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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-07-30
WOODS THAT ARE DURABLE
Above All, the Cypress Is Coming into
General Use for Purposes of
interior Decoration.

Wood, its uses and, above all, its
prices, are matters of moment to ev-
eryone who contemplates building, re-
modelling or adding to house.
There are some southern pines that
are comparatively reasonable and
which give q Od results. Houses built
of them in Virginia and the Carolinas
attest to their durability. 1t is suit
able for interior finish, as it has Il va
riety of grains and takes on a good
finish. whether in soft stain or hard
enamel paint.
Cypress is being used for many pur-
poses. The great swamps of the South
are yielding up +heir forests and the
lumber is finding its way into the
northern markets. This is not as
strong a wood as some others, but 1t
has good lasting qualities and is equal
ly good for exterior and interior fin
ish. 1t is very satisfactory finished In
its natural color.
A wood that is Ending much favor
for interior finish ig the rel gum, also
from the South. It may be had highly
figured or plain, quarter-sawed or plain
sawed, and 1t takes a very fine finish.
The red gum is finished in It's natural
tones or stained to initiate mahogany
and sometimes brown walnut
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-07-30
Orleans News Page
News and Views from this
Hustling Village.
Wright Stable Loses Horse and Rig.

Saturday afternoon, black-hair-
ed, smooth-faced young man, who
said his name was Desmarais, went
to the Wright livery stables in this
place and asked for a single horse
and rig with which to drive to Bar
ton, stating that he had some money
due him there. He was dressed in
khaki trousers and leggings and wore
light shirt. He got the rig but
nothing has been seen or heard of
Desmarais or the team since.
1t is thought the man is Albert
Desmarais of Newport, only recently
out of Jail, and any information re-
garding a horse and rig of the fol-
lowing description, may lead to the
apprehension of the proper parties.
The horse was bay animal weighing
about 900 lbs, with one white left
front foot, left eye out and its ears
cropped. The harness was a single
strap, bright trimmed harness, and
the buggy was q Miffiingberg piano
box top rig.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-07-30
oldtime SMALLPOX Cure.

To cure smallpox was apparently q
very simple matter in the good old
times. John of Gaddesden, court doc
tor of Edward II, has recorded that
he got rid of the disease by the simple
axpedient of wrapping his patient in
red cloth. LET scarlet red be taken"
he saws, SAND let him who is suffering
smallpox be entirely wrapped in it or
in some other red cloth. / did thus
when the son of the illustrious king Of
England suffered from smallpox.
took care all about his bed should be
red, and that cure succeeded very
wen."-London Chronicle.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-07-30
Why He Seeks Wilderness.

Missouri has grown too civilized
for e. r. LIE Tourno, known as Lee"
for many years a hermit on the
Miami river, so he has sold his farm
there and gone to Arkansas in search
of solitude. For more than 80 years
Lee has been a quaint and ever in
teresting parsonage on the banks Of
the river.
His cabin in the woods was much
frequented, by picnicking parties
eager to hear his rambling tales told
in broken English and interspersed
with a quaint and delightful phil
osophy all his own. The cabin was
as eccentric as Lee himself. In it he
housed his cow and his flock of poul-
try. The kitchen stove sufhced both
to cook on and as a chicken roost.
A few years ago Lee became quite
enamoured with clocks and had as
many as II all running and set to
chime at different hours because he
liked the sounds they made.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-07-30
ORLEANS LOCAL MENTION

Miss Lila Sheldon is visiting Miss
Fanny Dean.
Persis Stearns was in ST. Johns
bury, Monday.
Miss Eliza Deblois went to New
port, Saturday.
Lieut. Alton Doe returned to Camp
Upton, Tuesday night
A. C. Harris and family, are camp
ing at Willoughby lake.
Miss Eva Horner has returned TO
her home, in Mortified.
Ed Girard sold his REQ car to
Frank J. Parlin, Tuesday.
Lieut.. Stannard Campbell was at
Willoughby lake the past week.
Ray Shippee has just returned from
a trip to White River Junction
H. r. Wellman of Boston, is visit
ing his mother, Mrs. h. B. Smith.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-07-30

A d. Beede of Burlington, is in
town enjoying a weeks vacation.
The Pythian sisters will sell ice
cream at the band concert, August 1.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-07-30
Orleans Concert Band Notes.

