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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1892-05-20
VER0ENNEs.

Trees and tomato plants were set out
here Arbor day.
Miss Jennie B. Stevens is visiting rel
atives in Lansingburgh and Troy.
Mrs. E. w. Shipman and Mrs. C. o.
Stevens are visiting relatives in Chica-
go.
Rev. DR.. Seaver of Rutland preached
in the Congregational church on Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Neville spent Sunday
with relatives and friends IN Middle
bury.
c. II. Heaton of Montpelier and w. F.
Scott of Brandon were in town on Thurs
day last.
DIR. Foster S. Haven of New York ar
rived Saturday for short stay with
relatives.
Edrck Adams, inspector of customs
at Montreal, spent Sunday with his
family in Panton.
Three canal boats of coal were re
celved last week from Rondout, n. u.
by Thomas Mack.
"Above the Clouds" was the play a
School-house hall, Tuesday evening
by young local talent.
c. p. Whiteford, who has made hi
home in Florida for some time, is nov
with relatives i'm Addison.
Zenas Curtis and wife of Michigan
formerly residents here, are visiting rel
atives in Panton and vicinity.
The Baptist society are making an eff
fort to raise sufficient money to finisl
the main audience room in their church.
Mrs. Kate (Foss) Severance, wife o
DR.. Severance of Keeseville, n. V, i
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. ii
Foss.
James f. White. the Addison count.
apple buyer fer j. Nix & Co. of New
York, died in Shelburn, Sunday, ageC
about 65.
F. Ii. Foss returned Monday from tn
burial of his father, G. X. Foss, at Fair
field, Me-, who died in Washington, ID
c., the 18th.
Saturday, market day, butter sold a
16 to II cents; eggs, II to 10 cents
dressed poultry, II to 10 cents potatoe
at depot, % cents.
Sprigg & Co. shipped car of calves
Friday, and on Monday car of calves
and ID. o. Noonan sent a car of stock t.
the Boston market.
"The Blue and the Gray, militar
drama, was given at School-house ha
the 10Th, 10th and 2lst, by Ethan ALE
post, G. A. r., Sons of Veterans an
Reform school.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1892-05-20
Tuesday, May II.

There was $3.50 900 fire in Brooklyn.
A Paris edition of the London Times Isl
proposed.
A shutdown of New York tanneries Isl
to take place.
Six were killed and seven injured in the
accident at Cleves, o.
Garzas revolutionary movement is
practically at an end
Cotton crop returns from the west indi1
cate from Is to 70 per cent. reduction in
planting.
Judge d. f. Nicholson of Rutland, VT.
received injuries in a runaway accident
from which he died.
Mrs. Alexander Battles aged 60 years.
committed suicide at Orange, Mass, by
hanging Dependency was the cause.
George A. Hamilton, drug clerk emil
ployed by Simard 81 Co., North Adams
Mass, took an accidental overdose Of
choral and died.
Secretary Blaine has appointed as junio1
counsel for the United States beford
theBehring sea arbitrator Russell DUANE
of Philadelphia.
The town of Shirley, Mass, has beer
condtionally left $1,000 by Mrs Betsy
Hazen for a building to be called "Haze1
Memorial Library"
Alonzo Parker, aged 70, died from ga'
suffocation at his home in Greenfield
Mass. He was for long time connected
with the Greenfield Tool company.
The Bath (Me.) board of trade has ap
pointed Hon. John H. Kimball, Charle|
H. Mcclellan and E. o. Plummer conn
mittee to raise Baths share of the fund.-
needed to properly construct the Main|
building at the Chicago exposition.
Edward A jerks has rendered his resia
nation as treasurer and business manage
of the New Hampshire Republican Pres
association. and will be succeeded by Ed
ward n. Pearson, editor of The Eveninl
Monitor and Independent Statesman.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1892-05-20
State 11ewS.

