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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-12-28
No Men for Warships.

| WASHINGTON, December 1.-THE
need of the United States Navy for
more enlisted men is shown by orders
issued today placing in reserve the
armored cruiser New York, which only
a few months ago was placed in com
mission with the armored cruiser
squadron of the Atlantic feet, after
having been completely rebuilt This
order placing the New York in reserve
was given so that the crew might be
used in forming the complement of the
new hattleship Michigan, which is fit
ting out at the Philadelphia navy yard.
The cruiser is now at Hampton Roads
and will go to Philadelphia, where she
viii be laid up. 1t is expected the
Michigan Will go into commission
within the next week under command
of Capt. Nathaniel R. Usher, former
assistant to the chief Of the bureau of
at the navy department.
The new battleship South Carolina,
which is also at Philadelphia fitting
out, viii require a number Of men for |
her complement, and it is probable |
some other vessel viii have to be
placed in reserve in orddr that she |
may be given a full crew.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-12-28
War Appropriations Approved.

WASHINGTON, December 1.-THE
estimates Of expenditures of the war
department for the coming year,
amounting to $94,799,o67. were favor
ably acted upon by the house commit
tee on military affairs today The
committee, instead of making the Gus
tomary reduction Of departmental es-
Inmates, increased several items and
inserted one or two new ones, making
total increase in appropriation over
the department estimates of about a
million Of dollars. The bill will carry
nearly $96,Qo0,000- Last year : mill
tary appropriation was S1tJ159, 0s3.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-12-28
TO CURE 4 COLD IN ONE nay

p !: Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
Tablets. All druggists retr--7
the money if it fails to cure
t ". Groves signature IS an
each box Ii
PARIS MEDICINE co, s louis ?,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-12-17

The Gentleman's night Of the d. y. Il.
was held at K. A. Binghams on Friday
evening of last week. All seemed to en-
Joy the entertainment of the evening.
Mrs. E.B. Peck went ON Monday tc
Bridport to stay few days with Mrs.
Ellen Townes.
There will be services at the Baptist
church next Sunday at II o'clock. Mr.
Kilburne of Middlebury college, who
has been here for the past two Sundays
will conduct the exercises.
Mrs. f. c. Rogers, who has been suf-
ferng from spraned wrist caused by a
fall, for over three weeks is improving
slowly.
Mrs. r. l.. Taylor slipped on the ice
Thursday of last week and sprained her
left wrist. 1t seemed to be the irony OF
Fate, as she had hardly recovered from a
broken wrist, sustained last winter.
Mrs. Fred Boudreau of Shoreham has
recently visited relatives and friends in
Cornwall.
Mr. and Mrs. NJ. O. Field and son were
in Shoreham over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. f. Twitchell have re.
Gently visited relatives in Brandon.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. S. Bingham were al
X. a. Binghams last week.
Mrs. James Woodruff was the guest OF
her sister, X. Grswold, few days re-
Gently.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-12-17
NEW HAVEN.

Mr. and Mrs. p. g. Elmer were in Adj
olson the latter part of the week TO at
tend the marriage of Pliny Norton.
Schools in town close for the usual
Christmas vacation Friday, Dec. II; there
are to be Christmas trees at the kinder
garten school, the Brooksville school and
at the River school.
George Parsons who has been working
for H. j. Peck, was called to Montpelier
Monday morning by the serious illness of
his mother.
The dance at the hall Friday night was
attended by about 90 couples.
The correspondent is in receipt of a
letter from +. w. Howden, who is in
Cuba, stating that he is in good health
and has purchased a ten acre farm, and
has the earliest of vegetables for imme-
date use. The report that Mr. Howden
was on his way home was entirely false.
The Grange meeting Friday night was
well attended; two new members took
the first and second degrees, and the
annual election of officers took place.
Miss Nellie Crowley has returned to
Shelburne, after spending some time at
G.. Z. Scribner's.
Cameron Sprigg left town Monday
night for New York, from where he ex-
pected to sail for Cuba the 18th.
Edward Wright entertains the Whist
club at the town hall this friday even
ing.
The sale given by the ladies at the
town hall on Dec. sth, was very success
full and netted the society about $50.
A number of people from town were
in Middlebury Saturday doing their
Christmas shopping.
DIR. q. r. Sanborn, who recently un-
derwent an operation at burlington, is
doing nicely,
Emerson Langdon's condition remains
about the same.
\ meeting was held at the Congrega-
tional church Monday afternoon to dis
cuss the purchasing of a new furnace
for the church.
1t is reported that Mrs. Nelson Santau
is seriously i'll of typhoid fever in Bristol.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-12-17
Interesting Musical Proaram.

