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The evening times., 1900-04-10

Nothing could be finer nor more en-
obling than TO watch the disinterested and
loving efforts of Senator Platt and his New
York machine to force the Republican
Vice Presidential nomination upon their
darling Teddy" who does not like that
kind of thing. swears he will not have it.
and shows every tooth in his head every
time the subject is mentioned. But the
affectionate designs Of the Easy Boss" are
not to be obstructed. He is determined to
box and shelve the great War Governor
at any cost. How his devoted Senatorial
friend would like to have him back where
he was. as described by Mr.. DOGGY. alone
in Cuba"
The evening times., 1900-04-10
A Refreshing But Useless Drink.

tTItH the LoutloH LeautfJ
Frederick yilliers in his letter about Mase-sf n
ten, relates this incident: After the battle lie
came on come OF the wounded enemy s'The
Scandinavian in command had bayonet thrust
through his stomach. and was dying He signed
to me that he was thirsty lifted him up and
gave him a cup of condensed milk wounded
companion lAinS by his side said, in very good
English: Its to give il to him, sir; il
only out of the hole in his stomach This
was true, but still the poor fellow had the
tion OF the refreshing Graught passing down his
threat. II his last drink. see his eager,
hungry ,look,aeven now, and though enemy.
1 wish ] could have done for hiu few
hours aiterward he was buried by the side Of the
heroes OF the Highland Brigade
The evening times., 1900-04-10
Expensive Telegraph Tolls.
fFrom Ainslee's Magazine

Telegraphing ID different parts of the world is
still an expensiyei business The rate per word for
message from San Francisco to Aukland, New
Zealand for example. is S2.s7. From New York
TO Manila the rate is S2.45. The charge is not al
ways in ratio to the distance. The rate from
New York to some South American or West In.
dian ports is neafly 81 per word, but in reaching
thesA points the messages travel twice across the
AtlarfIs. -
The evening times., 1900-04-10

One Of the inevitable results of broken
faith with Porto Rico is seen in the re-
vival Of the revolutionary party and pro-
pagarda in Cuba. The anti-American atti-
tude of Gomez and other leaders in The
late war against Spain, and of their fol
lowers, is ominous not only of local dis
turbances, but of a disappearance of the
sentiment in the island in favor of arnexa-
tion. Until the insular policy of the Nc
Kinley Administration became known,
there was a strong desire among the in
telligent classes in Cuba for union with
the United States. But since it has de-
veloped that, under Republican party rule,
annexation would mean government as a
subject colony without American civil
rights, the situation has suddenly changed.
As far ss the Cubans can control the mat
ter. perfidy to Porto Rico and our own
Constitution has killed annexation.
The evening times., 1900-04-10
NodestIy Admitted.
lFrnm the Chicago News.l }

(From the Chicago NtwS.l
s'Oh but | do love to go shopping. said tbs
maid of some thirty seven SUNNI is-more or less
''especially when there is bargain sale
''IIuhn' growlcd the cid bachelor. 81 fail "a
ace any fun in getting in a crowd and being
squeezed nearly to death.
That's just what enjoy most. replied The
romantic maiden, she coriy hid her glowing
face behird hcr -.
The evening times., 1900-04-10
4 Birds Nest of Steel.
1rrcm ,i,c Pbilad,lnl,ia pres.,


Tic Ornitholcgicai MUSEUM of SolothuiR. Swift
zeIland, has come into possession of birds nest
which probably is unique. II is swallows nest.
about four inches broad built entirely of steel
Match springs. IL was discovered by a workman
IN one q the big watch factories. who last sum-
inef had often scon swallow ~ into the open
worksbop pick uP biz Ct metal and fly off 10 a
utighhmng tree.
The evening times., 1900-04-10
Electric Power in England,
(From the philadelpbia prcssl !


fever OF electrical power building has broken
cvt at last in England Several companies are
hammering at the doors of Parliament to build
plants and lines TO generate. transmit, and sell
electricity. The schemes involve the furnishing
OF power and light to all the great cities OF
England. One company asks fcr monopoly oi
all South Wales a.;other of Surrey another of the
whole OF Middlesox, IleItfoTdshire, and Essex.
The evening times., 1900-04-10
CURRENT HUMoR.
Identified.

(From the Chicago Tribunc1
"Wel. Amy" said the young man in the par
lor. 'do you know who | am7'
''Yes. SIR" answered the little girl. who had
been studying his face in solemn silence tar sey-
erll minutes. ~ rec nize you. You're the man
that always wears the latest style Of derby hat
in the big clothing store advertisements in the
newspapers'
The evening times., 1900-04-10
GirIish Confidence.

