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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-05-14

The logic of the railroad brother
hoods is at times confusing The latest
strike vote follows so soon upon the
elimination of the recent outlaw
movement that some ordinary people
cannot quite grasp the meaning OF it.
1t savors of "The strike is dead; long
live the strike" 1t is not so long ago
that the brotherhoods successfully en-
listed public opinion in their fight for
big Four" integrity. They had point
ed the finger of scorn at the "insur-
gents" and backed by the nation were
able to preserve their organization in
violate, And now they dare this same
public opinion by embarking on a
strike of their own, even though it be a
strike strictly la mode.
1t is to be regretted that the presi-
dents Labor Board should so early
meet with an obstacle in union i'm
patience. Every claim has been prom
ised sympathetic audience. Why not
hold of? The people enthusiastically
put down the rebel strike in the in
terests OF organized labor. The unions
would recognize this assistance by spar
ing the public from the consequences
of another traffic tieup
The New England branches Of the
Brotherhoods steadfastly stuck to their
jobs in the late strike. Their action
elected the laudits of the entire east
ern press. Nor was anybody forgetful
of the misery STAYED off by their stand.
And if unfortunately the present strike
should spread, we all shall look to our
New England railroad men to again
stem the tide of hardship incidental to
a lockout.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-05-14

Tomorrow the townspeople of Mid
dlebury will be asked to help a pro-
ject that is 100 per cent local Many
campaigns have taken money out of
Middlebury, with nothing but senti-
mental satisfaction as a dividend. To-
morrow We all will be asked to do our
little bit toward furthering the chill
drens pleasure We adults envy the
kiddies their chance for care-iree en-
joyment. Let us share their fun by
contributing toward the installment OF
recreation apparatus in the playground.
The returns will be measured not in
dollars and cents not in the conscious
ness that we are aiding a worthy cause
on a foreign shore. Middlebury chill
dren's hearts will be made happier
and the echoes of their joy will be the
recompense, thousand fold, Of our
interest.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-05-14
"Fair Play for Ripton, Please

l was much interested in the Tooth
less Gray Horse" item in the last is
sue of The Register, especially the SEN
tence, "Rpton has an atmosphere said
to be unusually favorable to lawsuits"
also the thinly yelled sneer in the
question, Can anyone not Ripton-ite
understand the situation?" This, l be-
lieve is an insult to our town and peo-
pie that should not pass unanswered.
have lived and worked in several
towns, and l know there are places not
far distant where the atmosphere is
much thicker than it is here. The
trouble is, too many people in neighbor-
ing towns have acquired the senseless
habit of sneering at anything that hap
pens to happen in Ripton. The horse
case may we'll pass as a small affair
nevertheless, the contestants had no
difficulty in finding plenty of lawyers
in Middlebury small enough to take
the matter up, and pick the bones of
the old gray horse.
Respectfully,
Jason Billings
Ripton, VT, May 10, 1920
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-05-14
What's The Matter?

(From the St. Adams Messenger
A good many people are asking,
whats he matter with American" The
Catholic Forester gives these terse an
swers:
"Too many diamonds, not enough
alarm clocks
"Too many silk skirts, not enough
blue flannel ones.
TOO many pointed-toed shoes, and
not enough square-toed ones.
TOO much decollette and not enough
aprons.
TOO many satin-upholstered limou-
sines and not enough cows
TOO much oil stock and not enough
saving accounts.
"Too much envy of the results Of
hard work and too little desire to
emulate it,
"Too many desiring short cuts to
wealth and too few willing to pay the
price
TOO much of the spirit of get while
the getting is good and not enough Of
the old-fashoned Christianity"
This isn't elegant writing, it wasn't
meant to be, but whole lot is said in
a few short paragraphs. Practically
everyone who reads these lines will adj
nit their truth, One of the strange
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-05-14

