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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-29
Fred Fifield Arrested.

Fred Fifeld, South Tunbrdge, was
arrested July II on a charge of assault
with intent to kill James Barney with a
7cythe
There was trouble about a piece of
land that the parsonage claimed to own
and Mr.. Barney claimed 10 own also.
Mr.. Fiheld, Fred Fifelds father, rented
the land Of the society. Mrs Barney
went to the records and found it was
recorded to them and She notified Mr.
Eifeld not to cut the grass
The young man, Fred Fifield, took his
scythe and went to cut the grass at the
north end of the house. Mr.. and Mrs
Barney forbade his cutting the grass,
and upon that Fred Fifeld slashed Mr.
Barney with the scythe, cutting one arm
and knocking him down, and then fin
shed slashing him with the scythe,
cutting two gashes on one leg. One cash
was thirteen and one-half inches long and
four of the main arteries We're cut. His
condition is serious.
Fitield is bound over, waiting the
result, to the next term of Orange county
court.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-29
Wild Neqro.

Residents of the little village of West
Arlington are i'll state of apprehension
over the appearance there last week of
powerfully built negro who makes his
headquarters on the mountain, near the
village His description answers very
closely to that given of a negro who
murdered a white girl in Indiana several
weeks ago, and the presence of New
York detective in Arlington has caused
the residents to think that he is the man
wanted, although Sheriff Wilson does
not think so. He was near Cambridge,
n. y, before coming to the present
place, and was ordered to leave there
after he had been for days hiding in
what is known as Fishers swamp.
Sheriff Wilson drove to West Arlington
Friday to capture the fellow but was
unable to locate him. Not long after
his return, word was received that the
man was there, and posse went after
him. After searching nearly all night,
however, they returned without him.
He has two large revolvers dangling at
his side.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-29
The Sta mp Barnacle.

''Wthin few weeks the Legislature
meets in Montpelier and from now until
that time the people should be discussing
various questions which ought to be
brought before that body, says the Lyn-
dOnville Journal
Zone question which should receive at
tentiOn is the framing of a law con-
corning the trading stamp evil that will
stand the Supreme Court seive, and do
away with this vampire which is eating
into the very vitals of the merchants
business.
Evidence of an overwhelming oppo-
sition to the barnacle has been forth
coming from the State press.
I'VE have taken pains to inquire per-
sonally of many of the merchants in
this vicinity using stamps as to whether
there was any truth in the strongest
argument of the trading stamp companies
that the use of stamps increased cash
sales and decreased credit business 1t
was the undivided opinion of those with
whom we talked that whereas perhaps
the cash sales were increased possibly a
little, yet not enough to offset the per-
centage in discount they were giving the
customer in the stamp, so that the mer-
chant was losing in the long run to the
stamp company.
Again the merchant using stamps
has advertised as a special inducement
for trade that the prices on his goods were
not to be marked up to correspond to
the amount given in the stamps, nor
We're the goods to be of an inferior
quality to make the difference, but the
stamps were to be given gratis as an in
ducement for cash trade. Now on some
staple articles the merchant has been
obliged to pay from five to a ten per
cent. advance on prices at the time the
stamps We're first given, yet he claims
he could not advance his selling-price to
correspond for fear he would be twitted
of getting back the price of his stamps.
"The time of the millennium has not
yet come when the average merchant
can give something for nothing. 1t
would seem to us as perfectly sane and
rational to expect that the merchant,
after paying a certain price for his goods
and adding a moderate amount of ad.
vance for expenses, interest and profit
could not afford to take out of that profit
from three to five per cent. to give to an
outside party for stamps. We will
wager even money that every person ac-
cepting stamps has paid for them in one
way or another.
"The question is a live one and should
receive attention. The majority of the
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-29
The Party, Not the Candid a tie.

