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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-03-06


naturally attracts widespread interest and
sympathy.
She was born in 1S42, and when but IA
years of age first courted the glare of pub
licity by writing an article on the slavery
question. Twelve months later she made
her first speech. In 1861 she secured a
place at the Philadelphia mint, but soon
lost it because of an address in which she
denounced Gen. Mcclellan as a traitor.
After that she devoted her energies to vari-
Gus sorts of literary labor For long
time she was prominent figure on the
lecture platforms of the country, her chief
topics being slavery, temperance and wom-
ans rights. She also wrote several books
and gained fame and fortune. About fif
teen years ago she turned her attention to
the stage, but as an actress she hardly
scored what the French call success of
esteem"
For the last decade she has lived at West
Pittston, Pa, with her sister Susan, her
time being devoted to works of charity and
play writing. She emerged from her re-
tirement in 1883 to take the stump for Har-
rison and made Il number of vigorous
| speeches OF late she has suffered from
! sleeplessness, and the other day developed
| violent mania. chasing her sister and a
! servant from the house with a knife. Be
cause of this it was thought best to conne
| her in an asylum, where she can receive
competent treatment for the alienation or
cure of her malady.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-03-06

start, and at tie end OF contest unpar-
allrled as to the number of candidates was
elected by the merest chance by II cOmbi
nation Of the Democrats and Alliance men
in the legislature.
He was graduated from Oberlin college
in 1873, and from the Western Theological
seminary at Allegheny, Pa, in lsS., he
served some time as pas o. of the Congre'
gatlonal church in Sal, Lake City, and in
1856 went to Dakota, where he is financial
secretary of Yankton college. He was
elected 10 the state senate from Brown
county rs an independent, and advocates
low tariff, prohibition, free coinage of the
American product of silver and the plat
form of the Dakota Farmers Alliance.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-03-06

melt all the SHOWS this side of Hudson's
Bay. Such phrases as traitor, " Judas"
''sneaking anneXationist" and vile bar.
terer with the Yankees" were flung about
as recklcssly as corresponding terms were
in the United States in 1872.
And what was it all about2 Why the
"Grits" want reciprocity with the United
States-unrestrlctcd, or as near it as they
can get-and are not unwilling to discuss
annexation, though not protesting to favor
it. The "Tories," led by the great Sir
John Macdonald, established the protective
policy in 1878, and have ruled the Domin-
ion on that line ever since. Sir John
showed extraordinary shrewdness by an
nouncing IA dissolution and going to the
country on new election for parliament
just at the time when he had the most am
muniton. And he hit the "Grits" hard
by producing proof that some of their lead
ing men have been to Washington with
proposals that the American politicians
adopt measures tending to force anneXa-
ton. Here's where the treason" comes in.
Editor Edward Farrer of Toronto, APP
pears to be the gultiest man, if guilt there
be. He recently wrote a little pamphlet en-
titled "Trade Relations" in which, under
the guisc of showing the Canadians what
advantages the United States possess in a
tariff war, he really shows how the great
republic might coerce Canada.
Edward Farrer is rosy and jolly Mum
| ster lrlshman of 10 years. Once 50 poor
/ that starvation threatened, he is now the
best paid journalist in Canada. In his
| days of extremity he quietly did work for
| papers of different faiths, and all Canada
/ was amazed at the extraordinary ability
with which discussion on the tariff was
conducted between two prominent jour
mails. One day the Liberal paper would
'crush Sir John" with conclusive facts
and figures, the next the administration
| journal would show that the data had nc
| bearing. About the same time the organ
of the Orangemen began to exhibit un
usual talent, and pretty soon the Catholic
exponent rejoined in such clear and admir-
ably chosen arguments that its readers
were charmed.
The secret leaked out, and there was first
anger and then laughter; but Mr.. Farrer
who had served as four editors at once
never lacked employment thereafter. TIC
| his honor it must be said that he never de
scends 10 scurriity and claptrap. His ar
guments on both sides We're instructive
He writes French as 1uently as English "a
valuable power in Canada), and is equally
pure and clear in both. He is seldom seer
take him for prosperous farmer.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-03-06

