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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-10-21
SPANS CUBAN DEBT.

Various correspondents have asked for
information concerning the so-caled
Cuban debt, which is just now so much
to the fore in European newspaper dis
cussiOns of the terms of peace between
the United States and Spain. They want
to know its origin, its amount, the
grounds on which Spain asks the United
States to pay tiff, indeed, Spain does
ask any such thing-and the grounds on
which the United States declines or may
properly decline to pay it, or Sto assume
any responsibility for it. These ques-
lions have hitherto been discussed and
answered in these columns, but renewal
of interest in the subject makes 1t timely
to repeat such answers publicly, for the
benefit of other readers besides those
who have asked the questions.
Strictly speaking, Cuba has no debt.
That is to say, no debt has been con-
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-10-21

womankind. A woman will find some
good in almost everything. Tireless,
patient, Jealous, she may be depended
upon TO study every department. Not
uuseldOm her restless peregrina,ion drags
men into sight of their needs ard their
resources.
That is woman as patron of the arts
and sciences. as the one that makes the
home comfortable ana beautiful and al.
together enjoyable. Yet, in connection
with the industrial side to those very
arts and sciences. we are not unmindful
of the trustworthy r, mark of Thomas A.
Edison that, for skill and care, an
average woman is worth ten average
men.-BostOn Journal.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-10-21
Across Africa by BALLOON.

Three French officers are about to
endeavor to cross the Sahara desert in
a balloon. They will start from the
Gulf of Gabes, and land, if all goes well,
in the Niger territory a month later.
The balloon will have cubic capacity
of $4,000 metres, and will be able to re-
main in the air for from forty to sixty
days.
All possible precautions are being
taken to assure the success of the en-
terprise. A start will be made by a
north or a northeast wind which
should take the travellers to Rhadames,
whence they will be blown by the
steady and reliable north-northeast
desert winds toward the Niger, or even
the Atlantic, if so desired. The Leo
Dex will drag behind it a steel wire
guide rope 1900 yards long, and should
any natives be so ill-advised as to lay
hold thereof the action Of a powerful
Ruhmkorff apparatus in the car will
induce them to let go again.
Another original device is that the
ballast of the balloon will be composed
of leaden bottles painted bright red
and filled with liquid. Should an ac-
cident oblige the travellers to descend
in the desert the red bottles thrown
out from time to time will serve to in
dictate their route, besides, perhaps
enabling them to quench their thirst
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-10-21

tracted by the Cuban people for their
own benefit. Many years ago the Span
] lsh government, finding an item in its
accounts which it could not conveniently
dispose of in any other way, arbitrarily
charged 1t against Cuba. and thus created
! II Cuban debt. That debt has since been
augmented by miscellaneous additions,
chiefly of military expenditures. 1t Is
credibly stated that the costs of wars in
Africa and the Philippines have been
charged against Cuba. Certainly the
cost of suppressing the various Cuban
rebellions has, and so, it is to be pre-
sumed, have been the costs of waging the
! last war against the insurgents and of
the disastrous war with this country.
Last year the amount of the debt thus
created was over $3.50, 100000. At the
present time it is probably not far from
/ $500, 900 900. 1t represents chiefly the
cost of keeping Cuba in subsection to
Spain. Practically none of it represents
benefits conferred upon Cuba and now
enjoyed by that island. 1t is therefore a
Cuban debt in name only. In fact, It is
Spanish debt, contracted by Spain for
her own benefit.
! Now, 1t Is commonly held that inter-
national law requires a hation to assume
responsibility for the debts of another
country which it anneXes or takes in
conquest, unless, of course, some formal
stipulation to the contrary be made.
Thus we might be held responsible for
the debts of Hawaii, or of Guam, should
we decide to hold the latter island. 1t
does not appear that international law
imposes any such obligation upon n state
| that wins its independence by successful
revolution. The true principle is stated
| by Woolsey thus: "Where a despotical
government has contracted debts against
nation attempting to recover its liber-
! ties, obligations entered into to subiugate
/ the people must be regarded as pertain
I ing TO the government alone, and not as
resting upon the people" That is to
say, Spain having contracted debts
against the Cubans struggling for their
/ liberties, such obligations, entered into
to subjugate the Cubans, must be re-
garded as pertaining to Spain alone, and
not as resting upon the Cubans Ger
tainly they cannot be sadded upon this
country, which has neither conquered
nor annexed Cuba nor acquired that
island In any way.
/ There are other arguments to the same
effect which need not be rehearsed at
/ length The ground which we have cit
ed is sufficient Justification for this coun-
/ try's refusal to assume the Cuban debt
or to consent to its imposition upon
Cuba. The grounds upon which Spain
makes such demand. if indeed she does
make it, which scarcely seems credible,
we must leave for Spain herself to state.
We can imagine none that would do that
nation credit. 1t is not to be believed,
until incontestably confirmed, that any
serious Spanish statesman expects the
Cubans, in the hour of their deliverance,
to pay the cost of their own former en-
slavement, or expect the United States
in the hour of its triumph to pay the
costs of the war that was waged against
it.-New York Tribune.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-10-21

