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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-08-26
PASSES FOR STATE OFFICIALS.

The republicans of Wisconsin incor-
porated into their state platform a de-
mand for the enactment of q law for
bidding railroad, express, steamboat and
telegraph companies from giving passes
and franks to state officials.
This is something that should be en-
acted into law not only in Wisconsin
but in other states as well. The giving
and taking of passes is demoralzing
influence in politics and is especially
baneful in its effect upon legislative
bodies. The evil can only be cured by
legislation forbidding the use of passes.
That remedy may not be entirely etlec-
tive, but it is likely to be largely So.
A. it is. some members of legislative
bodies demand passes as their right and
ps one of the perquisites Of office For
the companies to refuse would subject
them I'm many cases TO irritating threats
of hostile legislation. Members who are
inclined to have scruples against taking
passes are told that the favOrs are not
intended to influence their action, but
are to be regarded only as a matter of
courtesy. As a result. there are very
few state officials and members of legis-
latiVe bodies who do not ride on passes,
even when collecting mileage from the
state for their travel as if they paid their
fare. Those VINO are especially service
able to the companies get all the passes
they can use, both for themselves and
their friends. Others get just the ordi-
nary courtesy passes for themselves
and the members of their families. while
an official who makes himself especially
obnoxious to corporate interests may
have even this privilege revoked.
1t is easy to see that there is no limit
to the abuses that may grow out of the
custom of Issuing passes as "a matter of
courtesy" On the one hand the rail-
roads are virtually blackmailed into Civ
ing much free transportation. On the
other hand, the iudicious use of passes
representing a few thousand dollars
worth of transportation may prove of
more value to the corporations than a
cash corruption fund several times larger
in amount. Besides, bribery by means
of passes is not so great strain on the
conscience as is the actual use of money.
The former method also contains less
danger of sensational disclosures and
possible Jail sentences.
The pass. while in many cases no
doubt confined to the comparatively
simple stage of what's called courtesy
is on the whole a cOrrupting force in
politics Of much Importance. The giving
of passes at all is illogical and wrong in
principle. The continuance of the Gus
tom cannot but result in further deter
ioratlon of political morals. The great
problems with which legislative bodies
are confronted have TO do with the rela-
ton of government to publlc-service
corporations. 1t is impossible that
legislators who are recipients of fayors
at the hands of these corporations can
act toward them in disinterested way
as public servants should.
The giving of passes should be for
hidden by law.-Chicago Record.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-08-26
SURGEON. General ste cnberg,s Defense.

washington, d. c. August 24.-Sur-
geon General Stcrnlerg has now de-
cided to defend himself and the Med
icUl Corps of the army before the
whole country 10y having "A complete
official investigation of the misman-
aeement by which the troops in San
tiago were deprived of needed medi-
clue and the troops shipped north on
the COncho. Seneca and other vessels
We're poorly provided for He has
written letter to the Secretary of
War formally asking for a Court of
Inquiry to investigate the matter.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-08-26
To NInster oct Trnnrs.

Washington, Aug a 1t is officially
Announced that the President has de-
cidcd to authorize the mastering out
of from $1,000 to 100000 volunteer
troops.
About week or ten days will be-
given for officers anG men of the vari-
GUS volunteer regiments to express
their desires in regard to being mus
during the fall IN effort will he
made, rs far as cnlSistcnt with the
good If the service to consult the
wishes of the regiments themselves,
mastering out first tkosc who desire to
be
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-08-26

Good roads mean as much as good
crops to the farmer.
Without roads no community can hope
to "get there"
A broad tired wagon doesn't hurt any
road.
Motor carriages require good roads, and
good roads are good.
The authorities of even the smaller
towns of France are mounting their
officials on cycles.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-08-26

Ii is announced that our annual har-
vest of flies is diminishing in number,
and not less surprising is the reason
therefore. a writer in the Electrical
Review says; "Entomologists report
that of late years the annual crop of flies
is decreasing rapidly and steadily. The
almost universal adoption of electric
traction is credited with bringing about
this desirable result 1t has been stated
stables are the chief breeding places of
flies, and as the street-car horse has been
emancipated the number of stables is
consequently growing less, hence the
failure of the fly to be born in multi
tudes as in the past"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-08-26
Moro Cuhan Tow n. surrender.

