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Morris tribune., 1899-12-23
FINANCE AND TRADE.

The Tacoma, WASH, Ledger has
been sold to stock company.
1t is purposed greatly to increase the
taxes on corporations in Texas.
John P. Squires & Co., Boston pack
ers, have assigned, owing $3,OOO,OOO.
The Milwaukee city council has
passed AGENT street railway fare ordi-
nance.
The Charles A. Vogler company,
druggists of Baltimore, have made a
general assignment.
Pennsylvanians say they have discov-
cred a great improvement upon Mar
conl's wireless telegraphy.
A semi-annual dividend of 2 per
cent has been declared on Oregon Rail-
way and Navigation preferred stock.
Americans are preparing to build ex
tensive locomotive works and rail mills
at some point on the Siberian railway.
Frank N. Doubleday is to withdraw
from the Doubleday & Mcclure pub
fishing house, New York, and form a
new publishing firm.
The official estimate of the wheat
area of New South Wales is /. 361,-
511 acres. with probable yield of 49,
$50, 1000 bushels; available for export,
10000.
During the season of lake navigation
just closed 40 vessels passed out of ex-
istence. Their total tonnage was 1885,
Last year So ships, with an aggregate
tonnage of 80, 1914 tons, were lost.
A dispatch from Meriden, Conn.,, an
nounces the financial embarrassment of
the old carriage hardware house of the
HI. D. Smith Co., of Stonington, CAPT.
talized at $500, 200. The largest credit.
ors are local banks.
The statistician of the department of
agriculture reports the wheat crop of
1899 at 547, 800, 900 bushels, or IL. 3 bush.
els per acre. The production of winter
wheat is placed at 291, 100, 900 bushels
and that of spring wheat at 255, 600, 900
bushels.
Wall street experienced panic Mon
day, due to over stringency of money.
Rates for call loans went up to 1876 per
cent. The secretary Of the treasury
went to the rescue by increasing the
government deposits in depository banks
thirty or forty million dollars, with
government bonds as security.
Morris tribune., 1899-12-23
FOREIGN NEWS.

The British steamer Saltram, from
Philadelphia, Nov. %, for Havana, has
been posted at Lloyds as missing.
Trinity college, Dublin, bestowed de-
gree LII. D. upon Joseph Cham berlain,
which act caused students riot.
A Calcutta dispatch says the distress
In the famine stricken districts is be-
coming more acute. About 1880, 900
persons have received relief.
An agent of the Russian government
at Washington denies the statements
that the relations bet veen his country
and japan are strained and complains
circulation to the injury
of Russ as financial condition.
Morris tribune., 1899-12-23
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS ITEMS.

Harvard has again defeated Princeton
in debate.
The AEthur Orr. recently reported
wrecked on Lake Huron, is safe.
The Michigan state military board is
accused Of fraud in relation to military
clothing contracts.
The steamer Mariposa has arrived at
San Francisco from Sydney via Auck-
land and Honolulu.
The steamer Paris, which ran on the
rocks off the Manacles last May, will
go into service again under new name.
A dispatch from Caracas says the
government troops completely defeated
those Of General Hernandez near To-
cuyo, town in the state of Barquesito,
"a miles from Trujillo.
Governor Pingree has issued call
for an extra session of the legislature
to consider submission of a constitu-
tional amendment that will permit en-
actmept of laws which will provide for
equal taxation of all property.
Morris tribune., 1899-12-23
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.

The house passed the currency bill,
which received the votes of II Demo-
Gratis.
Senator Gallinger has introduced a
bill for the codifcation of the pension
laws. 1t is proposed that the commit
tee shall consist Of jurists and members
of the G. A. R.
Senator Foster of Washington has in
troduced bill extending the bounty
provision of the homestead law to the
soldiers who served in the war with
Spain and who served or are serving
now in the Philippines.
The navy is 1900 men short of the
legal maximum. Secretary Long has
suggested to congress that it might, offer
decided incentive to enlistment by
extending to sailors enlisting the benefit
of the act allowing to apprentices full!
outfit Of clothing.
Morris tribune., 1899-12-23
SPORTING NEWS.

