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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-04-04
DOM E SIG.

The property valuation of Maine is
placed at S25S, 9l0.724.
The PenobscOt river ice harvest will
amount to more than 5j0,0 tons.
The defal.cation of Marylands State
treasurer is expected to reach half mil
lion dollars.
For the first time in the history of
GreenVllle, Miss, the city is flooded by
the river which has burst its bounds.
Three men were killed and sixteen
Others were severely burned by an explo-
SION in the Chicago sugar refinery Friday
evening.
1t is now estimated that the number
who were killed and those who will die
OF their wounds at Louisville will not ex-
coed 80.
An American company has been or
gained TO work the japanese coal mines.
which are expected to yield easily mil
lion tons per year.
meeting to protest against the cruel
treatment of political prisoners in Siberia
by Russia, was held in Faneuil hall. Bos-
ton, Monday night.
The sexton of a Catholic church near
Baltimore, who is supposed to be insane.
attempted Friday TO murder the priest,
who is in critical condition.
st. Joseph's Catholic convent in Mil
waukee was burned Monday night. One
OF the inmates was fatally injured and
some Others were less seriously hurt.
Gov. Hill of New York sent to the
Senate last Monday veto of the SaXton
ballot reform bill. His principal objec-
ton to it is its alleged uncons titonality.
The historic Appomattox Court House
and battle-ground have been purchased
by Northern syndicate, with the view,
1t Is said. of converting it into national
camping ground, or public park.
William kemmer, convicted of murder
in New York State, was on Monday re-
sentenced by Judge Childs to die by cleo
tricity at Auburn prison within the week
beginning April Is. The day and hour
of the execution under the new law are
left to the warden of the prison
EX-Sheritf Flack of New York was on
Monday sentenced to pay "A fine of $500,
and To be imprisoned in the county Jail
for two moths. Joseph Meeks was sem
fenced To pay a fine of $500, and to be
Imprisoned in the county Jail for one
month. VIM. l.. Flack was sentenced to
pay a line of $500. and to be imprisoned
in the penitentiary for four months.
Flack has resigned his Office and Gov.
Hill has appointed Gen Sickles to fill the
vacancy.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-04-04
EAST MIDDLFRlJRY

Mrs. Lewis Lamorder is improving
in health.
y. Dereau has moved to the George
Porter farm in this town.
ii. II. Ellis has the frame of his new
barn up ana nearly covered.
Myron Reed has taken the 5. Hill
place, and moved there on Monday.
George ii. and Mrs. Sumner of Bran
don have been visiting at Mrs. Nellie
Summers.
George Sheldon has moved from Rip
ton to his fathers, Horace Sheldon, on
Boardman street.
The "early spring" which has been
predicted by our older people seems to
have setback in the frequent snow
storms and severe cold nights. The rob-
in who put in an appearance during a
few warmer days is now wisely silent.
Prof. 5. c. Chandler, for several years
resident of this village, has many
friends in this and the adjoining towns
who will doubtless be pleased to learn
that he is in good health and still able to
pursue his literary work. For several
years past he has spent large part of
the time in travel and study and research
es in the far West, where by lecturing
and addresses in the colleges and through
the press he has given to the world the
benefit of his labors. A letter recently
received by correspondent of the REG
ISTER says he and Mrs. Chandler are
about TO make short visit to friends in
Kansas, whence they will return to ON
aha, Neb., where they have been spend
Ing the winter, and complete prepara-
tons for returning to their home In the
East, which is at Lebanon Springs, n. Y.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-04-04
County Oeps.
BRiDPoRT.

BRDPoRT.
G. n. Barnes is in Burlington.
j. L. Fletcher is on the sick list
The listers are making their annual
visits.
The "prize packages" were numerous
on our streets April |.
Miss Mile Grandev is at A. II. Rice's.
where she will live this summer.
f. A. Williams has a crippled leg, the
result of "A sprain. lie is obliged to use
a crutch.
The few days sleighing during the past
week was made good use Of in getting
up wood piles, etc.
p. b. Smith has moved back to his
farm and c. II. Grandey is moving to the
Barnum farm in Shoreham.
Many of the farm hands commenced
work for the season on Monday. Wages
are reported fully up to the average.
Ernest ID. Hues,is of Middlebury has
sold his Bridport farm to John G.. sun
derland. The price paid is not given.
Few are making any sugar this spring.
owing to the discouraging outlook earlier
in the season, but at present excellent
sap weather is reported.
NJ. Garvey has moved into II. w.
kingslands tenement and 5. +. Vadnais is
moving into and repairing the Bristol
house, that he now owns.
Mrs. 5. ID. Miner was removed on Sat
urday to the home of her daughter, Mrs. j..
). Willmarth in Addison, and at last ac-
counts as comfortable in her new, as in
her old home here.
W. A. Lewis, who is travelling in Della
ware and Maryland in the interest of the
j. c. Aver Co. of Lowell, Mass, with his
wife, arrived last week at his sisters, Mrs
b. A. Skiff. Mr.. Lewis returned on Mon
day, accompanied by Lewis A. Skiff
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-04-04
WEYBRlOGE.

