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Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-03-06

about to be signed, and a member O
the council requested us to look it ovel
before attaching his signature to it,
We never met the expert witnesses who
We're here at the solicitation of the may
or and were never requested to do so
/ We did not think then and we do not
think now that the mayor desired our
assistance in this matter. How the may
or could expect the city attorney to pre-
pare this case for trial without consulta
tion with the expert witnesses is beyond
our comprehension.
We were looking for legal work at
the time, and would have been ready
and willing to assist in the matter, or to
do anything that might fall within our
duty as city attorney. The relations of
client and attorney do not appear in
this proceeding, except at such time as
we urged upon the Mayor the necessity
of having commissioners appointed.
There has been a manifest disposition
on the part of the Mayor to delay all
legal proceedings and let them lapse
over into the coming year. There
seemed to be disposition to avoid the
payment of land damages or expences.
| remember that in the matter of laying
out the streets on the French property
the Mayor informed me that the city
could not furnish the money to make ii
tender of the damages awarded.
Time and space will not allow us to
answer at this time all of the erroneous
statements that have been made concern
ing our official conduct. We still adhere
to ourori ginal statements concerning our
policy in regard to the city water works,
the new city hail, and the desirability of
reducing taxation to a point where our
people will not be burdened, and our
will be such that we can offer
for the investment of
capital for manufacturing purposes.
The double barrelled contract for the !
purchase of the Barre Water Cos. plant
the city took possession as of |
the LIST day of March 1898, and left the
price to be fixed by Il commission al
some future date, and the subsequent !
to restrain the spring water I
thus enabling the Barre /
Water Company to demonstrate to the |
at the hearing before SAID
commissioners. whenever the same shall |
occur. that sad spring companies were
not. ON the 5lst day of March 1898, /
serious competitors. was in our judg- |.
ment. poor policy for the city to persue.
We can not uphold the Mayor and !
board OF aldermen for erecting Il city t
hall AT an exp Ice of more than 500 900, /
Ignoring the Recommendation OF the .
people as expressed at Il meeting held |
April 4, 1898. to erect a building at an
expense of not to exceed $50 900.
We are opposed to the policy of the
Mayor in neylecting necessary public !
for the purpose of adhrr-
ing to strictly "pay as YOU go'' policy.
and also of imposing upon the people
unjust taxes for the same purpose, We
believe in open sessions of the city |
council when matters of PUBLIC interest
are being discussed or acted upon.
We have examined the Mayors speech |
and we are unable to see
wherein he has in any way answered or
refuted any statements tba: we have
made. e. T. SwA>E>.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-03-06
ANOTHER.

EDIroE TLLEGRAM,-Wc are given
to understand that the lime mortar used
in our city building had to be Stacked
Ii days before it was used. Was it
done? am informed they commenced
to slack lime ON Thursday and on the
following Tuesday commenced to plas
ter, and | understand they have since
Stacked lime up to II o'clock nights and
put it on the next day. Is this the
way to use lime mortar? We We're
given to understand also that there was
to he 100 barrels o ealcine plaster to
400 yards, or at that ratio. am it,
formed that IS barrels of calcinc plaster
is about all they will use. Is that living
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-03-06
Swaseys Comments
REMARKS ON MAYOR
GORDONS SPEECH OF
SATURDAY NIGHT.
Re-defines His Position-lIas
Other Things to say that
Will Interest the Voters.

We wonder whether the mayor, lrOm
his lofty and dignifcd position, has
ceased to throw mud, and we conclude
that the numerous communications that
have appear in the press have been
sanctioned by himself and his campaign
managers. This mud has been thrown,
not only at the opposing candidate, but
also at nearly every man who has dared
to express views contrary to his own.
'Ih S man, whom the voters of this city
have honored by electing him three
years in succession to the Office he now
holds, bolts the citizens caucus. placing
his name on a "midnight ticIet'', and
enters upon II contest that for reckless
statements and abuse has seldom been
rqualled in this state. So far as we are
personally concerned, we expect 20 live
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-03-06

