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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-03

agant prices were paid for some animals.
The war ended, the reaction came, and
the bottom fell out of the whole sheep
industry. Wool would not sell for
enough to pay the cost of production
and finely bred sheep could ne sold for
only dollar or two Instead of for hun
dreds of dollars head. Some breeders
went on with their work, hoping for
good time coming, in the course of years
a limited demand for breeding stock
appeared in the West and Southwest
and some fairly profitable business was
done supplying it, but on the whole
the story of sheep raising and wool
growing in Vermont since the war has
been an extremely discouragirg one.
viii the good times return? viii the
black fleeced Merinos again become
familiar in the local landscape? We
again have the sheep, but it is safe to
say that there will never again come the
great profits of years ago. The COM
petition of the West has proved disas-
trous to this section, and finally the
competition of other countries has proved
disastrous to the West. The report of
the number of sheep in the country
Jan. |, with comparisons, just issued by
the agricultural department, shows in
striking way what has happened
Jan. l, 1885, the number of sheep in
the country was at the maximum, So
360,243 head, valued at Sl07 $3.50, $50.
The number had dropped, Jan. l, 1898,
to 47,213,553 head, but the value was the
largest on record, Sl25,909 POI. The
number in 1891 was 45,04S.0l7, while
there was great slump in value to $780,
lS6.ll0 The number In 1895 was ~, =.
294 ,0G4, while the value declined to 500.
GS5,7G7 The number in 1896 was 3S,-
29S, 1873, while the lowest value was
reached, SG5.1G7.735. The number
dropped in 1897 to the lowest figures,
36.SlS,G CAB, but the value went up little,
being SG7 ,020,942. There was an in.
crease in number by Jan. |, 1898, to 81
G56, 9G0, and a very substantial increase
in value to 92,72l .l33. BY the first of
the present year the number of sheep in
the country had increased to 39,ll4, l53
head. The value of these has not yet
been computed, but it will probably
show an improvement over 1898.
The details by states for Jan. l, 1899,
show Montana still in the lead as a
sheep raising state, with 1919 head,
as against 3,247, 6il last year. New
Mexico comes next, with BPS, G92,
against ash ,2G5 in 1898. Ohio is third,
with 2,730,47l, against 2,4lG,34G last
year. Oregon is fourth, with 2,575, 46S.
Texas is fifth, having dropped from
2,6l9,9l4 last year to 2,543,9l7 this year.
In Wyoming there was an advance from
l,9i0,02l to . 32S, 025, in Idaho from
1,G5l ,343 to 2,3ll $50, and in Utah from
l,97S 457 to 21l6,9f9. California has
2.l75.5i5 head; slight falling off.
Michigan shows an Increase of Al 900 to
l,39G,053. Colorado reports 900 ,55l
and Arizona l,0l4,2S7. The most of the
eastern states remain stationary New
York leads, with 81 $50 head, Penn
sylvania following with 790,604, Maine
with 24G,62S, and Vermont with 1G5. $40.
The entire increase for the United
States is nearly 100000 head Rutland
Herald.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-03
| FEEL 1T MY DUTY TO TELL.
Run Down, Could Not Sleep,
Everything Worried Me.
My Head Ached, Had No Appe.
tite, and 1 Could Not Work.
DR.. Greene's Nervura Cured Me and I
Feel Like New Man.

Mr.. Wellington llynes, Elizabethtown,
N. Y, says: :" feel it my duty to tell
how much good DR.. Greene's Nervura
blood and nerve remedy has dore for me.
When l first began its use, was so run
down that | could not Sleep at night, and
everything worried me. / had no appe-
tite, could not work, and the doctors told
me must give up as there was no hep
for me. My head ached all the time day
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-03

and night, and there was an all gone feel
ing in my stomach and l was always look
ing on the dark side of everything. A
friend recommended DR.. Greene's Nervura
blood and nerve remedy. / began to take
1t and in less than three weeks / felt like
a new man. can now do as much work
as is expected of man of my age. ad-
wise anyone who is troubled, to take DR..
Greene's Nervura. Don't go to doctor,
but get bottle of DR.. Greene's Nervura,
it is cheaper than doctors bill and will
help you more than any other medicine,
it will do you good as it has done me-"
What gives everybody confidence in DR..
Greenes Nervura is the fact that it is q
physicians prescription, the discovery OF
DR.. Greene, "a Temple Place, Boston,
Mass, and this successful physician in
curing diseases can be consulted without
charge at any time, personally or by letter
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-03

Coughing Injuries and inflames sore
lungs. One Minute Cough Cure loosens
the cold, allays coughing and heals
quickly. The best cough cure for
children.
Isaac Stems, Middlebury; r. G. Peck or
Day Bros, East Middlebury; G.. w. Sowle,
West Cornwall; d. IL. Bennett, Brldport; G.
b. Kendall. Shoreham; f. G. Dyer West
Salisbury; w. B. French, Orwell.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-03
The Morgan Horse and Register
NOW READY FOR DISTRIBUTION.

