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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-02-27
A Commendable Idea.

Enfield (Mass) grange may well be
patterned after by other oranges in a
practical grange service of a very real,
though humble sort. This grange start
ed and maintained the custom quite
through the year. but with greater OPP
portunity during the summer months
to have so far as possible every mem
Der bring to each meeting some plants
or flowers. This made the hall beau
tiful during the hours of the session.
but afterward the flowers were sent to
the hospitals of Springfield, about thir-
ty miles away. for distribution among
the patients. And this made the flow
ers doubly beautiful and useful The
express companies carried the flowers
without charge. We commend the
idea to other oranges this summer,
when flowers are so beautiful. All
that Is needed is the spirit to do the
work.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-02-27
WEYBRlDGE HILL.

The past week has been severely cold.
Mr.. and Mrs. George H. Wright have
returned to their home. They have been
at the home of their son in st. Adams
for some time on account of the sickness
of Mr.. Wright. He is much better.
Mrs. II. P. James left for her home
in North Yakima. Wash, last Thursday,
after spending several months with rela'
tives here. She was accompanied by
Mrs. j. A. James as far as Cleveland,
Ohio. where she will visit her daughter,
Mrs. i. r. Brown.
MIR. and Mrs. Arthur Gains are soon to
move to Middlebury. Mr.. and Mrs. Don
Hamilton will occupy the house they
vacate the coming year.
Frank Mumblo is moving his family to
the Curtis James farm on Lemon Fsir,
where he will manage the farm the com
ing year.
George Stone is moving to the house
recently occupied by Mrs. ustin.
At the Congregational chuch next Sun
day morning, Rev L. A. Ross will take
for his subject: The Value Of Church
Membership.
The Washington social held at Elmer
L. Wrights Tuesday evening was en-
joyed by all present.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-02-27
RiPTon.

Mrs. Gertrude Murray is quite sick
with complication of diseases and il
is possible that an operation will be
necessary.
On the day following the big storm
seventeen persons attended church, of
whom sixteen stayed to Sunday school.
Mrs. Susan Brown is reported quite
sick
For fear that some may forget we wish
to repeat that it is expected that the
Rev. DIR. G.. l.. Leonard Ia former pastor)
will preach here on March 9Th, day and
evening.
But little snow fell during the storm
of the 22d but there was plenty from the
preceding one which the wind piled into
the roads promiscuously.
The thermometers in Ripton indicated
from twenty-four to thirty degrees below
zero on the morning of the Gath inst.
Teachers examinations on Thursday
and Friday, March and 6, at graded
school, Middlebury.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-02-27
THE GRANGE
Conducted by
J. W. BARROW. Chatham. N. Y,
Editor Of the NetD York State Grange
ReUieiD
ILLINOIS STATE GRANGE.

Bone Of the More Important Matters
Discussed at Annual Meeting.
The Illinois state grange held one of
the most notable sessions in many
years at Alton, Ill. Il. A. Denney of
Rockford, lately overseer, presided, he
having been called to the Office owing
to the death of the late master, Rob-
ert Eaton of Elwood. Many questions
affecting the progress and permanent
prosperity of the farmer in general
were studied and discussed.
Among the subjects Endorsed and
which are part of the oranges work
Ing policy are good roads, federal and
state aid for good roads to market
places and shipping points, rural credit
system with strict governmental SUI
pervision. condemnation Of the present
system Of taxation with the recon-
mendation that taxation be made a
subject Of serious study by the men,
berS0 Of the Order Of Patrons Of Hus-
~bandry, to the end that the farmers
may be able to give intelligent support
toward right and proper solution.
The meeting reaffirmed the position
Of the grange favoring the consolida-
ton Of country schools and township
high schools; passed resolution favor
ing the use Of school buildings for pub
lie and neighborhood meetings when
not in use for school purposes; Endorsed
the policy of President Wilson in re-
spect to Mexico, also the policy of
the secretary of the interior. Franklin
K. Lane, respecting the disposition and
supervision Of the public lands. Other
topics discussed by the delegates were
"The Evils of Short Term Tenancy,
Both From the Standpoint of the Land
lord and the Tenant" and Soil Deple-
ton and How 1t May Be Checked
The entire session was marked by
the utmost good will and harmony
with a serious desire to extend the in
f1uence of the Order and its many ben
efts to larger number of the Illinois
farmers. The next meeting will be
held in Peoria
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-02-27
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.

