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The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-04-10
A Clever Swindle.

A person who spends his days in sell
ing ham and beef over the counter can
hardly be expected to be a judge of mu
steal instruments. 1t was owing to this
lack of judgment that Partisan dealer
in these wares has just been mulcted of
a considerable sum of money under rather
unusual circumstances. To the police,
in relating his misfortune, he told the
following story: A day or two since
little Italian minstrel entered his shop to
buy few pounds of ham. The boy on
feeling in his pockets discovered, with
well fcigned surprise, that he had no
money. but he offered the charcutier to
leave his violin in his hands as a guaran-
tee Of payment, and was allowed by the
tradesman to take away the ham which
his "mother was waiting for" Soon
after the lads departure a we!l-ap-
pointed carriage stopped at the
BRIDESMAIDS door. Out of it
stepped an elegantly dressed gentleman
with a beribboned buttonhole, who
wished to purchase some pots of foe
gras. lie CHANGED to perceive the violin,
took it up, tried it, went into ecstasies
over it-briehy, he offered the charcuter
over 5000 for the marvellous instrument.
The tradesman explained it was not his
to dispose of, and after much discussion
it was finally arranged that he should
persuade the Italian boy to sell it, and
would receive handsome commission if
he brought it that evening to Lord Rus
SELL" Grand hotel When the boy ac-
complete of the distinguished foreigner
returned the tradesman, with difficulty,
DerSuaded him TO mart with his instru
ment for the sum of $1G0. With it in
his hands, the confding charcuticr hast
ened to the Grand hotel; discovered,
alas! that no such person as Milford
Russcll'' was stopping there; and, be-
coming uneasy. took the violin to a
stringed instrument shop in the neigh
borhood. Its value was estimated at
81. 20.-LOndon Standard.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-04-10
HEALTH HINTS,

To cure and heel a running sore, ap.
ply alum water twice a day.
A liniment of equal parts of oil of
wintergreen and olive oil, or soap lini-
ment, is said to afford almost instant re-
lief from pain in acute rheumatism.
Put five drops of chloroform on little
cotton or wool in the bowl of clay pipe,
then blow the vapor through the stem
into an aching car and instant relief will
be afforded.
A simple remedy for neuralgia is to
apply grated horseradish, prepared the
same as for table use, to the temple when
the face or head is affected, or to the
wrist when the pain is in the arm or
shoulder.
There is nothing better for cut than
powdered resin. Pound it until fine,
and put it in an empty, clean pepper
box with perforated top, then you can
easily sift it out on the cut; put soft
cloth around the injured member, and
wet it with cold water once in a while
1t will prevent Inflammation and sore
ness.
An excellent glycerine ointment for
CLd pJCu 10 W luClhiuS, WIN
a gentle heat, two ounces of sweet oil of
almonds, half an ounce of spermaceti
and one dram of white wax. When
melted, remove from the stove and add
one ounce of glycerine, and stir until the
mixture is cold. The ointment can be
scented with any perfume to suit the
fancy. Keep it ia wide-necked bottles.
Pneumonia is Inflammation of the
lungs. When the Inflammation is on
the lining of the chest it is pleurisy. The
two may be combined. Pneumonia is
dangerous disease and requires prompt
action. 1t is preceded by chill, from
which it sometimes is difficult to restore
the natural heat. This chill is followed
by high fever, in which the heart beats
rapidly. Chills may come from other
causes than pneumonia, but unless sure
of the cause and sure that it is not dan
gerous it is safe is suspect coming
pneumonia and to send at once for a
musician
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-04-10
Agreeable to Everybody.

