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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-02-04
LINCOLN.

David Smith visited DR.. Colby in
Whiting last week.
Miss Ruth Barnum of MOnkton spent
Saturday with her cousin, Sybil Morgan
Mrs. Sarah A. Hill returned Saturday
from a weeks visit among friends in
Bristol.
Rev. j. L. Walker of Bristol occupied
the pulpit at the Union church Sunday
morning.
Mrs. George Draper and children of
Lynn, Mass, are guests this week OF
her grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Varney.
There was an interesting gospel tenn
perance meeting at the M. E. church
Sunday evening under the auspices of
the w. c. 7. u.
Mrs. Anamelia Strong went to New
Haven Mills Sunday and expects to go
to Burlington this week, where she will
spend some time with Mrs. j. Flint.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-02-04
KISSED HER ON A BET.
She, a Salvation Lassie; He, Her Husband
Drummer Didn't Know That.


She, a Salvation Lassie; He, Her Husband I;
Drummer Didn't Know That.
A clever trick was worked by Walter
Redmond and his wife at Union Station
in Louisville, relates the CourierJour-
nal, by which several drummers were
duped out of their money. At the end
of long seat in the waiting room was
a pretty and modest looking young wo-
man attired in a Salvation Army uni
form. She was very intent upon pa
per which she was reading, and paid
little attention to the crowd of travel
ing men standing near her.
Aside from the crowd was a well
| dressed young man, who was walking
back and forth by the news stand puff
ing away at a fragrant cigar. Finally
member of the crowd of travelling
men remarked upon the beauty of the
little Salvation Army worker All eyes
were fixed on the little woman and she
received many compliments. The pros
perous-looking young man who had
been walking near the group of drum
mers drew near to the crowd. He, too,
was struck with the appearance of the
woman.
"Ill give any one of you fellows SIS
if you kiss that girl" said he.
Those in the crowd took the dare.
One spoke up, however, and said to the
stranger who had offered the money:
"Ill bet you $40 that you can't kiss
her"
The stranger hesitated for several
seconds and then said:
"I'll just take that bet"
The money was put up, and the
stranger, who had given his name as
Walter Redmond, walked over toward
the little woman in uniform, and, after
bowling profoundly, took a seat by her
side.
At first the woman seemed to be very
indignant, and the travelling man
thought he had the 500 won. A min
ute later, however, Redmond's arm
stole around the woman's waist. The
spectators then began to open their
eyes wide. One of them said THAT
fellow has a whole lot of influence
over the girl. 1t may be that he is a
hypnotist." Redmond talked for prob
ably two minutes, and then kissed the
woman.
Redmond walked over to the stake
holder and received his money. He
then started from the depot. The little
woman quickly arose from her seat,
and, taking his arm, walked to Ninth
and Broadway. where the couple took
an East Broadway car Redmond Is
tall and handsome. His wife is a
! blonde, and is exceptionally pretty.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-02-04

When Verne published his "Myster-
ious Island and his 100000 Leagues
Under the Sea" his readers were
amazed at the acuteness and license of
his imagination. How vast, how unat-
tainable the imagined feat of living
under water of submarine navigation
was to the readers of Verne's stor-
les. Yet such life and such navigation
is no longer matter of wonder. Sew
en- men went down in a submarine boat
in q feet of water, at Baltimore, few
days ago, and remained for two hours
without inconvenience.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-02-04

A recent report of the inspector of
asylums for inebriates in England
goes very deeply into an examination
of the causes OF drunkenness and de
clares that the disease is on the in
crease in that country. This is true,
the report states, among all classes,
from the very poorest to the wealthy
and aristocratic OF AL male inmates
of one asylum All were we'll educated,
of whom lOl were university men. So
cial drinking was credited with respon-
sibilty for 22S of the cases. Heredity
is considered to be the cause of about
so per cent of the habitual inebri-
alton.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-02-04