THAT so conspicuous and representa-
tive a Democrat as Oscar S. Straus of
New York should announce his intention
of supporting President Roosevelt is
interesting. Even more interesting is
the statement wherein he sketches the
reasons which control his attitude" says
the New York Globe. "This statement
is easily the most important and signili-
cant which has been made since the st.
Louis convention adjourned.
Mr. Straus is disposed to solve reason
able doubt in favor of Judge Parker's
candidacy. AS a patriotic and intelli-
gent citizen, however, he is compelled
to look behind Judge Parker and to
examine the party he represents. So
looking and examining, he deems it a
matter of no doubt that a party which
cannot unite or has not the wisdom or
the courage to unite in putting sound
money plank in its platform is not sutfi-
GENTLY reconstructed to be intrusted
with power. Dir, Straus regards Judge
Parker's telegram as creditable to his
judgment and character, but in view of
the circumstances surrounding it, and
the refusal of the St. Louis convention
to adopt sound money plank after its
receipt, he thinks it unwarranted to
impute to the party the personal merit
the candidate may possess. He cannot
construe the action Of the convention as
1,
being the case, the election of Judge
Parker would be a triumph to Nh.
Bryan and hence to be opposed as
matter Of patriotic duty by all men of
sound money principles.
Mr.. Straus interprets the thought of
an increasing number of Democrats In
the first burst of enthusiasm over the
Parker telegram there was natural
tendency to forget for the moment the
main point. This main point is that it is
party rather than "A particular candi-
date which was TO be voted for or against.
The demand of the sane and safe Demo-
Gratis has been not so much for a reor-
gained presidential ticket as for reor-
gained party Who can say. in view
of a record whose entries are SO CON
spicuous, that the party has been reor-
gained: Have its Populistic elements
been cast out: Is there any assurance,
direct or indirect, that Mr.. Bryan and
his followers would not deem a Demo-
cratic victory a warrant for them to
renew their agitation; Does not Mr..
Bryan, in giving the reasons why he
is supporting Judge Parker, frankly
declare that Judge Parker's election
would advance what he terms his
cause? In view of the answers which
must he made to these questions, it is
not strange that, during the last ten
days, notable veering of opinion away
from Judge Parker has occurred. Many
have reached the same conclusion ex-
pressed by Mr. Straus, and the minds of
more are strongly tending toward it,
The argument is so irrefragable that
tough indeed must be the teeth which
would attempt to dent it,"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-29
Bio Transact

Papers have been drawn for the trans
fer to New York syndicate of 1900
acres of spruce lands in the southern part
of the state, the amount of money in
volved in the transaction being about
$1,500,000. Options have been given
the syndicate by half a dozen companies
and individuals owning tracts of land in
the towns of Dandy, Mount Tabor, Peru,
Manchester, Winhall, Searsbury Glas-
tonbury, Somerset, Stratton and Will
mington, and the purchase also includes
the Hoosic Tunnel and Wilmington
Narrow Gauge railroad. This road is to
be changed to standard gauge and ex-
tended from Wilmington 16 miles into
the forest in order to bring out the
timber and assist in developing the
country. The spruce will be used fol-
pulp and for lumber. The transaction is
one of the largest in real estates evel
known in Vermont.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-29

By unanimous vote it was decided
Saturday night at a city meeting to have
a public dock and the city council was
authorized to issue bonds to the sum Of
$50 900 for the project. The meeting
was one of the most largely attended
in recent years and singular circum.
stance was the fact that not a single
voice was heard in opposition to the pro-
ject.
The main fact that has contributed to
the establishment Of a municipal dock is
the high price for which coal has been
sold in that city. With a public dock
coal can be landed at Burlington by out
side dealers and a great saving can be
made.
The legislation for the dock was passed
at the last session of the legislature. AT
the meeting Mayor Burke stated that the
cost of the dock would be in the vicinity
of 1000, but that the sum of $50, Coz
was named so that plenty of money
could be had if needed
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-29

The Mortified News is everlastingly
right when it says: Zone Wiswall a
Harvard student spending the summer
in Randolph, was arrested last week for
breach of the peace, plead guilty and
paid fine and costs amounting to about
$50. A college man above all others
ought to be respecter of law and order
and when he is not he should be punished
to the limit. There is less excuse for
rowdyism among educated men than in
any other class and it is gratifying to
note that the good old plea of "a college
prank, is at a decided discount today,
in cases of deviltry among college stu
dents"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-29
Marcus Gray Dead.

