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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-09-18
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

Stanley Piper ex 4 |, is attending Rock
Ridge School, Wellesley Hills, Massachu-
sets.
Denzel Calvin. ex-'11, left Thursday
for Danvers, Mass, where he is to enter
St. Johns Preparatory School.
The larger classes have been divided
into two sections, A and B, TINS making
it easier for both instructor and reciter
Mr.. Harriman's Latin and business
classes are reciting in room B, formerly
occupied by the eighth grade, and the
latter is occupying room l3 on the third
floor.
The Athletic Association re-organized
Friday, electing the following officers
VIM. McMurtry, 90, Pres. Theron A.
Cooke, II, Sec. and Treas.
The annual freshman junior vs.. sopho-
more senior football contest will take
place this afternoon at $3.50 on the
McDorald lot, South street.
the largest ever enrolled. there being
forty one entered The following are
the names of the members
Ruth Emma Aver, Salisbury, Dorothy
NJ. Bentley, Mabel G. Billings, Bristol,
Merrill Bingham, Edith A. Brown,
homas F. Burns, Darrell d. Butterfeld,
| Philip 5. Calhoun, Gladys Cook, Rich
vile, Beth Inez Delano, Shoreham,
Harry NJ. Delano, Shcreham, Beatrice
A. Drolette, Bertha E. Farrell Eta l..
Ferris Bristol, Ralph A. Foote. Corn,
wall, Reta l. Forbes, Theron Sturdevant
Gregory, Mary Elizabeth Halpin, Ella
Helen Hemenway, Bridport, Leah Maude
Highter Ethel Mae Jones, Shorehan,
Philip Horace LaFleur, Evangelne Pratt
Manchester, Ethel Armintia McCrae,
Faith Victoria McCrae, Mabel Adeline
Mead, Henry A. Russell Merritt. Ine2
Clarinda Miller, Whiting, Arthur Tuf.
field Palsa, Cornwall. Randall Ham
mond lockwood, Sue Kathryne Smith
Glen G. Sperry, Harry Herbert Taylor
Worcester, Mass, Stanley A. Vancelette
West Cornwall, Carlton Henry Warner
Carrie E. Wilmarth, Vergennes, Flora
Louise Wilmarth, Vergennes, Harry
Winthrop Witherell, Katherine Elmira
Wood, Ethel Arjell Wright. Vergennes
Lois Belle Wright, Shoreham.
The classes have elected the following
officers for the ensuing year:
Senior, 1909, VIM. MacMurtry, Pres.
Emma Bump, Vice-Pres. Felix Rocch
Sec. and Treas. Junior 1910, Hattie
Bump, Pres; George Hamilton, Vice
Pres; John c. E. Voss. Sec and Treas
Sophomore, 1911. Raymond j. Bene
dict, Pres; Margaret Hope. Vice. Pres
j. Mott Hoyt, Sec. and Treas. Fresh
man, 1919, Beatrice A. Drolette, Pres.
Philip III. LaFleur, Vice-Pres Ethe
A. McCray, Sec. and Treas.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-09-18
Hands Cove Chapter.

The Hands Cove Chapter of the Daugh-
ters of the American Revolution met at
the home of Mrs. j. G. Moore, Shoreham,
Sept IS. 1t being a pleasant day and
the roads in fine condition, there was a
large attendance of members and guests.
After the business meeting, Miss Nellie
Nottingham read a fine paper on THE
Fore Mothers on the Mayflower." Mrs.
Albert Smith read a piece written by
Mrs. Sarah Lord entitled EARLY Candle
Light" Following the meeting all en-
joyed a very pleasing luuch served by the
committee in charge.
MRS. r. NJ. OSBORN, Historian.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-09-18
FIRE AT ST. ALBANS.
One Of the Largest CreamerIes in
~ the World DESTROYED

st. Albans. Sept. 13.-Tbe most seri-
Gus fire in this city for 10 years occurred
last night, when the larger part of the
plant of the Franklin County Creamery
association was burned. The plant was
valued at from $4,000 to 800, 900 and
the company was capitalized at $125, 900.
Insurance on property amounted to
$4,000. The loss is probably about
$50, 900.
When the fire was discovered shortly
before 10 o'clock, the building was all
ablaze and burned like tinder. Firemen
succeeded in saving the cold storage
warehouse and an ice machine valued at
$40, 900. The recall was sounded about
l2 :i5 o'clock.
The plant was known as the largest
creamery in the world, but bigger one
has since been erected. Its capacity
WAS 10000 pounds of butter day, but
the amount made recently was consider.
ably below this. About 25 people are
thrown out of employment. Milk and
cream from more than ! 900 dairies was
brought here, and sometimes the num-
ber has reached 1900. Arrangements
have been made to ship cream Temporal
rily to the branch factory at Newport.
1t is expected that the plant will be
rebuilt. A large safe, in falling into the
basement, broke in two. and all the
books and papers were destroyed. All
the water IN the upper reservoir was
exhausted before the fire and the lower
reservoir is rapidly falling. 1t is feared
the city supply will have to be shut off
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-09-18
WEST CORNWALL.

