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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1892-08-12

DR.. Thorne, the eminent .ondon surgeon,
has arrived at some interesting conclu-
sions with regard to the spread of diph-
iberia, which he has embodied in a report
to the Royal College of Physicians and
Surgeons. He shows that, apart from age
susceptibility, diphtheria is specially incl
dent to those attending the elementary
schools. Among the special facilities ex-
listing at these places for the dissemination
of the infection by and among the scholars,
DR.. Thorne remarks that school attend
ance has operated to foster and maintain
those sore threats" which so often form
the connecting links between one and an
other fatal prevalence of diphtheria; that
"reminiscences of the disease have been
notable among those frequenting schools,
whether as pupils or teachers: also the
daily aggregation within the school prem
ises of those who are at the age of greatest
susceptibility to diphthera has again and
again led to sudden development of the
disease, and this in form most rotent for
mischief and for death.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1892-08-12
The Propagation of Leeches.

Up to within forty years Sweden, Russia,
Poland and Hungary enjoyed a practical
monopoly of the leech business, but now
nearly all the leeches used abroad come
from artificial ponds and meadows in the
south of France, where the bottom is firm
and solid, the areas chosen being divided
into rectangular plots by bitches. The
breeding season arrives in June and July,
and at this time water is admitted into the
bitches, the meadow fats remaining dry.
The eggs are laid by the leeches in loose
soil at the margins of the bitches. When
the young ones are Matched the meadows
are OVERLOOKED artticially some six or eight
inches. The young leeches are fed upon
the blood of living horses and cattle driven
into the shallow water twice week.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1892-08-12
Puniana.

81 would knot harm thee" sang the
buzz saw to the log.
Census Taker-Any of the family reli-
gious2 Head of House-You might put
down one. My brother lives on prairie.
Are any of the colors discernible to the
touch?" asked the school teacher. II have
often felt blue" replied the boy at the
head of the class.
times up" as the workman announced
when he fixed the hanging clock.
The man at the masthead has a tiptop
berth.
Living in the garnet may be said to be
rheumatic difficulty.
The lumberman will split" with his
best friend.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1892-08-12
A NORWEGIAN STATESMAN.
How Knute Nelson, of Minnesota, Made
His WY In tie nrld.

Tie Hon. Krti.. .SelsOn, Republican
candidate for COVE or of Minnesota, las
had a stran ely varied career and wide
eApoi..Aoe for man of L.,y years. He
was born in Norway Feb. 2, 1913; was
brought to the United States in 1919, re-
ceived an academic education, studied law
and entered the practice soon after the
war closed, but the course of events had
already made him a soldier and a poll.
tcian.
At the outbreak of the civil war he en-
listed in the Fourth Wisconsin infantry
and served through the war as private and
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1892-08-12

A patent medicine man in London re-
Gently put out an advertisement in the
American style Offering $500 for any case
of influenza his medicine would not cure
A Mrs. Garlic used il according to direc-
tions, got no relief and brought suit. The
court of queens bench has just decided
that the doctor must pay the $500 and all
the costs, which in England amount to a
good deal. 1t is fact not generally known
that in England an advertisement has the
force of q written contract.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1892-08-12
No. 265,-Crossword Enigma,

My first is In careful but not in save;
My second in water, and also in wave;
My third Is in table, but not in chair;
My fourth is in lovely, but not in fair;
Ny fifth is in ringing, but not in bell
Ny sixth y IN pitcher, but not in well;
Ny seventh Is in sovereign, but not in gold;
My eighth Is in youthful, and also in old;
Ny ninth is in dolefal, but not IN sad;
My tenth is in happy, and also in glad;
My eleventh in reaping. but not in sow;
My whole, the grub of an insect, is ugly and
slow,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1892-08-12
BUCkLEN'S ARNlCk sALvE.