OFF a grange owns its own hall and
subsequently it's charter is given up
for any reason TO whom does the prop
erty of the grange, as rituals, regalia,
etc, belong?-D. II. p.
A.-The personal property of a grange
whose charter has been surrendered
such as rituals, regalia. charter seal
etc, are held in trust by the national
grange until such time as the charter
is revived. The real estate of grange
such as halls. barns, etc. is the prop
erty of the grange. and if the grange
disbands the property is sold at public
auction, and the proceeds are equally
divided among those who were mem
bers of the grange in good standing
when the grange closed its doors. The
state grange has no right to the prop
erty of the subordinate grange any
further than to see that the provisions
of grange law are complied with.
Q.-Are any of the founders of the Or
der Of Patrons of Husbandry now liv
ing, and, If so, what are their names
and residences?-P. w. G.
now living O. II. Kelley. the last of the
seven founders. having died in Wash
ington about year ago. Miss Caro-
line Hall, who was always considered
by Mr.. Kelley as being entitled to be
called one of the founders of the Or
der, is still living in Minnesota. we be-
lieve, 1t was Miss Hall who suggest
o. nf n RI
membership in the grange.
Q.-Are there any grangers in Cana
da?-S. G. L.
A.-There are few. The Dominion
GLANCE corresponds to our state grange
and is differed as follows: Master,
Henry Crosse, LEROY, Ont; secretary.
]. ]. Morrison. Arthur. Ont; treasurer
James Falls, New Bridge, Ont.
Q.-Is the grange in favor of the so
called Page vocational bill that has been
before congress for some time or the
Lever bill. covering in a general way
the same objects?-S. B.
A.-The national grange at its ses-
sion in Spokane. Wash, Endorsed the
Page-Wilson vocational education bill,
or, rather reaffirmed its position with
regard to that measure.
This was the recommendation
adopted:
We recommend that this national grange
place its emphatic and complete indorse-
ment upon the Page Wilson vocational
education bill, so called. now pending in
the congress of the United States, and
hereby instruct our legislative committee
TO make the grange influence and assist
ance toward the enactment OF this bill
into law vigorous and continuous, espe-
cially advising the active enlistment Of
the energies OF every state grange repre-
scented In this body.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-02-27
NEW HAVEN.

The Ladies Union will give their usual
town meeting dinner next week.
Mrs. Nettie Caldwell of Fowler is in
town. She is returning from Sheldon,
called there by the sickness and death of
her brother, Holmes Eldred. Her son,
John A., accompanied her
Mr.. and Mrs. w K. Dani Is went last
Saturday to Lake Placid N. Y, to at
tend the funeral of a sister of the former,
Mrs. Grace Murray.
1t is reported that Ebert Daniels has
bought the place, recently owned by
Cameron Sprigg. the latter having pur-
chased the late Henry Ward place at the
Junction.
A few braved the inclement weather
last Sunday to attend the Sabbath day
services
Walter S. Hamilton, who was on the
Alice V. Langdon place this last year, is
moving to Arson Wrights farm, taking
possession March lst
Royal Hamilton of Charlotte was a
guest of his brother over Sunday.
S. d. Doud has let his farm to Halleck
Squier for the present year.
Elijah Follansbee is to clerk for Ira
J. Everest the coming year.
Pierre Otis. who has run the Charles
Mason farm for several years has bought
and moved on the B. j. Fisher place
recently vacated by Herbert Dunshee
who has bought the former farm.
Mrs. Leslie Taft, while try ing to close
barn door, slipped and fell to the
ground, spraining her ankle. She man.
aged to reach the house and medical aid
was summoned.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-02-27
MIDDLEBURY LOCALS

The cattle shipment from this section
consisted of three car loads of cows and
calves for the New York and Boston
markets.
The water commissioners have issued
notices to the effect that they will shut
off the water from 1000 O'Clock until
200 O'Clock each night until further
notice in an effort to keep the reser voir
full
A banquet and dance was given by
the business and professional men of
Marble, Colo, to the officers and heads
of the different departments of the
Colorado Yule Marble Co., in honor of
the securing of the $1,000, 600 contract
for the Lincoln memorial. The con
tract, one of the largest marble con-
tracts ever awarded by the government,
will require about two years for COM
pletion. Among the invited guests
were ]. F. Manning of Rutland, Vt,
president of the Colorado Yule Marble
Co., and Thomas F. Burns, a former
resident of Middlebury and for num-
Der of years superintendent of the
Brandon Italian Marble Co. in this vii
lage. Mr.. Burns now holds a RESPONSE
BILE position with the above named COM
pany.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-02-27
VERGENNE o.