$4,000 of interest annually will build up
the best streets in the state, instead of
going into the pockets of capitalists out
of the state" Thought tax dodger was
poor specimen of q man. ave have
built more streets we have built them
in better shapes we have had more
school houses and public buildings
general municipal benefits within the
past three years than we did in any
three years you can name prior to that
date, and we have paid for them in
stead of running in debt for them"
Gordon wanted to know if these short
time notes, at the same rate of interest,
were not better than bonds. IIc went
on to say: If was elected your
mayor for next year should endeavor
it possible to go within the limit of 50.
If we cannot pay for the school house
with that rate ] should say to have the
school house 90 into our debt. | say
when we have some public improve
m"nts we should incur debts, but pay
for them as soon as we can.
Speaking of streets Mr.. Gordon
agreed that they should be better, but
We have got along with them so far
and should till we get the city hall off
our hands. Spoke of the bonding syS-
TEN as proving disastrous to a low tax
rate in st. Albans and Burlington.
The more debt the higher the tax rate.
Thought if citizens stuck 10 "pay as you
20" policy for a few years more we
would have the lowest tax of any city |
in Vermont and the most improvements.
Not Il personal question between him
and Swasey, simply question of thrift
and enterprise Oh one hand and pol
icy of bankruptcy and insolvency on the
other
We must keep our deb, down or else
we cannot borrow mOnev at a low rate
when we need it IL do not think you
can. as your charter now stands. lncura
-lebt for Il city hall" This is the turning
point. We do not want to 90 back to
EX-Mayor Smiths policy and leave II
s2o 900 debt orthe next years mayor"
Mr.. Gordon closed with simile, COM
pairing the city to sailboat. Our sail
is Il debt of SlSG, $50, our boat a grand
list of $50. 900. "Do you think it is
safe to continue our municipal voyage
with an increased sheetage? Or should
we keep it in proportion to the ballast,
and reach the haven, not of bankruptcy,
out of prosperilyo'
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-03-06
GOOD ADVICE.
The Following is an Extract
From the Auditors Report.

In regard to Liquor Committees
Report, the only copy we have seen was
that published in the Daily Times, and,
to the best of our knowledge, it is in
correct. This account apparently i for
two years, has been Kept and audit
ed by the Committee itself, without
reference to the City Treasurer's books
or Notifications by Auditors. We there
fore deem it advisable TO subjoin Liquor
Report us we find it, from reference to
Committees report rs published, and
from CITY Clerks accounts and vouch-
cro.
Liquor on hand Jan, 81, 1898 Sl.37s.lo
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-03-06
PRICE ONE CENT

up to agreement But then Mr.. Adams
will look out for our interests in this
matter, we are paying him for it.
understand that Mr.. Adams went before
our board the other evening and wanted
TO have the flooring in our new city
building changed from hard pine to
spruce, as he had since found out that
spruce was just as good. (But then he
is looking after our intcrests).
Our board refused to make the change
as L suppose they recognized the fact
that hard pine cost &l2 or Sl5 more per
thousand than spruce. All those
changes requested by Mr.. Adame GER
tainly look as though he is working for
our interests, does it not? will leave
that for oar citizens to Judge.
(Signed) MASON.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-03-06

in 3arre after the election is over, and
we shall eudeavor as far us possible to
leave personalities cut of politics. real
iZing that politicol enemies may be per-
sonnl friends. We have read with great
interest the Mayors speech of last Sat
urday evening where he makes sarcas-
tic allu,ions to our conduct as city attorn
ev, and seeks to belitle us in the eve of
the public in Il manner that he no doubt
thinks will not only mjure our business
but result in our defeat at the polls.
He may have capture his audience with
smooth oratory, winning smiles and
state Jokes. but if we are not mistaken a
close Investigation will reveal a series of
falschoods seldom uttered before an
audience of voters in this city.
We expect to show III Il public meet
ing to be held toni ght, at the time and
place announced, that ninety five per
cent OF his uttGranceS concerning our
conduct, are absolutely false. II is Il
strange circumstance that his Honor, the
Mayor at the end Of our first term Of
service rs city attorney, should reap
point Us to that Office, and that the Board
of Aldermen should confirm the appoint
ment, when we consider the large
amount of legal business, such as the
commencement and conclusion of the
electric railway case, during that period.
We also wonder why we have been
retained during the present year without
suspension or reprimand from the city
council. Also why prominent polite
III hacker of the Mayor recently made
the startling suggestion that we with
draw from the contest upon the condit-
ion that we again be reappointed to the
office of city attorney.
Mr.. Gordon in his spca;h said that
Nc Donald is not willing to take back
any of the statements made by him in
his letter, but insists that it is all true.
Me Donald must have been sleeping the
sleep of Rip NanWinkle, for Mr.. Cutler
the chairman, has since the publication
of McDonalds letter, placed in my hands
the necessary papers to complete the
street commissioners report ON Hill
street, and these papers have not been
in my hands before.
We have also, since the publication Of
McDonalds letter. assisted Mr.. Cutler
in making Il tender of the land damages
on Beckley street. Anyone familiar
with these proceedings will see at once
that if there has been ANY delinquency
connected with these two streets, that
delinquency rests upon the shoulders OF
the street commissioners.
In considering this alleged neglect OF
duty it is we'll to remember that the city
attorney receives fees for his services.
and is looking fpr an opportunity TO
earn money, might LAY that the bills
of the city attorney are approved month
ly by the finance committee and city
council, and the warrant is signed by
the Mayor. We do not wonder that the
Mayor was not disposed TO criticize our
conduct in connection with the purchase
of the water plant.
AS we explained in our speech at
Miles hall, we had nothing to do
with,hc drawing up of the contract, were
not consultd concerning its terms, except
at the eleventh hour ut II meeting Of the
the city council when the contract was
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-03-06
STILL ANOTHER.
Editor TELEGRAM:

Editor TELEGRAM
"The cases of City Of Barre VS.,
Boyce II McFarland Perry e. Scribncr,
and Spring and Fountain Water Com
pany have been referred, and will be
concluded some years hence" These
words are from the report of City At
torney Swascy for the last year. These
cases have never been referred, so we
are informed by County Clerk Smile
This is a sample of Swaseys work as
city attorney, what would he do as
mayor \ GoEDo> VOTER.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-03-06

.NCt picht w Wy .-'''i "
RECOMMENDATIONS.
We would recommend-City Poor
Department: That moneys received
from other towns and cities for the sup
port of the poor while in Barre, be here
after paid to the City Treasurer. thus
eliminating the personal responsibility
of the Overseer Of the Poor, and at the
same time establishing a record of these
transactions. BY the present system
there is no control nor record except as
exists in the Annual City Report.
Finance Committee: That bills
approved by them be signed by the
Chairman, or one of the members in adj
dition to the use of the rubber stamp,
as at present. Also in cases where
amount approved is other than the face
of the bill or voucher, that same be
distinctly written in ink along with
aforesaid signature.
Water Departments That more
complete and perfected system be
adopted in this department, especially
in regard to Water Rents. Also that all
bills for goods and supplies be approved
by Finance Committee.
In several of the Departments 4 little
more expedition and order would greatly
simplify the work of the Auditors and
permit the City Report TO be published
at an earlier date than at present.
Respectfully submitted,
OLIVER j. l.. MATTHEW'S, } ,,,;..
W1.MAKrm A. DREW, A"ollofS'
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-03-06
\ BONANZA.

We will give to amy person rallin.. at
our Office and paying Sl,oo for Jour
months subscription to the TELEGRAM
one of those elegant souvenirs Of 'n"
lst Vermont Regiment al Chickama"Ga
which retail at 30 cents. Only a lin ted
supply will he given away 80 hurr' ~
YOU want one of them.
Elm. ST. BARRE PRESS co.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-03-06
CHANGE IN FIRM.

The firm that has heretofore been
known as James X. Milne, will here
after be known as Milne e. Knox. All
bill contracted by James X. Milne will
be settled by him. MILNE n KNOX.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1899-12-14
Happily Wed.

A quiet wedding occurred last night
at the Presbyterian manse. John
Mansfield, OF Warren, welded Miss
Hannah Mcleod, OF this county, Rev.
Frazer officiating. Lillian Mansfield,
a sister Of the groom, and Mrs. w. E.
Walker were the attendants OF the
contracting parties. The newly we'd
ded young people are stopping for a
few days at Hotel Crookston.-
Crookston Tribune, Dec. 13, 80.
The above happy event has been
anticipated for some time by their
numerous friends here. Miss Mcleod,
it will be remembered, was for num-
Der OF years teacher in the Public
Schools and mas a host OF friends.
The groom is a widely known and
popular young man possessing many
sterling qualities, and a prosperous
farmer OF the town OF McCrea. Their
many friends in Warren and vicinity
congratulate them and wish them
Joy and happiness through LIES
pathway.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mansfield returned on
this mornings train and will make
their future home at Elm Grove
Farm. ....~
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1899-12-14

Ii you love your minister, buy your
Christmas presents at Holm's Jewel
~ store. He will register your name
and the amount OF your purchases
in favor of whatever church you wish.
The one credited with the largest
amount will receive a handsome $25
coffee set.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1899-12-14
Save fuel and save money by buy.
ing your storm sash and storm doors
at THE ROBERTSON LUMBER co.

