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Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-06
A "MORAL" spy.
BIG Sensation in St. Adams Over a
Spotter.

ST. A]bans. Dec 6.-Therc is little
talked about in this quiet city in the
hotels, clubs, stores, ETC., but the
spotter case of j. f. Carrigan, whom
the Messenger characterlzes as
''morl" spy.
Rev. DR.. Avery had a long letter IN
the Messenger last night explaining
the matter. w. G.. Brown, another
member of the league had letter
denying any connection with the mat
ter. The Messenger says: AS re-
su]t of the evidence of Carrigan given
in his trial for intoXication yesterday
Patrick Kelley, Harry Stevens ana
Arthur Paun were arraigned before
.Iudcc Silas w. Finn late in the after
noon ON the charge of furnishing
liouor. ]. II. Montetiore defended
them. States Attorney Steele prose
cutting.
The only evidence against them was
that of Carrigan, while each or 1he
res pondents in turn testified that 'he
only liquor drank at Rose Paro on
that occasion was from two bottles
that Carrigan himself brought ln'
The court discharged all the respond
entS.
The states attorney made out a
complaint against Carrgan Tor 1uf'
nishing liquor contrary to law oase'
an his testimony in the former case
Judge Finn suggested the contlhu
ance of the case and that the state
attorney investigate the matter fullI
to learn who the real culprlts are af'
nc to whether or not they were guilt.
Of grave offence in aiding, abettlh'
and conspiring to bring about VloH'
tion of law, and as to whether or ho
every law in this state could be pfoke
, with impunity to bring about 1he pre-
tended enforcement of our so-calle
prohibitory law. -,
The states attorney is thorough
investigating the matter.
The sentiment of the city IS III
mistakably against the employment
spotters. if this is a far sample OF u
work they do. Many of the SINGER
earnest temperance people general
o feel that serious mistake mas oe'
made by the local leaders of the leas'
and the cause in jured thereby.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-06
Indian War in Mexico.

Ortiz, Mex, Dec. GA courier who
has just arrived reports that the fight
inc between the Yaqui Indians and
Gen. Terres troop ceased Nov. %.
The Indians retreated to Tenichl.
The Yaqui losses in killed and wound-
ed in the ten days engagement were
over two hundred. The Mexican loss
was fifteen killed and thirty wounded.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-06
Gaunt Famine and Hunger
Stalks in the City.
.BOERS FIRE EFFECTIVE.
Much Sickness but all the
Troops are Plucky.
Preparing 6 for the Final Assault
Gen. Joubert an Invalid, and Obliged d
to Leave the Army.

London. Dec. 6.-The budget of
news from Ladysmith this morning
brings the history of the beleagured
garrison down to Nov. 30.
In spite of the rumorS OF retro
uadc movement on the part OF the
Beers, the news received shows lllat
the garrison. though still strong, Is
suffering from the confinement ana
restricted diet.
The increasing volume of the Boer
artillery fire, especially that OF the
additional heavy calibre guns, is tell
ING on the town.
The Beers have discovered the most
vulnerable point of the garrison ana
the shelling has become diSagreeably
effective.
The rations have been reduced and
there is a great deal of sickness.
Neycrt helesS the troops are preparing
| to meet he assault NlllCl ID "lloiNi f'''
ed the Boer will attempt in IA glhn'
final desperato effort to reduce th'
city.
The Beers entered DOrdrecht sat
u]av. There are probably Gen. Ora
blert s forces from Stcrmbcrg. MAJ
or Scott Turner of the Black Watch
Lieut.. Wright of the Kimberley Llsh
Horse and twenty non commissohe'
officers were killed during the sortl
at Kimberly Nov. %.
4 :-ctto4e s'2.tt,: tdav. Cgec.;'.1 .'>eeE
Joubert. who is indisposed, has jus
arrived at Val Karnet across tn
Transvaal border for medical treat
ment.
! A council of war was held today
Head Laagcr, where Gen. Scla''
burger. the supreme in command
, the absence of Gen. Joubert, Is loca
ed. in reference to assaultlh@ Lao.
smith.
There was heavy artillery duel
Mafeking Saturday morning, pu1
mart iculars can be had. All is qul'
at Kimberly.
Comfortable houses have beeh {
> ected few miles from Pretoria lof u
l rank and file of the British prisoners
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-06
OFFICERS ELECTED.
The Montpelier Grand Army Branch
Holds Annual Meeting.
Bishop.

