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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-07-02

One cupful of butter, two cupfuls of
graduated sugar, one cupful Of milk,
three and one-half cupfuls Of flour,
three level teaspoonfuls of baking pow
der, whites of six eggs. Sift the -four
and baking powder together three
times. Add the milk and last, the
eggs; flavor to taste. Divide the batter
into two equal portions. To one por-
ton add a few drops of pink fruit col
Oring. Bake in four layers Put to-
gether with white icing; ice in white
and decorate with small red and blue
candies made to form the dates 1776-
1918.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-07-02
WEST CORNWALL

The hay crop will be very light. Some
Of the farmers have commenced cutting
what grass they have.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Dewitt visited at
}. DeLeeuw's recently.
Mr.. and Mrs l.. c. Drolette were in
attendance at the party in Wey bridge
on Friday evening of last week at
Mr. kngsland's. when Mr.. and Mrs.
Kingsland observed the twenty-hfth an
nivcrsary of their marriage.
Dr. and Mrs E. Frost Townsend have
been recent guests of her sister Mrs.
II. E. Taylor
News comes from Fanny Allen hospi-
tai that Mrs. Fred Mayhem, who is "a
patient there, is doing well.
Mrs Joseph White returned from Mid.
dlebury on Sunday after visiting her
nieces, Mrs. Irwin Sears and Mrs. Bert
Duffany While there she saw to the
setting Of a granite marker in her lot in
the Catholic cemetery.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Drolette and son,
Louis. of Darby, Me, who were here to
attend the marriage of his niece, Bea-
trice, to Clifford Watt on Tuesday even
ing spent the remainder Of the week
with relatives here
Carl Barker, Russell Barker and Miss
Barker Of Leicester and j /. Barker Of
Brooklyn We're guests Of their aunt, Miss
katherine Griswold, on Sunday last
Ira Farnham Of Providence, r l.,
called on friends here on Tuesday
Miss +. S. Griswold came up from
Brandon on Tuesday to her old home
for an indefinite stay.
/ DR.. and Mas. H. L. Averill and Miss
White and Mrs. Stanley Vancelette. all
Of Middlebury have been recent callers
at Henry Nancelette ;.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. A Moody lately Wis
tied at Fred Daniels in Whiting,
Mrs. P. r. Bingham and Mrs. NJ A.
Hamilton returned on Tuesday from Wis
iting Mr.. and Mrs r H. Huntley and
family of Orwell.
Mrs. Hattie Pastene came few days
ago to visit her mother, Mrs Louise De.
Long, and brother. Frank, and family.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-07-02
ADDISON.

Mrs. William Graham and daughters,
Helen and Maud, are visiting their
cousin, Mrs. J W. Wilkinson.
Mrs. William Goodale has returned
after an absence of eight months in
Claremont. y. H., and Woodstock, Ne.
Mrs. c. T. Reekir of Essex, y. y. and
son, Norman, were callers on friends
last week.
The social of the twenty fifth was a
success in every way.
Mrs. w. H. Myrick of Bridport visited
her aunt. Mrs. L. P Clark, Friday Of
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs William Smith Of Fer
risburg were in town last week
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-07-02
THE JULY 4
CHURCH
Historic Building In Which
Many Signers WOrshiped.

