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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-05-29
Time Considered Ripe For Franco
British War Treaty
PROPOSITION OF PARIS TEMPS
French Army of lnestimable Value
to England In Event of War--Mii-
tary Considerations Weigh Heavily
In Diplomatic Combinations

Paris, May 27-The speeches ex-
changed In London between President
Fallieres and King Edward have at
tracted much attention from the French
press, and The Temps says 1t considers
the time to be ripe for the substitution
of an Anglo-French alliance instead of
the present entente, provided that the
British army be radically reorganized
in order to render it capable of ener.
get1c action on the continent. Other
wise, the paper says, the benefits of the
alliance would be one-sided and in IA
vor of England and consequently in
advisable.
The Temps recognizes that the cor
dial relations between France and
Great Britain, as now manifested, are
likely, In the event of d crisis, to breed
identity of interests, but it thinks It dan
gerous to rely upon moral understand
ings.
Forced to choose between Germany
and Great Britain" The Temps de-
clareS, France chooses Great Britain.
We can with dignity live on correct
terms with Germany, but the past for
bids us going further AS for the fu-
ture, Germany only wants what Ne
cannot grant, namely the admission of
German funds to the Paris Bourse
On the other hand the greatest objec-
ton to u British alliance has disap-
peared with the reconciliation of our
oil "
From the English standpoint this
alliance is desirable. England, through
out her history. always has felt the
necessity Of continental alliance and
continental support. The French
army would be of inestimable value to
Great Britain in the event of war, but
would British support be equally ad-
vantageous to us?
British naval victories would not
drive a single cannon from our frontier.
II would be different If the British army
was completely recognized so as to
render it capable of powerful land di-
version-jn other words, if Great Brit
ain became for France a second Rus
STA.
THE day upon which Great Britain,
discarding Mr.. Haldane's insufficient
plan, gives the country a modern army:
the day upon which Great Britain re-
members that Napoleon fell at Water
loo and not at Trafalgar-that day all
far-seeing Frenchmen will become
partisans of the British alliance, the
purpose of which would be to complete
and enlarge that system of pacific de-
Tense which did not result from the
Franco Russian alliance of 1891
ITO those who express surprise"
The Temps concludes, that military
considerations weigh so heavily in this
argument we observe that the value of
diplomatic combinations for peace is
measured by their efficacy in war"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-05-29
Mrs. Vanderbilt Gets Divorce

Mrs. Ellen f. Vanderbilt was granted
an absolute divorce from Alfred
G. Vanderbilt in the New York
supreme court on the report of David
Mcclure. the referee who was ap-
pointed to take testimony and deter
mine the findings in the suit instituted
by Mrs Vanderbilt. O'Gorman con-
firmed the report of the referee that
Vanderbilt was guilty Of misconduct.
The custody of William II. Vanderbilt,
the only child of the marriage, was
awarded to Mrs. Vanderbilt.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-05-29
STATE NEWS

The condition or Luther Ii. Barber,
who has been suffering from traumatic
pneumonia in addition to the injuries
which he sustained in the automobile
accident in Berlin, Conn, recently, has
improved steadily for several days and
his complete recovery is now assured.
He will be brought to Brattleboro soon.
The Rev. S. j. Smith, who is to supply
at the Union church in Halifax during
the summer, was formerly the Baptist
pastor in that place. He has been a
chaplain in the regular army several
years, has seen TWO long terms of serv-
ice in the Philippines, and has been sta
toned at military posts in Texas, Utah,
and other states in this country.
The will of Norman Burdick, admitted
to probate at Albany, n. Y, recently,
which disposes of real and personal
property, contains several legacies to
persons in Poultney, where he owned a
big stock farm known as Etwinona and
bred fine horses. Mr.. Burdick conducted
a mandatory at Albany, and in his
will system of division of profits will be
carried out
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-05-29

The soothing spray of Ely's Liquid
Cream Balm used in an atomizer is an un-
speakable relief to sufferers from Ca
tarrh Some of them describe it as
Godsend, and no wonder. The thick,
foul discharge is dislodged and the pa
tient breathes freely, perhaps for the
first time in weeks. Liquid Cream Balm
contains all the healing, purifying ee-
ments of the solid form. and it never
fails to satisfy Sold by all druggists
for 75c.. including spraying tube, or
mailed by Ely Bros, Sc Warren Street,
New York.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-05-29
Swamp Blocks American Car

a telegram from Nikolsk, Russia,
says that the American car in the New
York Paris automobile race, after
covering about fifteen miles Of the road
from that city under the greatest of
difficulties, was confronted by an i'm
passable swamp and forced to return to
the nearest village. The German car
is proceeding over the sleepers of the
trans Siberian railroad.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-05-29
Inclined to Resist Russia

