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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-05-06
Auto Fatality on Victoria Bridge.

Recently in conversation with Mr..
o. Brian of Durham, Cam, we learned
the following facts regarding an auto
mobile accident on the Victoria bridge,
near Montreal: One evening the latter
part of last week, two ladies on foot
entered the bridge from the Montreal
side. Not long after an auto entered
from the same side. The bridge keeper
took the number of the machine, recog-
Missed the occupants of the car and warn
ed the driver that two ladies were
ahead of him on the bridge. The car
was driven at a rapid rate, crossing the
bridge nearly two miles long, in five
minutes. One of the ladies on foot was
run over and killed, but the car did not
stop, being driven away at rapid rate.
The bridge keeper was able to give
evidence which led to the arrest of the
auto party and the coroner gave a YER
dict in accordance with the facts. 1t is
said the chauffeur was intoxicated. 1t
is to be hoped that in higher court just
punishment will be melted out.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-05-06
CHAUFFEUR ARRESTED.
Witnesses of Accident Make the
Chauffeur Take Them to Sta
tion-Two in Car Escape,

While Mabel Cronen, aged twelve,
Brooklyn, was playing at $3.50 yesterday
evening, touring car with three men
in it which was bowling along johnson
street made a sudden turn into Pearl
street close beside her Before she
could get clear she was knocked down,
rolled into the gutter and run over by
the wheels of the machine.
AS soon as the accident happened two
of the three men in the car leaped from
1t, according to eye witnesses, and made
off, while the driver, according to the
same witnesses tried to do likewise.
He was just turning the machine when
three young men who saw the accident
cIimed into the car. While Muligan
and Blakeney held the chauffeur Hal
ford summoned DR.. Isquith who re-
moved the little girl to Brooklyn Hos
pital in serious condition from frac-
tured jaw, internal injuries and shock.
After putting Mabel in care of the
doctor Halford communicated with
Brool Ign police headquarters, asking
that a policeman be sent to take charge
of the driver. With his companions he
waited for quite while, but becoming
impatient the three made the chauffeur
run the machine to the Adams street
station, where they handed him over to
the police.
The man said he was Harry Klein,
aged twenty-five, chauffeur to Alexan-
der ID. Shaw, wine importer He was
locked up charged with assault.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-05-06
Boy Is Struck BY Mayor Woods

Five-year-old Joseph Lenni, residing
in the rear of 139 Somerville avenu,
Sumerville, was struck and knocked
down by Mayor John NJ. Woods auto
mobile, while crossing Somerville av-
enue, near his home last night The
auto was brought to a stop and the lad
was carried into his home, DR.. Michael
White was called and found the lad was
suffering from contusions of the head
and body and severe shaking up. -
Boston Journal Apr. Is.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-05-06
An Open Letter.
Hon. f. w. Gibson.

Hon. E. w. Gibson.
| note your various communications
in the state papers advocating the pri.
mary election law, largely on accoun
of the corruption practiced under the
present method in the buying up OF
delegates by paying their expenses. etc.
'Heelers it seems, are engaged (gen-
orally the same ones who have operated
in previous canvasses, professionals al
the business) who work up districts as.
signed them from headquarters, and as
the expenses from this portion of the
state are so heavy no self respecting
person is willing to go up to the con
Vention from many of the back towns,
arrangements are easily made with
those who have no true self respect, tC
go up and vote for their car-fare anC
dinner, with often the liquid part ac-
| companying.
And this is the state of affairs in the
much lauded Vermont with a plain law
upon our statute book making it a pun
ishable offense for candidate for the
governOrship Tor any other candidate)
to make use of such methods either
''directly or indirectly" In spite of
this law, this method, as we all know,
has been used by one or more candi-
dates in nearly every gubematorial
election for many years back, and some
say is now being used to a greater eX-
tent than ever before, even.
And we have, recently, created an
Attorney Generalship for the express
purpose of having our laws better en-
forced! Where is he? Is he on the
lookout" now? Is he ready and will
ing to arrest our next governor even,
should it appear that he has deliberate
ly violated the law to obtain his nomi-
nation? If we are to purify a stream,
we must begin at the fountain head.
Sec. l04 of our General Statutes is
very plain. There is no ambiguity
about it. "'He who runs may read
and understand. Let US talk about hav-
ing it enforced, just now, and talk
about primary elections afterwards, -
after the convention - there is time
enough. Perhaps the law abiding, law
respecting, element of the State will
raise decent sum, assisted, especially
by some of the candidates, for detective
work in this matter. dare say thai
our Attorney General can arrange to
use some funds for this purpose from
the state treasury. | would suggest
that those Salary Grabbers," espec
tally the ministerial portion of them
send him in conscience fund, for thi!
/ purpose.
Before talking about any more laws
let us pay decent respect to those al
ready upon our statute books.
Sincerely yours,
M. ]. HAPGooD.
Peru, VT, April 80. 1910.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-05-06
W. u IIAfNOOD'
Peru, Vt, April 80. 1910.

