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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-11-18

s9- The excitement last Monday up.
Oh ths discovery that Mr.. Sollscs. as post.
master of Bridport, Was ineligiblS to the
Office Of presidential eleoiOr. led to iuves
tigaiioo and wholesome study Of that old
forgotten document called the cobstItu.
tl'u OF tho United etates. rs we'll o. ihs
laws Of ihis state regarding the election
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o Among the admirable properties Of Glenn's
Sulphur Soap ia that of cleansing the head of
dandrutt and preventing It's subsequent accumu.
iu'on, oy opening the pores of the sraIp and thus
Keeping II BEAUTIFULLY moist.
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CentauT

Centaur Liniments.-
There Is no pain which the Cen.
tsur LIniments will not relieve,
no swelling they will not subdue,
and no lamsness they will not
euro. This Is strong language
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A. z. RANKIN.
Secretary Of Civa and Military A6sirs.

EIt seems that the Democrats
cannot find any Sollace in Vermont for
the disease (lack Of electoral votes) from
which their candidates are slowly dying.
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Vermont State Agricultural
Society and Wool Grow
ers' Association.

The vermont slate agricultural society
and wool growers association met il
annual meeting at Bellows Falls, OF
Wednesday, Hon. George A. Merrill
presiding, Henry Clark secretary.
Hon. N. u. Stafford. the treasurer
presented bis annual report, showing the
receipts Of the annual fair at St. Alban.
to have been $2.133 60; total rece,pts
from all sources s6.lS3 sd; disburse.
mont s5,37l.l6; net gain s9l1.37
total assets, SIS 400 SO.
The following list of officers were
elected for The year ensuing:
President-George A. Merrill Rut.
land.
Vice Presidents Henry Chase, Lyn.
don; Q. Horace Hubbard, Springfield ;
Henry b. Kent, Dorset; Slas G. Holv.
oke, St. Albans.
Trqasurer-NoAh b Stafford. White
River Junction.
Secretary Henry Clark, Rutland.
Board of Directors II. Henry Bax.
ter, Rutland; Henry G. Root, Bcnning.
ton; William II. Sanford, Orwell +;
Edwin S. Stowel, Cornwall; James A.
Shedd, Bun liDgton; Crosby Miller, Pom.
fret; Phneas S. Benjamin, Wolcott;
Archibald g. Harris, Shorehau; Henry
Q. Cleveland, Coventry; George Davis,
East Montpelier; John Hunt. Brattlc.
boro.
A meeting Of the board of directors
was held at the call of tho president.
Tho premium list was revised, and the
next annual fair was located at St.
Albans. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs
day, September ID, ii and Is, 1877.
The following appointments we're
made:
Finance committee - Crosby Miller,
Jas. A. Shcdd, N. b. Stafford.
General superintendent - james A
Shedd.
Superintendent Of Mechanic hall and
fruit Crosby Miller, Pomlret.
Superintendent of Floral hail 90 J.
Froihiogham MCGOWAN, ST. Adams.
Superintendent Of horses Henry b.
Kent, Dorset
Superintendent OF calte-Lomuel s.
Drew, Burlington.
Sheep, swine and poulry-Silas G.
Holyoke. St. Adams.
Col. Edwin s. Stowell of Cornwall
was elected delegate TO the National
wool growers association.
Edwin S.Stowell of Cornwall presented
the following preamble and resolutions |
which were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS. In view Of the great intere.t man.
Tested by Mr.. Augustus Morris, executive com
missioner of New South Wales, in the exhibit of
he American Morino sheep of tho Vermont state
agricultural society and wool growers ASSOCIATION,
It the Centennial exhibition in philadolpbia,
Therefore be it
Resoived: That the Vermont state aqricultur.
y society and wool growers association. through
he agency of Augustus Morris, executive COM
missioner, present to the agricultural society of
New south Wales an American Merino ram and
we OF such quality and characteristics as Mr. Silas
T. Holyoke, superintendent of tho Vermont ex
libit Of sheep at the Centennial. and Mr. George
'ampbell may judge will best servo the interests
II the sheep breeders Of New South Wales.
RESOLVED: That a copy of this resolution duly
erti6ed by tho president and secretary of This
oeiety be forwarded to Mr.. Augustus Morris.
xecutive commissioner also to tho agricultural
eciety of New South Wales.
Henry Clark of Rutland nYos,ntoJ a.
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Henry Clark of Rutland, presented the
following resolution, which was adopted

