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The times., 1899-08-17
DYNAMITE FOR MANILA.
The War Department Finds IL Vessel
for "A Dangerous Mission.

1t was stated at the War Department
yesterday that vessel has been secured
in New York to carry to the Philippines
the Sims Dudley dynamite guns recently
procured for General Otis army and the
ammunition for their use.
The War Department has experienced
considerable difficulty in arranging for the
transportation of these guns and the dyna-
mite. 1t was considered inadyisabIe TO
send them On the army transports. and the
freighters refused 10 carry them from San
Francisco The name Of the transporta-
ton company and the vessel have been
withheld by the Chief Of the Bureau OF
Ordnance, but it is said that the vessel viii
carry the ordnance from New York TO
Hongkoug. and that it will then be con-
veyed to Manila from there by another
vessel
The times., 1899-08-17
The opium Curse.
rron the Atlanta Journal. !

Trustworthy evidence supports the assertion
that the evil is daily increasing. and the time
is coming when it will take its place side by side
in inheritance and gravity with the whisky habit.
The only diherence-apd 1t IS slmbre one-is
that whisky is more open and candid in its ef-
fccts than the subtle poppy juice. The South
conurat,,lates herself that she is comparatively
free from the thrall OF this terrible curse. and
should take such steps as viii ensure its perna-
nent absence from our borders.
The times., 1899-08-17

We are advised that the Cramps are
unable to get iron and steel with which
to fill their contracts. and hence have
been obliged to lay off a large number of
workmen. If the firm would keep few
able naval and legal lobbyists at the Offices
OF the iron and steel producers, perhaps
they would experience no more difficulty
in the matter of raw material than they
do in securing fat orders from Washing
ton.
The times., 1899-08-17
The Cotton Cran.

CFrom the Philadelphia Ledger)
The prospect Of an unprecedented ct tton crop
in the Southern States is not of unditnmed
prosperity With such an enormous output there
is danger that the price will go so low that
it will not pay the planters and thus what should
le great source of revenue win become rather
a disability. In this case the demand is moi
equal to the possible supply.
The times., 1899-08-17
Narrow Escape for General miller.

New Bedford. Mass, Aug 16.-Gen-
Marcus P. Miller. U. S. A.. retired. par
rowiy escaped a bullet from a carelessiy
pointed revolyed while standing near the
butts yesterday at the camp OF the First
Massachusetts, Heavy Artillery. The OH
GERS were shooting and the revolver OF
enc of them eIogged. While he was work
ing with it it suddenly discharged and the
bullet struck the ground just few PAGES
in front of where General Miller was
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The times., 1899-08-17
EXCITEMENT AT LITTLE ROCK.
Attempted Assaults ON Five White
Women and n Child

Women and n Child
Little Rock, Ark. Aug 16.-Five at
tempted assaults committed by a negro
Upon respectable white women and one on
a child is a record that has been made in
Little Rock since yesterday All the
women were walking in the neighborhooI
of their homes when attacked. and all OF
the assaults occurred within enc hour. ex-
eept the one on Mrs Akin, which took
place last evening. Intense excitement
prevails throughout the city. Mayo
Woodson organized several rosses of citi-
zens. who Joined in the search for the
negro. The police are confident that the
crimes were committed by one man Con-
stable Newlin arrested q negro naTed Ed
Wright this evening. He answered The de-
scription given by Mrs. Kennedy
The times., 1899-08-17
MhatI.rhe Inf1uencef

(From the Philadelphia North Ameriean)
President Mckinley has been properly stern
in confirming the sentences of courts-martial in
the Of other Army officers guilty Of dis
honorable conduct. Why this tenderness toward
Captain Carter, colossal theft
The times., 1899-08-17

1t is announced that an order has been
issued. at the school of Instruction for the
engineer corps at Willett's Point New
York, that every man in the service shall
learn to swim. There is excellent sense in
this; especially il the engineers are to do
rainy season
The times., 1899-08-17
WiIIie,s Ennuirx-

lFfOm The chicago NEWS.
willie-This paper speaks of the almighty dol
>iar: is that different from any ether dollar. pa?
Pa-Yes: it refers 10 the with only 50 cents
worth of silver in ii; yet you buy dollars
worth with it.
The times., 1899-08-17
The Na.eriaIist.

