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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-01-13
An Artificial Larynx.

Gussenbauer, of Prague, invented an
artificial larynx, through which Bill
roth's first successful case was able to
breathe. and by means of which speak
ing could he done, and, strangely enough,
the words were Ineligible. The arti-
fetal larynx consists of tubes with vibrat-
ing membranes within. through which
the air must pass to and from the lungs.
The natural voice consists of tones or
sounds produced by the vibrations of the
vocal cords in the larynx, but modified
by the throat, tongue, nose, mouth,
teeth and lips. So it is easily understood
that articulation does not occur in the
larynx. In the artificial contrivance the
membranes are stretched so tightly that
when the air is passed between them
with some force tone is produced. AS
these membranes cannot be rendered
tense or lax, the tone is always the same,
an unnatural, monotonous sound, but
the organs engaged in articulation are
able to produce the necessary modifica-
tions in it to be understood as words with
definite meanings, -Globe-D Democrat.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-01-13

Two ladies of our acquaintance,
wealthy and exclusive at the beginning
of the war; were glad during its latter
years through the great change wrought
in their fortunes, to find that their skill
in making shoes, slippers and CATERS
could furnish them with modest in
come. These shoes were constructed
from old broadcloth coats and pants,
pieces of bombazine and any available
black goods their soles were often cut
from the leather tops of worn out Shoes
and their lacings were the coverings of
hoopskirt wire dyed black Toward the
close of the war many of them sold for
$50 and $40 per pair.-Jennie S. Judson.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-01-13
The Voices of Birds.

"Do the voices of the birds correspond
in their registers to those of human be.
ings?'
Decidedly: although this has never
before been stated. For instance, the
nightingale is rich contralto. the mock
ing bird soprano sopracuto. the wood
thrush fine soprano, the skylark curl
Gus combination of the mezzo and the
soprano. with the odds in favor of the
mezzo. The stake driver is a basso pro-
fundo. His notes are deep and sonorous,
and his song is: 'Punk-a-gonk! A-gCnk-
a-wunck.' The cedar bird or the wax
wing lisps. He tries 60 sing in all parts
and canot sing in any. The bobolink is
a musical hybrid of meters. His is a
jingling song. He is the only bird whom
the mocking bird can't initiate. If
bobolink be shut up in the same cage
with hooking bird the hooking bird
will not infrequentsv die within three
months of a broken heart, because of his
failure to initiate the bobolink. The
winter wren is a crystalline contratino
tenor. The rapidity of its song defies
lightning and consequently analysis.
The blue bird as Mr.. Beecher said.
always seems to be about to sing some
thing, but never quite gets there. The
vulture is the musical discord of the bird
family. Its voice. which is even more
hoarse than that of the blue jay, is per-
ceptibly vitiated by its Incorporate hab-
its. The vulture is the drunkard of the
birds The bell bird of Florida has a
voice whose gamut of sounds represents
the higher and lower tones of peal of
bells. The voice of this bird can be
heard distinctly for three-fourths of a
mile. The voice of the oriole sounds as
though the bird We're singing Tuscan
Latin. The voice of the wood dove is
like a flute. The red birds voice re-
sembles piccolo. The scraping voice of
the whet saw resembles so exactly the
sound of saw at a log mill that when it
scrapes its song out at night more than
one sawyer has been walked from his
sleep supposing that the mill was in
motion. The canary has either voice.
The catbird initiates a violin. The
monotonous voice of the blue jay is like
Scotch bagpipe. New York Evening
Sun
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-01-13

For winter stalking, while the snow is
from four to six inches deep, the dress Of
the hunter should be made of a heavy.
light colored wooden fabric, with wool
socks and stout soft moccasins, as ordi-
nary leather foot gear makes too much
noise in passing through brush or hard
snow.
There must be no frozen crust upon the
snow and the harder the wind blows the
better, as this tends to prevent the sound
of the hunters footsteps from reaching
the sensitive ears of the animal and for
the same reason, the stalker should in
variably move against or across the wind,
as his prospects of success would be ex-
ceedinglv precarious should he hunt with
the wind, when the keen smelling and
hearing faculties of the animal would,
in all probability, apprise him of danger
long before the hunter came in sight.
The moose is not only wonderfully
alert in detecting the proximity of hun
tiers, but he seems to be instinctively en-
dowed with the faculty of discriminating
between the sounds produced by the
hunters movements and those made by
the elements. or other natural causes,
such as the loud cracking or falling of
branches from trees. which give him no
alarm, whereas the breaking of small
twig by the step of man will sometimes
startle the wary beast SO as to cause him
to run for miles at his utmost speed
Brig. Gen. Randolph B. Marcy in Outing.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-01-13
Before a Russian Court.

