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hnted that she going do justice to the American
In q novel.
THE American man has not been justly treated IN
fiction" she announced. "And I'm going to make
amends 1 admire the American They
siderate Of women. delightfully."- polite An innate sense
Of humor is OF their chief charms indeeda quality
many people deny the Englishmen.
An American man. find, does not ask woman
what che wants. He intuitively I'm interested
in American business He's quite adorable. but
his fault is-Wal street.
Yes, that's the just fault Re spends too much
time in his Office and-his club On he Just loads his
wife with daintes, with the delicious Tides Of
clothing one can imagine. That's why the American
women are the best dressed in the world. They have
many clothes.
II inclined suspect however, that the American
husband gives many gifts his wife keep her mind
busy and make her forget he is little at home.
dFess-why, the American woman lives in an Ely
stun Of wonderful clothing"
Clohing-well this subject if the critics
ton excoTiate her Interpretation Of the divine
sion Mrs Glyn accepted authority. She has long
been known the best-dressed woman IN London and
was who years ago. created the for
red hair caused go seurryIng after peroxide
and society into spasms Of Jealousy by the
wonderful color draperes she schemed background
for her fashionable tresses.
Reverting 20 divorce. Mrs Glyn added final word.
1t is q blessing But all blessings be misused,
Undoubtedly II is way escape 10 unhappy couples,
but # should be only for couples who really unhappy.
True love said, smoothly. and
certainly would not like every rush 70 the
divorce court petty quarrel the beesteak
something Of that sort. And you remember
much publicity given divorce In this country
that you have got idea that prevalent here
7fs Is ion
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WHEN CLASHES COME

hey their tastes disagree that they often clash
Soon the presence OF viii begin irtate the other
They viii begin find fault; at first they will
pain-only their confidential friends They will regard
another sulIeny-the air OF the home becomes
charged with electricity. You feel It when you
their house.
Both are unhappy. They get the nerves and begin
to forget their good in their treatment Of
another. Is it a frightful state Of affairs?
Or, perhaps young and beautiful girl will marry
human brute He mstreats perhaps beats her Take the
heroine Of my book the beautiful slav princess Here
woman who is tied TO british bestial husband Her
nature longs for love- her soul calls for love- her
lips her hands hunger for love- OF course. she
position to get divorce She loved the young Eng
Hshman-and then she died tragicaily.
Take couple in ordinary life who live under such
conditions. Should the permit herself abused
and remain with the unworthy husband starving
from the love which is every woman's heritage7 No."
Then you think that had your heroine been the
queen she might have got divorced, married Paul and
lived happily after?'
There was acquiescencs IN the bright sparkle in Mrs
Glyns eye.
Womans right TO assert herself to develop her soul
and mind and claim her herage-the trinity Iove-iA
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Too Much Nocturne

" THY is the face OF Jones and haggard?
w Why is his hair tangled and disheveled? {?
Why his eyes bloodshot his knees so
wobbly?
Look into his eyes and there read the solution.
He has recently become father. AS he hurrIes TO
the ofice he has clearly the demeanor OF one who
taking the heir all night and only just
aged TO snatch a few wnks after the bawl
A friendly hand is laid upon his
BY Jove, dear fellow. the news simply splen-
diferous Heard # last night at the club. a boy.
understand
"Ha, ha!'
Delighted TO hear It'll But you look melancholy.
Nothing wrong?"
NO. I merely thinking" answers Jones that
wouldn't be delighted TO hear * il you'd heard
Il all night long"-AnsweTs.
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Mrs Glyns battle cry And she is herself fitting
ponent for this daring and lsudable doctrine
Tall might say regally tall. abe almost reminds
one OF hctonal princess who Jared unhappy Mrs
Gyms face is refined and remarkably pale In curious
contrast TO paild complexion her hair is wonderful
Titan brown merging into auburn. Her fecs and her
demeanor strong the face ami dsmeanor Of woman
of convictions. Her voice is sweet resonant. and
thrills with intense earnestness.
Mrs Glyn had been in this country nearly three
months had visited various cities and been enter
tanned IN the best homes She had every opportunity TO
study the people-the and women especially Of the
social world She had who have been d.
vorced, and also divorced men She has studied the
divorce question opinion based she
unbiased observation
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the House Of Lords,


