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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-11-15
The Saloon M U st Go.

Delaware is going to be prohibition
state after November 5.
Jefferson county, Alabama, Of which
the manufacturing city of Birmingham
is the seat. has voted out the saloon.
The prohibition wave is sweeping all
over the south.
Even old Kentucky is dry in three
fourths of her counties and will go all dry
before long.
During the last few years, there has
been marked progress in the regulation
of the liquor traffic.
Business men have discovered that the
saloon, instead of being an advantage to
a city in attracting trade, is positive
detriment. Cities that have enforced
the midnight and Sunday closing ordi-
nance are prospecting in spite of these en-
croachments on individual license. "
The money that formerly went into the
saloonkeepers' pockets, now drops into
the till of the grocer, the butcher and
the baker in exchange for life's necessi-
ties. Some of it gets into the savings
banks. The workingman who was
spending half dollar a day for liquor
finds that by saving that half dollar he
will own home and garden within a
few years. That is worth while, espec-
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-11-15
HIS SYMPATHY.
II Would Have Been Worth More Only
He Lacked Presence of Mind.

IL Would Have Been Worth More Only
He Lacked Presence Of Mind.
In the criminal court in Baltimore a
darky was on trial for stealing a
watch, which he had pawned. He was
identified by the owner as the person
who grabbed the watch out of his pock-
ct, yet the darky claimed to be inno-
cent When asked how he came in
possession of the watch he said:
II was standing on the corner when
a man comes up to me and says he is
hard up and hasn't cent to buy food
with, and he wants to sell me this
watch for SO. l knew l could get 81 on
1t in pawn, and l felt sorry for him
and bought the watch for SO and pawn
ed 1t for 81. That's how l got the
watch"
The prosecutor then asked, If he had
bought the watch for So, knowing he
could pawn it for "a, simply to help
the man along because he felt sorry for
him, why he did not advise him to
pawn it himself, and then he would
have had 81 instead of SO.
well, you see," said the prisoner, II
didn't have the presence of mind to do
dat."-Judges Library.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-11-15
lFRIDAY, NOVEMBER IS, 1907.
THE Gothic n burg System

American temperance reformers who
have been in the habit of commencing
the Gothenburg system regulating the
drink traffic, adopted in Sweden, will
be interested to know that on Oct. a
new excise law went into operation in
Sweden. This new law proceeds indeed
upon the same principle as the old. But
it aims to remove evils which experience
has shown to inhere in'the previous law.
The essence of the systems is the elm
ination of private profit from the drink
traffic. A monopoly of the sale of
spirits is granted in every town to a
company of philanthropic citizens, the
"Bolag," which, after paying a small
fixed interest on its capital, turns the
rest of its profits over for public pur-
poses. The system" is thus a meas
ure of revenue as well as a measure Of
temperance. Temperance is promoted
by the absence of any interest on the
part of the dealer to increase his sales.
But the distribution of the surplus prof
it's of the Bolags under the system as
originally put in practice was seven
tenth to the municipal authorities, one
tenth to the local agricultural society,
and two-tenths TO the General Govern
ment. 1t appears that the cupidity Of
the local authorities and the taxpayers
has in many cases supplied the stimulus
to excessive consumption that it was not
the interest of the dealer to apply.
Under the new law the share of the
municipalities is diminished to 20 per
cent, plus an additional percentage di-
minishing from 10 in 1908 to l to 1920,
so that the utmost the municipalities
can receive is under 40 per cent, instead
of 20, as under the former law. The diff
ference is to go into the Government
Treasury, and thence to be distributed
among the local divisions, but in such
wise, it is expected that they will be
under no temptation to increase the sale
of spirits. 1t will be seen that the amend
ments rather vindicate than discredit
the principle of the system.-Times.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-11-15
HRIDPORT.

