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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-07-04
Free Rural Delivery and saloons.
Now york TT ibuna

The extension of the free delivery of
mail In the rural districts has called out
unexpected lamentations from certain
innkeepers and owners of saloons. who
say than when farmers in many counties
had to drive daily 10 the country post
office the sales of cider and beer were
much larger than they can ever be- under
the system of distributing postal matter
by carriers. This is a peculiar result of
the improvement of the mail service.
1t may be that the receipts OF the inter-
nal revenue bureau will fall of from the
surrender of licenses for the sale of liq-
uors in the agricultural hamlets, but it is
not probable that the carrier system will
be abandoned because dealers in stimu-
ulants in small villages find their profits
vanishing. The free delivery system will
steadily broaden aud extend in every
direction, even If many saloon keepers
are driven out of business.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-07-04

Very strange is the insect popularity
known as the praying mantis." OF
this insect NJ. J. II. Fabre, distin-
guished French naturalist, made a
thorough study. According to him. ats
long. pale green wings, like ample
wells, its head appraised to heaven, its
arms folded and crossed on its breast,
give it false resemblance to a nun in
ecstatic devotion"
y ferocious creature it is. ever bent
on carnage, the workshops of various
burrowlng hymenoptera being its IA
vorite haunts, since there it is almost
certain to find prey.
posted Oh some bush near the bur-
rows" says Mr. Fabre in his account
of the insect, lit waits patiently until
it sees some other insect, probably a
spheX, returning home. BY a sudden
rustic of its half open wings it tcrrfies
the approaching insect, which hesitates
for a momeIft, and then as suddenly as
a spring the toothed forearm folds
back on an arm also toothed, and the
insect is grasped between the blades of
the double saw in the same manner as
the jaws of a wolf trap close on an I'M
fortunate wolf at the instant when it is
Selling the bait. Then, without uncos-
ing the deadly machine. the mantis
slowly eats its victim"
In Provence this cruel insect Is
known as ''prego Dieou," which means
pray to God"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-07-04
FRIDAY, JULY 4, 1902.
OLD HOME WEEK.

The Rutland Daily News has this to
say about Old Home Week, and while
written for Rutland it applies with
equal force to Middlebury. This
county ought to have rOusing celebra-
ton this year and it ought to be held
at Middlebury. "What is Rutland and
what are the other towns and cities in
Vermont going to do about observance
of Old Home week this year. This is a
subject which should be given immediate
attention to the end that arrangements
be perfected and word sent out to for
mer residents abroad that the doors of the
Vermont towns will be wide open the
week of August l to 1G, the week set
apart by law for this special festivity.
The time is at hand when decision
should be made if the observance of the
week is to take place.
For the initial observance of Old
Home week, the event of 1901 in Rut-
land can be counted a success. As the
years pass, if the observance is con-
tinued with regularity it will gain in
importance and scope. Already Bur-
lingtOn and st. Adams and some other
places in Vermont have taken the inita.
tive for this years celebration. Rut-
land should not be behind any of its
progressive neighbors in this matter
The ball has started and is already
gathering momentum. Bristol Is plan
ing big celebration and the News well
says: "Old Home week topic is beeom-
ing agitated all along the line. Every
town observing the same last year re-
ported a success. The citizens in town
ought to organic and make preparations
for celebration of Old Home Week in
Bristol. Invite the sons and daughters
back to the Old home to renew old ac-
quaintances. 1t would prove to be as
popular as the annual family reunions
Bristol News.
Waterbury wants to celebrate Old
Home Week again this year and is plan
ing big home gathering of the absent
ones.
Arrangements are being made for the
celebration of Old Home week in Ply
mouth. That is right. The big towns
have no monopoly of this celebration.
The little towns can have Just as good if
not az large celebrations.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-07-04

The Democratic committee has called
convention of that party to meet at
Burlington to nominate full state
ticket July n. Two names are promi-
nently mentioned for the governorship,
Judge Seneca HaseltOn of Burlington
and Hon. Felix McGettrick of st. Al
bans. If the former should be, named,
and would accept the nomination, he
would give the Republicans the biggest
fight the party has had in many a year
in this state. He is a very popular and
a very able man.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-07-04

The prohibtory law is not dead yet
as several Rutland parties discovered
last week. For contempt of court by
violating a liquor Injunction against a
building owned by George II. Baker on
Center street, John B. Cronan and
Henry w. Struffe were each fined $500
by Chancellor John II. Watson of Mont
pelier at a session of Chancery court at
the county court. The original injunc-
Taft under the nuisance clause of the
Vermont statutes.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-07-04

