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Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-25
Discomfort.
Private Letter Tells of Man.
liza Situation.
War Correspondent Says
there Seems to be No End
of The War in Sight
as Yet.

London, July PA private letter
from war correspondent in Manila
dated June II says;
.sThere seems TO be no end of the W ar
in sight and the censorship is constant y
becoming more troublesome. 1t is i'm
possible to write the truth about the sit
uation. Correspondents were prohibit
ed from sending the news of the death
of Captain Nichols, Captain Tiliey, or OF
the disappearance of Captain Rockefeller
until long after the occurrence. We
cannot write the facts without being ac-
cuscd of treason, nor can we tell OF the
practically unanimous opposition to and
dislike of the war that is arising
amongst the American troops.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-25
FOR SALE,
My house and lot at 46 Washlngl'
street are for Sale.
Notice to Taxpayers.

You are hereby notified that the City
Council of the City of Barre, have this
day placed in my hands for collection the
rate bill for the 1899, amounting in all
to two hundred and twenty five cents on
each dollar of the Grand List, divided as
follows:
State Highway tax of cents on
dollar.
A City Highway tax of 20 cents on
dollar,
A State School tax of 5 cents on a
dollar.
A City School tax of As cents ON a
dollar.
A Special City tax authorized by vote
of the people of % cents on dollar.
A State tax of 20 cents on dollar
A General City tax of 81 .O5 on dol
lar.
| hereby call upon the taxpayers to
pay their respective taxes within sixty
days from the date of this notice, and If.
at the expiration of said sixty days any
taxes shall remain unpaid | shall issue
my warrant against such delinquent
persons for the collection Of such un-
paid taxes adding to each unpaid tax
Fl -e per cent and ten cents for each
name, and place the same in the hands
of the City Constable for execution.
Dated at the City OF Barre, Vt', July
II, 1899. BURT II. WELLS,
8S1w City Treas
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-25
A Wonderful Book,

The Chinese Almanac Is the most
largely circulated publication In the
world, the copies printed and sold
yearly reaching several millions. 1t is
printed at pcking and is n monopoly Of
the emperor, no other almanac being
permitted to be sold in that country.
Although containing reliable astro-
nomical information, it's chief mission
is to give full and accurate informa-
ton for selecting lucky places for per-
forming all the acts, great ana small,
Of everyday life. And as every act OF
life in China, however trivial, depends
for it's success on the time In which
and the direction point Of compass) to-
ward which it is done, 1t Is of the ut
most importance that every one should
have correct information at all times
available to enable him so to order his
life as to avoid bad luck and calamity
and secure good luck and prosperity.
So great Is the native faith in it's in
fallibirity that not long since the Chi
nese minister to Germany refused to
sail on day which had been appointed
because 1t was declared In the almanac
to be unlucky.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-25
Dedication of the City Hall.

A fine entertainment of the best local
talent will be given at the dedication #
the New City 'IaIl on the evenings II
August 4;h ami 9TH 1899.
The City Hall is one of the finest in
Northern New England. The scenery is
the best in the State.
Miss Nadine G. Nichols who recently
graduated from the Boston School of
Oratory. with high rank, and compll-
mcnted for work by competent and dis
tinguished judges, will give a reading
on Saturday evening. Mrs. q. X. Scott
formerly Miss Tobin of Swanton, who
has State reputation as an elocullonlsf,
and who always pleases, will read Fri
day evening. August 4th. Mrs. q. NJ
Field and Miss Gladys Beckley will
sing solos. Mrs. Field has long been
known as one Of the finest singers in the
State. and Miss Beckley, since her
training in Boston, has taken position
in the front rank of local talant. The
burlesoue on the Civic Federation will
be presented by the best amatuer talent.
The new woman will appear in all her
glory, in the farce entitled A Board OF
Trade. This abounds in local hits and
ludicrous situations. Prof. Elmore is
training a company for the presentation
of the famous Cake Walk. and Miss
Edith Perry will trip the light fantastic
toe in the finest style. John Anderson
will render humorous sketch in his
own peculiar and inimitable style, The
Nc Donald children will dance some OF
their Scotch specialtes. N. ID. Roberts
will give many witty hits through the
megrphone. The excellentsl orchestra
of Montpelier consisting of 8 pieces will
furnish music. There will be tableaus
intersperscd in connection with the new
scenery.
The object of the entertainment is tt
pay for the fitting up of the stage
Every citizen should buy ticket an1
see that his friends do also. The ser
vices of the various parties is volunteer
ed and those who do not take part in thu
exercises certainly ought to contribute
the price of ticket ior each night
No dead heads.
Tickets will be on sale at E. A
browns drng store on and After July
26, 1899.
Admission 35, SO and Is cents,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-25
MORE TROOPS.
Strike Growing in Proper
tions in Cleveland.
Mayor Farley Sends to COL
umbus for Reinforce
ments and gets I'M
mediate Reply.

