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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-08-24
Che Pouseholo.
MANAGING A SEWING MACHINE.

The great trouble about amateur tink-
ering with a sewing machine is that too
much is done. When any portion of the
mechanism fails, it is usually for some
trifing cause. Two or three little faults
will make a combination calculated to
prove intensely exasperating. The first
endeavor, then, should be to find out Just
what is the matter. Having formed a
reasonable theory of cause and effect,
proceed with your remedy, and if a trial
shows your judgment to have been de-
~fective, undo or replace the part altered
before going any further. TO begin with
one thing may be wrong which escapes
your notice. Hence each time you make
a change, the difficulty is in consequence
multiplied. To become master of the art
of repairing a sewing machine, it is re-
quisite to understand the principles upon
which the stitch is formed and the work
parts are made by machinery, and are in
Interchangeable, obviating the necessity for
filing and fitting. Any observing and
competent foreman or woman of a fitting
or stitching room can learn to repair the
modern sewing machine.
The breaking Of silk or needles and the
skipping of stitches can be remedied
nine times out of ten in a few moments
by turning a screw, or adjusting some
part that has become displaced. If the
needle is dull, or bent, or sharp in the
eye. discard it at once and try again. If
your machine breaks the silk, examine
the broken END and determine whether it
was cut or torn, also measure the end
down from the take-up, so as to decide
at what point in the revolution the
trouble occurred. Turn the wheel slowly
and watch the silk pass around the shut
tie, and see that every part touched is
smooth and clean. Many times a ma
chine can be made to resume its good
behavior by simply taking out needle
and shuttle, giving it a thorough clean
ing and oiling, without ~loosening or
disturbing the adjustment, and then
starting afresh. OF course these ma
chimes occasionally defy for a time the
best efforts of experts but in very many
cases they will readily yield to gentle
treatment.
In the various fabrics on which a ma
chine is used there is quite a diversity in
the thickness and character of the work
required. Frequently a machine work.
ing badly on one branch can be easily
coaxed into performing valuable service
in another. 1t is a good plan for every
one having the care of the sewing ma
chimes run by steam power to occasional
ly lubricate the points of greatest wear,
such as the take-up cam, for instance,
with heavy oil. meanwhile keeping each
supplied with oil of lighter density for
daily use. Wheel feed machines are
always more expensive to keep in repair
than the drop or step feeds, and hence
should never be used when the latter will
answer the purpose just as well.-TShoe
: and Leather Reporter.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-08-24
A NINE DAYS WONDER.

h Recent Experience of John Anderson
in u Well.
John Anderson, the man who recently
lived in a well for nine days without food,
has had an experience which he will long re.
member.
The well which he was engaged in repair
ing caved in at the top and he found him.
self cooped up in a narrow box with no
room to sit down or stand up. For three
days he remained in a crouching position,
and the rest of his Imprisonment was little
better. He had nothing to eat, but he had
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-08-24

showed at an early
age a decided fond
ness for the stage,
and as an amateur
made several APP
pearan S He
finally joined a
company of stroll
ing players, APP
pearing for b e
first time as Adam
Winterton in THE
Iron Chest" He
removed to Amer
lea in 1850 and
made his American
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-08-24
"0LD MAN DAVIDGE."
IN HIS TIME HE PLAYED WELL
MANY PARTS.
he Was a Fellow of Infinite Jest, but
His Conversation Had a Vein of Pathos
Too, and He Was Universally Beloved
and Respected by the Profession.

Too, and He Was Universally Beloved
and Respected by the Profession.
On April IS, 1851, there was given at one
of the New York theatres a unique perform
ance, in which most of the prominent actors
and actresses then in New York took part.
1t wo a benefit performance, in commemo-
ration of the fftieth anniversary of the first
public performance of Actor William Pleater
Davidge, who died recently on a railroad
train near Cheyenne, wy. T. Fifty-one
years behind the footlights is a record that
few, If any, living actors can claim. Will
liam Davidge was almost universally beloved.
and thoroughly respected as well, in the pro-
fession which he so truly adorned. His wit
ty remarks and funny stories, seldom with
out a tone of pathos, however, made him at
all times Il wholesome companion.
He met John Brougham at a restaurant one
day. Brougham handed the waiter a IS
piece, but the man clumsily dropped it and
it rolled from sight.
Where in thunder" said Davidge, "can
it have gone tor
Cope to the devil, I suppose replied
%Brougnam, 'for I can't find it."
"Well," said Davidge with a mischievous
grin, ~ always thought you could make
money go further than any actor living, but
I'll be hanged if l supposed you could make
it go as far as that unless you took it your
self" -
Davidge was a firm believer in the old
stock companies, and he greatly deplored
that lowering of the public taste that al
lowed the trashy business of today to super
sede really artistic and entertaining work.
He was born in London April II, 1914. He
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-08-24

