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en-, however, observes that "the notions
of both ancents and moderns upon this
subject have been purely conjectural. In
deed, 1t appears to be somewhat doubtful
whether the length of life which the for
mer seem to have attributed to individual
bees was not meant to apply to the exist
ence of each bee community" The nests,
however, which ! have devised. have en-
abled me to throw considerable light on
this question. The queen ants are so
easily distinguished from the workers that
they can be at once identified, while, if a
nest be taken in which there is no queen.
we can satisfy ourselves as to the workers.
because, though it is true that workers do
sometimes lay eggs, those eggs invariably
produce male ants. Hence. in such a case.
the duration of the nest gives us the age
of the workers; at least they cannot be
younger, though, of course, they may be
older. In this way have kept workers
of Lasius niger and Formica fusca for
more than seven years. But what is more
remarkable still, | have now two queens
OF the latter species which | have kept
ever since 1874, and which, as they were
then full grown, must now be twelve
years old. They laid fertile eggs again
this year, a fact the interest of which
Psychologists will recognize. Although
little stiff in the joints, and less active
than they once were, they are still strong
and well, and hope I may still keep them
in health for some time to come. | need
not say that ! shall do my best; but
hope that the interest feel in them my
self may not have tempted me to trespass
too long on the kindness and Indulgence
ofmy readers.-JohN LUbGock. in the Con-
temporary ReUie,c.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-01-15

Don Quixote's sides with one of them,
that, in spite of his arms, he thrashed
him like Il wheat-sheaf. His master in
deed called to him not to lay on him so
vigorously, and to let him alone but the
fellow, whose hand was in, would not
give over till he had tired out his passion
and himself and therefore running to the
other pieces of the broken lance, he fell
to it again without ceasing, till he had
splintered them all on the knights iron
enclosure. At last the mule-driver was
tired, and the merchants pursued their
journey, sufficiently furnished with mat
ter of discourse at the poor knights eX-
pensc. When he found himself alone, he
tried once more to get on his feet; but if
he could not do it when he had the use of
his limbs, how should he do it now,
bruised and battered as he WASP But vet
for all this, he esteemed himself a happy
man, being still persuaded that his misfor-
tune was one of those accidents common
in llnight-errantry, and such one as he
could wholly attribute to the falling of
his horse.
To be Continued
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-01-15
THE OLD OAkEN BUCKET.

How dear to this heart are the scenes of my
childhood,
When fond recollection presents them to
view
The orchard, the meadow, the deeptanglcd
wildwood,
And every loved spot which my infancy
knew!
The wide. spreading pond and the mill that
stood by it;
The bridge, ana the rock where the cata.
ract fell
The cot ofmy father, the dairy house nigh it,
And cen the rude bucket that hung in the
we'll
The old oakcn bucket, the iron.h bound bucket,
The moss.coVcred bucket which hung in the
That moss.covcrcd vessel | hailed as a treas
For often at noon, when returned from the
field,
found it the source of an exquisite pleasure
The purcst ana sweetest that nature can
yield;
How ardent seized it it, with hands that
were glowing,
And quick to the white pebbled bottom it
fell!
Then soon, with the emblem of truth over.
flowing,
And dripping with GOODNESS it rose from the
well
The old oaken bucket, the iron bound bucket,
The moss covered bucket arose from the
well.
How sweet from the green, messy hrim to re.
ccivc it,
AS poised on the curb, it inclined TO NV
lips!
Not fun blushing goblet could tempt me to
leave it,
The brightest that beauty or revelry sips
And now far removed from the loved habita-
ton,
The tear of regret will intrusively swell.
As fancy reverts to my fathers plantation
And signs for the bucket that hangs in the
we'll
The old oaken bucket the iron.bound bucket.
The moss-covcred bucket that hangs in the
we'll!
Samuel UoOdWOyth.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-01-15
FAME AND DUTY.
What shall do lest life in silence pass?

