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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-12-06

is doing the work, however, and there are
probably twenty thousand Of them in
harness in San Francisco every day. A
pair Of horses will haul load that half
dozen autos could not bulge. 1t Is the
same in Nevada, where an attempt was
recently made to introduce autos on the
desert. A dispatch from Minden, in
that State, under date of October 18th
says: The forty-five horsepower freight
auto which was purchased by the Stand
ard Mining Company Of Bodie, and which
was expected to revolutionize the freight
ing business between Bodie and Bridge
port and Nevada railroad points is on its
way to San Francisco, where it will be
sold. 1t failed to make good. being I'M
able to pull even light load on the sand
roads of Nevada. The truck was sup
posed to carry 40, 900 lbs. up an 16 per
cent grade at the rate of six miles an
hour and to run on the level stretches at
fifteen miles. The first day it was taken
from Reno it became stalled in two
inches Of sand on five per cent grade
and when the full power of the engine
was applied the axles were twisted Out
of shape. Superintendent Lassen says
the Standard will go back to horses and
mulee.-San Francisco Breeder ant
Sportsman.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-12-06
AUTOIN DEADLY DASH.
Militia Captain Killed, Nephew Of
Senator Stephenson Hurt.

Escanaba. Mich. Dec. 1 Captain
Frank E. Bent, of Company 1, goth Wis
consin National Guard, WAS instantly
killed in an automobile accident near
here last night, and four others were in
jured.
Sumner X. Prescott, president
and general manager of the Prescott
Iron Works. was internally injured, and
it is feared he will die. Isaac Stephen
son. IT,, nephew of United States Sena-
tA Stephenson, had an arm broken, and
Joseph burberry sustained fractures of
his collarbone and one arm. Albert Hol-
quist was badly bruised.
All the members of the party live in
Marinette and were on their way about
midnight from Gladstone to Escanaba.
Mr.. Prescott was driving, and Captain
Bent was sitting beside him on the from,
seat. On steep incline they lost control
of the machine, and it struck a sharp
turn at the foot of the hill while running
at terrific speed.
The front wheels snapped off and the
car shot forward fifty feet through the
air, turning upside down in its flight and
pinning to the ground all but Mr.. Hol
quist. Captain Bent's neck was broker
by the rear seat.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-12-06
George A. Hickey's Moving Pic
lures Comma,

Pre-eminent and alone in the moving
picture world stands George A. Hickey
as the chief promoter of all that is new,
original and beautiful in twentieth cen
fury life motion pictures. and m Monday
eve. Dec. 8, at Town Hall, will be a
series of dramas without words that have
never before been equaled in theatrical
art. AS an education to the rising gen.
Grafton, motion pictures are very beau
tiful study, depicting as they do the
manners. costumes, characters and mag
nificent scenery of nearly all the foreign
countries. Illustrated ballads will be in
troduced by c. w. Lawford, Vermonts
popular baritone, accompanied by Miss
Grace E. Allen, graduate of Boston Con-
servatory of Music.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-12-06
Hurt As Auto Turns Over.

Spencer, Nov. 24.-Mrs. Justin D. An
derson, wife of the president of the Hart
ford Rubber Works Company of Hart
ford, Conn, was severely injured tonight
by the overturning of heavy touring
car in which she was riding with Mr..
Anderson and j. j. Shea, chief engineer
of the rubber works. They were return
ing from Providence to Hartford, and
when near Sibley's corner in the out
skirts of this town, the machine skidded
in the slippery road and was upset. Mr..
Anderson, who was driving, had slowed
down in approaching the turn and set
his brakes when the car began to slide,
but wheel caught in the electric car
track and the machine turned over.
Mrs. Anderson suffered a fracture of
the left shoulder and Commissions, and
was badly shaken up. The men escaped
without injury. After the fracture had
been reduced by Worcester physician,
who happened to be passing on an elec-
trio car, Mrs. Anderson was taken to her
home in Hartford.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-12-06
A Well-Managed Savings
Bank

