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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1900-10-12

so many of your friends, and we have to
Thank your beloved children and grandchld
rem for planning this delightful gathering 1t
is rare-remarkaplc to BE in such good health
of body and mind as you enjoy this evening.
One Is not-your beloved companion, gone
long years ago to the better land. You have
lived through the most Of the history OF tits
Republic, In its wonderful development from
five millions to more than - millions, having
such mighty energies of liberty. intelligence,
push ana progress rs no other nation on the
globe; now world power, having to do in
the sediment of great questions and priuci-
pies touching the peace and welfare tf all
other M ions on the othe side of both
oceans. We are often asking the secret of
this unspeakabie history as n nation. The
genius OF our liberty and government by
wholesome law, our Institutions Of learning
from the public school to the college and
university, we sometimes say. But what
gives all ihese their peculiar power and pro
gress-this push in science and art? Oh, IL Is
owing to n Christian civilization. The nrin
ciples of Chrlsts golden rule are more or less
interviewer IN all our lawmaking, civil and
social ana benevolent Institutions. II Is to
the Christ we owe the highest expression of
our Individual home, civil, social and ma.
tiOnal life. So then tonight we would pivo
Him all the praise for these things all the
praise TOR this beautiful social gath ring. 1t
Is Chrislianity's picture and not that of
neathenism Heathenism hos no power to
make such. And when ask what mas made
such n beautiful life as has been the charac
teristic Of this our aged and beloved friend
| nave to attribute it to his partaking of
Christ like principles, which he aVowed long
years ago under this roof as all essential, for
he declared Christ as the needed personal
saviour. To Christ then, we would give ali
the praise as the author OF the life that has
thus honored home and society. Again we
rejoice with yon in this social circle, which
your own beautiful life has called together;
for remember you have brought all this upon
yourself Had you not been such Il peace
loving and peacemaking man, we could not
nave thus assembled as We do this evening.
Hence we are glad. thrice glad, thus to honor
and remember you.
He closed his remarks by referring to
the presence of DR.. Sunderland whom he
introduced as the poet of the day. DR..
Sunderland then, after making an eX-
PLANTATION of the brevity of his stay, and
announcing lhiS pride in his native town
and its people and expressing his graft
tude for being spared to meet them all
once more in this life, read the follow ing
poem. which he had in the morning com
posed for the OCCASION:
lSOfi-SpDt. 2Gth-lg0.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-03
TENEMENT FIRE.
Baby's Life Lost and Eleven Persons
Injured.

NEW YORK, Jan. "A babys life was
lost and eleven persons were Injured in a
fire which destroyed 1ive-Story tene-
ment In First avenue, shortly after l
o'clock this morning. Three of the in
jured may Gle. The dead child is Loretta
Leonard, six months old, daughter Of Ed
wrd Leonard.
Injured: Edward Leonard, hand Sc
verely lacerated while sliding down
rope from fifth floor to the ST. eet; Mrs.
Edward Leonard, bruised; Nancy Leon
ard, fourteen years old, laceration of
hands, caused by sliding down rope to
street; Thomas Leonard, twelve years old,
inhaled smoke, unconscious; William
Leonard ten years old, inhaled smoke
and flames, condition critical; Joseph
Leonard, nine years old, unconscious from
inhaling smoke and flames; Pauline
Tischman and Philip Carroll, jumped
from second story window, and missed
life net, severe Commissions of body; Mrs.
Kate Lane, face and hands burned
James Kellener, hands and face burned
while rescuing a little girl; Rupert
Glove, hands and face burned while at
tempting to rescue tenants.
The fire, which was one of the fiercest
that the fremen have had to fight in
tenement house for some time, is believed
to have started from a Christmas tree on
the first floor. Candles on the tree had
been lighted about midnight, and it is
supposed that some of these candles were
overlooked and remained lighted after
they were thought to have been ex-
tinguished, and set the tree aflre. There
were over fifty people sleeping in the
house when the fire started.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-03