COILD Christ church, the historic
ID I and sacred cdi1ce in philadel-
IO phia where three-fourths of
- the signcrs of the Declaration
OF Independence worshipcd, commem-
crates the nations birthday every year
with impressive patriotic and religious
services. Representative of the Luz
theran, Presbyterian and Episcopallan
churches, the religious bodies that were
active in the life of Philadelphia when
independence was declared, generally
participate in the services.
Last year the services took the form
of prayer and Thanksgiving to Al
mighty God for the blessing Of civil and
religious liberty. Addresses were made
by Bishop Garland, representing the
Episcopal church; the Rev. Or. William
II. Roberts Of the Presbyterian general
assembly and the Rev. DR.. Edwin Heyl
Delk of the Lutheran church. The
services were conducted by the Rev.
Louis c. Washburn, rector of Old
Christ church
The order Of service was the one
adopted in 1875 by the church to be
used every year on the Fourth Of July.
The service was attended by repre-
sentatives of President Wilson. Mayor
Blankenburg, the Colonial DANES, the
Sons of the Revolution and of the Pine
Street Presbyterian church, whose pas
tor, DR. Dunleld, like Or. White, rector
of Old Christ church, was a chaplain
of the First Continental congress. The
clergy of the diocese in their vest
ments, with the other guests, met in
the Neighborhood House and proceed
ed into the church while the historic
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-07-02
w Ely BRIDGE

Rev. and Mrs. Cavity have gone to
Greenwich, n. y, their former home,
or few days.
Mrs. May Fox and Mrs. H. A. Clark
were business visitors in Burlington
Tuesday.
Don't forget the entertainment for the
benefit of the library Monday evening,
July .. Come and hear good must
Gale. Ice cream and cake will be served /.
About sixty neighbors and friends
came in and helped Mr. and Mrs, W. w
Kngsland celebrate their twenty fifth
anniversary Friday evening They were
presented with very handsome china
cabinet, a good many pieces of silver
and a sum of money. Those from away
who attended were Mr.. and Mrs. II II d.
Kingsland and Mr., and Mrs j. L. Har-
rington of Charlotte, Mr. and Mrs. W. f.
Wimmett of Ferrisburg, Mr.. and Mrs
+. NJ. Adams, j. ID. Hayward and Miss
Alice Hayward of Addison, Mr.. and
Mrs. F. NJ Stearns. Mr. and Mrs. H. B
Hagar of Middlebury, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan
ID. Hagar Of st. Louis, Mo. Mr.. and
Mrs Royce Boardman and Mrs. Flora
Harrington of Salisbury, Mr.. and Mrs,
NJ. j Landon, Mr. and Mrs. r. ID. Ian
don. Mr.. and Mrs. p. c Elmer and Mr.
and Mrs w. NJ. Stowe of New Haven.
Rev. Horace Crane and Mrs. Crane of
Clean, n. y, are visiting Mrs. Cranes
mother and sister, Mrs. Farr and Mrs
Moody. They came here in their car.
II. \. Boies, a. w. Sturtevant. W. 7.
Sturtevant and their guest, c. T. War
ner of Vergennes. attended the Fish and
Game league dinner at Lake Lunmore
Tuesday.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-07-02
COUNTY NEWS
BRANDoN.

The four Sunday schools in town are
to hold union picnic July > on Mount
Pleasant.
Mrs. William Retail went to Burling-
ton 20 the Mary Fletcher hospital Mon
day morning for an operation.
Edward Ripley Of New York is i'm
town to visit his mother
Mrs A r. Mills left town Tuesday for
Worscester, y. y, to care for her
father, who is in very poor health.
The band concert last Thursday even
ing was well attended.
Miss Catherine June is in pttsford
spending few days with relatives.
Mr., and Mrs W. o. Talbot of Carver
street have gone to Oak Bluff, Martial
Vineyard, Mass, to remain several
weeks
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-07-02
SOUTH WHITING

Mrs Susan Parker of Shoreham and
Mrs. Minerva Stckney of Wheeler. y.
y were recent guests at Peter Aine-'
Miss Daisy Parker has finished her
school in Midd,ebury and is at the home
Of her uncle. L p. Parker, for the sum
mer vacation
Nelson Miller and sister, Miss Pearl
Miller, Of Smiths Basin y. y, were re-
cent visitors at W. f. Taylor's.
Hiss Ellen Taylor has returned home
after spending week at Eagle Camp
South Hero.
Miss E,tella Taylor has returned home
after spending several days in Smith :
Basin. y. y.
Mr.. and Mrs Oliver Wyatt were recent
visitors in tOrestdale.
Mrs. Shaw of Brdport has returned
home after visiting at Peter Aines
Miss Irene Miller has gone to spend
the summer with her sister in Benson.
Accidents will happen, but the best
regulated families keep DIR. Thomas
Eclectic Oil for such emergencies. Two
sizes, % and SOC at all stores.-adv.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-07-02
EAST MIppLEBURY.

