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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-27
Squire Hobbs's Precepts.
We never thoroughly know a

We never thoroughly know a man
until we hear him laugh.
Despair is the gateway to insanity.
Argument will pull wise man
down to the level of a fool. but it
never raises fool up to the plane of
wise man.
Fame, like lightning, generally
strikes the man who is not expecting
it.
Originality is the faculty of adapt
ing an old idea to a new occasion.
When man ventures an opinion he
will find some one who opposes it.
Hence man without opposition is q
man without opinions.-The Century.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-27
The Real Reason,

"What simple and modest bathing
suit Miss Spider always wears" re-
marked the minister.
YES" remarked Miss Vivacitv un-
consciously. You will always see
girl modest at the seaside when she
weighs only eighty-tive pounds y
.Tud0e,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-27

There is man in New York who, it
is said, can eat nine pounds of steak at
sitting. He is the greatest steak
holder we ever knew.-Y0akers States
man.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-07-20
THE ISSUE JOINED.

1t is half the battle to know exactly
the position of the enemy, and the Re-
publicans will shortly have perfect un-
derstanding of where the Democrats
stand Oh the main issue of the campaign
the tariff. The House of Representa-
tives will vote tomorrow on the Mills
bill and will pass it, of course. The test
vote of Monday shows that clearly
enough. The question then was whether
wool should be retained on the free list,
where the Mills bill puts it. 1t was
voted, 120 to l02, to keep it there. Not a
single Republican voted for its retention
on the free list, but three Democrats
voted with the Republicans to take it off
that list. Mondays vote is important as
showing two things-that the Mills bill
will pass, and that the Republicans are a
unit against free wool and are likely to
vote solidly against the bill as a whole.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-07-20
THE REPUBLICAN TOWN COMMITTEES.

THE REPUBLICAN TOWN COMMITTEES.
Following is list of the Republican
town committees in the several towns of
the county Jas compiled by the county
committee at recent meeting in Ver-
gennes:
14ddison.-C. w. Read, Carlton Smith, L. c.
Seger.
Bristol-w. H. Bosworth, A. A. Dean, E. C.
Dixie.
Bridport-J. H. witherell, c. n. Smith, j. o.
Hamilton.
Cornpall-Chas. H. Lane, VIM. H. Delong,
a. W. Foote.
Ferrisburgh.-walker Field, j. P. Kenyon,
d. c. Barto.
Goshen.-R Sessions, Myron Ayers, II. W.
| Chamberlain
GranrMe.-E. F. Briggs, E. L. Jewett, A. c.
Ralph.
Hancock.-Geo. E. Marsh, G. V. Wilson, d. B.
Blair
Leicester.-A E. Stanley, B. c. Fisk, o. A.
Briggs.
Lincoln.-Harvey Farr, NJ. B. Cove, Elhu
Purington.
Aiddlebury.-A. S. Tracy A. j. Marshall, E.
]. Matthews, Jas. NJ. Slade, Ii. d. Maynard.
Monkton.-L. E. Mech, c. L. Beers, II. V.
Sears.
Ne,c Haren.-w. P. Nash. Chas Dana, NJ. 5
| Taylor
Or,ceH.-G. B. Luther, W. B. French, H. E
Hack.
Panton.-Edrick Adams, F. E. Sears, S. p
Hoyt.
Ripton.-Timothy Billings, VIM. E. Cush
man, a. n. McQuivey.
Salisbury.--John E. Weeks, F. W. Atwood
II. j. Hyde.
Shoreham.-E. Barnum, w. n. Platt, c. W
Jones.
Starksboro.-F. n. Hill, Calvin Clifford, E
W. j. Hawkins.
Tergennes-D. r. Young, F. A. Goss, Angus
tus pigeon, G. F. Young
Taltham-Solon Burroughs, F. H. Bacon
David Hare.
Teybridge.-G. W. Cobb Chas. c. Tier, II. A
Boies.
Whhing.-F. d. Douglas, R. B. Wells, c. F
Church.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-07-20
TAE PROHIBITION POSITION.

