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PENSIONS.
Rulings and Decisions by the Assistant Secretary Of
the Interior and the Commissioner of Pensions.

the lBttflof ana lGe NOHnlASl0heE Oh 8esiStOhSs
In the case of Mary E. Mcneil, widow of
Alexander Mcneil, private, Co. ID, 18th H.,
Secretary Bussey has made a ruling which
gives still broader definition of Lime of
duty" than the decision in the zimmerman
case. The claim was originally rejected on the
ground that the soldier incurred his injuries,
which are alleged to have resulted in his death,
when not in the line of his military duty.
The statement of facts in the claim shows that
the soldier received the injuries while in a
friendly wrestling match in camp with COM
Tade. There does not appear to have been any
malice or bad blood about the affair, and the
injury TO the soldier appears to have been
purely accidental. Secretary BusSey says:
:" He was at the time in camp, where his duty
as a soldier required him to be, and, In indulg-
ing in harmless and innocent athletic sport,
OF friendly character, he was not acting In
violation of any of the rules and regulations
of the service, nor disobeying any commands
Of his superior officers, nor conducting himself
in an unseemly or uns0ldierlike manner, nor
doing anything calculated to disturb or trans
gress military discipline and good order. The
Government placed both the soldier and his
cOmTade with whom he was wrestling in the
position where it was both natural and proper
for them to indulge in such athletic sports and
exercise, with the consent of their command
ing officers; and consider that it would be an
altogether TOO narrow ana LecOulcdi Wow 10
hold that an accident resulting therefrom, I'M
der the circumstances Of this case, would be in
CARED out of the line Of duty, and, therefore,
not pensionable"
For these reasons the former decision is re-
versed, and the Commissioner of Pensions is
directed to place the name of the widow on the
pension rolls. In speaking of this decision
Assistant Secretary Bussey said that he was OF
the settled opinion that soldier is in line OF
duty, within the meaning of the pension laws,
when he is not engaged in violating any order,
army rule or regulation, or violating any in
struction Of flis superior officer for the police
regulation of the camp.
Commissioner Tanner has granted pension
to Frederick Schweager, of Lime Rock, Lam
caster Co. Pa, late of Co K, 195th Pa. The
evidence in the case shows that the claimant.
while in Washington an 1865, contracted cold
which resulted in neuralgia and finally in total
blindness. He fled claim for pension some
years ago, which was rejected by Commissioner
Black on the ground of fraud. A subsequent
investigation showed, it is said. that the claim
was not in any sense a fraud, but entirely
meritorious. The claimant viii receive $l3, 00C
arrears and So per month hereafter.
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Perlls of weaIth.

LNttV I OfN WtehtyI
Jinks-Every day l read in the papers about
some great man being injured by smoking
The last one is the Prince of Wales. The doc
tors have stopped him. Now l must say, us
am smoker myself, such things trouble me.
Winks-0h, don't worry. All those men are
rich, and can afford to smoke real tobacco.
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ar.AdmIraI LerOy,s kindness to Blue.Jaeket


Rear-Admirai LerOy's Kindness to Blue-Jackets.
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: VIII you al
low me to relate ailittie incident that happened
TO me while coming home in the Franklin, to
show the good-fellowship of the late Rear-Ad-
miral Leroy to the blne-i Jackets who were for
tunate to sail under him? There was a stand
ing order for the maintop men in washing
down the starbOard ggngway to not sling the
buckets but it was impossible for anyone to
stop them when the boys were feeling good.
North of the Gulf q bit OF a northwestern struck
US. and we had quite tussle with the tOpsails
before we got three reefs in them, which the
maintop men did in their usual style. Next
morning it was clearing weather, the boys
were feeling fine, washing down decks was at
its hight, buckets coming along the gangway
like big balls in q bowling alley. ! was
catching them and trying to knock the ring
holts out with every dash of water, when /
heard someone ealI me. looked up, and there
stood the Captain He held up his forefnger
aud beckoned to me. Well, / thought, I'll
catch fits now for letting those buckets through
| walked aft aud saluted. This is what / re-
eeiyed: Captain of the Main Top, you did
well in putting those reefs in yesterday-Very
well, indeed. / wish it were in the olden days
then l certainly should have spliced the main
brace for you" | have always remembered
his CHEEKY smile as | retreated to my work,
walking on air And l never think of the
olden times without wondering if the future
American navy will bear comparison with those
days when the closer we got to the enemy the
better we felt.-W. B. THOMPSON, Canaan
daigua n Y
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New Music.

