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Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-08
Waste Basket Mistakes.
By THE OFFIE KID,

Even the Kid has been on vacation
the past few days, having attended the
picnic at Dewey Park, the Cherryvale
gathering and numerous other amuse-
ment places. My basket WAS stolen
during my absence by the desk man, 80
it is rather hard work this morning.
The Inspector is wearing gloves those
days, and looking for some detective
like fellow. with blood in his eye. The
Kid knows that the Inspector is a good
fighter with words, and if he has the
same ability with his fists, there will be
one less fellow TO NEEDLE with private
affairs, if the Inspector warns up to the
occasion. The Kid bets on the Inspec.
tor every time.
"Some of those "Jags" will find out
that Rowland is both a sprinter and
game when necessary. The Kid re-
moves his cap to our sidewalk chief.
The next literary work by the Kid
will be the presentation Of plot in
which strange and unexplained inter-
ference in the happiness of few people
will be told. No real names will be
called, but it will make one of the SEN
sa'lons of the year when read BY the
public. The Kid has the facts from start
to finish, and may write the opening
chapter in red ink. 1t is the stran gest
and most spiteful act from its foundation
that ever an organized body or company
to carry out. The end that
will come some day, the Kid knows not
"Wait and see."
The KID.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-08
Singular Birth and beath Rata

Inc New Zealand birth rate CON.
tinues to attract the attention of stotis
tlclans' 1t has steadily declined until it
~ now slightly under 26 per /, 600 In
inc last 16 years it has fallen mora t,,a,,
10 points. Population increases hnt
the number of births remains v;rt,a,,, s
stationary, and SO the rate per l. ooo
SINKS. Tho births numbered Ietw esU
$4,000 and $4,000 in 1889 md '* tSe,.
numbered mum between ls, 600 and 10 ooo ~
1896. If the rate goes on falling " VIII; IA
m Few years be on a level Will that -.
OF Ireland, if not Of France. Two ,h; ;r'as
save the colony from an arrest of 4sa
growth of population. First tho % doa ate
la'e-9.3 per 1,000-is the Lowest W.
o o,,% =, OF any country in the world: sec
ono' mere is a small but annrec;ah,o
Immigration. Those who hold that .
n.sn standard of education and comfort
NV q, decline in both the birth amS
uea.n rates have here confirmat;o" " ~
IL; ;ne, noa theory The average Of children
1 ~ regular school attendance in Na,n
Zealand ;.s'i is higher even than in =" s New
land. -London News. ~ Al 0eot-
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-08
On the Corner.
The KID.

IAN is not gold that glitters" is ono
OF inc favorite sayings of the famous
clup' and it was with repeating Of tina,
true maxim that the meeting opened
last night near the corner of Elm and
summer streets while the Inspector
seated himself in steamer" near the
lake The club had little regular bust
ness 10 transact, and after admitting a
new member with black uniform pro-
ceeded to Investigate the action of a
suspect who has been acting as a d.
tective for the past week in that section
Of the city. 'N''o'
Inc BOSS was the first speaker to OK.
press bis opinion on the subject. and
mere is what he let fall from his Nick inc
tongue; 81 think it mighty strange the
a peaceful neighborhood should he mt
on lhelr guard by such a strange freak
as this alleged detective and have Seem
thls freak in various sections of the civ
Iramplng down flower gardens, raidinc
SODA fountains. trying to lift ice cream
ireezers ahd..otherwiso making himself
100 numerous to MENTION
.; Mow what does he desire M in this
N.''hlty. Who and what is he LOOKING
"l'er' do not claim to know but ~ !
was able to do a little Yankee o,css;,r
l fa'her think | might assign his sudden
appearance in the neighborhood 70 ono
Oh several causes. an object to attn,n
"h'm 10 carry out, or he may be n house
breaker looking after chance TO roam
fortune 70 az, by breaking the lock and steal.
ing the gold. Perhaps he has Just been
gwen instruction in the art of "pecninr"
una ls now trying his hand at plav;nr
refp'hg Tom" Now this gang mus,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-08
THE LIGHT THAT CAME.

