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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-06-25

BURLINGTON loses one of its most
worthy citizens in the death of Lawrence
Barnes. which took place on Monday.
The lumber business made Burlington
the prosperous city it is, and but for
Mr.. Barnes it is doubtful whether that
business would have been established.
There were few men in Vermont of his
business capacity. which always seemed
equal to any demand made upon him.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-06-25

ALTHOUGH the Republicans of the
county have put in nomination unqueS-
toned Edmunds men aS candidates for
Senators. our friends should not lay back
and consider the fight at an end. The
representatives are still to be elected i'll
the several towns, and they are quite as
important aS the Senators. There are
numerous indications that the anti-Ed-
muuds cohorts are not disbanded, but
that they will continue to do all in their
power till the legislature is chosen. 1t Is
not, then. "A matter of Indifference who
represents your town at Montpelier His
opinions on the vital question of the Sen
atorShip should be clear and right, and
his character should be such that you can
depend upon his sticking to those opin-
ions even if the contest should be bitter.
No man ought to be sent on the score of
availability merely, and no bad man
should be suffered to gain the place be-
cause of the indifference of the better clc-
ments of his town. 1t is Il time when
every man should be Il politician, for only
in that way can the desired ends be at
tanned. The coming session is likely on
many accounts to be the most memorable
of recent years, and its memory should
be of the right kind, 1t is worth while
to think about these things now; for in
some towns the problem is solved early
and before the mass of the voters find cut
Mhnt is TOinp on.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-06-25

Mamma, dear, do you
mcrstand anything about the language
Of Dwers?' Mamma-"No, love; Why,
Anelina-"Why, Mr.. Snoopkins has
iussent me a lovely bunch of Jacque-
miltS, three dozen, at least; and
waed to see what the significance of it
is. Cnfeeling brothcr-'I can tell YOU
sis / means that Snoopllins is around
tod trying to borrow from the other
FELIX'S. ."-(hicogo RUmblcr.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-06-25
FIRE.


= The house of II. Bruce Wright, in the
south part of the village, was gutted by
fire ON sunday last. When discovered it
was confined to the partitions near the
chimney in the rear or kitchen part, but
before much could be done the flames
were beyond control and only the walls
of the main part are left standing. 1t
was about II o'clock in the forenoon
when the alarm was given. The people
were in the churches, whittier meSSen-
gers were sent to call out the men, who
quickly responded. The hand engine was
first taken up. On reaching the premis-
rs il was found that the only source of
water was cistern and access to it could
not be had except through the small hole
into which the conductor ran. Half an
hour was consumed in cutting this to a
size sufficient to admit the suction hose.
In the meantime the fire had made rapid
headWaY and it soon became evident that
the building must 90. The tiremen and
Others of the crowd that had assembled
then directed their efforts to getting out
the furniture and effects, most of which
We're saved, though, of course, in dam
aged condition. The windows and shut
tiers were also taken away, leaving al
most nothing but the bare walls. While
this was going on the hand engine had
begun to play upon the building, and
considerably hindered the progress OF
the fire. But it was not many minutes
till the cstern had been pumped dry. By
the time that happened, however, the
steamer was ready to begin. 1t had
been drawn by circuitOus route to the
bank of the creek east of the house, and
the hose laid. 1t at once commenced tC
plav and worked well from that time on
throwing a good solid stream through
more than 1900 feet of hose and up an ell
ovation of 60 feet or over. Had it not
been for the steamers services not only
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-06-25

Gen. Grandey withdrew his name in the
speech of the day. Mr. Wilds was then.
nominated by acclamation.
SHERIFF.
NJ. B. Cove of Lincoln nominated the
incumbent, Howard Clark of Lincoln,
who went in by acclamation.
PROBATE JUDGES.
There was no opposition to the renom-
nation of the probate judges-IIon. John
ID. Smith of Nergennes for the New lIa-
ven district and Hon. l.. +. Knapp of
Middlebury for the Addison, both of
whom went in by acclamation-the for
mer having been presented by Gen. Gran
dey and the latter by +. \. Bond of Mid
Glebury.
HIGH BAILIFF.
This important official was nominated
~ acclamation. Jesse Stearns presenting
tie name of the incumbent, II. b. Ripley
d Ripton.
THE RESOLUTIONS.
The resolutions committee reported
trough their chairman, Hon. Henry
lane. as follows, and the report was
unanimously accepted and adopted:
Resoired, That the Republican State plat
firm. embodied in the resolutions passed at
ne recent state convention, is thoroughly en-
OOrsed.
Resoired, That it is the judgment OF this con
VntiOn that ion. George +. Edmunds succeed
himself as United states senator.
ReSotrcd, That we cordially endorse the
loninations this day made and heartily com
mend the candidates to the suffrages of the
republicans OF the county.
G. \. kimball of Orwell said that ID.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-06-25
POLITICAL NOTES.

