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The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-02-06

Holmes says, THE unpoetical side of
Professionalism is, that it has no wol uen to
he worshlpped." | cannot say that Mrs
Meacham did much in her own person to
remove this reproach-if the brilliant Auto
crat meant it AS a reproach She was not,
while | knew her, IA sanity woman. like
ChauceTs Cecile or Grselda, or even like
Saint Theresa. But | make this concession
rather in admiration than criticism of her
Every age breeds the men and women best
fitted to serve it, and the type constantly
changes. The day for those who delight to
sit in brood" upon themselves, who look
only within, contemplating and bewailing
inward spiritual poverty, seems passing if it
be not past. The stronger and healthier re-
ligious natures now are not given 80 much
to introspection as to circumspectIon-they
look without and around them to see what
wants doing who or what needs help, is
perishng for lack of it to this they stretch
forth the hand in relief, and in making
others better make themselves so. They
do not make business Of religion. but put
religion into their business, letting it per
wade their lives as light fills the air. Re-
ligion does not seem to them so much
thing to be done rs the right spirit in which
to do things-a spirit tilial toward God and
fraternal towards their fellows. / feel sure
that this was something of Mrs. Meacham's
conception of it, whether or not she ever
formulated it thus to herself, She had, as
every active, outward-ooking nature must
have, a strong hold upon the world. a tight
grip upon things. She liked the good things
of this life. and never pretended that she
did not, She liked good living, innocent
pleasures, nice dresses cut and trimmed in
style she liked money and what it would
bring her. She liked people. liked to move
among them. liked their good opinion and
good will, and would do great deal for
them to win either She hustled about in the
world where she found herself, always busy
in doing something somewhere to mend it
and make it to run more smoothly. Atten-
tive to all her church obligations, she never
felt that she was excused from outside la
bors. God could, of course, be worshipped
in the prayer-meetng tone Is surprised,
though, to find SO few verses in the Bible
that say much about that, but certainly
he could be in minstering, as did her Mas
ter, to the good of Others-in the simple
gift of II cup of cold water to the needy
Her piety, real and sincere, took this ex-
preston rather than the other. | Profound
ly honor her for it. "Inasmuch as we have
done it unto one Of the least of these, my
brethren, ye have done it unto me-"
BRAINBRD KELLOGG.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-02-06
ShOrehanl.

The Holstein Indian Chief" on the
stock farm, weighed last Friday 1880
pounds and is not quite two years old.
Miss Mary Grimes school in the San
ford district closed last week Friday.
She had thirty scholars and gave very
good satisfaction.
We are pleased to be able to announce
that Mr.. G. n. North. who has been at
the point of death. il recovering and
doubtless soon will be himself again.
Mr.. Elmer Barnum is constable, hay
ing taken the place of Mr.. Merritt, who
resigned. We understand thai Mr.. Mer-
rit intends going into the mercantile bus
mess and has moved into the village.
Owing to the severe storm of Wednes-
day. the sociable at Academy hall wa
postponed until Friday evening. All
present on that occasion enjoyed royal
good time, so well remembered by those
attending the similar gathering last year.
The next festival is to be an ice cream
sociable. together with pleasant literary
entertainment.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-02-06
West Cornwall.

Those on the sick list are all improv.
ing.
Mrs. j. W. Peck has returned from her
visit to Crown Point.
We have deep snow and steady cool
weather. Many have been troubled to
keep articles in their cellars from frceZ-
ing.
Mrs. DR.. Bond came from her home in
Willsboro last Monday, and now the
doctor and Mrs. Bond will soon be set
tied among us. and will be lat home" to
neiShbors and friends.
j. w. Peck is driving his "Goldmine. -
and he is so large he would be taken for
an Older horse than he is, as he will not
be two years old till spring. Edwin
Jones also often exercises fine colt.
Tuesday afternoon the tenement house
belonging to Elizur Peck. and occupied
by Alexander Laporte, was burned. The
fire caught from the chimney. so it is
supposed, and was well under way he
fore the family were ware of it. They
were able to save most of their goods be-
low. but all above, including bed and
bedding and nearly all their clothing was
burned. They also saved their pork
from the cellar. The house was well in
sured, but to Mr.. Laporte it was great
loss, as he is poor man with small
children; and at the time of the fire he
was quite i'll. Here is an opportunity for
all who are interested in home mis-
sions to do what their heart aud means
prompt. We hope the good people of
West Cornwall will sustain their well-es-
tablished reputation.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-02-06

How the wood comes to the Lime
kilns! Nearly every spare rod is being
covered. 1t comes chiefly from Sudbury
and Salisbury this winter.
Milton Goodrich, the champion ioe-
cutter from Whiting, has begun cutting
ice in the creek at the Junction pro bono
pubhco. He expects to work at the bust
ness some two weeks or more.
The paper pulp company of Salisbury
-Messrs, Kingsley, proprietors, have
erected store house at the junction, OPP
posite the station, nearly for the purpose
of storing their goods while awaiting
shipment to market. The company
sends large amount of pulp every
month.
Cars of hop-poles and cedar posts are
being loaded every day and shipped from
the Junction to all parts of the country.
Surely this little place makes as good a
show of business during the sleighing
season as Brandon or many other places
with much larger population. If steam
mill for grinding grain and saving lum-
Der and shingles could be erected, we
are morally certain that it would be a
good investment.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-02-06
Whiting.

