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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-02-05

communities of the commonwealth,
The Grange has become power in Yer
mont power for good says the Daily
News.
There are now eleven Pomona oranges,
as they are called, and 81 subordinate
oranges scattered through Vermont.
Rutland county has ten oranges. All of
the subordinate bodies are healthy thriv-
ing, growing organizations. There was
in 1908 an Unprecedented prosperity
among the Vermont oranges in matter
of increase in membership, not only
among the older ones but also in the
formation of new ones There were
eighteen new oranges and one Pomona
grange chartered. During the preceding
year fourteen new oranges were insti-
tuted.
There are seventeen oranges with
membership rolls of over hundred each.
They are located as follows: Brattleboro,
West Randolph, Springfield, Bridge
water, Ludlow, Poultney, Williamstown,
Mortified, Bridport, Barton Landing,
Brandon, Washington, Bethel, Claren-
don, Coventry Castleton and Lunen-
burgh. Vermont now lays claim to one
grange equal in size to any other in any
state in the union-it has 435 members.
Oranges less than year old have al
ready 1875 members.
All this indicates clearly the hold that
the principles and practical operations of
the Grange have taken upon the farm
ing communities of Vermont. AS the
chief executive of the order puts it:
"The rural population is beginning to
understand that to come within the
gates of the order means more intelli-
gent and successful farming more cheer
full and attractive farm homes, broader
education for the farmer and his
family. 1t stands for intelligent and
progressive legislation in the interests of
agriculture in the town, state and
nation. 1t believes in the right of every
American citizens to labor with diligence
and received just reward for the
energy bestowed. The order does not
conflict with any other legitimate in
terests, but is firm in the belief that the
farmer is entitled to full share of what
the harvest yields"
This is at once fair and attractive
enunciation of the principles of the
Grange. 1t is no wonder that it is wax
ing strong.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-02-05
tasteful to them or not.-Barre Daily
Times.
Right you are. All laws should be
enforced. That is the first duty of every
citizen.
GETTING USED TO IT.

The public did not shudder at the ter
rible catastrophe in which nearly 200
miners lost their lives the other day.
fearful as was the calamity. 1t did not
shrink from the contemplation of the
details of the accident by which scores
upon scores of human beings were sud
denly transformed into corpses. Nor
did it give but scant attention to the
awful fate of those who, shut off from
all means of escape, were left to die in
agony.-Barre Daily Times.
The series of shocking accidents fol-
lowing the Chicago horror have numbed
the sensibilities and feelings of the peo-
pie. The people are "getting used" to
these awful catastrophies. 1t is just so
with intemperance. The people become
accustomed to seeing drunken men on
the streets and it does not seem so bad
as it did year ago.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-02-05
n. L. Hindiey Says.
GRIFFIN,

A man is never too old to learn, but he
very often will not take the trouble to
try.
Give the devil his due if you must,
but it isn't necessary to owe the devil
anything.
Many brooks and rivers in Vermont
are frozen almost to the bottom, but
rivers of cheap talk are flowing freely.
Talk of dark horse" is steadily grow
ing in connection with the next COVER
ship. Well, dark horse sometimes
beats white mule.
There is no existing law to prevent a
two by four critic from exasperating a
full-sized intellect by carping comment
but there ought to be-
The anti-saloon league is to institute
an anti-license campaign in license towns
and cities, preparatory to the March vote.
Right and proper.
The Burlington Free Press has new
double-deck perfecting press. 1t always
had plenty of heavy editorial guns. Now
let us have few quick-tirers.
1t may seem like rubbing it in" but
the State Medical Society now ought to
deal with the Newport physician just
fined $500 and costs for breaking the
liquor law.
Before definitely putting a candidate
into the field to smash the mountain
rule, the west side sarcastically enquiries
if the east side is all done nominating
No, the Tribune is inclined to the
opinion that the next Republican can
didate for governor has not yet been
named.
Joe c.. Jones, remembered for his
dramatic call for Clement delegates to
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-02-05

