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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-08-05

Washington, August 3.-Direct tele.
graphic communication has been eS.
tablished between the War Depart.
mcnt in Washington and Gen. Miles
at Ponce, Porto Rico. and the first of
fetal message from the Ponce office
was the following from the command
ing eneral.
"Ponce, Porto Rico, July 81. 1898.
"Secretary of War. washington. u. c..
Your kilograms 9th received and
answered by letter. Volunteers are
surrendering themselves with arms
and ammunition; four-ffths Of the
people are Overioyed at the arrival Of
the army. Two thousand from one
place have volunteered to serve With
it. They are bringing in transporta.
ton, beef cattle and other needed sup.
plies.
1.-The Custom House has already
yielded $4,000.
"As soon as all the troops are dis.
embarked they will be in readiness &c
move.
please send any national colors that
can he spared to he given to the diff
ferent municipalities.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-08-05

Vancouver, b. c., August 3.-Dr
Terwange. a young Frenchman, left
for Skagway today to search for An
dree's big balloon. At Skagway he
will be met by eight other members
of the party and NJ. Narch, head of
the expedition.
The start of the expedition will be
made from Skagway. 1t was intend
ed to make the search for Andree first
in a balloon capable of carrying 5000
pounds, hut it was afterward decided
10 take n smaller and speeder air YES
SCI This will carry 5000 pounds, and
was built in Vancouver.
Or. TcrWange would not state his
exact destination. Supplies will be
sent around by st. Michael and will
be cached at different points along the
river for him. His search will he in
out-of-the way places in northern
Alaska. He is confident that he will
come across some trace of the Arctic
explorer before he returns
The expedition is under the auspices
of the Geographical Society of France.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-08-05
SUMMARY OF THE NEWS.

A naval officer who inspected the
harbor defenses Of Santiago says thai
the S2000,000 worth of ammunition
thrown into them from the American
fleet was practically wasted.
Gen. Wades Porto Rico division viii
consist of nine volunteer regiments
The eighth New York will probably
be selected. Brig. Gen Frank is now
in command at Camp Thomas.
According to the Havana correspon
dent of the London Times. half of the
reconcentrados in some of the settle
ments have died since the war be
gan.
Col. Page of the Third Infantry. /,
the last surviving colonel of regular,
of the Cuban army of invasion. ant
he is i'll and on his way home.
Gen. Miles forces occupied Juar
Diaz, a city eight miles inland from
Ponce, and were greeted with cnthusi
assn by the populace.
The auxiliary cruiser Dixie ran into
San Juan and fired "A shot at Moro
Castle, cliciting no response
Gen. Wilson has been designated a.
temporary military governor Of Ponce
Porto Rico.
Manila is reduced to such straits
that the natives are feeding on dogs.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-08-05
NEWS rARAGRAPHs.

The British tramp steamship Tasso.
from Antwerp July 10, arrived at New
York. She brought in cargo of rap
id-fre guns. guncotton, and ammuni-
ton. The records of the Custom
House yesterday showed that S3.270
pounds of guncotton, IA cases of guns
and accessories. Ii pieces and cases
of gun carriages and accessories. 3
cases of cannon shot and I cases of ac-
cessoreS consigned to William II. Ri
ker had been passed free of duty.
Gen. Shafter reports the number Of
his troops sick as $40: total fever
cases. 1924: new cases of fever. 639;
cases of fever returned to duty. 53S.
The news that Hawaii had been an
neXed to the United States reached
Honolulu by the steamer Coptic on
July IS. 1t was received with public
demonstrations of joy.
Spanish troops are being withdrawn
from outlying towns in Porto Rico
and concentrated at San Juan. Gen.
Brooke leaves Newport News. accom-
panied by Gen. Haines and a large
number of troops. Their arrival will
give Gen. Miles force sufficient for
a movement on San Juan.
Senior Aunon. the Spanish Minister
of Marine, says that jealousy of Amer
lean steamship companies is causing
difficulties to the Spanish Transatlan-
tic company in carrying out its con-
tract for the removal of the surrender
ed troops in Santiago.
French government officials explain
that Madrid's appeal for peace was
presented at Washington by the
French Ambassador because he has
been charged with the care of Spanish
interests in America since Minister
Polo withdrew.
Fifteen additional paymasters have
been appointed by the War Depart
ment to be assigned to duty in san
tiago. They will report Immediately
to Major-Gen. Shafter. and will dis
burse about 100000 among the San
tiagO troops
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-08-05
The sickness at Santiago.

