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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-09-06

Save all pieces of smooth pasteboard
that come into the house if you can
not buy a sheet of bristol board for >
cents and when you think you have
enough to begin cut the board into lit
tie half inch or one inch squares. Put
q letter of the alphabet on each square,
make at least dozen of each letter,
then on rainy days amuse yourselves
by making up short words from these
letters, mixing the cards well and Civ
ing them to another to put together.
This is enough q puzzle 10 entertain
little ones for long time, not only
those who are learning TO spell but
even those who are further advanced.
\ box of very good enameled-wa-
terproof-cards not easily spoiled by
handling may be had at n toy store
for about % cents. but they can be
made in the nursery or workshop for
very much less than this, and the max
Ing gives added pleasure to the game.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-09-06
A Queer Little Pet.

One of the queerest little pets ever
seen is the tame ant belonging TO well
known scientist. This man keeps tribes
of ants in nests which he has made
himself and feeds them with honey or
sugar through tube that connects
with the nests. One day lie saw that
one of the ants kept coming into the
tube to eat up the honey in the glass
bulb at the end. When he took out the
cork that closed the bulb, the insect
came to look for the food, and he Of
fered it some honey on the point Of a
needle. The ant shrank back n first,
then drew nearer, feeling about with
its antennH. until it reached the needle.
Soon it learned to take the honey off its
keepers finger, although ants are
among the most timid of living things,
and a new odor or the least movement
outside their nests usually drives these
little insects away,
This ant IS now so tame that it quits
the bulb as soon as the cork is remov-
ed ana goes TO find the honey on the
scientists finger. When its meal is
over, it does not try to hurry away,
but waits till its master lifts it on a
bristle and carries it back to its nest,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-09-06
Tree Planting In Washington.

The selection, planting and care of
all trees in the streets of Washington
are under the direction of the District
authorities. Individual preferences or
private enterprises are not allowed to
regulate this improvement, as is gen
orally done in other cities Moreover,
the city has its own nursery, where
seeds planted from its own trees grow
and supply all the needed varieties.
In 1871, during the era Of great mu-
nicipal Improvements, Governor a. K.
Shepherd appointed a commission to
regulate this important matter and its
efforts have brought about the beauty
and uniformity Of shade existing in
Washington today.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-09-06
Even Ruts Have Their Uses.

Lies monotonies are a blessing, and
not in disguise, for they contribute di-
rectly to longevity, health and happi-
ness. The long lived man is not the
adventurer the explorer, the plunger,
the man who has worries, but he who
takes the world as he finds it and slips
along through life with as little friction
as possible, forms easy going habits,
sticks to them and cares not one straw
for the opinions of men who say that
he Is in a rut. He is healthy because
he has peace of mind and regularity of
life; he is happy because he is healthy
and in a good, smooth, comfortable rut,
which he prefers to the macadam on
the sides of the road. Goldsmith's pas
tor. who had spiritual charge of the de-
serted village, who ne'er had changed
nor wished to change his place, is an
excellent example Of the man who
makes the most possible out of the mo-
notonies of life.-St Louis Globe Dem
ocrat.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-09-06

The woman who won't use home
made -four does the town more harm
than half a dozen perpetual cases Of
smallpox, says the Emporia Gazette.
The woman who buys her dresses in
Kansas City has hammer knocking
at the temples of her own town. The
woman who patronizes mail order"
house hurts her own town more than
a saloon. She sends money out of
town that should keep home people at
work; she breeds illness, the mother of
crime. The woman for whom nothing
in this town is good enough is a worse
enemy TO Emporia than the plague. 1t
has always appeared to The Gazette
that the things sold by the merchants
and manufacturers who support a wo-
mans husband ought to be good
enough for the woman's back and her
stomach and her parlor. If it isn't
good enough, she should take the old
man to town where things suit her
better
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-09-06