It takes but minute to overcome
tickling in the throat and to stop q
cough by the use OF One Minute
Cough Cure. This remedy quickly
cures all forms OF throat and lung
troubles. Harmless and pleasant to
take. 1t prevents consumption A
famous specific for grippe and its af-
ter effects. Wares drug store.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1899-12-14
have a few second handed wagons
for sale cheap. M. L. LARSON.

Mr.. J. Sheer, Sedalia, Mo-, saved
his child's life by One Minute Cough
Cure Doctors had given her up to
die with Group. It's an infallible cure
for coughs, colds, grippe, pneumonia.
and tllront and lung trou-
3bles. Relieves atsonce. Wares drug
store.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1899-12-14
tsMy Uncle from Manila"

Downies Big Dramatic and Spe.
cialty Co., numbering ;i5 people, will
appear at the Warren Opera House,
December Is, in the latest comedy
success, "My Uncle from Manila. =
They carry Il magnificent band and
orchestra and present a continuous
performance, introducing II first
class specinlties between the acts.
There is no long waits, no long over
lures. They travel in their own spe-
cial cars, costing $50, 900, the cars
being required to transport the com
pany and outfit. A matinee will be
given in the afternoon on the day Of
their appearance.
Have you tried Warren FIGURING
Mills Rest Patent flour? 1t is the
best made.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1899-12-14

Our brands of -four: Best Fancy
Patent, Grand Union or xxx
Patent, Choire. WARREN FIGURING
MILLS. ~ E>,-~ ~
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1899-12-14

Those m;'gniticent Peninsular steel
ranges and heaters at NJ. L. Lar
sons, are surely the best in the world.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1899-12-14

4 tinr line OF silver novelties from
25 cents up, very suitable Tor Christ
mas presents, Tor sale at Holm
.Jcwelry store
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1899-12-14

Buy some of those nickel plated
and silver lined table ware for Christ,
mas present, ut N. l.. LarsOn's.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1899-12-14

| = Mrs Is. F. Bivins went to Argyle
this morning.
= John Mansfield, Jr., went to
Stephen Friday.
We don't claim to sho' flies, hut
we can shoe yon for 81 90 and up.
At WINCH EsTER's.
= Harry Wood made a business
trip to Stephen Friday.
= Mrs. J. F. Montgomery, OF An
gus, vas in the city Friday.
- A.. e. Wilkinson, the Crookston
lawyer, is in the city to-day.
1t will pay 10 get prices from N. L.
Larson, on BobSleig,,s, Hand Sleighs
a I'd Cutters, before buying elsewhere.
Talk about silver ware, Holm has
thu only genuine line Of standard
goods in the country
= Harry Wood journeyed north
as fnr rs Argyle this morning
- Mrs. c. NJ. Spannuth came down
from Argyle Wednesday night.
&c. .Iot,sason and W. Robertson
was down from Argyle Friday night.
Watches, Clocks, Silverware and
Novelties ut FarrelFs.
- Mrs. C. r. Perkins, of Angus,
was visiting friends in the city Fri
day.
- Mre. F. Robbins and Mrs. Linl;,
Smith went to CroOkstou Tuesday
night.
= The smiling countpnanc4' III
Harold Royem. OF GrOokstnu, wns
seen here Friday
- See Downie's big Company in
"My Uncle from Manila Prices soc
and 35c. Children 25c.
The Peoples Trading Go. have.
enough dolls on hand to- supply
every little girl III Warren and vici
nifty. If you want to make your
little girl happy, buy IL doll from
their stock.
= H. B. Fay came up from Mime
apolis this morning for a sh<,rt visit
with his friend j. l.. Corcoran.
&C. S. Richardson aud wife were
passengers to -Crookstoa Tuesday
evening for Il visit with friends.
= Nels Freeborg, one of the pros
porous farmers OF Angus, was tran
sacting business in the City Friday.
For swell thing ournew Gordon
Hat would make Il bogshead blush
/ IL. At WINCHEsTER's.
-Gertie Wallace came down from
Hallock Thursday night, school be
ing closed on account Of diphtheris,.
DR.. J. D. Taylor, OF Stephen,
came down Monday evening" The
SHEAF acknowledges friendly call.
&C. E Allen has drilled an artesiall
we'll on the farm OF ]. B. Cook, north
Of town, and succeeded in getting
an abundant supply Of good water
:, l. :, ~ 4 ~ foo+ 5.
The Peoples Trading Co, carry
the largest and best assortment in
the city OF Nuts, Candies, Cigars,
/ Apples. Don't fail to go there for
your Xmas goods.
Never have the stores at Warren
been filled with a larger or more mag
nifcent array OF Christmas goods
than they have this year We desire
especially to call the attention Of our
readers to the holiday advertise
ments OF the Warren merchants in
this week S paper
Gorgeous display OF dazzling bril-
liancy at Farrell's Jewelry Store. +
The Odd Fellows gave a very
pleasant party to members and
their fliends at their hall Friday
]. night. The ladies Of the Rebekkah
4 Lodge served supper at ten o'clock
and then the tables were cleared
away and dancing was INDUCED in
until the wee sma hours, A number
from. Argyle and other places Mt
tended.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1899-12-14
WHEAT QUOTATIONS.