The Morgan Horse and Register, Vol
l., containing history and pedigree o.
Justin Morgan, founder of this remark.
able American breed of horses, and o.
his most noted sons and graDdsons, ano
some 5000 other stations foaled before
1881, tracing to him in male line, and
1000 horses registered according to the
rules of the Morgan Register. Also his.
tory and breeding of old pacing Pilot
whose blood appears in so many of the
fastest trotters and PAGERS OF the country,
with account of the great Canadian
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also breeding of the famous brood mare
sire, Seely's American Star, sire of dan
OF Dexter, ETC.; together with appendiS
OF notable trOtters, and other statistics
by JOSEPH BATTELL,-all gathered from
original sources and much of it now for
'he first time published. A book OF
about 1900 pages. printed on superior
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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-03
DR.. Humphreys

Specifies act directly upon the disease,
without exciting disorder in other parts
of the system, They Cure the Sick.
NO. CURES PRICES.
1-Feyers, Congestions, lnhammations. .25
2-Worms. Worm Fever, Worm Colc... .2j
3-Teething, Collie, Crying ,Wakefulness .25
4-Diarrhea. of Children or Adults...... .2J
7-COughs. Colds, Bronchitis ............. .2J
S-NeuralGia. Toothache, Faceache..... .2J
0-Heada che, Sick Headache. Vertigo. .25
1O-Dyspepsia. Indigestion, Weak Stomach.25
11-suppressed or Painful Periods. .25
12-Whites. Too Profuse Periods ......... .2J
13-Croup, Laryngitis, Hoarseness...... I'd
1f-snlt Rheum. Erysipelas. Eruptions.. .25
15-Rheumatism. Rheumatic Palms.. rs
16-Malaria. Chills Fever and Ague..... rs
19-Catarrh. Influenza, Cold In the Head rs
gov hOOping- Cough .................... .25
27-kidney Diseases ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I'D
2s-NeryOus Debility .....................1.O 90
3O-urinary Weakness. Wetting Bed. .25
77-GrIp. Hay Fever. ........................ .25
DR.. Humphreys Manual OF all Diseases at your
Druggists or Mailed Free.
Sold 10y druggists, or sent on receipt OF price.
Humphreys Med. Co., Cor. William 4 John Sta,
New York.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-03
IKE ERATERNITIEe.

LAKE DUNMORE LODGE, NO. IL, I. o. OF o. p.
II. l.. Hunt, N. O.; r. w. Bdlhinefine, y. g.;
". L. Cddy, Rec Sec; G. E. Youtt, Per. Sec.
Meetings every Friday evening at Z 80
O'Clock. Degree work every meeting. Han
in Dyer's block.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-03

MoosLAMo TRIBE, NO. Il, I. o. OF RIM.
4. II. Ldng,cOrthy, SGchem; ". n. Gilbert,
Chief OF Records.
Councils second and fourth Thursdays OF
each moon.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-03
SPIRIT OF THE PRESS
FACTS AND OPINIONS GATHERED
FROM CONTEMPORARIES.
THE QUESTION OF RESPONSIBILITY

