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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-08-27
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|. o. G. T. DIRECTORY OF ADD.
SON COUNTY.
TWENTY REASO NS WHY AM A
GOOD TEMPLAR.
Loige

( By Hon. S. b. Chase, p. r. W. G. r. Chan1
l. Because am and always have been
a total abstainer, and desire the helpful
influence of the order to enable me to
remain so.
2. Because | desire to work for the
good of my fellowmen, and believe this
to be one of the best organizations with
which to work.
). Because organization is a necessity
in the temperance reform, and believe
this best adapted to the end in view and
altogether the most effective.
1. Because it brings into its fold the
whole family, and all enjoy equal rights
and privileges.
.. Because its membership embraces
all classes and conditions Of men.
6. Because it is an earnest mission
airy organization whose primary object
is to lift up, and save men that have
fallen, and protect and prevent the pure
from ever falling.
l. Because its principles as found in
its platform are radical and consistent,
and have been proved adequate for the
work in all parts of the world.
s. Because it CONSTITUTES its pledge to
continue for life and not merely during
active membership, and so instructs
those Joining.
.. Because it recognizes as the foun-
dation of the order the elements of the
Christian faith.
10. Because it seeks to elevate the
standard of human action and make each
other better by our association in the
order.
II. Because IN it | have found some
of the strongest and choicest ties of
friendship, and wherever ! 90 meet
Good Templars whom to know is
privilege and blessing.
II. Becase of its cosmopolitan charac-
ter giving me a broader outlook and
places me in sympathy with the remote
parts of the world
l}. Because 1t teaches that God made
of one blood all of the nations of the
earth, and am my brothers keeper,
be he white or black bound or free.
II. Because | am prohibitionist and
here find those in full sympathy with
me in opinion and action.
10. Because Its financial basis is such
that, while it makes each member an
equal and small contributor to the ex-
pense, it has an adequate basis on which
to do its regular and mission work.
lG. Because love to attend its meet
ings, subordinate, district, grand and
international supreme lodge, and am
always greatly benefited and blessed
thereby.
Il. Because its meetings are highly
educational, developing the powers of
our members and fitting them to dis
charge all the duties of life with benefit
to themselves and for the good of others.
IS. Because of the wonderful work
already accomplished by the order both
along the line of information. education
and formation of Il correct sentiment on
all questions underlying the reform.
IL. because it has established regu-
lar system of education, giving regular
curriculum of reading and study, and
conlerrlng degree on those graduating.
20. Because while the society is not
so secret or close as to be obnoxious to
any reasonable person, it is sufficiently
so to give tenacity to the machinery,
method, order and dicipline TO he work
lngs' aud greater traternal feeling among
the members.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-08-27
DISTRICT LODGE. NO. 10.

The next regular session of the district
lodge will be held with Orwell lodge.
No. 40, at Orwell, Wednesday, Sept. l.
1t is hoped that large number will be
present, as "A good time is anticipated.
Orwell lodge will eXemplify the subordi-
nate degree. The question drawer and
debate will be interesting features. Let
all delegates be In attendance and full
reports of lodges be given that we may
be mutually benefited. We trust large
number may improve this opportunity to
take the ID. l.. degree, remembering that
it is only step by step we reach the top
and in taking these advanced degrees
we learn new lessons, and are thereby
better fitted for our work in advancing
our noble order At our public session
Wednesday evening all are most cordial
ly invited, and we are assured the pro-
gramme will be a most excellent one,
an entertainment we cannot afford to
miss. District fellow-workers, let us
all feel our responsibility in this matter
and do all in our power to make this
session particularly interesting and
profitable one.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-08-27
No. 19S.-A Charade.

