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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-11-27
A Famous Duel,

One day the famous duelist Pierrot
d'Isaac went TO see his friend, the Mar
quis Merle de Sainte- Marie 1t should be
explained that in French pierrot means
sparrow and merle means black bird
" Marquis, said d'Isaac Il am a Bona
partist and you are II royaliSt Moreover
l am the sparrow and you are the black
bird. Doesn't it strike you that there is
one bird of us too many" lit precisely
does, said the marquis. my choice is
pistols, and as is appropriate for birds of
our species, let us fight in tie trees " As
if it were not sufficiently ridiculous
thing that one man should challenge an
other because his name was sparrow and
the others Blackbrd the duel was actu-
ally fought from the trees, the seconds
standing on the ground below. The pis-
tolls were fired at the signal. There was
a rustling among the leaves of one of the
chestnut trees. 1t was Pierrot d'Isaac,
who, wounded severely in one leg, came
tumbling to the ground. AT this point
the marquis began to chirp trumphantly,
initiating the song Of blackhird. This
was a fresh insult. to be atOned for in only
one way, and D'lsaac waited for his
wound to recover to challenge Sainte-
Marie for the chirp This time the duel
was fought with swords, and Sainte- Marie
was badly wounded-tho sparrow had
avenged himself on the black bird. San
Francisco Argnnaut.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-11-27

1t takes an American longer to get used
to the venomous spiders of the South
American countries than to any of the 9TH
err discomforts and dangers of the tropics
To be always on the alert for pest which
at home is disliked only for its untidy
web is u nuisance. The immense hairy
spider Of the South American pampas is
especially feared. Its jaws are black and
hooked, and when It bites it bites to good
purpose. Its poison acts rapidly, and the
effects Of its bite are felt for years,
On the same pampas is found another of
the areaohnidts, whose villainous bad tenn
per distinguishes him among his fellows
1t Is not necessary to stir him up with II
stick to arouse his evil qualities. Looking
at him over hedge is enough. This
king of spiders has been known to pur-
sue u horseman for 100 feet and keep up
with running horse ut that.-Chicago
Record.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-11-27
Estate of Royal ID. Hedden.
Notice of Proof or VIII.

STATE OF VERMONT, Be II remcm-
= DISTRICT OF ADDISON, IS. bered, that at %
session OF the Probate Court holden at Mid.
dlebury, within and for said District, ON the
lIth day OF Aovember, \. ID. 1895.
Present Hon. James NJ. Slade, Judge.
Whereas, certain instrument in writing,
under seal, purporting to be the last will anG
testament OF Royal ID. Hedden, late OF sails
bury, IN said district deceased, having
bate and duly filed in the Probate Office
Therefore, II is ordered that all persons in.
tercstcd in the estate of said deceased he
notified To appear before said court, at the
PROBATE Office in Middlebury, III said district +,
on the It'll day in December, \. ID. 1896, mt 10
O'Clock a. m, by publication OF this order
three weeks successfully previous thereto,
in the Middlebury RI gister, newspaper
printed at Middlebury aforesaid, to show
cause, il any they may have, why said instru-
ment IN writing should not be proved and
allowed rs the last will and testament OF the
said deceased.
BY the court,
~ Attest JAMES NJ. SLADE, Judge.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-11-27
FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS,

Mrs. WInslow's Soothing syrup mas Deen us
ed by millions of mothers for their children
while teethlng. If disturbed at night and
broken of your rest by sick child suffering
and crying with pain OF cutting teeth, send al
once and get a bottle OF Mrs. Winslows
Soothing Syrup for children teething. 1t will
relieve the poor little sufferer Immediately
Depend upon 1t, mothers there is no mistake
about it, 1t cures diarrhea, regulates the
ems tine gums and reduces inflammation, and
gives tone and G ergy to the whole system
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup tor children
teething IS pleasant to the taste ana Is the
prescription and discovery OF one OF the old
est and best female physicians and nurses in
the United States. Price twenty-five cents o
bottle. Sold by all druggists throughout the
world. Be sure and ask for "MRs. WINsLOw'e
SOOTHING SYRUP"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-11-27

For the red rash and irritation Of the
skin from which muny infants suffer, it is
"a good plan to mix Ealf Il tcaspoonful of
warm castor oil with the same quantity of
dill water. His may bc swectencd with
sugar of milk. When baby is hungry. give
little at time allowing him to suck
gently Do this three or four f1ghts fol-
lowing. and the result will he found very
satisfactory. To dab the skin with
strong solution of bicarbonate of soda in
water, or with boracic acid in water, or
with ordinary lead lotion sold by all drug
gists, gives immediate relief
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-11-27

at would be nice to be gas meter, -
sighed the poet when his wife handed him
the grocer's account and the bill for rent
that had just been presented.
(which doesn't seem to have any partic-
ular bearing on the payment of those
bills, remarked the wife as she turned to
tell the collectors as swNetly as possible to
call on the day after tomorrow
But it does you know, " said he, not
minding the interruption. Now, If l
was II gas meter instead of n poet, should
be steadily at work ana get paid for all
the feet turn ont. The meter, You see,
has the best Of it. New York Times
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-11-27

