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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-08-02
Keel of Big WarshiD Lnid,

PHILADELPHIA July 81 The keel
of the armored cruiser Pennsylvania, the
first vessel of the new navy to be named
after the state in which nearly all the
more modern vessels were built, has been
laid at the yard of the William Cramp
Ship and Engine Building company.
When the PENNSYLVANIA is completed, the
New York and Brooklyn, the only armor-
ed cruisers in the United States navy,
will be small in comparison with the new
warship The cruiser will have speed
second only to the Variag. the Russian
cruiser and the fastest atloat. \ sister
ship to the Pennsylvania. the armored
cruiser Colorado, will be built later by the
Cramps.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-08-02
GOOD WORK FOR GOOD ROADS.
The National Train Has Aroused En-
thusiasm In Several states.

CHICAGO, July 20.-The National
Good Roads train, equipped three months
ago with modern machinery, engineers
erary.
President W. II. Moore of the Nation
al Good Roads association reports that
the train has made q stand at 16 differ
ent cities i'll five states, carried more than
10000 passengers to the various conven-
tons and constructed little more than
20 miles of earth roads and nearly three
miles of macadam road as object lessons.
President Moore says that everywhere
the lesson has been received with en-
thusiasm and that particularly in the
southern states the people are investigat-
ing existing road lava. adopting the con-
tract system for building roads and pre-
pairing to enact practical road legislation
in their next general state assembly.
Preparations are being made to run a
thoroughly equipped and novel good roads
train to Buffalo about Sept 10 for the
purpose of carrying the latest machinery
for the improvement of streets and
roads
The international congress for good
! roads will be held at Buffalo Sept 16 to
p inclusive. Invitations have already
been sent to the Hon. james Wilson,
secretary of agriculture, for the purpose
Of inviting delegates from foreign coun-
tries. The Buffalo meeting will be the
| first international roads congress that
has ever been called in the United States.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-08-02
Leonard Ate Thirty GOats,

NEW YORK. July 29.-The British
steamer Bucentaur has just arrived from
Calcutta and Colombo. She brought a
huge leopard consigned to Mr.. Burke
Of Philadelphia. The leopard is fierce
creature. When brought on board, it was
incased in cage built by natives, which
was not any too strong. The first night
after leaving port the leopard nearly es-
capped confinement, and it required the
united efforts Of the crew to secure him.
Thirtytive live goats were shipped as
food for the leopard, Of which he has de-
voured thirty. The British steamer Afridi,
from China and Japan ports, brought a
collection of very fine wild animals con-
sisting of bears, deer, 16 monkeys, 2
orang outangs, l leopard, l lemur and
l anoa, said to be the smallest living bo-
vine in existence. \ number of valuable
animals died during the voyage.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-08-02
cHINA'S FOREIGN OFFICE.
Five Appointed on the Board. with
| Ching Mt the Head.

PEKING. July 30.-An imperial edict
has been received here definitely appoint
ing Prince Ching, Wang Wen Shao, Chu
Huang Chi, .Hsu Shou Peng and Lien
Fang as the new foreign Office which is to
succeed the old tsung-li-yamen. The first
three named are also in the board of re-
gency, and Wang Wen Shao and Chu
Huang Chi are members of the grand
council. Lien Fang understands French
The secretaries are forbidden to hold 9TH
er offices. Four of the ministers will deal
especially with Great Britain. Russia,
France and Germany respectively. Prince
Ching is the president The salaries of
the ministers have been increased.
Nearly 1000 German, French and Ital-
ian troops started TO leave last Saturday.
They continued to depart yesterday, and
all of this contingent will be gone by to-
night.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-08-02
cREscEUs WORLDS CHAMPION.
Ill Records Broken by the Famous
Trotting stallion.

