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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-10-13
Gen. Lawton's Opinion.
Springfield Rppublicon

Rev. Peter Mcqueen, or "Parson''
Mactlueen, as he is getting to be called,
explains Gen. Lawton's reference to
"thls accursed war The general really
called it, in MacQuecn's presence, this
damnable war;" but in writing up the
interview for a religious Journal, the
Congregationalist, Mr.. Mcqueen soften
ed the expression by substituting the
synonym "accursed." "By this express
SON. writes the Someryille clergyman
to the New York Post, 81 understood
Gen, Lawton 70 mean simply that he was
sorry about the opditions IN the Philip
pines" and that "he meant to voice a
sentiment very general in Manila,
namely, that the war is the result of
misunderstanding and will accomplish no
good, no matter which side is successful"
Gen. Lawton, it may be hoped, will be
acquitted of "treason."
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-10-13
Confessional.

God of our sires who hitler fled
Across n strange and stormy sea,
Who suffered exile, toiled and bled,
To make themselves ana children free
God of the ri grims, snite us not
We have forgot We have forgot
How runs the story? Far away
We hear the epoch, opening gun
Fired by our minute men at bay
Upon the green at Lexington!
But, far and faint, we heed IT not
Lord God of Hosts, we have forgot!
The bill OF right our fathers signed
And sealed with shot and sabre stroke,
Their just appeal to all mankind,
Their prayers sent up through battle smoke
Their faith humane, without blot,
Lord CHI ist forgive-we have forgot
All, IL where sunset islands lie
Thy brave brown men their blood shall spill
Shall strike for liberty and die,
Slain by the heirs OF Bunker Hill.
Thou wilt remember, wilt Thou not?
Though we. thy people, have forgot
We have forgot A Roman lust
Profanes our ancient holy things;
We trample justice in the dust;
We have the rabies of the kings
The scarlet rage of gun and sword
Have mercy on thy people. Lord Amen
Howard S. Taylor.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-10-13

English manufacturers hardly had re
covered from their chagrin at having
their greatest railway place an order in
America for 40 locomotives-an order
which was filled in ninety days, against
fifteen months demanded at home-when
the dose was repeated in the order for
the iron bridge to cross the Atbara river
in the Soudan, placed with an American
firm because none in England could dc
the work speedily enough. And now
Lord Kitchener has found 1t necessary to
send to America for 400 cars for his new
Soudan railway, after thoroughly ran.
sacking Europe, without avail, for a
model to meet the requirements OF
Egyptian conditions.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-10-13

Boston Record.

w. H. Halle wrote the Republican
utterance on the Philippine question
1t might have been prepared by Senator
Hoar. as it exactly voices his feeling
and that of all thoughtful Republicans
on the matter. 1t pledges our congress.
men in effect to secure for the Filipinos
the same kind of freedom and represent
alive institutions which we enjoy. 1t is
directly opposed to all the Otis and
military policy for the islands. 1t is in
accordance with the views of Dewey
1t is along the only lines upon which the
people of this state Will agree. Mr.
Halle has withstood all appeals and
suggestions, aud done his duty. Good
for him.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-10-13
Success on Vermont Farms.
ST. Adams Messenger.


The Messenger recently published an
article on the impressions of prominent
Ohio agriculturist of Vermont farms and
the opportunities of Vermont farms, in
which he is reported to have said to two
young NermOnters, ~ would as soon
take my chances on one Of these valley
farms as anywhere else IN the country,
if the farm is managed wisely" When
the young Vermont farmer comes to
realize that the art of husbandry is one
of the noblest callings that man can fol-
low. that 1t requires as much study and
skill and industry and ambition as any
other calling, that it has its scientific side
capable of just as much development and
resource as most other branches of sci
ence, and Offering just as liberal induce
ment to the young student aud expert
menter, when he comes to realize all
these things, and to comfort himself with
the reflection that the farmer is the most
Independent man on earth-then we shall
hear less of abandoned farms in Yer
mont.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-10-13
A Liberal En- = lish View.
Manchester Guardian. /

