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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-01-26
THE PAGE VOCATIONAL BILL
Rutland Herald.

Rutland Herald.
The passage ofNthe vocational edu-
cational bill in Congress, known as
the Smith Hughes bill, gives occasion
to note the services of Senator Carroll
S. Page in connection herewith.
The exigencies of national politics
brought Senator Hoke Smith into the
position of senior sponsor for the
measure, but Senator Smith has not
failed to give credit to his republican
colleague for his years of earnest work
in behalf of the cause. On July 81,
1916, he said in part.
81 am always glad to give to the SEN
ator from Vermont every possible
credit for his splendid work upon this
subject and almost to regret that we
have democratic majority and that he
has not charge of the bill instead of my
self. "
Representative Caleb Powers of
Kentucky, speaking on Tuesday, Janu-
airy End, not only gave Senator Justin
S. Morrill, credit for his great service to
agricultural education, as far back as
1862, but paid handsome tribute to
the good which has been done through
the operation of the act, afterwards
known as 1.-The Morrill, Agricultural
College Act"
Tracing the history of such legisla-
ton and the need which followed of a
wider application of the principles sci
up by Senator Morrill,, Mr.. Powers said
Realizing that supplemental legisla-
ton was needed to the Morrill, and
other allied acts, if the great mass OF
our people were to be reached and pre-
pared for useful occupation in agricul.
ture, industry and home economics,
Senator Carroll S. Page, also a repuh.
lican United States senator, began anC
for years has been giving the best eff
forts of his life to the solution of this
great question. He fought hard tc
pass through the United States Senate
measure for federal aid, which has
since become known as the Page voca-
tional educational bill. "
The subsequent history of the bill
as related by Mr.. Powers, shows that
the substance of the Page bill was in.
troduced by Senator Smith, and that
Representative Hughes of Georgia,
chairman of the educational committee
of the House, also introduced similar
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-01-26
Estate of
Josephine Lapine
late of Middlebury
OLE VERMONT

. TATE OF VERMONT
oDIsTRICT OF ADDISON, IS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the District OF
Addison
To all persons interested in the estate OF Mrs
Josephine Lapine. late of Middlebury, in said Dis
trict deceased. GREETING
At Probate Court, holden at Middebury. with
in and for said District the 22d day of January.
1917, an instrument purporting TO be the last VIII
and Testament of Mrs. Josehne Lapine, late OF
Middlebury, in said District, deceased, was pre-
sented to the Court aforesaid. for Probate.
And it is ordered by said Court that the 18th
day of February, 1917 at the Probate Office in said
Middlebury, be assigned for proving said instru-
ment; and that notice thereof be given to all per-
sons concerned, by publishing this order three
weeks successfully in the Mddebury Register, a
newspaper circulating in that vicinity, in said
District, previous to the time appointed.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to appear be-
fore said Court, at the time and place aforesaid,
and contest the probate of said will if you have
cause
Given under my hand at Mddlebury, in said
District, this 25th Of January, 1917.
Charles l. Button, Judge.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-01-26
WATCH THIEF SENTENCED.

A sentence of not more than three
nor less than one year at hard labor in
the State prison at Windsor was pro-
nounced Tuesday morning in Burlington
city court by Judge Palmer on Richard
Demars, strange acting youth, who
pleaded guilty to stealing watch from
Henry Pidgeon Monday evening. The
charge preferred by States Attorney
Hopkins was larceny from the person
According to the statement made to
the police Demars, who claims st.
Adams as his home, was guest of
John C. Taylor of Battery street when
Henry Pigeon, an old friend of Taylor S
visited the place. Demars took an OPP
portunity to get Pidgeon in room alone
and while engaging him in conversation
removed silver watch from his pockets
in such clever manner that Pidgeon
didn't know he had been robbed until
later.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-01-26
FUNERAL OF REV. J. E. MCCARTHY

Bishop Joseph j. Rice of Burlington
was the celebrant of solemn high re-
QUEEN mass at st. Peters church in
Rutland Tuesday at the obsequies of the
Rev. Thomas E. Mccarthy, curate at
the Catholic church in Montpelier, who
died at Rochester, Mimi, last Friday.
The bishop was assisted by the Rev. P.
j. Long of Montpelier as deacon and the
Rev. j. A. Lynch of Mortified as sub
deacon. The Rev. P. j. Barry of Bur-
lington was master of ceremonies and
the Rev. William Cassidy of Burlington
gave the eulogy. Several thousand
people turned out for the services, Rut-
land being Father McCarthy's native
place. Knights of Columbus and other
societies, affiliated with St. Peter S
parish, acted as escort from the church
to Calvary cemetery where the burial
took place.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-01-26
TRIBUTE TO HON. CLARKE G
Fits.

