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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-09-01

Just what connection there is between
finance and family trees, aside from
showing how a person may have in
herited their wealth, is hard to under
stand. Yet all the news dispatches con-
corning the new treasurer of the United
States, Charles Henry Treat, seemingly
attach great Importance to the fact that
he is a direct descendant of Robert
Treat, who for thirty-two years was
deputy and royal governor of the colony
of Connecticut. AS Mr.. Treat lived
for a number of years in Delaware and
later in Maryland, before moving to
New York, from which place he re-
ceived his recent appointment, and from
the fact that royalty is decidedly a
thing of the past in this country, such
illusions are uncalled for. A bit of
Mr. Treats record as financier would
carry ten times as much weight with
ordinary people as to an exploitation of
a family record that shows an ancestor
bedecked with titles.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-09-01
A Middle bury M q n.

A recent copy of the New York Sun
cont aims an article that will be of interest
TO local people from the fact that mention
is made of Reid l.. Carr of this village
now practicing attorney in New York.
Mr.. Carr appeared before the Supreme
Court of that city, in the interests of one
Mrs. Florence c.. McGinnis. The Sun
says in part.
"Thomas Parmalee Wickes, the lawyer
who was indicted for writing letters TO
his clients and others under the name of
Lewis Jarvis, appeared in the Supreme
Court yesterday to argue motion for
the first time since his indictment. He
applied to Justice Giegerich for an order
directing Daniel j. McGinnis to pay his
wife, Florence G. McGinnis, $500 counsel
fee, $50 a week alimony and $500 ex-
penses, to enable her to carry on her
appeal from the interlocutory decree of
divorce granted to McGinnis in May last
Wickes urged the granting of the APP
plication, saying that his client was very
anxious to appeal and had good case,
but was absolutely penniless.
Lawyer Reid l.. Carr for McGinnis said
that he did not believe that the appeal
was being taken in good faith or that
Mrs. McGlnnis favored such an appeal.
In support of this argument Mr.. Carr
submitted several letters written by Mrs.
McGinnis to her husband and other per-
sons.
In reply to Mr.. Carr's statements,
Wickes said that he was fully authorized
to act for his client, and was doing what
he thought best under the circumstances.
Justice Giegerich reserved decision"
Mr.. Carr, who graduated from the
local college in the class of 1901, has
rapidly risen in his profession since being
admitted to the bar in New York state
and already sees his clientele increasing
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-09-01
Curious Wedding Cake

A Philadelphia baker was recently
called on to furnish a strange wedding
cake. The bride-to-be was a Journal
ist, and the cake was required to be
in the form of huge fountain pen
In one portion a bulb was concealed,
and when pressed caused red wine to
squirt out of the pen so that the
guests could at once eat the wedding
cake and drink the brides health.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-09-01

the latter resigned after 25-year reign
in December, 1904. Chanler has ia
nous name. 1t is known in society, club
and financial circles on at least two
continents. He married clever Minnie
Ashley, the actress. few years ago and
has town house in Madison avenue
and a country home at Great Neck, L. l..
He has horses, yacht, wealthy friends
and clean political record as assembly
man and congressman. Joe" Prender-
CAST is a clean-cut. wholesome young
man with $4,000 year salary and
hopes" He owns no real estate.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-09-01
BARONET'S SON WHO TOLLS
tate in England, a Sidewalk
Builder in Kansas City.

Kansas City, Mo.-Grenelle Cave
Browne-Cave, the heir to an English
baronetcy, an income of $1,000 yearly
besides a fortune of $4,000 and the
ancestral estate of Stretton Hall in
Leicestershire, is earning his daily
bread by building granitoid sidewalks
in Kansas City, says the Star. He is
&c years old and is living in a small
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-09-01

Launched at last the battle ship Yer
mont appears to have properly taken
to the water under the guidance of a
bottle of wine notwithstanding the
agitation that prevailed in favor of
buttermilk, maple syrup and other sub
stitute christening fluids.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-09-01
Hoods CdrSdpdriUt

1t is safe to say that but few followers
of "frenzied finance" will join Thomas
Lawson in his S1O,OOO,OO pool to corner
the copper market when the ante must
be at least S25, 900.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-09-01

From the disclosures made at the
state prison investigation last week it
would seem that perhaps the reason for
shutting out newspaper reporters from
the sessions of the commission was a
wise move. If ever testimony tended
to corrupt the morals of listeners surely
some of that introduced last week at
Bellows Falls would
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-09-01
GOT DEE CHEAP.

