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The Monticellonian., 1898-09-30
A TENNESSEE LYNcHING.
John Williams Taken From Jail at Noun tain City, Tenn, by a Mob, and
 Hanged to Tree.

Havana, Sept. 27-At a. m. the ot- sial to the Sentinel from Mountain City. Tenna says.
 About two a. m, a mob of 100 men overPoVered the Johnson county jail CT and took John Williams, the negro who seriously stabbed Sherman Dunn and assaulted Mrs. Mollie Shelton. in this county, a week ago, from the ia1 and hung him to a tree about mII. back of town. His body Is still hans ing to he tree, with a large crow surrounding it. Great excitementuf vails.
The Monticellonian., 1898-09-30
The k so ute and ComaL

Key West, Fla, Sept. 27.-The Res lute arrived here Sunday with Gen. Wade on board, having put in for coal, water and provisions. No communi- cation was allowed with the shore, and the health authorities have or dered the vessel to put to sea. The Comal hes also been ordered to leave.
The Monticellonian., 1898-09-30
The Buffalo to Go to the Pacific.

Washington, Sept. 27.-The navy de. partment has decided to send the cruiser Buffalo, now at New York, to the Pacific station. She will probably go to Honolulu, and in the event that she is needed to reinforce Dewey's fleet, she can receive orders at that place by dispatch boat The Buffalo goes out under command of Comman- der Hemphin.
The Monticellonian., 1898-09-30
Probable Case of Yellow Fever.

Jackson, Miss, Sept 27.-The board of health is in receipt of message from Dr. ". A. Ratliire, at Edwards, stating that case of sickness has ap- peared in the Tatum family which shows symptoms of yellow fever. The tone of the message clearly indicates that the case is a genuine one.
The Monticellonian., 1898-09-30
INVESTIGATION BEGUN.
The Presidents Commission Held Its First Official Meeting and
 Outlined Its Work.
LETTERS OF INQUIRY TO BE PREPARED.
Individuals Making Specific Charges to be Given an Opportunity to snbstantiate Them by Oral Testimony or Ahidayit- Commanding Officers to be Summoned to Testify.

Washington, Sept. 27.-The commis- sion selected by the president to in- vestigate the conduct of the war de- partment held it's first formal session with all the members present. The meeting was in the room of the forti- tication and ordnance board of the army, but it was found to be too small for the purpose of the board, and it was announced that future meetings would be held in apartments secured in the Lemon building, on New York
The Monticellonian., 1898-09-30
Without Foundation in Fact.

Washington, Sept. 25.-The officials of the war department pronounce to be without foundation in fact, the alarmist stories, coming from sources in San Francisco, to the effect that Germany had shown any disposition to arm the Philippine insurgents with a view to melting them to harass the American army at Manila. Such an act would he a casus belli.
The Monticellonian., 1898-09-30
France and inc FlIInIno Rennhllc.

London, Sept 27,-A special to the Globe from Hong Kong says 1t is learned that France has promised to recognize the Filipino republic, and it is added that negotiations on the sub ject are proceeding at Manila, where there are French warships.
The Monticellonian., 1898-09-30
ARMY OF SOFAS DEFEATED.
A Force of soudanese sharpshooters, in the French Service, Gain Great
 Victory Without Loss.

Paris, Sept. 27.-An official dispatch from St. Louis, Senegal, French West Africa, says a force of Soudanese sharpshooters, in the French service, commanded by Lieut.. Woolfel, has de- feated an army of Sofas, under one of the Samory's chiefs, capturing 5000 men and seizing 300 Gras rifles and quantities of ammunition. II is added that the French force had one sharp shooter wounded.
The Monticellonian., 1898-09-30
New Mexico Volunteers.

Santa Fe, \. M., Sept. 27.-The terri torial volunteers, so long in rendez- vous at Fort Whipple, have gone east over the Santa Fe route. They were given boquets, pastry and fruits in abundance before their train pulled out for Lexington, Ky.
The Monticellonian., 1898-09-30
aIisquoted Remarks.

