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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-11-22
EXPOSITION'S DEBT.
Liabilities Largely In
Excess of $:,.OOO,OOO.

BUFFALO, Nov. 15.-The directors
of the Pan-American Exposition COM
pany and a number of creditors con-
ferred yesterday afternoon and listened
to the reading of the financial report Of
the company as prepared by the au-
ditOr. The report shows the total liza
bilitios of the company at the present
time to be $3.32G, 114.G9 net, assuming
that the assets of $146, 454.15 are col
lcctablc at face.
The company owes for operating eX-
penses and on construction work SJ77,-
94I.73. which item is of course cmbod-
led in the figure Of total liabilities.
An interesting fact shown by the re-
port is the total cost to the exposition
company Of the exposition. The cost,
according to the report, was $500
1920 The total receipts from adms-
siOnS after May l were $2,4G7 ,0GG5S,
and the receipts from concessions were
81. on .J22 20
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-11-22

ILLS, PERUNA
An Opera Singers Experience.

Miss Jennie Hawley, a contralto
singer of great popularity in comic
opera, is one of the many professional
singers who use Peruna. She writes
RIGGS House, WASHINGTON, D. G.
81 regard Peruna as invaluable to
singers and actresses, and all persons
who use their voices in entertaining the
public. 1 have found it excellent for
cold or cough."-Jennie Hawley.
EX-Congressman c. Pelham, of Ban
croft, Va, writes
my sister-in-law has been suffering
from catarrh of the throat for a consider
able time. She has been using Peruna
for about one week, and is manifestly
improved. 1 believe it is an excellent
remedy for catarrh. &C. Pelham.
Not only is Pcruna of untold value in
cases of laryngitis, but bottle of Peru
ma rightly used in the family during the
winter months is of value untold. Peru
ma cures colds, cures coughs, cures la
grippe, cures all diseases due to catarrhal
concessions of the mucous membranes.
Address The Peruna Medicine Co., of
Columbus, o., for a copy of Dr.. Hart
mans latest book on catarrh.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-11-22
MISS STONE HOPEFUL.
Letter From Captive Reaches Sofia.
Brigands Hold For High Ransom.

SOFIA. Nov. 19.-Another letter has
been received from Miss Ellen NJ.
stone. Her health has been somewhat
affected by her continual confinement
and hard fare. but she expresses her.
self as confident of ultimate release.
y letter to Mr.. Dickinson, diplomatic
agent of the United States at Sofia. re-
plying to his proposals concerning a
ransom says the brigands will hold
out for Il figure very much above the
sum at Mr.. Dickinsom'S command.
The btigandS interpret Mr.. Dickin-
sons not having fixed on the sum he is
willing TO pay and on time limit MS
being indications that he can get more
money. They also demand immunity
from prosecution. but it is impossible
for the diplomatic agent of the United
States here to have power to bind the
governments of Bulgaria and Turkey.
This point, however is not likely tc
be serious obstacle in the way Of
the negotiations.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-11-22
New York Markets,

FLOUR-State ana western quiet and
steady Minnesota patents, $3.S0a410 win
ter Straights. \3.4ud3.50; winter extras
81. 60u2.9O; winter patents, 49, 60Q390
WHEAT-Opened steady on a rally in
cables but later eased off under realizing
and fears of a large visible supply in
crease; December, 70 7-l6479 15-lGc.; May,
so 13-16qSl 7-l6c.
RYE-Steady; state, G3q64c., C. /. f., New
York, car lots; No. western, 671Ac., f. o.
b., afloat.
CORN.Opened steady with wheat but
also yielded to subsequent realizing; De
cember, Goa @6j7sc.; May, 67d677sc.
OATS-Dull ana barely steady; track,
white state, 46q52c.; track. white. west
ern, 46G52c.
,PoRKa:steady; mess. sl5a1s; family.
LARD-Firm; prime western steam,
S.95c.
BUTTER--Firm; state dairy. 15q23c. /;
creamery la Poe.
CHEESE-Firm; fancy, large Septem :
Der, 9A4l0c.; fancy large, October 9AD
9Rc. fancy, small. September, 101kQ10% c. !:
fancy, small October, 9AM104c.
EGGS-Firm; state and Pennsylvania,
26027c.; western. candled. 2i427c.
TURPENTINE-Stea at 37Aq3sAc.
RICE-Steady; domestic, 4Q6Isc.; Japan,
TALLoW--steady; city. 1i-lsa5Ac /;
HAYHstsady; shipping. sOassc.; good
to choice, s2le@9Oc
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-11-22