CLEVELAND, July 27.-Amid the en-
thusiastic cheers of nearly 10000 people
Cresceus, the worlds champion trotting
stallion, again demonstrated that he IS
the peer of all trotters by trotting mile
yesterday afternoon over the GlenVllle
track in 2:O2M. This establishes new
worlds trotting record for both sexes, re-
placing the former worlds record OF
2:O3h, held by The Abbot.
The circumstances connected with TINS
remarkable performance were anything
but conducive to fast time, as, owing to
the heavy rains, the track was not in the
best of condition, and it was about $50 p.
m. before the track was deemed to be In
sufficiently good shape to warrant making
the attempt. At that time the suns heat
had been replaced by cool breezes.
Then there were but few horsemen that
looked for n mile better than 300. After
having been given several preliminary
miles George Ketcham came out with the
stallion to attempt what seemed an impos-
sible feat. Ketcham nodded for the word
on the third score. the horse trotting like
a machine.
Accompanied by runner. the chestnut
stallion fairly flew to the quarter, the
timers watches registering just 80 sec
onds
As Crcsccus swung into the back
stretch he was joined by second runner
and. although many predicted that the
footing was such MS would rctard his
speed. he reached the half in | :01. AS the
time was hung out the immense crowd
broke out in cheers. as it was evident that
the mile would he fast one.
The thrcC-quartcr pole was reached in
| 1919. and as the great stallion trottcd
into the stretch. runner ON either side.
his frictionlcss, machinclikc stride was
fairly eating up the distance
Never once faltering notwithstanding
the terrific clip. he fairly flew to the wire,
being sustained only by his indomitnhlo
courage and almost human intelligence.
not being touched once by the whip. his
sole urging being the drivers voice and
the laundering hoof beats of the accom-
panying runners.
As the time for the mile was announced
l-2:O2S and the immense crowd real
lied that new worlds record had been
established Kctcham and his favoritc
stallion were rendered an ovation such as
has been but seldom witnessed on n race
track.
Cresceus now not only holds the world 5
trotting record for both sexes. but last
week at the Detroit grand circuit by trot-
ting in 2:O0a, and 2:05 in his race against
Charley Herr secured the worlds record
for the two fastest heats ever trotted in a
race. his second mile in 2:05 also being a
new worlds record for the fastest mile
| ever trOttpd
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-08-02
MANlLA'S TAX RATE.
Landowners Want Commission to
Reduce II From = to Per Cent.

MANILA, July 3O.-The Philippine
commission has resumed the discussion Of
the proposed charter for Manila. Attor-
ney Robles, representing the landowners
who held a meeting on Sunday, presented
a petition for Il reduction of the property
tax from . to per cent. The commission
stated that the expenses of Manila last
year were S1,42I 900. 1t was expected
that S1,OOOOOO would be sufficient in the
future, but if the tax was reduced the
funds would amount to only 5000 600. in
Guiding 100000 from insular receipts,
thus leaving considerable shortage.
Governor Taft explained that these tax
es would protect a large class of high
priced commodities and would do away
with the necessity of heavier imports.
The landowners have not demonstrated
the feasibility Of the reduction of the tax.
They are merely contestng the imposition
of per cent tax on the ground that
such a rate is excessive.
Major Allen. formerly of the Forty
third volunteer infantry. has been APP
pointed chief of the insular constabularF.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-08-02
THE ELECTOR BILL
Draft of the New Measure Be.
fore Cuban Convention.
UNIVERSAL S UFFRACE is pROPOSEE
But OHcehoIdcrs Must he Able to
Read and Write-President Must
De Cuban or Natural
lied Soldier

HAVANA, July 30-There was gooo
attendance at yesterdays session of tho
Cuban constitutional convention, wheI
the electoral bill, as drafted by the cleo
tOral commission, was submitted. Tbs
measure provides for universal suffrage
but restrictions as to ability to read and
write are imposed in the case of office
holders
Governors of provinces and provincial
legislators must be of Cuban birth or have
been naturalizcd for a period of eight
years. They must he Mt least 80 years of
age They must also be heads of families
or property owners or they must possess
title by public decree or have filled office
by popular vote.
The same restrictions regarding citizen.
ship are laid upon congressman. who must
be - years of age. Senators must be Gu.
ban by birth and 30 years of age.
The president must be Cuban or nat.
uralized. In the latter case, as provided
by the constitution, he must have served
in the Cuban army for ten years. He
must he at least 40 years of age. The
same conditions apply to the vice presi'
dent
Senators shall he elected by provincial
legislatures and an equal number of citi
ban by birth or have been naturalzcd for
period of eight years They must be at
least - years Of age and able to read and
write. They must have resided in the
province for two years and be among the
largest real estate taxpayers. The other
half must have professional degrees oil
must have held public office.
Presidential electors shall be Cuhans by
birth or have been naturalized for Pc
riod of eight years, and they must be &c
years of age.
The project provides for two elections
At the first will be elected governors OF
provinces, provincial legislators and sena
torial electors. At the second. to be held
eight days later, congressman and presi
Dental electors will be chosen. Thirty
days after the second election the prcsi
Dental electors will meet in Santa Clara
to elect the president.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-08-02
kansas and Missouri Revived.

