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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-23
No Defenses Wanted.

An amusing and rather significant in
cident occurred at Quebec at the time of
the organization of the Joint high com
mission which has been carefully con-
cealed by the dominion authorities. On
the day when the commissioners of the
two countries met for the first time to
exchange compliments and cOrdiality and
to prepare for the permanent removal of
all causes of irritation there appeared at
Quebec distinguished party of military
men from England-a maior-general, a
colonel of engineers and captain of the
royal navy-sent over by her maiesty's
government to inspect the defenses upon
the American border and report how they
might be extended and strengthened.
Their arrival was unexpected, at least by
the civil authorities, but fortunately Sir
Wilfrid Laurier, prime minister of Cana
da, heard of it promptly and in time to
prevent the disclosure of their mission.
He met the " defense committee" as it is
called, in the members rooms, and eX-
planned how inoppOrtune was their ar
rival just at that moment when delegates
from the United States were gathering to
arrange for perpetual peace and begged
them to clear out before any one discov-
cred their business. They resented such
an unceremonious dismissal as a reflec-
ton upon their dignity and showed their
instructions, but Sir Wilfrid told them
that he didn't care a tinker's rap about
their dignity or their Instructions: there
were no Notifications upon the American
border for them TO inspect. and the Ca
madam government did not propose to
have any; and they might go home and
report to the military authorities in Lon
don that all the money in the world could
not fortify the Canadian frontier against
an invasion from the United States. The
committee then explained that they could
not return to England without doing
something or going somewhere, so Sir
Wilfrid Laurier borrowed a car and some
guns and fishing tackle from Sir William
Van Horne and sent them over to Inspect
the defenses of the Rock mountains, with
an Injunction to keep away from Quebec
and to conceal their mission.-Chicago
Record.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-23
NEW GUN HARE TO MANAGE.
An Expert Needed to Completely
Master the New Army Rine.

mnhter inc new Army Htues
The magazine rifle, calibre 3d." IA
miliarly called the rag-Jorgenson, is
the arm equipment of the infantry OF
the United States army. 1t has a range
OF about three miles and an accuracy
never before attained in small arms;
that is, when in the hands OF man
trained to its use, for at the same dis
lance a properly instructed soldier will
pick off a man and the unframed one
miss a barn"
When one of these rifles is put in
the hands of new man the theory of
its care and use is explained to him by
a non-commissiOned officer, and before
the lecture is through his feelings are
something like those of Mark Twain
after receiving his first lesson in pilot
ing. He is ready TO say, Sergeant,
can never get all that into my head,
and if l did it would be so heavy that
my legs would not be able to support
it. l would have to go on crutches."
The sergeants reply would be like
that Of Mark 5 preceptor: "My son, you
have got to learn it or you never will
be able to use your rifle. You will get
it by degrees. Private Blank is in the
next bunk; go to him and let him over
look every time you tilt latch or turn
a lever. Little by little you will learn
it ALL but if you are not careful you
will have your piece unserviceable be-
fore you are aware of it,"
Then comes the training in the gal
lery at close range, the trip of the
piece, the pull on the trigger, the prop
err time and degree of expansion of the
lungs, the proper expiration, etc.
And after that comes estimating dis
tances, the theory of the course of the
projectile through the air, the eleva-
tion required for certain distances.
The recruit is taught that the expul-
sion of the bullet from the barrel gives
it an eccentric movement called drift,
and that the air gives it another move
ment called windage; that atmospheric
conditions often carry with them opti-
cal illusions, so that while the target
appears to be in certain place it is in
reality several feet distant, and in or
der to shoot well he has to estimate
these influences separately and in COM
bination in every variation of light and
wind
By continued application he masters
point after point until what first APP
pears to be a tangled mass now proves
to be a pleasing study, and then he
thinks he knows it all, but he doesn't.
Thus it is seen that every expert
enced soldier in the army is an expert
a capable teacher, whose services are
needed as such.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-23
The EIenhnnt NJ lie Is.

