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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-11-20

AN EXAMPLE OF FREAK PHOTOGRAPHY.
, opportunities is proved by his photograph
of a prominent and well known man be-
ing ridden in the street by his own horse.
Parisians laugh loudly at this stroke of
genius and clamor for the picture in the
shops.
Perhaps the most grewsome and CHASTITY
of all his productions Is the photograph of
an exceedingly beautiful woman in even
ing dress through whose body the bare
arm of "A man is thrust she hand gripping
a sword reeking with blood To heighten
the effect, the woman has an expression of
anguish on her face and seems about to
fail in mortal agony. The photograph is
so perfect and the illusion so complete in
every detail that it gives sensitive persons
the cold shivers, but Parisians think it de-
lightful, and sensational actress has ar
ranged to have her photograph taken in
exactly the same manner, while her disap-
pointed rivals are berating their managers
for lack of enterprise
In his phOtographing of animals this
juggler of the camera has produced some
results which Scotchmen would call I'M
canny One of these is of small snake
in the act of swallowing an elephant
Most Of his animal pictures are equally
pleasing, or unpleasant, just as you happen
to feel about them. He has handled babies
with as little tenderness, and one of his
photographs shows pyramid of young
sters piled one on another In haphazard
fashion without regard for their personal
welfare.
just what processes he uses to obtain
these remarkable pictures the photographer
has not revealed, but 1t is known that he
-.
and that they are not built up in the old
manner known to almost every amateur
camerist. Even by making two exposures
on one plate some strange results can be
obtained, such as that of a man holding his
Own head in his hand or playing cards
with himself, but the use of mirrors makes
IL possible to obtain these photographs at
one exposure.
Although this new development of pho
tographic trickery seems novel, it Is only
the elaboration of an idea which New
York photographer has been using for a
number of years. The New Yorker makes
what he calls multiple photos, in which
the same person is seen four or five times
He will take your picture sitting around a
table with several persons who ar0 your
exact duplicates. There is practical value
In such pictures, for they show In one pho
tograph just how you look in several posi-
lions. In fact, you have to look closely at
these pictures to distinguish that you are
looking at only one person and not group
of half dozen.
1t is not probable that this Partisan
novelty in photographs will be as much in
demand here as in Europe's gayest capital
but 1t will serve to break the last strand of
faith which has heretofore been put In the
reliability Of the cameras productions.
Photographs will no longer be accepted as
evidence, for, like figures, IL has been
shown that they can be made to lie most
outrageOusly. II. ST. PIERRR-RoLFF.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-11-20

General Rabi he took part In six battles,
and on Oct. 8, at the battle of CaScarros,
he behaved with such signal bravery that
he won the attention and praise of Presi-
dent Cisneros, who at once proposed him
for promotion to the rank Of sergeant
General Gomez, who decided that the
boy was possessed Of an unusual amount
OF military genius, determined that he
should have a chance to cultivate his talent
for the art of war, and so 1t was arranged
that the boy should come to the United
States and enter a military school, where
be could have thorough training. SO
young VaronR was sent off with a lot OF
wounded Cuban sailors IN an open boat.
They were landed at Nassau, and from
there he made his way 10 New York.
When he goes back to resume his Oom-
mand, he will have the advantage Of
knowing more about military tactics, and
he will be able to do some real service for
his oountST.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-11-20

1t is believed by large portion Of the
residents OF Bern, Switzerland, that the
press notices of suicides cause an epidemic
OF self murder. Therefore concerted effort
has been made to suppress such announce
m0nts
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-11-20
A BOY SOLDIER.
This Promising Youngster Is a Hero OF
Cuba.

A 13-year-old boy has just entered a mil
itary training school-not far from New
York-who has taken part in more actual
fighting and has seen more real war than
many of his instructors. He is Crecenoo
de Varona, and he holds a sergeant's com
mission in the patriot Cuban army, Of
which he is probably the youngest soldier
Little NarOna, or Naronta as he is
called in the Cuban army, is a son of Vic
tor f. de Narona and nephew of Enrique
de Narona a we'll known philosophical
teacher and the editor of Cuban paper
published in New York. He was born in
Camaguey, Cuba, and ran away from
home to join General Gomez in his famous
raid across the island. He was hardly big
enough to handle machete in hand to
hand combat, but he was made an ensign
bearer and was in several engagements
under Jose Maceo. Twice he crossed Wey-
ler's terrible trocha and was wounded at
Iguara, where a mansur rifle bullet pierced
his left hand and broke the pole of the en-
sign he carried.
For his bravery at this engagement he
was made a corporal by General Gomez
and was sent to join the guard sustained
by the provisional government in It's inap-
proachable mountain fastness. Under
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-11-20
They Eat Alone.

