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, 1905-06-06
Birds That Live LONG.

for 100 years and wild geese may ex.
coed that period. which. however. is
considerably below the time reached,
according to the German saw:
swans. which certainly live a long
time. under favorable conditions. are
stated to live sometimes 300 years.
, 1905-06-06

Tom l.. Johnson has been telling the
Chicago democrats hat municipal
ownership will sweep the country.
The leading Chicago democrats would
doubtless like a platform that would
sweep the country, but they are not so
sure about liking municipal ownership.
Municipal ownership is a far cry from
J~effersonian democracy.
, 1905-06-06
Would Pawn a Baby.

Jules Desoulin of Lille, aged 7. is
given the credit of being the youngest
criminal in France. His most recent
exploit was stealing a neighbor's new
baby and offering 1t in a pawnshop.
When the clerk refused 1t he left the
baby naked in a garden and coming
back offered the clothes.
, 1905-06-06
Value Of Good Voice.

The possession of a good voice is
essential for all who desire to appear
to advantage before an audience in
theatre. church or hall. The human
voice appeared SO wonderful to Long.
fellow that he described 1t as 1.-The
organ of the soul" All public speak.
ers realize its inestimable value.
, 1905-06-06

Field Marshal Oyama is now alleged
to be fixing up a dose for the Rus
SLAMS that will put them entirely out Of
business. General Seyenyearitch had
better be hitting the o for St. Pet
ersburg.
, 1905-06-06
CRISIS OF GIRLHooD
A TINE OF PAIN AND PERIL
Miss Emma Cole Says that Lydia =
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has
Saved Her Life and Made Her Well

How many lives of beautiful young
girls have been sacrificed just as they
were ripening into womanhood How
many Irregularities or displacements
have been developed at this important
period, resulting in years Of suffering!
, 1905-06-06

All Russia outside of the %autocracy
appears to be for peace and the throne
is certainly not very earnest in contin-
uing the demand for at least one vic
tory. The papers of St. Petersburg
are a unit in endorsing President
Roosevelts recommendation that
peace be negotiated at the earliest
possible minute.
, 1905-06-06

Papa" said Billy. tearfully. after
a playful romp with the good-natured
but rather rough St. Bernard puppy.
II don't believe Bingo knows what
kind Of a dog he is. He plays as II
he thought he was a little pug!"-
Youths Companion.
, 1905-06-06
Briuands Exact Toll,

The region between the Manchurian
cities Of Mukden and Sinmintin has
for centuries been notorious for brig.
andage. The b%rigands, however, al.
low any one to travel in safety after
paying a certain percentage on the
goods carried, in advance.
, 1905-06-06
Men That Succeed.

The men whom l have see succeed
best in dife have always been cheer
full and hopeful men, who went about
their business with a smile on their
faces. and took the changes and
chances of this mortal life like men.
facing rough and smooth alike as "
came.-Charles Kingsley.
, 1905-06-06

When the eyes tire at night. or are
bloodshot in the morning. advice
should be sought and tbs cause dis.
covered. Bathing them night and
morning with cold water is effective.
II weakness be the only cause.
, 1905-06-06
TUESDAY, JUNE {. 1905.

Ohieial announcement has been
made that the Pcnnsy wanna railroad
will put on an lS-hour train between
Chicago and New York.
, 1905-06-06
Japanese NeWspapers.

The first Japanese newspaper was
publisher in 1863. only forty-one yea
ago. and contained some news rams
lated from the Dutch papers. To-day
Japan has 1900 daily newspapers and
periodicals.
, 1905-06-06
FISHING r GETS

The Chugwater seems to be the cen,
ter of attraction for the fishermen
these days, viii Matheson and Mont
Knapp returning last night with a
splendid lot. They had a good time
in addition to the good fishing.
, 1905-06-06

An inventor has discovered a pro-
cess whereby powder one-third
effective than the strongest powder Of
the Japs and at one-tourth the cost
can be made right on the field of bat
flo
, 1905-06-06
All Carried Walking Sticks.

Walking sticks were In the fashion
in Greece about four and twenty cen.
turtles ago. when the man who ap-
peared in the streets of Athens with.
out a stick was liable to be arrested
as a disorderly person.
, 1905-06-06
convicts' Jail Earnings.

