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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-02-01

so that 1t ran and finally threw him out.
The habit of Jumping upon moving
teams and bombarding the drivers who
refuse to take the youths as passengers,
seems to be questionable feature in
the manners of a college town.
1t is suggested by some of our towns
people that cattle drovers should be
mote quiet when driving their nocks
through the streets after midnight.
Last Monday morning not few people
were awakened from their peaceful
slumbers by some loud cries, which
turned out to be nothing more than a
person driving some cattle aud yelling
in loud voice.
The weather in Middlebury for the
month Of January shows Is DAYS with
wind from the north, seven days clear,
10 days with snow or traces of it. About
Il inches OF snow fell during month. On
seven days the mercury fell to zero or
below, and on Saturday, the 10Th, re-
manned below all day. In January of
last year the thermometer indicated zero
or below on five days; in 1899 on 10 days.
Robert Wilkinson. the well-known
| landscape photographer of Montpelier.
with Fred Colburn of Barre started from
here Thursday morning for trip of
several days on Lincoln mountain, TAX
ing pictures for Joseph Battell. They
are equipped for, the climb with snow
shoes, etc, and will doubtless secure as
charming examples of Addison county
winter scenes as they made of Mount
Mansfield year ago.
Merlin G. Morrison of Albany, n. Y.
"A former Middleburv boy and son of Mrs
i. NJ. Morrison of this town, who has
held clerkship in the National Elk
change bank of Albany for the past veal
aud half, has recently been promoted
TO be paying teller In that institution
This advancement to so responsible
position shows how highly Mr.. Morri
sons services, ability and fidelity arr
appreciated by the directors of the bank
: Mr.. Morrison was for long time bool
keeper for DR.. w. II Sheldon.
The town of Middlebury has received
from the state treasurer S30712, tn
additional sum due from The Unitet
States deposit fu on account of tn
lliNithNI III DblIutilii'il rilUWil w li
last census. G. +. Pinncy reports tia
the amount now held 10y the town i
5000, which amount is invested in tn
poor farm On this the town pay
Interest, which is used for The support 0
the schools. Thi, Is the first time in 3
years that the census has shown an
increase in the towns population.
John Doyle died at the Pierce Hous
Sunday night, after short illness fror
erysipelas. His age was 7G year:
"Uncle john" as ne was familarl
known, had made his home at the Pierre
House for several years, and numbere
hosts of the travelling men among b
friends. Two sons. William of BostO
and Arthur of Lawrence. Mass, surviy
and were present at the funeral, while
was held Wednesday. Rev. \. VI
Dickens oiliciatlg. Henry W. Han
mond, William II. Cobb, and Page an
. Hubbard Potter were the hearers II
i burial was made beside his wife in VIII
Y ing.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-02-01
LOCAL NEWS IN BRIEF.

