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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-04

Ale NlatA o1bO1hU III lNIENADAs
writer In some other ofice. What OF.
fice? Was there a similar typewriter
in the law school?
A hundred questions came into his
mind, but he decided first of all to con-
suit cipher expert and see II the
riddle could be solved that way. Gath
ering the strips Of paper together, he
went up to an Office in the same build
ing where he knew a man named
Farquahar, who was up on such
things.
FarQuahar greeted him cordially. He
knew there was something important
on hand when he received q visit from
Hiram Judson.
Il have little problem here for you
to unravel," said Judson. speaking
firmly. Farquahar could see that he
was greatly wrought up.
''What make of typewriter Is thisT
was Farquahar's first question, exam
ining the strips.
Judson told him he believed 1t was
exactly similar to the one In his Of
fee.
Il can tell you one thing about this
cipher Immediately" said Farquahar
incisively. 1T is either a very easy
one or very shrewd one. I could
perhaps tell Immediately II saw the
machine on which 1t was written or
one exactly like it. Is your Office va
cant at the present time?
Judson nodded.
'Well, let us go down there now, and
I will take q look at It."
They went out to the elevator to
descend. and Judson mopped his fore
head with his handkerchief. After all,
he asked himself, did he want to
know what the characters all meant?
He had half mind to write FarQua-
har a check for $50 and tell him to
leave the job alone.
But Farquahar hustled actively into
the Office ahead of him, where the jan
itor was engaged in sweeping.
"Let this go tonight, john" said
Judson. He closed the door after the
janitor
Farquahar looked at the machine
carefully.
"You might as well watch this little
experiment" he said. "If 1t succeeds
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-04

It will save me trip to the sales Of
fee to see other machines"
JudsOn sank on chair helplessly.
He could not remember when he had
been so nervous in years.
"You observe" said the expert, "that
this typewriter has two shift keys.
One gives you all capital letters and
the other when pressed down in place
gives you all figures and characters.
It is apparent that in writing these
strips Of paper the character key was
pressed down. 1t is possible that the
characters stand for the letters that
would appear If the other shift had
been used. We will see."
Judson, in a daze, saw him pick up
the strip which he had tried to puzzle
out the day before, bearing the follow.
ing figures and characters:
2S&& COZ : p 50Go1j G5 $40 IS?
He held his breath as tie experiiaen
progressed Farquaaar pressed Gow:
the capital shift key and fastened 1t l.
place. Then he begaa to stlt.lc the
keys containing the figures and charac
ters on the strip
First he struck the figure = and q
tanned the corresponding capital Y
Then he struck the iglfe 8 and rot .
capital l. Then be struck the two
characters && and obtained two capi.
tai rs.
"Ah, ! think we are on the right
track" he said quickly. Judson jump
cd neryously.
"You see the capital shift gives ua
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-04

. word. according to my theory. TIE
word u 'wIll' When the other shift
Ia down, II inscriben 2s&&, Now we
WIN 90 on furtherr
Judson watched IN fear ana trem-
bling as the expert continued. When
FarQuahar bad finished he handed the
sheet of paper to judson.
Evidently the other strips win have
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-04

"oH, FRED, DO YOU UNDERESTIMATE
crushed flowers up TIL their odor was
penetrating.
"Yes," answered Judson, holding her
closely "Yes, Alice, know"
For the flowers which good, old
fashioned Hiram Judson had sent were
orange blossoms.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-03-27
Estate of Orator Dow.

Order of Notice-Guardian's Application
to Sell Real Estate.
CTATE OF VERMONT,
ODIsTRICT OF ADDISON, SIS. I
The Probate Court for the District fore
said.
To all persons interested in the esta re OF
orator Dow, an incapable person OF l. eices-
GREETING:
WHEREAS, application in ring hath
be en- made to this Court by Thomas V. Ii ook
er, guardian of said Orator Dow for lie ense
20 sell the real estate Of said ward, viz:
% His home place, about 20 acres of land III
land along eicester River; (3l about acres
OF meadow land along Leicester river near
Hiram Morse' place, al in said Leicester, rep
resenting that the sale thereof for the purpose
of putting the proceeds OF UGH sale at inter.
est, or NnvestiDg the same in stocks or other
benefit OF said ward as the law directs would
be beneficial for said ward.
WHtREUPON, The said Court apo inted
and assigned the 18th day of April, 1905. at the
Probate ONCE in Middlebury in said District,
tn hear and decide upon said application,
given to all persons interested therein, by
publishing this order three weeks success
lively in the " Middlebury Register" news
paper published at Middebury in said
District, which ciTculates in the neighbor-
hood of those persons interested therein.
all which publications shall be previous to
the limo appointed for the hearing.
THEREFORE,, You are hereby notified to
TO appear before said Court, at the time and
place aforesaid, then and there in said Court,
to object TO the granting OF such license. IL
you see cause.
Given under my hand this 9th day of
March, 1905.
10 VIM II. BLISS. Judge.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-03-27
Estate of Orator Dow. adjudged
mentally incapable.
Guardlan,s Nntica