Where there is a will there is a way,
even though far away. Alaska being
lawless in the double sense that it is
without local laws and occupied by
many desperate characters law and au-
thority became desiderata of vital i'm
portance. The emergency has been
met. A new military reservation has
been created, with ST. Michaels as
headquarters. A force of 25 regulars
has been sent there and the cOmman-
dant Lieutenant Colonel Randall will
have absolute control of every body, as
military law prevails on military res
erXatiOnS.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-02-04

An epidemic of inebriety broke out
and prevailed for more than a week
among Hoboken school children. Booty
babes, boisterous boys and madcap
maids terrorized the town, amazing
parents, dismaying teachers and defy
ing the police Reformation ensued
suddenly when a constable discovered
and confiscated the cause in a confec-
toners shop. The booze was brandy
in candy. The confectioner was for
hidden to sell liquors to minors any
more and the constable carried away
and consumed the forbidden fruit of
the sugary art; and the constable
walked with a wobble for three days.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-02-04
Two Forest Freaks.

These illustrations are taken from
photographs of two gnarled giants of
the forest which are familiar sights to
the passengers on the College Hill
electric line, Cincinnati. The forked
tree stands at the corner of Ludlow
and Lafayette avenues, Clifton. 1t is
fifty feet high and forks about twenty
feet from the ground, thus forming an
almost perfect letter Y. The tree is a
silver poplar.
Further out upon this same line is
to be found another forest freak. On
Hamilton avenue, just square beyond
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-02-04
WEST CORNWALL

1t is little boy-baby at Nelson May
hew's.
Martin Mack moved his household
goods from Bristol on Tuesday and is
getting settled with his family in the
parsonage.
Meetings were to be continued in the
Methodist church this week except Mon
day and Saturday evenings, but none
Tuesday. on account of the storm.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-02-04
County 11ews.
ADDISON,

ADDlSONs
Harold Day, who has been quite sick,
is improving.
Rumor reports the chimes of wedding
bells in the near future.
Miss Edna Jones has been somewhat
indisposed the past week.
The parents of Grant Dickerson are
with him for short time.
George and Grace Smith have been
visiting friends in Bridport.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. Day and son, who
have been visiting in Utica the past three
months, returned Friday, the 2Sth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur White and
George Lincoln and sister Grace have
been guests at the parsonage the past
week.
Raymond Clark, who has been in the
sheep business in Australia for the past
few years, is expected home in the near
future,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-02-04

CiNCINNAIITs NATURAL WONDERS.
the city limits, two tall sycamores
have done sentry duty over this ap-
proach to Cumminsville for years.
They stand side by side and rise to an
equal elevation, twin giants of the
woods. They are called the "Siamese
twins" Both are about sixty feet in
neigt and at the base are less than one
foot apart. Ten feet from the ground
a heavy cord extends from one to the
other, joining them, as were the fam
GUS children of Slam. Both oddities
have been viewed by arboriculturists.
but no explanation of the peculiar
growth has been reached.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-02-04

From S1O,OOO,OOO to $4,000, 900 worth
of burlap is used in this country every
year. 1t comes from Dundee and Cal
cutta, but it will soon be profitably
produced here.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-02-04

Victor Hugos great story, Les Mis-
CRADLES, must have cloyed on the mar
ket. Publishers have had to secure it's
expulsion from public schools as a
means of securing a revival of it's
waned extensive sales. 1t has been
banished from the library of the Girls
High School at Philadelphia, and now
millions of girls and more millions of
men will buy and read it to find what
is naughty in it-and will find naught
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-02-04

1t is now proposed, with official APP
proval, to introduce pipes into the
streets of New York, extending from
river to river, through which the fire.
boats may drive water for use against
fire by the hose companies in all parts
of the city.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-02-04

Snow is four feet deep in the woods.
Thad. Markham is at work for w.
Dowdell.
Christopher Dowdell has bought the
Childs place.
Mrs. Richard Boyden, who has been
quite ill, is slowly improving.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-02-04

The Americans killed at the Battle
of Chapultepec were covered with
earth in the trenches. Their bones are
now being uncovered and it is thought
that they are dead enough to bury
President Diaz has ordered that they
be buried with respect.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-02-04