Alonzo A. Chamberlain succeeds
ODea as captain Of the Wisconsin foot
ball team.
At San Francisco Kid Parke, the
Denver lightweight, defeated Rufe
Turner, colored, Of Stockton in nine
rounds.
In a prize fight at New York Jack
Moffatt of Chicago broke his arm in the
seventh round and the decision went to
George Gardiner.
In fight at st. Louis Henry Neise of
that city was knocked out by Fred Bel
lerson, reputed to be the heavyweight
champion of Utah. Neise failed to re-
vive and died shortly after being car
ried from the ring.
Morris tribune., 1899-12-23
LABOR NEWS.

Pittsburg linotype operators are on a
strike.
The Springfield Qlls.) street car
strike has been settled.
The Federation of Labor has returned
to its former system of assessments for
strike funds.
The Lyman cotton mills of Holyoke,
Mass, have announced an increase of 10
per cent in wages.
The American Federation of Labor
has gone on record against government
subsidies. The matter under discussion
was the proposed shipping subsidy.
Morris tribune., 1899-12-23
CRIMINAL NEWS.

The Moorhead chief of police and an
alleged burglar shot each other, with
probably fatal results to both.
Mrs O'Neil of Chicago, arrested at
Montreal on the charge of defrauding
creditors, has been liberated by the
courts.
Herman Drummer, head of the Prus
Brewing company, committed suicide
at La Sale, Ills. He was Mason of
prominence and had taken high and
active part in public matters in gen.
Oral.
Morris tribune., 1899-12-23
NEWS OF NOTED PERSONS.

Sol Smith Russell, the actor, broke
down on the stage in Chicago, due to
nervous dyspepsia.
Adelbe1t S. Hay, the newly appointed
United States consul at Pretoria, has
sailed from New York.
Rev, A. G. McGiffert has been mildly
censured by the New York presbytery,
but will not be tried for "heresy."
The condition of Evangelist Dwight
Moody has become alarming to his
physician and friends. Albuminaria
has appeared
Pope Leo. in an allocution. laments
the failure to invite the Vatican to
send representative to The Hague
peace conference.
Morris tribune., 1899-12-23
NEWS OF THE WEEK
BRIT1sH-BoER WAR.

Some British cabinet designations ar
| expected to be rendered soon.
General Butler lost over THOUSAND
men in the battle at Tugela river.
The northern part of Cape Colony ant
Basutoland are reported in rebellion
against the British.
The revised list of British casualties
! ct the battle of Magersfontein shows
the total to be 963, of which mum Der "
were officers.
Lord Roberts will succeed General
| Butler in command of British forces in
South Africa, with General Kitchener
as chief of staff.
Lieutenant F. S. Roberts, son Of
Baron Roberts of Kandahar and Water
ford, and who was wounded in the en-
gagement at Tugela river, is dead.
Rear Admiral Lord Charles Beres.
ford has confirmed the announcement
of his appointment to the second in
command of the British Mediterranean
feet.
A large force of British troops in In.
dia will be sent Immediately to South
Africa and transportation for $4,000
more soldiers from England is being ar.
ranged.
All the remaining portions of the
British army reserve have been called
out and arrangements made to send
volunteers and colonial contingents tc
South Africa.
The Daily Mail hears from a hitherto
reliable correspondent that General
Butler, after fight, crossed the Tugela
river. The correspondent also states
that General Methuen's communica.
tions are cut.
The London war Office has received
announcing defeat for Gen
eral Butler. General Butler was at
tempting to cross the Tugela river.
Finding it impossible to attain his OBJ
ject he retired in order to avoid greater
losses. He left II guns behind.
'Methuen's check, following Cat
acres reverse" says the Cape Town cor
of the London Daily Mail, !
''has had bad effect upon the colonists,
which are by no means growing body.
The reverses have stirred up the Dutch.
Many secret meetings have been held"
Morris tribune., 1899-12-23
CUBA AND PORTO RICO.