Two hundred thousand dollars is said to
have been paid for an unexpired lease in
Boston, and the tenant of an Office in
building which it was intended to improve
Is said to have been paid $50, 600 to find
another room. In fact, long leases of well
situated buildings in growing city are
often very good property. Many a man has
secured for himself "A good income, and
sometimes n large one, for several years,
without any trouble and practically with
out risk, by taking advantage of an oppor-
tunity to secure on moderate terms long
lease Of an estate already occupied or avail
able for tenants If the income received
from the subtenants does not pay the
agreed rent Of the estate little energy
expended in getting tenants for the unoc-
cupied rooms will generally be sufficient to
make up the deficit, and the increasing de-
mand which is sure to follow the extension
of business soon justifes advances in the
subrents, to the profit of the principal
lessee, while there are always chances that
the principal lease may, through some I'M
foreseen contingency, be disposed of at
large profit. American Architect.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-11-27

He was tough prisoner, of forbidding
aspect, and he was brought up for an ag-
gravated assault.
Presently the jury were sworn, and he
regarded them critically.
Prisoner at the bar, said the recorder
lido you challenge any of the jurymenf"
Challenge 'em" grunted the rutlian.
"Why, I'd fight the whole lot with one
hand tied behind me"
The jury were not prejudiced in his ia
vor london Fun.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-11-27

honors and privileges conferred upon them in
avacd herself of this eXpcdicn and formed her Equi knights
after this model
Thc Thcssan horses by the agreement all writer's,
Greece and valued and admired only
by the inhabitants of that country but by the udcous
other nations They celebrated
provcrb which says that among horses the Thessaan breed
was the among were the
beautiful.
hcocrus honors them with his praises, and says that y
in Thcssalan drawing
pleasing objects and superiority graceful Varro, his
fine horses
Strabo also records their merit.
To be ConH0neG1
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-11-27
THE MORGAN REGISTER.

\ Register intended to include all stations OF
merit that trace in direct male line to Justin
dorgan and having at least one sixty fourth
)f his blood. All such stations foaled in or
lefore 1880 are admitted free. The fee tor
'egistertng stations one year old and over
VIII be - each, and mares, geldings and colts
11der one year, 81 each
Any animal in either of the following two
classes is eligible to registry in the Morgan
Re gister:
l. Any mcritorious stallion or mare that
races in direct male line to the original Jus.
lin Morgan Horse, and has at least one sixty
fourth OF his blood.
3. The produce OF a sire and dam both
'egistered in the Morgan Register.
The first volume Is now ready TOR delivery
Vol. II. is lai gely ready tor publication
II was voted at the meeting OF the National
Morgan Horse Breeders ASSOCIATION in Chica
go, july 20, 1896 that on and after Jan. !,
1881 an animal must, in order to be entitled
to registration in the Morgan Register, trace
by both sire and dam ia direct male line to
Justin Morgan and have at least one thirty
second OF his blood.
This change, it viii be seen, does not at.
feet the second of the two classes above
mentioned.
JOSEPH BATTELL,
MtdIlpburN-
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-11-27
A Good Game.

Casino is good, all around game but
as played ordiparily it is too simple to
please those who are accustomed to euohre,
whist or cribbage. A variation which Will
make it interesting to many is accomplish
ed by reckoning the knave IL, the queen
~ and the king l3. Thus, if big casino,
little casino and one ace be on the board
at one time all three may be taken by the
holder of "A king A 4 spot spot and an
ace could be taken by IA knave, 10 spot
and spot by IA queen. Brooklyn Eagle
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-11-27
Estate of Mary a. Abbey.
Notice Of Final settlement.

Q TATE OF VERMONT, I The Probate
oDIsTRlCr OF ADDISON. SIS. Court for the
District OF Addison:
To all persons interested IN the estate OF
Mary A. Abbey, late OF Middlebury, in said dis
trict, deceased GREETING:
BY the authority OF the State OF Vermont,
you are hereby notified to appear before the
said probate court, at the probate office IN
Mlddlebury, in said district, on the Both day
OF November A. ID. 1896. at 10 O'Clock a. M,
to show cause, II any you have, why the ac-
count of Anna II. Abbey, eXecutrix OF the
estate OF sand deceased, should not be al
lowed, and also why the residue OF said es-
tate should not he distributed to the parties
entitled thereto.
Dated ut Mddleburv, in said District this
nth day OF November, A. ID. 1896
BY order OF court.
As Attest, JAMES NJ. SLADE, Judge.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-11-27
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Middlebury, VT.
A Note Of Warning.

