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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-10-10
STRANGE TALES.

An English geologist predicts that with
In fifty years a convulsion of nature will
sink the whole of New Zealand fifty feet
below the surface of the sea.
A young man walked in his sleep one
night recently, at Statewide, Ga, and
when he awoke he found himself at a
Erindstone sharpening his knife.
A farmer near Atlanta. Ga, not needing
n coffin he bought for his sick child, the
latter getting well, mounted it on four legs
and used it as a watering trough for his
COWS. With the lid he repaired his fence
A Willamsport (Mich.) man, whose well
ran dry, found that the roots of willow
had grown a distance of twenty -four feet,
coiled up on the bottom in solid mass,
and were carrying all the water into the
foliage
\ Barnevald, Done county, Wis. man
swallowed a large darning needle, and
went to n doctor to have it removed. The
doctor made him sneeze, and on the third
attempt the needle came and stuck into
pin cushion on the doctors table.
In Habersham Park, Ga, is curious
grapevine. About five feet from the
ground. from large live oak, there pro
trudes Il grapevine about one inch in di
ameter. The tree is perfectly solid, and no
roots to the grapevine can be seen
An interesting fact just ascertained by
government observers is that at the ex-
tremites of Long Island sound the tide
begins to flow inward near the bottom one
and one-half hours before it begins to flow
in the same direction at the surface of the
water
a family of the name of Moore, living
near Columbus, Ind, has a peculiar and
distinguishing family mark running
through three generations. At a reunion
of twenty seven persons, which represented
the three generations, nineteen had six
toes on each foot.
a remarkable occurrence happened in
Lewistown. Me. a 15-year-old boy was
swi ming near the falls while the Cowan
mill was shut down. He started for shore
just as it started up. The extra flow of
water threw him over and carried him to-
ward the falls Before he could recover he
was swept over, He swan to the bar and
was rescued uninjured by a boy.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-10-10
THO Opal.

While most gems owe their tint to the
presence Of some foreign coloring mat
ter the many hued and beautiful opal
differs. 1t is opaque, deriving its beauty
from the marvellous proNarty it pos
sesses of decompOsing the l.ys of light,
and thus rejecting from its polished
surface all the colors of the rainbow. 1t
needs, therefore, no brilliant, but ap-
pears to the best advantage when alone
1t is at present among the most priced
of gems, and has held its place for ages
Mark Antony once offered e110, 600 for
an opal the size of a hazelnut, but the
owner. Nonius, Roman senator, pre-
ferred exile to parting with his treasure.
In spite of their value opals are unsafe
investments, for time and exposure dim
their luster, while their sensitiveness to
heat is so great that the warmth of the
hand has been known to crack them
The finest stones come from Hungary,
and among the Austrian crown jewels
are gems of greater size and beauty than
that which tempted the Roman emperor.
London Court Journal.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-10-10
AN INDIAN EXPLAINS A COMET.
rhe Ute Theory of the Sun and the
Moon and Their Numerous Progeny.

rhe Ute Theory of the Sun and the
Moon and Their Numerous Progeny.
During the year the comet was stream
ing in the sky was camping one night
in canyon near the foot of Cooks Peak
N. NJ.
In the party was an old and-for an
Indiana fairly intelligent Ute named
Sam. Sam had been attached to some
cavalry troop at Fort Cummings as
scout, but his day of leaving the service
being reached he attached himself to
me-for consideration. Pointing to
the comet | asked Sam what he could
say in its defense from the standpoint
of a Ute Sam was, unlike most In
dams, good single handed talker and
could speak English very well.
He was ambitious to perfect himself
in the language and readily seized on
every chance for talk" Indeed | dis
covered him on one or two occasions all
alone and talking vigorously at mark,
like savage Demosthenes sans the peb-
bles.
"Tell about that?' said Sam, point
ing toward the comet. "Sam do it
heap easy, you bet. The sun is the man
and he have moon for squaw. The stars
big stars and little stars-all are their
children. The sun don't like 'em and
chases 'em. IF he catch one he eats it.
This makes the stars heap 'fraid, and
when the sun has his sleep over and
comes out the stars run and hide. When
the sun comes stars go-creep into holes
and hide. But the moon is good.
"She loves her children, the stars, and
when the sun sleeps she comes out in the
sky, and the stars are glad, and they
come out of the places they hide in and
forget to be 'fraid and play.
but when the sun wakes again they
run. He is always after them, and he
catches them sometime. This one" con-
/ tinued Sam, again pointing at the comet,
"the sun catch one time He got away,
though, but the sun bite him and hurt
him. That's why he bleed so. Now he's
heap scared, and so he keeps his face al
ways toward the place where the sun is
sleeping. Cor. Kansas City Star
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-10-10
Danger from Musical Instruments.

