davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-15

And Bank at Per- Amboy, N. J,
Closes It's doors.
BIG SHORTAGE CHARGED.
Said That the Missing Man Took
100000 of the Banks Mon
ey tn n Comparatively
Short Period,

Jersey City, July 15.-The Mddlesex
County bank at Perth Amboy, N. j.. is
closed, and the bank is in the hands of
expert accountants, who have been CON
Quoting an examination since Thursday.
Cashier Edward NJ. Valentine has
been missing since Monday, and Il short
age in the banks funds has been diseDv'
cred, which, according to the informa-
ton given to the police, approximates
100000, although the bank officials were
indisposed to estimate the loss, prefer
ring to await the result of the expert ex-
animation.
An excited crowd Of dopositors collect
ed about the bank when it became known
that the banks doors had closed. 1t Is
understood that President Watson In
formed the police Thursday night of the
shortage, and conference with Chief
Of Police Burke followed.
The details of how the money disap-
peared have not been made public. Cash
Ter Valentine had been in the banks EN-
ploy for several years and was consider
ed man of steady habits. His wife and
three children are now at Ocean Grove,
N, j., and the Valentine house is closed.
Left Ocean Grove Monday.
Some weeks ago Cashier Valentine
took his family to Ocean Grove, where
he spent Sunday with his family. He
left Ocean Grove Monday morning, and
1t was supposed that he was going to the
bank, but 1t is believed he did not got of
the train at Perth Anboy.
1t has been learned that he cashed
checks amounting to something between
$1,000 and $4,000 at the Park National
bank, New York, which is the CORE
spondent of the Middlesex County bank
Chief Burke said that Valentines
populations amounted to 100000 and
had been extended over period Of sev
eral months and that he had covered up
the shortage by false entries.
Valentine Is 80 years old, and a detail
ed description has been FURNISHED to the
police of various cities in an effort to
trace him.
The bank was organized with capital
Of $4,000, and It has a surplus of $780,
600 1t is the only bank in Perth Am
boy. The deposits in the bank amounted
to more than $500, 900, and the loss will
fall chiefly upon the small depositors of
the bank.
U. b. Watson. the president of the in
stitution, declined to be interviewed. but
said that he might make a statement
later as TO the amount Of the alleged
defalcation and as to the whereabouts of
the cashier. Mr.. Watson would not say
how the shortage had been discovered
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-15

Jured dock. From such Information as
he has been able to gather and with q
previous knowledge of the condition of
the dock he is inclined to the belief that
1t can be put in shape for use again in
about ten months time. 1t is by no
means certain that temporary repairs
cannot be made in the meantime that
will enable the department to continue
to use the dock.
1t SO happens that plans had already
been drawn and an appropriation
amounting to 100000 had been secured
for the purpose of reconstructing this
dock. 1t was originally fine dock, but
was much injured through the construc-
ton of the big timber dock No. 3 In its
immediate vicinity. 1t had shown signs
of weakness for some time, and just be-
fore the war the appropriation was Sc"
cured to rebuild it.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-15
Dig Up the Dust,

A Mississippi editor makes this an
peal to delinquent subscribers: "Fish
down into your pocket and dig up dust.
The editor is hungry and the paper bout
to 'nst We've trusted you for several
months and done it with smile, so lust
return the compliment and trust us for
awhile Our wife she needs some stock.
ings and baby needs dress, Jimmy
needs some breeches and so do Kate
and Bess. Pud is on the hog train and
Peggy sick with grief, and, good gosh
almighty, can't You give n man relief
Shell out those nickels and turn loose
the dimes, turn EN- loose and whistle,
and veil have better times. There will
be fewer patches on the bosom of our
pants, and We'll make the paper better
II we have half chance. DON give us
that old story, long gene to seed bout
taking more family papers than the
Family want to read, but help to feed
the printer, and he'll help our town to
grow and thus escape the sulphur in
the regions down below
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-15
TORE DOWN GERMAN FLAG.
A Fourth of July Incident NJ hoho-
lulu Hotel.


