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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-24

There has been a decided increase in speculative activity during the past two weeks. says Henry Clews, the banker. This could not be entirely attributed to the Louisville & Nash vile incident, though that may have been a stimulating factor. The prin- cipal cause has been the prospective improvement in monetary conditions. Local bank reserves may be low just now, but the turning point has been reached; currency will soon return from the interior with increasing free dom relieving the loan situation from fear of natural stringency for several months to come. Very likely the money market will now work along fairly comfortably until the crop move ment begins; assuming of course that no seriously untoward events occur during the next three months. The effect of the recent Russian and Brit ish loans upon the international finan- cial markets can be fairly measured. The former is not factor of import ance; the latter will be issued so grad ually as not to produce any material disturbance. Possibly at later date We may export fair amounts of gold to Europe on account of American in- vestment in consols but ill view of our large supply of gold and the increas- ing production of the same this need cause no uneasiness. The approach of peace, moreover, in South Africa will stimulate the production of gold in that quarter. and so tend to divert demand from this section; the worlds Dloney markets thus being in an easier condition than for some time past
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-24

After the most dramatic session or the fifty-seventh congress, and per- haps of many preceding congresses, writes a Washington correspondent' the Cuban reciprocity bill passed the house of representatives last Friday by q vote of 247 to D. The bill, as passed. does not, however, meet with the approval of the avowed friends or Cuba. Through the efforts of the democrats, who voted as one man and with an exhibition of discipline such as has been seldom equalled, and with the help of certain republicans who, it is claimed, had for their object the eventual defeat of the measure, the bill was amended in the committee or the whole so that it would, on going into operation, remove the differential on refined sugar and so afford relief to the American consumers as well as the Cuban producers-and at the ex- pense of the American Sugar Refining coHpaIy. popullrly hHoWn as lHe su- gar trust. In this form the bill goes to the senate where the republicans have q majority of nearly two to one and it remains to be seen whether those republicans who were so ready to afford relief to Cuba at the expense of the beet sugar industry, will be s1x-3 3r 1,o& inf tails the profits of the trust
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-24

The visit of the state board of health to Waterbury should settle for the time being at. least all doubts, even among the most ardent doubters, as to whether or no we have smallpox 1n Waterbury. The action of the local officials was upheld in every particu- lar. and the advice of Secretary Linds- ley was for all to get vaccinated. To be prepared for an epidemic of this kind is half the battle. Waterbury had been free from smallpox for so long q time that it was not looked for when it came. and although the health board grappled with the disease and the man first discovered with it was promptly isolated, it has spread to such an ex- tent that the cost to the city will be large. It has been q good lesson for Waterbury, however, and we venture to say that when the epidemic comes again if it ever does, better prepara- tions for crushing it out will be in force
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-24

The Philippine government bill is now the regular order in the senate, and it will be. followed by the isthmian canal bill, at least, so say several mem bers of the republican steering com mittee. It is possible, however, that the republicans do not appreciate the organized opposition with which their present bill will be met. The testi- mony which is being presented to the Philippine committee is constantly tending to prove the correctness of democratic contentious as well as to demonstrate the appalling cruelty and disregard for the rules of civilized war fare of which certain American officers have been guilty.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-24

the letter of the law while squeezing the people.
 If the housekeepers of the country had votes the republicans would be put out of power as fast as elections could be held.
 Pierpont Morgan's flag isn't the skull and crossbones, but his methods bring about the same results as those of the old-time pirates.
 Democrats in the house were taught a useful and needed lesson by their re- cent victory More can be won by sticking together.
 Congress is said to be jealous of the big Masonic fair that is being held Ill Washington because Of the immense crowds it is drawing.
 It is said that the republican insur- gents in the house may go so far as to demand a new candidate for speak CT, if their party controls the next house. This isn't likely to be impor- tant. as the next house will certainly be democratic unless there is great change in public sentiment between now and election day.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-24