Columbus, July 25.-Gen. Axline re-
ceived a telegraphic call for troops
from Mayor Farley of Cleveland last
night and sent a reply tly after mid
night:
"Telegram received. Gov. Bushnell
directs prompt compliance with request.
Will have regiment leave here early in
the morning.
On arrival at Newark the Chilticothe
companies with four Columbus compan-
les and Fourth Regiment, left on the
military train, and other companies Will
be picked up en- route 10 Cleveland.
Gelipr.. .tN'ina goes wi,h the troops
and VIII lA>o personal command III
Clevt .aiIi.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-25
SINGULAR FISH CRADLES.
A Father Fish who Hatches HIS
Young In His Mouth.


In the Nile there Is a singular fish
that has been known from early Bible
times. 1t IS dedicated to the Apostle
Simon or Peter, Is known rs Tilapia
simonis and Is especially common in
Palestine and the sea or lake OF Tlbe-
RUS Nearly all these fishes have Il
singular method of caring for their
Young At the time OF spawning the
mother fish forms little nest among
the reeds and rusheS, in which she de-
posits perhaps 200 green eggs. about
the size of shot, which she Immediate
ly deserts Curously enough, in all
the thousands of fishes but three orfour
instances are known where the mother
displays any affection for her young or
remains by Them
The father stations himself by the
nest and presently appears to be dining
upon the eggs, but If he Is carefully
watched 1t will be seen that he is TAX
ing them into his mouth with the
greatest care and not swallowing
them They are lodged in what cor
responds to the cheeks and held there.
The eggs soon hatch, the little fishes
grow and the countenance Of Mr.. Tia
pia becomes greatly swollen and puff
cd out Of all semblance to his former
self. He cannot begin to close his
mouth and presents most extraordt-
nary appearance.
TO accommodate and protect the
growing family the fish submits to
great Inconvenience and only permits
them to escape when it Is physical
impossibi]ity to hold them any longer.
At this time the father will undergo
severe treatment rather than relin-
qulsh his progeny. He has been thrown
out upon the beach, but still clings to
his charge, even during his death
struggles. Many Of the young remain
in this singular cradle until they are
four inches in length.-Philadclphia
Inquirer.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-25
Railroad Accident.

The passengers on the Suburban
train from Montpelier near - o'clock
today were somewhat frightened by an
a, cident to the engine which fortunately
turned out to be of little Importance.
The front journal on the engine broke
and let the sides down onto the ties
which were pretty well torn up. 1t
happened just this side of the Shepard
farm. No one hurt.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-25
MAY FIRES.

Inquirer.


Once Involved Human Sacrifice.
Sir John Snclair's "Statistical 4Ac-
count Of Scotland" contains notices OF
many old customs, which still contin-
ued to be observed in the Highlands,
though they We're even then fast dying
out. From the eleventh volume of that
great work. which was published in
1901 and the succeeding years, we
learn on the authority of the minister
Of Callander, Perthshire, that the boys
Of the township assembled in a body
upon the moors on May day, and pro-
ceeded to dig circular trench leaving
the soil In the center undisturbed, SO as
to form Low table Of green turf, suf-
ticient in size to accommodate the
whole party.
They lighted fire and prepared u
custard Of milk and eggs, and large
oatmeal cake, which they baked upon
stone placed in the embers. When they
had eaten the custard, they divided the
cake into as many equal portions as
there were persons in the assembly and
daubed one Of those pieces with char
coal until it was perfectly black. They
then placed all the pieces of cake to-
gether in a bonnet, and each in turn
drew one blindfolded. the holder Of the
bonnet being entitled to the last piece.
The boy who drew the blackencd por-
ton was destined to be sacrificed and
was compelled to leap three times
through the flames.
Although the ceremony had degen-
Grated into mere pastime for boys, 1t
is evident that it must once upon n
time have involved the actual sacrifice
Of q human being in order to render
the coming summer fruitful.-Gentle-
mans Magazine.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-25
Peace Conference.

