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Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-10

In the civil war our soldiers faced
privation and hunger A little story in
81. Clay Trumbull's book, "War Mem
cries of Chaplain, '" tells of the spirit
In which they sometimes did it.
While before Petersburg doing siege
work in the summer of 1854, our men
had wormy hard tack served out to
them. 1t was severe trial to the men.
Breaking open the biscuits and finding
live worms in them, they would throw
the pieces in the trenches, although the
orders were to keep the trenches clean.
A brigade officer Of the day, seeing
some of these scraps along our front,
called out sharply to our men:
"Throw that hard tack out of the
trenches" Then, as the men promptly
gathered it up, he added, "Don't you
know that you no business to throw
hard tack in the trenches9''
Out from the injured soldier heart
there came the reasonable explanation,
"We've thrown it out two or three
times, sir, but it crawls back"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-10

We feel quite sure that large major.
ity of our citizens will be in favor Of
giving TO our brave Company K. the
first chance to secure the upper story OF
the old city building. Our volunteer
soldiers must soon obtain new quarters
to be used as an armory, and it should
be possible for them to secure these
rooms. For some reasons the rooms
would be inappropriate for the Saliva
ton Army headquarters, and Company
E. should be given the lease at as low a
rent as is possible.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-10
Chinese Torture.

The ingenuity of the Chinese In de-
vising punishment for offenders sur
passes that of the most cruel people Of
the middle ages. Some time ago boy
was kidnapped from village about 80
miles from Chin-Kiang and brought to
that city to be sold. The kidnapers
were arrested and returned to the vii.
lage, where the people dug hole in
the ground, like grave, about three
feet deep, covered the bottom and sides
with unslaked lime, placed the offend.
er, with his hands and feet tied. upon
the lime and covered his body with the
same material Then they filled the
hole full Of water and as the lime
Stacked he was roasted alive and his
body consumed,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-10
The News From Havana.

Havana, Aug. 10.-The last troops sta
toned in this city have left here for
Quemados, leaving only those garrisoning
MORO Castle, Cabanas fortress and the
outlying forts. The Patria says the
scheme to make model farm schools in
stead of an agricultural engineering
school is excellent and adds: Cuba needs
plenty of practical agriculturists, such
as could be made by model farms, to ini-
tiate better means of cultivation. There
should also be a theoretical side institu,
ton to study the production Of extracts
from fruits and vegetables" The mu-
nicipality of Havana has asked Governor
Ludlow to authorize the expenditure of
100000 per year for public schools.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-10
Closing prices:
General Markets.

New YORK, Aug. 8.
FLOUR-State and western steadier, but
quiet; winter patents, $3.50a3.75; winter
straignts, S3.na340 Minnesota patents, Sc. Goa
$50; winter extras, $2.40a2.S0.
WHEAT-No. red opened firm on cables
and small northwest receipts, being sustained
all the forenoon by covering; September, 74Iaa
"A 7-l6c.; December IS l3-l6a77c,
RIE-Dull; state, 55c.; No. 2 western, 5eIac.
{. o. b., aHoat, spot
CORN-No. . stronger today on talk of hot
weather and small interior offerings: Septem-
ber 3.a3ilsc.
OATs-No. quiet; track, white, state. 28a
85c.; track, white, western. 26a35c.
PORk-Dull; mess, $9a9.75; family, Slla12.
LARD-Firlner; prime western steam
$5.671e, nominal.
BUTFER-Strong; state dairy, l3a17c.; state
creamery, l51aalS1ac.
CHEESE-Dull; large, white, 9Iaaal6c. :: small
white, 9Iac.
EGGS-Firm state and Pennsylvania. 1blko
l6lac.; western, ungraded l0al3l5c.
SUGAR-Raw firm; fair refining. 49,: oen-
trliuga, NJ test. 9l6c.; refined quiet, but firm.
crushed, &C.; powdered. 5Ssc.
TuRPENTlNE-Firm at 4ol6a5oc.
MOLASSES-Fr New Orleans. 32a36c
RlCE-Quiet, but firm; domestic. 4sea7l6c
Japan, 4s4a51ac.
TALLOW-Steady; city, 4lSc.; country. 1edc
HAY-steady; shipping. 5Oa6Oc.; GOOD ~,
choice, 7ba90o "
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-10
Dominican Insurgsnts Gain.

