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Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-12

The Gypsy moth appears to be excit-
ing as great an interest in the Bay State
as does the prospect of sending forth a
regiment to fight savages in Philippines.
1t may be necessary is organize Home
Guard for protection from the warlike
invasion of this small but destructive
enemy which persists in spreading out
its forces at all corners of the state not
withstanding the vast fortunes that have
been spent by the government for their
determination.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-12
BayamO Merchants AvRriciOus.

Havana, July 12.-The influx of Gu
bans into Bayamo, province of Santiago
de Cuba in anticipation of payment for
the surrender of their arms, continues.
and the merchants of that place have at
to profit beyond reason by this
situation. They raised prices beyond
reason, whereupon the mayor argued
with them, pointing out the injustice Of
their attitude. The merchants, however,
refused to modify their prices and the
mayor therefore issued an order regulat-
ing prices and providing a heavy fine for
violation Of the ordinance. Food is now
cheap and the price of liquors is high.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-12
The Iowa In Had SHINE.

Seattle, Wash, July 1.-THE .ngl.
neers of the batteship Iowa. now " dry.
dock, discovered serious injuries o her
furnaces when making final over.
hauling. According to reliable ir.forma-
ton two of the furnaces were found so
nearly burned out that another attempt
to fire them up would have caused them
to break down entirely and migat have
caused serious injury to the shl p. The
defect was not discovered when the ship
went into the drydock. Her engineer
came to Seattle at once and placed an
order with local foundry for the pieces
necessary to make the repairs. vt viii
take some 10 days to make the needed
repairs.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-12
Secretary AlEer's Resignation.

New York, 0nly 12.-The Washington
correspondent of The Sun says: Ever
since tbe f1nAl announcement of the
Alger- Pingree alliance and ningree'S de-
nunciation of President Mckinley lead
ing Republicans and friends of the presi-
dent have urged him to ask for the res
ignation of Secretary Of War Alger. The
president finally asked for the score
'ys resignatio4 Mr.. -Nger. after sew
IA days consideration, sent resignn-
ion to take effect some months hence.
= was intended that this should not be
nade public until late in the fall, but
low that it has leaked out it will I'M
doubtedly cause the date Of the Alger
resignation to be changed.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-12
New Military Post Named.

Washington, July 12.-By direction Of
the president, the new military post near
Spokane. Wash. has been named Wright
in honor Of George Wright, who was
colonel of the Ninth infantry and brig
adler general of volunteers. Colonel
Wright defeated the allied bands of In
dians near Spokane plains on the 9TH of
September, 1888. He was drowned July
80, 1868, in the wreck of the steamer
Brother Jonathan while on his way to
assume command of the department Of
the Columbia.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-12
Suicide of n Veteran,

Philadelphia, July 12-Reuben Haines
aged 80 years, veteran Of the civil war,
committed suicide Mt his home here by in
haling Illuminating gas. He had long
been a sufferer from the effects of
wounds received while In the army, and
this is said to have been the cause of his
act. He belonged to the Twenty sixth
and later the Ninety-nnth Pennsylvania
volunteers. He spent II months in Lib
hey, Salisbury and Danville prisons. He
leaves a widow and several children.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-12
Wife POtSOner Executed.

Harrisburg, July 12-Albert Smith, a
middle aged negro. has been hanged in
the county jail for wife murder. Smith
left statement to be made public after
his burial. No religious services were
held on the galows. and he was very
nervous and badly frightened while the
officers were preparing him for the ex-
ecution. Smith poisoned his wife about
year ago and went to live with Annie
Winston, who had killed her husband by
the same means.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-12
Gold Expected From Alaska.

Seattle, Wash. July 12.-Several YES
sells are now due from Alaska. Among
them are the Roanoke and Alliance OF
this city and the Garonne of Victoria, b.
C. Unusual interest attaches to their ar
rival. for the reason that late advices
from Dawson by way of the upper Yu-
kon river indicate that they will bring a
large amount of gold dust. The total
amount is estimated all the way from
$2,0O0,O0O to $5,O00.000. In addition to
the gold it is expected they will bring
definite and detailed information from
the newly discovered Cape Home and
Golofn bay districts.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-12
American Whist Congress-.

