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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-13
Navy Officer Sells Invention to Trust.

Pittsburg. Jan. 13-Lieutenant Cle- lant Davis. r. s. N.. stationed at Washington. has patented a process for hardening srmor plate. which he has sold to the Carnegie Steel compa. ny. The invention will do away with the Krupp and Harveyized processes. for which the American manufactur. CTS pay a large royalty. and in turn may compel the European armor plate makers to pay the Carnegie Steel com. pany royalties for the use of Davis in. vention.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-13
Captain Face. Chimes. mu.in..r..

Philadelphia. Jan. 13.-By climbing the rail and sliding down line to the dock Captain William Gray of the oil tank steamer Chesapeake. loading at Point Breeze. for Rotterdam. escaped threatened death at the hands of the Chinese crew. made up of forty-three desperate men. armed with dirks. Ma lay knives. belaying pins. crank pins and clubs. and bent on murder. as a protest against bad food and made quate clothing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-13
THE TALE 0F A TUB.

70 far as laundry wCTk Is concerned. is a tale of the pas in dp-tO-iate iaundrIes- Machinery that is exact, thorough. and yst>extrsmeiy delicate in its handling os tSS kimsssst fab rics. has superseded thNhaaa-wOrk of long ago We are I0okfss for the trade of particular people wN want thsir linen washed right and deliver si oa time st the rigEt kind of prscs tf yOu send them to us
 se-A vEExS FAMILY wASHTSG-sar
 New Method Family Laund7.
 Ss Ward St Watsrhury. Conn Tel l3s
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-01-31
WEYBRIDGE.

Stella, daughter of VIM. Baldwin,
broke her leg on Tuesday while skating
near the Stone school house.
1t would be well for those who intend
to run incubators this spring to post
themselves on the rules of the Insurance
companies in regard TO it.
Don't forget the gathering tonight
friday at the M. E. church.
Hon. and Mrs. G. E. Child will 90 to
Florida for the season.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. o. Thompson at Cuba
and enjoying themselves richly.
The stock of logs at Smith, Child &
Co. mill has disappeared and patrons
are anxiously waiting for snow.
Mrs. G. L. Harrington is home from
Rutland.
Mrs. j. S. Cole visited friends here this
week and is attending to her business
matter here.
Rev. P. L. Dow, Presiding Elder, will
hold the fourth quarterly conference at
the Methodist church Monday morning.
1t is very desirable that all the officers of
the board be present.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-01-31
Concert.

No person who is at all unsteady in
clined can afford to miss the concert to
be given in the town hall tonight for the
benefit of the College Athletic associa-
ton. The College Orchestra and Glee
Club are better this year than ever be-
fore, and the local musicians who will
participate are too well known to need
mention. Below is given the program:
March-The National Emblem Bagley
College Orchestra
Rhapsodie Hongroise No. 2 List
Quartet for two pianos.
Mrs. Henckels Miss Pinney.
Mrs. Knight, Mrs. Stewart.
Song, with violin obligato, Spring"
We'll
Mrs. Eddy and Miss Chapman.
Reading Selected
Mr.. Holmes.
Selection from 1.-The Merry Widow"
Lehar
College Orchestra.
Song, Crosses" Trotere
Mr.. Benjamin Stewart
Violin Solo, Romance" Beach
Miss Chapman.
Waltz, Duo for two pianos, Kirchner
Mrs. McGilton and Mrs. Henckels
Winter Song Billiard
Glee Club.
Grand American Fantasia Bendix
College Orchestra.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-01-31

We direct attention to one of the
most important resolutions adopted by
the national grange at it's recent meet
ing. Should the grange succeed in get
ting federal law on the statute books
carrying out the provisions of this res
olution there would be a small rev.
olution in things. Read it carefully:
Resolved. First. that all states and the
federal government should enact a uni
form public accounting law, requiring al
public accounts of every kind to be kept
by uniform system, prescribed by state
or federal authority; and, second that all
accounts of every person, firm or corpora
ton who are beneficiaries of any special
privilege in whatever form granted,
whether by state or by the federal gov
eminent, shall be required TO keep all the
books, accounts, papers and records in
the manner and form prescribed by the
state and federal government by which
such special privilege is granted, and all
such books, papers and records shall be
subject to inspection and audit at the
pleasure Of the authority prescribing the
same.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-01-31

