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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-10-07
HENRY GEORGE AGAIN NAMED.

Democratic Alliance dominates Him Fos
Mayor OF Greater New York.
Henry George has been nominated fof
Mayor of Greater New York by the DemoS
cratic Alliance, comprising the Democrats
League Clubs OF New York and Brooklyn
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-02-05
PERSONAL.

Gen. O. O. Howard of Burlington has
been requested by Gen. Porter to take
the command of the division of War
Veterans in the grand inaugural parade
at Washington on the 4th of March, and
has accepted the position.
Chairman Olin Merrill of the republi-
can State committee gives it to be under
stood that he is still a candidate for the
Office of collector for the district of YER
mont. 1t had been understood that he
had withdrawn from the contest, but
that appears to have been a mistake.
Esther Damon of Plymouth Union Is
the only pensiOner of the revolution liv-
ing in New England. She was born
August l, 1914. On September 6, 1885.
she was married to Noah Damon. Noah
Damon was volunteer from Massa-
chusetts. He was granted a pension
shortly before his death. His widow
has had $50 a year since 1912. Mrs.
Damon is one of the last five widows of
that war to receive pensions from the
government. Besides the five widows
there are three daughters enjoying pen
sions through special acts of congress
for their relief.
The January issue of the Diplomatic
and Consular Review contains an eX-
eellent portrait of Hon. David n. Surke,
consul-general at Tangier, Morocco, to-
gether with sketch of his diplomatic
career. The article concludes as fol-
lows: "Mr. Burke remained but two
years at Malaga, since, on account of
his experience in the service, his known
conservative character and good udg-
ment and the confidence reposed in him
by the department caused the president
to transfer him to the important post
which he now holds. 1t is reasonably
certain to assume that Mr.. Burke will
ably discharge his present functions,
which are. in fact, more diplomatic than
consular, and will correct the abuses
which have been understood to exist
there. While it is of the utmost import
ance to have a man of Mr.. Burke's abili-
ty and character at Tangier, his pecul-
lar sphere of usefulness is undoubtedly
in South America, since he Is a thorough
master of the Spanish language, and in
timately acquainted with the needs and
requirements of the people with whom he
is acquainted and by whom ne is highly
esteemed"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-02-05

gained possession of these roads and who,
presumably, have become personal
friends Of the president, to their salts
faction as completely as possible, that is,
as completely as Mr.. Cleveland dare.
In doing this MIR. Cleveland is but
carrying out his generally established
character of subserviehcy to the
personal monied interests of the country,
to which he was unquestionably largely
indebted for his nomination and elec-
tion.
We add upon this subject the follow
ing short editorial from the Outlook of
Jan. 30:
"When the Pacific funding bill was
pending, its advocates said that the gov
ernment must either accept its provls-
ions and extend its loan to the roads
for eighty odd years at two per cent in
terest, or else pay off the first mortgage
bonds and take possession of the roads.
No sooner, however, was the bill defeat
ed than its advocates began to urge
other alternatives. One of these has
been accepted by Attorney-General Har-
mon. After some negotiations with the
reorganization committee of the Union
Pacific, an agreement has been reached
by which immediate steps will be taken
to fOreclose the mortgage upon this road
and sell the property at public auction.
The debt of the Union Pacific to the gov
ernment is now 500 100000. The re-
organization committee has guaranteed
the encouragement that the road shall
bring at auction such sum as will give
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property brings at the auction more than
the sum guaranteed, the government is
to have the benefit. Attorney General
Harmon commends this arrangement on
tho ground that 1t will return to the gov
ernment the original principal of the
Union Pacific bonds and three and one
third per cent. simple interest thereon
from the date of their issue. He does
not bring out the fact that the govern
ment has all along been paying six per
cent interest on these bonds. ard that
the total sum paid out exceeds by over
S23 600, 900 the sum which the reOrgan-
izatiOn committee offers to pay back.
The effort of the attOrneygeneral to
make the bargain appear an attractive
ole to the government has perhaps created
new prejudice against it. Some mem
bers of congress declare that the attor-
ney-general had no right to dispose of
the road II the manner proposed. The
present law, they say, provides that un-
less the debt is paid in full, the attor-
ney-general must fOreclOse the govern
ment's mortgage and the secretary of
the treasury pay off the prior liens.
Upon this legal question we have no
definite opinion to express. 1t would
seem that the right to dispose of the
property belonged to congress, and that
congress should decide whether the
roads should be sold or held. But,
whatever decision is reached, it is graft
flying to know that the Union Pacific can
be sold on terms more favorable than the
funding bill proposed.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-02-05

