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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-12-01
Arunored Trains.

An impression is likely To be createJ
in the public mind from the frequency
of mention given 10 the operations of the
armOred train in the dispatches. that it
is being used in the South African cam
paign for the first time. This is lot the
fact. Attempts which were of an unsat-
isfactory character were made to intro.
duce it as long ago as the civil war
In 1882 Captain, now Admiral, Fisher,
of the British navy adopted a more
elaborate form Of the armOrcd train,
which was operated with telling effect
against an enemy which did nor know
how. or was too lazy, to tear up the
tracks in front of It. The style of ar
mored train used in South Africa is said
10 be much the same as the one utilized
by Fisher. II has, however, been sub.
iecicd to "a more severe test, with the
demonstrated result in at least two In
stances thar It's use is attend, d by very
manifest Weaknesses
In fact. the defects are well nigh fatal
when il is recognized how easily an
enemy can bring the armorcd train 10 "a
staudsiili 10y blowing up the rails before
and behind it
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-12-01

No sympathy should be wasted on the
depositors IN the defunct Franklin Syn
dictate, which was closed by the New
York police last Friday night. They
were in no sense innocent victims. They
knew they were after something for
nothing just as well as the green.goods
''come-on" knows it when he starts out
to purchase $4,000 Al for 5000. If there
were any legitimate means of making
500 per cent per annum, there would be
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-12-01
Its GreatestArmy.
LDiffllnnnn DnnA


The TransvGal and the Orange Free
State, with less population than Liver
pool or Manchester, call forth the most
extraordinary efforts of Great b. itain. It
has been generally understood hat this
little affair with the Beers has been the
most serious in which England has been
engaged since the CIimean War. and the
army under Sir Rpdvers Butler will be
beyond compare the largest purely Bit
iSh army with which Great Britain has
ever begun war. General Buffers force
will number 20 600 British soldiers, in
addition to cOlonias, unless the Beers
bag part of it before the rest land. Eng
land sent to the Cfimea forty. five years
ago 10000 infantry, 1000 cavalry and
sixty guns as her contribution to IA coali-
ton that was to subdue, and did subdue,
the mighty power of Russia During the
Waterloo campaign there were little
over 10000 British soldiers, including the
"German Legion" In the battle of Wat
erloo Itself the force of British infantry
was only $1,000 British troops TO the
numbrr something over 10000 were sen.
to Egypt during the Tel FL Kebir camp.
align. 1t seems, therefore. the Beers NAV
boast that their two little republics.
whose combined population is less than
that of the city of Pittsburg, have com
pflled the British Empire to break all the
records of its eight centuries of almO t
continual warfare. In fact, the force
with which Sir Redvers Butler is going
to try to conquer the Trausvaal is great.
or than the one with which William of
Normandy conquered England That is
enough to make The Beers salts fled with
Themselves, even if they have to give in
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-12-01

no need of patronizing so obscure a con-
Germ as tho Franklin Syndicate. e.
positOrs in that concern knew they were
drawing In interest the money deposited
by others, and they hoped they would
get more in interest than their own de-
posits amounted to before the crash
came. 1t is said that most of the de.
tectives and policemen in the precinct
where this "syndicdte' did business
were depositOrs. No one will charge
them with being innocent; they were
son the make" with the rest, and like
the others hoped to double their money
before the inevitable stoppage of pay
mtnts was reached. The whole thing
was gamble for the depositors, the
syndicate being the bank" and the bet
ting being rs to whether the bank would
break in ten weeks from the date of de-
post or not. All depositors received
their money back in interest 10 ten
weeks. Therefore only those who de.
posted within the last ten weeks are
ioseis' dy luS lhc rate Il interest IL
did, the syndicate could not have been
much ahead of the game at the close,
and its only hope of making money was
in shutting down at time when the de.
posts had made sudden and enormous
Jump within short space of time. The
liabilities are placed at only 5000, 900
a small sum when it is considered that
millions were deposited and paid back in
interest
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-12-01
AOw'C TAiSo

We Offer one Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Caiarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls CataTrh Cure.
FL. CHENEY Il Co, Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known +. j.
Cheney for the last 10 years, and believe him
perfectly honorable IN all business transac
lions, and financially able to carry out any
obligation made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAX, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, o.
WALDING, kINNAN X MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally. act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system Price 75c. per bottle
Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-12-01
TRY GRAIN Of Try GRAiN-Ol

Ask your grocer to show you pack
age of GRAIN-O, the new food drink
that takes the place of coffee. The
children may drink 1t without injury as
well as the adult. All who try 1t, like it..
GRAIN-O has that rich seal brown of
Mocha or Java, but it is made from pure
grains, and the most delicate stomach
receives 1t without distress. the price
of coffee. 15c. and 25cts. per package.
Sold by all grocers.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-12-01
OBITUARY.

