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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-05-15
HIS HARD-LUCK STORY.
1t Was No Joke to own a Ranch Two
Miles Long by Only Three
Feet Wide.

"How about a pass to Buffalo?" in
quired red-faced, CHEEKY looking man
of the poor superintendent the other
morning. The latter replied that
transportation was suffering from q
bear movement and would not prob
ably recover to par for several days,
says the Rochester Post Express.
"Well I'm used to it," remarked the
stranger. Ever since l lost my ranch
out west, nothing can touch me. I'm
burglar-proof."
"How did you lose your ranchP' in
quired the superintendent, as he sharp
ened a pencil.
The applicant took a back seat and
explained.
"When l went out west 40 years ago,
the country was rough and tough. l
was way out west-in fact, what you
might term beyond the west. located
strip of land and was about to build
a ranch house, when the government
stepped in and made new allotment.
This left me strip of land two miles
long, but only three feet wide. How
ever, put up a house, 3x300 feet, and
went to work cultivating the rest of
the premises. Game was so thick
that L had to go out every morning and
sweep it off the doorsteps before
could make my way to the well. For
tune favored me at first.
There wasn't room enough for more
than one man to work at time on the
property, it was SO narrow, and one
thing l would never do again was to
overstep onto government property
After the first corn harvest, l found
that the west end of my building was
filled with golden ears, but | did not
have room to shell it. Then came a
cyclone and blew every cob through a
knothole in the roof, leaving the kerr
nels in the house. There it was, al
shelled. 1 followed some of the cobs
for is or 20 miles, and found then
four or five inches deep into rock maple
trees"
You are wandering from the main
ISSUE" suggested the overseer. How
did you lose your property?"
"Oh, yes. You see, my holding was
so narrow that 1 was forced to build
it head to the wind. Well, last month
the wind veered about and struck the
house broadside, and, of course, blew
it over. Then the toll of years went
for naught."
Say" gasped the overseer. "You
don't want a pass to Buffalo. Yor
want to become hypnotist, or, bet
ter, go into politics. Stay here through
the next fall campaign and explain
to the voters the whyness of the where
fore and the whichness of the thus"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-05-15
EARNING YOUR LIVING
An Open Letter to Any Girl Who Ii
Dissatisfied with the Work
She Is Doing.

To succeed one does not need an
empty field and no competitors, but
pluck, perseverance,, capacity for
hard work, some ability and fairly
good health. The first two lessons
you would have to learn would be
self-reliance and pride in work. Ii
you are going to earn your living you
must look at these things practical
ly. There is little chance of get
ting money except what you earn
each day yourself, and to earn it
you must go about it cheerfully and
without the fear that the students
will know you are working" L dare
say you could work your way
through college; some mighty clever
men and women have done so, but
you would have to do it without false
shame, says Woman's Home Compan-
ion. L know you will not like my
saying that if you can teach school
you certainly should do SO while you
are waiting for other matters to de-
velop. 1t brings you money, helps
you TO be independent so far as rela-
tives are concerned, and may lead
to your getting some eastern posi-.
ton that will bring you nearer to
your hearts desire. | wonder if
you know how slowly people achieve
things; how they slave years just to
get the chance TO do what they like,
and what is really best suited to
them. 1t is no longer unusual or
important for a woman to want to
earn her living-most of US do. The
thing is to work, and work hard, to
even get the chance, and to work at
the thing nearest to you. Work
toward your ambitions and ideals,
but give up trying to jump to them.
Nothing but genius or luck does
that, and genius and luck are very
rare. Take life practically Don't
think the world owes you anything.
Patience and hard work Will accom-
plish twice as much as borrowed
money and sympathy. Learn to smile
at the blows of the world, and never
for a second dream of not succeed
ing. wish you the best of luck,
and will be always glad to be any
kind of help to you. Work at some
thing right away. Always look your
prettiest and smile your happiest for
friends-and even foes. Reach for
success, but get happiness along the
way.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-05-15
Estate of r. l.. Chauuette.
Order of MOTHERHOOD of VIII,