Lord Loreburn, by virtue OF his position lord
high chancellor Is the most important OF the peers
created By King Edward Not only IS he the prolocu
tor chairman Of the House Of Lords but he is the
keeper Of the great without the impress OF which
legal value be given any acts OF state.
When Lord Loreburn crossed the ocean last fell
for visit TO the United States and Canada his visit
aroused general because OF the fact thai he
the first lord high chancellor OF Great Britain
foot On the western hemispheTe-n fact, was the
frat 70 leave England since the days when Cardinal
Wolsey accompanied Henry VIII tc the held OF tbs
cloth Of gold in France.
The lord high chancellor Is responsible for the
safety the great SEAL which cannot taken out of
the kingdom. He must take personal OF It Spec
ulaton rife what disposition Lord LorsbuFn
had made Of the seal during his trip across the
lante but curiosity upon this point was not gratfed
Lord Loreburn occupies the highest secular Office
in the kingdom. and ranks Immediately after the
princes and princesses OF the royal blood. Ie has
salary OF $4,000 year. and may retire a pension
OF $4,000. though having held the office only
few DAYS,
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CHANCELLoR's POWERS

The lord high chancellor appoints all the judges
fre-u chief justice down the nsignif-
of rural magistrates. and is the possessor OF
number Of other powers and privileges.
AS a rule, the peerage is now conferred because OF
some eminent service TO the country. the king
humanity. Thus Lords Kelvin and Lister hon
ored because Of their scientific achievements; Lord
AIverstOne who made lord chief justice years
as sir Richard Webster had been known Of
the most brilliant legal lights OF Europe, and had
served his country many important commissions.
Lord Mount stephen and his cousin, Lord Strath-
coma have given vast sums 10 hospitals and other
charities both in England and Canada They built a
hospital in Montreal at cost OF 100000 and contrib
uted nearly much for its maintenance
Two years ago Lord Mount Stephen sent TO the
Prince OF Wales. for the Kings hospital Fund, bonds
to value Of 100000. Not long since he dstrbut-
81 500 600 among his relatives prefeTrng he said
to them enjoying life instead OF waiting until
his death
And this the who began life a oattls
herder. graduating from that work TO q position
clerk in dTepers shopI
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day. Lord Mount Stephen Lord Lister ana Lord Rath-
more
When Sir Henry CampbeB Bannerman made pub
lie his list OF peers year was jokingly
marked In the House OF Commons lobby that it
ed If the prime minister, in making up his favors,
had taken into consideration whether prospective peer
had any children
II he without them, he Wsuid APPEAR stand
better chance Of elevation to the House of Lords
BY eievafing to the peerage who without
heirs, the prime minister adds to his support, while
not Increasing permanently the membership of the
upper house of Parliament. since the newly created
titles virtually life dignitiss likely lapse with
the death Of the hsIders
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of the best known peers OF older creation in
England without sons to inherit their honors
But for special remainders the titles Of Earl Roberts
and Lord Kitchener. the famous commanders Of the
BoeT war; of VisO0unt Welseley. another military
hero and of Viscount strathcona would die with
them,
1t may be that ths hereditary side OF tho
House Lords has not been strengthened materially
during recent years, At present that body contains
SOC members. but these not ncluds the entire
age Of Great Britain,
Not permitted to sit ths House tWeIve mi
twelve women nineteen Scots and hftyeight irish
holders Of titles-a total of 101,
There 531 hereditary and 70 life mGHlbeFs Of
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rs DIVORCE an evil7