Montpelier, Dec. 6.-At the annual
meeting of Brooks Post, G. \. H., held
last ncht the following officers were
elected: John w. Smith, CON-; l. A.
Washburn, S. V. c.; l.. NJ. Hutchln-
son, J. V. c.: John Bretel, ). M;
George W. Ainsworth, surgeon; VIM.
Canning, chaplain; w. E. Lawson,
O. d.: Jacob Robinson, O. G.; 5. W.
BENJAMIN, delegate; George w. Colby,
alternate.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-06
Brave Men Fall.

Victims to stomach, liver and kidney
troubles as we'll as women, ana All leei
the results in loss OF appetite, polsohs
in the blood, backache, nervousness
heada he and tired. lisliess, run-down
feeling. But there's no need ,.i',e to ieel
ike that. j. w. Gardner, OF ldavllle'
Ind, says: "Elcctric Bitlers are Just the
,hinv for a man when he don't care
whether he lives or dies. 1t gave me
new strength and good appetite. can
now eat anything and have new lease
on life" Only SO cents, at Parlor Drug
Store. Every bottle guaranteed ow
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-06
MURDERER CAUGHT.
The Assassin of Postmaster Fellows
Arrested.

New York, Dec. 6.-Edgar Burns 10
has been arrested, accused of the MUIR
der of Herbert b. Fellows the station
agent and postmaster at Scarsdale,
n. Y. Monday night. Chief dectec-
tive McClusky said this morning that
Burns had confessed that he murdered
and robbed Fellows.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-06
VILLA MSTOWN.

One of our farmers did ploughing
here last Friday and Saturday, and
with perfect ease.
Rev. O. d. Clapp will preach at
the Congregational church until FUR
ther notice. He is well liked by the
congregation.
Norman G. Davis, long time in
valid. WAS able to ride to the village |
last Saturday for the first time since
in August.
Selectman Henry Martin and Carl
NJ. Scaver went to Chelsea on Tues
day as petit jurymen from here at the
Orange county court.
The town has just bought new
winter hearse. 1t was made in New
Bedford, Mass, and cost three nun
dred and fifty dollars.
Mrs. Lora Bass Wilson has been
visiting her father, j. Nj. Bass, in
East Somerville, Mass, for a few
weeks past. She will return TO hef
home in Iowa this week.
The Methodist church last Sunday
nlcdoed some one hundred dollars for
tbe benevolences of the church. They
had previously given two hundred
dollars or more for new furnace 1of
the church.
DR.. E. b. Watson has been asked TO
, take position as Il physician IN ilfsl
class santarium in Pennsylvania, with
? an offer that would seem tempting TO
! .the average man. here, but he will
: not accept the position.
The Masonic lodge will hold it's dis
$ trict meeting at their hail THIS wed
e nesday evening. A large number ol
g Quests have been invited. The sup
n ner will be served by the Unlversal's'
S ladies at the town hall. A good time
/. is confidently expected.
l. Rev. Miss Frances A. kimball VII
he ordained and installed over th'
a Jrniversalist church here next Weel
T. Wednesday. Dec. 18th. The exer
ID cises will be in the afternoon and even
e. inc. Neighboring ministers OF ina
L. denomination and those from thre
IS other states are expected to be pres
~ ent.
III A camp of Modern Woodmen
Iy about to be organized here. lt IS
y dourishing life insurance company
IL the west and is just being lntroou
ou ed into Vermont. 1T is a secret s.
''' ciety, and members are assessed
re- the deaths that may occur IN u
ed camn. Our townsman j. T. Hopkll
ioined camp in Nebraska two yea
ny AGO and likes it much.
- The following persons are teacle
90 in our winter schools: In the VlllaS
no Mrs. Anna Benedict Franklin, MI
49, Relle NJ. Hibbard, and Miss Cora I
llr m Lewis: in the quarry district, JeS
,an Martin and Miss Kate Ersklne; f'
rost Seayer district, Frank Erskll
Enoch II. Martin district, Miss &C
Reale of South Barre; in the Clogst
district. n Miss Gleason of Rlchmol
'N'' prentiss c. Waldo district. Mark LILY
w o. of Randolph; Jason II. Jetfords q
he trict, Miss Myra Seaver; George "
Ar ,iams district, Miss Sarah Burma
les in Herbert Platt district, Miss be
Smith.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-06
GEN. WOOD PROMOTED.
Made Major General of Volun'
teers by Mckinley.

