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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-10-08
LATE TELEGRAPHlC NEWS.

The recall of Gen. Weyler has been
opposed by a mass-meeting of the loyal
Cubans which met on Tuesday to pass
resolutions of confidence in Weyler and
his methods.
Col. Daniel 5. Lamont has been elected
president of the Northern Pacific express
company, which is an adjunct of the
Northern Pacific railroad of which he
is director and vice-president.
England has finally made known her
decision on the seal conference question.
The TumOr of last week is confirmed.
Great Britain refuses to confer If Japan
and Russia are parties to the meeting
Canada is said to be at the bottom of the
refusal.
Experts who have been investigating
the sales of sealskins in London, in or
der to obtain evidence for the use of the
United States at the seal conference,
have proof that so per cent of the skins
sold by the Canadian companies are
those of female seals, and that most of
the animals were shot.
The rumor widely printed early in the
week to the effect that Pope Leo was de-
clining rapidly In health and that the end
was near, is denied by later dispatches.
He is as well as usual.
la the series of three games for the
Temple cup between the seasons cham
piOns and the Baltimore ball team, the
Baltlmores were victorious, taking two
of the games. The last one they won
with ridiculous ease.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-10-08
Hope For CUBA.

The latest newspaper rumor in regard
B the intentions of the United States in
he relief of Cuba is to the effect that
n Tuesday our new minister to Spain
resented an official note from Secretary
herman to the foreign Office at Madrid.
he contents of this note is problemat-
pal. hut coming at the time of change
h the ministry of Spain, considerable
nportance is attached TO it. That Gu
Ian matters are fast approaching a head
| certain. 1t is reported that General
YevIer has been recalled, the old cabl-
LET of Spain which has kept him in pow
r has been superseded, we have new
Minister with secret instructions at the
Spanish court. and altogether the out
ook for a final settlement of the rebel
ion in the island is bright. That all
ibertv.loving Americans hope this set
lemeut will mean Cuba's freedom and
Ultimate accession to the United States
roes without saying. With peace assur-
ID and an honest government, capital
would pour into the island and the raw
.ges of war be made to rapidly dlsap-
bear. and the Incompatible resources OF
he "Queen of the Antilles would soon
Dlace her where she rightly belongs
Lmong the leading wealth-producers OF
|he world.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-10-08
THE THREE HIGHWAYS.


Middlebury and Rutland.
Between Middlebury and Rutland are
three great highways running side by
side, in some places just as near each
other as possible. The first or most an
cient is Otter creek, which was used by
the primitive Inhabitants for an unknown
period. To the early settlers it was the
only means of communication through
the dense forests. a few instances on
record will bear repeating. Col John
Chpman with several others came from
Connecticut in l7GG. They followed the
Battenllll to the head waters of Otter
creek, which they followed to the foot of
Sutherland falls. Here they built large
canoe, fastened their cart to the stern of
it, loaded their tools and provisions into
it. with men enough to row it, while the
rest with their oxen made their way as
best they could through the woods to
Middleburv. Most of the party con-
tinued TO Nergennes.
In 177l Robert Torrance and family
came from Connecticut. They descended
Otter creek in a boat or raft. Three
years later, at the invasion of Burgoyne,
they dug out six Eastwood boats near the
river, placed the women and goods in the
same, floated down the river, and began
their retreat up otter creek to Pittsford,
where there was military post. On his
return after the war they drove seven
cows and ten sheep, taking the creek at
Pittsford.
Widow Story's cave, which will be
long remembered, traces back to l776.
Stephen Goodrich, his father, mother
and sister came to town in l7S5 with a
cart and oxen, five cows and five hogs.
ID r1 a
raft and flOated down the creek, which
soon became a favOrite road in the sum-
mer and winter. A boat was built early,
which ran weekly to Pittsford.
In 1877 Ephraim Kirby sent his son
and others to Pittsford to procure some
apple trees. They went up the creek in
canoe, and on their return ran into the
rapids above the falls and would have
gone over, but Mr.. Kirby caught hold OF
one of the timbers of the bridge then
being built, and they were rescued.
This account of the funeral of Judge
Painters wife is given in 1880: A raft
was made by lashng together two canoes
and spreading boards over them. Or
| this the corpse was placed, accom- panied
| by the mourners and friends and men &C
manage the boats, while a few Others
walked on the shore. Thus arranged
the procession moved up the creek.
Many years later a few enterprisine
citizens of the place Joined forces and
built a small steamer, the Valley Queen
which with its genial Captain Chapman
made frequent excursions to Brandon
and her points for picnics, etc. Finan
ciAlly it was not success, and with the
use of match its last trip was made il
"dire confusion"
The second road was public highway
called the Creek road, laid out and estab
lished by the seectmen in 1906. 1t con
meets at Seeley with road to Salisbury
and thence to Rutland. The last grea
highway is the Rutland railroad, which
was commenced in 1915 and ran its frs
train to Boston Dec Is, 1919.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-10-08
A LETTER FROM EX-GOV. HOLBROOK.
He Recalls the Formation of the state
Agricultural society at Middlebury.