some tobacco, and
it is remarkable
how he got along
with only this to
sustain him and a
few drops Of water
which dropped
down through the
sand.
Some p eopl Q
claim that flies are
of little use in the
world, but in An
derson's cast it was
demonstrated that
on some occasions
even mn hV can
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-08-24

stamp mill was
sent from a
Francisco, and an
old msto
miner was employ
ed to go to China
II work the
mines. The pres
ent commissioners
will visit the Com
stock mine to get
the latest methods.
They will also
make a trip down
the Missis sippi
river for the pur-
pose OF studying
I h Q system OF
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-08-24
FEE WUN LUNG.

sioners did on arriving was to inspect an
American cruiser. From this they passed to
the cable railroad system in use in San
Francisco. Then they went through facto-
ries innumerable.
From San Francisco they went to Vir-
ginia City TO look into mining, They have
some valuable mines in China. These were
worked in former times, but when a certain
depth was reached the Chinese began to think
they were about to strike the underground
devil, and desisted. This was 500 years ago.
Not long ago the subject of reopening the
mines was presented to the government. A
The Washington bee., 1888-10-27
A PRAYER.

Grant, o Father, that the time
OF earth's deliverance may be
near,
When every land and tongue and
cline
The message..of Thy love shall
hear,
When, smi.ten as with fire from
Heaven,
The captives chain shall sink in
dust,
And to his fettered soul be given
The glorious freedom of the just.
The Washington bee., 1888-10-27
secure l HOME IN THE LAND Of FL0AR5
DlNSMORE!

One of the growing towns of the
South, is situated on both sides OF
Savan ah, Florida s. Western
Railroad, just twelve miles from
Jacksonville, Fla. 1t is high, dry
and level, and a successful horti-
cultural and truck-growing section
of the State. DinsmoIe eau be
easily reached from Jacksonville by
railroad, by water route, or by all
hour and a half drive over All excel
lent plank and she'll road.
Dinsmore is not one of the iSola-
ted spots that is only laid out on
paper, but a thriving prosperous
town that recommends itself to
capitalist and laborer, to fathers
aud wives who are vigilant over
their own interests and tue welfare
of their children, to those who are
seeking homes and those who have
capital to invest for speculation.
The land can be obtained at re-
markably low figures and on terms
suitable to the condition of every
purchaser. At the present low
figures poor man can make regu-
lar payments on valuable home
with less than the aggregate of
unnecessary expense or money act
ually thrown away. 1t is an in
vestment that one cannot regret
and through which you will realize
many times the amount invested.
The prices are for Front Business
Lots one acre, $65, $50, s35. Sec
ond choice, $25 S1S. Third choice
SIS. Fourth choice SO. Fifth
choice, SIS. 1t must be remember
ed that these are acre lots.
We also have vegetable and
truck farms laid out adj cent to
Dinsmore, containing from five to
sixteen acres each, which we offer
for the benefit Of those who wish to
farm at SIS acre.
Our terms are one fourth cash
and balance in one, two and three
years.
The chain of title will be short
and strong. 1t is from the State of
Florida to the Railroad and from
the Railroad to you.
Struck farming around Dinsmore
would be at the door of two Cf the
greatest markets i'm the South. Let
every poor man if with but one
dollar, commence to buy a lot in
Dinsmore. The fare from Jackson.
vile and return is only twenty-five
cents. Think of it. There are
eight passenger trains per day and
the round trip will only cost TWEEN.
ty-fve cents. Trout creek, large
stream passes right through the
vicinity, thus affording pure fresh
water for stock, perfect drainage
and abundance of fish.
TAKE WARNING NOW, and
do not let this grand opportunity
slip you. 1t is the very best chance
you will have to secure good
J piece of valuable property and such
startling prices.
The merchants in Dinsmore are
. enjoying a good trade and the
town is rapidly growing. Saw
mills are convenient for securing 9
timber to build, and laborers who
desire work can get from a dollar
and a half to two dollars per day
For further information or plats
and how to see Dinsmore, call on
or address,
9t J.W. THOMPSON SEQ,
Drawer 2oS Jacksonville, Fla
The Washington bee., 1888-10-27
. a . . . . .