Re,o'ved' That the Vermont state sgricultur.
al society and wool growers association, appreci.
ating the 'ervices of Mr. Silas G. Holyoke and
the credit gained to our state by the faithful per.
Torrance Of bis duty as their agent, in taking
charge Of and exhibiting our representative sheer
at the Centennial exhibition at PhiladeIpbia'
hereby desire to express to him the obligations Of
this society for his valued services.
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EEMAN ACADEMY.
ID NEW HAVEN, VERMONT.
Winter term bsglls psesmbsf Z, aud eioss,
March Y. ger further information, sddrssL
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4lioaltbarp Asgistsr.
State of Vermont,

SATURDAY. NOVEMBER is, 1879
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Almost another fire occurred the
other night at Newport, In house oc.
cupied by tenants. where an attem pt
was made to extingulsh a kerosene
lamp by blowing down the chimney.
The lamp burst. letting the oil out In
every direction. A timely application
of rugs smothered the flames, and pre-
vented what might have easily been q
serious confagration.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-11-18

The state has one OF the best sports.
men associations Ia the country, led by
such Intelligent and public.spirited
citlsens as DR.. Goldsmith of Rutland
and Lawyer Phelps Of Burlington.
They are asking the Legislature FOR
moro restrictions on the reckless de.
struction OF game; for, as Mr.. Phelps
says, ian average Kanuck, with a
pound Of powder, an iIi-bred dog and a
Jug OF whisky. can spoil any game pre-.
serve Ia one season."
Though the attempt 10 reduce the
pay OF Legislators rs per cent. failed to
pass. Joint resolution was passed by
the House requesting all members who
voted for the reduction to turn The rs
per cent. over to the state. A motion
10 deduct the pay Of members when ab.
sent without leave was not relished and
laid over. 4 bill was introduced, 4 ues-
day, TO compel overseers of the poor
to give over the bodies OF paupers who
die having no known relation 10 pby.
slcians foT dissection, to further ana.
tomical science, bpt It probably won't
pass.
The Woodstock Standard can't see
saving In erecting three new lots OF
county buildings, on the east side, at 40
aggregate expense of $75, ono TO 500.
900. to save 81. 200 annually. It suQ.
gests another objection to Mr.. Henryis
bill as follows "a rowing commission
Is to be appointed TO locate q shire at
Chester. for instance. When they have
liked upon location they shall pro-
iced to assess the expense of the build |
ngs upon the several towns, aud from |
heir award there 10 no appeal. How
will tax laid In that manner stand liz |
, Vermont court Of law or equItyT
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The pupils Of the Burlington high
and grammar schools held "centen.
NAL tree planting on the high school
grounds, Saturday afternoon. Six trees
were brought to the yard In team
decorated with flags and banners, the
trees planted aud appropriate exercises
held.
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A G a Y d .

Ripton, VI. Nov. II, 1876.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-10-27
SEWING MACHINES.
wheeler & wilson
R0TARY-HOOK, LOCKSTIECH
Sewing MACHINES.
MORE THAN ......
100000
OF THEIR
Family Machines
I'm USE.
A Quarter Of a Century's trial has DEM
0nstrated their Superiority.

Wheeler & Wilson'S New No. 9
Machine must eventually super
sede all others now known with
which it comes i'm competition. We
recommend for it the hig hest
award which it is i'm the power of
the Institute to bestOw. .''-From the
unanimous report of the five Judges Of the
American Institute, New York, 1874.
The Board Of Managers unanimously ap-
proved the report, and recommended for this
machine the Gold Medal of rIle Ensti-
tute.
The Board Of Direction unanimously ap-
proved this recommendation, and awarded the
Gold Medal to Wheeler & Wilson, the only
Gold Medal awarded for Sewing Machine by
the American Institute for many years.
The Austrian Officlal Report Of the Vienna
Exposition pronounced it "the marvel of tha
Exposition" and added, this universal ma
chine sews the heaviest leather harness and
the finest gauze with truly pearl stitchp
The Grand Medal of Progress was
awarded for it.
What the Leading Manufacturers of Bootz
and Shoes say of
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-10-27
WHEELER & WILSON'S
New No. 6 Sewing Machine.

