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Affairs i'm West Wa.htuxtou.

FELL THROUGH A TRAP DOOR.-Mary johnson, g
colored girl was in the grocery store OF j. D. Sulli-
van, corner 2Sth and u streets, Saturday night,
when trap-d0or upon which she was standing
gave way, causing her to fall to the cellar, dis
lance OF about feet, by which she lost conscious
ness. She was subsequently removed to her home
by Oficers Hawkins and Lyddane DIR, Yarnell
rendered medical assistance.
TEMPERANCE MEETING.-An interesting meeting
OF the M-street Christian Temperance Union was
held last night at Market-house Hall. The meet
ing was addressed by Maj. s. II. Walker and
MeSsrs Whttnsy and Davies The next meeting
will be held Thursday evening.
COAT THIEF.-The clerks Of A. Sommers Sons
clothing store, 30:'S street, had lively chase
this morning after a cOlOred boy who had stolen
coat valued at S. from the rack outside the store
The thief made his escape with the coat.
NOTES.-The attention OF the authorities has
been called to leak In a service pipe on Grace
STREET.-THE funeral OF Mr.. Frank Lunsford will
take place this afternoon from Trinity Catholic
chureh.-Onicer A. Hess, who has been on the
sick list for week, returned to duty to-day.
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BOOKS. DC.
SEWING MACHINES. &c.

N-OIBING ExCEEDs A SILENT WHITE SEwIN0
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ANYTHING TO BEAT CARSON.
who will be District DeDerases 10 the
Republican National COnventiont

"We are going to be represented In the conven-
ton Tomorrow" said Mr.. W. Calvin Chase to
STAR reporter this morning. He spoke OF himself
and those who acted with him. "This fact how
ever he went TO explain, "will not prevent us
from taking part In a new convention should one
be called. We believe that the former proceedings
were unconstitutional
The topic OF interest to-day among those who
expect to take part in the convention is OF course
the contest among the local politicians who wish
70 De sent to the national convention delegates.
Inc rule formerly observed that one delegate shall
o. white man and the other cOlored will lie adj
hered 10. II Is said. The names Of Andrew Gea-
son. A II. 3. Davis and A. l. Barber are mentioned
az the white candidates There Is greater array
OF names Tor the other place. Perry Carson leads
the list. ana following him come Frederick Doug
lass, ProL Gregory, Fred. Dyson and Others Mr..
Chase says that he is not candidate. The lead
lng Ticket Is believed TO be Carson and Gleason.
The Chase faction is said TO favor Frederick Doug
lass or any other man who can defeat Carson.
HOW GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE MAN WAS OUT
RUN IN MISSOURI
telegram to the New York Stn from Wells
Vile, No., Saturday, says: 1.-TWO months ago an
impecunious-looking stranger, who said he was
Watson, from New York, came here and talked
little Of his running ability. Nobody thought he
could run, and every one supposed he was on the
Rlttenhouse, who the Wellsville sports knew could
pick his feet up pretty lively, and finally a match
between the two for 500 a side was made. The
Jonesourg Splinter while In the Government Print
ing Once at Washington improved his leisure mo-
mtnts In athletic ways until he got reputation
In the East as a runner. The distance named was
15O yards, on the race track. Watson. who is be-
yond doubt a professional In disguise. moved away
from his opponent at a rate that paralyzed the
spectators and dumbfounded Rittenhouse. IL is
said that fully $1,000 was lost on the race"
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great bargain. Elegant new nine-room
mouse, 1918 CorcOran ST.. s., 600 cash, balance TO
suit. Watchman on premises. 2w
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The NEW GRAND Amy COdNlNpER.-Col Chas
p. Lincoln. OF Kit karsOn Post No. I, was elected
Saturday night commander OF the Department. OF
the Potomac The other ofncers viii be elected
tomorrow night.
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THE POPULARITY or TURKISH RUGs.-The demand
for eastern textile goods Is increasing continually
In New York Boston and all the Northern cities
most well-tc-do families use Persian rugs for ncor
coverings, Turkish portieres Tor hang1ngs, SILK
DaxheSfan rugs for furniture coverings and Brl-
garfan etabroideries and Damascus silks for tidies
and table-coyers. Duneanson Bros, corner 9th
and ID streets, begin the peremptory auction sales
OF very large and attractive collection OF these
goods to- morrOw al IL a. IN. and $50 D. IN This
sale also incuoes large invoice or white and gray
fur rugs
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TEE DICKENS READISG--At the Congregational
church this evening Mr. Charles Dickens will read
the chapters from David COpperfield," which tell
OF SteerfOrth's nrst visit 10 the home OF Little
Emily his betrayal OF her and his death; and FROM
"Pfckwick" he Will read the account Of Bob saw
yers entertainment Of the philosopher and the
Bardell incidents. 10 j. probable that Mr.. Dickens
VIII have a large and distinguished audience and
entertainments
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and IL streets nOrthe tSt, reports stolen from her
yard g. worth Of derciothing.-Rufus ii. Darby,
No. 1905 street, reports the larceny OF a pair OF
horse blankets.-John CrJnin, No. 5:25 Az street,
reports stolen from in front or his store SIS worth
OF carpet.
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COMMISSIONER WEBB, assisted by Grand Chan
celor A r. MedfOrd. of the District OF Coluln Dia
viii open the fair end bazar given by the Nelson
DIVISION No. p L. X b. OF r., at the street Rink
tonight
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Dog Collars Engraved; Razors sharpened
Iree. WALFORD, AS7 PeDna ave. SmwGS
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STOLEN SHOES on HIS FEEr.-Thomas II. Smith,
young colOred man employed at soldiers Home,
was robbed OF pair OF shoes some days ago. He
subsequently accused Solomon Duffy OF the lar
ceny, out the latter denied the accusation, but
aIterward took the shoes OF his feet and gave
them 10 smith Duny was then arrested, and
Judge Smell lined him 3 this morning.
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TEMPERANCE IN THE CoLoRED CHuRcHEs-Ply.
mouth Congregational church was crowded yes
terday afternoon, at the third of the series OF
meetings that are being held under the auspices
OF the w. G. T. L. Mrs. Dr. Howard presided. Rev.
Geo. W. Lee, Mr.. c. n. Whitney, and the Revs. Dr.
steward, Geo. w. Moore and Walter Brooks deiv-
cred telling speeches The ladies circulated petit
tons for prohibition among the audience, and
obtained many signatures
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FINED FOR STRIKING AN EIGHr-YEAR-OLD Boy
William Johnson, cOlOred, was In the Police Court
to-day Tor striking an eight-year-oid boy named
Henry Holly. Zine boy" said Mr.. SheDperd, lis
very small, but think he knows the nature OF an
oath" The boy was then sworn and testified that
johnson struck him on his head, and a fine OF So
was imposed.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-05-11
lNOERSOlI ON CONKLJNO.