Presiding Elder Dow will preach at
the Methodist church next Sunday
morning and evening. Love-feast at
1890
Mrs. Ella Baldwin Of Shoreham has
been spending few days at NJ. 7. VOL
colts.
G. j. Ferguson, of the anti-saloon
| league, sustained his reputation as a
forcible, sensible speaker, at the Con-
gregational church last Sunday.
Clark Hathaway recently entertained
his father from Burlington.
A. H. Smith has returned to his home
in Foxboro, Mass.
Miss Florence Raymond of Middlebury
College, spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Guy Wolcott.
Mr.. Collins. school supervisor, met the
teachers of the different districts Thurs
day afternoon.
o. E. Converse made a recent trip to
Burlington.
Mrs. w. M. Grandey is visiting Mrs. E.
S. Converse in Burlington.
Mrs. Emma Wolcott is indulging in a
vacation with friends in Burlington and
Barre.
The NJ. E. ladies have postponed their
sale to the evening of Nov. 81 and 90.
"a Tom Thumb Wedding" will be pre-
scented the first evening, and handker-
chief drill the second evening. A small
admission will be charged for the literary
entertainment.
| The funeral of Mrs. Hiram Kingsland
was held at her late home Thursday af-
ternoon Nov.7 Rev. Henry Lamb Off
ciated and A. j. Blackmer was funeral
director. Among the flowers was large
pillow from her neighbors. Mrs. Kings
land was a worthy. unassuming woman,
devoted to her family, where she will be
sorely missed.
Mrs. Patsy Sullivan and daughter,
Marjorie. are spending some time at her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Lowell.
Hon. G. j. Ferguson of Burlington
gave an able address on temperance Sun
day at the Congregational church.
Mrs. III. L. Townsend and Mrs. j. H.
Fletcher are visiting friends at Hines
burgh this week.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-11-15
WEST BRipPoRT.
[rs. Carl Wolcott is ill.

Mrs. Carl Wolcott is ill.
w. King of Crown Point recently was
in town.
Benz. II. Wilkinson was the guest of
his mother, Mrs. Eliza E. Wilkinson Sun
day.
Ida Gardner has returned home from
Crown Point
Harvey Carrier and wife were at Port
Henry last week Wednesday, Mr.. Carrier
having been called before a full board
of U. s. examining surgeons of that
place.
Robert McCuen. of the Vergennes En-
terprise, spent several days duck hunting
in town last week.
Sunday bounding Of foxes is becoming
a popular sport.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-11-15
WHAT ABOUT FUR COATS {?


cracking deal black collar Siberian
tailored the best Fifty dollars good We glad
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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-11-15
Hotel MYsteriousIy Burned

North Conway. y. H., Nov. 1.-THE
Orient house. summer hotel at Kear-
sarge, was burned yesterday. 1t was
one Of the landmarks Of the place, hav-
ing been built 81 years ago. and was
known to thousands Of summer WISH
tors to the mountain region. The
cause Of the fire is mystery, as the
house was closed for the season two
weeks ago
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-11-15
Gas Kills Two Men

New Britain, Conn, Nov. 1O.-Mich-
ael ]. Doyle, aged GO, and George Nc
Mahon, "a, were found dead in a room
at the Park hotel, the men having been
accidentally asphyxiated. The odor Of
gas led to the breaking in of the door
Of the mems room and their bodies
were found in bed.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-11-15
The Popular Clothing House
c. NJ ATWOOD & COMPANY
Middlebury, Vermont
Fortriq htly Gu b.

Meeting at Mrs. F. w. Beckwith's
Wednesday evening, the club rendered
the following program:
EDWARD GRIEG.
l. Piano Solo. La Papillion,
Mrs. Beckwith.
2. Piano Solo, a, Watchman's,Song,
b, Elfintanse,
Mrs. Davis.
3. Song, Love Thee.
Mrs. Button.
a. Album Leaf, Nov. 3,
Mrs. McGilton.
5. Song, First Meeting,
Miss Stewart.
6. Duets, Holberg, Suite,
"a Prelude,
b Rigandon.
Mrs. Miner, Mrs. Bristol.
The next meeting will be with Miss
Cushman on Dec. 4.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-11-15
Was an Authority on Railroadinp

Dedham, Mass, Nov. 9.-Charles E.
Perkins, one Of the leading railroad
authorities in the country, died at his
home last night. He had been suffer
ing from Bright's disease for several
years, but he was not confined to the
house until recently. He was born in
Cincinnati in 1910.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-11-15
DAN SUllY.
Who Will Present the Irish Char
acter Without Caricsture.

Daniel Sully in 1.-THE Golden Rule" is
without doubt one of the best character
actors of the American stage. He has
praiseworthy ambition to elevate the
Irish character of the drama, and pre-
sents the Son of Erin as we know him in
life, not as we see him in comic papers.
Across the footlights comes only de-
lightful tinge of brogue, carrying in its
sweetness the outpourings of an Irish
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-11-15
RUBBERS
--AND--
LEGGINS
>o<o> o<o> 100000 90 >o>o>o<

In all the best makes, for old and
young. Arctics, overgaiters, felt
shoes for ladies and men, good
line of felt slippers. Don't 60
with cold or wet feet, call on us
and let us make you comfortable
for the long cold winter before us.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-11-15
Labor of Ants.

