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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-07-10
THE BROWNLOW BILL.
btate Legislators Like the Measure
and Think II Will Solve the
Road Question.

Congressman Brownlow, of Tennes-
see, says that his good roads bill is he
most popular measure introduced. in
congress since the civil war. He says
that even the democratic legislature of
his own state has indoors ed it, and that
the legislatures of MINES ota. Missouri,
Alabama and New Mexico have taken
similar action; and that he believes the
Dill will be indorsed by the legisla-
ture OF every state in the union. if that
Is necessary in order to press upon
congress the Importance of the meas
ure The following is a COPY of the
resolution as adopted by the legisa
ture of Minnesota:
Whereas, the burden Of improving
and maintaining our highways accord
ing to the general prevailing system in
this country rests entirely upon the
agricultural lands and people living in
the rural districts, and
Whereas, the state-aid plan for
constructing highways. as practiced
in the states of New Jersey New York,
Connecticut and Massachusetts, has
proven satisfactory in its operation,
and has offered a partial solution of
the road question in that it distrib
utes this burden of cost so that one
half is paid out of general fund sup
piled by the state, and
Whereas, it is desirable to extend
this principle of cooperation and dis
tribution of the burden of cost to a
still greater extent. so that the govern
Cf ha nj Il 10
share Of the cost of construction to be
paid out of the general revenues of
the United States. and
Whereas, one-half of said rev.
enues, aggregating during the last
two years $1,OO0.0OO per annum, is
derived from the agricultural states
and rural districts. while only ten
per cent. of the total amount is APP
propriated by congress for the use
of said agricultural states and dis
tricts. while 90 per cent. is appropri-
ated for public buildings and other
uses pertaining to great cities. and
"Whereas. Hon. Walter p. Brown
low. member of congress from Ten
nessee. has introduced a bill in the
United States house of representa-
tives. providing for a system of ma
tional, state and local cooperation
in the permanent improvement of
the public Highways. according to
the provisions of which the sum of
100000 is appropriated, and the
United States government is to pay
one-half of the cost of improving
any public highway when requested
so to do by, and in cooperation with,
any state or civil subdivision there
of; therefore. be it
Resolved by the general assem-
bly, of the state of Minnesota that
we hereby heartily indorse said Brown
low bill and recommend its passage by
congress, and that we request the
representatives from the state OF
Minnesota in congress, and instruct
the United States senator's from this
state, to vote and support said bill"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-07-10

Gus features. 1t is made as follows:
Drive or set the corner post and four
to eight feet from it on each side put
an additional post. Put on stay wires
first from bottom of corner post to
top of brace posts and after drawing
them tight, staple securely in posi-
ton. Next nail on six-inch fence
boards or poles at top so as to leave
the stay wires perfectly tight. 1t is
then ready for the wires and if it has
been well made the corner post will
never pull up. 7, Russell, in Or
ange Judd Farmer.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-07-10
HOME WATER WORKS,
A Simple system Whicai Can lie Intro
duced in Every Farm which
Has Windmill.

l would like to tell of labor saving
device, which | think will rival even
churn"or anything else on the farm;
one. too, within the reach of all who
have a windmill | refer to "home wa
ter works. or water under pressure
The possibilities are the bathroom and
closet. hot and cold water for the
kitchen, stock water and fire protec-
ton to both farmer and villager.
There is an eight-foot wind wheel,
a force pump over large well in which
is placed an automatic cutoff. About
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-07-10

swell, WE'LL" he exclaimed, as he
tackled her first pot-pie, "where did
you get this?" 81 made that out Of
Mrs. Shouter's cook book" replied
the young wife. Its a" "Ah!"
he broke in, this leathery part is the
binding, 1 suppose."-Philadelphia
Press.
Contagious Verses "Ketchin'."-
"This fishin' fever seems to be con-
tagious," said the stranger, noting
the long row of anglers perched apon
the creek bank. Eyes, it's ontsgious
all right" said the man who had been
fishing four hours without nibble,
"but not tchin'."-Baltimore Ameri-
can.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-07-10

More than twenty double-page
pictures a year by CHARLES
DANA GIBSON are only part of
the good things that come week
by week to regular readers of
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-07-10

