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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-09-24
SHE WAS BRIDGING THE CHASM.

Nllle we were tramping over the
battleiields around Marietta. Ga. the
young man from Connecticut grew sweet
on the pretty daughter of the widow
with whom we boarded. 1t was love at
first sight, and they went in heavy. Our
guide had been an old reb soldier. and
when he saw how things were going
winked the Girl to seat on the wash
bench behind the house aud said: "Now.
Lucy this ere orter stop" "What ere:
I'm love with that Teller" "Haint | "A
right" NO, gal. Men your father
sarved in the ranks together. We fit
them lanks together. and together we
cum home, calierlatn' to hate 'em as
long As we lived. 'Twouldn't be right
fur you to 90 back on your dad that
way. Jim Skuce." she REPLIED as she
stood up to wave her arm. "mebbe YOU
never heard nothin' bout bridgin the
bloody chasm and shakn' hands across
the last ditch. | know pap was "A fighter,
but after he'd been home a year or two
long came lank one day looking for
land. He had bottle o whisky. and he
and pap sat down on this very bench and
fit them old fights over until both got
drunk and fell in a heap. When they
woke up they began to shake and bridge,
and they kept it up till the Iank hurrahed
for Gineral Lee and pap hollered for
Gineral Grant. Now you shut. If YOU
don't want to bridge you can stub around
with your nose stuck up and your knees
out to the weather. but don't you 90 to
interfern' with me. Dad bridged, mans
bridged, and I'm going to climb out of
the last ditch and hustle for Yankee
| left Detroit Free Press.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-09-24

"But the Being" said Nekayah, "whom
| fear to name, the Being which made the
soul, can destroy it."
"He surely can destroy it," answered
Imlac, "since, however unperishable, it
receives from superior nature its power
of duration. That it will not perish by
any inherent cause of decay, or principle
of corruption, may be shown by philosO-
ply; but philosophy can tell no more.
That it will not be annifilated by him
that made it, we must humbly learn
from higher authority" The whole as
sembly stood while silent and collected.
"Lct us return" said Rasselas, "from
this scene of mortality. How gloomy
would be these mansions of the dead to
him who did not know that he should
never die, that what now acts shall con-
tnue its agency, and what now thinks
shall think on forever. Those that lie
here stretched before US. the wise and
the powerful of ancient times, warn us
to remember the shortness of our present
state; they were, perhaps, snatched away
while they were busy like us in the choice
of life
$40 me-" said the princess, "the choice
of life is become less important; | hope
hereafter to think only on the choice of
eternity"
They then fastened out of the cavern-
and under the protection of their guard
returned to Cairo.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-09-24
= Q F E
TWO FARMS
f Q r S A L E.

Two Very Desirably Located
Farms, both with splendid build
1ngs, all slate roofs, one of $50 acres,
situated near Depot, Post Office, Store.
&C.. West Salisbury, and formerly known
as the MesSer or Cutting farm. mostly
Otter Creek interval buildings and
fences all made new or repaired as good
as new within last four years. The other
small farm of from 80 to GO acres,
known as the Emelius Bump farm; splen-
did BUILDINGS: these also have been
slated and repaired within the last four
years; one-half mile from depot. post
office and store. blacksmith shop. etc.
Also a FINE STORE BUILDING. 4Ox
80, opposite depot, with platform to
side track; recently repaired, with slate
roof; splendid house over store for
family to live, with cistern and drains,
so do not have to 90 down stairs for
anything.
This property is all for sale upon the
most liberal terms and prices.
Address or call at home farm by depot
and see subscriber.
E. G.. DYER,
30 West Salisbury, VT.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-09-24
THE MAD RUSH OF LIFE,
From the Atlantic Constitution. (