Chicago, July R.-After Il long and
bard fought battle of II hours duratio4
Ihe Atlantic associations team finally
won the much coveted Brooklyn trophy
in the ninth Nannunl congress of the
American Whist league For the next
year the trophy will adorn an eastern
clubhouse The last game was won from
Chicago by only two points. and the re-
suit hinged ON this contest, as had the
Atlantcs not won there would have beer
Il tie between them and the Northwest
ern. which won from New England. The
final results gave Atlantic four games
none lost; Northwestern three games won
and one lost; Chicago. New England an(
New York one game won and three lost
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-12
Much Grain Going Abroad.

Philadelphia, July 12.-prohably the
largest cargo of grain ever sent from here
Is that Of the British steamer Stlnth-
gyle, which has just cleared for Rotter-
dam, with about 100000 bushels of oats,
valued at $S2,500, and 100000 bushels
of corn, valued at $4,000. Another YES
sci to clear with a cargo of grain for Rot
terdnm is the British steamer Carlton,
which has aboard about 10000 bushels
of oats. valued at $4,000, and 100000
bushels Of corn, valued at $4,000. The
British steamer Milton has also cleared,
having on board 1884, bushels of corn,
valued at $4,000 bound for Copenha
ppn
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-12

Buffalo, July 12.-Albert Smith of Ma
rine City, Mich, chief engineer on the
whaleback Thomas Wilson. is under ar
rest. and Henry Manien. his second en-
gineer, whom he assaulted. is in the hos
pital with a fractured skull. which may
result In his death. This was to have
been Manicn's first voyage with Smith.
When he appeared in the engine room,
however, he was visibly under the intu-
ence of liquor. and Smith directed him
to leave the boat and sober up. This an
gea'ed Manien. and he attacked Smith
The latter seized Il heavy wrench and
dealt Manen blow on the head, frnc-
turing his skull
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-12
Deaths mt Manila.

Washington, July 12..-Ihe war depart
ment has received the following FROM
General Otis, at Manila, under date Of
July 8: Following deaths since last week
ly report: Typhoid fever July 2, Charles
N. Wiseck, Company G, First Wyoming
infantry July s, Edward Weldon, Com
pany X, Fourteenth infantry; William
Miller, Company X, Fourth infantry; July
6, Ermer Stevens, Company G, Twelfth
infantry. Dysentery, July 4, William H.
Hill, hospital corps; July g. Thomas w.
Petro, Company NJ, Fourth infantry.
Drowned, July 4, Charles Hyatt, ser
geant Company e, Fourth cavalry.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-12
WASHINGTON GOSSIP.
President Mckinley Appoints Another
Batch of Officers.
WHEELER OFF FOR MANILA.
The General Announces BEFORE MS
Departure That He Does MOI
Intend to Resign HIS
Seat In Congress.

Washington, July II. - The capihet
meeting was devoted to miscellaneous
matters. All the members were present
In order to replenish the stock on tie
island of Cuba it was decided to admr
free of duty so head of breeding cattle
The question of committing ratlons 1or
the needy Cubans into draft cattle ana
agricultural implements was brought w.
but no decision was reached.
Secretary Alger reported that teneral
Otis in response to an inquiry nad Gu
bled that there was no necessity lor
shipping cavalry horses from this coun-
try. Several unimportant matters III
connection with administrative details
were considered.
The president announces the following
Appointments in the volunteer service
the former service of each officer being
given:
To be majors: David b. Case, colonel
Fifth PENNSYLVANIA volunteers; JOHN
Biddle Porter Second Pennsylvania.
TO be captains: Charles s. Campbell
adjutant Second Pennsylvania; Edwin
]. Griffith. captain Third Missouri; Guy
V. Henry, Jr., second lieutenant Second
cavalry; Frank II. Peck, captain Ninth
New York; w. G. Schneider, lieutenant
colonel Seventh California; Edmund Il.
Shields, captain Third Texas; Charles
P. Stivers, sergeant First Ohio cavalry;
f. c. Scherer, first lieutenant Fourth
cavalry; Jacob +. K. Peabody, captain
Eighth Massachusetts.
First Lisutenants.
TO be first leutenants: Charles U.
Bear lieutenant First Illinois cavalry;
Richard H. Brewer, enlisted man Volun-
teers; William H. Clopton Jr, first lieu
tenant Sixth Missouri Daniel Hyman,
sergeant B, Nineteenth United States in
fantry; Charles l.. Willard, sergeant First
Texas volunteers; Joseph W. Avery,
quartermaster sergeant Second North
Carolina volunteers; Homer B. Grant,
first lieutenant Fifth Massachusetts,.
General Joseph e. Wheeler leaves
Washington at once en- route to the Phil
ippine Islands. He will go via Chicago,
Omaha, Denver and Salt Lake. but as he
Is scheduled to reach San Eancisco on
Saturday will not stop long at any place
on the way. He will sail for Manila on
the Goth.
~ have no plans Of campaign he said,
land shall not know what l am to do
until receive my instructions from Gen
eral Otis. I should like to have it under
STOOD" he continued that l go to the
Philippines In an entirely subordinate
capacity. Not only General Otis, but
Generals Lawton and Macarthur wilt
rank me, and it is proper that they
should for while Generals Lawton and
Macarthur were my juniVs they have
been IN the field while l have not, asld
deserve to have places superior to any
assignment that may be given me-
He said he would not resign his seat In
the house,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-12
May BE Il Murder Mystery.

