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Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-06-13
THURSDAY June Q.

The writer being detailed for special
duty was unable to finish yesterdays let
ter SO will add Just little today saving
two cnnts postage.
Morning drill and general cleaning
up seemed to be the duty this a. m'
Battalion drill this p. M.
About l2.45 fire call was sounded ana
every Co. in the lst Vt. responded ou'
,beir services were not needed as the
14,h n. Y, had it eXtinSuishel. Inc
fire proved to be raging forest lire ana
and one could hardly blame the forest
q. wa have had but one fall of rain since
orr arrival Naturally they are very
"dry'' as they did not succeed the ilrs'
time in getting rain, thcytrlcd 1t again
,bont : 30 this eve with the same sue
ccss every Co. responded but returned
in about five minutes for some reason
unknown to the men as the fre Is SUN
"a ging about two miles from u.s. Ii we
do not Get little rain before long we
will all he on fire. But tlerc is lltlIe
satisfaction in knowing that that the
beautiful muddy creek" from whlch
vo yet our drinking water is the only
stream that tlowcs Throughout 'lic l''''i-
ara surr of water enough II
we remain here all summer.
We understand that the wor" ''ios-
n;,,1n has n GREAT horror to the people
of Rarre. am sure it has not WIN US
;f i were not for the hospital am a1ralo
,o of MS would fare hard but as II
;s ;f we are not feeling quite up 10 s'a''
aor1 we consult the surgeons anu se
ro,;ef some feeling little worse '"Ne
few days off and remain on a coI "''', ,
foo,;ro like returning to duty but l WISH
+o state for the benefit OF those a' ho''''
that they must not think we are "e"' .
dvinr when they hear we are Ill viz
hospital as such was the case "l''' ':'';.';" Gn
of our Co. was sent to to the o'N '''o
hospital, but if you could see M" ~ !,
5 n;cht YOU would change your i'l''''' -
wishes to state that he had the very We
G of care while there and is now iee'''
better than ever. ! refer 10 ."
"coOk." .o
..Trilby" and "IIobo" just p''s''
. with "A bic load crying fresh or'l 'o',o
row Won can ima%in the e"e'' '''
what we have had.
Underwear was issued to co. l. u"
forenoon two sets complete as Il '''''
,h.re are 2nd hand goods to 'ul''. -
reported that we must be fully 'q"'pp' ~ ''
;,s;J, Of As hours but we are VI u
a,,;uion that it is simply rumora''''o's
.a,,o of Ms would be very m''c" l''''''
So'''' W ,.,,o W. II. PITKlN,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-06-13
COMPANY E NEWS
From Chickamauga
Especial Correspondence.)

WEDNESDAY, JuneS.
Following moving day comes clean
ing so the quarter part of the day has
been taken up in cleaning the Co. street
and building stone seats around the
many trees etc. The latter we find are
a very useful article at the present mo-
ment. They are all occupied as the
boys have had just a short drill and are
now resting themselves preparing for
the coming "feast" at o'clock tomatoes,
bread, milk gravey and coffee. There
was no morning drill as most of lis were
detailed for extra work such as moving
tents cleaning the grounds around head
quarters etc. not very heavy work but
just little warm in the sun.
But it is a great satisfaction to US all
to know that when evening comes with
its cool and refreshing breeze, we are to
enjoy a pleasant rest after hot and dusty
work during the day.
"Charlie' just notified US that there
was thousands Of letters at the station
for the Regiment that on account of
lack of help we would not get until
tomorrow. But don't be discouraged
friends they come and more than well
come if they are a little late.
After the feast some OF US were not
exactly satisfied with the condensed milk
gravey SO purchased few eggs and had
q good square meal if you don't believe
it ask "Fathcr.'
Some of the Co.'S are receiving their
issue of underclothes tonight but hardly
think we will until tomorrow.
One of the "boys' purchased little
rice of a peddler Il few days ago and
left word with "lIobo" to cook it some
} afternoon when he was not very busy
this afternoon happened to be one SC
the cook did as ordered, but as it hap
pencd the owner was detailed for duty
at the Colonel quarters, result, the cooks
are having good feast of rice. "Grea
will be the crash hereof when { | J re
turned from duty and finds nothing bu
a little remaining in the dish, but"all il
fair in love and war"
1t seems to be the proper thing TO
Co. f boys to raise "Go Tca' as the
can't "go coffee"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-06-13
Not Responsible.