In the February number of the Ma
tional Magazine, Socialism and the
Labor Unions" by Marcus A. Hanna, is
a contribution of great significance to
the nation. 1t is American, wholesome.
comprehensive, readable. 1t contains
the following statement of the senator's
plans for the future: 81 took some time
to consider the work of the Civic FEEDER
alton, and am firmly convinced that it is
the object to which desire to consecrate
the remaining years of my life" This
seems to answer the people who are
wondering if Mr.. Hanna desires the
Presidency. "Affairs at Washington, "
by Joe Mitchell Chapple deals with cur
rent national affairs and tells some good
stories of public men, with many new
and attractive portraits. The other
articles are all timely and interest
ing
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-02-05

Pneumonia is fast taking first place as
the 'great white scourge." There were
over 10000 deaths from this disease in
New York city alone in January and the
death record of Chicago and other great
cities was fearfully large. Take care of
yourselves. Beware of colds that affect
the lungs. Dress warm; take plenty of
exercise in the open air; sleep with
window raised; eat plenty of plain,
nourishing food; avoid alcoholic bev-
erages.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-02-05

An exceptionally well-informed article
tributed to the Review of Reviews for
February by the Hon. j. Sloat Fassett,
of Elmira, N. Y, whose large business
interests in the 'hermit kingdom" have
brought him into close touch with vari-
GUS phases of the far Eastern situation.
Among the illustrations accompanying
the article are portraits of the Emperor
and Crown Prince of Korea, from photo
graphs presented to Mr.. Fassett by the
Emperor himself.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-02-05

One of the neatest and most appro-
pirate compliments ever paid Vermont
was that by President Roosevelt in a
letter to the Vermont Association of
Boston. He wrote:
"There are larger states and Weather
states than Vermont, but there is not one
that surpasses Vermont in the character
of what is, after all, any states best out
put, its men and women. AT no crisis
in our national history, political, mill
tary or social, has Vermont failed to
take the right stand. To a peculiar
degree all Vermonters embody these
traits of the New England character
which have made the New England
stock of such dominating influence in
our national development"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-02-05

A book will be published early this
this season by the Delaware & Hudson
Railway company in the nature of a
hotel and boarding house directory of
such institutions in Vermont and else
where at points available to tourists over
their lines. The information to be
included in this publication will be the
names of hotels, distance from stations,
how reached, capacity of each, rates,
etc. Any house can have free represen-
tation in the book by writing the general
passenger agents office in Albany.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-02-05

STATE OF VERMONT, MI, n..o
oDIsTRICr OF ADDISON. IS. Inc rrooate
Court for the District of Addison:
Hannah NJ. Boardman, late of Middlebury, in
said district deceased:
GREETING:
BY the authority of the State OF Vermont
you are hereby notified to appear before
the said Probate Court, at the probate Office in
Midulebury, in said District, on the 22d day of
February, a. ID. 1904, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ. to show
cause, If any you have, why the account of
l.. p. Boardman, executor 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.
Dated at Middlebury, in said district this
LIST day OF February, A: ID. 1904:
VIM. III. BLISS, Judge.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-02-05
Growth of Grange in verm o n { =.

The official directory of the Vermont
State grange, Patrons of Husbandry, for
1904 has just been issued, as has also the
book of proceedings of the last, the
thirty-second, annual meeting of the
state order, held in Rutland last Deem
Der. Both of these publications give a
a comprehensive view of the extent of
the organization in Vermont and some
what adequate idea of its widespread
ing influence throughout the farming
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-02-05
Estate of Edgar F. Cross.
COMMANDMENT, Notice.

The undersigned, having been appointed
by the Hon. Probate Court for the district of
Addison. commissioners, to receive, examine
and adjust all CLAIMS against the estate of
Edgar f. Cross, late of Goshen, in said
district, deceased, and all claims exhibited
in offset thereto, hereby give notice that we
will meet for the purposes aforesaid. at
his late residence in said town of Goshen, on
the 23th day OF February and 10Th day of July,
1904, next, from 10 O'Clock a. m. until o'clock
p. mr. each of said days. and that six months
from the 10Th day OF January. A d. 1904 is
the time limited by said Court for said cred
itOrs to present their claims to us for exam
ination and allowance.
Dated at Goshen, this Both day of January,
A. D. 1904.
ia. SESSIONS, Gov,
o. T. SEVERY, "o"'
MRS. SUSIE CROSS, Admx.,
Brandon, Vt.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-02-05
NOTE AND COMMENT.
NEVER SAID 1T.

