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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-08-16
VermOnter Fell Among Thieves.

There was a lively chase through
Court street about 3 O'Clock last Thurs
day morning, says Boston despatch,
the "quarry" being handsom cab con-
tanning two passengers, and the pursuers
being Ellery c. Williams of Woodstock,
VT, and Court square patrolman. Mr..
Williams came to Boston Wednesday,
and about 3 o'clock Thursday morning,
according to his story, he was set upon
by two young men at the corner of
Washington and Court streets, and on
completion of the inventory taken after
the affair was over he discovered that he
was minus $50, a milage book and even
his handkerchief. Williams saw his two
assailants jump into a hansome cab and
calling to nearby patrolman, the vehi-
Gle was followed and the two occupants
arrested. They gave the names of Will
lam Wilson of Is Chardon street. and
Fred Mason of East Boston. The police
say that the miage book and $50 were
found on the prisoners. Mr.. Williams
says he lost $50 and Ii is thought that
perhaps the young men threw away
some of the money during the pursuit.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-08-16
Pursuing an Elephant.

Any one who has once followed a
travelling elephant will not show any
undue haste to repeat the amusement.
They sail along at an average pace Of
six miles an hour, regardless of the
country, and stop for bath or short
siesta perhaps once every three days.
Anything more exasperating than fol-
lowing very fresh spoor at a dog trot,
hour after hour in blazing sun, only
to find at late hour in the afternoon
that one was 40 miles from camp, with
no food or water, and that the ele-
plant had increased his lead from one
mile to ten. it would be difficult to
imagine.-Everybody's Magazine.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-08-16
A HOUSEHOLD NEED
Within Reach of Everyone. Woman's
Letter to DIR. David Kennedy.


az want every one to know what the
new medicine, Calcura Solvent, has done
for me. 1 am over seventy years of age,
and for over twelve years 1 have been a
suffererfrom rheumatism. Nothing seemed
to reach my case. was in constant pain,
my joints, hands and wrists being so swol-
len that was compelled to bandage them.
No one can understand my sufferings, so
great was the pain, 1 first commenced to
use your Calcura Solvent in March, 1900
and the swelling and pain gradually dis
appeared. At present L am entirely free
from both.
81 have also used your Herculine Tonic
in connection with the Calcura Solvent,
and find it of the greatest aid in maintain
ing ones strength and vigor. shall never
be without these two medicines, and shall
always keep them in the house. / have
been told there is no cure for rheumatism.
but now / am convinced that a relief and
fral cure may be obtained by using your
wonderful new medicine Calcura Solvent. +"
Mrs. b. N, Gordon, IS Broadway, Rens-
selaer, N. Y.
If your druggist is out of Calcura Sol
vent, send Sl.00 to DIR. David Kennedy,
Kennedy Row, Kingston, N. Y; express
prepaid. Write for free sample bottle.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-08-16

Robert Chase has given to the Guild
hall public library les books.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-08-16
Four Good Habits.

There are four good habits-punctu-
atty, accuracy, steadiness and dis
patch. Without the first of these time
is wasted; without the second mistakes
the most hurtful to your own credit
and interest and that of others may be
committed; without the third nothing
can be well done. and without the
fourth opportunities of great advan-
tage are lost which 1t is impossible to
recall
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-08-16
WEATHER-CROP BULLETIN.
One OF the Best Weeks for Crops Re-
ported This Season.