To her husband she said, just to be in the style,
"For my FIRST now to Europe let's go fol-
awhile"
And my SECOND they acted, when there, oeI
and DER,
Pretending they often had been there before
Returning, she said, "Call me Katharine, now
lis more digniied far than my THIRD, you'll
allow"
For my WHOLE, you can choose any object
You p.pasc,
But tal;c three IF one kind and you II guess il
with ca-c
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-08-27
A GREAT DAY FOR THE W. Gu

Aug. 30 will be an suspicious day
for the w. c. Il. L. of Caledonia county
and especially for the union at North
Danville, this being the birth place of
Madam Willard, the mother of Frances
f. Willard, worlds and national pres
ident of the Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union. There will be a tree planting
on the old homestead, with an appr0pri-
ate and interesting program. Miss Will
lard, Miss Anna Gordan, Mrs. L. NJ. n.
Stevens of Maine and Miss Agnes Slack
of England are expected to be present
A cordial invitation is extended to all in
terested. The dinner will be a basket
picnic. Tea and coffee will be furnished
by the North Danville Union.
All relatives of Miss Wizards father
and mother either blood kin or by mar
rage are requested to be present and sit
with her on the platform.
All Vermont papers please copy this.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-08-27

Half fill glass of water and put din
or quarter into it, Cover the glass will
a plate, upon which place one hand, whit
you hold the glass with the other; turr
the glass upside down so that none of the
water may escape. Place it on Il table and
you will see the coin at the bottom larger
than it is in reality, and another will ap
pear of the natural size little above it,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-08-27
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No. 19e.-A Flower Romance.

!. Her name and the color Of her hair.
2. An adjective describing her and her
fathers name.
3. Her little brothers. name and what
her father said to him in the morning.
f. What time was her little brother
oalledY
o. Her lovers name and the instrument
with which she wrote it.
g. What did her lover obtain after he
had proposed?
z. What flowers did he then cultivateP
8. Who performed the ceremony
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-08-27

My fr'' j., in pocket, bu, not in bag;
Ny second j, ia orange, bat not in pear;
My thl-d is IN money, but not in pence;
My tourth Is in eagle but not in hawk;
My fifth j, in granite, but not in marble;
My sixth is in rat, but not in mouse;
My seventh is in ace, but not in king;
Ny eighth is in nail, but not in screw;
Ny ninth is in apple, but not in plum;
My tenth is in tail, but not in head;
My eleventh is in ebony, but not in ivory
My whole is IA foreign fruit
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-08-27
No. 200. Connndrnms.

/. What is that which, though Away.
intrm, has never been in bad health?
2 What feeds both body and mindY
3. Why is the tongue like race horse?
f. When do we witness cannibalismY
g. When We're Skye terriers introduced?
g. Why should we pity the young Eski
mo?
z Why should you not inquire into {,
miser's charities?
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-08-27

No. 194.-Numerical Enigma.
My whole is a word of ten letters.
My ?, B, 10, is personal possessive pro-
noun.
My 4, 3, 8, 7, means pleasant.
My 10 3, s, is a term of respect.
My 10, Is, ,, 4, Z, is Scotch cake
My ?, ., 10, :, is used to distribute water.
My 10, 9, f. is male child.
My s, 2, 3, t. :, is an important river.
My /, 3, 6, ,, is wealthy.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-08-27

The Massena, y. y, boom is an excel
lent Illustration of what persistent and
iudicious advertising will do for a place
This northern New York town is a COM
paratively small hamlet with few manu-
features worthy of mention, and yet a
gigantic project for the diyerting of the
waters of the st. Lawrence to the Grass
river to secure artificial water power at
an expense of over 81 100000 is appar-
entity about to be crowned with success.
Bonds are being loated in the British
market, and work is to be pushed day as
well as night through the aid of electric
lights. The investors must depend upon
securing new industries to make their
plant a success financially and they will
undoubtedly do so, while scores of places
in that region possessing unexcelled
water power that could be had almost
for the asking are at standstill merely
for the lack of iudicous advertising of
their advantages Press.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-08-27
No. 496.-The Magic Bridge.
No. 1o7.-A Half Soyare.

l. letter. , Myself 3. Insane T..
A mixed earthly substance .. A femi.
nine name i. One who takes prisoners. Z
A small line. s. Lines on maps 9. Strict
disciplinarians. 10. y puppet moved by
strings. II. Female travelling traders
(Web. Unab)
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-08-27
No. 1o3.-wise Sayings Jumbled.