One Minute Cough Cure surprises
people by its quick cures and children
may take it in large quantities without
the least danger. 1t has won for Itself
the best reputation of any preparation
used today for colds, Group, tickling in
the throat or obstinate coughs. Isaac
Storms, Middlebury; B. G. Peck or Day
Bros, East Middlebury; c. l.. SOwle,
West Cornwall; ID. III. Bennett, Bird
port; G. b. Kendall, ShOreham; F. c.
Dyer, w. Salisbury; w. b. French,
Orwell.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-10-21

When you call for DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve, the great pile cure, don't
accept anything else. Don't be talked
into accepting "A substitute for piles, for
sores, for burns. Isaac Sterns, Middle
bnry; B. G. Peck or Day Bros. East
Middlebury; C. L. Sowle, West Corn
wall; d. II. Bennett. Bridport; G. B
Kendall, Shoreham; F. c. Dyer, w.
Salisbury; w. b. French, Orwell.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-10-21

chial and throat troubles, strengthens
weak lungs, stops bleeding from the
lungs, and builds up the entire system.
1t purihes the blood stirs up lazy liver,
and soothes abused, crying nerves.
Neither of these medicines contains
any alcohol, whisky, sugar or syrup to
preserve its properties, but both will
keep perfectly in any climate.
DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure con-
stipation. They keep the bowels open
and regular. They do not grippe.
When you ask dealer for these medi-
cines-get aVAat yon ask for. Substitutes
are not as good. They are, at best, only
limitations, and cannot initiate the cures
wrought by the genuine.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-10-21

g You invite disappointment wnen you
experiment. DeWitt's Little EARLY
RIsers are pleasant, easy, thorough little
pills. They cure constipation and sick
headache just as sure as you take them.
dSa1 1a SeT Bros Eas MGSeb b. rex
SowIe, West Cornwall; D. ii. Ben
nett, Bridport; C. B. Kendall, Shore
ham; F. c. Dyer, w. Salisbury; w. b.
French, Orwell. L.. a
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-10-21

Col Bludd-Ycu seem intoxicated
with success.
Col Kaintuck--Well, Ive-er-suc-
eeeded in getting fuil.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-10-21

Carl Fish of West Haven hired a stran-
ger to work for him about three weeks
ago and everything went well till last
Sunday. After the family had retired
for the night he lit out, taking a horse,
carriage, dog and many valuable articles
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-10-21

WIZ V'V IINN III INC cur.
1t is said that Good Friday is the
only day in the year on which the
Spanish royal family appears on foot
in the street of Madrid.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-10-21
"DR. C. II. MASON, Chatham, NY.

"DR. C. II. MASON, Chatham, MY.
DEAR DOCrOR-I am glad to add my testi-
timOuial in favor of your Vegetable Cancer
Cure. BY its use three canccrOus punches in
my breast, which had been growing for the past
three years, have now entirely disappeared.
consider il a duty and surely privilege TO
recommend its use as widely as lies in my
power. l feel confident, not simply by my own
experience but through the personal knowl-
edge of Others that have used it and are now
entirely cured, that it is a positive cure for
cancer if taken in season and used as directed.
Please accept my thanks for the little books
you sent me bearing so many saving and pre-
cious testimonials. Very recently a lady from
distance, having heard of your remedy, sent
TO me for one of these little books, which
was very glad TO send her.
MAY our Heavenly Father richly bless you in
all thinRs and add TO your days like unto many
whose lives have been prolonged through the
use of your V. G. c., which merits every praise
Most sincerely yours,
Mrs. i. j. SARGEANr,
Randolph, VT"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-10-21
HE FRATERNITIEs.