GARDEN PARTY GOWN WITH NEW SACK.
coverings, and very smart these COM
Portable little wraps are, with their
loose fronts and their wide cuffed
sleeves permitting the most perishable
of undersleeves TO be slipped in with
out fear of damage. These are made
in Powered taffetas or white cloth,
with deep rundown collar and the
edges trimmed with fluffed out ruch-
ing.
Many of the linen gowns are made
with three shaped f1ounces narrowing
in the front and widening considerably
at the back, and large sailor collars
figure on the bodices. The painted
muslins are simply exquisite and show
tiny roses and marguerites. They are
popularity made with shaped tiounces
at the hem and pretty, soft falling
fichus, which are often united on the
front by couple of straps of black
velvet.
Black velvet becomes almost monot-
onous from its insistent appearance.
Every hat has its note of black usually
a bow or knot Of velvet behind, while
the unfailing clou to the toilet is given
by tags or rosettes of black velvet on
skirt and bodice.
LacinGs of bebe ribbon are fashion
able at the sides of skirts and are used
to connect the fronts of corselet belts.
Illustrating some of these features
are the two cuts. First is frou frou
gown strewn with pompadOur wreaths,
either painted or embroidered, to which
one of the new sacks gives additional
chic. This sack is in pink crepe de
chine, enhanced with ruches and plat
ings in silk muslin, with black velvet
rosettes down the fronts.
Second are two summer resort tot
lets. The sitting figure shows pearl
gray yelling dress set off with cuffs,
round collar and waistcoat fronts of
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-09-06
BEWllOEREO SHOPPERS.
japanese Peasants who Are Kept
Trnc1< of by Labels.

VI ny bhDelSs
When the Japanese peasants get
themselves up for n pilgrimage to
city for the purpose of laying in stock
of finery, they present the uuaintest ap.
pCaTance imaginable. The women zen
orally tuck up their petticoats well
above their knees, either leaving fine
legs bare or else swathing them in
white bandages which form a kind of
leggings. Their hair is done in the usu-
al elaborate japanese style, and gerer-
ally an artificial flower is stuck in at
the top. 1t does look comic to see the
wizened face of an old woman with
large red nose hobnobbing over it. And
this floral decoration is not confined to
the women. When you meet a party of
pilgrims, you often see the old men also
with a flower stuck coquettishly above
the ear.
At Nagano it appears that many of
the poor old dears from the country get
so bewildered by the magniicence of
the places they 90 to and the distrac-
tons of shopping that they quite lose
their heads and consequently their
WHY. 80 tue ever llOuShtl vi JdpdueSc
police haze insisted that every party Of
pilgrims is to have a distinguishing
badge. At Nagano it was the common
est thing possible to see some ancient
dame rushing about wailing: Where is
my party? Where is the purple iris
party" or "Where is the yellow towel
round the neck party?" And then she
would be told that yellow towel round
the neck party" was on its way to the
station or that the purple irises" were
still saying their prayers in the temple
Kansas City Star.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-09-06
Business Sayings.

It's one thing to cut the price of a
carried over, soiled or out of date gar
ment. It's quite another thing to offer
the newest of the new at prices like
these.
We make no apology for copying ex-
actly the shapes of the stylemakers,
nor for marking them at half or less
than half their prices. The benefit is
certainly yours.
The best Of every worthy grade is
what we mean to provide. To serve
you better, to make the store more
helpful and welcome to you is our aim
all the time.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-09-06
Peasant Costumes In Irelan i.

A certain number Of peasants in the
wilder and remoter districts of Ireland
still wear something like a national
costume. About Tough Mask plenty Of
the lasses are to be seen in picturesque
red petticoats that artists loved to
bring into their sketches of Irish life.
A sprinkling Of the old high hats may
be seen. The older fishermen wear
them, but the younger school shun such
Anticipated headgear. as the English
peasant Of today does the smock frock.
London Express.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-09-06
STOOD DEATH OFF.

Z. B. Munday, a lawyer of Henrietta,
Tex once fooled a grave-digger. He
says: MY brother was very low with
malaria fever and iaundice. persuaded
him TO try Electric Bitters. and he was
soon much better, but continued their
use until he was wholly cured. am
sure Electric Bitters saved his life. e
This remedy eXpels malaria. kills disease
germs and purities the blood aids dges-
ton. regulates liver, kidney and bowels,
cures constipation, dyspepsia, nervous
diseases, kidney trouble, female CON-
plants: gives perfect health. Only soc
at DR.. W. II. Sheldon's drug store.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-09-06
The Point of View.

Last night in the dear old garden
The naughty winds were at play"
SAYS mother, "while you were sleeping,
Tuck'd warmly and safe away
"The winds. just as full Of mischief
As-well some folks know,
Tossing the branches with laughter
And singing now high and now low.
"They pelted each other with flowers
And leaves ere their romping was done.
And mothers fayorite apples
They could aot leave her one."
("oh, dear, but the winds are naughty"
Signs Dolly, who's six years ODD
So we pick the apples this morning
From the grass, all rosy and gold.
"oh, love applesl" cries Mary
In suddenly thoughtful mood.
Observation-Disclosures winds were naughty
Seems to me they were kind and good!"
Shirley Wynne.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-09-06
DRESS AND FASHION.
SOME PRESENT STYLES THAT CARRY
AUTUMN INVITATIONS.