Hague, July 25.--The last business
session of the peace conference was held
today. Tomorrow or next day another
meeting will be held. when the protocol
emDodying declarations will be slgneN.
OF the conventions, only the first, reai :
inc TO ARBITRATION, is substantiated This
will probably be the only one signed by
the Powers generally.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-25
More Defences.

Washington, July 25.-The President
today named new battries along the New
England coast as follows Battery Long
to be situated on the land at the head of
Boston Harbor Fort Strong i'll honor OF
the late Maj. Gen. Geo. 5. Strong,
Growers Cliff Boston Iarbor Fort Banks
in honor of the late Maj. Gen. N. p.
Banks.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-25
WASHINGTON.
Edward Emory is improving
Glenn Coffin is quite ill with lumba-

Edward Emory is improving.
Glenn Coffin is quite ill with lumba-
go.
A SON was born to Mr. and Mrs. Will
G. Eastman July l6.
Stanley Wilson is at home from Tufts
College for the summer vacation.
A large number from this town at
tended the exercises at Barre Burns
day.
The South Washington schoolhouse is
to be repaired, G. Ii. and G. 4. Smith
doing the work.
The Y. P. c. U. gave their fortnight
ly ice cream social Saturday evening at
which about Is were present.
Mrs. c. G.. McAllister was home
over the Sabbath. Her daughter lnez
returned to Chelsea with her.
Henry Richardson is not to build a
house this season as he intended, but
has sold his lumber and is deliverinm it
to parties in Barre.
DR.. Womer is getting out some fine
stock from his quarry at Washington.
He has lately shipped car load to G.
Ii. More at Montpelier,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-25
Plot Found Out

Paris Jnly 25-Ii is stated officially
that ex-Major Esterhazy is to be given
safe conduct from Rennes to testify in
the Dreyfus case. La Siech claims that
it had discovered great Bonaparte
plot in which Paul De Ronlede, Prince
Nez and the ex Empress Engemi are
implicated.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-25
To Support Uncle Sam.

Hong Kong, July 25-lsabelo Artri-
cho, rival OF Aguinaldo, and a leader
in the provinces of northern Luzon, has
issued manifesto calling on the people
of his province to lay down arms and
support the United States.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-25
The New Secretary.

Washington July 25-Elihu Root had
conference this morning with Alger.
The various officers were called to meet
Root but after they were assembled it
was decided to postpone the introduction
until Friday when Root begins his
duties.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-25
Kruger Resigned.

London, July 2j.-Reuter's telegram
from Cape Town reiteraes the stat =
ment hat the Kruger has lesigned'
Digg, rs news denies the report.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-25
Unanswerable Question .

The Vermont newspapers with almost
unanimity are asking Congressman
Powers what there in is his record that
entities him to longer congressional
term than ten years. The question de-
serves reply. And with almost the
same unanimity the newspapers are
urging Ex-Governor Carroll s. Page to
the fore. Rutland News.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-25
Dismantling Shamrock.

Glasgow, July 25.-The work of dis
mantling the Shamrock preparatory to
her voyage to New York commenced to-
day.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-25
Opening Attraction
Aug. 23==24 '99
SALE OF SEATS.

