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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-12-25
TONY PASTOR AS SANTA,
Veteran Actor Was the Friend Of the
Stage Children.

There arr at present engaged in diff
ferent capacities on the stage and in
the theaters about 400 children to
whom the holidays usually are days
of toll, and many of these little folks
are breadwinners for younger broth
ers and sisters. 1t was for them that
the late Tony Pastor and his wife,
Mrs. e. l.. Fernandez, and Aunt
Louisa" Eldridge, now dead, inaugu-
rated the Christmas festival which
has become a perennial affair.
The little ones, all less than twelve
years old, provide the stage entertain
ment on these occasions, and there
never is any Interference by the au-
thorities. Christmas, 1907, was Tony
Pastors last appearance as the chill
dren's Santa Claus, and this year they
will miss his genial face and kindly at
tentions. Last year he was master of
ceremonies and introduced his tiny
top liners" At the end of the act he
presented to each of the girls a beau
tifully dressed doll and to the boys
boxes of candy or appropriate toys.
Admission was by invitation only,
and when the programme began the
house was crowded to the doors, the
balcony being given up largely to
poor children of the east side. Some
of the actors were mere babies, but
they went through the business like
veterans, and the gravity of most of
them when singing their comic songs
was immensely amusing.
One of the players was presented as
Baby Esmond, perfect cherub, who
piped love ditty and danced with
one foot held In the air. Mr. Pastor
said she was of this years CROP" and
when she had ended the performance
he asked her to tell the audience her
age. Without shrinking from the ques-
ton, as her fellow actresses do, she
lisped, "I'll be four next January"
Another of the same mature years
was Miss Miriam Jackson" If you
please. She came out with a Teddy
bear in her arms, sang a song and did
such clever capering that every wo-
man In the audience wanted to hug
her.
Lillian Tobin, herself no bigger than
doll baby, sang Poor John" and in
vited the audience to join her in the
chorus, which it did with a Will At
the end of the programme Mr.. Pastor
announced that banquet was await
ing the children In the basement OF
Tammany hall.
After the little ones had been salts
fed In that respect they were sent up
to the main hall of the building, and
there the really big feature OF the
evening took place. On the stage
stood Hlree Christmas trees, bending
over from the weight of pretty things,
while the stage itself was heaped with
toys.
After that there was a second dis
tributien for stage children only in tho
committee room of Tammany hall.
Most of the children had written re-
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-12-25

In the driving out OF town by threats
of the BLACK Hand society, respect
able citizen of Montpelier is made the
victim of cowardly attack, which Is
only one of many to be expected in the
State, as one or two municipalities are
unfortunate enough to possess just
enough of the element that forms the
nucleus for the formation of this dreaded
organization, the existence of which in
this country is not denied by anyone
now. This combination of thugs will be
a hard thing to contend with, as the
secrecy of its movements make it an in
creasingly hard matter for the authori'
ties to obtain evidence.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-12-25
Stick EN- Or.

Red Cross stamps are to be had at the
drug store of DIR. w. ii. Sheldon. For
the benefit of the few who may not have
heard of this splendid work, 1t may be
stated that the proceeds of the sale Of
these stamps are to be used 10y the Red
Cross society in its efforts to stamp out
the dread disease of tuberculosis, and il
should get the full support OF everybody
in accordance with their means. Few
could say that they could not afford at
this season to donate something, though
ever SO little, towards the iurtherance OF
this worthy cause. Cooperative move
ment is now progressing which is already
resulting in Unreasonable benefit TO this
country in minimizing the terrible effects
of the great white scourage" of civiliza
ton. Over 100000 stamps have
already been sold, representing about
$780, to be expended in the crusade
Half million can be raised in this man
ner if the good work is kept up. The
wording on the stamps is as follows "a
Merry Christmas and Happy New
Year." and around the border appears
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-12-25
BADLY CRIPPLED WITH
RHEUMATISM.
is Cured BY urlcO Treatment At
ter All Others Have Failed. -

Mr.. Frank Howe, prominent farmer
in the town of Van Buren,, says; 81
visited the best physicians in this coun-
try, who treated me for about two years
for rheumatism. ] spent in that time
several hundred dollars and seemed to
grow worse instead of better each day.
| was on crutches and in constant pain
and became very discouraged. Being
advised by a friend l purchased Smiths
Uiic o prescription, took it home and
used it that day as directed.
Those fearful sciatic pains left me,
my blood flowed freely and l knew l had
found cure, as / slept and rested well
all that night, something / had not done
before in two years. l used in all six
bottles of Uric.O and have never felt a
return of the disease.
My advice to Rheumatics is to take a
Uric-O treatment.
Frank Howe, Baldwinsville, N. Y.
Anyone who doubts Mr.. Howe's ex-
perience is invited to write him for fur
Their details.
Uric-O is sold by druggists at rs ano
81. 90 the bottle. A liberal sample ma
be procured by writing to the Smitl
Drug Co., 81 Smith Bldg, Syracuse
N. Y.
Uric-O is sold and personally recon
mended by ii. b. button Pharmacy.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-12-25
A Christmas Hone.

