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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-01-27
MISS TRYPUOsA DUNNING.

Died in Weybridge, JAM 10. 1899, Miss Try
phosa Cunning, In the Goth year of her age.
This removes the oldest inhabtart in the
town. She was born Sept 2, 1909, in Wey.
bridge, and has always made her home
there, living 81 years in one place. Her life
has been quiet, but useful, ever ready to lend
a helping hand in trouble and especially in
sickness She was a person of very exact
and methodical habits, having kept Il diary
for the last d years, which is a marvel of
fine writing and is in good state OF preser-
walton. She seldom missed day of writing
some account of the days work, until the
three weeks previous to her death. She had
remarkably good health and often walked to
the near neighbofs. The last illness was
like the burning out of candle, with little
actual suffering, and her mind remaining
perfectly clear until the very last. he funer
al was attended by her old neighbors and
friends and the relatives at the home of Geo.
II. Wright, where shel had lived the last four
years. The pastor of the church of which
she had been member for many years gave
short, bat very acceptable line of thought
The singing was good and thanks are given
TO all who so kindly aided in any way. -.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-01-27
OBITUARY..
ELVA FLETCHER MERRILL.

Elva Fletcher Merrill, wife of Albert Mer.
rill, died Mt her home south of this village on
the 10th inst, of consumption. Last spring
this disease first showed its fatal symptoms,
ana as time advanced, Notwithstanding the
careful attentions of her devoted husband
ana mother, and to those who were hoping
against hope, 1t became apparent that the
frail thread that held her to life would soon
be broken. She was Tin youths bloom of
twenty-five years, young woman of more
than usual briliancy of mind and strength
OF character. The declining part of her life
was a poem of patience and consideration
Tor those about her, and at last when the
Angel of Death, whom she realized had been
lowering over her so long, came with the
awful summons, welcome overspread her
face ms for an told friend, who had come to
relieve her of her sufferings. Before the
funeral, which took place at st. Stephens
church, her infant daughter, Madaline, was
baptized The body was taken for burial to
Evergreen cemetery, New Haven. The
heart broken friends have the sympathy OF
the entire community. X.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-01-27

Ever since the election riots in North
Carolina there has been talk of the pass
age of law in that state which in eff.
feet would cause the dlsfranchisement of
the negro. The devising of such a
statute in the face of the explicit prohi.
bition in the fifteenth amendment to the
Constitution, has taxed the ingenuity OF
the anti-negrO statesmen. An educa,
tional or a property qualification Is a
legal method, but either would disfran'
chise large proportion of the whites
while failing to be wholly effective
against the blacks, who have made great
progress since the establishment of free
schools for colored children and have
many Of them accumulated sufficient
property TO meet any reasonable test
along that line. A southern congress.
man proposes an educational test with
an exemption from that test of all voter:
whose "ancestOrs voted in any of the
united states of the union prior to Jan
l, 1861" when negro suffrage tool
effect. As no negroes voted prior tC
that date this exemption would enable
the iliterate white men to vote and pro
hibit the illterate negroes.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-01-27

On another occasion Captain Sgs-
pee deliberately sank his ship to save
ner from a still worse fate. He was
n command of the coast survey steam
sr Blake, and was anchored in a West
Indian port, when hurricane came up,
and in the heavy cea the ships an
,hors began to drag. She was drifting
20 utter and inevitable destruction on
reef. Where she lay there was a
soft, sandy bottom. The Captain or
iered her scuttled, and down she went.
Later she was pumped out and raised
an expensive operation, but far less
costly than building a new ship.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-01-27

