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The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-07-03
Car Wheels.

An official of the Pennsylvania rail.
road stated to a Pittsburg Dispatch re-
porter that there are fully ten million
iron car-wheels in use on American rail
roads That figure does not include the
wheels on palace coaches and the better
class of passenger coaches.
GLOW much iron does it take to make
a wheelNr he was asked.
"About 525 pounds of pig-iron," he
replied, land about /, go, 900 wheels are
worn out every year. But do not con
clude from that that the iron men are
called upon to supply the 31@, 900 to1s
of materials required to make the new
wheels, because the rnout wheels
themselves supply about 900, 900 tons"
GLOW long will a good car-whcel
LAST"
Formerly it would last eight years.
But now the reduction of railroads 10 a
standard guagc and the improvement in
loading and unloading facilities keep the
length of service down. This is because
the uniformity in guage keeps the cars in
more continuous use, and the improve
ment in loading and unloading facilities
enables the cars to be put to more active
service The wheels on palace coaches
and on first class passenger coaches arc
known as paper wheels. They are made
with a steel rim or tlange, and iron hub,
but the web is composed Of sheets OF
paper cemented together They com
bine lightness with strength.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-07-03

The tales of the Patagonian giants
stature, so often told and as frequently
denied, saws Science have been thor
oughly Investigated, and with a result
which will be interesting to anthropolo-
gists. Careful measurements have been
made in recent times by different OBJ
servers of many individuals in various
parts of Patagonia. The result is that
the mean stature of adults (of both sexes,
it would appear is found to be about
/. rs meters, or five feet ten inches Eng
fish. This mean" remarks an author,
may seem rather low, but if we COM
pare it with that of France, which is
only 1.6j meters about five feet five
inches, and if we consider that for all
human kind the statistics give only ITO
meters (rather less than tvc feet seven
inches, we shall perceive that this figure
represents in reality a very lofty stature,
and makes the tallest race OF men now
existing
Men of six feet French six feet three
and n half inches England) are common
among them; and occasionally one is
found who reaches two metres, or six
feet six and a half inches. This, how
ever. is not all. The Patagonian, in the
upper part of his body, is of huge
build His trunk and head are large,
his chest broad, his arms long and mus
GUAR. On horseback he seems far above
the ordinary size of man. When he dis
mounts, however, it is seen that his legs
are disproportionately short and slender ;
they frequently bend outward. His walk
is heavy and numbering. Those are the
well, known peculiarities which are found
in the Tartars, and in ali races Of men
who spend most of their time, like the
Patagonans, on horseback. But it is
only little over two centuries since the
horse was introduced into this region.
The natives who were first seen chased
the swift guanaco and ostrich over their
immense plains on foot Such activity
required long, straight and muscular
legs. 1t is not too much to suppose that
the total change in their habits of life,
which has occurred since they became L
nation of horscmen, has detracted ut least
two inches from their stature. Adding
these lost inches to their present height,
we recover the giants who astonished the
companions of Magellan, and vindicatC
the narratives which later writer's have
diScredited We gain also notable evi
dcnce of the influence of natural causes
in modifying the physical characteristic
of men.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-07-03
A ROYAL Ratcatcher.

l once met Il chimncy-swccp who
prided himself on beinga royal ramoneur
on the strength of having the contract to
sweep the chimneys of st. James palace.
But | was not aware until last week that
there is proud individual who can claim
the title of "Royal Ratcatcher," or shall
! say "Ratcatchcr in Ordinary to Her
Majesty" Since buckingham palace
has been virtually uninhabited by royalty
rats have so multiplied that it has been
deemed advisable to appoint ratcatchcr
for the palace. This official now re-
ceives pay at the rate of IS per annum,
though whether, like other loyal servants,
n special livery has been devised for his
use deponent knoweth not.-Lo~doa
FtQQJO
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-07-03

Some natures are so sour and migrate
full that they are never to be obliged -
L'Eshdnge.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-07-03
A Brass Band Composed of Lun aiics