Washington, Dec. 6.-The Presl-
dent today nominated Heaton W.
Harris of Ohioas consul to Mannheim,
Germany, and Brigadier General Leo
nard Wood to be major General on
Volunteers.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-06
naia near For His Leg.

I'D. Blanlon of Thackervllle, IeN''
N two years paid over $4,000 TO noc-
,nrs - 70 cure running sore on his J. g
Then they wanted to cut it Off, ou' ne
aured i, with one box of Bucklin's Ar
n;ns Salve. Guaranteed cure for riles
d ot,. box. Sold by Parlor Drugg's
~ o'"' DIV
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-06
PUBLIC BUILDING AT ISLAND POND.
Gen. Grout Looking After the Inter
ests of His Constituents.

Washington, Dec. 6.-Representa-
tive w. w. Grout of Vermont yester-
day introduced two bills, one for a
public building at Island Pond, which
the large and increasing custom house
business there makes very necessary,
and another for an addition to the
public building at Newport, which is
also greatly needed.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-06
Roberts Must Wait.

Washington, Dec. G.-The house
yesterday, after three hours debate,
voted 3O2 to 30 to refer the case OF
congressman-elect Roberts of Utah to
A select committee to report later. lie
smoke in his own behalf for over an
hour
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-06
J,amoille County Court.

Hyde Park, Dec. 6.--The December
term began yesterday with Chlef
Judoe Taft presiding. The calendar
WAS called and one case, Julia Marrow
thp famous actress VS.. Robert >. La
her of Stowe, heard on petition FOR
divorce. The remodeled court room
was the subject of many favofaole
comments.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-06
WAGES ADVANCE.
Many Big Mills Voluntarially Follow
Borden's Example.

Lawrence, Dec. 6.-The cotton mills
will advance wages Dec. 10Th of 12ooo
hands 10 per cent.
Manchester. \. II.--The AmOSkcag
corDoration will advance the wages OF
5000 operatives 10 per cent.
Dec. lS.-SuncOOll mills will Go the
same.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-06

Buffalo, Dec 6.-Fully twelve in
ches of snow has fallen since yesterday
morning. The street car traffic was
practically abandoned last night. The
electric, telephone and telegraph lines
was paraliZed.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-06
CORINTll.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. ii. Little spent
Sunday in Chelsea with Mr. Fuller's
people, niece of Mrs. Little's.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-06

A.V. Wiswel, of Hyde Park, had
some 20 or more watches stolen from
his house recently, which he had to re-
pair.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-06

New York, Dec. 6.-Damaging ev-
dence was put in against MollneuX
Yesterday and today. His enmity to
Cornish was clearly shown.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-06
LAST EDITION
4 O'CLOCK.
BURNED ALIVE
Another Negro Goes Up in
Smoke.
HORRIBLE SCENES
In Mayville, Kentucky This
Morning.

Maysvillc, Ky, Dec. O. A mob 0
100 men took Dick Coleman, colored,
the murderer Of Mrs. Lushbrook, from
the jail today and burned him at the
stake.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-06
THE WEATHER.

Boston, Dee. G.-Generally fair to-
night and Thursday withsouth winds.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-06
LOST AND FOUND.

LOST-A Pocke!book containing. smal
sum of money. handkerchief, ticket for
Trniyersaist fair, etc. Finder please leave al
this office. '"''
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-06

LOST-Between Goddard Seminary alim i,
South Main St., a ladies' brooch. flnder Wih WI
he suitably rewarded by re'urnlns 10 Gov tf's
Off sc. --- 100
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-06

Vergennes. Dec. 6.-Comelins Bad
ger recently caught $500 bull pouts
in one day.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-06

WANTED Plain sewing and mending;
also clothes cleaned and put in good repair
Mrs. W. +. Scott, % Pearl Street.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-06

Cleveland, Ohio Dec. GA syndi-
cate, headed by Tom L. and Albert
Johnson, the street car magnates, will
build a street railroad in Honolulu
and on Oahu island on which the capi-
tal is situated,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-06
WANTS..

Washings to do. Inquire
box 1lS. 1S2-tf
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-06
FLASHES FROM THE WIRES.
Associated Press Dispatches Boiled
Down for Busy Readers.

