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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-06-28
Decline in the Nstivs-bern.

1t is a startling fact which we learn
from the census, that children under ten
years of age comprised one-third of our
population at the beginning of the nine
teenth century, and that at the end Of the
century they comprised less than one
fourth of the population. Balancing all
the facts within our knowledge. we are
compelled TO admit a persistent decline
in the birth-rate since 1850, and this de-
cline, while difficult to measure from
census to census, is increasingly traceable
in the later decades
Big families were the rule hundred
years ago. To-day, among the descend
ants of those same big families, they are
the exception. And the striking fact is,
that the big family is not only exception
al in the city, where its absence can be
explained by the existence of certain ar
tificial conditions; it is disappearing in
the rural districts also, and among the
farmers.
Having my mind somewhat fixed on
this subject, made it point during a
recent vacation in a certain New England
state to make systematic inquiry regard
ing the size of the families within radi-
us of about twenty miles from the point
of my sojourn. The largest family Ids
covered in all that area, which included
half dozen good-sized villages, consist
ed of six children and two parents. The
average size of the family in the region
was five, and there were about an equal
number of childless families, and fami-
lies with but one child.
Yet it appears that there are three
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-06-28

children in the country to given popu-
lation, where there are but two in city.
So the municipal environment is only
one of many subtle causes at work to de-
crease what may be called the normal
rate of increase in our population. We
know that what President Roosevelt calls
trace suicide is an actual, definite. tan.
gible fact, a characteristic of the more
intense civilization of the twentieth Gen.
fury, and perhaps an outcome of the
more general diffusion of education.-S
N. D. North, Director of the Census, in
The Youths Companion.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-06-28
Sour
Stomach

No appetite. loss OF strength. nervous
ness. headache. constipation, bad breath.
general debility. sour risings. and catarrh
OF tn: stomach are all due to indigestion.
Kodol relieves Indigestion. This new discov-
cry represents the natural juices Of diges.
ton as they exist in healthy stomach.
combined with the greatest known tonic
and reconstruciive 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 membraaes lining the stomach.
Mr.. s. S. Ball Of Rsvenswood. W. Va. says
was troubled with sour stomach for twenty years.
kodol cured mo and We now using II h milk
Tor baby"
kodol Digests What You Eat
Bottles only. Relieves Indigestion. sour stomach,
belehins Of gas. etc.
Prepared by E. o. DEWITT q co.. CHICAGO.
Sold by W. a. Sheldon. Middlebury; souAh
SID Drug store, Bristol
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-06-28
Estate of Leslie L. Knapp.
Com mis- afonerA, Notice.

The undersigned. having been appointed
by the Hon. Probate Court for the District OF
Addison. commissioners, to receive, ex anime
and adjust all claims against the estate of
Leslie l.. Knapp. late of Shoreham. in said
district, deceased. and all claims exhibited in
OH ct thereto, hereby give notice that we will
meet for the purposes aforesaid at the late
residence OF said deceased, in said town of
Shoreham. on the 18th day OF July and the 18th
day OF November next, from two O'Clock D. m
until four O'Clock p m. each OF said days, and
that six months from the 18th day OF June,
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 shoreham. this 25th day OF June,
A. ID. 1907 2s
RALPH W. BROWN, lo,,
JONAS A. BIRcHARD. Commissi oners.
ARCHIE j. COOK, Administrator.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-06-28


thing, and often could hardly straighten
my back. The aching was bad in the
daytime, but just as bad at night, and
was always lame in the morning. was
bothered with rheumatic pains and drop
steal swelling of the feet. The urinary
passages were painful, and the secretions
were discolored and so free that often
/ had to rise at night. 1 felt tired all
day. Half a box served to relieve me,
and three boxes effected a permanent
cure" ---nS-.r. .rr ~ ~ - :. - .s=,.a--
A FREE TRIAL of this great kidney
medicine which cured Mr.. Justus will
be mailed on application to any part of
the United States. Address Foster-Mil-
burn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. Sold by all
dealers; price, fifty cents per box.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-06-28
Coming Home to Vermont.