"les, sir; that is one Of the best cura-
tiycs known, said DIR. Chase, as a brass
band marched in front of the Norristown
Insane hospital. The musicians were all
lunatics, and their troubles were of vari-
Gus descriptions. The band was organ
lied aboat year ago, and the members
practice from to ) o'clock every after
noon. The unfortunate fellows take
great interest IN this form of amusement,
and their performances are of rather
favorable sort. They were uniformed in
a suit closely resembling that of the
National Guard. They were as proud of
their new clothes and their playing rs n
child is of a new toy. AS they marched
about the grounds and hated to sercnade
the board of trustees their faces wore as
serious an expression rs if they had as
sumed great responsibilities in Offering
to blow the horns aud beat the drums.
Itisremarkable that these men read their
musical notes readily and are perfectly
tractable when performing When the
bandmcn saw that their efforts were APP
precated some OF them began to get eX-
cited, and they blew into their horns and
beat their drums with such increased
vigor as to nearly knock the melody out
of their playing. This is the third band
composed of insane people in the United
States. philadelphia Record.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-07-03
Ghost.Rnisers of Malngascar.

The IIovas or Oyahs of Madagascar,
who constitute nine tenths of the lowland
population, are ignorant to degree,
which eXubcrates in all sorts of prcpos-
ferrous supcrstitions. They firmly be
lieve in the existence of an Alpine Mum
DO Jumbo, mountain demon, apt to
promote the hostile designs of the hill
tribes, unless propitiated by expensive
but not wholly Intellectual ceremonies,
Since they constitute the principal emolu-
men's OF 4 plclhoric priesthood, the
Kan kuvaS, or "Ghost Raisers.' They
have a song expressing NlumbO's grief at
Il consignment of short weight arrowroot
takcs, and eNhoriing infdcls to dcpre'
cate his wrath by Il prompt remittance,
Whenever the periodical risings OF the
Bctsiboka river are attended with floods,
the shore dwelers soak the beach with
n mixture of milk and sorghum beer,
under the impression that the Curdling
of the milk would help to assuage the
turbulence of the stream. The hope OF
elIecting that without the assistance of
the priests is, however, denounced as a
grieyous hercsy, which can be eNpiated
only by an extra sin Offering in cash, pay
able to the offended eCc,csiastc.
Their views on the origin of climati,
diseases seem to approximate those of
DIR. Thomas King, who ascribes malarial
fever to the agency of a tipulary insect.
At the outbreak of a malarial epidemic
ghost-raisers and laymen join in a botan-
teal still hunt, continued for days, till
good fortune enables them to achieve the
discovery of a certain forest plant bear
inc on its leaves the symbols of the deity
presiding over fevcrs and plaques. The
chances of abating the epidemic then
depends on tine success of a series o!
complicated ceremonies.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-07-03
WISE WORDS.

Pitch upon the best course in life, and
custom will render it the most easy.
Learn to take life as it comes, but be
sure to make the best of it before it
goes.
The two powers which constitute a
wise man are those of bearing and for
bearing.
Any man who puts his life in peril in
cause which is esteemed, becomes the
darling of all men.
In the man whose childhood has known
caresses there is always fibre of men,
DRY that can be touched to gentle issues.
The surest way OF governing, both in
private family and a kingdom, is for
husband and prince sometimes to drop
their prerogatives.
Those, though in highest place, who
slight and disobligc their friends, shall
infallibly come to know the value of
them, by having none when they shall
most need them.
Human nature requires change for its
recreation. "Variety is charming" not
only because it is variety, but because
continuous effort in one direction pro
duces lassitude, staleness, and decrease
of power.
A truly courageous man may be very
much afraid; but he can never act the
part of a coward. When the crisis comes
he will nerve himself to action, and prove
not that he is fearless, but that fear is his
servant, not his master.
Pain and pleasure are SO intimately lii
| terwoven in our human life that eitfe
alone seems to be incomplete. IL is fol
us to accept them both, not for our own
sakcs, but for something higher thar
either, that we have at heart, and thai
will make all sacrifice easy and all bur
dens light.
Much of love that promises to be cter
nal fades and palcs from the lack of mu
tual service. Friends, at first eager tC
pour out their love in every possible way
thinking no task too hard and no sacri
fees too great that may add to the hap
pincss of each other, after while rela,
their efforts, perhaps almost unconscious
". Each one, however, is kecnly aliv
to the change in the other, and henc
arise suspicion and distrust and a sens
of injury; and love in such an atmos
phere is sure to languish.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-07-03
A Remarkable Class OF Thieves.