The best nominating speech III the recent
state convention was made by Hon. Frank
Plumley Of Northheld and the best speech in
seconding nominations was made by Col II.
+. Parker of the Bradford Opinion. Who
ever listened to Mr.. Plumley could but feel
that he showed ability to take an active part
in any legislative body and the Times hopes
to see the day when he will be the successor
Of Hon. kittredge lIaskins in the house Of
representatives at Washington. - Groton
Times.
The Times manifestly could not have
"listened 70 Mr.. Plumley," for he did not
make any nominating speech. Hon.
Frank Partridge of Proctor is the man
the news paper has mixed with Hon.
Frank Plumley.-Rutlaud Daily News.
The Daily News is wrong, Mr.. Plumley
nominated Hon. Zed 5. Stanton for lieu
tenant-governor and made one of the
best speeches ever heard in Republican
convention. This detracts nothing from
Mr.. Partridge's presentation of Col. Proc
tors name, as his speech deserves all the
good things said about it by the state
press.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-07-04

The United States Senate has been
dsgraced by another fight. This time
Bailey of Texas demanded satisfaction
of Beveridge of Indiana and not getting
it IN just the shape and form that. suited
his royal highness proceeded to try and
extract it from Beveridge's neck after
the approved Bowery style. He was
pulled off after his victim had been well
choked. His grip was so tenacious,
like that of bull dog, that he took
away the collar, neckte, etc.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-07-04

The executive committee for the Joint
fair of the Rutland county and Vermont
state Agricultural societies to be held
there the first week in September met in
this city and arranged important details
for the fair. last week.
Among those present were c. A.
Chapman of Ferrisburg, d. d. Burditt
Of Pittsford. l. s. Drew of South Bur-
lington G. NJ. winston of Brandon. II.
O. Carpenter and F. A. Field of this
city and I. NJ. Chapman of Middeburv.
The committee went through the
premium list and made several changes.
ID. ID. Burditt, II. O. Carpenter. Y. NJ.
Chapman were chosen a committee on
special attractions, and $500 was ap-
? oprated for this feature. Au ax)ro-
piiation of $1,000 was made for purse
for the horse races
Special rates for the far were made
by the Rutland railroad this afternoon.
Rutland Herald.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-07-04
Corduroy Dresses.

Along with the revival of velvet
corduroy dresses are likely to have u
turn, and for these it is noticeable that
the palest Of colors are used. Cream,
biscuit, fawn and gray are usually
chosen, and there is an artistic shade
of water green which should be imme-
diately appropriated by any woman
who has in her possession set OF
chinchilla furs. the combination being
specially happy. With our winter
dresses we are supposed to wear bod
Ices Of the same fabric as the skirts,
but the stout woman and many others
avoid this and keep faithful to the
blouse.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-07-04

In its issue of June 30, after comment
ing favorably upon the position taken by
the Register the journal says
1t matters not by what name a system
is known, or from what land the system
comes-from Sweden or Norway, or
South Carolina or the cannibal Islands.
We took system of voting from Aus
tralia, the land of kapgaroos the count
ries or states in question may have laws
for regulating the liquor traffic that may
be good for investigation or fruitful In
suggestion-but what Vermont wants is
liquor code as closely adapted to needs
and conditions existing within the state
as the best wisdom and virtue of her
citizens can frame. The code should
place the whole business of buying and
selling liquors, the entire management of
the traffic and use, in the hands of the
sovereign power. The sovereign state
can control the traffic more effectively
than the subject towns or counties. 1t
can establish agencies, appoint or remove
agents, specify for what purposes liquors
shall be sold, how and to whom they
may be sold, and prepare and visit penal
ties upon those who disregard the law.
What is wanted is Vermont system of
dealing with the traffic, and to that end.
in no narrow or one-sided spirit. with no
design to encourage or make easy the sale
of liquors, but with a single purpose to
legislate for the highest welfare of all
the people, the risen and the rising and
the coming generations, in the State, in
the sight of God frame and enact law
governing the traffic in liquors and their
use by this people.
The details of such may well engage
the attention of the best and wlsest men
of the State. These are the men who in
every town or city should be selected for
Representatives to the General Assembly
and their calling and election should be
beyond peradventure. Otherwise gray
injury may come to the State and il,
| dearest interests.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-07-04
DOan'S
Kidney Pills
Cure every kidney i'll from
Common backache to diabetes.

Mr.. Joseph Clewley, of AZ Church street,
bookkeeper for j. Il. Knox * Co., Lynn,
tools, says Il used several prescriptions
from physicians, trying to get relief from
attacks of backache. The pain was in the
region of the kidneys and the medicine
seemed TO relieve me for the time being
but it always returned. If | took cold it
was always worse, and at such times
was downright sick. | had a severe attack
and used Doans Kidney Pills. The first
box relieved me a great deal Continuing
the treatment short time longer | was
entirely cured, and l have had no return Of
the complaint"
For sale by all druggists; 30 cents per
box. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. Y.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-07-04
KEEP TALKING ABOUT IT.