Pied in RridpnIt, Nov. Is, Mrs EApma
Johnson Rice, wife of Hebce Rice. aged n
" In the passing away of Mrs. Rice, the hONe
has met with an unusually severe loss. since
she came into the hicc home to take the places
# wife and mother she has had for near -
years the care OF three din, rent sets OF adopt
eel children They have experienced in her
the care, tenderness and thOughifulness of
an O"n mother. She has seen hem come mp
respecting her for that peculiar wisdom and
interest in them that has cndeared her to
them She lived to ne mi sed for her mOthetlY
inter, -. But ON no one does the uilllclt IN
fall 80 heavily As upon the husband, Bebee
Rice, ~ she has been the true companion all
these Yeas pact But the bright spot in her
history was her good hope of eternal life,
thTO 'gh Christ the accepted saviour, crowned
Ia covenant love years ago and expressed i'm
her last illness The large attendance at her
funeral but bore testimony To her worth, ara
witness of true sympathy for the he reavod.
The service of song 10y the choir was one of
great comfort; and the scripture I'm lsa. Gi
e. MT the voice of the weeping shall no moro
hc heard" suggested rich theme for cOn-o
Ia ion.
"Why should our tears in sorrow now when
God rcc4 rs his own.
And bids them leave a world of woe for am
immortal Crown u.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-12-01

Mr.. J. Sheer. Sedalia. Mo-, saved his
child's life by One Minute Cough Cure.
Doctors had given her up to die with
Group. It's an infallible cure for coughs,
colds. grippe, pneumonia. bronchitis
and throat and lung troubles. Relieves
at once. Isaac Stems. Middlebury; B. q.
Peck, or Day Bros East Middlebury c.
w. Sowle. West Cornwall; ID. H. Ben
nett, Bridport; G. B. Kendall, Shore
ham; F. C. Dyer, West salisbury; w.
B. French, Orwell: c. C. Frost, Corn
wall
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-12-01
A SURE SIGN oE CRd,up

Hoarseness in a child that is subject To
GROUP is sure indication of the approach
of the disease. If Chamberain's Cough
Remedy is given as soon as the child be-
comes hoarse, or even after the croupv
cough has appeared, it will prevent the
attack. Many mothers who hive rroupv
children always keep this rem edv ut
hand and find that it saves uemI much
trouble and worry. 1t can Il HAvs he
depended upon and is pleasan toI take.
For sale by DR.. ID. 4. Bisbee, DruI gjst.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-12-01
A CARD.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree to
refund the money on so cent bottle OF
Greene's Warranted Syrup OF Tar IL 1t fails
to cure your cough or cold. We also guaran.
tee a 25-cent bottle to prove satisfactory or
money refunded
w. III. SHELDON, ID. A. BIsBEE,
ISAAC STERNs. Middlebury,
q. n. NORTH, Shoreham,
ID. III. BENNETT, Bridport,
j. III. FLETCHER, Bridport,
+. ii. DEAN. Monkton,
43w20 AVERY 4 PRESTON, Ferrisbu-g.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-12-01

\ great deal Of curiosity was created
by the delay iu HE sailing OF Admiral
Schiey'> South Atlantic squadron. which
finally got ol last Saturday fer its cruise
in southern waters. II WIS suspected
that the intermiuable sampson Schley
controversy over the Santiago battle had
something to do with it and if we may
credit a spondent in the official
organ Of the united service, The Army
and Navy journal, this surmise was cor
rect. The correspondent says:
Immediately ON secretary Longs return
from the west on Nov. 10 he was called on by
Admiral Crownin shield, who insisted that Il
court OF inquiry or court martial should be
ordered for Admiral sehley before he left
this country Mr.. Long was informed by the
chief of the bureau of navigation that the
admiTaPs orders had been purposely held up
until the secretary returned. Instances were
shown, where. as was alleged, Admiral
schley had been using his influence to prompt
criticism of the administration. Secretary
Long at first was inclined to heed the advice,
and was we are told, about to proceed to the
president with suggestion that a court be
ordered for Schley. He was persuaded by
Assistant Secretary Allen that the better
policy would be to permit Admiral schley
to leave.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-12-01