KANSAS CITY, July 30.-The
drought has been broken in Kansas and
Missouri 10y good rains. which have fallen
in heavy and frequent showers since Sun
day morning. The outlook for II contin-
ued fall is good. Colonel George w.
Neale, who has watched conditions close
ly in Kansas for score of years, says
that Kansas would raise nearly half a
crop of corn. He said the people would
raise sufficient forage for all the cattle
now on the range in Kansas. The rains
will greatly benefit fall pastures. Al
ready the brown prairies are changing to
green, and farmers and stockmen say the
landscape will show pleasing contrast
within the next two weeks.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-08-02
DRAWING FOR HOMES
One Thousand Claims Award.
ed the First Day.
VAST CROWDS WATCH PROCEEDINGS.
Hundreds without Food or Drink
During the Entire Day-Some
Valuable Prizes Drawn in the
Kiowa-Comanche Country.

Ell RENO, o. T., July 30.-Oklaho.
mas great land lottery was begun here in
earnest yesterday, and when the commits.
sioners appointed by the federal govern.
ment adjourned the drawing for the day
1000 of the choice of the 1900 16O
aero claims in the Kiowa- Comanche
country had been awarded.
The first name drawn from the wheels
was that of Stephen A. Holcomb of
Pauls Valley, l. r., for a homestead in
the Ell Reno district and the second
Leonard Lamb Of Augusta. O. 7. These
two men select the two choice claims in
this district. The capital prize winners,
however, proved to be James II. Wood
of Weathcrford. o. r., whose name was
the first to come from the Lawton dis
trict wheel. and Miss Matte II. Beal
of Wichita, Kan, who drew the second
number in that district They will have
the privilege of making the first filings
in the Lawton district and will undoubt-
eddy choose the two quarter sections adj
joining that town. These are considered
the most valuable in the territory and
are, it is estimated, worth from $40. 900
to $4,000 each.
The day was one of keen excitement,
replete with interesting scenes. 1t is
estimated that fully 10000 persons wit
messed the drawing. The immense throng
was wrought up to the highest pitch.
The drawing of the first names was fol-
lowed by mighty shout.
Each succeeding winning for time
was met with shouts Of applause and
merriment. All was pleasantly. Every
man. though he did not draw prize from
the wheels yesterday. had steadfaSt faith
that today or the next day will surely
see him the possessor of slip reading
him a title clear to 100 acres of Okla
homa's land.
The crowds fairly exhausted them
selves. and when the close of the draw
ing for the day was announced ut Il
O'Clock hundreds who had neither eaten
nor drunk during the day sank to the
ground where they stood from sheer
fatigue or dragged themselves to better
places for rest or to refreshment booths
up town. The day was remarkably free
from quarrels, and general satisfaction
with the governments method of dis
posing of the land was felt.
1t has been found that many hundred
applicants have repeated and that 9th
ers have applications SO illegible that
they will be thrown out. Over this much
discord has resulted, and the outcome
may be an appeal to the courts.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-08-02
Chicago Cattle Market GIutted.

CHICAGO, July 29.-The commission
men and packers at the Union stock
yards during the last five or six days
have taken care of $40O0,000 worth Of
cattle. The animals are still coming from
scorched Kansas and distant Texas and
half a score Of other states. The farmers
are sending their stock to Chicago and
are smashing all worlds records and put
ting the stockyards people to the severest
test they ever experienced. In single file.
CLOSE formation. these cattle would make
a line that would reach from Chicago to
Bloomington, His. Standing upon each
others backs. they would make tower
of at least 40 miles high.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-08-02

MINNEAPOLIS. July 30.-Minneap-
oils millers will not enter into a contract
to guarantee the wages of the packers
and nailers for year. This informa-
ton was communicated to the dissatis-
fed workmen at conference. 1t re-
mains for the packers and nailers to say
whether or not they will strike. The mill
crs stated their position unequivocally
and refused absolutely TO entertain any
proposition looking to the signing of a
contract. The original demand of the
men was for five years contract at
1913 a day for packers and 1925 for
nailers, an increase of % cents day
each, but they finally concluded to be sat
isted with a one year contract provided
they could get it.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-08-02
Columbia Won Aston Cup.

