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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-12-10
Cold Water Colors.

A series of paints, which are made
ready for use simply by the addition of
cold water, have for some time past
been successfully introduced abroad, the
paint thus produced drying, it is stated,
with fine, hard surface, which, al
though mixed only with water, is inn
pervious to rain and uninjured by
frequent washings even with diluted
disinfectants; as oil and turpentine are
also dispensed with, these paints have
the additional advantage of being free
from Objectionable smell. They can be
used for exterior work on wood as well
as on brick, plaster, iron or stone, and
for interiors they are of course peculi-
arly applicable. The paint can likewise
be reduced by oil, which produces a
hard and glossy surface. 1t is thought
that poisonous and washable paints
will prove of peculiar adaptation for
tropical countries generally. where
cleanliness and freedom from infection
are particularly requisite, but where, as
is we'll known, the application of ordin-
AIRY oil paints and d!stempers is ne
elected Boston Transcript.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-12-10

A gentleman received note from his
lawyer which he was unable to decipher.
On his way to his office he met "A friend
at the door of a drug store The friend,
after vainly attempting to read the note,
suggested that they step inside and hand
it to the druggist without comment,
The druggist, after studying it in 81
lence few minutes, stepped behind his
prescription case and in short time re-
turned with bottle of medicine duly
labeled, and bearing directions, When
the gentleman saw his lawyer he was
informed that the note was a notice for
him to call at his office between 3 and
p. m. of the following day. 1t is a
pretty difficult matter to stick" the regu-
lation druggist. Medical Age.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-12-10
Where Was Eden?

In what part of the world was the Garden of
Eden locateds CHrRcHMAN.
The location Of the Garden of Eden is dis
puted by biblical scholars. Some have en-
deavored to locate it by means of the fruits
and mineral productions named in the
description given i'll Genesis IL S-l7. But the
main indication seems to be in the four rivers
named. 1t seems to be agreed by commenta-
tors that the Tigris and Euphrates are the
third and fourth rivers mentioned. But they
differ as to what rivers should be regarded as
the Pison and Gihon. Some think that the
Pison is the Ganges and the Gihon the sacred
river of Egypt; others that the Garden of
Eden was located on the high table land of
Armenia from which rise the Tigris and Eu-
pirates. Others think that Eden was in the
vicinity Of the Mountains Of the Moon, in
Africa, regarding the Nile rs Pison and the
Niger as Gihon. The vicinity of the city Of
Babylon is still another place where the Gar
den is supposed to have been located Each
of these theories has its advocates but there
is nothing conclusive.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-12-10

1t is a curious fact thatno mere school
system has yet sUCC, eded in making
children speak good English; probably
because this must oe lone chiefly
through the ear. ana So many teachers
either err themselves or do not exert
enough of positive influence to overcome
the slovenly habits the children bring
from home Mr.. Iiowells declares that
many Harvard graduates say 81 don't
know as and though | suppose the
standard there is as high as anywhere,
there is no doubt that this is true. 1t IS
melancholy fact but | have myself
heard Harvard professor say I'VE
was" in his class room, and probably the
best institution in the land is not free
from like blemishes. How many teach
ers of public or private schools can be
guaranteed against saying, in moments
of entire familiarity, 81 done 1t" or
using Il come" as a past tense ; How
many can steer their way with habltual
accuracy between set" and sat
Yet these are not scholastic refine
ments, but matters of goUd-breedlng.
Any person erring in these simple mat
tiers Is like one who eats with his knife
or tits his chair n company; he classes
himself at once among those who have
to be apologIzed for, VINO have to be ac-
cepted after some explanation. And
even where the teacher is unexception-
allie, the intimate society of school OF
college not merely coins slang and keep:
i. in motion, but communicates inele
gancies Of speech from one to another
like measles or the whooping- cough
T. w. Higginson in Harper's Bazaar.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-12-10
Constructing Paper Chimney.