LAKE DUNMORE LODGE, NO. II, 1. o. OF o. +.
II. L. Hunt ". O.; r. w. BdHinetine Y. g.;
". L. Cddy, Rec. Sec; c. 4. Youtt, Per. Sec.
Meetings every Friday evening at 80
O'Clock. Degree work every meeting. Hall
in Dyers block
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-10-21

MoosLAMo TRIBE, NO. IA, I. o. OF R. NJ.
4. II. Ldngt0orthy, Sdchem; ". II. Gilbert,
Chief OF Records.
Councils second and fourth Thursdays of
each moon.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-10-21

The above carries much weight with it.
The writer is a well-known resident of our
State, and DR.. Mason is an authority and
celebrated specialist in this and other
chronic diseases, and has the finest santa
rum in this country, treating both at home
and at his place. All who are interested
would do we'll to write him for particulars
regarding his home treatment and full
letter of advice and circular of testimoni-
ais, which will be sent free of charge.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-10-21

THE CHURCHES.
CONGREGATIONAL
REV. A. W. DICKENS, PASTOR.
sunday services, 10 AS a. m; 80 p. m.
sabbath school, Il Dom.
Chut sday, conference meeting, 7;30p p. m.
T. p ;. @. E., Sundays, 6 80 p. IN.
BAPTIST.
REV. A. b. POTTER, PASTOR.
sunday Services, 10 as a. M; 80 p. m.
sunday school, II 100 m.
prayer meeting, THU sdRy, 1880 m
'. S. S. C. E., Sundays, Is 100 p. m.
Seatsiree.
METHODIST
REV. J. q. GOoDNG, PASTOR.
sunday Services: 10 rs a. m.
Epworth League meeting. 500 p. m.
evening service, 100 p. IN
sabbath school, II 100 m.
Class meeting, u Dom.
lass meeting Tuesday, I 80 p. IN.
prayer meeting Thursday, 7 80 p. m
ROMAN CATHOLIC.
REV. J. NJ. GELor, PASTOR.
Summer Arrangement.
livery Sunday 10y Low mass mass at 80 a. m
'unday school after high mass.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-10-21

ADDISON sENCAMPMENT, NO. 81, I. o.o.F.
L. E. Mellen, C. p. II. 4. Peck, Scribe. ~
Meetings second and fourth Mondays Of
each month.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-10-21

1t UNION LODGE, NO. 2, F. AND A. NJ.
Charles j. Mdtthelos, W. M.
Regular communications the first Monday
evening OF each month.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-10-21

extremely My trouble originated from
scrofuous faint in my blood obtained relief from
the physicians prescriptions but promptly cured by
taking Smiths Green Mountain Renovation" The above
statement made by Mr. Babcock of the firm of Bah
cock & Cutler, Montpelier vt.
g l suffered the most terrible agony with nfammatory
rheumatism. also had disgusting running my
hip. Nothing did any good until took Smiths Green
Mountain Renovator. cured myself with this wonderful
medicine in eight weeks II g. DAY. Atca Green Co. Wis'
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-10-21


can be cured quickly and positively by taking Smiths Green Mountain Reno
purely vegetable Every bottle Smiths Mountain Rem
sold under
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-10-21
HAS A
CURE FOR CANCER
BEEN FOUND

1t would seem so from the following
testimonial from one of our most esimable
ladies, whose cure is recorded in her own
words.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-10-21

o
the system
notes REGULAR.
the feminine f
tion 5, an d
makes painful
periods a thing
of the past.
DR.. Pieyee'S
Golden MSdi-
cal Discovery
Is a medicine
for the blood,
liver, lungs,
and nerves. 1t
cures all bron-
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-10-21

POTTER CHAPTER, NO. %, R. A. NJ.
Ediodrd H. Martin, z. II. p.
Stated c1nvocations the third Tuesday even
ing of each month.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-10-21

GREEN MOUNTAIN LODGE, NO. STA X. OF H.
j. 2. Kingsley, Dictator.
Regular meetings the first and third Friday
evenings of each month.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-10-21

