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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-01-19
Mr.. oPossUM HIMSELF.

rearing a big family of chicken sneak
thieves, and when Jack Frost ripens
the persimmons he hangs by his re-
tractile tail among the golden fruit
and stuffs oil day. But the birds
wing south, deep snow cuts off his
food supply, and this pig headed, ratty
tailed. dull white marsupial Is forced
from his haunts to seek food.
He is a might raider" shows little
fear and appears in unexpected places.
You are apt to find him upstairs under
the bed, down in the cellar feasting on
pumpkin pie and apples or out in the
henhouse sucking eggs and skinning
ROSTERS.
His appetite for chicken is only sur
passed by that of a fully matured
dominic. He has the trick of getting
into q place without keys, of mysteri-
ously escaping when thought to be Sc
curely Gagged and of playing dead pos
sum so well that the elect can hardly
tell.
Twelve generally constitute litter,
three families a season to the pair.
Kangaroo style. the mother carries her
young in pouch and is sometimes
found with newborn young in her era
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-01-19
HERE'S FUN.
Ringing the slsishbslIs For Coed San
Ia Claus.

Ringing the slsishbslIs For Coed San
Ia Claus.
Santa's sleighbell party is a funny
holiday game. 1t may be played as
follows:
The leader says to the neighbor on
her right. "Santa's sleigh has been
at my house"
The one to whom she says this asks,
What has 1t brought"
"A sleighbell." the leader replies and
pretends to ring bell with his or her
right hand. every one in the company
initiating her.
The person whom the leader has ad-
dressed turns to the neighbor on her
right and says, "Santa's sleigh has
been at my house." and this third par
ty asks. What has it brought
1.-TWO sleighbells." he or she replies
making the gesture OF ringing with
both hands. while every one follows
this example.
The statement "Santa's sleigh has
been at my house" and the question
What has it brought" are continued
from one player to another. the third
player announcing that Santa has
brought three bells moving her right
foot as we'll as her hands At -four
all move both hands and both feet. Al
five bells they move both hands. both
feet and right eyelid. AT six bells they
move both hands. both feet and both
eyelids At seven bells they move
both hands, both feet. both eyelids and
the mouth. At eight bells they move
both hands. both feet. both eyelids, the
mouth and head
After this the one who first fails tC
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-01-19
A CAROL CONTEST.

A carol contest affords exercise and
fun. A young lady is requested to
take her place at the piano and play
gay Christmas music. Some chairs
are placed down the center OF the
room, back to back. just one less in
number than the players. Suppose
there are twelve children to play.
You place eleven chairs, ten back TO
back, one extra. Then the twelve
children dance hand in hand around
the chairs In time to the music.
Suddenly-sometimes In the middle
tie Santa Claus figures. his pack
holding the nuts.
Canapes may be served first in star
shape and the cold turkey garnished
with stars cut from beets and carrots.
The salad may be served from holly
wreathed plates and the ice cream in
the form of bell with a spray of
holly on top. From the dining room
door a huge bunch Of mistletoe may
be suspended by e red ribbon
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-01-19
A WOMAN'S BACK
The Aches and Pains Will
Disappear If the Advice of
This Midd1ebury Citi-
zen is Followed,

A woman's back has many aches and
pains.
Most times it's the kidneys fault.
Backache is really kidney ach9;
That's why Doan's Kidney Pills cure it..
! Many Middlebury women know this.
Read what one has to say about it,
Mrs. John Signor, Seymour st., Mid.
dlebury, VT, says: "Some years ago l
first learned the value of Doan's Kidney
Pills. l suffered intensely from kidney
complaint, and at that time l received
splendid relief from Dosn's Kidney Pills,
in fact they entirely rid me Of the attack.
A short time ago again had Symphonic
of kidney trouble and getting supply
of Doan's Kidney Pills at Shedon's Drug
Store, l used them. They quickly
brought relief from the pains in my
back and strengthened my kidneys. l
do not hesitate for moment in recon-
mending this preparation"
For sale by all dealers. Price 80 cents.
Foster Milburn Co.. Buffalo, New York,
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name- Doan's- and
take no other.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-01-19
THE EFFECTIVE LAXATIVE
Tastes Like and 10 Eaten Like
Candy.

