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Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-13
The Mysterious Gift.

In November 12, 1897 Il mysterious
package was received at the Heaton
hospital. Montpelier. 1t was unsealed
and contained $l,470.
A searching inquiry at the time failed
to reveal the identity of the sender.
At one of the Montpelier banks the sig
nature of a person who had drawn about
that sum was compared with writing on
the package but did not agree with
it. that on the package evidently being
disguised.
The person whose hand writing was
examined was Sarah +. IIuse, the
woman who recently committed suicide
at the home of f. l.. Laird in Montpelier
at the time her father estate was settled
in 1883 Miss IIuse rec eived 81, 100 as
hers. This money accumulated for nine
Years to over $1,000. In October 1897
Miss lIuse withdrew her money from
the First National Bank. receiving
81 .5O4 0S.
a few days later the mysterious pack
AGA was received at the hospital.
When Miss Huse died last Friday she
lad 800 in the Montpelier Savings Bank
and Trust company. Two years ago she
possessed $4,000. She was of very
saving nature, and never spent cent if
she could help it.
What became of her money! Her re-
alives and friends can only account for
its Disappearance by surprising that she
was the sender Of that mysterious pack
are. She dsiiked her sisters and evl-
IDENTITY would have done almost anything
rather than let them have it,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-13
Luna Assassinated.
(Publishers Press Cablegram.) }

(Publishers Press Cablegram.)
Manila, June 13.-General Antonio
Luna, one of the bitterest foes of the
Americans in the Philippines, has been
assassinated by orders from Aguinaldo
Luna has repeatedly found himself
in opposition to the chiefs views. lie
not only dIsobeyed orders. but at one
time stopped Aguinaldo'S, peace COM
missioners while on their way to Manila
to treat with the Americans. A2uinaldo
ordered his death and his orders We're
carried out by some of his fanatical
followers.
The report of the assassination has
caused much excitement among the
Filipnos in Manila as the report has
now been confirmed.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-13
Prize Speaking.
High School Students Com
pete for Prize.
Three Girls the Winners,
Misses Keith, Parks and
Barron.

The annual prize speaking of the
members of the Spaulding High school
took place in ledding Methodist church
last evening and was a decidedly inter,
csllng entertainment Us il showed the
result of hard work and good talent. II
was Il pleasing fncl to note the inlercS,
taken by the people of Barre in this
w0Ih Of The students. Long brfoic the
time for the eXrrcis, 5 10 commence The
church was crowded and The result was
no, only the bringing about of an in
creased interest in these events by the
young Students, but ii also ncltrd tidy
sum for the benefit of the school lib
rary.
The exercises began with Il prayer by
the Rev S. n jackson after which
Frank Mclaughlin was introduced as
the first speaker.
His selection was of a descriptive ma
turc. The speaker eXpoundcd the sem
timent and meaning of his piece in
very clear manner which shows that he
has accomplished the most important
branch of oratory
The next speaker was Miss Joanna
Reed Parkes, Her selection. entitled
1.-The Heart of Old Hickery," was
somewhat difficult one, but it was rem
dered in an excellent manner. Her
protrayal of the different characters
proved that she had given the subject
much attention with good results.
When she had finished the general i'm
was that she would be pliZe
winner and she was.
"The Amnesty of jefferson Davis"
an extract from one of the speeches OF
Americas late great statesman, James
j Blaine. was recited by Frank Ernest
Beckley. His articulation was especial
" good and his manner and delivery ell
oqucnt and impressive.
The Male quartet, consisting OF
Mcssrs. Mckenzie, Morse, Perry ana
Dyer entertained the audience with a
vocal selection. The popularity of these
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-13

paper, at the top of the second page. age Write
in the name of the lady you wish to vote for
and send to this office. In order to be eligible to
this contest lady has to be living in Barre on
March IS, 1899, and continue to make her
home here during the contest the only 9th.
er qualification is that she shall be over 10
years of age.
4. The votes received each day will be
counted at O'Clock, and after they havesbeen
credited, VIII be burnd.
All votes received after pm. will be counted
for the next issue. The announcement of the
total vote will he made in the first issue after
June 13. 1899 and not before.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-13

