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Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-25

an accused person. and there was a livel!
wrangle for few moments between NJ
Labor, Colonel Jouaust and Genera
MERCER.
| When Nercier's examination was re-
sumed, NJ. Labori asked why it was more
| dangerous to communicate the secret
dossier to the court martial in 1894 thar
the bordereau itself.
General Mercier-Becarse it would
have disclosed the name of the power t.
which the bordereau was addressed and
also the name of the attache,
M. Labori questioned General MERCER
In regard to document in the secret
dossier containing the words, 1--WE will
drive Friday evening at 8 o'clock at
Laurent's house with two friends and n
| jew" This piece served as a basis of
Henry's forgery
General MERCER denied all knowledge
of the document.
General Gonse interposcd and said
that this piece was found in 1895.
General Roget added: This piece was
found in the war Office files in 1896, but
several officers knew of il in 1894. The
later date was put on 1t by Du Patty de
Clam"
Then Major Lauth and NJ. GribeGa
Joined Generals Gonse, MERCER and
Roget on the dais, all talking at once
and Colonel Jouaust and Major Carriere
together, with some difficulty. finally sue
ceeded in restoring order.
Court FoiIs Lnbori.
The cross examination of General Mer-
cier. with the intervening Incidents, oc-
cuped nearly two hours. and tho refusals
Of the witness to answer, the presidents
interpretations in his behalf and the inter
ruptions of other generals awaited practi
cally to defeat NJ. Labori's efforts to
bring out fresh information or important
admissions.
Colonel Risbourg was the next witness
lie sepeated the testimony he gave be,
fore the court of cessation to the effect
that Captain Lebrun Renaud had quoted
Dreyfus as having practically confessed
his guilt on the day of his degradation.
Dreyfus rose to reply and made the
most emphatic denial he had yet given
Of this story. Il have repeated over and
over again." he said. "that am innocent
and wanted to cry my innocence in the
face Of the people," Dreyfus recalled
Du Patty de CLAIMS cunning attempts tt
induce him to plead eXtenuating circunl
stances and his absolute refusal to do so
NJ. Demange recalled General MERCER
and asked him why he had not sent a
judge to obtain Dreyfus' formal avowa
when he heard that the prisoner had con
fessed.
Dreyfus interposed before Mercie,
could answer. demanding to know hy |
he had not been informed of Lebrun- Re
naud's statements before he was trans |
ported to Devils island, SO that he coulo
have replied to them.
General MERCER sat down withou
making any audible reply.
NM. Cure. Billet and Cnpiaux gave
unimportant testimony in regard to rs
terhaZy and Ptcquart. CapiauX insisted
that NJ. Leblois. picquart's lawyer visit.
ed the war office in September, 1890
when the witness saw him handling pa
pers there.
NJ. Labor demolished this witness by
reading deposition showing that NJ
Lebois was not in Paris in thar month
Adjournment was then taken.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-25
eROWLS BY CUBAN PRESS.
Pitchers Court and the Spantard
Come In For Criticism.


Havana, Aug. 25.-The Heraldo pro
tests against the aggressive and quarrel
some manner in which the Spaniard,
here show their patriotism, by which, thu
paper points out. they cause rows in the
streets and make the work Of the Ameri
cans more difficult.
Continuing, The Heraldo says: ut is
hardly becoming in man and a patriot
to shout insulting cpthets ut the CubAns
in Cuba when leaving the island where
he has passed so many years. as is re.
peate,lly done now by Spaniards leaving
for Spain"
The Nuevo Pals complains that Police
Magistr ate Pitchers court is mere
travesty Of justice, 'whcre people arc
punished for disobeying laws which have
not been promuIgnted'
The Diario de la Marina says such a
court is useful, though primitive, adding
that all Cuhnns have agreed as to the
elumSineSs of the Spanish judicial sys.
tenn, and asks:
"Why cavil at Pitchers court on ac.
count of lack of formality when every
one agrees that it fultilS the exigencies
of the case, especially when every one is
satisfied that the methods are very SUI.
perior To what our Spanish ancestors
gaveY'
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-25

The Veazey-Calhoun tragedy at
Greensboro Pond is attracting wide
splead interest and the whole state is
watching eagerly Tor the reports from
the searching parties who have labcr.d
so zcalously tor the past week to find
the bodies of those who are supposed to
be at the bottom of the lake. 1t is one
of The strangcst mysteries OF modern
times how TWO people could have flIlen
overheard from flat bottom boat with
out so much as a drop of water finding
its way into the inside of the craft
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-25
Congress md Porto Rtco-

