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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-09-06
MEN OF LETTERS.

A new novel by Dumas is expected about
Christmas.
Mr.. William Ernest Healy, the author and
poet, began life as a laborer
Mr. Marion Crawford is described as man
of really profound scholarship.
There is said to be little doubt in England
that Sir Edwin Arnold will be the next
laureate.
William Henry Bishop, the novelist is now
settled with his family at the Villa Blancheri,
near Nice.
Tolstoi, it is reported, has been obliged to
stop smoking, and this has sadly interfered
with his power to write.
Tennyson's forthcoming volume is to be
made up of verses recently composed and of
scraps rescued from forgotten books.
James Whitcomb Riley has not been we'll
this summer and has done very little literary
work. He is regaining his health rapidly.
1t is said that Luther R. Marsh, the New
York lawyer who became believer In Spir-
itualism and Nine. Diss De Bar, is writing
book on Spiritualism.
Mr.. Archibald Grove, who is at the head
of The New Review, is only about % years
old He took double honors at Oxford in
1880, and has spent much time in travel
most interesting literary event In the
shape of a new and hitherto wholly unknown
series of letters by the famous Lord Chester
field is promised They will be edited by
Lord Carnarvon.
Oscar Browning, the English writer and
Robert Barrett Browning, the artist, are
often COMPOUNDED with each other The latter
is Robert Browning's only son, and is not re-
lated to the former.
Robert Louis Stevenson is last heard from
in the Gilbert islands of the South seas. He
is on board his schooner Equator, and has
picked up not only his health but much good
material for book.
Peter Mitchell, who wrote the independence
article in The Montreal Herald recently that
has caused such a sensation, is a man Of
wealth. He was once a Tory and member of
Sir John Macdonald's cabinet. He is one of
the directors of the Grand Trunk railroad Of
Canada
Joaquin Miller, the poet of the Sierras, has
shaken the dust of the effete east from his
boot heels and gone to California to plant
trees. He says that he has planted 1900
within the past three years. When not en-
gagged in tree planting he is busy with his
great work, a life of Christ.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-09-06
FASHIONS FOR MEN.

The latest fad in bicycle brooches is in Jer-
sey made goods.
In length the winter overcoat will extend
to the top of the knee cap.
Black hosiery is still fashionable, though
TAM blue and gray socks are worn.
Blue coats and brass buttons have been
worn by fashionable French bridegrooms this
summer
For overcoats the smooth surface goods of
the Kersey melton school will be the most
popular.
For full dress occasions patent leather shoes
continue to be worn, and may be either laced
or buttoned.
The black, lusterless finish fabrics will be
generally chosen for the full dress suits and
fine frock coats.
Walking shoes for men come in form Of
buttoned CATERS, and may be tipped with
patent leather or not, as best suits the wearer
The handkerchief preferred by good dress
ers is of fine, strong linen, with narrow hem
and monogram, or initial embroidered In one
corner.
Trousers will be fashioned upon the same
roomsome straight cut of last spring, with
perhaps a shade more of inclination to the
peg top
The undressed kids or suede gloves, which
had quite run during the latter part of last
winter, will find increased favor in the fall
among the best dressers.
The top vest button will be triH. lower in
the fall styles. The vest will be made with
notched lapel and the opening curved to just
perceptible degree, no more.
Numbered with luxuries come silk suspen-
ders with gold or silver buckles, necktie hold
ers Of gold set with gems, night shirts Of
China silk with colored embroidsries, and
bedroom jackets Of foulard silk, cut in sacqus
shape.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-09-06
WONDERFUL MEMORIES.

John Wesley had remarkable memory,
and at SIS, even, it was still vigorous.
Both Macaulay and Sir Walter Scott had
prodigious memories.
Andrew Fuller could repeat poem of 500
lines after hearing it read once or twice.
Before the days of shorthand reporting,
Memory Woodfall" used to attend the house
of commons, and, after listening to debate,
would reproduce the whole without taking a
single note.
Robert Pasaeld, an illiterate Puritan, in
vented long leather girdle, which he wound
twice about his body, and upon which he pre-
served an accurate biblical record. By
means Of this girdle he was able to take such
notes Of the sermon that on returning home,
he could give all the heads and quote all the
various texts mentioned In it.-An the Year
Round
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-09-06
ELECTRIC NOTES.

