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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-04-22
GREAT RELIEF FROM
FROST'S LIVER,
NEURALGIA AND
GRIP CURES.

Mrs. d. T. Church, 80 Ferris street, st.
Adams, Vt, says
Am just getting up from La Grippe.
My doctor said | also had an attack of
Jaundice but nothing he gave me seemed
to do any good, so | dropped him and
commenced taking Frost's Liver Cure
and was better in three days. I also
took your Neuralgia Cure and "No-La-
Grippe, with splendid results.
If you do not require the services of a
skilled physician ask the nearest druggist
for a Frost specific adapted to your
disease.
FROSTS CATARRH CURE will cure
any form of catarrh, 25c. Use Frost's
Balsam Spray in connection, soc.
FROST'S DYSPEPSIA CURE does
not interfere with the hearts action.
Cures sick and nervous headaches, head
aches from the use of liquors and chronic
headaches, 2jc.
FROSTS HEART TONIC cures ir-
regular action, palpitatiOn and all phases
Of heart disease, Doc.
FROST'S LIVER CURE banishes sal
low complexion, iaundice and liver COM
plants generally. 25c.
FROST'S KIDNEY CURE cures where
all other systems have failed. 25c.
FROST'S NERVOUS DEBILITY
CURE quickly calms the nervous system
and braces up the patient; no nerve tonic
equals it, Doc.
FROST'S NO LA.GRIPPE cures colds
and grip and prevents pneumonia. At
this time of the year your life may de-
pend on having it handy, 25c.
FROST'S RHEUMATISM CURE is
celebrated the world over. 1t is the
"miracle worker and has astonished
thousands, 25c.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-04-22
RECOGNITION IS DENIED.
A STUBBORN FIGHT.
CONFERREES ON THE CUBAN RESO-
LUTlONS REACH AN AGREEMENT.

Senate Declaration Adopted in a Modified
Form-The Clause Recognizing the indie
pendence orthe Cuban Republic STRICKEN
Out by the Housc-ThiS Action Ratified by
the Conference Committee.
Washington, d. c., April 19.-After one
of the hardest fought battles between the
two houses known in many years, Congress
came to an agreement on the Cuban resolu-
tions, which were passed and sent to the
President AS finally adopted they read as
follows;
"Fhst-That the people of the island Of
Cuba are and of right ought to be free and
independent.
"Second.-That it is the duty of the
United States to demand and the Govern
ment of the United States does here
by demand. that the Government of Spain
at once rclinquish its authority and govern
ment in the island of Cuba and withdraw
It's land and naval forces from Cuba and
Cuban waters
"Third-That the President of the Uni
ted States be, and hc hereby is, empowered
anu QlIttlcu " u0t tllt tINlt ldil't tulN
naval forces of the United States, and to
call into the actual service of the United
States the militia of the several States, to
such extent as may be necessary to carry
these resolutions into effect.
Fourth That the United States hereby
dsclaims any disposition or intention to eX-
ercse sovereignty, jurisdiction or control
over said island, except for the paciiicalion
thereof, and asserts its determination when
that is accomplished to leave the govern
ment and control of DE island to its pco-
pie"
When the resolutions were sent to con-
ference, the Senate contewccS teceded from
their contention for recognition of the
Cuban Republic, but insisted on reinscrt-
Ing the words ''are and" before 'ought of
right to be free and Independent" in the
first clause This the House confewees
would not concedc. and a disagreement
was reported. \ further conference was
ordered, and an agreement was reached as
given above.
The report was adopted in the Senate by
ayotc of II to 30, and in the House by 80
to g.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-04-22
The Queen and Gladstone.

