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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-05-11
ROMANS AS SHOW COERS.
Something Of Interest for Modern
Lovers of the Drama to
Ponder.

Just how the ancient Romans went
to the theater and what kind of shows
were billed in the days of Augustus
and Nero was explained by Prof. Wal
ton b. Mcdaniel in a free public lee
ture at the University Museum of Sci
ence and Art yesterday afternoon
The audience heard with some sur
prise that the political lights of Rome,
the senators, got the choice seats, the
aristocrats sat next, then came the
husbands and wives and last of all.
way up in the peanut" gallery, sat
the women who came without escorts.
The lecturer also told that married
men got better seats than single men
and that boys were seated under the
view OF their pedagogues.
In describing the big theater built by
Pompey the Great he startled his hear
ers by declaring that in the fine art of
handling the masses Dick" Croker
was child compared to the late
Pompey. The lecture was illustrated
with numerous lantern slides.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-05-11
Forest PLANTING Stations.

Seven different States now have eight
forest experiment stations, established
during the past year, for cooperation be-
tween the Forest Service and State forest
commissions and agricultural colleges.
These stations are designed to meet the
growing demand for detailed information
on the propagation of forest trees in var
ious regions.
AS result of regional studies and spe-
cial Investigations, the Forest Service is
already in possession of very complete
data on tree growing for protection and
timber supply, and this information is
gladly supplied upon request. There are
many questions, however, regarding new
species, nursery methods, mixtures, spac-
ing and cultivation which can not be
satisfactorily settled by studies of exist
ing plantations. These matters will be
investigated Ply long series of system
attic experiments, now under way at the
new stations.
Arrangements have been made for ex-
perimental forest planting in cooperation
with the New York State Forest, Fish
and Game Commission, at Saranac Inn
in the Adirondacks with the Michigan
Forestry Commission, at Roscommon;
with the University of Michigan, at Ann
Arbor; with Berea College, Kentucky
with the State Agricultural Colleges at
Ames, Iowa, Fargo, N. OAK, and Agri-
cultural College, Miss, and with the sub
station of the University Of Nebraska, at
North Platte. The work contemplated
needs constant expert supervision, and
great care has been exercised to limit the
stations to regions where additional data
on forest planting are needed. Most Of
the stations are at institutions where re-
gular courses in forestry are given, and
work is directed by the forester in charge
The cooperating institutions in most
cases contribute the necessary land, and
share all expenses for material and labor
equally with the Forest Service. The
Service passes upon all plans and directs
the general operations. The results are
the joint property OF the cooperating
parties.
The outcome will be TO determine the
regional adaptability of new species and
the influence of soil and location on the
selection Of species, and to secure silvi-
cultural data on methods of planting and
cultivation. At Berea. KY, particular
attention will be given to the propagation
of hickory, wood for which no salts
factory substitute is known and for which
the demand is destined soon to outstrip
the supply. On the plains and prairies
the trees will be tried which promise to
be the most useful to the farmer under
the local conditions. Experimental
blocks will be planted annually, but many
years will undoubtedly be required be-
fore completely satisfactory final results
will have been attained.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-05-11
PLEASANT TRUTHS.

We can be honest without making
of our brutal candor.
Why not give the CHEEKY word, the
truthful word that will brighten the
load of fellow burden bearer.
Do we not deprive the world of a
joy we might have given when we do
not hasten to speak the pleasant
truth?
There are truths which are so joy
Gus that it is only gladness to speak
them-truths which seem to have no
unpleasant side at all.
Happiness is a quality of which we
might obtain a larger share than
usual if we determined to discover
the pleasing side of the most unpleas-
ing truths.
Now if one side is always more
pleasing than the other why, the ques-
ton may be asked is it not more hon
Orable to choose always the pleasant
side to present our friends.
There is always more than one side
to a truth. Two sides, at least can be
seen, by the most simple minded per-
son and those whose minds are com
pick can readily see many sides to
the same question.
Unpleasant truths may often be sup
pressed without loss of rectitude. or
if compelled to speak them, we may
persistently show the pleasing side,
and leave the nearer to find out for
himself, if he must know it, that there
is an unpleasing side as we'll.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-05-11
FRENCH INDUSTRIAL ARTS,
The Application of Higher Training
to Trade Is Everywhere
Apparent.