There will be a hearing at the office of
City Attorney F. w. futile Friday even
ing before the city council on an applica-
tion to lay out public squares on Main
street on the west side of the river be
tween the gutter and the highway. 1t is
proposed to put the strip of land from the
Panton road to the shade roller works in
charge of the city so that teams may be
prohibited from driving over it.
L. A. Sheldon of Rutland was in town
Tuesday.
Mrs. Thomas n. Snyder went Wednes-
day to WinoC ski to visit her sister. Mrs.
Eva Holland. at the Fanny Allen hospi-
tai, where she recently underwent an
operation for appendicitis
Miss Marguerite Renaud has returned
from st. Adams, where she visited her
brothers, Fred and Elliot Remand, and
attended the ball given by the Knights
of Columbus Monday evening.
Mrs. Weston of Burlington visited her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Davey, Mon
day.
Mrs. N. j. Renaud is i'll.
DIR. and Mrs. d. j. Carroll have return
ed from their wedding trip to Washing
ton, d. G.
The condition of Mrs. Levi Brown,
whs is i'll with an acute attack of bron-
chitis and grip, is improved.
DR.. William Ross of Jacksonville, Fla.
and Philip ]. Ross of New York city have
returned to their homes after a visit to
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs, Frank A.
Ross.
C. A Cady of Barre is spending few
days here.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-02-27
VENUS AND MARS.
The Theory That Life Exists Upon
Both of Those Planets.

The Theory That Life Exists Upon
Both of Those Planets.
We are bound to hold life to be a
general phenomenon in nature, develop
ing wherever the stars are shining on
their attendant planets, and thus wher-
ever a star wrinkles in the depths of
the armament.
Now as for Mars and Venus, in our
own system, it need hardly he said
that they are surely inhabited by living
beings of some kind. Observations
show that Mars has II rare atmosphere,
a day thirty-seven minutes longer than
our own, seasons of the same type, but
longer duration; and snow caps at the
poles, and thus water vapor, though
the amount is small. Mars is a desert
planet. with Il very rare air. about like
that in the higher regions of the Him
alaya mountains. But as life on the
earth extends to the highest plateaus
and mountains, except when perpet-
ually frozen, it may also exist on the
planet Mars, which has moderate
temperature, as shown by the forma-
ton Of clouds in the twilight belt, after
the sun has set for the Martians.
The probability of Venus being in
habited is much greater than that of
Mars, for Venus rotates in % hours 81
minutes and in all respects so closely
resembles the earth as to be called her
twin sister Venus has an abundance
of air, clouds, water and also noun
tainS and therefore sens lakes and riV-
ers. The seasons are like ours except
they are shorter, the year being 225
days in length. Why should not such
a planet be inhabited? If Il man were
transported to Venus and landed there
without injury it seems certain that he
could live and flourish physically I'M
der the air and temperature of this
beautiful planet-T. J. J. See in Les
lies
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-02-27
Business Change at Rutland.

A business change involving several
thousand dollars was completed in Rut-
land when A. E. Cahee, for over 80
years dealer in furniture in that city,
dropped from the Cahee House Furnish
ing Co., because of i'll health. Under
the same name the business will be con-
tlnued, the management and ownership
being entirely in the hands of P. j.
Dolan of Rutland, E. j Seamans of Fair
Haven, and j. a. Wildwood of Rutland.
The three men have organized stock
company, incorporated under the Yer.
mont laws and aside from the business
they have taken over the building in
which the concern is located on Grove
street.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-02-27
c. j. Bell Pom ona.