Buffalo, July 12.-Edward Brandon,
fireman. aged 30 years, was found dead
on the heelpath of the canal at Tonn-
wanda. Murder is suspected He was
last seen in company with John Colan-
der, deckhand, and John Urquhart
wheelman of tie steamer Pawnee. the
party We're quarreling. After the body
was found the officers visited the Paw
nee and arrested Jacob Lease. Colander
and Urquhart could not be found.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-12
Some Lumber Statistics.

Minneapolis, July 12.-Thc Times says.
The year 1899 will be known as the ban
ner year for the lumber business in Min
neapols. There will be a larger amount
of lumber manufactured here, and ship
The prices in all grades of lumber are
nearly equal to those of 1892, the high
water year in the business. An advance
of 81 per 1000 feet will go into effect
Sept. ], making Il new record for prices.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-12
The Troubles In Guutenuln.

San Francisco, July 12.--Mail advices
from Guatemala confirm the reports of
an approaching crisis in the Central
American republic. That the dissatis-
faction will lead to revolution against
the administration of President Cabrera
seems hardly likely in view of the fact
that there is no money in the country
to organize anything approaching for
midable instruction. Uprsings in the
cities are, however, expected, and while
they may not result In Cnbrern's down
fall, they will cause great loss to in
vested capital
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-12
Attempted Train Wreckinu.

Pottsville, Pa, July l2.-An attempt
was made to wreck a Philadelphia and
Reading passenger train near lere loaded
with passengers from this place. Kuskie
McKuskie, aged s; William Amman and
Robert Evans, both aged Z, of Gilberton,
have been arrested, charged with the
crime. They were arraigned before AL
derman McCool and placed under heavy
bail. 1t Is charged that they had placed
a heavy brake shoe and heel weighing
about $50 pounds on the track at place
where the railroad embankment was
very high, but as chance happened the
front wheels of the locomotive pushed
the obstruction away.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-12
yellow Fever Serum Cures.

New York, July 12.-Oscar Il. Lackey.
the patient on Swinburne island, upon
whom DIR, Doty made his first test of yell
low fever serum, is free from the dis
ease. His temperature Is now normal.
At the same time he is suffering from n
complication which was present before
he contracted yellow fever. The kidneys
are involved, and the ordeal through
which he has just passed has aggravated
the earlier malady.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-12
Another Addis-StOrkc s.n.u.t

S"n'n Barbara, Cal. July 12-ATrs
iua Nddls Storke sprung another senso.
uoh wheh she claimed, upon arrnivn-
ment for an attempt to murder Gront
Jackson, that her true name was ldn
Adds Standardization. She explninaI
when Justice Wheaton hcsitated to entor
u as such that she had n contract mar.
rage to Grant Jackson mnde Just before
the 'nw forbidding such marriages WINS
passed In the proceedings she will ho
known as Mrs. Jackson Her bail WINS
hSed at $4,000. Mrs. Storke. or jackson
IN nm interview snd she expected to shutt
OUT Jackson's testimony, as IA husband
cannot testify against his wife.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-12
New Ontario Copper Outlook.

Montreal, July 12.-Professor Coleman,
who is in New Ontario with Professor
Willmott, making special study of the
iron and copper deposits, reports tp the
bureau of mines that there seems no
reason why as rich and extensive iron
and copper mines as those Of the Mar
quette Nermillion and Houghton regions
may not be found within our boundaries,
when really thorough prospecting covers
the more promising districts"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-12
A Big DfstilIery Company.