Children and adults tortured Iby burns,
scalds, injuries, eczema or skin diseases
may secure instant relief by using De
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. 1t is the
great Pile remedy. Isaac Storms, Mid
dlebury; b. G.. Peck or Day Bros.
East Mlddlebury; C. l.. Sowle, West
Cornwall; d. II. Bennett, BridpOrt; G.
b. Kendall, Shoreham.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-02-04

What an extraordinary and alto
gether abnormal development is that
manifested by two boys, of Newark
N. j., II and 16 years old, respectively,
who confess to the theft of rabbits and
other inoffensive animals for the sole
purpose of torturing the helpless crea-
lures! They stole II rabbits at one
time and from time to time cut off
their ears, gouged out their eyes and
otherwise mutilated them just to wit
ness their agony.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-02-04

The energetic activity of the Japan
csc in industrial progress and manu-
featuring development promises to be-
come a matter of vital interest to the
United States within the first decade
of the new century. Every vessel that
leaves our western coast or the great
ports of Europe for the Orient carries
among it's freights consignments of
machinery the products of which will
be exported to all civilized countries.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-02-04

England's missionary societies ex-
pended last year G1,9S7 665 on foreign
missions.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-06-17
GREAT GUNS GALORE.
Nearly Halt Hundred Latest Rapids
Fire Machine Gums.

Nearly Halt Hundred Latest Rapids
Fire Machine Gums.
The Cunard liner Etruria, just before
war was declared, brought over cargo
Of fifty-flve cases of rapid-fire rifles and
machine guns and large quantity or
smokeless powder, consigned from
Armstrong, Whitworth & Co., of New
castle-on-Tyne, to Barring Brothers &
Co., Of New York City. With the guns
were their carriages and fittings. This
shipment was for the War Department.
The guns were all purchased from the
Armstrong; Twelve Of them were
manufactured for the Brazilian GOV
eminent, which released the Arm
strongs from their contract that our
Government might have them. In all
forty-six were purchased. The total
weight Of all the guns purchased Is
something over 100000 pounds.
The guns are unlike anything made
In this country. For that reason the
ammunition for them was bought on
the other side, since it would take alto
gether too long and would cost too
much money to change the machinery
in the ordnance plants in this country
in order to supply the projectiles for
the guns. The rapid-fire guns are all
Maxim and Nordenfeldt rifles, about
fve-inch bore, and are to be used for
coast defense. The machine guns, 1t Is
said, are to be mounted in some Of the
ships Of the navy.
Admiral Ito's squadron in the recent
Chinese,Japanese war was well equip
ped with rapid-fire guns, while the
Chinese had none. The battle of the
Yalu demonstrated the value Of rapid
fire guns. Ship after ship Of the Chinese
fleet opened fire at long range with the
heavy guns, but the Japanese ships
stood straight on until within 5000
yards Of the enemy, when they turned
in succession eight points to port, and,
opening with broadsides from their six
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-06-17
USE NO LATHER.
Chinese Shave frequently With . We
Towel to Soften the Face.

Chinese Shave Frequently With Wet
Towel to Soften the Face.
Considering that the inhabitants Of
the middle kingdom use the razor more
than any other nation in the world, j:
is passing strange that they never dis
covered the advantages Of lathering frs
says the Windsor Magazine. Dabbing
warm wet cloth on the chin or the seal
is poor substitute for soap. Hair cut
ting, as we practice it in the west,
to them "all unknown" except in
few localities where foreigners ar
numerous. A traveller when in the prov
ince Of Kwantung sent for man to
shear his locks, and he began nibbling
away at his scalp without troubling
about such triaing as comb. At the
third snip the man stopped him and
asked him If he had ever cut a foreign
er's hair before. Oh, yes. When was
that? Oh, last year, when he cut the
hair Of German customs officer who
had died.
But in the matter of shaving there
are few more deft-considering the
latherless way he does it and the fact
that he uses little three cornered soft
iron knife as razor-than the Chinese
figaro. Was not the chief Of all his
tribe ennobled by an emperor ages back
for dexterously cleaving mosquito that
had settled on the imperial nose? One
advantage gained by patronizing the
Chinese barber-in the case of Euro
peans-is he doesn't mind coming to
your room every morning and shaving
you before you wash and dress. But the
native also generally waits to be rasee
before washing. even IL he has to wait
a week.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-06-17
Hoods pills cure Indigestion biliousr
spurious Mummi.s.

