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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1895-11-08
d WESTERN MANS
GREA TLICK.

1T is the easiest thing on earth to
sell a mine in Eondonsf6 almost any
price, provided yoss have anything
TO show alrexpertT said Major Frank
Mclaughlin. "There is also right
way and wrong way to go about 1t.
Sometime ago went to London to
negotiate the sale Of some mining
proper ty. Of course, the first thing
had to do. was to2let capital know W hat
was there fore. Then, when inquiries
commenced, simply said: Gentlemen
have mining. property to SELL. If
you mean business and want to buy
send your expert out to examines the
property and fhake,a report oA it. You
will know then wha you are buy
ing
"A company was organized. The
expert examined the property and re-
ported favorabIy, and meeting was
held to discuss terms.
CHOW, Major said the spokesman
I'VE have found that the property may
be worth something. What is your
price,"
"Two hundred and fifty thousand,
said I.
81 hat is more than we expected to
pay. We expected to pay about 200, 900.
There is not much difference between
1000 900 and 100000. If you will
drop $4,000 we will take it.
81 expected to get about 100000
for the property, so with show of
reluctancy | agreed to accept their
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1895-11-08
A LITTLE LESSON
IN GR4MH4R Il.

Careless habits Of speech are among
theprominent fault Of our young people
even those young people who have
advantages of schools and intelligent
home surroundings. Recognizing this
the professor Of English literature al
Wellesley College has prepared il list
Of words, phrases and expressions to
be avoided from which bo'h young
old readers can sather many servlceable
hints:
Guess, for suppose Or think.
Fix, for arrange or prepare.
Ride and drive, interchan geably,
(Americanism.)
Real, as an adverb, in expression real
good, for really Dr. very good, etc.
Some or any, in an adeerbial sense;
e. e., IL have studied some" for some
what. IL have not studied any" for
at all. 'Some ten days for about
ten days.
Not as l know, for not that l
know.
Storms, for it rains or SHOWS
moderately.
Try an experim' Mt, 'or make an ex-
pertinent.
Singular subj ct with contract d
pural verb; E. e., SHE don't skate
we'll"
Plura' pronoun with singular ant ce,
dent, as Every man OF woman sh ,uld
do their duty or eff you look any
one straight in the face they will
finch
Exp ct for susp ct.
First rate. as an advtrb.
Niece, indscrlminately. ar al nice
may be doubly faulty.
Had rather, for would ralh II.
Had better, for would better.
Right away, for immedia ely.
Party, for person.
Promisa, for assure.
Posted. for informed.
Postgraduate for graluat'.
Depot, for station.
Stopping, for staying:
Try and do, for try to d..
Try and 60 for try to go.
Cunning, for small, dainty.
Cute, for acute.
Funny, for odd or unusual.
About, for foregoing, more than or
beyond.
Does 1t look enough, for well
enough.
Somebody else's, for somebody's
else.
Like do, for as do.
Not as good as. for not so good
Feel badly for feel bad
Feel good. for feel we'll.
Between seven, for among seven.
Seldom or ever, for seldom if ever,
or seldom or never.
Taste and smell of. when used
tfansltively. Illustration: Eve taste
dish which tasJ of pepper.
More than you think for, for more
than you think.
These kind, for this kind.
Nicely, in response to an inquiry for
heal h.
Healthy, for wholesome.
Just as soon, for just as lief.
Kind of, to indicate a moderate de-
gree.
The matter of, for the matt'l
with.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1895-11-08
HONEY and PEACHES.

They were from some locality up
north and on their wedding tour. In
taking in the sights of d. trolt they
: boarded u Woodward avenuercar for a
ride to the terminus and back. "a
they sat beside each other, her hand
in his hand and his straw hat fannufs
the both, grumpy cd codger on the
next sneeringly observed: = z
"Nother case of loves young dream,
l seer' +
The newly-wedded looked around
at him, but made no rreply, and pref
ty soon he said:
There ought to be law against
this spoonlng business. 1t just makes
me tired!'. .a
cob it does."' retorted the Young
man, as his cheeks began to REDEEM
"Mebbe you never spooned when: yoll
was young MANI
'lf I did it was not in such.a publ
placer
whats the place to. do with III
Can't everybody tell right off the handle
that men Jennie are jest marrled:'-
81 should say they coutd.'
tAnd that we are on Our bride
tower"
eyes"
"And that we are jest honey and
peaches?' J,
7eeThatss what tres.me."
81 does, eh? Wel', it don't tire us.
She dotes on me and I'd die for her,
and we are gong to kiss and hug and
squeeze hands and eat gum drops as
long as our fifteen dollars holds out
and you and all the rest aof the old
mossbacksiH this town can lick your
chops and to 60 grass.''
And he sat down and put one arm
around his turtle dove and Rugged her
till the grumpy old man came to his
corner and dropped off with a grunt
OF disgust.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1895-11-08

