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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-04-03

We are pleased to print this week
fine picture of the new Kimball Me-
mortal Library at Randolph with
portrait of the donor, Col. Robert j.
Kimball. 1t is IA building of which any
town might well be proud 1t Is built
of pressed brick with Longmeadow lime
stone trimmings above the basement
story, which is faced with Isle La Motto
black marble. 1t is a story and a half
high above the basement. Entrance is
reached at the center 10y a broad flight
of Isle La Motto marble steps, thanked by
the Ionic candelabra.
The outside dimensions of the building
are 60 feet long 10y 80 feet deep first
story II feet & inches high and basement
high above the ceiling of the first story
to allow the finishing of three good
room. in the upper half story. The roof
is covered with Mortified slate and
trimmed with copper hip ridge crossings
and finals. The center is surmounted
with large copper dome, crowned at
/ the top with ornamental cresting.
| Within the circle at the top is rough
which lights the ceiling of the rotunda.
/ From the center of the donna rises IA flag
staff % feet high.
On the brownstone frieze, directly
] =. =,
"Kimball Public Library" and ON the
frieze of the attic window group the
date of the erection, 1902" Both the
inscription and the date are of solid
cast bronze.
Entrance to the building is under
massive hrownstOne arch. 10 feet wide,
into vestbule, six by eight feet, fin
ished with marble tile floor. verde an
tique marble wainscoating, from quar-
ries at RoXbury, and GLAZED red walls.
Two doors intervene between the vesti.
bule and the rotunda or delivery hail at
the center of the building which is di-
vided into two sections, the center being
l6 feet high and having domed ceiling
with stained glass center. AT the rear
wall and in the center is a large brick
fireplace and mante thanked on either
side by windows.
On the right of the delivery hall is the
reading room. to the rear of which is the
reference room.
AT the left of the delivery hall is the
-,
room in the front. Both reading and
book rooms are reached from the delivery
hall through wide openings thanked by
fluted columns of native Vermont curly
delivery hall is furnished with Vermont
marble wainscoating. The floor is of
terrazzo with figured mosaic border.
All the rooms of the first story are
finished in curly and figured red birch,
the walls having paneled wainscoating.
The windows have polished plate glass
transoms. All the ceilings are ivory
white. The building is lighted by
electricity.
1t is IA fact worthy of mention that it
is built and finished with Vermont ma
terial. The interior finish is more
beautiful than any costly foreign woods
and everyone who has inspected it is
surprised that this state produced such
beautiful lumber.
The Kimball family is one of the old
est in Randolph, where for three genera
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-04-03
The Cork Tree.

The cork tree is an evergreen oak
Africa usually attains height of thir-
ty feet. In Spain and Portugal it Is
somewhat extensively cultivated and is
peeled for the first time when from ten
to twenty years old. The first stripping
is not valuable and is used in the old
world principally for tanning. The
bark grows better after each success
sive peeling, which is done at intervals
of from eight to twelve years. The sea-
son for stripping in Europe is during
July and August.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-04-03

The kidneys are your
blood purifiers, they fill
tsr out The waste or
impurities in the blood.
II they are sick or out
Of order, they fail to do
their work.
Pains, aches andrheu-
matlsm come from ex-
cess Of uric acid in the
blood, due TO neglected
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-04-03
Ovsr=WOrk WeakenS
Your Kidneys.
Unhealthy Kidneys Make Impure Blood.

All the blood in your body passes through
your kidneys once every three minutes.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-04-03

klOHCy tOuUlc.
Kidney trouble causes quick or unsteady
heart beats, and makes one feel as though
they had heart trouble, because the heart is
over-working in pumping thick, kidney
poisoned blood through veins and arteries.
1t used to be considered that only urinary
troubles were TO be traced to the kidneys,
but now modern science proves that nearly
all constitutional diseases have their begin
ming in kidney trouble.
II you are sick you can make no mistake
by first declaring your kidneys The mild
and the extraordinary effect Of Dr. Kilmer's
SwamP-Root, the great kidney remedy is
soon realized. Il stands the highest for its
wonderful cures ofthe most distressing cases
and is sold on its merits r
by all druggists in fifty e-7-- - IA
cent and one-dollar siz- & 81 81. IS III
es. You may have a = :. t.: :. Z. u
sample bottle by mail Home Of swamp Root.
free. also pamphlet telling you how 10 find
out if you have kidney or BLADDER trouble.
Mention this paper when writing DR.. Kilmer
& Co., Binghamton. N. Y.
Don't make any mistake, but remember the
name, Swamp-Root, Dr. Kilmers Swamp
Root, and the address, Binghampton, n. ",
on every bottle.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22