Washington, Aug. 25.-lt is believed
In high quarters here that many of thp
important questions relating to Porto
Rico will be left for congress to deol
with instead of being settled by oxecn-
1--WE actioh. One of these relates to the
Tree eXchahge OF commodities between
forto hico and this country. This. it is
SAID, was considered during the recent
conference at Lake Champlain, but the
impression is growing among those us,,.
ally well Informed that favorable consid-
GRAFTON was not given the proposed plan.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-25

The fight between the old line Demo
Gratis and their Free Silver outcasts will
be more exciting between now and the
next campaign than will be the contest
between the Republican and Democratic
parties. This will be especially true in
the Bay State when Richard Otrey and
George Fred Williams lock horns for
the final struggle.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-25
Maniac Killed Another.

Patchogue, N. u, Aug. 25.-It has de.
veloped that John Guilfoyle, an inmate
Of the insane asylum at Central iSip
was killed IL week ago by Jacob Stags. a
fellow inmate The asylum authorities
have reported the case as an "accident. g
Guilfoyle apd Stage We're "grublina
roots in Il field together Gulfoyle
stopped to take a nap under tree
Stagg suddenly struck Guifoyle with his
grub stick" crushing his skull and kill
Ing him instantly. Stagg had Ioen
thought harmless. The coroner decided
that an inquest was unnecessary.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-25
Then the Gfrfs GiwrIed

1t occurred at wedding in Kansas
City church The minister was young
and nervous and instead of saying,
"Who gives this woman?'' etc. bo
asked gravely, who gives this man to
this Wouan2'
Ii the bride had not been four inches
taller and many pounds heavier than
the groom. the slip would have attract
ed less attention AS it was, the other
girls in the church were not TO he
blamed for tittering
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-25

London, Aug. 25.-The Leader pub.
fishes a dispatch from its st. PETERSBURG
correspondent saying that the suspen
sion of NJ. Vonderweiss. Il millionaire of
that city, has produced a depressing eff
feet on the bourse and in financial cir.
cles. His capital was estimated to have
been between 5O,O0O,OO0 and 10000, 900
rubles, but after his debts are paid he
will scarcely have 5000, 600 rubes left
His fortune was largely sunk in a group
of undertakings, each one supporting the
other.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-25
Idaho Miners Yield

Wallace, Ida, Aug. 25.-The union
miners have finally submitted to tho
permit system" inaugupated bv tho
state authorities shortly after martial
law declared in the Occur d'Alene die.
trict. All men who desire to work in thn
mines are required to secure hermit
from the sheriff. Dozens of union n,a,,
are applying daily for permits, but in
numerous instances are denied.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-25

An Indiana man refuses to pay money
that he promised to give TO the church
on the ground that he signed the sub
scription on Sunday and the church
trustees have brought suit against him
Strange bedfellows are modern law.
religion and the pocket book.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-25
Mny Be Trouble Over MpS.rwus.

Chicago Aug. pa special to The
Chronicle from Austin says: The recent
torture inflicted upon six Mexican plis-
oners confined in the Hidalgo county
Jail by officials of the county in an ejiort
to eXtort confessions has become an in
ternational affair. -Four of the prisoners
claim to be citizens of Mexico. and the,
appealed to President Diaz for aid and
redress. The appeal was referred to the
Mexican ambassador at Washington. The
latter has taken the matter in hand.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-25

Already vague rumores. are in circula-
ton that point to the possibility of Il
line of electric railway from Waterbury
ried out it will not be long before Barre
will be connected with Burlington by
trolley and the line will be extended
from here to the most picturesque spot
in New England, the Williamstown
Gulf.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-25
Hard Luck In the KIongiISe.

Seattle, Wash. Aug. 25.--The Seattle
chamber of commerce has been asked tt
use it's influence to secure cheap trans.
portation for IS prospectus VINO have
reached here from Kotzebue sound, Alas.
ka. The men are practically without
funds. Fifteen are from Chicago. and
the remi&lder have homes in different
portions II the east. a. A. Weaver.
the spokesman of the party tells ii story
of terrible hardship suffered while guinr
overland from the Kowak river to ~
Michael's and personally knows of the
death of 80 men from scurvy, drowning
and starvation.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-25
A Smallpox Epidemic

~ Mombasa' East Coast of Africa. Auy
2o.-Ihe ravages caused here nv f,n,;,T'
and smallpox have become so nn,,o il''"
mat 1t has been decided to appenl ro ~ ~.
lord mayor Of London, Sir John vnno
Moore to open Mansion Housn fnm't
iof the relief of the stricken British sn ',i,'
jects in east Africa. SUI
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-25

There seems to be no difficulty IN
making Barre into a theater going COM
munity especially when attractions like
the one just given are booked for the
new opera house.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-25
MOOrs Routing P;rntea.