The c. j. Bell Pomona Grange met in
Vergennes, Wednesday, the 18th. The
usual business was attended to. Ten
new members added. Words of Wei
come from Mr.. Larrow of Vergennes
Grange; response from A. G. Jones,
Sudbury.
Program: vocal solo, Miss Inez Lavick
of Middlebury; address, Hon. E. S.
Brigham of st. Adams; discussion,
THAT the Farmers of Today are Keep
ing Pace with the Rest of the World,
in General knowledge in Methods of
Business and in Securing Their Rightful
Share of Influence in the Affairs of the
Country, led by Carroll Hubbard, fol-
lowed by E. j. Foster and A. G.. Jones
whistling solo, Mrs. George Harvey,
(encored) recitation, Gordon Redeems
Himself" Russell E. Smith, "A Far
mer's Hobby" R. F. Robinson. The
Grange gave rising vote of thanks to
Vergennes for their welcome and good
will to all. The Worthy Master appoint
ed all subordinate masters to act as a
committee on the Corn Show at Middle
bury next fall, C. w. Jones of Sudbury,
chairman. The young men are urged to
raise corn and help to boon the same
The {. j. Bell Pomona also voted finan-
cial aid for the corn show. Mrs. George
w. Stone presided at the piano. Closing
song, %.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-02-27
Celtic Folklore and Folk-Sone.

A genuine treatment was afforded
the good-sized audience at the town hall
on Tuesday evening of this week, when
the lecture Iris Folk-Songs and Folk
Lore" was given by the Rev. James p.
Moore. Much had been expected of
Father Moore, as he is not new to local
audiences; but his easy rendition of the
typical melodies and lore of the Irish,
both ancient and modern surprised and
delighted his hearers for an hour and a
half. One of his numbers was an ancient
tune of Erin, never as yet in print.
7 aking his audience, by the aid of
.stereopticon slides, from the early
times when the first Phoenicean galleys
anded there, be portrayed in song and
story, the spirit of the bards in the
forma ton of national character.
Among those from out of town
present were Rev. J. D. Shannon of
Bellows Falls, Rev. FIR. Cray of Bran
don and Rev. FIR. Kennedy of Buriing-
ton.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-02-27
GLOOMY CARLYLE.
His Pessimsm and His Wonder at the
Optimism OF Emerson.

Thomas Carlyle'S friendship with
Ralph Waldo Emerson is IL matter of
history, but Charles Eliot Norton tells
in his published letters that Carlyle
marveled at the optimism of the Amer
lean philosopher. Writing in 1873,
Norton says: AS we were sitting to-
gether just after my coming in this
afternoon, Carlyle spoke of Emerson.
There's a great contrast between
Emerson and myself. lie seems vera
content with life and takes much sat
isfactiOn in the world, especially in
your country. One would suppose to
hear him that We had no troubles there
and no share in the darkness that
hangs over these old lands. It's a
vera strikin' and curious spectacle to
behold Il man so confidently cheerful
as Emerson in these days
So agree with We in thinkn' that the
times that are comm will he warsc
than ours. and that by and by men
may through long pain ana distress
learn to obey the law eternal of order.
without which there can be neither
justice nor real happiness in this Warld
or in any other. The last man in Eng
land who had real faith in it was
Oliver Cromwell.
"'Well. it may be as you say. I'm
not such vera bloody minded old
villain after all there a cordial laugh.
not quite so hOrrid an ogre as some
good people imagine. But the warld
is vera black to me. and see nothin'
to be content with in this brand new,
patent society of ours. There's nothin'
to hope for from it but confusion"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-02-27
COLLEGE NOTES.

Young, IA, has been entertaining
friends and relatives from New York.
George Dade left for his home in
Amesbury, Mass, on Monday owing to
illness.
John E. Rourke has been called
home to New York owing to the illness
of his father
William Hawkes., IL is suffering
from bruised leg occasioned by the
basket ball game of Wednesday. The
injury is severe enough to force him
into the use of crutches. DR.. Eddy is
in attendance.
A play, 1.-THE School," under the d.
rection of Dean Throop for the benefit
of the Y. w. c. A, was given before
an appreciative audience Friday even
ing, February goth, at the gymnasium.
The caste was assisted by Robertson s
orchestra. 1t is expected that the play
will be presented in Rutland in the near
future.
Physical Instructor Ray l.. Fisher
left for New York Thursday noon to
join the New York Americans on their
spring training trip. Most of the COL
lege men with the band were present at
the station to give him send off. Mr..
Fisher is in excellent condition and if
his arm holds out will surely be heard
from in a very favorable way in his
base ball work of the coming summer.
News has been received in telegram
sent Thursday morning that Simeon
Murch, the base ball coach of last sea-
son has been refused his reques ted
leave of absence from the Metropo Titan
Police service of Boston, Mass, but
that he will come anyway. The college
is very appreciative of Mr. Murch's
sacrifice and royal reception awaits
his coming to Middlebury.
The series of basket ball games of
Wednesday night which were to decide
the championship resulted in victories
for the senior and sophomore delega-
ton. The scores were seniors %,
freshmen 81, sophomores ga, juniors 8.
This leaves the seniors and sophomores
tied.for first place, and the juniors and
freshmen tied for second. The decisive
game will be played between the seniors
and sophomores on Wednesday, March
18th. DAILY of Rutland will referee.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-02-27
Mohammedan Serenity.