If the queer and comical happenings of
the wedding day are ever collated the com
piler should not overlook the recent pre-
dicamcnt Of Il Chinese maiden at Canton.
She had been carried to her brdegrooms
home, hidden in the customary embroidered
red satin chair, decorated with flowers, and
put down at the door to await the auspi-
cious moment for crossing the threshold.
Her escort had come Il long way and were
weary, so they retired into neighboring
opium den and went to sleep. They woke
late in the evening, rushed to the door,
and concluding the bride had left carried
the chair back to its loft. Soon afterward
the bridegroom and his family. dressed in
their best, lighted the candles and the in
cense sticks, laid out rice and the orthodox
viands and opened the door. No sign of
either chair or bride They Immediately
decided that she had been carried off by
brigands and alarmed the whole district,
the search going on for hours fruitlessly
AT last the distracted bridegroom woke up
the char bearers, and they. struck by a
sudden idea, ran off to the loft. They
opened the chair, aud there sat the poor
little bride, stiff, frightened and hungry
She had felt that she was being carried off,
but dared not cry out, as no well bred girl
ought to open her lips till after the mar
riage ceremony
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-03-06
Her Homemade Bread.

Young Man-Doctor, you have been at
tending me for a week, and l am worse
than was at the start.
Physician-I will be frank with you. sir.
Being unable to discover what was the
matter with you, and being unwilling to
risk interfering with the curative powers
of nature, have given you no medicine at
all. In fact my treatment has not com
menced yet.
"Bu. you have given me pills right
along"
'rhey were only sham. They were
made of bread"
"Where did you get the breads"
"Your young and charming wife made
IT."
Weekly.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-03-06

to fourteen daily journals, and often spoke
with admiration of the enterprise and fair
ness of the American press. although"
as he once said, Il have sometimes received
personal attacks from that quarter, which
attacks have never allowed to annoy me.
Without the press" he added, 1--WE would
soon lose our civilization, the world would
run riot and in a few years we would all
relapse into barbarism."
To query from the editor of The Boston
Globe as to his idea of a good newspaper,
he replied recently: "a good newspaper is
the one which has the largest circulation
and makes the most money, inculcates the
highest code of morals, and contains the
best editorials 1t should be conservative,
and should not favor any party in support
of a wrong in opposition to the convictions
of the editor. 1t should support the best
men in city, state and national government
irrespective of their politics, and do what
it could to bring about the millennium"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-03-06
The Law of Libel.

Judge McAdam, of the New York SUI
preme court, has rendered decision which
Involves some important statements re-
gardng he law of libel. He says, among
other things: "Truth, irrespective of mo-
tives, is IA complete justification to civil
action for Il libel. Any one has a
right to comment on methods of public in
terest aud general concerns provided he
does so fairly and with an honest purpose.
Such comments are not libellous. however
severe in their terms, unless they are writ
ten maliciously."
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-03-06
A WORD TO PHYLLIS.

Though years in one unbroken line
Pass on their silent way,
Remember this, fair mistress mine,
Love knows no yesterday.
twas yesterday when first we met,
When first saw thy smile;
Twas yesterday sad regret
Shut out the sun awhile.
Doubt captured Cupid's citadel,
And held the god at bay;
Then came the clouds, thy tears first fell
All that was yesterday.
Now clouds and frowns and rain of tear
Have gone their silent way,
But in the passing OF the years
Love knows no yesterday.
-Flavel Scott Mines in Harper's Bazaar.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-03-06

BY those who know her Mrs. Thomas A.
Edison, wife of the famous inventor is
spoken of as IA charming woman She was
Nina Miller, daughter of an Ohio million
aire, and her marriage took place about
five years ago. Although ut that time not
81 years of age, she assumed with grace and
tact her ,matronly duties, which include
the oversight of IA palatial home at Level
Ign Park Orange, n. j., and the manage
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-03-06