General Wood has been assigned to
"ceed General Brooke as military
GOV nor of Cuba.
The mayor Of Tunis, small town in
the district Of Holguin, Cuba, has vol
UNFAIRLY surrendered three effective
field guns, 10000 rifles and large
amount of ammunition to the Amer
lean authorities.
Morris tribune., 1899-12-23
NEWS OF A LEGAL NATURE.

The Illinois anti-department store law
Is unconstitutional, according to the su.
preme court of that state.
Silver men will seek decision on the
demonstration of silver from the fed
eral supreme court, The action is to
be brought through the state of
Colorado.
Mrs. Nettie F. Craven, who claims to
be the widow of ex-State Senator James
g. Farr, won partial victory In Judge
Troutt's court at San Francisco, when
he decided that she may prosecute her
claims for family allowance of $500 a
month.
Morris tribune., 1899-12-23

-
CATTLE-Market steady shade higher
Sales ranged at s5.04@8o0 for beeves;
S8.00@5, 40 for cows and heifers; $1,000
475 for stockers and feeders 1896. 81
for Texas steers; $1oo0S.5o for fancy
Christmas steers.
HOGS-Market 5@10c lower.
Sales ranged at $4.o0@4. 10 for mixed
and butchers; $4.U5@4.20 for good heavy;
S&8j@4.00; for rough heavy; $4.00@4.15
for light. Bulk of sales $405 "A. 10.
SHEEP-Market slow, loo lower,
Sales ranged at $..90@470 for sheep;
$4.00@o6J for lambs
Recaipts Cattle, 16, 900, hogs, 46,000;
sheep. $4,000
Grain and Provision Prices at Chicago.
WHEAT December 67Lc May,
71Ho; July, 71sSc.
CORN-December, 51Ac January, 319s
b1hc; May, $50.
oATs-Deoember, % lss9so; May, a41z
249sc
PORK-December IS. 80; January,
$40 ON; May, So 3211
FLAX-Cash, Northwestern S1.49;
Southwestern, Sl.49; December, 81, 4s1Si
May 81. 4211
POULTRY-Dressed, turkeys 101Sc;
chickens, 70SSo
Embellishments, 16@25c; dairy.
16022c.
EGGS Fresh. 900.
Morris tribune., 1899-12-23
UNFoRTUNATE EVENTS.

The Duluth Shoe Company's plan,
has burned, with $4,000 loss. One
fireman was killed and two injured.
AT Philadelphia Mamie Bastard, four
years of age, drank more than pint Of
whisky and died after remaining un
conscious for about three hours.
Morris tribune., 1899-12-23
sioux City Live, Stock.

CA1'TLE-M Market very slow; acout
steady,
Sales ranged at 81 50@5. 30 for beeves;
$500 c3.55 for cows, bulls and mixed;
So. 50@4.2j for stockers and feeders S. so
GA 80 for calves and yearlings.
HOtfS-Market o@l0c lower. Range
of prices, s3.95@4 90.
Receipts: Cattle, 1900: hogs. 5000
Morris tribune., 1899-12-23
MARKET QUOTATIONS.
Prioe OF Whent at Duluth.

WHEAT Cash, No hard, $3.50: No.
Northern, 6oHc; No Northern No;
No. ), $3.50. To Arrive-No. hard,
$500; No. Northern, $3.50; Decembe
$3.50 May, 6t5<c; July 1870.
FLAX arrive, s1.41H; December,
$l4lL May, $145%.
Morris tribune., 1899-12-23
Live Stock Prices al St. Pa

Live Stock Prices at st. Paul.
HOGS-Market firm, active Range OF
prices So S0G94 20.
CA1TLE-Butcher cattle weak. Stock.
ers and feeders lower.
Sales ranged at So. s5@4 s5 for stockers;
81 $4,000 for heifers $2.S5 14.15 for COWS
10. 5O@6.25 for calves
Market 10@l5c lower
Range of prices So. 50@400 for sheep;
$4.50@5. 10 for lambs.
Receipts: Cattle, 400; hogs, 700; calves
100: sheep, 5000
Morris tribune., 1899-12-23
Grain Prices at Minneapoli..