One of the Best Weeks for Crops Re.
ported This Season.
Very favorable weather for the week
ending Aug. II has prevailed, in fact
TINS has been one of the best weeks OF
the season for all kinds of crops. The
rain has been of great help to growing
crops Showers and squalls broke down
grain and grass to some extent, but did
no serious Injury, except that in southern
New Hampshire heavy winds and hail,
on the Sth, did considerable damage to
crops, and broke of the limbs of trees.
Crops are In very fine condition as a
result of the favorable weather of the
week under review. All are growing
rapidly. The rains have made vegetation
look fresh and green, as in spring
especially in the southern states. In
northern localities there is no further
danger that drought can iniure this
seasons crops. The amount of sunshine
has been fair; some reports state that
more would have been desirable, while
others report there has been enough.
Apples give no further promise than
has been reported earlier in the season.
Potatoes seem to be improving and give
more promise than was reported last
week. All other crops are somewhat
above the average.
Corn is filling well, aud gives good
promise of large Yield. Some oats
have been harvested. and most of this
crop is in good condition. The rain and
moist weather have been unfavorable for
harvesting. Some wheat has been cut.
One correspondent reports buckwheat a
failure; other reports, however, state
that it is in blossom and looks like a
large yield.
Hungarian grass is in fine condition /;
some of it Is being cut, and most of 1t
will be cut the coming week. The milk
supply has been short where pasturage
has been scant, but the rains of the past
week have made the grass green again.
Some meadows are so wet that the grass
will not be cut The second crop of
grass Is very large.
The apple crop is failure. Other
fruits are fair crop. In one place plum
and pear trees have been injured to a
slight extent by the cherry slug. AS a
rule, however, pears, plums and peaches
give every indication of being plentiful
some are already ripenng. Grapes are
doing very well, the fruit being large
and healty.
Potatoes are more favorably reported
than for number of weeks past. The
vines are retaining their green color, and
give every indication that there will be
more potatoes in the hill than seemed to
be the case last week. One report states
that the leaves are drying as though
affected by rust; otherwise the crop is
more encouraging. Beans, although not
heavily podded. are doing well. Some
are affected by rust. Pumpkins and
squashes are late because of the drought
earlier in the season, while at the same
time, this has been bad year for wires
of all kinds. Sweet corn and string
beans are abundant and of excellent
quality. Some corn grown for canning
is of little poorer quality than usual.
Onions are doing well. except that in
certain localities the seed did not germ
mate as well as usual. Tomatoes are
not plentiful. Celery and turnips are
looking very we'll.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-08-16

p. L. Thomas, Sumterville, Ala. 81
was suffering from dyspepsia when |
commenced taking kodol Dyspepsia
Cure. took several bottles and can
digest nything." kodol Dyspepsia Cure
Is the only preparation contrasting all the
natural digestive fluids. 1t gives weak
stomachs entire rest, restoring their
natural condition. ID. a. Bisbee's drug
store.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-08-16

James White, Bryantsville. Ind, SAYS
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve healed run
ming sores on both legs. He had suffered
G years. Doctors failed to help him.
Get DeWitt's. Accept no limitations.
ID. A. Bisbee's drug store.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-08-16
To SAVE HER CHILD

From frghtful Disagreement Mrs.
Mamie Galleger of LAGRANGE, Ca. ap-
piled Bucklen's Arnica Salve to great
sores on her head and face, and write 5
its quick cure exceeded all her hopes.
1t works wonders in Sores, Bruises, Skin
Eruptions. Cuts, Burns, Scalds and
Piles. 25c. Cure guaranteed by DR.. W.
Sheldon druggist.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-08-16

In cases of cough or Group give the little
one One Minute Cough Cure. Then rest
easy and have no fear. The child will
be all right in little while. 1t never
fails. Pleasant TO take, always safe, sure
and almost instantaneous in effect.
d. A. Bsbee's drug store.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-08-16

One thousand persons attended the an
nual Clan Gordon picnic in Barre Satur-
day.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-08-16

The next session of the United States
courts will be the regular session at Rut-
land, Oct. /.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-06-19
UNCLE ELPS FABLES. The Instructive story of the rencoek
 and the Traveller.

lCopv.sbL rol b, C. B. Lrvisl
 One day gs a i.- l'r was passing along ts' E!1-'s highway a Peacock. von of tc, display of tall feathers, ru>hcl i0t' e.-ht and made as iine a spread as possible
 "lIra,rus. hut what a beautiful birl.' exclaimed thc Traveller as he
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-06-19