NEW YORK. Nov 19-The annual
exhibition of the National Horse Show
association opened at the Madison
Sleek blue bioodcd cquincs that come
from various parts of North America
between Hudson bay and the gulf and
from ocean to ocean are on hand to re-
ccive admiration and compete for
prizes. ana the world of horse lovers is
gathered in the metropolis to take adj
vantage of the opportunity TO inspect
and admire the elite of horse society
corrallcd in the garden at the most eX.
tensivc exhibition of its kind that New
York ever presented.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-11-22

AUGUSTA. Me-. Nov. 19.-AlthOugh
the last legislature enacted il law inn
years imprisonment or fine not eX-
cecdng 81 600 for negligence or care
lessness which should result in the
shooting of a human being by hunters,
the record Of such fatalities in this
state during the present season is very
heavy. The record up to the present
time shows that twelve persons have
been shot by accident. Five were either
killed outright or wounded 50 that
death followed after Il time. In four
instances the shots were fired by I'M
known persons.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-11-22

CLEN leland. O., Nov. 10. - The
Central Passenger association has
Charleston exposition as follows: The
rate of the regular tourist fares will
he 50 per cent of the double one way
fare between the initial point and the
gateway for season tickets. Beyond
the gateway the through rate will be
constructed upon - per cent of double
the one way fare. ON fifteen day tick
cts both the Central Passenger asSo-
citation and the Southeastern passcn-
ger association have agreed upon the
rate of Que fare for round trip plus 10
per cont.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-11-22

SEATTLE, Wash, NOV. 16.-COrre-
spondence from Naldes. Alaska, says:
Work on the all American trail from
this place to the Yukon has ceased for
the winter. and there is some fear here
that this work is likely to be suspended
or abandoned if congress shall not
make an appropriation to complete it.
In the work already projected and part
ly completed under the supervision of
Major w II. Abercrombe about $l93,-
600 has been expended. The citizens
have held Il meeting and will probably
send committee to Washington in the
interest of the work."
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-11-22
ONLY GOLD MEDAL.
Lieutenant Newcomb Rewarded For
Bravery In Spanish War.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16.-The only
gold medal authorized by congress for
heroic conduct during the war with
Spain has just been forwarded to Lieu
tenant Frank II. NewcOmb, now To-
Gated at Patchogue, y. V, by Assistant
Secretary Taylor of the treasury.
During the Spanish war Lieutenant
Newcomb commanded the revenue cut
ter Hudson and rescued the officers ana
crew of the torpedo boat Winslow from
very perilous position off Cardenas,
Cuba. while the action of May II. 1895
was in progress. Each of the officers
under Lieutenant NeWcomb was award
ed n silver medal and each member Of
his crew Il bronze medal.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-11-22

CHICAGO, Nov. 19.-Samuel Steven
son, brotler-in-law of John AlcXan-
der Dowie, the faith healer" has en-
tered suit to have a receiver appointed
for the Zion lace industries. one Of
Dowie's enterprises for which he i'm
ported fifty lacemaliers from England
Stevenson himself came from England
and alleges that Dowie has withheld
from him remuneration which had been
promised. His bill claims that Dowie
offered him bonus of $4,000, 100000
of the cOmpany'S stock and the super
intendency of the business at good
salary. He further alleges that he got
nothing but the supcrintendency and
that DoWie influenced him into signing
an innocent looking document which in
reality gave DOWie entire ownership
of the lace company.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-11-22

PEKING, Nov. 1S-The empress
doWager has issued another cdict culo-
giving the late Ii Hung Chang and or
dering the erection of memorial arch
near his birthplace. The edict also di-
reefs that the rank of marquis, con-
ferred upon the eldest son of the late
Chinese statesman in his own right,
shall descend through tWcnty-tbree
generations. 1t confers high rank upon
the other sons Of Earl Ii, upon whom
the posthumous rank of a marquis has
been bestowed, and confers dignities
upon his grandsOns, together with lu-
crative Offices
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-11-22
EANY PEOPLE can tolerate slight
catarrhal affections. But this is

