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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-05-19
Coal Prod ction in 1904.

Practically complete returns to the
United States Geological Survey for 1904
as collected by Mr.. Edward w. Parker,
statistician, show that the production
of coal last year amounted TO 351, 1856, 953
short tons having total value at the mines
of $445, 643,52S. Compared with 1908 this
shows falling off of 6,159, 463 short tons
in quantity, and of $5S, $50, S53 in value.
This decrease, although proportionately
large in the figures of value, does not
indicate any interruption to the gen.
orally prosperous conditions which have
prevailed during the last eight years.
1t was simply a natural reaction from
the abnormal activity which had been
maintained throughout the coal-mining
regions in 1903, due to the exhaustion of
all coal stocks on hand by the memoir
able strike of 1902. In order TO renew
the coal stocks and at the same time to
provide fuel for immediate use, the coal
mines in 1903 were pushed to their
utmost capacity, or, one should probably
say, to the capacity of the railroads to
handle the output. AS a result the
enormous production of 357 1856, 416 short
tons was recorded. Prices raised high
by the famine 1902 remained high for a
large part of the year, and the total
value of coal at the mines, before any
expense of transportation or selling costs
had been added amounted to S503, 1874, :
3S1, an increase of $l36, 900, 600 over that
of 1902
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-05-19

President Roosevelt in his recent
speech before the Iroquois club uttered
one of his characteristic statements
when he said; Zone of the works Uncle
Sam has on hand just at present is dig
cling the Panama Canal, and it is going
to be dug. 1t is going to be dug
honestly and as cheaply as is compat-
ible with efficiency, but with efficiency
first"
Efficiency has been a keynote of the
Roosevelt administration not only in the
White House but from the birth of his
public career. The classified civil SER
vice has undergone a metamorphosis
under the hand of Roosevelt that has
done more towards the publication of
politics than anything that has been
attempted during the history of the two
great political parties.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-05-19
Condition of Crops.

The condition of the soil has been
favorable for general work, and farming
operations have been progressing steadily
in all parts of New England the past
week. Work is well up with the season.
Little planting has been done in ex-
IRENE northern sections, except early
peas, which are reported up in some
places. The nights have remained cool
and frosts were reported on the mornings
of the list, I'd 18th and 5th injuring
tender vegetation. Warm rains and
sunshine are still greatly needed in all
parts of the district.
In northern sections the preparation
of the ground for seeding is being
vigorously pushed, with some oats al
ready sOwn. In southern New England
the conditions are farther advanced
Barley is up in places in the central por-
ton and rye has advanced to a good
stand. Oats look promising where up.
Corn land is being prepared to a finish in
the southern section, and some early
varieties have been planted.
Grass has made slow but steady pro-
gress in all localities. In parts of the
district grazing lands are quite back
ward, in others, cattle and sheep are
having ample pasturage.
As the season is backward in the
north, fruit buds were not injured by
the frosts of the week. In central Sec
tions, plums, pears and cherry trees are
in full blossom, ana peaches beginning
to bloom in southern sections. Apple
trees are slowly leafing out, and in
dications at the present writing point to
full bloom. OF small fruits, wild
strawberries are poisoning in the
central portion, and cultivated beds are
reported as being in excellent condition.
Currant bushes are full of buds.
Potato planting is progressing in
Massachusetts and southern Maine, New
Hampshire and Vermont.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-05-19

The 1905 edition of ACROSS the Islands
and Beyond" issued by the passenger
department of the Rutland railroad is
one of the most elaborate creations
received from a railroad this season. 1t
is not only the kind of advertising liter
ature that creates new business for the
road issuing it but it is the type of pub
licity that strikingly presents the adj
vantage of Vermont as a paradise for
the pleasure seeker. While the attractive
points along the shores of old Champlain
have from time to time been exploited it
has fallen to the Rutland railroad to
inaugurate systematic campaign of
exploitation. How well this campaign
has started can be shown by careful
perusa of this dainty summer book
which geographically is beyond criticism
and as guide book to the vacationist
and recreation seeker is invaluable.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-05-19
Sunday School Convention.

