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The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-02-29
Saving Marble.

At the monthly meeting of the Middle
communication was read as a supplement
tary note to the paper of a month previ-
Gus bearing the above title. The essen
tial parts of the note are given below:
The free translation by DIR. Philemon
Holland of Pliny's description of the pro-
cess of saving marble and the saw used,
though plain to Il thoughtful reader, may
possibly be misleading. Pliny's words
are:
Sierra in prdteHui linen premcHte hdreHdS,
cerSdndoque tractu ipSO SecaRte.
This translated This (cutting) is
done by sand, and seems to be done by
the iron, the saw pressing the sand on a
fine line or narrow grove. and the draw
ing back and forth doing the cutting"
Rich. in his Dictionary of Roman and
Greek Antiquities. gives as second def
milton of the word Sierra, a saw for cut
ting stone but without teeth.
DR.. William Smith. in his dictionary.
under this word Sierra, says on the subject
mentioned by Plinv: 1.-The saw with
out teeth was then used Just as it is now.
by workers in marble. and the place of
teeth was supplied according to the hard
ness of the stone either by emery or by
various kinds of sand. In this way the
ancient artiticers were able to cut slabs of
the hardest rocks
The character of the saw used in mar
BILE cutting is most clearly established by
the cvclopedias. Rees' Cyclopedia. the
publication of which was begun about
the year 1902, states the saws for saving
marble are of soft lion and are fed by
water and sand. and the figure of one of
these saws without teeth is given.
If we wish to go back farther. we may
look at Chambers Cyclopedia. I'd edition,
published in London in 1913, where we
may read: M. Feliben mentions kind
of long saws invented by one Nilsson.
inspector of the marble quarries in the
Pyrenees. by means of which stones arc
sawed even in the rock itself whence they
are taken. He adds. some of them are
twenty-three feet long but he does not
describe either their form or applica-
ton; he only says they are of iron and
without teeth
A blade of iron without teeth is the
saw used by marble workers from before
the memory of Pliny down to the pres
ent. HENRY NJ. SEELY.
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The Equitable LIES Statement.

The astonishing and unprecedented
statement of new business done by the
Equitable in 1888 will be a surprise even
to those who are familiar with the energy.
skill and push of the company's man
ayers. For the first time in the annals
of life insurance. the Equitable in 1882
wrote as large an amount as SG2 900 900
of new business. This circumstance
was characterized as extraordinary at the
time, and so it was. And yet this state
ment for 1888 records the still more
astonishing circumstance that last year
the Equitable wrote new insurance to
the aggregate of ISL ,l29. 756-a sum
equal to about one-fourth of all the new
insurance likely to be reported for 1888
by all the American life insurance COM
panies put together. If this fact (and
the figures which prove it to be a fact
can not settle the question of popularity
and progressiVenesS in favor of this stall
wart representative of Dung America
life insurance we do not see what better
evidence could be asked. The increase
of the Equtable's assets during 1888
has been S5,004, S30.S4; the premi-
UNI income was larger in 1888 than 1892
by 81 .SO5, l7S.SS and the surplus Is in
creased by 20 per cent. The statement
itself speaks plainly enough as to other
details; but, in general, we look upon
the exhibit as one which proves that life
insurance is again on the top wave and
fairly fulfilling its useful mission once
more among our people, who, certainly,
never had greater reason to appreciate
its value.-Nep York Commercial Bull
letin.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-02-29

Hop poles are again in demand. E..
Matot is receiving orders for several car
loads, and will have all he can DO to sup
ply them. He has purchased large
swamp, mostly of hop poles, in Brandon.
The price paid, delivered at the cars, is
from so to so per thousand.
The lime yards are well stocked with
wood. A sufficient amount, it is thought,
has been drawn to supply the kilns for a
year. We understand that both com
panies intend building new kins the com
ing season, or. rather, the Brandon Lime
company think of taking down one of
the old ones and building new one in
its place.
The warm and cold weather the past
month has made roads never so icy.
There have been many accidents by slip
ping, although nothing very serious. o.
&. Huntley did not slip down on the ice,
but fell off his wood pile and dislocated
his right shoulder. A physician, not a
surgeon, was called to attend him. He
not knowing where the injury was locat-
ed, Mr.. Huntley lay six days in terrible
pain before a surgeon was called to in
form him and his family of the extent OF
his injury. 1t is hoped that he win soon
be about again.
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Whiting.