Washington August g. Secretary
Alger has made a careful review Of
the reports of sickness at Santiago
sent to the War Department by Gen
Shafter during the last week. He has
reached the conclusion from this ex-
animation that the situation in the city
and province is not so serious as seems
to be indicated by a disconnected read
ing of the daily reports. The Secreta-
ry asked Gen. Shafter on July 20 to
make "A daily report of sickness and
death in the Fifth army Corps TO the
War Department. The first report
was received two days later. and gave
vital statistics for July q. There were
on that day PA new cases of fever and
one death from dysentry. Previously
there had been II deaths unreported.
2 of which We're from dysentery. On
July 22 there were deaths from vel
low fever, and this record caused some
keen anxiety Up to this time
there have been so deaths from disease
in Skaters corps, but although the
number of cases of sickness have in
creased greatly, encouragement is
found in the fact that many patients
have already recovered so as to re-
turn to dcty The Medical Depart
ment of the Army reports that only
10 per cent Of fever cases are yellow
lack.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-08-05

Washington, August 3-The long-ex
pected report of Admiral Sampson OF
the naval engagement between the
United States fleet under his com
mand and the Spanish fleet under
command of Admiral Cervera off san
tiago de Cuba on July was received
ut the Navy Department on Saturday
Admiral Sampson also transmitted
the report made to him by Commo
dore Schley. in command of the sec
ond division of the American fleet
and the reports of commanding OIL
GERS of vessels engaged in the action
Admiral SIMPSONS report deals with
the parts taken by all American YES
sells that participated in the fight
Commodore Schley treats of the con
duct of the ships Of the second diviS
ion and particularly Of the share his
flagship. the Brooklyn. had in the con
test. ana the commanding officers @:
vessels tell the story of the battle n
seen from their ships. In addition Il
the reports of Admiral Sampson and
Commodore Schley, the Navy Depart
mont gave out for publication the re.
ports of Admiral Sampson of Capt
Evans of the Iowa and Capt Clark OF
the Oregon. The reports Of the Other
commanding officers will be made pub
lie later.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-08-05
WATsoN's FLEET.
Peace Proposals DO Not Delay the Expedt
tion to Spain.

Washington, August 3.-Ample evi
dence is furnished that Cabinet Off
GERS were in earnest when they said
that Spains overtures toward peace
would not retard the aggressive cam
paigns of the United States military
and naval forces. Not only are tn,
preparations for conQuering Porto
Rico going ahead without the slight
est disposition on the part of the au
thorties to be influenced 10y the pres.
entation of the Spanish note, but the
naval administration is equally active
in eXpediting its plan for Furnishing ths
enemy. NJ. Cambon's visit TO the
White House on Tuesday night very
naturally has been construed to have
ended the usefulness of the much-dis
cussed formation of warships officially
designated the eastern squadron, but
better known as Watson's feet Iu.
quiry at the Navy Department today
however, developed that this is not
the case. The vessels of the eastern
squadron are being prepared for act.
i've service without regard to diplo
matte notes and consideration Of peace
propositions. II was shown 10y the
unrcserved remarks of naval officials
that the Navy Department has not tn
ken any official cognizance of Spain :
admission that she wants the war &c
end
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-08-05
Mhat GOOD Ronds Bring.