Tho Dull Boy Who Developed Int .
Great Mathematical Professor.
David NJ. Geeting, Indiana's state
superintendent of public instruction,
says that he has positive proof that it
is never a hopeless task to attempt 30
instruct the dullest mind.
Years ago, when be was a teacher,
one of his pupils Mr.. Geeting recalls,
vas young fellow who was by all odds
The dulless boy whom he had ever at.
tempted 70 hstruct He was especially
dull In mathematics. and had not ehs
slightest trace Of mathematical. ability
in his nature. After months ind months
endeavoring 10 teach him tho principles
Of the science. Mr.. Gsstans was a No
point Of giving up In Despair. Ono day
the clsss to which the dull boy belonged
was given some original problem work
10 do in geometry. The problem was
placed ON the blackboard. It was a puz-
sler. Suddenly the dull boy, his face
Illuminated with almost supernatural
radiance, exclaimed:
1--WE got It,"
Professor Geetfng says that he knew
In minute from the look on the boys
face that he did have the answer.
II know you've got 1t all tight" he
said, "although haven't heard your
demonstration.
The bright lights in the class all pro.
tested against hearing the dull bows
answer just then. III he's got the an.
swer, we know we can get It," they
said, and pleaded that the matter miuLt
be laid over until the next day. On the
following day, just as Mr.. Geeting had
1elt in his bones, the dull boy had the
answer, and no one else in the class did.
From that day wonderful trans
formation was worked in that bows
mind y says MI. Geeting. "He was no
longer the most plodding, slowest
dullest boy In the class. The science Of
mathematics unfolded to his mind like
a revelation. He rapidly developed the
most remarkable mathematical oenins
with which have ever come into con.
Jay. Ills mind became luminous.
You ask me what has become Of
MIN. Well, that dull boy Is today the
professor OF mathematics in one of the
leading educational institutions in tbo
United States. He is recognized as one
OF the most eminent authorities on
science in the country
ana II l were to mention his name you
would at once recognize it. He often
Ielis me that he believes that one Of tho
secrets OF his success in teaching is the
laot That he takes infinite pains with
n's pupils because he recognizes TINT
1oI one OF them could ever be as dumb
- ne was before that ray of light shot
'oross ms mind that day in my seome.
ny class. "-Indianapolis Sentinel
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-08
A BUSINESS CHANGE.

A business change took place today
in Graniteville, when Patrick +. Dolan
and H. L. Soper both Of this city pur-
chased the store and livery stable Of
a. NJ. Morrison. They expect to take
possession today.
MIR. Dolan has purchased the livery
stable and Mr.. Soper the store. Mr..
Dolan has been in the employ of the
Barre Railroad Co. for tho past four
and half years. For nearly three
years he has been conductor on the train
which runs between the quarries and
this city. lie has been 4 most efficient
employee Of the road and very popular
with every ono.
Mr.. Soper has run a livery stable for
some time in the rear Of the Phoenix
House and is we'll known here. Their
many friends will wish them success in
their new undertaking.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-08
find some way by which we can dispose

find some way by which we can dispose
of this might Bird"
lie must eithor be given coat OF Jar
aud feathers or the death warrant shoulo
be written in red and sent to him by
tho Barre White Caps. Another way
10 send him out of the neighborhood
might be for this club to have Durkee
Gun boat brought up and anchored on
the ELM Street Lake" and have the
decks cleaned for action. This wou q
drive the Spaniard from his hiding
place and stop his window peeping' ne
has been making too many wild exhibit
lions of himself and we must drive him
out of this peaceful neighborhood and
if there is no objection | shall appoint
the newly admitted black uniformed
member to kick him out of town.
When we take hold Of this matter OF
evicting this "Owl" from the Elm Lake
side we better include in the list the
unknown who fearing to sign his
name hides his talents under the title OF
the unknown, and proceeds to abuse
all people of Barre who give anything
stronger than city waterto their custom5
ers. There are others who ought to
como under our order and be fired from
the city. Shall it be done is the ques-
ton for the club to take under con-
sideration. have no other remarks to
give on the subject of the Elm Street
"Peeping Toms and SO | will wind up
my manuscript and leave these haunts
for other neighborhoods. II any OF
those mentioned here desire any salts
faction for these attacks, the Boss Will
send for the Inspector who used to know
few things about gloves and Ed.
James rules. Now then let us adjourn
and III certain detective with paint
brush in hand have not yet succeeded
in his unknown aim just come around
again tomorrow night and "there'll be
hot time in the old town" and "sweet-
ly we will. sing His funerals tomor-
row."
The INSPECTOR.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-08
SUNDAY DRINKS.