LONDON, June 13.-There has been
a oreat deal of talk in regard TO the
story that was circulated yesterday to
the effect that Manila had fallen and
the statement was published that the
limited States Ambassador Hay was
resnonsiblc for the statement. In con-
versation with an Associated Press
representative this morning, however,
Mr.. Hay emphatically denied that he
was in any way responsible for the cir
culation or foundation of the story.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-06-13
Off For Cuba

WASHINGTON, June 13.-The first
division of the United States troops,
which is to begin the invasion OF
Cuba, sailcd from Key West at day
li.ht this morning.
The troops comprise 773 officers and
14.5G4 men under command of General
Shaftcr.
4 LARGE force of transports convey
ed them and they were escorted by
strong squadron of warships, ranging
from an immense battleship TO small
m,inboat.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-06-13
Will Strike Together

SAN FRANCIsCo, June 13.-Bligadier
General Otis today assumed command
of the fourth brigade of the Manila
expeditionary forces. An officer OF
his staff states that the first and sec.
ond expeditions will wait at Honolulu
for the third and in that way they
will all reach Manila together, thus
they will be enabled to strike in uni
son as soon as they reach there ant
no time will be lost after their arriy
al in beginning the operation OF occu
pying the island.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-06-13
Money BY Subscription

WAslINGToN, June 13.-The gov
ernment printing office has added an
other feat 10 its wonderful record of
achievements.
1t has been known to print all edi-
ton of the revised statutes in single
night and recently the report OF the
board of inquiry in the case OF the
Maine disaster, including the illustra-
tons, was printed in one night.
Saturday af;erno) IN at $50 Secretary
Care delivered into the hands OF the
foreman OF the printing department
mlcrial for printing circulars relative
t, the new war loan. He wanted A.
600 900 circulars, subs2r ption blanks
and pamphlets. They were printed
bv 9 o'clock Monday morning. AT
$50 this morning Il team deposited
the first inslalment of 100000 at the
treasury.
The treasury force is busy today in
preparing an immense number of pap rs
to be sent to all postoilices. bands, ex-
press Offices, etc. BY noon tomorrow
they will all be on the way to the peo-
pie.
The Secretary of the Treasury has
received letter from the National
CITY bank, the Central Trust Co., and
from Vermlye and Co. of New York
in which it is jointly stated that they
stand ready to subscribe and pay fo'
at par with accrued interest any por
ton of the war bonds not subscribed
for by the public.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-06-13
Run Ashore.

HIGHLAND LIGHT, Mass, June IL.
The Cruiser San Francisco ran
ashore in a dense log this morning near
11;nb Head Station. She lies easy
and it is thought she will float at high
tide.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-06-13
More Beer

MILWAUKEE, June 13.--Word was
received today from Lieut.. Droher, the
son of a millionaire brewer in Austria,
stating that it has been decided to To-
cate a 10000, 900 branch of the Drc-
her brewery at Milwaukee.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-06-13
The Prince Entertains

LONDON, June 13.-The Prince of
Wales held a grand levee to-day which
was attended by Ambassador Hay and
Secretaries White, Curtis, and DR..
Chauncy Depew. Several other Ameri-
cans " ere also aresent.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-06-13
A Spy in New England

Portsmouth, n. H., June 13.-Two
sentres at Fort McLary, kittery Point
fired upon prowler at midnight.
lie was discovered crawling over
pile of granite. He was challenged by
the sent1ies but he did not respond and
made his escape.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-06-13
Unfit For The Sea

WASHINGTON, June 13.-Word has
been received by the navy department
from a high though unofficial sonrce
that Admiral Camara's Cadiz fleet has
been found unfit for the sea.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-06-13
FOR SALE,

Iwlll sell at Bargain Leather Top rhae.
ton Buggy. ANY one wishing to see TINS
Buggy should call at George l.ang's ram,
shop. also will sell at a bargain one Good
eight-year-old horse, his weight 200. For
articuars and price address
c. n. SCOTT, illiamstown, VT
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-06-13
'Tis Good to Eat.
a ac c. d e e f h h h i m noprrrsss u.

Twcnty-six letters, but no. the alphabet Name it and
make Cash purchase of so cents from our stock
receive IS bottle Heinz Octagon Kechup Free
One chance to each purchaser until o'clock this evening.
Come early and avoid the rush.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-06-13

WAsllINTOS, June Is. - Speaker
Reed has signed the war revenue bill
and it will probably 60 to the Prcsi-
dent today.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-06-13
The Weather.

po.ray. June 13.--Falr tonight !;
,robsbIy showers tomorrow south
winds.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-06-13
CAMERAS.

