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Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-25
Negro Cate Thieves Corr.lled

Texarkana, Tex, Aug. 25.-The officers
of this city received a request from the
citizens along the Red river valley ask
ing assistance in capturing a gang of
negro cattle thieves. The settlers after
a hunt of ten days corraled a gang of
Is negroes, who are heavily armed. The
negroes have intrenched themselves in
dense ravine. Officers have gone to
the scene from here
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-25

Peabody. Mass, Aug. 25-William H.
Halloran, an engineer of this place,
committed suicide by hanging, He made
an attempt some time ago by drinking
copperas, but was unsuccessful. De-
spondency is thought to have prompted
the act. lie was 40 years of age and a
WidOWer
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-25
Invalid Soldiers Mt Hosfou

Boston, Aug. 25.-The sick and wound
ed soldiers who arrived in this city and
VINO are being cared for in the yarious
hospitals IN the city are reported COM
Portable. No further deaths have been
recorded, although in number of cas-
II VIII be hard fight. the soldiers being
weak ana emaclated as result of their
campaign in the trenches in Cuba.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-25
Miles Departure DELAYED.

Ponce. Porto Rico Aug pa cable
message announcing that Mrs. Miles,
accompanied by her daughter, Mrs.
Colonel Rice. sailed for Ponce on the
United States transport OLDHAM from
Charleston last Saturday will delay the
departure of General Miles and his staff
possibly several days.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-25
Long JOnrnAY l{afOre CYclists.

Springfield, Mass, Aug 25.-E Victor
Sergeant and Robert McKisseck, both
of Lowell, passed through this city on
bicycles on their way to San Francisco
which they must reach by Dec. / with
out the assistance of railroad or steam
boat conveyance to satisfy a wager
made by members of the Vesper Coun-
try club Of Lowell.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-25
Medicine Ne eded at Manila.

San Francisco, Aug. 25.-Dr. Middle
ton, chief surgeon of the department Of
California. has received letter from
Chief Surgeon Ltppincott, under Gener-
al Merritt, requesting that the forward
ing of extra m.siieal and surgical sup
plies for the Philippine troops be expe-
dited as much as possible. This request
has been wired to the war department.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-25
Ten Years For MurderOus Lawvar.

Gibraltar Aug. 25.-Owen Collan, the
solicitor who shot and bludgeoned Mr..
Hubert Birkin at the Bristol hotel, Tan
gier, Morocco, couple of months ago.
after Birkin had insured his life for
$25O,OOO and had made a will leaving
Collan Sl25,O0O, has been found guilty Of
intent to murder and sentenced to ten
years penal servitude.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-25
SaIonn C1oxefl at Ponce.

Ponce. Porto Rico. Aug. 25.-General
James f. Wilson has assumed control
of the district of Ponce and has ordered
that all saloons shall be closed for three
days. with a view to queting the ex-
listing disorders. They will be opened
subsequently under special regulations
General Grant has established his head
quarters here
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-25

Sherbroolie, Que, Aug. 25.--A head On
collision occurred between two freight
trains on the Grand Trunk railway
about five miles east of Lennoxville.
Fireman La Roche Of Richmond was
killed, and Engineers McCourt and KEEL
ly were badly injured, ~
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-25

Opinion is light, vain, crude and
imperfect thing settled in the magma
ton, but never arriving at the under
standing, there to obtain tho tincture
Of reason. Ben Jonson
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-25

Underground London contains 3, 900
miles of sewers, "a, 900 miles of tele-
graph wires, 1880 miles Of water
mains. 8, 200 miles of gas pipes all def
nitely fixed.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-25
Smoke as They Wash,

Cigarette smoking is common prac-
tlce among the colored washerwomen of
New Orleans They lean over the tub
and make quaint picture as the smoke
rolls from their lips. Nebraska State
journal.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-25
Two Presidential AppOintmsn,.

Washington Aug. 25.-The president
mas made the following appointments
no De assistant United States treasurer
at Philadelphia. John w. Finney of
pennsylvania; to be surveyor of Gus
toms at the port Of Patchogue N. Y.
Sidney o. Weeks Of New York
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-25
Her Life For Her Childran

Stockton, Cal, Aug. 25.-Mrs. c. e,
Makkamaus of Jacksonville, Cal, sacri-
need her life in saving her three chill
oren from death in fire started by the
accidental upsetting of a lamp. All
were terribly burned. The mother is
dead. but the children will recover.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-25
ThePrinCe0 OF TaiI0rS

d. d. Haley, the we'll known Main Street Tailor ., i.
received the following letter from DR.. l. H. >krul @
MONTPELIER. W.. August H. ,~,>
In view of the fact that d. ID. Haley E9i. f''.I r
nicely in an clegrant suit of clothes made th, week. ,.
this notice OF his effort to please we'll deserved ~ M
it is highly appreciated.
am very hard to fit fl ON my adpo-e form but " Hal.
overcome all those defects by his skill and patient u ~
TO me he is the Prince Of Tailors.
DIR. l. II. FI>KF
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-25

