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The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1883-12-28
Local News.
ears. next Tuesday.

New Years, next Tuesday.
The quarterly conference will be held
in the NJ. f.. church on Saturday at two
O'Clock,
President and Mrs. Hamlin are spend
ing the holiday vacation of the college in
New York.
Whitmore a. Clark's well-known min
strels are to appear in this place on the
evening of January I.
George NJ. Rowland. of the last class
graduated from the college, is visiting in
town. He is studying theology at Hart
ford, Conn.
A. NJ. Williamson has sold a one-half
interest in the new Market" sO-called.
to F. c. jackson, formerly of the firm of
Field and jackson, hay dealers.
The ice men have begun to gather their
supplies for the coming summer. Joseph
BrOuillet has built 'slide" to make
easier the filling of his house.
Patrick Mccormick, the teamster, has
gone to Philadelphia, where he thinks of
remaining permanently. lie was accom-
panied by his son, Patrick, jr.
The water in the creek was so low yes
terday that the mills had no more than
they needed. The thaw, which has be-
gun, may afford them relief.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1883-12-28
Fire AT Lake DunmOre.

The Harrison cottage, one of those con-
nected with the Lake Dunmore House, in
Salisbury, was burned last week Thurs
day evening. Mr.. Hopper, the owner,
and two nephews came from New York
the night before and the latter occupied
this cottage. They had fire in the fire
place and it is supposed the house caught
from that. The double cottage, next to
the Harrison cottage, occupied by the
Hopper family, was also consumed, and
the cottage adjoining that had to be pull
ed down to stay the progress of the
flames. About forty men from Salisbury
village and vicinity arrived in time to
render material assistance. Each cottage,
with furniture, was insured for $40.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1883-12-28

"Words fail to express my gratitude, ."
says Mr.. Selby Carter of Nashville,
Tenn. " for the benefits derived from
Ayers Sarsapariila. Having been af-
flicted all my life with scrofula, my sys-
ten seemed saturated with it. 1t came
out in blotches. ulcers and mattery sores,
all over my body" Mr.. Carter states
that he was entirely cured by Ayers
Sarsapalilla, and since disseminating its
use, eight months ago, has had no return
of the scrofulous symptoms,
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1883-12-28

The untidy, dirty appearance of griz-
ely beard should never be allowed. Buck
ingham's Dye for the whiskers will readi-
ly change their color to a brown or black,
at discretion, and thus keep up your rep
utation for neatness and good looks.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1883-12-28

GREAT SURPRISE Is IN store Tor all who
use Kemp's Balsam for the throat and lungs, the
great guaranteed remedy. Would you believe
that II is sold on Its merits and that each druggist
is authorized to refund your money by the pro-
pretor OF this wonderful remedy IL il fails to cure
you. X. Birchard has secured the agency for
It, Price so cents and 81. Trial size free
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1883-12-28

s5y- For business cards and other adver
Using, see inside pages.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1883-12-28
Travellers Guide.

Trains pass Middlebury station at the
hours given below:
GONE NoRTH-Exrress, $3.50 a. m. /; passen-
ger, sos a. M; mail, $3.50 p. m; express,
5:5O p. IN.
GOING SouTH-Mail. 1920 a. M; passen-
ger. 5:l0 p. m; mixed as far as Brandon.
1888 .. M: express, 9:37.
MAILS CLosE-North, $40 and $40 p. m.
South, 1000 Il. M. and 7:40 pm.
See Central Vt timetable on last page.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1883-12-28

