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The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-11-21
that it will at an early day apply for admis-

that 1t Will at an early day apply Tor adms-
sion to the Union.
A TREASURY department order forbids the
importation OF rags from France and South
ern Europe on account of the fear Of cholera
infection.
DURING October there arrived in the
United States "a, AL emigrants, as again, t
4S, S65 in October, 1888.
DIR. JAMES LAW, in n report to the com.
missioner of agriculture, recommends a re
formation in the system of slaughter in the
large cities and villages as means
of suppressing the evils now resulting
from the sale of the meat of tuberculous ami.
mails. One municipal abattoir, he says, should
be established in each great center of popula.
ton In this alone stock should be slaughtered
for food, and the carcass and viscera of every
animal slaughtered be examined by a compe.
tent veterinary Inspector. Frequent inspection
ofdairics which supply large cities is also rec.
commended.
THE annual report of Mr. d. S. Alexander,
fifth auditor of the treasury, shows that the
consular fees collected during the past fiscal
year amounted to $685., 7S0 and the consular
expenses aggregated sS12,345, being an ex.
cess of receipts over all expenditures of SIS.
;35 The total collections of internal revenue
amounted to Sl2l, 5S5,06S and the total ex.
penses to S4,06S, 400.
THE national board of health has sent a
communication to the governors of all the
States, urging upon them to take every pos
sible precaution to prevent the introduction
and spread of Asatic cholera in this country.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-11-21
NEWS SUMMARY
Eastern md Middle states.

A CHILD born in New York few days
ago has no arms OF legs, but is a lively and
healthy infant nevertheless.
C. A. j. QUECKBERNER, New York ath-
lete, has been awarded handsome medal by
the United States government for saving
sixty three persons from drowning since 1876
CHARLES r. PARKER, cashier of the Fifth
Avenue hotel, New York, committed suicide
by shooting himself. Temporary insanity
caused by sickness led to the deed
THE official returns give Blaine plurality
of S0,553 in Pennsylvania. The Republicans
will have a majority of II in the Senate and
81 in the House, q majority on joint ballot OF
%. The next congressional delegation will
stand 20 Republicans and $ Democrats a Re
publican gain of 4.
In New Jersey the official vote Isl Cleve
land, 127, 1888; Blaine. 123,37S; St John, 4, 1888;
Butler, 3,49s; Cleveand's plurality, 4,4O5.
DELAwARE's official vote gives Cleveland
1864; Blaine, II, u.s. St John, 80; Butler, T..
THE official vote in New Hampshire Isl:
Blaine, As, 1866 Cleveland. 80, lGG; st. John,
1913; Butler, SOP; Blanes plurality, 400).
For governor-Currier Republican,, 42.4l0;
Hill Democrat, 39,64l; Mason Prohibltionl,
and scattering, 2,27l: Curriers' plurality i69.
REV. HENRY S. WILLIAMSON, a popular
young Episcopal minister of Trenton, N. D.,
committed suicide by blowing out his brains
in an obscure street of that city He was
but twenty six years old, a graduate of
Princeton college, and highly connected. No
reason was assigned for the suicide
A CONCORD On. H. dispatch reports quite
severe shock eff earthquake in that city.
A MONUMENT to commemorate the Revou-
tionary battle of Monmouth was presented
to the State of New jersey at Freehold with
appropriate ceremonies The monument is
of granite, 100 feet high, and cost $4,000, of
which $50, 900 was appropriated by the United
States. The corner stone was laid in 1873.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-11-21
PANIC IN PARIS.
Thousands Leaving the City on Acc
count OF The Cholera.

The fresh outbreak of cholera in Paris has
created great alarm among all classes. Many
deaths occur daily and the hospitals are filled
with patients. A dispatch says that "the
epidemic seems unquestionably to be spread
ing gradually throughout the city. Precau-
tons of every kind are being taken by
the public and by individuals, to i'm
pede the progress of the plague.
On Monday one warehouse sold 10000 yards
of red flannel, the wearing of which is sup
posed by many to be efficient in guarding
against contagion. Such of the troops and
policemen as are detailed for night duty are
given an allowance of rum III their coffee
Many people have already left the city. The
exodus has been increasing lately, and
continuous string of vehicles can
now be seen in the streets leading
TO the various railway stations. Ply
sicians are of the opinion that people who
are strong and healthy need have small fear
of being attacked. None of the attendants
at the hospitals have so far been seized with
the malady. Many consider the disease not
contagious. Efforts are being made to put
the slums in better sanitary condition by
flushing them with water and carbolic acid,
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-11-21
THE ELECTORAL VOTE.
Complete Returns From all the States
The PIuraiitics.

The New York Herdid prints the follow
ing table showing the division of the electoral
vote, with the pluralities for both candidates:
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Clpveland's majority ................. 3
Cleveland's plurality ON popular vote %. %
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-08
Practical Recipes.

