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The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-06-20
The Rose Farms of India.

"Genuine altar of roses" remarked
New York chemist, (which is made in
India and Australia, cost one hundred
dollars an ounce at the places of distilla-
ton. 1t takes so, 600 rose blooms to yield
an ounce of altar. They are the common
roses, and grow in great profusionin Cal
ifornia, where the distillation of altar
could be made very profitable industry.
have seen hedge rows near Samona, in
that State, SO dense with these roses that
the odor from them on a warm, sultry
day caused feeling of peculiar faintness
and oppression in the passer by. This is
the effect of the altar that is distilled by
the heat aud moist air, and is held sus-
pended, as it were, in the atmosphere.
"There is money in that cause of faint
ness and Incidence, but in this country
not only the sweetness, but the great
value of the flowers, is wasted on the
desert air. In Northern India the roses
are regularly cultivated. They are planted
in rows in fields, and require no particu-
lar care. When they begin to bloom they
are picked before midday. The work is
done by women and children, who seem
to regard it more as a pleasure than a
pursuit of labor. The rose leaves are dis
titled in twice their weight of water,
which is drawn off into opeu vessels.
These ere allowed to stand over night,
being covered up with cloths to keep out
dirt and insects. In the morning the
water is coated with thin oily film.
This is the rare altar of roses, 1t is
skinned off with a fine feather and
dropped into walls. The process con-
tinues daily until the bushes cease to
bloom. So it may well be imagined that
any essence of oil that requires the dis
tilling of so, 600 roses to fill an ounce vial
has right to have good price set upon
it."--Neao York Sun.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-06-20
The Greeks of Old.

The physical superiority of the ante
Alexandrian Greeks to the hardest and
most robust nations of modern times, is
perhaps best illustrated by the military
statistics of Xcnophon. According to
the author of the AnaJaSis, the complete
accoutrements of a Spartan soldier in
what we would call heavy marching
order, weighed seventy-five pounds, ex-
elusive of the camp, mining, and bridge
building tools, and the rations of bread
and dried fruit, which were issued in
weekly installments, and increased the
burden of the infantry soldier to ninety,
nlnety-tive, or even to a full hundred
pounds. This load was often carried at
the rate of four English miles an hour
for twelve hours per diem, day after day !;
and only in the burning deserts of South
ern Syria, the commander of the Grecian
auxiliaries thought it prudent to shorten
the usual length of days march by one
fourth. The gymnastic tests applied by
the systanchus, or recruiting officer of a
picked corps, would appear more pre-
postcrous to the uniformed exquisite of a
modern "crack regiment" Even tall,
well shaped men of the soundest consti-
tuition, could not pass the preliminary
examination unless they were able to
jump their own height vertically and
thrice their own length horizontally, and
two thirds of those distances in full
armor; pitch weight equal to one-third
of their own, to a distance of twenty
yards, and throw javelin with such
dexterity that they would not miss a
mark the size of a mans head more than
four out of ten times at a distance of
fifty yards, beside other tests referring
to their expertness in the use of the bow
and the broadsword, Popular Science
M1nfh11J
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-06-20
A Mexican Pyramid.

Fresh proofs are reported to have been
discovered of the existence of an ancient
civilization in Mexico. In Sonora, about
sixty miles southeast of the town of
Madeline, some explorers have found in
the heart of a virgin forest pyramid,
which is 4, $50 feet around the base and
$50 feet high-that is to say, nearly
double the size of the great pyramid of
Cheops. From the base to the summit
there is a roadway on which vehicles can
travel round the vast erection il a spiral
The outside walls are built of granite
blocks carefully fooled and bedded. A
little further off is hillock, with
hundreds of caverns or chambers cut in
it, from five to fifteen feet wide and ten
to fifteen feet long. They have no win
dows, and are entered by the roof. The
wall are covered with hieroglyphics and
curious pictures with the feet and hands
of men. Stone utensils have also been
found there Who the builders of these
ancient monuments are is still unsettled,
but according to FL Liberal, they prob
ably belong to Mayos, who formerly in
habited Sonora, and were different race
from the Indians, having blue eyes, a
white skin and blonde hair.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-06-20