(From the Chicago Tribune.l
Pertie sweetun.-I wouldn't marry the best man
alive. Would you!
Meena Zavver-Yes. dear. ! would. and I'm
going TO in about six weeks
The evening times., 1900-04-10

Carnegie appears TO be a voracious old
philanthropist. Not content with his one
hundred and sixty million dollar steel.
coke. mining. and transportation trust. IL
is announced that he has gorged himself
with ship yards. and has the Cramps.
The evening times., 1900-04-10
Lopson mud pnr,, Are Glad

tFrom tie Chicago Record)
For tie first time in commercial history di.
rect and regular transport service has beer es
tab. shcc bstwVrR London and Paris. Four car.
losts. ofserisliy constructed for the trade have
begun 70 run. The service i'll be in full opera
ten in May. 1he innovation is welcomed in
'6sth sides
The evening times., 1900-04-10
POLITICAL NOTES AND GOSSIP.

The Populists for Deweyf-The Hon
Ignatius Donnelly. author of the Shake
spearean cryptogram and other vagaries is
swinging around the circle in Georgia and
declaring that Admiral Dewey would be
a better Populist candidate for President
than Bryan. Indeed. Mr.. Donnelly says
that he is in favor of the Populists nomi-
mating the Admiral as their standard
bearer. 1t is generally conceded that this
is harder on Dewey than on Bryan. If
memory is not at fault, it is recalled that
the Hon. Ignatius Donnelly was nomi-
mated either for President or Vice Presi-
dent, with the Hon. Wharton Barker of
Somewhere at the other end of the ticket,
by national convention of Populists at
Cincinnati a year or two ago. At that
time il was announced that the ticket
then nominated was to be the only one the
Populists would put in the field for 1900.
However since then national conyocatioI
of the faithful has been called at Sioux
Falls, s. D., May 9, for the ostensible pur-
pose of naming candidates for President
and Vice President renewing allegiance
to the faith. and incidentally giving
boost to the Senatorial aspirations cf the
Hon. Richard Franklin PettigreW. III is
thought possible that Donnelly is attempt
ing to unite the fortunes of the Admiral
with those of Mr.. Pettigrew. who is known
to be in desperate straits. OF course, ii
the voters of South Dakota could be made
to believe that the fall of Pettigrew would
mean the fall of the great Admiral they
might be brought around to the support
of Pettigrew. In pursuance of this scheme
ii is supposed Senator Pettigrew will find
occasion within the next few days to es
pouse the cause of Dewey as the Popuist
candidate for President. AS the Hon. Ma
ricn Butler of North Carolina also has
troubles of his own very similar to those
of his eminent colleague from South Da-
kOta the popular presumption is that he,
too, will fall into line for the Admiral.
All of which. il is submitted, goes TO show
that your Populist statesman knows
trick or two about politics, even though
he is usually solemn-visaged and demure.
Seriously, there is no belief in any quarter
that Admiral Dewey would formally signify
his acceptance Of the Populist nomi-
natica, even If it should be rendered
TO him by acclaInation, or that he would
do anything that could be construed as
desire TO become identified with the Popu-
lists.
The evening times., 1900-04-10

Mr.. Rossiter Johnson arises in New
York to nominate Major General Elwell S.
Otis as a Republican candidate for the
Vice Presidency, and The Times arises in
Washington TO second the nomination Nc
Kinlcy and Otis would make an ideal tick
et. Not even Mckinley and Alger would
be better from the Democratic point OF
view
The evening times., 1900-04-10
For Convention gChairman.-Fron

rom
Tennessee there comes to Washington the
interesting news That the Hon. James D.
Richardson is to be elected permanent
Chairman OF the Kansas City Convention.
How the Tennesseeans have learned this
is not stated. Indeed Mr.. Richardson's
friends in this city profess TO be in utter
Ignorance of any movement to heap na
tional convention honors upon his broad
and not unwilling shoulders. On the con-
trary, the underst anding here is that con-
sderations of good politics suggest the ad-
visibility of calling TO the most conspicu-
Gus place in the Kansas City Convention
some German American Of prominence and
influence. Still. il may be that in his cam
paign for Speaker OF the next House
which all Democrats are confident OF COR
trolling - Mr.. Richardson's supporters
doubtless are determined to keep his name
spicuously to the fore However, as il
is not doubted that the National Conven-
tion will b. controlled by uncomprOmising
Bryanites II is thought TO be highly proba-
bic that they will not care TO advance the
Tennesseean's Speakership race at the eX-
pense CT other aspiTants for that position
particularly Judge DeArmond of Missouri
by eleyating MIR. Richardson to the posi-
tion of chief Importance at Kansas City
This view of the matter seems especially
tenable now that Mr.. Richardson. exercis-
ing his prerogatiye as Chairman of the Ma
tional Congressional Committee, has ap-
pointed on the Subcommittee which is TO
have charge of the Congressional campaign
? majority of men who are known to be
out of harmony with the Western senti-
ment of the party
The evening times., 1900-04-10
AMERICAN COAL IN EUROPE.
An Effort Made to Get i'm Touch With
Exporters.

