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Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-11-16
RIVER STREET.

This noted thorouehfare was the
scene Of another .scrap" last evening.
Several persons, names unknown, had
been imbibing quite freely at the vari-
GUS resorts where the hilarity-producing
liquid is dispensed to the thirsty. and
came out on the street for some air.
Doubtful compliments were passed
and two of the most intoxicated members
of the select assembly began to hammer
each other. Owing to the amount OF
liquor they had aboard their antics were
quite laughable. No serious damage
was sustained by either but their re-
peated tumbles in the mud produced a
very nice condition of wearing apparel.
Threats of shooting and stabbing were
very plentiful but at last the meeting
adjourned. Tho next session will prob
ably be tonight.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-11-16
GRAND SONG RECITAL.

The song recital at the Universalist
church last night by Mr. Francis Wal
kcr was success in every way. MIR.
Walker is an artist whose like is seldom
seen in place like Barre and he held
the undivided attention of a large and
appreciative audience.
After a short talk on musical matters,
describing the selections he was about
to sing. Mr.. Walker first took up the
Italian sahool, singing two arias in
the original tongue in faultless manner
which were greeted with deserved APP
plause.
Mr., Walker then took up the Ger
man school, singing four songs in the
vernacular and replying to an encore
with love song in the original German.
The most enjoyable of these German
songs was the old folk song, "From
NV Youthful Days" whose sad melody
held the audience spellbound. The
selection "My Heart Open Wide" trans
lated by Mr.. Walker from the German
of Seidel was also much enjoyed.
The German selections were follow
ed by an exceedingly interesting and
instructive talk OH "What Music TO
Avoid" Mr.. Walker spoke especially
of the value of music in worship, say
ing that all the sermons and prayers in
the world can only take the soul to a
certain point from which it is waited by
music into the very courts of Heaven
Itself. In speaking of gospel hymns
and Sunday school music. Mr.. Walker
said it could be hardly called music but
a sort of musical hysteria which lays
one open to gross rather than lofty in
pulses. He gave several ludicrous OK
amples of the way music is murdered
in the religious zeal of the devotee.
Mr.. Walker says that the undermining of
the popular taste for good music began
twenty years ago with the issue of No.
of the gospel hymns and that the last
issue of these songs, or doggeral. is not
one whit better than the first. The adj
dress was much enjoyed by all.
Mr.. Walker then sang besides the
numbers on the program, 1.-Two Grena-
diers" by Schumann, and selection
1IOIu DcctHONcH Ill WulCu lc was dCCO!u-
panied by Miss Healey on the pipe or
gan. This selection from Beethoven is
in Mr.. Walkers opinion, one of the
grandest pieces of music in existence.
The recital was concluded with four
songs from the old English and Scotch
which were heartily applauded and MIR.
Walker then consented to meet those of
| the audience who wished it.
After the recital reception was tend
cred Mr.. Walker at the home of Mrs.
E. w. Bisbee the occasion being one to
be remembered by all who attended
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-11-16
BOOK READERS.

If you really are book reader, and
by that is meant critical book reader,
it will be for your benefit as we'll as
ours to look over q new stock. The
works of Henry X. Sienkiewicy, John
Kendrick Banks, Jerome X. Jerome.
Richard Harding Davis, William Clark
Russell, Kate Douglass Wiggin, and
hundreds of others, all attracting public
attention are in stock. The new ones
you want while some of the old ones
you may not have read. All are beau
tifulv bound and worthy of an examin-
alton. The works of standard authors,
Dickens, Thackeray, Hawthorne and
Irvining we have in sets and are pur-
chasaoe at figures hitherto unobtain-
able. Careful book buyers, as well as
those who care for something in a lighter
vein are both accommodated.
Elll.E'S BOOK and MUSIC STORE,
Montpelier.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-11-16
Notice To Union Men.