Look out for the men who have sud
denly become EdmundS converts. They
are unreliable. c.-Richtord Gu+ettc.
EX-Gov. Stewards opinion that there
rnever has been anything serious in the
opposition to Mr.. Edmunds" probably
las reference to the comparative harm
essness of it. 1t is a very serious mat
cr with the few who entertain it.-Rut-
'0Rd Heruld.
Speaking of the State convention the
Woodstock St0Rdprd says: 1t was about
ht worst day for eulogies Vermont ever
Fav and at least one candidate, who en-
er,d the convention with fair prospect
Pf he nomination. was slain. quartered
hnc buried in the house of his friend. In
I'M day of practical things and univer-
'al Intelligence men ought to know bet
er han to seize upon such an occasion
20 Dir their eloquence.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-06-25
THE DISTRICT CONVENTION.

The convention to nominate Il success
sor to Congressman Stewart Will meet IN
Burlington on Thursday next. 1t will be
Il formal affair. There j. no objection to
Mr.. stewards return so far as we have
heard. and there is no reason why there
should be.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-06-25
FRIDAY. JUNE -. 1856.

GEORGE W. CHILDs. editor of the Phil
adelphia Ledger, who had been suggested
as a candidate for the presidency, senSl-
bly decides that he isn't fitted for the Of
flee and doesn't want it.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-06-25

RE- After this date papers will not be dis
continued Mt the expiration of the time pald
tor, unless notice is given at the time of sub
scription or before the subscription expires.
Unless such notice is given the paper will be
continued to responsible persons till they re
quest its discontinuancc and pay up all ar
rearages This seems the best plan, and Will
be adhered to in the conduct of this paper
hereafter.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-06-25
A Blue Poem.

lDu've not got II box of Laws Blue,
straight TO your Grocer and buy it,
\ the next time you've washing to do
Ike my advice and Just try it.
l,will find if you give ii II trial,
will give satisfaction each time;
A cause you to beautifully smile,
the snowy white clothes on the line.
F'sale by Beckwith X Co., Bond Bros. N
Bcnlict x Bird %
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-06-25

one could not endorse his nomination.
He presented the name of Hon. c. T..
Stevens of Nergennes as that of one not
an ofiice-seeller, who would fairly and
honestly represent the people of he
county. Gen. Grandey of Nergennes for
that city's delegation, j. j. Crane for the
Bridport delegations, a delegate from Par
ton for that towns delegation, Solon
Burroughs for the Waltham delegation
and gentlemen from Addison and Monk
ton seconded Mr.. Stevens.
Lewis b. Fuller of Ferrisburgh present
Ell the name of Martin +. Allen of that
town. whom he described as a successful
legislator, an Edmunds man and in favor
of Il railroad commission. Joseph Grin
nell of Starksboro, gentleman from Ad-
Olson and Col. Hamilton for the Sails
bury delegation seconded Mr.. Allen.
Jesse Stearns of Middlebury, w. W.
Booth of Nergennes, +. Barnum OF
Shoreham. l.. b. Fuller of Ferrisburgh
were appointed tellers. The ballots re-
suited
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-06-25
INVESTMENTS.

