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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-02-11
ANNEXATION OF HAWAII.

The senate have not yet voted upon
the ratification of the treaty annexing
the Hawaiian islands. A two-thirds
vote, or 60, is necessary for the adoption
of the treaty. 1t is understood that 90
votes are certainly secured, and there Is
strong hopes that Mr.. 1illman will come
to the rescue with two other southern
Democrats. We have confidently be-
lieved that Mr.. Tillman's patriotism and
good sense would lead him to cast his
vote on this side. His many Vermont
friends certainly will be pleased to see
him do it, and we have no doubt also the
brave and patriotic citizens of South
Carolina, some of whom, not to be eX-
celled anywhere in intelligence and
right feeling, we had the pleasure to
make the acquaintance of at Columbia.
The senate failing to ratify the treaty,
it is now announced that Mr.. Reed is
ready to guide through the house reso'
luton for the annexation of these islands,
which it is certain would pass the senate
by a large majority, and accomplish the
result equally well with the ratification
of the treaty by the senate. Practically,
then, the annexation of the islands is
assured, and as matter of party policy
it would seem to be far better for the
Democrats to rally to its support in the
senate, than to have it adopted as a
party measure under the mastery man.
agement of Mr. Reed.
In the senate every Republican is in
line for the treaty except Senator Nor
rill of Vermont and Mr.. Thurston of
Nebraska. Mr.. Morrill, is against eX-
tension. Mr.. Thurston, who has changed
sides, is charged by the New York
Tribune to have been bribed by the
sugar trust, and this seems to be the
generally accepted opinion at Washing
ton. He comes there as corporation
lawyer sent by railroad influence and
naturally is on the make.
That the American people will almost
unanimously rejoice in the annexation of
these islands, with their excellent har-
Dor, and standing as an Outport in the
great Pacific upon which in the near
future must float great part of the
commerce of the world, goes without
question. Nor will it make much differ
ence to them whether it is accomplished
through the senate or the the tact and
power of Speaker Reed. They will,
however, involuntarily award the pres
tige and credit of the result where it
belongs.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-02-11
RETAIN The COUNTY FAIR.

AS will be seen In a news item else
where in this issue, the executive board
of the agricultural society is disposed to
consider the matter of holding the fair
elsewhere than at the county seat. A
committee has been selected to look into
the question and report at future meet
ing of the board.
The experience of the society during
the past few years has no doubt taught
it to look we'll to its finances. In con-
sidering the matter of location only one
thing will be likely to effect its decision
the chance of financial success. The
place that can offer the best chance will
get the fair.
No one for a moment doubts that If
gate receipts alone were in question Mid
dlebury would be the place above all
others, as it always has been. No other
town in the county can compete with the
county seat in the matter of drawing a
crowd. But it has developed that this
will not be the sole consideration. Re-
gate receipts must be offered to attract
any notice, Vergennes has played a
trump card by rendering the use of
grounds free of charge for five years.
That is a splendid stroke, and unless our
business men rise to the occasion, the
fair is pretty certain to leave Middle
bury. An offer like that will cover a
big deficiency In paid attendance. The
rent paid in Middlebury may or may not
be reasonable; that is not the question.
The fair association must look out for its
balance sheet, and five years immunity
from the largest item of expense de-
serves good deal of attention. The as
ISOLATION will be taking a big risk by
binding itself to remain at Vergennes for
five years consecutively, whether gate
receipts pay expenses or not; but that,
too, will no doubt be carefully consld-
cred and given due weight in reaching a
decision as to the place of the next fair.
The matter which is of most concern
to Middlebury is the keeping of this in
stltution. 1t has been with us so long
that it has become part of the life of
the village, and only It's actual loss can
make many of our people realize its
value. There are others, however, who,
we hope, will not wait to try the expert
ment, and these should 'get together" at
once and devise means to retain the
county fair.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-02-11
STATE BRIEFS.