visiting Mrs. Mary Hamilton for a
few weeks returned to her home in
Brockton, Mass, Tuesday.
Mrs. Mary Hamilton went to Poult
ney Monday to visit her daughter,
Ruth, who is attending T. C. A. Mrs.
Jefferies accompanied her.
Miss Julia Ellis went Monday to
assist Mrs Ed. Harrington during her
boarding season and Agnes Goddard
will keep house for L. A. Ellis.
Miss Vera Benson, who has been
helping Mrs George Calvin returned
to the home of her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Ed Benson last Sunday.
Mrs Matilda Henderson, who has
been for two years with her daughter
Bertha Larsen in Everett, Wash, came
Wednesday to live with her grandson,
Silas Goddard for a time
The road side fire which started on
the Lake road and was fast creeping
into the woods south of Charles Ev-
erts' farm, was extinguished by the
calling of help from the village.
William Conant and Silas Goddard
were IN Burlington Sunday to visit
their wives at the Mary Fletcher hos
pital. Mrs Goddard underwent an
operation Monday and Mrs. Conant is
expected home this week
William Noyes former resident of
this town and son of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Noyes died at his home in
Beaver, Utah, of influenza which is
prevalent in that city He was i'll only
a very short time. He leaves a widow,
father and mother, three sisters, Mrs.
George Cornell, the Misses Ruth and
Dorothy Moves; also three brothers,
Karl, Richard and Harold Noyes to
mourn his loss
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-05-14
SALISBURY NEWS
(Mrs. C. A. Bump, Correspondent

(Mrs. C. A. Bump, Correspondent
A. A. Bucklin of Cuttingsville was
at c. A. Bumps Tuesday.
The Methodist Ladies' Aid met last
Wednesday with Mrs. Reach.
The village schools celebrated Arbor
day afternoon by ascending Sunset
hill.
The Methodist Sunday School ice
cream sale was a success. About S2l
was the net proceeds.
Mr.. and Mrs Harold Dyer of Rut-
land were weekend guests of his par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. ]. E. Dyer.
Hermon Damon of Rochester is
boarding for a few weeks at the home
of his uncle, Frank Damon.
Rev David W. Reid went Tuesday
to Brattleboro to attend the State
Conference of Congregational churches.
Rev David W. Reid will preach on
"The Contribution of Congregational
ism to American Life" next Sunday,
May 10th.
Mr.. and Mrs A. N. Partlow left
Thursday for North Lawrence, N. Y,
to visit his mother They returned
Sunday.
Rev David w. Reid was in Lincoln
Monday evening to attend the 50th
wedding anniversary OF Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ. B. Cove
Mrs O. P. Mead who has been in
Florida for the winter with her daugh-
ter Mrs. Russell Barker, returned home
Thursday. Mrs. Everett Stevens, her
daughter, came to be with her for a
short while.
Mrs George Jefferies, who has been
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-05-14

Southeastern Vermont is interested
in the candidacy of George o. Gridley
of Windsor for delegate-at-large to the
national Republican convention. Mr.
Gridley is one of the men who is put
ting Vermont on the map, being at
the head of the Windsor plant of the
National Acme company which is doing
a business of $7,500,000 a year, He
served his town one term as a member
of the house of representatives at
Montpelier and was recognized as one
of the leaders OF that body. In other
official positions he has gained a large
acquaintance and is everywhere recog
nized as a man who does things. Ii
he was sent as one of "the big four
from Vermont he would take an active
part in the selection OF the Republican
candidate for the presidency and do
honor to his state. The name of
George L. Durham Of this town has
been mentioned for one OF the dele
gates but he does not intend to max
an active canvass OF the place. So !
would seem the Republicans Of south
eastern Vermont could unite in their
support of NJ. Gridley and have the
state creditably represented in the ma
tional convention Of the Repub.iCa;
party. Brattleboro Re,ormer
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-05-14
High School Notes

May % has been decided upon for the
reception to be given by the Junior
Class to the Senior Class.
The baseball nine will meet Cath
edral High of Burlington, Saturday at
Burlington The team has two vic
tories and one defeat thus far and a
third victory is looked for Saturday.
The Glee Club entertainment held
last Monday evening was very sue
cessful. Solos were rendered by Miss
St John, Miss Smith, Mr.. Taylor and
Mr.. Haynes. A reading by Miss Ross
and some chorus numbers made up the
pleasing program.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-05-14