WHEAT-In Store No l Northern,
Decem Der, 6i2Sc; May, 672Sc: July, 69l
@69Ao. On Track-No ! hard. 679sc,
No. l Northern, $3.50; No 2 Northern,
64Ac.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-19
WARMING,

The legal voters of the City of Barre, Yer
mont, are hereby warned and notified to
meet in Armory Hall on North Main street,
in said city, on the Goth day of July, A. ID.
1890, at 7.3O o'clock, pm. to act upon the
following business:
First: TO see if the city will vote to Dor
row money to ma Ike extensions to its water
system, and if so, how much,
Second: 10 see if the city will vote to issue
its Water Bonds to make additions to its pres
ent water system, and if so to determine the
denomination of said bonds, the rate of inter-
est, time and place of payment, and whether
they be registered or coupon bonds.
Third: TO see if the City will vote to all-
thorlze the City Council to pledge the credit
Of the City temporarily and give its notes,
bonds or other obligations until it may be as
certalned Just how much the extensions to the
water system will cost, and then to issue
the bonds us provided for in the preceding ar
ticles.
Fourth: TO see if the city will vote to pro-
cure place for the convenience of hitchinr
horses and to raise or borrow money therefor
Fifth: TO do any other proper business.
Dated at the City of Barre, July s, 1899.
81 JOHN W. GORDON, Mayor.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-19
The New Scenery.

Mr.. Huiest of the Theatrical Co. of
Troy N. Y. and his helpers have just
completed setting up the scenery for the
opera house and it was inspected by the
Mayor and Aldermen last night and this
forenoon. City Clerk Wells took Il pic
ture of each scene.
All the scenes were set up and so well
has Mr.. Huiest done this work that those
chronic kickers, the Mayor and Alder
men. could find little If any fault. They
have not officially accepted the Job vet
but undoubtedly will do so as they all
seem to be well pleased with the artis
tically gotten up scenes Mr.. Huiesl had
for there inspection
The main curtain is Il splendid scene
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-19

nm fine Grand Canal, Venice, called the
Gnidecca. This picture shows an artis-
blending of colors, and has sPlehoio
irrespective, 1t is surrounded by an
elaborate gold frame and richly coloreo
drapery.
There is one set of tormentor wings
win GRAND and working borders TO
match. The set scenes consist OF one
handsome box parlor, so arranged as 10
be set up in u variety OF styles, a PLAIN
narlor also convertible into various set
tings; kitchen scene and prison scene
both being capable of being arranged
after different styles.
The drop scenes consist OF modern
street scene; garden scene; autumn
landscape; mountain pass with set rocks
trees and bridges to match; horizon
marine view with set waters to match.
There is one complete set of forest wings
tlipper style, that can be used Tor all
exterior scenes, with set OF borders TO
match all scenery.
The set pieces consist OF set cottage
with return piece, set bridge, set waters
with foreground, two set rocks one
tree. one set balustrade, one set IRE
place and one hood fireplace, boxed
The scenery is all set up in the most
modern style, so as to do away with the
grooves that were formerly so bother
some. On account of insufficient height
above the proscenum arch all the drops
have to be triplined.
The scenery is so arranged that the
staccroom used can be Increased or
diminished to meet the requirements
All scenery carried by travelling COM
panies can be readily installed and used
without disadvantage. Hulest undoubt'
edlv understands his business and has
put in some scenery that we feel conf
dent will please the public OF our city
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-19

