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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-06-18
One Minute Cough Cure, cures.
That Is what 1t was MAIDS for.
Estate of Judah Carter.

CTATE OF VERMONT. The Probate
oDIsTRICT OF ADDISON. SIS. Court tor the
District of Addison:
To all persons interested IN the estate OF
Judah Carter, late OF Orwell, in said dis
trict, deceased. GREETING:
By the authority OF the State OF Vermont,
you are hereby notified to appear before the
said probate court at the probate office II
Mlddlebury, in said district on the 18th day
OF June, A. ID. 1897, at 10 o'clock a. M,
to show cause, II any you have, why the &C.
count of Albert j. Dickinson, administrator
OF the estate OF sad deceased, should
not be allowed, and also why the resi-.
due OF said estate should not be distributed
TO the parties entitled thereto.
Dated at MiddeburY, in said District this
Sth day OF June, A. ID. 1897.
BY order OF court.
n Attest, JAMES Nj. SLADE, Judge.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-06-18

Don't thin your blood with sassafras
or poison it with blue mass: but aid
nature by using DeWitt's Little Early
Risers. the famous little pills for con.
stipation. biliOusness and stomach and
liver troubles. They are purely yege-
table.
u. H. BENNETT. Bridport.
b. F. HASKELL. West Cornwall.
ISAAC STERNs. Middlebury.
CLAYTON y. NORTH, Shoreham.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-06-18

"Do you know the value of an oath?'
asked the magistrate of an old woman who
was to be the next witness.
Eyes sir, l does. One of these here
lawyers give me 10 to swear 'gainst 10th
er side. That the value of an oath, ain t
itYl-Pick Me Up.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-06-18

Send for Baby or Dairy catalogue No. just
ing fund Of useful and practical daryng facts and Information
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-06-18

There are two solid silver tea tables at
Windsor castle.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-06-18

Dewitt Collie & Cholera Cure.
Pleasant. quiclc results. safe TO use.
New-York tribune., 1897-01-04

Wheeler" He said that he had bought 1T lately
in pawnshop.
Samuel ID. Babcock is a member OF the bank
ing firm of Hollister Babcock. at No. so
Broadway. He has a town house at No. 636
Fifth ave.
Late in the afternoon the Sutherland brothers
confessed to Captain kiea, Of the Highbridge
station. that they had also robbed at River
dale the country home Of Colonel Daniel Apple
ton. of the wel-known publishing firm. on De-
cember 2S. pawnticket for a clock stolen
from the Appleton house found in their pos
session.
Three pairs OF gloves enumerated in the list
of articles stolen are said to be the property of
d. Kellogg whose home Is next TO that of Mr.
BabcOck membership ticket to the League
of American Wheelmen. in the name of Schuyler
II. Smith, Boston, Mass, which was also found
In their possession. 1t Is thought by the Captain
will connect them with recent Boston robbery
Mr. Babcock when seen at his home. No. GIG
Fifthave.. last night. said that the value Of the
property taken from his country home by
thieves was. he thought. comparatively small
The silverware had been removed to the city
house. he sad and nothing Of any great value
was left in the Riverdale house. He expressed
his satisfaction at the arrest of the two pris-
oners and said that he would prosecute both OF
them to the full extent Of the law.
New-York tribune., 1897-01-04
A VIGILANCE COMMITTEE.
PEEKSKILL'S CITIZENS ORGANIZE TO PRO-
TECT THE VILLAGE FROM BURG
LARS AND THIEVES

Captain John Smith chief of the new Peekskill
volunteer police force. Vigilance Committee,
which now consists of over one hundred and thirty
five men. called together his Executive Committee
and advisors on Saturday afternoon and for nearly
three hours matters discussed and plans per-
footed. There present besides Captain Smith.
Stephen ID. Horton. president of the village; Sec
retary George f. Briggs and these members Of the
Executive Committee: Ex-Supei visor James ii.
Haight ex-Water Commissioner James T. Sutton,
Edward c. Wilson, Charles Nassau Wells and John
Lynch plan was mapped out which provides for
thirty picket ouposts. the ma iority OF them the
corners OF streets the outskirts Of the village
Five men are assigned to each station. being
selected who live close TO these stations Each
of these squads will be in charge of a sergeant. or
head man Each of these stations outposts Is
near telephone either in an office private
house If a burglary should at night the
alarm will be given soon as discovered and
long blast blown the village fire whistle. On this
signal these VIII turn out and report as soon
possible. Some fifty men have no posts. but will re-
port Immediately at headquarters. the Corporation
Each member will have card and whistle. His
card will have his name it, and also the mes OF
do and when. how and where to do IT, a password
has also been given out. The system Will be a
thorough one and In two weeks there will be 200
the force.
At a meeting of Vosburg Post. No. 49, G. a. r., on
Thursday evening the post unanimously offered It's
services the police force. 1t is expected that
the Peekskill Rifle Club and the Peekskill Gun Club
will do the at their next meetings. Both are
composed of young men OF the town al ex-
after il will go hard with any burglars, robbers or
thieves who erdeavor to ply their trade In the vii.
lage Peekskill means that il shall have no Bedford
Station tragedies. Captain Smith was lieutenant
in the 9th Heavy Artillery in the civil War. lie
was at the front and saw some very hard hgnting
and Is regarded as Just the man ior the work ne Is
organizing.
New-York tribune., 1897-01-04
CURIOUS PHENOHENON IN LOUISIANA.