TOMATO CATsUP.-To one peck of ripe
tomatoes put one teacupful of salt. Cut
the tomatoes in small pieces over night.
Lay them in porcelain vessel. Sprinkle
the salt well through them. in the morn
ing put them into II preserving kettle and
boil them two hours. Take them off and
strain through fine sieve or net; then
return the juice to the kettle and boil il
half way. Flavor to taste with powdered
cayenne pepper, allspice and cloves. Do
not add spices until half an hour before il
is done. When cool bottle, corking with
new corks. and scald the corks before
using. A teaspoonful OF olive oil poured
into the top of each bottle will assist in
keeping the catsup.
OATMEAL DRINK.-It is one OF the best
receipts printed for gratuitous distribution
by the National Health Society. Put three
tablespoonful of coarse oatmeal into
three quarts of cold water, and boil it tor
half an hour; while hot sweeten to taste
with brown sugar. Most people prefer it
strained. This is very good mixed with
cocoa. about half OF each, as a hot drink.
or it can be favored with cloves and
lemon peel boiled IN it. II it is to be
drank cold one half ounce citric acid may
be put to each two or three gallons.
Lemon juice is preferable to the acid, but
very much dearer, Rice or barley drink
can be made in the same way, using brok-
en- rice or barley instead of oatmeal. Any
OF the above are excellent drinks tor the
harvest field aud very cheap.
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Bath kennsbrt znnrnaI.
Sweet Minded Women.

So great is the influence of sweet
minded woman on those around her that
ii is almost boundless. 1t is to her that
friends come IN seasons of sickness and
sorrow for help and comfort. One sooth-
ing touch of her kindly hand works
wonders in the feverish child; few
words let fall from her lips in the ear OF
sorrowful sister do much to raise the load
Of grief that is bowling its victim down to
the dust in anguish. The husband comes
home worn out with the pressure of bust
ness and feeling irritable with the world
in general. bat when he enters the cosy
sitting room and sees the blaze of the
bright fire, and meets his wife's smiling
face he succumbs in a moment to
the soothing influences. which act as the
Balm of Gilead to his wounded spirit.
We are all wearied with combating with
the stern realities Of lite. The rough
sehoolboy flies in rage from the taunts
OF his companions to find solace in the
mothers smile; the little one, full of
grief with its own large trouble, find a
haven OF rest on its mothers breast; and
30 one might go on ~ith instances of the
influence sweet minded woman has in
the social life with which she is connect
ed. Beauty is an insignificant power
when compared with hers.
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Mothers.

Mothers, don't be in hurry to delegate
to others in these important first years,
the care which none can understand or
take like yourselves. We know how
weary you often are. We know how this
bodily WEAKNESS produces discourage
menr, but by-and-by these precious, yet
troublesome little ones to whom you are
repaying the debt you owe your own good
mothers. will join hands and make low.
ing charmed circle for the protection of
your old age. Not one little rosy face
shall you have kissed and washed in vain
if you are thus true to them and yourself;
not one little brown head laid lovingly on
its nightly pillow; not one little figure,
neatly robbed, to jump into its fathers
arms when this days toll is done. Oh
woe-woe to those. and there are such.
who would weaken. or break down. this
most blessed and holy of all relations.
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A Hairs Thickness.
A DELICATE IMAGINE IN THE WASHINGTON
PoSToFFICE AND It's Use.

