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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-30

The meeting Of the Citizens Club on
Saturday night bids fair to bring out
some interesting debates on different
parts of the town reports if the audi
ence is sufficiently large. Today the
selsctmen are coming in for large
share of criticism for refusing to attend
the meeting last night. On the other
hand many support them in their
course, saying there is no reason that
they should appear there to be critic
lzad. as the time for that is town meet
ing,
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-30

Not so very long ago pirates attacked
vessel IN the Chinese sea. The crew fed
IN terror to the rigging, but the captain 5
wife seized a cutlRss. and as the pirates
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-04-22
SKIRMIsHING AT MANILA.
J Usual. Our Troops Get the Better
of the Rcnrls.

Manila, April 22.--Early in the morn
ing three companies of the South ia
kola regiment marched from Bocave
and in conjunction with three compa-
MES of the Minnesota regiment from
Guiguinto, north of B0caVe, encountefeh
rebel force numbering fully 500 men
when two miles out The enemy retlreh
three miles in fairly good order in spite
of the fact that the rebels suffered heaVE
losses. The Americans, having exhaust
ed their ammunition. were conpeileu 10
return to their camps. A force or ABOUT
200 rebels attacked the outposts or tine
Washington regiment near IasulS'
south of Pasig and Pateros. TWO COM
panies Immediately engaged the enemy
and advanced into the open in sklrmlsh
order The rebels We're checked ana
routed after two hours fighting, leaving
- men killed on the field and several
wounded. The American troops also
obtained possession of many Mauser
rifles and many other weapons. lhree
Americans were wounded. 1he neat IL
intense AT noon the thermometers reg
istered 95 degrees, and the mercury was
still rising. There were several prostFd-
lions from the heat among the troops.
Later the army tugs opened hre OH
the enemy along the river banks.
The rebels are unusually active Yves,
of Malolos as far as Calumpit. They
have been busily at work on their
trenches, and several new trenches nave
been discovered within two miles of the
railroad. Fires are burning east of the
railroad, and it would appear that the
rebels are evacuating the foothill towns
in anticipation of an attack upon the
part of the American troops.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-04-22
EXPERTS WE'RE AT ODDS.


erS Denied II.
Paris, April 22.-The Figaro, continu-
ing its publication of the testimony in
the Dreyfus revision proceedings before
the court of cessation, prints the evil
dence of NJ. Bertllon, the handwriting
expert, who gave the reasons which led
him to consider that the bordereau was
forged by tracing the words and pointed
out details in the writing that We're
common to the bordereau and to the
handwriting of Nine. Dreyfus and also
to that of the brother of the prisoner.
Several words he showed to be abso-
lutely identical. M. Bertilon also ex-
planned the points which led him to re-
gard Dreyfus as the author of the bor-
dereau.
When Bertillon was testifying before
the court martial, Dreyfus exclaimed
"Oh, you monster, thus you saw me
write it, After this exclamation Drey-
fus ceased to follow the testimony.
MN. Toysonniere and Charavay, the
experts. testified to the similarity of the
writing of the bordereau and that of
Commandant Esterhazy, while M. Pol
letter, another expert, energetically in
sisted that the handwriting was not
that of Dreyfus.
M. Colbert of the Bank of France tes-
tilted to similar effect and expressed
his conviction that the handwriting was
that of Esterhazy.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-04-22
Civil Service Examination.
POST-OTFICE CLERK AND CARRIER,
Barre, VT, Nav 6, 1899,

