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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-05-21
AN INDIAN MURDERER.
His Fearful Punishment by Primitive
Mexican Tribe.

meNlCdn ITiDe.
Speaking of primitive law among
the Mexican Indians brings to mind a
curious case that was told me some
years ago in the state of Oaxaca by an
old Zapoteca chief who had become
convert to Christianity.
He said that a long while ago an
American botanist was travelling
through the mountains of Oaxaca
ytudying the rare and beautiful fora
Df that region. He had with him a
mozo from another part of the coun-
try.
He carried several gold pieces sewed
In the lining of his jacket. The mozo
became aware of that fact, and one
day when the botanist got down on his
knees to drink at little spring the
mozo cut his head off with n machete.
took the gold pieces and fed to the
higher sierras.
Not long after the body was found
by some Zapoteca Indians who had
seen the botanist in former days
studying the flowers and plants near
their village They knew that he was
a harmless and good man because he
loved flowers. All Mexican Indians
love flowers SO they took the body to
the chief and told him what they had
seen and found. "Whatw he said.
"Shall the kind stranger with the
white face who loved flowers and
sought not our goods nor insulted our
women come to such a dogs death
among us and not be avenged?"
He then dispatched four swift In
dian runners in different directions
with orders not to return without the
murderer. After weeks time they
returned bearing the malcfactor bound
in their midst. \ council of old men
was called and the case was exam
ined. The guilt of the mozo was prov
ed. as he still had with him the strange
pieces of gold.
Then the old chief gave the sem
tence. 1t was speedily performed.
They led the trembling murderer to
the center of the little plaza. There
four green stakes were driven in the
ground The murderer was stripped
naked and stretched by the wrists and
feet in the air among the four stakes.
to which he was dashed Then the In
dams made n great heap of unslaked
lime under the wretched mans body,
and when the heap touched his breast
and sides they poured water over it
until the scalding steam of the burn
ing lime had cooked all the flesh from
the bones. Then they took the bones
and threw them into n hole on the
mountain side.
/ And so was the stain of the MUIR
dered mans blood covered and venge-
ance was wrought by the Indians in
behalf of "the white stranger who was
good and loved flowers. "-Mexican Ex-
change.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-05-21

the comfort and we'll being of its
guests, the table enjoying high repu-
tation for the good things to eat that
can always be found there. The sta
bles connected with the Hotel Allen
are the largest in the village, a regular
livery business being conducted, and
it can be truly said that the rigs COM
ing from these stables are the equal of
any private conveyance in this section.
Horses are hired to responsible parties
and all special occasions such as we'd
dings and funerals can be provided for
on short notice. Mr.. Newell came
here from Mt. Holly and has in one
short year gained well merited posi-
ton as a leader in the business life of
the village.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-05-21
Henry F. Joy, Furnishings and
Shoes.

The advent OF the cash dealer who
aims to avoid losses by doing a strict
ly cash business, has been one of the
natural eventualities of modern times.
Strange to say they are rarely, if ever,
unsuccessful from the fact that people
soon learn that the dealer who sells
for cash can afford to give them a
little better article at a little lower
price than his unfortunate credit COM
petitor. Middlebury is fortunate in
the possession of a concern of this
kind in the mems furnishing and shoe
store on Main Street, conducted by
Henry F. Joy. This store is generally
designated as "The White Store" and
during the nine years since 1t was
established by Mr.. Joy, has been
regarded as one of the most import
ant sources of habeldashery supply
in the village. The stock which IS
always kept up-to-the-minute, en-
braces everything in shoes, hats, caps,
negligee and dress shirts, collars, cuffs,
neckwear, hosiery, underwear, gloves,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-05-21

many years and has done his share of
the work required in building up the
village. In his present undertaking
he has been even more successful and
has SO vigorously conducted it that the
store today is regarded as a leading
trade facility. Furniture may here be
had for every part of the home and
MIR. Piper has the local agency for the
famous Starr piano. A specially is
made of upholstering and this depart
ment is said to be the best equipped
upholstering establishment in Addi-
son County. Mr.. Piper is also well
equipped as funeral director, owning
a complete outfit which enables him
to provide the very best of service and
to take entire charge of obsequies and
interments irrespective of distance.
Both Mr.. Piper and his assistant, Mr..
Duncan, hold graduates certificates
from Embalming Colleges qualifying
them to execute embalming in accord
ance with the latest and most ap-
proved scientific methods. Mr.. Piper
has held foremost position in the
esteem of the people of this section
and during the last ten years he has
gained a prominence which carries
with it reputation of the highest
order for thorough reliability and bust
ness integrity.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-05-21
Middlebury Electric Co., G. c.
Wells, Manaqer.