Marcus Gray, young man employed
at the Raleigh marble quarry at Fowler,
is dead, as the result of injuries received
IN an explosion there the night of July
TO- The boiler at the quarry had been
repaired and after the work had been
completed the side of the boiler was
coated with kerosene oil to keep it from
rusting Young Gray was working
nights in the boiler room and that night
before filling the boiler he started to
inspect it. With a lighted torch before
him he climbed half way through the
manhole opening into the boiler, He
had managed to squeeze his head and
shoulders through the hole, when sud
denly and without warning there came
a terrific explosion and he was hurled
like a shot from the mouth of the boiler,
several feet away. A huge tongue of
of flame burst from the manhole as
Gray's body was elected and the interior
continued to blaze for some minutes.
When Gray was first picked up it was
thought he was dead. His face and the
upper part of his body were burned be-
yond recognition. He was found, how
ever, to be still alive and fingered in
agony until the end came.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-29
A bstantial Increase.

The state tax commissioner, j. Z.
Cushman, has completed his report for
the last biennial period, and the figures
therein quoted are most gratifying, the
total receipts from corporation and col
lateral inheritance taxes showing large
increase over the report of the same
officer two years ago and a still larger
gain over that of four years ago. The
collateral inheritance tax is considerably
less this time than two years ago but
much larger than it was four years ago
The receipts from the corporation tax,
however, more than make up, so that
the net gain of the period, Just passed.
over the previous one is more than one
hundred and fifty thousand dollars
And glance at the figures of four years
ago shows that the net gain in four
years is nearly 1925, 900.
State Tax Commissioner Cushman is
showing himself to be the right man in
the right place. The good results of his
efforts are evident. Daily Times
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-29

The Youths Companion calls attention
to the fact that when Mr.. Knox takes
his seat as senator from Pennsylvania
he will find four former cabinet officers
in the senate before him. Senator Tel
Ter of Colorado was secretary of the
interior under President Arthur, and
Senators Alger of Michigan, Ell1ins of
West Virginia and Proctor of Vermont
have each been secretary of war. Mr..
Elkins and Mr.. Proctor were in Presi-
dent HarrisOn's cabinet, and Mr.. Alger
served under President Mckinley, and
concludes that the secretaries of war
seem to come of good, vigorous stock, for
seven of them, without counting Secre-
tary Taft, are still alive.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-29
DO II TOpAY.'

The timeworn injunction, "Never put
off till tomorrow what you can do to-
day" is now generally presented in this
form: DO it today" That is the terse
advice we want to give you about that
hacking cough or demoralizing cold with
which you have been struggling for
several days, perhaps weeks. Take some
reliable remedy for it ToDAY-and let
that remedy be Dr. Boschee's German
Syrup, which has been in use for over
80 years. y few doses of it viii undoubt-
eddy relieve your cough or cold, and its
continued use for a few days will cure
you completely. No matter how deep
seated your cough, even if dread con-
sumption has attacked your lungs.
German Syrup will surely effect a cure
AS it has done before in thousands of
apparently hopeless cases of lung trouble.
New trial bottles, %; regular size, 75c.
At milford Il. Burt's.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-29
Wa nts Damages.

Deputy Sheriff James Fine of Burl-
ington intends to be paid for the dam
ages incurred to him on July %, when
he received an electric shock on the
Winooski bridge and his horse was
knocked down. That was the day of the
severe thunder storm. Deputy Fine and
Samuel Berger We're returning from a
trip to Essex junction with Fines team
during the storm. The Winooski bridge,
over which feed wires pass, became
charged with electricity and both men
were shocked while driving their team
across. Fine claims he was sick for
some time after. The horse was
stunned and did not come around for an
hour. Fine has notified the board # all
dermen'of Burlington and the selt tmen
Of Colchester that he intends inst Iting
suits for.damages.
-
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-29

Every Vermonter is interested in the
success of the greatest financial institu-
ton in the State, the National Life In
surance company of Montpelier. In the
past six months, gain of million dol
lars over a similar period in 1908. has
been made. Such growth represents
hard and faithful work all along the
line and no small part of it is due to the
inspiration for success which comes
from the head of the company, Joseph
A. DeBoer.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-29
The Diseased Spot; a Cure is Easy;
System Renovator Does This.
Guaranteed Cure.

