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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-03-25
EARTH TREMBLED.
New England Shaken In All
Sections by Earthquake.
HARVARD NOTED THREE SHOCKS
Buildings Were Rocked, Chimneys
Tumbled, windows and Dishes
BrOken-The Bar HarbOr Fire
BELL Was Sounded.

BOSTON, March 23.-All Of eastern
New England, with Boston as a CEN
ter, have been at work tracing the eff
fects of an earthquake that shook this
region for several anxious seconds,
bringing city and country folk out of
their beds and doing considerable dam
age to buildings.
Detailed reports indicate that the
earthquake shock was felt in nearly
the province of New Brunswick. The
extent and severity of the disturbance,
astronomers say, make it the most re-
markable in twenty years.
The motion of the earth was most
violent apparently in eastern Maine
where from three to seven distinct
shocks were felt. Bar Harbor noted
seven shocks of a violence sufficient
to cause the fire alarm bell to strike
several times. Calais, Me-, reported
that buildings were rocked so as to
shake pictures from the walls. From
this point to Hartford, Conn, includ-
ing all parts of New Hampshire and
Vermont, as well as Massachusetts and
Rhode Island the trembling of the
earth was noted.
At Harvard observatory three shocks
earth's movement was not recorded by
the instruments. Professor L. C. Pick
ering, head of the observatory, with a
corps of assistants, is studying the
Phenomenon.
Professor Pickering made the follow
ing statement:
about all that we could do was es-
| innate the duration of the disturbance.
We found that the shock started at one
hour four minutes and ten seconds aft
er midnight and that 1t lasted several
seconds. There were two strong shocks
and third lighter vibration. The
strong shocks were greater in some re-
spects than any earthquake l ever ex-
perienced."
The earthquake rocked buildings
here, tumbled chimneys over and caus-
ed many windows to be broken.
At Augusta. Me- chimneys were
shaken down and crockery smashed.
In Boston the trembling of the earth
lasted several seconds and frightened
many people. Dishes were thrown
from shelves, and many chimneys were
knocked down.
The rattle of the Dishes and the
noise of the falling chimneys caused
alarm, and telephone operators In the
exchanges were kept busy answering
inquiries from anxious subscribers.
The earthquake shocks are said by
officials of the Harvard observatory to
have been the most severe experienced
In this section of the country since the
memorable seismic disturbance of 1884.
The earth waves were very percepti-
BILE. In the Photographic darkroom of
the observatory the water tanks, which
were nearly filed, were shaken to such
an extent that considerable quantity
OF water fell upon the floor.
A number of windows were broken
in Cambridge, and one man declares
that his wife was thrown from her bed
by the shock.
At Worcester people were aroused
by distinct jar of their homes and a
rumbling sound. They called newspa-
per offices by telephone to ask II there
had been an explosion in the city.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-03-25
Real Estate
$500 ZEE slIylassl&sA

E1sSSS&SsSSsE5E5sS
No GA fine residence in Brandon
known as the "Thayer' place. Will sell
at low price.
No. 1l-Small farm of % acres, located
four miles from this village; good build
ings. Price only $1,000.
No. 1.-Two good houses located in
East Mddlebury village.
No. 6-Farm of 100 acres located in
LEICESTER. A valuable farm.
No. 14-Good house with large new
barn located on High street. A great
bargain for you at only $500.
No. 10-Farm of 70 acres near the
village. Ir you want this place come
quick. 1t is good investment
No 33-House on North Pleasant
Street at very low price.
If you have any intention of buying
call in and see me or write. If you have
property here in Middlebury and cannot
see to it, let me do it for you.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-03-25

Stripped of all else Mr.. Clement practi-
cally says in the address on good roads
and retrenchment in state expenses that
he is delivering throughout the state:
We need good roads and l show you
what good road is. We can have them
by cutting down our state expenses.
Make me governor and | will cut down
the expenses and you shall have the
roads. All of which is very nice until
you stop to think that the governor has
mighty little to do with such matters.
If we want good roads and a reduction
in state expenses we must get it through
the legislature and not through the
governor.-Swanton Courier.
The debt of Bennington village has
increased $1,000, in five years.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-03-25
CARD OE THANKS.