A Northern business man living in
the South has found an agreeable cure
for insomnia. 1t answered perfectly
in his case, and no longer needing 1t
as medicine he continues it as food.
1t is a most agreeable dish of popcorn.
The corn is popped in the usual wire
basket, and while hot it is put in a
hot bowl Scalding milk is poured
over it, and in two minutes it is soft
and ready to be sprinkled with sugar,
unless salt and pepper are preferred.
The addition of little vanilla trans
forms the juvenile favorite into a deli
cate hasty pudding. To keep the corn
after gathering, put it ION the cob in
cool place; if shelled it loses It's
moisture sooner, and after awhile will
not pop. The place where other corn
is kept is best to preserve it in. Pop
corn hot served in bowls of hot milk
is a Southern reflection at card par
lies
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-01-27

The question of whether the credit for
the defeat of Cervera in the Santiago
fight should go to Sampson or to Schley
came up in the senate last Monday,
when the recommendations for promo
ton of those officers was under discuss
ion. bitter debate was precipitated
and it came to close only when reso-
luton was passed asking the navy de-
partment to transmit to the senate all
documents bearing on the conduct of the
officers. Much criticism has been passed
upon Rear Admiral Schley for his alleg-
ed neglect to blockade the port of Santi-
ago when ordered so to do. No definite
information has ever been made public
by the department as to just what Schley
did on that occasion. Rumors and sur
misses have been rife, but no authoritative
statements. The other day there was
published the diary of Spanish official
of Santiago in which he makes mention
of the blockade from its inception. He
notes the first sighting of American YES
sells of the harbor entrance. His daily
entry until the arrival of larger fleet
(Sampson's coming) is to the effect that
the American ships in the morning
would approach to within about ten
miles, and!in the evening retreat below
the horizon line. If the Spaniard's OBJ
servations are correctly translated, ii
would appear that Cerverai easily could
have escaped from his trap any night
previous to the arrival of Simpsons
squadron. The diary throws light on a
question that vexed the country no little
at the time, though 1t probably has no
bearing on the matter of who is entitled
to the honor of Ceryera's final ami
hilaeion.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-01-27

The latest news concerning the peace
treaty is to the effect that an agreement
has been reached for vote upon the
treaty Monday Feb. G. That opposition
to the treaty, so far as it seems to favor
the retention of the Philippines, is grow
ing is evidenced by the reported circu-
lation of pledge among the senators
and the signing thereof by at least A.
who agree to vote for an amendment de-
claring the policy of this government to
be opposed to the permanent holding OF
the Philippines.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-01-27
A CLEVER TRICK.

1t certainly looks like it, but there is
really no trick about it. Anybody can
try it who has Lame Back and Weak
Kidneys. Malaria or nervous troubles.
We mean he can cure himself right away
by taking Electric Bitters. This medi-
cine tones up the whole system. acts AS
stimulant TO Liver and Kidneys, is a
blood purifier and nerve tonic. 1t cures
Constipation, Headache, Painting Spells.
Sleeplessness and Melancholy. 1t is
purely vegetable. a mild laxative, and
restores the system to its natural vigor.
Try Electric Btters and be convinced
that they are a miracle worker. Every
bottle guaranteed. Only soc a bottle al
Sheldon's Drug Store.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-01-27
Agricultural Press and Expansion.
(BurlingtOn News

The farmers, so far as they are repre-
scented by the agricultural press, are
solid against imperialism. "There is not
much of field for American crops in the
Philippines" says a journal devoted to
grape culture in western New York.
''There is the certainty that American
capital is to multiply greatly the volume
of agricultural products and bring them
into close competition with our own"
says the Maine farmer. sit would
probably obiterate cigar leaf culture in
New England, New York, Pennsylvania,
Ohio, Wisconsin, Florida and Texas,
says the American Agricultural. at
can have but one result" says the Sue
cessful Farmer of Sioux Falls, S. OAK,
ito pauperize the American farmer
"A Observation-Disclosures policy says a
Chicago agricultural journal, would be
worth far more to America than any
number of tropical possessions" sit
means immediate burdens in the wav of
taxation on farmers" says the Rich
mond (Va.) Southern Farmer, land
ruinous competition with them in two
great staples of their production-sug
and tobacco"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-01-27