Ribbons In Rosettcs and Quaint De.
vices Are Chief Trimmings The
Smart Little Loose Sack - Garden
Party and other Gowns.
Ribbons will doubtless constitute the
chief trimmings in autumn gowns, for
the old fashioned ruches and quillings
are coming in again, and these are
mostly formed of ribbon.
Quaint devices of ribbon arabesques
are discernible on some of the summer
dresses and on some appear the old
ribbon or lace rosettes, with narrow
ribbon ends or tassels depending from
the center.
Scarfs, knotted and twisted, are
caught across the front of bodces, usu-
ally in rich brocaded or soft spotted
gauze ribbons. In other cases the
knotted scarf falls at the side of the
skirt.
Sashes are in high favor, while the
craze for interthreading of ribbon vel
vet through lace and material alike
continues undated.
The vatican casaque and the loose
sack are the leading shapes for outdoor
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-09-06
Invalid Cookery.

Rice caudle is an excellent remedy
for any case where a sudden chill has
brought on diarrhea. Soak some rice
for an hour in cold water strain it and
put two tablespoonfuls Of the rice into
rather more than a pint of new milk.
Simmer till it will pulp through a
sieve. Put the pulp and milk into a
saucepan with a bruised Glove, little
cinnamon and sugar to taste. Simmer
ten minutes more. If too thick, add a
little more milk. Serve with very thin
strips of dry toast.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-09-06
sensick TO See Nam ma =.

The sensation of inconsistencies has
been varlously described, but never bet
ter than by little girl who, miles away
from her home and mamma, sat heavy
eyed and silent at hotel table. Aren't
you hungry, dearf" asked her aunt
with whom she was travelling. Nom
Does your head acheF' Nom
Tell me what is the matter?' The Lip
quivered pitifully, and she said in a
tone to grieve the heart, I'm so sea-
sick for my home and my mamma!
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-09-06

Geo. W. Lane, Pewamo. Mich. writes
"Iour Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is the best
remedy for indigestion and stomach
trouble that ever used. For years |
suffered from dyspepsia, at times compell-
ing ME to stay in bed and causing me I'M
told agony. | am completely cured by
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. In recommend
ing II to friends who suffer from indiges-
ton always offer to pay for 1t If II fails.
Thus far have never paid" d. A. Bis
bees drug store.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-09-06
A COMMUNICATION.

Mr.. EDITOR Allow me TO speak a
few words in favor of Chamberlain :
Cough Remedy | suffered for three
wears with the bronchitis and could not
sleep at nights. tried several doctors
aud various patent medicines, bur could
get nothing 10 give me any relief until
my wife got a bottle of this valuable
medicine, which has completely relieved
new. ;. BRoCKMAN, Bagnell. Mo
This remedy is for sale by ID. y. Bisbee.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-09-06
Water.

The ocean is a huge spring, contain
ing not only salt. but many other min
erals. in solution. The Dead sea is
charged with such elements almost to
saturation. Only distilled water is pure.
By distillation sea water itself is rem
Eered drinkable. though not pleasant
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-09-06

white pique, striped with black velvet
ribbon, as is the skirt. The hat is Of
black net and silver braid.
The open throated founced dress is
of pink embroidered linen. enhanced
with bracelets, cord and streamers OF
pastel blue velvet. The hat is in coarse
white straw, trimmed with white chif-
fon and blue velvet.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-09-06

Almar Lundin of Hartford, Conn. is
now champion s-catch-can wrest-
Ter, having defeated Tom jenkins Mon
dav night.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-09-06

There are lots Of people who will not
take a dare to do anything except a
dare to go to work.-Atchison Globe.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-09-06

The forests Of North America in val
ue and variety exceed those of any 9TH
er continent.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-09-06

The old idea," said the lecturer,
was an eye for an eye, a tooth for
sooth."
Yes" concluded one of his hearers.
rand there were no painless dentists in
hose days either."-Detroit Free Press.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-09-06

The uncertain mail service is receiving
great deal of attention in many parts
of the state.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-09-06
COPYRIGHT, 1899, BY CAROLINE WETHERELL