Misquoted Remarks.
 Ny remarks about the volunteers, in speech at Constantine, have been misquoted. was speaking at re union of the Nineteenth regiment. went to the front with 1t 35 years ago. 1t happened that some Michigan vol unteers got mixed up in the Santiago fight. l merely said that they had not been intended for active fighting that day. They had been sent off toward Aguadores to make feint. They got into cut and a shell was sent into them, killing and wounding some.
 Were Where They Had No Business.
 They had no business in the cut and regulars would not have been caught there. The volunteers were all right a$ Santiago, handicapped as they were. They had black powder rifles, for one thing, and they had hot learned what comes only from the longest drilling and what constitutes the ideal sodier-that is to stand with other men without knowing it.
 Ut has been said that there were 200o0 Krag-jorcpnsens in the arsenal during he Santiago campaign that were never issued" suid the reporter
 Well. l am not at the head of the ordnance department but the in= creased number of companies raised the regular army by a5,001 men, and these had 10 get Krags immediately, as they were expected 10 dc the bulk of the fighting. How many of the small stock of Kraes were Jeff after the 55.0oo were equipped, I eaa not say.
 No one who has hot seen can know the effectiveness of smokelees powder guns. Our batteries had black pow der: the Spaniards smekeless.
 II Astonishcd Veterans.
 One dav=the 10th CT 1th Of July I Was standing in the trenches trying to make out with ny glasses the lo= catien of Spanish battery. Our battery was several hundred yards to our left. Ne could hear the shells leave tine Spanish guns and pass over us. Ne tried 10 locate the guns by following the sound. but fl was tm- possible. Later we found thai if was more than q mile behind fringe of bushes, just thick enough 10 hide the movements ef the men. It astonshed me and other veterans who saw the work of smoseless powder"
 The "Scandals of the Camp
 "'fhe scandals of the camp struck the general as the natural product of ineNperience among the soldiers.
 "fhere has been gross careIessness on the part of the new men in sanitary matters, he said You can't make them understand the necessity of care. They resent being hedeviIed bY their officers for not picking np cigar stubs. fruit peelings, and doing such appa- rcntlX trivial things. In the civil war we often started out with 1.000 men. and in six months lost 300 of Chem through sickness.
 Not So Bad, After All
 What has befallen the men who re- lieVed me at Santiago? They had no such conflict with inelement weather as We had. They have had plenty of food and complete tentage. but they have 1.3oo sick out of 5000. So I don't think we did so badly
The Monticellonian., 1898-09-30
Stenmer Aallnre.

Maekinaw Island, Sept. 27.-The steamer Charles A. Eddy bound for Chicago with a cargo of iron ore, stranded on Middle Point Mackinac island, at midnight She ran out six and one-half feet forward, and is leak ing badly. Assistance has been wired for
The Monticellonian., 1898-09-30
Outlined a General Policy.

The session was confined to a meet ing of two hours duration in the fore noon after which an adjournment was taken until 10 a. m. Tuesday. The proceedings were limited to the ont lining of a general policy and the formulation of letters of inquiry which will later be given to the pub- lie
 These letters are to be addressed to the secretary Of war, the quartermas- ter general, the eommissary general, the surgeon general and the chief of the ordnance department of the army. They will consist, in the main, of in- quiries intended to bring out all the facts that can be given relative 10 the organization of the volunteer army.
 Specific Information Asked For.
 These officials will be asked to give specific information so a. To cover each of the departments in question, concerning the condition of the army both at the beginning and at the close of the war. For this purpose a date in April has been selected as the one for the beginning of the preparation. and dHi9l her Ill August IOE tile eioSt.
 The Scope of the Questions.
 The questions are so formulated as to call out answers covering the or eanzation of camps, the purchase of supplies and the making of contracts with transportation companies, and also to show the methods adopted for furnishing supplies for the various commands and for protecting the health of the soldiers. There will be an especial effort to develop the mo- tiyes that aetuated the department in choice of camp sites. as there have been charges to the effect that they were located as matter Of favoritism to railroad companies.
 Personal Letters Considered.
 The commission also considered sey- eral letters of complaint from persons protesting to have information bear ing upon the subjects of investigation, and decided to address replies to the writers of each of them, requesting them to put their charges in specific shape, and informing them of the scope of the inquiry. It is intended that if the replies received to these letters show the writers to be in pos session of real information. to sum mon them before the commission when it is feasible to do SO, or other wise to secure their affidavits. When, however, it becomes evident that their accusations are merely idle complaints with no information back of them, the writers will not receive further atten- tion.
 Commanding officers to be Summoned.
 The commission also expects 10 ex~ tend its inquiry, before it closes it's work, to extent of summoning before it the commanding officers of the va rious divisions and brigades, and prob ably extending it to the colonels of regiments where complaints have em- anated. They will be expected to give full information as to the pains they may have taken or failed to take con corning the location of their troops and their general welfare.
 The commission decided to hold two sessions daily, one in the forenoon, from 10 to 12:30, and the other in the afternoon, from two 10 four o'clock.
The Monticellonian., 1898-09-30

