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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-03-27

Goes Cough Balsam
Is the oldest and best 1t will break up Cold quicker
than anything else. It is always reliable Try IL.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-03-27

A Mr.. Odds has invented an improved
refrigerator-a gentleman Of the Olds cool,
evidently.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-03-27

Nerve Restorer. No Fits after the rst day s use.
Marvellous cures Treatise and S9tra bottle freetS
fitcases. send to Dr. Kline. 93l Arch st, Ps.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-03-27

An Englishman compelled to buy false
optic said he was opposed to ''h'ye"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-03-27

bill Sis| strengthen the act OF 1890,
some Is spots having been .devel-
oped Ding the six years 1t has been
in .opelon. The bill was drawn aft
er exttve hearings and the advice
and Eatance Of the treasury depart
ment board of general appraisers
import and others will practical
experie on the subject.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-03-27
brown Aeauitted.

Brown Acquitted.
San Francisco, March 19.-Dr. Brown
Is acquitted Of the charges Of adultery
aud unministerial conduct.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-03-27

washingtcf. March 19.-The Cuban
debate in II senate is drawing to a
close and lie expectation is that q
final vote 4ll be taken within day
or two, pos bly tomorrow. Mr.. Sher-
man is keeling the question before the
senate cd tinuously, SO that the
speeches Js not likely to last much
longer. Nj Mills Of Texas and Mr..
Plat of tonnecticut are yet to be
heard but their remarks will not be
lengthy. tfr. Morgan Of Alabama oc-
cupied al3ost the entire session to-day
in suppof of the resolutions. 1t was
mainly al argument without dramatic
interest. The senator severely ar
raigned Minister Dupuy de LONE of
Spain II Improperly in criticising
senator's He also recited many evil
dences IF the atrocities with which
Spain 4ls prosecuting the war.
The 4use devoted the day to the bill
to amdd the administrative tariff act
Of 189qand passed 1t without substan-
tial Amendment. The purpose Of the
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-03-27

Washington, March 1S.-The senate
had an hour of spirited Cuban debate
after the early part Of the day had
been given to several speeches by Mr..
Lodge OH immigration and Mr.. Pugh
mainly important IN bringing out the
Spanish side Of theicase by Senior Du
This had been referred to some days
ago. but could not be made public. To-
day, however, MI. Morgan read let
ter from Secretary Olney saying the
Spanish minister had his permission
for the public usk of the statement.
1t claimed to dFtail the insurgent
methods Of guerilh warfare, the burn
ing Of canefields ind the disorganized
character of the isurgent bands. MIR.
Morgan commented severely on the
minister's statehent. The senator
had several shalp controversies with
Mr.. Hale over tarious phases of the
Cuban question: During the day Mr..
Elkins offered i resolution directing
the committee lon foreign affairs to
report as to thdstatus of war in Cuba
before q vote WIS taken in the senate.
This was suspension day in the
house and seHral bills were passed.
The most imprtant. was the Oklaho-
ma HOMESTEAD bill which relieves
homesteaders in Oklahoma. of the
payment of TIL purchase price of their
homesteads. lrhe house also decided
at the requed of Mr.. Hit, chairman
of the committee on foreign affairs, to
consider the fsolutions censuring Am.
bassador Bakard.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-07-03

A (author of "Fables') (author OF
might Thoughts'') (author of Romance
Of the Republc'O, dressed in (author of
" Elegy In a Country Churchyard') TAU
thor of "Social Statics"), with (author of
articles in The Tattler and The SPECTATOR
buttons and carrying an enormous (author
of Sir Eustace Gray'O, the like of which
is seldom seen on (author of Imaginary
Conversations sea, and who (author Of
" Memorial of Alice and Phebe Cary'') to
tell the (name of periodically claims to
have discovered "(hrst poet laureate) in
the closet" under (Nasby) and (author of
The Star Spangled Banner").
Do you play the game of nine men Eau
thor of "Woodman, Spare That Tree')? 1
play it no (author of 1.-THE Shepherd of
Salisbury Plain'D.
Since he lost his (author of Adams and
Liberty'O he declares that he feels like a
(author of Loss and Gain").
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-07-03