The position of the Prohibitionists, as
gathered from their platform. is thus
clearly stated by the New York Inde-
pendent
The PrOhibitionists. at their recent ma
tional convention, demanded " the imme-
diate abolition of the internal revenue
SYSTEM which of course include, the
federal taxes on whiskey and tobacco.
The Voice says that, in addition to this
they propose 10 "prOhibit the manufac-
ture =" of Intoxicating liquors. Congress
having imposed these taxes, has the pow
er 10 repeal them; but, as we assume,
The Voice knows that without a change
of the constitution of the United States.
giving Congress the power 10 prohibit
the manufacture of such liquors i'm the
States-of which there is not the fainteSt
pros pect-Congress has no such power.
The prohibition must be established, il
at all, by State authority. The time i
very distant in the future, when two
thirds of both h ouses of Congress will
propose an amendment to the constitu-
tion giving Congress the power, and
when the legislatures of three-fourth'
of all the States will ratify such IN
amendment
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-07-20
MORE ANARcHlsM AT CHICAGO.

The execution of the anarchists at
Chicago last November does not appear
to have annihilated anarchism there.
Tuesday morning the police arrested
three men, who, they say, had entered
into conspiracy to murder with dyna-
mite States Attorney Grinnell, who pros
ecuted the Haymarket rioters, and Judge
Gary, before whom they were tried. The
men under arrest are all Bohemians. The
head of the police, Inspector Bonfeld,
saws that 20 determined murderers We're
at certain hour after midnight to be at
the homes of Grinnell, Gary, Bonfield,
Frank Walker. Gen. Stiles and others
prominent in the prosecution of the an
archists. Dynamite was to be placed
beneath the houses of these, and the pow
erful explosive was to be touched off ST.
multaneously. The board of trade was
to be blown to the sky at the same time,
and wholesale reign of terror inaugu-
rated. One of the conspirators became
alarmed at the enormity of the crime
proposed and exposed the plot.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-07-20
THE BURLINGTON RALLY.

The following are the arrangements
for the ratification meeting at Burling-
ton on Thursday of next week, the 2Gth
inst, made by the executive committee
of the State Republican league:
'The meeting will be held in City Hall
square, beginning at II a. IN. \ process
sion of visiting clubs and all Republi-
cans present in the city will be formed at
the depot on the arrival of the trains
from the north, south and east, and will
march through the principal streets to
City Hall square. Visiting clubs are re-
quested to bring bands, flags and ban
ners with them and to take part in the
parade. The Harrison voters of 1910,
resident in Vermont,are invited to attend
the rally and to form separate division
in the procession. The following emf
nent Republicans have been invited to be
present and occupy seats on the grand
stand GOV. Orn,bee, Lt.-Gov. Fuller,
senator, Edmunds and Morrill,, Congress
men stewart and Grout. Hon. VIM. Il.
i'llilh- iitAiii' - 'r'i'iNi4' "'iN'
Dillingham;, Hendee, Pingree, FaInham
and Barstow. members of the State COM
mittee and others. Among the speakers
engaged are President James +. Foster
of the Republican National league. Con-
gresham Benjamin Butterworth If Ohio
and Hon. Warner Miller of New y Nork.
Music will be furnished by several bands
and male chorus. Republican clubs
are requested to attend the rally en- masse
aud the freemen of the State, irrespect-
i've of party, are cordially invited to be
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-07-20
.. n. THORP, Editor and Manager.
FRIDAY, JULY 20, 1883.

REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.
For President,
BENJAMIN HARRISON
OF Indiana.
For Vice President,
LEVI p. MORTON
otNew York.
For Governor,
WILLIAM P. DILLINGHAM
of Waterbury.
For Lieutenant-GOver
U. A. WOODBURY.
OF Burlington.
For Auditor,
E. H. POWELL
of Richford.
For Secretary of state,
c. w. PORTER
of Montpelier.
For state Treasurer,
w. H. DUBOIS
OF West Randolph.
For Representative in Congress,
JOHN w. STEWART.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-07-20

present. Arrangements have been made
with the various railroads in the State for
special trains and low rates of fare from
nearly all points. Excursions have been
arranged by boat from all points on the
New York side of the lake between
Crown Point and Plattsburgh, inclusive.
Adequate provision will be made for
feeding the multitude the day of the rally.
The headquarters of the Republican State
league will be established in City hall.
1t is expected that the mills and other
places of business which have a large
force of employees will be closed during
the meeting, and the local attendance
will be large. The veterans of the Tip
pecanoe campaign are expected to be
present in large numberss and they will
be in command of the veteran Col. Rolla
Gleason of Richmond. This rally is to
be repetition of the famous one of the
campaign of 1910 in this city, when fully
%, 900 people were in attendance. Spe-
cial trains will arrive from Bennington,
Bellows Falls, Windsor, Wells River, St.
Johnsbury, Richford and intermediate
points between 10 and II a. M, in ample
time for the opening exercises"
Special round-trip tickets will be sold
at stations in this county at these rates /:
vergennes and Ferrisburgh, 80 cents ;
New Haven, 60; Middlebury, rs; Leices-
ter junction, so; Shoreham, s5; Orwell
and Brandon, 81.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-07-20
WALLAos's LIFE OF OUR NEXT PREsI-
DENT,

Gen. Lew Wallace, the famous author
of ''Ben Hur," and late minister to Tur-
key, is preparing a life of Gen. Harrison,
the Republican nominee for President.
The book will also contain sketch of
Morton's distinguished career, the consti-
tuition of the United States, history of
the American system of protective tariff,
together with critical discussion of that
great question. and much other informa-
ton of great value to every voter.
Unquestionably this will be the most
interesting and valuable life of a presi-
dental nominee ever offered to the Amer
lean people. The book will be embellish-
ed with steel engravings of both candi-
dates and with numerous other illustra-
tions. 1t will be sold only by subscrip-
ton. Canvassers wanted everywhere, to
whom publishers highest commission
will be paid. For terms and territory,
address the general agent,
G. c. COVE, IA Wall Street,
North Adams, Mass.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-07-20
PERSONAL,

Senator and Mrs. Morrill, have arrived
at their summer home in StraffOrd.
w. H. II. Bingham and wife of Stowe
have issued cards for their golden we'd
ding, the 3lst.
Rev. Father Classy, for 16 years pastor
of the church of the Holy Guardian
Angel at St. Adams, is dangerously i'll at
Rutland, and his death may be expected
at any time.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-07-20
COUNTY AND VIoiNITY NOTES.

The city of Vergennes was chartered
in 1888. just one hundred years ago.
Hartford and New Haven are the only
cities in New England of an earlier date.
Shorehamites can ''point with pride" to
the fact that Hon. Levi P. Morton, Re-
publican candidate for Vice President
Hon. f. j. Ormsbee, the present COVER
nor of Vermont; Rev. Byron Sunderland,
ID. D., of Washington President Cleve-
lands minister, and Rev. Ira Chase, D.
D.. president of three colleges, were all
natives of their town.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-07-20
TATE OF vERMoNT-Distric, of Adj