A curious little machine in the office of
the Chief of the Stamp Bureau of the
Postoffice Department is the cause of the
cancellation of the contract of the New
England firm with the government for
furnishing envelopes to the Postoffice De-
partment. tits aqueer-l looking contrivance,
cross between a set of butchers scales
and ordinary grocers, or rather combi-
nation of the two. There is larger dial
like the face of a clock, with the little
hand that flies around the face pointing to
the figures at the side. which are arranged
like the figures on the clock face, with
little dots between. You see three dots 2''
said the gentleman in charge. inquiringly.
well the space between these Indicates
one-sixteenth-t housandth of an inch. Get
ting it down pretty fine. isn't ftp You see
this movable piece of iron here which
comes down with a smooth surface upon
this other solid surface Well, the rails
ing OF that moves the pointer which runs
round the dial. To test the thickness If q
sheet OF paper we simply place it between
this movable piece and the solid surface
below, and when the movable piece OF
iron comes down upon the paper the hand
registers the true thickness of the paper.
Delicate instrument? Well, | should think
so. just give me hair from your head
will you?"
Then he took hair and slipped it deftly
between the two pieces. The had on the
dial followed the motions on the screw un-
til it stopped at the figures 20. Just 20
l6-l0O0ths of an inch in diameter" he
said. Now let me try hair of your
mustache. They are generally much
larger. especially if you have been in the
habit of shaving He took up pair
of scissors. clipped off hair from the
mustache and placed it in position
The hand stopped at so. Fifty sixteen
thousandths of an inch thick :" he said :;
THAT shows the effect of shaving. |
measured a hair from the hand of a gen.
tleman few minutes ago which was 40
l6-l000ths thick but those in his NOUS
tache were precisely the same thickness
the reason being that he never shaved.
Yes, that is the machine that proved that
the firm making our envelopes was not
fulfilling its contract he said, as he fell
back admiringlv.
''By this dial we can see just the thick
ness. BY this lever. which is very much
like pair of grocer's scales. we can tell
Just what pressure the paper viii stand.
You see we have two other movable pieces
of iron here. with hole entirely through
both. and plunger which passes through
that hole. Well, we put the paper between
those pieces. which. when they are pressed
tightly together by this lever. hold it
firmly. The plunger. which passes
through the opening In the two pieces of
iron. encounters this paper thus firmly
held To know what the pressure is we
have the plunger attached to scale lever
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with a weight attached like an ordinary
pair of scales. and by moving this weight
out along the lever until the paper breaks.
of course we can see what the weight is
that makes it break See? Very simple
after you understand it. Well, that is what
the paper makers thought after they had
lost an $4,000 contract by it. 1t was n
new thing to them, but they acknowledged
that they were beaten when they saw II. :"
This delicate instrument. only recently
invented, is companion piece to the scales
in the Assayer's Office of the Treasury, by
which the weight of hair is accurately
tested. Washington Post.
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His Opposite.

Humiliation has come to the family of
Prof. Causing, the celebrated Psychologist
Several days ago, John Causing. a Young man
of promise married Chinese woman. When
the Professor heard of the disgraceful affair,
he swore that never again should the worth
less fellow find shelter under the paternal
roof. Several days afterwards the son came
home, bringing his wife with him Unob
served, they entered the parlor When the
old gentleman entered, not suspecting his
sons return. he was shocked by an avalanche
of indignation.
GLOW dare you bring this woman to my
house?' he exclaimed.
The young man was astonished. Father.
| do not understand you, :" said he 81 thought
that YOU would welcome my wife. She doesn't
speak very good English at present, but
under your teaching, she can coon overcome
the difficulties of our uneven tongue.
Welcome your wife," stormed the Pro.
fessor. "welcome such a thing as she ST.
"Don't be violent in manner. Ying Voc
is gentle creature and your gesture nigh,
brighten her"
GLOW on earth can you love such a crea.
ture?" said the Inundated father.
20, don't love her."
Then why in thunder, sir, did you marry
herr"
"Od gentleman. there is no use cutting
up Respect for your teachings caused me
TO marry her. In your lectures You saw that
man should marry his opposite. Some time
ago | began reading accounts of Chinese
customs, and found that they were our
opposites in everything. l have followed
your advice"
The Professor groaned.
Besides that" continued the Young man
the parents of this girl died recently, leav-
ing her the controlling stock in the largest
laundry of the country"
The Professors face frightened
"She has considerable money on hand
have none. In this respect. too, we ar,
opposites.'
The Professor laughed.
"She has generously consented to pay of
the mortgage on our place"
The Professor threw his arms around thu
young wife and kissed her muskmelon coun
tenanee. Releasing her, he turned to his sor
and said
Il am pleased at your choice The Chi
nese are not nearly as yellow as thew have
been painted. l should have married this
sort of n girl-not too opposite but Just op.
posite enough for all practical purposes Your
mother my son, is my opposite. married
her because she was my opposite and blast
it. she has heea opposite me ever since.
She is always opposed to me. You have done
we'll The Chinese who come TO this coun.
try, hesr, are not loug-lived This fair
creature msv die soon. When she does. mar.
nv smother opposite "-Arkaasan Trareler.
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Proposals for Subsistence Stores.
orrwx rRKAsuRKR. N.u.p.v.s

ToGCs, Nh, November Sd, 1854.
Sealed proposals. subject TO the usual conditions,
will be received at this offer until u O'Clock. NJ
November twentieth, AT which Time aud place they
will be opened in the presence Of bidders for furnish
ina aud delivery at this Home, ~ o. nine hundred
pounds, more or less per week. II called for Of sau-
sage, to consist Of third fat pork esh aud two.
thirds Of lean pork. fresh, from Dvcemher LIST. lisa
TO April LIST, lisa.
The Home reserves the right 10 reject any and all
proposals. Information a. to bidding aud terms OF
contract will he furnished on application 10 this
Office
Envelopes containing proposals shou be marked
"FopoSas for Subsistence Stores al National Home,
u. " $, rogus, Me :" and addressed to the under
signed. ANDREW J SMITH, Treasurer
Approvea,-LUrHeRS STEPHENSON, " r., Governor.
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WHY i! AM A REPUBLICAN

