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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-02-22
A GOOD IDEA.
A Debating Club Organized Among Po-
mona Oranges In Massachusetts.

A Debating Club Organized Among Po-
mona Oranges In Massachusetts
Springfield (MaSsJ Pomona grange
has undertaken an enterprise which
should lead to very satisfactory re-
suits. says an exchange. 1T has or
ganiZed a debating club and offered a
suitable trophy to the subordinate
grange in its jurisdiction which proves
itself the best debater. 1t recognizes
the opportunities for self improvement
that the grange can exercise and urges
that debating is one of the most i'm
portant factors in intellectual improve
ment.
The plan is for each local Organlza-
ton to elect or otherwise designate a
debating team of three members. The
different teams from the several
oranges in the Pomona circuit will be
paired Off. and the winners Of one set
will debate the winners Of second
set. When the contest is narrowed
down until two undefeated teams re-
main, these teams will go before the
Springfield Pomona grange and debate
for honors.
Considerable interest has already
been shown in the matter and some of
the oranges have written the commit
tee they are ready for the fight. 1t Is
the intention of the Pomona to have
this matter extended the coming year
If the present enterprise proves sue
cessful. There is no reason why other
Pomona oranges could not have a
similar contest and then let one Pomo-
ma team meet the champion team from
another This whole matter is capable
OF much good for the participants
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-02-22
Lady Agent Wanted.

A lady agent to sell "Sempre Giovine"
always Young,) pure face toilet,
rapid seller, speaks for itself. For free
sample and particulars address Marietta
Stanley Co., 81 4th St., Grand Rapids,
Mich.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-02-22
HUMPHREYS

Veterinary Specifies cure diseases
of Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Dogs, Hogs and
Poultry by acting directly on the SICK PARTS
without loss of time.
A. 4. lFEVERS. Congestions, Infiammn,
CURfs5 lions, Lung Fever. Milk Fever.
y. y. lePR AIMS. Lnmcness. Injuries.
CUREs Rheumatism.
e.: C.(s0RE THROAT Clumsy, Epizootic
1 ~; ~; WORMS. Bots Grubs.
Y. v. COUGHS. Colds. Influenza, lnfamed
CURES lungs, acknowledgements.
r; v. C0LlC. DeIlyachr. Nyind-Blown,
CURis bisrrheR. Ssentery.
G. g. Prcvents MISCARRIAGE.
d a.; h E7DNEl x BLADDER DISORDERS.
IL tsnIV DISEASES. Mango. Eruptiona-
cuIaS} tfcess Grease, FRrcy.
!. u. pap CONDITION. staring Coat,
CURES tndig"Stiuns stomach singers.
eOc each Stable Case, Ten Specifics. Book, SC, a.
at druggists, or sent prepaid on receipt of price
Humphreys Medicine Co., Cor. william and John
Streets, New York.
" BOOK MAILED FREE.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-02-22
ABOUT FREE ALCOHOL,
lie It Going to Be the Boon Anticipated
Time Needed For Test.

SO slowly have applications come to
the agricultural department at Wash
ingtOn for the right to erect distilleries
for free alcohol that many have been
led to think that the grange was
"bunkoed' into giving its support to
the dcnatured alcohol bill Not so.
The law is all right. and it will work
out in time, and the farmer will re
alize the benefits it will confer, but
not suddenly, not Immediately.
Already various movements are in
progress to amend the regulations,
says western grange journal, and
Senator Hansbrough has introduced u
bill to amend the law and make farm
distilleries possible. New inventions
are sure to come. and 1t won't be
many years before free alcohol will
be pointed to as the oranges greatest
achievement. Meanwhile we must be
vigilant and see that the farmer has a
square deal and not get impatient, for
It will take time to get the capitalist
to invest in new thing, but in a few
years the alcohol distillery will be as
much in evidence as the creamery or
cider mill in rural communities.
Even this year the increased demand
for corn by the big distilleries to man
ufacture alcohol will steady the price
Of last years bumper crop.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-02-22
MASTERS CONFERENCE.
Some Questions Considered That Are
Worth While.

