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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-04-05
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have so much faith in its curative powers
that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any
case that it falls to cure. Send for list OF
testimonials.
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Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-04-05
Couq hinq.

"There's nothing 80 bad for a Cough
as Coughing" Coughing is like scratch.
ing wonnd; SO long as it is done, it
will not heal. When tempted to Cough,
draw long breath through the nostrils;
hold it until it warns the air cells. The
nitrogen thus refined, allays the desire
to cough and gives The throat and lungs
a chance to heal. The use of Seventy
seven" will aid nature in her efforts to
recuperate.
AT Druggists, 25 cents or mailed.
a5-Doctor's Book mailed free.
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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-04-05
Estate of Harriet N. Alden.

The undersigned. having been appointed
by the Hon. Probate Court for the District OF
Addison. commissioners, to receive, examine
and adjust all claims against the estate OF
Harriet n. Alden, late OF Leices er. in said
district, deceased. and all claims exhibited in
offs ct thereto, hereby give notice that we will
meet for the purposes aforesaid at the Office
OF the Junction House, in said town Of
Leicester. on the 18th day OF April and the 18TH
day OF september next, from two O'Clock p. m
until four O'Clock pm, each OF said days, and
that six months from the 18th day OF darch,
A. ID. 1907, is the time limited by said
court for said creditors to present their
claims to us for examination and allowance.
Dated at Leicester. this 2lst day OF March,
A. y. 1907.
FRED BARKER, lCo,o,oissio,,ors
CARL X. WILLIAMS. N'0'oi'
q. II. YOUNG, Administrator. 10
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-04-05
Seopl Notices.
Estate of Abram Williamson.
order of Notice on Sale of Real Estate.


order of Notice on Sale of Real Estate.
GTATE OF VERMONT.
- DISTRICT OF ADDISON, S. S.
Be il remembered, that at a session OF the
Honorable Probate Court within and for the
District of Addison, holden at Mddlebury, in
said district ON the l9th day of March, A. d..
1907.
Present, WIN. II. BLISS Judge.
Whereas, heretofore, TO wilton the 18th day
OF March, A. u. 1906, John +. Weeks,
administrator of the estate OF ADram VIII
hanson, late OF Middlebury. deceasef. did
present TO the said Probate Court pet ltion
in writing, therein setting forth that It will
be necessary to sell part Of the real estate
OF said deceased for the payment OF the
debts and charges of administration; and
also that it will be beneficial for all parties
interested therein to sell the whole OF the
real estate OF said deceased, viz: A lot of
land with a dwelling house and other i'm
provenents thereon, in the village of Mid
dlebury in said Middebury, being the home
place of said deceased and therefore Iequest
ing said court 10 grant him a license to sell
said estate and thereupon said court did order
that the hearing and decision OF said petition
be and the same were thereby referred to a
session OF said court to be held at the Probate
Office in Middlebury, in said district, on the
Sth day of April, A. ID. 1867, and that
notice thereof be gwen by publishing a Ger
titled copy OF the record of said order three
weeks. SUCCESSFULLY, previous thereto, in the
Middlebury Register. a newspaper printed at
Middlebury, in the County of Addison, a. q
circulating in the neigbborhoOd Of those in
terested, in order that all persons interest
therein, being thereby duly notified thereof,
might then and there appear before said
court and object to the granting of said
license IL they see cause.
Witness my hand at Middlebury, in said
district, this 10Th day OF March, A. d. 1907.
u MABEL A. BLISS. Register.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-04-05
SALISBURY.

