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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-02-01

Manila Is one of the most important
ports in the Philippine Islands. but.
strange to say, is one day behind all
other places of its size in the world.
This curious fact is accounted for in
this way Although the Philippine Is
lands lie near thc Asiatic coast, they
were discovered by Spaniards who
sailed from America. When they cross.
ed the magic line where Sunday
changes into Monday these fiery dons
of proud Castilian ancestors did not
revise their calendar. When told of
this years later and informed that their
mode of reckoning time was not up to
modern notions, they merely said that
was so much the worse for modern no.
tons. Anyhow, the fact remains that
these islanders keep plodding along one
day behind the rest of the world, which
reckons time by new style.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-02-01
Hens Pay IL They Lay.

What is more aggrevating than the re-
fusal Of the biddy to lay when eggs are
high?
The poultryman oftentimes sputters
and scolds and proposes to live on poul-
try until every hen is eaten forgetting
that the biddy always does her duty
when she is supplied with the necessary
ingredients for producing eggs. She
likes to lay and then talk about it after
she has done the job, but she does not
like to work when she is cold, chilly and
poorly supplied with warm, stimulating
food. If she could speak good English,
she would tell you that she would like
few rations each week of green cut
bone and meal; that she would like a
warm, clean home to live ina home
with plenty of sunshine and southern
exposure, Carroll S. Page of Hyde Park.
VT, supplies fresh green cut bone and
meat at $3.50 for a 200-pound barrel,
freights prepaid to any station in New
England or the Middle States, and the
money may be sent at his risk in regis
tered letter, postal money order, express
money order or check.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-02-01

ably lose much of their magnificent
and legendary appearance in the near
future. The Egyptian government has
given permission for the erection of
homes and hotels in the vast plain
stretching from Eskeblch to the Nile
and covered with the ancient sphinxes
and structures Already several So
cieties have been formed to avail
themselves Of the picturesque view for
the building of large hotels. All around
the pyramids of Ghiseh there are to
be erected real American skyscrapers
from nine to ten stories in height
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-02-01
WHITENING CLOTHES.
A Harmless Solution That VIII
Tighten Laundry Labor

1t is never necessary for harmful
washing solutions to be used in order
to facilitate the laundering of clothes,
for there are several things that can
be added to the water which will
quickly eradicate dirt besides making
the washing easier, and will not injure
the fabric.
Kerosene is one of the best clothes
whiteners and is perfectly safe to use.
1t Is especially good for clothes that
have been hanging for some time and
become yellow
For ordinary purposes use but Ia
blespoonful of kerosene to a gallon Of
water.
In the event of garments becoming
very much soiled al emulsion made
from equal parts of kerosene, clear
limewater and turpentine shaken until
creamy is invaluable.
Only one cup of the mixture should
be added to boilerful Of clothes
They should be kept over the fire for
half an hour.
In the case of mems jumpers. over
alls, working shirts or children's stock
ings or trousers this emulsion is in
valuable.
Make very hot soapsuds and add II
small portion of the emulsion to the
water. Allow the clothes to remain
for about five minutes in the water
and rinse with hot water thoroughly
for in the latter case when the emul
sion Is used so strong it is quite neces-
sary that every particle should be re-
moved
BoraX soaps which are free from al
kali are good for laundry purposes
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-02-01
Church Dams iced.

The interior of the First Baptist church
in Montpelier was damaged to the extent
of 81, 500 or more Sunday afternoon by
smoke and water. An overheated fur
mace started a brisk blaze in the front
end of the church which worked up the
partitions to the roof and it was necessary
to food the inside of the church before
the flames were subdued. The actual
damage by fire will not exceed 5000.
Two years ago the Rev. Guy c. Lam
son, formerly Of Cornwall, then pastor of
that church, raised 81 200 and had the
interior of the edifice newly frescoed and
painted and new carpets laid. This
work was ruined. Only one of the men,
orial windows in the church was injured
that to Mr.. and Mrs. John Smith and
only the upper part of this window was
broken.
The church was said to have been I'M
comfortably cold and the ianitor was
evidently preparing to raise the tempera-
lure before evening. The loss is fully
covered by insurance. Prompt offers of
assistance and the use of edifices were
made by the other churches of the city.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-02-01
CHOICE MISCELLANY


