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Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-08
GOLD FROM THE KLONDIKE.
More Than S3,OOO,OOO In Steamship
Robert Kerr, From Dawson City.

wore Than $3,OOO,OOO In Steamship
Robert Kerr, From Dawson City.
Seattle, Wash, July 8.--Advices from
Dawson City are to the effect that the
steamship Robert Kerr has left there
with more than $3,O00,00O worth Of gold
dust for St. Michael's.
The hrst news to be received this sea-
son from Dutch Harbor, Alaska, an i'm
portant shipping point between here and
ST. Michae's, has arrived here. A cor
respondent writes as follows:
There are five vessels in port bound
north to st. Michael's and Cape Nome.
The Roanoke Of the North American
Transportation and Steamship company
was the first to reach here after one of
the smoothest passages made at this time
of year. Dense fog kept her outside of
the entrance to this picturesque harbor
"a hours
The only vessel in port when the Ron-
noke arrived was the steam schooner Del
Norte, which has made one trip to Seal
island for the Alaska Commercial COM
pany. She will get away wAin n day
or two for st. Michael's. The Portland.
from San Francisco, got in during the
afternoon and went up to the Alaska
Commercial companys wharf at Una
laslta.
The Albion, which arrived two weeks
ago from San Francisco, has left for the
Siberian coast for reindeer for the Unit
ed States government The revenue cut
ter Bear has also left for the Siberian
coast
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-08
Grippe Cured.

"Last winter I had a bad cold and
severe cough. I Twas lame in every joint
and muscle. l was sick and felt as
though l was coming down with typhoid
fever. 1t was no doubt a bad case of
grippe. Mr.. E. P. Bulge gave me bot
tie OF Brazilian Balm, sayin|, he was
sure it would help me. The relief was
almost instantaneous. 1t quickly
stopped my cough and took the grippe
with all the pains and soreness out of
my system. gave the balance of the
SO-cent bottle to Mrs. Bishop Wiley for
her daughter. 1t proved so beneficial
She says she never intends to be without
1t. "'-Edwin Fitz Jones, Cincinnati: Ohio.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-08
Railways In n Plight.

st. Louis, July ga special to The
Republic from Dallas says:
The railroad situation in Texas be.
cause Of floods is SO much worse than it
has been heretofore that the Gulf, Colo
RADIO and Santa Fe has had to abandon
it's through trains from st. Louis and
Kansas City at Dallas and Fort Worth
respectively.
The Santa Fe had, by running on a
round about way, managed to get
through to Galveston, but the new wash
outs in the lower Brazos country have
stopped even this traffic. The abandon
ment of the Santa Fe trains sewers the
last link of anything like direct connec-
ton between northern and southern
Texas. To reach these points now it is
necessary to travel via Shreveport, La.
The food damages to railroad property
in Texas is now conseryatively estimated
at $4,000
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-08

1t is with certain cringe of terror
that the public looks forward to the
the time when the Vanderbilts shall
reach out their grasping and greedy
paws over the network of railroads in
New England and other eastern states.
Their advent is looked forward to by
the business traffic of New England in
the same manner as the traveller in the
everglades of Florida beholds the ter
rlble snake vine gradually drawing him
down to its rapaclous NAV.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-08
Young Train Wrpckers Fail.

New York, July S.-Two boys who ad.
mitted that they We're with three other
boys who tried to wreck the Congress,
sional express on the New York, New
Haven and Hartford railroad just fol
the fun of seeing TIE smash mp. were ar.
raigned before Magistratc Flammer in
the MorriSnnia Police court They were
held until Sunday, by which time the pc
lice expect to have their companions
The boys are pretty tough youngsters
who want to he adventurers of wild
west type. They gave the names Of
three companions to the police, and de
tectivns are out looking for three othei
eInbly onic outlaws.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-08
Aged Cleruyman Dead.