We have several Second Hand Cam
cras we will close out at half price
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-06-13

Nicest line Of Card Mounts in the city.
The state herald., 1898-10-21
He's Uscd a. Mi..ilss In M.

There are two recorded Instances In
which bees have been used us missiles
In war. The frst occasion was nj the
siege OF Thomiscyia, when the Roman
general Lncullus was warflng against
MithridnteH. The Romano buIlt
mounds and mines. and tho poople of
Themiseyra opened these mines by
digging into them. and hurled hives
Of bees. na well as Wild anImals.
through the holes onto the Roman
workmen. Bees were once used In
England with equal success. chohter
waa besiesed by the Danes and Nor.
wegians. Tn. town was defended by
the sasonn with Gaelic auxiliarIou. and
they repulsed the Danes. bu, the Nor
w.siRns, who protected themselves by
means OF hurdles. tried to break
through the walls Into the town. Then
the aaNonH collected all tn. beer and
water and boiled them together. This
mixture they poured upon the Nor
weEianr. who were under the hurdles.
The SorweslanH. however. covered
the hurdles with hides TO prevent being
acalded. The Saxona' next move was
TO get all the bcehlyoa In tho town
and throw them down upon the Nor.
weslan army. Tho enraged bees utuns
the men In the hands and legs, and
the swelling which resulted prevented
them from moving. In the end the
Danes aud SotweElans retired. aud lof,
the HaSona In peace.
The state herald., 1898-10-21
A Young Eoldler.

The youngest soldier in the army
that went to Cuba was a boy fourteen
years old. His father was a bugler In
one OF the volunteer regiments en-
camped at Tampa. He followed tho
regiment to Tampa and was ordered
home. He did not go home. and when
the regiment was ordered aboard the
transports to go to Cuba he slowed
himself away until they were day out
to sea. There was nothing for the COM
manding officer to do but to take the
boy with him to Cuba. where he was
made water-boy. During the battle
of San Juan Hill the boy carried water
to the mer, and did all that he could
during the battle. He was returned on
one of the first transports, but when he
reached New York he had no money to
pay his railroad fare to his home at
Columbus, Ohio. The government off,
cials could not pay his transportation,
but letter wac given him asking rail-
way officers to help him home. When
asked II he was afraid during the bat
tie. he said he did not have time to be
afraid, he had too much to do.
The state herald., 1898-10-21
Portnbl. Electric Lsmp.

a new portable electric safety lamp Is
finding Its way into many coal-mlning dis
tricts. where II is accepted as the best
form of lamp that has yet appeared for
certain needs OF the miner. II can be
carried on belt or in the pocket. A dry
battery Is used. The lamp Is OF six candle
power, with a white enRmeled parabolic
reflector. which is connected TO the bat
terry by flexible cord. II gives "A radia-
tion OF light so strong that by II ordinary
print can be read 100 feet on. The lamp.
with Its reflector, can be attached 10 the
hat, or any part of the clothing. having u
stickpin for that purpose. The operation
of the light Is so simple that no special
knowledge on the part OF the operator rs
required. The outfit gives brilliant light
for about twenty hours. at cost OF three
cents an hour. a great advantage OF this
LAMP Is that II gives very much more
light Than the ordinary safety lamp. II
is likely to be Of special service for gas
inspectors work, In reading meters, eN-
mills and warehouses, and In repairing oil
and gus tanks.
The state herald., 1898-10-21
AGNES HISTORY.