Rev. Sedgwick W. Bidwell and Frederick II
Bidwell, son, desire to render their thanks 10
the many friends, who rendered help in the
sickness, death and burial of the wife and
mother.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-03-25
BROWN DRILLS

No extra attachment required for planting
beans, peas, corn or beets. Both wheels are
drivers. No change of gears. best fertilizer
distributor made. absolute positive force feed
for gra n, grass seed and fertilizer, also Grass
Seeders and a full line OF repairs. Call or
write for circulars. X. X. PATNODE,
lsts East Shorsham, W.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-03-25

None of the Vermont congressman was
mentioned in Assistant Postmaster Gen
eral Bristow's report. What a slight
Barre Times.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-03-25
SPIRIT OF THE PRESS.

Opinions of Leading Vermont Papers
Printed as News without Endorse
ment.
Hardwick's troubles were short-lived
Barre Times.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-03-25

The second congressional district re-
publican convention to elect delegates to
the national convention at Chicago will
be held April 10 at Montpelier.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-03-25
N. S. FOOTE
REAL ESTATE
Battell Block, Middlebury.
FOR SALE!

The place known as the Judge Phelps house
with IL acres of land and large barns, on
Main street in Middlebury, VT. House thor
modern convenlences, and very desirable
property. For particulars and terms, apply to
lStf j. III. SARGENT, Middlebury, VT.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-03-25
WANTED

Salesman to represent Eastern Estate Tea
Co., in Middlebury and surrounding ter
ritory. Must be strictly temperate and
a hustler. Route established.
EASTERN ESTATE TEA CO.,
13t4c Glens Falls, n. Y.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-03-25


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Brand Clothing, equal Custom Made has the
higher clothing
the styles, e to
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-03-25


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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-03-25
Schaffner and Marx

This line of Clothing needs introduction to the publ
out the fall and winter have proved that fact but wish
to the Spring Line Prices, S15 to $50.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-03-25
Jones' Suits

This line is more complete than ever
years old. Prices, $3.50 to $40.
Full line of Soft and Stiff Hats and Car
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-23

President Castro WOuld 47cait Con-
clusion of Legal Proceedings.
STATEMENT By THE COMPANY.

Washington Aug 22-President Castro has not
rayorably received Minister owens request for
restoration OF the property Of the New-1ork and
Rermudez Asphalt Company. in Venezuela. pend
ing legal proceedings The Minister cahled the
state Department to-day from Caracas that Presi-
dent Castro thought the United States government
should await the conclusion OF the legal proceed
ings allowing the asphalt lakes and property TO
remain meanwhile in the hands OF Receiver Garner
Nothing further has been done about this matter.
but IL is expected that tho state Department will
take some action To secure the asphalt company
against loss until the Venezuelan court announces
It's decision next month.
Tonight the Ncw-York and Bermudez Asphalt
Company In II long communication to Its stock
holders which was given out for publication by the
,rass owing 10 the international nature OF tho
ease reviews the history OF the trouble beginning
with the original concession in 1883 by the Nene-
zuelan government to Horatio r. Hamilton, ana
which was later assigned to the company by him.
The communication is practically the companyS
reply to President Castros charges II speaks OF the
.ynnumerabIe hindrances. extortons. conspiracies
and wanton wrongs experienced I'm spite OF It's
Ohe coppauy'sp efforts to pursue its legitimate
business according 20 its rights and Obligations.
finally IN July OF this year. resulting In the plac-
ing of the -companys property in tho hands or
raceIver "A former officer OF the company,
through the aid OF Venezuelan gunboats and
soldiers The statement adds that at the time
OF the seizure the companys employees were
arrested. it's property despoiled. and negro
lahorers from Trinidad British subjects. com
neued TO work at the point of the bayonet
By its terms the original Hamilton concession will
not expire until 1905 AS far back as 1SSS how
ever the company says it enlarged on this con-
cession and secured a defnitve mining title for
ninety-nine years to Bermudez Lake. a large
deposit of asphalt in tho State OF Bermudez. and a
title in fee simple to twelve square miles OF
land under and surrounding the lake. The COM
pany declares that, Notwithstanding the contention
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-23
ALDRICH TALKS WITH CORTELYOU.
Campaign Finances Subject of Discussion
Other Visitors

