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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-11-09
FISH THAT WALK ASHORE.
Australian Freak Would Speedily Die
in Deep Water.

in Deep Water.
Several examples of a geological
paradox-a fish which would speedily
be drowned if placed in deep water
have just been added to the collection
at Regents Park, says the London
Graphic. This is the African walking
fish, which spends the greater part OF
its existence upon the mud banks Of
tropical rivers.
Its method of progression has been
described by naturalists as of the hop,
skip and jump" variety, and when
tourneying inland, as it does over long
distances, it climbs by means of the
breast fins over the roots and even
into the boughs of trees.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-11-09
Not Intended,

Not Intended.
He CATER neutrality-suspicious. mo
to inform you that am the last of the
great family Of the Van siltens.
She (thoughtle ssly)-Delighted to
hear It, am sure!
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-11-09

Cadretts. ~ Mechanic street, Leomin.
ster. Mass.,,- says: z my sight failed,
! had sharp pain In my back and
bearing down pains through the hips.
I was nervous. fretful and miserable.
The urine was greatly disordered and
] began TO have the swellings of
dropsy. ! was running down fast,
when ! started using Doan,s Kidney
Pills. a wonderful change came and
after using them faithfully for a short
time was we'll"
Sold by all dealers. 30 cents q box.
Foster ilburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-11-09

The church that does not invest in
humanity has no dividends awaiting it
In heaven.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-11-09

Learn the Barber Trade.
Write for free illustrated catalo9 explain
ing all. Moler Barber College, Minneapolis.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-11-09
Fortunate.

Z Bettha-Lately rye had such won.
derful luck! My last cook stayed with
me six months and my last husband
one yearl
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-02-09
Fresh Winter EGGS.

For the man who can find method
of producing fresh winter eggs at
moderate cost there is fortune wait
ing. w. l.. Robinson of West Derby,
VT, has found way. Read what he
says: I'm looking over the record of
our hens for the past six months. we
find the production of eggs per hen
far exceeds any previous year, this
too in the face of the very severe and
long continued cold weather of Janu-
airy, February, and March. Now.
Honor to whom honor is due We at
tribute this very gratifying gain III
eggs to the daily use Of Pages Per
fected Poultry Food. We have never
used it so faithfully before and never
before had SO satisfactory winter
yield. We intend to somewhat more
than double our present flock of hens
this season and you may rest assured
our orders for poultry food will be
Increased in like proportion"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-02-09
BURLINGTON, VERMONT
Smoke Prince Carl Cigars, cts.

A well. satisfied crowd witnessed the
drama "Tony the Convict" Feb LIST and
end The actors are to be congratulated
on their talent in that direction.
Among those from town who attended
the Western Union Masonic dance at
Middlebury were the following: DR.. and
Mrs. H l.. Townsend. Mr.. and Mrs. ID.
f. Myrick, Barney Myrick, Miss Dukett,
Mr.. and Mrs. F. G. Crane, Mr.. and Mrs.
T w. Fletcher and Mr.. and Mrs. j. II.
Fletcher. All report fine time.
The Bridport Senior Dramatic club
presented the play "Tony the Convict
to a crowded house Thursday and Friday
evenings. Feb. and 9. All were well
adapted to their parts, especially Miss
Mcdowell as "Sally" and Mr. Dukett as
Weary Wayside,' tramp in their
coon songs and cake walks; Henry
Nichols as IA villianous character" Mrs.
Henry Dumas as Lena" an adopted
daughter of Chas. Frost, as Judge Van
Anger: Mrs. j. N. Spaulding as Mrs. Van
Anger: Mr.. Dumas as Phil. WashertOn,
lover Of Lana's; Mrs. Chas. Frost MS
Miss Sedley, dsagreeable old maid ,
Geo. Cover colnred butler and last but
not least Carl Barbour as Tony the Con
Wet All are deserving of much credit.
| There were five acts betw cen which was
music by the Cornwall orchestra, IA cornet
solo by Seward Smith of Addison,
"Rubenstrin'S melody in F. y cornet
solo by Truman EellS of Cornwall.
Triple Tongue Polka also duet by
Messrs. Smith and Eels. "Larhoard
Watch:' a solo by Mrs. Duketr. after
wards and "A duet by Mrs. Dukelt and
Mrs. Hutchen. "When the. Sunset turns
the Oceans Blue to Gold baritone
solo by NJ. I. Wolcott, Indy" recita-
tion by Rena Dumas: tenor solo 10y Mr..
Smith, The Jolly MusketeerS. Follow
ing the drama was short farce the first
night How to Cure Grumbler." The
last night THE Divorce Case"
Smoke Prince Carl Cigars, . cts.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-02-09
EAST MIDDLEBURY.

