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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-06-10
WEATHER CROP BULLETIN,

What the Government Observer Has to say
of the Situation.
The week ending June 6 was to great
extent repetition of the preceding week
in New England. The fair weather was
again confined nearly wholly to the more
northern states, excepting western Mas
sachusetts. Oyer this portion of the dis
trict the conditions were favorable, and
in parts of Maine and Vermont it was
cassed as fine, there being much sun
shine with seasonable temperature. In
eastern Massachusetts and all sections of
Rhode Island and Connecticut generally
the weather was damp and cold, with
frequent showers, unfavOrable to vege-
table growth, and making soil too wet
for cultivating and planting. The sun
shine oyer this part of the territory for
the week was from six to ten hours.
The rainfall during the week, though
occurring on from four to five days of
the period, is light, the total exceeding
one inch in but few instances.
Light frosts occurred in sections Of
Chittenden county, VT, on the morning
of the 3lst in low lands; little, if any
damage resulted.
In some of the coast sections of Maine
the weather was wet, cold-unfavor-
able for crops and soil. But for the state
there was much sunshine and warm tenn
perature. Little rain fell. As result of
the favorable conditions much seeding
was done and in some sections the cult
walton of early crops begun. In a few
sections the ground is so wet that seed is
rotting. A majority of farmers have
finished planting. In New Hampshire
and Vermont the conditions are practic-
ally as in Maine. In northern portions
of these states the soil is In good condi-
ton. Planting and cultivation are in
progress, and farmers are looking for
ward to prosperous season. In south
ern portions the conditions are not
favorable. The cool temperature and
wet weather has retarded crops. In
some cases the seed sown has rotted, and
the soil is too wet to work.
The reports from western Massachu-
sets show coalitions much improved. A
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-06-10

Days of grace, customary in banking
methods, have been abolished in Rhode
Island.
In broad day light, at Dover, y. f.,
tramps boldly walked into a livery stable
and stole horse.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-06-10
OLDEST EDITOR DEAD.
Joseph Poland Passes Away at Montpelie
A Busy Life.

Joseph Poland Passes Away at Montpelier
A Busy Life.
Hon. Joseph Poland died at his home
in Montpelier on Monday last. He was
so years old.
Joseph Poland was the third child and
second son of Luther and Nancy (Potter)
Poland, and was born In Underhill, VT,
March IA, 1898. Three years later he
moved with his parents to what is now
the town of Waterville, Lamoille county.
At the age of II he entered the office
of the Vermont Waterman as an ap-
prentice printer and was employed there
until 1889.
Jan. of that year he commenced the
publication, at Montpelier, of the Voice
of Freedom, the first distinctive anti
slavery paper published in the state.
Broken health compelled his retirement
after single years service, but in 1910
he was able to resume his chosen profess
sion and established the Lamoille Wing
at Johnson. While residing here he
served as assistant clerk in the state
legislature.
After four years connection with the
Lamoille Wing Mr.. Poland returned tC
Montpelier and established the Green
Mountain Freeman as the organ of the
newly-formed liberty party and contin-
ued its publication with marked success
until the close of the campaign of 1918.
In 1919 Mr.. Poland was chosen a di
rector and secretary of the Farmers
Mutual Fire Insurance company, posi-
tions which he held for over 30 years
In 1923 he held the Office of Judge OF
probate for Washington county, was a
member of the senate in lS5S.G0 and in
1901 was the Montpelier representa-
tive In the legislature.
From 1861 to 1869 he was collector OF
internal revenue for the first congress.
sional district.
In March, 1868, Judge Poland, in con
nectiOn with his son, j. Monroe Poland
purchased the Vermont Waterman. lie
was lifelong member of Bethany Con
gregational church.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-06-10
TEMPERANCE In Norway.