The Maldivian islanders eat alone. Be
fore meal they retire to the most secluded
spot they can find and eat with drawn
blinds or surrounded by screen. The
explanation of this precaution Is more like
ly to be fear than modesty. In days gone
by the savage no doubt concealed himself
lest some man stronger than he should
snatch his hard earned food away.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-11-20

A solicitor was questioning new client,
a widow, the other day about her history
MY history" she replied, sis simplicity
itself. My first was the happiness of my
life, my second was goodness itself, my
third
Excuse Inc, madam, interrupted the
lawyer, "but really we aren't here to guess
charades. Pick Me Up.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-11-20
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 graDdsons, and
some 5000 other stations foaled before
1881, 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 il 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 s., sent by mail,
pOstage-paid, to any address in the United
States or Canada. Local agents wanted.
Orders now received. Address
REGISTER PRINTING COMPANY,
MIDDLEBUKr, VERMONT.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1896-11-20

In the dominions of the British empire
alone some 5000 individuals vanish every
year without leaving any trace.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-18
THE PILOT saUEEas LUsTELYAND
LOUD.

The Virginian's graphic description OF
the plratical craft flying false colors.
that was launched under cover in its
ing, to take the place OF the
old craft that was worm eat
en- by fraudulent ptetenses. scuttled
and deserted by It's captain and crew,
has caused the new Pilot TO sGueel lusti-
ly and loud. In attempted defense this
new Pilot alludes to the Nirginian's
criticism of the element who had cap
tured the command of the good old
Democratic ship-and by whose misman-
agemeat and abuse of power it was
beached two years ago, enabling the
craft just scuttlcd and deserted. to
come into port under false colors of
pledges and promises 10 rectfy the evils
and wrongs of the city's administration
The good old Democratic snip has.
however, been gotten of the sands upon
which she was beached BY mismanage
ment. She has been thoroughly repair
ed, and put in splendid political TRIM
She is now ready TO so into commission
her crew has been mustered in, and
those already enrolled give full nssur-
ance to the good people of Norfolk
of an honest. progressive. economical
patriotic Observation-Disclosures tina; will
promote the prosperity and development
OF the city. She will have her full c. m
pilment soon of officers and crew. prop
erly commissioned and mustered in,
n nd CHI y.i i,N.n Nrft N
honest >colors of Democracy flying from
her masthead. amid the cheers and plau-
dts OF the people.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-18
DEMOCRATIC COUNCIL TICKET.

Il The list OF names that has offered 10
represent the Democratic party on its
Aouncll ticket. to be voted for in IN
coming May election. are among the
very best men of our city. They are In
\ the main representative men and give
an assurance that under their admins
stfation of the legislative affairs of -;or-
1olk our people may rest satisfied that
they will have good. honest governments.
10 an Incentive TO bring out the full
democratic vote and The Virginian is
sconfident that such will be the case.
he good work should be continued in
HE selection of the men to represent
Inc party for the salaraed offices. The
asgaiized primary election affords an OPP
portunity for full. free and unqualified
I expression OF the voice of the Democratic
voters. Let every Democrat 10 his post
& Let him exercise the great right of suff-
i age In the selection of the nominees OF
h!a party for Counclimen and the salaried
3eaeea
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-18
PERSONALS,

Rev. j. A. RamaGe. Of LEVER, Tenn,
is preaching the theory that the earth is
flat as a barrel mead.
Harry Furniss, the cartoonist of Lon
don Punch. is coming over to lecture in
the United States this fall.
Clark Mcpavis. of Colorado. nineteen
years of age, and six feet nine inches
high. is the t2l!est bicycle rider in
the United States.
After nearly fifty years service. Prof.
George j. Becker. of Girard College,
Philadelphia, Is To be retired on April
30 on pension OF $500 year
The Duke of Cumberland was born
without n nose. The one which adorns
his face is the result of much ingenuity
on the part of the surgeons who at
tended him as an infant.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-18

The Pittsburg Post says that the
spring elecsions NOW in progress in
New York show the most astonishing
Democratic gains.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-18
A COMPARISON OF BOARDS.

The electoral board to conduct the
legalized ward primaries of the Dem
ocratic party for the nomination OF
Councilmen for the respective wards is
composed of the following gentlemen:
Member at large, Colonel Walter H.
Taylor.
First Ward, Joseph G. Fivcash.
Second Ward. Caldwell Hardy.
2 Third Ward-Joseph r.. Allyn.
Fourth Ward, Dr. w. p. Tebault.
Fifth Ward j. p. Jernigan.
Sixth Ward. Richard b. Tunstall.
The board to conduct the nominations
for office for the so-called Citizens Re
form party consisted as follows:
Member ut large. r.. Y Zachary.
First Ward r. Y Zachary.
Second Ward. r.. Y Zachary
Third Ward. Il. Y. Zachary
Fourth Ward. X. y. Zachary.
Fifth Ward, r. Y. Zachary
Sixth Ward, r. Y Zachary.
MIR. Zachary Is Il very excellent gen
tleman. but he is very much of a poll
teal boss.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-18

fhe New York Herald says ex-Gover-
nor Russell, of Massachusetts. struck
the Keynote" of the Democratic cam
s phaign in his speech at Month
cello. Virginia. the home of Thomas JEFF
flSerson, the founder of American Demo
soracy. The Massachusetts statesman
made bad ringing speech for jefferson
Ian sound currency.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-18