A masters conference was called for
Feb. l under the auspices of the Am
herst (Mass) grange. of which Profess
or +. A. Waugh Of the college is mas
ter. Among the questions discussed
were the following:
QUESTIONS OF GRANGE ADMINS
TRATION.
How can we secure better attendance
at grange meetings?
How can we improve the ritualistic
work in our subordinate oranges?
Can we do something more than we
have yet done to familiarize our members
with good parliamentary practice?
Should the grange seek to add to its
membership persons who are not inter-
ested in agriculture?
What special service should past mas
tiers render in subordinate oranges?
QUESTIONS OF PUBLIC SERVICE.
What specific things can our subor-
dinate oranges do to improve the agri-
culture In our towns?
Can our oranges undertake to promote
any practical reforms in the various
towns-such, for instance. as village i'm
provement. enforcement OF the liquor
law etc.
Is II practicable for the local oranges
in any way to cooperate with the
churches toward the solution OF any spe-
clfic problems in civic betterment?
Can the subordinate oranges cooperate
with one another in any way to secure
the benefits Of district nursing for their
own members or for others?
Can the grange cooperate with the
school authorities toward the improve
ment of our schools? Shall we do any
thing toward the establishment of school
gardens? Shall we favor other forms OF
agricultural teaching in our country
schools? If so. what?
Can the grange help in the improve
ment of town Libraries? Should we and
can we secure more agricultural and
rural books for our local Libraries?
Can the subordinate oranges organize
reading courses for their members? If
so, how can they be conducted?
These are all intensely practical
questions for discussion in any confer
ence, Pomona or subordinate grange
meeting and we commend their con
sideration to all lecturers who may
read them here.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-02-22
THE GRANGE
Conducted by
J. w. BARROW. Chatham. n. Y,
Press Correspondent NcD York state
Grange
A LECTURERS VIEWS.
State Lecturer Thompson of Maine
Outlines Lecturers Duties

State Lecturer Thompson of Maine
Outlines Lecturers Duties
From the excellent report of State
Secretary Thompson to the Maine state
grange we make the following extract:
The lecturers duty in the grange is
to direct the literary and educational
work. Since the social and educational
benefit is the chief end and aim of the
work of our Order the lecturers work
is of permanent Importance. While
suggestions and systems and dircc-
lions may be of aid to the lecturer. vet
the success of the programme largely
depends upon his personal interest and
enthusiasm in having it carried out.
We should never forget that the chief
value of this work is not i'm the enter
tanning feature. but in the work done
by the members. a paper written on
some subject is much better than a
reading or a discussion.
The two common methods employed
by the lecturers in directing their
work are:
First-To prepare and read the pro
gramme at one meeting of the succeed
ing meeting. This has its advantages,
and many lecturers get excellent re-
suits from this method and prefer It to
any other
Second. -- TO furnish printed pro
grammcs for the year, prepared either
by the lecturer or, better. by pro
gramme committee. This is by far the
better method, especially when sup
plementcd by work of the lecturer
from meeting to meeting. by seeing
that parts that cannot be taken are
filled by others and that members are
notified of their parts.
While individual lecturers may fail
to prepare highly beneficial pro
grammes and while individual oranges
may for the time being run to weeds
by directing too large n proportion
of their energy in money making
schemes. games for amusement on
light entertainment. yet this kind of
work is the rare exception and not the
rule in Maine.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-02-22
Much Money, Much Trouble.

The big Wolcott (N, " grange. with
its over 300 membership. is so tinan-
cially prosperous that it doesn't want
its members to pay the Sl.20 Il year
dues each. but only 80 per cent thereof
Consequently the state master has
been obliged to require them to pay
the legal amount OF dues in conformity
with the state grange constitution or
give up their charter. We have no
doubt that the matter will be amicably
adjusted
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-02-22
THE POSTAL DEFICIT.
II All Executive Departments Paid
POSTAGE, There Would Be None

Postage, There Would Be None.
The national grange took strong
ground against the increase of second
class mail rates in order to make up
the deficit in postal revenue 1t also
opposed the fu-ther continuance of the
franking privilege. In this the grange
is surely on the right track
Here are some figures recently sent
out from Washington showing how
great is the expense of carrying the
mails of the different executive de.
partments and of congress.
The secretary of the treasury shows
that during the last fiscal year 1851
914 pieces. with u total weight Of &c.,
753 pounds. were carried free, all az
first class matter under the penalty
privilege and that If the postofiice de
partment had been paid for carrying
it the postage would have amounted to
$311 $50. Secretary Wilson says in his
report on the subject that it would
have cost his department $143077 for
carrying his departments second, third
and fourth class matter. The secre-
tary of war estimates the cost of carry
ing his share Of this sort of mail, had it
been paid for. at S377S59S. The high
est computation Is that of the post
master general. who shows that if the
postoffice department had been given
credit for carrying its own second,
third and fourth class matter it would
have received 81, 1851
Representative Overstreet. chairman
of the house postoffice and post roads
committee and n member of the postal
commission. said that If the postoilice
department was credited with the
amount it would otherwise receive for
carrying free the mail of the govern
ment. including the mail sent out by
members Of congress under both the
penalty and Thanking privileges. tie
deficit would be made up two or three
times over and the department would
show balance on the credit side Of
the ledger.
This is strong evidence in support Of
the national grange contention to abOl
ish the fraykng privilege and let each
department ana all congressman pay
their own postage bills.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-02-22
Rutland Railroad
TIME TABLE
IN EFFECT OCTOBER 1, 1900.
NORTHBOUND.
SOUTHBOUND.