There is talk OF establishing a branch
of DR.. Keeley's institute for the cure of
drunkards at Montpelier.
o. L. Patrick died suddenly at Wind
sor last week. An autopsy showed sew
en- orange seeds lodged in the ntestines.
DR.. II. E. Hunt has fled from Hines
burgh. He was charged with enticing
small boys into retired places for immor-
al purposes.
The two-year-old child of Charles Bar
Der of Castleton was struck by train,
Wednesday, while playing on the track,
and probably fatally injured.
John A. Davy, a Swede, employed in
the Vermont Marble company's mill at
Proctor, was caught by revolving shaft,
Tuesday morning, and instantly killed.
Carl Davis, employed by the Eureka
Slate Co. of FAIR Haven, was killed on
Saturday by the fall of rocks loosened in
the quarry by blast. They fell upon
and crushed him.
C. j. Alger died in Burlington last
week at the age of 63 years. He had
been prominent in city politics and was
for some years editor of the Burlington
Independent, Democratic weekly which
he founded.
Rev. j. r. Bartlett, who in 1884 bought
! ha ri Ia.
lished at Montpelier, has been jailed at
Worcester, Mass, because he failed to
pay for it. Latterly he has been publish
ing prohibition paper at Worcester.
Judge Gleason, receiver of the defuncl
Ely copper mining company of Vershire
is paying off the creditors. In 1850 the
property was estimated to be worth 6
million dollars. 1t was sold by the re-
ceiver in 1888 for $4,000. The present
owner, Mr.. Krause. employs about II;
men.
Archie Mcdonald was fatally stabbed
by Z. Bowen during dance at lumber
camp up in Jay, Friday morning. Bower
was ltulOuS DcCduSC VI AhNbOho" az
tentions to Mrs. Bowen. Mrs. Bower
was also badly cut IN the scrape. Al
the participants in the row are said t
have been drunk at the time.
The Stark House, one of Bennington
landmarks, is to be torn down. On TN
place where it stands will go up a fin
brick block for stores and $50, 900 opeii
house. The tavern was built by William
Mather, Connecticut man, in l772-s'
read the stone Intel set over one of tn
old fireplaces that was torn down in 1917
'Mother Mccoy" as she is called,
the oldest person in Pownal, VT, belni
nearly 100 years otd. Her husband wa
a soldier in the war of 1872. Her neigh
bors drop in often to hear her quain
stories of the olden times. She is a con
slant tea-drinker and always has II
boiling hot, where she can reach it. Sh
' throws the grounds out of the window
| where a large pile of them has bee
a formed, and there is rumOr that
l peddler drove upon the heap and hi
wagon was tipped over.-[ Exchange.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1892-05-20

Ravachol is to be tried for murder.
The formation of plumbers trust in
Boston is denied.
Jealousy was the cause of murderous
assault at Jay, VT.
All the granite cutters at Worcester,
Mass, have quit work
The annual parade of the Boston school
regiment has occurred.
Professor Langston is liable to make
trouble for the administration.
The weaveTs at the Stevens wooden
mills, Haverhill, Mass, have struck.
The house will probably order an inves-
tigation of the public printing office.
Major Warner says the coming Grand
Army encampment will be grand sue
cess.
The Dominion parliament will probably
pass resolutions favoring home rule in
Ireland
| Edwin Perry, "A well known resident OF
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1892-05-20

Pawtucket, r. l., has been missing since
Tuesday.
Living H. Hill OF Boston. charged with
attempting to poison his wife, is on trial
at Saco, Me
Observer S-agrave of Providence has
discovered Il beautiful group Of spots on
the suns disc
James Taylor, with record of having
sixty wives has been sentenced to three
years in states prison.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1892-05-20

Mrs. John Liberty, ST., aged II, died
in this city on Saturday. Funeral SER
vices were held Monday at the Catholic
church. A husband, four sons and four
daughters survive her.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1892-08-13