Wl catarrhal affections. But this is
not true of the public speaker or
singer. His voice must always be clear,
lungs perfect, digestion undisturbed.
Hence the popularity of Peruna among
the leading professional men and women
of the country.
Fritz Vollmer, President Schw@-
bischer S@ngerbund, Chicago, in a re-
cent letter to The Peruna Medicine Co.,
says:
81 was greatly troubled for
weeks with throat trouble which
the doctors defined as Cafarrh,
but could only give me temporary
relief.
any voice was badly affected
and was afraid I would lose ii
entirely. I read of some of the
wonderful things your Peruna
would do and thought ii advisable
to try some myself.
81 am pleased to state that in a
very short time / was cured. "---
FRITZ VOLLMER.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-11-22
TROOPS ORDERED OUT.
Aloodshed Mt Kentucky Mines Causes
Governor to Act.

JACKSONVILLE, Ky, Nov. 49,
Mining troubles in this district have
brought more bloodshed. James II.
Smith, negro striker, is dead; George
Crouch another striker, is fatally
wounded, while John West. Hut Daw-
son and Nathan Bush, all guards, are
wounded, but none of them danger
Dusly.
Men. aroused by the crash of bullets,
rushed to small timber piles arranged
for use in such an emergency and
from behind these returned the fire.
The attacking party, sending volley
after volley into this quarter, kept up
steady fire on the tipple, engine
room, stable and other buildings of the
company, while the guards were doing
effective work.
The battle ragged for almost an hour
and half. when the assailants with
drew, leaving Smith dead and Crouch
shot through on the field. How many
wounded they took with them is not
known, but the leader was seen to fall,
and it is believed some of the party
who went to the rescue We're hit.
Following the battle at the Provi-
dence mine there were riots at other
Kentucky mines. An attack was made
on the nine guards at the Monarch
mines. three miles from darlington.
but it was repulsed. Two employees
of the St Bernard Coal company at
Norton's Gap were fired upon by a
man who sprang from behind a tree.
There was much trouble at other
places. but neither injury nor loss of
life followed.
Owing to the days riots and the Sc
rious condition in the mining field of
Webster and Hopkins counties the
governor has ordered out the militia.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-11-22
PHILIPPINE SKiRMISHES
Iissurgcnt Attack In Samnr-Fighting
In Southern LuzOn.


MANILA, Nov. accompany e Of
the Ninth infantry, Captain f. NJ.
Shoeffel, was attacked by fifty bolo-
men and several insurgents armed with
rifles at Il point six miles from Ia
rangnan. in the island of Samar. The
insurgents tried to nssh the Americans;
but, failing to accomplish their pur-
pose. they quickly broke and scattered.
The men of, the Ninth had corporal
and scout killed and one private
wounded. Sixteen of the bolomcn were
killed. while the riflcmen escaped.
Ten Hotchkiss rapid fire guns will be
sent to the southern islands for opcr-
ations in the mountains.
Captain Herman Hall of the Twenty
several days in Batangas province. He
had four separate engagements with
the insurgents there. Judging from
the firing on these occasions, Captain
Hall estimates the force of each band
of the rebels at from thirty to fifty.
They made no attempt to charge Cap
tain Halls party. Captain Halls scout
iNf'hit'' III tliN capture VI 'IiN ii''ui7
gent officer and 10000 pounds of rice.
General Sumner commander of the
district of southern Luzon. highly
praises Captain Hartman and his
troop of the First cavalry. who last
Wednesday morning attacked 400 in
surgents intrenched in rifle pits at
Buan, Batangas province. and routed
them. General Sumner says the blow
then administered by Captain Hart
man was the most severe the insur-
gents have suffered since lie General
tl'ict
The municipal authorities have de-
cided to enlarge the city of Manila and
to incorporate within its limits the
suburb of Santa Ana.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-11-22

NORTIlFIELD, Mimi. Nov. To-
Professors and students of Carleton col
lege recorded and charted more than
1000 meteors. The shower began about
II 80 o'clock and continued until sun
rise. All meteors Of any importance
We're chartcd upon specially prepared
charts. The climax was reached at
5:1S:02, when Il brilliant meteor of mag
nitude minus was seen To enter the
constellation of Hydra. BY accurate
determination the trail persisted for
twenty-five minutes. Several thousand
large leOnids were seen at Goodsell
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-11-22

