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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-12-17
FOR SALE.

Fifty thousand feet fence boards IL feet
long, ) and inches wide and II inches
thick; 100000 feet good spruce single; also
50,00o feet good spruce boards, planned. In
quire of HENRY SMITH,
81 1T Bread Loaf Inn.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-12-17
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
From the Chicago Tribune.

Iincoln'S old law partner. VIM. H..
llcrndon, is in the city for a few days.
He was seen yesterday at the rooms of
the "Lincoln Memorial Collection" en-
tertaining several interested liStncrS with
"reminiscences of the great man during
his career Il, an Illinois attorney.
"le,." said Mr.. lIerndon. Il could
always tell when Lincoln was i'm good
humor or not by observing him a. he en-
tered the office at 9 or 2 80 in the morn
ing. If everything was serene and pleas
ant he would take seat in one of our
wooden chairs, throw his feet over the
stove, and begin telling yarns. He would
keep this up until dinner time, and very
little work would be done through the
forenoon. If, on the other hand. matters
had not been As pleasant aS they might,
he would drop into the Office in a quiet,
unObtrusiye way, and, after taking seat,
would proceed to make his breakfast on
crackers and cheese. Sometimes his de-
preston would wear of in an hour or so
anu ms S'iihi' NuhNillli ulopoSllioH WAS
sert itself. lie was not great student.
He was what is called case lawyer.
Given a case he would first famliarize
himself with all the facts and then look
up the reports containing similar adjudi-
Gated cases. He wa sympathetic at all
times, and never bitter or abusive.
"We had an odd way of keeping our
accounts. We never kept any books,
but when we were paid fee would sim
ply divide it. When Lincoln was out on
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-12-17
700 ACRES
NOTICE.

FOR SALk-One yoke OF oxen, eight cows
and young cattle. Also large quantity o
HAY.
r.. y. sTEARNs.
Lincoln, VT, Nov. Is, 1886, 47-u
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-12-17
THE LATEST News.

Is that all who have tried Laws Blulng find
II far superior to indigo nj less expense. II is
used for bluing clothes and for bleaching new
or ola goods to snowy white. Also, for col.
nrlng rag carpets ii Is uncqualled, and rs an
INK II makes one quart which flows equal to
the best writing fluid.
g5For sale by Bcckwith 4 Co. Bond Bros and
Benedict Bird. 'T4 %
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-12-17
Seven Fcr Cont
GUARANTEED MORTGAGES
Tho Farmers 4 Loan and T.... COMPANY


Can be had upon application to
Judge Lyman f.. Knapp, Middlcbury,
First National Bank, Montpelier,
G.. :, Dowlry, Cashier Vermont National
Bank, BrattlcbOrO,
&; X. Bottum, Cashier Baxter NATL Bank,
Rutland,
F. r Briggs, Cashier First National Bank,
Brandon,
r. IL Iladley, Cashier National Bank OF Bel
lows Fails,
Andrew Ross, Cashier National Bank OF
Ncrgenncs
Boston ONCE 81 Dcvon~hire street and 20
Water street il-n3
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-12-17
Farm for Sale

THE Farm in the southeast part
of the town of Shoreham, Of late
the nome place of William G.. Will
son. deceased, is offered for sale
This farm is supposed to contain
147 acres, consisting of meadow,
pasturag and wood land, in dcsira-
BILE proportion. The dwelling
house has lately been thoroughly
repaired and modernized; and is
neat, convenient. comfortable and
commodious. The out buildings,
though not new, are in fair condi-
ton, and entirely ample for the
wants of the farm. The farm is
well fenced, and has upon it a
young, thrifty and bearing orchar |.
This is a fine opportunity for any
one desiring a good home and a
farm with more desirable and fewer
Objectionable features, than the av-
erage of farms. If desired, easy
terms of payment will be granted.
For price and other particulars, in
quire on the premises, of
Mrs. ELIZA WILSON.
Or of f. J. ORMSBEE, Brandon.
shoreham, VT, Jan. 20, lSS6. SIT
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-12-17
Chlrade.