Sickness was the cause of A. A. Ponds
not going to Boston this week. He saws
he is perfectly well himself.
Professor Carpenter and family are all
sick with bad colds in fact, many more
are complaining in the same way.
Rev. Mr.. Hathaway and wife were Wis
iting in town last week. We were glad
to shake hands with Brother Hathaway
once more.
Fruit-tree men, or agents, were never
more numerous in town than at the pres
ent time. Four different firms were rep
IFesented here last week, and all report
doing a good business.
c. F. Church has bought as nice a
bunch of ram lambs of c. Ii. Ketchum AS
any man can show, and we 90 not care
who the man is. Perhaps some one NAV
show a better conditioned. but not a bet
ter wooded lot.
We hear that A. f. Ellsworth ha, sold
his breeding mare to the Schloon stock
Farm company for $3.50; also her colt to
Hon. k. j. Jones of Cornwall for 500.
This does not sound as though every one
had lost confidence in horses.
The storm of Wednesday. Jan. IS, was
one of the severest experienced here for
ed below zero, with the wind blowing a
gale all day. The roads are badly drift
ed and the snow very deep in the swamps.
making the drawing of wood to the rail
road and lime-kilns rather hard.
The Rev. Mr.. Clough continued his
meetings in the Baptist church until sun
day. Jan. %, with an increasing interest.
He went to his home the Monday follow
ing, and returned to this place again last
Tuesday, and has continued his meetings
through the week. He will occupy the
desk next Sunday. A great degree of
religious interest is being expert, need in
town. Some have united with the church
by baptism and Others are expected to
do so.
DR.. Freeman, the pastor, of the Bap-
llst church. Is very much out of health.
tie went to Groton to supply the desk for
Mr. Cloughs church on Sunday, Jan. %,
and took severe cold. which settled on
his lungs, giving him slight attack of
pneumonia. lie is much better. but very
weak. IL 10 very hard for the doctor to
be confined to the house.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-02-06

marks brought tears from many of the
guests, as he referred to days gone by.
The Rev. Mr.. Robertson, pastor of the
Congregational church, responded to an
invitation from G.. w. Grandey, IT,, to
speak for the general, and he did so in a
manner which plainly showed that his
remarks came right from his heart. Az
ter partaking of the sumptuous refresh
ments, the company bid the general and
Mrs. Grandey adieu, feeling that this oc-
casion was "A green spot long to be re-
membered is the jouryney of life.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-02-06
Addison County Temperance Society.

The Addison County Temperance society will
hold its annual meeting Tor the elect N of oil
GERS an the transaction OF other business at The
Middebury ON Wednesday, the 18th lay of Feb.
ruary, 1881 beginning at 80 O'Clock y. m. All
pers ms residing in the county, in sympathy with
Intoxicating liquors us Il beverage and mcm-
bcrs are requested to be present. Clergymcn
and secretaries Of local temperance Or.auiza-
tons are requested to give notice and urge Il
general Attendance.
Il. H. ARCHIBALD,
Chairman EN-. Com.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-02-06
PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY.
ET IRE STHE q
Addison County Temperance Convention

All citizens of Addison county who favor total
abstinence from the use of Intoxicating liquors
us beverage are requested to meet ut the ,lect-
IRE room of the Congregational church, in MIDI
dleburv, on Wednesday the 18th day of Febru-
AIRY, 1888, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, to nomi-
nate candidate for county commissioner to be
supported at the annual March election.
PER ORDER CON-.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-02-06

fHE PREIIIEsT l. DY IN MIDnLEBURY-Re
marked to friend the other day Ithat she K Jew
hemp's balsam for the ihroat and Lungs was
stantly when others had no effeot whatever SO
70 prove this L. Iianaford will guarantee il TO all
Price 30 oents and 4l. Trial size nee
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-11-25
Thanksgiving Proclamation.
STATE OF MARYLAND,
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
Annapolis. Nor. IL, 1885

