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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-08-01
Some Mexican SuperstitiOns.

Not long ago, in one of the frontier
towns of Mexico, a man shot a defense
less old woman down in the street in
bread daylight lie was captured
with his carbine in his hand
and when examined before the
magistrate gave as a reason for his
crime that the murdered woman had
been called upon to nurse his BROTHER
who was sick, and had, by working
charms upon him, caused his death.
The firm belief in phantoms is taken
advantage of 10y evil disposed persons
who, disguised as women, glide about
the suburbs secured from molestation
by any passers-by These phantoms
haunt graveyards, and grown men
will grayely tell you of "phantasmus,
as they call them, seen at or near the
spot where men have been murdered.
These generally bear the form of men
lying dead, weltering in their blood.
Those that recount you these tales af-
feet not to believe in the existence OF
spirits, but one can see that although.
like Nine. de Stael, not believing in
ghosts, they are afraid of them all the
. same.
' AT Pueblo man went before one
/ Of the judges and asked protection
E from discar led sweetheart who, he
declared. had made an image the ex-
!. act representation of him, and which
n was carefully dressed in clothes
i like those he wore, and that
d she stuck pins in the arms and legs oil
g this puppet. which act caused him the
!. most awful tortures, fearful pains
e shooting through the portions of his
ID body corresponding to those in which
g. the pins were stuck on the puppet. H'
,e had dragged to court the woman, ant
ce actually bore the puppet in his han'
as proof Of what he said. Hepropose
:" to destroy this uncomfortable pirate
nd edition of himself, and only asked thu
DIV the Judge would prevent the woma
from making another one.
lid, The superstitions, Of course, gi
sNv- izsse 10 consitieraAaAe trafAc in CHAIR
in which may be found curious
un- termixture in religious belief. A tn
lers for instance, will carry as cha
nee. against detection some curious yer
she addressed to the patron saint of
nit guild. Love powders and potions
tied often used, and sundry old men
had women ycleped "curanderos" maxi
The living as doctors, practicing a curl
lie medicine and necromancy. 1t is
and so long ago. in an interior city,
one of the old women smothered
'eeil self and patient, a tax collector
ms some intelligence, to death in an
dCeu proyised Russian bath. in which
raised a mephitic vapOr of Ger
VINO herbs for the purpose of driving OF
Ways witch that inhabited the body of
ex- patient. The fact that she he
and perished shows that she belieye'
en- ghosts and thought that she could
Iges. ouer them. Before entering the
she told her attendant to pay no
with tention to any cries from within
nan the witch would probably ma
'arly great disturbance before allowing
'heh self to be dislodged.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-08-01
The Seal Life Of the Alaska Waters

Prof. Elliott tells us that the iir-
seals which repair to the islands oil oO'
Paul and st. George, of the PrlbyloV
group. are in numbers almost faDu-
lous. They go to land to shed fur anu
hair and to breed. The seal life Oh
that region is classified under thehead
Of fur-seal, sea-lion, the har-seal, ana
the walrus. OF the true fur-seal, the
professor goes so far as to say thaI
there is noother animal known to man
superior to this from purely physical
point of view, and few creatures eX-
hibit 50 high an order of instinct, ap-
preaching even to intelligence. 4
male is in his prime at six or seven
years, measures 61-2 to II feet IN
length, and weighs at least40O pounds
some reaching 600 pounds. The com
paratively small head is almost all oc
cupied by the brain; the large blueish
hazel eyes alternately burn with re-
vengeful, passionate light, then sud
denly change to the tones of tenderness
and good nature. When it seeks the
land it is in its fattest condition. II
from six weeks to three months thu
superfiuous fat is consumed
by self-absorption, and the bone'
show under the shFHnken skin. It doe
not seek the place of its birth, butaim
for land without regard for special 10
eaelon- Ihe seal-weather is the ..foo
I, ~, heAnisi. g
and about the first Of June the siillssIas, ~ j,
select their positions, after the most
extraordinarily brutal contests whici
man can witness The females arrive
few weeks later. The body is cover
ed with two coats, the short, criSr
oyerhair concealing the soft, elastic
fur. In contrast with that of the males
the behavior of the females is describ
ed as of exceeding peace and dove
like amiability" The females are fouI
to four and half feet long and more
shapely than the males. They do not
have protracted fasts like the males.
and have no great masses of blubber to
sustain fasting. Soon after they give
birth they leave their young on the
ground and go to sea for food, return
ing perhaps next, or not for several
days, in the meantime speeding to dis
tant fishing banks to satiate their hun
ger. The head and eye are exceeding
ly beautiful; the expression is really
attractive, gentle, and intelligent. The
large, lustrous, blue black eyes are hui
mid and soft, with the tenderest ex-
preston, while the small, well-formed
head is poised as gracefully on heI
neck as can well be imagined. She is
the very picture of benignity and sat
isfaction when she is perched upon
some convenient rock and has an OPP /
portunity to quietly fan herself, the
eyes half-closed, and the head thrown
back on her gently-swelling shoulders.
Prof. Elliott declares that he never
saw any driving of the young pups
into the water by the old ones, in order
to teach them to swim, as certain au- /
thors have positively affirmed, The
pups blunder into the water awkward .
", and become the most expert swim
mers only after many discomfitures-
San Francisco Bulletin.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-08-01