Willis n. Cady, candidate for State
Senator, paid us a call during the week.
After hearing of the condition of the
county's roads, we asked for develop
ments in his political campaign. Char
acteristically of the man, Mr. Cady
said he had set aside that issue for the
time being in order to give undivided
attention to the job in hand, the i'm
provement of the highways.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-05-14
CORNWALL NEWS
(Mrs. C. H. Lane, Correspondence

The Rev. and Mrs. C. R, HamIn
have returned from Brattleboro where
they attended the State Missionary
meeting
Mrs. Adele Gibson, who has been on
visit to her sister Mrs. Kelsey in
Newburyport, Mass, has returned to
her daughters Mrs. George Parkhill
Mr. and Mrs. John Angel, who re-
Gently sold their home and farm to
F. D. Manchester, left Thursday for
Park Falls, Wis, where they are to
reside near the home of their son, John
" Angel.
William Spear, commanding officer of
the Penguin" one of United States
mine sweepers, who has been at his
hime in town for several weeks on
leave of absence has returned to duty
at Charleston, S. c. and will soon leave
for the Pacific coast via Panama Canal.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-05-14
May History Not Repeat

Careful measurement OF the snow
fall during the past winter 1--WE use the
word past advsedlyl at ST. Johnsbury,
shows that the unusually large fall of
nine feet and five inches was recorded.
Diarists should not fail to make note
of the fact for the benefit OF contem-
plation, many years hence. Some on
coming generation might marvel over
the statistics Barre Times
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-05-14

History repeats itself in the lament
able case of the Barre mother who left
on the floor a tub of scalding water
into which the baby fell and was scald-
ed to death This stunt, the leaving
of loose matches and poisons in reach
of children and starting the fire with
kerosene still proclaim with stentor
tones the national need of fool-killer
Rutland Herald
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-05-14
MIDDLEBURY LOCALS

Paul Bristol of Burlington was a
weekend guest Of his mother, Mrs.
Charles Cady.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Cheney Of
Rutland, former residents, were in
town Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Leonard Of
Poultney were in town Wednesday to
attend the Parker Merrill prize speak
ing at the college where their son
Charles spoke. He secured the second
prize.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-05-14

The letter from a taxpayer in to-
days Register anent the dust plague
is the digest of universal sentiment
Who in town has not been forced to
bite the dust? Not only has it be-
come the Encouragement of the house
wife; it is also the torment of the
pedestrian.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-05-14

human race, and because | will not
sell all have and 60 out and beg
borrow or steal more to give away, l
have been cussed, discussed, boycotted
talked to, talked about, lied to, lied
about. held up, hung up, robbed and
ruined, and the only reason am
clinging to life is to see who or what
in his coming next "-Ex
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-05-14
Undertakers Take Note

Lost-Buried alive in a cloud of dust
the beautiful village of Middlebury.
Funerals next winter when the resi-
dents have undermined their health by
eating dirt all summer and consequent
ly are unable to withstand the ravages
of an epidemic.
A TaYnauer
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-05-14

The manner in which Candidate Bah
lit is drawing the fire of his various OPP
ponents would seem to indicate that he
is causing some worry in more than
one political camp Not much am
munition is wasted on a weakling and
it seems to be forcing itself home in
various quarters that Mr.. Babbitt is
the man out on front today Burling
ton News.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-05-14

things about the human animal is that
while he is able to recognize the truth,
he finds it difficult or impossible to
practice it.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-05-14

Tourists are finding serious difficult
ties in Europe. A million of the boys
who toured the same countries two
years ago could have warned them of
that. More satisfactory in every way
would it be to "see America first.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-05-14

During the week the lawn about the
village fountain has been allowed to
get a start. Boys, why not let it
grown
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-05-14
WITH THE EDITORS

Such men as Willis N. Cady of
Mddlebury who announced his can
didacy for the state senate this year
such men are their own Platforms
Randolph Herald and News
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-05-14

THE REGISTER COMPANY, INC.
Charles E. Crane, Editor and Manager
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-05-14

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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-05-14

THE MIDDLEBURY REGISTER
Published Every Friday Noon
Entered as second-class matter, at
the pOstofice at Middlebury, VT.
, 1920-02-06

