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The leader., 1900-04-04
ALBERT EVANS, Contractor.
REPORT OF ZETUs LINTON, INSPECTOR OF
ROADS.

ROADS.
To the Honorable Board of Super
visors Gentlemen: beg leave to re
port that the following roads west of
the |. G.. r. r. have not been worked
according to specifications. Nos. 3. 4,
7 and 13; also the Brookhaven and
Summit, the Bogue Chitto and Natchez
and the Brookhayen and Meadyille
roads and the miles of 1st class road
near Adams church. The said roads
are worked by Contractors Williamson,
Hilton, Laird and Smith, all of whom
are hereby earnestly and respectfully
directed to proceed at once to work
and build up said roads according to
specifications and in compliance with
the order of your Honorable Body.
Respectfully submitted,
z. LINTON, Road Inspector.
1t is ordered by the Board that AL
bert Evans, Contractor, be allowed the
sum of $500 on road, No. II.
BIDS FOR BUILDING NEW BRIDGES.
1t is ordered that bids be received
for buildinga new bridge across Bayou
Pierre creek, near G. T. Douglass
place at the May term of this Board,
according to plans and specifications
on file in the Chancery Clerks office.
Ordered that the Clerk be ordered
to advertise for bids to build a new
bridge across West Topisaw creek,
near E. M. Ritchey's place, on Topisaw
and Brookhaven road. Said bridge to
be built according to plans and speci-
fications now on file in the office of the
Chancery Clerk of said county. Bids
will be received at May meeting of
The leader., 1900-04-04
New COlOred
Iusterine PettiCOatS,

The latest novelty. Just like
silk. and far more serviceable.
kll of the new colors. Made in
various styles.
The leader., 1900-04-04
Spring &Summer Dress Goods
A plentiful stock of pretty goods
and at prices without any of the
recent phenomenal advances.

This jewelry stock is now ready
for your spring thoughts of
buckles, belts and the like.
Just what is fright in little
knick -knacks which go so far
towards completing the spring
costume which awaits you.
The leader., 1900-04-04
Parasols==
Just in.

II is useless for us to attempt to
describe them. We could say
they are beautiful, but that
wouldn't be doing them justice.
Come and see for yourself, that's
the better plan.
The leader., 1900-04-04

Come and see for yourself. You
will find that our stock embraces
the most stylish and enhancing
hats. When you are ready for
your Easter hat look at our line.
The leader., 1900-04-04

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Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-10-09
BILLS and MORE BILLS
The Biennial De|uge Of Bills Has Commenced
in Earnest in Both Branches
THE Referendum ACT
Senator Royce of Franklin County Its Author Senators
/ ial Gossip, Double Taxation, Etc., Etc.

any town or city in which majority
Of the legal voters shall order at a
regular town or city meeting duly
warned for that purpose?"
Section 2. Every town and city
clerk shall provide the necessary bal
lots for determining the vote on this
question and list of the names CT the
persons voting Shall be kept by the
clerk, his deputy, or a member OF the
board of civil authority designated by
him, and shall be filed in the Office of
such clerk, and every town and city
clerk shall certify to the secretary of
state the result of the vote on this
question in his town or city within
thirty days of sa d annual meeting.
Section 3. The secretary of state
shall report the result of the vote SO
taken throughout the state to the
general assembly at the next biennial
session.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-10-09
PRICE ONE CENT

and champion COW over two years old
Wisconsin state fair, Milwaukee. First
prize as best COW over three years old,
and sweepstakes as best COW or heifer,
any age, Indiana state fair, Indiana
polls. First prize as best cow over
three years old, Illinois state fair,
Springfield. First prize as best COW
over three years old at the Great st.
Louis fair, st. Louis. Mo. In 1898
this COW was shown in the east, and
won first prize in the aged COW class
AZ York county, Me, and Danbury
Ut. fairs, and she was in the first
prize herd at these places. She has
MIXED as high as 40 lbs. 6 on. in one
day. Her half sister is Sophie Hud-
son, who has weekly butter test Of
10 lbs 12l on. from 335 lbs. , on. of
milk In ten months Sophie Hudson
MIXED IL 1876 lbs. which tested ZIG
lbs. II on. butter. Other famous COWS
in this herd are Marina, Hood Farm
Wake and Milkwell. There are also
to be seen CONAN 4th of H. +. and
CONAN Sth of II. f., and several head
of younger stock, including Brown
Bessie 10th of II. F., a daughter of
the famous Brown Bessie S son, known
the world over as son Of the great
World S Fair cow, Brown Bessie. He
is at the head of the Hood Farm herd
ia Lowell
The tent occupied by the Hood
Farm IerkshireS contains many grand
specimens of this famous breed. The
Hood Farm Berkshires are noted for
their rich breeding. The herd con-
sists largely Of the blood of the great
Lpngfellow family combined with rich
strains Of imported stock. Baron Lee
VII. winner Of the first prize at the
st, Louis fair last season is to he seen
together with many other richly bred
boars. and several SOwS with litterS of
pigs.~
At the Danbury, Conn, fair last
week Hood Farm won first and second
prize on the two year old bulls Pogis
9th and Pogis 7th: first on the year
ling Chrome l7th; first and second on
bull calves aged COWS, two year olds
and heiler calves.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-10-09
GRAND MUSICAL EVENT.

