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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-16
TYNDALL ON SOUND, APPLETON & Co.
1885,

AS is we'll known Tyndall's work Oh
sound is one of the great standard au-
thorities of the world upon this subject,
accepting as nearly all other authorities
do-all that are taught in the colleges or
schools of the world-the undulatory
theory handed down from the Greeks,
and said to have been invented by the
celebrated Greek philosopher, Pythagor-
as, who lived B. c. about $4,000.
In Mr.. Tyndalfs work on pages 4l-2
appears the following:
CONFINEMENT OF SOUND WAVES IN TUBES,
This weakening of the sound, according
10 the law of inverse squares, would not take
place if the sound wave were so confined as
TO prevent It's lateral diffusion. By sending
il through a tube with a smooth interior sur.
face we accomplish this and the wave thus
confined may be transmitted to great dis
tances with very little diminuton of intensi-
ty. Into one end of this tin tube, fifteen feet
long, whisper in manner quite inaudible to
the people nearest to me, but listener at the
other end hears me distinctly. If watch be
placed at one end Of the tube, a person at the
other end hears the ticks, though nobody else
does. At the distant end of the tube is now
placed a lighted candle. When the hands
are clapped at this end, the flame instantly
ducks down at the other. Ii is not quite ex.
tinguished, but it is forcibly depressed.
When two books are clapped together, the
candle is blown out. You may here observe,
in rough way, the speed with which the
sound-wave is propagated. The instant the
clap is heard the flame is extinguished. do
not say that the time required by the sound
to travel this tube is UNNECESSARILY short,
but simply that the interval is too short for
your senses to appreciate il.
That II Is a pulse and not n pUG of air is
proved BY filling one end of the tube with the
smoke of brown paper. On clappug the
books together no trace of this smoke is
elected from the other end. The pulse has
passed through both smoke and air without
carrying either OF them along with il.
Having become convinced that the
whole undulatory theory is erroneous,
and that the sound waves, supposed, have
no existence in fact, we thought best to
test this experiment, and so ordered a
similar tube to the above of Messrs.
Calhoun & Stewart. This was brought
to the Bread Loaf Inn and there tested
before a large number of guests, The
experiment was eminently successful and
beyond any possible question showed that
the candle ducked to, or was blown out
by, puff of air, after the nature of all
candles. This condition is so transpar-
ent in the experiment that it hardly calls
for discussion. 1t was to us perfectly
evident before. Mr.. Tyndall was mis-
lead by his zeal and caressness of
method. In testing whether it was an
assumed sound wave, or a puff of air,
that extinguished the candle, he put the
smoke in the end of the tube furthest
from the candle, and hence what he de-
monstrated was that two books clapped
together at the fiange end of such a tube
were unable (if only clapped once) to
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-16

President Mckinley has decided upon
an investigation of the commissary and
medical departments of the government,
and to that end invited some Of the rep
resentative men of the country to act as
commissioners in the case. A number of
these have declined to accept the appoint
ment on one pretext or another, and it
looks as If the president would have to
make up the commission from men less
favorably known than was his first in
tentiOn.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-16

(Morrisville News and Citizer

NNUIIIsNIIIt NtWs unu JltlZen.)
Editor Maloney of the Rchford Ga
zette heads a squib with these words
"Senator Proctor will watch his fences. -
If Brer. Maloney is state fence viewer
we respectfully suggest that If he will
examine the senator's political fences he
will find them six feet high, iron posted,
sixteen strands to the foot and the wire
all No. 3 wire gauge. If Brer. Maloney
is as certain of living until the next
session of the general assembly as
Senator Proctor is of then being re-
elected for another six years term.
he need not hasten to make his will
this month. Senator Proctor will not
leave the senate before his seventy-fifth
year, If his life and health are spared
till that time.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-16
BEWARE OF CONTINENTS FOR CATARRh
THAT CONTAINS MERCURY

as mercury viii surely destroy the sense OF
smell and completely derange the whole sys.
TEN when entering 1t through the mucous
surfaces. Such articles should never be used
except on prescriptions from reputaO ole
physicians, as the damage they viii do is ten
fold to the good you can possibly derive from
them. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by
mercury, and is taken internally, acting ii.
rectly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
OF the system In buying Hairs Catarrh
taken internally, and made in Toledo, Ohio,
by F. j. Cheney 4 Co. Testimonials free.
sold by Druggists price 75c. per oOttle.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-16