Dear Sir:
Your opinion fully expressed in your
p per of Feb. 4th., regarding the pres
e t day topic as to whether we shoulG
retain the present form of government
W til it's naval administrators, or whether
W ) should change to civil form, seems to
b poorly supported by the community,
Il e chief reason | am sure comes from
tt fact, that a few schemars toward
Sc f ACKNOWLEDGMENT have been s~tlffine
in o the poor people, chiefly the labour
in class, their views, and demanding
Il 7ir cooperation III voting to that effect,
w thout showing to them the advantages
al eady gained from The present form of
government, and not allowing each mem
, 1920-02-06

are it's peculiar characteristics. M.
Smith then inquired what government
obtains in New York and u20n being tod
civil government, rejoined then let s
have civil government here, and quiz
ted the hall.
After everything is said and done ii is
probably ali a waste Of time in debating
and rushing into heated ARGUMENT on the
question Of what form of government IS
desirable as the Congressional Commits
sion which raust be given the credit ct
being composed of cOmpe ent Judges
will most likely determine for itself and
make recommendations independent Il
the special wishes Of any particular class,
faction, or even the majority here. 1t
clnn3t be gainsaid that the present form
Of government is civil, and therefore It
i, ridiculous to speak o. wanting what IS
Saready here. With the Governor am
G her officials chosen from among civil
a1s. the expenses of maintaining such a
ratinue will fall heavily on the lSlanCS
and increased taxation must naturaiT
follow. The Customs revenues Whlcl
revert to the Colonial Treasury nowadays,
viii possibly be withheld; the hospitals
and leper asylum will drop back into the
Cd groove for want OF means which car
not be raised here; the navy bands viii
rresumsb bly, be disbanded and dozens Ct
oar young men again beaded to the
n lmber struggling for an existence; thA
i lands viii become less eI1-supportIng
and immigration will resul in 9radusl
dApopulation. And during this time who
knows but that the very outrages 50
reuch presented IS the bugDear Of a naval
g)vernmeet may still take place, for
there is nothing to prevent this, the cor
trol of sucn irregularities by ~vesting
power in the civil authorities berg in the
general opinion but a fantasy. Ma ne the
o aces on the continent Whele me worst
Conditions prevail ard ask Why sach i3
possible unoer civil government. AS 1
4 after Of fact naval govern ment is in
e l|istence in only a few places where
t. ere is peace. and the population civlliz
Ell. We have civil government now n a
f rm the communities can maintain and
develop under, and no change seems
n acessary Or eXpedient.
, 1920-02-06

We have already made a great change
in our time, and today the very ones that
advocated that chan &c, are heard beWall-
ing their loss as, "h4ving sold their Dir h
right for a ness ct pottage. liz V e
those influential sci emerS told the p4o-
pie that our chief administrators are at
present paid by the Navy Department,
and that the saiari IS of the Governor,
Secr( tary, Doctors, and their en- ire staff
under civ govern. lent must De puid
by me people :? I ave they been told
that our native GurSes are trained,
uniformed, fed ano paid by the Navy
Department, and t at the vii hdraWal
of which means, lew civil doctors to
practice, at the eX )enSe CT the people,
with 40 free Operat ems or cons citations
as are afforded ne DOOR a the dlspen-
sary Of the hospital :! also tlat over forty
native young men that are at present
enlisted as bandSmen IN the u. 5. Navy
and representing the support OF over for
ty ia Miles will with the incoming OF a
civil government )e shiI ted - some
other station, aud, all tnings consld-
cred would mean .ess money clrcula-
ted in our island? Have they beGn
told that these is ands are not self
supporting and, to pay the salaries Of
the men in Office heretofore mentioned
and support the hospitals would mean
higher taXati0n6 unG7r civil ddIuiniotIa-
ton ? And that the schemes Of SAM a
ton slch as the w system aud com
plete irrigation as pl nned for these is
lands by the Naval government W u oe
abols he'd or paio for by the people unCer
a Civil Government, and can they pay for
them :? Have they forgotten that tle
Naval Government only a few short
months g at their own expense caused
to be i~nocculated thousands Of natives
against that scourge of influenza thee
by sa ing many lives in our community,
and tlat t0ey are Wi, ing to do still more
good if they are give the claAce?
Have they been to / that our present
Governor whose pc icy is fair play TO
all' and who is class I'd among the best
Governors of the Virgin Islands, is a
Nava Admiral, and hat the Naval De-
partn emf has many more such capable
men at the back Of ITEM? If the people
have not been told these things let the
leaders who are 'adU eating The masses"
tell them, and also point out TO them the
fact that the Nsva, Government to k
over these islands during the great war,
and ldging from the good accomplished
al sucl a perilous time, even to the send
ing of their NAVAL crafts across the
ocean when Civil ores were afraid to
travel, bringing US mail, that privilege
OF con municatiOr with our GEAR ones in
distant lands, Let Us shen snow our ap
, 1920-02-06