A large factory of Bresau required a
chimney dfty.four feet in height. In
stead Of constructing the chimney with
bricks, as usual, large number of solid
blocks of paper firmly compressed were
made use Of These blocks were placed
carefully one on top of the other and
joined together with special cement,
The chimney is non-inflammable, is very
elastic, and is by the nature Of the ma
terial quite secure from lightning, which
so often plays such sad havoc with the
more ordinary sort OF factory chimney
New York sun.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-12-10
The Greatest Humorist.

viii you pleas state who is regarded the
first English or American humoristf G..
There was one who though he was not
professional humorist, though he was occu-
pied with the most weighty responsibilities
the nation ever imposed on any one man, yet
taught so much by humorous illustration that
we think he deserves to stand at the head of
American humOrists. This was Abraham
Lincoln. Take for example his remark to
Lord Lyons, the British minister at Washing
ton, while Lincoln was president, when
Lord Lyons called at the White House to an
nounce the approaching marriage of the
Prince of Wales Lord Lyons was a bachelor.
With all the dignity of an ambassador of a
great power, he stood before President Lin
coin and announced an event which, in court
circles, was regarded so momentous. Mr..
Lincoln stood listening with gravity becoming
the head Of a great nation, but with twinkle
in his eye, till the end Then in lieu of the
formal response that was expected lie said:
"Lord Lyons, 20 thou and do likewise" A
satire on the antiquated ceremonies of foreign
potcntates-cercmonies that have endured so
long that, rs Macaulay would have expressed
it, their origin is lost in the twilight Of fable,
could not have spoken so forcibly and in SO
condensed form in any other way.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-12-10
FASHIONlETS.

Snowshoe clubs are organizing in northern
Michigan, and 81 800 worth Of flannel uni
forms have been ordered from one tailor
alone. A toboggan slide will also be built at
Marquette.
Monkey skin muffs will be fashionable.
Silver and blue fox are popular furs for
trimming.
The bridegroom at a morning wedding
wears black cloth frock coat, vest to match,
gray trousers and white silk cravat either
plain, repped or figured.
Music boxes, which come under the head Of
luxuries, ure akin to jewelry and silverware,
and therefore ought to be in stock, not only
In city stores, but in towns and villages
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-12-10

| wonder if anybody lives the life he
wants to, and has things happen to him
as he expects or wishes. If the power
of dreaming were taken away life
wouldn't be worth living for. The sum-
NIT of all mems ambition is in dream
land, and it is a wise dispensation of
Providence that they never get there.
However high we climb, there is still
another peak beyond. The humble boot
black, looking up from the shining leather
does not wish he were the swell
who is having his boots cleaned. He
wants to run the stand, and when he
reaches that dignity, he gets his eye on
the cigar store attached and buys that,
only to dream of owning the saloon at
the back. The senator sees the presi-
dents chair in the distance and when he
gets there he looks over toward Wall
street and sees Jay Gould and Hunting
ton away up on higher HILL and when
a man gets ali the money he thinks he
wants he looks across and sees news
paper editor sitting above him and look
ing down upon him. Then he wants 20
run newspaper, arti before ne reaches
the summit of his ambition mes bank
rupt ana got to begin all over again.
San Francisco Chronicle.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-12-10
Catching the Refrain.

There seems to be no trouble about
words or meter, for they can be filled
out or packed in to suit 1t is an agree
able mixture of colored operate music
with the chant thrown in, and makes
pleasing variety for little while. 1t
took me a long time to catch the re-
Trains. For instance, thought it was:
death done laid his coal eye,
Death done laid his coal eye
See hands on me"
That is what the music makes it, but
l found on inquiry it was;
death done laid his cold, icy hands on me"
Bill Arp in Atlantic Constitution.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-12-10
Rhode Islands Declaration.

On May 4, 1916. the Legislature of
Rhode Island passed an act releasing the
inhabitants of that colony from allegi-
ance to Great Britain. 1t was carried
in the upper house by unanimous vote,
and in the house of deputies with only
six dissenting voices out of sixty. The
act was tantamount to a declaration Of
independence. and the establishment Of
a self-constituted republic.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-12-10
The First Cable Message.