What shall do lest life in silence pass?
And If il do,
And never prompt the bray of noisy brass,
What need'st thou rue?
Remember, aye, the ocean decps are mute;
The shadows roar,
Worth is the ocean, fame is but the brult
Along the shore.
"Whnt shall do to be forever known"
Thy duty ever.
This did full many who yet sleep unknown,
oh never, ncver
Think'st thou, perchance, that they remai
unknown
Whom thou know'st not?
by angel trumps in heaven their praise /
blown,-
Divine their lot!
" What shall do to gain eternal lifey"
Discharge Alright
The simple dues with which each day il rife,
Yea, with thy might
Ere perfect scheme of action thou devise
viii life be fed;
While he who ever acts as conscience cries.
Shall live, though dead.
--CcbiUer.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-01-15
DO ANTS KNOW ONE ANOTHER?

When we consider the immense number
of ants in nest, amounting in some cases
to over 100000. it is a most remarkable
fact that they all know one another. If
stranger, even belonging to the same
species, is placed among them, she is at
once attacked and driven from the nest.
Nay. more,l have found that they re-
member their friends even after more than
a years separation. This is not by any
sign or password, because even if render
ed intoxicated, so as to be utterly insen-
sible, they are still recognized. As re-
CARDS the mode of recognition. Mr.. Me
Cook considers that it is by scent, and
states that if ants are more or less soaked
in water they are no longer recognized by
their friends, but are attacked. lie men
tons case in which an ant fell accident
ally into some water: "She remained in
the liquid several moments and crept out
of it. Immediately she was seized in Il
hostile manner, first by one, then another.
then by third. The two antennH and
one leg were thus held Il fourth ant as
Saulted the middle thoraX and pebble.
The poor little bather was thus dragged
helplessly to and fro for long time,
and was evidently ordained to death.
Presently | took UP the struggling heap.
Two of the assailants kept their hold !;
one finally dropped the other lcould not
tear loose. and so put the pair back upon
the tree, leaving the doomed immerSioniSt
to her hard fate" His attention having
been called to this he noticed several other
cases. always with the same result. |
have not myself been able to repeat the
observation with the same species. but
with two ar lcast'of our native ants the re-
suits were exactly reversed. In one case
five specimens of LaSius niger fell into
water and remained immersed for three
hours. then took them out and nut
them into bottle to recover themselves.
The following morning allowed them to
return. They were received aS friends,
and though we watched them from : 80
till 80 every hour there was not the
slightest sign of hostility. The nest was
moreover. placed in Il closed box so that
if any ant were killed we could inevitably
find the body, and no ant died. In this
case therefore it is clear that the INNER
sion did not prevent them from being re-
cognizcd. Again, three specimens of for
mica fusca dropped into water. After
three hours | took them out. and after
keeping them by themselves for the night
to recover. put them back in the nest.
They were unquestonably received as
friends without the slightest sign of hos
tility or even doubt. must. however,
repeat these experiments. returning the
ants at once into the nest. Not the least
interesting fact which has resulted from
my observations has been the unexpected
longevity of these interesting insects. The
general opinion used to be that they lived
for single season like wasps. Aristotle
long ago stated that queen bees live for
six and some even for seven years. Bev-
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-01-15
HISTORIAN BANCROFT'S AC-
OUAINTANCES

