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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-03-22
A True Ghost story.

Granting for the present the truth of
the alleged facts of spirit-rapping and of
table-turning; yet after hearing them,
and comparing them with some of the
mysteries | have myself collected, chiefly
in the Highlands, connected with second
sight and ghostly apparitions, and with
other similar phenomena noticed by me
in some of the remoter valleys of the
Harz and Black Forest, cannot possibly
admit the one without admitting the
other. Both seem to me to rest on
such evidence as must compel them tC
stand or fall together. Perhaps some
day may enlighten the world by record
Ing some of these.
i have no wish whatever to bring any
reader who has "made up his mind" OF
those mysterious topics, to my own way
of thinking. | shall acknowledge it as
sign of progress in tree thought If | an
permitted to hold my own views withou
being condemned as person devoid o.
all judgment or common sense.
But one fact Is better than Thousand
mere arguments in discussing such
question, and shall therefore devote tn,
the rest of this paper to a narrative
which the reader may rest assured i
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-03-22

into his mind terrible thoughts and fore
holdings about poor M'Donald, and re-
proaches for never having considered his
possible danger in attempting such a
Journey alone. In vain the shepherd as
sured him that he must have reached a
place of safety before the darkness and
the storm came on. A presentiment
which he could not cast off made him so
miserable that he could hardly refrain
from tears. But nothing could be done
to relieve the anxiety now become so
painful.
The doctor at last retired to bed about
midnight. For long time he could not
sleep The raging of the stream below
the small window, and the MadS of the
storm, made him feverish and restless.
But al last he fell into a sound and dream
less sleep. Out of this, however, he was
suddenly reused by a peculiar noise in
his room, not very loud, but utterly in
describable. He heard tap, tap, tap at
/ the window; and he knew from the re-
! laIion which the wall OF the room bore
to the rock, that the glass could not be
touched by human hand. After listening
for momt MT and forcing himself to
smile at his nervousness, he turned
round. and began again to seek repose.
But now noise began, too near and toe
loud to make sleep possible. Starting
and sitting up in bed, he heard repeated
in rapid succession, as if some one was
splitting in anger, and close TO his bed
"Fi,. fit, iii :" and then prolonged
"whir-r-r-r' from another part of the
room, while every chair began to move
and the table to jerk The doctor re
manned in breathless silence. with every
faculty intensely acute. He frankly
conf ssed that he heard his heart beat
ing, for the sound was so unearthly, 81
horrible, and something seemed to come
so near him, that he began seriously t
consider whether or not he had some at
: tack of fever which affected his brain
J for, remember, he had not tasted drol
, of the shepherds small store of whiskey
He felt his pulse, composed his spirits
l and compelled himself to exercise cain
2 judgement. Straining his eyes to dis
g cover anything, he plainly saw at last
l white object moving, but without sound
! before him. He knew that the door wa
shut and the window also. An over
= pOwering conviction then seized him
A which he could not resist, that his frien
l M'DOnald was dead By an effort h
e seized lucifer-boX on a chair besid
! him, and struck light. No whit
e object could be seen. The room az
{ peared to be as when he went to bed
: The door was shut. He looked at hi
5 watch, and particularly marked that tn
S hour was twenty-five minutes past three
e But the match was hardly eXtlnguishe
e when, louder than ever, the same III
+ earthly cry of Fit! fit fit" was heart
!. followed by the same horrible whir-r-r-l
It which made his teeth chatter. Then tn
), movement of the table and every cha
;, In the room was resumed with increase
S violence, while the tapping on the viii
e dow was heard above the storm. TheI
II was no bell In the room, but the docto
n on hearing all this frightful confusion {
e sounds again repeated, and beholdin
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-03-22
STRIKES A Rich FIND.

81 was troubled for several years with
chronic Indigestion and nervous de-
bility," writes f. J. Green, of Lancas-
ter, n. H., mo remedy helped me I'M
til began using Electric Bitters, which
did me more good than all the medi-
zines | ever used. They have also kept
my wife in excellent health for years.
She says Electric Bitters are lust sple n
did for female troubles; that they are
grand tonic and invigoratoT for weak,
run down women. No other medicine
can take its place in our family Try
them. Only soc. Satisfaction guaranteed
by DR.. w. II. Sheldon, druggist.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-03-22
THE HOME CIRCLE.