Paris, Sept 27.-At a meeting of the cabinet, all the ministers being pres ent, decision was taken in favor of a revision of the trial of former Capt. Dreyfus, and the documents in the case will be sent to the court of cassa. ton.
The Monticellonian., 1898-09-30
Jumped from Fourth-story Window.

Philadelphia, Sept. -southerland Law, once a famous crickerer, com. mitted suicide by jumping from the window of room in the fourth story of hotel in this city. His friends say he was temporarily insane,
The Monticellonian., 1898-09-30
Health of Onr Soldiers in the Philippines
 GeneralIN lInnd.

Washington, Sept. 27.- The war de partment has received a dispatch from Mai.-Gen. Otis, at Manila, reporting that the health of the men generally is good, and that the percentage of sickness is small.
The Monticellonian., 1898-09-30
LOAN COMPANY FAILURE.
The New England Loan & Trust Go. Placed in the Hands of
 a Receiver.
FIRM DEALT IN WESTERN MORTGAGES.

erty, in 1888 and 1889, Mostly in oma- Ina, and Which Have Proven Loss, Wiped Away the Profits on the More RemuneratIve Farm Mortgages.
The Monticellonian., 1898-09-30
Dan stuart Would like to Tackle eas.sa4
 and Mccoy.

Fort Worth, Tex Sept. 27.-Dan F Stuart arrived here en route to Dallas to attend the state fair. Stuart, who is on his way 10 the Pacific coast is confident of being able to pull off the Corbett-McCoy fight at Carson City.
The Monticellonian., 1898-09-30

The minister of justice has an- nounced that he has given eninstructions that proceedings are to be taken im- mediately against anyone attacking the army.
 The crowds of people outside the ministry of the interior, where the cabinet council was held, loudly cheered the ministers, and there were shouts of "Vive Brison," /" ''Vive la Re- vision"
The Monticellonian., 1898-09-30
Dr. John F. Isom Dead.

Cleveland, O., Sept. 27.-Dr. John F. Isom, one of the best-known physi- clans of Cleveland, is dead Death was due to heart trouble Dr. Tsom was 6l year' of age, and widely known.
The Monticellonian., 1898-09-30
REVISION DECIDED UPON.
The French Cabinet Decide Upon Revision of the Trial of
 Capt. Dreyfus.
AN ORDER TO THE MINISTER OF JUSTICE.

The Petition of Mime. Dreyfus to be Lald Before the Court of Cessation. Which VIII Decide the Legal Question as to Whether the First Trial was vItiated by Col. Henry's Forgery.
The Monticellonian., 1898-09-30

New lork, Sept. 25.-Gen. N. R. Shafter, who arrived, Friday night, from Michigan, said in the course of an interview:
The Monticellonian., 1898-09-30

Msnxanillo to be Evacuated October '.
 Havana, Sept. 27.-The American evacuation commission has been off eially notified that Manzanillo will bs evacuated October T.
The Monticellonian., 1898-09-30
SRAfIEIRl INTERVIEWED.
The Commander of the Fifth Corps Corrects Errors Made by
 Correspondents.
CHAT ABOUT THE SANTIAGO CAMPAIGN.

smokoless Versus Blacl, Powder in Action Work of the Enemy that Astonished Veterans ns-The Camp Scandals the Nat uraI Product of inexperienco Among the Volunteer Soldiers.
The Monticellonian., 1898-09-30

The session was confined to meet ing of two hours duration in the fore noon, after which an adjournment was taken until 10 a. Tn. Tuesday. The proceedings were limited to the ont lining of a general policy and the formulation of letters of inquiry which will later be given to the pulp
The Monticellonian., 1898-09-30

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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-05-06