Let us look into the matter little.
The Medical and Surgical Reporters
comparative analysis of the mortality
statistics of the United States. France.
England and Ireland will give Us food
for thought. The average duration of
life in this country is less than twenty
years. Fully one-half of our people die
before they have completed their twen-
tieth year The heaviest rate is among
the children, 10 per cent of whom die
before the age of five. Out of 100 Amer
leans only y pass the age of 80, and only
four out of 100 reach the age of So Now,
it is not so in England. We lose II per
cent of our population between the ages
of five and 20, while in England the death
rate between those age is only eight per
cent. We lose twenty-four per cent of
our population between the ages of 20
and 30. England loses only u per cent
between the ages of 20 and %. England.
therefore, can show proportionately as
many persons who reach the age of - as
we can show attaining the age of 20. In
France Is people out of 100 reach the are
of 90, as against our %. Only 10 per
cent of our people reach three score and
ten, While % per cent of the French sur
vive that limit Take Ireland. We lose
half our population by the age of 20. The
Irish only part with 80 per cent. Almost
one-half Of their deaths are persons over
*
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-09-24

but instead of delivering it at once, be-
gan in this way
"'Who is there in your family by the
name of jackson? Hev We got anybody
by that name?
"'Ies, was the reply.
"'Must be a cousin, guess
"'Yes.'
oval. did Jane -- marry JacksonT
"'Ges.'
"'Wal, one of them Jacksons is dead !;
you can read what it says, handing over
the message.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-09-24

box Of pills. Find out
about them, and you
will always be thank
full. One pill a dose.
Parsons'Pills contain
nothing harmful, are
easy to take, and
nauaa no inconven-
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-09-24

When Baby was sick, eve gave her Castorh,
When she WAS a Child she cried for CastOia,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castqia,
When she had Children, she gave them Casoria,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-09-24
Farm for Sale

THE Farm in the southeast part
of the town of Shoreham, of late
the home place of William G. Will
son, deceased, is offered for sale
This farm is supposed to contain
l47 acres, consisting of meadow,
pasturag and woodland, in desira
Bile proportion. The dwelling
house has lately been thoroughly
repaired and undermined; 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 l.
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 E. j. ORMSBEE, Brandon.
Shoreham, VT Jan. 20, 1856. SIT
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-09-24

These pills we're wonderful discovery. No others lii
or relieve all manner of disease. The information
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-09-24
CURES ALI. HUMORS,
CCNSSjNP

yhich Is ScrOfulOus Disease OF the
Lungs, Is promptly and certainly arrested
and cured by this God-niven remedy, il token
From its wonderful power over this terribly
fatal disease, whom fIst Offering this now cell
ebrated remedy to tho public, DR.. ,PIERcR
sumption Cure" but abandoned that mime
MS too limited for II medicine which, from its
wonderful combination of tonic or strengthen
ing, Alternative or NlOOd-c "ansing, anti bilious
pectoral AMI nutritvo pr"oorties, 10 uneQusled,
not only as II RENE! fo' consumption of the
lungs, but for all
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-04-22
The Sage.

COnnOr, the indefinite article from the
tlatulent district, ascends niche in
fame at every meeting of the Council.
His dOuble-shufiled variousness.in voting
stupefies even his willy monitor.
At the last meeting he was prefixed to
Alderman Mackey's special committee,
but the distinguished Statesman
wouldn't act where only straight water
was in question. Perhaps he wanted
something more spirited.
On motion to suspend the rules and
appropriate $3.50 for improvements in
his (?) ward, he voted emphati0ally,
mo" This accOrds with his efforts to
induce property owners not to build
sidewalks when ordered to do so by the
City Council, though his royal nibs
voted for them to do so. Like the COM
position of tamales, the Sage of Bean
vile seems to be dOubtfully composed.
True, genius is sometimes erratic, and
perhaps we fail to comprehend his COM
prehensiveness. or the comprehension
of his comprehensibility. No telling
At any rate he needs looking after, as he
might get away. SAN PEDRO.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-04-22
Not On the Regular Programme.