Daily. Daily except sunday. 4 Pullman
Sleeping Cars attached
Pullman Parlor Cars attached. For de-
tailed time tables consult folders. -
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-02-22
Make Application Early.

The people of Vermont who wish to
purchase trout for the purpose of stock
ing and posting private waters should
send in their application at an early
date to II. G. Thomas, state fish and
game commissioner, Stowe, Vt Also
send for a blank requ,tion for stocking
public waters.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-02-22

At the recent meeting of the Grange
Fire Insurance Company of New
Hampshire it was reported that the
company had 1924 risks, amounting
TO $1,762, 200; policies in force, 4.172.
amounting to So. Ss7 62354. The losses
for the year were $11,577.66, and the
receipts for the year were $17,S7O53.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-02-22

There is one grange in Oregon with
out an American in 1t. State Master
Buxton says its members are intelli-
gent and anxious to acquire informa-
ton concerning our institutions
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-02-22

How many farmers have you ever
heard give reasonable excuse for not
Joining the farmers organization the
grange?
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-02-22
The Narrasansett Turkey.

The Narragansett turkey is II native
of Rhode Island and Connecticut. 1t is
next to the bronze variety in size, the
standard weights being Cock, 80
pounds; cockerel, 20 pounds; hen. IS
pounds; pullet, II pounds. Disqualify-
ing weights: Cock. less than % pounds;
hen. less than II pounds. In plumage
color this turkey is black. each feather
ending in broad, light steel gray band
edged with black.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-16
Jacques
VAUDEVILLE.

With William J. O'Hearn and his
 company of seven people in the beau- tiful little Irish classic, "A Romance of Killarney" as the headliner at the
 Jacques this week there is every promise that it will be an unusually good entertainment. MT O'Hearn stands in the front row of vaudeville stars. His act has beautiful setting on the lakes of Killarney and the
 playlet tells beautiful little story.
 MT O'Hearn Is delightful singer and
 he has excellent support. An act
 which will create a great deal of in- terest here is that of Jack Lorimer, the only real Scotch comedian who ever played in vaudeville houses in this country. He appears in the real McGregor plaids. with bare knees, and does an eccentric dance Lori mer was recently big hit at Ham, mersteins in New York. He is known as the Scotch Breeder of Smiles" and lives up to the reputation. Ger trude Mansfield and Caryl Wilbur will be seen in "61 Prospect Street." which is a continual scream. It is one of the best of the refined comedy sketches and has no equal as pro- vacative of laughter. The Belong Brothers will do sensational bicycle balancing act. It is a hair-raising exhibition which should be big hit here. Jean Ardelle and her Inky Dinks, Bisset and Miller, and Le Dent complete the bill. Popular prices. Tel 1090.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-16