One of the most important matters
now developing in the politics and
policies of the country is the disposition
to be made of the debts due to the gov
ernment from the Pacific railroads. As
is generally understood, these roads owe,
with accumulated interest, very large
amount to the government; and this
debt is secured by mortgages upon the
roads. 1t is very evident that the people
of the United States, so far as they have
considered or understand the matter,
have but one feeling,-that this debt
should be paid in full, or that the gov
ernment should foreclOse its mortgages
and take the roads. On the other hand,
the railroads, as now owned and man
aged, are striving to make some ar
rangement so as to pay the government
the least amount possible on the debts.
For such result. they secured in the
house of representatives the favorable
report of bill from the special COM
mittee on these roads. Fortunately, some
of the ablest leaders on the republican
side opposed this bill, and the house, by
a decisive majority, refused to pass it.
Failing here to avoid their obliga-
tions to the government, the alleged
owners of these roads have fallen back
upon their friend Mr.. Cleveland, who is
now using all the power of his office to
aid them as far as possible to avoid pay
ing their honest debts, or to pro-
tect them from the penalty of not pay
ing them. In other words, Mr.. Cleve-
land is now most earnestly at work
in an endeavor to usurp the authority of
congress, and through congress the peO-
pie, and settle this question with the
wealthy or influential gentlemen, who,
by the most disreputable means, as is
almost universally understood, have
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-02-05
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1897.
ANNOUNCEMENT.

emake with the beginning of a new year
a slight alteration in the price of the REGIS
TER, in allowing ten per cent discount when
paid in advance.
We shall endeayor to make the paper more
and more acceptable to its many readers oi
both sexes and all ages.
The serial book on the Horse already be-
gun. will be continued on the page deNolel
70 agricultural interests. 1t will, we DeheNe'
when finished be the most complete work
that has ever vet been published on the SUD
iect, certainly in the English language ana
life cost alone when in book form Will be sew
eral time the price OF the paper for year
Another serial, entitled "Nermont llus
trated, also copyrighted, will appear III the
paper, and begin as soon rs we can complete
the material for its illustration.
The REGISTER during the summer seas
on will also give especial attention TO the
interest of summer travel, one OF the most
important and interesting OF our business
interests. Information received from inc
various summer resorts will be carefully ed
tied and published, including names OF VISIT
ors when furnished.
In order to ex tend the circulation through
ont the state we make the following oHer'
Clubs OF % new subscribers will be furnished
the REGISTER for one year tor $25, and, in adj
dition, we VIII give to each former OF cluo
one copv of the Morgan Register, s. book.
In every town in the State where we have
% subscribers we Will obtain special cores
pondent to furnish local news.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-02-05
FATALLY BURNED.
UNITED STATES SENATE,


The following Washington, ID. =.
despatch of Wednesday was printed In
the dailies of yesterday:
william T. Slasson, % years old, died at the
Emergency hospital today from burns receiv-
ed in an endeavor to save the life OF his
uncle, Charles B. Tilden, a lawyer. kero-
sene lamp exploded in Mr.. Tilden's room at
o'clock this morning and the lawyers
clothing was lgnited
Young Slasson rushed to his uncle's rescue,
clad in his undergarments, and in dragging
the latter out of the apartment and in extin.
gushing the flames he was badly burned.
He ran out into the street was rolling over IN
the mud and slush in an attempt to extin.
guish the flames when a policeman came to
his assistance. Mr.. Tilden was seriously
burned,
Mr.. Tilden is the son of Rev. l.. l..
Tilden, for some years principal of the
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-02-05

The several legislatures, having dis
posed of cigarettes, high hats in theatres
and such like things, are turning their
attention to foot ball. The solons of
Indiana propose to make the game un-
lawful under any circumstances, while
those of Nebraska would fine participants
from $25 to 500 each or imprison them
for three months, and fine officials and
spectators from So to S25.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-02-05

The Vergennes Vermonter is mistaken
in saving that "Vermont has never
had the pension agency within her
borders. Ex-Gov. Barstow of Shell
burne had charge of the Burlington pen
sion agency for many years. He was
we believe, the last agent for Vermont
prior to the consolidation of the Vermont
and New Hampshire agencies at Concord
in the latter State.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-02-05