The indications are that the average
Vermont Newspaper reader, who has
just emerged from months of day by day
editorial discussion of politics, is now
about to be treated to a few months
course of reading on the liquor law
issue But it is the issue and a very
real issue, everybody is talking about at
home and on the street-corners, the en-
tire state is aroused to grapple with and
settle one of the most serious problems
that governments have to deal with,
and so the more throughly it is venti-
lated the more intelligent will be the
judgement finally pronounced. Now is
the time when the broad minded citizen
who is anxious to do his part in the
proper disposition of this important
question should put aside his pre-con-
vctions. study ire arguments of all
sides, reflect upon them, and when the
hour arrives cast vote that is dictated
by reason and not by prejudice. a
campaign of education is under way and
the wisest man may expect TO have
some new thought brought to his atten-
ton that may well deserve his serious
consideration. 1t is by this careful
sitting of arguments by the great mass
of reading, thinking men that the
American nation eXemplities to the world
the tremendous power of an intelligent
self-governing peoplc.-St. Alban Mes
senger.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-07-04

No discovery in medicine has ever
created One-quarter of the excitement
that has been caused by DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption. It's
everest tests have been on hopeless
victims of Consumption. Pneumonia
Hemorrhage, Pleurisy and Bronchitis
thousands of whom it has restored to
perfect health. For Coughs, Colds
Asthma, Group, Hay Fever, IIoarsehesS
and Whooping Cough ii is the quickest,
surest cure in the world. 1t is sold by
W. II. sheldon, who guarantee satisfac.
ton or refund money. Large bottles SOC
and 81 CO. Trial bottles free.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-07-04

S. y. Andrews, for IS years superintendent
of the Industrial school at Nergennes, has re-
signed, to take effect Sept. /, at which time
Prof. ingalls, of Hyde Park will succeed him.
Mr.. Andrews has made a model superintend-
ent, has served the state well in that capacity,
and retires with most honorable record.
We understand he will return to Lamoille
county and again take up his residence in
Johnson, where he is well known and highly
respected.-Hyde Park News and Citizen.
Supt. Andrews has made this school
one of the best of its kind In the world.
lie has made it in deed and in name a
school for making good men and women
out of very raw material. His resigna-
ton is a great loss to the state, as no
man can be found who can do what he
has done in the State Industrial school.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-07-04

The startling headlines in a daily
make it appear that a Mortified man
was robbed of Sl05 while at church,
The body of the despatch, however,
cleared the church of all blame, as the
man was robbed of money that he had
left at home. Had he taken it with
him to church and put a V in the con-
tribution box he would now be 500
better of.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-07-04

The only, the genuine Dooley says
''if the Christian Scientists had more
science and the doctors lad more Chris
tianity, it wouldn't make much differ
ence which ye called inf We had a
good nurse"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-07-04

New Jersey has received S2,G9S POP
from corporation taxes and charters the
past year, more than enough to pay all
her state expenses, while Vermont tax
payers are putting their hands in their
pockets to the tune of - to % cents on
the dollar for state expenses.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-07-04

The REGISTER is indebted to the
Mortified News for the two excellent
portraits of the Republican standard
bearers that appear on another page.
Both are strong, able men who will fill
the respective positions with credit to
themselves and the state.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-07-04
Two Bankrupts Entered.

The following petitions in voluntary
bankruptcy have been filled at the office
of district court clerk in Burlington.
Herbert W Bevins, farmer and day
laborer of Georgia. Liabilities SG3O,
assets S265, exempt.
George ). Holden, farmer of London
derry. Liabilities 1898, assets S25.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-07-04

The state of Vermont is Indebted to
the Rutland railroad for the wide adver-
tisment given the many beauty spots to
be found within the state. In the
"Heart of the Green Mountains" skilled
photographers caught the many choice
bits of scenery TO be found along the
old line, and in "Across the Islands
and Beyond" they continue the work
over the branches lately constructed.
The book is beautiful piece of printing
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-07-04
a POOR MILLIONAIRE

Lately starved in London because he
could not digest his food. Early use of
DIR. Kings New Life Pills would have
saved him. They strengthen the stomach
aid digestion, promote assimilation, i'm
prove appetite. Price 25c. Money back
If not satisfied. Sold by w. IL. Sheldon,
druggist.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-07-04
COUNTY FAIR.

