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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-01-06
DANGERS TO TREASURES.
Eternal Vigilance Is the Price of Posses
sion of Gems and Jewels.


"Possessors of rare or unusually valu-
able gems" said well known gentle
man the other day, "are menaced with
all sorts of danger to their treasures.
Eternal vigilance seems to be the price of
possession. Indeed. l sometimes think it
is too high price to pay for the pleasure
of wearing costly jewels. But women,
you know, will have jewels if they can
get them, and are willing to undergo
almost any conceivable amount of trouble
or risk to retain or enjoy them.
Zone of my engagement gifts to my
wife was ring which had been the be-
trothal ring in my family for generations.
1t is an opal, probably the finest of its
size in this city, surrounded by diamonds.
Originally there were fifteen diamonds of
the first water. Some years ago the set
ting began to show signs of age, and my
wife left the ring at one of the foremost
of the Broadway jewellers stores in this
city. In a few days the ring was re-
turned, and the assurance was given her
that the prongs holding the diamonds IN
place had all been strengthened, and that
the ring would last indefinitely.
"Recently>she determined to have the
ring reset in a more modern fashion. We
went away for the summer, leaving the
ring at well known jewelers. Soon
afterward my wife received very polite
note to the effect that only thirteen of the
diamonds were available for resetting, as
the other two were very clever imita-
tions. To verify the statement the jew
eler forwarded the two bogus diamonds
by express to us. They were certainly
the best counterfeits that ever saw.
so, it seems, the newest of all dangers
to diamonds is the dishonesty of the dia-
mond settlers. OF course, the great ma
jority of diamond settlers are unquestion-
ably honest. 1t is a class of workmen,
like diamond cutters and polishers, ia
nous the world over for honesty. Still,
black sheep will steal into any flock.
Buffers in private families, especially in
England, where they have access to
stores of plate and jewels that are often
of fabulous value, are a conspicuously
trustworthy Glass; yet here in New York
only short time ago a butler who had
made the round of some of our best fam
lilies was detected in changing the superb
diamonds in his mistress earrings for
trumpery glass. He was by trade dia-
mond setter, and who can tell how many
gems he exchanged for paste when he
was working at his trade?" York
| Sun.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-01-06
An Oculist's Advice.

1T is very wrong" said an oculist'
'for people to buy glasses without having
the eye examined. They might as wen
order medicines to be put up without a
physicians prescription. The eye Is a
very delicate organ, and improper glasses
not only cause headaches and other ti"u-
bles, but often permanent INJURY to me
sight. Glasses should be regularly pre-
scribed, and then fitted 10y some one VINO
understands the business Thoroughly
This is particularly necessary when spec
tacles are worn. Philadelphia Times
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-01-06

The japanese have voluntarily con-
tributed over S2,l00,000 to provide for
the defence of their coast.
An immense locomotive just complet-
ed at Paris is expected by its builder to ac-
complish speed of 93 miles an hour.
Paper is now to be used in the manu-
facture of bottles. Their weight is less
than glass or stone ware, and they are
less liable to break.
The trees on an orange grove near
Chulota, Fla, are heavily loaded with
fruit, part of which is ripe and the rest
half-grown green fruit from last June's
blooming.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-01-06
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,
pasturag4 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 l.
This is fine opportunity for any
one desiring a 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 f. J. ORMSBEE, Brandon.
W To-
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-01-06
DON'T

let that cold of yours run on. You think
it is light thing. But it may run into
catarrh. Or into pneumnnia. Or con-
sumption.
Catarrh is disgusting. Pneumonia is
dangerous. Consumption is death itself.
The breathing apparatus must be kept
healthy and clear of all Instructions and
offensive matter. Otherwise there is
trouble ahead.
All the diseases of these parts, head,
nose, throat. bronchial tubes and lungs,
can be delightfully."- and entirely cured by
the use of Boschee's German Syrup. If
you don't know this already, thousands
and thousands of people can tell you.
They have been cured by it and "know
how it is themselves" Bottle only 20
cents. Ask any druggist.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-01-06

according to directions and continued until January The first week
for the eight weeks OF q. y. WINtlENBACI.
Subscribed and before April
GEO G. BENNER j. 7.
At the price of fresh Boston M Above sixty hens
laid S6l 80 worth of eggs during the eight weeks trial
Sheridan Powder make hens sold Ivy all druggists
and general stokeepes for will
postpaid address the Fowler 81
Or for 81 will send 2 # Pvd postage
prepaid Six for - 1rcrd
express office i'll the United States. l. S. JOHNSON co..
% Custom House St. Boston ~
We pM send full particulars by to any address,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-01-06
Welding by Electricity.

