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Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-02-20
Barre Evening Telegram.
Printed daily Except Sunday by
The Barre Press Co..
n. c. WHITAKER. Editor. En- METCALF. Mgr
BARRE, VT.
TERMS:
Entered in the Post Office ut Barre VT, ~
.ec0nd-class matter.

The citizens caucus held Oh Saturday
nigh! proved that the taxpayers of Barre
are at least interested in the vital ques-
tions which confront the people of our
hustling city at the present time. The
TELEGRAM has no personal axe to grind.
We are not supporting any candidate.
We treat all sides alike. We have Civ
Ell both factions a hearing in our col
umns. Unlike the other paper pub
lished in this city, we have presented
both sides of the question, publishing
both the message Of Mayor Gordon,
and the platform of candidate Swasey.
while our rival, or alleged rival, has
only given one side of the question.
Men may honestly differ, and we ar.
not undertaking TO say that there is no.
good argument on both sides of the
question. The TELEGRAM aims to be
the peoples newspaper and treat both
sides the same. From now until cleo.
lion day we propose to follow that rule.
Then whoever is elected will have TO
work for the best interests of this city
and its people, or the TELEGRAM will
not hesitate to call such one TO account
With two such men in the field as Rep
resentative Swasey and Mayor Gordon
he citizens of Barre will have chance
TO hear all sides of the question from
an official standpoint. They should read
Swaseys platform and Gordons mes
sage and then vote as they see fit. and
no one but themselves will be TO blame
if they vote wrong. Whoever you
want for Mayor, support him, and let
other people do the same. From now
until election day pay attention to all |
lhc arguments, and then do your voting.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-02-20
WATER FRAUDS IN HAVANA.



Havana, Feb. 2O.-Enormous frauds
in the water distribution In Havana
have been discovered by the commission
appointed to inquire into the finances OF
the city 1t appears that one-fifth OF
the householders in Havana have been
stealing water with the connivance OF
the mayors of 80 wards. who are also
water inspectors in their respective dis
tricts, the city losing through this
means between 100000 and $4,000 a
year, a percentage of this amount going
into the pockets of the mayors. The
frauds have been perpetuated for years
back.
Mr.. Ernest Len Conant. chairman OF
the commission, aided by Ensign Powell
son, who is here on sick leave; William
B. Whitney, a New York attorney, and
Accountant Haskins, did the prelimi-
nary work and directed the efforts OF
300 policemen in ferreting out the
frauds. Upon entering 5000 houses
which were down On the books OF the
Spanish bank ~ not using water the
officers found 1000 Of them secretly
connected with the water pipes IN the
streets or with those in adjoining
houses, thus getting q supply OF water
without paying the rates, which are
from $40 to $40 annually.
The commission has secured much
evidence Of corruption on the part OF
the mayors, who systematically encour-
aged and approved the frauds and made
regular levies Of portion Of the water
rates upon the householders Illegally
using the water. In order to prevent
the mayors from warning their clients
the commission sent messengers in cabs
to invite the mayors to confer with
the commission regarding the interests
Of the city while the investigation was
being conducted.
The military administration Is ex-
periencing difficulty in sending rations
to points on the northern and western
coasts of the province of Pinar del Rio.
where they are greatly needed. The
mountain ranges in the province make
1t impossible to send them from points
on the railroad in the southern part OF
Pinar del Rio province, and no coast
wise steamers are available for the pur-
pose.
Colonel &. s. Dunwoodle, chief signal
officer on General Brooke's staff. Is pro-
ceeding WITH the construction of the
telegraph Fac t., Santiago. Two thou
sand poler via be shipped from Nue.
vitas this week, and when they arrive
all the material ior the line will be on
the ground.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-02-20
West Point Graduatsa.

Washington, Feb. 20.--The secretary
ct war has approved the assignments
to regiments of the entire class Of grad.
yates of the Military academy who have
just been appointed second lieutenants
in the army. So far as it could be done
the young men were assigned to regi-
ments or other service according tc
their choice. 1t Is noted with gratifica.
ton that the large majority of their
asked to be assigned to field duty ir
the Philippines, where the opportun'
ties as well as the dangers are gre,
est. In accordance with the usual Z,
tom the star graduates were assigr,
~ 1".y n the corps of engineers an
lie graduates next in order to the 9th.
sr scientific department, the artillery.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-02-20
shot Dead In His store.