In our experience in the handling of
drugs and medicines, we believe we have
never had experience with any Remedy
that gave such great satisfaction to our
customers as do Rexall Orderlies. This
Remedy is not like any other laxative
or cathartic. 1t contains all the good
features of other laxatives, but none of
their faults.
Our own faith in Rexall Orderlies is
80 strong that we offer them to you with
our own positive personal guarantee,
that if they do not thoroughly satisfy
you, you only need tell us and we will
hand back to you every penny you paid
us for them. Therefore, in trying them
upon our recommendation you take no
risk whatever.
Rexall Orderles taste like and are
eaten like candy. They do not grippe,
cause nausea, excessive looseness, or any
other annoyance. They act so easily
that they may he taken at any time,
day or night They are particularly
good for children, aged, or delicate per
sons. They are put up in convenient
tablets in three sizes of packages.
Prices. l0c., 25c., and soc.
Remember, Rexall Remedies can be
obtained in this community only at our
store The Rexal Store. Sheldon s
Drug Store, Middlebury, Vt.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-01-19
STAR BALL.
A YuIetide Game That Will Please tho
Bows.

Boys.
The Christmas star may be used in
the playing Of several holiday games
Star ball Is one of these.
Star ball requires that carpet Of
dark cambria be stretched on the floor.
On this a five pointed star is marked
out and circle that touches its points.
A player takes his place in the center
of the star. Others stand one at each
star point and one on the circle at the
middle distance between each point.
The player in the center throws the
ball to player at one point Of the
star. 1t is Immediately returned and
thrown to the player at the point at
the right of the first. SO the game
continues until the central player has
tossed the ball to every point OF the
star and had it returned.
All this is done as quickly as posi-
BILE. for in the meantime the players
on the circle are rolling the ball on
the floor about the circle from one to
another. The object Of the play is for
them to strive 10 roll the ball In this
manner twice about the circle before
the central player shall have sent HIS
ball to each point and got 1t back
again. If he fails the point and circle
players change positions, and he also
is changed.
The number OF players may be in.
creased by using a six pointed or eight
pointed star instead Of the five pointed
one. These stars may be made by in
terlacing two equal sided triangles OF
two squares.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-01-19
CHRISTMAS DOG PARTY.
Fun For Their Masters and Joy For
the Dous,

tno logs.
The most fun provoking celebration
took place in a private stable last
Christmas. Several boys determined
that their dogs should not go unre-
membered on the gift day. Their
scheme grew out of story one Of the
dog Fritz was regularly a member of
the Christmas party. Fritz was an
interesting dog.
Christmas day Fritz was always
dignified. When the family gathered
around the tree he used to sit up
straight near the fireplace and watch
the proceedings gravely. There was
always something for him on the tree.
and Fritz didn't mind If every Christ
mas brought the same thing. for 1t was
a titbit exceedingly tasteful to him,
chicken or turkey bones. These
were put in paper covered parcel
loosely tied with ribbon. When Fritzs
name was called he would rise prompt
ly, cross the room slowly with re-
spectful wagging of his tail, receive
the parcel in his mouth and return
with 1t to his place. There, without
undue haste or exhibition of greed, he
would tear away ribbon and paper
and crunch the bones contentedly dur
ing the rest Of the evening.
The youngsters who elaborated on
this plan did not meet with the live
lest encouragement from their par
ents. There was probably a doubt
whether all the pets of the neighbor-
hood would have the sagacious dignity
Of Fritz. After pleading the boys OBJ
tanned permission to have special
celebration for their dogs in the stable.
Accordingly there was tree, and, be-
sides presents of bones. there were
new collars, blankets, harness and
such other affairs as dogs are sup
posed to admire or need.
Not only their own pets, but those
of their friends. were invited to the
dogs Christmas tree. Prizes were
given to the animals who excelled in
running queer races. for jumping and
other canine tricks It was a jolly
party, and 1t is doubtful whether boys
or dogs enjoyed it most.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-01-19
SNIGGLE THE SPRIG.