Fitchburg Mass, July S.-Rev John
Wood, a prominent Congregational cler-
gyman, is dead here aged nearly 90
years. He was native of Alstead, n
H., graduate Of Kimball Union acad
envy at Meriden, N. H., Amherst college,
class of 1886 and of the East Windsor
Theological institute. He was ordained
at Langdon, n. H., in 1910. where he
was pastor nine years. After pastorates
at Townsend, VT, and Wofboro, n. H.,
he became agent Of the American Tract
society of Boston and later filled a sim
liar position in New York city.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-08
HOWELL TIM WINNER.
Speedy Young American Again Holas
the Diamond Souls.
WINS THE FINAL EASILY.
Leander Crew Secures the "T"""
Challenge Cup. and WaGdeich Coi-
leEe Wins the Stewards Iro-
ply From Hamburg crew.

Henley, England, July S.--B: II; How
ell, the American student at Cambridge
again showed his skill as an oarsmai
when he defeated Blackstaffc, noted
English rover, in the final heat of the
Diamond SOULS.
Each man had won two prehmihar!
heats, and the contest settled the owner
ship of the famous trophy. The contest
attracted a great crowd, aRd when the
Yankee crossed the line first great
cheer was given him.
Backstaffe tried to slip off, but How
ell responded splcndidly and, cutting MS
opponent down, went right ahead. Black
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-08
To Build Monster Steel Plant.

St. Louis, July S.-Articles of ncor.
poration have been filed here by the
Sculin- Gallag CHER Iron and Steel COM
pany. 1t is the intention of the incor-
porators to erect the largest and most
complete steel plant in the west. The
capital stock of the company is $780,
600. but is said that as soon as arrange
ments are perfected the stock will be in
creased to $5,OO0,00O John Scullin, the
street railway magnate Harry Scullin,
his son; Thomas NJ. Gallagher and other
St. Louisans are behind the scheme
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-08
THE BAKER-HOWARD FEUD.
Member of Howard Faction Tries to
XII Generals Son.

London, Ky, July SIT is reported
from Manchester that Sy Davidson, a
member of the Howard faction, tried tC
kill laugh Gnfrard, son of General Il, II,
Garrard, near Crane creek. His pistol
was seized by Dell Asher, whose thumb
was badly cut by the descending ham
mer. He disarlned Davidson, and Gar
rard allowed him to go.
Mrs. Tom Baker wants her little chill
dren sent to the Masonic Widows and
Orphans home at Louisville. Captain
Calhoun Of Lexington, who commanded
a company of state guards at Manches.
ter last month, has interested himself in
her case.
Chris Jackson, who married Tom Bal
ker's sister, has left London with sew
en- misdemeanor cases against him as a
result of Il spree. He fired a pistol on
the street and created disturbance.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-08
Deadlock Over Alaska,

London, July S.-The officials of the
foreign office were shown dispatch from
Washington saying there was almost a
deadlock over the modus vivendi fixing
the Alaskan boundary, neither side be-
ing willing to accept the divisional line
proposed by the other. The officials con-
firm the contents of the dispatch, ac-
Knowledge the situation is grave and say
the present outlook is more unsatis-
factory than at any time since February.
This was keenly regretted at the foreign
office, as it was thought the negotiations
were in very satisfactory state.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-08
EXDlOSiOn Costs Three Ifyes

Jersey City. July S.-Three men were
killed in an explosion in the Hurd mines
at Port Crum, near Dover, y. ]. The
men were reconstructing an old shaft
when n tank of oil exploded The dead
are: Edward Mills, superintendent; Fred
erick Scherffner and William Murphy, all
of Port Crum. Mills was instantly kill
ed. Scherffner and Murphy were thrown
to the bottom of the shaft into water
and were drowned. Mills and Scherffner
were married and leave families. Muir
ply was widower.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-08

Manila, July S.-The trial Mt Caba-
nathan of the slayers of General Luna,
the Filipino leader who was assassnated
by the guard Of Aguinaldo's residence, is
ended. The accused were acquitted on
the ground of self defense. The testi-
mony showed there was a conspiracy up
on the part Of Luna and other officers to
kill Aguinaldo and make Luna dictator.
Luma's death seems to have strengthened
Agunaldo's leadership for the time.
Luna's supporters are now outwardly
loyal to Aguinaldo.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-08
More Trouble mt Wal1ace

Wallace, Ida, July S.-A deputy mar
shall went to the Inst Chance mine and
told Foreman John PRESLEY to make Nil
men without permits apply for them
within five minutes. Presley walked
out of the mine vowing he would never
apply for permit, and several miners
followed his example. Later notices wcro
posted that all men who had quit could
return If they wanted to work. but ONLY
part of them accepted the invitation
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-08
Return of the Oregon ians.