Seven per cent, net, payable semi
First Mortgage Farm Loans
and fully guaranteed by
Thompson IL Walton, Bankers, Harper,
Kansas. Mortgages for sale by
A. A. FLETCHER,
Middlebury, VT. Aft
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-06-25

JOB PRINTING of every variety III the lowest
prices consistent with good work ana quall'N
Ot stock.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-06-25

When Baby was sick, I'VE gave her Castoria,
When abe was Child she cried for Castoria
When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-06-25

Cen Grandey withdrew his name in the
speech of the day. Mr.. Wilds was then
nominated by acclamation.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-06-25

NJ. b. Cove of Lincoln nominated the
incumbent, Howard Clark of Lincoln,
who went in by reclamation.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-06-25

T
STATES ATTORNEY.
Col. A. 5. Tracy of Middlebury nomi-
mated Chas. NJ. Wilds of this town, and
Gen. Grandey, Hon. F. +. Woodbridge
of Nergennes. Pretty nearly all the del
egates seconded Mr.. Wilds' nomination.
No one seconded Mr.. Woodbridge, and
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-04
HIS STORY.

A gentleman who has furnished the money
for erecting some Of our business buildings
told a gentleman yesterday that he had got
on TO something new. His statement brought
out q solicitation urging him to disclose his
discovery.
It's this, he said, when he had seized a
breath that lasted him sometime ''Some OF
the architects of this city like to set up a
trick on those putting up buildings 1t has
been practi2ed by a number of them Tor
some time and we are beginning to find it
out
His statements were decidedly emphatic
and SO far he had been preparing his hearers
for receiving the news.
Il will just tell you and you can tell who
ever you please Some of these fellows draw
up plans and specifications for building
and aim to put in as much material as posi-
bic that can not be purchased in Wichita.
For instance the iron columns Several pat
terms can be made here but a slight change
viii compel the builder to get it at St Louis
or Kansas City, and the architect gets q
commission for all he throws into their
hands. This iron column business is only a
sample. They put number of things just
a little different then tell their employer that
they can get them about as cheap at St.
Louis OF Kansas City. ! know this to be i
fact for one of them got a commission off
what he induced me to buy in ST. Louis
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-04
EXCITING RIDICULE.

Wichita is not attempting to buck kansas
CITY. There has been a good deal OF bosh
and waste of wind by the EAGLE in that line,
but it has only excited ridicule. Wichita Is
simply making the most OF her opportunities.
We do expect to be as large as Kansas CITY
is today, but when we census up to tnat Kan
sas City will probably be double her present
siZe.-Beacon.
Yes. when Wichita was but five or eight
thousand the editor of the Beacon maintain
ed that the place was ahead Of the country,
and would probably grow but little more; IN
fact. until within year or two the Beacon
never pinned any faith in Wichita becoming
city, and had the work been left to that
paper, and TO the men whose ''Tidicule is ex-
cited by the EAGLE,n Wichita would not only
have stood 4 poor show, but hundreds
of men. Of whom the editor of the
Beacon is one, who are rich and prosperous
today might have been studying the color OF
the patch that was to fill the rent III their
ragged breeches. The Beacon IS about tie
last papar that can afford to refer to the
work Of the EAGLE which started the train
that eventually ruptured the Missouri river
pool. as being bosh and waste wind; nor can
it with truth declare that such work 'only
excitcs ridicule." And when the Beacon
says that ''we do rot expect to be as large as
Kansas City it speaks for itself only, and
for the men who ridicu!e the EAGLE, as it
spoke for itself and them years ago, ana not
for the men who have made this city what it
is today, in spite Of the Beacon and the EA-
GTF-S ridicuerS.
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-04
AT WORK.

The Wichita Sash aud Door company is
getting down to business in earnest. The
building is completed. 1t is fifty feet wide
eighty feet long and two stories high. The
walls are made of corrugated iron.
Fourteen ears of sash, doors and glass have
been received 1t is sent in knock down
shape and put together here. The different
pieces are put in separate bundles, which al
lows large quantity to be placed in car.
A number OF hands are now employed in
putting up sash, placing the glass and in
making doors. The present room viii ac-
commodate twenty hands. The company
viii next spring make the building fifty feet
longer. which will give room for forty
hands.
Mr. A S. Parks, secretary and general
manager. expresses himself as highly pleased
with the trade already secured He seems
to be as.oniShsd that SO many orders should
come in so soon. The outlook seems better
by far than he had anticipated, which fea-
ture, however, he does not lock upon as en-
Objectionable one
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-04
SUB ROSA.