Few more impressive condolences
can be impaired than one in which
Hindoo describes how he knows his
elephant intends to destroy him. 1t is
all so seemingly trivial, and yet in
reality of such a deadly significance.
His story is so full of details that prove
the mans profound understanding of
what he is talking about that one re-
mains equally amazed at the .brute's
power to dissimulate and its intended
victims insight into this would-be
murderer's character. And yet, from
the psychological standpoint, an ele-
plant never gives any other such indi-
cation of mental power as is exhibited
in its revenge. That patient, watchful,
implacable hatred, often provoked sim
ply becal Sc a man is in attendance
upon another animal (for it is the rule
with tuskers to detest their next neigh
bOrs) speaks more conclusively of a
high intellectual grade than all the
stories, true or false, that have been told
of their ability. Such concentration and
fiXedness of purpose, such careful, un-
relaxed vigilance, such perfect and
consistent pretense, and, when the time
comes, such desperate, unhesitating
energy as homicidal animals exhibit
are impossible with out a very consid-
cradle, although in this instance very
irregular, development.
No one can deny that if this creature
is great at all its greatness shows itself
in its crimes; these have caused it to
be wOrshiped in the east, where men
venerate nothing but mercless, ire
sponsible force, and where an exhibit
ton of those qualities and traits de-
scribed fully accounts for the formula,
MY Lord the Elephant"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-23

Cows with spectacles are to be seen
on the Russian steppes. The steppes
are covered with snow more than six
months of the year. The COWS subsist
on the tufts Of grass which crop above
the snow, and the rays OF the sun on
the snow are so dazzling us to cause
blindness. To obviate this calamity,
it occurred to a kind hearted man to
protect the cows eyes III the same
manner as those of human beings, and
he manufactured smoke colored spec
tacles which could be safely worn by
cattle. These spectacles were a great
success and are now Worn by upward
of 10000 head Of cattle. which no
longer suffer from snow blindness
On an average, every woman carries
forty to sixty miles of hair upon her
head.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-23
GIVE THE CHILDREN A DRINK

called Grain.O. It is delicious, appe
tizing, nourishing food drink to take the
place of coffee. Sold by all grocers and
liked by all who have used it because
when properly prepared 1t tastes like the
finest coffee, but is free from all its in
furious properties. Grain-O aids diges-
ton ana strengthens the nerves. 1t is
not a stimulant but health builder, and
children. as well rs adults, can drink 1t
with great benefit Costs about one
quarter as much as coffee. Fifteen and
% cents.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-23

One Minute Cough Cure surprises
people by its quick cures and children
may take it in large quantities without
the least danger. 1t has won for Itself
the best reputation of any preparation
used today for colds, Group, tickling In
the throat or obstinate coughs. Isaac
Stems, Middlebury; b. G. Peck or Day
Bros, East Middlebury; c. l.. Sowle,
West Cornwall; ID. IL. Bennett, Bird
Dyer, w. Salisbury; w. b. French,
Orwell.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-23
1t has been fully demonstrated that

1t has been fully demonstrated that
Ely's Cream Balm is specific for Nasal
Catarrh and cold in the head. This dis
tinction has been achieved only as the
result of continued successful use. A
morbid condition of the membrane in the
nasal passages can be cured by this puri-
flying and healing treatment. Sold by
druggists, or it will be mailed for 80
cents bv Ely Brothers. Sc Warren street,
New York. 1t spreads over the mem
diate.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-23

When you call for DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve, the great pile cure, don't
accept anything else. Don't be talked
into accepting substitute for piles, for
sores, for burns. Isaac Storms, Middle
bury; b. G. Peck or Day Bros. East
Middlebury; C. l.. Sowle, West Corn
wall; ID. II. Bennett, Bridport; G. b.
Kendall, Shoreham; F. c. Dyer, w.
Salisbury; w. b. French, Orwell.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-23
Babv carriage and Wheel Chair.

In a combined baby carriage and
wheel chair the front section is hinged
to the rear and can be dropped down
ward to allow the use of the vehicle
as a wheel chair, the carriage having
only one large pair of wheels and a
small pair in front, to prevent it from
tipping over.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-23
True Nobility,

