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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-17

New York. Feb. 1J.-The snowstorm
that began so gently on Saturday
evening developed into the severest
storm that has visited this section of
the country since the blizzard of 1888.
Almost all the railroads leading into
the CITY and into Jersey City practi-
callv SUSPENDED the running of trains.
Inside the limits of Manhattan the
surface cars and the elevated trains
managed to keep running at uncer-
tain intervals. but all the other traffic
was al Il standstill. The storm caused
great deal of suffering among the
poor and the Street Cleaning Depart
ment was totally helpless. The city
WAS prncticAllX iSOlnted.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-17
Ballot Machine Bill IS Passed

Washington, Feb. 1l.-Mr. Corlis5,
of Michigan, for the Committee on
Election of President and Vice-Presi-
dent and Representatives of Congress,
called up the Senate bill to change the
law regulating the use of ballots in
Congressional elections so as to per-
nit the use of ballot machines when
they have been duly authorized by the
State in which they are used. Ma
chimes had been adopted in several
States, Mr.. COrliss said. notably New
York and Me ssachusetts. but. owing
to doubt as to their legality they had
not been used in Congressional cleo
tons. The bill was passed.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-17
THE MORGAN REGISTER.

All ANIMALS to be registered in Volume
I'd of American Morgan Register must
be forwarded at once.
Any animal in any of the following
classes is eligible to registry in the
American Morgan Register:
l. Any meritorlous stallion or mare
that traces in direct male line to Justin
Morgan and has at least one sixty fourth
of his blood. Provided the dam and the
sire's dam be of approved speed or road
ster blood.
2. Any meritorious animal having one
thirty-second or more of the blood of
Justin Morgan. Provided the dam and
the sire's sire and dam be of approved
speed or roadster blood.
3. The produce of sire and dam
both registered in the Morgan Register.
The fee for registering stations one
year old and over will be 81 each, and
mares, geldings and colts under one
year, 81 each. JOSEPH BATTELL,
Middlebury, VT.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-17
The Grain Market.

WHEAT.-In explaining the present
light Northwestern movement, Mimi
eapolis authorities Gtated that a large
amount of wheat had been bought by
millcrs on the last advance and de-
livered. so that arrival from now on
would likely continue small. Talk of
crop damage came principally by way
st. Louis. but did not have the effect
produced by California news as latter
was backed up b. good buying orders.
All cable market news was bearish.
with the exception of Liverpool quo
tations. which closed 3sGI5sd net high
er. Paris wheat was partly 10 points
lower In six days Liverpool re-
ceived So 400 bushels. of which S4S.-
600 bushels were American. 1t was
stated that official figures placed the
Argentine export surplus this year at
about 5O,00O,OO0 bushels. CORN
The friends OF the staple base their
chief hopes in export demanu and the
poor Quahty of new corn, most of
which is too soft to grade contract.
OATS.-The market west was strong
ly held and moderately active.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-17

SAT- Lake City. Feb. 15.-Moses
Thatcher,formerly an apostle of the
Mormon Church, has been offered n
seat in the United States Senate by
the Democratic members of the Utah
Legislature. but has declined it.
Thatcher has four wives, having
taken them prior to the PRONUNCIATION
of the manifesto against polygamy.
1t was because of his status on that
question that he declined the Senator
ship. expressing the belief that it is
unwise for the people of Utah to
tlaunt their practice in the face of
the nation, in view of the Juror raised
by RobertS's selection.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-17
F|UP|NOS ROUTED AGAIN.
Caloocan Taken After a Heavy
Fire From Our Troops
and Fleet.
AMERICAN LOSS SLIGHT.
Aguinaldo'S Men Are Driven From
Their Stronghold With
Many Losses.
AMERICAN LOSS SLIGHT.