SIMPLE WATER WORKS SYSTEM
300 feet away is the boiler, b, connect
ed by an inch and quarter galvanized
iron pipe. Both boiler and pipe are I'M
der ground below frost. From the
boiler pipe conveys water 10 the stock
troughs, another to the hydrant, and
q third to the house and lawn.
Primarily one peeds only a force
pump. pipe, cutoff and faucet to give
sufficient pressure as long as the wind
blows, but if you wish to store reserve
for a rainy day, or rather for a calm
day, add to your equipment boiler
old or new, but the larger the better.
Any condemned steam boiler will do.
Both inlet and outlet, you notice. are
at the bottom of the tank. In the be-
ginning the boiler is filled with air
only. As soon as it is air tight and the
mill continues it will soon compress
the air into one-half its volume or less,
forming an air cushion which gives a
pressure of 20, 30 or 50 pounds to the
square inch, equal to any Holly or res
ervoir system.
Any plumber or windmill man can
furnish everything necessary few
feet of hose will then enable one to
throw water over the farmhouse.
sprinkle the lawn or strawberry bed,
provide for bathroom, hot and cold
water. etc.
My father. retired railroad man,
living two miles south of Topeka, Kan,
has built a complete little plant ofthis
kind, which cost him about $3.50 o in
stall. and gives to his farm an advan-
tage which can scarcely be estimated.
Farm Tpurpn
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-07-10
BRACING CORNER POSTS.
The Device Here Described Is Desig-
mated by Its Inventor rs supe-
rior in Every Way.

/ have used several methods. but
have discarded all 90 them for the
one illustrated herewith. | regard it
as being superior in every way. 1t is
thoroughly effective, is easily made,
is neat and wholly devoid of danger
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-07-10
Many a Man

Has wrecked a fortune in the effort to
hold a place above his station.
Gives time and attention to subjects un-
worthy of sensible consideration.
Makes a lifelong enemy by telling tie en-
tire truth.
Finds himself frozen out OF position when
he has felt himself most secure.
Gives himself weary moments through a
feeling of supersensitiveness.
Takes things for granted through too much
enthusiasm.
Makes his influence felt by VIVA, he in
sinuates, rather than what he actually
tells.-Philadelpn Bulletin
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-07-10
For Piles.
Sample mailed free.
One application gives relief.

The continued use of Hum
phreys' Witch Hazel Oil per-
manently cures Piles or Hem
OrrhOidS-EXternal or Internal,
Blind or Bleeding, Itching or
Burning, FiSsureS and FistulaS.
Relief inamediate-cure certain.
Three Sizes. 25c.. SOC. aud 500. sold by
Druggists. or sent prepaid ON receipt of price.
Humphreys Medicine Co., Cor. William and
John sts., New York.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-07-10

stops the Cough and works of. the Cold
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure a cold
In one day. No Cure, No Pay. Price, IS cents
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-07-10
LEO RECEIVES LAST SACRAMENT.
Solemn and Strangely Picturesque Scene In
Apartments Of Dying Pontff.

Rome -(By Cable).-Pope Leo XIII.
is slowly passing away. The last sacra
ments were administered Sunday night
The aged pontiff i, still conscious.
Though fully prepared for death, he
still expects to live. He is so weak
that it does not seem probable he can
survive many hours. Cardinal Oreglia
di Santo Stefano, dean OF the Sacred
College and Carmelcugo, who upon the
Pope's demise, will be the first to OH
cially declare the pontiff dead, has Sc.
lected the apartment in the palace J7c
will occupy when, upon Leo's death sec
will take the reins OF pontifcal + po'
until the election OF the success d.
the chair. This bulletin was i,oss
S.45 p. m: bnary u. w
Since morning the Pope E ;n% i OF
has increased slightly, his ' .i;S Is tn
condition is unchanged, hi "n'Cn We
somewhat rapid and his . igl n'; ~ m
weaker, is not irreg .la:is llo''''N Y
ture is less than norm oNr
;s neriectlv consciousLAPPONl' in
% p'~ MAZZONl. c
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-07-10