There is no doubt of the essential
nobility of that man who pours into
life the honest vigor of his toll over
those who sompose the feather foam of
fashion, who consider the insignia of
honor to consist in wealth and indo-
lence, and who, ignoring the family
history, paint coats-of-arms to cover
up the leather aprons Of their grand
fathers.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-23

sure and vigorous thrust
There is just one medicine which can be
counted on with absolute certainty to over
come the deadly assault of wasting disease
and restore the rugged, mastery power of
perfect health. The Golden Medical Dis
covery" of DR.. r. V. Pierce of Buffalo,
N. Y, creates that keen digestive and
nutritive capacity, which makes healthy,
nourshing red blood, and keeps it pure
and alive with bounding vitality II nour-
ishes, vitalizes and builds up every organ
and tissue in the body tones the liver
heals the lungs strengthens the heart and
restores complete energy and checrfulness.
81 had been troubled for several years with
spells OF liver complaint" writes H. n. DTans-
field, Esq, of Centennial, Monroe Co, W. Va,
. and about two years ago my health gave way.
tried Sarsaparlla. | was getting worse all the
time. i had a weakness in my left side and
limbs, palpitation of the heart at times, cramp-
ing pains in the stomach after eating nerves
weak, and no energy for anything. took DIR.
P1erce's Golden Medical Discovery, and began
TO mend from the start. soon felt like a new
person. am now enjoying splendid health
and have a splendid appetite good digestion,
and also peaceful, quiet mind"
Dr. Pierce's thousand page book, "The
Common Sense Medical Adviser" contains
over two hundred reliable prescriptions,
with directions for self treatment of all
such diseases as are durable without ply
stefan. Anatomy, physiology and the laws
of reproduction are explained, with over
seven hundred illustrations. One copy,
paper covered, sent absolutely free for Fl
one-cent stamps to pay cost of mailing
only. Address, Worlds Dispensary Med
ical Association Buffalo, N. Y. For a
handsome cloth binding send 81 stamps
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-23

You invite disappointment when you
experiment. DeWitt's Little Early
RiSers are pleasant, easy, thorough little
pills. They cure constipation and sick
headache just as sure as you take them.
Isaac Storms, Middlebury; b. G. Peck
or Day Bros, East Middlebury; c. l..
SOwle, West Cornwall; D. Ii. Ben
nett, Bridport; c. B. Kendall, Shore
ham; F. c. Dyer, w. Salisbury; w. B.
French, Orwell
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-23

DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve has the
largest sale of any salve In the world.
This fact and its merit has led dishonest
people to attempt to counterfeit it..
Look out for the man who attempts to
deceive you when you call for DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve, the great pile cure.
Isaac Storms, Middlebury; b. G. Peck,
or Day Bros, East Middlebury; G. l.,
SOwle, West Cornwall; ID. II. Bennett,
Bridpoit; c. B. Kendall, ShOreham; F.
c. Dyer, w. Salisbury; w. b. French,
Orwell.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-23

For broken surfaces, sores, insect bites,
burns, skin diseases and especially piles
there is one reliable remedy, DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve. When you call for
DeWitt's don't accept counterfeits or
frauds. You will not be disappointed
with DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve.
Isaac Storms, Middlebury; b. G. Peck
or Day Bros, East Middlebury; G. l..
Sowle, West Cornwall; ID. II. Bennett,
Bridport; c. b. Kendall, Shoreham; F.
C. Dyer, W. Salisbury; w. b. French,
Orwell.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-23

Renters there water on the top
floor of this house?
Honest Agent-Yes, ma am; when it
rains.
Mother" asked little Johnny, peer
ing in between two uncut leaves of the
magazine, "how did they ever get the
printing in there?'
Reggy-Aw, Miss Gwace, youah al
ways in my mind, dontcher know.
Miss Grace-Goodness that is worse
than living in a fiat.
A little girl is reported to have writ
ten in her examination paper, The
Arctic ocean is chiefly used for pur-
poses of exploration"
First Fireman-What are you chaps
doing, carrying those two mon out for?
Can't they walk?
Second ditto-It's the only way we
could get 'em out; they were playing a
game of chess.
l nope you appreciate the tact, SIT,
that in marrying my daughter you
marry large-hearted, generous girl"
Il do, sir"-with emotion-"and
hope she inherits those qualities from
her father.
He Darling, will you miss me when
I am far away in foreign land?
She-Yes, dear; but you will write
to me often, won't you? What a
chance it will be for me to Increase my
collection of foreign stamps,"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-23

