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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-12-12

came to our place with some skins to
sell, fox, skunk and.weasel. Inquiries
brought forth much interesting infor-
nation, and we came to realize that
while most of US village boys are daily
occupied with village pursuits, that on
our farms, those particularly on our re-
mote streams and mountains, another
kind of boy is living. He is strong
wholesome boy, and one of his chief in
terests is in hunting the fur bearing
animals. If you want an interesting
conversation look for one of these boys
and make his acquaintance. The amount
of information he can give you upon the
habits of animals, their value, the
methods of hunting, the hunting laws,
and last but not least, the fur market,
is quite astounding He has it all down
fine, even to the prices lady must pay
for her furs at shop. He has matched
his cunning with that of the animals and
with like skill he bargains with the fur
traders to sell his furs. Recent increase
in the value of furs of all kinds has led
to protective laws in the last few years,
designed to prevent the taking of ami
mails before the skins are prime. A
curious inconsistency in the law has
arisen because of the fact that even
though the fur bearing animals must be
protected, the farmer must guard his
chickens or other animals against foxes
and skunks, and therefore he is allowed
to kill out of season such animals as he
finds molesting his animals.
1t seems that the hunting of fur bear.
ing animals is quite extensive in this
state, $4,000 being u low estimate of
tn annual value. There are the pro-
fessional trappers who have from one to
two hundred traps set and then there
are the boys. Some of the skins are not
as high this year as last while others
are higher. Union Journal.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-12-12
CoIorado's Big Storm.

Denver, COL, Dec. 6. The snow
storm which has tied up all forms of
business in Denver and Central Colo
RADIO is ended
The total amount of snow fall during
the storm was given officially at As 3
inches, 2.52 inches precipitation.
Reports to the government bureaus
show that it still is showing in south
eastern Colorado, running in eastern
Colorado, Iowa, Nebraska, and Missouri
and that with the exception of light
falls in Wyoming, the snow practically
was confined to Colorado and northern
New Mexico.
One of the gravest hardships accom-
panying the storm was the extreme
shortage of coal. One of the largest
hotels here was forced to close and
Office buildings have exhausted their
supply of fuel.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-12-12

Everything that is done to add to the
efficiency of the Kurn Hattin Home al
Westminster is a cause for congratu-
lation to the people of the state because
the institution is doing fine work in
caring for homeless children. Now it is
proposed to erect new building which
shall be used for boys, the addition Civ
ing the institution much greater scope
for its beneficent work, enabling it to
care for greater number and to give
them better accommodations There is
large field of operation for the Kurn
Hattin Homes in Vermont. Barre
Times.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-12-12
THE GRANGE
Conducted by
j. W. BARROW. Chatham, N. Y.
Editor Of the NetC York state Grange
RerietC
GRANGE REPRESENTATION.
Subject May Come Up Again at tn,
Next National Meeting.


Will the question of proportional rep
resentation in the national grange
come up again for discussion at the
next meeting of the national body :?
Very likely. The fact is it is likely to
form subject of discussion there I'M
til some form of proportional repre-
sentation is adopted. This is the reso
luton that was presented last year and
voted down:
Resolved, That every state master and
wife Tor husband) shall have each one vote
on all questions. On roll call every state
master and wife Cor husband) shall have
one vote each and for each and every TO-
600 members above the first 10000 shall
have one vote each additional.
There are two sides to this question
Of representation according to state
mem bership. One side believes that
the founders of the Order were wise in
their adoption of state representation,
giving each state an equal vote with
every other, and they cite the fact that
that system has worked well for these
forty-six years The other side holds
that it is only fair to the membership
of the order that voting strength be
based on membership in the state
There are two or three counties in New
York state each of which has more
members than a half dozen Of the
western states combined, but state
with 1000 members, for instance, has
just as great voting strength as New
York with 10000 members. The res
olution that was voted down at the last
session called for state representation
on all questions except when a roll
call was ordered. then for membership
representation. VIII the next nation
al meeting come any nearer solving
this very perplexing problem?
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-12-12
CHANGERS PROTEST.
Oppose Centralizing Of Power In New
Jerseys Board of Education.