The directors of the Greater Vermont
Association have passed the following
resolutions on the death of Vice
President Clark C. Fits.
Whereas, God in his infinite wisdom,
(Which we never question or doubt, al
though we may not always fully under
stand or properly appreciated has early
called our honored vice president, Clark
C. Fits of Brattleboro to the enjoy
ment of the rewards of a noble, un-
selfish life, spent among the Green
Hills of Vermont which he so dearly
loved.
Resolved, That The Greater Vermont
association in the death of Mr.. Fits has
lost one of its most llustrious, loyal, and
efficient members, whose splendid and
almost unbounded faith in the future of
our State was constant inspiration to
his associates and perpetual incentive
to further higher endeavor. 1.-The good
are the noble. His life filled the lives
of others with sunshine. He has left a
legacy of glory to his children. They
can truthfully say, that within their
veins is right royal blood the blood of
an honest, generous man, of steadfast
friend, of one who was true, to the
very gates of death. y
Resolved, That in the death of Mr..
Fits, Vermont has lost one of her great
men of affairs, man of "High heart,
high speech, high deeds, mid honoring
eyes"
Resolved, That we who have been so
signaly benefited by our association
with Mr.. Fits and honored by his
friendship, are, while filled with sorrow
at his loss, consoled by the thought
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-01-26
Worth Attention of Women

When you feel too tired to work, when
dark puffs appear under your eyes when
you wake up weary, with backache or
pains in sides or loins, when muscles and
bones ache, when YOU suffer rheumatic
twing, :, when lumbago puts you down
then YOU know the kidneys are weaken
ed or disordered. Mrs. 7. j. Bucknell,
Route /, Hardy, Neb,, writes: 81 am re-
covering from attack of lumbago, by
the aid of Foley Kidney Pills. They
surely have helped me. adv.
Frost's Pharmacy 5S Main ST., Middle
bury. L. j. Whitney, Salisbury, Vt.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-01-26
COMMUNICATIONS.
VERMONT FIRST !
To the Editor Of the Register;

To the Editor of the Register;
Vermont first is the slogan of the
equal sufTragists, Vermont was the
first State in the union to adopt uni
versal manhood suffrage. Why not the
first New England State to bestow
presidential suffrage upon ITS women!
Apart from the simple fact of justice to
women as human beings and as citizens
of the State who must obey her laws, Is
there specific reason for Vermonts
granting this privilege to her women
during the coming session of the egis-
lature? Yes, emphatically. Vermont
is republican State and the rule now
governing the National Republican
convention provides that the represen-
tative from each State be based upon
the number of republican votes that
were cast in that State at the last pre-
ceeding election. How will this effect
Vermont republican men? After this
manner. In the States where women
vote a preponderance Of power will be
given to them, and Vermont republl-
can men stand decided chance of being
governed by western women. In short,
unless Vermont women are given the
presidential ballot, the women OF a
western State could outvote the State
of Vermont in a national election.
Ponder this, and also the following fact.
Forty per cent Of the entire vote OF the
State was cast in Illinois by women. If
Vermont women voted with that per-
centage, and they would no doubt, see
how it would increase the republican
representation from Vermont. You
will be outvoted ip your own party by
western women unless you give your
women presidential suffrage.
But from a strictly non-partisan view
point, which is the attitude convinced
suffragists prefer to adopt, it is not
lust that some women should be allowed
to vote and not all women. The New
York Herald remarked editorially after
the recent election in this wise: ut is
little short of national scandal that
women should be allowed to vote in
some States and not in others; that the
election of president and national
administration should be committed
into the hands Of women voters in one
State or group of States when women
of other States are denied the voting
privilege"
That increasingly more womenin YER
mont desire this privilege is evident
from the successful efforts of Mrs.
Augusta C. Hughston, organizer, to
whose call the women in Vermont have
responded heartily, for many of them
who were heretofore passive, if not
negatively opposed, have been aroused
to positive action. Your women are
asking for this bit Of constructive legis-
ton to be passed this year. AS legisla-
tors you have the right to grant it to
us. Therefore in view of all the above
facts will you give US presidential
suffrage?
ANNA HAWKS PUTNAM,
Vermont, E. S. A.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-01-26
COME TO VERMONT.
Barre Times.