Usually when suspect is placed on
examination or trial and is permitted to
make defense, he employs his attorney
under a contract like this: If sentenced
to Siberia the fee shall be 1000 roublesi
if only a years imprisonment, 5000
roubles; if acquitted, 10000 roubles. The
trials are then conducted under the prin-
ciples of the Russian proverb: The cause
is decided when the court receives 6
present. Thus the success of the lawyer
depends upon his ability in pleasing the
judges taste in present giving. 1t is no
once in twenty times that prisoner sus
pected of crime against the crown is ac
quilted. New York Sun.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-01-13

The manager of one of the large Chi
cago wholesale houses in the line of gen
tlemen's furnishings. shows a novel
necktie which he has just received from
Texas 1t is a rattlesnake skin, made up
in the form of four-in-hand tie. The
point rattle is set in the center of the
outer fold-to serve the purpose of a tie
pin. AS it glistens and shows all sorts of
shifting colors in the sunlight or gaslight
it makes very attractive, if not exactly
conventional, tie. The owner says that
it was sent to HIM as a sample, the sender
saying that. as the stock of rattlesnakes
in his country is inexhaustible, he can
supply as many of these strange ties as
the Chicago house may want.-Chicago
News.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-01-13
AN APPETITE FOR GLASS.
How the Alleged Glass Eaters Deceiv
the CreduIous Public.
Boston Saturday Traveller.

the CredulOus Public.
Several gentlemen were discussing the
other evening at an uptown cafe the pc
culiar appetites that museum freaks have
lately displayed for glass. They were
wondering if the sharp particles were di-
gested, and one of the party said that the
whole thing was fake"
"Why," said the knowing one, "the
trick is ancient. I've seen it done hun
dreds of times. and can do it myself.
You don't believe it, ehl Well to satisfy
those of you who doubt my veracity, I'll
do the trick"
A very thin glass, of the kind in which
settler is usually served, was brought,
and the amateur freak called for glass
filled with water. While the audience,
which had increased in size, was wonder
ing what was to come next, the gentle
man coolly picked up the thin glass and
deliberately bit off piece, which he
chewed with the utmost complacency.
When it was reduced to the proper fine
ness the performer picked up the glass of
water and, to all appearances, washed
down the rather unpleasant dish with
apparently as much satisfaction as if the
particles of glass were delicate bits of
turkey and the clear beverage cham
payne. 1t was noticed, however, that
he did net drain the glass. Everybody
looked at him in perfect astonishment
and some of his friends. thinking it was
an act of bravado which might prove
fatal, wanted to send for physician.
Never mind calling a DOCTOR" said
the trickster, laughing heartily as the
mystitied expressions on their faces
changed to looks of abject terror; I'm
all right. and now I'll expose the trick
OF course none of you believe swallowed
the glass, but the question is what be-
came of it.
He then took up the glass from whic,,
he drank, and, putting handkerchi,
over another tumbler, poured its con-
tents into the empty receptacle. When
the straining was finished the handker-
chief held hundreds Of fine I,ii:clts Of
glass.
"Now you fellows want to know how
the small pieces of glass GOV into the
tumbler, don't you:
''ln the first place there "a little danger
in chewing the glass if one is careful,
but it requires good deal of practice to
SJNNe ~ " ithOul otliIS dcttClcu. IL you
watched me closely you saw that when
put the water to my lips my upper lip
was laid over the rim, and before !
drank drop all the pieces which were
under that upper lip were almost at the
bottom of the water. To be sure one
must be careful not to swallow any of
the pieces with the water but that can
be done by closing the teeth. The finer
the glass used the less fear there is of its
being detected in the bottom of the
tumbler."
Several of the audience tried to do the
trick, but gave up in despair when theil
tongues and gums were cut by the par.
ticles of glass. 1t is, however, becoming
very popular for blooded young men tc
bite pieces out of their glasses, and the
time may come when piece of glass fol
chewing purposes may be included in the
bill for refreshments. York Even
ing Sum-
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-01-13
The Value of Condiments.