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I To be ConhRNeG I
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-11-27

JAMES NJ. sLADE. Judge.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-05-24

of that upper clasp of gold and silver. Such
is the very top OF the ton."
This is graphic picture of watering pace
life and fashions of that period. 1t was a
period of imitation and extravaganza. A
great deal Of money was spent recklessly
and foolishly, and the "girl of the period
contributed her part to the giddy whirl.
The Doctor studied II from the standpoint
of philosopher and artist, and touched 1t
off admirably. His last letter. written from
Saratoga, Aug. 81, began:
1T is difficult to go it slow at Saratoga.
This Is particularly true of those who are
making their first visit. 1t needs six years
or 80 10 I'LL the eye and ear and moderate
the desires so that one can keep cool in the
heat of the human agitation and self-pos-
sessed before the temptations to run Wild"
This was good descriptive letter, and
closed an excellent series. A few days later
the Doctor returned, and on Sunday. Sept
IL, he occupied the pulpit Of the Second
Presbyterian Church and preached an ex-
celent sermon to q very large congregation
from Corinthians iii. II, For other foun-
dation can no man lay than that Is laid
which is Jesus Christ" DR.. Withrow's de-
parture from this city was greatly regretted
and 1t has had no better preacher since.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-05-24
TOLENGTHEN STEPS AND CASCADES


Bruno Schmitz, the designer Of the SOL
diers' monument, who came to this country
to consult the board Of regents In regard TO
the side groups. had something to say yes
terday in regard to some changes which
were made In the original design. His de-
sign showed the steps leading out almost to
the edge of the Circle and cascades of the
same length. He said yesterday that it had
been decided to rebuild the steps according
to his design and to lengthen the cascades.
This will make II necessary to remove the
statues which now staAd at the four ap-
proaches.
Oliver T. Morton, of Chicago. was here
yesterday to demonstrate against the re-
moval OF the statue of his father. He says
the statue should remain where 1t Is because
of an agreement with the former board OF
commissioners that IL should not be moved
He considers that 1t is legally settled that Il
Is entitled to its present position. Genera,
Knefler told him that the regents had not
yet decided to remove X to the grass plot al
the side. as would be necessary under the
original design but that IL such action
should be contemplated he would be noti.
fled before any final action was taken.
Mr.. Schmitz will leave here tomorrow
evening for New York, and Will sail fol
Germany Thursday.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-05-24
SUBURBAN AFFAIRS.

The scorcher has made himself obnoxious
to the residents of Brightwood by his terrific
speed upon the sidewalks of the town. and
many complaints have been made regarding
him. He Is most feared at night. Quite a
number of pedestrians have been run into
by wheelmen. and a cry has been raised to
force cyclists into the streets. 1t Is not be-
lieved that they will be restricted to the
streets, owing 10 their bad condition during
bad weather, but a member. of the Town
Board told the Journal that he intended to
introduce an ordinance at the next meeting
of the board limiting the speed of bicyclists
riding on the sidewalks.
Belva McHaffey. the little six-year-old girl
who was accidentally shot in the face by her
sister last Monday, at Brightwood. is i'm
proving rapidly and was able to be UP and
about yesterday.
The members of the Married Folks Cy-
cling Club, OF Brightwood, have planned to
make run to Greenfield this afternoon.
p. l. Foss. physical director at the city
Y. ". c. A.. will address the Brightwood
Y. M; c. A. meeting this afternoon at 3
The Brishtwood High School pupils from
Miss Mary E. Sparks's room, picnicked at
Hammond's Grove yesterday.
Mr.. ]. T. L. Remley and wife. of Bright
wood. left yesterday morning for Cincin-
natl. o., from which place Mrs. Remiey VIII
90 TO her old home at Marietta, o., to spend
a few eeks with her parents.
Eva Gardner's case was called in Justice
OF the Peace Herig's court, in West Indian
apolis, yesterday afternoon at o'clock. She
and her hubsand, John Gardener, a saloon
keeper in the suburb, had little family row,
and he had his wife arrested. When the
case was called he appeared for his wife
and entered plea or guilty and the fine was
fixed at 81 and costs, si2 in all. which he
promptly paid
The West Indianapolis Republican Club
has a cozy and homelike clubhouse, located
at the corner of Norris street and River ave-
nue. Their reception. club and game rooms
are nicely furnished and they cordially well
come all friends, and the boys exert them
selves 10 entertain all who pay them a
visit Visitors last night were favored with
several selections by the clubs quartet: NJ
Middaugh, c. Fletcher. j. McNerney and
Theo Middaugh.
The Epworth League of Trinity NJ. Z.
Church. West indianapolis. will give rail-
road social at the home of Joel Baker, No.
go River avenue. this week. Each room
Will be fixed up to represent a passenger
be dressed to represent different character
of the traveller. Refreshments will be
served.
The West indianapolis Council will hold q
special session tomorrow night. The SAL
aries of the town officials xiii probably ther
be fixed. and It is believed that changes will
be made in the fire anu poiica departments
The Council. however, canaol remove the
members OF the present police board unit
their term expires, unless such removal /.
made for cause. and as the majority Of the
present board are Republicans there will
hardly be any changes ,aade in the police
force.
The ladies' of the RNer-avenue Baptist
| Church Will give a strawberry shortcake So
| cial tomorrow night at t5~ corner o. Divi.
| sion street and Oliver avs nua.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-05-24
Busldin~ Permits.

