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

The batteries fired explosive shells, and
most of them fell wide of the mark. one
burst just beyond the stern of the New
York and a grapnel shot exploded above
her.
1t took the three ships just eighteen
minutes to silence the batteries. The last
shot that was fired by the Spanish came
from Point Rubal Caya. The Puritan re-
piled with one of her l2-mch guns. The
shell struck the battery with wonderful ac-
curacy and blew up portion of it.
After waiting in vain for the Spanish to
renew the engagement the ships withdrew,
leaving both batteries in ruins.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-05-06
TOGARC|A N|THOURPLANS
Lieut.. Rowan Took an Expedi-
ton from Jamaica to the
InSurgent General.
CUBA IS TO BE INVADED.
Daring Soldier, Aided by the Kingston
Junt7, Succeeded in Reaching
the Island Monday.

Told to Get Information to Aid in Effective
Co-Operation When United states Troops
Land-Win Bring Back Maps-Lieut.
Rowan Speaks Spanish and Knows the
Island ThoroughIy-wo Would be Treated
as a Spy.
Kingston, Jamaica, May 4.-General
Calixto Garcia, commanding the Cuban
forces in the eastern end of the island, is
now in full possession of the United States
military plan of campaign.
He received his information from Lieut..
Alexander S. Rowan, of the Nineteenth
United States infantry, who has succeeded
in landing on the coast of Cuba and reach
ing the insurgent forces
Lieut.. Rowan was ordered by the Secret
Service Bureau to go on secret mission in
behalf of the War Department.
1t was at first thought that his destina-
ton was Porto Rico. Then definite or
ders were issued for him to proceed to
Jamaica, and thence across to Cuba and
endeavor to reach General Calixto Garcia's
camp, to communicate to the General the
plans of the United States Government.
He was also to ask the rebel leader to
make arrangements for effecting junction
of the insurgents in Southeastern Cuba with
probable American expedition.
Lieut.. Rowan was told to obtain infor-
nation of the character of the country, and
to make maps and plans for the use of the
Information Bureau as soon as he made a
landing.
He sailed from Jamaica on the Atlas
steamer, and reached Kingston April 15
lie put himself at once in communication
with Mr.. Dent, the United States Consul
here, and endeavored to cross over
Eventually an expedition was organized
through the Cuban Junta, with expert pilot
and guides, Lieut. Rowan left STAINS
Bay on April n, at o'clock in the morn
ing. lie started with a good breeze and
reached Cuba last Monday morning.
His mission is one of great danger, and
if captured he would be treated as a spy.
The greatest precautions were exercised
here to conceal his mission. Rowan is an
expert photographer and well acquainted
with Cuba.
As he went to Eastern Cuba, it is in
ferred that a blow will be struck there be-
fore one is struck at Porto Rico. With him
he took an official Spanish map of Eastern
Cuba, with cancellations made by the War
Department photographers It'll expected
that General Garcia will cover a landing of
the United States troops
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-05-06

Washington, ID. C.-Aiss Helen Gould
has tcceraphed to President Mckinley, Of
fering to donate 100000 to he used for
national purposes. The President will ac-
cept this generous offer, and his reply, to-
gether with Miss Gould's telegram, will be
made public as soon as the acceptance is
formally made This substantial. manifes-
tation of patriotism is most gratifying TO
the President, and his reply to Miss Gould
will probably be of such nature as to en-
courage others to follow her example.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-05-06

Washington, d. C.-Spain's financial
condition is a matter for worry in
Madrid and a matter of satisfaction in
Washington.
Official information has reached the
State Department from its representa-
tives in Europe that Notwithstanding
the strenuous efforts made by the
Sagasta Ministry to negotiate loan,
absolute failure has been the result.
Furthermore, the officials have been
Informed that Spain can get no credit,
although she iIau endeavored to buy
supplies on time
This information is of the utmost
importance and the poverty of Spain
will undoubtedly have a great effect
in Fastening the war OF course, the
authorities do not anticipate the early
close of the struggle. for they believe
1t will last many months, but they ap-
preciate that it will be impossible for
Spain to long continue the fighting
without funds.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-05-06

Key West, Fla.-Ihe gunboat Nashville,
that fired the first shot of the war when
she captured the Buena Ventura, is now
coming to Key West to report the capture
of a valuable Spanish mail steamer On
boarding the prize the Nashville found that
she was the Argonauta, mail steamer
from Havana, bound to Cienfuegos with
mails dispatches, etc. Among the passen-
gers were General Nmccnte de Coreio and
his staff in all ten officers, with 100 sol
ders and ordinary passengers to the num-
Der of two boatloads, men, women and
children, say thirty in all. They were put
ashore. but the General and his staff were
detained as prisoners of war
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-05-06
AMERICANS IN PERIL.
The British Consul I'm Cienfugas Cables for
steamer to Take Them Away.