the Irish race. and to render moral and financial support to the men who
 created the disturbance in the Or pheum theater, Brooklyn, on Janu- ary 3l. Several addresses were made
 that aroused great enthusiasm, and
 resolutions were passed to the effect that the meeting fully indorsed the action of the men concerned in the Orpneum riot. and further stated that the delegates reiterated their de- termination to discourage in future all such representations. The con-
 cluding paragraph of the resolutions
 reads as follows: "The argument
 that the Irish people have permitted themselves to be ridiculed for years
 can convince no intelligent person
 that wrong may not be righted if it is old. There is no statute of limita- tions where indecency and misrepre- sentation of race are concerned" Fl:
 After run of nearly seven months at the Hudson theater, New York, Henry Arthur Jones's remarkable play, "The Hypocrites.' is to make
 brief tour embracing a few of the important cities. There is little doubt that "The Hypocrites' is one of the strongest dramatic attractions which Charles Frohman has ever of fered playgoers and it is beyond ques- tion the finest. and most powerful play that has ever come from the pen of Henry Arthur Jones. The story the play tells is one of unfagging in- terest and the moral the play teaches one of paramount importance. The cast will be the same as during the long run at the Hudson theater. A young English actor, Leslie Faber. has won the highest praise for the delicacy, skill, strength and for the sincerity of his depletion of the role of poor curate, who risks his all because it is right. Richard Bennett plays the lover, Jessie Millward the mother, John Glendenning the bar onet and J. H. Barnes the Lory of Weyburn. "The Hypocrites" is to be presented here directly after it's New York engagement and will be seen at Polls theater Tuesday evening, February 26.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-16
weNpGL INDICTED.
Captain sf First Battery. V. q. '. Y.
 Charged Wlth Grand Larceny.

cnptain sf Fsrss Battery. '. c. V. Y.
 tharsea Wlth Grand Larceny.
 NEW YORK. Feb. I6.-Two indict. ments charging grand larceny were reported by the grand jury against Captain Lewis Wendell of fhe First battery, \. q. \. '. --
 Alleged acts of Captain Wendell while in command of the battery have been under investigation by the grand jury for several days. and an inquiry into the same charges now is being made by military court.
 He is charged with obtaining s2.C2l from the state on false horse hire bills. It is. said he was once "whitewashed'' by ollicers of the stan of Major Gen. eraI Charles F. Roe.
 Testimony before the grand jury. it is said. showed that the captain cee fi6sd there had been st least dossn mounted drills or psradee fn which horses were used In two years. where ss there had not been more than three guch ceremonies af most.
 Win an inspector epneral indepeud- ent 1of any military authorities: one eseptSsa to tne menbers of the hattery vsgn Ays rs1sale1 snpt sAeR VT
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-16
~coa!NG EYENTS-

Mar 10.-Speedwell hall. Lecture
 by \. B. Cohen at the annual fest of the Workmen's circle. March 15. April 5, 19, May L. Fraternity hall. series of whist given by Jacques Cartier conclave, No S1O. Mar 17-Sunday evening concert by Catholic Women's association, for St Mary's hospital fund. Mar 1S.-Eleventh annual dance of the ladies auxiliary, A. o. H., at City hall.
 March 1s-Leavenworth hall, first annual dance given by the Water- bury Junior Base Ball league. Feb 24-Our Lady of Lourdes hall moving pictures and illustrated songs.
 April 2-Leavenworth hall, fifth annual reception and dance given by employees of American Mir Co. April 3 to 11.-Eagles' hall. Grand
 fair for the benefit of St Anne's
 church.
 April 5--Turn verein hall, Scovill street, sociable and dance given by the active turner's.
 April 13 to 22.-City hall. Charity
 bazaar for the benefit of the new hos
 pital, given by the United Catholic so-
 cieties.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-16
THEATRICAL CHATTER

The new Mary Anderson theatel at Louisville, Ky. will be opened or March 30 by De Wolf Hopper ir "Happyland." Efforts are beine made to persuade Mary Anderson dc Navarro to be present at the open ing.
 :II:
 1 Sydney Garrison of Pawnee, Okla sailed for Europe February 3 for the purpose of trying to secure Raisuli the famous bandit, for Pawnee Bill's I Wild West. MT Garrison's instruc. l tions were to go direct to Morocco and spare no expense in getting Raj. 1 suli to come to America. :II:
 Marshall P. Wilder has given up vaudeville for the present at least and has taken to the platform. He has prepared lecture called Smiles and Laugh or Two" and will soon start on a tour of the smaller cities under the management of A. H. Bal lard. The talk will be story of his travels in Japan, and several moving pictures will be used that were taken especially for MT Wilder. IF:
 Sarah Bernhardt has been appoint l ed to the professorship of dramatic Reclamation at the conservatory of music and declamation in Paris. The l appointment was made in order to remove the objection of the chancel- lery of the Legion of Honor, which declined to confirm Mime Bernhardt's $ nomination for the cross of the Legion of Honor on the ground that actors could only be decorated in the quality of professors.
 II:
 Walker Whiteside was forced to dismiss large audience at Meridian, Miss, and close his season temporari- ly owing to nervous exhaustion fol- lowing q severe attack of the grip. MT Whiteside's tour in his new play, The Magic Melody" has been the most successful in his career, and will be resumed immediately upon his recovery. MT Whiteside has brought ms entire company to New York city, himself going to his home, Hastings on-the-Hudson.
 :!I:
 By the report of James Yereance, appraiser of the estate of Howell Os- born, Fay Templeton receives $20,- 496.67 of the estate. The money is adjudged to be hers as Miss Fay Templeton-nota relative" In Os- born's will Miss Templeton. who said she was his wife. received the right to take $10O,000 from the estate Howell Osborn's mother left him the income of $300,00O fund. and pro- vided that at his death the fund
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-16
Barry to Command Army |. c.sa.