O TATE OF VERMONT, nv,
- DISTRICT OF ADDISON, SIS. Ing rlooate
Court for the District of Addison:
Be ii remembered, that at n session of the
Probate Court, holden at Middlebury, within
and for the District of Addison, on the nth
day of May, A. ID. 1903.
Present: VIM. II. BLISS, Judge.
Whereas, a certain instrument of writing
under seal, purportlng to be the last viii and
testament of i. l.. Chaquette, late of Orwell, in
said District, deceased, having been this day
presented to said Court for Probate and duly
filed in the Registers Office: Therefore, it Is
ordered, that all persons interested in the es.
tate of said deceased be notified to appear be-
fore said Court, at the Probate ONCE IN Mid
dlebury, in said District, on the lsl day of
June, A. ID l903 by publication of this order,
three weeks successfully previous thereto, in
The MiddleDury Register, a newspaper printed
at MiddleDury, to show cause, il any they may
have, why said instrument in writing should
not be proved and allowed, as the last will
and testament of the said deceased
y true record,
w. H. DAVIS,
Register.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-05-15
Graded School Notes.

The NJ. II. s. base ball team will
practice on the college campus during
the absence of the college varsity.
Miss Ida Waugh is supplying in No. Z
during the absence of Miss Barry.
The Caesar class had verb test
Wednesday afternoon.
Beniaman Stewart has recovered from
the measles but has not returned to
school yet.
In accor lance with the usual custom
there will be a program in the high
school on the last Friday of the month
in honor of Memorial Day.
School was dismissed in the grammar
school Wednesday afternoon on account
of the sickness of Miss Bond.
The base ball team will cross bats with
Vergennes high school, at Vergennes
tomorrow afternoon.
Harry Cushman went Saturday to
Northfield, where he witnessed the
Middlebury college and Norwich base
ball game.
George Duff left Monday for short
pleasure trip in New York state.
School was dismissed early Tuesday
afternoon to allow those who wished to
attend the wedding.
On account of unnecessary noise in
the high school room a number of the
scholars have had their seats changed.
Those absent from school this week
are Miss Munroe, Miss Miner, Miss
Wilmarth, George Duff, Isaac Hagar
and William Hagar
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-05-15
Worth Hearing.

An address of unusual interest is to be
delivered in Middlebury on Tuesday
evening, June 2. On that date Charles
NJ. Smith, of Worcester, Mass, will tell
the story of thrilling personal expert
ences in the Civil War. Mr. Smith was
a member of Co. E, First Massachusetts,
Cavalry, and the record of what befell
him includes his capture on November
90, 1868, his imprisonment on Belle
Island and Andersonville for eleven
months, his escape from Andersonville,
and the happenings of the thirty-four
DAYS that elapsed before his reaching of
the U. S. gunboats on the gulf of Mex
leo. Of this address the Lowell, Mass,
Daily Courier says Corporal Smiths
talk last evening was as much superior
in interest to the best lectures as well
written andkwell acted drama is superior
to an ordinary essay. Mr.. Smith tells
his story without oratorical flourish, but
in clear, concise, pure English, and his
auditors are kept closely engaged from
first to last. We wish every dweller in
New England might hear it,"
The Lawrence, Mass, Daily American
adds: "Mr. Smith otght to be in demand
by every Grand Army post in New Eng
land to repeat this wonderful story "
The lecturer is to appear under the
auspices of the Y. w. G. A. of the
college, the enterprise of whose officers
in securing for the citizens of Middle
bury so exceptional an opportunity for
instruction and enjoyment is highly to
be commended.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-05-15
Estate of Harlow Peck.
Commissioners Notice.

The undersigned. having been appointed
by the Hon. Probate Court for the District of
and adjust all claims against the estate Of Har.
low Peck, late Of Rridport, in said District,
deceased, and all claims exhibited in Offset
thereto, hereby give notice that we will meet
for the purposes aforesaid at the Hotel
Bridport on the LIST day of June and 10th day
OF October next, from O'Clock p. m, until 8
o'clock p. m, each of said days, and that six
months from the 10th day of April, A. ID. 1903,
is the time limited by said Court for said
creditors to present their claims to us for ex =
animation and allowance.
Dated atBrldport, this 18th day OF May,
A. u. 1908.
G; F, s0LLAGE, Commissioners.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-05-15
LEICESTER.

