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The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-07-11
RiptOn.

In the race on the lth there was a
division of the purse among the contes-
tants.
y robin was seen staying a snake few
days ago-an unusual occurrence, we
think.
The lth passed off very quietly. The
high wind in the evening sadly interfer-
red with the fireworks.
a very large and brilliant meteor was
seen here in the early evening of the 3D..
1t was lance-shaped, was apparently
very long and was moving to the west
ward.
We were visited by three heavy thund-
er showers on the 9Th inst, and Il large
amount of rain fell, which, with that OBJ
tanned on the previous night, will do a
vast amount of good to vegetation. that
had begun to suffer badly from the
drouth. During the progress of one of
the showers the woodshed of c. j. Rob-
bins was struck by lightning and slight
ly injured. Mr.. Robbins little daughter
was prostrated and rendered unconscious
for several minutes, and at last advices
was partially paralyzed.
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ton, where the party will stay over
night and return home next day. ~
Timothy Dugan was drowned while
fishing from small boat. in company
with Richard Barry. 1t seems that Du-
gan rocked the boat little. Being
small skifi, it filled with water and both
sank to the bottom. Dugan got hold
of Barry's legs and held him for quite
awhile or until quite exhausted. Finally,
freeing himself Barry managed to get
hold of the boat. The steamer Gazelle
Lcame in sight, and those on board. seeing
man in the water, went to his relief.
Barry was rescued Just as he was about
to lose his hold and sink for the last
time. He was unconscious for a few min
utes and could not tell his rescuers that
there was another man in the water.
When informed by him that that was
the case they grappled for Dugan but
life was so far gone that all efforts to
resuscitate him proved useless. Much
credit is due to William G.. Bradbury for
rescuing Barry, as he did so by jumping
into the water at the risk of his own life
The funeral of Dugan was held from
his late residence on Sunday. Rev. Mr..
Robertson of the Congregational church
oflciated. The firemen, of whom the
deceased was worthy member, turned
out in body, as well as large number
of our citizens. He leaves a wife and
six small children to the cold charities
of the world. and they certainly have the
sympathy of the community.
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Orwell.
Red raspberries are selling for 10 cents

Red raspberries are selling for 10 cents
Il quart.
Mr.. Cilley of Jericho has been visiting
friends in town.
The Orwell high school closed last
Thursday without exercises.
Rev. S. +. Calhoun has gone to Lake
George to spend his vacation.
Mr.. Fuller of West Rutland spent the
Sabbath in town with his daughter, Mrs.
Irving Stedman.
Rev. w. S. Hanks of South Hadey
Mass, will supply Mr.. Calhoun's pulpit
through part of his vacation.
The 18th of July was not celebrated in
this town, but about 30 or 10 of our
townspeople took trip through Lake
George.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-07-11
yergennes.

+. s. Champion is ahead on new pota
toes having had them on the 4th of July
Blucberries made their appearance fol-
the first time this year on our streets
last Saturday.
Butter at lG cents pound is poor en-
couragement for farmers. who have &c
pay 81 Il day for help in haying.
Wesley Kellogg of Panton, who has
been very sick with typhoid fever, is q
little better. DR.. Hopkins is attending
him.
Joseph Danyeau, jr., is putting up a
new front to the ell part of his house
which when completed will make very
pretty residence.
Mr.. James Barnes, formerly the
lighthouse keeper at Barber's Point.
was in the city last Saturday. He now
lives is the village of Westport, n. Y.
lie is we'll and faTOrably known in these
parts.
The Miss Collins, mentioned In last
weeks issue as being seriously i'll at
William Tuttle's, died Saturday morning
about s o'clock. She had been attend
ing school at Castleton and had over.
worked. Her remains were taken to her
mothers home in Monkton. The -suner-
al was held Tuesday. 1t was very
largely attended. She was about 20
years of age.
A grand excursion to Lake George
takes place this week Wednesday. Most
of the State officials are invited, and a
grand time is expected. They take the
steamer Lily at our dock. On their ar
rival atWestport they will be transferred
to the steamer Vermont. and on reach
ing Ticonderoga will go by rail to the
foot of Lake George, and thence by
steamer through the lake to Caldwell and
probably come back few miles 70 Boil
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-07-11
PantOn.

James TcnBroekc is home from Mid
dlebury.
Summers Spaulding has painted his
house and ice house.
Daisy lialr is having Il two-months
vacation in her school.
Chas. Torrey has erected a substantial
addition to his residence this spring.
Dan Rogers has returned from Bur-
lington, where he has been attending
medical lectures.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-07-11
BUGGIES AND WAGONS.