A lady who had received letters from
many young ladies, urging her to advise
them as to what pursuit they should fol-
low, replied as follows:
DEAR GIRIs-It gives me great pleasure to
assist young ladies who are just starting out
to earn their own living. Perhaps some of you
would be milliner and sew lace or velvet on
PRETTY WIRE frames, but say-LAss, DELAY,
and think well of THE CARE which that calling
involves. 1t is true / have a special aversion
to the trade, and a mind thus MASKED ERRs in
judgment sometimes. But IF WE USE, OH,
ever so little thought we shall see that unless
one has a special taste for the calling she will
not succeed in it,
II you wish to HELP GREATER and nobler
ones than l have mentioned, remember the
faithful in little will be faithful in much.
Yours materially, r. p. Urine.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-07-03
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Two deacons owned two nimble horses,
Whose merits led to long discourses.
Their ONE are of no moment-we
Will call them Deacons A. and b.
They thought the only way to settle
The question was to try their mettle.
Bach deacon sternly turned his back
Upon the vulgar racing track.
Before the TWO it should be tried,
The parson would the race decide.
The day was fine as fine could be,
And all the church was there to see.
The horses started, fair and square,
Their bright THREE tossing in the air.
Well matched they seemed in point of speed
But Deacon A. soon took the lead.
He swung his hat in pride Of place,
And by that FOUR he lost the race.
b. drove on fast as he could drive
And came in first mid rousing FIVE.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-07-03
No. 10s.-Hidden Fruits and FLOWERS.

No. 1G3.-Hidden Fruits and Flowers.
He felt as if slipping nectar in Elysium.
Go on, Glen, ON where glory awaits you.
Archer rye is nearly ready to harvest
The cur ran to Bob Immediately.
Bright silks, even tiny scrap please
children.
Robert appeared as soon as he was called.
loaned Jane money to buy piano.
Always be ready for disasters.
Isis and Osiris are Egyptian gods
l saw the cathedral spire a mile away.
Can Nathan 90 to the Office for me?
l went to call Anne to come in.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-07-03
Commissioners Notice.
Estate of Benjamin III. Needham

Th,e undersigned, having been appointed
by the Hon. Probate court tor the district of
Addison, commissioners, to receive, examine
and adjust all claims against the estate of
Benjamin II. Needham. late OF Orwell, VT, in
ed in offset thereto, hereby give notice that
we will meet tor the purposes aforesaid at
the office OF W. b. Wright on the Sth day of
july and 9Th day of October next, from 10
O'Clock a. IN. until o'clock, p. m, each OF said
days, and that six months from the 9th day
OF April, y. D., 1896, is the time limited by
said court for said creditors to present their
claims to us tor examination and allowance.
Dated at Orwell, VT. this goth day OF June,
A. D. 1885,
WIN. b. WRIGHT, co,,,,.,
20 w. b. FRENCH, NNoni u.s.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-07-03
The Morgan Horse and Register
NOW READY FOR DISTRIBUTION.

The Morgan Horse and Register. Vol
l., containing history and pedigree of
Justin Morgan. founder of this remark
able American breed of horses. and of
his most noted sons and grandsons. and
some 5000 other stations foaled before
1851, tracing to him in male line. and
1000 horses registered according to the
rules of the Morgan Register. Also his
tory and breeding Of old pacing Pilot,
whose blood appears in so many of the
fastest trotters and PAGERS OF the country,
with account of the great Canadian
pacing family from which Pilotdescended;
also breeding of the famous brood mare
sire, Seely's American Star. sire of dam
of Dexter, etc; together with appendix
of notable trotters, and other statistics,
by JOSEPH BATTELL,-all gathered from
original sources and much of it now for
the first time published. A book OF
about 1900 pages. printed on superior
paper, substantially bound in half
morocco and with about 200 illustrations,
at the popular price of So. sent by mail,
postage-paid, to any address in the United
States or Canada. Local agents wanted.
Orders now received. Address
REGISTER PRINTING COMPANY,
MIDDLEBURY, VERMONT.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-07-03