The police of st. Petersburg have been
for some time puzzled by the conduct Of
remarkable class of thieves, who com
mittcd robbery not only in the open day,
but, moreover, with ostentation. They
were Films, but were all young men.
When arrested, they calmly pleaded
guilty, and were sentenced 20 imprison-
ment for terms varying from one to three
months. At the expiration of the SEN
tence, they promptly disappeared, 1t
turned out that they had returned to
their own country, and had there re-
sumcd their several ayocations without
loss of social position. The law Of Fin
land forbids the enrolment in the army
of any persons who have undergone i'm,
prisonment for civil "iienses,, SO these
enterprising Firms had deliberately
sought Imprisonment in order to avoid
CONSUMPTION. -Loadot Truth.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-07-03
WHAT Is DYSPEPSIA ?

Among The many symptoms Of
Dyspepsia or indigestion the most
prominent are Variable appetite ;
faint, gnawing feeling at pit Of the
stomach, with unsatisfied craving
for food /; heartburn, feeling Of
weight and wind in the stomach,
bad breath, bad taste in the mouth,
low spirits, general prostration,
headache and constipation. There
is no form Of disease more preva.
lent than Dyspepsia, and none so
pecuIiar.o the high.liying and rapid.
eating American people. Alcohol
and tobacco produce Dyspepsia (;
also, bad air, rapid eating, etc.
BURD0cK BLOOD BiTTERS will cure
the worst case, by regulating the
bowels and toning up the digestive
organs. Sold everywhere.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-07-03
Worth it's Weight in Gold.

DAVENPORT, Iowa.
As a remedy for Catarrh
Or. Thomas Eclectric Oil
stands at the top. 1t cured
me, and | believe will cure
any case. -Edw. $. Rowley.
222 w. 18th Street.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-07-03
THE WHEAT OUTLOOK.
Probable Yields in the Various
States and Territories.
An Unprecedented Falling Of in
Winter Wheat from Last Year.

S. w. Tallmadge, of Milwaukee, presents
his monthly crop report and second estimate
on the probable wheat yield Of the United
States for 1885 as follows: There is no
longer question as to the damage and
loss to the winter wheat of this coun-
try. falling off of 1G0,OOO,OO0 bush
els in winter wheat from last year
is calamity, and is unprecedented in the his
tory of wheat raising in the United States.
The present condition of spring wheat is good
but we must have favorable weather until har-
vest to produce the amonnt of wheat
shown in the table, as the estimates
are based on the present conditions.
The acreage in Minnesota, Nebraska,
and Wisconsin is somewhat decreased,
and in Iowa about the same as Dakota,
slightly increased. The estimates as tabulated
by States and Territories are based upon late
information from the State agricultural de
partments and other reliable authorities, and
are rs nearly correct as estimates can be-
The estimates show the probable yield of
spring wheat to be 12l, O00, 0JO bushels; WIN
ter wheat, 210, 900, 900 bushels; t. tai spring
and winter wheat. 33l 900, 0O) bushels From
these figures it will be seen that the crop of
1885, compared with 1884, will show a
shortage in winter wheat of 1G0,0OO00O
bushels, and of spring wheat @2,GO 100
bushels making total shortage of S2,GOO,-
600. The average wheat yield of the winter
States for five years past is 46l 100000 bush
els. The estimate shows a shortage COM
pared with the average for five years OF
100, 900 bushels The following table
gives the latest estimates by States and
Territories:
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-30
The Chinese Infantry Soldier.

The economical habits of the
Heather Chinee are notorious, and
they are we'll illustrated by a CORE
spondent who, writing from Tien-Tsin,
says: 1.-The Chinese infantry soldier is
paid once month. when he receives
81 taels of silver. This sum. which Is
equal to about $40. is given to him
in scrap bullion; and during the night
preceding each pay day the paymas-
ters are busily engaged in weighing
out silver and making it up into neat
little packages for distribution. AS
soon as he has obtained his share. the
soldier takes it to the nearest shop
keeper or money-changer, who, in re-
turn for 1t, hands him $500 copper
cash. the aggregate weight of which
is quite as much as he can convenient
" carry. Out of this the soldier has
to keep himself in food and clothing;
and the pay can not. therefore, be
called excessive. A Chinaman, how
ever, lives almost exclusively upon
rice, a months supply of which costs
less than 1000 cash. and many a pri-
vate not only supports family upon
the balance of his earnings. but puts
by few hundred cash every month.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-30
A New Postal Card.