A French military surgeon has been
making researches on wind instruments
which had been used by phthisical
bandsmen, and warns musicians of the
Importance of disinfection. He recon-
mends that instruments should be filled
with a 8 per cent. solution of carbolic
acid, or, in the case of metallic instru-
ments, that they should be dipped into
boiling water. These precautions are Of
the utmost Importance when phthisical
persons have used the Instruments; for
it was found in such cases that liquids
used to wash them out presented viru-
lerce similar to that of pure culture of
tuberculosis.
Fortunately, the danger is small as
long as the interior is thoroughly moist,
which of course it usually is; but when
an instrument has been lying by for
some time, so that the interior has be-
come dry. there is real danger of air
containing dried germs of the disease
being drawn into the lungs of the person
who next plays upon it.-New York
Ledger.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-10-10

metropolitan pre- WILL l.. NiSsCHER'
tensions. Visscher was a private in Ken.
lucky regiment of volunteers during the
war. He takes an active interest in the
&. A. r., and was a delegate to the late
Boston encampment He has published
two volumes of poems and negro dialect
stories. After his first appearance in Cali
fornia journalism he went on the road as
comedian in dramatic company and won
success. But the sage had not the same
charms for him that he found in journal
ism. The recent Washington Press con-
vention elected Visscher president Home
ly, happy hearted, and loyal to his friends,
he is the life of any party where he hap
pens to be. A capital story teller and a
pertinent after dinner speaker, he is the
central figure on such occasions as the an
nual meetings of the State Press associa
ton. He has l2-year-old daughter, whose
achievements in painting and music indi-
cate high order Of talent.
w. G. BENTON.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-10-10
PAY OF ENGLISH EDITORS.

Mr.. F. c. Burnand gets $4,000 year for
editing Punch.
The London Standard allows its editor
salary of $1,000 per annum.
Mr.. Pollock, of The London Saturday
Review receives a salary of $4,000 year.
On The London Daily News the editor is
recompensed for his labor with salary of
500 600 year.
Mr.. Hutton, who is at the head of The
London Spect itor, gets $4,000 per annum
for his editorial supervision.
Frederick Greenwood C"The Casual Pau.
PERI, of The st. James Gazette, receives
5000 per annum for his services on that
paper
Edward Lawson, the proprietor and edit
or of The London Telegraph, of course,
has no salary, but his two assistants draw
salaries of sl7 500 year.
When Mr.. Delane undertook the edito-
rial charge of The London Times he was
paid "a, 900 year about $40, 1000, and when
Mr.. Buckle succeeded him the salary was
raised to $4,000 Tor Sc, 900.
Mr.. Stead, whose sensational articles on
London vice lodged him behind the bars,
got $4,000 year from The Pail Mall Ga
zette, and his assistant, Mr.. Miller, got
s. 900 when he first took charge of that
spicy sheet.
The nearest to London rates are paid by
The Manchester Guardian. 1t is considered
the most powerful and influential pro-
vincial newspaper in England 1t pays its
chief editor $4,000, and there are one or
two members of its editorial staff who each
write only four articles a week and are
paid g. 500 year salary.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-10-10

Yamhill has long been noted for its re-
markable people and institutions. Now
a town is being formed which will make
the most model community in the world
if the rules governing it are carried out.
The laws which every member will have
to subscribe to are substantially: No
quarreling. No improper language. No
taking the name of God in vain. No
swearing. No evil speaking, lying or
slandering. That they regularly attend
divine worship in Hope church and keep
holy the whole of the Lords day. That
they abstain from the use of opium
in every shape and form. No theft
of any kind. No trespassing on
the property of others. No dancing
parties No theatrical representations.
No serenading Of newly married per-
sons. No bathing in the river on Sun
days nor at any time without having
first put on, in private, decent bathing
suit No opium, Intoxicating drinks or
tobacco to be sold or bartered, or kept or
exposed for sale. No horses, cattle,
swine, goats or poultry to run at large.
Pigeons to be confined within wire net
ting. ALBANY Democrat.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-10-10
NlSSCHER The VERSATILE.
In His Time He Has Been Actor, Jour
nalist. Poet and Hmmorist.