A gentleman sent his servant with a
present of nine ducks in a hamper, to
which was affixed the following address:
"To Alderman Gobble, with TX ducks. "
The servant, having more ingenuity
than honesty, took out three of the ducks
and contrived it so that the direction on
the hamper correspondent with the number
of ducks. AS he neither erased any word
or letter, nor made new direction, how
did he manage it?
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-07-03
BINDING.

Arrangements nave been perfected nv
which we can have Magazines bound at the
following rates per volume: Halt canvas, IS
cents half sheep, 50 cents; halt roam, 81 ; hall
morocco, Sl.25. These prices are for the
common sized magazines, like the Century"
"Harpers," etc. Publications having a larger
page will, OF course, cost more.
REGISTER CO.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-07-03

Who would suppose a first-class pair
of shoes for men could be bought for
$3.50?
Yet here is the bargain Lewis Ina
Calf Shoes are wonderful sellers because
of real merit.
Where is the merit? Right here
solid leather, elegant style, Goodyear
sewed, artistic workmanship. Every
pair has Lewis Cork Filled Sole, which
renders them impervious to wet and cold.
High grade in everything save-price.
That's cheap.
Talk with your dealer who sells these
"sellers."
BOND BROS, MlDDLEBURY, VT
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-07-03

81 am no prizefghter, " said the laun-
dryman, "but if any one gives me cuffs
I'll proceed to do 'em up"
"How do you pronounce the last syllable
of that word butterine2' asked the Gus
toner 1.-The last syllable is silent, "
stiflly replied the grocer's clerk.
"That air is very familiar" said the
wheelman as he heard the sound of it es-
Gaping from his punctured tire.
Eyes, my girl is undoubtedly very lazy,
or at least she was lazy" said the faithful
lover, "but she has reformed. When she
retires at night now, she puts her hair
up in curl papers SO as to wake up curly
in the morning"
give just looked in to see If you are do,
ing we'll, " as the cook said to the lobster
when she lifted up the saucepan lid.
Key to the PuzzIer.
No. 149,-Missing Rhymes: Sally, alley,
game, exclaim, galley.
No. 150.-Polish For Sharp Wits: Divide
2, 519 by any of the digits, and the re-
mainder will be one less than the divisor
No. 15l.-Pictorial For Little Folks
Pets on board ship afford-a great deal of
amusement to both passengers and sailors
No. 152.-Metagram: Cheat.
No. 158.-Diamond and Hourglass:
B Z III
G A H o B
Il o c X e U
q A r @
N W A S TT
No. 154.-Word Puzzle: Madam.
No. 166.-Curtailment: Dirty.
No. photographed Anagrams; !.
Florence. 2. America. Q. Baltimore. 4.
Caithnsss. 8. DemerarR. 6. Agincourt.
z. Delaware.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-21