A Mohammedan people enjoy one
great advantage over all others-they
never suffer from the anticipation of
that which is to come, and, as a natu-
raj result, they can always enjoy the
present although only a few hours
may separate them from disaster or
even from death. Their implicit be-
lief in an ordained future imparts a
dignified repose and outward calm to
all their actions Blackwood's Maya
zine
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-02-27
DON'T GROW bald
Use Partisan Sage

If your hair is getting thin, losing its
natural color, or has that matted, lifeless
and scraggy appearance, the reason is
evident-dandruff and failure to keep
the hair roots properly nourished.
Partisan Sage applied daily for week
and then occasionally is all that is need
ed. 1t removes dandruf " it'll one appli-
cation; almost Immediately stops falling
hair and itching head; invigorates the
scalp and makes dull, strngy hair soft,
abundant and radiant with life. Equally
good for men, women or children-everY
one needs it.
A large bottle of this delightful hair
tonic can be had from w. III. Sheldon or
any drug counter for 80 cents. You will
surely like Partisan Sage. There is no
other "Just- as good"-Try it now.
adv.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-02-27
Green Cut Bone and Meat.
THE COLD WEATHER POULTRY FOOD.

Fowls have a natural craving for ami
mai food, especially when the weather is
cold. All kinds of grains are good, but to
produce lots Of eggs, an occasional ration
of green cut bone and meat is absolutely
essential. This product can be obtained
of Carroll S Page, Hyde Park, Vt. He
will ship 200 10 barrel to any address
on receipt of 1915 and at this price pay
the freight to any railroad station in
New England or the Middle States
Money may be sent at his risk by regis
tered letter, postal money order, check
or express money order. When writing
him mention this paper. 3tf
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-02-27

The uneducated woman has often
the quickest perception. the finest tact,
the most vivid sensibiity. She will
feel without speaking; she understands
your inmoSt thoughts; she knows with
out being told.-Iondon Black and
White
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-02-27
CARD OF ThANKA.

wish to thank all the neighbors and
friends who so kindly assisted me during
the illness and death of my husband,
Chauncey Stewart, and for the many
expressions of sympathy and the beauti-
full flowers.
MRS. CHAUNCEY STEWART.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-02-27

The first sEYS0rHper was planned (but
not built by Il Partisan architect in the
year 1901. 1t was to be more than
300 feet high and provide rooms for
900 persons
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-02-27
Addison County Cow Testing As
ISOLATION.

The following table gives names and
records of cows in the association
which have produced more than forty
pounds of butterfat during the period
of 80 days, ending February 20, 1914:
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-02-27
a Good Example.

Father Why did you run away,
Franz Franz Because mamma was
so unkind. Father-That is no reason
Do / run away?
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-02-27
PR0?EC? The Hear!
FROM RHEUMATISM
RHEUMA Purihes the Blood and
Throws off Complicating Diseases.

Weakening of the blood tissues by
continued attacks of Rheumatism affects
the heart and produces complications
which result fatally. RHEUMA puts
the blood in condition to ward off other
diseases and eradicates Rheumatic con-
ditions from the whole system. Recon-
nended for all forms of Rheumatism.
80 cents at w. II. Sheldon's. This letter
will convince you of its great value:
Il was SO crippled with Sciatic Rheu-
matism could not walk Doctors could
do nothing for me- After taking three
bottles of RHEUMA. the rheumatism
had entirely left me"-Guy Torley, 1919
Summit Ave. St. Paul, MINI. adv.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-02-27

Good manners are the blossoms Of
good sense and good feeling.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-02-27

Accidents will happen. but the best
regulated families keep DIR. Thomas Ec-
lectic Oil for such emergencies. Two
sizes % and SOC at all stores. adv.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-02-27

DANA E. JONES, Official Tester.
E. l.. WRIGHT, Secretary.
Continued next week..