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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-09-11
Five Famous Rides !.

SALT LAKE CRY. Sept. 10, 1886.
To the Editor of The HERALD.
In the beginning of July, George
Pilkington Mills, Iiverpudian in his
twentieth year. rode on a bicycle from
Lands End to John O'Groat's House;
1851 miles as travelled, in five days, one
hour and forty-fVe minutes, with
strong freezing winds the last part OF
the journey.
In the early part of August he rode
on bicycle 273 miles on the road IN Il
hours.
In the early part of the latter
half OF August he made the same
! Sol mile journey, from the southwest
of England to the north of Scotland, on
a tricycle., in five days and ten hours,
with adverse winds, wet weather, ana
bad roads, finishing in splendid health
and none theaworHe for his trip.
These are three Of the most remark
able rides ever made on the wheel. ana
all by young man spncer age, proving
him to be far and sway the best road
rider of the day." on
The above three extraordinary feats
were all accomplished on Humber ma
| chimes, Beesto9 Humid Der l think,
In America in July, A. a. McCurdy
rode on Star 286x miles IN twenty
four hours. This feat was prodigious,
butt was accomplished on twelve or
thirteen mile circuit, and consequently
| is not accepted as a genuine road
record, so long a ride on so short a
course being marvellous but mOngrel,
- g hat mo-
a road ride and a path ride. A genuine
road ride for a record should not pass
over the same ground more than twice.
Lest the public should cling to the
/ idea that the wheel is thing for the
young and athletic only, may add an
other ride, made on July Both, by Major
! Knox Holmes, we'll known in the
British wheel world. a gentleman in
his 8Uth year, and Mr.. Marriott, their
united ages amounting 10 ia years
! They rode on tandem tricycle., In a
strong wind, fifty miles in four hours
and seventeen minutes. The hearty
| old major afterward rode eleven miles
in fifty-tWe minutes to catch the train
for home.
The following bicycle figures have
! been accomp ished already, or closely
approached, or anticipated for more OF
less early dates:
mile in minutes 80 seconds.
! 80 miles in hours.
| 100 miles in 6 hours.
| 800 miles in 24 hours.
! 1000 miles in days.
Single tricycles make about one
sixth slower time. Tandem tricycles
much the same time as bicycles
Utah.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-09-11
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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-09-11
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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-11-05
VERMONT, NOVEMBER s, 1886.

publicans have a working majority in the
Legislature. Ohio gives the Republican
State ticket $1,000 to II 900 majority, and
the Republicans gain five congressman.
In Colorado the Democratic nominee for
governor is elected by 1900 majority.
Pennsylvania congressional delega-
ton will consist of 10 Republicans and
nine Democrats, a gain of one by the
Democrats.
In New Jersey the Republicans gain a
congressman but the Democrats elect
the governor and the legislature is tied
on a joint ballot.
Carlisle, speaker of the House of Rep
resentatives. is defeated by $50 ma aiority.
Although the returns are not all in yet,
those at hand indicate that Tuesday was
''cod day" for the Democrats general
". They also show that free trade stock
is considerably below par, when two so
prominent eXpOnents of that doctrine as
Morrison and Carlisle are allowed to re-
main at home.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-11-05
PERSONAL.

The widow of Gen. Stannard, late of
Burlington, has received pension GER
tificate emitting her to $50 a month.
Mr.. E. c. Carrigan, who served for
eight or ten years as clerk of the Berwick
House at Rutland, has been appointed
deputy collector and inspector of customs
at Newport.
Mr.. W. F. Tiffany, the genial express
messenger on the local trains between
Rutland and Burlington for % years past,
on Tuesday began the 35th year of his
service as messenger.
By the death of Mr.. Lyman Cotton,
elsewhere announced. Mr.. j. F. Cotton of
Weybridge becomes the sole survivor of
a family of six sons and one daughter,
all of whom were living eight years ago.
There is but one old soldier on Gov
ernor Pingree's staff, whereas all of
Governor Ormsbees cOloncls are soldiers
with good records. with one exception
that of Col. CrOmbie of Burlington
Free Press. What sort of record ha,
Col. Crombie:
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-11-05
THE NOVEMBER ELECTIONS.