Col. Robert c. King, for ten years
Deputy Collector Internal Revenue, Bal
timore, Maryland, writes; | endorse the
Red Star Cough Cure. l have used it
in my family for violent cough and
found it excellent. Its use was entirely
free from the depressing effects of other
cough remedies. 1t can readily be taken
and agrees with and benefits every body
suffering from throat and lung troubles.
The relief is permanent and there is no
reaction.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-04-10
HOPE AND FAITH.
Hope is the scented flower

Hope is the scented flower
Which, in the breast implanted
Whe winds have swept the bosom's bower
Still blossoms like thing enchanted
Life's sweet inheritance and dover.
Faith is the steady spark
For journeying mortais lighted,
Still beaming starlilie through the dark
On high where erst by sorrow lighted
And still where lifted eyes may mark.
Alfred w. Harris in the Current.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-04-10

is most distressing, not only 10 the person az
aicted if he have any pride, but to those with
whom he comes in contact. 1t Is delicate
mat err to speak of, but it has parted not
only friends Tut lovers Bad breath and ca
tarrh are inseparable. DR. Sage's Catarh
Remedy cures the worst cases, as thousands
can testifV
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-04-10

"Sweet is revenge, especially to women"
said the gifted, but naughty, Lord Byron
Surely H. was in bad humor when he wrote
such words But there are complaints that
only women suffer that are carrying num-
bers of them down to early graves. There IS
hope for those who suffer, no matter how
sorely, or severely, in Dr. r. Y, Pierces
"Favorte Prescription Save in its action
it is a blessing, especially to women and to
men, too for when women suffer, the house
hold is nSkeM.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-04-10

No machine of travel that man ever
invented can equal the speed of wild
fowl. The canvas back duck flies two
miles minute. The broad bill goes
slightly slower. Teal can fly at the rate
of 100 miles an hour, the wild goose
ahont ninety.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-04-10

= Organic weakness or loss OF
power in either sex. however induced, speed
ily and permantly cured. Enclose three let
ter stamps for book of particulars. Worlds
Dispensary Medical Association, Buffalo,
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-04-10
MONTANA paid out sl2, 900 in bounties for
the distinction of wild animals last year.

SKIN EAsEs.-"BEEsoN's AROMATIC
ALUM SULPHUR SOAP" cures letter, salt
Rheum, Ringworm, Sores, Pimp,es, all itching
Skin Eruptions. - cents by Druggists, or
by mail. VIM Dreydoppel Philadelphia, Pa.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-04-10

THREE lepers were recently captured with
in one week by the coroner OF San Francisco.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-04-10
ITO the good, night is not dark


Captain John Klmbal, Sailor, New London,
Conn. writes 81 was taken with severe pains in
the small Of my back in the reg on Of the kidneys;
had the best medical attendance without expe-
riencing any relief. ! bought and used bottle OF
HUNTS Kidney and Liver REMEDY. -Four bot
ties entirely cured me-"
Price $l.25. Send for Pamphlet of Testimonials
HUNTS REMEDY CO., Providence, r. l.
C. N. CRlTTENT0N, General Agent. New York.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-04-10

The thousands of finger-rings worn in this
country are estimated to be worth SOS Co.,
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-04-10

81 was troubled with weakness Of the Kidneys.
had to pass my water as many fifteen tin g,
during the night. After having used the second
bottle OF HUNTS Kidney and Liverl REMEDY
found that all my trouble was gone"-Joseph o.
Miller, Carpenter, Xena, Ohio.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-04-10
"Bc friend to yourself, and others will. i"


81 have been a severe sIEerer with a weakness
OF the kidneys, and took a severe cod while on
duty vita the fire department. had terrible pains
in my back, and my wafer troubled me. HUNTS
kidney and Liver REMEDY completely cured me-"
H. a. Glass, C1luu,bGs, Ohio
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-04-10

There are very nearly 1900, 900 acres
of unimproyed land in Massachusetts,, &C
cording to Prof essor Maynard.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-04-10
TONIC AND BITTER,
IT is uNEQUALLED IN RESULTS AND
PERMANENT IN ITS CURE.
LIVING TESTIMONY.