Cape Haitian, Haiti, Aug. 1O.-General
Francisco Liriano, sent from Monte
Christi by the Dominican government to
attack General Ramon Patcheco at Da-
jobon. the headquarters Of the revolu-
tionists, was abandoned when be arrived
In front of the enemy by his troops, who,
without firing shot, deserted and en-
tered the camp of General Patcheco.
The advanced posts of the latter are at
Las Aguas, and the revolutionists are
masters of the fords across the river
Vague, thus cutting off communication be-
tween Monte Christi and the interior.
The forces of Don Juan Isidro Jiminez,
leader of the revolution, are being aug
mented every day, and the news from all
parts of the Dominican republic is favor
able to him.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-10

very short Tore legs, rIre 'w11oIe rengrn
Of the animal being 90 feet, and it stood
20 feet at the hips, the thigh bone or
femur, being feet long and 10 inches
In diameter. 1t had head like frog.
I'VE found the animal near the sur
face" said DR.. Holland, land we nl-
ready have the vertebral column, the
centrum of the largest vertebra being Il
inches In diameter; Is ribs, which are
about 6 feet long; the entire pelvic girdlc'
which Is something very few persons
have got complete; most Of the bones OF
the legs and feet, and l believe we will
get them all. We also have nearly all
the cervical vertebrae and are following
them into the bluff and hope to get the
bones of the head"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-10
Pretty Lively Eating.

When one grows weary of the eternal
ices, blancmanges, charlottes and pud'
dings served to US year in and year GU t
for dessert, it is pleasant to hear of an
innovation. A travelled American re-
marked that she once had the felicity
of sitting down to Japanese dinner at
which were served such dainties as
melons, ices, fruits and sea frogs. There
was in addition to these sweets Gov
cred dish, into which, at the beginning
of the dinner, bottle of wine had been
poured.
When the sea frogs and other dainties
had been discussed, the cover Of this
dish was removed, and a number of
sandhoppers, hilariously intoxicated and
jumping about in the widest manner,
were presented to the gaze of the aston
ished American guests. The lively des-
sert, so the fair traveller says, was
caught by the japanese with little
bamboo sticks and eaten with great
gusto.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-10
neyeriGUe Home Again.

Chicago, Aug. 1O.-A special to The
Tribune from Victoria, b. c., says: Sen
ator Beveridge of Indiana has returned
by the Empress of China from Manila,
which point he left on July 10, accom-
panied by Mrs. Beveridge and two lead
Ing residents of the Philippine colony Of
Americans, DR.. j. Donean and X. d..
Wood, each of whom has made Manila
his home for more than a quarter of Il
century. you may say" Senator Boy
eridge replied to a question, that | alb
solutely decline to express any opinion at
the present time as to General Otis. the
future of the Philippines or anything
else"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-10
MORE VIOLENCE IN CLEVELAND.
Street Car Wrecked by Dynamite
but No One Hurt.

Cleveland, Aug. 10.-A Big Consolidat
ed street car was wrecked on the Wade
Park avenue line, near Cactus drive, a
lonely spot adjoining Wade park
The car was east bound, and the first
intimation of danger was when it sud
denly rose from the track and deafen-
ing report was heard. Residents within
radius of ~ miles We're awakened by
the roar and sprang from their beds to
seek the cause.
The car was blown from the track and
badly demolished. The frightened motor
man was hurled from the vestibule and
the conductor from the platform. They
were uninjured. The one passenger
aboard also escaped unhurt
The bottom and forward part of the
car We're completely wrecked by the en-
plosion, the forward trucks being blown
to atoms. Every pane of glass in the
windows and doors was shattered.
The explosive used evidently was nitro
glycerin. There is no clew as to the
identity of the miscreants who commit
ted the outrage.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-10
A Strange Test of Manhood.

Inc ancient Clan Macleod used tc
exercise strange test to prove the man.
MOOD OF their chieftains. At Dunvegar
castle, on the island Of Skye, there Is
preserved the large horn known as
"hory More's Horn" This capacjons
vessel holds rather more than a bottle
ana half of liquor. According to the
ola custom, every laird of Macleod was
Obliged on his coming of age to fill this
morn with claret and without once Law.
ing 1t down to drain it TO the dregs
rms was taken as proof Of his man.
MOOD ana he was then deemed worthy
successor to the lairds of the past.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-10
. mn noa+ WIZ tnoy claim, accidental.

same boat was, tney claim, accidental.
Those from Santo Domingo were de-
lnyed by the capsizing Of boat: Ihey
claim that there is little danger IN lana
Ing contraband war material anywhere
on the coast of either country, except
near the principal ports, as the coasts
are not patroled, because neither OF the
governments has war vessels to do the
work.
What they claim are needed are small
steam tugs to take out their purchases
and to move cargoes landed on the east
ern shores of Cuba some months ago
Two tugs have been selected, and the
only thing that prevents their sale 10 a
difference as to the price, which 1t Is
thought will soon be settled.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-10
Gossip About the President.