Yes, Yes, I'm
agent for the
LADIES HOME CON-
PANIoN, the leading
Household paper.
It's the paper fer
the people. And
it's easy TO maxi
several dollars {;
day by getting sub
scribers for it, as
anybody can afford
to take the paper.
it's SO good and s
cheap. Yes. agent
are wanted every
where. Just writ
tothe publishers for
The Washington bee., 1888-10-27

their confidential terms to agents and yo"
will be surprised at the big cash commission
they give. They pay agents bigger cash com
missror than any other publishers, a'd the paper
published by them 50 popular that they have
100000 subscribers. If YOU want to make nloHoI
easy, write for terms u agents, on their two pa
pers. the LADIES HOME COMPANION
and the FARM AND FJRESIDE. Address
EiST. CR0WBLL & KIRKp 4TRIIGCK. sFTi igfGll, Ohio
The Washington bee., 1888-10-27
I PHILADELPHIA
.HOUSE.

RESTAURANT s. SALOON
348 Pennsylvania Ave., Northwest.
Washington, d. G. PETER b.
MEREDITH, POprietOr. The
choicest wine, liqnors, lager beer,
cigars, etc., always on hand. All
the dellcacies of the season served
at short notice. Billiard, pool and
bath rooms attached.
Wichita eagle., 1888-08-03

The rain Friday night was general
| and the report comes in from all sec
tons of the country of redeemed crops
and large yield. Press
In Kansas the wind shake" has taken
the place of the "milk-shake" The
| latter was found to be entirely too
''childlike and bland. "-Twinkler.
The Wellington Quid-Nunc notes an
alarming increase of insanity in that vi
cinlty of late. Two writs for lunacy
were issued in one day this week at that
place.
Quong Lee, a heather Chinee. and Gle
mems Bogner, "a subject of the grand duke
of Baden, were granted their final natur-
alization papers by Judge Abbott at Gar
den City Tuesday.
A Michigan man who recently settled
in Marion county, Kansas, gives AS his
reason for liking this state, because
her ozone gives him an appetite like q
threshing machine"
The maple worms are said to be so
thick on a steep Atchison street that the
boys have got out their sleds and gone to
coasting on the sidewalks. Boys can
have fun out of anything.
II the town Of Woodsdale had never
been founded there would have been no
war in Stevens county: If it had not been
for Sam Wood the town of Woodsdale
would never have been founded. Ergo.
etc.
The colored singing clubs are entirely
satisfied with L. L. Humphrey for gov
ernor. IL. u are two liquid sounds
exactly fitted for good yodeler, and it
works well in calliope imitations.-State
Journal
The flow of natural gas at the pros
pect well at the carriage factory prom
ises to be the biggest thing in the gas
line ever known in central Kansas. The
quantity of gas issuing from the well
now is really enormous when it is re-
membered that it must come up through
sixty feet of mad that has fallen into the
hole, and which has collected around the
drill and rope almost sealing the well.
When a match was applied to it yester-
day for the second time the flame was
much stronger aud brighter. There is
no question but that a thorough search
will develop flow of gas that viii be Of
great utility: a source Of vast benefit TO
the city.-Newton Republican
Wichita eagle., 1888-08-03
KANSAS KOLLARY.

The survivors of the Sixth Kansas cav
airy will hold reunion at Fort Scott
August 20, 81 and %.
Bion Bierer, of HIawatha, was one Of
four naval naval cadets lately discharged
at Annapolis for haztng.
Douglas. in Butler county, will make
the first batch Of sorghum sugar this
year by the new process.
The Salina Herald has made change.
Mr.. J. II. Davis has retired, and Mr. j.
II. Padgett has become the editor.
The terrible Quantrell massacre a,
lawrence occurred during the admins.
tration Of the late Governor Carney.
Mrs. Kendall. of Kansas, has been
promoted TO a 81 900 clerkship in the
postoffics department at Washington.
As evidence Of the dis joint-ei condi-
ton OF Wellington the local papers are
complaining Of an inadequate water
supply.
There are more empty lails in proper
ton 20 the population and number Of
those institutions IN Kansas, than In any
other state Ii the union
OF the nine governors Of Kansas under
territorial rule three are known TO still
be hving-David Woodson, & P. Stan
ton and James w. Denver
Wichita eagle., 1888-08-03
THE CANDIDATES.