SOFNiiN fiNSEOs
+. c. Carpenter in New York Independent
L took occasion TO look at some of the
choice books and engravings owned by
Mr. Bancroft. His books number $4,000
volumes, and many of them are rare
works. He reads the German and French
as easily as the English and his re-
searches for his history have taken a
wide range of authorities. He has been
engaged during the past two years in
revising his history: but he feels now
that it is complete, and is willing that it
should go down to posterity as his great
life-wOrk. He said to me before left:
81 want my history to be correct in every
statement and in every particular. and |
have been working to that end" His
history has been the work of his life
time. With this in view, he has worked
very slowly, and considers, am told, a
page of $50 words a good days work
He began the history 60 years ago. He
was 20 years old at the time, and was
living and studying in Germany. Here
he prepared himself for writing history
by studying under the most noted his
torians of the time. He knew in Berlin.
Niebuhr, Bunsen, Hegel and Schleer-
macher; and since that time he has
known nearly every prominent literary
man in the world.
Speaking of these men recalls the
wonderful acquaintance with public
men Bancroft has had. He has been a
prominent figure for more than 60 years
lie knew Goethe and Byron. He talked
with Goethe at Jena, and visited him in
his gardens at Weimar. During this
conversation, Goethe made some eX-
pressions about Byron, and when
Bancroft met Byron afterwards he
repeated to him what Goethe had said
about "Don Juan and "Manfred," say
ing that Goethe thought "Manfred" was
somewhat of an imitation of "Faust."
German, and that he had no idea of
Faust before he wrote Manfred"
except that a few of its scenes had been
translated for him.
Bancroft was in his prime as secretary
of the navy when Calhoun. Clay and
Webster were on the public stage. He
was prominent figure in the days of
the fiftieS; and he has, in short, known
and been intimate with every man of
public prominence of the last half CEN
fury. While in Germany as minister Ne
was Il great friend of Kaiser Wilhelm
and in his parlor there are many curious
mementoes from the different parts of
Europe. Kaiser Wilhelms portrait
hangs in gold frame on the wall oppo-
site the door; and just below it | noticed
present from Napoleon III, and beside
this Il curio which bore the inscription:
"Given by Bismarck as a mark of friend
ship"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-01-15
THE SkYLARK.
Bird of the wilderness,

Bird of the Wilderness,
Blythsome and cumberlcss,
sweet be thy matin DER moorland and len
Emblem of happiness,
Blest is thy dwcllingpIace-
oh, TO abide in the desert with thee
Wild is thy lay and loud
Far in the downy cloud,
Love gives ii energy, love gave it birth
Where, ON thy dewey wing,
Where art thou journeying?
Thy lay is in heaven, thy love is on earth.
DER fell and fountain sheen,
Der moor and mountain green,
DER the red stTeamcr that heralds the day.
over the clOudlet dim,
over the rainbow's rim,
Musical chant, soar singing, away,
Then, when the cleaning comes,
Low in the heather blooms,
sweet will thy welcome and bed Of love be
Emblem of happiness,
Blest is thy dwelling place
oh, TO abide in. the desert with thee!
jones Hogg.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-01-15
AUTUMN ON LAKE GEORGE.

The woods are sweet with autumn spice;
Their paths are fringcd with pallid ferns,
Where first the Frost Kings work is dom
And bright against the azure skies
The Naples fiery banner burns,
Red in the glory of the sun.
Perchance, in some Druidic tongue,
The century living Oak may tell
The red-lipped maiden Mountain Ash
Old tales of times when round him rIng
The wild red warriors battle yell;
The English lannon's deafening crash
Beyond the lake the mountain stands;
a Sultan he, in cloth of gold
In purple and in cardinal,
Who marshals out the splendid bands,
Which nj his feet together rolled,
Toss high their yellow turbans all.
The lady Birch, arrayed in white
Here dwclls in sweet security;
Her locks are like the ripened corn,
Her tones are murmurs of delight,
Her breath has smells of Araby,
Her mien is stately without scorn.
And here beside the shining stream,
The bending willows have their home
With purple aldcrs nodding by;
And all day long their pictures CLEAN
Within the decps, while DER them roam
The winged yacht fleets of the sky.
IT. II. Bliss.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-01-15
MICHAUxS THE NORTH AMERl
CAN SYLVIA"

Michaux's work is entitled:
THE NORTH AMERICAN SYLVIA;
or a description of the
FOREST TREES OF THE UNITED STATES
CANADA AND NOVA SCOTIA.
Considered particularly with respect to
their Use in the Arts and their In.
PRODUCTION into Commerce.
TO which is added Description of the
most Useful of the
EUROPEAN FOREST TREES.
Illustrated by 1876 Colored Engrdvin0s.
Translated from the French of NJ. f. Andrew
MichauI, Member ofthe Philosoph-
ical Society of Philadelphia, etc.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-01-15
THE NORTH AMERICAN SYLVIA.