The Undersigned. having been appointed
by the Hon. PROBATE Court for the DisirIot Of
Addison Guardian of Orator Dow a person
adiudged by said Hon. Court mentally in.
capable or taking care of himself and his
property, and the said Probate Court having
made an order on the application OF the said
DOW TO present their claims to the SAID
guardian for payment, within a time limited
by the said Court; Thetore the said guard
Ian hereby gives notice that all persons
having claims against the estate of Orator
guardian, requinng creditors of the said Ora
tor Dow, of Leices ter in the said District of
Addison, person adjudged mentally incap.
able as aforesaid must present the same to
the undersigned guardian within the time
limited by the said Court. which time is six
months from the 10Th day OF February, A. ID.
1905, IN which creditors may present their
claims TO me for examination and allowance.
Dated NJ Goshen, in said District, this 2lst
day OF February, A. u. 1868
THOMAS V. HOOKER, Guardian.
Address; Brandon X. f. ID. (Goshen). Is
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-03-27
Interesting the Young Men.

Something of an innovation was in
PRODUCED by Tompkins county (N. y
Pomona grange ut recent meeting
The programme was especially pre-
pared for young men. The names and
addresses of as many young men in
terested in agriculture in Tompkins
county were procured as possible. To
700 names personal invitations. to-
gether with copy of the programme
and an admission ticket. were sent in
wiling them to attend the meeting. and
nearly 200 responded. The general
subject discussed 10y all speakers was
"What the Farm Offers to Young
Men, 1t was ably handled 10y Dr. W.
II. Jordan Of Geneva experiment sta
ton, Dean L. II. Bailey of the State
College of Agriculture and Frank y.
Godfrey, master of the state grange.
Such endeavors to interest young men
in agricultural matters are most COM
mendable. and we would like to see a
similar programme carried out at 9th
er Pomona oranges.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-03-27
A RELIABLE SPRING MEDi-
CINE.
Reee commended to the People of
ddlehury,

AT this season of the year there is
hardly man, woman or child in Mid
dlebury who does not need medicine to
purify and enrich the blood, to induce
AN appetite, to promote digestion, and
create strength. and we are safe in saying
we have never sold anything in our store
equal to the cod liver preparation Vinol
for this purpose.
The reason Vinol is so far superior to
old-fashioned cod liver oil and emulsions
is because it it made by "a scientific. ex-
tractlve and concentrating process from
fresh Gods livers, combining with pepto.
nate.of iron all the medicinal, healing
and body building elements of cod liver
oil. but no oil.
AS spring medicine and body build
er and strength creator for old people,
delicate children, weak. rundown per-
sons, and after sickness VinJl is unexcell-
ed. and you know W 1t you are taking.
Mrs. Rose Lavigne, of Burlington, Vt,
writes: "Vinol is the best spring medi-
cine have ever used; it creates an ap-
petite, purifies the blood and takes away
all feeling of lassitude"
We could go on quoting from hundreds
OF such letters, but simply ask the people
OF Middlecury to try Vinol this spring on
our guarantee to return money II they
are not benefited.-M. r. Burt, Druggist,
Middlebury, Vt.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-03-27
BRANDON.