Barre Times,
A Vermant woman who enjoyed gooc
health for l0l years has just died al
East Granville; a Vermont man who is
quite hale and hearty and still bank
director although 81 years of age lives
at Montpelier; a Barre woman observed
her 80 birthday recently and another
Barre woman, aged SO, is at present
having the rare experience (for herr OF
being i'll. These are few of the latest
examples Of longevity in good old Yer
mont. If wishing to live long, come tC
Vermont and live decently careful
life.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-01-26
HELD FOR SERIOUS OFFENCE

HELD FOR SERIOUS OFFENCE.
Peter Beuregard, jr., was arrested by
Deputy Sheriff l.. F. Nichols of Brandon
last Friday afternoon, being charged
with a statutory offence. He was given
hearing before Justice of the Peace
James D. johnson and placed under
$1,000 bonds for his appearance at
County court. Not being able to secure
bail, he was taken to the Jail at Rutland
last Saturday by Deputy Nichols.
Beuregard and a 14-year-old girl,
Gladys Warner of Weybridge, it is
alleged, have been living together as
husband and wife, for short time, he
claiming that they were married. An
investigation developed the fact that
they were not, although he had in his
possession marriage license. Beure-
gard was divorced from his wife at the
December, 1915, term of the Addison
county court. The girl was taken to
her home by her mother last Saturday.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-01-26
Rutland News.

The suggestion of President John
M. Thomas, of Middlebury College,
that there should be large national
forest in the Green mountains, is
worthy of the careful consideration OF
the legislature. 1t is well for the people
of the State to consider whether they
have large areas of State owned forests
like New York, and a strong forestry
department, or whether they will en-
courage the ownership of national
forests as in New Hampshire
Before the government can buy any
forest lands in any State it is neces-
sary for the Legislature OF the State to
pass an enabling act. New Hampshire
and Maine are the only New England
States which have passed such acts.
Two years ago the State forester
brought this matter to the attention OF
the Vermont legislature with special
reference to Essex county, which has
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-01-26

that there is no world of future life
beyond the shores of this, where he will
not be loved and welcomed. With this
thought and this consolation we extend
orr tenderest sympathy to all those who
feel that the death of Mr.. Fits has
taken something out of their lives that
can never be replaced.
Resolved, That these resolutions be
spread upon the records of The Greater
Vermont association and copy sent to
the family of Mr. Fits.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-01-26
VOTE AGAINST FIRE TRUCK.

At the Bellows Falls village meeting
Monday night the citizens talked on the
matter of appropriating $500 towards
Fairgrounds and dismissed without
minute of debate the article relating
to the purchase Of an automobile fire
truck. A resolution requiring the vii
lage trustees to advertise for bids on
all jobs costing $500 or more was almost
adopted.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-01-26
SCHOOL TEXT BOOKS.
Rutland News.

1t is more than likely that the propo-
sition of Representative Wilson of Bris-
tol that the State, rather than the
towns select and pay for school text
books, will stir up considerable dis
cussion. But undoubtedly the propo-
sition is based on good business princi-
pies and, if adopted, would result in
economy.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-01-26
Commissioners Notice
Estate of
Archibald ID. WetherelI,
late of Middlebury

The undersigned, having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the District of Ad-
olson, commissioners, to receive, examine, and ad-
Just the claims and demands of all persons against
the estate of Archibald D. Wetherell, late of Mid
dlebury. in said District, deceased and all claims
exhibited in offset thereto, hereby give notice
that we will meet for the purpose aforesaid at the
Dean S office at Middebury College, in the village
of Mddlebury. in said District, on the sd day OF
February and 10th day of June. next, from 10
o'clock a. M, until IL o'clock noon, on each of
said days and that six months from the 18th day
of January, A. d. 1917, is the time limited by said
Court for said creditors to present their claims to
us for examination and allowance.
Dated at Middlebury, Vt, this 18th day of Janu-
airy, A. d. 1911.
S Charles , B. sH Wright Commissioners.
3 Arthur w. Eddy, Admir-
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-01-26
CARD OF THANks.