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Hamilton of
Athol. Mass. were the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. w. Bradley this week.
Dustin Russell is home from Boston for
his vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Sheldon and fam
lily are with his people, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Sheldon, on South street.
Mr.. and Mrs, George Tozier and family
of Sacksonsville. Mass, were the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs, Reuben Damon on Tues
daV
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-07-02
Tired, Aching Muscles Relieved

Hard work, Over,eXertlOn, means stiff
sore muscles, Sloan's Liniment lightly
applied, a little quiet, and your sore
ness disappears like magic. Nothing
ever helped like your SlOan's Liniment
can never thank you enough" writes
one grateful user, Stops suffering.
aches and pains. An excellent counter
irritant, better and cleaner than mus
tard, All Druggists, 25c. Get bottle
today. Penetrates without rubbing.
adv
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-07-02
PimpIes Skin Blemishes, Eczema
Cured

No odds how serious. how long stand.
Ing your case, there's help for you in
every particle of DR.. Hobson's Eczema
Ointment. 1t wipes out all trace of your
ailment, and leaves your skin clear and
soft as a child's. hundreds of users
have sent voluntary letters of thanks
Just try one box. 1t will mean freedom
from suffering and embarrassment.-adv
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-14
POWERS RESOLUTION
ADOPTED BY ALDERMEN
Would Provide For Men Worn out IN
the Making of the City Throug.4
Iife'S Work.

without q dissenting voice last mig nj
the Board of Aldermen adopted the
Powers resolution appropriatins So
900 for the benefit of the old men in
the city service who were thrown out
of work by the Administrative Board,
when that body abolished the hands
and carts force,
There was no discussion on the
resolution. Mr. Powers stated that
the resolution spoke for itself. 1t was
designed to take care OF men who haa
worked for the city during their youth
full days and Lad worked in their later
days, and were now thrown to the
winds.
The fact that these men are now out
OF work was shown to have been be-
canse the Administrative Board, in Its
desire to save the city what 1t could,
turned over the men under the super
vision of the City Engineer. to that
of tho superintendent OF the street
Cleaning Department.
The resolution was adopted by q
unanimous vote.
The resolution as presented by Mr..
Powers, provides that the sum OF $4,000
be spent in providing jobs for the men
thrown out of work, or that 1t be
applied toward the maintenance OF
them at $3.50 day. Until the PEN
sion ordinance which liz now before
the Finance Committee becomes u law.
Besides this ordinance. there was
little before the board for action. Sew
eral ordinances and resolutions We're
acted upon. itemizcd as follows:
Granting the Locomotive Works the
right to close North seventh Street,
running through the works
Closing Perry Street east Of sixth
Street, and acquiring land for an
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-14
TEDDY AND TAFT MEET
honorary Paiibearers at Funeral Of
Mutual Ertcnd---Greet Each Other
In Formal Manner.

New Haven. Conn, April l3--Fror
the first time since their famous dis
pute before the Republican national
convention In 1912. which brought
about the formation of the Progressive
Party. william II. Taft and Theodore
Roosevelt. erstwhile presidents and
rivals for the same honor at the last
election, met here today at the funeral
of Professor Thomas p. Loundsbury,
of Yale University.
Both were among the honorary pail
bearers. and although they shook
hands and exchanged a few words.
their greetings was very formal and
rather chilly. Neither the sunny smile
for which Mr.. Taft IN noted. nor the
still more famous "dec-lighted" of
Mr.. Roosevelt, was brought into play
How do you do Mr.. Taft" How
do you do Mr.. ROOSEVELT" A formal
clasp of hands and 1t was over.
Later in the afternoon Mr. Roosevelt
found time 10 ask about Mrs. Taft. and
on being informed that she was well
expressed wish to be remembered
TO her. Still later il was observed that
the two men who once occupied the
White House conversed together for
about minute, but there appeared
TO be little cordially between them.
and when the services were over Mr.
Taft hurried away To catch his trail
without waiting to bid good bye to
Mr., Roosevelt.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-14
Austria Against the Cantccn.