We do not pretend to be prophets,
but we can all dare to hope. And this
is what we hope: That some day the
strong will help and not exploit the
weak; that some day fraternity will
be more than rhetorical flourish; that
some day love will beget justice rath-
er than charity. And Christmas is
the one day in the year that such a
venturesome hope seems more than a
will-o-the-w isp.-World Today
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-12-25
Brer Rabbit "Say Teddy that last resolution is the
goods all right"
Il u = ~ Z

quests for certain articles. and as they
appeared one by one and gave name
corresponding with that on Mrs. Fer
nandezs list the present asked for was
delivered. Some of these were OK
costly quality, having been purchased
with money donated to the cause
Mrs. Fernandez said the children of
the stage nowadays ask for useful
things rather than for playthings
Since these events were inauguIated
1t is estimated that more than $4,000
has been spent for gifts.-New York
Herald
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-12-25

The untimely taking away of Bishop
Michaud of the diocese of Burlington re-
moves one who was power for good in
the State, universally loved and respect
ed. Bishop Michaud was one of that
numerous class of men in this country
"self made" men-who had come up
from the humble position of mill-boy to
the highest position in his Church in this
State, and his death at sixty-five means
the placement of life that could i'll be
spared.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-12-25
A Christmas Hymn.

No tramp OF marching armies,
No banners flaming far;
A lamp within a stable,
And In the sky a star.
Their hymns of peace and gladness
To earth the angels brought.
Their GLORIA In Excelsis"
To earth the angels taught
When in the lowly manger
The holy mother maid
In tender alteration
Her babe OF heaven laid.
Born lowly In the darkness
And none so poor as he,
The little children of the poor
His very own shall be.
No rush of hostile armies then,
But Just the budding sheep.
The angels singing of the Christ
And all the world asleep.
No fame of conquering banners,
No legion sent afar;
A lamp within a stable,
And in the sky a star.
Margaret E. Sangster In CollisS's Week
".
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-12-25

Wilbur Wright, the aerial navigator,
almost doubled his previous record at
LeMain, France, Dec. IS, by staying in
the air about two hours in his heavier
than-air machine. At this rate next De-
cember will look back at achievements
rivaling the fabulous deeds of the Greek
heroes
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-12-25

american National Red Cross, 190S;" the
appropriate use of the stamps does not
cease till after the holidays. Give freely
if you can; but give something, if only
little. The Sheldon store is the only
place in the village where they can be
had
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-12-25

The st. Adams Messenger is certainly
entitled to full sympathy in the loss this
week of its splendid printing plant.
Though the loss may be partly covered
by insurance, there are valuable records
and material lost, which money will
never restore. But if any paper can
stand the fire test, the Messenger surely
can.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-12-25

Secretary of Agriculture Wilson will
no doubt be asked to serve again on the
cabinet, and Governor Prouty has reap
pointed Henry NJ. Wilson of Arlington
as cattle commissioner. The Wilson
family is getting on nicely this year.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-12-25
uliooleburv Register
EDWARD p. SEYMOUR. NC. EDITOR.

The present printing commission, F.
E. Langley of Barre, has been re-appoint-
ed, which shows that his good work has
been appreciated by Governor Prouty.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-12-25
V. w. BLANCHARD.

'Cluett" and "Monarch" shirts for men
any style or color you want, sizes IA to 10
neck, Sl.00 $3.50 and 50 so and the best
SOC. shirt on earth. Wilson-R Co.,
Middlebury.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-12-25

RESOLVED-That I will patronize, by prefer
ence, the stores that advertise in the home paper
and therefore have enterprise enough to tell the
people what they've got in stock.
(Signed) TEDDY BEAR
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-12-25

RESOLVED
That from January
to December, inclu-
sive, 1 will quit dis
sipating-quit dissi-
pating my dollars by
taking them out of
circulation h ere
around home and
sending them to the
big cities to buy the
things that I can
buy and ought to
buy right here in
town.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-12-25
Death and Faith.