OAKS.
In the greater part of North America
as well as in Europe, there is no tree so
generally useful as the oak. 1t is every
where the most highly esteemed in the
construction of houses and of vessels, and
is commonly selected for implements of
husbandry. 1t seems also, to have
have been multiplied by nature in pro-
portion to its utility. Without insisting
upon the diversity of climates to which
it is indigenous, we may observe that the
number of its known species is already
considerable and is daily increasing. par
ticularly on the Western Continent, and
that its varieties are infinite. These con-
siderations determined my father, in 1901
after his return from the United States.
to publish a treatise containing draw
ings and descriptions of the oaks of that
| country, which was favorablv received
by the lovers of botany and agriculture.
The following extract from his work
exhibits just outline of this tree 1.-The
genus of the Oaks Ontroduct. d. q com
prises many unknown species most of
those which grow in America exhibit
such various forms while young that
they can be ascertained with certainty
only when arrived at maturer wears.
Often an intermediate variety so nearly
resembles two species that il is difficult
to determine, from the foliage. to which
of them it belongs. Some species are so
variable that it is impossible, by the
leaves, to recognize their identity in
youth and at more advanced age.
Others are so similar that specific charac-
tiers must be derived from the fructifica-
ton, which is itself liable to variations
and exceptions. 1t is only by a COMPARE
son of stocks of different ages that anal
agous species can be distinguished and
varieties correctly referred to their
species.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-01-15

The Pittsburgh Times declares that
from thirty to sixty per cent of real es-
tate belonging to large concerns in that
city escapes taxation, while small prop
erty owners are assessed up to the full
value of their real estate.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-01-15

Hear the boys shout They're rompinR ont
The sun their cheeks has Drowned,
They're blythe and gay and take each dax
Their CELERY COMPOUND.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-01-15
PREFACE.

The foundation of the North American
Sylvia was laid by the laborious research
es of the elder MichauX; who, under the
auspices of the French government, de-
voted ten years, from 1885 to 1916, to a
through exploration of the country, from
the sunny sub-tropical groves of Florida to
the cold and inhospitable shores of Hud-
sons Bay repeatedly visiting all the high
er peaks and deepest recesses of the Ale
ghany mountains, and extending his toll
of Illinois and the banks of the MISSISSIPPI
pi. He proposed to Mr.. Jefferson. then
Secretary of State, to extend his re-
searches to Oregon, but was prevented
from doing so by untoward circum-
stances.
Soon after his return to France. and
the year before he fell victim to scien-
titic zeal upon the coast of Madagascar.
the elder MchauX published his history
of North American Oaks. which may he
deemed the nucleus of this more compre-
hensive work, subsequently issued by his
son, who accompanied his father in the
earlier portions of his travels. Revisit
ing this country in 1901, and again in
1907, the son made the extended and toll
some researches of which these volumes
are the result: they were first published
in Paris, in lSl0-l3.
They were translated into English by
llillhouse, and printed in Paris with
French types in 1919.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-01-15
POETRY.
ITO be Continued

| know very little about Jean lngelow. !
wish that somebody that did would send us
an account of her. This request is especially
directed to some one of our fair readers. To
help the request, we will add prize of I 10 for
the best memoir that shall be furnished by
any young lady, and will appoint our friend
Col. Hooker OF Brattleboro, referee. The girls
needn't be afraid to send in their pieces, for
the Colonel is gallant enough to read them
all, whether he runs for Congress or not (and
if he does run this paper is going 20 support
HIM. It was an exquisite little piece of Jean
Ingelow's that we had last wcck-"Like n
Laverock in the Lift" This week we will give
first for poetry something original for the
REGISTER II is from the pen of VIM. II. Bliss,
a graduate of our sister university, the Uni
versity of Vermont, and one of the best of
Ncrmonts poets, and is entitled:
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-01-15
In Three Volumes.


