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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-12-24
JAY GOULD'S ODOMETER.
Used By Him in 1852 While Surveying IL
ster County.

Helen Gould lately received a gift
for which she is grateful. 1t is an
odometer which was used by her father
in 1852 in surveying Ulster county,
n. Y.
The large wheel is of wood. the hoop
being brass and Joined to the spokes
by brass tubes. The frame of the odo-
meter is also of wood, the handles and
legs resembling those of a homemade
wheelbarrow.
The most important part of the in
strUment is an oblong wooden box at
tached to the hub of the wheel. Here
is the instrument after which modern
cyclometers were fashioned. 1t has
three dials which, by the revolution of
the wheel, measures the distance trav-
ersed.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-12-24

The odometer was pushed along as
a wheelbarrow. Suspended from the
handles is a box which contains sur
veying and other tools and has cover
with heavy brass hinges.
This unique instrument was used by
Jay Gould when he was in partnership
with Oliver J. Tillson of Highland, us
ter county. Since the partnership was
dissolved it has been in possession Of
the Tillson family, who presented it to
Miss Helen Gould
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-12-24
ANNUAL MEETING.

The annual meeting for electlng board of
directors of the National Bank of Middle
bury for the year ensuing viii be held at the
onice of said bank on Tuesday, the 18th day
of January, A. d. Is0s, at o'clock p. m.
CHAs. r.. PINNEY, Cashier.
MiddleburV, VT, Dec. 10, lsg7. 5Ow5.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-12-24

johnson leaves wife, formerly Miss
Mary Norton of Leicester, and three
children, a son, Frank Johnson, who is
in business in Brandon, and a son,
Earnest johnson, and Miss Chastlna,
daughter. who is member of Brandon
High school. The funeral was on Thurs
day at l o'clock. =
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-12-24

Does any member of your family ever
suffer from scalds, burns, frost bites,
chilblains, erysipelas, ringwOrms, boils,
old sores, sprans, bruises, tOothache
pain in the side, back, head, sciatica,
rheumatic govt, rheumatic or neuralgia
pains in joints or limbs: Neurotic Oil
is a positive cure. No family can afford
to be without it. Made by the Neurotc
Oil Co. Sold by all druggists for %
cents.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-12-24

the evening purse of money was pre-
scented to Austin Beach as token of es
TEEN and in appreciation of his many
kindnesses to the societies.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-12-24
BETHEL.

Some Illness IN IOWU'
Paul Tinkham of Rochester was here
the 9TH.
The Good Templars' box social at
Cushing hall last week was every way
satisfactory.
The Universalists held their annual
fair Wednesday evening of last week.
Ice cream. cake and fancy articles were.
on sale.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-12-24
French Comic Opera Redivivus.

A significant note in the programmes
Of managers of theaters devoted to the
lighter forms of musical drama is the
revival-in one case accomplished, and
in the other projected-of French COM
ic opera, or, as it might more correctly
be called, opera bouffe.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-12-24

One Minute Cough Cure cures quickly.
That's what you want! Isaac Sterns,
Middlebury; B. G. Peck or Day Bros.
East Middlebury; c. l.. Sowle, West
Cornwall; D. II. Bennett, Bridport G.
b. Kendall, ShOreham.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-12-24

Rev. l.. j. Keith, of Vincennes, Ind,
refused to accept a government pension.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-11
WANTS ASSESSORS INVESTIGATED.

