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Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-11-03
NORTH MONTPELIER.

Mrs. O. X. HOLSTER and little
daughter of Goddard Seminary have
been visiting at Mrs Julia HOLSTER S
for the past week.
Rev. Anna B. Aldridge exchanged
pulpits with Rev. Mr.. Chase of Rich
mond last Sunday.
1t Is well to know that DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve will heal N burn and stop the pain
at once. 1t will cure eczema and skin d s.
e ,ses and ugly wound .ttrd sores. 1t Is Il GER
tain cue for piles. Counterfe Is may be
offered you. See that YOU get the oli ,inal
DeWitt| w, Itch lIaz Salve. Kendrick Il
Co, Barre, VT, Wilcox & Gillette, More
town, vt.
Miss Clara Beckley has been home
from Goddard Seminary for the past
few days on account Of illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Gray and Mr..
and Mrs. George Kelton were visiting
iu Washington last week,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-11-03
ELECTION RETURNS.

Mr.. Lyon, manager of the Montpe.
lier and Barre branch of the New Eng.
land Telephone Co., announces that
arrangements have been made for a
full report of election returns Tues
day night.
This service will he furnished sub.
stations, clubs, and subscribers in
Washington district without charge.
A full force Of operators will be on
hand to ensure promptness. If you
want 1t advise Mr.. Lyon early SO that
he can make arrangements accord
ngly,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-11-03
TElEGRAPHIC BREv|IIES.

Dover N. H., Nov. 3.-The iury
AFTER being out "a hours returned a
verdict of guilty against John viii.
liams charged with murder of Arthur
Russell, July 4. There was a dis.
agreement in the cases of Frank Gold
ana John Brown, who will now be
Tried for murder of John McNally the
same night.
New York. Nov. 3. 1890 President
Cleveland went duck shooting yester.
day in Maryland, and will not return
until the latter part of next week.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-11-03
Sold by all druggists. 25 cents.

Miss Viola Hunter left yesterday
for Boston.
George Reid the messenger boy at
the Western Union Office is on the
sick list.
Wise merchants who are in bust
ness for their own interests and whose
aim it is to do as much business as
possible will advertise well and adver-
tiSe in such manner as to reach as
many people as possible. The fact Of
having an advertisement in THE
TELEGRAM seen by one person more
than would be the case If the
adv't was published elsewhere might
mean many dollars in trade, but to
have 1000 more readers see it Gas
would be the case) would certainly
be matter of much Importance.
| TIE TELEGRAM proves it's circula-
| ton
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-11-03
GROTON.

Rev. G. W. Clough and son Irving,
returned Wednesday from their hunt.
ing trip.
Mrs. L. A. Hanchett died last Sun.
day at the home of her son Frank.
Funeral services were held Tuesday.
Rev. w. r. Mather officiating.
John, the six year old son Of Chas.
Ross died Monday of membraneous
Group.
Chas. Bailey has resumed his posi-
ton at the station after three weeks
vacation.
F. M. Weld and DR.. H. L. Tillis-
ton started Monday for hunting
trip in Maine.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. r.
d. Sherry last Friday weighing loi
pounds.
f. B. Hall was in Montpelier We'd
neSday.
A local service telephone line is be-
ing placed in this village by Or.
Blodgett. Some ten or more instru-
ments have already been rented.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-11-03
Spree d Like Wjidfire.

When things arc the best" they be-
come the best selling" Abraham Hare,
ii leading druggist. of Belleville, o., writes;
Electric Bitters are the best selling bitterS
I have handled in 20 years. You know
why? Most diseases begin in disorders
of stomach, liver, kidneys, bowels, blood
and nerves Electric Bitters tones up the
stomach regulates liver. kidneys and
bowels, purfies the blood strengthens
the nerves, hence cures multitudes OF
1t builds up the entire system.
Puts new life and vigor into any weak,
Sicltlv. rundown man or woman. Price
80 cents. Sold at the Parlor Drug Store. DIV
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-11-03
HARTFORD.

