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Il have called, Mr.. jingle said the
Tax Collector, ITO ask you to pay this
bill for taxes on your house fer 1886 .
Take it around to the back door and
ask the cook" said Mr.. Jingle. If
you'd lived here twenty-four hours
you'd know, sir. that she owns the
house. I've abdicated. "-Harper's Ba-
gar
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Got Him Into Trouble.

Willis-parker's salary was doubled
short time ago. l hear.
Wailace-Yes, it was; but it got him
in lots of trouble.
Wil,is-Hows that?
Wallace-His wife found it out
Town Topics
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ans in their novel original sketch en-
titled THE German Professor" The
bin is a strong one throughout.
At the Metropolitan Theater on the
18Th inst. we are to have the new Eng
I lish play Shall We Forgive Herr" 1t
was produced recently at the Four
teenth-street Theater. New York, by
Jacob Lit 1t is described as an inter
esting story Of domestic life in England
and Australia. and is credited with
having made a substantial hit during
its New York run. An important mem
Der If the cast is Miss Marie Vain
wright. who has starred for years in
legitimate and Shal1espearean comedy
1t is Miss Wainwrights first expert
ence in the field of melodrama She is
in the part, and the piece IS described
season.
Here is what Martin Luther thought
of music: II have always loved music,
and / would not give away for great
deal the little that 1 know. / am nor
at my ease with those who have a CON
tempt 1Dl HUSH A1t4SIt II lGsNc IL dio-
cipline-it makes men sweeter. moro
virtuous and wiser. One can be sure
Of finding the germs of a goodly num-
| Der of virtues in the hearts of those
who love music. but those who have no
taste for it I value as l value a stick
or a stone. I pretend, and 1 declare 1t
without shame, that after theology
there IS no art comparable to music.
When natural music is perfected by
art. we see, as far as we are able.
the great and perfect wisdom of God
in His fine work Of music"
a good story is told of Brahms
father. who was a contra-bass player
in a Hamburg orchestra. One day the
conductor remarked that he was play
ing too loudly. Whereupon old man
Brahms retorted: Herr Capellmester,
this is my contra-b bass, 1 want you TO
understand, and 1 shall play on it as
loudly as l please"
A strange item comes from Moscow
concerning a very wealthy Russian
who seems to be orazed upon the music
of "Rigoletto." According to the story,
he proposes, at G cost OF $1,000. 10 con-
struct a tiny theater where Verdi's OPP
era can be played by marionettes, and
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oh, l don't know retorted the Cha
meleon. turning pink; I'm not as green
as was"
Papa" said the Baby Elephant to mis-
father, Il don't think US Baby Elephants
is strong enough to carry trunks like you
big ones."
What on earth would you have in
stead?" demanded the father.
"A dress suit case" glggled the Baby.
TT is a wonderful dispensation of IA
ture," SAID the Hairless Dog from Mex
leo, how we are always adapted to the
climate in which We live. It's awfuliy
hot in Mexico, and as you see, l am
hairless.
with u.s." said the Polar Bear. who
had wandered in, lit is the climate that
is adapted, not ourselves. If it wasn't
for the ice in the polar regions 1 should
simply melt, with all this fur on"
Il wish I could get my name out OF
tangle," sighed the Lion.
Why don't you ask the Fox and tn
Rooster to help you?" suggested me
Mouse Borrow the brush from the
Fox and the comb from the Rooster
What is this weed at the foot CT this
tree here" asked the Rabbit OF the GI-
rafTe.
Il really can't say" replied the Gil
raffe. ''All my Investigations in botany
have been in the higher branches. Shan
l throw you down a date?'
How did Jumbo happen to eat the
Hedgehog" asked the Tapr Of the Rhi-
noceros.
He told me he mistook him for an
oveiglown chestnut retu ue1 the Rhi-
noceros.
The Zebra had been gazing vainly a;
himself in pool of water.
How do you think l loolS?" ne asked
of the Dromedary, who was passing ny.
Like a toasted Jackass.' said the
Drome6ary. and the Eyena laughed un-
til he had h-sterics.
"Ycu ought to go TO Paris said the
Anaconda to the Boa Constructor. You
would be quite swell there
.'Oh, don't know" said the Boa Con-
strictor. They don't cultivate serpents
at Paris, do they?"
Il suppose they do" said the Anacon-
da Il saw in one Of the French papers
that Boas We're quite fashionable there
this winter"
why did you call the Flea Sherlock
Holiness" asked the Licness of her lord
and master.
Because it doesn't take him a second
to get on TO anything he takes an inter-
est in explained the Lion.-Harper's
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JUNGLE PERSrFLAGE.

