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The following reply was cabled Il
Colonel Roosevelt;
Dimes Pouring In.

Washington, Aug. 4.--Dimee have
been pouring into the navy department
on Secretary Long, contributed by pa
triotic Americans who want to build
a battleship to replace the Maine.
Somebody, the secretary does not know
who, started an endless chain to this
end, and the secretary is doing his
best to break the chain. To such of the
contributors as give their address he
is returning the money with note
informing them that he has no author
ity under the law to receive 1t, and that
the object seems TO be otherwise pro-
vided for, as congress has specially ap-
propriated money for the construction
of another battleship TO be known as
the Maine
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The ON Accepted.

New York, Aug. 5.-Lieutenant Col
onel Morris J. Brown, the head of the
medical supply bureau here, received
a communication from Miss Helen
Gould, saying that Ira e. Belnet Of
San Diego, CAL. had telegraphed to her
Offering a carload OF lemons for dis
tribution among the army hospitals.
Colonel Brown promptly replied that
the gift would be most acceptable
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nnding themselves free TO do go. the
Spaniards would not overpower their
captors, repossess themselves Of San
tiago. and thus lose to the American
army the small foothold in Cuba
which It has cost SO much blood and
money to secure.
1t Is, however the expectation that
all of the American troops will have
been removed from Santiago to the
United States by the end Of this
month, and that is probably the very
best that can be done under these cir
cumstances.
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GONE.

They all go, if not one way the
other, but they always go. On
our mind are those unfortunates
who patronize bucket shops,
deal in futures, respectfully
put, are specializing in wheat,
etc. The sucker needs only
to hold on while the fellow
at the other end reels him in.
Over the entire country are men
sapping their lives in their worry
to beat bucket shops, but this
thing they cannot do. We get
mighty smart, have a superabund-
ance Of confidence in Self, see
looming up before US great noun
tains ofwealth which never mater
ialize. 1t is nothing but rich an
ticipations soon to be swallowed
up in the depths Of poverty. The
beautiful, glittering ideal is never
attained. The numbers who have
played the wheels Of fortune, who
have lost their all and resorted to
dire extremities as did Joe Ram
sey are not a few. May his ex-
perience be a lesson to those fol-
lowing after him.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-08-09
SUMMER DRESS
FABRICS.

For hot weathe. wea. we have a
large selection of dainty goods that
will make you feel cool and comfort-
able on the warmest summer day.
NEW GRASS LINENS-The lat
est natural linen shades for suits and
dresses, 15c, pc, and 25c per yard.
WHITE PIQUES-The most sty-
lish of imported fabrics this season.
p great selection here.
PLAIN WELT PIQUES-Assort-
ed size cords, 25c, SOC, Doc, 40c per
yard. a
FANCY WHITE PIQUES-2Fls
25c, 3Oc per yard.
India Linens, Victoria Ian :.
Persian Lawns, Batiste; Mulls," o,'
Dimities, Orgardies, NSu
and all popular makes of Whit,
Goods.
A great quantity of summer Dress
Fabrics go at reduced prices in order
to clear the way fall goods. These
hot days are bargain days. Stocks
must be reduced, and they will be if,
low prices are efficacious. Qualitif
speak for themselves. Come and SET
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-08-09
ROOSEVELT CALLED DOWN.
Secretary AIger Gives Him Some Yer
wholesome Advice.

Secretary AIger Gives Him Some Very
wholesome Advice.
Washington. Aug. b.-The following
correspondence passed between Colonel
Roosevelt and Secretary Alger;
Santiago. July 20.
My Dear Mr.. Secretary: I am writ
ing with the knowledge and approval
of General Wheeler. We earnestly
hope that you will send us-most of
the regulars and at any rate the cav
airy division, including the Rough
Riders, who are as good as any reg
ulars and three times as good as any
state troops-'to Porto Rico There
are 1900 elective men in this division.
II those who were left behind were
Joined to them we could land at Porto
Rico, In this cavalry division, close to
1000 men, who would be worth, easily,
any 10000 national guards armed with
black-powder Springfelds or other
archaic weapons.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
The following reply was cabled to
Colonel Roosevelt;
Washington, Aug 4.-Your letter of
23d is received The regular army, the
volunteer army and the Rough Riders
have done well, but suggest that, I'M
less you want to spoil the effects and
glory of your victory, you make no
invidious comparisons. The Rough
Riders are no better than other volun-
teers. They had an advantage In their
arms, for which they ought to be very
grateful R. A. ALGER
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some spaniarda Punoturad.

