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Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-16
Charles Vancor is in Waterbury TO-

Charles Vancor is in Waterbury TO-
day.
A. M. Hunt Of Boston is in the city on
business.
John W. Gordon is in Chelsea on legal
business today.
G. w. Foster returned from Burlng-
ton this morning.
Miss Anna Lonnergan has returned
from Burlington.
Frank Howe finished work last night
for l.. NJ. Averill.
Harry Jones is in Mortified on bust
ness this afternoon.
G. w. T. Whitney went to his home
in Williston last night.
Charles Sawyer is in Mortified on
business this afternoon.
E, +. Sawyer and sister went to Con-
way N. H. this morning.
Orison Whitney of Tunbridge is VS.
iting relatives in the city.
William Anderson has gone to St.
Adams to set up monument.
Fl. A. Gould has sold piano to Miss
Bell Dillon of East Montpelier.
The winners of the prizes for news
boys will be announced tomorrow.
Fred Waterman went to Burlington
last night for short business trip,
Mrs, Rogers of STAFFORD arrived in
the city yesterday to visit her son W. j.
Rogers.
II. j. Hichborn and G. d. Waters two
railroad men, We're in the city on bust
ness today.
II. Austin Tuttle of Brooklyn, n. Y,
is stopping with MIR. and Mrs. E. p.
Odds Of South Barre.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bigelow of
Brooktield are in town today on their
way home from Rutland.
Clarence Kendrick left this noon on
ew days business trip to Lebanon, n |
1. He will return next Monday.
There is to be an important meeting
If the Knights Of Columbus tonight. All
are requested to be present.
Alex Mackie was arrested today on
he charge of furnishing a key of beer
0 Henry Perkins growing out of dis
losure. Mr.. Mackie is a truckman.
Lightning struck a barn situated on
ne old fair grounds in Montpelier yes
erday afternoon and it was burned
18th its contents excepting livestock.
he barn was owned by Samuel Smith
nd the insurance will probably cover
be loss.
Beginning tonight series of three )
lscourses will be given in the Tent on t
le subject of :" The Gospel in the Old
estament." They will be illustrated
charts and will be of great impor- {
nee to those who are interested in the (
udy Of prophecy. The public is cor /
ally invited. 1
Deputy Sheriff E. G, French received q
telephone message yesterday from a
an by the name of Knapp in Plainfield
king to look up his Is year old boy 1
ell who was supposed 10 be in some
1T of the state but the location was l
estion. The boy is a grandson of "
'ther Knapp of this city and French Il
mt to him with inquiries with the re.
1t that he went to Waterbury on the II
ght train and arrested the boy on the ~
arge OF vagrancy, He was brouob, II
re this morning and the hearing is Ii
ing place before Judge Boyce this NJ
ernoon, &c
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-16
Americans Fleeing.

Havana, June Is. Yellow fever of
the most malignant form has broken
out among the American marines here.
Great alarm is felt among the Ameri-
cans and an exodus is planned bv the
Civilians.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-16
Great Reduction
SALE AT THE
ART NOVELTY STORE.

Commencing Saturday June H. $50 and continuing through
the rest of the month of June. Prices cut and mutt
lated beyond recognition Most atrocious and hor-
BILE murder of values heard of. See large bills
for particulars and take immediate advantage of bar
gains offered.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-16
COMMENCE
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE


She spoke in part as follows: Glass
mates, we are soon to leave you to fol-
low the various pathways of life, soon
we shall find what the world has in
store for us. Whatever our lot we shall
ever maintain kind thought for the
happy days spent within these halls
Let us cultivate noble character.
Miss Annie Marley and Mr.. Smith
rendered pleasing piano solo after
which the presentations were awarded
| by the members of the Middle Glass to
the graduating class. Each presenta-
ton was accompanied by witticsms that
brought forth bursts of applause. Dur.
ing an intermission between the pre-
sentations James Walker jr rendered Il
pleasing, vocal solo. The presenta-
tons were as follows.
Presentations:
Cents-Recipient Grace Moulton, Pres
enlist Miss Cave.
iiat-Recipient James Walker, Jr.,
Presentist Meta Cummings.
Spade-Recipien Isabella Cordiner
Presentist Miss Howes.
rable-Recipient Miss Whitehead Pre-
sentist Miss Riley.
Dolls-Recipent Helen Mudgett. Pre-
sentist Annie Marley.
Handbook for Amateur Poets Recipient
Helen Burbank, Presentist Meta
Cummings.
Comb and Brush - Recipient Erwin
Thurber, Presentist Arthur Camp.
tiysweep-Recipient Lillian Rogers,
Presenlist Miss Keith.
Bottle OF Hair Renewer-R Recipient Dru-
silla Bailey, Presentist Susie Cum
ings.
Parliamentary Rules-Recipient Fred
White. PreSentist Byron Smith.
Graduating Exercises.
The commencement exercises We're
continued last night at the Heddng
Methodist church where the last act to
DE performed by the class of 1899 in |
'heir connection with the Spauldng
High School as under graduate students
took place that of graduation.
The exercises were opened with a
prayer by the Rev, j. A, Sherburn,
Miss Helen Louise Burbank the young
lady who through devoted attention TO
her school duties was awarded the
second honor in her class was the first
speaker The subject of her essay was
He conquers who Conquers Himself
The substance of her discourse was as
follows; When "A great man dies the
lght he leaves behind him shines upon
III men. Each one is making his own
world building every hour that which
hall make or mar his future, Ii we
Expect encouragement or Disappointment
We shall be sure to find it. Often adj
'erse tides make the voyage a rough
ne. The man who has mastered his
viii has ceased 10 be the raw recruit but
as come to be perfect soldier Find
hose portions of your character that
re weak and strive to guard against =,
lem. History reveals men of all ma
ons who have through heroic effor, at /;
'lned to greatness by conquering self. :,
Ter essay was of a high moral standard :.
nd was extremely we'll written. IL
as certainly credit to the young lady O
well as to her class and the school
James Walker ,Jr. recited the selec-
on entitled Solomon Lennox. Folly" Ii
hlch on account of illness he was nm fl
Die to carry through at the prize speak II
9 on tuesday evening. Following in
e reading by Mr., Walker Miss Grace
oulton pleased the audience by vo- b,
i solo. b,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-01
WORK OF THE POLICE FORCE.
About M Many Arrests M I'm 1877,
But Man Less Ordinance Violations

The police force is appointed by the
Board of Police Commissioners, consist
ing of Hon. r. NJ. Taylor (Mayor and
PresidenO, c. c. Boschen, c. c. Figg,
John f. Jacob Joseph b. Welsh, Joseph
w. Laube. and c.. a. Weinbrum. q. Il.
White clerk.
The police force consists of 100 officers
and men, distributed as follows:
Police Headquarters. City Hall. Room
l2-Major b. +. Howard, chief; Sergeant
j. +. Shinberger clerk; Sergeant a. NJ
Tomlinson, chief of secret service, and
John r. Hall and G. A. Gibson, H. ).
Robins, special deputy.
First Polico-Station, Old Market-Cap-
tain. w b. Whitlock; Sergeants. j. p.
Jeter, G.. II. Matthews J. a. Otey. and
]. H. Kerse. and Is patrolmen.
Second Pohce-Statlon, Sixth and Mar
shall streets-Captain. j. b. Angle; Ser
geants ! A. Cosby, RO. j. Brooks, and
r. \. Allen and Is patrolmen.
Third Police-Station, Brook avenue and
Marshall stieet-Captain, r. J.. Hulce;
Sergeants. A. r. Cousins, G. w. Epps,
w. j. Orange, and % patrolmen.
officer at Police Court, Sergeant X. \.
Thomas. -Four men are detailed as SAM
tary inspectors.
Changes in the force during the year:
Died. 2; discharged, /; appointed, g.
Arrests made: White, l,662; colored,
1929; misdcmeanors, 1890; felonies, 4O.
Total 4.79l Number Of ordinance vio-
lations reported, $3.50.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-01
THE WATER-WoEKS DO WELL.
Good Results from Introduction OF
Meters-The Works Paying We'll.