The Woodstock Spirit OF the Age,
in an editorial on the Hyde Park
Savings Bank, makes the following
very complimentary remarks in regard
to the management Of that institution
Eighteen years ago the Lamoille County
Savings Bank and Trust Co. of Hyde Park,
doomed by ex-Gov. Carroll S. Page, and of
which he is president, was organized. 1t has
grown and prospered in the full light of pub
licity, but something besides printers ink has
made it a success Since its beginning it has
never loaned a dollar outside of Vermont,
and it has record of never having lost dol
lar by poor investment. Publicity can do
much, but nothing but good management
can keep any institution on its feet for any
length of time, a fact that seems to be well
demonstrated in the case of the Hyde Park
institution.
The success of this bank is very well known
to Vermonters. They learn that its assets
passed the million dollar mark July nth,
and are not likely to forget that ex-Gov Page
is prominently connected with it. And why
shouldn't he make a fuss over it? He was
the first to establish bank for the handling
of Vermont business exclusively, and having
made il one OF the strongest and safest insti-
tutions in the state, he is IN position where
much modesty would be most unbecoming.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-12-06
Downie Here.

In the Middlebury opera house, Tuesday,
Dec. II. The survival of "Uncle Toms
Cabin" at the dawn of the Goth century
is something to marvel over, but 1t is an
assured fact. The elaborate renovation
of the old play by Manager McPhee, of
Of the Downie Company, in new pic
torial dress with up-to-date methods
plentifully displayed throughout its half
dozen acts, judging from the box Office
receipts wherever this company plays,
furnishes ample proof that "Uncle Toms
Cabin" is still potent. Special scenery
for every scene depicted, enlarged Choir
uses of genuine negroes from the cotton
belt, modern, up-to-date specialties, two
male and female quartettes, a band of
Alabama piccaninnies. a gorgeous cake
walk in pretty setting entitled THE
Place of Silver Mat" improved light
effects and mechanical illusions, will be
seen in the Downie production of this
famous play. The presenting company
in some instances is double one and
contains the names of numerous foot
light favorites. The street parade is said
to be the longest, richest and best ever
given by theatrical company. Be sure
and see il at noon.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-12-06
General Du Point In Runaway

Wilmington, Nov. 29.-General T.
Coleman Du Pont, president of the Du
Pont Powder Company, and the Republi-
can State Chairman of Delaware, mar
rowly escaped being killed in a runaway
here today. His team was run down by
an automobile and the occupants of the
carriage were pitched out. With one
hand grasping the reins and the other
holding the overturned vehicle from him,
General Du Pont succeeded in stopping
the horse, after being dragged 100 feet.
He was badly cut and bruised. DIR.
Tybout, who was with him, was not
hurt.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-12-06
WEDDING BELLS

and candy sale this evening (trlday), at
the town hall.
WEDDING BELLS
A most beautiful and impressive we'd
ding ceremony took place Nov. 18th,
1907. at the Presbyterian church 42nd
street. New York city, the contracting
parties being Miss Elaine Amundson and
Mr.. Edward II. Matthews. The cere-
mony was performed by DR.. A. H. Evans,
pastor of the church, only the immediate
relatives being present. After the cere-
mony an elaborate wedding breakfast
was served at the home of the bride. cor.
ner of 41st street and Fifth Avenue. Fol-
lowing short wedding journey the bride
and groom returned to the old home in
Cornwall, where the Matthews family has
resided for nearly one hundred years. A
most delightful reception was given by
Mr.. and Mrs. T. P. d. Matthews in honor
OF the homecoming of the bridal pair.
The house was filled with guests who
came to extend congratulations to the
wedding couple; and also in more SUBJ
stantial way was their goodwill mani
Tested by the many gifts which were re-
ceived, consisting of money, furniture,
solid silver. china, etc. Miss Amundson
came into our midst nearly two years
ago and by her gentle and unassuming
manner has drawn around her large
circle OF loving friends. The groom is
the only son of his parents Both are
most estimable young people. ALWAYS
ready to help in church and society and
we extend to them the right hand of fell
lowship, hoping that they may prove
blessing to US in future, as they have
been in the past. Cornwall, therefore,
desires to extend most hearty good
wishes for the future happiness of this
young couple in the new matrimonial
union. They will make their future
home in Cornwall, at the Matthew'S
homestead where they will be pleased to
welcome their many friends,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-12-06
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6. 1907.
The Geneslosy Of Rsdium.