Madrid. Aug, SAN official dispatch
from Porto Rico says the Americans
Saturday seized the customs house In
the village Of Fajatido. which place
was without garrison. An American
column, the dispatch also says. sup
ported by artillery, advanced on Quay
anna The Spaniards made brave
defense but were forced TO withdraw
to Alturas. Seventeen Of the Spaniards
were killed.
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Not Entltled 70 Prize nronsr.

Washington. Aug. 6-The attorney
general has decided that the officers
and crew OF the United States ship
Hawk, which was assisted by the Cas-
tine on the night Of July In destroy
ing the Spanish steamer Alfonso XII
near Havana, are not entitled TO prize
money inasmuch as they neither cap
tured nor obtained possession Of the
vessel The cargo of the Alfonso XII
was destroyed by the SpaniaFds to
prevent It's falling into American
hands. h WHa ~
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Cuban Insurgents Defeated.

Havana, Aug. 5.-The Raboya bat
Italian has defeated large band Of in
surgents near Monte Verde, province
OF Matanzas, The enemy abandoned
their positions and were pursued at the
point Of the bayonet. They lost heay-
lily, including their commander, Jovel.
The Spaniards had two killed and IA
wounded
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-08-09
Pushed the Blue PENCIL

Washington, Aug. "A commits
sion as second lieutenant has been Is
sued by the war department 70 Grant
Squires of New York, who, under d.
rection of General Greedy as head of
the signal service, has, since early In
the war. with rare tact and capability.
discharged the trying duties of federal
censor upon all matter incoming and
outgoing at New York city.
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Conference Being Held.

Madrid, Aug. 5.-Senor Sagasta, the
premier. conferred with the presidents
of both chambers of the cortes and
later with Marshall Martinez Campos
and the Duke of Tetuan, minister of
foreign affairs In the last cabinet of
the late Senior Canovas, Until the Of
fetal account of the peace negotia-
lions is published the utmost secrecy
will be observed.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-08-09

Ladies and children who 60 on the
excursion to Torrent and Natural
Bridge Wednesday will have the at
tention of members of Odd Fellows
lodge.
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An Anarchist Scare.

Madrid, Aug. 8s-H Epoca states
that the police are investigating an
anarchist plot against the life Of
high political parsonage which was TO
have been carried out upon the occa-
sion of the anniversary of the assassin
alton OF Senior Canovas del Castillo.
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Spanish Hospital Ship.

st. Pierre, Island Of Martinique,
Aug. 5.-The Spanish hospital ship
Alicante sailed for Santiago de Cuba
under safe conduct signed by United
States Consul Dart. She will convey
some Of the Spanish prisoners back to
Spain.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-08-09

Lieut.. Hobson is man of graft
tude and will visit Admiral Ger
vera and thank him for his kind
ness to the Merrimac men.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-08-09

The reputation of Mrs. Joe Jephson
as an experienced and talented must
clan Is established. See her ad in this
paper.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-08-09

DIR. Hunter is expected to try
and get Kentucky to lift ex-Mayor
Todd, of Louisville, into the Re-
publican nomination for Governor.
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somewhnt strrtlina.

Santiago de Cuba, Aug. 5.-The gen.
erals In STARTERS army have demand
ed that the American troops here be
removed to the United States at once
to prevent wholesale deaths from
fever. 1t Is said all of them are III.
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Important OuestIon Dtsoussed.

Madrid, Aug. 6--Tbe cabinet coun-
ell discussed the question Of assem-
bling the oortes but no decision was
reached as the ministers desire 70 as
certain II the United States considers
the approval OF parliament necessary
to the definitive signing Of the treaty
of peaca
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-08-09
Has Texas Fever.

Fresno, CAL. Aug. 8.--Cattle and
horses that are pastured on Kings
river are suffering from Texas or
splenetio fever. Within the last few
days 300 head have sscoumbsd to che
disease.
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spaniards Drtven QUE.

