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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-04-02
EXPERIMENT STATION BULLETINS.

The experiment station at Burlington
has just issued bulletins SO and 81. No.
SO is upon the orange hawkweed or paint
brush 1t describes and illustrates this
very dangerous weed, clearly shows the
enroachment it is making upon the
farms of the State, and indicates ready
means for its control, and, when not in
overwhelming quantities, its extinction.
No. 81 is the first of three bulletins con-
tanning analyses of commercial fertiliz.
ers. 1t gives analyses and valuations of
80 leading brands, with remarks regard
ing trade values, commercial and agri-
cultural values of commercial fertilizers
These as well as other bulletins and
reports of the station are sent without
charge to any address upon application.
A postal directed to the Experiment Sta.
tion, Burlington, VT, is sufficient.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-04-02
FRIDAY, APRIL ,, 1897.
ANNOUNCEMENT.

make with the beginning of a new year
ht alteration in the price OF the REGIS
In allowing ten per cent discount wheh
in advance.
shall endeayor to make the paper more
hore acceptable to its many readers OF
eexes and all ages.
serial book on the Horse, already be-
will be continued on the page devoted
(icultural interests. 1t will, we believe
finished be the most complete work
as ever vet been published on the sub
|ertalnlv in the English language, ana
hi alone when in book form will be sew
hines the price OF the paper for year.
ther serial, entitled "Vermont Illus
:" also copyrighted, will appear in the
and begin as soon as we can complete
.aterial for its illustration.
REGISTER during the summer seas
f Il alsol give especial attention to the
st of summer travel, one OF the most
tant and interesting OF our business
SITS. Information received from the
bs summer resorts will be carefully ed
nd published, including names OF visit
hen furnished.
rider to extend the circulation through
he State we make the following offer
of % new subscribers will be furnished
EG1sTER for one year tors25, and, in ad'
we VIII give to each former OF club
pv of the Morgan Register, s. book.
kery town in the State where we have
scribers we will obtain special cores
mt to furnish local news.
'have decided to send out the first
+ FER supplement, containing the opening
rs of "Vermont illustrated, with the
+ the paper for July ,, having secured
j sired additional pictures during oul
vi sit to New York.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-04-02
JUNIOR EXHIBITION.

= The exhibition by the class of '9S of
the college was held at the town hall on
Tuesday evening. Prof c. B. Wright
presided. Music was furnished by the
Howard opera house orchestra of Bur-
lington. The programme was novel and
interesting and the young people acqut-
ted themselves in an exceptionally
creditable manner as regards both the
quality of their productions and the de-
livery of them. The programme follows !:
MUSIC.
l. Latin salutatory, tFlorenGe Cragin nal! Allen
Man: His Capacity for Progress.
3. Essay. Fanny Maroa sutton.
Nutures Teachings.
4. tOration, Herman Dingwell Sears.
The Influence of the Literature of the
Old World upon that of the New.
5. Grafton, Hiram Elroy sessions.
Christian Principle Essential to the
Highest Success of the Scholar.
MUSIC
6. Essay, Mary Gerrish Higley.
Idol worship.
!. Debate, Aft. Michael Francis Halpin,
Robert Laurence Rice.
Neg: theodore Donald Wells,
Herbert Alv III Hnman.
Would an Extension of Territory be
Beneficial to the United states?
S. Essay, +Lucia Eliza Oeth Avery
Elements of Poetry and Romance in
America.
MUSIC
.. Grafton. Joseph Alanson Peck
Silence.
10. Grafton, william Henry Botsford
Power
IL. Grafton, Homer Lucius Skeels
The Science OF Government.
| u. Grafton, Audley James Bliss
Personal Effort.
MUSIC.
49, Essay, Frances Viola Brainerd
The Community Fifty Years Ago
Il. Essay, Bessie Clarlnda Nerder
The College Fifty Years Ago
| Is. discussion,
An: Luella Cushing Whitney
Neg: vida Annie Dunbar
Do Broader College Courses Tend to make
Broader Minds?
| 49, Grafton, *James Andrew LObOan
"Plus Ultra"
MUSIC,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-04-02

