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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-01-06
Vanderbilt and Fair Millions to Join.

New York, Dec. 30.-Formal an
nouncement has been made in this city
and in San Francisco of the engage
ment Of Miss Virginia Fair to William
Nissan Vanderbilt, Jr. Gossip long
ago selected Miss Fair as bride for
young Mr.. Vanderbilt, so the announce
ment that a marriage had been ar
ranged is not surprise. The engage
ment furnishes the most interesting
social news of the season.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-01-06

New York. Dec. 30.-AIrs. Kate J.
Adams, widow. 63 years old, died in
her apartments at 81 West Eighty-siXth
street half an hour after taking dose
Of what she supposed to be bromo self
ger. The medicine was given to her by
her nephew, Harry Cornish, the we'll
known athlete and physical director of
the Knickerbocker Athletic Club.
Immediately after the collapse of
Mrs. Adams, Cornish, alarmed at the
effect of the medicine on her. took a
.easpoonful of it himself. He was I'M
conscious for more than an hour, and
DR.. +. f. Hitchcock. of - West Eighty
seventh street, who was summoned,
was also rendered i'll by tasting the
contents of the bottle in an effort to
discover what the nature of the poison
was that had been mixed with the
bromo settler
From the story told by Mr. Cornish
il is evident an attempt was made by
some person or persons to poison him.
A bottle of bromo settler was sent to
him at the Knickerbocker Athletic
Club on Saturday night in Il silver
medicine recepticle, which bore the
Tiffany mark and the number SO.
There was no name attached to the
package, and Mr.. Cornish had made
several efforts to find out who his gen
erous friend was. Mrs. Adams was the
innocent victim of some person or per-
sons who meant to murder Cornish. If
Cornish has any suspicion as to who
sent him the medicine he will not make
it known.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-01-06

Pains in the chest when person has a
cold indicate tendency toward pneu-
monia. A piece of flannel dampened
with Chamberlain's Pain Balm and
bound on 10 the chest over the seat of
pain will promptly relieve the pain and
prevent the threatened attack of pneu-
monia. This same treatment will cure
a LIANT back in few hours. Sold by DR..
ID. A. Blsbee, Druggist.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-01-06

The smallest things may exert the
greatest Influence. DeWitt's Little
Early Risers are unequalled for over
coming constipation and liver troubles.
Small pill, best pill, safe pill.
Isaac Stems, Middlebury; b. q. Peck, or
Day Bros, East Mlddlebury; G. W. Sowle,
West Cornwall; d. II. Bennett, Bridport;
C. B. Kendall, Shoreham; f. c. Dyer West
Salisbury; w. B. French. orwell.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-01-06

The story that Archbishop Ireland is
to be commissioned as the United States
representative to the Cars peace con-
gress lacks official confirmation.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-01-06

An international conference based up
on the disarmament proposals of the
Car has been fixed for st. Petersburg
about the beginning of May next.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-01-06

The French line steamer Bretagne,
Captain Rupe, which arrived at Havre
from New York, was slightly damaged
about the decks and had boat carried
away by the heavy seas.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-01-06
1T ENDED HER TROUBLE.

~ never courted newspaper notoriety,
yet am not afraid to speak good word
for your 'Favorite Prescription and
Pleasant Pellets. Over a year ogo |
suffered terribly for nearly four weeks
with prolapsus and weakness. After
using one bottle of Favorite Prescrip-
ton and one of Pellets, I was a well
woman. l have taken no medicine
since and have had no symptoms of my
former trouble. Mrs. +. A. Bender,
Keene, Coshocton Co., Ohio.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-01-06

The Chicago council has forbidden the
use of the whip in the house of correc-
ton.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-01-06

1, Camden, n. j., has now plentiful
supply of pure artesian welliwater. The
flow is 20,0O0,000sg gallons every, twenty
four hours.
On Jan. | the Judges of the New York
Court of General SESSIONS appeared on
the bench in gowns of black silk, with
large flowing sleeves.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-01-06
The EXCELLENCE OF SYRUP OF FIGS


is due not only to the originality and
simplicity of the combination, but also
to the care and skill with which it is
manufactured by seiieiiiit scientific processes
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only, and we wish to impress upon
all the importance of purchasing the
true and original remedy. AS the
genuine Syrup of Figs is manufactured
by the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Co.
only, knowledge of that fact will
assist one in avoiding the worthless
limitations manufactured by other par
ties. The high standing of the CALI
FoRNIA FIG SYRUP Co. with the medi-
cal profession, and the satisfaction
which the genuine Syrup of Figs has
given to millions of families, makes
the name of the Company guaranty
of the excellence of its remedy. 1t is
far in advance of all other laxatives,
as it acts on the kidneys, liver and
bowels without irritating or weaken
ing them, and it does not grippe nor
nauseate. In order to get it's beneficial
effects, please remember the name of
the Company
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. Cal
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW YORK, NY
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-01-06
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW YORK, n. Y
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-01-06