Miss Edna Goodrich of Gardner, Mass E,
is with her people here for the Easter
vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. NJ. Whitney visited
friends in Proctor last week.
WILDER Goodrich sold his single driver
last week to Boston party for S225.
Wilbur Goodrich has returned to Shore,
ham after several days stay at the home
of his father, Henry Goodrich.
Mrs. A. A. Boardman and daughter
Agnes were guests of friends in Burling
ton from Thursday until Saturday of last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. NJ. Whitney TOOK
possession of Henry Hyde's place April
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-04-05

DR.. Reed B. Bontecon, the oldest physi-
clan and surgeon of Troy, n. Y, and
during a large share of his career one of
the most famous members of his profess
sion in this country, who died Wednes-
day night, March 20, was once student
at the Troy Conference Academy, Poult-
ney, and took his degree at the Castleton
Medical College.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-04-05

GOOD for everything n salee is used for
and especially recommended for Piles"
That Is what we say about DeWitts CARROLL
lied Witch Hazel Salve. That Is what twenty
years OF usage has proven. Get the original.
sod by South SIDE Drug Store, Bristol; w. II.
sheldon, Middlebury.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-04-05

Use kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup.
Children like its pleasant taste, and mothers
give II hearty endorsement. Contains no
opiaies, but drives out the cold through the
bowels. Made in strict conformity to Pure
Food ana Drugs Law. Recommended and
sold by South Side Drug Store. Bristol, w. III.
sheldon, Middlebury.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-04-05

When you need a pill, take a pill. and be
sure It's an Early Riser. DeWitt's Little
Early Risers are safe, sure. satisfactory pills.
The pills with reputation. They do not
grippe or sicken. They are sold here by South
Side Drug Store, BRISTOL w. H. Sheldon. Mid
dlebury.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-04-05

KODOL for Dyspepsia clears the stomach
and makes the breath as sweet as a rose.
KODOL is sold by druggists on guarantee
relief plan. II conform strictly to the Ma
tional Pure Food and Drugs Law. sold by
South side Drug store. Bristol; W. II. Shell
don, Middlebury.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-04-05
FAGE 's
PERFECTED POULTRY FOOD