Jerseys Board of Education.
The New Jersey state grange and
the subordinate oranges, acting on
their own motion, are protesting
against what they call the centraliza-
ton of school powers in the hands Of
the state board. Representatives OF
fifty oranges met the state board Of
education and stated the reasons for
their protesting against proposed ac-
ton of the board They believe in the
principle of home rule in this matter
They object to the tenure of office act
under which teachers who have had
three years of continuous service can
not be removed except for cause They
hold that under this law teachers be
come arbitrary and it strips local dis
tricts Of the powers that should rest
in them. They also objected to the
expense necessary to be incurred by
the requirements of medical inspection
They believe that the local boards
should determine in this matter.
The grangers further opposed the
compulsory payment for transpOrta-
ton Of high school students in the
country and asked that it be abolished
They also asked that more attention be
given to the education of farm boys.
A fourth protest was against the state
boards controlling the design, cost and
erection Of school buildings, forcing
the farmers to pay for such buildings
as the state board determined must be
erected. The grangers understand that
many of these matters are matters Of
law, but they contend that the state
board should assist them in getting
these laws modified or repealed This
is said TO be the position of practical
ly every subordinate grange in the
state.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-12-12

The annual shipment of Christmas
trees from this state to the markets
in the big cities is in progress. Nearly
every freight train that passes over
the Bellows Falls division of the Rut-
land railroad is reported to contain one
or more cars of trees. A recent Legis-
lature attempted to restrict the bust
ness in this state, but apparently the
effort has had no further result than to
slightly increase the revenue to the man
upon whose land the trees are cut. The
time is coming, as it must, when either
the state or national government will
prohibit entirely the cutting of young
trees for this purpose. Such a condition
may not be reached for years, but at
the rate with which all kinds of timber
are being consumed at the present time
the day when trees will become a pub
lie asset may not be so far away after
all. Bennington Banner.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-12-12
PICTURES FOR THE DOGS.
A Cinematoeraph Show Only Interest
ed the Animals In Spots.

moving picture show was recent
ly given in London to determine what
effect a cinematograph picture had on
the intelligence of animals. a series
of motion pictures was reeled off in
a dsrkened room before an audience
of prize dogs. First some pictures of
a dog show were run through The
dogs walked up and had a look at it
and turned away, obviously bored and
uninterested Evidently the subject
was too familiar.
They woke up. however. when an
elephant came splashing into Il pool
of water and appeared to be walking
into the room a massive bulldog
made a dash for the screen. With his
head up and ears pricked he got
ready to attack. and the whole audi.
ence barked and bayed in blood GU.
ding discord. Pictures OF birds also
irritated them, but when other ami
mails were shown they quickly recog-
nized that they were not looking at
the real thing and in a few seconds
quieted down completely.
The general result of the experi-
ment seemed to be that dogs do not
understand still pictures. but that they
appreciate motion. though it very
largely depends upon the nature OF
the thing moving.-Pearsons Weekly.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-12-12

The Rutland Herald, in referring to
the address of State Master Willis N.
Cady of Middlebury, says edtorially:
The address of Willis N. Cady, master
of the State Grange, delivered at yester.
days session of that organizatio is in
dicative of the conscientious and active
efforts being put forth by the order of
this state. The spirit of cooperation,
which is the general theme of the ad-
dress, is bound to be contagious and as
the members of the Grange ponder the
suggestions and recommendations Of
fered by this thrifty, prosperous and
extremely practical farmer, they will
catch the central idea which should
animate every organization of farmers,
Mr.. Cady's treatment of the subject
of conservation is practical. He would
educate the people to understand the
true definition of conservation. Make
the farms, the forests and the water
powers productive for coming genera
tions is the doctrine preached.
lnouSh the orange mas Tor many
years been fortunate in its selection of
men to head the state body, it is con-
coded that the present incumbent has
proven one of the most progressive and
practical state masters ever chosen to
fill the Office and that this is thoroughly
appreciated was evidenced yesterday
by the compliments paid Mr.. Cady at
the close of his address.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-12-12
DIR. HObsOn's Ointment
Heal Itchy Eczema.