There's advertising every day,
 And each on fancy lines; There's patent cures for all diseases
 Except the use of wines. We know not if they tell the truth,
 But this we say to thee: For health and strength and merri-
 ment,
 Drink Fenton's Breakfast Tea. There are many imitators
 Of our business and our art, And there may be some pretenders
 Who may fancy they are smart. But we stand before the public
 As solid as can be. And the best produce from China
 Is Fenton's Oolong Tea. We are not monopolistic
 Tn the race for mundane gain; We'll treat you we'll whene'er yeu call At Jefferson and South Main. That is an old established house
 Where many things are free. And all our goods are up to date,
 Like Fenton's Ceylon Tea.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-24
MONUMENTS

I have the largest and best stock of finished Monuments from which work that will be wanted for Memorial day can be selected.
 You can save money, make suitable selection and get the best of work by calling on me.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-24

GA neighbor ran in with a bottle of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar- rhoea Remedy when my son was sus- fering with severe cramps and was given up as beyond hope by my. regu- lar physician. who stands high in his profession. After administering three doses of it my son regained conscious ness and recovered entirely within twenty-four hours" says Mrs Mary Haller of Mt Crawford. Va. This rem. edy is for sale by all druggists.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-24
GOOD FOR RHEUMATISM.

Last fall was taken with very severe attack of muscular rheumatism which caused me great pain and an- noyance. After trying several prescrlp- tions and rheumatic cures, decided to use Chamberlain's Pain Balm, which I had seen advertised in the South ,Jerseyman. After two applications of this remedy I was much better. and after using one bottle was completely cfed. .-Sallie Harris, Salem, N. J. For sale by all druggists.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-24
HEARD 1a PASSING

Congressman Cushing has earned T conspicuous place on Speaker Tender sons little black list
 The republican bosses of the house are trying to find out here they "are at" From this distance they seem to be ssit.''
 Attorney-General Knox has kindly warned the beef trust to keep insi7le
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-03-21
NEST ADDISON.

John Hutchinson is to take charge of Mrs.
]. w. Wrights farm the coming year.
d. c. Smith went to Middlebury last week
to attend the funerals of DR.. and Mrs. Sutton,
Mrs. Sutton being his only sister.
Charles w. Fisher is improving slowly from
the typhoid fever. lie is not able to walk
about yet, but sits up some every day.
Rev. Mr.. Taylor gave us an excellent dis
course last Sabbath, also giving some state
ments concerning the finances of our church.
The concert week ago Friday evening was
quite a success. The piano playing and sing
ing by Mrs. Taylor was very fine, also the
music rendered by Rev. Mr.. Edgerly and Miss
Hartwell of Morah, n. Y. The cornet and
violin playing by Misses Adams and Bodette,
accompanied by Miss Geneva Adams, added
to the interest OF the occasion. There were
tabeauN, also recitations from Mrs. Taylor,
Mrs. Reed and Miss IIartwell.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-03-21
SHIP SUBSIDY BILL,

More significant, perhaps, than this
action of the President, of a tendency in
the Republican party to protect the civil
rights of the people, as against the
constantly increasing active efforts OF
privileged few to advance their own
interests at the expense of others, is the
vote of six Republican Senators of Iowa,
Wisconsin and Vermont, in opposition
to the Ship Subsidy Bill, the pet measure
of certain thrifty gentlemen and those
who are accustomed to work with them.
The REGISTER knows but very little
about this bill, not having had the time
to follow the arguments for or against
it; but it is perfectly evident that gov
eminent subsidies are In their nature
partial. and therefore always question
able. if not undesirable; and we do not
believe there is any more necessity for
such in the shipping business than in
the manufacturing business, or the
commercial business, or the farming
business.
Sufficiently large subsidies will I'M
doubtedly build up profitable marine,
and make wealthy, or more wealthy, a
few selected individuals. But that a
more healthy marine might be built up.
perhaps Ieeding some legislation to assist
it, but without this feature of bounties,
there can hardly be question. And
this we suppose to have been the view of
the Senators in question. Any way they
did not see fit to sustain the bill as it was
drawn.
1t is noticeable that among these six
Senators are several of the acknowledged
leaders of the Republican party in the
Senate, those most respected both for
ability and conscientiousness. We refer
particularly to Senators Spooner, Ali
son, Proctor and Dillingham;.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-03-21
STARKSB ORO.