DALLAS, Tex, Nov. 1G.-GOvernor
Sayres has received letter from Hon.
+. w. Seabury, a member of the legis-
lature in whose district Zapata county
is situated, saying the people in that
county are starving and that unless
immediate relief reaches them nearly
is no chance to raise any Kind of crops
there earlier than next April or May
Mr.. Seabury says there is scarcely Il
bit of food on hand and appeals for
outside aid at once. Governor Sayres
Immediately sent $500 to Mr.. Seabury,
and relief supplies will be got into IA
moment
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-11-22
GER MAN GOOD WILL.
ambassador Won Holleben
Brings Friendly Greetings.
RELATIONS WITH US ARE CORDIAL.
Tribute to the Martyrcd President
High Praise For Our Present EN-
ccutive-Germany Has No De-
signs on American Territory.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19.-Herr Won
Holleben, the German ambassador to
the United States, has just returned to
Washington from his summer vaca-
ton in Europe and has resumed the
duties of his post here His cXccllency
seems to be in excellent spirits and
much benefited by his leave of alb
sencc and by the complete rest from
his responsible work. When asked
about the existing relations between
Germany and the United States, his
eXcellcncy said:
They have never been better or
more cordial The great sorrow which
came to your country through the trag-
edy in Buffalo has greatly aroused the
sympathy of the German people. who
are so closely united to the people of
the United States by the many ties of
blood and friendship. Just as in pri-
Nate life we think more of a friend
whom fate has made to suffer severely
so the German people have been
brought nearer to those of the United
States through the latter country's
great misfortune. Mr.. McKinley's
great qualities in private life as well
as his great craftsmanship, shown in
his dealing with public affairs. have
always been thoroughly understood
and appreciated.
my cOuntrymen," continued the en-
bassador, look up to your new, chiv-
alrOus president with admiration and
full confidence, admiring the country
at the same time which can produce
man of such high abilities as your
chief executive"
The ambassador before leaving Ger
many had been received by his aies-
ty the emperor. who instructed him to
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-11-22

SAN. FRANCISCO. Nov. 16.-In one
of the most unsatisfactory prizctights
ever witnessed in this country James
j. Jcffries proved the victor last night
over Gus Ruhlin, the Akron giant. In
the fifth round of what was to have
been Il twenty round struggle Rubin
Wiltcd and then surrendered to his peer.
to the utter amaZement and disgust of
the assembled thousands.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-11-22

PORTLAND, Or, Nov. 19.-Dia-
monds valued at $4,000 ana about 500
in money have been stolen from room
in the Portland hotel occupied by A. f.
Lowenthal of New York city, dealer
in precious stones, and the thief man
aged to escape with the booty.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-11-22

SARATOGA, y. y, Nov. 19.-The
will of former Congressman George
Vest of Ballston Spa has been admit
ted to probate. The estate is valued at
81, 250.0O0. The benefciaries are the
deceased's son and daughter, George
West, Jr, of Ballston Spa ana Mrs.
Florence l.. Mabee of Saratoga Springs.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-11-22
ST. Louis Health Board BIamed.

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 19.-The coroner
has rendered n verdict finding the St
Louis health department negligent in
the preparation of diphtheria anti
toxin, the administration of which re-
Gently caused the deaths by lockjaw Of
seven children.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-11-22
That THRoee,No HEADACHE.

Would quickly leave you, If YOU used
DIR. Kings New Life Pills. Thousands
of sufferers have proved their matchless
merit for Sick and Nervous Headaches.
They make pure blood and build up your
health. Only 20 cents. Money back if
not cured. Sold by DR.. w. III. Sheldon,
druggist.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-11-22

LONDON, Nov. 19.-Lord Kitchener,
cabling to the war office from Pretoria,
reports that since Nov. the British
columns have killed 43 and wounded 10
Beers and that 297 lave been taken
prisoners.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-11-22

