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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-02-04
SHOREHAM.

Mrs. E. G.. Farnham and Miss Maud,
Farnham, who have for several weeks
been seriously i'll with grip, are i'm
proving.
Mrs, G. H. Kelley of Brandon i.
spending a few days with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. f. G. Farnham.
Miss Laura Bascom, victim of grip
is slowly recovering.
Trueman Eithorpe, who has been i'll
with pneumonia, is improving.
Mr. and Mrs. R. II. Holmes went Tues.
day to Johnson to attend the funeral of a
relative.
Several from town were in Middle.
bury Sunday to attend the funeral of
Horton Jones which WAS at the home of
his daughter, Mrs. W. H. Stokes.
The annual meeting of the Ladies'
Missionary society was held last Thurs
day afternoon with Mrs. Nellie Waite
and Mrs. Sherry Mead The following
officers were elected for the coming
year: President, Mrs. L H, Totting-
ham; vice-presidents, first, Mrs w. G.
Larrabee; second, Mrs. F. E Douglas !;
secretary and treasurer, Mrs. H. H.
Burge; superintendent of works, Mrs.
F. E. Guyette, Mrs. T. G. Easton, Mrs.
L Z. Walker.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-02-04
SUDBURY

Mr. and Mrs. William Damon have re.
turned from Proctor, where they visited
relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. Farnham, Mr.. and
Mrs. H. j. Farnham and Miss Margaret
Farnham were in Middlebury Sunday to
attend the funeral of Horton Jones.
Miss Josephine Hawkins and Mrs.
Hila Horton are ILL,
Miss Reta Upper has returned from
Whiting, where size visited relatives
Mr. and Mrs. James Peabody Of Bran
don were recent visitors at William
Tupper's.
Members of the family of E. j. Griffin,
who have been sick with the grip, are
improving.
Several from here were in Whiting
Monday to attend the funeral of Lewis
AneS.
Miss Arda Pierce spent Sunday at her
home in idilebury.
Miss Hazel Ketcham, who attends
school in Orwell, is home with the grip.
Miss Ruth Demo has returned from
Granville, N. Y, where she visited reIa-
tives.
The Ladies Aid society will meet
next Wednesday afternoon with Mrs.
William Tupper and Mrs. William
Bucklin.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-02-04
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED ON
DEATH OF MISS DEWEY.

The Woman's Auxiliary and Woman s
Aid societies of st. Stephens church
held their February meeting at the
rectory Tuesday The following reso-
luton was presented and adopted.
IN MEMoRIAM,
In the death of Miss Carrie Dewey
the womens societies of st. Stephen S
church have lost an efficient and valu-
able member. She was president of the
Woman's Aid for several years, sue.
cessfully filing that responsible post.
As delegate she has represented the
Woman's Auxiliary at its diocesan con-
ventions.
Whatever she undertook she did
thoroughly and well. Her cheerful,
helpful spirit was an inspiration to all
her felow-workers.
A woman Of strong convictions, it
meant much to win her allegiance.
Until failing health prevented, she was
glad to spend and be spent for a cause
that was dear to her. To one who
abored so faithfully under the handi-
cap of i'll health, the end is a release
and reward Requiescatin in pace.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-02-04
LAPHAM-LEONARD.

Miss Annie Leonard, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Leonard OF
Shoreham, was married at noon Mon
day at the home of the brides parents
to Solon Lapham, son of the late Mr..
and Mrs. Horace Lapham of Shoreham.
Rev. John Evans Bold, rector of st.
Stephens Episcopal church of this vii
lage offlciated. TIL ceremony was wit
messed only by the immediate members
of the two families. The bridesmaid
was Miss Dora Leonard, sister of the
bride, and the best man was Hector
Leonard a brother of the bride. The
ceremony was followed by wedding
dinner. After a wedding trip of two
weeks Mr.. and Mrs. Lapham will re-
side at the Horace Lapham homestead
in Shoreham.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-02-04
NEW COLLEGE TRUSTEES.

At the meeting of the Trustees of
Mlddlebury College in New York last
Friday three new trustees were elected.
They are Judge Frank l.. Fish, of Ver-
gennes, Sanford H. Lane, 'O5, of Otta-
wa, Canada, and Percival Wilds, 02, of
New York City. The college has lost
three trustees by death recently. Gov
ernor Stewart, Governor Mccullough,
and Hon. Joseph Battell No number
of trustees is specified in the charter,
but it is the policy of the college to keep
about the same number. The three
new men are well and favorably known
in this vicinity and among the alumni
of the college and will undoubtedly
strengthen the institution.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-02-04
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS
MEET.