She was born In the prison ward OF
the big hospital.
Her mother, a slender, dark-eyed
girl of barely 20, had been arrested for
fortune telling only two weeks before.
and now lay sad and silent, unheeding
OF the doctors, the nurses, or even the
chubby bunch that kicked and cried be-
side her.
She did not seem to remember about
the baby. Even when they held 1t up
before her she did not realize that It
belonged to her, and that II her life
ended another weaker one would be
left to fight and face the world alone.
And so that night she died. The
doctors knew they could not save her.
because she did not care to live.
How beautiful she must have been."
the night nurse whispered. DO you
know anything about herr"
The doctor shook his head. mo" he
answered. nothing beyond the fact
that she told fortunes to save herself
from death, and so brought on this
last misfortune, which made her wish
to die. When l asked her II she had
no home. and where the baby's father
was, she just began to cry. You see,"
and he took the limp. white hand be-
tween his own. "she wears no ring"
NO" the nurse said. quickly, but
she has 1t here" and she drew out q
little cord that lay about the slender
neck. and on 1t hung plain gold we'd
ding ring.
In the morning the question arose.
What shall we do with her?" As
usual thing the babies whose mothers
deserted them in this fashion were
packed OF to the founding asylum,
but doctors as well as nurses had fallen
in love with her.
At last 1t was decided, and with the
warden's consent she was carried OF to
n ward where not shadow Of the hate
full prison bars was left upon that
small. bright face. But there arose the
necessity OF name. and little con-
clave was held around her bed one
morning.
1t was easy enough to decide upon
the first name-it should be Agnes.
after the nurse who had known and
loved her first down in the prison
ward, and SO. with the aid of the chap
lain. she was chrlstened. but when they
came to decide the second name that
was not SO easy, for some wished her
to keep the name her mother used, but
others. knowing 1t was false, rebeiled.
and SO they let the question rest. and
she was only Agnes"
And. though she ruled them all, yet
what good baby she was. and how
bright and pretty. with dimples in her
cheeks and on her toes and fingers,
and great Greasy bracelets round her
chubby arms and legs.
So things went on and every one was
happy. when suddenly II dawned upon
the older ones that this could not go
on forever.
One Of her own special doctors I'm
ished his term and went away, and
then one Of her nurses went. and the
others began to see that In time they
all would go. and that the hospital au-
thorities were not in the habit OF bring
ing up orphan babies in their wards. n
fact which was emphasized one day
when the warden. who had forgotten
all about her. stumbled over her when
she came creeping up to him. and
The state herald., 1898-10-21
SNAKES IN PACIFIC ISLANDS.
Hawaii. Samoa and New Zealand En-
tirely Free from Reptiles


tirely Free from Reptiles
For the most part the Pacific islands
are destitute Of snakes. That is abso-
lutely the case In Hawaii. In New
Zealand, equally free OF these reptiles,
the only knowledge which the Maoris
had OF snakes may be found in le-
gend OF a monster called the taniwha.
concerning which the authorities differ
as to whether 1t is the ancestral and
dim recollection OF snake or OF an al
ligator. All the eastern islands Of
Polynesia between these two outposts
are snakeless. Westward from Hawaii.
down among the Gilberts and the
Marshalls and the Carolines. the
square-bodied water snake begins to
make Its appearance In the lagoons and
harbors. By the time the PHILIPPINES
are reached the water snake becomes
both common and deadly and the
jungle of those islands are abundant
ly supplied with snakes. From the
PHILIPPINES as one follows down the
chains of islands snakes are found
both abundant and venomous. In the
wild lands OF the western Pacific the
reptiles are frequently objects OF wor-
with the creation Of the world. Samoa
seems to lie Just on the boundary line
OF snakes in the Pacific. In the east
ern Islands of the archipelago no
snakes are to be found; In upolu n
few are seen at rare intervals. In Sa-
vail only few miles to the westward
they are common and attain great size,
in the case of some kind at least. None
OF them Is venomous and the islanders
neither fear them nor exhibit any OF
that repugnance to their presence
which Is commonly called instructive.
This Indifference to the reptiles is
made most markedly manifest at the
hamlet OF Iva on the northeast coast
of Savaii. Here are to be found small
snakes OF the most brilliant red color.
may be easily picked up In any banana
patch. The dancing girls of this
town are In the habit OF employing
these gaudy snakes for personal
adornment in their dances. They tie
them about their necks. their ankles.
and their wrists. festoon them in their
headdresses. and tuck few extra ones
in their belt in readiness to replace
such as escape In the dance. At their
best these sivas danced by the Sa-
means are either dull or revolving
shows OF savagery. 1t can be easily
imagined that they are made no more
attractive when the taupou or village
maid and her crew of attendant girls
go careering about with an assortment
Of wrlthlng red snakes. Stlll the Sa-
means. who have no stock Of snake
preIudices, look upon this M one of the
most successful and artistic dances In
their islands.
The state herald., 1898-10-21