The grand list OF the district Is about sl4. 600
and 90 per cent tax Will raise about 5000.
Mr.. Beclwth said that the State
school money was only about half as
much last year as the year before, some
$500 had been paid for books and about
$50 for five-years insurance, all Of
which made an apparent deficiency. al
though as matter of fact the ordinary
running expenses of the school the past
year were not above the average 0.
previous years.
Mr. Pinney and Mr.. Beckwith were
reelected treasurer and auditor, respec-
lively, by acclamaton. The election of
a collector was passed over, and it was
voted to pay the taxes direct TO the
treasurer and allow a discount of per
cent on taxes paid within 80 days from
the time the list goes into the traasurer's
hands. The article of the warning rela-
ting to the payment of the $1,000 of build
ing orders was laid on the table.
The article of the warning relative to
providing increased accommodations for
pupils provoked an extended discussion.
Principal Hoyt, responding to request
for information, statt that in the fall
term there were so pupils in No. l, which
has seating capacity of so: in No.
2, 56 pupils, with seats for so; in No. 3,
! - pupils. with 81 seats; in No. 1, 50
pupils. leaving one vacant seat; in No
>, 81 pupils, with 80 seats: No. 6, 73
pupils. with 81 seats; in NO. I (hgh
schoOD there were 20 pupils in the fall
while the seats number IS. There are
now 64 pupils in that room. The worst
state of affairs. practically, is in the three
lower rooms, where it is impossible to keer
the pupils all day. so that they get bur a
half days ins 'ruction. when they ought to
have full days. Next fall every room
in the building will be crowded The
teachers cannot do the work and do il
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-04-02

If asked the question, "Have you got
stomach?' it would be safe on general
principles to answer "Yes." But, if you
are sure of it, that is, if you ever feel any
distress after eating or any pains of
whatever description In the region of the
stomach. you have got something more
than an ordinary stomach; in other
words, you have got a diseased stomach.
The stomach is powerful muscle, and
the proper remedy for tired muscle is
rest. Try the Shaker Digestive Cordial,
for this product not only contains diges-
ted food, which will nourish the system
without any work on the part of the
diseased organs, but it aids the digestion
of other foods as we'll. You can
test Its value in your case for the trifng
sum of 10 cents. Sample bottles at this
price are carried by all druggists.
LaXOl is the best medicine for chill
dren. Doctors recommend 1t in place of
Castor Oil.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-04-02
,THE TARIFF DISCUSSION,
-ashington dispatch Of March 30

,THE TARIFF DISCUSSION,
Washington dispatch Of March 30
4 populists of the house and senate
IA Joint caucus this evening, at
an address was issued defining the
Dn of the peoples party on the
Their address declares that the
.lg tariff, measure in the house is
e purpose of side-tracking real and
issues. The address declares
of revenue is not the result of de-
n the bill (the Wilson bilD as it
passed ny congress, but resulted
decision of the supreme court
declared the income tax uncon-
onal. The most direct and effec-
|etho1 would be TO restore silver
crease the circulating medium so
restore the level of prices which ex
prior to the decentralization of that
We do not regard the Dingley
a revenue measure. 1t seems to
igned by the republican party to
such tariff agitation as will di-
ne attention of the people from the
they suffer from contraction of
and from monOpolies.'
above address, though unques-
ly containing some elements of
is not by any means fair state
bf the situation. 1t is fact that
not be lost sight of, In the discus
national revenue, that the de-
of the supreme court, reversing
us decisions of hundred years. is
sible for large part of the def
of revenue under the Wilson bill
asst half, and perhaps the whole.
Rx on incomes, which formed a
that bill, it was expected would
$50, 100000 year, which is about
mount of deficiency under the
act.
admitting this, or admitting, as
eve almost every one now does, the
and importance of an income tax
ing also the probability Of the
ty of a much larger volume OF
ey before the country can be pros
the fact remains that the republi
rty has been a consistent supporter
objective policy, and entered the
npaign as such.
holce of Mr.. Mckinley as standard
was a distinct acknowledgment
tariff issue. The campaign wal
fought on that issue, and, as W,
was unquestionably won on it
Oper thing, then, for the republi
Fty to do is exactly what they ar
or trying to do, to pass a tarii
the lines promised, especially on
nall aid the farmers, who hav
the most from the general dc
n of the last few years, and witt
ose votes Mr.. Mckinley could nc
zen elected.
he present congress In its extr
do this as quickly and as wlsel
can, adjourn and go home. .
Pnths will show whether the lool
prosperity from such action wi
llize. If it does, every one will |
d. If it does not, the people wi
nquestionaDly be ready to appl
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-04-02

