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The Democratic State Convention in
Maryland was very enthusiastic over
United States Senator Arthur P. Cor
man, and one speaker predicted that he
would be the next President of the
United States. Mr.. German was promi-
nent in his opposition to the so-called
force bill during the last session of Con-
gress, and thus won the active support of
the Southern Democrats. He can hardly
be considered very prominent candi-
date for the Presidency, however, SO long
as Mr.. Cleveland remains in the field.
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sccond-class matter
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THE WEEKLY UNION

is the cheapest and most desirable Home,
News and Literary Journal published on the
Pacific Coast
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street, San Francisco, largest and Oldest music
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terms. Write for catalogue OF Decker Bros
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5tent ADVERTISEMENTS.
DISSOLUTION OF COPARTNERSHIP.

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4t1eriul 3tntices.

IF AFFLICTED with Sore Eyes use Dr.
ISAAC THOMPSON'S EYE WATER. Sold
at 2 cents. :
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-01-09
DESCRIPTION DRAFT HORSE

The following description of a draft
horse will apply to any breed, and COM
mends itself to those who make study
of the conformation of an animal best
adapted to move heavy loads. 1t was
given by DR.. Femming, veterinary in
spector of the British army:
1t has been recognized that horse re-
qured to move heavy weights must be
himself weighty, and also be endowed
with great muscular power evidenced by
large muscular development all over. He
must also be near the ground-that is,
have comparatively short, powerful
limbs. He likewise shall possess strong,
sound feet. broad backed and loins, deep
chest and ribs, prominent shoulders,
wide between his fore legs, and wide
from Group to hooks; he should stand
firm and square, fore limbs well outside
him. and the feet in direct line with the
body, the hind ones slightly pointing
outwards; the pasterns should be suffici-
entity oblique to indicate elasticity and
freedom in action, without being too
slanting all joints and sinews should be
well defined, and the limbs clean and
proportionate. For the purpose of heavy
draft the necessity of excellent confor-
nation of the hind limbs is of far more
Importance than the symmetry of the
anterior extremities. Horses required
for lighter and quicker work in pair
horse vans may be more outstanding
they should possess depth of rib, plenty
of heart room, and all essential qualifca-
lions for usefulness.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-01-09

on the banjo. The very best music has
been arranged for it--Gottschalks Last
Hope" the march in "Tannhauser," even
Liszt's wierd fantasias.
There are various ways of touching the
strings. The "stroke movement" is en-
ployed in playing classic music. For negro
melodies and old plantation airs you can
"plnketty plunk" as much as you like,
and then you can fan the strings for dainty
gavottes and Spanish dances, or you can
strike them boldly for "La Marseillaise"
or the soldiers chorus from Faust"
For while the thimble, little instru-
ment worn on the finger, was used, but it
soon went out of fashion. The sound pro-
duced was harsh and unmusical, but rather
effective at times. 1t took immensely in
London because it was the first banjo
playing of any kind the English had ever
heard. All fashionable London got the
banjo craze. The Prince of Wales is good
player, Lady Randolph Churchill is an ex
pert, and so is Lady Sullivan.
Then Ruby Brooks, the American cham
pion, went over and showed them what
real good banjo playing was like, and they
discarded the thimble and learned to han
die the instrument scientifically.
Yes, the ban 10 is here to stay. Ten years
lIidi pIONCu OLtl uSt CduUOu WlIncT
nor custom stale its infinite variety" The
banjo concerts arranged every year in the
larger cities are as crowded and as enthusi-
astc as ever. AT recent concert in New
York hundreds of people who couldn't get
into the body of the house were accommo-
dated with seats on the stage.
AS drawing room entertainment banjo
playing from a professionals very popular
in the most select circles. Mrs. Paran
Stevens, Mrs Frederick Vanderbilt and
other queens of society often amuse their
guests in this way. In London one well
known New York banjoist played for the
Rothschlds and received $50 for the even
ing. Lady Paget was equally generous to
Ruby Brooks, who entertained a brilliant
company, including the Prince and Princess
of Wales, at her house.
All sorts and conditions of people play
the banjo TaImage is a devotee. Mrs.
p. I. Barnum was an accomplished player.
Frederick Vanderbilt, Miss Doremus,
daughter of Professor j. II. Doremus;
Pauline Hall, Minnie Palmer, A. J. Cum
mings, of the New York Sun, and the late
Fletcher Harper are numbered in the ranks
of banjo players. All over the land its
musical tinkle is heard. Long may it
tinkle RHEIA LOUISE CHILDE
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-01-09
The Anti-Cigarette Crusade.