Havana, Aug. 5.JThe town OF
Gibara on the north coast Of Santiago
de Cuba province has been evacuated
by the Spanish troops and the rebels.
on entering. killed IS volunteers
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diers may know their last resting
place in Santiago, Gen. Alger has
ordered the grounds to be marked
with stone slabs.
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Performance Always
Follows Promise
At this Store.

A business to be popular must be
broad gusge in its methods. 1t must
ad NIT the intelligence OF the buying
public, and endeavor by every honor
able means to establish confidence be-
tween itself and that public. The
buying should be right and the selling
just. Rich and poor alike should be
treated with courtesy and considera-
ton. This business iulSs ,lding upon
these lines. ~
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THE HOSIEE
SlTION.

Busy all the year rot. There is
no particular season + stockings.
We buy none but th6onest sorts;
made to wear; made wash; just
such stockings as wimake you q
loyal patron of our hery depart
ment from one years 81 to the other.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-08-09

severe Earthquake sboes.
Mssaina, Island n Sicily. Aug. a.
Easss was severe .sasthensiss shogik
AQA xhs suhsbitsdss xSgs paztU-
wessaksn hxA there JRae N aamngs
Ss' ai-s... --As.A ..-.:.la.-s-@--
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HOUSEKEEPIG
GODS.
SUCH AS

will always be found heb in full as
sortment.
We handle nothing but reliable
makes of the above, and ask you to
make careful inspection nd COMPARE
some, your own judgment will do the
rest.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-08-09

That the friends Of the dead SOL
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-08
INSPECTORS LIABLE TO A FINE.
Failed to Comply with the Law at Tues
days Election,

In .he Office of County Clerk Ray yes
terday were roughly piled the ballots ic-
turned to him by the inspectors of cleo
uons in the city Of Burlington. one pack
age OF these ballots was wrapped in pa.
per and tied with a string. Tho others
were not even tied. II Is just this condt-
ton of affairs which makes the three in
spectors In each ward of the city subject
To a iine of 500.
Section lS9 of the laws of Vermont re-
launs to elections says in regard to bal
lots spelled or unused; The ballots thus
returned and delivered shall he immedi-
ately cancelled, and, together with those
not distributed to the voters and those
that have been delivered to the presiding
officer. shall he preserved and secured in
sealed Packages. and returned to the
county, town OF village clerk from whom
the same were received. etc"
Section 5l2i relating to the penalty for
the violation of these laws says: "A pub
lie officer upon whom n duty is imposed
10y the provisions of title three who viii.
fully neglects TO perform such duty, oil
who wiifully performs II in such a way
as to hinder the object OF said title, shat
be fined $500
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-08
DEATH OF j. w. GLEASON.

John w. Gleason of North Champlain
street passed away at his residence yes
terday afternoon at o'clock after long
Illness.
Mr.. Gleason was SO years old and had
been engaged IN the mercantile business
In this city for several years. Three years
ago he went into the undertaking bust
ness on North Champlain street but a few
months since he sold the business to John
r, Kelley on account of poor health
About year ago he was taken i'll with
pneumonia, which rapidly developed into
consumption.
Mr.. Gleason was a member OF St. Mary's
Mutual Benevolence society, the Young
Mems Catholic Union, the American Or
der OF Forcsters and the Catholic Order
of Foresters, being a charter member of
the last two. He was a policy holder in
the Catholic Order of Foresters to the
extent of $1,000. He was second chief rang
er of the Catholic Order of Foresters, past
chief ranger OF the American Order of
| IToresters. and treasurer OF the Grand
Court of Vermont.
He leaves a wife, Katherine, a son, Har-
old, aged two years. and brother, Thorn
as, to mourn his loss. Mr.. 0leaso was a
very popular young man and has many
warm friends, who will miss him from
I their circle.
The funeral will be held Saturday morn
Ing from St. Mary's cathedral.
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CITY COURT.