Robert 6. Ingersoll was chosen by the
New York legislature to deliver the eulo-
gy on the late ex-senator Conkling. 1t
was pronounced at the Academy of Mu-
sic in Albany on Wednesday evening.
Like everything Mr.. Ingersoll says, it
was full of eloquent passages. The clos
ing sentences were as follows
''He did his work and felt the blows
and stabs of the envious, the obscure. of
the small and of the weakest; but the
greatest could not drive him from his
convictions or from the field. He would
not stoop to ask or give an explanation,
but left his words and deeds to justify
themselves. He held in light esteem the
friend who heard with half-beleving ears
the SANDER of foe. He walked high
way of his own, he kept the company of
self-respect. He would not turn aside to
avoid foe or to greet or gain friend.
In his nature there was no compromise.
To him there were but two paths-right
and wrong. He was maligned, misrepre-
sented and misunderstood: but he would
not answer. He knew that character
speaks louder far than words. He was
as silent then as he is now; and his ST.
lence was better than any forms of
speech, for 1t refuted every charge.
He was an American, proud of the
country that was ever and will ever be
proud of him. He did not find perfec-
tion only in other lands. lie did not
grow small and shrunk, wthered and
apologetic, in the presence of those upon
whom greatness had been thrust by
chance. He could not be overawed by
dukes and lords nor flattered into verte-
brateless subserviency by the patronizing
smiles of kings. In the midst of conven-
tionalities he had feeling of sutfocation.
He believed in the royalty of the man, in
the sovereignty of the citizen, and in the
matchless greatness of this republic.
LAS he lived, he died. Proudly he en-
tered the darkness or dawn that we call
death. Unshrinkingly he passed beyond
our horizon, beyond the twilight's pur-
pie hills, beyond the utmost reach of hu-
man harm or help, to that vast realm of
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-05-11
ANOTHER BLAINE SCARE.