granCy. The prisoner the only occupant of lh dock. Judge Lowe happened ill at the moment as Judge Bradstreet about to pronounce sentence Reckoning to the judge to delay sentence d moment Judge Lowe got clue to the case and then began:
 Your honor there is passage in the scriptures which no doubt you remember. l know recall lisping my dear old mothers knee. It is this, if your honor please: The foxes have holes, the birds of the air have nests but the sor of man, pointing the unfortunate vagrant in the dock, hath not place to lay his head.
 Thirty days in ja,'' said Judge Rradstreet
 Judge Root undertook reform the etiquette of the court which had always been rather free and easy concern. Prior to his advent the judges pro nOunced sentence in a low voice. and sometimes the accused not of his fate until informed by the court policeman But Judge Root ordered the accused to stand "and receive the sentence of the court With the expiration of Judge Roots term prisoners no longer stood up while being sentenced
 1t during this period that Attorney O'Nefl, who prosecuting attorney. undertook to have the sidewalks of the city cleared of snow. Up to that time the ordinance this matter a dead letter. He informed the public through the press what he intended doing but it regarded as Il joke for the idea of clearing SHOW off sidewalk never thought of, ill practice. at least. One morning, however, everybody surprised to see of the most prominent men in the city before toned But great that surprise, Judge Root caused the greatest of the year by sentenc ing all of the accused the almshOusc until the fine and costs imposed by him paid. Many of the accused whose names the grand list for hundreds of thousands of dollars Since then effort has been made to keep the sidewalks clear of
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22

institution the district court, which just established.
 The legislature of 1899, however, restored it's civil jurisdiction to the extent of S&OO.
 Like all the inferior courts hl this state. the city court has been political football. it's personnel de pending upon the political complexion of the legls lature Not many of it's old officers living to tell the tale of it's vcisstudes. The late exSenator Daniel r. Webster, who looked upon the strongest in the republican, party ill his day identified with the court, and is probably the best remembered.
 Though Waterbury became city in 1853. and there is no record of the change in annals til years later. For long time the city n"y was also prosecutor. Tn two instances thoro is record, in the state register least of tho pE"sp"utOr clerk of this court
 It's roster follows:
 1S55, John Ken7rirk. rncorder: S A. Keeney prosecutors Theodorp Rupl clerk.
 1S!Nt38 John Kendrck. recorder: S. A. Keeney prosecutors l.. S, Davis clerk.
 1S58-60 Theodore Ruel recorder: l.. S. Davis at- torney, C. w. Gillette clerk
 1S6O-U3. Calvin IT. Carter recorder; Iohn w Web $er attorney; C. w. Gillette clerk.
 1863-0t Nelson !. Welton, recorder: John w. Web- ster attorney; Henry l. Boughton clerk
 1S64-66 Calvin H. Carter recorder: John w. Wcb- Stor attorney: I. B. Spencer clerk
 1S65-61. Henry l. Roughton recorder: John O'NeilI attorneyi I. B. Spencer, clerk
 1967-7N Charles W. Gillette, recorder: John w Webster. attorney; George L.. Fields clerk
 1SIO-74, George l.. Fields. recorder: Charles w Gillette. clerk
 1S74-76 Henry I. Roughton. judge: Calvin Fl Car ter deputy judge; John ONeilI prosecuting attorney. Thomas Donahue. clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
WORK OF THE ARMY.

