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The morning news., 1899-12-22
1T MAY BE BATEN OR YOUNG.
LawtOn's Successor OF to he Named
Until After Funeral.

N @AA'SA
Washington. Dec. A.-lIt is said at the
war department that the vacancy in the
list Of major generals Of volunteers caused
by the death of Gen. Lawton will not be
filled until after the funeral services over
his remains at Manila, pricr TO their trans
portation to the United States.
II is said among well-in formed officers
Of the army in this city that the appoint
ment Will go to either Gen. John G. Bates
Gen. S. NJ. b. Young, or Gen. Lloyd
Wheaton.
r. Chaffee, who has been chief Of staff 10
Gen. Brooke. commanding the division OF
Cuba, is likely to be relieved of duty In
that division in a short time and given an
important command with the army In the
Philippines.
The morning news., 1899-12-22
ROYALTY GOING TO FRoNT.
luke OF Marlborough and Others to
Flight the Boers.

London. Dec. 21.-The Duke of AIarlbo,-
oush' VINO is lieutenant in the Oxforl-
shlre yeomanry and who has volunteered
lor service in South Africa will take with
him 100 men and horses of his troop He
VIII personally furnish the equipment for
these men.
Inc Earl of Warwick tie Earl of Dud-
ley, the Earl of Lonsiale ana Visconn4
Galway are among the other members of
the arlstocracy who have volunteered for
service in the campaign against the Boers.
The morning news., 1899-12-22
COMING EXPORTS OF GOLD.
Relieved That $5,OOO,OOO VIII Go
Abroad on Saturday.

Abroad on Saturday.
New York. Dec. 21.-Sterling bankers
predicted to-day numerous gold engage
ments for Saturday, but all said it was
impossible to estimate with accuracy how
much the shipments would amount to.
One firm reported that it might ship from
S500000 to $1,000, 900 as to-morrow's require
ments suggested, and in other quarters
it was believed that at least S., 100000 alto
gether would go out.
AT present rates the margin of profit on
gold exports would be small, it was said,
but the demand for the metal abroad was
sufficient to make special transactions
profitable at this time. 1t was said to-
day that Heidelbach, Ickleheimer & Co,
and Muller, Schall & Co, might each ship
100000
The morning news., 1899-12-22

Alexandria, Dec. M.-Lord Kitchener ar
rived this evening from Cairo and went on
board the British second-class cruiser
Iris, which Immediately sailed for Malta.
The morning news., 1899-12-22
FUNDS ron LAwTON ESTATE.
Lieut.. Col. Edwards VIII Accompany
Remains From Manila.

Remains From Manila.
Washington, Dec. 21.-Adjt Gen. Corbn.
til head of the committee charged with
the collection of funds for the benefit of
the family of the late Gen. Lawton, is in
rec eipt of expressions Of sympathy and of
willingness to cooperate from all quarters
of he country.
Some of these are accompanied by contri-
buttons of money and altogether there is
promise of a generous response 70 the
committees appeal issued yesterday. The
comLnittee aims to collect at least $25 900
Lieut.. Col. Charles r. Edwards, who
was temporarily acting as Gen. Lawton's
chief of staff has been instructed by the
Secretary of War to superintendent the
transportation of Gen. Lawtons remains,
and accompany them to this country.
The morning news., 1899-12-22

'"Fty OF English HOrsemen Report
Finding No Beers

i1il Monday, Dec. II. via Lourenzo Mar
t-.' Saturday, Dec. 1G-coh Plumer,
NN strong reconnoitcriug party Of
men, has returned here after
N expedition into Transyaal territory.
81 cached a point nfty miles from
T. isDurg, IN the South African Repub-
Dlt found no Beers. the country being
iilgiy empty Of men.
The morning news., 1899-12-22

shltn is well supplied with food and am
IN nluhltlon' and can hold out much longer
5lldh 5 mas been estimated. The troops are
to fight
The morning news., 1899-12-22
SUICIDE OF JAMES ID. TAYLOR.
WAS Secretary of the Wagner Palace
Car Company.