SIN time of peace prepare for war" seems
to be chief maxim of German admins
tration. The imperial army as now con-
sttuted comprises 4S6 9S3 men, %, 2S5 Off
GERS, 5000 one year volunteers, $50 sur
geons, AS well as numerous paymasters,
gunsmiths, saddlers and veterinarians.
This is considerable increase over the
former establishment, and has been made
under the provision of a law passed last
October
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-03-06

of how rapidly the
young since the
war fellows are
co ing to the
front. for he was
born near Xenia,
O., Feb. a, 1853,
and is thus IA ju-
nior rather than a
senator. No man
in the next con-
.,ress VIII have
such an cXtrlOr-
binary run of good
fortune to exhibit.
lie has tecn uni
fornily successful
in life from the
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-03-06
Terrible Loss of Life from Earthquakes

In 1881 the isles of Ischia and Sco suffer
ed terribly from an earthquake losing
about 400 to 5000 people. lschia was
again visited in 1888, but did not get off as
easily as before, coming out of the wreck
with 10, 200 dead and missing. The great
calamity Of the century was the great con
vulsion In Java In 1888 which is said to
have killed not less than 10000 persons.-
81 Louis Republic.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-03-06
A millionaire i'm Politics,

When Miss Catharine NJ. DreXel. the pos
SCISSOR of some >',GO0,OO0, devoted her life
and property to the work Of the church, it
was an item in Catholic progress and now
that her sisters husband, Edward de V.
Morrell, owner of considerably more than
the above and manager of the DreXel estate
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-03-06

e oq ne nee the
Conservatives, o r
Tories" of t h g
Dominion could
give p o II t $ to
American politi-
cans. and if the
fervent appeals
and tropical ora
tory OF the Liber-
a Is, 81 g rit s."
could he turned
into equivalent
units OF material
hanf thav rnpl,l
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-03-06

Anna Dickinson
will soon he dis
PEELED. If the re-
port is true that
her arrangement
is caused by in
somnia, it is prob
able that rest and
retirement may in
time restore her
to wonted vigor.
Miss Dickinson is
so eminent an eX-
ample of the self
made Ameri C a n
woman that her
present affection
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-03-06

Abdul Hamid the present sultan Of Tur
key, is said to be much beloved because he
shows real interest in the welfare of his
people, lie has been fourteen years a
ruler, and, unlike some of his predecessors,
takes a laborious and active share in the
details of government. He eats little meat
and many sweets, smokes cigarettes inces
sanity, and never touches liquor, his favor
lite drink being lemonade. of which he con
sumes large quantities.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-03-06

ment of three children by Mr.. Edson's
first wife. These little ones are new de
voted worshipers of their lovely young
stepmothcr, and if they WAIVER in allegiance
it is only to lavish caresses on their tiny
half sister Madaline who is the fruit OF
the inventors second union.
Mrs. Edison is thoroughly devoted to
her home and family, and rarely figures in
fashionable affairs of magnitude. Her
picture here given is reproduced from q
recent number Of Ths Ladies' Home Jour
nal
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-03-06
ADMIRAL tR'S lDeAA PAPER.
The Veteran Sailors Views Regarding
the Press of America.

The late Admiral David Dixon Porter,
although he had been a sailor for more
than threescore of the seventy-eight years
of his life, and had attained the highest
rank in the navy of the United States aft
err career distinguished by gallantry and
success, desired to achieve prominence in
other fields than that of conflict. When
he laid aside the sword he took up the pen,
and surprised the world in his latter days
by turning out some very readable vc.-
umes ofhistory and fiction, as well as play,
that was by no means a failure. His only
half concealed regret seemed to be that his
career had been that of a fighter instead of
that of "A writer. He admired newspapers
and newspaper men. He was a subscriber
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-03-06

z e n . lie passed
away at his resi-
dence in Washing
ton after a brief
illness. He was
born at Snow Hill,
Md, Dec. %, 1921,
and first identified
himself with poll
tics in ls47, being
hen elected d
Der of I h G
house of delegates
from Worcester
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-03-06
FIocking to View a Frog.

