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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-02-07
Bear Visits School; Teacher Re-
Sions.

Denver, Jan. GA big grizzly bear
rambled into mountain school house in
Aliens Park, 40 miles northwest of here,
while Miss Helen Warren of Jamestown,
N. Y, the school teacher, was instruct
ing dozen children in the three "Rs. p"
All was confusion in an instant and
the pupils scuttled under desks and be-
hind Miss Warren. She tried to look
fierce and brave and succeeded so well
that after a few moments Bruin turned
tail and slowly left the building.
Miss Warren, all unaccustomed to the
unceremonious ways of Rocky Noun
tain grizzlies, has resigned her position
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-02-07
THE POTATO INDUSTRY.

The Irish potato is grown in prac-
tically every county in the United
States. While few states and coun-
ties are more extensively engaged in
its production than others, yet it is
the fact that the crop is so universally
grown which gave the enormous 1909
totals of 1868, S55 acres and 389, 1874, 965
bushels. approximately one-half this
crop was grown in ten States, and fif-
teen leading counties produced about
one tenth of the total crop of 1909.
New York led all the States, with
an acreage of 1884, 3l9 and a production
of AZ, $40, 701 bushels. The next four
states in order of acreage were Michi-
gan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Min
nesota. Maine ranked ninth in acreage,
but fourth in production, a remarkable
record. The other four States of the
leading ten were Ohio, Iowa, Illinois
and Nebraska.
There were five counties in the United
States growing more than 10000 acres
of potatoes. In order of acreage they
were Aroostook, Me-; Portage, Wis. ;
Steuben, N. Y; Erie, N. Y. ; and Monroe,
N. Y. Nine counties-Aroostock, Me.
Steuben, N. Y; Penobscot, Me-; Erie,
N. Y; Monroe, N. Y; Portage, Wis.
Hennepn, Mimi; Oakland, Mich, and
Suffolk, N. Y, produced 1000, DOC
bushels or more. Of these counties,
Aroostook, Me-, because of its large
area and high yields an acre, was far in
the lead, with more than $4,000 acres
and 1900, 600 bushels.
New York State had three counties
among the five leading in acreage anC
four out of nine leading in total pro
duction. Although exceeded by Wis
consin county in total acreage. Steubel
county was the second county in the
United States in total production, will
3,279, 953 bushels. Erie, Monroe anC
Suffolk counties were not far behind il
the total yield of potatoes.
The potato crop must be ranked al
an extensive farm product. A large
expense an acre is involved in success
full production, but with a large gros
income, also. In fact, the gross income
from an acre of potatoes frequent,
exceeds the total value of the land
Net profits depend upon proper adap
tation to soil and other conditions, upo
good management, upon good yield
, an acre without excessively high cost
: of production and upon the price
bushel. When properly grown unde
a good system of management potatoe
are one of the most profitable cas-
/ crops. Tribune Farmer.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-02-07

Washington, Jan. 80. There were
142, $50 children in charitable institu-
lions at the close of 1911, an increase of
100, 600 over 1904, according to report
issued today by the census bureau. In
all benevolent institutions for both
adults and children, numbering 1897,
there were 4,417,9 1897 inmates, either
temporarily or permanently.
In one year $1,000 children were re-
ceived at the institution and 81, 500
were placed in homes.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-02-07

poor swap when they exchanged their
thoroughbreds for the sleek Pennsyl-
vania horses. On the other hand, the
Morgan horses of the First Vermont
Cavalry were said to be the most
efficient mounts in the entire Union
army.
In the early days in New England live
stock was largely used in paying debts
and in purchasing. When Mr.. Justin
Morgan of Randolph, Vermont, went to
Springfield, Massachusetts, to collect a
debt he was offered two colts in pay
ment. One of these, two-year-old,
was so small that Mr.. Morgan at first
refused to take it. 1t was only through
the Intervention of friends that he
finally accepted it and law suit was
prevented. In taking the colt to Yer
mont The discovered for himself its
good qualities and he made up his mind
to keep the colt as stock horse. We
should probably never have heard of JUS
tin Morgan the man, if it had not been
for this two-year-old colt, afterwards
known as "the Justin Morgan, which
he took to Vermont and which he at first
did not want and tried not to have. We
sometimes reject or do not care to take
what may be real blessing, just as
we sometimes want and get what may
become curse. If we could look
into the future how different shoulC
we do at times. Allen H. Thompson
in Vermonter.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-02-07
Immigration Measure is Adopted
in House.

