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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-02

WHAT WAS LEFT OF HIS FLEET WAS FORCED TO
RETIRE TO BAKER BAY-BrRNING OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-02

1870 mIle greatly excited by the
gathering Gale
preserve precautions
taken There much muterng, nothing
has occurred
Lisbon, May II p m.-Tuswortry reports
Spanish fleet completely defeated off Cavite
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-02
GONERNOR-GENERAL'


The second engagement according E Heado, apparently
the Americans after landing therwoundd the side of
latter engagement the Spanish Mndanao and Uoa suffered
Ministers speak OF serious, but honorable losses
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-10-29

We believe in legumes; in fact, We
believe strongly in them. We believe
in them SO strongly that we drilled
them between every row of upland
(poor land) corn we had. The result
is that dense mat of pea vines cover
the entire face of the earth, as far as
the corn extends. On our oat stubble
we sowed peas as long as our seed
peas held out; when our seed gave out
we quit inverting the stubble, and the
result is that we have a coat of grass
and weeds to turn under that will at
least double in quantity the amount of
vegetable matter the pea vines will
furnish, while there is but little doubt
in my mind it viii fully equal them in
quality, as far as their fertilizing value
is concerned.
Don't despise the weeds. Clover and
COW peas at some period of the worlds
history were nothing but weeds; alfal-
ia and 1espedeza were also nothing
more nor less than weeds, while it is
but lately that the virtues of bcggar
weed have been discovered. Again we
say, don't despiso the weed. 1t is to
them we will have to look quite large
ly for our future supply of humus.
Don't burn them. Burn nothing
smaller than logs or brush Weeds
are well worth caring for. Pile them
in piles and let them rot down and you
have good enthusiastically, one of
the very hest. Compost them with
refuse organic material of any kind.
Let them but decompose, and you have
fertilizer that for utility and value
the world can't beat. 1t is natures
own fertilizer. Don't despise the
weeds. Keep them out of your cult
waited crops all you want to, but where
ever you may find them outside of the
cultivated area have a wholesome re-
spect for them. They are your friends,
and ii you but encourage them little,
will put money in your pocket. Bury
them all you want to and as deep
as you want to, but don't burn them.
Turning destroys large part of their
usefulness. Were it not for weeds and
grass, there is many southern $50
called farmer who would not stir the
soil sufficiently to make a crop at all.
Give the weeds chance, they are
friend to the nation as well as to the
individual. All the black lands of
Mississippi, of Alabama, and of Texas
need to make them as fertile as they
ever were in the palmiest days of their
virgin freshness is to turn under a
crop of weeds often enough and deep
enough. We challenge the whole
world to prove the contrary. There is
the problem of how best TO restore the
lost fertility of our black lands solved
IN a nutsheil.-G. II. Turner, in Texas
Farm and Ranch.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-10-29

There should he reform in hand.
ling grass lands, as grass is the basis
upon which prosperity in many other
lines rests.
If poorly bearing orchard has
too much wood growth, sow down to
grass; but the result must be watched,
as the grass will absorb the moisture
rapidly.
The well-fed pullet is an early
layer, provided she has not been too
well fed on fattening food. Have the
nests ON the ground. II they are nailed
to the wall the fowls win roost on them
and befoul the litter.
The exhaustion of the free public
domain, the surprising foreign de-
mand for our productions, and the
general movement toward better
roads, are all present factors in in
creasing the value of farm lands.
The Monaghan pheasant is to be
given a trial of domestication in Ten
nessee. 1t is claimed the pheasant is
the most rapid mnltiplier of the game
birds. In their wild state they lay
from 80 to 40 eggs.
Reform in farm fencing is needed.
Barbed wire is sufficient, but it is bar
barous. Smooth wire. or what Is bet
ter, woven wire. or wire already made
into fencing, ready to be nailed to
posts, should take its place.
CLAY land is not usually SO badly
exhausted as it seems to be, for it is
naturally retentive of plant food.
Thorough cultivation, which will mel
low it to good depth, viii often bring
q good crop from land which for many
years may not have been productive.
1T is being learned that peach
trees will not stand severe pruning,
but that they do best under such treat
ment. IL branches are cut back to
within two feet of the trunk they
throw out numerous fruit spurs, and
produce fruit close TO the trunk and
main branches, where it can be more
EASILY supported.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-10-29
!" A Forfr-nfnsr.'

