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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-01-15
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a national strengthening is to be held,
April and s, by the Missouri Wool
Growers association at the Cotton Com
press company's warehouses, st. Louis.
The cash premiums offered amount to
$500.
An idea of the size of the sheep ranch
es in Montana and Wyoming may be had
from the statement that the Warren Live
Stock company of Wyoming has on hand
10000 head of sheep, besides 5000 head
of sheep which they now have fattening
at Gibbon, Neb. These great western
and northwestern ranges have for good
many weeks been sending vast numbers
of sheep to market, and this accounts in
a measure for the very low prices now
ruling.
They shear sheep in Australia by steam
\ machine is in successful operation at
Melbourne. 1t consists of a cutting wheel
geared to the shaft of Il small tribune,
about three inches in diameter, and which
is operated by current of steam convey
ed from the boiler by an India-rubber
tube. In front of the cutter is comb
which serves as guard against cutting
the skin of the sheep. The apparatus is
made of brass, something in the shape of
fashion as the shears, but cuts much
more rapidly and cleaner, without the
least danger of injuring the fleece.-Ec-
chdRge.
At the annual meeting of the New
York State Sheep-Breeders' association,
when new secretary was chosen to sue
coed John p. Ray, these resolutions were
unanimously adopted
FhereGS, Mr.. John =. Ray has served this
association as secretary for six successive
terms with such marked ability and integrity
that TO him the high rank our Register has tn.
ken is largely due. II is therefore deemed
proper that at the close of his official term we
ReSOire, That the thanks of this association
be rendered Mr.. Ray for the faithful and i'm.
partial discharge of his duties rs secretary
and that this preamble and resolutions be put
ON the minutes of this association.
ii. G. SMITH,
| WM. T.. DANA, Com.
GEO. ID. W iCkOFF,
Says the National ,StOckmaR: 1.-The
opinions of men must necessarily differ
on almost all questions; but perhaps
there is greater unanimity among sheep
men concerning the need of tariff on
wool than in almost any other class. 1t
is true that there are few hockowners
scattered around over the country who
claim to be "free traders; but they
form very small percentage of the
whole number of flockmasters, Now
that there is such an unanimity of opin-
ion in all sections on this question it is
very strange, taking in account their
numbers, that they do not more strongly
demand from Congress the small con-
cessions which they deprecatingly ask
The only solution to the problem, which
we can propose, is that they are not as
positive in their demands as in theil
opinions, and the point now TO be gained
is to get them to express their convic
tons in tangible shape to be used il
molding public opinion"
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HOW THE CIRCUS MAN EATS.
From the Cook.l

/
Mr.. James NJ. Nixon, who knows all
about circus, said to the Cook: ''There
are no people, excepting plainsmen-thc
skirmishers over the wild country of the
West-who live so hard life rs circus
employees, both performers and working
men. Their life is not as hard now, it is
true, as it was some years ago, excepting
with the small concerns. They are the
wagon shows, that travel through the
small towns. But even with the big con-
Germs that travel by train it is hard
enough now.
Take the case of "A wagon show that
has to travel thirty miles after a night
performance to get to the next town,
where a street procession is to be made
in the forenoon. The worlimen, canvass
men, and the like have to take breakfast
at II o'clock at night. Then they get no
meal till dinner, after the procession, say
at noon. Wherever they are, the work
must be attended to first, and eating is
second consideration. With the perform
ers, gymnasts, riders, clowns, and the
like, it is not so bad. They get better
pay and better food. As rule. they
where they happen to be, and they take
a great deal of it. Most of them are
great beef eaters, and are not very par
ticular whether the meat is cold or hot,
so long as it is good and plenty. They
are very particular, however, about
cleanliness. ! have seen twenty or thirty
of them get up and leavei the table be-
cause the table cloth was dirty. And
when they want a meal they want it, and
will havcit it. have often seen them leave a
hotel where they would have to wait fif-
teen minutes for dinner that was paid
for, and 90 to restaurant where they
would have to buy another. They won't
eat unless they are hungry; but they are
always hungry after night performance
and will not 90 to bed without hearty
supper. They say they can't sleep if
they are empty.
zone thing that is peculiar about them
is that they do not take medicine, and
they are remarkably healthy. When
they are out of sorts they diet them
selves, each one according to his own
ideas, but don't think ! ever saw $50
worth of medicine around a circus in all
the years | have been in the business.
Yes, they drink. Not to excess, but
nearly all of them drink when they feel
like it. They never drink, however, be-
fore performing. They are very careful
of themselves. They have to be or they
would not last long.
AS a matter of course, with their ir-
regular habits, they are, in a certain
sense, eXtravagant. Their extravaganza,
however, is mainly IN the matter of eat
ing. Experience teaches them very
soon, if their own sense does not at first,
that they must take the very best posi-
BILE care of themselves physically, and
that good eating is primary considers
ton
There has been of late years a vast I'M
provement in all departments of the trav-
cling circus, and in nothing has thi'
been more observable, to those in the
business, than in the provisions made fol
the health and comfort of the employees
a good chief cook with circus will ge
as good a salary as a frst-class perfor
mer, and has to earn it.
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HANNAH D, 2:22 IA BY MAGMA oHARTA.
CoLpWATER, Mich, Ap

