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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-03-17
A ROMAN DRAMA.

An Interesting Feature OF the Coming
Conference of Latin Teachers.
A second conference of Latin teachers,
similar to the one so successfully con.
Quoted at the college a year ago, is being
arranged for the coming May. Already
large number of educators in Vermont
and adjacent states have expressed their
purpose to be present, and all indications
point to gathering as enthusiastic and
helpful as the former one proved itself
to be. 1t will be remembered that an
interesting feature of that conference
was the Roman chorus, the presentation
of which was an event of rare educa-
tional and aesthetic value. This year the
student contributions to the conference
program has taken a somewhat more
elaborate form-a dramatization of GER
tain notable events in the life of Cicero.
The end sought, however, remains the
same-a concrete reproduction of certain
phases of Roman life. The college
chapel being inadequate, the presenta-
tion will be given in the town hall, whose
stage will be enlarged and relighted for
the purpose. 1t is the aim of those in
tune, scenery and decoration shall be as
accurate historically as it is possible to
make them; as was the case a year ago.
fidelity to fact is the prime consideration.
For the construction of stage effects in
the matter of scenery and settings, the
dep trtm1nt is f rtunate in having Sc
cured Charles w. Witham of New
York city to work under its direction.
Mr.. Witham stands at the head of his
profession in ability and experience He
was for many years the leading scenic
artist with Edwin Booth and painted
many of the great Roman scenes used in
Mr.. Booths plays, both at the winter
garden on Broadway and at Booths
theatre; he also served In a similar
capacity with Lawrence Barrett and in
the employ Of the noted manager, Henry
Abbey. The event will be looked for
ward to with more than ordinary inter
est. The preparation necessary involves
an amount of labor aud expense hardly
appreciated by the general public, but it
is believed by those most interested that
the educ 4tional returns are commensu-
rate with the cost.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-03-17
4 Middlebury Graduate.

John G.. Scolield, who has been pro-
NOTED to be chief clerk of the war de-
partment, was born on his fathers farm
at Pittsford Dec. 27, 1869. He was edu-
Gated in the public schools of Philadel-
phia and at Middlebury, was graduated
from Middlebury college in the class of
1880. and is a member of the Chi Psi col
lege fraternity. After graduation he
went to Eastman, Ga, as cashier and
bookkeeper of a large winter resort
hotel, of which his father was proprietor.
Subsequently he became principal of the
academy at Eastman. In 1881 he went
to Washington as clerk in the Office of
the surgeOn-general of The army. He
remained in the surgeon generals office
nearly six years. In the early part of
Sena or Proctor's incumbency of the
Office of secretary of war Mr.. ScOtleld
was detailed to duty in the correspond
ence division of the secretarys office.
The surgeon general at the time told
Senator Proctor that he parted with Mr..
ScOfield with great reluctance. In con
sequence of his proficiency in shorthand
and typewriting, and his general infOr-
nation concerning department matters,
he was detailed by Chief Clerk Tweedale
to temporary duty under Gen. l.. A.
Grant, then assistant secretary of war.
His executive capacity and his general
popularity find ample evidence in the
satisfaction that has been generally ex-
pressed at his promotion. Mr.. Scofield
is graduate of the law school of
Columbian University, and has been ad-
mtted to the bar of the supreme court
of the District of Columbia. He is a
rOVal arch Mason
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-03-17
SlOOiREWARO, 500.

The readers of this paper will be pleased to
learn that there is at least one dreaded dis.
ease that science has been able to cure in all
its stages and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh
Cure is the only positive cure now known TO
the medical fraternity. Catarrh Icing a con.
stitutional disease, requires n constitutional
treatment Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. thereby de
stioying the foundation of the disease, and
giving the patient strength by building up
the constitution and assisting nature in dong
Its work. The proprietors have so much
faith in Its curative powers that they offer
One Hundred Dollars for any case that 1t fails
to cure Send for list OF Testimonials
Address, j CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. o.
Sold by Druggists 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-03-17
OBITUARY..
MISS THANKFUL THOMAS.