overspreads his race, and it Is with dim-
Guilty he suppresses groan. lie controls
himself, however, and listens eagerly Tor
what may follow.
do you mean to tell me l am bound
to keep q depraved drunkard beneath my
roof" demands Sir Christopher, vehe-
mently. "a fellow who insults my guests,
who"
"The fact that he has contracted this
miserable habit of which you speak is only
another reason why you should think well
before you discard him now in his old
age" says Fabian, with increasing earn
estness. "He will starvc-die in a gar
ret, or by the wayside, If you fling him Off.
He is not in a fit state to seek another
livelihood. Who would employ him? He
was your right hand for long time, and
and he has done neither you nor yours
real injury"
Here the unhappy figure in the doorway
raises his hand and beats his clinched
fist in half-frantic though silent, man.
ner against his forehead.
''You defend him." exclaims Sir Chris
topher, irritably, "yet believe that in his
soul he hates you--wOuld do you harm
if he could. 1t is his treatment of you at
times" says Sir Christopher, coming at
last to the real germ of the anger he Is
cherishing against Slyme, "that-that--
Remember what he said only last week to
you"
"Tutp says Fabian, IT remember moth.
ing. He was drunk, no doubt, and said
what he did not mean"
"Well, as you seem bent on supporting
most unworthy object" says Sir Chris
tophcr, II shall pension Slyme and send
him adrift to drink himself to death rs
soon as it suits him."
"Why do thatT' says Fabian, as quiet,
ly as ever, but with all the determination
that characterizcs his every word and &C
ton. '"This house is large, and can hide
him somewhere. Give him two rooms In
the west wing-it is seldom used-and
give him to understand he must remain
there; but do not cast him out now that
he is old and helpless"
At this last gentle mark of thoughtful
ness on Fabian's part the figure in the
doorway loses all self-control. With
stifed cry he filings him arms above his
head and staggers away down the corridor
outside to his own den.
"What was that" asks Sir Christopher,
quickly; the smothered cry had reached
his ears.
"What? l heard nothing" says Fabian,
looking Up.
"The storm, perhaps" says his uncle,
absently. Then, after pause, "Why do
you so strongly espOuse this mans cause,
Eabian?'
Because from my soul pity him. Ho
has had many things of late to try him.
The death of his son year ago, upon
whom every thought of his heart was
rentered, was a terrible blow, and then
This wretched passion for strong drink,
having first degraded, has of course finish.
ed by imbittering his nature. l do not
blame him. He has known much mis-
fortune"
ITO BE Continued
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-07-10
ITO BE CONTINUED. J
"SIeepv Grass

There is species of grass, "Stipa
vaseyi," growing in the mountains Of
New Mexico and in some of the neigh.
boring regions, that has the marked
effect OF putting to sleep every horse
that eats it. Until recently there havo
been only vague and unauthentic &C.
counts Of it. But at recent meeting
of the Washington Biological Society
Mr.. Vernon Bailey, an official of tho
United States Biological Survey, de
scribed the effects Of this grass on tho
horses Of the exploring party Of which
he had charge last year
They had camped in the Sacramento
Mountains in New Mexico, at an alti'
tude of about eight thousand feet
Their horses had just been turned
loose to Craze on a grass that had an
abundance of green blades and tall
heads full of ripe seeds, when q pass
ing ranch man warned them that II
was sleepy grass" and added, III
they get a good feed of that grass you
will rot get out of here for week"
After the horses had grazed about half
an hour the warning was needed, and
the horses were picketed to another
GDot.
The next morning all the horses
were drowsy, and one was sound
asleep, standing with legs braced and
ears and lower lip dropping in a most
unusual and grotesque fashion. He
mad almost to be dragged to camp, and
would net cat lis oats or drink water
He preferred to sleep. All the horses
were sleepy for about three days, but
no i'll effects followed, except profuse
sweating while travelling, and little
loss CT flesh from prcferring to sleep
instead OF eating full rations.
The rarSe horses arc said never to
cat sleepy grass, and these that arc
brought into the region where it grove
end turned loose cat CT it only once
Horses thai wee thought to have
straycd end were lost for Gays have
been li"ally found asleep in the bushes
re2r camp. Cattle are said either not
to be Cff%Cted by eating this grass OF
10 refuse to cat it. The exact facts
fTc rot krowr. 1t is probable that
v-hC1 moro is known about this sleepy
r"ass 81 extract may be made from
i wiich will be CT use as a sedative.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-07-10
CHAPTER XIX.