Thomas Norton has moved to the NJ.
Merton house on Depot street.
The Brandon Italian quarry has re-
sumed work on full time.
Dir. and Mrs. Austin Hewitt of Pitts
ford have moved here and will occupy
the Thayer house on Seminary hill.
Mrs. Hugh Williams left Wednesday
for few weeks stay in New York city.
Mrs. F NJ. Pierce has sold her pasture
lot on High street to Frank w. Williams;
consideration 81 800.
Mrs. Ellen r. Robinson of Rochester
is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert d.
Cronks.
Cornelius McLane has moved to Char
lotte, where he has employment.
The Woman's Auxiliary of St Thorn
ass church and Grace church, Forest
dale, met Thursday afternoon at 8 80
O'Clock in the Girls Friendly rooms over
r. II. Wells hardware store.
Mrs. E. G. Newsom, vice president of
the Rutland district, of West Rutland,
aud Mrs. Reynolds Of Rutland will make
their annual visit at this time.
Extensive alterations are being made
at the Burnham store i'm the Smith block
The graded school will close Friday for
the spring vacation of one week.
The interior of the Burnham store in
the Smith block is being remodeled. b.
w. Rowland has charge of the work
Mrs. Charles l. Button, who has been
spending several days here with her
father, w. o. Ray, returned to her home
in Middlebury,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-03-27
SAILS BURY.

Mrs. 4. f. Whitney and Mrs Morgan
visited Mrs Bradley at East Middlebury
last week.
The Daughters of Ruth were pleasant
" entertained by Mr.. and Mrs White
Tuesday, March I'm, it being the annual
meeting. The following officers we've
elected: Miss Cora Beach, Pres Mrs.
Ansel Kelsey, Vice Pres. Mrs. w. Is.
whitney, Sec; Mrs j. T. Cloves. Treas
Reports from the secretary and treasurer
slowed the society to be in very pros
porous condition.
Everybody is invited 10 be present at
the regular quarterly communion service
next Sunday morning, March Goth, in the
Congregational church.
Mrs. Lewis Rogers. who has been visit
ing at the home of w. j. Whitney. has
returned to her home in Rutland.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-03-27
Estate of Clara G. Dow.
CUmmIssioners' Notice,

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 1NOtiCes
The undersigned, having been appoin ted
by the Hon. Probate Court Tor the District OF
ADDISON, commissioners. 10 receive. examine
ana adjust all claims against the estate of
Clara G. Dow. late of Leicester. in said
district, deceased. and all claims exhl bited In
onset thereto, hereby give notice that we viii
swinington's In said town OF Leice ster, on
the 10th day OF April and 10Th day of October
next from two O'Clock pm. until four
slx months from the 10th day OF April, A. ID.
1908, 10 the time limited by said Court
for said creditors to present their claims
20 US for examination and allowance
Dated at Leicester, this 25th day OF Mar Oh,
A. ID. 1905.
I. G. &. ssw sssIsss commissioners.
CARL X. WILLIAM. Administrator. Is
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-03-27
Hughes Leads at Harvard

Cambridge, Mass, March 21.-The
students Of Harvard university for nine
hours cast their ballots at the Office OF
the Harvard Crimson for their presi-
dental preferences. All told, 116O bal
lots were cast, and the result was as
follows: For Hughes. 432; Taft, 4O1;
Bryan, 1871; Johnson, 1O5.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-03-27
Little Cousins Drowned

Methuen, Mass, March 24.-The con-
tinued absence Of two 4-year-old boys
from their homes near the Mill pond led
their parents to seek them out, with
the result that the dead body Of one
was found floating on the waters Of the
pond and the others body was discov-
cred in the bottom of the pond. The
two victims were Ernest A. Mcknight
and Barle Coates, the boys being cou-
sins. 1t is supposed that the boys ac-
cidentally fell into the pond while play
ing on its banks.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-03-27
Death of Bishop Fowler

New York, March 21.-Rt. Rev.
Charles II. Fowler, bishop of the Metho-
dist Episcopal church, died at his home
here. He had been critically i'll only
since last Wednesday. His death was
due to heart failure, resulting from a
complication OF diseases.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-03-27
Stoesse's Prison Sentence Begins

ST Petersburg, March 21.-Lieu-
tenant General Stoessel, recently SEN
fenced to death by u court martial on
charges of cowardice and treason in
surrenderlng Port Arthur to the Japan
ese. which sentence was committed by
Emperor Nicholas to ten years impris-
onment, began serving his term in the
st. Peter and st. Paul fortress yester-
daV
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-03-27
NOTICE..