Mrs. B. Trapp. frame house. North Meri-
dian street. $3.50.
Amos Liantey, frame house. Union street,
$685.
E. w. Mills. frame house. 80 Randolph
street, 500.
Erastus p. Chapman, frame house, 4.
Thomas street. $500.
Brison Martin. frame house, North Penn
sylvania street, 81, 100.
John B. Fournane. remodel. 20 Ken',,,'x,
avenue 800
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-05-24
DAILY VITAL STATIsTIcS-MAY 90.
Deaths.

Mrs j. w. loves forty-two years, -537 Bel
lefontaine street, heart disease.
John NJ Butler, thirty-one years, l66 North
Meridian street, aortic valvu.ar lesion
Infant Frye, Home Of the Friend,ess. still
born.
Amelia Schramm, twenty-five years. 40.
East Michigan street. shock from an opera
ton.
Infant Stanbery. 57s West Washington
street. stillborn.
stiIlborn.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-05-24

The first annual meeting of the United
Boys Brigade will be held tonight at Me-
mortal Presbyterian Church. The officers
and members will attend in fatigue uniform
and be under control of their respective Of
ficers. The services will be conducted by
Rev. ]. w. Wilson, chaplain Of the regiment
The friends and parents CT :ae Boys are in
vfted
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-05-24

Harry c. Ross and Ida Smale.
Ernest A. Harris and Julia Z. Likens.
Levi Denny and Clementine Appleget.
James Howe and Letta Honeycutt.
Thomas r. Bruner and Della Walker.
Wolf Adler and Ray Cohn.
WiiIjaro N Morris and Vancv r nos,1
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-05-24

The Industrial Training School will have
an open house on Friday. May %, and
everybody is invited TO visit the school on
that day during school hours, that Is. be-
tween s:l5 a. m. and AIS D. m. The stu
dents of the school Will act as ushers and
will direct visitors to the different rooms
Recitations win be conducted according 70
the daily programme and visitors may come
and go to suit their convenience. There will
be exhibits of the work done BY the purils
ia the various departments daring the pres-
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-05-24
FOR EXCHANGE.

FOR ExCHANGE-Wil exchange good rem
tai property earning $3.50 per month for
HALL. HOWELL a TRoTTER. 1914 North
Pennsylvania street.
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Births.

Anna and Raymond Crook, 800 Highland
avenue. boy.
Marguerite and Carl Kempe. 16l Gresham
street, boy.
Louisa and Charles Hurst. 2s2 Yanoes
street, girl.
Minnie and Charles Stanbery SIC West
Washington street, girl
Kate and Theodore Stencil, 21l North No.
Bile street girl.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-05-24

Mrs. Dora Steiert. assls 4. by Mrs. Laura
Baker and Mrs. Josephine utsmerrnan en-
afternoon. Music and fcaf.nes from BiI]
Nye were the features OF S,s gathering,
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-05-24
ASTROLOGER.

ASTROLOGY-Mrs. DR.. Ellis. fifty years
an astrologer. tells your life by the plan
cts To know what to do for success con-
avenue.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-05-24

ent school year, viz: Woodworking, forg-
ing, foundry and pattern work, cooking,
sewing, free-hand and mechanical drawing.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-05-24
FUNERAL DIRECTORS.

FLANNER & BUCHANAN-172 North Iii--
nois street. Lady. .embalmer. for ladies ana
children once always Open Telephone 64l.
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CLAIRvoYANT.

CLAIRyOIANT--Go and see Mrs. DR.. silva,
the noted medium. reads the riddle of life
as from page OF print: corner OF Pennsyl-
XAuta and Massachusetts avenue. No 4.
&nd1o4 = cents; gents. -
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-05-24

LOWES-Mrs. Alice Shortridge loves. at
her home, 537 Beilefontaine street, Friday,
May =, 10 a.. m. Funeral Sunday afternoon
at 2:30 o'clock.