He may well think he has got off
cheap who, after having contracted con-
stipation or indigestion, is still able to
perfectly restore his health. Nothing
will do this but DIR. Kings New Life
Pills. A quick, pleasant and certain
cure for headache, constipation, etc. 25c
at Sheldon's drug store; guaranteed.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-09-01
SEEKS TAMMANY LEAD.
William Astor Chanler Wants to Be
the Head of the New York
Organization.

New York.-William Astor Chanler
politician. soldier, society man and re-
puted millionaire. wants to be leader of
Tammany His opponent is Joseph F.
Prendergast, who succeeded to Bar
ney" Martins chair as leader when
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-09-01
Potato PenWipers.

A certain London hotel uses bushei
of potatoes year for pen wipers on the
tables in the writing rooms. 1t is claimed
that a potato wiper is the best preserv-
alive that can be obtained for a pen.
Smyrna times., 1905-08-30
A Double meunfnS.

A good story is told of a famous
English engineer. An attorney went to
him when he first began his career to
ask him an opinion as a civil engineer.
After the opinion was given he In
quired as to the fee and was told it
was % guineas, which he accordingly
paid. Some years later, when the civil
engineer had acquired a reputation
and been made a fellow Of the Royal
society, the same attorney went up to
him for an opinion, and when he had
received it said, II remember the last
time l was here l asked your fee, and
you said it was % guineas, and so 1
have brought a check for that
amount" The engineer looked at him
and asked him If he knew what F. r.
S. meant The answer was: why,
certainly. 1t means fellow of the royal
society" ''Yes," said the engineer,
'and it means also, Fees raised
SINCE"
Smyrna times., 1905-08-30

connot now be measured, but let us
get back to lighter vein.
The Falls the Scene Of Many HOueymOons.
The Falls are ceebratedas attracting
those newly welded. Perhaps more
bridal tours are made here than to any
spot in America, exactly Why, it may
be difficult to say, but this may be
noted. The water in its fall from the
time it runs to the edge of the precipice
seems so peaceful, easy and majestic
that it may be natures benison to
soothe erotic love. The scene has a
very quieting, soboring effect upon
most nerves and this may to some ex-
tent account for the popularity of
Niagara Fall with the newly married.
A few miles, and we say, "Put me of
at Buffalo"
| TTO RE CONTINUED
Smyrna times., 1905-08-30
TTo BE CONTINUED. ]
DEATH OF BENJAMIN c. cUBBAGE.
One of III. OLD and Prominent Landmarks of
FELTON, Passed Away Wednesday.

Benjamin G. Cubbage, of FELTON,,
on of the prominent landmarks of this
county, died Wednesday morning from
paralysis. Mr.. Cubbage was born 70
years ago near Petersburg. At one
time he was Justice of the Peace in
Willow Grove. Later he moved to
West Dover hundred and resided
between Hazletville and Thomas
Chapel. He served two terms-6 years
as a member of the Kent County
Levy Court. in which capacity his ex
cellent business ability was clearly
shown. During his second term his
colleagues elected HIM president, an
honor which he we'll merited. 1t is
doubtful whether our county's finances
have ever had a more faithful and
vigilant guardian. He was especially
we'll versed in the laws pertaining to
the administration of the county gov
ernment and numerically pared
claims down to their just proportions.
He retired from public life far too
soon. The county needs such men.
About five years ago he moved from
his farm to FELTON,, where he has since
resided. He is survived by six chill
dren, all of whom have followed par
entail precept aud example-Alfred and
Ctlvin Cubbage, of Philadelphia; Mrs.
Hastings of Delmar; DIR. Samuel T.
Cubbage, BenJamen E. Cubbage and
Miss Emma Cubbage, of FELTON,. Flu
neral services were held at the Old
School Baptist Meeting House at Mt.
Moriah, Saturday morning at II
o'clock.
Smyrna times., 1905-08-30
Pennsylvania Railroad Maintains Schedule.