Henry Watson of Bradford to be the
sixth associate Judge of the Vermont
supreme court, to fill the vacancy made
by the appointment of Judge Ross to
succeed Senator Morrill, 1t was held
generally that Addison or Rutland county
should be drawn upon for the position,
and J. c. Baker of Rutland was a leading
well qualified for his new honors.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-01-27

There IS more catarrh in tins section of the
country than all other diseases put together
be incurable. For a great many years
doctors pronounced it IA local disease, and
prescribed local remedies, and by constantly
failing TO cure with local treatment, pro
nonnced II incurable. Science has proven
catarrh to be a constitutional disease, and
therefore requires constitutional treatment
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by f. j.
Cheney n Co, Toledo, Ohio, is the only con,
stitutional cure on the market. 1t Is taken
internally in doses from 10 drops to a tea
one hundred dollars for any case II falls to
cure. Send for circulars and testimonials
Address. +. j. CHENEY h &C., Toledo o.
Sold by Druggists, Toe.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-01-27

Paul Perry, of Columbus, Ca, suffered
agony for thirty wears, and then cured
his Piles using DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve. 1t heals injuries and skin diseases
like magic. Isaac Storms, Middlebury
b. G.. Peck or Day Bros. East Mid
dlebury; C. 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, 1899-01-27
THE DlsPENsARY SYSTEM.

The Outlook in recent number saws
editorjallv. The official count in South
Dakota shows that the cons titutional
amendment providing for dspensary
system was adopted by majority of
l.6l3 votes. The total vote polled upon
il was light; and it is possible that its
opponents NAV vet prevent a trial of the
new system by petitioning for a referen-
dum vote unon any law passpd TO carry
the amendment into effect. The newly
adopted clause reads as follows: 1.-THE
manufacture and sale of Intoxicating
liouors shall he under exclusive state
control and shall be conducted by duly
authorized agents of the state, who shall
be paid by salary and not by commits
sion.n Some of its critics Insist that
this wording REQUIRES the state to manu-
facture all the liuuor which it sells; and
If the courts uphold this construction it
will be necessary for the state-which
now has prohibition-to build distileries
and breweres before dispensary can
| be opened. The construction, however.
seems unnatural, as the obvious intent of
the amendment was merely to prevent
the private manufacture or sale of liquor
within the state. This Victory in South
Dakota furthermore. according to the
New York Sun, is not the only gain
which the dispensary system has recent
| w made. In Georgia. where the plan
was first tried in the college town of
Athens, it has been adopted in a score of
towns and counties. In Alabama also 1t
is gaining foothold, two counties hav-
ing a dispensary bill pending in the leg
stature.
The greatest gain it has made, how
ever, is in South Carolina. As our read
ers will recall. the dispensary law first
encountered violent resistance from the
liquor dealers and their sympathizers in
some of the cities; and when Governor
Tillman put down the disorders and re-
ddced the Illicit traffic to a minimum
unknown In any other state. federal
Judge tJudge Simonton) restored the
''blind tigers" by enioining state officials
from preventing the sale of liquor in
"original packages" imported from 9th
err states. This decision was based upon
the astonishing doctrine that the dispens-
arv law was not passed under the police
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-01-27

1--WE just found out" said the Flag
Lieutenant, what that gunner's mate
aid before he enlisted"
"What?" asked the Quartermaster
Il happened to be standing near him
when he pulled the lanyard during the
Dombardment this morning, and every
ime he did it he yelled 'C-a-a-s-h!
,hapge in a minuts!'"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-01-27
A CHILD ENJOYS

The pleasant favor, gentle action, and
soothing effect of Syrup of Figs, when in
need of laxative, and if the father or
mother be costive or bilious, the most
gratifying results follow its use; so
that 1t is the best family remedy known
and every family should have bottle.
Manufactured by the California Fig
Syrup Co.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-01-27

The public funeral of Mr.. Gladstone
was not extraordinarily expensive.
Some of the newspapers gave the cost
as $4,000, but a competent authority
states that the act ual cost was about
$4,000.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-01-27