THE QUESTION OF RESPONSIBILITY.
Who is responsible for the threatening
situation in the Philippines?
The natives of those islands have been
in state of chronic revolt against
Spanish authority for more than
century. They have, on many of the
islands, confined SPANS sovereignty to a
narrow fringe of coast. They were at
war with Spain in the more populous
provinces before Dewey went to Manila
They were our allies in the siege of that
city, acting as guides in front and with
their army hemming in the Spaniards In
the rear. They actually hold now as
prisoners between 1900 and 10000
Spanish soldiers.
A Philippine republic was proclaimed
in June. A government has since been
organized, composed of educated natives,
which is, according to its agent in this
country, satisfactory to the Inhabitants
of the islands, without an enemy in their
borders offering any resistance to Its
operations and at peace with all the
world"
To these people, who supposed them.
selves freed from subsection and tyranny,
President Mckinley, without waiting for
the ratification Of the treaty or to
ascertain the will of congress, sent a
proclamation. He announced that the
reduction Of Manila "practically effected
the conquest of the Philippine Islands,"
though it gave us control of but 143 out
of more than 100000 square miles. He
declared that sin fulfilment of the rights
of sovereignty acquired from Spain" the
"actual occupation and administration Of
the entire group becomes Immediately
necessary" He proclaimed that the
United States. "succeeding to the sover-
eighty of Spain and establishing a new
political power" invited the inhabitants
to "honest submission" All who de-
clined to submit were notified that they
would be coerced with firmness IL need
be" and brought within "the absolute
domain of military authority" In
closing, the Commander Chief blandly
Informed the Filipinos, that 1.-THE mission
of the United States is one of benevolt Mt
assimilation"
Did Napoleon in any of his campaigns
ever proclaim to conquered states or
provinces more absolutely despotic
purpose, or seek to soothe the sensi-
biitIes of the subiugated with finer as
surances of benevolent intentions?
Not one word did Mr.. NJ, Kinley say Of
freedom or independence. Not sylla-
BILE as to the ''unalienabe rights" of
man! Not an intimation that this great
republic, which has sympathlzed with
the struggle of every people to be free,
would treat the Filipinos as it pledged
itself to treat the Cubans!
If collision shall unfortunately occur
in the Philippines, can there be any
question as to who will be responsible?
Who would have been responsible for
further bloods he'd in this country In 1888
if France, having whipped England at
nome, had forced a "cessiOn" of the
American colonies and sent an expedi-
ton here to demand submission to her
sovereignty New York Word.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-03

DeWitt's Little Early Risers.
The tsmous iitt,e piits
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-03

UNION LODGE, NO. 2, F. AND A. N.
Charles j. Matthews, ". N.
Regular communications the first Monday
evening OF each month.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-03

GREEN MOUNTAIN LODGE, no. STA, X. OF H.
J. 7. Kingsley, Dictator
Regular meetings the first and third Friday
evenings of each month.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-03

ADDISON ENGAGEMENT, NO. p, I. o.o.F.
L. +. Neiien, c. p; II. 4. Peck, Scribe.
Meetings second and fourth Mondays OF
each month.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-03

ROMAN CATHOLIC.
REV. j. NJ. GELOT, PASTOR.
Summer Arrangement
every Sunday; Low mass at s 80 a. m
High mass at 10 a. m.
'unday school after high mass.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-03
THE CHuROkEs.

THE CHuRoKEs.
CONGREGATIONAL.
REV. A. W. DICKENS PASTOR.
sunday services, 10 AS a. m; 80 D. m.
sabbath school, IL 90 m.
Thu ,sday, conference meeting, ! 80 p. m.
z. s. C. e., Sundays, 6S0p. m.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-03

BAPTIST.
REV. 4. b. POTTER, PASTOR.
sunday Services, 10 IS a. m; 80 p. m.
iunday school, II 100 N.
prayer meeting, THU sday, 7:30 m
Z. S. ;. G. E., Sundays, 100 p. m.
Seatstree.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-03

POTTER CHAPTER, NO. %, R. A. NJ.
Ed,Ddrd II. Martin, 4. Fl. p.
Stated convocations the third Tuesday even
ing of each month.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-03

MIDDLEBURY COUNCIL, NO. IA, r. AND 8. II.
J. M Cheney, T. I. M.
Stated assemblies the second Tuesday even
ing of each month.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
VICTIMS OF SMALLPOX.
Four New Cases Reported to the
Health Officer Yesterday.


Four new cases of smallpox were brought
to the attention of the Health Office yes
terday. This is the record thus far since
the present outbreak began. The greatest
number of cases previously reported in one
day was two. The new cases were those
of Molly Marshall, colored, twenty-seven
years old, who resided in the alley between
Eleventh and Twelfth Streets and II and l
Streets southwest; Ernest Crawford, col
ored, nine years old. of 716 First Street
southwest, and Eva Ferguson and Elenora
Brown, aged five and thirteen years re-
spectively, of 3O7 G Street northwest. The
three latter cases have been traced to that
OF Arthur Brown, who was taken to the
smallpox hospital from the G Street house
last week. The infected premises have
been disinfected and all the new victims
removed to the smallpox hospital.
There are now twenty-five cases of the
| contagion under treatment at the smallpox
hospital. Frank Estes and William Tall
Zero, two of the five men who escaped from
the cOlored dormitory at the Central Union
Mission by mounting to the roof and es-
Gaping by means of the fire escape, were
apprehended by the health authorities yes
terday and returned to the Guaranteed
quarters from which they had fled.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
SUSPICIOUS LOSS OF MONEY.
James II. Ash Draws $40 From the
Bank and 1t Disappears.