Lewis Leno is under the doctors care.
Robert Hunt is home from Proctor
with a case of blood poison in his hand
Rev. Mr.. Atwell of Burlington will
occupy the pulpit at st. Barnabas' chapel
at the afternoon service Sunday Feb. IL.
Miss Emma Lafarier suffered an opera
ton for tumor at her home on Thursday
of last week, Drs. Martin and Rogers do.
ing the work.
At the regular meeting of Cold Spring
Lodge, l. o. G.. t., held Saturday even
ing, Feb. 3, the following officers were
installed for the ensuing term by E. NJ.
Day, L. D., assisted by Robert Hunt and
Sadie Watson a. Marshal: G. T., Mrs.
w. w. Turner; V. T., Mrs. Lottie Da-
man; P. c. T., Mrs. Lucy Kirby; Sec,
Jessie Turner; Asst, Sec, George Ar
mold; F. Sec.,, George Watson; T.. W..
W. Turner; Chap, Sadie Watson; Mar.
Earle Leno; ID. Mar, Rena Peck; Guard
Matte Tisdale; Sent, Frank Durfey.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-02-09
WEYBRIDGE.

Miss Grace Stowe is at Martin Youngs.
Clarence johnson of Shoreham spent
Sunday at Alfred Austins.
Miss Oracle Howe will reside at Wat
son Whitman's at our village the coming
year
II. L Thomson was expected to be in
New York on Monday enrOute for home
from Cuba.
Boies & Sturtevant are cutting quite a
large lot of pine and Eastwood lumber
from the Stone lot near the village.
Quite a snow storm came to us on
Monday and it is hoped there will be a
run of sleighing as it is much needed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Freegard will
remove to Mrs. Freegard's farm New
Haven in the spring. Edwin S. Wright
and family will occupy the present home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Freegard.
At the annual meeting of the Rufbridge
creamery w. B. Child was chosen as
president and G. E. Child secretary and
treasurer for the ensuing year. The
wear has been one of good business and
prosperity to the patrons 1t is not
definitely settled that Mr.. Whitman will
superintend the creamery again the next
year.
At the NJ E. church last Sunday Mrs
R.. w. Thomson presided at the new
organ. The organ Is from the manufac
tory of Williams of Chicago and called
the 'Epwortht organ. 1t made fine
appearance and will no doubt stand tria
and satisfy the purchasers. The congre
CATION at the NJ. f. church is increasing
/ in numbers as is the Sunday school anc
social meetings and is nearly double thai
Of a few former years. Quite an increase
in religious interest is also shown and
much good is expected from Rev. Mr.
/ lIeller's labors.
There will be a social party under the
auspices of the l.. A. society of the Nj. +
church at the home of Lucius b. Dodge
on the evening of ST. Valentines day
Feb. Il. Various exercises to entertain
will be given, among them graphophon'
entertainment given by Mr. Dodge
The records are of up-to-date order and o.
a large variety. Refreshments will b'
served and the usual fees collected. The
rooms at his home are large and specially
fitted for a good time and Mr.. and Mrs
Dodge have kindly consented to aid IL
making you happy.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-02-09
RAILROAD HOSPITAL CAR.
New Plan of Railroad to Care for the
Injured-Employed in Min
ing District.

Pittsburg.-Perhaps because Of the
fact that the company employs about 15,-
900 men and boys in connection with the
mining of coal the Delaware, Lackawan-
ma & Western railroad has put into
service a hospital car. Under the di-
rection of the superintendent of the
mining department, special instruction
is given in first aid to the injured"
This instruction is given in a series of
lectures. The moving hospital service,
which has been established. is as novel
as it is valuable One of the standard
passenger coaches has been trans
formed into a miniature hospital at a
comparatively small expense. though
provided with all the ordinary res
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-02-09
DAY BROTHERS
COUNTY NEWS.
BRIDpoRT.
East MiddIebuTy.