May he obtained of the following;
\. WILL FOSTER, Whiting. VT.
j. s SHAW, Weybridge, VT.
+. NJ kENTS ESTATE, Bristol,.Vt.
A. X. WARD, Richville, Vt.
LEWIS HANFIELD, Cornwall. VT.
O. W. ROSE, Middlebury, Vt.
g. NJ. WHITNEY, W. Salisbury, VT.
w. T. DELANO, L. Shoreham, Vt.
JAS. II. FLETCHER. Bridport, Vt.
We want agents in every village where
our Poultry Food is not sold, If it is not
on sale in your village we will send you,
freight prepaid, l25-pound sack for 81
or GO pOund sack for 81
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-08
BLACK PRINCE
1STARTLES TALENT
Fair Weather Draws Big Crowd to
meryvilIe-Mitre, Favorite in
the Second, Secures
Place
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. Fine
weather. today drew a large crowd to
the Emeryville track. There came near
being a big surprise in the fourth race
when Black Prince, backed at 15 to l,
lost in the last jump to Hooligan.
Mitre, the favorite in the second
race, after opening big gap and lead
ing until the stretch was reached, lost
to Duke of Orleans, La Rosa coming
second. Results:
First race, five and a half furlongs,
selling-Dr. Schaff. Ill (Williams), 18
to ., won; Mono, Ill Horner), 25 to1,
second; Never Such, 109 (Graham), 8
to l, third; time, 1:10 1-5. Colonel
Jewell, Salabat, Sheen, Angleta, Peggy
O'Neal, Millsong also ran.
Second race, six furlongs, selling
Duke of Orleans, 119 (Sandy) to 1,
won; Mitre. ia Nauby), to 8, second; /;
La Rosa, III (Horner), 9 to 2. third
Time, Ill 1-5. Blanche C, Begun and
Dave Weber also ran.
Third race. six and a half furlongs-
Dr. Sherman, 1O2 (Sandy), 8 to /, won; :;
Judge, 107 Davis), to l, second; !;
Santa Ray, 104 (Brown), to 2. third;
time. 1928. Metlakatla, Prestige, Ell
Chihuahua, Comitro, Jim Pendergast,
Mexetta, Dutiful and Black Joe also
ran.
Fourth race, mile and a sixteenth,
selling-Hooligan, 109 CWilliams), 5 to
l, won; Black Prince, 112 wv. Kelly),
8 to 1, second; Isabellita, 110 (Horner), /,
10 to l, third; time, 1853. Early Hours,
Bushthorpe, Lazelle, Fairy Street,
Leila Hill, Briarthorpe and w. B.
Gates also ran.
Fifth race. one mile and twenty
yards-Rey Dare, Ill (Graham), 13 to
2, won; Daniel C, 1O6 (Brown), 13 to s,
second; Cloche dor, 1O9 (Sandy), 6 to
l, third; time, 1:4S. Inflammable, The
only Way, Ray and The Missourian
also ran.
Sixth race. Futurity course-Kokomo;
80 (Miller), 2 to /. won; Avona, 81
(Kirschbaum), to 1. second; Miss Glib
son, 1O3 (Hunter), 10 to l, third; time,
LA. Red Ora, El Primero. Water
Thrush, #. Nugent, Vincento and Ra-
dunn Dance also ran.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-08
TRUANTS SEE BURLESQUE
SHOWS; RAIDS MAY FOLLOW
to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 7-Truant
officers of Philadelphia have been busy
during the last week collecting evil
dence regarding the attendance at bur-
lesque theaters, especially at the mid
week matinee, of children under IA
years, unaccompanied by grown per-
sons.
AS a result of the investigation Mar
tin G. Brumbaugh, superintendent OF
the public schools # Philadelphia, has
decided upon what practically VIII
amount to a raid upon certain theaters
next Wednesday afternoon. The at
tendance at the theaters of boys and
girls under IA years, both in the after
noon and at night, has been found sur
prisingly large and at some of the bur-
lesuue houses where the entertainment
is of a vulgar nature it has been found
that young girls, unaccompanied save
by companions of their own age, are
among the regular patrons.
The attention of the school authorities
was first called to the present cond1-
tions when a member of the board of
education saw a long line of boys under
the school age limit standing in front
of a theater one afternoon when school
was in session, waiting for the doors
of the playhouse to be opened.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-08
YIN. CA. MEN
=. WILL TRY OUT
INDOOR MEET TO OCCUR THIS
EVENING
Three Winners VIII Be Selected to
Represent the Local Assoeia-
tion at Championship
Games

An indoor tryout will be held at the
Y. NJ. c. A. this evening in order to
determine athletes eligible to represent
the local association at the Southern
California athletic meeting of the Y.
NJ. c. A, which will occur at Pasadena,
Washington's birthday. Three winners
are to be selected and the fortunate
athletes will carry local colors at the
Crown City event.
The Pasadena affair will be in a ma
ture preliminary to the state conven-
ton of the Y. M. c. A, which is to
open at Watsonville March Z, as the
strongest men are to be selected as the
representatives of Southern California.
A basketball game between the Me-
teors and the Rovers will also be con-
tested this evening.
A gymnastic tryout is to be held next
Friday evening for the purpose of de-
Gliding who will participate in the gym
nasium portion of the championship
program.
Following are those entered for to-
nights events: C. Littlepage, d. b.
Cromwell, f. e. Hull, f. A. Beebe,
Francis Steele, William Zeigler, r. E.
Squire, r. C. Cromwell and Arthur
WickStrOm.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-08
Won by Lack of a Neck

The PLAINTIFFS barrister in the breach
of promise case thought he would
make life burden to the unfortunate
young man who was the unwilling de-
fendant.
do you mean to say" he asked,
after a number of embarrassing ques-
tions, that after you had been absent
for an entire month you did not kiss
the plaintiff, to whom you were en-
gagged to be married, when you first
saw her on your return?"
II do" responded the defendant,
firmly.
"Will you make that statement to the
jury?"
Certainly, If necessary"
do you think that they would be-
lieve your"
"One of them would, know"
"Ah, indeed And why should he,
pray?"
Because he was present when I
first saw her. He was at the gate
when I rode up, and she stuck her
head out of the second-story window,
and l said to her, How dye do?' and
called out I'd be back to supper in half
an hour. I'm no giraffe" and every
body smiled except the barrister.-Tit-
Bits
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-08
s.a*s.a