COLDwATER, MICH, April %, 1885.
Editor Register:-Since answering your let
ter to Mr. A. C.. Fisk I have refreshed my
memory little and will now say that clan
nah ID" was purchased in Elllhart, Iowa, by
A. Il. DeIIart of Reading, Pa; but am not GER
tain that she was not bred near Sturgis, Mich,
and taken to Elllhart, Ind, which is not far
away. +. 7. Parker of Sturgis, Mich might
be able to settle the matter for you. | learn
since writing You this morning that Mr.. j. a.
Richley of Elkhart Ind, is on visit to Cali
forna at present. Considerable effort was
made by various parties when "IIannah D."
first came to the front to trace the breeding
of her dam, but it all ended in unknown"
Yours truly,
G.. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
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much genuine wool was really produc-
ing, began Systematically cleansing and
breeding for wool, and for ten years |
have steadily increased, until at the last
annual shearing of the Ontario and Living
ston Sheep-Breeders' association, had
a two-ycar-old eve sheared which gave a
fleece of ~ lbs. 1-2 on. of remarkably
brilliant wool, of a growth of one year
and two days, staple Is inches long.
This fleece cleansed lbs. 10 ozs.'
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HONEST BILLY, 2:3l,
(5O.Racc Trotter.)

MIDDLEBURY, Vt, March Il, 1855.
JOSEPH SHOEMAKER, ESQ.
Dear Sir:-Will you please inform me pedi-
gree OF Honest Billy esq brown gelding,
with names of breeders and owners, and
obligc, Yours truly,
JOSEPH BATTELL.
Dear Sir:-In answer To your query, regret
my inability to give you the required infor-
nation.
Ipurchased Billy at Doylestown Fair, Pa.
] have forgotten the name of gentleman Of
whom purchased him. 1t was in IS; party
said he was foalcd in "a; sire, Thoroughbred
dam, ordinary farm mare | was surprised to
learn that he is still living at least | suppose
him to be, as presume you own him.
Yours truly,
JOSEPH SHOEMAKER.
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RECORDED IN THE REGISTER OF THE vER-
MONT MERNO SHEEP-BREEDERs' Asso-
CITATION.
A. Il. Gale, Attler, Genesee Co., Mich, to G.
w. Stuart, Grand Blanc, Mich, ewes.
C. +. Green, Centerburg Ohio to Perry Peck,
|Pataskala, Ohio, rams and 6 ewes.
T.. +. Harrington Shoreham, Vt, TO +. Bar
mum, Shoreham, VT, ram
| b. w. Russell, Potter, n. " to Elijah Fish
water, Potter y. y, ram; to John Watkins,
Italy Hill, n. Y, ram; to II. Henderson, Av-
oca, n. Y, ram.
ii. b. Wright, Middlebury, Vt, to Orchard
x Spear IL rams.
j. G. Hatch, Lebanon Springs, n. Y, to win
Conklin, Lebanon springs, n Y, ? rams;
TO f.. j. Cregs, Lebanon Center, n. Y, !
ram; TO f. II. Carney, Garfield, n. Y. / eve.
II. Merrill, West Addison, Vt, to ii. A. Do.
ton, Panton, W.T. ewes ana ram from c. b
Strongs flock; to G.. +. Childs, Weybrldge
Vt, rams
j. Q. Sticlney, Whiting, Vt, to Daniel
Homes, Sudbury, VT, II ewes.
David Fox, wichita, Kan, to NJ. l.. Helena
Augusta, Kan, ram and ewes.
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G.NANVALKENBURGH