Some days ago a couple of gentlemen from
Chicago visited the city for the purpose OF
examining the facilities for starting furni-
ture mandatory here. They expressed
themselves as highly pleased with the city.
and seemed to have no fear but that they
could make their business succeed at this
point. They are interested in Il similar es-
tablishment at Chicago, and expressed their
intention to commence business here before
many months.
They came here and for 2 few days did not
make their business known, The real estate
men and the other curious OF
creation would tackle them for the
purpose of measuring their pocketbooks, but
all to no avail. as they, in their own Ian
Cuage had seen suckers before" When
they had become thoroughly satisfied that
Wichita gave an opportunity for their sort
of business they told q few of the prominent
men of the city aud spent some time III look
ing for suitable site for their manufac-
tory. They seemed to be inclined to prop
cs.tion offered on the west side, but before
closing the trade something else happened.
\ gentleman, it is claimed, gave them
better offer. The lot he had on his book was
I0Oxl40 feet, and owned by q certain railroad
company which has always kicked at every
enterprise in the city as much as possible,
but would sell the lot for money of course.
1t is thought that the gentlemen bought this
lot and intend to put up mandatory
next spring They left the city yesterday for
Cl,ira-n
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-04
THE COMMITTEE HAD BETTER HIRE
HALL.

Miss Mile Moore the lady teacher, takes
execution TO the EAGLES statement or tie
trouble or misunderstanding between herself
and the school board, or its committee, ano
sands us a reply which would make about
two full columns. We are willing to admit
| that the EAGLES reporter gave TOO mucn
prominence to the matter, but are not WILL
| ing to give two columes Of our space as an
atonernent. Miss Moore's reply Is poetlcal,
sentimental, classical and cutting by turns,
and she arrays two members Of the board
and the superintendent il such a light as
would be sure to draw them out in self-de-
| fence if we should publish her letter. AS
| for misunderstanding between the teachers
| and school board, SO long as the effective
work of the school is not affected the pubic
cares little, further than the sympathy OF
the great majority would naturally go Win
young lady who, as we said, scores TWO OF
the board numerically But leaving out all
these matters we quote that portion Of Miss
Moore,s article which contains the strong
points in her own case. Speaking OF tie
committee and the manner in which they at
ternnted TO relieve her. and Of her Own work
she says:
~ talked with them and they would at
first give no reason for wanting me 10 resign,
but. when insisted on knowlng'the cause OF
their action. they said l was incompetent to
teach. The idea-that after an experience OF
seven wears, and after having taught TINS
grade all last year that L am incompetent 10
teach it now. is absurd. | am willing to let
nv work show for itself. l had no IRON
clad rules in my school, but l enjoyed the
love and confidence and respect of my pupils
They were the most loving class OF children
ever taught by me- They were bright, clear
headed and willing to learn; we WORKED
hard and in accord, and the school BOARD can
not say that they did not learn and that the
results were not good. They were, ana
think that the children can successfully COM
pete with any fourth grade II the city. Inc
board have an undoubted right to DISMISS q
teacher when her work proves unsaLlslac-
tory, but never in such a manner.
Following the above calm and reasonable
Miss Moore then goes into full
history of the case that would prove only TOO
lively reading, which we must omit except
the closing, as follows:
ssMr. Editor: The question now remains,
will Wichita continue to allow her scnoolS
run by a committee whose recent acC4on'
show such a total want of gentlemanly IN
stincts and who might be iitly character
lied as the committee of the rhInocros cpl
der1nis, birds fouling the Castilllan fountains
and who like donkeys browse and bray on
Mount Parnassus. If the Nile OF America Is
to be the rival of the Nile Of Africa as to the
splendor of her cities and the education and
accomplishments of her people and Wichita
to be the queen city of them all, then you
must get a school committee that Will run
your schools by different rule, and who
can transact ordinary business and tell tho
truth on all occasions"
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-04
FILLING UP.

The two store rooms in the Clement build
ing on Main street were rented yesterday.
Ormarod Brothers from Leadville, Colorado,
will occupy the north room with fine line
of fancy groceries; and Mr.. 7. NJ. Lynch,
from Marysville, Ky, will open boot and
shoe store in the south room. Both parties
come highly recommended as energetic bust
ness men, and will handle none but the best
goods in their respective lines Mr. Clement
said he could have rented two more stores
Yesterday. as he had several other Inquiries.
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-04
MORE OF 1T.