Q HADES of Jem Mace and Tom
Figg! Eddie Robinson and Billy
- Manning have been matched for a
ten-round battle to occur at Maud
Junction February %. Jack O'Brien
will endeavor at the same performance
allowed six rounds each for the triplets.
1t was thought that a night of re-
Election would do Robinson and Man
ming some good. Nothing of the sort.
Early yesterday morning the twain
stalked forth on the byways to meet
host of friends who regarded their
combative talk of the day previous
rather lightly.
Manning was still wrathy, declaring
in no uncertain terms that he still
retained his old-t time powers and would
be more than pleased to trounce Rob-
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-08
UMPlRES WILL SIGNAL
WHEN STRIKES ARE CALLED

By Associated Press.
NEW YORK. Feb. 7.-Following the
precedent of President johnson of the
American league and President Harry
Pulliam of the National league in In
structing Umpires O'Laughlin and
Johnstone during the worlds series
last fall to indicate strike by raising
the right arm and to make no signal
when ball is called, the major league
umpires will probably be instructed to
use the system next season.
The plan worked to perfection and
every spectator of the many thousands
that saw the games of the great series
was able to keep track of balls and
strikes, even If seated in the range of
the umpire's voice. The innovation was
highly appreciated.
1t is expected the joint rules commit
tee of the National and American
leagues will pass such rule when the
two leagues meet here February %.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-08
MiddleweightS Are
Working for Com
ing Battle
Great Interest Centered
in Prospective
Bout
Both Men Confident That No Decision
VIII Be In Order, Anticipating an
Early Conclusion Via the
Knockout Route

A delegation of ring devotees who
visited Irwin" Sullivans camp at Ar
cadia yesterday afternoon returned
brimful of enthusiasm regarding Johns
appearance.
"He will surely get Flynn this time"
was remark which caused some con-
troversy. Twin did look to be in
that he is working with a knockout in
view. John is very sore because of
the adverse decision rendered and
wishes to prove beyond doubt that
Flynn's victory came in the nature of a
fuke.
'I'll show that fellow what 1t means
to fight when 1 get him in the ring
next Tuesday" said "Twin," as he
walloped a harmless punching bag into
submission.
Hes a tough proposition all right,
but he hasn't any more head than a
jackra bbit. Any one could tell that by
the way he tried to work the referee
last time. l dn't see why his action
was overlooked.
HE kept hanging his head on my
shoulder and bouncing it up and down
to make the crowd think / was butting
him. The referee didn't seem to notice
it and that was why 1 wanted some
one else to act.
well, there won't be any need of
third man this time. 1 don't intend to
do any rough work, but that doesn't
mean that Flynn will get away with
out beating
jim Flynn is equally optimistic and
claims that Twins elbow work pre-
vented him from getting in close at the
former meeting. Frank Mcdonald has
the husky fireman well in hand and
expects to return another winner.
Interest is keen, but thus far Sulli-
van poses as favorite.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-08
CITY PARK RESULTS

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 7,-Results;
First race, five furlongs-Catharine
H. won, Adela 'R. seconu, Excuse Me
third; time 1903.
Second race short course steeple-
chase-Molo b. won, Perry Schroeder
second, Lights out third; time 3:O9.
Third race, three and a half furlongs
Blue Leg won, Bucket Brigade Sec
ond, Truce third; time :43 10.
Fourth race, mife-The Englishman
won, Pasadena second, Rather Royal
third; time 1:41 3-5.
Fifth race, mile and a sixteenth
Foreigner won, Col. Bartlett second,
Grace Larsen third; time 1;49 As.
Sixth race, six furlongs-Meadow
Breeze won, Refined second, Quinn
Brady third; time 1:15.
Seventh race, mile and a sixteenth
Anna Day won, King Ellsworth Sec
ond, Sanction third; time 1;49 4-5.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-08
MRS. H'KEE, WITH HELP OF
INFANTA, TO DAZZLE PARIS
BY Associated Press.

