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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-09-20
Estate of James Nj. SIade.


Be 1t remembered that at session of the
Probate Court holden at Middlebury, within
and for said District, on the 18th day of Sep.
TENDER, A. ID. 1901.
Present: Hon. W H. Bliss, Judge.
whereas, A. j. Marshall. administrator of
the estate of James VI. Slade, late OF Middle.
bury, In said district, deceased. has this day
presented to said court his petition in writ
Ing, setting forth that II will be necessary to
sell part OF the real estate of said deceased
for the payment of the debts ana charges
OF administration; and also that ii will be
beneficial for all parties interested therein to
sell part OF the real estate of said deceased,
described as follows, to wit One.sixth in.
terest in a dwelling house situated on the
north side OF seminary street in the village
OF Middlebury, with the lot on which the
same stands being the former home place of
the late James Nj. Slade, senior, father of said
James NJ slade. decea sed, and therein max q.
ing application to said court for license to
make such sale. And said y. j. Marshall, adj
ministlator having produced TO said court
the assent In writing of all the heirs residing
in this state interested in said real estate.
II Is ordered, that all persons interested in
the estate of said deceased be notified TO
appear before said court, at the Probate
Office in Mlddlebury, in said District on the
l4h day of October, A. ID. 1901, by
publication OF this order, three weeks
successfully previous thereto, in the Middle
bury Register, newspaper printed at
Middlebury, aforesaid, to show cause, If
any they may have, why said license should
IS FRANK W. THOMAS, Register.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-09-20

In case in one of our Indian courts
q jury had before them evidence that
could not be in any way shaken. When
the concluding stage had been reached,
the following interchange Of conversa-
ten took place between the judge and
his colleagues in the administration Of
justice:
Gentlemen, are you ready to give
your verdict"
Eyes"
"What is your verdictW
"Our answer is. sir, that you can do
as you like with the men that have con-
fessed. but we acquit all the rest"
But is it possible that you have
weighed the evidence"
Evidence like this can always be
fabricated"
do you find that as regards these
prisoners it has been fabricated?"
Evidence can be fabricated"
80 the evidence is untrustworthy
UNLESS man confesses who can tell
II he is guilty ?'-Bombay Gazette.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-09-20
Estate of Charles j. Rich.

NOIItt OI NtTtItlnents
STATE OF VERMONT, sc The probate
- DISTRICT OF ADDISON, So court for the
District OF Addison:
To all persons interested in the estate of
Charles J. Rich, late of Whiting, in said
District deceased. GREETING:
By the authority of the state of Vermont
you are hereby notified TO appear before the
said probate court, at the probate office In
Middlebury, in said district, on the l4th day
of October, A. ID. 1901. at 10 O'Clock IA. m, TO
show cause, II any you have, why the account
of Albert A. Fletcher, administrator of
the estate of said deceased, should not be
allowed. and also why the residue of said
estate should not be distributed to the
parties entitled thereto.
Dated at Middlebury, IN said district, this
18th day of September, A. ID. 1901.
IS FRANK w. THOMAS. Register.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-09-20
Former Postmasters.

Justus Cobb was appointed post
master in this village in 1861 and died In
1898. All his predecessors are dead and
all his successors are living. Until with
In short time there have been living
three assistant postmasters whose terms
of service occurred sixty years ago. They
were ID. S. Witherly of San Francisco,
Henry j.. Sheldon and w. d. Twitchell
of this place. Speaking Of postmasters,
the funeral of ii. C johnson of YER
gennes and E. R. Wright of MIddlebury
were both held the same day and the
same hour of the day.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-09-20
''What Is your verdictW


\ farmer was working in his field
when sewing machine man came
along.
Good morning" said the sewing ma
chine barker.
"Mornin."
Your corn seems to be pretty yell
low"
"Yaas; planted yellow cawn."
You don't seem to have more than
half a crop"
WAL, planted it on the halves"
You seem pretty close to fool"
"Yaas; there's only n fence between
u.s."
When the sewing machine man came
to, it required the services Of two doc
tors to get him into such shape that he
was able to make the next town.-New
Orleans Times Democrat.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-09-20

