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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-11-08
4. p. WENTWORTH & CO.

SO and So Fulton Street. Boston, Mass.
General Commission Merchants in live and
dressed Poultry. Blu ter and Eggs. Lamb and
Veal, Apples and Potatoes. ana in fact a
Kinds OF Country Produc" Prompt returns
and honest trea' ment guaranteed. 30t59
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-11-08

I could have raised ten pounds of weight
from the ground, the pain was SO severe.
This was my condition when I began u.s.
ing Doan's Kidney Pills. They quickly
relieved me and now am never troubled
as was. My back is strong and 1 can
walk or ride long distance and feel just
SIS strong as I did twenty-five years ago.
I think so much of Doan's Kidney Pills
that have given supply of the remedy
to some of my neighbors and they have
also found good results. If you can sift
anything from this rambling note that
will be of any service to you, or to any
enc suffering from kidney trouble, you
are at liberty to do So"
A FREE TRIAL of this great kidney
medicine which cured Mr.. Corton will be
mailed on application to any part of the
United States. Address Foster ilburn
Co., Buffalo, N. Y. Sold by all dealers ;
price, fifty cents per box.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-11-08
Sour
Stomach

No appetite. loss Of strength, nervose.
ss-s,s, headache, constipation. bad breath,
ycaersl debility, sour risings. and eatarrh
OF ehe stomach are. all due 70 indigestion
Iodoi relieves ind gestion. This new discov.
cry represents the natural juices Of diges-
ton as they exist in healthy stomach.
Sombined with the greatest known tonic
and reconstructivs properties. kodol for
dyspepsia does not only relieve indigestion
and dyspepsia. but this famous remedy
s-ps all stomach troubles by cleansing,
pUrifying, sweetenng and strengthening
the mucous membranes lining the stomach.
Mr. S S. Ball, Of Rsvenswood W. Va says
was troubled with stomach for twent, years.
Kodol cured me and we are now using II In milk
Cos hsey.
Kodol Dige1'1 What You Eat.
gen<s only Relieves indieestion. sour stomach.
belcting 81 gas. etc.
e~~psred by e. c. Dewitt & CO.. oHioAoo.
"'soid by W. "A. sheldon, .Middlebury; South
Side Drug Store. Bristol.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-11-08
CHAPTER XVII.

IN FEW days later three men we're
closeted in the district attor-
N ney's ONCE. Two of them were
@ Officlals-the district attorney
himself and our old friend the inspect
or. The third was the detective,
Sweetwater, chosen by them to keep
watch ON Mr. Grey.
Sweetwater had just come to town
This was evident from the grlpsack he
had set down in a corner on entering
also from certain tousled appearance
which bespoke hasty rising and but
few facilities for proper attention to
his person. These details counted lit
tie, however, in the establishment Gre
ated by his manner For hardy chap
he looked strangely nervous and indis-
pOsed-so much so that after the first
short greeting the inspector asked him
what was up and If he had had an
other Fairbrother house experience
He replied with a decided no; that
1t was not his adventure which had up
set him, but the news he had to bring.
Here he glanced at every door and
window, and them leaning forward
over the table at which the two Off
Gals sat. he brought his head as near
ly to them as possible and whispered
five words.
They produced most unhappy SEN
sation. Both the men, hardened as
they were by duties which soon sap
the sensibilities, started and turned as
pale as the speaker himself. Then the
district attorney, with one glance at
the inspector, rose and locked the door.
1t was a prelude to this tale which
l give, not as 1t came from his mouth,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-11-08

we'll together. have the most perfect
confidence In you"
Was IL my duty to let the inspector
know that Mr. Grey anticipated alb
sentng himself from the city for
few days? decided that l would only
be impressing my own doubts upon
him after rebuke which should have
allayed them.
Yet when Mr.. Grey came to take his
departure I wished that the inspector
might have been a witness to his emo
tio~, IL only to give me one of his very
excellent explanations. The parting
was more like that Of one who sees ND
immediate promise Of return than Of a
traveller who intends to limit his stay
to few days. He looked her In the
eyes and kissed her a dozen times,
each time with an air of heartbreak
which was good neither for her nor for
himself, and when he finally tore him
self away 1t was to look back at her
from the door with an expression
was glad she did not see or it would
certainly have lnterfered with the
promise she had made to concentrate
all her energies on getting well
What was at the root of his extreme
grief at leaving her? Did he fear the
person he was going to meet or were
his plans such as involved a much
longer stay than he had mentioned?
Did he even mean to return at all?
All, that was the question:! Did he
intend to return or had been the I'M
conscious witness of flight?
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-11-08
NERVOUS DEBILITY,