mandatory injunctions by Judge Toney
In Louisville on election day by which
election officers We're compelled to sign
false returns.
Fourth-Intimidatio Of railroad en-
ployes by chief officers of the Louisville
Fifth-That the leaders of the Repub-
lican party corruptlY entered into con-
spiracy with the Louisville & Nashville
railroad, the American book trust and
other corporations and trusts, by which
these corporations furnished large sums
of money for the purpose of defeating
the contestants.
Sixth-Alleged unlawful issuance of
mandatory injuncttons in Knox and Lew
is counties, compelling county election
boards to verify false returns.
Seyenth-Alleged interference Of United
States marshals in the elections which
was the result of conspiracy between
the marshals and the Republican leaders
to intimidate the voters.
Eighth-That before the meeting of the
state election commissioners, Dec. T. the
Louisville & Nashville railroad, through
its paid agent John H. Wallen, entered
Into conspiracy with the Republican
leaders to, bring to the state capital
large bodies of desperadoess to intimidate
and overawe the election commissioners
into giving the certificates Of election to
the Republican candidates. That Gov.
Bradley had here for like purposes SOL
diers in citizens clothing.
Ninth-That the Jefferson county cleo
ton commissioners were forced, through
threats of personal violence and incen-
diarism inspired by the Louisville &
Nashville railroad, to sign returns which
were not true.
The notice AYERS that any one of the
grounds of contest is sufficient to
change the results of the election.
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DRlToES TO BIZ NOTIFIED
STATE DEPARTMENT IS DETER
MINED TO PROTECT TRADE
RIGHTS OF AMERICANS
NO DEMANDS TO BE MADE
Action Taken Is in the Shape of a
Precautionary Measure to Save
All Points In the Case-BeIieved
That the British Government VIII
Make Ample Amends - No Hasty
Steps VIII BE Taken.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2.-The state de-
partment today received from Ambassa-
dor Choate at London, by cable, a state
ment Of the facts he had developed In
connection with the seizure by British
warships of American goods on the three
merchant vessels, Beatrice, Mashona and
Maria. The goods comprised not only
flour, but miscellaneous articles Of
common trade. They were shipped for
Lourenzo Marques in British and German
ships, but our officials contend that they
were not subject to seizure They could
not, however lodge representation on the
subject until they were possessed Of a
knowledge of the facts, and as soon as
Mr.. Choate's statement came to hand
today instruction was cabled to him to
inform the British government that we
could not admit the right of seizure in
these cases.
This is the preliminary step usually
taken in such negotiations. Next in or
der will be a report from our consular
representative at Lourenzo Marques re-
specting the present condition Of the
seized or detained goods and the dam
not yet fully informed on the points nee
essary to the further presentation of the
case. 1t is not even known just where
the goods are or If they have all been
seized, or only in part 1t will be the
duty of our consular agent at Lourenzo
Marques to ascertain and report these
facts, and he is now engaged in doing
this under the original instructions of the
state department
While the department Is acting as 1t
promised in the beginning, to firmly pro-
tect all American rights of trade, it Is
showing no unseemly haste in the pres
entation Of the case. Today's instruc-
ton to Mr.. Choate was not demand for
the release of the goods, nor yet for in
demnity, but rather precautionary no
tice to the British government to save all
of our rights in the case. 1t will be suf-
fcient to initiate the settlement of the
matter by negotiation, the state depart
ment having not the slightest doubt that
the British authorities will make, full
amends to the owners Of the goods when
the facts are all laid before them.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-03
PHILIPPINE QUESTION.
1t Will Play an Important Part In
the Senate.

1t Will Play an Important Part In
the Senate.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 2--It is probable
that very soon after the senate recon-
veres there will be mere or less discus
sion Of the situation in the Philippines,
the resolutions of Senators 1illman, Ba-
con, Morgan and Hoar being used as a
text for the speechmaking. Senator
Reveridge, of Indiana, who spent several
months In Luzon and other islands Of the
archipelago, and made special study of
conditions there in preparation for consid-
Grafton of the Philippine question when ii
came up in congress. probably will make
an elaborate and comprehensive speech
soon aftor the discussion begins. He had
several conferences with the president on
the subject.
President Schurnan will not return to
the Philippines with the other members
Of the Philippine commission when the
body goes back to Manila, on account of
his duties at Cornell. Admiral Dewey's
return IS also more than doubtful. Mr..
DENLY and Prof. Worcester will remain
on the commission after 1T completes
the report upon which it is now engaged
and will return to Manila to aid in the
establishment of civil government.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-03
POLICE IN CONTROL.
Chicago's Big Street Railway Fight
Goes IN the CounctI