Upon learning of the withdrawal of
Mr.. William Simms as one Of the propri-
etors Of the Fashion Theatre, the en-
ployes and performers started at once,
among themselves, subscription list,
headed by Miss Nora Taylor, proprie-
tress of the theatrical boarding-hous
for the purpose Of presenting him some
token of their esteem and friendship.
The jewelry store of Messrs. Bell & Bros.
supplied the trophy, which consisted of a
very handsome gentleman's toilet and
jewel case and a gentleman's smoking
stand, both Of them silver and beautiful
designs. About 1890 O'Clock last night
Mr.. Simms was sent for, and Stage Man
ager McGraw, in a very neat speech,
made the presentation on behalf of the
performers and employees, speaking in
friend and benefactor, and that as q
young manager in the profession he had
done more to elevate the standard of the
variety stage than any other theatrical
manager in the whole country, and that
during his professional career of about
IL years, playing In almost every State
in the Union, he had never yet met with
man in the profession who was as strict
in his demands upon performers to do
their duty, and at the same time COM
manded their esteem and friendship.
Mr.. McGraw almost broke down In
speech at this point, and many of the
young ladies shed tears.
Mr.. Simms stepped upon the stage and
received his present, and in a most feel
ing manner expressed himself as ex-
tremely grateful. and would always
carry with him the kindest feelings for
his late employees and co-Iaborers In the
business, and felt highly fsttered at the
very complimentary remarks Of Mr.. Nc
Graw. as well the kindly appreciation
Of his efforts at the hands Of the patrons
and employees of the Fashion.
The usual popping Of champagne fol-
lowed and the show rolled on as usual.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-04-22
Arkansas Pass Notes

j. b. Elwood, paymaster, went down
the road on Tuesday, paying of the en-
ployes clear to the end of the track, and
completed the same yesterday evening
by paying of the yard hands at the de-
pot here.
Mr.. Baker, superintendent of the
bridge and building department, has
proceeded to the new town Of Kennedy
with force of mechanics and laborers
to put up new depot there, and from
what we have seen Of the plans 1t will be
daisy.
The splendid bridge which is being
put up by the Hopkins Bridge Company
over the San Antonio river below Flores
vile, will be finished to-day or to-mor-
row, and is pronounced by experts to be
one Of the best in the State.
The rouRd-house here is now finished
and is ready for occupancy, and the next
thing in order will be machine shops,
which will be commenced in a very short
time,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-04-22
A Story of Andrew jackson.

Colonel A. l.. Blackman, OF Kentucky,
told me to-day story of Andrew Jack
son, which he heard in Pennsylvania
last summer at a resort where he was
staying. 1t seems that there formerly
lived In that vicinity an odd character
who was known as ANDREW Mason,
millUright." He was as eccentric In
his opinions as he was fearless in their
expression. There came along by his
place in 1907 a numbering coach with
two men in it stopped to water the
horses. One of the men seemed to de-
sire TO obtain an iGea of public senti-
ment, and began to ask questions of
OF Mason as to public feeling over Aaron
Burr, whose trial was about to take
place at Richmond. The old fellow re-
piled with a good deal Of vehemence
that everybody believed that Burr was
traitor, and that Andrew Jackson was
not far from 1t. The stranger jumped
from the carriage at this remark, swear
ing like pirate, and, drawing a sword,
chased Mason out of the road and into
the fields for safety before he could
realize that 1t was Jackson whom he
was addressing. Jackson had harbored
| Burr in the west, and then was on his
way back to Richmond to the trial.
Cincinnati Enquirer.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-04-22
AIRING FOR CHILDREN.

When mothers were compelled to
carry their babies in their own arms, or
employ servants to do SO, Ii was always
costly experiment, for. in the first case,
the mother gets fatigued and the servant
would neglect the baby. Within later
years inventions Of various kinds have
made the airing of the juveniles an
easy task. Knowing this and being
conversant with the wants and needs
Of the necessary household appendages,
Mr.. l.. Wolfson has laid in stock Of the
finest, yea! the very finest perambulators
and baby carriages that ever were
brought to this county. Now, ladies,
don't all speak at once-all Of you in
need, and who have the interest, well
fare and health Of your children, and the
future generation at heart, come quick
and avail yourselves Of this chance to OBJ
tain the long wished for perambulator
or baby carriage suitable for your wants.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-04-22
Building Permits.

w. Muth, lumber pavilion, South side
GrPyson street, Third Ward, $50.
Charles Spaniac, lumber meat stall,
south side San Fernando street, First
Ward, S55.
Mrs. S. Frank. rock stable, west side
South Flores street, First Ward, $500.
Victor Beze, brick and lumber kitchen,
corner Houston and Laredo streets,
Second Ward, $50.
A. Robin, lumber store, east side East
street, Second Ward, $3.50.
+. J. Beitel, two lumber dwellings
north side Of Beitel street, Second Ward,
$1,000.
F. Jaggi, lumber kitchen, west side
San Saba street, Second Ward, 500.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-04-22
Spontaneous Rhymes.