Dan McLerry and Robert Chatterton
were both arrested Sunday afternoon by
Chief Rowland.
Each was fined S. and costs amount
ing to $1O.61 before Justice Scott this
morning, with an alternate sentence Of
ten days in jail. They were locked up
after the trial for unsatisfactory disclo; i.
ure.
William Phelps was arrested by Of
ficer Brown for intoxication. He was
fined IS and costs amounting to $l0.6l.
He settled.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-08
City Taxes

The tax payers in the City of Barre
are hereby notified that the City Council
have this day placed in my hands the
rate bill for the year 1898, amounting
in the whole to two hundred and sixty
two cents on each dollar of the Grand
List of said City.
You are further notified that sixty
days from the date of this notice are
allowed by law for you and each of you
to pay your respective taxes at this Office
and if not paid on or before the 9th day
of September next, warrant will then
be issued to the Collector and taxable
costs added.
BURT II. WELLS, City Treasurer
City of Barre, Vt. July II, 1898.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-08
MONTPELIER, july I-tN

The same gentleman who wrote the ..,...
letter said to me in nv shop: "You tr. tto
only traitor that ever fitted me with .r..
trousers without having to alter then. , ,,,y
particular. No tailor ever did it befo-
What did for that gentleman ,.-
every one of my customers without ,,.on
or doubt
The men who have their clothe. n.. . IL,
me are the best dressed men in the r. .,-
their clothes always fit them TO pert ,or,.
Here is where we ito thing, to a nice
My business Is steady gaining and .,,p
increased my force OF help. Good y.r. +.
what does it. Just the kind of work ,ot r.,.i
Every suit make would cost YOU f.. s,r
to $15 more elsewhere, / shall CONT =, II,
turn out first-cass work. just what tn ,,.,sDe
want.
l am the only tailor " no can truthful. go.
Thrice happy, thrice happy |, the m..r ho
has his clothes made in my shop" a.1 the
only tailor alive who can fit all forf., n.l
shapes OF customers to perfection and lr,rr
have misit.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-08
Gents Furnishings.

Mark-down prices in this department occur
very often as we are always closing broken
lines and making room for al the UP-TO
DATE novelties. Hence these reductions in
Fancy Shirts.
Mems Fancy Laundred Bosom and Percale
Shirts, sold at 60 and 70c., now 39c.
Mems Fancy Soft Shirts and Fancy Plaid
and Stripe Shirts worth 70 and Soc, now 49c
Mems Fancy Bingham and Muslin Shirts,
usually sold at Sl.25. now offered for SOC.
Mems best soc. Working Shirts and Ovsralls
always found here at 39c.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-08

Miss Kirk of Montreal, special agent
for New England States and Quebec for
the most perfect, simple and reasonable
ladies tailoring system of garment cut
ting, has opened school for limited
time at Mrs. Meaker's, 8 Summer St.,
Barre where she will instruct ladies de-
string to become proficient in this art.
Glass hours 2 to and 7 to 9 p. m.
seamless and dartlcss waists specially.
All are invited.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-08

w. G.. Quinlan e. Co. Of this city are
sole agents for the famous Empire
Roof Paint which stops leaks and is
guaranteed not to crack, peel or blister.
Careful property owners will find it
to their interest to insist upon using this
reliable article. Lead and oil mixtures
are all right on the right places, but
never should be put on roofs.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-08
Total 8277.

8277 was the totsl number OF beans
contained in the bottle at the Blue store.
w. J. Almstead guessing the first
nearest number 1915 prize $40, 90. Per-
ley Thayer second nearest number s213
prize $500. Mis-. Finley McRse third
neareft number 1865 prize $500, the
above persons are requested to call in
person and get their prizes at the Blue
store Segel & Brady Prop. Depot square
Barre, VT.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-08
Clansmen. Attention.

The regular meetnng OF Clan Gordon
will be held Tuesday evening and all
members are requested to be present as
Royal Tanist John P. Mcknight will be
present and address the meeting.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-08

ID. ID. Haley, the talented tailor, has
a new letter of public interest in another
column. Mr.. Haley seems to be able to
please people so well that they cannto
help talking about it.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-08
lie Y
THE TAILOR.
The ONLYONE

Mr.. Haley, in placing the folloHlr. .,,..
before the people of Montpelier and 0ta,.
thanks his patrons OF the past and frlt.,, i.
their confidence in him with the feeir. -.
as he has hitherto proved every -tatem,... ID,
has made by producing letters from All. .,
toners backing up each statement. tI,.. ...I.
tiience Is not misplaced.
The following letter wa, written b, .... ~.
the leading merchants on state street. s..l
man who is very particular in regard 81.
clothes:
MONTPELIER, JULYg, l.N
Mr.. u. d. HALEY,
DEAR SIR" Your request for q r.a FL,
approval is gladly compiled with, AMI e-,,..
" say that the suit Of clothes mad. FIR n.
were highly satisfactory IN every re..c,,
particularly so, rs | am considered hard lam
You fitted me the first time and william.
alteration. You are certainly master of Same
tLade and deserve much credit
Yours truly"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-08
GASOLINE.