Sugarmaking is the order of the day.
l.. c. Drolette has purchased the Sar-
dis Dodge farm.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. II. James are the hap
Ply parents of fine boy.
b. NJ. Hayward has returned from an
extended trip in the West.
Harriet +. Bowdish, who has been
visiting in New Haven, is at home.
Martha BowdiSh is again at home. She
has been attending the Vermont Acad-
envy at SaXton's River.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-04-04
General l1eps.
MATTERS AT wAsu,Noron
' ice Admiral Rowan is dead.

Vice Admiral Rowan is dead
\ new antitrust bill was introduced
III the Senate Monday.
Two more Republican Congressman
have been declared entitled to seats.
The House has passed the bill admit
ing wyoming to the Union: the woman
suffrage clause remains in the constitu-
ton.
The marriage of Miss Margaret Blaine,
the eldest daughter of the secretary of
state, and Walter Damrosch of New
l ork city will take place April Il.
The Senate has passed bill granting
tents to sufferers by the lower Mississip,
pi floods. Constitutional objections on
the part of the Southerners were not
raised.
The new tariff bill was reported to the
House on Monday. On wool the duties
are On first class II cents a pound.
second class II cents, third class carpet
wools) - cents on values of II cents a
pound and less, 5 cents above that valua-
ton.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-04-04
State )1epS.

EX-Collector B. b. Smalley has been
elected president of the new Cardiff
CTenn.) iron and coal company.
Rutland, at the annual municipal cleo
ton last week, decided to apply for city
charter from the next legislature.
These Vermont postmasters have been
nominated: Edward Clark. Poultney /;
Alexander w. Davis, White River June
ton; Jasper ii. circuit, Mortified.
The Danville North Star has suspended
publication, and its subscription list has
been purchased by the st. John>bury Cal
edonan. 1t was one of the Oldest papers
in the State.
+. G.. Allis, formerly proprietor of
the Ludlow Tribune, has purchased the
Bellows Falls Times. He will assume
the management Immediately As editor
and proprietor.
The slate manufacturing industry at
Fair Haven, Poultney and Wells is rush
ing. More slate, it is reported, will be
sold for delivery next month than was
ever before in the slate business of West
ern Vermont.
Gaudette, the horse thief, who dug his
way out of the st. Adams Jail some time
ago and was never recaptured by st. Al
bans authorities, has run against the law
at Sherbrooke, Que, and received SELL
tence of three years in prison.
The remodeled Methodist church at
Swanton was re-opened and re-dedcated
a few days ago with appropriate eXercis-
es. A statement of the societey's indebt-
edness was made, and Rev. DR.. Hamilton
of Boston took the platform and raised
S11O5 i'm small SuhSrrintions
Preparations are being made to cele-
brate the centennial of the settlement of
Morrisville, on July 4. The town was
first settled in the spring of 1890 by
Jacob Walker of Bennington and his
brother. EX-Gov. Hendee will be pres
dent of the day and Judge Powers, his
torian and orator.
Edward TatrO, an employe at Fonda's
lime kiln In st. Adams, was very badly
burned on Thursday by an unexpected
blast while he was drilling in hole from
which it was supposed the explosive had
all been removed Pieces of the rock
and IA large quantity of powder were
blown into his face, entirely closing his
eyes and terribly burning his face.
The singular disappearance of Arden
Humphrey, son of ID. Brainerd Humphrey
of Gassets, has not as yet been explained.
The boy has not been seen since June %,
1889, when he was employed on the
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-04-04
CORR WALL.