relatives at the Saw Kill house, in this
borough. He paced restlessly up and
down the streets, eagerly awaiting the
stage to carry him on his journey 'home
ward" as he expressed it. He grasped
the hands of some of the old settlers OF
this quaint old town and nodded to many
more whom he recognized.
Soon the great numbering stage for
Dingman's arrived in sight and the old
man was the first to board it. He now
chatted to his sister and the other &C.
cupants in lively vein until Dingman's
was reached, when he was let down and
again found his way to the old spot.
Arriving here, he fell on his knees and
thanked his Maker that He had spared
him to again enjoy the old haunts, and
with solemn vow never to leave the
place until conveyed away dead, he
took an affectionate leave of his beloved
sister. The parting, as described by
witnesses, was most affecting one, and
drew tears from all present. 1t is safe to
say that if he has his choice he will
never again return to civilization, but
will die as he has lived for forty-five
years, hermit among the wilds of the
Pike county mountains.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-06-20

ter some hours of disappointed hopes and
expectations the dealer saw pedestrian
halt, calmly peruse the wonderful an
nouncement, and rather hesitatinply adj
vance to the door.
DO you mean it ~ he inquired in an
anxious tone, pointing over his shoulder
to the sign.
eyes sir-ee," emphatically responded
the dealer.
'Put your money up" insinuated the
stranger.
'No, SIR" replied the dealer in
pompous style; my word is as good as
the cash"
"All right, I'll take you" responded
the stranger, as he departed. Some time
after he returned with box under each
arm.
''Stick to your agreement" he que
ried.
"Of course I WILL" answered the
dealer, wondering what in the name of
Christopher Columbus the man had in
view.
The stranger set his boxes down on the
sidewalk, and a crowd began to collect.
He told the dealer that he was afraid
that he (the dealer would back out of
the bargain, but the latter asserted his
readiness to put up the stamps if nee
essary. The stranger opened box,
lifted cat out and placed her in the re-
frigcrator; then he opened the other box
and took therefrom wire cage contain
ing large rat
Now, mister" said he. 'you just
shut that door in a hurry when l flop the
rat inside, and I'll go you another fifty
that one will taste of the other in less'n
five minutes
The crowd yelled, and the dealer
slammed the refrigerator door and slid
into the store, with a remark about fools
and swindlers. lie still refuses to recog-
nize the strangers claim to the $50-but
has taken his signs in.-Denrer RepMH
cdu
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-06-20
How He wanted TO He Shaved.

The following incident has been re-
lated before, but the Boston Globe thinks
it will be enjoyed at this time: The late
Charles O'ConOr, soon after he took up
his residence at Nantucket, had occa-
sion to visit one of the barber shops in
the town. The tonsorial artist, clated at
the honor he enjoyed in the patronage
of so distinguished a citizen, greeted
Mr.. O'Conor in the following garulous
manner:
Good morning, Mr.. O'Conor. Fine
morning, sir"
No answer.
"Think the weatherwill continue fine,
Mr.. O'Conor."
No answer.
"We've had good deal of rain,
sir"
No answer. The great lawyer sat in
the chair.
GLOW would you like to be shaved2"
inquired the barber. placing a towel
about his new customers chin.
IN silence, sir" was the stern and
solitary reply.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-06-20
Origin OF Boss.

'Boss," or "to boss" was, according
to some philologists, originally introduced
into the new world by Irish or Scottish
emigrants, from the Gaelic Dos, the hand.
But this is erroneous. The word is de-
rived from the Dutch settlers who first
colonized New Amsterdam, first called
New York by the English when the col
ony changed masters by coming into the
possession of the British government.
Baas, in the Dutch language, signifies a
master or the foreman of workshop.
Perhaps even the English-speaking pop
ulation of the States, if they had known
that boss was no other than Dutch for
master" might, in their republican
pride, have repudiated the word and in.
vented another.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-06-20
The Utility of Pain.

The utility of pain is seen in the men,
brane which sweeps the surface of the
eye, for instance, in several animals,
whenever any irritant particle is brought
into contact with these delicate struc-
lures. The pain caused by the foreign
body sets us rehexly muscular contrac-
ton in this membrane, and thus it is
brought across the eye, sweeping the sur
face, and so the offending matter is re-
moved. When the foreign body is too
fixed to be so removed, disorganization
of the eye follows, and amid general
destruction of the organ the irritant mat
ter is got rid of. Destruction of the eye
in these animals would be common &C.
currence if it were not for this muscular
arrangement, and pain is the excitant :;
it is, as it were, the finger which pulls
the trigger, and so the machinery already
provided and prepared is set in action
thereby. In man the suffering caused by
a foreign body in the eye calls the atten-
ton to the part and leads to its removal.
If it were not for the pain so produced
irremedible mischief would often be per-
mitted to go on unchecked, because I'M
noticed. Not only does pain so defend
the eye from the injurious effects of for
eign bodies, it often serves to protect the
delicate organ from overwork and where
pain is SO produced rest is given to the
part, and recovery is instituted.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-06-20
Diet for Athletes.

