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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-10-11
Worse Than oily.

The death of one of the contestants in
the twenty-four hour automobile race at
the Morris Park track has again brought
wildly before the public mind the crimi-
nality OF holding contests of this class ON
circular courses constructed primarily
for horse racing. So many drivers were
killed in track races two years ago that
many of the largest manufacturers re-
fused to continue to enter cars and risk
the lives and limbs of employees. AS a
result track racing was practically given
up all over the United States.
This year, however, with no Wander
bilt cup race on the programme, there
has been a much to be deplored revival
of the pernicious circular track racing.
To date half dozen drivers have been
killed. over score of valuable machines
have been demolished and the lives of
tens OF thousands of spectators at the
various track meets have been recklessly
endangered. For it must be remembered
that at all track auto races the spectators
press close to the track, and when a
huge racing car throws tire it usually
plunges into the rail- Albert A. Pope
several years ago entered his cars in
numerous track contests. At st. Louis,
however, several of his employees were
killed. Colonel Pope at once withdrew
all his cars from this class of racing and
has never since consented to take part in
it.
The tracks in this country which are
at present used for auto racing are alto
gether unfit for it. They are dirt tracks,
without asphalt foundation, and the
turns, which are generally sharp, are not
properly banked for cars to round at a
mile-a-minute gate. 1t is on the turns that
most of the accidents occur, as the skid
ding cars tear up the track and it soon
becomes like freshly ploughed ground
A concrete or asphalt sub-surface would
improve the tracks somewhat, as would
proper banking at the turns, but even
with these changes the sport would re
main needlessly dangerous and one
which ought in the interests of humanity
to be abolished. Leading manufacturer:
are of the opinion that it does the motor
car industry more harm than good
Tribune Farmer.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-10-11
REGULATING the Automobile.

For some weeks past the London Times
has been printing a series of letters in
regard to the evils of automobiling
which might readily have been written
in this country. There is the same dispo-
sition to hold the "road hog" and the
reckless or drunken chauffeur RESPONSE
bic for the most fragrant outrages notice
able on this side, and there is also a gem
eral agreement that thus far there has
been no satisfactory regulation of auto
mobiists. The dust evil and the destruc-
of the roads are in the foreground of the
complaints, but there is also much testi-
mony to the indirect results of fast driv-
ing, the terrorizing of the timid who
used to ride out in their pony-carts or
family carriages, and the overwhelming
of the pedestrian with CRIME and dirt.
Many of the London Times correspon-
dents have come to the conclusion that
special motor roads must be be construct
ed, whatever the cost.
Altogether, as the Spectator puts it, the
Times letters are proof of the we'll
reasoned dissatisfaction over the scant
progress made in dealing with the prob
lem. And repeatedly there is a note of
anger land evaporation, which shows
that some peoples nerves have been tried
to the point where endurance seems no
longer possible.
Something of this same feeling is re-
ported from Long Island, where the mo-
tor-plague is at it's worst in this neighbor.
hood. We hear threats of all kinds; of
roads made impossible for anything be-
sides automobiles, of homes rendered I'M
inhabitabe because of dust and noise, and
of road destruction with such rapidity as
to put undue burdens upon the local tax
payers. Intolerable is the word generally
used to describe conditions there. If one
goes north into the rural districts of the
State, say, beyond Albany, there is
scarcely less dissatisfaction visible The
farmers wives have given up their jaunts
to town or village for fear of the touring
car that swings suddenly around corners
without note of warning, and the far
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-10-11
Vermont Service Presented

On Oct 4 the handsome silver service
the gift of the state of Vermont, was
presented to the battleship bearing that
states name which is now at the navy
yard. In addition, the ship was pre-
sented an elegant silk flag by the Daugh-
tiers of the American Revolution. Com
fort bags for the sailors will be presented
at the same time.
The ceremonies in connection with the
presentation took place aboard the ship.
and were witnessed by large num-
Der of Vermont citizens, including Gov.
Proctor. Anumber of naval officers were
also present.
The silver service consists of IA pieces.
The punch bowl is of the 18th century
style. 25 inches wide, including handles,
and 144 inches high to the top of the
handles.
The decoration is suggestive of the sea
and the state of Vermont, the handles
being formed by dolphins, while the pic
ture of the ship is artistically etched in
kone of the large panels on the side, the
panel resting on a wave decoration which
leads down to the foot of the bowl. On
one side of the foot of the bowl, in bold
relief, is shown spear of maple leaves
surrounding the seal of the U. S. navy
while on the opposite side of the bowl q
spray of clover surrounds the seal of the
state of Vermont. In the large panel op
posite the battleship is maple sugar
scene.
The candelabra are designed to be light.
ed by electricity. They are 10 inches high
| and have spread of 20 inches
Gov. Proctor made the presentation
and Capt. w. P. Potter native of Yer
mont, received the beautiful gift.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-10-11