Mrs. Wade is very sick, and her recovery
is thought very doubtful.
Clinton Dow has returned to his home in
Lincoln from his visit here.
Mrs. Cyrus Taft died last Tuesday night or
"Wednesday morning at the home of her son,
Lee Taft. Her aged husband survives her.
Nathan Morrill, died at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Eben Stokes, last Thursday
about IL o'clock, noon. The funeral was
Held Saturday at the house.
u Once more death has visited this place and
taken from our midst Mrs. Almon White
The funeral was held Sunday from the Free
Will Baptist church, Rev. G. w. Russell
officiating. Mrs White leaves a husband, an
aged mother and one daughter, Mrs. Franz;
Ferguson and also large circle of friends tc
mourn her loss Mrs. White has long been .
member of the Free Will Baptist church, and
was loved by all who knew her. She was 9
kind, ahectionate wife and mother and will be
greatly missed in her family as well as il
church work and in the community. She
always had kind word for everyone.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-03-21
FRIDAY, MARCH Il, 1902.
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT.

1t is most refreshing to see President
of the Republic acting. fearlessly in the
interests of the people, and against the
selfish combinations of wealth, so far as
they interfere with those interests.
Noticeably in two critical instances
lately Mr.. Roosevelt has done this, viz,
in ordering Attorney General Knox to
prosecute the Northern Securities Com
panv in Minnesota, as we suppose, under
the Sherman Antitrust Law; and next
in urging, if not insisting, that Congress
should make tariff concessions so as to
give some relief to Cuba, as well as some
relief to our own people, in the purchase
of sugar.
In both of these instances Mr.. Roose-
welt has struck at the trusts. And it is
very evident that he intends to knock
them down, and having done this will
aim blows at other similar combinations.
So far as such action Is directed against
illegal combinations hostile to public in
terests, no community in the United
States will respond more heartily to 1t
than Vermonters, who, las an independ-
ent proposition, always admire we'll
intentioned pluck, and who especially
are always loyal to good government
law. order and civil liberty.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-03-21
WEST BRIDPORT,

The Rev. w. f. Slocum called on friends
here Saturday.
Mrs. Jennie Barton, whose sickness we re-
Gently mentioned, is again confined to her
house.
Harry Frost of Ticonderoga was in town
last Saturday, assisting Harvey Peck at his
auction.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Peck are soon to go
to Ticonderoga to live. The good wishes Of
the people 90 with them.
The ice in Lake Champlain has loosened so
it is freed from the shores. 1t also has moved
and is fast wasting away.
John G.. Petty entertained party of friends
at his home Tuesday evening Refreshments
were served and a pleasant time was enjoyed
by all.
Owing to the poor condition of the roads
the Masonic ball. Friday evening, was not
as well attended as usual, but all report an en-
joyable time.
a lynx was seen last Saturday night to cross
the road a half-mile south of Charles Patterns
and 60 into the Phelps Smith woods The
people ought to hunt the animal before dam
age is done
The auction sale Of Harvey Peck held last
Saturday, March IS, was largely attended
from within and out OF town. The farming
tools, wagons, sleighs and small quantity OF
household goods sold almost for full value. y
pair Of French draft horses were sold to
Nathan Russell for $50.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-03-21
WHIT ING.

\ boy baby arrived at Addison Rawson's
March y.
Rev. IL. II. White and family have gone to
Ira to spend the week with relatives.
+. !, Hubbard OF Middlebury was in town
on a business trip the last of the week.
Mrs. Hattie Waite has been visiting friends
in town recently and is soon to return to
Decatur, Ill.
s. Peck Of Geneva, H., who is making a
shipment of Merno sheep to Australian ports
with Z. n. Bsse, was at l.. \. Webster's
Sunday.
Another pleasant wedding took place at the
home of +. \. Baldwin Wednesday evening,
March IL, when his daughter Bertha was
married to VIII Whitney of Salisbury. The
happy couple are to reside in Salisbury, and
they departed for their new home bearing
with them the best wishes of their many
friends.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-03-21

Stops the Cough and Works of the Cold
Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets cure a
cold in one day. No cure, no pay. Price 25c
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-03-21
A CARD.