A good night, good crowd and
good concert last week.
To bring the music nearer to the
people, the band stand is to be low
cred and moved to the northwest cor
ner of the park. 1t is thought that
the change will be an acoustic i'm
provement. 1t viii be only a small
expense, as some have offered to con-
tribute labor and when it is known
what the extra cost will be, an op-
portunity will be given the public to
contribute that amount.
The band boys are working con-
sclentlously and are to give the
people program of real music each
week Every citizen has a right to
be proud that they can invite their
friends to any of the open-air con-
certs and know that they will hear a
select and popular program well
rendered. Some of the solo and en-
semble work would be a credit TO any
city band. Let everyone show their
appreciation by giving the boys a
good attentive hearing and now and
then a good, glad word.
The band wish to thank the Fletch-
er Press for the large amount of
printing that has been done for them
gratuitously this season.
mere Is TO De grand concert,
Friday evening, by the combined Bar
ton and Orleans bands. The follow
ing program is to be rendered:
Part l. Leader, A. H. Billiard,
March, W. NJ. B; Overture, The Gem;
Cornet solo, The Cavalier Polka, by
H. r. Domino; One step, Meow;
Waltz, Till We Meet Again.
Part II. Leader, h. c. Potter.
March, National Emblem; Overture,
Troubadour; Serenade, Loves Sweet
Dream; Duet, Billiard and Domino;
Waltz, Beautiful Ohio; Finale, Star
Spangled Banner.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-07-30

Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Bennett of
Bishops Crossing, P. O., visited his
brother, A. r. Bennett, Monday.
G. ]. Gross and family, returned
from Potion Springs, where they
have been visiting for two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Whipple are taking
a two or three-weeks' vacation, visit
ing at several places in New York
Raymond Baraw returned Satur-
day night from Chelsey, where he has
been visiting his uncle, c. H. Baraw.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. M. Sargent return
ed Monday from North Troy, where
weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Bennett spent
the weekend with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. w. L. Donaldson, West
Burke.
Inez Bassett returned Saturday,
from West Corinth. With her chill
dren she is spending a few days at
her home, in Barre.
H. Glenn Chaffee of Claremont, n.
H, visited friends in town and in
Irasburg the past week, returning to
his home Wednesday.
An outdoor concert will be given
on the congregational Church lawn,
Thursday evening, August 5. Ice
cream will be served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Wilcox of Or
leans, and Mrs Maud Wilcox of Bar
ton. were at B. o. Smiths cottage, at
Willoughby, over Sunday.
Genevieve Phillips went Monday
night to visit friends in Boston. She
will also visit her aunt, Mrs. B. J.
Campbell in Wellesley, Mass.
All the scouts, who wish to go into
camp at Willoughby, August 4th,
should attend the boy scout meeting,
Wednesday night, at Rev. R. A.
Hamilton's, at 8 o'clock.
Mrs. Bertha Richardson of Spring.
field, Mass, who has been visiting at
H. S. Webster's for few weeks, has
gone to visit friends at Littleton, n.
II.
Mary Helen Russ fell from stills
on the sidewalk Tuesday night, and
fractured her elbow. DR.. Cleasby is
attending her, and DR.. Allen of St.
Johnsbury, operated on her arm to-
day.
All lovers of delightful entertain
ment will be glad to know that Miss
Grace Sage of Boston will present
"Grandaddy Longlegs" in the Orleans
Opera house September II. Reserve
the date.
C. S. Stevens and family, and his
mother, were sightseeing in the
White mountains Thursday, Friday
and Saturday. Among many other
attractions they went by automobile
to the summit of Mount Washington.
The Ladies Aid of the Methodist
Church viii give food sale on the
church lawn, Saturday afternoon,
beginning at o'clock Those wish
ing to contribute food, please leave
it with the chairman, Mrs. Harry
Dickens
Ernest c. Brennan has paid $500
into the perpetual care fund of the
Orleans Cemetery association. The
income from which is to be used for
the perpetual care of the two lots in
Pleasant View cemetery in which his
parents and brothers and sisters are
buried.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-07-30
Congregational Church Notes.