Apropos Of the visit of preacher L. L.
Magoon to the city, says the Richmond
(Va.) State, the following incident is
told: Sometime about 1884, one night
after DIR. Jeter, of sainted memory, had
preached for Mr.. Magoon, he turned to
the latter, and said: dear Brother Ma
coon, please raise the tune;" Mr.. Ma
goon responded: "Dear Brother Jeter,
I've lost the meter" At this an old dea-
con standing by, said: "Why, bless my
time, they speak in rhyme;" and an elder
ly lady sang out to the late James G.
Crane, one Of the pillars of the church:
Dear Brother Jim, do raise the hymn"
When the audible smiles that had been
provoked, subsidized, some one struck up:
Come thy fount of every blessing,
Tune my heart to sing thy praise
and the good old Baptists had real love
feast.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-04-22
rent any switching being done hereafter

vent any switching being done hereafter
without attempting violence.
The General Executive Board Of
Knights of Labor received to-day $500
in drafts and postal money orders fol-
the strikers fund. One contribution OF
$500 was received from the New York
Protective Association, accompanied by
Information that like subscription
would be forthcoming each week, II
necessary, until the settlement of the
strike.
ST. LOUIS, April 2l.-Several men en-
ployed by the Chicago, Burlington and
Quincy and the Louisville and Nashville
Railroad Companies to fill the places OF
the striking Knights Of Labor, quit work
this morning, giving as their reason that
they were afraid of violence from the
strikers should they continue longer in
the companies employ. Not enough OF
these men stopped work, however, to Sc
riOusly interfere with the running Of
trains. and at this hour the companies
business continues uninterrupted.
VIENNA, April 2l.-The condition Of
affairs at Stry, among the people who
lost their homes by the great fire Of
Sunday, is most pitiable. Most OF the
victims are without food or means to
procure it, The owners of farms are
now compelled to barricade their houses
as the only way to guard them from be-
ing plundered Of food by the mob, which,
on account of hunger, is becoming I'M
contrOllable. Numerous struggles for
food, resulting in DlOOdshed, have taken
place. 1t will be necessary to ask a
grant OF money from the Bemberg Diet
and Reichsrath to relieve the distress OF
thousands Of destitute people. Thus far
6S bodies, Charred SO as to make recogni-
tion difficult, have been taken from the
ruins, and there have been 20 deaths in
the fields since Sunday Of inyalids. young
and old. who were taken out OF town to
escape the flames.
LONDON, April 2l.-Advices from Man
dalay say that the British expedition
sent against the Kaohgen tribe has been
compelled to retreat. The rebels, in
overwhelming force, made a desperate
attack on the British, driving the expe-
dition back. Reinforcements for the
expedition have been ordered from Man
dalay. The rebels captured the Megan-
del police station. They then bound the
garrison with cords and massaCred 20
persons.
Fort WORTH, April 2l.-The north
bound Missouri Pacific freight train WAS
wrecked at an early hour this morning,
near the junction of the Missouri Pacific
and Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe tracks.
below this city. Two rails were torn
up. The engine and four cars went over
an embankment Is feet high, and were
completely wrecked Robert Barrett,
the engineer, had an arm broken, John
Burns. the fireman, was caught between
the cab of the engine and the tender.
When released he had lost all control
over his lower limbs. AmputatiOn near
the trunk will be necessary. His chances
for life are slim. Sam Condor, the head
brakeman, was also badly bruised and
severely shaken internally. The men
live at DensOn, where they were taken.
The State has offered reward of $500
for the capture of any person engaged
in the work. The officers have clue to
the guilty men.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-04-22
On Two Charges.

Henry Meyer has been rearrested on
two atfidavits this morning. The first
charges him with disturbing the peace
Of Mrs. Amelie Hydrick, and the second
with threatening to burn Mrs. Hydrick's
house. Meyer was incensed at the lady
informing Justice Crawford of the
whereabouts of an important witness
against Meyer in the swindling transac.
ton with which, it will be remembered,
he was recently connected.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-04-22
Church Sociable.

