therein by publish
ing said order together with the time and
place of hearing three weeks successfully
in the Orleans County Monitors newspaper
those persons interested in said estate
all of which publications shall be previous to
the day assigned for the hearing.
THEREFORE, you are hereby notified to
appear before said Court at the time and
place assigned then and there in said court
to make your objections to the granting of
such license, if you cause.
Given under my hand at Newport in said
district, this 24th day of February, 1914.
$40 RUFUS w. SPEAR. Judge.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-03-04
DEFERRED

Harry Williams has bought the Hiram
Simpson place.
Mrs. Waldron has gone to visit friends
out of the state.
Mrs. Dan Dwyer is visiting her
sister in Rutland.
friends in Craftsbury.
Ed. Smith has sold his farm to M.
Henderson Nelson of Barton.
w. j. Smith is in a critical condition
from a fall he received in the millyard
Mrs. C. Aldrich is better
Mrs. Ransom Davis is visiting in
Stowe.
Miss Angie Davis is in St. Johnsbury
for treatment for her ankle, which
she sprained last fall.
Rev. Joseph Harrison took his two
year-old child to Brightlook hospital
for an operation Friday. The little
one is doing we'll.
Mrs. Ora S. Jesseman, who has been
visiting in Barton, has returned to the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Herbert
Rood.
Persons who desire to be considered
for any vacancy, which may arise in
the position of rural carrier on the
route starting from Sutton should take
the examination to be held at Lyndon
vile. March %. Apply to postmaster
at Lyndonville for information ano
application blank.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-03-04
Pekins's Temple of Heaven.

China's famous Temple Of Heaven
was formerly visited once a year by
empire and it's affairs during the pre-
vious twelve months. This was set
forth in writing, and the manuscripts
were then placed in the furnace and in
that way consigned to the emperor in
heaven. The Temple of Heaven is one
Of the most beautiful and interesting
sights of picturesque Picking. The
walls inclosing the temple. the royal
apartments. the altar and the grounds
are three miles in circumference, and
the white marble structures with their
blue and green proclaim tiles have to
be seen to be appreciated.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-03-04
WAGES AND MORALITY.

/ think it's perfect nonsense
to pretend that a girl who is i'm
moral on Sc week will lead a
virtuous life on So. l think
wages have nothing to do with
the question of morality, and the
girls themselves were the first
to resent the suggestion that the
minimum wage is the remedy
for minimum morals. OF course
we will all have to see that
working women are paid wages
upon which they can live, but
it is false and ridiculous to as
sert that there is a direct rela-
ton between the wages of wom-
en- and their morality. And
working women We're the first
to point this out-another indi-
cation. l think, that they are
their own best helpers.-Miss
Anne Morgan.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-03-04
KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN
Little Story of What an Observ.
ant Boy Accomplished.
Ingenious Lad Invents Paper Box for
His Mother to Take Medicine
Without Any Confusion-Idea
Soon Became Popular.

A great many boys are always look
ing forward to the time when they will
grow up and be able to do something
big, but they overlook the chances
they have to do something worth while
when they are still boys. Here is a
little story of what an observant boy
did:
1t often happens that people have to
take two different kinds of medicine
alternately, and endless ways have
been tried to remember which comes
next. Sometimes they take No 1 at
the odd hours and No. 2 at the even
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-03-04
CrossIocking.

August Bebel, who was one of the
greatest of anti-militarists in Europe,
was himself the son of a noncommis-
stoned officer. The harsh disciplinary
methods applied to privates in the
German army sixty years ago made an
indelible impression upon his boyish
mind. More than once" he said,
''have I witnessed how young and old
men who were to receive extra pun
ishment had to submit to the hideous
process of 'crosslocking.' The delin-
quent had to lie down on the floor on
his stomach and had his left hand fet.
tered to his right foot and his right
hand to his left foot, across his back,
and in that position he was left for
two hours"
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-03-04
Commissioners Notice
Estate of Orange e.. Whitcher