Tangier, Aug. 25.-The sultan of Mo.
rocco has notified the powers THAI he is
destroying the native boats on the Riff
coast and is establishing gunboat serv
ice in order to protect foreign shipping
from piracy The Ritjans are among thc
most daring of pirates. They have looted
number of ships of different nationaE
ties. the crews being taken off to tn.
mountains as slaves or put to death.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-25
Not So bad ns ru.

.What would you say" asked t,e
t tait tneosophist, ''if l should tell vnn -,
agog" ~ o'ooo years
don Why; l should certainly say von
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-25
Her AristOcpacy.

Every woman is an aristocrat at
heart, said the youngest boarder
Yes said the cheerful idiot; ..sbe
hates to think of herself as Chased
WIN the plain people. Indianapolis
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-25
SHERIFF SALE.

Taken by virtue of divers executions
to me directed ;,.H now in nay hands a
certain piece Of Real Estate, and bound
ed us follows Norlherly by Blackwell
street, westerly by Thomas street, south
erly by land owned by Andrew Nc Kay,
and easterly by John street in the City
OF Barre, and the same will be sold at
Public Auction, to the highest bidder, on
Saturday the 26 day of August, A. ID.
1899, at two o'clock in the afternoon, in
front of o. II. liales Auction Room, in
the City of Barre, to satisfy said divers
executions, and the legal costs thereon
unless the same is otherwise satisfied be
tore that date,
Dated at the City of Barre this 5th
day of August A. ID. 1899.
w. III. BUCHANAN, Constable.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-25
She WAS Disenrr..

disenE2Eedy 11-'' hippit'
;. Nanp' te---l>m afraid so. ma'am +
suSt see her Young man hurry dow +ha
'front.' steps with the diamond riny sh .r
o'en wearing. Boston Traveller 0
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-25
II Was Tantamourt

HAS she told you that she loved
you ''''
Not in so many words. She merely
asked me what life insurance car
FLED Cleveland Plain Dealer
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-25
The Plague at Neyvch,vanE,

Tien-tsin, China, Aug. 25.-Thc bu-
bonic plague has appeared at New
chWang The outbreak is not regarded
as serious, but it is feared the disease will
spread to Tien-tsin and other places in
forth China. Newchwang is Il town and
treaty port of the Chinese empire. prov.
ince of Li0oTong. on the navigab bic river
Liaou. near the gulf of Pe-chi-li, IS
miles south-southwcst of Mukden. 1t
hns an increasing trade and exports
grains. beans. bean cake. ginseng, deer
horns, licolicc and provisions. 1t has a
population of over 10000.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-25
LADIES. ATTENTlt,

Miss Kirk, Of Montreal. q.a .n.,
scientific dress cutting tor ,.u.'' ''
Barre ladies last season. Aa- o... o.
class at 1913 State Street, I... ''V
Montpelier, June IS. ladi,. 2'Q'
to avail themselves Of TN. ....,'0 .4g
will please call at once. ''''I'y
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-25
Ladies', Attention.!

teach cutting double and single brested
basques and jackets, with lapels and rolling
collars. French bias, double underarm, seam
less and dartess waists, various skirts sleeves
Princess and Wrappers. Each lady is taught
to make one complete costume for herself
with run Instructions in Blasting boneing and
finishing. Glass every afternoon and evening.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-25
The weather.
lowers; easterly winds.
FINANCIAL AND COIMERCIAL.
Closing Quotations of the New York
Stock EXChRnre.

New York. Aug ~.
Money on call firm at per cent Prime
mercantile paper, 414a5 per cent Sterling
exchange easy, With actual business in
bankers bills at Si.S6l4aiS6la 70. demand and
at $4.s3ai.S3A for 90 days. Posted rates.
s4s4 and S4.871a. Commercial bills, S4Ss. Sill.
yer certificates, G0a6o34c. Bar silver. 50 H. 8c,
Mexican dollars, 4,7sc. Government bonds
weak. State bonds inactive. Railroad bonds
strong
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-25
TERMS:

Entered in the Post Office at Barre VT, as
secondscass matter.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-25

We celebrated Rogers Bao. am
''.''l'' ''an be found al H. 2. e.. .-s.
III > N. \arron'-, f. g.. .-
NoWd'n " Lyons and 81 N. /. u az
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-25
NOTICE..