Shortly after it had been observed that
the wonderful element discovered by the
Curies undergoes sort Of disintegration
the question arose whether radium might
not itself be the product of some trans
formation. Since uranium was invaria-
bly, its companion, there was thought to
be chance that the associate might also
be its parent. A prolonged test by Pro-
fessor Soddy, now of Glasgow, lent lit
tie encouragement to that view, but
repetition Of the experiment indicated
that the method adopted at first was
faulty, and hence that the conclusion
was unwarranted. Professor Ernest
Rutherford, of Montreal, and DR.. B. B.
Boltwood, of New Haven, have recently
been following another clew, reporting
from time to time in Mature" such pro-
gress as they have made. Both of them
have found it possible to separate from
another of the newly discovered element
(actinium) substance which may be the
missing link. To this DIR. Boltwood has
proposed to give the name 'ionium," and
he thinks that he has unmistakable proof
that radium is derived from it in micro
scopic amounts.
In his description of what he considers
Haven chemist remarks that in its pro-
perties it closely resembles thorium.
Another investigator, DIR. Otto Hahn, of
Berlin, is thus moved to announce that
he has obtained radium directly from
thorium. All of this work needs indie
pendent verification before it can be gen.
orally accepted, but in the Germans
claim there is an interesting suggestion.
Thorium, the principal ingredient of the
delicate fabric of an incandescent gas
mantle, is derived mainly from monazite
sand, which, therefore, may be worthy
of closer examination as to the amount of
radium it contains. DIR. Boltwood has
limited his experiments to another class
of minerals, those containing uranium.
These researches have been conducted
primarily, if not exclusively, with a
philosophical purpose. The men who
engage in them aim to penetrate some of
natures mysteries and to trace relation.
ships between one class of matter and
another. Apparently no practical re-
suit can be expected from their work.
II radium has really been obtained by the
processes here described the quantity has
evidently been too small to be marketed.
In the future, as in the past, the world
will probably be obliged to. rely on the
extraction of ready made radium from
pitchblende and allied ores. Neverthe-
less, the experiments of Professors Ruth
erford and Soddy and DR.. Boltwood can
hardly fail to serve several good purpos-
es. They should stimulate the hunt for
an examination of minerals containing
radioactive material and enhance the
prospect of finding richer sources of radi-
UNI than have yet been discovered. En-
couragement should also be impaired to
attempts to simplify the method of sep
arating the precious substance from its
environment, an operation which is now
so complicated as to add enormously to
the cost of the product.-N. Y. Tribune.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-12-06
Cold Weather is Again With US

all in
Addison
Sta Hayes
haveco o 90 tms in
and RIBBED Aeecehned WOOL
That and and which
a
s"-Noah Webster
deat
at o
to uagooddo
other dealers making remember
Their ON the
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-12-06
Bankers Son Killed in Reading.

Reading, Penn, Dec. Harry NJ.
Schaeffer, twenty-one years old, died
here today as the result of injuries sus-
tanned by his automobile running into a
telegraph pole last night. He was the
son of Charles II. Schaeffer, president of
the National Union Bank, here.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-12-06
WEST CORNWALL.

Mrs. A. L. Atwood and Mrs. M. o.
Field are on the sick list.
Mrs. K. L. Taylor spent part of last
week with her sister, Mrs. E. F. Town
send in Richville.
MIR. and Mrs. F. H. Eldredge of Bird
port were guests of Mrs. K. L. Taylor
cary in the week.
The funeral of Mrs. Esther L. Russell
Wooster of took place in the West Corn
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-12-06
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.

DIR. Dickinson's morning subject, "The
Essential and the Unessentials of Re-
ligion." Evening. "A Little Talk about
Conservation 10:45 and 1880. At 1915.
the Church and College Bible Glass in
the large audience room, led by Prof. G.
B. Wright, Bible School 1915.
Junior Endeavor $3.50. Christian Endea-
vor 6:45. Prayer meeting Thursdays,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-12-06
MEMORIAL BAPTIST

The pastor Rev. Geo. R. Stair will
preach at both sermons Sunday. The
subject of the morning sermon will be
"a Satisfactory Religion" In the
evening the sermon subject will be, "a
Surprised Enemy, the fourth sermon in
the series entitled David the Shepherd
King"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-12-06

Do not dose the stomach to cure ca
tarrh in the nose and throat. Breathe
Hyomei's medicated air, which goes
right to the spot and kills all catarrh
germs. Sold under guarantee by w. H.
Sheldon
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-12-06
Back to the Horse.

If San Francisco had to depend on the
auto truck to carry its freight and haul
the debris, the rehabilitation of the city
would be far in the future. The horse
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-12-06

wall Baptist church Nov. 81, at one,
Rev. T. A. Howard officiating. Mrs.
Wooster died at the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Henry R. Wells of Whiting.
An extended obituary will appear in the
next issue of the Register.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-12-06
Church Notes.
METHODIST CHURCH.