Having had occasion to a remedy for kid
ney troubles purchased bottle Of HUNT's Kid
ney and Liverl REMEDY, and it completely cured
me have no indigestion, and am hearty and
healthy for one Of my years (Gj)"-J. f. Wood
bury, Blacksmith, Manchester, y. II.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-04-10

"small beginnings lead to large ending,."
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-06-09
Insane Asylum Burned.

WILLIAMSBURG, Va, June S.-At 12
o'clock last night fire broke out in the
right wing of the center building of the
Eastern lunatic asylum, and before it could
be got under control everything was de-
stroyed. The buildings burned comprise
the original ones of the institution, and
were erected over 100 years ago. There
were 200 female patients in the in
stitution, but all of them were rescued ex-
cept one, Miss Smith of Spottsylvania
county, who was burned to death. An
other patient, Mrs. Jeffries, after being res
cued from the building, wandered away and
was found this morning drowned in creek.
Nearly all the female patients were taken
to William and Mary college, where
they we're temporarily cared for. The other
wards contained 500 male patients. These
wards were quickly emptied and the un-
fortunates were turned loose, but did not
wander off, being generally tractable.
When it was found the fire was getting be-
yondf control, aid was telegraphed for from
Richmond, and a steamer reached here this
morning about o'clock, but the fire had
then done its worst. None of the male
wards were burned, they being located in
buildings partly disconnected from those
destroyed, and a strong wind blowing from
them. The total loss has been estimated at
from S120, 900 to $140, 900; insurance about
$40, 900. The fire is believed to have started
from some trouble with the electric light
wires, as it was first discovered where the
wires entered.the right wing of the build
ing
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-06-09
Ruskin ON His Resignation.

John Rusl1in, in letter to the editor of
the Pail Mall Gazette, says: ''By mis-
chance I have not till to-day seen your
kindly-meant paragraphs on my resignation
Of the Slade prOfessOrship at Oxford. Yet
permit me at once to correct the impression
under which they were written. What
ever may be my failure in energy or ability,
the best 1 could yet do was wholly at the
service of Oxford; nor would any other de-
signs or supposed duties have interfered for
a moment with the perfectly-manifest duty
of teaching in Oxford as much art as she
gave her students time to learn. l meant
to die in my harness there, and my resigna-
ton was placed in the vice chancellor'S
hands on the Monday following the vote en-
dowing vivisection in the university, solely
in consequence of that vote, with distinct
statement to the vice chancellor, intended
to be read in cOnvocation, of its being so.
This statement [ repeated in letter in
tended for publication in the University
Gazette, and sent to its Office a fortnight
since. Neither of these letters, so far as I
know, has yet been made public. 1t is suf-
ficient proof, however, how far it was from
my purpose to retire from the Slade pro-
fessorship that applied in March of last
year for a grant to build well-lighted
room for the undergraduates, apart from
the obscure and ncOnvenient Ruskin school,
and to purchase for its furniture the two
Yorkshire drawings by Turner, of Crook of
Lune and Kirby Lonsdale-grants instantly
refused OH the plea of the univerSity's be-
ing in debt.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-06-09
Northwestern Notes.

Special to the GLOBE.
WASHINGTON, June S.-The national
conference of charities and corrections
decided to meet at ST. Paul not later than
June 20, 1856. Omaha, Neb., and Raleigh,
N. c., contested for the honor.
Among the appointments to-day were
the following: United States marshal for
the territory of Montana, Robert S. Kelly;
register of the land Office at Tracy, Mimi,
George r. Warner; receiver of the land
Office, Tracy. Mimi, r. x. Wiser; La Crosse,
Wis, o. G. Halls.
At the commencement of the Columbia
Law school tomorrow, the degree Of Bach
elor of Laws will be conferred on Alberton
II. Hall of Minnesota. Robert Stocker of
Minnesota will be among the ''stars'' of the
class next year at the Annapolis academy.
Cleveland ON Civil Service.
Special to the Globe.
WASHINGTON, June S.-Just as the ac-
tive politicians in the party think they have
overcome the presidents scruples, and that
'henceforward it would be smooth sailing
for spoils, along comes mugwump
delegation and Immediately Mr.. Cleveland
braces up. independent Republicans from
Philadelphia called yesterday to ask
that civil service reform principles be rec
ognized in connection with the federal Of
fees in their city, ga delegation has just
been here" said the president, replying to
the address, ''who seem to regard federal
offices as nothing but spoils. Things
were very different formerly from
what they are now, and they
will be still better if I can only hold out.
Not only do feel bound by my pledge on
civil service, but I must have good and sub
stantial reasons before remove any one
from office. Trumped up charges cannot be
used for a mans removal before his term
expires. There must be a good reason"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-06-09
army of the Cumberland, and tc