Kingston, Jamaica-The British
Consul in Clenfuegos Cuba, has Cabled
to Mr.. Dent the United States Consul
here, asking him to send a steamer
there to take off citizens Of the United
States who were unable to get away
when Consul General Lee departed. He
states that their lives are in danger.
He declares that Owen McGarr, who
was Consul at Clenfuegos, did not give
sufficient notice to his fellow country
men. He asks that they be taken to
Jamaica or a United States port.
Mr.. Dent is as yet unable to charter
a ship. He has asked his State De-
partment for authority, but has re-
ceived no reply
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-05-06

Madrid.-The newspapers express a de-
termination to ayenge the defeat of the
Spanish fleet. The conduct of the Span
ish Admiral in sinking the remnant Of his
fleet i'm order to prevent its capture is high
ly cXlolled by the press. The impartial
advises the Government to arm all the
available shipping and convert the vessels
into AN auxiliary fleet for the purpose of
capturing and destroying American mer-
chant vessels
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-05-06
LORD CLINTON" SOLD.
a Low Price for4 Once Great Trotter
at the TictenOr Sale.

Low Price forS the Once Great Trotter|
at the Tickenor Sale.
Lord Clinton, , :0S3, one of the fastest.
handsomest and most remarkable trot-
tiers ever seen in the Grand Circuit, was
knocked down for the small sum of 5000
yesterday at the NJ. II. Tichenor sale in
the American Horse Exchange. The
beautiful black gelding trots without
check, blinds, boots or rigging of any
sort, and is naturally an almost perfect
road horse. Several prominent road
riders said yesterday that $1,000 would
have been low price for him if he had
showed sound. But he logged lame and
sore on his ailing feet, and it was hard
work for the auctioneer to get bid for
him. He was finally struck off to a
dealer. Among the other trotters sold
was FaustinO, 2;l24, a horse that Fred
Pabst paid $4,000 for about six years
ago. Barney Demarest bought him yes
terday for 500. j. F. Gibson paid the
top price, 81 $50, for Luxon, 2:1l4, a
trotter that gained his record at the
Detroit Grand Circuit meeting last year.
N. Y. Sun, Apl. IS.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-05-06

have reached the conclusion that the Span
ish fleet which sailed from Cape Verde
Islands last week is bound for the north
coast of South America, its chief purpose
being to intercept the Oregon and the
Marietta, which were joined by the Nicthe-
roy, the torpedo cruiser purchased of the
Brazilian Government. Plans are being
devised to head off the Spanish warships
and give them battle they are not count
ing upon.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-05-06

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, cleanses the sys-
TEN effectually, dispels 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.
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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-05-06
How S This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh that can not be cured by
Hairs Catarrh Cure
f. J. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, o.
We the undersigned, have known f. J..
Cheney for the last 10 years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transac-
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obligations made by their firm,
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Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Price 7jc. per bottle.
Sole by all Druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-05-06
spain sees Ruin Unless Europe save, Her.

ergy To- postpone as long as possible the
defeat She knows is inevitable Her only
hope NOW is 20 prolong the struggle, for the
sake of inducing Europe's Interference.
She thinks that 10y heroic resistance in
the flce of great odds She may excite such
admiration and sympathy as will impel the
mouarchies to save her from extinction by
the great American Republic.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-05-06
Cut or News for Havana.

Key West Fla.-The Engracia was cap
tured off Cabanas, not off Cardenas. She
had on board crew of seven men and a
cargo of fish. The men had been in the
Spanish Navy. Tie officers of the New
port say the capture is an important one
because the little vessel was attempting to
carry into Havana news of the movement
of the United States fleet.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-05-06

Key West, Fla The Terror has made
another important capture. It's the Span
ish steamer Guido, bound from Coruna to
Havana with cargo of provisions and
money for the Spanish army Her crew
numbers thirty-iye men. When the Ter
ror fired a blank shot the Guido put out all
her lights and tried to run away. -Four
shots were fired from the Terror's g.
FOUNDERS all of which hit the ship.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-05-06

Baltimore, Md.-Prcsident Baker, of
the National Association of Homing Pigeon
Fanciers in the United States, has issued
Geographic instructions to local officers of
the association in different cities to imme-
diately put ten thousand birds in training,
in accordance with Secretary Longs ac-
ceptance of the associations offer.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-05-06