TICoNDERoGA, y. Y, Feb 10, 1885.
Editor Register: - Yours of the 9th just
Mt hand. In reply would say that George r.
was sired by Daniel Lambert. ! do not know
the breeding of his dam.
George II. was brc,l by Mr.. Prcble of Bird
port, Vt, and is now owned by e. II. sherman
OF Port Henry, y. Y. His record is "a, which
he can easily lower if given an opportunity.
Respectfully yours,
C.. II. BALDWIN.
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bought Of Truman Hungerford of WATERFOWL,
y. Y, and sold to Henry Lewis? and oblige
Very truly yours,
JOSEPH BNTTELI.
Please return this letter with your reply.
Color, dark chestnut with star and one hind
foot white.
V. SHELDON.
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DoYLEsTowN. Pa. July IA, 1885.

N DOYLESTOwN, Pa. July A. 1885.
Editor Register:-Your letter in regard to
Honest Billy came to my hands Il few days
ago. do not know anything in regard to the
horse named. 1t is so far back, that it is n lit
tie hard to find out. | will make further in
quiry and if find any clue to his pedigree l
will report to you. Yours,
j. WATSON CASE, Sec.
Doyelstown Agr'l and Mech. Institute
We hope Mr.. Case has not given this up.
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Yours truly,
JASON DAVENPORT,
63, 18th street, South Oak Grove,
Minneapolis, MINI.
WEST CORNWALL, VT, Feb'y ., 1885.

WEST CORNWALL, VT, Feb'y 9, 1885.
Editor Rcgister:-m reply to yours of the
30th January will state that Jones q Rock
well shipped two black stations to California
in the winter of lSGO-6l They were bought of
Jason Davenport and think they were bred
by him.
These horses We're full brothers-by Hills
Black Hawk, and there was but one years
difference in their ages. The oldest one,
Black Eagle, was six years old The other
one was called Black Warrior. Black Eagle
was one of the finest appearing horses on that
FcOast at that time. He was about 1873 in
height, and nice, even built horse and easily
enough won the highest prize at the Califor.
mia State Fair in sacramento the ensuing fall.
sold him to Mr.. Charles Reed, then of
knights Landing, Cal.
Black Warrior was about lj-l in height !;
heavier limbs than Eagle, "A stouter putup
horse every way.
He was sold by sylvester B. Rockwell at or
near Los Angeles, Cal. l don't recollect the
name of the purchaser.
don't know the blood of their dam. Mr..
Davenport no doubt can inform you.
Resp1y yours,
II, j, JONES.
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BLACK EAGLE AND BLACK WARRIOR BY
BLACK HAWK.

Letter from Mr.. Davenport their Breeder. ]
MINNEAPOLIs, Mimi, Feb. IA, 1855.
Editor Register:-Y our letter of Jan. 30 came
all right. In reply cam say but little about
those two Black Hawk colts that raised and,
nrst, dam was HambletOnian as | supposed,
but who bred her is more than ever knew.
The oldest colt we called the Eagle and was
sired by David Hills Black Hawk horse, and
he other we called the Warrior. He was
sired by Old Black Hawk. When sold them
in January, 1861, to SIS. Rockwell of Cornwall,
the Eagle was coming six years old and the
Warrior five. S. 5. Rockwell bought them and
Hr. S. s. Rockwell can tell you what he did
with them. | received $4,000 for them and they
went to California in January, 1851 | do not
remember but little about stock. think MI
Dimmock over the mountain had II good colt
and one or two other men in Granville OF
Warren had some good colts. | do not re
member names now.
Yours truly,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-01-15

Ayers Hair Nigor improves the beauty of
the hair and promotes its growth. II imparts
an attractive appearance, delightful and
lasting perfume. Ii stimulates the roots,
eleanses the scalp, and proves itself to be the
best and cheapest article for toilet use.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-01-15
JOHN RICHARDS.
V. SHELDON.