The Orwell and Whiting Sunday school
convention was held in the Congrega-
tional church at Orwell Tuesday, Rev.
Benjamin Swift presided. Following
is the programme: Morning: Bible study
on organization, conducted by Edward
NJ. Fuller, field secretary; prayer for
Sunday school officers; symposium,
"The Superintendent, What He is to
the School," by scholar, Mrs. R. N.
Wooster; "What He is to the Teacher"
by teacher, Mrs. j. E. Swift; what
He is to the Pastor" by a pastor, the
Rev. T. A. Howard; "What He Needs
from the School Teacher and Pastor"
by superintendent, Dea. H. w. Matat
singing; "Some Neglected Officers, the
Secretary, Treasurer the Importance of
His Duties" D. L. Wells.
Afternoon Bible study on Individual
w ork prayer for Sunday school teachers;
the teacher; The Preparation of the
Lesson" Mrs. Warren Baldwin; "Before
His Glass" Mrs. h. G. Young: Between
Sundays in Relation to His Glass;" Dea.
l.. A. Webster; general discussion LES
sons from the Master Teacher" Edward
NJ. Fuller, field secretary; a season of
prayer; 1.-The State Association, What
it is and What is Does" by the field
secretary; THE Sunday School Reach
ing Out, the Cradle Roll and Home De-
partment;" a conference and report :;
some experiences from the past year in
Sunday school work by superintendent
and others.
Evening; song service, d. L. Wells;
scripture and prayer, the Rev. S. F.
Goodhart; singing; Address, 1.-The sun
day School Idea Edward NJ. Fuller,
field secretary.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-05-19

Encouragement Fits has again taken
up the investigation of the State hos
pital at Waterbury and intends to find
out the true inwardness of affairs at
that institution. Mr.. Fits may he
relied upon to go to the bottom of mat
ters at Waterbury and when he reaches
that point and his report and recon-
mendations are made it is doubtful
about the old order of things prevailing.
Waterbury comes into prominence bien-
nally in connection with campaign ora
tory and literature and during a decade
this has been the regular order of things
but the continued probing has brought
to the surface certain incidents and
phases of the manner of operating this
hospital that the people who pay the
bills do not approve and new regime
is about to go on the schedule.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-05-19
How An Exposition Grows.

1t is interesting to observe the develop
ment of an exposition idea. The germ
once planted takes root and expands
from small proportions to vastness with
astonishing rapidity. When the Chicago
exposition was first conceived, nobody
expected that it would be half so large
or important as it turned out to be. 1t
was not until the st. Louis exposition
had been open for several months that
the general public realized its vastness
and its significance.
Three or four years ago it was an
nounced that in 1905 an exposition was
to be held at Portland, Oregon, in the
wonderful "New Northwest" The
Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition
it was to be called Those who had read
little about the expedition of Capts.
Lewis and Clark into the wilds of the
Northwest hundred years ago began
to brush up on history, Just to see
what this exposition idea meant. They
were aware that it meant the commence
ration of a heroic expedition of ad-
venture, and as time passed many thou
sands of citizens to whom the Lewis and
Clark story was unknown became ac-
quainted with the important historical
facts in connection Herewith: but until
recent months the general public has
imagined that the exposition at Port
land was to be merely local affair con-
fined chiefly to the three northwestern
states of Oregon, Washington and Idaho
which became United States territory as
a result of the explorations of the Lewis
and Clark party.
Now all we'll informed persons know
that this Centennial Exposition, which
will open its gates June /, is to be an
affair of worldwide importance. A
dozen American states have erected
buildings on the grounds, and several
other states are represented by exhibits
while every important nation of Europe
and the Orient is participating on a
large scale.
But this is not so important as the
fact, now coming home to the intelligent
American consciousness, that the Lewis
and Clark Exposition is something new
under the sun" inasmuch as 1T is to be
held in section of the country of which
comparatively little is known by the
general public that dwells east of the
Rocky mountains, and it will give to
those who attend it an opportunity tc
study conditions Typographical and com
mercial, which do not exist in the east
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-05-19
A Freak BeVeraqe.