Still dry and dusty and ciste rms, wells
and springs getting low and drying up.
Mrs. f. b. Peck went early in the
week to Ticonderoga, n. Y, for visit
with relatives.
Russell Farnham and brother Ira re
turn soon to their homes in Providence,
r l., after being here to attend the gold
en- wedding anniversary of their father
and mother, Mr.. and Mrs. f. G. Farm
ham. Mrs. Ira Farnham and son Paul
are staying for little visit with friends.
Ernest Vancelette, wife and children
have returned to their home in Worces-
Ter, Mass, and Harry, another son, and
his wife have returned to their home in
Monkton after visiting their parents, Mr..
and Mrs Henry Vancelette.
B. B. Dimmock started Wednesday
morning for Detroit, Mich, to get sheep
for shipping to South Africa. He will
bring them to Montreal. Can, and ship
from there. The best wishes of his
friends go with him for safe and pros
porous trip
Mrs. Lucy Rockwell, after an illness
of several years, passed from this life on
Saturday afternoon. The funeral was
held from her home on Tuesday after
noon, Rev, S. III. Barnum, former pas
tor of her church, conducting the exer-
cises. Mrs. Rockwell was the second
wife nf the late 5. s Rockwell was "A
woman highly esteemed by all who had
the pleasure of her acquaintance. OF
pleasant address, gracious manner, she
had pade many warm friends not only
| in the household where she became a
valued member, but among other asso.
ciates. She was a patient sufferer for a
long time and was carefully cared for by
her stepdaughter, Mrs. H. K. Sanford
and her family and by Miss Laura Hagar.
who had cared for her during most of
her illness, While forced by illness to
Withdraw from all social pleasures and
the companionship of many of her
friends, the attendance at the last serv
ice that could be given showed these
friends had not forgotten.
DR.. and Mrs. S. f. Maynard were in
town on Tuesday afternoon. The doctor
was called to see o. r. Farnham OF
Shoreham, who is seriously ill.
Miss Rena Kingman of Burlington. i,
spending the week with her cousin, NJ
f. Twitchell and family.
Mrs. Albert Pastene and children re
turned to Deerfield, Mass. She expects
to Join her husband soon in Boston
Mass, for the winter.
r. A. Bingham is carrying mail No.
for Mr.. Highter, who with his wife, i
away for his annual vacation.
Feel languid, weak. rundown? Head
| h It.af .la..
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-09-18
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.

Sunday evening, 7:30, DR.. Dickinson
will begin n course of expository sermons
on the book of Genesis This Sunday
evening, Does the First Chapter of Gen
esis Give "A True Account of Creation.
Morning subject, 10:45 The New
Church in the New Time" Bible school
at 1915. Afternoon Bible schools on the
farms conducted by members of the
Young Peoples society. Young People''
meeting 6:45. Prayer meeting, 1880
Thursdays, closing with address by tht
minister.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-09-18
ST. STEPHENS CHURCH.

Rev. Francis NJ. Wilson, rector. Serv-
ices next Sunday: Holy Communion at
80 and l0:45 The Rev John Chapman
of Alaska will preach at the morning
service. Evening prayer and sermon at
1880. The sermon will be addressed to
the ladies' societies of the parish. Sun
day school at 9:45 a. m.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-09-18
MEMORIAL BAPTIST.

The pastor, Rev. George r. Stair, will
preach at both services Sunday. TIL,
sermon subjects will be: Morning, "Tht
Divine Appreciation Evening, "A
Good Mans Inconsistency.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-09-18
Church Notes.
METHODIST CHURCH.

Morning subject, esprit of Adoption
Evening subject, ''Peacemakers." w
Ii. Washburne, pastor.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-09-18
CORNWALL.

Mrs. George Kahn of Housatouic
Mass, is the guest Of her uncle, @. L
Sampson.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-09-18

Feel languid, weak. rundown? Head
ache? stomach "of?"-Just plain case
of lazy liver. Bdrdock Blood Bitters
tones liver and stomach, promotes diges-
tion, purifies the blood.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-03-13
TIE NEBRASKA PLATFORM.

