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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-21

everything recommended The big tele-
scope and all the appliances are the very
latest and were made in the United
States. The governor presents il complete
TO the university, except the land, which
was bought by friends of the school. The
building is of stone and brick and the
great copper, revolving dome can be han
died by "a child, it is SO complete yet sim
pie.
The story of how the gift originated is
interesting. Gov. Ladd lived near the
university and always took a lively inter
est in il. In 1889, when he was elected
governor, he was the guest of the alumni
on class day, as IL is the old custom TO have
the governor there. IL was the last year
of President Robinson's incumbency. AT
ter Gov. Ladd's speech President Robin
son said the governor had requested him
TO say that he proposed to present an OBJ
'servatory, fully equipped, TO the college.
Well, those people did shout. They got
upon the tables and cheered and the gov
ernor had a rousing ovation right there.
And now the observatory is completed and
belongs TO the college, not only for the use
OF those now in the school, but of hun
dreds who will never see Gov. Ladd, but
will enjoy the advantages provided for
them, in after years.
There is no doubt but that Gov Ladd's
gift has been the means of inducing others
70 do nobly for the college and Wilson
HAN ana the new Lyman gymnasium,
aud other gifts have followed.
All the members of the alumni remem-
Der the old astronomical clock, which was
hung behind door. All of them were
religiously introduced to it and Prof.
Upton knew it when he was boy 1t will
now have its place in the observatory and
will be wired and ready to furnish " star
time " TO anyone needing 1t.
The exercises in connection with the
presentation were at 2:30 to-day, and not
only the students, past and present, of the
university, but many prominent citizens
were present. Gov. Ladd in presenting
the gift spoke as follows:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-21
NAsHUA's GALA WEEK.
A Great Turnout at the Trades Pa,

A Great Turnout at the Trades Parade.
NASHUA, n. H., Oct. 81. To-day has
been big with events for this city and
merchants week. Main street is gay
with the most elaborate decorations ever
witnessed in this city The trades parade
immense crowd and reviewed by Gov.
Tuttle, Mayor Beason, aud the city
officials from the stand i'm front Of the
City Hall Tomorrow will be farmers
day, with contests for hand-tubs Friday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-21

Captain ofthe Champion Boston Reds Is n
Bachelor No Longer.


Capt Hugh Duffy, Of the famous Bos-
ton Reds champions of the world on the
diamond, is married
At the Catholic church in Phenix mt $50
o'clock this morning he led Miss Katie
Gilland, Of River Point, TO the altar, where
they were made mad and wife by the Rev.
Father Kerrigan. the parish priest.
There was a large attendance of friends,
and the floral gifts and presents, many OF
which were from his fellow ball players
on the Boston team, were numerous and
handsome
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-21
RUSSIA'S GRAIN ORDER.
The Reported DEGREES Against Ex-
portation of Oats Confirmed.
THE POPE AND THE CARDINALS.
Mrs. Parneil Failing - Presents for tho
Prince OF Wales 49, The scythia and
Edam I'm Port 49, Devoy's Charges
Against Davitt Denied.

ST. PETERSBURG, Oct, 2l.-The reported
decree forbidding the expectation of oats
from Russian territory is officially con-
firmed. Continental markets are little
higher in consequence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-21
viii the Pope Leave Rome

ROME, Oct 2i.-The Pope has held six
congregations of cardinals since the events
of Oct. .. The situation has been fully
discussed whether, i'm view of the revival
of revolutionary feeling against the
Papacy, the time has not now arrived
when the Pope should leave Rome !;
whether il would DE prudent 20 attempt to
hold the conclave for the election OF the
next Pope i'm the Vatican whether, If the
worst comes 10 the worst, a modus vivendi
should not be made with the Italian
government. No decision has been reached.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-21
neror,s Charge Denied.

LONDON. Oct. 2i.--The NClCS denies John
Devoy's CHARGE In Chicago that Dayitt
broke his compact with Parnell not to nc
cept Office under the Eng lish government
until Home Rule was granted, by seeking
a position or the new labor commission
The NcicS says the Hon. W. II. Smith,
leader Of the House Of Commons, asked
Justin Mccarthy 20 name n leading Ma
tionaliet as n member, and Mccarthy
edge.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-21
Brunoniana.