It is intended 10 adopt the electric light In
Strasburg cathedral.
Grooming brushes for horses are run In
Chicago 10y electric motors.
The section OF Washington in which are To-
Gated the finest residences is about to be light
ed by electricity.
The new city Of Tial-piai Flu. in Formosa, Is
lighted electrically, the plant being in charge
of native workmen.
The Webster process for the treatment Of
sewage matter by electricity is about being
experimental with in the river Midway.
The French government, when it takes pos
session Of the telephones in France, proposes
furnishing the service to the public at cost.
At the next military maneuvers in France
a new application of telegraphy will be made,
which innovation, it is thought, will be of
greatest utility in time of war.
The polytechnic institute at Worcester,
Mass, has introduced a new course of cleo
trcal engineering leading TO the degree of
bachelor of science in electrical engineering.
1t is said that if the true history OF repair
ing expeditions for submarine cables, both in
deep and moderate soundings were made pub
lie, the facts would not be little startling to
the stockholders.
Electric lighting is said to be one Of the
hardest kinds Of work for a steam engine.
The continuous running and the work being
thrown on and off instantaneously causing
immense strain.
The Danish government is moving actively
In the question of electrical communication
with light vessels and has in many cases es-
tablished electrical connection with isolated
lighthouses and life saving stations.
Ten men with drills operated by electricity
can take out as much ore and tunnel AS far
as 100 men with picks, shovels and blasting
material, besides which the buildings can b
lighted and great saving on insurance and
oil made thereby.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-09-06

Some bird fanciers have almost per-
suaded NJ. de Freycinet that if it is not
easy, it is quite possible to train the
swallow to do the work of carrier of
dispatches. Their method is kept a Sc
cret, but the governor of Lille has been
charged to test It, and to have certain
experiments which were made at Rou-
baix under the supervision of Capt. De-
gouy, of the engineers. The captain is
TO be present at grand flight of carrier
swallows next month, and if his report
is favorable a swallow cot will be con
structed and placed under the care of
special trainers at Mont Valerien.-Paris
Letter.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-09-06
MARGERIE DRESS.

saw fanciful bonnet Just imported
which costs SS5. 1t has three fillets,
made handkerchief shape with the points
toward the front. The first is of canary
colored velvet, the second of Jet and the
third of jet and lace over canary velvet.
The interstices are filled with puffs of
black tulle. The front fillet is carried
behind the ears and down to the chin,
where it fastens with pretty jet pin.
A fall of fine Chantilly lace eight inches
deep droops from the back of the bonnet
and follows the canary colored band to
under the chin and from there down.
ward to the waist, where it is fastened
again, and from there it falls again to
the feet. This style, suppose, will take,
because it is striking, becoming, grace
full and costs very dear, and there is
nothing more softening to face than
lace. No lace but real would look well
in this style, so it can hardly become
common.
The lovely ginghams of the early sum-
mer have been reproduced in soft wool
goods for fall, and they are particularly
adapted to children's wear, yet strangely
tIOuSu lile CIllultIl lileSe udyS ReueIdlly
wear the darkest colors and the parents
the bright ones. Perhaps that is because
their fresh young beauty shows palmer
in the dark settings.
The quaint old fashioned little guimpe
gowns, and the short wasted long skirt
ed dresses for bits of girls are affected by
sentimental mothers, and indeed they
are pretty for the dear little ones.
saw baby the other day, about three
years old. She had little brown silk
dress feather stitched around each of
the three tucks with coral red silk.
The sleeves were tucked lengthwise
and feather stitched, which left puff
at top and bottom. The waist had a
guimpe of fine tucked muslin, and around
the neck was band of brown ribbon
feather stitched and tied in bow with
long ends. With this she wore hat OF
dark brown Leghorn with fluffy plumes
of brown and coral She was lovely,
and looked so cunning that every body
wanted to kiss her. Her little feet just
showed under the hem of her dress.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-09-06
ROYAL fLusHES.

