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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-11
The TRADING Sta m %.

OF all the slick schemes to get some
thing for nothing the trading stamp
takes first prize. Whether it is the
business man who is sold by the specious
talking solicitor and made to believe he
can increase his business and the whole
cost will come out of his patrons, or the
people who are sold and made to believe
that they will get the same goods at the
same price, and be given valuable pres
ents besides, it is slick fraud from
start to finish. The devil must have
invented the idea and forgotten to patent
it.
When will people learn that gold dol
lars cannot be sold for less than 100
cents? That something for nothing is
not and never will be obtained.
The Free Press shows up the manner
in which the business men are first
sold:
"The plan of attack adopted by these
people is cunning in the extreme. The
manipulators of stamps of a certain color
will visit city and inform intended
of goods will be taken in the place by
them. For example they will confine
their operations to a single dry goods
concern, single drug store, a single
crockery store, and one boot and shoe
store. The merchants who have formed
this combination pat themselves on the
back and congratulate themselves that
they have stolen a march on their less
progressive rivals.
after a short respite the promoters
of a trading stamp of color different
from that first introduced come along,
and play another set of singles with
dealers who have been wondering
whether they did not make mistake in
not taking advantage of the first oppor-
tunity. After a short interval a trading
stamp of still another color makes its
appearance in the community, and this
process is repeated until practically all
dealers in the communit find them
selves furnishing tradin camps of as
many colors as the ira Jnal Joseph's
coat.
When all dealers are doing this same
thing they are on equal terms just as
they were before the trading stamp vam-
pire made its appearance, and what is
the result: The trading stamp concerns
are gaining a handsome income out of
the community, and inasmuch as it has
been discovered to be impossible to get
something for nothing, it follows as a
matter of course that somebody is pay
ing for these goods which are alleged to
be practically given away. If the mer-
chants and other dealers themselves pay
the freight they must devise some way
of getting back this money, and they
must either advance prices or sell an
inferior quality of goods for the prices
charged before"
If the business men of this or any
town wish to try the idea let them issue
cards or tickets, profit sharing coupons,
redeemable out of their own stocks, and
then they will not help make richer lot
of millionaire stamp companies, and
their customers will get goods that are
worth something.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-11
OBITUARY..
Mrs. Mary Antoinette Lane.

Mrs. Lane, widow of the late Hon.
Henry Lane. was lifelong resident of
Cornwall. She was the daughter of
Alanson and Mary Parker Peck, and was
born September -, 1928. She married
Mr.. Lane Feb. 18th, 1S49. He died sud
denly in 1887 and she has survived him
sixteen years. Her death, which was
quite unexpected occurred after a short
illness of capillary bronchitis on Monday,
Nov. %. The funeral on the following
Wednesday at her late home was largely
attended. The services were conducted
by her pastor, Rev. S. H. Barnum, the
hymns, "Abide with me-" and "There
is no night there being sung by
quartet, and the solo part of the latter
hymn by Mrs, Carrie Carr. Mention
should be made of the many beautiful
floral offerings and their tasteful arrange
ment Beside her husband in the
burial lot near West Cornwall she was
laid to rest. She leaves two sons, Charles
H. of town and Arthur T now of Ottawa
P. g., with the latter of whom she lived,
six grandchildren and four brothers,
Orlin Peck of Portland, Ore, j. Monroe
Peck of Middlebury, Martin NJ. of Corn
wall and Henry T. of Bristol.
During the life of her husband, who
was for many years prominent in State,
county and town affairs, Mrs. Lane was
an efficient helpmeet and entertained
with liberal hospitality. She was a
quiet transformations and refined lady,
fond of reading and conversation,
lover of flowers which she bestowed
lavishly upon Others and very susceptible
to the charms of music. She became a
member of the Congregational church in
1851, and for several years taught a
Sunday school class of girls and assisted
her husband in the work of the school
when he was superintendent, repeatedly
entertaining the whole school at their
home. OF late years her health has
been frail and she has been obliged to
use the utmost caution to avoid illness.
She was held in high esteem by many
friends, but her children and grand
children by whom she was dearly be
loved will miss her gentle presence
sOrely.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-11
Birds of a Feather Flock Together.