musical artists is sufficient assurance
that their rendering was listened to with
a great deal of pleasure.
"Aunt Mandy's Investment" was rem.
dered in IA graceful straightforward
manner by Miss Maude Lillian Ayers
The most admirable point in her rem
dering was clear articulation and an easy
manner on the stage. The selection
was of narrative nature.
Byron Wilkinson Smith delivered in
clear, impressive manner touching
sketch entitled 1.-The New South" The
speaker was especially strong in con-
veying the meaning and in graceful
easy appearance before the public.
An extract from Hollands Seven
Oaks" entitled "Jim Fcnton's Wedding"
was recited in a most admirable man
ner by Miss Ethel Maud Keith. She
held her listeners in remarkably close
attention until the close. 1t would be a
difficult matter to pick flaw in her
rendering She was singled out for the
first prize and there was scarcely anyone
IN the audience who was not satisfied
with the choice.
Robert Mckenzie sang in his usual
excellent style vocal solo entitled
ANSWER"
Observation-Disclosures famous description
of "llow Zene Burnham Come it Oh
Ills Father was told by Ernest Nelson
Worthen. The selection is difficult
one to get at but Mr.. Worthen succeed
cd well in entertaining his listeners with
the story OF quaint sayings by Mr..
Robinson's characters.
Miss Gladdys Edna Barron come on
the stage in a graceful manner that of
itself caught the audience at once and
from that moment until she finished |
speaking she held every one of her
listeners in the closest attention by her
of "What William Henry
Did, Her facial expressions, ar,icul-
alton and gesture could hardly be ex-
cclled by an amateur. She is sure to
)e Il talented Elecutionist should she
follow that study she has SO we'll begun.
>he was awarded the third prize.
II. Arthur Camp was an easy speaker
md told about 'Lizer Howe's Console
lce" in a horse trade in a very interest
NC manner.
Mr.. Camp was tle last ore of the
peakers to compete for the prizes and
while the judges Hon. F. A. Rowland,
!. a DeBoer and Fred Laird were max
ng their decision the quartet rendered
selection. James Walker Jr., was
ot one of the competitors but he recited
aost enlcrainingly "a New England
'rophet''
The speakers all did justice to them
elves and the school and showed the
esuts of good training. The three prize
Winners were close together in marks
nd if any school in the state can boast
f three better speakers they have great
ason to be proud.
lh" Judges awarded the prizes as :;
'loNS: Ethel Keith first Joanna
arks second; and Gla'ldyS Barron
lrd.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-13
Had Catarrh SO ialrs.

Josiah Bacon, conductor OH the p. .
& B. r. R., says. 81 had suffered vi
catarrh for SO years and regarded Iii
case as hopeless. One day l saw IT,
testimonial of Geo. H. Hearn in Dral,
ilian Balm circular. Hearn was the
engineer on my train and l kLew his
case was desperate. talked with Hearr
and his cure gave me hope. I began
the use of the Balm at once. There was
not much change for the first two months
but then be gan to improve and in six
months, to my inexpressible satisfaction.
l was entirely cured"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-13
Price of Water Plant.

Editor Telegram,-By the representa-
tions of the mayor it seems to be now
generally understood that the Goodhue
water plant has cost the city only $780,
900. But this is mistake. The real
cost is many thousand dollars more.
In the first place to the above must be
added, according to the contract, the in
terest on $130, 900 at percent for one
year, which is $4,000.
In the next place the bonds with
which the city pays Mr.. Goodhue must
by contract bear interest at 4 per cent.
This is high rate. They could be
floated at from to 8 1-2 per cent. The
moment Mr.. Goodhue has them he can
sell them at a premium of from seven
to eleven thousand dollars, call it nine
thousand. The city Of course pays this
premium to Mr.. Goodhue.
Besides, Mr.. Gcodhue was involved
in several lawsuits connected with his
water plant. about a half dozen in all.
The city assumes every one of them;
that is, the city must fight each one to
the bitter end. How much will this
costp
Finally, we must add thecost of water
experts, court commission and other in
cidentals. One expert has already been
paid over $l1OO. How much must the
city pay the four or five othersP
Evidently the mayor estimates the
cost of the lawsuits, experts, &C., at not
less than $12, $50; because this sum ad-
ded to the other expenses just makes up
the $l6O,OOO bonds which the mayor
calls for and which the city has voted to
issue.
The cost of the Goodhue water plant
now stands thus:
Plant itself, $133,15O
Interest, 5000
Premium, 5000
Lawsuits, experts, &C., 1850
Total cost to the city, $160,00O
ii.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-13
City Council.

