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The times., 1900-04-01
AN UNAPPRovED MEMORIAL.
Case Where President Lincoln
OVer-Argucd Colonel Thompson

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Col Richard W. Thompson was fond OF
telling a story which. while acknowledged
as a good Joke on himself. served to IL
lustrate the philosophic wisdom Of Presi-
dent Lincoln. After the notice by the
President in September. 1862. of his intcn-
tion 10 publish an emancipation procia-
nation on January /. 1899. considerable
anxiety was manifested as to the possible
effect Of such a proclamation On public
sentiment. The Border State men 81
wnOm some leaders in Kentucky and Ten
nessee were strong friends Of the Union.
were much concerned and not a little agi-
tated lest the Presidents action might
crystallized the entire sentiment Of their
States in favor Of the Southern COnfeder-
acy. and tend to create universal sympa
thy for the armies and the cause Of the
South Most of these men had been mem
bers of the Whig party up to the time of
its dissolution, and after that were Ioiiti-
cal orphans.
Pursuant to personal correspondence a
quiet meeting was held at Washington in
December. and among those in attendance
were Bell. of Tennessee. Crittenden. OF
Kentucky. and Thompson. OF Indiana. 1t
was agreed that "A memorial should be
drawn and presented to the President.
praying him to except in his proclamation
Of emancipation the slaves of all loyal
citizens. Colonel Thompson was appoint
ed to draft and present the memorial.
He composed it with great care, REFER
ring to the high character and important
services of men of the South on whom the
administration must rely for support and
the great danger Of antasonizing them by
a proclamation which would deprive some
of them of valuable property. Having
completed the writing and feeling proud of
FE.s IL.
the White House and placed it in the
Presidents hands. requesting careful and
profound consideration Of the matters
therein set forth.
Having performed a selt-impOsed duty
with appropriate sOlemnity. the commit
tee tarried in Washington. waiting 10 hear
from their memorial and expecting TO be
summoned TO the Executive Mansion for
examination: but the President gave no
sign. After about ten days Colonel Ihomp-
son met Mr. Lincoln one night az social
function. and having been accorded a brief
private interview. opened the conversation
with Mr.. President did you read the me
mortal which | handed YOU
"Oh. yes. was the reply; Il had almost
forgotten it
We'll. what did you think of IT, Mr..
President
The paper was well written. and I en-
| loved reading it; but l find one weak point
in the memorial which it is impossible to
| get over"
what is that Mr. President"
There are no loyal slave holders
| Colonel Thompson had nothing more to
| say Mr. Lincoln had carefully considered
/ the subject and sized up the situation
! Ills conclusion was unauswerahle There
/ was no exception in the proclamation. and
| the committee" had no further usiness
| but to adjourn sine die
The times., 1900-04-01
GENERAL HARRIsoN's VALET.
lie Proves a Thief Instead of an Hon
est >crNitOr.


Gen BENJAMIN Harrison has just made
discovery. he has learned that he and
Mrs Harrison we're the victims Of a series
Of bCld robbcries while they we're in Paris
last summer. The thief was a Frenchman.
and none other than the general own
valet
While ia the French capital. in the in
terest of the famous Venezuelan case. Cen
eral Harrison employed q bright. intelll-
gent-dppeariug Partisan as his man
The valet was allowed to have the run OF
things in the apartments Of the forme-
President OF the United States, and late
deveIopmeuts show that he made the most
cf his advantages During the last three
weeks OF their stay in Paris Mrs. Har-
rison WAS daily expecting several drafts
for various amounts dividends from some
Investments. The orders for money never
reached her however and she concluded
that probably there we're business reasons
which made J advisable for the company
to withhold he drafts until she returned
TO America.
Then she general suddenly found out
that a pocketbOoE containing so was miss
ing He did not think IL possible that a
/ thief had broken into the house. and de-
! cided that he must have lost the money
somewhere The smooth and eyer-cou-
slant valet was not even suspected. Mrs
Harrison was astonished the other day tC
/ find that the drafts that had never reached
her had been cashed in Paris with hei
name written across their backs-not II
her own handwriting but in chIrography
| that much resembled hers. And then sh,
remembered the yaleJ-ihe polished youul
! gentleman gentleman and another
| ideal was shattered He had been giveI
| every opportunity 90 open an mail received
at the house IL be had chosen TO do so
And be apparently had chosen. He ha'
Z also made another choice $40 from III,
/ generals trousers pocket
The times., 1900-04-01
THE ALASKAN MAMALooT.
Delights 10 StenI His Food From II
strangers Tent.