The value of the various condiments in
the preparation of combination dishes is
great. Used with discretion they stimu-
late the appetite and promote digestion,
red pepper being specially valuable in this
connection. The various herbs and spices
are exceedingly valuable; salt is abso-
lutely necessary to health despite all con-
trary assertions of the food cranks, and
the condiments employed in making
salads promote the digestion and assimi-
lation of all food eaten at the same time.
Chicago Times.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-01-13
ALL FOR GOLD.

They'll robe me in my bridal gown,
All me, all me!
They'll robe me in my bridal gown,
The orange buds will be my crown,
The white veil will go floating down;
And shall bear the splendor meet,
And wish it were my winding sheet.
All me, ali me.
They'll Irvine white gems about my neck,
All me. ah me!
They'll Irvine white gems about my neck,
And shall give no sign. no check,
But well enough, |, too. shall reck.
That dewy pears are for my tears;
The deadly opals for my fears,
All me, ali me.
They'll lay my prayer book in my hand,
All me. ali me.
They'll lay my prayer book in my hand,
While shall calm and stately stand,
And hear the organ peal.ng grand.
Aud shall neither faint nor fall.
But live and smile on through it all,
All me, all me-
They'll lead me to the altar rail,
All me, ah me-
They'll lead me to the altar rail,
And my false lips will never fail.
Nor my false heart will ever quail
AS breathe DER those words of old,
And sell myself for love of gold.
All me, ah me,
Cot, ,l,,- II.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-01-13

There are two kinds of Joke. One makes
you ache with laughter. and the othar
only makes yon ache. This one belongs
TO the Latter class.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-01-13
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
147 acres, consisting of meadow,
pasturage and woodland, in desira-
BILE proportion. The dwelling
house has lately been thoroughly
repaired and modernized; and is
neat, convenient, comfortable and
commodious. The out-buildings,
though not new, are in fair condi-
ton, and entirely ample for the
wants of the farm. The farm is
we'll fenced, and has upon it a
young, thrifty and bearing orchar |.
This is fine opportunity for any
one desiring 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. 90, 1886. 5d
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19
OUASAPAUG WATER PRIVILEGE. It Includes the Property of the Defunc
 Southford Paper Company.

The offer which l.. c. White made tt l the board of water commissioners to sel the privilege of Lake Quasapaug at Mid dlebury, and to which reference was mad. in last evenings DEMOCRAT, it was learned to-day from George L. White, who spoke for his father, included the mill an6 machinery of the Southford paper com pany. This mill is located five miles dowr the outlet and gets it's power from Lake Quasapaug Of course it will be seen that the sale of the water privilege to the city would render the mill valueless ex- cept what the machinery would bring. This plant Mr. White values as high as $2O0,0O0. The machinery cost $80,000. The building is of brick and has capacity of six tons 8 day
 The property has passed entirely into the hands of L. c. White, and in making thfs proposition to the city his son says he is acting entirely from preference, and is prompted by an entirely unselfish motive. The apparent haste of MT White to dis pose of the privilege to the city is due to ing money and resu1ning operations at the mill. George L. White said to-day that the article in the DEMOCRAT was mislead ing. If we could continue to get our pow CT from the lake, said MT White, why S1OO, 900 would be an exhorbitant price as was intimated in the DEMOCRAT last even ing. But you see the city and mill cannot both get their supply of water from Lake Quasapaug, especially in the d1y season when both would test the capacity. He believed it was econ omy for the city to buy this property now if it was going to buy it at all. It would cost more ten years later than now. And this appears to be true if the argument advanced by citizen and property holder will hold water. The proposition is to close the bargain at once and issue per cent. bonds. Then lease the mill for a term, say ten years, as nobody would want to take lease for shorter period, secur- ing possibly or per cent on the bonded indebtedness involved in the purchase. At the end of ten years the city could then avail itself of the water privilege
 This plan would necessitate the leasing of the mill for $6,000 or S7,000, the lessee of course to keep the property in good condition and add to the plant at it's own expense. The city, it will be seen, would have S2,000 or $3,000 after paying the interest on the investment.
 If, however, the machinery is worth $80, 900, there would be nothing, the matter with selling it and getting something for the lease of the building and water priv ilege. At least this latter plan looks better on paper.
 The city has got to increase the source of it's water supply, but how and when it shall be done rests with the wise-acres of the court of common council.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19
THE WATERBURY DEMOCRAT THURSDAY APRIL s lsa