Washington, Jan. 80. The confer
ence report on the immigration bill was
again accepted today by the House. 1t
was the third time the measure had
been taken up in the House because of
the Senate's insistence on further con-
ferences. 1t finally was adopted after
short debate, during which the bill
was characterized by some as un-Amer-
lean, unpatriotic. vicious and un-necces-
sary and warmly defended by others.
1t now goes to the Senate.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-02-07
Newport Woman at 80 Walks 10
Miles

Newport, R. l., Jan. 3O.-Dr. Kate
Stanton, one of the most eminent
women physicians in Rhode Island, who
has just passed her SOth birthday, sur
prised her friends by walking around
the Ocean Drive, distance of 10 miles,
in hours and 80 minutes. DR.. Stanton
is familiar figure in the social life of
Newport, where she has lived for many
years. 1t is her custom to make the
walk each year.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-02-07

incidents eagerly and forecast the re-
suits, are voicing their predictions
about democratic arrangements. They
do not weary of telling how Gov.
Wilson will lose support in this State and
that, much of which comment is pure
buncombe. On the other hand it is
satisfying the Progressives immensely.
Those who return from Trenton, as did
representative Kent of California the
other day, highly pleased at the situa-
ton and propose to do their utmost to
help the new President along.
3; Probably he is not at all authorized
to speak for the Senate progressives
but the same feeling prevades that
considerable contingent of legislators,
who'under all the conditions, may be
of material assistance in getting pro-
gressive measures enacted during the
next two years. Indeed it is pro-
phesied here that if Mr.. Wilson sue
ceeds well, there need be no surprise
if some Progressive senators change
their political alignment before the
next general election takes place. Col.
Roosevelt, of course, would dissent
strongly from any such prospect.
None the less there are Progressives
in the Senate who would feel entirely
at home in the Democratic party if
it follows in the pathway Gov. Wilson
is now blazing.
There is distinctly feeling of relief
among ways and means Democrats
that they are near the end of exhaus-
tive bearings, which have occupied
the committee during January. Sc
much remains to be done in the fran
ing of the tariff that the leaders are
anxious to have the organization Of
subcommittee made and the work o.
drafting begun. Several weeks will
be required for this. February will
be all to brief and the remaining week
of March, before the extra session will
give more too much time.
The opinion that tariff hearing
have been of real benefit, both to tn
ways and means committee and to tn
manufacturers, continues. 1t has BEEF
borne out by developments of the pas
week. Democrats OF the committee ar
conducting a very careful scrutiny o
the witnesses. No manufacturer VIII
comes before them with an APPARENT
truthful story fails to studious atten
ton. But there have been many, who's
statements were easily ridiculed. Thes
witnesses have been handled mercilessly
The pioneer efforts of the present Cor
gress at revising the tariff have helpe
greatly in familiarzing many member
of the House with tariff matters. Tha
is especially true of the ways and near
Democrats. Intricate as the tariff il
several Democrats Of the committe
like Chairman Underwood, Palmer {
Pennsylvania, and Kitchin of Mort
Carolina have studied extensively and {
. least are now keen as cross-examiner
1t is doubtful if the Senate handle
tariff bills as thoroughly. Democra
: there have not been such thoroue
students. But there are good pro
poets of cooperation between Dem
cratic senators of the finance committt
and representatives of the ways al
, means. That should make alike f,
= harmony and for some expedition
disposing of revision. - BurlingtC
News.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-02-07
sIX-YEAR TERM FOR PRESIDENT