The water-works Of the city. Mr..
Charles T.. Boiling, superintendent, are
I'm excellent condition. The machinery at
the New Pump-Housa is in hrst-class
order. The building has been carefully
repaired and painted, and great I'M
provemcnt has been made at this station
by the erection Of an elcctric-lght plant
which is operated from the shafts OF one
of the turbine-wheels, and furnishes
good light for the neutrality-suspicious., the
pavilion, and Workshop. The steam-pump
building is also lighted from this plant.
Owing TO the reduction in the cOnsump'
ton Of water-due TO the Introduction OF
water-meters-our machinery is not now
taxed to its full capacity, ana dlhereht
sets of the pumps can be stopped ana
time given for rest and repair. There has
been no need Of running the steam pump,
thereby saving much expense. The pump
ing machinery at the Old Pump-HOuse
is now receiving necessary repairs, ana IN
a few weeks will be in tirst-class order
The two pumps at this station. which
were changed last year, are working we'll
and show an increased capacity Of 50 per
cent.
The total expenditure for the year for
extensions. house connectio<t meters,
maintenance, and repairs Wi amount to
about $4,000. The receipts will amount 70
Sl35. 600, which does not include the value
of the water used in the city departments.
nor for free Xtinguishment.
The additions and improvements consist
OF 5.O33 lineal feet of watermains, fire
hydrants, 2l7 taps, and LILO water meters;
JIG of these meters were purchased by
water-takers. The good results obtained
from placing water meters continue 10 be
most gratifying The pressure in the city
is gradually increasing. Not a single COM
plant has been made TO the department
during the year for want OF pressure in
the high points Of the city. Numerous
leaks in pipes under ground have been
made known by the meters, which other
wise would never have come to light, and
good and satisfactory pressure has been
maintained during cold spells. which for
merly decreased rapidly whenever the
temperature fell below freezing. due TO
many fixtures being left running to pre-
vent the pipes freezing.
During the past summer and fall the
water was very muddy for a long period.
and brought much complaint on account
OF it's appearance Careful chemical and
ARCHAEOLOGICAL examinations were made
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-01
STAMP SALES LARGE.
INTERNAL REVENUE COLLECTIONS
INCREASED NEARLY $1,oOO,Ooo.
PARTLY DUE TO THE WAR TAX.
Aside from This the Years business
wa. Most Gratifying-oniy snun
and Cnrds show Falling On-Grow-
ing Export Trade.

rb. Internal revenue collections for the
Eastern District OF Virginia in 1875 sno"
an increase OF nearly million doiiarS
over the previous year. To DO exact INC
gain over 1897 was sS92,5lS'Ol.
This splendid increase In the revenue
business is due, in part, but not py any
means altogether, TO the added TAX I'M
posed by the war revenue bill. wnlch
went into effect June 18th. This law
besides adding many new special taxes
and the documentary and proprietary
stamp tax, increased the following taxes
Beer. from 81 per barrel to s. per bar
rel less IL per cent. discount; cigars,
weighing over three pound per 1000. from
50 to per Loo to $3.50 per 1000; cigarettes
weighing less than three pounds per loo.
from 81 per 900 to $50; tobacco and snun'
from cents per pound to II cents per
pound.
The exports of tobacco and cigars and
cigarettes show most gratifying In
crease, though there was a falling off
I'm the quantity Of tobacco exported from
petersburg. Inc only NeuhS III TIC SV'c
raj table that show decreases are SNUFF
and cards. Very few stamps were sold
for the former after the war revenue act
went into effect and none for the latter.
Indeed. only cents was derived from
cards for The entire year.
THE YEARS GOOD EXHIBIT.
The last fifteen days Of December are
estimated by the Collector In formulating
his table. The following table shows the
amount of stamps issued during the
months of 1898 and the difference between
that year and 1897:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-01
SCHOOL WORK IN THE STATE.
Public Schools and Higher Institu-
lions Doing Wei, Says DR.. southalI.

Hon. Joseph w. Southall, Superintend-
ent of Public Instruction, reports that the
statistics for the school year closing July
81, 1898, show a steady growth in all de-
partments Of public-school work. During
the year 1852 schools were conducted. and
S69, $40 pupils enrolled. The total amount
expended for the support Of the public
schools was Sl,S32525. and the approx
mate value of school property owned by
the school districts was s. 10000.
The Superintendent states that there
has been unusual activity In the direction
Of building and improving school-houses,
equpping them with improved appliances,
etc.
The State Peabody Summer Normals
held in July and August were we'll at
tended. and. in the judgment Of the State
superintendent. accomplished good results
in the line Of teacher training. The at
tendance was as follows: Charlottesville,
CSC; Farmville, 1Si: Mt. Jackson. 30l. Total
white teachers. S41. Hampton Summer
Normal. 1S7; Virginia Normal and Cole
giate Institute Summer session., liz;
Charlottesville. go Total colored 400.
Grand total white and colored, 1,250
Eight OF the fourteen Peabody scholar
SnlpS IN the PEABODY Norman COieSe tA-
pred by limitation at the close OF the
college year in May, and six Of these va
cancies were filled on competitive exami-
nation and two upon the recommends
ton of President Payne. The exsmina-
lions were held in connection with the
summer noImals, and at other prominent
points for the convenience OF applicants.
These scholarships are valuable prizes.
and ambitious young men and women
VINO are seeking special preparation for
the teachers profession are anxious 10
obtain them.
DIR. Southall reports that the State I'M
stltutions for higher and special educa!
ton are making satisfactory progress
The attendance Of students at several OF
tho institutions is much larger than
usual.
The State Superintendent will not issue
his formal report until next year, when
the results OF two school years will be
embodied in a report TO the Legislature
lie will make some important recon-
mendations looking to the more efficient
working Of the school system.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-01
IMPROVEMENT or JAMES RIVER,
What Has Been Done During the
Year on This Important Work.