Senator Aldrich Of Rhode Island, was at Re
publican national headquarters yesterday, and had
n long conference with Chairman Curtelvou II "a
understood that the finances Of the campaign were
under discussion. Senator Aldrch expressed the
opinion that the Republican business men Of tho
country would be opposed a change OF admins
tration at this time Tho Senator also expressed
himself confident that Rhode Island would vote
the Republican ticket.
Chairman Cortelyou will go 10 Oyster Bay TO
confer with the President tomorrow or Thursday
Paul Morton. Secretary Of the Navy who re-
turned yesterday from an inspection OF New Eng
land naval stations. called Chairman Cortelyou
Speaker Cannon, who accompanied him. spent
time at the Congress Committee headauar-
Senator Scott, of the speakers bureau of the
Republican National Committee, announces that
Secretary Taft will sneak at South Bend Ind .
October 5; Wheeling. w Va. October 10; Grafton
w. Va, October II. Martinsburg, October II and
Baltimore October 10 Ex-senator Thurston OF
Nebraska. will speak In West Virginia In the week
of October g. Senator Fairbanks will speak in some
cities in Maine September and e. and in Connect
cut September and g. Attorney General Moody
will speak in Vermont August %. and at Bar Har-
Dor Ne, August 81.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-23
wHITNEY's PAWN TICKETS GONE.
Coroner to Ask Mrs. Croker and Others
About the Dead Mans Property.

Coroner Jackson said yesterday that his lnveSt-
"a tion into the death of Oliver h. whitney VINO
axnir,d Saturday at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth
cracker at No. 2OZ3 Seventh-ave-, led him TO
change his plans OF yesterday. when he said that
he would take no further action FROM letters
rnrrd on the man. said the coroner. II was cvtlent
mat some property missing, including num-
her of pawn tickets and that as no had been unable
10 find these he had issued subpGnas for Mrs.
Cracker her sister, Mrs. Orr. and William j. Dan
ieIsen her brother. The coroner said that ne had
no idea that these persons had been I'm any way
responslble for Mr.. Whitney's death. for according
"a tho certificate he died from natural causes.
The coroner did think. however. that they might
he able TO give information that would aid In
finding the property. He is TO question them
to-day.
of the dead man. called at the coroner's Office. He
Ind an order for Whitney's effects They aeon
sisted OF paWn tickets letters and papers. Only
eight pawn tickets were found. although Lockwood
said that Whitney usually carried about twenty
I'VE lockwood said that Whitney had once been
wealthy but was lately i'm straitened circum-
stances and he thought he must have sold some OF
the tickets He did not believe there anything
SUSPICIOUS In the mans DEATH
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-23
CARLISLE At ESOPUS.
To Discuss Mormon Question 7cith
Judge. 1t Is BeieUed.

Esopus. y y Aug. 22.-John c. Carlisle. for
merIy Secretary of the Treasury. is passing the
night at Rosemount Judge Parker met him AT the
station The Judge said tonight that Mr. Carlisle
had come at his request to talk over various sub
tccts pertaining TO the campaign Mr.. carlisle
said he did not know whether or not no would take
an active part In the campaign but that he was at
tho disposal OF Judge Parker. With eX-Representa-
tive r W Tayler OF Ohio. who was in charge OF
the prosecution Of Brigham II. Roberts OF Utah.
Mr. Carlisle Is associated in n similar prosecution
Of Senator Reed Smoot and 1t is supposed that
the Mormon question under discussion tonight
II was made plain at Roscmount to-day that
there was certainty OF Judge Parker making
any speeches IN tho West I'm connection with his
st louis trip. any other time or place. The
principle which Judge Parker will net in the
matter learned from an intimate associate OF
the judge
Judge Parker this person said. has no faith
in the utility OF pccrhmaking for It's own sake,
and will mako speeches anywhere FOR the mere
purpose Of appearing in any given locality. lie
believes stamping tour by Presidential Candl-
date he improper. and n" viii undertake no
such tp"r. Tho only condition which he
viii make any speech - here Will b" the fact
that ha has definite thing TO say and that he
is convinced hy his reason that some giVcu
time and place best suits the saying OF II there and
thcn. Nou with the utmost confidence
that under other conditions Will Judge Parker
max" any sTftch anywhere
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-23
POLITICAL NOTES.