Vital Weakness and PrOstra-
ton from overwOrk and other
causes. Humphreys HOmeO-
pathic Specific No. %, in use
over 40 years, the only success
f1l remedy. 81 per vial, or spec
ial package for serious cases, So.
nad By Druggtss sent prepaid receipt of price
Hnnphrsys' Homeo. Medicine Co.. Cor. William
I'D John Streets New York.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-11-08
HUMPHREYS
WITCH HAZEL OIL
(COMPOUND.)

For LES.-External or In
ternal, Blind or Bleeding, Itch
ing or Burning. One applica-
lion brings relief
For Burns, Scalds, Inf1amed
Or Caked Breasts and Sore Nip
pies, Salt Rheum, Chapped
Hands, Fever BliSters, COrns,
Bunions. Sample mailed free.
Al Druggists, IS cents, or mailed.
Bruphreys' Homeo, Medicine Co.. Cor. William
and John Streets, New York.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-11-08
Great $1,000 Farm Bargain

30 acres, with horse, COW, wagons, two
harness, farm wagon, sled, harrow, grindstone,
small tools, acres crops, tons OF hay, g
cords wood fitted for stove, 1000 feet lumber,
500 feet clapboards. 1000 cedar shingles and
many other things too numerous too mention;
? = miles to a Maine Centre "a mile to the
Kennebec, X. +. D.. 20 acres moving and
tillage, 50 apple trees; snug room house,
barn fitted for 5 head of stock, carriage house,
ETC., all goes for $1,000, = cash. Send for
travelling instructions and free circular of New
England farms. Dept. IS, P. F. Leland, II5
Devonshire ST., Boston, Mass.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-11-08
| CouIdntLift Ten Pounds.
Years Younger.

and Health to the Sufferer, Maxi
ing Him Feel Twenty-Five
Years Younger.
Sick kidneys cause weak, lame or
aching back, and a weak back makes
a weak man. Can't be well and strong
until the kidneys are cured. Treat them
with Doan's Kidney Pills. Here's the
testimony of one man cured.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-11-08
DIR. KENNEDY's
EAv0RITE
REMEDY
Breaks no Hearts, Excuses
no Crimes.

DR.. David Kennedy's FAvORITE REM
KDY is not disguised enemy of the human
race where it cannot help, it does not
harm. 1t is composed of vegetable ingre-
dents and does not heat or inhame the
blood but cools and purifes it, In all cases
OF Kidney troubles, Liver complaints, Con-
stipation of the Bowels, and the delicate
arrangements which sffiict women, the ac-
ton of DR.. Kennedy's FAvORITE REM
EDY is beyond praise. Thousands of
grateful people voluntarily testify to this,
in letters TO DR.. Kennedy; and with
warmth and fullness of words which mere
business certificates never possess. It
makes no drunkards-excuses no crimes
weaks no hearts. We challenge trial and
are confident of the result. ONE DOLLAR
Bottle. All druggists. Bear in mind the
name and address Dr. DdDid KENNEDY,
Rondout, New York. Write for free sam
pile bottle and medical booklet full of valu-
able medical advice. Mention this paper.
Free sample bottles at the drug store. Of
milford r. Burt.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-11-08