BY the improved method of Welding
by electricity broken bar of metal can
be easily reunited, or bars of different
metals welded together, and those metals
which previously resisted welding mosi
strenuously are now Joined with ease
while those previously easily welded re-
main the same by the new process.
Chicago Herald.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-01-06

" \ and reliable Medicines are the best
ONN todepend upon. Acker's Blood Ell
ixir has been prescribed for years for all i'm
nnrities of the Blood. In every form of Scrof-
nlous. Syphilitc OF Mercurial diseases, 1t is
Invaluable. For Rheumatism, has no equal.
l.. HANAFORD, Druggist, Middlebury.
Smyrna times., 1888-12-26
Old Shoes.

1t would seem that all the old shoes
had not been gathered up to throw at
brides at departing on recent wedding
trips, for a dealer in old shoes was
along on Friday and gathered up a
wagon load The boys all over town
were soon hOcking around his wagon
with piles OF old, cast off shoes, as if
each had been specially informed by
telegraph dispatch, one boy bringing
from his home eight pair for which he
was paid 20 cents. When the stock
was all in one of the men for there
were two with the wagon) commenced
throwing out such as were not worth
mending to be put again on the mar
ket, and had tumbled quite a pile in
the street. One of the Town Commits
sloners happening to come along dis
covering the pile of rubbish tossed
from the wagon, asked what they were
going to do with it, and received the
reply that they were going to leave
them there. He was told that thew
could not do Tat, that they were the
means OF the shoes getting there and
they must get them away. One of the
men replied they should do no such
thing, when they were as promptly in
formed they would be speedily put un-
uer arrest One of the men softened at
this and commenced to throw them in
the wagon again, but the other as grit
tily tossed them out.
The crowd gathered larger and larg
er and it looked as if there would be a
conflict of authority, and seeing the
menacing state of affairs and the possi-
bi!iilty of legal costs, gathered up the
pile, which amounted to near a horse
cart load, deposited them on the hotel
yard manure pile and drove off as if
glad to put a space between them and
trouble.
Smyrna times., 1888-12-26
Throwing Stones.

The driver of the bakery wagon had
a costly throw on Friday. He allowed
the shepperd watch dog to 90 with him
on his rounds, the dog running and
barking continually while the wagon
Is In motion. This has been ANNOYING
TO good many people and finally he.
got out of patience himself, and pick
ing up a stone, he threw it fiercelv at
the dog but lucky for the animal but
unlucky for the man, it missed its
mark but striking theground, rebound
ed and went crashing into the large
plate glass window of James P. Hof-
ttecker's drug store, which cost $40 when
1t was put there. He was disposed to
regard 1t as an accident for which he
was not responsible, but impressed that
IN the eyes of the law this was not bust
ness, he paid the probable cost, S25.OO.
all of which however was returned to
him but $40.
On the evening of the same day one
boy threw stone or bat at another
BOY, but the missile went through the
glass OF show case at the store of E.
q: Walls. This was another case
where the party learned when he
wants to throw stone, he had better
go out in ten acre lot.
Smyrna times., 1888-12-26
News Items.
The leading questions:
Ie Gtop1,,, IL. a