Washington, Dec. 6.-Patents have
been granted w. e. Cary of SPRING
field, VT, carbureter: and James Hart
ness, Springfield, for box sliding farm
ing tool.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-06

WANTED-SEVERAL PERSONS FOR
District Ofire Managers in this state to re-
present me in their own and surrounding
counties. Willing to pay yearly 5000, payable
weekly. Desirable employment with unusual
opportunities. References exchanged. En-
close SeIf-ud lressed stamped envelope. S. A.
Park, 320 CuXton Building, Chicago.
d196 1Gw
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-06

Burlington, Dec. 6.-Chiefof Police
Smith has resigned, to take effect on
Dec. Is.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-06

FOR SALE--Two light teams. one bay
horse safe and right for woman to drive, one
yrav horse, PAGER and best in vicinity good
buIgies, harness, robes, etc, all complete and
first class. big bargain for some one
Apply al this office. i'o 'i'
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-18

81 heartily recommend it, and am
glad to give 1t my highest endorse
ment.n
So writes Miss M. A. Armstrong,
the government microscopic, after
making a painstaking examination Of
Paine's celery compound, the one
remedy that has wlthstood every pom
ceIvable test since it was first dis
covered by Dartmouth's great ply
sician professor and its formula sub
mitted TO the scrutiny of the ablest
practitioners in the world.
Thousands Of letters have been re-
ceived by the proprietors of the rem
edy from men and women In every
community, all telling one experience
the immediate relief and perfect
cure effected by this remedy.
The best physicians openly endorse
and recommend It, authorizing the
public use Of their statements that
Paine's celery compound, IN case af-
ter case, cures rheumatism and kim
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-18
R0THwELL.wELIs
A Quiet Home Wedding at High
Noon Wednesday -Domiciled at
the Home Of Mrs. M. Z. Wells.

On Wednesday DR.. q. A. Roth.
well and Mise Jessie M. Wells were
married at the home OF the brides
mother, Mrs. NJ. 4. Wells, on East
Promenade street. Rev. W. A. Han
ma performed the ceremony.
The wedding, on account of the
recent death of the groom's father,
DR.. T. P. Rothwell, was a yey5 quiet
one and only the families OF the CON
tracing parties were present. The
decoratinos consisted OF snowbalIs and
roses and presented q very attractive
appearance. Mrs. Il. B. Talbot pre-
sided at the plano.
DR.. Rothweli, the groom, Is q most
promising young physician of this
city. He comes from an excellent
Virginia family and has the confidence
and friendship of the citizens of Mex
leo.
The bride is an only daughter of
Mrs. M. e. Wells and lie womanly in
every tense Of the word. 1t is un-
necessary TO eulogize this lady as
everyone in Mexico knows of her ex-
celiencies and virtues. She is an
accomplished musician, having won
the $1,000 piano at Hardin College
when she graduated in music. That
she has the good wishes of each res
ident Of Mexico there Is no doubt.
The young couple will make their
home at the residence of the BRIDES
mother.
The LEDGER takes pleasure In ex-
tending congratulations to DR.. and
Mrs. O. A. Rothwell.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-18
A Quick Season.

This season is n producing very
rapid growth. The following instance
will show the quick growth, besides
may be ofsome benefit to our readers:
Mr.. Geo. Erisman, Of Liberty street,
this city, has potato plants In his
garden on which, in twenty eight
days from planting, there are new
potatoes. Sets were planted as fol-
lowe: Out one eye to the piece;
place cut side down with good thrifty
sprout on. Planted on April Is; May
ID vines were a foot high and new
potatoes were finely formed. From ten
TO twelve days can be gained by this
method. Early Ohio variety were
planted.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-18
SURPRISED THEIR FRIENDS.
E. r. Cunningham and Miss Minnie
Frost Quietly Married at the
Home of the Brides Mother
Monday Night.