Three tenths of the earnings OF a
Belgian convict are given to him on
the expiration of his sentence. Some
prisoners thus W. more money in
Jail than they have ever been able to
save out of it.
, 1905-06-06
Climb NIoh Mountain,

Recently two French engineers sue.
seeded In reaching the summit of the
Four-clad Agnelli, in Switzerland, an
altitude of nearly 1900 feet.
, 1905-06-06
Sarcasm from Dear Old Punch.

The absurd tale that Lady Hopton
Woods pretty little Manx cat was suf-
fering from diseased liver has no
foundation in fact. TIE liver vas per.
fectly good. and similar to that usual
ly supplied.-London Punch.
, 1905-06-06
hona4tY.

Make yourself an honest man. and
then you may be sure there is one
less rascal In the world.-Carlyle.
, 1905-06-06

Railway Timber asisspsrs.
The number Of timber sleeperS on
the railways Of the world il caicu.
lated to bs about 1,494.000y000.
, 1905-06-06
wa.t. No Tin. on Love.

There is practically no lovemaking
In China. AS a rule. the young man
does not see his bride until she is his
wife.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-03-24
Auto Licenses Granted d

Secretary of State Fleetwood is be-
ginning to receive applications for regis
tration of automobiles and licenses to
operate the same and at the rate they
are coming in it does not look as though
Vermont would be very much in the
rear Of the procession on May /, AZ ap-
plications having already been received
Under the new registration law passed
by the last legislature each owner of an
automobile must register with the
secretary of state and receive a plate
bearing the number of the machine,
and the act specifies that machines
shall not be run after May 1st without
license. Besides the license above
mentioned is a dealers license and also
the professional or "chaufleurs" license,
none of the last mentioned and only five
of the dealers licenses have as vet been
applied for. There were 400 machines
owned in the state last year and it is
probable that the number this year will
exceed that of last season.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-03-24
FIRST MEETING.
New Highway Commissioner VIII Meet
Addison County Road Makers
March 2S

marcn 20.
G.. w. Gates of Franklin, state high
way commissioner, was in Burlington
Tuesday in conference with Prof. j. w.
Votey with reference to the county
meetings which will begin next week.
The first meeting will be held in Mid
dlebury Tuesday, March %. Prof Votey
will accompany Mr.. Gates during the
first week and speak on certain phases of
road building.
1t is the plan of the commissioner to
press into service many of the town
roadmasters who have had practical
experience covering a number of years,
and who can give the result at the
county meetings. Samples of material
used effectively in Addison county in
roadbuilding during the past few years
will be shown at the Middlebury meet
ing.
The following is the program as fur
nished by the commissioner
1870 a. m. Organization and roll call.
II 100 a. m. Village streets and earth
roads. By Prof. ]. w. Votey, Burling-
ton. This will be followed by discus
sion.
1870 p. m. State road work. By the
State highway commissioner.
2;30 p. m, Road materials. By Prof.
j. w. Votey; followed by discussion by
the county commissioners and others.
Charles w. Gates of Franklin, the new
State highway commissioner of Vermont
has gained a reputation as a man of
knowledge and sound judgment on the
subject of good roads. The Interstate
Journal of White River Junction says
he was born in Franklin, January 12,
1856. AS a representative in the legis
lature of 1898, he served on the COM
mittee on highways, bridges and ferries
and was largely responsible for the sub
ject matter and passage of law passed
that year creating the office of state
highway commissioner and providing
for better regulation and supervisors of
the expenditure of the state highway
fund He was member of the Senate
of 1900. and served on the Senate COM
mittee on highways. Mr.. Gates made
the subject of road construction special
study and has personally investigated
the methods in use in other states.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-03-24
THE CoLoNeL's WATERLOO.

Colonel John NJ. Fuller, of Honey
Grove, Texas, nearly met his Waterloo,
from Liver and Kidney trouble. In a
recent letter, he says: Il was nearly
dead of these complaints, and, although l
tried my family doctor, he did me no
good; SO | got SOC bottle of your great
Electric Bitters, which cured me. Icon
slider them the best medicine on earth,
and thank God who gave you the know
ledge to make them" Sold, and guaran.
teed to cure, Dyspepsia, Biliousness and
Kidney Disease, by w. II. Sheldon drug
gist, at SOC bortle.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-03-24
Lost in Woods.

