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Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-02-13
ON THE CORNER.

Having few moments last hl-h'
hunted out tie meeting pac" OF the
CLUB and discovered ll.tse would br
city officials snugly qu'rteted TT i"o
Signal station in the city PARK. ING!
were discussing city politics, and not
being aware that | was their ola enemy
tie Inspector, they aske, me TO RENAL"
and hear the speeches. J he loss pre-
s.ded, and after music 10y Tie Salvation
Army paud from their army barracks,
the meeting opened win The reading OF
poem "W nat The Old Man SAID by
tns Assistant Bo.s. Tue question Of lhr
nour was what kind OF pollcy should DC
advocated by the Corner Club candl-
dates in seeking the victory ON election
day, III give it verbatim if my memory
does not play leap frog with my PEN
The first speaker was the Boss and here
is his nonsense. We can kick just lis
much as we please, but unless we pull
off our coats and go to work we'll get
licked SO clean ON election day that you
" ont know we ever existed except b!
he lies told about us last summer W
;,c Inspector. We've got 10 nAVe SOM
ptans, and my idea is ihat ii we'd ad>o-
cate The passing OF a law to prevent any
more outside companies gobOilhp ny
our streets make the taxes equal ana
hang all the TAX dodgers we'd get more
votes then we will 10 talk about this
"pay AS you go nonseucse, or tins funny
scheme about bonding.
Then came he Of ''Deal Line fame,
and here is what he said, This water
business is mighty wet stuff to handle,
and it is a good deal like playing with
fire, We don't know much about water
we Corner kickcIS, and We feel rs ii we
owned real estate in some parts OF tue
city. Let tic water business alone,
and hurrah for open meetings OF the
City Council, that's tue PLAZA tc win on,
and don't you forget ii either, you good
ior-nulhins loalers,' he was not allow
ed to proceed.
Tue last speaker OF the meeting was
Tue "Tax Dodger" and here is what he
said in defending these dodgers How
in botheralion can you blame us for
skipping taxes? Where is there any
Improvement in our city streets, where
is your good mana ement we have heard
20 much about. 1t is only debts, deDis,
and who wont skip taxes, I am OPP
posed to open meetings otthe civ boss
cs, for then if we want TO smoke cigars
given us by some contractor we cant do
il. No open meetings for me- The
,ity clock started on one of IFS funny
striking raokets and this broke up the
meeting as you could not hear yourself
think. They will hold another meet
ing soon. lie INSPECTOR,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-02-13
Civil Service Examinations.

W. 142, Post-Oillce clerk and carrier Bar
re-. Vt. Mar 4, 1892, -.
The United states Civil Service Commits.
sion announces thai an examination will be
held by its po>t-oilice board of examiners in
liz city and on the date named above, COM
u"nrug at ga. M, for the positions of clerk
AMI carrier in the post-ottice in that city.
only citizens Of the United States may he
examined.
The examination will consist Of spelling
arithmetic. letter-wrlthg, penmanship, cop.
ing from plain copy, geography OF the United
't.tes, and reading addresses. The arithme-
tic viii consist OF The fundamental principles,
extending as far rs common and decimal frac-
inns and embracing problems.
The a.e limitations for this examination
are as follows: Clerk, not less than IL years
carrier. between 81 and 40 years. Application
for carried must weigh at least l25 pounds,
must he not less than S it. in. In height, and
must file with their applications medical
certificate on Form l13, showing them to be
not under the required weight and height,
and to possess the repaired physical qualifi-
lions.
No application will be accepted for this ex.
animation unless filed in complete form with
the board ut the post Office in the city named
above. before the hour of closing business on
Feb. 20 1899.
Applications should be filed mptlv, in
order that time may remain for correction If
necessary.
The examination is open to all citizens Of
the Uuited States who may desire to enter the
service, and who comply with the require
nent. without regard to race or political or
religious affiliations; but attention IL invited
to the fact that it is the practice of the Post
Onice Department in making appointments to
the GRADES of clerk and carrier to give pref
rrtnce to those eligibes who are legal resi-
dents OF the city and vicinity where the ex-
animation is held. Applitante will he exam
ncd, graded, end certified, with impartihlity,
and wholly without regard to any considers
tiol saved Their ability as shown by the grade
they attain in the e animation.
For application blanks Forms l0l and 100
fun Instructions, specimen examination ques-
lions, and information relative to the duties
aud -ularirs of the different position, apply
to the secretary of the board of examiners at
the posi-o1ice IN the city named above.
Dated, Jan. ~ 1899.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-02-13
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
+ Washington County
Court
September Term,
1903.