We, manufacturers of Boots and Shoes, are
using Wheeler & Wilson's New No. Sewing
Machine in all kinds Of stitching on our work,
and confidently believe that 1t will supersede
all others in this branch of manufactures, Tor
the following reasons:
]. The work done by this machine is superior
to that Of any other in variety, amount, excel
lenCe and beauty.
q This machine is more durable than any
other OF its class, requiring much less outlay
for repairs and renewal of parta.
g. 1t does the cording Or staying OF button
holes in most elegant and substantial man.
ner without the expense Of royalty.
In short, because by the use of this machine
We can turn out superior work at less cost than
with any other.
{SIGNED BY MANY.l j
Er 1t is fast supcrseding all other ma
chimes for leather work.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-10-27
TILE SUCKERS.
Crimes, Casualties and other In
cidents i'm Illinois,

Crimes, Casualties and other In-
cidents in Illinois.
CHICAGO, October 27.--Wm. b. Whit
ney, Of Chicago, has filed his voluntary
petition in bankruptcy. His liabilities
are very large, amounting to $42O,5O3.
These debts are distributed very i'm
partially over Illinois, Wisconsin, Indi-
ana and Kentucky.
Berry, thejuryman who voted for con-
viction in the Sullivan case, Is highly
complimented for his firmness. The
provision men on South Water street
talk OF presenting aim with o gold
watch.
KIRKwooD, I'LL, October 27.--An ac-
cident occurred yesterday on the Chi
cago, Burlington g. Quincy Railroad,
near Wards mill. An engine and five
freight cars went through an iron bridge
and were totally wrecked. No one was
hurt fortunately. Had it been passen-
ger train the loss OF life would have
been fearful.
PONTIAC, ILL.,, October 27.-There was
quite riot in the town of Nevada last
night. George Custer, agent for A. NJ.
Wright & Co., Chicago grain men, had
quarrel with two drunken desperadoes
named James Lannin and Mike Lamb,
They Went into Custer's office, abused
him and threw articles around profuse-
ly. They chased Custer to store and
amused themselves by throwing weights
at him. Custer illustrated his displeas.
ure at such proceedings by drawing his
revolver and shooting both of the men,
infioting some ugly If not mortal
wounds. An investigation is now going
on before Justice at Wight, Ill.
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Police Courf.

Miscellaneous-Henry Anderson, II.
Werelman, Geo. A. Enken, overlooking,
continued to November 1; Geo. Wiiby,
Aug. Boand, IA. Hailman, j. Wagner,
driving wagons over newly pave i street,
continued 10 November |; JOS. Shubriek,
Henry Weldy, overIoading, continued
f. Faust, e, Domash, street begging,
dismissed; VIM. Ormstou, carrying con-
cealed weapons, continued to November
|; Claude johnson, Cbas. Webb, loiter-
ing, 80 days, execution suspended till
January 2, 1915 America Ross, keeping
disorderly house, dismissed; Annie Da-
Wis, harboIng lewd women, So; Frank.
Leonard, james Madison, aiding anu
abetting brothel, So each; VIM. McFar-
land, peading without license, s..
Drunk and Disorderly-AaryH Hagger-
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WASHINGTON, October u. - BY the
President of the United States ol
Amelca:
A PROCLAMATI ON.
From year to year we have been ac-
cnstoined to pause in our daily pursuits
and set apart time to offer thanks to
Almighty God for the special blessings
de has vouehsated to US, with our pray
ers for continuance thereof. We have
at this time equal reason to be thankful
Tor His continued protection, and for
many material blessings which His
bounty has bestowed. In addition to
these favors accorded to US as in
dividuals, we have especial occa-
sion to express our hearty thanks
to Almighty God, that, by His provi-
dence and guidance, our Government,
established a century ago. has been en-
abled to fulfil the purpose DRESS found
ers in Offering an asylum to the people
OF every race, securing civil and re-
ligious liberty to all within its borders,
and melting out to every individual alike
justice ana equality before the law. 1t
is, moreover, especially our duty to Of
fer our humble prayers to the Father OF
All Mercies fpr a continuance Of His
individuals. BY reason of all these con-
siderations l, Ulysses s. Grant, Presi-
dent of the United States, do recon.
mend to the people OF the United States
to devote The 30th day OF Noyem-
Der next to an expression of
their thanks and prayers TO AL
mighty God, and, laying aside their daily
avocalions aud all secular occupation,
to assemble in their respective places of
worship and observe such day us a day
OF thanksgiving and rest.
In witness whereof have hereuntoE
set my hand and caused the seal OF the
United States to be affixed.
Done at the City OF Washington this
28th day OF October, in the year OF our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and,
seventy six, anu OF the Independence OF
the United States OF America the one
hundred and first.
(L.S.] U. S. GRANT.
BY the President:
HAMILTON FISH, Secretary OF State.
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MOrtuarY Record.