r1,srrcr, KEoGH SAYS THE LAW is FfAGRANrhf
VIOLATED IL wESTCHESTER COUNTY
II On. Sunreme Court In White Plains yesterday
,norr,no Justice Keogh sent for the Grand jury
and charged II more particularly az TO the matter Oh
Investigating the official actions Of the TOWN AS
seeeors NJ the county The Judge said that II was
notorious fact that the assessors were not perform"
ing their duty in permitting large amounts Oh per-
sonal property to escape taxation.
The law directs that the assessors must place ali
Tho nersona property held In their respective towns
an tho assessment roll, and II they say they cannot
and II they must show that they have maze DILL
gent inquiry The law. he says. reads so that every
citizen shall bear his equal and honest snare IN the
maintenance OF the government according 10 the
nronery he possesses whether 1t be real or personal
and This Law - wilfuly, continuously and hagrahtV
violated.
The Judge directed that two assessors VINO are
members OF the Grand Jury be excused from taxing
mart in tho investigation, and directed the jury 10
mako n thorough examination, saying that ne wouId
keen them In session for a month, II necessary ne
directed them TO I'd for one assessor from eacn
town and told them you cannot indlct the assessor
vo, examine but YOU can indict the other two
rv and the Sherls office at its back and that II was
its duty 10 send for prominent men IN the several
towns and examine them as 10 their possessions III
mo matter OF personal property. Inc i'lstrct Az
,ornev was a'so directed to give 10 the jury all the
assistance needed in conducting the examination.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-11
WHITE PLAINS.

In the Supreme Court yesterday morning before
Justice Keogh the trial was begun OF Francisco
Gugerno, charged with murder in the first degree,
in having killed Antonio Romano in the city OF
Mount Vernon on September q last.
The Ladies' Bowling Club OF this village began
on Tuesday to play every Tuesday afternoon from 2
TO O'Clock. :, 80,
ciety will be held in Dolls Union Hall this evening
This is the great social affair OF the season among
the German citizens, and elaborate preparations
have been made.
Tho Holly Social Club announces a dance to be
held at the Auditorium Monday evening March !.
In the investigation into the mental condition OF
Arthur W. Palmer. charged with killing his mother,
sister and brother. In Mamaron eek, Justice KeoGh
has changed the method from jury trial TO an ex-
animation by a commission. and has appointed DR.
Samuel h. Lyon. OF Boomngdale Asylum; II. r..
Schmid. OF White Plains. and James NJ. Hunt. OF
Yonkers. commissioners.
The Lincoln Republican Club Will celebrate Lin
coins Birthday this evening with appropriate eXer-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-11
NETWORK CITY.

Hamilton f. Colman, the Government clerk who
was recently arrested for having alleged stolen
periodical postage stamps In his possession had a
preliminary hearing before Commissioner Shields
yesterday. A lot OF testimony taken, and the
case was adjourned TIL February 20.
In the advertisement OF the Manhattan Life In
surance Company published In The Tribune yester-
day the par value of the New-York. Lake Erie and
Western funded per cent bonds held by the COM
pany was given as 100000 1t should have been
$4,000
Revival services for railroad men have been held
at the Mott Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church.
One-hundred yeighth-st. and Mott-ave., for
the last two months. The Rev. Dr. J. s. Stone Is
pastor On Tuesday evening George A. Warburton.
general secretary, preached an eloquent sermon be-
fore a large audience George T. McNeille presided.
Short talks were given by the following railroad
men, Tom Pape. +. Jewell. James H Dawson and
George Bush. Mrs. ]. s. Stone sang. More than
thirty mine railroad men Joined the church last Sum
day.
James P. Knight. OF No. 22 West Forty.ninth-st..
was yesterday appointed by the Mayor examiner
to the Board of Plumbers. to receive 81 a day when
employed.
At, the meeting OF the New-York Board OF Trade
and Transportation. held yesterday, the Parshall
BILL relating the of the canals. now before the
Legislature Albany, was approved by unanimous
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-11
WALTER BARNES.