Yesterdays issue contained an account OF
some gentlemen who have decided to erect
nine handsome brick business buildings on
North Main street. That seemed good
enough by the many who were heard to
speak of the matter yesterday, bat it seems
that that is not likely to be all OF it. Five
other gentlemen agreed to erect eight more
buildings, none of which viii be smaller
than the specifications given for the nine.
This makes seventeen buildings booked for
North Main next spring. The addition of
eight yesterday will be between Second and
Third streets.
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-04
ANOTHER.

About noon yesterday horse driven to
buggy occupied by two gentlemen became
frightened neay the corner Of Main and
Douglas, upset the buggy and threw both
gentlemen out.
Mr. Jackson, one of the gentlemen, re-
ceived several bad bruises on the head and
Mr.. Wilson, the other occupant of the We
hicle, was still more seriously injured. He
was thrown against the pavement upon his
right side and had two ribs fractured.
The runaway horse was captured cut East
Douglas avenue.
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-04

The revival meeting at the Emporia Ave
nue. NJ F. church, conducted by Rev. y. +.
Harmon and Mrs. Smith, the evangelist, OF
Columbus, Ohio, is growing in interest. The
entire community is being stirred. Fourteen
were at the altar of prayer last night, and
thirteen wer converted. The good work
seems to be just begun, and the people speak
in praise eff the management Of the meeting.
Twenty-Five conversions up 70 date, and the
cool work goes on.
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-04
s--==-==a-a-----
RUNAWAY.

Yesterday forenoon there was quite dis
astrous runaway on East Douglas avenue.
Mr. Greenwood was driving a team Of
young horses hitched to his peddling wagon
when they became frightened, turned around
and dashed down the avenue. After going
for some distance they collided with farm
wagon, smashing the wheel of the latter We
hicle and injuring the horses. Mr.. Green
woods wagon was completely wrecked. His
horses, however. were stopped by the COLI
sion. Fortunately. no one was injured, but
it was a very narrow escape for MIR. Green
wood.
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-04
4 MISTAKE.

A drover WAS leading cow which had ev-
identity been b,reft its calf past the shoe
store of Lock and Findeiss A fine specimen
of the taxidermist's skill, plump little bo-
vine, which had patiently gazsd through the
show window to the crowd for some time,
was sitting in front while some changes in
the arrangement of the window was being
made. The COW seeing it, with a lunge made
for the stuffed animal, and it was only with
the greatest effort that she was restrained
and led away.
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-04
ENGINEER CORPS.

The chief engineer of the Rock Island has
rented an Office in the Hacker s jackson
building, and viii make this city headIuar-
tiers The first assistant started out yester-
day with the corps. running line 30 We'll
hdgtou. They viii continue work until the
lins is completed, regardless of the influence
OF ordinary weather
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-04
OUTIN THE STREET.

Last evening man was observed coming
down Douglas avenue, and taking gen
tleman whom he met on the street as a po-
Iceman. commenced unfolding q tale OF
affection which if true may lead to an inves-
tigaJioC.
Strange" he said, Il have been badly
bruised and used up and / don't know who
did it was coming down street and feel
ing in need of something TO revive my spirits
l stopped along the way. l began TO drink
and don't know what happened until
picked myself up in The street, without any
money O. articles OF value about me.
After trying Intellectually to interest the
gentleman in his behalf, he moved on TO tell
biz story.
q. ". Gor.oa. All extensive cati3einaa o.
Noru;cb is in the city on business.
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-04
ANOTHER BRICK.

Mr.. B. u Baird has decided to erect a
brick building on the northwest corner OF
Enporia and Douglas avenues early next
spring. 1t will have front Of fifty feet,
one hundred and twenty feet deep and four
stories high. Mr. Baird proposes to have
the building supplied with all modern ap-
JSiapces
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-04
LEAyENwoRTH BUYERS.

Mr. Norton Wollman yesterday sold sixty
acres of land near three miles north of Doug
las avenue to Judge Il. W. Ide, of Leaven-
worth, for $4,000. The land belonged to
Nj Blackwelder. The Judge also purchased
forty acres on College Hill south east of the
city for $4,000.
Some other parties from Leavenworth yes
terday bought quite q good deal Of inside
proDartv