Placards bearing the words Cigar
cite smoking is forbidden in this Office"
have become quite common in the bank
ing and brokerage houses down town
This prohibitory crusade against the
cigarette is said to have been started by
Mr.. j. Pierpont Morgan, whose hatred
of paper cigars" is intense, AS the
story goes, Mr. Morgan stepped into a
bank in Wall street one morning to talk
been asked to handle. AS he stood talk
ing with the affable cashier the thin
smoke and fumes from cigarette at
tracted his attention, and looking over
the railing he saw one of the subordi-
nate attaches of the bank putting away
serenely
Pretty soon the fumes became annoy
ing to Mr.. Morgan, and with an impa-
tient gesture he exclaimed: why don't
you put a stop to that sort of thing?
won't do business where they smoke Gig
arettes." The great fnancier then
walked out of the bank. and 1t required
a good deal of tact and persuasion on the
part of the bank officers subsequently to
get him to renew negotiatio IS Very
soon afterward notice that cigarette
smoking was forbidden was put up in
that bank, and So popular has the plac-
ard become among employers that vend
ers find it worth their while to go about
peddling them at ten and fifteen cents
each.-New York Times
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-01-09
A Queer Place to Find a Mine.

A story which reads something like one
of the erstwhle famous productions of Mr.
Joseph Mulhu;ton comes from the south
west. 1t is To the effect that some days
ago party of hunters in Indian Territory
chased fox until it found refuge in a
rocky cleft. In trying to dislodge the ami
NAL the men discovered the opening to a
large chamber, with "A passage leading of
on each side. In it were tools and traces OF
human occupation and evidences of min
ing work, The place is conjectured TO b.
an old Spanish mine, and it is said that an
assay of the ore gives good percentage OF
copper and silver, The hunters propose tC
work the claim rs soon as they secure lega
title. Meanwhile they refuse TO disclose
its whereabouts.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-01-09
"CiyiIizationn in Siberia.

A funny tale comes from St. Petersburg
regarding a recent effort of the cars min
listers to make administrative and educa-
tional reforms in Asiatic Russia. Circular
letters were sent Siberian officials which
embodied among other things inquiries
regarding the progress of civilization. The
governor of Akmolinsk district got into
trouble by replying to the query as follows;
The civilization is not to be found in the terri
tory under my supervision. 1t may have with
drawn to the Chinese border, although cannot
say to a certainty. The governor however, has
sent out two Cossack horsemen to look it up, and
they may have found it at the present writing.
In response to the uncomplimentary
comments of the St. Petersburg Office the
Akmolinsk official explained that he
thought that by civilization" the govern
ment had meant an obscure tribe of kir-
geez, and that, acting in accordance with
this belief, he had instituted the search
mentioned in his first answer.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-01-09
Florida's UNDERGROUND River,

While boring we'll on his vineyard
and orangery, situated on the outskirts
of Econfina, Fla, Henry Hardcastle, re-
Gently struck what must be an immense
underground river, and which poured
it's water forth at such a tremendous
rate that the men who were doing the
boring narrowly escaped being overtaken
by the flood, which, gushing down the
side of the slight incline on which the
fruit farm is situated, had soon worn a
channel to the dry bed of an ancient
creek. This it soon filled with rush
ing. furious tide. which finally emptied
itself into the Apalachicola, and which
has continued to flow unchecked or with
out signs of diminishing.
The water is clear. sparkling and very
cold, with only slight mineral flavor
Fish by the thousands have been thrown
out and are of several varieties some
of which are of kind unknown to
ichthyologists, being perfectly colorless
while others are translucent and gelat-
nous, and all are without eyes and very
small, except a few of a sort resembling
our pickerel, and which measure from
foot to three and half feet in length
and are provided with very large pointed
teeth.
Great damage has been done to his
fruit and vines, and Mr.. Hardcastle, see
ing no prospect of the flood abating, has
offered reward to stimulate the inge-
nuity Of the local engineers to find a
way of controlling and utilizing the
water. People from miles around have
been coming in crowds to inspect the
wonder and one or two venturesome
spirits have narrowly escaped drowning
philadelphia Times.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-01-09
A Monster Slab,

Probably the most remarkable piece
of bluestone ever quarried in this coun-
try and brought safely to tide water is
now at Wilbur. 1t is 20 feet long by "a
feet inches, 10 inches thick and weighs
over 20 tons. 1t was taken out of a
quarry near Kingston, and by its side
the celebrated slab in front of the Van
derbilt mansion in New York, which is
10 by 20 feet and 8 inches thick. Is shorn
of much of its glory. This monster stone
is SO large that it may have to be cut in
Two for buyer. which will detract from
its actual value about 90 per cent In
its present shape it is practically dead
money to its owners, as it is larger and
wider either way than any sidewalk in
America. New York Commercial AID
vertiser.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-01-09
ABSENT FROM THE WEDDING.
A Brides Relatives Stay Away from the
Church.