A cabinet meeting of the officers and
teachers of the Memorial Baptist
church Sunday school was held at the
Middlebury Inn Tuesday evening at
$50 O'Clock under the direction of Rev.
c. A. Boyd, secretary of the Vermont
Sunday School association, at which
time supper was served. Rev. Boyd
gave some very instructive remarks
relative to Sunday school work. At 8
O'Clock a steropticon lecture was given
at the Grange hall by Rev. Boyd, which
was attended by the members of the
Sunday school and invited friends.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-02-04
W. f. HAMMOND INJURED IN
FALL.

W. F. Hammond, superintendent of
the United States Morgan Horse farm
at Weybridge, was seriously injured
Friday afternoon when he slipped and
fell on his back. DR.. S. S. Eddy was
hastily summoned and on examination
it was decided to call DR.. J, B, Wheeler
of Burlington. After a consultation 1t
was thought best to take the patient to
the Mary Fletcher hospital Mr.. Ham
mond began to gain steadily and it was
decided that an operation was not nee
essary. He was able to be removed to
his home Wednesday, where he is rest
ing comfortably and a speedy recovery
is looked for.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-02-04
DRY AMERICA" PROGRAM,
Ex-Governor Patterson and Or
Swadener Give interesting
Talk

There was good audience of mer
and women at the town hall Thursday
evening to listen to the "Dry America
program that was carried out by eX.
Gov. M. h, Patterson Of Tennessee
and DR., Madison Swadener of Indiana.
The members of the College Quartet
assisted in the program with several
vocal selections. DR., Swadener, who is
national lecturer of the Anti-Saloon
league of America. told the audience
how to win national prohibition. He
laid stress on the strong trend toward
prohibition in the business and econ
mic world and called attention to the
great progress statewide prohibition
has made recently among the States
there are now nineteen dry States in
the Union, ten of them having joined
the ranks of prohibition States in the
last two years
Governor Patterson's address was
very informal but it gripped his audi
ence from start to finish. 1t was the
message of man who served Tennes-
see in Congress six years and as gov
ernor four years and who was formerly
an ardent advocate of local option.
Local option" he declared, "means
license not liberty, For the local option
lists to state that prohibition law can.
not be enforced is for them to chal-
lenge the intelligence and patriotism of
every citizen within the State. Since
Tennessee went dry, in 1909, business
has been in better condition than pre-
viously and it is impossible to find
place where liquor is sold from the
mountains to the Mississippi river.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-02-04
MlDDLEBURY FARMERS MEET
ING.

A very successful farmers meeting
was held in the white school house
east of Middlebury village on the night
of Wednesday, January 26 County
Agent Carrigan was present and gave
a talk on the demonstration work for
the coming year. About fifty people
attended and after general open dis
cussion refreshments were served, 1t
was voted to have another meeting
February lS, This meeting will prob
ably be held in the Seeley district school
house, Philip Manchester will give a
poultry talk and County Agent
Carrigan will talk on clover and alfalfa,
and the benefits to be derived in raising
these crops,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-02-04
LECTURE ON TURKEY.

Mrs. R. S. M. Enrich, who recently
returned from Turkey, gave a
lecture at the Congregational church
Tuesday evening and described the situ-
alton in that country and the treatment
of the Armenians. After the lecture a
reception was held in the vestry where
questions were asked. A quartet COM
posed of members of the Fortnightly
club furnished entertainment,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-02-04
FAILED TO SHOW LICENSE

John Donahue of Vergennes was
brought before Judge James B. Don
away and fined S5 and costs of $3.50
for failing to show a hunters license.
Donahue was found in the woods near
Lake Dunmore, and when asked by
Game Warden George H. Chaffee to
show his license, stated that it was at
home. 1t has been the custom of the
wardens, if they knew the party, to
allow him to send his license within a
reasonable time to the warden. Dona-
hue failed to keep the agreement, hence
the prosecution.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-02-04
ST. MARY'S PARISH REUNION

The annual reunion of st. Mary's
parish will be held in the church hall
Tuesday evening, February 8. A bounti-
full supper will be served by the ladies'
of the parish from to o'clock, after
which there will be musical entertain
ment furnished by the college students.
The parishioners and friends of the parish
are one and all cordially invited to be
present
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-02-04
ROBERT TOWLE.

