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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-01-05
A LIVE ISSUE.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian.

1.-THE sale, manufacture or trans
portation of intoxicating liquors within,
the importation thereof into and
expectation thereof, from the United
States and all territories subject to the
jurisdiction thereof for beverage pur-
poses are hereby prohibited.
The Congress shall have power to
enforce this article by all appropriate
legislation. This article shall not be
construed to abridge the power of the
several States to enforce State prohbi-
tory laws. "
The above is the text of a constitu-
tiona amendment voted upon favor
ably by the senate judiciary committee.
If two-thirds of the members of con-
gress vote to adopt it the temperance
question will be a very live issue for the
next two years.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-01-05
DAUGHTERS OF AMERICAN REV.
OLUTION.

The seventh annual Gentlemen s
Night" entertainment of Mary Baker
Allen chapter was held at the chapter
house on the evening of Thursday, De-
cember 28, with Miss Katharine
Griswold as hostess and Mrs. C. F.
Benedict, Mrs. C. w. Jones, Miss
Jessie Lane and Mrs. Emery Parent as
her efficient committee. The program
began with appropriate remarks by the
regent Mrs. C. H. Lane, preceded her
introduction of Professor Dawson of
Middlebury College, who kindly con-
sented to give few readings. A
pleasing number entitled "The De-
batting Society,"" was encored and he
gave humorous sketch "The Tri-
cycle" Mrs. Lane then introduced
Superintendent A. w. Eddy, who gave
sterioptican display of Vermont views.
Music, and then an announcement of
supper, Rev. S. X. Darlington saying
grace. The daintily laid tables seated
about seventy-fve. The menu included
creamed oysters, sandwiches, coffee,
olives, cake and maple mousse. After
supper at the earnest solicitation of the
hostess and committee Professor Davi-
son gave several brief but excellent
selections and on being recalled gave
"a Leap Year Proposal" which closed
the program with hearty laughter. The
sincere thanks of the entire chapter are
due Professor Dawson and Superinten-
dent Eddy for their assistance. The
hostess and committee desire also to ex-
tend thanks to the young ladies' and
gentlemen who so quietly and deftly
served at supper thereby materially
aiding in the success of happy even
ing.
KATHARINE GRIswoLD, Historian.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-01-05
WILL ESTABLISH BRANCH.

The widely circulated rumors that the
famed E. j. du Pont de Nemours com.
pany Of Delaware is to establish pine
box factory in White River Junction
seem likely to bear fruit. 1t is under
stood that the firm is to purchase the
new but never occupied factory of the
B. F. Andrew & Son Co. The purpose
of the new undertaking is the produc-
tion of pine boxes in knock down form
for shipment to the powder and shell
factories in Delaware.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-01-05
THE SHEEP INDUSTRY.
Bennington Banner.


Every little while the newspapers
raise a talk in favor Of keeping more
sheep in Vermont and one of these
periodic discussions is now in pro-
gress, With the prices Of wool and
mutton where they are now and
where they are likely to remain the
misunderstanding sheep in this State
would be highly profitable, particularly
in the back towns where farms can
be bought for little money, were
it not for one thing that is ruinous to
the industry. This insuperable objec-
ton is the dog nuisance. 1t is just
about impossible to raise sheep at a
profit in. NewlEngland because of the
depredations Of dogs which are
allowed to run at large. This issue
has been before the Vermont legisla-
ture at every session for twenty years
and every time majority of the
members have voted in favor of the
dogs rather than the sheep. We sup
pose the legislature now in session
will do the same. 1t is strange COM
mentary on human nature that so large
a proportion of farmers in the legsla-
ture are up in arms against the pro.
lection of deer which do little damage
to orchards and at the same time will
vote to protect dogs Of no value what
ever which have ruined one of the
largest and most profitable industries
Of the State.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-01-05
A MINORITY PRESIDENT.
st. Adams Messenger.

