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Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-27

We occasionally receive complaints
from people who claim to have sub
scribe for this paper, and have not
received it. TO those we would say
that we 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. Ii 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, or
else at this office. If there is any trou-
bic in not getting your paper every
night we should consider it Il great tav-
favor if you will make complaint at this
office.
BARRE PRESS Co.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-27

Norwich. Conn, June 27.-EX Tax Col
Iector George l.. GrSwold was arraigned
in the city court before Judge Brown on
charges alleging the cmbezzlement of
$4,000 from the city tax of 1891 and
$4,000 from the town tax of 1891 and
divcrting the same for his own use Coun-
sci for the defense asked that the case
be continued until July 3, and this was
done. Bonds We're placed at $4,000,
which the prisoner was unable to fur
nish.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-27

Kingston, Jamaica, June 27.--It is
now announced that Jamaica exclusion
from the imperial scheme for establish
Ing closer relations between Canada and
the West Indies caused the sending of
the reciprocity delegates to Ottawa. 1t
is also announced that the governor Sir
AUGUSTUS IIcmming. is shortly going to
Canada, but the merchants here declare
the question fundamentally is one of
trade and not of politics and that ia
maicas only reliance is in America.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-27
NOTICE

have purchases of &. j. Townc his
stock of ice and his ice trade and here
by wish to notify his customers, my own
customers and the public III general
that, with the new convcnicnces
which have for handling ice this
season | can supply your wants at
short notice. shall cndeavor to
conduct the business in an up to date
and satisfactory manner and solicit your
patronage. AS took possession of Mr..
Towne's ice business as of the 18th Of
April all bills for ice delivered 10y him
so far this season are to be paid to me,
Former customers of Mr. & j. ToWuc
are requested to read the following:
BARRE, VI. May ;, 1899,
hereby certify that have this day
sold my ice business to Geo +. Mctar-
land, and as he takes possession a, of tho
18th of April all bills for ice delivered
by me since tnal udte are pdNaDIc 10
him. Trusting the patrons will be full
ly satisfied with the change | remain
Very truly
g. j. Townc.
The price of ice to families taking
over 40 lbs. at each delivery will be 25c
per 100 lbs instead of SOC as formerly
THANKING the public for their past pat
ronage and hoping to serve them in the
future.
Very Respectfully.
George E. Mcfarland
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-27
The Teller Wouldn't Tell.

Mrs. Brown-Our language is full OF
misnomers. For instance, l met a
man once who was perfect bear, ana
they call him evil engineer.
Mrs. Sm!,h-Yes, but that's not SO
ridiculous as the man they call tell
Ell" In bank. He won't tell you
anything. asked one the other day
how much money my husband had on
deposit and he just laughed at me-
Catholic Standard and Times
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-27
BARRE FIRE DEPARIMEN l..


The meetings of the Barre Fire l'e
partlnent take place as follows and II
tiremcn are requested to take notice:
Hose Co. No. 2-Ihe first Monday OF
every month at No. Barre Hose House
iIose Co. No. 1.-The second Monday
of every month at Prospect ST. Hall.
Hose Co. No. 3--The End Tuesday
of every month at Prospect st. Hall.
HOOK and Ladder Co.-2nd. We'd
ncshay AT Prospect st. Hall.
Department meeting-Last Friday d
every month at Prospect st. Hall.
Firemans CMb-Third Tuesday.
Az meetings ut p. m.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-27

Syracuse, June 27.-Jacob Switzer, 20
years old, was accidentally drowned by
falling into Il barrel of water. He for
mery lived in Utica. Charles Burns, 10
years old, while in swimming at Three
Rivers. was taken with cramps and
drowned. Edward Koran, conductor
on the Syracuse and Lake Side railroad,
was crushed to death between two cars.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-27
Thu Duhme-ChnNe Affair.