Princess Louise's favorite diversion Just
now is glass painting.
The car has received from Berlin mag
nificent pair Of pillow shams
Prince Ferdinand Croy, Of Westphalia has
gone to Rome to take holy orders.
The sultan of Turkey has a small electric
railway, constructed entirely by native work
men.
The betrothal is announced at Berlin of the
Duke Of Nassau to Princess Margaret,
youngest sister Of Emperor William of Ger
many.
Prince Henry OF Battenberg may soon be-
come duke of Inverness-the title of duke of
Kent, which his mother-in-law desired for
him, being vigorously opposed as exclusively
royal
The crown princess of Sweden is to pass
the winter at Cannes, in consequence of the
delicate state of her health; and her brother
the hereditary prince of Baden, is also or.
dered to go to the Riviera in October.
When England's queen removes from o.
borne to Windsor her carriages and horses
are sent ahead in two special trains. Fifty
carriage trucks are usually needed to trans
port the stable and its attendants.
The queen regent of Spain has caused adj
vertisements to be published in all the leading
newspapers of her dominions Offering the two
prizes, 81, 100 and 81, sos, for the two best es-
says on the life of Christopher Columbus.
Ex-King Milan is expected in Paris and
his agents are negotiating for the late Due de
Morny's house in the avenue DIES Champs
Elysees King Milan has an allowance Of
alS,000 year from the Servian civil list.
The Empress Frederick will probably oc-
cupy the beautiful royal palace of Capo di
Monte during her residence at Naples next
winter, and King Humbert has also offered
to place the chateau of Caserta at her dis
posal.
The shah contemplates introducing certain
European dishes into the royal Persian menu
and has consequently arranged for one of his
cooks, who received instruction in the kit
chens of Buckingham palace as to the prepa
ration of certain English dishes, to go through
a years instruction in cookery at a Partisan
restaurant.
On recent visit Of the queen regent of
Spain at Castle Granjacins, she had her three
ohi'r-u the young Spanish king and his two
weighed on the kitchen scales.
The nod the scales at 10 kilo, the
pT.no,. las at 81 kilo, the infantir
Donna ia. resa at 20 kilo. The queen
regent weghe,. - kilo.
Count Hartenal otherwise Prince Alexan
der of Battenberg Beatrices brother-in-law
has been received II private audience at Graft
by Archduke Charles Louis, who invited hin
to attend the maneuvers to be held this veal
in the valley of Lavant, in Carinthia. 1t 1
understood that the count" will shortly b,
appointed to the command of an Austrian
regiment stationed at Syria.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-09-06
An Insulted Poet.

Caller hesitatinglyJ-I have here little
production of my own which should like to
have you use for your poets corner if
Editor facetiously)-Poet's corneri Ger
tainly. We're all poet scorners in this office.
The janitor, perhaps, may find some use
Caller lstiffening up)-The poem, sir, is de-
scriptive of my patent hedge trimmer, and
was going to ask you if dollar line would
be sufficient compensation for publishing it
as an advertisement. | don't mind your al
fusion to the janitor, but that diddledy-dad
banged chestnut about the poet scorner makes
me tired. Don't get between me and the
door, sir, if you please. don't want any
explanations or apologies. You shouldn't
have this poem now if you got down on your
knees for it. Good morning, sir and be
hanged to youl-Chicago Tribune.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-09-06
DAUGHTERS OF EVE.