a Dashing Charge over the Fieids-Agui-
naldo Reported to Have Established
Headquarters at Malabon, for tho Pur-
pose of Rallying His Forces For a De-
cisive Blow.
Manila, Feb. 15.-In a short and de-
cisive action the United States forces
carried Caloocan. the enemy being
driven out with great loss.
At Il signal FROM the tower of the
Delalone Church the United States
Louble-turreted monitor Monadnock
opened fire from the Bay with the
big guns of her forward turret on the
earthworks with great effect
The Utah battery soon aftcrward
bombarded the place from the land
side. The rebels reserved their fire
until the bombardmPnt ceased, when
1hey fired vOlleyS of muSketry as the
Montana regiment advanced on the
jungle,
The Kansas regiment on the ex-
IRENE left, with the Third artillery,
1eploying to the right, charged across
the open and carried the earthworks,
c-eerng under n heavy fire. Sup
ported by the artillery at the church.
the troops further advanced, driving
the enemy, fighting every foot. right
anto the town line, and penetrated to
the Presidential and lowered the Fill
ipinO flag.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-17
WAR COMMISSION REPORT
The Beef Charges a Feature
and Declared Not to Be
Sustained.
GEN. MILES CRITICIZED.
Recommendations as to the Organ.
of Certain Branches of
the Army.

Gen. Skaters Cuban Expedition is Dis
cussed and Responsibility Fixed-Secre-
tary Ayers Conduct of the War De-
partment Commemorative Commission
Unit-No Minority Report.
Washington, Feb. 1.-THE War In
vestigating Commission has completed
its labOrs, and its report has been
placed in the hands of the President
The report makes an important fea-
tilre of the beef scandal! { nd diSmisSes
as a general proposition the charges
that have been mace against the beef
furnished TO the army. At finds. it is
understood. that most of the beef was
such it could he properly furnished as
an emergency ration, pointing out
that the evidence showed It was never
intended to be anything but an emcrg-
ency ration.
AS to such of the canned beef as
was was found to be obiectional. the
Commission points out the effect of
the tropical climate in producing liQ-
uefaction of the fat in the meat and
the consequent rendering of the CON
tents of the cans unpalatable. Most
of the beef. though. is found to lave
been satisfactory for emerg ncy use
where fresh beef or beef on the hoof
could not be procured. The structures
of Gen. Miles made publicly on the
beef and his public expressions in
other ways. it is understood. sub
Jectcd to severe criticism.
The method and manner of loading
the transports in Gen. Shafters Gu
ban expedition are also discussed, and
responsibility is placed for the re-
suits. There are also said to be some
recommendations as to the organiza-
ton of certain branches of the army,
but the recommendations are hot radi-
cal. The report says that the evil
dence before the Commission shows
that Secretary Alger exercised proper
diligence and supervision, and that his
subOrdnates also We're efficient, eX-
perenced and faithful. The Commits
sion is a unit in its findings, and there
is no minority report.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-17

congress Asked to Determine Whether
This Should lie Governmental or Priv
ate Enterprise-Two Years Required to
Finish lt-Has Become "a Paramount
Necessity.
Washington. y. c.. Feb. 15.-The
Presidents message on the Pacific ca
bic transmitted to Congress was as
follows:
AS consequence of the ratification
of the treaty of Paris by the Senate
of the United States and its expected
ratification by the Spanish Govern
ment, the United States will come in
to possession of the Philippine Islands
on the further shores of the Pacific.
The Hawaiian Islands and Guam
being United Safes territory and form
ing convenient stopping places on the
way across the sea. the necessity for
speedy cable communication between
the United States and all these Pacific
islands has become imperative. Such
communication should he established
in such way as to be wholly under
the control of the United States,
whether in time of peace or war. At
present the Philippines can be reached
only by cables which pass through
many foreign countries, and the Ha-
waiian Islands and Guam can only be
communicated with by steamers, in
vOlving delays in each instance of at
least week. The present condition
should not be allowed to continue for
a moment longer than is absolutely
necessary.
The time has now arrived when a
cable in the Pacific must extend as
far as Manila, touching at the Ua-
waiian Islands and Guam on the way
Two methods of establishing this ca
bic communication at once suggest
thcmSelVcS-firSt. construction and
maintenance of such Il cable at the
expense of the United States Govern
mcnt; and, second. construction and
maintenance of such cable by pri-
vate United States corporation under
such safeguards as Congress shall
impose
Il do not make any recommends
tons to Congress as to which of these
methods would be the more desirable
4 cable of the length of that proposed
requires so much time for construc-
ton and laying that it is estimated
that at least two years must elapse
after giving the order for the cable
before the entire system could be sue
cessfully laid and put in operation.
Further, deep-sea s0undings must be
taken west of the Hawaiian Islands
before the best route can be selected.
Under these circumstances it be-
comes a paramount necessity that
measures should be taken before the
close ofthe present Congress to pro-
vide such means as may seem suitable
for the establishment of Il cable sys-
Il m.
Il commend the whole subject to
the careful consideration of the Con-
gress, and to such prompt action as
may seem advisable.
"WILLIAM MCKINLEY"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-17