The constantly itching, burning sensa-
ton and other disagreeable forms of &C.
zema, letter, salt rheum and skin erup.
tons promptly cured by DIR. HOBSON'S
ECZEMA OINTMENT. Geo. w. Fitch
of Mendoza. ILL.,, says; purchased box
of DIR. Hobson's Eczema Ointment. Have
had Eczema ever since the civil war,
have been treated Y many doctors, none
have given the benefit that one box of
DR.. Hobson's Eczema Ointment has"
Every sufferer should try it, We're so
positive it will help you we guarantee it
or money refunded. AT all Druggists or
by mail Soc.
PFEIFFEk CHEMICAL CO., PHILA-
DELPHIA & ST. LOUIS.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-12-12

The splendid success of the Y. M. and
Y. w. C. A. campaign shows the i'm
portance of mites. 1t twas the large num-
Der of small gifts that turned the scale
the day before Thanksgiving. Chair
man George W. Perkins said it
would have been utterly impossible but
for the moderate donations to wake up
New York to its duty and to get sums
in 8. 4, and figures. The Gu nulative
effect of these mites prompted large
gifts. The last $4,000 for the endow-
ment of the Home for Destitute chill
dren must be raised in the same way.
Let all friends of neglected childhood
remember that every dollar given
counts hundred times more than the
most polite excuse to help. Mrs. S. c.
Isham is the treasurer for the home,
which is in Burlington. He who helps
a child, helps humanity" and wins the
blessing of God. Vermont Standard.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-12-12
Quick Action.

There is no doubt that a Granite
sisting that the grange is social
organization At any rate, it cites
the case of young lady joining one
night and at the very next meeting
finding a husband. The aged overseer
wants it understood, though. that the
grange cannot guarantee such quick
action every time.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-12-12
UliooleburY Reotster

That there is money in farming has
again been demonstrated by New Jer-
sey farmer, who, while digging post
holes on his farm the other day, dis
covered an iron box in which were an
old-fashioned gold rope ring set with
amethysts and some English coins of
ancient date. Ludlow Tribune.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-12-12

When 500 girls between ID and 16
years of age in Chicago factories were
asked: IF your father had good job,
so that he could have afforded to keep
you in school, would you prefer to stay
in school or go to work in the factory"
412 replied that they would still prefer
to be in the factory.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-12-12

The following minute and resolu-
tons were adopted by the board of edu-
cation of New York city Novem-
Der &c:
The Board of Education has suffered
distinct loss in the death on Novem-
Der II, 1913, of Gertrude E. Bingham,
Inspector of Glasses for the Blind,
which position she had held since July /,
1909. Her love and sympathy for the
children under her care opened to them
avenues of light and her untiring de-
votion brought her work in her chosen
field far to the front She had many
no, ,eful plans for bringing additional
happiness into the lives of those cut off
from the pleasures and beauties which
the world affords, and keenly felt the
practical isolation of those afflicted with
blindness. Though this phase of edu-
cational work is recent one, she made
rapid progress in the organizing of
classes, especially in view of the APP
parent helplessness of many parents in
the care of blind children and their lack
of effort to find means of bringing sun
shine into the lives of such children. Of
an unassuming disposition, Miss Bing-
ham looked with pride upon the work
for the blind when it became possible
for her TO introduce a few of her child
rem into the high schools, and she per-
sonally supervised the work of those
who were able to enter these schools.
Her death not only means a severe loss
to this Board and the children under her
supervision, but to those publc-spirited
citizens interested in the welfare of the
blind. When State Commission for
the Blind was appointed in the spring
of 1913, Miss Bingham was one of five
chosen by the governor. The Board of
Education herewith expresses its sin
cere sorrow at the death of Miss Bing-
ham.
Resolved, That the foregoing be
adopted as expressing the sentiments of
the Board of Education, and that a
copy of the same be transmitted to the
family of Miss Bingham.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-12-12

Very recently we were reminded how
the other half live, in this way. A tall,
slim youth, whom leather stockings and
a coon skin cap might we'll become,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-12-12

Itching. bleeding. protruding or blind
piles have yielded to Doan's Ointment.
SOC at all stores. adv.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-12-12
OBITUARY..
MISS GERTRUDE e. BINGHAM.