The meeting of the debating club at the
town hall, Monday evening, was well
attended, Notwithstanding the con-
dition of the roads, and good programme
rendered. The music by the Parklll
brothers was very fine. The discussion
of the question, "Resolced. that the
prohibitory law does more to promote
the cause of temperance than stringent
license ilaw, was ably done by ID. F.
Austin and Robert Easton in the affirm
ative and a. y. Brown and II. +.
Wooster in the negative. 1t was decided
in the affirmative. Considerable interest
was manifested by those present, several
persons speaking from the house
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-04-04
SHOREHAM.

j. V. Sturtevant was in town over Sun.
day.
Miss Nellie Platt has returned home,
having spent the winter in Philadelphia
and Glens Falls.
Miss Georgia Wolcott returned home
Friday night from visit to friends in
Connecticut and Massachusetts.
Misses Mary and Gertrude Bingham,
teachers in the Brandon Graded school,
were home last week for their spring va
cation.
The village school closed Friday after
noon with appropriate exercises, consist
ing of dialogues, recitations and declam-
atiOns.
There are several changes in the vii
lage this spring. Frank Wissel of Or
well has moved into Levi Wolcott' ;
house. and +. b. Douglas into the Penn
Frost house. Mrs. Mary Ann Terrier is
to come into MIR. Duprey's house. Will
liam Grandey boards at the hotel.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-04-04
WEST BRIDPORT.

On Wednesday evening, March 2G, a
very enjoyable affair occurred at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Ehlert Heit-
mann, it being the marriage ceremony
of their daughter, Lizzie, to Chas. j.
Eoss of Shoreham. The bride was dress
ed in navy blue silk with silver trim
mings, and the groom in full evening
dress, the Rev. Mr.. Bacon of the Con-
gregational church officiating. The
presents were many and costly.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-04-04

on account of i'll health. He has been
connected with the school for six years,
and has given excellent satisfaction.
5. II. Pratt of Brimfeld, Mass, has
been secured as principal of the Graded
school by the committee. lie is a gradu-
ate of Yale and comes highly recommend
ed,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-04-04
IhE Troy CONFERENCE.

The annual meeting of the Troy con-
ference of the Methodist church, which
includes the Burlington district, will
hold its annual session in Saratoga, April
l6 to II, and will he presided over by
Bishop j. L. Newman of Omaha, Neb.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-04-04

The spring term of the Graded school
will open April :.
II. T.. Sherwin has resigned the ianitor-
ship of Holly hall.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-04-04
BOSTON STORE!
Sc AND So CHURCH STREET, BURLINGTON, VT.

Every department in Mammoth Establishment is
and beautiful assortment FINE NOVELTIES at lower
can be found anywhere else i'm this part the country.
It will certainly pay intending purchasers to visit
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-05-21
$l,OOO in Seven Years,

Local branch 1 1,13S, Order of the Iron Hall, will meet tonight at Johnson's hall and initiate three candidates into the mysteries of the order. The Iron Hall in Waterbury is meeting with the success it so well deserves and is grow ing steadily, as it is all over the United States, not with the mushroom growth that some of it's competitors are having, and which will surely die with the first frost of maturing certificates. The order has 75,OOO members divided among 1 200 branches and over $1 ,OOO,- 900 surplus and is paying out &, ,OOO, ,OOO in sick benefits and matured claims.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-05-21
RUSSELL PAPER REJECrED
Al DaREstt May Be Allowed to Finfs
 His Bos1al la1.d Contraot

Al Da4Gstt May Be Allowed to Finish
 His Postal Card Contract.
 A dispatch from Washington last night said that no action had yet been taken on Al Daggett's postal card con tract. Samples of paper which arrived in Washington yesterday from the Bir- mingham works are said to be of a bet ter quality than any hitherto received, and nearly if not quite equal to the de- partment standard, and it is at least probable that if this standard is main tained no further objections as to quality will be made. If the required number of cards are regularly furnished and the deficiency as to an additional surety is remedied, it is believed that MT Daggett will be permitted to complete his con tract.
 Two more attachments were put on the machinery, in Shelton, Monday, by Sheriff Wheeler, one in favor of William A. Post, assignee of James w. Bouton, and the Manhattan company, both of the city of New York, in which dam ages are claimed respectively of &4OO and 8 ,O00.
 Quite large lot of the paper received. Saturday, at the works, was condemned by the government inspector as 1t was not able to stand the strength test and other qualifications.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-05-21
SHORT IN HIS ACCOUNTS.
The EX-Treasurer of the Hibernians
 Flees the Country.