Everything Required in Horse Furnishings!
a % p My
cal
No sH1uoS
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1895-11-08

"Talking about animals. . said DAw-
son.. .'there are not many which have
as many good points as the dog
''Oh, | don-%know about that, said
his friend. There is the porcuplne,
which has.more fine points than any
animal >fiving, and yet | don't care
mucHabout having one around
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1895-11-08

offer. When the papers were made
out | was surprised to learn that they
had been talking about pounds and
| about d,llars, but was very careful
not to 'et my surprise leak, and that
is the way | got 81 900. 900 for
the mine. Great people to do business
with"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1895-11-08

Nothing is so discouraging to a
young lawyer Just as he wakes eloquent
about angels tears, weeping willows
and tombstones, as to be interrupted
by the cold blooded justice with,
YOU'RE off yoIr nest, bud: this is a
case Of hog-stealing.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1895-11-08
Children Cry for.
Pitchers CaStoria.

We always record with regret any
instance of man s striking his sis er-
n-law. II Is cruel lntimation to his
wife's mother that ht'll never marry
in that family again.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1895-11-08
Children Cry for
Pitchers Castoria.

Young ladies profess to be dreadful
ly afraid ola pistol, and yet they DO
not want it to go of.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1895-11-08
- - ~

"Mamna, amt Deacon Dalton Il
funny man. why. Jimmy, Whit did
hedo::' '.ln church to-day The took
his hat around and showed it. every
BODY 8
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1895-11-08

When Baby was sick, we gave her castorIa.
When She was Child, She cried forCasfor
When she became Miss she chung TO Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1895-11-08
Ge&s&lg]Eggl$s#S@R
Baltimore and Potomac Railroad.

The following is the time table of the passenger
trains Oh the p PEI Creek branch OF The Baltimore
and Potomac Railroad which went into effect April
30tlI, 1S94
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1895-11-22
RECENT DEATHS,

Bristol correspondent writes: "Loren ~
Scott, an old IT sident, died Tuesday morning
lie lfdu-beer1 failing in health for several
years, though not confined to the house until
within n few weeks. Mr.. Scott was Il gradu-
ate of Yale college in the class OF "a He
studied law and practced his profession tor
some years i'm New York CITY. He was also,
tor time, engaged in the hotel business with
his brother, Judson l.. Scott, OF the Highgate
Springs and Palatka, Fla, hotels. He was
born in Bristol In February, ISIS. For the
past 20 years he has made this village his
home, with the exception of IA year spent in
Middlebury. MI scott invented several very
useful articles, including lathing machine
and IA ontuvance tor lowering caskets into
graves. y widow survives him"
Mrs. Lucetta f. Valley, whose death oc.
Cured at Norwood, y. Y, Nov. 9, was the
second OF the tiVr children of Isaac and Lydil /
(Bush) Drake of Bristol and was born in that
town April 20, ls4. In her early life she en-
gagged in teaching III Bristol, Middlebury and
other towns ana Tor some time resided in
Middlebury. She afterwards removed TO
Highgate and from there to Norwood, where
on May Il, lsJs, she was united in marriage
to N. Valley, who survives her. she had no
children, but IA neice who came to live with
her marriage in 1855 was to her as daughter
ana cared tor her during her final illness
She was stricken with paralysis September
3O but hopes were entertained OF her recoV-
cry until October p, when she had n second
shock, after which she sank rapidly. Two
sisters and one brother remain, her Younger
brother having died at Grimsby, Ont, in ls
ed with the Baptist church, and never locat.
ing near anC ther church of that faith, she re-
manned until her death consistent member
OF the church here.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1895-11-22