My first is what yours doing now,
My second is procured from stone;
Before my whole you often stand
But lAOst!y W. III yJd a.. aloAe
the answer to this is a lool.in.
ISIS.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-12-17

nT n 1elds are scarce. but those who WRIT 10
HuI | Stinson Co Portland. hsne will receive
Ir1II | free full Information about work which
"IIIII they do. and live At home that will pay
" " ILL them from g. To S25 per day Some have
earn ~ 81 IN day Either young old Capital
not iequired You started free Those who once
are absolutely OF snug liule fortunes All is
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-12-17
a q a r. D.

To all who are suffering from the errors and
lndlscretions of youth, nervous weakness, early
decay loss Of manhood. &c, will send a recipe
that VIII cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great
remedy was discovered by missionary In South
America Send a selfaddressed envelope to the
hEV. JOSEPH T. ISMAN. Station d, NeD York Citv
National Republican., 1886-09-14
a Boy on % Mans Errand.

Nh Hem seems to have sent boy on
man's errand, and the Maynower's owner
reversed the process. 1t is not very graft
flying to be told, upon the authority OF the
New York HCrdid, that, in the opinion OF
the best-informed men on yachting matters,
the Galatea Is only second.class boat.
One gentleman then gives her record which,
II correct, shows that she is very, very
second.class boat. The owner OF the yacht
is described first. "IIeis splendid fellow,
and we like him, but his yacht is not
racing craft. She is good enough for cruis-
ing in, and when he rigs her as yawl she
will make a comfortable boat for sailing
about the Mediterranean, or, for that mat
ter, anywhere else Mr.. Henn's fancy may
lead him. But tell you emphatlcally that
the Galatea is not racer.n As II this were
not sufficiently damning with faint praise,
the speaker is wicked enough to prove his
statement: "Just look at the Galatea's
record" he said, "and no sensible man can
come TO any other conclusion. She was
launched in the spring OF 1885, and was
entered in several regattas that year. She
sailed several matches, too, this season, aud
with what result? All she won was one
second prize, and unless she improves with
age don't think she has much chance
Of winning another"
1t is surprising that the managers Of the
race did not find out all this before the
match was made, but under the circum-
stances 1t is natural enough that the New
York Yacht Club should now conclude to
decline the challenge, hereafter, of any
boat whose record as racer is not of the
first class. 1t Is deplorable waste Of
force to EeId man on boys erraud.
National Republican., 1886-09-14
Advanced Earthquake and Weather
Prediction.

Our weather and volcanic expert, Mr..
Capen, seems to take the current events
go startling and absorbing to the public
in a very quiet way. Amateur scientists
ard enthusiastic theorists in their com
mendable quest for knowledge, every
where on the alert, are probing every posi-
bic avenue Of light except that which,
somehow or another, has amassod su1i-
Client solid information to constitute re-
liable basis for actual prediction. Wiggins
aillrms change In the center Of gravity
ard poise Of the earth, and McGee has
already convinced the world that belt OF
our coast has actually slid seaward, one
Of which theories must have inev-
itubly changed the longitudinal relations to
the pole star Of every place on the globe;
the other, that Of every place on the slide;
both OF which could be settled in twenty
four hours by few astronomical observa-
tions, either by our efficient coast or geo.
logical survey. Gen. Hazen, too, every
dollar Of whose plethoric appropriation was
so rigidly set apart to some special object
that nothing could be used to test the value
Of Mr., Capen's method Of advanced weather
predictlon-hesitate not, but hastens to
send q supernumerary at considerable ex-
pense to look up matter that belongs ex-
clusiyely to geology, aud is wholly ex-
traneous from the signal service an1 the
weather. In such crisis every thoughtful
man forms his theory, and It is right and
commendable to do so. While all this is
going on our expert quietly, yet as con-
ndently, proceeds as when, in 1871, he
predicted an eruption Of Nesuvlus,
Prof. Palmeri TO the contrary notwith-
standing. He again announces and defines
the next earthquake period, affirming II to
be more severe than that just passed, aud,
indeed, the most intense and concentrated
that he has ever computed. He earnestly
maintains that no step in actual rebuilding
should be taken In Charleston till after the
next period further than to construct, as
expeditiously as possible, strong-framed
wooden buildings for protection from
storms and cold.
National Republican., 1886-09-14
The Rebuilding of Charleston.