San Francisco, July S.-The United
States transports Newport and Ohio are
now out % days from Manila with the
Second Oregon volunteers aboard. They
should reach here next Wednesday or
Thursday. The returning troops will be
given warm welcome. The harbor
commissioners have placed the tug Gov
ernor Markham at the disposal of the
governors of California and Oregon, who
will be on hand to meet the troops. The
transportation department of the govern.
ment is making arrans ements for send.
ing the Oregonians home
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-08
JOurnAIistS Elect Ollie GERS.

Chicago, July S.-The National ANA
teur Press association, in session here,
has elected the following officers: Presi-
dent, Theodore b. Thiclc, Chicago; first
vice president, ]. NJ. Acee, Atlanta; sec
ond vice president. William Ahlhauser.
Milwaukee; corresponding secretary, e.
r. Horn, Boston: recording secretary,
Francis b. Goss, Chicago; treasurer,
Charles r. Burger, Colorado Springs;
historian. III. Ferguson, North Carolina
executive judges. Horace Freeman, New
ark n. j.; Walter C. Charles Chicago,
and Sarah w. Howe, Washington.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-08
BARRE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
n. d. PHELPS. CHIEF.

The meetings of the Barre Fire ID
partlnent take place as follows and a
Gremen 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. Wet
nesday at Prospect ST. Hall.
Department meeting--Last Friday OF
every month at Prospect st. Hall.
Firemana Club-Third Tuesdaj.
Al openings at : p. IN.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-08
The Cabinet Meetinu

Washington, July S.-The presiden,
brought before the cabinet the plan fo,
the provisional army. The decision tc
appoint the colonies and lieutenant colo
nels OF the volunteer regiments from,
among the regular army officers who
served during the Spanish war and the
volunteer officers from among those who
served in the volunteer army with credit
or distinction was heartily approved hy
the members of the cabinet ~
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-08
DiACushinn ArhitratiOn.

The Hague, July S,-The third com
mittee, sitting at the Hus ten Bosch
(the "House in the Woods') discussed
the scheme for the mediation and arbi
tration convention drawn up by the
Comite d'EXamen. Many of the dele
gates have only become acquainted with
the proposals, and they have not had time
to consult their governments. Conse-
quently it has been decided that adjourn
ment will be tlntil Friday in order to al
low the delegates week in which to con.
suit their governments and receive final
Instructions
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-08

Kansas City, July S.--A north bound
passenger train on the Burlington road
went through a culvert near Waldron,
Mo-. II miles north of Kansas City.
Fireman Charles Welty of st. Joseph,
Mo-, was killed and five or six passengers
are reported to have been seriously in
jured. A heavy train washed out 100
feet of roadbe(. enear the point where the
wreck occurred, and the water there il:
reported to be two feet over the track
The foundations of the culvert are sup.
posed to have been washed away.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-08
Squadron on For Maneuycrs.

Newport r. L., July S.-The north At
lantic squadron has left here for Ports
mouth, n. H., and Portland, Me-, with
Captain II. G. Taylor of the Indiana in
command. The fleet is scheduled to ar
rive at Portsmouth Monday, July 10, and
at Portland Friday, July IA, and after
three days stay at the latter place to
return to Newport. During the cruise the
fleet will engage in mancuvers and drills
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-08
Hanged Himself with Suspendera

Philadelphia, July S-William Keaton,
who on June 6 shot his wife, Ida, inf1ict-
ing wounds from the effects of which she
died on July 4, has committed suicide in
his cell in Moyamensing prison by hang
ing himself with his slspenders. Keaton
also shot two other women at the time
he fatally wounded his wife. but their in
juries were not serious. The prison Off
Gals refused to allow Keaton to attend
his wife's funeral. which is said to be the
cause of his suicide.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-08
A SchOOner's Bad pIiubt