After the recent Parliament cleo
lions for the Austrian Parliament.
the new Government came into power.
and Senator Pearce was made Minis
ter of Defense. He promptly all
nounced that from the departure of
the first Expeditionary Force the
liquor canteens in the military camps
would he closed and this has been
done. His course was challenged In
the Senate. which, however. supported
his decision. The Minister. in reply
ing. In the Senate chamber. said: II
have had fair amount of experience
in military matters. and have always
made point of visiting camps when
an opportunity offered. On occasions
I have stayed several days. / was
for many years an advocate OF the
wet canteen, considering hat. IL prop
erly regulated. it would help to pre-
vent the men drinking I'm bad COM
pany;. but. as {. result Of my. expert.
ence. | have been entirely changed
from this point of view. The wet
canteen Is a danger nd an evil
have known drink 10 be taken by
youths. who, prior to going into camp.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-14

ms human units. whose experienced
skill often devises the vays. II not the
means. to accomplish the tasks OF In
dustry are the true captains OF the
modern world. They are the loyal
soldiers of civilization deserving as
much honor az WAS ever won upon
a tented field, and yet, in the organt-
zstin otsociety today. they are classed
loosely with the politically dangerous.
as servants Of incorporate industry.
Deprived Of the sympathy which So
cicty gives to those under their COM
mApd, deprived by the very eyactions
of their duties from seeking their own
fortunes earning many-fold their
usually slender salaries. they are as
Il class as honest as their lives are
without conscious stint. attesting
daily in their pride of accomplish
ment a mute answer TO Hamlets
question. Who would fardels bear?'
Industry In the sense I have used
the word. connecting organized pro-
dUctive labor Is one OF the e1lareing
concepts of the modern world. II is so
new "a thing that IL finds no defini-
ton in Dr ohnson's dictionary. Mr..
Jefferson had In his old. age n vision
of Il. He saw more that II was inev-
table than in his opinion desira bic.
While he never altogether yieMe7
his darling theory that the United
States should in its own interest re-
main purely agricultural nation.
aloof from the competitive CONNER ce
of the we 'd--that tenet which had
drawn upon him throughout his
career the hatred and recrimination
of New Eugiand-yet in 1916 he con
fessed that experience had taught
him that domestic manufactures were
necessary 10 happiness and comfort"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-14
BERNSTORFF EXPLAINS
Declares German Note TO United
States Does Not Reflect His
Personal Views

New York. April 1s.--Count Won
Bernstorff, the German ambassador,
who was in New York today. reiterat-
ed previous to his departure for Wash
ington that the communication re-
Gently handed to the State Department
by the German embassy, relative to
the observance of neutrality by the
United states. was delivered by order
OF the German government, and was
not an expression Of his own per-
sonal views
The communication was, of course,
delivered by order of my govern
ment." said the ambassador, and
IL simply expresses the opinion of
the German government, and the
opinion pre- valent in the German
nation. was no more responsible
for this communication than simply
TO act as the messenger who delivered
1t. The status of the communication
is In no way changed by the fact
OF Its having been delivered - 4
memorandum Of the embassy"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-14
RUSSIA ABSOLUTELY TEEToTAI.
Correspondent OF The London Mail
Says There Are M Ifs or
"Buts" \buuf R,,ssi,,