Why do some papers keep harping
about Mr.. DeBoer? He has said he did
not care for the honor of being governor
and that ought to end it. The Courier
believes there are men in the state every
bit as we'll qualified for the Office as Mr.
DeBoer, who would appreciate the high
est honor the state can bestow.-Swan-
ton Courier.
He never said anything of the sort.
He did say he would appreciate the
honor very highly, but he could not be a
candidate.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-02-05
DEPORT of the condition OF the
X First National Bank of Orwell,

at Orwell, in the State of Vermont, at the close
of business, January %, 1904.
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts, Sl05,327 81
Overdrafts, secured and unsecured, 6s5 SO
U. S. Bonds to secure circulation, $4,000 90
Stocks, securities, etc, 800 90
Banking house, furniture and fixtures, $500 90
Other real estate owned, 1896 OIL
Due from National Banks mot
Reserve Agents) 1874 3S
Due from State Banks and Bankers, SO 81
Due from approved reserve agents, 1890 81
Checks and other cash Items, 100 10
Notes of other national banks, 3l5 90
Fractional paper currency, nickels,
Lawful money reserve in bank, viz
Legal.tender notes 1850 90 lo,so5 so
Redemption fund with U. S. Treasurer
(5per cent of circulation), $500 90
Total, sl9O,726 81
Capital stock paid in, $4,000 90
Surplus fund.- 10000 90
Undivided profits, less expenses and
taxes paid, 9,S49 16
National bank notes outstanding, 47,4i5 90
Dividends unpaid, l06 80
Individual deposits subject to check, 1926 80
Total, $3.50, 726 81
STATE OF VERMONT, I, D: L. Wells.
above named bank, do soemnly swear that
the above statement is true to the best of my
knowledge and belief.
D. L. WELLS, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this Goth
day OF January, 1904.
CHAs. W. BRIGGS, Notary Public.
Correct-Attest
w. B. WRIGHT,
Ell. ORMsBEE,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-02-05
Meeting of Congregational Club.

The annual meeting of the. Western
Vermont Congregational Club will be
held at the First church, Burlington,
Monday afternoon and evening, Febru-
airy To-
The Rev. G. II. Smith of Pittsford,
president of the club, will preside, and
among the speakers will be the Rev. DR..
N. Magee Waters, of Brooklyn, N. Y,
who will give public address at the
evening session; M. III. Buckham, presi-
dent of the University of Vermont, Burl-
ington, whose address will be upon 1.-The
Relation of the Church to the Schools
and Colleges" the Reverend Doctor
Barstow, who will speak on 1.-THE
Relation of the Church to Young
People," F. S. Morrison state secretary
of the Young Mems Christian Associ-
alton, whose subject will be, "The
Relation of the Church to the Outside
Young Man"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-02-05

Burlington, the city by the unsalted
sea, is liable to be in the same boat with
Chicago, that has over $3.50, 100000 in
damage suits pending against her.
Burlington's economical mayor will not
allow the icy walks to be sailed, and the
papers are full of tales of accidents and
suits will surely follow.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-02-05

The editorial column of the Barre
Daily Telegram is worth reading every
day. That paper is edited with great
ability and its statements are eminently
fair and candid 1t is not afraid to call
a spade spade, either
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-02-05
ENFORCE ALL LAW.

1t behooves such license men as be-
lieve in the new law as a temperance
measure to get together and see to it
that the law is enforced if they desire to
see it retain its place on the statute
books. Montpelier Journal.
1t behooves all men to see that the law
is enforced, whether the law be dis
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-02-05

In his address at Dartmouth the other
night Mr.. Bryan uttered a truth well
worthy of emphasis when he said that
the highest product of a nation was its
manhood and wOmanhood
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-02-05

Says the ST. Adams Messenger, when
commenting on local affairs, IF you
stay away from the caucus tomorrow
night, you have no right to complain
about what is done there" The same is
true concerning every other caucus and
every other town. 1t is a sacred duty
to attend the primaries.-Barre Tele-
gram.
This is what this paper has advocated
for years. 1t is the highest duty of
every voter to attend the caucuses,
especially in Vermont where a nomina-
ton is equivalent to an election. Practi-
cally all the officials of State and county
good resolve, that you will attend every
caucus this year and vote for the best
men.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-02-05

How many people noticed the wonder
full beauty of the snow on the trees early
this morning? asks the Barre Telegram.
Thus do many of the best things of life
pass UNDECIDED.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-02-05
WRONG AGAIN.