The best salvc IL the world for cuts,
bruises. >ores. ulcers. salt rhcum, fever
sores, teitcr, ch1rp'd hards chilhlains.
corns, az Ill Zoo cruz .a., ana posi-
til tiy cues pi. or no pay required.
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satisfae-
ton, or money refunded. Price 25 cents
per box. For sale by all druggists.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1892-08-12
AVOID GREASE
c0TT0LEhE

which is composed Of pure
cottonseed oil and pure beef
suet nothing else not
even salt. 1t is better than
either lard or butter for all
cooking purposes, and one
pound Of Cottolene will do
as much as two pounds Of
lard or butter, and it costs
less than either.
Every housekeeper that
tries Cottolene will find in
it just what she wants.
Beware Of imitations-get
the genuine Of your grocer.
N. X. FAIRBANK e. co.,
CHICAGO, and
s Central Wharf, Boston.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1892-08-12
No. 266.-Historica1 Scene.

see man riding as n captive through
a grand city. He was a great chieftain in
Britain. and as he rides through he ex-
claims, How is it that you, possessed of
so much magnificence, envy me my
humble howell in Britain9" What was the
name of the cheftain2 What city did he
ride through?
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1892-08-12
No. 264.-Decapitations

/ am something eatable, something not
eatable that makes a noise to amuse small
boys, and sometimes people give my name
to burglar. Catch this burglar and cut
off his head, and he will be one who twists
or distorts things Again behead and take
out his heart, and he will become a genis
of noble forest trees, some of which fur
nish very desirable food to be eaten with
the first mentioned article.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1892-08-12

struggle among
competitors for
t b e Republican
nomination. A t
the recent con-
vention at Man
kato Professor j.
7. McCleary, of
that city, was NOM
mated on the third
ballot with the
usual wild en-
thusiasm." Pro-
fessor McCleary
was born in On
tario, g an a d a,
-
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1892-08-12
No. observation-disclosures.

l. Curtail to despair and leave covering.
2. Wicked and leave a musical note.
3. In need and leave pale.
4. To reason and leave poor.
5. To frighten and leave mark.
g. A substance resembling hemp and
leave to stand out.
Z. \ large basin and leave to battle.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1892-08-12
No. 287.-Missing Letter Puzzle.

When the missing letters have been sup
piled the whole will form a verse from a
we'll known poem by Longfellow:
-n-o-m-n-, "a -d-o-s-r-o-,
I-o-r-e-t-n-d-n-o-w-y
B-t-o-c-,t-a-e-c-t-m-r-o-
F-n-u-f-r-h-r-h-n-o-a-.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1892-08-12
A Scholar In Politics.

Hon. John Lind, now representing the
Seventh district of Minnesota in congress,
having announced his retirement from the
field, there was an exceedingly lively
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1892-08-12

FEB. 3, 1888, and JAMES T. M'CLEAhi'
was educated at the McGill university.
Montreal. He chose teaching as profess
sion and followed it eight years in Pierce
county, Wis. Since 1881 be has been state
institute conductor at the Mankato Normal
school. He is also author of a text book
entitled Studies In Civics."
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1892-08-12
A Feeling Reflection.

dogs may have their day, if they want
it; but the night is plenty good enough for
me-" said Tommy Ticklemouse, feline his
way carefully along the backyard fence.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1892-08-12
FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS

MRS. WISsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has beer
used by millions OF mothers tor their children
while teething. If disturbed Mt light and
and crying with pain OF Cutting Teeth send
at once and get bottle OF Mrs. winslow's
will relieve the poor little sufferer Immediate
ly. Depend upon it, mothers, there Is no
mistake about it. 1t cures Diarrhpa, reeu-
lates the stomach and bowels, cures wind col
tc, soitens the gums and reduces infla NINA.
ton, and gives tone and energy to the whole
system. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup''
for children teething is pleasant to the taste
and j. the prescription of one OF the oldest
and bes' female physicians and nurses In the
United states. Price twenty-five cents bot
lie. sold by all druggists throughout the
world. Be sure and ask Tor "MRs. WINsLow's
SOOTHING SYRUP 40
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1892-08-12
No. 263.-Pictorial Puzzle.

The first two letters Of the names of the
above objects, placed in their proper order,
will form the name Of one kind of steahii
engine,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1892-08-12
z,e,N1g ,2,sGS
TIE PUzzLER
No. 2O2.-Numericals.

No. 202.-Numericals.
Far IN in the mountains, where all things are
jumbled,
As il Natures book into |, 2, had tumbled,
Like Jill In the legend, a mountaineers daugh-
ter
Went up to the spring for jugful of water
She knew each steep cliff, and each deep ], 2, 8.
But while cleaning !, 2, 3, 4, 5, from tree
Overhanging precipice, shocking TO tell,
With a sudden /, 2, 3, 4, 3, down she fell
BY fortunate chance saving 8, 0, Z, neck;
But the 1,2, g. 4, 5, Q, 7, was wreck.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1892-08-12
Key to the Puzzler.