Tarrytown, N. Y, Feb. 20.-John Led
with, 3S years of age, member OF the
board of health and the keeper Of a
grocery store in this city, was shot and
instantly killed by Howard Harris, COL
ored. Harris then ran to the Hudson
River freight yards. where he boarded
. passing freight and escaped. Harris
and Frank Snisson, another negro went
into Ledwith's store and ordered ginger
ale. In an argument over payment Har-
ris pulled a revolver and aimed 1t at
Snisson. Ledwith had walked from be-
hind his counter to settle the difficulty.
AS he did 80 Harris pulled the pistol
again, fired, and the groceryman fell TO
the floor. Ledwith was married and
leaves a wife and two children.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-02-20
CAPTAIN GiMard's New Post.

st. Johns. N. F., Feb. 2O.-The British
cruiser Comus has been commissioned
as the flagship of the fisheries protection
squadron in Newfoundland waters
Captain George Giffard, commanding
the batteship Trafalgar. has been APP
pointed commodore. His appointment
was a surprise, Captain Barry being
first choice for the position, but Captain
Giffard is a distinguished gunnery ex-
pert, and Mis- selection is probably due
to a desire to join him with Governor
McCallum, who is royal engineer, with
a view Of certifying St. Johns,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-02-20
Aged Lawyer Dead

Utica, Feb. 20.-Joseph Benedict died
in this city Saturday afternoon at the
age Of SO years. He was proba bly, the
oldest practicing attorney in the state.
having been admitted to the bar in 1882.
Mr.. Benedict had resided In this city 81
years. He preserved his activities up to
within the past few months. He Is sur
vived by one son, II grandchildren, SO
Observation-Disclosures and nine great
great-grandchildren.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-02-20

Ithaca, N. v, Fec. 20-R. ID. Star
buck, 1900, who was full back on Cor
nell's football team for the greater mart
or the season, has been elected captain
10 succeed Edwin r.. Sweetland. 1t is
now hoped that harmony among th=
members OF the team will be restored.
Starbuck is considered a hard player
by his associates, and his election was
made unanimous. He entered Cornell
from Glens Falls, N. Y. He is q wears
old, weighs 166 pounds and is s feet 111h
inches high.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-02-20

Buffalo, Feb. 20.-The steam plant in
the big flour mills of Urban & Co. was
shut down Saturday. and hereafter the
machinery will be driven by electricity
generated at Niagara Falls. This is the
first instance of Niagara power being
used for manufacturing purposes in this
city, although it has been in use for
many months by the street railway and
electric lighting companies.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-02-20
Call For Rev. william +. McElve.u,

Boston, Feb. 20.-The Shawmut Con-
gregational church has voted unani-
mously to extend call to Rev. William
T. McElveen Of the New England Con-
gregational church Of Brooklyn to sue
coed Rev. William E. Barton as pastor.
DR.. Barton leaves on March 1 to become
the pastor of the Oak Park Congrega-
tional church, Chicago. The call viii
be accepted by the Brooklyn clergy
man.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-02-20
Woman Gets n German D,nunn

London, Feb. 2O-The Berlin CORE.
spondent of The Observer says. "The
Prussian government and the senate ~
the university have given way to the
importantly of the women students. and
Fraulein Elsa Neumann has received n
diploma with the degrees of master of
arts and doctor Of philosophy"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-02-20
Princeton Loses a Propeller H.nae

1'o"e" - FEUpeI1cr NEnNe
suez, Feb. 20. The United State,
gunboat Princeton. which sailec iror
the Nav York navy yard on Jan IL f.,
Manila by way Of the Euez canal a,
proceeded from Suez few days a,
has returned to the latter place wi,
one blade OF her propeller broken. Sn
has been locked and Ii undergoing re
pairs.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-02-20

Weary Watkins-Oh, that had the
wings Of bird
Hungry Higgins-They's less meat
on the wings than they is on any other
piece. -Indianapolis Journal.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-02-20
President to Receive on Wedne.d,

washington, Feb. 2O.-The president
and Mrs. Mckinley have decided to hold
the public reception which the storm
last Tuesday evening prevented on the
night of Feb. %. Washington's birthday.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-02-20

Lawyers, doctors, merchants, business
men, clergymen, everybody! Take
your soiled linen to the Barre Steam
Laundry.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-02-20

Nashville Sails For Cienfuegos.
Washington, Feb. 20.-The Nashville
has sailed from Mobile for CienfueKos.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-02-20

ID. j. Royce of South Barre is local
agent tor Pages Perfected Poultry Food.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-02-20
Asthma Can BE Cured.

