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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-03-16
Spiders That Capture Birds.

The tarantula of South America is so
large and powerful that it attacks birds.
Bell the naturalist, found a web stretched
across tree in which were entangled
two birds, one in the clutch of the spider.
In some places they often bite the feet Of
horses and cause their death. \ natural.
list III the Amazon country reports seeing
the native children leading about the
huge spiders by threads of fibre wound
about their bodies, as boys do dogs in our
own country.-C. f. Holder.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-03-16
Paper Made from Wood.

Making paper from wood pulp is one
of the greatest of modern inventions.
Paper was formerly made of rags but
the demand for paper greatly exceeded
the supply of rags, and it is not many
years ago that poplar and other soft
woods were ground up into pulp to take
the place of rags, in all but the finer
kinds of paper. Yet the wasps had been
setting an example in doing this for I'M
told centuries. -American Agriculturist.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-03-16
Ribs Broken by Coughing.

A London coroner has raised the ques-
ZION whether man can cough himself
to pieces. A broken rib was found in y.
deceased lunatic, when medical evidence
was brought forward to show that under
certain abnormal conditions bones may
be broken by muscular efforts. or even
by violent fit of coughing. -Arkansaw
Traveller
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-03-16

Engaged couples in France do not ex-
change love letters as we do; you never
see French girl with a box containing
daintily tied package of letters, Of which
the key never leaves her possession; such
things are unheard Of, but boxes of bon
bons and exquisite flowers are sent each
day with the card of the future husband
The Argonaut.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-03-16

Jones was so awkward the other even
ing as to sit down on gentleman S silk
hat, crushing it flatter than pancake.
"And to Think was his comment,
''that it might have been the new one
I've just bought
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-03-16
Provoked Her Sympathy

Husband (groaning)-The rheumatism
in my leg is coming on again.
Wife with sympathy)-Oh l am so
sorry, John. l wanted to do some shop
ping today, and that is sure sign of
rain.-The Epoch.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-03-16
A Tramp's Modest Request.

Farmers Daughter-I suppose you
want my father to take you in for the
season!
Tramp-No, miss; if you will kindly
sew shirt onto this button, that's all l
ask.-Harper's Bazaar.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-03-16
A LITTLE BUNDLE OF RAGS,

~ - oOlNc1G VT FNtoOs
little hungry mouth;
tiny shaking form;
Two little naked feet,
out in the bitter storm:
A tattered bundle of rags and stains,
beggar from door to door,
A freezing bundle of aches and pains,
A starving child of the poor!i
Two pleading, fearful eyes
That none will ever miss;
Two little sunken cheeks
That never knew kiss:
A tattered bundle of rags and stains,
Who whnes for crust to eat;
freezing bundle of aches and pains.
homeless child of the street,
Two tiny purple hands;
a shock Of tangled hair;
A little weary head
Asleep on the pavement bare;
battered bundle of rags unblessed,
Whose strife is forever Ger:
wretched bundle of woes at rest,
a frozen child of the poor
-Donizetti Muller in Frank Leslie's.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-03-16
London Houses Growing More Modern.

For a long while the London houses
never changed their appearance. Now,
when house needs rebuilding, the front
of it is apt to be remodeled, not in tn.
staid old style which has prevailed
hitherto, but according to modern fashion.
New Orleans Times-Democrat.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-03-16

"A Maryland farmer writes: "We
are reducing our flock of sheep as fast as
we can to please Mr.. Cleveland. We will
have them down to one ram and a shep-
herd dog next spring.-N. Y. Tribune.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-03-16
COMMIssIONERs' NOTICE.-Estateo OF
" Amelia J. Farnam.

The undersigned, having been appointed by
the Hon. Probate Court for the District of Ad.
olson, commissioners to receive, examine and
ADJUST all claims and demands of all persons
against the estate of Amelia j. Farnam, late
OF Cornwall, in said District, deceased, and
all claims exhibited in Offset thereto hereby
give notice that we will meet for the purposes
aforesaid, at the dwelling house OF b. r. Rice
in Cornwall on the 2Sth day OF March and 18th
day OF August next, from O'Clock p. IN. until
O'Clock p. m, each of said days, and that six
lsSs, is the time limited by said Courtfor said
creditors to present their claims to us for ex
animation and allowance.
Dated at Bridport, this 22d day of February
A. ID. 1883.
j, CRANE, lCom,s
II. LAMOS, III" o
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-03-16
speed of the Electric Current.