The laws of Rhode Island reqlli.
that a naturalized citizen, in addition
to the qualifications required ol IA
tives. shall own real estate ahole ~
cumbrances of the value Of sl3f.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-08-01

There are 600 churches of colored
Baptists in Texas.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-10-24

blasted hopes, wrecked lives, aud lost
souls, the man that gives his neighbor
drink will be sunk to the darkest, deep
est depths of a never.ending despair.
And every man who signs petition to
license these soul and body destroying,
misery-manuiacturng machines, will,
with them, be held accountable. Hon
orabe judges, we have looked to you
for an alteration of this curse. Stand
firm is the cry of every honest heart.
Ladies of the w. G. T. u, who
through your president, sent me words
of comfort and sympathy, ! say, go on
in your glorious work. God will be
with you, and the prayers of hundreds
of sorrowful hearts are that you may
yet turn the scale, and get the monster
where he may receive his death blow.
Sarah Worm in Union Sigadl.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-10-24
STATE OF VERMONT.
- AddiaOn District 50.

Be it remem bercd, that at a session of the
bate Court holden at Mi ldlebury, within andI
said District on the 18th day OF October. Al
1854
Present: Hon. LYMAN L. KNAPP, Judge.
Whereas a ce rtain instrument in writing,
der seal, purportng to be the last Will and tel
ment of Eliza Paine, late of Leicester, in 4
district deceased, having been this day
scented to said court of probate and uuly hlei
The probate office Therefore, II is ordered,
all persons interested in the estate of said
ceased be notified to appear before said cour(
the probate Office in Mlddlebury, in said dist
ON the 3d,day of November a. ID, 1854, az
O'Clock a. M, by publication of this order tll
weeks successfully previous thereto, in the n
debury Register a newspaper printed at
debury, aforesaid, TO show cause, if any q
may have, why said instrument in writ
shonld not be proved and allowed Is the
will and testament OF the sad deceased,
~ LYMAN T.. KNAPP, JudgI
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-10-24
The Texan Standard.

The editor of the Texas Lire Stock
,jomnai says: A good sheep in Texas
is one that weighs hundred pounds,
and wi Il shear four pounds Of wool.
1t may weigh less and shear more and
still be a good sheep, but sheep that
don't weigh one hundred pounds and
don't shear four pounds is not much
of sheep, and is only worth the value
it will bring by shipping. A man own
ing such flock ought to breed to i'm
prove, and then sell the old stock as
fast as possible.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-10-24
CTATE OF VERMONT,
~ Addiann DiaIricf ~

Belt remembered, that at a session of the proI
bate court holden at Midulebury, within and fol
said district the 9Th day of October, A. ID. 1854
Present: Hon. Lyman Il. Knapp, Judge.
Whereas, a certain instrument in writing, uni
der seal, purpOring To be the last will and testal
ment of Amanda Nichols, late ofCornwall,in said
district, deceased, having been this day present
ed to SAID Court of Probate, and duly filed id
the Probate OH e: Therefore, II /, ordered thai
all persons interested in the estate of said del
ceased, be notified to appear before said Court
at the Probate Office in Mddlebury, in said Dsl
o'clock, a. M, by publication of tins Orde !
three weeks successfully previous thereto, in thS
Middlebury Register, newspaper printed al
Middlebury aforesaid, to show cause, If any theI
may have, why SAID instrument in writing SHOULD
not be proved and allowed as the last will an
testament of the said deceased. Al
LYMAN KNAPP .Iuduu
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-10-24
Stories on the Road.
Commercial Travellers AT u Way
side Inn-SOmething TO put I'm
a Gripsack.