Newspapers are a necessity of the day
They are read when nothing else is read
and with many are the only medium of
communication. None are too poor to
know each morning the daily occur
rences of the world. When placed on
file for reference they constitute one of
the most complete cyclopedias to be
found. The Sheldon Art Museum has
long been collecting old newspapers.
At the beginning of the Goth Century it
has more than 80 annual volumes, in
GLIDING one or more for every year of
the 10Th century except 1925, and single
papers in 18th century back to the
Boston News Letter of 1704, said to be
the first printed in America. 1t con-
tains the Vermont Journal printed in
Windsor in 1874, the United States
Gazette, Philadelphia, 1892, the New
York Spectator from 1896 to 1910, the
Middlebury Mercury and the Vermont
Post Boy, 1905, and the Green Mountain
Patriot, 1906 to 1909. For the past
fifteen years there has been bound a
daily New York and Vermont paper
without single missing number. These
papers are very often consulted for
various items. 1t is believed that there
is not another as large collection in the
state, except at the state library. 4
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-09-20

The Boston journal is publishing a
daily list of New England couples who
have reached or passed their golden
weddings. Up to last Saturday 800
such had been sent in. Vermont is not
very largely represented, more because
names have not been presented than be-
cause the Green Mountain State does
not contain many couples who have
passed the half-century together. As
the journal remarks, there is more than
the accident of Inherited longevity in
the remarkable showing made New
England sobriety and constancy must
be considered.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-09-20
Estate of Trial ID. Twitchell.
Commissioners, Notice,

The undersigned, having been appointed
by the Hon. Probate Court for the district of
Addison commissioners, to receive, examine
and adjust all claims against the estate OF
said district, deceased, and all claims exhi-
bited in offset thereto, hereby give notice
that we will meet for the purposes aforesaid
at the county clerks Office, Middlebury, on
the 9th day OF October and l4ih day of March
next, from 10 o'clock a. m. until O'Clock
?: m. each OF said days. and that SIX months
from the l4th day OF September. A. ID. 1901. is
the time limited by said court for said
creditors TO present their claims TO us for
examination and allowance.
Dated at Middlebury this 18th day of
september, A. ID. 1901.
as GU Y sy TxAIiSSwRIGHT' oom'rs.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-09-20

TO TIE REGIsTER:-I have written
this as the voice of many of our towns
people. We have a very poor mail ser.
vice at the present time. People who
have been in the habit of taking daily
city papers, cannot because they are a
day old, and the old stage route is by far
the most convenient for most of the
town. X. +. ID. takes mail to those who
scarcely have any, and passes by others
who have large correspondence.
trust you will feel this deserves publica-
ton. 1t is from one of the tOwnsmen.
Cornwall is taking step backward.
When the stage ran from Cornwall to
Middlebury in the morning and back at
night, we received all mail from the
north and south, except the 6 p. IN. ex.
press. Now our mail from the south,
which brought the Boston and New
York daily papers, is day behind, and
our K. F. ID. is slow in getting around
in season for our mail to go south on the
p. IN. train. Instead of advancing, we
are getting back to the primitive age.
West Cornwall, VT. S. f. GRIswoLD.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-09-20

In the midst of the alarm occasioned
by the change in the condition of Presi-
dent Mckinley last week came a report
from Lieutenant Peary's Arctic eXpedi-
ton, which now has been in the North
three years. Peary had not been able to
accomplish his purpose, being turned
back by rough and broken ice; but he
had accomplished great work in map
ping out the northern limits of Green
land, having skrted its northern shore
from west to east. He intends to remain
another year and try again for the Pole.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-09-20
Water TAXES!

The following resolution is the vote of the
taxpayers of the village OF Middlebury:
During the months of March and September
the collector shall publish in the Midolebury
REGISTER and post in the postoffice a notice
stating when and where he will receive the
water tax. Fifteen days shall be allowed for
the payment of said tax; at the expiration OF
that time the commissioners shall shut OFF
the water from the premises of all persons
VIII ose tax is unpaid.
In compliance with the above vote will be
at my store office every week day from
October to 10, to receive said taxes; office
hours, y to ~ 4. IN, and to g u m.
3sw4 -EDICT
Collector for Waicr missioners,
Md dlebury, VT, Sept II, 1901.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-09-20

