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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-10-03

needs of the several city departments
amount to 1914, 441 SO.
This leaves a deficit of $66, AL SO, and
the pruning committee, during its three
days session, will endeavor to Scale down
the surplus of estimated needs. so that
the REDUCTION will be quitably distributed
among the deptaaTtmenfs.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-10-03
KILLED BY FILIPINOs.

Lieut.. Wagner, Twenty-sixth Infan-
try, Reported Dead.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2.-The following
has been received at the war department:
Manila, Oct. 2.--Killed between Pavia
and Santa Barbara, Panay, Oct l, Second
Lieutenant Max Wagner, Twenty-sixth
regiment, U. S. v. infantry
-"MacArthur."
Lieutenant Wagner was a resident of
West Medford, Mass, and during the
Spanish war was lieutenant in the sig
nal corps. Col. Perley, surgeon in charge
of the hospital ship Relief cables from
Nagasaki, announcing the death on Sept.
26, of Sergeant James V. Forden, Of the
band of the Fourteenth infantry of
abscess of the liver.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-10-03
Tin Plate sca1e set+Ied

NEW YORK, Oct 2.-The conference
between the officers Of the American Tin
Plate company and the delegates repre-
sentfng the Tin Workers Associa ton Of
question was settled, though on what
basis was not officially announced, but
1t was reported that the employees had
been granted an advance of 10 per, cent
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-10-03

ed; o. skiberg, treasurer; c S. Bruce,
aEmeH Wright superintsndent; James jane,
Marshall, Judge of pfrTchate; j. n. Black
sheriff; e. H CanfieId, attorney. me
convention unanimously unanimous Endorsed j. H.
sentative. -.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-10-03
LOGS COMING BY RAIL.
The First Large Consignment VIII
Arrive ON Friday.

Arrive on Friday.
The first considerable quantity of logs
ever brought to- Minneapolis by rail will
arrive here Friday, when 1000 feet will
be dumped from the fat cars in the yards
Of the Backus- Brooks Lumber company
The company has contracted altogether
for 100000 feet to be brought by rail
from northern Minnesota, and it will
come at the rate of $50, 600 feet a day
until the order is filled. The logs are
shipped by way of the Brainerd & North
ern Minnesota road to Brainerd, and
from there brought to Minneapolis by the
Northern Pacific.
1t is claimed by the advocates of rail-
transportation that it has several advan-
tages over the old water route, among
the principal Of which is the great saw
ing of time.
The. rail route also does away with the
loss by wear and tear. 1t is estimated
that at least per cent of the logs which
start on the trip from the North to this
city are lost. Some of them became
water-logged and sink, others are stolen
and some disappear in other ways.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-10-03

DEVILS LAKE, N. D., Oct. 2.-(Spe-
here today, Judge Amidon presiding. The
local United States land office quarter
ending Oct. 1 took in more than $4,000.
During the same time $3.50 homestead en-
tries were made, 2S7 cash entries, l65
homestead proofs, 10 timber culture
proofs.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-10-03
In Memory of Mai. Andre.

NYACK, N. Y, Oct. -2.-This was "An-
DIRE" day at Happen, Rockland county.
the 10th anniversary of the hanging of
Mai. John Andre, on the hill west Of
that village for treason Flags were fly
ing in the village, and a celebration Of
the anniversary took place at the 76
Stone House, where Andre was tried and
imprisoned until his execution.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-10-03
PROCLAMATION
State of minnesota,
Executive Department.

In the matter Of the creation and
designation of polling precincts in un-
organized and partially organized coun-
ties in the state of Minnesota
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-10-03
Flour MIL Changes Hands.

WINONA, Mimi, Oct. Especial. )-The
Minnesota Grain company has sold to
Louis Smell the large Touring mill at ST.
Charles, Mimi. formerly owned by the
H. J. O'Neill Elevator company.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-10-03
VIII Be Capital of australia.

MELBOURNE, Oct. at is announced
that Melbourne will be the capital of
confederated Australia.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-10-03
OBITUARY.

ROCHESTER, N. Y, Oct. Judge. w.
Lansing, a prominent Republican Of Ne
braska. died at hospital in this city to-
day. Judge Lansing fell i'll two weeks
ago while passing through this city.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-10-03
Rock Conntv Renuhlicans.