During the month of July the Pen
nsylvania Special arrived in Chicago
exactly on the minute of its schedule
every day. The eastbound Pennsyl-
vania Special arrived in New York on
schedule time twenty-three days. The
average detention on seven days was
less than ten minutes, due entirely to
conditions for which the train crew
could not be held responsible. The
greatest breach in the schedule was on
July IA, when the Special was held up
behind freight wreck, which blocked
all four tracks on the Middle Division,
entailing a loss of two hours and
twenty-five minutes in the regular
arriving time at New York.
1t is difficult to find match for this
record. 1t demonstrates that the
schedule has sufficient elasticity to
take up any ordinary detentions which
may occur between termini, and that
even faster regular schedule may be
made should it be deemed wise. The
fine condition of the roadbed, the
efficient motive power, and skillfu
operation all contribute to the ease
with which the Special accomplishe,
its work. New York Tribune, August
13, 1905.
Smyrna times., 1905-08-30
DOVER BEGS GOVERNMENT
FOR BETTER NAVIGATION
MASS MEETING HEARS ARGUMENTS IN
FAVOR OF CANAL TO DELAWARE BAY.
Caotaln FIagler is Told by Prominent Speakers
at Hotel Richardson II Would Bring Dover
Seven Hours Nearer Worlds Markets

at Hotel Richardson II Would Bring Dover
Seven Hours Nearer Worlds Markets
Easier and quicker access to Phila-
delphla was the subject of discussion
at the big mass meeting which was
held at the Hotel Richardson in Dover
Wednesday, when Captain Flagler, OF
the United States Engineer Corps,
accompanied by G. W. T. Miller, civil
engineer, visited Dover to obtain in
formation upon the matter OF opening
a direct waterway from Dover to the
sea, by connecting st. Jones and
Little. Rivers by a canal. Hon. j.
Frank Alice, representing Delaware
in the United States Senate, and Hon.
Hiram Burton, representing Delaware
in the House of Representatives., were
in attendance and asked numerous
questions during the hearing, which
was largely attended by merchants,
farmers, oyster planters and land
owners from the territory desiring
water connections.
Captain Flagler in opening the
meeting referred to the rules and reg
ulations of the War Department car
ried into practice in obtaining infor-
nation concerning the commercial i'm
portance of the river or streams said to
be worthy of improvement, and read
from the Federal laws where the Sec
retary of War is directed, at his discre-
ton, to cause full and complete sur
veys to be made where the plan appears
feasible and especially advantageous.
William Z. Smithers, as a preface to
the meeting, made an address full OF
arguments favoring the immediate
construction of a waterway such as
the one contemplated in the present
preparatory legislation and investiga-
tions. Because of its lack. of water
facilities, Mr.. Smithers declared, the
city of Dover is out of touch to a large
extent with the commerce of the
world. DIR. James Martin presented
an exhaustive compilation of facts con
cerning the growth and present state
of business within the territory o.
eight miles from Dover and eastward
to the Delaware Bay, and, having
shown the disadvantage to which thu
state capital is put through want o
transportation facilities. he concluded
that the proposed waterway would pu
them, at the very lowest estimate
seven hours nearer TO the markets @
the world.
Other speakers urged the construC
ton Of the canal, and H. G. Collinso
in reply to question by Captain FLAG
ler said:
''I find that the people are almot
unanimously in favor of this direC
route by way of Little Greek. Dove
is two hundred years old and is stant
ing still. Chicago is but sixty yeal
; old, and yet she has 1900, 600 popul'
l tion, because she is offering ever
transportation facility, is situated O
Lake Michigan and is gridironed wit
railroads.
Smyrna times., 1905-08-30

A slip of the tongue is worse thar
that Of the foot.-Swift.
Smyrna times., 1905-08-30
Take KodoI Aiter Eating.

After hearty meal a dose of Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure will prevent an attach
of Indigestion. Kodol is a thorough
digestant and a guaranteed cure for
Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Gas on the
Stomach, Weak Heart, Sour Risings,
Bad Breath and all Stomach troubles.
Sold by William +. Dunn.
Smyrna times., 1905-08-30

