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Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-22

Washington, July 222.-The negotiations
on the Franco American reciprocity
treaty have narrowed down to a question
as to whether II specified articles are
to be omitted from the minimum tariff
list allowed by France to the United
States. These excepted articles include
steel rails. seeds, horses and some kind
of electrical Instruments. Practically the
only point remaining is as to whether
this government will except these IL artl-
Giles. 1t is understood that Embassador
Cambon's authority to sign the treaty is
conditioned by "A granting of all IL of
these exceptions.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-22
Diphtheria.

1t will surprise many to know that
there are al present seven cases OF dipA-
liberia on Pleasant street, three cases
being in the family of Mr., lradd, two
Ill John Taylor's family, one at Joe
buccr's and one at Nj. Parks. These
houses are situated in the same neigh
ourhood and it is alleged that the DIES
ease has It's organ in sewerage that was
allowed to run out from Il house on top
of the ground last fall and winter. The
house Is now connected with the sewer
a ccller was recently dug Where the
sewerage flowed, and the persons now
suffering with diphtherla are alleged to
have been around while the eXcavalin~
was going on. There is another very
light case of what may be diphtheria at
MIR. Tomkin number 20 Second street.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-22
Americans Tragic Dealt, Abroad.

London, July 22.-The dead body of a
man was found Upon the steps of Trinity
church, Landulno. Wales Death had
been caused by shot from a revolver.
In one of the dead mans pockets was
found an envelope indicating that his
name was Alfred Poole and that he came
from Coal Glen. Colo. There were also
upon the dead mans person Il letter dated
April o from &. w. Oakps, South Water
street, Denver, written upon paper bear
ing the letter head of Centennial lodge,
knights of pythias, Denver.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-22
EAST BARRE.

Next Wednesday afternoon at p. IN.
an ecclesiastical council Will be held at
Partrldge's Hall, at the cali of the First
Baptist Church of Barre, to consider the
matter of The ordination OF Mr.. Walter
+. Slurlevanl. Services Of ordination
Will probably be held i'll the Opera
House in the evening, the sermon Doln,
preached by Rev. j. A. McEIwalne, for
twenty years assistant pastor Of the
Clarendon Street Cnurch, Boston. of
which Rev. DR.. "A. j. Gordon was 20
long time pastor. Botn of these sell
vices will be open 10 the public.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-22
Mammoth Religious Convention.

Cleveland, July 22.-The twelfth am
nual convention of the National Chris
tan and Missionary alliance opened at
Beulah park, east of the city. and will
last ten days. Fully 1000 people from
all sections of the country will be quar-
tered at the camp grounds by next week.
Exercises will be conducted under the
direction of National President A. b.
Simpson. 1t is announced that the usual
opportunities for divine healing" will
be offered this year
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-22

London. July 22.-The newspapers here
are printing extraordinary stories regard
Ing Admiral Dewey and his crew. One
Of the papers says that, although the
crew of the Olympia is a motley collec-
ton of English. American, Russian. Aus
TRAN. French and even Chinese sailors,
all are as fond of Admiral Dewey as
though they had served a lifetime under
him. Another newspaper article declares
that the report that the Austrian gov
eminent has forbidden any official greet
ing of Admiral Dewey, out of considera-
ton for the feelings of Spain, is untrue.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-22
lnnlitS Slain In Nenrns

Washington, July 22.-The war de
partment has received the following ca
blegram from General Otis: "Captair
B. A. Byrne, Sixth infantry. with 7C
men, surprised united robber bands. Ne
gros, numbering 450 killed 115; wound
ed many: captured few rifles and re-
vovers. many hand weapons, large guam
tity stock; fighting at close distance
Byrncs' loss. killed. 1 wounded; names
not given. This action very beneficial
for quiet of Negros.'
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-22
Indians POnching In Wyoming.

Denver, July IA special to The
Republic from Cheyenne, wy, says:
Governor richards has again called
the attention of the authorities at
Washington to the fact that In
dams are unlawfully killing game
in Wyoming Two days ago Ban
mock Indian was arrested at Wells
with Il quantity of game III his pos
session, and information has been re-
ceived from the Jackson Hole country
that ii Indians are Strengthening game
thprp
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-22
1t Grades Down.