In FrostIand Jobbenows until the first full
And then they felt they left that jolly place too
They skaed the cebergs, and they had party dro,
BY the kindly given lawn about the pole.
This frost folks might think,
But just narrow ice plot gently siopng at the brink
this all dancing
funny plates
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-09-06

folks
all arctic
when the started he whisted blew
simply through through
A ny o. exercse 10 maxi hem
hemtwas
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-09-06

Twas while they all feastng the who the
Out Of his tumbing in some coal.
He saw the strangers playing his private lawn
And spelling all the polish which
He yelled, "Get off pot" But stirred.
The I'VE will budget" and a
But Mother Goose the With
The Jobbernows scrubbed until
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-09-06

HENRY WELLS.

Receives and pays deposits daily. Deposits
made on either of the nrst four business days
OF any month draw interest from the LIST. IL
made afterward interest will commence the
first CT the following month.
Interest will be credited to depositors Jan.
uary LIST ana July lst, compouding twice a
year. There are no stockholders in this bank
All earnings, less expenses, belong TO de-
positors. The rate OF interest depends on the
earnings but the legislature at its last session
passed law fixing the rate that any savings
bank in the state can pay at not 10 exceed
three and one halt per cent per annum, until
its surplus reaches ten per cent OF its deposit,
when special dividend is provided for.
All taxes in this State are paid by the bank
on deposits OF $500 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
this amount, except on deposits by widows,
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 draft
or postal money order and deposit book Will
be returned by next mani.
Applications for loans or for information as
to standing OF the bank may be made to Rufus
Wainwright, Middlebury, or f. c. Dixie,
Bristol.
CHARLES p. SMITH. President
FREDERICK W. WARD Treasurer
E. :. lSHAM. a ss't Treas.
Evening star., 1901-05-04

beautiful program has ever been given by
the Kneisel Quartet in Washington than
that arranged for Monday evenings concert.
The quartet has been actively at work all
winter but on account of their engage
ments with the Boston Symphony Orches-
ira, of which they are all prominent mem-
hers, they are confined to the east. Mon
day nights concert is the first of a tour
which viii extend all the way TO the Pa
cinc coast. MIR. kneisel will play at this
concert an air by Bach with string accom-
paniment which he played at the first OF
son.
RIP VAN WINKLE." CONDENSED. -
Rip Van Winkle." as condensed for Nau-
deNlile, and played by George Obcr and
Auelaide Ober, assisted by Frederick l.
Power, Cariene Carman and Hattie stern
VIII be the attraction at Chase's New
Grand week after next The princinal in
cidents OF the play as presented 10y Joseph
Jefferson are given. and during The inter-
mission between the three scenes a hia-
graph is used for the first time in a dra-
matte presentation To exhibit moving Dic-
lures of Rips encounter with the ivarfS
In the mountains ending i'm his sleep for
twenty years. 1t is a recent production
and has made hit. Other features ~
the bin will be Mrs. General Tom Thumb
and company and Shean and Warren in
Quo Nadis Upside Down. a trayesty
Evening star., 1901-05-04
ArduOus Task.

From Harpers Bazar.
II hear that you have been laid up with
nervous prostration. What was the matter
-overwork or worryr'
Not exactly. The fact is, tried to have
a photograph taken that suited my wife"
Evening star., 1901-05-04

Cook fseverely)-''Yes, ma'aml I'm going
And j can't give you a recommendation
with the ladies of my profession. Though
will be saying that Mr.. Sharpe Is GIN
tleman second to none"
Mrs. Sharpe (meekly)-"Thanks, Bridget
Perhaps that viii do."-Harpers Bazaar.
Evening star., 1901-05-04

FFUM tut LOnuOn Ohron1cie.
Nine. Sada Yacco and Mr.. Otto Kawaka-
mi. the celebrated and delightful japanese
actors. whose performances at the Corones
Theater last year are not likely to be for.
Evening star., 1901-05-04

Lillian Lawrence, who has been leading
lady of the Castle Square Stock Compang
Boston, for the past five years, has re
signed. to take effect next week She will
spend the summer in Europe.
Evening star., 1901-05-04

The late Sir Arthur Sullivan's last work
THE Emerald Isle" was produced for the
first time in London last Saturday night
1t scored a success.
Evening star., 1901-05-04