The following appears as editorial in
the Outlook of June 1. As is well known
by our readers the Outlook Is edited by
the Rev. Lyman Abbott, successor in
Plymouth church to Henry Ward
Beecher. Mr.. Abbott is a fearless and
able thinker, governed only, as we
think will be universally admitted, by a
desire to benefit mankind. He is, of
course, pronounced temperance adj
vocate, but it is evident that he leans
quite kindly, in this vexed question, to-
wards this Gothenburgh system.
"The London Times has recently sum
married. in a very interesting way the
working of prohibition laws in Norway.
During nearly quarter of century
previous to 1894 the "Gothenburg" sys-
tenn was in operation in Norway, and, on
the whole, very successfully. While the
sale of wine and beer was permitted, the
sale of distilled liquors at retail was,
under this system, prohibited in all the
rural districts. In certain of the large
cities companies which were known as
"Samlags" were established, and a
monopoly of the retail trade in spirits
was given to them, and they were held
to strict compliance with very rigid
restrictions; one chief end of the system
being to destroy the profit of the bust
ness, and thus to prevent the endeavor
to extend the drinking habit. Under the
law the profits devisible by the "Sam-
lags" were limited to five per cent; all
additional profits were devoted to public
objects. Under the Gothenburg plan
there was an immense reduction in the
number of places in which spirits were
sold at retail. In Bergen, for instance,
with population of 10000, there were
only five such establishments. Drunken
ness was very greatly reduced, but il
was not entirely abolished and a move
ment in favor of securing total absti
nence by prohibition was inaugurated
AS a result law was passed which
practically provided for local option il
the towns in which "Samlags" existed
That is to say, provision was made tC
determine by popular vote the question
of whether these "Samlags" should con
tinue or be discontinued. If they were
discontinued, the legalized sale of spirits
was at an end. Under this law all per
sons twenty-five years of age, without
respect to sex, were qualified to vote
the total abstinence party placing grea
faith on the vote of the women. At the
start the prohibltionists carried every
thing with them. OF the first eighteen
polls taken, fourteen were against the
"Samlag" or the sale of spirits by retail
in any form. In Bergen prohibition was
rejected. In the following year marked
reaction took place, and out of fourteen
polls taken in 1897 only five resulted
adversely to the "Samlags." During
the present year eleven polls have beer
taken, and out of eleven seven haYe beer
against prohibition. This change OF
sentiment is said to be due entirely t.
the practical results of prohibition al
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-06-10
FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 1898.
SECRETARY OF STATE AND STATE
TREASURER.

The Burlington Free Press says: 1.-THE
candidacy of Hon. G. w. Brownell
for denomination for secretary of state Is
being received with gratifying marks of
favor in different parts of the state.
Even those papers which have come out
for asplrants to this office from their
own locality in many cases preface their
comments by the statement If a change
is to be made showing that there is
general doubt as to the ACCESSIBILITY of
such change. The Bellows Falls Times
names list of candidates which it pro.
nounces "a good ticket and one likely to
win, and it includes Mr.. Brownell for
secretary of state. Political straws
show which way public sentiment is
moving"
This report will, we think, be very ac-
ceptable to the citizens of Addison
county. AS Addison county has no
candidate for this office, we hope she may
be quite solid for Mr.. Brownell, who
lives the nearest and is the best known
by our citizens of any of the candidates,
and whose eminent fitness for the place
is admitted by all.
For state treasurer Addison county
has a candidate In Mr.. d. II. Lewis
of Vergennes, and with the name of
State Treasurer Field of Rutland with
drawn, we believe its vote will be prac-
tically if not entirely unanimous for Mr..
Lewis.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-06-10

BOOK AND JOB PRINTING in every variety,
at the lowest prices consistent with good
work and quality of stock.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-06-10

week of moderate amount of sunshine,
almost without rain, has served to render
the soil tillabie,i and farmers have taken
advantage of 1t.
In eastern portions of Massachusetts,
and in Rhode Island and Connecticut the
conditions are unimproved. The CORE >
pondents report that from ten to thirteen
days of cold, cloudy weather, with mists
and fogs, crops have made little growth.
Weeds have great start. Seeds are
rotting in the ground. The situation is
dlscouraging. : Taken as a whole the
season in New England is backward.
The reports are almost a unit on grass
crop. The growth and color are gener-
ally fine; in many cases rank and lux
uriant. There is danger of its lodging.
Some farmers still fear that the rapid
growth will injure the quality of the hay.
A report from Waterbury, VT, states that
farmer there is cutting clover, expect
ing to cut three crops this season.
The reports relative to the several
cereals are generally favorable. Early
corn is being cultivated in sections of all
states. Much sweet corn for factory use
Is yet to be planted in Maine, New
Hampshire and Vermont, but is planted
in southern states. In parts of Rhode
Island it is reported that millet and hun
garian will be sown in many instances
where planted corn has rotted. Rye.
oats, barley, etc., are generally reported
an average crop.
Excepting where the caterpillar con.
tinues its rayages the prospect for fruit
of all kinds remains most promising. In
most cases where this pest has appeared II
is being successfully combated. Spray
ing with paris green, soap-suds, etc, is
the method used. Small fruits and Der
ries, cultivated and wild, promise large
yields.
Garden vegetables, grasses and berrie:
are progressing well, considering the
season. The drawbacks are principally
the wet soil, preventing hoeing and al
lowing the weeds a great start, and want
of sunshine. The asparagus crop i:
short
The outlook for vegetables, garden anC
field, continue satisfactory. While tn,
crops are growing slowly for want O
warm weather, no damage is reported
from insects.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-06-10
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to express our sincere thanks t
our friends and neighbors for their kindnes
during the sickness and after the death OF on
husband and father; also for the floral tril
utes and the service of song.
Mrs. ABBIE KINGsLAND,
MIR. ELDORUs kINGSLAND,
MR.. AND Mrs. CHAs. STONE AND FAMILY,
Miss JULIA KINGsLAND.-
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-06-10
Rheumatic Fever
Well Known Hotel Man Tells What
Hoods SarsaparilIa Has Done.