y DIVORCE evtl2
Within the last few years almost innumerable
columns have been printed in the daily press. and
books have been written vocing the alarm cries Of
people who declare to be the our free country
problem the solution OF which will mean the hap
piness Of thousands Of homes, divorce has been ex
haustively and yet unsatisfactory discussed An evil
conducive loose morals and centous freedo-ths is
what many clergymen unhesitatngy declare It. An evil
which dsrupts and jeopardzes future of chill
dren-this what many socologists proclaimed IT,
divorces, it is said, granted in the United
States in any other country To try TO solve the
problem and determine remedy divorce congress was
convened long since problem to which solution
has yet found Is topic Of earnest
discussion both in pulpit and lecture platform topic
which always exces interest for doubtless among your
friends there who have been divorced,
Various remedies have been prescribed. Make mar
rage lasting contract for ife urges the church Or
make the basis legal separation that OF the Bble-hs
Is the suggestion baTrsers Other daring ones have
advised trial marriage But 10 people this
would bo worse than the disease, Mrs Parsons much
discussed has been taken seriously by few but
such remedial theories only the ant8go
nism and opposition OF thousands who in them d
greater menace society than In divorce
On the heels OF Mrs Parsons. however. the
daring English authOress who lot only declares divorce
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ING EDWARD and his prime ministers have
IL seemed actuatsd by a fondness for creating
N childless peers. Last years list prepared BY
Sir Henry Campbell -Bannerman, included
Lord Courtney Lord Eversley Lord PirFe Lord Armi-
stead, Lord Fitzmaurce, Lord Glantawe Lord Haver-
sham, Lord LoreburH, Lord Weardale Lord Winter
stroke.
Among the peers created during the premierships
OF Lord Salisbury Arthur J. Balfour those having
20 sons to inherit their titles were Lord Estcourt
Lord Barrymore Lord Faher, Lord Northcne. Lord
Northcote. Lord oBrien, Lord Llandan Lord Miner
Lord AlversteDe Lord AFdaun Lord Farquhar. Lord
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So Declares ELinOr
GIyn, the English
Novelist of Strong
Views.

EEHW HWORCE-you say they call il
an eVH in This eOanry?'
Mrs. EHuor GIyn raised
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) objection is tsrse and to the point:

this objection is terse and the point
What becomes Of the children Of unhappy couples
who O. cot sepa ate Their lives miserable the
example Of the surely productive OF evil Moth
ing is blasting TO the life OF child than the
mosphere Of unhappy home"
One Of the chief causes OF marital unhsppiness in
America, in the opinion Mrs. Gyn is the absorption
In business matters the part Of the husband.
Wal streets the cause" exclaimed the novelist
wall streets the cause of much unhappiness and
many divorces. I'm going take the American out
OF Wall street and then the wives will be happier"
or course Mrs. Glyn will do this in a book for she
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& blessing and tho salvation Of homes but the one
proper solution marital unhappness and social Ills
Besides" adds Mrs Glyn. you make such q pother
Of the in this country They tell me there are
more divorces here than anywhere else 1t is not so
And she opened bright lovely reprOachfuy a.
II regretful that such the fact
Then she Frightened: You ses there not any
more divorces in the United States than any other
country-at least not many And II there
week.-Mrs. Gyn clasped her hands prsyerfuily-t might
be q cause for thanks"
Then you really divorce? You IN it
evn?' Mrs Glyn smiled at the question
TWO people get married" she said. Perhaps theirs
is the infatuaton a It is dissIpated by
daily eompanionship.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-12-18
LONG STANDING
RECORD IS BEATEN
Mcfarland Crosses Line First
In Great Bicycle Race

New York, Dec. 14.-Eight years
ago Floyd Mcfarland. with the late
Harry Elks for a partner, won the
international six-day bicycls race in
this city. Saturday night the old tim
er repeated. and his performance was
one of the greatest ever witnessed in
this country.
Incidentally he now holds the 142-
hour record, which had stood for
nine years. The new record is 2737
miles / lap. against 279S miles laps,
made by Dutch" Waller and Charlie
Miller.
Walter Rutt the German, winner
of the race last year, was forced to
accept seconj money, while Walter
Demara finished next and he and his
partner receive third money.
Moran, who is one of the greatest
all -round riders in the world, had
for a long time been known as the
everlasting second, for he never was
in on a winning team in the garden
Until Saturday night.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-12-18
Working Hours Too Long

Augusta, Me. Dec. 14.-"After CIV
ing this matter careful study we are
fully convinced that the ten-hour day
for women in our manufacturing es-
adjustments is more than flesh and
blood can stand" states Thomas j 4.
Lyons, commissioner of industrial
and labor statistics, in his annual re-
port touching on the question OF
shorter hours for women and chill
dren
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-12-18
Special Panama Message