To insure happy new year, keep the
liver clear and the body vigorous by use
ing DeWitt's Little Early Risers, the
famous little pills for constipation and
liver troubles. Isaac Stems, Middlebury
b. G. Peck or Day Bros, East Middle
bury; c. w. SOwle, West Cornwall
d. I'll. Bennett, Bridport; c. B. Kendall
Shoreham; F. c, Dyer, West Salisbury
w. b. French, Orwell.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-01-27

Debtors in Siam, when three months
in arrears, can be seized by the credit
ors and compelled to work out their in
debtedness. Should a debtor run away,
his father, his wife, or his children may
be held in slavery Until the debt is can
nnlad
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-01-27
FRIDAY. JANUARY 81, 1899.

The epidemic of daily journalism which
spread over Vermont last summer APP
pears not to have been crushed out.
paper. Charles II. Fairfield, formerly
of the North Adams (Mass.) Transcript,
is the venturesOme mortal who proposes
to enter the field in competition with the
Herald.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-01-27
BUCkLEN's ARNICA SALvE.

The best salve in the world for cute,
bruises, sores ulcers. salt rheum. fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns, and all skin erupt;ons, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price % cents per
box. For sale BIZ w. II. Sheldon.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-01-27

1t is reported from Berlin that Prince
Herbert Bismarck is about to re.enter
public service, probably In diplomatic
capacity.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-01-27

The capitol at Hartford, Conn, is to be
closed at night hereafter, to prevent the
clerks from using the offices as bed cham
bers.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-01-27
The "Embalmed" Beef Scandal.

A dealer in game, poultry and fancy
meats on Barclay street, New York, is
responsible for the 'embalmed beef"
scandal. His name is Alexander B..
Powell and he is the ratentee of secret
process for preserving that form of food
by fumigation which is supposed to
cover the surface with crust that will
prevent the parts so protected from
decay. Early in the war he addressed
letters TO various officials of the army
and navy, which received no attention.
Being man of enterprise and per-
sistence, he went to Tampa, carrying
with him several sides of beef which
had been treated by his process, and OBJ
tanned permission to place them upon the
Yucatan, which carried-the rough riders
to Santiago, the Panama and other
transports. This was the beef which
Gov. Roosevelt referred to in his recent
letter to Gen. Miles. When the at
tention of Gen. Wood and Col. Roosevelt
was called to the meat it had been hang
ing in the hot hold of the steamer for
four days and had been treated $50 hours
before. 1t was put on the vessel the day
that the expedition was to have sailed,
but, as will be remembered, the trans
ports were delayed four days before
starting. Mr.. Powell also secured per-
mission to send beef treated by his
process to Puerto Rico, and that was
seen by Gen. Miles. No report was
ever made to the commissary department
and Mr.. Powell received no encourage
ment from any one in authority.-Chi-
cago Record.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-01-27

In an old safe In the Havana post office
two packages containing 10000 pesetas
were found addressed to the captain Of
the Spanish cruiser Alfonso XIII.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-01-27

Gen. Whittier, who returned recently
from Manila, says the trouble in the
Philippines is much exaggerated and
easy of settlement.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-01-27
NOTICE

The Annual Meeting OF the Vermont Merino
Sheep Shearing Association will be held at
the Addison House in Middlebury, Feb. s,
1899, at IL O'Clock m, for the election OF OH
GERS and to see whether a shearing shall be
held and the association continued or not
Those interested should attend.
+. n. BIssELL, President.
4w2 |. l.. HAMBLIN, Secretary.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-01-27

In Spain many army officers have de-
clared in favor of Don Carlos, and it
scenes certain that the army will go
over to him in body should he go TO
Spain
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-01-27

When doctors fail try Burdock Blood
Bitters. Cures dyspepsia, constipation
invigorates the whole system.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-01-27