suppose every scholar In District No
was standing ON tic bridge that after
noon. Not that there were many OF them.
after ali-n0t more than Dozen per-
haps-but they wece aN on the bridge. aud
this was tho way 81 happened: Agnes
Lowe looked SO dovnheafted as she lef1
the scA00l-r0om that Frank NCrrson.
Who never could bcsr 10 zee anything
unhappy from q etl to a kitten. had
PROPOSED a run down TO the bridge. 10
see the ire ego ont for the river was
breaking up FOR the spring
Now DC happened that Frank was the
hero of tho school. not SO much. I dare
say. because he was the best scholar ia
It, As because he was tie best skater. the
best swimmer. and 10 tell the truth, The
best boy not only in the school but "a
The village. SO Isabella Sui.man said she
would Ike 10 go. too. and after that every
body wanted to 60. down 10 poor jamie
West, who was an idiot and who was
always treated kindly boy The children. be-
cause Frank said it would DO a shame
and disgrace not 20 be kind 20 him.
/ rea lv must tell you why Agnes Lowe
looked so doWn-hearted before we go any
further Tho scholars lad had a spelling
ami defining match that afternoon. When
the teachers ruler came down on tho desk
with such q hump. and she said In such
te-r.hie voice. Scholars. attention .
books asiiel fisel choose sidesw Agnes
always was frightened and. by the time
the sides were chosen she had almost
fofcctten her lesson, though she had
studied IL diligently.
'Enight-errant." demanded the teach er
OF her ia a sharp. cross voice.
Agnes thought the teacher vas always
cross but ] know on about IL. ana the
truth IS she was only nervous md tired
KING hit gnlght e-r. err knieht-er.
r-a-n-t rant-kl.ght-errsnt" spelled A.
nes very slowly. IN a low voice. and then
paused and began 20 blush.
Isabella Stllman. on the opposite side,
looking very trim and composed. with
her long light brads and clean. Starchod
ap7on. hsi already opened her lips eagerly
20 give tie information. when Agnes went
on painfully. "One-Wh0- is-hraye and
generous
''K-n-i-g-h-t. knight e-r-e-r. knight-er.
rant. t-knicht-errant." spelled Isa-
bcila. quickly. interruptlng In a clear dis
tinct volce-"A knight who travelled IN
search OF adventures FOR the purpose Of
exhibiting military skin. prowess. and
generosity" che spoke 80 rapidly that
everybody admired her very much.
fright" said the teacher YEARLY. and
NOT paying much attention for her head
achad. Choose one for your side"
Agnes looked as n she were going 20
CRY.
81 would rather not choose. II YOU
doc't mind" said Frank Morrison. who
stood IL Lbs lead Of ls3Rsla's side. II
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-21

D. A.. ,...,a..tl, o4 . nurses. training
- ''4 ...-.,l..,,,...t ,,-titrtion Delicate
49, i.is r,.1s Mic Nfrhtineale live
80 49, 49,. ,-.rs huf She has ever
fee, at work for the good of others.
Considering that few people in the inusi-
cal profession have more personal friends
i'm Boston thu lillian Nordlct-Dome.
pcrhap bic OF inside history concern
iug her sudden and exclusive marriage
ceremony which took place ln INDIAN
auols last week. may not come annss
to tho readers of the Transcript, says
writer.
In ADD probability mo- one bot tae bride
and groom VIII ever know why obs event
took place here instead of iA ST. Louis
or Boston. in which cities tAe lllina
donna has immediate relatives. in fact,
one Of hor sisters WAS in this city 40 tne
time of tine wedding. lut WAS not present
az she ceremony. Not oven tNorllta
professional friends singing with ler 40
the time. during the progress of the an-
uual indianapolis May festival, received
bid to the romantic union.
No. the young hungarian tenor and his
Isolde were driven 20 the residence of
an Episcopalian clergyman, accompanied
bv o. Mr.. Armstrong or Chicago, Who
acted as best man. The clcrQmau's wife
and n guest OF the house stood as Wlt-
uosscs 10 scene equal in dramatic fer
vor TO Nordica's finest stage imucrso-
nation.
When only few words Of the ceremony
had been uttered tho diva began 90 show
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-21