Louis {. French and ( Washington County
d. Agnes French Court
VS.. September Term,
y. Edgar French, ct nj. 1898.
Whereas it has been ordered by said County
Court that we, the undersigned commission
els duly appointed bs said court for the pur-
pose, sell the real estate situated In Barre City
in said County, and known as the David
French Esta.e, as more particularly described
in The petition, in said entitled cause, at public
or private sale, and execute conveyances to
The purchasers as provided by law, and hold
tine proceeds until the further order Of said
Court, and, if sold at public sale, notice there
of TO be given by publication of the same
three weeks successfully IN tue BARRE EVEN
INC; TELEGRAM and barre Daily Times, news.
papers printed and published in said Barre
Cit, prior to said sale.
Now, pursuant to said order, we hereby give
notice that we will sell all Of that pnrt OF pOr-
ton of rad real estate that now remains un-
,oli in the City Court Room, in the City of
Barre, on the 9Th day Of February, A. D.,
1899, ut one O'clock in the afternoon, unless
previously sold at private sale according to
said order.
Dated at the City of Barre, VT. this Ord day
OF January, a. D., 1880.
r. Fl. LANCE, Commissioners.
III. W. LYFURD, 239
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-02-13
i \l,RE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
\. u. PHELPS, CHIEF.

y, II.
The meetings of the Barre Fire De
rarin,rnl take place as follows and all
fire,nen are requested to take notice:
Hose Co. No. 2-Ihe first Monday Of
every month at No. barre Hose House.
Hose Co. No. The second Monday
-, every month at Prospect St. Hall.
lose GO. No. 3--The 2nd Tuesday
OF every mouth at Prospect st. Hail.
look and Ladder Co.-2nd. We'd
nrsday at Prospect St. Hall.
Department meeting-Last Friday OF
every ,..onlh ut Prospect St. Hall.
Fircmans Club--Third Tuesday.
All meetings at p. m.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-02-13

Vending in the lecture course
Thursday night.
II. II. Cave, Jr. is expected back
from Boston to-day.
Raul Watkins returned Saturday from
q weeks visit in Rutland.
Mrs. o. II. Hale left on The morning
train tor weeks visit in Boston.
Are you going 10 attend the wrestling
match ut Tomasi's hall Tuesday eve
ming?
Peter Pandoli has recovered from The
grip and resumed work for John Brown
mi, morning,
The snow is not piling up very fast
to-day, but what does fail is solid, and
the electrics are having hard time oi
it.
Photographer II. E. Cutler has just
completed that large job for the state
senate, having made over 100 cabinet
sized pictures for the members.
The Presbyterian Ladies' Aid society
will meet this evening at o'clock in
the basement Of tho church. business
Of importance will be considered and a
full attendance IL requested.
The Thermometer is reported to have
registered IS degrees below zero at
| D~dge's yesterday morning and S4 II
South Barre. 1t did not drop qulte
down TO 80 here but the atmosphere was
plenty cold enough.
Water pipes had hard time yestcr-
day. Prindle & Averill's men are re-
pacing Jack Frosl's work at +. D.
L.du's, the Curlier building, DIR. Nc
Sweeney's, b. b. Halves and othe'
places.
An amusing sight this cold weather is
to stand in some warm room, watch the
people gather around thermometer
| and on finding it one or two degrees
co der than they thought, button W
their coats closer and start off at brisk
pace.
The Clover Club will meet tomorrow
| afternoon with Mrs. NJ. l.. Towne. inc
program will be as follows: Domestic
Science, Ventilation. Mrs. Fuller; Mod-
ern Sanitary Science, Mrs. Taynt"r
Home Life. Mrs. Snow; Women and the
Sanitary Problem, Mrs. II. Richardson
Setter Homes for the Wage Farmers,
F., Mrs. Martin.
As a result of a test made of the Bol-
ton Falls power where the new plant OF
the Consolidated Lighting company is
being constructed shows that with the
frozen stream and the dependence be-
ing upon the springs alone 81 900 horse
power is present and the engineers claim
that if this amount of power can be dc
veloped at this season Of the year that
au average of from 1000 to 5000 horse
power can be obtained throughout the
year.
The case of the Acme Granite Com
pony against Angus Stewart to recover
he value of stone sold to Stewart WA
tried before Justice A. 4, Fay Thu
morning. The case grew out of the
sale If stone BY the Acme Granite
Company to Stewart. When delivered
the stone was found to be too small and
apother was furnished. When th'
plaintiff came to take away the frs
stone. Stewart refused to give it up I'M
less he was paid for storage, etc., and "
suit was brought in repleyin. Jns;icr
Fay ruled that The plaintiff should re
cover The stone and one cent damages
and costs, H. W. Scott appeared fo'
th,. plaintiff and M. NJ, Gordon for the
defense.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-02-13
BUSINESS EDUCATION.