mers complain of considerable property
damage. The tourist who fits at thirty
miles an hour through village that he
never expects to see again is generally
Indifferent to any harm he may do in
passing.
The man who can first suggest certain
means of control is certain of interna-
tional fame. They are looking for him
as eagerly in Germany and Italy as here
in the United States or in England. And
yet, as our friends from Long Island re-
mind us, something has get to be done
In that place, at least, there should be a
special public highway to which the
motors should be confined, precisely as
in New England the trolley car is more
and more being compelled to buy its own
right of way through the fields.-New
York Evening Post.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-10-11
The Home of the Morgan Horse

The horsemen have reason to feel
proud of the exhibit of Morgan horses at
the State fair last week. OF all the Nor
gan horses at the fair the showing from
this vicinity was considered best. Three
first premiums and three second pre-
miums were received from horses en-
tered from Barton and Burke. Billy Root
end, a two-year-old stallion owned by F.
S. Whitcher, got first premium for the
two years old and younger. Charles Mores
got the second premium on the Nor
gan stock horse. II. d. Beebe got second
premium for the best Morgan stallion
without stock, with Willoughby Morgan.
Mr.. Darling of Burke got first premium
on Morgan mare conforming most truly
to the ancient Morgan type class. He
also got silver cup, ranking with first
premium, on his span of Morgan mares.
II. d. Beebe got second on above class.
Woodstock Age.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-10-11

One of the most notable events in the
history of vaudeville in Boston is due to
occur next Monday. 1t is nothing less
than the initial appearance at Keiths
Theatre of the distinguished actress,
Nance O'Neil. Supported by a company
headed by Mckee Rankin, Miss ONeil is
to appear in a condensed version of "The
Jewess," with the famous curse scene
included in the action. Miss O'Nel's en-
gagement is for one week only.
One of the most novel comedy acts of
the season will occupy prominent place
on the bill-Robert Daley and company
in sketch depicting happenings on a
trolley car, with Mr.. Daley as the con-
ductor and the members of his company
as the passengers. Many very funny
character types are introduced.
The European acts will include Kitty
Traney, The Five Madcaps and the Rgol-
etto Brothers. Kitty Traney has a most
attractive turn that is much out of the
ardinary run. She has very handsome
PAGES, and she also does some capital
Juggling. The Five Madcaps are Eng
lish soubrettes, who do a specially some
thing on the order of that of the Pony
Ballet, only they do much more acrobatic
work. Sensational stunts on revolving
ladder make up the act of the Rigoletto
Brothers.
Dave Genaro and Ray Bailey in their
singing and dancing skit, Waterbury
Brothers and Tenney, with their capital
instrumental selections and droll comedy
bits; Howard and Howard, 1.-THE Messen-
ger Boy and the Thespian," in songs and
limitations. and Jimmie Lucas, 1.-The
Boy with the Dialects" capital charac-
ter comedian, are among the standard
The Harlem Brothers, acrobatic hui
morists; the Vaughners. in ragtime di-
versions; Blamphin and Heir, playing a
comedy skit; La Dent, clever clown
juggler, and new pictures by the Kine-
tograph will fill out the program.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-10-11
Administrators
q a Il Fl {!
will sell at Public Auction at
the Residence of the late Har-
vey s. Brookins, in Shore
ham, One Mile North of
Richville, on 4.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20
At 10 O'Clock A. M.
The following property