As has been frequently pointed out,
the increase in the number of lynchings
in the South is but an evidence that this
crime, so far from acting as a deterrent
to the crime for which it purports to
be a punishment, has actually brought
about an increase thereof, on the we'll
known principle of suggestion. And as
if in confederation of this. we read this
week of numerous arrests of cranks who
have been suspected of an intention, or
have actually declared a purpose to
assassinating President Roosevelt.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-09-20

President Roosevelt is the younges.
chief magistrate the United State has
ever had. He is only forty-two years
of age, while Grant, who held the pre-
vious record, was forty-six at the time
of his first Inauguration. 1t is interest
ing, as indicating the strenuous charac-
ter of a public life, to note that Grover
Cleveland is the only living ex-presi-
dent of the Republic. There are only
four former mistresses of the White
House remaining-Mrs. Grant, Mrs.
Garfield, Mrs. Cleveland and Mrs.
Mckinley.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-09-20

\ report comes from Europe that the
ancient astronomical instruments which
a too previous French officer had his men
tear off the great wall of China and ship
home, and which the French government
was too honest to allow to be landed in
France, have Just arrived at Sans Souci,
Germany. 1t will be a big surprise to
the world if Emperor William develops
conscience enough to treat the shipment
as did the French government.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-09-20
DEATH OF u. D. TWITCHELL.
Along and Honorable Life Closed Near
N Place of Birth.


Along and Honorable Life Closed lear
N Place of Birth.
y U. d. Twitchell died at his home On
Wednesday morning, Sept. IL. He had
been in very poor health for more than
a year, and the disease developed
critically about three weeks before his
death.
Mr.. Twitchell was born in New
Haven, VT, Aug. Z, 1925. He was a
direct descendant of three Revolutionary
families, well known in Addison county !:
the Clarks and Twitchells of New
Haven and the Childs family of wey-
bridge. He was one Of family of ten
chlldren-seven boys and three girls
and was the first of the number to leave
home and become self-supporting. This
he did at the early age of fourteen years,
when he came to Middlebury and began
working in newspaper office.
During his early life Mr.. Twitchell
was engaged in Woods store, in that
of Asa Francis and also at the postofice.
lie completed his education at the Fer
risburg boarding school and the
academy which stood on the site of our
present graded school building. Some
thing over thirty years ago he bought
the interest of Jason Davenport in the
hardware buiness, and became partner
of the late John l.. Buttolph. For a
number of years he has been a dealer in
stock and real estate.
That Mr.. Twitchel commanded the
confidence of his fellow townsmen. and
to high degree, is shown by the fact of
his having been repeatedly elected to
various local offices. He was a member
OF the Congregational church, of Union
Lodge No. ,, F. and A. NJ, and of Green
Mountain Lodge, knights of Honor.
In February Of 1919 Mr.. Twitcbell
was married to Achsa l.. Drake of
Weybridge, a descendant of Thomas
Wentworth Drake, who came to Massa.
chusetts from England in 1890. Mrs.
Twitchell died very suddenly, a tri1e
less than two years since, while attend
ing missionary meeting in the Con-
gregational church, to which she also
belonged.
Four of Mr.. Twitchell's brothers are
still living-Loyal of Illinois, Ira j. of
New Haven, Francis of Weybridge and
Damon j. of Ohio. He also leaves two
children, Miss Alice l., superintendent
of the General Hospital (Smith lnfirm-
ary) on Staten Island, and Eugene
Drake of this village, who resides at
the home place.
Mr. Twitchell was man Of many noble
qualities. He was affectionate and de-
voted in his family, he loved law and
order in society and honorable dealing
between men. He belonged to that
class, now unfortunately fast disappear.
ing, which made Vermont, during the
Civil war and for years afterwards, one
of the really great states of the Union.
On Friday afternoon very brief relig-
ious exercises were held at the home and
more extended service, conducted by
Rev. A. w. Dickens, at the Congrega-
tional church of Weybridge. The
bearers were selected from the Con.
gregational church, the Masonic
fraternity and the knights of Honor
all old time associates and friends.
They were, A. J. Marshall, \ A.
Fletcher, NJ. A. Munroe, Darwin Rider,
Frank A. Bond and Geo Walker. The
flowers were very beautiful. Burial
! was in the Monument cemetery.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-09-20

The suggestion is made by Maryland
Democrats that in case Admiral Schley
is indicated by the present court Of in
quiry, he be placed on the partys ticket
for the presidency. But if Schley con-
sents at this iuncture, what's the use of
the court of inquiry: In such an event
there could be no question of his reckless
bravery
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-09-20
A Pound of Swallows.

