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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1895-12-13

The horse case reported somewhat at
length in our account of court proceed
ings has an educational value The out
come of it illustrates the danger of get
ting upon too heavy paper Most of the
signers of the notes in question could
have managed to pay for 500 share in
the horse, but those of them that were
good found that when they signed the
notes they bought more horse than
they had bargained for.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1895-12-13

News comes from Constatinople every
few days to the effect that the sultan is
insane, or that he is drinking heavily,
or that a plot to murder him has been
perfected. The murders of Armenians
do not stop. however, nor do the powers
of Europe appear to be able to prevent
their continuance.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1895-12-13
FOREFATHERS' DAY.

The annual celebration in Middleburv
of the landing of The Pilgrims will be
held at the Congregational church on
the evening of Friday. the 10Th inst,
beginning at : O'Clock. Rev. \. W.
Dickens of Middlebury will give the
address. The ladies' social party in the
lecture room, following the public ex-
ercises. will be attended with toasts.
music and addresses. The tickets. cost
ing 30 cents, will he on sale at Sterns
drug store.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1895-12-13

Editor Harris of Harris Weekly is out
fiat-footed for Col. G. 5. Forbes of st.
Albans for governor. lie believes Mr..
Forbes is an ideal candidate. Now
whom shall we have for second place on
the ticket?
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1895-12-13

The agricultural department at Wash
ington says that the average price of
potatoes in the country Dec. | was 2S.S
cents busbel as against 55j cents a
year ago. of corn 2G.7 against 45.G last
year and of hay 50 3S a ton against SS.3j
Dec. |, 1894.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1895-12-13

The pressure on our advertising
columns necesstates partial rearrange-
ment of the paper for the present. \
considerable amount of news. current
comment, etc, will be found on the in
side pages this week and hereafter.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1895-12-13
ADDISON COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SO.
CETY'S ANNUAL MEETING.

the annual meeting of the above society
viii be held at the Addison House Middle
bury, VT, on Wednesday, January /, 1876, at
II O'Clock, IL m, To hear Inc annual reports OF
olhcers, elect officers Tor the year ensuing,
ana transact any other proper or necessary
business
a. W. WILCON, FRANK c. DYER
30 3w President Secretary
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1895-12-13
Annual Meeting!

The annual meeting tor rlcctinp "A board of
directors OF the National bank OF Middlcbury
Tor the year ensuing, will be held Al the office
OF sald bank on Tuesday. the l4th day OF Jan.
unry, y. ID. 1896 AT O'Clock p. IN.
30 oW CHAS. +. PINNEN, Cashier.
Middlebury, VT, Dec. TO- lsal
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1895-12-13

The Republican national convention
will be held at st. Louis June 1G. That
was the decision arrived at by the ma
tional committee at session i'm Wash
ingtOn Tuesday.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1895-12-13
BURLINGTON
:. BANk.
CHARTERED IN lSi7.
Deposits June 30, 1898, SI,10S, ,aOO.05
surplus 25I,57S.II
Total Assets. s5,O10, ,0s7 .Os

Total Assets, s5,OI9,0S7 .Os
TRUSTEES.
c. f. WARD, WILLARD CRANE
CHARLES 4. SMITH, HENRY GREENE,
>. l.. BARsIOW, y. G.. PIERCE,
HENRY WELLS.
Receives ana pays deposits daily. Deposits
made on either OF the first tour business days
OF any month draw interest from the lst II
made atterward interest will commence the
first OF the following month.
Interest Will be credited to depositors Jan
uaIy st and July LIST, compromising twice 8
All the earnings, less expenses, belong to de
positors. The rate OF interest depends on the
earnings and TOR the past ten years has beer
4 l-2 PER CENT.
All taxes are PAID by the bank on deposits
OF $1,000 or less. Deposits are received il
sums from 81 to $1,000, and no interest will be
paid on any sum in excess OF this amount ex
cept on deposits by widows, orphans ad
ministra' ors, executors, guardians charitable
or religious institutions or on trust funds de
posted by order of court.
This bank prefers Vermont securities foI
the investment OF its funds and sends no mon
ey out OF the Sta ,e until the home demand Is
met.
No money loaned to any oficer or trustee
OF the bank.
Funds may be sent by bank check or lraft
or postal money order and deposit book will
be returned by next mail.
Applications for loans or tor information aE
70 standing OF the bank may be made to Rufus
NainWright, Middlebury; j. f. Roberts, Yer.
gennes, or f. c. Dixie, Bristol.
CHARLES p. SMITH. President
G. =. WARD Treasurer.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1895-12-13