Washington, Feb. 2-The first step
has been taken toward the adoption of
a constitutional amendment fixing the
term Of President of the United States
at six years and making the Chief Elk
ecutive ineligible to succeed himself.
By vote of AZ to % the Works
single term resolution was adopted by
the Senate yesterday. The advocates
of the reform succeeded in mastering
Just two more than the necessary two
thirds.
Under the terms of the resolution as
it passed the Senate Col. Roosevelt,
Mr.. Taft and Woodrow Wilson are
eliminated from the field of possibili-
ties for the Presidency in future con-
tests. The resolution, if it should be
ratified by three-fourths of the States
before the expiration of Woodrow Will
sons term, will, however, have the
effect of adding two years to his tenure
giving him six instead of a four yeal
term.
The resolution now goes to the House
of Representatives, and the likelihood
is that it will be passed by that body b!
more decisive vote than resulted il
the Senate.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-02-07
81. 500. 900 FIRE AT SAVANNAH.

Savannah, Ga, Feb. 2. -Destructior
by fire early today of the wharves OF
the Merchants & Miners Transporta.
ton Company, Planters rice mill and
several warehouses and business struc-
lures on the water front, entaied loss
estimated 81, 500, 900.
The fire started at o'clock from an
unknown cause and ragged for hours be-
fore it finally was under control. No
lives were lost.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-02-07
alls Dead After Auto Takes Fire

Providence, R. l., Feb. l. Excite
ment over a fire in his automobile today
caused the death of Abraham Orleck, a
rain coat dealer with stores in this
city, Pawtucket and New Haven, CT.
Orleck pulled in fire alarm and when
the apparatus arrived he collapsed and
died almost instantly. He was 97years
old and is survived by a widow and four
children.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-02-07

The new woman is steadily adding
valuable accomplishments to her equip
ment, as is evidenced by the fact that
three girls jumped from the third story
of burning building at Columbus, o.,
into river and swan ashore.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-02-07
OHIO CRIMINOLOGIsT's BELIEFS

My experience has shown me that
criminals are not born, but made.
About 50 per cent. of the prisoners
trusted to redeem themselves have
made good.
We have no corporal punishment lat
the Ohio state reformatory), and our
wide experience shows that it is not
necessary.
have put 1900 men out on the farms,
and of that number, we have had only
10 runaways
The time will come when Ohio and
Massachusetts will be ashamed to allow
any normal child to be turned over to
an institution DR.. j. A. Leonard, SUI
perintendent, Ohio State Reformatory.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-02-07
7753 Dogs Eaten by Berlin Folk
in 1912

Berlin, Jan. 80. Official figures pub
lished today showed that 1853 dogs were
slaughtered last year for human con-
sumption. In the preceding six years
only $500 dogs were consumed. The
high cost of living is blamed for the in
crease. The mysterious disappearance
of pet dogs in Berlin has become cpl
demic
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-02-07

Turkey, in revenue lost from lost prov
inces, year, $50, 600, 900; Servia, $13,-
100000; Bulgaria, $4,000, 900; Greece,
So, $50, 900; Montenegro, $500, 900; Rus
STA, $12, 600, 900; Austria, including loss
of wages and profits, $38, 400, 900; Eng
land, $500, 900; Italy. including loss of
wages and profits, SO, 24O, 600; Germany,
$40, 900; France, $6,000,0 900.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-02-07
WILSON DECLARES FOR PRO
GRESSIVES.
Preside Mt Elect is Calling Into
Council Members of Pro-
gressive Party.

Washington, D. c., Jan. 31.-The
president elects willingness to dis
cuss public questions with the bull
moosers is attracting as much at
tention politically at Washington as
anything else just at present. The
class of politicians, who analyze such
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-02-07
TWO TRAMPLED TO DEATH IN
PANIC.