1t can be safely said and without
fear of successful contradiction that no
place the same size anywhere can
boast of a more efficient electric light
and power service, or where condi-
tons are similar, at a less cost to the
consumer than Nhddlebury can today.
T IT. ton on the river bank is in
connection with all parts of the vii
lage. both arc and incandescent cir
cults being supplied, and the equip
ment is said to be the best in exist
ence-the General Electric system be-
ing in use-and includes a plant oper-
ated by water power and SO arranged
that in case the water power should
fail it can be operated by steam.
Since the plant was established here
in 1890 many improvements. have
been made and the service grea tly
developed and perfected. The COM
pany is prepared to wire private resi-
dences, streets, places of business for
light or power, on the shortest notice,
and to supply most excellent service
at a nominal cost, by meter. The
service has always been prompt and
satisfactory and the company has
never failed to spend money to i'm
prove the service or extend its lines
wherever the demand justified the eX-
penditure. The officers of the COM
pany are; Frank A. Bond, president
DIR. l.. E. Mellen, vice-president
f. P. Cushman, treasurer. c. c.
Wells is secretary and manager and all
inquiries as to rates, wiring, line eX-
tensions, etc, OF complaints of any
nature whatever will have prompt and
careful attention if reported to him.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-05-21
WiIson-Root Company, Clothiers
and Furnishers.

This representative clothing and fur
nishing house has within the last year
gained a much favored place in the
esteem and patronage of the people
of Middlebury and vicinity. 1t was
opened to the public last fall under the
management of Charles r. Cheney,
when the company bought the stock
and fiXures of l.. S. Knight & Co., and
is today the leading Mems Quitting
establishment in the village. 1t might
be we'll to state here that the Wilson
Root Co. did not purchase the &C
counts OF the retiring firm, but gave
Mr.. Miner, who was a member of the
old firm, the privilege OF designating
this store as place where, as a matter
of convenience to people residing in
this locality, these accounts could be
paid, the present firm having nothing
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-05-21
Rogers and Wells, Building
Materials.

Nothing more forcibly illustrates the
development of AIiddlebury than the
growth of its progressive business con-
Germs during the last twenty years.
Contributing its full share of activity
to the commercial life of the town is
the firm of Rogers and Wells who for
the last ten years have catered to the
needs of the public for everything in
the line of building materials. The
growth of the business has been steady
and safe and indicates clearly what
can be accomplished through pei
sistent energy and determination when
backed by those methods which meet
the approval of the people. The
firms energies are devoted to hand
ling lumber and building materials of
all kinds, which comprise rough and
dressed lumber, sash, doors, blinds,
mouldings, single, lath, clapboards,
in fact everything made of wood. \
saw and planning mill is operated in
conjunction with the business so that
facilities are at command for the pro-
duction of everything in wood needful
in the construction of a house, barn or
any other kind IF a buildin0 The
individual members of the firm are
Isaac Rogers and c. c. Wells. They
are both well and favorably known to
the people of this section OF Addison
County and few men connected with
Middlebury's business life enjoy a bet
ter reputation for commercial integrity
and fair dealing. Mr.. Wells is mana
ger of the NIiddlebury electric light
plant.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-05-21
J. w. Calhoun Plumbing and
Haatina