Smoke Prince Carl Cigars, cts.
H. K. Williams has returned from his
trip south.
Ross Holt of Rutland was a recent
guest at ID. f. Rice's.
The Doty place was recently sold by
the owner, j. c. Sollace.
Edgar Grosvenor is in a dangerous
condition owing to bad foot.
B. T. Rice has sold his farm in Bird
port to F. A. Nisun of this town.
j. II. Howe is at the Mary Fletcher
hospital, Burlington, for an operation.
Ernest Norton has bought of B. T.
Rice the location known as the Gray
place"
Mr.. and Mrs. T. d. Sunderland will
move soon to a farm in the north Of
Orwell.
j. H. Howe went to Burlington this
week for an operation at the Mary
Fletcher hospital.
Christian Endeavor day was observed
at the Congregational church last Sun
day, it being the 25th year of its organi
cation.
Smoke Prince Carl Cigars. cts.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-02-09
NEW POST FOR PIERCE.
Third Assistant Secretary of State
Named as First Minister
to Norway.

Observation-Disclosures H. d. PIERCE,
third assistant secretary of state, has
been selected by the president as the
first American minister to Norway.
Mr.. PIERCE entered the diplomatic
service in 1894, and has since held i'm
portant posts. His first appointment
was as secretary of the United States
embassy at st. Petersburg, where he
stayed until 1898. He then retired,
but shortly afterward was again APP
pointed to the position he had just
relinquished. In 1900 Mr.. PIERCE was
representative of the American gov
eminent at The Hague in the arbitra-
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-02-09
MDIANPRAYER STICK
CURIo FOUND IN ST. LOUIS
UNIVERSITY MUSEUM.
Relic Mystery for Long Time, But
Recently Identified-Professor De-
scribes Its Value as an Eth
biological Object.

st. Louis.-St. Louis university has
curio in the form of an Indian
prayer stick which for long time re-
NAMED puzzle to the curator, as
the label originally attached to the
stick had been lost, and none of the
faculty was able to identify it. Neither
could any record of it be found in
the museum register of the university.
1t was only recently that a visitor
to the institution identified it. Since
that time the curio has greatly inter
ested DR.. w. j. MCGEE. Prof. Muntsch,
S. j., gives the following treatise on
its value as an chronological object:
Ethnologic science, which has de-
veloped so rapidly during the last cen
tury, has given interesting informa-
ton concerning the manners and GUS
toms of primitive people. Those de-
voted to this branch of scientific re-
search must be men of broad views
in order to appreciate correctly and
sympathetically the social and tribal
customs of the lower races. Thanks
to these researches, we have ac-
quired valuable data concerning the
life, religion and mythology of people
who are fast disappearing before SUI
periOr races
The Indian prayer sticks were for
merly much in use among the western
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-02-09
When Maptraps Were Used.

A mantrap has been found in Al
ford, Lincolnshire, England, which
shows the barbarity of less than
century ago. II is probably the
largest man-trap in existence. 1t is
76 inches in length, and its jaws, with
teeth protruding two inches, will open
fully two feet two inches by Is inches.
Old-time landlords who chose to in
sist upon their rights in their entire
ty, as they often did, were at lib
erty to plant these barbarous engines
about in the underground of their in
closed land, for the benefit of any
trespasser or possible poacher who
might chance to set foot near them.
Their use was abolished by the law
in 1927.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-02-09
Notice of Settlement,

~TATE OF VERMONT,
oDIsrRICT OF ADDISON. SIS.
The Probate Court for the District OF Add
son:
To all persons interested in the estate of
Isabella Tullev, late of Cornwall, in said
district, deceased.
GREETING:
By the authority OF the State of Vermont
you are hereby notified to appear before
Middiebury, in said District, on the 27th day OF
February, 1906, at 10 a. m. TO show cause. II
any youN have, why the account OF John
Tulley, Executor OF the estate OF said
deceased, should not be allowed, and also
why the residue OF said estate should not be
distributed to the parties entitled thereto.
Dated at Middlebury, in said district, this
9th day OF February, A. ID. 1906.
8 WIN. ii. BLISS, Judge.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-02-09


quirements of the physician and sur
geon.
This car contains six beds covered
with black enamel cloth, which can be
washed. also four coach seats with Sim
liar covering \ capacious closet con-
tains all necessary medicines and sur
gical appliances and dressings for emer-
gency work. -Four stretchers are always
carried Once a man is placed upon
a stretcher he is not moved until placed
upon his bed at home or in the hospital
He lies upon the stretcher while in the
ambulance or on the bed in the hospital
car. Ice water is constantly on hand
and hot water is always available. The
car is equipped with high pressure brake
and the usual windows of a passenger
coach give light. while above are several
ventilating windows. The interior is
finished in hardwood effect. so that the
entire car is easily kept scrupuously
clean.
The hospital car is employed princi-
pally in the colliery district about
Kingston. If the victim of an accident
requires special treatment he is con-
veyed in it to the Moses Taylor hospi-
tai at Scranton. Pa. but most of the
cases are of such character that they
could be relieved Immediately. In adj
dition to hospital work the car has also
been used to give demonstrations in
first aid to the injured" and has been
of much value for this work
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-02-09
CREAM HILL.