A source of pleasure to the traveller in
the new northwestern states is unexpected
meetings with familiar faces. Men known
in other years and distant places are en-
countered in almost every town. Recently
at Fairhaven, Wash, l found friend
whose name is familiar in many eastern
cities-Will l.. Visscher. He is native Of
Kentucky, and learned his trade as Il jour
nalist with George ID. Prentis5, once the
celebrated editor of The Louisville Jour
nal.
When the Courier and Journal we're con-
solidated Nisscher was city editor of the
latter. His next essay in journalism was
made on the old Mississippi river steam
boat Richmond, plying to New Orleans
from Ohio river points, and his floating
paper was called The Richmond Headlight
Eighteen months later he took service on
The indianapolis journal. Subsequently
he was employed as editorial writer and
Photographer on various papers, including
The Kansas City journal, St Joseph (Nlo J
Herald, Omaha Herald, Denver News, San
Francisco Post and Call and Cheyenne
Sun. For six months he edited Pomeroy' 3
Democrat at Denver. He then published
humorous sheet called Hello, and G. A.
r. magazine Later he did work on Chi
cago papers, and in 1888 revisited the coast
and was employed at Portland on The Ore
gonian.
In 1889 he took charge of The Daily
Globe at Tacoma. He is at present editor
and part owner of The Daily Herald at
Fairhaven, Wash, and is making a sue
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-10-10

am building a house. l wanted to
get the necessary permission to tap the
water main, and went to the City hall
for that purpose. | might have gone
down into the state of Indiana to have
secured the permit, but it occurred to
me that had better ask in Chicago. l
stepped into one of the elevators and told
the driver what l wanted. He landed
me on the public library floor. l soon
discovered was in the wrong place.
took another elevator, and told the
driver of that one what | wanted He
let me off somewhere and told me where
TO 90. ] followed his directions. and
found myself face to face with Superin-
tendent Rowland. didn't ask him, for
saw he was busy. l found an officer in
the corridor, and told him what l was
trying to get at He sent me to the
place where dog licenses are issued, and
a smart clerk in that department laughed
at me.
didn't blame him very much. met
friend who has been in the City hall
since its occupancy, and he conducted
me to the proper place. | had lost nearly
an hour. Why don't the proper authori-
ties see that men of intelligence are put
in places where inquiries are made?-
Interview in Chicago Tribune.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-10-10

financially During the four years of the
medical department of the state university
DR.. Paine was dean of the homeopathic
faculty. For several years he was the
leader of the y. NJ. c. A. forces in Lincoln.
He has always been an active church
worker Business associates quote the
doctor as being worth from $4,000 to
100000. largely invested in real estate. He
has lectured in several western states dur
ing the past five years, principally on re-
ligious and moral topics. He will make a
brief canvass and will devote his speeches
mainly to the advocacy of the Prohibitory
amendment
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-10-10
The Manufacture OF Glass.

The addition of feldspar to molten glass
is one of the recent Improvements in the
manufacture of stained glass. The combi-
nation gives a beautiful opalescent effect.
The oxides of the different metals, notably
oxide, peroxide and sesqui-o Xide of gold,
adds richness of color to the pigments
which is pleasing in a high degree. This
method of glazing and coloring is peculiar
to American manufacture of glass and
has not been attempted in Europe, where
the work of coloring is still done 10y hand
painting
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-10-10

cess of his vent
ure. The paper is
not six months
old yet, and his
office was built on
virgin forest soil,
where stumps of
giant trees were
so thick that a
W a z on co u | q
scarcely get be
tween them to de
liver his presses.
Set in this from
tier city, not Il
year old, he pub
fishes "A sheet of
-.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-10-10
A Sample California Tree,