Damariscotta. Me, July S.-The 90 ton
schooner Arcularius, Captain Stevens
Port johnson for Rocltland, Me-. with
coal, is ashore in the Damariscotta riyey
and probably will be a total loss. The
crew escaped. The Arcularius had mode
a record breaking run from Port Johnson
when she struck. The Arcularius is own.
ed by Snow & Co. of Rockland. She
was built at South Thomaston in 1881.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-08
The Coming Canal Report,

Albany, July S.--As Governor Roose-
welt is in Washington, Attorney General
Davies and William j. Youngs, the gov
ernor's secretary, will not @ to Oyster
Bay at once to discuss with the governor
the forthcoming report of the attorneys
appointed to determine whether or not
any prosecutions could be based upon the
testimony taken by the canal improve
ment commission appointed by ex-Gov-
ernOr Black. The attorney general will
probably visit Oyster Bay early next
week to confer with the governor upon
this matter
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-08
A Very Brutal Murder.

Philadelphia, July S.-Thomas Ash
worth, dg"d 40 years. has been murder
ed by gang of roughs who attacked
him as he was going to his home in west
Philadelphia. After knocking him down
his assailants repeatedly kicked him and
jumped upon him, continuing their muir.
derous work until he was dead. Ash.
worth's neck was broken. The police ar
rested Elmer Wilson, Albert Kelley,
John DAILY and John Kennedy, who were
committed to await the action of the
coroner.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-08
Big Railroad Dcnl Denied

Philadelphia, July S.-A prominent of.
ficia close to President y. j. CaS~att of
the Pennsylvania railroad denies the pub
lished statement that the PENNSYLVANIA
and the New York Central railroads has
entered compact by which the two sys-
tens have practically become one. To n
reporter he said: 1.-THE story is too absurd
to receive any consideration. There has
never been any thought of consolidating
the two systems. The statement is sim
ply rehash of story published some
time ago"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-08

Now that it is nearly time to take the
census of the city it is to be hoped that
an accurate canvas will be made in
order that Barre may hold its proper
place amongst the cities of the state and
also give Washington County another
senator.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-08
Strikers Return to Work.

Pittsburg, July Sword comes from
Etnn that the strike Of the Amalgamated
association men at Spang, Chafant &
Co.'S mill has been broken by the dissat.
lsfled men returning to work without
having gained their point. The same
condition EXISTS at the Moorehead plant
at Sharpsburg, where those who have not
secured positions elsewhere have taken
their old positions.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-08
Ban X er's Daughter KidnnDed.

Louisville, July S.-The police ar,
looking for stranger who abducted the
12year-old daughter of A. d. Thayer, an
Anderson und) banker. The man was
invited to the Thayer home under his
pretense that he was friend of Thay,
er's father. He disappeared with the
girl and took train for the east, buying
a ticket in this city for New York.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-08

There are many blunders apparent in
the erection of the city hall, due largely
to the City Fathers but on the whole
no other town or city in the state can
equal it, either in cost, mistakes or con-
venience.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-08
Delegates to Trade COnrresa.

Philadelphia, July Sword has been
received at the headquarters of the inter-
national commercial congress that Pres
ident Kruger Of the Transvaal govern
ment has appointed as delegate to the
congress Hon. II. W. Beckett of Pretoria
The governor of Bermuda has named w.
7. James, prominent merchant of Ham
nton.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-08

Bergen, Norway, July s--Emperor
William has invited the officers and 60
cadets Of the French training ship
Iphigenie. which he visited here and in
spected, and the German cadets of the
training ship Gneisenau to meet at an
entertainment on board the imperial
yacht Hohenzollern
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-08
We occasionally receive COMPLIANT

We occasionally receive complaints
from people who claim to have sub
scribe for this paper, and have not
received it. 10 those we would say
that we are not responsible for subscrip-
lions paid TO any boy on the street.
The way to be sure of your paper is to
come to this office, or else to the Barre
News Agency, to subscribe. If you
happen to know one of the newsboys
and have confidence in him you can sub
scribe of him, but we will not guaran-
tee that you will get the paper unless
you subscribe at the News Agency, or
else at this office. If there is any trou-
BILE in not getting your paper every
night we should consider it great fay
favor if you will make complaint at this
office.
BARRE PRESS Co.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-08

Few days go by that visitors to our
city DO not express great surprise and
satisfaction at the growth Of our com.
munity.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-08
CR.IoP.A.N.S
Packed Without Glass.
TEN EOR FIVE CENTS.