A Verdict of Murder in the First Degree
with imprisonment for Life as the Pun
ishinent-Mrs. Botkin wept During the
77ssii!Hs ~, nn. Hard the Result
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-26
A BIT or FRONTIER JUSTICE.

Bsbee Ariz Feb. ~ (SpecaD-Six weeks ago,
Just across the Mexican line south Of Blsbee. John
Grayson. cowboy, disappeared from sight. The
last generally known OF him when he was
squirting his pony northwar1. with a small band OF
American cowboys and Mexican frontier guards In
hot pursuit. The cowboys and guards returned, but
1t deemed mpote al the time 20 question
them concerning the success failure OF their
hunt Graysons saddled horse was found but that
all
Yesterday a decaying body was discovered IN
Brows pasture. a short distance north OF the IN
ternational line 1t that OF Grayson. There
was a bullet hole in the head. and by lay
hat bullet perforated and powderburnod show
Ing that the fatal shot had been fired at close
range A foot from the left hand was his revolver.
with every chamber discharged.
The cowboys OF the party that rode after Gray
Ton are being Intercepted. but only oner the
suggestion that he Killed himself through sheer
WEAKNESS OF a wasted life. Their only admission IL
that they chased him far the fence OF Brow =
DESTRUCTION 30 he jumped off and ran on on foot,
apparently with Brow cabin his objective point
Their recollection then becomes misty.
Grayson by his fellows was called an obstinate
man He and John Tonkin were In the employ OF
b A Packard. engaged I'm driving North herd OF
Sonora cattle. a heifer escaping from the herd
Tonkin rode after her and tried TO turn her back.
Grayson insisted on trying 70 turn her back from
the opposite side There had been an emphatic cX-
change Of curses. when Grayson whipped out MS
revolver and shot Tonkin through the heart
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-26

however that there is such a bitter Antagonist"
IN the Far West to Eastern producers that any
agitation which advertises impurities III EoouS
from this part of the country would DE preJuu'
cial TO the commercial interests OF the Eds.
Already rival manufactures are sprinGing up an
over the West and local pride helps the safe OF
tho Western producers commodities III WIS
possible TO imagine that in some States Deyo"u
the Alleghanies the domestic law against I'M
purities would be vigorously enforced as"i"''
goods from New-York or New-England ou' "o'
against the home product
Two defects are noticeable in existing laws
relative to pure food. drinks and drugs ne
lack of uniformity In their enforcement pu's INV
nroducer of one state al disadvantage as co'"-
pared with his neighbors. Connecncu'' 'oi "
ample might wink at the production OF niipu''
beer and New-York might prosecute WIZ" 90
verify. The Nutmeg State, then couId lo'S' o''
inopure stuff on the retailers In the metropolis
and sell 1t at lower prices than the ne" - !,
producer. Thousands of parallels can De lou"u
for this suppostitious case
Second. there is a sad lack Of uniformity OF
standards Of purity Indeed. in many States
these are lacking altogether. If grocer were
to be prosecuted for selling syrup because II
contained glucose in this State the presence VI
even the smallest quantity or the I'"Pu'"'
would render him guilty But in some
places usage has sanctioned this adultera''on
N such degree that unless the syrup cohtalheu
moro than a given per cent the fraud Wou'u
no w,,ked at There are innumerable discrep-
ancies Of the kind to be rectifed and eliminated
The notion Of having a National law 10 cover
this matter has been discussed for years anu
nure food and drug bills have been before No"-
gross several times Conventions OF packers
crocers druggists manufacturing chemists
brewers and business men have been heIu III
WASHINGTON to influence and enlghteh N"-
tional lawmakers in regard TO these dlfereh'
measures The latest bill under consideration
,s that presented by Mr.. Brosius of ONO, anu
named after him. 1t empowers the Secretary OF
Agriculture TO appoint chemists and inspectors
for the nurpose Of detecting adulteraion. directs
him 70 estab sh standards on dsputable points
nrovides that United States District-AttorneyS
shall prosecute on complaint OF the secretary
and in other particulars follows the general out
lines Of the New-YOrk law.
Owing 10 doubts as to the authority or con-
gross under the Constitution to regulate the
sale Of things which are not to go outside the
State in which they manufactured the
Brosus bill relates only to those articles when
are designed for sale in other States Territories
mr. countries But even such a law would ac-
compllsh many things that the State enactments
do not. The Brosius bill needs amendment III
trifIng details. perhaps but with some changes
Il viii probably give satisfaction 10 every honest
producer whose interests it affects.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-26
CHANGES FOR CREEDuOOR PRaoii'~ :.