Ola II Ioughton is sick in Granville.
c. W Earl left for Rutland on Mon
day.
c. c. Vinton of Hancock was in town
last week.
T. f. Kimbal of vergennes was in
town Tuesday.
Carl Harrington is out after a three
weeks sickness.
/. d. Eldredge was in Burlington on
business Wednesday,.
Daniel Sawyer of sudbury spent sun
day with his daughter.
David y Burke went to Boston Mon
dav on business trip.
Harlan W. Kemp from Montpelier was
at the Addison Tuesday.
+. c. Dyer Of West Salisbury was in
town Monday on business.
G. w Brownel of Bur ington was
here on business last week.
Leon G. Yeaw passed sunday in Proc
tor. whore he formerly lived.
Mrs. Sarah Titus of Moriah, y. Y, i
the guest of Miss Ada Smith.
Thomas II. Mcleod has returned from
ten days stay in Nergennes.
Edward LOOMS of College hill is
spending the week in Brandon.
James Benton from Vergennes visited
here the fore part of the week.
Charles A. Chapman of Ferrisburg
was in town Tuesday on business.
JAiler w. H. Cobb now has but two
state boarders at the county hotel.
DR.. Merrill, the veterinary of Bristol,
was in town Tuesday on business.
WILDER c. Bingham of Bristol was the
guest of Chas. \. Lyman on Sunday.
Miss ). G.. Barnes of st. Adams was a
guest at the Wilds home on Sunday.
Mrs. William Jackson has joined the
throng of those suffering from the grip.
Miss Edith Winch started Wednesday
for "A uisit to relatives at Plttsburg, Pa.
John Norton of Addison was in town
on Tuesday, the guest of Richard War
ner.
Humphrey Sullivan of Brandon visited
his sister, Mrs. II. B. Wright, on Satur-
day.
Lorenzo II. Stowe of Burlington is the
guest of his daughter, Mrs. Brainerd III.
Lane.
Mrs. George Young of Brandon visit
ed her sister, Mrs. E. j. Kingsley, last
week.
Charles NJ. Wilds Is sick at his home
on Main street. w. NJ. Cushman is caring
for him.
States Attorney j. B. Donoway has
returned from ten days business trip
to Michigan.
Miss Ada Smith has returned from a
two weeks visit at Ticonderoga, n. Y,
and in Orwell.
George Dunlap of Seymour street has
been confined to his home for the past
week with the grip.
George Danyew and family recently
spent few days with Mr.. Danyew' S
parents in Ferrisburg.
Miss Frances X. Benedict, who has
been visiting her cousin, II. S. Benedict
returned to Troy Tuesday.
National Bank Examiner Frank L.
Fish of Vergennes made an examination
of the Mlddlebury bank Tuesday.
Mrs. f. f, Bond gave a whist party to
a number of friends at her home on
seminary street Friday afternoon.
Miss Mary Fuller from Worcester
Mass, is spending few days with heI
parents, Mr.. and Mr.. Frank Flller.
Miss Matte Pettingill has returned
from Rutland, where she has been caring
for her sister for the past two weeks.
Eight persons were baptsed and l;
taken as members on probation at the
Methodist church last Sunday morning.
Rev. John G.. Gooding of Port Henry
n. Y, formerly pastor of the Methodist
church, was visitor in town Tuesday
Mrs. G. C. Walker, who has spent the
past few months in Washington, ID. c..
visiting a brother, DIR. Corey, is once
more at home.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-02-01
UNTIL FEB. IS, 1901.
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

| shall offer for sale, for cash, at
a Discount OF 10 per cent, every
thing in the crockery department,
except the English dinner sets at
$3.50 and So 50 and the ten cent
goods. Ten piece toilet sets,
dozen different decorations to
select from, from S225 to $3.50
and 10 per cent off. Christmas
day found us with every Parlor
Lamp sold and gone, but we haye
some new and handsomely decor
ated ones on the way from the
factory which will be sold at this
same discount. New and beautiful
Haviland goods, cut glass and all
go in this sale.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-02-01
Social Udtters.

THE WEATHER AT BREAD LOAF
'OR WEEK ENDING WEDNESDAY, JAN. 80, 1901
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-02-01

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New-York tribune., 1901-05-05

has been = member OF the board. and Is acquaiated
with the needs Of the streets. For many years be
was IN charge. assistant superintendent, Of the
old Pope manufacturing plant He IS IN his prime
and has positive ideas. which the board VIII back
up. In caring for the streets. which viii make his
acquisition working force OF great oenerr %
the city. The county commissioners have refused
city ten of the saloons being in groups OF ave
each-one group in Spruce-st, near The railway
station. and in North MaiR-st.. on the direct
line to the residence section or the North End
The remonstrances against these saloons oroushr
IN evidence Of their bad character and OF the viola
tion of the law in nearly every one or them The
action OF the county commissioners has been
praised, and the movement Of the prosecuting
agent. Andrew F. Gates in getting the evidence
and crushing out the saloons has been indorsed oy
hundreds Of people.
Fritz Barby Ia the old Hartford Opera House
block Is a thing os the past. the lessees OF the
house Jennings & Graves. having decided 70 drop
the entrance to the auditorium 70 the level or yhe
cafe and thus require the rOor1 IL occupied The
cafe was the fayortte lunchtng place ror business
and professional Of the city. and Tor the poll
ticiars OF the State who meet here frequently
hartford County bar ate luncheon together eaen
noon has been IN existence for twenty years ana
was one OF the tolliest meeting places IN tne cty
The opera house is TO be rernodelled ana Nncn u
Is reopened IN September. will present MODERN
appearance
The season OF golf at the Hartford Club grounds
formally opens tomorrow the new Inks 70 De used
entirely and the old abandoned Tne cl9o-
house has been open all winter for dinner paruss
and dances. and is one OF the most eonlplste IN 'ie
State. The club is large and prosperous.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-05