Washington, Dec. H.-James D. Taylor,
secretary and treasurer Of the Wagner
Palace Car Company, of New York, COM
mitted suicide at the Grafton, in this city,
to-day by cutting his throat with a razor
He was suffering from mental depression.
The morning news., 1899-12-22

London. Dec, M.-Sir Thomas Upton has
been unanimously elected rear commodore
OF the Royal Ulster Yacht club.
The morning news., 1899-12-22
A'DYsMITH WELL sUPPLIED.

"' u the Report Received by the
London Daily Mail
..-1l'pn. Dee. z2.-ybe Daily AiaH says:
q nn1fraia1d fbai news has arrived
seil. While " fhe eject that Lsdg-
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-05-19

can endure three weeks of cold and
fasting without giving up. Therefore,
we can not expect much help from cold
and storm in checking the ravages of this
pest Assoon as the leaves open, the worms
make for them. They begin to thrive
and sOOn spin little webs which may be
readily seen while the trees are nearly
bare. Much may be done in many cases
to destroy the worms by searching out
promptly and tearing down these little
clusters of worms, web and all. Early
morning or after sunset is the time to do
this, as then more of the worms are at
home. As soon as the leaves upon which
the caterpillar feeds are expanded to any
extent, thorough spraying with paris
green, one pound mixed with $50 gallons
of water, is the best remedy. There is
no use whatever in putting bands of
tarred burlap or anything else about the
trees early, for this is of value only
as it prevents the migration of worms
from one tree to another and for two or
three weeks the worms will not attempt
to go from an infested tree to one not
attacked. BY and by, however, about
the last of May, there may be cases in
which bands will do'good, always assum-
ing that there is no communication by
way of the branches. Bands are of use in
case of this species only between the first
and last of June. as after this latter date
the worms go into cocoons, from which
state they come out in August as moths.
While no. intending to speak with con-
tidence, 1t is yet our hope that the forest
worms will not be as bad a pest this sea-
son as heretofore. Out of over POO CO.
coons Matched, only 30 moths came.
The rest were parasites, and if this pro-
portion is kept up all oyer the state, the
evil will he muph abatpd."
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-05-19
BUILDING o ROADS,.


Mistakes to Avoid in Constructing Maca-
dam Highways.
To build a macadam road the material
should be put down in layers and each
layer separately rolled and compacted.
To begin with, the subsoil which is to
serve as a foundation for the stone must
be properly crowned, slopiDg down from
the middle to each side of the road, and
then il must be rolled until is absolute.
" hard. A soft earth bottom cannot
support a ston roadway intended for
ordinary heavy travel. Where a road is
built upon low ground it should be drain
ed. Water finding its way beneath a
macadam road, unless quickly removed
by drainage, will 500 ruin it. The stone
used in each layer should be of uniform
size as near as practicable. Unless the
stone to be used has been properly
broken, the road can hardly be a success.
No stone larger han p inches should be
used. If the bed of stone when com
pacted is to be more than four inches
thick, it should be put down in two
layers, the material for the upper layer
to be smaller than that used below-say
not larger than II inches. Broken stone
may readily be assorted by a rotary
screen furnished with the stone CT usher.
A common mistake is to'spread gravel
or dirt over a layer of stone before it is
rolled in the belief that this will help
to compact it. The stone alone should
be rolled. Under the pressure of a suit
able roller of sufficient weight the
angular pieces of stone will readily shift
about until they are firmly wedged in
place, while the round particles of gravel.
or the smaller pieces, loose, soft dirt or
sand, when mixed with these angular
pieces, will prevent their being thus
crowded together and compacted. A
layer of very small stone or screening
or fine gravel may be used in a separate
layer on the surface after the rolling Of
the layers beneath is entirely completed.
This will also fill the few remaining
crevices at the top. The surface of the
finished road should then again be rolled
to make it thoroughly hard and smooth,
so that the rain and surface water will
readily run of to the sides. Water is the
enemy of good roads.
The above explanations are the result
of a careful study of the Instructions is.
sued by the state highway commissions
of Massachusetts,, California, New Jersey
and Connecticut, and Indicate thep rin-
ciples followed in those states in the
construction of roads by state aid.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-05-19

liver, bowels and kidneys, and re-
iuvenates the fagged-out or diseased
nervous system, when everything else
fails.
Paine's celery compound, upon which
so much praise has been bestowed, is
within the reach of the humblest family
in the land.
The incalculable amount of good that
it is doing in making sick and even
despairing people well should compel the
attention of every iudicious person who
IS out Of health.
Paine's celery compound %invigOrates
the nerves, makes new blood, arouses a
hearty appetite, regulates the bowels and
brings about a normal action of the
liver.
The use of Paine's celery compound
makes all the difference between impure,
sluggish blood and tired nerves. and
healthy, energetic bodily condition
between sickness and health.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-05-19