Familiarity. an action chat caused me to
start in alarm eve are relatives, and
believe that relatives ought to be in
terested in each other. What's the use
in people having relations if they are
going to act toward them as they would
toward strangers"
still felt Il little uneasiness on &C.
count of his act Of familiarity and did
not vouchsafe any reply to his remark.
Il he understood my feelings he chose
to ignore the fact, for seemingly taking
went on:
Is! presume you have not been over
whelmed with attentions from your rel
atives, for understand you have
known very few and that those few
have not been extraordinarily kind to
you. By the way. how did you like the
reception Laura gave you yesterday?
was surprised beyond measure by
the abrupt question, and l could not
have answered it if / had desired to do
SO. Besides. had no wish to answer
it. because could not in1trutb say any
thing favorable. and | did not. want to
either speak unfayorably or. utter a
falsehood. So | maintained silence,
feeling as uncomfortable as possible.
81 can easily guess what you think, .
he continued, directly. You did not
find her manner the most pleasant I
know, and her reception was not exact
" what one would like. Your cousin
is a queer woman, Miss Owens, a very
queer woman. You are relation, and
1 for that reason do not mind speaking
to YOU as ] would not to stranger, OF
to one not connected with us. viii
say to you that Laura is not on only
queer woman. but she is g. disappolnt'
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er trihing matters. Then suddenly he
leaned forward and abruptly asked:
''Do you know, Miss Owens, why !
take such interest in your
!. I was startled and alarmed again.
but managed to say:
s'Because am alone"
eyes, The replied, that is 1t III part:
but it is not all. There is something
else besides that and relationship. You
remember said the other day shat
knew your mother years ago and that
we were very good friends?"
nodded and he went on.
s'We were more than friends, Miss
Owens, at least / was more than a
friend to her. I was a lover, and
loved her with all the ardor man can
feel. worshiped her, il fact, SIZE
did not return my love, and when she
married / was a sadly disappointed
man. I have never forgotten that love,
and to-day your mothers memory is
fresh in my heart. I married, hoping
to forget, but I could not forget. l
loved your mothers shadow better than
I loved my wife, and do yet.
He paused, resting his head in his
hands, and as looked upon him, read
ing in his attitude and actions the grief
that was in his soul, I pitied him deep
II, and at once forgave him all he had
said about Charles Cornell
81 have never, never forgotten my
love for your mother he resumed,
after awhile, stand it is because of that
love am so interested in you. You
are SO like her, both in looks and char
anfa,.N a.
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Again he paused Tor 2 moment 'pcI :. tnen
cort;nned. half speaking to himself:

Again he paused TOR a nonent, then
continued, half speaking to himself:
ssWas it wrong to love woman sc
well that my love could not die? was
t wrong to love her memory more than
love the woman who is my wife? Is
it wrong to love the dead, and the Nv
ing counterpart of the dead? is II a
crime, a sin for a maa to love thas
which he cannot resist? Can man
control his heart? Can he bride his
love and turn it here and there at ms
will? Can he be anything but human
In his agitation, whichns increased
alar1ningly every moment, Mr. Ber-
nard arose and walked the floor, his
face drawn and white and his hands
clutched firmly. He did not look at
me, and seemingly rather avoided my
presence. His soul, ! knew, was ex-
periencing the most exquisite agony
but could not account for the cause
Surely the membrance Of one he had
loved would not affect him like that. l
was disturbed for him, but could do
nothing only wait.
Presently he became more quiet, and'
taking up his hat, looked at me IN
curious, undecided way for an instant,
then turned and left the room without
a word.
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CooYa,eA1 lSs1 81 H17Ktllose ufwsRapta Co

ssAh that is all mistaken idea," he
said, with smile. 1--WE are related,
you know, and between kinfolk it is not
necessary to draw the line of business
80 closely. If you wish you need not
work at all to-day, but put in the time
idling about the store and seeing what
kind of place we have here"
Thanks answered, 81 would pre-
fer to work"
He sat there for some time watching
me in silence. grew restless under
his gaze, and began to fdget, and l am
sure he could not fail to notice my en-
barrassment. Yet he seemed in no
hurry to continue the conversation, nor
did he appear 70 mind my annoyance.
WELL" he remarked at last, having
evidently read my features to his hearts
content ''since you are so anxious to
begin work, and refuse to be satisfied
with anything else, suppose we may
as we'll talk business and get this mat
ter settled. Let me see some of your
writing, will your"
81 have none,'' replied.
SWELL then, copy g. sentence from 8
paper here" and ne handed NE pen
and paper.
Ibid as requested and handed him my
work for inspection. He examined it
critically. nodded his head q time or
two, and appeared to be very we'll salts
aed with, it, II was quite well done,
I'm sure, for was not a bad scribe and
I was very particular and neat.
t<Ihat will do" he said, presently.
eft is better than I expected. see you
have pretty fair general education.
and think you are inclined to be care
full and correct Now, I'll tell you
what I have in mind. I'm going to give
you a desk in 5l,e office here, and your
duty will be to read and answer letters
In other words you will be my private
secretary. That will be a better posi-
tion than the ether, because it will not
be half so hard work, and then it has
other advantages, p"
He paused, and looked at me as il for
arcply, but made none. Secretly |
was greatly plea ed with his PROPOSE
ton, but had decided to accept with
good grace whatever he gave me, doing
uny best to fill the position satisfactorily
GLOW does that arrangement suit
you?" he finally inquired. finding that /
was not disposed 20 speak my thoughts
o1 the subject.
1T is perfectly satisfactory" re-
piled.
"Then you accept the placer"
!. eyes, sir ! am willing to attempt
the duties il you think me capable"
every we'll. ] believe you will give
satisfaction At first the duties may
come little awkward, but you'll soon
adapt yourself to them, and in 81 short
time you'll have perfect understand
ing of them, shall be here the great
.er part of the day right along, and shall
be glad to help you with advice and in-
sttuction Don't hesitate to call On me
for help when YOU need it,"
''Thanlzs," said, you are exceeding
~ good to me-"
<'Not at ali. You are more to ME than
a common employee he answered, with
s. smile, laying his hand On my shoulder
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1hos. .onttort.

