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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-04-06
How q Zulu Begins Life.

When Zulu child is first born it is
of light hue and does not get the
darker tint of the parents for some years.
AS soon as it enters the world the ''med-
icine man" is sent for, and contrary to
the custom of the civilized medical
man." he takes no notice whatever of
the mother, but, devoting himself en-
tirely to the child, makes a number of
small gashes in various parts of the poor
infants body, into which he rubs medi-
cine and goes on his way rejoicing, re-
turning next day to make the incisions
deeper and rub more medicine into them.
This second operation being performed,
the child is washed and dried by being
moved around in the smoke of a wood
fire, eventually being daubed all over
with red paint, which is renewed as
fast as it wears off for period of several
months. The child is not allowed any
natural food until the visits of the med
icine man" are ended this formality
often causing serious consequences to the
offspring), and few days afterward the
mother will be seen about her work as
usual, with the little one strapped to her.
wifi. p. Pond in brakes Magazine.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-04-06
Russian stars and Medals.

One is always bedazzled by the decor
atoms worn by the particularly
those of high rank-stars, crosses and
medals of various sizes and fashions be-
ing conferred for service in the field or
for the state. There are seven orders of
knighthood in the military service, be-
sides an innumerable amount of decora-
tons authorized TO commemorate VIC
tories of the Russian army. The highest
order is that of st. George. Any Rus
sian officer would gladly risk his life to
obtain the little cross of white enamel,
and none ever gets it unless his service
has been of the highest consequence.
The number is limited, and the name of
each man who wears the cross of st.
George is recorded upon the walls of the
palace at Moscow. William Eleroy Cur
tbs in Chicago News.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-04-06
WoMAN's FIRST APPEARANCE.
"Mcther Eve" Fruitful Subject for
Legend Mongers-various Myths.

"Mcther Eve" Fruitful Subject for
Legend Moneers-various Myths.
Woman's first appearance has been a
fruitful subject for the legend mongers
OF all ages and places. According to S.
Earring Gould, there was an extraordi-
nary mystic named Antoinetter Bourig-
non, who held that Adams stomach con-
tanned a clear fluid, like water in crys-
tai bowl, in which tiny eggs developed
themselves like bubbles in wine, and
when he strongly desired companions he
deposited some of these eggs, which
Matched out Eve. The Phpnician myth
of creation is found in the story of Pyg-
malion and Galatea. There the first wo-
man was carved by the first man out Of
ivory, and then endowed with life by
Aphrodite.
The Greek theory of the creation Of
woman, according to Hesiod was that
Zeno, as cruel Jest. ordered Vulcan to
make woman out of clay, and then in
duced the various gods and goddesses to
invest the clay doll with all their worst
qualities, the result being a lovely thing,
with witchery Of nien, refined craft,
eager passion, love of dress, treacherous
manners and shameless mind. The old
Scandinavians, on the other hand, made
their common mother out of nobler stock
than man. Their mythology says that as
Odin, Viii and We, the three sons of Bor.
were walking along the sea beach thew
found two sticks of wood, one of ash and
one of elm. Sitting down, the gods
shaped man and woman out of these
sticks, whiting the woman out of the
elm and calling her Emla. Closely allied
to this is the Ionian myth, which makes
the first pair, Meschia and Meschiane.
out of the beidas tree.
One of the strangest stories touching
the origin of woman is that told by the
Madagascarenes. In so far as the crea-
ton of man goes the legend is not unlike
that related by Moses, only that fall came
before Eve arrived. After the man had
eaten of the forbidden fruit he became
affected with boil on the leg. out of
which, when it burst, came beautiful
girl. The mans first thought was to
throw her to the pigs, but he was COM
manded by messenger from heaven to
let her play among the diggings until she
was of manageable age; then to make
her his wife. He did so, called her Ba
houra, and she became the mother of all
races of men. The American In
dams myths relative to Adam and
Eve are numerous and entertaining.
Some traditions trace back our first
parents to white and red Maoze, another
is that man, searching for a wife, was
given the daughter of the king of the
muskrats, who, on being dipped into a
neighboring lake, became a woman.
Poor first mother! For untold centuries
she has been twitted for her primal share
in the worlds cares and punishments.
No matter whether a painted Kickapoo
or classic Greek, bare breecked NADIA
gascarene or long robed rabbi, man
looks inadvertently backward at his Eve
and growls at her as the origin of his
woes. But whether the product of a
pimple or Of divinely vivified rib, the
paradox remains that she who is the
truest daughter Of Eve has never a lack
of admiring slaves.-San Francisco
Chronicle.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-04-06
An Orchestra Leaders Advice.