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, May 1.-THE
former Spanish cruiser Reina Mercedes,
which was sunk close to the mouth of
the harbor and raised by the Merritt
Chapman Wrecking company on March
2, left Saturday in tow of the wrecking
company's tugs for Newport News, TAX
ing the Windward passage. Capt.
C%hittenden is in charge of the vessel and
is accompanied by Capt. Merritt. The
condition of the Reina Mercedes is good
and she is perfectly seaworthy. Every
precaution has been taken against her
loss, there being u pumping engines on
board. 1t is expected that the voyage to
Newport News will occupy about two
weeks. The last obstI uctlOn in the
channel of the harbOr was accidentally
removed Friday, been the transport
Mcpherson ran afoul of the mast of the
Merrimac, breaking it of below the draft
of ordinary steamers. The Mcpherson
sustained no injury, but had to go out to
sea and come back again to prevent 60
ing aground.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-05-19
81 heartily recommend it, and am glad

81 heartily recommend it., and am glad
to give it my highest endorsement"
So writes Miss NJ. A. Armstrong, the
government microscopic, after making a
painstaking examination of Paine's
celery compound, the n remedy that
has withstood every conceivable test
since it was first discovered by Dart
mouths great physician-professor and
its formula submitted to the scrutiny of
the ablest practitioners in the world.
Thousands of letters have been received
by the proprietors of the remedy from
men and women in every community. all
telling one cxperience-the immediate
relief and perfect cure affected by this
remedy.
The best physicians openly endorse
and recommend it, authorizing the public
use of their statements that Paine's
celery compound, in case after case.
cures rheumatism and kindred diseases.
puritirs the blood, regulates the stomach,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-05-19
What Shall We Do.

\ serious and dangerous disease pre-
walls in his country, dangerous because
so deceptive. 1t N on so slowly vet
surely that it is often firmly seated be-
fore we are aware of IL.
The name of this disease which NAV be
divided into three distinct stages is, First,
Kidney trouble, Indicated by pain in the
back. rheumatism, lumbugo, frequent de-
sire to u%rinate, often with a burning
sensation, the flow of urine being copious
or scant with strong odor.
If allowed TO advance, this reaches the
Second stage, or Bladder trouble, with
heavy pain in the abdomen low down
between the naval and the water passage,
Increasing desire to u~rinate, with scald-
ing sensation in passing. small quantities
being passed with difficulty, sometimes
necessary to draw it with Instruments.
If uric acid or gravel has formed, it will
prove dangerous if neglected.
The Third stage is Bright's Disease.
There is comfort in knowing that DR..
kilmer, the great kidney and bladder
specialist, has discovered a Remedy fam
Gus for its marvellous cures of the most
distressing cases and known as Dr..
kilmer's Swamp-RoOt.
1t is sold by all druggists.
As a proof of the wonderful virtues of
this great discovery, Swamp Root, a
sample bottle and book of valuable infor-
nation will be sent absolutely free by
mail on application to DIR. kilmer & Co.,
B~inghamton, y. Y. When writing kind
ly mention that you read this liberal
offer in the REGISTER.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-05-19
DOES COFFEE AGREE WITH Your

If not, drink Grain-O-made from pure
grains. A lady writes "The first time
| made Grain-O | did not like it but after
using it for one week nothing would in
duce me to go back TO coffee" 1t nour
ishes and feeds the system. The chill
dren can drink it freely with great bene-
fit. 1t is the strengthening substance of
pure grains. Get a package to-day from
your grocer, follow the directions in
making 1t and you will have a delicious
and healthful table beverage for old and
young. l5c. and 25c.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-05-19