.Tau about doga said The old Alaska
miner. why these ours Of high and low
degree in the East arc not in 81 when com
pared with the Alaska mamaloot. 'Musha
him and a broad smile spreads over his
face while his tail curls majestically over
his back. and. with head and ears erect
every step be takes is d poem IN arctl,
SHOWS.
From puppyhood up he takes 20 harness
like duck TO water. He goes at it with
vim and vgor characteristic Of his auces-
tors. Rig The pup in any Old harness and
it.s amusing to see how good-nauredly n,
buckles down to business, staying with il
like an old stager. never firing. never feel
ing discouraged. one becomes very much
attached 10 these exceedingly useful and
communicable animals. and they always
improve Oh acquaintance. The longer you
Lnos, them the better YOU like them. With
white men they are al first disposed TO be
a little shy. but they gradually make ad-
yauces and ultimately take the visitors
into fun confidence.
when we pitched our tents on Nome
beach last summer we had a little eNpe-
riruce with huskjes from the Eskimo
huts In our absence from the tents these
doc, were inclined TO take liberties with
our provisions but they did it in such a
scientific manner that We trli more
amused than outraged. The dogs would
form a skirmish line on the outside, and
then send their most skilled thief into
the tent to rcconnoitre for meat and bread
II this thief failed they would send an
other and ii he was successful they would
divide the pluuder in as intelligent and
cquitabIe "a manner as dog thieves were
rapablc of doing These dogs were hones
Iuiuus at home but they would pilfer from
I'M. stranger. When they became better
acquainted with us we could leave the
mess chests open and they would neyel
touch anything. they were on their dog
honor. aud never violated it, only accept
.rp food when il was offered to them.
I'm led to these remarks said the old
miner. from seeing men and boys on the
streets endeayoriug 10 break all manner o
domestic dogs to harness. They can't dt
/ il. it's utterly impossible, because the poo
brt,tes were not born that way. The New
] fouodlauds and St Beruards don't appear tC
! have any interest in their new calling an,
/ they show it in their downcast tails an,
| detected cnuntenauces. You must remem.
| her that dogs have very expressive faces
/ ana show their feelings in a remarkabl,
/ degree. they are the only animals tina
| laugh aud cry They have shared my joy
| and sorrCgs in the bleak Arctic, and thii
| Is why have a tender heart for dogs"
The times., 1900-04-01
A CoLoNIzING SCHEME.
RusSin's Plan OF EncournGing East
crm Immigration.

tFrum tine New York FH~.-l
The Russian Government is at present
engaged in carrying out an extensive
scheme of emigration TO the Far East
Win u view TO encourage this movement
The fares ON the Siberian Railway have
he.u fixed at a merely nominal figure the
fare from KEN to EhabarOysk being re-
,I,.ed far below the limits Of profit l. has
C,fIsred fhps, facilities in order to divert the
suierant tratfic from the volunteer fleet to
the railways. with the intention Of retain
Ing their vessels exclusively for the trans
mort of troops large numbers Of whom are
constantly being shipped from Odessa
Thousands Of peasants. especially from The
fsuiuc-,tricken districts. are avaihug
themselves Of these advantages and Will
leave for the Usuri region during the com
ing gpring Each family possessing 800
r,ibIas will receive on arrival a plot of land
GRATIS besides being accorded other special
privileges. such as exemption from taxa
non and the grant Of seed.
The number Of applicants for permission
70 emigrate by sea has already appreciably
decreased. but 1000 intending settlers are
coon to sail from Odessa for the Far East
Five cruisers and one large vessel Of the
Russian Steam Navigation Company have
been assigned for their transport
The times., 1900-04-01
WHEN HE DRESSED HIMSELF.
Lord SaIi~hurs'~ Ludicrous Appear
ancc at LeNee.