(From the indianapolis Journal
Watts-Why should fellow bother himself
abou, getting lot OF money and honorS when he
IS on earth only few short yearsy
Potts-ThAt Is the main reason he wants 70
get all he can
The times., 1899-08-17
CIRCULATION STATEMENT.

The Advertisers Guarantee Company, Of Chi
cage. hereby eeT1iies that il has, by its expert
examiners. proven and attested the circulation OF
THE TINES. OF Washington, ID. G. The daily
average PAID circulation Tor the month Of
Jsly. 1885, was a, O,253 copies
This is GUARANTEED 10 the advertisers OF the
country by bond OF $4,000 in the Fidelity and
Deposit Company Of Maryland, deposited with
the Northwestern National Bank of Chicago.
ADVERTISERS GUARANTEE COMPANY,
BvJ r. MASON President.
The times., 1899-08-17

THE TINES. in all its editions, Morning, Even
ing, and Sunday, viii be mailed 10 one address
for FIFTY CENTS per month. Addresses changed
oiten as desired.
The times., 1899-08-17

Communications intended for publication in
TIE TINES must be tersely and plainly written.
and must in all cases be accompanied by the
fnunications viii not be preserved. and only man
cscripts Of obvious importance will be returned
20 their authors
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-03-09
AN EVENING IN CUBA.

The subject of last nights talk by
ornor F"lipo Saroni Cato was ella
vna Previous to the lecture Stnor v
cato rendered the following musical
program -
Elude No. Is. Schuman
Concerto in E flat major, Beethoven
II. Allegro yuisto.
b. Al"grette vivance conbrio.
G. SrherZO, Presto.
Nocturne, Ioban
pappIllons, Schubert
Concert NalZe, MOskOwskl
S;cnor y Cato as a pianist is second t"
few in ability, and his exquisite render
iny Of the above selections wasa deligh
to lovers of good music.
Thc stcreopticon views showed por-
traits of Cuban and Spanish Generals
and of the American Generals in Cuha
during the late war. Several views ct
Havana were also given and the exhibl
ton ended with the portraits Of Dewey
and Mckinley which were loudly ap
plauded.
The entertainment concluded with +
series OF laughable moving pictures
lonights program will be altogether
different and bull-ti.ht will be shown
ON the scree' in moving pictures.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-03-09
TIE PRISCILLA CLUB.
HELD THEIR FIRST BANQUET.

There has never beea more SUCCESS
full or tastefully served banquetin Barre
than the one given to the members of
the Priscilla Club at &. II. Campbell S
restaurant last evening.
Everything that would CRAFTY the
appetite Of an Epicurus was set before
the party which consisted of q. W. Steel
and wife, B. A. Eastman and wife, W.
H. Eastman and wife, a. f. Campbell
and wife. Dan Mcleod and wife, Will,
Page and wife, c. F. Camp and wife,
Frank jackson and wife, b. w. Hooker
and wife, Miss May Taplin, Miss Emma
Benjamin, A. e. Fay and wife, Frank
Sar'elie and wife, W. q. Reynolds and
wife. Charles Robbins and wife.
The guests sat down at s o'clock and
were served by three young ladies, MISS
Minnie Dunsmoor, Mss Gertrude Kelley
anu Mrs Nellie Cashen. The young
ladir. were PRETTY dressed in black and
white dresses and presented Il very ar
tlsic appearance, The supper consisted
of turkey, salad, oysters, hot rolls, veg
etabIes OF all kinds, cranberry sauce,
celery, ice cream and cake, coffee and
many different kinds OF fruit.
1t is needless to say that they all did
due Justice to the bounleols feast and
when die repast was over the remainder
of the evening was spent in social way
and in SEEMING to selections from tn,
Regina music box and from the grano-
phone.
ihe party broke up at II so but be
fore they left unanimous vote ol
thanks was extended to MIR. Campbell
for the grand supper and the very pleas
ant time they had all enjoyed.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-03-09
n. +. D. =. MEETS.