NEW PHILADELPHIA, ONO, FEB. 10, 1885.
Editor Register:-John Richards was brought
into this State from Virginia, during the war;
pedigree unknown, but a very good horse,
with lots of speed and endurance
Yours truly
&. r. II.
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A HANDSOME LADY

or homely lady can make moneyselling "Treas
ury of Thought (Mother, Home, Heaven), jus
published. No competition; good pay to earnt
est workers. Address quickly, MART IN GAR
RISON & CO., BOSTON.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-01-15

Ayers Sarsaparilla is the most potent blood
purifier and fountain of health and strength
BE wise in time. All banefll infections are
promptly removed by this unequalled altera
tive.
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CUR e:

Headache, Nausea, Dizziness, and Drowsi-
ness. They stimulate the Stomach, Liver,
and Bowels, to healthy action, assist diges-
ton, and increase the appetite. They
combine cathartic, diuretic, and tonic
properties of the greatest value, are
purely vegetable compound, and may be
taken with perfect safety, either by chill
dren or adults. f. L. Thomas, Framing
ham, Mass, writes: "For a number Of
years / was subject to violent Headaches,
arising from disordered condition of the
stomach and bowels. About a year ago I
commenced the use of Ayers Pills, and
have not had a headache SINCE" W. p.
Hannah, Gormley p. o., York Co., Ont,
writes: 81 have used Ayers Pills for the
last thirty years, and can safely say that
have never found their equal as cathartic
medicine. l am never without them in
my house." c. d. Moore, Elgin, ILL.,,
writes: "Indigestion, Headache, and Loss
OF Appetite, had so weakened and debili-
tated my system, that was obliged to give
up work. After being under the doctors
care for two weeks, without getting any
relief, ! began taking Ayers Pills. My
appetite and strength returned, and was
soon enabled to resume my work, In per-
feet health"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-01-15
Sheep 5nterest.
SALES OF SHEEP

RECORDED IN THE REGISTER OF THE YER
MONT MERlNo sHEEP-eREEDERs' Asso-
NIATlHN
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-06-20
The MAYFLOWER
Considered the Best Boat in Yes
tsrday's Regatta,
Although The Puritan Comes Over
the Line First.
The Priscilla Does Well but is Man.
aged Poorly.

New YORK, June l9.-The race between
the GIANT sloops Puritan, Priscilla, May
flower and Atlantic today had under the
auspices of the Seawanhaks. Corinthian
Yacht Club for cup worth 81 900 was
more satisfactory than either Of those that
have preceded it, but it did not prove
which of the quartstts il the best boat
for the international match. There
was an unfortunate start every yacht being
handicapped, and the Winds were light and
variable most Of the time. The furtherest
accomplished was to disabuse ideas that
had been formed from the already achieved
successes OF the Priscilla that that
yacht was the coming champion. She did
remarkably we'll and had it not been
70. several mistakes in her management
she would have done even better. The
mistakes she made, however, generally sp'
piled to the MsyAower, aud the same must
be said of the Puritan. The Puritan had
unusually coed luck, while the Atlantic
once lost the wind when it would have been
of great worth to her. The general opinion
of expert yachtmen who witnessed the race
was that the May flower was the best boat
of the day. There was an immense con.
test felt in the big fellows, and as the morn
ing promised o good wind there was a
goodly number of steam yachts, tugs, ex-
cursion boats and many smaller craft TO
see the race begun. 1t was exactly ii
q. N. when the preparatory whistle was
given and the starting signal was blown.
The yachts then had, according to the
rules of the club, only five minutes in
which to get across the line. Not one OF
them did it. There was only four
breeze blowing from the North, Northwest.
and the fleet had gathered too far north OF
the line to get TO it in the wind.
Puritan first; Priscilla, Mayhower and
Atlantic crossed the home line only three
seconds apart.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-06-20

lobby in Washington sending money to in
huence legislation by Congress, and that q
certain Senator had been influenced in his
action upon pubic measures by the pay
menT Of large sums of money. The mater
isl aud sensational features Of theInterview
were denied by Mr.. Dement, at
an examination made BY the committee
last February, but the newspaper men told
the committee that the utterances imputed
to Mr.. Dement, were actually made by him.
At the examination of February the wit
nesses were not placed upon oath. Since
the present inquiry was begun, BY order OF
the Senate, Mr.. Dement, has sent sworn
statement to the committee re-
iterating his denisls. The news
paper men this morning repeated their
statements and gave additional corrobors.
tive information. They gave the names Of
several other gentlemen to whom Dement,
is said 10 have made his Senatorial state.
ments, some of whom will be suopoensed
by the committee.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-06-20
"HITTING THE PIPE"