We deliver it to any point in the city.
Give your order to our order clerks or
lcavc them at the store. Depot Square.
MESSER & BURNIfAM
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-08

Come to the Home Bakery, 20 Elm
street, for your ice cream. Myra l..
Green, Proprietor.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-08
REMOVAL!

Having purchased the entire stock of Books Stationery
Fancy Goods Office Supplies Blank Books Draughsmens Mate
ras Etc. the late firm of Gates, Austin & Co.,
enabled to better accommodate the public by removal to the
store lately occupied by them in Park Block No. 20 North
Main Street.
1t will be remembered that this firm started in business
but few months ago with entire stock, at time
when such stock the lowest point the history of the
country. The entire stock closed out a sacrifice
enabled to make LOW PRICES
We SHALL INCREASE STOCK As We LEARN
The NEEDS OF The PUBL
Any book merchandise not in stock procured on
short notice at lowest prices.
Thanking patrons for their liberal patronage in the
past and hoping to many new faces in enlarged
quarters, remain
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-08

Why suffer with Corns when you
can have them removed without pain
by Mrs. S. M. York, II Elm St.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-08

We have fresh consignment of Fire
works of all descriptions. Will sell at
wholesale and retail. Payette, Mendel-
shon d Co.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-08

Vermont Pickles. uncolorcd, and finest
packed at l.. M. Averills.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-08

TO RENT.-Rooms over the Parlor
Drug Store. Inquire of w. II. Glad
ding,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-08

To RENT.--Onc desirable office in
Eastman Block. Pitt.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-08

Prime Roast Beef in 5 III. cans, also
Boncd Turkey and Chicken at J.. M.
Averills.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-08

American Sardines, also genuine I'M
ported Sardincs at l.. M. Averills,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-08

WANTED. - Experienced clothing sales
man at once by the Combination Cash
store Co.; must have good reference. Call or
address Combination Cash Store Co., Barre, vt
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-08

Fifteen Mems Sack Suits In Scotch Plads
and fancy Brown ond Gray Notified effects,
and Black Washington Mills Clay Worsteds,
tie to BE fe sS'e at WO-ThirdS of
price. They are now marked at, this means
$500 suits for 1894; $1,000 suits for $6.67;
$1,000 suits for $500.
Twenty-eight Mems Light-Colored Sack
Suits that we have marked at HALF PRICE.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-08

Mems Is cents suspenders at cents.
Mems rs cents suspenders at 1912 cents.
Mems IS cents silk ties bows, string,
four-in-hands at the Blue Store Segel &
Brady Proprietors.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-08

Come to the Big Store for Big Bargains in
Clothing.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-08

Assortment Broken, but while they
last will sell for 80 cents a good screen
door. J.. M. Averill.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-08

IA pOcket-book containing sum
l. of money between Burnham's meadow
AMI ~ Summer Street, saturday. Finder
VIII ne literally rewarded by returni the
same 10 W. ii. Jones, 81 Summer Street. 962t
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-08

TO RENT.-A four-rOomed tenement @
Elm street. Inquire ut TELEGRA v
office 81
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-08
D. M. MILES,.

See our Oil gas stoves, no wicks, no
EXPLOSIONS l.. NJ. Averill.
Richmond planet., 1898-04-23
LYNOHBURG SPECIAL.

LTNcHBURa, Va, April 20th, 1898.
The Emancipation Celebration of the
II, 0 @. s. and ID. OF s. was celebrated
on Monday, April 11th. 1898, at Jack
son Street Methodist Church with q
good attendance Although it was
rainy men braved the weather to cele-
brate the Negroes freedom. Prof. @
e. Stevens was the orator OF the day
Last Sunday was clear and all the
churches were attended.
At jackson st. M T. Church, Rev. II
A. Carroll preached two soul stirring
sermons. At 3 80 O'Clock the Epworth
League held their regular services
which were largely attended.
Diamond Hill Baptist Church Rev,
B. ryreIl filed the sstand all day. Al
80 O'Clock the funeral services OF Mr.
James Hamlet took place. The church
was packed to its uttermost capacity
to pay their last respects to the dead
The Presbyterian Church, Rev. Bar
Tett, pastor held their regular ser
vices Sunday with a good attendance.
At White Rock Baptist Church
the Evangelist s. L Johnson, filed the
pulpit all day.
Miss Clara Lattimcre left here Thurs.
day enroute for Washington to spend 9
few days with her father from Wash
ington She will return home to Sarato-
ga, N Y.
The many friends OF Mrs Bessie
Morgan will be glad to know she is out
again.
We learn that Mr.. - will be
married soon. We hope him 3 happy
future. X
Richmond planet., 1898-04-23
Mrs. Harriet Wells Funeral.