America advises them to take a few
journeys to undeceive themselves. The
Hotel, however, is a fine one. Toronto
ought to be a moral place, for 1t is
said they have 262 churches, permit no
tramways (street cars) to run on Sun
day, and also require Public Houses,
(saloons we call them) to close from
p. m. Saturday until Monday morning.
This custom if adopted in Delaware
might be very beneficial. The great
Catholic Cathedral here is notable as
we'll as the Parliament and other pub
lie and private buildings.
Picturesque and Romantic Lake Ontario.
A ferry over thirty miles on Lake
Ontario brings us to the mouth of Nj
agara River. The lake is pretty
sheet of water, and if the Goddess of
Love doth arise out of the sea, )" the
| ferry of thirty miles to American shore
ought to induce the sentimental to
seek cosy hooks where this Goddess
may cause ''two hearts to beat as one "
After crossing the Lake. we enter
the famous Niagara River, swift and
deep, and through which runs the
surplus waters of Superior, Michigan,
Huron and Erie into Lake Ontario,
after tumbling over the great preci-
pice of Niagara. On the Canadian
side is Fort George, and opposite,
Fort Niagara, from which floats the
"Stars and Stripes" The bold bluffs
of the river are picturesque, and after
delightful run we stopped at Queens
ton. Here the steamer is powerfully
driven out into the very strong current
which quickly turns her prov, and We
glide into the American port opposite
called Lewistown. An American Gus
toms officer examines luggage, and es-
Gaping him, we mount the stairs fol
the trolley for the ride through the
Great Niagara Gorge
which leads us to the wonderful Falls
Niagara Falls and the great mass o
water rushing through the marrow
gorge, which some mighty throe o
nature has cleaven, has been described
by the great writer's of the world il
every language. 1t therefore, seem
almost an impertinence to add anOthe
word, and none would be attempted
here but for the impression deepene'
by several visits. What is now said, i
in the nature of a personal solilOqu.
and cannot interest but few of you
readers, and the many are therefore re
ferred to what is said later about But
falo.
Smyrna times., 1905-08-30
PRUDENTIAL SECURES BRITISH TERRITORY
Rock Of GibraIter Arrives at the Insurance
COmpany's home Office-Being Distributed.


The Prudential Insurance Company
of America, we'll known for it's world
famed trademark, "The Prudential
Has the strength of Gibraltar" has
just received, at its Home Office, in
Newark, N. j., great slice of the rock
from the famous English fortress on
the Mediterranean. BY arrangement
with the American consul at Gibraltar,
R. L. Sprague, this rock was quarried
from the parent rock and forwarded to
America on the North German Lloyd
steamer ''Koenig Albert" with certi-
fcate from the Admiralty Contractor
at Gibraltar to prove its authenticity.
The employees of The Prudential have
a feeling of sentiment for the Rock of
Gibraltar, the use of which as a trade
mark they feel has been largely instru.
mental in bringing about, through
good advertising. increased popularity
for The Prudential, and a public ap.
probation of the Scope and Strength
of the Company, resulting from it'
Progressive and, at the same time
Conservative administration.
Smyrna times., 1905-08-30
Whirlpool Rapids.

This rushing, blood curdling mon
ster of writhing, twisting, seething,
foaming, yawnin g, lashing, crashing of
water, every drop energized with un-
rivalled diabolic fury to obey its law
and get through the narrow passage,
is at once grand and appalling. One
shudders with horror as the conflict
grows fierce and fercer into fury of
furies as the gorge narrows. 1t is
scarcely probable that the average
mind can fairly comprehend the tre-
mendous struggle of the law of nature
going on here even if seen a hundred
times.
When the vast Coal measures of
America fail. there will remain suf-
fcient power here to run mills and
factories, necessary to supply the con-
tinent with its needs for ages to come
Viewing this scene, one gets hint of
the marvellous forces governing and
controlling the earth, for this cataract
powerful as it is, is but lazily floating
bubble compared to the might of the
forces all around us. Scientists say
aeons were required for the earth 6
formation. They may be correct, but
one can easily imagine from the power
shown at this comparatively trifing
torrential stream, that the energy now
existing in the natural forces that We
know of, once set in proper motion
could produce Globe like ours, earth,
stone, mineral, field, forest and habi
tants in six days, yea, in six minutes
if the hand controlling them set the
conditions. Call this untutored i'm
agination if you like. but the hint il
here. Should this torrent fail or be
DETECTED in the years to come, what
wondrous designs may be found in the
stone bed of this gorge fashioned by
ages Of surging waters whose depths
Smyrna times., 1905-08-30
Are You Using Aliens Foot-Easep

Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot
Ease, powder. 1t cures Corns, Bun.
ions, Painful, Smarting, Hot, Swollen
feet. At all Druggists and Shoe Stores,
25c.
Smyrna times., 1905-08-30
Her Quandary.