Verne Casey of Underhill, aged 10
years, had narrow escape from death
recently while returning to his home
from Stowe. He engaged to work on
farm there, but found the location
a lonesome one, and decided to return
home. He was told that people had
sometimes crossed from Stowe to Cam
bridge through Smuggler's Notch, al
though the highway is net kept open
at all. He left the farm in Stowe about
nine o'clock in the morning and follow
ed lumber roads on the Stowe side as
far as possible, and then struck into the
three and four feet deep and progress
was slow He carried grip tina weigh
ed nearly fifty pounds and soon began
to tire. AT last he became so weak that
in crossing brook he fell in and filled
his rubber boots with water. He could
not travel IN this way and was obliged
to throw away his boots and travel in
his stocking feet. Before darkness fell
he was so tired that he was obliged to
crawl through the snow. and at last was
so exhausted that he wrapped his feet
in his overalls and, putting ON his over
coat, went to sleep He awoke a few
hours later and struggled on. He sue
ceeded in reaching a house on the Cam
bridge side about two o'clock the next
morning. The fact that the weather
was not very severe was all that saved
him from freezing to death in the
woods.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-03-24

Thomas c. Cheney of Morrisville,
cl rk of the house of representatives, his
assistant, Fred l.. Hamilton of Salisbury
and Fletcher ID. Proctor of Proctor, will
leave early in April for a trip to Albany,
n. Y where they will study the rules
and examine into the working of the two
houses of the New York legislature, in
compliance with the provisions of the
joint resolution introduced at the close of
the last session by Mr.. Pro ctor for the
appointment of "A commission to revise
the rules of the Vermont senate and
house.
The full committee appointed to per-
form the work includes in addition Lieut.
Gov. Charles II. Stearns of Johnson,
Speaker John H. Merrifield of Newfane
and Atty-Gen Clarke c. Fits of Brattle-
bOrO,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-03-24
Town Treasurer Dead.

Ira w. Upper, aged 80 years. pro-
minent citizen of Ferrisburg died Tues
day morning after IA lingering illness with
Bright's disease. He leaves besides his
wife two brothers, Charles A. and Fred
erick Tupper, both of Ferrisburg.
Mr.. Tupper was born in Ferrisburg
and with the exception of two years in
Troy n. Y, has always lived in Ferris
burg. He was defendant of one of the
earliest settlers within the present limits
of Ferrisburg.
Mr.. Tupper held many offices in the
town and was town treasurer at the time
of his death. He united with the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church in 1874.
The funeral was held at the house this
morning.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-03-24
Death of Well Known Pittsford
Man

Benjamin Burr Capron, aged so years.
an old resident of Plttsford, died Wed
nesday night, March 10, at his home IN
East Pittsford, of erysipelas. Mr.. Capron
was at one time Que of the largest
property owners in town and Id con-
siderable land to the Chittenden Power
Co. when the big reservoir was built.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-03-24

Ben Lawrey, quarry man of Barre, has
filed Petition ia bank uptcy, lab llties
Sj76; assets SO: all claimed exempt.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-03-24

Mrs HanlOn Of North Be nington was
seriously injured by fall recently.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-14
REFORM THE PRISONS

A incident in Governor Deneen's cam
n paign for the nomination in Illinois
shows his sense of humor.
He was making 4 speech in the Chicago
"Ghetto," and part OF his platform was adj
vocating reform OF the penal institutions Of
the State. He had treated the subject most
seriously, and when he closed his appeal the
applause was tremendous. But the future
Governors face broke into a smile and he
resorted to his handkerchief to cover a laugh.
When outside the hall and on the way TO
deliver the next speech he said when l
lot through talking about prison reform
noticed that there were three fellows on the
front row who led the applause. There was
something familiar about their faces, and as
looked them over | remembered that as
states Attorney l had secured penitentiary
sentences against all three OF them. They
Lc.leved in reform OF the penal Institutions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-14
KEEPING ORDER IN CHURCH

DR. EMIL g. HIRSCH the Jewish rabbi
- has a reputation for severity and sar-
casm. which the following story illustrates
Two reporters entered Sinai Temple IN Chi
cago several minutes late night where
Dr. Hrsch was lecturing. The second of the
two newspaper men carelessy slammed tie
door behind him. DR. Hrsch stopped talk
ing instantly and fixed a whitening gaze on
the representatives of the press The man
who had slammed the door sank into the
first vacant seat; but the other reporter was
slightly deaf and knew that if Re sat in the
back part Of the temple he could not hear the
lecture.
So he started down the long center aisle;
but the pews were well filled that night, and
the only vacant seat he could see was IN the
front pew, directly in front of the pulpit.
For this he started, and under DR.. Hirsch'
fierce stare went faster and faster until he
finally slid into the seat.
Then DR.. Hirsch raised his eyes to the CON
qregation and said in loud voice: "Will
the ushers please lock the doors?"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-14
READY FOR HIS LAST DAY

