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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-04-10

The Mckinley boom continues to gath
er force as the campaign progresses. A
canvass of presidential preferences, con-
Quoted by the Boston Traveller in New
England only, shows to date that McKin-
ley is the,frst choice of $50, while 324
are for Reed, | l for Allison, If for Har-
rison, II for Lincoln, ) for Morton and
I for Edmunds. In New York State a
strong Mckinley movement is manifest
ing itself, and it is beginning to be doubt
full whether Gov. MOrton's name will be
presented in the national convention.
Senator Quay is reported to be for Nc
Knley. 1t looks as if the Philadelphia
Press was about right when it said:
Whether we are for Mckinley or
against him, this tremendous popular
sweep cannot be denied or ignored. 1t
is a visible tangible fact which must be
recognized as "a fact, whether men will
bear or whether they will fOrbear. 1t
isn't manufactured it isn't mirage it
isn't machine; it isn't the product OF
boss or Doodle; 1t is a great surging
ground swell which is moving onward
with well-nigh irresistible force. We
may or may not shut our eyes to it, but
it goes on. As soon as Harrison refuses
it seizes and sweeps Indiana. 1t carries
Wisconsin and Michigan. 1t enters MIN
nesOta and leaves Davis stranded. 1t
rushes into Illinois and leaves Cullom
high and dry. 1t surprises South Dako-
ia and brings poor Pettigrew on his mar
row bones. 1t breaks in on New Hamp-
shire and makes our lean friend Chand-
Ter resemble the fat Falstaff in the one
particular of being not only witty him
self, but the occasion of jest-of everlast-
ing jest, we now suspect-in others. 1t
bursts forth in Pennsylvania and sweeps
every county where there is test. 1t
breaks loose in New York and very near
ly upsets the State convention. 1t as
tonishes the Mckinley people themselves
by overturning even Virginia, the pocket
borough of the machine. And so it
sweeps on.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-04-10
THE ADDISON COUNTY REPUBLICAN
CLUB MEETING.


CLUB MEETING.
I'm accordance with the call of w. H..
BOSwOrth of Bristol. member for Addi-
son county of the executive committee
of the Republican league clubs of Yer
mont, about 10 Republicans met at the
Addison House parlOr yesterday after
noon. Mr.. Bosworth conducted the
meeting. G.. ). Dana of New Haven
having been chosen secretary. Mr. Bos =
worth stated the object of the meeting
and said it was not the purpose of the
movement to work for or against any
candidate for nomination, but to work
for all Republican candidates after they
were nominated and to do everything
that could be done toward getting out "A
full Republican vote this fall. Col. f..
K. Morse of Proctor, president of the
State league, was present and made eX-
tended remarks, explaining the method
of work of the league, also reterating
Mr.. BoswOrth's statements about the
league having no candidates until after
the nominations. Milard F. Barnes of
Addison, Frank l.. Fish and F. w.
futile of Vergennes. F. II. Button of
Mddlebury, j. W. Paige of Bristol, A. II.
Bush of Orwell. John A. Fletcher, presi-
dent of the Middebury club, Hon. John
+. Weeks of Salisbury, p. F. Chapman
and j. NJ. Cheney of Middlebury, Frank
G. Dyer of Salisbury and Secretary Dana
were called upon and made remarks. An
advisory committee was appointed by the
chair to look after the work in this
county. the members of which are A. X.
Bush of Orwell. }. NJ. Cheney of Middle
bury and Spencer w. IIindes of Vergen-
mes, and this committee is to appoint
a committee ofone in each town in the
county to look after the organization of
town or village clubs. On motion of f.
l.. Fish of NPrgennes it was voted to hold
n rally in Middebury on Wednesday
May 20; also to hold a banquet on that
date ;and this committee was appointed to
procure speakers, set the time for the
banquet and make all the other arrange
ments; F. L. Fish, f. Hoyt Landon of
New Haven. f. c. Dyer, NJ. F. Barnes.
p. F. Chapman, Charles Nj. Wilds of
Middlebury and Fred II. Button. The
meeting at , 80 adjourned.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-04-10

Judge Wheeler of the United States
court for this district seems to entertain
no doubts regarding the status of the
so-called "3 per cent" beer which Is sold
in many Vermont towns. He promptly
fined two dealers in it who were hailed
before him in Burlington last week on
the charge of selling liquor without a
government license. The courts of the
State, justice courts particularly, have
questioned in some cases whether the
stuff was or was not Intoxicating liquor
within the meaning Of the State law.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-04-10

