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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-11-10
No Excuse for Making War.
Rns tOu Herald

A Washington despatch of Nov. )
says; The Anti-Imperiaist league of
this city Is preparing to hold meeting
soon to further protest against the
presidents Philippine policy. In an
swer TO an invitation to attend, the Hon.
John Sherman has written the following
letter to Secretary Croflutt:
DEAR SIR have received your invitation
to attend n public meeting to be held in OBJ.
position 10 the measures recently taken by
this government against the Philippines, and
would heartily do so IL my health would
permit.
From the beginning | think the president
has fallen into an error in assuming that tho
Philippines had given cause to our govern.
ment to commence war for the acquisition of
far distant territories. There has not been,
on the part of the islands, n single act that
would Justify war; and the only pretext for
war on our part is the opportunity to acquire
territory from n feeble country in a region
far remote from ours.
The United States has, from the close of the
revolution, gradually expanded its limits,
but each new territory, except Alaska, has
be IN in due time admitted as n state in the
Union. If we engage in war with the Philip.
pines, it will not be for any act of theirs, but
a mere pretence to rob "A friendly power of
its possessions.
do not hesitate to say that an attack upon
friendly power, such as the Philippines are
would be an act of oppression without good
reason or excuse, and it Is especially indefen.
slble II made by the United States. Our
country has expanded by honorable and
peaceful negotiations. Its accession of ter
ritory has been by purch base and not by war
1t now holds In union the greater and better
part of a continent. We ought to be content
with this, and leave all far distant countries
Independent of our power, but made friendly
to us by negotiations.
Very truly yours,
JOHN SHERMAN
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-11-10
The War Expenditures.
Boston Herald

1t is interesting to know what the war
operations of the United States are
costing in their present stage. We find
the most recent information on that
point from the report of the treasury
figures latest made. They show that
for the past four months there has been
paid out a total of SlS3.S5l,152 OF this
the war departments outlay was little
more than S57 600 600. and that of the
navy upward of $l9,000,000. If we add
to this what was spent in pensions
which former wars created. and in in
terest on the national debt due to the
same cause, we have SGG,000,0O0 more
Snbtracting the aggregate of these eX-
pc nditures from the total sum spent.
and there remains but about Sl0,000,000
for the other expenditures of the gov.
eminent. Perhaps Gov. Roosevelt, in
his "strenuous" policy, thinks this of
little account, bur it would seem to APP
peal In strenuous way to the taxpayer.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-11-10

OF ,503 persons examined during the
past year for the federal civil service,
not quiet 70 per cent passed,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-11-10
ADMIRAL DEWEY AND TAE RePO9T OF
THE PHILIPPINE COMMISSION.

we are sorry to see that Admiral Dew
ey permitted himself to sign the report
made by the commission, of which he
was one, practically supporting the
policy that has been pursued in the Phil
ippines. It was to be supposed that the
other commissioners were chosen TO
make report favorable TO the admins
tration's policy. 1t was to be hoped that
Mr: Dewey would be too independent,
and too much an American to do it.
Of course there would be no difficulty
IN making report favorable to subiu-
eating weak nations and making col
ones of them, If we are ready to discard
the time-honored principles of America
on such question, and adopt ,hosa 80
England or any other imperiall,tic power.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-11-10

"Dr." j. A. Dowie, of Chicago was
rescued by the police from his church,
where he had been driven by mob.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-11-10

If ever there was a question that
bristled with d, batable points it is that
of the Transvaal. Yet apparently the
small republic of the Transvaal, which
with a population totally untitled to
cope with mining influx and at least
century behind the times, has been called
upon to discharge one of the hardest
tasks bafore any modern government, is
to be the only state to which we are
going to deny arbitration. We are
drifting into a war. No voice is raised
to demand al bitration.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-11-10

tinued to spread until
her head was entirely
covered. She was treated
by several good doctors,
but grew worse, and the
dreadful disease spread
to her face. She was
taken to two celebrated
health springs, but re-
ceived no benefit. MANY
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-11-10

Andrew Carnegie has sent ST., 900 to
TIE ladies' Of the A. and |. of Denison,
Tex, to pay for its building,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-11-10
A CARD.