There were elections of one sort or
another in thirty-tive of the States on
Tuesday. The results may thus be sum-
married;
Abram 5. Hewitt, Democrat, is elected
mayor of New York city, having 30, O,2G9
votes to 60,392 for Roosevelt, Republican,
and G7,G99 for George, Labor. The State
elected Peckham, Democratic candidate
for judge, by 963l plurality.
In Massachusetts, Ames, Republican.
was elected governor by nearly 10000
over Andrew, Democrat.
In New Hampshire, Sawyer, Republi-
can for governor, has the most votes but
fails of the majority required. The Re
publicans have 30 majority in the Legis-
lature.
Connecticut, too, did not elect a State
ticket The Democrats led, however
The Legislature, which will elect a gov
ernor, is Republican by 20 majority.
Indiana probably elected the Republi-
can State ticket; both parties claim the
legislature.
Gov. Rusk, Republican, is reelected in
Wisconsin by $500 plurality.
In Iowa the Republican State ticket is
chosen by 10000 majority; and the Re
publicans gain one congressman.
Gov, Martin, Republican, IL reelected
in Kansas by nearly 10000 majority. The
congressional delegation is made up OF
six Republicans and one Independent.
The Republicans gain one congress
man, and possibly more,i in California anC
elect their candidate for governor.
Congressman Morrison is defeated il
Illinois. The Republicans of Nevada
elect their State ticket with the exception
of supreme court judge. Nebraska goe,
Republican by 10000 majority on tn,
State ticket The Republican State ticke
] is reelected in Minnesota, and the Re
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-11-05
METHODIST Preachers MEETING.

The preachers of the Burlington dis
trict held three-days' meeting at Rut-
land this week, opening Tuesday. Pre-
siding Eldet Bennett called the meeting
to order, and after devotional exercises,
Rev. j. j. Noe of Middlebury was elect
ed secretary and treasurer. Nineteen
preachers were present. Miss f. II.
Delevan of Weybridge read a paper on
"Ihe elements of success in pastoral
work. The second topic, "What meth
ods shall we pursue to bring about "a
revival in our church" was discussed by
Rev. II. F. Austin of Nergennes and Rev.
5. NJ. Wilbur of Lincoln. Rev. j. II.
Lincoln read paper on "Conditions of
pulpit power" and the topic was opened
for wider discussion by the ministers
present. Presiding Elder Bennett ad-
dressed the convention on the state of
the district work and some needs of
the district. The evening sermon was
preached by Rev. G.. II. Robbins of
North Ferrisburgh. the text being from
job xiii. %: "I'hou settest print upon
the heels of my feet" There was "A
large attendance at the evening session.
y discussion of the "Witness of the
Spirit" was led by Rev. NJ. NJ. Curry of
Pittsford.
Other topics discussed were: How
shall we increase the interest in our
church missionary work." T. G.. Potter,
5. ID. Elkins. f. l.. Walker: "Conditions
of pulpit power, j. w. Quinlan, ID. NJ.
Schell, j. II. Lincoln: The proper atti-
tude of the church toward the temper
ance reform, j. j. Noe, j. f. Metcalf,
&. I. Sutton: "Thc Burlington district, -
j. W. Bennett; "Do we feel the need of
a restatement of Wesleyan Theology:''
j. ;. Mott, Andrew Heath, +. Widmer /;
Rev. j. j. Noe of Middlebury read an
able essay introducing the discussion on
"The proper attitude of the church on
temperance reform" Mr.. Noe believed
in the third party movement and thought
that was the only relief. The next meet
ing will be held in Middlebury in Feb
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-11-05
THE SHEEP TRADE,