FIVE of the eight candidates ON the Repub-
lican state ticket enlisted in the Union
army as private soldiers. One was mus
tered out as a first lietenant; one as ser
geant major one as sergeant, and two
as privates.
Lyman U. Humphrey enlisted. at the
age of seventeen, as a private soldier i'll
Co. l, seventy-sixth Ohio infantry, and
was mustered out in 1865, as first lieu
tenant and adjutant. He was twice
wounded, at Pittsburg Landing and
Chattanooga. His regiment formed a
portion of the army of the Tennessee.
Andrew j. Felt, candidate for lieuten-
snt governor, enlisted as private soldier
in Co. B. Seventh Iowa infantry, at the
outbreak of the war He was captured
at the battle of Belmont. in November,
1861, and held as a prisoner of war for a
year. He was mustered out in 1864, as
a private.
William Higgins, candidate for secre-
tary of state, enlisted April 4, 1862, as a
private in Co. G, Second Missouri, and
served Eeleven months, On the I'd, of
August, 1S63,he re enlisted in Co. c, Fiji
tenth Kansas cavalry, and was muster
ed out October 10, 1855, as sergeant.
His regiment was attached to the army
of the frontier.
Timothy Mccarthy, enlisted in 1854, in
Co. X, First U. S. infantry, and was dis
charged in August, 1859. He re-enlisted
March II, 1861, in Co. X, Third q. S. in
fantry, and was discharged May II, 1854,
as sergeant major He re-enllsted May
II, in Co. B, Third U. S. infantry, and
was discharged at Fort Wallace, Kan.
May -, 1867, as first sergeant. During
army of the Potomac.
James w Hamilton enlisted at the age
of Il, in Co. a, Fifteenth Indiana infan-
try, as private, and served three years
and three months. His regiment was at
tached to the army of the Cumberland.
He was mustered out in 1865 as a pri-
vate.
Humphrey is native of Ohio, born
July %, 1854, in Stark county.
Felt is native Of New York, born
December -, 1888, at Victor, Ontario
county.
Higgins is a native of Pennsylvania,
born April ,. 1912, at Norristown. 9.
Mccarthy is native of Ireland. born
in 1885. at Killarney, county Kerry.
Hamilton is a native of Ohio, born in
1872.
OF the other candidates on the ticket.
William A Johnston, the nominee for
associate justice, was born in Canada; L.
b. Kellogg. candidate for attorney gen.
eral, was born in Lorrain county. Ohio,
September %, lS41: and George W. Wi
mans. candidate for superintendent of
public instruction, was born in New
York.
Humphrey came to Kansas in 1871,
Felt IN 1880, Higgins in 1854. Mccarthy
IN 1865. Hamilton in 1868, Kellogg in
1885. Humphrey, Johnston and KEEL
logg are lawyers, Higgins is a practical
printer, Mccarthy bookkeeper, Winans
school teachers. Hamilton a farmer
and stock raiser. and Felt an editor
Wichita eagle., 1888-08-03
THE MILITARY ENROUTE.

The first regiment, X. \. c., under
command of Col. L. y. Woodcock, is at
this time enroute TO Stevens county. the
command having been ordered there by
the governor yesterday. The object for
sending the military to the scene of the
late lamentable conflict is understood to
be for the purpose of disarming every
body and placing the civil authorities in
control of affairs. 1t is also expected
that authority will be received by Gen.
Murray Myers, (who viii be in supreme
command as long as the presence Of the
military may be required) from Wash
ington TO apprehend all parties to the
late killing IN the Neutral Strip, whether
found in the strip or elsewhere, to be
turned over to the federal authorities to
be dealt with under the federal laws
No conflict between the militia and citi-
zens is contemplated as no discrimina-
ton will be made in the process Of dis
arming
Wichita eagle., 1888-08-03
THE WANGDooDLE's MOAN.