The Middlebury Register, owned by
Joseph Battell, calls for the reelection
of Senator Emery of Orange county.
Let's see. Senator Emery was quite a
Battell bill man in the last legislature,
wasn't he?-Swanton Courier.
1t was not the Register that suggested
Senator Emery but Washington county
paper that has very large circulation
in Orange county. This paper believes
in returning experienced, able, con-
scentious men to the legislature.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-02-05

bolt the Republican state convention in
1902, is leading a crusade against license
in Rutland. AS administered in the
Marble City, license has been almost as
bad as prohibition, and any citizen, of
any political shade, is justified in calling
for dry vote next March.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-02-05
Get the Most
Out of Your Food

You don't and can't if your stomach
is weak. A weak stomach does not di-
gest all that is ordinarily taken into it.
1t gets tired easily, and what it fails to
digest is wasted.
Among the signs of a weak stomach
are uneasiness after eating, fits of ner-
vous headache, and disagreeable belch-
ing.
II have taken Hoods Sarsaparilla at
different times for stomach troubles, and
run down condition OF the system. and have
been greatly benefited by its use. l would
not be without it in my family. l am trou-
bled especially in summer with weak stom-
ach and nausea and find Hoods Sarsaparilla
invaluable" E. b. HICKMAN, W.Chester, Pa.
Hoods JdrSdpdrilld
and Pills
Strengthen and tone the stomach and
the whole digestive system.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-02-05
Estate of Hannah Nj. Boardman

MRS. SUSIE CROSS, Admx.,
Brandon, Vt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-10-24
AN AMATEUR
PHYSICIAN


IOriginall
Those people. said the medical stil
dent who are always telling an inva-
lid just what's the matter with him
and recommending some peculiar treat
ment are nuisance
Il was once very much benefited by
one Of these amateur physicians. re-
piled the artist.
Your How 7"
You know Ned Bradley"
Yes; simpleton. He's one Of that
kind knows more about medicine
than whole school Of doctors. Did he
doctor you27
Well, yes. was feeling very bad
one spring, and in the midst Of my all
ings ran across Ned ! know what's
the matter with you, be said. It's
your heart Going 70 a closet be
brought out stethoscope and cIapped
il to my heart He listened awhile
then rushed off to ease where he
kept half dozen medical books with
such titles as Ones own Doctor.
Medicine Made Easy and the ike
and, taking one Of them, he hunted
through the leaves till he found heart
disease After reading what 1t said
he reluctantly informed me that was
liable 10 drop down dead at any mo-
ment.
"Of course you submitted the case
to a physiciang"
That's what should have done. but
] dared not lest he should confirm
what Bradley had said. Instead |
went about expecting each day would
he my last The flesh melted from my
bones / lost my strength was on
the verge Of collapse Then / began
70 make preparations for my death.
had $4,000 IN government bonds and
no relative iii the world to whom to
leave them The only person / loved
was Mary Klagget, and Mary was re-
ceiying the attentions of Alex Mac
Arthur Nevertheless, my affection fol
her was Of the true kind We had
been ehUms at school. hunted butter
flies together in summer and skated to
gether iii winter Then, when we grew
older we read the same books, thought
the same thoughts, had similar aspirin
lions. All went well till Macarthur
appeared then dropped away But |
loved Mary 10 wen that resolved to
leave her my bonds
After that went doWnhill at to-
boggan speed Somehow | felt averse
TO meeting people they bore an invalid
so, asking how be feels. and all that
50 | kept at home and at last took to
my bed. / called in doctor and took
any quantity Of medicines, but none Of
them did me any good
Did you tell him about your heart
diseasefa
No; ] preferred to have him make
his own diagnosis AT least, this il
the excuse made to myself for not
telling him. The truth is, / didn't dare
tell him for fear his reply would end
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-10-24
cncltnII. nn Mheel..