The city council held session last
night to talk things over. Aldermen
Thurstcn and Mcfarland were absent.
A resolution was passed authorizing the
finance committee to get the new water
bonds printed. The council will
visit our new water plant tomorrow to
see what improvements they deem
advisable.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-13
Town Wiped Out.

Minneapolis. June 13-Reports from
New Richmond, Wis, which was swept
by Il cyclone this morning, state that the
town was wiped out south of the high
way bridge. 1t is estimated that $50
were killed. Many houses were con-
sumed by fire after the cyclone.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-13
MOST POPULAR LADY.

For Sale. A first class up to date will
furnished restaurant, Large number
OF boarders. Inquire this office.
54-1w.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-13
PRICE ONE CENT
FOR SALE
THE
MANUFACTURING
PLANT.
Of Smith Whitcomb & Cook.

Located in the City of Barre, Vt., con.
sisting of the foundry, machine
shop. grist mill, saw mill. wa
ter power, pattern house, Of
flee building store houses and
other buildings meaning all
the real estate now owned and
occupied by them together
with all the machinery, tools
patterns and stock.
The Machinery in foundry and ma
chine shop are all nearly new and Of
modern design.
The location is one of the best in New
England and the plant is now running
to its full capacity.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-12
SMUGGLING ADDED
To the Many Other Troubles of Gen.
Otis.

New York, Aug. IA special to the
Herald from Washington, says;
Serious consideration is being given
by the authorities to the question sup
pressing the illegal trading between the
Filipino insurgents and the territory
under their control and the outside
world.
The situation is complicated, accord
ing to advices received from Gen. Otis
by the action of AguinaldO in interdict-
ing traffic between the natives of sea-
ports not under the control of the
American forces and ships of American
register. This Introduction, Gen. Otis
says, is in retaliation of his action in
issuing licenses to people in Manila to
continue trading in the staple products
of the islands
itants of Manila now rely largely upon
their commercial trading transactions
for their livelihood and they see in
Aguinaldo's decree an attempt to stop
the trade between Manila and other is
land ports in the hope of throwing
starving city upon Gen. Otis hands
Authorities are much exercised over
the possibility of general smuggling
of hemp and rice. These articles have
appreciated in value 800 per cent and
the immense gain to be secured is
great temptation to smugglers.
Rear Admiral Watson is cooperating
with the army to prevent the contln-
uance of the Illegal trading and in
dispatch to the navy department today
he announced that on account of the
necessity of preventing such trading he
would be unable to send any of his
ships north, as advised by Acting Score
tary Allen.
At a conference held by Secretary of
War Root with Acting Secretary of the
Navy Allen, the disability e proclaim
ing a blockade of certain ports was dis
cussed, but on account of the status
which such action would have given to
the struggle in the islands it is doubt
full if action of a formal character will
be taken. A blockade in fact, however,
will exist stricter in character than that
now enforced, the purpose being to pre-
vent military supplies or assistance of
supplies reaching Aguinaldo during the
rainy season, and to keep his army as
paign.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-12
ATTACKS STANDARD OIL.
Nebraska Attorney General Gets
After the Octopus.


Omaha, Aug. 12.-Attorney General
Smith today began proceedings in the
district court of this county against the
Standard Oil company The case is
brought under the Nebraska antitrust
law. He asks that the company which
he alleges is a trust and controls the
price at which petroleum and its pro-
ducts are to be sold, be ousted from the
state and enjOined from doing business
therein.
The petition not only names the
Standard Oil company as defendant,
but a number of other firms and cor
pOratiOns which are alleged to be own
ed and controlled by the Standard Oil
company. The petition recites at length
the history of the Standard Oil COM
pany and its relation to other concerns
named in the petition and alleges that
they are parties to a conspiracy in re-
straint of trade, contrary to public pol
icy and the statutes of the state.
In speaking Of the case the attorney
general stated that he had contempla-
ted taking action against the various
alleged trusts for some time, but had
delayed hoping to secure a decision on
the validity of the antitrust law now
pending in a case against insurance
companies but as this had been delayed
he decided to proceed against other al
legged trusts as soon as possible and had
commenced the present suit first be-
cause the evidence against the Stand
ard Oil was at hand, while it would re-
quire some time to collect that against
other corporations.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-12