 Flees the Country.
 Word comes by the way Of Philadel- phia that Patrick Hynes of Greenpoint, N. Y., national treasurer of the Ancient Order of Hlbernians, is short in his ac- counts to the amount of 2,S00. Hynes did not put in an appearance at the annual convention of the Hibernians which met in Hartford last week. He sent on, however, a statement of his shortage, adding that he would be out of the reach of the convention by the time his letter reached them. These facts were carefully concealed while the convention was in session. It is believed that Hynes has gone Jo Australia.
 A member of the order sad to-day that Hynes's shortage was not more than $2,OOO, and possibly not more than $1,- 400. There were $2, 800 in the treasury, but $500 was still in the hands of the secretary. The treasurer was authorized to use $500 year in aiding destitute Irish immigrants. In his letter Hynes claims to have used $500 in this way during the two years, intervening since the previous convention. He had been the national treasurer for four years, and he had the entire confidence of the order. Hynes was under bonds of $5 ,OOO, but the bonds was not produced in the con- vehtion and it is said are missing. The national directory will straighten out the affair and recover from the bonds- men if they think best to move in the matter. Hynes had a bIacksmithine business at Greenpoint, N. Y., and was supposed to be in fairly comfortable cir cumstances. The new treasurer is Thomas J. Dundon of Columbia, O.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-05-21
WORLD OF SPORTS.

An audience representing gross re- ceipts of about S2.25 congregated in the opera house last evening and watched and waited for Ed Mcdonald and his band of fighters to put in an appearance. At half past eight the orchestra disap- peared and a little later the lights began to go out. Then the score of boys in the gallery seeing that the Zig was up'' rushed for the box office and fortunately got their money back. While this was going on Mcdonald and his artists escap- ed through the stage door. A convey ance was hired and scrappers, manager and few sports were driven to an out of-town resort where it is stated num- Der of set -tos took place, which probably helped te defray part of the expenses connected with the fizzle.
 The fight between Billy Meyers and Andy Bowen will take place on May 22, Bowen is in the best of condition, and will give the Streater man very hard fight. It is expected that about 5000 persons will witness the mill.
 The following cables were received at the Police Gazette office from London yesterday Arrangements were com. pleted to-day for the international prize fight between George Dixon, the coIored pugilist of America, and Munc Wallace, to fight in the Pelician club for e5OO purse and featherweight championship of the world. Dixon is the guest of Lord Lonsdale, and will train on the latter's estate"
 Among the men whom the Hartfords have in view and who have been wired to, are: Bitman, recently released by Kansas City, and Hartnett of Syracuse Stars. Both are second basemen and have roloooaH Nf int discensions in their clubs, but not no ac- count of poor work. Both are great stick wielders.
 Tom O'Rourke. who caught for New Haven last year, has sent his terms to Hartford. O'Rourke wants $500 a month, l, $500 advance money, four and half months contract with salary guaranteed and exemption from reserve. He didn't ask for all the gate receipts.
 Joe Williams of New York is "itching for a go" with Walker anu wants to meet him in a fifteen-round with two- ounce gloves for purse or for $1OO a side. He stopped long enough in New Haven yesterday to make his wishes known and then went on to Springfield to get ready for his coming fight with Burke of that city.-New Haven Courier.
 Early yesterday morning David Sweetin, "a iverystable keeper, was res cued from the Naugatuck river by night-watchman Porter who heard his cries for help. He kept his head above the water by hugging the limb of a tree. He had fallen from the platform over the river adjacent to his stables, dis tance of thirty feet.
 Edward R. Perkins and James Gill more were taken to state prison in Wethers6eld, this afternoon. They were convicted of burglary at the last term of the superior court. Perkins belongs to well-known and highly respected family Tn Norwich, He is a notorious crook, and has caused his relatives no end of trouble. They have claimed that he was mentally unbalanced, but the authorities were unable to discover that his mind was affected.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-05-21
AMusEMENrs.
'.Howorth's Hibernioa., ,'