James Horans musical comedy. "GuIli.
ver's Travels" taken from the book Of tha,
name. will probably be presented Cor the
first time in London. Frank Perley is after
the rights for this country.
Evening star., 1901-05-04

Julia Marlowe expects to appear in three
important plays next season. One is a new
drama, another is play of modern life
and the third a Shakespearean TRAGEDY.
Evening star., 1901-05-04

Anstey's new play, THE Man From
Blankley's." produced in London for the
first time last Saturday, was only half WAY
successful. The dialogue is unusually
bright but the action is slow.
Evening star., 1901-05-04

Richard Carle Is to play Dan Daly's oil
part in THE Whirl of the Town" when IL
is present ed in London. Carle was recent
ly with The Belle OF Bohemia compa z
in the British metropolis.
Evening star., 1901-05-04

Francis Wilson closes his season, which
has been unusually successful, June !.
Corporal with 1.-The Monks OF Malabar"
and will not be seen i'm New York at all
Evening star., 1901-05-04

The English rights of THE Fortune Tell
er" are protected through a presentation
of the opera at Toronto last season. that
city being under the rule of Great Britain.
Evening star., 1901-05-04

I.oudon's lord chamberlain threatened to
stop The Fortune Tellers" run in that
city unless the tights worn by Mrs Joseph
Herbert were changed They shocked hn.
modesty and he had his way.
Evening star., 1901-05-04

Charles E. Evans may appear as the star
Ia the English farce In the Soup" now
being played in London. He sails for Eng
land shortly to inspect the piece.
Evening star., 1901-05-04

Victor Herbert, who is to write a mt-
steal comedy for Alice Nelson, and Ed
ward Rose, who will dramatize Alice Of
Old Vincennes" for Virginia Harmed, are 10
pass the summer in the solitudes Of tho
Adirondacks.
Evening star., 1901-05-04

Dave Warfield's play for next season is
called The Auctioneer." Its original titla
1.-The Only Levi" was considered a trlns 3
too undgnified.
Evening star., 1901-05-04

Helene Coleman, member of The Price
of Peace" company. and Roger Wright a
prominent business man OF New York
were married in that city last week. Mrs
Wright will retire from the stage.
Evening star., 1901-05-04

Henry Miller starts a western tour un-
der his own management next Monday
night in Denver. He will present a roper
toire Of former successes. Next season
Mr. Miller will be seen in q new play, en-
titled 'D'Arcy Of the Guards"
Evening star., 1901-05-04

StanIslaus STANCES new play, 1.-The
Courtship of Priscilla" deals with the
courtship of Miles Standsh and will have
it's first production in Boston the latter
part Of this month. Fred c. Whitney will
direct the plays presentation.
Evening star., 1901-05-04

Charles Frohman contemplates presenting
me Lash of Whip in London. 1t WAS
a failure in New York
Evening star., 1901-05-04

One Of the best played parts In the Iaf-
ayette Square production OF "Rosedsle'
was that of the small boy. II was as
sumed by Baby Lee" a young miss of
decided talent. who has been seen to ad"
vantage here In vaudeville.
Evening star., 1901-05-04

Daniel Frawley has secured the Pacific
coast rights to when We Were Tw,.ut---
one and Hearts Are Trumps'
Evening star., 1901-05-04

Mary Mannering will appear I'm nothing
but Janice Meredith next season saws
her manager Frank Mckee.
Evening star., 1901-05-04

Louise Thorndyke Boucicault VIII plav a
short season in vaudeville. commencing
the latter part Of this month at kcith's
Boston house.
Evening star., 1901-05-04

Edna May and The Girl Prom In
Ihere are doing well in London. the adj
vance sale being large.
Evening star., 1901-05-04

Wilson Barretts new spectacular drama
is called The Christian King"
Evening star., 1901-05-04

Ellalaine Terriss and seymour Hicks II
London recently signed two years Cnu-
tract with Charles Frohman
Evening star., 1901-05-04
Aside.

Minnie Palmer is touring England with
My Sweetheart"
Odell Williams Will probably play a
spring tour In vaudeville.
Edward Morgan celebrated his twruly-
ninth birthday i'm Chicago last week
Evening star., 1901-05-04

In spite of the boom Mrs I.anEtry and
her London theater received nu its nl,aliin. /,
night, business has been poor
Evening star., 1901-05-04

Bertha Waltzinger. who was at ono tim"
with the Bostonians has taken Fanny
Johnsons old role in ''Floradora"