Charleston will be rebuilt So much is
assured. To him who may ask where the
assurance is, we answer that It is found in
the facts Of our history, in the character OF
the American people, in the sturdy pluck
Of the citizens Of Charleston, and In the
geographical and commercial logic Of the
situation. The city has been damaged, not
destroyed. Almost everything that made
Charleston what she was two weeks ago Is
unmpaired by the recent disaster. Her
magnificent facilities for commerce, her
trade Notwithstanding to all parts
Of the civilized world, her energy, and all
the numbeiless and indestructiblo elements
Of growth are there as actually and poten-
TALLY as ever.
The work Of restoration will involve q
large xpenditure-several mlllions-for
labor and material. Many buildings yet
standing must be demolished because they
are insecure. Few OF the local business
men have ready money to meet the emerg-
ency. But there Is an abundance OF unem-
ployed capital In the United States, and
good deal Of It must find investment In
this great enterprise.
Charleston is not a mendicant. She nc
cepts relief for present distress, as any
other proud aud self.respectng community
would do under like conditions, but she
does not ask or hope that the hand OF
charity will rebuild her shattered stores aud
houses.
A loan, by capitalists in all parts OF the
country, at low interest and on good secur-
fly, is one Of the means proposed. There
Is not a large city In any OF tue northern
states which has not more money now lying
idle than would suffice for the necessities
of this occasion. There should be no great
difficulty or delay in making such business
arrangements as will transfer part of this
idle money to locality where Its bone1cent
activity is demanded by every interest,
local and general.
When fire devastated Chicago her citizens
were permitted, by act Of Congress, to i'm.
port all kinds OF material employed in
building free Of duty. This was not merely
u temporary benefit, for It's good effects
have been apparent every year siuce the
passage Of the act. 1t gave importing a
strong impetus and made Chicago, although
az iiISiiO SiVyi OuS VI tuc BIcuG CtuJeTS VI
foreign commerce.
What was so helpful to Chicago could
not fail to he equally beneficial to Charles
ton. If Congress were In session now we
have no doubt that a bill would be passed
at once permitting that city to import ma
terial for building free of cost. When Con-
gress meets, few weeks hence, such bill
ought to be passed.
Meantime the work of reconstruction, al
ready begun in earnest, will be pushed with
energy. The good wishes of the whole
country will tend to smooth the path by
which capital will find It's way from many
localities to the place where It Is now most
urgently needed. AS Portland, Boston, and
Chicago, successfully swept with a bosom
of flame, were successfully rebuilt in better
than original shape, so Charleston, having
survived the earthquakes shock, will start
again on new and better era.
National Republican., 1886-09-14
PERSONALITIES.