Middlebury Female seminary. His sis
ter Harriet married Charles Slasson of
Rutland and their son is the young man
mentioned above. Mr.. Tilden was for a
while in his younger days clerk for
Messrs. G.. G. Chapman and n. p. Bar
bOur, who were then doing business in
partnership in store which stood on
the site of the Beckwith e. Co. block.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-02-05

LOsT-A dear little child who made
home happy by its smiles. And to
think, it might have been saved had
the parents only kept in the house One
Minute Cough Cure, the infallible reme-
dy for Group.
ISAAC STERNs, Middlebury.
CLAYTON n. NORTH, ShOreham.
b. f. HASKELL, West Cornwall.
d. II. BENNETT, Bridport.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-02-05
MlDDLEBuRY WATER DEPARTMENT.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO
SETTLE WITH B. b. HOPE,
WATER COMMISSIONER.
WATER COMMISSIONER.

To the taxpayers of the village of Middle.
bury: We, the undersigned, appointed a
committee to settle with B. b. Hope, water
commissioner, report as follows
Sept. 49, 1896. Amount on
hand as per report made TO
vii age Sept 29 1896, $55 p
Amount received from Sept.
10 to Jan. l2, 1897, 1856. 40
CIR.
By amount of orders drawn
above time, $9SS.59
By amount paid in cash for
expenses, Ga 81
By or. per cent on collec
tions during the year,
$46Sl.6 so, $4GS
Balance, 2lO71
SI3lO % sl3lO 70
Amount deposited in bank, 1899 81
paid from receipts
not deposited, "a 81
Commissions, 46 81
sI3lO n
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-02-05

The following letter from Senator
Tillman of South Carolina is in reply to
an inquiry as to the effect of the recent
decision of the United States supreme
court concerning the so-called "dispen-
sary" liquor law of South Carolina upon
the practical operation of that law
UNITED STATES SENATE,
WASHINGTON. ID. c., Jan. Is, 1897.
Jos. BATTELL, ESQ, Middlebury, VT.
Dear SU:-Your letter of Jan. 2Gth
received. The recent decision of the
supreme court is serious blow to the
South Carolina dispensary law, mas
much as it admits the importation of
liquor for "private USE, thus atfording
a means of bringing in whisky under
pretense that 1t is for private use when
in fact it is for sale. | am hard at work
here trying to get legislation through
congress to avoid the worst results of this
decision, and we will also amend the law
in the State so as to counteract, as far as
possible, its evil effects.
The law is very strongly entrenched
in the affections of our people and | see
that it is likely to be adopted in Ala
bama. 1t has already spread through
Georgia and North Carolina.
Very truly,
B. Il. TILLMAN.
As witness, during our recent So
journ at Columbia, of the wonderful
practical value of this law in the direc-
ton of temperance, we sincerely hope,
as must all interested in the great cause
of temperance, that congress will pass
whatever law has been made necessary
by this decision of the supreme court to
ensure the continued efficiency of the
South Carolina or any similar law.
EDITOR REGISTER.
The following Associated Press des-
patch from Washington, under date of
the Sd inst, is of interest IN this con
nectiOn:
Senator Tilman's bill to meet the supreme
court decision on the South Carolina dispen
sary law was amended today in committee
an ordered reported to the senate. The bill
gives the state absolute police power I'm in.
specting all intoxicating liquors or liqu,
imported into state as if they mad been pro
duced IN such state, and stipulates that they
shall not be exempt by reason OF beng intro
duced into a State in original or other pack
ages for private use or otherwise. One OF
the more important amendments agreed to
gives State control OF such liquors within
its borders by whomsoever produced and for
whatever use imported, and without regard
to the manner OF sale provided by IA State OF
territory. The act does not interfere with the
revenue law or liquors or liquids in transit
through a State or territory.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-02-05

We have examined carefully the accounts
of the water commissioners from September
to January II, 1s97, ard find the same correct,
with proper entries and vouchers to sustain
same and find balance due S2l0.72, which is
in bank, less $269.
We find that there was due January |, 1887,
from water-ta<ers the sum of St1SO0.
Respectfully submitted
O.. ID. MINER, NO''''i''OO'
f1n1,, ,. IsQ-
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-02-05