We the undersigned, do hereby agree to
refund the money on so cent bottle Or
Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar If il fails
TO cure our cough or cold. We alsot gual an
tee 25cent bottle to prove satisfactory or
money refunded.
W. II. SHELDON, ID. \. BIsBEE,
ISAAC STERNs Middebury,
c. y. NORTH, Shoreham,
ID. II. BENNETT, Bridport,
j. II. FLETCHER, BridpOrt,
+. II. DEAN. Monkton,
43w26 AVERY X PRESTON, Ferlisburg.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-11-10

patent medicines were taken, but without re-
suit, untli we decided to try S. s. S. and by the
time the first bottle was finished, her head be-
gan to heal A dozen bottles cured her com
Tletely ana left her ski perfectly smooth She
Is now sixteen years old. and has a magnificent
growth of hair. Not sign of the dreadful
disease has ever returned
II. T. SHORE.
2704 Lucas Ave, ST. Louis Mo-
Don't expect local applications of
soaps and salves to cure Eczema. They
reach only the surface, while the d.
sease comes from within. Swift's
Specific
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-11-10
THE REsT PLASTER,

A piece Of flannel dampened with
Chamberlain Pain Balm and bound on
to the affected parts is superior to any
plaster. When troubled with pain in
the chest or side, or lame back, give it
a trial. You are certain to be more than
pleased with the prompt relief which it
affords. Pain Balm Is also certain cure
for rheumatism. For sale by DR.. d. A.
Bisbee, Druggist.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-11-10

But had we honored our lifelong prin-
ciples, those upon which our government
was founded, and has heretofore rested,
IN dealing with the Philippines, everyone
knows that the present war with them
would have been impossible, with its
great sacrifices of life, property and
principles.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-11-10

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, 1899-11-10
We WILL POSITIVELY PAY You

One dollar if one bottle of Smiths
Green Mountain Renovation does not
benefit you in case you are troubled with
any blood disorder, chronic rheumatism
or neuralgia affections. 1t Is endorsed
by the best physicians in the country
and is warranted to do what is claimed
for it. Isaac stearns, VIM. II. Sheldon,
d, a Bisbee. 4Otf
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-11-10
Eczema!
The Only Cure.

Eczema is more than a skin disease,
and no skin remedies can cure it. The
doctors are unable to effect a cure, and
their mineral mixtures are damaging
to the most powerful constitution. The
whole trouble is in the blood, and
Swift's Specific is the only remedy
which can reach such deep-seated blood
diseases.
Eczema broke out on my danghter and CON.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-09-28

visible is to have a test: The Gadf1y
has been placed before the public and
has been found wanting in nearly all
particulars. Miss MarloWe was to
appear in a dramatization Of When
knightwood Was in Flower so long
ago as last spring, and II is supposed
she will see what is in the tale when
she has put Clyde Fitch's version of
Barbara Frietchie. The Children Of
the Ghetto has had a hearing, as is
we'll known, and in all likelihood an
other of Mr. Zangwell's books will.
Marion Crawford, Who can write
books much faster than his public can
read them, is now supposed to be at
work upon a play for Miss Allen which
she will utilize as soon as The Christ
ian shall have exhausted its powers.
Hall Game has contracted to write a
novel to be dramatized by Mr.. Froh-
mans busy playmahers when the man
uscript is ready. Beside the Bonnie
Brier Bush has come into new life
after its rather pitiful trial a year
ago last spring.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-09-28
TElEGRAPHiC TICKS.

A serious riot occurred in Spanish
town.
A severe storm prevailed on the
great lakes.
Marine engineers on the great lakes
may strike.
Over two hundred people were killed
by an earthquake in Asia Minor.
A national organization may grow
out of the Chicago Civic federation.
DR.. George A. Hendricks, professor
of anatomy in the university Of line
sofa, is dead.
At Meriden, Conn, Thomas Kelly,
aged II, died from injuries received in
a football game.
1t is asserted that Col. Jouaust, pres
ident of the Dreyfus court-martial
voted for acquittal.
John Sleeper Clarke, celebrated
in London, aged GA years.
H. J. Schloss, a New York manufac-
turer of clothing, filed a petition in
bankruptcy. Liabilities S735,162; nc
assets.
DR.. Herman Wadsworth Hayley, 3;
years old, instructor in Latin at the
Wesleyan university in Boston, wa:
found dead in his room in hotel, hav
ing cut his throat
Hobart futile, Vice President Ho
bart's brother-in-law, says there is III
truth in the report that Mr.. Hobart ha!
Bright's disease The vice president
he said, is suffering from overwork
but has been continually improving.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-09-28
MISS GRANT A PRINCESS.
WEBS A RUSSIAN OF ROYAL
BLOOD AT NEWPORT.
Two marriage Ceremonies, Greek and
Episcopalian- Start for
st. Petersburg.