The proprietors of Weybridge Gene
terry and all lot holders in the ssociatiOn
are warned to meet at the Congreg ational
church in Weybridge on the LIST day of
April, next, at 2:30 p. IN. To listen to
reports, elect trustees and transact any
other business proper when meet.
1871 c.. S. JAMES, Sec.
Wcybridge, Vt, March 81, 1903.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-03-27
And He Succeeded.

BEG pardon, sir" said the waiter.
with outstretched palm, but 'avent
you forgotten somethink?"
NO" replied the departing guest,
"but I'm trying to forget it. Good
dayv'-Catholic Standard and Times.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-03-27
Pretty Fair Advice.

Mrs. Benham-You should say moth
ing but good of the dead
Benham-That doesn't mean that
you should say nothing but bad of
the living-New York Press.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-03-27
warships' Presence Not pesirsd

Port Au Prince, March 25.-The atti.
tude Of the Haytien government is
daily becoming more conciliatory, ap.
parently with the intention OF accelerat.
ing the departure OF the foreign war
ships from this port.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-03-27
Had Nine Wives--aets Four Year.

New York, March 24.-Joseph Koch
Ter. said to have nine wives, pleaded
guilty to charge Of bigamy in general
sessions court and was sentenced to
four years and six moaths in stats
prison.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-03-27

Hives are a terrible torment to the
little folks, and to some older ones. Eaf-
lily cured. Doan's Ointment never fails.
Instant relief. permanent cure. At any
drug store, 80 cents.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-03-27

If you have indigestion you want the
lasting cure that Mic ma stomach tablets
give. They cure the worst form of stom-
ach troubles or cost nothing. SOC. at W.
H. Sheldon
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-03-27
sHOREHAM.

The License Commissioners of Shore
ham will meet on Wednesday, April LIST.
1908, for organization after which they
will receive applications for license.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-03-27

What will you take for that Cough
you have Billp l don't want it, but ii
had it would take ALBERTS COUGH
CHECKER, a 25c bottle will cure you.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-03-27

BLACK (McCRACKENS) p a5S The Breeder and Sportsman
of San Francisco, Dec 2, 1884,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-03-27

Transatlantic Lines Declared to Be
Outside Its Jurisdcton--Demu
of Baltic Pool Sustained and
Complaint Dismissed
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1908-07-30
STORY OF A DOLLAR.

Here is q story of a dollar that
hasits own moral: "Ten years
ago an Allen County, Kansas,
farmer put his initials on q one
dollar bill. The next day he went
to the nearest town and spent it
with a merchant. Before the year
was out he got the dollar back.
Four times in six years the dol
lar came back to him for pro-
duce and three times he heard of
IL in the pockets of his neigh.
bors, The last time hegot it back
was four years ago. He sent it to
a mail-order house. Hehas never
seen the dollar since and never
will. The dollar bill will never
pay any more road or school
tax for him, will never build or
brighten any OF the homes Of the
community. He sent it entirely
out OF the realms of usefulness to
himself and tohis neighbors when
he sent it to the mail-Order house.
The moral is plain. An appeal
through the newspapers to the
man with the bill would h a We
kept it,at home. The mail order
mau knew how to get the dollar,
he talked to him with printers
ink"
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1908-07-30

Let us uot delude ourselves
with the thought that, when a
strong man lays down this NOR
tai burden, we have really lost
anything of the actual man. The
real man lives on in the few or
many with whom his career in
the flesh has counted most. We
partake of one another's nature
as a lit torch passes on it's light
to an unit one. Wall Street Jour
nal.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1908-07-30

Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syr-
up is the one that children like so
well to take as 1t tastes nearly as
good as maple sugar. it is different
from the others as it does not con.
stipate, but on the other handit acts
geutly yet freely on the bowels and
thereby it drives the cold out of tn.
system. 1t is sold by j. M. Hodges
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1908-07-30

siest ticket to- beat that could
have been named. II We cannot
beat that ticket we ought not to
try to beat any. Personally, lam
very fond OF Jim Sherman. He is
a fine fellow, but, politically, /
do not think he will add a my
strength to the ticket. We are
going to fool a lot of fellows this
year. We are going to win.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1908-07-30

Since the beginning of time
men have dreamed of the day
when all men should speak one
language. Within the last few
years a movemet for an univer
sal language has been making
great strides. 1t is called Esper.
anto and is being taught in all
countries
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1908-07-30