The members of the New England
Order of Protection held Il very success
tul meeting and social gathering last
night In the first part of the evening
the regular meeting took place, at
which TWO candidates We're Initiated ~ q
three new applications received.
After this the party adjourned to the
banquet hall, where they were seated Al
two long tables laden with the best -
good things. The supper was served
w some of the ladies of the order and Il
rran! good time was had.
On account of the poor condition ol
the roa,s only six of the East BAR
lodge were present. They were Mr.
and Mrs. Cooncy, Mr. and Mrs. Taf ,
Nr. and Mrs. " illam Magee.
just before the party broke up it wa>
announced that IN two weeks from las'
night new maple sugar would be served
and that the East Barre lodge was IN
vlted TO be present.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-03-09
CHURCH SOCIAL.
rHESEYTERIANS ENTERTAIN.

The ladies' of the Presbyterian rhurc
have lony been famous for their exc j.
lent suppers and their reputation call q
about 200 people to the church parlors
last night. where they all enjoyed an
excellent repast.
The guests as they arrived were
greeted at the door by the pastor, Rev.
L. II. Mitchell, and his sister, Miss
Mitchell. They were then ushered to
their seats at the heavily laden tables
where the rcpast was served.
Those who had charge of the the
tables were Mrs Elsie Edwards, Miss
Katie Phillips. Jennie Common, Mrs. >.
). Milne, Mrs. Darling, Miss L'i'h,
Mrs. Scott, Mrs. Knox. Mrs. Cato. Mrs.
j. Phillips, Mrs. 7. Gable, Miss Mary
Hunter, Mrs. Duncan, Mrs. Park. Liz
zie Park Mrs. Geo. Mackie, Mrs. Cnas'
Williams, Lizzie Kynoch. At the door
were Mrs. Alex Clark and Mrs. George
Stewart. Those who had charge OF the
Kitchen were Mrs. Alex Common, Mrs
Alex Anderson, Mrs. Raiside. Mrs. JOIN
r. Mckenzie. Mrs. Kathryn Mckenzie
MIR. John Murray.
At s o'clock the party adjourned t'
The audience room upstairs. Where
very pleasing program was rendered u.
the following: Male quartetle consist
mo of Peter Mu,ch. William Sherlffs
Ajax Cruick shank and William Baird
Miss Louise Mckenzie, vocal solo J"h'
Andersop, vocal solo, Mrs. Ihoma
Carson. recitation. Graphophone con
cert by William Duthle.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-03-09
LULL IN THE FIGHTING
General Hale WithdraWS Troops
to Their Former Lines.
SHARpSHooTERS cApTUR.~ p.
<eurOS lslanslcrs Delighted Over the
Arrival Of smiths Battalion OF
California VOiunteers-Skir-
mishinx Yet at IlOilO.