Barre, VT, May 6, 1899.
The United States Civil Service Commission
announces that special examination will be
held by its post-otlice board of examiners in
the city and on the date named above, COM
mencinfi at . a. H., for the positions of clerk
and carrier in the post-otlice in that city.
Only Citizens of the United States may be
examined.
The examination will consist of spelling,
arithmetic, letter writing, penmanship, copy
ing from plain copy, geography of the United
States, and reading addresses. The arithme-
tic will consist of tests in the fundamental
principles, extending as far as common and
decimal fractions and embracing pro lens.
The age limitations for this examination
are as follows: Clerk, not less than Is years
carrier, between q and 40 years. Applicants
for carrier must weigh at least l25 pounds,
must be not less than #. in. height, and
must file with their applications a medical
certificate, sn Form 10. showing them to be
under the required weight and height, and
to possess the required physical qualifications.
complication will be accepted for this eX-
animation unless filed in complete form with
the board at the poSt-office in the city named
above, before the hour of closing business on
May 3, 1899.
Applications shall be filed promptly; in
order that time may remain for correction if
uCCCSSults
This examination is open to all citizens of
the United States who may desire to enter the
service, and, comply with the requirements
All such persons are invited to apply; but at
tention is invited to the fact that it is the
practice of the Post-Otfice Department in
making appointments to the grades of clerk
and carrier to give preference to those eligi-
gibes who are legal residents of the city and
vicinity where the examination is held. Sub
ject to this preference applicants will be ex-
amined, graded, and certified, with entire i'm
partially, and wholly without regard to any
consideration save their ability as shown by
the grade they attain in the examination.
For application blanks (Forms l0l and 119)
full instructions, specimen examination ques-
tions, and information relotive to the duties
and salaries of the different po,itionS, apply
to the secretary of the board of examiners at
the post-otfice in the city named above.
Dated April Is, 1899.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-04-22
SAY SHE BOUGHT MORPHINE.
Efforts to Discredit state Witness In
the George Trial.

Canton, O., April 22.-In the George
trial Joseph Eckroate, husband of the
woman who testified that she had seen
and recognized Mrs. George in the act
of firing two shots into SaXton's body,
testified that his wife had been using a
white powder, presumed to be NOR
phine, for the last II years. He said it
made her drowsy and irritable.
f. J. Schahach, a druggist, testified
to having sold one eighth ounce bottles
of morphine to Mrs. Eckroate at inter-
walls of week or two.
Fred P. Shanfelt and Alexander Gar
yer, druggists, also testified to selling
morphine to Mrs. Eckroate. Miss Effie
Darr told of seeing Mrs George near
the Lineman House about 7:20 the even
ing of SaXton's death, and Mrs. Eta
Fink testified to seeing Mrs. George at
that house during the day and leaving
it at 5:30 also to the presence of burs
and Spanish needles in the yard.
An effort was made to prove by Coun-
ty Commissioner j. b. Sumner that
Mont Hasler, brother of Former Police
man Hasler, had sought to have county
commissioners offer reward for the
finding of the revolver, but the testi
mony was excluded.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-04-22

Chicago, April 22.-What is regarded
as a supreme test Of the Marcon sys-
tenn of wireless telegraphy is to be
made in this city under the auspices of
The Tribune. The advocates of the sys-
tenn have never tried it where large
masses of steel are present to exert an
influence on the electric current. The
first attempt is to be made from the
top of the Masonic temple to the Au-
ditorium, a distance of onet third of a
mile. If that is successful, trials are to
be made between the temple and one
of the water cribs in the lake.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-04-22
BARRE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
N. ID. PHELPS, CHIEF.

The meetings of the Barre Fire De,
partnent take place rs follows and all
tiremen 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-Tmrd tuesday.
All meetings at p. IN.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-04-22

New York, April 22.-Gustave Peter
son, aged IS, professional beggar, has
been sent to the workhouse for three
months. When searched. three pockets
full of change, in pennies, nickels and
dimes and enough more in bills to make
$153.70, We're found on him. An account
book indicated that he had been de-
posting $40 a day in several banks for
six months. He admitted he had ac-
counts with three banks.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-04-22
Pleads with Husbands Creditors.