The Improvement of James river, under
appropriations by Congress, begins at the
lower city line. It is under the direction
of L.ieutenant-Colonel Charles J. Allen,
CORPS of Engineers. The project OF the
Improvement. authorized by Congress in
1854. is for a depth of % feet az full tide
I'm a channel varying in width from 400 feet
below city Point to 200 feet at Richmond.
The estimated cost OF this was about
g. 10000. and nearly one third Of this has
been appropriated since thai date.
Within the city limits IT, work for
several years has been done l. m appro-
priations by the city, under direction OF
the James River Improvement committee
and the City Engineer. The contract
made with L. Sanford Ross in November,
1891. was completed in June. 1888. and
further work on the part of the govern
ment was then suspended.
Under that contract about 1900 cubic
wards one fourth Of which was solid rock
we're removed from the channel in little
over one mile below the city line. This
included a cut through Rockets reef %
feet wide to at least IS feet depth at mean
low tide. All the material eXcavated
was placed i'm revctment, repairs, and con-
struction Of wingdams within four miles
The available depths for navigation IN
lanes river are Is feet at mean low tlde
70 within so feet Of the city line (say
775 feet above the Richmond Chemical
works wharf. and the available depth
to tne city at average full tide is at least
IS feet.
The mean rise and fall Of tide at Rich
mond in ordinary stages Of the river from
.Tune 1. 1891. to May 81. 1898. was 4O13 feet.
There were but two rises in the river
worthy of mention-May 9Th. 2.3 feet,
and october I'D. 1880 feet above low tide.
There was no suspension OF pavigation
rom ice or other causes TO December
l5th-this writing-at all events,.
The half or mid-tide level at the lower
CITY line, for the year ending May Dist.
averaged 12l5 feet above half tide at Fort
Monroe COR ocean leyeD, and excluding
freshets and tides affected by high winds,
averaged O.9S} feet. This level varies with
the stage Of the river above tidewater,
and with the direction and force OF winds.
and since May, 1898. excluding freshets,
etc has averaged 100 feet above ocean
level,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-01

bv scientists. and while they pronounced
the water unattractIvo in Color NOUNS ans
harmful was found In II, ana I'VE So
reputation as healthful WAFER was 's''"
established. ..ar-
~,orts ~ the city are In n most saustac-
,orv condition, and arc one OF the citys
most valuable possessions
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-01
T3,272,19i
213 10000


Total quantity Of coal used in the manu-,
facture of this gas was $3.50 tons; totai
quantity Of coke used. S,92S.4sO POUNDS
total quantity of lime used in purihcatlorl'
$3.50 bushels; total quantity OF OIL used'
500. 900 gallons Meters in use, $3.50; IN
troduced for new consumers, lao. NUM-
Der of premises where the use OF gas was
discontinued, 109.~~ Street mains lald du-
ring the year, 1929 feet; laid TO date'
II miles 952 feet Street lamps 10 GATE
Gas. in use. AIS. Electric lights in use,
81. There have been put in for new con-
sumers 1856 service-pipes; renewed, 4lS, OF
various sizes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-01
BUSINESS OF THE PORT.
Annual Statement of Imports ana
Vessels Entered and Cleared.

It should be stated that hundreds of
vessels engaged in the coastwise trade
enter and leave this port, which, under
the law. do not have to report 10 the
custom-house.
Mr.. John S. Bethel is Collector OF the
mort of Richmond, and, under the law,
custodian of the customs building.
Frank c. Murphy, William Gay Smith
and r. r. Pettis are the deputy collectors
John S. De Farges is the equity Col
lector in charge Of the SUPPORT Of West
Point, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-01
POSTAL BUSINESS GROWS STEADILY
The Receipts of the Richmond ONCE
Considerably Larger Th1n In ls07.