E SU SCRlBER would respectfully the Public at
a large that he is again the field with full assortment of Pbac-
TONS Top and Open Buggies, Platform and 3png Wagons from the
Cortland Wagon Co. and Boston Blackboard Company manufactures
and can offer finer and better work than the years and
prices that will defy competition for Quality and Style hundred
Wagons now running in this vicinity speak daily of their excellence
have also on hand Farm Wagons hmbe Sken and Tubular
Iron AXe of the Aum make whose Better if as
Good Shall be pleased all those wanting anything in the wagon
ne at my place.
u Also good assortment of SINGLE HARNESSES
National Republican., 1884-03-04
AN ALLEGED LECTURE.
NJ Al

You published recently an alleged inter-
view with an alleged baronet who, according
to the Typographical sketch furnish ed pre-
sumably by himself, is quite hero. l should
be sorry to believe that such hero could be
capable of the unmanly attack which you
attribute to him on the reputation of a
woman thousands of miles away, without
relatives or friends here to defend her. Col.
Baker was one of fast set. intimately asso-
ciated with the Prince of Wales, q libertine
companion of libertine prince. He was
tried, convicted, and sentenced for making
an indecent assault in railway car on a
young lady who defended her honor with
rare courage, escaping through the door of
tho car while in rapid motion, and
clinging at the risk Of her life to the stops
outside until assistance came in answer TO
her screams. He made no defense of any
kind, and could not have shown any mag
nanimity in refusing to answer questions on
cross s-eXamination, because he was neither
examined nor cross-eXamined, and could not
have been undOr the English law. If the
parties had lived in the United States it is
highly probable that Baker would not have
been tried at all The affair might have
resulted in a formal trial for murder in
which verdict of acquittal would have been
toregone conclusion. Baker left England
and hired himself out TO lot of cutthrOats
whose atrocities in Bulgaria about that time
had excited the indignation of the civilized
world and | believe he has continued in their
service ever since. 1t is natural that his
aristocratic friends in England should admire
his courage and generalship without regard
TO the cause in which they were displayed.
But some American newspapers l. 10 gone
far beyond this and have undertaken to ro-
habilitate him by attacking the reputation of
the unfortunate lady who has suffered SO
much at his hands. The most outrageous
insinuations have been made against her
based upon mere surmises, not only unsup-
ported by evidence but absolutely contra
dicted by all tho testimony which has been
given in tho case. In the name OF manhood
/ protest sganst such course. II thought
it met with the approval Of any considerable
number of my countrymen ! would blush tC
sign myself AN AMERICAN.
WAsHINGToN, Feb. 90.
National Republican., 1884-03-04
Animal Meeting and Election OF Officers
OF That Association.

Animal Meeting and Election OF Officers
OF That Association.
The annual meeting of the I. O. NJ. Relief
association was held at Tmmss hall last
evening. There was q large attendance. and
the reports of the officers show the associa-
tion to be in prosperous condition, with q
largely increased membership. The follow
ing officers were elected President, L. H..
Patterson vice president, ID. G. Eichel-
berger; secretary, Thomas l.. Miller !;
treasurer, George +. Timms; directors,
w. l.. Seward and r.. A. Scaggs,
Of Columbia Lodge No. 4; Z. Journey and G.
w. Ballinger, of VIM. Louis Schley, No. A; w.
]. Redstroke, Of Washington, No 6; T. X.
Heath and j. M. Richards, OF Friendship No.
Z; g. o. Burke and L. Moreland, of Potomac,
No. 8; G. G. Wilson and s. r. Trembly, of
Anchor, No. 81 w. L. Goodwin and b. w.
Malone, of Harmony, No. 10; N. A. Ball and
II. Rupertuso, of Capitol, No. IL; II. @.
Sholes and j. W.. King of Excelsior, No. 12 ;
w. Dewar and j. Armand, of Lafayette,
No. l3.
A delegation from Baltimore were present,
including Past Supreme Ruler w. g. Bailey,
of King David lodge, No. II, and also the
founder of the order, who entertained the
association with appropriate remarks. He
was followed by Past Supreme Ruler B. Vogel,
of Maryland lodge, No. l. An interesting
address was made by Past Master G. +. rimms,
of Harmony lodge, No. 10. Remarks were
also made by Past Master G. q. Wilson, OF
Anchor lodge, No. o, and others.
National Republican., 1884-03-04
THE CHILDREN AND THE DOGS.
TO tis Etiuor