No true Democrat can object to tn
platform promulgated by the Demo
Gratis OF Nebraska The National con
vention could not do better than adop'
! hat platform as it's declaration OF
principles Because Nebraska is the
aome State of Mr.. Bryan, who will
lgain be chosen the nominee of his
party, unusal interest attaches to the
platform of the Democracy of that
State. 1t was approved by Mr.. Bryan
and is presumed to embody his ideas
If what the National platform should
embrace.
Those who have contended that MI
Bryan would insist upon platform
containing all "the wild vagaries that
nave been ascribed to him by hostile
press, will be disappointed in the Ne
braska declaration. 1t is sound and
Just as conservative as Democracy
could be and remain true to its prin'
ciples and its mission. 1t does not
contain a single plank to which any
true disciple OF Jeffersonian Demoe-
racy could urge legitimate objec-
ton.
The platform very properly inveighs
against the corruption which recent
have traced to the rep
Of predatory wealth and
i retoices At the awakened conscience
of the American people. Upon the
question Of States rights the declara-
ion is sound and accords with the
,est traditions OF the Democratic par
y. IL is q reiteration Of Mr.. Jeffer
,on's well-known definition Of the pow.
'rs OF the States and the general gov.
'rnment. This plank likewise is cal
ulated to prove disappointing to the
Ingenerous foes Of Mr.. Bryan, who
ave industTiousiy circulated the
harge that he was out Of harmony ,
nth the traditional policy Of his party !
"A this Issue.
On the tariff question the platform /
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-03-13
THREE CURES OF
SEVERE ECZEMA
Michigan Woman Tells ofHer Broth
er's Terrible Suffering with the
Disease GrandchiId and Another
Baby also Permanently Cured.
CUTICURA REMEDIES
PROVED INVALUABLE

my brother had eczema three dt.
ferent summers. About the same time
each summer it came out between his
shoulders and down his back, and he said
ms suffering was terrible. He used diff.
ferent kinds of medicines that were said
TO be good for that disease, but nothing
seemed to do him much good. When i
came on the third summer, he bought 0
box OF Cuticura Ointment and gave ii
a faithful trial. Soon he began to fee
better and he cured himself entirely
with Cuticura and has never beed
bothered with eczema since. He alsi
used Cuticura to cure bunch over hid
eye and terrible corn which was 40 bad
that he could not wear his shoe. Al
lady in Indiana heard of how nv daugH
ter, Mrs. Miller, had cured her little SOL
OF terrible eczema by the CuticuJ
Remedies. This lady's little one nal
the eczema 80 badly that they though
they would lose it. She used CuticnnE
Soap. and Cutioura Ointment and
cured her child entirely, and the diseasI
never came back. Mrs. Sarah 4. LusEE
So Peckham St., Coldwater, Mich. AutH
is and Sept. 2, 1907"
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-03-13
ONE HUMOROUS FEATURE.

One humorous feature of the recent
session of the Democratic State Com
nlittee seems to have been overlooked
| by the press of the State in its out
! burst of indignation at the transpa-
rent efforts of the machine to force
the nomination of a candidate against
the will of a large majority of his
party But all the same 1t was an
amusing spectacle to see Bancroft
Murray, the spokesman for the ma
chine, full of wind and gall and de-
Cant of the "dam'd people, offer a
resolution endorsing William Jennings
Bryan.
been perpetrated after the conspir-
ators had concocted their nefarious
plot to thwart the will Of the people.
1t was evidently sort OF sop to
Cerebus." These coarse and vulgar po-
litical highwaymen had just admins
tered a fatal stab to the most
cherished principle advocated by Mr..
Bryan; they had spurned and scorned
the very policy for which he had con-
tended all of his public career; they
had deliberately spat upon the instru-
ment which time and again he has
declaredgto be the most effective one
for the preservation Of the peoples
rights. and yet apparently without a
thought Of the humor OF the situation.
hey solemnly endorsed Mr.. Bryan FOR
The highest once in the gift OF the
nation.
There has never been more ardent
Idvocate Of the direct primary for [
making ell party nominations than Mr..
3ryan. In season and out, in the col
INNS OF his paper and from the /,
lustings. be has earnestly and CON- Z
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-03-13