More than twenty million free samples
of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve have been
distributed by the manufacturers. What
better proof of their confidence In its
merits do you want? 1t cures piles.
burns, scalds, sores, in the shortest
space Of time. Isaac Sterns, Middlebury :
b. G. Peck, or Day Bros, East Middle,
bury; c. L. Sowle, West Cornwall .
d. II. Bennett, Bridport; C. b. Kendall
Shoreham; F. @. Dyer, w. Salisbury ;
W. b. French, Orwell.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-16

The only circus of the year and the
only chance of a lifetime to get instruc-
ton on how to build good country roads
have conflicting dates for people in the
vicinity of Middlebury. Both come on
the 10Th. But good roads are of per-
manent Importance, and the men whose
duty it is to inform themselves on the
subject should be at Vergennes on that
day.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-16

\ number of our war ships have been
hastily coaling and provisioning for
long cruises, and the information was
given out that they were bound for the
PHILIPPINES. Part of them 90 by way of
the 5uez canal, and it looks as If the
sultan of Turkey will decide, after all,
to pay that little account and pay it
real quick.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-16
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER lG, 1898.

The Burlington Free Press, after con-
siderable nagging from other papers
of the state, has finally come out in
very guarded editorial in which it admits
that it might possibly favor proposition
to refer to the people the question of con-
tinulng the prohbitory law.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-16

BOOK AND JOB PRINTING in every variety
at the lowest prices consistent with goo
work and quality of stock.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-16

THE REGISTER is sent to subscribers, post.
age prepaid, at the following rates:
SIN MONIHS. .....s.......s.sss .sss's sOu
THREE HSu,,..,,.,...,.......... 10
II not paid in advance, 81. % per year is
charged.
In requesting change of address, subscrib-
ers must invariably give their old address as
well as the new. Otherwise names cannot be
located in our lists.
ADVERTISING rate.card will be sent on APP
plication. Copy must be in the hands of the
printers not later than Wednesday noon TO
Insure insertion in that weeks issue.
Cards of Thanks and Resolutions will be
charged tor at local notice rates.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-16
One Way of Telling 1t.
Smart Ewol,o,,.,

Our gallant cruiser Brooklyn has
taught the Spaniards lesson in punctua
tom She made - for the and put a
to her career. The exploit is without a
and leaves no of American bravery anG
fills the world with.
3ickford Locke of West Topsham wa,
found hanging in the barn of Mrs
John Clark, with whom he lived. He
was about go years of age. He had APP
peared little peculiar of late, and the
real cause for the deed was supposed t.
be financial difficulties.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-16
FURNITURE
for
.Out-Of- People.

We have large and increasing trade
with people from other towns. Fully
approaching this we shall continue to
make very low prices and as usual show
the largest stock in the state from which
to select. When our prices become more
fully known, as they are sure to be in
time, we expect a still further increase
of trade from these desirable customers.
and we shall get it too.
We show fine assortment of Chamber
Suites in Ash, Oak, Birch and Mahogany,
White Iron Beds, Folding Beds, Bed
Lounges, Parlor Suits, Upholstered Easy
Chairs, Rockers, Sofas and Divans.
Fancy Chairs in Oak, Birch, and Mahog
any. Leather Seat Chairs. Rattan Chairs
Tables and Work Baskets, Lounges,
Couches, Parlor and Library Tables,
Onyx Tables, Roll Top Office Desks,
Ladies' Desks, Book Cases, Combination
Book Cases and Desks, Hall Racks,
Chitfonlers, Sideboards, China Closets
Dining Tables from $500 up. Dining
Chairs 40 cents and up. Mattresses,
Springs, Sl.25 and up. Pictures, Easels,
Screens, Music Cabinets, Umbrella Racks,
Foot Rests, Mirrors, Baby Carriages,
etc. Lace Curtains and Portieres at
special prices for days.
J. J. WRIGHT & CO..
Successors to Geo. A. Hall.
212-214 College Street,
BURLINGTON, VT,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-16
LlN + SIOCk.
| Furnished by NJ. S. Corr.