There was big sale of wool at Bethel
last week. Charles II. Kidder sold
$4,000 pounds and Kidder & Southland
10000 pounds. Whitney e Co. of Enfield,
n. H., manufacturers, were the buyers
and the price paid was 81 cents for the
medium.
The Randolph Musical association will
hold its second annual festival on We'd
nesday, Thursday and Friday, Feb. %,
"a and %. There is a promise of a Choir
us of 100 voices. For particulars address
G. w. Morrow, secretary, Randolph, VT
1t is stated that the "cottOn-tail' rab.
bit is multiplying rapidly in Rutland
county. These rabbits are indigenous to
southern New England and they are
common throughout the East. Several
have recently been shot in that vicinity.
The mills at Chester, owned and oper-
ated by Whitney e Co. of Asburnham
Massachusetts, have closed their doors.
The company was engaged in the manu-
facture of chair stock and employed
about fifty hands.
At Ludlow the Black River Wooden
company has reduced its capital stock
and returned $30,000 to the stockholders
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-02-11
Estate of Chandler l.. johnson.
COmmissoners' Notice.

The undersigned, having been appointed
by the Hon. Probate Court for the district of
Addison, commissioners, to receive, examine
and adjust all claims against the estate of
said district, deceased, and all claims ex-
hibited in offset thereto, hereby give notice
that we will meet for the purposes aforesaid,
at the late residence OF deceased in Orwell,
VT, on the 10Th day off March and 2sth day
of June next, from 10 O'Clock a. N. until 4
O'Clock, p. m, each of said days, and that
six months from the 18th day of January, A.
D.. 1898, is the time limited by said court
for said creditors to present their claims to
us for examination and allowance.
Dated at Orwell, Vt, this 9th day of
February, A. ID. 1898.
JAY WOOSTER, Combine
6 c. q. BRESEE, NOln TO-
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-02-11
The Parent Tree of Navel Oranges.


In the orangery at the agricultural de-
partment in the parent tree of all the
navel oranges In the United States
Every orchard of navel oranges in Flor
ida, Louisiana, Colorado, Arizona and
California came from it. And the ship
ments of this kind of fruit from Califor-
mia alone have reached 10000 carloads a
year. This particular tree, which Is still
bearing, came from Bahia, Brazil, but is
said to be a native of southern China.
William Saunders, the horticulturst of
the department, having heard that they
had a seedless orange in Brazil, sent
down for Il plant. When it came it was
carefully nurtured and grew with sur
prising vigOr. The second year, when
MIR. Saunders was on his way to the agri-
cultural department one morning, he
picked up in the gutter back of the
wholesale fruit market on Louisiana ave-
nue. a pOcketful of ordinary decayed
oranges. He carried them to his room,
extracted the seeds and planted them in
the dollhouse. They produced bunch
of thrifty little plants, upon which he
grated buds from the Brazilian tree and
afterward sent them to friends in Calfor-
mia and Florida who were engaged in the
orange business. Mr.. Saunders thinks
that the quality of the navel orange is
deteriOrating and that there are better
grades of fruit.-Chicago Record.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-02-11

CTATE OF VERMONT. Court of Insolv.
y DISTRICT OF ADDISON, ency.
In the matter of Frank G. Gilmore and VIM.
Ii. Calvin, partners, insolvent debtors.
Take notice that Frank G. Gilmore and VIM.
II. Calvin, partners of the firm of Gilmore Il
Calvin of Middlebury, in the District of Add
son, did, on the 9TH day of February, 1898, file
in this court their petition for adjudication of
insolvency. and that a meeting of creditors
OF said insOlVent debtors will be held at a
Court of Insolvency, ut the probate Office in
Middlebury, in said district, on the 26th day
of February. 1898, AT ten o'clock I'm the fore.
noon, to prove their debts and choose one or
more assignees of their estate; and that the
payments of any debts and the delivery of
any property belonging to said debtors, to
them or for their use, and the transfer of any
property by them are forbidden by law.
Dated at Middlebury this It'll day of Febru.
ar9y' 1895 ,,,rs :, ann
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-02-11
Estate of Marcia 4. Seeley.
commissioners, NOfIce

The undersigned, having been appointed by
the Hon. Probate Court tor the district OF Ad.
olson, commissioners to receive, examine and
adjust all claims against the estate of Marcia
a. Seeley late of Whiting, in said district
thereto, hereby give notice that we will meet
for the purposes aforesaid. at her late resi-
dence on the 9Th day of March and I'd
O'clock, p. M, each of said days. and that
six months from the 9TH day of February,
A. ID. 1898, is the time limited by said Court
for said creditors to present their claims to
us for examination and allowance.
Dated at Whiting, this 9th day of Febru-
airy, A. ID. 1898.
a. ii. HUBBARD, c.,.,,.,
LUTHER S. WEBSTER Ooinih IS
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-02-11
LATE TELEeRAPHIC NEWS.