The Bureau of Foreign Commerce has
received a letter from Messrs. J. Compel
K Co., Sctiedamschedij No. $50, Rctter-
dam. 10 the effect that they de ire to en-
ter into business relations with American
coal exporters but net knowing III ir
rames they send copies CT q circular. with
the request that it be distributed amang
important coal dealers in the United
States. This method is adopted in order
not TO lose time in correspondence.
The circular reads:
Dear SIR ~ now : the time Tor sue. icaR Goa,
merchants to extend the export Of their product
TO European ports prices On this S.de hIviRg a5
Vsnctd in such way that it can be advantage
Baltic etc, We shall be pleased to b. informed
If YOU open fer export trade.
IL this Is the We beg TO offer You Sery-
ices az agents tsirg fully up in the Coal trade
and well Introduced ut ahOve-namcd ports. II yen
feel iaclined 10 avail yourself of our services
piease serd u hy next mail detailed descriptions
of qualities Of your coal. names Of colieTs. state
mont Of purposes for which it is used, quantities
you might be able TO export TO Europe, with com
petitve prices and conditions of sale
Please send us at The same time your conditions
for acting your agents q loss OF time
will undoubtedly cause loss OF advantage.
Awaiting the favor Of your earliest reply, VI
remain, etc, J. COMPEL x co.
Not wishing to discriminate between
coal companies, the Bureau of Foreign
Commerce publishes this circular for the
information of those interested. Ii also
calls attention to the fact that a number
of reports have been received from United
States representatives abroad in regard TO
the scarcity of coal in foreign markets.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-05
THE LAFAYETTE STATUE.
Interesting Ceremonies at Its Un
yelling In Paris.

Interesting Ceremonies at Its Un-
yelling In Paris.
Paris, July BIN the presence Of the
president of the republic, NJ. Loubet; the
United States ambassador, General HOr-
ace Porter, and n billiant assemblage
Of representative Frenchmen and the
most prominent members Of the Ameri-
can colony here, the statue in honor of
General the Marquis de Lafayette, the
gift of the American school children to
France, was presented to the nation by
Mr.. Ferdinand w. Peck, president of
the Lafayette memorial commission, and
was accepted by President Loubet in be-
half of France.
The monument was unveiled by two
boys, representing the schools of France
and America, Gustave Hennocque, great
grandson of the Marquis de Lafayette,
and Paul Thompson, son of the pro-
jector Of the monument. After a few
words by Paul Thompson and the read
ing of IA dedicatory poem by Miss Voss,
representing the Daughters of the RevO-
luton. Archbishop Ireland delivered an
address, and Mrs. Daniel Manning spoke
on Lafayette and the Daughters Of the
American Revolution.
American flags and trophies in French
and American cOlors were displayed on
numerous buildings and on or over
American houses throughout Paris, and
the Parisians, on waking, found the
stars and stripes floating from the pin
nacle of the Eiffel tower, thus dominat-
ing the whole city. All Paris, moreover,
knew without reading the papers that
some big American event was to take
place by the streams Of carriages, cabs
and we'll dressed people afoot converg-
ing in the direction of the gardens of the
Tuileries.
The location of the monument is with
in a small rallied in garden, which hence
forth will be known as Lafayette square
and which lies in the center of the quad
%rangular Place du Carrousel. The latter
is surrounded on three sides by the Pal
ace of the Louvre and divides it from
the gardens of the Tuileries. A special
ly erected barrier cut off the Place du
| Carrousel, and only ticket holders were
allowed to pass. Within Lafayette
| square itself, amid trees whose foliage
formed a refreshing background, was
built a circular grand stand, which was
entirely draped with crimson cloth, and
in a space in the middle rose the statue
of Lafayette, enveloped in the folds of
Old Glory.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-05