The following property:
One hundred and twenty bre eding Ewes,
Ram, Mare in foal, 2.yearold Filly sired
by Claremout, Mare, Cows, Empire Seed
Drill, Sulkey Plow. Steel Plow. smooth.
ing Harrow. l Wheel Harrow, ! weeder, l
Corn Harvester, ! Keystone Hay Loader.
Hay Tedder. Horse Rakes, set heavy
Sleighs. Cutters, Mccormack Binder, l
Farm Wagon, Hay Rack, S.spring seated
Wagon. Pole and Shafts; l Buggy, Road
Cart. set Neckyokes and Whifietrees, Land
Roller, Stone Boat. ! Grind Stone, Wood Rack,
Wagon Box, l foot.power Section Grinder,
Section Holder, Lawn Mower, Wagon Pole
complete. set Work Harness, ! set Light
Harness, Single Harness. Army Saddle and
Blanket, Fur Robe, Blankets, Root Cutter,
10 Grain Caps, set Ladders, quantity OF Lum-
ber, Caldron Kettle. Wool Board, Straw Cutter,
800 lbs. Fertilizer, ABOUT 800 bushels OF Oats. l
Stsck OF Straw, 6can Barden Creamery,
Davis Swing Churn, Grain Bags, Forks,
shovels, Iron Bars. Chains, Planes and a
quantity OF small Farm Tools, Stewart
Range nearly new, ! Coal Heater. Wood
Heater, Stove Wood, Extension Table,
Dining Chairs, Couch and Couch Cover,
Morris Chair, Rockers, Chairs. Tables. Stands.
Hall Tree, Chamber Suits Beds and Bed
ding, Ingram and Rag Carpets, and many
other Household Articles too numerous to
mention here.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-10-11
FRIDAY, OCTOBER II. 1907.

1t will be seen in the article which fol-
lows, taken from The New York Evening
Post, that most vigorous protest is be-
ing made through the London Times,
one of the largest and most influential
papers in the world against the theft of
the peoples highways by automobiles.
The usual intolerable evils which arise
from this are referred to, and the state
ment made that "Many of the London
Times correspondents have come to the
conclusion that special motor roads must
be constructed whatever the cost"
The Post adds that ION Long Island
at least there should be special pub
lie highway to which the motors
should be confined" And then refers to
the fact that in New England the trolley
car is more and more being compelled to
buy.its own right of way through the
fields.
This is the position that the Register
has held from the beginning and felt
perfectly sure that it must be the final
outcome. The two things, animal power
and motor power, are not made to go on
roads together, any more than foot pas
sengers and bicycles on the sidewalks;
and as bicycles have been ruled off from
the sidewalks practically throughout the
world, so will the automobiles be ruled
off from the peoples highways, and be
forced like the railroads to have their
own roads
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-10-11
SCHOOL NOTES.

The banner "scrap" occurred Friday
afternoon, the Sophomores winning by a
score of to 8. They had ten men and
the Freshmen eleven.
There was fine drill Monday after.
noon, by which the building was cleared
in three and one-half minutes.
Ezra Turner has taken the position as
janitor, Mr.. Hope resigning last week.
The repairs on the chimney have been
completed.
The Athletic Association have giver
up the idea of a football team for thi
year.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-10-11
BABY'S BODY IN A BAG
Butt Case Mystery For Providence
Police to Solve


Police to Solve
Providence. Oct. 9.-This city has its
mysterious dress suit case murder in
the discovery of the body of 2-year-old
boy crowded into grip of that kind
and left in a yard near the Hope reser-
vor
Deliberate murder is disclosed in the
autopsy. Not satisfied with inticting
fatal injuries. the perpetrator of the
crime had apparently stuffed the still
living child between the folds of a
feather bed to stfle its cries.
The spot where the dress suit case
containing the body was discovered is
in the heart of the fashionable East
Side. The locality is inhabited chiefly
by the wealthy and influential. and the
authorities are at loss to account fol-
the fact that four other cases of in
fanticide have been brought to light
within a radius of mile of the same
spot.
No clue that would throw light on
the ownership of the suit case was
found in connection with that article.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-10-11
Much Damage by Gale

Boston, Oct. 9,-The most destruc.
tive October gale that has swept New
England in dozen years ragged for 1O
hours yesterday. Shipping was Sc
verely shaken up, many small vessels
were either driven ashore or sunk al
their moorings, and at least three lives
were lost. On land the damage to
buildings, trees and fruit crops was
extensive in some sections.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-10-11
Won't Run With Bartlett