"Snfggle the sprig" means simply
snare or catch the sprig. Any bit of
green plant will do for the latter, and
any number of children can play the
game. Some one who Is not playing
hides the sprig. and all search for it.
When found it has to be carried to
fancifully trimmed pole and tied there.
This is no easy matter. for the sprig
must first go through the hands of ev-
cry player. and it is every ones aim
to catch it before it reaches the pole.
No attempt to do this can be made,
however, until the sprig has returned
to the hands of the finder and that
player is running for the goal.
In the midst of the general search,
when the finder has found the sprig,
he approaches his nearest neighbor
and quietly hands it to him. At the
same time he gives his neighbor No
., which means that this one is the
second person to hold it. The latter in
turn as carefully passes it on and num-
bers this player a unit higher. So the
game goes on until the last of the
players has held the sprig. This one
knows that he is the last, for the rea-
son that before the game began a
count was taken. and each participant
knows just how many persons are TAX
ing part.
When the number is given to each
player the first name of the finder is
whispered also. AS soon as the last
player receives the sprig he passes
it to the finder. who at once runs for
the goal with it. All follow and give
chase except the last player. who is
not permitted to run.
In the scrimmage that follows the
sprig may be snatched a dozen times.
That one is victor who succeeds in
placing 1t on the pole. Should it be
the finder. then his triumph will have
been so much the greater, for he will
have had the most difficulties to over
come In doing this.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-01-19

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Special course in farm accounting when desired.
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ALBANY. N. Y.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-01-19

die and twelve. half grown. on her
back. with tails hooked to her arched
caudal appendage.
The possum here shown made a raid
on Riverside ROSTERS and pumpkin
pies and met his finish.
On prying open his strong jaws fifty
sharp teeth were disclosed. the death
trap OF many a fat hen.
These fowl fiends are easily tracked
and trapped. and when ONO is killed
fowls furry foes are not only fewer,
but, oh. you roast possum an sweet
pertaters.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-01-19
pON,TS.

Don't let litter in the duck house get
rank. Damp means lame ducks and
their finish
Don't forget that turkeys are not
far removed from the wild and must
not be shut up in n hot box.
Don't fail to scatter grain evenly
over the litter so all have chance,
and keep the litter even on the scratch
ing floor.
Don't expect to keep breeding geese
right on straight grain ration.
Geese are vegetarians and to keep
healthy and be prolific must have veg
etables regularly.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-01-19
Veteran Music Teacher.

Clarence j. Sargent of Montpelier has
taught music in Vermont for the past
40 years. Mr.. Sargent teaches the
piano, organ, violin and cornet. He
uses the same method that is used in the
Conservatives of music. He has over
100 pupils in Washington county.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-01-19
THE SLY OPOSSUM.

When snow piles up and zero winds
whistle it's then the sly opossum
sneaks down from the woods to rob
the henroost. In summer he is busy,
In leafy tree and thicket, robbing birds
nests, gathering berries and fruits and
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-01-19
E. n. THO M AS
THE CARRIAGE DEALER
Over Half-Century.

Humphreys Specifics have
been used by the people with
satisfaction for moro than 30
years. Medical Book sent free.
The Washington times., 1912-01-27