As Bert Larose was driving through
Main street, Nergennes, Sunday evening
his horse fell dead. Larose, who was help
lessly intoxicated, was taken by Sheriff
Dillon, assisted by Officer Moses Garrow,
to Jail. Monday morning he was taken
before Justice F. w. futile and pleaded
guilty to being drunk and was fined Sl5
and costs, which was paid. He disclosed
on vinegar bought of r. l.. Kingsland,
which he claimes he diluted with one
half water and sweetened with sugar
certainly an original way of getting in
toxicated. Shortly after the disclosure
was made public, Mr.. Kingsland was
the object of a deal of good natured
chatting on the subject of furnishing in
toxicating beverage to his customers.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-05-19
Fra nd Order Issued.

The postoffice department at WASH
ington has issued fraud order against
Waldo E. Barnes, jr., of Providence, R.
l., barring him from use of the mails.
Barnes advertised extensively in the
Vermont papers to buy country pro-
duce, hay and maple sugar, especially,
and it is understood that while he re-
ceived enormous quantities of these ar
ticles he neglected to pay for the same.
His number of victims in Vermont, it
is supposed, is very large. One of
Barnes scaly schemes it develops was
indorsing a draft made upon him for
payment for shipments of produce Eek
cepted" instead of accepted" which
made vast difference as to the value
of the paper,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-05-19

Many women long for a child to bless
their homes, but because of some de-
bility or displacement of the female
organs they are barren.
Preparation for healthy maternity Is
accomplished by Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound more successfully
than by any other medicine, because 1t
gives tone and strength to the entire
female organism, curing all displace-
ments, liberation and Inflammation.
A woman who is in good physical
condition transmits to her children the
blessings of a good constitution. Is
not that an incentive to prepare for a
healthy maternity?
If expectant mothers would fortify
themselves with Lydia f. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, which for thirty
years has sustained thousands of
women in this condition, there would
be great decrease in miscarriages, in
suffering, and In disappointments at
birth.
The following letters to Mrs. Pink
ham demonstrate the power of Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound in
such cases.
Mrs. L. c. Glover, President of
Milwaukee Business Womans Assooia-
ton, of 6l4 Grove Street, Milwaukee,
Wis, writes
Dear Mrs. Pinkham.-
9" was married for several years and no
children blessed our home The doctor said
| had complication of female troubles and
/ could not have any children unless l could
be cured. For months / took his medicines,
trying in vain for cure, but at last my hus-
band became disguised and suggested that I
Many Women Have Been Benefited BY
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-05-19
a Rinqer.'

Harry Pattee's appearance at Nashua
the other day had something of the COM
ical. Pattee, who is New Hampshire
boy going to college at Brown university
is the property of the Jersey City team
of the Eastern league. The other day
he appeared on the score card as Jones
and wore a Malone, n. Y, uniform.
These signs recalled to the mind of the
spectators the fact that Pattee once
played for Haverhill in this league under
the same name of Jones and jumped to
Malone, n. V, early in the season.
Franklin On. H..)Transcript.
Pattee in his cub days played on V. A.,
at Saxtons River, being on the receiving
end of it's battery department.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-05-19

Flushed by the reports of victories
achieved in the commercial world by
the great mail order houses an army of
schemers started in a few years ago to
bunco the gullible through the agency
of the mails. Adroitly worded adver-
tisements,were placed in thousands of
publications, gift schemes inaugurated
guessing contests started and other plans
laid out to literally rob people. The
characteristic ambiguity of the adver-
tisements which these sharks put out
and the cupidity which was exhibited in
their correspondence to woud-be
customers aroused the postal authorities.
The downfall of hundreds of companies"
came as fast as fraud orders could be
issued by the government. While the
evil has not been entirely eliminated the
number of bogus brokers, corporations
and individuals seeking to get a dollar
out of man and giving him only ex-
perience as an equivalent is growing
smaller each month.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-05-19