Westport, Conn. Aug. 25.-Rear Ad.
mirai schley is greatly improved. and
everything now points to a speedy and
complete recovery. The admiral passed
very comfortable night
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-25
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PER MONTH,

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You can invest SO to $1,000, or any
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Have never lost dollar for a custo-
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Write for circulars. The best of refer
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60 State ST.. Boston Mass.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-25

Entered in the Post Office at Barre VT, a.
secOnd-class matter.
The age-herald., 1898-11-24
The Mayor of Dubuque, Iowa.

We have not annexed any territory, hay ing originally placed our city limits some miles in all directions. And yet we are iii difficulty because our wants of further ex- tension to the northward to guard against drainage from the hills, which, in seasons of much rainfall, cause much damage by reason of uncomfortable floods which sweep through portions of the city. Attempts in- augurated by me to turn the excess of wa ter northward outside of the city limits are extremely opposed by property owners outside, who complain of the threatened damage to them. Had the city absolute control, these objections could be effectual- ly met to the advantage of the city in the amount of several thousands of dollars an- nually.
 Moreover, the sewerage question, involv- ing, as it does. good sanitation. goes long way to encourage municipal control of all conditions necessary to adequate power in that direction, not only for the present, but for the future, to which the pubic eye should always be directed.
 You can never have full m asure in
The age-herald., 1898-11-24
The Mayor of Grand Rapids. Mich.

Your favor of the 5th inst, addressed to Mayor Stow, is referred to me for reply. would say that the boundr.es of this city were extended eight years ago, as will be seen by the enclosed map of the city the blue line representing-the old city line F Opinions differ as to the benefit received and conferred. In my own opinion they are not far from equal, the annexed district has the benefit of the police protection, water service and lighting; for which the resi- dents pay slightly increased rate of taxa ton.
 In the matters of education sanitation and finances I am of the opinion that the annexed district has been benefited. while the city will in time receive compensation for all the outlay that these Improvements have cost. have heard of no general ex- pression of opinion for or against the an- nexation for the past two years, although there was wide divergence of thought at the time the move was under consideration l believe that at the present time good majority of our citizens, including those in the added districts, are glad that the terri tory was added to the city.
 will be pleased at any time to give you more information on this subject. Yours respectfully, GEO. R. PERRY.
 Mayor.
The age-herald., 1898-11-24
The Mayor of Elizabeth, N. J.

Yours of the 18th to the mayor of this city has been handed to me for reply. we have had no experience in annexing the town winch lie near us. Some two years ago. however, there was considerable agi- tation about bringing Roselle. town or some 1,5O0 people, into this city, but nothing has ben done as yet Personally, the writer would favor enlarging the bounderies or this city, and believes the welfare or all the population involved would be improved py having a certral government and uniform system of sewerage, street lighting, ire pro- lection, health measures and all the vari- ous departments of municipal admin stra- ton. The tendency of modern thought is toward concentration of control, and this view will result in larger cities and fewer officials, with better compensation ana oi- rect responsibilities. If all the towns ana cities of this county were under one gov ernment 1t would make for the best inter ests of the entire population. Anent this matter I send in the same mail copy or paper on this subject, by one of our bright est lawyers, which may be of use to you. Yours truly, A. B. CAHLiON,
 Comptroller.
The age-herald., 1898-11-24
The Mayor of IndIanapolls, Ind.

Answering your letter of the 9th inst : This city was extended through annexation in the year 1897; at that time the towns of Brightwood. Haughvle. Mt. Jackson, and North Indianapolis were annexed to this city. We considered it wise move at that time, and believe we have made no mistake as yet. The result to be obtained by annexation. taking it from the attitude of the annexed territory, has been entirely satisfactory from financial, sanitary and educational standpoints, as they now re- ceive the same treatment as did the city proper before annexation and this in It. self gives them equal facilities for all pur- poses. It has proven to be of great advant- age to the suburban districts on account of the change. also to the people of the city proper.
 Birmingham will make no mistake In an- nexation. Yours very truly,
 T. TAGART Mayor
The age-herald., 1898-11-24
The Mayor of Springfield, III.