trustees: In recent interview he said:
Il had been sufferer of rheumatism for
number of years and the pain at times was
very intense; l tried all the proprietary
medicines l knew of but received no relief
II family placed my case with several
physicians and doctored with them for some
time, but they failed to do me any good.
Finally, with my hopes of relief nearly ex.
hausted read an article regarding DIR. Will
iiams Pink Pills for Pale People, which in
dnced me to try them. was anxious to get
rid of the terrible disease and bought two
boxes of the pills. began using them about
March, 1897: After had taken two boxes
was completely cured, and the pain has
never returned. think it is the best medi-
cine ! have ever taken, and am willing at
any time to sign my, name to any testimony
setting forth its good merits"
lSigned) ADAM VANGUNDY.
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this
18th day of September, A. d. 1897.
FRANKLIN C. FUNK, Notary Public.
Mr.; vangundy's statement ought to be
regarded as a criterion of the good merits of
these pills, and what better proof could q
person want than the above facts.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-10-29

A Pound OF Pork.

1. 1t requires 1880 pounds of skim
milk to produce one pound of pork
when fed with cornmeal, ration 1:14.7
to fatsening hogs.
2. Skim milk could not be economi-
cally fed to fattening hogs unless it was
product which could not be other
wise utilized.
3. 1t requires on an average Az
pounds of sbelled corn to produce one
pound of pork during an average pc
riod of four weeks, or one bushel pro-
duced 1874 pounds.
4. 1t requires Az pounds of corn
meal to produce one pound of pork, or
one bushel of corn made into meal and
fed will produce 12% pounds of pork.
5. When dry, shelled corn is more
economical than cornmeal to feed fat
tening hogs.
6. 1t required 71s pounds or one
bushel OF ground oats to produce one
pound of pork when fed with equal
parts by weight of corn meal.
z. One bushel of cornmeal is worth
nearly three bushels of oats as food
Tor fattening hogs.
8. Corn fed pigs gained Az pounds
per week and ate about 81 pounds of
corn per 100 pounds of live weight.
o. Pork was produced during the
cold weather, with corn at % cents per
bushel, for less than 3 cents per
pound.
10. Indian CORE is the most econom-
ical pork producing material during
the winter months in regions where
extensively grown Market Basket.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-10-29
why He wa. rroubled.

Jack-Come, old man, cheer up. What if
she did break the engagement; she's not the
only fish in the swim.
Tom-Oh, / don't care about her break
ing the engagement, but you see I've got to
60 right on paying installinents on the ring
for the next six months. That's where the
icy breeze comes in.-Chicago Evening News.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-10-29
THE RUSH FOR GOLD.
From the TImes. BLUFFS. Ill.

The rush of gold seekers to the KloSdike
brings thrilling memories to the ''forty-
g,rdled the continent or faced the terrors Of
the great American desert on the journey to
the land of gold. These pioneers tell come
experiences which should be needed by gold
seekers of to-day: Constant exposure and
faulty diet killed large numbers, while
yearly all the survivors were afflicted with
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-10-29

@ A<o
di 8 e a sc,
m a n y OF
them with
T b e u m "a
tisrn. Such
q sufferer
was Adam
Vangun dy,
who now re-
61uS . y
Bluffs, H.,
where he
has been
justice of
the peace
and was the
first presi-
dent Of the
board of
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-10-29

A Comforting Thought-She-T hope we
will always be able to keep the wolf from
the door," He--"Well, if he ever comes to
this fiat he's pretty sure to find the door
bells out of order!"-Puck.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-10-29

Changed Circumstances.-"The say thai
Mrs. Bondly throws on great deal Of agony
since they became suddenly rich" "Weli,
rather. That woman used to walk in hei
sleep. Now she gets up and rides a chain.
less bicycle or orders carriage. detroit
Free Press.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-10-29