Plattsburg, n. Y, Aug. 1O.-The presi
dent went for walk with his niece, Miss
Duncan, who is leaving here for hel
home in Cleveland. Rev. M. ]. Lavelle
president of the Catholic Summer school
called upon the president and invited
him to visit the Summer school grounds
which are only about mile from the
hotel. The president accepted the invi
ton and will visit the school early next
week, probably on Tuesday morning
Aug Is
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-10
Narrow Eacane From, Schooner

Newburg, N. Y, Aug. hQ.-The schoon-
er Industry Of Albany sank at the Penn
sylvania Coal company's works here.
Captain John Coons and his wife and
child, the only persons on board, had a
narrow escape from drowning. During
the day the captain had painted the
cabin of the vessel, and the three, for
tunately for them. were compelled to
sleep on deck. Duas.g the night the cap
tain awoke, to find chat the vessel had
listed and was sinking. He had just
time to arouse his wife and child and
get them ashore when the schooner went
down
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-10
Fire Underwriters Convene.

Buffalo, Aug. 10.-About 300 delegates
to the fourth annual convention of the
National Association of Fire Underwrt-
ers have arrived here, representing 81
states. Representatives from Canada
are expected, and at least one British
representative will be here. The associa-
ton is composed of local fire insurance
agents, men who have charge of the af-
fairs of companies in cities. The object
of the association is to improve the in
surance business and abolish abuses and
i'll advised systems.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-10
Details About the SatUruUs.

Manila Aug. 10. - The steamer Sa
turnus of the Campania Maritime, coast
ing under the American flag. was dis.
covered Aug. by the United States gun
boat Pampanga beached at San Fernan-
do, under the insurgent trenches there
The steamer was boarded by an armed
boats crew, and the passengers We're
taken off. 1t was supposed they had
been made prisoners. The cargo, con-
sisting of general merchandise and $780,
600 in specie, had been sacked. Several
attempts to tow the Saturnus off We're
unsuccessful. The Pampanga then left
San Fernando in search of further as
sistance, whereupon the insurgents re-
turned and set fire to the vessel
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-10
Yachts For Coast Duty,

Washington, Aug. 10.-The bureau of
construction of the navy department has
ordered the work of Quitting the CON
verted yachts Wasp, Frolic and Doro-
thea to proceed at the Norfolk navy yard.
The bureau of navigation believe that
these small vessels can be advantage
ously employed in survey and coast work
which has heretofore been done bv YES
sells of much larger type, and it is in
response to the recommendation of that
bureau that they are to be fitted.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-10

Toledo, Aug. 10.-The first great Ohio
centennial carnival, instituted for the
purpose of raising funds for building a
permanent educational temple for the
state of Ohio on the centennial grounds,
opened with large crowds. Mayor Jones
made the opening address. The feature
of the day was panorama scene of the
battle of San Juan. The carnival will
last the remainder of the week.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-10
The New Way.

The cannibal chief stood with bis
hand shading his eyes. a solitary figure
was timidly creeping toward him from
the jungle Suddenly the old chief
started. He took quick step forward.
cit is" he cried, sit is my son He is
coming home againl" Then with his
eyes still fixed on the slouching figure
he shrilly called to his head hunter:
"Mbongwa, the prodigal is returningl
Kill the fatted rp'-Clevelan
Plain Dealer.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-10
The Antitrust Meeting.

st. Louis, Aug. 1O.-Mayor ZiegenAein
announces that ample arrangement will
be made for the antitrust meeting Of
held in this city ON Sept. 20. A suitable
hall will be provided and every con-
venience placed at the disposal of the
guests, Details of the arrangements will
be announced later when it Is definitely
known about how many guests may DO
expected.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-10
For Sale.

The use of the four boxes at the
Barre Opera House will be sold for a
year, the purchaser to have privilege of
controlling box purchased at all enter
tertainments that are played under the
regular opera house management, but
not where the house is leased by the
night to other parties. For sale price
consult the manager,
w. W. LAPOINT.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-10
Sales of Michigan Lnnd.

