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dying wishes were carried out, I have
never heard. General Lawrence be-
haved very handsomely to me, prom
ised me the jeweled dirk, and gave me
piece of advice on his own account.
Forgive me for not attaching much
Importance to that incident of the rail-
way journey. I don't think I'd men
ton it if | were you. You had an anx-
ious time, you see-had been much con-
cerned about the execution of your
commission, had you not? Well, sup
pose-mind, l only say suppose-that
your asthmatic friend had given you
one Of his medicated cigars by mis-
take, or that you had taken some ex-
ira allowance of stimulant quite par
donabe under the circumstances.
You mean that 1 was either drunk
or dreaming, General? I'll swear l was
neither one nor the other, and if l tell
the story at all 1 shall tell the whole
of it,
We parted friends, and he sent me
the jeweled dirk, after all New York
| Tribune.
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The Holy House Loretto.

About fifteen miles south of Ancona
on the main line is the station of Lo-
retto, and on the hillside about three
miles from the sea. stands the city.
Towering far above the town rise the
great dome and campanile of the Won
derful fortified church which shelters
within it the santa casa, or holy house,
every year the object of pilgrimage of
so many thousands of the faithful. On
entering the church one sees at once,
standing under the dome, a strange low
chapel covered with white marble cary
ing and cleaning sculpture. A hest of
sixteenth century artists-chief among
them Sansovino - carried out Bra
nantes design for the marble casing of
the holy house. But in striking con
trast to the rich exterior are the plain
ard rough stone walls of the interior.
The innumcrable silver lamps give a
dim religious light, and the jewels on
the image of the Madonna. and Child
a wonderful black image, carved, it is
said, by st. Luke from cedar of Leb-
anon-scintillate in the gloom like in
Vulnerable stars.
Such is the holy house which angels
are said to have brought from Naza-
reth in the thirteenth century in order
to save it from dissertation by the in
fldel. But the house was not brought
Immediately to Loretto. The angels
placed it first on a hilltop near Fiume,
on the Dalmatian shore. There it
stayed for three years, when it was
moved again and deposited in a wood
on the opposite side of the Adriatic,
near Recanati. The wood was a lau-
rel wood and the house was conse-
quently called domus lauretana, or
house of Loretto. Twice more, how
ever, the house was miraculously
moved short distances, till it was at
length placed in its present position;
not a very convenient one, it might
have been imagined, for it was then the
middle of the public road,
1t seems almost unnecessary to say
that there have been those that have
made merry at this frequent trans
lation' of the holy house, yet an in
Vulnerable multitude of the great ones
of the earth, including many Poles and
Kings, have paid homage to this black
Madonna in its rude stone cottage
Westminster Gazette.
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SIZED THEM UP AT ONCE.
Then Chose Guide to Make Record
as NimrodS.

After the two hunters from the city
had superintended the unloading of
enough traps and baggage of all de-
scriptions to equip an expedition into
the heart of Africa, they hunted up the
proprietor of the little back-woods tav
ern to ask about guide.
I'VE want to put in about two weeks
in the woods" they explained, and we
want a good man for a guide OF course,
there are guides to be had here?"
Lots of EN-" answered the proprie-
tor You kin get all kinds of guides
here"
We'll, we want the best that can be
had for money, and we don't care what
it costs" said one of the hunters.
There's two or three kinds of bests
in this business" returned the propri-
etor, land it all depends on what line
you want There's Bill, FIR instance. He
probably knows more about these here
woods in a minute than anyone else
does in a week He kin take you to
more onfrequented places an hustle
you round faster than any other Teller
in this section"
Just the man for u.s. said the
spokesman of the two. Where is hep
Then there's Hank continued the
proprietor, without noticing the ques-
ton. Il spose he knows more about the
game an the best way to git it than
any man who ever lived in these parts.
He kin gin'rally scare UP something
when nobody else kim"
Then he's the man for u.s. said the
spokesman. I'VE came from the city
to make a record"
Make a record?" repeated the pro-
prietor.
That's it exactly. We want to make
record in the hunting line that we
can boast Of when we go back
The proprietor went over and sized up
their pile of baggage. including every
thing that was latest in the way of
hunters equipment.
You dent want Bill, nor yet Hank. -
he said at last. TN send for Jim He's
the man for YOU
What's Jim's qualifications?
Why he's the best liar in this
State" replied the proprietor. eff you
can't make Il record with him there
| amt no use tryin' fer it with any one
else. AZ first l thought you was lest
up here fer the huntin', an 7 was go
in on that basis, but / kin fit you out
to bust records jest as easy, if that's
what you're after. Chicago Post.
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SACKAME NTO MARK ET.
No Change III the Situation ia Local
Produce Circles.