According to an English periodical,
the head master of certain English
popular school, insists that his schol-
airs shall learn to speak English with
the American accent and in the Amer
lean style" We don't know exactly
what the American style and accent
are, but in the opinion of this head
master, If he exists. they have a dis
tinct money and business value. If a
man has them persons who hear him
talk will think that he is IAN American
and consequently enormously rich" and
do much for him DO" him much it
might be more correct to say. On the
other hand, If they know that he is an
Englishman, yet they will assume from
his accent and style that he has been
in America and. therefore. is "shrewd.
energetic and resourcefuf end far
more experienced. Intelligent and rea-
sonable" than if he had had his bust
ness training in England. In short.
boys that want to get on" will ac-
quire the American tongue. This is
very ingenious and has certain basis
of sense. but American speaking Eng
lishmen will find that their hotel bills
will be mighty large and long.-Every-
body's Magazine.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-02-01
Civil Service Exam | n I'll o n 4.

The United States Civil Service Com
mission has announced that the annual
examination for positions in the Burling-
ton Customs District will be held at Bur-
lington on Saturday. May 18, 1907, at
nine o'clock a. m. Applicants for this
examination must be citizens of the
United States and not less than 90 years
Of age.
For information relative, to the exami-
nation, the positions for which held, and
the general requirements, as we'll as for
the required application form apply to
Mr.. c. l.. Alexander, Custom House,
Burlington, or to E. K. Stebbins. Sec.
Board of Examiners, Box 1853, Boston.
Applications for this examination must
be filled out and filed with the latter on
or before 4;3O p. m. April 9Th.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-02-01

nearly twenty years without ever leav-
ing the island of Capri, retaining her
peasant dress and habits and living
happily and contented among her kins-
folk.
The Japanese house of representa-
tives consists of 800 members elected
by ballot, each member receiving a sal
airy. Its house Of peers consists of
members of the royal family, princes
and marquises, counts, viscounts and
barons, elected as representatives. Of
the several orders, and persons elected
for seven years by and from the If
teen highest taxpayers in each city and
prefecture.
President Fallieres of the French
republic has broken with tradition, dis
missed the famous chef of the presi-
dental mansion and employs instead a
woman cook, or Gordon bleu," as the
French say. The title of Gordon
bleu" for woman cook dates back to
Louis XIV. and Nine du Barry. The
latter championed the cause of her
sex, but the king said that only a man
could cook. After he had eaten a de
licious dinner cooked by woman he
was converted and had the cook called
before him. He then placed around
her neck the blue ribbon of the order
of the st. Esprit, known as the Gordon
bleu"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-02-01

The conditions of luxury under which
most of us llve-for these are days
when even the poor man enjoys COM
forts such as We're understandable by
the rich half century ago-have a
tendency to weaken our constitutions
and impair our vitality. Our houses
are overheate and even the vehicles
in which we ride are often warmed al
most to suffocation. Thus we have be
come like dollhouse plants and. if by
chance exposed to IA current of cool
air. we catch cold or perhaps contract
bronchitis or pneumonia. n tritiing
change of temperature cutting our
lives short in twinkling, or. again,
it may be that a like cause will bring
congestion of the kidneys, leading to
disease of those organs proving even
tually fatal.-Dr. John V. Shoemaker
in Reader
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-02-01

One of the best all-around bills of the
season will be psesented at Keith's Boston
theatre the week commencing Monday.
February 4th. Among the leading acts
may be mentioned the Kaufman Troupe,
the lmmensaphone, Lind, Volta, the
Jack Wilson Trio, the Marco Twins.
Grace Hazard and the Aerial Smiths.
The Kaufman Troupe is the greatest
family of bicycle riders on the stage. In
the lmmensaphone, Lasky, Rolfe and
company present their latest novelty.
Volta is to remain for a second week.
Tue Jack Wilson Trio do a very snappy
blackface skit. No act on the stage is
funnier than that of the Marco Twins.
Grace Hazard has originated something
entirely new in the way of a protean
act, which she calls Give Feet of Comic
Opera. The Aerial Smiths do many
daring tricks on the flying trapeze. The
balance of the bill will include the Young
America Quintette; Nessen, Hunter and
Nessen, hoop rollers and jugglers; Wald-
ron Brothers, Dutch comedians, and the
Kinetograph. A special announcement
that will undoubtedly be received with
much pleasure is that Houdini will re-
turn on Monday, February 18th, for an
engagement of one week only.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-02-01
CANAL CONTRACT TO OLIVER.