eX-president Boston Architectural Club; Miss Edith
Davenport Fuller librarian. Episcopal Theological
School Cambridge. Mass. and Instructor New
York State Library School; Henry L. Clapp. prin-
cipal. George Putnam School, Boston. Mass and
chairman OF committee school gardens and
childr@ns horbariums, massachusetts, horticultural
Society; Miss Helen NJ c. Child. Cambridge. Mass;
G Howard Walker. lecturer architecture. Bos-
ton Museum of Fine Arts. and the History OF
Ornament. Massachusetts Institute Of Technology;
Miss Eliza Otis Brown, Boston Mass. the Rev.
DR.. Philip s Moxom. or Springfield, Mass; Walter
B. Adams. Boston Mass. A. T Van Laer. painter,
and lecturer on art for the Board OF Education OF
New-York City; DIR. Charles W. Swan correspond
ing secretary, Massachusetts Medical Society: Miss
Olive May Lesley. Kindergarten; John F. Abbott,
attorney and counsellor at law: Charles ". jerks,
Bedford, Mass: Miss Dora Williams. teacher OF
natural history. Boston Normal School: the Rev.
Francis Tiffany. Cambridge. Mass. Rest +. Curtis,
associate principal. Chauncey-Hau School. and
president Appalachian Mountain Club; ]. William
FOsdick. member of National Society of Mural
Painters. and Architectural League New-York.
The Pan-American Exposition has been suggested
Offering opportunity for some marked recog
milton Of the already strong feeling for the colum-
bine future emblem of the nation
In a letter received here yesterday from Boston
regarding the present status and prospects of the
New-York tribune., 1901-05-05

APPEAL FOR THE COLUlMBLNE.
THOSE WHO WANT 1T ADOPTED AS THE
NATIONAL FLOWER CONFIDENT
OF SUCCESS
OF SUCCESS

The Coumbine Association. which was started
few ago IN Boston 10 bring about the Official
adoption OF the coumbine the national flower Of
the United States. is enjoying healthy growth.
with membership of about four thousand. This is
being added 20 from day TO day. The members
represent nearly every State in the Union. and the
movement has been heartily Endorsed by many rep
resentative Americans including artists, writer's.
horcuturtsts and botansts in various parts OF the
country The officers and council comprise men
and women especially competent TO advise in the
VARIOUS artistic. literary, horticultural, botanical,
educational and other questions touching the
work Of the association. They follows:
President Frederick lie Roy Sargent, formerly
teacher IN the summer course in botany, Harvard
University, and instructor in botany, University Of
Wisconsin; vice-presdent, Helen 1. Webster
Ph. D.. professor Of comparative philology WeIles-
ley College and secretary, James Sturgts Pray.
P. o. Box No. 2.774. Boston. Mass.
Councillors-H. p Hartman. Judge of Probate:
William J. Rolfe, LIT. D. formerly head master
High School. Cambridge. Mass; Bradford Torrey,
Wellesley Hills. Mass; Mrs. P. D. Richards, West
Medtord. Mass; c. H Blacksu. NJ. A. F. A. L A.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-05