No Change III the Situation ia Local
Produce Circles.
Sacramento, April 9th.
There was no change in the situation III
local produce circles to-day. Trade con-
tinues duh, and prices unchanged.
Following are the retail prices for the
various articles mentioned;
FLOUR-Family Extras, 81 10 per 100
lbs; 81 Is for so lbs.
FRUIT-Apples, SC per 10, 81 5oa2 per
20d40c; Lines, loo; Lemons, 15@25c per
dozen; Cocoanuts, 10c each; Bananas, Is
025c per dozen.
NUrS-New Walnuts, 121Ac per ID; New
Almonds, 1zlac; New Brazils, 1214c; Pc
cans, 16c: Filberts, l5c; Chestnuts 20c !;
Pine Nuts. l5c; Hickory Nuts. loo.
PIC per n; Mountain. zoe; Valley Roll. lSa
zoe Petaluma. 4oc per roll. Creamery. 4oc
per roll. Cheese-California. l5c per III;
Young America, l5s; Aast .na Creamery.
SWISS. soc; Martins Creamery, zoe; sage
Cheese, zoe; Neufchatel. 1Oc.
TABLES-spinach, SC per ID As
peas. sc per 10; Cucumbers, loo each: To-
matoes, 121ac per 10; Celery, sc pen. head /:
Caulifiower, 1oc per head; Artichokes, 40c
Toes, 4c per 10; Nevada and Oregon Pota-
toes 81 So per 100 lbs. New Early York
Cabbage, sc per head; Turnips. Beets,
Leek and Green Onions, l2hc per
dozen punches; Onions. &c per ID: Dried
Peppers 15c per 10: Dried Okra, 20c per 10.
POULTRY-Hens. 6G0 eacn. Springs soc
each; Broilers. 40c each; Tame Geese. 81 50
each; Tame Ducks. Toe each: Young Tur-
keys, zoe per H.
EGGS-California I21.c per dozen.
MEATS5Beef-Prime Rib Roast. 12bO
15c; Loin Steak. 12l2Q15c; Rump Steak.
loo; Chuck Roast. 10c: Rump, Sc; Brisket.
Sc; Chuck Steak. 10c. Veal-Loin and Rib
Chops, l5c; Roast Veal. lie. Mutton-Lee.
11Qll2l@c; Loin and Rib Chops, 12ac; Nut
ton Stew. Sc; Shoulder Chops, &C. Pork
SQ12c per 10; Corned Beef. SGp12lac: Sau-
sage, 121ac; Vienna Sausage. 15c; Bacon,
64l31ac; Ham, 12l2Q131ac.
HAY AND GRAIN-Oat Hay, 50Q55c
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TABLE CLOTHS.

Blaached Linen Table
Cloths. size 81. all-linen.
fringed cOlOred border. Good
value at 81. Special, 69c
each.
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OLD SHOES.

How much a man is like old shoes,
For instance, each soul may lose
Both have been tanned-both are made
tight
Both need a mate to be complete
And both are made to go on feet
They both need healing; oft are sold
And both, in time. turn all to mold
With shoes the last is first: with men
The first shall be last and when
The shoes wear out they're men6ed now
When men wear out, they're men dead too
They both are trod upon and both
Will tread on others-nothing loath.
Both have their ties and both incline.
When polished, in the world to shine.
And both peg out. And would you choose
To be man or be his shoes?
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Meat Market.
Eastern Grain Markets.

