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Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-14
King of Ethiopia md the Toys.

Formerly very little sufticed to enter
tain Menelek, and it Is even related
that the first sugar loaf which was
presented to him caused him ecstasies
of pleasure and that he and his con-
sort were discovered with that blessed
product of civilization between them,
licking 1t vigorously. But those good
times are past. Europeans have brought
him so many toys that he has become
critical. When new traveller Is an
nounced. he awaits with impatlence
the customary present trying to find
out beforehand whether 1t Is some
thing new. in which case the audience
Is speedily granted. He is much inter-
ested in all machinery, which, includ-
ing watches, he invariably takes to
pieces. Sometimes he deigns to be pres
ent at the unpacking Of the travellers
boxes and to appropriate any little OBJ
ject that pleases him. Such informal
examinations amuse him vastly. IF
l had not been king" he remarks at
times, 81 should like to have been a
custom house officer. de
Poncins in Nineteenth Century.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-14
An Exciting Adventure,

l bad an exciting adventure while l
was engaged In experimenting the
laying down Of water pipes in Queens
land. After work was done for the
Nay went up the surveyed course for
the pipes to see that 1t had been clear
ed for the digging of trenches next
day. The pipes, huge iron tubes two
feet in diameter, lay scattered about.
l was alone, but suddenly l heard a
tremendous roar, and looking up saw
n great herd of cattle stampeding down
upon me. Before l could get out Of
their way they would be upon me, so
l crawled into one Of the pipes.
On came the thunder of thousands
of hoofs, and then a mass of roaring,
maddened cattle swept past my place
Of refuge. Scores Of them stumbled
over the pipe in which lay, and those
which fell were trampled to death.
When the herd had passed | crept
out and found seven dead cattle about
the plpe.-Stray Stories.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-14

Tie considered it a parental duty to
see that his daughter kept only the
very best marriageable company.
Mary" said her father, you have
been going with that Mitchell fellow
for more than year now. This court
ship must come to termination"
"Oh, pa, how can you talk SO? lie
Is, oh, so sweet and nicer
"Ah"' And the fond father archcd
his eyebrows. Sweet and nice, eli /
Has he proposed?"
"Well, pa. not exactly" And the
girl hung her head and fingered the
drapery of her dress. "He hasn't OK
actly proposed but. then, last evening,
when we were out walking, we passed
by nice little house, and he said,
That's the kind of cottage | am going
to live in some day. and said Yes
and then he glanced at me and
squeezed my hand Then, just as we
got by. l glanced back at the cottage.
and-and squeezed his hand, pa"
"Oh. all. | see! Well, We'll try him
another week or two."-London Tit
Bits
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-14

The following prophetic dream is
related by the president of theolog-
ical seminary: had been the Gus
tom of one of the professors to invite
all the students, with members of the
faculty, to dinner at a hotel on the
annual Thanksgiving day. On the
morning of that day the wife of this
professor suddenly fell dead in her
dressing room at 8 O'Clock.
That morning at O'Clock one of
the students woke up from bad
dream. He had dreamed that he sat
down with the usual company ut the
Thanksgiving dinner and that i'm
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-14

New York, July 12-Accordlng to the
Colon Starlet of June 20. which reached
the city by the steamer Finance, it has
been many years since the Panama 18th.
mus has been visited with such an out
break Of yellow fever as had been pre-
vailing In the city of Panama. From
May 2 to June IS there had been 81
cases of the malignant disease, of which
10 had been fatal. On June 70 there had
been IL new cases. two Of which had
been fatal At the time of publication
the fever was on the decrease and in the
city Of Colon there had not been a single
case, Notwithstanding the daily inter.
course between the two cities.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-14
COMING HOME TO DIE.
Sad Fate of a Gold Hunter From
Philadelphia.


Seattle, Wash, July I'm. Fleming
Of Philadelphia. who arrived here from
Fort Wransell, Alaska. on the steamer
Rosalna, is a mute witness OF the suffer-
ing of the prospectors who rushed to the
Yukon goldfields over the Edmonton
route. Mr.. Fleming presents sad sight.
being badly bloated with dropsy. he
has gone through great physical and
mental suffering. The successive attacks
of fever, scurvy, pneumonia and dropsy
have left him in a critical condition, both
physically and mentally.
After all his suffcrngs in the north he
has returned to civilization to die. At a
late hour he was unable to leave the
steamer. His mental condition is such
that he cannot tell connected and sue
cinct story Of his experience.
From his rambling sentences it is learn
ed that in February, 1898. he started for
Dawson from Calgary with party Of
IA, which was made up at Calgary The
party had so horses, and it was captain
ed by John Mason, an old Californian,
whom Fleming formerly knew in Colora-
do. Mason was drowned in the Nelson
river. A Bulgarian named Valley was
accidentally shot and killed by Il French
man at He'll gate, ON the lower Lizard
river.
Three Of the party died at Dance lake
Of scurvy. Fleming could not recall the
names, neither could he give the names
Of any Of the party. The surviving mem
bers cut a trail through the underbrush
For four months they lived on short ra-
tions. Nearly all Of their horses died,
and much Of their equipment was lost.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-14
ThraShinp n kim.