Among the leading and successful
contractors identified with the plumb
ing and heating trade of Middlebury,
is ]. w. Calhoun, whose store and
shop is located in the Battell Block,
under the Postoffice. Mr. Calhoun,
who has been identified with the
plumbing and heating interest of Mid
dlebury nearly all his life, started in
business for himself little more than
year ago. He has developed sue
cessful patronage and established an
enviable reputation, both as first-class
mechanic and a thoroughly reputable
and responsible business man. Mr..
Calhoun devotes his energies to in
stalling steam and hot water heating
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-05-21

thirteen years ago and under his vigor-
Gus direction has always maintained a
foremost position among the leading
houses Of public entertainment. The
house has eighty splendidly furnished
rooms, steam heat, electric lights, baths,
toilets, large public rooms, superior
cuisine, in fact everything calculated
to meet the requirements of those who
seek pleasure from travel in summer
or winter, or the commercial man who
wants the best that can be found for
a temporary sojourn Of night or two.
The beautiful Surroundings, drives,
mountains, country, trout streams,
ponds and lakes in this community,
make Middlebury an ideal summer
home and the Addison House is pre-
pared to provide every comfort Of
home for those who seek recreation
during the vacation period. Mr.. Hig
gins has>had many years experience in
catering to the needs of the public, in
fact is regarded as one OF the leading
hotel men in Vermont, and conducts
his house on a basis that cannot fail to
please the most eXaCting patron.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-05-21
Ives & Sham bo, Clothiers and
Furnishers.

One of the most up-to-date trade
conveniences of Middlebury, and one
that has been developed to its present
high state of efficiency during the last
five years, is the mems clothing and
furnishing store on Main street, at the
railroad bridge, conducted by Ives &
ShambO. This firm commenced bust
ness here in January, 1904, this being
its sixth year in Middlebury. The
stock was Immediately made one of
the most complete in this section of
Addison County, in diversity embrac-
ing everything needful for the outfit
ting of men, youths and boys. The
store is today one of the brightest and
most attractive in the village, the win
dow display rejecting the stylish arti-
Cles in mems wear that can always be
found here, which includes ready
made clothing, soft and stiff hats in
all the latest shapes, caps, negligee
and dress shirts, collars, cuffs, ties,
scarfs, hosiery, in fact everything in
mems clothing and furnishings as well
as trunks, suit cases, bags, umbrellas,
etc. Orders are also taken for suits
made to measure and cleaning, press
ing, altering and repairing is promptly
done at moderate prices. The indi-
vidual members of the firm are
Anderson ]. Ives and George. n.
Shambo. They are young men, pains
taking and courteous in all their deal
ings and during the five years they
have been catering to mems needs in
this community have made many
friends.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-05-21

But" pleads the ardent young mill
lionaire, who has secured the license
to marry the beautiful chorus girl.
"why should we postpone our mar
riage for two weeks? We can just as
well run around to the minister, have
the ceremony performed and start on
our honey
ut looks all right from where you
sit" she interrupts him. But 1
wouldn't even get look in for press
notices If / got married this week
while all those grand opera stars are
taking up the space. Pet. the best
wedding notice we'd get would be a
line in the vital statistics. "-Chicago
Post
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-05-21

systems, sanitary plumbing plants,
drainage and ventilation, on exact SCI
entihc lines, and his facilities for the
execution of large contracts in the
shortest time possible, are second to
none in this section of the County.
Steam fitting and sheet metal work are
also given careful attention by Mr..
Calhoun as well as repairing in all its
branches. He is thoroughly progress
sive and keeps himself fully posted in
all the improvements in the plumbing
and heating trade and is prepared to
furnish estimates on short notice.
Reference to almost any reputable
business man or either of Middlebury
or the surrounding communities will
indicate that Nh Calhoun's standing
as a thoroughly reliable heating and
plumbing engineer is OF the highest.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-05-21
GREAT STRAWBERRY CROP
DeIaware's Season Opens Today With
Unusually Bright Prospects