The funeral OF Walter Barnes. eighty years old.
who died Monday at his home, No Sc West
Thrty-sixth-st held yesterday afternoon at
the Friends Meeting House. East Fifteenth-st. and
Rutherford Place. He was the Youngest of eleven
children of Robert s. Barnes who came TO this city
from England near the end OF the last century, and
was the owner of the old Barnes brewery. which IL
still standing In u lot near Cherry and Market
ets
Walter Barnes was born In that locality In 1871.
He educated in the schools of the Society Of
Friends. and lived throughout his entire life In
keeping with the doctrines Of that faith While In
active business he importer Of tailors trim
mngs at No. A Maiden Lane but he had lived In
retirement for nearly forty years. He was never
married, and his next Of kin nephews and
nicces the children OF his many brothers and SIS
tiers His brothers. James. George and Robert
Barnes were prominent in the drygoods trade of
this city forty years ago and James Barnes was at
one time preside Of the Merchants Exchange Ma
iCDal Bank
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-11
TO PROCEED AGAINST BUCKET SHOPS.
THE COMMITTEE OF THE STOCK EXCHANGE WILL
TAKE Up THE SUBJECT AGAIN on
wrrvi,sDAy

The Governing Committee OF the New-York Stock
Exchange will at a meeting next Wednesday take
IN again the subject OF the determination OF bucket
shops Notice of purpose not to renew existing
contracts with the ticker" companies which dis
tribute quotations does not have TO be given until
March 80 A contract Will probably be made
with the New-York Quotation Company. the con-
troll OF which is owned by the Exchange TO supply
quotations 10 members OF the Exchange. but IL Is
ouite likely that a new contract will not be en-
tered into with the Gold and Stock Telegraph Com
many which Is owned by the Western Union Tele-
cranh COMPANY and furnishes quotations 10 the
general public.
The belief is that II quotations were cut off from
all places except the offices OF members OF tho
Exchange the bucket shops would be forced 10 close
m and the Stock Exchange members would secure
MI the business The situation is much the same
as AT the great racetracks II the reports OF races
were not sent out from the tracks the men who
nace thei- bets with the city poolroomS would be
rompelled TO 90 TO the tracks II changes IN stock
dfteen minutes or half an hour as has been sug-
eested II would do no good. The bucket shops
Could still transact business They could for in
stance open trades at the last quotations for the
difforent stocks in each batch Of quotations and
close the trades at the last quotations IN any sue
ceeding batch.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-11
GENERAL, JAMES RYDER

Danbury, Conn, Feb. 10 (SpcciaD.-General James
Ryder died at lis home here on Monday. He had
been i'll about three years from bronchitis. lie was
q son OF Colonel Stephen Ryder, and born at
the family homestead. Southeast, ~ Y. June %.
1877. At the age of twenty-one he was made cap
tain Of a company; later he promoted to be
colonel Of the 18th Regiment. n. G.. S. N. Y. In
1864 he was promoted to be of the
Seventh Brigade He held that place eleven years,
MI he was retired. While colonel Of the 18th,
his regiment was ordered out for service, and
I'm 1868 il went to Baltimore. and was assigned to
duty nj Fort Marshall In 1864 the brigade fur
nished four companies Of troops for the defences
OF New-York and in the fall Of that year the entire
1853 TO 1866 he was Commissioner of the Board Of
Enrolment of the Xth District Of NEWPORT at
Tarrytown. He was ardent Republican from
the formation Of the party: HIS first wife was vas
had one son. Carroll D. Ryder. AS his second wife
he married in December. 1887. Mary A. Benedict,
who survives him
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-11
SALE OF CROSBY ESTATE PAINTINGS.