Admiral Schley' at Birmingham, Ala,
sald ne considered 1t imperative that the
Nicaragua canal should be putt at once.
as it would render our navy invincihie.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-12-01
HAY AND GRAIN.
Furnished by Thomas Il Wee q
OTHER COUNTY MARKETS.

BRISTOL, Nov. 27->aturday marko dio
prices: Dairy butter, 81 to - Gems II,
pound; creamery butter, % to ~ cen. u
pou 1T; dres ed poultry. 10 cents per tnuI,
chickens and fowls. & to cents per Ionl
live weight; eggs - To p cents pr (rI v
per pound.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-12-01
FRIDAY, DECEMBER |. 1899.

Some weeks ago the REGISTER called
attention to the absurdity Of England's
claiming suzeranty over the Transvaal
in face of the acknowledged of indie
pendenCe implied in the charge she
brought against the Jameson raiders
that of invading friendly state" 1t
appears that England has abandoned
her untenable claim. for she has an
nounced to the other powers that "a
state Of war" has existed in South AT
RIGA since Oct. II Did she still main
tain her suzerain rights, hen this fight
ing would be rebellion, the Beers
rebels and insurgents, and England's
position would lee that Of government
putting down an irsurrection. 4 estate
of war and "a estate Of Instruction"
are distinctions not spt to be overlooked
by England.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-12-01

Prosperity has caused the exhaus ton
of the reserve stocks of coal in New
England, and a coal famine Is feared.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-12-01

THE REGISTER is sent to subscribers, post
age prepaid, at the following rates:
ONE 1EAk.............. ........ .....TlOU
SIX MONTHS. Observation-Disclosures. ..... 80
THREE MONTHS................. 35
II not paid in advance, 81. 25 per year is
charged.
In requesting change OF address, subscrib
ers must invariably give their old address as
veil as the new. Otherwise names cannot be
located in our lists.
ADVERTISING rate card will be sent ON APP
plication. Copy must be in the hands of the
printers not later than Wednesday noon to
insure insertion in that weeks issue.
Cards of Thanks and Resolutions will be
charged for AT local notice rates.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-12-01

BOOK AND JOB PRINTING IN every variety,
at the lowest prices consistent with good
york and quality of stock.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-12-01

1t is estimated that 10000 barrels of
apes will be- shipped out of Huron
County, Ontario, this year.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-12-01
THE MARKETS..

PRICES OF PRODUCE IN MIDDLeRuRy.
BUTTER AND EGGS.
Eggs, p cents a dozen. Best butte u cents
pound.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-12-01

The opening of the drainage canal at
Chicago is set for between Dec. | to 4.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-02
ADVERTISING.

It Has Revoluti0nized Business and
BENEFITED Humanity.
Advertising is indeed one of the great
developments of the age. It has reyo-
Iutionized business and made it possi-
BILE to accomplish in few years what
otherwise would have taken genera
tons to compass. Today the advertis-
er, through the medium of the public
press, can introduce his article to the
entire public almost literally at a
bound. Such servant at the sellers
elbow has naturally made business
vastly different from what it was sew
eral hundred years ago.
1t is no longer necessary, IS 1t was
in previous generations, to confine
ones commercial transactions to lin
tied area. In fact, the manufacturer
of today regards the world as his field.
and there are quite a number Of pro-
prietary articles, widely and fayorably
known in every quarter Of the civilized
world, which have been introduced DUR
ing the lifetime Of. their present pro-
prietors, who are men only in the
prime of life.
Without advertising, by which it is
possible to reach and influence hum
dreds Of thousands Of persons simulta-
neously, such result could not be ac-
complished in several generations, If
indeed it could be accomplished at all.
Nor has this advertising benefited the
seller only. 1t has brought to the
knowledge Of the buyer the hundreds
of improvements and articles by which
life can be made more pleasant, by
which the health can be preserved, the
palate gratified, the intellect fed and
satisfied.
It is no exaggeration to say that no
force has conduced more to knit the
world closely together nor made our
mutual interdependence more apparent.
'It is but the simple truth to assert"
says recent writer, 'that the loss Of
the information which the advertise
ments furnish would be one of the
greatest imaginable misfortunes to civ
ilization."-SelfC Culture.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-02
MACREADY ON THE STAGE.
The TraEedian Was Not a Pleasant
Man to Act With.