Robert Towle died at his home on
College street this morning aged 64
years. Mr.. Towle was born in Hem
ingsford, Canada. He is survived by a
wife, one brother, John Towle, and one
sister, Mrs. Priscilla Robinson. The
funeral will be held Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. Towle was a resident of Middle
bury for many years, being at one time
ngaged in the ice business here.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-02-04
DELINQUENT TAX PAYERS.

At the last session of the legislature
the law relative to voting at town meet
ing was amended to read THAT taxes
must be paid before the 18th of Febru-
ary in order to vote in town meeting. 4"
This does not apply however to State
issues, such as direct primary and State
wide prohibition.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-02-04
PUBLIC LIBRARY.

The circulation of books for January,
1916, has been 1879, of magazines lao,
making total of PIG, an average of
S5. Of the book circulation 63 per cent
was felton, II per cent, non-fction; 26
per cent, juvenile of which Ia was not
stories. The number of new members
has been increased by 33, making a total
of 2l44 since 1911.
Middletown transcript., 1916-08-19
More Coming to Him.

There was no doubt about the fact
that Jack MacFaddy was a Scotsman.
Last year. when journeying to ne
country on an important errand ne
left his purse, containing nearly 70
in gold and silver, at the railway s, a.
tion from which ne started.
He teIegraphed the fact on his ar
rival and the purse was kept until his
return a month later
1t was a young clerk who handed
Jockie MacF. his wee purse with the
"spondies" as he set foot out of the
train, and certain wild hopes were
making the young mans heart beat
trife unevenly.
But our canny Scot counted his
money unheeding-and when he'd
finished he looked up 1eAg and sus-
piciously at the young man.
isn't it right. sir?" stammered the
latter, in bewilderment.
"Richt-Richt! It's right enough,
but where's the interest, mon?" was
MacFaddy's stern retort.-Edinburgh
Review.
Middletown transcript., 1916-08-19
CHAPTER x.
On the Summit Of the Bluff.

| On the summit OF tne Butt.
Securely screened from observation
by the low growing bushes clinging
to the edge of the bluff, and yet with
a clear view Of the cleft in the rocks
half way to the river. D'Artigny found
me seat on a hummock of grass, but
remained standing himself. The sun
was sinking low, warning US that our
time was short, for with the first
coming Of twilight l would certainly
be sought, If | failed to return to the
lower camp.
You would question me, monsieur" +"
l asked doubtfuIly. at was for that
you led me here?"
YES" instantly aroused by my
voice but with eyes still scanning
the trail. "And there is no time to
waste, If l am to do my part intelll-
gently. You must return below before
the sun disappears, or Monsieur Cas-
sion might suspect you had lost your
way. You have sought me for assist
ance. counsel perhaps, but this state
of affairs has so taken me by surprise
that do not think clearly. You have
plan?
Scarcely that, monsieur. l would
ascertain the truth, and my only
means of doing so is through a con-
fession by Francois Cassion. AFRO
CANT he Is, and conceited, dceming
himself admired and envied by all,
ocnnnfo1tw, IN hos 6Q rcd
boast to me Of his victims. But there
in lies his very weakness; ! would
make him love me-"
He turned now, and looked search
ingly into my face, no glimpse Of a
smile in the gray eyes.
Pardon; l do not understand" he
said gravely. "You seek his lover"
felt his manner a rebuke. a ques-
tioning of my honesty, and swift in
dignatiOn brought the answering
words to my lips.
"And why not pray! Must not
defend myself-and what other wea-
pons are at hand? Do owe him kind
ness; or tender consideration? The
man married me as he would buy a
slave"
You may be justified" he admitted
regretfully. "Yet how is this to be
done?"
arose to my feet and stood before
him. my face uplifted. and, with one
hand, thrust aside the shade of my
hat.
Monsieur, deem you that impossl-
bleT
His lips parted in quick smile. re-
vealing the white teeth, and he bowed
low, 6inging his hat to the ground and
standing bareheaded.
Mon dieu! No! Monsieur CassiOn
is to be congratulated. Yet 1t was
my thought you said yonder that you
despised the man."
81 do; what re9Son have to feel
otherwise2 Yet there lies my strength
in this battle. He laughs at women.
plays with them. breaks their .heurts
It Is his pride and boast. and his sue
Middletown transcript., 1916-08-19
(TO BE CONTINUED
THREW MUD AT SPEED FlENDS
Detroit Merchant Made His Own
Laws for Motor Car
Testers.