Manila, March 9.--Brigadier General
Hale has withdrawn his lines to the
position they occupied prior to Tues
days fighting, and the insurgents fol-
lowed. reoccupying their lost ground.
General Wheaton estimates that there
are 500 rebels on his front
Captain Linck of the First Idaho in
fantry captured 19 insurgent sharp
shooters without loss to his command.
The sharpshooters laid down their arms
without firing.
Our troops are not compelled to re-
main in the open country to the same
extent as when engaged in clearing the
Jungle. The rebels seldom appear in
the open except in the cool of the morn
ing and in the evening. Our soldiers
will probably feel the heat less wher
they are on the move.
The temperat turt in the afternoon was
81 degrees but The cloudy air was like
steam. and the troops were greatly in
convenienced on the line in spite Of the
temporary shade afforded by mating
and bamboos wherever feasible. There
were fewer prostrations than usual,
however. from the heat.
Colonel Potter has returned from
Cebu. He reports that Major Goodale
landed a battalion of the Twenty-third
infantry without opposition on March 3.
Colonel Smiths battalion of California
volunteers was received with enthusas-
tic greetings by the inhabitants of Ba-
colod. the capital of Negros island. An
hour after the landing at Bacolod
Captain Tilly Of the signal corps open
ed the cable to Iloilo. exchanging greet
ings with General Miller.
Skirmshing continues around lloilo.
The following lights on the coasts OF
Panay and Guinaras islands have been
re-established: Manigonizo, Zigantes
| Calabazas. Sietepecados, 1loilo and Lu-
| Zaran.
! The French second class cruiser Jean
Bart has arrived here.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-03-09
NEW ARMS FOR TROOPS.
Soldiers Re-enfOrcing Otis Have Long
Range Rifles Now.

Washington, March "a fact in con-
nection with the regulars who are now
re-enforcing General Otis in the Philip
pines that is giving considerable salts
faction to the war department is that
they are all armed with the ''caliber "o'
rifle. commonly known ase.-.the Krag
Jorceusen. There has been more or less
uneasiness over the fact that the volun-
teers on the firing line around Mania
were at decided disadvantage asalns,
the natives. owing to the fact that the
Filipino sharpShooterS, armed WIN
Mausers, could lay out of range OF the
Springnelds. with which our volunteers
were armed. and pot them to an extent
that was limited only by the bad marks
manship of the natives. This was not
only the source of good many casual
ties among our troops. but had a bad
moral effect on them since it was very
irving to he continually under fire from
an enemy who kept discreetly out OF
range.
There have been some reports recent
ly of the wounding of some of our own
men by explosions of the Sprinsfelds'
and it has been suggested in the war
department that possibly this was the
result Of trying the new smokeless am
muniton in these guns. But this is dlS-
credited hy the ordnance bureau. when
saws that. although there have been
shipments of SmokcleSS ammunition Tor
the Springtields 1t is not likely the
volunteers have yet received it, In ad-
dition. the charge of the smokelesS pow
der has been accurately gauged so as
not to overtaX the resistance of the old
Springfield mechanism.
The following cahlegram has been re-
ceived from General Otis:
casualties March near San Pedro
Macati: Wounded-First Washington
Company c, Corporal Frank A. John
son, breast, slight. March 6: Wound
ed-Sixth artillery, Battery b, Black
smith Louis Heibeck. leg, slight; First
| Washington, Company X. Privates
| Frank l.. Rose. chest, slight: Company
II. Stolemon s. Ruffel. thigh moder-
| ate. Injured--First Washington, Com
many NJ, Private Fred c. Thorey. foot
crushed on Marquna road. Wounded
/ First Nebraska, Company r. Corpora
Walter J. Huntington. chest. severe
| Company I, Privates Charles A. Louis
hip. severe; John Trimble, thigh. Sc
we're; Second Oregon. Company G, Pri-
Yates Harry l.. Stanton. leg moderate
Albert A. Eide, abdomen, severe; hos
pjtal corps Private Cornelius Nj. Mona
han, leg, severe. March Z. near Sar
! Pedro Macati: Killed-First Washing
ton, Company c, Private Frank A
Lovejoy."
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-03-09
SIXTEENTH ANNIVERSARY