Cincinnati. June 27.-An Enquirer spe-
cial from Detroit says that the attorneys
for young Moses Chase's father, Messrs.
Haywood, Russell and Kumler, say that
there is no way of getting around the re-
fusal of Governor Pngree to grant Il
requisition. Attorney Haywood says the
whole matter will be transferred to Tip.
pecanoe county, Ind, and he adds, 1--WE
will win."
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-27

Great constructive ability was shown
bv the men who had the curbing put in
front of the entrance TO Pearl street
from Main street. No sooner construct
ed thqn il WAS demolished. v ho said
we had an economical city governments?
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-27

Barre wi not go cut of business even
though the stalehouse addition and til"
new Jail are not constructed OF our
granite, but il is an insult to the moS'
wiH,awale city in Vermont. We'll, We
have no .rn.cr'' politicians here to die
tate i'll sucn ii matter.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-27
Some twenty odd days ago Bolster re-

SOmG tWUHty UUU Uays aS0 D04SVO1 1V
servoir was settling at tne rate OF two
and one-half inches day, Since then
we have had no rain to speak of. and
now it is settling only about an
inch day, we are told. How does this
come about? Is tie reservoir bottom
side up?
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-27

Secretary Williams Of the Amalgamat-
I'd association stated that all negotiations
are off for the present and that the mat
ter will have to be referred back to the
subordinate lodges. Mr.. Williams said
that the manufacturers offered them an
advance, but it was not as much as they
wanted and as the committee had no
authority to do anything except what the
convention decided on in Detroit just a
month ago the conference was brought to
"a
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-27
And now the political gardeners OF

And now the political gardeners OF
Vermont are beginning to SOW the Seed
taking care TO place them in good soil,
and hoping to reap II seat in the lower
branch of Congress as their reward
Brains. and not the "Tood fellow j
qualifications ought to win, but will III
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-27

Roosevelt and Funston is the presl-
dental ticket heard in Kansas in 1904.
The opposition would have to do consld-
cradle rough riding to defeat this heroic
combination.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-27

And as yet the Mayor has not ex-
planned his reasons for keeping the
policemen in the basement of the new
city building.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-27

The French government is not living
ON "easy street "by any means. The
turning point between the creation of a
monarchy and respectable republic.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-27

An eastern and southern boom have
already been inaugurated for Mckinley
Watch the western horizon for the next
twelve months
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-27

And so cred tape" Alyer will not
leave the cabinet. Did any one expect
the Mckinley administration would lose
its money BAG?
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-27

Is there not more truth than poetry in
the saying that the United States has a
..while elephant' on its hands in the
Philippines?
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-27

Another kidnapper gone to prison for
twelve years. The Goddess of Justice
is acknowledged and kidnapping is not
protected in the Empire State.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-27
still Seeking to Save the Paris.

London, June 27.-The attempts made
Saturday and Sunday to float the Ameri-
can line steamer Paris were unsuccessful.
The vessel is more buoyant, but is still
fast. Five divers are now examining
her more closely.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-27
Killed by n telegraph Pole.

Rochester. June PA wagon contain
ing three men collided with a street car
at the corner of North Clinton and
Franklin streets, and Andrew Johnson,
one of the men, was thrown out and
struck violently against a telegraph pole.
He died in the hospital about an hour
later The other two men escaped seri-
ous iuillrv
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-27
NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.

We must insist that the copy for all
new ads, and changes in ads taking
over an inch of space, be handed i'll at
our office before 10 a. m. on the day
they are to appear.
BARRE PRESS COMPANY
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-27

Washington, June 27.-The following
fourth class postm,sters have been APP
pointed:
New York-Hecla Works, Arnold F.
Sanger; Tnborton. c Malkamus.
pennsylvania-Groen Jacob KunEle,
| Jr.: Stoncham, Warren w. Baynes.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-27

July 2l will be the red letter day OF
the whole year in the Granite City.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-27
TERMS

Entered in the Post Office at Barre VT, as
eecond-class matter.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-27
Clyde McCork|e,
CITY COLLECTOR.
Debtors Seen in Person.
Office with ii. J. TOWNE.
Wheelock Building, North Main St.
a BONANZA.

We will rive to any person calling at
our office and paying 80 G. for a two
months subscription to the TELEGRAM
one of those elegant souvenirs of the
LIST Vermont Regiment at Chickamauga
which retail at so cents. Only u limited
supply will be given away so hurry IS
you want one of them.
Elm. st. BARRE PRESS co.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-27

BARRE PRESS Co.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-17
Educational Possibilities.

