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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-05-29
NEW HAMPSHIRE EVENTS.
Dedication Of q New 5000 Hall at
Bristol Described.

brlStOl IN POMONA week mas n0Q
many notable grange events. but the
dedication Of the new hall of New
found Lake grange. the installation Of
its officers, the sparkling postprandial
exercises, brilliant literary pro-
gramme and long social festivity will
enable the exercises on the afternoon
and evening of Feb. to excel any
thing of similar nature ever held in
the lower Pemigewasset valley. The
grange was opened in the usual man
ner in the former place of meeting. and
a long procession marched to the new
hall. where the dedication ceremony
was performed by State Master Had
ley and the officers of the local grange.
W. S. II. Remick filed the masters
station, the altar was placed in posi-
ton by the assistant stewards, the
service there was performed by the
chaplain, the flowers on it were ar
ranged by Flora. the fruit was put in
position by Pomona and the grain by
Ceres. The keys received from the
architect and the supervising builder
were delivered to the steward. The
grange hall proper, exclusive Of an ex-
tension stage. is 40 by A. The ban
quet room is SO by SO. and the kitchen,
ante and other rooms are commodious
and convenient. The floors are hard
wood; the sheathing is of Georgia pine
1t is lighted by electricity and has
modern heating apparatus. The cost
90 1,t1iI Op 1at
$1,000, is divided into shares owned
by the grange and its members. The
installation was performed by National
Master n. j. Bachelor. assisted by
State Master and Mrs Hadley. The
postprandial exercises were conducted
by Hon. Ira Arthur Chase, and the lit
erary programme consisted Of read
Music was provided at each of the five
sessions by Ladd's orchestra.
Every subordinate grange in the
state has been supplied by P. w.
Ayres. state forester, with desirable
pamphlets for the use of the essayist
who is to prepare the competitive es-
say that is to be presented in April Oh
Many people recognize the vast &C.
complishments of the grange. but few
realize that the official returns to the
state grange in 1907 show that the ag-
gregate amount of time consumed in q
single year in the state of New Hamp-
shire in actual attendance at the meet
ings, exclusive Of travel and prepare
| ton, amounts to 1855 continuous
| years, or more than six and one-half
times the period that has elapsed since
the beginning of the Christian era.
Women rarely attended and less fire.
| quently participated in the early meet
ings Of the grange in the Granite
State. Later they occupied all Of the
| offices in many oranges. At the pres.
ent time very few oranges have all
permissible officers of either SEX but
almost invariably the office is filed by
the Patron most competent to perform
the duties. There are thirty-one lady
masters, 22S lecturers are women, and
| 1913 matrons fill the office Of secretary
| GEORGE r. DRAKE.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-05-29
Death Of Professor w. G. johnson.

Professor Willis G. Johnson, asso-
ciate editor of the American Agricul-
turist, died March IL at his home In
New York city of meningitis. He was
an active and aggressive member Of
the grange and was well known In
many states outside Of New York. He
was good speaker and often address
ed state grange meetings. He leaves a
wife and two sons.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-05-29

Center county Pa) Pomona conducts
fire insurance company carrying over
100000 IN risks. The average In
surance rate is considerably lower
than the average OF other mutual COM
panies in that state.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-05-29

Hartford grange, Susquehanna county,
Pa, has 265 members and did a CO.
operative business last year Of $4,000.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-05-29
FARM HELP

satisfactory farm help-Swedes and
being placed by the Vermont Immigrant
Bureau. Tel. 326-l2, 1870 Main St.,
Burlington, VT, Ridley & Collins.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-05-29
BRIDPORT,
New Malay Opium Cure
Being Distributed Free by a New
York 20etatv

Cooperating with missions in Malay
STA, the Windsor Laboratories of New
York have secured supply of the Won
derful combre tum plant. which has done
so much to revolutionize the treatment
of the opium habit.
A generous supply of the new remedy,
together with full. instructions for its
use, and United States consular reports
bearing on the subject will be sent to
any sufferer. To obtain a free supply
of this remedy and the consular reports,
address Windsor Laboratories, Branch 81
1874 East 25th Street, New York City.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-05-29

Briar Creek Grange Fire Insurance
company of Columbia county, Pa. car
ries SO. ISL. 941 in policies.
The Washington times., 1908-02-26
AWFUL EXAMPLE.