Replying to your communication of the 18th relative to the annexation of towns and villages to cities, will say that we have added to our city the past twelve months three villages, viz: South Springfield, about three-quarters of mile square; West Springfield, about one mile square, and the village of Laurel, about three quarters of a mile square; and South Springfield had previously tried, but would not come in, either four or five times, yet in all instances was admitted by the city of Springfield. The others tried but once, and came in.
 It proved of great advantage to them in the way of schools, as our schools were far ahead of theirs, and gave them the priv ilege of our high school, etc.
 Very truly yours,
 L. E. WHEELER Mayor.
The age-herald., 1898-11-24
MAYORS OF VARIOUS CITES
 ENDORSE MUNICIPAL EXPANSION
them Heartily Favor of the Addition Under Proper lying Districts Appreciate the Benefits and Are Glad to Be
 Included in One Corporation.

the lake. It Is not possible to say dogmati- caliy whether it has been a benefit to the adJacent town or to the main city to do this It is entirely matter of opinion and one answer will be according to the point of view from which it is made Annexation mas or course, made Chicago a very much larger c'ty, both as to population area in- come and expenditures. Annexation having been made, l have not heard opinions ex- pressed as to whether people wished 1t had not been done.
 My own opionion is that all small towns adjacent to a large city will, sooner or later. be taken into the larger corpo- ration. If they are to come in at all think the sooner they do so the better so that public Improvements, such as water supply, sewerage and other street improve ments may be planned and built according to one general plan On the other hand some residents of the adjacent towns be- lieve that such public improvements can be secured more quickly and at less cost by the small towns themselves. and that it Is better to wat until such improvements can be secured before being annexd. ee
 My opinion is that a great deal of money is often spent for improvements in small towns adjacent to large city which proves to have been thrown away when they be- come part of the large city. I believe that ordinarily. public improvements cost more proportionately in a small town than they would cost if the small town was but portion of larger city.
 In Chicago annexation has undoubtedly helped the people of the adjacent towns an- nexed in the following directions: Ere in surance. which used to be placed at one rate within the city proper and at another outside is now placed at uniform rate, presumably the lower rate. Real estate loans, which could often he obtained in the or ginal city but were refused on property lying outside the city limits, are now &C., cepted upon the merits of the property alone, without regard to boundary lines surrounding the original city.
 Hoping that I have answered in some measure your inquiries, I am very truly
 E. A. HALSEY.
 Deputy Comptroller.
The age-herald., 1898-11-24
The Mayor of E m r \. Y.

The territory of this city was not en- larged during my terms of office. It was however, enlarged some years prior there- to- The enlargement was benefit beyond question: No citizen, so far as can hear' questions such statement The enlarge ment took in adjacent parts quite tmcKiy settled. and which, through taxaton, would bring into the city treasury considerable income The enlargement was pleasing both to those within and those without the old city limits. It may be that up to the present time the financial results is about balanced New school houses and other im- provements paid for from general taxation have been necessitated. The credit of the city has been strengthened and the general standing of the city promoted From my experience here and general observation, l would say that the taking within the limits of city of territory fairly well populated. is benefit to all parties. Yours very truly. FREDERICK COLLIN.
The age-herald., 1898-11-24
The Mayor of Nashville, Tenn.

Prior to our last census we annexed to the city large portion of the adjoining territory in order to increase our popula- ton. If the territory that you contem- plate annexing is pretty thickly settled, then would tn nk that it would be to the mutual benefit of both the city and the territory to be annexed, if it were brought into the city.
 Since annexing the property, while there has been some objection from the parties residing in the city and also that annexed, I think that taking it. as n whole, that IL was for the best for all parties interested, and that it would, no doubt be for the best interest of your city to annex the said ter ritory. Of this, however you are the pet- ter judge. Respectfully,
 R. H. DUDLEY, Mayor.
The age-herald., 1898-11-24
The Mayor of Philadelphia, Pa.

received your letter of the 18th instant. In answer to your first question, let me say that territory has been annexed to the city during my administration. The city of Philadelphia prior to 1854 was con- fined within the limits of the Delaware and Schuylkll rivers and Vine and South streets. At that time a number of outlying districts were brought in under an act of consolidation. This consolidation has added greatly in every respect in my judgment, to the advantage of all concerned. The expansion has never been regretted.
 The suburban districts pay taxes accord ing to suburban rates, but their roads have been improved sewer system has been enlarged, and the advantages accrue both to the city and the suburban districts.
 Very truly yours.
 CHARLES F. WARWICK.
The age-herald., 1898-11-24
The Mayor of Denver. Col.