New York April Gath
WHEAT-May. S3ase; July. SIC; Septem-
Der, 19c.
Chicago, Apri! 2lth.
WHEAT-April 767sc; May, 165s; July,
7634c: September, 73jkc.
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TABLE NAPKINS.

Satin Finished Table Nap
kins with hemstitch borders.
size, II inches square. Real
value 81 80. Special at
ST so dozen.
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Affection.
Anon.

An Irishman once enlisted in the
Forty-fifth Regiment in order to be
near his brother. who was q corporal
in the Forty sixth.-Piek-Me -Up.
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He-I missed the second act tonight.
What happened while I was away?
She-Oh, that was the most ENJOYABLE
part Of the entertainment.
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The lions of Mount Atlas are far the
largest of their species and capable of
enduring extreme cold, frequently trav-
cling long distances through deep
snow.
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al S1d2 per bunch; Pneapples. d per
dozen; Smyrna Figs. 13Ql4c per ID; Per
sian Dates, &c per ID.
DRIED FRUITS-Following are the
prices furnished by the San Francisco
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ond and third cutting 5Oa55c; whole Bar
/ ley. soc; Ground Barley, 81 05; Feed Oats
u 2OQI1 so; Middlings, 90c; Bran. soc:
Straw, 50Q55c; Corn, 81 10 per ctl; Cracked
GRANITE MINING CANDLES
! CWholesale). 10 OF, 6Ac; u OF. &c; Ii OF.
I 712c; 16 OF. S13c.
ELECThLC LIGHT CANDLES
CIV laWAhoiIesale). 10 OF, sac; y OF, &C; IA OF,
! COAL OIL-CWholesale) Pearl lie; Star.
nc; Eocene, 19c; Elaine. &c; Extra Star,
&c; Water White (bulk. uI.c.
/ GASOLINE-(WhOles Stove Case
line. cases lie; Stove Gasoline. bulk uhc;
/ St degree Gasoline, cases, 25c; So degree
Gasoline. bulk 2Oc So degree Benzine,
/ cases, 1612c; 60 degree Benzine. bulk. lie.
/ SAN FRANCISCO STOCK MARKET.
! San Francisco. April 24th
! Morning Session-Alta, &c; Belcher, 400;
4 b d 3, &c; Bullion, Sc; G V, 81 IS; G
/ Point. 33c; G q c, Bic; Mexican, 47c; Occi-
dental 25q24c; Potosi, 5SG57c; Scorpion, sc;
STANDARD, 81 60: yellow. Jacket, Eye,
! Closing Quotatons-Alta, &c: Alpha, Sc ;
| Andes, pc: Belcher, CSC: e & b, &c: Bull
I ion, Sc; Caledonia, he: Challenge 33c:
/ Chollar 95c; V, 81 20; Confidence, 81 Is;
! Con Imperial, 1c; G n Y, &c; c Point, 33c:
/ Exchequer. &c: q & c, CSC: II & n, soc ,
can, 45c; Occidental, 19c; Ophir, 81; Over
man, &c; Potosi, 49c; Savage 1Sc: Scor-
pon, 4c; S Nevada. 49c: Silver Hill, 1c;
/ Union, 23c; Utah, &c; Yellow Jacket, 2Sc.
/ a train running at sixty-five miles
an hour would reach the sun in 1T5
years. At the rate of > cents mile,
the fare to the sun would be about
! 81 100000.
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at $1a2 per bunch; Pineapples, q per
sian Dates, &c per ID.
DRIED FRu1TS-Following are the
prices furnished by the San Francisco
Carload lots Apricots-Fancy Moor
Choice. e standard. sl4c; prime. SIC,
Peaches-Fancy. &c; choice, sc; standard.
41ac; prime &c; peeled in boxes. &C. Nee
C: prime C Pears-Fancy halves, C;
do. quarters, 4c; choice. &c. standard PIC
prime, &c. Apples-Eva2orated sac; sun
dried. Zu215c. PruneS, 4 sizes. 202I4C;
White Figs, &c; black do, C. Plums, 1i4c
for unptted and &c for pitted.
Raisins-Carload lots. F. o. B. Fresno
In sacks or 50-fb boxes-Four-crown loose.
4iac: 3-crown loose, 4c; 2-crown loose, Sc;
Seedless Sultanas. sc; Seedless Muscatels.
4l5c dried grapes, C. In 20-lb boxes
Three-crown London layers, 81; clusters,
$; Dehesa clusters, $; Imperial clus-
BJ,TTER-Creamery- ,13G191ac per
ID; seconds. 12a1212c per 10. Dairy-Fancy.
11AGl2c; good to choice, 1012@11c; lower
grades 9G10c.
9CHEESE-Fahcy mild new. 61%@7c: fair
to good. 51ad6c; California Cream Ched-
dar 1Od11c; Young America, Ease: East
ern 14d141@c per To; Western, 11laI12hc.
EGGS-1014@12c per dozen for store and
ranch.
Turkeys-Gobblers 14@15c, Hens. 14015c
per 10: BOOSTERS. $4G4 80 for old and S7Gl
for young; Broilers. Sc 500I3 80 for small /:
81 500j 80 for large; Fryers, So 50d6; Hens.
S4G5; Ducks. $4Q5 20 for old and $6Q7 50
for young; Geese, 81 50d1 IS per pair; Cos
lings, 81 25u2 so; Pigeons, 81 50Q2 per doz.
GAME-NominaL
Meat Market.
Following are the rates for whole car
casses from slaughterers to dealers:
BEEF-First quality, 5j2Q6c; second
quality, 41265c; third quality, 4c per 10.
VEAL-506c for large and 6Gl1c per n
for small.
MUTTON-Wethers, 514a6c; Ewes, so
51ac per ID.
LAMB-6G7c per ID for Spring.
PORK-Live Hogs. 3hM33sc per 10 for
heavy and 37sQ4c for small; Dressed, so
61ac per 10.
Eastern Grain Markets.
New York, April cath
WHEAT-May S3asc; July, SIC: Septen-
Der, 79c.
Chicago, April 2ltb.
WHEAT-April 767sc May, 765s; July,
7634c: September, 13jkc.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-04-30
Fertilizers on Garden Crops.