The next regular meeting Of the Patriotic Repuo-
licsn club will held ut its house, No. go East
Seventv-eichth-st.. tomorrow evening. The or
ganzatiou plans to take active part IN the
campaign.
Homer Davenport the cartoonist and bob
Davis VIII he among the speakers who will address
n meeting of the Republican organization OF the
N-IXth Assembly District. at the clubrOOms in the
arcade at Sixty-sixth-st and Broadway tonight
Mr. Davenport is to draw cartoons OF famous Re
publican Incidents and persons and relate interest
ing potical anecdotes at the same time. The meet
ing will be presided over by Theodore Gilman the
Republican leader OF the XIXth District on
Thursday evening there Will be another meeting OF
the Republicans of the NlXth District In columbus
in ~ Slxtieth-st near COlumbus-ave.. also under
tba direction of the Republican organization. at
witch Iemuel r. Qugg. Theodore Gilman ana
Rnhert Davis will speak. There viii be music
singing and fireworks at both meetings.
Members of the Democratic National Committee
have received reports from William f. Sheehan.
who is at Bar Harbor. Me. that he has improved
IN health and expects to return to New-York the
last of this week.
Ex-senator Cannon, of Utah, and Frank Clark
Democratic nominee for Congress in florida. VIII
sneak for the Democratic ticket In Maine i'll the
mi
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-23
FIRST GUN IN VERMONT.
Secretary WiLson and r.. I. Lincoln
address CrO7cd.
icy TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.)

Manchester. Vt. Aug. 22.-The first note in
Bennington County in the Presidential CAM
paign sounded here tonight by the Re
publican party. The large number in attend
ance flied the Opera House, where the rally was
held, in spite Of hard rain Great enthusiasm
was shown throughout the meeting Vermont
is the first New England State to hold its cleo
ton for Governor this year, and all indications
point to unusually large Republican vote at
this election.
Robert T. Lincoln, of Chicago, presided over
the meeting this evening. He made short
introductory speech in which he showed how
closely the coming election I'm this State was
watched throughout tho country and how the
vote poled was taken index Of the later
Presidential! campaign, lie strongly urged Yer
monters TO use every effort to make a good
showing at the coming election. He then showed
how the principles and statesmen of the Repub-
Hcan party had developed this country and given
II a high place among the nations of the earth.
The Democratic party, he declared. had always
opposed the principles which had given this
nation its present position.
Secretary James Wilson of the Department
of Agriculture was the chief speaker of the
evening He devoted the first part oc his talk
to the market and the laborer and their relation
TO the Republican party. He showed that the
protective tariff which the Democratic party
gave the laborer employment. He said that
there was no market when the Democratic party
had been in power, because the work was done
in foreign countries so that the wages were
paid there, while the laborer here could not buy.
He then went on to discuss the various issues
Of the present campaign. Hc devoted much
time TO imperialism. saying that the FiIIpinos
not yet ready 20 govern themselves and
that the americans should not sail away untu
the natives had been taught how do this
In regard 10 the question often asked
to how the manufacturers OF this country could
sell thei- productions I'm foreign countries Tor
less than they received ~ home he said that he
had letters from all of the manufacturers Of aE-
TTicultural implements ~ this country stating
that in many cases they got more for their
productions abroad. and iu all cases a much
they did this country. He closed his
marks with IN outline 81 the present work OF
the Agricultural Department. Senator's Proc
tor and Dillingham;. 81 this state were among
the other speakers 81 the evening.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-23