this morning; at the new depot, which
we found somewhat too new for COM
fort, and were glad to hire cab to take
us to the st. James.
Today / attended a meeting of the
American Breeders Association, of which
Secretary Wilson is president. Papers
were read of the largest results in weight
of milk and butter from different breeds
of COWS, in different lengths of time;
but as the method of feeding, whilst
these tests were made, was not given,
these tests were probably worse than USE
less, as it leaked out by accident that tu-
berculosis never developed in herds fed
on grass, hay and ordinary farm feeding,
but always did when they were forced
on skim milk and similar luxuries.
AS more of the best results got in milk
and butter were obtained at the agricul-
tural station az Burlington, VT, we
should be glad to hear how the cows
there were fed. We do not believe it
was overdone, that is, we don't if our
friend Mr.. Peck had the management of
it.
Weather today fine, and the grip, am
told, decreasing rapidly.
This evening had conversation with
gentleman from New York, who was a
warm supporter of Roosevelt, and for the
best reasons, because he believed in him,
or as he expressed it, because he knew
that he was right in his efforts to con-
vert the abuses which have crept into
the management of large financial affairs
in this country, and especially as illus
trated at New York. This gentleman
showed much intelligence in his acquain-
lance with these methods. and was out
spoken that 1t was better to be ruled by
the sword than by the purse, when this
last was used in the most dishonest way
possible, as gambling machine. And
he claimed that Rockefeller's use of it,
and all other similar use, was entirely on
these lines. And because of such use
came the enormously unequal distribu-
ton of wealth, which must eventually
eat up the life and vigor of the Republic
and thus destroy it unless corrected.
He has full faith in Mr.. Roosevelt that
he has undertaken a great public duty
from the highest motives and will let
nothing swerve him from his course Of
accomplishing all that it is possible in
correcting these abuses.
We believe this to be a correct dag
nosis of the conditions, and that nothing
will prevent the great majority of the
American people from remaining with
Mr.. Roosevelt through this fight, follow
ing his leadership in each phase of it,
And especially do we feel that Vermont
and all New England will so remain with
him. j. B.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-01-31
SCHOOL NOTES \

Don't forget Miss Gay Zenona Mac
Laren in The Sign of the Cross" Wed;
nesday evening for the benefit of the
Athletic Association.
Stanley Piper II, has returned to
school after br eff illness.
The Caesar class are holding latter
meetings" daily. They are proving a
great help to all attendants.
The freshman class held its banquet
Friday evening with Marjorie Martin IL.
Gertrude Lowell 'O9, has returned to
school after a weeks absence.
Abby Kemp 90, went Wednesday to
Mary Fletcher Hospital, Burlington to
undergo an operation for appendicitis.
Tickets for Miss MacLaren's entertain
ment Wednesday evening may be pro-
cured of the High School boys or at
Storms Drug store.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-01-31
ALetter From Mr.. Hspsoos.

The following excellent letter we
believe reflects the sentiment of a large
and increasing number of the citizens of
our State:
Hon. Joseph Battell.
My Dear Sir:
When read the article in the Mid
dlebury Register, in regard to the Cover.
nership, l couldn't help but exclaim.
'them's my sentiments" and express
the views of large part of the solid
thinking element of the community, who
are uninfluenced by the efforts of hired
agents and are looking for candidate of
sterling worth, manly dignity, and tried
experience, to guide us at the helm of
state.
Such person we find in the Hon. Zed
s. Stanton, who simply pursues the even
tenor OF his way, ready, trust, to obey
the call of the people, should such call
be made.
Neither of us, l dare say, has ques-
toned Mr.. Stanton as to what he stands
for, for we have full confidence that he
will stand for what Is sound and just-a
man of prudence, courage, and, above all
backbone, backbone enough to give a
square open veto, in case he was elected
to fill this high office, to any of this
crude, hurried, Objectionable legislation
which is so often thrust upon us.
Somehow l feel it in my bones that
eventually the sober s. cond thought, if
not the first thought, of the mass of the
people. will settle down in the selection
of its candidate for the next governor
ship upon Mr.. Stanton. He was born
with us, struggled for his uplift with us,
and every bone and muscle of his manly
frame is an unadulterated product of
Old Vermont. Why not place him
where he rightfully belohgs-in the CUB
ernatorial seat?
Sincerely yours,
NJ. j. HAPGOoD.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-01-31
TERMS Defined.
What Is Meant by the Initiative and
Referendum