Oxen, live weight. ............... .OS
Mich cows, each...... ............. s2j TO $40
veal, i've weight ......................5 to jis
mug O3
l.uulD A.
TOW '...s.''..'.s........6 to
OnlChens. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS,
Shipments: Three carloads.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-16

The daughter of Gov, Tanner of ILL
nois will christen the battleship Illinois,
which will be launched at Newport
News Oct. 4.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-16

Six counties in Georgia are under wa
ter as the result of the terrific storms of
last week.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-16
Stomach Trouble

Could Not Retain Food and Medl-
cine Did No Lasting Good Dys-
pepsIa cured by Hoods.
"My stomach was In very bad con-
dition and could not retain food. MY
husband paid out q great deal OF money
for medicine that did not do me any last
ing good. About year ago commenced
to try Hoods 5arsaparilla, and it has
cured me. l am now able to eat anything
wish" Mrs. LoTTIE E. YOUNG, STRAIT
ford, New Hampshire.
81 was troubled with dyspepsia and did
not obtain relief from the prescriptions l
tried. A friend advised me to take
Hoods Sarsaparilla. procured bottle
and found 1t to be just the medicine 1
needed. 1t did my stomach more good
than any other medicine ever took and 1
think it is truly wonderful" MRS. JAMES
GoRMAN, Riverton, N. H.
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Is the best-in fact the One True Blood Purifier.
Sold by all druggists. 81; six for IS.
- -. -... cura iver Tile. anew RI
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-16
Large Sizes.

We make a special effort
to keep a good assort-
ment of Mems Outfits in
large sizes.
Just now a Crash Suit is
a luxury for a large man,
a luxury in everything
but the price, which is
not so bad.
Of course we would rather
sell you a whole suit, but
we will break one if you
wish only the trousers or
coat and vest.
p z Dol ADJ
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-16
4 PER CENT

until its surplus reaches ten per cent of its
deposits, when special dividend is provi T.
ed for.
All taxes in this State are paid by the bank
ON deposits OF $500 or less. Deposits are
received in sums from 81 to $1,000, and no in.
tcrest Will be paid on any sum in excess of
this amount, except on deposits by widows,
orphans, administrators, executors, guar
dams, charitable or religious institutions or
on trust funds deposited by order of court.
Funds may be sent by oank check or draft
or postal money order and deposit book viii
be returned by next mail.
Applications for loans or for information as
10 standing of the bank may be made to Rufus
Wainwright, Middlebury, or E. c. Dixie,
Bristol
CHARLES p. SMITH. President
FREDERICK W. WARD Treasurer.
+. ). ISHAM, Asst Treas.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-16

FURNISHED by Thomas 4 Weeks. /

may 80 !, per =
10 - per ION. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
STOCK, per Observation-Disclosures.
straw, rye. Observation-Disclosures.
oal'''.. .'.'':. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
oats, Vermont, per DISCRIMINATION. -. 81
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-16
THE MARKETS.

PRICES OF PRODUCE IN MIDDLEBURY.
BUTTER AND EGGS.
Best butter rs cents per pound; eggs Il
cents Der dozen.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-07-27
WEDNESDAY JULY Fl, 1898.

The Cubans deny they did not
fight, and that they did not work.
But the chances are that Shatter
knows something about it, and
tells the truth III his message to the
proper officers at Washington. 1t
must make some Of the people who
insisted on the independence OF
Cuba under the control of people
who have demonstrated their CHIEF
function to be the devouring OF
American bareback feel sort Of
queer when they learn oflclally
that the people whom they desired
to put in power could moi even be
depended upon to do their own
share in securing the liberty Of the
homes from the Spanish rule.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-07-27

Tie more we learn about the
bravery of our boys in front OF
Santiago, the more we are COIL
WINGED that the soldiers of no nation
under the sun can compate with
them either on land or sea under
anything like equal terms. This
lesson has also been taught the
other countries of Europe by the
partial reports sent by their repre-
sentatives with the American army,
and causes in an extreme degree
the change in the position on the
powers with respect to the present
controversy.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-07-27
RR.nrREcr.