Thos. Wentworth. 371< years, Ohio.
Henry Miller, 3 years, city.
Lugranie Moore, 81 years, Maryland.
Charlotte Mcdonald, IS years, Va.
VIM. j. Adams, o weeks, city.
Rosy Stacey, weeks, city.
Louisa Wiethre, 6 weeks, city.
Edmund s. Hopkins, 32 years, city.
Michael Keenan,, As years, Ireland.
Thos.tKahn, 27 years, Arkansas.
Thos. Grain, SO years, Ireland.
Jos. Selegman, years, city.
5. q. Butermann, II years, Germany.
Infant Linn, slill-born.
Susan Linn, 30 years, Ireland.
Anna Spear, rs years, city.
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ty, Henry Meyer, dismissed; Ellen Gil
les, bail forfeited; John Beerman, Jas.
Reagan, 81 each; Frank. Quigiey, So;
Maggie Belgium, So; Henry Wilson, 81;
Eliza johnson, j. M. Wilkins, So each /;
Ada Wilson, costs; America Ross,
Lewis Wilson, Thos. Steele, costs; +.
w. Chapman. John Crawford, 3O-$5O
each.
Assault and Battery-Pat. Conners
and John LaiAbut, dismissed; Fred. Pa
gels and A. R. SingletoH, costs.
Petit Larceny-G. MOmberg, sent to
Refuge; John Kelley, 30-$100.
Vagrancy-John Lewis, Chas. War
ner, VIM. Austin, Rudd Corners, VIM.
Reardon, John Harrigau and Tim Gro
nan, 80 days each; Fannie Moore, So.
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BOARD OF PUBLIC wOHKs.
Business Transacted by the Board
This Nor ming.


The Board met in regular session,
all members present, and President Bell
in the chair,
On motion the report of Mr. FoOte,
granting John B. Benedict permission
to build a temporary shop ON grounds
belonging to Eden Park on the east slide
OF Gilbert avenue opposite IIffi lent Pipe
street, was adopted.
The matter OF the repair and painting
OF sundry bridges, as recommended by
Assistant Engineer w. M. Hughes, was
on motion referred to the Committee on
Bridges.
On motion, the Engineer was directed
to prepare aud transmit to Council an
ordinance 10 establish the grade OF Mau
gold alley the first alley west OF West
ern ayenue), from Dayton street to Nc
Lean avenue.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-10-27
TESTIMONIALS.

The substantial excellence Of the Wheeler d
citation by those who are familiar with its
practical working, are shown in the following
testimonials from well known firms:
From A. ]. CLARK, prominent Shirt Manu-
facturer.
We use the Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Ma
chine In the manufacture of Shirts, Collars and
Cuffs, as no other machine will do our work SO
we'll A. j. CLARK.
a.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-10-27
Probate Court.

Mary Meyer was appointed admins.
tratrix of John d. Meyer. Personally,
$4,000; realty $4,000. Chas. l.. Giese
was appointed administrator de bontS
non, with the will annexed, of Herman
Knollman. Personally, $1,000; really,
$50, 900.
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since. Most OF the money has been re-
covered, and the balance will no doubt
be found.
Mrs. Bingham, wife OF Adjutant GEN.
eral Bingham was yesterday taken TO
the State Lunatic Asylum, having be-
come hopelessly insane.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-10-27
FINANCIAL.
CINCINNATI. October 27-I:aOP.