Backward, turn backward, Time, in thy
flight,
Make me a child again Just for tonight!
Mother, come back from that echoess shore,
Take me again t. your heart rs of yore;
Kiss from my forehead the burrows of care,
smooth the few silver threads out of my hair;
over my slunbers your loving watch keep
Rock me to sleep, mother,-rock me to sleep!
Backward, flow backward o tide of the years
! am weary of toll ami of tears
Toll without recOmpense, tears all in vain,-
Take them, and give me my childhood again
! have grown weary of dust and decay
Weary Of tllnging my soul wealth away;
Weary of sowing for others to reap
Rock me to sleep, mother,-rock me 10 sleep
Tired of the hollow, the base, the untrue,
Mother, . mother! my heart calls for you
Many summer the grass has grown green,
Blossom'd, and fadci our faces between,
Yet with strong yearning and passionate p lin
Long tonight for your presence again
Come from the silence 50 long ana So deep
Rock me to sleep, MOTHER rock me to sleep
over my heart in the days that have flown,
No love tike mother-love ever has shone;
No other worship abides and endures,-
Faithful, unselhsh, and patient like yours;
None like a mother can charm away pain
From the sick soul and the world weary Dr I'm
Slumber's soft calm DER my heavy lid
Creep
Rock me to sleep, mother, rock me to sleep
Come, let your brown hair, just lighted will
gold,
Fall on your shoulders again as of old;
Let 1t drop over my forehead tonight
Shading my faint eyes away from the light
For with its sunny.edged shadows once NOR
HAPPY will throng the sweet visions of yoIe
Lovingly, softly, its bright pillows sweep;
Rock me to sleep, moiher,-rock me 10 sleep
Mother, dear mother, the years have bee
long
Since last listen'd your lullaby song;
Since, then, and unto my soul it shall seem
Womanhoods years have be n ONLY dream
Clasp'd to your heart in a loving embrace,
With your light lashes just sweeping my face
Never hereafter to wake or to weep
Rock me to sleep, mother,-rock me to sleeI
Elizabeth Akers Allen.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-03-22

the white object moving towards him in
terrible silence, began to thump The
wooden partition and to shout at the top
of his voice for the shepherd, and having
done so, be dlved his head under the
blankets
The shepherd soon made his appear
ance, in his night shirt, with small oil
lamp, or "crusey," oyer his head
anxiousy nqurlng as he entered the
room,-
"What is't doctor: What's wrang:
Pity me, are We ill.,"
Very" cried the doctor. But before
he could give any explanation a loud
whr-r-r-r was heard, with the old cry OF
FIT close to the shepherd, while two
chairs fell at his feet, The shepherd
sprang back, with half scream of ter
ror. The lamp was dashed to the
ground, and the door violently shut.
Come back" shouted the doctor.
"Come back, Duncan. instantly, | com
mand you
The shepherd opened the door very
partially, and said, in terrified accents
"Gude be ABBOTT US, that was awfu' !,
What under the sun is't?"
"Heaven knows, Duncan" circulated
the doctor with agitatei voice, "but do
pick up the lamp, and | shall strike a
light"
Duncan did so in 20 small fear; but as
he made his way to the bed In the dark
ness, to get match from the doctor,
something caught his foot; he fell; and
then, amidst the same noises and tumultS
of chairs, which Immediately filled the
apartment, the fit! fit. fit. fit" was
prolonged with more vehemence than
ever. The doctor sprang up, and made
his way out of the room, but his fee
were several times tripped by some un
known power, so that he had the great
est difficulty in reaching the door with
out a fall. He was followed by Duncan
and both rushed out of the room, shut
ting the door after them. A new ligh
having been obtained, they both returned
with extreme caution, and, it must b,
added, real fear, in the hope of finding
some cause or other for all those terrify
! ing signs. Would 1t surprise our read
ers to hear that they searched the room
J in vain?-that, after minutely eXaminin.
under the table, chairs, bed, everywhere
, and with the doors shut, not trace
could be found of anything? Woul,
: they believe that they had heard durin.
: the day how poor M'Donald had stag
, gered, half-dead from fatigue, into hi
: friends house, and falling into fit, ha,
died at tloenty t,oo minutes past three tina
; morning? We do not ask any one to &C
2 capt of all this as true. But we pledg
. our honor to the following facts =
| The doctor, after the days fishing wa
over, had packed his rod so as to take
, into his bedroom; but he had left a mir
, now attached to the hook. white ca
e left in the room swallowed the minno'
T and was hooked. The unfortunate gouI
mand had yehemently protested agains
= this Intrusion into its upper lip by tn
e violent "Fit, fit, fit" with which sh
J., tried 10 spit the hook out; the reel adde
I the mysterious whir-r-r-r; and the dis
engaged line, getting entangled in tn
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-03-22