The following is list of Union
stores:
Burk & Abbott
Smith Bros,
&. S. Reynolds & Son
Gilley Il Abbott
Globe Clothing Co.
w, Ii. Gale
Levin Bros.
Segel & Brady
+. d. Ladd
+. M. Waterman
M, w. Scribner
Boston Bargain Store
b. w. Hooker
H. d. Segel
bowers 4 Cncsser
d. M. Miles
Chas. A. Smi h
|. Wood
Please call for cards when purchasing
goods.
Applications received from clerks in
the following stores. If initiated next
meeting will be published as Union
stores
Frank McWhorter.
Mike Marion
George &. Pitkin
nj. l.. Towne
Phelps Bros.
w. +. Morse
w. ii. Flint Il Co.
q. L. Connor
A. A. Smith & Bro.
Please call for cards when purchasing
goods.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-11-16
WILLIAMSTOWN.

The mother of Mrs. P. P. Womer
who was expected here this week, for a
stay of two months, decides not to come.
Her home is in Pennsylvania.
DIR. Frank Lynde decides to open a
dental office in Barre.
Willie Lund is expected back soon
from tho hospital in Burlington where
he has been for months.
MIR. and Mrs. James M. Beckett will
soon go to their Boston home.
Mrs. Walter A. Davenport is in Lud-
low, in poor health. Her only child
will stay with Mr.. Davenports sister,
Mrs. E. F. Walker. the coming winter.
A reception will be given the family
OF Rev. j. o. Sherburne, at the Nj. +.
church next Tuesday evening to which
the public is cordially invited.
MIR. and Mrs. j. S. Hopkins are the
recipients of handsome side-board
from Western friends.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-11-16
Magazine Notes.

Even within the memory of the pres
eat generation some of the principal
tloroughfarcs of the city of Boston have
undergone complete transformation.
The New England Magazine is publish
ing a series of articles on old Boston
streets. TO the November number Of
this magazine, Rev. Henry F. Bond con-
tributes the story of Old Summer Street
where We're once the homes of Sir Will
lam Peppcrill, General Heath, Robert
c. Winthrop. Daniel Webster, and many
other distinguished men, and where
Ralph Waldo Emerson was born. The
illustrations are many of them reproduce
tons of valuable old photographs now
in the possession of the BoStonian Socie-
ty. Warren +. Kellogg, 3 Park Square,
Boston, Mass.
JAMAICA'S POSSIBLE VALUE
10 Us.
Very briefly and only in one direction
| have referred to several features
which, with the proper hands and heads
at work-and l would give the prefer
ence to American investors as likely to
make the best of this remarkable island
might 90 long way toward settling
the question of the worth of Jamaica.
That it is worth having as it is, and to
England hardly admits of doubt while
if it were in the possession of the Unit
ed States, American would soon discov-
er that Jamaica is not by any means
bankrupt, and is Gin spite of the re-
sponsibilitys of Cuba and Puerto Rico)
worth their having too. Special Cores
pondence Of Harper's Weekly.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-11-16
BARRE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
n. d. PHELPS, CHIEF.

The meetings of the Barre Fire De.
partment take place as follows and all
fircmen are requested to take notice:
Hose Co. No. 2-The first Monday of
every month at No. Barre Hose House.
Hose Co. No. 1.-The second Monday
of every month at Prospect ST. Hall.
Hose Co. No. 3-The first Tuesday
of every month at Prospect st. Hall.
Hook and Ladder Co.--First We'd
ncsday at Prospect st. Hall.
Department meeting-Last Friday of
every month at Prospect St. Hall.
Firemans Club-Third Tuesday.
All meetings at 7 p. M.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-11-16
NOTICE.

The person who took a valuable gold
watch from the room over Joseph Osso-
las shoe store occupied by Thomas
Merchant of Albany, N. Y. last Satur-
day night had better return the same to
Mrs. nj. Zottman at once and avoid
trouble. II the watch is returned be-
fore 10 O'Clock Thursday night no ques-
tons will be asked.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-11-16

The annual meeting of the State Fish
and Game League will be held at the
Pavilion Tuesday the 22nd at 1880 D.
m. Tor the elections of officers, election
OF new members, and for the transac-
ton OF any other necessary business.
Banquet at o'clock, with George Nj.
Powcrs as POSTMASTER. Elaborate prep
arations are being made for the event,
which will undoubtedly be most
pleasant and genial occasion.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-11-16
THANKSGIVING DAY RATES.