but as 1t was afterward related to me.
The language, l fear. Is mostly my
own.
The detective had just been with
Mr. Grey TO the coast OF Maine. Why
there will presently appear. His task
had been to follow'this gentleman, and
follow him he did.
Mr.. Grey was a very stately man.
difficult of approach. and was absorbed
besides by some overwhelming care.
But this fellow was one in thousand
and somehow during the trip he man
aged to do him some little service.
which drew the attention of the great
man to himself This done he so i'm
proved his opportunity that the two
were soon on the best of terms. and he
learned that the Englishman was with
out u valet. and, being unaccustomed
to move about without one. felt the
awkwardness of his position very
much. This gave Sweetwater his cue,
and when he found that the services
of such a man were wanted only dur
Ing the present trip and for the han
dllnS OF aUalrs quite apart lron per
sonal attendance upon the gentleman
himself, he showed such an honest de-
sire to fill the place, and made out
to give such good account Of himself,
that he found himself engaged for the
work before reaching c..
his was great stroke OF luck. he
thought. but he little knew how big a
stroke or into what series OF ad-
ventures 1t was going to lead him.
Once on the platform OF the small
station at which Mr.. Grey had hidden
him to stop, he noticed two thlngs-the
utter helplessness OF the man in all
practical matters and his extreme anx-
iety to see all that was going on about
him without being himself seen. There
was method in this curiosity. too much
method. Women did not interest him
in the least They could pass and re
pass without arouslng his attention
but the moment man stepped his
way, he shrank from him only to be
tray the greatest curiosity concerning
him the moment he felt 1t safe to turn
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-11-08

]. B. Corton,
farmer and lum-
b e r m a n, of
Deppe, N. O.,
says II suffer-
ed for years
with my back.
1t was so bad
that I could
not walk any
distance NO E
even ride in
easy buggy. I
do pat haI;ova
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-11-08
tcoHrrNuED.I
CHAPTER XVI.

CHAPTER XVI.
PRAYED uncle that we might
be driven home by the way Of
Eighty-sixth street. wanted
to look at the Fairbrother
house had seen IL many times, but
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-17

where they cause pain. It is pressure that makes them hurt, and corns should, therefore be cut close to flesh. After cutting in this way, but not making them bleed paint with lotion of equal parts of salicylic acid and collodion. Do not let this spread, as it will burn the ankle. Over the corn place corn plas- ter. These plasters are so cheap that it Is not worth whi.e to make them at home.
 For soft corns make a little wad of gauge or linen and place either above or belog the spot in such a way as to keep the toes from pressing on each other. The lxnack of this lies in getting the wad the right size, for if too large it will hurt when the shoe is on, and if too small will be useless. Do not place the wad on the corn or it will increase the pain.
 Such treatment as this constantly ap- piled will cause both hard and soft corns to disappear. None should ever be cut until the foot has been well soaked to soften the skin.
 Soak your feet in hot water to which has been added handful of bran. Wipe dr,, and afterwari apply vaseline or sweet oil. Rub 1t in well, and repeat this every night By changing the shoes and stockings frequently the feet obtain great relief also.
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with the vicious period of the ward al- dermen, but with the years of the gen eral aldermen, following 1895.
 The government in the four and q half years preceding the commission had ming expenses; the new government in- pose The former government had had to it's credit s425,0 GOO more in assessed taxes than the new one. After making allowance for the inefficiency of tax col lection under the old regime, the com mission, during it's first four and a half years, had saved the city at least $500, ,000 which it must have raised by taxes or added debt if the old administration had been in charge. In addition, the com mission had saved s500.000 more. Of Nthis $20O,0O0 was laid away by reducing the net debt by that amount, and $500, 900 was put into permanent improvements. which, if made at all, must certainly have been paid for by bonds if the former administration had been in charge. It might be objected that the slightly small CT population in the second period, under the commission, would call for smaller expenditures But this is not true. The second period has called for larger out lays--for all kinds of repairs after the storm, and for the extension of the citys functions in every line, excepting possi- bly one-the fire department And all this has been done under a slight aver age decrease in the tax rate.
 These results have been secured by
 CONTINUED ON PAGE 17)
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Developing the Chest.

Mile. Merlyn, Buffalo, N. Y.:
 Dear Mss--I write to inquire if you are aware whether or not the Willard White "Vaucare Remedy" for increasing the size of the bust, will really do what is claimed for it; also to learn if massage is helpful. Thanking you very much for yo. kindness and prompt attention to the above, 1 beg to remain,
 Yours sincerely E. T.
 Richmond Va.
 An excellent exercise to expand the chest is to place yourself in a perfectly easy and comfortable attitude. the weight of the body resting on one foot, the feet at moderate distance apart, the arms allimbo, the fingers pressing on the ab- dominal muscles in front and the thumbs on the dorsal muscles on either side of the spine.
 The chest should be fully expanded and fully projected The shoulders should be held backward and downward and the head perfectly verticle
 Draw in and give out the breath very slowly for dozen times. Let the breathing be deep and tranquil, but such as to cause the chest to rise fully and fall freely at every effort. Take the Will lard-White tablets three times a day and massage chest nightly with a good devel- Dpine cream.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-17
Care of the Hair.