Inc leading questions:
Is Stanley alive?
Canal? '''e l "uami
have nave you read Robert Elsmerep
W. Who VIII be Secretary of Stateq
" nat did you get for Christmas
Rlddleberger has been disgusting III.
country again with his drunken evbi
nitlons in the Senate. a Ut
New Jersey is asked to give S1OO Oor
towards removing Smiths Island 60
the Delaware River. - 0'Il
No mans movements are watched
win more interest than those of Seno'
m Ior Matthew Stanley Quay. He is al
most as silent as a sphinx. a.
Brooklyn, Philadelphia and cbic.oo
are hghting for second place in the - -
OF cities of the Union. New vi. ~ S'Ie 70
FIRST beyond dispute. 0'N Is
The citizens Of Jacksonville n,
nave rendered reception fo tbo Ia. Ia
Clyde steamship IroGuois. which ;s "Jm NV
nIst , vessel that anchored MI tha " o;,'' iue
wnaiVes since the yellow fever Nj
ade has been raised. vet oloeK-
after spending millions of dollars .,
u !ne Fanama Canal, it begins To- Loot ~ ~
Il the matter would have Ia he - as
pea The stockholders are tird oFnp S,op'
ing out money without a prosnoc. 10y :
return. The greater part of Inc ~, ~ u
already subscribed has come "'Fmey Sn
+ rance, and if the work is ,D. from
pleted all that has been investod com, i1,
yI' pipol cpn pay "a, any interest, and the prin-
Smyrna times., 1888-12-26

hold of the human comprehension as
4 IN the child life of Jesus. The mvs-
teries of the GOdhead they could not
/ understand, but Christ as the babe in
/ the manger, as the boy and the man
living and walking among them reveal
ing his constantly growing powers
| they could. The scenes in Gatbsema-
ME and on Calvery were too Godlike
Tor the proper conception of Him with
out the antecedent periods Of His life.
In the animal life of creation they en-
tered by instinct almost at once into
their full powers, while with the bu-
man race nearly one third was lost in
learning how to live. They come helm.
less and ignorant and have to be taught
everything, but by culture the mind is
capable of unlimited expansion. The
The idea of Immortality has prevailed
with all people because it did not seem
reasonable that genius which was so
long in reaching its capabilities sbould
become extinct with death as was tho
case with animals. Christ hrougbt
that which existed in the world in
vague idea-the knowledge of immor.
tality, the resurrection and tbe fntnro
llie-prominently before the race ne
lts chlet aim and existence. Christ
Vnus In bringing to the knowledge of
man new and better existence.-a
ilght on time and eternity-has or will
become the 'desire of all nations y
lie dwelt at some length on the wav
TINS will be done, himself having Iaid
down the way in his teachings as re-
corded IN the gospels and said that
only the forms and ceremonies tbot |
were an embodiment Of the faith. and |
the worship that was in spirif and |
truth, would be acceptable to him and |
IN harmony with his life when amono
men. ''"iOiiS
with the exception of a march
through the streets abOut noon of tho
independent Cornet Band lcoloredl
ana lne coming out of the Hose Com.
Pahy IN the afternoon, there was moth.
ing OF incident, unless it might be a
ton. 4"e9-
At night the chapel Of St. Peter.
would not begin to hold the people
VINO went TO witness the SUNDAY school
The orchestra assisted
with the music and there was tbe
usuai distribution Of Christmas Gifts
chimney. '''o
AT the same time the Methodist Sun.
nay School was giving its numerous
scholars treat of ice cream. cake and
lruiI at the Opera House thus Winding
'lD day which had been full Of good
'herr, and in its April mildness ana
DIlsht sun, was generally set down as
remarkable. do
Smyrna times., 1888-12-26
Among the Breakers.

A good audience met at the Onera
House on Thursday night to hear the
rendition of the drama of the above
name as rendered by home talent, and
had two hours ofsolid enjoyment. The
drama had enough of plot, scene and
incident IN it to show off bright com
pany OF amateurs, while not too over
drawn and passionate to be bevond
their reach. The play abounded in
telling incidents in which comedy
played a large and very attractive
part. o. Il. VOshell took the character
OF Dgoid Murray the lighthouse keeper
decidedly well, and as the one who
caused the mystery in the lives as de-
picted IN the play, bad a very impor-
tant role to Gil, Miss Elva Smith as
Mother Carey, gave another proof of
her very versatile talent for dramatic
renditions. Miss Minnie Reed ae M,
nae Daze and Miss Mary Hall as Roso
Stdbright each showed a proner annro ,.,o'
Slation OF their part and made graceful
hgures on the stage. Eugene Davis ne
the Hon. Bruce Hunter, John r. Rob
inson as Peter Paragraph and Paul JEFF
ierson as Clarence Hunter were very
realistic and effective.
The funny eharacters-the real com.
edy by Miss Alice Spruance as
htddg Bean and j. Ed. Hofieeker ne
Larry DtDine, two Irish servants and
lovers, aud John Mannerin0 as Co,,d |
The colored servant. Zach in their char
acter proved g decided success and |
Mannering, Of minstrel fame was IN.
imitable.
Smyrna times., 1888-12-26
Business Locals