There is an odd story going the
rounds in England to the effect that
the Queens anxiety regarding Mr..
GladstOne's health. which causes her to
require two Geographic reports every
day, is not based solely on reasons of
state Many years ago, the story runs,
the Queen and Prince Albert were
walking unattended on a country road,
and passed a gypsy camp. Prince Al
bert laughingly suggested that they
should have their fortunes told. and
they approached the camp. An old
woman appeared. and looked first at
the hand Of the Prince. but the first
glance made her drop it, and she re-
fused TO tell what she saw, saying:
you live with the sun but the dark
will soon deepen" Then Her Maiesty's
palm was offered. The gypsy looked
and then knelt. II am in the presence
of one who is great in this world" she
said, and ! give you homage, though l
know not who you are. Your days
shall be long, but sorrow will not spare
you. and when your end comes there
viii be falling stone
1t is said that Her Majesty has oc-
casionally referred to the prophecy,
and now believes that Gladstone is
the stone indicated, and that her death
and his will not be far apart,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-04-22
WHY

Why isn't a wealthy actor a fixed
star?
Why can't a man save time by stop
ping his watch?
Why shouldn't a sleepy man be of a
retiring disposition?
Why are not more sermons equally
as deep as they are long?
Why don't chattering teeth usurp
the functions of the tongue?
Why does the average young lady
pine for a spruce young man?
Why should the wearer of a stove
pipe hat take cold in his head?
Why does a sin look twice as big as
a man before he commits it as it does
after?
Why is it that a man who drinks
scent whisky and smokes 3-for-5 CT
gars never swears OFF?
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-04-22
EFFORTS FOR PEACE.
General Woodford StiI Hopes That Hos
tilities May BE Averted.

General Woodford still Hopes That Hos
tilities May BE Averted.
Madrid, Spain.-The Bourse has had
a rise, rejecting the popular sentiment
which undoubtedly seems more peace
full Such feeling is based upon a very
sound foundation.
The Correo says on this point: "Prl-
vate dispatches have been received
from Havana announcing the total ces-
sation of hostilities on the Spanish
side, and at several points, it is said,
the insurgents have taken advantage
of the armistice
The Correspondence says: Even
those who have little confidence in the
result of the negotiations that Senores
Dolz, Giberga and Womb are conduct
ing with the insurgents in the eastern
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-04-22
IN CAMP AT CHICKAMAUGA.



Camp Boynton, Chickamauga Park
The 25th Infantry pitched camp here on
the Widow Glenn field, and named the
camp Camp Boynton, in honor of General
II. V. Boynton. They are in prime condi-
ton and will drill and manmuvre every
day. The LIST, ID, Sd, 9th, 9th and 10th
regiments of cavalry, all the light batteries
OF artillery in the LIST, ID, Sd and 9TH regi-
meuts, and one Or two more infantry regi-
ments, have been ordered to Chickamau-
ga, and are now on the way.
With the cavalry regiments will be about
tifty-tiye hundred horses, and local dealers
have been asked to bid on feed supplies.
The Tennessee military officers are under
secret orders and drilling nightly, expect
ing to be called out. The local command
ing officer said that he had instructions to
be prepared to go into camp ON the Chicka-
manga Park mobilization grounds this
week. General Eoynton says there is lit
ne doubt that at least 10000 troops will he
concentrated at Chickamauga this week.
Secretary Al.cr has telceraphed that
General Brooke. of the Department of the
Lakes, will command at Chickamauea, and
would hc ON the field at once.
The Stars and Stripes are floating as
proudly over what was once the scene of
bloodshed and carnage as they did over
General Rosecrus's headquarters on the
Same spot more than aquarter of century
no.,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-04-22

Malaga Spain.--A large group of
young people, who had met previously
in another part of town to organize a
demonstration, arrived in front of the
American Consulate and began to cheer
for Spain, but did not then utter any
cry against the United States.
The Chief of Police tried to dispense
them, but only succeeded in driving
the crowd from the front of the Con-
sulate.
Meantime another group posted
themselves opposite the American Con-
sulate. They carried a Spanish ban
ner and after many patriotic cries be-
gan to stone the building.
All the windows were smashed and
a part of the furniture of the Consulate
was seriously damaged.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-04-22
A GALL FOR VOLUNTEERS.
GOMEZ PROMISES AID.
BILL PREPARED AUTHORIZING A CALL
FOR FORTY THOUSAND MEN.