But few sheep have changed hands
this month. Messrs. Church & Williams
sold party of bucks last week for the
Western market.
C. W. Cook and wife, we learn, are
going to Providence, K. L., next week to
remain a year. He engages as a superin-
tendent on a milk and produce farm
near that city.
The farmers in town were mostly
lucky enough to secure their stock of ice
for the coming season before the heavy
rains and warm weather. A few, as is
natural, always are unsupplied.
One man in town has rented his farm
three times within year past, and each
man moved on TO the farm with his fam
lily. One man remained only three
weeks; the last one, now on the farm,
it is hoped will remain long enough to
get acquainted.
Potatoes are being shipped from here
at 20 cents IA bushel. A. S. Jones of
Cornwall purchases most of them. He
claims that no money is to be made at
that price, hut as philanthropist, he
appears to be willing to help the poor
farmers get rid of their surplus produce,
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Now it is the Winooski Congregation
tor, Rev. II. Newman Wright. He is
charged with unministerial conduct in
various directions and has been locked
out of the church. His pastorate began
in November. On the first Sunday after
his eng cement he kept the congrega-
ton waiting over an hour for him to APP
pear, for the reason that he had slept over.
1t is also averred that he used vulgar lam
guage in the pulpit and out of it, has
failed to meet board bills and so on.
This case and similar one recently in
our own county suggest the idea that
societies would do well to look into the
antecedents of alleged ministers before
hiring them. This man Wright had
preached for the Methodists in Stowe.
not thirty miles from Winooski, and for
the Congregationalists at Cambridge.
While in the latter place he raised money
Is said to have gone to Burlington, where
he became intoxicated, pawned his
clothes and hat, and then returned to his
charge. clothed chiefly in an old straw
hat and linen buster and very drunk 1t
seems as if some of these things ought to
have been discovered before the man was
engaged to preach to the Wlnooski peo-
pie, and would have been had due care
hpen talEen
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pound; and no matter what changes may
be made in the tariff. they can always
make money, and therefore there is no
limit to the market for our Merinos. The
same is true of the remainder of the
great wool-growing section of the West.
SO of Jersey cattle. There is almost no
limit to the demand for them--in the
West ana South in particular.
1t was announced that if any one
wished to ask questions the board would
endeavor to answer them.
Loyal l.. Wright of Cornwall wanted
to know why so much was said about
Jerseys and so little concerning other
breeds of improved cattle.
DR.. Cutting answered that Jerseys
seemed to be most in request Just at pres
ent. He received numerous inquiries re-
garding them-many more than about
any other breed. The Holsteins, also,
were beginning to be sought after
Mr.. Wright asked, further, why YER
mont was so eXtoled for its fine stock.
DR.. Cutting said there were numerous
reasons for the superiority of Vermont
stock. One is their freedom from dis
ease. giving the animals strong consti-
buttons. Again, the best stock degener-
ates when taken to the South and West
IL 10 DOSSlDlc blldb lllt Nlldl dCbtl VI our
soil has something to do with it.
Mr.. Wright spoke briefly. In his opin-
ion the excellence of Vermont stock was
to be attributed chiefly to the intelligence
of the breeders.
DR.. Cutting said question had been
handed to him. His opinion of the val
ue of ensilage was asked. In reply he
read an article on the subject. written by
Frederick Conant of MiddleseX county.
Mass. This gentleman had built a 500
silO and filled it for two years; but he
should never use it again. He did not
believe in ensilage at all. DR.. Cutting
said this was an extreme view of the
case. His own opinion was that ensilage
could in some cases be used to advan-
tage in connection with other fodder.
Alone it would not maintain stock in
prime condition for great while.
Whether it could probably be raised de-
pended upon the soil. Where the soil is
light and the hay crop small. corn may
be grown and enslaged to take the place
of hay.
This concluded the forenoon session
In the afternoon A. ID. Evarts of Walt
ham gave " Review of Modern Dairy
Methods There was a discussion. led
by K. X. Pember. and f. NJ. Good
win CT Hartland spoke upon Indian
Corn and It's Culture" We are com
PEELED to defer more extended report till
next week
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-02-29

The funny man. of the New York
Times. in his criticism of President Ham
Inns Brooklyn lecture, made the singular
mistake of falling upon quotation from
Adam Smith, the father of English free
trade. In doing so, did not the funny
man commit "hari-kari'? Adam Smith s
body lies a Wondering in his grave
but his soul is marching on in all free
trade books and newspapers and should
be treated tenderly and reverently by all
free-trade writers.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-02-29

SALM MORSE, who brought himself
into prominence by his efforts to produce
his Passion Play" in New York, was
found drowned in the Hudson the other
night. He was ruined financially, and is
believed to have committed suicide.
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STATE OF VERMONT,
niatrirt nj AIIiann -

BE il remembered, that at session of the Pro-
da @ Court holden at Mlddlebury, within and for
said district on the Goth lay OF February, A. d..
1854
Present: Hon. Lyman F. Knapp, Judge.
Whereas, a certain instrument IN writing, I'M
der seal, purportng to be the last VIII and tesla
ment OF Henry N.Solace late OF Bridport, in said
district deceased, has this day been presented TO
said court OF probate, and duly filed in the probate
office: Therefore, It's ordered, that all persons
Interested in the estate of said deceased be mott
fed TO appear beio said court at the Probate
office in Middebury, IN said district, ON the 18th
day OF March, a. d. losi, at 10 o'clock A. Nj, by
the publication OF this order three weeks success
sivey previous thereto, in the Middlebury Regis
ter. a newspaper printed at Middlebury a1oresaid
To show cause, If any they may have why said
instrument IN writing should not he proved and
allowed as the last Will AMI testament OF the said
deceased. 8
John e. STAPLETON Register
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FATE OF VERMONT,
- Addison District, SIS.