This special form Of Ripans Tabulesis prepared
IRON the original prescription, but more econom
1cally put up for the purpose of meeting the
universal modern demand for a low price,
DlRECflONs.-Takeo one at meal or bed
zine or whenever you feel poorly. Swallow it
whole, with or without mouthfuI Of water.
They cure all stomach troubles Danish pain /,
; ;nit sleep; Rr9iong LIFE An invaluable tonic
matter, one will do you good. One gives relief
cure Will result II directions are followed.
the fvecent packages are not yet to be had of
all dealers, although It is probable that almost
any druggist will obtain supply whenrequested
carton: containing ten tabules, will be sent, post
age paid, to any address for five cent IN stamps,
Spruce st. New York. Until the goods are I'll thor
oughly introduced to the trade, agents and ped
oilers will be supplied at price which will allow
tons for4o cents-by man As cents. Il dozen GA
cartons) for S4,S2-by mail for 4s2. f,ross GEO
cartons for S20.52 25 gross 6 600 car:ons) for
200. Cash with the order in every case, and
freight or sxpre s. charges ut the buyers cog
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-08

The reduction of the car fare between
this city and Montpelier is pleasing to
the public while it lasts; but is it to be
permanent
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-08
StOvemakers Convene.

Chicago, July S,-A general meeting OF
western stove manufacturers was held
here behind closed doors. President
Stanhope Boal of the National associa
ton, who presided, said that the general
advance in the raw materials used IN
the construction of stoves vas discussed
and the western manufacturers agreed to
an advance of per cent, 20 take effect
Immediately, on all stoves and ranges.
Thirty-Gve stove manufacturers We're
present and agreed to the advance. Pres
ident Boal said a further advance In
prices is likely in the near future.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-08
A PECULIAR FATALITY.
Melting Pot and Gasoline o""
tragedy In Washington

x,.,ug Pot and Gasoline O""
Troredy In Warrington
Washington, July Sire ana n eHp,U
.,on IN The residence of Captain Dlckln1
- tho limited States navy resui'eo
Tho shocking death Of Mrs. DicKinS' wno
rno. fearfully burned and died peiole
,oodic,l assistance could reach her. othel
norsons about the house were severely
hut not dangerously wounded . 90
From the details of the acoy'ht a.
,oornod from those who were in the mouse
at the time it appears tna' ,.ant
Vaughn, a plumber, and ms ass's."n -
were putting on gutter 10 the reui
the third story roof. Having cohp'e y
the lob. they descended by means U! 10
ladder to the third story: one VI ~
men carried in his hand llgnteo ne'''"s
pot. ,o4oo+od +hs
strong fumes of gasoline and through the
oman door to the front room caugnt
oIimnse of q woman sprinkling some nq-
mid on the floor with the evident purpose
NJ nreparinp to cleanse it. He gave warn
ing TO his partner that gasoline was oeihs
used and that there was danger from ths
Are not. but at this instant terrinc OK
plosion occurred, literally envs!opins tne
entire third story In mass OF names:
Those outside the building say there
were successive explosions and. that tne
last ones were so sharp and violent tnas
they must have come from souvenir car
tridges or other explosives.
The suddenness and fatal effects OK tns
fire are somewhat similar to those az.
tending the fatality at the residence OF
Secretary Tracy some years ago, winch
was not far from the scene of the presen'
horror. Captain Dickins is one OF the
best known officers connected with the
navy department, and he was bronght
into prominence at the time the Name
was blown up at Havana. He was then
acting chief of the navigation bureau,
and 1t fell to his lot to receive the hrst
dispatch from Captain Sigsbee giving IN
formation of that disaster.
Mrs. Dickins was an authoress OF some
note, one of her best known books being
"Around the World In Man-of-war.'
She was also n frequent contributor 10
TO-
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-08
Barre Evening Telegram.
Printed daily Except Sunday by
The Barre Press Co.,
nc. whitaker. Editor. E. n. METCALF, Met
BARRE. VT.
TERMS:

Entered In the Post Office at Barre VT, as
secOnd-class matter.