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Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-12-21

JAMES n. WILSON,
Gated In the project to exterminate the
foreigners. but the empress was mis-
led, and the emperor could do nothing.
"They have at last realized their
weakness. China is now at the mercy
Of the foreign powers-absolutely at
their mercy. The question Of a settle
ment depends upon the powers and
must be settled by the representatives
Of the different governments at their
respective capitals. In my judgment,
China will accede to most any demand
made upon her. She can do nothing
else. No matter how severe the bur-
den or enormous the indemnity put on
her, she could not refuse to submit.
OF course, it cannot be expected that
the empress or Jung Lu or Tung Flu
Hsiang would agree to a proposition
that they be executed. BY leaving this
out of the demand the powers can in
sist upon the strongest claim"
General Wilson believes that China's
present difficulty will, however, prove
her own salvation. China has for years
been fighting foreign influence. 1T
has fought its last battle against prog
ress." he said, land progress has tri-
umphed. After a settlement is reach
ed China will be open irrevocably to
modern progress"
General Wilson was asked about the
report that Ii Hung Changes secretary
had been taken into custody by direc-
ton of Count Won Waldersee. The
press dispatches gave his name as VI
ko. General Wilson said he met all Of
Ii Hung Changes secretaries, and thera
was to his knowledge none by that
name. He said that Ii Hung Changes
chief secretary is an American named
Pethick, upon whom Earl Ii leans very
dependently.
General Wilson expressed the belief
that Ii Hung Chang is acting in good
faith in his efforts to effect a settle.
ment with the powers. what else lie
there for him to do?'' asked General
Wilson. what can China do but work
for a settlement? AS to his creden-
tials. / believe he will get them at the
proper time. He has no desire to de-
ceive the representatives Of the pow
ers, as 1t could do him no good and
would not benefit China"
Speaking Of Count o Waldersee,
General Wilson expressed the opinion
that he was not personally responsible
Tor the outrages committed by the Ger
mans. He said: "Count Won Waldersee
IN n man If pxcollent nrincinlps and
character. l cannot believe there was
any difference Of opinion between him
and General Chaffee over the question
Of footing. Military expeditions against
the Chinese should be discontinued.
They do no good by killing peaceable
and harmless natives.
vt should be remembered, on the 9th
er hand, that the provocation Of the
Germans 10 great. Their minister was
killed, and 1t is only natural that they
should try to find his slayer and pun
ish him. In such a situation 1t is no
easy matter to control the individual
soldiers. AS to General Chaffee's bar
ring the gate to the imperial palace. l
will explain that situation.
AFTER the capture of the Imperial
City 1t was agreed that the gates cap
tured should be held by the troops
capturing them. The Americans cap.
tured the south gate and the Japanese
the north and eastern gates. After
the troops marched In q body through
taa-, pa1aaa none ,Kas allowed inside |
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-12-21

Forestry and irrigation 90 hand in
hand. Unless the forests on the wa
tersheds are preserved the springs and
streams will 60 dry, and without the
springs and streams there can be no
reservoirs for the supply OF irrigation
canals, says the Minneapolis Times.
A scientific beginning in the conserva-
ton Of forests and water courses can.
not be made too soon.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-12-21
The E!enwecd Rome Grand. Range

That We are give away through the BARRE EVENING TELEGRAM is the last and
most complete anger made by the Weir Stove Co, havnga good many impr We
ments over other ranges. The features of this range are a very LARGE OVEN, hav-
two shelves which gives ym thee places to bake, capacity Of our pies. eight 1Oaves
of bread, and one ne shelf that can be used for anything.
This range win take n a 2tinch stick of wood. 1t has tn Genwood ring cover
that will fit any size dish or kettle. The oven is lined throughout with asbestos;
making it hold the heat much lorrerthan in other ranges.
1t has the GAenW0O1 heat Indicator for the ven, making cooking much easier,
two towel racks two hrge shelves. large ash pan. very large reservoir made of cop
per-. All parts Of this rance are very easy to take apart. Can be done without /,
deakr All parts Of this rangec can be had at shy time without sending away
as we carry all parts of the GhnWood range ems stock.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-12-21
City Whose People Are Sleeping to
Death.