Washington Opium "Joints" Brought to
the Attention Of Senate Committee.
WAsHrSGroS, June l9.-Mrs. Charlotte
Smith, President Of the Womans Industrial
League, has been before the Senate Com.
mittee on Education and Labor and made
q statement about opium "joints'in Wash
ington, which shows deplorsble condition
OF things. Mrs. Smith said there were about
fifteen Joints" smouldering and smoking
in Washington and Georgetown. In some
of these dives mere children indnlged in
hitting the pipe" The king bee OF the
Joints she 80 d was located on X street in
the fashionable portion Of Washington.
This Joint is fitted up in grand style, and 10
run by white woman. Women Of society
circles as well ss shop girls and school
girls, Mrs. Smith aysrrtd 60 To this place
and smoke the pips.
Senator Blair, chairman OF the commit.
tee, intends 10 introduce bill intended 10
put stop TO this thing in the District Of
Columbia.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-06-20
AN OBSERVATORY BUILDING

At MISUNDERSTANDING over an AP'
preparation.
WASHINGTON, d. c., June IA fght
occurred in the House today over an item
in the naval bill, which makes the sppro
priation for the erection of the observatory
building at Washington, for which site
has been purchased.
Mr.. Warner, of Ohio, said that it was
his understanding that it was the intention
to construct villas for the officers in charge
of the observatory. The clause was 60
framed, be thought, ss not to limit
the expenditures to the construe
ton of the observatory building, but
so as to admit of the building of fine coun-
try houses to Ee occupied by the officers
BE offered an amendment limiting the
cost to 100000 and providing that no
money should be expended except on OBJ
servatory building proper.
Mr.. Adams of Illinois tried to make q
point of order but was too late.
Mr.. Buck asked Mr.. Warner where he
got his information aoout the villas.
He replied that there bad been consider
able talk about the matter in the neWsps'
pers, and ne had himself seen The place.
Mr.. Breckenridge said he thought the
clause should be stricken out, and the mat
ter not acted upon as plans we're adopted.
Mr.. Warner Withdrew his amendment
and submitted another which made no
limit ss to the ultimate cost of the build
ings but described their character.
Mr.. Blanchard then showed that the
plans had already been adopted, and this
amendment was agreed to by 8 vote of 81
to 8.
Mr.. Breckenridge then moved to strike
out the clause as amended.
This motion was lost by vote OF 81 to
1t. and the clause was allowed to stand.
The clause sppropristes $4,000 to ssrt
the buildings with.
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MOBBED BY CHINAMEN.

The Thrilling Adventure Of Mission
ary's Family.
INDIANAPOLIS, June ia letter which
has lust been received here from the wife OF
Albert Fulton, Presbyterian missionary
sent from this city to Kwsi-peng, China,
gives thrilling account of how they mar
rowIy escaped death at the hands of Chi
nese mob. Mrs. Fulton writes that their
home and their new little hospital, where
sick and wounded soldiers were being
given Christian attention, we're assaulted
by mob OF students and their servants,
who were incensed because the gambling
places had been closed by the Magistrate.
Wanting something to do, they came out
to see what "the foreign devils, as the
were called, were doing.
Mr. Fulton, realizing that the mob was
bent on mischief and plunder, hurriedly
went in search of the magistrate and sold
iers. leaving the women locked up in the
house. These barred the doors and pre-
pared for an assault. The mob endeav.
ored to burst open the doors. Threats of
killing and 5utcbering were heard, aud
when the mob began to pile hay and bsm'
boo at the front door the missionaries hur-
riedly pinned the Vlceroy's proclamation
and passports to their skirts and taking an
infant in arms made an escape through
the siGe door, followed by wild and hoot-
ing mob, using terrible language.
II turned to them" says Mrs. Fulton,
and said, here we are; now see us, but
don't you dare touch US. We came here to
heal your sick and do you good and yet
you treat US like this. We have sick SOL
diers in the hospital sent here by the mill
tary Mandarin. He is our friend and if
you in any way injure us he will give ycu
what you deserve They understood what
said and exclaimed, why, cir, she speaks
our dialect. -" But they did not cease
their terrible threats and pressed closer
upon the two women, who were finally res
cued by the soldiers. Mr. Fulton had been
stoned while running to the magistrates
to get the soldiers to come to the
rescue. The family lost everything, and
10 not even possess change of clothing.