Many revisions of opinion on the
presidential election have been neces-
sary. At first Hughes had swept the
country, next Wilson had nosed out a
victor, and then Wilson had received a
tremendous vote of approval. The
middle estimate was correct. Wilson
just nosed under the wire. Given
fewer than 1000 more votes in Cali
fornia and Hughes would have been
elected. Mr.. Wilson will be after
March a just what he is today
minority president. A majority of the
voters of this country did not want to
see him in the White House again. He
did not run as well as did Taft at the
time of his election, or Roosevelt, or
Mckinley, for all of these men were
majority presidents, went into the
White House because more Americans
wanted them there than didn't. That
ism the case with Wilson. The major
ity of his fellow citizens wanted him
to retire to private life, but they were
not able to unite their choice on any
given man. Yet, Wilson is just as
much president as if every vote cast
had been thrown for him. He is presi-
dent enough to have Southerner
come up to Vermont to examine the
banks, turning his shoulder on the
most loyal and generous Democrats
in the country, those found right in this
little State.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-01-05
SEVEN ECLIPSES IN 1917.

Four eclipses of the sun and three of
the moon, the greatest number possible
in single year, will occur in 1917, &C
cording to memorandum issued Satur-
day at Washington by the naval obser-
vatory. The last year in which seven
eclipses came was early in the last CEN
fury, and the next will be 1885. On Jan
uary there will be total eclipse of
the moon by the earth's shadow visible
throughout the United States beginning
at 1880 a. m. and ending at 4:39 a. M,
eastern standard time. Between 2 and
1929 eastern time the eclipse will be
total.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-01-05
VERMONT NEWS.
FOUR ENGINES DAMAGED.

Fire broke out in the Boston & Maine
roundhouse at Newport Friday and de-
stroyed one section of the building.
The section contained seven engines,
three Of which were removed without
injury. The fire was of unknown origin
and at one time assumed alarming pro.
portions, but was subdued before spread
ing, The loss was about $40, 600.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-01-05
DIED AT AGE OF 9S.

Mrs. Elmira Buchanan died at her
home at Pittsford Mills Friday after a
short illness. She was born in Rutland
98 years ago last April and had lived in
Pittsford between 60 and 70 years. In
1874 she was married to James Buchanan
of Pttsford, Mrs. Bucknam is sur
vived by two daughters, Mrs. Alice
Newton and Miss Marion A. Buchanan
of Pittsford, with whom she lived. The
funeral was held at the house at 13O
o'clock Sunday afternoon.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-01-05
GROWTH OF VT. LABORATORY

"fNN " 80 ~ - AffAbOiNn Wv .
The Vermont State laboratory of
hygiene on December 81 closed the
busiest year in its history, the demands
on the laboratory having constantly
increased since its establishment in 1899.
To show the increase in the work
the officials. state that in 1899 2726
specimens were examined and in 1916,
l143O were examined. In the first
year no autopsies were performed to
determine the cause of death while last
year so were performed. In 1899 there
were no examinations of food samples
while in 1916, 266 such samples were
analysed. Thirty.eight specimens Of
milk were analysed in 1899 and last year
8l8 were examined. The cost of main
tanning the laboratory has increased 90
per cent since 1899 but the increase in
the number of specimens examined has
been 1893 per cent.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-01-05
THE MORGAN HORSE.
Rutland News.

Rutland gains still further dis
tinction, along an entirely different
line. 1t has the most valuable string
Of horses Of any type, probably, Of any
town in Vermont. There is reason for
peculiar pride in the magnificent assem-
blage Of American saddle horses, tenn
porarily at least, if not permanently,
in this city, and that is the fact that
substantially 60 per cent Of this animal
Of uneXampled style, intelligence, con-
formation and capabilities is the pure
Vermont Morgan.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-01-05
This-And Five Cents [

DON'T Miss THIS. Cut out this slip
enclose five cents to Foley & Co., 2S3j
Sheffield Ave-, Chicago, H., writing you
name and address clearly. You will re-
ceive in return a trial package contain
ing Foley's Honey and Tar Compound
for bronchial coughs, colds and Group
Foley Kidney Pills, for pain in sides and
back, rheumatism, backache, kidney and
bladder ailments; Foley Cathartic Tab.
lets, wholesome and thoroughly cleans.
ing cathartic, especially comforting to
stout persons.-adv.
Frost's Pharmacy % Main ST., Middle
bury, E. j. Whitney, Salisbury, Vt.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-01-05
INJURED BY GAS EXPLOSION.

Arthur G. Manning of Rutland was
seriously burned about the head and
face Tuesday morning when gas in a
well exploded at the gas plant of the
Rutland Railway, Light and Power com
pany on Cleveland avenue Manning,
who is employed at the plant, opened
the well door and as he did so the ex-
plosion followed. 1t is supposed piec e
of waste in his pocket which was afire
dropped into the well. There was a
loud report but only slight damage was
done to the building. DR.. F. H. Geb-
hardt was called and the man was re-
moved to the Rutland hospital. 1t is
he will recover.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-01-05
TO PURCHASE FOREST LANDS.