During the Ashanti campaign there
was Il grotesquc exhibition of a native
policcmanS Indifference to the "dirini.
ty that doth hedge king" General
Colley, then the major commanding
the transport column. writing to his
sister, describes how one monarch had
his foolishness driven out of him by
"the rod of correction" He says:
am afraid ones idea Of the ma jesty
'that doth enShroud a king" is not OK.
allied in this country. At one station
on my way down heard n row in camp
during the night and the next morning
sent to inquire what 1t was. A native
police corporal of mine. first rate fell
low, came UP and saluted.
"Heard row In Mankassin camp last
night, mir. Found king making grca
noise. gambling with his subjects.
Very bad form, sir. Gave king great
thraShing, sir"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-14

care you superstitious!' said one
young lady to another in a confidential
chat.
'@No; that is, l never was until yes
terday. a very strange thing occurred
to friend of mine them and now l
do not know whether | am supersti-
tious or not. 1t happened In this way:
She and | were sitting In her room,
and she was telling me the details Of
her marriage engagement, which had
been broken off that very day. While
she was talking she raised her left arm
and threw it over the back of the chair
where she was sitting, and as she did
so a heavy link bracelet fell to the
floor. It was her engagement brace
let and had been locked on her arm
for more than year. How or why it
came unfasteued do not knowf'
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-14
Another Dl,nea the Powder.

Pittsburg, July 14.-Dr. r. G. Burns,
city bacteriologist, of Alleghany thinks
the cause leading to recent deaths all
over the country from lockjaw. resulting
from Fourth of judy wounds, may be
looked for in the powfer from which the
blank cartridges were made that the vic
tins had been using. The doctor said:
"There has been II strange similarity
in all the cases. The victims We're in
variably boys who had suffered slight
wounds on the hands from premature
explosion of cartridges used in toy ps-
tolls. These cartridges used are hermet
ically sealed. This excludes oxygen. and
by chemical affinity of the ingredients
OF which powder is made may produce
diease germs.
"The disease is an infectious malady,
characterized by tonic spasms of the
muscles. with marked exacerbations.
1t is highly fatal. as fully 80 per cent of
the cases die, and particularly where con-
WILSON'S set in there is little or no hope"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-14
A Mark Twain story.

Apropos of the Portuguese refs (pro-
nounced rays), when Mark Twain WIS.,
tied Fayal some years ago one of his
companions invited him to dine, with
eight others, at the principal hotel in
that happy island. AS soon as the cloth
was removed and the wine placed on
the table the host called for the bill,
which amounted to 81, 700 reis.
"Go, leave me to my misery, boysl"
calculated the unhappy man. "There
isn't money enough in the ship to pay
that billl I am a ruined community.
LANDLORD this is mean swindle.
Here's $3.50. and it's all you'll get... III
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-14

medlately one of his fellow students
rose in his place, saying that 1t was
his painful duty to announce to the
company that the wife of their host
had suddenly died at o'clock that
morning.
This dream, however, he had in
instantly banished from his mind as
m uncanny probability, and had
thought no more about 1t. But on
going to the dinner and taking his seat
with the company he was unspeakably
amazed to see the student seen in the
dream rise and to hear him make the
announcement made in the dream
Kansas City Times.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-14
THE ANTI-SWEATSHOP LAW.
Inspector Williams Preparing "a
Have 1t Put I'M Force.

Albany, July 12.-Statc Factory In
spector Williams Is making preparations
for the enforcement OF the provisions Of
the new anti-sweatshop law. which goes
into operation on Sept. /. This law pro
hLits the manufacture OF clothing and
other articles in all factories which are
not licensed ny the factory inspector and
provides for the labelling of tenement
house made goods. In an open letter In
bpector Williams says: II would respect
fully urge all manufacturers whose bust
ness will be affected by the operation of
this law to notify all persons employed
by them that they must procure license
before Sept. in order that they may be
permitted to proceed with their work
without interference thereafter, for by
neglecting to do SO they will place them
selves in conflict with the provisions OF
the law.
"The duties Of the manufacturer or the
owner of the articles to be manufactured
subject to the provisions of the law are
very simple. He should use care in the
matter of giving out the material to be
manufactured and see to it that no work
Is given to any person to be made up in
whole or in part in Il tenement or dwell
ing house unless the applicant for such
work has a license from the factory in
spector, as provided by law"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-14
American What COngresu,