Transposo the words in the following so
as to make sentences of the nature of prov
cribs:
l. Great truly is who greatly he acts.
2. What come may what do you ought.
B. 70 weakness reduces discord strength.
4. Success of is the mistress diligence.
D. Sound the greatest make vessels
empty.
e. Well sow must who reap well would
he.
T. The parent many faults ignorance of
is.
s. Examples contagious diseases bad like
are.
9. Good to well end better it is begin
well to but.
10 a lion never sleeping wake.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-08-27
A FARMERS LAWN.


How II Could BE Laid out to the Greatest
Advantage.
A farmers lawn is usually much more
spacious than so many of the narrow
city lots. In fact it may be compared
with the large city places upon which
hundreds and even thousands of dollars
have been expended, and yet farmers
lawn may be made as attractive with a
few dollars worth of labor and material.
and much less attention is usually re-
quired in preserving it. The ideal ar
rangement of such a place requires the
skill of landscape artist.
The residence Is, or should be, situated
some distance back from the highway,
giving room in front for several shade
trees and clumps of shrubbery. These
should be arranged to cover unsightlv
objects, whether far or near, and at the
same time preserve desirable views from
some of the most prominent places In
general it is best not to scatter the trees
in all parts of the lawn, but keep in
groups and have at least one large open
space with various hooks or retreats. and
places that afford dense shade as well as
bright sunshine.
The location of walks and drvewavs
is an important feature. There should
be no more of either than will be con-
stantly used and both should extend di-
rectly to the place to which Athey lead
and not in roundabout way, not neces-
sarily in straight line, but with gentle
curve around and between clumps of
shrubbery. As rule, it is best to have
but single driveway leading from the
road past one side of the residence.
New England Homestead.
To heal the broken and diseased it's
sues, to soOthe the irritated surfaces, to
instantly relieve and to permanently
cure is the mission of DeWitts Witch
Hazel Salve.
ISAAC STERNs, Middlehury.
b. G.. PECK or DAY Bros h. Middlebury.
G. l.. SOwLE, West Cornwall.
ID. IL. BENNETT, BIidpOrt.
{. Is. KENDALL, ShoTeham.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-08-27
No. I05. -Annrralns.

Words and definitions)
l. Gone. Say.-The produce of youl
garden.
2. Fern. Would. -Causing astonish
ment
3. Lap. Dock-A safeguard against
thieves.
4. Tree. Rat.-A place of rest, to take
shelter
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-08-27

M HIVs NDUuL ENcbs
Blue eyes for laughter,
Blue eyes for love,
Blue eyes that borrow
The azure above.
Grccn eyes for glory,
Gray eyes for greed,
Brown eyes for beauty,
Who runs 50 may read.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-08-27

Certainly you don't want to suffer with
dyspepsia, constipation, sick headache,
sallOw skin and loss of appetite. You
have never tried DeWitt's Little Early
Risers for these complaints you would
have been cured. They are small pills
but great regulators.
ISAAC STERNs, Middlebury.
ID. ii. BENNETT, Bridport.
b. G. PECK or DAY b Os. f. Middlebury.
c. l.. SOwLE, West Cornwall.
c. b. KENDALL, Shoreham.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-08-27

eWitt's Collie x Cholera Cure.
Pleasant, quick results. safe to use.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-09-01

great injustice. They are erecting mon. uments for their children to see and for their grandchildren to study. All of these monuments will be humiliating tc future generations, because they are monuments of failure. Future genera tions will have none of the pride in per sonal achievements, nothing of the pride of comradeship which enthuses the people of to-day. To them these monuments will be monuments of fail ure, and in those days the people will not say: God only knows which was right"
 Another senator from northern state said: '.I like to see the southern people do just as they are doing They are cultiyating military spirit in their young people. They are educating them for deeds of heroism. They are teaching them to love their country. If George Washington and his conti- mental soldiers had been defeated those people would have erected monuments to their memories just the same, unless prevented by British power from do- ing so. The southern people fought for what they deemed to be liberty. State sovereignty was with them as tangible thing for battle as was the slogan of our revolutionary fathers for taxation without representation. Let them build their monuments and tell their children how brayely and we'll their soldier fa- thers fought for what they deemed was right"
 There are two extreme opinions; be- tween them we may find a middle ground. It makes no difference wheth- CT the new hall is named after Stone wall Jackson or Phil Sheridan. It is a school for young men with ambitions in the direction of military affairs. It Is an excellent institution and will always maintain the high reputation which has long characterized it. Beneath its roof even now there may be another Stone wall Jackson or Robert F. Lee. But there will be no more rebellion nor ef- fort at secession in this country, and the young men now being educated in affairs will always be found with gleaming swords beneath the star spangled banner, fighting for one flag and one country.
 SMITH D. FRY.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-09-01