"What chance has young man or
woman of getting on in the musical
world:" was asked of Walter Damrosch.
'sNo one ought to enter the musical
profession with the view principally of
making money out of it," was the reply
''Such people will never rise to the top
md will never become true musicians.
Music is not business, but an art, and
as such must be wooed for her own sake
and not for the dowry which she might
eventually bring into the union. Neither
ought any one to adopt music as calling
who has not pronounced talent for it,
as he would only add one to the great
army of mediocre musicians who flood
our towns, and set up false and hollow
idols for the people, making the path
which Genius and Truth travel exceed
ingly hard and full of obstacles. l am
now speaking of musician in the high
est sense of the word, such as the COM
poser; not one, however, who is
engaged by his publisher to turn
out SO and so many ballads or
anthems at so and so much a year !;
but one who feels that he has something
noble and true to tell the world, and who
is willing to undergo all manner of pri-
vations for the sake of his ideas. For
genius is seldom recognized by the world
until many years have passed, and the
history of great musicians teaches us that
most of them suffered neglect and pow
erty during many years of their life, and
that recognition usually comes very late
Next to the composer rank the execu-
tants, such as conductors, instrumental
lists and singers. New York Mail and
Express.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-04-06
DEATH.

Strong Angel of Pity, whose white wings are
purpled with dew
Brushed from asphodel meadows that shine be-
meath skies always blue,
Thou Dearest Loves chalice for lips that Pains
measure have pressed
And we drink and then, only, may dream of the
infinite rest
Ali the human leans over the human and gives
tears for tears,
But thy sweet eyes alone smile away the breasts
sorrowful fears;
By thy great wings upborne we, too, rise to thy
heavenly height
And gaze with clear vision, and know that thy
shadow brings light.
Henrietta Christian Wright.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-04-06
A River on Fire.

A fountain of fire in the midst of
flowing river, as imaginatively described
by Rider Haggard, exists as reality in
Indiana. The surplus gas from a gas
well is carried off by three inch pipe
and turned into the river; when the full
pressure of the gas is turned into the
pipe the waters of the river are thrown
to height of from thirty to fifty feet,
and fall back through the immense flame
made by the burning gas. The varied
hues impaired to the falling water give
it the appearance of a true fountain Of
fire. -Globe-Democrat.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-04-06
NOTICE.--Estate of
" Ransom BigelOw.
Middlebury, Vt.

The undersigned having been appointed by
the Hon. Probate Court tor the District OF Adj
olson, Commissioners, to receive, examine
and adjust all claims and demands of all per-
sons against the estate OF Ransom Bigelow late
OF Moriah, \. " but having estate in Bird
port, in said district, deceased. and all claims
exhibited in offset thereto, hereby give no.
tice that we will meet tor the purposes aiore-
said, the office in ID. II. Bennett in Bridport,
on the list day OF april and Both day of June
p. m, each of said days, and that six
months from the 18th day OF February, A. ID.
lSss, is the time limited by said court for said
creditors to present their claims to us tor ex.
animation and allowance.
Dated at Bridport, this 3lst day of March,
A. ID. 1855
J.J. CRANE, )c,
Ia +. G., CONVERSE. \toll >.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-04-06
G. NPAYNE, lco,s
c. +. HOLDRIDGE, Nohi o.
CTATE OF vERMONT-District OF Adj

Be il remembered, that at n session OF the
Probate Court holden at Middlebury within
and for the district of Addison on the 9th day
OF March, A. ID. lSSS.
Present; Hon. Lyman f. Knapp, Judge.
Whereas, Il certain instrument in writing,
under seal, purporting to be the last will and
testament OF Edmund 5. Newell, late OF Shore
ham, in said District deceased, having
been this day presented to said Court for Pro
bate, and duly filed in the Registers Office:
Therefore it is ordered, that all persons in
terested in the estate OF said deceased, be
the Probate Office in Middlebury, in said
District, on the ed day of April, A. ID.
lsss, at 10 O'Clock II. m, by publication of
thereto, in the Middlebury Register, news
paper printed at Middlebury, 10 show cause,
II any they may have, why said instrument in
writing should not be proved and allowed, as
the last will and testament of the said de-
ceased
IA GEORGE f. KNAPP, Register.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-04-06