There will be no service in the
church the first two Sundays of Aug
ust. The morning service will be re-
sumed August II. The church at
Bloomington has just secured so
copies of a general-purpose hymnal
for both Sunday school and church
service. 1t is the Gloria" published
by A. S. Barnes company of New
York, and is recommended by COM
petent authorities as one of the best
Sunday school hymnals now pub
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-07-30

town enjoying a weeks vacation.
The Pythian sisters will sell ice
cream at the band concert, August 1.
Hazel Converse is spending a week
of vacation at Elmwood Park, p. Q.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Howe of Bos-
ton, are visiting at Ralph Quimby's.
The Baird tennis court is now open
to anyone wishing to enjoy the game.
1t is reported that the G. A & P.
Co., are to open their store on Friday.
There will be a dance, Woodman's
hall, Evansville, Friday night. adv.
Dean Corley of Colebrook, N. H,
spent Sunday in town, with his fam
lily.
Miss Eva Bassett spent Sunday
with Mrs. E. B. Wiley, of West Cor
NTH.
Thelma Kline is visiting her
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs G. L.
Kinne.
Ira Powers of North Troy, is
spending the week with W. T.
Powers.
Edwin Hall of Cambridge, Mass,
is visiting at Mrs. Lothrop's, for the
summer.
Miss Rossia Mcnamara of Man
chester, n. H, is visiting at A. W.
Fletcher's.
Mable Walker of Glover, is visit
ing her friend, Mable Freegard, for
a few days.
Bette Dickens has returned from
| Boston, where she has been spending
few weeks.
Miss Mildred Hanscomb is spend
/ ing a few weeks with her aunt, Mrs.
| NJ. NJ. Taplin.
Mr.. and Mrs. H B. Moulton of
/ Lisbon, N. H, are spending a few
days in town.
DR.. o. w Robert of Springfield,
Mass, has been visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
n. B. Durham.
V. H. Alden and Arthur Stannard,
went on a fishing trip to Seymour
lake, Saturday.
H S. Webster is laying a cement
walk from his new house to the side
walk this week.
Hiram Allen is shingling a part of
his house, and building cement steps
to his tenement.
1
from New York recently, at the home
of S. W. Corliss.
Miss Hazel Wells of the N. z.
telephone Office, is spending her va
cation in Boston.
Wilbur Daniels has returned from
France, and was visiting in town the
last of the week
/ F. M. Dean and family. will 90
Saturday night for a months vaca-
ton, at Willoughby.
Gretta McMullen has returned from
visiting her sister, Mrs. Lila Price,
of Dorchester, Mass.
Clayton Gray has returned home
from Langdon, n. H, where he has
been for several weeks.
Robert II. Wells and family of
Woodsville, spent Sunday with his
mother, Mrs Ed. Wells
David Webster is spending a week
at his home in Irasburg, helping his
brother with the haying.
Sam Mitchell went TO Island Pond
Saturday, and Lilas, his daughter
returned home with him.
B. O. Smith is having an addition
built onto his store, which will be
used as a furniture salesroom.
Mr.. and Mrs Cramer and Mrs
Evans of St. Johnsbury, visited al
Mrs. E. III. Lothrop's, Sunday
The Methodist parsonage is re-
ceiving interior decorations of paper
and paint, T. III. Sisco doing the work
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-07
W00dpecker Shortage is
Killing Trees, Belief

a woodpecker shortage together
with an unusual increase in insects
and worms is causing the death of
elm trees throughout the country.
according TO an investigation recent
~ completed by the Indiana board
OF foresters The investigation OF
the board was conducted 10 ascer-
tain the reason for the large num-
Der of elm trees in this state dy
ing during the past few years
In making the Investigations the
board had a number OF dead elm
trees cut down and under the bark
was found hundreds of small worms
which had sucked the life out Of
the trees. With his Microscopic eyes
been present the board contends
the trees would have lived for the
woodpecker specializes in protecting
trees.
Moths bore through the bark Of
trees and deposit their eggs which
hatch worms. which in excess Kill
the trees with mis- miscropic eyes
the woodpecker sees the tiny hole.
mud-stoppeG that the moth had
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-07

Although no definite information
regarding the day Sergr. Alex Arch
is scheduled 10 return 10 this city
has been received. plans have been
completed whereby south Bends
distinguished soldier is to be given
a hearty home coming. Sergt- Arch,
who arrived in the States with bat
terry G. sixth field artillery. first di-
vision. Friday aboard the transport
Zeppelin, had the honor Of firing the
first shot sent at the Germans BY
the Americans on the morning OF
oct. 6. 1917.
Mrs Elizabeth LOcsmOndy. 239 ".
Sadie st. sister Of the hero when
interviewed last night said that the
only Information she had that her
brother had reached America was
the newspaper account she said
a letter from him written in Ger
many was received by her few
DAYS ago. and in this letter he told
her his outfit was already 20 make
the return trip home. he further
stated that ne would be unable TO
come 10 south Bend until three
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-07