THE SINS RAYS REFLECTED FROM HEAVY
ctorDs PRODUCE A REMARKABLE EFFECT.
New-Oreans Jan. 3.-An extraordinary celestial
nbenomenon was visible here about o'clock this
morning Thick heavy clouds were rolling and 1t
was as darb - 10 on honr and half earlier. At
that hour suddenly the SKY was overcast with
n.cuI,ar oinkness and the rays reflected gave the
aar,h the appearance of being fire. The remark
able display lasted perhaps ten minutes. but II was
startling during it's brief existence.
IL wns followed by fierce gale along the lake
,ront Persons living at West End declare that in
.,even wears they have witnessed such storm.
The people there were much frightened Thc waters
bowed spanish Fort and all the roads leading from
the city 10 the lake. In some places reaching
aan,h ~ three feet Nothing has been heard from
Mand.yile and places the other side OF the lake.
New-York tribune., 1897-01-04
WILL ACCEPT NO COMPROMISE.

Cleveland Jan. "a large and enthusiastic mass
meeting in the cause OF Cuban independence was
held in this city last night under the auspices OF
the Cuban American League. President Wocot
OF the league presided. and addresses made
by Secretary Fdel c. Perra. OF the Cuban Junta
OF New-York: DR.. Henry Lincoln de Zayas secre-
tary OF the Cuban Junta: George w. Pepper.
United States Consul at Milan: Rabbi Moses J.
Grier and Treasurer Paine Of the Cuban American
League Secretary Pierra. who made the principal
address o. the evening. devoted a considerable por
tion OF his speech to a review OF the reasons why
Cuba would never consent to any OF the schemes
OF the compromise reported TO he under con-
sderation by the Spanish Government. I'VE struck
the word compromise from vocabulary two
years ago said he. we will have no home rule
nothing that viii, keep the Spanish flag on Cuban
soil. Home rule would mean only few months
representations and broken promises and a rcnewa!
OF hostties In few months. We want independ-
want war.
Mr. Pepper made a severe denurciation o. the in
activity OF the United States Government.
A popular subscription started and nearly
$500 raised. principally In smal! sums; The
meeting unanimously adopted resolutions indorsing
the action OF the Congressman who voted favorably
on the Cuban resolution and strongly denouncing
any attempt at compromise.
New-York tribune., 1897-01-04
A BOY WANTED FOR MURDER.

RELEASED FROM PRISON IN PHILADELPHIA JUST
BEFORE WORD CAME OF HIS CRIME
Philadelphia. Jan. "a few days before Christ
mas two boys. giving the names Of James Hagen
and Edward Burns OF NewYork, were arrested for
picking pockets. Hagen was identified as boy
who had served on Blackwelrs Island for picking
pockets In New-York, but nothing was learned OF
the Burns boy. Both boys were convicted and SEN
fenced TO two years imprisonment in the Hunting
don Reformatory.
on Friday a midde-aged woman and we'll
dressed young man visited Judge Yerkes. who sem
fenced Burns and told him they were the mother
and brother of the boy They said their name was
I,anover and that they lived in Chicago and Mrs
t,anover told the Judge how she heard her boy
was in prson here and that she had come on for
him She made such pteous plea that yesterday
Iudge Yerkes had the hoy brought into court and.
oS,ar giving him some good advice. set him free.
Not two hours after the happy mother and her boy
MI left the courtroom came telegram from chi
"ago saving that Edward Burns was wanted there
,or ,,,Sicr The Chicago dispatch contained no de-
,oi,s % The police here think the boy Is the one
wanted but they have been unable to get any trace
", lin or his mother and brother. The boy Is only
Gs,aan 81 , Years old and wears knee breeches.
New-York tribune., 1897-01-04
SERIOTS CHARGE FROM JUDGE.
SYSTEMATIC wRECKING OF LOAN ASSOCIATIONS
IN CHICAGO ALLEGED.