There appeared in the papers of Sat
urday dispatch from New York to the
Philadelphia Times, in which it was posi-
lively asserted that the friends of Mr..
Blaine had received his consent to an
aggressive canvass in his behalf for the
presidency: that the portrait of him
which was issued in Judge last week was
the start of new boom for him; that
the unexpected expressions in Mass
achusetts and Vermont for Mr.. Blaine
were not accidental or unexpected by Mr..
Blaine's friends" and finally, that 'he
will be nominated at Chicago if plenty of
hard work and enthusiasm can accom-
plish it"
As a story the dispatch was a great
success, but as a statement of fact it
seems to haye been signal failure. None
of Mr.. Blaines most intimate associates
and strongest supporters will acknow-
ledge that there is particle of truth in
the assertion that he will allow his name
to go before the convention. Certainly
the unknown writer of the tale was
"away off, when he spoke of the Blaine
enthusiasm up here in Vermont. No
foundation for any part of the story has
yet been discovered and probably none
exists
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-05-11
ANOTHER FIRE.

Thomas Maroney's residence, on the
west side of Weybridge street in this vii
lage,was burned Tuesday evening. Mr..
Maroney was sitting on the doorstep,
smoking, about 8 o'clock, when neigh
Dor came to tell him the house was afire.
1t caught in the roof around the chimney
and before anything could be done to
stop the progress of the flames the upper
story was almost consumed. The fire
company were promptly on the ground
with the steamer, but water was to be
had only from wells, and these soon gave
out; so that little could be accomplished
except to keep the fire from spreading
However, the company did well all that
could be done. The neighbors carried
out almost all the furniture, provisions,
etc., before the fire had made much head
way. There was insurance to the amount
o f $500 on the house, 5000 on furniture
and $50 on produce, all placed in the
Vermont Mutual through Mr.. Eldredge's
agency. The house is practically total
loss. Much sympathy is expressed for
Mr.. Maroney, who is well along in years
and is hardwOrking man.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-05-11
ANNIVERSARY OF MIDDLEBURYY. m. G. A..
From the sigma.


The usual anniversary exercises were
held in the Congregational church on
Sunday evening, May Z, at : 80 o'clock.
The programme was as follows:
Organ Voluntary, Mrs. Miner.
singing, Select Quartette.
Reading OF Scriptures, Rev. Mr.. Thompson.
Prayer, Rev. DR.. White.
Singing-Solo Mrs. Pitts.
Report OF President Prot. W. W. Eaton.
Report OF General secretary, E. y. Folsom.
singing, select Quartette.
Address, E. a: Lawrence.
Congregation.
Benedicton, Rev. y. DEF. Palmer
The day was remarkably fine one and
the church was very full. The select
quartette consisted of Mrs. Pitts from
Burlington, Miss Cady. Drs. w. II. and
Samuel Sheldon The presidents and sec
retary's reports will be found elsewhere
Mr.. f. \. Lawrence is the State secreta-
ry of Maine and agent of the Interna-
tional committee. He gave a stirring adj
dress, which was full of interest and
profit. He treated of the origin of tho
Y. NJ. c. y. in London in 1914, its growth
in the number of associations and MEM
bers and in the amount of property in
vested in buildings. He also presented
clearly the different kinds of work, the
need of it and the relation of it to the
church. The whole was very practical
presentation of the subject and it was
listened to with great interest.
Mr.. Lawrence is to spend some days in
Middleburv and he intends to assist in
putting the association on permanent
financial basis. One feature of his plan
is to secure perpetual pledges from those
interested. By this is meant that person
will pledge to give certain amount each
year perpetually or till he withdraws the
offer by request to that effect sent in
writing to the treasurer. The greatest
difficulty in securing money is to find
persons suitable to solicit funds who can
afford the time each year. This method
requires but little more time to solicit fol
ten years than for one. In this way the
association can be put on a solid financial
basis. Are you willing to help?
1T appears from the secretary's report
that during last year 3S new names have
been added to the membership; - have
removed from town, and there are on the
roll at present 10 names. The president
in his report says: Zone year ago / was
often told that we had better abandon
the effort of sustaining the association
today, almost never hear that sentiment
expressed. The people of Middlebury
are more ready today to contribute to it.
support than they were year ago. Very
few have subscribed less than they die
last year, many have subscribed more. II
is, therefore, with great hope that retire
from the presidency of the association -
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-05-11
NOTE AND COMMENT.