Consul Goldschmidt, of Nantes, con-
tributes an extended article on indus
trial art education in France and its
influence upon French industries He
says in part:
There are at present in France,
aside from the national art schools,
300 provincial and municipal schools
OF fine arts, which are free to young
men and women. While leaving to
each school the development of the
line of art suited to local needs, the
state gives direction by annual visits
of inspectors of drawing. The applica-
ton to trade is practical and complete.
The administration of fine arts Sc
lects and sends the greater part of the
models useful to instruction, gives
prizes, scholarships, purses and en-
couragement to pupils who have dis
tinguished themselves during their
course Of studies. The influence Of ar
tistic training upon the Industries of
France Is paramount, and the ordinary
observer is struck at once when ex-
aiming an article In the French shops
of home manufacture of Its superiority
over similar goods made in other coun-
tries. If one visits an art gallery or a
museum In France on Sunday, the
great interest of the working people
may be witnessed in the arts and
sciences. A conversation with these
workers reveals a general interest of
the masses in matters of art and its
general application"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-05-11
OF HISTORIC INTEREST.

An edict of Charles TX Of France,
dated 1863, made it a civil offense to
offer any guest more than three courses
at one meal. II a fourth appeared,
the provider of the feast was liable
to a fine of 200 francs; while the guests
who partOok of ii could be called upon
to pay the authorities 40 francs each.
Lord Avebury, otherwise Sir John
Lubbock, was the first person in Eng
land to have his photograph taken.
NJ. Deguerre, the co-inventor of the
art, came to London to patent his
discovery, and paid an early visit to
Lord Avebury's father The son was
playing in the garden and was sue
cessfully photographed.
AT the end of Washington's admin
istration there were 16 states in the
union. There was also the North
west Territory" as it was called, not
yet organized into states-the whole
wide region between the Ohio and Mis-
sissippi rivers, from which slavery had
been forever excluded by law passed
by congress in 1887. The first census
of the nation was taken in 1880; and
the population was about 1000, 900 g.
9,214).
Turtle doves were communicated
in Canada in the seventeenth century
and termites in Brazil and Peru in the
eighteenth. Enough, however, has
probably been said. The eccentricities
of medieval judicial procedure are
numerous, but this is, perhaps, one
of the greatest, and one can only con-
clude that our ancestors must have
had an abundance of time to waste If
they were willing to spend it on such
absurdities.
La Fayette's visit to this country
QS24) as the nations guest" was a
joyous event He travelled through
eacn of the "a states, and was every
where welcomed with delight. His
visit to the tomb of Washington was
full of affectionate remembrance He
was carried home in a national vessel
the Brandywne, named in honor of
the battle in which La Fayette first
drew his sword in behalf of the col
Onies.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-05-11

We've worked beside all kinds of men
in the newspaper business; men that
we're CHEEKY, men that were glum; men
that were stars" and those that might
be classed as mere commonplace. Some
of our associates have been nervous, ir-
ritable fellows while others have been of
the type that are insensible to the ap-
probation of that little touch of nature
which makes men akin. We, of the
newspaper fraternity, are pretty much
all alike. We become injured to grief,
sunshine and shadow in the varying
quantities that our daily routine brings.
The writing of an obituary creates with
in us no more sentiment than does the
chronicling Of base ball game. Fire,
flood and famine require certain spec
tacular form of treatment at the hand of
a newspaper reporter. OF the score of
men that the writer has known and
worked with the bravest and biggest
hearted of them all was William A,
Shay. To know BILL Shay was an
honor and to know his secrets was still
a greater honor. While he could deal
out sarcasm he could be equally as liberal
with sympathy when the case required
it. AS newspaper reporter he possessed
better judgement and more diplomacy
than nine out of ten men who earn their
living by making newspapers. The long
day has arrived for Shay and he has
earned the rest that has come to him.
May we, of the fraternity, left behind, be
possessed of as many friends when the
last assignment falls to us. Shay had
that is due to come to us all.-Death.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-05-11