The state board of health has large
contract but very commendable work
in the attempt to compel the towns and
cities of Vermont to secure pure water
for their municipal supplies. Some of
the largest communities of the state
have been named, Burlington, Yer
gennes, Enosburg Falls and st. Johns
bury.-Barre Times.
Pure water is one of the best agents
of modern civilization and any sugges-
ton or assistance in the matter of OBJ
tanning it ought always to be thankfully
received and acted upon if possible,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-05-19

President Roosevelt has been so sue
cessful in his Colorado bear hunt, we
right on and tackle the Wall street
variety Johnsbury Republican
After reading the brutally frank recon-
mendations of Secretary Taft that the
railroad magnates cooperate in securing
legislation affecting their interests or
look out for the consequences it would
appear that the hand of Roosevelt may
turn card in Wall street
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-05-19
POSTPONED AGAIN.

The May term of. the. United State
district court, which was ITO have con
vened at Brattleboro yesterday has beer
continued by Judge Hoyti H. Wheeled
to Tuesday of next week, May %. Tn
postponement until today of the con
sideration ofltheIpetition of Mary Roger
for new trial, by the supreme court
also made continuance of the suprem
court advisable, as. otherwise Attorney
General Fits would be needed in tw|
places at the same time.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-05-19

President Diaz of Mexico thinks so
highly of the Monroe doctrine he would
like to have all the republics of this
hemisphere formally endorse 1t. That,
as he thinks, would change its name to
the American doctrine and add to its
force. He would have each republic in
its own behalf say to the powers across
the Atlantic what President Monroe said
in behalf of the United States. Mexico,
in her present prosperous condition, is a
product, and a most distinguished one,
of the Monroe doctrine We saved her
from French exploitation and gave her
the opportunity she has so well i'm
proved Louis Napoleon's scheme was
an ambitious one and only the United
States could have defeated it. Fortu-
nately for Mexico and for ourselves we
were in excellent condition at the time
to assert our purposes. Fresh from the
fields of the Civil War, we could have
put an army to work that would have
swept everything before it. Napoleon
needed no second warning. We should
do for any American republic now
what we did for Mexico then. And yet
there are people in Central and South
America who eye our policy with sus-
picion, and complain that ours is a hec-
toring tone towards them and their
affairs. Wv Washington Star.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-05-19

try Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable Cow-
pound this did, and improved steadily 10
health, and in less than two years beautiful
child came to bless our home. Now we havs
something to live for, and all the credit N
due TO Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound"
Mrs. Mae P Wharry. Secretary Of
the North Shore Oratorical Society,
The Norman, Milwaukee, Wis, wrttes
Dear Mrs. Pinkham,-
| was married for five years and gave
birth to two premature children. LYDIA 3.
Pinkhams Vegetable Compound was recon-
mended to me, and am so glad took II, for
1t changed me from a weak, nervous women
to strong, happy and healthy one within
seven months. Within two years a lovely
little girl was born, which n the pride end
Joy of our household. Every day 1 bless
Lydia E Pinkhams Vegetable Compound for
the light, health and happiness 1t brought to
our home"
If any woman thinks she is sterile,
or has doubts about her ability to carry
child to a mature birth let her write
to Mrs. Pinkham Lynn, Mass. whose
advice is free to all expectant or
would-be mothers. She has helped
thousands of women through this anx-
ious period
Women suffering with irregular or
painful menstruation leuoorrhBa, dis
placement liberation or Inflammation
of the womb, that bearing down feel
ing or ovarian trouble backaohe, bloat-
ing or nervous prostration, should re-
member that Lydia e. Pinkhams Vege-
table Compound holds the record for
the greatest number of actual cures
of woman's ills, and accept no substi-
! tute.
Msa n.uL ko AutDA nr1 AnAsrSun
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-05-19
One Cold and Another

The seasons first cold
may be slight-may yield
to early treatment, but the
next cold will hang on
longer; it will be more
troublesome, too. L n
necessary to take chances
on that second one. SCOTS
Emulsion is a preventive
as well as a cure. Take
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-05-19
Severe Storm.