This is an excellent letter, and as we
think, entirely in tune with the over
whelming feeling in Vermont upon this
subject.
And yet Mr.. Hapgood is correct, that
there should be a certain amount of
organization to see that the laws upon
our statute books, as we'll as a Consti-
tutional provision most thoughtfully
inserted by the founders of the State,
forbidding and furnishing the purchase
of Office directly or indirectly by any
candidate, are observed
The question as to where our Attor-
ney General is, is, too, very pertinent.
The bill creating the office of Attor-
ney General and describing the duties
thereof, was passed by the General
Assembly of 1904, which elected the
first Attorney General, and provided
that biennially thereafter the Freeman
of the State shall elect an Attorney
General at the same time and in the
same manner as provided for the cleo
ton of other State officers.
The bill includes this provision for
salary, "The annual salary of the AL
torney General shall be $25OO and his
necessary expenses, including the pay OF
a stenographer. 1t is also provided
that the Attorney General shall have
the same authority throughout the
State, in Civil or Criminal matters, as
States Attorneys have in their respec-
tive Counties.
Certainly the corruption of the ballot
is as important matter for the Attor-
ney General to look after as any that
could come before him, and the people
have a right to expect that he will dc
his whole duty.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-05-06

We understand that a shepherd with
two shepherd dogs has arrived at the
government farm to take charge of the
government flock of Southdown Sheep,
which, by the way, we are told by ex-
perts in that line is one of the very
best flocks, in quality, of that breed in
the country. And we suppose there is
no better breed for combining both
mutton and wool.
We would also call attention to sew
eral advertisements of stations includ-
ed in which are two owned by Mr.. Ry-
der who has long been known as one of
the best horsemen of our country.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-05-06
URGE LIGHT LAW,
Seeking to Avert Night Accidents.

The automoblists of this State are
beginning to array their forces in order
to urge the passage of the bill requiring
lights on all vehicles when it comes to
the Legislature in the near future. This
bill, which is framed by Charles Malley,
provides that all vehicles on wheels. eX-
cepting those propelled by hand or those
designed for the transportation of
freight and carrying freight, be required
to carry light or lights and that this
act if passed shall take effect on Oct. l..
this year.
For years the horse drawn vehicle on
the highway at night has been the bug
bear of the motorists, and those who
have had thrilling experiences of near
accidents will testify that it is almost
impossible on a dark night to see a
team ahead until almost upon it. There
have been many fatal and serious acct
dents which could have been averted
had the horse drawn vehicle mad a warn
ing light attached to it.
This bill has been up before but went
down to sudden death, but this time
the automobiles, particularly the
members of the Massachusetts State
Automobile Association are determined
to show the legislators how necessary is
the passage of this act. Of course the
opposition will come from the farmers
of this State, who declare that they are
not going to be dictated to by the auto
mobile fraternity. However, from the
automobiists' point of view, it is foI
the farmers welfare that they should
do all in their power to have this bill
passed, for light showing on his We.
hicle will no doubt save a broken whee
some time. This is the only country
where there are automobiles on the
roads which does not have this law. Ir
Japan the jinrikshaws are obliged to
carry lights. In other countries, as
Germany, France, and England, the
autoists say. every vehicle, regardless
of the speed it travels, is obliged tc
carry lights, in many places two, one
in front and the other behind. Sec
rotary Fortescue of the Massachusetts
State Automobile Association, who has
just returned from a trip around the
many automobile factories in New Eng
land, is very optimistic regarding the
future of the bill and declares that a
representative gathering will be pres
ent when this bill comes up at the State
House. Boston Journal, April Is.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-05-06
AUCTION
Having Sold my Farm known as "Corr
Ridge Farm" in Bridport, | will Sell
at Public Auction on the Farm on
Tuesday, May 10