He Recalls the Formation of the state
Agricultural society at Middlebury.
Hon. :. u. Nash of Middlebury is in
receipt of an interesting letter from eX-
Gov. Frederick HOlbrOok of Brattleboro
in reply to an invitation to attend as
guest the Brandon fair. it will be re-
called by some of the early promoters of
the Vermont State Agricultural society
that he was its first president and con-
tinued in Office for some years and until
elected governor. Those who remember
his first address, delivered IN Middlebury
in 1851. before ii large and comprehen'
sive audience, representing all profes-
sions, pronounced it as characteristic OF
the mana finished production of
strength and beauty.
In his letter to Mr.. Nash, Gov. Hol-
brook gives high tribute of credit to
Addison county. At the request OF
some who know well Gov. lolbrook,
Mr.. Nash permits the letter to be re-
produced in print As the letter states,
he was the first war governor, and the
state has occasion to be proud of his
record. Following is the letter:
BRATrLEBoRO, VT, Sept. 20. ls97.
Hon. S. p. Nash:
MY DEAR SIR-Accept my thanks for your
polite and gracious invitation to me to attend
the Forest Park Agricultural Fair ut Brandon
next week. l regret to feel compelled to
irego compliance with the invitation. Ad-
vanced age makes it incumbent on me to
avoid the fatigue and exposure incident to
travelling from home. Though remarkably
well, for such an old fellow, still find it eN
pedient to be more careful than when in the
prime Of life.
How well remember the formation OF the
State Agricu tural society, and its first iair at
Middlebury The original prime movers IN
its formation were mostly Addison county
men. 1 do not think that n more Intelligent
manly, grand set of yeomen could be found
/ in any district or country in the wide world
than dwelt ina that county at that time
/ am the last living War Governor con
| temporary with me in office, saYe GOV
! Sprague of Rhode Island.
! Please present my respects to any gentle
men you may meet at the fair who know me
with my good wishes for pleasant time anC
successful fair. with kind regards,
FREDERICK HOLBROuK.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-10-08

Don't bolt your food; it irrtates your
stomach. Choose digestible food and
chew it, Indigestion is dangerous sick
ness. Proper care prevents it. Shaker
Digestive Cordial cures it. That is the
long and short of Indigestion. Now, the
question is: Have yoH got indigestion?
Yes, if you have pain or discomfort after
eating, headache, dizziness, nausea, ofien-
sve breath, heartburn, languor, weak
ness, fever, jaundce, hatulence, loss of
appetite, irritabilty, constipation, etc.
Yes, you have Indigestion. 70 cure it,
take Shaker Digestive Cordial. The
medicinal herbs and plants of which
Shaker Digestive Cordial is composed,
help to digest the food in your stomach
help to strengthen your stomach When
your stomach IS strong, care will keep it
so. Shaker Digestive Cordial is for sale
by druggists, price 10 cents to Sl.O0 per
bottle.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-10-08
rAr NEW YORK CAMPAlaN.