Window Shades and Spring Fixtures
at J. B. CoOper's. Loops and Fringes
GEO. M. STEVENSON will receive
and I'LL all orders for ice cream at tbe
shortest notice.
VIM. +. Smithers has to loan 81 OOO
IN sums OF 1000 each and also 50 ,50O
on mortgage on farm land.
Rupture cure guaranteed. Ease atonce voo,
ctaslGn iP or business delay. Thousands cured Far
KeSst, H. 81 d; mayer, 81 Arch St., Phila At
9'OA9 ilo'el' Reading, Pa. ID Sat. Of each month
For the BEST Lemons in Smyrna. 90
10 Oeo. M. Stevenson's, Market St.
Use Marvellous Cough Syrup.
,,i,S sure cure for Coughs, Whooping Congb Rror
oiilal OF throat affections of any kind. 'ion-
Table and Pocket Cutlery at JR
COOper's, "' - d.
A few Carpets and Mattinps left o.
=. q. Cooper's will be sold at yerv low %
figures. ~ very 10"
cop rulpjt and Family Bibles, at J. B.
=. states Pencils, Pens, Ink, Tablets
a,I,l.s dIa9ers. $, Blank Books, Crayon. and ali
0Iher school Stationery, and ali rho
Scmool SSd." Books, at J. B. Cooper's Book
81 Deyoe Brilliant Oil, the best and SAT-
est oil made, at !. B. Cooper's. '''' '"'-
oIsi?1. Blane Books, all Styles, Sizes and
|uall'les' at J. B. Cooper's. 'U
~ Granite and Porcelain Tea and
7 Tnonoer q G Sets, plain and decorated at
COoper's. y" "anV' at J. b.
Smyrna times., 1888-12-26
0 OVERCOA4s V E
BECAUSE
OVerCOat Seasonisbaro

Bargains in this Li1r =. @pfGa- ,,!'3
many others. "eI as
a A good 60 Melton cloth. all wo.,
Withsilk sleeve linino and ~ a.! CIV. wool
and large enough for ,''-+is. I$$
largest man who grows in 6a1 Sos
aware, for $3.50. III DT-'
Our storm coats at $500 ar.
nGavy warm and good. I- bn, +
"hen we speak of $1,000 ~ ~s
can give you a coat tbar t' WE We
cost you IS per cent. mora o-,.
money elsewhere. Now 'y' VIZ
have good reason for this ase@r eS
ton; its no idle saying. D'''''
The Boys and Gbildreo.
GoodS are equally as cheap and nd
the assortment as large. W.
can and will save you 10 ner
cent on any grade of Clotbing
Remember we make a sne.
clalty of Good Goods. Come
and examine the stock and give
US a trial.
Smyrna times., 1888-12-26

WILMINGTON has a case of hanging
booked for the 22nd of March in which
young man, William J. Calhoon, who
has just passed his majority pays the
penalty for a heinous crime with his
life. He is one of that bad class who
would not be controlled at home and
IN reaching manhood, in addition to
his willfulness had acquired the habit
OF drunkenness. When standing up to
receive his sentence he denied that he
was guilty because he was drunk, as if
that was not a voluntary act and an
additional need of punishment. The
evidence was however of the strongest
kind, and whether it will or not. his
case should be warning to the manv
young men of that city who show an
astonishing depravity before they
reach responsible positions in life.
Smyrna times., 1888-12-26