The following is taken from the
Modesto, CAL, Herald
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Downer and their
two little Sons depart tomorrow for
Bread Loaf, Vermont. Mr.. Downer's
native place. They will 60 by the south.
ern route, via New Orleans, thence to
New York City. Washington and the
Jamestown exposition, reaching Yer.
mont late in the month. The plan is to
spend the summer there. This will be
Mr.. Downers second visit "home" since
he left for California, a mere youth, in
1875, returning for the first time twelve
years ago.
The people of Stanislaus will join with
us in wishing for Mr.. Downer the full
realization of all he anticipates in con.
nection with his visit to his boyhood
home. He is one of the representative
citizens of Stanislaus, as evinced by the
high and responsible position - that of
County Treasurer-which he holds and
has held since 1894. Last fall he was
reelected for the fourth consecutive four
year term. His standing as man and
citizen could be no more eloauently
eulogized than by this bald statement OF
fact. Few men have been similarly hon.
ored and trusted by their fellow citizens.
Our friend is distinctly a self-made
man. The first six years of his career in
California were spent in the mines,
with Amador county as his headquarters.
Then he came to Stanislaus and for few
years worked in the harvest fields as an
engineer. Later he had charge OF
Knowles q Sons warehouse for four
years, and for three years thereafter con.
Quoted the warehouse on his own account.
In 1894 he was elected Treasurer on the
Democratic ticket, denomination and
reelection following in regular sequence.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-06-28
Strikers Reject Arbitration

Havana, June 25.-The striking
sigarmakers have notified Governor
Magoon that they have decided to re-
jeet the cigar manufacturers proposal
TO arbitrate and insist OH their original
demand that the payment Of wages be
In American currency.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-06-28
Probably Fatally Stabbed

Bristol, Conn, June 26.-John Lash
was probably fatally stabbed and Carlo
Canto is under arrest, charged with the
stabbing. 1t is alleged that CantO, on
returning to his home last night, found
Lash there with his wife, and that the
assault Immediately followed. Lash
has a nine-inch cash in the abdomen,
which also cut the intestines, and has
another slash over the right eye.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-06-28

gu Bile o {
eight or ten
years. stand
ing. I suffered
the most severe
backache a n d
other pains in
the region Of
t b e XII dneys.
These were es-
pecially severe
when stopping
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-06-28
Train Struck Auto on Crossing

Franklin, Mass, June 26,-Benja min
f. Lord, Z. J. Boyle and T. f. Boyle
were taking a pleasure trip IN an auto
mobile hired in Boston. The chauffeur
was w. F. Roust. At railroad cross
ing here the party tried to cross the
track ahead of passenger train. Be
fore the automobile could clear the
rails it was struck by the locomotive.
Lord was instantly killed and the
others were slightly hurt.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-06-28

The Burlington Free Press fears a
time when the steamship lines on Lake
Champlain and the Rutland and Central
Vermont railroads will be under one
management and Burlington at their
mercy. It's far cry to that condition,
but then it might happen. And mean
while the contemporaries advice to the
city to buy a dock of its own must be
regarded az absolutely sound.-Montpel-
Ter Journal.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-06-28
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO,
LUCAS COUNTY

Frank J.'Cheney makes oath that he is SEN
Tor partner OF the firm of #. ]. Cheney h Co.,
doing business in the City OF Toledo, County
and State Aforesaid and that said firm will
pay thessum.of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
for eachland every case OF CstArrh that can
not be cured by the use of Halls Catarrh
Cure. FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn toibefore me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9th day OF December. A. d.
1886.
(SEAL.l A.W. GLEASON,
NOTARY PUBLIC.
Halls.Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous eur
faces OF 1.-THE system. Send for testimonials
free.
FL. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c,
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-06-28
OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.
Various Matters from Various
Sta q oil ts.

Burlington citizens have just raised
$55, 900 for Y. NJ. C. A. purposes in one
of the most remarkable 20-day campaigns
on record. When it comes to public
spirit the Queen City always shows her
royal qualities. the st. Johnsbury
Republican.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-06-28

Addison county papers have already
entered three good men as prospective
candidates for Lieutenant governor in
1908, Willard F. Barnes of Addison,
William A. Lawrence of Bristol and
John E, Weeks of Middlebury. There
are others in that county, in fact the
woods down that way are full of good
men, Burlington Clipper.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-06-28
Senator Hale Quits Hospital

Baltimore, June 24.-United States
Senator Hale of Maine, who has been
a patient at the Johns Hopkins hospital
following surgical operation per-
formed upon him some time ago, left
that institution yesterday for his home.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-06-28

A treatise on "Child Culture Before
and After Birth" containing informa.
ton of inestimable value to every
parent who desires talented, virtuous
children, will be sent FREE to any
one, upon request, by The New Era
Pub. Co.. 500 Temple Court, Denver,
Colo. 23tf
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-06-28