Sale Commencing at 10 o'clock, a m.
The following named property: NV en-
tire Dairy consisting of IA Cows, 1 3 year
old Heifer, l " ar.old Bull, also 3-year-
old Gelding (broken double), 2-year- old
Mare Colt, l Black 5-year-old Driving
Gelding, IS Breeding Ewes and Lambs,
l Brood Sow, s Pigs and Shoats,
Grain Drill as good as new l 3-inch
tire, steel axle Farm Wagon; new pipe
axle Farm Wagon with Double Box,
Spring Seat and Whiffletrees; / Road
Cart, l set heavy Double Harness, 2
Moving Machines, l Hay Tedder,
Wheel Harrows, Smoothing Harrow, l
Syracuse Plow, l Shovel Plow, CultIva-
tor, l Castleton Steel Pow, l Side hill
Plow, l Spring Tooth Harrow, | Fort
Edward Tanning Mill, Queen of the
Harvest Grain Separator, $50 h. U. S.
Cream Separator bought new since the,
fire, $95 machine) 30.gal. Milk cans.
Army Saddle. set heavy double Sleighs-
l horse Sled, Grind Stone, Hay
Racks, Wood Rack, 30-gal. Meat Jars,
Chains, Whiffietrees, Post Augers,
Steel Crow bars, Jack-screw and var-
ETY. of other articles.
ALE SITIV
VIM. M. Grandey
j. N. SPAULDING, Autioneer.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-05-06

For any pain, from top to toe, from any
cause, apply DIR. Thomas Eclectril Oil.
Pain cant stay where it is used.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-05-06
Fun Fast and Furious,
Gay Girls Galore.

PRICES: so, IS and % cents. On sale
at Storms.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1910-10-13
Poor Human Nature,

The woman who had succeeded in
that rather difficult fascinating a
boarding house pay--was confiding to
friend some of the tricks Of the
trade
while you must never allow your
boarders to get too far behind in their
payments. it is also true that you will
profit considerably by allowing them a
little leeway. SO long as you are sure
Of your money it pays landlady to
have her Doarders week or two be-
hind in their board
II don't see that interrupted her
friend
We'll. I'll tell you," continued the
landlady. When a man owes back
board you have him at certain dis
advantage. Not one in a hundred IN
der such circumstances has the nerve
al mealtimeS to ask for a second help
ing.-New York Times
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1910-10-13
1ha Useful Crocodila Fish

In the rivers and lakes of the Mexi-
can state Of Tabasco there swims a
fish known as the crocodile fish"
which is most useful to man.
The skin of the crocodile fish, if
properly cured. may be utilized for any
of the purposes for which the lighter
weights Of leather are employed. The
oil Of the crocodile fish is a perfect lu-
bricant and also used for softening
leather. In addition to its qualities as
a lubricant and emolient. the oil pos
sesses medicinal qualities for which a
superiority to the finest of Norwegian
cod liver is claimed. The flesh of the
crocodile fish is extensively used by
the natives as food and highly relished
by them as one of the delicacies of the
country Crocodile fish range in length
from ten inches to four feet, and when
dried assume an ashen hue. with light
er standings of blush tint.-New Or
leans Times Democrat.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1910-10-13
The Pardon Paperweiuht.

Under the headline "A Queer Munic-
ipal Gift" Vienna paper tells this
story: In the year 1869 private SOL
der stationed at Sass killed an officer
OF his regiment and was condemned to
be shot. Comrades who knew the ex-
tenuating circumstances. friends,
priests. relatives-all pleaded in vain
for mercy. the colonel in whose hands
the matter rested insisting on the
death penalty. The day came and the
man was taken to the place Of execu-
sion. Six members Of his regiment,
armed with rifles. one of which con-
tanned blank cartridge. took their
places as executioners. The mans
eyes were bandaged and with arms
securely pinioned he stood ready for
the volley. shouting Comrades. aim
well! when mounted courier dashed
into the crowd waving a white flag.
crying Pardon! He was Lieutenant
Baron du Mont. with the coloners
pardon, which would have been use
less had it arrived one minute later.
The municipality secured the five
bullets from the firing squad, had them
silvered and mounted in the form Of a
tiny pyramid on a silver plate. and
this, suitably inscribed. is known as
the pardon paperweight' the only one
Of its kind"
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1910-10-13
The Human Lobster.