National Theater, too. Contrasts. Of
elaborateness. and extreme simplicity
were poticed. Julia Sanderson, as
simple little country girl in a pale blue
crepe gown, with collar of henl-
stitched null. and a tiny little pink
rose Al the neck With this che wore q
brim, faced with black velvet. and
band
The strongly contrasting gowns Of
i've. An. iiIiescent tunic. hung over a
long Il aimed ,crise satin underdress,
and the little beaded tassels falling from
each sleeve, were distinctive features OF
skirt. which. It is said, will be adopted
for general wear this season, opened at
the right side, and showed an UNDER
ruffie OF pink chiffon. veiled with deep
lace.
Crystal Embroidery
Used BY Miss Sanderson.
The gown worn by Miss Sanderson
In the enchanting waltz caprice was
Of palest pink under white chiffon. It
was built on simple lines. bit Of
green in the crystal embroidery in
points finishing the lower edge Of the
skirt. Then there was line Of crystal
points half way up the skirt and at
the waist. Half Of the bodice and one
sleeve Of this charming creation were
Of crystal embroidery.
Miss Maude Fealy wore for the first
time in this city the gorgeous azure
and silver gown in which she appear
ed In the second act Of THE Gamblers" I"
1t was q wonderful creation which her
mother. who makes her home in Paris,
sent her. The most noticeable feature
Of the gown. outside Of the artistic
blend of coloring, Is the very high
waist line and the difference between
the sides of the model. One sleeve is
the other is Of crystal gold and silver
net. The skirt is Of silver tissue, and
hanging over this is the chiffon cloth,
with deep woven border Of silver, in
drapery begins on the left hip. where
It Is quite short, and from there 1t
descends In shawl-like sweep to the
right side and toward the back, where
silver fringe, which adds weight to the
drapery. In the first act Miss Fealy
wears q simple little green velvet frock,
with a modified sailor collar, and a
high waist line. The skirt, which is
mis- Miss Fealy's fad is hats.
,"Wheneyer I get the blues" says
Miss Fealy, Il go out and buy my
self a hat, the most gorgeous one
can find, and then I put it on and
look at myself in the glass, and the
more becoming the hat, the more
quickly the blue devils are dispersed.
When hapen to be in a little town,
where handsome hats are scarce. or
II 1t Is between seasons. when 1t is
too. late for winter hats. and too
early for spring CONNECTIONS, I rip
two or three of my old ones up anu
make them over. There's nothing like
the possession of a hat to drive
away the blues"
JULIA MURDOCH.
The Washington times., 1912-01-27
Writer in Munsey's
Shows Strong Parallel

There is a curious parallel between
the life Of Marx and that of Richard
Wagner down to the time when the
latter discovered royal patron"
writes Lyndon Orr in "The Story OF
Karl Marx in the Munsey for Feb
ruary. Both of them were bounded
from country to country; both of them
worktd laboriously for so scanty living
as to verge. at times, upon starvation.
Both of them were victims to a cause
In which they earnestly helieved-an
economic cause in the one csse, an
artistic cause in the other. Wagner y
triumph came before his death, and the
word las accepted his theory of the
music-drama. The cause of Marx is far
greater and more tremendous, because
It strikes at the base OF. human life and
social well-being.
MARX had ceased 70 believe in mar
rage, desptsed the church. and cared
nothing for government Yet, unlike
Wagner. he was true to the woman
who had given up so much for him.
He never sank to an artistic degener-
acy. Though he rejected creeds, he
was. nevertheless. a man of genuine
religious feeling. Though he believed
all present government to be an evil,
he hoped to make 1t better, or rather
he hoped to substitute for II a system
by which all men might get an equal
shsre OF what IL IL right and jest for
them to have"
The Washington times., 1912-01-27
Insurance Company's
Officers and Men Dine

Marking the climax Of a two days
conference, a banquet was given last
night by officers and field agents Of
the Equitable Life Insurance Company
of the District Of Columbia at the Ra-
leigh Hotel.
Addresses were made by prominent at
torneys and officers Of the association
including Henry p: Blair, Allen C..
Commissioner Of the District; NJ. 4.
Dyson, w. Gwynn Gardiner, Max CO.
hen. Maurice d; Rosenberg, William A.
Bennett. second vice president of the
company; DIR. N. A. Haning, DR.. E. II.
Reede, F: G. Alexander T. B. Ely, and
j. H. Jenkins.
A program marking out the work of
the coming year was outlined for the
two days session. Addresses by the
medical examiners Of each district were
interesting features. Reports showed
that the volume of bushes done by the
company during 1911 was greater than
the total volume for the previous eight
years.
The Washington times., 1912-01-27
MISS ELLEN STONE,
TAKEN BY .BR|GANDS,
COMING TO CAPITAL
One of Leading Speakers at
w. G. T. u. Convention,
Beginning Monday.