WHY" asked the youngest boarder, "dc
they measure the speed of ship in knots?'
II think, said the Cheerful Idiot, that Il
has something to do with the tied."-In
dianapolis Journal.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-10-29

"Dere's always bound to be kickers," ex
claimed Wandering Mike. "Did you eveI
know time when de people agreed unani
mously dat dey had de right man in de right
place." "On'y once" replied Ploddina
Pete: Il was bein' put into Jail on de occa
sion. Washington Star.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-10-29

Every now and then a mans mind is
stretched by a new idea or sensation, and
never shrinks back to its former dimensions.
%. w. Holmes.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-10-29

Charge bayonets!" said the clerk in the
arms factory, as lie billed consignment oil
small arms to the governmept.-L. A. W.
Bulletin.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-10-29

Piso's Cure is a wonderful Cough medi.
cine.-Mrs. w. Pickert, Van Siclen and
Blake AYES, Brooklyn, N. Y, Oct. 26, "a.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-10-29

my whole family was in the country a
month, and the house was closed up; yet the
gas bill was as large as ever" "Of course.
Gas meters never take a vacation" Brook.
lyn Life,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-10-29

He-"It costs me 5000 a year to live"
Shells it worth it?"-Town Topics.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-10-29

Fortify Feeble Lungs Against Winter
with Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-10-29

If salt used at the table is damp it should
not be kept in the cellar.-L. A. w. Bulletin.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-10-29

The expense of repairing tire puncture
should be added to our income tacks.-L. a
w. Bulletin.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-10-29

There Is more money squandered in fool
bargains than is spent for whisky.-Wash-
ington ua.) Democrat.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-10-29

Shall We call the "stoop' of the scorcheI
z front stoop or back stoop?-L. A. w.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-10-29

improvements In FLYING Machines
Inventors are plenty who can make a ma.
chine that will rise and float in air, but the
one Improvement which none has succeeded
in making is an apparatus that will guide the
machine through The many treacherous cur
rents OF air. In this respect humanity ID
fortunate in having Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters, which acts as safe guide by cur
ing treacherous stomach, liver and blood
stitution and nerves like steel.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-10-29

A good tire is allit's pulled up to BEL
A. w. Bulletin.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-10-29

Fever patients should be kept in good
Epirits.--Bufalo Times.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-10-29

Suspicious.-Nephew ito rich uncle, who
has fallen down stairs)--'T hope you ire not
hurt" Uncle-"Oh, you do, do you? You
know very Wei that l must be either hurt or
dead. Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-10-29

We all talk too much to talk well.-Atchi.
Glahe
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-05-20

The remains of w. j. Wilcox, whose
death in the burning Aver building in
Chicago on March lG so shocked our
people, reached Middlebury Tuesday
afternoon and were taken at once to the
West cemetery for interment in the
family burying plot. The only surviv-
ing members of the family in Chicago,
Mrs. w. j. Wilcox and daughter Pauline
and Mrs. Jewett Wilcox and daughter
Miss Maud Wilcox, accompanied the
remains to this place. No public ser
vices were held. but Rev. A. w. Dickens
said a short prayer at the grave. The
pail bearers who ofiiciated were: w. ii.
Sheldon, E. j. Buttolph, F. A. Farms
worth, Rufus Wainwright, jr., j. II.
Stewart and j. A. Fletcher. Many
friends of the deceased witnessed the
burial. Beautiful floral tokens covered
the coffin, and the grave was hidden
amongst profusion of spring blossoms.
The wife and daughter of Mr.. Wilcox,
and also his mother and sister, named
above, will make their home for the
summer with Miss Emma Wilcox at the
family homestead in this village.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-05-20

bright and catchy and adapted to either
dancing or marching.
The Maine Condensed Milk company is
the latest searcher after location. They
want a place with water supply. They
employ fifty hands, and the concern is
said to be one of several branches of a
corporation. Vergennes is seeking to
secure the business, and its council voted
to grant free water for the company If it
came there.
Active work has been begun on the
completion of Joseph Battell's fine block
of seven tlree-story business houses.
The postoffice is to occupy the corner
section, which will give it central 10.
cation on the business streets. The
plans include grand staircase and
tower, which do not appear in the four
sections already completed and occupied.
Tuesday evening last the Middlebury
Electric company held its annual meeting
and election. The following officers
were selected to preside over the bust
ness for the coming year; President,
Frank A. Bond; treasurer, E. p. Cush-
man; secretary, Delmar w. Smith; d.
rectors, F. A. Bond, II. f. Wells, f. p,
Cushman, d. w. Smith, A. II. Bristol, Z
d. Wells and William Mathews.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-05-20
OBITUARY..