SYSTEMATIC wRECKING OF LOAN ASSOCIATIONS
IN CHICAGO ALLEGED.
Chicago. Jan 3-In opinion touching certain
phases OF litigation in the matter OF receivers for
the International Building Loan and Investment
Union Judge Payne yesterday made the charge
that there Is In Chicago a conspiracy to wreck
buildlng and loan associations.
Judge Hancey last Wednesday appointed two
Temporary receivers for the assocaion-a corpora
solvent. save for the attacks made upon 1t. The
concern has done banking for about 200 people 10
The extent OF 100000. and the suit Is but one OF
many nending I'm the Chicago courts The case
Arc, came under the notice OF Judge Payne some
,davs ago when he declined to appoint receivers
because they we're too costly and named Board
NJ Directors 10 take charge OF the affairs. The
old BOARD considered itself In power and declined
fo recognize the new one. Judge Payne SAID the
uo receivers had been appointed ill-advisedy and
without full knowledge OF the si'ua'ioh' ana III
empha Sizing his point. shid' H., . ,, s,.
T'here seems 10 in this city an organized eiiort
IN destroy building associations, 10 get receiversnips
,or hui,dina associations and having got them 10
have The assets of the association toid purchaScd Dy
,%e directors and fortune made by people who grow
"a, upon The saving OF the poor IL mas come 10 me
,ha bills will be filed in the name of some unsnspecl.
,r - stock holders who Will ask for receiver AGAINST
Perfectly solvent ass e ation otner pis Will lono"
andi such a camor vii, result that the sockhoidcrs
iii conclude that the association must be nsoivents
and they will fly the very people VINO are en-
deayoring to destroy them
Judge Payne then indorsed his action OF week ago
nd named three men to serve AS Board OF Direct
ora wtthout compensation The action Is construed
by many as rebuke 10 Judge, iiancey.
New-York tribune., 1897-01-04
CAUGHT BY Az ELECTRIC DEVICE.
AN ALLEGED THIEF TRAPPED BY TENDERIOIN
DETECTIVES.

AN ALLEGED THIEF TRAPPED BY TENDERIOIN
DETECTIVES.
Detectives Walters and Wolf OF the West Thir.
tieth-st station. arraigned in jefferson Market
Court yesterday Prince Read. the colored janitor
OF the building at No co West Twenty y-second-st.
They had arrested him only three hours before
for robbing the private desk OF Arthur s. Higgins
member Of the firm OF Higgins & Setter. importers
OF fine glassware and crockery at Nos. 80 and 50
West Twenty-second-st.
Two weeks ago Mr.. Higgins reported to the
West Thrtieth-st station that he being robbed
and that he suspected his night watchman. He
said that the night before he had left 800 in his
rolltop desk in his office, the second floor, and
that when he came the next day he found that
some had abstracted $50 He wished to have
his night watchman arrested Immediately. but
the police were not satisfied and refused to act
with such haste
Two days later Mr.. Higgins reported that 10
out OF SIS that had been left I'm the desk had been
taken. After another lapse OF two days he reported
that 81 out of SO had been abstracted. and on
New Years Day he reported that 81 out OF IS
was missing. The desk had not been tampered
with In any way. and the thief evidently had>a
key. The detectives investigated the character Of
the night watchman and found IT to be above
proach Then they set a trap to catch the thief.
They set up an electric alarm extending from the
desk to a room on the second floor Of the building
at No 5s West Twenty -second-st.. and In the room
Tannenbaum. two employees OF Mr.. Higgins. with
instructions for them to rush TO the street the
minute they heard the alarm go OF. Then the de-
tectives took up their stand in the doorway op-
poste the building and awaited developments.
In the mean time Mr.. Higgins had placed In tho
desk three ten-dolar bills, two two-doar bills
and one one-dollar bill. all OF which were marked.
About o'clock yesterday morning the detectives
in hiding saw Read leave his house. at No. 50
West Twenty -second-st., and go to the front dooE
OF No. 20 West Twenty-second-st. This he un-
locked with "a key then the detectives him
ascend to the second hoor. After half an hour
Read came out OF the place. and at the time
Watkinson and Tannenbaum dashed out OF the
hallway OF No IS. shouting. The alarms gone
on"
The detectives arrested Read. and as they did -
he attempted to drop two ten-dollar bills he had
in his hand The money was picked up and he
first he declared that the money his. but
when he found II marked he changed his
story. end said that he had found the money on
the floor.
Read. who Is fifty years old and had previously
borne good reputation. refused In Jefferson Mar
ket Court to give any reason for the thefts lie
persisted in his plea Of not guilty but Magistrate
Flammer after complimenting the detectives on
the ceverness OF their work. held Read IN $1,000
bail for trial ......----.-.....
New-York tribune., 1897-01-04
THE FIGHT IN PENNSYLVANIA.
CHARGES OF BRIBERY FREELY MADE-PROPosl