The national grange and many state
oranges are discussing the merits and
dement's of what is called the init
alive and referendum. Ohio oranges
are particularly active this winter in
this discussion The legislature of that
state will pass upon the question at
its present session. Oregon has had
the system in operation for five years.
Maine and Missouri have it on trial.
What is this new method of dealing
with public questions on the part of
the people? BY the initiative is meant
the right of the people to propose laws
to the legislature to be by it acted
upon and, if not enacted, to be re-
ferred to vote of the state at the
next following election. Take an ex-
ample: The people of Oregon, like the
people of Ohio, had for many years
demanded that the big public service
corporations pay their just share of
the taxes. Finally bill taxing these
corporations ! per cent ON their gross
incomes was introduced into the leg
islature of that state. only to be killed
In committee-the usual fate of a peo-
pies measure. The grangers of Ore
gon secured copy of that bill, raised
the percentage to 3, printed it on petit
lions and circulated it all over the
state. When s per cent of the voters
had signed it was filed with the Sec
rotary of state and went to a vote of
the people in June, 1906 1t was ap.
proved by a vote of ten to one and
thus became a law.
The Ohio amendment also provides
for the referendum-that is, the pow
er of the people to require that any
law passed by the legislature unsatis-
factory to the people may be remand
ed to vote of the people at the fol-
lowing general election if petition of
per cent of the voters about 100000
is filed against the bill within ninety
days.
Note that the initiative and referen-
dunn is called into action only when
the people may see fit to use it. So
long as the legislature truly represents
the people there is no need for it.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-01-31
OHIO STATE GRANGE.
Change In Representation Made.
Growth Of Membership.

1roWtn OF membership.
Including delegates and visitors there
were fully 1.2OO people In attendance
at the Ohio state grange meeting at
Kenton. Twenty-Five new oranges had
been organized and large accessions
during the year to oranges already Or
ganized. The treasurer's report show
ed total resources Of $23,7SS.95. The
committee In charge of the trade ar
rangement reported that sixty-four tons
Of binder Irvine had been purchased.
worth $4,000. and also fertilizer to
the amount of $4,000. An important
change in the representation of the
state grange was made. Proportional
representation was adopted which en-
titles each county having a grange to
one delegate, and each county having a
paid up membership exceeding 500 will
be entitled to an additional delegate
for each additional 500 or major frac-
ton thereof, provided that two dele
gates shall not be elected from the
same grange. The state masters sal
airy was increased 70 $500, with $3.50
per day and expenses when on the
business of the grange. The grange
favored county local option, forestry
preservation. direct election of United
States senators, referendum ON the 5
per cent basis and initiative ON not
over s per cent basis, provided that
measures be adopted by the majority
Of votes cast, favored the use of
share OF the farmers institute funds
for instruction In household economy
In the Institutes and recommended uni
form specifications for road laws, 80
per cent to be paid by the state. 30
per cent by the county and 10 per cent
each by township and abutting proper
ty owners. The meeting of the state
grange will be held at Columbus next
year.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-01-31
FRIDAY, JANUARY 81. 1908.
Triumphant American Optimism.