Barry to Command Army h Csba.
 WASHINGTON. Feb. Is. General Barry has been ordered 10 take chief command of the army in Cuba and will leave here early next week for Havana. This created an important vacancy in the army general stan. which the president has filled by the appointment of Brigadier General wfl- liam P. Duvall. at present in command of the department of the gulf. who consequently becomes principal assist ant to Major General Bell. chief of the general stan.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-16
EAGLE HALL PICTURES.

With all the latest moving pic lures and illustrated songs the Amer ican Telegraph company of New York will entertain at Eagles hall tomorrow night. The feature pic lures for this performance are the best on the market and will include "When We Were Boys" "The Old Washers" "A Difficult Arrest" "The False Coiners," "The Grafters" and several other series of merit. Eddie Weston will be in his proper form and has selection of songs which will surpass any ever rendered at any entertainment of similar na- ture. His new songs have just been illustrated and will be big feature at this performance. Billy Bartlett will be at the piano and will have some of the latest musical compost tions from New York. Prices are IS and % cents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-16
THEATRICAL BOOKINGS,

Feb 20-"A Desperate Chance" Feb 22-"Parted on Her Bridal Tour"
 Feb 23-"The Gingerbread Man" Feb 26-"The Hypocrites." Mar 2-"The Mayor of Tokio." Mar 6-"Secret Service Sam" Mar My wife's Family" Mar S-9-James Kennedy. Mar 11-"A Wifeis Secret" Mar 14-"How Baxter Butted In. ]" Mar 15-Henrietta Crosman fin "All-of-a-Sudden Peggy" Mar 2l-"The Squaw Man" Mar 23-Thomas Jefferson in "Rip Van Wrinkle"
 Mar 29--Kellar.
 Mar 30-"Pif, Pan. Pouf." April 3-"The Gambler from the West"
 April 4-"Zaza."
 April 5-Billy Kersands Minstrels. April 6-Washburnis Uncle Tom $ Cabin.
 April 1S-"At the Crossroads" April 16--The Roger Brothers. April 19-Chauncey olcott. April 22-"Queen of the White Slaves"
 April 24--"The Smart Set"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-16

CTS" and will show all the stages in the process of counterfeiting. The evening performances at Polls are becoming 90 largely patronized that many people are going to the matinee performances and they. too. are be- coming popular. Another feature this week Is .'In the Cause of Faith"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-16
Could Not Lie Down

'I could not lie down for three nights l had such a cough. Father Johns Medicine cured me. Mrs S Friend. : St Marks place. New York city" Fifty years in use. Not a patent medicine Prevents pneu- uouia- For sale at Buckingham Pharmacy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-16

which Is said to be of the kind that will suit everybody. There are also other pictures of more than ordinary merit. A special feature will be 8 repetition of Ralph N. Blakeslee's big sleigh ride to 5000 children. Prices 15 and 25 cents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-16
Refused to Name ni. slayer.

NEW YORK, Feb. 1s.-Although he remained conscious for half an hour after being fatally shot. Edward Ailad- co. young barber of Brooklyn. refus- cd to tell the police the name of his as saIlsnt. AIladco was shot at his shop and died as he was being placed on the operating table at hospital.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-16
POLI'S

IMPERIAL MOVING PICTURES.
 A real thriller will be the headline picture at the moving picture show at Polls tomorrow afternoon and evening. It will be The False Coin-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-16
A,e,h.r Anertran Prt.ee,a.

PARIS. Feb. 16.-The ranks of Amer lean princesses will shortly receive an other notable addition. as Miss Ingra ham has just become engaged to Prince Colouna Ceccaldi. who belongs to the Corsican branch of the Roman family of the Coiounas
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-16

no mounted drills and the state would have saved thousands of dollars not only In 1905. but in 1904. 1903 and 1902.