Newport, r. l., Sept. 26.-The Epis
copal marriage service, experimenting
that of the Russian orthodox church
that was observed Sunday, which made
Prince Cantacuzene, Count Speransky,
of Russia and Julia Dent Grant, daugh-
ter of Brig.-Gen. Frederick D. Grant,
and granddaughter of Gen. U. S. Grant,
husband and wife, was celebrated at
All Saints chapel here, at noon Mon
day. The assembly of invited guests,
notable for social and military distinc-
ton, made the ceremony one of the
most brilliant ever witnessed at New
port. The family and social connec-
tons of the bride gave to the wedding
a military as we'll as diplomatic char
acter and the little church in which it
took place was bright with blue and
gold the bridegroom's uniform easily
outshining those of the home guard.
The Right Rev. H. c. Potter, Protest
ant Episcopal bishop of New York, Of
fficiated, but in accordance with he
laws of the state of Rhode Island, the
Rev. DR.. Porter Of the Emanuel church
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-09-28

New York, Sept. 26.-From the bat
terry to Harlem the streets show evil
dence of preparation for Admiral
Dewey's welcome. Nearly every Of
fee building on Broadway and the
downtown thorOughfares are being
decorated with flags, bunting, shields
and streacners, and the enthusiasm dis
played in the adOrnment of private
houses is not far behind. The town is
already crowded with people. All the
hotels are full and furnished rooms
are pretty we'll taken UP. The recep-
ton committee has finally decided
upon the order to be taken by the city
officials and guests of the city in the
land parade next Saturday. 1t is as
follows: SOusa's band, battalion Of
sailors from the Olympia, Dewey and
the mayor, DeWey's five captains at
Manila, Dewey's personal staff, Rear
Admiral Sampson and Randolph Gug-
genheimer, Admiral SIMPSONS staff,
Admiral Philip, commandant Of the
New York station, and President 7. F.
Woods of the board Of aldermen, staff
the Olympia junior officers of the
north Atlantic squadron. That will
| complete the naval formation. Then
will come the guests Of the city in this
order: Visiting governors not accom-
! panied by troops, Maj.-Gen. Miles, and
aides, Rear Admiral Schley, Rear Ad-
miral Miller (retired), joint committee
of municipal assembly (fourteen), sail
ors of north Atlantic squadron. Fol
! lowing the sailors will be the soldiers
| Of the regular and other military Or
| CARNATIONS. The committee has elect
ed seven of the reception committee to
visit the Olympia as soon as Admiral
Dewey arrives Thursday afternoon and
| formally make known to him the city
plans for his reception.
The following United States vessels
arrived Monday: Dispatch boat DOp-
phin, revenue cutters Onondaga and
William Window, and revenue prac-
tice ship Salmon P. Chase.
1t is thought that the Marietta, the
composite gun boat, which is now al
Boston, will stop here on her way tC
Washington, where she has been or
dered to report on Oct. 2. She has
been fitting out, and was ordered to Dc
ready for sea by Sept 81 at the latest
If she is to take part in the parade she
will probably arrive here on Thursday
The Scorpion, the converted yacht
now off Cape Ann with the Kearsarge
| will n1c &c
Thompkinsville on Thursday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-09-28
JUDGES ASSESSED HIGH.
HALL TAXES SOME TEN
THOUSAND DOLLARS.
They Contributed Big Sums
to Campaign Funds.