Conundrum: If 2 cents more of cotton
and 2 cents more of wages are put into
shirt why is the price of the garment
marked up % cents ?-Ticonderoga Sen
tinel.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-06-28

houses, or the 5000 horsepower induction
motors of the Adirondack pulp mills re-
Gently installed by the General Electric
Company.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-06-28

As we now make our new Hair Vigor II
does not have the slightest effect upon
the color OF the hair. You may use il
freely fire., ard d, 70, sny length Of time With.
falling hair. Cures dandruf.
-Asds ty the J. O. Aver Co.. Lowell. Msss.-
, 1907-09-28
A Most Valuable Agent.

Inc glycerine employed in DR.. Pierce's
medicines greatly enhances the medicinal
properties which it extracts from native
medicinal roots and holds in solution
much better tina alcohol would. 1t also
possesses medicinal properties Of its own,
being a valuable demulcent, nutritive,
antiseptic and antiferment. 1t adds
greatly to the efficacy of the Black Cherry
bark, Bloodroot, Golden Seal root, Stone
root and Queens root, contained in
Golden Medical Discovery" in %subduinR
chronic, or lingering coughs, bronchial,
throat and lung affections, for all of which
these agents are recommended by stand
ard medical authorities.
In all cases where there Is a wasting
away OF flesh, loss Of appetite, with weak
stom3ch, as In the early stages OF con-
SUMPTION, there can be no doubt that xiv.
aids the Golden Seal root, Stone root.
Quee6's robt and Black Cherrybark in
prom04ng digestion and building up the
flesh ana strength. controlling the cough
ma orinfhg about a healthy condition
OF the whfle system. OF course. 1t must
not be expected to work miracles. 1t will
not cure consumption except In its earlier
stages II will cure very severe. Qhstl.
maze; hang-oMa chlQnic COUGHS. bronchial
ana troubles Q CHRONIC sore
tE e ~; A ~ h2aTSsnessI In acu, COUGHS
hang-on coughs, or those of long standing.
even when accompanied by bleeding from
lungs, that 1t has performed its most
marvellous cures.
Prof. Finley Ellingwood, M. D., of Ben
nett Med. College. Chicago, says Of gly-
cerine:
~Indyspepsia It serves an excellent purpose,
Holding . Fixed quantity Of the peroxide Of
hydrogen in solution. 1t Is one Of the best
manufactured product Of the present time in
Its action upon enfeebled. disordered stom-
achs, especially II there Is liberation OF ca
tArrhal G~astritis catarrhal Inflammation Of
stomach. 1t Is . most efficient preparation.
Glycerine viii relieve many cases Of pyrosis
heartbnrn) and excessive gastric (stomacN
acidity.r
"Golden Medical Discovery. enriches and
purffes the blood curing blotches. pimple4
eruptions, scrofulous swellinRs and old soreS.
or ulcers. -
Send to Dr.; R v: Pierce. Of Buffalo. n. Y.
for free booklet telling all about the native
medicinal roots composing this wonderfpA
medicine. There Is no alcohol in It
, 1907-09-28
$500 Reward, 500.

The readers OF this paper will be
pleased TO learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages, and
that is catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure now known to
the medical fraternity. Catarrh being
a constitutional disease, requires a con
stitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting direct
ly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
Of the system, thereby destroying the
foundation Of the disease, and giving
the patient strength by building up
the constitution and assisting nature in
doing its work. The proprietors have
so much faith in it's curative powers
that they offer n hundred dollars for
any case that it fails to cure. Send
for list of testimonials.
Address: F. J. CHENEY & Co.,
Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti
patton.
, 1907-09-28
P[ACEsF0R BLACKS
IS HARD TO FIND
WAR DEPARTMENT is HAVING
= TROUBLE TO LOCATE COLOR
ED SOLDIERS ON DUTY.
People Prejudiced Against Them, Al,
though Army is Bound Under the
Law to Maintain Four Regiments
Twenty-fourth infantry Coming
Home From the Philippines.

