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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-12-11
TUESDAYS TOWN MEETING.

A special meeting of the town was
held and largely attended at the town
hall on Tuesday last. Town clerk
Brooks called it to order at 10 O'Clock
and read the warning. Hon. l.. ID. FL
dredge was chosen moderator.
The first matter considered was the
bridge over the creek in the village. 1t
was partially destroyed by the recent
fire and Il new one of some sort must be
built before long. Selectnan +. j. Matt
hews stated this fact and added that
there were representatives of eight iron
bridge companies present, who might
give some light ON the subject, if re-
quested.
Hon. j. w. Stewart said he did not
think it would be wise to decide the
question finally at this time. 1t would
probably be better to have surveys and
specifications prepared and find out
what was required and then see what the
cost would be. He should, therefore,
at the proper time move the appoint
ment of IA committee to do this business
and report at future meeting. But
there would he no harm in hearing what
the iron bridge folk had to say.
Mr.. Town, representing the Berlin
Bridge Co. of Berlin, Conn, was called
out. He spoke at length on the merits
of iron bridges and in answer to ques-
tions gave interesting facts, explaining
a plan of three-span iron bridge which
had been prepared. Nobody, he SAID,
knew how long an iron bridge would
last; there was one in Newburyport,
Mass, that was erected in 1892, and it
was still good
Mr.. Joseph Battell called attention to
a plan for stone bridge over the creek
which was drawn II years ago by Mr..
Hilton of Albany, n. Y, first-class
architect. Bids for the construction of
this bridge were made at that time vary
ing from $4,000 to $4,000. There was
no reason why it should cost any more
now. Mr.. Battell admitted that iron
bridges were good, but contended that
stone ones were better on various ac-
counts. An iron bridge, as he under
stood the bridge company representa-
tives with whom he had talked, would
cost about $1,000. The planking would
need renewal, of course, and the bridge
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-12-11
PERSONAL.

Miss Mary Howe, the Brattleboro So
prano, and w. j. LAWN, the tenor of
Detroit, Mich, were married in Cleve-
land, at a cousin of the brides, last week
Monday. Mr.. and Mrs. LAWN returned
to Brattleboro Saturday.
Col. 5. VI. Pingree of ITtrtford is at
the Soldiers hu.he in Bennington suffer-
ing from cancer of the throat. He was a
brave officer and bright man.
Hon. j. w. Cramton of Rutland was
elected president of the State Agricult-
ural society in place of Col. Geo. w.
Hooker, Tuesday.
1t is predicted that Hon. f. j. Orms-
bee of Brandon will have to remain from
two to three years in Samoa to complete
the work he was sent there to do.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-12-11
NOTICE.!

Notice is hereby given that have granted
my son, Charles IRA, his time dur the ps-
of his minority and that shall claim
none of his wages and pay none OF his debts
after this date.
GEO. W. FARMER.
Ripton, W., Nov %, 1891. As :3wks
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-12-11

New Trimmings added to
our stock this day. Ostrich
and Coque Feather Trim
mings in great variety. Tape
and Rope Fringes in all
widths. Handsome Silk head
ings, black and colors. Ex-
elusive patterns in handsome
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-12-11
N. e. CHI A WI 3 ERLIN.
BURL1NGToN VT.


Total Assets, S2,s9s, ,IO5.JI
TRUSTEES.
C. F. WARD, WILLARD CRANE,
CHARLES Z. SMITH, HENRY GREENE,
L. L. RARSTOW, A. g. PIERCE,
Henry WELLS,
Receives and pays deposits daily. Deposits
made on either of the first four business days
of any month draw interest from the lst. If
made afterward interest will commence the
first of the following 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 for the past four years has been
4 l-2 PER CENT.
All taxes are paid by the bank on deposits
of $1,000 or less. Deposits tare received in
paid on any sum in excess OF this amount, eX-
cept on deposits by widows, orphans, adj
illustrators, executors, guardians, charitable
or religious institutions or on trust funds de
posted by order OF conrt
This bank prefers Vermont securities fo1
the investment OF its funds and sends no mon.
ey out OF the State until the home demand is
met.
No money loaned to any officer or trustee
OF the bank.
Funds may be sent by bank check or draft
or postal money orler and deposlt book Will
he returned by next mail.
Applications tor loans or tor information as
to standing OF the bank may be made to Rufus
Wainwright Middlebury; j. +. Roberts, Yer
gennes, or +. c. bike, Bristol.
CHARLES T.. SMITH. President
c. f. WARD Treasurer.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-12-11

The Vermonters resident in Chicago are
enthusiastic admirers of their native
St...e and their yearly gatherings are
noteworthy occasions. This year Hon.
E. J. Phelps and Senator Proctor will be
the principal speakers.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-12-11
NOTICE.