a lobby 50x16 feet, with red and gray tiled floor The hardware here used is of solid bronze. From the lobby there are three doors leading into the main hall; also stairways leading up and down, trimmed and finished in quar- tered oak. The main hall is furnised in native pine finish. and is 105x50 feet. The acoustics are very fine, as whisper can be heard from one end of the hall to the other. The windows are of leaded cathedral glass, in blue, green and pur- pie on sides and rear with compile mentary colors. The ceiling is paneled with turned drops, from which are elec- tric lights, supported by eight massive iron columns. The walls are finished with adamantine plaster.
 On the floor over the Jackson hall is the engineering department of five rooms. On what is known as the first floor is the gymnasium hall which is 105x50 feet. The interior walls of this hall have been left in the rough state with five-foot panel; the ceiling is sup ported by massive iron pillars. Provi- sion has also been made for a swimming pool ill the lower end of this room. The old tower which is connected with tLe memorial hall by the arch and in which was formerly the drawing acad- emy with library, has been converted into the library with four stories over looking the rotunda below.
 Artillery and signal drill was gone through with by the corps of cadets i'll r,ff G,.t, A1 L. cartridges attracted an immense gath ering of people. The parade grounds were taxed to their utmost capacity to accommodate the gathering.
 The annual meeting of the alumni was held in the Jackson hall, and the committee on the erection of monu- ment to the cadets who fell at the battle of New Market, reported that they had $050 in hand, and to erect the monu- ment it would require something like $2,S00. The committee was continued and will make every effort to raise the necessary amount.
 On the way back to Washington there was some freedom Of criticism of the managers of the institute and of south ern people in general for perpetuating memories of the civil war by erecting statues, monuments and buildings to the memory of confederate chieftains. There was no partisan discussion, and none of it was for publication, but the subject was considered in philosoph- ical manner. One of the gentlemen, a senator from northwestern state, said: "It seems to me that the people of the south are doing themselves g
The Mena weekly star., 1897-09-01
ABOUT POSTAGE STAMPS.

Newfoundland is to have q new issue of stamps of seven denominations
 Selling stamps is an old business. A St. Louis firm advertises 1641 varieties of stamps. catalogue price $131.05, for $50 cash! This is confession that the stamps are catalogued at four times their actual value.
 As result of the recent ntdestruction of large quantities of Hawaiian stamps by the authorities in Honolulu, there by setting at rest the possibility of their being put upon the market. it would not be surprising of Hawaiian
The Mena weekly star., 1897-09-01
WISDOM AND ADVICE.

Never buy stocking that is not ion ger than the foot. Shrinkage is an al- most certain result of washing and a short stocking is almost as bad as a short shoe.
 Never wear shoes with leather sole Things. White cloth is far better and more comfortable. The same law holds with stockipgs-a white soie is far ahead of colored one. so far as conn fort is concerned.
 Fancy iron work which Is out of doors may be kept from rlsting by simply applying thorough coating of mutton tallow. The same remedy is good for any metal that is exposed to dampness.
 Nothing has worse effect on the complexion than standing over a hot fire. To avoid this effect rub bit of cold cream over the face before going near the fire. This protects the face from the heat aud dirt. When done working over tine fire wipe of the cream with soft flannel cloth.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-09-01
Story of a scarecrow.