Washington, Sept. 2S.-"Wanted-
Location somewhere within the bord'
ers of the United states where negro
troops will be welcomed. Address
"Uncle SAM" War Department., Wash.
ington, ID. c." This advertisement
may yet have to be inserted in the
newspapers of the country by the mill
tary authorities of the United States.
unless some community can be found
that will welcome the black troops.
Dislike for Negro.
The war department is seriously
troubled over the intense dislike shown
for the negro soldiers in all parts of
the country, and it is determined that
there shall be no repetition of the
Brownsville affair. An order issued
this week will bring home from the
Philippines the Twenty-fourth infan,
try. After c%anvassing the country and
making careful note of the sentiment
in different quarters, the department
practically has decided on s%tationing
the regiment ct Fort Ontario, Oswego.
~. L. olu NAdulooA Sho hSoi
Watertown, N. Y. 1t is believed that
less opposition will be met with Their.
than in any other section that could
be selected.
Must Have Them.
Under the law, four regiments in
the regular military establishment.
must be made up of negro troopers.
The men make excellent soldiers when
there is fighting to be done, but they
have not proved themselves to be
lafhhs in the Iining times OF peace, Or
while kept inactive in camp.
Chance to Earn Gratitude.
If some patriotic American citizen
can come forward with a plan for the
solution of the trouble he will earn the
warm gratitude of the war department.
Obviously, nothing VIII be done by
congress toward changing or modify.
ing the law at the coming session. Ne
groes have votes. And votes are some.
thing to cultivate on the eve Of a ma.
tional campaign.
, 1907-09-28
a POEM IN PROSE.

1t is a great pleasure to note that
there are a few Wyoming editors
whose thoughts occasionally turn to
something higher and more ennoblins
than politics or the mere making of
money. The following gem from the
casper Tribune touches the very bot,
tom OF the hearts of those whose minds
frequently turn to memories of long
ago:
Thank God, some Of us have, and
Others have had, an old-fashioned moth,
err. Not a woman of the period, enam
eled II painted, with her great CHG
non, her curls and hustle: whose
white, jewelled hands never have felt
he clasp of baby fingers; but a dear
old-fashioned, sweet-voiced mother
with eyes in which the love light shone
and brown hair threaded with silver
lying smooth upon her faded cheek.
Those dear hands worn with toll, gen,
tly guided our lettering steps in child,
hood, and smoothed our pillow in sick.
ness; even reaching out to us in yearn,
ing tenderness. when her sweet spirit
was baptized in the pearly spray Of
the river. Blessed is the memory of
an old-fashioned mother. 1t floats TO
us now, like the beautiful perfume of
some woodland blossoms. The music
of other voices may be lost but the en-,
trancing memory of hers will echo in
our souls forever. Other places will
fade away and be forgotten, but hers
will shine on until the light from
heavens portals shall glorify our own.
When in the ftful pauses of busy
life our feet wander back to the old
homestead, and crossing the well-worn
threshold, standing once more in the
low, quaint room, as hallowed by her
presence, how the feeling of child
innocence and dependence comes over
us, and We kneel down in the molten
sunshine streaming through the west.
ern window-just where, long years
ago We knelt by our mothers knee,
lisping Our Father" How many
times when the tempter lured us ur
has the memory Of those sacred hours.
that mothers words, her faith and
prayers, saved us from sin. Years have
filled great drifts over between her
and us, but they have not hidden from
our sight the glory of her pure, unset
fish love"
, 1907-09-28
A travelling Mans Experience.


Il must tell you my experience on
an east bound o. R. & N R. R. train
from Pendleton to LIE Grande, Ore.,"
writes Sam A. CARRIER, a well known
travelling man. 81 was in the smoking
department with some other travelling
men when one of them went out into
the coach and came back and said,
There is a woman sick unto death in
the car l at once got UP and went
out, found her very i'll with cramp
collie, her hands and arms were drawn
up so you could not straighten them,
and with a deathlike look on her face.
Two or three ladies we're working
with her and giving her whisky. /
went to my suit case and got my bot.
tie of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy Il never travel
without it), .an to the water tank.
put a double Gose Of the medicine in
the glass, poured some water into it
and stirred it with a pencil; then /
had quite a time to get the ladies to
let me give it to her. but l succeeded.
l could at once see the effect and |
worked with her, rubbing her hands.
and in twenty minutes l gave her IN.
other. dose. By this time we were al
most into LIE Grande, where l was to
leave the train. l gave the bottle to
the husband to be used in case an
other dose should be needed. but by
the time the train ran into LIE Grande
she was all right, and 1 received the
thanks Of every passenger in the car"
For sale by all druggists.
, 1907-09-28
RESULTS TELL
There Can Be No Doubt About the Re.
suits in Laramie.
Results tell the tale.
All douht Is removed.