Tho urdnre'~r"d, having been appointed
by the Honorable Probate Court for the
District of Orleans, commissioners, to re-
ceive, examine, and adjust the claims and
demands of all persons against the estate OF
Orange O. Whitcher, late OF Albany, in said
District, deceased, and all claims exhibited
in offset thereto, hereby give notice that we
Will meet for the purpose aforesaid at the
office of the Town Clerk in the town OF
Albany. in said District, on the 10th day OF
March and the day of August next,
OH each of said days and that six months
ire M the 9th day of February A. d. 1914, is
the time limited by said Court for said cred
tiers to present their claims to US for eX-
ami alton and tt.,CN&nct.
ated at -,tly T.. GUh day of February,
d. 1911.
X. u 81 FIT,
DID
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-03-04
Too Hasty,

II feel like perfect ignoramus in
your presence. Mr.. Crichton,'' said the
young woman who possessed the art
of f1attery. You play. you sing. you
are an accomplished linguist, you draw
really. you have all the accomplish
ments that l lack"
"Oh, Miss Taurus" he protested,
with becoming modesty, really I'm
not that cleverr'
Afterward he wondered if he had
said the right thing.-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-03-04
Long Gloves With Cuffs,

Long white gloves are made with
wide, turnback cuffs at the elbow or
slightly above it. These cuffs, which
hare out and away from the arm, are
made of black velvet, mounted on kid,
and embroidered with gold or silver
beads, applied in straight lines. The
stitching on the backs of these gloves
is also marked with beads, to match
those used on the cuffs.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-03-04
Commissioners Notice
Estate Of .Ja,af kendrick

THE UNDERSIGNED, having been ap-
pointed by the Honorable Probate Court
for the District of Orleans COM M1SSION-
Frs, to receive, examine, and adjust the
claims and demands of all persons against
Glover, in said District, deceased, and all
claims exhibited in Offset thereto, hereby
give notice that we Will meet for the pur-
pose aforesaid, at the residence of the late
j. .Wylie in the town of Glover in said Dis
trict, on the Goth day of March and 22nd day
O'Clock p M, each of said days and that
six months from the 23rd day of January, A
d. 1914, is the time limited by said court fol
said creditors to present their claims to us
for examination and allowance.
Dated at Glover, this 10th day of February
A. -. 1914.
J. A. YOUNG,
II. A. DEWING.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-03-04
In a Predi cament,

The teacher was reading the his
tory Of England to some of the little
pupils. When she came to the state
ment that Henry l. never laughed
after the death of his son she noticed
one of the littlee girls mad raised her
hand and seemed very DESTROYS OF
attracting her attention.
well, Amy" said teacher, what
is it?'
please, na'am," said little Amy
what did Henry I. do when he was
tickled ?"-Harper's Bazaar.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-03-04

Balls and Paper Men Made to Jump
About in Fantastic Manner-Static
Electricity Is the Secret.

A novelty which affords much
amusement is the magic box. It is
4x6x2 inches, made out of wood with
a glass cover and lined with foil. The
directions for operating the box are
as follows: Rub the pane of glass
with the little leather cushion and
the balls and paper men will begin
at once to produce their performance,
jumping about in the most fantastic
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-03-04
Record Dat Plant

A wonderful oat plant was exhibited
at recent meeting of the farmers
union of New Zealand. 1t was an oat
plant with 210 strong stems growing
from it. The owner hopes to raise
a new variety of very prolific kind.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-03-04
Magic Box.

manner. The only thing necessary
is to keep the box and leather cushion
clean and dry, which is done best by
cleaning the pane of glass before
using, with piece Of dry cloth, says
Popular Electricity. Static electricity
is the secret of the odd movements.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-03-04
VISITING Gull Honored.

Tommy" a seagull which visits
Southwold, England, every fishing sea-
son, has been elected an honorary
member Of the Southwold Sea Anglers
society, and adopted as the society's
crest.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-03-04
1t Was Hard to Tell.