For Thanksgiving Day, Nov. "a, the
Central Vermont Railroad will sell
round-trip tickets between all points on
its line in Vermont and Canada, also to
Montreal, and between all points on its
Brattleboro and Whitehall and New
London Divisions at reduced rates.
Tickets on sale Nov. 23d and oath, and
are good to return until Nov. 2Sth.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-11-16
SOUTH BARRE.

Eugene Camp began work for Ii. j.
Slayton this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Johonnott were
in town yesterday visiting friends.
Fred Emerson and wife returned
home from Maiden, Mass. where they
have been visiting for the past two
weeks.
William Salter was in town yes en-
day.
H. j. Slayton was in Roxbury on
business yesterday.
Carl Hunt was in town yesterday.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-11-16
MASONIC MEETING.

The members of Foreign Lodges are
requested TO assemble in the banquet
room, Masonic Hall, Barre on Friday
evening Nov. goth at Z o'clock to ar
range for their annual festival and col
lect Quadrennial Dues from Operatives.
% r. Kynoch P. M. $50
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-11-16
EAST BARRE.

Mrs. G. E. Wolcot is quite sick with
the humps.
The socialat Mrs. l.. l. Chceney's last
evening was very we'll attended and
pleasant time reported.
John King is very sick.
Charles Waterman and A. G. Dickey
attended the entertainment at Washing
ton last evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Nye have re-
turned home from Mortified where
they have been making a visit.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-11-16
All kinds of fresh vegetables at Dover
& Chessers Meat Market.

A leading citizen, nobody knows
who, was Kissed some time ago, nobody
knows when, because he didn't patro-
nize the Barre Steam Laundry. Mrs. l..
A. lloughton, proprietress.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-11-16
NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.

We must insist that the copy for al
news ads, and changes in ads taking
over an inch of space, be handed in a
our office before 10 a. m. on the da.
they are to appear.
BARREPRE COMPANY.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-11-16
NOTICE..

NOTICE..
An evening school will commence al
the Seminary next Monday Nov. 2ls'
1898, where Penmanship will be
taught as it should be for all business
purposes and also. ornamental al"
fancy writing if wanted and olhel
branches if that may be needed,
Per Order of JAS. M. KENT
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-11-16

a chance for the ladies, wrappers
quilts and blankets, childrens garments
and dry goods 10 be sold at half price
to clear, at the Union Clothing Store.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-11-16

If you want to see a splendid collec-
ton of Furs, just call at Spiro's, the
Furrier. Corner Main and State Streets,
Montpelier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-15
USELESS SQUIRMING.

Governor Black, of New York, has
been to Washington and has had an in
terview with the Secretary of War with
reference to the Seventh Regiment. The
result Of it is the Secretary will not help
the Seventh out of the hole that 1t has
put itself into. The Seventh will not be
ordered out for duty at Fort Monroe or
anywhere else. The Empire State has
secured her quota of men. and the SER
vices of the Seventh can and will be dis
pensed with. And If the regiment were
TO parade the streets of New York just
now, II would receive boots and Jeers
instead of the huZzas to which 1t has long
been accustomed. IL has won the repu-
tatlon of making excellent soldiers IN
time of peace. and fine citizens in time
Of war, and that reputation will stick
to 1t for long time TO come.
AS for the Thirteenth Regiment (of
Brooklyn, Governor Black has resisted
the most tremendous political pressure
and has refused to revoke his order dis
banding it. An effort was made to put
the whole responsibility for the regi-
mentS failing TO appear at camp upon
its colonel, but the Governor would not
consent TO go into details or reopen the
question. 1t was sufficient for him to
know that he ordered the regiment to
report at camp and the majority OF the
officers and men failed to do so.
Governor Black says he disbanded the
regiment, not for failing TO volunteer,
but for failing TO respond to his sum-
mons to report at the State camp. How
ever, not all of the Thirteenth's COM
panies are in disgrace. -Four of them not
only went into camp, but volunteered,
and 1t is understood that this battalion
will become the nucleus of the new
Thirteenth, which will be formed as
soon as this war is over.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-15