Large numbers of people suffer from
an almost unconquerable repugnaEce
to letter writing, and for their benefit
a country publisher in England has
prepared special post card which.
he thinks, will overcome the difficulty
to some extent. The back of the card
is divided lengthwise into ten unequal
spaces, and the energies of the reluc-
tant scribe are spurred by the follow
ing suggestive headings, one of which
is consciously printed to the left of
each of the divisions: l. Date. 2.
Excuse for not having written sooner
3. State of heaIth-(O of self, (b) of
family. 4. The writer's recent ex-
periences. 5. News. 6. Family Cos
sip. z. Questions to be answered in
your next. 8. Love to. 8. Love
from. 10. Signature.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-30
A Clear Head and a Strong Heart.

If you muddle your brains with any
of the whisky compounds which are sold
under the name of "bitters," and which
topers delight in for stimulants, you do
your system irreproachable mischief.
Browns Iron Bitters is not one of these
1t promotes healthy action of the heart,
liver and stomach. 1t cleanses and en-
riches the blood, and fits the brain for
the best mental work The best physi-
clans prescribe it, and it is well worthy
of trial by all.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-30
Downright Cruelty.

To permit yourself and family to
"Suferw
With sickness when It can be prevented 4.
cured so easily
With Hop Bitters'!
Having experienced a great deal OF
"Troubler' from indigestion, so much Sc
that | came near losing my
LIFE!
My trouble always came after eating any
food
However Hight
And digcstible,
For two or three hours at time had to 90
through the most
Excruciating pains,
"And the only way | ever got'
''Rclief,'
Was by throwing up all my stomach cen
tanned. No one can conceive the pains that
had TO go through, until
AT LAST"
was taken. $50 that for three weeks / lay
in led and
Could eat nothing!
My sufTerings were so that called two doc
tors to give me something that would stop the
pain; their
Efforts re no good to me.
At last heard good deal
about your Hop Bitters!
And determined to try them
Got bOttlc-in four hours | took the con
tents of
Onei
Next day was out of bed, and have not
seen
''Sickn
Hour, from the same cause, since.
| have recommended it to hundreds OF 9th
ers. You have no such
Advocate as | am.''-Geo Kendall, Ais
ton, Boston, Mass.
Columbus Adrocate, Texas, April 81. 'S3.
Dear Editor Il have tried your Hop Bitters,
and find they are good for any complaint. The
best medicine ever used in my family.
II. TALENER.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-30
$500 Reward.

The former proprietor of DR.. Sage's
Catarrh Remedy for years made a
standing, public offer in all American
newspapers OF $500 reward for case
of catarrh that he could not cure. The
present proprietors have renewed this
offer. All the druggists sell this Rem
edy, together with the '.Douche," and
all other appliances advised to be used
in connection with it. No catarrh pa
tent is longer able to say Il cannot be
cured" You get $500 in case of failure.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-30

When you visit New York City, via Central
depot, save Baggage Expressage and So Car
riage Hire, and stop at the Grand Union Hotel
opposite said depot. Six hundred elegant
rooms fitted up at a cost of one million dollars;
81 and upwardsper day. European plan. Elc-
yator. Restaurant supplied with the best
Horse-cars. stages and elevated railroad to all
depots. Families can live better for less
money at the Grand Union Hotel than at any
other tirst-class hotel in the city.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-30

NJ. NJ. Devereaux, of Ionia, Mich, was q
sight to behold. He says: 81 had no action
of the Kidneys and suffered terribly. Ny legs
were as big as my body and my body as big as
a barrel. The hest doctors gave me up. Fl
days a change came, in eight or ten days was
on my feet, ind now | am completely cured
1t was Ger ainly a miracle" All druggists
keep Kidney Wort, which is put up botn in
liquid and dry form
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-30
SinglenesS of Purpose.