Mr.. G.. W. Thomson q teacher of
~twruty years experience will receive
lpis at his rooms over Prind'e Il
AZ ri!!'s store on Mondays, Wednesdays
and FRIDAYS from to 4 p. M, and Z to
3. A thorough nourse Of book keeping.
prnmanship, arithmetic and shorthand
" Ill be given afternoon and evening.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-02-13

The prisoner confronted his accusers
calmly.
My innocence il obviousv he re-.
piled.
The usual hush fell upon the court.
Look !" the prisoner exclaimed
My alleged accomplish, who stands
convicted, is tall man! /, too, am a
tai man! Robbery is always done by a
short man and tall nanr'
AN, how stupid Of the police not to
have thought of thatl
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-02-13
To Reimburse SOldiers' Ertau5

washington, Feb. 13.-The house com.
mlttee on war claims has favorably re-.
ported the bill to reimburse those who
nave had sent to their homes for burial
ehe dead bodies Of officers, soldiers and
sailors who died away from home Wills
me'nners OF the army or navy of the
United States since Jan. I, 1898.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-02-13

The celebrated Rogers Baby lunch
biscuit can he found at j. II. Callagh.
ans nj. Marron's, II. l.. Clarks
sowden 4 Lyons and at Al. l.. Town &
Co. ,,.s.s
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-02-13
NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.

We must insist that the copy for all
new ads, and changes in ads taking
over an inch Of space, be handed in al
our office before 10 a. m. on the day
they are to appear.
BARRE PRESS COMPANY.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-02-13
Don't Fall to Pieces.

De Smarte-Why do you persist in
nnying your clothes at installmeut
hrnscs?
oe Sharre-They always try to give
ne stuff that will last until the install.
ments are paid.-New York Weekly.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-02-13

;. me Barre Supply Co. is strictly re-
iiahle ard is home firm. Why not
give them trial
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-02-13

II you cannot afforda mirror just take
your fine shirt to the Barre Steam
Laundry. and when you get it back you
can use that for mirror,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-02-13

- hendricks White Pine Balssm and
lar Is a sure cure for coughs and colds.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-02-13

Mrs. L. A Houghton runs the Barr'
steam Laundry. Take your soiled linen
there for treatment.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-04-27

The state also asks that the general
weakness of the alibi OF the defense be
cited to the jury in connection with
the instructions that an alibi to be a
defense must cover the whole period
of the homicide, or must prove be-
yond all doubt the impossibility Of
the accused being at the scene of the
homicide when it occurred. The de-
Tense asks the court to charge the jury
that homicide must be proven and the
accused guilty of it before any threats
are considered against the accused and
the threats only to be considered in
determining the degree of homicide,
had it been otherwise established. 1t
also asks the court to charge the &C
cused is not to be sentenced by reas-
on Of the defendant not having taken
the stand in her own behalf. and that
the evidence Of one addicted to the
opium or morphine habit is not cred
ible.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-04-27
TEtEGRAPHlC TICKS.

Perry Belmont, in a vigorous letter
to Col. Bryan, attacked the free silver
belief
In the Spanish elections the govern
ment secured an increased majority in
the senate.
German agents are reported attempt
ing to stir up the Cubans against the
United States.
Mayor Tubbs of Alcester, S. D., was
convicted of sending obscene letters
through the mails.
The jury in the Windsor hotel fire
inquest brought in a verdict saying
the fire was caused by an accident.
The movement in Nicaragua and
Costa RIGA in favor of annexation to
the United States is growing rapidly
John Featherstone's sons, large
foundry machinery manufacturers of
Chicago, made voluntary assignment.
Kid LaveIle, the colored pugilist
knocked out by John Cavanaugh at
Homestead, Penn, Friday last, died
from the effects Of the Knockout blow
The fast mail train on the Burling-
ton road made the run from Chicago
to the Mississippi rivera distance of
FOG miles-in 199 minutes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-04-27
ARGUING MRS. GEORGE CASE.
Attorney Grant Opens for the State
Instructions to the Jury.