Key West, Fla, May 4. - Admiral
Sampson has bombarded, slenced, and
pretty well destroyed the Spanish batteries
in position and in course of construction at
the entrance of the harbor of Matanzas.
lie did it with the flagship New York,
the monitor Puritan and tine cruiser Gin
cinnlti. Not one of the American ships
was struck, the Spanish gunnery being
wild.
There are no means of knowing the
number of dead and wounded on the Span
ISL side. 1t must be considerable.
While the New York, Puritan and Cn-
cinai were accommodating in force for the
purpose of locating and destroying the for
midable defences being constructed, the
flagship was fired on by tie batteries on
Point Rubalcava and Point Maya, guard
ing the entrance to the harbor
The New York replied, firing her forward
8-mch gun on the port side. She steamed
boldly in between the batteries and soon
blazed away with both broadsides at them.
The Puritan steamed in behind the New
York and engaged the fortifcalion on Point
Maya, while the New York Went to star
board close up to the land and poured her
shells into Rubalcava. The Cincinnati,
which had remained well astern under or
ders, sgnalled for permission to engage,
and received it, and soon was firing her
guns at the fort on the west side of the
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-05-06
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 gTocers 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 and strengthens the nerves. 1t is
not 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
20 cents.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-05-06
@57.OOO.OOO tor the NAVY.

Washington, D. C,-The conferees on
Naval Appropriation bill have reached an
agreement, and the report will be pre-
scented at once. As completed, the bill will
carry a total of nearly S57, 900, 900, which
is some S19,OOO,OOO greater than as it
passed the House, and $50, 200, 900 more
than the appropriation for the current year.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-05-06

a littl, boy asked for bottle of " get
up in the morning as fast as you can"
The druggist recognized a household
name for "DeWltt's Little Early Risers,"
and gave him bottle of those famous
little pills for constipation, sick headache
liver and stomach troubles. Isaac Storms,
Middlebury 3. G. Peck or Day Bros,
East Middlebury; c. L. Sowle, West
Cornwall; D. II. Bennett, BridpOrt; C.
b. Kendall, Shoreham.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-05-06
Another Landing MAIDEN Cuba.

Tampa, Fla.-Lieutenant Whitney, Uni
ted States Army, landed near Caibarien
two days ago for the purpose of interview
ing General Maxine Gomez to arrange for
the cooperation of the insurgent forces
with our troops
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-05-06

NJ. l.. Nocum, Cameron, Pa, says Il
was a sufferer for ten years, trying most
all kind, of pile remedies, but without
success. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
was recommended to me. used one box.
1t has effected permanent cure" AS a
permanent cure for piles DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve has no equal. Isaac
Storms, Mddlebury; B. G. Peck or Day
Bros, East Middlebury; c.. w. Sowle,
West Cornwall; d. II. Bennett, Brid-
port; c. b. Kendall, ShOreham.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-05-06
Uncle Sam nuys sixty Torpedoe..

Vienna. The torpedo factory at Fiume
sixty torpedoes which were ordered by
Brazil. The sale was made with the con-
sent of the Brazilian Government. Thirty
of the torpedoes have already been de-
liVered
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-05-06
Maior.GsneraI Fitzhurh Lee.

Richmond, Va.-General Fitzhugh Lee
received a telegram from Adjutant-G General
Corbin congratulating him on the fact that
the President had just officially announced
the fact that he had decided to commission
him a major-general. The nomination will
be sent to the Senate at once.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-05-06

Havana, Cuba--The Spanish gunboat
Ligera, it is announced here, encountered
at Cayo Piedra, near Cardenas, not far
from Matanzas, an American torpedo boat,
supposed to be the Gushing, which opened
fire on the Spanish warship. The gunboat,
it Is added, answered with eleven shots.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-05-06

New Haven, Corn.-'rhe committee in
charge of the fund which is being raised
among the Yale men to purchase gift for
the cruiser Yale announced that it has de-
cided 90 present to the cruiser two Maxim
guns 1t is understood that a fund OF S5,-
600 will be raised. One-half of this sum
has already been subscribed.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-05-06