Come to my store and get a twenty
five or fifty cent bottle of Greene's War
ranted Syrup of Tar and | will pay you
back your money if it does not cure your
cough or cold.
w. III. SHELDON,
DIR. ID. 4. BIsBEE,
ISAAC STERNs, Middlebury,
DAY BROTHERS. f. Middlebury
G. n. NORTH, Shoreham,
ID. III. BENNETT, Brdport,
j. II. FLETCHER, Brdport,
F. II. DEAN, Monkton,
44w2G AVERY & PRESTON, Ferrisburg.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-03-21
WEYB RIDGE.

Miss Lucy Austin was taken suddenly i'll on
Sunday. She is now convalesccnt.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. T. Cowles have returned
Montreal,
Many expressions of sorrow are heard at
the death of DR.. Sutton among his many
friends and patrons here.
X. l.. Shaw is to make repairs at the Parkil
bridge, which was moved about three feet on
the abutments by the ice at high water.
The insurance of the NJ. L. church and par
sonage has been renewed by the Vermont
Mutual Insurance Company for five years.
b. Miner Hayward has accepted position
on the engineer corps Of the X. y b. sys-
tenn, with headquarters at Rutland for the
season.
Miss Marory Rider is home from her
school and is i'll with mumps. !, S. Cole IS
confined with the same disease !. Whitman
is better
The fourth and last quarterly meeting at the
NJ. t. church will be celebrated on Easter
Sunday, March 80. Rev. Dean Of Middle
bury will be present.
NJ L. Boies is quite low again and is de-
ranged at times, Jarvis Farr is quite a little
better and able to be about his home Miss
Laura Billiard is still seriously i'll with pneu-
monia, both lungs being involved. Doubts
are entertained Of her recovery.
Memorial Day will receive its usual atten-
ton here this year. The selectmen, with the
assistance of Messrs. +. IL. Fiske and w. c.
Sturtevant, are the committee Of arrangements.
Ethan Allen band have been engaged for that
daY by the @. \. L. post Of Brandon.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-03-21

Prince Henry arrived at Plymouth
March Il, on the Deutschland. His en-
tertainment in this country was a con-
tlnual ovation, and must be ever MEM
orable to the scion of royalty, if not TO
the American people. But there is
another side to the picture. Our visitor
says that he never was so tired as when
he boarded the steamer for his return
trip, and that he did very little but sleep
for forty-eight hours. lie says he never
worked so hard in his life as when he
was in the United States, and that vary
ing situations required such different
treatment in formality and etiquette that
he spent the greater part of his time in
changing his clothes. Poor Prince! AS
the elder Weller said about the widows,
sits a terrible thing to be so much
sought arter."
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-03-21
Scenery Here and Abroad.

1t gives us no surprise to find approval
of Prince Henry's admiration for our
scenery-lttle as he saw Of it. For in
stance, when the prince stood on Look
out Mountain he exclaimed: "This Is
magnificent. There is nothing In all
Europe that is finer Which sentiment
has caused the st. Louis Republic to re-
mark: "And the prince was right In such
an estimate of the scene. The average
American, however, has never realized
the truth which Henry perceived at a
first glance"
Possibly the reason is that travel, by
affording opportunities for comparison,
sharpens the sense of appreciation. But
even comparisons are unnecessary.
Europe has famous MISUNDERSTANDING
spots and spots that give rise to sublime
thoughts. For varied attractions, how
ever, the United States is unrivaled.
Right here in New England there are
places that should tempt people of dis
cernment to tarry among them days with
out end. Winter and summer, inland
and by the sea, the temptation is ever
strong. There is something more than
mere love of country in the eagerness
that takes men from the city every sum-
mer to the islands of Southern Massa-
chusetts-to the White Mountains-to
the Green Mountains to the Maine
woods-to the salubrious and lovely
Berkshires.
Once we went to the studio of a Bos-
ton artist who had spent his youth In
France. On the floor was an unframed
landscape-a meadow, with nibbling
sheep in the foreground and a far-ofl
charming background of gently undulat'
ing woodland-altogethe a scene of ex
quisite life and color. We dropped g
word of praise. eyes" said the painter
''it's charming scene came across Out
near Hyde Park" We suppose that II
the picture were of Chantilly or Fiesolt
or even Boston, England, it would have
had ready sale. 1t is likely that ia
miliarity breeds contempt even in the
matter of scenery. Strangers come tC
look out of our back windows and eX
claim: beautiful '"
Yet we must say that the appreciation
of Americans toward the attractions o.
our land is waxing strong Otherwise
there would not be this steady increase
of the number of summer resorts ant
winter resorts. The unappreciativ'
American will soon be the exception.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-03-21