Mrs Harriet Beecher Stoves favorite diet
Is bread and butter and pineapple
Lucy Stone is II. She began lecturing on
woman's rights and wrongs in 1s47.
Mrs Henry s. Kimball, OF West Philadel-
phia, is receiving the credit of originating
Memorial day.
Poughkeepsie, N. Y, possesses a musical
prodigy. She Is the 5-year-old daughter OF
Mr.. Peter Deyo.
If Sarah Althea Hill looks like all her pic
lures she has more variety than kaledio-
scopic chameleon.
Mrs. Harrison has decided not to indulge
in promiscuous handshaking at public recep-
tons or on state occasions.
Among the petitioners for clemency for
Mrs Maybric were several women who
offered to be hanged in her place
Mrs. Emily Crawford, the Paris CORE
spondent is about to receive a testimonial
from English and French women journal
lists
The Baroness Cantoni is to start in Novem.
Der on a years journey in the interior of
Africa. She is 10, and Is celebrated for her
beauty.
The widow of Richard A. Proctor, the dis
tinguished astronomer, is to deliver series
of lectures next winter and will use the same
outfit her husband did.
Miss Morosni and Miss Wilson, guests at
the United States hotel, at Saratoga, have
introduced there the fashion of wearing
wreaths about their heads
Three Polish sisters, the Miles. Welt of
Czernovicg, have recently graduated from
the Vienna Medical university and two of
them will practice in the United States.
Miss Elizabeth Balch authoress of Fora"
"An Authors Love" and Mustard Leaves"
has adapted play from the French, which
will be brought out in London during the
autumn.
At Catholic church dedication near Lon
don Mary Anderson wore gray costume,
with crimson silk vest, small black velvet
mantle, trimmed with jet, and hat of black
velvet, trimmed with birds.
DR.. Maria NJ Dean, homeopathic physi-
clan who took an office in Helena, NJ. T.,
three years ago. after studying medicine in
the United States and Berlin, now has a
practice that yields her an income stated at
$4,000 year.
The recent appointment of Miss Joanna
Baker to the chair of Greek at Simpson Col
leSe, lnuldnOla, ld., is IL slsulHcauu ldct, as
showing the progress of woman since 1t was
first permitted to her to acquire the alphabet.
Miss Baker succeeds to the position filed by
her father, Professor o. H. Baker, seventeen
years ago in the same institution.
Mrs Mackay, the wife of the bonanza
king" of California, is the owner of the SD
perb robe presented to the Empress Eugene
by the municipality of Paris in the time of
the second empire. The robe is of lace, en-
tirely covered with flowers. 1t was made at
Chantilly, and took five of the first hands OF
that celebrated fabric fourteen years to make
1t, at a cost of 100000 francs
Seventy-three years ago Mrs. Sally B.
Weeks Buckham, then blushing bride, went
to housekeeping in snug farm house on the
west slope Of Mount Prospect, N H. In this
same house, where she has lived ever since
she recently celebrated her one-hundredtt
birthday, and was strong enough to receive
not only her children, grandchildren ant
great grandchildren, but also large number
of her friends and acquaintances
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-09-06
OF THE EMPIRE SHADES.
THE TITLE APPLIED To TAG 'GiiT
GREENS NOW SO POE JLhR

Olive Harper Tells About Them, and Adds
Few Words Regarding a Bonnet That
Cost ss5-Seusibie Dress for Healthy
Young Girls and Some Other Matters.
special Correspondence.
NEW YORK, Aug. 29.-The bright
greens that are now brought forward
for fall dresses are called empire shades,
and l noticed among them an old ac-
quaintance in regular pea green. This
alone is very patriotic color for certain
of our citizens, but. combined with deli
cate fawn color, the pinkish grays and
creamy pinks, make really attractive and
pleasing effects. Green is the color this
fall and any shade is in fashion, but, as
/ s; /, the rather crude and brilliant
colors will be the most worn.
Coral pink, shrimp pink and old rose
are colors often used for underskirts,
over wi 'ch the open redingote shows
with good eject.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-09-06
LIGHT AND AIRY.
New Ending to a Summer Flirtation.

lew Ending to a Summer Filtration.
He met her at the mountains.
A maiden young and fair,
And. forming her acquaintance,
He flirted with her there
They roamed the hills together
They wandered through the vale,
And there to her he whispered
Loves sweet and tender tale.
The maiden did not chide him,
She did not say him nay,
But said she'd give an answer
To him some future day
He met her In the city,
This maiden young and fair;
Did she receive his greeting
With cold and naughty starei
Did she attempt to pass him,
His outstretched hand ignore,
And say, do not think. sir,
We ever met beforef
Oh, no. she smiled upon him,
Her hand she let him press
Responded to his greeting
With words of friendliness
The maiden knew he loved her,
And love the youth did she;
The salesgirl and the barber
Will shortly welded be.
Boston Courier.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-09-06
FLORENCE E kOLLOCk.
Powerful Woman Preacher and the
Work She Has Done.