Columbne Association. James sturgis Pray. the
secretary, said:
OR faith IS strengthened. that as Il people We
CalCulable gain which a result Of the coun-
hines Official adoption our national floral
bleH. will quickly come to our horticulture,
art, our happy and profitable celebration OF our
most important holidays, and, more than all else,
the strengthening and extending Of highest
patriotic sentiment, especially among our TWO ever
increasing classes OF citizens, namely, those
who OF age and should have already learned
in school the symbolism OF the Columbine and the
witnessing its use. only the occasion Of our
national celebrations. but our coins and postage
stamps, architecture, and so We regard sue
only a question OF time.
The of territorial expansion upon which Co.
lumbia has entered vigorously since this
tional flower movement began had added great
deal 10 the laIters significance To he all that will
inevitably be desired OK national flower. the
plant chosen must. indeed be more exceptional
which unites with the many other requisites the
adaptabiity to tropical climate. But here, again.
often before. our candidate rises to the un-
expected eXigency. The Columbine which -four
shes in semi-tropicai Florida and equally tropical
Southern California, may reasonably be expected
DO we'll IN our new. more tropical holdings
Cuba. Porto Rico Hawaii and the Philippines II
any additional argument had been needed TO turn
the scale for the cOlumbine, surely this last named
power ought TO be sufficient
OPENS 4 NEF-YORh OFFICE.
o. /. Frlsbee manager of the Prospect House
and Bay View House. at Shelter Island Heights.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-05
CONNECTICUT TOPICS.
HARTFORD CITY AFFAIRS DEMANDING
MORE ATTENTION THAN WORK
OF THE LEGISLATURE

Hartford. Conn. May (speciaD.-The legislature
has been less attractive to visitors this week tnA
any week since 1t began its sessions Ihe most
Important thing that has before the bodies IS
the bill compelling towns 20 provide free TEXTBOOKS
FOR the schools. Heretofore the law has been per-
misstve as 10 districts. but under this bill the
towns VIII oe obliged 10 buy and lend books, and
10 sell books 10 such pupils wish TO buy them
NJ cost This act, II passed. and It probably Will
De, VIII change the system in this city. and VIII
put an outlay az the start of about $4,000 the
city Another bill which will affect the city is that
providing for the elimination OF the Valley Railroad
tracks from the east SIDE along the river IN order
10 make room for the bridge. planned by
the Connecticut Bridge and District Highway Com
mission, of which Ex-Governor Buikeey IS the
head This is permissvs- bill, and must be acted
upon By the people of Hartford before the tracks
are turned from their present course. The city Is
IN favor of a fine new bridge. beyond a doubt and
Is willing pay its toward IT, but the bust
ness interests along the river front eOnsidera-
BILE and they would all be seriously affected by the
removal Of the tracks II is proposed II the
are removed to change the route Of the Valley
road from a point in Wethersheld that they
shall unite with the main line OF the "Consoh-
dated" about two miles south OF the city.
An interesting incident of the sessions this week
was the appearance OF Senator Orvile II. Platt be-
fore the assembly joint convention and his brief
speech Of acknowledgment of the courtesy He
extolled Connecticut and her place In history. but
made allusion TO the policy of the government
He was greeted with enthusiasm, as he always Is
when he appears in the legislative halls.
One result Of legislative action on trolley char
LongmeadoW line BY 'isy syndicate. Which viii I'M i'm
mediately begin the connecting link of about four
miles between Warehouse Point and East Windsor
Hill the east side of the river. ard thus COM
plete through trolley line TO this city by way OF
the Hartford Street Railways line north the
other side OF the river 1t is expected that the line
will De open in the early fall.
Local affairs have taken up the attention OF
Hartford people the exclusion of legislative af
fairs, principally because OF the organization OF
the city commissions after Mayor Harbison's ap-
pOintme0ts The radical change ia IN the
Street Board. Philip Hansling. jr., having beer
appointed Superintendent OF Streets Mr.. Hansline
New-York tribune., 1901-05-05
SuILDIgGS RAZED FOR BRIDGE.
OLD PLACES BEING PULLED DOWN IN
BROOKLYN.