If there are two things which every
American, good or bad, must regard as
definitely wrong, they are the institution
of slavery and the government of a
people against its own will. TO abandon
these two convictions is to stultify the
whole of the Republics past history and
to convert all its heroes into hypocrites
and impostors. Both these convictions
have been sacrificed in the Philippines.
a war of liberation has rapidly degener-
ated into a brutal war of conquest; and
the only successes that have been gained
have been gained among the Mussulmans
of the south by the recognition of the
institution of slavery. 1t Is no wonder
that the American people are becoming
alarmed at the rapidity of this political
degeneration. Better leave the Filipinos
to stew in their own Juice than rescue
them at the cost Of sacrificing every
political ideal. But no one can be quite
sure that the Filipinos are not after all
quite capable of governing themselves.
a people which prizes liberty so highly
will surely not misuse 1t when gained.
At any rate the Filipinos are entitled to
the benefit of the doubt. AS Il Filipino puts
it in an appeal to the American people
which appears in the North American
Review, sit was extremely questionable
when you were rebels against the English
government if you could govern your
selves. You obtained the opportunity,
thanks to political combinations and
generous assistance at the critical
moment. The moral Is, give US the
chance" The argument, it seems to
us. is quite unanswerable when stated in
this form.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-10-13

The Venezuelan boundary arbitration
award appears to please everyone con.
cerned. England thinks she has more
than she claimed Venezuela is delighted
at getting control of the Orinoco, and
Uncle Sam is very complacent over
gaining bis point on the Monroe doctrine
Senior Rojas OF Venezuela thinks the
case will bind the closer all American
countries.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-10-13
Why Americans Sympathize With the

[Chicago Tribune-Rep


Some Englishmen are surprised by the
fact that American sympathies are with
the Beers and against the British. 1t
would be a cause for surprise if Ameri-
cans felt otherwise in the matter. The
sympathies of the people of the United
States always go out toward weaker
people struggling for independence. In
the eyes of Americans there is good
deal of resemblance between the present
plight of the Beers and the status of the
American colonists in l775, except that
the Beers have more independence at the
start than the Americans had. Our
colonists took up arms for the protection
of their freedom and were successful.
The Beers are taking up arms for ex-
actly the same cause. How can Ameri-
cans help siding with them and showing
"lack of sympathy" toward the British
movement to cOerce them?
The reason why the Americans are on
the side of the Beers Is that they can see
neither right nor Justice on the side of
the British. They can see no reason for
what England ia attempting to do In the
Transvaal, except that Great Brit ain
covets the lands and mines of the Beers.
There Is no cause for Englishmen to feel
any surprise if Americans look coldly
upon their side of the contest. The argu-
ments that appeal to Americans are all
with the Beers.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-10-13
FARM For SALE.

The farm belonging to the estate of S. s.
Andrus In Cornwall, VT, cont aiming about
300 acres-about Z up land and = low land ;
good cattle or dairy farm, never falling
spring water, fair buildings. fine orchard,
near school, good road to Mddlebury 5b
miles, must be sold to close the estate.
I4Otf IRA l.. HAMBLIN, Exr,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-10-13

Railroad building in the United States
always has been a barometer of the
business conditions of the country.
During the nine months ending Septem-
Der 30 a round number total of 200
miles of new railway was laid. This is
the high-water mark since the depression
beginning in '92 and '93.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-10-13

\ Seattle Washington syndicate is
sending out letters for publication In the
press throughout the East, advertising
that sections wonderful attractions. Sc
far as Vermont is concerned our people
have learned that we have attractions OF
our own to advertise, and we have con
tributed in both advertising and money
to The upbuIlding of the West all that
we care to for some time to come
Vermonters are Just now doing little
home advertising on their own account
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-10-13
JOB COULDN'T HAVE STOOD 1T

If he'd had Itching Piles. They're ter
ribly annoying; but Bucklen's Arnica
Salve will cure the worst case of Piles on
earth. 1t has cured thousands. For In
iuries, Pains or Bodily Eruptions it's
the best salve in the world. Price 25c. a
box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by DIR.
w. III. Sheldon druggist.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-10-13
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10. 1899.