She was born at the old Thomas homestead
in sails Jury, VT, Aug. o, 1870, of Isaac and
Matilda (Hubbard) Thomas. Into the family
were born eight children--six boys and two
girls. Her early life until she was approach
ing middle age was passed in her fatt er's
home. From about 1855 to 1858 she lived with
brothers in Stowe, Vt. In 1858 she went west
with her brother Adophus. Her only sister
was living in Wisconsin, and she remained
with her for several years, tending her
through a long and painful sickness After
the death of the sister, she lived for n time
with her children, to give them needed help.
In 1874 her brother Horace, who lived at the
old family home in Salisbury, lost his wife,
and Thankful returned to Vermont soon after
wards and made her home with him the re
naming part of her life, with the exception
OF the last few months.
At her wish, her brother Adolphus built for
her II house on his farm. across the road from
MS own residence. She moved into ii in the
sumner of 1898 and spent a few very happy
months there, showing the common instinct
OF dehghting In home she could call her own.
Miss Thomas became n Christian early IN
life. At one time her church relations were
with the Meth odist church. In ISIS she united
with the Congregational church in salisbury
by letter, and remained in that relation to
death. Her Christian life was quiet, but con-
slant and exemplary. One of her chief char
acteristics was unselfshness She was ever
ready to give herself in service for others.
Her friendly disposition endeai ed her to all
VINO knew her.
She departed this life at the home of her
brother AdOlphus, Feb. 20, 1899, after a short
sickness with pneumonia. Some of her last
words We're, "Though | walk through the
valley of the shadow of DEATH will fear no
evil for Thou art with me-" which were ut
tered as the firm assurance of her heart. Her
funeral was held from the residence of her
brother, her pastor, K. j. Barton, officiating.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-03-17

The medical journals of Germany
make mention of a new sulphur soap
-thiosavonal-solu in water. Fer
the production of soaps of this charac-
ter sulphurized oils are used. The
thick liquid THO oil is made fluid with
alcohol, and gradually mixed, while be-
ing continually stirred, with an equiv
alent volume of potash lye, which is
likewise thinned with alcohol. The
addition of large quantities of potash
lye at one time produces separation of
sulphur, but this danger becomes less
toward the end of the saponification,
and at last a small excess of potash lye
is used. The fact that all the THOSE
bacic acid has sapOnifed is indicated
by the liquid appearing clear as a
whole and a sample taken being clearly
soluble in water as well as in alcohol.
The excess of alkal is neutralized by
volatile fatty acid. The soap solution
thus obtained is freed from the alco-
hol in a steam bath and boiled down
to the consistency of soft salve, being
occasionally tested for neutrality.
Eighty-fve parts of this soap are mixed
with 10 parts of glycerine. The per-
centage of water in this mixture is 12
and that of thiosebate of potassium is
five
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-03-17

Judge Adalr, of Kentucky, has a little
black bank mule that ought to be with
a circus. He has plenty of brains and
is mischievous. He found farmers
sack of corn in a wagon, united it.,
caught the other end and shook the
corn out and had feast. A hog grab
bed an ear, but was sorry after being
run all over town for it. The mule
used to jump out of the bank stable
window, open the door and let all the
other mules out then eat their corn.
When he gets whipped by a negro he
never fails later to kick the right ne
gro.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-03-17
DISCOVERED BY A WOMAN.

Another great discovery has been made,
and that too, by lady in this country.
''Dsease fastened its clutches upon her
and for seven years she withstOod its
severest tests, but her vital organs were
undermined and death seemed immi-
nent. For three months she coughed In
cessantly, and could not sleep. She fin
ally discovered way to recovery, by
purchasing of us bottle of DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, and
was so much relieved on taking first dose
that she slept all night; and with two
bottles has been absolutely cured. Her
name is Mrs. Luther Lutz.' Thus writes
w. g. Hannick & Co., of Shelby, n. c.
Trial bottles free at Sheldon's Drug
Store. Regular size SOC and $l00.
Every bottle guaranteed.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-03-17
Fashions Frnm Abroad.

In this season when spring styles are
timely the Boston journal Is particularly
interes ting to women. That paper has
arrangements by which it gets directly
the very latest European fashions from
the great costumers and milliners abroad.
These are illustrated by the most famous
fashion artist of the continent, and cut
and description appear each day in the
Journals WOman's Department. Thus
the readers see every day new design. If
they do not fancy the gown as whole
they have opportunity to avail themselves
of some feature of it for their use. The
costumers and milliners represented in
clude such celebrated houses as Felix,
Roufl, Doucet. La Ferriere and Paquin
of Paris, lizard of st. Petersburg, Man
ming of Dublin, etc. The Boston Jour
nal is receiving many complimentary
letters for the excellence of its daily
WOman's Department. There Is va
riety to it and an abundance of useful
hints and information that women like.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-03-17

The picture of Miss Lizzie E. Haven
of Proctorsville appears in the last Bos-
ton Journal among those of "The Most
Beautiful Woman"
The Burlington Methodist church has
been remembered to the extent of $4,000
in the will of Mrs. Prudence Roby.
The bicycle riders of st. Johnsbury
and Lyndonville propose to build cycle
path between the two villages.
John f. Doten of Pomfret has at
tended % terms of school without tardy
mark against his name.
The international congress of the
Catholic Order of Foresters will meet in
Burlington June 6.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-03-17
COUNTY AND. VICINITY.