The Probate Court for the district OF Addison
To all persons interested in the estate q Mary
Ann Witherell, late Ol Shoreham,i in said district
dc ceased. GREETING:
are hereby notified to appear before the saId
Probate court at the Probate Office in Middle
bury in said district on the Bird day OF March, a.
D., lss4 at 10 O'Clock a. M. To show cause, If you
have why the account of |. b. Rich administra-
tor of the estate of aid decreased, should not b
allowed, and also why the residue OF said estate
should not be distributed to the parties entitled
thereto,
Dated at Mddlebury, in said district, this 18th
day of February, \. ID. 1854.
JOHN c. STAPLETON, Register.
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STATE IF VERMONT.

y DIetrICI OF AuuItOHl s..
The PROBATE COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF
ADDISON;
To all persons interested in the estate OF Milo
h. Day, late OF Middlebury, in said district, de-
ceased, GREETING:
by the authority OF the State OF Vermont, you
are hereby notified to appear before the said Pro-
bate Court, at the Probate Office in Middlebury,
in SAID district, on the 3lst day of March, A.
d. 1854, at 10 O'Clock, "A. M to show cause, If any
YOU nave, why the account OF h. X. severance,
administrator of the estate of said deceased,
should not be allowed. and also why the residue
OF said estate should not be distributed TO the
parties entitled thereto.
Dated at Middlebury, in said district, this 25th
day OF February, A. ID. lisa.
LYMAN Il. KNAPP, Judge.
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Death of II. n. SOllace.

Henry n. Sollace of Bridport died at
his home in that place last Sunday. aged
81 years. He had long been prominent
in the affairs of his town and of the
county. For many years he was post
master in Bridport, was once assistant
Judge of the county court AMI in 1876
presidential elector. He leaves four
daughters and two sons. The funeral took
place on Wednesday.
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East Middlebury.

Miss Millington's school in the second
department. district No. 2. closed on the
22d. This, with her other term, has been
success. Miss Parker, who teaches the
first department in the same district.
closes her school the 29Lh. In all her
terms there she has been on most favor
able terms with her hoars
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-02-29
Card.

Mr.. and Mrs, Elijah Avery wish to express
their thanks TO the numerous friends who met at
their house ON the evening of the 18Th inst on the
occasion of the 18th anniversary of their mar
Tiage. The expressions OF friendship from all
present, also from many who were absent were
highly appreciated, as were their generous gifts,
ana Will ever he held in grateful remembrance.
ELIJAH AVERY,
EUNICE W. AVERY.
Salisbury, Feb. 30 1854.
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Itipt0n.

On the 9th Lewis, jr.. son of Lewis
Gonyea. sr. was buried. Rev. 5. w. Bid
well officiating. The deceased was p
wears old. Hc was victim of consump-
ton. Since last August he had been con-
fined to the house. There are 6 children
with parents to mourn his loss. They
are an industrious family with good
home.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-02-29

WIN. NJ. HUNT, United States minister
to Russia, is dead. He was President
Gartield's secretary of the navy, and was
sent to Russia to succeed Mr.. Foster.
when President Arthur recognized the
cabinet.
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Not The Last Breath.

The friends of Mrs. LaBombard of
Vergennes saw her breathe her last, as
they supposed, Monday morning. Pre-
parations were made for her funeral,
when it was discovered that life still ex-
listed. The woman was alive Wednes-
day evening -RutIdDd HerGh
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ShOrehanl.

There will be a sociable Mt Academy
all Thursday evening. March 6, at
which a good time is anticipated, as
usual. All are cordially invited at Gear
ly candle light" By way of entertain
ment we may expect ice-cream and
cake, music, and tat Madame farley
will exhibit some of her celebrated wax
works" The proceeds of these sociables
are for the benefit of the Sabbath school
library,
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Mind and body alike suffer from slug
glish action of the blood, the result of
dyspepsia or hiliousness. Ayers pills
will stir up the liver, excite the stomach
and bowels to activity, open the pores of
the system, and insure health of body,
which is indispensable TO mental yigor.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-02-29
I'antOn.