In report from the Massachusetts
station a general resume is given of
field experiments begun by the state sta
ton in 1891. The crops in 1895 upon
which the different forms of nitrogen
and potash We're tested, were onions,
sweet corn, beans and tomatoes. Notes
and tabulated yields per plat are given
for each crop and summaries for crops
raised for several years in succession.
The following conclusions are drawn
from the summarized data:
Sulphate of potash in connection with
nitrate of soda has given in every case
but one (onious) the best results. Nitrate
of soda as nitrogen source has yielded
in every case, without reference to the
form of potash, the best returns. Sui
phate of ammonia as nitrogen source,
in connection with muriate of potash as
potash source, has given the least salts
factory returns. The influence of the
difference in the general character Of
the weather, whether normal or dry,
during succeeding seasons on the yield
of crops has been greater than that of
the different fertilizers used upon diff
ferent plats during the same season.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-04-30
Feeding Corn Fodder.

Tests of methods of preparing and
feeding corn fodder, conducted under
the auspices of the Maryland station,
gave results which warrant the follow
ing conclusions:
By wetting and mixing the shredded
corn fodder with the grain ration there
is more complete consumption Of the
fodder-there being but half as much
waste matter-than when the fodder
and grain are fed dry and separate. The
method of mixing produced more milk
and kept the animals in better flesh.
The wetting Of the fodder when fed
alone, and also when fed with grain,
made it more digestible. The method of
feeding the ration as mixed feed
gave larger percentage of digestible
matter than any of the methods tested.
From these facts it is safe to say that
the method of making mixed feed of
a ration is the best method to adopt in
order to have the most complete con-
sumption and the best returns for the
food consumed,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-04-30
Fertilizers For Tobacco.