1t WIN Promptly Pass Congress- and tho
CAN is ENpectedto BE Issued This week
National Gunrdsmen Must Enlist, if at
All, the Same as Civilians-Cuban Army
Needs Arms and Ammunition.
WASHINGTON Anrn 1o.-It is fine conf
don't o,noct,,i,, of tbo prosidont and tho
soo,oto,.,. of won. u,ot t, co,.,.,,,,,, ,,.ilt
~ ,'...,'...,I -
'''c '''' l','''''50 '''''' ''' 0''
"HS''s"''lS at lc"9' loo'ooo men IoI tue DC
cupalloh OF the island Oh Ouoa ana the de-
fence OF the eastern and southern scaboard.
The preparations to accomplish that end
have been perfected i'm almost every detail.
A bill will be introduced in Congress au-
thorizing tbe President to call for volnn-
,oo,s AMI ~ t,, .,,,,, ,,r,,,,,,,,,.. .i...,,
in ,,,sst,,, tI,i. ,,.o.,,rl ,,,t La, Authorization
;..l .l....... .......,...t-.... H. ~,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-04-22

London, Eng,-A dispatch to the Daily
Mail from Singapore says that the Spanish
mail boat Leo KILL, from Manila, has ar
rived at that place Among her passen-
gers were the Marquis de Esuclla the re-
firing Governor of the Philippine Islands,
and the Bishop-clect of Porto Rico. The
ship was crowded with Spanish officials and
wel-to-do families escaping from the
islands There was great anxiety among
the passengers lest they should encounter
an American cruiser before they arrived at
Singapore.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-04-22
HOW WE TOOK CUBA.
AMERICAN COLONIAL TROOPS ONCE
CAPTURED HAVANA.

yincial soldiers Hauled Down the Span
ish Flag From MORO Castle-The Dread-
full IIardships Which They Underwent.
In 1862 soldiers from the American
colonies which afterward became the
United States captured Havana under
English leadership, and men of Mas
sachusetts hauled down the Spanish
flag from Moro Castle
The story is well worth recalling, be-
cause it shows how bravely and sue
cessfully our ancestors fought against
Spain. The following is from Ban
croft.
Assembling the fleet and transports
at Martinique and off Cape St Nicho-
las, Admiral POcocke sailed directly
through the Bahama Straits and on
the sixth day of June came in sight Of
the low coast around Havana. The
Spanish forces for the defense of the
city were about forty-six hundred; the
English had 11,O00 effective men and
were recruited by nearly a thousand
negroes from the Leeward Islands and
by 1900 from Jamaica. Before the
end of July the needed reinforcements
arrived from New York and New Eng
land; among these was Putnam. the
brave ranger of Connecticut, and num-
bers Of men less happy because never
destined to Ievisittheir homes
con the 18th of July, after a siege
of twenty-nine days. during which the
Spaniards lost a thousand men, and the
brave Don Luis de NelascO was NOR
tally wounded. the MORO castle was IA
ken by storm. On the 18th of August
the Governor of Havana capitulated,
and the most important station in the
West Indies fell into the hands of the
English. At the same time nine ships
of the line and four frigates were cap
tured in the harbor. The booty Of
property belonging to the King Of
Spain was estimated at S10.O0O,0OO.
The siege was conducted in mid
summer, against a city which lies just
within the tropic. The country around
the MORO Castle is rocky. To bind
and carry the fascines was of itself a
work of incredible labor, made possi-
bic only by aid of African slaves Suf-
fcient earth to hold the fascines firm
was gathered with difficulty from the
creyices in the rocks. Once. after a
drought of fourteen days, the grand
battery took fire by the flames, and
cracking and spreading where water
could not follow it nor earth stihe it,
was wholly consumed
The climate spoiled a great part Of
the provisions. Wanting good water
very many men died in agonies from
thirst. More fell victims to a putrid
fever, of which the malignity left but
three or four hours between robust
health and death. Some wasted away
with loathsome disease.
over the graves the carrion-crows
lowered and often scratched away the
scanty earth which rather hid than
buried the dead. Hundreds of car
cases foated on the ocean. And yet
such was the enthusiasm of the Eng
lish, such the resolute zeal of the sail
ors and soldiers, such the unity of ac-
tiOn between the fleet and the army
that the vertical sun of June and July,
the heavy rains OF August, raging fe-
yer and strong and well-defended for
tresses all the obstacles of nature and
art, We're surmOunted and the most de-
cisive victory Of the war was gained.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-04-22
Cuban Refugee, Receiving Relief.