State Forester A. f. Halves is to ask
the Legislature for an appropriation of
$40, 900 instead of $500 to be used to
purchase new forest lands for the State.
The department now has an option on
300 acres on the east side of Camels
Hump in North DuXbury and the pur-
chase of this land has been approved
by the governor. There is money enough
on hand to complete the deal. This pur-
chase will make $500 acres on Cancels
Hump owned by the State. State
forest lands now total $1,000 acres.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-01-05

Is that only Jersey breeders are en-
gagged in dairying in Vermont, 1t is
proposed this year, to have a Holstein
booth maintained by the Holstein-
Friesan association, to have a speaker
CGen. G, W, Wood, Of Worcester,
Mass,,) at the banquet, and to attempt
to make an adequate showing Of
Holstein-F riesian interests.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-01-05
VERMONT DAIRYMEN.

The meeting of the Vermont Dairy.
mems Association is to be held at Bur-
lington, in the Armory building, on Jan
uary 8, 10, and II. On the evening of
January II banquet is to be given.
Hitherto these meetings have been
given but little attention by Holstein
men and the appearance thereby given
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-01-05
Commissioners Notice.
Estate of
Mrs Anna L. Hamilton,
late Of Weybridge

The undersigned, having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the District of ADJ
Olson. commissioners. to receive, examine and adj
Just the claims and demands of all persons against
the estate of Mrs. Anna l. Hamilton. late of Wey-
exhibited in offset thereto. hereby give notice
that we will meet for the purpose aforesaid, at the
residence of Charles l.. Jewett. in the town of
Weybrdge. in said District. on the 18th day of
January and 10th day of June. next, from 2
o'clock D. m until 4p. M. on each of said days
and that six months frcm the Dist day of Decem-
Der A. d, 1916 is the time limited by said Court
for said creditors to present their claims to for
examination and allowance.
Dated at Middlebury VT, this 2lst day of De-
cember, A. d. 1916.
John A. James comriss,oror.
Charles p Conlon |oi'iiii'ssioners
George Ed. Child, Administrator. 81
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-01-05
212S WED AT BELLOWS FALLS.

The last official business day of the
year brought 10 couples from different
sections of New England to Bellows
Falls Saturday to secure Gretna Green
marriage licenses. The office of Town
Clerk L. S. Hayes closed at 5 O'Clock
and when the last license of the year
had been issued the records showed that
1,O64 had been given out since January
l. There were l07 licenses issued dur
ing December. The number of mar
riage licenses issued to Gretna Green
couples, not including local couples, by
months since January l follows:
January, l6; February, 20; March, 20;
April, 81; May, SO; June, 81; July, 1875;
August, lO9; September, 1875; October,
Ill; November, 119; December, 1O7.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-01-05
VERMONT OPINION
MIDDLEBURYITES.
Rntlnnd Newa.

Visitors to Rutland hereafter who
are noticeably bewhiskered may safely
be called Middleburyites. The BARRIERS
in the college village have increased the
price Of shaves so per cent.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-01-05

The Middlebury Register is the best
advertising medium in Addison County.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-20
Influence of Stars Upon Man -.
Shown IN the Plelades Mystery

cence that is surprisingly beautiful.
They are usually spoken of as the
Seven Stars" because there are seven
which a keen eye can individually
make out, and the group really in
cludes hundreds of twinkling points
which a telescope immeditely brings
into clear view.
Among the many celebrated
legends about them is that which
everybody has read of, the story OF
the Lost Plead" This asserts that
formerly all seven of the principal
members of the group were plainly
visible, but that one of them has faded
beyond the reach of vision. 1t seems
to be fact that two Of the seven are
variable in brightness, but it has never
been possible to say, with certainty,
which of these is the one referred to
in the legend, if, indeed, either of them
is really the Lost Plead"
But the most curious fact of all is
that quite recently it has been discov-
cred that the Pleiades are enveloped
in a mysterious maze of knotted ne
| oulde, eoiiiP loils nay
streams and loops of silvery light,
which the eye cannot perceive, but
which Photographic telescope re-
veals in astonishing splendor. Some
of these nebulous clouds are, indeed,
so photographically brilliant that
with long exposure to the plates, the
stars are swallowed up and lost III
them:
This discovery may have something
i to do with the phosphorescent appear
ance of the Pleiades, which has always
been noticed and which has led, in
poetic descriptions of them to such
expressions as Tennyson's when he
says that the Pleiadcs glitter ike
swarm OF fireflies tangled in a silver
braid"
Another remarkable fact about these
strange stars is that they are all NOV
ing together like flight of birds mi.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-20
By GARRETT P. SERvISS.

