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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-06

ernor only could or would bestir himself
Two things ought to be ascertained be-
fore talk of this kind is INDUCED in. 1t
must first be found out whether Ver-
mont is any worse off than other States
in the union having similar natural re-
sources, population and situation; and,
second, If it is. how it came to be so.
Then there will be some use in searching
for remedies, governmental or of any
other variety. The practical effect of fol-
lowing leaders who. simply assuming that
the State is going to perdition without
knowing anything about it, set up cry
for government aid and howl because it
is not forthcoming, is to render those
who are struggling with heavy loads
still more Respondent and to create "a
feeling of uneasiness in those who are
well enough off if they only thought so.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-06
RECENT DEATHS.

Thomas S. Miller, for % years express
agent at st. Adams, VT, died Sunday
evening in his 54th year. He was very
prominent iu Masonic circles.
Rev. L. Maynard, 92 years old, died
suddenly of apopleXy at his home in
Cestleton last week. He was the father
of Hon. III. III. Maynard of Marquette,
Mich, a graduate of Mddlebury college.
Loyal Huntington, whose death at his
home in Weybridge on Wednesday of
last week has been announced, was the
representative from that town in the
legislatures of 1865 and 1863. He was
seectman some 20 years; had been JUS
tice of the peace and lister, and had held
many important offices in town.
Mr. Finnessy, who died at his home in
Bridport on the l7th of January, of heart
disease, was veteran of the war. lie
enlisted as a private in company ii. Fifth
regiment, Vermont volunteers, in Sep
tember, 1861, serving four years. He
was in many hard fought battles, re-
ceiving several wounds, two of which
were quite severe, one in the leg and the
other in the left hand, which left the
hand almost useless. He was taken
prisoner at Savage Station and was con
fined in Libby prison. After his eX'
change he was in the hospital at Phila
delphia for time and on his discharge
rejoined his regiment. He was mustered
out December Is, 1868, at Bruny Station
and then enlisted in company q, Second
regiment, veteran reserve.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-06
PERSONAL.

Senator Edmunds was G3 years old last
Sunday.
c. C. Warren of Waterbury and DR.. II.
II. Swift of Pittsford have been appoint
ed fish commissioners by Gov. Page.
DR.. j. G.. johnson, for several years
pastor of the Rutland Congregational
church, has resigned as pastor at New
London, Conn, and accepted a call to the
New England church at Chicago.
The speaker of the Minnesota House of
Representatives is +. Il. Champlin, a
native of Ferrisburgh. He went West at
an early age, served through the war in
Minnesota regiment and has been prom
inent among the Democrats of the State
for some years.
Judge Julius S. Grinnell of Chicago
has resigned his place on the bench and
accepted the position of attorney for the
Chicago City Railway company at a salary
of 1900 year. The leading papers of
the city express regret at his retirement
and speak of him in the highest terms.
Mrs. Grinnell is sister of Mrs. &. Z.
Bush of Orwell.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-06

THE ELECTIONS BILL may be dead, and
it may not but, inasmuch as its purposes
are not we'll understood even among read
ing people, this statement of them, made
Senator Edmunds in published inter-
view, is Of value:
The legislation which we proposed pro-
yides for nothing more or less than the
supervision of the count of the votes in a
congressional campaign. In the case of
any dispute between federal supervisors
and the local authorities as to the correct
ness of tie result tins question will be
tried before IA Judge who holds his place
for life. in other words, Il United States
circuit julge. He may be in some cases
a Democnt and in some cases Republi-
can. Uewill hear simply the evidence
and will decide the prima-facie case only.
His decision will determine the fact who
sha be llaced upon the rolls as mem
Der. Th, House will have full authority
to review the case and set aside
the decision, if it SO wills. In Eng
land, Wire political election disputes
have been settled in the courts during
the last % years, do not think there
has beei single case decided in the
courts witch has afterward been reversed
by the Ipuse of Commons. This Is all
that we propose to do. The power to
decide nov the prima-facie case is in the
hands of,ne man, the clerk of the House
of Representatives. The change that we
propose certainly in the interests of
fairness ind honesty.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-06
MOI WANTED.