Died in Ripton, VT, May 8, 1898, RolloN
C. McQuivey, son of Irwin and Eliza
McQuivey, aged % years months and
II days.
Rollo G. McQuivey, whose death is
here announced, deserves a more ex-
tended notice than we have thus far been
able to give. In his youth he was dill
gent in his efforts to acquire knowledge.
At home his willing hands and cheerful
ways bore well their part in work upon
the farm, and in making his home the
one Bright spot in all his earthly life.
But in early childhood his near friends
saw that disease had marked him for
its victim, and though bravely resisted
with the help of many physicians, tuber-
culous consumption bore him away.
The funeral was held at the residence
of his mother on the 18th inst. A quar-
tet of male friends rendered very appro-
pirate music. Beautiful floral tributes
adorned the casket. A large number of
relations and friends were present, among
whom was manifest marked feeling of
personal loss, and who could but remem-
Der that in his death the light of rare
and useful qualities had gone out. His
life though short was fountain of hon
est Intentions, bright prospects and gen.
erous affections. In the memory of those
who knew him best he has reared for
himself monument more enviable and
lasting than any costly shaft of polished
marble which friends or wealth could
place above the spot where he is now
sleeping.
The loved now sleeps. Father take him
Thine for eternity.
Ie waking stars, look down from heavens
Watcn DER him tenderly.
| And, oh, We winds, breathe soft and still;
Beneath TINS treasured flower decked hill
| ~ The loved one sleeps. Y.
We copy the following from the Bap-
fist Messenger Chicago. Mr.. and
Mrs. Shedrick removed to Chicago only
three years ago, and their many old
friends here and in Bridport grieve with
them over their sad loss
Howard Huntley Shedrick died at his
fathers home, 23lO State street, Wednesday
afternoon, May 4, at five o'clock. He had
! been i'll for several days with severe cold
The family were anticipating his complete
recovery when he suddenly became worse
He was one of twins. Seldom have parents
taken greater delight in their children than
this father and mother did in their two
bright, attractive babes. They had won Il
large place in this loving, Christian home
which is now sad and desolate. Both parents
and grandparents feel the grief keenly
They, however, have sweet, peaceful faith
in the children's Saviour. They do not rebel
submissvely they have yielded their little
darling to His call who said, "SufTer the little
children to come unto me, and forbid them
not, for of such is the kingdom of heaven
They are members of our household of faith
and we sorrow with them. They will be fol
| lowed by our prayers. \ brief funeral ser
vice was held on Thursday afternoon, after
which Mrs. Shedrick and her father took the
little body to Middlebury, VT, where It will
| be inferred
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-05-20
MEMORIAL OBSERVANCES.