The members of the Royal Arcanum
and invited friends celebrated the SIN
,eenth anniversary of the organization
last night, about hundred people being
present. .., as
Remarks on the aim and growth OF
the arcanum were made by Orator a. N'
Rich. and the Rev Mr. A'water SPOKE
on substantially the same subject. MISS
Dora Mudgelt gave recitation, "iio"
,he Deacon won the race and MISS
Lillian Kennerson rcciled piece abou'
"rhe lady who invented burglar
alarm Selections on the phonograp''
by +. W. Nichols were lnlerspercco
,hrou h the program OF the evening.
At 9.3O refreshments OF fruit. cahuy
nuts. fancy cookies and lemonade were
n,ssed around through the audience
after which followed II very pleaSah
social hour. The committee iav'h-
CHARGE OF the evenings entertainment
was Composed Of A. {: Rich C'n' tnrr
and II. A. Rugg, and George ha'' n"'
cbarpe of the literary program.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-03-09
NOTICE.

We occasionally receive complaints
from people who claim to have sub
scribe for this paper, aud have not
received it. 70 those we would say
that VIC are not responsible for subscrir-
tons paid TO any boy on the street
The way to be sure of your paper is to
come to this office, or else to the Barre
News Agency, to subscribe. If you
happen to know one of the newsboys
and have confidence in him you can sub
scribe of him, but we will not guaran-
tee that you will get the paper unless
YOU subscribe at the News Agency, OF
else at this office. If there is any trou
bic in not getting your paper every
night we should consider it a great fav
favor if you will make complaint at thl'
Office.
BARRE Press Co.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-03-09
Demands Investigation.
Mr.. Thurston Wants to Have the
Liquor Account Re. audited.
AUDITORS TO MEET CoUN Il
In Special Session This Eyening...
All New Aldermen Present At
The Council Meeting
Last Night.

The City Council met in special ses-
sion last night to initiate HE new alder
men, MesSrs Mackay, Robbins, and
Kingston, into the mysteries of the
"smoke talk"
The new members of the board and
council were all on hand, and each was
armed with cigar, and the usual cloud
of " fragrant blue " was soon rising
gently to the ceiling. Alderman Pat
lerfon is incorruptable. Repeated al,
lacks have been made upon ihm during
the past year but he positively declines
to smoke. This is the only qualification
he lacks to be IL good alderman.
The City Council came to or'Irr and
the newly elected officers took the oalh
If Office and then City Clerk Wells
GALE d the aldermen. to order and Mr.
Patterson, seconded by Mr.. Robbins,
moved that Mr.. Thurston be reelected
president of the board, and the motion
was unanimous y carried.
Mayor Gordon called the council to
order again and the newly constructed
council proceeded to do its first business
which strangely enough, was to adopt II
resolution empowering Mr.. Patterson to
have the hearse vanished.
T. l.. Snow the cily's electrical eN-
pert was on hand and preseated Me
Kcnna Il Waterbury's lump bid for fur
nishing electrical fixtures for the new
city hall. The question of discounts
was talked over Il .ain, and as there was
a slight chance of getting IA better dis
count from G. Ii. McKeena n Co.. Mr..
with them by telephone and report at
the meeting tonight. As it will prob
ably take three weeks time to get the
fixtures after they are ordered, the
council is hurrying little in this mat
ter.
The Mayor re-appointed Warrenllow
land and Patrick Brown on the police
force and they are TO come up for con-
iirmatien at the first regular meeting OF
the Aldermen, a resolution was adopt
ed giving Mason n Co. 25. for larger
door plates.
As the council was about to adjourn
Alderman Thurston arose and said he
wished to says that if there was any
mistake in the liquor account he was re-
sponsiple for it, and Messrs Patterson
and Mcdonald were not. lie demanded
that a committee be appointed to inves'
tiyate the report and also to find out why
the auditors dld not receive Il report
from the liquor committee.
He stated that he thought the supposed
mistake the auditors had discovered
was caused by IN item of S45l on the
last wears account, and an other of Sla2
which he supposed had been paid, bu
which had not. Tnc Mayor suggested
that the Auditors be requested
to meet the Council tonight and see i
the matter could not he >lraightene'
out. MIR. Thurston wanted j. w. M'
Donald called in also, as he could eN
plain some points. Mir. Thurston ant
? the mayor criticised the auditors for no
asking the liquor committee to appea
before them when they found II mistake
in the account After some more dls
cussion on the subject the council votr'
TO adjourn, at $3.50, They meet agail
tonight.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-03-09
SHORTHAND