Gentlemen, almost envy you the positions
you I'LL; your experience of the world; your
knowledge OF business; the changing sights you
see, and all that you know"
This warmly expressed regret fell from the
lips OF an elderly pleasure tourist, last August.
aud was addressed to semicircle of commercial
travellers seated on the porch of the Lindell Hotel
ST. LOUIS, Mo.
'Yes," responded a New Y ork representative
of the profession, ga drummer isn't without his
pleasures, but he runs his risks, too-risks out
side the chances of railroad collisions and ste am
boat explosions"
"What risks for instance?"
"This, for instance" said MIR. W.D. Franklin,
who was then travelling Tor an Eastern house,
and is known to merchants in all parts of the
country: THE risk-which indeed amounts a.
most TO certaInty-of getting the dyspepsia
having no fixed hours for eating and sleeping. |
myself was an example. ! say wdS, for am all
right now."
''No discount on your Digestion" broke in a
Chicago dry goods traveller, lighting his cigar
afresh.
"Not a quarter per cent But had to give up
travelling for while, The dyspepsia ruined my
of PARkERS TONIC j tried il and II liked me
up 10 perfection. There Is nothing on earth, in
my opinion, equal to II as a cure for dyspepsia"
Messrs. HscoN Co., of New York. the pro-
prietors, hold letter from Mr.. Franklin stating
that precise TACT PARkER'S Toni aids di-
ache, Cous his and Colds, and all chronic diseases
of the Liver and Kidneys. Put bottle in your
yalise. Prices, SOC. and 81. Economy in larger
size.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-10-24
CTATE OF VERMONT.

The Probate Court Tor the District of AddisI
To all persons interested in the estate OF
scph A. Spoor, late of Ripton, IN said dlstl
deceased. GREETING
BY the authority of the State of Vermont,
are hereby notified 10 appear before the said n
bate court at the Probate office IN Middlebury
said district, on the Bd day OF Nov. "a. II. Il
at 10 O'Clock ain. To show cause, il any you hi
why the account OF ii. |. Spoor, adminlstriI
with the will annexed of the estate of said
ceased, should not be allowed, and also why
residue of said estate should not be dlstribrI
to the parties entitled thereto.
Dated at Middebury, in said district, this \
day OF october, a. ID. 1854. ~
LYMAN +. KNAPP, judge
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-10-24
NEW SHOE SHOP

The undersigned would inform the public that
he has opened a shoe shop
UNDER t. KIDDER's HARNESS SHOP,
and is prepared to do all kinds of fine and coarse
work in their line. A specially made of fine
sewed work, such as gents and ladies' boots,
which am prepared to do in the best style and
at reasonable prices.
REPAIRING done with neatness and despatch,
also rubbers new sOled and repaired thanking
the public for past fayors and for continuance
OF the same, Yours truly,
27;3m AMOS SHEPHERD.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-10-24
LYMAN f. KNAPP. Judge
STATE OF VERMONT,

-
BE il remembered, that at a session of the pl
bate court holden at Middlebury, within and
said district on the 10th day OF October, A.
lSs4.
Present, Hon. Lyman Z. Knapp, Judge.
Whereas, Perry /. Aver, admin lstrator OF
estate OF VIM, Il. Catlin, late of Goshen,
said district, deceased, has this day presented
said court his petition in writing, setting io1
that it wilt be necessary to sell part OF the n
estate of said deceased, tor the payment
the debts and charges OF admlnlstratld
a Il also that 1t will be beneficial for all part
interested therein to sell the whole OF the n
estate of said deceased, and therein making
plication 10 said court for license TO make 81
sale. And said administrator having pIodui
to said court the assent in writing OF I'll the hei
residing in this State, interested IN SAID real
tate. 1t is ordered that all persons interested
the estate of said deceased he notified oappi
before said court ut the Probate office in Mldti
bury, in said district, on the 3d day OF Noyd
Der, A. ID. lSs4 AT 10 O'Clock A. NJ, by publ
ton of this order thee weeks successfully n
yious thereto, in the Middlebury Register, a net
paper printed at Middlebury aforesaid. TO shI
cause, if any they may have, why said llce1
should not be granted
~ LYMAN f. KNAPP, Judge
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-10-24
CoMMIssIoNERs NoTICE.-Estate ,