College exercises were suspended to-day
after / o'clock 10 give the students an
opportunity 10 attend the dedication OF
the l.add observatory.
The freshmen football team went TO
Worcester this afternoon 90 play the
Worcester Academy eleven.
Prof Langdon of Brown last night de
livered lecture on English literature
before about seventy-five members of the
University extension course.
The directory Of the officers and students
of Brown University is ready for distribu-
tion at the registrars office. IL contains
the full names, home addresses and college
Try n gas heater the coming winter. No trouble.
poffcct rcsults. Gas SI0yE SXORE. IL Market
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-21
Ten BuIIdIpas Dcs,rovcd.

BROOKLYN, Oct. 2l.-The fye whicl
broke out i'm the WaAabout district las
night destroyed ten small buildings bs
fore 10 was extinguished. The loss<
SOOOO
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-21
Mrs. ParnoIl Weaker.

BRIGHTON. Oct. 2l. "A Change for the
worse has taken place i'm Mrs Parnells
condition during the past six hours, De
spite powerful opigtes, she is unable To
sleep. She cannot eat and is growing
much weaker
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-21
10. VI. Mistomsiy.

Hea, your parior with an open gas crate Orna-
mental, odorless no dus q ashes and cheaper I4an
coal Gas sIoyk sLoRL, 10 Market SguAsN
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-21

Hoa, your ofnce with a eas radiator. No coz
kindling. dust OF ashes. Always ready. Gas srvv
STORE. ~ Market square
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-21

n You try Gas radiator once, you viii mover be
Market ss4~~
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-21

Try gas heater TIE coming winter No trouble.
perfect results. Gas sIoyE sIoRE, 10 Market
sauAxs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-21
Prof. Upton, on being introduced, spoke
as follows:
Prof. Upton's Address.


"Tbe observatory of to day is not the
creature of modern times. II is child
whose ancestry reaches back 20 the earliest
days The fragmcntary records of the
very earliest history contain snatches of
Astronomical observations from which we
can learn something of how the science
was then studied by primitive astrono-
mers. Modern astronomy is the liueal de-
sccndaut of the Chaldeau astronomy
which hourished before Abraham left
Chaldea for the land II Canaan. IL uses
to-day many of the symbols of that time,
such as the signs Of Zodiac. etc.
Primitive astronomy was at first OBJ
servational. The astronomer. without in
struments. simply noted the varying po-
sitions of the heavenly bodies and pom
dered on their explanation. The science
was sudied then. not only TO understand
an account for. their movements Of
heavenly bodies. bat also TO determine
their influence npon human welfare As
trolOgy and astronomy were one. I'm fact.
the fOretclling OF htiman destiny furnished
most of the incontion for their study.
Many OF the early Assyrian cities had their
watch towers. from which the heavenly
bodies could bc scanned. and these were
the primitive ObservatOries. They were
usually built tower above tower until a
height Of 100 feet or more was reached.
The instruments of this time were of two
kinds. the gnomon or simple pillar, whose
shadow cast 10y the sun gave the position
of that body i'm the heavens, and various
combinations OF arcs, of circles with
sights upon them so that angular dis
tance could be measured. As the cen
turies advanced the ailo VI astronomers
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-21
The Newsboys' Contest.

This is the order Of the newsboys as they
enter the home stretch for the last day Of
the priZe contest:
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-06
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT,

We have made arrangements with Dr..
B. j. Kendall Co., publishers of "a
Treatise on the Horse and his Diseases"
which will enable all our subscribers to
obtain copy of that valuable work free
by sending their address enclosing a
two-cent stamp for mailing same) to DIR.
b. j. KENDALL Co., ENOsBURGH FALLS,
VT. This book is now recognized as
standard authority upon all diseases of
the horse, as its phenomenal sale attests,
over four million copies having been sold
in the past ten years, a sale never before
reached by any publication in the same
period of time. We feel confident that
our patrons will appreciate the work, and
be glad to avail themselves of this oppor-
tunity of obtaining a valuable book.
1t is necessary that you mention this
paper in sending for the "Treatise."
This offer will remain open for only a
short time [Adyt. II; tf.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-06
WHITING.