Washington, Dec. 15.-In special
message to congress today President
Roosevelt answered all the allega-
lions which have been made against
the regularity and propriety of the
purchase of the Panama canal, in
Guiding the statements that Ameri.
cans participated in sharing the pur-
chase money. He wants the fullest
light thrown on the matter. 1t is his
desire that no one should be shield
ed. He wants the truth known, and
is confident 1t will confound the crit
les
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-12-18
Haverly Monument Dedicated

Philadelphia, Dec. 16.-In memory
of Colonel Jack" Haverly, in his day
one Of the powers of the theatrical
world. handsome granite monument
was dedicated at his grave in Mount
Peace cemetery, in this city.
Scores of pen and women now prom
inent in the theatrical affairs parti-
cipated in the ceremonies.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-12-18
American Navy Defended

New York. Dec. 15.-That the latest
battleships built by this country are
vastly superior to England's Dread
nought is emphatically asserted by
Rear Admiral Evans in an article in
the latest number of Hampton
Broadway Magazine, wherein he
strongly defends the American navy
and answers criticisms of it made
come time ago.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-12-18
HUMPHREYS

Veterinary Specifics cure diseases
of Horses. Cattle, Sheep, Dogs, Hogs and
Poultry by acting directly on the SICK PARTS
without loss of time.
A. A. lFEVERs. Connections, Innamms-
CURES tiOns. Lung Fever. Milk Fever.
b. b. lsPRAINs, Lameness. Injuries.
CURES Rheumatism.
C. SORE THROAT. Quin.y. Epinootic.
d q; 2; WORMS. Bots. Grub..
r. z. COUGHS, Colds. Influenza. 1nnsmed
CURES ! Lungs, PleurO-PneumOnia.
r. F. collie, BeIlyache, Wind-Blown.
&C. Prevents MISCARRIAGE.
d n; H KIDNEY & BLADDER DISORDERS.
IL lsKIN DISEASES. Mango. Eruptions.
CURES Ulcers, Grease, Farcy.
TX lBAD CONDITION, Staring Coat,
CURES Indigestion, Stomach Staggers.
Dc. each Stable Case Ten Specifics, Book &C., "a.
At druggists, sent prepaid on receipt OF price.
Humphreys Medicine Co., Cor. William and john
Itreets, New York.
W BOOK MAILED FREE.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-12-18

Brunswick, VT, Dec. 14.-Mrs.
Laura Smith, housekeeper for James
Gilkey, a wealthy farmer here, and
her 2-year-old daughter, were
burned to death early Sunday in fire
that destroyed Gilkey's farm buildings
ON the North Stratford road. Gllkey
himself escaped in his nightclothes.
The monetary loss is about $4,000
1t is not known how the fire originat-
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-12-18
Action on Presidents Message

Washington, Dec. 13.-The house.
unanimously and without debate,
adopted a resolution introduced by
Representative Perkins of New York,
providing for the appointment Of a
committee to five to consider the ref
erence to the secret service in the
presidents message and to suggest
what action, II any, should be taken
In the matter. The text of the resolu-
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-12-18
German Cheers For Castro

Merlin, Dec. 15.-President Castro
of Venezuela arrived here last even.
ing. No precautions had been taken
to prevent the public from crowding
the platforms, and as the train
steamed into the depot the president
was greeted with shouts of Long
live Castro!" There was general
lifting of hats and much cheering.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-12-18
every woman WIN he Interested

There has recently been discovered an arc
matte, pleasant herb cure for woman's ills,
called Mother Gray's Australian Leaf. II Is
the only certain regulator. Cures female
weaknesses and Backache. Kidney, Bladder
and Urinary troubles At all druggists or
by mail so cts. Sample FREE. Address, The
Mother Gray Co.. lie Roy, n. Y. As
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-12-18
oman Indicted For Manslaugter

Cambridge, Mass, Dec. 13.-Mrs.
Rose A. Sllsby was indicted for man
slaughter through the death of Gin
ton e. Childs, who was shot and
killed at her home in Wattham. Mrs.
Silsby claims that she shot Childs to
protect the honor of her daughter.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-12-18
kelIy-Papke Fight a Draw

Los Angeles, Cal. Dec. 16.-
Hugo Kelly of Chicago and Billy
Papke of Kewanee, H., last night
fought twenty-five rounds to a draw.
The fight was fast and furious.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-12-18
Chatting Dishes