Miss VAN VEcHTEN, of Albany, IL in Paris.
wHITELAw REID has returned to New York
from Milbrae, Cal.
Mr.. ALEXANDER BLISS, of this city, Is the
guest of Mr.. Bancroft, at Newport.
GAIT. HAssLER, appointment clerk of the In
terror Department, is back from his trip.
Col. JAMESON, superintendent of the rail-
way mail service, has returned to the city.
II, X. CRALLE returned to the Eb5Itt House
last night from trip to the White mountains,
THE health OF Scna or Pike, of New Hlmp-
shire, has improved considerably since last
spring.
POSTMASTER GENERAL Villas is quoted as
saying that President Cleveland has promised
to make visit west with him next fall.
THERE Is a report that the President will re.
turn the last of this week, but the officials at
the white house have no information on the
subject
Mr.. Henry C. BuRoII, the popular chIerclerk
at the Ebbltt House, is again at his post of
duty feeling much better for his visit TO the
mountains.
SENATOR MORGAN, of Alabama, is In tho city.
His family is now at Clifton Springs, N. Y. Ills
daughter has been dangerously III, but is n)w
much better.
DIR. s. H. WATTS was, on Saturday afternoon,
attacked by vertigo. He is attended by d.. s.
J.. Cook, who has ordered absolute rest from
his practice for several days.
GIN. f. A. STARRING and wife, who have
purchased the handsome residence corn lr Of
Fifteenth street and Massachusetts avenue for
their future home, arrived IN this city yester.
day from an extended European tour.
-
armed among the indians In his vicinity; Is
appealed to by them when disputes arise, aud
could command the lives of hundreds of va
rious tribes did he need them. It Is worth
something to bo honest-cyen with Iudllns.
EX-ATIoRHEY GENERAL GEORGE II. WILLIAMS
isrow practielng law In Portland, Orcg Years
ago Mr., Williams bought large tract of real
estate In what was then the suburbs Of Port
land, II is now improving in vlluo SO con-
sunlly that its owner win soon be very
wealthy man,
National Republican., 1886-09-14
THE DIME MUSEUM.
Rotation in Congress n Grave Mistake.
Harrisburg independent

II more able, experienced, and trust
worthy men who have proven their quail
ties In these respects were elected TO the
lower house OF Congress 1t would make
that branch the strongest and most COM
manding law.making power in the world.
AS II is, II contains too many green men at
the beginning OF each Congress, who when
they have reached degree OF training to
fit them for practical service are set aside
to make room for more green men to pass
through the same ordeal In this way i'm.
portant interests are made to suffer and
people who should be known to the coun-
try through the acts and words of able rep
resentatlyes are kept In the background
merely that party workers may be re-.
warded and the fruits Of victory made to go
around among hungry Office hunters as
often as possible. 1t is a grave mistake,
which the people need to correct to assure
their interests q better representation In the
national councils.
National Republican., 1886-09-14

THE Philadelphia Press thinks that no.
body had occasion for surprise on learning
from London that Minister Phelps was un-
willing to receive English contributions for
the earthquake sufferers, or that a sharp re-
buke from Secretary Bayard was necessary
to persuade him to do so. The Press eX-
plains that Mr. Phelps "lives in an overly
refined, attenuated atmosphere, which gives
10 money and those in distress for what
money will buy u repulsve yulgarity, from
which his sensitive soul shrlnks In dread
and disgust. Such a man has, of course, a
certain value as a freak, but 1t does not ap.
pear that he is indispensable to the dIplo-
matte service Of his native land,n We think
it can be truthfully said, In behalf Of Mr..
Phelps, that he is an eminently acceptable
minister TO those elements in London to
which our Democratic statesmen are most
inclined to cater.
National Republican., 1886-09-14