At $3.50 O'Clock Monday night EN-
NETT r. Cunningham and Miss Minnie
Frost we're married at the home o.
the BRIDES mother, Mrs. W. P. Frost
on East Promenade street. Rev
W. A. Hanna performed the cere-
mony before the families of the con-
tracing parties only.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cunningham left OF
the 1925 Wabash for Columbia, from
which place Mrs. Cunningham vii
accompany her husband on a months
business "trip on the road.
The groom has an excellent travel.
ing position with the Deering Har-
vester Company and is a most excel
lent gentleman. Bis hne business
qualities have placed him among the
first in commercial circles. He is 8
quiet, unassuming gentleman who
has many friends.
The bride is q daughter OF Captain
w P. Frost, deceased, q veteran
newspaper man, who was active IL
his business long after most people Of
his age would have retired. Mrs
Cunningham possesses that rare fac.
ulty Of making friends Of all Of hei
acquaintance. She has attributes
which are sought after BY SO many
and attained by so few. She lie
model woman and will make q happy
home for her fortunate husband.
It has not yet been decided where
MIR. and Mrs. Cunningham win make
their future home, but II is to be Sin.
cerely hoped that they will seleoI
Mexico.
The LEDGER takes pleasure Il
joining their many friends In congrat'
ulating the couple.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-18
County News.
LADDONTA ITEMS.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
LADDoNIA, Mo-, May 16.-Thert
were about twenty tickets sold here
for St. Louis last Saturday.
Miss Bette Worley visited neal
Mexico last Sunday and Monday.
DR.. Ed Barton, of Louisiana, is visit
ing his parents here.
Mrs. Alexander is visiting her reIa-
tives, Elder Booker and wife, this
week.
DR.. Gene provinces and Miss Davis,
both of Louisiana, were married last
Thursday. Doctor provinces used tt
live in Laddonia. We send him con-
gratulations and our best wishes fol
their future happiness.
Joe Lippencott writes back from
WILDER, Wash, that his mothers
sickness Is much worse and that she
may not live much longer. Her many
friends win be panied to hear this, az
she had been improving up to the past
week.
The Misses Frsar entertained a large
number Of their friends last Monday
evening. Games, plays and social
conversation were engaged in.
Ladies' and children, IL you want to
buy millinery, c~orHets, wells, chiffon
and kid gloves, call on Mrs. |. 8.
Derrick next Friday and Saturday and
you can buy them at cost. She has 8
large supply Of goods to select from.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-18
collins AoademY. Laddonia,

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
LADDoNIA, Mo-, May 1s.-The COM
mencement exercises Of Collins Aoad-
envy q week ago were among the
most interesting in the history OF the
school.
Three young men of more than
usual ability composed the graduating
class-Roy Hancock, Rex Hancock
and Willie Poore. The orations evil
denced to q marked degree earnest
ness Of thought and purpose and in
tensity Of nervous energy. Members
of the elocution class and of the
vocal and instrumental music classes
aided In the evenings entertainment
and all showed careful drill and prep
aration.
On the Sunday preceding COM
mencement week, the Baccalaureate
sermon vas preached by DR.. W. Pope
Yeaman. DR.. Yeaman lie so well and
widely known that 1t is perhaps sur
perfiuous to say that the address was
one of deep thought, thoroughly APP
propriate for the occasion and of
magnificent delivery.
A SUBSCRIBER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-18
Ha Muat have tha Ladrar.

The following "epIstie' was receive
cd at the LEDGER office this morning
fromH. O. Turner, prior to bis depart
uFe for Danville:
"Before sailing this morning l hear
curfew ordinance was defeated-Prati
absent and Allison 'iunked. Tell 'em
I am still for prohibition and the cur
few and will fight to 8 finish the next
time. l will probably write the led
GER an article on The Divine Anthem.
ITCHY Of the Bible,' provided you use
1t with my headlines. Send me . lid
GER each day to DanviIle and stop it
for two weeks at my house. Don't
fail to do this. "
aH. @. TURNER.U
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-05-18
EUREKA ITEMS.

Correspondence Of the Ledger.
EUREKA, Mo-, May H.--Mrs. Ken
nett and daughter, Miss Hester, werG
the guests Of the family Of Mr.. JameI
Sunday.
Miss Mary Thornhill was the CUES
of Miss Stella LANG, Of Benton City.
the first of the week.
Mrs. Knoebel Is on the sick list al
this writing.
John HiIdebrand and wife were IN
Wellsville on business Tuesday.
The farmers are almost through
planting corn.
Misses Belle and Lula Hildebrant
were the guests OF Misses Minnie anC
Della Kellerhals Thursday.
Miss Lena Crews visited friends IN
Laddonla last week.
J. A. Kellerhals was in Martinsburs
on business Wednesday.
Mrs. Crews and son Carl and Mrs
Thornhill were in Mexico on business
last Friday.
Mrs. Weber was the guest of Mrs
Waddington Tuesday.
A crowd Of boys and girls from thiI
place went fishing last Thursday, but
didn't catch any fish.
The rain Wednesday will stop the
farmers from planting corn the rest Of
the week.