Dover, Del. May 1.-THE great
strawberry season of 1909, which is
expected to make some rich men out
of poor farmers in Delaware, opened
today. Never in the history of
peninsula fruit growing have such
luxurious berries hung from the vines.
From $3.50, 600 to 81 900, 600 is the
estimate placed on the crop of Della
wares three counties alone. 1t is ad
mitted, however, that the million dol
lar figure will only be realized in case
good prices prevail throughout the
season.
average of 312 cents a quart for the
ripened fruit.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-05-21

at makes you look small" says the
saleslady to the big woman who is
trying on the hat Sold.
at makes you look plump" she says
to the slender woman. Sold.
at makes you look young" she says
to the obviously middle aged woman.
Sold.
the short woman. Sold
at makes you look short" she says
to the tall woman. Sold.
at brightens your face" she says to
the dark woman. Sold
at brings out your color" she says
to the pale woman. Sold
And all the hats were alike.-Judge.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-05-21

suspenders, ETC., special attention
being given to the needs of working
men who are always anxious that
their dollar should have full purchas-
ing power. Mr.. Joy came from Mas
sachusetts when boy about six years
of age and has made Vermont his
home ever since. He has been par
ticularly successful in his business
undertaking here, gaining the conf
dence and esteem of the people
through honorable dealings and offer
ing the best grades of goods at lowest
cash prices.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-05-21
p TO STR IKE IN SYMPATHY
Paris Unions Come to the Aid of
Comrades In Postal Service

Paris, May 19.-The efforts of the
revolutionary labor leaders to bring
about a general strike of affiliated
unions in support of the postal en-
ployes has not had any wide spread
ing results. The federal committee
of the Confederation of Labor held a
meeting to consider a proposition of
the militant leaders to fix a day for a
Gus discussion. AS a consequence no
date was fixed, and only the building
trades, carpenters and diggers
unions We're ordered to strike TODAY.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-05-21
CAUGHT Bending.

Professor Cube Roots class Of geo.
metrical geniuses were receiving in
structions. They were first taught that
then learned that a straight line was
one without wabbles in it. so .
'Now, boys" said Professor Root.
'can any of you describe to me what
a half circle is like?"
Up shot half dozen grasping hands.
'Well, Teddy" said Professor Root,
Tets hear your definition of a half
circle first"
"Please. SIR" answered Teddy, "it's
a straight line caught bending"-Lon
don Express.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-05-21
Addison House-John Higgins,
Proprietor,

No feature is better calculated to
create favorable impression of place
than its hotel accommodations and in
the Addison House, Middlebury can
boast of a hotel as we'll appointed and
well conducted as can be found any
where in the State. The Addison
came under the management Of John
Higgins, its present proprietor, about
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-05-21
Knew He Was Safe.

"You seem to be going home in a
very cheerful manner for a man who
has been out all night"
Eyes. You see, my wife is an anna
teur elocutionist, and she's saving her
voice for an entertainment tomorrow
night" Plain Dealer.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-05-21
USED MAILS T0DEFRAUD
Group of Mine Promoters Convicted
In Federal Court

Kansas City, May IA jury in
the federal court found e. S. Horn,
+. H. Horn, j. E. Horn, r. P. May
and f. H. Snyder guilty of using the
mails to defraud in promoting the
Central Mining and Development
company, owner of the Two Queens
group of gold mines in Arizona.
The penalty is fine of $500 or i'm
prisonment for eighteen months, or
both. E. S. Horn tainted in the
courtroom when the verdict was read.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-05-21
Charles A. Piper. Furniture and
Unde rtaker.

Charles A. Piper is another of the
well known and reputable business
men of Middlebuy, who has for the
last ten years been engaged in the
furniture and undertaking business.
Previous to 1899 he was one of the
towns successful lumber and mill men
and dealer in building supplies for
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-05-21
Brcthers-In-Law Drowned

Lowell, Mass, May 17.-Harry
Frost and Arthur Rivard, brothers-in-
law, were drowned in Long Pond
while fishing. Jean b. Coulcombe,
who was with Frost and Rivard when
the boat upset, was rescued by other
fishermen.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-05-21
As He Remembered Il.

"Shadbolt. did you ever have a touch
of anything like the appendicitis
"Once. Have you forgotten, Din
guss, that when you were operated on
for it you touched me for an even hun
dred T-Chicago Tribune.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-05-21

home. Mr.. Benedicts long associa-
ton with the business interests of the
town has given him a standing of the
highest in the community and he is
today regarded as one of The most re-
putable and reliable dealers identified
with the commercial activities OF
Middlebury.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-05-21
Miss Goodrich. Stylish Millinery.