Following conference at the White
House Saturday it was officially an
nounced that the contract for building
the Panama canal will be awarded to
William J. Oliver, who, with Arson M,
Bangs was the lowest bidder in the re-
cont competition, provided that within
the next ten days he associates himself
with at least two indepen dent contrac-
tors whose skill and experience, COM
bined with his own, shall cover the en-
tire field of the work to be performed
under the contract
When informed of the statement is
sued by direction of the President Mr..
divers representative said:
"There is absolutely no doubt about
Mr.. Oliver being able to fulfil the re-
Quirements of the canal commission.
There are now at least 20 of the most re-
sponsible contractors in the United
States who have expressed willingness
to Join Mr.. Oliver in the work of con-
structing the canal at the figure men,
toned in his original bid. These names
will be submitted to President Roosevelt
with proof of their financial RESPONSE
bility.
The official statement given out recites
the decision of the Isthmian canal COM
mission as to Mr.. Oliver and then says
that he is required under the conditions
already mentioned, ito organize a cor
poration for the express purpose of car
rying out the proposed contract. with a
capital of $5,0O0,000 of which not
less than 1880, 900 paid in cash, and
81 500, 900 in the form of solvent sub
scriptions, shall be available for the pur.
pose of carrying out the contract and Of
which the remaining So 1000, 900 may be
devoted to the purpose of procuring a
bond. as required by the contract, or OF
submitting in lieu thereof. in whole, or
IN part, and subject to the conditions of
the bond, cash or current securities sat
isfactory to the commission
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-02-01


There is a sense of humor in the
American soldier which finds character
istic expression in the following letter
on the evil Of desertion which appears
in the Manila Gable News over the sig
nature ''r. Willie Rockingham, Private,
Company X. Second L. s. infantry"
PAY the soldier at the following rates:
Privates, $50: corporals. $15; sergeants,
800; first sergeants, $125; battalion
and regimental noncommissioned staff
officers. 5000 per month. Furnish all
nOncommlssioned officers quarters; the
higher the grade the better the quar-
tiers. Feed all troops on the la carte
plan, meals at all hours. No calls OF
drills to stand except muster and pay
call. Muchachos to do all guards, ia
tgues, kitchen, police and mental work
Furnish high class amusements, like
grand opera, etc, at Uncle Sans ex-
pense. Then have stipulation that In
ease of war the men Will all be dis.
charged and new army hired. Then
II a man is caught deserving hang
him."-Army and Navy Journal.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-02-01
Double Tax Com mission

Gov. Fletcher D. Proctor has an
nounced the members of the State COM
mission to investigate the subject of
double taxation as follows o. M. Barber
of Bennington, chairman; John H. Sen
ter. Montpelier; G. w. Pierce. Brattle-
boro j. Fl. Williams, Bellows Falls; L.
p. Slack, st. Johnsbury; Ernest Hitch
cock, Pittsford.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-02-01

Indian chiefs treating with the gov
eminent now have to append their
thumb prints to the documents instead
OF cross marks as hitherto. The reason
is that chiefs have frequently repudi-
ated the cross marks and the Obliga-
tons involved The first document was
recently signed by thumb print 1t was
a treaty between the government and
the Umatilla Indians of Washington to
allow cattle to cross the Indian reser-
walton unharmed-Chicago Journal
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-02-01
Organizes Third Granqe

c. B. Hoyt, organizer from New Ham
shire. organized a grange in Warren
Monday night making the third he has
organized in one week in this State.
State Master George w. Pierce of Brattle.
boro engaged Mr.. Hoyt to spend two
months in this State organizing oranges.
Mr.. Hoyt reports that there is great op-
portunity for the work. The two
oranges organized last week were in
Chelsea and Mortown.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-02-01
CHICKEN A LA KING.
Recipe From One of New York's Ri
Popular Hotels.