Death.
Explorer Jacques Dahon. l~ecturing
before the Geographical society at Par
Is, described a strange city in the
French Senegal colony, once busily
prosperous. but now almost abandoned,
says the New York World. Some grad
ual change in the climate or soil has
caused increasing drowsiness. Most
Of the inhabitants sleep 20 hours. daily.
Some even fall asleep while walking,
md many have slept to death. their
friends finding it impossible to arouse
them even after several days of unin-
t%"r7upted %lethargy. The explorer states
that neither himself nor the colonial
doctors were able to discover the real
cause of the phenomenon.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-12-21

AS beauti I'll and attractive in design and 0rnamentatMn as any piece OF
Palor Furniture ever made. AAong many points OF excellence may be
mentioned The br ad. revcrtibe fes O either side through which the heat
.destenls TO The very bottom OF The oase, and continuing over same passes up
the back PIPE to ch unny, thus imuing a most efficient and economical
heater,
The Ornamental Top when swung to the side, discloses a deep, COM
mo1iouS oven. which may be utilized for warming or baking.
The Iel-k4tthe Attachment, which IS at the back, has a convenient
boiler hoe where a kettle of water may be quickly heated.
The Draw Center Crate is sure to please.
Toe Dan prs are spendiny planned to control the fire with but little
attention. ad so perfect is the lifting OF each individual part that a more
thoroughly dust proof and cIeanly stove can hardly be imagined.
a M srIficent Mango and tseater Given Away. No Voting
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-12-21
NOTICE

Prof. Avery wishes to announce
that he has removed his office from
Keith avenue to Main street, I've
Gladding's Parlor Drug store, where
he will be pleased to see old patrons,
az well as new ones. Office hours from
8 to II a. m, ] to 40 and 7 to 8 p.
m. Examinations free. All work
guaranteed.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-12-21
READ THE CONDITIONS CAREFULLY

Cut out the sub head of your TELEGRAM cache day lit is always foundson page
81 including the te line: get "a many more as you can, ono In ten days deliver
or send the headings ALI ounteia nd the number marked on theO outside of a envel
ope at the TE1IGRAM office, Barre vt The person having thelargest number of these
Range on exhibition at the store of Reynolds & Son. The person having the second
largest nHmber of headings will be presented with n elegant 33-d0lar Glenwood
Heater. No headings will be accented or unite owe ten days old, so O must
send or bring them in often. Remember this. Beginning Sept 1: cut out and save
the sub heading in each issue of your TELEGRAM. including the date line atb bottom
sons turning i'm the largest number OF Sub-headtngs
to the Telegram, and that everyone has
an Equal Show.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-12-21
DRESSM

Miss Flora Crokto, Of Montreal. a first
class dressmaker has taken rooms at 343
Main street and Is prepared to do work at
her rooms or to go to residence of patrons.
1S9 I'm p
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-12-21
L. w. M. p.

WOOD BLOCK, BARRIE, VT,
Eve, Ear Nose ard Throat
n lcccc BY Oculist Examination the
HSScS only methods that prevents
misits. Hours: 8 to ~, 100
to $50, $50 to 7 80. Tuesday P. m. at Mont
pelier. Thursday evening closed. Sunday
lis to LIS. Residence, No. 8 Camp Street.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08
THINGS HERE AND THERE.

Quoter-You can't eat your cake and
have 1t. Dyspeptic--The deuce you
can't.--Life.
A New York florist says that the lily
OF the valley is poisonous, and its stem
should not be placed in the mouth.
The Burning Mountain" OF Montet,
in Aveyron, France, Is q coal mine
which has been burning for several
years.
Each day In the year the owners OF
slot machines in New York city pur.
chase 1000 pounds of chocolate With
which to I'LL the machines.
In 1890 there were only four insur-
ance companies In Japan, with CAPT.
tai Of S1,434.000. In 1898 there wers
seventy-three registered companies
with capital of $50, 900.S00
Sioux City, Ia, will soon have the
largest creamery In the world. It will
have $50 stations, while the largest
creamery now In existence, that at Ct
Adams, VT, has 100 stations.
The popularity of golf In England 10
proving godsend to the farmers and
landholders In the near vicinity of the
larger towns. In many cases fabulous
prices have been paid for club grounds
The Meteorological department OF
the government of India has four first
class observatories. ia general sta
tons, and $3.50 rainfall stations, from
which regular monthly statements are
received
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08
WISE OR OTHERWISE.