The undersigned, having been appointed by tn
Hon. Probate Court for the district of Addison
commissioners, to receive, examine, and ad
just all claims and demands ofal persons agans
the estate OF John n. Brock, late of Orwell
in said district, deceased, and all claims eXhit
tied in Offset thereto, hereby give notice tha
we will meet for the purposes aforesaid at tn
dwelling house OF X. f. Brown in Orwell, on th
I'd day OF November and 18th day of March next
from nine o'clock A. NJ. until four O'Clock P. NJ
each OF said days, and that six months from
the 18th day OF September, a. ID. 1884 is th
time limited by said court for said creditors d
present their claims TO us for examination AMI
allowance.
Dated at Orwell, VT, this Sd day of OctobeI
A. ID. 1884. Al
SAMUEL H. BASCOM, con,,rs
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-10-24
L E G MI NOTICES S.
STATE OF VERMONT.

n DIHITICI OF AUUIBOn, 3d.
BE II remembered, that at a session of the pro.
bate court holden at Middlebury, within and
for said district, on the 10th day OF October, A. d.
1884.
Present; Hon. Lyman E. Knapp, Judge.
whereas, certain instrument in writing.
under seal, purporting to be the last viii
ana testament of Abigail Z. Wing, late OF
Cornwall, in said District, deceased, having
been this day presented to said Court OF Probate,
and duly flied in the Probate Onlce There.
fore, II is ordered, that all persons Interested in
the estate OF said deceased, be notified to APP
pear before said Court, at the Probate Office in
Middebury,in said Dist.On the 10th day OF Novem-
Der A. d. 1884, at III o'clock, a. IN, by publication
this order three weeks successfully previous Of
thereto, in the Middebury Register. a newspa7
per printed at Middlebury, Aforesaid, to show
cause, If any they may have, why said in stru-
ment in writing should not be proved and allow.
ed, as the last will and testament Of the said de-
ceased. AZ
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-10-24
Sheep Snferesf.
SALES OF SHEEP
Recorded In the Register of the Vernon
Merino Sheep Breeders Association.

EN- Bissell, Vt, to w l. Parker, Wis, ram.
Il Cook, vi, to j + Parker VI, ram.
ii Foster, Vt, to L Baldwin ewes, from
flock of Collice key, from flock of l. L Barnes,
from flock of T. Smith.
j Hatch, y Y, to L X Clark N Y, S rams; to
w Ostl ander, Y, l ram; to W Ii Hatch, n Y,
! ram.
q Ii and j A James, Vt, to c Crane, Vt, 2
ewes,
ii L Mott to Stickncy, VT | eve,
Albert Chapman VT to Il n III klnne, Wis, |
ram from flock of q 5 Atwood.
Il S Atwood, VT to Albert Chapman,Nt 3 rams
and 3 ewes.
Geo Lestensnider, Ohio, to ID Y Robertson, |
ram
II X Jones, Ohio, to John Snowman, | ram
from flock of Curry.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-10-24
1'''' RUFUS WAINWRIGHT, Clerk.
StTATE OF VERMONT
nistrict of Addison "a
esent, Hon. Lyman f. Knapp, Judge.

BE III fememDefeu tlal at Session OF inc n
bate Court holden at Middlebury, within and II
said district on the 10th day OF October, A.
1854
Present, Hon. Lyman +. Knapp, Judge.
Whereas, Ii. W. Jones, administrator of q
estate of Ohver Wissell, late OF Shoreham, In sal
district, deceased, has this day presented to sal
court his petition in writing setting forth, that
will be necessary to sell all of the real estsI
of said deceased, for the payment OF the dell
and charges of administration; and also that
will be beneficial Tor all parties Interested then
in to sell the whole of thu real estate OF SAID d,
ceased, and therein making application TO sal
court Tor license to make such sale. 1t is
dered, that al persons interested in the cstl
of said deceased be notified to appear before 50
court, at the probate Office in Middlebury, in sa,
district,on the 81 day OF November, A. ID. lSs4
10 O'Clock a. m, by publication Of this ore !
the Middebury Register, a newspaper print
at Middlebury, aforesaid, TO show cause, if al
they may have, why said license should not
granted. ~ II
LYMAN H KNAPP. JuigeI
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-10-24

A SENSIBLE MAN-would use Kemps Basam
for the Throat and Lungs. II Is curing more
Group, and all Throat and Lung Troubles, than
any other medicine. The proprietor has author
lied l., Hanaford to refund your money If after
taking three fourhs OF "A bottle, reIefis not OBJ.
tanned, Price 30 cents and o.. Trial size tree.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-10-24
SAMUEL IL. BASCOM, com,rs
JULIUS l.. STACY,
Sarah C. Shackett
Addison County
g..