The case of the Daily News versus Sid
ney Bourne and trustees, and Dennia
Bourne claimant, was decided Thursday
by Justice a. V, Spaulding, Judgmen,
was given to the Daily News against the
defendant for so and costs of 1881 and
the trustees were discharged. The claim
ant was given Judgment to hold the funds
in the hands OF the trustees.
G. q. In Francis was In City Court
Saturday to answer for the search at the
American billiard pariors on Main street.
He claimed the liquor found by Sheriff
Reeves and was assessed sll,ss, the costs
of the seizure, He pleaded not guilty to
keeping on hand with intent TO SELL" bur
he was found guilty and fined $50 and
costs of slt.Sl. An appeal was taken and
So bail furnished.
A fine of SIS and costs OF sS0l Is the
dose Joseph Alexander got In the City
Court Monday for assaultlng Edward
Bashaw of Winooski. Alexander pleaded
guilty and instead OF paying his fine he
will probably serve aSa days In Rutland.
Amos Collins was in for a drunk. which
he confessed and fine of s. and costs
of 1851 followed. He disclosed on Rose
Mitchell. a Batteryite. but she proved that
Collins bought no liquor from her.
George Hassin, the ice cream man, who
Is charged with breach OF the peace
was in and his case was continued until
Thursday.
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DEATH OF MRS. J. r. WARD.

A death which carries with 1t an UNI
usual weight Of sadness occurred shortly
after y o'clock yesterday, when Mrs.
James Il. Ward passed away at her home
on King street after an illness of one
week with brain fever and a compllca-
ton OF spinal meningitis. Mrs. Ward is a
young lady we'll known in this city, hav-
inS been for seven years previous to her
marriage, less than year ago, employ
ed In the millinery store of Mrs. u. H. Nc
Mahon. Just eleven months and one week
ago yesterday she was united in marriage
with James Il. Ward, who survives his
wife although in AN exceedingly critical
condition from Il third attack of appen-
dicttis. The young husband was carried
TO the bedside OF his wife for n short time
yesterday morning.
Mrs. Wards maiden name was Alice Foo
Icy and she was the daughter of Mt and
Mrs. Bryan Foley, Her age was % years
and she had u large number of friends,
who regret tho seemingly premature end
ing of her life.
Tho funeral will be held from st. Mary's
cathedral on Friday morning at 3 O'Clock.
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DEATH OF MRS. seldom

Mrs, Belle Gibson Seiden, after q long
sickness passed away Tuesday morning
at $50. Her husband and cousin, W. D.
Frost of Grand Rapids, who has been
with her for the past month, assisting in
caring for her. were present when she
died. Her death did not come as a sur
prise Nevertheless Its announcement will
cause a shock to the community. Mrs
Selden was born in Jericho Corners Aug
ust 10th. ls47. She was the daughter Of
Deacon Robert Gibson and Mrs. Jane Glib
son, both OF Jericho. Mrs. Selden came to
Burlington rs years ago and was en-
pfoyed by Mrs o. T.. Lovely in her bust
ness as dressmsker. She stayed with
Mrs. Lovely year and then went into
the dressmaking business for herself on
Main and Church streets. In which she
has boen very successful for the last %
Years. She was a member of the College
Street Congregational church and her
great pleasure seemed to be In doing good
to others. She was always generous and
tried TO make others happy. A proof OF
her enduring devotion is to be found In
the way In which she has cared for her
aged mother who is So years OF age. Her
husband, her mother, Mrs, Jane Gibson,
and her brother, w. ]. Gibson, both OF
Jericho, and sister, Mrs. Mary Tubbs
Of ST. Adams are left to mourn her loss.
Her many friends Will deeply feel her loss.
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CELEBRATING THEIR VICTORY.
Democratic Rally ut City Hall Tuesday
Evening MIR. McGeary's Remarks.