Tn 1892 branch of the Salvation army was es tabished in this city and services held in the 'barracks in the old rink building at the of Bank and Grand streets. Here services been held regularly since that time with the ception of a few months in 1899 when services held in building Bank street. At first the Sal- vationsts met with rather cruel treatment from the rough element of the population, wha used to enter the building disturb and break up the meetings and the officers brutally. The Sal vationsts persevered and grew strong The pioneer workers, the able Adiutant and Mrs sammis, succeeded in June 1893, by Captain and Mrs Con- nett, whose work in this city most successful. They were succeeded by Captain John Yorke who transferred in April, 1895, to South Manchester. His successors Captain and Mrs w. F. Jenkins of Corps No 1 of New York city
 Many workmen in this city have to be grateful to the Salvation army for the yard established by it during the hard times of 1S9394 The use of the lot at the corner of Field and Mea- dow streets was given to Captain Yorke and suf- fcient amount of money, lumber and tools do mated by charitable people to make the opening of the wood yard feasible. Work provided for many who were unable to secure employment else W'"'". In 1894 a weeks jubilee was held in honor of the visit to this city of General William Booth, to whom rendered magnificent reception in Jacques auditorium
 branch since the departure of Captain Yorke. have been follows: Major Jenkins. Adjutants Mackenzie and Barker and Stuf Captain Hull Gall three are Ia des) Captain and Mrs Parsons Adtutant Mrs Bree, Staff Captain and Mrs Miles Ensign and Mrs Norris Captain and Mrs Campbell. Captains Cairns. Barker Mason. and Ulom. Captain and Mrs Hat field. The last two mentioned have been in mand here since last June.
 The wood yard in charge Ensign Cordiff for six years, previous to 19nO IT" died from small DOX in PittShurg about two His wife now has charge of tho Salvation army shelter on South Main street. The Shotor, which is q lodging house for men. opened several years ago jutant Winchell has charge of the wood ward also of the salvage department. which was started a few months ago. Both being successfully nnrho of aI\ati has aided many poor families and has accomplished an imNlcnse amount of good since its establishments
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22

where the city court is held. This Was always g stufy lilly ventilated room, adapted for the purposes of a court But poorly lighted, badly ventilated, stuffy and damp it was, its condi ion CT 0hasZed still more when the police station was bt ( up against 1t on the south side. This ex- cuded whatever air that occasionally stole into the room before. Artificial light indispensable and the atmosphere failed to produce somno- lent effect upon both judge, jury witness and audi Judges of the district court made their terms there brief possible and judges of the superior court refused to hold court there unless ill of much importance
 The result great inconvenience to the members of the bar and litigants Sometimes business had to be taken to New Haven and thus great expense put upon people who could i'll afford it.
 Nevertheless when the bar asked the people in town for appropriation to remedy this condition of things the petition secuted The City hall too precious to be cut for the accommodation of a few lawyers, the sentiment of the town meetings which could not or would not the timent of having proper accommodations for the high courts here. The legislature appealed to but that body also refused to give any help. The suggestion of a building was opposed by the New Haven end of the county which great loss to the business interests of New Haven if court house was provided for Waterbury.
 At length however, the local bar and men promi- nent in financial and real estate affairs took the matter and went up to Hartford to the legiSIat}lr' This was in 1895. That year Judge George H CoweH and Hon Warren L. Hall elected rep resentattves and the late Daniel F. Webster senator Eotwtthsta anding influential opposition from the lower end of the county, particularly from New IIa city, Waterburys representatives and senator carried the day. The legislature passed a bill em- towering the county of New Haven and the town of Waterbury to issue bonds to the amount of SSOGO0 for new court house. and, at the time. ap- pointed the following committee to purchase the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
 AND SALVATION ARMY.

Field. Julian T. Smith, J. Henderson, Jr. G. H. Ben ham, B. L. Coe F. F. stanley F. H. Williams, d. W. Beach. E. L. Jennings, Dr E. w. Goodenough General L. \. VAnKeuren, C. B. Churchill directors
 Some Interesting Facts. # Organized May G. 1858.
 Keorganized September 25, 1SS". Incorporated May 2i, 1889.
 Building erected 1s92-03.
 Corner stone laid July 4, 1892 Building occupied June 1, 1885. Building dedicated October 2 1895. Cost of building, $60.0O0.
 of lot, $11,OOO ($16OO0 less $5,OOU sold off) Total cost of property $71,OOO. Size of lot 90x1S2 feet 9Ox2oO less 90x6S sold off) Size of entire building 60x120 feet Size of main portion 60x50 feet. Size of gymnasium 6Ox70 feet. Ground in front of street 40 feet. Ground east side 2Ox1S2 feet Bowling alleys (3) Fl feet long. Gymnasium lockers, 416
 Size of swimming pool 40x24 feet -& Depth of swimming pool :1a to 112 feet .a Capacity 10000 gallons Driven well under building 273 feet deep. Dornitor1es for young men, IS. The Women's auxiliary of the Y. M. c. A. was organized December Il, 1893 It's object, set forth in It's constitution. "to cooperate in the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22

