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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-07-14
Fates Fight for the Filipinos.
san Francisco Call, rep, June 20


Nothing is more amazing than the
delusion which is abroad that republic
can hold, rule and own contented
subjects" To the subject it makes no
difference whether his master is re-
public or an empire; it is his master. If
he happens to know history he will be
aware that military republics, avid of
conquest and holding subjects, have been
the worst governments that ever cursed
the earth and blackened the name of
man.
Many people in this country seem to
have supposed that all we had to do in
the Philippines was to tell the people
that we had bought them of Spain for
81 per head and proposed to give them
good government. and to see that it was
good that we proposed to administer it
ourselves. Such a strange mistake to be
made by citizens of a republic. Who
better than we should know that no
government is good, nor can be made
good, or even tolerable, except it be the
free choice of the governed:
When the desire TO govern himself has
come 10 a man and his spirit has been
touched by the glorious inspiration of lib-
sent must be the only source of the Just
powers Of the government that is good
enough for him.
Ii is well for mankind that men are
still willing to fight, willing TO die,
willing to be roasted in the fire, for good
government based on the consent of the
governed The world has been witness
to a novel spectacle, and it seems to
some a pity that it was provided by this
republic. A commission, called a peace
commission, has been sent TO a people
who have fought a hundred years for
self government against monarchy, to
ask them to lay down their arms, give
up their hope of government, their
dream of freedom, and become the sub
jects of republic,
No man has been born good enough to
govern another without that others con-
sent, and the lovers of freedom should
take courage that even in the far islands
of the sea men have learned the lesson of
independence and aspire TO it unto
death.
1t is this that makes our undeclared
war in the Philippines hard. The people
are fighting for liberty, we for empire.
On the Fourth of July it will be Just five
months since we began the task of COM
polling the unconditional surrender of
our fresh boughten subjects. What an
anniversary to find free-born republicans,
painting under vertical sun, ordered to
Stay people who never offered harm TO
this republic, nor raised finger against
our mission to proclaim liberty to all the
world.
When we were fighting Spain, OPP
posing monarchy, engaged In war
for humanity and to lift the yoke of
subsection from the necks of subjects,
we put only 10000 men in the field, and
won in war of only III days. The
stars in their courses fought with US for
freedom.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-07-14

The interest in Antarctic exploration
has received considerable impetus from re-
ports that come from recently-returned
expedition. 1t is probable that the
English government will contribute
S235,000 toward the fitting out of another
expedition, and it is not impossible that
Nansen may be placed in command.
The latest concerning the Andree balloon
despatch from a Klondike newspaper
man, who says a Norwegian sailor had
shown him scrap of paper bearing
Prof. Andree's signature and the state.
ment that he had abandoned his balloon
and its stores.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-07-14

In this undeclared war against our sub
iects in the Philippines we have fought
40 days, and Comdr. Ford of Dewey's
fleet says: 1--WE hold not quite so much
ground as during the first part of August
last year, and our lines are restricted to
Manila" One need not be superstitious
to see the fstes in this. In the first part
of August last year what ground we
held in Luzon was held against a mon
archy, against Spain, against a power
which denies and dehes the declaration
that governments derive their Just
powers from the consent of the govern
ed. Since then we have sent free born
roster reaches $1,000 men. Twenty
seven expeditions have gone across the
Pacific and by the Suez canal, carrying
troops and munitions of war, and we
have fought a poorly armed, badly
differed, unframed people 40 days, and
hold less ground against them than we
did against Spain.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-07-14

On another page of this issue of the
REGISTER will be found the list of
prizes offered by the Vermont Morgan
Horse. Breeders association and the
State Fair association. These prizes
aggregate $500. 1t is hoped that breed
ers throughout the state will see the ad-
vantage of having their best animals at
the fair, for there is a growing demand
for Morgan stock which will no doubt
receive further impetus b. good ex'
hibition.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-07-14
Estate of John s. Leonard.
COmmisstOners, Notice.

The undersigned, having been appointed
by the Hon. Probate Court for the district of
Addison commissioners, to receive, examine
and adjust all claims against the estate of
John 5. Leonard, late of Shoreham, VI, in
said district, decess ed, and all claims ex.
hibited in Offset thereto, hereby give notice
that we will meet for the purposes aforesaid,
at the Hotel Shoreham, on the 10Th day of
July and 9TH day of January next, from |
O'Clock until four O'Clock p. m, each of said
days, and that six months from the 10th day of
July, A. D. 1885, Is the time limited by said
to us for examination and allowance.
Dated at Shoreban, VT, this 18th day of
July, A. ID. 1899.
G. W. HOWARD, Cor,,rS
Is H. W. JONES, "
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-07-14
An "Insolently Tyrannous" Censorship.
Bos on Herald