Experiments on the speed of the electric
current prove that if proper conductor
could be wound around the globe signal
parting from it at any point of it would
return to the starting point in one-half a
second. Chicago Herald.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-03-16

During the past season two naturalists,
G. W. and L. G.. Peckham, have found
that wasps remember the locality of their
nests for ninety-six hours.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-03-16

There are in the country nearly 400
colleges, with about 5000 professors and
30, 900 students.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-03-16
WE vONSON EE IGyyd A S1;n,s

8 warranted, Is because It Is the best
Blood Preparation known. 1t will posi-
lively cure all Blood Diseases, purifies the
whole system, and thoroughly builds up the
constitution. Remember, we guarantee it.
/. HANAFORD, Druggist. Middlebury.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-03-16
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

Are you disturbed al night and broken OF
your rest by a sick child suffering and crying
with pain of cutting teeth? II so, send at
once and get a bottle of MRS. WNsLow's
SOOTHING SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEETHING.
Its value is incalculable. II will relieve the
poor little sufferer Immediately. Depend up
on 1t, mothers, there is no mistake about It.
II cures dysentery and diarrhea, regulates
the stomach and bowels, cures wind collie,
softens the gums, reduces Inflammation, and
gives tone and energy to the whole system.
MRS. WINsLOw's SOOTHING SYRUP FOR chill
DREN TEETHISG Is pleasant to the taste, and
Is the prescription of one of the oldest and
best female nurses and physicians in the Uni
ted States. aud is for sale by all druggists
throughout the world. Price 40 cents a bot
le. 4l-ly
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-03-16

Continued from page g..
from Indiana, untraced. These are facts
and no mistake. FRANK WILLARD.
Lake Mills, Wis.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-03-16
COCklE'S
ANTI-BIllOuS
PILLS.

THE GREAT ENGLISH REMEDY
For Liver, Bile, Indigestion, etc. Free from
Mercury; contains only Pure Vegetable In
gradients. Agent; &, N. CRITTENuON.
New York. l4yl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-25
FOURTH OF JULY.
What Augusta will do to Celebrate the
National Holiday.

The persistency of few patriotic citizens
who believe that Angus Ia should play second
to none in exhibiting that spirit of enterprise
and energy SO characteristic of the Yankee
race, has eliminated in general movement
on the part of the people in a determination
to celebrate the anniversary of the great day
when the thirteen American Colonies threw
off the yoke of oppression and declared them
selves free and independent. The coming
Fourth of July mul titude of people will
come pouring into town from all sections and
unite with us in kindling the spark
of liberty. Our citizens are respond
ing literally thereby enc ouraging the element
that has brought prosperity to our doors.
Enough money will be raised TO celebrate in
a fitting manner. The program will be an
nounced as soon as the arrangements are
completed. The city bells will be rung at
sunrise, noon and sunset. The antiques and
horribles will parade at an early hour. A
contest between hose companies and an ex-
hibiton of the water works to follow. Also
boat race. The competing base ball clubs
will march from Water street to the park at
noon. Several bands of music have been
engaged. Band concerts will be given on
| the streets in the forenoon. The races at
the park will be unusually interesting, the
outlook being more encouraging than ever.
The much needed rain has placed the track
in fine condition to prepare them for the
race and for working them. A large num-
Der of entries are promised. Work upon
the grand stand is being pushed and Mr..
wyman has promised its completion by the
Fourth. Twenty-Five stables will not accom-
modate the business of the Park and as many
more are needed. II. X. Randall is doing
the painting. A roadway is being construc-
ted from the gateway to the station platform.
The judges stand and ticket Office are near
ly finished. The refreshment department 10
under the management of r. W. Soule,
Esq The Waterville band with the Water
Vile base ball club and q large delegation
from the East will arrive on the 10 A. NJ.
pected in the morning and there will be al
sorts of attractions at the park. The direc-
tors are leaving nothing undone that will
contribute to the success of the undertaking
that will constantly draw many business men
here who are interested in the buying, selling
and breeding of horses. Here, In the heart
of Maine is where the business properly be-
longs and here is the place for the Maine
Central State Fair and here il must be estsb-
lished. Let every person in Augusta sound
the praises of the capital city of Maine, aud
let each one look after and stand by her in
terests.
No pullbacks in ours.
Onward
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-25
A HORRIBLE DEATH.
Saturday Night Pullman and Terribly
Mangled.