The forests of Tulare county, California,
have been levied on for giant contribu.
tion to the Worlds fair display at Chicago
A redwood tree has been cut down which is
ninety feet in circumference and thirty
three feet in diameter The section OF this
monarch of the woods designed for ex-
hibiton is feet tall 60 feet in girth and
weighs Is, 900 pounds.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-10-10

Among optional courtesies Icy be
enumerated that which governs tie con
luct of persons in crowded public con-
Feyances. South of Mason and Dixon's
line no man would brave public opinion
by remaining seated when a woman
maintained a standing position, even
were she the humblest of her sex. A
foreigner would argue in such case
that he had paid for his seat, and that
there could be no more reason for his
Ksang in q street car than if he were oc-
vupying n seat at the opera or at hotel
table.
In New York, which is too cosmopoli-
tan city to be cited as an example,
street car etiquette is decidedly variable,
and whether or not it is necessary to va
cate seat in lady's favor is a much
mooted question. One thing is certain,
and that is, that youth and beauty APP
peal to both high and low, even the
most boorish individual being willing to
relinquish his rights in favor ola wom-
an with pair of bright eyes and styl-
ish figure.
The poor wage worker, in her faded
cotton gown and with fingers showing
evidences of toll, is rarely the recipient
of such courtesy. The man in broad
cloth, who has been seated in his lux
urious Office most of the day, keeps his
seat without qualm of conscience, and
holds his paper before his face to OBJ
struct the view of the appealing eyes and
worn figure.
Women in public vehicles often ex-
hibit a remarkable selfishness and total
disregard for the comfort of others.
Many of them accept seat to which
they have no legal right with a saucy
toss of the head and without recognizing
the courtesy by as much as bow or a
thank you" An audible expression OF
thanks is the least lady should offer in
exchange for the sacrifice of a place
and this should be rendered as freely tC
the threadbare clerk as to the dude II
fine raiment. -Jenness-Miller Magazine
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-10-10
Still Hooked

The young professor readjusted his
glasses and looked at her with something
like reproach.
81 can never TELL Miss Laura" he said,
mildly, whether you are interested in my
conversation or whether you are laughing
at me. You seem to elude me. You are
like difficult but fascinating problem in
higher mathematics"
And he took up his hat and cane.
Am ! such difficult problem, profess
sor, that you give me up'" she inquired.
"N-no'
And he put down his hat and cane and
remained an hour longer. Chicago Trib
une.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-10-10
Not So Absent Minded as That.

The man who by much thought dhey say)
Has absent minded grown,
The wrong umbrella takes away
And leaves instead his own
But people who have seen this done
Declare they never find
That lie takes off a cotton one
And leaves silk behind
-Cana Cod Liam
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-10-10
Wouldn't BE Gone Long.

Sniggerly tdreadfully in love)-Alice, I
really must go. I've stayed three hours
you know.
Alice (also likewise)-And won't you
come again soons
Sniggerly-Y III be back in ten min
utes.-Chatter
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-10-10

Ohio Medical col
lege in 1873, and
from Hahnemann
college of Phila-
delphia in 1877.
After a brief prac-
tice in his native
state he went west
and located in Ne
braska. He was
then a poor man.
Twelve years in
the capital of this
state have proven
successful years,
enthusiastically and
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-10-10

Probably there is no more exasperat-
ing thing than paint on clothes. It gets
on so easily and comes off so hard An
application of naphtha once or a few
times will in all cases sufficiently soften
paint to allow it to be rapidly wiped off.
Chloroform mixed with ,ssmall quantity
of spirits of ammonia is also effective
New York Journal.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-10-10
A Lion Tanners Magic Wand.

Science comes along TO rob the lion
tanner of much of the glory that comes
from the danger of his work. There has
lately been invented light wand with
an insulating grip for the hand, connect
ed by a flexible wire with battery, Of
which the power can be varied at will.
An experiment with this form of applied
science is said to have been successfully
made.-New York Journal.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-10-10

81 wish | could always hold these little
hands in mine" said he with all lovers
tenderness.
Il don't, John" said She practically,
"for, if you did, how could you ever put
your hands underneath my chin and lift
my face up gently to be kissed?"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-10-10
Tie Rest of Her.