NEWPORT, X. l.. July 3O.-The old
cup defender Columbia won the $1,000
Aston cup for sloops yesterday, leading
the new cup yacht Constitution at the
finish by Pm. lbs. official time. The race
was sailed in a fine breeze from the
north, the course being a triangular one
of IS miles. The Constitution got over
the line first, and the two 30 footers
had hot race around the first mark
and well down to the turn. On the sec
ond leg Columbia passed the Constitu-
ton to windward and increased this
lead to about 212 minutes at the turn.
On the last leg of So miles the Consti-
tuition gained a few seconds. but it was
not sufficient to bring her within hailing
distance of the old boat, and for the sec
ond time in the history of these races a
new aspirant for international cup hon
ors was defeated by an old defender
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-08-02

LONDON, July 3O.-"J. Pierpont Nor
gan, before his recent departure for the
United States" says the Paris CORE
spondent of The Daily Express left Il
check for 10000 with General Horace
Porter to be paid on delivery at the Unit
ed States embassy of certain valuable rel
les of Lafayette said to be in a pawn
brokers' shop in London. How they got
there is not known, but the story is that
among them are the sculptured gold jug
and sword carried throughout the Ameri-
can campaign which Lafayette left to his
hairs -
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-08-02
MORGAN'S REASONS.
why the Steel Trust Is willing to
Settle the Strike.

NEW YORK, July 3O.-The World
says
1T is authoritatively affirmed that j..
Pierpont Morgan was induced to take the
settlement of the big steel strike away
from his subordinates in the billion dollar
steel trust because:
"First.-He feared an appeal to con-
gress for more drastic legislation against
trusts.
"Sccond.-This would seriously affect
the $1,000 stockholders and the billion
and a half capital of the trust.
"Third.-He wanted to head off the
forthcoming report of the industrial COM
mission to congress that the trust has
$500. 100000 of watered stock in its CAPT
tai.
"Fourth-H feared the result of a
long struggle with organized labor be
cause Andrew Carnegie has a first mort
gage on the trust of S3OO.OOO,uoO in
bonds, and he might, in connection with
the antiMorgan faction, gain control
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-08-02
New Maine Launched,

PHILADELPHIA July 29.-The bat
tleship Maine, designed to be bigger,
stronger and faster than her namesake,
whose shapeless mass still lies in the
harbor of Havana, has been launched
from the yards of the William Cramp
Ship and Engine Building company. The
great hull's initial dip into the waters of
the Delaware river was success in ev-
cry way. One of the largest crowds that
have ever seen a warship leave the ways
at Cramps yard was on hand, and
patriotism ran wild as the ship left her
cradle
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-08-02

NEWARK, n. j., July 30.-A tornado
swept over Newark and the vicinity at
4 o'clock yesterday. No one was serious
ly injured. Outside the town in the path
of the storm trees were torn up by the
roots and roofs were torn from houses.
The roads are impossible from fallen
trees and washouts, and telephone wires
are down. The storm came out of the
northwest suddenly. AS the funnel shaped
gray cloud approached heavy black
cloud rolled up behind it and burst. A
heavy shower of hail followed.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-08-02
Edward Wis Title,

LONDON, July 27.-In the house Of
lords the Marquis of Salisbury in introduce
ing bill in relation to the royal title said
his majesty would probably assume this
title: Edward the Seventh, by the grace
of God, of Great Britain and Ireland and
of all the British dominions beyond the
seas; king defender of the faith, emperor
of India Lord Salisbury said the bill
would be permissive, making it lawful for
his majesty within six months Of the pass
ing of the bill to make such additions to
the title as might seem fitting to him.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-08-02

VIENNA. July 29.-Emperor Francis
Joseph has forwarded n generous gift to
Sonora Concha MendcZ. the Mexican
songstress on the occasion Of her eight
ieth birthday. After Emperor Maxi
milan had been shot and Empress Car
lotta had gone insane the audience at a
Mexican theater called upon Mendez to
sing song vilifying them but she cried
out, NO, | shall not villify the dead and
the unhappy" and hush fell upon the
house. The incident is recalled in con-
necton with the gift.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-08-02
Free Trade With Porto Rico.