The thing that is best known about af
fairs in the Philippines Is that we do not
know the truth about them. This adj
mristration has undertaken to institute
and enforce a censorship Of the press
with respect to those Islands that is ut
terly un-American and insolently tyran-
nous. 1t is gross improperly in free
government. Nothing like it exists
outside IF absolute monarchies and
countries that make no boast of freedom
and civilization. The public does not
vet understand how completely this
republican administration has adopted
the machinery of imperialism, as regards
the publication Of news, nor what pains
it has been at to procure deception of the
people concerning the actual conditions
of the colonial experiment for which
extraordinary taxes are eXacted.
The Philippines are long way off, and
isolated from the ordinary currents of
news. One cable telegraph connects
them with China. and this is wholly
under official military supervision.
Liberties are taken with letters COM
mitted to the mails that would not be
endured at home. Is not the post
master general that Charles Emory
Smith who dared order postmasters to
exclude from the mails Mr.. AtkinsOn's
phamplets addressed to high officers of
the navy and army in Manila? He is the
same gentleman who impudently fax
sites the record to make it appear that
the present cruel war was instigated by
the citizens who disagree with the policy
of the administration, as they have per-
feet right to do without mourning
prosecution or defamation by their
servants in office. This is not Germany,
and the president of the United States is
not kaiser to decree suppression of free
speech, or free publication, or obstruction
of circulation through the mails of dis
agreeable criticism. He will vainly at
tempt to establish any constructive lese
majestic for the protection of his policies,
whether of peace or war.
Many newspapers have sent special
correspondents TO Manila. These know
that their correspondents are not per-
United to send home the truth of events
if the truth is unfavorable to the policies
pursued or uncomplimentary to the local
authorities. Can they not get the news
TO Hong Kong and then forward it to
America: Yes, on the penalty of being
banished from the islands or subjected to
some ignominious punishment. In order
to get any news beside what is dissem-
mated through official channels, news
papers have to be content with such
incomplete and cOlorless reports as it
suits the great minds in Manila and
Washington to permit to be sent and
published. Hence it happens that the
| news service from Manila has been the
most meager, partial and misleading that
the American people have had from any
place in the world where important
events were occurring since the de-
.
This is not by fault of newspaper
managers, but by reason of the adoption
by the administration of the tactics of
suppression and oppression heretofore
regarded as belonging peculiarly to the
governments of the car and the sultan.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-07-14
ROBERT BONNER.

The death in New York last week of
Robert Bonner, the great horseman, re-
calls his connection with newspaper
work. The nucleus of his great fortune
was made in connection with the old
New York Weekly Ledger, which he
purchased and built up by methods
which at the time were new to the pro-
fession. His paper being a weekly, it
did not contest the field of the daily
press of New York, and Bonner used the
pages of the dailies to advertise the
Ledger. The size and frequency of APP
pearance of his advertisements fairly
took away the breath of old advertisers
of the time, even among the merchants.
lie is said to have been the first to take a
full-page space In New York daily.
That it paid him his wide success and
accumulated millions testify. lie was In
those days considered "plunger" in the
advertising field. When he turned his
attention TO the turf he took with him
the same methods. When he wanted a
horse he got it, regardless of the price.
His friends are said frequently to have
demonstrated with him for what they
considered extravagant figures to pay for
horses. On one occasion he is quoted as
having said that he had given much
more to charity than he had ever ex-
pended In the purchase of horses. AS he
had at that time invested over 100000
in trotting stock, his gifts for philan-
thropic purposes must have been of no In
considerable size.
Robert Bonner was the friend and as
socate of many of the leading literary
lights of quarter of century ago, and
many of them profited from his NUM-
flcence. Henry Ward Beecher received
from him $4,000 for his novel, Nor.
wood" and for years the great preacher
was regular contributor to the Ledger
under Bonner, supplying from half to
three-quarters of a column of matter per
week, for which he received $1,000 a year
Fanny Fern was another contributor
She then was in the height of her popu
larity, and Bonner paid her the (at that
time) unheard-of price of 800 per column
for ten column story. He was careful
however, that the fact should be made
thoroughly public, and he said himself
in relating the story, that he got more
than $4,000 worth of free advertising
for the Ledger from the arrangement
Edward Everett, the statesman, also wa;
one of the staff of contributors for Bon
ner's Ledger.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-07-14