J. K. Niblo, ex-school superintendent
of Rochester, Pa, says: "I have been a
great sufferer from asthma for years, bun
have had a splendid winter, owing to
the surprising efficacy of Brazilian
Balm A lady in Cincinnati, who had
suffered with asthma for II years, could
not lie down; was perfectly cured with
Brazilian Balm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-25
The Historian for the War.

Mr. kipling ought to find the time 10 go
to South Africa Not in journalistic ca
pacity, for he could no more get around
the lynx-eyed censor than can the accom-
plished writers who are now on the spot
But as a student of war. to gather mate
rial for use at a later day. There is much
there that would appeal especially to him
and that, in his hands, would take on an
added value.
He is the man who has made the reading
world of today best acquainted with Tom
my Atkins. But principally-oply, one
might say-with Tommy In India, and Tom
my IN times of peace. And the portrait he
has painted of Tommy is an interesting bit
of canvas. Tommy in camp, drilling, shirk-
ing drinking. loafing, yarn spinning and
occasionally counting, and Tommy on the
march are both amusing and Instructive
pictures.
But Tommy is in a new field now and
in another country, and his famous histo-
rian. who has added to his fame, should
follow him there, and study him under the
new conditions. Tommy in battle array
and in battle; on the charge and In retreat:
showing bis nlettle at all points, il not a,
all points strong enough to win; this is the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-25

Mr.. Atkins in whom the world today is
most Interested Mr.. Kipling should GO
down and touch him up in his present oc-
cupation, and give the world companion
piece to that he made the studies for in
India.
And then the Beers would interest him;
and they are worth his while as a writer.
If Fuzzy Wuzzy'' was worth an eulogy
because he broke an English square, that
beWhiskered fighter in South Africa, who
has put up the best fight against John Bull
since We tackled him last, at New Orleans.
over eighty years ago. is entitled to word
of praise. He shoots WELL fights well, and
stands up to the bitterswork WELL He is a
foeman worthy of any mans steel
The appearances are that the war has
put Just begun, and that even If the Eng
hsh should soon go forward it will take
some time to force the Beers back on their
own territory and bring them to terms. So
that Mr.. Kipling would not be too late if
ne We're not to reach the scene for weeks
yet. The announcement of his departure
would undoubtedly lend interest to an al
ready interesting complication
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-25
The President and His Critic.

senator hoar is a republican and an anti
eNp'''S''niSt' and has Just expressed him
sell On The subject Of the countrv,s Now
possessions in a resolution introduced in
tne senate Leading newspapers OF all mar
utS ana sections have commented on the
deliverance, and the Judgment pronounced
= practically unanimous that IL does no,
meet The case at all. That Mr.. Hoar is
entirely sincere nobody doubts That his
sentiments are lofty is also beyond cues
ton. The trouble is that they are TOO
lofty To employ colloHulalism. they are
out Of sight The conditions prescribed nv
the Massachusetts senator to be fulfilled
by the United States before it shall embark
upon any work OF civiIizing the Philippines
are impossible of fulhHment. No practica,
man should insist upon perfection for his
own or for any other country. Our home
government is not all that it should be. Is
not all that We are able to make it bpt
that, rs Il is, 1t meets many great ana no
bic ends. and IS strong and good enop-h
to meet he ends OF Justice and progress in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-25