Friday Evening concert
U. s, MA VAL BAND,
ChristiaEsted, Virgin Islands,
Feb. 9Th. 1920.
First Musician Jacob w, PauIus, Leader.
-:PROGRA M
PART T..
March The Rifle Regiment. j. P. Sousa
Overture Bright and Gay. Backie-Byer
Waltz Hawaiian Rose, F. Henri Kick
man
Fox-Trot. .... Everything Is Nice That
Comes From Dixie Clarke, Meyer,
and Ager
PART ii.
March. Washington Grays.C {. S. ,1rafulIa
Overture Poet and Peasant F. Won Suppe
Fox-Trot Smoky HalIow. Henry Mills
One-Step 49,. Meow. 49,, Mel B. Kaufman
NATIONAL ANTHEM.
, 1920-02-06
NATIONAL ANTHEM.

We are pleased to learn of the promo
ton to the rank Of Sergeant Of COrpOrals
Naughton and Prince of the Police Force,
stationed at Richmond and Kingshill res
pectlVely.
81 lines Of rain were measured at the
Fort at 8 O'Clock this morning.
MR.. TOTTEN'S MEETING IN THE
THEATRE ON WEDNESDAY NIGHI
was largely attended AID is conceded as
having drawn the greatest assembly of
respectable and refined people of this
community that has graced a public
meeting in years. The working classes
we're also represented and the conduct
can be commended as superior to that of
last Sunday evening. The speaker of
the evening was Mr.. Ashley Totten who
reviewed the question of naval and civil
forms of government. not championin0
either but emphasizing the advantages,
and disadvantages of both, as he knows
them to exist, and admOnishing great
care in making a choice. He related
many interesting anecdotes in connection
with the political graft under civil gov
eminent III the States, and on the whole
held then tereSt OF his hearers during the
course of his talk which lasted more than
an hour. Mr.. Morris Davis, Of the Labor
Union of Frederiksted, who declared him.
self a supporter Of the present form of
government, made a short address and
two or three other speakers in the audi
ence presented views and interrogatories
pro and con. Mr.. Samuel A. Smith ask
ed Mr.. Totten to explain fully the pecull-
arities characteristic OF civil and naval
governments but to this Mr.. Totten replied
that as stated on a previous occasion the
Governor had told him that this was a
civil government. and as Ihe. Mr.. Tntten.
had no knowledge Of what a really naval
government was, it appeared to him that
those who have lived under the admin
istratiOn here OUGHT best to know what
, 1920-02-06

81 lines Of rain were measured at the
Fort at 8 O'Clock this morning,
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1920-12-11

Sc necesitan sefioritas blancas que hs
van cursado primer aho de Alta Escue
la para completar la clase de Proban.
das que Sc organizarA fines de diciem.
bre. Las de la Isla que deseen solici.
tar deberan dirigirse a Miss Rosa A
Gonzalez. superintendent de Nurses
y 81 residen en- San Juan en- .pueblos
hmitrofes podran verla los Iunes, mier.
coles viernes de once media doce
antes meridiano en- su oficina del Hospi.
tai.
Las alumnas de esta escuela diariamer
te~son solicitadas para trabajar donn
clio, hospitales, institnciones ben6fcas.
~entrales azucareras. sanidad. etc, de
modo que Sc ofrece una brillante opor-
tunidad para asegurar su pcrvenir.
El Hospital Presbiteriano Meno la Es
cuela Clasica de Nurses Bastara so
10 que usted Sc gradii en- ella para que
sea siempre solicitada, mejor retribuids