The day before he left one of McDonald's
mule trains came in from Bonanza with
from $50 to 200 pounds of gold dust His
check is good for almost hm1tless sum
in any of the banks of Dawson and the
big fellow is richer today than ne ever
Mermen says Mcdonald has about sixty
claims on Ell Dorado, Bonanza, Dawson,
Sulphur, Hunker and other creeks. he
can ascribe no other reason for the re
ports circulated regarding McDonald
financial embarrassment than Jealousy.
DOUBTED AT SEATTLE.
Seattle, Wash, Aug. 12-In the absence
of cOnfirmatOry adviceS, no credence is
given here to the report that Alexander
Mcdonald, the K1Ondike mining king, IS
an insolvent. So far as can be ascertain
ed the story of McDOnalds failure is
based on the mere statement of Thomas
Kilkenny, a returning KlOndiker, to the
effect that just before he left Dawson,
a friend of his had told him that McDOn-
aid had fled a notice of insolvency at
the court house.
A number OF reputable Ktondikers who
left Dawson subsequent TO the date on
which Mcdonald is reported to have filed
his notice of insolvency, say they heard
nothing of it and believe the story has no
foundation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-12
HANDSOME FLATS.
Mrs. ID. j. Harding Proposes to
Erect the Right Kind
OF Buildings.

Mrs. D. J. Harding is looking at some
lots on Topeka avenue with a view to
erecting some up-to-date city flats in
the near future. She has not decided
positively on this step, but IS hunting
a suita bic location and studying plans.
She expects to build them in colonial
style, with about eight rooms in each
fiat. They will be of brick, with steam
heat, electric light and all modern i'm
provements, with janitOr service
In speaking OF her project Mrs. Haro-
ing said: If I build these flats I shall
make them as ornamental as possible,
so they will be a credit to the city.
Most people in putting up buildings of
them ornamental, but to get all they
can for their money. 1 have studied
the question and think there is a need
in Topeka for this kind of flats and
know that they will be more of finan-
ciaI success if made as beautiful as pos
SibIp"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-12
GET STRENGTH AND HEAL TH
FROM FOOD.

One of the surest ways to head off
and stop disease is to make a complete
change in diet.
Food makes the body and If your
body is i'll or becoming so the SYM
toms are sort of signal flags hung up
by nature which plainly says; Give
me better building materials
Heed the call and change your diet
With good health a man or woman
can do things in this world. 1t may
be worth a fortune to you to learn of
the kind of food that rebuilds brains
and, in. a way, reorganizes the whole
bodily structure.
Make breakfast of a dish of Grape
Nuts and cream, 4. slice Of entire wheat
bread and a small bit of butter, some
fruit and a cup of Postum Cereal Coffee
(weI nade). For a hot morning the
Postum can be served cold with lemon
Juice.
This plain simple breakfast contains
the most powerful rebuilding elements
and goes to the system in such a way
as to be readily assimilated without
needless effort.
In ten days time the person will ex-
perience such a change for the better
that he becomes a convert for life to
the plan of Warding off disease by the
ekillful selection Of Food.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-12
CLAYTON CONFESSED.
On His Deathbed He Begged His
Wife's Forgiveness