find in the Bible, In the Book Of JOB,
these words: "Canst thou bind the sweet
influence of the Pleiades. or loose~the bands
of jOrion?" Just what influence does the
above have In relation to our planet and
the heavenly bodies?" L. D. NJ. Newark.
Putting aside all question in regard
to the exact meaning Of the original
on which this celebrated passage is
based, there remains no doubt of the
immense and very. strange influence
that the group Of stars called the
Pleiades has, from time immemoriali
exercised over the human magma
ton. ..-.. a-...,.-.. .... ,
There is, perhaps, no other celes-
tial object to which so many mystical
Specifications have been attached, in
all times, and in every part of the
earth. Always they have been re-
garded as connected in some dim way
with the destnies OF man. The saw
ages found on some of the remote
Pacific islands by the early navigators
knew the Pleiades and had their le-
gends about them, no less than did all
the great nations of antiquity. The
historical origin OF the worldwide cult
OF these stars remains undiscovered.
Considering their universal fame
and the wonderful charm that they
have exercised over the minds OF SO
many men, one would expect to find
the Pleaides the most conspicuous
phenomenon in the heavens, but far
from being that, they are not readily
noticeable to one who is not accus-
toned to viewing the sky at night
and a little mist in the air almost en-
tirely obscures them.
How does it happen, then, that SO
modest a group OF small stars has
come to outrank all others in reputa-
ton, making them, as Miss Clerke
has said: "l'he meeting place in the
skies of mythology and sciences"
One explanation may be found in
their uniqueness of situation and ap-
pearance, and their picturesque beau
ty, as contrasted with the relative
faintness of their light. They are as
ISOLATED with the greatest and bright
est consultations id the heavens, and
they lie close alongside the ecliptic,
or annual path of the sun.
Although individually small, their
brightest member, Alcyone, bsing OF
only the third magnitude, they are
crowded together in a space that
seems but a iandbreadth, and their
rays are so intermingled that they
produce upon the eye an effect like
that of cluster of gems. ..
There are also included among
them a multitude of stars so minute
that the eye cannot separately dis
tingush them but which impart to
the whole a glimmering phosphores-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-20

Milady's Easter raiment will rival
Joseph's coat Of many hues, judging
by the spring opening display Of
feminine fincries at the Burgess-Nash
store. From the top Of her tolorful
Easter bonnet to the tip Of her vari-
colored boot, Milady will dazzle the
eye and squander the purse with the
brilliancy Of her attire.
That the martial note is no longer
sounded in spring fashions, with the
exception perhaps of the return OF
the cape wrap, but that everything
is distinctly new and rejuvenated to
most youthful degree, suggests a
new era. The appearance Of the Rus
sian blouse in striped Tussahs, re-
placing the sports sweater and in
dainter gcorgettes for dressier wear
with brilliant-hued skirts, intimates
that Dame Fashion anticipated the
Russian revolution instead Of adjust
ing her modes to the news OF the
hour. i
The inevitable spring suit takes
a minor position this season, unless
it is of satin or the new jersey silk,
when compared with the lovely
frocks and wonderful wraps which
are being shown here. The coats
are hared and come in exquisite ma
terials, satins, taffetas and are fash
toned with RULES, and heavily orna-
| mented. s-ts .n.g s.y.,.
Combinations are 50 new as to be
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-20
Restaurant FrOck
Tribute to 0maha's
Metropolitan Rank

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A tribute to Omaha's metropolitan
character are the new restaurant
frocks featured for the first time at
the Brandeis stores spring showing.
They differ from the ordinary even
ing gown by being built little higher
in the neck, the sleeves long, albeit
OF the fimsicst net or chiffon and in
their slightly subdued tones. With
fine new hotels becoming more and
more popular as social rendezvous the
advent Of the restaurant frock was in
evitable. u
The new small women's and misses
department is featuring the coat-dress,
a one-piecc street dress of serge, or
tricotine, to be worn with furs as an
adjunct. The models are simple in
line and give promise for popularity
on account Of their youthful appear
ance.
Eilet and Irish laces are the newest
trimming for the spring blouses, They
are used with Gcorgette crepes in
most inviting effects. The same mate
rails forming the Russian blouse, with
the peplin effect, will be worn with
bright-colored silk and satin skirts
this season.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-20
Model Home is Being Built;
Orchard & Wilhelm FurniShers