Goes to the Council.
CHICAGO, Jan. 2.-After an exciting
and grotesque struggle, stretching over
miles of elevated railway track, the police
today took entire possession of the whole
line Of the new Northwestern elevated
railway in this city.
A switch had been turned by some onl1s
sary of the railroad and L train, instead
of plunging into the river If 1t preceel-
ed, swung around to the tracks Of the
Lake street Elevated Railroad company.
and sped westward over that structure,
The baffled police gave up the chase of
the train, and turned attention to erect
ing a barrier across the Northwestern
tracks where they enter the loop.
guard was stationed to prevent the re-
,noval of the barrier, thus effectually
blocking train operations so far as North
western connection with the loop was
concerned At number of other points
workmen engaged III riveting ancompleted
portions of the structure were ordered to
stop work and guards stationed to see
that the order was obeyed.
The railroad committee Of the council
will meet tomorrow and hear the report
of Corporation Counsel Walker and City
Engineer Ericsson on the construction Of
the road and the ordinance. Both re-
ports are expected to be unfavorable TO
the road.
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work by the trustees of the sanitary dis
trict, which is the name of corporation
including the larger part Of the city OF
Chicago and many of its suburbs. AT
least the Chicago end of 1t Is in use, but
the water has not yet reached the other
end, at Lockport, ILL.,, and will not reach
it for several days.
Probably never before has the compile
ton of a public work of such magnitude
been marked with such absolute lack OF
ceremony. There were no speeches, no
exercises and no cheering. At about 8
o'clock the sanitary district trustees and
engineer gathered at the scene Besides
a few workmen there were not dozen
spectators present. There was no grand
rush of water to be followed by the cheers
Of spectators Indeed, the opening OF
the canal resembled more the tiny stream
of water that flowed over the Holland
dyke and grew larger and larger until
1t swept a great hole In the wall of earth.
That is the way the great canal was open
ed. This method was used to avoid the
danger of sudden rush of waters, but It
robbed the opening of all impressiveness.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-03
FALSE REPORTS SPREAD.
I1eenness of iowa Senatorial Con-
test Is Clearly Shown.

TSeenness of iowa Senatorial Con-
test Is Clearly shown.
DIES MONIES, To-, Jan. 2-The Senate
rial and speakership contests, in antici-
patton of the opening Of the legislative
session next Monday, are fairly open.
This afternoon the supporters of Cum
minis for United States senator announced
the receipt of a letter from Manlon Head,
representative from Green county, an
nouncing that he will support Cummins
for senator, and Eaton, the Cummins
candidate for speaker of the house This
was accepted by the politicians as a big
victory for CumminS, as Head has been
confidently claimed for Gear for senator
ever since he was nominated last summer
The Gear people, however, promptly re-
piled by announcing. that Representative
Flicker, of Decatur, has declared for
Gear, and for Bowen for speaker. Flicker
announced himself two weeks ago for
Cummins, and it was alleged he had
changed his mind. The Cummins people
We're completely taken by surprise, for at
the present stage of the contest single
vote is of the utmost Importance to either
side The Gear men thus broke the force
of the blow they had received at the an
nouncement of Heads support of Cum
minis.
Flicker was out of the city when the
~ 0SNNN
out AS soon as it was done kilograms
were sent to him by the Cummins men.
He was on the way back to Des Moines
when a telegram reached him on the
train. He telegraphed from the first sta
ton that the story was unfounded and he
Is solidly for Cummins and Eaton. This
restored confidence in the Cummins camp,
and tonight the Cummins managers claim
the effect of such tactics will be serious
for Gear.
The Gear men say that tomorrow they
will make some sensational announce
ments that will prove beyond doubt that
they will control the house and also the
senatorship.
Members of the legislature who have
reached the city declare that there is
little doubt of the passage or the proposed
resolution for a constitutional amend
ment to substitute the biennial for an
nual state elections in Iowa. 1t passed
the last legislature almost without oppo-
rition. If 1t becomes part of the annexa-
tion It will extend by one year the terms
of the present governor, lieutenant gov
ernor. state superintendent, one railroad
commissioner and of representatives
county treasurers, sheriffs county super
lntendents, coroners and surveyors who
are now serving.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-03
sLoCUM WITH BoERs.