About two months ago one Of our
farmer friends dropped in ana stopped
his Farmer He said he couldn't ar
ford 30 take the paper and Just had
to do without IT, He dropped in again
last Saturday and pl8nked down 81. 5l
for a year in advance-and then heaved
a big sigh OF relief EVERYTHING had
gone wrong since the Farmer ceased
10 visit him. His chickens refused 10
lay, his COWS got on the alfalfa and
died. ana his hogs got the cholera. The
rats gnawed holes in his granary. and
his wheat ran out and the birds ate in
up. His windmill blew over and killed
a horse, and his best shepherd dog got
a bone in his throat and choked to
death. His children got the measles
and his Wife mashed her thumb in the
wrtnger and couldn't do any homework
Thieves broke into his snOkehouse and
stole his winters supply OF meats. and
hTc destroyed several stacks of his
alfalfa He bought groceries Of a trav-
cling faker and never got them, while
MS nelghbor escaped because he read
in the Farmer 70 watch out for crooks
Osborne, Kan. Farmer
The Washington times., 1908-02-26
Umpire HoULS;:
Newspaper Men
On His Nerves
Sporting Writers on the
Job First With De-
cisionS.

Behold the woes OF the judge Of play.
how he gWeats in the hot sun and is
assailed from everv side
Steve Kane. OF the American Assoc
citation, is the latest 20 make a howl
and his is the most original sprung on
an unsuspecting and long suffering pub
lie.
Kane says the afternoon newspapers
are the bane Of his existence. In the
association most OF the press boxes are
on the ground floor. Immediately -
front Of the grandstand. Every once in
a while the reporters and sporting
writer's for the afternoon pink or green
or yellow extras report as follows:
''BfI Jones safe stealing second Bum
decision by Umpire So and So" Local
favorite strikes cut, bum decision"
In a Toledo paper Umpire Kane de-
votes some half column of space telling
how this unfayorable criticism made his
life miserable. Umpire Kane should
advance TO the American League, where
the press boxes are on the roof-theu he
u ouidn't hear the unfavorable COM
ments.
The Washington times., 1908-02-26
!. N. c. A. WRESTLERS
AWAIT THE PRELINS

The annual tournament of the wrest-
ling club Of the Y. N. c. A. will be
held in the association gymnasium on
Monday, March ?, and Thursd AZ, March
o, the premIlinaries TO be coEducted on
the first named date.
In order 10 avoid any confusion or mis-
understanding concerning weight. eight
separate classes have been arranged.
with definite limits in each class. The
following is the list OF classes: 100 to
10 pounds 10 to 120 pounds 40 TO 12s
pounds, 128 to 1SS pounds, lSs to Us
pounds, l4S 10 l5S pounds. 16S to los
pounds. heavyweight class. The win
ners in each event will be presented
with a very pretty Y. n. c. A. bronze
monogram mounted ON an oak shield.
The tournament VIII be sanctioned and
under the rules Of the Amateur Athletic
Union. The entries viii close on the
afternoon of Monday. March 2. with
c. Z. Beckett, Y. NJ. c. A, 1856 G. street
northwest.
The Washington times., 1908-02-26
TaylOr'S Injuries
More Serious Than
At First Expected
Runper Must Exercise Care
If He Hopes % Go
Abroad.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 2G.-J. B. ray
Tor, the great runner Of Pennsylvania,
is out of athletics for many monshs to
come, according 10 information received
by local athletes yesterday.
Taylor has suffered 2 very severe
strain OF the muscles Of the stomach,
and has been advised by a physician to
quit athletics entirely until he IS back
in shape.
Tie first symptoms OF q breakdown
occurred while Taylor was training for
the cross-countTy championships last
November. After a few weeks Of rest
the negro star became the hero at a
number OF indoor meets, and the great
strain proved too much for hiai II
Taylor follows the advice OF the physi-
clan he viii be able 20 go TO Europe as
a member OF the American Olympic
team. The loss OF so good a man as
he is will greatly lessen the chances for
a sweeping American victory. especially
as Harry Hlilman, Taylor's greatest
rival. has been showing similar signs OF
a breakdown.
1t was announced about a week ago
by the management Of the PENNSYLVANIA
track team that Taylor would haVe TO
quit running Tor a While, but II was not
known at that time he was injured as
seriously as now proves the case.
The Washington times., 1908-02-26
NINETEEN FINISH
IN ECONOMY TEST