Wrcan furnish the Boston Weekly journal
TO those of our subscribers who desire II and
pav in advance tor it and the REGISTER for
advance subscriptions may begin nj any
time This price applies to old and new sub
scIibcrs to one or both papers.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-12-11
FRIDAY, DECEMBER II, 1891.

NOTICE.-Subscribers and others in re-
hitting will please do so by Postal Note, Postal
Order, Currency and Draft, using one and two
cent stamps for fractional parts OF dollar If
necessary. We have use for stamps larger
than two cents; checks on distant banks tor
small amounts expensive to collect.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-12-11

The New York Press has made can
vass of the members of the present Con-
press and announces that the free silver
men are in the minority.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-12-11

Cut Jets, the largest assortment in the city Special dis
play of Black Laces desirable tbs season for Tmmin
China and Surah Silks for evening wear beautiful col
orings in Chfons, all widths Feather colarettes and
Boas In fact everything that is and desirable
Nothing but the correct things shown We invite your
inspection and patronage
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-12-11

Mrs. Northrup's on Academy street, was
able to start on Tuesday for his home at
Harwick, Mass. His mother, who came
up to care for him, returned home at the
same time.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-03-03

There is a vast difference between the
newspaper readers of England and Amer
lea" remarked Third-street newsdealer TO
CALL reporter. You often see pub
lished statements, for instance, of the fabu-
lOus circulation of London journals. but
when one figures it down to an American
basis it is not so wonderful after all.
Among the poorer classes of the English,
for instance. there is but small number
who can afford to subscribe for daily pa
per, and in order to get the news they form
clubs. Now the average price is a shilling a
week, and four people will put in four pence
each week, or if there are five three pence
each, and paper will be furnished them by
an agent. They are allowed to read it in
turn for an hour each, and when the time
has expired the agent calls for it and de-
livers it 20 the next in turn, continuing this
until all have been served. The one read
ing the paper last is allowed to retain it.
Each, of course is considered as sub
scriber, and in that way The London daileS
count their crculations up to the wonderful
figures we see in print"
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-03-03
NEW TRIALS DENIED.
johnson and Barton Cannot Escape tn
Laws Severity.

johnson and Barton Cannot Escape the
Laws Severity.
In the appeal of Charles johnson, who
was found guilty of burglary in the second
degree and sentenced to ten years impriS-
onment, the Supreme Court yesterday
handed down decision affirming the judg-
ment of the lower court. -.
The principal contention of the appellant
was that the record shows error, because 1t
appears therefrom that the verdict was
rendered on January 10, 1890, and the court
thereupon appointed January 18th as the
time for pronouncing Judgment, so that the
statutory time of two full days did not in
tervene bel ween.the conviction and the rem
dition OF judgment. ::
But the court held that the prisoner could,
under the code. wave this statutory pFQvi,
sion, and since he made 10 objection to the
alleged shortness of time, be must be SUB
posed to have assented to it,
like verdctwas rendered in the case
of James Barton, who was also convicted of
burglary and appealed ON similar ground.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-03-03
A WIDOW EVICTED.
Act of j. Mccormack, Folsom.
Street Landlord.

j. Mccormack. who keeps dye-works on
the first floor of the house numbered 70 Fol
som street, and is landlord of the rest OF
the building, was arrested yesterday on a
warrant sworn out by Mrs. Elizabeth Keefe,
who charged him with battery.
Mrs. Keefe has been rooming there some
time-she and two chifdren-and has gradu-
ally. but surely, grown poorer and poorer,
until her rent of 50 so week became too
great a burden for her. She told Landlord
Mccormack OF it, and ask'd reduction.
He ordered her to leave the house. This
she prepared to do, and went out yesterday
to fiud room.
When she returned she found Mccormack
had removed the doors and windows to
freeze her ont, and was in the act of trans
ferring her few pieces of furniture and
clothes to another room. She protested. and
he paid no attention. In desperation she
planted herself in the doorway and tried TO
stop him. Seeing she was persistent, Nc
COrmack picked up a small knife, as he says
to carry it out too, but she thought he meant
to strike her with it and grabbed his hand.
Mccormack twisted his wrist, and her hand
was cruelty cut by the blade. She screamed,
and fled from the house with blood stream
ing from the wounded palm.
At the police station she was advised to
make the charge assault with deadly
weapon or grand larceny, as he had no right
to appropriate her goods; but she would
only consent to simple battery, thereby saw
ing Mccormack considerable trouble and
the probability OF term at San Quentin for
his acts,
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-03-03
He Preferred California.