Honolulu, via Victoria, H. y, July
15.-There was flag incident mere on
the Fourth of July which promises 70 pe
made an International episode. Carr
Klemme, the proprietor of the Orpheum
hotel, gayly decorated his building III
American eolors, hoisted the American
flag over ii and under the American nag
the German flag. Latter friend of ms
wanted to use an, American flag, ana
Klemms good naturally loaned him HIS
leaving the German flag houtirg alone
from the flagstaff.
]. H. West saw it and ordered klemmes
to haul it down. There had been III w1h
between the two men before,and klemme
refused to take orders from his enemy.
West thereupon gathered a lot of sol,
diers from the transport Sheridan ana
showed them the German flag hoatlhg
on the Fourth Of July in American ter
ritory.
The soldiers at once proceeded to the
roof, tore down the German flag and de-
stroyed it and put into its place some
red, white and blue bunting. torn from
the other decorations of the buildings.
West has been fined 500 in the police
court for malicious mischief, and the
German consul general will make re-
port of the matter to his government.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-15
Hjg HUnIraGth Year.

Minneapolis, Mimi, July 13.-Robert
G. Harper was the guest of honor at
birthday party which was attended by a
large company of friends. The stgni1i-
canoe of the occasion was the fact that
Mr. Harper has lived 100 years. He
was born near Dublin, Ireland, July IL.
1888, and removed to Canada in 1854.
He is spending his declining days with
son here Mr.. Harper is strong and Wig
orous, writes "A firm hand and takes an
active interest in the affairs Of the day.
Mr. Harper comes from longlived fam
ily, his grandmother laving been LIB
years of age at the time Of her death
and his mother 104.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-15
Cane Parliament Onens

Cape Town, July 15.--The parliament
Of Cape Colony was opened. A large
crowd of people assembled outside the
parliament building hailed the arrival Of
Sir Alfred Miner, the British high COM
missioner and governor of Cape Colony.
with deafening cheers, after which God
Save the Queen" was twice sung by the
people The speech of the governor did
not refer to the political situation, ex,
cepting that he said the relations be-
tween Cape Colony and the states, COL
onies and territories of South Africa
were friendly.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-15
Too Easy with His Prisoners.

Chicago. July ia federal warrant
has been issued for the arrest of Sheriff
Coulson of La Sale county. Some time
ago in the United States coNrt here
William r. Hennfng of Chicago, was
sentenced to the Ottawa Jail for nine
months for keeping a bucket shop. 1t is
alleged that Henning has been allowed
by the sheriff to go at will about the
town of Ottawa. The charge Against
the sheriff is permitting prif oner to
escape" although Henping hasf not fled
and apparently never had any intention
of leaving Ottawa till the expiration of
his term Of Imprisonment.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-15
Altered Crooks Identified.

Cheyenne, Wy, July l5.-Deputy Mar
shall Nickel of Montana has reached here
with Dave Putty and Bud Nolan, arrest
ed at Dillon, Mon, June 20 charged
with several postollice robberies in Wy
oming ana believed to be the principals
In the Union Pacific hold up on June 2.
The men have been identified by Post
master Budd of Big Piney, Wy, as the
parties who robbed his office in August
last. They have also been identified as
the men known in Wyoming as the Rob-
erts brothers. They will be held here
for trial in the United States court.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-15
Nelson Downing the proprietor of the

Nelson Downing the proprietor of the
new Commercial House livery stable
has just purchased fo4' public livery
horse the PAGER Ben Perrin OF Tom
Perrin and has also got new line OF
buggies and harnesses making all his
teams of Il first class order. He is also
running first class feed stable. Mr..
Downing has been with the City Hotel
for the past two years, and for the
fifteen years previous he had charge of
a large stable in Boston.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-15
BARRE FIRE DEPARTMENT
N. d. PHELPS, CHIEF.

The meetings of the Barre Fire De-
partnlent take place as follows and al
firemen are requested to take notice:
Hose Co. No. 2-The first Monday OF
every month at No. Barre Hose House.
Hose 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
nesday at Prospect St. Hall.
Department meeting---Last Friday Of
every month at Prospect st. Hall.
Firemans Club--Third Tuesday.
All meetings at z p. m.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-15
RnatflIfsa EMIL Celebrated.