About A. NJ. yesterday Mr.. Harry Low
ell of this city who was walking to Hallow-
ell on the Maine Central track found the
mangled remains of man opposite the
State grounds about half q mile from the
Augusta station. The authorities were noti-
fed and the remains were identi6edas those
of Jacob Britt man about IS years Of age
who lived with his mother in Britt's gully.
When found he lay between the rails of the
track. The feet were nearly severed from
hi body, one arm was cut Off the skull was
crushed in on the back part of his head there
being hardly whole bone in his body.
There was deep cash under the chin about
two inches long, a deep cut on the left
temple and one on the forehead. The body
was found about 35 yards from where it 10
thought that the train struck him. Frag-
ments of bones, flesh and clothing were
found strewn at intervals for the entire dis
lance. At the place where the .
A. NJ. pullman is supposed to have
struck him was larg, stain of blood, the
soil being saturated to tse depth of about an
inch. Much suspicion was excited by this
pool of blood, There were no evidences
that the train struck the unfortunate man
below that place, but would the man have
bled at this immediate place, the train com
ing as it did at high rate of speed? There
is acertain amount of mystery about the
affair that as yet is unexplained. The mans
vest was found in torn condition over seven
hundred feet distant, the inside pocket being
turned wrong side out. Fragments Of .
glass bottle were found on the track and
smell of liquor still remained about
the premises. A few feet from the
pool of blood was the mans
hat, a common black derby in an uninjured
condition, lying on one of the ties outside the
inner rail of the main track. Reports arc
current that man living near by heard
sounds about midnight, as Of people having
an alteration on the track near where the
boat on the river, also claims to have heard
high words in that vicinity about midnight.
Coroner Libby and jury examined the local.
ity before the remains were removed. The
inquest will be held at the city council rooms
at p. NJ, today. An officer saw Britt
about ten o'clock Saturday night, start down
the track towards home, and though the man
had evidently been drinking, he seemed per-
fectly in command of his faculties. It 10 re-
ported that Britt WAS seen in town after that
time. If so he must have turned back af-
ter the officer last saw him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-25
SATURDAYS RACES
At State Fair 0rounds-Jack 6pratt
and Gen Stark Win.
LEWISTON, June 23.

LEWISTON, June 23.
The postponed free-for-all and 245 class
races in the free -for-all and 2.45 class races
in the Androscoggin Horse Breeders and
Driving Association came off this afternoon
in the presence of large gathering.
In the free e-for-all race Jack Spratt made
fine spurt for the lead, but acted outrageous
ly throughout the heat, and Star Gazer' who
was distanced did likewise. Tommie held
the lead to the half, when he fell back to
third, and fight for the lead ensued be-
tween Aubine and Glenarm, which was won
by the former, with Glenarm second, Tom
mie third and Jack Spratt fourth.
In the second heat Tommie was drawn.
Glenarm and Aubine went to the three
ousrters neck and neck, when both quit, hav-
inc made the half in | IL l-2, and Jack Spratt
won the heat in 2.3l. Jack Spratt and Glen
arm we're nip and tuck all through the third
heat. but the stallion could not gain the lead,
and the heat was won by Jack Spratt in 2,Sl,
as was also the fourth in 2.32 l-2. Follow
ing is the summary:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-25

SPORTING NEWS.
The New YorkS, Chicasos, Detroits and
B0St0nS Win.
The National League.