This story is said to be absolutely true:
Miss William Robin of Louisville, KY,
was recently married to David Buzzard.
1t is her fourth matrimonial venture.
She was Miss Martin, daughter of one
of the best known Bourbon County
families. She first married Robert
Crow. He died and she married John
Sparrow six months afterward. She
and Mr. Sparrow did not agree, and a
divorce followed. Mrs. Sparrow became
Mrs. William Robin, but again divorce
was advisable. After a year of lonely
life Mrs Robin has become Mrs. David
Buzzard. She has two Crows, one
Sparrow, one Robin, and a Buzzard at
her home. There is an almost equally
strange coincidence in small town in
Chittenden county where two families
named Brothers and Sisters respectively,
have several times intermarried.-Bar
Telegram.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-11

The Vermont members of the House
of Representatives We're given good
places by Speaker Cannon. Congress
man Foster retains his place on the com
mittee of foreign affairs, one of the most
important committees of the House, and
is also member of the committees on
labor, claims, and expenditures of the
state department. Congressman Has
kins was appointed to the committee on
elections, and the committee on agricult-
ure and war claims.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-11

1t was flattering tribute that Hon.
Frank Plumley and wife received on
Venezuela. They were met at the sta
ton by crowd of over two hundred
friends and were escorted to their home
by the local band. A prophet is often
without honor in his own country, but
this is not true of Frank Plumley.
While he is a man of decided opinions,
many of them opposed to those held by
his townsmen, all respect and love him
as man, and he thoroughly deserves
the love and confidence that is reposed
in him by those who know him best.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-11
Sick Parts.

DIR. Humphreys Specifics cure by act
ing directly on the sick parts without
disturbing the rest of the system. There
are.thirty-five separate cures for the fol-
lowing imaladies:
Fevers, Worms, Collie, Diarrhea, Dyson
terry, Cholera, Colds, Neuralgia, Head
ache, Dyspepsia, Femalssz.W Weakness,
Group, the Skin, Rheuma is Malaria,
Piles. Ophthalmia, Catarh>4bWhooplng
Cough, Asthma, Earache, Scrofula,
General Debility, Dropsy, Sea-sickness,
Kidney diseases, Disease of the Heart,
Epilepsy, Sore Throat LaGrippe.
DR.. Humphreys Medical Book telling
how to get well will be mailed free on
request. Address Humphreys Medical
CO., Cor. William and John Streets,
New York.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-11
Great improvements Planned.
w. T. C.

The report of the government engi-
neers and experts was published Friday
and is of great interest to Vermonters.
Among other improvements, recon-
mended is one on Otter Creek, that will
be of great benefit to our neighboring
city of Vergennes. This report will
probably be favorably acted upon by
Congress About $4,000 will probably
be expended on the channel between
North and South Hero islands to con-
tinue the work, making the channel $50
feet wide and 10 feet deep.
1t is proposed to continue work on the
Burlington, VT. breakwater; to continue
dredging Otter Creek, VT; to make a
channel 100 feet wide and s feet deep
between Lake Champlain and Yer
gennes, VT, a distance of eight miles,
and to continue widening and deepen
ing the channel of the narrows of Lake
Champlain between Whitehall and
Benson Landing, a distance of Is
miles.
The report states that in the last fiscal
year $500 was expended in removing
eight wrecks from Lake Champlain at
points between Whitehall and Larabee
Landing, VT.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-11

The Christmas National Magazine is
fairly packed with attractive pictures
Southern Rival" George NJ. l.. Brown
discusses the rapid rise of the Argentine
Republic. Among topics of immediate
interest dealt with in Affairs at WASH
ington by Joe Mitchell Chapple. the
Panama Canal and Cuban reciprocity
stand first. The jamestown Ter-Cen-
tennial Exposition, by the president of
the exposition, General Fitzhugh Lee, is
a valuable contribution. For pictur-
esqueness in subject, treatment. and
illustration, The Origin of the Cake
Walk, by R. F. Smith, ST., late editor of
the Mobile Item, takes the lead. The
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-11

Golfers Weekly says c. H. Robb was
introduced as the memorial day orator
at Bennington in the following touching
manner.
eve have met here" said the sheriff
while the undulations of his bosom
showed the pride that burned within
him, ION this suspicious occasion to des-
ecrate the graves of those fallen heroes
who died in defiance of their country
and their country's law. l take great
pleasure, therefore, to interduce as the
orayter of the occashun, Mr.. c. II.
Robb."
If the Bennington sheriff ever catches
the editor of Golfers in the wilds of
Bennington he will run him in sure
pop.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-11
The following is the tribute of warm
Inar nl f,..n,,I.