MIDDLEBURY COUNCIL, NO. IA, R. AND 8. N.
j. M Cheney, T. l. N.
Stated assemblies the second Tuesday even
ing of each month.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-10-21
CIR cen W OuR1tai I'm
II NOVATOR.
I A0YEARS|
OF
SUCCESS


Scoua disease that due hereditary NOIS-0o
troubles should check the NNERM0NV
of this terrible malady People who afflicted
should bear in mind that they only endangeTing
health their letting disease
untold troubles
Scroua besides facial
other ills
surely quickly
Green Mountain Renovaor 1t will
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-10-21

CAMP A. s. TRACY, s. OF V.
C. r. Rich, Captain
Regular meeting the second and fourth Fri
day evenings of each month.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-18

sues they held to be so grave are now
apparently forgotten, even by them
| selves, and are certainly being held In
| allegiance. Here is overwhelming proof
of the all-absorbing patriotism Of the
American people, and Of the strength
of their national fabric.
The free silver organs. the opponents
Of the administrations protective poll
cy. and the advocates Of the various po-
litical doctrines that disturbed the coun-
try before the war began deserve credit
for the course they are taking. speaking
now Of great majority Of them They
are showing that they are patriots first
and doctrinaires afterwards. and that
they are willing to cease shouting party
slogans even while they realize that the
course of current events is strongly
tending to entronch In the esteem and
Confidence of the country an admlnls-
tiatlon whose election they zealously
opposed.
1t will be OF lnestimable benefit to the
whole American people to learn the
things they are learning about them
selves and their own Institutions
through this war Pessmism will be
checked. the agitator will lose credit
ana influence, political questions will
be accorded an Importance more nearly
proportional to truth and Justice, and
American Institutions win become
more strongly entrenchad than ever
on their native soil.
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TO PROVIDE NURSES.

It is doubtful whether the people
of this city properly appreciate the
nature and purpose of meeting OF
women that was held last Saturday In
the Fourteenth ward assembly hall.
looking to the organization of class
Of the * to receive instruction In
nursing; but the movement Is so i'm
portant and so thoroughly practical
and sensible in It's philanthropy, that
1t ought to receive the most cordial
moral support of the public together
with such pecunlary aid as may be
necessary.
The movement is under the auspices
of the Stake board of the Relief So
ciety, and the suggestion Is made that
the class be formed by choosing four
members from each ward In the Stake,
the candidates to be from eighteen to
forty years of age. There VIII be no en-
trance examination, and the News"
understands that no tuition free VIII be
charged. The object seems to he to
spread among the women who are will
ing to receive II. useful knowledge
concerning the nursing of the sick.
without money and without price that
life may be saved and suffering re-
lleved. particularly among the poor.
DIR. Margaret Roberts has kindly
volunteered to act as instructor OF the
class. 1t will be the aim to impart to
1t knowledge OF simple household
practice rather than advanced scientific
instruction. and to make Its members
nurses rather than physicians or sur
geons, The lecture hall of the Latter
day Saints business college has been
rendered to and wGll be used by the
class. The method of instruction Will
be by lectures, three of which win be
given each week 10 the class. besides
one public lecture for the benefit OF
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-18
CONTROL YOUR TEMPER.

An English journal thus comments
on the injurious effects of anger: AN
ger serves the unhappy mortal who in
dulges in 1t much the same as intoxi-
cants constantly taken do the inebriate.
1t grows into a sort of disease which
has various and terrible results. Sir
Richard Quain said, not long ago: He
Is a man very rich indeed In physical
power who can afford to be angry. :
This Is true. Every time a man be-
comes white or red with anger, he is
in danger of his life. The heart and
brain are the organs mostly affected
when fits of passion are INDUCED in.
Not only does anger cause partial
paralysis of the small blood-vessels.
but the hearts action becomes inter-
mittent; that is, every now and then
it drops a beat-much the same thing
as is experienced by excessive smok-
ers."
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-18
IN ABEYANCE.