WASHINGTON, July 26.-The presi-
dent has issued his proclamation estab-
fishing free trade between Porto Rico and
the United States and declaring the or
ganization of a civil government for the
island. The proclamation is formal, and
only in the body of the resolutions adopt
ed by the Porto Rican legislature, which
have been published, does it appear that
the island is at this time set free CONNER
cially in commemoration of the anniver-
sary of the planting of the American flag
on the island.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-08-02
The SchIey Inquiry Court.

WASHINGTON, July 2G.-The secre-
tary of the navy has announced that
the court of inquiry to investigate the
conduct of Rear Admiral Winfield Scott
Schley will consist of Admiral George
Dewey Rear Admiral Lewis Ashfield
Kimberly. retired, and Rear Admiral
Andrew Ellicott Kennedy Benham, re-
tired The court, it is announced. will
meet in the large reception room of the
secretary of the navy's Office on Sept. u.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-08-02
To Teach In PHILIPPINES.

NORTHAMPTON, Mass, July 3d.
Five of the graduates of Smith college,
class Of 1901, recently received appoint
ments to teach in the Philippines, but
three of them have declined their APP
pointment principally because of the re-
quirement that teachers must remain in
the islands three years. The two who
have accepted are Miss Frances c. Buff
hngton Of Boston and Miss Belsita NJ.
Hill of New Haven.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-08-02
End of the Texas Drourbt

DALLAS, July 29.-The drought has
been broken by heavy rains in approx
mately 20 per cent of the cotton growing
districts. These rains have fallen regu-
larly for the last four days over the ex-
treme northern and southern rims of the
cotton belt. About so per cent of cot
ton lands in the large central district To-
Gated inside this circle has received only
local and scattering showers.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-08-02

SHANGHAI, July 80. = The North
China Daily News announces that there
has been a recrudescence of outbreaks by
the Boxers in the province of Shangtung
in consequence of the success of the al
lied villagers in Chilli province against
the troops of Ii Hung Chang. The noto-
rious Yung Lu. who was imperial treas
urer and later generaissimo of the north
ern army, has been appointed to the lu-
crative post Of comptroller general Of the
revenue board.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-08-02
The Shamrock En- Route.

GOUROCK. July 29,-Shamrock II,
accompanied by the Erin, has sailed for
New York. Great enthusiasm was dis
played as the challenger departed. Cap
tain Sycamore desired to go under can
vas, and he was favored with q light
easterly wind sufficient TO keep the flags
streaming in the direction the yachts had
~ sail
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-08-02
To Cross Mediterranean In the Air.

PARIS, July 30.-COmte de la Vaulx,
the aeronaut, who will attempt to cross
the Mediterranean in a balloon about
the middle of August, has arrived in
Toulon to superintend the preparatory ar
rangements. President Loubet, NJ. de
Lanessan, French minister of marine,
and many other prominent persons have
contributed to the cost of the expert
ment.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-08-02
BURLINGTON
:. BANK,
sS,25O,s 23.6I|
TRUSTEES.
HENRY WELLS.
INCORPORATES Is4S.

Receives and pays deposits daily. Deposit :
made on either of the first four business days
OF any month draw interest from the LIST. Id
made afterward interest will commence the
first CT the following month.
Interest will be credited to depositors Jan
uary LIST and July LIST, compouding twice q
year. There are no stockholders in this bank
All earnings, less expenses, belong TO de |
positors. The rate of interest depends on the|
earnings but the legislature at its last session
passed law fixing the rate that any savings !
bank in the state can pay at not to exceed
three and one halt per cent per annum, unit !
its surplus reaches ten per cent of its deposit !
when special dividend is provided for.
All taxes in this State are paid by the bank|
on deposits OF $500 or less. Deposits ard
received in sums from 81 TO $4,000, and no In |
terest will be paid on any sum in excess Of
this amount, except on deposits by widows
orphans, administrators, executors, guar
dams, charitable or religious institutions O.
on trust funds deposited by order OF court.
Funds may be sent by Dank check or draf |
or postal money order and deposit book will
be returned by next mail.
Applications for loans or for information a :
to standing OF the bank may be made to Ruff !
Wainwright, Middlebury, or K. c. Dixie
Bristol.
CHARLES p. SMITH. President
FREDERICK W. WARD Treasurer
:. lSHAM. Asst Treas.