Mr.. ii. +. Bissell of East Shoreham
came home, Monday, from Burlington,
Wis, where he went with number of
rams, which he sold.
Mr.. John II. Mead of West Rutland
has just returned from New Mexico.
where he went in September with 50
head of Merino sheep. They were sold
to Capt. John Clancy of Las Vegas, New
Mexico, who has 10000 head of sheen
and spends all his time and money rails
ING them.
Mr.. o. +. Moore Of this place returned,
Tuesday, from Ubet, Montana, where
he went in september with Mr.. Loren
Richards of New Haven, who took out
23O McrinO rams. The sheep were all
disposed of at fair rates and Mr.. Richards
is on his way home. His partner, Mr..
Spear of Braintree, is "a member of the
House, and could not go, so Mr.. Moore S
services were obtained.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-11-05
He EATS THE SKIN,

We have freely exercised our opinion
as Republican in opposition to Mr.. Ed
munds' reelection, and as it seemed to
us for good reasons. but with his en-
dorsement by the party our opposition
has come to an end ST. Adams Mes
senger.
This remark of the Messenger recalls
the famous quarrel between Pistol and
Captain Fluellen in liking Henry "
Pistol is big, clustering fellow, whose
constant boasting disgusts the captain, a
rather grabbed little Scotchman. The
latter finally determines to show up Pts
tol as "A windy coward, hits him over the
head as he struts around. and makes him
eat a leek, skin and all, saying: "Nay,
pray you, throw none away: the skin is
good for your broken coXcomb. When
you take occasions to see leeks hereafter.
mock at them: that is all"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-11-05

Tombstone dealer (to widow)-Would
you like the cause of your husbands 5
death explained on the stone, madam ?
MISUNDERSTANDING it might be
appropriate to engrave a couple of Gu
cumbers on it, if you will.--[N. Y. sun.
-Riley-Shpakin' of religun, me wife,
Mary Ann, is an infidel. Rafferty,
Shure an that's to bad. Wy don't yez
git divorce? Riley--On phat grounds,
Rafferty,? Rafierty-On the grounds of
infidelity, av coorse."- Chicago Ram
bier.
"A Reading colored congregation is
having trouble with its pastor on the
ground that his sermons are so cultured,
rhetorical and profound that they cannot
understand them. Unless his voice is
very loud and rasping, such matters as
these ought not to disturb their repose.-
Pittsburgh Commercial Gazette.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-11-05

FOLLOWING close upon the Presidents
proclamation warning officeholders to
keep out of politics came the Vermont
Democratic State convention, which was
attended and participated in by pretty
nearly every federal ofllce-holder in the
State President Cleveland was informed
of the facts, but no official heads came
off; whence many people were led to be-
lieve that the jewel consistency had no
place among the ornaments of the ad-
ministration. But Senator Morrill, clears
up all doubts. In a recent interview he
tells reporter that 1.-THE administration
does not appear to have any policy eX-
cept in the Pickwickian sense. 1t has
advanced no definite policy upon any
subject except possibly the tariff, and it
does not seem to care whether it has Il
following or not
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-11-05

the indiridudl work of our auxiiaries, upon
which she has laid the burden of labor for
the increase and efficiency of the work of
sending the gospel to every creature.
We are grateful for the sweet tok en- of flow.
ers placed upon our table, itself an inspira-
ton.
Our thanks are due also to railroads and
committees who have facilitated our gather
ing together
Above all we thank the great Head of the
church for removing barriers, for conciia-
tions, for His sweet will" in sending this
beautiful rainy day to bring us heart to heart
together in closer warmth; whose benedic.
tion we reverently invoke as we stand upon
the threshold of another fiscal year, and lay
ing our hand in His say This day is day OF
good tidings ana we hold our peace, if we
tarry till the morning light some mischief
Will come upon us. Now, therefore, come that
IRE may go anil ten the Kings househoid"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-11-05
WoMAN's BOARD OF MISSIONS.

The following resolutions were adopted
at the annual meeting of the Womans,
Board of Missions held in Middlebny
last week:
The members OF the Vermont Branch of the
Woman's Board desire to record their hearty
thanks for the many kindnesses shown this
gathering today the willing service OF meet
ing Us AT the station and assigning us to the
hospitahle and beautiful homes OF Middle
buIy,where our reception has been so cordial.
We express our gratitude due TO the dear
missionaries, who have introduced us, by WV
id pictures of their work, to their various
fields of labor, whom we shall henceforth fol
low with new and more loving interest
We give our most cordial thanks to Miss
Child OF the Woman's Board of Boston for the
tender words of greeting and appreciation OF
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-11-05
VETERANS REUNIONS.