Washington. Aug "a The follow
inE telegram from Gen Shafter WAS
received at the War Department.
Major Alilcy has Just returned from
H;racoa and Sagua de Tonamo. Vt
the two places there were 1856 Off
crt~ and men ,urrcn srrod. 1921 stands
of arms and $4,000 ,ounds Of ammu-
uision, and five Krtpp guns ranging
in calibrc from fvs incnes down TO
two inches Troops were very short
of food, but fifteen Gays rations were
siccn them by Gen*ral Miley, and Il
la.ec amount Of Rcd Cross supplies
landed at the sane tune at both
plnces."
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-08-26
The Morgan Horse and Register
NOM READY FOR DISTRIBUTION.

The Morgan Horse anG Register, Vol
l., containing history and pedigree Of
Justin Morgan, founder of this remark
able American breed of horses, and of
his most noted sons and graDdsons, and
some 1000 other stations foaled before
1881, tracing TO him in male line, and
1000 horses registered according to the
rules of the Morgan Register. Also his
tory and breeding of old pacing Pilot,
whose blood appears in so many of the
fastest trOtters and PAGERS of the country,
with account of the great Canadian
pacing family from which Pilotdescended;
also breeding of the famous brood mare
sire, Seely's American Star, sire of dam
of Dexter, etc; together with appendix
of notable trotters, and other statistics,
by JOSEPH BATTELL,-all gathered from
original sources and much of il now for
the first time published. A book of
about 1900 pages, printed on superior
paper, substantially bound in half
morocco and with about POO illustrations,
at the popular price of So, sent by mail,
postage-paid, to any address in the United
States or Canada. Local agents wanted.
Orders now received Address
REGISTER PRINTING COMPANY,
MIDDLEBURY, VERMONT.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-08-26

Miss Grace Espy Patton, state super
intendent of public instruction in Col
orado, is a brilliant and remarkable
young woman. Size was a professor
of sociology and English literature in a
Colorado college, although she is now
only little past &c. When the contest
for woman suffrage was on in her state
Miss Patton. although still the college
professor, entered heart and soul into
the contest, and her eloquent speeches
helped Win the day. She was a demo-
crat in politics, and her party present.
ly called her from the professors chair
to the wider field of the superinten-
dency of the public schools of the
state. She was also Endorsed by the
silver republicans Of Colorado. She
made a magnificent address at the ma
tional woman suffrage convention in
Washington. AS superintendent of
public instruction in Colorado Miss
Patton is also a member of the state
boards of school examiners, of educa-
ton and Of public lands.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-08-26
GIVE THE CHILDREN A DRINK

called Grain.O. It Is a delicious, appe-
tizing, nourishing food drink to take the
place of coffee. Sold by all grocers and
liked by all who have used it because
when properly prepared it tastes like the
finest coffee, but is free from all its in
furious properties. Grain-O aids diges-
ton ana strengthens the nerves. 1t is
not a stimulant but health builder, and
children, as well as adults, can drink 1t
with great benefit. Costs about one
quarter as much as coffee. Fifteen and
% cents.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-08-26

DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve has the
largest sale of any salve in the world
This fact and its merit has led dishonest
people to attempt to counterfeit it,
Look out for the man who attempts to
deceive You when you call for DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve, the great pile cure
Isaac Sterns, Middlebury; b. G. Peck,
or Day Bros, East Middlebury; c. l..
Sowle, West Cornwall; d. II. Bennett,
BridpOIt; c. b. Kendall, Shoreham; F..
c. Dyer, W. Salisbury; W. B. French,
Orwell.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-08-26

Washington, d. c., August 2I.-Presi-
dent Mckinley has appointed these
two commissions to adjust the evacua-
tiun of Cuba and Porto Rico For
Cuba-Major Genera James +. Wade.
Rear Admiral VIII am Z. Sampson.
Major General Matthew c Butler.
For Porto Rico-Major General John
r. Brooke, Rear ACmiral Winfield :.
SChley, Brigadier General William w.
Gordon.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-08-26

You invite disappointment when 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.
Isaac Storms, Middlebury; b. G. Peck
or Day Bros, East Middlebury; C. L.
Sowle, West Cornwall; d. II. Ben
nett, Bridport; c. b. Kerdall, Shore
ham; F. c. Dyer, w. Salisbury; w. b.
French, Orwell.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-08-26
WITHOUT A PARALLEL.