The Fortnightly Club held largely
attended guest meeting with Mrs. Wal
ter +. Howard, Dec. lst at which the
following program was given:
Piano Solo, Pictures of the East, and 3,
Schumann
Miss Pinney and Mrs Stewart
Solo, Warnings Leslie
Mrs Barter
Solo with violin obligato, The Dream,
Mercadante
Mrs. Eddy.
Piano Solo, FL Dorado, Bartlett
Mrs. Miner.
Violin Solo, a, Serenade Badine,
Gabriel Marie
b, Susan, Saint Saens
Miss Nittum.
Vocal Trio, Cobuebs, Smith-Lynes
Mrs Button, Mrs. Miner, Mrs. Dickens.
Solo, JOY of the Morning. Ware
Mrs. Howard.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-12-17
BRISTOL WOMAN SUICIDES.
Mrs. Frank Ladue Hangs Herself
from Baiustrade

Mrs. Frank Ladue hanged herself from
the balustrade of stairway al her home
in South Bristol Saturday morning, max
ing "a rope from strips of a bed sheet,
fastening the moose around her neck and
swinging herself off. The woman's body
was discovered by her husband who
missed his wife and began search.
The body was cut down and as it was
still warm DIR. G. F. Edmunds of Bristol
was summoned but could do nothing as
she had apparently been dead for some
time. Mrs. Ladue was sixty years of
age and had been in poor health which,
with dependency, is given as the cause
of the act.
The Ladues formerly lived on South
street in Middlebury and moved from
here to the present home on the road
leading from here to South Bristol. Be-
sides her husband, who is a farmer, she
is survived by onesson, Fred Ladue.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-12-17
Rebuilding Co m m need.

The insurance adjusters have fixed the
loss on the Baptist church parsonage and
such of the contents as were owned by
the society at $685. The work of re-
building the structure has already COM
menced and it is expected that in about
three months it will be ready for occu-
pancy. Rev. MI. Hartman finds that
his personal loss is greater than was at
first anticipated as many of his most
valuable books were ruined either by
fire or water.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-12-17
College and School Vacation

College closes on Wednesday of next
week, December %, for the regular
holiday vacation. All the exercises of
that day will be held. The regular work
will be resumed Tuesday, January at
S:l5 o'clock in the college chapel.
The public schools close on Friday of
this week which is the end of the fall
term, and will remain closed unit Mon
day, January 3, when the winter term
will begin.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-12-17
KNIGHTS OF COLuMB US.

The new offers Of Father Daley Coun-
Gil, Knights of Columbus, are: Grand
knight, Thomas Burns deputy grand
knight, P. j. Hincks; financial secretary
l. H. Lafleur; treasurer, NJ. A. Hahar;
recording secretary, N. j. Boudreau;
warden, George Kidder; chaplain. Rev.
j. d. Shannon; chancellor, d. H. Nc
Hugh: trustees, + p Seymour, Isaac La
vonche, Edison WIssel; inside guard,
Mark Bssett; outside guard; Jason Du-
claw.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-12-17
WEST CORNWALL.

Mrs. Lewis Drolette is on the sick list.
DIR. d. G. Noble is attending her.
Miss Ethel Currier has gone to North
Thetford.
F. II. Eldredge of Bridport was the
guest of his sister-in-law. Mrs. X. L. Tay-
Tor. on Sunday at O. \. Fields.
Miss NJ Dolan of Weybridge is at L..
G. Droletts's for while,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-12-17
ANNUAL MEETINGS.
Middle bury Secret Societies Elect
Officers for Coming Year
MIDDLEBURY GRANGE.