Good Advice From the Bristol Herald
Let's All DO 1t.
The convention season is over and now
all hands can Join in pulling together in
the interests Of the Addison county fair,
to be held the first week in September.
This county should lead the state on
fairs, and will if there is united action on
the part of the people.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-07-04

Mrs. Henriette o. Olberg, superinten-
Omaha Exhibition, writes from Albert
Lea, Mimi, as follows:
"Tiis spring contracted an aggra-
waiting cold, having been exposed to the
damp weather. Cafarrh of my throat
and head followed, which persisted In
remaining, notwithstanding / applied
the usual remedies.
"Reading of the merits of Peruna In
the papers, decided to try 1t and soon
found that all that has been said of your
medicine in such GASES is true.
al am very pleased with the satisfac-
tory results obtained from using Peruna,
am entirely well, and consider it most
valuable family medicine"
HENRIETTE O. OLBERG.
Summer colds require prompt treat
n1enf They are always grave, and
sometimes dangerous. The prompt
ness and surety with which Peruna
acts In these cases has saved many
lives. A large dose of Peruna should
be taken at the first appearance Of a cold
In summer, followed by small and Oft
repeated doses. There is no other rem
edy that medical science can furnish, so
reliable and quick in its action as Peruna.
Address The Peruna Medicine Com
pany, Columbus, Ohio, for a free book
entitled Summer Catarrh," which
treats Of the catarrhal diseases peculiar
to summer.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-07-04

The REGISTER this week prints under
the head of IAN Old Favorite" one of
the most notable poems of the century
that has Just closed. 1t is worth pres,
ervation. Cut it out and put it your
scrap book.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-07-04

The Rutland Daily News says that
Independent candidate for governor and
that the returns from the petitions sent
out TO the different towns asking him to
become a candidate are very disappoint-
ing to his friends. This can be classed
under the head of "ImpOrtant if True
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-07-04
new BOOKS

The following popular novels have
been received and are on sale at the
Register Book Store, or will be sent
postpaid for SC a copy additional
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-07-04

1t is stated that j. W. ketchum is writ
ing book. 1t would make pretty inter
esting reading if he should "tell the truth
the whole truth and nothing but the
truth
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-07-04

The Franklin county Old Home Week
association held an important meeting
Tuesday at St. Adams.
Among recent army appointments is
that of Charles f. Morse of Vermont, TO
be assistant surgeon.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-07-04
THE GREAT ISSUE.
Leading State Papers Discuss the Great Question of Regu
lating the Sale Of Liquors.

conditions is the amendment, not the re-
peal, of existing law, not the substtu-
ton of license and local option which
are devices of the devil of free rum. No
control can be complete and entirely eff
fective, but the largest attaintable meas
ure of control of the traffic and its eff
fective management in all its details
ought to be secured under the direct adj
ministration and supervision of the state
itself
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-07-04
PAINT Your BUGGY FOB 76o

to 81 10 with Devoe's Gloss Carriage
Paint. 1t weighs 3 to S ozs. more to the
pint than others, wears longer, and gives
a gloss equal to new work. Sold by A.
Calhoun & Son. l3wl3
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-07-04

The REGISTER is under great obliga-
lions to the Boston Daily Globe for the
loan of the very effective Old Home
week cut used this week.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-07-04

Yale has honored James Whitcomb
Riley with the degree of A. NJ. 1t had
better been ID. doctor of dialect.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-07-04

and the illustrations and letter press fill
one with longing to see the places de-
picted by pen and pencil, says an ex-
change.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-07-04

If Upton could not win the American
cup he has won baroncy.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-07-04

BOOK AND jon PRINTING in ever variety,
at the lowest prices consistent with good
work and quality of stock. For information
in regard TO advertising and Job work, apply
to n. A. seymour at the Register Office.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-07-04
BURLINGTON
a. RANx,
INCORPORATED Is47.


Deposits, Dec. 81, 1901, ss,OOI.7 Is..4
Surplus 36o,1sO.s4
Total Assets, sS,36I ,S99,4s
TRUSTEES.
CHARLES r. SMITH. WILLARD CRAM,
j. j.. BARsrOw, HENRY GREENE.
F. W. WARD, \. q. PIERCE,
HENRY WELLS.
Deposits made on either OF the first four
business days OF any month draw interest
from the LIST. II made afterward interest
Will cOmmenc" TN first Ct the following
month.
Interest will be credited to depositors Jan
uary Isl ana july lst compouding twice
year. There are no stockholders in this bank.
All earnings, less expenses, belong to Ce.
positors. The rate of interest depends on the
earnings but the law fixes the rate that any
savings bank IN the state can pay at not TO
exceed three and one hall 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 ! to $1,000, 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 mail.
Applications for loans or for information as
to standing OF the bank may be made to Rufus
Wainwright, Middlebury, or f. G. Dixie.
Bristol.
CHARLES p. SMITH. President
FREDERICK W. WARD Treasurer.
r. ~.'>HAM ASST Treas
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-07-04

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Cards of Thanks and Resolutions Will be
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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-07-04

The ten most popular selling books
each month will be added as fast as
they are issued. Remember we will
furnish promptly any book published.
The Register Book Store,
The Register Block, Middlebury, Vt.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-07-04

DepOsits, Dec. 81, 1901, sS,OOI .SIS.s4
Surplus 360,1SO..4