The investment fund" companies and
like concerns, which have lately done a
very flourisning business in New Eng
land by promising very large return
for small monthly payment, have re-
Gently extended their field of operations
to Vermont, but their work is cut short
by an official circular just issued by Lu-
ther o. Greene. State inspector of finance,
in which the companies are forbidden to
do business in Vermont, any one acting
as agent for them being liable to fine of
$1,000. The circular gives list of over
100 companies. 1t is headed by two New
York concerns, and contains the names
of 67 companies in New Hampshire, IL in
Maine, two in West Virginia, two in Vir-
ginia, two in Iowa, one in California and
II whose headquarters are not given.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-06
COUNTY AND vICINITY NOTES.

The farmers of West Addison are stor-
ing ice that is 20 inches thick.
James Day, a merchant IN Bristol, is
going to Denver for his health and in
tends to settle there.
The largest load of logs drawn through
Bristol this winter contained six and
they measured 1911 feet.
Diphthera prevails in Ferrisburgh and
it is said that because of il there are but
two scholars in one of the district schools.
Amos Wilmarth of Vergennes is in
very poor health and helpless. He was
formerly a prominent resident of Addi-
son.
The use of electricity for lighting at
Brandon has so increased that the COM
pany is about to buy another and more
powerful engine.
The pension of c. c. Nichols of Shore
ham has been increased and that of
Katharine, widow of Edward Dillon of
Starksboro, has been reissued.
An East Middlebury man named Dano
fell from staging on which he was at
work at New Haven Mills, Friday, and
had shoulder and hand injured.
Bristol is to have a bank. 5. Nj. DORIS
Sons of Rutland are at the head of the
enterprise. a store in Patterson's block
has been hired for the use of the new in
stitution.
The stove in the railroad station at
Salisbury is regarded as something of
an antique. 1t has been there ever
since the road was opened, but is still
equal to the demands of the situation.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Wright of Addison
haye lately returned from the West. Mr..
Wright bought and sent home 100 tons of
turkeys, which he will keep frozen till next
cities.
Willie, the youngest son of Mr.. |. L.
Eels of Cornwall, was quite severely
injured the other day while coasting
His sled ran into tree. He was for a
time thought to be in critical condition
but he is recovering.
The Vermont Investment and Guaran'
tee Co. of Orwell has, we learn from an
officer of the company, escaped losses
by the recent failures at Kansas City
nor has il suffered at all by the genera
depression in that region. 1t is conser
vativcly managed and by competent
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-06

Not MUCH is left of the so-called con-
tract labor law if the Interpretation given
it by a st. Louis judge is correct. The
defendant IN this case wrote to two
residents of Bristol, Eng, telling them
that he could give them steady work in
his zinc mills and enclosed tickets for
their passage. The judge decided that
the letter did not constitute a contract
within the meaning of the law. If this
is so, no one who wants help from abroad
will be troubled to get it,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-06
THE ADDISON COUNTY FARM