'Bosh." said the wise Anaconda 10
the Chameleon. You think you know
it all, when as matter OF fact, you're
a regular child as far as knowledge is
concerned -
oh, l don't know" retorted the Cha
meleon. turning pink; I'm not as green
as was
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She expects to visit America once NOR
1t will be money in her purse

She expects to visit America once more
1t will be money in her purse
At the close of the mining Fair at
San Francisco on the evening Of March
9Th, the orchestra, conducted by Wal
ter 3. Rodgers. played Charles b Eiler-
mans Miners Jubilee March" It
vas a complete success. and the iarg-
est aIdience CT the Fair gave il rounds
Of applause. Mr.. Eilernlaa wrote the
entire band and orchestra arrange
ment. Mr. Eilernan Will be remem
bered as young man. formerly res
ident OF Sacramento. where he first
won the attention and commentator
OF the music-loving public His many
friends here are pleased TO know that
he is achieving a fine reputation as a
cemposer-equal. perhaps. to that he
has as an artistic instrumentalist. The
new march from his pen is soon to be
published, arranged for the piano The
band scores Mr.. Eilerman will soon
send to c. a. Neale Of this city.
The Yankee drama is not dead yet. A
new one. called Way Down East" is
crowd 8 tie Manhattan Theater in Ne n
York City, nightly, and from the pres
eni outlook promises to equal the sue
cess OF the cd Homestead and ''Shoee
Acres In this play the leading char
acter IS woman, but the cast is filled
with quaint New England characters
IL promises to put the Manhattan Thea
ter among the prosperous houses OF the
metropolis and the new managers, w ~
Brady and Florence Ziegfeld Jr are &C
Icerdingly happy.
One of my childhood's dreams of in
tense acting" says Fanny Davenport,
as wei as my idol as a schoolgirl. was
Lucille Weston. l would have gone with
out eating to see her act. She was to lna
then the embodiment of power and
warmth
Fanny Davenport is said to be the
klndest and most cCnsderate of act
resses to the stagefolk; she is willing to
spend her money for them and she is
willing to help them. The people in her
company who wish to succeed are en-
couraged and assisted by her, and she
has never been envious of another act
ress or acted meanly 10 one. She does
her work and does it well, loves and is
loyal to her own people, and deserves to
be happy.
frankie Russell has decided to leave
the vaudeville stage, and is now study
ing under Capoul Cutpuss Ward of
Chicago for the operate stage Miss
RusselPs success in vaudeville was far
above the average, and in light opers.
she will appear to good advantage,
being the possessor of rare meZZo
soprano voice and a comedy stage
presence.
Augustin DAILY is going to branch
out more extensively next season. In
addition to using his stock company at
his own theater, and having two com
panies on the road, he will use about
twenty weeks time at the Fifth-ave-
nue. Theatre. New York, where he will
make several new productions, includ-
ing new opera. He has arranged with
Edwin Knowles for the use of the
tifth-avenUe Theatre, which means
that several companies like those Of
James A Herne and Richard Mans
field will have but limited time at this
theater next season. Mr.. Daily has an
affection for the Fifth avenue Theater
for it is the house where he made his
greatest successes when he first started
business.
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she is the only female tenor on the
boards. It is said that the lady pro-
poses TO visit London in the summer.
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Why did you call the Flea Sherlock
Holiness" asked the Licness of her lord
and master
Because it doesn't take him a second
to get on TO anything he takes an inter
est in explained the Lion.-Harper' s
ISavnr
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1S,MP1.FCATARRHCURr

have spent nearly fifty years In the treatment
-atarrh and have effected more cures than any sIa
.iai.st in the history OF medicine. As must 500
-etire from active lie WILL from Ills time on
the means OF treatment and cure as used in
practice. FEcc AMI postpaid 10 every reader
his paper Who suffers from this loa,hsone, danger
Jus and disg listing disease This il sincere offe
which anyone is free TO accept. Address. PRoFESSOi
J. A. Lawrence, ia West SD ST., New lcrh
The record-union., 1898-03-13