Dec. %, 1908.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-11-27
STABLE PDGK PREVALENT
AMONG LOCAL HORSES

Through this section there is a dis
ease prevalent among the horses know
as stable pock" and which is said to ne
catching. Its cause or origin is no,
Known by the writer. but it gives ex.
preston on the animal in the form Of a
small peck, about the size of penny
which lie quite noticeable on account Of
the Tact that where enc is found there
Is a loss Of the hair. 1t is preeunable
That II these animals thus infected are
Dol al once treated that it developes
into a serious trouble, each pock pro.
duelng an eruption Of the skin which
becomes sore. The disease can he
caught from the use of the harness or
rom being in the same stable, so that
morse owners should he careful to pre-.
vent the spread Of this malady.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-11-27
Sarah A. Young DEAD.

Sarah A. Young, aged IS years and
months, died on Saturday, October
Slst, 1908. She was born in Slaughter
Neck, Sussex County, near Milford.
Delaware, and passed the most Of her
life there. Two years ago she went to
Philadelphia to live, and there died
and the remains were brought to her
early home for intermeDt She was
one Of the "old time' colored people.
who lived up to their profession Of
ard a devoted mother
who trained her children well. Oftbese
enc leaves four-JOhn, Robert, Nehe-
miah and Lydia Polk OF Milford. She
was the widow Of Solomon S. Young.
Her funeral was largely attended, as
me was respected Oy all who knew her.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-11-27
Tri-State Gamers.

Members Of the Tri State Gamer As
soclatlon, at meeting in Wilmington
on Thursday Of last week, announced
that the entire pack Of tomatoes
throughout the United States this wear
was 9,OOO, 900 cases, Of which two-thirds
were packed in the territory Of this as
ISOLATION, which comprises IS per cent
OF the tomato and other packers in Del
aware, Maryland and New Jersey. A
discussion Of the dispute between can
ners and wholesale dealers relative to
prices and equality of products was
held, and the matter was left in the
hands Of committee.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-11-27
MANY To VISIT ARMORY
HALL THANKSGIVING NIGHT

The OliO and Sketch to be given at
Armory Hall, Milford, Thaa kseivipg
night, promises to be well worth the
price Of admission. Eighty Of our
young people have been trained in solos
choruses and drills for the past ten DAYS
oy Miss Elizabeth McCloskey, an ex.
perlenced instructor 10 this line of work
Inc little play "Tsngles," which is
presented In the course Of the evening
Is quite clever, and abounds in laugh
able situations. See the U. S. A. Speei.
atty and the Big BOgie Man spend an
hour seeing how Elsie takes means and
measures to secure a husband, and the
general mix up which ensues. Hear
henry jenkins, prize fighter, tell about
low be bad it out with Bob Fitzsim.
mons. Special features of the evening
re solos by Mrs. Dawson, George Brad.
leld and Myrtle Evans. The swing
ODg chorus and the see saw cherus
'enefit Of Presbyterian Manse Fund.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-11-27
Heavy FOgs Prevail This week.

1t is unusual for such dense fogs. or
for them to be so protracted as has been
experienced this week in this part of
Delaware. All navigation on the Della.
ware River has been at a standstilI each
DAY this week until near the noon
hour and the brief let up has been
for such short period that the steam.
ers and vessels could not run on any
schedule. While fogs are common on
The New England coast, they rarely
prevail for few hours along the Mid
lie Atlantic States. In this part of
ne peninsula, the weather has been
lHppy all the week, with a tempera
uTe that would do credit to Nav
sther than NOvembe
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-11-27
KENT COUNTY TEACHERS
oath ANNUAL SESSION