Avery pleasant sociable was held last
night by the ladies and gentlemen Of the
Madison Square Presbyterian church at
the residence Of Mr.. G. w. Konkle, on
Augusta street. About 100 people were
present, aud very enjoyable evening
was passed in singing, instrumental
music and in Rotations. Refreshments
were served at 1890 o'clock.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-04-22
For Trespass.

A suit for trespsss to try title and for
damages has been instituted by the heirs
OF Seguin against the heirs of Barrera
for the property fronting on Main plaza
and running back TO Nueva street, on
which is situated the J. Il. Brady & Co.
saloon and residence Of Mrs. John Rosen-
heimer. About $4,000 are involved.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-04-22

Goods are made to considerable ex-
tent in Saxony from textile fibre OBJ
tanned from the needles of the fir tree.
The needles, young and green, are dried,
and subjected to settling and ferment-
ing process similar to that in use for
flax, which softens the woody parts and
loosens them from the fibre, though the
complete separation is only obtained az
ter a lengthy boiling by steam. During
this boiling by-product appears, called
tir-wood oil, and Is similar to turpentine.
The fibre is passed through milling
machine like those used for wooden
cloth, and Is carded aud spun like cot
ton. Generally the oarded fibre is mixed
with q certain proportion of cotton or
wool, and thus kind Of merino yarn Is
produced, which is worked in the ho-
siery frames into singlets, drawers,
stockings, &C., these fabrics being then
sold as anti-rheumatics and as a pre-
ventiye Of govt. Examined under the
microscope, the fibre appears as a tube,
and striped, and as If covered by fine
network.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-04-22
Recorders Court.

Louisiana FISCHER, vagrant, S..
John Chavez, violating funeral ordi-
nance, So.
S. NJ. Lewis, drunk, S..
Jane Bell, using insulting language to
Maryah McReynolds, dismissed.
l.. Cantania, leaving team alone. 81.
Griff Collins, drunk and down, So.
Robert BARLEY, drunk and disorderly,
fined S..
w. N. Jsyro, fighting, S..
John Naylor, fighting, dismissed.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-04-22
Surprise Party.

A surprise party was given last even
ing on Jackson street, which was en-
jOyed by all who participated in it. The
following ladies and gentlemen attended:
Misses Florence Jackson, Addie Crow
Their, Katie Pearson and Martha Payne.
Messrs. John Presant, Z. B. Rice, Ben
f. Hunsacker, Frank II. Bushick and
Walter Whitworth,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-04-22
Profit by Enterprise.

The San Antonio Club might reap
considerable profit by rendering their
assistance in entertaining the Texas
Press Association, which will meet on
the 18th Of May in this city.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-04-22
Timothy Winebruiser"

Has finished his say, and will be out
to-day. For advance copies apply to q.
f. Frommer, Soledad street, and Ernest
Risehe, opposite the Postoftice; also at
the LIGHT office.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-04-22
The Widow Was Alarmed.

Bill Drawbar is the kind-heartedest
man that ever twisted brake. He
wouldn't hurt kitten. Nevertheless
he scared poor old Mrs. Lone, the
widow, SO bad that she had nervous hys-
terra for two weeks and then married
Deacon Fourscore, because she was
afraid to sleep alone. You see, Bill was
making up section 70, and just as Mrs.
Lone started to cross the track at the
other end Of the yard Bill yelled to the
other brakeman Jump on her, Ben
jump on her as she comes down; cut her in
two, and run her down the siding be-
hind the elevator! Now, then, catch
her!' And then the poor old woman
gave one feeble little screech for mercy,
and tainted dead away; and poor Bill
can't imagine what ''scart her.n-Path-
finders Guide.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-04-22
Will Stay in Texas.

Mr.. Simms denies the report that he
will leave Texas and go to Dakota. He
says he will rest up while, and thinks
it more than likely will go into business
again in San Antonio.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-04-22
Gun Club Shoot.

The Alamo Gun Club held meeting
at their grounds at San Pedro Springs
yesterday afternoon, and made the fol-
lowing score:
Six matches, five traps. Is wards rise.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-04-22

Team shoot, at 10 birds, Is yards rise,
from five traps
Schryver's team-Schryver 7, Olsmith
6, Quinn 4. Total, IL.
Sullivan's team-Sullivan 4, Critzer 2,
Prescott 2. Total, s.