Brides Relatives Stay Away from the
Church.
The recent wedding of Admiral Porter's
daughter with Mr.. H. C. Campbell at
Washington appears to have been an &C.
casion for mingled smiles and tears. Along
with these there was good deal of won
der and of curiosity, which is not yet graf
flied. AS it took place in the Ascension
church, and the groom's friends made a
special effort, the assemblage was large
and brilliant, but not one of the bride s
family was present. 1t was hoped to the
last minute that some of them would re-
lent, and many anxious glances were cast
at the door, but they came not.
The navy was splendidly represented.
Mrs. Mckee, the presidents daughter, hon
ored the occasion conspicuously. Lieut..
Archibald Campbell acted as best man for
his cousin. Mrs. Archibald Campbell
mother of the groom, sat in a front pew
with her brother-in-law, Gen. Campbell
and the large array of distinguished guests
included all ranks, from general to ensign
but there was no Porter there. Senators
and diplomats, foreign notabilities and
prominent ladies', including some titled
persons, filled the forward pews, but the
whole Porter family and relationship were
conspicuous by their absence.
DR.. Douglass, of st. Johns, ofIiciated, as
sisted by DR.. Elliott, of Ascension Ter
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-01-09

formers The guitar is too sentimental
and old fashioned Besides, it is large and
unwieldy, and many of its octaves very
difficult for "A wOman's fingers to stretch.
The guitar is still played, of course, but
chiefly as an accompaniment to the banjo
The mandolin tried hard to become popu-
lar. and really did make a sensation for a
time But the mandolin is worth very lit
Tie by itself. In an orchestra is its proper
place. and there it is certainly charming.
As an accompaniment to the voice it is a
distinct failure, 1t is rather hard to learn
and very awkward to handle.
But the banjo fills every requirement.
II Is the amateur's instrument par ex-
cellence 1t is comparatively easy to learn;
il is sweet TO listen to, either Individually
or collectively, it readily adapts itself to
piano, guitar or voice accompaniment, and
last, but by no means least, il has about it
an air of sparkle and piquancy that per-
fectly accords with the modern girls type
of beauty.
Nor must it be supposed that nothing
but clogs and breakdowns can be played
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-01-09

stalwart officers and gentlemen led the
way up the aisle, and after them came
eight bridesmaids, all in demi-traned
gowns of white, one-half wearing pink
sashes and wreaths and the other half blue,
the first four carrying large La France
roses and the other four the so-called
American Beauties, all the roses set of
with long streamers of appropriately
twis. I'd satin. Then came the bridal couple
and the rest of the ceremony was in tn
regulation order.
The brides creamy white satin robe had
a sweeping court train. The front was
draped in tulle, festooned with garlands OF
orange blossoms, a tule veil completed
her costume. The engagement of the pair
had created a romantic interest in Wash
ington, and the brides people consented tc
receive her for time after the ceremony
The pair took short tour and will fol
some time reside in Washington.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-01-09
Turkey.

This subject presents itself under
many different forms. Geographically
considered it lies somewhere below what.
ever may happen to be the southern
boundary of Russia. both in Europe and
in western Asia. Politically it is the
sick man" who disappoints the predic-
lions of his doctors and the expectations
of his heirs Gastronomically it has
been source of enjoyment to many
generations of New Englanders, espe
cially near the END of November -
Youths Companion
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-01-09
Novelties in the MarRet.

At present great demands are being
made for mechanical toys that jump. In
this line there are frogs, birds, babies,
dogs, hens and other animals, which. by
the squeezing of a rubber ball attached
to a small hose, are made to jump about
as natural as life. Then there is the
cackling hen, the kicking mule, goats
that buck, cows that give milk. horses
that run and scissors grinder who
moves like clock work. These can be
purchased for about n quarter. TheL
there is the Spanish dancer, who, by the
tap of lever, is made to go through an
entire performance. The Mikado top
which not only spins when wound up,
but enables the Jap to fan himself while
in motion, is attracting considerable at
tention, and the musical revotina, for
seventy-fve cents. grinds out several
tunes, while a frying pan like apparatus is
held in the hand. There are also locomo-
tives that explode at will, Cinnamon
who dance, bears that perform and mon
keys that play musical instruments.
a japanese juggler, who balances a
ball on a revolving umbrella while he
brings his body from one side to the
other, brings So. Alongside of this is a
talking barrister, who commands $40 a
case. A school of musical cats, electri-
cal wonders without number at various
figures and numerous other toys are also
to be seen.
Then in the musical line are fancy
baby carriages with dolls attached that
grind out tunes while on the move at
$40 each, dancing babies at half that
price, and musical sets from 81 to $40
each. There are also set pieces that are
ance at from $l5 to S100.-New York
Telppram
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-01-09
FROM CABIN TO PARLOR.
THE BANJO OF THE PLANTATION
NOW A SOCIETY FAvORITE.