The 34th annual session Of the Kent
County Teachers Institute convened
Monday in the Dover Opera House.
with County Superintendent James E.
Carroll in charge. The address Of wei.
come was made by Rev. A. w. Light
bourne, pastor OF Wesley NJ. E Church.
The response was made by Prof. NJ. l..
Hydorn, principal Of Frederick schools
The first address OF the session was
given by Miss Amanda LaDdes of Mil.
leIsville, Pa, her subjtc being "Rea /.
ing and Thinking" AT the afternoon
session Miss Lsndes gave a talk ON
dramatic Element in Reading" Sup. |
erintendent Carroll explained the Com
pulsOTy School law Of this State.
The closing address Of the afternoon
session WAS made by DR.. OFT, the lee.
turer Of the evening, who spoke on gen.
eral lines Of education. His subject in
the evening was "SOur Grapes"
The instructors of the institute were,
beside Miss Lsndes, DR.. A. B. Van
Orner Of Pennsylvania, and DR.. Ed
ward OFT, Of NOrristOwD, Pa.
Miss LaDdes subjects were "The
Pleasing Art Of Story Telling" "The
Child, ""Mind andBOdy ,""Attenti, n "
'The Dramatic Element in Reading" P
Dr.. Van Ormer's themes were "Heur.
site Teaching" "The Philosophy Of d
Drill" 1.-THE Pedagogical Significance N
4 Whittier's School Dsys,'" THE OF
line Art Of Making Children Bad" g
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-11-27
Militia May Attend.

Members Ofthe Organized Militia are
becoming unusually active for this sea-
son OF the year because Of the prospects
OF making two important trips within
short time. The first Of these will
probably be to Dover January 18th to
participate in the Inauguration Of the
new Governor, and the second will be
to Washington March 4th to participate
In the Presidential Inauguration. No
orders have been Issued for either trip.
but the members Ofthe regiment believe
orders will be issued in due time.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-11-27
EcnrOaching On the Pavements.

A few years ago the town gave off a
rev Inches on Walnut Street, from the
roadway to the sidewalks; and now the
property owners, and renters, are en-
crosching on the sidewalks, more and
more, until it will be necessary for the
Town Council to prohibit the DISPLAY
OF goods on the sidewalk outside the
building line. This will cause a howl
but it will be necessary for the comfort
Of the town. and for the proper trans.
action Of its business.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-11-27
Milford Grange.

Milford Grange had an interesting
meeting Saturday last. No one tonic
was taken up but number of subjects
were considered by the members. John
). Rosa gave an account of his attend.
ance at the meetings OF the National
Grange in Washington last week. Sat
urday, November 2Sth will be Ladies'
Dsy"and the following committee will
provide entertainment for mind and
body Miss Carrie Houston, Mrs S. p
drifhth, Mrs. Medford Jones. Mrs
Keareinger, Mrs. John Short, Mrs. l.
Austin and Mrs. Kespert.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-11-27
Fortunate Return Of 500.

Recently a gentleman living near
Milford sent 500 in an envelope as
first class mail matter, without taking
the precaution to register the same
The letter WAS intended to go to MA
con, " Georgia, but the direction was
not plain, and it WAS forwarded to the
Dead Letter Office, at Washington,
D Z. and from there returned back to
the Milford Postoffice from which place
It was sent. 1t bespeaks well for the
U. ;. mail service, but it is easily un-
derstood how it might have fallen into
the hands of some dishonest person
ana never have been heard of again.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-11-27
Church News.

Christ ChHrch.- November 2gtb
advent Sunday. Mathis. sermor
and celebration, 10 80 a. M. Sunday
School, p. M. st. Stephens Chapel
4 80 p. m. st Faiths Guild, Tuesday
afternoon Christ Clutch Guild. Wed.
nesday evening.
Avenue NJ. E. Chureh.-Divine vor
ship ct 1870 a. M and z 80 D. IA. Morn
ing sermon, The First Advent u Even
ing sermon, Rest" Sunday School .
O'Clock. League6 80. Sunday morning
class led by Rev. James Carroll at ga
m. Come to class.
Next Sunday the Chapel will hold
its regular Missionary meeting and the
quarterly temperance meeting com.
nenclDg at p. m. A very interesting
will be given as follows: Reel. |
alton, Elizabeth Verrick; soprano
md alto duet, Miss Murphy and AIonzo
-rultt recitation, Elizabeth Williams.
eadlng, Miss Sara Banning; a short
ak by Rev. Howard Quigg. explain.
ng the use Of the Missionary money
'here 1t is used. Singing of choral by
ne school. Visitors are welcomed.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-11-27
GRANDMOTHER STILES
CREATES A LOT Of FUN

The ladies Of the Chapel Sunday
ochooi'exPect TO have lots OF fun in
christmas week with Grandmother
stiles and Her FrolicsOme Granddaugb-
Ter They purpose TO have this good
lsdy and her fine looking granddaugh.
Ter appear before an audience ia Mil
FORD during the Holidsys-but the ex-
act date has not yet been fixed by
Grandmother Stiles-who is one of the
incest old ladies, and desires to help
every body This will be a real jollv
Time, and the ladies propose to have
every body enjoy it.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-11-27
More Tax On oyster Beds.