There have been numerous reunions of
veterans at Montpelier this week. The
Eighth Regiment volunteers association
was organized Tuesday with Gen. Thom-
rs as president. The First Vermont cav
airy at its gathering chose James Barrett
president. The annual reunion of the
Veteran Officers Reunion association was
held on Wednesday. These officers were
elected; President, eX-Gov. Roswell
Farnham of Bradford; vice-president,
Gen. Edward II. Ripley of Rutland; sec
retary, Lieut.. F. +. Smith of Montpelier /:
treasurer, Gen. Levi G. Kingsley of Rut-
land. The annual address was delivered
in the evening in representatives. hall by
Gen. Francis a. Walker of Boston. on
the military life of the late Gen. Hancock.
At the close of the address appropriate
resolutions were adopted in memory of
Gen. Stannard, and copy ordered sent
to his widow. The association then
marched to the Pavilion, where a banquet
was served.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-11-05

heavily trimmed with beaded gimp and
cardinal and white striped velvet. Many
handsome and valuable presents were re-
ceived from friends present and away.
Miss Sollace is the youngest daughter of
the late II. n. Sollace of Bridport, and
will be greatly missed in her own social
circle and in the church choir, in which
she held prominent place. Mr.. Merrill
is son of Hiram Merrill. Esq, and is a
young man of worth and good standing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Merrill left, amid a shower
of old shoes and good wishes, for "A trip
among friends in western New York and
on their return will live at his home in
West Addison.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-11-05
WOMAN SUFFRAGE.

There is no end to the arguments that
may be advanced for and against woman
suffrage; but the important fact that
must be kept in view in the discussion is
thus well stated in the st. JOhnSbury
Republican: "l'he vast majority of wom-
en- don't want the municipal franchise or
any other franchise. If there had been
any doubt on this point, it was abund-
antly dispellcd by the operation of the
law giving taX-paying women the right
to vote in school-meeting. Not one
woman in thousand has avaled herself
of this law, or ever will do so"
Until the women of the State avail
themselves of the rights they already
have, it is of doubtful eXpedcncy to CON
fer upon them the right to vote in munic-
ipal elections, as is proposed in "A num-
Der of bills now before the legislatures
Woman suffrage fourishes best in the
Far West where the women have had Il
hand in government from the very first
and feel it is their duty as well as privi-
lege to vote. Here it will require many
years for women to get into the habit of
voting. 1t might, nevertheless, be a
good thing for the male voters to know
that if they were inclined to go astray
the women had the power to set matters
right, or, at any rate, to defeat corrupt
men and measures.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-11-05

IT has been found on investigation that
Vermont and three other States are the
only ones in the Union that have no pro-
visions for filling vacancies in the House
of Representatives This obvious need
it is proposed to meet by the bill which
the House committee has reported. and
which will undoubtedly be passed. Every
town is certainly entitled to representa-
ton. and vet it often happens that half Il
dozen, more or less, are not. at every
session.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-11-05

WE observe that number of our es-
teemed contemporaries are terribly ag-
tated because the Legislature accepted the
railroads invitation to 90, last week, and
see the new bridge which the State has
helped to build between North Hero and
|Alburgh. The e. c.'s in question must
entertain lofty notion of the represent
atives' integrity if, as their remarks i'm
|ply, they believe the railroad can thus
buy them up. Fortunately, most folks
entertain higher opinion of our legis-
|lators.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-11-05
WEDDING BELLS.
DlER-DOUD.