sisJeutly advocated the popular plan
rhe men who endorsed Mr.. Bryan
ee majority Of the State Committee
and their spokesman. Ban Murray
nave nothing whatever In common
with the great Commoner, az heart,
md as proven by their course. they
nave a profound contempt for his
convictions: nevertheless with the eff
frontery and gall that are the chief
characteristics OF the machine poll
rician they passed resolution approx
ing his candidacy.
Why? Because they believe in Mr..
Bryan? OF course not Because
these conspirators thought It would
serve their master by pandering to
the dominant sentiment Of the party
as to the Presidential succession.
They thought that by endorsing Mr..
Bryan they would mollify the indig-
nant and outraged Democracy whose
express viii upon the most vital ques-
ton of the hour, they had ruthlessly |
spurned.
Bancroft Murray endorsing Bryan!
1t is indeed a sight to make an Egyp-
tian mummy rise from his ancient
crypt and chuckle. The Dirty Dozen
may be wholly devoid Of humor, but
there was humor in the Bryan resolu-
ton, nevertheless. Unintentional 1t
Is true, but the humor which comes
and without design
IS. after all, the best humor.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-03-13
A DO NOTHING CONGRESS-.

When the financial panic of last fall
was in its severest stages it was pre-
dicted that Just as soon as Congress
convened there would be remedial leg
islation that would not only end the
| business depression but would make
1t impossible for another money
stringencv to paralyze the business
interest of the country. Congress
has been in session for more
than three months, the money
stringency has been relieved and
normal business conditions are being
resumed, but not one line of financial
legislation has been written upon the
statute books. Not only this, but
neither the Senate or the House has
passed bill of this character
This Congress seems destined to
establish record as a do nothing
Congress- Because Of the deficit in
the revenues appropriations will be
held down as much as possible and
there will be no general rivers and
harhors bill and few new public build
ings will be authorized. Much of the
time of both Houses has been spent
in the consideration of bills to revise
the code Of the United States.
President Roosevelt In two mes
sages has recommended much legis-
ation of an important and far-reach-
ng character, but so far no DISPOSE
ion has been manifested by the legis-
ators to enact the laws suggested. 1t
$ stated that because OF this indiffer-
nee and lack of attention to the rec
of the President an
'ther message. more sensational than
he last, will be shortly forthcoming.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-03-13
SITUATION rs CHANGED.

Our esteemed neighbor, the Mar
shall Gazette, has been unkinC
enough to reprint an editorial writer
by the Governors valiant warrior Of
the Lewisburg Tribune during the
Cox-Patterson campaign from which
the following Is an extract:
But as to Mr.. Patterson's claims,
they come from man who is among
the rankest of machinists. He is said
to be the creation of one of the worst
machines in the State. This leads us
to the conclusion that he is merely
endeavoring to ride into the Cover
nor's chair upon this wave Of discon-
tent that the people have set forth
against the machine methods of the
State. On the other hand what kick
can be made against Gov. Cox in this
regard. He is in the Governors chair
today by virtue of the operation Of the
law and has had no machine, OF his
own at least, to put him there. He
had no chance to make appointments
and create favorites, as have other
Governors and thus effect machine
in his own behalf"
The Editor-Colonel wrote with pro-
phetic vision. Subsequent events
have proven his charge that Gov. Pat
-erson was 1.-The rankest Of machin-
SITS" Be it remembered, however,
hat when these lines were written the
Tribune Editor was private citizen,
his own thoughts and writing
lis own opinions. Now he is lead
ng officer of the army Of Tennessee
Composed of machine made politi-
ians. and as soldier 1t is his FIRST
utv to salute his chief and obey or
ers. In view of these facts, there +:
ore, 1t was inconsiderate in our con-
emporary to call attention to the ap-
aren't inconsistency OF the Editor
olonel's position.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-03-13
THE PARDoNINo POWER.

In announcing a communication of the
sentence Of James Allen, the Poll
county murderer, Gov. Patterson
, states that after review Of the evil
dence he Is satisfied that the full pen.
, atty should not have been imposed by
the courts. Thus the Governor again
assumes to be better judge of the
evidence than the jurors who saw the
witnesses and heard them testify. He
assumes to know more about the law
than the trial Judge who charged the
| jury and heard all the facts and the
law presented, and who did not hest
tate to impose the sentence provided
! by law.
! The Governor also reverses the
judgment of the court of last resort
composed of five learned lawyers
trained by long years of earnest study
and experience to weigh testimony
and impartially determine its credi-
bility. In thus assuming to be SUI
perior to judge and jury and appellate
court the Governor misconceives the
real purpose for which the par,
doning power was vested in the ex-
ecutive. 1t was never intended by the
trainers of the constitution in con-
ferring the pardoning power upon the
governor, to constitute that official a
court of last resort and final appeal.
II such had been the intention of
the trainers of the constitution they
would hardly have adopted such
and expensive method
for reaching the court Of final appeal.
II the Governor Is to pass upon the
weight Of the evidence and determine
the law in criminal cases why not let
him hear the cases In first instance1
He could appoint commissioners to
AXE the testimony. since he never
;onfronts the witnesses. This would
ave great deal Of expense and re-
ieve the Supreme Court OF much hard
abor, which In large number OF
'ases, is merely labor lost
No one can read the long list Of
rimes which are annually printed
Without reaching the conclusion that
here Is something wrong with our
resent system. Hence the suggested
hange could hardly make matters /.
ny worse. The governor. too, might
ave more confidence In his own COM :
than In q court he has
ireatened to abolish. the constitution !
the contrary Notwithstanding.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-03-13