bored. or his sharp ears. attuned to
hear the sounds inaudible TO human
ears, hears the soft creepings Of the
worms. He sinks his beak into the
bark Of the tree and his long tongue
brings out for his daily meal the
eggs or worms.
The state board says, that the
death CT trees was foretold % years
ago BY Colonel Brown of Rochester,
Ind, known as The Bird and Bee
Man" in a series Of lectures he made
when he pleaded for the preserva-
ton Of lie birds. At that time Col.
Brown said. no woodpeckers, no
trees" The state board believes
that other trees Will follow the lead
taken by the elms, provided some
thing Is done 10 stop the slaughter
OF woodpeckers.
II is said the orioles protect the
apple trees rom the cOddling moths
a pair of orioles saving many bush
els OF apples each season; cat birds
protect pIums. song sparroWs pro-
tect currants. while quail are general
scaven/ers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-07
Completing Plans For
SGT. Arch s Home Coming

months after he had arrived in the
States.
She said that he did not assign
any reason for saying that ne would
not be able 70 receive immediate
discharge when returned, and she
believes that he intends to keep his
homecoming date a secret
All units Of the drst division are
now stationed at camp Mills. I. T.
and Will be kept intact until after
the parade OF that division is started
in New York on next Wednesday
Gen. J. J. Pershing IS 20 arrive on
the Ieviathan Monday and viii lead
the parade down Fifth az. Sergt
Arch viii follow directly behind the
general with French "75" which the
American artillery used 20 FIRE the
first shot
This gun has already been placed
on exhibition IN front OF the lD0rary
in New York city Efforts are being
made BY the committee in charge
OF the Arch Homecoming celebra-
ton" TO have the famous gun
brought 70 this city.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-07
West Virginia Threatened
With Pitched Battle
Call U. S. Troops.
MEN UNLOAD MACHINE GUNS
Governor Will Notify SeC'y
Baker When Danger
Appears Imminent.

By Associated Press:
CHARLESTON. W. Va, Sept g.
Augmented by five hundred to
WE'VE hundred men, the body OF
miners. al said to be armed, which
eft Oak Grove early Saturday on a
march into Logan county TO force
Iuionization Of the Guyan coal field,
passed through Peytonia. Boone
county. and continued on toward
Madison with the prospect Of reach
ms that place by night.
This information was received late
saturday afternoon by United States
Marshal William Osborne. Frank
<eeny. president, and other officials
lf the mine workers organization,
Nho were expected 70 overtake the
.rovd by the time IL reached Mad
son and urge them TO turn back.
Governor Prepares.
Gov. COrnwell has had a telegram
3n his desk for dispatch 10 Sec'y Ba-
ser. calling for federal troops i'm
nediately upon notice that the stu
stion has become mon alarming,
and indicated ne would send the
cIegram the moment ne had infor-
nation that the marcheTs had gone
through Madison.
The governor declared himself de-
crmined that the armed men
should not go into Logan county,
and fl they insisted upon going. he
would meet them there. or before
hey reached there. if possible. with
uited States troops.
Tie expressed the hope that the
mine workers officials would be
able 90 turn the crowd back, but
vas prepared to use stronger means
q necessary. Information was OBJ
aimed here from what is believed 70
81 a worthy source that the
operators i'm the Guyan field had I'M
oaded a carload OF machine guns
tad ammunition in Logan Friday
or distribution I'm Logan county. in
repatriation TO defend themselves
heir property and loyal miners
rom attacks of the invaders from
he Kanawha field,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-07
BROADWAY AGAIN
IN WHITE BLAZE
Solves Problem of Being all
Dressed Up and Nowhere
To Go.
By Associated Press

By Associated Press:
NEW YORK, Sept e. New
York's great white way blazed
forth Saturday night after the par
tial eclipse caused by the actors
strike. The problem of being dress
ed up and nowhere to go was solved
for thousands of theater goers by
houses which had been forced 70
close during the 80 day war be
tween Thespians and managers
which ended early today Many Of
the closed theaters were unable to
arrange for a reopen ing, but all an
nOunced that performances would
be resumed early next week.
According TO the claims Of the
various parties to the war. it ended
in a victory for every one. The
Actors Equity association and the
Chorus union were triumphant be-
cause they gained recognition: the
managers pointed with pride TO the
fact that provision for IAN open
shop" was included in the treaty
Of peace and the Actors Fidelity
league. which supported the man
ayers. proclaimed its satisfaction
that il was also recognized.
Continue Entertainments.
The entertainments arranged by
the equity association as par OF
their program for raising funds for
the strikers and otherwise demon
strating their independence of man
ayers will be continued for a short
time, il was announced because Of
leases made for the theaters in
which they are given. These thea
tiers are outside the regular theatri-
cal district and the programs viii
be changed in order so that various
stars may return 10 their original
casts and do their starring in the
usual places on Broadway and
nearby.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-07
PEACE AT
LAST IN SIGHT
Predicts End of Railroad
Strike-SteeI Workers
to Continue.
BY LOUIS LUDLOW.