Montpelier, Oct. 9.-The symphony
concert at Blanchard opera house,
October 12, by Wilder's full concert
orchestral club of II pieces promises
to be great success. Without doubt
this will be the greatest musical treat
among those which Montpelier's citi-
zens and guests have so often enjoyed
under the management of Mr.. Wild
err
The solosts of the club are: Wal
ter e. Loud, violin virtuoso,a favorite
pupil of Ysaye, the great artist who
created such furore in music circles
in New York and Boston two years
ago: Master Karl Stockbridge, the
boy soprano of Boston, a member of
one of Boston's celebrated boy choirs,
and George II. Jones, cello. Every
member of the club is an artist. Tick
cts go on sale at Buswell's. October
10, 8 a. m. Prices, admission 35c.,
reserved seats SOC. and 75c.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-10-09
Legislative Notes.

Both the Grout and Dillingham;
head quarters at the Pavilion are be-
ing well patronized; in fact they are
becoming quite popular resorts. Gen.
GrOut and his friends are in the best
of spirits and all concede that his
chances Of ultimate success could not
well be brighter.
The heavy weights Of the~ senate
are Ballard of Franklin county and
Stanton Of Washington county with
the odds in favor of Ballard. Both
will tip the beam at over 300. So far
as heard from the heaviest man In
the house is Brown of Berlin who
boasts of 2s6 pounds. He was in the
house once before and during the ses-
sion gained 20 pounds. AS good a
record this time will place him in the
senatorial rank.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-10-09
eAILY DECORATED.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Oct. o. The
city is literally decorated with ma
tional colors for the annual reunion of
the.army Of the Cumberland and
Spanish War heroes. An effort will
be made to consolidate all the celebra-
tions Of the Spanish veterans.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-10-09
APATHY IN YALE.

New Haven, Conn.,, Oct. 9.--The
Yale News today, editorially criticises
the athletic apathy existing in the
university. The number of men en-
gaging in fall athletics was not what
it should be, because they were too
lazy and too listleSs and Yale'S pres.
tige has been lost.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-10-09
IN WAGES TO MINERS
All Quiet To-day in Coal
Mining Regions.

Hazleton, Pa, Oct. 9.-The Van
Wyckle estate operating the Collier
ane and NIilnesville collerieS and the
Calvin Pardee Co., owners Of the Lat
timer mines, posted notices today Of
lerng the ten per cent. advance in
wages to it's mine workers similar to
the other companies. All other firms
are expected to make the announce
ment. There were no marches this
morning and no disturbances.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-10-09
GROWING DARTMOUTH.

Hanover, N. H., Oct. O. Two new
buildings have been decided upon by
the trustees, Webster memorial hall
to cost 800, 900 and to be commenced
ed the 100 anniversary of Daniel Web.
ster'S graduation. Hon. Samuel Nc
Call will deliver the address. The
other will be Social hall and will have
accommodation for 200 students.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-10-09
A HOT ELECTION IN CANADA.

st. John n. b., Oct AN Official
proclamation has Just been issued 10y
the cabinet at Ottawa dissOlving the
House of Commons and ordering a
general election throughout Canada
on Nov. +, the day after the elections
ia the United States. The fall of
the present liberal government, Will
fred Laurier leader, will be decided
them. The campaign will be the
most bitterly contested of any ever
seen in Canada.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-10-09
YESTERDAY AFTERNOON