'IO 1OU! \
SINCEi issuing our CHRIST
MAS PROCLAMATION our hade
has been very large, eUe7a
beyond our most S011S1tUae
expectations, for which our
numerous Customers will
please accept our sincere
thanks. When 1Ue started,
one year ago, it 1O0S only
as ON experiment, and We
had serious doubts and
fears of ultimate success.
We are no1O happy to IN
form our friends that, al
THOUGH 1Oe have not made
q fortune, our success has
been all 1Ue could reason
ably eTpect-and more. We
Waiter ourselves that this
has been done only by SELL
inc GOOD GOODS atthe Lowest
HUine prices and represent
ing eUerythiaS just as zoe
beIieUed it to be, and back
inc up all our representa-
HOnS. We WOuld nOlO say
that 1Oe have still u good
stock in our line Which 1Oe
shall continue to Keep full,
and as heretofore sell at
the Lowest Prices, and 1Uar-
rant all as represented.
AMONGST our stock will be
found Clocks, Watches, SOL
id and Plated JelOeIry &J-
Uey1Oare, Books and Sta
tiOnery; Notions, etc, etc.
Ag0in Thanking you for
your liberal patronage, We
ask q continuance of the
same. Please ask Oltrprices
before PURCHASING.
c. E. MARSHALL.
The Portland daily press., 1883-02-20
Society Of Natural Histo '.

Prof Carmichael lectured las5 evening on
the growth of crystals. He prefaced his re-
marks by giving an outline of the nature and
minuteBess of molecules, which he described
as one 250,0O0,00Oth Of an inch in diameter.
Molecules when they come together arrange
the mselves symmetrically ,and this law is infal-
lible; any given substance will always crystal
lie inlthe same shape.
A great variety Of natural and artificial crys-
tails were exhibited to the audience. Numer-
GUS substances in state of solution were allow
ed to crystalline in Mr.Fnller's lantern and the
beautiful process was watched on the screen
with much interest.
The formation OF crystals n nature is by the
same law as their formation in the expert
ments under consideration; but great many
years must have elapsed in the building mp OF
quartz, etc. The sp' aker gave description OF
The probable manner in which nature deposit
ed her mineral wealth, and he drew upon the
blae kboard diagram of such a mine as we
have been looking for in Maine for number
of years.
The audience was unusually large and atten
tive. The president announced the invitation
of the White Mountain Club, to the members
OF this Society to be present at their next meet
ing Wednesday evening, when Rev. DR.. Hill
will speak of the history, objects and methods
OF the coast survey.
The Portland daily press., 1883-02-20
The MECHANIC Blues.

The Blues nave cut out very attractive pro-
gramme in celebration of Washington's birth
day. Gov. Robe and staff will ell take part
in the grand reception, the Maverick Rifles as
well as the Blues, will show their proficiency
in drill, and Chandler's Band will provide an
excellent concert. A large number of dstin-
guished officers, from the neighboring States,
have sgnifed an intention to be present.
A great feature of the affair will be the de,
coration of City Hall. The same elegant
painting which was used at the Tiger Ball in
Boston will adorn the rear of the stage. This
painting represents an immense laurel wreath
of gold, twenty-one feet in diameter and en-
circling landscape representing an encamp-
ment, with doves flying downward embematic
of "Peace." At the base of the wreath will
be stacks of muskets enwreathed with
flowers and fans, with drums and other musical
Instruments at their bases. The stage will be
covered with Venetian carpet representing
wreaths OF flowers op deep red ground. Either
side of the great painting will be marble
statues, ten feet high, supported on pedestals,
the statues crowned with flags and bannerets
of scarlet and blue. The great painting which
adorns the stage cost $3.50.
To the centre of the rear gallery will be
Turkish mosque draped in old gold, crimson
and brown velvet, the valences and curtains
bordered with moss paper in variegated colors,
and the mosque itself surmounted by beauti-
full banner representing the State seal, painted
by T. c. Savory, the celebrated banner painter
of Boston, expressly for this occasion. On
either side will be clusters Of national flags.
The galleries will have a groundwork of
cream color and snow-white, bordered with
blue and cream, cashmere, aud festooned with
wreaths Of blue and white caught up by
rosettes of blue. There will be used in this
decoration from 500 to 1000 yards of moss paper
employed in the decorations of the great in
augural ball at Washington, and will be en-
tirely new features in Portland decorations.
The decorations will be under the charge of
George n, Beals of the Boston Decorating
Company. These decorations have been
changed since the descriptions were published
sometime ago.
The Portland daily press., 1883-02-20
St. Lawrence Street church.