Il wonder if vou realize IN England
thar Russia has really become a tee
total country" writes Mr. H. Hamilton
FYfe. the pctrograd CORRESPONDENT of
the Daily Mail TRY to imagine all
the public houses IN London and ALI
the towns and villages throughout the
British Isles closed; all the shops
which now sell wines and spirit fill
ing their windows with Perrier and
grapejuice and non alcoholic cham
payne. all the restaurants putting
away their wine cards and Offering
With lunch, dinner, supper nothing
stronger than cider or ginger ale That
is the stat" Of things I'm Russia.
strange 1t seems indeed. yet there is
one thing stranger Nobody makes
any audible complaint. If such sus-
pension of the sale Of all intoXicat ting
drinks Were TO I've ordered in England
think of the neWspa Der war there
would he about Il, Think Of the num-
h"rless letters which would be written
Think OF the meetings which the mem
bcrs Of the trades affected would hold
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-14

had mt touched il. Since the wet
canteen has been abolished at tho
Broadmeadows camp have had prac-
tically q cessation of complaints In
connection with drunken soldiers
There Is a decided change coming over
the world in connection with this mat
ter The athlete IN training swears off
liquor. This is very grim game We
are playing, and we are pot justified
in tempting our men Let us remove
the danger of temptation from the
path of our soldiers, and give them
the opportunity of bringing the great
est credit to Australia ana To them
selves in their grim task In the most
sanguinary war In history"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-14
Snti-Li'Inor Sentiment Grows in
France

The French Academy of Science has
launched a campaign against alcohol
tsays the Paris corres pondent of the
Evening Standard). In juStifyinp
their demands. the Academiciaus point
ont that uYiess France takes active
steps against sale of beverages contain
ing alcohol. the country will soon face
the fact that it has been left behind
in the march of progress, Among the
measur recommended by the Acad-
envy are the lessening of the number
of Establishments where alcoholic
drinks can he obtained the final rrp-
hibit on of ;tbstinthe or any similar
liquor, and the suppression of the pri-
vileges enjoyed by distillers."
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-14

TO the plaudits with An, Mon Fills"
from Les Prophetic"
Emmy Destinn. one of the Metro
politan's, acknowledges stars and IA
high priced artist. sang as her open
ing number. Liszt's 'I4ovciey," which
did nat show her voice to best adj
vantage and her lucore "One Fine
Day" from Puccinis Butterfly was
not only better known, but gave her
more opportunity. The artistic ex-
cellence and culture of this young
woman were obvious, but somehow
she did not strike the popular fancy
as did ODER. Sembach. in his next
numb Der gave the ever popular Celeste
Aida" an exquisite rendition and
obliged labor with Iohengrin's Mar
rative from the third act of the
opera. In the Italian music his voice
seemed much clearer and sweeter.
Nine. Ober then gave US 90 Milo Fer
nando," from La Favorita," The au-
dience would have another and she
sang the matChiess, delicious Mon
Occur souvre a la Vow" from Saint
Soens Samson and Delilah," which
has never been sung more beautifully.
Miss DeStinn' sclustug selection was
her most difficult one and with won
derful art she gave the exacting and
"a ubuS Srlla bailAfu. from the
Plying Dutchman," followed by a
dainty delightful Spanish serenade
Chorus Was Never Better.
The chorus has never sung so SUI
pcrhiy as il has this year In volume
precision. attack 1t outshone any
previous achievement. Gounod's, by
Babylons Wave" melodious and ma
feStic, with orchestral accom- paniment
and Memberships sublime and i'm
pressive Judge, Me. O God" unac-
companicd. were the selections that
we're neloquent tribute to the taste
and training ability OF the hard work
ing Professor W. Henry Baker. who
was in the intermssion. honored with
a handsome testimonial from his
grateful pupils. The ever inspiring
HaHeiH att rffertfs brought to a close
one of the most memorable and
charming concerts m the musical his
tory OF Richmond. An appreciation Of
1t would. however, be incomplete
without reference to the accountant
ments Of NJ. Stokowskys orchestra
No conductor in our recollection mas
so admirably supported the artist. and
so thoroughly controlled and sub
tugated his musicians that the audi.
ence could have the full value of their
voices as did this eminent leader and
we repeat that ii is largely to the in
spring and Incompatible work of this
orga ni2ation that the success Of the
festival just concluded must be at
tributed. Their return will be unani-
mously demanded and therefore in
eVitabie. c. p.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-14