THE COLLECTION UNDER THE HAMMER BRINGS
MORE THAN $4,000.
The modern paintings belonging to the estate of
the late Mrs. +. f.. Crosby sold at auction last
evening at the Fifth Avenue Art Galleries. No. 366
Fifth-ave The collection included sixty-six oil
paintings and water-colors representing the work
Of forty-six different artists The sale was well
attended. fully 400 people being present Brisk
bidding prevailed, and only a few OF the pictures
sold for less than $3.50. Most of tho buyers were
dealers. acting agents. and the names of the
real purchasers could not be learned. The highest
priced picture Returning to the Fold by
Anton Mauve. which knocked down to Knoed-
Ter & Co. for 5000. Other paintings that sold at
THE Turkey Driver" Jacque. 500: Low Tide on
the Beach" Mauve $500; THE Road over the
Moor" Mauve 500; Antwerp In 1871" Zem 81. 900:
'I.e Dejeuner de Monsieur de Cure" $780, THE
End OF the Duel" Bazzaro. A75: The Wanderers"
Bruck 800; Cows In Pasture" De Haas 1915:
I'm the Harvest Field" Dupre s475; Cattle at the
Well" Mauve. So 100: Dutch Fishing Vessels, Low
Tide" Mesdag 500; THE Amateur Naturalists"
Loustaunau. $685.; THE River Disc" Dupre. $3.50.
Morning" Daubigny 5000; 'The Weary Cleaner"
Perraut, 1880; Grand Canal Venice" Elem. 5000:
I'm the Pasture" Mauye. $500; lie Regain"
Dupre. $500; "A Morning Call" Stewart. 500;
Landscape Sunset" iiarpgnies; $500; Sunrise on
lands, scotland" Dore 5000; Flock OF sheep.
Moonlight" Jacque. 1910; The Riverside Corot
$3.50 Landscape and Cattle" Van Marcke. 500;
"Corblgny on the Mere" Daubigny. $500; The
Evening Mauve $500.
The total amount realized by the sale was s.. 4o5
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-11
ANOTHER ACCIDENT ON THE MAINE
THREE MEN INJURED BY THE PREMATURE EX-
PIOSION OF A CARTRIDGE.


Charleston g c. Feb 10-A serious accident
occurred on board the battleship Maine yesterday.
While crew. consisting OF First Sergeant Wag-
uer and Privates Seminar and Hardin. were load
ing a one-pound gun Ct the secondary battery the
cartridge exploded. injuring Wagners right
hand tearing tho flesh from the bones. Part Of
the shell struck Hardin in the leg and has not
yet been extracted The men are painfully rather
than seriously hurt Seminar was injured about
the face.
The Indiana and the Massachusetts have not
toined the fleet. II was learned to-day that the
manoeuvres are 10 begin at once. and the Dolphin.
which was thought yesterday TO have gone south.
IS probably 10 act a blockade runner.
Mayor Smith and a committee of reception and
entertainment visited Admiral Bunce on the flag
shin New-York at to-day and extended the
privileges OF the city 10 the fleet. Inc Admiral
his staff and the senior fleet officers were IN
,ited 10 attend a banquet Of the Chamber OF Com
,nerce to- morrow. TO meet Secretary Herbert; also
10 attend a reception 10 Secretary Herbert on that
DAY and ball on the 18Th. Admiral Bunce eh1
he would endeavor TO accept the invitation. An
the ships in the locality that can enter the, harbor
will do so before the Secretary's arrival. and II
will be made convenient for the officers 10 accept
the hospitalities rendered. Tho Admiral would not
say much OF the details OF the blockade, Dut said
he anticipated q most instructive and valuable
TIE New-York the Maine. the Columbia. the
three miles southeast of the main entrance 10 the
harbor 90 -, IL 1,,.., a. .to.,
the fla shlights OF the warships may be observed
coast and out 10 sea. IL II supposed that the meet
IS engaged in effort TO detect the Dolphin
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-11
WHAT IS GOING ON TO-DAY.

Bicycle Show. Grand Central Palace.
Annual election OF American Institute, No lis
West Thirty-eighth-st., 10 a. m to p. m.
Dock Commissioners meeting.
Aldermen's committee TO investigate gas, p. m
New-York Yacht Club election. clubhouse, p M
Union League Club evening.
Academy of Medicine No 10 West Forty-thrd-st.
p. m.
Lincoln exercises girls department, Grammar
School No s. One-hundred- -forty-frst-st. and
Edgecomb-ave., $50 a. m.
Anawanda Club reception. Central Opera House.
evening.
Lincoln Union Federal Republican Clubs ball.
Washington Hall, p. m.
German Branch Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton concert, Association Hall, p. m.
Amateur billiard tournament, Days billiard
rooms, p. m.
Dinner OF Hardware Club and Metal Trades, Hotel
SAVOY. Z H. m.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-11
NORTON COMMANDERY'S RECEPTION.