6. ue~pcaks the essential morality of the
aat5oU$ living under the influence OF the
Christian religion to find an observance
based upon the beginning of that religion
.'s-iuuin@ in strength and meaning de-
spite The changes in social and political
,p.udjfi"rs which have Overtaken the hu-
man flmily since the event. ChristWas
SSH means something very potent for the
hrftermeut of mankind. something capable
Of remarkable reformations. 1t stands for
-n- dawn II a wonderful era which shows
sign Of closing. 1t symbolzes a force in
The worlds economy working ever for the
uplifting OF the race by maintaining a glo-
ri"us ideal of personal life and the cnun-
cation Of he principles of Il rational i'm
mortality.
This day : religious significance. however
deep and lasting as it is. does not fully
compass all its bearing upon the modern
SITUATION. II marks a pause in the rush
toward material goals. reaction toward
~.!IshursS a change in the current of
trmau thought which leads into channels
~ f.euevoIe7cc and charity. Christmas
r-ru- much to the family. the unit Of So
s5e,y- T. S;auds for a strengthening Of the
affections for a chance to express the SEN
-unrurs which routine living often tends to
suppress In short this day unlocks the
human heart and lets in flood of love and
reverence and sympathy, and breaks down
n ny barriers of resentment and suspicion.
jealousy md anger.
Oace IN each year men. women and chill
I:ou fur.Uaute enough TO live within the in
1t1eucc of this institution approach each
,-'har uran thr plane Of individ appre-
cation False standards are laid aside.
Tokens al love and admiration are ex-
changed. giving currency Ia thoughts of
Do. .rfUlu"SS and cheer IN word. the world
go far a> it iS reached in this wise. is puri-
il.a hv such occasions and obScrFances
Sfln.sIay.-3 with the Inspiration of pure
LIE directed into ways of thinking and liv-
iaG which lead 10 moral Developments
tre-HcHcd for the tasks to follow and
cI.. creed from the darkness Of despair and
-I.,f.
Ti.rr- should he no concern over what
I,-y-sniiSt- are prone to call the decadence
o. th~ Molly day. The world Is progressing
=. NJ "a linz. Of weli-defued development.
C,aue are occurring constantly in al
"- -- a"ui..ior~ and relations. The firmly
established ,iurS not grow weaker because
ill., ft-.- auI incidentals alter Christmas
Is s.ut Hos. lis essence Of d spiritual ma
I-r- nrt-,.tS" in some Of its collateral Gus
(. us il h,g~ c"r,y To- conform to The new
.Igvm-,ru re- Of life II is observed diff
rrH-ly from "a century ago because men
l--- tar eT-atly. nave a wider scope in
T5.su-H. and ao,iDu. and are capable of
j. r4-r experiences. To change Christmas
,r.~ta-,~ back 70 these If the past would do
g..Lsaa- G. Tho principles of right living
which atrs lla~etl upon the ideal of harmoni-
o..- adjustment.
Whatever thv PHILOSOPHERS OF the dav.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-25
AfterthOughis.

Quoth Santa Claus, It's very true,
OF presents have made lot.
But now, alas! I'm forced to rue
The many things which l forgot!
Il didn't bring a formula
For cleaning trusts from social scenes
Nor call the gladdening crowd to see
Peace for the Eighty Philippines.
Il failed to give some public men
Whose angry moods flash unconceaIed
Those teachings from polished pen,
The letters of Lord Chesterfield.
ITO Beers down in the wilderness
L meant to hand some volumes writ
To show that men avoid distress
Sometimes by knowing when to quit.
Il brought no books of stories new
And epigrams and humorous notes
10 give to every statesman who
lliumes his speech with anecdotes.
But have done my very best
And stouty l shall persevere
And labor daily without rest
To have all these on hand next year"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-25
the Philippines. cannot successfully be dis

the Philippines, cannot successfully be dis
puted.
Senator Bacon is democrat and an anti
expansionist. and has presented his view in
a resolution which he will ask the Senate
to consider. He does not fly as high as
Mr.. Hoar, but he is no nearer to prac-
teal solution of the country's difficulties in
the Philippines. Scuttle IS his policy. but
disguised under the proposition that the
United States shall first see to 1t that a
stable government is established by the ma
tives. He sets no time limit for that task.
One does not gather from his resolution
how long the United States is to remain in
the islands, nor who shall put the stamp OF
stability upon the government which Is 70
put an end to American control and occu-
patton. He leaves the whole question in the
air.
As opposed to either of these deliverances
the Presidents treatment of the subject IN
his message to Congress is luminous and
eminently practical. He does not, it is true,
attempt to settle anything but the bare
proposition that the United States is on the
ground in honor, and that in honor 1t must
remain. II has assumed, as the result of
the valor of it's soldiers and sailors, a re-
sponsibility which it can neither evade nor
transfer. 1t must restore order and guar
antee peace. 1t is called upon to give as
surances to nobody to the future. Who
shall say what the future near or remote
may bring forth? Why should the United
States assure the Filipinos with arms in
their hands that it is not a bloody tyrant
seeking their enslavement?
This government may not be perfect, but
1t is capable of establishing for the Fill
piuos an infinitely better government than
they are. capable of establishing for them
selves. There may be good grounds for
differences of opinion TO what should be
done in the Philippines but scuttle in any
form is repugnant to national duty and
self-respect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-25