1t is said that more than 100000 has
been spent on Long Island in building
new roadhouses, repairing old hotels,
etc, since the era of macadamized roads
set in there, and that wheelmen and
wheelwomen sometimes spend as much
as $4,000 day at the various resorts
provided for their entertainment. VINO
can doubt in the face of this showing
that good roads pay, at least in the VI
entity of greater New York New York
Tribune.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-08-05

San Francisco August 3-The cruiser
Philadelphia. flagship of the Pacific
squadron, spick and span from the
navy yard at Mare Island, sailed fot
Honolulu at $50 Wednesday afternoon
with Admiral Miller who is to repre-.
sent the United States Navy in the
formal raising of the American flag
over the Hawaiian Islands. The cruis.
er steamed down the bay at an eigh.
teenknot gait to the accompaniment
of 1000 whistles on the bay and shore
and the booming of cannon on Alca.
traz and Angel Islands.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-08-05

Cadiz, August 3-Two steamers have
been stopped when clearing for Tan
giers with coined silver.
1t is impossible to discover the
names of the ships that passed Gibral-
tar. as the government has taken pos
session of the Cartagena wires since
eight o'clock this morning.
According to letter from Cartagena
the Numancias boilers are being tried
If satisfactory she is going to Cadiz to
mount artillery.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-08-05

San Francisco, August 3.-San Fran
cisco gave another big batch of boys
ed from Camp Merritt and embarked
for Manila on the steamship st. Paul
Thursday. The troops consisted Of
the First Battalion. South Dakota
Volunteers. recruits for the Colorado
and Minnesota regiments now on the
way t. or at the Philippines, and off
GERS sufficient to make up $50 men, the
capacity of the transport
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-08-05

Washington, August 3.-The following
bulletin was posted at the Adjutant-
Generals office:
"Cavite, July %. via Hong Kong.
"Adiutant-General. Cnited States
Army, Washington:
Arrived to-day about -. Health
of commands good; remainder of feet
four days in rear; all troops assigned
me will probably be needed.
"MERRITT, Ma1or-G General Com
handing"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-08-05
Winning "A Diploma in China.

1t is an odd way in which a China
man obtains a medical diploma. II
seems that a brass man, full of holes,
and pasted over with paper, is set up.
Then the candidate is given a pin, and
if he can perforate the paper immedi-
ately over a certain numer of the hid
den holes he Immediately becomes
qualified to set up as a doctor.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-08-05
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 and strengthens the nerves. 1t is
not a stimulant but health builder. and
children, as well as adults, can drink it
with great benefit. Costs about one
quarter as much as coffee. Fifteen and
% cents
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-08-05
STATE OF ONO, CITY OF TOLEDO
LUCAS COUNTY. 81

FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he is the
senior partner of the firm of +. j. CHENEY &
Co., doing business in the City of Toledo,
County and State aforesaid, and that said firm
LARS for each and every case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by the use of HALLS ca
TARRH CURE. FRANK j. CHENEY.
sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9Th day of December A. d 1850
r, A. W. GLEASON
SEAL
49, Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucous surf-
aces of the system. SEND for testimonials,
FL. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-08-05
A CHILD ENJOYS

The pleasant flavor, gentle action. and
soothing effect of Syrup of Figs. when in
need of a laxative, and if the father or
mother be costive or bilious, the most
gratifying results follow its use; so
that it is the best family remedy known
and every family should have a bottle.
Manufactured by the California Fig
Syrup Co.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-08-05

The Madrid correspondent of the
London Times doubts that the Span
fish Cabinet will have the moral cou-
rage to accept the responsibility for
granting the concessions demanded by
the United States.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-08-05

On recommendation of Surgeon G en-
eral Sternberg, the troops left at Camp
Alger after the draft for the Porto
Rico campaign, will be removed to a
more healthful location.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-08-05

Sick headache, billousness, consupa-
ton and all liver and stomach troubles
can be quickly cured by using those
famous little pills known as DeWitt's
Little Early Risers. They are pleasant
70 take and never grippe. Isaac Storms,
Middlebury; b. G. Peck or Day Bros,
East Middlebury; c. L. Sowle. West
Cornwall; d. IL. Bennett. Bridport /;
c. b. Kendall, Shoreham: F. c. Dyer, W.
Salisbury: ". B. French. Orwell.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-08-05

On the basis of the taxes paid, it is esti-
mated that the beer consumed in Phila-
delphia last year would provide an aver
age of about fifty glasses for each inhabi-
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-08-05
Port Ponce. Porto Rico,
Via st. Thomas, July 30.