Editor Dana of the New York Sun.
responding to an inquiry as to the best
hooks for country editors to read, sub
mits this list as indispensable, not
merely to country editors, but to every
person of American origin; The Bible,
The Declaration of independence, The
Constitution of the United States, Ban
croft's History of the United States,
McClure's Life OF Lincoln, Irving's Life
of Washington, Franklin's Autobiogra-
ply, Channing's Essay on Napoleon
Bonaparte, Gibbons Decline and Fall of
the Roman Empire. Shakespeare.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-04-10
BIG FIRs IN VeReENNss.
HFHE OLD SHERMAN BLOCK GoNE
our Vergennes correspondent W

FOur Vergennes correspondent wNtes
las follows under date of yesterday:
A fire broke out at o'clock this morn
ing in the Sherman block, one of the old
landmarks of the city, owned by New
York parties 1t was 1870 by 80 feet and
of stone. The fire started i'm the store
occupied by II. l.. Kingsland. dealer in
groceries. etc. The fire department
quickly responded to the alarm, but as
the full force of the water was some 20
minutes slow the fire gained consider
able headway aud ended in the total des-
tructiOn of the block. The losses and
insurance are as follows: Block. listed
at $4,000. insured for $4,000; Il. l..
Kingsland, loss $4,000, insured for
$500; D. Il. oung. druggist. loss
5000, insured for $1,000; David Du-
quette. loss 500, insurance $500; c. \.
Booth q Sons. hardware. loss $4,000,
insured for $1,000: f. Barnard. restaur-
ant, loss $500. no Insurance; Il. l.. MAJ
doom, restaurant, loss 5000, no insur-
ancc; Solon Burroughs, Office, loss S400.
small Insurance: John Garrow. billiard
room. total loss. no insurance. The
building will probably have to be entire
y rebuilt. which will undoubtedly be
DONE As the property paid well. The
fire was easily confined to the block.
\ new block will considerably improve
the looks of things. But little stock was
saved. TO the fire department great
credit is due for risks taken and hard
work performed
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-04-10

rose to SiGl 900 in 1894 as compared with
jS2Sa,7'3 in 1882 and the amount raised by
taxation increased to SS30,324 as against
$tS,502 in lss2.-l Burlington News.
Here is news fresh from Josiah GrOut's
home paper, the Express and Standard :
"Maior Grout has 5000 trees tapped ready Tor
sap when it comes, and has closed his cream
cry and takes his milk to the cooperative
creamery" THIS settles the matter; the major
Is Il genuine farmer While others were hob.
nobbing tor Office, he was tapping maple trees
ana taking care of his milk Bellows Falls
Times.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-04-10
CURRENT COMMENT.

How has it come about, this enormous IN.
crease in our State expenses since 1882? The
answer Is very easy easy The causes are Just two
poration tax system; second the develop.
ment OF the communistic spirit which calls
pay all expenses. . No heed was
paid TO the auditors warning, and the result
was that the running expedses OF the State
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-04-10
-. ..-.-.-........:.....-................H -.
RICHARDSON.
:-...-.-.-......---.
The Largest and HandSomeSl
Store in The Stale.
JdcHetS NHd WrUDS.

JUcECtS UItU UfNpS.
for this department. But not as fast as
the new goods go out Our Easter Suits
are gems of tailor made handiwork-and
are pleasing ali who see them.
Dress GOOdS.
This department is marvel to all
Such rich patterns and so many of them.
Gives the buyer exceptional advantages.
Great care was used in selecting these
goods and they are all new and novel
Lovely things for Easter all over the
store-New Gloves, New Veilings, New
Ribbons, New Parasols, ana host of
dainty bits of finery.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-04-10
HENRY j. NELSON,
BURLINGTON,

The Oldest and largest furniture es-
tablishment in the State.
Electric cars from the depot and Essex
Junction pass by the door,
Visitors as welcome as purchasers.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-04-10
Water Taxes,