"Pay the Boys an Honest Dollar is the title
OF rousing song aud chorus for the Boys in
Blue, by John II. Sarchet, 18th o. V. Y. l. Full
sheet music size with accompaniment, sent to
any address upon receipt of 80 cents, by John
II. Sarchet, Music Dealer, Cambridge, o.
SOLDIERS Rest" and 1--WE were Comrades, f"
two songs suitable for Memorial Day services.
Published by The Newhall & Evans Music Co.,
Cincinnati, o.
r. T. Wiley, editor of the Elizabeth (Pa.)
Herald who has written probably more music
for Memorial Day which has become popular
than any other writer in the country, has just
published two new pieces, Soft They Stun
ber," quartet, % cents,) and 1.-The Gray Be-
meath the Blue" (solo and chorus so cents)
They are fully equal to his former productions
in this line. The latter, in particular, is q
pretty piece-a simple but catchy" melody
which will doubtless prove popular.
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Magazines.

Medical Classics for April, though delayed by
a fire in its printing Office, is as interesting as
ever. The fair sex will be delighted with the
article on the Complexion and its Preservation,
Complexion Blemishes (AIoles, Warts Wens,
Wrinkles, Disfguring Hair, etc. and their cure
The article discusses fine form, good figure.
a lovely neck, beautiful bust, pearly teeth,
luxuriant hair etc. Bald people will be inter-
ested in the article on Badness. Edited by
Ferdinand Seeger, NJ. d. Published at 50
Murray street, n. Y. Single copies 10 cents.
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RECENT LITERATURE.

THE TWO CHIEFS OF DUNBOY. By James A.
Froude. Published by Chas. Scribner's Sons,
New York and for sale by William II. Morrison,
Washington, d. c. Price, in paper, SO cents; in
cloth, Si50
Mr.. Froude has deservedly high reputa-
tion as one of the first of living historians.
His last contribution is an Irish romance of
much interest, and is as much of a novel as
any of Scott's. The scene of the story is laid
in ireland during the stirring times of Irish
history in the 18th century, and incident sue
ceeds incident of the most dramatic kind.
MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE IN THE UNITED
STATES: As They Are and as They Ought to Be.
BY d. Converse s. S. ]. E.. Assistant at st. Glenn
enrs Church. Philadelphia. Published by J. B.
Lippincott Co., Philadelphia. Price SI.25 For
sale by Brentano, Washington.
This work shows how the marriage tie is
formed how the presumptuous marry those
who never consent; prohibitions which pro-
hibit nothing divorce, and legal causes for the
same; Christs teaching on the subject with
the conflict of laws governing divorce.
THE PRETTY sTENoGRAPHER. By Horace
Gayman. Published by Charles 7. Dillia@ham,
New York, and for sale by J. ID. Free, Washing
ton, ID. O. Price so cents.
This is a brightly written account of what
might have happened in :" The State of ArbOria
under Prohibition and Female Suffrage" It is
Interesting, whatever may be thought of the
authors conclusions.
JOHN CHARAXES: A Tale of the Civil War in
America BY Peter Boylston. Published by
J. d. Lippineott Co., Philadel phia. For sale by
Breutano. Price 81. %
An interesting story of love and war; in
which many of the characters were real, live
personages. The tale is we'll told. giving vivid
descriptions of New England habits and Gus
TOMS as well as of battle scenes.
MISS CRESPIGNY." BY Frances Hodgson
Burnett Published by I. B. Peterson & Bros,
Philadelphia. Price 25 cents.
delicious novelet, full of dash, spirit, vim
and freshness, and so deeply interesting that to
put it aside after once beginning it is impossi-
BILE; no one can resist its fascination. for it
commands attention and holds it without a
break.
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WANTED-ADDRESSES

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VETANTED-By Patrick Dark PIankint0n OAK
w The address Of or any Information coRecrnlns
my brother John Qurx formerly Of the County % ~
rune Ireland. When last heard Of ~ Belfast Lover
BatlOna. Ireland. M
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80 pnRIIc PRTNrER.

It seems that Mr. Benedict who was the
Public Printer during Mr. Cleveland's Admin
istration, did not tender his resignation even
after the President had appointed Hon. Frank
". Palmer, of Illinois, as his successor. Con-
sequently. the President wrote Benedict a
letter informing him that his services were no
longer required On Friday Mr.. Palmer called
building.
Mr. Palmer's bond Of 100000 was Sled on
Saturday last with the Secretary of the Inte-
ri0r, was Immediately accepted. and he took
charge Of the largest printing establishment in
the world on Monday
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H. or OF the detachment sent into Missouri 406-2f
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w HL-The address or aHy information concerning
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N "SrocK OPTIONS" or MARGIN, address PECK
& CoSTER, so Broadway, New York City.
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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-03-08
GEO. W. HOOKER, President. g"
BARN CELLARS.