MIDDLEBURY GRANGE.
At meeting of the Middlebury Grange
held Friday evening these officers were
elected:
Master, Homer Balm. Overseer, r 3.
Cornwall; lecturer, Miss Ruth Dow
chaplain, Royce Boardman; treasurer
Noble Fem; secretary, Mis-. f. B. Corn.
wall; gate keeper, Samuel James; stew.
ard. Dewey Smith; assistant steward
Don Hamilton; Ceres, Mrs. Homer Balm
Pomona, Miss Faith Walker; Flora, Miss
Nellie Duff; lady assistant steward, Miss
Arda Pierce; organist, Miss Maude Fos-
ter,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-12-17
LOOKING FOR
CHRISTMAS GIFTS?

Well then, This Store can help you.
Our Showing of Christmas Gift Goods have
been carefully selected.
We believe that you will be able to find here the
best line Of Christmas Goods be found in these parts
Don't take our word for it-Look for yourself.
You will be surprised to what Attractive Pre-
sents can be bought here at 1Oc, 25c, SOC.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-12-17
RUSSELL POST G A. r.

These officers of William p. Russell
Post, No. 80, G. A. r.. have been elected
for the ensuing year; Commander, H. j.
Ball; s. V. c., f. P. Williamson; j. V. c..
Martin Barrows; Q. NJ, w. l.. Cady
surgeon, j. H. Sargent; y. G., w. H.
Whi.timore.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-12-17
SUITS.

New Fall Modes-expressive OF the latest vogue. The
showing large the great range ideas accurately rejecting the
authentic trend OF womans fashionable attire fall We cord
ally invite inspection of these styles Particularly we call
attention to the moderate prices. Price range So 10 ~
Is and $40.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-12-17
FUR-LINED COATS.

We have them at different prices, the outside being
from good quality of broadcoh and the Innings from the best
Of furs Also will show you Fur Sets separate Mu
and collar pieces
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-12-17
~ FU R .
WE BELIEVE WE CAN SAVE YOU MONEY.

We have few Black Russian Pony Goats, SO inches long,
made from carefully selected skins of the highest use lined
the best quality Of satin and finished fancy buttons They
semifttng and have the style shawl collar also cuffs
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-16

Labor unions do many wise things. and
now and then one Of them does some
thing foolish. But the errors ought to
be made part Of their education. Their
purpose is the elevation of the wage
Garner as a man and a citizen. Why
then. should organized labor object when
one Of it's members is so prosperous as
TO own an automobile? The question is
especially pertinent because II applies to
the case of a journeyman plumber. No
plumbers union Is on record against the
diamonds tradiuonally worn by the mem
beers of that trade. upon which urban civ
ilization depends for health. convenience.
and comfort Surely, If diamonds are en-
couraged the automobile should rot be
eliminated from the hours Of leisure that
can be spared from a calling responsive
70 every household emergency
Nevertheless. It IS plumbers union
in Montana that has fined one Of irs
members sos for riding 20 and from his
work in one Of these road machines. The
amount Of the fine was Of 10 conse-
quence, being some fraction, presumably.
OF a days earnings in that highly or
ganized State. But principle is here
at stake. II q union plumber may not
ride to meet his engagements IN an au-
tomobile IL may come 10 pass that he
cannot wear fur overcoats. or own a
steam yacht The overcoats are appu-
cable 70 Montana, and the sport Of kings
TO the labor OF the coasts. The union
should have some regard FOR the personal
rights. even Of its wealthiest members.
The real friends Of the workingman may
consistently hope for the time when pros
perity combined with invention shall
bring the automobile within the COM
pass Of every thrifty wage-earners in
come
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-16