A man of iron--the Chinese laundry
man.
The desire OF pleasing is at least hall
tho art of doing it,-Chesterfield.
The most unhappy of all men is he
who believes himself to be so.--Hume
lie lives long that lives well, anc
time misspent is not lived, but lost
Fuller.
Some people study all their life, anc
ut their death they have learned every
thing except to think.-Domesque.
what are you going to call youi
new Office building?" II think I'll cal
It the Serial. on account of its con
tinued stories"
Maude-I can't help suspecting tn,
sincerity OF man that always agrees
with me. Yabspey--l should think yov
would suspect his sanity.
Wife-What makes you stay at tn,
Office so late at night2 DO you gair
anything by It? Hubby-No, but
have several times come withln--er--
an ace of gaining something.-Phila
delphla Record
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08
CLOVIS NOSE, EYE POPS OUT.
James IL. Finigan of Cleveland Has q
Novel Experience.

Cleveland, Ohio. Feb. 5.--James II.
Finigan, superintendent OF the ship
ping department OF Sterling, Welch
4 Co.. has had most remarkable ex-
perience. Tuesday evening Finigan
was assisting in entertaining company
at his home on Melvin street He took
his handkerchief from his pocket and
blew his nose. Those present were
Mortified to see Fningan's left eye pop
from It's socket and hang by the liga-
ments down his cheek. One young
woman tainted.
Finigan pushed the eye back into the
socket, and in doing so carried the eye
lid in with 1t. He was blind for the
time being. and the pain was intense.
A physician was called. but he refused
to handle the case. DR.. ID. II. Smith
was then summoned. Flnigan was re-
moved to the Cleveland general hos
pital, where DR.. Smith took the eye
out again and replaced 1t properly
Finigan IS now able to be at work; the
eye Is bandaged. Finigan says:
My physician tells me that / will he
able to remove the bandags over my
eye in day or two. take 1t off once
In while row. / do not dars blow
my nose for fear the eye viii pop out
again"
The case among ocullsts Is said to be
one of the strangest on record.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08

and that he was going with you to
Springfield. But you are alone. !
see."
Yes. Doctor Green was detained
by an extremely critical case, and can
not leave town today, so 1 set off
alone. These COMPOUNDED military dis
turbances! Not vehicle could be
had in the whole city. / was oblig-
ed to ride in this scorching heat"
May / offer you a seat in my car
riage?" asked the magistrate cour-
teously. my companion can take
your horse"
Il thank you. Don't trouble your
self. I'll keep up with the carriage"
Mr.. Thompson, who was evidently
glad to find some one with whom he
could chat away the weary hours, Or
dered the driver to proceed more slow
ly, and an animated conversation was
soon in full course. The old gentle
man did not perceive that it consist
Ell almost exclusively of questions
which he answered. He did this, how
WV, WY anu w oo mum
pleased with his new acquaintance.
Eyes, / was summoned for consul
tation," said the physician. Doctor
Green has no doubt about the case,
but the patient
He paused, apparently seeking just
the right words.
Poor Mr.. Harrison!" observed the
justice.
"Yes-poor Mr.. Harrison! You
know him, too?"
Certainly; he always spends half
the year at Springfield with his charm
ing daughter. 1t is hard for the young
lady that her wedding should take
place under such sorrowful circum-
stances"
The physician started. Again a
swift, searching glance scanned the old
gentleman's face.
Wedding? At her fathers sick
bed?"
That is the reason. He probably
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08
SeIf-Mastery.

He who has mastered himself, who
Is his own Caesar, will be stronger
than his passion, superior to circum-
stances, higher than his calling greater
than his speech. Self-control Is the
generalship which turns mob Of raw
recruits into a disciplined army. The
rough man has become the polished
and dignified soldier; in other words,
the man has got control of himself
and knows how to use himself. The
human race is under constant drill,
says o. S. Marden in the st. Louis Re-
public. Our occupations, difficulties,
obstacles, disappointments, IL used
Alright, are the great schoolmasters
which help us to possess ourselves.
The man who is master of himself will
not be slave to drudgery, but will
keep in advance of his work. He will
not rob his family of that which Is
worth more than money or position;
he will not be the slave of his occupa-
ton, not at the mercy of circumstances.
His methods and system will enable
him to accomplish wonders, and yet
give him leisure for self-culture. The
man who controls himself works to
live, rather than lives for work.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08
VOTING PLACES IN PRUSSIA.
Beer Halls Chosen for tho Purpose of
Holding Elections.