 A good audience greeted "Howorth's Hibernica" and the Dublin Dan Novelty company at the opera house last night. The panorama of Ireland was very good and many of the scenes evoked applause. Between times sections of play called ''blunders was presented which served to introduce g number of very clever people in songs, dances and other spe- cialties, which met with liberal ap- plause. se.-Meriden Journal. At the opera house next Monday evening.
 Exciting Runaway in New Haven.
 NEW HAVEN, May 21.-A portion of the city engineering corps were driving down Church street this morning when pair of horses owned by Bigelow & Healey, the manufacturers of Indian sagwa. came prancing down the street behind them. The driver of Bigelow & Healeys team apparently was unable to bring the horses to 8 standstill and the two animals plunged into the wagon in which the engineers were riding. They walked and stamped around stepping on the occupants. A dozen men were at the horses heads in an instant but were unable to bring the excited animals to a standstil until the whole wreck had been dragged about 75 feet. Charles Ferry, one of the engineers, living at No !4 Liberty street, received serious in- Juries. He was kicked twice in the head by one of the horses. One of his legs was badly injured by the passage of the heavy wagon over it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-05-21
I. Barrett,
RAILROAD RUMBLES.
More BallastinE Required on the
 Naugatuck Division.
55 BANK STREET.


 Naugatuck Division.
 The report of the railroad commis- sioners concerning the result of the spring examination of the Consolidated system says: The Naugatuck division, in order that the track may be main tained in proper condition in the winter, requires more ballasting at some poin ts particularly between Campville and Fluteville. The commissioners under stand that about 800 tons of new steel rails are to be lad upon this division. The north abutment of the iron bridge on the Watertown branch will require to be renewed at no distant date, and it should be done soon. The new passen- ger depot at Naugatuck in process of construction is in our judgment neither adequate to the reasonable demands of that important station nor proportionate to the patronage there received.
 There will be an important conference at Washington, beginning May 29, be- of the country and the interstate con- merce commissioners, the object being the consideration of railroad interests, including the classification of freight, safety appliances for cars and state con trol of railroads. The commissioners from this state will attend the conven tion.
 Application was served upon the city clerk Of New Haven, yesterday, by the New York, Bridgeport & Eastern Rail road company that an application had been made to the railroad commissioners for the acceptance of the layout of a road running from New York to Bos- ton, and passing through New Haven. A dispatch from New Haven says that it is thought there that the scheme is a stock jobbing speculation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-05-21
LOCAL LIN ES.

The finest Japan tea in America, at LADD's grocery, 66 South Main street.
 Go to the Union Tea Company, for good tea, coffee and spices, No 72 South Main street.
 Sign Painting in all it's branches at very reasonable prices is being done by JOHN WEBB, room 3, 53 Bank street.
 Look in LAKE, SrRoBEL & Co.'S win dows and you will see the finest line of Charms in the state.
 J. F. PHELAN carries nothing but No Teas and Coffees at his store in Platt's block, East Main street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-05-21
NUTMEG CRAVINGS.

Wybell & McClary's saw mill in Hart ford was damaged to the extent of $5,OOO by fire yesterday.
 A Torrington girl is in danger of los ing leg owing to blood poisoning from black stockings.
 William Lake. colored barber, of Ansonia says that he hasn't eaten any thing since April 30, having made $1OO wager that he would fast for thirty days. He occasionally drinks glass of ale.
 A brakeman on New London North ern freight train saved a little chaps life Monday afternoon. Louis Symonds, two years old, was struck by the engine and whirled around so that he was al- most under the wheels, when the brake man ran down a ladder of a box car and pushed the boy out of the way with his foot.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-05-21
PARASOLS 1! PARASOLS
 PARASoLS !

Monster sale of manufac- turer's entire stock of Parasols and Sun Umbrellas, over 2.5OO in the lot, bought strictly for cash. Good for rain or shine, A and 26 inches, over 100 diff ferent style handles, all pure silk, warranted not to cut, crack or fade, steel pointed ferules and saragon frame. Were made to sell from $2.5O to $5- l have bought them so as to be able to sell them at the extraor- dinary low price of
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-05-21
Colonel Erichson's Stan.

HARTFORD, May 21.-Colonel c. B. Erichson of the First regiment, c. N. G., to-day announced his staff as fol lows Adjutant, Fred c. Wilson, Ne ~ Britain quartermaster, Lucius P. Nor ton, New Britain paymaster, w. B. Cheney, South Manchester surgeon, Thomas F. Rockwell, M. D., Rockville assistant surgeon, Frank H. Peltier, Hartford inspector of rife practice, Charles Il. Faulkner, New Britain ser geant-major, Thomas H. Kimberly, New Britain quartermaster-s sergeant, George Holcomb, New Britain; hospital steward, R. D. Bancroft, New Britain ; commissary sergeant, John w. Lehr, Hartford.