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The Washington times., 1904-11-20

tell the Commissioner anything about
the money transactions.
The session yesterday morning was
taken up entirely with the examination
OF Robinson by the District Commits
sioners and Judge Cole. OF the firm Of
Cole x Donaldson, Suffers attorneys,
and by Commissioner Macfarlands read
ing the affidavits Of Robinson and Slut
Ter. affirming and denying. respectively
the blackmail allegations.
The feature of the morning was Rob-
insOn's assertion that when he and Lii
~ loaned Stutler $500, on one occasion.
and $50 on another, they considered
that they were being blackmailed and
gladly gave up their money. pleased that
they did not have more 10 pay.
In RObinsOns affidavit on the subject
was the declaration that StutleF had
approached them for a third loan, ask
Ing 800, which they refused.
Suffers affidavit denied that he had
ever borrowed money from Lilly and
Robinson, but said he and Robinson had
talked about making up fund, which
they used for stock speculation.
Declares 1t False.
"Such an assertion is an absolute
falsehood.' said Robinson yesterday
when asked about the transaction. Il
have never in all my life engaged IN
took transactions for myself or any,
body else"
III tA tla4LliB HIS nuBlllHSlD4l 10 the
b'ackmail. as alleged by him against
Sutler Robinson said that he and Lii
ly. the contractors for street cleaning.
thought IT was best 10 have the good
viii of the superintendent OF the Street
Cleaning Department When asked BY
Judge Cole why he had not placed the
notes in bank for collection, Robinson
said he never expected To collect the
money, because he regarded the loans
as blackmaH
Judge Cole then asked him why he
had destroyed. or given 10 Stutler. the
unpaid notes. Robinson explained this
By saying his refusal TO give them zap
would have meant war between him and
Stutler and Il consequent injury 10 the
business of Robinson.
Robinson also said he did not then
complain To the Commissioners because
he did not have the evidence against
Suuer that he now has. Also. he WIS
afraid the Commissioners would believe
Stutler in preference 10 him, thus inJur-
ing him on all sides.
Robinson, on saying his books might
give some clue TO the note transactions.
although StutleTs name did not appear
i'm the books was told by Commission
er West 10 have the books sent 10 the
Commissioners from Indianapolis. Rob
iuson telegraphed for them late yester-
day afternoon.
The Washington times., 1904-11-20
TAFT SAYS VERDICT
IS MUCH TOO HARSH
Secretary of War Disagrees With
Court Martial in Lieut.. Pruyn's
Case-Wntes to President.

Courts-martial come in for sharp crit
icism IN a recommendation which Sec
rotary Tart has submitted 10 the Presi-
dent advising the Communication of the
sentence of dismissal imposed on Sec
ond Lieut.. John Nee. Pruyn. Fourteenth
Infantry.
The Secretary OF War advises that the
young officer be punished BY reducing
100 files IN his grade and retaining $40 OF
his monthly pay for six months.
Pruyn was charged with drunkenness
and breaking quarantine. and was found
guilty OF conduct unbeeOming an officer
and a gentleman. Secretary Taft says
in his letter 10 the President that ne
does not believe sufficient was proven
before the court-maTtial TO justify dis
missaL
Although the Secretary OF War thinks
the desire OF the army TO free itself
OF undesirable material is commendab bic,
he does not think the army should De
purified by dismissing men against
whom charges have not been regularly
proven.
The Washington times., 1904-11-20

There's the Christmas OF poe
try and the Christmas of prose.
What SWeeter than the child'S
faith in Santa CLAUSE
What greater joy than the col
Letting of Christmas presents,
even though Santa Claus may not
be a reality to us?
Doesn't the worst old
"Suooge" among us find a ten
der spot in his heart as Christmas
draws near?
How we all 90 a-hunting and
what Joy it is to find this for him
and that for her, hurrying home
to hide our treasures
What crowds there'll be at the
PalaiS Royal tomorrow
Think of nearly one million
Christmas presents to select from!
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,ou realize that IL was a mis-
The Washington times., 1904-11-20
FREE

Initials engraved on jew
elry, Silverware, umbrellas,
and on all articles thai can be
engraved. Better work now
than later.
The Washington times., 1904-11-20