plu-td Go Galr. "l have trtNvltC over l... tlr known world and yet never before have | set my eyes 0u such beauty and pride wonder it her owner vul part with her for SlOO in goldT
 The Peacock. struttlng back and forth and proud ot thc impression she had made wanted Co make still greater hit and therefore she opened Der mouth and attempted song. At thc ur>t sbrlck thc Traveller took Co his heels and ran for his lifr. and. look Ing back after placing himself iu safe ty. hc exclaimed;
 "A hundred dollars for such a sQuavler as that, Why. I'd kin her with crowbar and stick her tall feathers lu the hucklcberry bushes if she Was my property"
 Moral Few of us lose anything by a modest silence.
 THE PEASANT AND THE SAGE.
 One afternoon thc Peasant went up into Che mountains Co the cave of the Sasc and >a.d.
 20 worthy man. want Co be taught wisdom. do not live happily with my wife"
 ~Aud irs her fault of course" ob- served Che Sage
 Entirely >o. For Instance. she al- ways b,Its mr in argument"
 "rhrn why not beat her with a sticky
 Because she can also beat me at that game. She Insists on ruling the housc"
 "Have you threatened Co leayeT" "I have but she would be glad Co have mr eo."
 "Nou have tried argumentf
 "A thousand times over. but she can Hlk five words to my our."
 'lIow about slcncrT' asked the Sage after thinking awhile"
 "lf am silent. then she does an the talking Tcu me. O Sage. what must do"
 "Ihcrr are wives and wives. O Peas ant some are fuu or humility and some arc determined Co boss the roost The wan who hath a humble wife is la luck suJ may rejoice. The man who hath tlc other 6iuI must make up his mind tlat Lc Isn't .t and ind hap piup~~ .u hv.ug hu~,yd.'
 Moral AurVil endured becomes half a hl,--iue M. QUAD.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-06-19
Ia.tI..-an.

Tho tr3chrr was trying Go commuui- cate co t.r juvenile cia>, au idra uf faith auA e., nrttyr illustrate It. she held up au Jpp,r aud said:
 "lt ! We're t' trii you there werc no seej, .u th.> apple. you would believe uc without further proof. would you uott"
 "Yys. ma'om. answered Che class In chorus
 ~W,l that Is faith" said the teach cr
 The next day iu order Co test their recollection of Che lesson. she asked.
 "Wbo can trll mc what faith ist'
 "I cou" promptly answered a small urchIu "It.s uf apple what aiu't got ul seeds in.'-Chicago News.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-06-19
BET ON ALL THREE.
A Brilliant scheme With Which c
 Beet the she'll Game.

A Brilliant scheme With Which Co
 Beet the she'll Game.
 When Herr Hopf and his little blue pitcher appeared in the corner ex- change. there was quite crowd. Among them was a man with three walnut shells and a pea.
 "rve been losing at all the fairs" said the shell man. but just to show my generosity I am willing to lose again. bet any man dollar that he can't pick out the shell that the pea Is under"
 Herr Hopf nshcd bright silver dol lar from his pocket
 'I bet yOnce too"
 The shell man arranged the shells, and the Tcuton lifted ole. Of course it was empty.
 "NOu loser'
 "Nonce again. yahv'
 There was a quick movement. and Herr Hopf saw the pea slide under the shell He lifted that one. but lt was empty.
 els der a limltY"
 "No. slr"
 "Vcll. | bet on each shell"
 He placed a dollar on each of the three shells.
 "Now. l cant lose"
 "You are rlghtw And the dealer again arranged the shells. The Teuton picked up two empty shells and found the pea under the third
 "I vln."
 "You wiu" Aud the shell man took In the S3 and handed the winner S2. "l play yoncc again"
 There was % movement of shells, and again thc dealer took In S3 and gave Herr Uopf S2. Then some one whis- tled and the shell man vanished through the door.
 "I vim steady. He vas play no more," aud even missing the dollars could not convince Herr Hopf that he had not been winning C-Chicago News.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-06-19
THE WHITE PASS & YUKON ROUTE.

Pacific and Arctic Railway and Navigation Company British Columbia Yukon Railway Company.
 British Yukon Railway Company.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-06-19
cnn1h rr.tif, n,h.r~i.r.

"Lobstcrs." remarked the proprietor of the restaurant. "arc scarce and high priced this year"
 "rhey may hc high priced" sighed the honest police captain, but they're not scarce. My department is full of m."-Chicago Tribune.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-06-19
An ImnrrtInrnt nnr.tInn.

What became of that uncle of yours that you used Co think SO much ofT'
 "He's dead; died one day when hc was all alone. Nobody knows just how it happened"
 Poor old man. How did he lose his money yT'-Chicago Times-llcraid
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-06-19
nIsht word.. MronE rImr.