London, May PA special dispatch
to The Times from Teheran, referring
to the Russian ultimatum which has
just been extended and which demands
the payment of an indemnity for the
depredations of Persian bandits, says
that the Persian parliament is unani-
nous in its opposition to Russia. Ex-
element at Teheran is intense, and
there probably will be a rupture in the
rela lions between the two countries.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-05-29
Charged With Disgracing Church

After long continued dissensions in st.
Georges Episcopal church, Rochester,
Rev George c. Richmond is to resign
Oct /. This was determined at the
third of a series of hearings on charges
brought against the rector by vestry-
men of the church. The charges against
the rector were that he had by public
utterances and by letters to members
of his vestry brought disgrace on his
church.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-05-29
Murat Wounds Two In Duel

st. Petersburg, May 27.-Two duels
were fought here between Prince Napo-
leon Murat now captain in the Cheva-
lier guards, crack Russian regiment,
and two brothers named Plen, we'll
known In exclusive social circles Of this
city. Murat's quarrel was with both
brothers, and he elected to fight them
in succession. He wounded both his
opponents, one Of them seriously, but
escaped unscathed himself.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-05-29
Eight New Methodist Bishops

Baltimore, May 27.-The Episcopal
election of the Methodist Episcopal
general conference of 1908 is now a
matter Of history. The new bishops,
in the order Of their election, are as
follows: Rev. W. F. Anderson, Rev.
Dr.. j. L. Nuelsen, Rev. DR.. W. A.
Quayle, Rev. Dr. c. w. Smith, Rev.
DR.. W. S. Lewis, Rev. DR.. E. II. Hughes,
Rev. Dr. Robert Mcintyre and Rev. DR..
+. NJ. Bristol.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-05-29
BANK FOR A NEW ALLIANCE
BURLINGTON SAVINGS
INCORPORATED 1s47.
Attention is Called to the Following
Section of the Vermont state Law;
EXAMINATION OF DEPOSIT BOOKS

hundred and eight and fifth
bank commissioner shall designate
savings savings institutions and trust companies shall
Jail the deposit books for examination and vecato and cause the same
person. other than the his
that and approved by said commissioner
designated the month May 1908 for
depoo will please bring send their books to the bank
be examined and verified accordance
Fth the law.
HENRY
f. W. s.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-05-29
Arbitration Fails at Cleveland

Cleveland, May 27.-"The street rail.
way strike will proceed" says Vice
President Behner of the Railway Mems
union. President Dupont Of the Mu-
nicipal Traction company says the
strike is broken. An effectual stop was
put to all further efforts at arbitration
by the declaration Of Dupont that he
will arbitrate nothing that may inter
fere with the men now at work.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-05-29
Resignation Follows Probe

]. II. Wade, for twenty-five years sec
Rotary of the University of Michigan,
submitted his resignation TO the board
of regents and it was unanimously ac-
cepted. The resignation followed an
investigation centering around the al
legged improper use of coal, painting,
building materials and workmen's time
to an amount estimated at about $4,000.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-05-29
Central American Court of Justice

Carriage, C. R., May 27.-The Cen.
trail American court Of justice was In.
auguratsd here yesterday with repre-.
sentatives of Salvador, Guatemala,
Honduras and Nicaragua in attendance.
The United States and Mexico also are
represented by W. l. Buchanan and
Enrique C. Creel, respectively, who
however, have no official connection
with the permanent tribunal
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-05-29
Lusitania Cuts Ocean Racord

All the transatlantic records were
broken by the Cunard liner Lusitania,
which anchored off the Sandy Hook
lightship A days, 20 hours and ~ min
utes after she passed Daunts Rock.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-05-29
Record Flight Of Groplane