The executive board of the Addison
County Agricultural society met at the
Addison House on Wednesday, the full
board being present, and made arrange
ments for the next annual fair.
Charles II. Witherell of Cornwall was
elected general superintendent and de-
partment superlntendents were elected
as follows: Cattle, Henry j. Hyde of
Salisbury; Horses, c. A. Chapman of
Ferrisburgh: Sheep, II. f. Sanford of
Cornwall; Floral and Horticultural
halls, A. X. Carr of Middlebury: Me-
chanics' hall, S. w. Jewett of Wey-
bridge; Swine and Poultry, j. S. Wing
of Cornwall; chief marshal, Col. Z. NJ.
Chapman of Middlebury; chief of
police, W. II. Cobb of Middebury !;
town managers-Addson b. W. Smith !;
Bridport, J.P. Wilcox; Bristol, S. w.
Hatch; Cornwall, c. Ii. Lane; Ferris
burgh, K. ID. Booth; Goshen, S. II.
Washburne; Granville, S. F. Hubbard /;
Hancock, h. A. Dunhamr Leicester,
Burt Alden; Lincoln, c. G. Butterfied {;
Middlebury, Darwin Rider; Monkton,
John f. Ladd; New Haven, Geo. c..
Fits; Orwell, Henry L. Cults; Panton,
Andrew Roscoe; Ripton, John E. Good
ro; Salisbury, Fred L. Hamilton; Shore
ham, Capt. Frank Moore; Starksboro,
John left; Vergennes, 7. C. Middle
brook; Waltham, II. Bruce Wright
Weybridge, w. B. Child; Whiting, A.
II. Hubbard.
The purses were arranged as follows
Two-year-old race, SIS; three-year-olds,
500; four-year-OldS, $50; three-minute
class, $50: 2 40 class, $50, divided
according to National rules. a purse
of S25 was offered for a foot race, en-
trance free.
The premium list was somewhat re-
vised, the premiums on sheep being
greatly reduced. The society will pay
the owners of the fair ground, Messrs.
James and Jewett, $3.50 for the use of the
grounds during the fair. As previously
announced, the fair will be held Tues
day, Wednesday and Thursday, Sept.
], , and 3.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-06
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mrs. II. E. Slade is in failing health.
Mrs. M. ID. Parmelee, who has been
sick for several weeks, is improving.
Bishop Burgess of Illinois has lately
visited his daughter, Mrs. II. e. Rovce.
c. NJ. Wilds and II. G. Royce, Esqs.,
went to Montpelier yesterday and will
return tonight.
Mrs. Patrick Mcmahon has been
seriously i'll from the grip" during the
past week, but is better.
Mr.. Burton w. Norton of the class of
1890 has accepted the principalship of
the academy in West Lebanon, York Co.,
Maine.
DR.. Hamilton, who went South with
Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Buttolph, has re-
turned home. Mr. and Mrs. Buttolph
are now at Deland, Fla.
Rev. Mr.. Heaxt, the Methodist pastor,
is up and about the house, but it will be
some weeks before he will be strong
enough to conduct services.
Col. A. A. Fletcher has been kept in
the house most of the week by a severe
strain caused by the effort to save himself
from falling on an icy walk.
Mr.. Orlando Wooster of Rutland and
his son were in town on Saturday on
business. Judge Shaw of Burlington
was registered at the Addison House the
same day.
News comes from Chicago that Mrs.
Martin O'COnnor, who left here for that
city with her husband and children
year ago last spring, is dying with
quick consumption.
Judge Slade was kept in the house for
several days last week by an attack of
erysipelas of the face. He has recovered
and is again able to attend to the duties
of his office.
Mrs. John w. Stewart and Miss
Stewart left home on the morning train,
Monday, for Boston, where they will
pass the remainder of the winter and
/ piOpdDiy iloot VI tilC spllDSs
1t Is understood that Mr.. Chas. j.
Seeley and family, who reside on the
creek road about three miles south of
the village, will move INTO the village
in the spring and occupy the Russell
house on Seymour street.
Mr.. Somers Spaulding, who was at
tackled with "A malarial fever last fall i'm
mediately upon his return from Texas, is
out of doors, but has not fully recovered
his strength. He was sick for nearly
three months.
DR.. F. Hamilton will, as may be
learned from card elsewhere published,
practice medicine on his own account
and will have his Office at Mr.. But
tolphs. He is a graduate of the col
lege in the class Of 1878.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-06
lOONG TO GOVERNMENT.

The old lea, that the best government
is that With governs least, seems to
have been ost sight of in these latter
days. 1t apears now to be regarded as
the functio of the government to do all
sorts of thgs for the governed. The
followers the Alliance movement In
Kansas colder it the business of the
government to provide funds for agri-
culturists ,d would have it lend them
money, for hich they express a willing
ness to payne per cent year interest.
They woulolso like to have the govern
ment own he railroads.
But whiltye of Vermont are disposed
to laugh at e propositions of the farm
ers of the Vest, there is something of
the same srit exhibited right here at
home. Her for instance, is the Yer
mont Watchan saying;
Vermont Is an eminently business ex-
ecutive. Cat things are expected of
him. lie knys what he would do if any
of his privatenterprises should begin to
languish, an the people of Vermont are
| looking to IN at this time for an exhibit
ton of eneetic practical statesman
ship. They,Xpect he will find outside
of his strict technical duties some way
to promote e welfare and prosperity OF
the State; ut he will employ rational
business mebds to improve the existing
somewhat uattering status quo.
In what WIS Gov. Page could benefit
the State, h he the disposition or the
power, is nonade clear; but it is appar,
emily thouglby the writer of the article
quoted that business salvation OF the
State depen upon the doings of the
governmenthrough the head of the ex
ecutive depament.
1t is noleable that these persons
who look tthe government for assist
ance have Wy indefinite ideas of what
if anythings demanded by the situa
ton; but tly evidently feel that every
thing mighhe made lovely if the gov
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-06