next year and LAWYER w. w. Stickney
of Ludlow will probably also seek the
place. No substantial reason has yet
been given why either of them should
have the office. The Burlington Free
Press, in commenting on the situation,
very sensbly says:
AS for this paper, having seconded ex
Gov. Stewards suggestion that this is
good time to break the One-term rule by
the denomination of our present COVER
nor, the Free Press is not quite disposed
to give up the possibility of the accom-
plishment of an object so important to
the general welfare. AS Mr.. Stewards
suggestion lacked the sanction of Gov.
Woodbury., 1t can hardly be considered
as the formal presentation of candidate;
but it was piece of sound and good
advice. 1t was something for the people
to think of. and we are as yet unwilling
to believe that they will refuse to give it
candid and fair consideration. Gov.
Woodbury. has said that he did not eX-
peCt or desire a reelection; but he could
not decline a denomination, il it were
cordially rendered him and for all who
believe that the office should seek the
man, rather than the man the office, his
unWllllngneSS TO enter the Helu makes
no reason why he should not be renomi-
mated. For its effect on the one term
rule as applied to senators and represen
tatives, his denomination would be the
best thing that could happen in State
politics. Why should not all aspirants
to the governOrship see that it Is for
their advantage not to cheaper the office
to which they aspire, and agree to post
pone their candidates. for two years
longer? Could such subordination of
personal ambitions to the public good
fail to win high honor for each of them?
We do not believe it. 1t is better to be
right than TO be governor.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1895-11-22
CURRENCY REFORM.
IMPORTANT ACTION BY THE AMERICAN

lhlOh AM ACIlON ~ HE AMERICAS y
BIMETALLIC LEAGUE.
At a meeting of the executive commit
tee of the American Bimetallic League
the following resolution was unanimous
ly adopted:
ReSOlccd, That we accept the invita- =
tion of tire national silver committee of
Chicago, and that in accordance with Its
recommendations the president of the
American Bimetallc League be author
lied and directed to unite with the Ma
tional Silver Committee of Chicago, and
the National Bimetallic Union in call
ing of conference of those who believe
that the settlement of the question of
currency reform, by the free and unre-
strained coinage of gold and silver at the
existing ratio by the United States in
dependently, cannot be effected through
any existing party, and who are willing
now to unite in organizing and support
ing party formed for the purpose of
carrying this cause to success. to meet
at Washington, ID. c., January %, 1896,
to appoint committees and arrange for a
national convention; the invitations to
such conference to be left to the discre-
ton of the presidents of said organiza-
tions-each organization to be entitled
to an equal representation therein, the
total number NOT to exceed twenty-five
for each organization.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1895-11-22

Senator Proctor is one of the greatest
anglers on record If Il picture printed in
the Boston journal recently is correct.
lie is represented standing on the surface
of Beaver pond, wherever that may be,
dressed in his Sunday clothes and hold
ing in his hand "a rod tensely strained as
if he had at least a four-pound sucker
securely hooked. If he can stand on the
water, of course he can walk upon it,
thus having very decided advantage
over the rest of us who are compelled to
fish from the shore or from a boat.
Peter is, we believe, the only other per-
son who ever tried that method of pro-
gressOn, and he failed dismally.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1895-11-22

Secretary CarlisIe's speech on finance
at the New York chamber of commerce
dinner on Tuesday evening does not sat
isfy the good Sun, which says:
What the chamber of commerce and
the rest of the country wanted TO hear
from Mr.. Carlisle was clear and definite
statement Of the means, if any, whereby
the administration proposes to fill the
gaping holes made in the treasury by a
tariff foI bunco only. How do Mr.. Cleve-
land and Mr.. Carlisle expect TO make up
the deficit? What devices for raising
revenue have they got in their heads ?
Where and how are they going to get the
money to pay the expenses of the govern
ment. economically or otherwise admin
isteTed? Mr.. Carlisle sedulously avoided
giving any information as to the points in
regard to which information is needed.
His speech was as timely and filling as =
last years almanac. 1t might as well
have been made ten years ago, If he had
not happened to be silver man at that
time, as last night. II have but little to
say" he began. He said 1t.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1895-11-22
JoHNsoN's CYoLoPAEDlA.