ment to me 1t'huft me. to see her treat
you so coldly, because ] know how yor
must feel want my wlfe's people te
feel welcome at my house just as mine
are, and do my best to make them fee
so. try to make up what she lacks,
but you know it is impossible for one tc
remove the unpleasantness another's
conduct Creates
He paused, but did not look at me.
thought his face very serious and earn
est; and his appearance, together with
the sadness of his tone. touched my
heart. pitied him, and forgetting the
liberty he had taken with me a moment
before, increased ny esteem for him.
believed that nc was good man, and
that in his attentions TO me he was
striving to make up 4or the cold indif-
terence ct his wife. felt truly graft
fed to him, and tried to thank him fo1
his consideration Of nc, but he waved
my words away, saying: :-
"You owe me nothing, Miss Owens.
I have done nothing more shan it was
my duty to do. You arc entirely alone
in the world. and Of course somebody
must take an interest IN you. You came
to Laura expecting her assistance and
friendship, and failing to receiv, them,
why, then it deyolvcs on me to, in some
manner, make good what she with
holds. / ain verS glad to have the
power OF favoring one who is connected
with my wife, and do not want you to
feel that you are under any obligations
TO me, for you are not"
was deeply sensible Of MIR. Demands
kindness. and resolved that I would
avail myself of every opportunity ia
show my appreciation OF it. would
exert myself to the utrnos: to aid him
with my services, and OH every occasion
I would make such return as could for
his henevolence. resolved to tax his
generosity as little ss possible, and to
lose no opportunity CT showing him
how truly grateful was for his good"
ness.
With this feeling for my employer /
began work for him. I found my duties
light and pleasant, and when ! had
learned to adapt myself to it my posi-
ton proved as agreeable as could
wish. l was independent of charity,
and out of the reach Of abuse, and
was quite happy.
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CHAPTER XIV.
& STRANGE VISIT.

According to promise l wrote to Mrs.
Cornell as soon as was settled, giving
| her cheering account of myself and
announcing with considerable pride
that was gaining my own support.
spoke in my letter of Mr.. Bernard's gen
crosby and praised him highly, but
said little of his wife, knowing nothing
of a pleasant nature to say and prefer
ring not to speak Of her faults. did
not neglect to express my thanks for
the many kindnesses shown me by the
Cornells, and I begged the good cid
lady to believe that was ever grateful
! to her, as well ass her husband and son,
for their generous consideration Of one
who had no claim On them save the
common one Of humanity.
In due time received al answer to
INV letter It was a long eplst)e,
peaned, as ] supposed, by Charles Cor"
neLl's hand, though it came from his
mother and bore her signature. The
letter did me a world Of good, for every
line Of it was fraught with love such as
q, mother would express to an absent
daughter, AND after reading it felt sc
tanned much good advice, too, given in
such a. delicate way as not to appear in
the least officious; and, besides, it bore
| man, expressions of naotherly sollcl-
t1.de.
ssRclncm !oer," it concluded, shat ii
YOU ever stand in need Of friends or
home you have but to come to us.
| Both ms husband and son beg me to as
sure YOU that it would afford them the
greatest pleasure to be OF service TO
you. So, my dear, do not, out OF false
modcsty or p:ide fail to avail yourself
of our assistance should you ever need
it,.
The letter came to my lodging during
the day and it was after supper that
took it to my room to read it's contents
/ was alone and did not hesitate to shed
tears of gratitude when / had perusec
| the pages and sat recalling the incidents
of my stay at the home Of the Cornells,
| I reviewed in detail all the events OF
that happy week, dwelling fondly on
each kind word and act, and especially
fondly on those connected with Charles
Cornell.
My mind was SO thoroughly taken ur
with retrospective thoughts that oe
came completely oblivious to my sur
rouudings, and for an hour l ivec
apart from my physical being, ! was
aroused !. last by a sharp knocking al
my door and standing up discovered
that the night had stolen in, and that
the room was quite dark save for
faint streak Of moonlight that was
falling in through the window. l sup
| posed the knocking came from my
| landlady, or some. one else connected
with the house, andI went Immediately
to the door; but I started back in sur
| prise when. saw who my visitor was
and for minute stood gazing blapldy
| before me, making no effort to utter
word My visitor noticed my surprise
and, allowinghis feelings to relax into q
pleasant smile, said:
miss Owens, have startled You oy
appearing SO ,inexpedtedly' at Fou1
home, but trust you will pardbrt, fne
for the liberty heye taken ti1a coming
unlimited and unanEounced. The
thought Just came to me an, hour since
that ought to see whether you were
comforts bly, situated, and presulning or
our relationship I made bold to come
and saa Won at home. I beg that you
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viii not consider my visit an intrusion
e mo, SIR replied, still too startled
to speak and act connectedly. ! did
not know what ought to say or do,
and instead of becoming calm and col
lected, grew more and more confused
every moment. I did not invite my
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-03-17
Bates College.