Zelma Rawlston. the handsome and
artistic in pers mater of male characters.
comes to California presently as one
OF the principal features of The big pro-
duction O. 1872"
w. A. Rrady's production of The Cat
and the Charub.' in conjunction with
Anna Held, will pay the coast an early
visit.
Francis Powers. author of The Fist
Born" has completed new play. which
has been submitted TO Charles Frohnan.
Rhea las a new play called En-
press of the French,
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! You men who at every corner talk
of war; who feel utterly capable of the
successful conduct OF campaign but
yet have not even the remotest inten-
ton of moving away from your cosy
] tiresides. examine yourselves and purge
yourselves from confusion of thought
! 1t is well to think twice before speak
! ing once in favor Of slaughter The
second thought will show that where
there is no intention. go ability. no fit
| ness for combat it is essentially sell
! fish to urge it when others shall bear
| it's burdens leaving to the hOme-stay-
! ers only the results. Many of you Wall
! rejoice ii war is declared. You VIII
read with avidity news about your fell
| lows going to their death. and then in
| the fluctuating values of the stock mar
kets you will see chances to make mon
| ely out of misery, and straightway go
and do it. You Will pile up wealth
while somebody's son gives up life %
leave you undisturhed in scraping PROF
its out of coWardly quiet. But if you
who foment the war feeling by quiet
chatting are worthy of blame whar
shall be said OF cur New York pur-
veyors Of news-rather perverters of
pews-who deliberately confuse the
public mind with padded cablesrams.
deceptive headlines and falsifed news?
These conditions that Justify wa.
that giorify the giving up Of life for u
cause, VIII lie mentioned n a later arti-
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Louis James, Frederick B. WarGe and
Madame Rhea are to join forces next
season. They are to be supported. 1c-
ccrding 10 their announcement, by 4
strong company. and propose to play
"Othello,' Julius Caesar. Much Ado
About Nothing" Hamlet" Macbeth
and The School for Scandal
The revival of The Lady OF Lyons"
in London. with Kyrle Bellew and Mcs
Potter in the principal parts. has met
with 4 fr.gid recc p.ion, the critics treat
ing both play and performance rather
contemptuously.
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"One of my chidhood's dreams of in
tense acting" says Fanny Davenport,
as We'll as my idol as a schoolgirl was
Lucille Weston. I would have gone with :
out eating to see her act She was to lna
then the embodiment of power and
warmth
The record-union., 1898-03-13

Isabelle Irving has been re-engaged
by Charles F'rohman for John Drew S
lending lady.
The record-union., 1898-03-13

Il wish I could get my name out OF
tangle,' sighed the Lion.
why don't you ask the Fox and tn
Rooster to help you?" suggested me
Mouse. Borrow the brush from The
Fox ard the comb from the Rooster
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Papa" said the Baby Elephant TO mis-
father, Il don't think US Baby Elephants
y;
The record-union., 1898-03-13

Gus Williams. the famous imperson
ator Of German dialect character, IS
laid up with iaflarnmasory rheumatism
at his home in Ycnkers. n. Y.
The record-union., 1898-03-13

The latest freak in the musical world
is a lady tenor Continental papers
announce that Frau Corts-Geissler has
been engaged at the Royal Opera,
Stockholm, as tenor, and add that
The record-union., 1898-03-13

The Zebra had been gazing yainly a;
himself in a pool of water
How do you think looll?'' ne aske1
of the Dromedary, who was passing Dy
Like toasted Jackass,' said the
Dromeoary. and the Eyen2 laughed IN
til he had h--sterics.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-09
A Martial Funeral.

New York, Sept. 9.-1he funeral
services over the remains of Naval cad
9: Thos. IL. Wheeler son of Maj. Gen.
Joseph Wheeler, and 2nd Lieut.. New
ton ID. kirkpatrick who were drowned
"Wednesday were held at I O'Clock this
morning in front of Gen, Weclers head
quarters. The caskets were draped
with the American flags. a detail from
the 3rl Cavalry acted as the guard of
honor.
Rev. Arch ball Bradshaw the Chal .
lain of the l7lst New York regiment
read the burial service.
At the conclusion of this the caskcts
were placed on gun caissons drawn by
black horses, led by the cavalry and {;
mounted band playing dirges.
They were escorted to the station and
placed in a baggage car of specia
train.
Wheeler's body goes to his home ir
Wheeler, Ala, accompanied by Gen
Wheeler and family.
Kirkpatrick's body goes to Lexington
Va, accompanied by the officers.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-09
The Above is Photograph of the late PRIVATE WILLIAM
ROGER DUNHAM. 1t was taken soon after his
graduation from College.