There are number Of cases OF
measles in town.
Mrs. Will Rogers is on the sick
list.
Miss Eliza Matthews Is visiting
friends at Norwich.
The first meeting of the Ladies
Reading Club took place on Monday
afternoon. Topic, Life OF Francis
Parkman the Historian Of Canada.
There will be no more meetings OF
the club until Nov. 18th.
Mrs. Eben Clifford has been called
to Hartland by the illness of her
grandfather.
Mrs. Norman Newton has returned
from visit to Stratford friends.
Mr.. Day of Bethel is in town this
week.
Miss Elizabeth Howard Is at
Sharon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rufus Simonds are
rejoicing over the birth of a son born
Oct. 80.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-11-03
MORETOWN

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dale went TO
Waterbury Friday to visit their son.
George Dale, and wi e.
Frank Carpenter and M. F. Chase'
Of Montpelier, were in town Friday on
BUSINESS.
Nomatter how long you have ha the cough
it hasn't already developed into cohsulnp
ton. DR.. Woods Norway Pine syrup VIII
cure it. dT
w. II. Messer of the Barre TELE-
GRAM was in town Friday on business
connected with the paper.
Mrs Foran, of Montpelier, has sold
her mountain residence to Ed. Pierce.
Hundreds of lives saved every year by
having Dr.. Thomas Eclectric Oil inthe mouse
Just when it is needed. Cures Group, teaIs
burns, cuts, wounds of evory sort. dw
Martin Mobbs and family have NOV
ed from Mrs. Forans house. Mr..
Mobbs is going to work for the Free
man boys on the hill.
Austin Prenti,s remains very low
and his family will move him to Mont
pelier Saturday where he can nave
better care.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-11-03

Pao-Ting-Fu Nov. 3.-The COM
mission of inquiry into the outrages
on the missionaries here has sentenc-
ed to death Yien- Yang, the provincial
Judge; Wang Shung; the military
commandment; Gen. ky, and two
other officials. The German and
French troops will garrison PaoTing-
Flu for the winter. Preparations are
complete for destroying the most ven.
Grated temple in the city.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-11-03
CITY NEWS

II. A. Gilley has returned from a
business trip to Corinth.
Miss Mary Stevens, Of East Mont
pelier was in the city yesterday.
Miss Rachael Robinson of Ferris
burgh is stopping at the Seminary.
Isaac Swan Of Wells River was in
the city yesterday calling on friends.
Mrs. Maryettc Fuller is visiting her
son in Montpelier for few days.
Abram Mann's residence was con-
nected with the city water system
yesterday.
States Attorney r. A. Hoar is
enjoying fishing trip to Middlesex
today.
Henry Jones has gone to Wells
River to visit his daughter for few
days.
"TwiXt Love and Duty" will be
the play presented Monday night by
the Kennedy Players.
Everett and Herman Campbell re-
turned yesterday afternoon from a
few days hunting trip to their former
home in Hyde Park.
Cassius Austin of Georgia was in
the city yesterday on the way home
from Wesleyan University. where he
is student.
The Goddard foot ball team leftthis
morning for burlington where they
are playing the Burlington High
School team this afternoon.
Prof. Avery has one of the plea
santest offices in the city. He has a
fine view Of the French estate that is
SO rapidly becoming one of the fine
residence sections of Barre.
The next meeting of the Burns club
will be held on Tuesday night when
the matter Of booming the masquer-
AIDE ball will begin in good earnest.
A TELEGRAM man was Informed
yesterday by a gentleman who ought
to know what he was talking about
that Mrs. Nelson Downing was driv-
ing one of the finest turnouts he has
met with in his travels.
Tickets for Vincitia Club banquet
at City Hotel Nov. Sth, are now on
sale by the ianitor at the club rooms
and must be procured on or before
Nov. 9th. Gov. Stickney and other
state officials are the guests of the
evening.
The next rehearsal for Rob Roy
which is to be given by Clan Gordon
at the opera house Nov. % and "a,
will be held in X. of p. hall tonight.
The company is getting we'll into line
now and the entertainment promises
to be a grand one.
Alexander Tatro has tirst-class
corner lot, Maple and South streets,
that he viii sell at a bargain. tt
November 10th is the date Of the
masquerade ball to be given at Miles
hall by the Burns Club. Frank Mer-
chant the secretary of the club is in
communication with some Of the
leading costumers of Boston and he
will be able in few days to supply
all who apply to him with appropriate
costumes. They Will endeavor to make
this the best masquerade ever held in
Barre.
The following are the newly INSTALL
ed officers of Sanctuary Granite CITY
S. of A.. p, John Mcdonald: S. p.
Chas. Londgren: r., Peter Alexander:
f. S., Henry Premier; r. S., James
Veale; S. A., Oscar Burgh: J. A., ID.
NJ. Hurley; first X, Henry O. Hugh
es; second X, Ben A. Bylow: trustee,
George H. Stewart. The sanctuary
will hold it's annual smoke talk this
evening in Foresters' hall.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-11-03
WATERBURY, CENTRE.

