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Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-09-26

"Did you leave it at the Jewelers.
she asked as he stood with open
mouth and stared at her.
"Jeweler's! No. It's gone I've lost az
I've been robbedw he shouted, rs he
danced around.
ut can't be. Feel in all your peck
cts"
pockets! Pockets! DO you 'spose
carry my watch in my coat'taii
pocket! | tell you I've been robbed,
well, don't take on so; your wal
let is safe isn't it?"
"G-gone!" he gasped, as he put
his hand up-watch and wallet both
gone,'
aYou must have been robbed in
some crowd, +" she suggested.
Robbed Crowd! Robbed, OF course
Pye been robbed" he shouted, as he
pranced about. Cit that Internal eat
of that lounge and femme lay down,
for Pm so weak | can't stand up!
Where's that camphor?"
She ran for the bottle as he Topped
down, and for the next three minutes
he had his nose in the opening.
"You ought TO go to the police at
once, she finally said.
"G-gone, G-gone.' he gasped.
But how could you have been rob
bed?"
Il dunnol Hold the bottle a little
higher"
you are so careful, you know"
! "Yes.
"You never mislay anything or for
get anything
| mo. ="
And never lose anything, and have
so much worldly wisdom"
"Oh. my head
~ can't make it out. am so care
less that | might lose shoestring IN
moving here from Detroit, but
you"
Don't talk tomei Over 0Ogonen
"a woman tried TO steal my reti
cule in Buffalo and had her arrested
but il seems you--"
Gone Gone, he troaned
Haven't you no idea OF when !,
was takeng' she persisted.
mo-
well, am sorry, but this will be a
great lesson 70 you. You will b,
more"
Mrs. Bowscr," he interrupted as h,
suddenly sat up, II see through il al
now. It's as plain as daylight"
What do you meant"
~ thought il was necessary thii
morning to give you q little advice
| felt it 70 be my duty as a husband
This is your way OF getting escn!"
why, Mr. Bowser,"
Don't why Mr. Bowscr me, It's a,
plain as that chair over there"
How could rob you or tell AM
one else tor" she demanded.
Never you mind | see it ALI IT.
oil right, Mrs. BoWscr--al right, jus
let go the camphor bottle and take
seat in the other room a husband
will bear great deal from the woman
he loves, but when crowded too IN
he turns Mt bay. ! hnve turned a
soon rs feel q little bit bet ter we vii
. come to an understanding. and yol
, can probably take the noon train 70
your mothers in Detroit. Robbed
Plundered, But | see through it an
know my duty"
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-09-26
MR.. AND MRS. B0WSER.

"MTrs. Bowser," began Mr.. Bowser
as he came down stairs the other
morning, lis this house run on a sys-
tenn or is everything expected to take
care OF ITSELF"
"What do you mean?" she asked.
II mean that have been looking
for shoe string for the last hour and
half and that nothing OF the sort
can be found"
"No; don't believe there is one in
the house"
~ presume not! / presume the two
hundred pairs bought in Detroit the
day before weleft have all been chewed
up by the cat or sold to the ragman.
Ii there's a worse run house than ours
in America I'd like to see it. :"
"Why. Mr.. Bowser, you only
brought home three shoe-strings and
you used two OF those to tie up your
papers"
we'll where the OLlleEt
~ can't tell. We may have lost it
in movingand unpacking."
Don't doubt it in the least. While
n shoe-string is not as big as piano
or as valuable as a clock the loss OF it
shows n want OF systems a reckless
extravaganza truly discouraging.
Have you got n piece OF clothes-line in
the house?"
81 don't think So" she STAN
mered.
probably not! Probably gone to
join the shoestring! / must have
something to tie up my shoe with,
however, and | will use a piece OF
stoyepipe wire.
After breakfast, when ready to go
out, he said:
"Mrs. Bowser, ! hope you will take
this lesson to heart. Carelessness in
a wife is a very reprehensible trait"
You are just as careless as | ami"
she protested.
mo, ma am! No ma'am! / never
mislay anything. forget anything or
lose anything Very few husbands do.
will 90 around the world with pin
in my vest and bring the same one
back with me. II you 90 out on the
street today you had better have a
lose your purse or be robbed OF your
cloak"
When Mr.. Bowser cameupto lunch
con he entered the house with q smile
on his face and the door-mat in his
hand, and said:
81 found boy walking off with this
natl Has anyone taken the range
out OF the basement? lisa wonder to
me they haven't come in after the car
pets!"
"That's amat thegirl put out in the
barrel to be carted away" sheexplain.
ed.
"Oh! It is! More reckless extrava-
gance, seel Mrs. Bowser, want to
sit down with you some day and have
q long talk. think you mean well,
but you are deficient in judgment. md
your knowledge of the world is very,
very limited"
"Doyou know everything" she sar-
castically queried.
"Mrs. Bowser." he replied, ms he
and assumed his favorito attitude,
"there are probably one or two things
don't know. don't claim to know
it all, ard | don't say you know
nothing whatever. The husband who
does not, however, know forty times us
much as his wife would be considered
a stick OF q man. Didyou go out this
morning."
II did"
"Was your bonnet taken of your
head?"
"No, SIR"
'Iucky-very lucky You are to be
congratulated. DON'T
"Mr. Bowser, where's your watch?'
she interrupted.
"My watch Mrs. Bowser-my watcl
is--great Scottsl"
He dropped his hand to find th,
chain, but it was not there. He fell
for the watch, but it was gone.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-09-26