The remarkable political contest just
beginning in New York is attracting the
eyes of the whole reading pOpulace of
the country Friends of pure municipal
government everywhere are taking a
a keen interest in what bids fair to be
four-sided fight for the mayoralty of the
newly-created city. Every faction of
The Democratic party seems to have
placed man in nomination. Tammany
proper has Judge Van Wyck as the head
of its Irregular" ticket; one faction has
nominated Henry George, the great
single-tax advocate, while Others are
vet to be heard from. The regular Re
publican nominee is Gen. Tracy, while
Seth Low, the president of Columbia
university, is the choice of the Citizens
Union, an organization which was the
earliest in the field with a proposition
for a campaign on purely municipal
issues.
The importance of the election does
not rest alone in the matter of keeping
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-10-08
CArARR4 CANNOT Be CURED

with local applications, as they cannot reach
the seat OF the Oiseasc. Catarrh is blood or
disease, and I'm order to cure 1T
YOU must take internal remedies. Hall's Ca
taIrh Cure is taken internally and acts direct.
lV on the blood and mucuOus surfaces.
Halls Catarrh Cure il not a Quack medicine.
1t was prescribed by one of the best physlc.
ians I'm the country for years. and is "A regular
prescription. II is composed of the hest ton
les known. combined with the best blood
purifiers, acting directlV on the mucous sur
faces. The perfect combination of the two
ingredients il what produces such wonderful
results in curing catarrh Send for testimon
las, free.
f. j. CHENEY, Props, Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by druggists, price 15c.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-10-08

To heal the broken and diseased tis-
sues, to sOothe the irritated surfaces, to
instantly relieve and to permanently
cure is the mission of DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve.
ISAAC STERNs, Middleburv.
b. G. PECK or DAY Bros. +. Middlebury
C.. l.. SOwLE, West Cornwall.
y II. BENNETT, BridpOrt.
C.. b. KENDALL, ShOreham.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-10-08

Both the Grand Trunk and the Boston
Maine railways are reported to be
ftpr the control of the Vermont Cen
ral. Whichever way the cat jumps,
ur people can but be benefited by hav-
ng strong truns, line with metropolitan
utlets back of the Central, though sym
athies will no doubt all be with the
boston s. Maine.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-10-08

Immediate Relief from Neuralgia
TO whom it may concern: Neurotic
on Co., Burlington, Vt. Dear friends =
This is to certify that | have been a
great sufferer from neuralgia for num-
Der of years. | was induced by friend
to try NeurOtic Oil, and it gave me M
MEDIATE RELIEF. Cannot say too
much for this wonderful remedy. MRS
VIM. POTTER. Neurotic Oil costs %
cents at drug and ganeral stores.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-10-08
CARD

We, the undersigned. agree to refund
the money on fifty-cent bottle of
Greene's Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure
your cough or cold. We also guarantee
a twenty-five cent bottle to prove salts
factory or no pay.
W. II. SHELDON.
w. O. SANFORD,
ISAAC STEBNs,
G.. n. NORTH, ShOreham,
ID. II. BENNETT. Bridport.
j IL. FLETCHER,
4l-2Gw f. III. DEAN, MOnktOn.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-10-08

Bees attacked Mrs. A. b. l.oomis of
Middletown Saturday, stinging her so
badly that her arms were swollen to
twice their usual size.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-10-08
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT.

On and after June the price of the
rGIsrER will be 81 a year if paid in
ivance, or sl,25 a year if not so paid.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-10-08

Is the latest novelty in garments.
We can't describe it here. but If you
want garment that combines utility
and beauty, buy one. They are made
in cloth and velour, beautifully braided
and are bound to become popular
wrap.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-10-08
For the Woman