NEW YORK, Feb. 26.-Nmeteen of
the twenty-three ears that started be-
fore daylight yesterday morning in the
midwinter economy and endurance run
Of the Long Island Automobile Club
returned 10 the clubhouse well within
the time limit last night.
The run was one OF the most strenuous
as veil as the most interesting from
the standpoint of demonstrating the
ability of the regular stock machine to
travel long distances under rough con-
ditious that has been held in the metro
pOlItin locality for some time
Tvs nty-three cars started, and the
foui that failed to finish were prevented
from doing so by accidents on the road
the most serious being experienced by
the s5-horsepoWer LOZier. driven By Da-
Vid Mahaney. which skidded in making
a turn on the icy surface of the road
Just outside Of Southampton. ran into
the curb and smashing against a tel
egraph pole. wrenched of a rear and
front wheel and gave seven passengers
q lively shaking UP, No one was in
iured.
The Washington times., 1908-02-26
SHERMAN VICTOR
IN SECOND MATCH
Again Defeats Irving Long
in Championship
Pool Series.

Frank Sherman again defeated Irving
Long last night al the Brunswick Pool
PariOrs, in the secvnd Hishts play OF
their 1.2e0 ball pool match. Total score:
Sherman, 405: Long. Dc.
Sherman was in superb form. and hts
execution Of difficult shots was little
short Of marvellous. From the first
frame Sherman gradually drew away
from his opponent.
High run in last nights game was
forty-seveH balls, made by Sherman. In
accomplishing this feat he equaIed
Longs ran made IN the first nights
game. SherH4aas first high run Ia last
nights game was tWcnty-siN ballg made
IN the Fourth and NTH frames. ong
played well whenever he had the op-
portunity 10 play at ali. although Sber-
man kept him continually making the
break shot for him. and did most 81 the
playing himself.
Tonights game will be 200 balls. as
on the two previous nights, and will
continue from last nights score Game
viii be called at O'Clock Murray
Clark, q well-knoUu local expert. Is act
ing rs referee.
The score by frames:
Sherman-6, j. l5 Is, %, 0, Il, 6, q. Il.
= :. 9, 3, u, Is, Is, IA, IS.
Longs, 2, 0, 0, 0. IS. ]. g. ,, 0. Is 10. Is.
10, @, 0, O, ]. :.
The Washington times., 1908-02-26
CADET CORPS GIVES
BALL THIS EVENING

The Corcoran Cadet Corps. Company
Z, First Regiment. d. c. n. c., will
give a full dress ball this evening at
National Rifles Armory.
Among those who are expected 10 at
tend are General Harries, Col. Emmett
Uren, and Colonel Ourand. The music
viii be furnished by the National
Guard Orchestra and dancing will be-
gin at o'clock with = grand march.
Those in charge of the entertainment
are Capt. c. Z. Edwards, Lieut.. c.. A.
Meyer. Lieut.. w. L. Hazard. Sergt. T.
V. Clark. Sergt. r. W. Clements. and
Cadets II. w. Buell., d. S. Langley, T.
S. Jobgon, Joseph Turner. r. ". Cole
man, J. A. Gravononi, T. COllingsworth,
/. J. Burns, S. Cassassa, V. y. Heron,
V. Hutton. H Leach, J. c. Sartain, and
II. T. Wood.
The Washington times., 1908-02-26
EPISCOPAL HIGH
ANNUAL TOURNEY