Your notice in THE REPUBLICAN, of the
activity of the Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals is appreciated by those
whom it most concerns. Your Biblical ref
erence to taking from tho children to give
to the dogs in the matter of sympathy and
care, would carry a steel point to the society
if our legislators had gden it legal power to
prevent or arrest acts of cruelty TO children,
and it failed to do SO. 1t is not the absence
of sympathy and purpose, but tho want of
legal power, if any child in tho district
under the argus eyes of the Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is suffer-
ing from beatings beyond reasonable disci-
piine. The care of the dog rescued from the
sewer by brave little lad, whose name and
address kind-hearted lady would like to
learn, was well worthy all the attention it
had received which fact no one understand
ing it fully would moro readily admit than
The REPUBLICAN. Allow me to say, in this
connection, that the province Of the Society
for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals il
to prevent physical cruelty and secure pun
ishment of perpetrators Of cruel acts toward
dumb animals. 1t will occupy the same at.
titude toward children when the bill now
before congress, changing its name to HUI
name society, becomes law. 1t will not in
terfere with nor supersede the Associated
Charities. S. w. RUSSELL,
General Agent, 8. p. G. \.
| WASHINGTON, Feb. 30.
National Republican., 1884-03-04
IN DEFENSE OF MR.. WISE.

1t seems to me that our colored representa-
tives in the Virginia legislature made grave
mistake in attacking as they did the Hon.
John 5. Wise about the remark ho Mr.. Wise)
made while testifying before the senate COM
mittee on privileges and elections concerning
the Danville riot and the democratic methods
of conducting political campaigns III this
state. The portion OF Mr.. Wise's testimony
which seems to have given SO much otiense
was this: "Colored members of the legislature
came to my house to see me about poli-
tics and went TO the kitchen. / talked
with him there. Political equality does
not, necessarily, make social equality. The
colored people do not expect it or demand it,.
They are. l believe, the gentlest and most
atIectionate race on earth. Their social con-
ditions are such that they make no demand
for social equality with the white people"
Take the whole of Mr.. Wises testimony
and examine it carefully, and it will be seen
that there is not word Of 1t that in any way
casts reflections on colored people. On the
contrary, it is in direct Commendation of our
people. 1t is perfectly clear to all unbiased
minds that all that Mr. Wise said was
in defending tho colOred race, and
in Tefuting the false and oftentimes
repeated charges OF the democratic leaders,
that the niggers are obstrusiye, insolent, and
insulting TO the white people, and arc clam
oring for social equality. On the whole, Mr..
Editor, ii appears that our colored members
of the legislature would hayo better main
tanned the dignity of their position ifthey
had remained quiet until they had seen The
official report of Mr.. Wise's testimony, in'
stead ofcondemnng of that gentleman without
having seen his statement and before giving
him an opportunity to be heard.
GEORGE WYMAN FREMONT.
MANASSAS, VA, March l,
National Republican., 1884-03-04
A sERIous STRIKE.
The Hod Carriers OF the District Demand
$3.50 Per Day.

The Hod Carriers OF the District Demand
$3.50 Per Day.
The hod carriers strike for increase Of
pay from 81 to $3.50 per day was carried into
effect yesterday morning, and all day mcm-
hers of the union stood around in groups and
discussed the situation. A meeting Of the
Hod Carriers union was held In the evening
at Dalys hall, corner of Seventh and streets
northwest. The president, Roberts Roots
presided, and at least $50 members were
present A resolution was adopted deciding
to stand firm and not 60 to work until the
increase was granted. A statement was read
showing that 13O new members had Joined
the union since January last. A joint com
munication from the two labOrng mems
| union, Nos. and 2, was read. 1t stated that
the laboring men intended to sustain tho
hod carriers in their strike. Upon motion
the ITod Carriers union appropriated
81, 500 to assist necessitous members
during the strike, and the members pledged
themselves TO stand .out for one year. II
necessary, until they succeeded. Speeches
were made by Perry II. Carson and c. G.
Ball. The speakers urged the members to
stick together and success would thus bo
certain. After the business meeting an en-
tertainment for the benefit of the strikers
was given at Kings hall, corner of Tenth and
II streets. The Washwoman's union, No. l,
headed by its president, Mrs. Sarah Danger
field and the Union guards attended in
body.
In conversation with several strikers, RE-
PUBLICAN reporter was informed that they
do not fear imported laborers. The white
hod carriers of tho north," said one, receive
$3.50 per day already and change would be
no inducement to them. In fact, we under
stand that they are going to strike for 49,"
How about the hod carriers Of Richmond,
Norfolk, and other southern cities ?" asked
the reporter.
"They don't amount to anything" was the
reply. "They carry the hod on their heads,
and are slow and uncertain. The Washington
bosses could not make any money on head
hod carriers The Alexandria men are
nearly all members Of our union, so we fear
nothing from that source"
The number OF mon in the strike is approx
imatod at from 600 to 700. Nearly all of tho
non-union carriers have struck, and will join
the I'm on. Tho union had street parade
last night; the members wore regalias and
carried United States flag.
The bosses say the hod carriers have made
a mistake in asking for too much pay. They
will make efforts to secure laborers from
other cities
National Republican., 1884-03-04
A shnIsnenro snturdnr.