On Tuesday afternoon on the lawn
of w. G. Odds, was held an entertain.
ment that was quite unique in that it
was gotten up and given by the chill
dren under the management of Louise
Olds a miss OF Is years. The enter.
tainment consisted of a presentation
of Editha's Burglar in a very pleas
ing manner. Mrs. Odds furnished
music for the cake.walk by EsSie
and Harry McLoud, each about 10
years of age in a manner that older
and more experienced ones would find
it hard to equal. Tickets for the
entertainment sold at two cents each,
and the sum Of $1.50 was realized
which is to 60 towards buying a new
stage curtain.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-05
WAR IN CHINA.
Latest Report Has 1t That No Foreign.
vaxsyss.s ers Are Alive.
HORRIBLE SCENES IN CITY.
Belle we'd That Many of the Tsung-
I-Yamen Pcrished at Hands
Of b Infatuated Ger
man Guards.

London, July 5.-"Not a single foreign
er Is now alive in Picking" is the latest
Chinese report which has reached Shang-
hal.
Earlier reports from the same sources
describe the terrible condition Of the
British legation. 1t is said that the
rooms of the legation were filed with
sick and wounded, the dead lying un-
buried in heaps.
1t is believed that many of the mem
bers and officials of the tsung-li -yamen
persisted when the German guard, mad
dened by the murder Of Baron Won Ket-
teller, the German minister, set fire to the
building.
In a dispatch from Taku, dated June
30 (Chefu. July -. it is reported that the
British and Russian admirals, at a coun-
ell of wal held on June 30. decided that
1t was impossible to attempt to relieve
Picking without greatly increased forces.
They concluded that it would be posi-
BILE to hold Tien-tsin, but in the event
of that not proving feasible they de-
termined to retain possession of Taku.
One hundred and forty thousand i'm
perial troops are stationed between Pc
king and Tien-tsin, while the total of
the allied forces which can be concen-
trated at the present time barely num-
bers 10000.
1t is reported that General Mich 81
Chang is advancing to attack Tien-tsin
with 10000 troops.
Won k~etteler's Body Recovered.
Another report has been received at
Taku to the effect that the German
guards rescued the body of Baron Won
Ketteler, the late German minister to
China, after his murder by the Chinese.
A dispatch from Taku, dated June 20,
and Shanghai, July 3, says:
"a accommodating party under Lieu
tenant Commander Keyes of the torpedo
boat Fame captured and destroyed the
new city and port II miles from Taku on
June %. There was little or no opposi-
ton. Two bluejackets were injured by
an explosion. Many Chinese were killed.
"The river is practically clear from
Taku to Tien-tsin. with the exception of
a few sunken towboats and lighters.
"In the second attack on the east ar
senal on June % the Russians were
forced to retire for re-enforcements. y
force Of British, one company of Ger
mans and 80 Americans then engaged
the enemy, VINO, WIFI IOur guns, lHaue IL
determined resistance until the whole
allied force supported the artillery.
"The allies advanced and stormed the
west end of the arsenal. Fifty Chinese
were killed, and the remainder retired.
Lack of cavalry prevented the capture of
the whole force.
"As soon as the allies had occupied the
arsenal 1900 imperial troops made a
flank attack from the city. The British
and Russians soon drove them back.
"The British casualties number 5 kill
ed and q wounded. The Americans had
only l wounded"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-05
GASOLINE'S DEADLY WORK.
Six Men Killed md Thirty-five In
jured In West Virginia Town.

1ured In West virginia Town.
Parkersburg, w. Va, July Six
prominent railway men were instantly
killed and between 25 and 35 persons
were terribly injured by the explosion OF
several gasoline tank cars in the yards of
the Ohio River railroad here.
A yard engine was passing down with
a train running at a good rate of speed
toward the lower end of the yard. On
nearing the shops a switch was ,discov'
cred open. Before the train could be
stopped the engine struck a train Of gas
olinc tanks.
Several officials of the road happened
to be here, and, as is usual in an ac-
cident of the kind, they fired a cannon
shot at the remaining tanks of oil in or
der to let the fluid out. Instantly after
the shot had hit the tank it exploded.
Smoke rose in a dense mass. After ii
cleared away a most horrible sight
greeted the hundreds Of people who rush.
ed to the scene.
Everywhere were to be seen chunks OF
human flesh. Dead bodies were scat
tered here and there; injured were lying
all over the surrounding territory.
The dead are j. H. Hamilton, general
superintendent; Bradley Reeves, engi-
neer; Edward Shannon, telegrapher;
Yardmaster Carr, Master Mechanic La
lime and Conductor Bradford.
Between 25 and 35 injured were lying
helpless about under the mass of debris.
They were removed rapidly as possible
to the city hospital.
Many Of the injured were suffering in.
t~ernally from the conclusion Of the
plosion, while others were frightfully
MANNED by flying bits of iron and wood.
1t is impossible to state the exact mum.
Der of injured. as many were carried to
their own homes.
At the hospital it is thought that sew.
eral more deaths will result.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-05
THE H0B0KEN I R
One Hundred and Fifteen Bodies
Have Been Recovered.