When two young people, with a single
ness of purpose and doubleness of
affection, sit up with each other, and
when the clock strikes y, he says, Is
it possible?" and she says, Why, 1
didn't know it was SO late!" you may
draw your conclusions that, if the bust
/, ess boom continues, a unified couple
:, ill be hunting house to rent in the
spring.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-30

Mr.. GAM, the famous clothier on Main
street, Kansas City, has had daughter about
fourteen years of age afflicted with curvature
of the spine. We are pleased to note that
Drs. DickersOn IL Stark, of the Surgical In
stitute have been SAGE ssful Ia correcting her
defolmty.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-30
Between a Married Couple.

"Take me to the opera tonight.
dear?"
"Fm afraid I can't, pet"
"Why not, love?"
"Pd rather not, sweet"
But why not, darling?"
Because I cannot afford it, precious. p"
"Why can't you afford it, Mr.. Smith? ?"
because it costs too much Mrs.
Smith"
COSTS too much Why, the Browns
andJoneses go eyersomany times week,
man."
"The Browns and the Joneses are
fools, then, woman"
"You needn't be more common than
you can help, sir"
81 cont mean to be, maam."
If you won't take me, I'll go all the
same. husband"
81 think not, wife"
Here they found they could call one
another nothing worse, SO dropped the
subject.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-30
RrnMn,S Little Joke.

why, Brown, how short your coat
is" said Jones one day to his friend
Brown, who wittily replied: Yes
but it will be long enough before get
another" Some men spend so much
for medicines that neither heal nor help
them, that new clothes is with them
like angels visits-few and far be-
tween. Internal fevers, weakness OF
the lungs, shortness of breath and lin
gering coughs, soon yield to the magic
influence of that royal remedy, DR.. r
V. Pierce's Golden Medical Discoy-
cry"
In an English cavalry regiment of 800 sa-
hres there ar usually hut :l:IQ horses ready fnr
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-30

Throat Diseases commence with Cough
Cold or Sore Throat "BroWn'S bronchial
Troches,' give immediate relief. Sod only il,
bOTeS. Price % cents.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-30

PRIcKLY ASH BITTERs is not an Intoxicating
beverage, but a pleasant, mild laxative and
efficient Tonic, acting directly on the Liver,
Kidneys, Stomach and Bowels.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-30

Structure of the urethra in its
worst forms speedily. cured by our new
and improved methods. Pamphlet,
references and terms, two three-cent
stamps Worlds Dispensary Medical
Association, 665 Main Street, Buffalo,
n Y
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-30
EairYn,en Prefer 1t.

MESsRS. WELLS, RICHARDSON & Co.:
Since the Introduction of your Improved
Butter Color among my customers it has
given un versal satisfaction. The leading
dary ms n in This section who have used il
give it the preference over all other colOrs, of
whatever name or nature.
They are especially pleased with the fact
that 1t does not become rancid. like other oil
colOrs, and their product brings CHEST prices
in market. W. S. NAY, Druggist.
UNDERHILL, VT, April ), 1882.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-30

For Dyspepsia, Indigestion, depression Of
spirits and general debility, In their various forms:
also as preventive against fever and ague and ONE.
of Calisaya" made by Caswel. Hazard & Co, Ney
York. and sold by all Druggists is the best tonic and
patients recovering from fever other Sickness
ii has no equal
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-30

When woman makes 'telling speech"
she generally gives away secret.
Jersey City girl has pet mouse. n. b
1t is stuffed and kept in a burglar-proof safe.
Mark Twain hated school when he was
boy.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-30

CAISp.-To all who are suffering from
errors and ndiscretious of youth, nervous
weakness, carly decay, loss of manhood, &c.
will send recipe that will cure. FREE OF
CHARGE. This great remedy was discovered
by a missionary in South America. Send self
addressed envelope to REV. JOSEPH L. lNMAN,
Station d. New York.
George Eliot's favorite room in a house was
q clean kitchen.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-30

Mr. Z. r. Hoyt, a mechanical engi-
neer at the New Orleans exposition, was
severely injured by huge derrick pole
falling on his foot He was conveyed
TO his residence. and after only three
applications of st. Jacobs Oil, all the
swelling and pain disappeared, and he
reumed his duties.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-30

Senator Bayard is capital boxer, but he
can't box the compass 50 well as the secretary
of the navy.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-30

Rough on Pain" Porosed Plaster 15c. Liquid %.
Wells Health Remover for Dyspepsia, Debility