Recipe From One of New York's Big
Popular Hotels.
favorite dish served in one of the
big popular hotels of New York is
chicken la king. The recipe, as Civ
en- by the chef of the fashionable es-
adjustment, is as follows: Cut into
small pieces the white meat of a cold
roast chicken. Make a sauce with
two tablespoonfuls of butter in a
saucepan over the fire. When the but
ter melts stir in two heaping table
spoonfuls of -four which has been well
sifted When the -four and butter are
mixed to a cream pour In slowly a
pint of hot milk, stirring constantly to
keep from Jumping. Allow the sauce
to boil up once, then add a teaspoonful
Of grated onion, saltspoonful of salt
and the yolks of two eggs. Stir them
briskly through the sauce, add two
truffies and two mushrooms cut in
small pieces and fried lightly in butter.
one sweet green pepper cut in shreds
after seeds have been removed and
generous tablespoonful of capers chop
ped and just a suggestion of grated
nutmeg. Last of all, add the chicken,
stir all together and allow it to cook
minute. Chicken a la king is usually
served In chatting dish.-New York
Post
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-02-01
MRS. SARAH J. WINDROM

Mrs. Sarah j. Windrom of Chicago,
cousin of Zachary Taylor, twelfth
president Of the United States, and
grandniece of Alexander Hamilton,
who signed the Declaration of indie
pendence, says:
"Vinol is a Godsend to old people.
l am 76 years old, but have hearty
appetite. sleep soundly. and feel &C.
tive and we'll today. thanks to Vinol.
When | was young cod liver oil was
dispensed in a greasy. unpalatable
form, and 1t fairly gagged me to get
1t down. Vinol is entirely different.
very palatable and nourishing to i'm.
poverished blood. It is the finest
tonic and strength creator I ever used
in my life"
Vinol Is a real cod liver prepare.
tion, from which the useless oil has
been eliminated and tonic iron added.
Try Vinol on our guarantee.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-02-01
lx1=zllEs = REE
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ment. Doctors treated me for rheu-
matism, but failed to help me. lost
all confidence in medicine, but Doan's
Kidney Pills relieved me so quickly
and so thoroughly that l gladly made a
statement to that effect for publication.
This was in 1898, and during the six
years which have elapsed l have never
known Doan's Kidney Pills to fail"
A FREE TRIAL of this great kidney
medicine which cured Mr. Bierbach will
be mailed on application to any part of
the United States. Address Foster-Mit-
burn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. For sale By
all druggists; price, 80 cents per box.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-02-01
Green Cut Bone for Poultry.

During freezing weather we cut up a
great many tons of green bone and meat.
There is nothing better for poultry.
Price $3.50 per barrel of 200 pounds, at
which price we prepay freights to almost
any station. At this price cash must
accompany order. Remit at our risk by
check, postal money order. express mon
ey order or registered letter. Carroll s..
Page, Hyde Park, Vt
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-02-01

Guest (at anniversary dinner)-You
belong to one branch of the hosts fam
lily, believe. Poor Relation-Yes;
belong to the branch that never had
any plums on it.-Tit-Bits.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-02-01

Willie walled and Winnie wheezed, Will,
wintry winds whined weirdly. Willie wrig
gled while Winnie whe zed wretcnedly. Wis
dom whispers. winter winds work wheezes
Wherefore we write. Use Kenne dy's Laxa
tive Cough Syrup" Nothing else so cool
Sold by w. II. Sheldon, Middlebury.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-02-01
Sour
Stomach

No appetite, loss OF strength, nervous
ness, headache, constipation. bad breath.
general debility, sour risings. and catarrh
OF the stomach are all due TO indigestion.
Kodol relieves indigestion. This new dlscov-
cry represents the natural juices Of diges-
ton as they exist in a healthy stomach,
combined with the greatest known tonic
and reconstructive properties. Kodol for
dyspepsia does not only relieve indigestion
and dyspepsia. but this famous remedy
helps all stomach troubles by cleansing,
purifying. sweetening and Strengthening
the mucous membranes lining the stomach.
Mr.. S. S. Ball Of Ravenswood. W. Va. says
" was troubled with sour stomach for twenty years.
kodol cured inc and now using It In milk
for baby
Kodol Digests What You Eat.
Bottles only. Relieves INDIGESTION. sour stomach.
bccking OF cas-, etc.
Prepared by e. G. Dewitt x CO., CHICAGO.
Sold by w. "A. Sheldon, Middlebury; South
Side Drug store. Bristol.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-02-01

says Il OF TWO
years I had kidney
trouble, and there
was such a severe
pain through my
loins and limbs that
l could not stoop
or straighten up
without great pain,
had difficulty in get
ting about and was
unable to rest at
night, arising in the
morning tired aud
worn out. The kid
ney secretions were
irregular and de-
Dosited a heavy sedi-
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-02-01
LABOR MAN DEAD.
Ira &. Stafford. Secretary of State
Federation of Labor, Succumbs
to Pneumonia