The Music Teacher-Johnny is i'm
proving daily in his violin playing.
Johnny's Mother (gratifed) that
so? We didn't know whether he was
improving or we were just getting
more used to it-Winnipeg Town
Topics.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-03-04
$4,000 Doomed To Die.
R.nhf ~.

cerTn this nnnbeT nigh have cured taken in
mao trouble
we'll
did before trouble
medicine
q am
ing for its What honorable you?
a 81.
do9bI to the of this
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-03-04
For Women and Children
This Department VIII Run Every Other Week
TE HEzfK|H(s=tEIzB
T6ABLNEE

N F THOU faint in the day of
AAAxA adversely, thy strength is small
too small to be worth talking about for
the day Of adversely is it's first real op-
portunity. -Babcock.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-03-04

District of Orleans,
The honorable Probate Court for the Dis
trict aforesaid:
To all persons interested in the estate OF
Mary A. Shedd, minor,
The Washington herald., 1914-09-26
FRANCE files CHARGES
OF GERMAN Atrocities
Ambassador to U. S. Says Documents
Show Systematic Attempt Under
Orders to Kill and Destroy.
VIOLATION OF HAGUE TREATY

Detailed charges Of acts committed bv
the German forces invading France in
violation OF the provisions Of The Hague
. conventions are contained in ten doCu-
ments filed with Acting Secretary Of
state Lansing yesterday afternoon BY
Jules Jusserand. the French Ambassa-
dor.
At the same time the French Ambassa-
dor made public a statement explain
ing the nature Of the documents. His
statement in part was as follows:
These documents, ten IN number
show that the destruction and ASA sina-
tOns which have taken place have been
systematic and performed in accordance
with orders from the officers and not as
the result Of an accidental lack Of dis
cipline.
The facts quoted are given only as
samples and not as complete enume-r-
dons: they cover. moreover. only the
hrst three weeks after the beginning Of
hostilities UWo weeks 4 actual warfare
and worst deeds have been committed
since. Such as they are. they show. with
cther things. that wounded soldiers have
been shot TO death. that Pont-a- Mousson.
an open and urdefeHd%d town was b0m-
barded. a Eumh-r Uf villages among
them ParuX and Affleviue. have been
mcthOdIcally destroyed. house bv house
soldiers beng as II seems. provided with
implements enablInE them T. perform
that kind of work with a minimum Of
trouble: nurses bearing COnspicuousiy
the badge Of the Red Cross have been
assassinated: numerous inhabitants have
been put to death without pretext or
provocation: in some cases, notably al
Billy. on August 10, the German troops,
when they marched out OF the place 70
charge the French troops, made the
women and children walk in front Of
them.
Attention is called. as regards such
deeds. 10 two texts: Article III of the
convention Of The Hague. which was
proposed by German delegates them
selves. states that the belIgerents who
might cause such detructIon as those
mentioned above would b. bound to
indemnify the interested parties and
would he responsible for any acts COM
mtted by members of his army
In the second place. even If civilians
had taken arms upon the invasion Of
French territory by the Germans. which
was nowhere the case. they have been
undsfendable for Article " Of the same
convention reserves to the population Of
a nonoccuHied territory the right on
the approach Of the enemy 10 spoatane-
ously take arms and repeI the invading
troops"
The Washington herald., 1914-09-26
REED WANTS INVESTIGATION.
Implies Interests Interested in
Anti-Trust Liquidation.

Il shall insist upon an investigation by
the Senate Lobby Committee into the
activities OF certain men who have been
in Washington for many weeks IN con-
nection with the antitrust legislation.
which Congress is just completing" said
Senator Reed. of Missouri. yesterday.
Senator Reed is. himself, a member Of
the Lobby Committee.
u propose to find out what these men
have been doing and whom they repre-
sent" said Senator Reed.
The conference report on the Clayton
antitrust bill has greatly disPlsssed him.
particularly because Of the elimination
Of a number of penalty clauses. Rep
resentat!ves of the United Shoe MaChir-
cry Company and other. including
George H Ruhles. Of New Hampshire
have been named as possible witnesses
to be called.
The Clayton antitrust bill conference
report. probably will he taken up to-
day. Senator Reed and a number Of
Progressive Republicans will make a
strong effort to have the report re-
jected.
Senator Overman. chairman of the
Lobby Committee. said he was ready to
call the committee together if desired.
Il cannot do anything about it. how
ever until We get through with this bill"
he said. referring 10 the Clayton bill
The Washington herald., 1914-09-26
CONFEDERATE VETERAN DEAD.
Edward RehII, SON of Irish Patriot,
VIII Be Buried Today.