BE il remembered, that at a session OF the
Probate Court holden N Middlebury, within
and tor the district OF Addison on the 2d day OF
July, \. ID. l,sS.
Present Hon. Lyman +. Knapp, Judge.
Whereas, a certain instrument in writing,
under seal, purporting to be the last will and
testament OF Lyman smith, late OF Whiiing,
in said District, deceased, having been this
day presented to said Court for Probate,
and duly filed in the Registers ONCE There
fore il is ordered that all persons interested
in the estate of said deceased, be notified to
appear before said Court, AT the Probate OF
nee in Middlebury, in said District, on the
23d day of July, 4. ID. lssS, at 10 o'clock a.
m, by publication of this order, three weeks
successfvely previous thereto in the Middle
bury Register "A newspaper printed n Middle
bury, To show cause, If any they may have,
why said instrument in writing should not
he proved and allowed, as the last will and
testament of said deceased.
~ GEORGE Z. KNAPP, Register.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-07-20

forcing sales to any extent, but there are
enough anxious sellers to keep the tendency
in buyers favor. Strictly choice Vermont
small pea hold at about s3, but New York and
California small pea can be bought at $3.50 to
$3.50 per bushel.
Eggs have been selling fairly at steady
prices. Eastern extras have ruled mostly at
l9c.
New potatoes have been rather scarce, and
prices have ranged up to "a per barrel, but %
to $3.50 cover most OF the sales.
Hay holds fairly steady position, with
sales of choice Eastern and Northern at SIS to
sl9 per ton. Fancy cars command $40. Me.
dium grades range from sl4 to sl7 per ton,
Receivers of rye straw are anxious to keer
cleaned up, and s22 per ton is all that can be
depended upon.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-07-20
ADDISON COUNTY.

SENAToRs-George Hammond of Middle
bury, W. r. Peake OF Bristol.
ASSISTANT JUDGEs-J. Warren Barnes OF
vergennes, j. j. Crane of Bridport.
SHERIFF-Howard Clark of Lincoln.
HIGH BAILIFF- A. W. Frost OF Cornwall.
STATES ATToRNEY-C. NJ. Wilds OF Middle
bury.
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. B. NJ. Cowles.
JUDGES OF PROBATE-Hon. L. E. Knapp OF
Middlebury, Hon. J. D. smith of Nergennes.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-07-20
Uhe N1ortets.
VERMONT PRODUCE.


Butter was firm at Vergennes, Saturday, at
II Ice. v n selections, lie T. n; some extras
a shade higher; eggs l5c dozen; fowls, 10 a
l3c n; beans, Sl.75 $3.50 T. bush; beef,
dressed, 5 Giac y n; pork, &c y h, veal,
dressed, &c T. II; mutton and lamb dressed, :
to l0c y b; hay at - to sll.
Prices OF butter At Richmond, Monday,were
Fair to good AT IA to lGc T. II; choice at l. to
l>c; cheese, factory, ; to sac; dairy to sc;
eggs, l5c per dozen, meal at Sl.3j per hundred
pounds, bran at Sl.95 per hundred pounds
provender AT sl.35 per hundred pounds.
BOSTON PRODUCE.
The situation in butter has not changed in
any important particular. There is more will
lingness ON the part of buyers TO pay the out
side quotations Tor strictly fine stock because
"A larger portion Of the receipts are showing
hot weather defects, but no decided advance
can be obtained. There has been more in
quiry for Northern creamery at 2lc, but hold
cr- are Indifferent about selling AT that price,
and consequently most OF the receipts are put
away, except what are iobbed out at about
DE, Dairy lots OF high quality 60 on readily
at 49,. 60 loc ana zoe can be more easily OBJ
tanned tor selections.
The bean market continues in slow and
unsatisfactory condition. Holders are not
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-07-20
BETTER THAN BLOODY BATTLES.

General Wheatcroft Nelson, says MY
experience in the English army as well
as in America convinces me that nothing
so thoroughly purifies the blood or adds
to health, vigor and life as Acker's Eng
lish Blood Elixir" This great Remedy
is sold under a positive guarantee at
HANAFORD'S PARK DRUG STORE.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-07-20
DYSPEPSIA. DESPAIR. DEATH.

These are the actual steps which follow
indigestion. Acker's English Dyspepsia
Tablets will both check and cure this
most fearful of diseases. Guaranteed at
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-07-20
WATERFOWL LIVE STooK.