Chris Won der Abe, manager of the
st. Louis base ball club. was kidnapped
at that place and forcibly taken to Pitts
burg where he had jumped bond.
The notorious Luetgert trial came to
an end on Wednesday night when the
jury brought in verdict of guilty. The
sentence was made Imprisonment for life.
Paul Kruger has been reelected presi-
dent of the South African republic.
The total number of votes cast was
l5,423. President Kruger received 49,
764, Mr.. Schalkburger 37l6 and Gen.
Joabert 1913.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-02-11
A REAL CArARRH CURE.

The 10 cent trial size of Ely's Cream
Balm which can be had of the druggists
is sufficient to demonstrate its great
merit. Send 10 cents, we will mail it..
Full size soc.
ELY BROS, sc Warren ST., NY. City.
Catarrah caused difficulty in speaking
and to a great extent loss of hearing.
By the use of Ely's Cream Balm
dropping of mucus has ceased, voice and
hearing have greatly improved.-J. w.
Davidson, Atty at Law, Monmouth, Ill.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-02-11

After years of untold suffering from
piles, b. w. Pursell of Knitnersville, Pa,
was cured by using a single box of De
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. Skin diseases
such as eczema, rash, pimples and obsti-
nate sores are readily cured by this
famous remedy. Isaac Storms, Middle
bury; b. G. Peck, or Day Bros, East
Middlebury; G. l.. SOwle, West Corn
wall; d. II. Bennett, BridpOrt; C. b.
Kendall, Shoreham.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-02-11
FURNITURE
CHEAP =

Do you wish to buy FURNITURE
CHEAPER than it was ever offered you
before? If you are interested come in
and get our prices, then Judge for your
selves whether we are naming extra low
prices or not. We have just completed
our annual inventory, and finding our
selves largely overstocked have decided
to offer large lot of our stock at sacri-
fice-much of it at cost and large por-
ton at less than cost in order to move it
quick. We usually mean to get profit,
but now we wish to get the money out of
same and intend to have it if low prices
will bring it.
This sale will include 80 Upholstered
Easy Chairs and Rockers, $50 Fancy
Chairs and Rockers, % Couches and
Lounges, 40 Screens, 45 Rattan Chairs
and Rockers, 10 Hall Racks, 65 Sleds,
lots off Parlor Tables and quantities of
other goods. Cut in prices for two
weeks. We have the finest store and the
largest stock of Furniture in Vermont.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-02-11

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Al
Druggists refund money if ii fails to Cure. 26c

When your stomach begins to trouble
you, it needs help. The help it needs is
to digest your food, and, until it gets it,
you won't have any peace. Stomach
trouble is very distressing, very obstinate,
very dangerous. Many of the most
dangerous diseases begin with simple
indigestion. The reason is that indiges-
ton (not-digestion, not-nourishment)
weakens the system and allows disease
germs to attack it. The antdote is
Shaker Digestive Cordial, Strengthening,
nourishing. curative. 1t cures lndiges-
ton and renews strength and health. 1t
does this by strengthening the stomach,
by helping it to digest your food. 1t
nOurishes you. Shaker Digestive
Cordial is made of pure herbs, plants
and wine, is perfectly harmless and will
certainly cure all genuine stomach
trouble. Sold by druggists, price 10
cents to 81, 90 per bottle.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-02-11
BOSTON PRODUCE MARKET.