New York, Sept 26.-Monday was
Judges day" at the Mazet legislative
investigating committee. A number
of judges of the city were called for the
purpose of ascertaining their opinions
as TO the ACCESSIBILITY of the passage of
stringent law prohibiting the paying
Of election expenses by a candidate
for a judicial office. Justice Edward
Patterson, of the appellate division of
the supreme court, testified that he
paid several thousand dollars, he could
not remember exactly how much. He
thought it would be wholesome thing
if contributions were not allowed. JUS
tice Gildersleeves election expenses
were $4,000. He did not object to reas-
enable expenses. Justice Giegerich
paid Tammany hall $4,000 He did not
see why judicial candidates ought to
be exempt. Justice SCOTS, whose eX-
penses were 1885, thought it would
be an advantage to the public if all
candidates were relieved from election
expenses. Justice Bischoff paid Tam
many hall $4,000 and thought judicial
candidates should~be exempt. Justice
McAdam paid $4,000 and did not see
why judicial candidates should be eX-
empt. Justice Dugroh paid $4,000 and
Justice Fitzgerald $4,000 and both fav-
ored the proposed law. Justice Beach
paid Richard Croker $1,000. He knew
no reason why judicial candidates
should be relieved of the payment OF
legitimate expenses. Justice Henry G.
Beekman paid S4,727. He favored eE,-
emption. Justice Truax paid over
81 800 He could see no harm in the
payment of small sums. Justice
Charles MacLean said no suggestion
had been made to him to make a cam
paign contribution.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-09-28
BUST OF HORATIO SEYMOUR.
DR.. Millers Gift to the Oneida His
torical Society Unveiled.

Utica, n. Y, Sept. 24.-The bronze
bust of Horatio Seymour which is the
gift of Dr. George L. Miller of Omaha
to the MEDIA Historical society was
unveiled with appropriate ceremonies,
conducted by the historical society,
with the aid Of the Grand Army posts
of Utica and vicinity. The principal
address was by Governor Roosevelt.
President Thomas r. Proctor presided
and accepted the bust on behalf Of the
society. George NJ. Weaver, who was
Governor Seymour's law partner, de-
livered an eloquent address on the
governor as a neighbor and a citizen.
The ceremonies were attended by
vast throng. The bust is considered
perfect likenss, as it was finished un-
der the supervision of Mrs. Roscoe
Conkling, who was Governor Sey-
mour's sister. 1t is Of heroic size and
is from a death mask made by David
Richards. The inscription on the
pedestal is the counterpart of that on
the Seymour monument in Forest Hill
cemetery in this city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-09-28
PLEASED WITH CONFERENCE.

Washington, Sept. 26.-Captain Croz-
Ter of the ordinance bureau, who was a
member of theinternational conference
at TheHague, has returned tohis duties
in the war department. Captain Croz-
Ter talks entertainingly Of the confer
ence and is we'll pleased with what was
accomplished. He said it was known
as soon as the conference assembled
that there could be nothing done re-
garding a decrease of armies and a ces-
sation of invention and progress in the
matter of offensive and defensive war
fare, but the subject was considered
and given attention, although nothing
approaching an agreement was ever
reached.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-09-28

of this city read that portion Of the
service which legally united the distin-
guished pair. A reception at the Pal
mer residence followed the ceremony,
and late in the afternoon the prince
and princess left for New York and st.
Petersburg.
The princes full name is Michael
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES and his place
of birth Russia, his occupation caval-
ry officer in the Russian imperial
army; fathers occupation, government
official, and his age "a. The brides is
%, her place OF birth Washington, her
residence New York, the occupation OF
her father a general in the United
States army. The marriage certificate
disclosed these facts.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-09-28
KEARSARGE A FAST VESSEL.
Makes Nearly Seventeen Knots an
Hour on Her Trial Trip

Boston, Mass, Sept 26.-The battle
ship Kearsarge on her official speed
trial over the Cape Ann course Monday
averaged 1854 knots per hour. The
contract requirement was 16 knots.
The trial was successful in every par
ticular. The Kearsarge Monday car
ried four bilge and two docking keels,
the Iowa alone being presented in this
shape for her trial run, and it is to the
credit of the Kearsarge that the relative
speed with 500 horse power less and 1870
tons greater displacement, was approx
imately equal to that Of the Iowa, al
though the latter on her trial made
1902 for the average. The Kearsarge,
which is nominally a 16-knot craft,
will probably be spoken Of in naval cir
cles as Of II knots based on her per
Torrance Monday with a green crew.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-09-28
LAKE VESSEL GOES DOWN.