At Boston-Bostons 8, Washingtons 3.
Base hits, Bostons IL, Washingtons 8. Err
rors, Bostons 5. Washingtons IL. Batteries,
Sowders and Tate for Bostons; Whitney and
Mack for Washingtons.
At Philadelphia-New Yorks I, Philadel-
phas 6. Base hits, New Yorks 8, Philadel-
phias ~. Errors, New Yorks 4 Philadel-
phas7. Batteries, keefe and Ewing for
New York; Casey and Mcclure for Phila-
delphla.
At Chicago-Chicagos IL. Pittsburgs l.
Base hits, Chicagos 10, Piusburgs 8. Errors,
Chicagos I. Pittsburgs 8. Batteries, Bor'
chers and Farrell for Chicagos; Morris and
Farrell for Pittsburgs.
At Detroit-Detroit, IL, indianapolis, 2.
Base hits, Detots, II. indianapolis. /. Err
rors, DetrOits, Z, indianapolis, 10, Batteries
Conway and Bennett for Detoit, Shreye and
Buckley for Indianapolis.
The following is the standing of the league
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-25
CONVENTION GOSSIP.
Saturday Evening Among the Delegates

Said prominent man: The Blaine men
are happy over the result of Saturdays work.
Their program is working to charm. 1t
was their desire to give each of the candl-
dates before the convention chance to poll
his full strength, to get as far as he could
on the road to the nomination, and then,
when it was shown conclusively that none of
them could win. to present the name of the
magnetic man. Sherman, Gresham, Depew,
Filter and minor contestants have had their
chance and are practically out of the race.
Last night the Harrison combine was made.
and today he had his chance to carry the
convention if he was able to. He has failed.
The Blaine men have not helped him, but
they have not openly hindered him, and he
was not equal to the task. Now is the chance
for the Blaine men. One of them said, af-
ter the adjournment today: IF they have
any other man whom they think can carry
this convention let them present him, and
we will give him the same chance which the
others have had. We don't intend to stam-
pede anything. The convention wants
Blaine. The party must have him, and the
country needs him.
The thousands who were interested in the
result, and who could not get into the build
ing hung around the doors during the after
noon session waiting to see what would be
placed on the bulletin board, which was put
out IN the third story of the unfinished part
of the edi.ice. 1t was confidently expected
thar within half An hour after the convention
was called to order that bulletin board would
announce blaine nominated by acclama-
ton" Indeed. that sign was printed and
was ready for use, but it will not be needed
till Monday. at least Struggling delegates
who heard the news late dashed IN to the
building in hansoms or ran toward the hall
receiving rather rough treatment from those
in the waiting thronp whom tbey pushed
aside in their haste TO enter the convention
The ticket specnlators Who had a few seat.
to di,pose of and who had despaired of get
TING rid of thorn. did a good bnsiness soex.
cited had the news made those who had here.
tofore t.ten but little interest in the pro.
ceedino, II was believed that a scene wa,
tn be enacted in the convention hall which
wouId be memorable in tho bi.,orv of the
coun,,v and all wbo copld afford the ,ine
and money desired tn no in To witness II
The adionrnmen, was sudden and unexnect
cd and has certainly accustomed gre.t dis
;sf.c,ion
II !. ruynored be,e bx .ome that a numhe,
of cnro-as,man on tho r.nuhI;can .;J,
of ,ha u,r.e h.x. ;o;no5 in .andino a..
na,ch.s 70 dai.g.,ss f,ou tho re.psct;v.
S,a,es aax;s;, q tho rom;nation of McK;nle,
d. has, .,.s, a,,, ot ,ha a;sto,,I,,
Nv YorE has hold . mee,;no and will
o.s, ho, % xn,os Gov lanes q Rl.;,.
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,aas.amh,in, .nJ TO- fa,msIIv wi,bd-aw w
80 .I,;snr nronosa ,ha nn,,;na,;nn =,
pis;na Cnnnao,;o,, rf; 81 M;nnas",a NO.
dac;dad a, confsrsnoa. - COS, = .oi;d xo,,
g. pls;na C.,;tn,n;. - oorrso i ~,
~, pnn,rIrnn;. :. - 60, .aa
s;nn w;,h ms;or,y unde,.,ood 70 hs Sob,;nt
10 he released from sherman and wanting I,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-25
Butterworth for Sherman.