Kansas City, April 22.-Mrs. Grant G.
Gillett, wife of the Kansas cattleman
who failed last winter for over $1,000, 600
met number of her husbands credit
ors. She declared that all the money
that she and her husband possessed was
about $1,000. She asked the creditors to
give Mr.. Gillett 20 years time and prom
Used that he would try to pay back what
has been lost through him. None of the
creditors, so far as can be learned, made
any promises Gillett is still in Mexico.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-04-22

Paris, April 22.-The Froude gives q
rumor that three cases of the plague
have occurred among the employees ip
one of the big shops of the city, to
which the disease was brought in car
pets of eastern manufacture. The pa
per demands that severe investigation
into the matter be made. The police
deny the rumor.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-04-22
The Nucant Spcnkcrship.

Des Moines, April 22.-CongressHah
Hull chairman of the committee or
military affairs, stated that the Iowa
delegation had not yet made up its
mind who it would support for the
speakership of the house of representa-
tives He said: Il understand Repre-
sentative Hopkins of Illinois will be
candidate. ! regard his chances as very
bright | believe the west Is entitled to
the speakership of the next congress.
There has never been a speaker who
lived west of Ohio, and the time is OPP
perfume for the election of an active
and able western candidate"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-04-22
To Explore Brazilian Reefs,

Stanford University, Cal, April o.
Professor Alexander Agassiz of Har-
ward has made arrangements for DR..
Braunar of the geology department
here to lead an expedition into South
America In the interests of science.
The work will be upon the coral and
stone reefs of the Brazilian coast, ex-
tending from Neave nearly to Rio de
Janeiro. The stone reefs will be map
ped. and their relations to the geological
history of the South American CONT
nent will be studied
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-04-22

Havana, April 22.-The captain of the
port of Havana, Commodore b. J.
Cromwell has stationed a guard of ma
rines to protect the customs employees
working at the Cascade Pasageros
against the efforts Of the police to eject
them. Both Acting Chief of Police
Menocal and the secretary of the treas
ury department here, Colonel Tasker H.
Bliss, claim the right to occupy the
building. Several hundred cigarette,
shoe and harness makers are out or
st rilSn
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-04-22
TO THE LADIES OF BARRE.

| desire to stale that Mrs. S. York of
Barre has become my sole agent and
representative for the handling of my
Famous Toilet Preparations. Also the
said Mrs, York has taken thorough in
structions in the scientific treatment of
the Complexion as practiced by myself.
and all ladies desiling to improve their
Complexion should call and consult
Mrs. York as her qualifications are
worthy of the highest recommendations
which gladly give.
Yours in aid to a perfect skin,
NINE. LUCRETIA LARUE,
New York City.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-04-22
Publisher Bailey Dead,

Auburn, N. Y, April 22.-John NJ Bal
ley, publisher of the Auburn Weekly
Argus, was stricken with apoplexy and
is dead. He was born in Adams, JEFF
ferson county, Sc years ago, where his
remains will be taken for burial. He
had also published newspapers in the
state of Michigan.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-04-22

Pawtucket, II. l., April 22.-The pro-
prietors of four local foundries, employ
ing $50 molders, have received from the
molders affiliated with the National I'M
ion demands that all holders employed
shall be members of the union and that
an increase in wages be granted. The
proprietors designate these demands as
arbitrary and reasonable. Trouble is
feared unless compromise features are
introduced. May l is the date set by the
moders for the new agreement to go
into effect.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-04-22

Fishkill Landing, N. Y, April 22.--
Tramps who boarded the New York
Central freight train to steal a ride
found two others also stealing a ride.
The latter had a watch and money. In
a fight to get possession of the watch
one of the latter was thrown from the
fast moving train. One of the tramps
set the airbrakes and stopped the train
in the New Hamburg tunnel. and he
and his companion escaped. 1t is fear
ed that the man thrown from the train
will die
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-04-22
MIR. Sherman Visits the President.