A tariff reformer, according to the De-
troit Tribune, is man who spends one
fourth of his time denying that he is
free-trader, and the other three-fourths
bowling for free trade.
The general conference of the Metho-
dist church, in session at New York,
decides that it cannot admit the women
delegates elected to it. Among those
excluded is Miss Frances NJ. Willard,
whom the Rock Island Qll.) conference
sent.
The nomination of Melville w. Fuller
of Chicago to be chief justice of the sup
rene court has been referred to SUBJ
committee of the Senate judiciary COM
mittee. Senator Edmunds wanted to
have charges of copperheadism investi-
gated before the nominee was confirmed.
County politics will begin to warm up
now that the call for the county conven-
ton is out. 1t was prepared at meet
ing of the county committee held at the
Addison House here on Wednesday. Not
much has yet been said, at least publicly,
as to who the nominees of the county
convention are likely to be.
The Democrats of the State met in
convention at Montpelier, yesterday, to
nominate State officers and elect delegates
to st. Louis. The State and the country
will, of course, await the result with
bated breath. At the county caucus
Wednesday night NJ. E. Sprague of
Weybridge was selected to represent this
county on the State committee.
As dairying country Vermont has adj
vantages possessed by no other New Eng
land State-pure water and plenty of
rich, sweet grass in summer, and quanti-
ties of the best meadow hay, or chances
for the establishment of silos for winter
feeding, says correspondent of the Ru-
raj New Yorker With the advent of
creameries new era is dawning upon
dairying among our mountaineers. Cream
cries are springing up all over the Slate,
and wherever one is established we see at
once an increase in the value of farms
and an improvement in the stock raised.
The New York Mail and Express is
making canvass of the Republican edit
ors of Connecticut, New Jersey and New
York to ascertain their preferences among
candidates for first and second place on
the national ticket. So far as the re-
turns are in, IS editors are for Depew, 6e
for Blaine, 10 for Gresham, 6 for Sher.
man, 1 for Allison, > for Lincoln, fol
Hawley. for Sheridan, and one each
for Harrison, IIscock, Sewell, Stanford
and B. F. Butler, while sc editors are fol
Harrison for vice-president, 10 for Phelps
l5 for Lincoln, II for Hawley, 10 fol
Gresham, for Foraker, Z for Allison,
for Ingalls,, for Morton, and one eacf
for Warner Miller, w. d. Kelley, j. w
Wadsworth, John d. Long, w. T. Sher
man, Fremont Cole and S. NJ. Cullom.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-05-11
PERSONAL.

Hon. Cyrus w. Wicker of North Fer
risburgh is seriously i'll with cancer of
the bowels and is not likely to survive
more than few days.
Senator Morrill, has gone to Fortress
Monroe with Mrs. Morrill, for few days,
SAYS Washington dispatch. The ven-
cradle senator is far from vigorous these
days, and occasional outings of this kind
are becoming more and more necessity.
The death is announced, at his home
near Boston, last Thursday, of Rev. Dr.
Increase n. Tarbox. 1t will be remem-
bered that he delivered the Grafton at the
celebration here, three or four years ago,
of the anniversary of the landing of the
Pilgrims.
David NJ. Burke.of Mineville, Clinton
county, consul of the United States at
Puerto Cabello, gave an address on the
occasion of the ceremonies to the memory
of General and ex-President Paez, one of
the leaders in the revolt of Venezula
against Spain, which is spoken of as a
stirring and eloquent discourse and re-
ceived well merited applause according to
Ell Diario Comercial, a paper in that place.
All those who heard Mr.. Burke on the
stump for Cleveland i'm 1854 will not Won
der that even in an address in English to
Spanish-speaking people in Venezuela
the people applauded. He is an eloquent
and impressive speaker.-[Troy Press.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-05-11
FRIDAY, MAY II, 1888.
REPUBLICAN COUNTY CONVENTION.

A Republican convention for the county OF
Addison will be held at the town hall in Mid
dlebury, on Wednesday, the 18th day OF June,
1855, at 10 O'Clock a. m, tor the purpose oil
nominating candidates for county officers to
be supported at the election on the first Tues
doy of September next.
In accordance with longtime custom, each
town is entitled to one delegate and one addi-
tional delegate Tor every twenty-five votes
cast for the Republican candidate for govern
or at the state election last preceding the
county convention, and one delegate tor each
fraction of twenty-five votes exceeding one
halt, and the subjoined list is made on this
basis. Town committees will give at least
seven days public notice of the primary meet
ings for the election OF delegates, and the del
egates will provide themselves with proper
credentials, signed by the chairman and sec
retary OF the primary meeting, which creden-
tlals may be presented to the county commit
tee and shall be prima tacie evidence OF their
election. Delegates are requested to present
their credentials as early as possible. The
committee will be in session ut the Addison
House Middlebury, the night before the CON
vention and also ut : o'clock in the morning
OF the day OF the convention.
We would suggest that the several primary
meetings recommend suitable persons to be
appointed town committees Tor the two years
ensuing.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-05-11