Tho diamond cutters Of New York
earn an average salary OF $50 a week.
and are considered the best workmen
In their line In the world. Twenty
years ago nearly all Of tho diamonds
sold in this country were cut and poll
ished in Amsterdam.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-09-26
FolIy ana conseauenee.

A number OF Partisan ladies recently
applied hair bleach to their locks with
the intention OF turning them red, but
only succeeded in producing beauti-
full shade OF green.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-09-26
Tho rsdl,or M E,xcnaal,le.

A Tennessee country newspaper has
discovered that reaches can fly like
grasshoppers, and can be seen late al
night coming home 70 roost.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-09-26
much nuIea.

Major Turner Goldsmith, OF Atlan-
Ia enjoys the distinction OF having
lived under twenty -one presidents. He
is eighty-nine years old and has a host
OF descendants.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-07-31

prize speaking. There was very little
difference in merit, but the prize was
awarded Miss Carrie Tracy of the Monk
ton VS..
Wednesdays work commenced with a
devotional meeting. led by Mrs. l.. ID.
Dyer of Salisbury, and all who attended
could not but feel that the spirit of God
was indeed in that upper room to bless
and guide. The report of the credential
committee was accepted, as was also that
of the treasurer After the roll-call Mrs.
llough, State president, gave a very
helpful talk on department work, after
which came the election of officers. Mrs.
Dakin not wishing to be reelected Mrs
l.. ID. Dyer of Salisbury was elected
president, with Mrs. c. Smith of Middle
bury and Mrs. Z. d. Perciva of North
Ferrisburgh vicc-prcsidents Mrs. y. c..
Gage of MonktOn. secretary, and Mrs.
IL. IL. Bryant of Middlebury, treasurer.
With Il few exceptions the old superin-
tendents of departments were retained.
Noontide prayer being offered by Rev.
Mr. Bouck, the convention adjourned
until after dinner, The afternoon ses-
sion opened with Bible reading con-
Quoted by Mrs Potter of Moukton. The
mothers meeting, led by Mrs. Purinton,
was not only interesting, but also very
helpful to all. Next came the question:
box under the management of Mrs. c..
smith.
In the evening, after singing and pray
er, Mrs. Housh delivered fine address.
Her subject, "Sowing and Reaping," was
very skilfully handled. Alter singing
the doXology the convention was dis
missed with the benediction. At the
close of the meeting Mrs. Manney gave a
reception in honor of Mrs. +. L. Housh
and every one was invited.
Much praise Is due the people of East
Middlebury for their hearty reception of
all delegates and visitors, and we feel
sure that all who attended the conven-
tion came away strengthened and made
better for being there.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-07-31
THE COUNTY W, G, T, u.