Allegro from fifth symphony,
Mrs Eaton and Miss Tildcn.
Funeral march from senate, OPP. 2G,
Mrs stewart.
Adngio from Senate Op. q, No. .
Mrs Eaton.
Miss Hammond.
senate op. IA, No. @ movemcnts)
,, Miss Tilden.
Tuerischer Marsch,
Misses Tiiden and Hammond
II.
Senate Op. 26 allegro, Mrs. Miner.
Vocal duet, Mrs. Miner and Mrs Dickens
Flute Solo, Mr. Pncl
Sonatc Op. 81, NO.3 Mrs UpnckelS
AHelhIue, Mr.. Williamson.
senate Op. l0l, Miss Pinnev
The next meeting will be at Mrs.
lienckels' on Monday, January 6; COM
posers, Cherubini and Palestrina.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1895-12-13
ADDISON COUNTY FINANCES.

We have examined the report OF the treas
urer of the county OF Addison for the wear
ending Nov. 30, 1880, and fndthe financial con
dition OF said county to be rs follows:
RECEIPTS.
Bal. in ueas, Dee. lst. 1884. .....S 7A
From State, lights and water tor
Court House. .................. 300 10
stewart Wiids, office rent and
lights ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $50
taxes ON list oi loA............. lllG Us l407 -
DISBURSEMENTS.
Orders Pdid
For jail eXpenses........... ..... 55327
For Court House cXpenses...... 55l 26
For rent OF Probate Oflice New
Haven District.... ..... 49,. I29OO
Printing, binding and several
years subscription to news.
papers ....,............,...,. 1906
for interest. .....-...-............ 81 10
for commissions .............. 1919
Balance in treasury, 1875 l4O7 81
unpaid ORDERS. ....... ........ 253 81
Less balance in treasury..... 1896
Indebtedness OF the comfy. &2OG G2
HENRY RSBALpwhN;1 Assistant Judges
OF the
ROYAL D. FLINT, County Court.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1895-12-13
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10. 1895.
To OUR DEBTORS.

The Register Company is to be presently
changed to joint stock company and il Is
necessary to close our present books. There
tore all accounts due us must be settled
Please come in and ascertain the balance,
and If you are not able to pay the money let
us have note therefor.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1895-12-13
The Holiday Show i Aa.Iv

1t is grand one. too. Well worth
your seeing. Not the usual trashy
staff, but beautiful and artistic
articles of real value. Our opening
Thursday was big success. Stores
crowded from morning till night. If
you see the Free Press of December
9TH read the complimentary notice on
the 9th page; Ii will pay you to visit
Burlington. We have hundreds of
handsome Dress Patterns, Black.
Colors and Fancies, put up in lengths
for Nmas gifts.
Muns, Collars, Capes and Jackets in
fine furs, Cloth Capes, Wraps and Jack
cts. Right goods and right prices.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1895-12-13

At the last meeting of the Fortnightlv
club the following programme from
beethoven was rendered:
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1895-12-13
MCKillip & Smith Go.
1.-The Richardson" Department Store,
Cor. Church and Pearl Streets.
Burlington, VT.
WRITE Us LETTERS

Send your orders through the mails
If you cannot come to the store. Ask
for samples, stating as nearly as you
can what you want. We will fill the
order as well as though you were
here. and more than that on orders
where cash accompanies them of So 90
or over, we prepay charges to any
express Office within 100 miles of
Burlington.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-03-30
Only Rich Officers Need Apply.

It is somewhat hard to find suitable of
ficers of the army and navy to occupy
the places of military and naval attaches
to the United States legations in foreign
countries. To satisfactorily fulfill the
duties of these posts plenty of money is
an essential requisite. A man attached
in such a capacity to the embassy at
Paris or at London needs private for
tune to keep top with the social require
ments Of the situation. lie must move
in the most richly gilded swim and must
meet all sorts Of unusual expenses. 1t is
expected Of him that he shall live like a
gentleman Of rank and wealth, because
the attaches at the legations of other ma
tions are rich and noble.
A clear understanding of these facts
would lessen the number Of applications
for these places which are sent in by
young officers to the departments of war
and navy at Washington, They desire
the appointments for the sake Of the
agreeableness of the duties and the So
cial prestige belonging to them, not real
izing that they could not keep up appear
ances decently on their pay alone
Washington Star.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-03-30
How the Gar Takes Exercise.