The following resolution was passed at
the last annual meeting of the village of
Middlebury:
During the months of March and September
the collector shall publish in the Middlebury
Register and post in the post Office n notice
stating when and where he will receive the
water tax. Fifteen days shall be allowed for
the payment OF said tax; at the expiration of
that time the commissioners shall shut off the
water from the premises OF all persons whose
tax is unpaid.
In compliance with the above vote
will be at my office every week day from
April lst to 10th to receive said taxes {;
office hours, 8 to - a. m. and to p. m.
B. b. HOPE,
Collector for Water COm'rs
Middlebury, VT, March "a, 1896.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-04-10

The official calls for the Republican
State and district conventions, TO be held
at Montpelier the Doth and at Burlington
the 3Oth inst, for the choice of dele
gates to the national convention, are
printed on an INSIDE page. If the party
in Vermont is wise, it will select its very
ablest men for delegates and leave them
nnins strnctpd.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-04-10
l-2 PER CENT.

All taxes are paid by the BANK on deposltt
of $500 or less. Deposits are received in
sums from 81 to $4,000, and no interest will be
paid on any sum in excess of this amount, ex.
cept on deposits by widows, orphans, ad
ministrators, executors, guardians, charitable
or religious institutions or on trust funds de.
posted by order of court.
This bank prefers Vermont securities for
the investment OF its funds ana sends no mon.
ey out OF the Sta ee until the home demand Is
met.
No money loaned to any officer or trustee
OF the bank.
Funds may be sent by bank check or lraft
or postal money order ana deposit book will
be returned by next mail.
Applications tor loans or for information as
to standing of the bank may be made to Rufus
Wainwright, Middlebury; j. f. Roberts, Yer.
gennes, or f. c. Dixie, Bristol.
CHARLES p. SMITH. President
c. =. WARD Treasurer.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-04-10

receives and pays deposits daily. DeposItt
made on either OF the first four business days
OF any month draw interest from the lst. II
made afterward interest will commence the
first OF the following month.
Interest will be credited to depostors Jan.
uary LIST and July lst, compOunding twice o
pear There are no stockholders in this bank
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
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-04-10
UNUSUAL
BARGAINS.
We Pay FREIGHT

70 those who will mention where they
saw this advertisement; so you can buy
of us to better advantage than you can
of your local dealer. 1t is an easy mat
ter to save your expenses to and from
Burlington several times by purchasing
one of these sets, or anything you may
want in the furniture line.
We make speciality of lodge, school
and church contracts, and respectfully
solicit call or correspondence in regard
to this work.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-03

Gilrner Speed contributes an article upon
the safety and comforts Of railroad travel
in the United States. in which he says
that THE highest type Of American rail-
road Is to-day constructed with such skill
and sagacity that we travel in more
luxury and more security than any people
IN the world" In considering the loco
motives and the speed attained by them
on our railroads. MI Speed says:
- At sixty miles an hour. the re-
sistance OF a train Is four times as great
as Il is at thirty miles-that is, the fuel
must be four times as great in the one
case as Il is I'm the other. But az sixty
miles an hour this fuel must be exerted
FOR a given distance I'm half the time
that It 10 at thirty miles, so that the
amount Of power eXerted and steam
generated in a given period Of time must
be eight times as great at the faster
speed This means that the capacity of
the boiler. cylinders and the other parts
must be greater, with a corresponding adj
dition to the weight of the machine.
Obviously, therefore. II the weight per
wheel. on account Of the limit Of weight
that the rails will carry Is limited, we
soon reach the point when the driving
wheels and other parts cannot be further
enlarged and then We reach the maxi
mum Of speed.
Tine nice adjustment necessary of the
various parts of these immense engines
may be indicated by some figures as to
the work performed by these parts when
the locomotive is worked at high speed.
Take a passenger engine on any of the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-03

While every thought IS given to the
decking OF the body for street wear, II
will be well 10 turn few stray thoughts
in the direction OF some OF the eXquisitely
chic and dainty night-rObes being sent
over for our inspection. The softest OF
soft India silks and the finest Of fine
batistes are used FOR the smartest Of
these. and whole pieces Of ribbon and the
loyeliest Of delicate laces are lavished on
them. The batiste gowns are especially
lovely, ana launder in the best possible
way.
Very, very pretty ones are made Of
this stuff in a soft creamy tint, with the
norrowcst Of Vaienciennes lace set IN at
the seams. Some sort OF an odd, fun col
lar flares out over the big bishop sleeves,
which usually reach to the elbow, and are
finished by n frill Of lace.
The big sleeves are drawn In at the
wrist By ribbons run through the open
work lace. and fastened In a bow on the
ton OF the arm. In the same way the col
lar is drawn IN at the throat and fastened
I'm u fun bow in front.
When the tan-tinted batistes arc used
the lace matches in color while the rib
hons may be Of any shade desired. Robes
de chambre Of silk are dainty enough for
a princess TO wear. They are made in the
Mother Hubbard shape, with deep oval
yokes, all Lace Insertions set together with
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-03
The New Wedding stationery.