Before you begin, Fabian, it is only
fair to tell you that l will not listen fay.
orably to one word in his defense. Under
the farcical term Of secretary, Slyme has
been disgrace and a torment to me Col
years; and last night has finished every.
thing"
at was very unfortunate, no doubt"
says Fabian, regretfully. what a curss
the love Of drink is-a madness, a pas.
SION"
81 have told him he must CO." says Sir
Christopher, who is in white heat OF
rage, and is walking up and down the
room with an indignant frown upon his
face.
AFTER all these years." says Fabian,
thoughtfully, drumming gently on the tn.
bic near him with his forefinger.
All night long the storm has ragged with
unexampled fury, and even yet its anger
Is fierce and high as when first it hurled
itself upon q sleeping world. The rain.
lrops are patterins mally against the win.
dow panes, through the barren branches
of the elms the wind is shrieking, now ris.
Ing far above the heads Of the tallest
trees, now descending to the very bosom
Of the earth, and, flying over it, drives
before it's mighty breath all such helpless
things rs are defenselcss and Mt it's mercy,
Perhaps the noise of the tempest out.
side browns the keen sense Of hearing of
those within, because neither Fabian nor
Sir Christopher stirs or appears at all con-
scious Of the opening Of a door at the I'D
per end Of the library, where they are sit
ting. AS this door is gently pushed open
a head protrudcs itself cautiously into the
room, though, on account Of the hanging
curtains, it is quite invisible to the other
occupants Of the apartment.
There is wildness in his bIoodshot
eyes, and nervous tremor in his bony
hand as it clutches at the curtain for sup.
port that bctrays the haunting terror that
is desolating him.
Il don't care" says Sir Christopher, 90.
durately. Il have suffered too much at
his hands; owe him nothing but discom.
fort I tell you, my mind is made up, Fla.
bian; he leaves at once, and forever"
At this the crouching figure in the door.
way shiyers and shakes his wretched old
head, as though all things for him are at
m end.
MY dear Christopher" says Fabian,
very quietly, yet with an air Of decision
that can be heard above the fury of the
storm, lit is impossible you can turn the
old man out now, at his age to again so
licit Fortunes favor. 1t would be terri.
ble."
At this calm but powerful intervention
Of Fabian, the old head in the doorway
(bowed with fear and anxiety raises it
self abruptly, as though unable to believe
the words that have just fallen upon his
ears. He has crept here to listen with
morbid longing, to hear contemptuous
words uttered of him by the lips that have
just spoken; and 10! these very lips have
been opened in his behalf, and nought
but kindly words have issued from them.
As the truth breaks In upon his dulled
brain that Fabian has actually been de-
fendlng his case. ghastly pallor
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-07-10

as she does so Stephens eyes unc!ose,
and a heavy sobbing sigh escapes him.
Strangely enough, as the TWO bend over
him, and his gaze wanders from one face
to the other, it rests finally with great
sense Of content, not on Dulce's face, but
on Rogers.
stephen! Dear old fellow. you are not
much hurt, are your asks Roger, tender
". "Where is the pain? Where does it
(urt you mostT
"HereW says Stephen, family, trying to
Gft one Of his arms to point to his left
tide; but, with groan, the arm falls
Helpless, and then they know, with sick
q aning feeling OF horror, that it Is broken
Stephen loses consciousness again for .
moment.
ut is brokenw says Roger. "And I am
afraid there must be some internal injury
besides. What on earth Is to be done,
Dulce?" in frantic tone; 1--WE shall have
him here all night unless we do something,
VIII you stay with him while I run and
try to find somebodyT
But Stephens senses having returned
10 him by this time, he overhears and un.
aefStanGS the last sentence.
"No, don't leave me-" he entreats, earn.
sstly, though speaking with great dill-
guilty. Roger, are you there? Stay With
me."
"There is Duce," falters Roger.
"No. no; don't leave me here alone"
says the wounded man, with foolish per.
sistency, and Roger, at his wits end,
IL ,lok 30
"Try to drink this" says Roger, hold
ing the flask again to Covers lips and
forcing a few drops between them. They
are Of some use, as presently slight, a
Tery slight, tinge Of red comes into his
checks and his eyes show more ANNA.
lion,
1T is very good of you, old man," he
whispers, family, looking up at Roger.
4 believe you are sorry for me, after all"
The "after all" is full of meaning.
"Why shouldn't be sorry for your"
rays Roger huskily, his eyes full of tears.
Don't talk like that"
81 know you think I behaved badly to
fou," goes on Stephen, with painful slow
hess. "And perhaps did"
Gas to that" interrupted Roger, quick.
y, were quits there, you know; moth
ng need be said about that. Why can't
We forget it? Come, Stephen, forget it
III; and be friends again"
with all my heart" says Cover, and
lis eyes grow glad, and smile of real
happiness illumines his features for mo.
ncnt.
'Now, don't talk any more; don't,
there's good fellow" says Roger, With
deep entreaty.
'There is-one thing-I must say
whispers Cover, "while have time. Tell
her-that l have behaved like q coward
10 her, and that give her back her prom.
se. Tell her she may marry whom she
pleases." He gasps for breath; and then,
pressing Rogers hand with his own un.
injured one, says, with q last effort: "Aud
that will be you, hope"
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-07-10
pos.oIInouiry Sill On.