In the death of Mrs. Salmon ii. Foster
the Baptist church has lost an active
member, ready for every good work, the
Sunday school a faithful teacher, the
community valued friend and the
family an affectionate wife and devoted
mother.
From our regular correspondent
There is a new son at Frank Wooster's.
Mrs. J. f. Parker and Mrs. NJ. b. Cud-
worth are visiting friends in Boston for
few days.
Ed. Baker has dissolved partnership
with Frank Foster and will hereafter
carry on the business.
Jay Wooster and G. L. Washburn are
buying potatoes and apples and loading
car with them for the eastern market.
Mrs. S. II. Foster died very suddenly
suit of the post-mortem has not been
learned.
ID. J. Vail of Orwell has bought and is
loading six or eight cars with good hay
at this station. 1t is the best that could
be found hereabouts.
Rev. w. NJ. Mayhem returned to his
home in Franklin on Saturday. His
friends were glad to see him and regret
ted that he could not remain longer.
II. l.. Bissette has sold his young Co
lumbus, Alvah, for, he says, more money
in,
this town. That means over 5000, as
the writer sold the pacing mare Oriolc to
Ferris & Phillips of Springfield, Mass.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-06

Secretary of the Treasury Window
dropped dead Thursday night in Delmon-
ico's, New York, directly after deliver
ing his speech on the finance question at
the New York board of trade banquet.
The Senate committee on commerce
has ordered favorable reports on the
House bill to authorize the construction
of a tunnel under New York bay and the
Senate bills to allow American citizens
residing abroad to register their vessels
in the United States.
The Senate passed the apportionment
bill Thursday by strict party vote. 1t
is reported at Washington that enough
Republican Senators to meet the demands
of the Democrats have assured the Dem
ocratic managers in the Senate that under
no circumstances would they vote to
again take up the elections bill.
Senator Hoar has published statement
to the effect that every Republican Sena-
tor who voted to lay aside the gag rule,
with the exception of Senator Wolcott,
did so in strict violation of a written
pledge given last session to stand by any
motion looking to the advancement and
passage of the force bill Wolcott was
the only Senator who declined to sign the
pledge
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-06
State C1ens.

Ashley Blodgett died at Norwich the
other day at the age of 80 years.
A reunion of the survivors of the 9TH
regiment of Vermont volunteers will be
held at Baxter hall, Rutland, March 10.
A 100000 public building for St.
Adams is provided for in the appropra-
ton bill reported to the House at Wash
ington.
William w. Kinslcy, one of the
officials in the custom house at Richford,
on Friday committed suicide by hanging
Dependency was the cause.
George Stewart, an aged and prosper
Gus farmer of Westford, on Friday took
a dose of carbolic acid in mistake for
cough medicine and was dead in 20
minutes.
DIR. James r. Nelson of st. Johnsbury
has been awarded $4,000 damages by IA
jury in the superior court at Boston. This
was for injuries received in a collision at
Passumpsic station Jan. 10, 1889.
ID. p. Prescott & Cos steam mill at
Newfane was entirely destroyed by fire
Saturday evening about o'clock. The
loss on the building and machinery was
about $1,000 and it was insured for $1,000.
The annual State Holiness convention
will be held at Montpelier February
10-l5, 1891, in the Trinity Metho-
dist church. Rev. II. L. Reynolds,
president of the Vermont association,
will have charge of the services.
A traverse on which several boys were
sliding at Winooski Friday night became
unmanageable and ran into building
The most seriously hurt of the party
were; Albert Alex, hip dslocated and
other injuries; Vital Mongeon, sprained
ankle; a son of Joseph Maurice, shoulder
dislocated and bruises; Louis LeClair, in
ternal injuries.
A stranger calling himself John Rice,
who registered at the Elm Tree house at
Bennington some time ago and robbed
William Riley of a silver watch and S2e
in money while he slept, has been arrest
ed at Troy. He proves to be the motor.
ious Robert FittOn of PrOctorsville, IA wool.
en- manufacturer, whose mills were burned
dozen years ago, and for which he says
he received 49,, 200 from the in uranct
companies. Afterwards he obtained
papers from the Windsor county clerk:
ofiice,was fined $500 for contempt and hit
in Canada four years until the affair blew
over. In the prisoners satchel were
found numerous United States cour
writs of attachment for property, signeC
regularly by Chief Justice Fuller and at
tested by the clerk of that court.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-06