Lansing, Mich, Aug. 10.--The boom in
copper and the demands for hard wood
resulting from the high lumber tariff have
enabled Michigan to dispose of larger
quantity of state lands during the fiscal
year lust closed than for any previous
year since 1880. Nearly 5000 acres of
supposedly worthless lands in the copper
districts were sold to spectators, and
the hard wood timber land holdings in
several counties are exhausted.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-10
Praise For Yankee Skill,

London, Aug. 10.-A parliamentary
paper has been issued dealing with the
Atbara (Sudan) bridge contract, award
ed to a Philadelphia firm. The con-
tents are already known, but Colonel
Gordon, engineer of the railway, adds an
Endorsement in regard to the thorough
manner in which the construction of the
bridge was carried out by the phladel.
Dhia concern
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-10
REBELS BADLY BEATEN
WacArthur's Men Worst Six Thousand
of the Insurgents.
FOUGHT AT SAN FERNANDO.
c.nernI Otis, In His Report OF the
Enhancement, Says That the Amer
lean Casualties Were F'ew'
FiItpinos Rapidly RetreatihS.

Washington, Aug 10.-The war de-
partment has received the following hies-
sage from General OTIS:
"MacArthur. with 1000 men, attacked
ins,Irgent army, 5000 strong, cohceh-
,raled around San Fernando o:l3 IN inc
morning. AT 10 o'clock a. m. had driven
if five miles in the direction OF Angeles
Casualties few. Attack ordered for 'h
inst. rain did not permit movement
Hallway from Angeles north badly wash
od Inv unprecedeuted floods of last SIX
weoks. Beyond ability of insurgents to
repair
War department officers point to the
above report of General Otis as showing
that the active operations OF our army
In the Philippines have not boon entirely
suspended in the rainy season and that
the campaign against the Insurgents can
still be prosecuted with success under IA
voruble circumstances beiofe many
weeks the unprecedented Hoods to Wlllch
General Otis refers in this latest dls-
patch to the war department Will be
over, for it is not to be expected that
such heavy rains will continue for very
long period.
Officers on duty at the war department
are very much gratlied with this news
from the commanding general III the
Philippines, and there is feeling Of spe-
cial satisfaction that the body of insur-
gents which had become SO bold in the
vicinity of the American position at SAN
Fernando has been beaten back with
such decisive results.
No Reason Given.
Co,or,l n+s IN bic oh the do
partment does not say anything about
the reason for the aggressive movement
of the troops under General Macarthur,
but merely states that the attack was in
tended for the It'll inst, but was pre-
vented by the rains
Unofficial advices say that the rebels
had planned to massacre the entire gar
risol. at San Fernando, but their plans
were discovered by the troops. This be-
ing true, army officers say that General
Macarthur must have been possessed Of
the information for several days and was
only waiting favorable weather to ad-
vance upon the insurgent lines around
San Fernando and rout them.
The defeat of the Filipinos at this
place will, it is believed, result in more
DISCRIMINATION in their ranks Army Of
fcers say that General NacArthuf is
too alert to be caught mapping and that
If he had a suspicion that the Macabe-
bees were insincere in their professions
of friendship 1t was for good reason.
War department officials expect to hear
OF more fighting during the present week.
General Otis explains that the railroad
beyond Angeles has been so badly wash
ed by the storms that the enemy cannot
repair it. 1t is thought probable by
army officers that General Macarthur
will push on and endeavor to bring about
Il battle with the forces that fled from
the vicinity of San Fernando.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-10
A BONANZA,

We will give to any person calling a
our office and paying SO C. for a two
months subscription to the TELEGRAM
one Of those elegant souvenirs of the
LIST Vermont Regiment at Chickamaugs
which retail at 30 cents. Only limited
supply will be given away so hurry
you want one of them.
Elm. St. BARRE PRESS CO.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-10
Deceitful,

Men are queer animals" said the
pessiinst. "They are all more or less
deceitful. " ava y "a '0Sa
On l don't believe thatl'' replied
lne optimist. IL think there are plenty
or people who strive to be honest !
hnoW l DO, and l don't give myself
creait for being any better than the
majority of men," A 'i'e
Ihen why do you ask me how NV
neallh Is every time we meet and stand
around 1n. and look bored If tell You i''-
Chicago Times-Herald.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-10

Several leading citizens have asked
US to urge the movement for extending
to President Mckinley an invitation to
visit our hustling city. 1t is only few
hours ride from Pittsburgh to Barre,
and the whole community would unite
in giving tue Chief Magistrate sincere
welcome. Who will lead the move
ment ?
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-10
Coles Good Luck.