No worldwide war involving such
momentous consequences was ever be-
fore fought with such small loss of life
on the part of the victors as this war of
the United States with Spain.
Indeed, there is no conflict which in
this regard can be compared with it,.
Almost as many American officers and
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-08-26

Why throw obstacles in the way of its de
fence, Its own means are superior to all
the apparatus Of your laboratories. Medi-
cine is a collection of uncertain prescrip-
tions the results Of which, taken collect.
lively have been harmful to mankind
Water air and cleanliness are my chief
medicines
At the time when Napoleon said this he
was largely right Physicians in those days
dealt out obnoxious and drastic drugs
that did violence to every fiber in the body.
Since that date medical science has made
wonderful strides Or Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery is a medicine composed
of native medicinal roots that do no vio-
lence to nature. Its action Is gentle and
natural. 1t simply promotes the natural
processes Of secretion and eXcretion. 1t
restores the lost appetite, cOUeCts all dis
orders of the digestion makes the assimi-
lation Of the food perfect, invigorates the
liver purihes and enrches the blood,
builds new and healthy flesh tissue tones
the nerves and gives sweet and refreshing
sleep. 1t is the great blood maker and
flesh builder. 1t cures Qo per cent. of all
cases Of all diseases Of the air passages that
lead up to consumption. 1t Is wonderful
medicine for all diseases due to insufficient
or improper nourshment of body or nerves.
Do not deal with INSCRIPTIONS dealers who
urge you to take worthless substitutes for
the sake of a few pennies added profit
II have been using DR.. Pierce's Golden Med
ical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets for the
past three years and they have saved my life -
Thus writes Mrs. Sophia Frazer of Oakdale,
Rockbrdge Co, Va " now keep the Pellets D
in my house all the time and use them every
time I feel the need of laxative. I am fifty
three years old and was troubled with liver com
plant until l used your medicine Now l am
WELL
Every sick man or woman should send
81 one-cent stamps to DR.. r. V. Pierce,
Buffalo, n. " to pay the cost of mailing
only for free copy of Dr. Pierce's great
1000 page Common Sense Medical Adviser;
OF 81 stamps for heavy cloth-bound copy.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-08-26

Paris, Aug, 24.-At the French Cabinet
Council M Delcasse, Minister of Foreign
Affairs, read kilograms from Queen Regent
Cristina and President Mckinley,
thanking France foi her kindly Offices
NJ. Delcasse said hat the Madrid and
Washington govern had given
testimony of their high esteem in des-
lgnating Paris for the sittings of the
Peace Commission.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-08-26
The Mlnister Touches the Linton.

An electric contribution box is the
latest Connecticut invention. The min
lister touches button, and small silver
cars, lined with velvet, visit each pew
simultaneously, running on a slender
rail back of each pew. Each car returns
to a lock box at the pew entrance and
the deacons collect the receipts after the
service.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-08-26
For women who Ride the Wheel

Comforts and conyeniences for the
bicycle multiply with the months, I'M
til now the cyclist can go forth armed
cap-a-pie for every contingency. A
basket resembling the fishing basket.
which may be fastened to the handle
bar, and will contain several additions
to the wardrobe, is already much in
evidence. The picnic baskets, with
all convenience for the al fresco meal,
grow in favor; While the cycle house
wives" with the various implements
for taking the Stitch in time" or
plastering up wounds, prove them
selves an addendum to the outfit that.
once tried, will always be carried. A
clever idea originated by a woman,
who takes much pride in the appear
ance of her wheel, is handlebar covers
of felt or chamois. which are easily put
on and off. and save the bright parts
from being scratched.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-08-26

Princess Kaiulana of Hawaii and Capt.
p. Bradley Strong, son of ex-Mayor
Strong of New York are engaged to be
married. The announcement has been
made in Honolulu.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-08-26

Citizens at CORTLAND, Ala, are pre-
pairing to give Gen. Joe Wheeler a
rousing ovation when he returns from
Montauk.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-08-26

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
Stems, Middlebury; B. G. Peck or Day
Bros, East Middlebury; c. l.. Sowle,
West Cornwall; d. II. Bennett, Bird
port; c. B. Kendall, Shoreham; F. c..
Dyer, W. Salisbury; w. b. French,
Orwell
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-08-26

Bannock Indians who have been
slaughtering elk near Jackson's Hole,
Idaho, will be driven back to their
reservation.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-08-26

Napoleon, at
St II lie II a
said TO Antouo-
II arc hi, his
physician, Be
lieve me, we
h a d better
lie ave off all
these remedies
life is a fortress
which neither
YOU nor ! know
ANYTHING about
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-08-26

c. r. Clifford, a legless man, and who
only has one ann, was arrested at
Auburn, Ind, charged with horse
stealing.
The Yale expositor., 1898-02-25
Nick's RanbIers.