At the meeting of the Shakespeare club on
Saturday night the following literary and
musical programme was rendered. Except a
few of the songs all the renditions were from
Tom Hood Essay, DIR. Warren; song Miss
HSGniingson H;, reading "The DOGtor'c Mr,
lode to an Infant Son." Miss Richards
recitation, "The Deathbed," Mrs. Adams;
song, 81 Remember, / Remember" Miss
Harvey; reading, Bridge of Sighs," Mr.,
Murdock; song, Jack and JILL" quartette;
lullaby, "Hush Thee, My Babe" quartette;
reading, lode to Autumn" Miss Leavitt;
reading, ITO a-o," Mrs. Mann; song
Misses Hennngson and Leavitt; reading from
"Plea OF tho Midsummer Fairies" Miss
Love; duet, "The Swallows" Misses Harvey;
recitation, "The Bridge of Sighs," Miss
Kinds,
National Republican., 1884-03-04
Metropolitan NJ. Il. Sunday School.

The annual election of officers for the
ensuing year of the Metropolitan Sunday
school took place last night. Rev. DIR. Hunt
ley, pastor, presiding, and resulted in the
election of Capt A. p. Lacey, superintendent;
Harry o. Hall, first assistant, and Mrs. Z. d.
Huntley, second assistant superintendent ts
James NJ. Holmes, secretary; George W.
Gray, treasurer; Alexander T. Hensey,
Librarian; Cornelius Burlew, chorister; j. d.
Fox, organist, and Mrs p. A. Crist assistant
organist.
Capt. Lacey has held this position of super
intendent for the last seven years, and has
successfully carried the school through the
/. great depression caused by the heavy burden
of the debt which rested upon the church.
The school is in a most hourishing condition,
and now that the church is relieved from its
Indebtedness, Capt. Lacey enters upon his
eighth year of management with the bright
est prospects for continued and increasing
success. This prosperity Of the Sunday
school is shared by the church itself under
the talented and sagacious labors fits pastor,
DIR, Huntey
National Republican., 1884-03-04
Captain, United States Army
WAsHIEGToN, Feb. 25.
THEY KNOW THEIR FRIENDS.
~ IsIy..


The papers vary much in their comments
on the FitZ-John Porter case.
Some down here in Texas say the confed-
crate brigadiers vote for giving him $4,000
for disobeying an order, and because no was II
good union soldier And others because he
was of the party that denounced Lincoln as
a usurping tyrant, a lying hypocrite, and a
numbering monster, and many of whom called
union soldiers "Lincoln hirelings." But
none Of these give the true reason for the
unanimous vote of the Conied rate brigadiers
The reason, and the only reason. the one
that has never failed, is they vote for those
in favor Of returning them to power, and for
none others.
There is no exception to this rule. They
will vote for q union soldier or a confederate
soldier, q northern man or a southern man
q high tariff or low tariff man, or any kind
of man, so long as he is in favor of theil
getting control Of the nation, and they viii
vote for no other man for anything.
DALLAS, TEXAS, Feb. 26. SOLDIER.
National Republican., 1884-03-04
A Bad Night FOR n Fire.

"This is daisy night for fire." said o
REPUBLICAN reporter last night to Chief En-.
gineer Cronin.
"You are right. Such house as that"
pointing to a four-story mansard, would
give me heap of trouble"
Are such buildings,lwhen on fire, hard to
deal with?'
"The worst kind to get at during fire.
There is no way to get around the caves, and
especially is it so with many houses fitted up
with turrets, towers, and sharp roofs. They
are regular finder boxes, and when once
started it is good.by to them. / don't believe
in such kind of buildings. They are lot of
lumber boxes. A night like this would
nrove itv
National Republican., 1884-03-04
Amending Assessments.