Optimistic philosophy is the dominant
note in American life. 1t permeates all
classes. The grumbler, the calamity
bowler, the predcter of evil, the man
who thinks that the country is going to
the dogs, and that American institutions
are deteriorating is the exception, not the
rule.
Who can ever estimate what we owe
to that splendid wave of optimism which
has swept over this country since the
panic?
Everywhere we hear strong business
men talking optimism, trying to reassure
the people, cautioning them against the
fatality of spreading the pessimistic note.
The optimism of the press has had
wonderful effect upon the masses, espec-
tally the ignorant and the timid. In Chi
cago, especially, many of the business
and social organizations have done a
splendid work in allaying the fears of the
people.
If the recent panic had occurred %
years ago, it would have been very much
more serious. People were much more
pessimistic than they are today The
leaven of optimism is working mar
Vicious change in our people. We are
more hopeful, more confident.
There are not so many people today as
there were formerly, who believe that
things are going to the dogs. We have
more faith in ourselves, more faith in
our country, more faith in that great
creative principle which finally rights all
wrongs, and which, in spite of all dis
aster and seeming wrong, finally brings
harmony out of discord.
Our people have unbounded confidence
in Americas future, and this vigorous
American optimism will ultimately make
any very extended financial panic impos-
sible. Our resources are too vast, our
people too gritty, too resourceful, too in
ventive, too determined, too hopeful, to
long be materially affected by any finan-
cial disturbance.
Nowhere in the world is there crowded
sO6SsASA QUILL iCbOuICcS, buCn
vast UNEMPLOYED wealth, as in this coun-
try; and nowhere else have the inven-
tive, resourceful faculties of man been
developed to such an extent as here in
America. And better than all this is
the fact that the hopefulness of the in.
dividual matches our national optimism,
for here no youth is hampered or man
acled in his race for success. His only
limits are in himself.
We have as yet scarcely scratched the
surface of our vast resources. Even dur.
ing the recent panic we knew that the
confidence of our people as to our future
greatness and grandness was not shaken
in the least. Everyone knew that it was
only a temporary storm; that behind it
the sun of American progress and enter
prise was shining and would soon dissi.
pate all the clouds.
Running all through the American peo-
pie is great underlying philosophy of
optimism. Hope. not despair, carries the
American banner.-Success,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-01-31
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.

DR.. Dickinson's Sunday morning course
Jan. 26 = Feb. is. 1.-THE Four Gospels of
Practical Christianity"
Jan. 20. The Gospel of Service"
Feb. 2. college Sunday.) "The Cos
pei of Character for Service"
Feb. 9. 1.-THE Gospel of Power for Ser
vice."
Feb. 16. THE Gospel of Complete
Manhood through Service"
Next Sunday at 4, in College Chapel,
"Drift or Decision"
Evening, musical service, with address
on Charles Wesley, the Poet of Chris
tan Emotion"
At 1915 in large audience room,
church and college Bible class led by
Prof. Charles B. Wright.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-01-31
CORNWALL

Mrs. Lucinda Wright is visiting her
cousin, Mrs. Henry Manchester.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Parker are ill
with the grip. There are also several
other cases in town.
Do not forget the next Grange meet
ing Thursday evening, Feb. o. Let
there be good attendance.
Miss Katherine Griswold arrived home
Monday from visit at Doctor NJ. d.
Smith, Glens Falls, N. Y.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-01-31
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to express our appreciation
and thanks for the kindness and assist.
ance of our fri nds and neigh bors during
the recent bereavement in our family,
also for the beautiful flowers so thought
fully provided.
E. S. BARNET.
w. S. BARNET AND FAMILY.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-01-31
MEMORIAL BAPTIST.

The pastor Rev. George R. Stair will
preach at both services Sunday. His
sermon subject will be, 10 :45 a. m. "The
Face of a Man." 1880 p. m. "a Selfish
Mans Fatal Choice"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-01-31
Washington Letter.

Washington, d. c., Jan. 90, 1908.
l left Middlebury at one O'Clock yes.
terday, made close connection at ALBANY
for New York, and the same at New
York with Jersey City, which we left at
9;44 and arrived at Washington at 8 80
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-01-31
FORESTDALE.

Grip is the prevailing thing at present.
Nearly every family having victim.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert Larock Jan. 81.
The A. S. Newton property has been
sold to a syndicate, which will utilize il
as a summer resort.
A son was born to MIR. and Mrs. Eddie
Record Monday, Jan. 81.
b. F. Wheeler is ill with erysipelas.
The Woman's Auxiliary met with Mrs.
Clara Larock Wednesday.
Chas. Wright, station agent at South
Shaftsbury, made flying trip to Forest
dale recently.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-01-31

U. E. Dodge, the first master OF the
hrst grange organized in New York
state at Fredonia, is now eighty-nve
years old and still active in the work
Of the Order :
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-01-31

Speaking of the parcels post agita-
hon, it may be interesting to note that
Germany has had a parcels post sys-
tenn for a long time. and packages
weighing 40 pounds can be sent by
mail, and the postal receipts last year
were $14,624,OOO greater than ex-
penses.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-01-31

Hon. label Robinson. an ex-member
Of parliament and master of the Cana
dian grange for many years. is dead
He was a frequent and always well
come visitor at oranges this side Of the
dne.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-01-31
Church Notes.
METHODIST CHURCH.