Boston. Oct 90. u. f. Charest
who was nominated on both the Bart
lett and Whitney tickets at the Spring
field convention last Saturday, has
withdrawn from the Bartlett ticket
Charest called at the Whitney head
quarters yesterday and made out his of
lett ticket which he transmitted to the
office of the secretary Of state.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-10-11
on a towel previously used by lodger
at her mothers house.
Found Dead In Bushes

Webster Mass, Oct. 9.-Henry Ste
vens, 65 years old. was found dead in
the bushes that fringe the railroad
tracks here. Stevens lived alone and
was last seen alive last Sunday. 1t is
believed he crawled into the bushes to
rest and died while asleep. 1t is said
he left personal property worth from
$4,000 to $4,000. He leaves two
brothers.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-10-11
Dennison Wants Moran's Berth

Boston, Oct. 9.-The Suffolk county
Democratic district attorney conven
ton last night nominated Joseph A
Dennison as Democratic candidate fol
district attorney for Suffolk county
Dennison defeated the present lncum
bent, John b. Moran, for the nomina
ton, receiving los votes to II for Mo
ran. Dennison was formerly an as
sistant in Moran's office.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-10-11
No Longer Daughters Guardian

Boston. Oct. 9.-Robert f. Straine
who attempted to abduct his daughter
Dorothy, from her home in Wellesley
severed his business relations with his
daughter yesterday by resigning the
guardianship. This action on the part
Of Straine practically closes the last
chapter in the sensational case, and
comes about as the result of hearing
before Judge Grant in the probate
court
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-10-11
No-License Gains In Connecticut

New Haven. Oct. S.-Democrats
yesterday swept the cities of Water
bury and New Haven and they won the
mayoralty in South Norwalk. while the
republicans won an administration
aldermanic ticket in New London and
the mayoralty in Norwalk. In the
state at large the no-license advocates
won a number of towns from the license
column.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-10-11
A French Joke.

Two doctors were called to attend a
man who had suffered an accident to
his hand
1--WE shall have to amputate three
fingers" said one.
mo, two" said the other.
Three" maintained the first
"Oh, well. three, then" replied the
second I'VE won't quarrel over a lit
tie thing like that. Nos Loisirs.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-10-11
Woman Perhaps Fatally Shot

Torrington, Conn. Oct. 9.-Mrs.
Gertrude NJ. Mott was shot and seri-
ously, if not fatally. wounded, at the
home of John Campbell. Frank Ritche,
for whom Mrs Mott formerly kept
house, IS under arrest, charged with
the shooting. 1t is alleged that the
shooting followed Mrs. Motifs refusal
to again become Ritche's housekeeper.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-10-11
Towel Ruined ChiId's Ewes

Worcester, Mass, Oct. 9.-Despite
the efforts of nurses in the City hos
pltal, who sponged her eyes every five
minutes, it is feared that 11-year- old
Mary Thompson will lose her sight.
One eve is already gone. and it is hard
ly possible that the other can be
saved. The child had wiped her face
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-10-11
JOYS OF A COLLECTOR.
Picking Up a Valuable Painting at an
Auction Sale


Collecting will always have its ro
mances. l know of one that occurred
at the sale at Christies of the effects
of the late Sir Henry Irving. Some
one l knew had been to see the collec-
ton before the sale. He came across
d portrait with which he was familiar
because he had seen II thirty years
before. On consulting his catalogue he
discovered that the portrait was de-
scribed as being that of man I'm
known, and, further, the artist was
also unknown. Now, he knew that the
portrait was that of a famous actor by
q famous English painter. He longed
to buy 1t, but decided that 1t would
go at too high price. He went to the
auction with very little hope. The
Whistler and the Sargent were sold,
and then 1t was the turn of this picture
Nobody recognized it. Finally he had
to start the bidding himself and this
he did. Only one man bid against him.
but he soon stopped, discouraged, and
then the picture was knocked down to
the man who had never expected to
get 1t. He hurried to the desk to pay
the small amount and to carry off his
prize. "Do you happen to know any
thing about that portrait?" the auc-
tioneer asked him as a porter took it
down to cab. 81 know it very well"
said the new owner, conscious that 1t
was now safely his property. 1T is
portrait of Blackstone, the actor by
Daniel Maclise. There is an engraving
of 1t In the Maclise portrait gallery
Mrs. John Lane In Pearson's Magazine.
GA . ToRrA.
Bear. til. HIhs Kind You Have AMays Bought
sls...,,. EHZE
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-10-11