Port Ponce. Porto Rico
via st. Thomas. July 90
"Secretary of War Washington:
81 80 a. m. on the Goth Garretson haG
a spirited engagement on skirmisl
line. Our casualties wounded; al
doing well. Spanish lost killed. Il
wounded. Yauco occupied yesterday
Henrys division there to-day
Last evening Commander Davis Of
the Dixie moved into this port, fol
lowed by Captain Higginson with his
fleet early this morning. Gen. Wilson
with Ernst's brigade, now rapidly dis
embarliing. Spanish troops are re-
treating from Southern part of Porto
Rico. Ponce and Port. having popula.
ton fifty thousand. now under Amer
lean flag. The populace received
troops and saluted the flag with wild
enthusiasm
"Navy has several prizes, also sew.
enty lighters. Railway stock, partly
destroyed, now restored. Telegraph
communication also being restored.
Gable instruments destroyed; have
sent to Jamaica for others. This is a
prosperous and beautiful country. The
army will soon be in mountain region.
Weather delightful; troops in best of
health and spirits; anticipate no lnsur-
mountable obstacles in future. Re-
suits thus far have been accomplished
without the loss of a single life.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-08-05
THE EXCELLENCE OF SYRUP OF FIGS

is due not only to the originality and
simplicity of the combination, but also
to the care and skill with which it is
manufactured by scientific processes
known to the CALIFoRNGA FIG SYRUP
Co. only and we wish to impress upon
all the Importance of purchasing the
true and original remedy. As the
genuine Syrup of Figs is manufactured
by the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Co.
only, a knowledge of that fact will
assist one in avoiding the worthless
limitations manufactured by other par
ties The high standing of the CALI
FoRNIA FIG SYRUP Co. with the medi-
cal profession, and the satisfaction
which the genuine Syrup of Figs has
given to millions of families. makes
the name Of the Company guaranty
of the excellence of its remedy. It is
far 10 advance of all other laxatives.
as it acts on the kidneys. liver and
bowels without irritating or weaken
ing them, and it does mot grippe nor
nauseate. In order to get it's beneficial
effects, please remember the name of
> the Company
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal
LOUIsvILLE, Ky. NEW YORK, ny
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-08-05

Estimates as to the necessary strength
Of the regular army after the war run as
high as 100000.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-08-05

Washington, August 3. - Contracts
amounting to the value of more than
100000 will soon be awarded by the
Naval Ordnance Bureau. Among the
items to be contracted for are 800. 900
forged steel shells for one, three and
six FOUNDER guns, and 10000 shells for
all naval gum OF calibres from four
to thirteen inches inclusive.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-08-05

a letter from Dawson City. under
mines of the Yukon region this year,
while it has reached between $4,000.
600 and s15.O00,O0O, has disappointed
even the more conservative estimates
made last fall, based on the prospects
then existing. Three things have con
triluted to shorten this springs clean
up--the Canadian royalty. the lack Of
men ana the lack of strengthening
food.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-08-05

The passenger traffic between the
Western Pacific States is not so heavy
as it was before the war began, hut II
is still great enough to make timely
and interesting the warning published
by the State Department from a recent
report by United States Consul Dud-
ley. at Vancouver. Colonel Dudley
writes:
Care should be taken by those who
contemplate going to the gold fields In
entering into transportation contracts.
1t appears that certain companies
have obtained a considerable sum OF
money generally $500 for each per-
som upon very ingeniously worded
contracts that the person paying
should be transported to the gold
fields in the north, with all necessary
outfit furnished and expenses paid. In
three cases in which men have paid
their money they have been brought,
at slight expense, 10 this and other
ports, and then abandoned.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-08-05

The steamship Cottage City. which
touched on her way to Seattle from
Alaska. had on board twenty miners
from Dawson City with about three
quarters Of million dollars in gold
dust and drafts. mostly drafts. They
came up the Yukon in a steamer to
White Horse Rapids. where they
transferred to a lake steamer.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-01-04