One Hundred and Fifteen Bodies
Have been Recovered.
New York, July 5.-The search for
victims of the North German Lloyd line
fire last Saturday was resumed early.
Three bodies were found off Fourth
street, and one of them was identified as
that OF a longshoreman named Henry
Kunz. The two others were badly char
red and were beyond recognition. So far
115 bodies have been recovered.
Captain William Cochran of the Mer-
rift Chapman company believes that he
has solved the mystery of the death of
Captain Mirow of the Saale. Cochran.
after a thorough investigation, says that
there is no doubt in his mind that the
commander of the Saale was blown up
by the explosion of the liners s~alutins
magazine, which was located just back
of the pilot house.
MirOw's body was found just back of
the wrecked magazine on the upper
deck. The powder stored there was used
for saiuting and signal purposes. The
signal rockets were not stored in the
powder magazine. They were found in
tact in another part of the ship. The
explosion occurred while the burning
Saale was being towed down to the Com
munipaw flats. where she now lies.
Gustav III. Schwab has received this
cablegram from the North German Lloyd
office in Bremen:
1.-THE North German Lloyd makes the
following announcement: A severe confia-
grafton destroyed our entire pier system
at Hoboken, causing heavy damage to
three steamers of our fleet. A large
number Of our officers and crews have
lost their lives while faithfully adhering
to their posts. In order to do honor to
the heroic conduct shown by the entire
crews of our steamers in their battle
against the terrible elements, the families
of the officers and crews who persisted in
the catastrophe shall receive special pen
sions aside from those to which they are
entitled according to the regulations of
the Seaman's fund of the North German
Lloyd. The administration of our Sea-
mans fund will regulate the amounts
and proper distribution"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-05
Building Lots For Sale
Three Lots ON Patterson St.s
Three Lots on Washington St.,

Three Lots ON Patterson St.s
Three Lots on Washington St.,
And thirty,ive other lots adjoining Wash
ington street, are for sale. These lots are
plotted out, good size, on three-rod streets,
and are accommodated with the electric road,
electric light, sewer and water.
The land as laid out IS held by its owner
more especially for those who~wish to build
a home for themselves rather than for tene-
ment houses. The restrictions are that no
one can build a house to cost less than 81 500
nor place the same within twenty feet of the
street. Therefore l wise to invite the atten-
soil that you are to build upon, the accommo-
dation that you will receive and the price
that you have to pay compared with other
locations in the city.
46tf HARRY PATTERSON.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-05
Cheap %Underpinnin8

Contractor E. L. Densmore has
bought at the quarries 1000 No. l paw.
ing blocks to be used for underpinning,
and he will sell them for 4 cents a
piece. soft
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-05

Washington, July 5.-Rear Admiral
Barker, now commandant Of the Nor.
folk navy yard, has been selected to sue
coed Rear Admiral Philip, deceased, as
commandant Of the New York navy
yard. Admiral Barker's successor has
not vet been decided upon.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-05
The Report on the Kentucky.

Washington, July 5.-The report of the
naval trial board on, the battleship Ken
lucky, just submitted to the navy de-
partment, shows that the ship was gen
orally in excellent condition. There was
some fault found with the electrical fir
ing appliances of one turret, which pre-
vented a Simultaneous firing of the foul
guns therein, but the other turret ap'
planes worked perfectly. The board
holds that the period of time allowed
between the commissioning Of a ship
and the final acceptance trial is too short
to fully develop the needs Of the ship.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-05
NOTICE.

Bids will be received for building
an addition to the schoolhOuse in the
quarry district, also for putting
in the foundation for the
same until noon Of July 18th.
Material, work and finish to correspond
to the present building. Right re.
served to reject any and all bids. The
building of said addition is condition
al on the action of the town at the
special town meeting Thursday even
ing, July 18th. E. H. Martin, G. E.
Wilbur, E. G. Smith, building com.
mittee, Williamstown, VT, July S,
1900.