The following is the tribute of a warm
personal friend:
a beautiful life has ended By a
beautiful life l mean, in this. one of
extraordinary placidity, abnegatng self
and full of consideration for others,
bearing the encroachments of old age
with serenity an example of true good
ness. No man had more friends here
than Samuel p, Nash for the simple
reason that every one knew him and he
lacked single enemy. 1t was impossi-
bic for HIM to make an enemy, so mani
fest was the purity of his nature. His
intellect was keen, his judgement well
nigh unerring, but his heart was his
chief attribute. My own acquaintance
with him was necessarily brief, but had
scarcely begun before he recalled to me,
as he will to all other friends, the open
ing lines of THE Miller's Daughter" in
their general applications:
see the wealthy miller yet,
His double chin, his portly size.
And who that knew HIM could forget
The busy wrinkles round his eyes?
The slow wise smile that round about
His dusty forehead dry y curled,
Seemed half within and half without,
And full OF dealings with the world?
In yonder chair see him sit,
Three fingers round the old silver cup
see his gray eyes twinkle yet
At his own jest-gray eyes lit up
With summer lightnings of a soul
So full OF summer warmth, so glad,
So healthy, sound, and clear and whole,
His memory scarce can make me sad.
His memory need make no one sad
'By reason of strength" his years were
much more than four score, but were
years full of kindness and good deeds,
and it was time for him to 90 to rest.
he passed away as gently as a sucking
babe goes to sleep upon its mothers
breast.
w. L. G.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-11

When merchant or customer is
asked to patronize the trading stamp,
let him ask whether the house back of it
can afford to do business for nothing
and if not who pays the trading stamp
man for his trouble, the merchant or the
customer or both:-Free Press.
This is fair statement of the case
These trading stamp companies have
grown rich and the people and the
merchants, who patronize these concerns
have made them rich.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-11
If You DON'T LIKE MUSIC.

you can avoid it. If you hate company
you can manage to be alone. But what
are you to do if, after taking a few
mouthfuls of food, you experience such
keen distress you wish you had gone
empty and hungry? Why, use DIR.
David Kennedy's new medicine, Cal
cura Solvent and cure the dyspepsia,
Write to the Cal-cura Company, Ron
dout, n. " for details and free sam
pie bottle
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-11

a press dispatch from Burlington says
that man who gave his name as Henry
White of Peckville, son of Hank White
the famous minstrel, was fined for in
toxication in the city court This re-
minds us of one of Hanks" old jokes,
where boy says to a man, "You are my
father but | am not your son." What
relation was he? The answer was, "the
boy lied.-Springfeld Reporter.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-11

We suspect that this is from the pen
of the woman editor of the Windham
County Reformer. ''The man who
thought he could fool a Montpelier
woman, get her money and then shake"
her for Sweden and his old sweetheart
made the mistake of his life. 1t is en-
couraging to have it thus demonstrated
that woman may be foolish enough at
forty to believe that young man "loves'
her when he encourages her to leave her
husband and home, and still stop good
way short of utter imbeCility.'
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-11

This bids fair to be a great season for
"coons.' A Highgate Springs man
recently killed two in one tree soon after
Mason S. Green's visit to Franklin
county Probably two of Clements
stray coons.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-11

After practically all the state press
had commented in more or less vigorous
language on the West Burke school
teacher who is alleged to have nearly
pulled out boys tongue in attempting
to punish him, the st. Johnsbury Gale
DOMAIN rises to remark: sold again"
1t was a town in Western New York
where the deed was done.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-11

The Bethel Courier of Dec. Sd con-
tanned a most comprehensive illustrated
article on the granite quarries and indus
try in that town. Editor johnson lie
always alert in the interests of his con-
stituents and his articles are always
timely, interesting and helpful Bethel
has just reason to feel proud of its local
paper.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-11
PADDED POETS