No. 255.-A Final Puzzle:
Morning journal and courier., 1892-12-17

and on credit he does not sing."-Flieg ende Blatter.
 "Did you hear about Stringer's hard luck?" "No. What was iti" "Ee was passing Isaacstein's yesterday and noticing great painted sign announcing that $100,. 900 worth of clothing had to be sold in the next two days. went in and offered S1 ,000 for the lot" "Wella" "Isaacstein took it."-Pittsburg Dispatch.
 Good d-natured frIend-What a niee-look. ing little dear it is. Fond mother-Do you think he takes after me or his dadal Good natured friend-Well, don't fee any re- semblsnce to either of you just yet; but you never can tell, they change so ss they grow up, and sometimes the prettiest ba- bies grow up plainest.-Fun.
 Orthogrsphy is commonly reckoned 8 pretty dry subject. but there is no branch of knowledge but may be heightened by 8 skillful teacher. A visitor was chatting with the little daughter of the family. sl
 "What do you study at schoolf" he asked.
 "Readin' an' writin' an 'rithmetic an spellin'." you arei And what study do you like best?"
 "Spsllin'."
 "Indeed Most children do not. Why do you like spellingi" A
 "'Cause every time I spell a word the teacher laughs. ."-Good News.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-12-17

of the rag bag a gown you had quite given up, the gown you had in mind when you bought the ribbon. Say it is green. It is faded and soiled. Never mind that, but sew the ribbon in stripes quite close to- gether up and down the skirt from belt to hem. Fit the stripes about the waist of course.
 Now use the rest of the ribbon on the waist. Maybe you can only get jacket fronts and back out of the old dress. Cover the jacket or zouave fronts with the ribbon. Put in loose vest and sleeves of surah or China silk to match the shade oi
 ribbon, say gray. Face the collar of your zouave with this gray and make nice lit tie pointed belt. If you want to be just | right line the souave with the silk. Trust | me, you will have a very stylish, quaint dress Of course it will cost you some | thing, but not near as much as a gown not
 half so pretty would have amounted to il | gotten "out and out" Do your hair uI nicely and prettily in a knot at the back oi
 your head. Stick comb pin in 1t, weal | it all with an air of confidence, and yoI
 will have all the girls raving with envy
 When the gown Is done stand at the win
 dow and let them zee it as they go by. O
 course you must look "far away" so the.
 won't suspect your design. FLoRErTE.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-12-17
NEW HAVEN SATURDAY MORNING, DECEMBER IT, 1892

levy tax to meet the interest on certain railroad bonds, as was his duty, and he was committed by a United States judge. Nominated by the grateful populace, he accepted and conducted his campaign by mail in such a manner Shat he led his ticket by several hundred votes. As his term expires January 1, he will step out of jail directly into the legislature.
 There is no sentiment in the Postoffice department. A kind gentleman in Phila- delphia has made formal request that all communications received at the postofice in that city addressed to Santa Claus be forwarded to him, in order that he may answer them with gift from himself. This looks like reasonable sort of request, te say nothing of the generosity 1t dis plays. All the same, it has been referred to the Postofice department at Washing ton, and the postmaster-general directs attention to the law which distinctly says that all mail matter addressed to fictitious names, initials or persons, and all commu- nications evidently not endorsed with an evident intention of delivery to some gen. uine person or place, shall be held for transmission to the dead letter office.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-12-17
4fs1e1Iatreu11s.
II SUNDAYS 10 to i.