A barn cellar Is great convenience, in
fact almost Indispensable. If properly
constructed it affords warm and COM
Portable place for stock and adds largely
to the capacity of the barn without in
creasing the roof surface, which is the
most exposed part of the building to keep
in repair. A basement affords a conven-
lent shelter for manure, which is much
more valuable for being saved from the
action of the elements. Manure that is
washed by the rains and dried by the sun
and winds loses much of its value. The
hogs if kept upon the manure will prevent
its too rapid fermentation and find profit
able employment in working it over, put
ting it in better condition for the crops
to feed upon when it is applied to the
soil. have recently built a barn 40x5O
feet, and the basement when completed
will furnish stable room for twenty cows
and place for roots which will be frost.
proof. | believe In roots. My experience
has taught me that the value of roots as
food for stock is not fully determined by
chemical analysis. The analysis made by
the stock shows better results than thai
made by the chemist. A ration of roots
once day is just what is needed to pro
mote the health and vigor of all kinds
of stock. For cows in milk they are al
most Indispensable Exchange.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-03-08
farm Copies.
A GOOD SUGGESTION.


DR.. Hoskins urges in the Montpelier
Waterman the establishment of a sort of
freight-eXpress, to take small shipments
of farm produce at moderate rates from
stations in Vermont to the industrial GEN.
tres of southern New England. He says
that many residents of these cities desire
to get their supplies of farm produce from
producers with whom they are personally
acquainted, and he believes that such a
system would ultimately develop large
and profitable business for the railroads
engaging in it, would save the succession
of commissions coming out of the price of
the products at the farm. which in many
cases make all the difference between a
good profit and serious loss for the far
mers. The New York Post quotes this
as an excellent suggestion and one that
seems entirely practicable. Many people
in New York city, the Post adds. get but
ter, eggs, vegetables and other farm sup
plies from the interior of New Y ork State
or from the western portion of New Eng
land, despite the expense and difficulties
which now attend such transactions, and
this traffic might be greatly increased il
arrangements were made which would di.
minish the cost and trouble. to the equa
advantage of farmers in the country ant
housekeepers in the city.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-03-08

are proving very beneficial in increasing
the quantity and advancing the value of
the wool clip.
AT this time our breeders of fine stock
are quite interested as to who shall be APP
pointed to fill the place of secretary of
agriculture in the Presidents cabinet for
it affords them an opportunity of present.
ing more forciblv the pressing needs their
pursuit demands before the government.
Sheep breeders, as well as raisers of fine
cattle and horses, are alike interested, for
they are anxiously looking forward to the
time when our facilities for direct ship
ment of registered stock to the Southern
Hemisphere shall cease to be hampered.
We now have no direct steamship line to
Buenos Ayres, and all stock is, there
fore, subject to tedious transfer at Rio.
In the past, England has enjoyed this
vast and rich market for the disposition
of her production.
This far-off country of the Argentine
Republic certainly affords wide and in
wiling field for our enterprising breeders
of stock. Whoever is named to hold the
new portfolio in the cabinet, much is to
be expected of him in the direction of
accomplishing improvement in the ex-
tension of our foreign export trade.
-1American Wool Reporter.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-03-08

hours at sea- The contractors were to be
paid S455, 900 for the 5000 horse power and
were to be allowed 800 for each horse power
in excess. They succeeded in getting a sur
plus of $50 horse power over that contracted
for, thus gaining $4,000 over the contract
price.
The trip was four hours test, required to
determine the fulillment of the contract.
There was northwest gale blowing Dur
ing the whole four hours while the ship was
under the strain of wind and sea, not a single
mishap occurred to the machinery, and not a
drop of water was put on any journal to cool
it. Capt. Joseph Steel commanded, while
the government had more than a dozen men
aboard to look out for Uncle Sans interests.
The Yorktown started out to sea at 9:15 a.
m, but the time of trial did not begin for
half an hour later. The government engi-
neers each carried into the engine room a
black walnut box in which was a little nickel
plated machine called an indicator. 1t con-
sisted of a cylinder about four inches tall,
around which piece of white paper was
fastened. Close by the cylinder was pencil
arrangement which drew lines on the paper
resembling a right angled triangle with a
curved hypothenuse To the end of each cyl
inder one of these machines was fastened
and given double motion by the admission
of steam into the cylinder and the turning of
the shaft This drew the diagram.
Every fifteen minutes cards were taken
from each of the cylinders, and during five
minutes before and after such removal the
average number of revolutions of the shaft
was taken so as to complete the necessary
data for making the calculation Of the power.
During this time the ship was put under what
is called forced draught," the firemen and
coal beavers being shut up. The machinery
kept the temperature at about 70 degs., which
is not an unpleasant temperature in which tc
work.
On deck the trial board were engaged il
making their experiments on the vessels
speed. From her stern two patent tatfrai
logs were dragging and at intervals Of five
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-03-08
OUR FOREIGN TRADE IN SHEEP,