He came obedient to the call:
He might have shirked like half
his mates
Who. while their comrades fight ana
fall.
Still go to swell football gates
And you. n patriot in your prime,
You waved "A flag above his head
And hoped he'd have good old
time,
And slapped him on the back and
said
you'll show en- what we British
ave,
Give us your hand, old pal to
shake:
And took him round from har to har
And made him drunk-for Eng
lands sake.
% S in Punch.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-14

CONTINUED from First Page)
as he WAS reminded by visitor that
almost certain destruction awaited the
men Of his craw should they brave
the vigilance Of the reinforced enemy
squadron now lying in wait Tor MIN
outside the three-naile limit.
II do not want 10 risk our liyes I'M
duly" he said but what DO our lives
-...As44f-.pA AA-u@a re-call4d- upon 10
fulfli a duty TO Germany
Medical officers aboard the kronprtnz
wilhelm were enthusiaEtlc today at
the success they have had ia coping
with the epidemic OF bert -bert, when
had stricken lie members or their
crew because OF lack of fresh Fege =
table, Today the number Of cases
had been reduced to 20, and number
Of other patients In The quarantned
quarters of the ship were said to he
inending rapidly.
Makes study of Epidenatc.
BY courtesy Of Captain Thierfeider,
DIR. Joseph Goldberger. of the public
health service at Washington, went
aboard the Kronprins today to make
a study OF the epidemic, and the
methods employed by the German ply g"
sicians for coping with IL, He was
accomnanied by Or. W. b McEaTery,
quarantine Officer at Old Point. Their
interest in the medical situation aboard
The ship Was purely scientific, AS nc
questions within the jurisdiction OF the
public health service have arisen since
The German ship fulfilled quarantine
rea,iirem ants on her arrival in Hamp-
ron Roads Sunday.
Virginia pilots laugh at the aug
sestion that the German ship will at
Tempt to clear the capes. Several o'
these today disclosed the fact that
nearly all of the British merchantmen
which clear from THE port and Norfolk
make 1t their business to inform the
officers of the British cruisers OFF this
roast Of what is going on In these
waters
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-14
,IENNt ASSERTS RUSSIAN
OFFENSIVE ARRESTED

vte~us. Ne Amsterdam. April "a
Tho follew fHE official statement Was
sued here today
4The Russian offensive, y hieh began
on March 90 has now been arrested
when the irrupr GA, which the enemy
attempted into ;he valleys or LahofeS
ard OndaNa during Eastertide failed. ne
tried 20 advance In tire WOODED noun :
tatuS on both sides Of U7ok Pass. but
ali hts attacks during the laet fsw DAYS
have been repulsea with heavy Rus
stan losses.
e,pn the remainder Of the front the
position IS unchanged.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-14
GRAFT IN WAR
fCo tinued from First Page,)

Acannonading drove the Xeppehns IN
hasty flight, Fire was started IN
wooden building and VAS not eS'ih :
culshea before II had caused damage
OF xse.Uoe. The last bomb fell on the
Maternity Hospital and started tre
which was only discovered three hours
later by Nine Schvah. the d'rectress'
one of whose sons has been killed IN
the fghsIng, and several others OF
whose sons are al the front, ssla /.
.swnen my sons learn this. they VIII
shave more courage 80 night and eNteT-
s,ninaie the Germans,
Thu bomb explosions. as IN f'&fls'
brought the people OF Nancy to the
Windows snd iu the sireeis, every =
whcre except into the cellars