Services conducted by the pastor.
Morning subject, Jesus the Saviour of
the World" Evening subject, Helpful
or Helpless"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-01-31

Don't let the little ones suffer from
eczema. or other torturing skin diseases.
No need for it. Doan's Ointment cures
Can't harm the most delicate skin. At
any drug store, so cents.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-01-31

Lynn, Mass. Jan. 27.--Considerabl BILE
excitement was created in Village
square and the streets leading there
from by a dog that was suffering from
canker disease, and nearly a dozen
persons were slightly bitten or
scratched. The animal was finally
killed after he had been seized with
paralysis and collapsed. The dogs
head will be examined to ascertain
whether he was suffering from rabies.
GA ST ORA
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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-01-31
10 to February 1, 1908.
lothing House of G. N. Atwood & Co

To avoid pencwork wish invoicing
arranged good variety Of Bargains where little
money will go mighty long way
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-03-31
ERNEST LED OLD CHARLIE OUT.

his we'll knee against the dashboard
of the buggy and pull with all his
strength to keep from another tumble
down the hill. but he reached his des-
tination at last. and hurry call for
the engine was sent to town. Then
volunteer fire brigade was organized
in the country store from which Ernest
had telephoned. There were several
produce wagons in front Of the store.
and into these they all scrambled, arm
ed with empty buckets furnished by
the proprietor. Then they tore along
the road to the Howard place, Ernest
and old Charlie dashlng In front.
They were just in time. The house
was almost hidden In smoke, and &C.
casionally tongue Of flame would dart
out from some unexpected place. The
bucket brigade formed line from the
house to the well, and the work OF res
cue went on quickly.
He was feeling very tired, and his
weak knee began to thrOb painfully,
and there was a queer lump in his
throat that shouldn't have been there.
It is rather strange to see fire coming
out of your house and to have all your
people away and-and all that The
lump grew greater and greater. Then
as the smoke cleared away and he
saw the dear old home standing firm
and stanch through it all he laid his
head down by the gatepost and the
tears popped out Of his eyes.
Just then shout broke from the
workers.
Here CORES the engine" cried some
one as a cloud Of dust came sweeping
Up the road, and, sure enough. there it
was, and riding neck to neck with the
powerful horses were Ernest's three
big brothers on their wheels, and not
far behind in another cloud of dust
came the fire chief. driving Sister
Ethel, and Ernest was Rugged and
made much Of. and-well. 1t is nice in
case OF fire or some accident to have
your own people about you.-Washing-
ton Star.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-03-31
Rheumatic Pains Conquered BY
First Dose Of UTic-O.
A Trial Free to All Who Never Used 1t.

Mr.. Frank Howe, a prominent farmer OF Bald
wiusyille, y. Y, says "INisted the best physi
clan I'm this country, 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. Being on
crutches and forced to drive to the train and
hobbung TO the doctors Office became very dis
couraging, let alone the sleepless nights and
fearful hours OF pain. Being advised by friend
purchased Smiths Uric-o prescription, took II
home and used 1t that day as directed.
Those fearful sciatic palms left me, my blood
seemed to let loose and flow freely, felt differ
ent and knew the next morning / had found
cure, as slept and rested well all that night
netting had not done before for two years
used in all six bottles of Uric.O and have never
felt return OF the disease, had no use fol-
crutches or cane since the first days treatment
II have since recommended Uric-O to hundreds
of friends and acquaintauces and in every In
stance 1t gave remarkable relief"
Anyone who doubts Mr.. Howe's experience is
invited to write him for further detsis.
The manufacturers have so much confidence
in the remedy that they will gladly give large
75c bottle of Urie.O free to all Rheumatics who
have never used 1t and are looking for perma
nent lasting cure for this most distressing dis
ease. Address for free tial, Smith Drug Co..
265 Smith Bldg, Syracuse, n. Y.
Uric-O Is sold and personally recommended In
South Paris by +. A. ShurtleG 4 Co, South
Paris. Me. 12.lS
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-03-31

LESTER f. KEITH, late Of Canton, deceased
petition that Heber II. Allen or some other suit
able person be appointed administrator present
| oh nv lillian w tarrabee sister,