squadron in Asiatic waters completely de-
feated the Asiatic squadron of Spain in the
harbor of Manila, in the Philippine Islands,
Sunday morning.
All the news of the great naval battle
thus tar received is coming from Spanish
sources. This shows conclusively that
Manila has not yet been taken by the
American forces and that the cable lines
are still under the control of Spain.
From the fact that even the advices re-
ceiyed from Madrid show that the Ameri-
can warships Jared the best, there is hard
ly any doubt that when complete details
are obtainable it will be learned that it was
a crushing defeat for Spain.
During the two engagements that took
place Commodore Montojo, commanding
the Spanish fleet, lost three of his largest
ships. His flagship, the steel cruiser Reina
Christina, and the armored cruiser Castillo
were burned, and the cruiser Don Juan de
Austria was blown up. The other Spanish
vessels were badly damaged. One report
adds that several of the ships were sunk by
their commanders to prevent their falling
into the hands of the Americans.
There was a heavy loss of life among the
Spanish. Captain Cadarso, commanding
the Reina Christina, was killed. Commo.
dore Montojo, commanding the fleet, shift
ed his flag from the Reina Christina to the
IL do MI, gta
ed cruiser, just before the Christina sank.
The blowing up of the Don Juan de Aus
tra was attended by great loss of life
among the crew, her commander also being
killed.
Commodore Dewey's squadron, leaving
Subig Bay, a few miles from Manila, about
four o'clock Saturday afternoon, proceeded
toward Manila. Under the cover of dark
ness he entered the harbor, the batteries
located there announcing his arrival.
Both fleets lined up for battle about day
break Sunday morning. The guns of the
American war ships began firing on the
fortress of Cavite and the arsenal of Manila.
Under the protection of the guns of these
Notifications the Spanish warships opened
fire on the American fleet. For several
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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-05-06

Thousands of sufferers from grippe
have been restored to health by One Min
ute Cough Cure. Itquickly cures coughs
colds, bronchitis, pneumonia, grippe,
asthma. and all throat and lung diseases.
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Sowle, West Cornwall; ID. II. Bennett,
Bridport; c. b. Kendall, Shoreham.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-05-06

"ITT'rT I''TVrN TTIT,F- T-tHCe.
Madrid-Senor Silvela, in a speech
which has made a profound impress
sion and is regarded as marking a
turning point in Spanish politics, do
clared that as the Cuban problem was
now reduced to a question of "honor
for the Spanish arms" it behoOved
Ministers to assume without hesitation
the responsibility of deciding when the
point of honor had been sufficiently
satisfied. When that time had been
reached he said, it would be time to
appeal to the European powers so that
they could decide what ought to he
dine to restore peace and determine
the fate of Cuba. because all the pow
ers We're interested in Cubas future
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-05-06
o Prevent MiIk From Rurning.

Rinse the pan with cold water pre-
vious to using and stir constantly TIL 1t
comes to the boil. 1t Is best to have
double sauoepans for boiling milk,
making ouatards. &c.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-05-06

The navy department is to be kept
constantly informed of the movements of
the fleet before Havana by messages
sent by carrier pigeons.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-05-06
CahIe to Mnnila Has Been Cut.

Hong Kong.-It is announced at the
cable office here that the transmission of
messages to Manila or from that place is
interrnnted.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-05-06
PresIden. wan ReoognIze Cuban RspubIIo

Washington, d. C.-When the United
States troops, with the cooperation of
Gomez and his followers, succeed in driv-
ing Spain from Cuba, the President will
recognize the present insurgent Govern
ment.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-05-06

The harbOr at Key West is so full of
prize ships that no more can be accom-
modated there.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-05-06
Heart Trouble for Two Years,
Relieved i'm One DaV.

Mr.. VIM. NJ. Steele, Al Elm St., AL
bany, n. Y, writes 81 have had heart
trouble for two years. / could hardly
walk block on account of shortness of
breath and heart trouble. | was re-
lleved in one day with DR.. Frost's Heart
Tonic.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-05-06
Headache for Ten Years,

Mis-. IT. z. NichOIs, n Monroe st. /
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bilious and sick headaches for ten wears
and been obliged to remain in bed davis
at time. | find Frost's Headache Cure
will cure me with four doses. 1t isl
better than any other remedy have ever
used"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-05-06

The cylindrical Gotten bales shipped
from the United States to England are
pronounced great improvement over
the old style square bale.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-05-06

a censorship of press dispatches has
been established by the government at
Key West.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-05-06
HEART
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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-05-06
SPRIN'S FLEET DESTROYED
A Great Naval Battle Fought
Off the Harbor of Manila
Sunday Morning.
A HEAVY LOSS OF LIFE.
The Two Principal Spanish WarShips
Burned and Large Cruiser
Blown UP.

The United States Asiatic Squadron, Under
Command of Commodore Dewey, En-
gagged and Completely Defeats SPANS
Philippine Squadron-Several of the Span
fsh ships Sunk to Prevent Their Falling
Into the Hands of the Americans,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-05-06
DR.. FrOSt'S Remedies Cur.

Cures pain In the bacl
Just above hips, an
will prevent Bright
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when taken with Frosts'
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