When girls engagement to an out
Of town man is reported, it is first
said that she Is to marry king. AS
time progresses the girls mother con.
fesses that the young man is prince
1t leaks out later that he works on a
salary and has to work Saturday
nights, and later, just before the wed
ding, no one is surprised at learning
that he is clerk and gives dancing
lessons on the side to make a living
Atchison Globe.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-22

London, July 22.-An explosion on
board the torpedo boat destroyer Bull.
finch on the Soent during her trial killed
seven and Injured II of those On board.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-22
THE WEATHER.

Boston--Fair tonight and Sunday, con-
tinued cool north east wind
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-22
SPECIAL NOTICES.

For SALE OR RENT.-A Buckley
two horse moving machine, nearly
new. Very cheap. &. b. DurKee'
72-tf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-14
FR0N GASaiNGG'fUN
FCoue Ipoadonce OF the Aiex ,id4r.. ds1cue.
WASHINGTON, Feb. Il.

fCorI G Ipondonce OF the htcX Nidl7" GsZcJIe.I
WASHINGTON, Feb. Il.
Alexandria is not the only place
whose communications have been cut
Oft by the late inclement weather. The
Norfolk line of steamers that has al
ways heretofore kept open, IS closed,
aad the boats OF The river lines are
either tied up here, or have beer
caught by tine les below aud nothing
can be heard of them. From many
parts Of the city ii is almost impossible
to reach other parts. Railroad travel
to and from the city in all directions Is
INSTRUCTED and ell sorts Of business
have beea severely harmed. The
newspapers have been unable to get
much news, and their subscribers have
mad great difficulty in receiving them.
Among the many claims now before
Congress Is one of Mr.. L. j. Powell, .
brother o; the late Col. John Powell.
sheriff OF Fairfax couuty. The Colonel
was Dinety-odd when be died, and his
brother is not many years bis junior.
Mr.. Powell lived near Nashville when
the war between the States broke out,
and being a Union man offered his
house to the federal commander there,
who had it loopednoled fer musketry.
His claim is for damages
The subcommittee OF the House ill.,
terstate commerce committee 10 whom
the Arlington bridge bill was referred
have not yet reported, but it is ex-
pected that the whole committee will
make report on it next Friday max
ing small appropriation for u starter.
The few people VINO have contrived
10 reach here from the edjoining Coun-
try sag the violence of the late blizzard
was unprecedented, that man and
beast alike suffered, and that such
game as had survived up to its com
mencement was efeclually destroyed,
having been either starved or frozen 10
death. Much suffering, they say, has
resul ed from lack OF fuel, people who
tad none, being unable either to cut
wood or to haul it to their homes.
There was not only slim attend
auce OF members Of Congress to day
and yesterday, but the galleries also
presented begeaTly array OF empty
benches, and 5ightseers At the Capitol
are few and far between, as there is no
little difficulty in reaching there. But
the fires there are kept al full Roadway
and all parts OF the building are warm
and comfortable.
The public reception to have been
given by the President this evening
hss beer postponed indefinitely.
The street cars have not yet resumed theil
trips here, aud the few people who are com
PEELED TO leave thei- houses, trudge along
through the streets as well as they can The
! oldest inhebtant says the blizzard was tb,
worst he ever experienced. All business i
still practically suspended.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-14
CAPTURE of uoilo.

MANILA, Feb 14-11:55 q. m.-The
gunboat Petrol just arrived here from
Iloilo brings news of the occupation of
that city by the American forces under
General Miller. The Filipinos were
given 81 hours to evacuste the city,
and were wnrned that if detected 10
anv hostile demonstrations they would
be fred upon. The warning was uD-
needed and the Baltimore and Petrol
shelled the beach. Under cover Of the
fire marines we're Landed, drove back
the natives and took possession. Before
leaving the Filipiuos set fire to the
city and then retrested to Jalo. The
American and German consua'e5 were
destroyed, together with number OF
other buildings, but the banks and
warehouses were saved. There were
no casualties among the Americans, but
the Filipinos are said to have lost
heavily,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-14
VIRGINIA NEWS