Justice Gainey exonerated Michael
Heitz, a Mount Elliott avenue mer-
chant, for his action in throwing mud
in the faces of speeding motor car
drivers and covering them with gun.
the Detroit News states.
Heitz' nerves seem to have been
wrecked by the speed of passing ma
chimes. In court he admitted the gun
episode when arraigned on a warrant
sworn out by Robert Newman, a motor
car tester.
Witnesses testified that Heitz threw
mud at them as they were passing his
place and that in the ensuing battle
the gun was drawn.
"Yes, I did it." said Heitz. Those
testers roar past my place, almost kill
my customers and spatter mud all over
my windows. got mad and asked them
to stop. They only laughed at me.
and l took the law into my own
hands"
"He held up his hand and slowed
down." said Newman. Then he let
it fly. was only going about fifteen
miles an hour"
Tell that last to someone else." said
the court. "The people of Detroit
know testers go faster than fifteen
miles; it is more likely fifty miles an
hour. Citizens hare a right to stop
these violators and violator has little
redress"
"He pulled gun on us" said one Of
Newman's witnesses.
Sure, why not?" said Heitz. After
the trouble they came back in a bunch
and were going to whip me. had to
protect myself"
Middletown transcript., 1916-08-19
My lips trembled, and my eyes fel
yet / must answer.

MY lips IremDIed, ana my eyes IeII
yet / must answer.
"He is my husband, monsieur"
l caught glimpse of his face, pic
turing surprise. incredulity. He drew
a sharp breath and l noted his hand
close tightly on the hilt of his knife
Your husband! that cur! Surely
you do not jest?'
"Would that 1 did," l exclaimed,
I losing all control in sudden wave OF
anger. "No, monsieur. it is true"
And l told him swiftly the story OF
my enforced marriage.
"And Hugo CheVet, your uncle? Did
he remain silent? make no protest?''
he asked.
l gave a gesture of despair.
HE! Never did he even conceive
what occurred, until l told him later
on the river. Even now 1 doubt if
his sluggish brain has grasped the
truth. To him the alliance was an
honor, an opening to possible wealth
in the fur trade through CaSsion's in
1uence with La Barre. He could per-
ceive nothing else except his good luck
in thus Kidding himself of the care
Of poor niece who had been a sorry
burden"
But you explained to him?"
81 tried to, but only to regret the
effort. Giant as he is physically, his
intellect is that of a big boy. All he
can conceive of is revenge-a desire to
crush with his hands. He hates Cas-
sion, because the man has robbed him
of the use of my fathers money; but
for my position he cares nothing. To
his mind the wrong has all been done
to him, and fear he will brood over
it until he seeks revenge. If he does
he will ruin everything"
D'Artigny stood silent, evidently in
thought, endeavoring to grasp the
threads Of my tale.
How did you attain the summit Of
this bluff" he questioned at last.
"Yonder; there is a deer trail lead
ing down"
"And you fear Cassion may follow?"
"He will likely become suspicious
If am long absent. and either seek
me himself or send one of his men.
This is the first moment of freedom
have experienced since we left Que
bee hardly know how to behave
myself"
And we must guard 1t from being
the last" be exclaimed, a note Of de-
termination and leadership in bis voice.
There are questions l must ask, so
that we may work together in har-
mOny. but CasSion can never be al
lowed to suspect that we have COM
munication. Let us go forward to
the end Of the trail where you came
up; from there we can keep watch
below"
He still grasped my hand. and had
no thought Of withdrawing it. To me
he was a friend, loyal, trustworthy,
the one alone to whom | could con-
fde. Together we clambered over
the rough rocks to where the narrow
cleft led downward.
Middletown transcript., 1916-08-19

is scarcely evidence that 1 have had
a companion. Kindly stand aside and
permit me to descend"
mon dieu! 1 will not!' and he
blocked my passage. 81 have stood
enough of your tantrums already in
the boat. Now we are alone and l
will have my say. You shall remain
here until learn the truth"
His rage rather amused me, and l
felt not the slightest emotion Of fear.
although there was threat in bis
words and In the gesture accompany
ing them. do not think the smile
even deserted my lips. as I sought a
comfortable seat on a fallen tree
trunk. fully conscious that nothing
would so infurlate the man as studied
indifference.
Every well, monsieur. I await your
investigation with pleasure" l Enid
sweetly. mo doubt It will prove in
Middletown transcript., 1916-08-19