"Sirickling and Pugh did their
duty well at the summer terms. I
told Strickling he had made very
vigorous and satisfactory prosecu.
ton of the cases at the July and
August terms. had been informed
that he had not been doing his duty,
but after the prosecution of the
cases believed it wrong. Howard
and Commit vigorously defended
the defendants and asked continu.
ance of the cases and Strickling
opposed. Summons was still in the
hands of the sheriff when Strickling
asked for capiases. I don't remem-
Der that Strickling approved reduc-
ing the fines in the Hockinberry
cases. 1 said some sharp things to
Mcintyre. 1 sent Clendenning to
Jail at the December term and re.
member something said as to Glen
dennipg having bomb to explode.
Robson said Clendenning would
quit. I made a remark about I
would not believe speakeasy man
about quitting the business"
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-07-27
Farms For Rent and Sale.

would sell my team, tools and
stock to a good party, and rent him
70 acres of good river bottom, on
1.-THE halves" and sell 60 acres OF
river hill all in grass and only one
half mile distant, both in Ravens
wood Independent District, which
has an eight.room brick school
building, and one of the best grad
ed schools in the state.
This offer open till September
Ist, 1898. q. w. PARK,
Ravenswood, w. Va.
7I6-d I wk-w t.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-07-27
Harry Smith, of Middlebourne, is
IN the city this afternoon.

During the hot weather last
summer l had a severe attack of
cholera morbus, necessitating my
leaving my business" says Mr.. c.
A. Hare, of Hare Bros, Fincastle,
Ohio. after taking two or three
doses of Chamberlain's Collie, Chol'
era and Diarrhoea Remedy was
completely relieved and in a few
hours was able to resume my work
in the store. l sincerely recon-
mend it to any one afflicted with
stomach or bowel trouble" For
sale by c. w. Grier, druggist.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-07-27

Gomez's statement concerning
his gratitude to the Americans is in
marked contrast to that which IS
attributed to Garcia, who telt
sighted that he was not invited to
participate in the surrender OF San
tiaeo, and withdrew his force from
the vicinity of that city. Gomez is
reported to have said: II have only
to say that the only man who has
anything to do in the direction OF
matters is Mr.. Mckinley, and we
shall do whatever he says. I have
given instructions to all my forces
to cooperate with the Americans,
to whom we are much indebted. y
Gomez seems to have more
thorough understanding, and. there
fore, better appreciation OF the
intentions of the United States, ard
ofthe rules of conducting a war Of
this nature than has Garcia. In the
case Of the latter, what may have
occurred between General SKATER
and General Garcia seems TO have
largely grown out of this misunder-
standing by Garcia and of the fai.-
ure of General Shafter to cause the
situation to be made plain to him.
General Shafter takes a purely
military view of all matters, and
possibly did not consider it neces-
sary to exercise the diplomacy
which might have avoided an un-
pleasantness. However, there is
every indication that the mat er
will be arranged satisfactorily. Cen
eral Shafter has, in his reports,
given Garcia's force credit for its
valuable assistance in the Santiago
campaign, and also in a letter writ
ten to Garcia himself.
The exaggeration of sensational
newspaper correspondents, who
seem to be at the head of an anti
Cuban movement, are evidently &C
countable for the wrong impress
sions that have been created in this
country. Undoubtedly there have
been Cuban exhibitions of a lack of
anything more than desire to glut
themselves with American rations,
but they do not appear to have been
troops under Garcia's command.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-07-27
6 6 6 F pra Rl0Od

is logically the best tonic on the
market. The general health needs
building up, hence a tonic isneeded
that is entirely harmless. S. S. s.
is purely vegetable, and IS the only
blood remedy that is guaranteed
to contain no potash, mercury, or
other harmful mineral ingredient.
It is Natures remedy, being made
from roots and herbs gathered
from Natures great storehouse. 1t
thoroughly cleanses the blood OF
all impurities, tones up the gen
eral health, renews the appetite
and imparts new life and vigor to
the entire system. Dangerous
typhoid fever and other prevalent
summer diseases seldom attack a
person whose system is thoroughly
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-07-27