The question, Are Old Bachelors Of
More Use to Society than Old Maids?"
was debated at a church entertainment
in Baltimore a few nights ago, but I'M
fortunately for the deeply interested pub
lie, the matter was found to be too Sc
rious for hasty decision, and was left
open. Much was said on both sides, but
we do not care to assume the RESPONSE
bility of printing the conclusions which
we have drawn from the arguments. The
following from one Of the lady speakers
hits dangerously near the mark, however,
and might decide some prejudiced minds:
Bachelors are cranks, but over their
own affairs. Old maids are cranks over
the affairs of other people. Bachelors are
usually professional men, who, in the
friction OF public life, get the corners
and angles rubbed off. Old maids always
bristle with angles"
A gentleman, who was evidently either
married or tremendously anxious to
get married, welded some very
forcible rhetorical cudgels in be-
half of the spinster class. Here
are some of his remarks: without
any irreverence, j can say that God never
intended the old bachelor to exist. Take
the history of man before the fall.
Adam was given no option. and, so far
as l know, he entered no protest. Now,
the only conclusion that can draw from
this fact-that God did not create the old
bachelor-is, that he must be an inven-
ton of the evil one"
The question under discussion at the
church entertainment was not an entirely
original one, and while we have warily
abstained from committing ourselves, we
have often heard it discussed. Why
doesn't some philanthropist settle the
whole matter by bringing the two fac
tons together" and yoking them in the
bonds of matrimony? Any lawyer will
admit that compromise is better than
a final verdict.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-15
Literary Notes.

Early numbers of McClure's Magazine
will contain articles by General Miles
on Military Europe, and a batch Of let
tiers written by Carlyle to his mother
and to his sister. Mrs. Janet Hanning.
who died recently at her home in
Canada
Messrs. d. Appleton & Co. will pub
lish George Moores novel, Evelyn
Innes," during this month.
A new story, THE Silver Skull" by
Crockett will be begun in the August
Pail Mall Magazine. 1t is a tale OF adj
venture in Italy in the first quarter of
the century.
Mr.. T. Fisher Unwln will publish in
London Mrs. Pencils chapters on
crossing the Alps on bicycle, with IL
Illustrations by Mr.. Pencil.
1t is said that a collected edition Of
Anthony Hopes writings will be pub
lished.
A volume of stories of adventure. by
Mr.. Harry de Windt, author of a book
of travels in Alaska, published by the
Harpers, is in press.
Messrs Il. Y. Crowell & CO. expect to
publish Tolstois book on Art on or
about June LIST.
Miss Mary Wilkins's novel. "Madelon,"
has been dramatized by the Hon. Ste
phen Coleridge.
princeton, Old and New" is the title
OF a volume by James w. Alexander,
Vice President of the Euitable Life AS
surance Society, who is devoted friend
OF the University.
"A Man at Arms: A Romance OF the
DAYS of Gaingalzoo Visconti, the Great
Viper" by Clinton Scollard. the poet.
is announced by Messrs. Lamson, Wolfe
& co. The scene is laid in Italy, in the
latter part of the fourteenth century.
The Macmillan Company will soon pub
lish 1.-THE Forest Lovers" romance by
Maurice Hewlett.
Marie Corelli has brought suit against
the author OF Literary London" for
CHASING her among authors / cannot
take seriously" and comparing her with
Nine. Tussaud in educational influence.
There can be no doubt that Miss Dekay
regards herself seriously, and a book Of
hers is serious thing to tackle. II
any one doubts II, let him try II.
The Messrs. Routedge will publish at
once the second edition of Mr.. W. s.
Gilberts complete collection OF the "Bab
Ballads"
The May McClure's contains a poem
by Rudyard Kipling called '"The De-
stroyers." The frontispiece Of this num-
Der shows Mark Twain sitting for his
portrait TO Miss Theresa Feodorowna
Ries. a young Russian sculptress.
Two announcements for early publica-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-15
LAWYERS AND JURIES.