The lobster has always appealed to
the Engishman as affording a nick
name for his fellow Englishman.
lobster" was favorite term of abuse
among the Eliza bethans. though it is
only conjectural that an allusion to red
faces was conveyed. AS signifying q
soldier. lobster" originated in the
civil war. Being applied to the Round
head cuirassiers. as Clarendon ex-
plains. because Of the bright iron
shells with which they were covered"
Afterward the allusion was transfer
red to the soldiers red uniform. But
that was the boiled lobster" The raw
lobster" was naturally the man in
blue. the policeman. In earlier days
we find Crosse explaining that Ito boil
ones lobster" meant for clergyman
to become q soldier
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1910-10-13


aware, owing to the recent epidemic
among the silkworms the price of silk
has increased enormously of late"
The customer took the silk. paid for
1t and went away. The draper there
upon lectured his assistant, saying:
you've no commercial adaptability.
Mark my words and remember what I
said for next time"
A few days later the draper was hav-
ing his dinner, leaving his assistant at
the counter. Hearing noise, he look
ed out and saw the same old lady belt
ing his assistant with her umbrella.
He separated them and asked the as
sistant what he had been doing
"Oh," said the assistant, Il was mere
ly carrying out your instructions. She
asked for some tape, and showed her
some. said: we can let you have
this at eightpence the dozen yards. II
it wasn't for the fact that we have had
it in stock some time we should have
to charge shilling, for, as you are
doubtless aware. owing to the recent
epidemic among the tapeworms the
price of tape has gone up enormously
of late Then she hit me with her um-
brella. "-Pearson's
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1910-10-13
Paid For What He Got.

At twenty minutes to the genial
citizen. Respondent in fresh linen. sail
ed into the telephone booth. 1t was a
hot day.
At fifteen minutes to 8 the somewhat
less genial. citizen in somewhat less
fresh linen finally managed to attract
the attention Of the sweet voiced hello
girl 1t was. you will recall. hot day.
At ten minutes to a grouchy citizen
in white linen got his party on the
wire. 1t was hot.
At five minutes to 9 the wreck in
question discovered that be had an en-
tire stranger on the line. The day
grew warmer.
At 9 o'clock the hello girl Informed
the drivelng wreck that he must not
use the telephone as plaything.
At little after 9 there issued from
the booth dilapidated remnant who
drew from his pocket dollar bill and,
first squeezing from it the moisture it
had collected. laid it on the druggists
counter
Whats thisY' inquired the naughty
drug clerk.
Zone Turkish bath. 81 said the
wreck. Il pay for what get
Oh. the joys of modern civilization!-
Boston Traveller
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1910-10-13
- The -
Scrap Book
She Didn't Weaken.

The desperate boarder vowed that
the next time his landlady set before
him breakfast that q flea would get
thin on he would make her so ashamed
Of herself that she would be driven to
give him enough to eat out of self re-
spect. His chance came the morning
after he had registered his oath. He
hastily swallowed the scant rations
set before him. then telephoned to Il
restaurant for breakfast of ham and
eggs. wheat cakes and coffee. When
the meal arrived he dispatched it hun
grily. The landlady watched him with
evident uneasiness. but made no COM
ment
The next morning the desperate
boarder approached the dining room
expectantly. He wondered what the
landlady would do. He soon found
out. The same old light breakfast was
brought in from the kitchen
Have you had enough?" the land
lady asked when he had finished.
Indeed I haven't" said the desper-
ate boarder
She stepped to the telephone and
called up the restaurant.
"Mr Brown is ready for his extra
breakfast of ham and eggs and Coffee"
she said.-New York Times.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1910-10-13
SfartIed His Dad.