WASHINGTON, jan 2.--Capt. Stephen
l.. IL. Slocun, OF the Eighth United states
cavalry, has been designated as the
American military attache to be WIN
the Beer army Capt. Slocum Is now at
the front in Natal watching the move
nents of the British troops under Gen.
Butler before CoIenso. where he arrived
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-03
COSTLY LANDSLIDE.
Great Damage Done to Sea Wall at
Mare Island.

VALLEJO, Cal, Jan. "A serious land
slide occurred on the water front of Mare
Island, last night. AS a result $50 feet
CT the sea wall slid into the bay, carry
ing with it tons of granite work. cement
and earth, and loosening up fully 100 feet
more of the wall. The break IS believed
to be due to the fact that heavy rains Of
the past few days had so filled the soil
back of the embankment with water that
the pressure coulI not be Withstool. 1t is
estimated that the actual damage in
money caused by the landslide will be
SIS, 600, to say nothing of the loss Of time.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-03

Ss4,sO7 for December, 1893 (which leaves
a surplus for last month of $7,6l3,645,
as against a deficit of $t60Dd4 for DGcem-
ber 1898. The receipts from all sources
during the last six months amount to
$2S4, 1888 494, with expenditures amounting
to $3.50, 766,560, which leaves4a surplus for
the half year of $21, 026, 1874. as against
deficit for the corresponding period Of
last year of $50, us, 422.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-03
House VIII Move slowly.

WASHINGTON, JAN Speaker Hen
derson SAID today thar no exact pro-
gramme of business In the house: OH the
redssembilng tomorrow ana during The
balance OF the week hads beef made np.
The. speaker and his assoc ates on the rules
committee expect early aajaurnments I'M
I'll appropriation bflls aliu measures be-
fore other committees are ready for ac-
lion by the house.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-03
WAR DANCE IN CHICAGO.
Novel Ceremony Furnished by the
WfRnehnEo Indians

CHICAGO, Jan. 2-Winnebago Indians,
fresh from the reservation near Black
River Falls, Wis, danced their war and
and other tribal dances in Chicago last
night 1t all took place at the Chicago
residence of Thomas Roddy soon to be
installed white Buffalo," chief of 1,50O
Winnebagos. In the dance the Winnie
bagos were assisted by Chief Roddy's
children Eagle Eye in gray suit, sat
on leather couch and beat the tomtom
and gave direction for the dance. Chief
Roddy had an audience of Woodlawh
people as guests, and Eagle Eye explain
ed the origin of the dances as the dane
ers came up.
Chief Roddy will leave this week for
the reservation. and will be installed for
mally as chief of the tribe in the middle
of January.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-03
TALLow DIP LIGHT.
City of St. Louis Temporarily Adopts
the Candle

ST. LOUIS, JAN 2-The incandescent
lamps in use by the city were turned off
at midnight last night, owing to the ex-
piration of the contract with the Mis-
souri-Edison Electric company. For the
first time in the history of st. Louis the
public institutions. the parks and the al
leys within the district between Washing
ton avenue and Keokuk street were dark,
except for few taAow candles, gaslights
and coal oil lamps. No arrangement has
been made for a continuance of the serv-
ice The street corners are still lighted
by arc lights, these being furnished by
the Missouri Edison company under an
other contract.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-03
Hawaii TIL in Order.

WASHINGTON. Jan 1.-The senate
commi tee on fore gil relations will meet
government for the Hawaiian islands.
Senator CLll1n.. TIL. a0tnof of the bill,
said today that he hoped that it would be
reported soon, and added that as soon
as possible after the acton of the cem-
nIittee he would ask thes senate to take
the bill up for consideration.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-03
Public Debt statement.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2-The monthly
statement of the public debt issued to-
day shows that at the close of business
Dec 30, 1899, the debt, less the cash in
the treasury, amounted to s1,13i,s01,oo7, "a
decrease for the month Of IS, f91,S24. This
decrease is largely accounted for by the
purchase of bonds during the month
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-03

CLEVELAND, o., Jan. 2-According to
the Cleveland Leader, information re-
ceived from a source second only to Pres
ident Mckinley and Senator Hanna is to
the effect that Senator Hanna will not
only be the chairman of the next Repub-
lican national committee, but will be both
temporary and permanent chairman Of
the Republican national convention.
This statement may perhaps be ex-
planned upon the hypothesis that such is
the expressed wish of President McKin-
ley, and the president being the only can
didate before the convention for the Of
flee he holds, the delegates will cheerfully
acquiesce.
The only question which has arisen as
to Senator Hanna being leader in the
next campaign was as to his health The
president has expressed a desire that he
undertake the task next year, and the
presidents wish in that respect is to be
gratified.
The same source of information is also
authority for the statement that the dele
gates at large from Ohio to the next Re-
publican national convention will be Sen
ators Hanna and Foraker, Gov. Nash and
Gen. Dick. chairman of the Ohio Repub-
lican committee.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-03
1ovx,,s Anti-snIoon Fight.