Subject of discourse at the Methodist
church next Sabbath morning, "What
have we in Jesus, What has he in us p
In the evening the subject will be "Ha-
bit"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-12-06
ShOR EHAM.

Fred Newell and sister, Tessie, attend
ed dance at Louis Mingoe's in Chilson,
N. Y, Nov. %.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-12-06
CORNWALL

Don't forget the apron, fancy work
and candy sale this evening friday, at
the town hall.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-12-06
x M A S I S N e A r

Why select your Xmas presents before the rush, before
late order in have what you want ?
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-12-06
NOW HERE

Slippers, all sizes, from h
Shoes, which make good
all new.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-06-13
The Days Set.

The Paris Appeal thus refers to
an event mentioned by the Hol'
lensville correspondent to the MES
SAGE two weeks ago:
VIM. Peck, a bachelor Of the
Long Branch neighborhOod, was
waited upon by a committee Of in
dignant neighbors, led by Rev.
Galloway, pastor of the Baptist
church. one night last week. He
was not expecting such a call and
the visitors had possession Of the
house before he could demand an
explanation. 1t seems that the
delegation had learned that it was
his 4lst birthday aud they went in
a body to plead with him to turn
from the error of his bachelor
ways. To further convince him.
they had taken along great bas-
kets of grub that had been cooked
by good. looking women, the good
ness Of which wis enough to make
his own yellow biscuit and burnt
bacon eyerlastingly obnoxious. A
barrel of lemonade was a feature
of the feast. Peek is q deacon in
the Long Branch Baptist church
aud one of the most popular men
in that vicinity. He is said to
have signed the pledge to get mar
ried without any unnecessary de-
lay. In fact, the Appeal hears
the happy event has already been
arranged.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-06-13
SOUTH MISSOURI.
F. L. Bruce, Late of All
drain County, Writes
the Message.

Springfield. Mo-, June 6th.-
FRIEND BEAL! ap now living
in Springfield, Mo-, engaged in
the real estate business. l am
general representative of one OF
the biggest and most reliable i'm.
migration agencies in the world.
/ have control OF the south half Of
the State. While have been in
this city but four weeks. still |
can see the results Of my work,
and still anticipate good business
in the near future. We are selling
lands in Texas aud Mexico at
prices ranging from 23c per acre
mp to $25 per acre. We have lands
to suit any one. from the cheap
grazing lands to the finest agri-
cultural lands. l like Texas, and
to my mind her opportunities are
unlimited; her soil is the best. her
climate 10 famed for its health Civ.
ing qualities, aud the thousands
upon thousands Of people going
there is forcing a development un-
equalled in the annals of history.
We have over 6 200. 900 acres Of
fertile land, at reasonable prices,
awaiting the hand of the husband
man to open, to plant. to cultivate
and gather. The laboring man
who goes to that section, aud the
homeseeker as we'll, who have been
herded in unhygenic dwellings in
cities. may go to any county in
South Texas, buy a little farm,
and in q short time have for him
self and family a veritable Garden
OF Eden, with scarcely a serpent
to disturb its serenity.
do not know how long l will
stay here. I am thinking of COM
Hug back TO Mexico in a short
time. bat in time I expect to make
Texas my home. ~
l miss the MESSAGE from Oul
file Of papers and hopo you viii
change my address from San An
tonic. Texas, to Springfield, Mis-,
souri,.
Wishing you we'll, l am. very
respectfully,
+. l.. BRUCE.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-06-13

o kid, a long, long time ago, who
became somewhat discouraged over
the weather in Missouri. So, one
day she said to her husband, whose
sir name was Wright: Wright,
let's go back to Kentucky, for this
is the hottest and coldest. the wet
test and the dryest, and the hell
damnest country in the world"
This is about the opinion Of good
many people all over the country
this sprlng.
The Centralia Guard says; We
don't believe the scheme suggested
by q Columbia man will work.
The idea is to lay pipes from Co
lumbia to Centralla and let the
Athens" furnish us with water
and Centralia furnish her with
beer. We don't believe we could
spare our beer to these modern
Athenians. There is an art in
drinking beer and they might es-
tablish q chair to. teach the art,
thus shutting out our native bred
swillers. This is q pipe dream and
the pipe line will never material
ize.
Roy Phillips of Boone county
was arraigned upon a charge OF
forgery. J. L. Stephens was ap.
pointed by the court to defend
him. The court passed sentence
of five years in the penitentiRry.
He was later paroled. Young
Phillips promised the court TO quit
drinking and gambling. not to
enter a saloon or pool hall and to
work aud make an honest living
for himself aud wife.
Here is another example Of what
Monroe county farmers are doing
with sheep, says the Paris Appeal.
Five months ago Lee Lewis, north
of Paris, paid $500 for SO head.
He has sold $l03 worth Of wool
aud has SO lambs worth at least
500, leaving the original flock as
clear profit. Mr.. Lewis has been
experimenting with a cross be-
tween Western ewes and full
blood Cotswold bucks. He asserts
that their offspring are very
hardy, good size and good shear
ers. He sheared IL lbs. Of wool
from one of these half bloods and
| l3 lbs. from another.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-06-13
Singing Convention.