When the legislature met yester-
day afternoon only about half the
members were in their seats, and the
session was a short one, about 30 min
utes in the House. In the Senate
two bills were introduced, both by
Royce of Franklin county, referen-
dunn act, and an act creating board
of public works for the city of st.
Albans. In the House seven bills
were introduced. No. l, by Foote of
Cornwall on dor6le taxation; No. 2,
by Rowland of Poultney to incorpor-
ate the Poultney and Granville rail-
road company: No. 3, Porter of Will
mington to reduce legal rate of inter-
est to 5 per cent; No. 4, by George
of St. Adams to change course OF
Stevens brook: No. 5, by same per-
mitting recording Of railroad deeds,
mortgages, and leases in office of Sec
retary of state; No. 6, by Hale OF
Lunenburg, to authorize state board
of health to establish a labratory OF
hygiene, appropriating $4,000 for ap'
paratus and $4,000 per annum for
expenses; No. 7, by Brown OF Berlin,
to refund certain taxes paid on list of
1898.
The following is the full text of the
referendum bill.
Section /. The secretary of state
shall not less than twenty-four days
before the annual meeting in March,
1900, duly certify to every town or
city clerk the following question to be
submitted to the legal voters of the
several towns and cities at such an
nual meeting, Wis: "Shall the stat
utes prohibiting the traffic in intoNi.
eating liquors be repealed and should
statutes be enacted providing for
such traffic at Il high LICENSE fee in
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-10-09
HOUSE AFTERNOON.

A lot of bills, mainly of a private
character or not important were in
troduced. The rules of the last
House were adopted with few
changes.
House passed senate resolutions or
dering 5000 copies of special commit
tee on double taxation printed.
House adjourned at 2.35.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-10-09
ONLY 112 VOTES.

New York, Oct. 9.-Congressman
Manley, of Maine. is the best political
prophet in the country. His forecasts
have been remarkably accurate. He
gives Bryan only ll2 electoral votes.
The betting is 3 to against Bryan
here.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-10-09
MAINE GAME SEASON.

Kneo, Me, Oct. o. - Hundreds of
sportsmen are making their way into
the woods in order to be on hand at
the opening Of the moose season on
Oct. 10. While deer are not as they
were last year, there are plenty of
them.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-10-09

Rev. j, j. Lewis will not be at
East Montpelier on Wednesday night
as was announced, owing to the COM
mittce being unable to procure the
church but will be at Plaine.d Thurs
day and Friday evenings.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-10-09
BENNINGTON MAN ARRESTED.

Bennington, Oct. Sd. M. Black
men was tried yesterday for indecent
conduct towards girl nine years old,
daughter of Mr.. Chapman. He was
bailed in $1,000. He denies the charge
absolutely.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-10-09
TO LEASE OR RENT.

One half of the second floor of the
old town hall building which has been
occupied by Company Z as club
room. 1t will be suitable for a small
society hall, or light work room or
offices. Apply to James Mckay, James
Scott or Samuel j. Kingston. City
property committee. W.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-10-09
NEWS OF CHINA
American Troops Refuse TO
Take Further Action
FRENCH DESIGNS
Lead to a Riot at Yamen and
Missions We're Destroyed

Victoria, b. c. oct. p Rev. Dy-
mond who reached Hong Kong from
Yum Nan Gu says it is an open secret
that the French have designs on the
Yum Nan province. They caused d
riot. The rioters have attacked the
French at Yamen and DESTROYED
several houses and captured the mis-
sion buildings.
Hongkong, Oct. 9.-Advces receiv-
ed from Sanchun state that the stores
have been re0pened. The rebels who
attacked Salwan, near Sanchun' on
Saturday, and were defeated, are be-
lieved to belong to the force Of Triads
which is proceeding westward, levying
blackmail and recruiting,
The missions in the Hinterland are
safe.
The forts at Lasting are nearly in
tact, and the whole route from Pong
ken to Shanhaikuan is now occupied
by the Russians.
After the occupation of Shanhaikuan
the Americans refused to further par
ticipate in the operations. Part Of
the Russian force is advancing north
ward.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-10-09
SENATE AFTERNOON.

The senate held short session this
afternoon but no important business
was done, except to vote to visit the
fish hatchery.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-10-09
PRESIDENT At WASHINGTON.

Washington, Oct. 6. - President,
wife and secretary, arrived this morn
ing and were driven to the White
House.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-10-09
MORNING..

Montpelier, OCT. 0.-S onate met at
10. Dc votional exercises by chaplain
Joint resolution by Cudworth Of Wind
ham for joint committee on Pan
American exposition. Also to can
vass votes for congressman.
S, 3-Appropriating $5757.14 for
the expense of Dewey Day.
S, 4-Relating to limit in which
suits can be brought against corpora
tionS
S, Relating to record of title, etc.
G. V. Ry. Adj.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-10-09
HOUSE MORNING..