Cattle. Sheep. Hogs.
This week.. .....3l94 1121 9l3
Last week.......2015 1851 g3l
Two weeks ago. 939 1898 995
lear ago,July Is, Il9 2024 1868
In consequence of a heavy export trade the
arrivals of Western cattle were not over 2600
head. Some of these were sold to butchers at
So to 1920 per cwt live weight. New England
cattle about 800 head. The cattle have fiuctu-
ated somewhat during the week. Some very
fancy Vermont stock was sent in last saturday
and brought SIC per pound ID. W. Fancy cat
tie rate at 71S to SIC per pound d. W. Butch
ers are little careful how they handle cattle,
as grass-ted stock, partially Stalled, is being
marketed. A firm market on all grades. The
few head very fancy hit the market just right
or they never would have brought SIC per
pound, d. W. j. A. Hathaway sold 25 steers,
average HOO lbs. at SC per pound, L. W.; 40 do.
average 1450 lbs at 1920; 80 do. average 1900
lbs, at s605. W. Malloy sold beef COWS, av.
erage $50 lbs, at 4c per lb. L. W. n. +. Winn
sold u cattle, weight 1900 to 100 lbs, at s5.35
live weight. r. E. French agent, sold cattle,
fancy, ~ to s,s per lb. D. W.; oxen at &c.
Mich Cows-Moderate sales with range
at s25 to $50 mostly.
The Sheep Gala few Northern New York
and Canada lambs this week. They are be-
ginning to come from these sections and OF
good quality. Less Western will soon be re-
quired. A close inspection of the business
and we conclude that prices have not advanc
ed, but remain about as last week. Good
lambs are in demand. Hollis & Co. sold 26l
Western sheep, average so lbs, at41lc per lb.
L. W. Coombs & Farrar sold 10 sheep, weight
223O lbs, at 41ac; 1872 lambs, average CO lbs, al
74c. F. Gosselyn sold POS lambs, average 81
lbs, at exc. Breck & Wood sold 5A sheep and
lambs OF 1870 lbs, at SIC. j. c. Libby & sor
sold State OF Maine cosset OF 130 lbs, at 6.
Fat Hogs-Western hogs steady at Ga to 61a(
per b. L. w. Country hogs are quoted ~
higher the rate being 73Sc per ID. d. W.
Veal lCalves-No Noimprovement. Rates steady
Fine grades in demand at to 61ac. Some
grassers on sale at &c per lb
Live Poultry-The arrivals 1900 lbs, ant
found sale at l0c per ID. for mixed lots.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-29

mcans a renewal of active hostilites between Sir
Edward and both the Chatham and Brighton
lines. The public will suffer, but perhaps not
more than they would suffer by coalition.
The Postmas.erIG General has been trying to ex-
plain to the British public why letter from
England to India costs ten cents, against only h'e
cents from France. 1t appears that France mas
right. under Postal Union rules, TO senc ielter
to any British possession for five cents. Inc
British Postoflice, however, charges double rates
because il pays an enormous annual SUBSIDY W
British ships for carrying the mails. Mr toilkes
takes credit for reducing the subsidy TINS year
by nearly $500. 900. The payment, Ike the pay
ment to the Atlantic steamship ring, Is none Vhe
less form Of that protection which the hngnsh
profess to have abolished. The postal telegraphs
he admits, lose half a million sterling yearly.
Yet he means to acquire a monopoly of the tele-
phones
The scandal of Lord Augustus Loftus's bank
ruptcy is considerable. There is no other impu-
tation on him than having lived beyond his
income. But the English think themselves hui
inflated that man who has been an Ambassador
and Governor General should end his career at
seventy in the Bankruptcy Court. His liabilities
are $500, 000 As Ambassador he had s35, 900
year Mt Vienna and at st. Petersburg-twlce
what America pays her Ministers OF the hlghest
rank As Governor OF New South Wales he had
the same But he could make two ends
meet. His family are poor. The Marquis of Ely,
his nephew. is one of those Irish peers whose
losses have been heaviest Lord Augusyus's sister,
the Dowagcr Marchioness Of Ely is a Lady of the
Bedchamber to the Queen, and perhaps Her
Maiesty's most intimate friend. His creditors
treat him kindly They accept 81 900 for all
claims and the proceedings in bankruptcy arc to
he annullcd Lord Augustus has a pension OF
S. 900 as reward for fifty years Of public service.
The Nineteenth Century" for February Will
contain an article on the Constitution OF the
United States by the American Minister.
Mr.. Gladstone who began a series Of papers on
Greek Mythology in the same periodical has mi
grated pcrforce to The Contemporary where
the New-YorS police discussed by Mr.. Charles
Williams.
America supplies another topic TO The Fort
nightly" in English and American Federalism.
The Countess de Grey, formerly the Countess
OF Lonsdae lies Ill at her London house in Bruton-
ST., Mayfair with typhoid fever. The attack
is described by her doctor light one.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-29
A DISPUTE OYER LICK OBSERVATORY.
THE BEATEN CANDIDATE FOR DIRECTOR IN PRACTI-
Cal. POSSESSION.