One of the most difficult things in
dressmaking is to make shirt waist and
have 1t right. Yet it is quite essential
to be able to do it for the difference in
the cost makes it pay and, more than
that, the home made shirt waists are
generally prettier.
In the first place, you may notice that
there is one basis for all shirt waists, and
the apparent difference it brought about
by using stripes or plaids and cutting on
the bias. 1t is good for foundation and
also makes the waist fit better across the
shoulders if lining be used, which shall
extend from sleeve to sleeve across the
back and end just below the shoulder
blades. This lining holds the sleeves in
place and furnishes something firm to
which the tucks or gathers may be
sewed.
Nearly all of the shirt waists are cut
plain in the back and so have no seam,
but If v-shaped effect is desired it can
only be obtained by cutting the material
on the bias and having a seam down the
back. This v-shaped effect is very well
brought out in striped goods or by the
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-03-22

legs of the chairs and table, as the hook
ed cat attempted to flee from her tor
mentor, set the furniture in motion, and
tripped up both the shepherd and the
doctor: while an ivy branch kept tap
ping at the window. VIII any one
doubt the existence of ghosts and a
spirit world after this:
have only to add that the doctors
skill was employed during the night in
cutting the hook out of the cats lip,
while his poor patient, yet most i'm
patient, was held by the shepherd in "A
bag, the head alone of puss, with hook
and mnnow being visible. MDonald
made his appearance in a day or two,
rejoicing once more to see his friend, and
greatly enjoying the ghost story. AS
the doctor finished the history of his
nights horrors, he could not help laying
down a proposition very dogmatically to
his Interpretations friends, and as
some amends for his own terror. DE
pend upon IT," he said, 'lf we could thor
oughly examine into all the stories of
ghosts and apparitons, spirit-rapping,
u hoe genus onne, they would turn out
to be every bit as true as my own visit
from the world of spirits; that all that
sort of thing is great humbUg and non.
/ sense"
We leave this sentiment with conf
dence in the illustrious dead, who spend
so much time in disturbing furniture
without even the apology of a hook and
minnow. We have no doubt that Milton.
Dante, Shakespeare, or Newton or Bacon,
If properly invited, will cheerfully come
a. guests to any tea party of true be-
levers IN London or Boston, to contra
dict IN the most authoritative manner
the doctors profane scepticism. We
shall be glad to hear the views of those
distinguished men, who, it is alleged,
though dead yet speak. We despair OF
the cat. She has been silent ever since
her great debut into spirit land. Hell
lips though healed are sealed.-Rev
Norman Macleod, d. ID.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-03-22
Receipts.
CANDIES.
VELVET MOLAssEs CANDY.

VELVET MOLAS>ES CANDY.
One cup granulated sugar. one cup
water boiled five minutes, add one cup
molasses, butter size Of an egg. Boil
till brittle. As soon as it is cool pull
until white.
PEANUT CANDY.
Four cups graduated sugar. Let it
melt over hot fire; stir constantly; add
one quart chopped peanuts. Pour on a
bread board and roll. Cut into squares.
PLAIN FUDGE.
Two cups sugar, three-quarters Of "a
cup of milk, one cup dessicated cocoanut,
butter size of walnut. Boil quickly
ten minutes, add one teaspoon vanilla,
beat until it commences to thlcken, then
pour on buttered pan to cool.
WALNUT CREAMS.
One cup of brown sugar, one cup of
white sugar, one cup of water. Boil all
together until it hairs, then pour on the
well beaten white of one egg and stir,
Make into balls and put nuts on top.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-03-22

Prof. Ivison, of Donaconing. Md, suf-
ferred terribly from neuralgia of the
stomach and indigestion for thirteen
years and after the doctors failed TO cure
him they fed him on morphine. A friend
advised the use of KOdoh dyspepsia Cure
and after taking few Bottles of it he
says: sit has curad me entirely can't
say too much for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure"
1t digests what you eat. Or. ID. A. Bis
bees Drug Store.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-03-22

The manufacture of the old phosphorus
match will be prohibited in Switzerland
after April l.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-03-22
SHIRTS.

Heavy Jersey Overshirts were 50 and 75c,
now SOC. Heavy Black and Stripe Over
shirts, were so and 75c, now SOC. Extra
Heavy Jersey Overshirts, were s. IS now
o7c. All kinds of flannel overshirts at
less than cost, Special all flannel night
shirts to be closed out at SO, 50 and 79c
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-05-09
THE0s0PlIs1s CELEBRATE
WHITE Lotus DAY
NAME or THE LATE MAoAm n.
p. .sLAvATskY rs HELD I'm
LOVING REMEMBRANCE
Varied and Interesting Program Ren-
oered at Fosters Hall Yesterday
Evenins-mrs. K a. Davis De-
iivers Mastery Address.