A meeting OF the inspectors OF sma'i an" 80. plst
of the First. Second and Fifth brigaues al,
at General Roes headquarters on feo'1 =, Greet
plans for the government Of the rane' ,nong th
moor for next season were discusse' ,o,ed ras
changes which proposed ana .,rsnlss-
one which provides that National uus' and no, 10
lions shall go To the ranges In COW, 10 SUBS.
detachments, rs heretofore The ehvS, the rni'Ss;
tute the target which is now In use IA large, ""
States Army was rejected ana .he, deccrau... -,
remain TO receive the marksmah each ransi
man will have to qualify with ID so yards ga ga
Sharpshooters must make % points will reme,s
90 al 600 yards and the expert Gas, the com -
as n is IL is generally believed tnSs successfu,
Creedmoor season will be the mos comrnsne..s,
the history OF the guard 0ecaus ~ the ne'"
have had practical demonstrations
sity for work I'm that direction
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-26
NEWSPAPER STAMPS on SALE.
MANY PHTATELsTs AND DEALERS TAKE AID
VANTAGE OF THE GOVERNMENTS OFFER.

MANY PHr.ATErIsTs AND DEALERS TAKE AD-
VANTAGE OF THE GOVERNMENTS OFFER
The sale Of periodical and newspaper stamps. the
use OF which has been discontinued by the Govern
ment was begun in the cashiers office. the
ond floor Of the General Postofice Building. at Q
O'Clock yesterday morning. When the window
where these stamps sold opened fully
two hundred phatelists and dealers in stamps
were In line. The stamps sold at s. a set. each
set including twelve stamps OF the following de-
nominations s1OO $50 500 SO s.. 81. 80 cents. -
cents 10 cents ; cents. cents and cent.
There number OF dealers who were anx-
ious buy large quantities, some even Offering TO
take the entire amount the office had sale. but
the officials shut down these monopoliets. and
limited the sale to any purchaser 10 one hun
dred sets and after two three had obtained
this quantity again cut the limit down to fifty sets
TO single applicant
There WAS "A steady rush for two hours and even
at noon there were thirty forty people in line.
There are only about three thousand sets of these
stamps in hands OF the POstotfice officials here
although probably further supply will be received
from Washington.
These stamps have always been eagerly sought
for by stamp collectors ashley not sold to
the public but attached 10 the receipts for
Warded by postmasters TO the PostOffce Depart
ment in Washington. showing the amounts received
I'm payment OF postage on newspapers and period
Gals Government officials have arrested a number
OF dealers for selling these stamps or having them
In their possession. and have confiscated the
stamps.
Last year the Government decided to abandon
the use OF these stamps destroying those on hand.
and also the plates from which they printed.
In response urgent request from dealers and
collectors In all parts Of the country, the Govern
ment decided to place nifty thousand sets Of these
stamps on sale at irst-class postoffces through
the country
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-26
FIRE N ROGERS'S CHOPHOTSE.

A blaze that caused 800 900 damage and was
difficult TO handle by the hremen occurred in the
restaurant kept by J. J. Rogers. at No Park
Place between and $50 o'clock yesterday morn
ing The building Is n four-story brick affair. the
first second and third stories being occupied by
Rogers.
After an hours work in which the entire building
was flooded the fire got under control. The
blaze s supposed to have been caused by some
defective electric wires in the dumb waiter shaft.
Mr. Rogers places the loss on the furniture and
fixtures az $1,000 and the damage TO the building
at $4,000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-26
WORK on Guard REGULATIONS DELAYED

The work OF the Board which appointed by
General Roe 10 revise the National Guard regua-
tions and make them conform to the code will
probably be deferred until the chairman OF the
Board Colonel y. Il. Thurston. has recovered SUI
ncienily to attend the sessions About one-half OF
the work has been completed and the recommends
lions have been approved by the Major General
and forwarded by him TO headquarters at Albany.
but the remainder OF the work is Of an important
character. and will not begin until full Board can
consider the various points Colonel Thurston's
friends will be glad 10 know that his physicians re-
port that he is doing well"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-26
VACANCIES ~ THE I'D REGIMENT