IHE question of granting licenses
occupied two or three days of the at
tention of the court at Wilmington
last week, in hearing the petitions and
remOnstrances. Of the 100 applica-
tions, about 75 were granted. The
L0ening Journal thus sums up the re-
suit and the spirit of the court in rela-
tiOn thereto:
The agony over the liquor licenses
IS ended for three months more
Ihree-tourths of all those that applied
ior licenses were granted them, includ-
ing a full half dozen persons who are
utterly unit to hold such a privilege
II IS understood that Chief Justice
COmegys faltered not, but withheld his
name in every case where there was
reasonable ground for doing so
Licenses were granted to several per
sons who had violated the laws. In
one or two cases convictions had been
secured for it. The baneful influence
that shields these men is worse than
the men themselves.
There is one feature of these hear
lngs which has not a very creditable
appearance. There were entirely too
many city officers and politicians drag
ged upon the witness stand to give a
good character to the applicants
10 strangers it has the appearance of
very close relationship between our
politics and our saloons. Tt does NOT
look well for the city officers and tbe
prominent politicians and it is a refIec-
ton upon the city whose officers were
thus involved. Ifa person cannot GET
a good character from his Immediate
nelghbors, ten to one are the chances
that he does not have such a character
Mrs. CreedOn's place at HOckessin is A
conspicuous example of this sort of
thlmble-riggng. Her license is neitb-
er needed nor wanted at Hockessin bv
the sensible, substantial, tax-pavino
members of the community. Ali the
church societies there are opposed to |
1t; but because she once cooked a GOOD |
supper for hungry statesman. She is |
given a good character and the court |
reverses its fOrme excellent rulin0rand |
grants license. This sort of thing is |
discredit to everybody concerned and |
ed." t0''O
Smyrna times., 1888-12-26
Periodicals.

Harper's for December is nerr,oa+oa
ouv not 100 obtrusively by the Christ
mas n VEN. Ot this sort is Walter
besaht's legendary story which chiefly
com ihemorates the coming Of the Snan-
ish Armada and enters with spirit into
hefoic epoch. Mr.. Howells gives The
customary farce to enIiven the onerinD
season, sure of its being taken I'M i,r
amateur actors and professional read
ers; In his Study" he strikes unerr-
lngiy the eternal keynote of Christ
mas celebration. 1t were well to listen
70 such clear utterance. which voices
.he true impulse Of the nOblest modern
ilVes albeit there is woven in also tba
lrrepressible eulogy of Count Tolstoi.
,S,trawbridge & Clothier's Oyoytc,l,,
Imiiadelphia) for winter is boliday
NUMBER. The frontispiece is hand
some coiored fashion plate of an even.
ing toiletIe, and the opening paper is
an Illustrated story by Frank DARING
ehtltIed "A Bachelors Follv." A lone
iisI OF articles are devoted to dress re
Ihe kltchen, and to all sorts of bouse.
hoid accomplishments. from Win5oU,
Gardening" to Fancy Dresses for
Chlldren's Entertainments - IT,
trade part Of this periodical is n great
convenience for shoppers.
A GOOD NEWSPAPER.
r., Probably no newspaper in the TTnitad
states Is more firmly based on Tho NH,
ciPie OF promoting the best Interests of
Ime IN people than the Baltimore SIM
Inc confidence it has inspired i iIIns
'fated best by the fact that it's reoJor,
ana subscribers respect its indgront7
and have faith in its carefuIIy coIiaotaS i
i;ePorls, because 1t respects itself and |
t.s "U'u ana lts readers. This is the |
III ,,.;.I oaa'S OF confidence. In dealing |
WIN our Virginia affairs, into which f
goes more deeply than any other news.
paper published beyond the borders of
the state, we have often remarked tba
prudence which it joins to enternrisa
its news Is fresh and satisfactory and
us comments judiciOus. ALWAYS 10 tba
point, and always in the interests of H.
people. '''9 Vi the
FRANK LEsLIE's SUNDAY t.c,z,,,,
Inc January number of this maoo
1lhe' coming out before the boIidaTe
very very properly and pleasantly devofes
'oule OF It's pages to Christmas scenes
tories tories and poems, Beginning with y
= 99autiiuI "a poem by G. A. Davis. entitled
Under the Mistletoe, A. D. l187n we
nave discussions of the Significance
d Christmas" Christmas Cnstor0s
." Christmas Street Mnsic y
ma Christmas at Mount Vernon y q
'oem by Eta w. Pierce. There is
.lso an article, From Betbleben, 80
Jtalvary, with four full-page pictures
u actual scenes in the HOLY Land froO,
eeent photographs, a very interestinn TIM :
.LtlcIe iII:i :, on The Legend of the HoIY
I.alI' ana a caustic one on The
lrin OF Push & Pull" by DIR. Talmace.
Il 5i'l auuitlon to this special holiday
eaulhg' there are other good articles