Last years novelties brought pure
white and also a yellow Rambler rose
which have proved perfectly hardy and
quite as strong bloomers as the Grim.
son. No climbing plant will give bet.
ter satisfaction for the piazza and they
can be trained to make wonderfully
beautiful hedge or screen. Last season
one of these plants sold for so cents but
this year Jas. Vick's Sons of Rochester
n. Y, offer one each of the white, vel.
low and crimson Ramblers for only
forty cents. Vlck's Garden and Flor.
al Guide, an elegant work of 120 large
pages, the best ever sent out by this
house, will be mailed free upon appli.
cation to all interested in good gar.
den.
The Yale expositor., 1898-02-25
Gentlemen of the Jury.

The following is list of Jurors
drawn in Sanilac county for the March
term of the circuit court beginning
March 7th.:
Elmer Mapes, Wheatland.
John Casey, Marion.
VIM. German, Sr.. Forester.
Chas. Albright, Sanilac.
A. McConnachie, Bridgehampton.
VIM. Wagg, Custer.
Thomas Smith, Moore.
Peter Fort, Lamotte.
r. f. Wildwood, Marlette.
Jes Christian Appel, Elmer.
VIM. Young, Watertown.
Reuben Ennest, Washington.
Thos. Burgess, Lexington.
Elmer RObb, Buel.
BENZ. Phillips, Elk.
Henry Shrier, Flynn.
John Jobe, FLYNN.
Geo. Clayton, Speaker.
Thos. Todd, Speaker
Albert Garner, Worth.
Samuel Tatton, Delaware.
VIM. OConnor, Minden.
John Mcneil, Austin.
Archie Livingston, Greenleaf.
The Yale expositor., 1898-02-25
YALE ST. Clair County Mich FRIDAY FEBRUARY 25 1893
CHEAP TEACHERS.
School Commissioner Campbell Believes
they are the Poorest Kind OF Economy.

SCHOOL commissioner IdHlPDSll bSilSNSS
they are the Poorest Kind OF Economy.
X. S. Campbell, county school COM
missioner, has just sent to the school
directors of the county an interesting
letter. Among other things he says:
In regard to the employment of
teachers, desire To suggest that per-
sonal inquiry of directors and patrons
in districts where teachers have former
ly taught will assist greatly in making
proper selection. We believe that
the employment of the cheapest
teacher the poorest kind of economy.
1t actually requires one or two terms
of work in IA school in order to form
an estimate of the teachers efficiency,
and where frequent changes are made,
ii is impossible for teacher to either
prove his ability or show his efficiency
as an instructor, hence we believe the
consecutive employment of suitable
and competent teachers will do more
to increase the efficiency of our schools
than all other necessities combined.
You can not hope To maintain good
school by employing an occasional
good teacher, but must continue to se-
cure the services of suitable instructors
each term. Many people haye an idea
that most any one can teach school in
the summer when only the small
pupils attend This is grave mista Ike.
The first few years of a child's school
life are even more important than any
succeeding years. If the pupil is not
started properly, and does not secure
proper attention before he is old
enough To know what is best for him,
he is liable to be hampered throughout
his school career. In our graded
schools you usually find the strongest
teacher in the primary room.
The Yale expositor., 1898-02-25
PERSONAL.
MOVEMENTS AND DolNGS OF PEOPLE
YOU MAY HAPPEN TO KNOW.