WORK Sne Has ZONE.
special Correspondence
CHICAGO, Aug. ga picture is fin
ished when all trace of the means used
to bring about the end has disappeared,
says Whistler. Judged by this test the
work of the Rev. Florence Kollock Is
finished work" Whatever she does
bears no evidence of strain or effort Her
splendid vigor gives the strong impress
sion of resource which has never APP
preached exhaustion, and in listening to
her one finds himself convinced that it is
good to live, because there is so much in
life worth doing
"Why did l become preacher" she
said, in answering the question as to her
choice of life work. because | was
consumed with desire to give forth the
beautiful faith which had come with its
gladness and hope to be part of my
life."
In her pulpit, clad in princess gown of
dark fine stuff. the severe lines of which
reveal the perfection Of her tall, lissome
figure, with her fine head thrown back
and her dark eyes glowing, she is the
embodiment of inspirational enthusiasm.
She is wonderfully magnetic, and car
ries forward her audience as if by magic.
Still she is not in the least sensational
either in method or matter Dealing in
facts rather than dialectics, she is broad
intense and original, and those who have
listened to her for years declare not only
that her work is not replica of early
efforts, but improves in power, strength
and finish as the years go on.
A native of Wisconsin, Miss Kollock
was educated at the state university To-
Gated at Madison. For five years after
her graduation she was a most success
full teacher. During this time she was
much exercised in regard to religious
matters. The demands of her broad and
cruel limitations were quite impossible
to her; in the end she became a Univer-
salist, and determined to preach the Cos
pei as a minister of that church. To
this end she took course of study to fit
herself for the work of the ministry,
and began preaching at Waverley, Wis,
in 1875. She remained at Waverley two
years, and then followed the Rev. Au-
gusta Chaplin as pastor of the Univer-
salist church at Blue Island, one of Chi
cagos suburbs During her pastorate
there she established mission at Engle-
wood.
After the regular morning service at
Blue Island she was in the habit of 60
ing across the country, distance of be.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-09-06

De Courcey-French society proposes, 1
see, to ostracise NJ. Belz. who killed NJ Pier
roti in a duel.
De Vere-Perfectly proper.
De Courcey-Yes; they say that NJ. Bells
has dishonored himself
De Vere-He has violated the unwritten
code, which requires that no gentleman shall
hurt another in a French duel Memphis
Sunday Times
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-09-06

Spashiug the spray.
We feel a relief as we hasten away
The danger seems past and we feel are free,
When-just as it happens nobody can See
But while the boys trying to get new grip
The hose in some manner other will slip,
And Just when we feel there is nothing to fear
The treacherous waters assail from the rear
Then we hate him,
Berate him.
And wish him in France,
But wish most of all for pair Of dry pants
Omaha World.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-09-06
His Golden Opportunity.

A farmer was arrested for peddling vege-
tables without license in western village.
The magistrate disregarded the prisoners
statement that he had sold only two dozen
carrots, and fined him 80. The farmer now
refers to his experience as his golden oppor-
tunity. because it was twenty-four carrots
fine. jewelers. Weekly.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-09-06
The Decision Was Final.

Husband-Do you call this spring chickeni
How much did you give for it,
Wife-Why, l gave forty cents a pound
for it.
Husband-I shall have to declare you out
on the fowl, then, if that is the case.-Low-
ell Citizen
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-09-06
His Choice.

where do you think" said she,
The Worlds Fair ought to her,
He drew her to his side,
And hugging her replied,
I'm satisfied my dear.
To hold the fair right here"
Tom Mason In Life
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-09-06
The Garden Hose.

Oh the hose, the rreacherous hose,
Just where it will sprinkle there's nobody knows
For the boy that controls 1t is careless indeed,
And we wish we were by, so we quicken our speed
Over the garden and over the lawn,
Tender young sprinkler, he couldn't do wrong.
Dashinp
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-09-06

tween eight and
ten miles, in any
vehicle which by
chance she could
com m a n d, or,
other means fail
ing her, of max
ing the distance
on foot. The little
group which first
gathered a bou t
h er rapidly in
creased in num-
bers until within
a year a church
U-as FORMED and
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-09-06
Why He Liked II.

Bobby-Pa, ! like to saw wood
Father--Do your
Bobby-Yes, it's fun to think while I'm
saving it that when get it all sawed | can
p.-Binghamton Republican.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-09-06
Had the Opposite Effect.

"Did your son contract any bad habits at
collegef' asked Harlem Towne.
mo" said Morris Ainier, 'but he expanded
a good many. "-Detroit Free Press
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-09-06
A Conundrum.

Professor Diamond, of the Union school,
gave us the following original conundrum;
when the girls feel buoyant, how should
the boys feelr'
Gallant, of course. "-Danville Breeze
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-09-06

Some One Else Would Have Done 1t Better.
"Smithers is perfect specimen Of self
made man." remarked Bilson.
Yes" replied ellison, land he met the fate
Of most men who go in to save the expense
of an architect w Washington Capital.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-09-06

The confidence LAY" is to winningly speak;
The lay Of the tramp is to beg;
The LAY" Of the thief is the Jimmy o. sneak"
The 'lay" of the hen is the egg
Merchant Traveller.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-09-06
Strength Supporting Weakness.

Mr.. Sterne-This tea is very weak
Mr. Price-Then | would advise you to
lean it against the butter, -Detroit Free
Press.