Albany. \. V, Feb. Ex-senator
oohn Raines. the father of the present
liquor tax law has carried out his
threat to use his efforts to make the
present law as"blue"as any of the
"Puritanic blue laws" of one hundred
years ago. He has introduced in the
Senate Il bill amending the liquor tax
law by prohibiting absolutely, as far
as laws can prohibit the sale of liq-
uOrs in this State on Sunday and be-
tween the hours of ! and ) a. NJ. The
amendment. as introduced by Sena tor
Raines, prohibits the sale of liquor in
hotels or clubs on Sunday with or
without meals.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-17
GEN. EAGAN FOUND GUILTY,
Sentenced to Suspension From Service
for Six Years.

TOT Six Years.
Washington, Feb. 1.-THE sentence
of dismissal imposed by the court
martial on Gen. Eagan has been COM
muted by the President and for the
next six years that officer will enjoy
the full pay of his grade, $500 an
nually, and will then go on the re-
tired list for the rest of his life. with
compensation at the rate of $343.15
month from the Government. In the
meantime. until 1903, Colonel John f.
Weston will perform the duties and
assume the responsibilities of the Of
lice of Commissary General of Sub
sistence of the army with a Colonies
pay and allowances, amounting to 49,,
800 year.
Gen. Eagan's gallantry in battle and
his record of thirty-seven years in the
military service, 'ogCther with The
adroit plea of his clever counsel that
newspaper publications had driven
him to the verge of insanity have had
the effect of condonina his grave Of
tense against Military law and public
deccncy to the extent that he is mere
~ stripped of his uniform, while per-
mited to enjoy all the emoluments of
public servant without performing
public duties
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-17
CARD.

We, the undersigned, agree to refund
the money on a tifty-cent bottle of
Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if 1t fails
TO cure your cough or cold. We also
guarantee twenty-five cent bottle to
prove satisfactory or no pay.
W. II. SHELDON,
ID. \. BIsBEE,
ISAAC STERNs,
C. n. NORTH, Shoreham,
d. II. BENNETT, Bridport,
j. II. FLETCHER,
F. II. DEAN, Monkton.
AVERY & PRESTON, Ferrisburg.
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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-17

The enemy's sharpShootors, in the
jungle on the right, fired at long range
on the Pennsylvania regiment. The
rebels were soon silenced by ShraDnel
shells. and the Pennsylvanians re-
manned in the trenches. AS he
Americans advanced they burned the
native huts. The rebels were moved
down like grass, but the American
loss was slight.
Prior to the engagement the rebels
seem to have selected Malabon as the
base of operations for their next en-
counter with the Americans AS they
We're concentrating considerable
force there and at Caloocan. Many
small bodies of scattered rebel troops
are struggling in from the right. and
Others are undoubtedly arriving from
the north and the interior provinces.
Aguinaldo is reported to have estab-
iisheu his headquarters at Malabon,
for the purpose of rallying his forces
for Il decisive blow.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-17
Tardy Action on Virginius.

Washington. u. G. Feb. 15.-Sena-
tor Money introduced bill to enable
the Secretary of War to have the bod
les of the captain a~d crew of the
Nirginius, who were executed in Cuba
in 1873, eXhumed ana returned to the
United States. There were thirty-six
members of the crew and sixteen 9TH
er citizens of the United States exc
ecuted at tie time and the bill pro-
vides that if their graves cannot be
identified, the place of burial shall be
enclosed and marked.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-17

Washington Feb. 13.-The Presi-
dent has appointed a Court of Inquiry
to examine into the charges touching
the meat furnished the American army
during the war with Spain, and other
matters involved in the charges made
by Gen. Miles against the adminstra-
ton of war affairs. The Court will
consist of Major-Gen. Wade, Col Ge-
orge w. Davis, Ninth Infantry, and
Col. Gillespie, Corps of Engineers, now
stationed in New York.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-17

LsGrippe is again epidemic. Every
precaution should be taken to avoid it,.
Its specific cure is One Minute Cough
Cure. A. j. Sheperd, Publisher Agri-
cultural journal and Advertiser, Eldon,
Mo-, says: mo one will be disappointed
in using One Minute Cough Cure for
LaGrippe." Pleasant to take, quick to
act. Isaac Stems, Middlebury; B. G..
Peck or Day Bros, East Middlebury ;
c. w. Sowle, West Cornwall; D. H.
Bennett, Brldport; G. B. Kendall, Shore
ham; F. G. Dyer, West Salisbury; w. B.
French, Orwell.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-17
New Librarian of CONGRESS.