Under the auspices Of the Connecticut
station cottonsoed meal, cotton hull ash
es, linsoed meal, castor pomace, nitrate
of Soda double sulphate of potash and
magnesia, carbonate of potash, double
carbonate of potash and magnesia, dry
ground fish, tobacco stems, wood ashes
and several brands of fertilizers were
tested i'll various combinations, and sta
BILE manure alone. The yields of infer
mented tobacco and the comparative fire
holding capacity Of the tobacco grown
on the different plats are tabulated. In
the gross yield Of cured leaf and of
wrapper leaf, castor pOmace was superb
or to cot;onseed meal Where one-halt
the nitrogen in an application of 210
pounds Of nitrogen in the form of castor
pomace was replaced by nitrogen in
nitrate Of soda the total yield of wrap
per leaf was greater.
As to potash fertilizers, the largest
gross yields followed applications of
high grade sulphate both with and
without lime. The largest yield Of
wrappers was from plats MANFRED with
carbonate Of potash and the double sui
phate Of potash and magnesia. The fire
holding capacity was least in tobacco
MANFRED with high grade sulphate, fol-
lowed by that fertilized with low grade
sulphate. The plats dressed with fish
and nitrate of soda, fish and double sui
phate of potash and with stable manure
gave the smallest yields
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-04-30
FOUR GRADES IN LAWN MAKING.


ness of the surface, attention ought to
be given to the general appearance of
the grade In the illustration here re-
produced from American Gardening are
shown four views Of the same section Of
a lawn and Illustrating the effect of
various lawn contours The upper grade
strikes the eye a. Icing unCOmely, be-
cause of Tie i'll shaped finish bestowed
on it in obstruction. 1t Is moreover, so
uneven that it cannot well be kept i'll
good ORDER
The second section shows the same
lawn nicely graded, as with level. 1t
affords 10 variety in its contour, as
natural landscapes do with rare eXcep-
tions. The third grade is slightly dish
ing, which of all forms for small grass
areas is the worst. 1t is comparatively
characterless, having indeed a depress-
ing effect on the beholder. In pleasing
contrast with this is the style at the bot
tom, which shows IA swelling contour
through its center, which at once salts
fies the eye of good taste. 1t is a style
that may we'll serve as a pattern for the
average small "dooryard" lawn.
The illustrations refer to land that is
level or nearly So hence might not APP
ply to grounds that possess natural un-
dulatiOns III the latter case it is advised
that slight unevenneSsos be reduced, in
order to facilitate the use of the mower,
especially near the house, but in the
main there might be no objection to
retaining some natural variations of tbp
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-04-30
Estate of Franklin Hooker.


STATE OF VERMONT, Bent remem.
0DIsTRlCT OF ADDISON, IS. bered, That at
a session OF the probate court holden at Mid.
dlebury, within and tor said district, on the
18th day OF April, A. D., 1897
Present; Hon. James NJ. Slade, Judge.
Whereas Curtis IL. James, executor OF the
estate OF franklin Hooker, late OF Corn
wall, IN said District, deceased, has this
day presented to said Court his petition in
writing, setting forth that II will be necessary
to sell part OF the real estate OF said
deceased for the payment OF the debts and
charges OF administration; and also that it
will be beneficial tor all parties interested
therein to sell the whole OF the real estate of
said deceased. and therein making applica-
tlon 10 said court tor license to make such
sale.
II Is ordered that all persons Interested IN
the estate of said deceased be notified to APP.
pear before said Court, ut the Probate office
In Middlebury, in said District, on the 81
day OF May A. ID. 1891, at 10 o'clock IA. m,
by publication of this order three weeks sue.
cessively previous thereto in the Middle
bury REGISTER, newspaper printed at Mid
dlebury aforesaid, TO show cause II any
they may have, why said license should not
be granted.
BY order OF court,
Is Attest; JAMES NJ. sLADE, Judge.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-04-30
4 SUCCESSFUL DAT CROP.
The Preparation of Soil-CommerciaI Fer
tilizers Drilled n-Change of Seed.