prospered more than ever lately-ana
he said that he would 60 and md her
and bring her back with him.
For weeks he had hunted the great
city In vain. and then had found this
clew. The girl was dead, but there was
yet the child.
He must see the baby now. What
was the address?
Then at last the doctor spoke. but
his voice was strained and hard as he
said; We put her there SO she should
have more love and care, and we all
go to see her often. We havo loved
her much. II you wish to see her you
must come there with mo now, for L
l." and his voice sank SO low that they
could hardly hear hint am going to
her funeral. She died two days ago."
-Ex.
The state herald., 1898-10-21


wanted to know what the dickens that
great healthy baby was doing in his
place.
At last one OF the doctors suggested
that they call n certain philanthropic
young lady whom he knew into their
counsel. and when she came she really
had some thing to suggest.
She knew OF such nice place up
town. half charity and half pay. where
they took n limited number OF babies
and gave them special. individual. and
wonderful care.
There was 4 vacancy there nt pres
snt. and for = small monthly payment
she could get Agnes in-the question
was. could Il be doncr
So Agnes moved away from her first
home. and to the disgust OF her assort-
ed parents. seemed TO rather enjoy the
change. and began to grow fat,cr than
ever.
At the hospital all had been well. II
was no, hard TO steal ono unweleome
baby from among no many. and none
OF the authorities ever knew-that II.
for u good while.
but one morning something happen
ed. A carriage drove into tho great
court. n queer. dark man jumped out.
asked for the warden. aud was closcted
with him for nm hour.
Next there was great running
among the CLERKS. and turning over OF
records-a few blasts from the warden.
and protests from his assistants, and
then at las, certain house physician
was sent for In post haste.
And then. swiftly. clearly. sadly, he
was told the story Of tina, dark-eyed
Eirl who had died there 40 many
months before. leaving behind her no
name or history-only u little, helpless
child.
The swar'hy stranger told this
own dark eyes burning hrst with an
ger and then with tears.
lie had known the poor young moth.
or years ago we'll. In another coun-
iry--nnd he had loved her, too.
She had meant 10 marry him. until
one day n stranger came, who had won
her quite away from his old rival Tho
stranger had said that he was rich
very rich, ihdeed-and the girls moth.
er had believed him. and the glfl-shs
did not care whether he was rich or
poor-only that he loved her
And 40 at las, a priest came. and the
two were married. and went away 10.
se,her 10 America. and the other lover
s,ald a, home aud worked. and gfieved.
and waited.
one day there came letter. telling
on i,a blotted. blHtered pages that pi,l.
'ui story Of mock marriage. cruelty.
neglect. aud then. nj last. deseftlon
deser,lon not only Of her. bu, Of an
unborn child,
lie was a wealthy man-he had
The state herald., 1898-10-21
NO DOCTORS BILLS in SWEDEN
They Allow Their Patients to Fix tn.
Amount Of Bills.

They Allow Their Patients to Fir III.
Amount Of Bills.
The doctors Of Sweden never send
bills to their patients. II you have
occasion to call physician you will
md him not only skillful in his pro.
fession, but highly educated and
honorable gentleman. You will also
have a proof of the honesty of the
Swedes and their friendly confidence
In each other. What you shall pay
your physician is left entirely to your
own choice. The rich may pay him
literally, whether they have need of
his services or not. II he has once
been retained by them. The poor pay
him a small sum, and the very poor
pay him nothing. Yet he visits the
poor as faithfully as he does the rich.
A similar custom prevailed up to the
middle Of the present century In some
Of the most remote portions Of the
highlands of Scotland. There the doc
tor collected his entire years bills on
a certain market day in summer, get
ting perhaps 95 or G10 from the
larger farmers, but only as many
shillings from the poorer crofters.
The state herald., 1898-10-21
WHY HIS SHOES HURT.
Jabbit Discounts Ills Friends Stories
About Footwear.

They were seated In the back room.
and after exhausting all exciting top
les of the day the conversation turned
on the subject OF shoes. One man held
that there was no sense In paying fan
cy prices; It was better TO get cheap
shoes and buy them ottener Another
claimed that he found II more econom-
ieal TO pay waxond si2 pair for his,
as they outiasted three cheap pairs
and looked better all the time. A third
raised his foot to the level OF the
table and said: There Is n pair 1
bought eighteen months ago for s5.
] have worn them all the time and
they have never needed repairs and
never hurt my feet for minute" Then
Jabbit broke In. He was on the third
day OF spree and he pointed n wabbiy
finger at his feet and said: That's
funny. There's n pair have had on
only two days aud nights and they
hurt my feet already"