Articles selected for pre-
Sentation will be suitably
boxed. Laid aside for future
delivery, on receipt of de-
post.
The Washington times., 1904-11-20
stutler on Stand.

stutler then explained that. In 1883,
ne told Robinson they could make some
money on Reading Railroad stock
Robinson. ne said. then went in with
him and they made up 500 purse 10
buy the stock. Here witness explained
in detail how his manipulation OF rail-
road stock resulted in the loss Of the
INV he said. lent the $50 10 Robin
son Who passed 10 over 10 Stutler. Wit
ness In reply TO questions. could not
say whether the money amounted 10
$50 or $50
"Had you been engaged IN these stock
transactions asked Commissioners
Mcfarland.
yes. / first did Il in 1888
did you realize that IL was a mis-
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-09
MlDDLEBURY LOCAL NEWS

There will be Grange this friday
evening.
R. Douglas is quite sick at his home on
South street.
A. j. Blackmer is confined to the
house by illness.
j. l.. Turner is making repairs on the
interior of his lunch room.
Miss Genieve Taylor is::confined to her
house by an attack of grip.
The best Christmas present is years
subscription to the Register. I
Miss Lucy Tinney has returned from
two months stay in Boston.
Frank Parrow is confined to the house
by severe attack of quinsy.
Finest line box papers in the county at
the Register Store, 25 to 50 cents.
Col. and Mrs. S. A. Illsley are spend
ing few days in New York city
The Ladies' cribbage club met with
Mrs. Sheldon Tuesday afternoon.
The Eclectic society meets with DIR. F.
E. Farmer next Tuesday evening.
Miss Ida Davis has returned to Bur-
lington after a visit in town with friends.
The Century club will meet with Mrs.
Houghtaling, Wednesday evening, Dec.
IA.
Samuel Bacon has gone to Leicester
Junction for visit with relatives and
friends.
Mrs. Charles Murkland was called to
Manchester, N. H., Sunday by the death
of friend.
Mrs. Fremon Wright of Whiting has
been recent guest of Mr.. and Mrs. F.
j. Hubbard.
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Cummings are
moving into the Abbey house on Sey-
mour street.
Henry Rooney has returned to New
York after visit with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Rooney.
Mrs. Julia NJ. Smith is seriously ill of
pneumonia at the home of her son, Bel
den Shedrick on Foote street.
The finest line of books for Christmas
gifts at the Register Store ever shown in
the county. Call and see them.
A pair of lace curtains caught fire
Tuesday evening at F. j. Writings but
were put out with slight damage.
Joseph Battell and T. E. Boyce left for
Washington and the South yesterday
where they will spend the winter.
The Labaree society of the Congrega-
tional church met with Mrs. Frank
Farusworth Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. Ezra Brainerd and daughter,
Dorothy, have returned from a several
days stay with friends in New Haven.
The men of the Methodist church are
preparing for supper Tuesday evening,
Dec. 20. We will tell you more about it
later.
The many friends of Gavin Moffit,
who has been quite sick, will be pleased
to learn that he is recovering, though
slowly.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-09

Bargain Sale OF Untrimmed Hats at 25 & SOC
Trimmed Hats at 75c, 81. 90 and $3.50. Worth
twice as much. PARTCH MEEKER.
FoUND-A pocketbook containing money
owner can have same by proving property
and paying charges.
X. p. BINGHAM, Water st.
My Christmas Candy will arrive next week
Wednesday night from the factory and will
be fresh, and the finest in the county.
e. e. RICH.
A new line of pencils haye arrived. IL you
are needing pencil, come in and look them
over; from l ct. to 10 cts. REGISTER Book
STORE.
The new and famous game, sherlock Hol-
mes" can be had for 80 cts at the Book store.
Get your game early as they are going fast.
Every body is playing this game. Don't be
behind. REGISTER Book STORE.
For pension business, arrear OF pay, bounty,
etc., and general business through all de-
partments OF government, address MELVIN
WILKINSON, Pension Attorney and Notary
Public, Bridport, VT. stf
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-09
The annual election of officers of