The following is sent US by memer
of the order for publication;
The convention of the w. C. Il. L of
Addison county, held at East Middle
bury July u and %, opened at o'clck
with a Scripture reading by the prsi-
dent, Mrs. +. 5. Dakin of North Ferris
Starksboro. The convention was ten
called to order, and, in the absence of he
secretary, Mrs. Toby of Monkton vas
appointed to act in that capacity. Aier
the appointment of the committees he
representatives of the Nergennes Son of
Temperance were made members of he
convention. The address of welcome glen
by Mrs. \. a. Boardman of East Md
dlebury was full of cordiality and god
cheer, showing Il fervent Christian 81 ir-
il. Mrs. NJ. A. Potter of Monkton gavehe
response. The minutes of the last on
vention were read and accepted.
The report of the president was vry
interesting and showed she had done Ter
duty faithfully. She reported six unins
had been Is departments taken up of
these, one union alone had 10. Athe
close of her report she rendered her es-
TX idtloh, NiiNi was hol dSScptcu'
Next came department reports, an,in
listening to these we were led to feel tat
fhe interest had broadened and deepeed
through the whole county. The eer-
cises by the Loyal Temperance legionof
East Middlebury, conducted by MrsL.
b. Boardman, were greatly enjoyed.
Mrs. Mead of Claflin university, Soth
Carolina, gave a touching talk on he
colored W. c. Il. L. and their endeaDrs
to erect an orphanage for the colced
children who are going to ruin and cen
dying on the street.
The evening was devoted to the s,
and the most interesting feature washe
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-07-31
AS TO FUNDS

The Brattleboro Reformer agrees with
the REGISTER that there should be no
more humbug "funds" created for the
support of schools or any other purpose
by means of the refunded direct tax
money, and adds:
Superintendent Palmer is everlastingly
right when he says that the Huntington
fund, as it has been applied, is damage
rather than benefit to the schools. The
State has "borrowed" it, and raises
money by taxation to pay the interest,
which is then distributed to the towns.
For the State as whole it is simply
taking the money out of one pocket to
put in another, without any of the guards
or any of the inducements for care and
economy that accompany local taxation
for local expenditure. The arrange
ment is simply an ingenious one to make
the people of the different localities be-
lieve that they are getting something for
nothing, which they can treat according
ly If there is any one public function
which it is important to bring right home
to the people, and attention to which
does most for sound citizenship, it is the
care of the schools. Present conditions
seem to make it necessary to even up the
school burdens somewhat by means of
State or town taxes, so as to make the
richer sections help the poorer; but
there should be Just as little of this as
possible. The present tax method goes
fully far enough, and no more should be
added by any more fund" arrange
ments,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-07-31

The university of Pennsylvania is about
to establish novel and useful depart
ment, to beiknown as the school of Amer
can History and Institutions. Its main
work will be the study of the history of
legislation in Congress and the States,
State constitutional history, the history
of the great movements in education,
the history of the church, the history of
diplomacy, the history of municipal at
fairs and the growth of cities, and the
history of politics and of political par
ties. The Boston journal well says
1t has been frequently complained that
the atmosphere of our great universities
was out of sympathy with American
history, law and literature were syste-
matically neglected. However this may
have been in the past. it is obvious that
the educational drift is all in the other
direction-that the present tendency is
to give matters pertaining to onr own
land increased prominence. That is, in
educational as in social and political af-
fairs, we are rapidly getting away from
our early provincialism TO realization
of the true strength and greatness of the
American republic. 1t is creditable tC
the foresight of the university of Penn
sylvania that it has taken the lead in this
new and profoundly significant educa'
tional movement.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-07-31
PROF. ORTIZ IN RUTLAND.

The series of piano recitals given by
Mr.. Orth of Boston at the house of Mrs.
j. B. Page seem certain to prove an eX-
ceedingly pleasant episode in the sum-
mer life of our town. The first one,
which occurred last Wednesday evening,
was a delightful occasion. The audience
was thoroughly representative OF our
musical culture. Mrs. Hamilton ably
seconded Mr.. Orth in the List duett
and Miss Huss of New York sang three
selections with much intelligence and
depth of expression. Her enuncaton
was particularly fine. An interesting
feature of the evening was the playing
of her accompaniments by her father,
G.. j. IIuss. Mr.. Orths numbers were
all rendered in a most mastery manner,
the pOlonaise brillante and the nocturne
by Chopin being received with perhaps
special favor. Mr.. Orth plays with
wonderful technique and splendid breadth
of phrasing and his interpretations are
pervaded with rare, poetic charm. Mr..
Orth has passed several summers in
Rutland and has made great many
friends among us. The educational
value of such series of recitals can
hardly be oyereStimated and we cer-
tainly owe him debt of gratitude for
the good work which he has initiated
Rutland Sunday News.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-07-31

The president of the Maine Pharmaceu-
the prohibitory law of the State at the
meeting of that body the other day. We
don't know how it may be down in
Maine, but up the this way druggists
are not looked upon as unprejudiced
judges of the liquor law. 1t bears
strongly, and perhaps unustly, too, at
times, upon their legitimate trade; and
it certainly makes things uncomfortable
for those who are inclined to do an ille-
gitimate business.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-07-31
THE BENNINGTON CELEBRATION.