Trenton, July 12.-The Distillery COM
pany of America, with an authorized
capital of 1925, 100000, has been incol-
porated hTe to manufacture and deal ia
whisky, spirits. alcohol, gin and all dis
tillery products and by products. OF the
capital stock, S5o,OO0,000 is preferred
stock with Z per cent cumulative divi-
dends. The incorporators are Walter $.
Dryfoss and Francis X. Forler of New
York and G. L. p. Howard Of South
Orange
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-12

Nelson Downing the proprietor of the
new Commercial House livery stable
has just purchased for public livery
horse the PAGER Ben Perrin of Tom
Perrin and has also got new line OF
buygies and harnesses making all his
teams of IA first class order He is also
running Il first class feed stable. Mr.
Downing has been with the City Hotel
for the past two years, and for the
fifteen years previous he had charge of
large stable in Boston.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-12
British Naval Man euvers,

London, July H. obilizing for the
naval maneuvers began with 11S war
ships and about 25,000 men taking part
in the operations. One Of the principal
objects Of the maneuvers Is to sxhaus-
lively study the value Of torpedo boat de-
stroyers, Of which 81 are engaged,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-12
A BONANZA.

We will give to any person calling at
our Office and paying SOC. for a two
months subscription to the TELEGRAM
one of those elegant souvenirs of the
LIST Vermont Regiment at Chickamaaga
which retail at 80 cents Only limited
supply will be given away so hurry |
you want one of them.
I'm. St. BARRE PRESS co.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-12
The Shamrock LcNkfnr.

Southampton, July Fit is reported
the cup challenger Shamrock is leaking
nnd that she has been ordered into dry.
dock FOR the purpose OF repairing a plate
which was discarded when she grounded
on her arrival at Southampton from Lon
don June %.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-12
Queensland Offers TrOOun.

Brisbane, Queensland July 12.-The
government of Queensland has cabled to
the secretary Of stnte for the colonies.
MIR. Joseph Chamberlain, Offering $50
mounted infantry, with n machine gun.
for service in South Africa in case Of
hostilities between Great Britain and the
Transvanl
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-12
Killed Nv Ipnnnuts

Syracuse, July II. - Freddy Russell
aged years, ate peanuts while celc-
brnting his birthday. One lodged in n
bronchial tube. and the little fellow WINS
taken with spnsms and commissions from
which he died few hours later.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-12
LADIES, ATTENTION I!

Miss Kirk, of Montreal, who taught
scientific dress cutting to Il number Of
Barre ladies last season. has opened a
class at 1928 State Street, River Side,
Montpelier, June 18. Ladies wishing
to avail themselves of this opportunity
will please call at once.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-12
The Relief Detained.

Washington, July IA dispatch from
Major Bradley, commanding the hospi-
tai ship Relief, on her way from Ma
Mia to San Francisco with 250 sick,
dated at Yokohama states that the ship
has been unavoidably detained owing to
heavy storms, but will sail at once
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-12
Alleged silk Thieves Caurht,

Philadelphia, July 12-Joseph Perreti,
Michael Elmo and Joseph H. Mardelli, all
of New York city, have been arrested
here late by central station detectives
on the charge of robbing the firm Of
Hines 4 Fox of 1913 Blocker street.
New York, of $4,000 worth of silk on
July 1.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-12
NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.

We must insist that the copy for all
new ads, and changes in ads taking
over an inch of space. be handed in al
our Office before 10 a. m. on the day
they are to appear.
BARRE Press COMPANY.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-12
In Mourning For the CzarOwitz.

st. Petersburg July 12.-Three months
court mourning for the death of the car
owitz Grand Duke George of Russia,
brother of the car, who died of con
sumption at Abbns Tuman, in the eau
casus, has been ordered.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-12
BARRE FIRE DEPARTM ENT.
N. ID. PHELPS, CHIEF.