many affairs. Mr.. Smith said: Il have no thought
that he is coming. ard if he did it would only be
for A visit / positive he has cut out poIi F
tics He has even refused to mix TO the eAtehI Ul
merely writing that would help a hle 80 =.
the way of political preferment. feel conIuehI
that he is through with politics.. A..
The reputed feud between Colonel JolH L. ytat
tin Serseant-at-Arms, and Colonel sam Dol! ~!
aldson Assistant Sergeant-at- Arms promises ~
prove a tempest in teapot. CoIonel MARI y.
wrote a note to Colonel Donaldson making II
clear thar certain matters of responsibility In the
office of Sergeant -at-Arms would nave ms Pe per-
sonaI attention. He says. however that ne htu
no disposition or desire TO rufhe the seilsl.
biies of Colonel Donaldson CoIohel poiia ,,ot
saws il was a misunderstanding, ana he was most
annoyed by the suggestion that he was TO be
subjected to military regulation chairman lag
CART says the alleged differences between me TU
session. Colonel Martin, ne added, VII con con
tinue TO be Sergeant Arms. ana pom InY
Missouri colonel and the Tennessee coionei VIII
md plenty TO occupy them. They have kissed
and made up'' was his way of saying the incident
had been closed. -. - a..
Daniel J. CamPau, national committeeman Iur
Michigan and .iosephus Daniels, national COM
mitteeman for North Carolina. were visitors to
hea dduarters Yesterday. Senator Bailey, OF
Texas. also had a talk with Mr.. Taggart
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-23
sTANCHFIELD WOULD ACCEPT HONOR
Willing to Run for Governor if His Party
Wants Him

Rochester. Aug. 22--Charles j. Bssou Of this
city. has received a letter from John g. Stanch-
field. Of Elmira in which Mr.. StanchHed says
that, while he is not an aggressive candidate for
the Democratic nomination for Governor he
would. nevertheless. kecnly appreciate the honor
OF nomination for that Office from his party
this fall. Mr.. Stanchfeld asserts that when he
was a candidate for Governor before he did not
count the cost give serious consideration TO
the question of success. II he had consulted
his own judgment in that campaign, he says,
he would not have made the race
The result Of that campaign. he declares
ought not 10 initiate against him now AND then
he adds: IF the party as a whole looks upon
my political career with favor and entert aims
the belief that at all times and under all cir
cumstanccs | have been Democrat and for
these reasons tenders me the nomination. |
would accept it
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-23
MURPHY SEES T4GG1RT.
Tammany Mans First Viat-Long
Conference at Headquarters.

Charles 7. Murphy. leader Of Tammany Hall.
accompanied by Senator Victor J. Bowling, visited
national headquarters for the first time yesterday
The two men were ushered into the office of Chair
man Taggart at once. Tie Tammany leader
heartily welcomed. the place being made luminous
hy the TagEart smile Chairman Cord Meyer Of
-1he State committee and William S Rode were also
admitted 20 the office OF the national chairman
Exactly what each member Of the party Of five
contributed TO the conversation vas not disclosed
Chairman Taggart subsequently insisted that the
name Of Senator McCarren was not mentioned
Mr.. Murphy" said Chairman Taggart mani
tested a deep interest in the national ticket" and
he added: Il want 10 say that from to-day there
VIII be perfect harmony between the national com
initiee. the State committee and the organized
Democracy in New-Yorz City"
The conference lasted for about an hour and
was followed by a meeting of the executive COM
,nittee Of the national organization Those nrescnt
were National Chairman Taggart Delaney NicoIl
George Foster Peabody. treasurer: August Bel
mont ex-senator James Smith. jr. and Senator
Thomas 5. Martin. Mr.. Belmont presided The
progress that has been made and the plans for
campaign operations said Chairman Taggart
after the meeting have been the subject Of tbe
deliberations"
Inc visit Of Mr. Murphy TO headquarters seemed
10 nave made tie way easier for Tammanv men
Tor iateF In the day ex-Commissioner John W
keller was a caller. He said when he went away
mat ne got what he after. District Leader
isaac A Hopper arrived in the afternoon and
had long conference with Delaney >icotI
Secretary Thomas F. Smith, Of Tammanv Hail
appeared about o'clock ana besides having a
iaik with Chairman Tasgart was shown about nm
~ no was as much at home as he is in The Wig
wan Fourteenth-st
concerning the report that Richard Croker is
N'iiii-e from vantage to take hand in Tam
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-23
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