fPhe celebration at the dedication fthe
bennington monument, August 10, prOu-
ises to be the biggest thing of the kind
that the State ever saw. An attendance
of 10000 to $4,000 people is looked for.
The commission managing the affair on
behalf of the State consists of Coy. Car
roll S. Page. Lieut.. Gov. II. \. Fletcher,
State Treasurer Henry f. Field, Secretary
of State c. w. Brownell, Jr., and IIor.
Hosea Mann, speaker of the House. They
are assisted by a committee Of 30 Ben
nington men. The organizations are 10
camp on the grounds of the Soldiers
home among them will be the twelve
companies of the Vermont National guarC,
the West Point cadets, Cushing's Battery
of Light Artillery of Newport, II. l., the
Old Guard of New York, the Putnam
eran Corps, the Troy Citizens Corps,
Burleigh Corps of Whitehall, Amoskeas
Veterans of Manchester, n. H., three
companies of the New Hampshire militia,
the Knights Tempar, the Patriarchs Mi
liant, the Knights of Pythias, the Grand
Army, the Sons of the American Revollt
ton. the Vermont association and th1
Vermont Veteran association of Boston
and the Sons of Vermont of Chicago ant
other cities. The State of Massachusetts
will be represented by Governor Russell
and staff, the State officers and 20 mem.
bers of the legislature. Governor Tuttlt
and staff and the State officers of New
Hampshire and the governors of othG
New England States will also be present
The parade will be the finest and mos
imposing ever seen in this State. The
procession will be in three divisions. It
will move at o'clock, passing up Man
street to Bennington Center, where the
monument is located.
The literary exercises at the monument
will be substantially as follows: Intp-
ductory remarks by the president of the
day, Judge Wheelock G. Veazey, Unit,d
States interstate commissioner; prave,
Rev. Charles Parkhurst, editor lions
Herald, Boston; address of welcome,
Gov. Carroll S. Page of Vermont; ad.
dress and formal transfer of the monu
ment to The State of Vermont by eX-Go'-
ernor Prescott of New Hampshire, pres
dent of the association: acceptance on b.
half of the State by GOV. Page; musi;
centennial Grafton, Hon. Edward ].
Phelps of Burlington; remarks W
| President Harrison; music benediction.
At the conclusion of the exercises {
the monument the banquet will take plge
on the Soldiers home grounds. The pot
prandial exercises will follow, with r.
| spOnses to toasts by President Harrison,
members of the cabinet, the governors If
the different States and other distn-
guished guests. The President will hdd
a reception at the Soldiers home after tie
exercises at the banquet tent.
The literary exercises will take placeat
a stand built at the south front of he
monument. The banquet tent will De
pitched on the soldiers home grouns,
and 5000 covers will be laid, including
1000 reserved for invited guests.
The States invited guests number fully
200, including President Harrison, Vie
President Morton, members of the coi-
net, Speaker Reed, the governors oflll
the States and distinguished sons of Vr-
mont living in other States and residing
at home
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-07-31
To PROVIDENCE ISLAND.

The Central Vermont advertises an ex-
cursion to Providence island on Fri.
day next, August :, from Rutland and
intermediate stations to Shelburn. The
special train will reach Middlebury GO
ing at :O5 a. M. and returning at ) :57
p. m. The fare for the round trip from
Middlebury will be for adults 75 cents
and for children between five and Il
years, 10 cents. 1t is understood that
this will be the last excursion of the
season.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-07-31
RACES AT RUTLAND.

The summer meeting of the Rutland
Driving Park association occurs Tues
day, Wednesday and Thursday, August
4, . and 6, on the fair grounds. There is
a total of l25 entries. The premiums
amount to S2,l0O, and the stakes to 1858,
making total of S3,053. Several Addi-
son county horses are entered, including
Jessie w. by c. b. Hall of Leicester and
L. Tell by A. b. Martin of Larrabee's
Point in the foals of 1890; Rupert Gillig
by c. f. Moore of Shoreham in the foals
of 1889; Dennis II. by L. w. Cults of
Orwell, Headlight by c. w. Smith of
Vergennes, Homestea by F. ID. Barton
of Vergennes and Lady Hope by \. j.
HUFF of Orwell in the 2 80 class; Maggie
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-07-31
THE SENATORSHIP,