Washington, April 22.-Ex Secretary
callers. The eX-secretary has SO far re-
covered that he is able to take a short
drive each day. Although his recent
severe illness has left him wan and thin,
he looked remarkably we'll. considering
his advanced age. The president greet
ed him cordially, expressing his warm
congratulations upon his recovery. Mr..
Sherman remained but a few minutes.
1e said he had simply called to pay a
friendly visit to the president.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-04-22

Knoxville, April 22.-Sheriff J. s. Daw-
son of Cook county was killed from am
bush while on revenue raid in the
mountains of Cook county near Walker
Vile. N. C. The sheriff was accompa-
MED by party of deputy marshals
from this city. The shot was fired at
Chief Raiding Deputy j. d. Alton of
Knoxville, the bullet passing through
his coat and striking Dawson in the
neck, producing instant death. There is
said to be strong party of moonshiners
near the locality of the raid, and re-
endorsements will be sent at once.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-04-22
Bark Triumph Abandoned,

London, April %. - The Norwegian
bark Triumph. Captain Carlson, from
Wilmington N. c., March "a for Bristol,
was abandoned in a sinking condition
on April 8 in latitude SO, longitude 81.
The North German Lloyd steamer Bonn,
Captain Traue, which arrived at Bre-
men from Baltimore, rescued the crew,
who were in very exhausted condition,
and set fire to the wreck.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-04-22

And now the turning of the wheel of
time brings to Washington, ID. G., a
former sweetheart of Admiral Dewey,
but she comes as the wife of the new
Spanish Minister. Who can imagine
the thoughts of the two as they meet on
the return of our Manila hero to the
American Capital.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-04-22

AS was to be expected, General Miles
is not sustained. Did any one expect
that an official board would ever 10
against that incompetent crowd of otli-
GERS who tried to manage the War De-
partment during the Spanish-American
war
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-04-22
A BONANZA.

We will give to any person calling at
our office and paying so C. for two
months subscription to the TELEGRAM
one of those elegant souvenirs of the
LIST Vermont Regiment at Chiokamauga
which retail at 80 cents. Only alimited
supply will be given away so hurry IS
you want one of them. :. -
Elm St. BARRE PRESS co. o.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-04-22
Rrooke Reports Deaths

Washington, April 22.-General Brooke
forwards the following death report
Puerto Principe - Private Albert E.
Jackson, Company X, Eighth cavalry,
18th, typhoid; Private John II. Fazsler,
Company c. Eighth cavalry, 10Th, ty-
phod Private Robert Groves Company
A. Eighth cavalry, 10Th, typhoid Pri-
vate Samuel Deturk, Company l., Fiji
teenth infantry, 10th, at Ciegodeavilla,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-04-22

With the largest and best opera house
in Vermont, located in the best show
town of this section of the country,
there is no reason why Barre may not
expect to seessome attractions during
the next year which are not fakes.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-04-22
A Terrible Accident

-in unknown man was walking alone
Main street the other day and stubbing
hi>aoe against granite chip he fell and
sustained serious injuries. He stated
that the accident was caused by weak
ness induced hya lack of money to pro-
cure food. If he only had copy of
that noted book Money and How to
Make It," he would never have been in
such a condition. Give us 50 cents for
u months subscription to the BARRE
EVENING TELEGRAM and we will rive
YOU a copy If this 600 page lliu, rated
book elegantly bound in cloth. The
supply is limited, SO come early.
Barre ries~ Ca. Barre. VI.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-04-22
LIN MI ines Ordered Home.