"rhe next few years will witness II great
change in educational IDEAS The possibili-
tiles of self culture are to be emphasized, and
the means of aid and direction increased.
After careful examination OF JohnsOn's Un.
iversal Cyclopaedia. / am convinced while
ii is eXcellently adapted to needs of profess
ional and business men, 1t is eminently use.
tul to the earnest, thorough seleducator.
This work, with its corps OF contributors of
ters accurate articles ON the widest range of
subjects. To the value of Trustworthy in.
formation is added the inspiration of person.
Atty associated with great names. | heartily
commend this cyclopaedia to all AMI espee'
tally to those who are pursuing selt.set cours-
es i'm the great university OF hie."-,John II.
vincent, Chancellor Chautauqua University.
Mr.. +. Z. hcech, salesman Tor Johnson's
Cyclopaedia, would be very gla to call on
any who would like to examine the work.
Address Box 2G7, Middlebury. He will also
furnish any Cyclopaedia that it published for
one. halt or less than one-haf price Britain
Mica, Appletons, Chambers, International
and PeOples-thc latter at from - to $l2 II
set.-1dC.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1895-11-22
THE NUMBER OF DRuNKARos

From the Quarterly journal of Inebriety.l
stated two years ago that there were ap.
proNimately one million six hundred thous-
ana persons who use spirits to excess IN the
Unite States. BY excess meant all per
sons who drink to intOXication continuously
or at long intervals. These figures were
reached from study OF statistics of persons
arrested for intoXication in the lower courts,
also the general opinion of persons with "A
wide acquaintance among business men who
assert that less than two per cent OF all drink
ihg men come unuer legal notice.
or course, wide differences OF opinion will
prevail until some accurate statistics are
made. Two attempts to make n census OF
drinking men in Eastern towns revealed
many difficulties and the intensely morbid
desire to conceal the drinking customs OF
the people. Both OF these censuses indicated
one drinking man to every eight persons and
produced strong conviction that this was
very low proportion, There are many
reasons for believing that the estimate OF
one million six hundred thousand persons
who use spirits to excess in this country is a
minimum rather than maximum statement
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1895-11-22

Things are in bad shape in Turkey.
in spite of the protests OF the powers of
Europe, and the other day the mission
buildings of the American board at lIar-
poot, valued at 100000, were destroyed
by the Turks. The indications are that
the sultan is unable to control his sub
jects if he wants to do it. which is uncer-
tain
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1895-11-22

Modesty is prominent characteristic
of the so-called labor leaders. At Il
congress of these worthless in Chicago,
Monday, a resolution was adopted dis
approving of the movement to re-intrO-
duce the reading of the Bible INTO public
schools, and suggesting the substitution
of "cholce selections" from the writings
of trades unonists.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1895-11-22
CURRENT COMMENT.

The one claw of custom" in Vermont which
is responsible tor IA multiplicity of bad laws
is that of electing a new and ineXpe fenced
man rs town representative biennlally. II is
the law OF custom to pass il along. II makes
no difference how able man Is, il is of no
consequence that he has framed sound and
excellent legis lation, it doesn't count that he
has dragged his town from obscurity and
made it noted, when the session closes and
he gets home he is as politically dead as Gov.
Chittenden.- Harris Weekly.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1895-11-22

The hard times have not prevented
Vermonters from laying up for them
selves treasures in savings banks. The
report of the State inspector of finance
shows that the number of depositors in
these institutions increased by 5,247
during the year ended June 30 last and
the deposits by 81 ,9SS, ,903.39.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1895-11-22

The Rutland Herald says there is 'not
particle of truth" in the current item TO
the effect that its principal owner, MIR.
p. w. Clement, would be candidate for
governor next year on an anti-prohibi-
tiOn ticket.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1895-11-22
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER p. 1885.
To OUR DEBTORS,

The Register Company is to be presently
changed to a joint stock company and IT is
necessary to close our present books. There
fore 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 a note therefor.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1895-11-22

Ex-senator Edmunds thinks Congress
should not touch the tariff during the
coming session, except in some small de-
tails, to secure additional income. He is
inclined to believe that we should look
for added revenue mainly through some
slight modification of internal revenue
taxes.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1895-11-22
FIXED FOR WINTER.