Edward Rehil a member Of Camp III.
United Confederate Veterans. died yester-
day at the Confederate Memorial Home,
l822 Vermont avenue northwest
Mr. Rehil. or Riel. was born in Cavan,
Ireland. seventy years ago. His father.
Capt Edward RehiI. fought with Ireland
in the middle Of the nineteenth century
10 aid that country in its struggle for
freedom. His uncle was a general in
Napoleon's army and fell at Waterloo.
His father. esPousing the cause of Dan
ieI O'Connell for Irish liberty. was exiled
from Ireland and came to America with
his son. who soon after Joined the CIIr-
federate army in Virginia cavalry regi-
ment. under Gen ". II. F. Lee.
Mr.. RehiI spent some time in Virginia
after the war and came to Washington
several years age. He is survived by his
wife and two sisters. Mrs. T. F. Sharp
and Mrs. f A. Deane. Of Washington.
The funeral services will be held from
the Confederate Home Monday afternoon
at O'Clock Burial will be in Arlington
National Cemetery.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-26
CONGRESS IN BRIEF.
SENATE.


The Senate spent all day considering
the Alaskan coal lands leasing bill. the
conference on the report Of the anti
trust bill being laid aside to give It the
right of way.
Carl S. Vrooman. OF Bloomington, Ill,
Assistant Secretary Of Agriculture. ap-
peared before the Privileges and Elections
Committee in connection with the Norris
resolution for an Investigation OF th-
recent Senatorial primaries in Illinois
and Pennsylvania He told the commit
tee where 1t could obtain information
regarding the expenditures Of Roger Sui
Iivan. the Democratic nominee The
committee took a recess until today.
when it will hear a witness from Penn
sylvania.
The Democrats Of the Finance Com
mittee held meeting 10 discuss the war
tax bill. They reached no conclusion,
and adjourned until Monday.
The Senate confirmed tn peace and
arbitration treaties negotiated by the
administration with Great Britain, France
and Spain.
The Senate took a recess until Il o'clock
today.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-26
.CASCARETS FOR
COSTIVE BOWELS,
HEADACHES, COLDS
Tonight! Clean Your Bowels and Stop
Headache, Colds, Sour
Stomach.
Get a Io-cent box now.

Get a l0-cent box now.
Turn the rascaIs out-the headache.
biliousness. indigestion. the sick. sour
stomach and bad colds-turn them out
tonight and keep them out with Cas-
carSts.
Millions Of men and women take a
Cascaret now and then and never know
the misery caused by a lazy liver. clogged
bowels or an upset stomach
Don't put in another day Of distress
Let Cascarets cleanse your stomach; re-
move the sour. fermenting food: take
the excess bile from your liver and carry
out all the constipated waste matter and
poison in the bowels. Then yon will feel
great
\ Cascaret tonight straightens you out
by morning They work while you sleep.
A lO-cent box from any drug store means
a clear head. sweet stomach and clean.
healthy liver and bowel action for
months Children love Cascarets because
they never EriDe or sicken.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-26