SALE OF SEA- 5.
this
W. H. Gadng These
delivered and 10th, 49, The first
sold before the doors
evening Good predict that will be sold
There sold all wish to
the theatrical attraction that visited Ver-
mont, should seals week
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-25

PRICES.
The prices arc within the reach of all, and for the
opening arc placed at
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-04-07
AN EXCELLENT COMBINATION.
Successful Enterprise That Is Based
mn Merit

Successful Enterprise That Is Based
on Merit.
A few remedies which have attained
to worldwide fame. as truly bene-
fetal in effect and giving satisfaction
to millions of people everywhere, are
the products Of the knowledge OF the
most eminent physicians, and present
ed in the form most acceptable to the
human system by the skill of the
worlds great chemists; and one of the
most successful examples is the Syrup
of Figs manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co. Unlike host of imi-
tations and cheap substitutes, Syrup
of Figs is permanently beneficial in
it's effects, and therefore lives and pro-
notes good health. while inferior pre-
parations are being cast aside and for
gotten. In olden times if a remedy
gave temporary relief to individuals
here and there, it was thought good;
but now-a.d days laxative remedy must
give satisfaction to all. If you have
never used Syrup of Figs, give it a
trial, and you will be pleased with it,
and will recommend it to your friends
or to any who suffer from constipa-
ton, or from over. feeding, or from
colds, headaches, bliousness, or. other
ills resulting from an inactive condi-
ton of the kidneys, liver and bowels.
In the process OF manufacturing the
pleasant family laxative made by the
California Fig Syrup Co. and named
Syrup of Figs, figs are used. as they
are pleasant to the taste; but the
medicinal properties of the remedy are
obtained from an excellent combination
of plants known to be incidentally laxa-
tive and to act most benefcially. AS
the true and original remedy, named
Syrup of Figs, is manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup Co. only. knowl.
edge of that fact will assist in avoid
ing the worthless limitations manufac-
tuTed by other parties. The Company
has selected for years past the leading
publications of the United States
through which to inform the public of
the merits of its remedy. and among
them this paper is included, as will be
seen by reference to its advertising COL
umns.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-04-07
MilIionaires in the Senate.

The number of millionaires in the
senate stands in no danger of being
diminished by the new members who
have been elected to that branch of
congress. Already there are five new
ones added to the list, with a posi-
bility of the election of several more
men whose wealth aggregates over the
required six figures that are necessary
to keep up the standard of the mil
lionaires' club, as the senate has been
designated by ex-senator ingalls,.
Chauncey M. Depew of New York, John
Kean, Jr., of New Jersey, Nathan B.
Scott of West Virginia, Mr.. McCum.
Der of North Dakota, and w. A. Clark
of Montana are the newly elected ones,
Wisconsin will probably send mil
lionaire senator, and several more are
expected from the western states.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-04-07
DELIVERING TRAIN ORDERS.


The device consists of light wooden
hoop about eighteen inches in diameter,
crossed at the ends, and made to slip
into handle about four feet long. The
"19" order is fastened In the hoop by a
wire.
The agent holds the loop at arms
length, and as the engine passes him
the engineer runs his arm through it,
takes off his message and throws the
hoop off the train. Before the tail end
of the train has reached him the agent
has attached the conductors order in
another hoop and delivers it to him In
the same way as he did to the engineer.
The little hoops readily slip out of the
handle to which they are attached, and
they are large enough to be easily
caught by the tralnmen.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-04-07
cATcH ORDERS ON rHE az.
Erie Employees Have a Device for
Giving Train Commands.

Erie Employees Have a Device for
Giving Train Commands.
1t Is no longer necessary for trains on
the Chicago division of the Erie Road
to stop for orders. BY the use of a
simple little device engineers and con-
ductors are enabled to catch their Or
ders from station operators while the
train Is going at full speed. For years
railroad officials have been perplexed
for some plan by which what are
known in railway parlance as the 10"
order could be delivered without vast
Ing time in stopping trains to receive
the same. This order is what Is tech
nically known as an extending one,
which means that 1t gives the crew of
the receiving train permission to 60
farther than the original orders allow
ed to meet train from the opposite di-
rection. As the order never restricts
the movement of train it has come to
be the practice of trainmen to receive
1t on the fly.
The delivery of these instructions in
this manner has been accomplished in
various ways with Indifferent success.
One of the common customs has been
for the telegraph operator to wrap the
communications around stones and
throw them into the cab and into the
caboose as the train passed the station.
Sometimes they landed all right, but
oftener they missed their marks and
fell on the ground, and the train was
minus its orders. Somebody, just who
nobody seems to know, has invented
little arrangement by which these Or
ders can be easily and surely delivered
to the trainmen while the trains pass
stations at forty-five miles an hour.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-04-07
FOR MEN ONLY.
DR.. FOOTE g. STAFF