We have decided to send out the first
REGISTER supplement- containing the opening
chapters of "vermont illustrator, with the
issue OF the paper for July >, having secured
the desired additional pictures during our
recent visit to New York.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-02-05

1t is understood that Mr.. Mckinley in
tends to call congress together in extra
session on the 10Th of March.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-02-05

The water commissioners wish US to
say for the information of voters that the
cost of the new head gates and of labor
in the race way was S3lS.l5 and of the
new rack, including labor, S23S 9G. The
whole cost of both these Jobs has been
paid out of the water funds. There is,
however, due the commissioners from
Mr.. Clinton Smith one-half the cost of
the rack, or Sll9 IS, and from c. c. Peck,
a. p. Tupper, the Electric company and
Mr. Smith fOur-ifths of the cost of the
headgates, or S254.45; so that the water
department is the richer by the sum of
$ll9.4S and S254.45 than appears by the
committees report. These facts were to
have been included in the report, but
were overlooked.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-02-05
IL. :. BENEDICT.
BATTELL BLOCK.
CHARTERED IN ls47.


Surplus 2SO,3IO.34
Total Assets, S5,7s0,4 ,434.20
TRUSTEES.
Z. f. WARD, WILLARD CRANE,
CHARLES p SMITH, HENRY GREENE,
}. l.. BARsTOW, A. q. 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 atterward interest will commence the
first OF the following month.
Interest will be credited to depositors Jan
uary st and July lst, compromising twice q
year. There are no stockholders in 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 ner cent, but by a law enacted
by the last Legislature no savings bank can
pay more than
4 PER CENT
until its surplus reaches ten per cent of its
deposits when a special dividend is prOVid.
ed tor.
All taxes in this State are paid by the BANK
on deposits OF 1880 or less. Deposits are
received in sums from 81 to $4,000, s'nd 10 in.
terest VIII be paid on any sum in -Xcess OF
this amount, except on deposits by widows
orphans, administrators, executors, guar
dians, charitable or religious institutions or
on trust funds deposited by order of court.
Funds may be sent by bank chec. Or lraft
or postal money order and deposit book will
oe returned by next mail.
Applications for loans or tor information as
70 standing OF the bank may be made to Rufus
Wainwright, Middlebury, or e. c. Dixie,
Bristol.
CHARLES p. SMITH. President
c. Z. WARD Treasurer.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-12
ROANOKE. VA. WEDNESDAY. MAY IL, 1897.

Confederate who died at the mouth Of the
guns ut Malvern Hill; the Federal who
fought at Spotsylvania thirty three years
ago to-day, and the Confederate who beat
them back; the men who fought on the
bloody slopes of Gaines Mill and ut Get
tysburg, were all manly comrades. ~
I'VE point out the Confederate soldiers
and hold them up to honor" concluded
Major Daniel. "First, because they were
our backbone; secondly, because they
fought us. because their energy and valor
supplied the want of materials. Because
they were sincere, self sacrificing in de-
mountaineering, thirsting, and dying
for the cause
I'VE come not to this place of tombs as
those who mourn and will not he COM
forted. The Master has said, My will,
not thine, ne DONE and accustomed to
obey orders, the old Confederate, who has
always been true to his duty, and who
had very little distance to go to get re-
ligion, if he did not have it before,
grounds arms and answers back to
Heaven, THY will, not mine, he done. y"
Senator Daniel was greeted with pro-
longed cheers rs he took his seat and
three lusty cheers were given by the
crowd, at the suggestion of Judge Minor.
America" was then sung by the multi
tude. Captain Frank Cunningham lead
ing, and the benediction was pronounced
by Rev. Mr.. Quarles.
A national salute was fired and taps
sounded, and the ceremonies were at an
end.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-12
SYMPHONY RECITALs FREE.
AT wareroo:2s of Hobbe Piano Go
every afternoon from 3 to O'Clock.
IT NEVER DISAppOIN.rS

There comes Il tine when the fever has
broken, or the antagonizing pain has left,
and the worn and wasted system Graves
nourishment The stomach cannot re-
ceive the strong and substantial food
which in perfect health it gladly takes,
but seeks more concentrated and assim-
liable form of nourishment. Then it is
that Diastatic Malt II concentrated liquid
extract of malt and hops-proves it's es-
pecial worth and comes to the aid of ply
stefan and patient in it's rich fullness Of
rapidly assimilable nourishment 1t
builds up tissue, increases nerve force,
multiplies the red corpuscles, strength
ems and tones the system, spurs appetite,
stimulates the ..absorbents and hastens
recovery in marked degree. Diastatic
Malt is invaluable as n nerve strengthened
for weak and delicate children, for over
worked students, for professional people
and Tor every one whose calling is wear.
ing on nerve and brain. Physicians say
so and prescribe Diastatic Malt. Van
Lear Bros. Druggists, sole agents for
Roanoke. 10 cents bottle; ST. per
dozen.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-12
WILL BE DELAYED.
Complications of Senate a nendments
Are Very Confusing.