PARIS, Feb. 6.-Mrs Hart Mckee.
who has been figure of romantic in
terest ever since her debut in society
as Miss Cornelia Baxter more wears
ago than 1t is polite to remember, is
about to be launched in the Paris
world.
On the advice OF her close friend, the
lnfanta Eulalia, who will lend her all
the support of her personal and court
prestige, Mrs. Mckee will give series
of magnificent entertainments. She Is
negotiating for the imposing hotel
which served the McCormicks as an
ambassadorial residence.
The Kentucky belle, as she is still
known. inherited a fortune which ran
into the millions on the death of her
first husband in the east, and has
doubled 1t by her marriage with Mckee,
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-08

pearaqce. He already held $25, but
thought it expedient to take little
more.
A side bet of $500 was agree upon
with provision that the coin be placed
with McCarey today at 1880 p. m.
During the age squabble 1t developed
that Robinson was born September 6,
1859, while Manning came to life No.
vember Is of the same year,
Both men are therefore in their
forty-eighth year with Robinson a lit
tie over two months to the bad.
1t was agreed that Gus Herget or
whomever McCarey may choose will
referee, straight rule to prevail.
Robinson fought his last fight, bare
knuckle, February H., 1880. Manning
went out of the business some fourteen
wears ago.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-08
oAKLAWN RESULTS

HOT SPRINGS, Feb 7.--Oaklawn re-
suits:
First race, three furlongs-Fandang
won, Dandy Dancer second, Rustic
third; time :36 3-5.
Second race, five and a half furlongs
Charley Heeny won. Lintilla second,
Straightline third; time III 1-5.
Third race, five ana a furlongs, sell
ing-Ina Gray won, Naughty second,
Swanner third; time 1:10 AS.
Fourth race, mile-Jack Lowry won.
j. T.. Mayberry second, Lampadrone
third; time 1:42 3-5.
Fifth race, six furlongs-Jake San
ders won, Adesso second, Woodclaim
third; time Ill 1-5.
Sixth race, mile-Skyward won, Cad
lilac second, Mrs. Annie third; time
1:44 2-5.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-08
HIGH AND use.
READY FOR TRACK
CINDER SEASON OPENS TO-
MORROW
College Men Will Probably Be Forced
to Struggle Hard, as the
Academies Are
Strong

When the Los Angeles high school
track team confronts the University of
Southern California squad on Bovard
field tomorrow afternoon 1t is not al
together beyond the bounds of possibl-
1ty that some surprises may be sprung
Coach Holmes of the Methodist in
stitution said last night that he was
not confident of an overwhelming vic
tory for his men as he realized that the
Academies had several dark horses to
show.
Charlie Parsons may not don track
suit as he intends leaving for the east
shortly and consequently has not done
any training during the past few days
Parsons will return in time for the in
terschoiastic meets, but the Il. S. G.
adherents will probably be Obliged to
do without him tomorrow afternoon.
Wilhoit, formerly of St. Vincents, is
member of the high school team and
will meet the best pole Vaulters of the
university. 1t will be interesting to
note Wilhoit's contest with Richard
son, as the latter is being touted as a
conner in the long stick event.
Following are the entries of both in
stitutions:
University of Southern California
100-yard dash-GoOdWin, Coleman,
Foster, Howard.
High fhurdles-Wilhoit, Bristol.
220-yard run-Phelps, Coleman, Law
ton Foster.
44O-yard run-Goodwin, Coleman.
Half mile-MattoX. Freeze, Haword
Pillsbury.
Mile-Pilsbury, Seward.
Pole Vault-Phelps. Mattox, Wilhoit
Hammer thrOw-Walleridge Wilhoit
Walker, MattoX.
BROAD iumD-COleman
High jump - Wilhoit, McCready
Burke.
Low hurdles-Bristol,
Relay-Goodwin Bristol, Coleman
Foster, Phelps, Howard.
High School
12O-yard hurdles-Comstock. Mont
somery. Norway and Curl
10O-yard dash-Shute, Fuller Thomp-
son and Cooper.
44O-yard dash-LennOX and Neumire
220-yard hurdles-LennoX, Norway
Montgomery and Snyder.
220-yard dash--Cooper Fuller, Thomp-
son and Shute.
Half mile run-Neumire, Mealy, Scott
and Kitten.
Relay race-Klitten, Neumire, Nor
dali. Wirsching and Shute.
Hammer Richardson, Haigler,
Miller, Sherwood and Bickford
Pole Vault-RichardsOn, Comstock,
Wlrsching and Montgomery
Shot put-Shute, Montgomery Com
stock and Richardson.
High jump-Haigler Comstock, Slat-
ter and Richardson.
Broad jump-Slatter, Chandler, Rich
ardson. Haigler and Cooper.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-08
How He Wanted It Cut