THERE was time when the prices OBJ
tanned for sheep in this county were the
wonder of the world, and much surprise
was occasioned by the sale by auction OF
Senator Stanford's horses at New York
last week, 122 head bringing oyer Sl22,-
600. But in certain quarters just at
present dogs are quite as costly stock as
grows. Among the passengers on the
Umbria to New York the other day was
a st. Bernard for which $4,000 was paid
IN England.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-06

THE movement against speculative as
sesment companies begun by Inspector Of
Finance Greene is timely and will be of
benefit to the State. Fortunately these con-
Germs have obtained little foothold here as
yet, but they might have done so soon had
not a stop been put to their operations.
Down in Massachusetts much harm has
been done to regular business. the pat
rons of these companies eXpending their
earnings for assessments instead of pay
ing their honest debts.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-06

men. and it is one of the best organiza-
tions of the sort in New England.
Charles Bartlett of Brooksville was
frozen to death while trying to cross the
lake from Plattsburgh few days since.
He lost his way and pershed and the
body was found on the ice. He had
lived in Middlebury, but three or four
years ago moved to Brooksville, where
he bought small place. The town of
New Haven has contributed to his sup
port and a suit involving the question
of Bartletts legal residence is now pend
ing in the courts.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-06

THE NEW ENGLAND HOMESTEAD has
been taking vote by postal card among
the farmers of the country on three
points Whether the new tariff will help
American farming as whole; whether
reciprocity with South America will help
our farmers, and whether Canadian reci-
procity will be of benefit to the farmers.
On the first point over 10000 of the
answers from New Englanders are in the
affirmative and less than 10000 in the
negative. But reciprocity with Canada
is favored by only $500, while 2l,0O0 are
against it. Reciprocity with South
America is, though, regarded by the
residents of this section as a good thing,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-06

THE ST. JOHNsBURY REPUBLICAN is
anxious that the governor be granted
larger powers than he now possesses
and it is sure that the great trouble with
the State is the too large powers OF the
legislature. There may be something in
the Republicans notion, but an omnipo-
tent governor might not always be a
blessing. 1t would depend very much on
the quality of the man himself.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-06

MASSACHUSETTS Legislators are endeav-
oring to decide whether the constitution
of the State should be so amended as to
nrovide for biennial elections and ses-
sions. They could get much valuable in
formation up this way on that point, and
we suspect it would not incline them to a
change from their present system.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-06
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1891.

PRESIDENT ANGEL of Michigan uni
vers;tv saws there are now enough col
leges between lake Erie and the Rocky
mountains to meet all possible needs Oh
the people for the next 80 years.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-06

IT Is not often that year passes with-
ont a revolution in one or more OF the
South American republics. Chill Is at
it now. The insurgents desire to get rio
of President Balmaceda. There nave
been several severe encounters between
them and the government troops.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-06

THE ROAD QUESTION is coming to the
front in Missouri, where, the governor
saws, most of the roads are impassable
large portion of the year and that at a
time when the farmers need them worst
He urges the legislature to devise means
for systematic improvements. Ihere
are New England States which might get
a hint from Missouri.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-06

81 900 voting for it to 500 against it. In
but one portion of the country, the South,
is the vote against the tariff, though in
the Westand Southwest the expression
IN its favor is by no means decided.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-06

STATE SENATOR GEORGE Il. ERWIN OF
Now York thinks that Gov. Hill made
mistake in accepting the senatorship' ana
vet Mr.. Erwin is reconciled, for he THINKS
HILLS error will help the Republicans.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-06

Just think of it. bars of the famous
Brussels soap (no rosin), for 80 cents, at
X. 5. Benedct's.
Originated by physician, Johnson's
Anodyne Liniment is prescribed by many
regular doctors.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-06
WANTED.