In Doctor Sargents recent lecture on
"What Shall We Eat to Get Strongln he
said in the course of his remarks: cit
has been customary to train athletes
on lean beef and mutton, but he thought
this a mistake, as tissue making food
should be used in combination with
these, and the diet should be so changed
as to meet the requirements of the or
ganism of the person using it, for to
establish one diet for all persons was
ridiculous. Beef alone is not superior
to meal, beans, or other farinaceous food,
and the size of the muscles of q man
is not indicative of his strength.
Farinaceous food tones a man down,
and will tend to give him more endur-
ance. A man who can strike blow
equal to four hundred pounds would be
called strong man, but this strength
cannot be kept up for any length of
time on animal food, as it comes from
the base OF the brain, and endurance
must be sought for in other kinds of
food. To reduce the weight of a man in
training lean meats may do, but when
he is down in weight he must go back
to food containing more carbon, such as
ham and sausages, which should al
ways be eaten cold. Three years ago
this would have been considered ridicu-
lous by trainers, but for a diet for run
ming, walking and rowing it has been
found that saccharine food, with beef or
mutton is the best; tea, coffee and al
cohol, as well as condiments, are obiec-
tionable; indeed, it is not the quantity
of food person eats that strengthens
him, but the amount assimilated and
worked into the organism. -Harcard
Herald.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-06-20
breaking up IA Refrigerator Man.

Fifty dollars to the man who can
prove that any two things put into this
echest will taste of the other"
lie had refrigerator run out to the
curbstone, hung the above sign over each
side, and retired indoors to await the
expected run of customers. People
passed up and down the street, jostied
each other in their hurry, glanced at the
ice-box and its sign, and-went on. Al
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-06-20

John Kuhn, Of Lafayette, Ind, had a very
narrow escape from death. This is his OVID
story: zone year ago was in the last stages
Of consumption Our best physicians gave
my case up. finally got so low that our
doctor said 1 could not live twenty-four
hours My friend then purchased a bottle Of
DR.. VIM Halls Balsam for the Lungs, which
benefited me- l continued until am now in
perfect health, having used no other
medicinen
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-06-20
FIVE MINUTES OF FUN.
HUMOROUS STORIES THAT WILL
RAISE A SMILE.
Too Thin-EEOw He wanted TO be
Shaved-Blacixingt the Yellow Fever
Tougher Than Pic-Crust.

at is astonishing" remarked Sam
Colly at the breakfast table, chow ex-
tremes meet in this world"
"To what extremes do you refer, Mr..
Colly" asked the widow Flapjack, who
was pouring out the coffee.
"Well. you, for instance, are very stout,
and the coffee is so very thin" and he
stirred up the mixture, and smiled in a
sickly sort of way.
cts not as thin as your excuses for
not paying your board regularly"
Sam has not said coffee" since. -SDt-
ingS
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-06-20
One MODERN TERROR
Increasing in Frequency and Danger
What Can be Done to Stop the
Progress of Kidney and Bladder
COmplaints?

There is no more agonizing class Of disease
and none more certain mot TO get well Of it
elf, than the disorders of the kidneys and
bladder. Physicians too frequently fail TO
ecognize what they are, and even if know
ing Them lack the skill for their proper treat
ment So that they are liable to be allowed
to progress until they are almost unendura-
ole, and their victims are made to undergo
the most frightful tortures of a surgical oper
alton. The only medicine that does afford
speedy relief and permanent cure of such af-
fectons is DH. DAVID kENNEDY'S FA-
SOKGTE REMEDY of RODdOut ". w.
1t is not mere soother, temporarily, of I rain;
Tut by its Alternative action puriiies the blood,
restores healthful condition to the diseased
organs, and even dissolves and causes the ex-
pulsion of gravel and stone from the kidneys
and bladder. The testimony of hundreds who
have been cured by it vouches for this. If
you have weakness, or pain in the back over
the kidneys, or if your urine is dark colored,
do not delay treatment for single day, but
hasten at once to arrest the progress of the
disease by the use of DIR. kENNEDY'S
FAVORITE REMEDY. Dr. Kennedy as
sures the public by reputation which he
cannot afford to forfeit or iinperil, that the
FAVORITE REMEDY does invigC rate the
blood, cures liver, kidney and bladder COM
plants, as well as those diseases and weak
nesses peculiar to females.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-06-20