Drones in departmental life at Wash
ington are the exception: faithful en-
ployes, who render good. honest service
TO the government. are the rule. There
fore. the great body Of clerks on Uncle
Sans pay roll many Of them nl-paid and
worthy Of better station. are deserving
Of considerate and fair treatment. But
they do not always receive It.
Doubtless there is ample room for i'm
provement I'm departmental methods. In
fact we are quite convinced that work
needs 20 be done IN that direction But
the governments employees are not re-
sporsible II the government to-day finds
itself In rut in the conduct Of its bust
ness. They do not make the methods or
provide the administrative system. bur
simply DO the work which is laid out
for them to do We are sure that the
average clerk Is just as conscious Of ex-
listing defects as any outsider can possibly
De. and Just as keenly interested in their
correction.
bring about changes in the department
without resort 20 Grassland tactics.
Nothing is more reprehensibIe, as we view
f. or more demoralizing. than the reports.
noisily put out periodically. and apparent
ly with official sanction. that a general
shake-up is impending in one Of the de-
partments Usually these reports follow
an official change Of incumbency. on the
theory that new broom should sweep
clean, ostentatious indications Of reform
appear. and for a brief time the depart
mont Is thrown into a state OF uncer-
tainty and turmoil A virtual reign OF
terror oftentimes is produced. Fear Of
losing their places units the employees
for work and reduces II il does not de-
stTpy. their usefulness. It is not only N
businessliie. but is a positively cruel pro-
cedure True the panic gradually wears
away. and fear in time gives place to
feeling Of security: but the mischief has
been done. The head Of a great CONNER
cial organization contemplating change
in methods. or perhaps a necessary reduc-
ton in its working force. would not pro-
coed on any such hne-would not first
throw the whole organization into con
fusion and then put the change into ef-
feet
AS we have said. the great body Of gov
ernment employees are faithful and hon
est and hard working. They are giving TO
the service the best that is in them. Ger
tainiy they are deserving Of considerate
treatment. and should never be subject to
the detractlon that fits only the excep-
tional dr0nes.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-16
KANSAS IS KANSAS.
Prison Fare and Privileges Make
Jail Life Not Undesirable.

trm the Roanoke Times.
Kansas is one state. II there Is no
other. which plays in the limeught And
funny things do happen there, and, may
be. some things which are not so funny
Some Of the products Of that soil are
queer varieties. notably. "Sockless" Slmp-
son and Carrie Nation. The people seem
to move In an eccentric orbit A few
months ago a murderer gained his free
dom by writing a poem which appealed
20 the governor That governor is out
and bis successor promises TO be a no
less remarkable product
is honesty the best policy? Maybe not
IN Kansas. In other words. going 10 the
penitentiary out there might be worth
while to the man who Is down and out.
Things are made pleasant for the convict.
and II he has talent for writing poetry.
he may escape by an easy route.
Look az this bin Of fare prescribed by
the new governor for cOnvlcts in the pen
itentary:
Eight hot biscuits for each convict at
breakfast
All the cornbread each convict can eat
az noon.
Fresh fruit for supper.
These. together with an the staple food
necessary, are among the inducements Of
iered IN the culinary line
No stripes for good convicts: easy work:
china dishes 20 eat from: good literature
90 read-these are some OF the additional
Inducements 10 enter the service Of the
state In the capacity Of convict.
When the new governor took charge,
one Of his first Official acts was 10 In
vestigate the culinary department OF the
penitentiary. He found the kitchen run
by an Official who knew nothing whatever
about the art Of cooking. Then the food
would be set before the convicts IN tin
pans and tin cups. The governor rea-
s0ned THAI such diet as was served, and
the manner OF service didn't have ten
dency 20 improve the disposition Of the
convicts. A point scored by the new
governor.
Experienced teachers are TO be employed
at the prison school This school IS run
at night and. while not compulsory. all
Of the young convicts are reported as
eager 10 attend. They would rather be
"a school than IN a cell
Thus the governor Of Kansas has in
augurated throughout a new system.
Things are done differently in Virginia
and, supposedly. in every other state, but
Kansas Is Kansas.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-16

There are others when it should be swal-
lowed whole, like a bluepoint But it
should not be forgotten that there also
are times when 1t is good to take it
slowly and decorously through a straw,
tasting It appreciatively as it slips across
the tongue for the fine distinctions Of
flavor. II isn't necessary TO keep a diary
to register the things that are worth
remembering-and we are inclined 70
think It is misdirected expenditure Of
time. But quiet moment here and there
in the quick rush Of events gives a good
chance 10 pluck out the Impressions that
have been worth while. hold them up,
and turn them over before the eye Of
the mind, fix the appearance Of them on
the memory, and pigeonhole them for flu
ture reference And public park. with
trees and hedges and things. is a pretty
good place for the inspection.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-16