From the Washington Post.
Her feet are shod in mannish boots,
Her hands are In n muff;
Her coat is OF the warmest fur,
Her gown is heavy stuff
Her collar that she wears turned up,
Comes almost to her nose.
Then on her head she wears, for warmth
Two feathers and rose.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1895-11-22

The students OF Union college at Sche-
nectady, y. Y, have developed new in
dustry-burglary. \ sophomore and
freshman are under arrest for robbing
stores and private houses of firearms,
iewelry, clothing and other stuff.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1895-11-22

/ bedroom set, hat rack, book rack, OK
tension table, 80 picture frames ana some pie
lures, large gilt mirrors, 3 carpets, rugs, 3
sets bed springs, , feather beds, folding bed,
3 hair matt resses, q window shades, lace cur
tains, ? bedsteads, kitchen stoves, I parlor
stoves, hanging lamp, 10 kitchen chairs, ?
toilet sets, II large quantity OF dishes ana tin.
ware, pots and kettles and II quantity OF
household goods.
Terms cash.
FRED. c. BINGHAM.
West Cornwall, VT, Nov. 81, 1895. AZ 2w
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1895-11-22
Tuesday. Dec. 3, '9s,
BEGINNING AT 10 O'CLOCK A. ID,

ON the premises known rs the Franklin Dean
Harm, the following articles:
II tons hay, ) tons corn fodder, tons straw,
10 bushels oats, 30 bushels peas, % bushels
beans, 100 bushels corn, ~ bushels sweet corn,
100 bushels potatoes, 10 bushels seed corn, |
barrel pop corn, barrel apples, 3 barrels ci-
der, 100 cans fruit, II barrel paint; also l set
double harnesses, single harness, quantity
of horse boots, double wagon, top buggy,
set double sleighs, l cutter, shovels, forks,
hoes, bog hoe, crowbar, chain, cross cut
saws, hand saw, l grindstOne, / wheelbar-
row, quantity of hinges, | set scales, NOW
ing machine plow, shovel plow, robe, |
tooth harrow, 1000 feet lumber,l set extension
ladders, and cords wood; also
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1895-11-22
NOTICE..

The REGISTER of next week will be
printed Wednesday night. Advertisers
will please send in their copy on Tues
day and correspondents their notes one
day earlier than usual.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1895-11-22
L BROOD MARE.

sired by belongs Ethan Allen; road horse,
sired by Archie; / two.year. old, sired by
Claremont;5 COWS, 3 Yearlings,4 hogs, 80 hens,
1 turkeys.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1895-11-22
W ORK SLEDS
OR
SLEICHS.
IlElLlL1L1ElLlL1
E1EE1EEEEE1

Those wishing work sleds
or sleighs will do we'll
to call and examine those
at E. H. Thomas and
get prices.
| am sure you will find
what you want. If you
do not, we will build to
order just what you do
want and have them
ready for the first
sleighing.
z. +. THOMAS,
MIDDLEBURY.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1895-11-22
CIOAKS
All
HALF PRICES.

It's easy to advertise "half price,"
wonderful aigains,' goods almost
given away" And there's nothing very
new and novel about ii. The New Store
will meyer knowingly make a statement
that is not absolutely true. Then when
we advertise reduced prices people will
believe us Stores can't live by always
selling below cost.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1895-11-22
The GoVERNoRsHlP.

Major Josiah Grout is formally in the
field as candidate for the governorship
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1895-11-22
SMITH &PIPER

Have for sale these special lines of
seasonable things
PATENT EXTENSION LADDERS
For Gathering Fruit.
SECTIONAL LADDERS.
"EMERGENCY" FIRE EXTINGUISH-
ERS.
A cheap and very eflectual device.
LADDER BRACKETS
For Making Staging on any Ladder.
"NO DUST"
a Perfect Dressing for Hardwood Floors.
TICONDEROGA WATERPROOF
PAINT,
That Holds the Oil on Outside Work and
also Waterproofs Fabrics.
DRY MORTAR.
The best and cheapest.
BICYCLES,
A variety of styles and qualities, and
all worth what they cost
ARTISTS SUPPLIES,
Including oil and water colors, brush.
es, Water color and drawing papers, etc.
STRONG'S THREE-PLY ROOFING.
MILL ST., MIDDLEBURY, VT.