Sup't. Water Dept, City of Barre, VT.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-08-25

nj. Labori-Will the witness inform us
II he can prove his assertion that a syn
dictate with 35,000,OOO francs had been
formed to save Dreyfus7
General Mercier-I had precise evil
dence on that point.
NJ Labor having used the word inter-
rogatoire in referring to the witness.
colonel Jouaust vigorously interposed
declaring that General Meyciev was not
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-07
Has Made it Possible.

Mr.. ]. S. Ragland the old relia-
BILE stationer and book dealer, has
made it possible for every boy and
girl in the land, or at least one
member in each family to secure a
valuable set of encyclopedias by
paying a small monthly payment,
He has contracted with the Wern-
err Publishing house for as many
sets of the Encyclopedia Britanni-
ca as he can dispose of, and now
has several sets on hand which he
can and will dispose of on most ad-
vantageous terms
We are carrying an advertise
ment for the publishing house
which you will find in this paper
and we ask you to peruse it and
then call on Mr.. Ragland for terms.
Every household with children who
love books should have set Of
these works,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-07
Attention Firemen.

All members of Bowie Hose Com.
pany No. /, are earnestly request
ed to be present to night at
O'Clock at the West side city hall to
formulate plans for their picnic to
be given on 4th of July. All fire
men should turn out tonight with
out fail w. G, HARDIN, Pres.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-07
THE MODERN BEATTY

Thrives on good food and sunshine,
with plenty OF exercise in the open
air, Her form glows with health
and her face blooms with its beauty.
If her system needs the cleansing
action of laxative remedy, she
uses the gentle and pleasant Syrup
Of Figs, made by the California Fig
Syrup Co. only.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-07

Geutlemen-do not forget that
the reliable gents futnshers,
Sharpe \ Brewer give ticket for
free shines, with every pair of then
shoes sold for cash, BIS
Miss Gertrude Temple is back
from the Nashville, Tenn, college,
where she captured many prizes for
profieienees in studies, We wei
come her home
Schusters, the "old reliable has
a big stock of ladies' and gents
plain gold and set rings, Prices
very low. 1919,
The appointment aud acceptance
of j, A. Edison to the general SUI
perinteudent's place over the X G.,
p. & g. property, is an admission
that Colonel Fordyce is In Office to
stay as receiver or il reorgant.
cation should take place, he has
been promised the presidency Of
the road.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-07

A sallow, jaundiced skin is a
symptom of disordred liver, as it
springs from hillary poisons retained
in the blood which destroy energy
cheerfullness, strength, vigor, hap
piness and life, Herbine will restore
the natural functions of the liver,
Price 80 cts, Sold by Smith Drug Co,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-07

Mr. Britton, the new general
manager of the Cotton Belt, vice
| j. A. Edison resigned, was here yes
terday on his way to Tyler to enter
upon his duties. During his short
stop here of few hours, aud as
soon as It became known that he
was here, several of our citizens
called on the gentleman and passed
the compliments of the day May
or Hardin hitched up his trotter
and drove Mr. Britton over the city
pointing out the places of interest,
Mr.. Britton expressed himself well
pleased with the city and we know
when he becomes better acquainted
with our people and city, he will do
all he can for us in improvements
for the road
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-07

The little four months old child
of Mr. Jessie Dean, died at his
home in Sunset last night. The
mother died in giving birth to the
little one some four months ago.
We certainly feel sorry for the hus-
band and father The little one
will be buried at Wooten cemetery,
Chic Springs.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-07

The News would not be interro-
gated on the Sunday dram shop,
All right, we shall not push you for
an answer, but we would like pow
erful well for you to point out the
east side gambling house to the
grand jury, and also the saloons
over here that are kept open on
Sunday. We promise you to make
it lively for the proprietors.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-07

We have secured the services Of
an expert grainer, and will guaran-
tee satisfaction in this branch Of
painting, lfyou are in need of any
work Of this kind give us a trial
MooDY & WRIGHT.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-07