oAD PLACES BEING PULLED DOWN IN
BROOKLYN.
= T. Nichols. principal assistant engineer oi ~.
.eN East River Bridge told e reporter ses-efuA.
s<t ihe hundred Brooklyn buildings IN process %
ssmoiuon would all be down about May ID Inc
saurches. ST Marks, Central Methodist ana Evan
ss,es partially pulled down All me pull DIa.S
az as are Gown ia South Flfth-st between nee.Oh ,h
hxth- N''-'e ~ ~
49, of the buildings torn down 10 MAKE a. so ~
kssseh 20 the New East River Bridge are ~ eioo
~ and the rest are OF brick III an ,hx,
atas had been given 20 the churchss 49, tns
s,s'o al have been down by May J. M; .sisiss
70, mat IN a year from now many pIiss.asb sa,,sb
Fess..o be torn down from Broadway 70 ~ q
ms.lL-st.. and as far east HaveTneyer-st ,5 -
J. a. On the New-York side. possession Msn
kst,,oleineo by July for the approaehes ~ slS
nSseh In the following three months the 49,
s.,. Would be pulled down, so thar by pcNONS'
Ia1 ~ would be made for the approaches -. f,
fht window Of a store at No LOO Sroau o. = :
fpsrl Eastern District, petrlfied car, Mhan &c
vs5ss " workmen on THURSDAY between eh ns 81
~ of The old 81 Marks Episeopal cnutsn;;
ana South Fifth,st is ON es I, ,rob s.et
~ - was found in a small aperture ~ p.b
~ &C fallen from this upper part or TIE 81 ~ -.
- Neeszea between the walls ana eou'' ~
IN or down
New-York tribune., 1901-05-05
WISHING TO LIVE FOREVER
rs THE DESIRE INNATE IN HUMAN
NATURE:
, CURIOUS INQUIRY UNDERTAKEN BY rHF
SOCIETY FOR PsYCHICAL RESEARCH.

A CURIOUS INQUIRY UNDERTAKEN BY THE
SOCIETY FOR PsYCHICAL RESEARCH
A novel investigation has just been initiated bv
ne Society for Psychcal Research During the last
,uslre or fifteen years this organization has col
lsetsd accounts Of experiments in telepathy. mind
reading. crystal gazing, spirit communications find
,rg water and metals with the divining rod and
ssdred phenomena indicating the existence of fac
rtles unlike those commonly supposed to belong to
man These stories have been subjected TO an eIsb
crzte sitting and scrutiny, and efforts have been
made 10 secure corToborative evidence from addi
onal witnesses Finally, Of the experts OF the
society have taken the residuum Of fact left after
hat operation and tried interpret il indicating
% what extent these strange narratives were ex-
pansble on strictly natural principles and advanc
ing theories 10 account for the more mysterious
Incidents
The latest undertaking of this organization d,f-
fsrs from al its earlier work, in that II seeks TO
ascertain the sentiments Of all its members and as
many outsiders as possible question OF almost
universal interest. II is proposed 10 ask peopls
bluntly whether or not they wish for a future rfe
New-York tribune., 1901-05-05

AUTOMATIC STEAM COOKER, the best de-
vice on the market saves fuel, time and labor;
cooks all food. meats, vegetables desserts, per-
fectly and easily; with no odor and no 7c
bother our price, from, up i'@o
FLOWER AND VEGETABLE SEEDS.-A
complete assortment Of Flower and Vegetable
Seeds of the most reliabl- seed grower, IN O,
the country; special, at, per dozen o.
The Monarch Blue Flame WiCkle,s OIL
STOVE; the very best of its kind; positively no
odor, no smoke or smell: very simple TO operate;
in eight STYLES and sizes; il is the most economical
Oil Stove as cents worth OF oil VIII burn for D
hours: call and see it in operation; prices 40
from $1,000 down TO o.oO
REFRIGERATORS, in complete sssortment-
hardwood-with ceanabIe and stationary tanks,
mineral wool and charcoal fiIling-ai the latest
improvements: also SlDEBOARD REFRlGERA- |
TORS and ICE CHESTS at remarkably J., <el
low prices Chests upward from c.OC
Our line of SEWING MACHINES includes the
best productions of the best known manufac-
turers; all are chara -terzed by excellent Construe
tioH are high grade in every respect. and are COM
plcte with all the latest Improvements; each
machine ha, polished oak stand, fine cabinet
work, and capable of doing finest as well as
heaviest sewing The Speedway g. - Oe
drawer Machine
The Universal iS.SO
We also show the latest improved automatic
machine and the well known New Home.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-05
OPENING OF BRIGHTON BEACH HOTEL.