VS.. court,
Marshall r shackett, ) December Term, 1884
The said Sarah G. Shackett having filed hid
libel in sad court against the said Marshall 4
Shackett, alleging their marriage, cOhabitatio|
in Addison county, his cruelty, desertiOn AMI
adultery, and his neglect to support, and pray
ing Tor divorce, for alimony and for leave TO RI
sumo her former name; and it appearing thu
the said libellee resides and L. out of this staff
it il ordered that he appear before SAID court q
the I'd Tuesday in December, lsS4, to make al
swer to said libel, and that this order be puI
lished in the Nliddlebury Register three wee4
successfully, the las publication to be at leaI
six weeks previous to sal I'd Tuesday in Decenl
Der.
Dated at Middebury, this 9Th day of octobe|
1854. - II
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-10-24

When Baby was sick we gave her Castoria'
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoris,
When she was Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Casta
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-10-24
NEWSPAPER AND PERIODICAL
SUBSCRIPTIONS

Received by NJ. u. BATCHELDER, Middlebury.
Vt. Office over +. X. Clay's store. ONCE hours
10 80 to II 10 a. m; TO 3 p. m, to p, III. Per
sons living in town WHO do not wish 10 call for
my prices if you Will drop II card in the post Of
flee VIII call AT your residence. No extra charge
for this trouble. Sample copies of all papers at
my office Tor Tree distribution. Call ana exam
inc them.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-10-24

A GREAT SURPRIsE-Is III store for al who
use kUmp's Balsam Tor the throat and lungs, the
great guaranteed remedy. Would sou believe
ina it Is sold on its merits ana that each drug.
gist is authorized To refund your money by the
proprietor of this wonderful remedy IT tails to
cure you. l.. HanafOrd have secured the agency
for it. Price soc and ST.. Trial SIZE Tree.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-10-24

and.cholera infant1m, 1872. During the
last quarter of a century consumption
has claimed 1906 victims.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-10-24

The annual States prison report
shows that for the two years ended
July 81 last the expenses exceeded the
income by Sl7. 4G1. The average num-
Der of prisoners was SS, as against l20
for the preceding two years, and the
present number is 80. The House of
Correction cost the State about $4,000
for the two years. During that time
it received 1927 prisoners and now con-
tains 81. The Reform School has cost
the State S22 ,5S9. 1t contained on July
last G7 boys and II girls.
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Temperance.
W. @ T. u

THE Lord of Hosts is Nth as, the God
of Jacob IS our refuge"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-08
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WAsuNGTON, Monday Apf1l I. 1851
BICYCLES ARE PERSONAL ErPEcTs-Ihe Attorney
General he's given an opinion the Secretary OF the
Treasury that under the tariff act bicycles are 10 ne
incluei i'm the category OF personal effects, when Hey
accompany the passenger and therefore arc 10 DC al
mItied lTec OF duty.
EXPLOITS Os PETEOLEUM-rhe total values OF the e1-
ports of petroleum and petroleum products IN February
1881 were - 1889; aud In the eight months ended
February %. 1884, 49, ,GS7,56c.
SAIaEIEs observation-disclosures Bliss has written 10
Mr. Springer recommending chat United states District
Attorneys he paid salaries instead OF fees.
THE POSTAL TELEGRAPH BGLt.-Dr. Norvin Green was
before the Senate Committee Post Ohce5 ami Post
Roads To- lay and point td out features IN the Posta
Telegraph bin which ue said would make It impossible
for any company to contract with the Government uoei
its provisions.
WAsHINGTOS's BIRTHPLACE.-T l.. Casey left WaShlng'
ton today for Popes Creek, Va. 10 III IKE survey FOR
thr proposed wharf at Bridges Creek AM OF the size LOT
the monument nlrk the brit iJacs OF Was1lnSOl'
IVr.RsAL RayESUE LAws.-Thc House Committee on
Revision VI the IltWs la, unanimously agreed 10 report
flynllIly representative Moilhcns bill 10 aHcud ldo
Intern Il Reveuue laws. rae measure re u"e+ the uWe
within which persons be pros cu,ed Tor VIOLATIONS OF
the Internal Revenue laws from live 10 two years me
bill WIS recommended by both Secretary fOiSsf ana
Commissioner Evans
NAVAL PRIZE MONEY.-In the senate MT. Seek o.
fcrci resolution which agreed to, calling on the
secretary OF tuc Navy IN orm t7e sen re "hethtf N
his opinion tine efficiency of tIe Navy WoalI De hp.d
by the repeal ofa laws grnting pzc money ~ any FORM
to the officers aud sailors Of ,no navy OF tht UHtcI Hl