The annual gymnasium tournament Of
the Episcopal High School Of Alexan-
dria, Va, is scheduled TO take place next
Saturday, February % In the school
gymnasium.
A large number OF the boys have sig
nified their Intention OF competing for
the medal awarded the best gymnast
and the coveted "E," the school insignia
which goes with it. and the exercises
are expected TO be especially interest
ing.
The judges Of the contest will be B.
NJ Fontaine, Of GSorge Washington
University and the Washington School
for Boys, and Prof. Echols and DIT.
Lambeth, both of the University of Vir-
ginia.
A large attendance OF the alumni and
friends Of the school from Washington
and elsewhere is expected.
The Washington times., 1908-02-26
AUTO NOT CARRIAGE,
SAYS BOSTON COURT

BOSTON, Feb. 2s.-That an automobile
Is not a carriage. and that cities and
towns are not liable for injuries sus-
tanned by automobiles on roads which
may not be suitable for such vehicles,
but which are in condition for carriages,
was the decision of the supren2e judicial
court.
William c. Doherty lad sued the town
of Ayres for damages for the injury
sustained by Mr.. DOherty's machine
when it was stalled by heavy sand. The
local court awarded Doherty 500 dam
ages. but the town appealed.
The Washington times., 1908-02-26
G. v. j. WILL RUN
AGAIN WITH c. j.

It IS understood this morning at
George Washington University that the
mile relay team which competed with
the quartet from the Catholic Univer-
slty in the Fifth Regiment games in
Baltimore last Saturday, and which was
disqualified on an alleged foul after
winning the race by q twenty-yard
margin, has been matched 10 run
ageinst the same team in the Hopkins
games next Saturday night
The HatChetite team VIII probably be
the same as in last Saturdays race
with the possible exception that Mana
ger Fleming may supplant one Of the
other four. The race is creating con-
siderable excitement after the occur
renee in the Fifth Regiment meet, and
viii be closely watched by the student
body,
The other George Washington entries
will probably be the sams IS in the
previous Baltimore meet. Foniaine.
who won the shOtput, and Sterrett, in
the pole vault. should make a good
showing.
The Washington times., 1908-02-26
SHEPPARD'S SENTENCE
SHORTENED THREE HOURS

NEW YORK, Feb. 26.-The registra-
ton committee OF the Middle Atlantic
Association of the Amateur Athletic
Union has exercised the spirit Of mercy
in the case of Melvin Sheppard. the New
York runner, who was disqualified for
fouling Haskins in a meet in Pmladel-
phla sone weeks ago
Although the committee declared that
Sheppard would be kept under the ban
until the fun time had expired, a sud
den switch was made yesterday, so as
70 allow Sheppard to compete in games
in New York on March s.
Instead OF the suspension expiring at
midnight on March ,. IL has been
changed to 8 O'Clock that evening.
The Washington times., 1908-02-26
SCHOLASTIC RELAYS
RUN OFF IN HEATS
At COMING GAMES
Novel Plan Will Deter
mine Supremacy Be-
yond Doubt.