Tn. sailing of Lord Roberts for South
Africa contains features of pathos as we'll
- OF Inspiration The death of his only
son. heavy as that blow is cannot be
rrck0u-d at more than of secondary con-
>ifrratiun. The young man had been
Trained 10 arms. and the father has him
self had nearly fifty years experience Of
The periiS and risks of a soldiers life, He
viii sustain himself under that blow as an
old soldier should. But at sixty-seyen,
after ariunus and successful labors. to be
called from a post Of well-earned ease to
take the field again and as the nations
hop iu the darkest hour Of half a century.
puts "a strain upon him which few men at
his az" have ever been called upon 10 en-
trre- And the quality OF the man is shown
Ill III" a,Iacrity with which he has responded
[" The call and the modest resolution with
which he sets out on his momentous
Journey
The situation Is not even relieved By an
opportunity 10 move upon strictly original
AI~7- Lord Roberts must untangle d skein
III som" measure before he can move at all
IT, mast retrieve disasters which he will
Raw" BIG" time TO study, but which must he
taken INTO fulI account in whatever he NAV
decide To do. And what will stare him in
i''i"~ while the country-s depression is rnost
ptn0"2nced- England expects and demands
eN''A action on her latest investment.
F'm the day he lands in South Africa.
goo" news must begin to arrive. or the
thur-S aud the croakers will start up
'ire~n- Who shall say how much of Cen
era! t;uIIer'E check was due to hurry grow
ing "ut OF desire 10 meet feverish ex-
Fectation nj home?
Al near three score and ten. therefore,
LOT" h"perZs Hnds his whole military repu
'"''--' once mere in the scale Three
-ii''i.lS ago and all was safe. Now dis
aN'"r VIII mean going to his grave in pIoor,
both for himself and for his country H.,
On the other hand. if he wins, his star win
sil'Ae brighter than ever. and his return tn
england will witness such scenes as for
s-"""NiISn and hoEors. have seldom baan
-L-i.''s,d IN Dy men of English speech.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-25

From the st. Paul Pioneer Press.
The situation in Minnesota is to a great
extent illustrative of that throughout The
northwest The statements of The finan-
ciaI condition of the banks of St Paul re-
Gently published in the Pioneer Press
showed that they We're all in tirst-class
condition., with Nabundant reserves and
oVernowing deposits, with more money to
lean than they know what to do with The
same Is true of all the country banks.
Formerly at harvest time there was a great
demand for eastern money to buy wheat
and other products and help move the
crops. Now this demand in Minnesota is
almost wholly supplied. by the country
banks, to the exclusion in a large degree of
even the city banks. Years OF agricultural
prosperity have filled the country banks in
the older and better developed districts of
this state with farmers deposits The in
dGstrial and commercial prosperity of the
last two years has filled the city banks
manufacturers and railroads
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-25
Philosophy.

Just before the curly-headed youngster
dozed off to sleep he opened his eyes and
exclaimed:
Its a good thing elements don't wear
stockings, isn't it,?
Il don't suppose elephants care to weair
them"
IF they did, it wouldn't be fair. 1t would
be just the same as hanging up four coffee
sacks every Christmas eve"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-25
Modern Conveniences.

You used to say that everything was so
compact and convenient in fiat" said the
caller in tone of surprise.
Yes" answered the hostess. 'I used 10
be able to find place for everything. But
it's different now. l do 50 hope some one
will be able to invent an automobile that
you can fold up when you want TO put it
away"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-25
VI uZZIes.

What do you think of this idea of COM
pelling all CANNES at large to wear muz-
zles?'
1T is splendid answered Mr.. Blykins.
1T is a good start in the right direction.
In the course of time they may arrange to
muzzle all the people who celebrate hol-
days by getting up at 4 o'clock in the morn
ing and blowing tin horns"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-25
Juvenile Economics,

Jimmy, said the small boy, what is a
trust?"
"A trust said the equally small boy, who
seems superior because he wears glasses,
is somebody that wouldn't be satisfied to
hang up his stocking. If he thought Santa
Claus was coming he'd want the whole
Sleigh