Oily hair should be washed every fort nig-.t. The same thing may be said of hair that is filled with Handruff. In some cases a weekly cleaning is necessary. Wh... eggs are used there is no possible chance of any harm being done. Eggs are tonic to the growth. The effect of shampooing must be carefully watched and the condition of the hair be taken into consideration in order to decide this point.
 The cleanliness of the hair and scalp depends to great degree upon the amount of exposure
 The quality of the hair also has it's influence, oily hair needing more fre- quent attention than dry hair.
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Dandruff Preventive.

Dear Madam Merlyn-I have thick dark hair, but am sadly troubled with dand- rutl. which spoils it's appearance. l have tried many preparations and as last re- sort appeal to you. Can you tell me wha will prevent 1t, also make it less olY9 MRS. (. J. W.
 Clean, N. Y
 Here Is a good tonic: Castor oil one half pint; pure alcohol. one-half pint; tincture of canthardes, one-half ounce; oil of bergamot. two drachms.
 lns will prevent the dandrun and Will make the hair a better color, rub into the roots once you have started the blood circulating through the scalp all will be we'll
 Try this lotion if the hair is too oily; Bicarbonate of soda. 3-4 ounce; boraX, 1-4 ounce: cologne water, 2 ounces; alcohol, l ounce; tnc.ure of cochineal, l-2 ounce; distilled water, Is ounces Massage well three times a week. using ten ounces bay yum. twenty grains resorcin and three drams of cantha rides.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-17
The Fashionable Girls Slim Waist.

Debutante-An exercise for producing the slim waist and yet one that strength ems the waist muscles, is the following: Standing with the legs quite straight, fees about twelve inches apart, clasp the hands behind the neck, keeping the knees perfectly straight, lean far forward to tie left swing the head and body slowly over toward the right side, gradually binding forward the while, until a com pie. rotary circular movement has been made. At first this may be rather diff fcult to do without losing ones balance entirely, but patience and perseverance will reward one with slimness not ac- quli ed by frightened corset laces
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-17
A Cold Cream Formula.

One ounce O. white wax, one ounce of spermaceti, five ounces of oil of sweet almonds, one and three-fifths ounces Of rosewater, 20 grains of powdered boraX, Dissolve borax in rosewater and place ths bottle in a warm bath. In porce- lain kettle heat wax, oil and spermaceti. When all are incorporated remove from the fire and pour in the rosewater. Beat to a thick fluff by using an egg beater. Just before the mixture is cool add a few drops of oil of rose and pour the cream into small jars which have been slightly warmed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-17

Cologne, eight ounces; tincture of cam tharides, one ounce; oil of English laven- der, oil of rosemary one-half dram each. Apply to the roots of the hair once or twice a day. It is positively necessary that the scalp should be kept clean. Shampoo at least once a fortnight,
 Support your hands on each side of yoar head by balancing tho thumb against the temples; then pressing the finger tips well into the scalp, get all over tho head in a series of little wheel lil-s movements. The massage should be continued for b or 70 minutes each even- ing. Use this tonic; Sulphate of quinine 1 dram; rosewater, ounces; dilute sulph- uric acid, 15 minims; rectihed spirits, ? ounces. Mix, then further add glycerine, 1-4 ounce; essence royale or essence of musk, , or minims.
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About the Lips.

Agnes H.-Thin, palld lips are caused by tight lacing and the impairment of circulation or the practice of compressing and stretching the lips tightly over the teeth and gums. Diseased, impoverished condition of the blood are frequent ca ,.ses. If you overcome this condition the lips will be a better color
 Rub well with cold cream, allowing it to remain on all night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-17
Slender Fingers.

Massage the fingers with Melorose cream twice day and immediately after ward practice the following exercise for half an hour:
 Take sitting position in front of table; place both arms on the table, rest ing them on the fieshy part underneath and tho tips of the fingers; the wrist main part of the hand and forearm being meanwhile kept on q level. Raise the index fingers of both hands a5 far as possible, project them forward and draw them backward quickly several times in succession, meanwhile retaining the thumb and remaining fingers rigidly in position Exercise the thumbs and each finger in the same way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-17
To Bleach the Arms.