G. II. Curtiss made a flight of 339
yards, 1017 feet in Baldwin's aeroplane,
White Wing. The machine was under
perfect control and was steered first to
the right and then to the left before
landing. The $3.50 yards was covered
in nineteen seconds, or at the rate of
thirty-seven miles an hour. This fight
Is the worlds record for a first attempt.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-05-29
Airship Failed to Work

An airship, on its trial trip in Berke-
ley, Cal, rose 300 feet from the earth. in
view of 10000 spectators, tilted, burst
and dropped to the ground with its
crew Of sixteen men, every one Of whom
was injured. With the possible of L.
V. Rogers, the engineer, all will recover
Seven were severely hurt, while nine
were bruised and cut.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-05-29
HENRY GREENE, Vice President,
F. 8. IsHAM, Asst. Treasurer.
.inooski Savings Bank
NOTICE TO DEPOSITORS.

of Vermont relating the examination and
year. The have appointed
Mr. Shpman with approval of the bank commissioner to examine
verify deposit books during the month of May 1908
dposo without further notice send their deposit
H Shpman Wnoosk Vermont Of Wnooski
Savings Bank
will be returned verified.
May, 1908 ORMoND COLE treasurer
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-05-29
Mae Wood Held For Perjury

Mae c. Wood whose suit for an abso-
lutte divorce from United States Senator
Thomas c. Plat has been on trial at
New York for several days, was COM
mitted to the Tombs prison after JUS
tice O'Gorhan had dismissed the COM
plant in her suit and ordered her held
In $1,000 bail ON charge Of perjury.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-05-29
WEST SALISBURY.

A special Memorial service will be held
in the Methodist church on Sunday
morning. May 31st, at ten o'clock. Every
body is invited to come and help honor
the old soldiers. All veterans and sons
of veterans are specially invited.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-05-29
Government Sues New Haven Roac

A suit In equity to restrain the New
York, New Haven and Hartford Rail
road company from exercising any
control over the Boston and Maine
railroad and to separate the New Ha-
ven road from the various trolley lines
it has acquired was filed in the United
States circuit court at Boston by the
federal government
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-05-29
Demented Man Slabs Priest

At Salisbury, Mo-, Sunday, Rev. Jo-
seph f. Lubeley, aged SO, pastor of st.
Joseph's Catholic church, was stabbed
twice with a pocketknife and perhaps
fatally injured in church by Joseph
Schuett, a farmer, who is believed to
have become suddenly demented. A
panic was narrowly averted among the
communicates.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-05-29
Exercise For Cavalry Troops

The commanding officer of Fort Ethan
Allen, Vt, has received orders from
the war department to march Oh May
q with seven troops of cavalry and to
proceed to Felte Plains, n. Y, to take
part there in the national army maneu-
vers. The march overland will begin
May q and Felte Plains will be reached
on June IL
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-05-29
Governor of Nevada Dead

Governor Sparks Of Nevada died at
Carson from an affection of the
heart which was finally diagnosed as
neuralgia. This was the immediate
cause OF his death. Sparks was a mil
lionaire mine owner and cattle raiser
before he ever thought of public
career He was past 20 when elected
10 Office
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-05-29
CORNWALL.

Rev. Mr.. Smith occupied the pulpit in
the Congregational church on Sunday
last and is expected to preach the coming
Sunday.
Mrs. Ella Matthews and Miss Beulah
Sanford are in Barre attending the meet
ling of the Woman's Home Missionary
Union of Vermont.
The rummage sale held by the Grange
was decided success, both socially and
financially. Those who failed to at
tend, not only missed an enjoyable time,
but the chance of buying many good and
useful articles at a low price. Much
credit is due the committee who had it
in charge.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-05-29

Eczema. scald head, hives, itchiness of
thu skin of any sort, instantly relieved,
permanently cured. Doan's Ointment.
At any drug store.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-05-29

Tha most uncomfortable people in
Middlebury are those who have catarrh.
Get Hyomei outfit from w. H. Shell
don and be well.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-05-05
NUGENr BREAKS THE NEWS TO
MARITIME.