- Thousands Upon Thousands.
The proprietors of the world-renowned Car
boliue-the natural Hair Restorer-never put
up less than 1000 gallons at a time. This
gives but an idea of its immense demand
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-06-20

CHAPpED HANDS, face, pimples and rough
skin cured by using Juniper Tar Soap, made by
Caswell, Hazard q Co., New York
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-06-20

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Wonder" cures
In hours or money returned. Sent on receipt
of &. Medicine depot. 80 Park street n q
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-06-20

trough on Dentist" Tooth Powder.
Smooth, refreshing harmless, elegant, cleans
ing, preventative and fragrant 15c Druggists.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-06-20

III you are failing; broken, worn out and ner
vous, use "Wells' Health Renewer.n 81. Drgts
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-06-20

Thin People.
"Wells' Health Remover restores health and
vigor, cures, dyspepsia, sexual debility. 81.
In ten years there have been ia murders
and five executions in Chicago.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-06-20

PUREsT AND BEST CoD-L1vER OIL, from selected
livers, on the seashore, by Caswell, Hazard &
Co., n. Y. Absolutelypure and sweet. Patients
who have once taken it prefer it to all others.
Physicians declare it superior to all other oils.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-04-17
rLOtSAM.

Jane Eyre on the 18th.
Jane Eyre, next Friday.
MIS- Bsnton's benefit on the 18Th.
CLERKS, you should wear the Hunstabie
sew II shoe.
Dr Thomas, dentist, administers gas ~
S24 Elm street.
Easter and birthday cards a. J. B Fesrs
sos Main street.
Ladies' read vrs. Smiths letter 1, wan
column and s-nd for circular.
The liverymens' association give another
M .,iuee at he race course this afternoon
A large assortment nice psperieries "a
visiting cards, at J. Is. Fears, sos Main
street.
Fine pocket cutlery, gold and tt,lo-
graphic pens, al ]. b. Fears. 5o5 Main
street.
The Lsmar r nes will go into camp a.
Shady View park Saturday and remain for
two weeks.
TIE motion TO get Cammsck out under
bond viii be argued In the district cour
next Monday.
A number Of delegates to the republican
congrs ssiobsl convention, at Terrell, leave
tails morning.
For sale-A good pony. which any lady
csn drive. Apply At Fine, VERY Fines suc.
lion rooms, = m street.
Fer the leading wsetlies, society and
sporting papers. and the bsst wines and
liquors, 60 to Ord's, ia Lamar street.
The real estate market in the suburbs 10
quite act We ju-t ct p~reeent, 10 fact here h
. boom In Dallas dirt ~throughsut and SUR
rounding the city.
The merchants s'e beginning 10 take .
lively iuterss. in the Msifeet celebration,
which come Of the l1th and 18th ot May.
The street parade will b. . grant sffsir.
J. A. Sssgar. the den'i.s. hs- removed to
the post ff,e block, 9c6 z m street. Prices
Of work: Full setts teeth SIS; gold 6lliDns.
90; smsigsm, 50 cents; extracting teeth 20
crnte.
A numbsr Of our lsreeet frmshs agreed
TO make . foe display In the street process
sion of the Ma,fest Monday morning.. Nay
18TH. All Wishing to participate are vel
come and will have their nsmss ~ the Mar.
ket Drugstore. The list viii sooa b pub
Tom Hsress. The e~nserprisIne livsFymsn,
to-day for Louisville. 20 irvest = o
iDe Kentucky brtd livery suck. TIE DE-,
les public can look q or ZONE 1Jer-.'
- Tom 4 en- eminent jodxe Of bore q IN
oo6 uill brjoe bsrk 0'th hin TIE 40s o.
80 ~ - oopuf .bos<6 Ut ~ oash-
=: $3.50 80 49,: ';5 e
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-04-17