A large audience assembled last evening at
the st. Lawrence street church to listen to the
exercises commemorative of its 25th anniver-
sary. Il proved to be an occasion of great in
terest and enjoyment to all present.
The opening anthem by the church choir,
the solo by Mr.. Samuel Thurston and the song
by the st. Lawrence street double quartette
were all richly enjoyed Congratuatory ad-
dresses were made by Revs. T. E. Clark, Fran.
els Southworth George D. Lindsay, W III.
Fem, Asa Dalton and Elijah Kellogg. Their
kind and eloquent words were most felicitous
and encouraging to both the pastor and people
of this church, and made the occasion one long
to be remembered by all present.
Dea. Arthur Libby, tho first appointed dea-
con of this church, made an address in re
Spouse to the pastors call, in his characteristic
vein of pleasant humor, .reviving early mem
cries of the church.
Congratulatory letters were read from j. w.
Chickering, D. D., of Washington, D. c..
Rev. G. A. Dickinson, of Lowell, Prof. Ed
ward Y. Hincks, of Andover, and Rev. Eph-
rain C. Cummings, of this city. Written ad-
dresses were also presented from former pas
tors, Rev. E. P. Thwing, of Brooklyn, N. Y,
and Rev. Rufus K. Harlow, Of Midway, Mass.
The exercises continued till 9.45 without
wearying the audience, and thus closed the
auarter-centennial festi sities of the st. Law
renee street Congregational church.
We should not omit to mention the ann,ver-
sary hymn, to the air of America sung by
the congregation with great enthusiasm, led by
Mr.. Samuel Thurston and the choir.
The Portland daily press., 1883-02-20
Personal.


Lieutenant Casterson aud Corporal Smith, Of
the Maverick Rifles, were in the city yester-
day.
Mr.. w, W. EicheIberger, the signal officer
in charge of the Portland station has been
directed by the chief signal officer to inspect
and make report on the weather bulletin
system in use on the various railroads in
Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts and New
Hampshire. Mr.. Eichelberger commenced
his inspection tour yesterday by going up the
Maine Central
Mr. B. f. Wilson, the well-known dealer in
cigars, has recently formed connection in
business with Mr.. o. Hermance of New York
Mr.. Wilson's place of business will be in Bos-
ton as heretofore.
Mr.. James e. Haseltine, who recently
moved to Portland, Oregon, from this city,
has entered into partnership with Northrup &
Chown, in the carriage and wagon material
business. which has been extensively carried
on BY Mr.. Northrup. Mr.. Haseltine's numer-
GUS friends in this city will wish him the sue
cess that his large experience in the business
will warrant.
Mr.. w. FL. Crane, the actor, was dined by
gentlemen friends at the Cumberland Club
yesterday. Messrs. Robson and Crane are
at the Falmouth.
The Portland daily press., 1883-02-20
waddine at windhan,

At the residence of the brides aunt, Mrs
Nathan Pope, on Friday evening, 10th inst,
Katie NJ. LeGrow of this town united herself
in marriage to James E. Goddard of Pownal.
There were 4rge number of invited friends
present. The parlors were prettiy decorated
with evergreens, and the bride was very
charming in her plain but rich suit. There
were many elegant presents. After the union
short but impressive prayer and remarks
were offered by VIVA. Clark, one of the minis
tiers. The marriage ceremony among the
Friends IS both pleasing and impressive. 1t is
made u church affair. committee is chosen to
look after the fitness of the affiauced, and re-
port made at the monthly meeting, and if
favorable, the marriage takes place, otherwise
the couple cannot marry in that society. The
contracting parties join the right hands and
repeat the folowing:.
In the presence of God and these witnesses
l take thee --- to be my --, promising
through divine assistance to be unto thee a
loving and faithful --- till death do separate
us.
The Portland daily press., 1883-02-20
HF PRESS.
TUESDAY MORNING. FEBRUARY 20.
TIE PRESS.