Reports from Trenton say that the
night before the convention MARITIME
and Nugent met in corner at the
Stirling, and the gist of the conversa-
tion that followed was like this:
Martine-Look here, Nugent, you
fellows have the cards stacked, l sup
pose. What do you intend to do?
Nugent Every man of US would like
to send you as delegate-at-large to
Denver, MARITIME, but your support of
Bryan makes that impossible.
Martine-Oh, h, Nugent
Nugent-If Bryan is elected, you
may go as Ambassador to the Court
of St. James, or Minister to Belgium,
or become Secretary of Agriculture in
the Cabinet, but it's down on the
blackboard that you're not going as
delegate to Denver.
MARITIME broke in with statement
that it was up to the Democratic party
in New Jersey to cease being a jack
ass, recognize the drift of public senti-
ment and climb on the Bryan band
wagon Nugent could't see it that
way.
MARITIME has since declared that he
will be a delegate by proxy even if he
has to get it from another State.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-05-05
sewer Notes. I.


For two weeks in succession Con-
tractor Costa has laid over a mile of
sewer pipe per week. At present. be
has fifteen gangs at work, sd onWed-
nesday had 273 men employed. The
gangs are yet at-work on Mills. street
for short distance and are winding
up operations on Sussex avenue, Gleve-
land street and Early street, In the
Collinsville section all the pipe is. now
laid except on Jersey avenne and Will
low street and this will require. only a
short time. A gang will ,st&fBAd
working in Olyphant Park, starting at
Albeit avenue. 1t is, planned next
week to push the work about the CEN
tire OF the town, doing Morris street
from Pine STREET.-THE the Park and three
sides of the Park, This will probably
be finished in a week. The work after
that will be altogether in the Third
Ward. -e a.Ms
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-05-05

The Brooklyn " Eagle" speaking of
the opponents Of Secretary Taft, and
the possibility of their being unable
to prevent his nomination, says ::
"They nsed not, however, mourn as
those wh@have no hope. Should Mr.
Taft bSSBot only nominated, but elect
ed, aWoKg the first to be rewarded by
him will be those in his party who
supported the nomination of another
man! That is the way of politics,
mofe Singular than the way of a fish
in the seaonofsa bird in the airs> The
disSidepts to his nomination viii be
rewarded with the selection OF some
one N their number for Eice-Presi-
deptsand then will reap the benefit of
the necessity Yto harmonic the
party" one Of the. first duties of a new
Presidentgi' 4s %s& ~ a.
And this is about the way it usually
turns out. 49,.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-05-05

BY vote of so to % the United
States Senate on Monday decided in
favor of the plan to provide two ships
this year and two ships next year, and
so on. 1t is program which would
place the United States in the front
rank of naval progression, though per-
haps not in one of aggressive dicta-
tion. The idea is to keep the United
States Navy the second in the world.
Senator Kean favored the plan adopt
ed while Senator Briggs opposed it.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-05-05
NEW JERSEY NOT FOR BRYAN.
The Democratic state Convention
Sends Unpledged Delegates.

The Democratic STATE Convention
Sends Unpledged Delegates.
The Democratic Convention on Tues
day at Trenton was as usual turbu-
liant affair, but former Senator James
Smith, Jr., had things his own way,
and no Bryan men were selected as
delegates to the Democratic National
convention. The delegates at large
are former United States Senator
James Smith, Jr., of Essex State
Senator John Hinchliffe, of Passaic
State Chairman Robert S. Hudspeth,
of Hudson; Frank S. Katzenbach, Jr.,
Of Mercer. 80
The delegates for the Fifth District
are former Judge Willard w. Cutler
and VIM. Z. futile, of Westfeld !;
with Thomas II. Hoagland, of Rocka-
way, and VIM. M Coler,s of Summit.
as alternates. Eugene S. Burke, was
appointed member of the Commit
tee tofill vacancies.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-05-05

In view of the general slump in
Bryan stock, both in this State and
throughout the country, considera-
BILE number Of our Democratic friends
are wishing that they had deferred the
organization Of a Bryan Club here for
a few weeks. 1t seems to be a case
where hindsight is better than for
sight. However they have an Illus
trious example before them of the ease
of trimming sails to catch the wind SO
they can change their name when the
nomination is made and go right
along just the same.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-05-05
AT IMPORTANT DECISION
New Jersey Has Jurisdiction to the
Centre of Hudson River.