brilliant reception. followed by ball. was
given by Morton Commandery No 4. Knights
fremplar. at Lenox Lyceum Madison-ave. and
Fifty-ninth-st last night. The hall was profusely
decorated and many wel-known men and women
were present Eminent Commander Sir Eugene
Brown formally received Grand Commander John
A. Mapes and several past commanders; John r.
baldwin chief officer Of the Grand Council Of
ROYAL and Select Masters: Grand High Priest
George w. Stivers and his stafr OF Royal Arch
Masons Grand Master Stewart and other Masonic
dignitaries. There then an inspection ana re-
view OF the various Masonic organiZa tons. THIS
was followed by remarkably skilful evoluiions by
the drill corps Of Morton COmmandery. The corps
was commanded by T. T.. Sir John Little. with
+ F. Thomas d. Blight aid. and executed
many difficult movements. Of which were
entirely new and all of which heartily APP
plauded. There excellent promenade ana
dance music. and a well-arranged order OF dane
ing consisting OF twenty numbers. The commit
tees were ample and efficient, and she reception
was a complete success.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-11
MRS, ELIZA GREATOREX.

Mrs Eliza Greatorex died in Paris Tuesday.
where, with her daughters she had lived for num-
Der OF years. Mrs. Greatorex one Of the best
known woman artists in this country devoting
herself at first to landscape painting, but OF late
years giving her entire attention 10 pen and ink
work and etching. She studied under Lambinet. In
Paris, and Pilotz in Munich. Among the best
known of her works are "The Homes of ODER Am
mergau." sketches in Colorado. and "Old New
York" the of the latter being written by her
sister Matilda r. Despard. She the only
woman member of the Artists Fund OF this city.
was an Associate National Academician and an
honorary member OF Sorosis The daughters, Misses
Eleanor and Kate Greatorex, are known both here
and abroad for their work as water cOlOrists.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-11
NEW-ROCHELLE.

David Smith. the three-year-od son OF Jacob
Smith whose home is in Church-st. near the
Iselin Bank was rescued from drowning in cistern
yesterday morning after he had been in the water
nearly ten minutes. The child was rescued by
Iouis FinieIs an inspector for the New Rochelle
Water Company who lowered into the we'll.
head first by Patrolman Stouter. The boy Is now
in a critical condition Mr.. Finels holds silver
medal FOR resculng three persons from drowning
In Echo Bay in 1890 49,,
Elaborate arrangements have been made for the
second annual ball OF the Iluguenot yacht Clup.
which will be given In the gymnasium Tonight
The Reception Committee consists OF Commodore
and Mrs Whann. Mrs. Charles NJ Connolly. Mrs.
Gorhan. Mrs Bagley. Mrs. Laukota, Mrs. ketchum,
Mrs Pike and Mrs. Greeley.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-11
FOrGHT THE INSANE ASYLUM KEEPERS

George W Palmer who figured in the shooting
case In n saloon at Larchmont some time ago.
during which he exchanged shots with Iemue w.
Tompkins each receiving four bullet-wounds. Gre
ated great disturbance in the Sherin's office
yesterday morning.
Palmer who is a cousin OF Arthur w. Palmer.
charged with killing his mother. sister and brother
at MamaroneCk several weeks ago had been
adjudged insane In proceedings growing out OF the
Larchmont shooting case. and two keepers came
down from the State Insane Asylum at Pough-
keepsie TO take him away.
when Palmer was brought into the Sheriff's office
and learned where ne 10 bc taken. he refused
10 go, and when an attempt was made to take
him he made desperate resistance. He is a
brought into subsection. He finally gave In. and
nixon the l2JO o. clock train.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-11
GEO. CLINT Co.
43.45 AND 47weST 23:ST.
NEAR BROADWAY.
FACTORY: IS4 AND I56 WEST 9"srReEr.
MAY INVESTIGATE THE RUBBER TRUST.