Two months later verified in person
all of the foregoing facts-that is, the
letters l found awaiting me, verified
them. And Lloyd Garrison himself filled
the grave of suicide! Temporary in
sanity" was the verdict given, and who
is there to gainsay ita Lloyd in his let
ter did not SO much as hint at any SUCH
desperate intention. 1t is one of those|
unsolved mysteries to which death alone
holds the key. Insane or not he did the
deed, and the rest lies between his own
soul and its maker. And Alma Far
leigh! To shorten a long story, let i'll
suffice that she is now my WIFE Lloyds
atonement ought, then, in human sense
to be complete. May the knowledge
thereof reach him and bring somewhat
at least of rest and peace to his unhappy
and storm driven ''Shade. Mark FL
Griswold in Pittsburg Bulletin.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-04-06
NOTICE.-Estate o.
" Amos Hamilton.

The undersigned, having been appointed by
the Hon. Probate Court tor the District of Adj
olson, Commissioners to receive, examine and
adjust all claims and demands of all persons
against the estate of Amos Hamilton, late
OF Bridport, in said District, deceased, and
all claims exhibited in offset thereto, hereby
give notice that we will meet forthe purposes
aforesaid, at the residence of Mrs. A. Hamil-
ton on the 10Th day OF April and 29th day OF
september, next from 10 O'Clock IL. III. until
O'Clock p. m, each of said days, and that six
months from the 29th day OF March, 4. ID.
ISIS, is the time limited by said Court tor said
creditors to present their claims to us tor ex
animation and allowance.
Dated at Middlebury, this Sd day OF April,
A. ID. lSSS.
G. NiPAYNE, )Con,s
IA c. +. HOLDRIDGE, Noni o.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-04-06

The gloomy tears and the WEAKNESS of soul,
OF which so many complain, would disappear
II the blood were made healthy before il
reaches the brain. Ayers Sarsparilla purifies
and vitalizes the blood. and thus conduces to
hcnlth of body and IN nd.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-06-17
SOLD AS GOLD.
4 Here's Sword Begging fer Pur-
chaser Without Avail.

CndSef " 1tUOuC Avail.
There was deposited at the United
States assay office Thursday gold
sword and sheath bearing the following
inscription: 'Presented by the state Of
Virginia to Charles Waugh Morgan in
honor of his intrepidity and valor as a
lieutenant of the United States frigate
Constitution at the capture of the Brit
ish frigate Guerriere and Fava, 18th
August, 1912. 29th December, 1915"
The scabbard is handsomely decorated
with engraved floral designs. At the
top are the words, Honor to the brave, -
and upon the tip the coat of arms of
Virginia, with the motto, ''Sic Semper
TyranniS." There is picture in relief
of the Constitution and one of the Guer-
riere. Upon the death of Lieut.. Nor
gan this sword was bequeathed to his
family, and finally came into possession
of its present oWner-a near relative OF
the lieutenant. He is an artist living
in London. In February last he sent
HoratiO G. King with a request that he
dispose of it, as he was in need of
money. 81 have tried my best" said
Mr.. King, ''to secure for the owner of
the sword price commensurate with
its real value as a historical relic.
have offered it to nearly every promi-
nent historical society in the country,
but not one had any money to spend in
that way. Secretary Whitney, to whom
] also offered it for the naval depart
ment, also pleaded poverty, saying no
appropriation was available for the pur-
chase of such relics. Even the state of
Virginia didn't want it. l don't like to
sell it for old gold, but I've got to do so,
as the owner needs money"
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-06-17

the return of those annual pests, sand
flies. and the lake and shores have been
black with them for the past few days.
But they are harmless insects. and their
stay is of short duration. Meanwhile
the mosquito gets in his deadly work,
and reminds one that life at the lake is
not one continued round of pleasure.
The two Naphtha launches, recently
put on the lake, as well as Mr.. Rama
1ey's steam LAUGH, seem to do good
business. They make hourly trips
around the island, so that person can
get very good idea of the
beauties of White Bear,and for a
cheap rate. These boats may
be chartered by parties any day
except Sunday.
A word as to the safety of the lake
craft, and the protection they afford the
passengers in case of accident, seems
advisable.
Capt. Comings. of the Dispatch. says
that he has ordered large number of
life preServers, square pieces of cork,
which are 10 be securely fastened to the
bottom of each chair.
In case of accident, all that is neces-
sary to be done is to toss chair over
board, and sit on it,.
Capt. Ramaley's new steam launch,
Manitoba, is provided with thirteen
floats, q very unlucky number, by the
way. These floats are simply plankS,
with ropes attached to hold on to. Mr..
Ramaley states that he is daily expect
ing on a number of the regulation life
preservers, which he has ordered. AS
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-06-17
She Talked With Napoleon.