Judge Overton of Petaluma is in the city.
and is at the Lick. He has recently re-
turned from visit to his old home in indie
pendence, Mo-, and says that he is content
to spend the remainder of his days in Cali
fornia. "While East" he said, 81 went to
call on friend in Wyandotte, Kan, and
after a few minutes conversation suggested
that we 90 out and get a drink. This sur
prised him little, but he led me out into an
alley and down a flight of steps into a
cellar. After wandering around through a
labyrinth Of narrow passage-ways, we were
admitted to an underground bar-room by a
man who scrutinlzed us through wicket
before letting us iu. l had forgotten that
was in !. prohibition State, so | said to my
friend Ss'l guess III go back to Missouri.
whore y car do as L please
We'll, / crossed back into Missouri, and
while at dinner the lightning struck the
house and knocked a lot of bricks from the
chimney into the dining-room. The next
morning | packed my trunk and started
home. The East has outgrOWn me during
my abSeucp"
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-03-03
SPRING RAINS.
Heavy Precipitation in the FoOthilis-he-
pairs stopped.

Heavy Precipitation in the Foothfiis-he-
pairs Stopped.
A rain-storm was general throughout inc
State yesterday, and is credited with having
retarded the progress of repairs to Telegraph
lines and railroads. The rainfall for twenty
four hours up to O'Clock yesterday morn
ing varied from .01 at Sumner, Kern County,
TO $40 inches at COlfax. Folsom in the same
time got 3S5 inches. Auburn 1868, Sacra-
mento LOO. San Jose 80, Lathrop 20, Glen
Ellen SO, Redding SO, Siskiyou 10, Modesto
10, Fresno 10, Hanford .16, Newhali 90
The precipitation in the mountains was
very heavy, and raised the sacramento
River to 25 feet 2 inches above low water
mark. More Snow is now in the. mountains
than at any lime for years past. The ram l
at Fresno is 1.07 inches in excess oil the
normal.
In his bulletin yesterday morning Lieu
tenant Finley descredited the reported pre-
clpitatiOn of 80 inches and over in some Sec
tons of the State. He showed that no sig
nal stations were in existence at these points,
and by quoting the worlds statistics, thaV
while such thing is at times possible, II 49,
nevertheless, highly imDr0bable.
According to the same bulletin the ram
fall has been in excess of the normal III an
districts except Western Washington ana
Northwestern Oregon.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-03-03
THE HEAVENS.
Free Popular Lecture on Recent Dis
coveries.

A Free Popular Lecture on Recent Dis
coveries.
Next Friday evening In the First Baptist
Church, on Eddy street, between Jones and
Leavenworth, Professor L. E. Barnard,
astronomer at the Lick Obse rvatory on
Mount Hamilton, will deliver lecture on
Recent Discoveries in the Astronomical
World" which will be free to all who de-
sire to attend. The lecture will be one of
the leading events of the course of Chaus
taudua popular Lectures and DR.. Hirst, Pres
ident of the Pacific Coast Assembly, Will
come I'D from the University of the Pacific
to preside and introduce the speaker. FRO
lessor Barnard is said to be one OF the best
takers on the scientific platform. lie Is a
Young man, but has already become famed
for his discoveries OF comets, and is an
acknowledged authority on Astronomical
matters. 1t is the first occasion where an
astronomer from the great observatory has
come directly before an audience composed,
strictly speaking, OF the people, although on
several occasions there have been lectures
delivered before scientific societies, ana
undoubtedly large gathering Will greet
him.
In order to make the lecture more inter-
esting, from popular standpoint, it will be
illustrated with series of stereoptlc0n
views from photographs taken through the
great telescope, number OF sides having
been specially prepared for this occasion,
and II. i. Jones, a member of the Amateur
Photographers Association, who has ac-
CURED great proficiency in his art, has
kindly volunteered his services for the oeca-
sion.
Rev Thomas Filben, executive officer OF
the Pacific Grove Assembly and pastor OF
Bush-street Methodist Episcopal Church IN
this city, who originated the idea of giving
a series of lectures which would be abso-
lutely free to the public, under Chautauqua
auspices, speaks in the highest manner OF
the encouragement he has constantly re-
ceived in his undertaking. Several re-
ligious societies which possess large
churches have placed their auditorums at
his disposal without charge and the lectur-
ers give their services gratuitously, all par
ties working tremendously with the single
aim of helping and instructing the people.
| Without this assistance it would not be
| feasible to continue the lectures, as there Is
| no fund to draw upon, and public &C
| acknowledgement of these courtesieS is appro
pirate at this time. Another lecture IS being
| arranged, to take place at an early day, O.
| which due notice will be given as TO time
| and place
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-03-03
DEPUTY ASSESSORS.
The Army That Prepares the Personal
Brnnnrt Roll.