other remedies; for prosperity is what
they want, and if one policy does not
bring it they will certainly seek 1t
through another. But we do not believe
the majority of them wish to try any
other until they have first tried this.
Certainly the republicans do not, and
as their policy was sustained by the
voters, it is the policy that should now
prpvail
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-04-02
Honor appointments; of equal rank.
Excused from speaklng.

Honor appointments, OF equal rank.
Excused from speaking.
Appended to the programme was the
following historical note:
With the exception of the debate and Nos.
1915, this programme was presented by the
class OF rs at its junior eShib tion, April -,
1917. The parts were taken as follows l.,
Gustavus B. wright ,, Edmund H. Blanchard; !;
3 Poem, Francis BOwe; 4, sumner Albee; D,
Ira Case; 8 (Oration), stephen w. Remele; :
(OratiOn), Mark w. Folsom; 9, Cepha- X.
Martindale; 10, George Dana; IL, II. Emmett
Maranville; u, Wilson A. Farnsworth; l6,
Charles II. Goodrich The debate is from the
programme OF the Philomathesian society tor
June p, 1916, when II was engaged IN on the
Affirmative by Edmund II. Blanchard and
Francis Dake, and on the negative by James
Lowell, Jr., and Mark W. Folsom.
The dance, following the exhibition,
was well attended and enjoyable. The
music was by the Howard opera house
orchestra and supper was provided at
the Addison House.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-04-02
4 PER CENT

until its surplus reaches ten per cent of its
deposits, when a special dividend is provid.
ed for.
on depOslIt OF $l500 or less. Deposits are
received in sums from 81 to $4,000, and no in
terest will be paid on any sum in excess OF
orphans, administrators, executors, guar
dians, charitable or religious institutions or
on trust funds deposited by order of court.
Funds may be sent by bank check or iraft
or postal money order and deposit book win
be returned by next mail.
Applications for loans or for information as
TO standing OF the bank may be made to Rufus
Wainwright, Middlebury, or e. C. Dixie,
Bristol.
CHARLES p. SMITH. President
G. =. WARD Treasurer.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-04-02

eve have called" said the chairman of the
impromptu committee, "for some explana-
tion OF your wearing that plrid necktie in
the pulpit last Sabbath morning"
ali was the only way | could think Of"
said the meek minister 'to keep the congre.
CATION ke."-Indianapolis Jour- al
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-04-02
IHE COUNTY w. G. I IL.

The Addison county convention of the
Woman's Christian Temperance union
will be held at North Ferrisburgh, June
% and n.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-04-02
Monday, March p,
Opening Day.
CLOAK AND SUIT DEPART
MENT,

RAINY DAY SATURDAY, BUT
CLOAK AND SUIT DEPART
MENT CROWDED AFTERNOON
AND EVENING.
Some came to purchase and were pleas
ed: many came "only to look" but be-
came purchasers too. Whether lockers
or purchasers were welcome and all
agreed "The Bee Hive" well entitled to
the credit of the greatest exhibition of
Handsome Garments ever made in Bur-
lington. These remarks were by those
who know. Their STATE ments were cor
rect
The Old Bee Hive Is Suit and Cloak
house. We make science of the Gar
ment business, every garment made to
order We select our cloths, trimmings,
Innings. etc. Our manufacturers are the
best in America. Other houses do not
have our makes. We control them in
Burlington.
More handsome suits today than all
Burlington stocks combined. For proof
Of thisstatement we invite ladies to visit
other houses. Then come to headquarters.
Every desirable style in stock. No du-
pllcate in our handsome garments.
Your neighbors can purchase hand
some suit, bur not like yours. That
makes it pleasant for everybody. All
are invited
M f. G1o = ~ bo-415-A
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-04-02

If you wish to employ a Book keeper. stem !
Ographer, telegraph operator or business as
sstant, apply TO the
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-04-02
DIONNE & CIRARD.
Merchant TaiIOrS,