James r. Ash yesterday reported to In
spector Boardman that he had lost or
been robbed of $40 in cash about IL
o'clock. The money was in $50 bills and
had been drawn from a well-known down
town bank shortly before it was missed,
which was about five minutes afterward.
Mr.. Ash, after leaving the bank, was
about to mount his bicycle, when he was
approached by well-dressed man, evil
IDENTIFY a stranger in the city, who asked
some question about the location of a
point of interest He was answered and
had scarcely departed when a woman ac-
costed Mr.. Ash and asked similar ques-
ton concerning another location.
When the woman had departed Mr.. Ash,
in attempting TO mount his wheel, knock
ed it over and stopped TO pick it up. The
money was in his inside pocket and may
have dropped out as he assumed the
stepping posture. This is the theory held
by the police, though they will make ev-
cry effort to locate the strangers who
questioned Mr.. Ash.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26


The improvements, already well under
way, on the City and Suburban road are
included in these figures and the total for
this road estimated. The cost of installing
the new electrical system on the other lines
Of the syndicate has not been included in
these figures. II would certainly change
the second figure of the total sum.
Many matters incident to these opera
tions are under discussion by business men
generally. II is much surmised who is be-
are Baltimore people heavily in the deal.
and New York capital is also supposed 10
contribute.
The plan now being attempted in other
cities of combining the street railways IN
der economical management and furnish
ing the power to operate them from the
surplus of the electrical companies is ap-
parently the object of the syndicate here
In addition il has taken number OF
suburban and city roads which do not now
pay fixed charges or even operating ex-
penses with the expectation of installing
rapid transit and other improvements and
thus putting them upon a paying basis.
The effect of all these plans, to the pub
lie. If the promises and hopes of the syn
dictate are to be realized, will, many be-
lieve, be beneficial. II will be extremely
desirable and convenient to have a net
work of modern rapid transit lines all over
the city and to many parts of the suburbs
The syndicate up to the present time has
had very little to say of its plans, but it
is understood that a liberal system of
transfers is to be adopted so that one fare
will entitle one to ride over any part OF
the system, suburban or urban.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
LAwBREAKERs SENTENCED.
a Big Days business in the Criminal
Courts.

In Criminal Court No. yesterday Justice
Cole imposed the following sentences: Rob-
ert Cole, coiored, convicted OF assault with
intent 10 kill, two years in the peniten-
tiary; Harry 'Winslow. colored. house.
breaking. five years in the penitentiary
George Minor, housebreaklng, sentence
suspended and personal bonds taken.
Attorney Richard B. Lloyd, indicted for
violating the pension laws was arraigned
and pleaded not guilty to the charge.
In Criminal Court No. 2. justice Brad
ley presiding, the following prisoners
were arraigned: Annie Armstrong, two
offences OF larceny, not guilty; Isiah Sect
pleaded guilty to the charge of larceny
and was sentenced to three years in the
penitentiary; Eugene Price, not guilty to
charge of attempted criminal assault;
Arthur Gatewood and Sandy Johnson,
HOUSEKEEPING, pleaded not guilty: Walter
Holiday, two charges of housebreaking,
pleaded not guilty.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
FAILED TO REMOVE SNOW.
Many Warrants Issued for Propert.
Owners and Tenants

Over a thousand warrants have been
issued for the arrest of property owners
and tenants who failed to remove snow
from sidewalks during the storm.
The list includes property owners and
tenants, many of whom stand high in
Washington business circles In nu-
merous instances warrants were is
sued against persons who had disposed of
their property long ago. This was not a
fault of the police, as they had to rely
upon the tax collectors books in many in
stances to get the names of lot and prop
erty owners. About one-third of the war
rants issued have been nolle prosed, it is
asserted, for this reason.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26

Not to know lleurich's argues yourself I'M
known. lienrch's Maerzen. Senate. Extra pale
and Lager Beer are the most popular beers in
Washington. Sold in bottles and on draught by
all leading hotels and restaurants and also by the
Arlington Bottling Co.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
Referred to Attorney Thomas.