Spurious mummios have from time
to time been palmed of upon the pub
lie, and doubt arose in Vienna mu-
scum as to the validity of one daughter
Of the pharaohs in their collection. II
occurred to them. in view of the general
hollowness of life, that the young lady
might have been manufactured in Bir-
mingham. So they turned the Roentgen
rays upon her and saw at once through
the many folded wraps the amulets
which the Egyptians placed upon the
bosoms Of their dead. thus proving the
Qenuineness Of their specimen.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-06-17
ClerRyman's Experiment.

A laudable attempt on the part of a
Noting Hill clergyman to practically
illustrate to the working class portion
of his flock the combined benefits Of
religion and tankard Of beer has, we
regret to hear, proved unsuccessful.
The Rev. Prebendary Denason started,
for the social pleasure Of his congrega-
ton, club, where the reverend gen
tleman or his curate went, after dis
.pensing theological pabulum in the
church, and served the members with
beer and other corporal refreshments.
The idea was to keep them away from
public houses and to afford them hon
est recreation with reasonable amount
of tipple. BY the rules no man could
he served with liquor more than three
times in the course Of a night. But the
clergyman was unaware Of the degree
tf not of original sin at least Of bibulous
ingenuity among the rougher classes OF
Noting Hill. They evaded the rule
by clubbing together their twopences
and treating each other, so that In the
course of the evening a member was
able to obtain half a dozen, or even
more, DRINKS, instead of three. The re;
suit was sometimes unpleasant, and
the Prebendary has therefore reluct.
antly determined to give up the expert
ment.-London Telegraph.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-06-17
An English Diplomatist.

Sir Claude Macdonald, the British
minister to China, is 46 years old and
holds rank in the army as major. He
served with the Seventy fourth high
landers an was in the Egyptian CAM
paign Of 1889 and the Suakim expedi-
tion before he was appointed CONSUL
general at Zanzibar in 1887. After,leav-
ing east Africa he was sent to the Niger,
where he proved very successful con-
sui general in the Niger Coast Protect
crate, as the district, which was once
known as the "Oil Rivers Protector
ate. Is now designated Sir Claude's
career in west Africa was cnt short in
1895 by his selection for the embassy
at Picking.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-06-17

inch and 7.7-inch rapid-fire guns, they
poured in hail of steel, Kidding the
upper parts Of the superstructures Of
the Chinese ships. The water was lash
ed to foam by shells, which, ricochet-
ting, inflicted most Of the hits. The
Japanese fred three or four times as
fast as the Chinese, cutting down all
who were on deck Officers were killed
at their posts by the deadly rapid fires
and none of them could be forced on
deck, even at the muzzle Of the pistol.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-06-17
Spread OF the English Languag

Spread OF the English Language.
Mr.. Gladstone lately expressed him.
self as believing that English Is to be
the language Of the future. Mr.. Glad
stones reasons are based on what has
happened Within his own lifetime.
When Mr.. Gladstone was born English
was spoken by 100000 Of people. 1t Is
now spoken by 12O,OOO,O0O. The num-
Der of people in the earth who speak
English is doubled every forty years.
This forms the basis Of very simple
calculation as to when the entire popu-
lation Of the earth shall speak English.
The two great English-speaking coun-
tries are Great Britain and the United
States. Wherever Great Britain goes
she carries the English language, and
whoever comes to the United States
learns It.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-06-17