"Of course pou could dress my
daughter as she is accustomed
to be dressed" said the old man,
with covert sheer. "Of course I
could" responded theyoung one,
"but l wouldn't. She'll agree to
cut cut the cart wheel hat or the
deal stops right here. .-Philadel-
phia Ledger.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1908-07-30

also convincing proof that the kidneys
and bladder are out OF order.
What To DO.
There is comfort in the knowledge 30
often expressed, that DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy,
fulfills every wish in curing Rheumatism,
pain in the back, kidneys, liver. bladder
and every part Of the urinary passage.
It corrects inability to hold water
and scalding pain in passing It, or bad
effects following use Of liquor, wine OF
beer, and overconies that unpleasant ne
cessity Of being compelled to 60 often
during the day, and to get up many
times during the night. The mild and
the extraordinary effect Of Swamp-Root
Is soon realized. It stands the highest
for It's wonderful cures Of the most dis
tressing cases. II you need medicine
you should have the best. Sold by drug
gists In ffty-cent and one-dollar sisas.
You may have sample bottle and
book that tells all Ef
about It, both sent free 7 Elk
by mail. Address DR..
Kilner & Co., Bing-
hamton, N. Y. When Ressos sva.p-assa
writing mention this paper and don't
make any mistake, but remember The
name, DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root, ~
the address, Binghamton, N. Y. ~
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1908-07-30

The greatest pitt in tho world
is the powerho be happy, to be
agreeable, to be o ptimistic.
Friends will gather about such q
man. his enemies will depart and
the people will love him. AS a ra-
diator Of good cheer and encour-
agelnent, he is q desirable citizen u
and death to the grumps.-Ex.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1908-07-30
The Best Pills Ever Sold.

"After doctoring - years for
chronic indigestion, and spending
over to hundred dollars, nothing
has done me as much good as DR..
Kings New Lift Pills. l consider
them the best pills ever sold. !"
writes B. F. Ayscue, of lngleside,
NC. Sold under guarantee at all
druggists. 25c.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1908-07-30
Thinks 1t Saved his Life.

Lester N. Nelson, Of Naples,
Maine, says in a recent letter: 81
have used DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry many years, for coughs and
colds, and l think it saved my life.
I have found it a reliable remedy
for throat and lung complaints, and
would no more be without bottle
than | would be without food" For
nearly forty years New Discovery
has stood at the head of throat and
lung remedies. As preventative of
pneumona, and healer of weak
lungs it has no equal. Sold under
guarantee at all druggists. 5oc.
and $I.oo. Trail bottle free.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1908-07-30

The foundation Of robust
health is what is allowed to enter
the mouth. The more simple
the diet, the more perfect the
health.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1908-07-30
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Wins.

DuShICH TkfHISd O"tVS ""Ss
Tom Moore, of Rural Route l.,
Cochran, Ca, writes: ! had bad
sore come on the instep of my foot
and could find nothing that would
heal it until I Iapplied Bucklen's Ar
MICA Salve. Less than half Of a IS
cent box won the day for me by
affecting a perfect cure. Sold un-
der guarantee at all druggists.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1908-07-30
TO THE PUBLIC.
BOONE, N. G.

l have the best equipped watch
repair shop in the State. My ma
terial is ali first-class. Fine, ,R. R.
Watches especially adjusted and
ell defects corrected. Aguarantee
goes with every watch repaired
by me No matter whatyon want
l have it--nO guess, no botch.
Your watch is cleaned and re-
paired with the best skill known
to the trade. See Council house,
Boone, N. c.
J. w. BRYAN,
Graduate Matchmaker & Jeweler,
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1908-07-30

On this beautiful, sun-kissed,
dew-spangled, zephyr-swept Sab.
bath morning, when the good
Lord and His radiant angels are
with us in Heavenly Houston
the city of anthems-it is o sweet
ly, solemn thought that, after
wandering in the wilderness for
years, the serene and sanity dem
ocrats may now trudge up the
purple slopes OF Pizgah and view
the Promise land where 'ripening
postoffices, juicy collectorships,
consulships and other glorious
fruits await the coming invasion.
Houston Popt.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1908-07-30

q asediinentorset
tlingi indicatesan
unhealthy con-
dition of the kid
neys; If it stains
your linen It Is
evidence Of kid
ney trouble /; too
frequent desire
to pass It or pain
In the hack II