Ben Butterworth attended a caucus of Ala
bamas delegation this afternoon and urged
the nomination of Sherman. Then Logan
II. Roots of Arkansas, made Blaine speech.
He said the Arkansas delegates were at heart
for Blaine. 1t had not been deemed expedi-
ent however to vote for him and the delega-
ton had united on Alger.
Geo. w. Parsons, instructed for Sherman,
but personally for Blaine, move that the
delegation unite on Sherman for lst ballot
tomorrow, and then if it seemed to be appar-
ent that Sherman couldn't be nominated, de-
clare for Blaine and give him 20 votes.
Arkansas, he said, would give IA and Cali
fornia with l6 more. The initiative taken
by Alabama would sweep the convention for
Blaine Such a storm of protests was raised
at this that Parsons withdrew the motion.
John ID. Hardy, who had been voting for
| Alger, but who desires for the prestige of
his state to unite his delegation, moved to
cast it for Sherman. Half the delegates OBJ
jected and it was WITHDRAW. The meeting
ended as half dozen of others, without any
change in the position of the delegates. Jno
NJ. Langston, who seconded Blaine, declared
fatty today that the nomination of Blaine
would be ruin and the candidate mus either
be Sherman or man named by
|
key to the situation and when the time
comes they will name the nominee. 1t will
be between either Blaine and Sherman, or
Blaine and man named by Sherman.
The subcommittee to look over the field
and if possible to recommend ticket which
would meet with the approval of the factions
presented report TO the conference COM
mittee this evening saying, I'VE don't be-
| lieve it juIicious at this time to suggest a
ticket for submission to the general confer
ence." They further recommend that no
meeting of the conference committees be
held on Monday forenoon. The report was
adopted unanimously and the conference
adjourned to meet again tomorrow evening
Depew and Elklns both denied that any
despatch from Blaine, declining the nomi-
nation, had been received.
Depew denied that he was to nominate
Blaine tomorrow.
Telegrams have passed between Sherman
and his managers to the effect that he is no
only in the fight. but has reasons to believe
that he will be the nominee Of the convention
Sherman has wired his friends that he in th'
race to stay, and would retire in favor of n,
one. He said Blaine was pledged to him no
to be a candidate, and the use of his name il
unauthorized, and any attempt to force Blaine
upon the convention was a gross abuse o.
confidence.
Sherman contends in his dispatches tina
Blaine could only be nominated in square
issue between Blaine, himself AMI the othel
candidates, and not as the unanimous choice
of the convention.
There is no middle course and Blaine's
friends must come out and make their fight
for him against the other candidates, and
ne takes his chances or he must go down
in history as a violator of pledges. These
messages were shown to Elkins and the
leaders of the Blaine forces and were thrown
down to them as a square challenge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-25

tenement in the same building. He confess-
ed that he had been getting his living and
many other things from there for long time
and also that he took goods from their other
store. He was arrested and taken to Liberty,
and tried before Judge Knowlton and bound
over to the October term of court in $500
bonds. His family and parents have the
sympathy of the community, but say that the
law must take its course.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-25
SATURDAY EVENINGS NEWS.
No pullbacks in ours.
Onward /,

Fire in the operating room Of the Csu-
adian Pacific Telegraph Compsny's main
office, Montreal, at 5 o'clock Saturday morn
ing, caused damage of nearly go, 900.
The telegraph business is entirely suspended
from that end Of the line.
Narragansett Boat Club Of Providence,
celebrated its 50th anniversary Saturday.
Work of the college crews at New London
is now in progress.
The Irish question is to be debated Mon.
day.
Shah of Persia has just issued an edict for
progressive reforms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-25
Middlebury College.
Pensions Granted to Maine People

WAsHINGToN, June 20.
The following Maine pensions were grant
ed today:
Original, invalid, Jos. NJ. Schockley, Can
ton; Moses Ordway, Hiram; Moses NJ. Ord.
way. Thomaston; VIM. Arey, navy, Kings.
ton; Enoch j. Ames, South Exeter; Francis
H. Morse, National Military Home Orlando
j. Bagly, Belfast; original, widows. etc,
Moses, father of Llewellyn w. Fogg, Farm.
ington; Lydia, mother of Zachariah G. Rowe
GeoruetOwn