In the court of general term yesterday a
case of Henderson, trustee was decided, the
opinion being delivered by Justice James.
This was for writ of alternative mandamus
to compel the district commissioners to order
revision Of certain special assessments for
the improvement of NJ and Twenty fourth
streets, which the petitioner claims did not
specially benefit the property. which it WAS
held, was therefore liable. Tho district filed
u demurrer and the court sustained it,
National Republican., 1884-03-04
A Respite rrom the Ropo Reouested.

Mr. Il. +. Miller, counsel for Minor, yester-
day sent a lettor to the President asking
that the murderer be respited for three weeks
from Friday next to enable tho case to be
heard in general term, Chief Justice Cartier
and District Attorney Worthington indorse
the recommendation, and tho counsel have
good grounds for believing that a respite will
be granted.
National Republican., 1884-03-04
Sly GInnh Sold.

The first Potomac shad and herring of the
season were caught several weeks ago, and
men ntioned in THE REPUBLICAN, at the time.
Yesterday Capt. George Faunce brought up
the river from his fishing landing, six Poto-
mac shad which were Immediately sold by
Il. A. Golden for 1896 each, and $500 herring
which sold on landing for $35 per thousand.
National Republican., 1884-03-04
Ths Gnx Head GhouIs.

In the trial of George Contine, of the United
States steamer Speedwoll, for robbing the
dead of the Gay Head disaster, additional tes'
timony was taken yesterday, One witness
testified that he saw Boswell on the night In
question hand something to Contine, which
the latter showed down into his pants pocket.
National Republican., 1884-03-04

much nonsense and demoralizing things to
feed tho morbid appettos Of fast degener-
ating people.
Most of the wickekness in the south is
caused by the newspapers. Most of the fool
ishness aud corruption of Washington is
caused by the foolish prints stuck up and
read by all. And, Notwithstanding the floods
in the west, the tornadoes in the south the
consumption in tho north-all Gods
judgements to punish the thought
less and frivolous and volatile and
froughty American people-yet their
heart is set on evil and fed by the
trashy stuff in newspapers. Tho very silly
names that the American women have, such
rs Hattie, Mammic, Bottic, Sallie, Lcttio,
Sadie, &C., show frivolity in their origin,
thoughtlessness in their bringing up, and n
corruption in everything. Washington is n
whited sepulcher fair without but rotten
within Babies arc found overy day on tho
streets, left there to die and nothing is said
as to its hdeous sinfulness by the pulpit or
press.
When Gods judgments are on the earth
the inhabitants should learn righteousness
Nobody would buy yolr paper If it contained
anything good or moralizing, so you have to
consult the taste of your readers.
D, ye tight knCc scrbblers, cease to do
evil and learn to do well. Unfortunately the
negroes are following the pornicious example
of the whites.
The American people eat fast, talk fast, live
fast, and die fast. An AFRICAN.
National Republican., 1884-03-04
Trying on the Tramps,

The cold blast last night drove the tramps
in numbers to the station houses and the
night lodging house. At an early hour last
night the latter place was filled with men of
all ages, and their red ears and blue noses
plainly showed that tn ey stood in need of
q place of refuge.
National Republican., 1884-03-04
MANASSAS, VA, March l,
"YE TIGHT KNEE sCRIBBLERs."
~

BIr. John b. Coughs remarks regarding
the newspapers being responsible for the gem
eral corruption of the American people is
perfectly true. II most of the newspapers in
this country were gathered in heap and set
on fire. aud the tight breeches Of the scribblers
made to walk thro' it and singe their tights
al, it would hinder them from writing SO
National Republican., 1884-03-04

Lieutenant McRitchie testified that he rocov-
cred pieco of gold chain and supposed 50
bill. and that Contine and Morgan handled
the bodies. Unimportant evidence for the
defense was then begun, and will be continued
tn.
National Republican., 1884-03-04

You all want the best Don't take my word for II,
but order case or dozen Rochester Beer Omnlt and
+. H. FINLEY,
12OO Pennsylvania avenue
National Republican., 1884-03-04
lieS.

BRAwLEY.-Suddenly. on the LIST instant Col
DANIEL BRAwLEY, late of Lafayette, Ind, in the
7Sth year of his age.
Funeral from his residence, No. 45l NJ street north.
west, Tuesday morning, March 4. at IL o'clock.
GRAY-AIonday morning, March 3, 1854, of
pneumonia, ALBERT VERNON GRAY, son ofThomas
X and the late Mary Il. Gray. aged Al years.
Funeral from his late residence, iSl Maryland
avenue southwest "Wednesday afternoon at =
o'clock. Relatives and friends are respectfully in
yited 20 attend. -