The following tribute to the memory
of Miss Gertrude E. Bingham, who died
in New York city, November II, was
printed in the New York Globe and
Commercial Advertiser of November
%, 1918. Miss Bingham was born in
Shoreham, Vt, and lived there for a
number of years. She has many rela-
tives and friends in this County who
deeply mourn her death:
The flags have been at half mast on
the board of education building this
week and on the schools in which there
are classes for blind children out of
respect to the memory of one of the
corps of supervisory officials.
Few who were not intimately as
ISOLATED with Miss Gertrude E. Bing-
ham realized the great devotion and
heartfelt interest this unusual woman
had for her work. Of a naturally re-
firing and unassuming personality, she
lived entirely for the work with which
she was connected, and for which she
was so well-ftted by training and ex-
perience.
Coming into the system only four
years ago, Miss Bingham has made the
work for the blind children in our public
schools stand first in comparison with
that of other cities in this country. She
began with one class, and today there
are fifteen classes in the elementary
schools of three boroughs, and children
who have gone from these schools to
the high schools. In the case of the
latter, Miss Bingham personally super
vised their work, corrected their ex-
ercises, and encouraged them when they
needed help, and in some cases secured
financial aid, not only, for these high
school children but also for the pupils
in the elementary schools.
These afflicted little ones were for
merly, in many cases, kept in seclusion
in their homes by ignorant parents who
were ashamed of their misfortune.
Miss Bingham searched the city far and
wide for these sightless children, and
opened the dooi of knowledge and hope
to them by bringing them into the
schools. All the Braille text books used
by the blind children in the schools
were printed under her personal direc-
ton.
When a state commission for the
blind was appointed in the spring of
1913, Miss Bingham was one of five
chosen by the governor. DIR. John H.
Finley and Mr. Herbert L. Satterlee
are also members of this commission.
A touching tribute was shown when a
bunch of flowers was placed on Miss
Bingham S casket made of rosebuds,
each flower the gift of one of the little
sightless children to their beloved
friend. Her life was, indeed, lived for
Others, and all who knew her will be the
better for their remembrance of her.
ANNIE L. JEssUP,
Director of Domestic Art, Public
Schools New York Civ
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-03

ed in the economics of aims distribu-
ton. Mr.. Willows discussion of con-
ditions here will be the most exhaus-
tive.
The committee on organization in
cIudes: Mrs. w. E. Allen, DR.. John r.
Brown, Rev. Edward P. Curran, Mrs.
John C. Curtis, Mrs. s. T. Davis, Mrs.
z. w. Downs, Mrs. NJ. H. Ford, Fred
R. Johnson, Mrs. Frank Kinsley, Mrs.
Henry Lee, Miss Leona MacGeorge.
Mrs. B. OeIsner, Mrs. j. p. Omans,
Mrs. Andrew L. Riker, Mrs. George
Somers, Mrs. Maurice Thorner, Rev.
Chas. w. Simpson, w. R. Webster,
Mrs. George Wheeler.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-03
PUBLIC MEETING TO
DISCUSS CENTRAL
CHARITIES BUREAU

The Citizens committee which was
appointed to consider the necessity of
an organization among the various in
dependent charity societies of Bridge
port have called a public meeting OF
citizens and others interested in char
ity matters to hear and consider the
recommendations recently made by
conditions.
This meeting was scheduled to be
held at o'clock today in the Palm
room of the Hotel Stratf1eId and a
large attendance was expected. The
report is most vital to those interest
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-03
DUKE OF ORLEANS,
FRENCH PRETENDER.
ARRIVES IN PERU

Philippe, Duke of Orleans, pretender
to the French throne, arrived here to-
day. He is travelling incognito under
the title of Count De Vi11ars. Before
the Duke left Europe, it was said his
wife, who before her marriage in
1895, was the Archduchess Marie
Dorothea Amelia of Austria, was
about to seek a divorce, demanding
alinony of $4,000 yearly and the re-
turn of $4,000 she had spent on the
Duke.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-03
5000 BANKERS ARE
EXPECTED AT ANNUAL
CONVENTION IN BOSTON