Having secured the services OF
Mr., Henry Mathews, we are now
ready to repair anything in the
line of Guns, Pistols, Locks, Type
writer's, Cash Registers, Lawn
Mowers, Bicycles, etc. We especi.
ally want Jobs that others can't do,
Give us a trial, we guarantee satis-
faction. EDWARDS HARNESS Co. ) II
The ladies of the Baptist church
will have a picnic at Spring Lake
Park on Thursday June 8th, the
proceeds to 90 to the church They
have chartered the street cars for
the day aud will have the following
conductors to collect fares;
Misses Minnie Prince, Lena Tre-
her, Annie Johnson, Matte Tilson,
Lee Hamilton, Susa KuhI, George
Tyson, Lizzie Miller, LouseHoman,
Jodie Williams, Emma Prestridge.
A concert will be given at night
in connection.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-07

From unofficial source, still good
enough to make a news item. We
learn that TeXarkana will be paid a
visit by several high officials of the
Pee Gee and Cotton Belt roads the
present week, who will make an in.
spection of the yards and terminals
aud decide on one or two points of
interest to TeXarkana, the same
we do not consider proper to men.
tion just now,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-07
Invest Your Small Saving

Series number -Four, Gate City
Building q loan Association, starts
this month, Don't fail to subscribe
for a few shares, Its good invest
ment for small monthly savings,
66 Il, w, OFFENHAUsER, Ssc'y
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-07
New Light.

Acetylene Gas. The most bril-
liant, best and cheapest light known
Every one can have his own gas
plant. Territory for sale. Call on
or address
/, o. RUSSELL,
Huckins House,
663 TeXarkaua.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-07

L, F. Farley conducts large mer-
camille business at Liberty Hill, Ga,
lie says zone application of Cham
berlain's Pain Balm relieved me OF
a severe pain in my back | think
liz O, X" For lame back, rheumat'
ism, neuralgia, swellngs, sprains,
bruises, burns and scalds, no other
iniment can approach Chamber
lain's Pain Balm, 1t is intended es.
pecialy for those diseases and is fa'
nous for its cures. For sale by
Smith Drug Co,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-07

Mr. Jim Christopher aud wife
have returned from Port Arthur
and we learn from him that he has
returned to make this place his
home
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-07
Trnnksl Trnnksl Trunks

Hardin Brothers have in stock
one of the finest line of trunks ever
put on the Texarkana market.
You can get one on the install
ment plan, 81
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-07

The base ball game scheduled to
take place between the leans and
flats will come off next week at
Spriug-lake park. The players are
practicing on "bunts" and expect
to put up a good game when play
ball" is called.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-07

If your sight is blurred with speck
aud spots floating before your eyes
or you have pains on the right side
under the rios then your liver is de-
ranged, and you need a few does
of herbine to regulate it, Price 80 cts
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-07

Get your money S worth, we don't
know of any better advice to give
the buyer of a bicycle, And there's
no doubt you do it, wnen you buy a
Crescent Bicycle. It's price al
ways reminds you, that you've got
your moneys worth. Sold on
monthly payments by the Edwards
Harness Company. D =
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-07

Col S. b, Andrews who had
charge of the Little River Lumber
Company when 1t was destroyed
by fire, is here and speaks of locat.
ing. Mr., Andrews Is a fine book
keeper and manager
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-07

Conductor ]. B. Strock of the
Trans Continent al railroad, who has
lived here for quite a while, moved
his family to Bonham, Texas, today
where he will make his future
home. Miss Ethel Fogle, daughter
of Mrs. Strock. will accompany
them to Bonham We give the
clever family up with many regrets.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-07

The Texarkanian is the best ad.
yertising medium in this section It
brings returns when all other means
will, II
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-07

Messrs. Joel B, Stuckey and Thos,
Sexton, of Sulphur township, are in
the city this week attending the
Teachers Institute.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-07

In buying groceries OF A.
j. 0ffenhauser, you have a
chance of getting a fine
$400 piano. 1 ticket with
each purchase. 4-2i.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-07

We handle cheap canned goods
but we had rather sell you our
Ferndale brand-they will give you
satisfaction,
u II. WARWICK MOORE Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-07

Hobgood at 226 State Line Ave,
can at all times supply you with
dressed chickens, as well as best Of
all kinds of fresh meats. 5 25.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-07

Patent -four $500 per barrel
frese eggs always on hand,
w. H. FRANKS.
go 218 East Broad st.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-06-07

The ladies of the Baptist church
will have tickets on sale at the
Smith Drug company today and
tomorrow for their concert at the
park.