Washington. Feb. 1o.-Indirect, but
apparently authentic information was
received by the Massachusetts mem
bers of Congress that the post of Lii
brarian of Congress had been offered
to and accepted by Representative
Barrows. Senator Lodge. accompan-
led by Mr.. BarrOws, called at the
White House and spent some time
with the President. On departing Mr..
Barrows strongly minated that he
would be the successor of the late
John Russell Young.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-17
To War on Tuberculosis.

Berlin, Feb. 1o.-A committee, rep
resenting the International Congress
for the prevention of tuberculosis.
which will sit in Berlin from May 24
to May ~ next. under the patronage
Empress Augusta Victoria and the
honorary presidency of the Imperial
Chancellor, Prince IIohenlohe, called
at the United States Embassy to en-
list American and cooperation in the
undertaking.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-17

Washington, Feb.9-The Navy De-
partment has received a despatch from
Admiral Dewey regarding the hostile
action of natives in the vicinity of
the naval stations at Cavite. The mes
sage was as follows:
Manila, Feb. g.
Secretary of the Navy:
"After continued Interference and
intimidation of our workmen, | ordered
armed insurgents to leave Sanroque by
8 this morning. They left during the
night, n few reWaining who burned
the village this morning, 1t is now oc-
cupied by our troops; All quiet,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-17
Yellow Fever Abating.

Havana, Feb. 15.-There have been
no new cases of yellow fever reported
from Guanajay, and no deaths have
occurred there. Lieut.. Col. O'Reilly
Chief Surgeon of the Department of
Cuba, has accepted the report of the
autopsy made by Major Kneedler, the
surgeon there, in the case of soldier
who was supposed to have died with
the fever.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-17
Cars Council to Meet in Holland.

st. Petersburg, Feb. 15.-The con-
ference of powers called by the Car
for reduction OF armamcnts is not to
be held in this city after all. Count
Muravieff has officially notified the
diplomatic representatives of the var
ious countries which will send dele
gates that the conference will be held
at The Hague, Holland.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-17
The President Signs the Treaty,

Mckinley has signed the peace treaty
Mrs. Mckinley was present, together
daughters and the Presidents house
guests, Charles Spencer Borden and
Mr.. and Mrs. j. j. Brookes and Abner
Mckinley and Lieut. Col. Montgomery
of the Signal Corps. chief operator
for the White House. The signing
took place in the library. the Presi-
dent using Il new gold pen and ebony
holder, provided by the Secretary of
State
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-17
Uncle Sani VIII Run I,elind.

Washington. Feb. 13.-Uncle Sam
will have ii deficiency of $150O0O,OOO
next year, according to Representative
Dockery. of the Appropriations Com
mittee. he ordinary expenditures of
the year will reacn the enormous sum
of S615.00O,O00, and the revenues
about S525,000,000 leaving the defici-
pncy
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-17

Manila. Feb. 1.-THE United States
forces. under Brigadier General Miller
captured lloilo, capital of the island of
Panay, and seat of the so-called gov
eminent of the Visayan Federation,
on Saturday last, after lombard
ment. The rebels set the town on fire
before evacuating it, but the Ameri-
can troops eXtinguished the flames.
There were no casualties on the
American side.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-17
GIVE THE CHILDREN A DRINK

called Grain-O. 1t is 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 inju-
riOus properties. Grain-O aids digestion
and strengthens the nerves. 1t is not
stimuant but health builder. and chill
dren, as well as adults, can drink it with
great benefit. Costs about as much as
coffee. 15c. and 25c.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-17
sold Wife for S2J.

Scranton, Pa, Feb. 15.-During a
trial for assault it was learned that
Phoebe Marcy, of Priceburg. had been
sold by her husband for $25. \ regu-
larry executed bill of sale was pro
duced in evidence. William T. Marcy
SAID that ne and his wife could not
agree and that he had sold her to
John Van Mort.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-17
Cornish Suspected Moiineux.