Philip J. Fravel, aged 6S years, died
suddenly and Unexpectedly at dis home
at Woodstock or Saturday.
An effort is TO be made to have the
section-msu Oh the Virginia railroads
feed the partridges during the present
severe weather.
Mr.. Henry j. Mesco, one of the
guards at the Richmond city jail, drop
ped dead at Fifth and Duval streets
shortly after O'Clock Saturday night
Apoplexy WIS the cause
Many Of the Northern Neck people
are delighted at another appropriation
of $4,000, secured by Congressman w
A. Jones, for the cleaning, deepening
etc, OF Nomini creek, in Westmore
land county.
Rev. ]. $. Garrison, of the ElinburG
Reformed Church. was chosen pres
dent OF tine proposed Massanutten Acad
envy, which will be- located st Wood
stock by the Virginia classes OF Reform
ed churches.
The sixth annual convention OF tht
Virginia Bankers Association will be
held in Richmond on Wednesday, Feb
ruary %. Hon. Lyman ]. Gage
Secretary Of the Treasury, mas prom
ised to attend and address the conven
! ton.
| a large cypress swamp in lower New
| Kent, belonging to Mr.. K. B. Walls
has recently been sold TO lumber firm
I from Tennessee, who, in the earl.
| spring, will put in the necessary ma
chinery for getting out the timber 70
! market.
| y negro burglar was captured il
The house OF Mr.. Frauk Biliey, il
Richmond early Oh Sunday morning
| The negro was heard in room and sew
eral young men were stationed so as t,
prevent MS escape. The negro Tough
desperately, but was finally subdue'
| and al officer took him 20 the station
bot1so
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-14
THE MILITARY CONVENTION.


The National Military Convention
which assembled last week at Tampa
Fla, adopted resolutions setting forth
the judgment of the convention on the
various plans proposed for improved
organization and increased efficiency in
the national guard and State militia
forces which must constitute the chief
reliance of the nation in time of war.
The enrolment Of these bodies as q
reserve federal force; uniformity in
arms, equipment, outfit and methods of
drill aud discipline, and annual assem-
blages for review, inspection and drill
under regular army officers, with fed
eral authority TO require additional
practice when necessary-such are the
chief recommendations of this represen.
tatiye gathering of citizen soldiers.
This Military Convention was un-
fortunate in the particular period of
time chosen for it's deliberations. At
the present juncture, when the re-
organization and increase of the regular
army is the chief object of administrn-
tive effort, the suggestions of the con-
vention will scarcely awaken an echo
in official circles; but they will un-
questionably be renewed at later date,
when the necessity of ultimate Deepen.
dence upon our citizen sodiery for the
public security shall have been clearly
demonstrated. To make as few actual
soldiers by profession ss may be, and as
many disciplined fighting men in peace
full pursuits as possible, is the only
problem of national defense under ex.
listing conditions of public obligation
and duty Philadelphia Record.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-14
LETTER FROM GENERAL LEE.

General Fitzhugh Lee, in letter to
his brother, Captain D. NJ. Lee. Of
Stafford county, says:
I'VE are getting along pretty well
down here, although the weather still
continues warm. have some II 900
or $1,000 men encsmped about seven
miles IRON HabsDa, on nigh ridges
overlooking the ocean. The situation
is very pretty and picturesque, and so
far the command has been remarkably
healthy-only about ninety-four men
in the hospitals in the whole command.
My duty is to preserve peace and order
and be ready at any time l am called
upon TO suppress rotous instructions
and disturbances. I am living in
tent next to the command, and am as
comfortable as under the circumstances
can be expected. General Brooke, the
third officer in rank in the regular
army, is in command of the whole
island, with his headquarters Ia snb-
urb of Habana called FedaGo.
"There are great many Americans
racing down here with just money
enough left after paying their passage
to last few days. Il is the same OLD
story of men looking for employment,
their money giving out, nowhere to
sleep, throwing themselves upon pub
lie charities
81 think after the affairs in the island
get more settled and some sort of gov
eminent is provided for the people,
strong enough to protect human life
and maintain property interests, there
might be chance to make some money
here. l would not, however, advise
anybody to invest money here until, as
that congre ssmsn once said, We know
where we are at
This is beautiful island. 1t is very
rich and fertile, with an ideal winter
climate. Everything is as green as pos
sible now, and the beautiful yard and
grounds att ched to the house where
1 have tire eadqlarters corps Offices are
filled with fooming flowers, the roses
particularly being very pretty"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-14