The educational possibilities of the
brute creation have probably been
reached by Professor Gentry. who is
known all over the land as a wonderful
trainer Of dogs and ponies. His latest
effort, however, is said to be decidedly
his best ard many new acts are added
to his already excellent show this year,
such as the Gentry fire department,
all Of the members Of which are dogs
ponies and monkles. They rescue help
less animals from the building, operate
the apparatus and in fact do every
thing that a human company could.
The chief of the brigade is a large
monkey and he issues the orders and
directs the work with the precision Of
veteran fire fighter. There are many
other novel and interesting acts which
will be seen this year for the first
time. The exhibition will exhibit I'M
der canvas. opposite Warwick Hotel
on West avenue and 25th street. one
day only, October 10. afternoon at $50
and night at o'clock.
The prices of admission are children,
10 cents; adults % cents. 1t.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-17
JOHNSON LIN 30.
FIe Stole Once To" Often audi Now T'ayr
tho HeUnlty.

Ne Stole Once To" Often aud Now I'ayp
tho PeDnlty.
Bob Johnson. of Phoebus, the negro
who stole Il bicycle from Carter and
r. W. Perkins on last Friday was
appreheniied in I'hocbus yesterday. He
Was taken before Justice Turness.
ana sentenced to jail for six months.
Johnson went into the store and
While the clerks We're busy in the
back part Of the room. picked up the
wheel and walked out. When out side
the store he mounted and made for
the klondike.
When the theft Of the wheel was dis
covered, Mr.. Bailey. a clerk in the
store. started out to discover the thief
il possible. After a short search he
found his trail and followed him to
klOndille.
When discovered by Mr.. Bailey he
dismounted and started to run. He
was fired upon several times by Mr..
Bailey, but none Of the shots took eff
feet. ..@
The wheel was then brought back
and the affair reported to the au-
thortieS With the above result.
The arrest was made by Officer Mas
tin near the Normal school.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-17
Borrowed by Sergeant Mi!stead
From Sergeant Lawler-
1T HAS HANGED ZEN MEN
Aud Has Three More to Hang Within ,he
Next Few Weeks. VIII Williams Have
TO no R@seutencea" Nice CUES
ion Of the Law.

Ordinarily no interest attaches to a
coil Of hemp rope. The coil which
Sergeant Milstead has just received
from Norfolk. however, possesses a
good deal
This coil Of rope has hanged more n,en
than any other piece Of rope in The
State OF Virginia. Ii has already
choked the life out OF ten wretches
Sergeant Milstead borrowed it from
Sergeant L,wl.r. Of Norfolk, to choke
the lfe out of the eleventh. In the
course Of Il few weeks. Sheriff Crom-
Well. Of Norfolk County. will use the
same rope in Portsmouth TO hang two
more men.
All Of these men are unlucky. but
Sheriff Cromwell will hang the thir-
teenth. 1t is TO be hoped that the
event will not be affected by it's posi-
ton Of the list. ana hat the sheriff VII
hang his thirteenth man as smoothly
as he does the twelfth.
Both Sergeant LAWYER and Sheriff
Cromwell have been invited by Ser
geant AIlstead to be present on the
Goth, the date When Richard Williams
will be executed. Should the Governor
not interfere to save his life.
It is beginning 10 be believed now
that there will be no executive inter-
ference. and that the wretcheu negro
IS doomed to death. Not much progress
has been made toward saving his neck.
at any rate. ana but four days now
intervene be. ween the murderer ana
the moose.
The question Of whether it will he
necessary To rcsentcnce Williams on
rho oOth is ,rh i,l, Wi J.,
settled 1t is argued on one side that
there is no more reason for resen-
fencing the man than there would he
had he been respited by the Governor,
instead of by the court On the other
hand, it is argued that all proceedings
since Williams was sentenced have
been of 4 de noNO character and that
he should be resenteneed.
1T IS not known what course the court
Will take When the question was
first brought UP. at the time Judge
3arham granted the stay Of execution,
\ case was quoted where one Judge
had rescntenced 4 man under similar
circumstances. rather out Of an abunu-
ance of caution than because he was
certain it was exactly the technical
| thing to do.
The fatal rope. referred to above.
| mas already hanged one man by the
| name of iWilliams-Charlie Williams
:, negro very much like Dick Williams
| in physical and mental attributes. Ser
Senat LaWler hanged him in Norfolk
| q couple Of years ago.
The rope has been soaked in tallow
until it is thoroughly creased, but Ser
Eeant Milstead will treat it to am
| other bath before using it. The straps
which will bind the arms and legs Of
| the unfortunate man accompany the
rope.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-17
"THE STREETS OF NEW YORK"
Sensational Drama st she Opera House T
night. Daring Dive This Afternoon.