William f. Davis is the owner of
beautiful farm in Chelsea, Vt.
During the summer months he holds
the position of steward at the Profile
House, Franconia Notch, N. H., and
in winte. is steward of the st. James
Hotel, Jacksonville, Florida. He says:
"My wife had a severe attack Of rheu-
matte fever. Her feet and ankles were
terribly swollen and she suffered intense
pain. We knew about the merits OF
Hoods Sarsaparilla, and she concluded
she would try it. The first effect of the
medicine was to increase her appetite and
she soon had more strength. Then the
swelling in her feet and ankles began to
diminish and the pain gradually left her.
She kept on taking Hoods Sarsaparilla
until she was completely cured. She has
had no symptoms of rheumatism since"
WILLIAM f. DAVIS. Remember
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Is the best-in fact the One True Blood Purifier.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-06-10

The French cable running from Cuba
to Hayti has been cut by the crew of a
United States naval vessel.
Forty Krupp guns have been smuggled
from Germany through France into
Spain as kitchen furniture.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-06-10
A CARD.

To those who so kindly assisted in carin Q
for our husband and father during his long
sickness and to those who rendered the beau.
titul music at the burial service, and for sym
pathy expressed, we would tender our heart
felt thanks.
MRS. SAREPTA SMITH,
MIR. AND Mrs. JOHN NJ. NASH,
SEARL 4. NASH.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-06-10

PORTER-On June 6, 1s9S, Mt his residence
in New York City, William Trowbridge Por
ter, aged 80. Interment at MiddleDury, VT.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-01-25
MARYLAND ~SENATORSHIP
No Break in the Deadlnck-The McComas
Men Observation-Disclosures That the
ombine Will Elect a Senator

Annapolis, Nd, January @.-The gen.
eral assembly Of Maryland in joint SEES
sion today, took three ballots for a
United States senator without result. On
each ballot McComas received forty and
German forty-seven votes.
The effect of today's work is to leave
the solution OF the senatorial problem
as much in doubt and the end OF the
struggle apparently as far off as it was
before the balloting began. But one
thing is made clear and that is the fact
that perfect sympathy and unity exists
between the democrats and the boiling
republicans in the Baltimore city dele
CATION. Another fact is that the
'eleven'' are seemingly stronger than
ever and are fully under the control of
their leader. Together with six men
from the Eastern Shore" and Senator
Day, of Howard county. they voted al
ternately for Shaw ana Tor Barber at a
signal from their leader.
This appears TO have discouraged the
McComaS men, who are not nearly so
confident tonight as they have been.
There is now no doubt whatever that
the democratic contingent stands ready,
almost TO a man, to cast its ballot for a
republican at a signal from the man
who is in control. Who that republican
will be, is as yet unsettled, but the be-
lief that it will be William T. Master,
| mayor of Baltimore, or Major Alex.
Shaw, is growing steadily.
1t was asserted here this afternoon
! that Immediately after the adjournment
of the joint convention, the leaders of
the democrats and those of the Master
! people reached an agreement that the
| democrats would cast their vote for
MalSter on Saturday if the Malster peO-
pie could guarantee the support of fiji
teen republicans, it being found neces-
Sary to have this number because of the
fact hat four of the democratic senators
nave thus far refused to be parties TO
any agreement having in view the cleo
ton Of a republican for senator. 1t was
further agreed that the votes should go
to Major Shaw, if it was found that a
union upon Mayor Malster could not be
brought about. 1t is further asserted
that Postmaster General Gary was APP
pealed TO by telephone TO block this
scheme by calling off Senator Day and
the Eastern Shore" contingent who
voted with the Shaw men today, and ne
promised to use his influence in that di-
rection.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-01-25
Mount Olive JOttings
Correspondence of The Messenger.
Mount Olive, N. c., January 20.