A man with small family to till ON shares
farm OF $50 acres, with Is or 20 cows. Milk
sold to Creamery. Apply at once to
f. II. FARRl RlNGTON,
Brandon, Vt.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-06

-Johnson's Anodyne Liniment, used
externally, cures rheumatism; not in
minute, however.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-06
T Z II NJ S ::

JOB PRINTING OF every variety at the iowe'
prices consistent with good WORK anu qO"ii''
of stock.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-06


TRU USTEES.
c. +. WARD, WILLARD CRANE,
CHARLES Il. SMITH, HENRY GREENE,
j. l.. BARsTow, HENRY WELLS.
Receives and pays deposits daily. Deposits
made on either Ot the first four business days
of any month draw interest from the LIST. IL
made afterward interest will commence the
first of the follow ing month.
Interest will be credited to depositors jan
uary lst and July lst, compromising twice a
year There are no stockholders in this bank
All the earnings, less expenses belong To de-
positors The rate OF interest depends on the
earnings and tor the past four years has been
4 Ia PER CENT.
All taxes are paid by the bank on deposits
of $500 less. Deposits are received in
sums from 81 to $1,000, and no interest VIII be
paid on any sum in excess of this amount, ca
cept deposits by widows, orphans, ad-
ministrators. executors, guardians, charitable
or religious Institutions or on trust funds de-
posted by order of court.
This bank prefers Vermont securities for
the investment OF its funds and sends no mon
ey out OF the State until the home demand Ia
met.
No money loaned to any officer or trustee
of the bank.
Funds may be sent by bank check or draft
or postal money order and deposit book VIII
be returned by next mail.
Applications for loans or tor information hS
to standing OF the bank may be made TO Ruins
Wainwright, Middlebury; j. +. Roberts, Ner-
gennes or +. C. Dixie, Bristol.
. CHARLES u. SMITH. President
&. L. WARD, Treasurer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-02
Anotb.r Famous So. uernRrJ

The New York ST. Bernard kennels. have
Just bought of II. II. L. Chapman the fa-
nous st. Bernard bitch Princess Florence.
Princess Florence Is tho best descendant
OF old Plinlimmon, being by Prince Regent
out OF Lazy Ida, who also claims as sire
Emmett's famous dog. As puppy che
beat sASthe age Of nine months tho famous
bitch Peggotty. She eXcels In every way
all the st. Bernards that figure In her
pedigree. Her markings are everything
10 be desired She was bred by Thomas
Smith, of Birmingham, England, and soon
after passed into the hands Of Hedley
Chapman, VINO has won every honor OF
the show bench with her.
Young Keeper has also been purchased
by the same kennels. This dog ia "A very
promising pup and should be good one.
The price paid Is not known, but Is In the
neighborhood OF $1,000.
TIE New York'St. Bernard kennels have
now captured all the we'll known Prince
Regent stock In America, and will. with
Kingston Regent, Marquis OF Ripon, Prin-
cess Florence, and Young Keeper or Re-
publican Bello make a very strong bid for
the konnel prize in the coming shows.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-02
CENTRAL FALLS.

There was lively runaway on Broad
street yesterday afternoon which drew
quite a crowd. A horse attached 10 light
two-seated wagon took fright Just after
crossing the bridge and SHE'D TO the side
walk. The wagon struck with such force
as TO throw out two of the occupants.
neither Of whow was injured. The horse
then ran down Broad street, when the
driver succeeded in stopping near the cor
ner of Cowden street. One of the shafts
was broken. IL was hired team and be-
longed at Woonsocket
At the Broad Street Baptist Church last
evening the Rev. George Perry preached
an able DISCOURSE taking for his subject
"The Lords Prayer" There was a large
congregation.
The lecture at Temperance Hall this
evening, under the auspices of Miss Belle
BOYD, the rebel spy, will be of interest to
all and should be well Datronzed. The
proceeds are for the Washington fund.
Secure your tickets at the news store of
Phillips a. Smith
Several business mon attended the
funeral of Mr.. james McLouglin yester-
day.
a boy named Chilson came near being
struck by the cars at the Clay street
bridge yesterday while walking on the
track.
The regular Meeting of the Veteran
Firemens Association will b. held We'd
nesday evening, and iSss stated they will
adjourn early and attend the Providence
Vets fair.