Alta regular meeting of VIM. p. Rus
sci Post, G. A. r., held in the hall of the
post, in Middebury on Wednesday even
ing, July u, 1899, the following pream-
BILE and resolutions were unanimously
adopted;
Whereas II has pleased the almighty God
and Their of us all to remove from among us
our comrade and late commander, Thomas
L. Wells, be il therefore
Resolved, /. That this post desires to put on
record the expression OF our highest admira
alton for the virtues ana Christian character
OF our late cOmrade and friend, whom we
always found TO be faithful and wise in every
position in which he had been placed;
2 That the death OF Comrade Wells Is a
serious loss to this post, and we shall miss
him more and more as time goes on, but
with the solacing faith that our present loss
is for his eternal gain;
8. That we tender to the bereaved family
and relatives of our deceased co nrade, !eGd
er and friend our most heartfelt coincidence
in their sorrow and our earnest hope that
they will ind full consolation in their GER
tainty to reunite with him In the everlasting
life;
4. That these resolutions be pla eed among
the archives of this post and that Il copy OF
ceased commander, and that they also be
furnished TO the Mlddlebury REGISTER for
publication. COMMITTEE.
Fear of the bubonic plague has abated
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-07-14

Regardless of what they think of the
Spanish nation as whole, it is probable
that all Americans have kindly feel
ing for Admiral Cervera, the brave and
chivalrous old commander of the for
lorn hope of Santiago. They will
therefore read with qualification that his
government has practically exonerated
him from responsibility for the over
whelming defeat of his fleet-an out
come not altogether in keeping with
many Spanish judgments.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-07-14
The Expansion of Freedom.

One hundred and twenty-three years
ago today the Continental Congress
published and declared that these
United Colonies are, and of right ought
to be, free and Independent states"
They based their declaration upon
certain truths which they affirmed to be
"self-evident''-
That all men are created equal; that
they are endowed. by their Creator,
with certain unalienable rights; that
pursuit of happiness. That, to secure
these rights, governments are instituted
among men, deriving their just powers
from the consent of the governed.
The freedom and independence thus
claimed and declared were established
after seyen years. war, marked by
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-07-14
Additions to Mi"dlebury.L Ladies' Library.

Additions to Mifdlebury. Ladies' Library.
Since the last'rreport the following
books have been added to the library:
BIOGRAPHY.
Jameson. Memoirs of the Early Italian
Painters. 1859
Baxter. Ghibertt and Donatello, with
Other Early Italian Sculptors. 400
Baxter. Fra Bartolommeo. il6l
Clement. Michelangelo. 1902
Bell. Raphael. 4lG3
Richter. Leonardo. 4lGi
Valance. william Morris, His Art, His
Writings and His Public Life 4l65
FICTION.
Westcott. David Harum. $40
Gable. Strong Hearts. 377l
Howells. Ragged Lady. 3772
Johnston. Prisoners of Hope. 3773
Murfree. Story of Old Fort Loudon 3774
wilkins. Jamesons. 3775
YOUNG PEOPLE.
Richards. Margaret Montfort. 1919
Thompson. Wild Animals That Have
Known. $3.50
MISCELLANEOUS.
Church. oxford Movement. 1880
Flske. Through Nature to God. 1921
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-07-14
FRIDAY. JULY II, 1899.

Once more are the changes being rung
on the natural gas scare. This time it is
an Indiana scientist who announces that
the supply of natural gas in that state is
perceptibly decreasing and that it will be
exhausted in five years. He refrains
from talking about a cavein of the
earth,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-07-14
Deport Of the condition Of the First
N National Bank Of Orwell

at Orwell, in the State of Vermont, at the close
of business, June 30, 1899.
RESOURCES.
Loans AMI discounts, Sl3t674 %
Overdrafts, secured and unsecured, Loss O6
U. 5. Bonds to secure circulation, 10000 90
stocks, securities, etc. IL $50 90
Banking house. furniture and fixtures, 5000 90
Other real estate and mortgages
owned, lJ497 Il
Due from national banks mot Reserve
agents. 40 81
Due from state banks and bankers, 1914 81
Due from approved reserve agents, 22,330 %
Checks and other cash items, = 50
Notes OF other national banks, sos 90
Fractional paper currency, nickels,
Lawful money reserve in bank, viz
Specie 6,096 -
Legal-tender notes 1910 90 1876 70
Redemption fund 18th U. s. Treasurer
(jper cent of circuiation $3.50 90
Total, sa52,7s7 50
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in 100000 90
Surplus fund, $4,000 90
Undivided profits, less expenses and
taxes paid, 3l07 "a
National bank notes outstanding, $500 90
Dividends unpaid 3,Ol5 80
Individual deposits subject to check, 1905 90
Demand certificates of deposit, $500 90
Total, sa5a,7s7 50
County OF Addison, SIS; cashier of the
above named bank, do solemnly swear that
the above statement is true to the best of my
j. 5. WILCOX, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9TH
day of july, 1898.
d. L. WELLS, Notary Public.
Correct-Attest:
I b j. N5 6GhsMsisBEE. Directors.
l. c. NEW TON, }
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-07-14
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank those who so kindly
assisted us ut the time of the sickness ant
death of our husband and father.
MRS. 5. 5. ANDRUs.
MR.. AND MRS. J NJ TRACY.
Mr.. AND MRS. X. II. SMITH.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-07-14

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, 1899-07-14

Fear of the bubonic plague has abated
at Honolulu.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-05-19
t'ushiUu's Echoes.