1t would perhaps be pushing meta
phors to an unwarranted extreme to
speak of dignity Of labor" in connec-
lion with the occupations of ants. But
If by the phrase we mean that labor is
the honorable lot Of all citizens and
that all labors of whatever sort are
upon the same level of responsibility
then we might venture to apply the
saying even to the labors of an ant
hill. For therein all are workers, from
the newly ledged callow to the vet
eran of a second summer.-Harper's
Magazine
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-11-15

Every Woman in Middlebury
will be glad to know that local grocers
now have in stock "OUR-PIE" prepa-
ration in three varieties for making
Lemon, Chocolate and Custard pies.
Each 1O-cent package makes two pies.
Be sure and order today.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-11-15
SALISBURY.

G. P. Reed and Miss Emma Wyman OF
Rutland visited Mr.. Reeds sisters, Mrs.
Page and Mrs. Bishop last Sunday.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-11-15

GA - ToRrA.
Bears the HIhs Kind You Haze Always Bought
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-04-25

There have been a sufficient
number of families moved back
from west Texas and Oklahoma &c
Brazos county the past year to
make any thoughtful man who
contemplates a change think il
over seriously before he makes prep
arations to leave. If the same
amount OF hustling. enterprise and
labor was expended on the lands
of Brazos county as is being ex-
pended in booming western lands
and placing them in cultivation the
results here would astonish us.
Brazos county offers as many adj
,antages and and as few disadvan-
tages to the home seeker as any
county in the state, especially
when the price of lands are consid-
cred.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-04-25
CLEVELAND IS In ACCORD
Favors Descendants of Signeri
Meeting at Jamestown.

Washington. April 2i.-The Thomai
jefferson Memorial Association OF the
United States made public n letter
from former President Grover Cleve
land. "unreservedly approving" the
plan for the reunion OF the descend
ants OF the signers OF the declaration
OF independence at the jamestown ex
position July 4.
Mr.. Cleveland says: 1T seems &c
me that the reunion OF the descend
ants of the signers OF the declaration
OF independence on or about the date
when this immortal document was
signed will be the most impressive In
cident In connection with the James
town exposition. Such reunion should
certainly have n tendency 10 stlmu
late patriotic sentiment and arouse
those who are within its influence o
better appreciation OF the initial ef
forts OF the fathers OF the republic "a
establish new nation and impress
upon IL the best ideals OF free govern
ment."
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-04-25
LONG SERMONS.

Mark Twain tells this story, the
moral of which you may supply
yourself: ~ went TO church one
time and was so impressed by what
the preacher told me about the poor
heather that was ready TO give
up a hundred dollars of my own
money and even 60 ont aud borrow
more to send To the heather. But
the minister preached too long, and
my enthusiasm began to drop about
Sa5 a drop until there was nothing
left for the poor heather, and by
the time he was through, and the
collection was taken up, stole 10
cents off the plate. "-Southwestern
Book.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-04-25
eREvITIEs PUNCHED.

Officials OF Kansas will at once close
ali saloons.
Natural gas will be piped into Ard.
more by Sept I.
Boxing without decisions II to be re-
sutned at Chicago.
Sons OF love initiated fifty candi
dates at Oklahoma City.
NJ. c. Harris OF Mena. Ark. dropped
dead In n Memphis hotel
Mrs Mary A. Macarthur. an aged res
ident Of Paris. Tex. died suddenly.
Seventy Russian mutineers are said
TO have been tortured In Riga prison
]. W. Johnson OF Dallas. struck by
an unknown person. died from his In
juries.
Ernest Heese. boy. died In SLEIGH
er county. Texas. from horse falling
on him.
The courtmartial trial OF Corporal
Knowles at Fort SIN will not begin un
I'll May I.
Three thousand cars OF cattle from
Texas are being unloaded In the Usage
reservation.
Mrs. Siadek OF Chicago is accused
OF numbering Frank Mette and wife
her parents.
BY an overwhelming majority Sher
man voted for a $4,000 issue OF high
school bonds.
Arthur r. Stillwell OF Kansas City
was rendered an elaborate banquet AZ
the City Of Mexico.
Bristol. Va. went for prohibition by
201 majority. Bristol. Tenn. recently
voted the same way.
Marcus l.. Yates. a negro boy. wa
shot 10 death at Ardmore. Van Mason
also negro. was arrested.
The report that bandits sacked =
monastery in Macedonia, killing the ab
bot and thirty monks, Is denied.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-04-25
ASKED TO SPEAK.
President Of A. and N. College Invited
to Meeting n Lansing,
Mich.