Governor Page says in a recent inter-
view that he shall call the legislature to-
gether in special session August 25; that
in his message he shall call attention to
'the two important subjects that have
rendered the special session advisable
and possibly to the consideration of a
further appropriation for the World :
fair at Chicago, as several prominent
Nermonters have called my attention to
the unsatisfactory attitude which Ver-
mont occupies at Chicago at present and
they have asked that | call attention to
this fact in my message; that he shall
probably make Il selection of Mr., Ed
munds successor as early rs August -
and that he is likely to inform the per-
son chosen as early as September |, in
order that he may get his affairs in readi-
ness by the time Congress meets.
Those persons who imagine that the
legislature, by adjourning or otherwise,
can deprive the governor of the chance
to appoint senator are reckoning with
out their host. Suppose the legislature
should see fit to adjourn from the 25th OF
next month to the lst of November,
there is nothing to prevent the governor
from making an appointment meantime
But it is safe to say that there will be nc
collision between the Legislature and the
executive. He is evidently quite willing
to take the responsibility of appointing
and probably there is no one who desire,
to deprive him of the privilege,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-07-31
VERMONT ASSOCIATION OF ROAD AND
TROTTING Horse BREEDERS,

The seventh annual meeting of this
association will be held at Billings park,
White River Junction, the last week in
August. Three races and a grand ex-
day. Fifty horses and colts are to be sold
by auction during the meeting. Six
thousand dollars are offered in stakes
and premiums. Entry for premiums
closes Aug. 10 with F. II. harrington,
secretary, Brandon. Write him for
entry-blanks. Those wishing stalls
should apply at once to Z. F. Brownell,
Burlington.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-07-31

The funny feature of the so-called
"campaign" for Senator Edmund's posi-
tion-though it is hard to see how much
of a war can be waged with only one
man, Gov. Page, to fights the can
didacy of Hon. Henry Ballard of Bur-
lngton, who is understood to be carry
ing on something of correspondence
with prominent men supposed to be in
f1uential with the governor. AS he prob
ably doesn't stand ghost of show,
there is no necessity of discussing his
fitness or unfitness for the place.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-07-31
ORWELL FARMERS CLUB.

The Orwell Farmers club held its an
nual meeting on Saturday last and chose
vice-president, Charles Sanford; treas
urer, Ii. L. Cults chief marshal, DR.. W.
III. Vincent.
1t was voted to hold the annual fair
September l6. \ large exhibit is con-
fidently expected. Mr. II. d. Branch is
the secretary of the club.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-07-31
THE COUNTY COURT.

The June term of the county court win
when the case of Chaquette, the alleged
Ferrisburgh murderer, is set for trial.
The court got through what business
was ready on June II and took recess
till August 1. The trial of Chaquette
will probably occupy two weeks at least.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-07-31
GOOD LOOKS.

Good looks are more than skin deep.
depending upon healthy condition of
all the vital organs. If the liver be inac-
tive, you have Il bilious look. and if your
kidneys be affected you have IA pinched
look. Secure good health and you will
have good looks. Electric Bitters. the
great Alternative and tonic, acts directly on
these vital organs. Cures pimples, blot
ches, boils and gives good complexion.
Sold at W. II. Sheldon's drug store, soc.
per bottle.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-07-31
Personal.

Senator Edmunds is at Romeo, Mich,
on visit to his sister, Mrs. Maynard.
Hon. c. w. Porter of Montpelier, late
secretary of state, is critically i'll at New
Bedford, Mass. He has been out of
health for some months.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-07-31

II. by Fletcher & Winch of Middleburv
in the :2S and 2 20 classes; Nun by L.
w. Cults in the 2 ~ class; Dennis II. by
l.. w. Cults, Headlight by C.. w. Smith
of Vergennes, Wilkes McGregor by F.
d. Barton and Cyclone by f. w. Train
of Vergennes in the 2:42 class. The
railroads will sell round-trip tickets for
fare one way.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-07-31
E. THORP, Editor and Manager
FRIDAY. JULY 81, 1891.

NbTICE.-Subscribers and others in re-
hitting will please do so by Postal Note, Postal
OrGrr, Currency and Draft, using one and two
cent stamps tor fractional parts of dollar, II
necessary. We have MOI use FOR stamps larger
than two cents; checks on distant banks tor
small amounts are expensive to collect.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-07-31

Chairman Quay and Treasurer Dudley
of the Republican national committee
have resigned. The party could easily
spare the former.