Paris, July Magnificent weather
favored the national fete day. The pub
lie and many private Buildings were dee
grated with flags. NM. Deroulede and
Marcel Habert and several hundred
members of the Patriotic league march
ed to the Place de la Concorde and de-
posted wreath at the foot Of the
strassburg statue amid cries Of "vlve
parmee." "Vive Deroulede" NJ. De-
roulede in turn shouted: "Vive IA re-
publique Francaise"' "Vive Ia nation
Frnncaise.' "Vive TAlsace-L Lorraine"
He then requested the leaguers to dis
perse Some of them attempted to con-
tinue the demonstration, but the police
scattered them
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-15
New York millionaire Robbed.

New York, July 15.-Two masked
burglars, colorcd man and a white man.
broke into the handsome residence Of
Levi l.. Brown, at West Fiftieth
street, stole about 81 900 worth of prop
erty, held up Mr.. Browns grandson at
the points of their pistols and then lock-
ed him in wardrobe. They were pur-
sued into the railroad tunnel on Park
avenue, where a policeman captured the
negro. He is Frederick Bend. 80 years
old His mask and some of the stolen
property were found Oh him,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-15
"reat Welcome to Oreror,.

san Francisco. July ia noisy md
enthusiastic welcome greeted the Orogou
volunteers and the California s;rnn
corps when they landed preparatory 20
gong into camp at the Preside and ~,
uh"' mastering out. A brilliant nrocas-
SION IN which were Major Noble ~
erai ~hafter's aid, and Governor Geer %
oregon and his staff, escorted tba w. VI
turned soldiers to camp. All alone H.
ines Of march the men were cheorea '4 .e
.he echo, and bands hired by indiyiduol "
piavu lively music. As tho soId;"
passed pa the Palace hotel they were delnr
cd with flowers thrown from 10 "..as
dows by the guests, ' WIN
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-15
Will Cheaper Jamaica Coffee.

Kingston, jamaica, July 15.-While
the returned Jamaican delegates to
Washington maintain reserve regarding
the terms of the reciprocity treaty, dur
ing an interview one of them inndvert-
emily minated that coffee would expert
ence material reduction, if not obtain a
preferential duty over Brazilian coffee.
They all agree that the treaty will be
highly satisfactory, and the pro-Amer-
lean sentiment is consequently intensi-
fynr
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-15
Deuth of Colonel Smith,

st. Louis, July 15.-Lfeutenant Colonel
Smith, in charge of the United States
quartermasters department here, is dead.
Except for his housekeeper, nobody else
was in the house. his wife Being absent
in Arizona visiting married daughter
Colonel Smith had complained of ston-
ach trouble. but he was apparently not
seriously i'll. Colonel Smith. who was
born in New York, entered the service
at the outbreak of the civil war as first
sergeant of Company ID, Fifth Califor-
mia infantry.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-15
Loving CUP For HYMN.

Denver, July 15.-Willam ]. Bryan
passed through Denver en- route to Roul-
der, where in the evening he delivered
his lecture on "I.resent Problems" be-
fore the Texas-Coorado Chautauqua.
He was met at the depot by Governor
Thomas and Mayor .Johr son. who es-
corted him to Boulder. At Cripple Greek
Mr.. Bryan was presented with II loving
cup made of silver and gold in The ratio
of 10 to l.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-15
England Wins on the Rifle Range

London, July 15,-The contest for the
Kolapore cup on the rifle range at Bis
ley was concluded and won by the Eng
fish team. The score was as follows:
First straightforward, 243; Canada. 24O;
Guersey, 237; India, 1856; Jersey, 229.
Second stage-England. 2G5; Canada,
1853; Guernsey, 25S; India, 246; Jersey,
254. Totals, England, 76S: Canada, 759;
Guernsey, 1856; Jersey, ia; India, TOP.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-15
Blow Mt Insurance Companies,

jefferson City. Mo-, July 15.-The SUI
preme court has overruled a motion for
rehearng In the cases of u fire insur-
ance companies against wheh writ of
custer was issued by this court for viola
ton of the antitrust law. Attorneys
Given Campbell and james Il. Wad-
dell. for the companies, then filed a mo-
ton for modification of tho Judgment to
allow the companies to do business up
on such terms as the court may deem
just and proper in the premises The
court adjourned to consider the motion.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-15
Cyclic Is Make New Recnrds

Salt Lake City. July 15.-Two worlds
records were broken here on the Salt
palace eighth of Il mile saucer track
john Lawson. the "Terrihle Swede. !"
paced by tandems. rode a mile in
81 30, breaking the worlds record for
mat distance on an indoor track. Glen
Turville of Philadelphia in the five mila
professional event went the distance in
IL minutes 20 seconds.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-15
Message From Admiral Dewey.