The Newest things in Chatting Dish
es are here. Many novel styles are
new this year. You will find large
variety and the kind we have
will surely give perfect satisfaction.
There's nothing nicer for a Christmas
gift than a chatting dish-come in and
let us show you what good ones are
here. Prices run from 50. so to SIS
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-12-18
VENEZUELAN
ship IS SEIZED
Dutch Flag at Masthead and
Dutch Crew Aboard the AIix
TAKEN BY The GELOERLAND

Venezuelan Government Failed to
Make Good the Threat to Fire on
Ships Committing Hostile Act, Al
though Guardship Is Taken Under
the Very Guns of Puerto Cabe 10
- A Reprisa Against Castro
Willemstad, Island of Curacao,
Dec. 1.-THE Dutch cruiser Gelder-
land came into this port towing the
Venezuelan coast guard ship Alix,
with the Dutch flag flying and a Dutch
crew on board The Gelderland cap
tured the Alix off Puerto Cabello on
Saturday.
At the time the Alix was lying
close in shore, and notwithstanding
the threat which the Venezuelan gov
eminent had made to fire upon any OF
the Dutch warnhps committing hos
tile act, the Gederand steamed at
speed towards the guardship and
seized it. No shot came from the
forts on land.
The secure of the Alix was in ac-
cordance with the plans of The Meth
erlands government wheni instruc-
tons we're ssued to the three Dutch
warshps now in these waters to make
a dmonstraton off the coast of Vene-
zuela and to capture any Venezue-
Ian ships of war or guard vessels
that they might find.
Naturally the people of Curacao
who have long been clamorng for ac-
tivity by the Dutch government, are
greatly rejoced over this evidence
that Holland has at last begun ac'
tive measures against Venezuela, bu
the governor of Curacao, in explain
ing the Incident, had this to say:
The capture by our warshps o
coast guards and war vessels is no
to be considered an unfriendly ac
against the Venezuelans.
1T is merely a reprisal agains
/ Castro's government, which refuses Il
give satisfaction for his unfriendl.
acts towards Holland.
THE seizure of these vessels viii
make S impossible for the Venezula
Iment to carry troops or ammuni
ton to and from the various ports.
"a communication to this effect ha
been forwarded by the Dutch gov
ernhlent to the German minister a
| Caracas"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-12-18

There are belt buckles, stick pins.
brooch pins, cuff buttons, etc. All
are set with Oriental stones, contain
ing pure platinum and gold, old
Egyptian effects, much different from
the ordinary jewelry and quite unique.
Prices run from Toe to So
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-12-18
Seal Rings

Are just as popular as ever and
make the incest kind of Christmas
gifts. Large variety of styles here in
the newest designs. The engraving
thereon is an important feature and
our work of this kind cannot be ex-
celled. You certainly do not want to
select Seal Ring until you see our
assortment. Price including the en-
craving, 81 to $25
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-12-18
u M breIIas atCOst

Our entire stock of Umbrellas will
be closed out at cost or less. They're
all nice ones. When they're gone we
won't keep any more.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-12-18
Watch Chains and FObs

Complete assortment in a wide
range of prices. The styles are the
very latest Exceptionally fine line
of Fobs in woven wire, ribbon and
links.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-12-18
A Reliable
Remedy
EIy'S Cream Balm
is quickly absorbed.
Gives Relief al Once.

10 QusSN'I hbSOi bCus
Gives Relief at Once.
1t cleanses, soothes,
heals and protects
the diseased men,
brane resulting from
Catarrh and drives
away a Gold in the
Head quickly. Re-
stores the Senses of
Taste and Smell. Fl
gists or by mail. In
Ely Brothers, Sc Wa
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-12-18
High sGrade L iarmOnds

We make speciality of Diamonds
and can offer you perfect gems at the
very lowest prices. We guarantee
every diamond we sell, not only the
quality but the price as well. This
surely makes it safe investment to
buy Diamonds here. You should see
the fine lot of Diamonds we have for
the Holiday trade this year. Dia-
monds always make the finest sort of
Christmas gifts. We set them into
any style desired and do the most per-
feet setting. Ladies and Gentlemen's
Rings. $40 to 800; many beauties
from Sl5 to $3.50. Beautiful Diamond
Studs, Stick Pins, Brooches, Pendants
and Lockets.