Ira E. Stafford. aged 40 years, secre-
tary of the State Federation of Labor,
died at his home in Rutland, Monday
evening after an illness of four week.
with grip and pneumonia. For many
years Mr.. Stafford had been prominent
in labor circles and was an active mem
Der of the Masons union. He was also g
member of Juanita camp, Modern Wood
men of America.
He is survived by his wife, son, Wal
ter K. Stafford, a daughter, Margaret V
Stafford; two brothers, Charles of Rut
land and Daniel of Burlington. and a sis
ter, who lives in Malone, N. Y.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-02-01
REACH The spot.

To cure an aching back,
The pains of rheumatism,
The tired-out feelings,
You must reach the spot-get at the
cause.
In most cases it's the kidneys.
Doan's Kidney Pills are for the kid
neys.
Charles Bierbach, stone contractor,
living at 1926 Chestnut ST., Erie, Pa,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1907-03-29
DO Not Crowd the Season.

The first warm days or spring bring
with them a desire to get out and en-
joy the exhilarating air and sunshine.
Children that have been housed up all
winter are brought out and you won
der where they all came from. The
heavy winter clothing is thrown aside
and many shed their fiannels. Then
a cold wave comes and people say that
grip is epidemic. Colds at this sea-
son are even more dangerous than in
mid-wnter, as there is much more
danger of pneumonia. Take Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy, however, and
you will have nothing to fear. 1t al
ways cures, and we have never known
a cold to result in pneumonia when it
was used. 1t Is pleasant and safe to
take. Children like 1t. For sale by
all dealers.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1907-03-29
Summons.

State Of North Dakota, county Of
Cass In Justice court, before II, f.
Miller, Justice of Peace.
Northwestern Mutual Savings &
Loan Association, plaintiff, VS. Edward
Breslauer, defendant.
The state of North Dakota to the
said defendants;
BY this second summons herein, you
are directed to appear before me, at
my Office in the city of Fargo, North
Dakota, at 10 o'clock a. m. on the 10th
day of April. A. ID. 1907, there to ans
wer the complaint of the plaintiff
against you. alleging that you are in
debted to him in the sum of twenty
five dollars ($25.00) for rent due 1t,
for rooms rented to you, and to en-
force which action, a levy OF attach
ment8 pas been made upon certain
personal property owned by you, IN
the nature Of household goods, and de-
manding Judgment against you in the
sum Of twenty five dollars ($25,00) and
costs, and that said personal property
be applied to the payment Of said
judgment.
And you are notified, that unless yor
so appear and answer. the plaintiff will
take judgment accordingly.
Given under my hand and seal, this
10Th day of March A.. ID. 1907.
Fl. f. MILLER.
Justice of the Peace
I'd. March 22-2s: April 81
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1907-03-29

to stop him he did so at a considerable
faster speed than our train was run
ming He took a 40-horse power auto
mobile apart and exhibited its advan-
tages over another car owned by his
neighbor; he showed why the shaft
drive was ahead Of the chain drive and
why the other fellow was over in a
farm yard hiring team to pull his
machine up the incline. He did all this
i'm a pleasant manner and as the own
er of the inferior ear or stand still car
was not present no one was offended.
We were asked what kind of a car we
favored and after confessing that we
had not made up our mind. he proceed
ed to make it up for us and he did so
within about $4,000. Here we stopped
like the man who was hiring the farm
er's team at the foot of the hill, He
had made a change Of cars this year;
his last years car was to omuch in
clined to be in the repair shop. Its
spine was too weak and it had a bad
cough. This weakness cost him SC
cents an hour and part of the time a
$3-a-week boy was making dents in
it with hammer