Washington, April 22.-Orders have
been issued for the Ninth immunes to
return to the United States by the
steamer Meade via New York for mus
ter out at Camp Meade, Pa. The Fifth
immunes are to return to the United
States by steamer Thomas via New
York for muster out at Camp Meade.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-04-22

Jersey City, April 22.-The Rev. John
Parsons, one of the oldest and best
known clergymen in New Jersey, is dead
In the state insane asylum at Morris
Plains. Mr.. Parsons was 76 years old.
His mind gave way about six months
ago. For rs years he preached on Sun
days to the prisoners in the county Jail
in Hackensack.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-04-22

Syracuse, April %. - The Hack and
Cab owners Protective association of
this city has unanimously voted to re-
fuse to recognize the Hack and Cab
Drivers union. This action was taken
because of the alleged unjust demands
made by the union of their employers.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-04-22
Starter WYNN DcnI.

Saratoga, April 22.--John Wynn, who
was at one time the official starter on
the Saratoga race track, is dead He
was well known in sporting circles
throughout the country. He was a ma
tive Of Savannah.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-04-22
Train Hands Tie Tn n ROad.

Cripple Creek, Colo, April 22-The
ployees in the train and yard depart
ments of the Midland Terminal Rail-
road company are out on strike for
shorter hours. About 100 men are af-
fected. The road is tied up.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-04-22

Chicago, April 22.-The Naval Reserve
association of Illinois, veterans of the
Spanish American war, have resolved
to offer the government $50 men for the
service in the Philippine Islands. Sec
rotary Long of the navy department will
be advised of the action of the assoc!a-
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-04-22
Otis ReuOrts Troops Well.

Washington, April 22.-The following
dispatch has been received at the war
department from General Otis: "Troops
abundantly supplied and sickness
wounded included, only seven and frac-
ton per cent of command
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-04-22
bolivian Revolution Over.

Washington, April 22--United States
Minister Bridgman has cabled the state
department from La Paz, Bolivia, that
the revolution there has ended, and ev-
erything is quiet.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-04-22
NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS

We must insist that the copy for Ill
new ads, and changes in ais taking
yer an inch Of space, be handed in a,
''lr office before 10 %. IN. on the daN
they are to appear.
BARRE Press COMPANY.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-04-22

Lawyers. doctors, merchants. business
men. clergvmen, everybody! Take
your soiled linen to the Barre Steam
Laundry.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-04-22

For up to date wall paper 90 TO the
Combination Cash store Company,
where you will find choice line from
10 cents up.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-04-22

Knock down that "Mountain Rule
and let's see good old fashioned political
contests for governor between all candi-
dates now on the slate.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-04-22

The Barre Supply Co. is strictly re,
liable and is a home firm. Why NOT
give them trial
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-04-22

d. y. Royce of South Barre is local
agent for Pages Perfected Poultry Food.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-04-22

See the bat, and balls at the Art
Novelty store.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-04-22

=. r. .,,:ij "a g. .JN. ia
soa-o tau hTha Kind You Have Aways syuJl,
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Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-04-22
Barre Evening Telegram.
Printed daily Except Sunday by
The Barre Press Co.,
nc. whitaker. Editor. E.H METCALF, Mgr
BARRE, VT.
TERMS:

Entered in the Post Office at Barre VT, as
secOnd-class matter
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-03-17
NAVAL PROGRESS.

The naval personnel bill which was
passed by Congress before it's adjourn
ment, settles question which has been
agitated for fully half century. Its
passage and success are due to Rep
resentative Foss, who labored hard to
get it through in it's original shape.
The senate made amendments which
the navy department objected to, and
by hard work Mr.. Foss eliminated
them.
There is no doubt of the Importance
of the bill as a legislative measure.
1t settles differences between different
branches of the service that have been
frequent source of friction and of
quarreling for years past. The Army
and Navy Register is loud in its praise.
The main point is that it makes the
man fit the ship and the personnel fit
the material. So satisfactory is the
bill that the naval authorities of Great
Britain are now discussing a similar
measure. If the army could be out on
the same basis much friction would be
avoided and there would not be such
breakdown as occurred at the begin
ming of the war in certain departments
1t has taken fifty years to reorganiZe
the navy; it is to be hoped it will not
take as long to reconstruct the army.