" an exchange says that the Lawrence
Manufacturing Company. until recentIv
one OF the largest producers of cotton
scioth IN New England. has been forced
70 reduce its capital stock from 81 500 ooo
10 $4,000 in order to continue to nav
sdividends. gay
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-18

The yirgin!an could go on and name
other fraudulent promises" and other
fraudulent actions" but the above will
suffice.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-18

The silly White" Republicans of
3 south Carolina seem never 30 have
neard OF kentucky's candidate for Pres
lnent- They resolved that Mckinley,
9fseed, Quay. Allison, or Morton would be
acceptable to them. but never mentioned
our favorite son, says the Courier Jour
nal
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-18
SATURDAY. APRIL IS, 1896.
EIGHT PAGES.
m. Q = e n N AN. own.

II Is believed in Philadelphia that the
crew of the missing tug Mascot have
been shot in Moro Castle, Havana.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-18

q The Philadelphia Times quotes Sena-
tor Blackburn as saying: There is no
man would rather see in the White
House than Don Cameron" If the
Senator is correctly quoted, 1t is a
strange utterance for a Democrat 10
make.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-18

81 The Philadelphia Ledger remarks that
sthe people who are suggesting Reed for
The Vice Presidency forget, that by
training and temperament he is peculiar
ayunfitted to preside over the Senate.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-18

1t us reported from Philadelphia that
che Bermuda will clear that port in n day
4 or two for Jamaica or Honduras in regu-
lar trade, and on her return Will be sent
again to>Cuba with arms and ammunj-
Zion.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-18

Senator Platt has introduced in Con-
gress bill prohibiting the transmission
of the reports of bets on prize-hghts and
racing from one State to another
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-18

my friends said Kansas clergy
man the other day. ST God should throw
an x ray on your souls, what strange
things would be revealed"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-18

Congressman Aldrich, of Illinois (Reed
man, says Reed has to date III delega ties
sure Mckinley. 100 sure. OF others
Morton has IL Allison, ~; Quay, 80; Gull
Slom, 14.--"The fight is now anybody's."
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-18
SOLID VALUE TELLS !!
Se@Seaee@~eSeeeSeeee

tIactlca! Economists are Wide awake to the money saw
opportunities in all OF the departments both buildings
ne steady hustle proves concusvely that the people fully
PPecate the increased purchasing power OF cash for apparel
u standard Manufacture. Solid Value tells Matters not
low low the price the merchandise sold here has solid value
INA VIII render good The stock is absolutely free
rom Snoddy and trashy materials
EAGH Mems Suits of Blue and Grey Chevot made in
HgEE stylish, form fitting sacks. sizes UP to A. Neat
looking, serviceabe Mems Suits that make their
own plea Tor merit and value, and need no fur
ther details nor explanations.
NT EHHH Knee Pant Suits in the Annex can be had for
I'D WB Dollar Great value, these for the character and
grade OF Suits he goods are neither satinet
nor shoddy, and are particularly we'll made for
SUITS OF such unusual small price. Knee Pants
to match these suits only Twenty-Five Gents
hmk OF 1t, Suit with extra Pants to match of
;; s.!
FIFTY. here are plenty Of youths suits sold
regularly elsewhere at an advance of Two and
hree Dollars more, that don't compare in quail
~, SlShtllneSS nor service, to say nothing about
, style and fit.
mH HGA Navy Blue Diagonal knee pants Suits (not all
40 sAHA WOOD sizes to age o inclusive neat looking
: dreSSy, strong we'll made SUITS samples in the
west WndoW-theyr re going lively and the guam
MY won hold out much longer at the rate they're
being sold.
90 nm Autobiography of Golf Combination Knee Pants
HHHE suits tor Boys ranging to age IS Just to hand
he pattern is cheerful the material is good and
the suits are well made. Suit Extra Pants and
Cap, $500.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-18