army of the Cumberland, and to
Thomas that he must hold Chatta-
nooga at all hazards. He describes
the Wilderness campaign and estimates
Lees strength at so, 600 men, and says that
he was operating in a country with which
his army was thoroughly familiar, while to
the federal forces it was entirely unknown.
He tells of Gen. Lees surrender and takes
occasion to explode the famous story of the
surrender under the apple tree He says
that there was an apple orchard across the
little valley from the court house, one tree
of which was close to the road; that Gen.
Babcock reported to him (Grant) that he
had found Gen. Lee sitting under this tree,
and had brought him within
THE FEDERAL LINES
to the house of man named Mclean
where the Confederate general and his staff
were awaiting Gen. Grant. OF their inter-
view he says: ''When l went into the
house l found Gen. Lee and we greeted
each other, and after shaking hands took
our seats. What his feelings were do not
know, and being man of much dignity and
with an impenetrable face, it was impossi-
BILE to say whether he felt in
wardly glad that the end had finally
cOme or whether he felt sadly
over the result and was too manly to show
it. Whatever his feelings were they were
entirely concealed from observation, but my
own feelings, which had been quite appar-
ent On the receipt of the letter, were
sad and depressed. l felt like anything
rather than rejoicing at the downfall of
foe that had fought SO long and gallantly
and had suffered so long for cause which
l believed to be one of the worst for which
a people ever fought, and for which there
was not the least preteXt. do not ques-
ton, however, the sincerity of the great
mass of those who were opposed to us.
Gen. Lee was
DRESSED IN FULL UNIFORM,
entirely new and wearing sword of con-
siderable value, very likely the sword that
had been presented by the state Of Virginia.
AT all events it was an entirely different
sword from the one that would ordinarily
be worn in the field. In my rough travel
ing suit, which was the uniform Of a
private with the straps of a gen.
eral, must have contrasted
very strangely with man so handsomely
dressed, six feet high and of faultless FORM
But this was not matter that thought of
until afterward. Gen. Lee and soon fell
into conversation about old army times
He remarked that he remembered me very
well in the old army, and told him, as a
matter of courtesy, l remembered him
perfectly, but owing to the difference in
years-about 16 years-and our rank, I
thought it likely had not attracted his at
tention sufficiently to be remembered after
such long period. Our conversation grew
so pleasant that l almost forgot the object
of our meeting"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-06-09

WASHINGTON, June S.-Since the pub
lication of the opinion Of Attorney General
Garland, to the effect that Indians could
not legally discharge the duties of post
masters, quite number Of letters have been
received at the postofice department from
Indian postmasters, written in excellent
style and showing that the writers were
men of good business ability, rendering
their designations. Another phase of the
question has been presented by communica-
tions to the department in behalf of white
men who married Indian wives
and were adopted by the different
tribes Of the Indian territory. They state
that they have become members of the
tribes and assisted in councils and wish to
know if they are affected by the attorney
generals decision. The general aspect of
their case is now under examination by the
department,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-06-09
Terrors OF Earthquakes.