Chicago, Sept. 26.-When the storm
Of Sunday night was at its height the
tug ]. G. Dorr was abandoned by her
crew who by desperate efforts succeed
ed in transferring themselves to one of
the two scows in tow of the tug. The
Dorr filled with water and sank about
eight miles off South Chicago. At
midnight the crew reached shore near
ly % miles west of Michigan City. The
men spent the night in the woods
The tug was owned by the Green
Dredging company.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-09-28
ASKS BIG DAMAGES.
Electrician Sues Prominent Racine
Man for Defamation of Character.

Racine, Sept. 23.-George w. Lester
began suit Friday against Frank ].
Miller for $4,000 damages for alleged
defamation Of his character. The suit
is the outcome OF alleged accusations
by the defendant regarding the disap-
pearance of $4,000 worth Of diamonds
from the Miller household on the
night of Jan II, 1899 During the day
before William c. Rittman, an electri-
clan, and his apprentice, George w.
Lester, we're at work on wires in the
house, and when it was found that the
diamonds were missing, the two men
were placed under arrest and put N
the sweat box at the police headquar-
ters. Nothing, however, was found
out regarding the missing gems, and
the men were released. It is alleged
in the complaint filed by Lester that
Mr.. Miller has repeatedly accused the
plaintiff Of stealing the stones, and
that he has also told other persons
that he thought Lester had taken
them. Mr.. Lester says that he has
reason to believe that Mr.. Miller has
recovered the gems, or at least a part
of them, and asks $4,000 for the A.
legged defamation of his character. Mr.
Miller is secretary and treasurer of the
Miller Shoe company, director of the
First National bank, a member Of the
board of fire and police commission, q
prominent Elk and a leader in Racine
society.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-09-28
M'KINLEY IN WISCONSIN.
President Will Be in Milwaukee Oct. II
In Madison Later.

Milwaukee, Sept. 26.-President Nc
Kinley will arrive in Milwaukee Oct.
II. The Merchants and Manufacturers
association is trying to obtain a one
rate railroad fare to this city so as to
bring the country people Of the state
to see the president. The president is
expected to arrive here about noon Of
Oct. II and to spend that afternoon
and evening in the city. There will be
a reception at the Deutscher club in the
afternoon and banquet at the Pflster
in the evening. If the president wishes
he can leave here at midnight and go
to st. Paul, or he can stay here until
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-09-28
OCEAN STEAMER FOUNDERS.
Vessel Goes Down Off Jamaica Coast
Five Lives Lost.

Kingston, Jamaica, Sept. 26.-The
Atlas Steamship company's steamer
Adula, Captain McAuley, from Kings
ton for Baltimore, foundered Monday
off Port Morant, on the south coast OF
Jamaica. Five men were lost, includ-
ing Mr.. Percy, first officer. The Adula,
which was built at Belfast in "a, was
of 1852 tons burden. She was 212 feet
long, 29.1 broad and II deep.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-09-28
REWARD FOR A SOLDIER.

Washington, Sept. 3.-Lieutenant
George G. Jennings has been reap
pointed postmaster at Clark, S. D. He
was originally appointed under the
Cleveland administration and last year
volunteered and went to the Philip
pines, making provision for his office
during his absence. He now returns
and a new appointment being made
necessary by the office becoming a
presidential one he has been reappoint-
ed as a recognition of his army SER
vices
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-09-28
WOMAN BURNED TO DEATH.
Wife Of Ex-Assemblyman Wyman Ed
wards Victim of Fire.

Fond du Lac, Wis, Sept. 23.-Mrs.
Wyman Edwards Of the town of Ros-
endale, wife of ex-Assem blyman Ed
wards, is dead from burns received
Thursday night In some unaccount-
ably way her clothes caught fire and in
almost an instant she was enVeloped
in flames. Not knowing what else to
do, she jumped into barrel Of water.
Death relieved her terrible suffering.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-09-28
CHOYNSKI WHIPS HALL.
Californian Bests the Australian in
the Third Round.

Louisville, KY, Sept. 26.-Joe
Choynski of California knocked out
Jim Hall of Australia in the third
round here last night in the presence
of $500 people. 1t was announced that
the fight was to be 20 rounds for the
light weight championship. 1t was
lively enough while it lasted with
honors possibly in Halls favor during
the first two rounds, but in the third
Choynski used his right and left eff
fectively and when but half a minute
of the third round remained Choynski
landed several rights and lefts in sue
cession sending Hall to the floor and
the referee counted him out.