"Now. sir" said the busy man. look ing up from his desk. what do you wisht am a man of few words"
 "Glod Co hear it." replied the visitor "You will then be interested In adding Co your vocabulary have here a die t.onary which
 At this juucture the patent bouncer was called Into play. - Philadelphia Record.
The age-herald., 1901-10-20
ARGENTINE NEWSPAPERS.
Progress of Printing Since Jesuits In
 troduced 1t in 17o5.

One feature of the progress Of the South American States is the increase of the number of newspapers and maga- zines A recent issue of the Demographic Bulletin of the Argentine Republic gives some details of the development of print ing and journalism in that country. The article calls attention to the fact that the first printing office in the region of the River Plate was established In 1705 by some Jesuit Fathers at their missions in Paraguay. They at first used en- graved blocks of wood and later separ- atea wooden types In 1775 they estab- Hshed the first printing office in the Ar genuine Republic proper That was at Cordova. When the fathers were driven out two years after that the printing office at Co.dova was abandoned, but it was transferred soon after to Buenos Ayres. There 1t was called the printing office of the Foundlings. as it's earnings were ap- piled to the support of the foundlings It was continued until 1924.
 The first newspaper in Buenos Ayres was the Mercantile Telegraph, which came out in 1901. At that time there was no freedom for the press but the revolu- tion of 1901 gave an impulse to the publi- cation of newspapers and from that time on the number kept growing larger.
 There are now 739 periodicals published in the country. Of these ninety-four are daiies and 256 weeklies; 6S2 of them are Spanish, but eleven are English, twenty four Italian and seven French.
The age-herald., 1901-10-20
YOUR BLOOD MADE NEW.

Your heart beats about sixty thousand times a day. Every drop of blood in your veins visits every part of your body about five hundred times each twenty four hours. Is 1t any wonder that many troubles arise when the blood Is not right
 Is it hard to understand why health quickly returns when you take remedy like Dr. Harter's Iron Tonic, a remedy that purifies and enriches the blood?
 It does far more than that, because fl is the perfect example of everything that 'tonic" stands for. But 1t would be a wonderful remedy If It's power to make red, rich blood was it's only property. If is far better than so-called blood purifiers because 1t both makes and purifies fhe blood.
 It is not one of the crude forms of iron that injures the teeth and stomach. but d delicate harmless form that Is almost in- stantly passed from the stomach to inc blood In the blood 1t battles against weakness and disease, and helped by the other ingredients of that famous remedy. 1t rids the system of all impurities and helps each sluggish organ to do its fun duty.
 If you have skin disease, Rheumatism stomach trouble, nervousness, or if vol, have any reason to believe that your blood is disordered or that your health is running down, be just to yourself and try this remedy.
 Dr. Harters Iron Tonic has for forty- five years been made only by the pr. Harter Medicine Co.,, Dayton, Ohio. Sold everywhere.
The age-herald., 1901-10-20

big Herr doctor was more mystif1ed than ever, until the poor invalid peevishly cried, Well, It seems to me he could tell by the way I look that I have a pain without having to be told so In German"
 But an interpreter had to be called be- fore the situation could be explained, and so you see how such little experi- ences give one real living interest in the language. A German, you know, must have everything distinctly and clearly stated, gestioulations and ener- getic descriptions with gaps to be filled in by the imagination of the listener will not do at all with them. On the contra ry, the versatile French have no trouble in promptly guessing your wishes no matter how meagrely they are expressed
 I think one of the funniest experiences I ever saw of an American in foreign country, was a crowd at the Paris Ex- position worn out with sightseeing and longing for the moving sidewalk" of which they had read to rest them while they finished exploring the grounds. But how to ask for the moving side walk was quite another story, as Kip ling would say. It was possibly the fuf1- niest performances you ever saw to see this crowd stop two polite Frenchmen and for about fifteen minutes describe by every conceivable antic the moving side I The thing seemed hopeless, but those two Frenchmen became interested and they persevered until a slow sinuous movement performed by one of the la dies of the crowd some how suggested the thing they were after and a great deal of laughter followed the funny ex- perience.
 Speaking of taking a living interest in things. much depends. you know, upon the point of view. Now I know a crowd or young people who were in London this summer and who had a perfect yearn- Ing to visit the House of Commons in session, and also to see the members of the House on the famous terrace. One or the young ladies had letter of in- troduction to Hon. John Burns, as you may know, one of the best known mem bers Of the House They entered the door of the corridor where very impos- ing looking policeman stands, and before you are allowed to pass you must speak the magic name of the member you wish to see, which will prove the open sesame
The age-herald., 1901-10-20
A STRONG LETTER TO DIR. HALL.