New York, Feb. "A boys cry of
"fire" and smoke from an exploded
reel of motion picture film in an East
Side theatre tonight resulted in panic
among the 400 spectators and a rush for
the exits in which two women were
killed and II others so badly injured
they were sent to hospitals.
The panic occurred in one of the most
densely populated sections of the East
Side and thousands who poured into
East Houston street in front of the
theatre and rushed to the doors added
to the confusion and the number of in
jured.
Two women, unidentified, were tram
pied to death in the crush of the crowd
to reach the doors. The operator of
the machine soon eXtinguished the
burning film and the flames did not
spread beyond the freproof cage.
With the exception of one rear door,
the only way of escape from the theatre
was through the main vestibule and the
police gathered up great pile of hats,
coats, shoes, eyeglasses and even pocket
books. A few rings and watches were
among the salvage taken to police sta
ton for Identification.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-02-07

At the village meeting held Tuesday
evening proposition was made to Dor
row $40, 900 to build macadam roads on
Court and Pleasant streets. The motion
was lost by vote of "a to 80. In discus
ing the question, it was urged that if
the money was borrowed and roads con-
structed, it could be paid from the
ordinary highway taxes at the rate of
$1,000 each year and have enough left to
pay interest on the bonds, maintain
highways and build sidewalks. In re-
gard to this proposition it may be well
to look at Section 1855 of the General
Statutes as amended in 1910 For
keeping in repairs the highways, the
town shall annually appropriate a sum
not less than one-fitth of the grand list
of the town, ETC."
Section 1857, mo part of the funds
from town or State highway taxes shall
be used for any purpc Sc other than that
for which such taxes are voted, sub
ject to the provisions of this chapter;
and if in any year money so voted
is not expended, it shall be applied for
the same purposes the following year.
We fail to find any provision in these
sections for paying interest or out
standing orders from the village high
way taxes.
1t is an easy matter to contract 8
debt but difficult matter to pay it,
We have quite debt already on oul
hands. 1t was largely increased last
year 1t will be still further enlarged
when we get the bill for our share Of
the expenses of remodeling the Raj
Road grounds in the village and in con
structing the underpass. AS soon al
the spring opens we shall have to eX
pend considerable money in building
walks and crossings in that region, a
the work has been very poorly done.
OF course we want good roads ant
sidewalks, as good in fact as we cal
afford. We believe the roads a
present are in better shape than tn
sidewalks. We believe improvement
should be made each year, but not t.
add to our Indebtedness If we max
use of $500 to $3.50 of State aid an
raise an equal amount we can bull
from $1,000 to $500 worth of neN
roads without imposing heavy burde
on our people. If this work should b
extended over ten years, we shall hav
from $1,000 to $4,000 of permanen
roads at a cost to the village Of $4,000 t
$500 and no debt on our hands and n
interest to pay. We believe in progres
combined with economy.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-02-07
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1913.
VILLAGE STREETS.

The following excellent letter is from
one of our most prudent and loyal cit
liens.
We believe it will be appreciated by
the great majority of our people.
We believe, too, that at little extra
expense our walks and roads can be
very materially improved without one
dollar of increased debt. And this is
what we should do with especial con-
sideration at this time in regard to our
walks; for these are not nearly as
expensive as the roads, but are used
constantly and always will be by all of
our citizens, and especially by the
Ladies.
In connection with this subject the
proprietor of this paper would say that
he was prevented from being at the last
village meeting by a severe cold. Whilst
entirely opposed to increasing the debt
of our village, we think that in addition
to the usual funds set aside for walks
and roads, a certain amount of money
might be easily raised to complete a
thoroughly good cement sidewalk, sim
liar to the one built by George Ham
mond on Washington street, from the
entrance to the Ladies Dormitory on
the College Hill to the asphalt walk
west of the Catholic church. From
this point good walks extend to the
village centre and the various churches.
Plans are being matured, which we
will announce in next weeks Register
by which new walks and stone roads
can be constructed on several of oul
streets without increasing our taxes OF
adding to our indebtedness.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-09-20

Did you ever see Eddie Foy with
the whole Foy Company?
Here they are just as they look
when they do stunts to make the
public laugh till it cries!
There is no mistake about this be-
ing Eddie Foy's very own company,
for these are his own, children
The seven Riddles and their popu-
lar dad have been appearing in some
of the smaller cities in the East in a
little sketch.
Did it take long time to train
them? 81 should say not" says Faith
er Foy. "The things they do to amuse
the public are the things they do at
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-09-20

home for their own amusement. I"
Eddie, who has been getting laughs
on the stage from grown-ups for
long, long time, opens his entertain
ment by ushering in six of his boys
and girls. Then he disappears and
brings in a carpet bag. 1t flies open
and out walks Irving, the five-year-
old! -..-.
Then he says, 'Tm head salesman
in a glove house and I'm showing, my
kids" After that the kids" line up
and each do funny little act of their
own. It's all laugh and it is just as
interesting for little folks as big folks.
Now that the season has opened
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-02-01