In another column we are pleased to
note the fact of another shipment of
American Merinos TO the Argentine Re-
public to occur in May. The continu-
ance of these expectations made by YER
mont breeders certainly attests the high
estimation in which their sheep are held,
and the growing favor with which they
are meeting. The splendid animals
which have composed previous shipments
have no doubt paved the way for luc-
rative trade which we hope to see grow
to large proportions; as in this rich, vast
and comparatively new wool-growins
country of the River Plate, our heavy
shearing and fine feeced Merinos can ant
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-03-08

Chicago
qd Council BqEs in Snd St Paul MIME
RADIO farming
SOLID FAST VEsTisULE EXPRESS TRAINS
OF Palace all spendo
Chicago and COUNCIL
Reclining FFE
time
connections and transfers in Union Depots
TIE FAMOUS ALBERT LEA ROUTE
Rock 1and St. osep Kansas City and Mnne
THE SHORT LINE VIA SENECA AMP kANkAKEE offers facilities
ace the or o |
E. ST. JOHN, E. A. HOLBROOK,
General Manager CHICAGO, GnI Ticket
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-03-08

BE il remembered, that At II session of the
Probate Court holden ut Middlcbury within
and tor the district OF Addison on the 18th day
of February, A. D. lSS9.
Present: Hon. Lyman f. Knapp, Judge.
Whereas, II certain instrument in writing,
under seal purporting to be the last will and
testament of William II Parkera late of Middle
pury, in said District, deceased, having been
this day presented to said Court for probate,
and duly filed in the registers office: There
tore ii l. ordered, that all persons interested
in the estate OF said deceased, be notified to
appear before said Court, at the Probate office
in Middlcbury, in said District, ON the 18th day
of March. a. ID. ISIS, at 10 O'Clock II. m, by
publication of this order, three weeks success
siVcly previous thereto, in the Middlebury Reg
lister, II newspaper printed ut Middlebury, to
show cause, If any they may have, why said
instrument in writing should not be proved
and allowed, rs the last will and testament
OF the said deceased.
LYMAN T.. KNAPP, Judge.
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TATE OF VERMONT--Distric o
AIhisnn

BE il remembered, that Mt II session of the
Probate Court holden at Middlebury, within
and tor the district of Addison, on the 4th
day OF March, A. ID. 1859.
Present, Hon. Lyman +. Knapp, Judge.
whereas, IA certain instrument in writing,
under seal, pulporting to be the last will and
testament OF Haskell Miller late OF Middle
bury, in said District, deceased having
been this day presented to said Court for Pro
bate, and duly filed in the Probate ONCE
Therefore 1t is ordered, that all persons in
terested in the estate OF said deceased. be
notified to appear before said Court, al
the Probate Once i'm Middlebury, in said
District, on the 25th day OF March, A. ID
1859, nj 10 o'clock IA. m, by publication Of
this order, three weeks succe -sively previous
thereto, in the Middlebury Register, Il news
paper printed at Middlebury, to show cause
II any they may have, why said instrument IN
writing should not be proved and allowed al
the last will and testament of the said de
ceased
10 GEO. Z. KNAPP, Register.
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standing the swell SO smoothly and steadily
did she run that in fifteen minutes. while the
glass was in position, not a drop was spilled.
The wind was very cold while the trip was
being made. the thermometer standing about
IS degs The Yorktown first sailed TO the
southeast, then to the southwest, and then
made a circle out to sea, returning to the
northward. She came back with the wind on
her bows, and as the temperature was below
freezing when she came i'll, she looked like a
vessel just in from long voyage, her bows
being covered with ice. The steering appa-
ratus worked to a charm.
A test was made to see how quickly the
vessel could be swung round in a circle
First the experiment was tried with two
screws and then with one. She was turned
in twice her own length in five minutes and
ten seconds. 1t was also found that she could
be brought to full stop in one minute and
one second.
The ships length on the load water line is 230
feet. breadth, 50 feet; mean draught, IA feet
displacement, LOO tons. The vessel is rugged
as a three masted schooner, with a sail area of
400 square feet. The vessel does not have a
double bottom, but there are water tight
compartments with water tight doors. She
is not an armored ship, having no plating at
all There is, however, two inches of mild
steel on the cannonading tower. In the tower
there are electric and speaking communities
tons with all parts of the ship, besides devices
for pointing and firing the guns by electricity,
for discharging torpedoes and steering pur'
poses.
The main battery consists of six 6 inch
breech loading rifle guns, all mounted on q
central pivot. In the second battery there
are two 81 millimetre and two 81 millimetrs
revolving guns and one short Calling gun
There are eight torpedo tubes, one in the bow
and one in the stern and six along the side
The vessel inside is lighted by electricity
The ships crew will be about $50 men, Since
the guns are not in position it was necessary
to put lead in boxes where they would b
placed, and the required displacement wa
attained by putting lead in the hold.