"I'm saddest when have Indigestion
say many with weak stomachs. Get rid
of your stomach trouble by using MILO
ma. Cure guaranteed or money re-
funded. SOC. box. w. H. Sheldon
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-10-11
Rhode Island Democrats Ticket

Providence, Oct. 9.-The following
state ticket was nominated at the
Rhode Island Democratic state con-
vention in this city: Governor. j. ii.
Higgins; lieutenant governor, Charles
Sisson; secretary Of state, A. A. Tuck
er; attorney general, E. NJ. Sullivan;
general treasurer. j. B. Archambault
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-10-11

want every one suffering with ca
tarrh to call and let us explain how easy
it is to be cured by Hyomei, Complete
outfit only $l.00, and | will refund the
money if it does not cure. w. II. Shell
DON
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-10-11
Death of Old Mason

Boston, Oct. 9.-John A. Johnson,
claimed to be the oldest Mystic Shriner
in the world and one Of the oldest
knights Templar, died last night at his
home in the Jamaica Plain district.
aged % years. He was born in Swe-
den in 1912.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-10-11
Narrow Escapes From Death

Lynn. Mass. oct. 9.-Fifteen per.
sons narrowly escaped death in a fire
supposed to be of incendary origin
that started in the basement of three.
story tenement block here last night.
A locked door at the foot Of the main
stairway. down which many Of the
tenants rushed, was lock ed. and fatal
ties here were prevented by the heroisn
OF other tenants. The property loss
will not exceed $1,000.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-10-11
Easy Permission.

willie, did you put your nickel In
the contribution box in Sunday school
today"
mo, mamma. | asst Eddie Lake, the
preachers son, if | couldn't keep it
an spend it fer candy. an he give me
permission. "-Denver News.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-10-11
4kOREHAM.

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Stokes and
daughter, Hazel, Miss Anna Mclean and
George Birchard have returned from a
three weeks visit to New York city.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-10-11

They who menace our freedom of
thought and of speech are tampering
with something more powerful than
npowder.-Conway.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-10-11
LUNCH AT NOON.

CLAYTON ~. North, Admir-.
NJ X MOORE, Auctioneer.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-10-11

Farnsworth & Co. sells Longman &
Martinez l.. & M. Paints m pints and
quarts at half-gallon price
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1907-12-21
TOURIST HERE
Mr.. VI. VI. Sparks With Party

Mr.. w. W. Sparks Of Corners
vile Ind, arrived in the city
Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Sparks
ard Crystal had proceeded him by
q week.
In the party arriving with Mr..
Sparks arc Marshal W. Martin,
Loa Conner, William Desborough,
O: II. Carroll, Il. J. johnson and
E. Z. Daley, Of Indiana, making a
total of about sixteen of the hoos-
iors from Connorsville here for the
season. 10
MI. Sparks had not been here
for two years he was delighted ana "a
surprised at the big improvements
in that time. Fitzgerald has near,
" doubled its population, and
many Of the most substantial
buildings have been put up and
the big a. B. s. A. shops built. =,
There will be a larger number OF
visitors from. the Northwest mere
this season than usual,
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1907-12-21
THIRD NATIONAL BANK.
Receives First Deposit.

Yesterday morning a well known
business man of Fitzgerald walked
into the office of the Vice Presi
dent of the Third National Bank
and laying down q nice roll of
bills, said II want to be the first
depositor Of the new bank and de-,
manded q receipt" The Vice
President explained to the gentle
man the now bank would not open
until Jan. 2nd, but he insisted
that his money be kept until thea
as he wanted to be the first deposi-
tor. Considerable enthusiasm has
been aroused over the establish
ment Of this new bank in Fitzgerald
and many of the best farmers i'll
the county have become interested.
The handspring Of the banks
policy will be absolute safety for
the depositor above everything
else and the officers realize that
without the cooperation and con-
fdence of our people 4 bank can
not be of much benefit to the com
munity. 159,1t