THE MANIFOLD blessings and mer-
j cies of kind Providence, always
ready to give more than we desire or
deserve, appeal to the people of this
State to unite in heartfelt and grateful
praise and thank sgiying for the good
things of the past year. Neither war,
pestilence nor famine has invaded our
land, but prosperity in every guise has
been vouchsafed TO US by Almighty God.
In following the example of orr illustri-
GUS and God-fearing President, as wellas
the custom of years, !, HENRY LLOYD,
Governor of the State of Maryland, in
this my proclamation to the people there
of, do set apart and declare
TAurddy. The 26M Day Of No0ena6er.
as DAY OF THANKSGIVING, and l
earnestly advise people not only
truly grateful for mercies past, but with
faithful reliance on Divine Providence
for their future welfare 10 abstain from
all secular pursuits and apply them
selves to services and duties worthy of
the occasion.
HENRY LLOYD, Governor
GEORGE b. MIILTGAN,
nov. 13-td. Secretary OF State.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-11-25

The highest lido ever known yes.
terday visited the New Jersey coast
and Long Island, submerging sum
meF hotels and causing much demage
to property alone the beach. Coney
Island was almost submerged. The
Brighton Beach race course was
flooded, preventing the races an
nounced. At Cape May and Atlantic
City the damage to property was
considerable, part OF the board walk
at Atlantic City being carried away.
Heavy snow storms are reported in
the Pennsylvania coal region, de-
laying railroad traffic.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-11-25

The STATE PRINTING. From pre-
sent appearances it looks like the.State
was going to get cheap job of print
Jog this winter Mr.. j. G. King, whose
bid was 1880 declining to bond, it
now goes to Mr.. G.. L. Melvin, the
next lowest bidder, at $lO,7OO This
will be a saving to the State over last
session of $l,74O, and saving
Of $58.736 over the year Of
1874, from which time up to the pre-
sent law it cost the State $3S, 900,
with the exception Of 1882. when it
was done for $25, 800, when the pre-
sent law was enacted.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-11-25

HE REcoMENDs NONE Bur DEM
ocRATEs-Pr Pressure il now being
made 20 bean upon the heads ofthe. de-
partments ct Washington to remove
Republican officials. The following
is what Internal Revenue Miller said
yesterday, in regard to Collector Sell
mans place. 81 have not the reno
test idea when Collector Sellman viii
be replaced Mr. SelIman is acting
10 perfect accord with the administra-
ton, and takes care TO recommend
none but democrats for appointments
under him. He ia very good man
for the place, but it is, of course, only
fair to give the place to democrats,
If one can be found who will make as
efficient q collector as Mr. Sellman.
The boys are bowling for the place,
though. and something may be done
at almost any time."
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-11-25

JEREMIAH Cleveland, an uncle Of
the President used to make "Cleve-
land clocks" in Batavia.O o. James B.
Wallace Of Milford, Mass. has a
clock, repaired by old Jerry CIeve-
land, which was brought from Ep-
ping, N. Fl. II had been in the Norris
family l59 years, and 10 the French
and Indian war two babies were hid
in its case during the Indian attack
on the cabin.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-11-25

The question Of free churches, OF
pews to which all can have access,
is attracting much attention in the
large cities where pew rents are high
and the rivalry to secure prominent
seatings in churches very active
among the. rich 1t is a difficult
question to settle. but people who
cannot afford to pay for pew in one
church can find others, If they are
really anxious TO hear the gospel
preached, where the seats are free
and ell Corners welcome.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-11-25

The Rev. DR.. John Hall, of New
YOrd, receives the largest income Of
any minister in the United States.
From bis church be receives an
annual salary of $4,000; as Chan
cellor of the University of New York
be receives $4,000; as writer upon
Bonner's Ledger he secures $4,000
per anDum, and for other literary
work be gets annually good pay
Seventeen years ago DR.. Hal
preached to church in Dublin upon
yearly salary Of $4,000.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-11-25

NEVER has there been more
craxed disposition TO shoot people,
to murder men and women for
fancied wrongs which could be set
tied in more sensible way than
that which now impels bloody-minded
iesperadoes to such action. The re-
volver, the short-gun and the knife
are now resorted to to avenge trivial
ofEenses, to satisfy unfounded jsa-
lonsly, and advance unimportant or
unfair purposes, and red handed
murder is boldly fiourished 10 the
light Of open day, or falls. like a
Ahunder bolt. in the darkness ofnight.
Ne murder-insanity mania RACES
eNrywhere.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-11-25
TnE ladies' Of Washington TERRITORY

The ladies' of Washington territory
are permitted the ballot, to sit on
jnries aud enjoy the fruits of Office.
The Judge at Seattle, in that Terri
tory, recently began bis charge to the
jury, Ladies' and gentlemen. y
Female suffrage in the Territory is
stiII an experiment. It is generally
admitted that the influence the ladies
have exerted at the polls has been
beneficial.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-11-25