The business OF the Richmond post
office grows steadily year by year Inc
receipts from all sources IN 1870 snow an
Increase of 81 1865 over the year 1897.
While the sale of postage stamps, en-
velopes. and postal-eards naturally shows
the most decided increase. the volume OF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-01

Many thousand dollars are pro- .'...
Richmond each year by the loe"' 4.
rance companies, and many $3.50,
are sent away by the citizens 20 80, -.
companies. Moral Insure WIKI '"'
ginia state. nno,l,t.p Agent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-01

The Virginia State Insurance Company
spends thousands OF dollars In this city
for printing, advertising etc. We prac-
tice what We ask-patronze home insti-
tufiOnS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-01
GAS MADE AND CONSUMED.
Statement of the Yenr by Moh'"S'
showing m Slight Increase.

The following statement shows the ope-
rations of the city Gas-Works. OF when
Mr.. w. p. Knowles is superintendent, Tor
the fiscal year, ending December 81 1888;
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-01
A Distant Cousin.
baltimore HeraldO

At the wedding anniversary ot a rail-
way magnate, one of the guests, noticing
somewhat loneiy-looking and rather
shabbily-at;!red man in one corner of the
parlor, walked over and sat down near
him.
Il was introduced to you," he said, but
/ did not catch your name"
my name" replied the other is Swad-
dleford."
"Ohl Then you are relative of our
host"
yes" rejoined the poor relation"
with a grin. II am his cousin. $4,000 re-
moved"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-01

Keep the money for fire insurance at
home by insuring with the Virginia State
Insurance Company.
WILLIAMSON TALLEY. Agent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-01
The Catholic Schools.

There are ten Catholic sehools-eight
white and two colored-in the city.
They are under the jurisdiction of the
Bishop. and are conducted by religious,
except st. Patrick's School for BOYS.
principal, Miss Ida Marks and Sacred
Heart Parochial School for Boys and
Girls principal. Miss KerseJ. In these
institutions. which compare. in point of
efficiency and excellence with those of
any city 10 the country, there are about
so scholars. The courses are very tho
rough, and in the girls school much at
tention is paid TO special branches Of
study and art.
Two OF these sehools-St Peters Boys
School. which is managed by the Xave-
rian Brothers, at the corner OF Ninth and
Marshall streets. and ST Joseph's Acade-
my and Patoch!al School. which has for
years been successfully conducted at the
corner OF Fourth ana Marshall streets by
the Sisters Of Charity-are run in con-
nection with St Peters Cathedral.
Sacred-Heart church has one school.
attended by both boys and girls. and ST.
Mary's has both the boys and girls pa
roch,al schools and the Benedictine In
stitute.
The Academy OF Visitation. Monte
Maria. Grace and Twenty-second streets.
is under the direction of the Sisters Of
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-01
Richmond College.

Richmond College is literary and
scientific institution OF tho highest rank.
The college was founded in 1882, was re-
moved TO its present site in 1884, and re-
ceiyed a broad and liberal charter in 1910
The college has spacious grounds elegant
and eommodious buildings. and excellent
laboratory and gymnasium facilities. The
endowed library contains over 1890
volumes. The total estimated value of
grounds, buildings, equipment, and en-
dowment is $4,000.
The college consist Of nine literary and
scientific schools and a school OF law. In
the latter there are three full professors.
In tho other schools and departments are
nine full professors and six assistants and
instructors. During 1893 the following
changes were made IN the faculties of in
struction: J. A. c. Chandler, Nj. a., Pm.
D., was made acting professor OF the new
ly-established chair OF History and Lite
nature; Professor S. {. Mitchell was
granted leave Of absence fer one year
and j. w. DowEer. NJ. A.. was elected to
M the vacancy In Latin; n. c. Scott, r.
A.. was appointed instructor In mathe-
matics, and W. @. Williams. j. L., was
appointed director OF the gymnasium.
STUDENTS AND GRADUATES.
gs@ present enrolment Of students is
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-01
Richmond Female Seminary

Mr. John II. Powell is principal OF TINS
school. and Mrs. r.. G. Peyton associate
principal The seminary has enjoyed TINS
session its usual measure or prosp'rl'S
The attendance at present IS tullE UP 10
the usual number, not single vacancy
for any one who wishes to entcr ~
whole number is about 30 ana me W, WIN
OF the student body success tuL ne
are eleven instructors in the acaueil'C
denartment and six In music.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-01

Seventeenth street, sold ......... Mn
Sub-Statons, Nos. and 4. have ob.v
been in existence since the LIST Of sep,srs.
Der. 1898.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-01

business dens ia en- the department, ~.
larger than I'm tho previous year.
The following otattnaent gives ths y,.,.,
receipts OF portal funds from all souzco,,
p6,crrya,r-S or pc,,yr- ar1.,,-