Last Sundays monthly collection at St. Patrick's church amounted to $563. 40.
 It is expected that the North Main street sewer will be completed in about two weeks.
 The old Catholic school building with all the old parishoners were photographed at 4 p. m. to-day.
 William E. Hough, who was bound over yesterday on the charge of embedding the funds of Chatfeld camp, s. of V., was taken to jail this afternoon as he was un- able to procure bond.
 Frank Stone was given 30 days in jail for intoxication and 120 days for being a common drunkard in the police court this morning. The costs will add 72 days more to his sentence, making seven months inn prisonment.
 The remains of little Katy Bergin. the T. year-old daughter of MT and Mrs James Bergin of Welton street, who died of diph- theria January 12, were disintered at St. Joseph's cemetery this morning on per init for removing them to New York.
 There were two weddings at the Church of the Immaculate Conception this morn ing, the Rev James J. Walsh officiating. The first marriage was that of Miss Mary Burke to Thomas Barry, that of Miss Nora Griffin and Patrick Callahan following i'm mediately.
 Richard F. Dunn of No 9 Drayer avenue and Miss Hannah White of Jackson street, were married by the Rev J. H. Duggan at St. Patrick's church yesterday afternoon. Christopher F. Nolan was best man and Miss Sarah White, sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid. A very pleasant reception followed at the residence of the brides parents on Jackson street.
 Fifteen hundred tickets have been sold for the musical festival to be given at city hall Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings of next week under the auspices of the choir of the Church of the Sacred Heart. Each season ticket entities the holder to chance on a handsome gold watch, and for three single tickets sold the canvasser is entitled to chance. Eight other valuable articles will be sold by ticket
 Nosahogan lodge has earned we'll mer- ited reputation for it's pleasant sociables and it is no wonder that 150 couples were in attendance at the one given last evening the company sat down to very fine spread furnish by Mrs R. L. Martin, Mrs H. T. Stedman, Mrs Horace Beach, Mrs A. T. Webster, Mrs Ira c. Moore and Mrs H. w.. French. The table was adorned with beautiful bouquets ard the viands were in keeping with the reputation of Waterbury ladies in that line.
 About 10 o'clock this morning Julius Miller, the painter, left his horse and wagon in charge of his son, at the corner of Clay and South Elm streets, where he was doing some work. Soon Morris Sul- livan, a young man well known about town, came along in a very intoxicated condi- tion, and jumping into the wagon threw young Miller out. MT. Miller came to the assistance of bis son, but Sullivan treated him in the same way as he did the son. Officer Dean was called and attempted to take the young man to the station house. He refused to walk, and during the en- counter he cut Deans hands. MT. Miller drove up with his wagon, and Sullivan was triumphantly taken to the station house.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19
MARRIAGES.

DUNN-WHITE In this city April IS. by the Rev J. H. Duggan, Richard F. Dunn and Hannah White, both of this city,
 BERRY Y-BURCE- In this city April 19. by the Rev James J. Walsh Thomas Berry and Miss Mary Burke, ali of this city.
 HAN-GRIFFlN-In the city April 19, by the Rev James J. Walsh, Patrick Callahan and Miss Nora Griffin, all of this city. BOGART- -DAY-m Bridgeport April IS. by the Rev John Lindsay, D.D., James P. Bogart of New Haven and Miss Helen Day of Bridgeport MEEKER- JONES' Hartford April 1s by the Rev J. c. Mitchell, Edward F. Meeker of Bridge port, and Miss Lucy Jones, daughter of Samue F. Jones of Hartford
 BEARDSLEY-FARIST-In Bridgeport April 1S by Rev E. A. Blake. Earl F. Beardsley and Miss Margaret Farist, all of Bridgeport. RICHARDSON-HAYES-I Bridgeport April 1S by the Rev T. P. Sawin of Troy, N Y., Wesley s. Hayes and Miss Mary E. Richardson. both ot Bridgeport.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19
THE WORLD OF SPORTS.
WATERBURY vs YALE CONSOLIDATE