Now. children, this IS rot made-up
story. Its ulc, every word OF d. tell
! 80 to you 10 show you how much we gain
| by treating our animals kindly.
People generally laugh az a donkey, and
call him stubborn and stupid. l don't
think him stupid 40 an. ] admire his sac
: gaclty in finding olt so quickly whether
sou are his friend or his enemy, SO that
he may treat You accordingly. As 10 his
having q strong viii ~ bis own, that is
true. The little verse is right when II
makes the donkey say:
II I viii. i viii, you may depend on't'
And If 1 won C., I won't, 50 there's an end
ont
Put. though it is quite true that Won
cannot make a donkey 90 what he
doesn't want TO DO. If you treat him kindly
you viii find that be generally wants
10 DO what YOU want him % do,
when ! was a little girl I had a very
pretty gray donkey named Gentleman
Jack. Of whom I was very fond. ! rode
him almost every day except Sunday;
and that reminds ME % tell you how
clever Jack was In finding out when
Sunday came. During the week / always
went out driving with my mother ia tia
afternoon ~ Master Jack had TO take
caro- OF himself: but every Sunday after
noon, as soon as came home from
church. ! was allowed 20 20 out ana open
the gate which separated .Ae n0wer--ar-
Gen from the yard and invite Jack IN %
enjoy a Sunday troat OF bread or apples
or sugar How he managed 10 find out
that X was Sunday, l can't say, but. AS
regularly as Sunday afternoon cana
round JaSH would present himself at the
gate and II l wasn't there TO open 1t FOR
him. hc would put his head over the top
and call me with that beautiful voice OF
his But De was never known 20 come
near the gate in that way on any week
day Don't YOU call that clever?
When winter came. We used 10 20 20
the plantation and then Jack and had
better times still. for wo could go much
farther. and, besides. when we we've IN
the country. 1 never rode him with a sad
de. A great. big sheepsk.n was strapped
scr0ss his back and that was all the sad
dc 7 wanted. as. for a bride more than
half the time ] used his halter instead.
You see Jack and I understood each
other thoroughly. and were determined %
be mutually accommodating. Jack would
always take me where l wanted 20 60.
and n he preferred going there by one
road instead or another IL really didn't
matter 20 me. So, we got along cao,taliy
together and We were happy rs possible.
I always carried a little switch. which
l broke from the nearest tree but this
was intended only as a hint to Jack when
I wanted him 10 start-indeed. I couldn't
have hurt him with il, IL had tried ever
so hard.
II happened one season that a bog cousin
OF HsiIe- paInaa GA eallo 10 spend his
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-21
For Our
Small People.


When the teacher gets cross, ana her
brown eyes get black
And hcr pencil comes down on the desk
with 70 whack.
We chnluns IN class sits up straight IN a.
line.
Aeif we had rulers. instead OF a spine.
ia scarv TO cough. and It's not safe 70
grin
When the teacher gets cross and the dim
ulcs goes in.
when the teacher gets cross the tables
all miX
And the ones and the sevens begin play
ing tricks
The pluses and minus Is Just little smears.
Whore the cry-bubies cry all their states
up with tears,
The figures won't add, and they act up
like sin
When the teacher gets cross and the
dlmDlcs goes IN.
When the teacher gets cross the readers
The lines jingle round til the chilluns Is
And Hniyboy puns and gets red in the
As II be and the lesson were running a
racc
TIL she holows out Next as sharp as
pin
when the teacher gets cross and the
dimples goes IN.
When the teacher gets good. her smile
IS go bright
The tables gets straight and the readers
gets right.
The pmsos and minus come uooping
along.
And fegcrs add mp and stops being wrong.
And we chilluus would Ike (but We das-
scnU 10 shout,
when the teacher gets good and tho dim
pies comes out
The Rochester Express.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-21