Norton Street Building Line. ITO the Honorable Court of Common Council J of the City of New Haven:
 Your Committee 9n Bqi,ding g Lines to whom date 3d and 10th days of October. A. D., 1899, direc ing the designation of Bailding Lines in Norton Street. hereby respectfully report, that that we caused notice to be given to all persons whose estate it Is claimed will be- especially persons interested in the proposed Building Line in all respects pursuant to the provision of the Charter of said City, to appear before us and said line, and of estimating and assessing the damages and benefits accruing. And we fully heard at the time and place specified in said notice all persons who appeared before us. ing lines to be established. to wit: On both sides of Norton street, b~tween Chapel and Elm streets at 20 feet back from and parallel with the street lines except in the case of corner lots for six feet back from and parallel with the street Hnes and also caused a survey in writing to be made of said proposed line which survey con l. the land on which each proprietor is to be pro- hibited from building; which survey is hereby annexed to and made part of this report. estimate and assess the damages to be paid to said proprietors, respectively, and the benefits to be paid by the persons whose estate will be especially benefited by such designation, re- And thereupon we do assess and determine the damage and benefits to be equal to all per
 JAMES B. MARTIN,
 Assistant City Clerk. In Court of Common Council. read, accepted, dered laid as reported.
 Approved December 13, 1S92.
 Attest: EDWARD DOWNES,
 dis St City Clerk,
Morning journal and courier., 1892-12-17
FASHION NOTES.
The Trickery of Bodices.

What seems to be simplicity in numer- ous toilets is often the acme of artfulness
 This is true of the ruffie-necked corssges, an example of which is shown in the sketch, and generally of the use of ruf1es and ribbons on the waists of house dress es. Never have ribbons been so cheap. One stands dszsd before counter of rib. bon bargains. Yet it will be mere extrav- agance to buy any unless you know what to do with it. Here is an idea to help you out. Get yards and yards of some plaid or "old-fashioned" figured ribbon. They come in queer greens and grays-in almost all oolors, for that matter. Now dig oui
Morning journal and courier., 1892-12-17
EDITORIAL NOTES.

It is said that in Maryland the demand for "colored teachers" exceeds the supply. | We suppose that the color referred to is dark. The demand for rosy and pink school teachers is good in every State.
 It appears that $25 is thought to be too low 8 price for kiss in sons localities Two hundred and fifty dollars has been fixed upon as the price in Indiana. Louis Haas was fined $500 for "forcibly saluting Miss Palmer on the street, but Governor Chase remitted half of the fine on the ground that it was excessive"
 A Kentucky man recently got prize for the following excellent definition of gen tleman: "A man of refinement and culture whose aims are noble, whose truth is con- stant, and not only constant in it's kind, but elevated in it's degree; whose want of meanness makes him simple, and who can look the whole world in the face with true, manly sympathy for the great and small.''
 The Philadelphia City Hall is not quite such performance as the State Capital at Albany, but it will do. It has been sev- eral years in the works, and is not done yet. It has already cost about ten millions, and over four millions more are wanted for it. The tower alone Is to cost $700, ,O00. These, the committee is careful to say, are only Approximate" figures. Approximate is good word.
 No wonder the reporters call it "the fire fiend, "the devouring clement" etc. The national board of fire underwriters estimates the fire waste in this country as follows: For 1882, $s4,OoO, 900; 1883 $1Oo, ,0oO, ,OOO; 1884, $11O,OOo, 900; 1885 $1O2, ,OOO. .0oo; 1886, $1O4,OOO ,O00; 1887 $119, ,OOO, ,OO0; 1888, $11O, ,00O, ,000; 1889 $123. 100000 1890, $1C9, 100000; 1891
 $143, ,OO0, ,O00. Considerably over billio, gone up in smoke.
 Preparations are making to run 8 stree
 car line in New York with "ammoni motors" Anhydrous ammonia is allowe
 to expand into gaseous form and in thi
 form acts on the piston of the engine a
 steam would do. The escaping gas is COT . ducted to reservoir of water, where !. forms aqueous ammonia. At the end ( on the rout. this tank is removed and the gs z. ye again separated and made rsady for use 0 .s, another trip. The cost is figured at ls' of than half that of trolley systsm.< 1t
 Judge Lane, presiding judge of u
 county court of Class county, Missoul hss was lately elected to the state legislatu ,h while prisoner in the county jail.
 the interest of the taxpayers hs refused
Morning journal and courier., 1892-12-17
HASTY.