There is a decrease of 5000 to $1,000
a year in the shore pay of naval Off
GERS, and still a further decrease when
they are on waiting orders. In the
army mounted officers receive a little
more than those who are not mounted.
The table shows that all the naval
ranks below commodore receive
larger compensation than the corre-
spending ranks in the army. In the
cases of naval captains and command
ers it is easy to perceive the reason for
this. Captains and commanders are
command ranks, and the officers in
these grades are usually placed in po-
sitions of the gravest responsibility as
commanding officers of ships. Further
more, they are compelled to do a con-
siderable amount of entertaining, which
puts them to much expense. Again,
naval officers when afloat are obliged
to maintain separate establishments
for their families,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-23

The goldfish is a great coward, and a
tiny fish with the courage to attack it
can brighten it almost to death.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-23

Experiments in England have proved
that fine coal is an excellent material
for sewage filtration.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-23

The population of Palestine is increas
ing rapidly. Ten years ago there were
only $4,000 residents in Jatfa. Today
there are nearly 10000.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-23

During the past four years the San
Francisco mint has coined $l53, 1874,
of which 1925, 100000 was gold of Pa
cic coast production.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-23
ARMY AND NAVY Salaries

A Difference in the Pay of Omcers of Cor
responding Rank in the Army and Navy.
The sea pay of naval officers, as COM
pared with that of corresponding ranks
in the army, is as follows
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-23

The present population of the United
States exceeds that of Germany by about
$4,000, 900, and that of Great Britain by
"a 600 900.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-23

England has an area of 81 900 square
miles, being a little smaller than Ar
kansas.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-23

Since 1892 there has been a decrease
of 1000 students in the Scotch univer-
stiles.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-23

LAKE DUNMORE LODGE, NO. IL, 1. o. OF o. T.
II. L. Hunt, N. g.; r. ". Bdllinetine, Y. g.;
". L. Cddy, Rec. Sec; c. Z. Youtt, Per. Sec.
Meetings every Friday evening at 80
O'clock. Degree work every meeting. Hall
in Dyer's block.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-23

1t was 300 years ago, in France, that
the first grand opera was produced.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-23
THE CHURCHES.

THE CHuROHE5.
CONGREGATIONAL.
REV. A. W. DICKENS, PASTOR.
sunday services, 10 40 a. M; 30 p. m
sabbath school, II Dom.
Thu sday, conference meeting, 80 p. m.
z. P S. C. E., Sundays, 80 p m.
BAPTIST.
REV. A. b. POTTER, PASTOR.
sunday Services, O45 a. nj 80 p. m.
Sunday school, Il 100 m.
Prayer meeting, THU sday, 730p. m
z, S. s, c. E., Sundays, 100 p. m.
Seatsiree.
METHODIST.
REV. j. q. GooDNG, PASTOR.
Sunday Services 10 40 a. m.
EpwOrth League meeting, 200 p. m.
Evening service, 100 p. IN
3abb attn school, IL 200 m.
Glass meeting, IL DOM.
Nass meeting Tuesday, 80 p. m.
Fragrance Thursday, 80 p m.
ROMAN CATHOLIC.
REV. j. NJ. GELOT, PASTOR.
Summer Arrangement.
livery Sunday Low mass mass at at 80 a. m
'uuday school after high mass.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-23

ADDISON ENCAMPMENT, NO. 81, I. o. OF.
L. E. Mellen, c. p; II. Il. Peck, Scribe. r
Meetings second and fourth Mondays of
each month.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-23

UNION LODGE, NO. 2, F. AND A. NJ.
Charles j. Matthews, ". AZ.
Regular communications the first Monday
evening OF each month.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-23
No Quarter

There is no
sense in trining
with disease.
Death is a foe
1y enough to over
Yer poor human
at the least OPP
'ortunity without
'ur adding any
hing to the deadly
'liances by uucer-
aiuity or inaction.
Death is not the
sort of an enemy
) to diily- daily
- with, nor give
. the slightest
1arter. He should
E baVOueted to
lie earth with a
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-23
THE FRATERNITIEs.