TO the righting of a great wrong. Moro
than this our lips falter forth "What
wouldst thou, 0 Lord. that we should
do, now one more place is vacant?"
We believe that God meant that the
virtues of his life should be continued
memorials that all he did should be a
reminder of the need for better right
eousness. He meant that the Death
Angel when he called should leave q
precious legacy of hope, determination
and faithfulness.
God places upon us no tribulations
that are not wrought with lessons of
faith, hope, and trust. While today we
Law the best emblems of our love upon
the casket which holds a noble citizen
and loyal friend, we think Of all that
was best in his life, and We comfort
ourselves that we shall all be in the like
ness of the Lord s resurrection and shall
some time meet him face to face. May He
strengthen lis so that every pang we
suffer may purify us for the final har-
vest, make us more faithful, more de-
voted, more ready 10 lay down our lives
if the cause of truth demands it,"
The ceremonies at the church were
concluded by the quartette singing the
hymn There is light that is ever
burning.
The procession then formed and head.
ed by Company f moved slowly over
the hills to Hope Cemetery where the
burial service was held.
The grave was decorated with flowers
and the sides were draped in red white
and blue.
Mrs. Jones performed II short buria.
service after which three voleys were
fired over the grave by three squads oi
the Company and "taps" were blown by
the regimental buglcr Thomas Mercer
The company then swung into fours ane
marched rapidly away leaving behinc
and beneath the sod of the land he
loved so we'll, as brave, true, noble ant
manly man as ever wore the blue.
There was an abundance of flowers {
partial list of which is given below -
Pillow of roses with the motto "Fol
Our Country's Pride" from the Five
mixed flowers from Company +; A
broken column of white carnations from
Y. p. c. t.. Standing harp of roses ane
carnations from DR.. and Mrs. G. b
Nichols, NJ. G. Nichols and Miss Matte
Price Sword of roses and carnations
from the Philomethian Club; Roses
Mr.. and Mrs John w. Gordon; Whit
carnations and ferns from Mr.. and Mrs
Chas. $. Currier; Lavender and Whit
Astors, Ruth Chapter; basket of flower
Rev. Chas. II. Wells; roses, Mr.. anl
Mrs. Clinton Field; carnations DR.. ant
Mrs. j. Henry jackson carnations, X
l.. Clark; roses and ferns, Mis-. III. Nj
y. Morgan; roses and ferns uukno wn
Cycus leavess and red roses, Madin
Nichols; there was a large quantity Q
cut flowers sent in by many friends bu
it was impossible TO ascertain from
whence they came.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-09

was borne up the aisle by the bearers
who were eight young men from Com.
pany +. William Wishart, Alfred Nc
Kellow, Thomas Mundic, Thomas Ire
land, James Sullivan, James Thurston
Ben Sawtelle and Patrick Rogers. Next
came Mr.. and Mrs. William Durkee,
Morris Durkee, Thomas Dunham, Harry
Dunham. Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Cor
don, Miss Lillian Gordon, Mr., and Mrs.
George Dunham of Northield These
were the immediate relatives and they
were seated in front before the cask ct
which was placed directly before the
altar. After these came about 80 men,
bers of Company Z. in command of
Captain +. j. Badger and they were
seated ut the left front
The Rev Ellic X. Nj. Jones began the
ceremonies by reading from tho Scrip
lures. This was followed by Il selection
from the quartctte consisting of Robert
Mckenzie, Mrs. B. W. Bralcy, Miss
Grace Paige and Frank Dyer, who sang
the hymn entitled "Swcet Comfort"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-09

The best lesson Of all Is that we are
assured that the patriotism which made
him ready to leave his Study, his home
and friends to uphold the honor of his
country in its struggle for holy cause
has not ceased to be or perished from
the earth but it is transformed into
love for better country.
We mourn as Il community today the
loss of one who was our representative
in righteous causes Once again the
fatal Reaper has selected one of our
richest sheaves for the great harvesting,
We had hoped that the return of our
hero boys would be full af rejoicing not
of sorrowing, but God has .willed it
otherwise. We are mourning now the
loss of a noble man, Alovlng brother, a
faithful friend and tomrade,' who was
ready and willing to bear without
murmur of complaint every hardship
that was common to his comrades,
lie was Christian man ready to turn.
from his study to raeet the will of God
and to apply his knowledge and strength
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-09

The funeral of one more braTe young
soldier was held yesterday afternoon
,t the I1niversulist church. For the
sorond time since the return OF our rep
rescntatives.. in the late struggle it was
thc moumful duty of large number
Of people TO assemble and assist IN the
last sad rites of laying to rest nero
tried and true.
The church was artlstically decorated
and drapcd with red, white an" olue
hunting and the stars and stripes ovel
which hung at intervals bits OF black
crepe. The entire front of the churcll
was drapcd as was also tho altar ana
the railing of the organ chancel: a
lorsc quantity of flowers was taste1o'ly
,rrnuvrd before the altar and around
the caskct. :.
ON the right of the church and IL
front were seated the faculty OF Goddar'
seminary of which the deceased was
member. Behind them was the eh'lrt
student sody of the school.
The ushers were four young mel
from the Seminary Joseph Lamb, e: M
Hushucu. Lewis Brown, and C!lnor'
Booth. .M2 o'clock the funeral pro
rcssjon entered the church headed D.
thc Rev. Ethe X. Nj. Jones, The caSNc
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-09
THROWN FROM HER CARRIAGE.
MRS. GEORGE f. ALLEN NARROWLY
ESCAPES SERIOUS INJURY THIS
MORNING.