Beer Halls Chosen for tho Purpose of
Holding Elections.
The practice in Prussian cities re-
garding the selection Of voting places
is in direct contradiction to American
usage, says Municipal Affairs. Instead
of closing all places where intoxicants
are sold on election day, 1t is precisely
the best-known and most popular beer
lokals that are chosen for the purpose
of holding elections. The halls which
are commonly maintained in such
places to be used for all sorts of social
gatherings are well known in the
neighborhood, they form ideal places
for holding an election. Liquors are
not sold in the room in which the vot-
ing takes place, but may be freely
drunk there. Indeed, 1t is very ex-
ceptional election judge who does not
have capacious krug on the table be-
fore him, from which he occasionally
quenches his thirst while the tedious
process of balloting is going on. A
very considerable economy is effected
by holding elections in such places, as
rent is either not charged at all or else
is fixed at a nominal sum by the pro-
prietor, who expects to be reimbursed
through the purchases of those who
visit the polls. Any unusual amount
of drunkenness on election days, or at
least during city elections, which are
seldom attended by excitement of any
sort, is unknown.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08

why, the troops will not interfere
with Justice Of the peace. At the
utmost, you could only be obliged ia
unite some loving couple within the
enemy's lines, in the bonds Of matri-
rnony."
Jest as much as you choose" said
Thompson, angrily. II want nothing
to do with the enemy. At any rate,
Ill inquire about that rumor, and, for
the present, remain in the city, which
can only be taken by regular siege
The carriage now stopped at the
house, the gentlemen alighted, and the
doctor dismounted from his horse
throwing the bride to a negro who
hurried up.
Don't unsaddle my horse" he said
carelessly. II must go back to the
city as quickly as possible, and az any
rate shall leave before the other gen.
tlemen."
He let the two men precede him and
fingered, as II by accident. on the
steps, looking after the servant
An unmistakable expression of sat
isfaction fitted over his face as he
saw that the animal was led to q
stable close by the house.
Edward Harrison received the new
arrivals, and the loQuacious Mr.
Thompson instantly presented Doctor
Blackwood, sparing the latter any ex-
PLANTATION by relating in detail the
cause of Doctor Green's absence Then
he introduced his clerk, pale, ef-
Terminate fellow, whose manner was
excessively timid and deferential, and
of whom no notice whatever was TAX
en-.
Meanwhile, during the last half hour
Edward had had time to regain his
composure. These visitors must, OF
tastrophe which had happened here.
He expressed in courteous phrases
his regret for having troubled the
magistrate in vain, his uncle's condi-
ton had changed so suddenly for the
worse that it was impossible to have
the wedding take place that day. Miss
Harrison was in state of the ut
most anxiety and excitement. Then
turning with the same courtesy to the
physician, he added:
You are welcome, Doctor Black
wood, though fear you can give us
no consolation. We were prepared for
the worst long ago, yet a physician
presence is always a satisfaction.
suppose Doctor Green has told you
about the case?"
YES" replied the doctor, whose
sharp keen eyes raised steadily on the
young mans face. so / should like
to go to the sick room at once. Pray
don't trouble yourself. l prefer to see
the patient first alone, and will then
inform you of the result of my exam.
nation"
(To be continued.)
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08
Jhcersoll F1oored.

Robert G. Ingersoll was not always
the tactful lawyer he became in his
maturity. Early in his career he found
himself as counsel for the defense in
murder case, with fussy old doctor
as principal witness against him.
Thinking he saw chance to be bril-
liant he sarcastically proceeded to
bully the witness by commenting upon
doctors mistakes. Doctors make as
few mistakes as lawyers" asserted the
old man. "A doctors mistakes are
buried six feet under ground" was the
reply. "Yes, but lawyers mistakes
are hung as many feet above the
ground" was the reply, "and that is
just the difference" The jury saw the
point, and Ingersoll lost the case.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08
CHECKED HIS HORSE.