Washington, July 15.-The following
cable dispatch from Admiral Dewey has
been received at the navy department:
~Olympia in voluntary quarantine. As
soon as coaled proceed to TrieSt for
pratique and recuperation of men," This
is understood to mean that at Trieste
clean bill of health will be obtained.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-15
Presbyterian Si;niFA Hisnppea

Leroy, N. V. July 'o.-i.ev, William
Hay, who has been pastor Of the Pres
byterian church at HrthHny and East
Bethany since October, 1885, has mys-
teriously disappeared and has not been
heard from since june II. On that day
he left homo. telling his wife he was
going to Paisley, Ont, to look after the
estate of his father, who died On May
IS. 1t is believed he either became mcn
tally unbalanced or that he has met with
fo,ll uny
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-15
BIZ Posters Elect Officers

Chicago, July 15.-The following off,
GERS for the ensuing year have been
elected by the Associated Bill Posters
of the United States and Canada: Presi-
dent James +. O'Mclia. Jersey City.
N. j.. vice president. James A. Curran.
Denver; secretary, Charles f. Bryan,
Cleveland; treasurer. A. x. Reale. Sioux
Fails, La. The next annual meeting Of
the association will be held in Atlantic
City, n. j.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-15
Want Their Work Investigated.

Buffalo. July 15.--A special to The
News from Albion says: The board Of
managers of the Western House Of
Refuge For Women held a meeting at
the institution in Albion. They decided
to ask Governor Roosevelt TO hold their
designations until he could make full
investigation of the charges made by
Comptroller Morgan and requested that
the investigation be made thorough and
at once.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-15

The Silver Democrats are wary IN
deed this time and do not apparently in
tend to be hampered by any "nigger in
the fence" judging by the cut given to
the Democrat National Committeeman
Gahan, German and Wall in not invit-
ing them to the Democratic mass meet
ing in Chicago.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-15
A BONANZA.

We will give to any person calling al
our office and paying 80 C. for a two
months subscription to the TELEGRAM
one of those elegant souvenirs of the
1st Vermont Regiment at Chickamauga
which retail at SO cents. Only II limited
supply will be given away so hurry l
YOU want one of them.
Elm. St. BARRE PRESS Ct'.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-15
New Room For the Snnr,1rocI

Southampton, July 15,It traIwpires
that a new noon. even larger than the
present one. is being constructed for the
cup challenger Shamrock in the belief
that the lighter air in America will en-
able her to carry Il conSil crably greater
eXpanSe of canvas than during her trial
race with britannia.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-15
General Clapp Dead

Hartford. July 15.-General John r
Clapp, aged 81 years, one of the host
known military men in the state. is dead
lie had been failing for some time and
on Monday was brought home from Mad.
lson. where he had gone in the hone ~
benefiting his health. He died of Rripht,s
disease, with complications, and was
conscious to within half an bour of 49,
end 'AS
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-15
GrasshOppers Scare Grain Men,

Minneapolis. July 15.--A special from
Duluth says: Reports have been received
here by grain men that vast clouds of
grasshoppers have alghted On the fields
In the vicinity of Rolla, N. D.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-15
LADIES. ATTENTION!

Miss Kirk, of Montreal, who taught
scientific dress cutting to a number OF
Barre ladies last season, has opened a
class at 1913 State Street, River Side.
Montpelier, June IS. Ladies wishing
to avail themselves of this opportunity
will please call at once.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-15
THE BRO0XLYN DRYDOCK.
Expected That II Can lie Put In
Shape In Tea Mouths.