CINCINNATI, October 27-1:3OP r. M.
Gold steady at l0oX buving. and l09s1 SELL
ing. Gold checks ON New York selling at
lD9X.
New York exchange is quiet and steady at
previous rates. 1t is worth 1-10 dis. buying
and par selling.
Sterling exchange is IN moderate demand.
Rates steady aud unchanged We nuote 1T
S4 Sc for sight draft, and 81 81 for sixty -day
bills per fn gold.
There is very little doing in Government
bonds and they remain steady at yesterdays
uuOtatIOns:
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-10-27
WHEELER & WILSON'S
New No. z Machine,

Now for the first time introduced to the pub
lie. ranks in excellence with their famous
No. 6 Machine, but has some notifications
adapting it to special classes of work. The
Tailor will find it as well suited to his work
as is No. 6to leather work. 1t might properly
be termed the Tailor's Machine.
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"Society is a republic. When the in
diVidual tries to rise the community
presses him back by ridicule and cal
umny. One is not to be better or clev-
erer than the rest; and SO ne who, by
the inflexible force of genius, towers
above the standard of e0mmonpl place,
meets the ostra cism of society, which
persecutes him with such pitIless mock
cry aud slander that at length he has to
withdraw to the solitude OF his
thoughts"
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ST. LOUIS.
Judicial--Suicide- the
HRnnaV--Tn Sam mo.

sSufclde"s "sKece1Vtng the
BOOty--Insane,
ST. LOUIS. October 27.-Judge Gott-
schalk Will render a decision on the
Scheme and Charter case to-day.
A young woman was seen to jump
into the river from the foot of Biddle
street yesterday and disappear. She
was unknown to any one, and the body
has not yet been recovered.
The police have SO far arrested five
persons, who are supposed to have been
concerned in the robbery of j. Regina OF
IS, 900 in a den of prostitution a few dp"~
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-10-27
Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses were
issued since our lastreDort:
John First and Lizzie Ellahorst.
Mich. Meyer and Augusta Grosshart,
Il. Slaughter and Rosa +. Schneider,
Chas. M.sHarris and Annie Percy,
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TALLOW-C Continues steady and in fair re-
quest at saSkc for country, and Shc Tor city
MAJ n
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From JOHN sHILLITo & CO.. leading Dry

Goods Merchants Of Cincinnati.l
During thepast ten years we have used over
One Hundred Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Ma
chimes in the manufacture Of Ladies' Garments
Of every kind, including Heavy Cloaks and
Fine Underwear, and they have given entire
satisfaction. For our work the Wheeler b
Wilson Sewing Machine is unequaled.
JOHN SHILLLTO Il CO.
APRIL nth, 1874.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-10-27

A Canada newspaper heads the story
OF an elopement, "Good-by, john"
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FROM THE NATIONAL CAPITAL

Oh, Let Us Give ThaMks.
WASHINGTON, October II. - BY the
President OF the United States OF
Ameuca:
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1876-12-16
TESTE1fONlALS:

Prof John Rowland, musical instructor
of the Washington VI. f. Church Choir, says:
The Parlor Organs manufactured by tie
Gem Organ Company, Of tbs place, are
among the sweetest in tone of any have
ever heard. In style of case and handsome
finish they are without an equal.
From the Washington Star:
On exhibition in one Of the large show
windows of Cummins, Cole X Thompson
store i an improved style of organ manutac-
,urcd by the Gem Organ Company, of Wash
:urton. The cases are of solid walnut arIis-
rically finished and joined together IN the
most thorough manner. The wood work
evidently slows the master hand OF the >kIII't
mechanic. The musical qualities OF the Of
van. 20 we are Informed by an accomplished
musician. are not exceeded by the best in>tru-
,oouts of the kind use Ii is furnished with
ei.Lt stops which give it full scope IN the
most difficult pieces Of music / he action
consists Of two and one half sets of reeds, so
arranged that the slightest defect can he easily
reached and repaired. The organ is also
supplied with patent music rack. which
besides being ornamental, is of great conven-
fence to the performer. In conclusion, we
can say without prejudice, that the Gem Or
-an for beauty OF style, handsome finish and
excellent musical qualities, has no superior.
seYy~ 4 WRITTEN WARRANTED FOR FIVE
yr,rs ACCOMPANIES EVERY GEM PARLOR
ORGAN SOLD.