The leading social event of the season
in West Salisbury was the marriage, on
Wednesday evening, of Miss Alice E.
Doud, daughter of NJ. NJ. Doud, ESD,
and Mr.. John +. Dyer, son of Hon. j..
M. Dyer. The ceremony took place at the
residence of the brides parents, about
I o'clock, Rev. 5. l.. B. Speare OF. Middle
bury officiating The house was bril-
liantly illuminated, Chinese lanterns
adorning the front. The rooms were
thronged with gay party, and at the
appointed time the high contracting par
ties took their position under floral
marriage bell in a bay window, ,burthened
with evergreen, roses and geraniums.
After the ceremony, the bride and groom
received the congratulations of friends,
and took the ten o'clock train south
They will include Boston and Middle
boro, Mass, and Salem, n. Y, in their
bridal tour of two weeks. The presents
were profuse, combining the useful and
ornamental, and were in gold, silver,
china and bills. Among those present
were Hon. Columbus Smith, wife and
daughter; +. A. Morton, Esq, and wife
of Burlington, and friends from Brandon,
Leicester, Middlebury salem, Weybridge
and Vergennes. Mr.. Frank c. Dyer and
Miss Lizzie Dyer, and DIR. ID. l.. Rodgers
and Miss Carrie Doud We're groomsmen
and bridesmaids. Mr. Harry Wright of
! Weybridge and Mr.. Clinton Eastwood
of Salisbury were the gentlemanly
ushers. The bride and groom will re-
turn to finely furnished house, the Dyer
homestead, in West Salisbury, with the
wishes of hosts of friends and acquain-
tances for their future happiness. -
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-11-05

letter does "A good
|hing for the proposed railroad commits
ion in setting forth the reasons why the
of the members of such a
commission should be in the hands of
he governor rather than the legislature.
he people of the State have suffered
|nough from the good fellow" argu-
|nent, that has too frequently led the leg
Stature to elect to an important office
ONE one of its members who possessed
ew or no qualifications for the Office he
vas chosen to fill,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-11-05
AUDITOR WILLIAMS of the Unite

AUDITOR WILLIAMS of the United
States treasury department, in his annu-
Fil report, repeats his former assertion
that Vermont is largely indebted to the
general government for arms and equip
|ments received in lSG4-65. He admits,
however, that "a full investigation has
pot been completed" a full investiga-
I ton is to be made by the legislature, and
when that is done we shall know some
fhing about it. Bookkeeping is appar-
fntly far from an exact science in the
latitude of Washington.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-11-05

PROF. PERRY, the free-trade crank who
ssumes to teach political economy at
Williams college, is delighted with the
administration, which he believes holds
|he same views as he does. Here is his
opinion of it:
1t is traditional, it is congruOus, for the
democratic party to be the party of free
Fade. Secretary Manning has done for
Fee trade in the United States the past
ear more effective work than any other
han in the country; Postmafter General
ilas is an outspOken and an undoubted
fiend of a free commerce; President
fleveland will!go as fast and far toward
hat goal as the people and Congress will
hermit him.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-11-05
MERRILL-SOLLACE.

Il pleasant social event in Bridport vii
lage, Thursday afternoon, Oct. rs, was
the wedding of Mr.. Rollin Ii. Merrill of
West Addison and Miss Susie Sollace, at
the home of the bride. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. Ar Olmsted in
the presence of the family friends. Mr..
James Sollace and Mr.. Albee Merrill ush-
cred the bridal pair into the parlor and
to the place where all the brides of the
family had uttered the marriage vows.
After congratulations had been extende''
the newly-married couple, elegant re
freshments were served. The brid e wa
beautifully dressed in cardinal sr.rah sill
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-11-05

"IT may be that the cold water geysers
which have broken out in South Carolina
are really only delicate and kindly sug-
gestions on the part of nature to the peo-
pie of those parts" says the Chicago
News. Thus is the progress of prohibi-
tion explained on natural grounds and
the whole veXed question OF temperance
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-11-05
COUNTY GlEANlNGS.

Joseph Rounds of Bristol has been
granted a pension of - a month and gets
$500 arrears.
Kingsley Bros. of Salisbury have two
pulp mills, one dry and the other wet.
They grind up nearly 1000 cords of wood
a year, keep four teams hauling pulp to
the cars and employ some 80 men.