Another of the ladies contributing
literally to the commercial activities
of Middlebury is Miss Laura Goodrich,
whose millinery parlors on the second
floor of the Dyer Block, have become
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-05-21
Not His Fault.

Madame - What do you mean by
coming home at 8 in the morningr
Monsieur-I ash-shure you, m'dear, iss
not my fault. The cafe has only juss
shut up.-Illustrated Bits.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-05-21

To commonplace people the extraor-
binary seems impossible.-De Retz.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-05
To TEST ANTI-DICE
THROWING ORDINANCE
Case Taken to Superior Court
on Habeas Corpus Writ

The fight started by the Retail cigar
dealers association 10 test the validity
Of ordinance sac. which prohibits the
throwing of any dice other than cube
dice for merchandise. has been carried
TO the superior court on writ Of
haheas corpus obtained by Attorneys
Fitzpatrick and Greeley yesterday
afternoon for the release of Charles
Edwards. cigar dealer, GA Kearny
street.
Edwards was arrested last Monday
by Detective Redmond for violating
the ordinance. and the case was con
tinued by Police Judge Deasy to today.
Edwards was warned by Redmond not
to violate the ordinance until the case
WAS disposed Of but the detective de-
clares he found Edwards and James
Mosholder shaking with other than
cube dice yesterday afternoon and
arrested them.
Mosholder was released on ball, but
Edwards remained in prison, and the
writ was applied for. 1t was issued
by Judge Trout and made returnable
before Judge Conley at 10 o'clock next
saturday morning.
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FEMALE HELP WANTED

STEADY increase in the business of the Pacific
telephone and telegraph company necessitates
the employment of additional operators and
The telephone company is making special in
ducements to for these positions Young
women of neat appearance, fair education and
excellent character. Young women who wish
TO study telephone operating will not only re-
ceive free tuition In the Pacific operating
school. but viii also be paid while studying
and upon graduation will be given positions
Mt the switchboards. The exchange buildings
are equipped with rest and retiring rooms and
the operating rooms are light and well ven
tilated. The telephone company takes a per-
sonal interest in the welfare of the Young
women in its employ. and this account
parents of the sort of girls desired are en-
couragin9 them TO take up telephone operating
as profession For further particulars call
at the Pacific operating school Franklin cen
trail office, s21 Hyde st. near Suffer.
NURSE for institution, country. $50. references
necessary: second girl for plain place across
the bay, S25; first class cook for family of 2
for country resort s25-s35 cook and second
girl for same house, German Swedish pre-
ferred $35 $50: general homework girl small
family. $40: German cook for city. $35: 20
housework girls Call at MISS PLUNKETT'S,
1896 Suffer ST.
AAA-To FEMALE PHYSICIANS-AAA
Wauted-To meet a medical of COM
manding appearance abreast Of the times and
DESTROYS of making money; willing to travel
and capable of delivering lectures on female
diseases Apply Confidential. box 4461. Call.
AT MADAM ANDRES. 1914 Larkin SHERMAN
and American cooks. $50. $40 and S35; second
girls, SEQ and S25; French nurse. $50: cook and
b. W. old coupe $50: German nurse. / child
$25 cook and Homework, San Rafael. $40;
young girls for Homework, $50 and $35: in
fants nurse, $50.
COMPETENT and experienced stenographer with
references; Underwood machine Write box
S22 Call office. Oakland.
DEUsTER's SCHOOL OF yHAIRDREssING AMI
BEAUTY CULTURE. AZ KEARNY ST. s. T.
FIRST CLASS. lady solicitors ind steady
employment by applying city circulation de-
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streets
AAA-Experienced cutters and Gamers TO work
fruit; highest wages paid. Sunlit Fruit
Company, 4th and Dwight way. w. Berkeley.
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AAA-ST. MARGARET apartments Fell and Oe-
tavia sts.-Sunny unfurnished apartments;
and bath; wall beds; rent reasonable.
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APPRENTICES WANTED

EXPERIENCED watch maker Is willing TO take
apprentice under contract; position guaran-
teed after serving fuu time. Box 2919. Call