Will Corey Jr. is visiting his parents.
Donald Farnham who has been very
i'll is much better.
Ross Holt of Middlebury college was a
guest at r. S. Kellog's last week
Julia Parnell of Bridport spent several
days with Mrs, Maria Fuller recently.
The ladies of the Episcopal society are
preparing to give a social at Mrs. Maria
Fuller's on Feb. 81.
Mr.. and Mrs. John E. Wright spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert
Huestis in Bridport.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-02-09
WHITING.

Norbert McAuley and family OF Orwell
were at E. A. Baldwin's last week
The social at E. A. Baldwin's Friday
evening was well attended and fine
time reported.
Bowman Crosby was called to his home
in Nova Scotia by the serious illness OF
his mother.
An entertainment is in progress and
will be given soon by the members OF
the literary club.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-02-09
WEYBRIOGE HILL

That long expected social Will be gwen
by the Christian Endeavor. society OF
Weybridge in the Congregational church
nariors on Tuesday evening, Feb 10.
Everyone is cordially invited. 1t will be
we'll 10 remember that William Jackson
will give us a new production at that
time. his dwarf Orator whom he has
lately been training, besides which other
entertainment will be provided. Come
all and have a jolly time.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-02-09

able, however, that they may ulti-
mately be traced to the Roman al
phabet. The Is letters are arranged
in three groups, the first two being
near the top of the shaft, separated
from one another by a small circle.
The third group is at the bottom, its
five letters being repetition of
those in the first and second groups.
The prayer stick, or Indian Bible,
as it is sometimes called, is first
mentioned by Catlin, the pioneer il
illustrator of the western Indians. He
probably knew the Indians as well
as any white man ever knew them. In
1881 this famous traveller and artist
visited the celebrated Kickapoo In
dian chief, Kanakuk, then dwelling
with the last remnants of his tribe
in western Illinois. Kanakuk had
great renown among his people as a
wise man and prophet. In 1927 he
visited Gen. Clark at st. Louis to
plead with him for his tribe, beseech-
ing the general to ask the great father
at Washington to allow the Kicka-
poos to remain on their own lands.
Catlin heard this famous chieftain
preach to his people when he visited
him in 1881, and wrote that he was
singularly struck with the noble eff
fort of this champion of the mere
remnant of a poisoned race as siren
uously laboring to rescue the re-
mainder of his people from the dead
/ ly bane that has been brought
among them by enlightened Chris
tians. Then he mentions certain
prayer sticks which had been carved
/ by Kanakuk himself. and distributed
! to all the families. They were OF
maple, craven with hieroglyphic fig
ures and religious symbols. The men,
women and children were at that time
in the habit of reciting prayers on
these sticks, morning and night. This
was done by placing the index finger
of the right hand under the first letter
of the upper group, at the same time
repeating a short prayer. Then the
finger moved down over the remain
ing letters, while prayers were chant
ed or recited.
The United States National mu
scum treasures one of these sticks
and Mr.. James Mooney, of the bureau
of ethnology, presents a fine engrav
ing of it in the fourteenth annual re
port.
The existence of a prayer stick OF
this type is also noted by Rev. Sam
uel Allis, missionary among the
Kickapoos in Kansas. In his book
Forty Years Among the Indians ant
on the Eastern Borders of Nebras
ka," he states that he found such &
prayer stick in use among the Kicka
poos in 1884, who at that time occu
pied a reservation near Fort Leaven
worth. In fact, the Kickapoo prophe
: Kanakuk came to the Kansas tribe
some years afterwards and died Their,
of smallpox in 1852.
1t is possible, in the light of these
facts, to account for the presence o.
such a prayer stick in the university
museum. Both in Missouri and IL
, Kansas the Jesuits had established
missions among the Kickapoos. Henc,
the prayer stick may have been giveI
TO the missionary by member of thu
, tribe and afterwards been deposited
in the university museum.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-02-09
zee. + 4 e.