statements made by Hughes and thai
they are correct
After Hughes and the Berry woman
had made their affidavits 1t is claimed
the Cox woman made an affidavit TO
Mr.. DeWoody in which she admitted
having testified falsely before the Fed
eral grand jury.
This affidavit, it is said. is now on file
with the Department Of Justice in Wash
ington.
1t is on the basis Of the three afH-
davits that criminal prosecutions may
be instituted. Dewoody's name was
mentioned in connection with the sud
den flight Of Jack Johnson from Chi
cago.
De Woody Must Explain.
DeWoOdy is expected in Chicago tomor-
row and will be asked to explain. II is
said he recommended prosecution, and the
case was laid before the grand jury.
Three days after the indictment was re-
turned in court Dewoody is said to have
reversed himself and recommended mo
prosecution"
Miss Cox was awarded 1880 from Ed
wards on a final decision Of the United
States courts on November !. 1913.
Miss Cox claimed she was a stenoRra-
pher in a Chicago office when she met
Edwards, who then was single. After re-
fusing many invitations to lunch and din
ner. she said, she finally accepted mis- in
vitation to spend a week in ST. Paul. She
said he sent her a railroad ticket and
met her at the depot. She afteTward as
serted she had been trapped and that he
had promised to marry her. Witnesses
attacked her chastity in court
The Washington herald., 1914-09-26
FRENCH FLEET ACTIVE
OFF DALMATIAN COAST
Ships Bombard Three Islands-Aus-
TRAN Steamer Sunk by Mine
IN Adriatic

Rome. Sept. 25.-The Corriere d'Itzna
prints a dispatch from Srindisi saying
The French feet has bomharded the
signal stations at LISA, Celagosa ard
Lesina, three Austrian Islands OF the Dsi-
matian coast. Then the fleet made an
inspection Of the Southern Dalulatlan
coast. destroying all the mines laid bv
the Austrians In. addition. lighthouses
and wireless stations were destroyed &"
The Austrian steamer Baron GautscA
has been sunk by a mine in the Adriatic
The Washington herald., 1914-09-26
WILL NOT POSTPONE FAIR.
L. :. Informs Nations that War VIII
Not Interfere with Plans.

The State Department has instructed
all diplomatic representatives Of the
United States officially TO inform the gov
ernments 10 which they are accredited
that the Panama-PaCific Exposition will
he held al San Francisco next year as
PLANNED and will not be postponed.
II is stated that thirty-seven nations
have signified their. intention Of partici-
pating In the exposition, and none has
withdrawn such notice as a result OF the
war
The European nations to participate are
France. Italy. Austro-iungary, Portugal.
Sweden. the Netherlands, Denmark,
Greece, Turkey. Norway, and Spain.
Forty-six states have agreed to partici-
nAA~
The Washington herald., 1914-09-26
SERVIANS BEAT BACK
AUSTRIAN INVADERS
Franz Josefs Troops Try to Cross
Frontier. Smelling Belgrade
for Six Hours.

Nlsh, servia, Sept. S.-Another at
tempted invasion by the Austrians has
been repulsed after bloody fighting, ac-
cording to an announcement by the
Servian war office.
Violent fighting took place all day
Tuesday along battle line extending
through zvornik. Losnitza, Mitrovitza.
and Chabatz. (All these towns are In
Northwestern Servia on the Austrian
frontier.
The official statement says:
THE situation continues favorable. On
the Save River the enemy commenced an
artillery and infantry attack, but was
repulsed. On Monday Austrian artillery
bombarded the forts and city Of Belgrade
The Washington herald., 1914-09-26
FORM DEMOCRATIC CLUB.
Rockville Men VIII Aid Party .
ReEIstratI0n and Election:

Rockville. Nd, Sept. S.-The Demo
Gratis Of this county have organized .
John Walter Smith and David J. Lewis
campaign club with . large membership
Waters chsrdl shrdl mfwy fwypmcfwyp
and the following officers: President,
Bowie F. Waters; secretary, Otho II.
w. Talbot; treasurer, ]. Dawson Will
Jams; executive committee, Philip d.
Laird, William N. Candy, Frederick A.
Alln1t, Preston B. Ray, z. Dorsey
King, and Robert B. Peter.
The club will cooperate with the DEM
ocratic State central committee for
the county in looking after the regis
tration, getting out the vote, and pro-
tecting party prospects generally