The car takes a visible delight in man.
ual labor, which in his case is a physical
necessity no less than favorite pastime.
He unhesitatingly puts his hand to any
kind of work that has to be done, but his
usual occupation is to fell huge trees,
saw them into planks, plane them and
generally prepare them for the cabinet
maker. In winter the gardeners have
strict orders not to clear away the snow
from the avenues and walks in the park,
which is invariably left for his majesty,
who, attired in a short gray jacket too
shoorka), shovels it up into enormous
mounds and then transfers it to cart.
1t occasionally happens, when he cannot
complete the task ne had set himself
within the time at his disposal, that his
children lend their assistance and cart
away the snow to remote part of the
grounds.-Contemp0vaTy RSvs-T.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-03-30

WHY do you do business, and why is your store
So crowded at times one can scarce reach the
door,
While other merchants right in the same town
Have nothing to do butte sigh ond to frown?
The answer to this, am glad to relate.
And hope none will think | equiv0cate
When | say there is no place in all the world
round
Where such bargains in Dry Goods and Clothing
are found.
Why are you doing business? The question
seems queer:
To many of us it is all very clear
When people e,coming by the dozen and score
All headed for A. w. Motifs Cash Store
And what greets them thereP They stand dumb
with surprise
And can scarcely believe what they see with
their eyes;
From ceiling to floor, and up the broad stairs,
The sterehouse is fairly grooming with wares.
But what astonishes them most are the prices
annexed,
And they find the proprietor remembers the text
That ''Honesty is always the best policy" known
And courtest to all is equally shown.
And the especial low prioes"--you surely must
know
How much can be bougot for dollar or SO.
Your arms will just ache with the goods that
you pack
And you'll look for plaster to put on your back.
And now, nv dear readers, do you wonder at all
Why his business is great while others is small !?
If you care for your purse, your temper, your
pride,
Go there to buy, and you'll be satisfied
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-03-30
for Infants and Children.

"CastOriH Is 30 well adapted to children that
recommend it as superior to any prescription
known to me" II A. Archer, II. D.,
III SO. Oxford St, brooklyn, II. Y.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-03-30
TINE SCHEDULE:

GENEsEE BRANCH.
Ne. 0-passenger-Gensses to Pullman, ar
rive 9:35 a. IN.
No. 59-passenger to Genesee, leave
3:45 p. m.
SPOKANE TO JULIAETTA.
No. 10-passenger to Spokane, ar
rive $50 a. m.
No. -passenger-Spokane to Juliaetta, arrive
p. M, depart l rs p. m.
No. O-lreight--Juliaetta to Pullman, arrive
l2:45 p. m.
No. 9-freigbt-Spokane to Genesee arrive
3:3Op. m.
Fer intol nation, time cards, maps
and tickets, call on or write
j. s. KEENEY, Agent,
Or, A. D. CHARLTON,
Asst. Gsn'l. Pass. Agent,
Portland, Oregon,
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-03-30

Dr. $40 and $40 Genuine Confederate
epO Bills only five cents each; 500
and $50 bills ten cents each. 20 ard 90
cent shinplasters ten cents each. 81
and 80 bills 25 cents each. Sent Sc
curely sealed on receipt OF price. Ad-
dress, CHAs. B. BARKER, West Atlanta
Ga.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-08
Earthy Substances In Food.

When we consider the amount of earthly CT inorganic substances, includ- ing some of metallic origin, that we are may be question whether the eating and drinking habits of our most enlight- ened people are not open to criticism.
 The Pacific Health Journal says that it is a we'll known fact that the habitual use of limestone and other mineral Wa ters will cause goiter. The mineral prod ucts cannot be absorbed into the finds of the body and thrown out. They are therefore deposited in the glandular sys- tenn, giving rise to disease of these or gans. And yet are not mineral waters extolled to the skies? And do not our invalids rush to the mineral springs" all over the country, expecting to be healed? You could not persuade these people that pure water would answer just as well-in fact, better-though certain celebrated springs, the waters of which, as shown by chemical analysis, are entirely free from any foreign in- gredient, have given most wonderful re. suits.
 One effect of the use of mineral or earthly substances in food or drink is to break down the kidneys The habitual use of bicarbonate of soda in bread, pas tries, etc., is no doubt injurious. But how many are willing to give up their hot biscuits at breakfast or their batter cakes, though very palatable bread can be made, and also light, with nothing in it but air and water?
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-08
The Care of Shrubbery.