Lieutenant Bloomfield Usher OF Company f. 22l
Regiment has been detailed by Colonel Bartlett TO
command hs company pending the election OF the
successor Of Captain Matthew VI. Miles Second
Lieutenant Nestel Is. Doubleday. OF Company q.
has resigned because OF misunderstanding with an
officer I'm his company. Lieutenant Hart remains In
command OF Company X. and will hold the place
until a captain IL elected in place OF Anderson. who
received a majority OF votes az recent election
but 10 whom commission was issued because Of
objections the part OF members who said that
the election was Irregular.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-26

MSCES, G. GIQIS DEpT Spring styles In Tailor
Made Suits Jackets, Refers,
Military Capes Sailor Suits. Children, Froc and GumPs,
Separate Skirt, and Waists.
Sailor Suits Of Blue Serge. trimmed with Colored .o,
Braid, to 10 years. 0'I0
Cashmere Froeks High Neck and Gumps effects, trimmed o.o
with Fancy Silk Braid and years, 0'oV
Sailor Suits Of White Gaatea, CoIored Embroidered
Embems; to 10 years, -'V
Lawn Gumpes with Clusters Of TucS; to 10 years. Csc
Lawn Gumpes with Fine Insertions and Tuek' to years. llO
Misses Corded Silk Waists in White, Turquoise Blue ,o
Bluet Red Black o'oV
Misses Flannel Waists. in Red or Blue. Z.oU
Misses Walking Skirts Of Chevio, Flounce effects. 4.So
eisbtssub stssst. rnstssnb Street and Sixth Hssnas.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-26

col ORED DRESS GOODS. Complete lines Of covet''
Mixed Veneian, Fancy
Tailor Sutns Chevo Ssrse omespus. Twesd' Broadelot
Golf and Bicycle Sultns, special coornss in plain fabrics
IMPORTED SPRlNG.WEIGHT SUITlNGS In Greys. Blues and
Tans (45 inches wde, tomorrow (Monday Per Yard 6Xc
First Floor-Rear Of Rotunda)
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-26
pRELIfs'
ANoNYMoUs ATTACKS on A rhr .S.

Copies have been received he'' ,.sd in Rom
American Catholic" when II P" 7, bears y
partly In English and partly III ''.,h,e for !,
name Of no person who Is respoI ,ins venonno,,
statements made In IT, but II co nsso Il aceu..
attacks on Archbishop IRELAND rsws Masons y
OF forwarding the interests OF ''
others. -,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-26
D.Altnlan&Go..
WILL DISPLAY TOMORROW MONDAY ATTRACTIVE NOVELTIES
FOR SPRING. IN
SILKS DRESS GOODS, LACES, EMBROlDERIES.
TRIMMINGS LADIES' NECKWEAR
MILLINERY, MEMS FURNISHINGS. ETC.

DADS IINGFRIF Spring Impohaions Novelties ETC.. IN
'"-'o LII NiQht Robes Trimmed bottom Chemi,es
Corset Covers and fedtop PetcOat Bridal 1ou''saux Of
Linen Bate and Nain,oo combined with dainty Hand Embod'
cries. Real Vaeneenne Torchon Platte Point de Paris and other
new laees Mainees and Peignolr.
PARIS NEGLGEES In Embroidered Chfonettes, Crepe de
Chine Silk Mou,,en French Sura Liberty Satin and Thin woo
SILK PETTlCOATS Of GIacc Silk Liberty Satin Silk and Linen
Madras with Lace and Chiffon Trimming cut after latest fashion,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-26
ryrTs From EGYPT FOR THE .,os

A number OF pottery vases a"1 -, received
from Denderah. In Egypt nav a., recognition
the Metropolitan Museum OF ~, ,bs expenses
subscriptions from New-iofHe''
the exploration.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-08
BURTON IS AFTER TRADUCERS
Villisoa Captain Says Criminal Libel Suits
May Be the Result,
MALICE INSPIRED COwARDCE STORIES
story First Printed ut wSmore, Ncb.
Where the Accused OncCr
StiII Has Many Stnunch
Friends.