Results tell the tale.
All doubt is removed.
The testimony of a Laramie citizen.
Can be easily investigated.
What better proof can be had?
Mrs. E. D. Carter, 4O6 Soth Fourth
street, Laramie, Wyoming. says: u
can with pleasure and confidence rec
ommend Doan's Kidney Pills to any
one suffering from the effects Of in
active or deranged kidneys. l first
knew of the value Of this preparation
four years ago, when Its use saved ne
a great deal Of suffering from kidney
and bladder trouble. When
ever I appeal to Doan's Kidney Pills,
l find relief"
For sale by all dealers. Price SO
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agenes for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-ane
take no other.
, 1907-09-28
Baptist Church.


Meetings in the German Evangelical
church, corner of Sixth and Garfield.
Rev. R. Addison Lansdell, pastor.
9:45 a. M, Sunday school. DIR. H. d.
Quaintance, superintendent. All chill,
dren not in other Sunday schools have
a place and a welcome in our school.
IL a. M, morning worship. Sub
ject, "Christ's Conversation With the
Woman of Samaria," At this service
the heating stove will be up and in op.
Grafton.
$3.50 p. M, B. Y. P. U. Subject,
''The Meaning and Purpose of the
Lords Supper"
Union service at the Methodist
church at evening service, when four
of the churches will unite in service,
addressed by DR.. Fuller.
Wednesday, 1880 p. m, monthly and
quarterly business session of the
church. Also a short pray service.
The public cordially invited to all
the services of this church.
, 1907-09-28

Stockmen who own large areas of ir,
rigated land mad just as well begin to
get ready to turn them over to the
farmers who are coming to Wyomins.
There is not sufficient money in rails.
ing hay 10 permit of thousands of acres
OF good farming land being held from
cultivation, Hay is all right on six o.
seven dollar land, but If 1t can
brought up to forty or fifty dollars I'm.
der cultivation what's the use of block
ing the game of the farmer?
, 1907-09-28

1t is about time the democrats were
coaching some candidate for the con.
gressional race. 1t is going to take
a good one to keep anywhere near In
the running, SO plenty of thought
should be given to the selection. IL
VIII be necessary to secure one who
stands squarely for free trade, as that
Is the thing Mr.. Bryan, Mr.. Folk or
Mr. Johnson would demand. Bryan
might equivocate a trifie, but his pol
ICY relating to Wyoming's leading in
dustries Is well known. Nothing bu,
Tree wool for him; nothing but some
such tariff as the Wilson tariff. over
which he evinced so much glee when
1t passed the house of representatives
and over which the American neonlc
cursed for more than four weary, heart,
rending years.
, 1907-09-28
Union Presbyterian.


Corner Grand venue and Sixth
street. Rev. A. C. Hogbin, pastor.
10 a. m, Sunday school. G. P. Ar
mold, superintendent.
IL a. m, preaching by the pastor.
Subject, Things Earned and Things
Asked For"
$3.50 p M. Christian Endeavor. Top
ic, Religious Progress in Our Cities"
Jonah, 1:1-S 3:1-10.
7:3O p. NJ, union service at Metho'
dist church.
Wednesday evening, October 2, at
1850, prayer and teachers meeting in
Sunday school room.
Mrs. Trumbull will sing at both ser,
vices.
All are cordially invited to all SER
vices.
, 1907-09-28

Word from Nebraska. Kansas, Iowa
and Illinois is to the effect that the
corn crop is all right. That ought to
aliay all the panicky feeling. Wall
street does not appear to be able TO do
very much of a panic business this
year In time to come the people OF
the nation will hear of the black Thurs
days or Fridays of 1907, but they will
not remember them because they did
not affect anybody but the gamblers
VINO have little to do with the real
business and prosperity of the country
, 1907-09-28

Sir Thomas Upton would like 10
make rules of his own In the match he
Is likely to make, but the Yanks will
not tolerate such a proceeding. If be
wants to play our game he will have
to play 1t in accordance with the rules
hitherto adhered to.
, 1907-09-28

A Washington dispatch intimates
ina President Roosevelt will soon is
sue another big no" in relation to the
third term proposition or at least make
the fact that he will not again be a
candidate very plain in the speeches
he Will deliver on the trip down the
Mississippi. Taft is the coming man