Great preparations are being made by the new
proprietors OF the Brighton Beach Hotel for the
opening. Saturday June Is. over $4,000 has
been spent in making alterations and decorating
and furnishing the house The management
will have control OF the property for the next five
years. and intends to make the Brighton a leading
seaside pleasure resort The reputation of Linsley.
Messerve & Woodbury. successful managers OF
great hotel enterprises insures success from the
start. c. A Iinsley. the senior member OF the
firm proprietor OF the Bon Air. Ga, and Ken
ilworth Inn. BiltTnOre, y. c.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-05

| DRESSER of very neat and popular design,
/ in polished golden oak finish; swell front, three
| large drawers, brass handles. carved frame and
StanchioRs, large beyelled plate mirror 4 90
| (,oxISl; our special price only o.CO
CHIFFONIER of very neat and desirable design,
in polished golden oak finish; five large drawers,
brass handles carved wood gallery; our oo
special price only T'>>
VERY SPECIAL COUCH, all hair, with excel
lent springs and upholstery throughout, steel
springs, covered in handsome figure velour, and
tufted seat and head; fringe at base; is = in -
wide and II. long; an unusual bargain at O.<O
COUCH of very elegant design, with fancy
shaped base, fine steel springs and upholstery,
biscuit tufted head and seat.
In pantasote 100 In velour 500
INDIA SEAT of very attractive design, with
fancy turned supports, in mahogany finish, highly
polished, upholstered seat in figured green velour;
brass nail finish at edges; excellent value IN.
for
LARGE COT, with strong hardwood frame
folding legs, double woven wire springs, cable
supports, extra strong and durable; very ,o
special at
COUCH of very elegant design. with fancy
shaped base, fine steel springs and upholstery
biscuit tufted head and seat In pantasOte o eo
Sll.00- In velour GUY
New-York tribune., 1901-05-05

Estimates and suggestions given for the COM
pete furnishing of hotels, seaside cottages
ana country and suburban houses. Wagon de-
Iiyeries 10 all suburbs and seaside resorts far
south as Aseury Park and throughout Long Island
New-York tribune., 1901-05-05

VILLA SUIT OF very dainty and attractive
pieces, with bent reed frames, strongly braced and
very well finished; closely woven seats; suit fin
lshei in green sheIlcs. very artistic colonng and
very appropriate for summer furnishing, xo
our special pnoe. only . %.8S
PORCH ROCKER, with strong maple frame,
finish light we'll braced and with interviewer reed
seat and back. very tall back large frame; very
comfortable, durable and exceptionally IN
cheap at i.<S
STEAMER CHAIRS, with non-rustable metal
parts hardwood frames weather finish, w1thstands
dampness; light maple, color natural, open cane
seat and back; 4 large, comfortable, well made
chair. especially desirable for yachts, watering
places or ordinary outdoor use; very , 40
special value for -'fC
WHITE ENAMELLED IRON BED, with brass |
top rods-roSetted mounts and vases, i in. pill |
lars extended foot rail-excellent construction and
fine finish; very special, and our low < 2r
price o.o0
WHITE ENAMELLED IRON CRIB. with brass !
knob turning, very excellent construction, fancy |
shaped sides; woven WIRE spring; COM , 90 |
plete for c.SO
LARGE ARM ROCKER of very pretty design |
in reed, with green tinted ornanentauon; elabor- /
ately interviewer back, large, broad seat, , IN
strong frame; special for %'|O
EXTENSION TABLE, in golden oak finish, |
with fancy base, trimmed legs and claw en-
feet; in f. length; with square top; only o.oO
New-York tribune., 1901-05-05
TIN CAN COMPANY INCORPORATED.

Trenton. n. J.. May 4-The Sabine oil and Mar
keting Company capital s5,OOO,OoO Incorporated
here to-day, to mine and prepare for market sui
phur and other minerals. The cOrpOrators are
NJ. L. Lockwood. 5. c. Lockwood and Clarence
Walker. all OF Jersey City.
The Buffalo Tin Can Company, capital Sooe0,
was also Incorporated