C. b. Hungerford was in Port Huron
Monday.
John Sheehy visited Port Huron
Wednesday.
A. w. Ferguson was III Almont the
past week on business.
Lyman Owens, of Mayville, visited IN
Yale and vicinity the past week.
j. A. Rapley, attorney, was at North
Branch last week on legal business.
Mrs. f. r. Beecher went to Port
Huron this morning for days visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Desmond, of Romeo,
visited their son Bert in town this week.
Mrs. Joe f. Allen went to Detroit
Tuesday where she will join her hus-
band.
Winnifred Henshaw has been in Port
Huron the past week on Il visit to her
parents.
Frank Gillian, of Sanilac Centre, was
in Yale Wednesday on his way home
from Memphis.
David Macarthur expects his wife to
come to Yale from Renfrew, Ont, the
first of next week.
Sam Herbert, of Brown City, visited
his brother Norman and other friends
in Yale over Sunday.
II. G.. Ewell has been visiting at his
old home in the vicinity of Richmond
during the past week.
Jas. Brown, Sr., was in the western
part of the state this week in the inter-
ests of the Yale Milling Co.
James Shaw of Sanllac Centre. has
been visiting friends and relatives in
Yale and vicinity this week.
George Chambers returned to his
home at Marlette Tuesday after two
weeks visit with Benz Anger and fam
| lily.
+. B. Fuller was in Port Huron last
Friday called there as a witness in the
case of II. p. Jenney VS.. Mussey town
ship.
Miss Minnie Barnum, of Morris, is
being entertained at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Z. r. Beecher on Mechanic
street.
Will Palmer has secured a situation
at Grand Marais, in the upper penin-
sula and expects to leave for there
next week.
Andrew Paisley. of Brown City, was
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Paisley
at the Rapley House from Saturday
to Monday.
Miss Laura Baxter, of Yale was the
guest of her friend and former school
mate Mrs. r. j. Mcknight at this place,
from Friday till Monday last.-Brown
City Banner.
Martin Waltz and Miss Baxter, from
Dawson, Miss Maude Reed, from Yale
spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs.
Hal Mateson.-Capac Journal.
Marcia Beecher was home from Oil.
vet over Sunday returning again to her
studies at the college Monday. Mar
cia's visit was q complete surprise to
her parents aud friends.
Mrs. Emma Barrett and sons Oscar
and Roy returned to their home in
Detroit Wednesday morning after a
months visit among friends in Yale
and vicinity. 1t is 8 years since Mrs.
Barrett resided in Yale.
James McColl, Z. II. Drake, Ed
Newell, J. b. Stevens, B. X. Noble,
Harvey Tappen and r. II. Menerey
were in Detroit this week attending the
High Court of Foresters and the Mich
igan Republican Club banquet.
The Yale expositor., 1898-02-25
Antidote for Jingoism.

While in Toronto last summer Gov.
Rich was advised by a friend that the
United States ought to take both Cuba
and Hawaii.
"But wouldn't the possession of the
two islands keep the United States in
state of continual war?'' asked Rich
"Thats just the reason you want the
islands" replied the friend. "You
Americans seem to have certain
amount of jingo spirit that has to be
let off, and if you have little war on
your hands all the time that spirit
would find vent.'
The Yale expositor., 1898-02-25
Old Paonla.

Old people who require medicine to
regulate the bowels and kidneys will
find the true remedy in Electric Bit
ters. This medicine does not stimulate
and contains no whiskey nor other
intoxicant, but acts as tonic and
Alternative. 1t acts mildly on the
stomach and bowels, adding strength
and giving tone to the organs, thereby
aiding Nature in the performance of
the functions. Electric Bitters is an
excellent appetizer and aids digestion.
Old People find it just exactly what
they need. Price fifty cents per bottle
at Grant Holden's Drug Store, Yale
The Yale expositor., 1898-02-25
Settlers homeseekers' Excursions.

The G. T. R'y system will sell reduc-
ed rate tickets from Port Huron on
the first and third Tuesdays in Febru-
airy and March. One way settlers and
return homeseekers' excursion tickets
to several Western and Southern states.
Full particulars given by addressing
Grand Trunk agent, Port Huron. 41tf.
The Yale expositor., 1898-02-25

1t is generally known that more
adults die of Kidney trouble than any
other disease. When the first symp-
toms of this disease appear, no time
should be lost in taking Foley's Kid
ney Cure, which is guaranteed or mon
ey refunded. Grant Holden.
The Yale expositor., 1898-02-25
Waterworks.

A special meeting will be held at the
Village Hall, on Wednesday evening,
March I'd, at 1880, and / respectfully
urge all voters to be present, as we
wish to haye an expression of the ad-
visibility of putting in waterworks.
James McColl,
Village President
The Yale expositor., 1898-02-25
Do You Want Gold 2

Everyone desires to keep informed
on Yukon, the Klondyke and Alaskan
gold fields. Send 10c. for large Com
pendium of vast information and big
color map to Hamilton Publishing Co.,
Indianapolis, Ind.
The Yale expositor., 1898-02-25

Children and adults tortured by
burns, scalds, injuries, eczema or skin
diseases may secure instant relief by
using DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. It
is the great Pile remedy. Grant Hol-
dem
The Yale expositor., 1898-02-25

Whooping cough is the most distress
sing malady; but its duration can be
cut short by the use of One Minute
Cough Cure, which is also the best
known remedy for Group and all lung
and bronchial troubles. Grant Holden.