Mr.. Longwait (as. Miss Moneybags finally
consents to be his)-Ah, my sweetest
have got the best of you at last
Miss Moneybags sgnedly)-Yes i
suppose you refer to my money.-Burling
ton Free Press
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-10-10

In some ninety species of plants, grow
ing both on the coast and in the interior
of France, NJ. Pierre Lesage has found
that proximity to the sea causes thick
ening Of the leaves. Arti6cially sailed
soil produces the same result.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-10-10

A grandson of Samuel F. B. Morse,
inventor of the electric telegraph, is en-
ployed in the electrical division of the
patent office at Washington. He has de-
veloped an aptitude for the science
which has made his name famous, and
occasionally contributes acceptable arti-
cles to the electrical papers.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-10-10
To BE Borne in Mind.

"No. Charles" said Emma, "Ill not go
driving; | don't want any ice cream, and
you must not send me any candy"
''Why not, Emmaf" asked her fiance.
Because, Charles, Christmas is coming
and-ah-I think you would better save
your money for the holiday season. "-Har-
per's Bazaar.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-10-10
LIGHT AND AIRY.
A Commitments,

AS they were walking on the shore,
He said and pressed her little hand;
"This beach is like grocery store,
Because there's sugar here and sand.
She bent on him her dark blue eyes,
Eyes bright as stars that gem the night,
And said: The sand around us lies,
But there's no sugar here in sight"
"There is to me, If not to you"
He said while gazing on the lass,
"And you could see the sugar, to-,
II you had here looking glass"
Cape Cod Item
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-10-10

The tropical or home grown butterfly is
listed as the decorative novelty for winter
bonnets and bodces, fans and hounces
This will give the birds a reprieve during
which their thinned ranks may recover
somewhat,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-10-10
He Went

He had just told her that she was the
acme of sweetness
at is a case of lingering sweetness" she
suggested.
"HowS"
81 furnish the sweetness and you do
the
But he was Washington Post.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-10-10
Tinid Man.

ITS getting quite dark now" remarked
Cholly as they sat on the front piazza.
Yes" she answered, with touch of
scorn as she surveyed the distance between
them. zone might imagine you were
afraid of the dark New York Herald
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-10-10
We Hope So.

Amy-Sashes have gone out. It's not the
fashion to wear anything around the waist
at present.
Jack-Isn't a coat sleeve allowed there
occasionally
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-10-10
a Summer Deceit.

Oh, he ESQ he said) was a millionaire,
And she was a bankers daughter.
At least she said she was, as they stroled
on the sandy beach by the water
They talked of the wealth that each one had
And their future seemed much brighter
And then he returned to his job as clerk,
And she to her old typewriter.
Lawrence American
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-10-10
A Reminder.

Hove to hear the Katydid,
The Katydid SO shy.
That chirps among the grasses hid
When Luna's beaming high.
But Katie bushes redly bright
To hear its song of glee
For "Katydid" it chirped that night
When Katie did kiss me
Cape Cod Item.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-10-10
Easily Obeyed.

II hate that Brown" he said with frown,
Il hate him, indeed do
felt as if could knock him down
When he kissed his hand to you"
"You must love your neighbor as yourself,
For that's the command" said she.
Oh, it is no labor to love my neighbor
When you are my neighbor," said he
Cape Cod Item.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-10-10

She frowns upon my budding love,
AS If 'twere meant for slaughter;
I've never had a smile from her,
Although love-her daughter.
New York Herald
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-10-10

Jack Steighlate-l would go the very
center of the earth to please you
Miss Bored-You needn't go so far -
that. Just 90 home.-Epoch.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-10-10
Totally Unexpected.

Alas, most unhappy am,
And this is why, you see;
Iasked my summer girl to wed
And she accepted me
New York Herald
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-10-10
Real Nice.
he asked the

"Can you decline love'" he asked the
pretty little schoolmistress.
"N-no," she whispered, hiding her head
upon his shoulder.-New York Herald.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-10-10

Just one" the eager lover cried.
And Clara's heart was sore;
"Oh, George" the blushing maid replied.
You want but oney No moreS''
Light
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-10-10
A Bit of Horse Sense.

Oh, saddle be the day
When skirts bifurcated
Shall stirrup dismay
Whose rein we all must dread.
Then We shall women see
Each one bestride her steed;
ALI, that will surely be
Surcingular indeed
-Fxchanoe