May be obtained at the Periodical Depots of N. G.
Fessenden, Marquis, Brunell & Co., Andrews Arm
strong, Went Orth Holds ion, Robert Costello, For
est City News stand, Jewett, Bose, Hltching:
Il Mcfarland, Watson, Strange, Stinson, Boston
e. Maine Depot and Chisholm Bros, cs all trains
that run out of the city.
Auburn, Willard Small & Co.
Augusta, !. r. Pierce.
Bangor, Bangor News CO.
Ban Harbor, +. S. Jordan.
Bath, j. o. Shaw.
Biddeford, K. NJ. Burnharn.
A. L. Jellersons
Brunswick. B G. Dennis n.
Cumberland Mills f. A. Verrtns
DamarJiscotta, E. w. Dunbar
Freeport w A. Mitchell.
Fryeburg r. @. Harmon.
Fairfield, E. Fl. Evans.
Pennington. d. H. Knowlton.
Gardiner, Palmer & Co.
Gorham, Jas. H. Irish Il Co.
Hallowell, CO.. tpaulding.
Lewiston, Chandler & Estes
Livermore Falls, G.. d. Hughes.
Mechanic Falls, A. w. Bridge, e. a. Thomas'
Norway, s. L. Crockett A. .. Noyes:.
Old Orchard Geo. E. Fogg, A. Il. Jeilison,
Richmond, G. A. Beale.
Rockland, o. S. Andrews,
Sabattus E. Fl. johnson.
Saccarappa, +. K. Webb
Saco H. b. Kendrick & Co.,
Springvale, G. II. Pierce.
SO. Paris A. NJ. Gerry.
Thomaston, S. Delano.
Vfnalhayen, II. M. Roberts.
The Portland daily press., 1883-02-20
Bath Iroc Works.

The Goss Iron Works are being pushed
along as fast as possible and will be ready to
commence work in month or more. Some
changes are being made to the interior of the
buildings in some work performed daring the
absence of Superintendent Reynolds on the
Mendoza's trip to ST. Thomas, but this will all
be finished by the time the tools are received.
Already the boiler is in position and the sixty
horse power engine is being set up. A set OF
boiler rolls weighing $4,000 pounds, planer
weighing 1900 for smoothing the edge of
boiler plates, a surface planer, punch and
one or two other tools are in position, and the
others are in process of construction. A steam
hammer weighing AGO pounds, Independent
of the die, and calculated to strike blow of
twenty-five tons, is going into position on its
foundation of solid pile work. Plans for the
shafting and all the other appurtenances ale
also about completed. Thus far two assess
ments of % per cent. each have been paid in
by the stockholders. The location of the works
for economy of labor is excellent A special
track from the Maine Central Railroad has
been laid from the railroad yard through the
buildings 10 the wharf so that when boiler is
finished it can be run out to the wharf and at
once hoisted into the vessel waiting for it, and
all material coming over the railroad can be
delivered at any point desired
The Portland daily press., 1883-02-20
Representative Classification.