Arthur A Newcomb, of Lisbon, N
H., came to Waterbury Friday to at
tend the Dillingham; reception and
was the guest of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. e. A. Newconb over Sunday.
F. M. Bryan, of Montpelier, and
Fred Bryan, of Newport, N. H., re.
turned to their homes Monday after
visit with their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. L. r. Bryan.
The oyster supper and promenade
given to the victors of the squirrel
hunt by Capt. Sleeper and his men
was attended by a large crowd. Music
was furnished by Stowe orchestra.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-11-03

Lawrence, Mass, Nov. 3. --- There
was an unusual sensational suicide
here yesterday. VIM. Margerison a
mill operative, IS, jumped from bridge
into Merrimac fifty feet below. Struck
on the head and died soon after. Des-
pendent over death of his wife and
loss of work.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-11-03
A Great Me dicire.

Il have used Chamberlain'S Collie. Chol-
era and Diarrhoea Remedy and find it to
"a Il great medicine" says Mr.. f.. s.
II. ,)ps, of Poteau, Ark. at cured me of
bloody tiuX. cannot speak to highly of
it," This remedy always wins the good
opionion if not praise, of those who use
it, Zee quick cures which effects even in
the most severe cases make it favorito
everywhere. For sale by Z. A. Drown e.
Co., druggists. DIV
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-11-03

New York, Nov. 3.-Cornelius L.
Alvord, the defaulting note teller Of
the first national bank was discharg.
ed yesterday by magistrate Flamner
on account of lack of Jurisdiction, and
Immediately arrested by the U. S.
marshal and held in $3.50 900 bonds for
examination next Wednesday.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-11-03
P0STMASTER'S REPORT.

Washington, Nov. . The annual
report of W. S. Shallenbarger, second
assistant postmaster general show the
annual rate of expenditures for inland
mail service S55, TAG, 0GO, foreign SER
vice S12,O14,534. Total S57, 100, 800,
total estimate of all mail transport
tation next fiscal year is SCI, 43o, 249.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-11-03
A Village Biacksn Saved His Lit
lie SONS Life,

Mr. H. II. Black, the well-known village
blacksmith at Grahamsville, Sullivan co.
\. v, says Our little son, five years Ola,
pas always been subject to Group, ana SO
bad have the attacks been that we have
feared 5any times that he would due. we
have had the doctor and used many smed-
iclncs, but Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
IS now our sole reliance. 1t seems TO ols-
solve the tough mucus and by glVlns
lreqnent doses when the croupy symp-
TOMS appear we have found thai the
dreaded Group is cured before IT. Is
settled" There is no danger in giving
ms remedy for it contains no OPIUM OF
other injurious drug and may be given as
confidently to babe as to an adult; TOT
Gale by E, A. Drown & Co., druggists dw
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-11-03
Auction Sale.

Will be sold at public auction, Sat
urday, November 10, O'Clock, p.
M, the following property: New house
of eight rooms near A. G. Shepard s,
on line of the electric cars, in the
town of Berlin, also a vacant lot adj
joining. Terms easy, and made
known at sale. L. w. Scott. at
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-11-03

DR.. W. II. Lewis. Lawrenceville,V Va, writes,
: AM using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure ia my
practice among severe cases of indigo ton
and find it an admirable remedy" Many
hundr' DIS OF ply sician1 depel upon the use
OF Kodol Dyspepsia Cure in stomach troubles.
1t dige>ts what you eat, and allows you to
eat all the good food you need, providing you
do not overload your stomach Gives instant
relief and permanent cure. KendrIck & Go ,
Barre, VT, Wilcox e. Gillette. Moletown, vt
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-11-03
HARRIS CONVICTED.

New York, Nov. 2.-Arthur Harris,
the negro who stabbed Policeman
Thorpe to death last August, was con-
victed of murder in the second degree,
and sentenced today to life imprison-
ment. The murder caused serious
race riots.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-11-03
8neeza and aIoW

That is what you must do when you have
catarrh in the head. The way to cure this
disease is to purify the bl, cd with Hoods
Sarsaparllla. This medicine soothes and heals
the inflamed surfaces. rebuilds the delicate
tissues and permanently cues catarrh b,
eXpe ling from the blood the scrofulous taints
upon which it depends. Be sure to get Hoods
The nol-irritating cath rite III .od's Pills.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-11-03
Banker Rouvs a Robber,

J. R. Garrison. Cashier of the bank Thorn.
vile, Ohio, had been robbed of health by a
serious lung trouble until he tried DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption Then he
wrote: sit is the best medicine I ever used
for severe COLI or a bad case of lung trouble.
! always keep bottle on hand" Don't suffer
with Coughs, Colds, or any Thro It, Chest or
Lung trouble when you can be cured so easily,
Only soc and $l.OO. Trial bottles free at
Parlor Drug Store. DIV
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-11-03
CONSERVATIVES WIN.