LUVERNE, Mimi. Oct. 2-(Special.)-
At the Republican county convention to-
day the following officers were nominat-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02

most enjoyable feature of the evening was
a dialogue by four small girls, who decided
to send their best dolls to the heathen
Bert whitman goes to his home in
Maine Saturday.
Mrs George Chase is suffering with
quinsey sore throat.
Although the fear of water famine has
passed, the water still retains its peculiar
flavor.
Rev. Charles II. Parkhurst, d. D., of
Boston, editor of the Zion's Herald was in
town Tuesday.
Presiding Elder Davenport will be in
town Thursday for the purpose of holding
the last quarterly conference of the year.
The house on South street, owned by
Wyman Flint, and formerly occupied by
DR.. Kirkland, has been rented by Bruce
BabcoCk
new barber shop has been opened on
Rockingham street in the store formerly
occupied by Keane & Harry, shoe dealers
Eugene Martineau is the owner
A banquet will be served in Brattleboro
this evening to the employees of Durham
Brothers in their Brattleboro and Bellows
Falls stores.
The teachers of the graded schools will
hold their March meeting next Monday
afternoon in the High school building at
which time they will begin course in psy-
chology.
A surprise party was given to Mr.. and
Mrs Fuller by about 40 of their friends, at
the home of Mrs. Brown Monday evening.
Refreshments of ice cream and cake were
served and a very pleasant time enjoyed.
Handsome presents of silver and pictures
were presented as a token of the good
will that goes with them to their new
home.
Rev. John II. Reid OF the First Congre-
gatioDal church gave the third address in
the course, "Why l Am What l Am
being given in the Baptist church. Mr..
Reid gave an able address on "Why | Am
a Congregationalist." The church was
filed to its utmost capacity, Mr.. Reid will
preach in his own church next Sunday
evening on Observation-Disclosures"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02
STATIONS RIVER.

DR.. Boggett is working into fine prac-
tice.
The iron bridge by the WOODEN mill was
finished last week.
Mrs. Blake will be found as usual from
this date at her millinery rooms.
Mr.. Locke has begun to send an order
team through Pleasant valley to Lawrence
mills.
Miss Nellie Qulrk, a senior at Smith col
lege, lately visited for few days at Mr..
and Mrs. Lewis Tenney's,
Miss Grace Williams, by invitation,
played the organ at the Congregational
church at Chester last Sunday.
Unfortunately the one furnace furnish
ing heat for our public school building is
wholly inadequate. Cold days teachers
and pupils suffer with cold or adjourn
school.
The seniors reception last Saturday even
ing at Fuller hall passed off with credit to
the class. 1t proved a delightful occasion
to those in attendance. Mr.. Ufford and
Miss Bristol Of the senior class, together
with Miss Pope and Mrs. Ellery, received
The hall was finely decorated. Under the
spell of music by band and the charm of
bright faces and pleasing conversation the
two hours from 8 to 10 passed quickly
DR.. Ellery made it highly social occasion
The temperance meeting Saturday even
ing at the Baptist church was largely at
tended. Rev. Mr.. Morrow spoke for over
an hour in behalf of the Anti-Saloon
league of the state. He presented clearly
the plan and purpose Of this organization.
He made it evident, also, that the year
1899 witnessed substantial progress
throughout the state in temperance work.
The Anti-Saloon league is helping yigor-
ously to enforce our excellent prohibitory
law. 1t also seeks TO arouse and direct
! public sentiment in the interests Of whole
some conduct. The audience Saturday
evening, as an expression Of interest in
the work, pledged Ss4.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02

Lura NJ. Newcomb, wife of Frank Lam
don, died of laryngitis at her home on At
kinson street Sunday morning, after a sick
ness of two weeks. She was born in Put
ney, April II, 1910, and was married to
Frank Landon in Westminster, Dec. 2S
1870. She leaves, beside her husband, a
daughter, Addie, and the following BROTH
ers: George W., Quincy b., and Nelson
b. Newcomb of Putney and Jarvis New
comb Of Bellows Falls. The funeral was
from the Baptist church at =. NJ. Tues
day, Rev. G. Il. 3. Dodge officiating.
There were many beautiful flowers. The
bearers were Walter and Sumner Wilson,
George and Henry Bacon.
Those present from ont of town were:
Milo Whitney, Putney; George Bailey,
Hinsdale, y. H. Mr.. and Mrs. l.. b. Ian
don and Fred Landon OF Concord, y. II. /;
Mr.. and Mrs. W. d. Landon and Mr. and
Mrs, J. NJ. Landon of White River juno.
ton.
For the last 10 years Mrs. Landon has
been an almost constant sufferer, unable to
walk, and practically helpless from the eff
fects of rheumatism. Those years of pain
were borne with a brave cheerfulness and
patience that are rarely seen, leaving a
bright uplifting memory to the large circle
of friends who loved her ITO live in
hearts of those we leave behind, is not to
die
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02
ATHENS.