In a recent address on Trial by jury,
Acknowledgement Knowlton, of Massa-
chusetts, said lawyers of the Webster
type are not OF this age, and that ora
torical flights are no longer appreciated
by the court or the jury. 1.-The great
art of Jury argument" says he, sis first
to get your good point, and when you
have got it, drive it home by repetition.
Throw away your doubtful issues and
hammer at the plain features. Try to
make each of the twelve men see as you
see. and after the case has been given 10
the jury go home"
There is both wisdom and consolation
in these remarks-wisdom from the stand
point of the jury and consolation to
the attorney who realizes his lack OF
eloduence. \ learned member of the bar
once recommended to his juniors as one
of the prerequisites TO success a know
ledge of how ito sit down" at the right
time. and truly he could not have given
better advice.
And yet there are scores Of lawyers
who, when once on their feet, are loath
to yield the floor. They know not how
20 let we'll enough alone, and under the
soothing influences of their own voices
they talk away the verdcts, which, by
less persuasion, they might have won.
To our mind, there is one notable char
acteristic about all jurles. and this is
their bored appearance. No sooner are
they sworn than they assume look OF
abject misery and patient resignation,
which nothing can drive away. Their
duty is an honorable one. but it is like
wise tiresome. and wise is the lawyer
who plainly let's them know that his
loquacity will not delay their dinners.
Common law pleading has as its para
mount object the elimination of all un-
necessary matters, and the prompt pro-
duction of an issue, but, unfortunately.
the "horse sense of our wise old an
cestors has not left US so strong a bride
for legal tongues as it has a check on
prolix legal pens. And so the jury
ofttimes suffer and the judge signs, and
the laity conclude that of all the pro-
LESSONS law is the dullest and the dryest
1t is pretty safe to predict that no law
yer will discard that part of Mr.. Knowl-
toms advice which urges counsel to seek
to make the jury see things their way.
To us it seems that this is the root of
all the evil. Herein lies the trouble for
it is in his efforts to cajole the twelve
bored gentlemen into seeing through his
spectacles that the average attorney
weaves this web of loquacity in (which he
so often entangles himself. The brethren
of the green bag should remember that
1t is not always the doing of thing that
brings success, but "the way you do it,"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-15

Then. ~ would appear that, owing TO both
commercial and political reasons. Ger
many. and for the latter reason Aus
tra-Hungary. would be drawn towards
the United states and Great Britain. As
IN the course Of Russia, no one can safeiy
scocula,e after her unnatural alliance
with France.
Pr, wa hone there is no ''unless" in
vo,ved IN the matter We hope that the
discussion OF the question is academic
without qualification. We would 'ain be-
Iieve that the cry ITO the victors belong
the spoils" that has been raised in con-
nection with the Philippines Is only an
-ebul,ition of the excitement OF victory
and that sober second thought, calm
craftsmanship, and the lesson OF expe-
rience. will assert themselves, TO the end
that we use our occupation OF the islands
as a means of debating the most ad-
vantageous terms of peace and enhancing
our prestige. without becoming in
volved in foreign complications. That
we could occupy the islands permanently
without becoming so involved, and with
out inviting European Powers TO attempt
aggression or this hemisphere. seems i'm
possible.
Mr.. Chamberlain's words regarding an
Anglo-Saxon alliance were. Of course.
gratifying. But to US. his statement re-
specting Lord Salisbury's policy and the
better understanding between the two
nations resulting therefrom. was equally
gratifying. and more important and sig
nihcant. During Salisbury's ministry the
two nations have como TO a thorough
understanding regarding the Monroe doc
trine, as witness the Venezuela case. This
understanding emphasizes the wisdom of
our adhering rigidly to that doctrine,
which, as long as It is maintained in
violate, will keep our influence supreme
in our half OF the world Our better
understanding with Great Britain leaves
its maintenance invioate with us.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-15
ARMY HEALTH MEASURES.

There has been a good deal Of discus
sion as to the health measures that
should be resorted TO for the protection
of our army Of invasion of Cuba.
Captain Ashburner. OF this city, who
saw long service with the British army
in hot climates. gave in a recent CONVEX
sation two pointers in respect to this
matter. He said the British soldiers in
India and other quarters of the globe Of
similar climate were required TO wear
under their clothing a pad that extended
across the shoulders and down the spine,
as a protection against the sun.
They were also required 10 wear band
of woollen material around the abdomen.
and so necessary was this latter precau-
ton considered that to neglect 1t was to
incur severe punishment.
II we mistake not, the late General
william b. Taliaferro told us that the
abdomen band was part OF the personal
equipment OF our army in Mexico. We
know that he stated that those in his
immediate command were required TO
wear these bands. and that he had great
faith in them as preyentIyes Of certain
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