The next meeting Of the county
singing convention will be held at
Laddonia during the latter part of
August. The Laddonia people
gave as a hearty invitation to meet
with them. aud now we urge that
all who are musically inclined to
90 to work to make the convention
a success. When we think of the
grand good time Of former conven-
tons it ought to enthnse all to &C.
tive preparation try to make
the next equal il not better than
we have had.
Now we hope TO have in cOnnec-
ton with the chorus singing d
number of choirs. quartets, duets
aud solos interspersed with instru.
mental music. Any one wishing
to know anything further in regard
to the convention write to
w. s. Barbee, Pres.
j. b. Cla rk, Vice.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-06-13
Medical Society.

The Linton Medical Society held
a meeting in this city last Thurs'
day. 1t was an instructive gath
ering. Five important papers
were read by out-Of.tOwn doctors.
The following officers were elect.
ed for the ensuing year,
President, DR.. G. A. Rcthwell,
Mexico; LIST Vice President, DR..
Max Meyer. Columbia 2nd Vic
President. DIR. G. W. Austene
Centralia; Secretary. DR.. r. T
Gibbs. Mexico, Treasurer. DR.. N
Il. Rodes. Mexico.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-06-13
WON A PRIZE.
Writes an Article on
"Hot Weather. Sugges-
tions."

The article below is taken from
the Vandalia Leader aud is con-
cerning the achievements OF q lady
we'll known to many readers Of the
MESSAGE:
Mrs. II. T. Middleton IS q very
happy aud proud woman. She
has just been awarded the prize OF
a fine quadruple silver tea set. Of
Rered by the Farm Progress for an
article on Hot Weather SugRes-
tons" The paper says: The
winners article is useful land els-
vating, dealing with the problem
Of the proper observance Of the
Sabbath by having as little labor
to perform as possible" Mrs,
Middleton's suggestions have the
right ring 20 them. We Offer
them in full:
HOT WEATHER SUGGESTIONS.
The hot summer days will sOOI
be here, and | want to tell the
readers OF the Home DEPARTING u,
how we manage to keep the Sab,
bath holy" and have a change
from the regular Sunday dinner.
Saturday we prepare bread ani
meat FOR sandwiches. cake, cookies,
pie, or any sweets we like to havI
handy. Some kind Of pickles o.
stuffed eggs. and fruit.
For change lemonade or frui
punch, as both are easily an,
quickly made. When the nOol
comes Sunday we go out into tn
yard, where we have a good shade
aud there We spread our feast
The girls. of which there are three
take turns at serving the lunch.
When all are thru the 'frag
mentsn are sOOn gathered up anl
there is no big dish washing; non
are hot and tired. as the few dishe
are put away to await the Mouda
morning. general cleaning.
II we have been to church o
Sunday school, we do not have (
change clothes, but are clean an,
cool for the rest Of the day.
Try this plan a few times an
see how all will enjoy the chang
and how much hot work ma
be avoided on Sunday.
MRS. H. p. MIDDLETON.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-06-13

Ed. COggins is well'remembered
in this county. He was also pas
tor Of the Christian church at Lad
donia two or three years. Was
alsO pastor Of the Christian church
for a time at Benton City. was on
the work there when the Benton
City congregation built their new
house Of worship.
Ed. C0ggins and his brother. ]
q. Coggins, OF Chicago, once held
famous religious debate al Rush
Hill with q Rev. Mr.. Allison ol
Illinois.
Bro. CogainH was O man Of great
force OK character Rad held very
prono0noed views on the temper
anes questions. His many Au
drain county fflende will be palnel
! to hear Of biz death.