There was a fair representation of
Theosophists present at Fosters hall
yesterday evening. the occasion being
the White Lotus Day" memorial to
madam r. P. Blavatsky. rendered by
the members of Aloha Branch of the
Theosophical Society of Honolulu
A program which abounded with
instructive and entertaining features
held the undivided attention of the
audience throughout the evening An
opening address by Dr. Marques sue
einctly set forth the object for which
the meeting had ueen called. DR.. Mar
CUES dwelt briefly upon the life and
work of the world famed disciple of
Theosophy. Madam Blavatsky
Mrs. Won Hasslocher won the una
nimous approval of her auditors by
the reading of "Bhagavad Gita" The
reading from the Light of Asia" by
Miss G. NJ. Sharp followed. This also
was well received. E. C. Moon added
his quota 10 the memorial by a read
ing entitled Voice of the Silent"
AS musical feature the instrument
tai trio consisting of flute, viola and
guitar in which Messrs, Desky, Rosen
and Marques participated received
generous applause.
The address of Mrs. K B. Davis,
recently from Boston. Mass. a prom
inent worker in Theosophy circles,
treating upon the life and labors of
Madam Blavatsky proved scholarly
effort. From vast funds of historical
data carefully gathered and under
perfect command. the talented speak
er traced the history of the movement
from its earliest inception down to
| the present time. The life work of Ma
dam Blavatsky was interviewer in
| the address in a manner to arouse the
| interest of the most stolid in relig-
| ious matters. Mrs. Davis remarks
clearly indicated that she possessed
complete mastery of the subject.
Mr.. Macintosh delivered a brief
address upon THE knowledge We
Owe to Theosophy," and was followed
by a musical selection from the in
strumental trio.
| In reference to the white Lotus
DR.. Marques cited instances of differ.
ences between the red and white 10
tus as found in Egypt. In this con
4
| the body and the spirit The histori-
cal significance of the lotus plant to
believers in the doctrines of These
| ply was noted. 1t was claimed in
| former years the lotus plant was held
| sacred. being regarded as the symbo
of life Buddhists throughout the
| world held the seed of the white 10
tus in reverence. They were formed
| into rosaries Many interesting tradi
tons connected with the lotus flower
| were mentioned. DR.. Marques ad
dress throughout was food for mucf
| thought and consideration.
Mrs. E. C. Rowe reviewed the pro
gress made by the local society. Hel
remarks were most encouraging. The
Theosophists dispersed with a selec
| ton from the trio.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-05-09
PROTEST FILED AGAINST
DIAMOND HEAD LOOKOUT
Chamber Of Commerce Denounced
the Present Signal Service and
Took Decisive Action.

A number Of important business
matters received attention at the reg
ular monthly meeting Of the Chamber
OF Commerce held yesterday morning
at the rooms in the Campbell block.
A number Of o0usaLnICG tions were re-
ceived covering a wide range of sub
iects. A letter from the committee
on public lands and internal improve
ments OF the House of Representatives
relating to the extension OF the hre
district was received The appiica-
ton OF the Fire Claims Commission
for the use of the Chamber OF Com
merce rooms was read Upon motion
of e ?. Bishop the commission was
voted the privilege Of using the prem
Uses at rental OF $50 month with
the understanding that the Chamber
should be allowed the rooms for its
own meetings.
The Diamond Head signal service
was brought TO the fore by Mr.. Low
rey. Complaints were cited wherein
the present incumbent at the lookout
had failed to designate the vessels
sighted, and In some cases overlooked
dh luCOlAn6 CtC0kntA oitOeCthCA- hN
Chamber wanted a man who possessed
the sense of distinction between the
steamship China and gasoline
schooner Mr.. Wight suggested flag
staff and signals be provided to en-
able the lookout to communicate with
vessels
The station was reported as being
poorly provided with signals and
glasses. Mr.. Wight made vigorous
protest against the Indifference often
times displayed by the parties now
in charge of the Diamond Head obser-
vatory. Mr.. Bishop concurred in the
complaints.
Mr.. Swanzy suggested that resolu-
ton be passed by the Chamber to the
effect that the lookout is not properly
conducted and that change should
be made.
Before the meeting adjourned a
committee consisting of Messrs. Low.
rey and Wight was appointed to inter
view the Superintendent of Public
Works and recommend change al
the signal station.
The name of W. L. Hopper wa:
placed upon the membership roll tC
ill the vacancy caused by the dealt
of j. A. Hopper.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-05-09
IT,
New England Bakery
HOTEL STREET

OERyES the finest Dairy
n Lunch in the city, incIud-
- ing Tea, Coffee. Chocolate,
Sweet Milk, Hot Rolls and
Buns; nice fresh bread and
best creamery butter. which
only a irst-class bakery could
supply for the price charged.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-05-09
]. D. HOLT, JR., Wins
HIS EJECTMEAT CASE
NIGHT SESSION ON MIST w.
kAPloLANl ESTATE AND
END NOT YET.
Bond of $4,000 on Appeal in Smith
VS.. Hamakua Mill co.-Estate of
Late Chief Justice-New Lawsuits
Entered.