How many live swallows go to q
pound? This question lately formed
the subject of bet in the little town
Of N, in Baden. A swallow was
caught and its legs and wings tied up
with a piece of silk thread and placed
on the scales. To everybody's surprise
1t was found to weigh only ten
grams. so that it takes 30 Of them to
make up a pound.-Karlsruher Mach
richten.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-09-20
ELLEN, OR THE WHISPER
lNGS OF AN OLD PINE.
ENDORSE MENTS.

James M. ingalls,, Lieutenant Colonel,
United States Army, one of the most eminent
mathematcians in the world and recognized
as the highest authority on ballistics or the
science of projectiles, writes
MY DEAR Mr.. BATTEGL:-
thank you very much for the copy of your
great work, "Ellen or the Whisperings of an
Old Pine" which received few days ago.
OF course have not had time to read the 500
closely printed pages, but | have looked it
over very carefully, and | think can saw
positively that it is the best argument against
the present accepted theory of sound that has
ever been presented to the public. The illus
tratlons alone are worth more than the price
of the book.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-09-20
GRADED SCHOOL NOTES.

Miss Child spent Sunday at her home
In Weybridge.
Harold Bird, 'O2, spent Monday night
at the home of Gordon McQuivey.
Clarence Leavenworth of Cleveland
o., entered the high school Thursday.
Harry Cushman, '04, resumed his
place in Sterns's drug store during
Fair time.
The new books have arrived and the
school work is progressing more
smoothly.
Nelson Beaudry has again resumed his
Iold position as assistant anitor of the
graded school.
class meeting was held by the 1901
class Wednesday afternoon to decide on
on class colors.
Harry Fisher, formerly of the high
school, entered college yesterday in the
freshman class.
Harry Fisher, who entered college
yesterday from the high school, has
pledged Chi Psi.
There were no afternoon sessions
last week Wednesday and Thursday on
account of the Fair.
Vernon Crane, formerly of the Bur-
llngton high school, visited Harry
Cushman last week.
Everyone is welcome to Join the
athletic association, to help the boys
along in their sports.
Miss Lulu Calhoun and Miss Char
lotte Banta visited the grammar school
Wednesday morning.
William Hagar was absent from school
last week Friday, on account of injuries
received in runaway.
Miss Costello, Miss McNulla. Miss
Madeline Foote and Miss Colleen Dick
inson entered school Monday.
School was closed yesterday for day
of mourning, in accordance with Gov
ernor .Stickney's proclamation.
Leslie Collins spent Sunday at his
home In Ferrisburg, and Misses Ruth
and Carrie Manchester at their home
in Cornwall.
The foot ball team has already re-
ceived few challenges, but it is doubt
full If they will accept any on account of
a lack of funds.
MISS Ida Stickney and Miss Grace
Hammond, who have been spending the
summer in East Glouchester, entered
school Monday morning.
Frank Shea, member of the grammar
school, who so mysteriously disappeared
from his home Monday morning, has
been found at work in a marble quarry
at Proctorsvllle.
AT the meeting of the 1904 class Friday
afternoon the following officers were
elected: President, Cyrus Norton; vice.
president, Frank Farnsworth, Jr.; Sec
rotary and treasurer, Miss Jessie Sawyer.
At the 1903 class meeting Monday
morning the following officers were
elected President, William Eells; vice.
president, Miss Madeline Foote secre-
tary. Miss Ida Stickney treasurer, Miss
Beatice Miner.
School was opened Tuesday morning
by speech by Prof. Howes on the life
of our dead president, William
Mckinley. Exercises were also held in
all of the rooms at the opening of
school Tuesday morning.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-09-20
international Law"
New York World. ]

Britain's conduct of her war upon the
two republics is causing much learned
discussion of "the law of nations" and
international law"
Are not these terms misleading? Is
there really any such thing as interna-
tional law?
The slave trade, for example, was
solemnly outlawed by the specific assent
assembled. Yet 1t Is today carried on un-
der the auspices of the British In Egypt,
In South and East Africa and In sundry
Oriental possessions, I the Germans in
Africa, OF the Dutch la Java and other
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-09-20
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1901.