Pure white kid gloves are going out
Of fashion and the delicate tints Of
cream ana ccru suedes are coming in.
Anybody with good buttons should
certainly YEA them, for they are most
essential and are quite the mode-paint-
ed, jeweIed. inlaid and mosaic.
Princess gowns are the great fashion
Of the moment, but woe be to those
whose figures do not lend themselves to
this style.
Polka dots are very much in evidence
in the new hosiery, and blue and tan
stockings are literally sprinkled with
blue, white or red spots.
The high topknot is still the most
fashionable mode Of dressing the hair.
Nuns yelling falls in soft draperies.
and stands a great deal more wear than
its appearance would seem to warrant.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-05-19

The princess make obtains more and
more, and it is simulated in the major,
ity Of styles; where a waistband does
exist 1t is n mere narrow thread.
White crepe. chiffon, muslin and kin.
bred stuifs are Icing employed exten.
sively for evening gowns
w are running into extremes in
sleeves. Whereas a year or two ago they
could not be too large. they can hardly
now he too small. and there is a fear
that they will become too tight for COM
fort. They are put in very high in the
armhole, and fall well over the hand.
Their form at the wrists is one Of the
telling little items which marks up to
date dress. They may be cut in n point
or in scallops falling over the band.
These are beautifully faced with satin.
and little frills Of lace or chiffon are
also introduced.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-05-19

Lady Cnrzon. vice refine of India, has
received another distinction from Queen
Victoria in having conferred upon her
the decoration of the imperial order of
the Crown of India. Mr.. Letter. daugh.
ter is the sixty-fifth member of the or
der. Of royalties, besides Queen Vic
toria and the Princess of Wales, such
personages as the Empress Frederick of
Germany, Princess Charles and Princess
Thyra of Denmark, the Duchess of Ed
inbnrgh and II score Of other princesses
have been decorated. Chicago Times.
Herald.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-05-19

Buchauau's pUirine Horse or Cattle Pow
dvrs, MaA,s ttem sleek .uu { It,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-05-19
An Actress Millinery,

What Il popular actress spends on
millinery is not generally known to the
world, and therefore the hat bill of
Mile. Jane Pierny Of the Folies Ora
matiques, Paris, is Of interest. This
lady was some time ago sued by a mo-
diste Of the Rue &c la Paix before the
civil tribunal Of the Seine for the sum
Of $50 for hats supplied between the
beginning Of September and the end of
December, 1896 This means that the
hating of Mile. Jane Pierny cost $40
a month.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-05-19

A lady from Boston at last gives up
the secret Of her lovely color-a tint
which was noticeable upon all the mem
bers Of her family, says an Exchange.
She writes: II am irresistibly tempted
to divulge my secret, which | have jeal-
oUsIy guarded some years. 1t is n most
simple and harmless aid to emphasize
beauty. | have kept personal friends
supplied, and all declare it wonderful.
II is indeed selfish to keep it longer
from those who wOnld hail an article 50
harmless and perfect in its application.
"Thc kcenest eye cannot detect it:
The fondcst kiss cannot erase 1t.
"Cut into tiny squares old, deep red
beets, add one-half cup Of water and
II teaspoonful Of vinegar to one large
sized beet. Cook slowly on the back of
the stove till the juice is extracted. APP
ply to the cheeks and lips with the fin
gers, and after it is well dried rub with
a warm towel, TO remove the gloss"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-05-19

shaded in those houses from which It
has not been eliminated. exactly as
other lights are in other houses. 1t
argues q lack If knowledge Of the re-
nuiremcuts Of modern living when u
glare NJ light grcets the eye Of IN en-
terius guest, says The House Beautiful,
from which this plea for good lighting,
together with the illustrations, is repro
duCpf
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-05-19
potrt0 Salad.

Place on a fiat dish a small mound Of
boiled potatoes sliced while hot. add i'm
Inediate!y a French dressing of four Ia
biesQouua0is of melted butter, half Il
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-05-19

~teaspoonful Of salt and two tablespoon.
fuls Of vinegar. Pour it slowly over the
potatoes, and dot the top with black
pepper If the dressing is added to the
sliced potatoes while it is hot, when
cold il will not turn dark.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-05-19

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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-05-19

Why rent a house when, if you buy a
lot, you can Get money from the Geor-
gia Building Is Loan association TO
bald it with. After eight years it will
be yours by paying monthly IN amount
exceeding your rent by Il few dollars,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-05-19

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