What was the first message sent on the Atlantic
cable. 7. +.
The first message transmitted was on the
Atlantic cable of lNJN and was a congratu-
latory message from Queen Victoria to Presi-
den: Buchanan. This cable was failure.
The first message sent on the cable of 1865
was the announcement of the treaty of peace
between Prussia and Austria
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-12-10
TEACHERS
WITH POSITIONS.
COLLEGES

and schools with Professors, Principals, As
sistants ana Tutors-graduatcs from Johns
Hopkins Cornell, Harvard, Yale and almost
every other University and College in Ancri-
ca; also undergraduates of all grades; Gov
ernnesses tor families, and Music and Art
Teachers from the best Colleges and COnser-
Vatories. Institutions with all kinds OF mod
ern furniture ana apparatus ut lowest prices.
Organized by experienced educators. Fac1li-
ties, in many RESPECTS uncqualed by any 9th
er Bureau or school Agency. Patronage from
every quarter of the I. ;. Endorsed in 80
States. Teachers desiring positions apply at
any time; those who have positions but desire
to change the earlier they apply the better,
those who are without positions register at
once. schools in different countries open al
most every month. Additions and changes
in faculties are continually being made.
Many teachers fail to hold positions secured
them in vacations. We have continued calls
for teachers. For II Registration Blank send
stamp to the above address at any office men
toned zone registration sufficient tor all.
References Is to the Presidents character
and reputation rs an educational worker.
Bishop McTycirc, President OF Vanderbilt
University; Rev. Geo. W. Price, ID. D.. Pres
y. {. Y. L., Rev. ". L. Ward, u. D., Pres.
Wards seminary; Hon. W. Il. Bate, Gov
. Tennessee. 1911
Clip this advertisement for future reference.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-12-10
Not Easily Robbed.

1t is said that the only way an express
car on the Pacific roads can be robbed ia
by collision with the messenger. The
cars are lined with boiler iron and pro-
vided with a shotgun and two revolvers,
and the doors so secured that they can
not be opened from without in an hours
time. New York Sun.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-12-10
Black Toilets.

In addition to entirely black toilets richly
embroidered with jet beads, black dresses
trimmed with color are much liked for the
theatre and evening wear. In one handsome
costume black lace is fulled over a gold yell
low, satin slip skirt; the velvet bodice is cut
square and trimmed with a double row of
gold yellow, silk pomponS The sash is black
velvet The black kid gloves are embroid-
cred with gold, and gold thistles and aigrette
are worn in the high dressed hair
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-12-10

The beard is a mask. 1t conceals,
not the features, but the character.
never thoroughly understand a man UNI
til see his chin. 1t is the sole index Of
mental intrepidity or of executive vacil-
lation.-Cor. Brooklyn Eagle.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-12-10
The Darwin Theory.

A Russian physician was lately con-
suited by woman on account of Pc
culiar deformty, consisting of an ex-
tension of the spine which formed a tail
two inches long and half an inch thick,
with two vertebra. Medical Journal
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-12-10
The Name Bnnanarfe

What is the correct spelling of the Bonaparts
name? Is il Buonaparte? History.
The name was Buonaparte, but Napoleon
changed the spelling to accord with the pro-
nunciation, and for facility in writing it,
about ,he time of the commencement of his
career or when he assumed command of the
army of Italy. 1t is now spelled Bonaparte.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-12-10
Foundation of New York CITY.

Can you give me the population of New York
city proper r. c.
The population of New York was estimated
on April l, 1Sed, to be 1,42s,s9S. 1t is be-
lieved to be increasing at the rate of 100 per
week, which would bring it to round ,500,-
600 about the end of next year
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-12-10
Citizenship of Indians.

Is an Indian citizen? TAXPAYER.
An Indian is citizen when born within
the limits of the United States The iuris-
diction does not extend over treaty tribes,
and citizens born in these tribes are not
citizens unless their fathers are.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-12-10

yellow goods. The embroidery on the
edge of the upper skirt and the neck piece
set in at the breast are also yellow. The en-
broidery at the breast is yellow. Blue fan,
with yellow sticks. The full, wide sash is
red. Blue stockings and yellow "Mikado'
slippers. Ordinary paper parasol, whose pre-
yailing Shade is blue.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-12-10
RELIGIONS of the World.