Boston, Oct. 3-With the arrival, to-
day, of General Secretary Farrisworth
and his assistants to open headquart-
ers at a local hotel, preparations for
the 18th annual convention of the
American Bankers Association were
in full swing. The convention will
open, next Monday.
Already banking houses throughout
the city have decorated their build
ings with flags and bunting in token
of their welcome to the 5000 bankers
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-03
NEAR CENTENARTANS
RUNNING FOR OFFICE

Strousburg, Pa, Oct. 3-Monroe
County octogenarians will hold a con-
vention here on Oct. 10. Only those
80 years old or over are eligible to at
tend as delegates. A spirited contest
is promised in the election of presi-
dent for which office there are three
candidates. They are Emanuel Peck,
aged 95, of Strousburg; Herbert Eike,
81, and Andrew Wrick, SO.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-03
CONSCIENCE MONEY
FOR FEDERAL TREASURY

Washington, Oct. 3-From the
north and from the south, Secretary
McAdoo is receiving contributions to
the federal treasury from conscience
stricken citizens. A resident of Ports
mouth, N. H, sent 81 which he said
he thought he owed the United
States, and a citizen of Birmingham
Ala, anonymously likewise contribut-
ed $3.50.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-03

fire escapes. The concern is also to
superintendent the erection of the fire
escapes even If it is not awarded the
contract to make 1T.
1t will take two weeks to complete
the plans. Visits will be made to each
of the 20 schools in the city which
are to be equipped with the fire
escapes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-03
PRIEST ADMINISTERS
LAST RITES AFTER
WEDDING CEREMONY

birmingham, Mass, Oct. "a sad
sequel to a wedding in this town, last
night, occurred when the clergyman
who had performed the marriage
ceremony was summoned to admins
ter the last rites of the church to one
of the wedding guests who had been
struck and fatally hurt by a trolley
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-03
BEGIN ON PLANS FOR
SCHOOL FIRE ESCAPES

Fletcher Engineering Co. accompan-
led by his craftsman and Agent David
Ginand Of the Board of Education
visited Barnurn, Lincoln, SuInmerf1e1d
and Shelton schools yesterday to fam
flarize themselves with the schools for
which the Fletcher Co. is to design
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-03

car The victim was Michael w. Muir
ply. Accompanied by his sister, Muir
ply had signa11ed the car to stop.
Then he started across tx track to
reach the side on which the car door
was open. The car, on a limited
schedule calling for no local stops,
was moving rapidly. Miss Murphy
crossed safely but the motorman
could not stop in time to prevent the
car striking Murphy who died a few
minutes afterward.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-03

LOWEST RATES TO CALIFORNIA
OREGON, Washington, Montana, Ne
vada, Idaho, Texas, Arizona, British
Colum bfa, Sept. oath to Oct. 9Th.
I Apply Erie Railroad, 196 Washing
ton St., Boston, Mass.-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-03

from all parts of the country who are
expected to attend the gathering. The
currency bill now before Congress will,
it is anticipated, form one of the
principal topics of discussion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-03
FATALITIES IN GOAL
MINES NUMBER 1,437
IN PAST SEVEN MONTHS

Washington. Oct S-Fatalities in
the coal mines of the United States
during the last z months of the year
numbered 1,437, as compared with
1,419 in the same period, last year,
according to reports to the bureau OF
mines here. Pennsylvania leads the
list with 763 deaths, an increase OF
1913 over last year. OF these $50 werc
in the anthracite and 383 in the btu
minous fields. West Virginia, with
181 deaths, shows a decrease Of u
over the fatalities in the first seven
months of 1912. Then, in order fol-
low Ohio, 90; Illinois, 81; Alabama,
55; Colorado, Al; Indiana 30, and
Tennessee, rs.
do you have as much trouble find
ing your cuff and collar buttons as
you used top
mo; I always find 'em in one place
now"
Indeed
yes; I go to the vacuum cleaner
Judge.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-03

Washington. Oct. Charges of cor
ruption fled against Representative
Richard s. Whaley Of South Carolina
by Mayor John P. Grace Of Charles
ton. 6 C.. were referred to the cleo
tons committee for Investigation
Grace charged under oath that Con-
gresham Whaley spent $4,000 in buy
ing votes to nominate himself at the
primaries. The federal campaign law
prohibits a candidate for congress from
spending more than $1,000 for election
expenses. The congressman says the
charge is "a lie"