Those who marry h haste now repent Ill Dakota.-Kste Fields Washington.
 A cyclone may be put down in the list of catching airs.-Chicago Inter-Ocean. - Many a man has made goose of him self with single quill.-Texas Siftings.
 Noah was the first curve pitcher. He pitched the ark without and within.-Har- yard Lsmpoon.
 Husband-Didn't you promise to obey me at the altar. Wife-Yes; but we're not there nowi-Tit-Bits.
 Little Dot-Oh, dearl I wish I wasn't girl. Teacher-You dot Why1 Little Dot eCause like to sit with the boys.-Good News.
 Mrs. Lease may never get into the senate, but MT. Lease knows If she does that he is elected for the house.-Chicago Inter- Ocean.
 The "Persenal recollections of ballet dancer" are announced for early publi- cation. What Washington said to her will be read with interest.-Philadelp | Ledger.
 Sister-What are you going to be when you grow up? Little Brother-Tm goin' | to be a hon-tamer in a circus. "Youl | Why, you run away from dog. "Yes, but dogs ain't trained not to hurt anybody."- | GtOOO N9WS.
 "He told me I was the only girl he ever l loved." "And told it so that you believed ita' inquired her confidante. "Yss." "l
 would consider his offer very carefully. He certainly ought to do we'll in business. "-
 Washington Star.
 "The great problem that have to deal
 with" said the keeper of the imbecile asy' lynn, s'is to find some occupation for the
 people under my charge" "Why not gel
 them to inventing college yellsi" asked thu
 visitor-Buffalo Express.
 Wiegins-It seems sad to see Mrs. Flynr
 left widow so young. Spriggins--
 Heavens, man! there's her husband stand
 ing right beside her. Wiggins-Yes,
 know; but she married his money, ant that is all gone.-Chicago Inter Ocean. Husband-I think I'll go out for 8 littl , wall, my dear. Wife (wrathfully)-I don see how you can stand there and see you wife struggling with a fire that simpl E won't burn. Husbsnd-I can't, my deal i that is the season am going out.-Puch "Look here, Herr Pipser, this canar r you sold me the other day as a good song |, ster hasn't opened his mouth yet" Al @ that is because he Is proud bird. B s knows that he has not been paid for ye
Morning journal and courier., 1892-12-17
RQfsIeIl Ilaneu11s.
Revno1ds Street Building Line.

Reynolds Street Bu1lO1nS LIHes ITO the Honorable Court of Common Council ] of the City of New Haven: ,,nos +o xvbor, was referred the Order of said Court bearing date of October 8 and September F, !6gs, d1recI- ine the designation of Building Lines in Reynold attended to the duty assigned us and that we caused notice to be given to all persons whose estate it Is claimed will be especially nenent1So i ferested in the proposed Building Line, in all re- spects pursuant to the provisions of the charter qefsrsnce e to the designation of said line, and of estimating and assessing the damages and bene- fits accruing And we fully heard at the tune and place specified In sald notlce al' peIsonS "no
 And your Committee thereupon caused buli1- t ing Line to be established, to-wit: On the both sides of Reynolds street between shermaa d a ane aiiel with the street line, except in the case or corner lots for which the building lines are here by established six feet 6ack from ana in writipg to be made of said proposed line, whlcn survey contains @ particular description or sa1o Ia fo be prohibited from building; which survey Is hereby annexed to and made part or this re port. .o,,, ,,,oo..dad f, estimate and assess the damages to be paid tt said proprietors, respectively, and the pene1t to be paid by the persons whose estate VIII D' especially benefited by sucn oes'sha'ion' ro
 And thereupon we do assess and determine the damage and benefits to be equa! 70 al neraons interested in the aforesaid Bullolni Line. .....a
 All of which is resPeGMfHslly spbTitFfS Clerk
 Tn Court of Common Council-Read, accepted recommendation adopted and assessment o' dered laid as reported. ,.oa
 Approved December 13, 1s92
 d,, A''eS' at ~ City Clerk
Morning journal and courier., 1892-12-17
RECENT PUBLICATIONS.

"Philip Meyers Scheme: A Story of Trades Unionism," by Luke A. Hedd. With an appendix giving political data and the opinions of the great political parties upon the labor question. The
Morning journal and courier., 1892-12-17
r. CHRISTINA AS GOODS
 On Center Counters g Very Attractive.

We have just purchased an importers stock of Dressed Dolls. Prices are soc, 75c, 79c, $1.19 and $2.39 each way Under Price. Have you seen on our book counter Flaw thorn's SCARLET LET TER" at 1Sc? handsome ly bound, worth soc.
 Bargains in Olive Wood Stamp Boxes, Inkstands, etc., at 15c, 25c and 35c.
 We are showing, as usu- al, the largest stock of Gloves, Handkerchiefs, Muffs, Pocketbooks, Pur- ses, Neckwear, etc., to be found in this city, all at our popular Low Prices.