Will you please give the numbers Of people in
the PRINCIPAL religious groupings Of tn" world? T.
The estimate is rs follows: Christians, $685.
OOO. 900: BuddhistS j1jC00. 600; Mohammedan,
POI OOO.U 600: followers of Confu 'us 50 900, 600;
Jews 7O10.OO0
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-12-10

At what fire the greatest value of property
consumed? NJ. l.. Is,
The great London fire in 1866 destroyed
about two-thirds of the city, but we have no
estimate of the value of property. In Mos
COW, in 1872, Slj0.oJO,oOO was swept away
The great fire in Chicago, in 1871, consumed
a valuation of SlG2 100000 The area burned
over i'll Chicago was greater than that, so far
as is known, of any other fire in any city.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-12-10

We have it upon the authority of an
ancient mariner, who knows whereof he
affirms, that the blight of rope is warm
ing rather than nourishing. - Boston
Transcript.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-12-10
FIG. |.

Fig. shows rather a light weight tailor
gown. The skirt falls plain with scant box
plating and slight draping behind. The gown
is of wine coiored vicuna cloth, handsomely
braided in fine black tubular braid.
Fig. is beautiful gown of heliotrope
faced cloih combined with velvet of the same
shade Hat to match Every seam of the
short, close basques is now whaleboned
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-12-10

The season of fancy dress parties for grown
people and children is near at hand III view
of that we have had copies prepared of some
of the dresses that will be popular this season.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-12-10

When was printing first done in the United
States? l..
The first PRINTING press was introduced into
the Colonies in 1929
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-12-10
The Remark of a General.

What general was it who said he was always
ashamed of his troops except when they were
fighting: ID.
James Esten Cooke in his life of Stonewall
jackson attributes the saying to Gen. r. E.
Lee
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-12-10
A FnthoIn.

Notwithstanding that I have SO frequently
heard the term "fatIom" used. ! do not know
how long fathom is. Please inform me. d. B.
A fathom is six feet
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-12-10

The name Of this
figure is simply
"Ciames. Miss
Games steps about
at the party with
a head dress in imi-
tation of a roulette
table, a fan made
of policy tickets, a
bodice ornanented
with cards, and the
points OF her dash
Ing red tunic stud
led with dice. Her
skirt is trimmed
" it h chess and
checker board ;.
ID o wn the right
side of the skirt,
held by gilt cord,
hangs All ornament
made of a billiard
ball, while in front
of the lady's boots,
Upon her neat in
step ANA ankle, APP
pear domino pat
terms. This is a
unique dress. The
cloth to make it,
calico slammed in
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-12-10
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
simple Matters it is Well for One TO
KNOW.

VIII yar ul.asn stcte who w9s the youngest
pre- ,dent', . the Cnited States ever electedf V
Gen u s. Grant was the youngest presi-
dent
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-12-10

Sarah Bernhardt spells the play
wright's name Shakespeare.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-12-10
WHAT SHALL WE WEAR?
TAILOR GOWNS AND COSTUMES
FOR FANCY DRESS.

Miss Games and the Little Japanese Maid.
The Tailor Gown is Becoming Lighter
in Weight and Better Adapted to Its
Purpose.
This week our fashion column shows first
two more handsome Redfern tailor gowns.
They are from original designs specially fur
nished us. Wooden dresses have almost alto
gethtr superseded silk ones for the street.
That change has been brought about by the
tailor gown.
This winter it is better adapted to its pur-
pose than it has been heretofore. Every eff
fort has been made to tighten it in weight.
An approved fashion is to make a single
skirt, plain and scant, with plain band,
pinhed or scalloped at the bottom, and
slight draping behind. The skirt is made
without lining. and in case of firm, heavy
goods the lining is also sometimes left out of
the waist
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-12-10

The next inquire Is e;
The great popult
opera of The Mikai
thing belonging to
japanese dress and
drapery. The jap
anese girls dress
b ere sh wn is
something on the
order of that of
the three little
maids from school.
The hair is drawn
back from tn e
forehead, h capped
up at the crown
of the head, and
ornameltel W i t h .
long pins stuck
through and
through it. Tn e
under petticoat is
of brocaded yellow
goods. The upper
garment is Zig hit
blue. The open,
falling sleeves, of
prodigious length,
are lined with the
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-12-10

the game patterns, can be usually had
ready prepared. If not, the patterns can be
sewed upon plain goods; silk or cotton. The
middle of the skirt is yellow, the bottom
piece red, sleeves and plastron, white muslin.
The next figure is called the Japanese maid.
The great popularity of the light comic
opera of THE Mikado" has popularized every
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-03-17
March 8, 1886.
BANK.