While this neighborhood was treated
to brisk shower on Monday the towns
to the west and especially along the
shores of Lake Champlain received a
genuine drenching to which was added
wind travelling at rate of speed that
made outdoor occupation distasteful,
In Shoreham trees were uprooted,
shingles and loose boards removed from
buildings and in many places the roads
We're badly quilted.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-05-19

d. K. Simonds, for 80 years the pro-
prietor of the Manchester Journal, has
sod the property to Otto r. Bennett of
New York. Here's wish for reposeful
holidays for the old and prosperity for
the new.-Ludlow Tribune,
Most heartily does The Register join
the Tribune in an expression of good
wishes toward the new and the old
management. Let Mr.. Bennett adhere
to the policy of the former editor and
his prosperity is assured.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-05-19

With the issue of May first the Bellows
Falls Times celebrates its tenth birthday
under the proprietorship of w. G. Bel
KNAPP. The Times comes as near head
ing the list of up-to-date newspapers as
Southern Vermont sends out and Editor
Belknap and his paper are evidently
located at Bellows Falls for an in
definite period.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-05-19

Prestige is a tickle thing-hard to gain
and hard to maintain. The merchant or
manufacturer must continue his leader
ship as an advertiser, or he will surely
drop from the public mind-Mobile
Register.
A merchant must needs advertise not
alone to maintain his prestige but his
bank account. AS bait is an absolute
necessity to the fisherman so is advertis-
ing to the merchant.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-05-19

A. Hitchcock at Dublin, the Hon. Frank
S. Black at Freedom, Senator j. c.
Spooner at Pittsburg, and the Hon
Edgar Aldrich at Connecticut lake. A
score of beautiful pictures depict various
scenes and incidents in,the state, none OF
which have been presented to the public
before
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-05-19

An exchange says that the drink bill
of Ireland is reputed to reach fourteen
millions sterling per annum. The Irish
Times suggests that by reducing the
consumption to the extent of a penny
in the shilling Irish Roman Catholics
would provide more than million
pounds for a university to their own
liking.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-05-19

II. w. Ladd and E. j, Parker of Al
burg have been circulating paper for
the purpose of getting names to organize
a Grange. They have succeeded in get
ting fifty names and are now waiting
until Governor Bell can come and
organize.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-05-19
First in Grand Isle County.

The cornerstone of the first Episcopal
church to be erected in Grand Isle
county will be laid in Alburg May 30.
Many distinguished clergymen from
various parts of this state and Canada
are expected to be present and take part
in the exercises.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-05-19
Hoods JdrSapariUd
and Pills

Remove all humors, overcome all
their effects, strengthen, tone and
invigorate the whole system.
1T had salt rheum on my hands so that
could not work. took Hoods Ssrsapsrilla
and It drove out the humor. 1 continued
its use till the sores disappeared" MRS.
InA o. BRovN, Rumford Falls, Me.
Hoods eareaparlIIe promises to
cure and keeps the promise.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-05-19
Nan Patterson at Home.

Nan Patterson, accompanied by her
father and Mr.. and Mrs. j. Morgan
Smith, arrived in Washington from
New York last Saturday morning and
proceeded to the home of her parents
where she will remain for the presant.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-05-19
I'LL HunOrS

Are impure matters which the skin,
liver, kidneys and other organs can
not take care of without help, there 10
such an accumulation of them.
They litter the whole system.
Pimples, boils, eczema and other
eruptions, loss of appetite, that tired
feeling, bilious turns, fits of indiges-
ton, dull headaches and many other
troubles are due 10 them.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-05-19
Warranted to Cure.

We sell and guarantee DR.. Sutton's
Laxative Syrup of White Pine and Tar.
NJ. r, Burt; c. c. Frost; b. II. Peck; T..
w. Newton; Shaw Bros. Amos Atwood;
G. & Kendall q Co.. Day Bros.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-05-19

Many Women by Medicine