over two hundred years ago the
Standards introduced the peach tree
into Texas, and seedlings were raised
from those continuously. until n race
has been produced which appears to
be entirely free from all diseases
which seem to be connected with trees
raised in other sections.
Seedlings of these old Spanish
peaches raise plants which, side by
side with the others. last Il number of
years, free from all disease, while
those introduced from the North are
short-livel and soon disappear. There
is no doubt from these facts, that
whole races may become enervated
from some popularity in the method
of cultivation, or from conditions of
climate.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-05-19

a MI. Denise stated before the New
jersey Horticultural Society that he had
LOGO trees ten years from the bud,
and they were as large as BartlcttS
twenty-five years old. 1t is the most
vigorous grower in the pear line.
healthy and productive, good to handle
when fit to pick, hangs or well, and not
liable to blow off. The fruit is evenly
distributed. and should he thinned TO
save the tree from breaking down.
Its beauty sells it. One hundred trees
produced 191 barrels, sold for $2IS.3O;
$40 trees s and 9 years old. produced
791 barrels, which sold for S1.O2N.3O.
His average price was S1.3O per barrel,
clear of all expense. This was not Il
remarkably large story. larger ones
had been recorded, but his were actual
facts taken from his books. and he
was well satisfied. If setting an
orchard now. would set II bartlett
to 800 Nieffer in 1000 trees. He said
nothing of the quality; he grew them
for the dollars he could get out of
them. His profit was what he was
after.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-05-19
Forest Tent-CaterpilIar.

There is a great deal of talk about the
forest worms. Especially those who
have sugar orchards are anxious. The
forest tent-caterpillar is certainly a
dangerous pest, but we hope, at any rate,
that some of the present alarm is un
necessary. On request, Prof. Geo. IL.
Perkins, of the Vermont Experiment
station, has given for publication the fol
lowing statements regarding this insect
''If the worm is to attack the trees in
any considerable numbers, its work will
begin speedily, for it is one of the first OF
our early spring caterpillars. The eggs
hatch before the weather is even toler-
ably settled and before the leaf buds
have opened. Most young creatures
need abundant food as soon as they
hatch, but these tough little black worm;
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-05-19

Admiral Dewey upon his return TO the
United States is TO be presented "a mon
ster testimonial consisting of autograph
letters from nearly every member of
President McKinley's cabinet, governors
Of states and prominent United States
senators. The secretary of the treasury
says in him written opinion of Dewey
that he regards him as one of a galaxy of
men who have made the American name
honorable and illustrious; the secretary
of state writes that no artificial com
incarceration of such a victory is at all
needed to preserve it foreveri In the Amer
lcan heart; the secretary of the navy
expresses similar views; the secretary of
agriculture reminds Americans that
Dewey in a day added an archipelago to
the possessions of the United States; the
secretary of war writes that he gladly
adds his tribute of praise to Dewey, and
the postmaster general enthusiastically
seconds the proposition to emphasize the
gratitude of the people. While Admiral
Dewey will be the recipient of many
hOnors on his return home this testi.
monial will be the first written evidence
extended to him of the very widespread
sentiment of admiration and gratitude on
the part of Americans for the victor OF
Manila.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-05-19

Pneumonia. la grippe, coughs, colds,
Group and whooping cough readily yield
to One Minute Cough Cure. Use this
remedy in time and save a doctors bill
or the undertaker's. /. Storms, Middle
bury b. G. Peck or Day Bros, East
Middlebury {. w. Sowle, West Corn
wall; ID. II. Bennett, Bridport; c. b.
Kendall, Shoreham; F. c. Dyer, West
Salisbury W. b French, Orwell.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-05-19

If you have piles, CURE them. No
use undergoing horrible operations that
simply remove the results of the disease
without disturbing the disease itself.
Place your confidence in DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve. 1t has never failed to cure
OTHERS; ii will not fail to cure YOU.
Isaac Stems, Middlebury: b. G. Peck or
Day Bros, East Middlebury; c, w. Sowle,
West Cornwall; ID. II. Bennett, BridpOrt;
9. b. Kendall, Shorcham; f. c. Dyer, West
Salisbury w. b.. French, orwell.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-05-19

have been a sufferer from chronic
diarrhoea ever since the war and have
used all kinds of medicines for it. At
last | found one remedy that has been a
success as a cure, and hat Is Chamber.
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy.-P. L. GRESHAM. Gaars Mills,
La. For sale by ID. A. Bisbee.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-05-19

farm produce feed enough for stock. If
every farmer did this we should bear
pay.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-05-19