On and after Sunday, June %, express trains
on West Shore Railroad will run to and from
the. Jersey City station OF the Pennsylvania
Railroad, making close connections with fast
trains to and from Philadelphia.
CATSKILL MOUNTAIN EXPRESS-Leave
jersey City Station $40 a. m, Arrive Hoto
kuaterskilI, via Kingston, 2:l2 p M; Gran
Hotel, l45 p. IN. Phnnicia 1855 p M; Cats
kill Village, 1880 p. m; MI. House Station
l:25 p. m; Paleuville, LEO p. m. Stugesf)r
Mountain House from Mt. House Station. ant
from Palenyiilc to Hotel Kaaterskill.
SARATOGA AND CATSKILL MT. EXPRESS
Leave jersey City Station ll:l7a. m. Arrive
Hotel KaateHkill, via Kingston, 4A3 p. NJ;
Grand Hotel, 4:25 p. IN. ;,Phmnicla, $3.50 p. IN. /;
Catskill Village, $40 p. m; Mt House Station,
400 p. M; Palenville, ADS p. m. Stages for
Mountain House from Mt, House Station, and
from Palenville to Hotel Kaatersklll. Arrive
Saratoga $50 p., m. Caldwell, Lake George
$40 p. m. Parlor cars for Hotel Kaaterskill.
Grand Hotel Station, and Saratoga,
Leave jersey City Station at $3.50 p. IN. Ar
rive Hotel Kaaterskill, via Kingston, 0 p. M;
Grand Hotel, SI2 p. M; Ph@nicla, 7:is p. m. |;
Catskill Village, 70S p. m. Mt. House Station,
500 p. m; Palenville, sos p. N. Stages from
Mt. House Station for Mountain House, and
from Palenville to Hotel Kaaterskill. Arrive
Saratoga 900 p. m. Parlor cars for Hotel
Knaterkill, Grand Hotel Station, and Sara
toga.
Purchase single or excursion tickets at Penn.
sylyania Railroad offices and connect In tho
Jersey City Station for all Northern resorts by
West Shore Railroad: Baggage checked
through. HENRY MoNETT
General Passenger Agent New York.
National Republican., 1886-09-14

RErErRISG TO the remark of contempo-
Tary that "the President could not be ex-
pected to contribute the public funds for
the relief of Charleston" the Plttsburg
Dispatch says;
That is true enough; but still II Is b be
wished that the government had head in
Washington Of vlgOr enough to prevent the
War DEPARTMENT from sending seyenty-hye
tents to house IN unsheltcred population OF
5000 people, and perhaps If the President has
been directing active efforts to aid the Chlrles.
tOniaus, cur minister at London wOuld have
had more sense than to advise against accept
ing aid proHered By the mayor OF London,
We cannot blame the President for being on
his vacation when the earthquake occurred;
and it Is pleasant 10 know that according 10
the report Secretary Buyari promptly mega
tiyed Mt lhclp,s Gratutous and incompra.
heusiblc advice. Hut, nevertheless, Il Is In.
possible TO help feeling that the admlni,tra.
tion has not particularly CoYcr!d Itself wllh
glory in this matter
The feeling so frankly stated by the Dis.
patcL-which paper, by the way, Is one OF
the firost of "indeucadeut" Journals Is
The average sentiment Of the American p.o.
pie. The administration has made a lamen.
table failure In great emergency,
National Republican., 1886-09-14

ar.y unusual privilege by proscriptlve rights
I'm such cases as this"-the Onward-'must
not only be frowned down, but stopped at
once. And that is just what VIC propose to
do, and we know what we are doing, and
have England to back us up" OF course
the entire civilized world knows that this
sort Of international dry rot is only vara-
tion of the Tooley street tailors or Cana
dian edition of Editor Cuttings patriotism.
National Republican., 1886-09-14

FRANK HuRD is thinking OF again contesting
for his old seat in Congress, Democrats down
this way would welcome the return of such m
eloquent and able man to the House, where he
was long the most brilliant man on the Demo-
cratic side.-AaJHStd (Gd.l Ncws.
Undoubtedly Mr.. lIuri is an eloquent
orator, and even his political opponents
give him credit for sincerity in the advocacy
Of free trade, though they do not regard the
maintenance Of such views IS indicating
great mental capacity or thorough research.
But Mr. llurd did himself an almost fatal
wrong when he tried to get into the forty
ninth Congress without the formality of an
election.
National Republican., 1886-09-14
DIR. and Mrs. BigeIow's Golden We'd
dino