Several changes In the style and shape
OF stationery pertaining to weddings are
noticeable this season." writes Edward
Clayton Staley I'm May Ladies' Home
Journal ~ rather large. almost square.
note with an oblong envelope takes the
place of last years octave size for which
a square envelope was required. The
principal reason for this reversal OF sizes
Is that the square note accommodates
better the frequently long lines OF names
and date, while, by engraving the Lines
slightly closer 10 each other, handsome
marginal effect is produced, one that
would be entirely lost upon the narrower
noe. The new style OF engraving Is
plain script without flourish, small
enough 70 enable all the names TO be
spelled out I'm full.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-03

that I'm an extension added for the pur-
nose. a small dining-room, with a butler's
pantry containing a narrow winding STAR
TO The kitchen still behind that.
These extensions, which are often placed
upon new housees as well as old, in New
York. at least on account OF the cost OF
the land, are never quite so VIDE as the
main house thus leaving room at the slie
for a good window in the house ITSELF
IIpon a lot Of unusual width, say twenty
three 10 thirty-feet, variations OF this
plan are possible. such as tiny con-
servatory. placed beside the dining-room'
a little smoking-room sharing the end OF
the extension with a buffers pantry. IN
one such case where the dining-room was
done in a dull Romanesque order, the con-
servatory seen through the wide doorway
was gay with decorations in modified
Louis XIV. design, and the parlor was
daintily decorated in Empire style.
one of the most successful bits or deco
ration / have done recently was In trans
forming a rough loft some i5 by 70 feet
into a club-room for the Sign o the Ian
thorn" of the city. The room was dirty
and rough and unfinished, but IL was in
the Oldest building in New York city ana
II was judged best to decorate, retaining
as much as possible the effect OF antiquity.
A row OF columns Of the simple DOric
order were thrown across the middle so as
10 break up the appearance OF extreme
length. The ceiling beams were stained
n uniform dark tint, the walls were COW
cred with burlaps pasted on and painted.
each room in n different tint The two
great old freplaces. which had stood 20
wears. were left untouched, except for
trifiing repairs to the brick hearths. The
total cost OF the repairs. including con-
siderable carpentry work-for the room
was I'm bad condition-was about STA. This
sum included some wall decoration OF
ancient armor and weapons. TO which the
members have since added, and now wheh
-. l.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-03

This sort OF waist IL very useful with
the black coat and skirt tailor-made dress
which is so popular this season. and worn
quite as much by young women "a by
those OF more mature years. In fact,
the black gown Is leading favorite with
girls who are not yet out Of their teens.
II makes such an effective background
for all the pretty vests their fancy can
devise that 1t needs no other recommen-
dalton.
Black and white effects, which never
seem TO go out OF fashion. are as popular
as ever. and white silks with black stripes
are well represented among the imported
gowns.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-03

Because" he nurmured. sweet ana
low. because II is poem with two feet'
Just as Chicago girl Is.
lie gazed with rlpturous dreamneSs
down on the literary editor. and that
worthy gazed critically at the verse which
the poet had laid before him.
"Um-um." he gurgled. Il presume you
noticed that they are two spondees-two
long feet. as Il were?'
with n demoniacal shrek the poet
clutched the poem with one hand ana MS
hair with the other. and lied out OF the
room.
The literary editor had called the turn
on him
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-03
An Original ChicngcnD.
(New York SUM

4 CHICAGO litterateur Of superior orlgi-
nality entered the regal apartments OF
the literary editor. and. bowling politely
h. drew a manuscript on that gentleman
before ne had time 20 get out Of range.
Il have here" he said, IAN entirely
new brand OF poetry which l would lko
TO have you glance over
whats the brandt inquired the
literary editor, with great caution.
at IS written in what l have called
the Chlcago-glrl metre; and have called
it that az n slight tribute. sir. to the
fairest beings the Creator, sir. has ever
blessed the earth with
You refer to Chicago girls, l presume
said the literary editor with freezing
hauteur, as a slight tribute to a large
quantity of poems in potticoats whom he
knew. and who never saw Chicago In
their lives. and don't want to-
yves. sir" replied the visiting littera-
teur:" permit me 10 read you the poem"
and he read as follows:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-03
Gnflinm Decorations.