AN ANCIENT DEED.-A deed from William
Penn came to light in Chester Pa, last week
1t is dated 1902, and owing to its great an.
tiquity and excellent state OF preservation, is
au object OF much curiosity. An interesting
feature in conncc ion with the deed is that
the original grant of land conveyed by Penn
was maze 10 Thomas Minshsll, and the prop
erty is now held by Thomas Minshall, de-
scendant, the deed never having passed out
of the possession of the Minshall family.
The grant is in Middletown township, Della
ware county, and consisted of 1853 acres OF
land The parchment Is huge affair and
connected with it By blue string is the seal
of red wax. four inches across The face bears
the inscription 1863. Truth, Peace, Love
and Plenty" In the centre are three ears OF
corn and vine. On the reverse side is in
scribed: William Penn, Chief Proprietor
and Governour of PENNSYLVANIA" Thee words
are in the centre, while at the top and bottom
are the words Mercy" and Justice" The
seal is carefully preserved in round tin box
and does not bear scratch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-14
The Loss of the Bulgaria.

LONDON, Feb. IA cable dispatch
from St. Michaels, Azores, reports that
the Hamburg-American steamship Bull
garia, when spoken on February 5, was
in a sinking condition, with three holds
full Of water, her rudder broken and
her machinery disabled.
The Bulgaria had crew of ninety.
sight, and carried forty-one passengers
Twelve of the crew aud II passengers
were rescued and the owners OF the
snip are hopeful, however, that the
rest of the crew and passengers have
been rescued by other steamers in the
vicinity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-14
Destructive Fires.

CHICAGO, Feb. 1.-The Traders
warehouse was discovered to be on
fire early thia morning, and, despite the
exertions of the fire department, was
completely destroyed 1t is believed
that five or six persons persisted in the
flames.
LATER The loss will amount to over
Que million dollars, but there was no
loss of life.
HALIFAX, n. S, Feb. 14.-Duriug
a bowling snow storm last night fire
broke out in Higbee n. s.. and num-
her OF stores and warehouses were de-
stroyed. The loss is estimated at $500
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-14

IT WAS foretoii that the youngest OF
the present generation would suffer
from the taxes made necessary by the
Spanish war. The present indications
sre that that prophesy will be fulfilled.
BY the terms OF the treaty, twenty
millions must be paid for the Philip
pines, and the payment OF the claims OF
Americans for damages 10 Cuba and
Porto Rico has been assumed. Twenty.
six millions OF such claims have al
ready been filed, while five times thai
number are being or will be. And all
this, too, without taking any account
OF the millions that must be spent in
maintaining the greatly increased
army aud navy that will be necessary
to enforce aw and preserve order in ii
the conquered provinces. But. though
imperialism comes high, as the people
choose to have it aud are willing to be
taxed to any extent to pay for il, and
as the majority, irrespective of the
manner in which it is obtained, rules,
no body has right to object.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-14

HIS LOVE WAS WORTH S75,0OO.-
Estelle NJ. STREET., OF Cincinnati, O., al
leges breach of promise of marriage
made to her by Professor Louis Schmidt
on July Is, 1892. She says that she
has expected him to keep his promise,
and his failure to do SO has damaged
her to the extent of S75, 900, which she
asks the courts to give her. Schmidt is
now engaged to Miss Alma Berning.
haus. Miss STREET is charming young
woman, "a years of age, and considered
pretty. Professor Schmidt is the chem
ist of the Food and Dairy commission,
and 80 years of age. He inherited a
fortune at the death of his father, and
the Inheritance was considerably in
creased later at the death of his mother.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-14
The Storm

RICHMOND, Va, Feb 1.-THE storm
was general throughout the State.
The snow fall here was unprecedented.
Reports from Lexington state that
many cattle died from exposure. Roam
oke is completely cut of from all com
munication. In the Shenandoah Val.
ley the fall of snow was greater than
ever known there before. At Nor
folk the ice on the river and for some
distance out into the bay is OF such
thickness that navigation has been
almost entirely suspended.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-14
Wanted Women to See Him Die

HARRISBURG, Pa, Feb. 14-Frank
Ettebusb, young man recently dis
charged from the United States regu-
lar artillery, drank three ounces OF
leudauum Saturday evening in an at.
tempt to commit suicide. He had a
girl in Carlisle, and it was a case of
unrequited affection. He came from
Carlisle Saturday evening, and, after
securing the drug, drank it before a
room full of people. The physicians
have hopes OF saving his life.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-14
TUESDAY EVENING. FEB. IA, 1899.