Here's something new! Isn't it reason
able to expect that medicine that con-
tains ingredients that act on every vital
organ is sure to strike the diseased spot?
And that when it finds it, if it Is power
full and scientifically formulated will
regulate and drive disease from this
affected spot? That's the new principle
in DR.. Merrow's great SYSTEM RENO
VATOR, explains why it cures all chronic
diseases, (tumors and cancers excepted)
when other treatments, that have been
guessing, have failed because they didn't
touch the spot. .sBapishes the.-lesser.
troubles, Indigestion, no Appetite tired
feelings, like magic. Makes tou feel
splendid. %No 'riskfevery one of the fol
lowing druggists will refund purchase.
price. after a trial ,ofe-the RENOYATOR,
ifitproves unsatisfactory.
SPERNS' DRUG STORE.
W.. H. S4EbpoN,
1af..a 80 Ms RrBvRr 80
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-29

We fully agree with the Mortified
News when it says; "Hats off to South
Royalton. The enterprising citizens of
that village purpose to celebrate Old
Home week and have already issued
invitations. South Royaiton will enjoy
the distinction Of being one of veryfew
places in Vermont this year which will
give any attention to the commendable
project Of inviting its sons and daugh-
ters home for weeks visit. 1t is a
highly worthy distinction and, reflects
credit upon those citizens responsible for
the movement"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-29

merchants giving stamps and the people
receiving them unite in calling them a
nuisance and some of those who were
now the most rabbid haters of the evil.
Let us hope that the next Legislature
will take such action in October that
this parasite can no longer flourish in the
old Green Mountain State"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-29

The Democratic party has entered a
plea of guilty" to the charge of having
been unsafe and insane for at least eight
years. 1t is not altogether satisfied with
its present symptoms, but is more hope
full since it has taken the Republican
gold cure
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-29
Carrie Foster Arrested.

Police received word Friday morning
that Carrie Foster, the woman who stole
a horse and carriage June 81 from
Liveryman John Dervin of Rutland. had
been arrested ut Ogdensburg after a long
chase. Carriage and harness ,vere- rt-
covered; the horse had been sold 10 GYM
sizes and will probably neYer be found. q.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-29

The Republican motto, according to
Speaker Cannon, is I'VE Move On"
The best the Democrats can do is to in
scribe their banners with Safe, Sane
and Scared"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-29

Having denounced the adoption of the
gold standard as the crime of the
century the Democratic party now comes
in and asks the privilege of being ad-
judged guilty as an accessory after the
fact
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-29

Brad. Smalley, as manager of the
Democratic State campaign, can be
relied upon to reduce the Republican
majority, if any one can do the trick.
He is a past master in practical poll
tics.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-29

The Republican party seeks to con-
vince the people. Its record of fifty
years shows that it has preached con-
vincing doctrine.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-29
7 ION !!
Will sell at Public Auction at my place
in the north part of Cornwall
formerly the
L. j. Wright Spaulding Farm
TUESDAY, AUG. z,
At 10 o'clock, a. NJ, the following
property:

property:
II Cows calved since March: I Cows,
to calve in August; , Calves, Pigs,
6-year-old Horse, weight 1850 lbs. / =
year-old Horse, weight 400 lbs; ] 6-year-
old Mare, weight 1000 lbs; j-months-
old Colt; I heavy Farm Wagon with
Pin. wheels, and j-in. low steel trucks
Buggy Wagon, Hay Rack Empire
Cream Separator, nearly new; Dog
Power and Separator Pulleys, Blanch-
ard Creamery, Deering Mower, / Hay
fork and track Osborne Wheel-harrow,
/ Oliver Plow, Cambridge Cultivator,
Tank Heater, l Buggy Pole, set Howe
Scales.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-29