THE FRATERNlTIEs.
LAKE DUNMoRE LODGE, NO. II. I. o. OF o. F.
H. L. Hunt, N. g.; r. w. Ballinetine, =. g.;
". L. Cady, Rec. Sec; c. E. Youtt, Per. Sec.
Meetings every Friday evening at 80
O'clock. Degree work every meeting. Hall
in Dyer's block.
ADDISON ENCAMPMENT, NO. 81, I. o. OF.
L. E. Mellen, c. p; II. 4. Peck, Scribe. r
Meetings second and fourth Mondays of
each month.
UNION LODGE, NO. ., F. AND A. NJ
Charles j. Matthews, w. AZ.
Regular communications the first Monday
evening OF each month.
POTTER CHAPTER. NO. %, R. A. NJ.
Ed,card H. Martin, Z. n. p.
Stated convocations the third Tuesday even
ing of each month.
MDDLEBURY COUNCIL, NO. IA, R. AND s. N.
j. NJ Cheney, T. M.
Stated assemblies the second Tuesday even
ing of each month,
MT. CALVARY CoMMANDERY, NO. l, X
Sir ". II. Breloster, z. C.
Regular conclaves the fourth Wednesday OF
each month.
wM. p. Russell POST, NO. SO, G. A. R.
T. c. Wells, Commander; VIM. Latlmer, S.
C; James Nj. Tracy, 5. V. c.; w. L. Cady,
Adjt.
Regular meetings the second and fourth
Wednesday evenings of each month.
CAMP A. S. TRACY, s. OF V.
c. z. Rich, Captain.
Regular meeting the second and fourth Fri
day evenings of each month.
GREEN MOUNTAIN LODGE. NO. STA, X. OF H.
j. 7. Kingsley, Dictator.
Regular meetings the first and third Friday
evenings of each month.
MOOsLAMO TRIBE, no. H. I. o. of RIM
Il. II. Langoortby, Sdcbem; w. II. Gilbert,
chief Of Records.
Councils second and fourth Thursdays of
each moon.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-23

POTTER CHAPTER. NO. %, R. A. NJ.
Ed,cdrd II. Martin, Il. H. p.
Stated convocations the third Tuesday even
ing of each month.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-23

MoosLAMo TRIBE, no. IA, I. o. of R. NJ.
Il. II. Lang,cOrthy Sdcbem; ". II. Gilbert,
Chief Of Records.
Councils second and fourth Thursdays OF
each moon.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-23

GREEN MOUNTAIN LODGE. NO. s74, X. OF H.
j. 7. Kingsley, Dictator.
Regular meetings the first and third Friday
evenings OF each month.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-23

MDDLEBURY COUNCIL, NO. IA, R. AND s. N.
j. NJ Cheney, T. l. N.
Stated assemblies the second Tuesday even
ing of each month,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-23

A little girl is reported to have writ
ten in her examination paper, THE
Arctic ocean is chiefly used for pur-
poses of exploration"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-23

Renter-Is there water on the top
floor of this house?
Honest Agent-Yes, ma am; when it
rains.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-23

Mother" asked little Johnny, peer
ing in between two uncut leaves of the
how did they ever get the
printing in there?"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-23

MT. CALVARY CoMMANDERY, NO. /, K. T.
Sir ". II. Breloster, z. c.
Regular conclaves the fourth Wednesday o
each month,
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-04-12

Open small box of sardines and aft
er removing the tish allow cold water to
gently flow over them 20 remove the oil,
HLICh is Invariably poor. Remove the
skIn from the fish and pound or chop
lne, with hard boiled egg for every
fish. Work into paste with | q table
slooniuls Lf salad dressing TO every cgg
used. Season with salt and pepper,
spread over thin slices Of bread tl,m
" inch the crust has been trimmed aud
form into sandwiches Anchovies may
be used instead of sardines
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-04-12
How to Mix and Use Wood Polish.

In these days of uncarpeted floors
and Persian rugs good wood polish is
always welcome. A polish that halls
from Japan is said to be very fine for
furniture as well as floors. 1t consists
OF pint each of hnseed oil and cold,
strong tea, the whites of 2 eggs and 3
ounces Of spirits of salts-these several
ingredients to be mixed thoroughly to-
gether and poured into bottle, which
should be well shaken before the polish
is used. A few drops are poured upon
q rubbing pad Of soft silk and the wood
rubbed with it, being afterward pol
ished with an old silk handkerchief.
The process is tedious and fatiguing
one for the cleaner, but its effect sur
passes that of any easier and quicker
method.