Lady Buchan, whose death is recorded
at the age of ninety-one years, was one
of the last surviving persons who had a
distinct recollection of Napoleon the
Great. Her father, Col. Wilks, was
governor of st. Helena in 1915, at the
time of Bonaparte's Punishment, and on
the term of his governorship expiring
Miss Wilks was desirous of being intro
duced to the eX-emperOr. 81 have long
heard from various quarters of the su-
perior eloquence and beauty of Miss
Wilks, but now I am convinced from
my own eyes that report has scarcely
done her sufficient justice" said Ma
poleon to her. "You must be very glad
to leave the island" he said. "Oh, no,
SIRE" was the answer. 81 am very sorry
to go away. "Oh, mademoiselle, 1 wish
1 could change places with you." Ma
poleon presented her with bracelet in
memory of this visit.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-06-17
WEBSTER'S ABILITY.
An AnecdOte Which Fully Illus
trates His Great Power.

n
trates His Great Power.
Boston Transcript.
One of the very best anecdotes of
Daniel Webster, as Illustrative of that
exalted and eXating character which
his mind pre-eminently possessed, was
told by the late st. George Tucker
Campbell, of Philadelphia, himself
lawyer of great and deserved diStinc-
ton. ti'j
Mr.. Tucker said that having been re-
tanned III a somewhat famous case at the
time with Mr.. Webster, who was de-
tanned by his senatorial duties at Wash
ington, the conduct of the case through
all the preliminaries dev0lyed upon him.
it being agreed that Mr.. Webster should
deliver the closing argument. But"
said Mr.. Tucker, day after day went by
without bringing the great expounder,
until the very last day before that on
which the closing argument was to be
delivered, and | was III despair. | was
sitting in my room at the hotel debating
with myself what to do when Mr.. Web
ster was announced. After the little
civilities had passed he asked me to tell
him about the case"
"Why, Mr.. Webster" said I, sis it
possible YOU know nothing Of the case?"
Nothing whatever" said he. Tell
me about it,
was utterly dumbfounded, and point
ing to a pile Of testimony foot deep on
the table, said: How am to convey
all that to you in the little time that IS
left uS?''
lie said: "Oh, never mind details.
Give me the case generally and the
salient points,
He sat down at the table opposite me.
and | gave him a rapid synopsis of the
case. which took two hours and more
One point | especially called to his at
tention. The opposing counsel were
bent on securing continuance of the
case, while our interests demanded an
immediate decision. AS a reason against
granting the continuance, | cited the
fact that the other side had protracted
the cross-eXamination excessively, occu-
pying six days in the case of one wit
ness.
Mr. Webster. bade me GOODNIGHT
after | had concluded, and went to bed.
The next morning he came into court as
serene and majestic as Jove himself.
while | was nervous and apprehensive
to the last degree. He began his ad-
dress to the court with that slow, pom
derous gravity that was so character
istic of him in the outset of his forensic
efforts, then gradually warmed and
quickened. | listened spellbound, for
in essence 1t was nothing but what l
had pumped into him in the two hours
and half talk of the day before. But
how transmitted and transformed! To
give you an idea of the transformation
l will take the point to which l have
alluded. He rendered it thus:
''They ask for continuance! Why,
may it please the court, they have taken
at this hearing as much time in the
cross-eXaminatiOn as it took the AL
mighty to create the universe!
That represents the differences be-
tween his speech and my talk; my SIM
have described under the magic touch
of his genius, and this instance was
Characteristic of the whole.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-06-17
Throwing Dice On an Altar.
London Standard.