The tendency toward a general two
cent fare on the railroads in southern
New England will be welcomed by local
travellers, and will in the long run be
found far from observation-disclosures by the
railroads. The New Haven road, with
the aggressive leadership which has
marked its present head in matters of
railroad policy in New England since his
election, has taken the initiative. This
fall all over that big system, there will
be flat two-cent rate. The New York
Central management cannot disregard
this on their Boston and Albany division,
and those who are in position to know,
believe that this road will meet the terms
made the travelling public by its COM
petitor 1t would seem to be about time
that we had some concession of this sort.
1t has been long time since we have
enjoyed any appreciable reduction in
railway passenger rates. In the mean
time the section has become much more
densely populated, and consequently
more profitable from the railroad stand
point The time will come when rail
roads through such densely settled ter
ritory as New England will make much
lower rate than two cents There is no
certain definite amount of travelling, and
1t is certain that expenditures for trans
portation are greatly increased by bring
ing them within the means OF the wide
public. Money is In this way diverted
from other channels to the railroad. This
has been well proved by the street rail
way, and also by the local branch of the
Boston and Maine, whose experiment
with low fares up the Connecticut valley
has been a success from the first
Springfield Republican.
There would seem to be good reason
for other than southern New England
roads to adapt fiat rate of two cents
per mile. In central and southern New
Hampshire the passenger traffic ought
to warrant reduction in the ticket rate
il any reduction is to be made in New
England While it is acknowledged
that the Boston and Maine railroad can
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-05-11
FROM OVER THE OCEAN.

Elland, Yorkshire, England, has 49,
600 inhabitants, but there is not a
pawnshop in the town.
Every vacancy has now been filled
IN the house of commons, and its
membership of go is complete.
Milan has decided that at every
street crossing eight signs made OF
brass letters shall be inserted in the
pavement
The British foreign office is consid-
ering a plan for the appointment of
consuls in Siberia, as well as a com
mercial agent at Vladivostok.
King Sisowath of Cambodia is soon
to visit Paris. and will bring with
him a numerous retinue, including a
special retlnue of 100 dancers.
There are 3S5,S95 persons living in
the United Kingdom who were born
abroad and 100000 natives of these
islands who live in foreign countries
The borough of Maiden, England,
has decided to levy special tax, the
proceeds to be devoted to the adver-
Using of the towns local attractions.
The United Kingdom still easily
leads all her colonies in the matter
of the raising of cattle. She has A.
100000 sheep, cattle, horses and pigs,
as against New Zealand's 21,000,000.
Sir Patrick Keith Murray has pre-
sented to the British nation an old
cushion on which the crown of Scot
land rested, and it has been placed in
the jewel room in the Edinburgh
castle.
Lord Rosebery hopes the new lib
eral ministry in England will take
Gen. Booth, of the Salvation Army,
into its counsels in dealing with the
awful problem of London's unem-
ployed.
candidate for parliament at the
recent election in Great Britain has
filed petition in bankruptcy, owing
s106,140 and having assets estimated
of the value of sS,405. He was an en-
thusiasuc fiscal reformer."
new party has been formed in the
house OF commons, but its object is
not political. What II hopes to eff
feet is a reduction in the parliament
airy barber shop Of the price of shaw
ing from "a cents to II cents.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-05-11
NO COAL STRIKE
Miners Will Arbitrate Their Differ
enses With Operators.

There will be no strike of the anthra-
cite miners. That is now settled con-
clusion. a suspension order will be
raised and the men will return to work
on the terms of the 1903 strike commits.
sion's award, which the operators were
willing to have continued, and later will
seek to obtain through the Cancellation
board or by arbitration lettering of
conditions, which they complain are
working hardships on them.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-05-11
STATE EVENTS.