The road commissioner of Brandon
started the other day to open the Miller
bridge road leading to Sudbury, the first
three miles of " hich is along the creek,
with no inhabitants. At some point he
found horse and wagon that had been
abandoned in the drifts. The horse was
dead, apparently having perished in the
storm.
The Bristol casket company has sold
out to a casket trust capitalized at Sl0,-
100000. The Bristol casket factory Is
one of the largest in the world. 1t
keeps six statesmen on the road and en-
ploys large number in the production
of caskets.
The Wnof Ferrisburgh has purchased
the old Union church building at Ferris
burgh Center of the commissioners ap-
pointed by the probate court to sell the
same for Sl00, and the building will be
converted into "a town hall.
There were 10 marriages, 2G births,
and - deaths in Lincoln in 1898. There
were no deaths from grip or pneumonia
w, p. Hyde of Brandon started March
3 for Washington, ID. c., and will go
from there to Manila. Mr.. HYDE en-
listed in the late war as member of
Company c of Brandon, and served in
the hospital corps at Chickamauga. He
has since been given a position as hospi-
tai steward and will be assigned to one
OF the government transports plying be-
tween San Francisco and Manila.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-03-17

have disposed of my line
of crockery to DR.. w. H.
Sheldon. | beg to thank those
who have bought these goods
of me for several years past
and to ask that hereafter they
will visit DR.. Sheldon when in
need of this class of wares.
His increased stock and en-
larged facilities will enable him
to serve them to better advan-
tage than | have.
| shall continue the grocery
business at the old stand, and
shall be pleased to greet all
my old customers, and | hope
many new ones. My business
experience of nearly IS years
in the grocery business in Mid
dlebury enables me to meet
the demands of the people. |
respectfully solicit a share Of
your patronage.
r. S. BENEDICT.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-03-17
A Risky Condition.

A wealthy gentleman recently left his
son a large fortune on the condition
that he shall visit every country in the
world and write a book on what he
sees. This work is to be submitted to
professors of Bonn and Heidelberg
universities, and if, in their opinion. it
is dull and stupid and badly written
the heir has either to write it over
again or lose the fortune.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-03-17
Men And Women Wanted

The Standard History of the American
Spanish War. The Official Record by
the War Leaders. Maj. Gems. MILES,
SHAFTER, MERRITT, Capt. "BOB" EVANS,
Secretary LONG, Secretary GAGE,
NELSON DINGLEY. Senator DANIEL,
General WOOD. Gen. GARCIA, Gen.
PALMA, Hon. JUSTIN MCCARTHY, NJ. p,
Gen. o. o. HOWARD, and other noted
writ RS have written history of the
war. Each author writes chapter
especially for this book. No other like
it ever written. Finely Illustrated.
Wonderful seller. Exclusive territory.
Liberal terms. 1lwS
Address CHAs. G. HASKELL & Son,
Norwich, CT.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-03-17

The latest application of electricity
for use aboard ship is a patent incli-
nometer, designed to register the exact
roll or list to port or starboard of
vessel at sea or in harbor. 1t is claim
ed that this instrument is extremely
sensitive and absolutely unerring in its
indications.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-03-17

Careful weighing shows that an ordi-
nary bee, not loaded, weighs the five
thousandth part of a pound, so that it
takes 5000 bees to make a pound. But
the loaded bee, when he comes in fresh
from the fields and flowers, freighted
with honey or bee-bread, often weighs
nearly three times more.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-03-17

The American Sunday school union,
whose headquarters are in Philadelphia,
will on the 25th of May celebrate its
seventy-ffth anniversary in Philadel-
phia, This is the oldest and largest
Sunday school missionary society in
America, having for its field of opera
tions the whole of the United States and
has organized over 100000 Sunday
schools during its - years of work.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-03-17
Odd Fishing.

In order to capture fish a South
American tribe whips the water with
the wood of a tree which contains a
Substance having narcotic influence
on the fish which are then readily
caught.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-03-17

Midebury set good example for
other towns when her selectmen inserted
an article in the call for the town meet
ing asking for action to be taken toward
the determination of the tent caterpillar.
This is matter that should receive the
attention of the legislature. Other
states are spending large sums of money
to eXtermnate the pest. but Vermont is
soundly asleep in this respect.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-03-17
BEST Or ALL

To cleanse the system in gentle and
truly beneficial manner, when the
Springtime comes, use the true and per-
feet remedy, Syrup of Figs. Buy the
genuine. Manufactured by the Califor-
MIA Fig Syrup Co.. only, and for sale by
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-03-17
A Cam

We guarantee every bottle Of Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Dlarrhoea
Remedy and will refund the money to
any one who Is not satisfied after using
it. 1t is the most successful medicine In
the world for bowel complaints, both for
children and adults. 52y1
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-03-17
Eva Dispositions
Are Early Sho4vn. /"