Speaker Proctor in the chair. De-
votional exercises by the chaplain.
II, S-BuXton of Middletown
Springs, providing that plurality elect
members Of legislature.
ii, 9-Barber of Barre town, to re-
organize supreme court to consist of
chief justice and two associate JUS
ticeS.
H, 10-Miller, Burlington, relating
to payment Of notes due on Satur-
day.
II, H,ll-Barber, Barre Town, to Or
ganize five district courts; judges to
be elected by people of each district
salary $4,000.
Fl, l2-Buxton making women ELI
gible aSnotary publics.
Fl, Waterman, of Brattleboro,
relating to the boundry line of vt.
and Mass.
II. White, Rutland, record of
marriages, deaths, divorces, etc.
Resolutions were introduced relat-
ing to reapportionment Of state sena-
tors under new census: to proceed to
elect U. S. senator Oct. 16; to give
the use of hall to Colonial Danes, Oct.
oath.
House passed Senate resolution re-
lating to Pan American exposition.
Resolution by Norton of Waitsfeld to
investigate every department of the
state government with view of cut
ting down expenses, etc.
II, 15-Aliller, private bill.
H, 16-Barber of Barre Town, pro-
viding for election of superintendent
of schools at March meetings.
Fl. Waterman, boards of health
duties, pay, etc.
Adj
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-10-09

A bargais' in ladies underwear for
25 cents each at Veale s. Knight.
144 If
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-10-09
FAIR TOMORROW.

Boston, Oct. 9.-Fair tonight and
Wednesday with north winds.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-09-26
. Indicates Sunday.
Total receipts ....22S lOs "a

The disposition of the days receipts was
as follows, each buyer purchasing the num-
Der of head Indicated:
Omaha daily bee., 1900-09-26
Totals


breaker of 1910 head, which overrun the
record of September Is OF last year. todays
supply did not seem very heavy. There
was, however. good supply Of feeders, and
as yard traders were we'll filled up from
demands.
Included in the receipts were about thirty
cars OF corn cattle. Packers took hold With
little more life than they have on some
happened to suit them they paid perhaps
little stronger prices, but as a rule the
market was just about steady. Some cattle
on the other hand that did not suit them
they neglected, and those kinds were hardly
steady.
There were about thirty cars Of COWS
on the market today and the demand being
In good shape, practically everything
stronger prices. A few sales were ma lie
that looked quite a little higher but the
market could best be described by calling
1t good, steady to strong active marke.
on all grades.
The feeder market seemed TO be a little
uneven today, owing probably to large
extent to the large supply In sight in the
hands of yard traders Ca''~ OF good
weight and quality were steady, and the
market as, q, whole was just about steady,
market seemed TO drag a little and the
kinds that did not suit the buyers were
weak and dull. Considering the large
supply tie market was in good shape and
factory prices.
There were practically no western beef
cattle on sale today, although packers are
anxious for that class of cattle and are
arrive. Cows brought steady to stronger
prices and were in good demand. Feeders
also sold generally steady, particularly II
they were at all desirable Representative
Omaha daily bee., 1900-09-26
Wool Market.

, BOSTON, Sept. 25.-WOOL-The market
mere continues dull and sales ruled light
during the past week. Manufacturers are
only demanding such quantities of wool
as they need in the manufacture of III ,ir
products, Arrivals of wool in the market
show large decrease, compared with last
year when the active demand prevailing
at that time induced early shipments from
the west. The prices are being held f9r
all kinds OF wool, but any pressure to force
sale would undoubtedly tend to, reduce
ttiinue to hold the list of sales.
secured, quoted a 4Sd5Oc. while strictly sta
pie calls for SEA 53c Fleece woods are nom
inal, with prices slow. Following are the
quotations; Ohio and PENNSYLVANIA, X and
above, 26H@7c; Y and Xxx above 2Sd21c;
dclaine, 29H3Dc: No. l combing. 29d3OC; No
2 and three-eighths blood 2963Oc: quarter
blood washed, 2903Oc coarse and braid
washed 2fn27c, Michigan, Wisconsin. etc (:
y Michigan, 22T2}C; No / Michigan COMP
ing, 2Sci No. ?, 2SH29c; quarter blood
washed, 2Sn29c; coarse and braid washed,
25H26c: fine delaine, 26m27c; unwashcd
medium Kentucky and Indiana quarter
blood comhing, 2id25c; three-eighths blood
2iH25c; Missouri quarter blood combing %
mSc; throe-eighths blood, 23d27c; braid
SGomhing, 2O@2lc; lake and Georgia, 22d23c.
wyoming, fine and - medium. ,11alSc;
meuium and fine, l6Hl7c; secured, 4SG50c
staple 52453c; Idaho fine medium and fine
16dl7c;.. secured, 4SG50c; staple 52G5
Australian woods, secured basis: Spot
prices Comblng, superhne, nominal S2QS5c /:
good, 1SMSOC; average, 1OUI3C.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-09-26