Last night DR.. and Mrs. ]. R. Bigelow, of
No. 03l g street, very handsomely enter
tained large number of their friends, the
occasion being the flftieth anniversary OF
their marriage. Rev. DR.. Faunce, Of the L
Street Baptist Church, made very appro-
pirate address, which was responded to by
DR.. Bigelow. DIR. and Mrs. Bigelow were
the recipients Of very handsome presents.
Hon. A. NJ. Clapp presented the presents
from the L Street Baptist Church, with
timely remarks. Mr.. Stock read an address
prepared by the clerks In the pension Office
and presented the beautiful gifts sent by
them as their testimonial to the worthy aud
honored couple. Two gentlemen were
present who were at the wedding fifty years
ago, which took place in Massachusetts.
Deputy Commissioner Mclean, Of the PEN
sion office, was also present to present his
regards. The NATIONAL REPUBLICAN begs
to acknowledge the receipt Of an invitation
to attend, and tenders DR.. and Mrs. Blge-
low Its wishes for their continued happiness
and prosperity and many long years yet to
National Republican., 1886-09-14

= IN such petty affairs as the v6toing OF
private PENSION bills the administration was
prompt and energetic, putting in extra
time and adding some rare dashes Of wit to
make up good measure. But when n sud
den convulsion of nature wrecked city,
plunging its inhabitants into fearful dis.
tress, the administration achieved an ab.
solute failure-failed to send such relief as
the occasion demanded, such relief as the
heart and voice of universal humanity die
fatpd
National Republican., 1886-09-14

THE Atlanta Constitution states that the
investment by John IL. Inman and his as
tociates in Birmingham coal aud iron prop.
critics involves $40OO,OO0, and will result
in not only the erection OF five new fur
naces and the opening of three new mines,
but In developments not yet outlined. Free
trade is not popular In that region,
National Republican., 1886-09-14

THE New York Democrats feel that they
have a sure thing on the presidential nomi-
nation OF their party "for years and years"
10 come. "Cleveland again in 'sS, IIill In
'92" Is the programme now in process of
incubation by some of Mr. Cleveland s sup.
pOrtprg
National Republican., 1886-09-14

"I.lEUT. WILLIAM MEMORY, Of Arctic
fame" is the way great New York news
paper refers to the commanding officer of
tho U. s. s. Despatch "Arctic fame"
ought to be cool enough to prevent rapid
decomposition Of a heros name.
National Republican., 1886-09-14
THE fidelity of the administration to the

THE fidelity of the administration to the
interests Of Wall street is urged upon the
business men Of New York by the star of
that city us q reason why they should sup,
port Democratic candidates this year. The
star, 1t will be remembered, is the Prcsi-
dents only metropolitan organ. This sort
Of talk may have good effect in Gotham,
but in many Of the western and southern
states it will be as soothing to the Demo.
cratic masses as q red flag is to herd OF
bulls,
National Republican., 1886-09-14
A nEvnLIrInN In ZINE MAKGNn

DIR. W. L. Wertembaker. the well. known
resident of South Washington. has invented
and patented process by which the corncob
is converted into peerless kindling prepGra
tiOn. II Is now In universal use in the west
and northwest, 1t Is indorsed bv Henry
Ward Bcecher, DIR. TalmNge, John 4. Given.
cock breakfast of coffee, steak, and eggs,
or will start coal fire. Ifhe does not keep IL,
your grocer may get these kindlings from John
=. Given, the Washington agent, Tenth street,
between ID and l. northwest
National Republican., 1886-09-14

IT isn't any fault Of the Galatea, but the
'blarsted weather. that keeps the cup on
this side OF the ocean.
National Republican., 1886-09-14

THE business boom is growing, but 1t
win not permit itself to get in the way of
apybody's presidential boom.
National Republican., 1886-09-14

THE Savannah NcUs finds It impossible
TO think of the mail service in that part Of
the south "without a feeling Of indignation
and without wondering whether the time
will not come soon when 1t will be man
aged on something like business principles
and with Just n little regard for the rights
of the people," The Nc,eg is not q "Re-
publican calumniator," but - Democratic
journal Of good rcpute in the panty.
National Republican., 1886-09-14

The cheerful countenances OF merchants
not less than the increasing throngs Of Gus
toners in most of the stores attest tue re-
yival Of trade.