Men requiring unsurpassed treatment should
consult personally or by letter "Free'' with the
pioneer and only exclusive mems specialists in the
United States. Diseases of men made the
study OF q lifetime. Unfortunates everywhere
should Immediately communicate with DR.. Foote,
Of Chicago Everything confidential. Remedies
sent everywhere in sealed packages and letters In
plain envelopes. Correspondence solicited. Latest
Surgical. Medical and Electrical methods
aaoopteo' peingng the stomach WIN drugs aban-
thorzed and selt-styled specialists In Western
towns. Few genuine specialists locate outside of
New York or Chicago In these cities your pri-
vate affairs safe. UneQualed treatment for all
diseases and weaknesses of the Genito- U rinary,
Sexual. Reproductive and Nervous Systems. Inn
pediments TO marriage removed. "Syphala"
positively purifes the blood, cures syphilis and
removes all white ulcers in throat or mouth cop
per colored spots on body and eruptions on skin,
also catarrh and rheumatism. ''VigOraIa,' the
only permanent restorer and invigorator, gives
vigor to vital organs and nerves. prevents and
cures grip. u per bottle. for e5. Trial bottles
either remedy, half price.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-04-07
HOW'S THISf

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh that can not be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo o.
We, the Undersigned have known F. ].
Cheney for the last 10 years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obliga-
tons made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAX, Wholesale Druggists. To-
ledo, o.
Druggists. Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally. act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Testimonials sent free
Price Toe per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Halls Family Pills the best.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-04-07
All the sugar factories and oil plant

All the sugar factories and oil plants
in Russia have been combined, and
some of the iron and steel and textile
industries are also being trustified. In
England, Germany, and Belgium some
trusts have been formed lately, and
there is talk of matchmaking the met.
al industries especially. American
competition is causing European CAPT.
talists to enter closed federations for
self-protection.
The flesh of alligators tastes very
like veal, and is regarded as a deli.
cacy by many people in India.
Some of the stars move with a We.
locity Of 80 miles a second.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-04-07

San Francisco, April lone of the
boldest and most daring robberies in the
annals of San Francisco was committed
Thursday in front of Wells, Fargo & Co.'s
office on Second street, when sack con-
tanning $2500 in gold coin was stolen from
the seat on an express wagon belonging
to Joseph N. H. Waters, while the latter
was engaged in conversation by a strang-
or
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-04-07
TRY ALIENS roor-EAsE.

A powder to be shaken into the shoes.
At this season your feet feel swollen, ner-
vous and uncomfortable. If you have
smarting feet or tight shoes, try Aliens
Foot Ease. 1t rests and comforts; makes
walking easy. Cures swollen and sweating
feet, blisters and callous spots. Relieves
corns and bunions of all pain and is a GER
tain cure for Chilblains, Sweating, damp
or frosted feet. We have over thirty thou
sand testimonials Try it today. Sold by
all druggists and shoe stores for 25c. Trial
package FREE. Address. Allen s. Ohm
sted; LIE Roy, N. Y.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-04-07

One of the neatest looking gear cases
on the market is formed on an end
less flexible tube slitted along its inner
face and stretched over the chain COM
pletely pinning it between the sprochet
wheels and opening partially for pas
sage around them as it revolves with
the chain,
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-04-07
Mexican Congress Opened.

City of Mexico, April president
Diaz opened the spring session of congress
last night, large number of spectators,
including many prominent American trav.
elers in the country, being present. The
president in his message gave complete
review of the business and general inter
ests of the country. The finances were
shown to be in excellent condition.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-04-07

To cleanse the dust from railway
seats and other upholstered cushions
new device is formed of suction
pipe entering casing having an open
bottom, the latter being drawn over
the cushions or used to beat them to
dislodge the dust, which passes off
through the pipe.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-04-07

An improved car brake is formed of
two semi-circulaf bands surrounding
friction plates attached to the wheels,
one end of each band being attached to
the car frame, while the other is con-
nected TO beam operated by the brake
lever tc tighten the bands around the
disks.