To all our neighbors and friends, who SO
kindly assisted us during the illness and
death of our dear wife and mother, to
those who gave beautiful flowers, and
to the pastor for his words of comfort
we extend our heartfelt thanks.
HARRISON MILLS.
Mr.. AND MRS. RANSOM BILLINGS.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-01-26
VERMONT NEWS.
DIED AT AGE OF 40.

Dexter Gould of North Goshen, whose
funeral was held from his home We'd
nesday afternoon, was 40 years old If
the record of his birth made in the old
family Bible was correct. 1t is said that
Mr.. Gould had a sister who lived to be
l06 years of age.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-01-26
OLDEST LIBRARY IN VERMONT.

Brookfeld has the distinction of
having the first library organized in the
State, June 7, 1916, it rounded out a
full 1875 years. A most notable thing in
its history is that in all those years it
has never missed scheduled meeting,
annual or quarterly Started as the
Brookfeld public library, in later years
it has been known as the Brookfield
social library.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-01-26

bill, so that the joint measure is known
as the Smith Hughes bill,
1t Is, nevertheless, the Page bill, in
substance, and the junior senator from
Vermont should be given credit &C.
cordingly.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-01-26
WANTED

Young or middle aged
woman to care for an invalid
a n d make herself generally
useful, in small family. Wages
$4,000 per month. Give full
particulars and references.
Address,
F. J. POPE,
Charlotte, Vt.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-01-26
VERMONT OPINION
BETTER FIRE PROTECTION.
Barre Times.

The village of Middlebury is showing
the progressive spirit by discussing
means for increasing the efficiency of the
fire department. Middlebury has great
deal OF valuable property to protect,
not the least of which is the growing
group of costly college buildings within
the fire district of the community. Mid
dlebury's duty in this respect is very
important and the responsibility is
great.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-05-17
The Village Trustees.

Another interesting meeting of
the village board was held on Tues
day evening with the members all
present. R. E. Shepherd appeared
before the board and proffered a
quantity of trees to the town for the
beautifying Of the parks. which he
would gladly present to the town pro-
viding he was given assurance that
they would be planted in the parks
and properly cared for. Such assur-
ance was readily given.
There being a need for a water
master to take charge of the irriga-
tion system for the town, F. H. volk-
man, who has been acting as street
commissioner, was unanimously cho-
sen, at a salary of $4,000 per
month, which will be divided be-
tween the town and the Water Co.
The system will be entirely under
the management of Mr.. Volkman and
the users of water will have to COM
ply with the rules laid down by him.
Tuesday, May 22nd was designated
as clean up day, upon which occasion
It is requested that the business
houses close up and the attention OF
each and every citizen be given up to
cleaning up in and around their
premises and also the streets and al
leys Now is the time to remove the
old rubbish and any old garbage that
will tend to breeding flies, and It is
hoped that the citizens in general
will respond to the request OF the
trustees.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-05-17
$500 Per Year
Jerome's Chautauoun.

A surprising number of topliners
head the list of splendid attractions
for our Chautauqua. which Is draw
ing very near, the dates being June
18th to 18th inclusive. The program
outlined includes such premier at
fractions as the Chautauqua Sym
phony Orchestra, Miss Olive McCor-
mick, the American Coloratura So
prano who appears as soloist with the
Orchestra, Arthur D. Carpenter. the
distinguished scientist and astrono-
mer, the Sir Douglas Mawson Motion
Pictures of the Mawson Expedition
into the Antartic and the Comus
Players in Carson of the North
Woods"
We have the program OF the week
before us and it is certainly replete
with many interesting events parti-
cipated In by people of renown, be-
sides varied musical program for
each day which will certainly be en-
joyed by our music lovers. Among
these specialties is the Trebel Clef
Club, a company of lively singers.
the Chautauqua Symphony Orches-
ira, the Scotch Concert Party and the
famous Waikiki Hawaiin Quintet.
which will give two performances on
the last day.
This is the first attempt of chau-
tauqua organization giving Jerome
the benefit of weeks entertainment,
and accordingly our people may be
assured of a fine and interesting pro-
gram
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-05-17
Appalling Death List.