THE BEATEN CANDIDATE FOR DIRECTOR IN PRACTl-
CAL POSSESSION.
SAN Francisco, Jan. 2s (specan.-The relations be-
Captain II. s Floyd, president OF the LICK Trus
and Professor Holden, director of the new observa
tory at Mt Hamilton, badly strained II was an
open secret that Holden accepted the presidency OF the
California University with the prospect OF taking charge
OF Lick Observatory when II should be completed He
found however that Floyd had strong backing for the
position and the recent election Holden narrowly
missed defeat Floyd had been interested In astronomy
for many years and has taken charge of all the work
at Mt. Hamilton lie has boon at the observatory for
months II was he who conducted the first obscrva-
t0ns through the great equatorial While he remains
there Director Holden refuses TO the observa
tory. but remains al the State University attending
such duties can be performed there. Floyd Is evi
denty determined TO hold the fort and the Is
awaited with much interest. Meanwhile the Lick trus-
tees running the observatory in peculiar fashion
An Oakland astronomer who wcll-known as a careful
observer, applied last week for a COPY of a volume,
ono OF the publications of the Lick Observatory lie
received printed postal card declaring that his
had been pnt on the supplementary list and II any
copies left after distribution to fo aud Eastern
Observatorcs and societies. no should have AZ the
edition was limited however 1t feared, tn,
lar said that there wouldn't be enough to meet all
qnrements There only twelve observatOries I'm
California and It would that they could be put on
1,5O0 copies This has caused much bitter com
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-29
TO ExPKL OurLAws FROM WEST vIRGIyIA.

CHARLESTON, W. Va, Jan. 2S.-The vendetta between
the McCoys OF Pike County, KY, and the Hatheds OF
Logan County, ~ Va, has grown to such proportions
that it has been found necessary for The officials Oh
Logan County to call upon Governor wilson, OF TINS
State, for aid to suppress the disturbance. The trouble
oHgisated just after the close of the Rebellion
Mes scngers from Logan County had conference with
tho Governor to-day. They represent that there are
no hopes OF the oivi officers OF Logan County bcng
able to control these fierce mcl and they desire au
from the state. The Pike County gang Is reported 10
be Increasing and the lives Of several Of the Czehs
Ol Logan County are threatened. Governor wilson
has the matter under Amusement While he still hopes
that order may be Icsttrd without re- ortnB 10 eA
ts"ssi,ary means he Is determined TO employ prompt
and adequate means TO maintain the honor OF TINS oae
Several militia companies Of The State have Onercu ther
services TO aid I'm supplesstng tho irt UD'cs III Is
feared that the affair Will Lot be settled FOR geAe
while.