Complications of Senate a nendments
Are Very Confusing.
Washington, May 11.-There will he
considerable delay in the consideration of
the tariff bill in the Senate, due almost
entirely to the complications caused by
the Senate amendments, which are so con-
fusng that experts have not yet been able
to complete comparative statements,
which have been demanded by the Demo-
Gratis. There is no telling now what
value these statements will have when
they are completed.
Members of the finance committee pro.
fess Ignorance as to when these state
ments Will be completed. There are so
many errors in the work thus far that n
complete review of the entire bill may he
necessary.
It may be week or ten days later than
ut first anticipated before the bill will be
taken up in the Senate for a full and Tree
discussion.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-12
The Spanish Bank in That City Has
Suspended Payments.
AN EXCHANGE OF BILLS FOR srL-
YER GIVEN AS THE CAUSE.
THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE CROWD
ED ABOUT TO PAY TAXES ON
THEIR NOTES, :AND ORDER WAS
MAINTAINED WITH MUCH DIFF
F1cULTY-GEN. yvEYLER MAKES
"A RAPID MARcH-A CUBAN RU.
NOR DENIED.

Havana, May 1.-THE Spanish bank
in this city has suspended. The causes
OF the suspension were the exchange of
silver for bills and rumors that bills
would be quoted Mt n high figure. Thou
sands of people crowded into the bank to
pay their taxes on bank notes, and the
officials were compelled to call upon the
police to maintain order.
Fheo. MenendeZ Gonzales has been shot
ut Cnbanas fortress for rebellion and in
cendiarism. The government has granted
an eNeduatur to Pauline Iaguno, acting
consul for the United States ut Baracoa,
Capt. Gen. Weyler, after n rarid march
from San Juan de Las Yeras, arrived UNI
eNpectedly ut Snncti Spiritrs at {, O'Clock
yesterday morning, escorted by the Prin-
cipe Regiment. He passed the night in
camp about one league from the city, and
on entering Sancti Spritus had to wait a
long while for Mai. NIarios Garcia and
Commander Arminan to open the military
headquarters. The captain general is
said to be not the least fatigued by his
recent activity.
The Malloria Battalion arrived at
Sancti Spiritus last night and Col. Pintos,
with the Arapeles and Puerto Rico Bat
tallious. and the Trevino Squadron, from
Arroyo Blanco, arrived there to-day. Gen.
Obregon, with the Tarifa Squadron and
the Alfonso NH battalion mas left Sa-
nett Spiritus with..a convoy for Caibaguan
and Arroyo Blanco
Gems. Bazan, Hernandez and Velasco,
have arrived here. Former Civil Gov.
Porrua, who was replaced on April 80 by
the Marquis Palmerola, sailed for Spain
to-day, with Delegates Martinez and Car
vaJal.
Washington, May 1.-THE report that
secret negotiations of great Importance
are being carried on between Spain and
the United States in regard. to Cuba is de-
MED mt the State Department.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-12
THE INSTITUTE WITHDRAWN.

Staunton, May 11.-Under n decree of
the city hustings court, in the case of
VIM. knabe Manufacturing Company, of
Baltimore, vs.. Gait, trustee, ct AL, the
commissioners to-day offered at auction
the real estate and buildings of the ia
nous Wesleyan Female Institute. Nine
Thousand five hundred dollars was the
highest bid, and the property. which cost
S50.000 or more, was withdrawn, to be
offered ut later and more favorable
time.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-12
BOLD GOMEZ.
He is Now at the Gates Of the City
of Havana.

Havana, May 11.--Gomez's flank move
ment has been successful in every partic.
nlar and the bold Cuban general Is now nc
ohe very gates of Havana. General Wey-
Ter is in the Santa Clara province and is
totally unaware of the coup accomplished
by his foe. Gomez's latest movement is
the greatest piece of generalship since
the war began.