President II. II. Harrington of
the college has recently been invit-
ed TO deliver an address before the
American Association of Agricul-
tureal Colleges, which meetsat Ian
sing, Mich, May 20. The date is
so near the commencement occa-
sion here that President Harring-
ton may not be able to attend. In
case he finds it possible to be away
from the college here on that date,
he will speak on the Relation of
the Dean to the Work of the Agri-
cultural Colleges.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-04-25

Whoop it up for the artesiaii
we'll; let's haN IT.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-04-25
WAY CLEAR FOR BRICK PLANT.
WAY Now Clear for Mr.. Johu Wick 10
Garry Out His Plans for 0rganir'
INK q Company.

The legislature, at the regular
session, authorized the board of di-
rectors of the A. and M. College
to lease thirty acres OF land in the
northwest corner of the College
pasture. about a mile and a
half from the College buildings
for the purpose of establishing a
brick manufacturing plant.
II will be remembered that Mr..
John Wick, who is now is west
Texas, is promoting this enterprise
and enlisted much interest in it last
year. He also sent samples of the
clay to various points for testing
and in each instance it proved to
be very fine. Mr.. Wick is now
taking steps to proceed with the
enterprise, and it will doubtless be
secured at no distant date.
The land lies between Bryan and
College Station and west of the
Central railroad and will be easily
accessible with a spur track or
tracks. Bryan has been Ill need OF
an up-to-date brick plant for a long
time, and especially so during the
past few years with the amount OF
building that has been going on. II
is also recognized that plant here,
with the railroad facilities we have,
will serve a large and populous
area of the state.
The Eagle wishes the utmost
success for Mr.. Wick in carrying
out his plans.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-04-25
BRiGAND CAPTURED.
Mortally Wounded and House He Wa,
In Blown 20 Pieces.

IN Blown TO Pieces.
Warsaw, April 2i.-The notorIous
brigand. stanislaus Lis. author OF
many crimes. has been captured at
Lublin. ninety-five miles from here
mortally wounded. after the house In
which he sought refuge had been blown
to pieces by artillery fire. Lis. when
he saw n detachment OF police ad
vancing on the house. barricaded him
self within and opened fire on the
police. killing several OF them. Troops
were summoned 10 the assistance of
the police. but they were unable 10
dislodge the bandit. Finally several
quick-firing field pieces were brought
up and trained on the house. Eight
shells hit the building. which was
demolished. after which infantry
stormed the ruins and found Lis, des
perately wounded. trying 10 reload his
revolver. which he had emptied at the
attacking party.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-04-25

Atlanta, April IA special TO the
Journal from Charlotte. N. c.. says
that rs the result OF ptomaine poison
ing two members OF tho family OF II.
Jordan at Wadesboro. N. O.. are dead
and all the others OF the family. ex-
cepting Mrs. Jordan are suffering from
the same cause. The lives OF two are
despaired Of. The family has been
dieting on canned meats.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-04-25
HELD THE WRONG HAND.
Battle That Followed Literally Clear
ed Out the Church.

Ashland. Ky. Aprfi 24.-At Sutton
near Grayson. a free for all fight be.
tween the Patricks Sexton and the
Haney boys broke up up revival ser.
vices. The affair was caused by one
OF the Patricks, who held the hand of
Albert Haney's sweetheart. Haney
struck Jim Patrick and friends took
sides. starting a battle that literally
cleaned out the church. Jim Patrick's
skull was crushed. He will die. The
girl who was the innocent cause OF
the trouble was struck with pair OF
brass knuckles and rendered uncon.
scious. Two other combatants wers
injured. The principals are under ar.
rest.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-04-25
UNTIL FRIDAY.
Ruef Case Has Been Postponed Until
That Day.