The leading feature in the butter situation
this week is the shortage in fine fresh cream.
cry. For several days past the demand has
exceeded the supply, and extreme prices
have been paid for desirable lots i'm small
packages. The fresh arrivals from Vermont
and New Hampshire are showing new milk
flavor, ana the best buyers are looking after
this kind This forms but small portion of
the receipts, however, and for the bulk of the
offerings the market is as dull as ever, with
an easy tendency.
al have no trouble in getting p Z to % cents
for all the fine fresh Vermont and New Hamp.
shire creamery coming IN" said a receiver
yes erday, land could dispose of more at
the same rate if / had it," Fancy grades in
boxes run up to 221{ cents, but the distribu.
ton was mainly In small way, In fact, all
the really fine fresh butter now coming in
has to be distributed around IN small lots as
there Is not enough of it to be sold in any
other way. Buyers who pay these top prices
expect to find new milk flavor, ana lots that
do not come up to that standard have to take
second place, ana are hard to sell mt 10 TO
20 cents. Northern New York creamery in
large tubs may be quoted at 20 to p cents, but
slow at over 20ls cents.
The cheese market does not present any
new features: Demand continues to be con
nned TO small lots for immediate wants, and
sales run along at to 81 cents for choice
Northern and at ~ to So cents for common
to good. Some holders are still sanguine of
better prices in the near future, and refuse TO
offer their finest stock mt the current rates.
There was drop of cents in the price of
eggs yesterday. On Monday sales of fresh
western were made at 10 to 20 cents, and
early on Tuesday 10 cents was the nominal
price, but after advices of other markets
were received, showing increased receipts,
sales were made nj IL cents. Liberal supplies
of fresh eggs are expected from all points in
the Southwest, and prices are likely to re.
main low unless some very cold weather sets
In. All the eggs now arriving are fresh
gathered, ana therefore of first rate quality.
There are no old held stock on the market to
mix in.
Choice hay Is steady and quiet at sl4.5Odl5
Medium
at SSgl0 per ton. Rye straw is dull at sSdIO,
and oat straw at S7a7.50 per ton.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-02-11

A thrill of terror is experienced when
a brassy cough of Group sounds through
the house at night. But the terror soon
changes to relief after One Minute Cough
Cure has been administered. Safe and
harmless for children. Isaac Storms,
Middlebury; B. G. Peck or Day Bros.
East Middlebury; G. L. Sowie, West
Cornwall; D. H. Bennett, Bridport; C.
B. Kendall, Shoreham.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-02-11
BuoKLeN's ARNloA SAIvE.

The best salye IN the world tor cuts.
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns, and all skin eruptiOns, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required
1t is guaranteed to give perfect salts.
don.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-02-11

Still under oath, Mr.. Teagle declared that
MFR. Squire acknowledged to them that he had
caused the agent to be sent to see the book
keeper. The witness testified that the Stand.
ard has about 50 per cent. of the oil business
of the country.
Secretary f. b. Squire was called as wit
ness, and he denied the statement of Mr..
Teagle with respect to the attempt to bride
a book keeper.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-02-11

Don't annoy others by your coughing,
and risk your life by neglecting a cold.
One Minute Cough Cure cures coughs,
colds. Group, grippe and all throat and
lung troubles. lssac Stems. Middlebury,
B. 6. Peck, or Day Bros, East Middle
bury; G. L. Sowle, West Cornwall; D.
H. Bennett, Bridport; c. B. Kendall,
Shoreham.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-02-11

Whooplng cough is the most distress
ing malady; but its duration can be cut
short by the use of One Minute Cough
Cure, which is also the best known rem
G. Peck or Day Bros, East Middlebury {;
G. L. Sowle, West Cornwall; ID. III. Ben
net, BridpOrt; c. B. Kendall, Shoreham
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-02-11
PASTURE LAND FOR SALE.

The subscriber offers for sale a piece of
land, containing go acres, from the late II. f.
Brevoort's farm, situated in Addison, lying
between the two roads leading 10 Vergennes,
one from the Advent chapel and one from
the James Gorham homestead Said lot has
all been plowed so can be used either for
pasture or meadow. Has never failing water
and is remarkably well fenced. If not sold
by the goth of March will be let on reasonable
terms Terms of sale made easy.
Il. 5. WRIGHT.
Weybridge, VT, Jan, 81, 1898. Avs
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-02-11
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY IL, 1898.

Reliable agents are wanted to obtain
subscriptions in every county in the
state, to whom liberal commission will
be allowed.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-02-11
LIVE STOCK.
Furnished by NJ. S. Carr. |
OTHER NOIINTX MARKErS

BRISTOL, Feb. 7.-On Saturday, market dav
dairy butter sold Mt Is to Is cents q pound ;
separator butter, 81 cents a pound; eggs, Is to
20 cents n dozen; dressed poultry, 10 to Is
cents a pound; potatoes, 10 cents a bushel +;
dressed beef and pork, So to So Il hundred
pounds.
VERGENNES, Feb. 7.-On Saturday, market
day, dairy butter sold at II to is cents a
pound; creamery, 30 to 81 cents; eggs, Is
cents dozen; dressed poultry, 10 to IL cents
pound; potatoes IS cents a bushel.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-02-11