A stockbroker who had his new
forty horsepower automobile delivered
to him the other day decided to cele-
brate the occasion, the market being
dull. says the New York Sun. by run
on the country roads. To be on the
safe side on his gasoline supply he de-
cided to stop at garage to have the
tank filed. AS it was being measured
out he turned to his son. sturdy chap
of six. who had followed him inside
the garage, to impress upon him the
danger of gasoline. Calling him by
name. he said, You would go straight
to heaven if I put a match to that
gasoline"
Looking his father straight in the
eyes. the boy replied. "And where
would you go, dad?"
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1910-10-13
A Candid Caddy.

The contempt that the caddy feels
for the playing of some of the anna
tours is sometimes beyond his power
to suppress. At the Philadelphia
Country club they are telling IL story
Of a swell young beginner who ap-
peared to think the only qualification
necessary for golf was lot of stag
gering clothes. He started over the
links with a young lady who had SIM
liar delusions. They played awhile
with one of the best caddie golfers as
an attendant.
"Do you think" asked the young
man. turning to the caddie with a
kindly air-'do you think We'll be able
to get around the course before dusk p
IF you run. SIR said the caddie
grimly. Philadelphia Times.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1910-10-13
- The -
Scrap Book
Mixed.

Mixed.
During q church convention in one
of our large cities lady well known
as one of the prominent hostesses OF
the land was entertaining at her home
a number Of ministers. delegates to
the convention The second evening.
being very tired. she proposed having
two hours to herself while her guests
were attending the religious meeting
announced. One delegate. however, in
sisted on keeping her company. They
sat for a time before the library fire.
the minister talking on in gentle
stream. the lady growing more and
more sleepy. A cricket was singing
on the hearth. and presently hymn
from the neighboring church reached
their ears. The Clergyman. slowly
rocking. slowly fitting the tips Of his
fingers to one another. commented.
How sweet the songs of Zion sound
Oh the evening air"
His hostess. almost asleep. was still
responsive. She fancied he was refer
ring to the cricket YES" she replied.
I'm told they do it with their hind
legs Wrappers Weekly.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1910-10-13
Civil Question, Rude Answer.

Civil Question, Rude Answer.
One day O'Rafferty was up before
Judge Brady in New York for assault
ing Patrick Murphy. and this was the
examination:
"Mr. O'Rafferty," said the judge.
why did you strike Mr.. Murphy"
Because Murphy would not give me
a civil answer to a civil question, yer
honor"
What was the civil question you
asked him.?
Il asked him. perlite as you Place
Murphy. amt your own brother the
biggest thafe on Manhattan Island. ex-
cepting yourself and your uncle, who
is absent at the penitentiary at Sing
Sing""
'.And what rude answer did he give
you to such very civil question:?
HE said to me. 'Av course, prtsint
company excepted So said. Muir
ply. you're a liar and struck him wild
me fist"
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1910-10-13
Du ChaiIIu's Vain Hunt.


Paul Du Chaillu was the most gal
liant Of bachelors and always openly
confessed that he was quite unable to
resist the wiles Of the fair sex, so
much so that he had never been able
to choose between them. On one occa-
sion when he was the lion at a re-
ception given by some intimate friends
in New York the hostess in presenting
him to one Of her guests said:
Let me present you to Mrs. -.
You must know her. Paul. because she
has just written book
"a book. madam" he exclaimed.
Then indeed am l most delighted to
meet her. | once made a book my
self. But what is the title Of your
book?"
1.-The name of it is What One Wom-
an Thinks" was the smiling re-
Spouse.
"Ah. indeed. and most interesting!
What One Woman Thinks" repeated
the great explorer. And then. with a
ly: But where can l procure a copy
Of it? l must have it at once-imme-
diately All my life l have been try
ing in vain to find out what women
think, and If before l die l shall sue
coed in finding out just what one wo-
man thinks I shall then indeed die con-
tent"
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1910-10-13
Who Nero Was.

In the days when Sir Charles Gavan
Duffy was a leading figure in Victo-
rian politics there sat in the Melbourne
parliament a wealthy but not well in
formed butcher. The chief secretary
Of the day was deprecating the atti-
tude of the leader of the opposition.
whose conduct was. he declared, worse
than Nero's.
"Who was Nero?" interjected the
knight of the clever, with equal scorn
and sincerity.
'tWho was Nero?' replied the de-
lighted chief secretary. 1.-THE honor
able gentleman ought to know. Nero
was a celebrated Roman butcher"