May l6-1S-Annual meeting Vermont
State Dental society, Brattleboro.
May lS.-Annual state assembly grand
lodge of Vermont, Rebekah lodge, Bur.
lington.
June 5-6.-Annual meeting grand
chapter, Order Of the Eastern Star, Enos-
burgh Falls.
June 26-27.-Annual encampment Yer
mont division, Sons of Veterans. United
States of America, and Womans aux
Hilary at Lyndonville.
Sept. 24-25-Annual state Baptist con-
vention, Montpelier.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-05-11

The agriculturalists have reason to
broaden their smile For the eight
months. ended March /, 1906, the total
value of farm products shipped from
this country to foreign ports exceeded
500. 100000. Should this ratio be con-
tinued, the close of the fiscal year will
see the total value cross the billion dol
lar line for the first time in history. The
chief increase over last year is in bread
stuffs. which show gain of $40, 000 600.
Provisions exhibit an increase of $33 ,OOO.-
600 and cotton $30.000,00 After all
the farmer must see little real" money
occasionally, according to these figures.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-05-11

not lower its rate through the White
Mountain region, owing to the heavy
cost of maintenance, it is well known
that at the southern end of it's system a
much lower rate could be put into opera
ton and yet permit of dividends being
paid.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-05-11
C. N. DOW, Agent.
c. E. Convention.
Middlebury, Vermont.

The Addison county Christian En-
deavor convention will be held in the
Congregational church in Vergennes
Thursday. May 3. Mr.. Won Ogden Vogt
general secretary of the society in the
United States will be present and con-
duct conference of Endeavor workers
in the morning. In the afternoon at
two o'clock Mr.. Vogt will deliver an
address Mr.. Vogt is regarded as a re-
markable speaker and it is hoped thar
the attendance from the society will be
large. The public are cordially invited.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-05-11

The various fraternities represented in
this place are secure in the reputation
earned as entertainers and the local
branch of the knights of Columbus did
themselves proud in carrying out the
arrangements for the seventh annual
convention of the State Council of that
organization which was held in this
town on Tuesday.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-05-11
Wilson Won.

The jury in the United States district
court sitting at Burlington. Saturday
morning awarded the plaintiff 81 200
damages in the S, d. (Spotter) Wilson
VS.. P. w. Clement $4,000 Islander suit,
Arguments were made by Max L. Powell,
of Burlington, for the plaintiff. and by
Alexander Dunnett, of st. Johnsbury,
and w. b. c. Stickney, of Bethel, for
the defendant.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-05-11

When the June bulletin of the State
labratory is issued we shall know who
the tried and true are in the maple sugar
and syrup manufacturing business.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-05-11
Hoods JdrSdpdriiid
and Pills

Make the blood pure, vigorous and
rich, create appetite, give vitality,
strength and animation, and cure
Ill eruptions. Have the whole family
begin to take them today.
Hoods Sarsaparilla has been used In
eur family for some time, and always with
good results. Last spring I was all run
down and got bottle Of 1t, and as usual
received great benefit" Miss BEuLAH
poycE, Stowe, Vt.
Moods sarsaparliia promises to
cure and keeps tho promise.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-05-11
Spring Medicine

There il no other season when good
medicine is 30 much needed as in the
epring.
The blood is impure, weak and
Mpoverished-a condition indicated
BY pimples and other eruptions on the
ace and body, by deficient vitality,
loss of appetite, lack Of strength, and
want Of animation.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-05-11

Smoke Prince Carl Cigars. 8 cts.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-21
FIRE IN JEy ELRY SHOP
STARTED FROM 4 MATCH