Total Assets, S6,Os3,00S.03
TRUSTEES.
c. F. WARD, WILLARD CRANE
CHARLES /. SMITH, HENRY GREENE,
j. L.. BARSTOw, A. G. PIERCE
HENRY WELLS.
Receives and pays deposits daily. Deposits
made on either of the first four business davs
OF any month draw interest from the 1st II
made afterward interest will Commences the
first OF the following month.
interest Will be credited to depositors Jan.
uary st and July LIST, compromising twice a
year. There are no stockholders in this bank
All the earnings, less expenses, belong to de
pos1tors. The rate otinterest depends on the
earnings and tor the past twelve years has
been "A per cent, but by law enacted
by the last Legislature no savings bank can
pay more than
d PER CENT
until It's surplus reaches ten per cent of IFS
ed for. F
All taxes in this State are paid bv the hanz
on deposits of $1,000 or less. DEPOSITS are
received in sums from 81 to $4,000, and 10 in.
terest Will be paid on any sum in excess of
this amount, except on deposits by widows
orphans, administrators, executors, guar
dams, charitable or religious institutions or
on trust funds deposited by order of court.
Funds may be sent by bank check or iraft
OF postal money order and deposit book will
be returned by next mail.
Applications for loans or for information AZ
to standing OF the bank may be made to Rufus
Wainwright, Middlebury or e. c. Dixie,
Bristol.
CHARLES p. SMITH, President
FREDERICK w. WARD, Treasurer
E. S. lSHAM, Asst Treas.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-02-11

The fusion of all silver elements in
Minnesota ihas been officially Endorsed
by the state central committee.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-02-11

A bill has been introduced in congress
providing for the publication of the
pension roll annually, on March l.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-02-11

The post office department will here
after secure bonds directly from clerks
handling money, instead of through
nOStmAsterS
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-02-11

BOOK AND JOB PRINTING in every variety,
at the lowest prices consistent with good
work and quality of stock.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-02-11
The Worlds Great
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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-02-11

Three big sugar refineries are to be
built by an English syndicate at Chico.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-02-11

The Chinese emperor offers himself
as one of several high officials to lose
their lives if necessary to protect the
DYNASTY.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-10-27
xr.r s.rr....-. and IN. r,s, AM.

The KraT-Jorrcnsen rides with
which Uncle Sans regulars are armed
are weapons Of great interest to the
OLD hunters and sportsinen who have
gathered af Walker from siI sections
says the Minneapolis Tribune. The sol.
uiers pass cartridges among the cur.
ious, who retain them as souvenirs. Said
one OF the bluc-coated men who had re.
turned from Sugar Point, having tax.
en- part In the scrap:
The Indians ran against something
In our bullets that surprised them. The
steel bullet Of the Krsg-Jorrcnscn IL a
searching thing. and II there l. an In.
dian concealed In the grass la line with
Tor three miles II viii ind him.
When we caught a couple OF bucks
who. we could see. were behind pine
tfees from the smoke cf their rifles,
me others soon learned TO fall back.
The steel bullet win 10 through forty
inches OF pine and XIII any Indian
who may have thought he was snfe.
ihey can't fight the way they used
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-10-27
noNpLvsep JokEns.
one ssrse of Poetry P.id for nosp,
Burns Dinu<r

HAAo TOR Robbie
Burns' Dinner-
mere Is story told Of Robert Burns
IN MS youth: Burns was living In the
.own OF Ayr. and, though stili young.
mad attained more than local reputa-
uon as a poet. One day he was pass
ing through the main street Of the
town and saw two strangers sitting at
one OF the inn windows. With idle
curiosity he stopped to look at them.
seeing him. and thinking that the
rustic might afford them some amuse-
ment while waiting. the strangers call
ea MIN In and asked him to dine with
Them. Burns readily accepted the in
sitation and proved merry. entertain
ing guest. When dinner was nearly
nnished the strangers suggested that
eacn should try his hand at verse max
ing. and that the one who failed to
write rhyme should pay for the din
ner- They felt secure In their chai-
ienge, believing that their rustic guest
would pay for the meal. The rhymes
were read and Burns read the follow
ing; Il. Johnny Peep. saw two sheep;
Two sheep saw me- Half crown apiece
VIII pay for their fleece. and I. Johnny
Peep. go free" The strangers aston
ishment was great. and they both ex-
claimed: Who are you? You must be
Robbie Burns"