Are now ready for spring
trade. Do you want good fit
ting and elegantly made suit
for Easter? Come aud see
us early and we will give you
a bargain. Remember that we
guarantee a fit, and guarantee
our work, and sell you cheaper
than ever before. Don't miss
this opportunity to save a few
dollars on a nobby suit. Give
us your order now. Call and see
our magnificent lot of samples.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-04-02
S5.7s0,434.20

Total Assets, S5,7S0,434.20
TRUSTEES.
c. f. WARD, WILLARD CRANE
CHARLES y. SMITH, HENRY GREENE
j. l.. BARSTOw A q. PIERCE
HENRY WELLS.
Receives and pays deposits daily. Deposits
made on either OF the first four business davs
of any month draw interest from the Ist. II
made afterward interest will commence tht
first OF the following month.
Interest will be credited to depositors Jan
uary lst and July lst, compromising twice
year There are no stockholders in this bank.
All the earnings, less expenses. belong to de
positors. The rate OF interest depends on the
earnings and for the past twelve years has
beer "A per cent, but by law enacted
by the last Legislature no savings bank can
pay more than
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-04-02
BURLINGTON. VT.
The RICHARDSON,
Carpet Department.
VERMONT.

Carpet Department.
3URLING GION, VERMONT
If you need a carpet it will pay
you to call and see the finest line
of carpets, mattings, oil cloths,
rugs, etc, in Vermont. All wool
Ingrains, 30 cents and upwards.
Tapestries, 80 cents and upwards.
Mattings, s cents and upwards.
Owing to the quantity of
goods we use, enabling us to buy
from the manufacturers and i'm
porters direc', and to the further
fact that we buy all our goods
for spot cash, we can and do sell
first class merchandise as low as
the lowest, and are in a position
to mehc bids on any order no
matter how large.
The department will have my
entire personal attention., and
those who patronize it will have
the benefit of the experience |
have gained by serving the pub
lie in the Bee Hive the past
twenty-five years.
The Best Goods, 7aa Lowe. PrisaI
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-04-02

PRINTING OF every variety atthe lowest
Z consistent with good work and quality
ctr
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-04-02
1iooIeburY REGISTER.

per cent discount for cash in advance.
Advertising Rates on application
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-04-02

N. E. Chanaber11n,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-10
AGRICULTURAL REWARDS.
The Results of the Competition in
This Branch

me general awards in the agricultural de-
partment were as follows:
collection of Vegetables Daniel Gantzer St
Pau, first; August Wietmal. ST Paul s. c.
ond: Fl. F. Busse. Minneapolis. third
Collection Of Beets-Daa;cl GantLer, ST
Paul. first; August Whitman sccoud; f. F.
BUsse third.
Collection of Cabbages-Augus. Wumsn
first; Daniel Gantzer, second: lanes Mccoy
st. Anthony Park third
Collection of Carrors-Dlni2i Gantler first
August Whitman second
COLLECTION of Celery-Daniel Gamer. first
Collection of Sweet Corn-August Whitman
first
Collection of Cucumbers-August Whitman
first; H. F. Busse, second.
Collection of Onions-Daniel GantZer. first
H. F: Busse. second; August Whitman third
Collection of Observation-Disclosures Mackin-
tosh, Langdon. first.
Collection of Peppers-Daniel Gantzer. first
August Whitman, second.
COLLECTION of Early Potatoes-Wilcox COM
pany, Hugo, first; j. w Steed, Anoka, sec
end; Fl. F. Busse third
Collection of Late Potatoes-Wilcox com
Pany, first: H. F. Busse, second; August
Whitman. third
Collection of Squashes-August Whitman,
first: Daniel Gantzer, second.
Collection of Tomatoes-August Whitman
first: Daniel Gantzer, second.
Collection of NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Mackin-
tosh first
Beans-Wiliam A. Wessinger, Merriam
Park, first: Wilcox company, second; ]. w.
Steed third.
Beets-August Whitman, first; ]. F. Bass,
Hamline, second; Rudolph Knapheide, st.
Paul, third.
Beets, Mangle Wurzel-Rudolph Knapheide
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-10