All the popular poets; books bound in
Levant Grain Leather, assorted colors,
rich side die, round corners, red under
gold, fancy end, each book in box, the
richest and most dainty edition and the
best value ever offered, $3.50, for only 81.
Bibles, Dictionaries. etc.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-11

The occasional good deeds that shine
LUMINOSITY in a wicked world ought to
be known. It's said that the Vermont
Marble company gave its employees for
Thanksgiving, 1O47 turkeys, 43 barrels of
sweet potatoes and - barrels of cram
berries Barre Daily Times.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-11

Two dont's; business men, do not ruin
your business by giving away trading
stamps; patrons, do not pay higher
price or buy inferior goods just to get
a few stamps, redeemable in cheap
goods.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-11
POPULAR NOVELS
Price, S1.25 to Sl.5O elsewhere.

PTICe, 81 20 10 ST 90 elsewhere.
OUR PRICE Csc, csc, ST.. OS to SI.2o
These are all late copyrighted books,
not books that have gone by. You will
be surprised at the prices, but we have
the books.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-11

Who would ever suspect dictionary CT
a joke, yet here is the Century dictionary
saying, "To pop the question see
pop"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-11

The right man for the right place,
Senator Dillingham; to head the Vermont
delegation to the National Republican
convention.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-11
SPIRIT OF THE PRESS.
Opinions of Leading Vermont Papers
Printed as News without Endorse

Word comes from Bennington that
man was found there in "a saloon tremb-
hing with ague-an almost unknown
malady in New England. He was
probably shaking for the drinks
Rutland Daily News.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-11
g M%vr~

This signature is OF every box of the genuine
Laxative BrOmO-Q uinine Tablets
the remedy that cures n cold In one day
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-11

fourth paper of American Auguries is
given in thie number and is forecast of
the future of American cities. The
other articles are equally interesting.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-11
Hoods Edrsdpdriiid
md Oils

Cure kidney and liver troubles, relieve
the back, and build up the whole system.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-25

Amalgamated C~opper-Copper was strong to-day
on the increased price for the raw mater al NJ
grades were advanced to-day. In the aftefntoa
Copper became q strong feature. There had been
early selling of II on reports that the foreigners
who were heavy buyers OF the Copper stocks had
ceased on the ground that trade conditiors did
NOT warrant further advances in the stocks.
Later the old pool marked up the price OF Anal
xamated Copper. Ire selling on the advance
was principally by Dominick l. Dominick and
Simmons & Slade.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-25

The reason am offering this stock for
sale Is solely to perpetuate the business.
am offering the safest I per cent investment
in America l retain a one-half interest IN
the business. my interest being represented
by the common stock; Not a single dol
lars worth Of water ed stock Is offered the
public. The W. l.. Douglas Shoe CO. is a
successful! corporation. probably the most
successful from q money-earnlng standpoint
of any shoe concern in this country.
The property Of the company is absolutely
free from encumhrance Of any sort. and Il
has sufficient cash carf'al to conduct a bust
ness OF s., q. COO Il year.
The W l.. Douglas Shoe Co. owns and
operates at Eruchton. Mass, the largest
Goodyear welt Ghand-sswHd process) plan.
and makes mere shoes Of this kind than
any other manufactures in the world. In 45
of the principal American cities In the very
best locations the Douglas Co. owns out
right and conducts CT retail shoe stores.
every one of which contributes to the net
profits of the business. The company also
sells Its product to retaii snoe dealers IN
Doug.as business has been prosperous for
more than % years.
In four years the business has more than
doubled. The net cash earnings available
for the payment OF dividends in the year
1902 were sufficient to pay, Z per cent dlvi.
dend on mere than 81. o90.JD0. There has not
been a year In the past twelve that this
business has not earned much more money
than an amount necessary TO pay I per cent
The capitalization of the company is hut
s2.0O0. 000. This is divided into Sl.0o0,0O pre-
ferred stock nd 81 100000 common STOCK.
Only the preferred stock Is offered for sale.
Behind the preferred stock there is $685.
966 of actual, tangible assets. I cannot re-
ceive one cent of dividend until the per
cent has been paid to preferred Stockholm
erS.
The business is now. and has been for sew
eral years. managed by a Board OF Direct
ors composed of capable business men. II
you are a careful, conservative investor
ore who will be satisfied with n safe and
permanent per cent investnent-you
Sho,r-l hpv thic stuck to-day while II can
be secured at par-one hundred dollars per
share. This : per cent preferred stock will
bring a premium of s. per share within two
years time.
This stock is in the nature of a first
| mortgage on all the. present assets OF the
| accumulate. No bonds or mortgages can
be placed on the property of the company
to lessen the security Of the preferred
stockholders.
There is no better investment in the coun-
try now available TO the public. Large
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-25