Washington, July 15.--The navy de-
partmcnt has received telegram from
Admiral Philip. commandant of the
New York navy yard. briefly announcing
the serious injury sustained by drydock
No. 2 from the heavy storm of Wednes-
day night. The admira's telegram
gave no details beyond the statement
that the filling behind the dock had been
washed out and the west abutment
forced in.
Admiral Endicott, chief Of the bureau
Of yards and docks, will go over to New
York to make an inspection of the in
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-15
Hurt ut IL Barn RnikinH.

Markdnla. Ont. July 15.-At barn
raising near here Il bent gave way and
buried several men underneath it. H}n~
can Mcintyre. Henry McL.aughrey. Fee.
Brown and John Palnstrr We're terribly
injured, and the recovery of the fist
three is doubtful.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-15
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 in at
our office before 10 a. m. on the day
they are to appear.
BARRE PRESS COMPANY.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-15
Fourth Glass pOstmnsters.

Washington July 15.-The following
fourth class postmasters have been APP
pointed:
New York-Chase Lake, Eta d. Craw-
ford; Corona, George l.. Rapelye.
Pennsylvania-Spangler, Il. II. Nc
Goryay
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-15

nareeiona' July lo.-Four bombs were
e1ploded IN dfNerent parts of the CITY
No serious damage was done, but the OK
cltement is intense. The authors of the
outrages are unknown.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-15

vur,c-rs, was S1BO,o2o. Among o ,tIe
most important were Tpphires soo ,o.o
quartz crystal, $4,000, and turquoise
$4,000
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-15
Cotton Steady Despite Floods.

Though cotton is steady in spite of
Texas floods ut G.19 cents, and the gen
ernl demand for cotton goods Is full and
sustairs prices, Il reduction of half cent
in some fancy prints is reported. Larger
distribution is expected this month, and
export demand increases. In wool Il
great speculation is in progress, sales in
two weeks reaching 22,261, 100 pounds
against 24,l12 500 in 1857. when the buy
ing was to anticipate new duties 1t is
worth noticing that no purchases by
manufacturers are mentioned, save one
for 400, 600 loon'ls, thn"gh there is much
calculation tnnt "Nr manufacturers
must buy al any l.rj"" a"kod. West
ern frenzies sometimes make eastern
markets, but a. Il rule consumers make
prices in the end.
In striking contrast with official and
other wheat reports are the recorded re-
ceipts at western ports, S,OS8, 146 bush
els In two weeks against l,471.739 fast
year 1t is not strange prices have de-
clined fve-eighths, and exports. -four in
cluded, were from Atlantic ports In July
thus far 4,1S5.014 bushels, against H.
OS3,312 last year, and from Pacific ports
1910. 49, against sol, 100 last year, be-
besides 50o,7S5 bushels this year from
other ports. Corn exports are also sur
prising, 5,S15,214 bushels in two weeks,
against 1851 o9S last year. but less sur
prising than western receipts, 1882, 341
bushels, against 4,561071 last year.
Nevertheless the price advanced a frac-
ton.
Failures for the week have been 1863
in the United States. against 215 last
year, and n in Canada, against % last
year
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-15
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
Closing Quotations of the New York
Stock Exchange.

New York. July Il.
Money on call easier at 4 per cent. Prime
mercantile paper 3l@a4;4 per cent. Sterling
exchange steady, with actual business in
bankers bills at $4.S714a4,S,l9 for demand and
at S4.s4a4.s44 for 60 days. Posted rates,
-. S5a4.s6 and S4,sSa4.S'k. Commercial bills,
81 1915. Silver certificates, G0a0c Bar silver,
Coo. Mexican dollars 47Sc, Government
bonds firm. State bonds inactive. Railroad
bonds firm.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-15
Young Nnn Killed by Train.

Dunkirk. y. V. July 15.-FranS Jack
son, aged 10, who resided near Irvine N,
Pa, was struck and instantly killed by II
train.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-15
FOR SALE,

Nv house and lot at 46 Washington
street are for Sale.
s1.n DIR. G. F. CAMP.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-15
TERMS:

Baseball cranks are beginning to
"stand on their toes' now to see who
is to carry off the pennant in the Natio-
nal League.