If any argument were needed for a
universal arbitration agreement it is
supplied by the estimate of German
army officer, who figures that In the
present century 3O,OOO,OOO men have
been killed in war in civilized countries.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-10-13
That JOYFUL FEELING

with the eXhilarating sense of renewed
health and strength and in ernal cleanll-
ness. which follows the use of Syrup of
Fig. Is unknown to the few who have
not progressed beyond the old time medi-
zines and the cheap substitutes some.
times offered but never accepted bv the
well-informcd. Buy the genuine. Man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-10-13

We noted recently the postal conven-
ton entered into between the United
States and Germany, whereby packages
of merchandise can be sent between the
does nor, however. fix the rate to be
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-10-13
Foul
Catarrh.

Catarrh is one of the most obstinate
diseases, and hence the most difficult
to get rid of.
There is but one way to cure it.
The disease is in the blood, and all the
sprays, washes and inhaling mixtures
in the world can have no permanent
effect whatever upon it. Swift's Spe-
cific cures Catarrh permanently, for it is
the only remedy which can reach the
disease and force it from the blood.
Mr. b. p. McAllster, of Harrodsburg,
KY, had Catarrh for years. He writes I:
al could see no improvement whatever,
though | WIS constantly trented with snrn Y s
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-10-13

S. S. s., and after few bottles were used. no
tced perceptible improvement Continuing
the remedy. the disease was forced out of my
system. and a complete cure was the result.
advise all who have this dreadful disease to
abandon their local treatment. which has never
done them any good. and take S. S. S, rem
edy that can reach the disease and cure it,"
To continue the wrong treatment for
Catarrh is to continue to suffer. Swift's
Specific is "A real blood remedy, and
cures obstinate, deep-seated diseases,
which other remedies have no effect
whatever upon 1t promptly reaches
Catarrh, and never fails to cure even the
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-10-13

THE REGISTER is sent to subscribers, post.
age prepaid, at the following rates:
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In requesting change of address, subscrib-
ers must invariably give their old address as
we'll as the new. Otherwise names cannot be
located in our lists.
ADVERTISING rate.card will be sent on APP
plication. Copy must be in the hands of the
printers not later than Wednesday noon TO
Insure insertion in that weeks issue.
Cards of Thanks and Resolutions will be
charged for at local notice rates.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-10-13
FARM For SALE.

The farm belonging to the Estate OF Rollin
j. Jones in Cornwall, VT, containing $50 acres.
A variety of soil good buildings; well
fenced; plenty of water, and considered one
of the best stock farms In the county. A
portion of the purchase money can remain on
the farm in payments to suit the purchaser
The farm must be sold within ninety days to
close the estate.
36tf H. w. jones' Admr
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-10-13

The Waterbury Record speaks of an
artificial lake as IA stepping stone"
This is equal to the statement of an
Irishman in the southern part of the
state few years ago that he had just
purchased stone quarry "to feather
his nest
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-10-13

Cairo, Egypt. has a citizen who is said
to weigh SO pounds.
The largest beef and pork packing
house in the world Is in Chicago.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-10-13
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, =.
II1CAS County. SSs

FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he Is the
senior partner of the firm of +. J. CHENEY
n Co., doing business in the City of Toledo,
pay the SUN of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
for each and every case of Catarrh that can
not he cured by the use of HALLS CATARRIr
CURE. FRANK j. CHENEY
sworn to before me and subscribed i'm my
presence, this 9Th day of December, A. ID.
lsSG.
n. W. GLEASON,
- Notary PubHc.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur.
faces of the system. send for Testimonials
free. +. j. CHENEY x CO Toledo. o.
sold by Druggists, 7jc.
Hairs Family Pills are the best.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-10-13

st. Louis Republican.