New York, ~ Y Chairman Barton, of
the Central Cuban Relief Committee, has
received word from Miss Clara Barton that
j. X. ElWell and the Committee at Tampa
have begun the distr ution of relief sup
plies to the Cuban eiIgees in that city and
Key West There are eight tons of sup
plies in Tampa and sctenteen in Key West.
Assistant Secretary Day. of the State De-
paItment, has written approving of the
distribution
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-04-22

Old Point Comfort, Va-The flying
squadron has been ordered to sea. The gun
has been fired, and the squadron sails at
once. The Key West squadron has also
been warned to be on their guard, and
Captain Sampson is expected to send one
or more ships on picket service in the
Florida channel.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-04-22
CALIFORNIA FYC SYRUP co.
CALLS 1T A CALUMNY.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. NEW YORK, N.Y.

ssgasta's Strong Language in referring to
the Maine Disaster.
Madrid, Spain.-Senor Sagasta, the
Spanish Premier, is quoted as saying,
with reference to the destruction of
the Maine having been caused through
Spanish agency:
This infamous calumny merits the
reprobation of the Whole world All
the nations know the true cause of the
disaster, and many American officials
know it, too. For the American gov
eminent to baee plea of Intervention
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-04-22

Madrid.-Eyery OF. appears to realize
that Spain's actual iold on Cuba is lost,
but at the same time he people are united
in a determination to cling to the senti-
mental bond that still exists between the
mother country and the island. No one
really hopes to keep that bond intact
should war break out. but all are deter
mined to make the victory of America
dearly purchased one,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-04-22
Each Soldier to Wear a Tag.

Washington, d. C,-When the men of
the regular and volunteer armies 90 into
action they will wear around their necks
little tags of aluminium, by which they may
be identified if found later on the field of
battle. In the last war it was often i'm
possible to properly identity the dead SOL
diers, and thousands were buried in graves
marked unidentified.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-04-22

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, clcanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispcls colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have. made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in so
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. NEW YORK, N.Y.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-04-22

upon heartless calImny Of this char
acter is to rebel against reason and
Justice For this reason it is impossi-
BILE for us to refrain from protesting
formally to the Powers against the i'm
putation."
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-04-22

Philadelphia, Pa.-Captain Sigsbee ex-
presses himself as pleased with the steam
ship st. Paul beyond expectations. Nothing
has been decided about the number of
guns she is to carry as a cruiser.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-04-22

New York, N. Y.-General Cuseret, a
Army in the war of the Rebellion, says no
European nation, not even Germany, can
stand before America in war.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-04-22
OVER IN THIRTY MINUTES.
The CONSTITUTIONS Famous Sea Fight
with the Guerriere.


Hull ran down before the wind to
take a look at the stranger, and found
him with his main topsail aback, wait
ing for the Constitution to come up.
Both ships cleared for action, and
when the Constitution was still far
astern the Guerrero began firing at
long range. Only two or three shots
were fired in return, and then the
American bore down upon the English
man in silence. Nothing shows more
forcibly the perfect discipline of the
ship than this hour of waiting, with
men standing at quarters and their
comrades falling around them. Even
Mr.. Morris, the first lieutenant, found
it hard to restrain his Impotence, and
he asked to be allowed to fire. Not
till the ships were fairly abreast and
within pistol shot of each other was
the word finally given. The effect was
almost instantaneous as a whole broad
side struck the Guerrero, followed
quickly by a second staggering blow.
Her miZZenmast went overheard, and
the Constitution was able to pass
around the Guerriere's bow, where she
delivered a raking fire, which cut away
the foremost and much of the rigging.
In wearing to return across her bow,
the Guerriere's starboard bow fouled
the port quarter of the Constitution.
1t was while in this position that both
sides tried to beard, and Lieuten-
ant Bush of the Marine Corps was kill
ed and Lieutenant Morris was danger
ously wounded Two suns in the bow
of the Guerrero were fired point-blank
into the cabin of the Constitution and
set fire to the ship. The danger was
grave, but the wind and sea swept
them clear and Lieutenant Hoffman
put out the fire. As the ships separa-
ted the Guierrere's foremost and
mainmast went by the board, leaving
her helpless hulk in the trough of
the sea. Captain Dacres much desired
"inteIvew' was over. having lasted,
from the first broadside of the COnsti-
tuition, just thirty minutes. He was
wounded, seveuty-nine of his men out
of crew of 272 We're killed and wound
ed, and not stick was left standing
on his deck. There was 10 need to
haul down the nas; it was gone with
the rigging, and Captain Dacres sur
rendered periorce. The Constitution
had los fourteen i..u and sustained
comparatively small injury. Within
.,w hours She was ready for another
heht. The Guerriere was so cut to
pieces that she could not be taken into
port, and Hull burned her. The last
act, after removing the prisoners and
wounded gives one glimpse of the
Christianity and chiyalry of these two
captains who spoke the same tongue
and in whose veins flowed the same
blood Captain Hull asked Captain
Dacres if there was anything he would
like to save from his ship. lie said,
yes. his mothers Bible which he had
carried with him for years. An officer
Was sent to get il. Thus began
friendship between these enemies
which lasted till Hull's death in 1913.
Tradition has it that in this fight the
Constitution obtained her sobriquet
odd lronsides." When struck by a
shot from the Guerrero, the outside
planking did not yield, and the shot
fell into the sea. One of the seamen
shouted, "Huzza!" her sides are made
of iron,"
g..
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-04-22
House Built of old Hats.