GENERAL MILES has a story OF a cor
~ poral in a regiment under his command
in the old Indian-hghting days. This cor
poral was much chatted by his comrades for
his oft-repeated expressions of belief in fatal
ity" and destiny
One day it appears that the corporal while
off duty, was preparing to take a little horse
back exercise and recreation. \ private OBJ
served that the corporal took care to attach
a brace Of pistols to his saddle "Helloi"
shouted the private TO the corporal, what are
YOU taking the guns for? They won't save
you, if your time has Gomez"
True for you" grimly responded the cor
poral; g but may happen to meet an Apache
whose last day has come"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-14
WAN TO cid els o.. RAG

DRIVATE JOHN ALLEN -a.4,,ng
the story Of man 81 who.
though uniformly u1succes-t.. uniting
trips, boastingly spoke 81 his
One day this man was RETURN such
an expedition, with the usual .---ur-t
Of an empty bag. when II oc-e him
that his wife would be exceed merry
If he returned without even one us
oft-boasted skill So he pur-ha-.. ---c
II partridge to deceive his trus-,r
rs he threw them on the table .i
her, ne observed. Well. nav dear -
am not So awkward with tile gun after
The wife examined the birds ca-e-
~ fine brace, eh.' remarked The
hunter
Dick replied the wife, turning -
birds with a grInJce. YOU were qu-
IN shooting these birds TODAY ton.
would have been too late
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-14
A WOMAN'S NEW TITLE

A WIDOW MORGAN, who fourished in
n Richmond, and who did a little bank
ing business on her own account, cashing bills
for men in distress, made her appearance at
Old Point in the height of the season.
She must be lady of quality" said one.
"A marchoness" said another.
a duchess" said a third.
The powersl You're all wrong" said an
army officer. Il know this lady we'll; she's
not even countess!'
What them" was the simultaneous ques-
ton.
why, gentlemen, the fact is She is dis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-14
Achi-
By Franklin ]

That savage old sold.
Got up ON the ticc-c~
But the horse vou
TIL Achilles said
Now wouldn't tina, q
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-14
HOmOT@bl
By Carolyn Wells

a young man of Baluchistan
Was invited to tell who kissed Ann,
But he only said Nay,
I'll not give her away.
Though know very we'll you kissed Ann. Z"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-14

S Iy & there only
ire New k
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-14
WIN $4,000 IN GoLD-HURpREps OF CASH
PRIZES. BE QUICK AND SECURE OUR CASH.

Ash US to tell about these the person
the SECOND best 10 In Gold for each of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-27
GRAIN RATE WAR AMONG
ROADS is lNAUGURATEO
Western and Gulf States Lines Start
Scramble for Western
Business.

Chicago, Jan. 27.-The trunk lines
east of Chicago today reduced the rate
on grain from 10 TO 1879 cents
Charges on export and domestic grain
were cut down from 20 to 1T12 cents.
Chicago. Jan. 27.--War over grain
rates has broken out between the west
ern roads and gulf lines. The fight
was started by the Missouri, Kansas IL
Texas. which has filed a tariff. cutting
rates from Omaha and Kansas City 10
the gulf ports five cents. The Great
Western and Rock Island roads have
met these rates to eastern points.
1t was expected that western roads
and gulf lines would hold n conference
to- the proper differential to
be maintained between the gulf and
Atlantic ports, but the action of the
Kansas & Texas upset the
plan
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-27
HOSTILE TO RUSS
Surprising Demonstration in
French Chamber of
Deputies.

Paris, Jan. 2I.-An unexpected Incl
dent occurred in the chamber of depu-
ties today while Premier Rouvier was
reading the declaration of policy of
the new ministry. The declaration
contained favorable reference TO the
active observance of the Franco Rus
sion alliance. As the premier made
the announcement he was interrupted
by cries from the extreme left of
Down with the czar" mingled with
cries of 'assassins.'' The president
of the house suppressed the demon
stration. declaring amid applause that
the chamber would not listen to such
words
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-27
INDIANS HAVE
KILLED 18 PERSONS
Report at Nogales That Torres Plans
Campaign of determination
Against Tribe.