Our people have very small con-
oeption of the appalling loss of life
that has been occasioned by the
European war. A recent Berlin dis
patch gives some figures which are
certainly astonishing. 1t says: Ac-
cording to conservative estimates,
over 100000 soldiers have been
killed since the present war begin, !"
says the Vorwaerts. How many
people are able to form a clear idea
OF what these terrible sacrifices
mean?
"If the 100000 victims we're
marching In close formation, without
cavalry and wagon trains. 1t would
take them 400 hours or Sh days to
pass q given point. provided they
marched day and night, without a
moments rest. The endless line OF
men In the bloom Of youth and the
prime Of manhood would be over $50
miles long and reach from Balse to
the mouth Of the Rhine. And all OF
them are now deadi"
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-05-17
Registrations Plans Completed.

The government has taken the first
preliminary step toward putting into
effect the selective service system for
raising an army of million men.
Certain of speedy action by con-
gress, the war department began dis
tribution of 100000 registration
blanks through which all males of
the nation between the ages of 81
and 81 will be card indexed. These
blanks went to sheriffs and mayors of
hundreds of communities.
The cards contain blanks for IA
questions-every detail the govern
ment wishes to know about its poten-
tial soldiers-and a query whether
exemption is claimed.
Men who are absent from their
home states will be required to pro-
cure a card wherever he may be and
mail it to the county clerk at his
home. Distribution of the cards is
expected to be completed within a
few days.
Under this system Idaho's quota Of
men that will be subject to the draft
is 51.S00. All men between the ages
stated will be required to register.
and severe penalties will be inflicted
upon those who neglect or refuse to
abide by the order. Full instructions
will probably be issued later by the
sheriffs of the various counties.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-05-17
To Limit Land Leases.

Boise, Idaho.-The investigation
into the state agricultural land leases
in southeastern Idaho has been COM
pIeted and the board has reached a
conclusion to solve the complex prob
lem. What that conclusion is will be
announced when the board holds It's
next regular meeting. The investiga-
ton disclosed that the charges made
by Appraisers Within and Walker
were correct and that speculation has
been INDUCED In by commission men
while others acquired large holdings
of leased land. 1t can be said now
that the land board will probably de-
eide that in the future no leases
greater than 320 acres will be allow
cd any one man; that all leases Will
be made nontransferrable, and Will
be sold at public auction to be held
at the seat OF county government to
the highest bidder.
State Auditor Clarence Van Deusen
and M. c. Stott, register OF the land
department. returned last week from
Rexburg, where the board held Its
open meeting. Both state that the
investigation brought out facts corro'
borating the charges Of the apprais'
ers and substantiated their claims
that much of the land In the agricul'
tural class had passed through the
hands of spectators who had made
good commissions out Of the deals.
During the taking OF testimony Il
was admitted by two members OF the
Parkinson family who were present
that they had controlled 400 ane
1900 acres of land. respectfully, bu'
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-05-17
Some High Priced Cattle.

A. w. Leland last week bought
fourteen head of fat cattle from
Chas. Anderson that are probably
the highest priced butcher cattle ever
bought on the tract. One 1890
pound two year old brought S111.20;
another of the same age weighing
1850 brought ss2.OO; and IL head of
yearlings brought an average Of
s61.10 per head. which is thought to
be the highest price ever paid for
yearlings.
The cattle were in prime condition,
had had thorough care and were as
nice a looking bunch as one would
wish to see. Which goes to show
that 1t pays to take proper care of
stock and have them In the right con-
dition when they are marketed.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-05-17
Hearing On Hollister Lands.

The Irrigationist has been notified
by the register of the State Land
board, that a public hearing will be
held on the status of the Hollister
lands. recently investigated by R. L.
Madden. and who has filed his report
stating he has reason TO believe some
of the lands were secured through
dummy" entries. The time for the
hearing is set for Friday, June 1st,
at the office of the State Land Board
at Boise. Any persons interested are
invited to be present.