We have a choice article called "TEA
BLOSSOMS, a pure uncolored Tea, the
tip ends of the leaves. And so sure
are we that it will suit you, we make
you this offer That after sampling
same you find that you are not suited
bring it back and it costs nothing. 1t
comes in one-half pound package at
IS cents.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-02-09
Missionaries for the Soudan.

After nearly 30 years, Gen. Gordon's
appeal for missionaries for the Soudan Is
being answered. Lord Cromer and the
sirdar have not felt before that political
conditions were ready; but now a
strong party of missionaries is being
sent by the Church Missionary society.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-02-09
SAILS BURY.

Omie Lamorder is i'll at the home of
A. K. Whitney.
Julius Kelsey while working in the
woods one day last week cut his leg quite
badly.
Allen Nelson who has been spending a
number of days with his people here re-
turned to New York Sunday night.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-02-09

tribes, but a + e
now of rare occur
renee. The one
at the university
is a neat speci-
m e n of Indian
workmanship. The
stick is about ten
inches long, two
inches wide. and
about one-third of
an j n C h thick.
Along the shaft
are arranged in a
vertical colum n
the prayer char
acters, 10 in num-
Der. These char
acters are said to
resemble certain
letters invented
by the Ojibwa or
Chippewa Indians
for re or d j n &
their own Ian
guage. 1t is prob
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-02-09

DIR. Sutton's Laxative Syrup of White
Pine and Tar is for sale by NJ. k. Burt,
c. C. Frost, John Shaw, l. w. Newton
Kendall & Co., Bert Peck and Day Bros;
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-02-09

ton of the Russian seizure of Amer
lean fishing vessels several years
prior. The new minister is a Massa-
chusetts man, and was a protege Of
Senator Hoar. He is Sc years old.
Mr.. PIERCE represented the govern
ment in the peace conference at Ports
mouth Mass, between the Russian
and Japanese envOys.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-02-09
The Following Articles:

The Following Articles:
One set double Sleighs, 1 Cutter,
Milburn farm Wagon with hay rack and
box, l express Wagon with pole and
shafts, buggy Wagon. set double Har-
nesses, single Harness, l rake Harness,
Adriance Buckeye Moving Machine, l
Wheel Harrow, 1 Oliver Pillow, l Planet
Jr steel CultivatOr, l Shovel Pillow, l
Tanning Mill, ! Straw Cutter, ! long
Ladder, Scoop Shovel, Pick Axe, Crow
Bar, Forks. Chains and other small Tools.
large Stewart Coal Stove, l Paris
Range, small Wood Stove. l Churn,
Butter Bowls, 3 Bedsteads. Commode,
long marble top Hall Table, Stands and
other Household Furniture.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-02-09
We have a choice selec-
ton of ladies' and
gentlemen's
WATCHES

In plain and fancy cases,
and in gold, silver or
nickel as you may prefer.
Our watch movements
are of standard makes
and we guarantee their
accurately and durabil-
ity. Every watch sent
out is accuracy regu-
lated and can be depend
ed on. If you want a
good, reliable watch at
the right price, we can
please you and are al
ways glad to show you
goods whether YOU pur-
chase or not. ,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-02-09

10 cakes Dandy 25c
Six cakes Sunny Monday 25c
Seven cakes Swift's Pride 25c
Have you tried Troy Laundry Wash
ing Crystals (saves the ruby? Ten
cents per package. A sample free
We also have the Swift's Pride, 1916
Tuxedo and Gold Dust Washing Pow
ders.
The Washington times., 1906-10-11
NEW YORK COME-ONS
GET GOLD BRICK
Emergency" Kelly Badly Injured by
Fouls, But Paul Is Declared
Winner.

NEW YORK. oct. u.-One OF the
Tawest deals ever handed TO q boxer
was given last night 20 Emergency"
Kelly, of Boston in his bout with Frank
Paul The fight was held in the heart
of the Tenderloin, and was TO go twenty
rounds at catch weights.
About 250 dyed-in-the-wo0l sports"
most Of them from sunny Italy, paid
$3.50 each TO witness the mill, but did
rot get a run for their money
At the bell Paul rushed at Kelly and
landed what looked like a very low
punch 20 the body.
Paul continued to send i'm low punches
and the spectators howled TO him 10
quit his foul tactics. bur he persisted.
and after one minute and fOrty-tWo sec
onds of lighting landed a punch on
Kellys groin which was plainly fcul.
and Kelly dropped 10 the floor
The referee counted Kelly out while
on the floor. and it looked for a time
as though a riot would result Kelly
was examined by a doctor after the
bout. who stated he had met with a
serious injury