The Preparation of Soil-CommerciaI Fer
tilizers Drilled In-Change of Seed.
The unwise practice that has so large
ly prevailed among farmers as a class,
and that has contributed to so great an
extent in the diminished yields of this
important product, has been that the
oat crop, after all others are occupying
the choicest and most productive por-
tions of the farm, is the latest sown
not only, but is destined to struggle for
existence in soil least adapted to its
growth and development. Oats sown on
a seed bed following a grass crop or turf
pasture seldom give good results, but
grown as one of the crops of regular
four year rotation, following corn, po-
tatoes, beans, etc, seems the most ia
vorable course to pursue, according to a
western New York farmer who writes
as follows to Rural New Yorker:
After a long experience in oat cul-
ture, it has been learned that early and
thorough preparation of the soil posses
sing a fair degree of fertility, good
clean seed sown with a drill at the rate
of two bushels per acre, as early in the
season as the sell is found to work in
light and friable condition, are factors
that cannot be omitted if success is to
be expected. 1t has also Ieen learned
that no crop responds more readily to
a moderate application Of commercial
fertilizers drilled into the soil at the
time the seed is sOwn. After seeding, the
ground should be we'll rolled, thus firm
ing the soil, inducing early growth of
the plants not only, but il also adds
much to the ease and pleasure in run
ming the binder at the time Of harvest.
Care should be taken that this crop is
not allowed to become overripe, Heavier,
brighter and more nutritious grain is
secured and the straw is made more
valuable and appetizing by harvesting
at period when much Of the straw is
apparently quite green the precaution
being taken not to have the bundles so
large as to prevent curing properly for
housing or stacking, as the case may be.
Nor is it essential, as advocated by
many, that an occasional change of seed
is required for best results And may
, state that for nearly a half century
have grown each year continuously
with the exception of one year-a mix
ture Of the same two varieties Of oats
that have gained for me a favorable
reputation as grower Of this special
crop.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-04-30

The New Bedford Manufacturing cor
poration, Rotch Spinning company and
the Rowland cotton mills of New Bed
ford, Mass, are in financial difficulties.
William ID. Rowland, treasurer of the
three concerns, Is alleged to be missing,
and it is suggested that he has commit
ed suicide. 1t is said that about $780,
600 of the corporations paper is held by
Providence banks and about $1,000 by
Boston banks.
There has been no quorum in the
United States senate this week, owing to
the absence of large number of MEM
bers in New York to attend the cere-
monies at General Grants tomb. If the
wish of the republican members of the
finance committee is acceded to, the tar
i'll bill was reported yesterday, but it is
ed until next week. Under an arrange
ment made on Friday. the house will
transact no business this week.
A resolution was introduced in the
house at Washington Friday by Repres-
entative Mcguire of California, declaring
that the war between Turkey and Greece
was war between Moslem and Christian
civilizations, and directing that the SYM
patty of the United States be extended
to Greece, with the hope that her strug-
gle may be successful. The resolution
was referred to the committee on foreign
affairs, but as that committee is not APP
pointed no action will be taken at
present.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-04-30
Estate of Charles A. Landers.
Notice of Final Settlement.

GTATE OF VERMONT, The probate
NDIsrRICT OF ADDISON, IS. court for the
district OF Addison:
20 all persons interested in the estate OF
Charles A. Landers, late of Bridport, In said
district, 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
Middlebury, in said district, on the Sd day OF
May, A. D., 1897. at 10 O'Clock a. m, to show
cause, II any you have, why the account of
II. l.. Hemenway, administrator of the estate
OF said deceased, should not be allowed, and
also why the residue of said estate should
not be distributed to the parties entitled
thereto.
Dated at Middlebury, In said district this
l4th day OF April, A. D., 1897.
By order of court.
16 Attest JAMES NJ. sLADE, Judge.