New Jersey Has Jurisdiction to the
Centre of Hudson River.
The decision of the Supreme Court OF
the United States in the case of the
Central Railroad of New Jerseyagainst
the corporation and collector of Jersey
City is of considerable local interest to
the municipality in question, mas
much as it affirms its right to levy and
collect taxes upon the land owned by
the railroad under the waters of the
North River and New York Bay. The
contention of the railroad had been
that under the compact or treaty of
1888 between the states of New York
and New Jersey for the settlement of
territorial limits and jurisdiction be-
tween them, the State of New York
had :" exclusive jurisdiction of and over
"all the waters of the Bay of New
" York, and of and over all the waters
!" of Hudson River, lying west of Man
J." haitian Island and to the south OF
the mouth of SpuyGen Duyvil Creek,
and of and over the lands covered by
" the said waters to low water mark on
Z" the westerly or New Jersey side
!" thereof" and that therefore the sub
merged lands in question were within
the jurisdiction of New York and were
not subject to taxation by the State Of
New Jersey or by any municipality
thereof. The New Jersey Supreme
Court and Court of Errors and Appeals
held otherwise, declaring that ''juris-
diction " did not mean sovereignty.
and that the jurisdiction provided in
the compact of 1888 was extra-terri-
torial and limited to certain bounds
which did not include taxation With
this view the Supreme Court at Wash
ington now agrees, on the ground that
while jurisdiction y is vested in New
York, apparently for the purposes of
quarantine and immigrant control
only. the compact expressly provides
that the State of New Jersey shall
" have the exclusive right Of property
{" in and to the land under the water
Lying west of the middle of the Bay
+" of New York and west of the middle
" of that part of the Hudson River
" which lies between Manhattan Island
" and New Jersey" That would seem
to be conclusive, so far as the taxing
power is concerned.
The decision is of much wider inter
est, however, than that. 1t is of in
slant and vital concern to the great
cluster of municipalities in the lower
Passaic Valley which are planning to
pour their sewage through a huge
tunnel into the Bay of New York just
west Of the central line. 1t is obvious
that the decision just made materially
strengthens the presumption of the
Jeseymen that they have as good a
right to pour their sewage into their
side of the harbor as New Workers have
to do the same on their side.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-05-05

THE great majority OF the Repub-
lican voters of Morris county, in line
with the Republicans of the State,
are favorably disposed toward the can
didacy of Secretary Taft for Presi-
dent. He is regarded as being thor
oughly equipped for that high office,
will carry out the generalpolicy of the
present administration with tact and
good judgment, thus bringing about
needed reforms without serious fric-
tion or affecting the business interests
of the country. sal..
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-05-05
THE STATE SCHOOL MONEYS
An Increased Appropriation for Nor
ris County.

An Increased Appropriation for Nor
ris County.
The cost of maintaining the schools
of this State for 1908 will be about $10,-
100000, and of this amount the State
will pay to the various counties total
of SO, 5,303,92. Last year half the
cost was raised by local taxation.
This means that very little money
will have to be raised locally, and
in many districts the money received
from the State will be sufficient.
State Superintendent of Public In
struction Baxter recently sent letter
to school boards suggesting that they
postpone the making of the annual
appropriations in March in order to
arrange their school maintenance on
the basis of the State money. This
has been done in most instances, and
it will result in a substantial reduc-
tion in the local taxes for school pur-
poses.
The State money is solely for the
support of the schools and cannot be
used for the erection of buildings or
repairs. The amounts are: State
school tax, s4,o51, 1860 80; State school
fund 100000; State appropriation in
reduction of State school tax S1,0l2,-
840.0S; railroad tax for -l90S, So, 1884,
509l0; railroad tax for 1907, 2,226,-
594.42; total, S9,745, 30392.
The apportionment by counties is as
follows: Atlantic, $685., 74S.o9 Bergen,
S409, 3Sl.15; Burlington, $40, 1878 !;
Camden, 1882, 55O.17; Cape May, SILL
234.98; Cumberland, sl26, 657.13; Es-
sex, $2,373, 396.97; Gloucester, $112,-
23297; Hudson, S2,3O1, 39764; Mid
dlesex, S282,052.42; Monmouth, 1856,
495.27; Morris, S239, 72l.S3; Ocean,
1888, 632.77; Passaic, S739, 9Ol. 20: Salem,
S89, 1914; Somerset, 1923, 466. rs /;
Sussex, s8l, 942.62 Union, 500, GAL. IL !;
Warren, S131, 1851.
The apportionment of State school
moneys for Morris county, 19OS-'o9, is
as follows;