Civilized man of today is as curious and
eager for novelties as the ancient Greeks.
For the moment home rule and the aristo-
cratic card scandal have taken second
place in London. The people of that town
are iocking TO see a curious white frog
now on exhibition, which is unique rs to
color. and has brilliant ruby eyes, trimmed
with gold.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-03-06

III y. T.. II. W lLSON' county. lie prdc-
iced law until 1867, when he retired. In
$50 he cent to congress as representa-
tive, I'd in lis he became judge of the
Gr, juG. al circuit OF Maryland. His
s. ice rs II United States senator began in
g. aud o ily last Januqry he was elected
.ra seco.d term. His death was due to
dslrO.intea inal alarrh.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-03-06

The legal profession seems 10 be conduc-
We - long life. SeverAi mem hers u the
Juitr,l .tltcs supreme court are old men
n En- idni II ont OF thr % superior judges
re over C5, la l.,',nd out OF 10 ana IL
land out uf 49, Tle doyen OF the iu'
feature of the nted Kingdom is LORD
," ''r>e who is 81
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-03-06
Surgeon General of the Army.
Col. and DR.. Charles Sutherland, made
lrgeon general of the United States army

= =
to succeed the late
DIR. Baxter, is a
native of Pennsyl-
vania, and about
sixty years of age.
He en- I erred the
army as assistant
surgeon imnedi-
ately after his
gra duation, and
has consequently
served the country
thirty-eight years,
rising slowly but
steadily i'm rank
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-03-06

Infant mortality IN England ami Wales
during the year 1890 was noticeably large.
The deaths were registered OF over 10000
children under twelve months VI age.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-03-06
HER MliJD DISEASED.

Anna Dickinson Suffering from Mania
Caused by SIeeplessness.
1t is to be hoped that the cloud of in
sanity that has settled upon the brain of
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-03-06

Ills present Office also gives him the rank
OF brigadier general. When appointed
surgeon general he was member of the
retiring board at Governors Island. New
York
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-03-06

EDWARD DE V. MORRELLis eSpeciaiiS Proii-
inent as the advo-
cate of system of rapid transit, as to which
he says: philadelphia is known far and
wide as the city of homes, but we have less
accommodations to reach our homes than
city of one-fifth the size. | am for doing
all that will make Philadelphia worthy of
its name"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-03-06
CANADA'S HOT CAMPAIGN.
In the Course or which Editor Farrer
Was Called Hard Names.

Canada's political campaign this year
outroared anything previously known in
that land In vulgar and vituperative
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-03-06

United states Senator Wilson's Death.
BY the death of Hon. Ephraim X. Will
son, United States senator from Maryland,
toe country loses an able and patriotic citi-
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-03-06

j. II. Kyle, newly elected United States
sonntnr for Slmth DnllOta. is AN illmstratiOn
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-04-23
Hammer and Needles.

a hammer and needle party" is the
entertainment a country social club in
vented the other day. Each lady was re
quested to bring Il needle, spool of thread
and several buttons, and each gentleman a
hammer. When all the materials were on
the table, each lady picked out a hammer
and was given a block and some nails.
Each gentleman chose sewing materials
and buttons, and the contests began The
ladies drove as many nails In their blocks
as they could in FIVE minutes and the gen
tlemen sewed on as many buttons as pos
sible in ten minutes. Prizes were given
and much laughter provoked.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-04-23