Canton, O., April 25.-Attorney
Grant occupied the whole day Of the
opening Of arguments on behalf of the
state in the trial of Mrs. George. The
court room was crowded. Mrs. George
sat with dOwncast eyes during
most Of the proceedings of the day.
She seemed more affected by Grants
summing up than by any other Incl
dent of the trial. During the day the
attorneys for each side presented re-
quests as to the charge TO the jury.
The state asks that the alleged promise
to marry and failure o keep it, prom
lses Of any none consideration, al
legged settlement in Allegany, divorce
and payment for it, relations between
the accused and the deceased, and all of
the testimony as to Mrs. Georges
grievances against SaXton shall be cit
ed TO the jury by the judge as not be-
ing any justification, excuse Or defense
for the homicide, but merely subjects
for consideration in determining
the degree of homicide. and
mental responsibility of the accused.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-04-27

upon trustees OF several county asy-
lums for chronic insane: 52Oa fchar.
and pen. inst), relating to state board
OF control.
Bills Laid Over.
Several important bills were LAID
over until today. They were the Nc
Leod bill creating state board of i'm
migration; Ryan bill licensing plumb
ers; the Wheeler and Whitehead bills
discouraging personal injury suits
against cities.
The Stout bill providing for the pay
ment of the travelling expenses of the
assistant state superintendent and OF
the library clerk and providing for an
additional clerk for the state superin.
tendent, was sent back to be correctly
engrossed
The committee on agriculture favor.
ably reported bills Nos. 2S7a, author
lZing Douglas county to aid the Doug
las county agricultural society, anC
523a, authorizing Waukesha county t
aid the Waukesha county agricultur,
society.
Rev. H. A. Miner offered prayer a
the opening Of the session. Lieut.
| Gov. Stone presided
Adjournment was taken until 10 a
m. today.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-04-27
WILL PUNISH THEM
MAZET TO PROSECUTE CONTINUAL
CIOUS WITNESSES.
PRELIMINARY REPORT SOON
1t Will Be Submitted to the Legisla-
Days-Moss Believes City Officials
Are Forcing Sale of Maryland
Whisky.

New York, April 23.-Beyond the
enunciation of a stringent line of &C
ton against contumacious witnesses
and preparation TO make a speedy ex-
ample Of one Individual, Saturdays
sessions Of the Mazet investigation
committee were comparatively uninter-
esting Neither Croker nor any bet
ter known persons associated with him
were examined. After one more ses-
sion tomorrow, it is announced, the
committee will adjourn until May 9. In
the interval, it is presumed, it will
submit its preliminary report to the
legislature, and possibly proceed
against several witnesses for con-
tempt. Saturdays proceedings opened
with an investigation Of the proceed
ings in this city Of Tie Maryland
Whisky company. Moss several times
intimated that this brand was being
sold through the influence of city Off
Gals. Samuel Meters, Broadway
tailor, WHO, Moss seemed to think, had
furthered the sale of Maryland whisky,
refused point blank to answer a num-
Der Of questions. Mazet directed the
counsel to bring Meters before the
court for contempt as soon as possible |
Other witnesses called confined their |
testimony almost entirely to the build
ing department and the various sys-
TENS of fire probing
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-04-27
KILLED PLAYING BALL.
FATAL ACCIDENT OCCURS TO
THOMAS KELLY SUNDAY.
Struck in the Stomach By Colliding
Fellow He Gradually Sinks
to Death.

Madison, April %.
AS a result of baseball game in
Wingra Park Sunday afternoon,
Thomas Kelly, aged 16, son of Thomas
Kelly, living at 10 West Dayton
street, died about l o'clock Monday
AFTERNOON. Kelly was playing thru
base for the Badger nine and collided
with John Davis while making a close
play Kelly was struck in the stomach
by the other lads head. He was taken
home in a carriage and gradually sank
away to death. Drs Collins and Fox
ATTENDED him. The boy was in the
employ of c. c. Kane, grocer, at 625
University avenue, and was greatly
liked and trusted by his employer. His
father is fireman in the yards of the
Milwaukee road. The mother died two
years ago Sunday
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-04-27
WISCONSIN PEOPLE.