II you are in the habit Of spending
a spare half hour now and then com
Inuning with the twilight frefies in q
public park. you will appreciate the feel
ing Of pious distress with which this IS
written.
suppose Tor moment you occasionally
like to let your mind craze on the up
lands of fancy among trees and hedges
and things. You wander into a park
sit down on a green-painted bench. and
start to Craze. Pretty soon along fiips
Mr. Busyman. his heels clipping the
pavement with a metallic staccato. He
glares at you as he approaches. and
turns around and glares at you over his
shoulder as he passes by. He is wonder
ing what fun you get out Of sitting
quietly among trees and hedges and
things and is probably deciding your
time isn't worth much. Then the park
policeman strolls past and gives YOU a
searching look to see If you appear de-
spondent and about to commit suicide.
For him, that Is the logical status Of a
man who sits quietly in a leafy park.
Next comes a girl with high heels and
black eyebrows. She glances at you So
Gladly, wonders If perhaps she isn't the
little girl you are waiting for. and smiles
inyltingly. From her point Of view. you
wouldn't be sitting by a hedge unless YOU
were sentimental. and If you harbor SEN
timent. why not be generous with it and
pass It around?
BY this time your harmless reverie has
been knocked into a cooked hat. You
have begun to feel that you are mild
form Of criminal. under suspicion OF be-
ing worthless. respondent, or hirtatious
1t all goes to show that even in Wash
ington, where comparative leisure is not
as surprising as it Is in some places.
we haven't yet mastered the art OF re-
Taxation There are times when life
should be bitten al like an ear Of corn.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-16
JUANITA.

Drear arc the praiIies; the ranges are silent:
MOuTnfully whispers each soft. passing breeze;
Down in the canyon eddyirg uurmur
Echoes the sigh in the giant pine trees.
Lone On tho trails on TIE brown dusty mesa.
Up where the gems Of the star-world peep through
Sadly the right-brd Is plaintiTely calling
Mia. JuaEita, I'm longing Tor youl
Out where the herds dot the range IN the sprtBg.
time,
Out where the flowers you loved nod and sway.
Memory brings mo a vision Of sWeetness.
Brings me a dream Of oncehapDy day.
Over the trails you are riding beside me-
Under the can0Uied heavens Of blue;
Smiling tAe love that your lips have REPEATED
Mia, 9uanita. I'm longing for you'll
When steals the night with its grim. dussy saad.
oWs,
And round the herd ! am Jogging along.
Your gentle face seems 70 tighten the dartnes.
Each vagrant brscze seems 20 WHISPER A song.
Whispers a melody 5weetly entraneing,
Telling nc. dear, Of yo,r lore ever true.
Whispers an echo which sets my heart dansse-
Mia. Juanita. I'm longing FOR youI
-Los Angeles Ezrzous.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-16

The board Of agriculture OF Massachu-
sets, In its anectionate care for sheep.
has proclaimed itself the enemy Of the
dog. The sheep may roam, but the dog
may not These official farmers even
go so far as 70 bring the children into
their propaganda. declaring; not even
our children are allowed as much liberty
as the worthless ours that make sheep
farming in Massachusetts impossible"
The sheep is admittedly a friend OF man.
He is an amiahle unitarian His shorn
coat is woven into clothing, his flesh
becomes food. But his usefulness Is
wholly involuntary He must roam 70
eat for where he feeds he leaves a path
of close-cropped verdure
But the dog also is additionally the
friend of man. He is faithful in good
times and in bad. He produces nothing
but affection. and he is cherished be-
cause Of his fidelity. regardless Of ul-
terror motive. The sheep does not know
enough 20 be selfish. The dos does, but
the dog remains. nevertheless. altruistic
This Is not to deny that there are bad
dogs There are bad men, but the en-
tire human race, while called to repent
ance for its errors. does not condemn
itself to imprisonment because OF the
existence Of burglars and murderers.
Dogs who have acquired the appetite for
sheep should be executed, or excluded
from the opportunity for crime. II per
mitted to roam. such ticket-of-leave va
grants should be muzzled 1t is imprac-
ticable to conAne Rover TO the property
Of his owner. He is socialistic in HIS
views Of real estate for his. personal en-
joyment, even though he may guard
against intrusion Of his masters prem
ises. The normal dog IS entitled to life.
liberty. and the pursuit Of happiness His
entire race is not 70 be tied TO a kennel
because # includes some wastrels. More
over does not the shepherd dog atone
for some Of the sins Of his kindred?