The annual election of officers of
Addison Court, No. 1112, Catholic Order
of Foresters is to take place on Tuesday
evening, Dec. ID. at 8 p. m.
John d. Houghtaling has moved his
office from the Cobb block to the store
on Seymour street formerly occupied by
MIR. Brush as meat market.
Clinton Smith, former resident, now
of Washington, D c., was in town the
first of the week, called here by the ill
ness of his mother Mrs. Julia Smith.
A nice Xmas present for a man is
good bath robe or smoking jacket. See
the display in our show windows. The
advt
The Ladies' Whist club met last Mon
day evening with Mrs. John Higgins at
the Addison. The next meeting will be
held Monday, Dec. 10, with Mrs. o. H.
Cushman.
Lake Dunmore Lodge, No. II, 1. o. o.
F., worked the first degree on two can
didates at their regular meeting We'd
nesday evening, after which banquet
was held in their banquet hall.
Hon. John W. Stewart and daughter,
Miss Jessica Stewart, have gone to New
York for few days stay. From there
they go to Colorado where they will
spend the remainder of the winter.
Henry Daniels of Saratoga, who has
been here to spend Thanksgiving and
visit friends, returned Saturday. His
son Frank, who has been here nearly
two months, returned home Monday.
If your suit or pants are badly soiled
and need pressing bring them to our
tailor and he will make them look as
good as new at small cost. Leading
clothers, l.. S. Knight & Co. advt
The first Art Meeting of the Essay
club will be held next Monday afternoon
with Miss Engine Tilden. the subject
being "The English Pre-Raphaelite
Painters" conducted by Mrs. Burrage
and Miss Daunis.
The Neal Dow Quartet of Boston will
sing at the Methodist church this (Fri-
day evening at 7; 80, under the auspices
of the Vermont Anti-Saloon League.
Superintendent G.. w. Morrow of Bur-
lington will give an address.
C. N. Atwood & Co. have published a
beautiful calendar and offer one free to
every family in Middlebury and adjoin-
ing towns. They also give an expensive
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-09

calendar with picture worthy of frame
with every So or more, Call at the store
for the free calendar. advt
E. R. Clay, Esq, who has been great
sufferer from a complication of diseases
for the past year, entered into rest We'd
nesday morning. The funeral services
will be held at the Congregational
church this afternoon at O'clock. with
interment in the west cemetery. A
sketch of his life will appear later.
The merchants are making some very
pretty window displays. Among those
already made that are quite noticeable is
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-09

George H. Marshall, Partch & Meeker,
II. F. JOY, C. N. Atwood 6 Co., L. S.
Knight & Co., DR.. Sheldon, j. II. Stew
art, Beckwith & Co., etc. More will be
worth looking at next week and worthy
of special mention.
Rev. Junius E. Mead, formerly well
known here and now pastor of the First
Methodist church of Burlington, will
lecture in the Congregational church
is illustrated by sixty views, many of
which were taken by himself especially
for this lecture, The subject is The
Homes of the Pilgrim Fathers"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-09
LOCAL NOTICES.

Notices under this head ten cents per line
nrst insertion; five cents per line succeeding
Insertions. Count seven short words to line
or six long ones.)
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-09

Of china, watches, clocks, jewelry
silverware, ETC., in town. We
buyfrequently, andgive our
customers chance to Sc
lect from new stock,
new styles at the
most reason
able prices
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-01-21
THE HOGS IN WINTER.

Usually, hog with bristles has a
coarse and thick skin.
With hogs. clean pens and clean beds
will do much to ward off lice and dis
ease.
The pig pen Is always good place
to dispose of imperfect and small fruit
and potatoes.
If the pigs are closely confined, they
must have variety of food. n they
are to De kept thrifty.
Pigs will stand considerably more
nutritious or rich food, If it is given
often and in small Quantities.
Young pigs should be taught to eat
as young as possible and be given all
the skim milk they will drink.
The fattening hogs should have all
of the grain they will eat up clean. But
no more than this should be given.
A cross SOW is a dangerous animal to
have around and should be- made fat
and shipped at the earliest oppor-
tunity.
A bushel of corn will make more
pounds of increase when fed to a PIC
three months old than when fed to an
older one.
In selecting young animal for
breeding purposes, one with gentle
and tractable disposition should always
be chosen.
Hogs may be fed out in winter to q
good advantage If there is warm and
dry shelter, and It is kept perfectly
clean.-Live Stock Journal.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-01-21
MAKING PRIME PORK.
Modern Methods of Production Differ
Essentially from Those In Vogue
Few Years Ago.