TIoN OF THE wANAMAKER LEADERS
Harrisburg Penn. jan 3-There has been no
change in the Senatorial situation since last night
1t s reported that Detective McSweeney, Of Scran-
ton. has a warrant for the arrest OF DIR. Mackey,
of the Lackawanna County members. on the
charge Of accepting a brbe. 1t Is also understood
that a warrant is in the hands Of the detectives
for Wilkesbarre saloonkeeper, who is charged
with having bribed delegates 20 the various legis-
lative conventions of Luzerne County. There are
detectives at every turn.
The Penrose people claimed yesterday that the
voters Of philadelphia overwhelmingly In favor
of their candidate. The Wanamaker leaders re-
piled to-day to this assertion by Offering TO put tne
question to the test the Republican primaries IN
Philadelphia on January u. by allowing the voters
If the vote is favorable to Penrose. then tne
Wanamnker people agree to let him have the entire
legislative delegation from Philadelphia, Dut II
favorable to Wanamaker the delegation Is 10 vote
for the latter. The Wanamaker people further oter
to bear all the expenses OF the vote In Philadepnia
Dr. Theodore l.. Flood OF Meadville, Penn. the
editor and proprietor of 'The Chautauquan. and
for many years Of the most prominent kepup-
licans of that State, Is visiting the city on busi-
ness and is accompanied by his wife. The doctor
was one Of the deegates-at-arge to the Repub-
lican National Convention at ST. Louis, and al
though a warm personal friend OF Major Mckinley
he stood with the majority of the Pennsylvania
delegates for Senator Quay.
Although Pennsylvania has had a member in
the Cabinet Of every Republican President. believe
with one exception Chat of President Hayes" said
DIR. Flood, when asked what he thought OF the
Cabinet outlook. lit is my impression that our
State will not be represented In the list OF Major
McKinley's constitutional advisers. Why this Is
so do not say al present. 1t Is my belief.
however. and think that you will find 1t cor
rect
DR.. Flood Is just from Harrisburg. where he
stopped over day two and most OF the
prominent Republicans gathered at the state
capital.
How Is the light for the Senatorship between
Penrose and Wanamaker coming on?" the doctor
asked
IL saw Senator Quay at his headquarters In the
Lochiel at HARRISBURG Yesterday he replied.
''The Senator in his shirt sleeves and hard at
work for Penrose. In answer TO my questions he
said that Penrose's election assured beyond
doubt, but he was not relaxing his efforts in the
least. think that Mr.. Quay said that his column
Of Pcnrose votes footed up l4S. which is a hand
some majority Of the Legislature TO say nothing Of
the caucus"
New-York tribune., 1897-01-04
PROPOSED NATIONAL GUARD REFORM.
THE LEGISLATURE MAY REDUCE THE GOV
ERNOR'S STAFF TO AN ORNA-
MENTAL BODY.

Albany Jan 3 (SpeciaD.-As one OF the conse-
ouences of ex-Inspector-Genera McI.ewees crit-
cism of the National Guard IT is said. a bill may
be introduced I'm the Legislature Transforming the
Guard into a division of four brgades. with major
general permanently in command OF II. Then the
Governors Staff would be merely an ornamental
body.
This measure II Is said will be submitted to the
National Guard Associa ton fer its approval or dis
approval or Its meeting here on January H. AT the
Guard headquarters here the Adjutant-Genera
would have permanent headquarters but his au-
thority would be greatly reduced. The real COM
mander of the Guard would be the major general
commanding IT, subject. OF course. to the Governor
the Commander Chief.
New-York tribune., 1897-01-04
FAIRBANKS IN THE LEAD.
APPARENTLY SURE TO SUCCEED VOORHEES, IN
THE UNITED STATES SENATE.