That Day.
San Francisco. April 24.--The Rue
trial has been postponed until Friday
A new venire OF fifty trial Jurors will
then appear in court for examination
as TO their qualifications to try the
case. Out OF the other panels called
only four jurors have been accepted
and sworn In. The grand jury also
adjourned until next Friday. when Il
viii resume investigation into graft
ing by the police force. which has al
ready resulted In some astounding
revelations as 10 the sums OF money
which are alleged TO have been charg
ed for police protection. These sums
Il Is alleged. range from IS per week
for patrolmen. up 20 500 per week for
men higher In rank.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-04-25

Have your house screened or your screens
repaired before il becomes infested with
flies. Phone 1913 from 6 to 9 a. m. and
2to p. m. and J. w. Allen will give
prompt attention TO your order. Cabine,
work and expert repairing specially. ll2ti
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-04-25

Prudence and good business judgmen,
suggest that you should at all times keep
your life and property well insured. Con-
suit Jno. b. Hines for anything in the in
surance line. Office in Smith Building
Phone t6l. 24tf
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-04-25
BRIDE AND GROOM DROWN.
Married but Three Days and on Honey
moon Visit TO Relatives.

Ashland. Ky, April 24.-Jasper Max
well and bride were drowned while
fording a stream on horseback. They
were married but three days and were
on their way for a honeymoon visit tc
relatives In Boyd county.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-04-25
Washington county has tho.is-
and acres in Irish potatoes which
will be marketed at good prices.

Keep the dogs muzzled or keep
them up. Otherwise you VIII
have no kick coming If they get
shot.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1907-08-09
SOUTH DAKOTA RHFoRn

A South Dakota insurance
man showed the Argus-Leadel
one Of the bills for the pa blica
ton of his statement. Tie
original bill as sent by the pub.
Usher was charged at legal
rates, but the insurance com
missioner raised it by g. 05
thus compelling the policy
holders OF the company to pay
that much more than the pub
fishers claimed. Every bill 50
far sent TO him has been raised
by the insurance commissioner.
IF this is reform" said the in
S urance man Il must say that |
prefer the old crowd" An
average of 81 would amount to
$40 for each company and on all
the statements would run into
some nice money.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1907-08-09
Labor Day Celebration

Tuesday evening the two
Labor Day com mittees met i'll
the hose house and made their
reports on the work already
accomplished FOR the celebra-
ton of Labor Day. The
committee on finance reported
that they had raised nearly il
not qnito one thousand dollars,
which means that Wagner will
have two days celebration.
Street attractions, base ball, a
carnival company and other
attractions will be secured.
Senator Kittredge and Cover.
nor Crawford have been invited
to speak, and will very likely
Of course the races and other
sports viii be in evidence.
An effort Is being made to get
the Milwaukee to run an excur
sion up here these two days, so
as TO give the people from the
east q chance to come 10 the
Gate City, have a good time and
return home the same day, or
within two or three as they may
wish.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1907-08-09

rate for money. This eight per
cent should be charged for the
operating expenses of the farm
that is upon $50 per acre.
The interest therefore, on the
operating expenses would be As
cents per acre. The final sub.
traction from the gross profit
must be made in the form of
interest on the capital invested
iu the farm. Accepting the es !.
mated value OF the land improve
ments and machinery TO be $50
per acre, and conceding that for
q sound investment six per cent
would be a fair interest return
to capital, one comes 10 the real
profit which IS not such an ex
orbitant profit after all. Sub
tracing from $4.75. the gross
protita, As cents, the interest on
the operating expenses aud
$3.50. the interest on the capital
invested, the real profits dwindle
TO $3.50 or less than eight per
cent profit on the capital invest.
ed in land, improvements and all
operating expenses. Figuring
the items of interest with the
profits making the result q
gross profit the rate OF profit
il about doubled.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1907-08-09

northwest. The new Fort
Pierre, its hills of shale. that
have for years been an object of
Jest by writer and settler, can
be visited. and the tirst plant In
South Dakota to make paving
brick can be seen in full blast.
Thus Phoenix like, the disposed
"gumbo hills" develop into
monuments of com merciai value
Here too, where but two years
ago the cowboy assembled the
roundup, forage, consisting
mainly OF canned goods, can be
seen one OF the finest cream lries
in America with a modern Ice
cream factory in connection.
This transition OF the rough
Iider life Of the range TO the
electric merry go round OF the
city will be shown at the Gas
Bels Exposition, and both ele.
ments will BIZ present. The
people Of South Dakota, the
Black Hills and the plains OF the
east should not fail ID gather at
this wonderful celebration.
September I7-lS 1870.