Correspondence Of The Messenger.)
Mount Olive, N. c., January 20.
Mr.. NJ. T. Breazile of this place was
married to Miss Lizzie MCGEE, the
charming daughter of Mr.. Thomas
MCGEE of G~oldsboro yesterday at 2
O'Clock at the residence of the brides
father, and the happy young couple
arrived here ON the 3:45 train yester-
day and a reception was given them
by Mrs. j. NJ. Cox last night.
Mr.. e Baker, of the firm of Baker
Isler & Co., Of Goldsboro, and Miss
Gertrude Parks of near this place Were
united in the holy bonds of wedlock
last night at 6 O'Clock at the residence
of h brides father, Mr.. w. ID. Parks
where a reception was given and the
happy couple arrived here last night
at $50 and took the $40 train for their
future home in GOldSboro.
Messrs. Westbrook & CuIbreth have
dissolved copartnershfp by mutual
consent.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-01-25

Efforts tn Have Federal Prisoners Con-
fined There-Lease of the Grimes Farm
Sell Cotton to Pay
Debts-More Deputy Msrshals
Especial 10 the Messenger.)


Raleigh. y. c., January 1s.-Mar-
shall Dockery appoints as deputy Uni
ted States marshals. a. z. Surles 81
Dunn, and Richard B.. Rutledge. Of
New Bern. y. c.
The p~enitenriary board authorizes
its chairman 70 make every possible
effort 10 have the -penf1entIary here
designated as a prison for United
States prisoners. He is also appoint
ed TO make a full settlement with ex-
Superintendent John r.. Smith and his
accounts and file his vouchers.
1t is found hat there are LOGS con
victs and that not enough are avail
able to permit cultivation Of tbs
Grimes farm at Raleigh. which Jno
D. Smith had leased. so the lease is
surrendered. Superintendent New.
boorne IS directed to sell enough cotton
to pay the rental of the farms, the fer.
tiIfzer bills and other urgent debts
1t is not as yet known what is tbs
amount Of the debts, nor can it b,
known, directors say, until the state.
ments come in.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-01-25
Chairman of Democratic Congressional
Committee

Washington. January 20-The new DEM
ocratic congressional committee tonight
elected as chairman Senator White. Of
California The election of secretary
which had been expected, was postponed
TO await the action by IN organization
committee of seven which will be ap-
pointed by the new chairman.
The election has attracted a good deal
OF attention in the house. owing to its
bearing on the Speakership contest. Sem
ator White was supported by the friends
of Representative Bailey. who are favor
able to that gentleman's candidacy in
case the next house is democratic.
MeSsrs. McRae, of Arkansas: Richard
on, of Tennessee: Osborne, of Wyoming.
and Miers had been prominent in the
race. Owing to the speakership issue.
however, the friends of Mr.. Bailey felt
that 1t was desirable a senator should
head the committee so that the chair
manship and the, speakership should be
entirely separated.
The meeting was quite fully attended.
thfrty-three being present
which, allowing for the several orphan
states made almost a full representa-
tiOu.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-01-25
The Hawaii Treaty

Washington, January Ex-senator
Morgan concluded his four days
speech to the enate in executive ses-
sion today on the Hawaiian treaty.
He spoke for almost four hours and
when ne finished there were not more
than half a dozen senator present.
Senator Teller took the floor and wiz
speak when the treaty is next taken
uD.
Senator Bacon, Of Georgia, followed
his action of yesterday in offering an
amendment to the treaty providing
for a vote upon it by the people of
Hawaii, by offering the amendment to
Senator Morgan's bill for annexation,
thus making the amendment public.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-01-25
Losses Of Cuban Insurgents