The dry weather is seriously interfer-
ing with the growth of crops and many
wells are dry.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. L. Barker of Chicago
are with their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j.
G.. Barker for two weeks.
J. C. Swinington and daughter,
Georgia recently met with an accident
while driving in Brandon their team
being run into by Mr.. Powers who was
breaking colt. Mr.. Swinington had
several ribs broken and his daughter
was considerably bruised. Both will
recover.
Sherman Slade of Glastonbury, Conn.
is in town for a short visit.
Mrs. Fairbanks of Jay, N. Y, and
Mrs. Wilson of Rutland are visiting their
sister, Mrs j. c.. Swinington.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-05-15
Estate of Thaddeus j. Myrick.

CTATE OF VERMONT, M, n,
kDDIsTRICT OF ADDISON, IS. Ing rropate
Court for the District of Addison:
To all persons interested in the estate of
Thaddeus j. Myrick, late of Bridport, in said
District, deceased.
GREETlNG
By the authority OF the State of Vermont,
you are hereby notified to appear before the
said Probate Court, at the Probate ONCE in
Middlebury, in said district, on the sth day
ofJune, A. ID. 1908, at 10 o'clock a. M, to show
cause, II any you have, why the account of
G. III. Smith, 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.
18th day of May, A. ID 1903.
w. II. DAVIS. Register
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-05-15
CREAM HILL

Service next Tuesday evening, May
49, at 1880 o'clock.
The following officers were appointed
John r. Leonard, warden; Thomas w.
Leonard, secretary; Jeremiah n. Leon
ard, treasurer and delegate to the Do
cesar convention.
At the business meeting of All Saints
mission, Cream Hill, the financial state
ment showed the chapel entirely free
from debt with a good chapel well fur
nished. They voted to put in cement
cellar floor so as to form basement
room forsocial purposes and to put in
new wood furnace.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-05-15

The Bride-And you haven't quar-
relied with your husband once in all
the years you've been married?
The Matron-No; but then, you seeo
l always let him select his own neck
ties.-Woman's Home Companion.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-05-15
Norwich Wins at Base Ball.

NoRTHFIELD, May 12.-The game of
base ball between the Norwich Univer-
sity and Middlebury college teams was
witnessed by large crowd at the cam
pus Saturday afternoon. 1t was very
interesting game and much enthusiasm
was manifested. Middlebury had few
supporters who helped the boys along
with their cheers when they made "A
good play, as they did several times, but
Norwich was the much stronger team.
The score is as follows;
PA SO 50 Total
Norwich, 90 0 0 o. 8
Mddlebury, O113 OO01 6
Earned runs, Norwich ?; 2 base hits,
Washburn, Coulombe, Fisher; 3 base
hits, Howard; stolen bases, Norwich 8,
Middlebury A; base on balls, by Morris,
6, by Wilson, z; struck out by Morris 8,
by Wilson 10; hit by pitched ball, by
Morris, L. passed balls, Chase 1, Fisher
2. Umpire, Nebaum. Time hours, 10
minutes.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-05-15
Currie'd Turkey.

Cook three tablespoons minced
onion in one tablespoon of butter until
slightly Drowned. Add one scant tea
spoon of curry powder one tablespoon
of flour, salt and pepper to taste, and
cook for three minutes, stir in one and
one-half cups turkey broth or gravy,
and one pint of diced turkey. Simmer
for ten minutes, and serve in border
of rice.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-05-15
CREAM HILL.

George and Media Myrick were in
Middlebury the first of this week.
Net proceeds of the social held at
John E. Wright's in Bridport last We'd
nesday evening were over $40.
Rev. w. T. Forsythe returned to
Middlebury on Thursday.
Mrs. Marie Fuller of Rutland visited
at Mrs. Jane Fullers several days this
week.
On Tuesday evening, May -, there
will be service in the chapel, at 7.30.
All are invited to attend
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-05-15

She-I ought not to have married
such an extravaganza man.
He-But, my dear, the man whom
you married couldn't be anything
se.-Philadelphia Bulletin.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-05-15

RUTLAND, May 11.-Three DRINKS &C
cumulated in the city Jail over Sunday
and with breach of the peace case.
Charles Mclaughlin of Chittenden and
Joseph Emery and Royal Kenney of this
city were the respondents in the intoxi-
cation cases. They all pleaded guilty
and the court fined them each So and
costs.
Charles Ross of Burlington pleaded
guilty to a charge of breach of the peace
and he was fined 50 and costs of S7.30
All the respondents paid their fines.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-05-15

Yeast-I've got new umbrella.
Crimsonbeak-Well, / wouldn't go
about telling people. You want to
keep it to yourself.-Yonkers States
man.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-05-15
Depositors in Savings Banks.