said tonight: You may predict with
every degree of certainty that a settle
ment will be reached and that the ac-
ton of the national board in recon-
mending a settlement will be indorsed
The delegates are beginning to see that
the best thing they can dc is to accept
the proposition Of the operators and
return to work at the price offered.
While the convention should have fin
ished its business today, it was inn
possible to do 50. Nearly every dele
gate desired to say something regard
ing conditions in his own locality, and
the convention had to permit them to
have their say. When they have fin
ished the convention can get to work"
The arguments that have been pre-
scented by the officials and members Of
the executive board in favor of a set
Element have had great weight with
the delegates who came to the conven-
ton uninstructed, and even some of
those who came with instructions have
gone so far as to communicate with
their constituents, asking to be relieved
of instructions that they may be free
to vote as they deem best. Should this
drift of sentiment continue until vote
is taken the proposition for settle
ment will undoubtedly be accepted.
The question as to whether a settle
ment on the lines proposed can be
made general appears to bee the
stumbling block at this time. If the
delegates from Illinois, Indiana, West
Virginia and portions of Ohio were as
sured that the settlement would be
tel - f0 ha
miners of the Pittsburg district they
would not hesitate to vote for a settle
ment. The Illinois miners have not
changed their position and positively
decline to accept the terms of settle
ment proposed by the national board.
The officials have partially met the ar
gument of the Illinois miners by say
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-10
MORE HORSE PREMIUMS.
manager Watson Disposes of the
Contest in SweeDstaI.es


Work began early in Manager Watson's de-
partment, and the unfinished business. the
contest in sweepstakes, in the improved and
native Percheron and French draft class, was
me prizes were awarded. first to H. A. Briggs
ON Boysgeline, and second to ]. & D. Koester.
of Mortified, on Robin.
The judges were Mr.. G. 'Keyte of Rockford
Ill, and Dr. Reynolds, of the Minnesota
School of Agriculture 1ii'-'''o''
The next class taken UP was the English
ford, Morsetta, Mimi; W. H. Charleton, Min
neapolis, and ]. Miller, Mora, Mimi. There
were three entries in the class for stations
TOUT Ers years SO old or over Rutherford taking
Girth, and Miller third, on Northern
, In stations one year old and under two
Young Briton.
In mares four years old or over, with foal
at side, Mr.. 7. Miller made tie only entry
and carried off the prize on Nell without com
petition.
In sweepstakes, Thomas Rutherford's Char
Teton won first prize on stallion of any age,
and Gharletons Girth second. =
The show of English shires was not as
good as it should have been, and there were
not the same spirited contests which were
seen in the other classes.
In the class for Clydesdales ~ p Clark
had hardly competition enough to make the
judging interesting The only ether exhibit
tor WIS Frank Iams. q ss'
In the class for stations four years old
or over, first, second and third prizes went
to Clark Ross McGregor, Stanley and
Stanley Prince, and fourth prize to Iams on
McCannon Stamp.
Under three year old stations Clark took
first on The Abbott, second on Earl Patrick
and third on Waldoon.
In stations two years cid and under three
Clark took first on Patrick McGregor second
on Drumtuthel and third on Patrick Henry
Under stations one year old and under two
the first prize went to Clarks Lord Brassey
and second to Red Gauntlet.
In class of mares four years old or over
with foal at side, Clark took first on Susy Nc
McGregor, and Iams second on Gaybird.
In mares two years old and under three
n. +. Clark took first. second and third on
Grizzee Queen, Princess Patrick and Maid of
Alvin.
In yearling mares both prizes went to
Clark.
In sweepstakes first prize for stallion of
any age went tc Clark's Ross McGregor, and
second to The Abbott
On account of the absence of the owners
of the four-year-cld nonaregistered trotting
stations on Tuesday when the class was
called, they were judged to-day, ]. H. Frank
Anoka, Mimi, taking first on Valanta and E.
o. Curry st. Paul, second.
In the class of saddle. ponies Az hands
and under the first second and third prem
iums went to The Wilcox Company, Hugo
MINI. "
In the class for best saddle horses over
15A hands high there were three entries DR.
P. T. Granger, of Rochester Mimi J.
Southall. of st. Paul, and E. o. Currie. of
Merriam Park. Prizes were awarded in the
order exhibitors are named.