I.EXow COMMITTEE LIKELY TO LOOK INTO THE
coMpANY's AFFAIRs-THE TOBACCO TRUST
TO BE HEARD NEXT.
Officers OF the United States Rubber Company
had heard yesterday that the affairs or the COM
pany might be Investigated by the special COM
mittee OF the Legislature headed by senator
Iexow but at the company's office. at no. "
Reade-st. yesterday 1t said that 1t was not
known that anybody connected with the company
had received a subpoena. Tho company does not
care to he known as the Rubber Trust. although
there was a union Of about dozen manufacturing
concerns to form IL. with capital OF SO'VV""' oi
which siOCO0OO0 was said to have been paid IN III
controls the manufacture of rubber boots and rub
her shoes in this country. but has little to do with
The manufacture OF hose and other rubber goods
The factories of the company are in Massachusetts.
Connecticut Rhode Island and New-Jersey ana
the company was incorporated in New-Jersey Inc
comnanv has no factories In the State OF New
York. -
The officers OF the United States Rubber COM
pany are: Robert D. Evans. president, VINO lives
in Boston; Charles L. Johnson. secretary ana
Charles II. Flint treasurer Other directors OF me
company are Charles A. Coffin. Samuel r. COLT
James T. Ford j. Howard Ford, Robert NJ GAIA
way William II. Hill. Henry /" liotchkiss George
II. Hood, James =. Langdon. George A. Lewis
Edwin Lewis NJ C M Wam frea Trenhom
". S Ballou John J. Banigan. $. ~ Williams ana
"Y Prosident Duke of the American Tobacco Com
rany was subpoenaed yesterday morning 10 appWSr'
before the lex eToT %ii give ali the Information
at his command. The officers or me c pnnsn
are James b Duke. president; Josiah BroT The
s eapta Of the company is S55Ooo6co 80 Wee,
The Nest Side Republican club. NO iE Msst
Eighty second-st Tuesday night adopted resol9-
tons calling on the Lexow c9mmi auS fsvorne
gate the Gas Trust in this city, ana iaVor'ns ID
TN no
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-11
WESTMINSTER COUNTY.
YONKERS.


The annual dinner OF the Lincoln Legion one OF
the strongest Republican organizations In the
county will be held at the Getty House this even
Ing Covers will be laid for about two hundred
reception will be held from till $50 o'clock when
the guests will be received. AT $50 the dinner VIII
begin Alderman T.. Alexander Houston Will pre-
side The principal speaker OF the evening viii
be the Rev. s. Parkes Cadman OF fork city,
who will respond 10 the toast Abraham Lincoln.
He will be followed by Congressman Ben IL. FAR
child Frederick W. Hollis. State Senator James
Irving Burns Assembyman Alfred f. Smith. City
Attorney James NJ Hunt and the Rev. I. r. Al
lson of the Dayspring Presbyterian Church. go
The members Of the jenkins Medical Society VIII
meet this evening at Bardln's Hotel. New MAIN
st. and South Broadway, transact business nsteh
to the reading Of papers and enjoy dinner.
4 Lincoln Birthday party IS 10 be heIu IN tne
lecture-room OF the Central Methodist Episcopa
Church tonight and the last OF the series OF dances
under the auspices of the Dance Committee OF the
Amakassen Club also takes place this evening at
the clubhouse go
The fact that the orchestra would rehearse with
the members OF the Choral Society on Tuesday
night brought out a large attendance, me or
chesfra was organized about a month ago by MT
Burton. and II is source Of much Gratincatlon
that the members have made such Il success or the
works TO he given at the concert
Patrick II. Linnehan has been appointed PLUMBING
inspector by the Board OF Health. to NJ the vacancy
caused by the death of Harry Hawclif.