The TraEedian Was Not a Pleasant
Man to Act With.
Macresdy was a dreadful man to act
with. You had the pleasant sensation
Of knowing that you were doing moth
ing that he wanted you to do, though
following strictly his instructions. He
would press you down with his hand
on your head and tell you in an under
tone to stand up. Mr.. Macready was n
terribly nervous actor. Any little
thing which happened unexpectedly ir-
ritated him beyond endurance.
One night at the Park Macbeth"
was the play. Mrs Sloman, an old
fashioned actress, dressed Lady Mac
beth in the manner which prevailed
in her early life, in black velvet, point
lace and pearl beads. In the murder
scene part Of his dress caught on the
tassels Of her pearl girdle The string
broke, the beads fell to the floor softly
with pretty rhythmic sound, distinct
ly heard through the intense silence
Of the scene.
This so exasperated Mr.. Macready
that he was almost frantic. until, with
the final lines of the scene, "Wake,
Duncan with the knocking, oh! Would
thou couldst," he threw Mrs. Sloman
of the stage, with words which hope
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-02
In Illinois, EARLY DAYS.

Teaming to Chicago is q favorite
topic of the early settlers, and many
pleasing anecdotes are told Of those
long and weary, though oftimes hila-
rious, trips. 1t always required q
week, and sometimes longer, to make
the journey. Twenty or thirty hungry
teamsters stopping at rude country
tavern overnight sometimes made it
interesting for the landlord. Fifty
cents for supper, breakfast and lodg-
ing. with all the whisky one could
drink and free hay for the horses, was
the uniform price for entertainment in
the early days. and the average team
ster usually intended to get the worth
OF his money before he settled his hotel
bilL-Sullwater Valley Qlls.) Graphic.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-02
sHELvEp HIS INVENTION.
An Experience Which Taught the
Mechanical Expert a Lesson.

An Expert ence Which Taught the
Mechanical Expert a Lesson.
One of the best mechanical engineers
In New Orleans told an interesting
story apropos of the tribulations OF in
yentors. About three years ago." he
said, 81 got up little device that
greatly simplified the working Of a
certain type Of pump. I took out
patents that cost me in the neighbor-
hood of $500, including attorneys fees,
and finally submitted the thing to a
big manufacturing concern in the
north. The proprietors at once con-
ceded the merit of the invention and
offered me $500 down and royalty of
s125 on each one used. The cash pay
ment amounted to nothing, for it really
fell short Of covering my time and ex-
penses, but the royalty was generous,
and 1 figured it out that it would yield
me an income of $1,000 or $4,000 for
several years-perhaps longer, it de-
pended on how soon something better
entered the field.
Accordingly, accepted the PROPOSE
ton and transferred all my right Now,
how much do you think actually re-
ceived? Not a pennyi No, I haven't
been cheated; at least, all the accounts
have been perfectly straight. The
trouble is they never put the device on
the market. They simply stuck the
patents and drawings in a pigeonhole
and there they remain to this day.
"Why did they do it, did you ask? To
save money. The public is very well
suited with their pump as it stands,
and it is doubtful if they could get any
more for it with my improvement add
ed. Such q step would merely cut down
the net profit, so they prefer to let well
enough alone. 1t was necessary, of
course, to get my invention safely
shelved, or it might have been taken
up by some enterprising rival, and the
only earthly reason for spending $500
on the thing was to put it out of the
way. 1t was rather rough on me, to
be sure, but the experience was yalu-
able, and I won't get caught that way
again" New Orleans Times-Demo-
FRAT
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-02
Winter In the Snufh.