I am in receipt of your letter of Novem- Der 5, and note its contents.
 Since 1893 the city of Denver has annexed several adjoining suburban incorporated towns.
 Under the provisions of our charter which called for the assumption or the deht of these towns and all the outstanding contracts made by them by the city or Denver, my own personal Judgment Is that annexation has been favorable.
 would favor annexation. Here our suburban towns are really part or the main city. and although it would cost the neople of the thickly settled community more money to extend jurisdiction over the annexed suburbs than they would re. ceive back in revenue by taxation, still other benefits, on account of the unity or interest. would offset any loss Of that kind. .o,
 I might, therefore, say that I am In favor of annexation.
 As far as school districts here are con- cerned. we have now probably six different school districts within the boundaries or or the city of Denver. strong eHort VIII he made at the coming legislature, whlcn T believe will be successful. to consolidate all of these school districts in one. cover inc the entire corporate limits of the city.
 think this should be done, and 1t seems to be agreed that it will be done 1T me nroner conditions for consolidation can pc pareed unon. T. s. McMURRAY. aeieeo of Mayor.
The age-herald., 1898-11-24
nexation is advantageous.
 R. L. TULLIS, Secretary to the Mayor.
The Mayor of Des Moines, Iowa

Gentlemen: Answering your letter of the 9th instant, l beg to say that in 1890 the city of Des Moines, by an arbitrary act of the legislature of our state, annexed a large amount of suburban territory to our city. Our city was increased in size from 2x4, or eight miles, to 6x9, or fifty-four square miles.
 It is my opinion judging from our expe- rience, that if your suburbs and city could mutually agree upon terms of annexation whereby a well-populated section would be annexed, that it would prove mutually ben efcial. Any increase in taxes which has come to suburban property from annexa- ton is surely offset by the benefits these suburbs have derived from being properly severed, lighted, paved, etc.
 Yours very truly,
 JOHN MACVICAR, Mayor.
The age-herald., 1898-11-24
The Mayor of Peoria, III.

In ansew to yours of the 9th inst, l de- sire to say that am and always have been in favor of annexing suburban towns, when they are so close as to have the various departments of the city called upon for service.
 We now have adjoining our city three towns which would probably add 2o0OO to our population They have voted on annex alton several times, and we were defeated. In one case they agree to annex. ana after being in for some time objection was raised that 1t was not the actual property own CTS who petitioned, and in go ng into court we were defeated. But am pleased to say the inhabitants are very sorry they did so. as we disconnected them from all ser- vice of the different departments. Were it not for some large real estate holders l have no doubt they would all annex. The inhabitants of the suburbs would be pleas ed to have the many conveniences the city furnishes; and I have no hesitancy in say ing annexation Is both a mutual benefit and an advantage in every way. Very truly vours. JOHN WARNER,
 Mayor.
The age-herald., 1898-11-24
The Mayor of Cincinnati

As regards the annexation of suburbs to a city, we had some experience in that few years ago, and more annexation IS contemplated. There is no doubt whatever as to the propriety of consolidation in such cases. People who ply their trade in city ought to be willing to be identified with it, and to assist in carrying the burdens and to share in the responsibilities of muni- cipal government There seems to be no question. however, that such new territory. for some years to come, will be source of additional expense to city in the way of providing it with the improvements tnat % with city On the whole, however, people progressively inclined will always favor annexation. Yours very respectfully.
 GUSTAV TAFEL,
 MdXor.
The age-herald., 1898-11-24
The Mayor of Springfield, Ohio

Replying to your favor addressed to the mayor, in regard to the annexation of ad- dtional territory In cities, would say. that our city has extended its limits two or three times in the past two decades, and in every instant has the territory so embraced been benefited. This is true from more than one point of view, such as sanitation. in the way of sewerage Also 1t promotes good roads, has the territories contagious to the city well lighted, which prevents crime.
 When suburbs are first taken in. 1t ap- pears to their inhabitants, that they are being charged an excessive burden as to taxation, but this is not true. Very truly yours. JOHN M. GOOD, Mayor.
The age-herald., 1898-11-24
The uayor of Chattanooga, Tenn.


 have your esteemed favor of November Eth. and In reply beg to say that there has been no extension of the city limits of Chattanooga, either during my administra- ton or within the time of my citizenship here We are agitating precisely the same question now and largely for the same req. sons which you assign in your letter. All of our southern cities ought to prepare for the census of 1900, because, to my mind, 1t is the index finger that directs the hand of capital to the field of investment but above and beyond all that the sanitary regula- lions and provisions for the public schools cannot be carried out with success in sub
 urbs which are not under the same regula-
 tons and control with your city. It makes no difference, so far as this Is concerned,
 whether the suburbs have separate corpor-
 ations or not. Perfect sanitation depends upon harmonious and consistent regula-
 lions, and you cannot have these except
 through one central government. To my
The age-herald., 1898-11-24
The Mayor of Kansas City, Mo.

The Mayor of Kansas City, MO-
 Replying to your favor of the 5th inst, have to say that about ten months ago, during my administration as mayor, we ex- tended our city limits so as to make 26 square miles in all, the original area being 13 square miles, and 13 additional square miles having been taken in by the exten- sion.
 The move is quite universally considered as a wise one, and the results from man cial sanitary, and educational stand point are satisfactory. There is no doubt that In due course of time the extension will prove to be of mutual benefit and advantage to both the original city and the annexed ter ritory. Wishing you success in your move ment, am sincerely yours,
 JAS. M. JONES. Mayor.