The Army That Prepares the Personal
Property Roll.
The following-nanled Field Deputies, who
will make the personal property assessment,
were appointed by Assessor Siebe yester-
day;
Fred Bufling Z. Z. Tarbox, Henry Menke, A.
r. HeymaD. John +. OBrlen, Robert Little, ID.
II. Moran, Thomas L. Hearty, j. f. Costello,
August Gilfeather, A, 5. Hubbard, Fred Vaughn,
w. II. Rice, Albert Morgeistern, G, b. Hawley,
A. C. Butt, II. w. Outflow Jr., John +. Carroll,
N. Pierce, john CoIDet, John Powers. T. IL.
Burke, j. W. Jergens. G. l.. Olsen. l.. Ehrleh, j.
7. Follman, John FELTON,, p. Z. o,Sulliyan, j. w.
Hahn, Jehn Kirkpatrick, j. II. Seyden, j. C..
Palmer, Edward V. Ellis, W., Stetson. T.. j. Cas-
sin, j. NJ, Bellrude, H.: W. SchwerG, c. z.
WELSH. Waller. Mead, JudsOn HaycOck;. &. +.
Aver, john BigIey, Peter Ri chile, James Wooas.
Frank GIa6e, l. Choynskk Orlando L6ucks, j.
T. Smith, w. &. Eiben, Henry D. Miller,.J. T.
Pcrrault; D.. A. G1usti, Charles W.Nal A. Il.
Harrison, John w. Donorue, +: M. COnGton,
William Fitzgerald. l.. p. Goldslone; q. ID.
Bunker, joseph J0urdeu, James I. Brady, T.. S.
Behneu, Il, + Dolan, John F. Fitzgerald, G. W.
Lingeffclser, ID. Richards, Joseph Burlington,
james Ii. I.aGe and j. Tyson.
Their term Of work began at 9 O'clock in
the forenoon. aud may possibly continue
for two months. .-..
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-03-03

count of which he pleaded not guilty. was
called before the United States, Dlstrlct
Court yesterday for trial, but asked 1or
continuance, which was granted him until
released on $4,000 bonds, and after months
stay in the city, left surrepttiously for VIC
toria Is. C. His bondsmen were called upon,
to make good their bonds and they askea
for months delay, stating they tn0 1igi
they could find the b0nd-jumper WITHIN
three weeks he had been enticed over ne II
line to Seattle, where he was arrested liz
was then brought to this city for trial.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-03-03
Doing a Good Work.

"At one time in my life" said gentle
man at the Palace Hotel last night. 81 was
among those who are inclined to decry tile
Salvation Army. | chaHced, however. to
meet Moody, the evangelist, while the latter
was resting from his labors at Chautauqua,
and one day at din ner we fell to discussing
the Salvation Army. Moody was very
earnest in his support of the organization.
saying l remember, that he considered it a
great power for good. When asked as to
his reasons for so thinking he replied that
the army dealt with phase of life that he
and other evangelists could not hope TO
reach. In other words he said, by
their method OF operations they succeed in
digging down to the very lowest stratum of
society, and appeal 10 people who would
not understand such men as l."
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-03-03
Familiar win the Ring.