was not allowed to leave the court
room until re paid the fines and
costs. Stockings docket fees
were paid. Order in Hockinberry's
case allowing officers fees. At the
calling of the docket at the sugges-
ton of the prosecuting attorney,
capias and process are ordered by
the court. Strickling asked in the
case of Robert Clendenning capias
to Tyler and Wetzel at the August
term. Clerk sometimes says as to
the process to be ordered in these
cases, knowing the state OF the
case"
CROSS EXAMINED
"No indictments were found
against Clendenning at the August
term and when they were returned
l noted the fact that none were
found against him. Prosecuting
attorney controls the indictment
to great extent. Clendennlng
was not at the July or August
terms. \ 1t was upon my own mo-
ton to issue IS capiases against
Clendenning and the clerk to issue
the same against Clendenning. l
asked at the August term why
Clendenning was not here and
talked with the clerks Mayfeld and
Stricken and as a result of the con-
versation I directed these capiases.
gave orders to the clerk or his
deputy; it was without consultation
with the prosecuting attorney; with
out his knowledge, think. 1 did
not know that the prosecutor had
the Hockinberry check in his
pocket at the time; 1 set aside the
judgements against Hockinberry;
1 mean after conviction;. prosecut-
| ing attorney received costs and
fees; don't remember if Strickling
did ask time; did not know Strick-
ling had $50 in his pocket when
Page Palmeter was tried, belong
ing to Palmeter; so far as 1 could
see and hear, Strickling and Pugh
did their duty at the August term.
Subsequent to the term, Judge
Pugh and Strickling prosecuted. I
heard of a runner of br;bing Strick-
| ling. Ineyer knew who had COLI
troll of the cold-storage docket; |
think not; l only conveyed to Strick-
teri wanted to try transient ones; it
was my idea; l may have sent word
to Strickling, too; sent to clerk at
the July term to put only criminal
cases on the docket, and Pugh as
sisted at that term"
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-07-27

The we'll on the Lacy farm was
quite disappointment. Should 1t
have been good producer it would
have set the talent all af1ame with
enthusiasm, but it is matter of
fact that a dry hole in this county
does not condemn more than the
acre it is drilled on, and the pres
ence of little oil in this we'll indi-
Gates the fact that some where
near it there is an outlet for the
Elk Fork pool in that direction.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-07-27
I|I|SI|II|
hlI!kII!llI

demands of Nature. Every spring
the system is thoroughly over
hauled-there is a general house
cleaning going on within. The
impurities that have been accumu-
lating for a year must be got
ten rid of, and the system reno
waited and prepared for the siege
of summer. Unless Nature IS as
sisted in this task, the strain on
the system is too severe, and a
breakdown is the result. Some
people neglect to supply this as
sistance, and as result they are
overcome by an enervating, de-
pressed feeling, their energies re-
lax, appetite fails, and they are
totally disabled for a season.
Everybody just now needs tonlc'
and Svift's Specific
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-07-27

The pike is getting better every
day. BY the end of another year
every man who goes over it will say
that it is the one great improve
ment of Tyler county. We trust
that our brethren in the middle Of
the county will love it so we'll that
they will vote bonds for its con-
tinuance through the county, and
not only that but will make many
of the roads running the other di
rection the same kind.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-07-27

Schley may not have been en-
titled to the honor of destroying
Cervera's fleet. but as the days roll
on, there is a growing disposition
to believe that he has always done
the right thing at the right time,
and that if he had been given SD
preme power. he would have
stopped that Santiago foolishness
sooner than it was done.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-07-27

The more we learn about the
conditions that brought on this war
and the more they are developed
by the events of the war, the more
we are convinced that the course Of
the administration was truly patri'
otto and not only that but intensely
wise.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-07-27

The European nations may plo'
test against US taking the war to
Spain. But after their agents have
seen the fine aim of American guns,
we do not think that they will do
more than protest.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-07-27

Dewey may save some little diff.
fculty with the Germans at Man
lila, but he has now a couple of new
ironclads, and is abundantly able
to take care of himself.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-07-27
I0senh Sweeney

Joseph Sweeney, purchasing
agent at Sistersville, for the Eureka
Pipe Line company, is in the city
today, the guest of Messrs. Rich
ardson AID Campbell of the Buck
eye Pipe Line company.-Parkers
burg Sentinel.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-07-27

Havana is getting gay. So let It
be. Babylon got gay one night,
but before morning there was
quite a change in affairs in the city.
The same might be true of Havana
some of these fine mornings.