The donation at Basin Ilarbor. for the
benefit of Rev. G.. Church, was not sue
cess on account of bad weather, and II
second effort will be made at the parson-
age on Tuesday evening.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-02-29

GREAT SURPRISE Is IN store Tor all who
use kemp's Balsam for the throat and lungs the
great guaranteed remedy. Would you believe
that 1t is sold on its merits and that each druggist
Is authorized to refund your money by the pro-
prietOr Of this wonderful remedy II il fails t. cure
you. K. lrchard has secured the agency Tor
1t. Price 30 cents and 81 Trial size free.
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MARISIICD.

BROOKS -AUSTIN-In Brandon, FehlGby Rev
Walter a. Rice, Mr.. Chas. y. Brooks of Middle
bury and Miss Emma \. Austin of New Haven
Vermont
HAMlLTON-BUTTOLPI NJ iddlebury Vt
Feb. 81 by Rev. ,. Lewis b. Spehre, Fremont
Hamilton, NJ. D., of Rutland to Miss c. Lizzie
Buttolph of Middlebury.
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SAVED FROM FROSr.

SHARON, Wa Nov. !, 1858.
have used Bowker's I'm and Drill Phosphate
on my corn the past season, and have harvested
one thousand bushels of ears Of splendid corn the
larger part OF it being cut and stacked before the
frost. | attribute its being forward to the use of
your fertilizer. J. H. MARSH.
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The following
JOS BArEI, Middebury. VT: Pa
Dear SirYouT r asking
first
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from Julia! Very respectfully, DANIEL C. ENtilE
Mr. EYGLEw n. Noy.6
making l
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JOSEPH BATrELI Mi1dleuy, IL
Dear Silouro th would
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then offered five hundred dollars for parties do not WANT
veeade When her will
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Dear sirYou Louise ed along She
think better think
is no doubt but what she will make good
BA1E, Pa, Nov 1888
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NOTICE.

l beg to annOun sc that the firm of f. M.Wrght
x Company was dissolved by the withdrawal of
Mr.. L. Nj. Wright, on the 10Th lay OF August,
ISL since which time have, individually. con
Quoted the business at the old stand, and shall
continue to do SO in the future.
WILLIAM B. WRIGHT.
Orwell, VT, Jan. |, 1854. 6;3w
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FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 20. 1884.

is to be held in Chicago on the stb of
July.
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When Baby was sick we gave her Castora,
When she was Child, She cried for CastOra,
When she was a Miss, she chung to CastOria,
When she had Children, she gave them Casra.
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II sEI).

MERRlLL-At Martnvlllc, p. @, Feb. :, 1854
with congestion OF lungs ant liberation Of the
throat, solomon p. Merrill, aged 20 years,
months and DAYS, formerly of Weybrdge, Vt. I
"Blessed are the dead that die IN the Lord" u
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THOUGHT Trial, 2:34D,

By Daniel Lambert dam fast bought of a gentleman
toga, 1870, represented to be by Hambletonian
withdrawn.
emlei
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EMPEROR,

BY Thoughts dam by Daniel Lambert said be by Volunteer
Limited to four approved Mares.
TERMS for each Stallion $25
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BREAD LOAF STOCK FARMS!
MlDDLEBURY, VERMONT.
STATIONS FOR 1884.
MOTION, 2:2o,
BY Daniel Lambert dam by Of Young Moscow d. Morgan
Messenger Mare, bred in Maine


By Daniel Lambert dam by son Of Young Moscow
Messenger Mare, bred in Maine.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1884-01-12
The Occur d,Alenes.

A. e. briggs, the we'll known ex-
press and stage man of this city, has
returned from tho Occur d'Alenes.
lie confirms previous reports as tn the
extent m value of the new diggings
and thinks the rush and excitement
next Spring will he unprecedented.
lie says the main travel into the gold
fields must be from this side, on ac-
count of the swollen river, which must
be crossed over thirty times by the
Rathdrnm route, aud which will be
impossible during the Spring thaw.
The Trout Greek Route appears 10Y to
be the most feasible, and will probably
be the iavorite trail. AT present moth
ing is being packed into the mines.
There is no grub there for sale and the
Winter have laid in provisions only
for their own use and will not sell at
any price.-Butte Miner.
The LATEST description of the new
mining region in the Occur d'Alene
mountains il this: sPritchard's Gulch
is twenty miles long and from 200 to
500 yards wide. the stream falling
abouttwo feet in 100. The slate crosses
the stream at nearly right angles and
tie jagged slate makes natural rifles,
which have caught the gold. On
Pritchard's Gnlch prospects have been
found for fifty miles. The gold is
worth $l6 80 per ounce. Eagle creek
Is len miles long and from 200 to 500
.Yar,is wide. Good prospects are re-
ported AT the lower end. Beaver creek
Is eighteen miles long. Some pros
poets have been found along this
creek, but bedrock has not yet been
lound.-Idaho Statesman.