The aggressive merchant In lor OF to.dsy
In au artist. He Is an .s-.ntisl FAC or at so
cisty. The refininp ,nhuenc.s { his voca-
tio1 Is acknowledge d by The civilized world.
L. the Vanguard OF progress aid artistic
excslience in this depsr'm. NJ n C lmmerce.
We unsn'E nuslv eccord d ,urlsss Bros. the
bor or Of first position in this great state
doctors Of divin't A.. doc,or. OF law, doctors
OF medicine-merchapt princes md mer.
chants tho are not princes-mer OF society
and men ofthe " rid. A a Ia fact, every
man who IL ambitious 10 appear ~ Ills best
by downing fa-hie, able asps'sl are cordial.
ly Invited TO inspeci the hnest FOODS ever
d. played by any similar b use ut the Rreat
cities of this country. The snterprt log
firm W allude 10 will be hsppv 70 antici-
pate your most exscing require msnts AID
g~uarsntseto you satisf .ctiou IN eli respects.
Their prices are - low Ne f~rst-cisss work
will admit Of In'euding purchasers end
visi.ors generally ere e.pecisl'y rearested
tc visit 'heir elega and complete esfab-
lissment, and BY placing your orders with
them-our word Tor it-you will lever re-
eret Bleeding this advice but rsthsr thank
us for introduc ng you tn these eminent
gentlemen ard mss.ers 81 mr.. ID uslsss
8ros., 7u3 Main s'res' pls. r-xss.
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quests your presence at the marriage csre.
mony Of their daughter Annie 10 Ed ward
O. Teupison, Wednesday evening April
23i. at 8 o'clock First Presbyterian hurch,
Dallas. Texas. 1884.
S's advertisement OF DR.. Bradield In to-
day. HERALD His goods are well known
throughout tue south and those who have
tried hem claim they have no super or.
Quite a mum or OF lots were sci to vari-
ous parties la Cedar Grove addition yes,er-
day All the parties wh , bought viii build
A. oncs. Lots IN this addition. on account
NJ their clpsensss t. the business part OF
to sn aud the Low price at wni b they are
bFiug sold, ere being sou xht for. The terms
upon which they are sod are very reasons'
bic.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-04-17
MEATS Ann LARD.

MEATS AND LARD.
We handle meat etuifs iargelv from pack
era II & nic.go. st. Lonis md Ksrsis City,
with low rates OF freight to Dallas, 80 THIS
we can sell "beapIy and ship out on low
rates either from Dallas or from packers dt-
REQ. Handling these goods on small mar.
gin, the desl"r get them through us from
CANNED GOODS.
We contract for large packiugs Of Baltl.
more canned goods, having only the best q
superior qualities put up, aud making our
freight rates on through bills {. ladipg, W
certainly can offer better Inducements In
these goods than. eau be offered nj points
bet ween here and Baltimore for goods thae
have "a be stopped on the way. rehandleo
and resbipped by Jlbhers under heavy To-
cal freight iariif.
The same applies to
CALIFORNIA CANNED GOODS.
We make large contracts for these goodA
aud can ship tbsm from Dallas or dlrect
from u packers IN California to any point
in Texas.
MANUFACTURED GROCERIES,
Such rs sosps, candles, ttarohs
lye, potash, yeast powrere. wooden
ware, etc, ETC.. etc, are principally
made in the weet we beng compelled "
buy them by Car Tote, getting the bsnsh a
q low rate OF through heights. IL allows 10
TO compete In every way WITH points wnore
these goods IRE shipped. siored md bought
In small lots by joobers aud then shipped
out 10 retailers a, costly local freight rates.
TOBACCOEs.
Being located Ia Que ol tbs largest tobAo-
90 consuaing Districts In the world, We are
, compelled t. Curry ALWAYS In STORE O large
| stock of these gonds. Making heavy CON
! trsc,s, a. We d., for tpbaccoes, we can offer
better iuducem eu's than points where Job
bers do only n limited bus,nes their trade
| not being large in ihis c'ss, OF goods.
CIGARS.
We have the sgercy for the "old Reliable
Cigar Fac o-y," OF New York, aud handling
these gpods Tor the manufacturers, we can
place them IN ths bands of the retailer at ~
los fguree ~ can any mandatory in the
United ststs, It the eau,e time giving -
good selections. We ioviie our friends and
patrona when visiting Dallas TO call on ~
and examine u stnck aud prices.
1t IL our purpose to DO a Legitimate gro.
Gerry business, sud hsvina q thorough rnder.
standing with our trade In every particular.
W. can aIvays live perfect satisfaction TO
our patrons. Inviting dealers to give usa
call, We Gro, Respectfully.
T. l.. MAsSklIs & co.