Former Senator L. A. Lyon has
acquired the Cathage Post and will
write the editorials and dictate its pol
icies. The success of Mr.. Ligon's
venture ought to be assured Able,
honest and fearless Democrat to
the core-Mr. Ligon will give the peo-
pie of his section a paper that will
deserve the support of the public. He
served with credit in the Senate and
is strong, intelligent writer. We
wish him abundant success.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-03-13

Organs of Patterson contemporary
refer to the Democratic press Of the
State as the literary bureau" alias
the liars league" and to the people
OF Tennessee as the "peepul" Evi.
IDENTIFY these organs labor under the
mistaken impression that the machine
is more powerful than the Democratic
press and the people. There is no
denying the fact that the Governor
has industriously sought to create q
machine 30 powerful that II could
defy with impunity the WIN Of the
press and the people, but that he has
succeeded we do not for one moment
believe.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-03-13

I is sound to the core. 1t declares II
} favor of a tariff for revenue. Ever
that distinguished leader OF tariff re
formers. Hon. Henry Watterson, couIC
/ not make any reasonable objection t
the statement of the party's position
on this issue.
Likewise the plank favoring the i'm
position of an income tax that the
burdens Of government may fall upon
the people in proportion to their abil.
ity to bear them, will commend itself
20 the conscience of the Democracy.
The plan proposed to meet the issue
Of swollen fortunes" is a much bet
Ter one than that suggested by Mr..
Roosevelt. On this point the Nebras-
ka Democrats very correctly say: I'VE
believe that 1t is better to permanently
prevent swollen fortunes by abolish
ing the privileges and favoritism upon
which they are based"
Upon the question of currency leg
tslation the platform declares opposi-
ion to both the Aldrich and Fowler
bills declaring that 'in so far as the
needs of commerce require an emer-
gency currency, such currency should
be issued and controlled by the Fed
cral government and that it should
be loaned upon adequate security and |
at a rate of interest which will com
pei it's retirement when the emergency
is passed"
No feature of the platform will APP
peal more strongly to the conscience
Of the country than the emphatic
declaration against stock gamblers
and gamblers in farm products. The
recent panic has shown the terrible
to the business interests
Of the country that are entailed by the
gambling and manipulation
Of the stock markets. That the pub
ic needs protection from the specula-
,ors of Wall street cannot be denied. |
Sound and thoroughly Democratic I
Is is the platform approved by Mr. :
BRYAN as model guide for the Ma {
ional Democracy it will not still the
ongues nor stop the pens of his de- i
FACTORS The reactionary press will c
ontinue to misrepresent his position c
nd its campaign Of deception will d
OF be abated. 1t is not the policies d
dvocated by Mr. Bryan to which the Il
object so much, but Mr.. Il
ryan, the individual and the proba- q
lie President OF the United States, is c
lie real object of their attacks.
They know that Mr.. Bryan is the
and honest enemy of all
,ecial privilege and class legislation ),
hey know that he has done more to
'ouse the American people and to
licken the public conscience against
cir nefarious schemes of spoiliation
an any other dozen Americans. For
csc reasons they fear and despise
r. Bryan. In spite Of all this, Mr..
yam continues to grow in the es,
I'm and affections of the people.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-03-13

That NOISY clamor, "rabble rebel
llon." liars league" press bureau"
and "mendacious mob" continues to
disturb the dreams OF the subsidized
press by night and TO upset the plans
OF the machine politicians BY day. n
10 certainly unfortunate that the peo-
pie did not know what they wanted
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-03-13

The "Rabble Rebellion" OF the Dem
ocratic Press and County Committees
has proven infectious and the people
are now in rebellion against the ma.
chine. Perhaps It would be more
correct to describe the course of the
people as Revolution"
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-03-13

The governor of Kentucky Is going
to issue a proclamation to put an end
to the lawless raids Of the night.
riders--which calls to mind the "a
nous Dutch governor OF New York
who made war in the same way.--Phii-
adelphia Record