Jess-Fm in a quandary. Bess-
What? Jess-Tom promises to stop
gambling IL l marry him, and Jack
threatens to begin If / don't.-New
Yorker.
Smyrna times., 1905-08-30
The Great Falls of Niagara.

Many reading the fervid descriptions
of the Falls are disappointed when
they view them for the first time. The
writer owns to this also, but after re-
peated visits, it is cheerfully acknow-
lodged that the disappointment was
wholly due to Grass ignorance and ut
ter iucapability of grasping the stup-
endousness of this mighty work OF
Creation. 1t is said that twenty mil
lion cubic feet of water rushes over
the 160 foot preclpice every minute. Ii
the mathematicians are correct, il
means that a reservoir of water 400
feet square and l20 feet deep pluhges
over every minute, and sixty times that
much every hour day and night. II
one can grasp the mightiness Of crush
ing power of this continuous avalanche
of water, and then know that within 6
few miles it must run down grade ano.
ther 100 feet, causing the water to rusf
through the gorge at the rate of 40
miles an hour, he may begin to realize
something of the whirl of this enor
nous cataract. Then, if he will con
slider that the chasm of this rock bount
winding gorge is not greatly wider il
places than a broad city street, he will
get a still larger idea of the giganti
weight and crush the law OF gravit,
insists upon at the celebrated
Smyrna times., 1905-08-30
Generous.

Some men say" remarked the beau
tiful heiress, "that have no heart"
"Oh, that doesn't matter" replied the
poor but willing to be honest youth;
'Tll give you mine."-Chicago News.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-06-22

The general crop reports from differ
emf parts Of the State Of Florida 90 far
this season would indicate that = IN
nearly every line the farmers have
been very successful, and where there
has been any complaint IL Is mainly
on account Of lack OF proper facilities
for shipping their crops TO the mar
kets. While this has been q great
drawbsct TO some. u IL being over
come every year, and In q few years
We will have every convenience for
moving crops with'all necessary rapid
ity.
Plenty OF good farming lands are to
be had nj low prices, and there has
never been time when there was q
complete failure OF crops. or any dire
calamity that left the tillers OF the
soil in complete destitute cream
stances. II one crop should not bring
forth Ice anticipated revenue, there are
Others that will produce sufficient for
q farmer 10 Subsist on, so that few, II
any, are ever driven to want,
Many are Of the impression that the
weather is too warm to be beArable, an
impression which is not borne out b.
the facts. The cool evenings are pre-
fersble 20 the hot ones In the North,
and by reference to the weather report
In The jacksonville Times. Union Of
June 10th, IL will be noticed that on
the evening OF June 10th, when the
mercury stood at 50 degrees at 8 p. m.
In Detroit, Mich, II was only 80 de-
RreeS above at Jacksonville, Fla. This
IL often the case.
There 10 no need TO leave Florida in
the summer, n you desire an Dating,
for the seasbore and the many beauti-
fol lakes afford a most enjoyable place
70 90 for recuperStloD, and you can
find such spots all over the State. II
you desire . place TO make a home in
which to enjoy life, come TO Florida.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-06-22
REwAap oFFEREng

The officers and people Of HilisboF-
ough county are thoroughly aroused
over the dastardly crime committed
near Plant City, and at meeting OF the
Board OF County Commissioners held
Monday afternoon, the following pre-
amble and resolution was offered:
"Whereas, A NEST dastardly crime
has been committed In the asssssina-
tion Of o. NJ. Brannen near Plant City
on June -, 1905. crime deplored by
ell good citizens. aud
Whereas. This boa I'd deems IL their
duty. hacked by public opinion, TO offer
reward for the apprehension and con-
viction OF the assassin or assassins
therefore, he it
Resolved, BY the Board Of County
Commissioners Of Marlborough coun-
~. Florida, that Hillsborough county
hereby offers q reward Of one thousand
dollars for the apprehension. arrest and
conviction OF each Of the murderers oil
o. NJ. BrAnnen."
The reward offered lie q large one,
and the citizens Of Hillsborqugh couu.
ty are deserving Of credit for their
efforts to try and bring to justice the
guilty parties who perpetFated this
fool murder. II 10 sincerely hoped the
perpetrators may be sppFehended and
made to suffer for this most cowaFdly
murder.