Stevenson. Ala. June 6. 1901. Dea. ,'.r: I have been a great sufferer from biadder trouble for two years and my case was of a very serious nature compelling me to have several painful and dangerous operations. I have also taken many different remedies: I taken swamp Root three years. Warner s balc cure two years, and they only gave temporary relief
 After having two operations and pre- pairing for the third, saw your Texas Wonder advertised. and purchased bot iie. And l got almost immediate relief, and have continued to improve every since
 My doctors said my bladder had grow ca together in three places, and l was suffering almost death. No man living can say more than I can say for your Iexas Wonder. And I call 1t a World g Wonder and I hope all who suffers will give a trial.
 Wishing you success. I am,
 Yours Truly,
 W. c. DANIEL Sold by all druggists. P. O. Box 62s St. Louis. Mo.
The age-herald., 1901-10-20
Her Husband Cheap at $500.
,rom the Los Angeles Herald.

FTOnu LIie I5US AHBtI6S IltTHIu
 Stockton. Cal.-Lzette Brown, with the aid of $500 in hard cash, has managed to change her name to that of Mrs. Andreas Hunse. The transaction is accounted for in this way:
 Some time ago Lizette Brown. who Is 55 years of age applied to E. Block, an employment agent She wanted help. but not just the kind that Block usually pro- vided. What she wanted was husband and she declared her willingness to pay
The age-herald., 1901-10-20

Block $500 for suitable one. Block tried hard to earn the $500. but had about lost hope when Hunse, aged 52 years. came
 to purchase some ranch property from
 him. Block tried to sell him chicken
 ranch, but Hunse dennurred. Said he: 1T
 don't want any chicken ranch. If had a
 chicken ranch I would have to have a wife, and have no wife"
 Well" calculated Block, seeing his opportunity. 'T can get you wife and | a ranch both together"
 Now you're talking" said Hunse, de- lighted at the idea. Then Block told him
The age-herald., 1901-10-20
The Difficulties and E I E E Amusing Incidents

to the place. This was done and re- rather frightened tone by the young lady. Finally the lobby was reached, and the card together with the letter was sent In to the member. After walt ing a full half hour a small eledrly gen. tieman with iron-gray hair and whiskers made his appearance. and before any public words of greeting could be framed he bluntly asked; What do you wish?" Upon expressing that they wished very much to see the House Of Commons in session and the terrace, too the latter was added in the meekest of voices. But 1t was no weak voice which ejaculated, "The terrace do you think have nothing to do but to be guide to Americans all day long who come here to see the terrace? The serious business of the whele House of Commons Is being undermined by the social demands of Americans" and with few more of such cordial greetings and personal en- quiry If they were American school teachers, this Mr. Burns proceeded to do the honors of the House and show the ladies around. He was a most oenscien- tious host after he started, but he seemed to feel 1t compatible with his dignity to quarrel about 1t all the time and tell them If they were the only ones 1t would not matter so much, but people were call ing there to see him all day long and the serious business of the state was inter- fered with.
 Now 1t so happened that another mem- Der of the party had an acquaintance in the House and as they bade MT. Burns good night, in a pleading voice they summoned courage to ask him to be so kind as to tell MT. Wilson a friend wished to speak to him. MT. Havelock J. Wilson was member for two years but lost the election last fall by only fifty votes. Like our own United States Senator who has so faithfully served his constituency he refused to canvass for his seat and so this English represents tive lost 1t by only few votes. But Mir. Wilson was present and came out i'm mediately and greeted the little crowd with such cordianty and warmth that words could scarcely be found sufficient to express the appreciation of his kind ness. So MT. Wilson summoned some of his more cheerful members of the House who do not feel quite 30 seriously It's weighty responsibilities and the gentle men were escorted by these charming members into the House proper, while the ladies were taken up into the visitors gallery behind the screen, and then a visit was made again to the terrace un- der very different circumstances, for this time the young ladies chatted quite mer- riiy with the three young members and carried off stationery and autographs as souvenirs; but being philosopher as they wound their way home the bearer of the letter said: Well, there are some people you enjoy knowing and some that you enjoy having known"
 PAUL PRY.