Philadelphia:
VIM Rutter & Goa Seventh & Cherry SITS.
The preface to the edition of 1857 says
"The Philadelphia editions of this important
work have had wide circulation in the sew
eral States of the Union, proving how cxten
sively the taste of the public is turned to the
study of arboriculture. The period which has
elapsed between the editions has taken from
us the individuals to whom the public is in
debted for the lucid descriptions here reprint
ed. +. Andre MichauX died in Paris in No
vember, 1855"
In note it is stated that when MichauX
wrote, Louisiana included all the territory
west of the Mississippi, excepting Texas and
New Mexico, and the territory west of the
Rocky Mountains; and that it had not been
thought necessary to alter the text in any in
stance where that State is mentioned.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-27
RRUNSMICK, TENN.
where James N. Greer, the IncOr'
ruptfbIe, Has Many Friends.
IooRRKsyoypKScK o. rHK APPHAL.l

loORREsPONDENcK o. THK APPhAL.l
Brunswick, TENN, May 26 To-day
about - O'clock the residence Of Mrs
n. t. Buckly caught fire, which threat
ened several other buildings in close
proximity, for awhile. Excitement
ran high, but the citizens responded
promptly when the alarm was sonnd-
ed, and after bard fight subdued the
flames Damage slight no insur'
ancs.
The suggestions, recommendations,
etc., made by "Amicus" in e. .terdays
Ayaldnche concerning the Bolton be-
Quest meets with the appreciation OF
all our people. From his figures the
people OF the First District can now
see a glimmer of hope in the bye and
bye.
In last Sundays issue OF the AP.
PEAL we saw that the "Old War
Horse" was riled. We indorse him
we are, too. Hurrah for Greer! de
made ore mistake, however, when he
said that Brogan had no opponent
Our worthy townsman John M. Grlt
fin sspires to the Office OF Crimina
Court Clerk on the Republican ticket
and thinks his chances good. Mr.
Griffin is very well known, and viii
add strength to the ticket.
The young ladies and gentlemen o
the town are making extensive pre-
parations for the coming festival
which will be on Friday night, Ma,
2Sth, in the X. of H. hall. They ex
pect to have an abundance OF ice
cream, strawberries, cakes and lemon
ade, music, etc. Quite a large crow,
is expected fr m the neighboring dis
| tricts. Among the large crowd eS
pected we hope to see all our cand
| dates. Come, worthy gentlemen, an
| give us hearty shake OF the hand,
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-27
ON 'CHANGE.

vIsIToRs on Change yesterday: }.
Goldman, st. Louis, Mo-; G. M. Lam
don, Lima, o.; Miss Katie Duncan,
Grenada, "a iss. Miss Annie Cav, city;
wv. L. Capell, Brownsville, Tenn B..
j. Lambert, Indian Bay, Ark.
The Manchester Guardian, in its
commercial article, says: The mar
ket is quiet. The business OF Tuesday
was not up to the average. For India
and China the transactions have been
moderate For other directions there
is a light demand for goods. The
nearer foreign markets and the home
markets are quiet. The sales made
have been mostly in small quantities.
The irmness of cotton influences sell
ers in I'll departments, but does not
affect buyers. Export yarns are neg
|, cted, except for Austria, where there
is prospect of an advance in the i'm
port duties The cloth trade is fairly
steady. Ths tendency OF prices is IN
favor of buyers, though sellers are moi
inclined to yield.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-27

Or ALL the su,vivals OF brutallzlng'
bigoted pref ejudics, that conceived by
the O ange societies of Ireland sur
passes them all. These organizations
have their foundations in hate and
detestation of the Catholics and
exercise a baueful influence in per-
petuating the divisions that have
made Ireland the easy prey oil
English greed and rapacity for centu-
ries. The prospect of home rule for
their di tr cted country affords these
blind bigots a fresh oppOrtu uity OF
showing how they are opposed to
everything that is beneficial and nee
essary to her welfare, and they are air
ing themselves as if the "Battle OF the
Boyne" had been fought yesterday
and the Pope had resumed the sover
eighty an English predecessor pre-
sented to Her1Ty Fl in an evil hour!
They are doing SAe work OF the dew
in the name Of Christ, and are reduc
ing Protestant civilization to pitifu
proportions. Poor Ireland! between
the Orangemen on one hand and th'
proposed invaders of Canada on tn
other, she is having a monkey AM
parrot time 1t.