There is hope yet for Canada. An
attempt to select few hundred citizens
to whom invitations should be sent to
meet the Duke and Duchess of York
raised such storm that the scheme
had to be abandoned. With such a
spirit of equality pervading the people,
why don't they vote to come into the
Union?
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-09-20
The Suspension Bridge.

There is no doubt that the first idea
IF a suspension bridge was suggested
TO primitive man by the interlacing Of
tree branches and parasitical plants
across rivers. Probably monkeys used
them before men did. In very noun
famous countries, such as Tibet and
Peru. they have apparently been used
since the dawn Of history, possibly ear
lier.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-09-20

Lu'gini, assassin of Empress Elizabeth
of Austria. was condemned TO life i'm
prisonment, there being no provision for
capital punishment in the laws of
Switzerland, where his crime was com
mitted.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-09-20

Heinrich Max Hodel, who attempted
the life of Emperor William ii. of Ger
many without effect, was executed.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-09-20

BOOK AND JOB PRINTING in ever variety,
at the lowest prices consistent with good
work and quality Of stock. For information
in regard TO advertising and lob work, apply
to y. A. Seymour or Arthur Fuller at the Reg
lister Office.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-09-20

TO CURE \ COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. AL.
druggists refund the money if it fails to cure
+. W. Groves signature Is on each box. 25c
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-09-20
$500 TO $3.50 A week

salary for an intelligent man or woman in
eecu town. Permanent position. 80 cents
per he # for spare time. Manufacturer, Box
70, Philadelphia. 37w6
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-09-20
HELP YOUR BOY AND GIRL

to secure successful start in life by giving
10 them course of practical instruction at the
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-09-07
Elegant Flats for Rent.

The most elegant and most conven-
lent flats ever erected in Butte. are the
six Yale flats at Nos. 1922 w. Copper
street. Each has rooms and bath. A
separate entrance and separate stair
way for each fiat: nothing in common
whatever. Each door opens by press
ing an electric button from its own fiat
floor. Speaking tube to each front
door: electric bells. In each fiat is
a combination range for gas, coal and
wood, ready connected for hot and cold
water. Warm air heat. Combination
gas and electric light. Shade and cur-
tain fixtures to every window. In fire
limits and built warm and elegant; just
the incest and most convenient and
most private flats built in@Butte. More
conveniences, more comforts, for less
money than ever offered before. Cur-
tbs & Majors, IS w. Granite.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-09-07

MINING APPLICATION NO. 1896.
United STATES Land Office, Helena Mon
tana. Aug. %. 1901.
Notice is hereby given that the Ana
conda Copper Mining company, corpor-
alton existing under the laws Of the
state of Montana. by John Gillie, its at
torney in fact, whose postoffice address
is Butte. Montana. has this day filed its
application for patent for So linear
feet being SIS feet southeasterly and Z
feet northwesterly from discovery shaft
of the Alta Lode Mining claim. upon
which a notice of intention to apply for
a patent was posted on the 18th day OF
August. 1901. situated in Summit Valley,
unorganized, mining district. Silver Bow
County, State of Montana. designated
as Survey No. $500, in township north
of range west. being more particularly
described as follows. to-wit: Beginning
at the northeast corner. granite stone
set in the ground, with a mound of earth
alongside. and marked 1-55s6 for Cor. NO.
I. from which the 4 Sec. cor. ON the north
boundary OF Sec. IL T. NJ. Il. W..
hears ". a degrees % minutes E., 1854
feet: and running thence N. "a degrees
20 minutes W.. 5 feet: thence 8. de-
xreea W.. 25 feet: thence 8. 81 degrees
70 minutes E., feet; thence N. 4 degrees
e. 25 feet to the place Of beginning.
containing an. area Of .002S6 acres. of
which .oO135 acres are in conflict with
survey No. COL. not claimed, leaving
.oc151 acres claimed by the above named
applicant.
The location Of this claim is Of record
IN the recorders cfface Of Silver Bow