II is n common error to suppose that
dainty decoration Is an exclusive posses
sion Of the rich and well-to-do. This error
is due largely to the fact that in articles
and publications devoted 20 the decorative
arts. expensive designs are usually chosen
for Illustration and description; but while
IL is easily possible 10 spend 5000 upon the
decoration OF a room Of moderate size. IL
is also possible TO produce for one-tenth
of that cost, or even for far smaller sum
than that. an effect I'm equally good taste
There IS no reason why anyone with
limited means at his command should
hesitate to exempt artistic decoration
II IL is executed By a competent hand. FOR
myself | would get far more pleasure IN
decorating a house Of moderate cost
where the ingenuity would be taxed 20
save as much money as possible IN pro-
ducing effects, than in executing one OF
those cart-banche orders. which are so
often given TO American decorators. Inc
profit would be less, but the artistic prop
lens to conquer would fascinate the gem
uine artist. said a well-known artst late
ly.
Tho typical case we will say, IS that or
an American family which viii this spring
move into a house, either new or not
which has been purchased, built, or leased
for such a term Of years as TO constitute
p real home. II the house is new and was
not designed by the owners architect II
is sometimes possible, az least IN the
cities. to buy II at reduced price before
the woodwork has been laid on or the
finishing touches completed. In such
case a house can profitably be put into me
decorators hands for harmonious treat
mont; in the finishing OF an ordinary
three-story city block house or OF a
country house OF corresponding size, M,Wo
can be made 10 produce very beautiful eff
fects.
Assuming that the house is narrow
one i'm a block with the ordinary base
mont dining-room and straight narrow
stairs. The dining-room can be simply
finished with a base and chair rail, be-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-03
THE RICHMOND DISPATCH-SUNDAY, MAY 3, 1896.

blaze in the old hearths there is not
cheerier room in the city.
II Is no longer common to build houses
with such high ceilings as were in favor
fifteen or twenty years ago. Every foot
of height In the ceiling requires more
than a foot Of length in the stairway. and
every stair must be trodden over many
times n day by every member Of the fam
ilv. Where In such houses ceilings fifteen
or even eighteen feet were sometimes used
by the builders OF a former day, thirteen,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-03

big railroads. At sixty miles an hour a
driving wheel i've and half feet IN
diameter revolves five times every second;
now the reciprocating parts OF each
cylinder including one piston, piston roo
cross head and connecting rod, weighing
about six hundred and fifty pounds, must
move back and forth a distance equal
to the stroke, usually two feet, every
time the wheel revolves. or In hftn OF
a second. II starts from Il state OF rest
at the end OF each stroke Of the piston.
and must acquire a velocity OF thirty
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-03

The Chicago gent appeared TO have had
his feelings hurt.
81 beg your pardon" he responded; i
must insist that my brand Is entirely
new"
MAY be your brand Is" admitted tne
literary editor "bgt your poetry isn't
but Why In the thunder do you call IL
Chicago-grl metreT'
The lltterateur smiled with inenabie
sweetness. and with a gesture OF the most
romantic sentimentalism laid his hand
lightly on his heart.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-03

edge. and a narrow black satin cravat
tied around this with little stif bow in
front. Others are finished with a plain
ribbon collar and bow in the back, and a
ribbon belt.
one very stylish shirt of reseda-green
silk IS worn with black silk tie. three
gold studs down the front. and gold
belt Either gold or silver buttons are
a feature Of the decoration. which must
not be ignored. II you would have sue
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-03

.~-ov satin ribbons, ending with bow
=. cach row, and edged all about with, a
Seen friIl OF lace. Sometimes there Is
eo,lar IN sailor shape. or one set together
in deep points, made OF white mousseline
de sole. set together with tucked frilis.
us - Of lace reach from throat 10
80, Win here and there fun knots OF
,yonderfully lovely robe of Empire
M in hale rose pink and white stripe an
,nch WIDE Is made up with pslIssed frills
az ..ri.s r.1s,ss@iins de sofa and a tucked