Mrs. George +. Allen who lives in
South Barre had a rather narrow escape
from serious accident this morning
about 10 o'clock near the watering
trough. Mrs. Allen was driving on
Elm ST. and as she approached Main ST.,
Philander Blodget come down Washing
ton ST., with Il span of horses hitched
TO a team loaded with sand.
Mrs. Allen crossed Main ST., in front
of the sand team, thinking she had
ample time but the pole on the sand
team cought in the hind wheel and up
set the carriage. The turnout was
turned upside down and Mrs. Allen lay
in the top of the carriage. Another pee
uliar part of the accident was that rs a
bystander made a jump for the horse,
the animal gave II sudden twitch which
righted the carriage again, throwing
Mrs. Allen to one side.
She was taken in side the First Natl
onal Bank, where Dr. Braley attended
her. No bones were broken but she
was bruised on the hips and other parts
of the body. She was taken to nel
nome in South Barre. The carriage
was quite badly smashed,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-09
Well Cared For.

San Francisco, Sept. 9.-Gov. Lord
Oregon has personally inspected the
camp Of the Oregon volunteers and is
fully convinced of the falsity of the re-
ports as to the condition of the men
from Oregon.
lie found the mon comfortably quar-
tered, we'll fed, little sickness and al
were happy and dcsirous of continuing
in the service.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-09
American Generosity.

i. Manila, Sept. 9-Amcrican Consul
Williams in behalf of Captain Dyer OF
the Cruiser Baltimore has returned to
Gen. Meranda the sword which the
latter surrendered TO the Captain at the
capture of Corrigedor Island. The
General replied that he was overwhelm-
ed by the generosity of Capt. Dyer.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-09
Must Leave Crete.

Cornca, Create, Sept. 9.-The admir-
ais Of the Foreign powers in replying to
the protest of the Cretan executive
committee against the recent maSsacrcs
have declared that they will recommend
to their governments 10 solve the question
definitely by Il removal of the Turkish
troops from Crete and the appointment
Of Governor by the Powers.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-09
Returns From Cuba.

Highland Light, Mass. Sept. 9.-The
cruiser Marblehead passed here at 10
o'clock this morning for Boston on the
way home from Guantanamo, Cuba.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-09
Wants His Old Command

San Francisco, Sept. Call says
that General Shafter is expeced back to
San Francieco within two weeks and
that he has applied to be assigned to his
old command. His request will no
doubt be granted.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-09
!

TO the Tax Payers of the City of Barre:
To-day is the last day Of grace on taxes.
After to-day the bills will be put into the
hands of the collector with 13 per ceut. all
B. TT. WELLS.
13O City Treasurer.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-09

American Sardincs, also genuine I'M
ported Sardines at L. M. Averills.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-09
6. A. R. Officers Elected

Cincinnati, o., Sept. 9-The Grand
Army Encampment was closed this
morning by the election of officers as
follows Senior Vice Commander, Chas
c. johnson, Cincinnati; Junior Vice
Commander, David Ross, Delaware ;
Surgeon General, DIR. Pierce, Nebraska ;
Chaplain, Col, Lucas, Indianapolis.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-09

O, we loved lin he died for the free;
Not an the wild mountain, not OH the sea,
Not where the pillows are a.hed into foam
But he passed from arms of kindred at home
Beyond the River.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-09

Brave-healted hero, he died in his prime,
JJonor and Fame be his need for all time
Cover with flowers fair his b'lrlal sou,
Guarded to-day by the angels of God,
Beyond the River.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-09

Bring the laurel tn It will not fade with years.
Irvine for him rhaplet, bcdewed with our
tears,
DcothlesS his fame and immortal his trust.
Bright is his Gun, though the Guardian Is
dust.
Beyouu the River.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-09

Father above, keep them who sleep in blue,
no home and country each hero was true
our love we'll give till the ages are Sped'
4 tear and wreath for the bue-coated dead
Beyond the River.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-09

The buyler sounded " Lights Out that Is all
Another volunteer obeyed the call,
Comrades gather to fire parting shot
For one by them never to be forgot
Bevond the River.