Havana, January 20.-The Spanish
authorities report that the insurgent
leader Juan Masso PARA, with the
forces under his command, Lieutenant
Colonies Augustine Ferfa, and Jose
Carmen Hernandez, Majors Feliciano
Quesada, Saturino Leon and Victor
ano Gomez, with six other officers and
10 ~privates, we'll ARMED and we'll sup
piled with ammunition, have surren-
1dered at TO TO the Spanish Cen
eraf Aguirre and Senior Marcos
Garcia, governor of the Santa Clara
province.
During the last ten days the fnsur-
gents are said to have lost lis killed
and 80 taken prisoners with 242 Rem
fngron rifles. In addition to those
who surrendered with General Juan
Masso PARA, according to the Spanish
authorities, IS other armed men have
surrendered, among them two Iieuten-
ant colonies and three other officers.
The Spanish troops. on the other hand,
r said to have lost u killed and 90
wounded 1-.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-01-25
Ohio River on a Rampage

Louisville, Ky, January 20.-The
Ohio river is expected to reach the
danger point at this place by 5 o'clock
in the morning. The stage at ~10o'clock
tonight was % feet and 10 inches, a
rise of 9 inches since 6 o'clock p. IN.
If the waters continue to rise at the
present rate until 3 O'Clock tomorrow
a stage of 80 feet Will have been reach
ed. Towhead island is submerged and
the glue factory, above the cut off,
has three feet of water on its floor.
All the tributaries in this section are
reported bank full or overlooking from
the recent heavy rains. The weather
cleared early this morning and II no
more showers fall, the duration Of the
present food will be short.
T. S. Cross, a salesman OF North
Vernon, Indiana, was drowned last
might near French Lick while trying tC
ford a swollen stream. A farmer
named Drury and his farmer and For
dick were drowned while trying toford
Cumberland river in jackson county
Tennessee. The bodies We're recovered
ed three miles below.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-01-25
whitewashed With Mud

Lynchburg. Va. January 20.-The ad-
visory council of the grand camp, Con-
federate Veterans of Virginia. met here
today at moor to consider the Stubs
case. After considerable debate the fol-
lowing resolution was adopted by a vote
of q to 10:
"Pesilved. That We. the council. find
upon examination of the evidence before
US. that Commander Stubs has not. been
guilty of receiving a bride, but We do
find that he should no longer be in COM
of the history committee Of the grand
camp"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-01-25

Swift's Specific cures Scrofula
when nothing else will. 1t purifes
and vitalizes the blood. It drives
out the poisonous elements. It stops
the accumulation of morbid deposits.
1t is purely vegetable. and is the
discovery of an eminent scientist.
1t is for the blood alone;-that is all
it is good for. If you have Scrofula,
Catarrh, Rheumatism, Cancer, Ec-
zema or any other Blood Disease.
SIS. will cure you, no matter how
many doctors or other medicines
have failed.
to the SWIFT SPECIFIC Co.. Atlanta, Ga.
for free books about Blood Diseases.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-01-25
To Cure
ScrOfuld

1t ought to interest everybody to
know that the terrible affection
called Scrofula is the forerunner of a
still more terrible disease. Scrofula
is the seed of consumption. It is so
d~eep-seated and obstinate that not
one doctor in a hundred can cure it.
70 cure Scrofula, you must cure the
blood. You must go down to the
roots and reach deep. A CLOSING
over with mineral poisons is not
only useless, but makes things q
great deal worse.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-01-25
A LIVELY TIME EXPECTED.
MAJ. WILSON SUMMONED BE
FORE RAILWAY COMMISSION

sell to Stump the State-Two More Con-
vict- Pardoned-Popu1ists After Federal
Ofices-How the Governor Can Gust
Hancock-Judgc Robinson's Discrimfna.
ton in Charging Against Free Passes.
Public Sentiment Ag ainst the Mormon
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-01-25

J. A. Perkins, of antiquity, O., was
for thirty years needlessly tortured by
physicians for he cure of eczema He
was quickly cured by using DeWftt's
Witch Hazel Salve, the famous healing
salve for piles and skin diseases. r. r.
BellaIny.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-01-25

. You need Cod liver Oil, you say. but
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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-01-25

Mrs. NJ. B. Ford, Ruddell's, Ill.,, SUI
fered for eight years from dyspepsia
and chronic constipation and was
finally cured by using DeNftt's Little
Early Risers, the famous little pills for
ali tomac and liver troubles. R.. r.
| Bellamy,