per acre is very large. Three years ago
Secretary j. S. Woodward of New York
State grew 1160 bushels on IL acres. Last
year Thaddeus Chapman of Middlebury.
VT, sowed test plots side by side, giving
each the same care, and received II BUSH
els of good plump Swedish oats in return,
while from the common oats he got only
his seed back. j. ii. Potter of Greenwich,
N. Y, raised 80 bushels of the Swedish
oats to the acre, while on the same field
with the same cultivation the common
oats Yielded only IL bushels per acre.
[Advt.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-06
THE STATE ENCAMPMENT.

The annual encampment of the de-
partment of Vermont, G. A. r., was
held at Burlington on Tuesday anG
Wednesday. Many distinguished Off
cials of the order were present, in
GLIDING the national commander, eX-
Judge w. G. Veasey, and several of his
staff. These ex-cOmmanders of the de-
partment had seats on the platform a.
Tuesdays session: Gen. Il. 5. Peck, Col
George w. Hooker, Ma j. A. B. Valentine
Bennington; Maj. c.. C. Kinsman, Rut-
land; Gen. w. l.. Greenleaf, Col. George
L. Childs, st. Adams; Capt. p. D.
Blodgett, st. Johnsbury; Col. H. E. Tay-
lor, Brattleboro; Col. A. S. Tracy, Mid
dlebury.
Reports presented showed that during
the past year six new posts have been
organized. The total membership one
year ago was 5205; the total to-day is
5475, net increase of 26S. The finances
of the department are of vital importance
to its welfare. The total receipts amount
to $3l55.34 and the expenses to $22S5 AZ,
leaving a balance of SS69.92 now on
hand.
ID. l.. Morgan of Rutland was chosen
department commander; G.. w. Dotv of
Morrisville, 5. V. c.; II. A. Dudley of
Londonderry, j. V. c. Other officers
chosen were: Council of administration,
ii. A. Wheeler of Bellows Falls, A. C..
Raymond of Stowe, Perry Porter of Wesr
Burke. G. w. BuresOn of St. Adams. c..
NJ. Russell of Wilmington; delegates at
large, Col. f. K. Smith of Montpelier
alternate, o. E. Adams of Arlington
delegates, S. w. Parkhurst of st. Johns
bury. A. G. Bean of White River June
ton, John Lombard of Ludlow, c. S. Il.
Pierce of Vergennes, NJ. j. Leach of VOL
colt, Thomas Hanan of Brattleboro
alternates, A. Schelle of Montreal, O.
Meacham of Brandon, r. E. johnson of
West Concord, j. S. Drenan of East Hard
wick, j. f. Eldredge of Warren, f. Nc
Intyre of Dandy.
The next annual encampnent will be
held at Montpelier.
The Woman's Relief corps chose Mrs
c. A. II. Thompson of st. Johnsbury
president.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-06
FOREIGN.

An avalanche destroyed so houses in
a Greek town, killing % people.
Gen. Booth has launched his scheme
for the redemption of Darkest England.
In speech at Liverpool Mr.. Mccarthy
broadly intimated that his followers
would yield to Parnell.
The Toronto Empire government Or
gam insists that Mr.. Blaine has put out
feelers with view to reciprocity with
Canada.
Charles Bradlaugh, member of Parlia-
ment for Northampton, who has been
critically i'll for some time past, died in
London Friday morning.
The Koch method of treatment has re-
ceived some damaging criticism during
the week. Prof. Virchow has written to
the National Zeitung denying that he has
retracted the expression of his opinion
that pneumonia might develop as result
of injections with the lymph. He adj
heres to the report he made to the medi-
cal society in which he demonstrates that
severe inflammatory diseases of the
lungs might arise from the injections.
DR.. Hankin. British medical delegate,
partially supports Prof. Virchow.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-06
General l1eps.
MATTERS AT WASHINGTON.