The East Window shows
samples of what's going on in
the Hat Department. The
remainder of these Hats will
be on sale for a few days
longer. One Dollar takes the
pick and choice. This means
the last call on Dollar Spe-
Gals.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-03

ana well divided drama, giving all the actors
q good opportunity of showing themselves at
thelr pest and it is fair TO say they took ad-
vantage of the occasion last night. Miss Lot
ue Williams as the stage-struck girl wanting
patronage was excellent, and Miss Bateman
was charmingly natural as Mary Miller, the
sailors swee theart
Drifting Apart is play without villain,
put IL Is doubtful whether fool is not as ba d.
JACK, with charming wife and child, cannot
resist the alluring glass, and causes more
misery tnan the most accomplished villain.
howard Kyle might have been better suited,
put ne made the, best of the weak-minded
nero; Mrs. Sew ard must surely have taken
the beauty cur e. She looked many years
younger than her son.
Although the theme of Drifting Apart" is q
sad one there is no lack of fun. Edward j.
Heron made the part of Silas very amusing.
HIS specialties with Miss Williams had TO
pc repeated many times Walter Fessler and
well.
The costumes and staging were most effect
I've, particularly the house of the Stewards in
Boston.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-03
Old Jerry, General Burnsides
and Other Noted Characters
to Step Out.
EXPECTED FOR SEVERAL DAYS
Many of Them There for Years and
When Senator Sharon Opened
the Great Hotel.

The twenty eight colored men, consti-
tuting those on the various floors, in the
main Office and at the doors of the Palace
Hotel, q number of whom have been with
the great caravansary since it opened, will
go forth probably to-day to seek new
positions.
Their places have been filed by white
men from the Baldwin, California and
other hotels. The blue uniforms, span.
gled with golden braid and gold and silver
buttons, have already been made for
them. The change has been on the cards
for some time.
1t has been supposed that it would take
place on Novembe 1, and several confer
ences were had by some of the colored
men. as committees of the whole, with
Manager kirkpatrick ann Assistant Man
ager Warren. They could, so they tell,
get no definite information about it till yes
terday, when it was admitted that the
change would take place.
Among the colored men are some
whose names are as well known among
the wealthy and influential as any men,
white or black, in the City. Old Jerry,
otherwise Jerry Peterson, is one of these.
Pc has long carried cards to the ladies in
the parlor, and his white hair and long
white moustache have made him a strik-
ing figure in the hotel. John Brodie, up
on one Of the upper floors, whose tremen-
dous Dundreary whiskers have been re.
sponsible for the pseudonym of General
.Burnsides, which has been thrust on him,
and Al Frazier are among the men.
Brodie came from New York, and has
been twenty-eight years at the hotel.
Jerry Peterson has been there twenty
eight years. He also came from New
York. Al Frazier has been at the hotel
twenty-one years. He came from Kansas.
Then there is Charley Tlnsley, Joseph
and Eb Saunders, John Randolph, jam es
Lopgstreet, George Mitchell and others
equally we'll known. These and the
others are known to tens of thousands of
people over the globe, who have at one
time or another been guests at the Palace.
Some of the colored men have been in
the employ of famous men previous to
their coming here. Others served in the
great caravansaries Of Boston, New York,
Saratoga, Chicago, and st. Louis at one
time or another. Then Ralston, Sharon.
Senator Newton Booth and others. now
passed from these scenes, were at the
Palace. Some of these colored men waited
upon them.
The two watches who are to be replaced
are as follows:
Watch No. 1-Captain George Mitchell. WI.
liam Godair, Theodore Jackson, Samuel
Wright, Charles Santacruz, James Brodie. Al.
exander Avfrv. Charles Tnslev, Robert
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-03

Champ, Jerry Peterson, Joe Topaz. William
Turner William Jones and William Hane.
Watch No. 2@Captain John Randolph,
Longstreet, William Frazer, B. F. Terryal
Abanger Saunders, Alexandra Brown, Tully
MacDanels, Julian Johnson, Henry Ran
dolph, Joseph Saunders, Jerry Marshall and
Leo Leavy.
The STORY of one of the colored men
yesterday was that for some time past ar
ticles had been missed from the rooms,
and that, without direct charges being
made, it had been decided to get a new
force.
THE guests are for u.s." he said, "but
that don't make any difference. You see,
there are lot of skeleton keys in the DOS
session of different people, and they go
and come as they please. The laun-
dry-man has them the housekeeper, of
course, as that is to be expected, and is all
right; the plumber, the locksmith and
others. Then there have been some little
disagreements. So the result is that we
are all to go. Idon't know what we will do.
None of US know. We expected we would
go on November 1, but we were not noti-
fed, and now the general understanding
is that we won't go I'LL after the election.
notice has been put up that hereafter
all employees are to be paid by the day, SO
we think it applies to our case. 1t was
settled to-day that the change is to take
place soon. The uniforms of the white
boys and men who are to succeed US have
been finished and ready for them for
several days"
Probably no coIored men throughout
the Union are better known than those of
the Palace Hotel. At one time among
them was very eloquent colored man,
who won celebrity as a speaker through
several political ampaigns. The colored
men say they were getting $50 a month,
but that their successors get little less, or
from $40 to $25.