attracted my attention. Ny flight
with the jews was discovered. Ny heart
stool still, and the blood in every vein
turned cold. With Jenkins. there were
three of them
Through the darkness saw they were
beating and arching the bushes. They
had guessed we could not carry the box
far, and evidently were in hopes of find
ing it before help came.
Twice. thrice, they approached so near
to where [ was, that my hair stood on end.
The fourth time il was Jenkins himself
| knew him despite his Grape nask-that
drew aside the branches and discovered
| me.
With cry endeavored to fly; but the
burglars instantly secured me. Hardly
can describe the scene that followed: it
makes my skin now creep with horror.
They looked around for the box, and not
| finding it, with awful oaths and threats
babe me say where it was. My only re-
ply was to shrek aloud, until they checked
me by blows; and finally by placing a
pistol to my head; | implored mercy. but |
remained firm. | felt my sense leaving
me; they, too, saw it. and by twisting my
arms, to create exquisite torture, aroused
me. At last one exclaimed. st won t
! do to fire. It'll bring others upon US
| Gag her and take her along down to the
! lake.
To the lake." What were they going
to do? Drown me! My brain swan; but
| resolved to remain firm, and save the
diamonds. Reaching the edge of the
water the villains, taking me by the Shout
ders, laid me back in the lake, pressing
my head beneath My mouth being
! gagged | could not cry out, and never shall
forget the horrible sensation. Sure Y
tasted death then!
Every few seconds they raised NE to de-
mand the whereabouts of the diamonds.
| answered by a shake of the head. How
long all this lasted | cannot tell; but
| abruptly a fearful noise sounded in
my ears-I felt the water was roll
ing over me. and was conscious no more.
| The immersion caused the most curious
/ sensation ever felt in my life before
became unconscious. My breath went and
came at ftful intervals, and had a pain
full sense of smothering or sufocation,
which paralyzed my brain and deadened
all knowledge of the power Of volition.
could not speak for the life of me, neither
was able to offer the slightest resistance
to my tormentors.
When | came to | was In my own room.
Arthur was near me, and the first words
he said were. MY brave Nellie! You
have saved the Etchin diamonds. The
help Jane brought arrived just when the
ruffians flung you in the lake; but they are
all captured!"
1t was considerable time before thor
oughly recovered from tie nervous fever
that awful night occasioned One day
Arthur came to me smiling. See, dar-
ling!' he said, "those villains brought
few threads of silver to your hair; but -
and he held up a magnificent brace
Iet-'t they have put gold on your wrists.
The Baronet asks you to accept this for
your bravery In preserving the Etchin
diamonds -
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-04-23
A VERITABLE SAMPSON.

Some Astonishing Feats of Strength Per
formed by Young Canadian, the
Strongest Man in the World.
If Louis Cyr, the strong man of Canada
could lift weight off the human mind as
easily as he does from the floor ne would
be valuable member Of society. His eff
forts, however, are simply to show that he
possesses remarkable muscle.
Cyr is a French Canadian, born in lit
tie town named St. Jean, which is about
twenty miles from Montreal He was II
years of age when ne discovered that he
was possessed of great strength. He hap
pened to be out walking one day when he
came across a wagon load of bricks stuck
in the mud. He weighed at that time 140
pounds. Cyr got under the cart and lifted
1t onto solid ground. From that moment
he went around lifting nearly everything
on which he could get good hold.
Cyr is now but ~ years of age, weight
3l8 pounds, and stands 5 feet II X inches
in height He has yellow curly hair,
which falls to his shoulders He comes
naturally by his marvellous strength. His
mother was powerful woman, who con-
sidered the carrying of barrel of -four
up two flights of stairs a mere tritle. She
weighed 565 pounds. His father tipped
the scales at 220 pounds, but was not
gifted with any remarkable weighing
ability He has several brothers who are
only ordinary men in the matter of
strength.
The remarkable thing about Cyr's per-
formances is that he uses no harness. In
New York City, December co. 1868, Will
lam b. Curtis made harness lift Of g.,
236 pounds. At Berthierville, Canada,
October l. 1888, Cyr, without harness,
raised 1886 pounds of pig iron. He con-
hdently expects to lift 4, 500 pounds before
he retires.
For two years Cyr has abstained from
the use Of liquor and tobacco. This, he
says has increared his lifting ability 700
pounds He eats five or six pounds of
meat a day, and pays double board.
Cyr's last and greatest lift was 1898
pounds.
At recent exhibition given by Cyr, in
Lewiston. Me-. he picked up barrel of
flour with one hand and put it on his
shoulder as if it was bundle of cotton
batting. With one finger he raised two
great dumb-belIs with man weighing
$50 pounds upon them. the total weight
being $40 pounds. He lifted the bells
and the man about three feet from the
floor with the forefnger of his right hand
only. He Juggled 35,pound cannon ball
as if it were rubber His great feat Of
the evening was in holding, by his ia
nous upward back lift, platform weigh
ing 26l pounds, upon which stood twenty
men, whose combined weight, with that
of the platform, was $3.50 pounds He
also did an equilibriest act with Mrs. Cyr,
in which he balanced her clinging to q
ladder, supported on his chin.
Cyr was recently presented with hand
some championship belt by the citizens of
Montreal.