Nearly always war is an evil fraught
with much that Is terrible and hor-
rible, but 1t likewise bears in its train,
almost always. some compromising
features, and not infrequently Its re-
suits are worth their cost. The Amer
lean people are learning lesson
through the war with Spain, of meas
ureless value to them,
They are seeing that political issues
which n partisan press ana aspiring
platform speakers had led many OF
them TO suppose involved not only the
welfare but the very existence of their
country, are, as matter of fact. Of
very small moment In comparison with
the honor of the nag when an enemy
fires upon 1t. They are now realizing
how exceedingly small, In time of war,
in time of peace, seemed paramount to
every interest of the nation.
A few months ago the columns of
the American press teemed with dis
cussions OF such matters as free coin
age. protection, the initiative and
referendum. public ownership OF pub
lie utilities, ETC.; and the Importance of
these matters was so dIlated upon by
many newspapers and agitators that
the people were deceived Into accord
ing to them a magnitude and vital sig
nlficance they did not In reality pos
sess. But no sooner was Old Glory
fired upon than Illusions OF this nature
vanished, and our governmental sys-
TEN became, in the estimation OF the
whole American people, the acme OF
perfection in comparison with the one
against which 1t found itself arrayed.
and its imperfectlons, which so short a
time before seemed so great, were en-
trely lost to view.
SIX months ago nearly half the
politicians and political papers in the
country were ontagonizing the admins
tadon' but now practically everyone of
them is supporting 1t. Thu political is
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-18
FOR EDUCATORS AND PUPILS.


9chooi anu fheside IS the title or
an Illustrated volume the author Of
which IS Dr. Kari q. Maeser, general
superIritehaeht Oh Ia u - Church
schoois' III rs record OF the normal
instructions given by him ut the Brig
nam Young Academy Mt Provo during
period OF htteen years from 1876 to
1871. IL IS an Interesting work, no,
oniy 10 the large number OF students
VINO nave had the dement, directly or
lIdlrectly' oil the faithful labor OF Dr.
Maeser' put 10 all VINO have the edu-
cation oil the youth OF Zion at heart.
Inc volume opens up with brief
review OF the history of education.
ancient ana modern. The next divl-
sion is devoted to the aims OF eduoa-
tioh IN regard TO the objects to be OBJ
tanned ana the material to be worked
upon The author points out that
true educatioh aims az giving the stu
dent an eihcient equipment for mem
pershlp IN the human family; for citi-
zenshipi Tor the various occupations.
tor family life and Tor the Church. II
must consequently comprise the de-
Vslopmeht OF the physical man, his
mental capacities ana his spiritual
aspirations. The doctor next has
WORD TO say TO the persons whom edu>
cation aTects-parents, school author
mes teachers and children, and
thoughttu study Of this part of his
mastery volume can be earnestly
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-18
NOTICE.
General conference of the Young Mems
and Young Ladies' Mutual I'm
provement Associations.

The general conference OF the Young
Mems and Young Ladies' Mutual I'm
provement associations of the Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
will be held in Salt Lake City on Sun
day, Monday and Tuesday, May Goth,
30th and 3lst. 1898.
General public meetings Will be held
In the Tabernacle on Sunday, May
Goth, at 10 a. m. and . and 1880 p. m.
and business meetings viii be held on
the succeeding two days, for the young
men in the assembly room of the
Latter-day Saints business college,
Templeton building. and for the young
ladies in the Fourteenth ward assem-
bly, rooms.
All officers and members of the as
soclations are earnestly requested to
be present cordial invitation Is also
extended to ALL
A rate of one fare for the round trip
has been made by all the railroads. See
advertisements for particulars and
dates of sale.
MILFORD WOODRUFF.
General Superintendent Y. NJ. NJ. /. A.
THOMAS HULL.
Secretary Y. NJ. NJ. /. A.
ELMINA S. TAYLOR.
President Y. l.. NJ. l. A.
ANN NJ. CANNON.
Secretary Y. L. NJ. I. A.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-18

At this time of the year a sold is very
easily contracted, and If left to run Its
course without the aid of some reliable
cough medicine Is liable to result in
that dread disease. pneumonia. We
know OF no better remedy to cure "A
cough or cold than Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy. We have used 1t quite
extensively and 1t has always given en-
tire satlsfaction-Olagah Ind. Ter.
Chief.
This is the only remedy that Is known
to be certain preventive Of pneu-
monia. Among the many thousands
who have used 1t for colds and la
grippe, we have never yet learned of
a single case having resulted in pneu-
monla. Persons who have weak lungs
or have reason to fear an attack of
pneumonia, should keep the remedy at
hand. The 25 and 80 cent sizes for sale
by Druggists,
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