Omaha's model home" built pri-
rnarily neither for home nor CONNER
cial use, but for the purpose of DEM
onstrating to prospective home own
ers, is under course of construction
in Mime Lusa. Cooperation be-
tween contractor, decorator and fur
nisher is being carried out to the last
word and, when completed, maid
will be placed in charge and the pub
lie invited to come and inspect it.
The complete furnishing, from
kitchen to bedroom, will be from
Orchard-Wilhelm. g..-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-20
Easter Raiment for Milady Will
Riual Joseph's Coat for Varied Hues

nounced in the unusual and striking
models shown here.
In lingerie hneries ones heart is
irrevocably lost. New washable satins
which have the advantage of un-
twrinkable qualities. replace the wan
ing popularity Of the crepe de chine
camisoles, night robes, boudoir negli-
gees, ct al.
High, ornate boots, still necessary
because skirts are to continue short,
are shown in uncnding delight.
The Burgess-Nash windows, carry
ing out the motif OF Sunset on the
Nile" are wonderfully effective, while
the store itself is bower of beauty,
profusion OF spring blossoms and
palms and ferns, Transforming the
whole interior.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-20

On the Calendar. !.
; Mrs. Ralph Kiewit will entertain
the Thimble club tomorrow after
noon. $.
Mrs. George Kiewit will be host
ess for the Smith College associa-
ton Wednesday afternoon.
DR.. and Mrs. ]. E. Summers are en-
pertaining fifteen guests at dinner this
evening in honor Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Luther Drake.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-20
Serves Ten Years in Navy.
Now Must Prove Citizenship

After being in the United States
navy for almost ten years Gunner's
Mate c. +. Yarnell, native of Penn
sylvania, now attached to the Omaha
recruiting station, has been asked by
Uncle Sam to prove his citizenship.
Yarnell is now eligible under re-
cent ruling to receive increased pay
for re-cnlisting, but must prove his
citizenship first.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-20
Disciples Of Christ
Organize in Benson

Ralph c. Harding. superintendent
Of Douglas county Christian missions,
assisted by Messrs. Graham. Rowe,
Wheeler and Evans OF the board, or
sanized Christian church in Benson
Sunday night, with twenty-nine char
ter members and a total prospective
membership of sixty. The topic of
the evening was "Why Christian
Church in Benson" Evangelistic
services will be continued indefinitely.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-20
Admits Love for Husband,
sA Yet Wife Seeks Divorce

Elizabeth. Sturgeon, who has filed
an answer to her husbands divorce
action brought in district court, de-
MES that she ever threatened to leave
her spouse and go to the man she
loves" She asserts that Lock W.
Sturgeon, her husband, SIS the only
man she loves sa
His alleged obnoxious disposition,
perpetual growing and fault finding"
have caused her to be nervous
wreck, she states. Separate mainten-
ance is asked in the wife's answer
and cross petition. .=..a
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-20
e6:G!eN&!;!o@zl!a|1]Y
March 10 iLA W1elL52cioD l.-esx=
Looked On as a Home.
March 10

Looked On as a Home.
If you, OF your own accord, with
out being put il prison or anything
like that, live in one pleasant place
Tor seven months without leaving 1t
for so much as a single night, you
are apt to become as much attached
10 that place as if it were your home.
That is exactly the case with a great
many people who have taken cruises
on some OF the great ocean steamers
which have been sunk during the war.
The steamer Laconia, which was
sunk about two weeks ago off the
coast of ireland without warning at
about 10 O'Clock p. M, was one OF the
largest steamers OF the Cunard line.
All the steamers of that line are
named for old Roman provinces and
have names ending in ia" as, for in
stance, Mauritania, Etruria, Car
pathia and Laconia.
A number of Omaha people have
sailed on that last named boat. Mrs.
Chester Nieman had the great pleas
ure four years ago of taking Z seven
months cruise on the Mediterranean
in it, and during that time came to
feel as il it were permanent abiding
place. When the news of the sinking
OF the ship came she felt an actual
pang as if she had lost pleasant
memory. N