The meetings of the Barre Fire De-
partnlent take place as follows and all
tiremen are requested to take notice:
Hose Co. No. 2-The first Monday OF
every mo- nth 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 mouth at Prospect st. Hall.
Firemans Club-Third Tuesday.
All meetings at p. m.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-12

ho'S o. fresh fish every day, Prices
street. -. "''n
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-12
Statement, July 500.
GRANITE SAVINGS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY
DIRECrnne ~S"U NV

JOHN THROW, n - ~
a. D. MORSE, G. l.. CuRRIER.
W. Il. wHITCoMB,
General Banking,
Reeves rea, a, interest paid on time deposits.
r1, Makes collections throughout MI
issues s ar canada and all foreign touutre. inc
safety Depos, on AL the pricipal European points
per year. A'i rcn' al So, 81 an As
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-12

,;s Inc celebrated Rogers Baby lunch
ans M. Marron's, r. l. |,a'ss,
90 " Lyons and al NJ. l.. Tow 4,
tOGtf
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-12

The Ssmerville man who inaugurated
the plan OF removing hats in church
should be honored by the poet of the
famous Somerville journal.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-12
Barre Evening Telegram.
Printed daily Except Sunday by
The Barre Press Co..
\. c. WHITAKER. Editor. E.H METCAlF, Mgf
BARRE. VT.
TERMS:

Entered in the Post Office at Barre VT, as
second-class matter.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-12
FOR SALE,

MY house and lot at 46 Washington
street are for Sale.
Stiff DIR. G. f. CAMP.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-20

given in this city Saturday evening.
The subject will be Humanitarian
ISM"
Edward Anderson, driver for the
Atlantic Refining Company, caught a
German carp in the creek a short dis
lance above the refinery, weighing 27A
pounds.
DIR. Raymond, of Morgantown, will
lecture at the High School building
on Saturday evening next, instead of
on Friday evening, as previously an
nounced
The latest information from the
scene of the recent disturbance at Mil
ler's, near West Alexander, is to the
effect that there were no shots fired in
the ARRAY
The concert by the Vested choir
of ST. Matthews P. E. church will take
place Friday evening, instead of last
evening. as was incorrectly stated in
the Intelligencer.
Mrs. John McGeagh, wife of the
Allegheny City jeweler, is still at the
county Jail, and refuses to leave, not
withstanding her husbands efforts
and those of the authorities.
Albert Gross was ordered released
from Jail, yesterday, by order of Judge
Hugus. Gross was accused Of disor-
derby conduct toward his wife, and was
locked up just month ago.
Yesterday morning early the CEN
trail telephone Office was transferred
from the old quarters in the Peoples
Bank building, to the new building OF
the company, at Chapline street and
alley r.
The prospects are that the local
society of Sons OF the Revolution will
not be represented at the coming tri-
ennial meeting, as Delegate c. W.
Bdockunier and Alternate R. NJ Archer
will be unable to go.
There will be concert in the
First English Lutheran church, on Six
tenth street, this evening at O'Clock.
given by the choir and other local tai
ent. The programme is a good one,
and will be both entertaining and pro-
fitable. A large attendance is desired.
The natural gas main will be laid
through P. Kennedy's addition to Park
View. which has just been laid out in
fine large building lots. with natural
drainage and all the advantages of a
city The above lots will be offered
for sale at auction on the grounds on
May 18th.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-20
NEWS NOTES OF YESTERDAY.

Collection Of the SNAIL Events OF Each
Passing Day.
Board of Education this evening
in regular session.
There will be run of the Carroll
Club Cyclers this evening.
The Council Committee on Ordin-
ances is called for this evening.
There were three unimportant
cases in Police Court, yesterday morn
ing.
Two deeds of trust were admitted
to record by Clerk Robertson, yester-
day.
Wheeling Lodge of Odd Fellows
No. 9 will have charge of the funeral
of Samuel Phipp.
The Niagara Club will dance at
their hall tonight, corner Market and
Twenty third streets.
The will of Jane Ankle was admit
ted to probate yesterday. PEBBLES Ia
tum is executor; bond, $1,000.
Bids for stone for the National
road close to-day at the Office of the
Board of Commissioners, at 10 a. m.
A -year-old son of John Rush,
of the National road, is suffering from
a scalp wound, caused by fail, Tues
day afternoon.
A bill Of sale from Amanda l..
Murdoch to George Newland was adj
mitted to record at Clerk Robertson's
Office, yesterday.
The bids for the reconstruction OF
the Mcclure House will not be closed
for a few days yet, at the office OF
Franzheim, Giesey & Faris.
Pete Traynor, the pugilist, was be-
fore Squire Fitzpatrick yesterday on a
civil warrant sworn out by William
Gundling. Traynor settled.
The next lecture by President Ray
mond, of the State University. will be