All who have money in Savings banks
and trust companies will be interested in
the following formal notice being sent
out by these institutions;
Attention is called to the following
section of the State law;
EXAMINATION OF Gel OsIT BOOKS.
Sec 4Ga5. In the 1895 aud very fifth year
thereafter, ~ such tine in the year as the
inspector Of finance shall designate, the
trustees Of SnYing banks. savings institution
and trust com panies shall call in the deposit
books Tor examination ana verihcation.
Depositors will please bring or send
their books as soon as convenient that
that they may be examined and verified
in accordance with the law, when they
will be returned to the depositors.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-05-15

BOOK AND JOB PRINTING in every variety
at the lowest prices consistent with good
work and quality of stock. For information
in regard to Job work, apply to n. A. sey-
mour second floor, Register Office.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-05-15

what, Edith going to marry Bobby
Bib? Why, he's only an apology for
a mani"
well, l suppose she thought sh'd
better accept the apology."-Brooklyn
Life.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-05-15
License in New Hampshire.

The eleven cities in New Hampshire
voted for license Tuesday by an aggre-
gate majority of about 900O OF the 1876
towns heard from So favored license and
1877 voted against license. Outside of
the cities the towns combined vote
against license was about 1000 greater
than the vote in favor.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-05-15

MONTPELIER, May Thames Turney
took ten days in Jail for second offence
Saturday and Cornelius O'Reagan OF
Granitevile paid his fine for a first
offence.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-05-15
Not to Escape.

what did Miss Antique do when
she was finally successful in finding
man under her bed-send for a pc.
liceman?"
mo; she sent for a minister
Judge.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-05-15
Mott in That Case.

He-Do you believe that if one per-
son gives another pair of scissors
it will cut their friendship?
She-Not if it's a nice little pair
of silver scissors with my monogram
on.-Brooklyn Life.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-05-15

BARRE, May 1.-The city court dis
posed of number of intoxcation and
other cases this morning. Cornelius
O'Regan who was fined in the Montpelier
court last week was up for q second
offence and paid fine of $l5 and costs.
Alexander Mortimer, F. j. Downs, E. j.
Cushing and George Stacy were each
fined the usual amount for the first
offence of intoxication. Charles Milne
was fined S15 and costs for a second
offence.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-05-15
Wonderful Woman.

PARTNERSHIPS a smart woman, in
she not?
Patrice-Yes; she manages an au-
tomobile, a cook and a husband with
consummate skill.-Yonkers States.
man.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-05-15
THE LICENSE LAW.
Continued from page 81

BURLINGTON, May 11.-Edward Eng
lish and Wilfred Bissonette were in city
court Saturday for intoxication. They
pleaded guilty and each was fined S. and
costs of 1910.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-05-15
Ju.tifabIe Hauteur.

Pauline-Have you nothing to be
proud OFF,
Penelope-Yes; I'm proud that I
haven't any false pride.-Detroit Free
Press
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-05-15

In requesting change OF address, subscrib'
sss must invariably give their old address as
veil as the new. otherwise names cannot be
coated in our lists
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-05-15

ADVERTISING rate-card will be sent on APP
phcation. Copy must be in the hands OF the
printers not later than Wednesday noon to
Isure insertion in that weeks issue.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-05-15

Stops the Cough and works off the Cold
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure a cold
in one day. No, Cure, No Pay. Price 20 cents
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-05-15

st. Adams, May 12.-George Lynch
was yesterday found guilty of second
offence of intoxication and was fined $15
and costs which he paid. This was
Lynchs second trial in two days Al
bert Tanner also charged with intoxica-
ton, was found guilty and fined s. and
costs Two strangers in the city, too
drunk to tell their names Were locked up
yesterday after noon. Fannie Laroe was
also arrested on n charge of breaking
the peace.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-05-15