CALCUTTA, June S.-Dispatches con-
tinue to be received here about the earth
quake in the Vale of Cashmere. Whole
villages have been destroyed, and
Dubgood. Jamaiapar and Cyan
have disappeared entirely, having been COM
pletely engulfeG in the awful cOnvulsiOns.
During the continuance of the shocks a sui
phuriols dust was sent forth, impreghat-
ing the atmosphere. At the same
time volumes of hot water issued
from the great fssures made
in the earth. The fort at Gurerio and the
granarieS in large numbers have been swai-
lowed up. A large supply Of rice, and a
considerable amount of money has been
distributed throughout the Vale of CASH
mere to relieve distress of the people. 1t
is estimated that two hundred persons were
EiIlnd
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-06-09
THE STORMS GREAT DAMAGE.
Widespread Destruction Through
Wisconsin.

MILWAUKEE,, Wis, June S.-The dam
age from yesterdays wind and
hail storm which swept across the
entire state from west to
east was very serious and has resulted in
great loss to farmers by the damage to
crops and fruit. In Vernon county the
storm appears to have assumed the nature
of cyclone. All buildings in the little
village Of Victory, including the
small warehouse, a church, hotel and a
school house. From various points
in Wisconsin within the path Of
this storm come reports of build
ings being unroofed, trees uprooted
by the wind and much damage by hail.
Windows met with wholesale destruction,
and SO great has been the demand for win
dow glass at village stores that the entire
stock has been exhausted. In many places
hail stones of remarkably large size
fell to the depth Of from six to ten inches.
Cattle and horses were badly bruised, and
many sheep and hogs were killed
by the hail. Considerable stock was
also killed during terrific thunder
storm following the fall of the hail
1t is impossible to get satisfactory informa-
ton regarding the loss, but is known to have
been great.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-06-09
A Definition.

$50 you say you were once chased BY
Indians?" said Ethelinda to her bashful
lover George.
Eyes" replied George, ''three of us
were chased an entire day by band OF
savages."
'.And you received no injnryF'
'sNo. We got away from them, but 1t
was pretty tight squeeze"
"a what?"
"a tight squeeze"
ssWhat's that?"
.sYeu don't know what tight squeeze
is? Well, er-that is to say-By jove, you
know-I, er-guess it's about time you did
know. I-er-will give you an llustrar
tion."
And he did.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-06-09
TIE INNOCENT AUTHORIZES.
She Went to the Reception and wa.
AfraEd to Eax Sumner.

She Went to the Reception and was
Afraid to Eat supper.
Clara Belle in Cincinnati Enquirer,
The Century Magazine is the center of
about all that New York has of the Boston
sort of acute culture in literary way. Ros-
well Smith is the boss of the company, and.
as he is rich, he is called upon to do some
thing in the line Of literary entertainment
The other day one Of the magazine poet
eSses came to town. l wont name her, be-
cause there is no particular use in subject
ing her to general ridicule, and besides. she
writes such awfully sweet verses about love
that have a tender regard for her.
When Mr.. Smith learned that she was
in the city he got up reception in her
honor 1t was nice little affair. There
were twenty OF thirty OF us there; and, after
a presentation to the lionesS of the evening,
we drifted into the dining-room, where
there was spread of refreshments. The
poetess was unused to fashionable life. She
was an engaging creature, full OF quaint
qualities, but she had come from corner of
the country where receptions are unknown.
After nearly all had left the parior. and
she was almost alone, the host rushed to
her with kindly inquiry why she didn't
join the eaters and drinkers.
30, didn't know that my ticket in
cluded refreshments" was the reply.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-06-09
Toxvp Burned Down,

PETERSBURG, Va, June Intelligence
has been received here to the effect
that last night one-half of the town
of Suffolk, on the Norfolk Il West
ern railroad, was destroyed by fire.
The fire broke out shortly after II o'clock
on the south side of Washington square,
and spreading rapidly east, west and north,
swept both sides of Washington square,
the main BUSINESS street of
the town, leaving only three
houses standing. 1t also extended for a
distance on both sides of Kilby street and
down the west side Of Main street. The
individual losses were small, but later esti-
mates place the total loss at $3.50, 600 In
surance $3.50, 900.