Service will be held In the town hall
May 20, at p. M, sharp, under the
directions of Rev. A. Potter, pastor of
the Baptist church. Comrades of w. p.
Russell post and all other posts and vet
Grams are cordially invited to Join with us
on this occasion.
MEMORIAL DAY.
Exercises will be held In town hall on
Monday, May 80, at 2 p. M, sharp, under
the direction of w. P. Russell post, T. E.
Wells commander. The Knights Tenn
plar, Lake Dunmore lodge, 1. o. o. F.,
Sons of Veterans, fire department, the
pastors of the several churches, teachers
and scholars of Middlebury graded school
have been invited to be present on this
occasion.
The post will assemble at G.. A. r. hall
at p. M, sharp, and march to the town
hail. The exercises will be in the fol-
lowing order in accordance with the G..
A. X. ritual;
l. Reading of orders and program by the adj
iutant.
>. Ritualistic work by commander and staff.
3. Prayer by Rev. A. Potter
4. Music
.. Address by Rev. J. G. Goodtng.
6. Music.
l. Benediction by Rev. A. w. Dickens.
PROGRAM.
The procession will form after the eX-
ercises in the hall, the right resting oppo-
site the park, in the following order:
/. Marshal with his aids.
,. Band.
3. Mt. Calvary Commandery
4. Lake Dunmore Lodge, No. IL, l. o. OF.
3. Mlddlebury fire department..
6. Camp Tracy, 5. of V.
:. W. p. Russell Post, No. 50, Dept. of Yer.
mont, g. A. II.
S. Carriages with speakers and clergymen.
9. Teachers and scholars of graded school.
10. Citizens in carriages.
II. Citizens on foot
At the cemetery the services will be in
accordance with the G. A. X. ritual.
Benediction by Rev. j. G. Gooding.
At this period when the peace of our
happy land is again threatened with the
calamties of war, the remembrance of
brave men whose strong and steadfast
attachment to country caused them to
freely give their lives for the flag they
so dearly loved will act as a holy in
spiration to fire the hearts of the young
men of our nation TO patriotic acts and
heroic deeds in defence of our national
honor. Let us remain ever faithful to
the sacred trust placed in our charge
and continue true to the beautiful Gus
tom observed by us during the past few
years in having the flag of our country
mark the resting place of every one of
the honored heroes located within our
limits. This is not day of mourning,
but a day to remember with loving
tributes those who have gone before; a
day set apart for strewing flowers upon
the graves of our comrades. 1t is now
as at the beginning observed in honor of
the soldiers who died for their country
and has broadened into more general
use and significance. This beautiful
custom though born of war abides with
us in peace. COMMITTEE.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-05-20

The Vergennes Driving club has
leased the track at the fair grounds and
is having it put in perfect order, says the
Vermonter. A race meeting is to be
held the last week in June, the week
previous to the circuit races at st. Al
bans. Arrangements are being made for
four classes and it is to be a two-day
affair. M. +. Daniels is the secretary.
Mr.. Daniels was formerly secretary
of Drummond's Driving Park and
Breeders association at Asbury Park, n.
j. He has a good reputation as a sue
cessful manager of such events. 1t is
proposed to hold two or more meetings
during the coming season.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-05-20
TRAVELLERS GUIDE.

Trains pass Middlebury station at the hours
given below:
GOING NoRTH-Express, 3 2l a. MI local
express, 45 a. M; mail, 10 p. M; express
b 40; mixed, II lS p. IN.
GOING soUTH-Mail, 9A5 a. M; express
:01 p. M; passenger, 3:5S p. M; passenger
6 :5l p. M; express, II :O2 p. m.
MAILS CLosE-North, LAS and I 80 p. m.;
south, $40 a. m. and 80 p. M; stage, 8
p. N.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-05-20

THE WEATHER AT BREAD LOAF.
FOR THE WEEK ENDING WEDNESDAY, MAY Is.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-05-20
Social n1otters.

The WEATHER IN MlDDLE5uRY.
oR'rHE WEEK ENDING WEDNESDAY, MAY Is.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-05-20

One Minute is not long, yet relief is
obtained in half that time by the use of
One Minute Cough Cure. 1t prevents
consumption and quickly cures colds,
Group, bronchitis, pneumonia, la grippe
and all throat and lung troubles. Isaac
Storms, Middlebury; B. G. Peck or Day
Bros, East Middlebury; C. l.. Sowle.
West Cornwall; d. II. Bennett, Bird
port; G. b. Kendall, Shoreham.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-05-20
LOCAL NOTICES.

Notices under this head ten cents per line
first insertion; five cents per line succeeding
insertions. Count seven words to lineA
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-05-20
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, So,
$3.50 So and $40 In Worsteds fancy Chevots and Covert
Cloth Bicycle suits dandes-cheap. Mackntoshes 1878
u.s. $3.50 to $40. Pantaloons IS cents $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 your taste Collars cuffs neckties gloves, socks
overals, etc. Money back goods satisfactory in quality
or price
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-05-20
10 CURE A COIN IN ONE DAY.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinlne Tablets. All
Druggists refund money II II fails to Cure. 26c.