Winnipeg, Man., Nov. 2. In the
local election here there was com
plete turnover which will have an i'm.
portant effect on the Dominion cleo.
tions Wednesday. T. w. Taylor, con.
sentative, was elected by majority
of over 164 over Robert Muir, the lib.
eral candidate. This has been lib.
eraI stronghold for twenty years.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-11-03

Tamworth, N. H., Nov. 3.AThe
county authorities are investigating
tina death of Ezra Dodge, prosper
GUS farmer who lived alone and had
been missing two months. His body
was found near his house decomposed
and the house robbed.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-11-03
That Throbbine Headache

Would quickly leave you. if you used
Dr. Kings New Life Pills Thousands of
sufferers have proved their matchless
merit for Sick and Nervous Headaches
They make pure blood and build up your
health. Only % cents. Money back if
not cured. Sol at the Paror Drug
Store. DIV
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-11-03
Great Luck OF An Editor.

For two years all efforts to Eczema in
the palms of my hands failed" writes
editor II. n. Lester, of Syracuse. Kan
then / was wholly cured by Buclllen's
Arnica Salve,' It's the worlds best for
Erupticns, Sores and all skin diseases.
Only csc at the Parlor Drug Store DIV
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-11-03

During the last half hour of the
morning session the House ruthlessly
slaughtered, MANNED and killed II,
~, 1903, ll6, 1875. l61, 1913, 2l5 and
JQQ
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-11-03

Do not get scared II YOUR heart troubles
you. Most likely GU suffer from indigestion.
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests what you eat
and gives the worn out stomach perfect rest.
It Is the only preparation known that com
pletely dige,ts all classes of foods; that is
why 1t cures the worst cases of indigestion
and stomach trouble after everything else has
failed 1t may be taken in all conditions and
cannot help hut do you good. Ktndrick 4
Co., Barre, VT, " ilcox n Gillette, Moretown
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-11-03
RELIABLE FURS

GENUINE p. I. LIST ELECTRIC
SEAL JACK ETS, Lined Skinner Satin
(warranted) $50.
STOLES, COLLARETTES AND
MUFtS in all Fashionable High Grade
+ urS.
FUR RIDING COATS for Gents
and Ladies', in Coon, Wambat and
Natural Lamb.
Fur Skins in stock for your own
selection.
Re-modeling, Re-dying and Repair
ing speciality.
Reasonable Prices Satisfaction
Guaranteed
A. C. SPIR0, Furrier % ~s:%s";.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-11-03
EAST BARRE.

The East Barre Baptist society have
preaching at Partridge hall Sunday at
II O'Clock and at 730 p. M; Bible
School at II a. m. j. Fl. Lingley
acting pastor
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-11-03

Paul Rabtory, on the old Hanback,
farm is selling off some good COWS
cheap. If
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-11-03

To Cure A Cold In One Day
Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE TABLETS
All druggists refund the money If 1t fails to
cure. K. W. GROVES, signature Is on each
box, 25c
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-11-03

Mrs. Charles r. Benedict, it is fear
ed, is seriously i'll. The trouble seems
to be in the head.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-16
New Orleans Races.

New Orleans, March IF. w. BrOde,
the Schorr Derby candidate. made his
first public appearance on the local track
and though hustled a bit In the stretch,
he disposed of his field easily. The public
would have Prince of Verona and force
of money made him favorite, but he cut
little figure in the race and was driven
Chance, for the place. The race will do
Brode. good. Burns received an ovation
from his admirers. All of the favorites
were beaten. The weather was rainy and
the track heavy. Summarizes:
First race-7 furlongs. F. W. Brode, liz,
9 to and out, won easily at a length and
a half; Prince of Verona, 112, 1 to and
out. second; Ben Chance, III, 80 to 1,
third. Time, 1:33.
Second race-4 furlongs; selling. Blink,
los, IS to and even, won handily by a
length and a half; Frances Refs, 107, z to
2 and even, second; DionySia, 10S, to 2,
third. Time, 0:5015.
Third race-11s miles; selling. Judge
Steadman, 102, 80 to 1 and to l, won cas-
lily by three lengths: George B. Cox, no,
6 to and 1 to 2, second: Can See EN-,
Fourth race-7 furlongs; handicap. Ara
toma, 991a II to and even, won easily
by four lengths; Acushla. 9415, 20 to / and
4 to 1, second: Tom Collins, 80, to 2,
third Time, / BIZ.
Fifth race-6 furlongS; selling. Schriv-
ener. Ill, to l and to 5. won handily
by a length: John Boone. los, 60 to l and
20 to l, -second3 Kilt, los, to 1, third.
Time. 1882.
Sixth race-1 mile; selling. Prince Real
1852, IS to 5 and even, won. all out, by
a neck; Tildee, 80, IS to and to s. sec
ond: Sorrel Rose, SO. to 1, third. Time
1:4S1z.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-16