Mile. Merlyn-Will you kindly tell me of some simple preparation that will bleach the arms satisfactorily; also is there anything that will make them plump. Please answer as soon as possi- ble. r.. C. II.
 Olean, N. Y.
 Diluted peroxide of hydrogen, applied nightly will bleach the arms. A daily massage with Melrose cream will fatten the arms but faithful and persistent at tention is necessary; you cannot expect results in a weeks time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-17
Scalp Treatment.

BELLE-Have hair and scalp sham pooed every four or five weeks. To a pint of warm water add two raw eggs beaten until they are light, then wash the hair thoroughly and rinse well in several clear waters. In the last rinsng water squeeze the juice of a lemon.
 Brushing the hair al6 rubbing the scalp with the finger tips will do much to keep the growth healthy and fine. Twenty -four hours before shampooing rub warm olive oil into the seal. Try this tonic for the falling hair:
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For Tired Feet.

D. E.-Soalx your feet in hot water, to which has been added handful of bran. Wipe dry and afterward apply vaseline or sweet oil. Rub it in we'll and repeat this every night. By changing the shoes and stocking frequently the feet obtain great relief alSo
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To Briahten the Eyes.

Elsie L.-Belladonna is sometimes used to intensity the briliancy of the eyes, but not recommended. It is said that one grain of sulphate of atropa dissolved in an ounce of distilled water and one drop of the mixture put into the eye with a dropper is not injurious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-17
Reducing the Hips.

K. E. R.-An excellent exercise for re- duc.ng the size of the hips and abdomen is found in touching the floor with the hands without bending the knees. Do this for five or ten minutes every night anu morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-17
White Spots on Nails.

NJ. C. N.-To remove white spots from the nails melt equal parts of pitch and turpentine and add a little vinegar and powdered sulphur; rub the spots with tlis mixture and they will soon disap- pea.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-17

thority from the full board. The mayor is elected specifically for his office, but the other commissioners are not. The division of the department is the work of the whole board, yet the public, it is said, has no doubt in casting their votes as the office each man will as- sume. Each member of the commission receives a salary, in Galveston the mayor 5000 and his assistants $l200 per year. These associates are not superintendents; they are responsible managers of depart ments. Each represents his department in the board. Each outlines his policy and al! questions about that department are referred to the individual commits sioner for his judgment All matters of daily conduct of their departments are under the individual supervision of the several commissioners. Superlntendents under them take the management of de- tails The commissioners advise and direct. As a result in Galveston and Houston the work is not so heavy but that 1t can be undertaken by most busi- ness men.
 Business oraanization.
 This reproduction of a business or ganization for a cltys affairs resulted in Galveston from the situation after the great storm and tidal wave in Septem- Der. 1900. That city had had the usual experiences in expensive and inefficient governments of the familiar type. In 1899 a machine mayor had been elected while a bare majority of the aldermen were representativ tives of a good govern ment club This antagonistic government was urequal to the desperate situation after the storm. The public disregarded it. and looked to an organization called the deep water committee, which had kI.A ,fA fn natioaal appropriations. It was composed of fifteen of the elading business men. representing half of the city property. The people in their distress turned to this body to do something. They met nightly for weeks, it Is stated. view ing the city, not as municipality, put as a ruined business needing extraordl- nary brains and measures to reorganize it. In this committee the commission government had its birth. R. Waverly Smith, a former city attorney, suggest ed it. and he and two other leading lawyers were chosen to formulate the idea. Their purpose was to create city government with the power and enectlve- ness of a modern business corporation. In Galveston something had to be done, and 1t was necessary to secure the best men and give them the power to do all things.
 This avs brought about by new char ter placing individual responsibility ana authority upon the commissioners, and counting upon this to appeal to the am bition and interest of strong men. The scheme worked The highest types or Galveston's citizenship came into her service While they went in under pres sure of an extraordinary calamity, they have remained, and it is stated that the prospect is they will continue for years.
 They like the work, and the people like the way they do the work. It is said
 that while in Galveston formerly the office of alderman was a street Joke or disgrace. the office of commissioner