DIES MONIES, To-. Jan. 2.-The anti-sa-
loon fight in Des Moines Is practically
abandoned The pro-saloon petition has
been filed with about 800 more signatures
than the law demands, The Ministerial
400 legal voters refused to sign a petit
ton, either for or against saloons, and
therefore that the saloon petition Is
worthless They will insist on rigid
EXAMINATION of the saloon petition.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-03
MILLIONS TO POLICY HOLDERS.
Splendid Showing by the Provident
Savings Life Assurance Society.

Savings Life Assurance Society.
NEW YORK, Jan. 2.-An evidence Of
the general prosperity throughout the
country is shown by the statements of
the large insurance companies, which are
now being published The preliminary
statement of the Provident Savings Life
Assurance Society is out this morning
and shows that it has had prosperous
year, reporting gains In all essential
features. 1t received $55,c00,0OO in pro-
posals fer new assurances upon which 1t
issued policies for 81, 00O, 600, an IN.
crease of 81 per cent over the year
previous. 1t also shows that it has re-
turned to its policy holders total of
over sl7000,00O, leaving no death claims
due and unpaid Those results were ac-
coInplished at a reduced expense ratio as
compared with 1888.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-03
BULLETIN OF
IMPORTANT NEWS OF THE DAY

Weather Forecast for st. Paul:
Fair; Variable Winds.
1-Move Toward Peace.
McKinley's Choice.
Mr.. Blackburn Chosen
Flour Seizure Illegal.
2-Dewey Invitation Lost.
Excitement mt Fire.
S-Minneapolis Matters.
Northwest News.
4-Editorial.
Chat of the Capital.
5-Sporting News.
Cornish on the Stand.
G-Markets of the World.
Bar Silver, 5S 1-Sc.
Chicago Dec. Wheat, &c 3-4c.
Stocks Higher.
News of the Railroads.
Work on New Capitol.
SIN the Field of Labor.
City Hall GIeanings.
Short school Year.
State Political Gossip.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-03
EuuiyaIent to an Election.

BOSTON, Jan. Representative James
j. Myers. of Cambridge. was nominated
lican caucus today. The nomination is
equivalent to election.
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j REWARDS FOR FIGHTERS.
VIII Again Take Up the
Navx,s Victory at Santiago.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-THE president.
has again taken Up theaquestiensof re-
wardins the naval officers who putici-
pated in the 6estru 2ti2tl of Ccivera's s. llest
off Santiago, and his final conclusions
will be enbodi-d shorty in reconlmen-
IF a renewal of the a6vs,nce,asnt of Rear
Admiral Sampson sni tie officers under
him by numbers VI h e HIPS some modi-
fcations-the scheme Which the senate
refused to ratify Last sprsng--or accord
ing to some O Iler method.
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GROUNDS OF CONTEST.
Points Upon which Kentucky Legis
Iufurn Musf Pass

Iature Must Pass.
FRANKFORT, Ky, Jan. 1.-The notice
of contest by Senator Goebel and ]. G.
w Beckham against Gov. Taylor and
Lieut.. Gov Marshall were served late
this afternoon. Nine different grounds
of contest are embraced in the notice,
the substance of which are as follows:
First-Alleged use of tissue ballots in
forty counties.
Second-M Military interference with the
election and intimidation of voters in
jefferson county by troops under orders
and personal command of Gov. Bradley.
Third-Alleged unlawful Issuance Of
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-03
Lnwton. Home Fund.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2. = Gen. Corbin,
chairman of the Lawton relief fund, an
Lawton fund received up 10 noon today
amount to $39, $685. which does not in
clude all the Subscriptions made to the
Independent agents III Various outside
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-03
Michiean,s mig Scandal.

LANSING, Mich, Jan 2-Neither ex-
Ouartermaster General White, of Grand
Rapids, nor Adjt. Gen. Marsh: of Allegan,
they have left the state.