blocks Of this stock have been sold to care
full business men. I have also sold many
single shares to working people and persons
who have small amounts of money in saw
ings banks. This is a good investment for
for the workingman and small investor.
All stock sold this month will re-
ceive the full six months dividend
the first day Of next July.
The most searching investigation Of all
the books. papers and records of the W. L.
Douglas Shoe Co. is Invited. and every IA
city will be afforded any prospective In
weston or his representative who may come
to the corporations office at Brockton.
W. l.. DOUGLAS.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-25
LIGHTING ISSUES STRONG
ON SPECULATIVE BUYING.
TITLE GUARANTY is ON THE
UPTURN.
Transit Is Under Pressure at Early
Session, but Is Well Sup
ported Later.

Both sessions at the local stock exchange
were fairly active yesterday. The feature
of the day was the demand for the lighting
issues and excellent buying Of Title Guar
anty. fractions were slightly on the down
turn. but we'll taken on the decline. st.
Louis Transit opened at $29.3715 and eased
Off to s29.25. United Railways preferred
worked lower to SS2. The 4 Per celt bonds
were the strong card of the group at sS4si1s
and SIS.
Title Guaranty opened at s9l and rapidly
advanced to $95, with the bulk OF transac-
lions at the higher figure. Colonial was
eteady at 800.
Mechanics National at s295 and Bank OF
Commerce at Ss3.50 were the only active
bank stocks. -
Laclede Gas common advanced to $3.50
and Missouri-Ed son common was Wen
taken up to $22.5 Central Coal and Coke
was active and strong at $3.50.
At the afternoon session Transit had good
support at SOP and s2t.o7la and the As were
In demand at SIS. The Edison issues were
again active, with sales Of the preferred at
$50. the common at SD and 49, 10 and the o
per cent bonds at $3.50. Laclede Gas COM
mon advanced TO S59.I.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-25
New York Curb stocks.


.ported by G. IL. Walker & Co. No. $40 North
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-25
New York Curb Market.

New Yorrk. Irebs1 aa1HLLTbe curb market wa. onlv
moderately active TO-DAY. and although pr'ces
displayed some irresularitv as a result OF realiz-
ing sales. the general tone OF the r1arket was
strong. Interest cente-ed iarvelv in Greene Con-
soidated Copper. which scored a substantial gain
on heavy purchases. The total trades were esti-
mated at 30 600 shares.
Northern Securities sold at l1sH1i1xa
for $500 shares. Greene Cnpper at :4x g 2sH
for Len shares. Havana Tobacco common cold
at Sit<fb5L for 800 shares. Cuban g. sold Mt 3ais
for 80 bonds. Houston oil sold at Q for an odd
lot; Can preferred lsnn for 300 shores, an odd
lot Of Standard OH at rs. San francesca Railway
- at MMGsJN9s1 for 100 bonds and United States
Steel So at 95h for IL bonds.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-25
Chicago stock Market.

Boud Sales at New York.
New York, Feb. 24-Ssles of bonds were made
here to-day as follows:
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-25

Frisco-The early feature was the s-point ad,
oans Saving In f ~ 4. e B. 'h Hol fishe 3 pr, H al esS0, &
Hodges, George P. Butler & Bro. and other
vance was lost. Various rumors. were heard:
One. that J. r. Morgan & Co. had perfected
their plan for the acquisition of the property;
another that the control had passed to the Rock
Island. and another that Pennsylvania interests
he managed antagonistically to Gould interes'a
The gross earnings for the second week 2f Feb
increased $105, ZOE.
There were some rather interesting experiences
in connection with the rise. In one case a