O. worsldppers OF womanhood,
No more old shibbolcths repeat
Youthful hyporbOies and crude!
Their fuisomc praise is now efcte;
But. with % measured rapture greet,
Nor indiscriminately strive
TO prove an women young and sweet
The Perfect Axe Is th.rty-five.
Time was when you praised the maiden s
snOOd.
The tmid eye. the lingering feet,
In modest bashfulncss that stood.
Where iivulet and river meet
Now childish grace Is obsolete.
Our modern appetite would thrive
on ripper grain, maturer wheat
The Perfect Ago is thiriy-flve.
Tail Helen. wandering IA tho wood,
And gentle Hernia, small ana neat
Young Rosallnd ln costume rude
Girl Juliet la your winding-sheet
You al. alas are incomplete.
Then pray that time may means contriyo,
Your ohangelcss youthfulness 20 cheat
The Perfect Age Is thirty-nve.
Then woman. sober and discreet
$50 men may choose you wden they wive)
The moment selzc-for time Is fleet
The Perfect Age is thirty-nve.
St Jauess GaxGiks.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-21

Christmas holidays With us at the planta-
ton. Gus knew a good deal about horses
ana was really remarkably good rider
but be didn't know anything at all ABOUT
doukeys. lie was quite sure that. IS he
could manage a horse. he could certainly
manage a little donkey, so he said no
would Ike to take dOnkcy-ridc with me
one day. Gentleman Jack was not the
only donkey on the plantation. but he VAS
thk one / always rode. because he weak
the fastest. and as Gus was my visitor,
! felt bound 10 give him tho best. so
took Brownie. and gave him Jack. Jack
knew right away That be had stranger
on hts back and ! suppose he was max
ing ND his mind whether he liked It or
not. for he wasn't ready to start OF the
very minute Gus wanted him 10. ana, IN
stead OF patting him ana peisuadlng him,
as 1 should have done, Gus shouted AZ
him. and struck him with his riding whip.
Gentleman Jack was not accustomed
TO such treatment, and DE determined he
wouldn't 10. Gus whacked and whacked
away tll his arm was tired but the hard
or Doe whackol. the more firmly Jack
planted those four legs Of his and
wouldn't bulge an inch.
Never mind. Master Jack" said Gus.
10 ANaNM YOU TO 40 az 4 NflA you. ~
DO went into a house and put on his
spurs. for he wanted 10 show OF and let
us an SEQ that he could conquer q donkey
Then De jumped on Jacks back again.
Pnd drove the spurs into him But Jack
felt that. down he went fat on the
ground. and began 10 roll aud Gus had
10 tumble OF in douhie-Guick time. 70 save
his less from being crushed, When Jack
had finished his roll. be got up. and then
went 70 him and pattcd him and talked
20 him a little. and presently / got on
his back and be moved tight on with me
as quietly as q lamb.
But Gus wasn't satisfied yet. lie wanted
10 try again. So ] got OF and he got on.
but, as he did SO, down went Jack once
more, as Hat as before. and Gus lumued
or 10 a trlce, can tell you. for ne didn't
az all fancy having q broken leg so.
after all. you SEQ. Gentleman Jack had
the best OF H. for, with all his whipping
and squirting. Gus c0uldn make him do
what lie dldn't want TO do: whereas. II
he had only treated Jack kindly. as /
begged him 10 do, Jack would have done
just what no wanted without any trouble
at ALL Gus never tried 10 ride Jack apnfn.
and I don't think he ever quite forga,,o
mo- girl, FOR knowing how 10 rnanopa
donkey better than he didi
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-21
The Warm Sulnhnr

WARM SULPHUR SPRINGS June 20
Speciai-The beautiful scenery. the rich
foliage. and the well-kept grounds make
this place q very attractive retreat, and
new guests are arriving daily
Baron ven Thieimann. tho German Am
bassador. who has been stopping here
with his family left for Washington last
Sunday. The Baroness with her two In
terestlng little daughters followed him
Wednesday They will spend the summer
at IenoN Mass.
Dr. Y. f. williams. OF Richmond. who
has been resident physician here for the
past month, win return 70 the city short
ly
Or. RuciSmaster, OF the University of
Virginia, will be the resident physician
during the summer.
Mrs Augustus Bolce and son. Mr. Park
er j Boice. OF indianapolis. have recent
ly arrived.
Miss Donnell and Miss Pritchett, OF
North Carolina, arrived this week.