Mr.. Bryan draws a decidedly deadly
parallel on President Mckinley when he
quotes certain utterance which bears
upon the present Philippine situation, al.
though voiced at dinner of the New
England society in Philadelphia in 1890
"IIuman rights and constitutional pri-
vieges, D." said Mr.. Mckinley at that time,
"must not be forgotten in the race for
commercial supremacy. The govern
ment of the people must he by the peo-
pie, and not a few of the people. 1t
must rest upon the free consent of the
governed and al of the govern, d
Power, il must be remembered, " hich is
secured by oppres sion or usurpation. or
by any form of Injustice, is soon de
throned We have no right in law or
moral to usurp that which belongs to an
other, whether it is property or power"
The president uttered great truth when
he spoke these words. Government, even
in the Philippines. must rest upon the
free consent of the governed, and all of
the govern ed. Power, the president
himself should now remember, which is
secured by intimidation or usurpaton or
by any form of injustice, even in the
Philippines, is soon dethroned. We have
no right in law or morals. even in the
Philippines, to usurp that which belongs
to another, whether it is property or
power.
These words of the president are re.
spectfully and most earnestly referred to
the attention of the American congress
which shall make final disposition of the
Philippine question. They should con-
troll the action of congress on this great
issue. Truth and wisdom are in them.
1t is to the presidents credit that he
spoke them.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-10-13

'NAJ u W vi oRib
and washes. and differ
ent inhaling remedies
in fact. | could feel that
each winter | was worse
than the year previous
"F / n lily 1t was
brought to my notice
that Catarrh was n blood
disease, and after think
ing over the matter. |
saw ii was unreasonable
to expect to be cured ny
remedies viii ch only
reached the surface. /
than Ja,i1,6 70 trv
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-10-13
WATER TAXES!

The following resolution is the vote of the
taxpayers of the village of Middlebury;
During the months of March and September
the collector shall publish in the Middlebury
REGISTER and post in the postofiice a notice
stating when ana where he will receive the
water tax. Fifteen days shall be allowed for
the payment of said tax; at the expiration of
that time the commissioners shall shut OF the
tcater from the premises of all persons whose
tax is unpaid.
In co pliance with the above vote will be
at my store office every week day from Octo.
Der to Is, to receive said taxes; office hours,
8 to IL IA. IN. and to p. IN.
X. S. BENEDICT,
Collector for Water Commissioners.
Middleburv, VT, Sept %, 1899.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-10-13

Oregon newspapers want law against
"salting" mines.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-10-13

BOOK AND JOB PRINTING In every variety
At the lowest prices consistent with good
work and quality of stock.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-22
POLITICS IN COLORED PULP1Ts.

McDOnOugh's Candidacy to BE Dis
cussed by Several Preachers.
1t is understood the colored preachers
will come square out in their sermons to-
day in support of the candidacy of Mr.,
McDonough- for Mayor. Those who had
not concluded some days ago whom they
would support have settled the question
claim the gospel of temperance and good
government from their pulpits.
Rev. f. X. Love pastor of the First Bry-
an Baptist Church on Franklin square,
will preach a McDonough sermon to-
night. At Lyons hall Friday night he an
nounced that he would have something to
say to his people on the political fight.
and said he would be out-spoken in favor
of Mr. McDonough's candidacy. Il have
talked to several other pastors" said Rev.
Love, land I am told they are going TO do
the same thing. 1t is time for the preach
ers TO speak out in favor of good govern
ment Support the candidates who have
good government and the strict enforce
ment of the law at heart, and you cannot
make a mistake" Before the meeting ad-
iourned, Rev. Love said to the voters:
How manly are LOT MCOOHouSu5 HOdu
I'D your hands and let me see."
There were about -seventy-five registered
negro voters of the Second and Third dis
tricts, all of whom shot their hands sky
ward "Al for McDonough," exclaimed
the preacher as he beckoned them 10 re-
store their hands to their pockets.
Rev. A. A. Whiteman, pastor of St.
Philips Monumental Church, on New
street, said last night that he intended
to say a few words to his flock for the
McDonough ticket. One plank in the plat
form is exactly what the preachers are
working for, he said, and, while he did
not intend to participate too freely in the
campaign, he had no objections to stand
ing up for the candidate he thought de-
served the support of his people.
A number of other preachers viii also
be heard on the political situation. 1t is
understood Rev Griffin and Rev. Wilson
pastor of the Arnold Street Baptist
Church, will talk for McDonough. The
workers have not been able to see all the
preachers, but it is understood those APP
preached have not declined to speak for
McDonough.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-22
Il u M P H r { VS.