Bradford, the only license town in
Orange county, had several liquor pose
cutions on Saturday in which fines,
county Jail and the House of Correction
share equally.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-05-15

BURLINGTON, May 13.-Four men
We're arraigned in city court yester-
day for intoxication. They plead
ed guilty and We're fined So and costs of
So 70 each. They were Thomas Butler,
Fred Taylor, Fred Harrington and Abra-
ham Martin.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-05-15

ENosBURGH, May 1.-THE Quincy
honse bar opened Saturday and two Shell
don men filled up and tried to run
Spauldings livery. Chas. and John Nc
Mahon paid S19.02 each.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-05-15

ST. ALBANs, May 13.-Henry Talbert
of Montpelier was arraign9d before JUS
tice Kearney yesterday, and pleaded
guilty and was fined S. and costs Fan
ME Laroe pleaded guilty and was fined
So and costs or 10 days in jail. She chose
the latter
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-05-15
Loves Final Age.

The last age of love in a mans life is the
dotage. This is peculiar to wealthy old
men, and its most pronounced symptom is
a mania for presenting diamonds, and open
ing bottles for chorus girls who call him
papa. At other times in a mans iiie he
has some slight misgivngs about love being
always conducted on reciprocal basis;
but when he reaches this age he throws
fear to the winds, says a writer in Aims
lees. He knows he is loved for himself
alone. The man at 25 doubts his power to
win a woman's heart. The man at rs is
cock-sure that he is a charmer nothing
feminine can resist. He knows the ratio
OF his fascination has increased with his
advancing years, and he quarrels with his
family, who are cruel enough to suggest
that the debutante he leads to the altar
may have a weather eye on his will
The last age of love is the most danger
Gus of them all, and is generally fatal In
fact, love is like the measles. 1t is safest
and goes easiest with a man when he has it
early in life."
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-01-01
The Reward |
Of Duty ~
By EDWARD B. CLARK.
ADO YOUR duty though the heav-

"nO YOUR duty though the heav-
ems fall" said the commandant
of cadets to the battalion of STRIPPING
soldiers. The commandant had a
curious way of mixing his aphorisms,
but he meant well.
Obedience and devotion to duty are
the keynotes of the scale of life's har-
mony at West Point. Duty begins in
the morning when the student mon
com" reports his fellow cadet for hav-
ing forgotten to turn his wash bowl
upside down, and it ends at taps"
when the inspecting officer reports
some luckless one for being fraction
of second late in getting between
blankets. It's duty, hard duty, gen
orally distasteful duty, but in the end
it generally pays in acquired discip-
line. Even at West Point, however, it
is sometimes possible to stretch the
idea of duty beyond the normal limit.
Billy Lang was a frst-class man.
Billy was a private. He probably
would have been a cadet officer if he
hadn't been caught the previous win
ter taking a trip to Cold Spring over
the frozen surface of the Hudson.
That was the time Billy felt the re-
suit of an officers devotion to duty.
Billy took his punishment without
murmur, for he was a crank" on the
subject of duty. The commandments
lessons on the subject, especially as
applied to what it was ones duty to
do to others who happened to make
disciplinary slips, had made a deep
impression on Billy Lang's mind.
1t was in Billy's "yearling" camp
that he met Frances Curtis. She was
a mighty pretty girl, who lived in New
York city and who had spent a month
at the Point with her mother. Billy
had called on her in New York when
he went on his furlough as a second
class man, and now that he was in
frst-class camp, here was Miss Curtis
back again with her mother at the old
hotel on the brow of the bluff over
looking the siege battery.
Billy Lang was the oldest man in
his class and consequently was called
dad" He was just under the age
limit when he entered and would be
witnir month of &c when he grad
uated. Now Billy was in love with
Frances Curtis. There wasn't any
question about that at all, and he had
an idea that was not in the least dim
that Frances Curtis lad fallen victim
to his handsome face, soldierly bear
ing and brass bell buttons
He was sitting with her now under
the trees near the camp guard tents.