Chicago, July 12.-After Il long and
bard fought battle of ii hours duration
the Atlantic associations team finally
won the much coveted Brooklyn trophy
in the ninth annual congress of the
American Whist league. For the next
year the trophy will adorn an eastern
clubhouse. The last game was won from
Chicago by only two points, and the re-
suit hinged on this contest as had the
Atlantics not won there would have been
a tie between them and the Northwest
ern, which won from New England The
final results gave Atlantic four games
none lost Northwestern three games won
and one lost; Chicago. New England and
New York one game won and three lost
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-14
General Markets.

New York, July 10.
FLOUR-State and western steadily held
and unchanged; winter patents, S3.75aA. 90;
winter straignts, $340a3.55; Minnesota pat
ents. $3.s5a4.0O; winter extras s2.45a2s5.
WHEAT-N = red opened easier on disap-
pointing cables, but recovered on rains in the
northwest and coverings July, IS 0-loa79c.;
September, 7S1aa79c.
RYE-stcady; state, &c.,; No. western,
N +. o. b., afoat.
CORN-No.o quiet and steadier with wheat.
OATS-No. 2 ruled steady; track, white.
state. 3la361ac.; track, white, western. 3la
8o1fc.
PORK-Firm; moss, $s.26ae.75; family, 5000
all.
LARD-Firm prime western steam. 1854
nominal.
BUTTER-Irregular; state dairy, 18I1nlTc
state creamery, l5alSlac.
CHEESE-Strong large. white. $685.; small,
white, sac.
EGGS-Dull; state and Pennsylvania, 1616a
l8c.; western, l5a1b1fc.
SUGAR-Raw unsettled; fair refining, $780,
centrifugal, 98 test, 4 lilo; refined quiet;
crushed, &C.,; powdered. b9sc
TURPENT1NE-Que at 44a44Ifo.
MOLASSES-Firm; New Orleans, 32a3eo.
Realistically; domestic, 4sSa7I6o.: Japan,
434ab14c.
TALLOW-Firm; city. 4l4a4 bloc; country,
49ac.
HAY-Quiet shipping, UaeOo.: good to
choice. 75aS5c.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-14
A TEXAS TRAGEDY.
High School Principal Murdered At
u Church Service.

u Shureh SERVICE.
Houston, July ia special from
Dallas says:
One of the most startling tragedies
Dallas has ever known occurred in the
First Christian church. In the midst of
a protracted meeting service, John II.
Carlisle arose from his seat, walked to
where Professor William Lipscomb, prin-
cipal of the Central High school, the lead
ing educational institution Of the public
schools of the city, was seated, and shot
him without u word of warning.
Carlisle was seized and taken to the
county jail. He would not talk Of the
tragedy. Professor Lipscomb died later.
Carlisle had been chief janitor of the
High school, but failed to be reappointed
by the school board. He attributed his
defeat for reappointment to the profess
or's influence, and it is believed this vas
the cause of the murder.
Professor Lipscomb was native Of
Nashville and came to Dallas four years
ago. Carlisle Is a native of Kentuc,;y.
cousin Of former Secretary of the
Treasury John &. Carlisle.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-14
Secretary AIHer'a Resignation.

New York, July 12.-The Washington
correspondent of The sun says: Ever
since the formal announcement of the
Alger- Pingree alliance and Pingree's de-
nuncation OF President Mckinley lead
ing Republicans and friends of the presi-
dent have urged him to ask for the res
irlption of Secretary of War Alger. The
""csjlont finally asked for the secre
90 : RESIGNATION. Mr.. Ager after Srv
sd lays considerations sent resigna-
,tn 10 take effect some months hence.
:, Wos intended that this should not be
NGlc ,.''llic until late III the fab. but
apw ii 1t it has leaked ont it will I'M
loUht~'ily cause the do.r of the A!gcl
resignation to be changed.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-14
Gold Expected From Alnska,

Seattle, Wash, July 12.-Several yes.
sells are now due from Alaska. Among
them are the Roanoke and Alliance OF
this city and the Garonne of Victoria, B.
G. Unusual interest attaches to their ar
rival, for the reason that late advices
from Dawson by way of the upper Yu-
kon river indicate that they will bring a
large amount of gold dust. The total
amount is estimated all the way from
$2000,00O to $5.000,O00. In addition to
the gold it is expected they will bring
definite and detailed information from
the newly discovered Cape Home and
Golotin bay districts
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-14