eXper1ad: General $. W. Kellogg, John o Neil, James F. Russell George ii. Cowell John F. Kel- logg Daniel F. Webster, z Aorge E. Terry, F. B. Rice, k. A. Lowe. l.. r. r .rpee, and H. L. Wade After looking several sites the lot which the building now stands owned by the late Isaac New ton, mayor of the city, was selected. sec nppropriatIon of $1O,OOO necessary to finish and furnish the building, and in 1898 it occupied by the superior, district and probate courts
 The officials of the superior court are John r. KellOgg assistant states attorney Samuel J. Marsh, clerk and Edward R. Platt, messenger.
 The officers of the probate court R. A. Lowe, judge, and James J. Cassn, clerk
 The district staff consists of Hon George H.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22

among the courts of the state. In 1853 it into existence the court of records but it's jurisdiction was so limited and the business transacted by it SD small that it court In only, practically. Nevertheless it jogged along in its semi -obScury until about 1864, when tNe politicians and lawyers became ambitious and asked the legislature give 1t larger jurisdiction and wider field of practice
 The legislatures of those days not easy as the legislatures of to-day arg for it took those inter
 ested in the court of records two to convince the politicians and attorneys throughout the of the justice of their request. Accordingly the name was changed to city court and it's Jurisdiction raised 10 $1OO. Under this name it went until 1881. when 1t was changed to district and given uristlic
 ton as great as the superior court. All hs time he court was situated in the City hall. where the board of aldermen convene. Numerous changes were made in the lower floor of the City hall which eventually placed the district room
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
The City Court

The city court is the parent of the district court notwithstanding it is thp smaller and inferior court of the two and to 1SSl the story of one is prac ticalIy the story of the other. Originally the pre- siding official called recorder and he had two assistants in the first members the board of aldermen, until about 1875, when by act of legSla ture a deputy judge vls appointed ill their stead Up to that time it called the recorders court In 1881 it's cln14sed police and this it retained until 1893. when it given the preentious title of city When it underwent the change from recorders court to police it lost it's civil jurisdiction. 3his bestowed the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
City and District Courts.

On the corner of LeaVenworth street and kendrick avenue stands the house a terra aud granite monument to the poor judgment of the people of this city in particular instance It is also reminder of what can be done by men of in nuence when they combine that influence against the inclination of the people in general he peoplr did not want court house here. They could not see the benefit it would be them and the city at large. They combated the suggestion every year for ten years and won. finally the of such building became so imperative the members of the local bar took the matter of the hands of the people, went to the legislature with it got the permission the citizens of the city refused to give them.
 The agitation for court house building began through the district court which stands uni ,up
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
The Different Officers.

The present officers and directors follows: Mrs l. A. Spencer, president.
 Mrs A. Nj. Castle, Mrs ". E. Riley, Mrs samuel Root, vcepresidents. Mrs F. M. Peasey secretary.
 Mrs J. P. Morgan assistant secretary. Mrs M J. Fogg treasurer. Mrs o. G. Camp, auditor.
 Mrs Frederick Wilcox, chairman reception tolniit tee.
 Miss Idella Smith, chairman social commttee. Mrs w. W. Holmes, chairman membership mttee.
 Mrs W. W. Manville. chairman flower commttee Mrs E. J. Sandand chairman junior committee Mrs John Abbott. chairman committee Mrs J. F. Morgan chairman kitchen committed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
THE COURTS AND COURT OFFICIALS.