Fugilsm is not without its devotees
among the fair sex of this city, and the Ian
guage oil the prize-ring may be heard not
unlrequently to fall from female lips. An
example of this occurred last night on Kear-
ny street which afforded no little amuse-
ment to those who CHANGED to witness the
scene. Three young men who haunt a GER
tam corner, and amuse themselves by peer
ing lmpudently into the faces OF passing
ladies, were at their usual stand when two
uashlnS young women approached and
smiled their sweetest. The young men re-
turned the glance with interest, bowed po-
iiteIy, and made move as if to intercept
me young women. AS they did so one of
the latter paused and waving them away
win an imperous sweep of the hand, said:
10 back to your corners, boys"
That settled IT,
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-03-03
GiINlRl LINE.

Now YORK; to liverpool, VIA Queenstown,
from Pier 40, North River.
FAST EMPRESS MAIL SERVICE.
Umprfa. March 7, 80 Galia, April l, 1000 AN
Seryia March IA s 80 Umbria, April 4, 90 PM
Etruria Mch 81. 80 PM Servia, April IL. 200 AN
Aurana Mch 2S,7 80 AM Bothnia, Apl 10, ii 100 AN
Cabin passage, $50 and upward; intermediate, S3o,
sfeerage tickets TO and from all parts of Europe
nj very low rates For freight and passage apply az
the company's office, Bowling Green, New YORK
VERNON H. BROWN Il CO., General Agents
Good accommodation can always be secured VI
application to WILLIAMS, DIAoND ",
lY21 VurNSl AGENTS. san fIstnClSSo-
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-03-03
MEN ABOUT TOWN.
Short Stories Gathered in the
Hotel Corridors.
They Were Familiar With the Language Of
the Ring-A Peculiar Power for Good.
English Newspaper Readers.

The increased number Of swords Of sword
nsh which are seen in the shop windows on
SAFE are the result of new fad, which is
last becoming popular. With the addition
Oh artificial guards or handles the swords
are used to decorate the walls OF apart
ments, and when artistically draped with
military trappings or tassels constitute an
ornament that is at least picturesque.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-03-03
Beet Sugar.

At the annual meeting of the Western
Beet Sugar Company yesterday the follow
ing Directors and officers. were elected
Directors-Claus. Spgeckels, A. b. Spreckels
John d. Spreckels, John l.. Roster, J. b
Stetson. W. G. Waters and E. II. Sheldon
Oficers-Claus Spreckels, President; John
l.. Roster, Vice-President; Il. II: Sheldon
Secretary; John ID. ,Spreckels d Brothers
Treasurers, and w. c. Waters. Superintend-
ent OF the factory at Jacksonville.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-03-03

not like Mrs. Simon Schwartz complexion
aaid goes not hesitate in saying so. He has
sald 1t so often. and to Mrs. Schwartz her
sel1; that that amiable lady at last became
urea OF 1T and attacked him. He struck
pack, and that blow was tire straw that
proke the cancels back. Her husband then
complaint for Jaretzki's arrest for battery
ana Yesterday Officer Whalen gathered
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-03-03
A QUESTION OLE WHARFAGE.

The Superior Court Has an Interesting
Point to Decide.
In the case Of Asa Il. Wells and others
against Charles .Schmaiing the Superior
Court is presented with an Interesting point
of law TO decide. The facts of the. case, adj
mitted by the parties, are as follows:
The defendant was the part owner and
the masterof the schooner Therese, which,
during the months Of August aud Septem-
Der, was anchored in the harbor OF Point
Arena and in the harhOr was "A buoy called
. the southeast Buoy" belonging to the de-
PENDANTS, used to enable vessels landing at
their wharf to approach the. same. lie there
and again depars.. This buoy consists of n
log or timber attached by u chain to an
anchor. which is sunk to the bottom, and Is
800 or 400 feet from the wharf.
On the 9th of August the defendant, as
master of. the Therese. and for the purpose
of landing at the wharf, made use of the
southeast buoy as a-mOoring. Whereupon an
agent Of the plaintiffs informed him that If
lie staid there a charge:of 500 day would
be imposed, and he then cast off.
On the 2Sth the master again utilized the
buoy, bit receiving similar warning again.
cast off, but attached his ship to lhe buoy by
a small rope, there continuing until Septem-
Der 10th last The query presented by
these facts is:
Is the plaintiff entitled 10 compensation?