Philadelphia, July l2,-probably the
largest cargo OF grain ever sent from here
is that Of the British steamer Stluth-
gyle, which has jNst cleared for Rotter-
dam, with about go. 900 bushels of oats.
valued at $4,000. and 10000 bushels
of corn. valued at So ,0tD. Another YES
sci to clear with Il cargo OF grain for Rot
terdam is the British steamer Carlton
which has aboard about Gn.00G hnShclS
of oats. valued mt %2O,0GO. and 12O, 600
bushels of corn, valued at $4,000, The
British steamer Milton has also cleared
having on board $4,000 bushels of corn,
valued at $4,000, bound for Copenha-
gen.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-14
New Military Post Named.

Washington, July 12.-By direction Of
the president, the new military post near
Spokane, Wash, has been named Wright
in honor of George Wright, who was
colonel of the Ninth infantry and brig
adler general of volunteers. Colonel
Wright defeated the allied bands of In
dams near Spokane plains on the 9th Of
September, 1858. He was drowned July
80, 1865, in the wreck of the steamer
Brother Jonathan while on his way to
assume command of the department of
the Columbia
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-14

swim in blood before TIT pay cent
more
The landlord looked surprised, but
Immediately had his little account
translated Unto language that
Christian could understand, when it
was found that, at the rate of 1000
refs to a dollar, the demand actually
amounted to $21.70. More refreshments
were ordered forthwith. Cincinnati
Commercial Tribune
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-14
Ex-senator GOrman'e Illness,

Magnolia, Mass, July 14.-Ex Senator
Arthur p. German, who is i'll at his
apartments in the Hesperus hotel here,
took long drive on Monday afternoon
and Immediately upon his return to the
hotel retired to his apartments, where he
has been confined ever since. His wife
and two daughters and II. A. Johnson,
his son-in-law. are with him. Mr.. Cor
mans condition is not considered serious,
and thus far his family are taking care
OF him
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-14
The Ohio Centennial.

Toledo. July 14.-Toledo citizens, at a
mass meeting have subscribed $4,000
for stock in the Ohio Centennial compa-
ny, which has in hand the work of ar
ranging the Ohio Centennial exposition
in 1902. The meeting was the first of Il
series to raise 100000 required to secure
the government appropriation of $780,
600. Mayor Jones put his name down
Tor $1,000, and five others subscribed u
like amount. 1t is now thonght that the
remninder will be qnickly raised.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-14
DiSn Effect.

81 hope YOU are getting good results
from the gymnastic exercises | recon-
mended." said Mr.. Pneer's medical adj
wiser.
"Well. I'm not" replied Mr.. Pneer.
"They have ruined good coat for
me-"
Didn't you take your coat off?'
"Certainly. but the exercise has en-
larged my shoulders so | can't wear it
any more. Coat was as good as new
too"-Chicago Tribune.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-14
New Ontario Copper Outlook

Montreal. July 12.-Professor Coleman,
who is In New Ontario with Professor
Willmott, making special study of the
iron and copper deposits, reports to the
bureau Of mines that there seems no
reason why as rich and extensive iron
and copper mines as those Of the Mar
quette, Verlnilion and Houghton regions
may not be found within our boundaries,
when really thorough prospecting covers
the more promising districts"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-14
Montpelier g. Wells River R. R.
TIMETABLE.
Corrected to June 26 1899, trains leave 3a fol-
lows: Going East, Sundays excepted.