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, 1899-01-27

Never remind people who have been
married longer than six weeks that
lhey married their ideals.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-01-27

THE REGISTER is sent to subscribers, post
age prepaid, at the following rates:
ONE Y EA R................ ...Sl.UO
Six MONTHS. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. so
THREE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. .35
II not paid in advance, 1928 per year is
charged.
In requesting change of address, subscrib
ers must invariably give their old address as
well as the new. otherwise names cannot be
located in our lists.
ADVERTISING rate.card will be sent on ap-
plicatlon. 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, 1899-01-27
SOME TRADE SECRETS

When you go or send to Burling
ton or Rutland for your engraved
Wedding stationery or Visiting
Cards, the work will be done-not
IN Burlington or Rutland, but just
where we would get II done.
Burlington printers and citation
ers pay for the work Just what we
have to pay if it's first class
work, like ours), and they can
not, therefore, charge you less
than we. Our work is done by
the acknowledged finest engrav-
ing house in the metropolis, and
every package is enclosed in
elegant white-enameled wooden
boxes.
THE REGISTER CO.,
Middlebury, VT.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1899-12-04
SALEM ELECTION
Goes by Default in Favor Of the Citizens
Nominations.

Goes by Default In Favor Of the Citizens
Nominations.
The withdrawal of the nominees Of the
Republican primaries, leaving only the
Citizens ticket In the field, acted as q
soothing lotion ON whatever excitement
may have been felt oyer the Salem city
election. Leaving, ~ II did, the cleo
ton only matter Of form to legalize the
title to Office Of the Citizens candidates,
Il removed all somblance Of contest
from an election which WAS contest
only in name. The election OF the Citi-
zens' ticket was a forgone conclusion
anyway but there would have been an
effort to get out ~ large vote as posi-.
BILE.
The jat,le, however, had been fought
and won even before the withdrawal OF
the candidates OF the push, and this left
nothing TO draw out the voters. The
disagreeable storm prevailing has also
kept the voters at home, and very
light vote is being cast. \
The saloons were all closed during
the hours the polls were open, from 10
a. m. 10 4 p m.
There were no carriages out, no ticket
peddlers, no workers, no drunkenness,
no excitement.
There has been some apprehension
that trick OF some kind might he at
tempted by the push In the third ward
at the last moment, but as THR JouRSAL
goes 10 press there are no signs to war
rant a fear OF underhand work.
At two o'clock 2l votes had been cast
in the first ward, rs in No. ?, 10 in No.
3 and 80 In No. 4.
These were apparently all citizens
tickets, the opposition apparently pre-
iering TO stay away from tho polls
altogether.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1899-12-04
PERSONAL
MOVEMENTS
People In the City From Other
Towns on Business and Vis-
itinR Friends.

Arthur Derby returned to College at
Corvallis today.
P. G. Sears, Of Mccoy, was in the
city today on business.
Frank Harritt, has returned to the
Agricultural college after q short visit
at home.
Captain Minnie wattenpaugh, Of the
Salvation Army, returned to her Albany
port today.
Hon. j. II. Smith, Of Astoria, is in
the city today on business before the
supreme court
Miss Pearl Kress left for Stayion to-
day where she will teach the primary
department Of the public school.
Mrs. T.. J. Chamberlain, Of Portland,
is expected up today for a visit with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Salmon Brown,
on Fast Twelfth street.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1899-12-04
Lard in lulk at Eppley's. II rs Il
Want a Sunday Morning Nap

The Postoflice force have made q
change 10 this effect; Instead OF di-
viding the hour they are required by
law TO keep the delivery window open
on Sunday into two periods, from 1880
10 500 u. m. and 100 10 80 p. M,
they will for the winter at least open
from to2 p. m. Few people come
Sunday morning. Nearly all come after
noon, or rather after the morning church
service. Letters will hereafter be dis
tributed by II o'clock and all mail ready
for delivery at p. m. This will not
require the hard worked force TO get ont
SO early ON Sunday mornings