Just SO evil in the blood
comes out In shape of scrof-
ula, pfnples, etc., in children
and young people. Taken in
time It can be eradfcated bv
usfng Hoods Sarsapartta.
In older people, the aftermath
of irregular lving shoqus it.
self in bilious conditions, a
heaVy head, a foul mouth,
a general bad feeling.
1t is the blood, the impure blood,
friends, which is the real cause. Purify
that with Hoods Sarsaparilla and
happiness will reign in your family.
Blood Poison lived in a bed OF fire
for years owing to blood poisoning that fol-
lowed small poX. 1t broke out all over my
body, itching intensely. Tried doctors and
hospitals in vain. ! tried Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla. 1t helped. I kept at It and was en-
tirely cured. | could 20 on the housetops
and shout about it," Mrs. J. T. WILLIAMS,
Carbondale, Pa.
Scrofuia Sores my baby at two
months had scrofula sores on cheek and
arm. Local applications and physicians
medicine did little or no good. Hoods Sar-
saparilla cured him permanently. He is
now four, with smooth fair skin" Mrs.
S. : WROTEN, Farmington Del
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-03-17

In Hungary there are thousands OF
villages and hundreds of small towns
without doctor within ten miles.
Gilpin observer., 1899-05-04
Public School for Perigo.

The Rollinsville school district has
been divided SO as to permit OF summer
term OF school being held at Perigo. A
school hoase has been secured, seated
and properly arranged. School opened
last Monday morning. The general
apportionment for that school dis
trict will be divided. Should deficit
arise, it is understood that the sum lack
ing will be made up by contributions
from the mining and mill men and public
spirited citizens Of Perigo. The remote-
ness Of the regular district school house
from Pcrigo is such that children Of
school age under IA years, are unable to
attend regularly, hence the division Of
the district. 1t is a move in the right
direction. BY all means educate the
children.
Gilpin observer., 1899-05-04
laerc1Ax. srouxnoIpkRs MEEEING.

=
The cnpin xssmway.- win lssue Bends
and Further Equip The Bosd.
At q special meeting of tho oilpin
Tramway Company held at their ONCE
in this city ON Saturday, April 20, there
were present Col. George E Randolph
Joseph w. Bostwick, William s. Welle,
of Denver, w. L. Bush and Lafe Han
chett OF Idaho Springs, Frederick kruse
and Chase Withrow of this city, the lat
ter representing Eastern parties. The
purpose of the meeting was the consid-
ering and acting upon the proposition to
isaue $4,000 OF per cent twenty year
bonds, redeemable at the option OF the
company after ten years, said bonds to
be of the denomination of $500 each, and
to be secured by a mortgage or trust
d led upon all OF the corporate and fran
chise rights of the said Gilpin Tramway
including its railroad, road bed, rolling
stock, plant and equipment OF every kind
and description. The money derived from
the sale OF said bonds is to be used for
-
the company and now overdue and out
standing, liquidating the company's
floating debt, and providing money for
improving the physical condition OF the
property.
The proposition for the issuance of the
bonds was carried by an 1S,016 vote in
favor and none against.
1t is the intention of the directors to
issue 5000 of the authorized bonds at
once, $4,000 of which amount was sub
scribed for before the close Of the meet
ing, with every indication that the re-
manning bonds will be subscribed for
within few days.
Mr.. Frederick Kruse secretary of the
company informs The OBSERVER that
the company will extend its line to mines
not now connected with it, and to add
rolling stock and motive power.
Gilpin observer., 1899-05-04
Accident In the Gold Dirt Mine.

John Corozza, an Austrian miner enT-
ployed at the Gold Dirt mine near Per
igo, on Thursday afternoon last was
caught under slide Of dirt and rcck.
He was hoisted to the surface and DR..
Asquith summoned, who upon reaching
Gilpin where the injured miner had been
taken, found that two ribs on the left
side OF his body had been broken and
that he had sustained internal injuries
Messrs. Jenkins & Lightbourn OF this
city, for whom he was working are seeing
that he is being properly cared for.
Gilpin observer., 1899-05-04
coUnr nousE proposals.

Public notice 10 hereby. given that
sealed proposals will be received at the
Office OF the County Clerk of Gilpin
County, Colorado, in Central City, until
~ o'clock noon OF Wednesday, May II,
1889, for the construction OF County
Court House in the City OF Central, Gil
pin County, Colorado, and complete the
same according to the plans and specifi-
cations adopted by the Board Of County
Commissioners OF aforesaid county, on
or before January 1st, 1900.
The said plans and specifications will
be on file and may be examined at Office
OF County Clerk on and after May 9Th,
1899. All bids must be sealed and plainly
marked on the outside "Proposals for
Gilpin County Court House."
The contractor will be required to
furnish good and sufficient bond for
the fulfillment of this contract.
The commissioners reserve the right to
reject any and all bids.
BY order of the Board Of County Com
missioners.
j. S. UPDEGRAFF.
County Clark