The Sidewalks Of New York will be
at the Opera House this evening
1t is spectacular comedy drama, tell
ing realistic and profoundly thrilling
story and showing true pictures of life
IN a great City. Il is presented with
imposing scenic settings and the latest
mechanical effects
y soul stirring sensation is supplied
in the shape Of a dive for IL life by the
daunt!ess Paul j. Tustin the champion
high diver Of the world, who plunges
headlong fifty feet into tank Of water
but three feet deep. THE Sidewalks Of
New York is q play Of strong dramatic
interest, full! of real life and vivid ac-
ton.
At 3 O'Clock this evening Diver
Iustin will give a public exhibition OF
bis skill and daring, making a sensa-
tional dive into James river opposite
the Casino. The management of the
Sidewalks of New York" company. ex-
tend a cordial invitation to the public
to witness free of charge this feat Of
daring. MIR. Tustin will make the dive
promptly at the hour mentioned From
any position near the Casino, along the
bluff or the beach, a view Of the per-
Torrance may be obtained.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-17
HAVING A TIME.
Contt actors on III. New Win.ton Block II
Washington Avenue.

The contractors who are putting up
the large Winston block on Washing
ton avenue between Twenty-seventh
and Twenty eighth streets are having
4 hard time finding a place to put their
material The building is halfway be
tween two other large buildings The
ordinances provide that the sidewalks
and streets shall not be blocked With
building material, and the contract ols
in this case will have to erect Some
sort of sidewalk along the front Of the
structure along which pedestrians nay
pass. In addition to the iron and
mortar and cement being used in the
structure. there are about Il million
brick coming for the building ond these
will have to be put some where. The
contractors will aek the council to-
night to give them some relief. In the
meantime, in the police court this
morning those who have blocked side
walk and street Will be called upon to
explain.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-17
AT WARWICK COURT HOUSE.
Their VIII Is- II Tyl.r-- Madison Meeting
Next Monday.

The campaign for the House Of Dele
gates may be said to have begun ac-
lively. On Wednesday the Eepubli-
cans will set the ball rolling with Il
meeting to be held probably at the
Opera House. Senator McCune. of
Of Winchester. to be the principal
speaker.
On next Monday there Will be a big
Tyler Madison meeting at Warwick
Court House. This meeting will be
addressed by the tNn Democratic can
di.Ate:s and by others, including Wal
ter c. Kelly. Mayor Moss will probably
take an active part in this campaign,
he being Il staunch supporter of Mr..
Madison to whom he has offered his
services.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-17
ENDORSED MIR. DOHER7Y.
Action Taken last Night by Four
Labor Unions,

Mr. ]. r .Doherty of Richmond. was
endorsed last night for the position
of labor commissioner by the men,
bers of four unions. the Cigarmakers
the .Iourneymen BARRIERS. the Boiler
makers and the white Longshore-
men,
MT. Doherty has an extremely large
and enthusiastic following down here
and his friends in this section are
working With might and main to Sc
cure the appointment for him.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-17
EN1lca Court

Bob Turner. 3. c. Woodleaf. r. T..
Webb. O. +. Shield. r. w. Boyson j.
O. Ericn. Elmer Oscar, Thos, Tucker,
and Hattie Benson We're fined s. ana
costs.
Frank Conely, disorderly: So and
costs
ed.
'EAnma kink. dtisorderly: IS and
costs and bond Of 5000 for three
months.
Henry Banks. carrying concealed
weapons: dismissed
Jacob Stayton, disorderly: $40 and
costs. "r.
James Brown. drunk; dismissed.
Mary Scott. disorderly: continued:
Robert Gordon. disorderly; held for
Bloadteld authorities I.
W. j. Jacobs. riding bike on side
walk; dismissed
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-17
Jones Brought Back.

Sergeant Reynolds returned yestcr-
day from Richmond bringing With him
one John Jones, who is wanted heie on
the charge Of stealing two revolvers
from the show case of the establish
ment OF Marsden James. The negro
was placed in the stationhouse and
will have a hearing this morning
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-17
VIII Finish on Time.