Editor Hobart S. Bird of the San
Juan News suffered a severe fall the
other day, according to information re-
ceived by his father, Col. Geo. W. Bird
of Madison. The young man lives in
a suburb of the Porto Rican capital
and, seeking to catch train bound for
the city, was thrown violently to the
ground. Though painfully bruised, he
was not laid up for long.
Foster Lerdner, who is playing with
Felix Morris in Milwaukee, is a grad
uate of the University of Wisconsin,
class of '93. He is a member of the
Sigma Chi fraternity and one evening
a number of that order attended the
performance in a body and witnessed
his really excellent work as the artist
who paints the VagabOnd's picture
while he learns the identity of the
loving wife-the vagabond's daughter.
After the play Mr.. Lardner was en-
tertained by his fellow Greeks. He
has been on the stage three years. He
received his inspiration for the pro-
fession at OcOnomowoc where Felix
Morris has a summer residence. The
guests of the place were accustomed to
get up amateur productions to while
away the summer evenings and Mr..
Morris acted in the capacity of stage
of the theatricals. Mr.. Lard
ner became interested in the work
and Morris encOura ged him to take I'm
acting as profession. Last winter
Mr.. Lardner was under the manage
ment of Daniel Frohman at Wallacks
theater New York, in The White
Horse Inn, he being the understudy of
Joseph Holland in that production.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-04-27

Milwaukee, April 25.-William H.
Salter, a machinist at the West Mil
waukee shops, has been blinded by
girl who, Friday evening, out OF re-
venge, threw in Salter's face quantity
of carbolic acid. The sight of one eye
is certainly destroyed; the other, 1t is
believed, is past human skill. The acia
not only destroyed his sight, but other
wise disfigured is face eating the flesh
from the bones of his nose and fore
head. Salter howled in his pain and
the girl ran leaving him alone.
Salter is a widower. He was en-
DIoyed in the ST. Paul shops at West
Milwaukee and resides at 'Pigsvllle,"
near WauWatosa, where he kept house
for himself in a little building near
the center Of the village. 1t seems that
while on his way home from work, he
purchased a quantity of groceries and
started for home "cross lots"
Just as he was passing through an
opening in the fence surrounding his
lot he was approached by the young
woman, who hurled the acid into his
face, binding him and causing the
most horrible pain. Several people
witnessed the assault, but did not
seem to appreciate the seriousness OF
it. and before a constable could be
summoned the woman had made her
escape and has not yet been found
although the sheriff and constable
have been looking for her since that
time.
The parents of the woman in the
case. it is said, found it impossible tC
persuade her to obtain employment
and quiet down For the last nine OF
ten months she has appeared at Pigs
vile" at different times, and seemed
to have taken a liking to Salter, who
is AZ years of age She called at his
house at different times.
She is known to have purchased the
acid from a druggist on Chestnut
street, showing that the deed was pre-
meditated, and carried it in baking
powder can, which was found after
ward near the scene of the assault.
The woman is about % years of age
and decided blonde. but not pretty
Her parents live on the south side.
Salter enjoys an excellent reputation
among the village folks and has a sol
whom he is sending to school.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-04-27

the country with bogus treasury notes
and internal revenue tobacco stamps.
Ingham was Immediately taken before
Commissioner Edmunds, charged with
conspiring with Harvey hewitt, his
law partner, TO give $4,000 in monthly
payments Of $500 each to Detective
William McManus of Philadelphia.
Ingham was held in $4,000 bail for
further hearing, Thursday. Ingham
has been prominent republican in
state politics for years.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-04-27
REPORT NOT BELIEVED.

Washington, April 20.-The war de-
partment does not credit the Filipino
assertions contained in the dispatch
from London. because it is believed
that Otis would have cabled any such
disaster. 1t is further stated that
Lawton could not possibly have had
in mind junction with the Yorktown
as there is an impossible range of
mountains between the points that he
has traversed and the sea where the
Yorktown was cruising.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-04-27
BELOIT DEFEATS KNOX.

Beloit, Wis, April 22.-In the debate
last night between Beloit and Knox
colleges, Beloit, who had the negative
side Of the question, was awarded the
decision. The question was "Re-
solved that the Philippine islands
should not be annexed to the United
States. The speakers were: For
Knox, A. H. Gilmore, r. T. Fulton
and W. E. Lancaster; for Beloit, W.
H McMasters, E. A Ralph and II. r.
Mussey. This is the third successive
victory by Beloit over Knox.