Mary Holland OF Grafton is at work at
p. Il. Clark's.
Miss Lizzie Daggett of Walpole is with
her sister, Mrs. Fred Spencer.
Miss Sylvia Powers has finished her
school at Quechee and returned to her
home here.
Rev. w. X. Davenport gave a very inter
esting lecture at the white church last Fri
day evening.
Rev. w. K. Lang, Mr. and Mrs. W. NJ.
Ball, Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Powers and Guy
Powers were the delegation from our town
attending the semi-annual convention Of
the Windham County Christian Endeavor
union at Brattleboro, Feb. %. They re-
port very interesting and helpful meeting
and speak highly Of the cordially and hos
pitality of the Brattleboro Endeavorers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02
JACKSONVILLE.

Louis Bowker of California is visiting in
town.
Frank Bell went to Vernon last week to
visit his brother-in-law, E. j. Tenney, and
this week goes to Illinois to visit other rel
atives.
From the number of logs in the mill
yard of the Manufacturing company it
would not seem that there was a scarcity
this year.
Charles A. Faulkner has been engaged
for another year as butter maker at the
creamery. The patrons received for
January 27i cents per pound of butter fat.
Town meeting will be held at the west
part of the town this year. There are
many important matters to come before
the meeting and there should be a good at
tendance.
Charles johnson of Brattleboro was here
caring for his brother, DR.. Frank b. john
son, and this week their brother Eugene
also of Brattleboro, has been rendering a
like service.
The teachers and pupils Of the academy
went last Friday evening to the village of
Nottingham to visit one of their number.
Robert Chase, son of Charles S. Chase
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02
LADYSMITH RELIEVED.
wild Enthusiasm in London and Other
English cities.
Gen. DundOnR Reached the Town
wednesday Night---tien. CronJie's Sur
render Of 1000 Men 90 the British.

Gen. Dundonald Reached the Town
wednesday NIght---Gsn. CronJIe's Sur
render Of 1000 Men 90 the British.
Lord Dundonald's cavalry entered Lady
smith Wednesday night. Gen. Butler,
whose main body is apparently at Mel
thorpe, four miles south, visited Gen.
White yesterday. The country south OF
Ladysmith he reports cleared OF the Beers.
The siege of 110 days has been raised, and
only the arrival of conveys with food and
supplies for the long-suffering garrison is
necessary TO complete the relief of the town,
a task which has cost Buffers army up
wards of 5000 men. To the strategy Of
Lord Roberts is due the relief of Lady
smith His invasion of the Free State and
capture of Cronje's army has made the
Buer positions i'm Natal and north Cape
Colony untenable, and It was undoubtedly
due TO the fact that the main BOer army
before I,adysmith was withdrawn TO the
second line Of defence that Butler was able
to fight his way to his present position,
from which il was possible to despatch a
flying column into the beleaguered town.
Dispatches show that the evacuation by
the Beers Of their first line Of defence is
general Gen. Clements has occupied
Colesberg. A despatch from Pasrdeberg
states that the Beers are in force to the
southwest. These troops undoubtedly are
the burghers who have left the Orange
river line and are either gathering TO annoy
Roberts by threatening his line Of commu-
nicaton or to escape to Bloemfontein or
beyond While it is generally realized that
Lord Roberts's strategy is mainly response
bic for the relief of Ladysmith, there will
be a feeling Of anxiety lest his plans suffer
from the hordes Gen. Butler has let slip
into the Free State
The news was received yesterday in
London aud all through England with
wild enthusiasm. Crowds thronged the
streets, cheering wildly while flags and
bunting were displayed on all sides
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02
IMMENSE ICE GORGE,
Jam Extends from South CbarlestOWn
Six Miles TO Cheshire Bridge.