The management Of the Georgetown
meet VIII introduce novel plan this
year for the running of high school
and athletic club relays.
Instead Of running two or three teams
IN match race, these races are 10 be
open TO all such teams Ia the South. TO
DO run in heats. In this way supremacy
among the teams eontesting viii be de-
ctted without doubt, and the prize Of
aered will be more pretenuous. This
plan has been followed in New York and
Philadelphia for the past few years and
has met with great success. 1t will
practically be the first time such has
been ATTEMPTED in Washington, and
should create considerable interest
Word was received from Richmond
College Yesterday that the Southernors
were willing to run again against the
Georgetown Reserves. This clinches
one of the leading attractions for the
meet. St. Johns College fast team has
been added TO the race. thus making
Il a three-cornered affair.
Departmental Race.
Tie departmental relay has stirred Up
an unusual amount OF enthusiasm in
The Government Offices. and it is prac-
tically assured that there viii be al
least four teams competing. The Navy
Yard AMI Bureau of Engraving have al
ready signihed their intention Of enter
ing teams.
The senior and Junior high schools and
private school relay championships OF
The South viii bring out many OF the
leading schools of this section OF the
country. Central High, of Washington.
year. but will appear in The Georgetown
games with one Of the strongest teams
ever turned out al the school, Western,
Eastern, Business, and Technical High
Schools, Episcopal High, or Alexandra,
and the high schools OF Virginia have
been invited 10 compete for the hand
some set of prizes 70 De offered. Along
with this there viii be a similar relay
race for junior high school and private
school teams, the distance 10 be 1900
cards. instead of one mile, as in the
senior race.
Three-Conered Event.
In completing the list Of relays Nan
hger Moran has been endeavoring 10
arrange n One-mile race between Mary
land Agricultural College. Catholic Uni
versity, and Washington College, OF
Chestertown. Md. Mike" Thompson,
former graduate manager at George
town and at present the leading foot
ball referee Of the country. is in charge
OF the Washington College team, ana
predicts that his men viii make a strong
showing on this, their first appearance
this season.
These three teams are not as fast as
the b.g colleges Of the South, but the
athletic rivalry existing between them
assures their followers in Washington
and vicinity of a close race. 1hcv
will also be well represented IN tho in
diVidual events.
The Washington times., 1908-02-26
SPRING HOPES
OF A. l. BALL CLUBS

Practically every manager in the
American League is banking on certain
recruits. It's a c,nch that a number
OF the men who look good now will
fail short o. expectations. so there are
bound 10 10 many packages Of sor-
row handed out IN the Detroit Journal
dope.
The development OF one or two young
pitchers who can take their place regu-
larry is what Manager Jennings hopes
for. Suggs. Summers, Werh0p, Malloy
Bumpus Jones, and Willett all carry
fond expectations, and II one or two OF
this sextet spout out into a regular
President Navin says he viii be amply
repaid for the big amount he has eN-
pended In getting and mstutainlng them
Washington.
Joe CantillOn. at Washington. is PIN
ming most Of his hopes to his new men.
He IS looking for Jerry Freeman. OF
Minneapolis, to hold down first; Nc
Bide. OF Kansas City. to play short
AlIzer third. and Milan. a Western
Association outfelder. center Street is
expected 20 bolster up the catching de-
partment. Cantillon has a bunch OF
bush pitchers ana he believes he will be
able 20 spring a couple more OF John
sons.
Chicago.
Comiskey. at Chicago. Is banking on
his veterans. although he has a few
new men that look good 20 him. Moxie
Manuel is a pitcher from New Or
leans. who Will be given a thorough
tryout Manuel Is credited with hav-
ing d starch ball but it remains 70 be
seen. Sheldon Lejeune, who won the
throwing event at the field meet in Gin
cinnatI last summer. may break into the
White SoE Outfeld. but it's doubtful
New York.
Clarke Griffith is banking on one man
20 greatly strengthen his catching de-
Dartment or he would never have sold
Thomas to Detroit The catcher is
Blair, secured from the Williamsport
team in the Tri-State. Pitcher Castle
ton, who led the Southern League
pitchers lest year, was a disc apoint-
ment in the fall tryout, but Grif IS still
banking on Zeller a big right handler
who worked On the same teaId. He
The Washington times., 1908-02-26