Wife (to husband)-I caught Bridget
starting the fire this morning with kero-
sene, John. Husband-How much do we
owe her? Wife-FOur months wages.
Husband-Well, let her go on with the
kerosene.
Excuse me, sir,' said a portly gentle
man, just as he had run plump into a lit
tie man and nearly knocked him off the
crossing. "Oh, you're excusable, sir.
Don't mention it, but I'll have this thing
fixed when the legislature meets
"What'll you do then?' "I'll have these
grade crossings abolished, sir.r-[ Hart
ford Post.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-05-11
~ezBURLINGTONDee
SAVINGS :. BANK.
NIIltIN I EhED IN ICfIs
Deposits January L, Isss, sI,5s9.
Surplus I39,
CHARTERED IN ls47.

surplus 138, ,SJ1
Receives and pays deposits daily. Deposits
made on or before the 4th of any month draw
interest from the lst II made after the 4th,
interest will commence the lst OF the follow
ing month Interest will be credited to de-
positors January lst and July lst, compound
ing twice year. There are no stockholders
In this bank All the earnings, less expenses,
belong to depositors. The rate of interest de.
pends on the earnings and has varied from
per cent to per cent.
For the last Is months the rate of interest
has been "A per cent year.
All taxes are paid by the bank on deposits
OF $1,000 or less. Deposits are limited by law
to s2000 and no interest will be paid on any
sum in excess of this amount, except on de-
posts by widows, orphans, administrators.
executors, guardians, charitable or religious
institutions or on trust fund deposited by or
der of court.
This bank prefers Vermont securities for
the investment OF its funds and sends no mon-
ey out of the State until the home demand is
met.
Funds may be sent by bank check or draft
or postal money order and deposit book will
be returned by next mail.
Applications for loans or for information as
to standing OF the bank may be made to Rufus
Wainwright Middlebury j. E. Roberts, Yer.
gennes or E. c. Dixie, Bristol
IF. WARD. Treasurer.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-05-11
A HORSE THIEF ARRESTED AT BRISTOL

Louis Martin, Winooski horse thief,
was arrested at Bristol on Tuesday. He
was hired the last of last week by a
Winooski liveryman named Dubuc to
drive hack, but failed to show up with
the team when night came. He and one
Taylor appeared in Bristol Tuesday
evening with the team and were appre-
hended by Constable f. S. Farr, with
whom Burlington officers had communi-
Gated. Taylor was released when they
got back to Burlington, it appearing that
he had simply hired Martin TO take him
to Bristol.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-05-11
Y. M. G. A. NOTES.


BY tnc StcretHTy.I
There will be conservation meeting,
for men only, at the Y. NJ. c. a. hall
at $50 o'clock Sunday morning. The
service will be conducted by E. A. Law
renee. The usual gospel service will
occur at $3.50 o'clock speaking by E. A.
Lawrence and others. All are cordially
invited
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-05-11
COUNTY NOTES.

The pension of David Hale of Ripton
has been reissued.
w. E. Eggleston of Bridport the other
day lifted loaded revolver from the ta-
BILE on which it was lying when it went
off, slightly wounding one of his fingers.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-05-11

silence or of Joy where the innumerable
dwell; and he has left with us his wealth
of thought and deed, the memory of
brave, imperious, honest man, who bowed
alone to DEATH"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-05-11
I. NJ. CHAPMAN, !
II. +. TAYLOR,
II. G.. HIBBARD,
+. G.. NORTON,
NJ F ALLEN.

The following is the apportionment OF del
egates to which the several towns in the coun-
ty are entitled:
Addison, 5; Bridport, G.; Bristol l3; Corn.
wall, . Ferrisburgh, IL; Goshen, 3; Gran
vile, 5; Hancock, 3; Leicester 4; Lincoln, 10;
Orwell, :; Panton, 8; Ripton, 5; salisbury, 1;
Shoreham, ;; Starksboro, 8; Nergennes, 10;
Waltham, 3: Weybridge, ): Whiting, ,. Total,
l64.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-05-11
THE STATE BOARD OF TRADE.

The State board of trade will begin
business on Friday next at Burlington.
They will have hall at the Van Ness
House.