The trout fishing season opened May /,
and many anglers could not resist the
temptation to try their luck on Sunday.
One man who went to Marlboro said he
counted nearly 40 fishermen during the
day. He further said that he caught
six and his companion eight trout, and
that the streams were too high and cold
for fishing, there heiDg snow on the
banks in some places. This man prob
ably told the truth. The Salmon and
Clay brooks in Dummerston, and their
tributaries, which were closed and stock
ed three years ago by order of the state
fish commissioners, were objects of I'M
usual attention. Several good strings
were caught from them. The finest
trout seen in Brattleboro was caught by
w. II. Henley at Sunapee Lake and
weighed three-and-one half pounds. No
reports of catches at Marlboro South
pond have been received. A correspond
ent at Putney writes: "Several local
fishermen took advantage of the opening
of the season, but owing to the GOODNESS
of the water no large strings were m ade.
F. K. Robertson brought in the best
string, having 2S trout weighing about
four and three-fourths pounds. Bur
lingtOn News.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-05-06
| The "0LD
BEE HIVE"
Cloak
and Suit
Department.

Jackets, Dresses, Tailor-made Suits,
Separate Skirts, Capes, silk Waists, Cot
ton Waists, Fur Collarettes, Misses
Jackets, and Dresses, Ladies' and Misses
Sweaters and Silk Petticoats.
It's easy enough to tell long stories
about what is kept in Cloak and Suit
Departments. We sum it all up in a
nutshell. We were the smallest dealers
in the city. Now we are the largest.
Everyone understands this fact; our
competitors know it best of all. Our
garments are right in every way. Cor
rect in style, always made of good
material, fit and wear, stock complete.
This is spring garment weather. We
advise all to look at $50 called" Bargain
Garments, take notice how they are
made, how they fit, etc., then look at the
kind we keep. You can see the differ
ence across the street. Prices no higher,
either.
Garments made right from reliable
materials, are stylish when they are
new, hold their shape also when they
are old. That's the kind to buy. It's
the kind we sell. New styles every day.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-05-06
Lodge Elections.

At the annual conclave of Mt. Calvary
Commandery No. l X. T., held on We'd
nesday evening, April 81, the following
officers were elected: Daniel G.. Noble,
E. c.; Frank j. Hubbard, Cen; Thad
NJ. Chapman, G. G.; Rev. A. w. Dickens,
Drelate; Edward II. Martin, S. W.; AL
fred c. Woodward, j. W.; Thad NJ.
Chapman, treasurer; viii II. Brewster,
recorder; Chas. A. Chapman, standard
bearer; John d. Whiteside, sword bear
err; John Q. Dickinson, warden; VIM. II.
Kingsley, master of ceremonies; Isaac
Stems, Herbert L. Townsend, j. Edway
Buttolph, guards; Hiram S. Sumner,
sentinel.
At the annual convocation of Potter
Chapter, No. %, r. A. NJ, held on
Tuesday, April 10, the following officers
were elected: Edward H. Martin, E. II
p; Daniel G. Noble, X; Isaac Storms
S.; Henry l.. Sheldon, treasurer; viii
H. Brewster, secretary Robert NJ. Mills
c. of H.; John @. Dickinson, p. s.; Her
bert L. Townsend, X. A. c.; Burley C
Balm, master Sd vail; j. Edway But
tolph, master I'd vail; Henry F. Joy
master 1st vail; Alfred G. Woodward
steward; Harley c. F. Hoag, steward
VIM. NJ. Cushman, TYLER
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-05-06