looks for the men secured in recent
deals 20 add the greatest strength 70
his team
st. Louis.
Jimmy McAleer is positive that KID
Bailey his sOuthpaw twiTier, who did
so well at the flag end OF last year. will
ne a star this season. Criss. a left
handler with St. Paul last year, Is an
other soutSDaw touted as fast enough
for the majCF league According 10 adj
vices from the South, Second Baseman
Gardner is another wonder. His man
ager Of last year feels positive he viii
win a regular position with St Louis.
McAieer hopes Brown VIII make good
at the bat; there Is no question about
his fielding. McAleer has picked up
Spencer, Bailey. Stephens, and Ricsey
an the South. and naturally he is pretty
sweet on Gardper.
Cleveland.
Cleveland is banking on Helne Berger
10 show the form he displayed during
the final month Of the race, on Homer
Davidson, Jake DaubeTt Graney, Latti-
more CheCh. and Josh ClaT' ]. II
Clarke can play the sun field Fum-r has
IL that Hinchman viii go 70 frs II
Jake Daubert has anything on StovaIl
and Clarke fails to show. then the o.
& p. Lacquer viii be made custodian
OF the initial sack II Graney and Lat
timore are able 20 hold their own,
Cleveland will have two reliable south
paws. Charley Chech has had enough
experience 90 MAKE good IL it's In him.
Perring is regarded as certainty.
Ihiladelphi&.
Connie Mack expects RUDE Vickers TO
-ske the place Of Rube Waddeil. and
do even better work. Mack, I'm fact, is
placing large bunch Of hope in Wick
ers. who was a bright star with the
WilliamspCrt team In the Tri-State.
Herbert Moran. an Outfielder from Tron-
ton, Victor Schiller, a sp1t-ball pitcher
with Utica, IN the New York state
League, and Smith, a catcher from At
lanta. IN the Southern League, are the
other recruits who look good to Connie.
Boston.
Gessler and Thoney. two outfelders
who have seen service in the big league.
are booked to strengthen the Boston
outfield. Lord and Mcconnell two East
ern League fnhelders. are almost sure of
places in the Boston infield. Mcclure
has a big bunch 10 pick from. and in
sists that he has the talent for a first
division team
The Washington times., 1908-02-26
BOSTON WILL TAKE
THIRTY MEN SOUTH

BOSTON. Mass. Feb. 26.-''We shall
take about thirty men South. including,
OF course. the players who are already
at the Hot Springs.
This will be a-plenty," says Mana
ger Jun Mcclure, OF the Red Sox, who
spent the day at the clubs Headquarters.
For a guess, 1 should say we will start
with Unglaub, Laporte, Wagner. and
Lord in the infield, and GessleF, Thoney.
and Barrett IN the outheld. I have re-
ceived some intere sting letters from
Barrett and Lou Criger this winter Cri-
ger wrote that he was in fine condition
and gained IN weight during the winter.
The Washington times., 1908-02-26


ers. trainer Of the racing stable Of
Harry Payne Whitney, died here yes
tsrday OF pneumonia.
John W. Rogers was one Of the best
liked and best known trainers in the
country. ana when the news OF his
death reached New York yesterday ex-
pressions Of keen sorrow were heard
wherever horsemen congregated, and
many messages Of coudoIenee were
sent to his employer. Harry Payne
whitney. whose friendship for his train
eT was such that he went 10 Aiken last
week to see personally that everything
possible was done for him.
Years ago Rogers was interested in
trotting horses, but quickly transferred
his attention 20 thoroughbreds and
established himself in short order as
one OF the leading trainers He handled
horses In turn for Clifton Bell Edward
Corrfgan, the master OF Hawthorne: the
late Capt s. s. Brown, The late VIII
liam c. Whitney and Harry Payne
Whitney. He ssddled Troubadour when
that good horse won the Suburban
Handicap in 1886, and trained Lamp
lighter among others.
After leaving the employ Of the late
Capt. sam Brown he entered into part
1ership with Bob Rose, and together
they raced Clifford, one of the best
horses Of mis- day. When that partner
ship was dissolved he trained an eE-
tensive stable for the late William c.
Whitney, and on Mr.. Whitney's death
continued in the service of Harry Payne
Whitney.
During recent years he had developed
end trained many brilliant performers,
Including Gunfre. Arrful, which beat
Sysonby among others in the Futurity
or 1904 and which won the Brighton
Handicap in 1895, Burgomaster. the
champion two-year-old IN 1903: Stamina,
the best tNO-year-old 6lly last year;
Brookdele. Nymph, and Endurance By
Right
Mr.. Rogers was taken III sonae Two
weeks ago at Nh Whitney'S farm At
aiken.