A match thrown in a corner is thought
to have been the cause OF a fire in ID. F..
Adams jewelry shop on the top floor Of
the Mason building, 129 Eddy street. at 3
o'clock yesterday afternoon, for which
box 233 was rung in
The place is insured and the loss Is not
much over $500. chiefly by water to ma
chlnery and stock.
Other firms In the building whose plants
we're damaged by water were: Daulay
q Co, jewelers.. on the floor below Adams
place; next below, the Clark Automatic
switchboard Telephone company. and be-
low that establishment the A. 8. Gunner
ford company gold platers.
The Outlet company owns the building
and occupies the lower floor. Water did
considerable damage to the wash fabric.
linen and cotton goods department on
that floor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-21
WILL APPOINT
ENGINEER FOR
EAST SIDE STREET

IT was reported yesterday that the mem
bers OF the east side thoroughfare COM
mittee are giving serious consideration to
the name OF George b B.-Francis OF New
York. formerly a resident of this city, for
consulting engineer. The engineer will
probably be engaged by the committee
next Saturday.
1t is said that Mr.. Francis thinks that
IL is not necessary to nave a viaduct TO
provide a street OF moderate grade TO
the east side. While visiting Europe last
summer. he saw an Improvement which
suggested a good plan for the east side
proposition He believes that there are
two methods OF reaching the top OF the
hill which have not been developed yet
but what these methods are he refuses
to make public. 1t is positively stated
that he has a new layout which will re-
Quire neither tunnel nor viaduct.
The name OF Mr.. Francis is met with
general approval and Mr.. Slade. commits
sion Of public works. believes that better
or more capable man than Mr.. Francis
could not be found.
Mr. Slade said: Besides being an en-
gineer Of national reputation. Mr. Francis
has the advantage OF comprehensive
knowledge OF local conditions He has
reputation to sustain. and. therefore. any
plan he indorses Is bound to be good
Ha is a strong man, and backs up his
conclusions with convincing reasons. All
/ 0an say is that II tho choice were left
to me. 1 could notAfind better man for
working out the east side question"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-21
ITALIAN REPUBLICAN
CLUB HELD SMOKER

A smoker was held last evening by the
Ninth ward in Benevolenza hall on Spruce
street. About 150 people were present and
several addresses were made.
Alderman Howard p. Gorham made a
speech on affairs in the ward and re-
ceived great applause. Councilman James
j. McCanrey and Antonio Capatosti also
made addresses fencing match be-
tween Louis Mainelli and Harry dc An
geis proved very interesting.
The committee Of arrangements included
Deputy Sheriff Antonio Gerard. chair.
man; Joseph Coavita. Joseph Landi.
E5iisio Pessatura and Joseph Caputo. these
also constituting tho board OF governors
of the club. The officers are President,
Joseph Caputo. vice president John Isso:
secretary. Ellsio Pessaturo.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-21

weighing $50 pounds, with dark hair on
the side OF his head, the upper part being
quite bald His moustache was red. There
was signet ring on one OF the fingers
and on 1t was engraved In Old English
the letter M"
The second body was that Of a man APP
parently about 40 years of age. feet Z
inches in height, weighing about 80
pounds. On the third finger Of the left
hand was a plain gold band ring.
A part Of the vessels stern, painted
black, on which was the word Booth
bay in white letters, was recovered on
the beach. This was the first indication
OF the hailing port OF the vessel Just be.
fore dark one Of the searchers picked up
a sideboard, on which were the words
Lady Antrim" which last established
the identity OF the coaster.
Late yesterday afternoon what appear
ed TO be bed quilt was found fastened
TO spar in manner which seemed 10 in.
dicate that those on board had tried to
use IL as a signal
The searchers also picked up some
clothing and among II was a woman's
glove No other parts OF a woman's appar-
el were found on the beach.
Arrangements were made TO have the
beach patrolled IN the hope that other
bodies might be recovered at high water
The Lady Antrim was a two-masted
centresoard schooner OF 50 tons net bur
then. She was built at Edenton, n. c., in
1857. She was 81 feet long. % feet wide and
6 feet depth of hold. During late wears
she had been engaged I'm lumber trade
between Maine ports and Boston and
New York. An effort was made last even
ing to communicate with Boothbay about
the wreck. but this was impossible owing
TO the prostration OF wires.