New York, Feb. 15.-Harry S. Cor
nish, at the Adams poisoning inquest,
after much questioning, admitted that
he suspected the enemy who sent him
poisoned brOmO-seltZer to be Roland
Durham MOlineuX. MolineuX, the
only other witness examined, denied
positively that he had sent poison to
Cornish or to Henry G. Barnet. He
said that he and Barnet had been
warm friends until Barnet's DEATH
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-17

Washington, Feb. 15.-President
Mckinley has sent to the Senate the
nomination of William Z. Howell. of
New Jersey, now Assistant Secretary
of the Treasury to be General Ap-
praiser of Merchandise, 10 succeed
George Sharpe, resigned. Mr.. How
ellis name has Late been before the
public as the author of the new recu-
lations which have put ocean travel
ers to such Inconvenience upon reach
ing New York.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-17
A New Electric Iamn

London, Feb. ia young German,
WalterNernst, a professor in the Goet.
tingen University, has invented an
electric lamp which does not require
enclosure in vacuum, as is the case
with the present glow lamp.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-17
Quicksilver Mine in an AtI,nt, PAIL

Atlanta, Feb. 10-Quickslver has
been discovered in Grant Park. this
city, and it is said to exist in almo-t
unlimited quantity. y workman dis
covered the existence Of the metal by
merest accident. 1t is estimated that
1t runs SO worth to the ton of earth.
The park is the property of the city.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-17
TO FINISH AGUINALDO.
War Department Certain Rebels Will Quit
When MaIolos Is Taken.

Washington, Feb. 15.-The War De-
partment has been officially advised
of the important victory of the Ameri-
can troops over the Filipinos at Cal
ocean. The Acknowledgement did not
give out any of the details.
The War Departments officials stat
ed that there would now be only one
more battle in Lllzon. and that would
take place in front of or near MalolOs.
The Importance of the defeat at Calico
can, they say, is that it was the place
to which Agunaldo expected his
forces to retire in case of the failure
of the night attack on Manila.
The War Department officials be-
lieve that Gen. Otis's aggressive cam
paign of a continuous pursuit of the
enemy has prevented AguinaldO's
scattered forces from concentrating,:
and especially at the admirable de-
fcnsive battle ground of Caloocan.
General Otis has continued to push
his forces north. east and south, and
is driving the wings and centre of
Aguinaldo's army in different direc-
tons.
The reports received indicate that
Aguinaldo is now with the centre of
his army. thirteen miles beyond Ma
Mia, on the foad to Malolos
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-17

These are dangerous times for the
health. Group, colds and throat troubles
lead rapidly to Consumption. A bottle
of One Minute Cough Cure used at the
right time will preserve life, health and
large amount of money. Pleasant to
take; children like it. Isaac Storms,
Middlebury; B. G. Peck or Day Bros,
East Middlebury; C. w. Sowle, West
Cornwall; d II. Bennett, Bridport; c.
B. Kendall Shoreham; F. C. Dyer, West
Salisbury; w. B. French, Orwell.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-17

Eau Claire, Wis, Feb. 13.-Workmen
who We're preparing to blast the foun-
dalton of a roundhouse at Withee took
dynamite into John Owens black
smith shop to warm it. An explosion
blew the building to pieces, but the
eight men who were in the building
escaped without serious injury.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-17

San Francisco, Feb. 15.-On the
steamer from Yokohama there arrived
General" Il. Riego de Dios and Senior
NJ. Riviera, who are Aguinaldo's
especial commissioners" to Washing
ton. They were very much disturbed
when told of the latest developments
in the philiDDinpS
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-17

Chicago, Feb. 15.-A bill has been
presented in the Illinois Legislature
by Representative George ii. Harris,
of Chicago, fixing the penalty for
Burglary of a dwelling at death. 1t
was announced that another bill
would fix the same penalty for high
way robbery.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-17
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW YORK, NY

The gas from an ordinary Jet can be
used to heat room by means of new
appliance, consisting of a metal ball
built up of shells sprung together, with
an opening at the bottom which fits
over the burner tip, apertures being
provided at the sides for the mixing of
air with the gas
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-17

Madrld, Feb. 15.-The supreme Mil
itary Court which has under consider
alton the loss of the Spanish squadron
at santiago de Cuba on July 3. has de-
cided to prosecute IN connection with
the disaster Admiral Cervera and
Commandante Emilio Diaz de Moreu.
of the cruiser Christohal Cnlnn-