WATERBURY vs YALE CONSOLIDATED.
 It stopped raining almost at the last minute yesterday afternoon, and as the Yale consolidated team had arrived, it was decided to play the game which was an nounced as postponed. Only small audi ence was present, but the game was close and interesting one. Dump" Williams of polo fame twirled the sphere for Waterbury and did we'll, the Yales securing only two safe hits. Hayworth, the Yale pitcher was also effective The Waterbury team played better game than on the previous day, which is encouraging. Egan, the change catcher, backed up Williams in proper shane. The score:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19
All of His Fingers Amputated.

John T. Lally of New Haven was obliged to have the fingers of both hands amps- tated yesterday. Dr Rinckoldt, assisted by Drs Mailhouse and Tyler, performed the operation. Young Lally was rescued from the blizzard on Tuesday morning, March 13, by the Jerome brothers. When found he was insensible and badly frozen. Several hours of hard work by the attend ants saved his life, and it was hoped that he would entirely recover, but the ampu- tation of the fingers was necessary
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19
Weather.

For Connecticut-Far weather, nearly station ary temperature light to fresh westerly winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19
Outstripping Hartford.

The Bridgeport Farmer says that it is reported that the firm of Pratt & Whitney of Hartford intend to remove their works to that city. The concern is one of the largest of the kind in the country and would be valuable addition to Bridge ports industries. The report as to the re- moval there could not be positively authen- tieated, and among West End business men was regarded with doubt. If it should prove to be true something like 1,OOO workmen would migrate from Hartford to Bridgeport, decreasing both it's population and wealth
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19

Allderiges patent finish is having very large run. Call at Gallery, il Exchange place.
 Special attention is called to our large and extensive stock of Gold and Silver Watches. Call and examine style and quality of Goods before making your pur- chases, D. c. Calender & Co.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19

Excellent second hand, Upright Pianos, little used, B. Shoninger &. Go. See adv
 Auction sale Carpets, Friday and Satur- day at Twining's, 123 to 127 So. Main st.
 For bargains either in Pianos or Organs call on B. Shoninger & Go. See adv.
 Good bargains in Organs good as new, easy terms, B. Shoninger 6 Co. See adv.
 Watch the DEMOCRAT for the opening chapters of "Retribution" by The Duchess
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19
Bear Hunting in Seymour,

People living near Castle rock, Seymour, have been agitated by the report that a large bear had been seen proving around the summit of the hill Sunday after noon two men, armed with rifles and ac- companied by dogs, secured the woods and rocks in that vicinity, but were unable to discover any signs of a bear
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19
Democratic Primaries.

Democratic primaries will be held on Friday from 4 to o'clock p. m. for the purpose of choosing delegates from the several wards to attend the town conven- tion, which elects delegates to the demo- cratic state convention at Ha, tford, May g. The fourth ward will choose seven del egates, and the other wards five each. The primaries will be held as follows:
 First ward-Phenix engine house.
 Second ward-Booth on the green.
 Third ward-Police court room.
 Fourth ward-No 53 Scovill street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19
The Danburx Shooting.

Though still alive, the condition of Virgil B. Barnum, the victim of the Hawley Bar mum, shooting in Danbury, remains un- changed. Owing to the feeble state of the sufferer it has been impossible to probe fo1 or locate the position of the bullet which will doubtless cause Barnum's death.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19
EVENTS THIS EVENING.

SOCIETY MEETINGs.-Harmony lodge, F. and A: M. Wadham's post, G. A. R. Womans relief corps.
 AMUsEMENrs-The Little Tycoon at the opera house. St. Ann's fair at the peoples theater.