little bows of Hartford Vt. are visiting
in town for a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Calder and little
son of Barre were guests of G. r. ) oith
and wife over Sunday.
The Kinotoscop exhibition in the nall
last evening was one of the best enter
tainments ever in this place, and all VINO
attended were highly pleased.
Erwin Harvey of Montpelier is at
home for a few days.
There will be aconcert this evening IN
he hall by the Kemp family, genuine
negroes of the sunny south, this is Their
second appearance in town and they are
sure of good house.
BOOKFIELD.
Mrs. f. d. Ladd of Barre spent a
few DAYS with relatives in town recent
ly.
Miss Louise Parmenter went 10 Lud-
low. to visit her aunt Mrs. Green.
Mrs. Churchill of the West, formerly
of this place is visiting friends in town.
Miss Nellie Dana has been seriously
i'll. but is able to be out again.
Charles Banister and G. G.. Dana are
cutting hay on the East Hill.
Miss Mamie LOOMS, is visiting at
Mrs. Charles Baresters,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-19
Special Notice.

TO all societies of Barre and vicinity
the Blue Store wishes to announce that
theT will furnish for Burns day about
800 pairs of mems and boys white
cotton gloves at l0ca pair, and to clubs
of twelve members or up at one dollar
dozen pair. Also white lawn ties to
match. Leave your orders at once at
the Blue Store, around the corner ON
Depot Square, Barre, Vt.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-19
BURNS DAY.
Following was the order of process
sion for Burns Day:

Following was the order of process
sion for Burns Day:
FIRST DIVISIONS.
Montpelier Military Band, 25 pieces, T. r. Merrill,
Leader.
Co. L, U. 8. Vols, Capt Ed Badger, commanding
Crandal Post, G.. A. r., Geo. L. Conner, com
handing.
Barre Fire Department, n. ID. Phelps, Chief.
SECOND DIVISION.
Williamsown Cornet Band, 20 pieces, Alfred
st. Ademar Commandery, X. r., DR.. j. Henry
jackson, E. G.
Canton Vinton, d. V. Stone, Capt, commanding.
commanding.
manding
Vermont Lodge, Montpelier, d. B. Worthen, N
g., commanding.
Wiamstown Lodge Frank Godfrey, N. u,
commanding.
Gill Lodge, East Barre c. II. McAllister, N. G.,
commanding.
Green Mountain Lodge, NJ. u.
THIRD DIVISION.
East Barre Cornet Band, 20 pieces, A. G. Dickey
Leader.
U. r.. Knights of Pythias, N. j. Roberts, Capt
commanding.
knights of Columbus, D. NJ. Miles, Grand Knight.
St. Johns Court, c. 0. F.. F. A. Duffy, G. Il.
FOURTH DIVISION.
Transatla ntc Band, 20 pieces.
Court Granite City, +. of a., Barre, John Melon
aid, c. X.
Court Ethan Allen f. of A., Montpelier.
Court Rob Roy, F. of A., Granitevlc, d. W. Nc
Lane, G. r.
Court Phil Sheridan, f. of A. East Barre.
FIFTH DIVISION.
Sherman Military Bend, 80 pieces, Geo. D. Sher-
man, Leader.
Governor and staff.
Congressman.
Supreme Court Judges.
Orator of the Day and Chairman of Burns Club
Chaplain.
Mayor and City Council of Montpelier.
Mayor and City Council of Barre.
School Commissioners.
Citizens Committee.
SIXTH DIVISION.
Royal Scots Band, Is pieces, Montreal.
Clan Gordon o. S. Co. James Coutts, Chief
Chorus of male voices, leo. Murray, Leader.
Burns Club Robt. Inglis, President
RD-This program subject to any necessary chan.
ges in arranging divisions.
Official Programs furnished by G j. Reynolds 4
Son.
Merchants along the line of march
are requested TO decorate their places of
business.
The citizens committee respectfully
request the stone sheds to close for the
day and the banks for the afternoon.
Headquarters for all bands at Prindle
Il Averlls block
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-19
nov Murderers.

indianapolis, July 19.-Ralph Schelly
8 years old, lies dead in his home at
Montpelier as the result of vicious at
tack on him by four of his playmates.
The boys were all playing together when
some difficulty arose over trifling mat
ter and the four combined to thrash him.
The boys implicated in the murder are
Cliff Haskins, Ora and Dock Borman
and Herman Payne. Two Of them helm
Ralph Schelly while the others kicked
him and pounded him on the neck, head
and back with stones. Lock jaw followed
and then death.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-19
JoseDh HOuHh COnfesses.