COMPARISONS are not only odlous,
but, in the present instance, miserable,
The famous spell of bad weather forty
three wears ago was not circumstance
to the one that mas just atil'c-ed Us.
The ice on the river that then was
strong enough TO make bridge over
which horses aud wagons were driven
from here to Washington and back, and
railroad passenger cars were hauled
here from that city, may have been
thicker, though that is doubtful, but
neither then, nor before that time, does
any body recollect, nor is there any
record OF, such fearful weather as that
Of the last two or three days. Why,
people here had their ears and fingers
frozen on their way from their work 10
their houes, and the snow was so deep
that many parts of many streets were
impossible, ali outdoor work, even
street cleaning, was efectually stopped,
much of that done within doors cur
tailed because those who do it could
not reach their working places, and
every kind Of traffic almost if not en-
tirely suspended. We have never
looked upon It's like before, and sin
cerely hope we shall never DO so again.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-14

IS and SO Black and Blue Be'7'fO'
coats, S3.49. ,-
so and $12 Black and Blue hat ~
Suits, So and s. ~
Double Breasted listers snd s.of1 -
So. and S4.23. MIR
Mems All Wool Cashmere suits 7-''
81 %. ..r
Mems Black and Blue Cheyio. Sa.:' : =
Boys suits, long Pants sna 'e''' =
and IS 10.
Bows Overcosts 97c, $1.25 up to = 30
39c Mems UudeTshirts and ifA"a'i
soc Mems Undersbirts snt DTsNs''
$3.50 Mems Pants 69c.
15c Infants Mitts Sc.
25c Lsdies' Vests 1ic.
soc La Favorite Corsets 81. ,,,.
25c Ladies Fancy Hose io- ai'' 80
Toe Ladies' Wrappers 49c.
Toilet Soaps, 3 pieces IN e box. i'' ''
Infants Caps 19c and DC.
15c Bingham Aprons O.
Pound Bundles of Cotton g. .
Ladies' Jersey and Fleece li.o'es u.s.
&c Ladies' Handkerchiefs b. .so.
15c and 25c Ladies Handsome
15c Mems Initial Bandkerchieii 90
25c Silk Netkties and Bows i2a' -.,..
Zoe Mems Black, Tan and uie!
Toe Mems UnlauDdcred sh's o'
Zoe and 15c Boys Guspcnde1' Do.
25c Boys Waists lie.
81 Umbrellas 43c.
Window Curtains, all shai 9''
Pins, good quality, &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-14
Young Men in the Orient.

SEATTLE, Wash, Feb. 14-S. Odaga-
XII, representing the Mitsui Bussan
Kaisha and other interests of the Nit
sui family in Japan, is in Seattle for
the purpose of securing number OF
bright American boys to be sent to ia
pan and China and educated in Orient.
ii business methods, with view of ex-
tending trade with the United States.
The Mitsui fsmily, it is said, is the
richest in Japan, and their various in
terests are capitalized at over S50,000,-
600
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-14

The BIRDS that came out to-day to
mate we're as simple as some people an
wlo do so in the spring, when young
mems faucies turn to love. II the snow
drifts had been as deep in front of the
house OF Simon Glover, as they we're
here this morning, his daughter, the
fair maidof Perth, would not have been
aroused by the attempt Of the heir OF
Scotland to enter her window, and Will
of the Wynd would meyer have made
her bis valintine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-14
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
The Weather.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14-Reports from
all over the country show improved
conditions. The forecast for this sec
ton indicates clear and continued cold
weather tonight. Wednesday fair
with rising temperature and brisk
northerly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-14

Mr.. g. a. Fackler, Editor of the Micsnopy
(Fla.) Hustler, with his wife and children
suffered terribly from La Grippe Ore Min
ute Cough Cure was the only remedy that
helped them. II acted quickly. Thousands
of others use this remedy as specific for La
Grippe, and its exhausting after effects. New
or fails. Edgar Wardeld, ir., corner King
and Pitt streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-14
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