Work on the new Episcopal church
on Thirty fourth street is progressing
rapidly The structure is being kept
up to contract time, and. it is under
stood, the building will be completed
by March l. the date specified
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-17
where 10 List Your p,ope,tv.

The firm with which you wish to list
your property is the Cottrell Real Es-
tate Company. They advertise all bar.
gains literally. 27O6 Washington ave
nue.. 1t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-17
WANT INSURANCE?

II you do make us q visit. We are
agents for the Mutual Life Insurance
Company Of New York, the largest Life
Insurance Company in the world and
can offer you q contract that is liberal
and fair. We are also agents for the
United Fire Insurance Company, whose
assets are $5,000,0 900.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-17
A bargains q Bargain.

We offer today splendid new house,
six rooms, bath and range for only
Sl,7O0 on easy terms, in North End.
Rents for $50 per month. Take it up
quick and you have us-WeIl stick to
the bargain. Cottrell Real Estate Co.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-17
Want a House /?

If you do call on US In person or by
telephone. We have for rent several
new and nicely situated residences with
all modern improvements which we can
rent reasonably.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-17
WANT TO INVEST?

We have a large list Of improved and
unimproved real estate for sale, includ-
ing properties which yield from ten to
twenty per cent. net on the purchase
price.We especially recommend to in
vestors and spectators several tracts
of land which we have for sale between
Newport News and Hampton, which
can be cut into lots and sold to good
advantage.
IRWIN TUCKER C CO.,
Washington avenue and Twenty eighth
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-17
POSTPONED AGAIN
Action on the Matter OF Street
Paving Material.
TO MET THIS AFTERNOON
Warm Time at the Sea. ion ~ the Light and
Water Commute. Thongl, Mr.. stone
Says Ra- Nv~r ls~i"g Froz. our.
Action Hooked
TO MET THIS AFTERNOON


Tho straat ,ao,,ni,tos. will nrohan
;,
: '''''''' '''''' - - nv =
as 70 paving material TINS afternoon.
An adjourned meeting Of the commit
lao viii he hold ~ , o'c,ork It is unjer
,, ~, ,,.. ,.,,.,
''" -
ION ''Nnlna'te. which mas oeen inVes-
tigating tbs. question during the
mast week win meet vim ;h,.
.,
members the hcneHt 81 any lniorma-
ton it may hay" gathered
The. street cnhr,ni,ta. 49,, last niph,
..n .
= y - - :
but MI. w. T.. E'arrett. OF the business
Mems Association. explained that that
organization had 4 committee investi-
eating paving material. and would like
the street .c.nmittcc to defer action
until the business mems committee
could report.
MI. Barrett was Informed by several
members Of the committee that the
Business Men Association had had
much time as the street committee to
look into the matter; that the street
committee was prepared to act and had
been requested to make a rticcnmNnla
ton by the council which met on the
following night and expected a &c
conrnendation at that meeting. How
ever. desiring to get all the light pos
sible on the subject. and wishing to
avoid the imputatinn that the commit
tee had refused to listen TO the Bust
ness Mems Association. the sub. ert
was postponed until O'Clock this after
noon and Mn West was requested to
fynt tt.al tho n
pear before the street committee with
any information or Recommendation 1t
might nave.
The street conlmiHee transacted me
routine business Among other things.
the proposition of Mr. T. *. Gol don to
give the city the Girt off two lots at
corner OF Thirty-first street and l-afay-
etle avenue if the city would move the
dirt and put it in 'Thirty-tii'st street
was referred to the city engineer.
MI. barrett inquired Of che commit
tee what It hau done IN reference 70 me
org ICE mouse opstfuctlns RlEer fUad
below the piers MI. Ford stated that
the chesapeake and Or" mad ordered
us immediate removal IN response TO
request made by him
Iltol ELA+ AbOlI lltiHlS.
me l1!Sht ana water Commute may
not love darkness rather than light,
out II i!ic members pursue tnelr pres
cnt tactlSS. they Will get darkness
rather IMAM llsht.
some tl'ne ago. as every one Knows
West avenue and gas lights were sub-
s,ituted. Many of the residents of that
thorouchfare did not like the change
and q vigorous protest has gone IN.
AT the last meeting OF the council
Councilman Stone brought the matter
up and made a request to the council
for six more electric lights. The re-