We have a good school here. Mr..
Robert Porter and Miss Helen NJ.
Lord are the teachers. Our school
closes the 23d of April. There are
two societies here; the literary is
composed of young men, and the
Evening Star the young ladies.
The Evening Star was just organ
lied three weeks ago. The question
for last night was, "ResOlved, that
Young ladies should not keep com.
pany with young men who drink. F"
Affirmative, Flora Beeson and Ger.
trude Kerr; Negative, Florence
Clemens and Belle ID. Justice. The
president gave it to the affirmative,
The question for next night is IRE
solved, that the sexes should not be
educated separate" Affirmative,
Ida w. Mullendor and Rachel E.
Davis; Negative, Flora BeesOn and
Florence Clemens.
Rev. Mr.. earns breaches at the
church Thursday night.
Mr.. d. w. TrOtter has moved into
his new residence and gave a social
last Friday night.
Mrs. MOllie COwan is visiting her
friends in Sewer county.
IA twelve year old school GIRL
RADIE.
March 8, 1886.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-03-17
DOUGLAS, MICHIGAN.
MEssRs. EDITORS:

MESSRS. EDITORS:
Would you permit me as former
resident OF BlOunt county to occupy
q short space in your most inter-
esting and intelligent sheet. l re-
ceived my first as . specimen copy
a few days ago and was pleased to
learn that Maryville and Blount
county was IN quite a fl0urishing
condition.
Since l left East Tennessee a few
years ago-in my bOyhOod days-I
have spent a good part of my time
in travelling, first In the southern
and western states. In March, 1881 y,
experienced the effective change
of climate, from the green swamps
of Florida and Louisiana to the icy
streets and snowy plains Of Him
OILS and Michigan. I have finally
decided to make my future home in
this pleasant village, Douglas,
Michigan, near the beach of lake
Michigan, surrounded by extensive
fruit farms which no doubt excel
the world in producing both guam
tity and quality of fruits of various
kinds. AS / spend my time during
navigable season sailing, will in a
short time board my boat and pillow
the rough and stormy waters of
lake Michigan and Green Bay till
the cold and autumnal winds COM
pei US to seek a resting harbOr for
the winter days.
I have met quite number of citi.
zens of this place who were at Ma
ryville and Knoxville during the
late war; some of them are much
pleased to read the article in your
paper giving a history of the late
war, and the country where they
have fought so bravely and shed
blood for the good of the country,
and ofwhich they often inquire Of
me, but cannot give them any in
formation about that country
during the war, for I was then two
young.
l will try to increase the subscrip-
ton list to the TIMES by asking
those men to take the paper, which
will give them news of the country
in which they are much interested.
If this letter is accepted in your
columns you will hear from me
again. I extend my love and
respects to my numerous friends
and relatives of the sweet sunny
south, and best wishes to all who
read the TIMES.
Respectfully,
JAMES M. ANDERSON.
March 2, 1886.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-03-17
SEATON.

Mrs. w. G. Lane has been indis-
posed for some days past.
Mr.. w. G. Lane has sold his stock
of goods at Seaton to NuchOls, Bros.
and is going to Clover Hill where
he expects to continue selling goods.
We think he will be sadly missed
in the community.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Walker, of
Miller's Cove is visiting friends at
this place.
Mr.. John Miller, ST., Of Melrose,
is very ill.
Some of the bOarders have left
the Slipup hotel and gone to Mel
rose.
Mr.. A. A. Coulter, ST., has smiles
1T is q BOY.
Mr.. W. b. Williams also has little
smi!es-its a girl.
Rev. !. B. +. Brickey preached
Mrs. Elizabeth Lanes funeral on
Sunday, 14th inst, at 101a a. m.
Mr.. Thomas Millsaps still makes
his weekly visits to James loves,
of Slipup. The correspondent Of
Flag Branch has leaped the bounds
of reason again and Is gathering
his items from Seaton.
Tuesday, 10th ult., there was a
young crow captured near Mount
NebO hotel that was perfectly white
and weighed 8 or 10pounds. 1t was
the offspring of "Jim Crow"
We are glad to know that the
Republicans have put forth such
men as Edmondson and Cunning.
ham. If we are to have our offices
filled by Republicans let them be
such as the above named gentle.
men.
Success to the TIMES.
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