Who doesn't care for high-grade nov
city goods we have the same standard
lines which have made our cloak room
the best known of any in northern New
England; we have bought with a
thought of the peoples needs in mind
and the prices and numbers of gar
ments already sold proves that the
public appreciate our good taste.
If there's a woman in town who
failed to look through our cloak room
during the opening, please call and see
some correct stuff at proper prices.
n. Il. CHAMBERLIN.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-10-08
4 PER CENT

until ITS surplus reaches ten per cent of ITS
deposits, when "a special dividend is provid.
ed for.
All taxes in this State are PAID by the banK
on deposits OF $500 or less. Deposits are
received in sums from Al to $1,000, and no in
terest viii be paid on any sum in excess OF
this amount, except on deposits by widows,
orphans, administra' 'ors, executors, guar
dians charitable or religious institutions or
on trust funds deposited by order of court.
Funds may be sent by bank check or iran
or postal money order and deposit book win
be returned by next mail.
Applications tor loans or for information as
to standing of the bank may be made to Rutus
Wainwright, Middlebury, or f. c. Dixie,
Bristol.
CHARLES p. SMITH. President
FREDERICK W. WARD, Treasurer.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-10-08

Jos PRINTING OF every variety at the lowest
4ees consistent with good work and quality
stock
Ten per cent discount for cash in advance.
Advertising Rates on application.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-10-08

S5.0O2,6IO.27

Total Assets, S5,0O2, ,64O.27
TRUSTEES.
Z. r. WARD, WILLARD CRANE,
CHARLES +. SMITH, HENRY GREENE
j. l.. BARsTow, a. &. PIERCE
HENRY WELLS.
Receives and pays deposits daily. Deposits
made on either OF the first four business DAYS
of any month draw interest from the lst II
made afterward interest will commence the
first OF the following month.
Interest will be credited to depositors Jan.
uary LIST and July lst, compounding twice o
year. There are no stockholders i'm this bank.
All the earnings, less expenses belong to de.
positors. The rate OF interest depends on the
earnings and tor the past twelve years has
beer AZ per cent, but by n law enacted
by the last legislature no savings bank can
pay more than
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-10-08

FRIDAY, OCTOBER S, 1897.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1897-02-25

The recurrence IN this belt OF country
Of seasons of abundant rainfall and q
corresponding lack of same is being dem
oostrated beyond question. The rec.
ords of lakes and ponds show that much
higher stage of water has existed for
many years than there is ut present.
This being the case, the surrounding
soil must necessarily have contained
during that time abundant moisture.
Stump lake IN the northern part Of the
state shows where trees OF large growth
have been cut off half way to their top
the chopper reaching them only from the
ice that was formed in tho lake at suf.
ficient height. Now tho water has re-
osded 90 far that these stumps stand far
sbove the reach Of any one attempting
to cut the trees.
In making citizens in Rolette county,
Judge Rose found very old family Of
BALI breeds or mixed French and Indian.
The mother was LOG years old, the daugh-
ter "a and nephew 67. The old lady
had lived in the Red river valley for
nearly 80 years and her testimony was
that there were periods of from five to
seven years Of alternating rain and snow
fall and diminished quantity Of the
same, or years of good crops and light
crops. 1t looks as il the state had en-
tered the return period Of good crops.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1897-02-25
A Property Owners Views.

w. Bronson of New York city returned
Wednesday. He owns and represents
a large amount of land in North Dakota,
western Minnesota and property in
Great Falls, Mont The lands here, are
in the southern part of the county near
Montpelier. They were known as the
Whitney lands, and are mostly Wild land
all for sale and at bargains.
Mr.. Bronson says while great fears are
entertained of the high water in the Red
River valley this year, by the farmers of
that region, yet the snowfall is bound to
be big help to the state at large.
As to the future prospects for better
times, be thinks prosperity will return
with q new tariff bill. and, although he
has been democrat he is now in favor
of q higher tariff and particularly on
wool. In addition to tariff if certain
congressman, including Senator Davis,
will quit talking jingo,sm, for some i'm
aginary personal advantage and let this
war agitation die out, the business OF
the country will resume its normal con-
ditions.
Mr.. Bronson says he believes in inter.
national bimetsllism, but does not con.
slider himself qualified TO express an
opinion as to when such an agreement
can he reached, it ever, but does not
think this country can ever bring 1t to
pass alone. As to the cause Of low
prices OF food sod farm prices he believes
the increase in machinery and "overpro,
duction" is responsible. He expects to
see the year 1897 show whether condi.
tions will improve or not.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1897-02-25
A Wreck on the Valley Line.