Tho end OF the Postoficc Depar!'''"'
.d.t;aat;on is not yet in sight. Fourth
' n.s;stant Postmaster General BrlSto"'
,,,bn is in charge OF the matter says "'
oonrot ;ntellgcntly form any opIlllo" a.
80 when the investigation will DC a.
. end The Developments from Gay -
DIV have added fuel to the hre' 'iIus
nccessitating additional work 10 '"t
officials and prolonsing the wlndup o.
.ha affair. That the President des no,;
tne ," am@ the investigation closed as soon ,,t
to na pss; HE there can be no doubt DTt
as Po o. r,sdc il very plain to the ON
ie n$ IN charge that he does not iiloe, nS.
&c GLOW any OF the guilty parties ~
10 amy and rather than do this ne W y. nl
cap t,t;n ~ the investigation even Il II wa
coh'ir n.onon r by the time Congress
m pe,.,}c Is ont OF the city for Jew dhy s
- a' mme,j-earned rest-the trst nc r"'
,n,,on since tic investigation peg" n
t Ilnrn y no letup on the part OF o,
t thesc in charge, and Fourth As; ASST III
I5,oSr General Brriistow an" h, -
hand OF postal "sleuthS were a. - ' ccI
oS'' cycr going over the records o. ;Io -.
. a. AIN officials and obtaining eyi ;i,;or
: , unon which to secure their coll'i'''O'
+ if possible.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-07-10
In the Departments

:, 1...ar,,d the French ambaSS@
do W, and Secretary Of the Navy Hio o2nr.
uoi, ' thc orators at the patriotic eAe'
c;ses held in Washington: ,.. are in.
C'S III district Commissioners are III
vestiCating an alleged scandal III '"' -
lice department. Do;,,hr;doe-UofI
,ya s married to Bertram W. b. H. n,' IN.
wS cor r,-et of War Root ordered al ~
o-4;rat;on TO ascertain whether any ?,m
oon" 81 the War Department was Az. ~"
ororerlv involved in the Lyoh-hl''""N'
glove fo Cassatt was elected president ol
a. yvosI,;noton Terminal Company
the the; i, W 10 building the Union Station IL
W j2in postmaster General has abolish
nc nc oos;t;on of physician IN impoF-
tant postofhces' H.. .,,o oostohicc de-
felt for the year will amount u T4'''"
2o3, roret w. Machen. against Wh2 On,
,hr m"S indictments have been iounu v ~
tnre oot; i a bride in connection W.T. W.T.,
acCe lpr,,,,5ent contracts for iet'Gr-Do'
gov. .on ",rs was arraigned before JuSqT
I Da:..,,nrd IN Criminal Court NO l. a. -
r ,.n;'oJ the formal reading OF llie ~, ~
G Gictments. pleaded not guilty d anG ".
Il g gwen until July 20 to file a de'''"'''
shSa anera f Bate Bates notified General h, GG Ge
: that Lieut.. William +. M0C sont TO Fc
'o placed under arrest anu W
Sheridan. -. f., thc Postmast
hste& If be s9n;asiTSdd s Fl as be-
es i tofor Ds The effect is to take the 'y''
&C, e oOliticS