High water would Probably Flood the
IowIands, and There Is some Fear
that the DrIn May Cause Trouble at
This Place when IL Comes Down.
An immence ice Jam bars the Connecti-
cut river at South Charlestown, n. II.
The recent thaw opened the river north,
the small streams breaking up, and here,
at the bend in the river, the ice was piled
ND and held firmly in place by small is
land as the water went down.
The lam is a veritable ice gorge, extend
ing back over six miles from South Charles
town to Cheshire bridge, and is from 10 to
20 feet deep.
In places hillocks of ice tower up 20 feet
above the level of the river, while along
the river banks acres of meadow lands
are covered with fragments.
In case the river rises suddenly this
spring Bellows Falls may suffer serious
damage. A warm rain would probably
set the drift floating, but before starting
an immense volume of water would set
back, flooding the lowlands between here
and ChaTlestown.
At Bellows Falls the drift will have to
pass under the new Fitchburg railroad
stone arch bridge, which has never yet
been tested in high water, and it is the
opinion of many that should the flood Of
1895 be eyer repeated Bellows Falls will
be inundated.
This new bridge, completed Dec. 10,
1899, is one of the finest structures in the
country. The arches are each 40 feet, at
the base, with a spring of 20 feet the
flattest railroad arch in the United States,
and there is only one with less spring in
the world.
This bridge occupies considerable more
space than the former structure, and space
that has been known to be flooded in high
water. Just above the bridge the channel
is not over 800 feet wide, while few rods
further north the river is nearly 700 feet
wide. This, of course, means big chOk-
ing in times of high water, and in 1895
few inches more rise would have resulted
in destroying hundreds of thousands of
dollars worth of property
The presence of such mass of ice this
year will, of course, increase the danger
On the other hand, Chief Engineer Rol-
Inns, who had the construction of the
bridge in charge, while he comedies that
the new bridge occupies considerable space
that has been known to be flooded, is de-
cidedly of the opinion that there will never
be any trouble from this source,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02

This was Roberts 18th birthday anniver-
sary. Although the weather was not very
propitious good number turned out and
pleasant evening wac enjoyed.
Last Saturday night there was a severe
rain storm accompanied by thunder and
lightning. Some time after O'Clock Sun
day morning snow began to fall and the
wind to blow. Sunday, Monday and
Tuesday were very severe days. The mer-
curry Tuesday morning reached Is degrees
below zero and did not go above zero at
midday.
ii. M. Roberts Was attached of his prop
erty to answer before Calvin Baker, ESQ.,
Justice, last Monday in suit of VIM. Scott.
The officer attached one stick of wood and
10 make the attachment binding put copy
In the town clerks office. This attach.
ment was unnecessary. A jury of good
men from all parts of the town decided
That defendant did not owe the plaintiff
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02
Mavoe by he Die Storm.

Over II inches of snow, the largest
amount ever recorded by the weather bu-
reau in Chicago, fell during the storm
there this week. The snow is three feet
deep in some parts of Michigan. The sleet
storm was one of the most destructive ever
known in Cleveland. New York state is
covered under mass of snow. Whitehall
reports Is inches, Lyons three feet, and
many other cities Is inches to ? 10 feet.
The storm has caused great damage to tele-
graph and telephone wires, delayed trains
and interfered with business over large
section of the country.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02

Gen. Piet Cronje, the Boer commander,
after being besieged by Lord Roberts for
10 days, some 30 miles west Of Bloemfon-
TEN in the Orange Free State, surrendered
early Tuesday morning with nearly 1000
men. The surrender was unconditional.
but safe conduct TO the women and chill
dren was allowed by the British command
er at the request of his defeated rival.
Gen. Cronje is now on his way to Cape
Town with members of his family and his
priva'e secretary, the brave Boer com
mander being prisoner in charge Of Cen
Prettyman.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02
GRAFTON.

Arthur Kingsbury and family have mov-
ed to the Miner farm in Chester.
Mark Fairbrother, who has been i'll for
many months, is able to be out again.
Miss Abbie Palmer and her brother
Francis visited in South Londonderry last
week.
Ira Adams and wife have been spending
few days with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
N. L. Adams.
Prof. c. II. Cambridge spent a part of
his spring vacation here but returned to
Peacham on Wednesday last
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02

The big Allan line steamer, California,
valued at $3,O00,000, which left the dock
at Portland, Maine, at midnight, went
ashore on Ram Island ledge, just outside
the harbor, few minutes after the pilot
left her, Sunday morning. There were 10
cabin and 10 Storage passengers and a
crew OF 10 persons on board. The pas
sengers were removed Monday. The ex-
tent OF damage to the vessel has not been
fully determined, but she will probably be
saved.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02
WESTMIN STER.
The Town Finances.