The season approaches when ones
thoughts turn toward a place where
the inconvenience of a Northern
winter may be escaped. No section
of this country offers such ideal
spots as the Gulf Coast on the line of
the Louisville & Nashville railroad
between Mobile and New Orleans.
1t possesses mild climate, pure air,
even temperature and facilities for
hunting and fishing enjoyed by no
other section. Accommodations for
visitors are first-class, and can be se-
cured at moderate prices. The L. &
N. r. R. is the only line by which il
can be reached in through cars from
Northern cities. Through car sched-
ules to all points in Florida by this
line are also perfect. Write for
folders, ETC., to Jackson Smith, d. P.
A., Cincinnati, 0.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-02
Up to Date Bobby.

Robert has positively declined to
learn to spell. Womanly intuition ad-
monishes Roberts mamma that Robert
will doubtless say something very
bright if pressed, and she accordingly
argues with the boy.
"All great men learned to spell when
they were little boys" she says.
'sWel, that was before you could hire
stenographer for So a week." replies
Robert.
OF course Roberts mamma loses no
time In telephoning for the newspapers
brief outline Of what has happened
and bidding them send their best re-
porters right up.-Detroit Journal.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-02
A Diplomatic prummer.

Assistant Secretary Of State Thomas
W. Cridler, in the discharge Of his dip
lomatic duties: crossed the ocean prob,
ably more times than any other official
in that branch Of the national govern
ment. On one voyage he made the ac-
quaintance of a travelling salesman.
whose companionability was marred
by curiosity.
Travelling on business, Like myself,
I supposed"
eyes" -
"What line Of goodsw
Papers"
'Wall, writing or printing"
3Papers for cabinets"
'tHumph, thought cabinet makers
used only wood, steel and brassr'
''Most Of them do" and the diplomat
began to speak of other things.-Satur-
day Evening Post.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-02
A City with Two Carriages.

-
There are only two carriages in town.
One belongs to the archbishop. and the
other carriage is the property Of the
government and one Of the perquisites
that pertain to the presidential power.
1t is an ordinary landau, imported from
Paris in pieces and put together by 10
cal talent, and q native artist has
painted upon the panels OK the doors
a brilliant reproduction Of the coat of
arms of the republic. about g foot
square, in the national colors-green,
yellow and red. This is greatly ad-
mired by the populace, who see the
carriage only occasionally, on state oc-
casiens, when it is drawn by four big
black horses wearing harness heavily
mounted with silver and decorated
with rosettes, tassels and streamers Of
the national colors.-La Paz (Bolvia)
Cor. Chicago Record.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-02
A Curious Rattle.

An interesting spectacle was wit
messed the other day on the banks Of
the river Soar, near Hatnern, by gen.
tleman resident in the district. Being
attracted by peculiar cry, he turned
aside and came upon young otter and
a huge eel engaged in a deadly strug-
gle. The otter had evidently caught
the eel. which had retaliated by wind
ing itself tightly round the formers
neck. The fight lasted several min
utes, the otter eventually freeing itself
and making off with a part Of the eel,
which it had bitten in two.-London
Telegraph.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-02
GLASSES FOR THE EYES.
The Reason They Are Worn by So
Many Persons Nowadays.

The Reason They Are Worn by So
Many Persons Nowadays.
The question is often asked. particu-
larly by those who can recall the Gus
toms and experiences of % years ago,
i'Why do SO many persons nowadays
wear glasses?" The answer is easy.
"The increase in the number of spec
tacies worn is not to be regarded as
an evidence Of modern degeneration
of the eyes, but rather that long felt
necessity has been met" For it should
be remembered that within the past
quarter of a century much has been
learned about the value of glasses, and
the range Of their application ard use
fulness has been enormously extended.
OF course the eyes need more help now
than formerly, as the amount of work
they are required to do is much greater
than at any previous period in the
worlds history. The sewing machine
and many other inventions of its class
save the labor of the hands only to
add to that required Of the eyes.
New employments, new amusements
and new fashions are continually be-
ing introduced to increase the exac-
tons laid upon these sensitive and
delicate organs. The steady decrease
of illiteracy, together with the general
cheapness of literature and a spread
of taste for 1t, the enormous circula-
tion Of novel, magazine and newspa-
per, the ever increasing use of artificial
illumination, all combine to overtax
the eyes and to weaken or possibly de-
stroy the sight unless the required aid
and protection be supplied through
every means at our disposal. Thus it
happens that the some time luxury of
properly adapted glasses has come to
be recognized and understood by very
many OF The present generation as one
Of the real necessities Of their ives.--
Lippincott'S.