DIES MONIES. Dec 7.-tSpecial Tele-
gramJ-Captain \. F. Burton Of former
Company B Of the Fifty-first Iowa volun-
tocrs, is in the city looking up evidence as
to the origin of the story charging him with
cowardice in battle in the Philippines. He
is here to call upon Adjutant General
Byers He visited with Colonel Loper dur
ing the day and told him of his mission. In
talking Of the charges he said:
81 want to find the rascal who started the
story. He is the man who will have to
prove the charge or stand the consequences
of criminal libel suit have an idea how
the charges started. OF course, and as soon
as | can reach a safe landing with regard to
the evidence | propose to begin active
operations. / have engaged an attorney and
he is now working on the case.
THE scurrilous attacks in the press
emanated from one source, | believe. l have
been told since l arrived here that the first
intimation of the charge of cowardice came
from Wymore, Neb. 1t is quite likely |
while at the head of the public schools OF
that place had dispute with Wymore edi-
tor. | believe that all the stories emanated
from that quarter but | do not know for
certain that they did The article published
at Wymore was credited to the st. Louis
Globe Democrat. Probably the credit is
fictitious. However, the matter is being
looked up in st. Louis. l was in every en-
gagement while on duty. The whole thing
came from malicious source and propose
to sift it to the bottom
WYMORE, Neb. Dec 7.-(special Tele
gram )-The story of Captain Burton Of
Company b, Fifty-first Iowa, was first
printed in this city in the Arbor State AMI
was credited to the st. Louis Globe Demo-
crat. People here placed little credence in
the story at the time, as the editor of the
Arbor State was bitter enemy of Burton
while the latter was superintendent of
schools here but later the story gained such
general circulation that it was generally ac-
cepted. Captain Burton has many friends
here who still refuse to believe him guilty
of the charges preferred.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-08

Business was brought to a standstill prac-
tically yesterday in the district court ow-
ing to the cases assigned for trial being
settled out OF court and dismissed, and
the only matter to engage Judge Green s
attention was the making Of a new assign
ment. The criminal docket will be taken
up next Wednesday, the first trial on the
calendar being that Of Jack Shields, charged
with robbery and forgery. Thursday is set
for the second trial Of w. p. Cowan, tho
young Omaha attorney charged with sub
ornation of perjury in the trial of ]. A.
Gregory. the horsethiet. Gregory will be
tried first on the charge of shooting Con-
stable Hardin Moss OF Loveland. The as
signment follows:
Friday, December S-state OF Iowa against
Fritz Bernhard, d. NJ. Ferry & Co. against
7. G. Sanders.
Saturday, December 9-Hearing in the
matter of estate OF George Metca,'
Monday, December 11-Watson Empson
against City Of Council Bluffs.
Tuesday, December 12-Duncan Shoe COM
pany against Iowa Merchants Mutual In
surancs company.
Wednesday, December Estate Of Iowa
against Jack Shields (two cases).
Thursday, December 14-State OF Iowa
against W. P. Cowan, State OF Iowa against
Chicago & Northwestern Railway company,
State of Iowa against j. A. Gregory (three
CaGes).
Friday, December Estate of IowN
against David Evans. State of Iowa against
Kato Feeley, State Of Iowa against j. A.
Smith ct al.
Monday, December 1S-C. D. Etnyre
against w. Bonham, Wilson Smith
against City of Council Bluffs, John Lindt
against Linder & Filter ct al.
The sealed verdict returned by the jury
in the case OF Michael J. Higgins of thi4
city against Farrell & Co. of Omaha was
opened yesterday morning by Judge Green
and found to be for the defendant. Higgins
sued for $149.12 alleged to be due him for
working overtime.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-08
MILLER UNDER SURVEILLANCE
Held Near Montreal ON n Canadian
Wnrrnnt-Hc Will Fight Extra
dItiOn Proceedings.

NEW YORK, Dec. THE Brooklyn Eagle
Gays that lawyer intimately connected with
an investigation into the affairs of the
Franklin syndicate has given the Eagle in
formation that William F.. Miller, the man
ager Of the Franklin syndicate, is undersur-
veillance near Montreal, Canada, on Cana
dian warrant charging him with having in
his possession stolen goods brought into
Canada by him from the United States.
Tho charge under which he may be ar
rested is made to hold him until the proper
steps can be taken to complete eNtraditou
proceedingt which have been begun. 1t
will take four days to finish the extradition
papers, it is said, and get them to Canada,
so that he may be brought into this coun-
try for trial.
1t was also stated that Greenshields G
Greenshields, the Canadian criminal law
yers, have been retained by Miller to fight
any eXtradltion proceedings that may be
brought.