Mrs. Chugwater-Josiah, it seems to
me you are very stingy in taking that
new novel yourself before anybody else
in the family has had chance even to
look at IL.
Mr.. Chugwater-What are you kick
ing about? There's the second volume.
Can't you read that while I'm going
through the first?-Chioago Tribune
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-06-17
gerous

nervous trouble. The nerves are cry
ing out for assistance. The cry should
be needed in time. Lydia e. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound was pre-
pared to meet the needs of woman's
system at this trying period of her life.
MRS. DELLA WATSON, 524 West 6th
St., Cincinnati, Ohio, says:
81 have been using Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound for some
time during the change of life and It
has been saviour of life unto me.
lean cheerfully recommend it to all wo-
men, and know it will give permanent
relief. would be glad to relate my ex-
perience to any sufferer"
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-06-17

A powder to be shaken into the shoes. AT
this season your feet feel swollen, nervous
and hot, and get tired easily. If you have
smarting feet or tight shoes, try Aliens
Foot-Ease. 1t cools the feet and makes
walking easy. Cures swollen and sweating
feet, blisters and callous spots, Relieves
and comfort. Ten thousand testimonials
of cures. Try it today. Sold by ali Drug.
gists and shoe stores for 25c. Sent by mail
for 25c in stamps. Trial package FREE.
Address, Allen s. Olmstead, LIE Roy, N. Y.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-06-17
OF OHIO, CITY OF ToLrro, ,

STATE OF I HnIo, C SJTY o. ToIEIo' IS.
FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he is the
senior partner of the firm of F. J. CHENEY & Co.
and State aforesaid and that said firm will pay
the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case of Catarrh that cannot be cured
by the use of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9th day of December, A. D. 1886.
A. w. GLEASON,
! SEAL Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts
directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of
the system. Send for testimonials, free.
FL. CHENEY q CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c
Halls Family Pills are the hest.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-06-17
ONE ENJOYS

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stom ach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale in so
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG syrup co!
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. VIEW YORK. n.y.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-06-17
PUBLIC CLOCKS.

Few great cities of America are adequately
provided with public clocks of such size and
so prominent location as to indicate the time
over wide metropolitan districts But it is high
time to check kidney and bladder complaint
manifested to the sufferer by inactivity of the
organs affected. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
remedies this as it does dyspepsia, rheumatism,
constipation, billousness and nervousness.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-06-17
Sufficient Provocation.

Alkali 1ke-Wot's the matter, pod
ner? Why did you hang that ere
chap?
Cactus Cal-He got his guitar. out
last night and begin playin' the Span
ish fandapgo- Pittsburg Chronicle.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-06-17
Bismarck's onfessiou.

OF the neuralgia pains in his face,
which were so severe that he some
times had to press the points Of his an
gers on his cheek bones for several
minutes for little relief. Bismarck
was reported as saying: "rhis y quite
natural. I have sinned in my life the
most with my mouth, in eating, drink p <
ing and talking."-London Daily News.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-06-17
Accustomed ia IL.

Ella-Jack. dear, do you think you
can stand up In the battles brunt?
Jack-Oh, yes; ! have become quite
accustomed to face powder.-New
York Evening World.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-06-17
Soothing Suggestion.

Johnny had been playing around the
piano and had had fall.
"What are you bawling about?'' ask
ed Willie CONTEMPORARY. ut was the
soft pedal your head hit. Chicago
Tribune.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-06-17

The domestioated Malay cat has tail
that is only about one-half the usual
length, and very often it is tied by ma
ture in kind Of knot which cannot be
Strengthened out.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-06-17

The woman who falls to say "be.
cause" has some other excuse.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-06-17

When Leyden was besieged by the
Spanish army in 1914. the city govern
ment issued credit notes on leather.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-06-17

Piso's Cure for Consumption has saved
me large doctor bills.-C. L. Baker, 1926
Regent So, Philadelphia Pa, Dec. 8. '89.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-06-17
THE TURN OF LIFE.

Owing to modern methods of living,
not one woman in a Thousand APP
proaches this perfectly natural change
without experiencing d train of very
annoying and sometimes painful eymp-
TOMS
Those dreadful hot flashes, sending
the blood surging to the heart until 1t
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-06-17

Popular airs may be catching, but II
takes q good tire to hold them.