Middetown, Conn, July 19.-Coroner
Davis has given out sworn statement
of Joseph A. Hough Of Chester, who, by
his own confession, kilel Harry Chad
wick of New Britain, his rival for the
hand of Mary Smith Coroner DAVIS
says that Hough will recover. by orders
from the coroner the murderer has been
placed under guard in Chester, and as as
soon as his condition will permit he Will
be taken to the Haddam jail.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-19
Cecil Rhodes In Cane Town.

Cape Town, July 10. - Mr.. Cecil
Rhodes, formerly premier Of Cape Town,
has arrived here. lie was welcomed by
a reception committee composed of intlu-
entail citizens and enthusiast cally cheer
ed as he traversed the streets. Many of
the buildings of Cape Town were deco
rated with bunting, and in front of the
town hall a big arch has been erected
bearing the words: "Welcome, Great
Pioneer Cane Town, Cairo"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-19
A Household Hint.

Don't throw away the trimmings
from your new tablecloths. Those
long linen threads you will need when
your tablecloth begins to break little.
With them you can prolong it's span Of
life many days. Also try in ironing
your tablecloths to have them folded
in different ways to vary the creases
60 that the wear will not come always
in tho cornn r,Ionn
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-19

Benedicts Blacksmith Shop on Summer street
Saturday evening, a gold watch with chain
and charm attached. Finder please leave at
this office and receive suitable reward,
Tiff
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-19

General Banking,
pc cent. interest paid on time deposits.
Receives accounts subject to check.
Makes collections throughout all parts of the
United stftes, Canada and all foreign countries,
Issues drafts on all the pricipal European points
Safety Deposit Boxes for rent at 50, 81 an :;
per year.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-19
THE WEATHER.

Boston-Fare tonight and Thursday.
cooler tonight westerly to Northerly
winds.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-19
SPECIAL NOTICES.

FOR SALE OR RENT.-A Buckley
two horse moving machine, nearly
new. Very cheap. e. b. Durkec.
72-tf.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-19

LOST. - Between Maple and Eastern
Avenues, by way of Summer Street, cold
pin. Finder please leave at Mrs. Clune>, ,
Brook Street. S3'5d
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-19
Statement, July 1, 1899.
GRANITE SAVINGS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY
DIRECTORS /:

DIRECTORS
JOHN TROW, II. o. WORTlEEN,
A. MORSE, c. L. CURRIER,
W. E. WHITCOMB,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-19

WANTED.-A position us farm hand or
teamster; a first class man with experience:
steady work wanted. Daniel Mcdonald In
quire at room 3, Gordon Block. 81 ;
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-19

MAN and Wife want position, capable and
honest Enquire at N. f. l.. B.
6S-tf, Rooms 2 and Gordon Blk
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-19

Royal Scots Band, Ii pieces, Montreal.
Clan Gordon, o. S. Co. James Coutts, Chief
Chorus of male voices, Geo. Murray, Leader.
Burns Club, Robt Inglis, President.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-02-04
win 90 % Paris In 1900.

The c. A. a. OF Chicago win send n
track team 90 the Paris exposition IN
1900. Regarding the probable mako NJ
Of the team. william Hale Thompson
stated that aa yet no steps had been
taken In that direction, but the best
material In the west would be ON INC
team and that the Cherry Circle would
be found competing for every homer
that tho programme OF the exposition
called for. There IL n good deal OF eh-
eelient material In the g. a. A. at pres.
ent. and II win be greatly strengthened
by the selecting OF tho cracks from ~.
the western colleges. The colleges OF
the east are very apt to have teams OF
athletes there, and the rivalry WIZ D.
intensified when the men from the Yves.
meet those OF the east In every tVah'
that the athletic programme ineluhes'