IT. Bryan was down from Argyle
Sunday.
G. Wittenstein went to Stephen
Monday.
&c. II. Wall came up from Crook
ston Monday.
+. L. Case left for st. HilairA
Monday morning.
Bert DeLorilner went to Crooks
ton Wednesday night.
: Oscar Peterson returned Tues
day from Minneapolis.
Farrell has the most complete line
OF iewslry ever shown in the city.
Miss Inga Dahl returned to
Crookston Monday evening. {
: Chas. Burseth was a passenger
to Argyle Tuesday morning ~
DR.. and Mrs. Gronerud went to
Crookston Tuesday evening.
%. johnson left Thursday night
for a ten days visit It Bode, Iowa.
Geo. Harris is /, new clerk in the
Mammoth store OF X. j. Taralsetn.
The Warren Manufacturing Com
pany now gives 80 pounds OF -four
in exchange for wheat.
= Miss Susie K. Easton spent Sat
urday with friends in Argyle, MINI.
J. F. A. Brady made Il business
trip to Crookston Wednesday night
b. +. Bivins and Cameron An
dersOn drove to Grand Forks Satur-
day.
w. j. Brown is still on the sick
list. We learn that he is improving,
however
- Will Wattam came up from An
gus Sunday to say halo to friends
in the city
&C. A. E. Finlayson, the rising
young lawyer OF Crookston, WAS in
the city Monday.
Il. Il. Wattam attended a speci
al meeting of the NJ. w. A. at Angus
Saturday night. .
- Hon. Israel Bergstrom was Il
passenger north bound to Hallock
Mo,.r1av mOrninu 800 49,.
~ p. Ruedy left Monday night for
Prairie du Sac, Wis, where he will
spend the winter.
M. NJ. Horrem left Monday ev-
ening for Minneapolis to attend col
lege during the winter.
A. a. Harris and c. J. Kelley
made Il flying trip to Argyle Sunday.
Must there be some attraction.
Lies road may be rough, but our
underwear is smooth. Get next for
ONLY ST. 90 a suit. At WINCHEsTER'
- Sam CLARK, editor Stephen
Leader, was among the number
down from Stephen Monday night.
Mrs. i. B. Robinson and Miss
Serina Gr0vrrson went to Angus
Saturday evening for a short visit
with friends.
= Mrs. Anna Dahlin, OF Bloomer,
has rented a house at Warren. and
moved in in order to give her boys
the benefit 0f our school.
= Mrs. A. TwombIy and wife. Mrs.
w. H. Dixon and children, and Mrs.
:Chas. Perkins OF Angus, lett for Nor
ris, Niinn., Monday night.
If you want the best cigar in the
market for SC, buy the Little Devil.
It is sold 10y The Peoples Trading
Co. A..
j. NJ. Yougmark left for his
home Parkers Prairie, Mimi, Friday
night, after having spent a week Wis
ting with his uncle, Fred Sundberg.
&c. "A. Nelson, G. W. Peck and
Frank Jerrue were Warrenites who
attended the Knights of Phythias
I. banquet in Crookston Friday night.
- Miss Margaret Arnold, having
finished her term Of school in the
town OF Farley, returned to her
home in Crookston Saturday even
ing.
The Ladies' Aid Society Of the
NJ. E. church will have dime social
at Mrs. M. J. Nelson's Friday evening
OF this week. All are cordially in
vited.
A Camp of Modern Woodmen Of
America was organized at Snake,
Mimi, Saturday night by r. =. Case,
A. D. HI. c., with membership Of
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1899-12-14

Bob sleighs and cutters for sale al
NJ. l.. Larson's.