Sharkey bought big estate at Sleeps
head Bay, N. Y, and has already per-
manently located there.
Speaking in regard to this, he said:
I have been very busy for the past few
days fixing up my residence here and
am more than pleased with my new
home. I take very little notice of the
newspaper talk about the estate and
what am going to do with it.
My motive in buying this property
was to provide my dear parents a home
of the first order. 1 mean to stop at
nothing in the way of expense, but will
go right ahead and furnish every room
with the best of everything required,
regardless of cost. 1 am determined to
fulfill my intention of showing gratitude
and love for my dear father and
mother.
Il have never liked any place so well
as I do this locality. 1t is the fore
most in the country for health and en-
joyment.
Il am training now for my scheduled
contest at Spike Sullivans house.
Spike has a very nice home and there
are no better training quarters in the
country. have decided to make mine
a better place and it looks as though
Spike and I would own this part of
the world in a few years.
WOULD LIKE TO MEET JEFFR1ES,
"a match with Jem Jeffries would
please me more than anything else, as
I am positive that I am his superior in
ring ability. While not overanxious
about the championship, still I like to
defeat champions. Hard battles suit
me and 1 look for champions to give
me half decent battles. I hope that
1 will not have to fight before any other
referee who will make me a loser after
1 clearly WIN"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-16
Tanforan Races.

San Francisco, March 16.-Weather
cloudy: track fast Summarizes:
First race mile; purse; 2-year-olds.
NJ. F. Tarpey, us, to 5. won; Comber-
merle, 104, 4 to s. second; Lucidia, III, to
1, third. Time, 0:4S.
Second races mile; selling. Flamora,
SO, to s. won; Afamada, 104 8 to 5, sec
ond; Olinthus, los, 5 to l. third. Time.
liza.
Third race-1 mile; handicap. The Fret
ter. 103, to 5, won; Ventoro, 10S, to 5,
second; Erwin, SO, to 1, third Time,
1:4-
Fourth race-1 1-16 miles: selling Top
mast, 49, z to s. swon; Sardonic, 104. to
1:49.
Fifth races mile; selling F1amero,
10S to l, won; Perseus, 10S. to !, Sec
ond;, Afghan. Ill, to 5, tkird. Time,
Sixth race-1 mile: purse. Socialist, Ill
to 1, won; Constellator 81, 1 to 2, sec
ond; Cromwell, 100, to 1. third. Time
LAB.
Seventh race-7s mile. selling. Sister
Alice. LOG, to 1, won; Aald Baron, los, IL
to 1, second; Rosalbra, III, Is to 1, third.
Time, 1:2SA.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-16
ANOTHER MGovERN VICTORY.
This Time Eddie Lenny, of Philadel-
phia, Is the Victim.

Philadelphia, March 16.-A large crowd
saw Terry McGovern, champion feather
weight of the world. defeat Eddie Lenny,
of Philadelphia at the Industrial Athletic
what was to have been a six round con-
test. Lenny was completely outclassed
and in the final round was knocked down
three times in the one minute and forty
five second consumed. Lenny's finish, in
the opinion of the fighting men present,
had the appearance of his having quit.
The first Touchdown was the only hard
punch of this round. being a swinging
right on the local mans jaw. He took
the full ten seconds and McGovern then
rushed at him with his usual speed and
with a couple of light body blows sent
again took. the full time in toeing the
mark when after a, couple of passes Ter
ry'landed a light body blow on the Phila-
delphia lad, following it up with right
on the jaws Lenny was then counted out.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-16
FREEDMAN IS SORE.
Will Not Sign Agreement Drawn Up
at Recent Meeting.

New York, March 16.-'Buck" Ewing,
who will manage tFet New York base
ball team this season. said last night that
Andrew Freedman would not sign the
eight club agreement drawn up at the re-
cent meeting of the National League
magnates, held in this city.
Ewing said both he and Freedman were
considerably aroused over the actions of
the other clubs in the league in securing
control of the players of the four clubs
that dropped out when it was understood
that the New York club was to have the
preference of the players. Ewing spoke
particularly of the action of the Philadel-
phia club which has secured the services
of Slagle who was a member of one of
the western clubs. Ewing says the home
management had made application for
Slagle's services long before the Phila-
delphia management had learned he was