There is an honest Swede employed as a gardener in the East End, and his delib- crate speeches are source of much delight to his employer. He has been much an- noyed by thievish birds, and few days ago suggested that Ia scarecrow would be a good thing. It took him some time to make the employer understand what he meant, but finally he realized it was a dummy bird scarer, 'lak in oP country"
 The employer fell in with the idea and told the Swede to rig up frame. When this was completed the latter was given a bundle of cast-of clothing to deck out his dummy. He looked askance at the gar ments as he put them on the sticks and was evidently much impressed by their ex- cellent condition. He glanced down at his own clothes from time to time and seemed to be making silent comparison. Present ly he put the scarecrow in the garden and returned to his employer, who stood at some little distance. He looked at the work of art with his head very much on one side, and finally said:
 Say, mister"
 Well, John?''
 "Ay tank maybe it was better I change clothes with scarecrow, or else stand myself in his place."
 He couldn't bear to see the dummy wear ing better clothes than he did.-Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Mena weekly star., 1897-09-01

of the Stonewall Jackson memorial hall. The speakers for the occasion ykrc Hon. John W. Daniel, of Lynch burg; Rev. Dr. J. ". Smith, of Rich mond, of Jackson's personal staff, who eovered his body with his own as a shield the night he was shot at Chan eel lorsville, and Dr. Hunter McG uire, of Richmond, who was chief of Jackson $ medical corps. The day was also alum nl day. and the schools sons came from far and wide to do homage once more at their alma mater. Col Edmund fendleton, of Lexington, Va, one of the Graduates of the first class turned out, was present and was the recipient of much applause.
 The exercises were opened with ifssayer by Rev. Dr. Hemphi!l of Louis vile, Ky. s. H. Letcher, president of the board, briefly outlined the history of the raising of the funds, and stated that large part of the money came from Pennsylvania. and that Jefferson Davs made the first contribution. Dr. Hunter Mcclure then spoke upon Per eonal "Reminiscences of Jackson" The Exercises were concluded by the ad- dress of United States Senator Johl w. Daniel, who delivered a masterly eulogy @s&fDn Jackson as Soldier"
 III T he Stonewall Jackson Memorial hall looks out upon the parade grounds, and is connected to the west wing of fhe cadet barracks by q gothic arch, in which. directly overhead. is the Young Men's Christian association hall and library, capable of seating 250 people. This room has 32-foot pitch, and is lighted by two large gothic windows. The library is cut off by means of drop xoller doors. There are two entrances to this room. which is really the chapel, and perhaps the handsomest room in the new building.
 The arch is built of Kentucky blue limestone, and has i'll raised letters on the face, 'Stonewall Jackson,' and be- {oH is a hve-foot wrought-iron grill. LIE foundation. which is of massive na- {Ife gray limestone, in some places was uIhced 40 feet below the surface and &Iputed with tons of cement.
 he rest of the structure is of red A<{ck. with buttresses and battlements oT yellow terra cotta. The exterior is {nT keeping with the cadet barracks, which is after the old baronial castle EfTie.
 4xch. through quartered oak doors, into
The Mena weekly star., 1897-09-01
WABASH LINE.
Route of the G. 4. R.--Hovv to Get t~
 HuHnf0.


 Buffalo.
 Buffalo, N. Y, has been selected as the place of meeting this year for the members of the Grand Army of the Republic, August 23d to 18th.
 The Wabash Railroad, having short lines from the West and Southwest, via Kansas well prepared to take care of all G. A. R. Veterans and their friends who contemplate making the trip, and Is the only line oper- ating it's own trains over it's own track from Missouri and Mississippi River points to Niagara Falls and Buffalo and the only line. with Through Sleeping Cars from St. Louis to Buffalo via Niagara Falls, without change. The Wabash equipment is first-class in every particular and Free Reclining Chair Cars are operated between St. Louis, Chi cago and Buffalo without change, and Through Sleeping Cars between St. Louis, Chicago and Buffalo without change. From Kansas City, Omaha and Des Moines, only one change of cars is necessary, via Toledo or Detroit. In addition to above service there is Free Reclining Chair Car and Buffet Sleeping Car running through from Kansas City to Toledo without change, where direct connection is made for Buffalo. The usual low rates always made hereto fore for the members of the Grand Army will be in effect again this year from all stations.
 Tickets will be on sale August 2lst and 22d, 1897, from stations west of the Mssis- sippi River and August 2lst, 22d and 23d, 1897, from Mississippi River points and sta tions east. For particulars address or call on any representative of the Wabash line or 0. s. CRANE, c. F. & F. A., St. Louis, Mo.