Representative ClaSSlncablon'
The following classification for representa-
tives in the Legislature has been agreed upon
by the Committee on Legislative Apportion'
ment:
Penobscot entitled to 16-Bangor 3, Dexter
and Garland /, Exeter, Corinna and NeWpoI'
l, Plymouth, Etna Dixmont and NewDurg 1
Corinth, Charleston and Bradford l, Stetson
Levant Carmel and Kenduskeag ], Hampden
and Orrington / Brewer and Vcazie |, Orono,
Glenbnrn and Herman 1, Oldtown, Alton ano
Hudson l, Eddington, Holden, Clifton, BRAD
ley, Milford, Greenfield and Greenbush l, "a
grange. Argyle. Edinburg, Rowland, Max
field Mattamiscontis, Passadumkeag, hincoin
and Enfield l, No. Plantation, NO. z, Greal
Falls Pl., Lowell, Burlington, No. 3 south Of
Lee. Lakeville Plantation, Carroll, Springfield
Lee, Prentiss and Webster Plantation l, Cnes-
ter, VIM, Mattawamkeag, Kingman, Drew
Plantation, Midway, Woodville Pl., Stacyvllle
IN Penobscot county not included in any otnef
class, l.
Knox entitled.t to s-Camden /, Rockland 2,
Thomaston, Matinicus Isle Pl. and Muscle
Ridge Pl. l, St. George, Gushing. and Friend
ship l. South Thomaston, Vinalhaven, North
Haven aud Hurricane Isle /, Washington, APP
pleton and Hope l, Warren and Union l.
Cumberland entitled to 20 Bridgton !, Cum
berland and Falmouth l, Portland 8, Cape
Elizabeth l, Freeport and PoWnai !, west
brook /, Gorham /, Deerlng l, BrunSWick i,
North Yarmouth and Yarmouth 1, Windham
1, Orsfeld. Harrison and Casco !, Harpswell
and Scarboro l, Gray and New Gloucester 1,
Baldwin and Standish 1, Sebago, Naples and
Raymond 1.
Sagadahoc entitled to bath /, Phipsburg,
Georgetown, Woolwich and Arrowsic 1, Tops
ham, Bowdoinham and West Bath 1, Bowdoin,
Richmond and Perkins l.
Washington entitled to 10-Eastport l, East
Machias, Alexander, Marshfield, Whitneyvile,
Crawford, Wesley, Nos. Is and 10 East Div l,
Dennysville, Meddybemps, Lubec, Charlotte
and Edmunds 1, Pembroke, Perry and Rob-
binston l, Cherryfeld, Steuben, Millbridge,
Deblois, Beddington and Deverenx /, Dan
forth, Princeton, Baileyville, Barring. Tops
field and Waite, No. T. Range No. 2, No. 8,
Range 4, Codyville, jackson Brook, Talmage,
No II, No. Div. Plantations and all territory
not otherwise classed /, Machias, Columbia
Falls, COLI mbia, Mortified, No. Is, Mid. Div.
l, Whiting, Nachiasport, Marion, Prescott,
Cutler, Cooper and No. IA, East Division l,
Jonesport, Addison, Harrington, Jonesboro
and Centreyille /, Calais /.
The Portland daily press., 1883-02-20

To the Editor of the Press;
[ have been a reader of the different opin-
ions Of our citizens on the school question,
which you have printed from tiine to time,
without making anylremarks upon the subject.
But noticing in recent issue few remarks
from the pupils Of the High school and being
pupil in one of our advanced classes in that
school, and therefore having pursued most Of
the studies laid out in the English course, I
would like to say something ON the subject.
I have no fault to find with the line of stud
les laid out in the Primary and Grammar
schools. but my criticism lies in the course pur-
sued in the High school 1 think some Of the
studies pursued in the High school could be
well supplied by some such study as book-keep-
lug, mechanical drawing and 9th ers which are
used more or less in every day life The other
" one of our pupils asked the principal if he
could take bookkeeping, he was told that he
could not. Bookkeeping is laid down on our
school reports, which are circulated among the
parents, as one of the studies to be taken in
the third class. have been in the school be-
tween three and four years and 1 do not know
of single instance where pupil has been al
l0W6u W III LIB CouEoo VI SbuuJ.A L
think this study could be introduced with benz
eficiaI result in some one of the four classes.
would like to inquire at this point, why
bookkeeping should be laid down as a High
school study in the annual school report?
Perhaps some enc Of the present school COM
mittee could inform our citizens on this point.
There is certain study which is pursued in
this school which think could be shortened
and give place to one more study at least. The
study which have reference to is that of En-
glish Literature. This is g book of about five
hundred pages, as it is now studied it takes
four years TO complete the work as 1t is laid
down for us. Some one may claim that the
reason why it is continued through four years
is because we only have it once week. But
the time given to it that day is only 80 minutes
shorter than is gwen to any other study. do
not understand why four years shonld be given
to this study, while to some others which are
as useful if not more SO, the time is limited to
| SIX or four months
During the first six months OF the Literature
| course in the first class, about four months of
that time is given TO the study of the theatre
| and dramatic literature. Now do not believe
that it is needful to drill so long on such sub
| iect. / think the time could be more proita-
| bly, employed and the future generations will
| be as well, if not better benefited / do not
mean for my criticism in this branch of study
to rest on the first class course alone but TO the
| course in the other classes as well. I will not
| try here to say anything about the classical
course, except that if a pupil after pursuing
| this course for four years cannot go to college
| as he expected to has accomplished nothing
! but ga little Latin and less Greek"
The Portland daily press., 1883-02-20