Mansfield, Mo, Aug. "details of
the deathbed statement of suicide T.
Hall Claxton, at his fathers home in
Wright county, yesterday, were given
Han had saved $685. and started last
week to Webb City to have good
time" He said:
ct left home via the Mansfield stage
line in company with a young girl of
Hartville, leaving my wife and two
children at Fishers. We registered one
night at Springfield and two days and
nights at Lamar, Mo. Thence we went
to Webb City, where for a time was
not molested.
Then I did something awful, deed
that, if caught, knew I would have to
give my life for. I was arrested on SuS-
picion at Webb City and left S115 of my
money with officers. When the guards
were asleep tied two sheets together
and scaled the walls of the house in
which we were waiting for day to come,
and came home here this morning.
have on clean undercOlthes. I bathed in
the GascOnade river this evening.
spoke to Sheriff Cantrau at Hartville,
asking if he had a warrant for me from
Webb City, and he informed me that he
had not yet. I requested, as a personal
favor, Just Is minutes notice before he
served it, and Cantrau said he would
favor me.
Il bought 20 cents worth Of NOR
phine, IA grains, and one pint of whisky
which grandma, saw me drink a mo-
ment ago. with L grams OF morphine
] am sorry for my wife and children
and, too, for this II year old girl I have
ruined. I will die. You shall not give
me any antidOtes. want to die here
at home, for if I am caught they viii
take my life in Webb City. You will
know more in a few days about the
girl
Doctors Hanson and Bruton worked
four hours to save Claxtons life, but he
would not swallow anything, and the
attempt was futile. His wife promised
forgiveness and begged him to take an
tidotes-
T. NJ. Mansfield has gone to Webb
City to investigate the matter of the
money Claxton said he left with Off
GERS. Claxton was &c years old and a
man of some means.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-12
A DISROBING ACT
In a St Louis Court Room Causes a
Commotion Among the Ladies.

st. Louis, Mo. Aug. 12.-There was
an impromptu disrObing act in the
criminal court here today when James
Collins was arraigned and bound over
to the grand jury on the charge of bur
glary and larceny. There were a num-
Der of ladies present as witnesses and
spectators in the various cases before
the court, and when Judge Clark or
dered Collins to take off his trousers
a blush rippled from face to face. Some
hid their eyes behind their fans, others
while many became earnestly engaged
in conversation with their neighbors
Collins was accused Of stealing the
trousers which he wore, and the Judge
ordered them removed and held by the
police. Collins was led to the cage,
where the janitor loaned him an old
pair.
The extra ordinary scene created quite
a. stir in the usually staId court room,
and the judges order has been the sub
iect OF much comment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-12
JOHN Y. M'KANE ILL.
The Noted New Yorker Stricken
Down at Coney Island.

New York, Aug. 12.-John Y. Nc
Kane was stricken with sudden illness
last night at Coney Island and some
friends carried him in an unconscious
condition to his home in Sheepshead
Bay. DR.. John F. Hill, his physician,
was called but he declined to give out
any information concerning the nature
of the illness of his patient.
Since the return of Mr.. McKane from
Sing Sing to his old home about two
years ago he has lived a retired life, his
time being entirely occupied with
building projects.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-12
CAVALRY FOR MANILA.
Troops From Vermont Given a Rest
at Chicago.

Chicago, Aug. 12-The troops of the
Third cavalry consisting of rs officers
and AIS privates on its way from Yer
mont to the Philippines arrived at the
stock yards yesterday where the horses
were unloaded and given a rest. The
soldiers left for St. Paul in two special
trains last night over the Chicago and
Great Northern. From St. Paul they
go to Seattle on the Great Northern.
In Seattle they will join five other
troops and all will be sent on the same
transport to Manila
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-12
BRYAN NOT CERTAIN.
Tells the Chicago Tribune His Being
Candidate Depends on the
Platform.

Chicago, Aug. 1.-THE following tele-
graphic correspondence passed today
between the Tribune and William ].
Bryan:
Chicago, Aug. IL
To William J. Bryan, Petersburg, III.
Correspondents at Pana and Lithia
Springs, Illinois, report you as saying
you do not care whether you are the
Democratic nominee for president one
year hence or not if the precepts of the
party are carried out. VIII you kindly
wire the Tribune what you did say and
your exact position in this matter?
(Signed), THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE
Petersburg, I'LL, Aug. IL.
The Tribune, Chicago.
Have not seen the report mentioned.
Whether 1 shall be a candidate depends
largely on the platform. The platform
should fit the party and the candidate
should fit the platform. (Signed),
WILLIAM J. BRYAN.
Garfield Park Marshalrs Band Con-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-12
M'DONALD ALL RIGHT.
Report of Insolvency Is Denied by
Friends of His.

Victoria, B. C.. Aug. Pc. Mermen who
has just returned from Dawson, contra
diets the statement that Alexander Nc
Donald has filed a notice of insolvency in
the Dawson courts He is a personal
friend of Mcdonald and says there is not
the slightest ground for the sta tement-