Tho practice of shearing bushes in the winter time Las been repeatedly shown to be as destructive to the object aimed at as 1t is objectionable to good taste. The prop or time to prune shrubbery is after the towering is over; then all weak and puny branches should be cut out to the ground. In cases where tho bushes are low, with such plants as spiraca, for instance, nearly all those which flower In the spring should be removed and new set of strong shoots suffered to come out near the ground. The result is well formed natural specimen, which will bloom profusely tho following year and yet be kept within the limited bounds desired, or if the plant is not re- quired to be kept down to small dimen- siops, but large, vigorous bush is de- sired, still the summer pruning should be the rule, for if the whole branch be not cut out of the ground the vigorous shoots should bo checked by having the very strongest ones pinched back.
 No amount of theoretical advice, how ever, will enable ono to do just the right thing. Grand success must come from experience and observation. If we keep in mind that very strong shoots rob and weaken those not as strong as themselves, and that this vigorous growth is to be checked as it is going on, we got the chief element in success. All the rest must come from experience, and the rule can Dc applied to each particular class, according to the object aimed at.-Meehan's s Month
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-08
Coal Gas In Navigation.

The efficiency of coal gas in practical navigation has been demonstrated, ac- cording to accounts of recent trials at Havre, and French capitalists are re- ported as having taken the matter in hand with view to its thorough de- velopment. In the late trials made by the promoter an iron boat of some $50 tons was employed, vertical gas motor of 40 horsepower furnishing the power, coal gas compressed to a pressure of 1 400 pounds per square inch being stored in steel tubes placed between decks, and a regulator, situated between the gas reservoir and the motor, to re- duce the pressure of the gas entering the motor to the flow ordinarily required.
 Public trials of the craft show that the officer in charge has her in complete control, changing with ease her course, also slackening or increasing the rate of speed and stopping or even going back ward almost instantaneously by the use of the reversible screw. Though the cost of power by this system will, as claim ed, be more economical than any other, the chief saving will be effected by the comparatively small room required for the motor, and the fact is noted as re- markable that pure coal gas, compressed to pressure as high as 2,000 pounds per square inch, does not show an ap- preciable condensation.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-08
BIondin's Rope.

In O fragment of autobiography written some years ago, Blondin tells us that the rope he generally used was formed with a flexible core of steel wire covered with the best manilla hemp, about an inch or three quarters of an inch in diameter, several hundred yards in length, and costing about 9100. A large windlass at either end of the rope served to make 1t taut, while it was supported by two high poles. His balancing poles, of ash wood, vary in length, and are in three sections, and weigh from 37 to 47 pounds. He Is indif ferent as to tho height at which he is to perform. Blondin has never confessed to any nervousness on tho rope, and while walking he generally looks IS or 20 feet ahead and whistles or huns some snatch of song The time kept by musical band has frequently aided him in preserv- ing his balance. Blondin is something of both carpenter and blacksmith, and Is able to make his own models and fit up his own apparatus.-C Chambers Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-08
What Allied Him.

A gentleman of Berwyn, Pa., who is employed with an electrical light com pany, has two boys aged and years respectively. The older one, through frequent conversations with his father, is familiar with electrical terms, appli- ances and probabilities.
 Little 3-year-old one cold morning was fumbling with half frozen wasp that had lodged on the window sill. The wasp thawed out, and recovered much of his usual animation, a fact proved by a succession of yells on the part of the boy.
 Whats the matter with Dawson?'' cried the father as he rushed from an adjoining room.
 ''I 'spect he touched a live wire, TO, piled the brother, with scarcely per. ceptible grin. Youths Companion.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-08