Fine day yesterday. Mercury 60 at sunrise,
14o al 10 a. M, 800 at noon, 800 at sunset; wind
southeast.
The steamer City of Richmond will resume
her trips Feb. 23d.
Rev. DR.. Holbrook will lecture on the Yc-
Semitic Valley Wednesday, at 730 o'clock, at
West Congregational church.
The visit of the Lewiston people to the Roll
er Skating Rink Tonight will prove delight
full excursion. The two bands of music pres
ent will play alternately throughout the eve
ming.
The lectures by Elder George Clarity will be
continued through this week in the chapel cor
ner of May and Danforth streets.
The usual gospel temperance meeting will
be held at the Mission this evening at IL
O'Clock. Also conservation at 3 p. m. All are
invited.
The regular quarterly meeting Of the visit
ing department of the Womea's Christian Az
ISOLATION will be held at 26 Spring street to-
morrow "Wednesday, at 5 p. M
The Grand Trunk freight house was broken
into Sunday during the day. A door, which
was not properly fastened, gave admittance TO
the thieves. The money drawers were broken
open Dub as tney uld not contain anything tnc
burglars got no plumber. The guilty persons
are supposed to be boys
Leon Marshall, 10 years of age, ran away
from home at Bath and was found by his moth
or Saturday evening at work in the United
States Hotel in this city.
1t is reported that small child living in the
vicinity of the Eastern-Maine Central depot
had one ear nearly all eaten off by a rat one
night last week.
The street department is doing everything
poss Bile to put streets in passable condition,
A vast amount Of work is being done.
The bills against the city for February should
be brought in the sd inst.
The new quartette from the Weber Club fur
nished excellent music at ST. Paul's Sunday.
Congress Square Union will meet this eve
ming at Mrs. L. A. Wade's, 80 Spruce street.
There will be &c" supper given by the la
dies of the Church Of the Messiah Wednesday
evening
The Martha Ann Palmer brought cargo of
Martinique sugar to this port yesterday
We would ackno~ ledge the receipt from the
"boys OF 1919 of an elegantly bound copy OF
the proceedings at the celebration of the 10Th
anniversary of the Ethan Allen Engine Com
pany at Burlington, VT, April %, 1882.
The Portland daily press., 1883-02-20
Roller Skating Rlnk.

There is large party expected from Lewis
ton and every arrangement has been made fol
pleasant time at this place of amusement
this evening. Chandler will furnish his usual
good music and an order of thirty pieces have
been selected for this occasion. giving every
one good opportunity to enjoy themselves.
Ushers viii Re in attendance to show every
body TO seats.
There will be a complimentary party at the
rink this Wednesday afternoon to the High
School young ladies' AS there is no school
this week the management have found it diff
cult in furnishing the ladies with tickets
Those who have not received tickets can Oh
tain them at the rink