Wrenn, passenger traffic manager, design
ed the general plan of the map, which
entatled a great deal of labor. Features
are the railway systems of Cuba and Porto
Rico complete, though, in The latter island
to indicate the railroads was not a stu
pendouS task. The city, harbor and vicin-
ity of Havana is also shown on an en-
laCged scale to great advantage. The map
would prove a treasure in any office where
references have to be made to Florida,
West India, Georgia and Canada geogra-
ply.
Mr.. S. H. Hardwick, assistant general
passenger agent of the Southern, with Of
flee in Atlanta, was among the railroad
visitors who spent yesterday in the city.
Mr.. r. w. Hunt, travelling passenger
agent for the Southern, was here yester-
day on business for his line. Mr. Hunt
now makes jacksonville his headquarters.
The Central Railroad brought down a
party of thirty-eight soldiers from Fort
Mcpherson at Atlanta by its last nights
train. The men have been In the barracks
hospital and were sent here to take trans
ports for their commands in Cuba.
Vice President John NJ. Egan of the
Central Railroad returned to the city yes
terday. He viii leave to-day for New
York to attend a meeting of the princi-
pal representatives of lines in this terri
tory.
Savannah officials, members of the
Southeastern Freight and the Southern
Passenger Associations have returned
from the meetings of the conference com
mittees of the associations that have just
been held, the one at Palm Beach, Fla,
and the other at Atlanta.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-22
MR.. O'CONNOR HIT BACK.
He Touched Up the Leaders of the
Other Side.

Mr.. o'Connor spoke for several minutes
on the need for eiecting a man like Mr..
McDonough to the mayoralty. He paid
him handsome compliment, reviewed lis
public record, and assuring the crowd he
was well worthy Of any trust that might
be confded to his hands The city's large
interests at this time require a good man,
he said. TO administer its affairs.
Mr.. O'Connor spoke of the work of the
sanitary board the past year. He is mem
Der of the board, and has taken much
interest in the improvements it has ma 1e
10 promote the public health. On the the
ory that prevention is better than cure"
he said, the board had succeeded in keep
ing out the yellow fever, by the strict en-
forcement of it's quarantine regulations.
He spoke in the highest terms of the Off
Gals at the city dispensary, a new insti-
tutjon which has turned out TO be so help
full TO the poor in getting medicines. The
dispensary had flied $500 prescriptions
during the year, and had saved the city
about $4,000 in comparison with the cost
of filling prescriptions under the old plan,
bv which the work was let out by con-
tract to druggists.
several references were made to those
who are taklns a leading hand with the
opposition. Hot stuff was being he'd in
he background he said, but If Mr.. Myers
vas elected, the old crowd would come to
the front for the remaining leaves and
fishes.
After saying several things about Mr.
McDonough, Mr. O'Connor concluded by
saving that mis- election and that of his
ticket would fail as a benedictlon on sa-
vannah.
MIR. O'Connor read the following resoiu-
ton. adopted by the Council over which
Mr.. McDonough presided when Mayor:
''Whereas, Tho term Of the present
Mayor and aldermen Of Savannah is about
TO EXPIRE, this being the last regular meet
ing Of the same; and,
whereas, His honor John j. McDon-
ough. who for two terms, covering a perio
Of -four years. has, as Mayor Of the city
presided over this body with dignity, fair
ness and impartiality and is now abont
20 retire from office; be IL
Resolved That he Is entitled to tn
thanks of each and every member Of Thu