Trains stop only on signal, or when oonduo- tor ts nutined.
 Additional sunday trains leave west wiusted Bhba m !, arriving at HaftfordHi7a m Le Vo hartford fib T, m arriving at West Winsted Trains leave Poughkeepsie for HopeweIi ia os dsl and 2 Ao a. m, 3 10 and Q 10 D m. sunday Trains leave Hopewoll for poughkeepsie ss, fbo and 10 aa a m, as and co D m sunday ib7a. m.
 roNNECTIONR
 At Hartford with the N, Y, &N RR.N.N., N IT. & n. R H, Hartford and Valley nivi- sions; at simsbury and Pine Meadow with N YIN. II. AH, R. lt, Northampton niylsion 1, at Wlnstead with N. Y,, NJ II, x H H, R, NauR- atuck Division: at Canaan with Housatonio R. R at Millcrton and Mt. Riga with Harlem Division, N, Y. c. d II, R K R, at Boston cor ners with Harlem Division NJ Y. O. All R n R, and N. Y. Nj. R. H; at Poughkeepkie with NY C GH. R R R nt Rhincclin with N. N c, & A. R. R R, and by ferry to Rondout with Ulster S Delaware R R; at Mayhrook with Lehlyh x Hudson R. K, at Campbell an with N Y,o, & w. Ry, N, Y, |. r. 6 W. R R, p 6B. R. R. and wnlikil Valley R R Through coacn co and from Grand Central station via Mttlert1n w. J. Martin, Gen. Pass. Agent,
 Hartford. conn
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-08
Origin of a Phrns Q.

Many years ago the wild deer that roamed through the forests of England used to dig holes in the earth with their fore feet They paved it out sometimes to the depth of several inches, sometimes a foot or moro. These holes were called "scrapes, and travellers at dusk or night or those who were careless about their foot Ing, often tumbled into them. They were laughed at for their heedlessness when they came home covered with mud, and as this frequently occurred after they had been imbibing bit, they were said to have "gotten into sorape." Somo Cam bridge students took up this expression, and thus it came to be applied to people who had gotten into difficulties of various sorts. New York Ledger.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-08
uoNDoN,s PNEUMATIC SYSTEM.
Messages Transmitted Through Gigantic Pea Shooters In the English Metropolis.


 Pea Shooters In the English Metropolis.
 Telegraphing over short distances-as within towns, for instance-is a very cost ly operation. It requires the same number of operators-one at each end-and the same number of instruments as for the longest distances. But compressed air will blow telegraph form through metal tube as far as two or three miles In as many minutes, and steam engines are used to compress the air by means of which tho pneumatic tubes are worked. The engine room at the central office re- scmbles nothing so much as the engine room of a great steamship, except that the engines arc on the beam principle, as being best suited to the peculiar work in which they are engaged. They arc mag niflcent specimens of tho engineers craft, and havea stately appearance, due in largo measure to their lcisurcly stroke as corr pared with the hurried action of tho ma rine or electric light engine. Night and day theso engines arc employed in pump ing air into, or oxhausting it out of, huge containers, '" which arc connected with tho tuberoom overhead.
 There are no fewer than 36 pneumatic tubes radiating throughout the metropolis, buried under tho pavement among the gas and water pipes and every now and then crossing tho path of the telegraph wire,
 whose handmaid they are. It is desired, say, to send message from St. Martin S. le-Grand to Charing Cross. Hero is a tuhelike felt covered box which will con- tain oIp or n dozen message forms at pleasure Place the form inside; secure the opened end of the box, or "carrler, as
 it is called, by means of an elastic band.
 Insert tho box in tho mouth of tho tube,
 admit the compressed air, and away it goes across Newgate street, along Pater-
 noster TOW, down Ludgate hill, mp Fleet street and along tho Strand, whero, ut 44S, | 1t projects itself under the nose of the at- tendant with thud and q rebound, In al.
 most shorter timo than it takes to describe | the operation
 All tho mir is stored at tho central office, so that if it be desired to reverse the oper- | ation-that is, to send message from the | west end to tho city-it Is only necessary ] to transmit an electric signal, when vacuum is turned on and the 'carricr" is | sucked in which n minute before had been | blown out. The tubes arc, in fact, gigan. | tic poa shooters. What may be called the | working gear of tho tubes is in itself [ most interesting sight. It has been mostly designed by officials of the telegraph do
 partment, and is unique of it's kind. In | decd tho whole pneumatic system of tht | central office is an "exhibit" uf the most | interesting kind and an object of just | pride with those who have it in charge.- | Gentleman's Magazine.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-08
She Didn't Notice.

Mir. Minks-Who is that pretty young lady i'll the blue
 Mrs. Minks-Huh Do you call her pretty? Never saw such a-
 Mir. Minks-Well, who is tbat young lady ill the blue
 Mrs Minks-Perhaps she a lady and perhaps she isn't. You men seem to think every
 MT. eMinks-Who is that-er-ehit ill the blue dress?
 Mrs. Minks-I don't know. I didn t notice. New York Weekly.