The value of corn for pork produc-
ton was long since recognized; but
changes in economic conditions have
Increased the price Of corn during the
past few years and made 1t necessary
for the farmer to consider what grain
crops he car. grow or feed as a sub
stitute for q portion of the corn SO as
to cheaper the cost of production and
at the same time improve the quality
OF the pork, writes John X. Bain, of
the Tennessee experiment station. The
che" pness of corn in the past has in one
sense been detriment to the progress of
swine husbandry; 1t has encouraged
too general use of this cereal for the de-
velopment of the choicest quality of
breeding animals When corn was
very cheap it was a common practice
to shut the hogs up in q filthy pen
and feed them an unlimited quantity
without regard to cost This made
fat hogs Of what is generally known
as the lard type" Close confinement
and heavy feeding impaired the stam-
ina and vigor of the animals and un-
N~''NNNiJ 'Nouibtu III hllutl illtlluB bIt
constitution of the brood SOW, and this
with the unsanitary quarters caused the
destruction of large numbers of hogs
by the dreaded cholera.
Hog breeders now realize that an
open range with grass and forage
crops is a desideratum of the greatest
Importance to them. Under such con-
ditions superior quality of pork Is
obtained with a better admixture Of
fat and lean AS can be easily UNDER
stood from these facts and many 9TH
ers which might be adduced. condi-
tions with regard to swine feeding have
materially changed. Hence 1t becomes
necessary to determine what grains may
be substituted to advantage for part Of
the corn formerly fed and to utilize fully
such by-produtts of the farm as slops
and skim milk, which were frequently
allowed to go to waste but which are
now known to have high feeding
value.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-01-21
DRINK LAW INVALID.
London Topers Rejoice Over Aban-
donment of Act
blacklist Under Licensing Act Fount
10 he impractical bIe-snIoonk keep
ers Flooded with Photo-
graphs of Inebriates

A year ago bibulous London was in a
condition Of panic over the licensing act,
which had provided a blackli5tfo habit
ual topers. Anybody convicted twice Of
drunkenness could not be seryeD with q
drink in any saloon in his district for
three years.
Under the provisions Of The act bar.
tenders were furnished with photograph
Of such persons. and warned that they
would lose their licenses &c they served
them Tho anxious time for the public
house people has now passed, for uhe
blacklist has been abandoned as imprac-
ticable.
One of the provisions Of the licensing
act was that delinquent might be or
dered into an inebriate home, but Lord
Chief Justice Alverstone has declared
that nobody could be detained in such a
home against his will. and this made the
whole affair a dead letter.
The police also found It impossible to
cope with the inebriates whose photo
graphs were in number far beyond the
memory of any barkeeper. One saloon
keeper on the Strand said that during
the year 1908 the police furnished him
with photographs of 573 persons who
were to lie placed on the blacklist.
Moreover, as showing the poor work
ing of the law, an inebriate who was
blacklisted in one district has only to
step into the next borough, where he
becomes free man.
Those who are too lazy to do this can
put on a false mustache or beard.
The magistrates have failed to see the
value Of the act, and, since August last
only II persons have been blacklisted in
London. or the years total Of those
placed on the blacklist 81 per cent. were
women.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-01-21
THE SHAPING RACK.

tratlon. The weight placed on the top
of the chicken is used to give 1t COM
pact appearance. This weight may be
of iron, as shown by the cut, or brick
will answer. II the chickens are hung
by the legs after being plucked, 1t
spoils their appearance by making
them look thin and leggy.
Many good chickens are spoiled by
being packed before they are thorough
ly cooled. Care should be taken that
all the animal heat Is out of the body
before the fowls are packed, and this
requires at least ~ hours. Chickens
are then packed In boxes, as shown in
the cut. This box, which Is used for
export shipments, is three feet long,
II inches wide and seven inches deep,
is lined with parchment paper.
II the chickens are to be shipped a
long distance, each bird Is wrapped In
paper, which prevents them from bruis-
ing each other, and at the same time,
TO considerable extent checks decom-
position Do not use ordinary wrap
ping paper -as it draws dampness, and
will cause the chickens to become
clammy. For local shipments, box
IL inches wide and IL inches deep of
the same length Is used, which holds
three tiers of fowls. Orange Judd
Farmer.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-01-21
MOST RAIN IN HALF CENTURY.
Almost Unprecedented Precipitation
for 1903 In Great Britain Helps
Public Health.