The cocktail perambuiator, a novelty
in Philadelphia, was recently wheeled
about FOR the first time by the walters
at the Bellevue Statford hotel. says
the New York Herald This is the way
it works.
a patron orders a cocktail, and away
goes the waiter In moment the
thirsty one sees the perambulator ap-
preaching on two big rubber tired
wheels. The waiter pushes the per
ambulator to the table where the pa
tron is sitting. and II comes TO halt
maintaining its equilibrium by means
Of a rod as does a hanson cab at rest
Then the waiter takes glass, some
shaved ice and other necessary in
gradients sfrom the perambulator
mixes the drink, serves it and wheels
the machine away.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-10-24
The Times Daily Short Story.

the business at once. wnen ! got so
low that / thought ! wouldn't last
much longer / resolved to send for
Mary ana give her my property When
she came and saw my condition she
burst into tears
Mary, ] said. you remember how
we used to play together. read the
same books what pleasant times we
had in each others companionship
Well, all this made you the only being
III the world to me. Now I'm going TO
leave you. There is the key to my
box in the safe deposit company. and
here Is paper making you a present
OF the contents You will lind there
fifty $1,000 United States bonds Take
them. and may Alex Macarthur make
you happy
"she just bent down over ME and
whispered
You have made great mistake
land you're not going 70 marry
Alex2
mo.
You don't love himT
How could / when | have always
loved somebody else2'
'She said this SO softly and looked at
ME SO tenderly out OF her brimmine
eyes that began to suspect | had
made fool Of myself in drawing out
of the race s. easily,
Mary, whispered. is It | ycu
l0veg
Yes; and If you get well We will
enjoy life together
And If notg
Then I don't want your bonds
she was sitting on the bed beside
me, my arms about her, and her cheek
down against mine The door opened
ard m walked Ned Bradley
II orace he said, I've found ont
there nothing the matter with YOU
after alI
What?
You're we'll enough, so far as your
heart is concerned.
"'Then what did You mean BY telling
me that | was liable to drop at any
momentT
/ got hold Of the wrong book.
'He was going on to explain. but !
grasped d pitcher that stood on a table
beside my bed, and rs he vanished out
Of the door the croekery splintered all
over the floor sank back exhausted
with the EFFORT. for had really brought
myself down to a low state by worry
ing and gasped for breath Mary put
some liquor 70 my lips and revived me-
Mary called d servant ana ordered Il
carriage. lii half an hour we were
bowling along fine road, and was
coming up famously Mary stuck to
me for fortnight AZ the end oil which
time was as strong as ever"
Upon my word" sail the medical
student, A didn't know you could be
such fool"
An artist should have q strong imag-
nation you know. I've always felt
kindly toward Ned Bradley because
he was the means Of bringing me and
my wife togethex
"H'mph,n grunted the medical stu
dent suppose he had killed your
DENNIS d. RODMAN.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-10-24
RICH MAN TAKEN FOR VALET.
Millionaire by Mistake Had Breakfast
in Hotel Servants Room.

II q Carter president OF n large
rolling mill in Pittsburg, engaged a
room on the fifth floor Of the new
Bellevue STAFFORD hotel ia Phaadel-
phia the other night says the New
York World The next morning he
arose at $50 o'clock and started for
breakfast He got into an elevator
and was dropped straight to the base.
ment. BY mistake he wandered into
the dining room which is reserved for
maids and Wallets
Schiller, the head waiter, Impressed
by Mr. Carter's appearance took the
order himself
The breakfast was brought on and
Mr. Carter ate with relish.
This is certainly a fine hotel.r said
the Pittsburg millionaire Have you
got my bill?r
Sure thing, said Schiller Whose
valet are yous"
Whose 49,! Say, what the deuce
is the matter with you:a Mr. Carter
fr0wned as though his democratic
spirit was about exhausted Then he
glanced at the yellow check which
was headed maids Dining Room
The bill was 50 cents.
You just sign that" said Schiller
"and your master will settle with the
management
0h, say said Mr. Carter, this is
all a dreadful mistake. I am not a
valet. / may be some day. but now ]
am only the president OF a rolling mill
company. / haven't any kind master
10 settle my bills. I'm guest Of this
hotel"
Wien Mr.. Carter got his bin the
price Of his breakfast had been marked
up to $50. He paid it willingly