"How will you have your hair cut,
sir?" asked the inquisitive barber to
the victim in the chair.
Minus conversational prolixity," re-
piled the patient.
"Hows' that sir?"
with abbreviated or totally elimi-
mated narrations."
"What?"
without effervescent verbosity. Let
even diminutive colloquy be conspicu-
Gus by it's absence"
The barber scratched his head
thoughtfully a second, and then went
over to the proprietor of the shop and
whispered: az don't know whether that
man in my chair is mad or a foreigner,
but I can't find out what he wants"
The victim had to explain that he
wanted the Job done in silence.-Tit-
Bits.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-08
1son to the Queens taste.

inson to the queens taste
Eddie was not quite so "het up" but
in view of Manning's explosiveness
could not we'll back down. Eddie's
version was:
Billy forgets that he and I are in
our second childhood"
Now, if there is a tender spot in
Billy's makeup it centers about his
physical prowess. Robinson might be
all in but not so Billy. Well meaning
friends told William that he did not
have a chance, with the result that the
Sanicult man flew into a frenzy and
began throwing his coin around in
really reckless manner.
Manning wanted to go fifteen rounds
but McCarey suggested that six would
see one of the two unable to continue.
Billy took it for granted that he was
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-08

referred to and roared again. Finally
Robinson was brought to the front and
the men glared at each other in man.
ner which boded no good. McCarey Of.
fered them purse of $500.
DO you think I'm a preliminary
fighter?" began Manning. why, when
1 fought
AT this juncture a we'll known ring
devotee offered to add an extra two
hundred to the purse and proffered
Manning half of a $500 bet which he
intended to place on the Sanicult
chances.
After some confab in which Manning
charged Robinson with issuing false
figures as regarded his age, the match
was made.
McCarey demanded that the men
make an extra deposit of $25 for ap-
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-08
DANGER OF OUTBREAK
IN CENTRAL AMERICA
BY Associated Press.


WASHINGTON. Feb. 7.-There is
danger of an outbreak of war in Central
America, although efforts at arbitration
are being made at the city of San Sal
vador in the hope of preventing hostil-
tiles.
The Chicago has gone southwark
from San Francisco and the yorktown
is undergoing necessary repairs in dry
dock and will follow, stopping at one Of
the Salvadorean ports on the Pacific
or at a convenient Nicaraguan port.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-08
Chief Engineers uItimatum

BV AssOClateu PIeSS'
WASHINGTON Feb. THE admin
istration has been brought face to face
with the alternative Of rejecting all
bids for the construction of the Panama
canal by contract or losing the services
of Chief Engineer Stevens. This Is the
cause of the delay of President Roose-
yelt, Secretary Tart ana ID, chairman Ila,i