A history of the republican part defence of its
policy and the which Justify its continaanc,
in power. By Geo. S. Boutwell,. The contents
follows, in IA chapters
The provisions of the const ution Of the United
States in relation TO slavery and their fore in the
country. The Missouri Compromise and its repeal.
The organization of the republ party the contest
in Kansas, and the elections of 1856. The senatorial
contest of 1855 in Illinois, and the election of Mr.
Lincoln in 1860. The inauguration of Mr.. Lincoln
and the political and military questions then forced
upon the country. The proclamation of emancipa
ton and the amendments 10 the cons tuition. The
election OF 1864 with view of the sition of the
democratic and republican parties. The financial
policy of the republican party and its results. The
protective party of the repub an party, and its
effects upon the wages of laborers and upon the
prices of commodities The policy of the republican
party in regard 10 public lands. The policy of the
republican par in favor of universal education
The increase OF the country in population and wealth
since 1860 The questions at sue in the pending
contest. The influence OF the United States in the
affairs of the world due TO the administration of the
government by the republican party.
Following the above Is Lncoln's speech at Spring
field H., June ~. 1865, his inaugural addresses
proclamation of emancipation, Grafton at Gettysburg
NOV. 10, 1861, republican platform from 1856 to 1884,
democratic platform 1864, and public services of
Blaine and Logan.
CLOTH COVERS Price S1.25.
Copy of this book sent TO any address post paid
receipt of price. Address
Kennebec Journal,
octl7dtf Augusta, Me
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BOSTON AND SAVANNAH
STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
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The elegant new iron steamers Of 200 tons each
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Mem advertisements.
MANKATO, MINI,

MAM |! MMN. ::;s: = :':s;:
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porous manufacturers and jobbers, with the bes,
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paper. boot and shoe factories. We have 5000
people. 4 trunk line railroads with bran hes iins
educational, religious and social advantages WITH
beautiful sheltered, healthy location. For speciai
information, address NJ. q WILLARD,
octl4d&w4w Sec'y Board Of Trade.
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Oak Grove Seminary

An old and reliable Boarding and Day School for
pupils of both sexes. Under the control of New
England Yearly Meeting Of Friends. Location
healthy. Instruction practical and thorough. Dis
cplne good. Terms moderate. Winter term opens
the 18th of eleventh month Nov. Send for circular.
CHAS. II. JONES Principal,
octlst&w4w vsesalboro'. Maine.
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Headsche Is overcome by ST Jacobs OIL.
the lightning pain-cure. Price 50 cents
A cough or cold taken between now and
Christmas frequently lasts all winter. This
Is certainly the case with people who have
weak lungs. The most convenient. reliable
and inexpensive remedy is Johnson's Anodvne
Liniment. IL is to be used internally and
externally.
Last winter We warned our readers against
buying the large 25ct packs of worthless
horse and cattle powders. and as it is now
time TO begin TO use them, we again
urge them not TO throw away their
money. Sneridsn's Powders are strictly pure,
but we know Of no Others that are. And a
It 10. can costs only Sloo. nov4+&wlw
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1t was a Methodist psrson this time. and
an Ohio one at that; he limited that it would
be nice to grto Europe, as his throat trouble
was getting worse, but the good deacons saw
through the whole scheme sent for a bottle
of DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup, and consequent
ly nsw enjoy a good sermon, delivered in a
good, clear tone
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salt R !'!.!!
And Every Species Of Itching
and Burning Diseases
Positively Cured.

T7cZEMA, or Salt Rheum with its agonizing Itch
il, ing and burning. instantly relieved BY warm
bath with CUTIcURA SoAP, and . single Application
OF Cuticura, the great kin Cure. This repeated
daily, With two or three doses Of CUTIcUEA REsoL~
WET, the New Blood Purifier, 70 keep the blood
cool, the perspiration pare and untriiaiing, the
bowels opFn the liver and kidneys active, will sped
ily cure Eczema, letter. Ring worm. PSor1asis'
Jlehen Prurftus. Scaled Head, Dsndru6. and every
years VI Itching. scaly, and imply Humors Of the
Scalp and skin. when the best physicians and all
known remedies fail.
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Bishop Bowman gave to d. l.. Southland,
Greencastle. Ind, who was nearly helpless
with rheumatism, a bottle of Athlophoros.
The effect was rapidand recovery complete.
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win Mcdonald, TN eaYborn st.. Chicago crate
fully acknowledges q cure Of Salt Rheam On head
neck face arms, and legs for seventeen years; moi
able 10 walk except hands and knees for one year
moi able TO help himself for eight years tried Hundreds
on remedies doctors pronounced his Gaze hopeless
permanently cured BY CUTIcUKA REsoLyEsT (bloot
puriheY) internally. and CCTIcURA and CUTIcuEA
30 aP 1.-THE great skin cures) externally.