Miss Ellen M. Stone, who is now in
charge Of the w. c. T. U. Of Mace
donia. despite her unpleasant expert
ence when she was captured by brig
ands on September 8. 1901. will be
one of the leading speakers at the
w. c. T. U. legislative convocation in
Washington next week. The assem-
bly, begins Monday and continues
throughout the week. Miss Stone is
q conferee.
Among the meetings to be addressed
by Miss Stone Is that on Tuesday
evening at the First Congregational
Church and on Wednesday at the w. c.
T. u. building. 522 Sixth street northwest
She also will take part in the general
advance on Congress planned by the ad-
vocates Of dry" legislation.
The news of Miss Stones capture
by the Macedonian brigands aroused
the United States. and the civilized
world. The State Department was in
a quandary because little could be
learned as to her whereabouts. II
was apparent she was being held for
rnsom, and the Sultan's troops did
all they could to surround the brig
ands.
Negotiations were opened in Octo-
ber with the bandits, who presented
letter from Miss Stone asking that
the f25,000 asked for be paid
and the troops called of the pursuit
The Government found 1t impossible
to pay money for this purpose. SO q
private subscription was raised. The
price, finally, was reduced to $4,000
The release was obtained on Febru.
ary 23. 1909.
Other women Of prominence who
will be here are Mrs. Lillian NJ. N
stevens. president Of the w. G. !. ~
world organization: Mrs. Chauncey
Goodrich. national president of the
w. c. It. u. of China, and Mrs. Mar
garet Dye Ellis. who for sixteen years
has been working through Congress
tion.
These women and others will at
tend a hearing on Tuesday morning
before the Judiciary Committee on
the merits OF the bill, which would
make 1t impossible for liquor to be
shipped to consumers or communi-
ties already dry"
The Washington times., 1912-01-27
THE TIMES DAHL. SERIAL sToR.
NJ. Dufreny's Quest Z sszSs e: -
By GORON,

, last seen her at Mother Cazali's she
had not seemed very happy, but what
osiS LooR a said ief the eer wstchman. s n0' rye
warmed some milk and put some sugar
in II; after your bath 1 am afraid 10
give you wine at once; It win be bad
"I don't want 1t. thank you." said
the girl, wearily
Dufreny Joined his entreaties to the
e. Il mnat na age besn ssy maS maSe sos ass
that she had not eaten, for the milk
brought slight flush into her cheeks
and brighter look In her eyes.
see, ma petite, now you're better: you
| must be good and obey US. Soon III
give you some bread and you can soak
The young girl fell back on the
Dufreny did honor to the supper. He
took big pitcher Of the wine. and soon
The old man. Jean-Francois was busy
I making the coffee. While he ate, Du-
frenzy thought deeply: what should he
DO with Marie She could not stay on
the barge. For one moment he thought
, he would take her to the st. Louis Hos
idea did not please him. There was :
to Keep her in his own hands.
III could only make her talk" he
thought. but she won't say anything.
There" said Jean Francois, tho
ire es While s we Ave the % petite s some ON q pap %
Feel better little one?" he said.
bending over the girl.
Marie nodded her head.
Then we'll have the bread and wine
now Jean-Francois insisted that she
fortably. pufreny brought the cup Of
Ae! sins aaG said ths peSs od 0a man drink
Si% S%F ,s. se!re' while she tells us why one
Il cannot do that" said Marie quick
shams s gap yon 1or e WHY y0H snss s 20
! hcppy You would have done better to
have left me in the water. for know
I shal: do the same thing again. I shall
"Mademoiselle." said oufreny sternly.
1--WE shall have no patience with you 4
vo,, talk in that manner. You haven't
the right to DO that again because we
you see. 1t isn't your own. We want
TO be your friends and help you all we
can. II you are unhappy. 1t fe perhaps
friends. You ought to take us into your
'Rravoi well said" cried the other.
| Iarie looked Gxeily at the two men.
inspired her with confidence. for she
opened her mouth to commence her
story.
well" che began. II,
Then she suddenly burst into sobs
I"No. no 1 cannot! 1t Is no. my secret!'
she cried.
heen too much for her overstrung
nerves She Cell back weakly on the
| cushions. and nothing the two ruen
could do could rouse her from her tor
..W ELL. said Jean-Francois, In con-
| sternation. .hera's a mess. The child is
realize Ill, and one coffee IL oil cold.
Tonnerre de Dieu! Nothing goes right
| IN this world!'
A Continuation Of This story VIII
BE FOund In TOm0rR0w's
Issue Of The Times.