Those members of the senior and junior
classes who are to enter teaching as a pro-
fession are to be given course of weekly
lectures as class work next term, one a
week, on pedagogical subjects. The
speakers are to be the experienced in
structors of the two cities, such as Prof
Moody of Edward Little High School,
who speaks on moral instruction in pub
lie schools; Prof. Wheeler of Lewiston
High School on science in public schools:
Prof. Dnnton of Lewiston Grammar
School on grammar school work; Prof.
Frisbee of Nichols Latin School on the
history of education; Prof. Jordan on the
high school principal; Supt. Stetson of
Auburn on school uperintendency; Prof
Rand ON mathematics in public schools
Other speakers are to be Prof. Files of
Lewiston High School, Supt. Stuart of
Lewiston and Prof. Hartshorn of the
college,
April II has been fixed as the date for
college Y. M. G.. A deputation's visit to
Bates.
The Y. M. c. A. here is in Astonishing
condition and will hold a public literary
meeting March 80, the programme to be
made up of papers on timely topics, a
symposium and orations, together with a
good musical programme.
The college band has reorganized with
several new members and is entering
upon a seasons work that promises much
success.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-03-17
IN HONOR OF JUDGE wHlTEHousE.
rendered Banquet BY the Knox Bar
Association.
Especial to the Press.1

Especial to the Press.l
RooKLAND, March 16.-The Knox
County Bar Association held a banquet
at the Thorndike House tonight the oc-
casion being in honor of Judge Wllllam
P. Wfdtehouse, of Augusta, who pre-
sided at this term. Among the many
prominent legal gentlemen present was
Hon. Henry B. Cleaves of Portland.
Delegations from the neighboring coun-
ties of Lincoln and Waldo were present
and, taken altogether, it was the most
talented and merry gathering that has
been seen here in years. The banquet
was model in its way and all are LOUD
in their praises of the spread. The toast
master was Hon. David N. Mortland and
in spite of the fact that it was an entirely
impromptu affair, the toasts and respon-
ses were fluent and graceful. Chester M.
Walker, chairman of the committee OF
arrangements, is especially deserving OF
credit for the tact which he used in the
management of affairs. The Knox Bar
Association was increased in it's member
ship by the admission this term OF
Messrs. Campbell and Rice. 1t is har-
monious and thriving organization. The
following officers were elected for the
coming year:
President-David N. MortIand.
Vice PreSident-J. III. Montgomery OF Gam
den.
Secretary and Treasurer Chester M. Wal
Librarian-Ralph r. Ulmer.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-03-17
CITY MISSIONS.
Methodists Banded Together in Good
Work.

PIrTsBURG, Pa, March 16.-A confer
ence of representatives of the Methodist
Episcopal church, from all parts of the
country, to form National Union of
City Evangelization, began here today.
These officers were elected:
President John Trussler, Brooklyn.
Secretary-J. K. Clark, Cincinnati
The convention listened to reports
from the cities represented. All the re-
ports showed large increase in the
number of missions, converts and Sunday
school scholars. A plan of organization
was adopted. 1t recommends a general
union composed of the representatives
from the various unions, and the prepa-
ration of memorial to the next general
conference asking that the purposes of
the organization be inserted in the disci
pline of the church.