Classical Music as Well as Cotton Field
Melodies Evoked from Its Strings by
the Dainty Fingers of Fortunes Fair
Favorites.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-01-09

tomary promptness Musicians discov.
cred that what they had heretofore con
sidered plebeian and vulgar was chic and
dashing.
Then all the hard up MINISTRIES aban-
doned the stage, set up "studios,' put
professor" on their cards, and in less than
no time had more pupils than they could
attend to.
Various improvements on the old fash
toned banjo We're brought out: manufact-
urers began to produce silver trimmed,
pearl inlaid instruments, marvels of beauty
fit for diamond ringed fingers to play
upon, and the blnlD'S social career began
in earnest. Today it is estimated that in
New York city alone there are 100, 00O
people who play. That does not look as
though its popularity were waning. A
prominent teacher told me the other day
that out of his fifty pupils, two were TAX
ing lessons on the mandolin, five on the
guitar, the rest were studying the banjo.
Large music stores report steady sales OF
from fifteen to twenty instruments week.
Then the banjo clubs. Every college has
one. West Point has one in training. The
Brighton quartet is composed of five OF
Staten Islands handsomest young ladies'
The New York Banjo club is the most eX-
elusive and arstocratic organization in
the city The president is a Wall street
broker, son of an ex-mayor of New York.
The club has a suite of rooms at the Muir
ray Hill hotel.
The fact is the banjo has many points OF
excellence that put it above all other
stringed instruments. The violin is toe
difficult Mrs. Cleveland plays it, and
perhaps "A half dozen other well known SO
ciety women, but few amateurs are willing
to devote enough time to become good per
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-01-09
copyright by American Press Association.l

!
INCE the days
"when Ham went
to sea in de ark, :"
and with the laud-
able intention of
dissipating the en-
nui of his fellow
voyagers played
the first hoe-down
on the first banjo.
that lively instru-
ment has passed
t hroug h many
C h a n ges a n d
chances incident
to mortal life. 1t
is possible t h a t
Ham himself did
not realize the full
Importance of his
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-01-09

No praise of ours can equal the sincere
faith of those who know Johnson's Ano-
dyne Liniment.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-01-09

own invention. It is certain that the
world was very slow to recognize its
merit. Its appearance in polite society
was not made until ten years ago. Yet,
even of old, made of cheap material and
PLACED upon by class of people igno-
rant of any part of muse except melody,
when skilled fingers fell upon its strings
the most critical were fan to listen and
applaud But such thing as elevating
its social standing, of admitting it to the
ranks of the Four Hundred, as it were,
never entered the mind of it's most ardent
admirer.
Played on Mississippi river steamboats,
and in minstrel shows the banjo never
failed to rouse enthusiasm, but when a
gentleman wished to serenade his lady love
he never thought of taking anything along
to accompany his tenor voice but IA guitar.
If you are 40 or past just remember back
how you used to sally forth summer nights
and sing under her window "Oh, the
lone, starry hours give me love-" and
"Tist, while | touch my guitar" Fancy
her horror if you had asked her to list while
you picked your banjo!
But il 1850 came a change in the affairs
Of the despised instrument. Society took
it up. The first sheep jumped over the
fence, and the others followed with Gus
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Raleigh 4 Clarke.
DRESS GOODS DEPARTMENT,

EZT ~ LE45E -A&A& E-NW @A&F@G t@YE @-HL- &=EE
DRESS GOODS DEPARTMENT.
This department IL admired BY everybody.
We hesr only words Of praise for this stock,
from tho hiRh-class Imported Novelties to
tho plain but service giving cashmerss.
Tho collection Of Novelty Suit Patterns,
French PIsids, and CAmsls' hair effects this
season surpnsses ill our former triumpha AZ
tho leading Dress Goods House OF Hslena.
CLOAK DEPARTMENT..
No wonder that two-thirds Of tho femi-
nine population Of Helena come to us for
their Cloaks and Wraps--ths brightest fan
cies, tbs latest ideas, the prettiest styles,
the strong and durable the new and nobby
lin fact, whatever Fashion has set her seal
upon for Fall and Winter In represented
here, and AZ for prices, you have be-
come 80 accustomed to finding Thorn so
much lower here than anywhere else that
II il unnecessary for us to quote prices IN
tho newspapers. We nre Offering, this
week, Children's Cloaks suitable for school
wear at a very much lowsr price than Jou
can buy them for later in the season.
DRESS TRIMMING DEPARTMENTS:
We are showing q complete stock OF new
Dress Trimmings and Buttons which are
the admiration Of all who have seen them.
The demand for the fashionable and popu-
lar Mail Heads still continues. We have
tho only assortment Of this popular trim.
ming In this city. In a word, our Fall and
Winter stock is complete in every depart
mont, and goods 30 handsome that IT Is q
pleasure for the sslesmen to show them to
You.