President Wight of the Wilder
Steamship Company. while i'm Ililo last
week. gave an interview to the Her
aid on forest reservation. i'm which ne
said:
"Regarding the opinions in favor of
forest reservations: while they may be
valuable, ! do not think the Goverh-
ment will take step that will inter
fere with the development of coffee
lands. People who have coffee lands
and those who want them should not
lose any sleep on that score.
"There is one suggestion I would
like to make regarding coffee in Eia
waii. What is needed is an expert on
the same lines as DR.. Maxwell acts for
the sugar planters-someone who can
advise as to the cultivation and treat
ment of the trees and berries. There
are many things in which such per-
son would he of great service to the
coffee planter. | am of the opinion
that the Government should. for the
present, pay the expenses of such an
expert. If it is willing to pay half
for sugar expert. an industry fully
developed, it should be willing to as
Suillt an VI lllt NdldlN CNIININNN l'l
man in Il new industry which in q few
years will bring thousands of dollars
into the Golfers of the government. /
think concerted action on the part of
the planters will have some weight
| toward reaching this desired end and
the benefit will be large. After n
while the expenses could be divided
on the same lines as the Government
and sugar planters, compromising DR..
Maxwell.
This expert should be appointed
| by the Government upon the recon-
mendaton of the planters. In that
way it will not be matter of politl-
cal preference but one in which the
capabilities of the man would have
| first consideration. There are such
men to be found right on this Island.
and every effort should be made dur
ing the next legislative session to have
a bill creating the office, or if it can
not be done in this way, let the Cab
met attend to it. Agriculturalists
should be given aid"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-01-04
Government SHOULD HELP
so SAYS PRESIDENT WIGHT OF
THE COFFEE INDUSTRY.

I'm Expert is Needed TO Act for the
Planters Effect Of Forest Rescrva-
ton on Coffee Lands.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-01-04
FAVORITE SALOON.

The Favorite saloon on Hotel street
is always on the watch to please its
customers. Mr.. Cunningham gives his
personal attention to all details and a
customer is sure of receiving good SER
vice and the best of liquors. No re-
freshmen house in the city is kept
neater or cleaner and the celebrated
Rainier Beer is always on tap. 1t is al
so for sale by the key, dozen or bot
tie, at regular prices. When you need
anything in this line ring up Tele-
phone No. 439, and your wants will re.
ceive prompt attention.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-01-04
WIND AND WEATHER.
Forecast for the North Pacific Ocean
for January.

The following forecast has just
been received from the photographic
Office. Washington, ID. c.:
The trade wind limits will probably
be found little further south, not so
clearly naked, and the winds not so
constant in direction as those of last
month.
In the middle North Pacific ocean
the average storm track for January
is considerably south of that for De-
cember and the area of frequent gales
may be expected to extend as low us
the 30th parallel and reach across the
entire ocean. North of the 40th paral-
lei across the entire ocean, and north
of the 35th parallel in the western
part of the ocean. these gales may fire.
quently be accompanied by hail and
snow. During this month dangerous
gales frequently visit that part of the
ocean Immediately to the westward of
Vancouver island and the coast of
Washington and northern part of Ore
gon, this locality being the region
across which the storms from the nor
thern Pacific ocean most frequently
pass upon entering on the American
coast. In the small area included be-
tween latitude As degrees north and
50 degrees north. and longitude 125 de
grees west and 1870 degrees west, for
the month of January, covering "A pc
Rod of ten years. one-fourth of the OBJ
servations gave a force of the wind Z
and above (Beaufort scale). Frequent
squalls in the vicinity of the Philip
pine Islands and occasional squalls in
the vicinity of the Hawaiian Islands,
may be expected.
Typhoons are usually infrequent
| this month.
After crossing the line coming TO
| the north vessels bound for the west
coast of America may expect frequent
squalls with occasional thunder storms
in passing through the doldrums.
Occasional fog and heavy mist will
probably occur along the coast of the
| United States. The coasts of China and
Japan may be expected to be compar-
] atively free from fog during this pres
ent month.
| w 8 HITGHES
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-01-04
W. - l''iii 100
Lieutenant United States Navy.
BETTER THAN KLONDIKE GOLD.

Is health and strength gained by TAX
ing Hoods Sarsaparilla, the great
blood purifier. 1t fortifies the whole
system and gives you such strength
that nervous troubles cease, and work
which seemed wearing and laborious
becomes easy and is cheerfully per-
formed. 1t has done this for others.
1t will for you.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-01-04

Are you getting your share of bust
ness these days? Well, you can do so
and prevent the clark horse" winning
the watermelon by advertising in The
Star.