Los Angeles, Aug. 10-Laden with rel
les of the cliff jewellers, Rev. DR.. George
L. Cole has returned from journey re
the ruined cities of southeastern Colora'
do and New Mexico. Valuable results
were secured by excavations in an an
Gent communal dwelling, as yet I'M
named, which stands on cliffs of the san
ia Fe river, IA miles from Espanola, n.
M. There were not less than 1.6oo
rooms in the larger building in it's prime
1t was 24O by 300 feet. DR.. Cole esti
mates that from 4,S00 to 5000 people
lived in the pueblo.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-10
Electricians at Niagara,

Niagara Falls, Aug. 10. - Professor
George Forbes. +. r. S., of Lonllon, elec-
trical expert; Clemens Heuschell of New
York and Germany, hydraulic engineer;
DR.. Coleman Sellers of philndeIphia. cy-
pert engineer and eX-presitlent of the Nj
agara Falls Power company. are here in
consultation with William b. Ranline,
secretary and treasurer of the Niagara
Falls Power company and of the Cana
dian Niagara Power company, in regard
to the development of electrical power on
the Canadian side Of the river
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-10
Alliance Story Ken Ill I'm e Il

Rio de Janeiro, Aug. 10.-In spite of
denials on the subject, it is said Presi.
dent Roca of the Argentine Republic,
who is now here as the guest Of Brazil,
tween Argentina, Brazil and Chile
is DESTROYS of negotiating an alliance be.
against the United States. The presi-
dents of these three republics will meet
at Buenos Ayres next month.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-10
An Undeslred Ally.

"How is Mud Singer going to side
In this race? Is he for youY"
THAT'S what's worrying me- re-
piled the candidate for Office. eff
thought he was going tdbe against me-
l would feel surer of election. Col
umbus 60. State Journhl.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-10
Cotton Mills Going south.

Biddeford, Me, Aug, 10.-Arrange-
ments are being made for the removal OF
the Springville Cotton mills of Spring.
vile, Me, to Fort Valley, Ga. The re-
moval will be the second of the kind
from York county. About one year ago
the Portsmouth Cotton mill of South
Berwick, small corporation, went
south. The Springyille concern has been
running only part Of the time during the
past year owing to Il lack of orders.
High taxes and too much competition are
among the chief reasons given for the
change in location.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-10
Mechanics Elect Officers.

Newburg, N. Y, Aug. 10.--New York
state council American Mechanics, in
session here, elected these officers: Coun-
cilor, Wallace lost Of Johnstown; vice
councillor. G. Merriam White of New
York; state secretary, Ira Felter of Wa
tertown; treasurer, George w. Smith of
Little Falls; national representative, w.
G. Teale of Brooklyn. The council will
meet next year at Saltwater.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-10
FILIBUsTERs ACTIVE,


Philadelphia, Aug. 10.-A morning m
per says; Three officers representing tho
insurgents of Santo Domingo and two
ciViilnhs representing those who do nor
IKE the manner in which President Sam
manages affairs in Haiti have been hero
three days rndeavoring to find vessels IN
curry munitions of war recently Dur
CHASED IN New Haven To avoid snsni.
cion al the members Of the party cross.
GU the Wlndward passage in small ho,ts
ana embarked on Ward line steamship
A. guantanamo, landing last week II,
new York. Both parties coming on tho
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-10
COnSUInte's Roof RIoyy,u OU

Washington, Aug. 10.-The following
cablegram has been received at the state
department: "Ponte-a-Pitre, Guadeloupc
Island, Aug. S.-Serious hurricane sud.
denly commenced. Blew severely until
night. Roof consulate blown off Ev-
erything, wraps. personal property, total
loss. Great many small boats lost The
damages in this city are great"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-10
Hawkins BODY Nenrfnr Home

Chicago, Aug 10.-The body of Colo
mel Hawkins of the Tenth Pennsylvania
volunteers, who died while en- route with
his regiment from the Philippines to San
Francisco, arrived from the west over
the Chicago and Northwestern road. The
body, which was in charge of an escort
headed by Chaplain Hunter of the reg-
ment, was turned over to the Pennsyl-
vania road and was shipped east at 3