There are not as many southern
~aristocrats as II might infer from
the cheering when the band plays
Dixie"
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-02-01
CORN ANOCL0vERCON.
vENT|0N M|DW|NTERF FAIR
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and Business Credit" An illustrated
lecture on "A Trip Through the YELL
lowstone." by Dean NJ. A. Brannon Of
the university. will be the feature Of
the evening program.
Wednesday,.
Crop rotations in North Dakota will
be h subject of the class room work
on Wednesday,. this being conducted
from . to 10. From 10 to IL there
will be classes in horses and in soils.
The afternoon classes from 1850 to
with milk testing. At $3.50 H. j.
Hughes OF Minneapolis. will speak on
Farm Credits" and in the evening
he will deliver q second address on
The Getting of Good Help for the
Harvest Season." Another feature of
the evening program will be an illus
trated lecture ON Native Birds by
ALI Eastgate.
Thursday.
On Thursday. the class work will
open an hour devoted to cattle raising
10 to -. the subjects to be treated
in the class rooms will be beef cattle
and rope work. In the afternoon the
classes will deal with Grand Forks
county for hogs and beef and with
butter making. At $3.50, D. H. Otis of
Madison. Wis. will deliver al address
on THE Farmer as a Business Man.
aser." and in the evening he will de-
liver another lecture on The Farm
Boy and His Sister"
Friday.
Alfalfa and clover will be the sub
ject of the class room work from 8 to
10 Friday. From 10 to II. the subjects
to be treated are hogs and sheep and
rope work. In tho afternoon the two
classes will take up alfalfa and clover
seed and butter making. At $3.50.
Thos. Cooper. the director Of Better
Farming work in the state. will talk
on "Up-to-Date Farm Management"
Moving pictures which will he n OF
the features of the program every eve
ming. will be shown at 1880.
Saturday.
Only a forenoon session will be held
on Saturday. Silos and silage will DO
taken up by a. K. Riser at 8 o'clock.
From 10 to II, there will be class
work in rope and sheep. corn and
grain examination and in butter maxi
ing. At noon the school will be
brought to a close.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-02-01
ROGER Was LOOKING
FOR AN EASY BERTH
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here. for President Hermann made
the old catcher by far the biggest offer
ever handed up to a backstop in this
or any other league. The Red chief
went to such an extent in his anxiety
TO get an experienced catcher to help
Il Clarke and the three youngsters
now on the list that he boosted the
and he was sorry himself after he had
posted the letter to Roger that he had
gone the limit. 1t is not likely that
the Cubs exceeded the Cincinnati Of
Ter. though they may have me- it. If
they did. Bresnahan is the highest
|saiaried catcher that ever played ball.
But Tinker probably had it about
would sign with Chicago because the
veteran does not care about working
in many games and jumped at the
chance to get a big salary for sitting
on the bench. If Bresnahan had gone
to Pittsburg he would have been the
first catcher and would have had to
work in most of the important con-
tests. IT he had come here he would
nave beer started behind the bat at
the opening game and would have
been expected TO catch every day so
long as he was in shape to do so. AT
Chicago Roger will be tho second
catcher. for Jimmy Archer Will be the
backstop relied on mostly by Manager
Evers. If nothing happens to Jimmy.
Roger may not catch more than thirty
or forty games the whole year. This
is what he wants, and he knows that
the only thing that can force him to
work regularly in Chicago is an in
jury to Archer. Then Roger no doubt
figures on the possibility If Evers
going to pieces and falling down il,
the mid-season."
Considering everything it is per-
lhaps a lucky thing that the Reds
missed ont on getting him
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-02-01

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