men in lands where there is no re-
straint of law. The wilderness sees
many tragedies-ferce, bitter. revenge
full deeds-and it's best you use care.
IT'S my belief this Francois Cassion
might prove a devil, once his heart
was tricked. Have you thought of
thls?"'
had thought Of 1t, but with no
mercy in my heart, yet as D'Artigny
spoke felt the ugliness Of my threat
more acutely, and. for an instant.
stood before him white-lipped and
ashamed. Then before me arose Cas-
sion's face, sarcastic, supercilious.
hateful. and laughed In scorn Of the
warning.
Thought of it!' l exclaimed, ives
but for that care nothing. WHY
should l, monsieur? Has the man
shown mercy to me. that should feel
regret because he suffers? As to his
revenge, death is not more to be
dreaded than a lifetime passed In his
presence. But why do you make plea
on his behalf--the man is surely no
friend of yours?"
Il make no plea for him." he an
Middletown transcript., 1916-08-19
State May Take Bridge.

The State Roads Commission has
at last taken cognizance of the condi
ton Of the bridge across South river
which is part of State highway, and
the question of whether the State
should now assume control of the
structure. This has been asmatter of
much dispute for months.
At the meeting Of the Roads Com
mission last week strong representa-
tions were made on behalf Of Anne
Arundel county in favor of having the
bridge taken over by the commission.
It was announced that the members OF
the commission and its engineers will
visit the bridge this week and that
soon thereafter an announcement will
be made as to the commissions final
stand.
This bridge is a link in the State
road from Annapolis to Solomon's Is
land, and is the only part of the entire
so miles of the road that has not been
taken over by the State. 1t is in
deplorable condition, although the
county has been spending money on
it in the effort to keep it in safe con-
dition for travel, at the same time con-
tending that the bridge should be
taken care of by the State.
The urgency of the matter was
brought to the attention of the County
Commissioners by their counsel and
he was given authority to confer with
the State Roads Commission and re-
new the efforts that were made when
the Weller Commission was in Office.
AS a result, 1t seems likely that some
definite action by either the State or
county board will be taken at an early
date.
Middletown transcript., 1916-08-19

( cess in the past has ministered to bis
self-conceit. He thought me of the
same kind, but has already had his
lesson. Do you not know what that
means to a man like him? More than
ever he will desire my favor. A week
back he cared nothing; was but a
pIaything, awaiting his pleasure; his
wife to be treated as he pleased. tie
knows better now, and already bis
eyes follow me as though he were
my dog"
"And that then is why you send
for me-that l may play my part in
the game"
l shrugged my shoulders, yet there
was doubt in my eyes as faced him.
"Is there harm in such play. mon
sieur," l asked innocently, with SO
important an end in view? IT'S not
that | seek amusement, but ! must
find out where this kings pardon is
hidden, who concealed it, and obtain
proof of the fraud which compelled
my marriage. My only hope Of re-
lease lies in compelling Francois Cas-
sion to confess all he knows of this
foul conspiracy. must possess the
facts before we return to Quebec"
But of what use?" he insisted.
"You will still remain his wife, and
your property will be in. his control.
The church Will hold you to the mar
riage contract"
Not if l can establish the truth
that was deceived, defrauded and
married by force. Once l have the
proofs in my hands l will appeal to
Louis-to the pope for relief. These
men thought me helpless girl, friend
less and alone, ignorant of law, mere
waif of the frontier. Perhaps was.
but this experience has made of me
a woman. In Montreal talked with
the mother superior and she told me
of a marriage in France where the
pere officiated under threat, and the
pope dissolved the ties. If it can be
done for others it shall be done for
me. will not remain the wife Of
Francois Cassion."
yet you would make him love
you?"
"In punishment for his sins; in pay
ment for those he has ruined. Ay!
It's a duty l shall not shrink from,
Monsieur d'Artigny. even although you
may deem it unwomanly. do not
mean it so, nor hold myself immodest
for the effort. Why should 1? | but
war against him with his own wea-
pons, and my cause is just. And l
shall win, whether or not you give
me your aid. How can l fail, mon
sieur? l am young and not i'll to look
upon; this you have already confessed;
here in this wilderness l am alone.
the only woman. He holds me his
wife by law, and yet knows he must
still win me. There are months Of
loneliness before us, and he will not
look upon the face Of another white
woman in all those leagues. Are there
any French of my sex at Fort st.
Louis?''
mo"
"Nor at st. Ignace, Pere Allouez
assures me. l shall have no rival
then in all this Wilderness; you think
me harmless, monsieur? Look at me,
and sayp'
81 do not need to look: you will
have your game. have no doubt, al
though the final result may not prove
what you desire"
You fear the end?"
ut may be so; you play with fire.
and although l know little of women.
yet l have felt the wild passions of