The weather Tuesday night was discour-
aging for the celebration of the demo-
cratic victory in the election of city rep
resentative. but the party held a rally in
the City Hall and then adjourned until
Wednesday evening.
]. f.. Burke presided at the meeting
Tuesday night and the speakers were ]. W.
McGeary, Or. ]. ID. Palideau, " A. Bull
lard and Mayor f. NJ. Sutton. Mr.. Nc
Geary again reiterated his pledges of ante
election speeches and said that anything
he could do for the good of Burlington at
Montpelier would be faithfully attended
to and that he would discharge the duties
of representative to the best Of his ability.
SKETCH OF MR.. MGEARY.
John w. McGeary. the candidate of the
democratic party who was elected Tues
day to represent the city of Burlington
in the next Legislature, was born in Pots
dam. n. Y. in 1865 Later he removed TO
Louisville. n. y. and when 10 years old
went to Keene. N. H., where he learned
the trade of machinist. His education
was received In the public schools of New
York State. While In Keene Mr.. McGeary
was made railroad freight agent and
later he entered the employ Of the Stand
ard Oil company.
Mr.. McGeary came to this city Ave
years ago. and he Is the New England
agent Of the Galena Oil company of Penn
sylvania. In October. 1892. he married
Miss Emma e. Wood of Dayton. Ohio.
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A BICYCLE ACCIDENT.

Miss Ida Boaupre of Rose street was
thrown from her bicycle at tho corner OF
North and North Champlain streets, yes
terday morning. receiving quite painful
injuries. She was passing down North
street and In trying to turn the corner
down North Champlain street, her wheel
WAS caught in the electric car track. She
was thrown, and her head came in con-
tact with the curbng, cutting a cash fully
two inches long across her forehead, and
badly bruising her left arm. She was
picked up unconscious and carried into
George Beauregards store at the corner
of North and North Champlain streets,
where she was cared for by Mrs. Beau
regard, who applied cold water to her
head until she recovered consciousness
when she was taken to her home, She
Will probably carry q scar from the cut
on her forehead as long as she lives,
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STA5BING ARRAY IN BOLTON.
james McCabe, Jr Plunges Knife Into
Edward Lackyard.-Hoi Is Now in Jail.


Late Tuesday afternoon two men drove
up to the Chittenden county Jail The
horse which drew them was foamng and
exhausted ana one of the men was wild
eyed and without hat, coat or vest One
man was James McCabc jr.. and the other
was Deputy Sheriff A. A. Hall of Bolton.
McCabe was placed in Jail and the dep
uty sherif tied his horse In Sheriff
Reeves barn TO cool off while he told the
circumstances OF his ride.
There was excitement over election in
Doiton as well as In Burlington Tues
day and out OF the excitement there grew
q stabbing ARRAY in which backyard
vas stabbed upon the right side of
| the neck by Jas. McCabe, jr, who was
the prisoner brought to the Jail. Little
groups of voters were gathered at Bolton
village shortly after dinner discussing pol
tiles. McCabe and backyard were In one
group and are said to have disagreed al
though no one thought of serious trouble.
Sheriff Hall, who was close by, had turn
cd to walk away when he heard some ono
cry Look out for that knife and turn
ing, he was Just in time to see McCabe
plunge n large pocket knife into the right
| side of Lackyards neck and throwing Of
his coast and vest, start to run. one or
/ two of the by-standers cared for backyard
and the remainder started in pursuit OF
the attempted murderer. Tho sheriff
started also and catching the prisoner
with the help of the crowd hustled him in
to a wagon and started with the horse
upon keen run for this city followed by
the excited crowd.
! Threats of lynch him." string him up"
and get rope" followed the sheriff and
It was only his quick decision and pres
ence of mind that got the man away
/ from the crowd and perhaps saved u
| lynching.
McCabe was seen at the Jail Tuesday
but refused to talk. He said he knew
nothing of any knife or trouble. He Is
said to have been under the influence OF
liquor and bears a most unenviable repu-
tation In Bolton, whore he was born. He
is about 80 years old and unmarried.
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THE CONTRACT LABOR LAW.
Alphonso T. Blythe Charged With Hav-
ing Violated its Provisions.

There was an evening hearing before
United States Commissioner George T..
johnson last night in the case of Alphon SO
T. Blythe OF this city, a baker. who is
charged with having violated the con-
tract labor law last January. Blythe was
held in $500 bail, which was furnished by
Judge J. W. Russell.
Blythe claims that he had some trouble
with his foreman, from whom the COM
plaint came, and that he authorized him
to secure baker The one whom he
hired came to him through the foreman
and Blythe made trade with the man
when he appeared at hts Office,
The case OF the government is that
Blythe secured the man from Montreal
through his foreman, who was acquaint-
ed there and offered to secure man..
Blythe's foreman was Alphonse Helu and
the man secured from Canada is James
Smeall.