]. ID. Holt, Jr., VS.. A. Kauhi. eject
ment, was tried before Judge Hum
phreys yesterday by the following
jury: w. Z. Sharp, Geo. A Howard,
j., Walter A. Hardy, Hugh II. Walk
er. VIM. NJ. Cunningham. VIM. H. Lyle,
Horace G. Crabbe. Thomas r. Lucas,
Albert E. Lloyd, S. L. Kekumano. Ed.
ward E. Mossman and NJ. A. Gonsal-
yes. Kinney. Ballou & McClanahan
for plaintiff: C. Brown for defendant.
The jury returned verdict for the
plaintiff for restitution of the property
claimed. with damages of s613-50.
At 4 p. m. the trial OF II. NJ. Mist
VS.. kapiolani Estate was resumed at
Chambers. the court at o'clock TAX
ing recess until S p. m.
Argument occupied the evening
session until 1918 o'clock and will
be resumed at the noon hour today.
Defendant has given notice of mo-
ton for new trial of Henry Smith VS.
Hamakua Mill Co. The bond OF de-
PENDANT is placed at $4,000.
The Hawaiian Supply Co. has
brought suit against Jas Mott. Jr..
plumber. for $1.532 IS for goods sold
and delivered. Twelve firms and per-
sons are joined as garnishees.
John A. Baker petitions for probate
of the will OF his mother. Puiwe Pau
sewa. who left real estate valued at
81 zoo and plague fire claim at $50e
Return OF chambers summons has
been made in the equity suit for an
accounting of Lee But Sic and
Lee Bak You VS.. wo How chong and
twelve others. including one in San
Francisco and eight in Hongkong. It
pertains to partnership affairs Of
Quong Wan On Co OF Honolulu. and
Quong Wah Chan Company of Kauai
Wade Warren Thayer is attorney for
petitioners.
Agnes H B. Judd. executrix OF the
win Of the late Chief Justice A F.
Judd. having petltioned for discharge.
a hearing Is appointed for Monday,
June II.
A joinder In demurrer has been iied
In Anna Gertr Is. J. A. Magoon ct al
by r ]. Russell. attorney for plaintiff.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-05-09

Proposals for Wood and Coal
Office of Depot Quartermaster, U.
S. Army. Honolulu. H. T., May 8.
1901.-Sealed proposals in triplicats
will be received here until IL a. m,
June Z, 1901. and then opened, for
furnishing and delivering 55 cords of
wood and 400 tons of bituminous coal
for use of the United States troops
at and near Honolulu. H. T. Full in
formation and blanks upon which to
render bids will be furnished upon ap-
plication to this Office. Envelopes con-
tanning proposals should be endorsed:
Proposals for Wood and Coal and
addressed to Major W. w. Robinson,
Jr. Quartermaster. U. S. Army.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-05-09

be Registrar Of Public Accounts Re
Is q graduate OF Oahu College. 8 prize
winner in amateur athletics. and came
to the Registrars once from the Gus
tom house four years ago
Deputy Attorney General Cathear1
has rendered an opinion 10 the effect
that . bill may become Law IL signed
By the Governor within ten DAYS Of the
close Of the Legislature The opin-
ion was needed 70 enable the Cover
nor TO make Law Of the Supreme Court
terms bin. promoted BY Chief Justice
Frear but which the Governor let fall
under the table the night the Legis-
Isture ended
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-05-09

B. Hayward Wright has been pro-
NOTED from second to first clerk Of the
Public Works Department. succeeding
the present chief. Superintendent
Bo~d
The elevation Of ". H. Wrisht m
the Treasnrership has been followed
bv the promotion. In bis succession. Of
Henry Hapai. a verv popular voung
Hawaiian. from the head elerkship 10
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-05-09

E. H. Paine was arrested on war
rant sworn out by Lewis S. Gear yes
terday evening, charging him with
embezzling $3.50 from the Bulletin
Publishing Co., by which the accused
has lately been employed as col
lector. Paine was released on bail
bond of 5000 with F. M. Brooks, at
torney, and several others as sureties,