A wreck occurred on the Valley branch
near Dlckey, Sunday, that very nearly
resulted disastrously to Conductor
Hunter, Brakeman Hunter and crew
of section men and snowshovellers. The
rails spread under the rear Of baggage
car, used in place OF a caboose, attached
to wedge plow that was opening the
branch. The accident was not notced
by the engineer, and for quarter Of a
mile the cars was jerked over the ties at
full speed. Finally the front trucks
jumped the track and the car rolled over
on it's side, just after crossing bridge.
Conductor Hunter was bruised about
the head and body, and the safe IN the
car fell on section mans hand and
bruised it badly. Brakeman Hunter
was unlnjured, although the car rolled
over several times. The car caught fire
and the men were unable to release
themselves until the engine crew came
to their assistance and prled open door.
The escape from death was about Hs
close as any of the train crew ever had :.
The wreck was kept very quiet Mon
day and Tuesday a wrecking train was
sent to Dickey to pick up what was left
OF the car.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1897-02-25
Married in Washington.

The Daily Olympisn of Washington
contains a notice OF the marriage of
Miss Emma Melvin, daughter Of H. T.
Melvin formerly Of this county, and Fl.
O. Oldfield, which took place at the resi-
denoe of the brides parents February l6.
Mrs. Oldtield has been teaching school
for some time. Their future home is in
Everett, Wash, where they will be at
home after March 1st. The Olymplan
says 'Atter the ceremony, which was
witnessed by the immediate relatives
and few intimate friends of the bride,
the company we're invited to the dining
room, where bounteous repsst was
served. The bride was charmingly
gowned in pure white, and was the
recipient OF many handsome and useful
PRESENTS"
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1897-02-25
A New Map.

The Northern Pacific railway company
has published new and complete map
of the Kootenal mining country. The
railroad service north Of Spokane carries
passengers into the mining country.
The map and folder gives the time from
St. Paul, the rate and the distance aud
also description Of the Kootenai coun-
try, with cost of living, illustrations of
mining property and great deal of in
formation about this celebrated district.
1t is most interesting description Of
that new mining region. Write to Chse.
s. Fee, general passenger sgent,St. Paul,
for q copy.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1897-02-25
STATE NEW $.

Valley Oityites are looking for higher
water than IN 80.
l.. o. Bue OF Nelson county lost three
dozen turkeys by wolves.
Fifty head OF cattle on Dickey coun-
ty ranch died for lack OF salt.
The Record says the boot-leggers and
blind piggers have left Csndo for cooler
localities.
Attorney Sorlie Of Grand Forks is be.
ing sued for 81 500 damages for allowing
q suit to 60 by default.
A petition was circulated last week fol
the appointment Of N. 7. Nelson OF
Pembins, collector OF customs.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1897-02-25

amount OF money demanded BY Mr..
Spicer and was not allowed to take the
horse. He at that time manifested
anger and went away in a bad bumor.
The circumstances was mentioned to
Jack Waldron, by Spicer, and the Indian
described in such way that it is believed
he can be placed. Whether he was the
one who committed the murder remains
to be proven, but Mr.. Lsbrock says it is
agreed that he is the one.
The testimony given by the doctor at
the inquest was to the effect that he be-
lieved the murder was committed by the
one man, and that Spicer, his wife, Mrs.
Wsldron, Mrs. Rouse and the children
we're killed in the order named. The
room where Mrs. Rouse was found in.
dicated about the only struggle which
had taken place between the murderer
and his victims, the curtains in two or
three places in the room being stained
with blood and there being pool of blood
in several places on the floor. An ash
stick which Mrs. Rouse was accustomed
to keep about was found covered with
blood, and 1t had been stuck into the
dead woman's throat, as though she had
defended herself with it until overcome,
and then the murderer had seized it
from her and plunged 1t into her throat
in his fury.
The excitement in the neighborhood
is at fever heat, and hundreds of people
have visited the home where the bodies
of the dead have lain, and seen the re-
MAINS The funeral took place Sunday.
TIE legislature has Offered reward
of $500 for the capture Of the murderer.