The world is indebted to scientific re-
search for many Of the most valuable
discoveries of modern times, which fact
will very naturally intensity the nervous
tension of the denizens of Findlay, OHIO
and vicinity over the result of the in
vestigations of the German scientists.
Weissenbauer, into the natural gas de-
posts beneath that locality. The thought
of being hurled into eternity at any
moment by an upheavel, such as is
reported not only possible but probable
there, will not have a tendency to III
duce great influx of population forth
with. The remarkable gas flows de-
veloped at and near Findlay gave that
town quite an impetus in the way OF
| population and business, and it IS just
barely possible that this has had some
| thing to do with the more recent
developments, if the alleged gas deposits
and limitless caverns may be termed
such. Rival towns are not always over
scrupulous as to the methods to be en-
ployed to check the growth and general
advancement of an envied neighbor.
This is not pleasant reflection, but ex-
perience has proven it true, nevertheless,
and we say it is possible this may be the
state of case with the Ohio boomer.
OF course it is possible to ascertain
with tolerable definiteness the true sub
terranean conditions, and there is now
little question but that the seismic phe-
nomena displayed from time to time in
various portions of the earth have been
but the EXAMINATIONS of such conditions
as are reported to exist in the region of
Findlay, Ohio.
Whether Or not the people of Findlay
and vicinity will take warning and aban-
don their homes and such possessions as
cannot be disposed of or removed re-
mains to be seen, though it is doubtful
that any considerable number of them
will. The Sodonites hooted at Lot
warning and stoically met their fate,
while the antedeluvians ridiculed Noah's
pleadings that were backed up his per-
sonal example in preparation for the
impending crisis; even after the rains
began 10 ueSCeHu tney uiOl ueleNe
there was going to be much of a shower.
This is rather thrilling theme for a
midsummer, weekday lay sermon, it's
true, but the good book enjoins it upon
the sentinel upon the watch-tower to
''cry aloud and spare" and now after
this fair warning if the imperturable
Buckeyes shall persist in disbelieving
until they are blown to the demnition
bow-wows by the upsplurge from the cav
erns of fire and gas, we will with COM
plaisancy paddle our canoe over the
shimmering surface Of the "bottomless
lake" when our own upholdings shall let
60. Our canoe (oid Tippe, if you like
is in trim for any emergency. Selah!
Wichita eagle., 1888-08-03
LIFE IN THE PANHANDLE
PANHANDLE CITY, Texas, July 81.

PANHANDLE CITY, Texas, July 81.
To the Editor OF the EAGLE.
While digging in the well last week
and at depth of $50 feet the workmen
found round ball of limestone eight
inches in diameter. It had over one
inch of clay and rust, and when cleaned
off had the appearance of a cannon ball.
1t was found in bed of sand. Like the
hero of John Hays famous poem, Little
Brooches we ask How did it git thar"
and the only answer we can get is
angels"
The well is now down quite deep, and
we expect water shortly. At present we
do not need it, for we have had fine rains
here.
The corn crop is considered quite a
success and will average eight to ten
barrels to the acre. Watermelons and
cucumbers are flourishing. The pump
kins at this writing are as large as we
ever saw them back east at Thanksgiv-
ing. By-the-way the turkeys for that
feast are now preparing for the race.
These plains are the very places to raise
all kinds of fowls.
We met man the other day from the
Beer Bottle rancho who had raised 900
chickens this spring. and he told US he
was lazy and his luck had been bad.
Right now every one who can is busy
paying up the yearly interest to the
state. We see some long faces, which
strike responsive chord in our own
bosom. To use Texas expression they
had better be ''rustling. After the
31st-
Too late, too late will be their cry.
My claim has been jumped Sky high"
And the poor man who last year
sold his cooking stove and his
wood ak to get the money
to come through on to Texas, expecting
to have little BY this time is left here
without hope and wishout money-the
latter is surety. Last summers heat
found him here, doniciled, as the prai-
RE dog, in a hole in the ground, living
on bacon and bread, carrying the water
on his back for mile or more. He was
tough and proposed to hold his claim.
He lived on through the winters blast
and when the next spring had rolled
around and the IRON horse came
shutting in he was found to be only a
Spectator" When il was found ne
cessary to travel for days TO the nearest
market then it was he, the "actual set
ler."
That much you think would constitute
an actual settler. II il il not this prai-
RE dog man speak Of who has lived
out here these past sixteen months;
left his wife and children behind If be
had them, he came as TO prepare place
for them. The young man left his
sweetheart, while he built the future
home. Surely they must return and
see them-the first to get his, and the
young man to secure his treasure. And
in this country it is almost necessary for
man TO have q wife. without one he Is