News-Times Washington Correspondent
WASHINGTON, Sept 6.-Indus-
trial peace seems at last to be in
sight.
It appears reasonably certain now
that there will be no railroad strike
this fall. that the United States steel
corporation VIII continue at work
anu that, generally speaking. there
VIII be peace in the industrial world
until there shall be a full oppor-
tunl.y for all the interests concern
ed 10 work out some permanent plan
for maintaining better relationship
between employers and employees.
Samuel Gompers. president of the
American Federation Of Labor, who
returned to this country from
France less than two weeks ago
undoubtedly has exerted great influ-
ence in favor Of organized labor TAX
ing a conservative course. II was at
his Urgent request that the commit
tee representing the 500, 900 railroad
shopmen of the country finally de-
ciCed TO ask the shopmen to &C
Lept the increased pay awarded by
the railroad administration at the di-
rection Of Pres't Wilson.
Urged Not to Strike.
Gompers also urged the steel
workers not 10 precipitate a strike
al this time. II is generally believed
that IL the men employed on the
railroads and the men employed in
the steel industry stand by the un-
written agreement that has been
reached TO maintain industrial peace
for the time being-and no one
doubts that the agreements will he
resp ected-organized labor repre-
senting the smaller industries of the
country will be willing 10 join in the
movement 10 search for solutions
of the great industrial problems Of
the day.
Pres't Wilson. so il was said at
the white house today, has decided
70 put the treaty of peace out of his
mind long enough during his trip TO
the Pacific coast 10 discuss the in
dustrial situation. The drift OF what
he will say on this subject it was
stated, will be along the line that
the American people must work to-
gether; that the safety of the fu-
ture depends on cooperative efforts:
that employers and employees must
get together on a common plat
form
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-07
CARRANZA BALKS
UNITED STATES
Adopts Novel Plan of Kidding
Himself of ReSpOn-
SibiIity.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6.-Appar-
emily convinced that the United
states is in earnest in demanding
proper treatment Of Americans in
Mexico. the Carranza government
had adopted novel expedient in
an attempt to relieve itself of re-
sponsibility.
Americans going to the Tampico
region, hereafter, Will be compelled
10 sign a formal release Of the Mex
lean governments responsibility for
what may happen TO them. If they
refuse, Mexican officials will refuse
10 wise their passports.
The condition raises a peculiar
situation for under international law
a government may refuse travel per
mission 10 foreigners into a region
where it may not be prepared to
guarantee their safety
Must Take Oath.
Americans going TO the Tampico
oil region are being asked to make
oath TO such an affidavit as follows:
The undersigned, under oath, de-
poses and says that he has been
warned that the Tampico OIL region
is a dangerous district on account Of
the activities OF bandits operating
in said region; that deponent, by
reason Of his business as emploe is
on his way TO that region, and ira
wells at his own risk. That in case
some accident might happen 70 him,
hereby he formally renOunces the
right that he or his heirs might
have, 70 present a claim TO the Mex
lean government, either directly or
through any other channel"
This affidavit is not only required
OF workmen who are American citi-
zens, but also Of American citizens
in the United States holding pass
ports from the state department
authorizing them TO visit the Tam
pico region.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-07
LESS THAN 10000 YANK
SOLDIERS IN EUROPE

WASHINGTON, Sept 6-Less
than 10000 American soldiers re-
manned in Europe on Sept. 2. ac-
cordinr 10 the weekly demobiliza-
ton figures today OF the war depart
ment The exact total was 5S,794.
The strength OF the army on that
cate was 421.ssS. officers and men,
.of whom 22ggsS were In this coun-
rrv Soldiers enroute home from
Europe numbered 21,5S1.
Enlistments now total 1l0.045 but
The weekly rate had decreased from
The high reuord established in July
and August.