APPARENTLY SURE TO SUCCEED VOORHEES, IL
THE UNITED STATES SENATE.
Indiana nap polls. Jan ;Speoap.-The lobby OF the
Densor House. Republican headquarters from
tine immemoria has begun to fill with members
of the Legislature and boomers of Senatorial can
didates in preparation for the organization of the
LEGISLATURE on Thursday. The candidates for the
Senate have been narrowed down to Charles w.
Fairbanks General Lew Wallace. Of Ben Iiur'
fame and W Riley Mckeer. Each has headquar-
ters with a corps of leutenans in charge. General
Walac. was the latest conner in the field, but
there is n detachment of Montgomery County pol
itcians on hand takag care of his interests After
having written "A letter saying that he would not
be a candidate If he had to make strenuous fight
for the honor he found that it would not go to
any one in that manner. and his friends have or
ganized az strong a following they can. His
strength however, Il yet inconsderable. and his
only hope is that a deadlock may occur between
Fairbanks and McKeen. His chief support Is with
the old soldier element which Is trying 10 rally the
veterans TO his supper; all over the State. The
number of veteran legislators IS however. smaller
than ever before during Republican control. and II
IS not probable that the movement will seriously
affect Fairbanks's chances. Mckeen and Fair
banks fought out their fight in the prediction
conventions. and Fairbanks wo3. so that 1t Is
likely that he will be the nominee o: the caucus
Robert 5. Taylor of Fort Wayne. seems TO nave
dropped out of the contest. -
There Is a movement on the part or the fair-
banks following to hold an early caucus. probably
next Thursday night. but there is opposition to
this from friends of the field Candidates: Ii -
probable. however that the Fairbanks people who
claim sxty-six votes out of the eighty-three, VIII
insist ON a caucus early In the week, so that TINS
element of obstruction TO important legislation
say that he has promised all the Federal patronage
in return for support, hut this Is strongly denied
New-York tribune., 1897-01-04
THESE WANT MIR. PLATT.

Patrick Egan. exMnister TO Chill. has sent a
letter to william ID. Guthrie dissenting from his
sentiments in favor OF Joseph II. Choa,- Tor
limited States Senator Mr.. Egan says that he
doubts Mr. Guthrie's statement that there Is
demand for Mr.. Choate's election from the plain
people. who make up the strength and stability
OF the Republican party.
More letters from Assemblymen replying TO
Senator Pavey's circular letter asking Them 10
sunport Mr. Choate were made public last evening
a, the Fifth Avenue Hotel. A. h. Gray. Of Pough-
keepsie wrote that he had not been able TO nnd
\ dozen Republicans Of Duchess County VINO
New-York tribune., 1897-01-04
THE SITUATION IN NORTH CAROLINA

Raleigh n. C.. Jan. 3.-Members OF the Leglsa-
ture which meets Wednesday. are arriving In great
numbers As rapidly the Populiss arrive they
are called on by prominent Republicans in the inter-
est OF Senator Pritchard Ii Is learned that some OF
the Populsts already here tell Pritchards friends
they favor HIM Odds OF 100 TO 30 offered by Re-
publcans on Pritchards reelection. The Republi-
cans will hold caucus on Tuesday night. They
say they are desrous that the Populists shall hold
Joint caucus with them all matters The Popullst
State Chairman reiterates his statement that there
will be no Joint caucuses He declares he IL well
pleased with the situation but declines to more
The Democrats say they expect overtures from
Senator Butler The whole matter hinges on one
thing this being Buffers ability to Keep the Popnsts
lists The Middle of the Readers, those OF Republi-
can procvliies and those who lean toward the Demo
Gratis ,, 49,,
The Democrats say they believe Butler can control
a maiority of their caucus. They positively deny
thai Inc Republicans have seventy-two votes in the
IeeisIature as claimed. Ex-Congressman Ewart.
said tonight "Ycu can say for me that Senator
Butler cannot now prevent Pritchards election"
New-York tribune., 1897-01-04
MILLS TO RESCME THIS WEEK.
WORK FOR HUNDREDS OF IDLE MEN.

Johnstown Penn, Jan. 3-The Johnson Company
Steel Motor Works. which have been idle for several
weeks, will resume in full next week This means
that several hundred idle men will be put to work.
The Cambria Iron Company's open hearth mill
will resume operations tomorrow morning. and the
steel works. blooming mill and billet mill will start
up Tuesday This will be good TO a large
number of the men, who have been out of work off
and during the last seven eight months.
Besides other work, the company has received or
ders for making 10 coo of finished rails for tho
Pennsylvania Railroad Company. which will keep
several mills busy during the next month more
New-York tribune., 1897-01-04

favor Mr.. Choate. and so he intends to vote Tor
Mr.. Platt II he is a candidate: T: NJ; Costello OF
Schuyler County; Joel Clark Of Cameron steIben
County. wrote long letters. telling why they Will
support Mr.. Patt instead OF Mr.. Choate mr..
Clark said that II he should vote for Mr.. Choate
and he should fail to stand with the Republicans
on tariff legislation ne Clark might as we'll emil
crate from Steuben County. For this reason ne
Twill not risk for Mr.. Chcete."