An ingenious halter of Paris con-
structed house of felt made out of
$4,000 old hats. This house consisted
of parlor, dining room and bedroom;
also a kitchen.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-04-22

Madrid. 1.-The sentiment here is one of
resigned desperation, and this is so strongly
pronounced in the Cabinet that if America
only leaves loophole for a dignifed re-
treat there is no doubt that an agreement
would be come to in the briefest possible
fiuoa
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-04-22

New Haven, Conn.-lt has been decided
at Yale to make a permanent organization
of the military company which has be II
drilled all the winter by Captain Murray,
United States Army. When war is de-
clared Yale battalion will be formed, with
this company as nucleus.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-04-22
nointo r,nn ror mo sfc1,.

In San Francisco they are talking
about the bravery of two young nurses
who have volunteered to nurse a pa
tient sick with typhus.
The sick man who had been admitted
to the hospital in which Miss OReilley
and Miss MacLean, the nurses, are in
training was found to have typhus. He
had to be isolated, and there was no
place where he could be.
Accordingly, two tents have been
erected in the hospital grounds-one
for the sick man and one for the young
women, who not only brave contagion,
but bear privation as WELL in attending
the sick man.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-04-22
We Buy Another british Steamer.

Hong Kong, China.-The United States
officials have purchased the British steamer
Zafire.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-04-22

Taunton. NaSs.-Ihe LOO operatives
OF the WhittcnIon Cotton Mills returned to
work aftcra strike which lasted five weeks.
Ten of the loom tNcrs who originated the
strike will not be given employment now
because OF their prominence in the affair.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-04-22

Form-The Clause Recognizing the indie
pendence orthe Cuban Republic STRICKEN
Out by the uousc-This Action Ratified by
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-09-12

their home for a week, and the water
became foul, and the children began to
complain for want of nice water, Mr.
Bowser turned on his wife in indigna-
ton: here you bring me and the
children into the woods, and you know
we shall all get typhoid fever drinking
this nasty water You haven't sense
enough to look after things. If just
one of the children die, III put on the
headstone of his little grave:
"Of such is the Kingdom of Heaven, a
mothers crime"
Mrs. Bowser meekly replied: 4 ask
ed you to buy a fItering machine"
Mrs. Bowser," ne shouted, don't fling
insulting words into my face"
Such is just now about the situation
between the nation and the govern
ment regarding the treatment of the
soldiers. The trained military men
have preached in season and out, the
need Of a large military staff, in time
of peace that could handle at short no
tice, large army. But the people, like
Mr.. Bowser, didn't want any extrava-
gance. Now when war comes, with the
result of disease, neglect and
useless loss of life, the people, like Mr.
BOwser don't want any ''impudence"
from the government or any reference
to the past. The last thing man who
gets into a hole" likes is to hear a
friend say, L told you to keep out of
it."
Whether Secretary of War AIger is
responsible for the mismanagement of
affairs, outside of that Encouragement
which is the result of the attitude of
the people is an open question. In old
times in Hawaii, when a chief was sick,
they picked out some fellow and sacri-
feed him in one of the temples. Per-
haps the American people will honor
General Alger by making him a sacred
victim