In view of the uncertainty which seems
to be felt in some quarters regarding the
authority of the Commissioners to award
contracts for supplying uniforms to the
policemen and firemen of the city the en-
tire subject has been referred to the At
torney for the District for an opinion. At
torney Thomas has been asked to state
just what he believes is the duty and power
of the Commissioners. Pending the re-
ceipt of an opinion by the Attorney nothing
further will be done in the matter
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
TO FoREcLosE ON A BOND.
Action Begun Against Joseph Il.
Edison md Others

The Equitable Cooperative Building As
sociation, and Clarence A. Brandenburg,
administrator of the estate of James II.
Costello filed suit yesterday against Joseph
X. Edison and Others to foreclose under a
bond for $4,000, given by the complainant
company to secure the payment OF S. 900,
in 1892, by James II. Costello, since de-
ceased.
1t is set forth that in 1897 the deceased.
Costello, conveyed the same property to
Ralph C. Gwynn, also a defendant in this
suit, TO secure the payment OF seven prem
isnry notes for s392S each. lie also aaye
a deed of trust on the same property to
Thomas NJ. Field, another defendant
named, for $1,000, which was la.er trans
ierred to the complainant Bran irnhurg.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-05-05
LIQUID AIR.

The New York Commercial Adj
yertiser predicts that liquid air
will, when entirely perfected, pro-
vide all the power that is needed in
the world at practically no expense,
Il will run a machine which will
make more than twice as much as
is required for its own use. Al
first bight this is perpetual motion,
but ofcourse, this is only apparent.
Hitherto most Of the power Of the
world has been supplied by steam.
That is, by turning water into a
gaseous form, the expansive power
developed during the change has
been utilized for the worlds work,
The natural form of water is LIQUID
under ordinary conditions. II
takes a good deal Of heat to chang,
it to gas. The ordinary form Of
air is gas A way has been found
at little expense Of changing it tC
liquid when it Immediately begins
Of itself to change back again. tn,
expansive force developed durinl
this change is one hundred timel
greater than that Of steam, and i
developed by the ordinary heat o
the atmosphere, not by artificial
heat. The trouble thus far hal
been to harness this force in a wa,
that would not tempt the liqui,
air to blow everything to flinders
Mans recent experiments IN
number of directions have develop
ed forces that he hardly knew ho'
to handle with safety, and none {
them is more potent than thi
liquid air.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-05-05

Hon. d. C. Giddings, Jr.,
chairman Of the committee arrang.
ing for the Bra1os navigation
meeting which is to be- held in
BRENNAN in July Is preparing in.
vitations which will be sent to ev.
cry member Of congress from Tex
as, the senators, the governor aud
the members of the state railroad
commission. A large number of
letters have been received from
points along the Brazos, the indi-
cations being that the meeting will
DE well attended. Several Of the
congressman have already stated
that they would attend. -Brenham
Banner.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-05-05

Mans life is full Of crosses and
temptations. He comes into this
world without his consent, goes out
against his will, and the trip be-
tween the two extremities is ex-
ceedingly rocky. The rule of con-
traries IL one Of the important fea-
lures Of the trip. When he is lit
tie the big girls kiss him, and when
he is big the little girls kiss him.
II he raises large family he is a
chump, but if he raises small
check he is thief and fraud. aud
is Stunned like a Chinaman with
the seventeen year itch. If he is
poor, he is a bad manager; il he's
rich, he's dishonest; if he's in poll.
tics, it's for pie; il he's out Of poll.
tics, you can't tell where to place
him, and he's no good to his coun.
try; if he don't give for charity,
he's a stingy cuss and lives only
for himself; if he dies young, there
was great future ahead of him; il
he lives to an old age, he has miss
ed his calling. He is introduced
to this world by doctor, and us.
ually goes out under the same aus
pices. The road is rocky but man
likes to travel it.-Exchange.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-05-05

There are twenty important
chemical products not counting
bread, now made from Indian corn.
The following is the list; Mixing
glucose, grape sugar. anhydrous
grape sugar, special sugar, pearl
starch, powdered starch, refined
grits, flourine, dextrine, British
gum, granulated gum, gum paste,
corn oil, corn oil cake, rubber sub
stitute, gluten food, chop feed
gluten meal, corn germ All of
these are made from corn without
the use Of any other component
material.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-05-05
c.... Of smallro, on Hoard.

San Francisco, May 1.-Two cases Of
suspected smallpox have appeared on
the United States transport Centennial
which arrived from Manila on May 1,
and one case has manifested itself on
the transport sherman. The vessels
have been quarantined and the patients
removed TO the quarantine hospital ON
Angels island