The Ebenezer Baptist Church was
filed by q sympathetic throng Thurs
day, April IA, 1898, at .. m, the oc-
casion being the funeral of Mrs. Har-
riet Wells, the beloved and faithful
wife OF Rev. Richard Wells, Ebenezer's s
honOred pastor.
Mrs Wells has been for 47 years the
faithful wife of Rev. Richard Wells,
and was ready at all times TO cheer him
in his sOrrows and to encourage him
when successes came in short, she
was his guiding star, "a star never
dimmed until she fell asleep in Jesus
Monday, April 1Ith, about 1890 o. m.
Mrs. Wells was q consistent christian
and constant friend, beloved by all
who knew her.
On the occasion of the funeral the
pulpit and many chairs around the
rostrum were filed by the ministers OF
Richmond, Manchester and vicinity.
Rev. James II. Holmes, pastor OF the
First Church, OF which she was 8 con.
sistent member, conducted the funeral
services. His discourse was very
touching yet encouraging to the sor-
row strickened husband, relatives and
friends.
The honorary pall-bearers were
Messrs. r. T. Hill, Abner Cooley, Har.
rison Smith aud Benjamin Jackson
deacons of the First Baptist and dea,
cons W. H. Manning and Cornelius
Bland of Ebenezer. The actives were
deacons ]. j. Garter, I. II Scott, Jas
Fox, Isaac Crump, William Mason anC
Anderson Knox, oil OF Ebenezer Hap
tist Church. Funeral Director, A. d
Price ofiiciated.
Richmond planet., 1898-04-23

bishop A. Walters of the 9th
Episcopal District of the A. ". Z. Zion
Church called on as last Monday. He
was buoyant and patriotic. BE will
attend the Board of Bishops at Peters
burg this week. This able divine is
enthusiastic over the prospects of the
resurrection of the National Afro
American League.
We return thanks for an invita-
tion to the Doth marriage anniversary
of Mr.. and Mrs. William 81. Steward of
Louisville. KY. Our journalistic friend
has our best wishes.
The Court OF Calanthe club be-
ing organized by Miss Mabel Holmes
OF which Miss Florence Isham is chair
man will meet at Prices Hall, Wed
nesday, 9th inst, at P. NJ. All are
welcome.
Royal Court will hold its regular
monthly meeting Monday, May 2, 1895
at P. M, at Prices New Hall. AL
new members OF the original club who
desire to join then are earnestly re-
quested to e'present.
Have your prescriptions filed by
Blants, the Prescription Druggist
Hancock and Clay SITS.
b. & s Dime Li7er Pills are guaran.
teed to act directly on the liver, pre-.
pared by Blanks the Prescription
Druggist, Hancock & Clay Sts., Rich.
mond. Va. Price l0c per box or box.
es for 25c. sp23-4t.
Richmond planet., 1898-04-23
THEIR FIRST ANNUAL sOIRBE.

On last Friday night, April 18th, Mr..
A. ID. Prices new hall was the scene Of
a magnificent gathering of young gen.
tlemen and ladies as guest OF the Ar
nenian Social Club in their first annu-
al soiree. As early as eight O'Clock
the carriages could be seen conveying
the happy couples to the banquet hall
where they tipped the light fantastic
toe until the wee sma hours OF morn.
At 2 O'Clock they marched by the
sweet strains of music to the dining
ball where they were made welcome
by few well chosen and appropriate
remarks by the president, Mr.. VIM. w.
Wilson
The table was tastefully decorated
and fairly groaned under the burden OF
the many delicacies of the season
which amply satisfied the inner man.
Truly can it be said that the Armenian
Social Club has the lead OF the social
circle. The officers who deserve much
credit are president, VIM. w. Wilson
vice president, Mercer q. Ramsey,
secretary, NJ. l.. Taylor, Asst. EecretA-
ry, Alex. w. Jackson treasurer, Luke
II. Hughes.