bills, 3as per cent three months bills, 3is
per cent.
LO...N Sept 25.-Money was in good
demand today Money is relying largely
on the Bank OF England, whence IT has
already obtained considerable amount.
on the stock exchange operators are nerv-
GUS about the condition Of the money mar
ket. the trmucss Of which has "a depressing
influence. Government gilt-edge securities
were duh, chiefly owing to there being no
Improvement in the Chinese situation.
Home railroads were idle American Sc
curities were fairly steady and were trine
above parity. Northern PaciiiCs improved
on the cessation of German sales. Grand
Irun ks were weak as result OF the dis
appointing traitic returns. katilrs were
somewhat firmcr, operators being occupied
with the carryover The amount of bullion
Withdrawn from the Bank of England on
balance today was $4,000. Spanish 4s
closed at IlJ. The gold premium at Buenos
A!rcs is 1876 TO-
PARIS, Sept. 25.-Prices on the bourse to-
day were weak until near the close, when
they partially recovered. Apprehension of
new difficulties in China and fears OF
dearer settlement money caused decline.
kaffirs were firm on the Transvaal news.
Three per cent rentes, lO0f SC for the ac-
count. Exchange on London, 25f ll5c for
checks. Spanish As closed at 7235.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-09-26

NEW YORK. Sept. 25.-COTTON-Ther
was fairly active but much sl weaker we; .n. mar,
a decline of to II points. with selling gem
eral. Prices by noon had returned to
about the closing figures of the previous
day on covering in anticipation OF the bu-
reau report, which, when II appeared fell
little fiat The market advanced q few
turned very weak under renewed selling
on the grounds that the report had been
previously discounted, There was a lack
way sharply. In the early afternoon the
market was off TO the opening basis with
speculation sluggish Traders h were afraid
mates for tomorrow particularly depressing.
At the weaker interval Of the session
prices showed a loss of is to 90 points
Selling was checked, however by the large
discount at which the more remote positions
are selling as compared with current prices
The market closed barely steady at net
closed barely steady. September 1908: Oc-
tober, 1oc; November, .96Sc; December .95sc;
,9j6c; April .956c; May, 957c; June, .956c;
July, .954c. Spot closed quiet; middling
uplands, 9Ac; middling gulf, lie; sales, 100
ST. LOUIS. Sept. 25-COTToN-steadv:
middling, lO3sC; sales, none: receipts, 1896
bales; shipments, l,6ll bales; stock S,O3l
NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 25.-CoTTON-Fu-
lures, barely steady; September, II; S3alo.S5 ;
December 9.&!a9 Soc; January, 935a98so;
February, 915n919c; March. 9iOa945c; !;
April, s4lm9,42c' May, 9.Id9 i3c. Spot,
easy; sales, 4450 bales; ordinary 5-18c
good ordinary, &c; low middling. 97sc: mid
ding. lohc; good mddllng, 1oiac; middling
fair loac
LIVERPOOL. Sept 25.-CoTToN-small
business; prices lower: American middllng
fair itd; good middng, I'd middling
5-l6d low middling, 6a.d; good ordinary.
3 l3-32d; ordinary, 5 2l-32d, The sales OF the
day were 1000 bales, including 1000 Amer
lean; none for speculation and export. Re
ceipts, 5000 bales including 9,l0O Amer
ican. Futures opened steady and closed
quiet; but steady; American middling, l. m;
October, 6 ll-64d, buyers October and No
vcmber, i4-6id. sellers; November and De
cember, 8-6fd5 35-6id, buyers: December
and January, 2S-6i@5 2s-6id. sellers; Jan
nary and February, 25-6id6 26-64d, sellers
February and March, 8 23-6id sellers
March and April. 2l-64d, sellers; Aprii and
May, lS-6ia5 20-64d. buyers; MAY and
June lS-6id, sellers; June and July, S 1854
GO ll,64d sellers; July and August, 8 15-64G
l7-6id, sellers. 4