DAVID A. WELLS, in his Chicago
free trade speech, remarked that 1.-THE
great strength of the protection idea
il thst protection protects" American
laborers know that il doest There is
not free trader alive with common
sense and intelligence but knows that
protection protects, and built up
our manufactures, given good wages
to workers, and made good markets to
farmers, and healthy trade to men
engaged in every other business.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-11-25

IF there is any wide-awake in
dividuaI in the Republican ranks
who possesses knack for organizing
victory out OF defeat, be now has .
splendid opportunity to step con-
spicuously TO the front.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-11-25
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That
N the subscriber has obtained from the
Orphans Court of Anne Arundel county,
In Maryland. letters of Administrator
on the personal estate of
DANIEL W. BROWN,
late of Anne Arundel county, deceased.
All persons having claims against the said
deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the
same, with the vouchers thereof, to the
subscriber, on or before the
10th Nay or May. 1856.
They may otherwise, by law. be excluded
from all benefit of the said estate. All per
sons indebted to said estate are request ia
to make Immediate payment. Given u1-
der my hand this 18th day of Novembe
1885. j. WRIT RANDALL,
nov .12-6w. Admir-, Annapolis, Md. :
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-11-25

The disbursing clerk Of the Interior
Department, as well as similar
officials in other departments, have
been authorized to pay the depart
mental employees the last half of their
November salary before Thanksgiving
Day. This generous order assures the
average government clerk his
Thanksgiving turkey end cranberry
sauce,
Los ANGLES. Cal. is not : large
city, but it has. says The Times, $50
saloons The city has the choice 10
diminish the number Of its saloons or
enlarge It's jail room to take care OF
the business manufactured By them.
The Times says they could, worry
along With 200 less and Be reasonably
happy.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-11-25

IT is not generally known that
South Carolina, alone Of ell the
States, prohibits divorce, permitting
II on no ground; that it classes dueIing
with murder, aud DISTINGUISHES the
ottery ticket dealer
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-11-25
WEDNESDAY. - NOV 25. 1885.

SMALLPOX is gradually working
It's way into the North Eastern
States. It is now increasing in parts
Of Vermont. and there are reports to
the same effect in some of the border
towns of Maine.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-11-25

"PRorEcrIoN is che jugglery Of
the DEVIL says Henry Ward
Reecher But s the reverend gentle.
man doesn't believe % any great
extent ii the existence 81 bis Satanic
Majesty bis remark does not count
Cor much.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-11-25

vTHE annual observance Of Thanks.
giving win occur tomorrow, and,
judging from the notes Of preparation
already observable, our citizens will
do ample justice to the obese goose
and tooth some turkey on that oc-
casion. The individual who can find
no cause for lhankiulness on that day
il indeed in i'll luck. Being national
holiday and ia order that the en-
ployes Of the CAPITAL Office may
have the full enjoyment Of the day,
there will be no paper issued from
this ofRce tomorrow evening, for
which We ask the indulgence Of our
many subscribers.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-11-25

m%Thas pmper haas ahe largest bena
adelDatIy CirenIaeson-of any paper I'm
ahe City % Annapolis.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-11-25

TnE DArLY EVENING CAPITAL viii be
served by carriers to subscribers in the
city at 9 cents a week, or mailed TO any
address in the United States for 80 cents
per month. 90 cents for three monthr,
RI.75 for six months, or $500 per year,
invariably in advance. Unless the sub
scription' as above, is paid in advance,
so cents per month or $3.50 per year
will positively be charged.
a. orrespondence containing inn
portant news solicited from every part
Of the country.
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Little Things Worth Knowing,

That big bag of hot sand relieves neural
gia.
That warm borax water will remove dand.
ruff.
That salt should be eaten with nuts to aid
digestion.
That milk which stands too long makes
bitter butter.
That rusty flatirons should be rubbed over
with beeswaX and lard.
That it rests you, in sewing, to change your
position frequently.
That a hot, stroug lemonade taken at bed
time will break up bad cold
That tough meat is made tender by lying
few minutes in vinegar water.
That little soda water will relieve sick
headache caused by indigestion.
That cup of strong coffee will remove the
odor of onions from the breath.
That cup ofhot water drank before meals
| will prevent nausea and dyspepsia.
| That well ventilated bedrooms will pre-
vent morning headaches and lassitude.
That one in a faint should be laid flat on
| his back, then loosen his clothes and let him
| alone
That consumptive night sweats may be ar
rested by sponging the body nightly in salt
| water.
That fever patient can be made cool and
comfortable by frequent sponging off with
| soda water.
That cold tea should be saved for your
vinegar barrels; it sours easily and gives
| color and flavor.
That to beat the whites of eggs quickly
add pinch of salt. Salt cools and cold eggs
froth rapidly.
That the hair may be kept from falling out
after illness by frequent application to the
scalp of sage tea.
That you can take out spots from wash
goods by rubbing them with the yelk of egg
before washing.