The bill introduced by Representative
Otie of Virginia the other day, in the
lower house of the national Legislature,
calling for an appropriation of Sl00000,-
600 to be expended for good roads, would
if passed benefit much larger number
of people proportionately than the $780,
100000 river and harbor bill taken up
the same day from the committee. Yet
the Otie bill doesn't stand the ghost of a
show of being acted uIoA, "hiia ids.
experience proves that river and harbor
bills can be worked through.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-03-21
AUCTION
ADMINISTRATORS SALE

Under license from the Probate
Court | am authorized to sell, and in
this manner advertise to sell at Pub.
lie Auction,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-03-21
WEST CORNWALL.

Mrs. H. Z. Taylor is improving under the
doctors care.
School in district No. commences March
81; other schools in town one week later.
Alec Hilton, our popular mail carrier, has
moved into his new home, known as the Hal
ladaY place.
The age-herald., 1902-01-29
ST. LOUIS WORKING HARD.
Committee Going to Columbus, O., to
 Ask for Appropriation.


 St. Louis, January 2S.-A number of former citizens of Ohio who now reside in St. Louis will compose a delegation that will leave here tonight for Colum- bus to meet the members of the General Assembly and talk over the matter of an appropriation for a state exhibit at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition.
 Among the numerous letters received at the headquarters of the Louisiana Pur- chase Exposition Cimpany were four from London aeronauts and air ship ex- perts asking for information about the proposed aerial tournament to be held in St. Louis in 1903.
 President Francis of the Exposition Company left the city last night for Frankfort, Ky. where he will join the worlds fair delegation which started Sunday night to appear before the Legis- lature of that state. President Francis intends to make personal appeal for a large appropriation to defray the expense of an adequate exhibit from his native state. Other speakers will address the Assembly in support of the bill, which has already been presented.
 After his work has been completed in Frankfort President Francis will go to Columbus.
The age-herald., 1902-01-29
6u the Race SvaeS
At flew Orleans.

New Orleans. January 2S.-Emma A M. who landed the last race by the narrow margin of a nose. was the only winning favorite. Hop Scotch while at the post in the second race ran away three miles and three-quarters and was excused.
 The stewards have declined to receive the horses entry in the future. The entry of pr. Moore will also be refused until the horse is ready to race. and John Grigsby will not be permitted to start on a muddy track.
 The weather was drizzly, and the track heavy. Summary:
 First race. mile and seventy yards King Tatius, 1O2 (R. Steele), Is to 5, won; Senator Sullivan, 11S (Odom), to l, sec ond; Goldaga, 105 Domini -k), to g. third. Time 1:54A.
 Second race, selling six furlongs- Ecome. IA (Coburn), to l, won; Alpaca, 97 CT. Dean), to 5, second; Weideman, 1o5 Nyne). 10 to 1, third. Time 1:17.
 Third race, selling, mile and one-six- teenth-Digby Bell, 91 (W. Waldo, to 1, won; Echodale, TOT Lindsey), to |. second Saint David, 10I (Brennan), to l. third. Time 1:52A.
 Fourth race, handicap, mile-Ben Chance, 93 (Meade), to l. won; Petit Maitre. 1OS Qyne). 6 to l, second; Mat thie 1O4 (Brennan), to l. third. Time 1:45
 Fifth race, mile and three-sixteenths-- Beana, 105 (Brennan), to 1, won; Elghor, l 102 (Lyne), to 1, second; Star Cotton, | 102 CT. Dean), 10 to 1, third. Time 2:O61s. Sixth race, six furlongs- Emma A. M., | 92 Gyne) to 1, won; Sand Flea, SS | CWaldo), 20 to 1, second; Crescent City, | 100 CT. Dean), 13 to 1, third. Time 1:1619