Will include a complete and practical
knowledge of Pitmanic Shorthand.
The aim will be to produce rapid writ
ers vino can make accurate transcripts
in GOOD English, of business, legal and
general dclation.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-03-09
TYPEWRITlNG

win be taught Systematically by drills
in fing, ring iu accordance with the best
methods. No pupil will take a go-as-
you-plcase style of practice. The stu
dent will be taught proper business and
legal forms, duplicating, care of ma
chine, etc. Every shorthand pupil will
spend not less than an hour day in
practice,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-03-09
EVENING SESSIONS.

An evening session, presenting the
same advantages as the day session,
will he held four evenings each week.
Those who are employed during the
day will find it an excellent opportun-
ty for securing business or shorthand
education evenings.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-03-09
INSTITUTE OPENING.
RLISS BUSINESS INSTITUTE TO BE
LOCATED IN WORTHEN'S
BLOCK, BARRE.
A Splendid Chance for the ionng Peo'
pie of Northern Vermont to get a
BuSOness EducatiOn.

The Bliss Business College and
School of Shorthand will open in Wor-
thens Block, Main street.
The college will be located on the
third floor of this building in elegantly
furnished rooms which will be equal in
every appointment to the largest colleges
in America.
The course OF study will be the same
as in the large business colleges i'll B"s-
ton, so that it will not be necessary
TO go to larger cities for business cd
uralon in the future.
Mcssrs f. II. and e.. A. Bliss, who are
establishing this school, are among the
most prominent educators of Amerlra,
+. III. Bliss, the oldest brother, made
his first appeartnt as Il business edu-
Gator at Carke's Collage, Erie. Pa.
Sept. %, 1888 where, for two years, he
was principal of the Actual Business De-
partment of this excellent institution
In the fall of 50 he founded what has
| since become one of the largest colleges
in America, viz, the Internal ional Bus
| mess Colleye, of Saginaw Mich lie has
been at the head of the above college for
ten wears, and has recently left that city
in order to take up the work IN New Eng
land. Prof, Ca. Bliss was avery popular
teacher in the above named institution
during the school years of 80 and 81,
In '92 he, in partnership with G. l..
Harrington, opened a permanent and
success, full school at Waterbury Conn,
but he has disposed of his interest there
in order to join his brother in the same
line of work here.
On January 7th, '94, they established
the Bliss College in North Adams, Mass.
This school has now enrolled over $50
students in daily attendance.
On March lltl, '95, they established
the Filchburg College in Eitchburg
Mass. The present attendance is now
about 100 students,
On September 2Oth - they established
the Keene Business College in keene
n. H.. and it is now a very prosperous
institution.
Following is the synopsis of the course
of study for the new school.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-03-09

WANTED.-A chance to do general
house work. Inquire "a Perry St. Sot'
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-03-09
PRACTICAL PENMANSHIP.

Every student in either department
will receive a one hours drill each day
under the instruction Of IL practical pen
man and teacher.
Under his instruction the poortS
writer will become IL finished penmal'
in a short 1lmr,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-03-09
DISCOUNT TO CHARTER
MEMBERS.

TO the first ten entering the day
school we will give discount of $500,
and to the first ten entering the evening
we will give discount of 500.
Call or send for Journal.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-03-09
bookkeeping.

This subject will be taught in the
most practical manner by the now re-
nowned system of actual business from
the start, BY this system as much can
be accomplished in the study of book
keeping in six months, as by the old
theory methods in one year.. .y.,
This department will be under the
management of an experienced business
educator, who will give his entire time
.,,l .,ttu,,t ian u fhis hrn nIh