The following statement is authentic,
we are assured, and it is but justice TO the
town officials that il should be made pub
lie as a very misleading account Of the
town finances was printed last week in an
other paper:
The auditors report will show that the
Indebtedness of the town has decreased
about 5000 as per last years report. The
selectmen, after deducting 500 for build
ing the new road at the south part of the
town, have expended some $500 in excess
of last year, the road commissioner nearly
$3.50 less than the previous year. The
school directors, after deductng the eX-
pense of building and furnishing the Gage
vile schoolhouse from last seasons &C
count, have expended some 500 less than
the ordinary school expenses of last year,
adding nearly 5000 to last years indebted
ness that was not accounted for in last
years school expenses, which would make
the actual decrease of the indebtedness of
the town nearly S24OO"
Mrs. D. c. Wright has been quite in a
few days.
Miss Grace NJ. Chase has been in Bos-
ton several days.
Will f. Nutting is housed by an attack
of the mumps.
Miss Elizabeth Hills spent Sunday in
Springfield with her brother.
Dinner will be served on town meeting
day by the ladies' aid society in the lower
hall.
Miss Cora A. Fisher is expected this
week to remain during the spring vaca-
ton.
The Fortnightly club will meet with
Mrs. j. E. Leach Wednesday evening,
March IA.
A merry party of Is young people went
to Westminster West Tuesday evening to
attend the last singing school.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02
WRsTMIN STEER WnsT.

School in district No. 3, taught by
Maude E. Whitney, closed Wednesday,
Feb. 2l. Those having no marks during
the term were Alice, May, and Harry
Barnes. Henry MoutrOp was absent only
one,half day, and Nellie, Charles, Ira and
Walter Hitchcock only one day. May
Barnes has attended school five years and
has had no marks during that time.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02

PAAEpEHEBG, II A. NJ Tuesday.
From Information furnished daily TO me
by the intelligence department it became
apparent that Gen. Cronje's force was be-
becoming more depressed and that the dis
content OF the troops and the discord
among the leaders was rapidly increasing.
This feeling was doubtless accumulated by
the disappointment caused when the Boer
reinforcements which tried to relieve Gen.
Cronje were defeated by our troops on the
23i. | resolved, therefore, TO bring pres
sure to bear on the enemy. Each night
the trenches were pushed forward toward
the enemy's lager so as 10 gradually con-
tract his position, and at the same time |
bombarded it heavily with artillery, which
was yesterday materially aided by the ar
rival Of four six inch hOwitzers which |
had ordered up from DeAar. In carrying
out these measures a captive balloon gave
great assistance by keeping US Informed OF
the dispositions aud movements Of the en-
envy. At 3 \ NJ today most dashing ad-
vance was made by the Canadian regiment
and some engineers, supported by the lst
Gordon Highlanders and "a Shropshires.
resulting in our gaining point some GOO
yards nearer the enemy and within about
so yards Of his trenches, where our men
their positions till morning. gallant deed
worthy of our colonial comrades and which,
am glad TO say, was attended by compaI-
atiyely slight loss.
This apparently clinched matters, for, at
daylight today, letter signed by Gen.
Cronje, in which he stated that he sur
rendered Internationally, was brought to
our outposts under flal of truce. In my
reply told Gen. Cronje he must present
himself at my camp and that his force
must come out of their lager after laying
down their arms. BY 7 \. NJ received
Gen. Cronje and despatched a telegram to
you announcing the fact. In the course of
conversation he asked for kind treatment at
our hands and also that his wife, grandson,
private secretary, adjutaDt and servants
might accompany him wherever he might
be sent. | treasured him and told him
his request would be complied with. | in
formed him that general officer would be
sent with him TO Cape Town TO insure his
being treated with proper respect en- route.
He will start this afternoon, under charge
of Maj.-Gen. Prettyman, who will hand
him over to the general commanding at
Cape Town. The prisoners, who number
about 5000, will be formed into commands
under our own officers. They will also
leave here today, reaching the Modder
river tomorrow, when they will be rallied
to Cape Town in detachments.
Later 1t was announced that Lord Rob-
erts has notified the war office that the
number of Boer prisoners approximates
1000, of which about 1850 are citizens of
the Orange Free State. The remainder
are citizens OF the Transvaal. Twenty
nine Transvaal officers were captured and
Is Free State officers were made prisoners.
Among the officers captured were Mai. AL
brecht, the famous German ar;illeryman,
and Maj. Won DEWITT, the distinguished
German officer responsible for most of the
splendid engineering works of the Beers
since the beginning of the war.