1976-77, Henry R. Morrell judge; George L. Fields deputy judge
 1s77-9O George H. Cowell, judge; George L. Fields, deputy judge; Benjamin HalGs, prosecuting attorney; E. F. Cole clerk.
 1SSO-S} George H. CoWel judge: A. r. Brad street, deputy judge; Daniel W. Webster, prosecut ing attorney; F. F. Cole. clerk.
 1SS3SS A.. P. Bradstreet judge E. F, Cole deputy judge L. F. Burpee, prosecuting attorney; Daniel F. Webster. clerk.
 188s93 A P Bradstreet. judge George H Cow ell deputy judge; L. F. Burpee prosecuting attorney Daniel F. Webster, clerk.
 1S9394 Charles G. Root, judge A. P. Bradstreet deputy judge; John ONeill, prosecuting attorney; Daniel F. Webster. clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22

In 1894 MT ONeil resigned and Attorney James E. Russell appointed.
 1895-98, George H. Cowel judge; Charles G. Root deputy judge; Daniel r. Webster, prosecuting attor ney fell i'll and his place filled by volunteers Wilson H. Pierce clerk during that term.
 1S98-O1, l.. r. Burpee, judge; Harold R. Durant prosecuting attorney; Bradford Webster, clerk
 19O1-O3, l.. F. Burpee. judge; Frederick M. Peas lev deputy judge; Harold R. Durant prosecuting at torney; Patrick J. McMahon clerk; Nicholas Com beack, probation officer
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
Tudge LoWe.s Able Plea.

There are many incidents in connection with the city court which the older members of the bar often recall with laugh. One of them concerns Judge R. A. Lowe of the probate
 One morning while Attorney Bradstreet judge of the he about to sentence a for
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22

Cowell. judge; Hon Frederick NJ. Peasley, deputy judge Hon I.inford F. Root, clerk; William Gillette,
 messengers John W. McDonald sheriff, civil side; John B. Doherty, sheriff, criminal side.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-14
The PARrY rs wIrH HIM

The speech of President Roosevelt
ON the American tariff is a geyere
blow to free traders and naturally
jolts the men who advocate the i'm,
mediate revision of the Dingley law.
The President points ont the danger tic
The prosperity and Industries of this
country that would surely follow were
an effort made TO revise any of the
schedules in the existing tariff because
/ " would open up the whole instrument.
The idea OF the President is that as
We are having unquestioned prosperity
under our present tariff it would he
dangerous and probably ruinous to
touch il at this time on in the near
future. The Courier believes that a
very large majority Of the republican
party agrees with President Roosevelt,
and also that large majority of bust.
ness men, farmers and wage eafners
are not in favor of a change
The speech OF our President was
Ia true statement Of facts and condi-
tons as they exist What he said can
rot be contradipted What could be
truer than the following excerpts from
his speech?
a nation like ours could not long
stand the rllinous policy of readjEsting
its business TO radical changes in the
tariff
Sweeping and violent changes in
such a tariff, touching vitality the in
terests of all Of us, embracing agricul.
ture. labor manufactures and com
meree, would be disastrous In any
event.
Tie business world. that is, the en-.
tire American world cannot afford, il
ii has any regard for its own welfare.
even to consider the adyisability of
abandoning the present system.
Il may be better to endure some in.
.eonyeniences and Inequalities for a
time than By making changes to risk
causing disturbances, and probably
causing disturbances. and perhaps par
alysis in the industries and business
of the country
When 1t comes to upsetting the
schedules the effect upon the business
interests Of the country would be ru-
nous
No change IN the tariff duties can
have any substantial effect in solving
tho so-called trust-problem
The question Of tariff revision stands
wholly apart from tie question of
dealing with the trusts.
Certain great trusts or great ccrno-
rations are wholly unaffected by the
tariff
The President points ont what would
follow were fte Republican party to
open the tariff question and he does
NOT plisstata fact When he Is nom
mated neEt year he win demand that
he stand on a platform to conform
with the IDEAS EXPRESSED in his speech.
and he viii accept nothing else And
the republican party is with him on
the tariff question
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-14

Wade must be reckoned with in this
deal Last year lie won In the congress
sicnal race and his term vii not end
until March 4. 1905. He is too shrewd
a politician te surrender what he CON
siders a possible chance of recollection
fol the certainty Of defeat for COVER
nor There IS no question but thai he
will be rcnoninated by second district
democrats 10 succeed himself The
question OF his election is another
thing a united republican party In
the second district can defeat him but
eyerything considered, his chances are
better III congressional race than
they could possibly he Tor governor
It is safe to say that neither repub'
Hcans or democrats win give the
washington rpmor serious considera-
zion. Both Sides know that no demo
cfat can possibly win the eoyernorship
this year The Courier only discusses
the washington ruInor to show what
foolish political guesses arc made and
the ignorance OF outsiders about poiiti-
cal conditions in Iowa.