TIMETABLE.
Corrected to June 26 $780, trains leave Barre az fol-
lows: Going East, Sundays excepted.
100 A. NJ.
4 Connects at Wells River with Accommodation
n Train North, and with Mail and Express Train
south Pasumpsi, Division Boston 4 Maine
r. r. Through train service from Wells River via
IA plymouth or w. II. junction to Boston. and via
Il Bellows Falls and Springfield for New York
4 Arrives in Boston 80 p. M, New York (Grand
Central Depot I p. m.
1920 p. NJ.
Through SERVICE Burlington to Fabyans Stops
\ at all principal stations between Wells River and
Fabyans, arriving AT Fabyans 400 p. m. Connec
tions at Fabyans with train for Portland and Old
Orchard Beach. Also with train for Summit Mt.
Washington, arriving Summit i 30 p. Con.
nects at Wells River with the Mail Train north over
Passumpsc Division, and the " Pacific Coast Elk
pre- 4" via Canadian Pacific Railroad to Montreal,
X Quebec, Chicago and the Pacific Coast. Through
Sleeping Cars, Montreal to Chicago every day ex-
cept Saturdays, TO Pacific Coas every day
cert Sundays. Also with Express Train arriving
yans, Lancaster, Whitciied jefferson, Berlin,
Graveton and Grand Trunk X. Il.
4 3.25 p. NJ.
1 Connects at Wells River and Express train
North over b. 4 NJ. X. Il. for st. Johnsbury, Lyn.
donville, Barton and Newport, with Accommodation
land White River Junction. Also with Express
3train North over White Mountain Division for Lis
Hbon, Littleton, Bethlehem Street, Profile House,
Irwin Mountain, Fabyans Crawfords, Whiteied,
N eferson and Lancaster
Trains West
NLeaves Wells River TO- 10 80 a. IN. 9 1872 $40 pan.
n Arrive Barre IN :05, II. IN. u 10 05 p. M
4 SUBURBAN TRAIN SERVICE.
Leave Bare $780, 1920 A. NJ, 1920, 1925, sos,
.05 p. M.
Arrive al Montpelier, 745 1875 A. M, 1870, $40,
rs, $50 p a.
Leave Montpelier, $50, 9.45, l155 A. M, 12.4'
so, 5.45 p. M.
& Arrive at Barre $50, 1906, M 10 90, LOS.
sV 90 p. M.
VII w. A. STOWET.L. General Manager.
a& f. W. STANYAN, Superintendent.
hi r. W. MORSE, Gen'l Paas. Agent.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-14
A Penalty of Knowledge.

at seems to me, remarked the high
browed theorist, "that people positively
resent education. A man who is more
than ordinarily wise is usually left to
himself as much as possible. -
"Perhaps you are right" answered
Miss Cayenne. "When a man knows
such very great DEAL he makes one
apprehensive. There is no telling when
he may be going to sit down and try to
tell it all. w Washington Star.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-14

Humming birds are domesticated by
placing In their cages number of pa
per flowers Of tubular form contain
ing a small quantity Of sugar and wa
ter. which must be frequently re-
newed. OF this liquid the birds par
take and quickly become apparently
contented with their captivity
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-14
Central Vermont Railway
Time-T able.
CORRECTED TO JUNE, 20 1899.

CORRECTED TO JUNE, 20 1899.
Trains leave Barre daily, except Sunday. IL. 70"
GOING SOUTH.
MO A. M.-MAIL. For Boston via. Lowell o,
FitchbIrS New York via. Springfield anc
all New England points. Parl'r car to 'ios
ton via. Lowell. and White River Junction
to New York. without change.
II. oOP MAST EXPRESS. For Boston
Lowell New York via. Springfield andvia
New London. Buffet paror carlo Boston
40 P.M.-LOCAL PASSENGE Err. For N; nth.
field Randolph, White River Juno
ton and Windsor.
100 P.M.--NIGHT EXPRESS. Leaves Barr.
week days only but leaves Montpelier !.4a
AM, daily including sundays. Due 5os
ton via. Lowell daily Sl5 A. M. Boston vim,
Fitchburg, daily Except Sunday 900 AN
Sunday 1920 am. New York Except sun
day. II .26A. M. On Sundays runs to Spring
field only. Wagner sleeping cara to Boston
via. Lowell and to Springfield
GOING NORTH.
$50 A. M.-LOCAL BXPRESs. For Buring.
Ogdensburg Connects at Essex junction
With express 70 all points on Rutland Il. X
:S,O5 p.M.-MAlL. For Burlington, Rutland
Cambridge Junction, ST. Adams, Montreal.
Norwood Ogdensburgu and the w est. W ag-
ner Parlor Car to Montreal.
b.lO +. M.-IXPRESS for Burlington, st. II.
bans, and Montreal. Pullman Sleeping Gar.
Montpelier Junction Chicago, without
change. Due Chicago 845 p next II: GIN.
Connects at Essex junction for New Nor'
via. Rutland and Troy.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-14
Whole Crew Lost at Sea.

Perth. Western Australia, July a.
The British ship Carlisle Castle has been
lost in storm off Rockingham. The
crew persisted. The Carlisle Castle, Cap
tain Lindsay. of 1874 tons net register,
left the Clyde March 81 for Eremantle,
near Perth, Western Australia. She was
built at London in 1868.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-14

New York, July 12.-Oscnr f. Lackey
the patient on Swinburne island, upon
whom Dr. Doty made his first test Of vel
low fever serum, is free from the dis
ease. His temperature is now normal
At the same time he is suffering from Il
complication which was present before
he contracted yellow fevc-. The kidneys
are involved, and the ordeal through
which he has just passed has aggravated
the earlier malady.