The Republicanparty tells Of the things
it has done. The Democrats tell us what
they will do, if they get into power and
don't go insane again.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-29

Down with the STAMP Barnacle,' is
a good slogan for the legislative cam
paign. Make every candidate pledge
himself to vote, if elected to abolish the
the stamp nuisance.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-29

One of the peculiarities noticeable in
insane asylums is that every inmate
always insists that he is sane
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-29

The country will be slow in making its
choice between Roosevelt and Record
and Parker and Promise
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-29

Every time Democratic platform
makers yield to their desire to be honest,
they endorse some Republican policy.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-29

For Treasurer,
John L. Bacon, of Hartford.
For Secretary of State,
Frederick G.. Fleetwood, of Morristown
For Auditor of Accounts,
Horace F. Graham, of Craftsbury.
For Presidential Electors,
Walter II. Berry, of Bennington.
Edward B. Finn, of Springfield.
Frank A. Bond, N1iddlebury.
Arthur F. Stone. of St. Johnsbury.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-29
Sued Railroad.

Guy H. Start, a Bakersfield attorney,
and a son of Judge II. II. Start of the
supreme court, has brought suit for
$4,000 against the Central Vermont
Railroad Co. for alleged injuries, said to
have been received in railway accident
near Cambridge Junction, March 49,
The plaintiff alleges that he was injured
about the legs and body and an injury
about the head has resulted in the loss of
hearing in one ear.
The suit is brought by Senter and
Senter and is returnable in franklin
county court 1t is understood that the
firm will bring twomore suits for Frank
lin county persons for like amounts.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-29

November is among the things that
the Democrats view with alarm.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-29

First District-David ]. Foster of Burlington
Second Kittredge Haskins, of
Brattleboro.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-29
The Peoples Store
This is the time that everybody is
looking for the
Best Things to Eat
at the lowest price
and this is just the place to find them.
We are now receiving
NICE SALT MACKERELL.
LARGE SALMON,
SALMON TROUT.

put up in 10 ID. pals with brine, which
makes a very desirable way to buy
them. We also have, nice Smoked
Halibut in nice clean, one ID. Lox.
Also new and fancy lot of Whale
Cod at the low price Of seven cts. ID.
Don't forget that we always have
that nice Boneless Corned Beef in rolls
at 10 cents pound. If you are look
ing for PURE LARD, try our "Silver
Leaf it is absolutely pure.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-29
For Lieutenant Governor,

CHARLES H. STEARNS, of Johnson
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-12-29

was sent TO the Sandy Hook life saving
station 10 get ready TO start for the
wreck a daylight. Captain T. Patterson
Will have charge Of this crew OF eight
men. the hardest life savers along the
coast. The longest life boat as the Hook
was rlade ready AT once and early in the
morning VIII be taken i'm tow by DOW
eriul ting to whore the British tramp lies
stranded
The DrumeIzier lies about three-quar-
ters OF d mile off the extreme end of Fire
island beach. She is almost in the chan
mel leading rom the ocean into Great
Oak island and the mainland Is cut Off By
the ice that fills this lay with drifting
foes. driven hither and thther with the
winds and IN some places piled in huge
hummocks.
The position of the boat is one of great
peril She is lying bow on toward the
snOre. with ner stern resting on the bar
showing about two feet above her normal
draft. As she lies the seas are breaking
over port side. but the westerly wind
whicm came up tonight showed a ten
dency TO beat down the high running surf
Al $ clock the wfecldng steamer Mer-
rtt was anc lorcd about a mile from the
stranded steamer and tho Merritt's surf
boat could be seen lying alongside the
Drumeleizer. Whether she had taken
off any Of the steamer crew or whether
he was standing by as a precaution in
case the vessel went to pieces could not
be determined from shore
During the day the steamer hoisted no
signals Of distress nor did she even Use
her whistle although smoke and steam
from her tunnels indicated that the fires
were stu going.