The official record of the rainfall in
Great Britain for 1903 shows that the
year was by far the wettest in more
than half century. Nearly two out
of every three days were rainy. Rain
fell for POS days IL London, against
an average of 166 days the previous
year.
Nevertheless. conditions have been
unprecedentedly favorable in regard to
the public health, there having never
before been so low a death rate in
either the urban or rural districts
1t seems evident that the heavy rain
fall has washed the country clean.
The flooding of streams and water
courses has removed and destroyed in
furious matter, which would otherwise
have accumulated. and the drains and
sewers have been flushed with unpre-
cedented frequency.
The close of the year has not been
marked with any particular form of
illness. There has been no epidemic
during the 10 months of influenza or
other pulmonary affections which are
usually associated with the prevalence
of wet. cold weather.
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and at the same time q steady pull.
This method is favored by the export
ers of dressed fowls, and is much
cleaner than bleeding the fowls. 1t is
claimed by the exporters that the flesh
will keep longer and will not be as
dry as when the birds are bled
After the bird is killed, plucking
should begin at once. Care should be
taken to keep the head downward, to
allow the blood to collect in the neck.
Where the birds are allowed to become
cool before being plucked. it is very
hard to avoid tearing the skin; and
the plucking Is much more tedious. All
fowls should be plucked clean. with
the exception Of about two inches Of
feathers adjoining the head
After the chicken has been plucked.
It should be placed on shaping board
Is shown in the accompanying Illus
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-01-21
killing Out Bermudn Grass.

Those who fear that Bermuda grass
does too we'll with them may kin 1t
out by plowing two or three inches
deep in, December, after allowing stock
to Craze 1t closely. After freezing
weather in January or February, the
land should be plowed again six or
eight inches deep, we'll narrowed, and
seeded thickly to oats as soon as the
weather Is warm enough. usually
about March /. Cowpeas should be
planted on the oat-stubble Immediately
after harvest, and after they are
moved, pastured of, or plowed under,
wheat should be sown. This method
will effectually remove Bermuda
grass.-Midland Farmer,
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-01-21

Fools always try to retrieve folly with
falsity.
The wise man fears pride when ho
hears praise.
When the door is shut 1t is an invita-
tion to knock.
1t is of no use denouncing sin before
you renounce 1t.
It is easier to be religious with your
eloquence than 1t Is TO be eloquent with
your religion.
The world measures men at their death
by the things they leave, the Christian
by the things they go to receive.-Ram'g
Horn.
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6H

accommodate four fat hogs of $50
pounds each. In warm weather, take
off the door entirely, also cut window
in the rear end for ventilation, and close
1t again in winter.
Make movable floor, to fit inside
the two by six-inch stills. This must be
of strong boards or plank Place the
floor where you want the house to stand,
then set the house over it. 1t is COM
plete, cheap and easily built.
To move, tip the house over on stone
boat, pick up the floor, and you are ready
to travel quicker and oftener than the
proverbial preacher of short pastorate.
Orange Judd Farmer.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-01-21
shelter Increases Egg Yield.

In an experiment at the Maine agri.
cultural college 60 pullets placed in a
room ~ by 3S feet IN size averaged
but six eggs more in II months than
where 80 pullets were confined in the
same space, the average yield being
100 and 1O3, respectively Another
lot, however, that was given warmer
quarters during the cold weather, and
with the same amount or moor space
per hen as the lot of 80, produced an
average of 144 eggs in ten months
Half Of these pullets were stolen at
this time, which terminated the ex-
pertinent, but it had gone far enough
to demonstrate the advantage of warm
shelter