The United States Senate reduces the
appropriation for seacoast defences to
$750,000.
The Senate on Saturday passed the
House bill giving a pension of 500 a
month to Gen. Franz Sigel.
President Harrison asks Congress to
modify the law of succession, so as to
enable the President to take more than
ten days before he fills vacancy in the
cabinct.
In answer to letter of inquiry from
New York Congressman, Secretary
Blaine says there are no negotiations
whatever on foot for reciprocity treaty
with Canada
A merchant in Brazil writes to the bu-
reau of American republics at Washing
ton, saying that almost everything made
in America is wanted there. The market
is "A pr ofitable one.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-06
A GOOD OAT.

The oat crop last year was not, general
ly speaking, good one through the
Eastern States, says the New England
Homestead. The common varieties yield
ed lightly, and in many instances not
even the seed was returned. A notable
exception to this was the Early White
Swedish, which has been grown by some
for the past three or four years. 1t was
introduced few years ago and is giving
much satisfaction. The berry is white,
large and plump and weighs 40 lbs. to the
bushel. Last year the straw grew about
81 feet high, but the year before much of
it was 6 feet tall. The grain heads are
from 10 to 10 inches long and the yield
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-06
THE Ex-PRlsoNERs OF WAR.

The State association of ex-prisoners of
war held its annual meeting at Burling-
ton on Tuesday. 1t now has 80 members.
A resolution was adopted favoring the
passage of the Morrill, bill now pending
in Congress, as an act of justice to eX-
prisoners and requesting the Vermont
delegation in Congress to use their in
fluence to secure the passage of the bill
at the present session. The old officers
were reelected. w. w. Sprague of St
Johnsbury is the president.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-06
OFF THE IRON,

One car of freight train was derailed
near North Ferrisburgh station early
Wednesday evening. The evening ex-
press north was delayed and the night
express south did not reach here till )
O'Clock yesterday morning. No one was
hurt and the damage was small.
1t was reported about the streets here
yesterday that four or five persons had
been killed, but there was no foundation
for the story other than the facts above
given.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-06
A BAD FIRE AT RICHMOND,

The business portion of the village of
Richmond, Chittenden county, was de-
stroyed by fire Tuesday afternoon. 1t
broke out in the hardware store of Nor
ton 81 Co., and though fire companies
went there from Burlington and Water
bury, $4,000 worth of property was de-
stroyed before the flames could be stayed.
The insurance is $4,000. The origin of
the fire is mystery.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-06
l1ldrrteo.

SWIFT-WOLCOTT-n Shoreham Feb. 4,
by Rev. W. n. Bacon, Levi Swift of Middesex
and Miss Georgia NJ. Wolcott of Shoreham.
SPAULDING-JOHNSON the Methodist
parsonage IN Nergenncs, Jan. %, Henry f.
Spaulding and Jennie NJ. johnson, by Rev. w.
L. Rulison.
MARTIN-THOMPSON-I Rochester, Feb.
l. at his home, by Rev. Geo. :. Guernsey, vii.
liam S. Martin and Miss Bertha J. Thompson,
both of Hancock.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-06

is due to the committee on refreshments,
as their arrangements were perfect and
the large company was provided for with
out stint. The board expressed them
selves as well satisfied with the interest
manifested and notice it as one of their
best gatherings.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-06

People will live longer, die happier,an
keep cleaner if they go to r. S. Benedict's
and buy bars of Brussels soap Ono
rOsin) for 80 cents.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-06
Oteo.

FOSTER-In Whiting, Feb. /, Mrs Mahh
Fuller) Foster, wife OF Salmon IL. Foster,
aged 81 years
THOMPSON-At the home of Judson Day in
VeIgennes, Jan. Is, Mrs. Lucy Thompson, in
the S1th year of her age.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-02-06
The ATWOOD CLUB.

The adjourned annual meeting of the Yer.
mont Atwood Merino sheep club will be held
at the Office OF the secretary in the Court
House, Middlebury, on Tuesday. Feb. TO- 1891,
at II o'clock ii. m, Tor the election OF officers
and the transaction OF such other business as
may come up.
The meeting of the Club has been postponed
one week-to Tuesday, Feb. II. 1t will be
held at the Addison House. 2wks
f. II. THORP, f. ID. BARTON,
Acting Secretary. President.