One Of the first bills to come before
the next Legislature will Or vide for
the raising Of additional revenue for the
State by increasing the taxes on oyster
beds and plantations in Delaware Bav
The Revenue and Taxation Commission
appointed by the last Legislature de
cided that by resurvey of the beds
and Teadjustment of the taxation the
State, instead Of receiving less than
S5OOO revenue a year, would receive
from $4,000 to $2O, 900, while the re
survey would give all oystermen an
even chace to secure bottom on which
TO place their plants instead of leaving
The entire acreage in the hands of the
lew, as 1t is at present.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-11-27
New Century Club.

Inc regular weekly Meeting of the
Milford New Century Club was hele
10 the Club PaTlors, November 22ud
with the president Miss Syrena ]. Hall
In the chair. 1t was cart and Crafts,,
Gay under the chairmanship Of Mrs.
FRANK Richards and proved to be a red.
letter day in the club calendar. After
a cordial welcome attended bv the
president to the visiting guests. the
following program was rendered Cur.
rent events, Mrs. Wilbur Hammond
a double Quartette by ladies Of the
club and others and an instrumental
SOLO, Mary Smith added greatly to the
enjoyment Of the hours. The Opeuinp
address was by Mrs. George ". Mar.
.hall' president Of the Delaware State
Federation Of Women's Clubs. succeed.
"a by Mrs. Robert Lindale of Wyom.
hg' secretary Of the State Federation.
\ graphic account Of the ninth bien.
llal convention held in Boston in Nav
as1' was given by Mrs. LindaIe and
vas received with marked interest
irs' Ferguson Of the Dover club in a
Nv wei chosen words gave the greet
igs from that club. Next Monday will
Fkdevoted TO "Travel," Miss Burdella
avis, chairman.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-11-27
Fire Drills in MiIforo Schools.

The Milford Board Of Education has
added every safeguard that is possible
to protect the children from danger !:
the latest addition being a system of
IRE escapes and fire alarm. The gonQs
are SO arranged that one touch Of the
alarm at any point in the building will
set them going in all parts Of the school.
AT the sound Of the fire gongs eac-
teacher has the iron clad rule to obev
by having the pupils under their
charge to at once drop all work, fern
column and march to the exits Of the
This drill lie gone through
With at unexpected intervals as often
Is once or EVEN twice each week, and
he children are accustomed to the
ound Of the fire alarm which alone
reVents a panic should the alarm be
ounded for fire. The fire escapes lead
the outside Of the two buildings over
ortions where no fire would be at any
me.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-11-27
Company Inspected.

Last Friday the annual inspection
OF the local military company stationed
in Milford took place. The company
turned out a fair strength, and the ex-
hibit made was above the usual. This
was the State inspection another will
be made in the early part Of next year
by the United States authorities, and
it is on that result that the militia will
be rated by the War Department.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-11-27
OUR CARD BASKET.
Personal and Social News ChrOnicles
During the Week.

g. Marshall Townsend is home from
Delaware College.
George Russell visited Philsdelpbis
ana Camden, N. j., this week.
Mrs. Winfield Mayhem and daughter
are visiting in Philadelphia.
Miss Helen Tatman and cousin are
visiting in Philadelphia this weeK.
Miss F. Emley Jones has been spend.
ing the weeK with Miss Eliza Green, Of
Middletown.
John May hew, OF Dover, visited his
parents Mr. and Mrs. Winfield MAY.
hew this week.
Robert Gill visited Milford last Sat.
urday and Sunday, enrouted to Dover
where be has accepted position as in.
surance agent.
Jesse Stevenson, wife and two child
rem, Of Philadelphia, visited his mother
Mrs. Elizabeth Stevenson, Of South ;
Milford, this week .
DR.. Samuel Marshall from Pepna q
University, and Miss Mary Holland a
rom Columbia University. New York s,
viii pass Thanksgiving in Milford. A
DR.. William Marshall attended the te
Bachelors Dance in Wilmington b,
'st wednesday evening. He was q CT
nest Of Edward G. Bradford, Jr.. a
lember-elect Of the legislature bu
James q. Cook. formerly of near wi
'Oodside, and Miss Marian Psryis as
'aldmaD' Of FELTON,, were married on tn
1ursday. November 9th, at the Pres sol
'terisn Church Of the Covenant in pr,
ncinRati, Ohio. sol