Last week the cruiser Yosemite, with
Capt. r. p. Leary, the governor of the
Island of Guam, and a garrison of
marines, sailed for that island from New
York.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-05-19

Two million Americans suffer the tor
turing pangs of dyspepsia. No need to.
BurdOck Blood Bltters cures. At any
drug store.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-05-19
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIGS, manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles of plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable to the system. 1t
is the n perfect Strengthening laXa-
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habitual constipation per-
manently. It's perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and sub
stance, and its acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make it the ideal
laxative.
In the process of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant to the
taste, but the medicinal qualities of the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants, by a method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only. In order 10 get its beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG R CO.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE. KY. NEW YORK. N. Y.
For sale by all Druggists Price SOC. per bottle.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-05-19

The French government is making in
quiries as to American coal, with a view
to adopting it for use in the French navy.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-05-19

Sentiment Is growing IN NewfOund-
land in favor of annexation of the United
States.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-05-19

Hawaii has 1856 Mormons, of whom
1886 are natives of the islands.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-05-27
CONEY ISLANDS BLAZE.
Two Hundred Buildings In tho "Bow-
cry" Section Burncd-Lootcrs Try to
Carry Away Il Pinno.

Two Hundred Buildings In tho "Bow-
cry" Section Burncd-Lootcrs Try to
Carry Away Il Pinno.
NEW YORK. May 26.-Coney Island
property of the value OF q million
dollars was destroyed by fire early this
morning, twenty acres In the heart Of
the summer resort section district
known rs 1.-The Bowery" being reduced
to ashes.
The two hundred buildings burned
We're located between the Bowery and
the ocean Tilyous walk on the west and
the old iron pier on the east. These
buildings ranged In size. and IMPORT
INC" from n 'wnbbly bathing <st'Pdvil-
ion" to the handsome ilvc-story Hygeia
MOTEL. Including theatres, concert halls.
dancing pavilions. stores OF various
kinds. restaurants and hotels OF every
grade.
The fire made shelterless for n time
n native and transient population OF
about $500, including five hundred men
and women. clnssed rs comedians and
soubrettes, employed In the district,
and slenced no less than one hundred
pianos which have for years assisted
In merry making at Coney Island.
Scores of thieves broke through the fire
lines or entered the district from the
ocean side, and their work OF looting
was Wholesale. a crowd carrying of
n piano was enc sight which taught the
police what kind OF crooks they had to
deal with.
So far us known only four persons
were injured or burned. and all viii
recover. Deputy Battalion Chief
Kirkpatrick says he Is convinced that
the fire was Of incendiary origin. He
arrives Mt this conclusion owing to the
fnct that the flames broke out In two
different parts of the island ut about
the same time, both places being diff
cult of access so far as fire engines
were concerned. anu from the fact that
upon his arrival he found traces Of ker-
osene oil along the board walks and
around both houses where the fires
originated.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-05-27
PLAYED Winning Card.

LONDON. May 2G.-The correspond
ent of the Daily Telegraph at The
Hague says:
Peace prospects touched high water
mark to-day when the conference found
itself face to fuce with arbitration In n
practicable and an acceptable form and
as permanent International achieve
ment. This honor Is mainly due to Sir
Julian Pauncefote. When the members
OF the arbitration section had finished
reading the Russian proposition on this
subject Sir Julian Pauncefote expressed
his complete approval of them, but said
1t would be Il great pity if the confer
ence failed to embody the principle Of
arbitration In some permanent shape.
Il now beg TO propose, he said, the
formal establishment OF permanent
arbitration tribunal, empowered to dea!
with all matters In dispute capable Of
reference to the Judgment OF ar um-
pIre.' az.-
"Thereupon the Russian president Of
the conference drew paper from his
pocket, and laid 1t upon table then
and there. The paper contained the
foundation of n permanent >-tribunal.
The amazed delegates crowded around
Sir Julian Pauncefote. congratulatlnG
him upon having played the winning
card. which had so quickly precipltated
the Russian alternative scheme. Some
stood aghast, as the matter was not
contemplated In their instructions. FL
nally 1t was decided to refer the mat
ter TO q SUBJ committed