EMBASSlDOR Won HOLIEBEN.
convey to Mr.. Roosevelt his ma iosty's
most friendly greetings ana best wish
es of success for his administration.
MY sovereign" the ambassador
said, has the most frank admiration
for Americas progress and the most
cordial and friendly feelings for the
United States. His majesty has. as
you know, Just shown once more how
he appreciates American skill and
workmanship in having yacht built
in the United States. All talk that his
majesty desires to bring the Eurupean
nations together in Il challenge of
Americas progress in the commercial
world is of course without founda-
ton
Before closing the interview his ex-
cellency said:
Il have one more thing to say You
are without doubt aware that at regu-
lar intervals reports appear in the
newspapers to the effect that Germa-
ny is trying to acquire coalng stations
or a foothold of some kind in South
America or in the West Indian waters.
These reports are started again and
again by our enemies, who don't like
to see us' on too friendly terms with
the United States. I can tell YOU now
that | am officially authorized to state
that Germany has no such purpose in
view. | want to deny now once for all
these ever recurring reports in an en-
phatic and unqualified way. ! have
told this to the president, who was
especially glatified by it,"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-11-22
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.
Notable Events of the Week BriehJ
and 'kerseIy Told.


and serscIY Told.
General Tribe RIDES expedition
against Colombia has failed.
Disquieting rumors were circulated
in Rome as to nearness of the pope's
death.
Several hundred telephone connec-
tons in Chicago We're cut by unknown
persons.
Miss Marie j. Eastwick of Phiiadel-
phia was sent to prison in London for
forgery
Twenty-Five Japanese We're reported
to have been killed in a wreck in Mon
.ana.
Monday. Nov. Is.
Deaths in Camden, y. j., from lock-
/ Jaw following vaccination now num-
Der five.
In its second test at Sandy Hook the
/ Gathmann gun failed to fulfill the pre-
dictions made for it.
\ memorial tablet marking the site
of the battle of Fort Washington in
New York city was unveiled.
The southwestern express on the
/ Northern Central railway was wrecked
/ by dynamite near York, Pa.
Henri Fournier lowered the worlds
motor record for n mile to II 10 sec
onds in the automobile races on Coney
/ Island boulevard.
Commissioner General Powderly's
annual report shows that more than
/ half million aliens arrived in the
United States during the last year.
Yale defeated Princeton at football
II to o; Cornell defeated Columbia, II
to o: Harvard defeated Dartmouth. -
to l.. and Pennsylvania defeated Car
Isle Indians, Ii to II.
Saturday, Nov. 10.
The further growth of top cotton in
Texas is said to have been stopped by
frost.
The state department has finally sue
9eeded in communicating with Miss
Stone.
\ heavy snowStorm, with the mor-
curry down to zero, is reported in north
ern Michigan.
The only two PopuliStS remaining in
the senate have announced that they
i MOulu HtIbdllt bt tluSNtu WIFI Tue
Democrats.
FridnH, Nov. IL.
Liverpool has been declared to be
free from the plague.
Frost and snow of unprecedented
severity for this season have swept
over England.
Safeblowers got 500 in money and
50. 100 in bonds ami stamps at the
Rock Creek 90 postotfice.
To show its defiance of the sultan n
Morocco tribe has carried off eighteen
girls in a fight with another tribe.
The president has announced that
appointments in our insular positions
are not to be influenced by politics.
Ex-Governors David b. Hill and
Frank $. Black appeared as opposing
counsel in the MolineuX case before
the court of general sessions in New
| York
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-11-22
I'LL Stuffed Up

That's the condition OF many sufferers
from catarrh, especially in the morning.
Great difficulty is experienced in clear
ing the head and throat.
No wonder catarrh causes headache,
impairs the taste, smell and hearing,
pollutes the breath, deranges the stom-
ach and affects the appetite.
To cure catarrh, treatment must be
constitutional-alte Alternative and tonic.
II was afflicted with catarrh. | took
medicines of different kinds, giving each
a fair trial; but gradually grew worse until
i could hardly hear, taste or smell. l then
concluded to try Hoods Sarsaparilla, and
after taking five bottles | was cured and
have not had any return of the disease
since" EUGENE FORBES, Lebanon. Kan.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-11-22
Hoods CQrSdpdrifi0

Cures catarrh-it soothes and strength
ems the mucous membrane and builds
up the whole system.