Nogales, Ariz., Jan. 27.-William
O'Daly, prominent mining man. says
that Is persons have been killed by
the Indians in the Yaqui country dur
ing the last week. all Mexicans except
the four Americans murdered Thurs.
day near Cobachi Robert c. Brown,
of Washington, ID. c., partner of for
mer Senator Thurston. and William
Sauntry of Saltwater. Mimi. left Mi
mas Prietas with large escort for the
mines of the Yaqui Copper company.
1t is stated that Gen. Torres is pre-
pairing a vigorous campaign of exter-
mination against the Yaquis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-27
SEES END OF STANDARD OIL
Lawson Declares He Will Force Re.
ceivership on Company.

Joliet. Ill, Jan. 27.-In a letter TO
James II. Ferris. president of the Joliet
News company Thomas w. Lawson
predicts that he will force receiver
ship upon the Standard Oil company
within a short time. and adds:
You can reply | will soak 'em
until they are dissolved. He (the re-
ceiverb will take charge of their af-
fairs because they have ON hands hun
dreds OF millions of the paper stuff
they manufacturer To soak the people
with: he will take charge of !: because
n cannot he soid back 20 the people
even in sufficient quantities TO paw
their debts. Kindly watch out wheth-
or make good on this or not"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-27
TREATY SENT FOR
SENATE'S APPROVAL
Administration Will Endeavor to Pla-
cate Legislators in Regard to
Santo Domingo.

Washington, Jan. 27.-Secretary
Hay will send To the senate treaty
to take the place of the protocol,
through which the United States in
tended to take charge of the financial
affairs of the government of Santo Do
mingo. and administer them % the end
tLat the claims of all persons against
the island shall be eQuitably met. \
communication to that effect was sent
to the senate today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-27
RAILROAD VETERAN KILLED
Warren G. Cressy Loses Life in Acct
dent in Oregon.

Warren G.. Cressy, who was con-
ductor on the Rock Island road run
ming between this city and Chicago 80
years ago, was killed Jan. Is at Mon
mouth, Ore. in an accident. His run
was between Monmouth and Independ-
ence His home was at Independence.
He had resided there since 1876. Mr..
Cressy was born in New Hampshire in
1886. He is survived by his wife and
two daughters: Mrs. Emma Choat,
Concord, y. H., and Miss Cressy, at
home
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-27
IOWANS FOR TARIFF REVISION
Manufacturers Would Give More Pow
er to Interstate Commerce.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Jan. 81 The
State Manufacturers convention adopt
ed resolutions favoring Canadian reci-
procity, general tariff revision, and
more power for the interstate com
merce commission. The resolutions
oppose pooling by railroads. govern
ment ownership of railroads. present
patent bills pending in congress, and
the Hepburn bill creating a new inter
state commerce tribunal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-27
STRUGGLE FOR FREEDOM
IS APPARENTLY DEFERRED
SMOOT VIOLATED
NO LAW, CONTENDS
HIS ATTORNEYS

Washington. Jan. 2I.-Arguments
for the defense were made today in
the Smoot investigation. Aldemar
Van Cott. OF Salt Lake, opened the
argument by declaring the contention
of the protestants was of no effect in
that they admit they could charge
Smoot with no offense cognizable by
law. The only thing brought against
him was that he believed n revela-
tons
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-27
HOLD CAPTIvES FOR RANSOM
Filipino Bandits Set Price on Woman
Troops to Subdue Them.

Manila. Jan. 27.-The band of 800
ladrones which recently attacked San
francesca de MalabOn and captured
the wife and two children of former
Gov. Trias demands money for the r.
lease of the prisoners. Gen. Corbin
will send the third troop of the End
cavalry. under command of Maj. +. w.
Sibiey. To assist the insular forces in
the battle now on with the bandits in
the province of Cavite, near Slang.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-27
DEMOCRATS IN CONGRESS- ARE
FOR THE PRESIDENTS PROGRAM
HAY AND STRAW TO
REMAIN IN FIFTH
Railroads Win Suit over Classification
of Freight Before Federal
Court.

Cleveland, Jan. 27.-Federal Judge
Wing today handed down a decision
in the test case brought by the inter
state commerce commission against
the Lake Shore and other railroad
companies To compel the latter TO re-
store hay and straw from the fifth
TO the sixth classification in freight
rates. The decision is in favor of the
railroads and orders the case dismiss
ed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-27
Texas Bank is Insolvent.

Washington. Jan. 27.-The First Ma
tional Bank of Nederland. Texas. has
been closed by the comptroller of the
currency upon the receipt OF tele-
gram from National Bank Examiner
Williams that the bank is insolvent.
Examiner Williams has been appoint
ed receiver