knows that the end of his life is ap-
preaching, and wishes first to place
his daughter in her husbands arms.
At least that is what Mr.. Edward Har-
rison told me when he asked me to
perform the marriage ceremony at
Springfield. Under the circumstances,
l could not refuse, and am on my way
there"
Edward Harrison? A relative of
the sick man, / suppose?"
His nephew. and, through this we'd
ding, also his heir. Miss Florence is
the only child"
But this haste is incomprehensi-
ble!" said the physician, whose lips
curled in smile of cutting sarcasm.
Il heard from my colleague that but
short time ago the young lady was
bound by other ties"
Eyes, / have heard so, too. Some
romantic youthful love affair, which
probably was not meant to be taken
seriously. The lover, a young officer,
is said to have entered the Union
army, which, of course, ended the mat
ter. At any rate, the young lady will
be Mrs. Harrison this evening, IL God
so Wills"
"Certainly-if God so Wills"
The tone was SO peculiar that even
unsuspicious Mr.. Thompson noticed
it.
What did you mean, sir?" he
asked.
Nothing especial; merely repeat
ed your pious words"
The mansion of Springfield was now
visible In the distance; they were al
ready driving through the plantation.
The justice Of the peace availed him
self of the opportunity to dwell upon
Mr.. Harrison's wealth, discussed the
possible losses which the war might
infiict upon his property and express
ed his belief that q large portion of
his fortune was invested elsewhere.
The doctor listened attentively, but
this did not prevent his scanning the
vicinity still more closely than be-
fore. He seemed trying to fix every
bend in the road, every distant land
mark upon his memory, and the. house
with it's doors and terraces received
the same scrutiny.
"a fine estate" he said. "Do you
think its vicinity to the city will af-
ford it protection? have the con-
trary opiSion, for 1t is an open Sc
cret that the march of the Union
forces is directed here"
"Impossible How do you know"
cried Thompson, starting from his
corner of the carriage in terror.
Il heard it on my journey to the
city"
II heard, on the contrary, that their
march was southwark, otherwise / GER
tainly should not have left town"
The doctor smiled mischievously at
the timid little gentleman, who had
turned pale with fright.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08
CHAPTER VII.

A horseman, who was evidently a
stranger to the road, was trotting to-
ward Springfield. He scanned every
object very closely, and sometimes
even seemed doubtful concerning the
direction to pursue. He wore civil
ian's dress, gray summer suit suit
ed to the climate. Now, at point
where the road branched in two direc-
tions, he checked his horse irresolute-
ly, pondered a few minutes and then
waited for carriage approaching him
from behind. 1t was light open We
hicle, occupied by two gentlemen. The
stranger, bowling, said:
Pardon me. / am on my way to
Springfield, and don't know whether
haps you will be kind enough to in
form me?"
you must take the right-hand one,
sir" said the Older of the two, lit
tie withered man, with gray hair.
But we are going to Springfield, too;
and If you will join us you cannot miss
the road"
with pleasure. l should not like
to go out Of my way, as l am In a
hurry"
The rider urged his horse to fast
er trot as he spoke, in order not to
fall behind the carriage. The old
gentleman eyed him curiously.
You are in a hurry" he repeated.
81 suppose things are very bad at
Springfield"
Every bad!" was the laconic an
swer, but a sharp, keen glance rested
on the speaker.
Unfortunately, that was to be ex-
pected. But as you are so well in
formed, presume am not mistaken
In supposing that l have met Doctor
Blackwood?"
Doctor Blackwood-of course" re-
turned the stranger, with the same
brevity. And to whom have the
honor"
my name Is Thompson. I am a
Justice of the peace in the city, and a
friend of your colleague, Doctor
Green. He told me yesterday that you
bad been summoned for consultation,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08

the widest jealousy had led him to
commit already showed to him a very
different face than at the first moment
of gratified revenge. What had he
gained by it? Florence was forever
lost to him, for she knew as well as
Roland himself who had been guilty
OF this deed of treachery. Her father
was no longer able to exert any con-
troll over her or make any bequest
in favor of his nephew who, with his
daughters hand, was to receive all the
rights of heirship and now possessed
no legal claims. Nothing was left
save vengeance on the hated rival,
and this vengeance, at least. should
be wreaked.