of instrumental and vocal music
by the best local talent will follow.
People who missed seeing the big ami.
mated picture machine last fall have
commenced to inquire about the date of
its next appearance in Middlebury. The
Epworth league officials say it is due
here May II. The machine uses electric
light, and throws a big, strong picture
that all can,see and enjoy.
The receipt of the news of the victory
of Commodore Dewey was the signal for
the appearance of "Old Glory" all over
town, and the battle became the all
absorbing topic of conversation. The
victory loses none of its zest to Yer
monters from the fact that the COM
mander of our squadron is a native of
this state.
A temporary flume was put in leading
to the electric light station, and the
lights were burning again by Saturday
evening. Friday night our citizens had
an opportunity of seeing "the difference. .
The flume was found to be badly rotted
in other places besides the one which
gave way, and it is probable that the
whole Will be renewed in a substantial
manner.
The trustees of the Home for Friend
less Women in Burlington have secured
the services of DR.. Minnie Leavitt
Mountain, who will speak in the interest
of the home in the Methodist church Mon
day evening, May 8, at 30 o'clock. DR..
Mountain will meet the ladies the after
noon of the same day at 3 o'clock at the
home of Miss Dyer, South Pleasant
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. II. Fletcher reached
Middlebury Wednesday evening from
New York city, where they passed their
honeymoon. They will at once take up
theii residence with Mrs. j. M. Warner
in the Hammond residence on South
Pleasant street. Their wedding In
Albany was at the Second Presbyterian
church, and as before reported was a
very quiet one. There were present in
addition to intimate Albany friends of
the bride and the immediate families of
the couple, Mrs. and Miss Bott of Ithaca,
N. y, Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Manchester
of Bridgeport, Conn, Mrs. John H.
Buck of Lockport, n. Y, Mrs. Dugald
Stewart and Miss Jessica Stewart of Mid
dleburV,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-05-06
An Eyening In Alnskn.

The Alaska missions was the topic at
the "tea-meeting" given by the ladies of
the Home Missionary society at the
Methodist parsonage Wednesday even
ing. After tea, which was served from
80 to 80, papers were read on Alaska
by Mesdames Seely, Ford and Jackson
and Misses Bisbee, Goodrich, Maud
Smith and Eddy. Professor Seely also
read letter from Alaska dwelling upon
the mission work. Music was a feature
of the evening, and an exhibit of wear
ing apparel, articles of household use,
ETC., from Esquimeau land was also
shown. A most enjoyable evening was
the natural result.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-05-06

THE WEATHER AT BREAD LOAF.
FOR THE WEEK ENDING WEDNESDAY, MAY 4.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-05-06
Social n1atters.

The WEATHER IN MlDoLEBuRY.
FOR THE WEEK ENDING WEDNESDAY, MAY 4
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-05-06
TRAvELERs' GUIDE.

Trains pass Middlebury station at the hours
given below:
GOING NoRTH-Express, 32l n. M; local
express, . AS a. M; mail, 3 10 p nj express
40; mixed II :l3 =. IN.
GOING SoUTH-Mail, 945 a. M; express
l Ol p. M; passenger, S;5S p. M; passenger
5l p. m; express, II :02 p. m.
MAILS C1osE-North, PAS and 80 p. M;
south, $40 a. m. and 80 p. M; stage, 3
u, m.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-05-06
WHEN TRAVELLING

Whether on pleasure bent or business,
take ON every trip a bottle of Syrup of
Figs, as it acts most pleasantly and
effectually on the kidneys, liver, and
bowels, preventing fevers, headaches,
and other forms of sickness. For sale
in 80 cent bottles by all leading drug
gIsts. Manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-05-06

The farmer, the mechanic and the BIZ
cycle rider are liable to unexpected cuts
and bruises. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
heals quickly, and Is well-known cure
for piles. Isaac Storms, Middlebury; b.
G.. Peck or Day Bros, East Middlebury ;
G. l.. Sowle, West Cornwall 4; ID. III. Ben
net, Bridport; G. B. Kendall, Shoreham.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-05-06
We Don't Follow the Leaders,
We Lead the Followers.
artment full of new choice SPRING OFFERINGS.

Each department full of new choice SPRING OFFERINGS.
Mems spring suits and sacks $3.50, $780, IS,
$3.50 50 and $40 In Wosteds fancy Chevots and Covert
Cloth Bicycle suits dandies-cheap. Mackntoshes 1878
IS, $3.50 to $40. Pantaloons IS to $500
We sell the Nelson Hat 1t is the best Caps in all
Shades for everything White, Dress fancy and work shirts
20 styles to show for rs each up Summer underwear
to suit taste. Collars cuffs necktes gloves, socks
overals, etc. Money back goods satisfactory in quality
or price.
LARGEST AND CHEAPEST STORE.
F.A BOND, Pine Hall.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-05-06
LOCAL NOTICES.

Notices under this head ten cents per line
first insertion; five cents per line succeeding
insertions. Count seven words to line.)
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-05-06

Alaskan transportation companies are
asking the government for Calling guns
with which to equip their steamers.