LONDON Standard.
A curious custom was yesterday Oh
served in the parish church at st. Ives,
Hunts. DR.. Robert Wilde, who died in
August. 1918, bequeathed $50 $3.50, the
yearly interest of which was to be eX-
pended in the purchase of six Bibles, not
exceeding the price Of 81 81 each, which
should be ''cast for by dice" on
the communion table every year by six
boys and six girls of the town. A pie ce
OF ground was bought with the $50.
and it is now known as the 'Bible
Orchard The legacy also provide
for the payment of los yearly to the
vicar for preaching a sermon on the
occasion. commencing the eXcellency.
the perfection and the divine authority
of the Holy Scriptures"
This singular custom has been regu-
larly observed in the church since the
death of the testator, but representa-
tions having been made to the bishop of
the diocese, the practice of throwing
the dice on the communion table was
discontinued some years ago, and the
rafting nov takes place on a table
erected at the chaDceI steps. The high
est throw this year, three times with
three dice, was thirty-seven, by little
girl. The vicar, the Rev. E. Totem
ham, preached sermon from the
words, From a Child Thou Hast
Known the Holy Scriptures"
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-06-17

There can never be any offensive
ness in DIR. Christie'S preaching.
He appeals invariably to the warmer
side of human nature by his personal
appearance. while, in his OBSCURE, he
eonservatively sets forth the truths of
the gospel. If he is demonstrative at
all it is with his right hand.
Rev. r. F. McLaren, of the Central
Presbyterian church, has won the
hearts of his congregation by his hum
BILE demeanor. and yet superior way of
putting the gospel truths to their hearts
and heads. He does not strictly exhort,
appeal particularly, OF philosophize as
some; if anything, he combines these
qualities, speaking straight, with per-
suasive infection, usually rising as he
defines his propositions and bears them
out. There is no gesture about him,
and it may be said that his tone will be
the same one Sunday as any other day.
Rev. Henry G. Mabie, of the First
Baptist church, is philosopher and
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-06-17

arms clear around at times, but seldom
strikes an attitude. Occasionally he
stands erect. braces his shoulders back
and delivers himself of eloquence that
alwaysimpresses jury.
Lawyer Butcher is dramatic, and
often wipes the floor with himself. He
is fond of throwing both arms into the
air, catching them Oh the return trip,
and winding them about his body. In
Vulnerable instantaneous photographs
would not do justice to his attitudes.
They are as varied as his verdicts.
Tom O'Brien is unique and impressible.
He assumes any attitude that suits his
comfort and walks back and forth be-
fore the jury, quietly and simply empha-
sizing with an occasional wave of the
hand.
Henry Johns, though small in stature,
is character before a jury. His eyes
flash at jury as though he was fighting
a just cause and wanted them to
know it.
J. J. McCafferty, resplendent in gems
and fine attire, used to be full Of .rilet-
Oric, but of late has returned to terra
firma. He is still inclined to be elabo-
rate and follows with appropriate atti-
tudes and gestures, difficult to describe.
His attitudes say that he is the only one
who could possibly be right.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-06-17
Monopoly VS.. Labor.
Harrisburg Patriot.

Andrew Carnegie is just now enjoy
ing a coaching tour through Scotland in
the company of the high tariff apostle,
James q. Blaine, while his ironworkers
at Braddock toll and sweat to furnish
the wherewithal. The wages of Amer
lean labor are reduced in order that men
of Mr. Carnegie's stamp may amass
their millions and maintain magnificent
residences in foreign countries. This
Capitalization of wealth by which mo-
nopolists are enabled to live in luxu-
rious ease has resulted from the So
called protection" of high tariff.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-06-17

presented by counsel for the opposing
side was personal conspiracy against
himself. He then assumes the
attitude of righteous indignation, and
confronts the jury as though each one
might expect to be thumped if YER
dict were not rendered in his favor. At
first the jurors are defiant. then amused,
then convinced, and give the judge a
verdict in spite of themselves.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-06-17

Hon. w. w. Erwin assumes the
easiest attitude of any lawyer at the
Ramsey county bar. He usually stands
erect, leans his left elbow on the
clerks desk, and talks coolly and
deliberately. Occasionally he places
in fe the uer9ger pam of his s et and aght talks sas
though he had the entire case in the hol-
low of that hand. At other times he
throws his arms about. though not vehe-
mently, and usually the jury think it
but an expansion of genuine sympathy
for his client. He has reduced the sci
ence of jury handling to fine point.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-06-17
About HitIt After AL.

Little Adelaide (aged three ran out in
the garden one sunny day last week
without her hat. and her father told her
to come in or she would be sunstruck.
Running into the house, she said to lfer
sister: "Papa says if / don't put my
hat on / will get sunshined."