lfHm f#r N.w York ,ammrr.isIJ
Our London correspondent supplies an
amusing and Characteristic story of Lord
salisbury Tf is known that the Premier
is most careless iu his dress and that he
is much too serious In his mind and occu-
patious TO have much regard for the
merely ceremonial side Of life.
For some years this failing produced no
evil results. for Lord Salisbury had a
faithful valet who looked after him; but
one unhappy day the valet left. and Lord
Salisbury was reduced TO his own re-
sources. II was Leyee Day. and the min
lister was IN the midst OF serious business
up 10 the last moment. He rushed home.
turned out large bundle Of uniforms OF
which. OF course. he has quantity. and
took the first that came TO his hand. with
the astonishing result that he wore coat
that belonged 10 the Elder Brethren of
Trinity House a deputy lieutenant pair
Of trousers aud a hat Of the Royal Arch
ers. Even that was not the worst He
wore his garter on the wrong side, and
| things reached their climax in the waist
| coat. which dating from an earlier and
less robust period Of his life left between
| il and the trousers what was once called.
in the case of another Parliamentariaa a
| lucid interval"
The times., 1900-04-01

Urdm ihc New lors Journal ot toniWercc)
German mechanics may we'll ask what they are
coming TO when she Fru,sian Minister % Rail
WAYS SAYS The American locomotives are faultlc-5
iu cou-triction and considerably cheaper tiau
tba-e made az home. l. the German Government
going Co -hui out cheap American food aud i'm
purt cheap American locomotives This NAV tf
hiu for the llnd-ovuing nobility nut 30 IS
double blow TO the German working cils-es.
The times., 1900-04-01
sales a. the CurioS.

The annual sales take place about the
middle Of December. and many are The
curious mistakes that occur al this time.
Although there is a brief description al
tachcd to each package, iJ is wrapped SO
that no one has an opportunity of eN-
amining its contents. The average price
received for these packages is about -
cents
Some Of the objects are monuments Of re-
markable carelessness on the part Of those
who might be supposed from certain indl-
cations to possess business habits and
ability. II. perhaps appears incredible that
a person would send checks or money with
ont giving the name or address, but thou-
sands Of such pass through the mails in
that condition. and in many cases II Is I'M
possible to discover the owner. After
lapse of four years the unclaimed money Is
turned into the United States Treasury.
which in this manner receives quite q large
sum each year.
Visitors to the museum may notice a
miniature obeiisk. cut from the bark Of a
California redwood. and Immediately be
side it a pair of gloves taken from the
The times., 1900-04-01
THE BLINDAR THEIR HONE
SighlIesS Men aud Women Work
iug to Maintain Themselves.

\ lsrruI Occupations Taught Them at
the Institution Recently E~tnh-
Iishcd for Their N"tt"r"-' '"hN
for the AmcIiorntion of Their Com
di,fon-MrS. Hunts Annual Report.
The times., 1900-04-01

Most of the fish cutters. and in the busy
season there were several hundred OF them
were colored women. Their costumes defied
description. mans coat over a woman g
petticoat was an ordinary rig and all the
rags that could be accumulated were
roughly sewn together to make aprons The
whole outfit was as a rule, covered with
fish scales. and when the sun shone the
women glittered with many iridesceut hues
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-09-29
SERVICES TOMORROW,

Universalist church. All the usual
services will be held tomorrow, the
pastor preaching both morning and
evening. Strangers cordially well
coined.
At the Holding Methodist Church
tomorrow will be Sunday School "ral-
" day. At 1915 the pastor VIII
speak on the Work Of the Sunday
school: at II. II p. m. special exercises
will be conducted by the Bible school:
$40 p. m. Young peoples meeting; 7
o clock sermon subject. "Doiog All to
the Glory Of Goa. Strangers and
friends are cordially invited to these
services
CHURCH OF TIE GOOD SHEPHERD.
Holy communion every Sunday, s
a. M: holy communion first Sunday
each month, TO. IS a. m, morning
PRAYER and sermon 1915 d. IN even
ing prayer and sermon. p m; San
day school l2.l0p. M: Bible CAS-, and
church history class, l2.l0 p. M;
Friday serNics, evening prayer and
address, Friday evening, p. u IS pee
ial services on great fast Gays and all
saint 5 days, 1000 d. m.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-09-29
Black Dress Goods.

This showing far surpases any pre-
vious efforts, and be your choice
material costing 25c to SO 90
yard, fullest guarantee covering
price and quality goes with every
yard.
As in. all wool Serges, Csc. quality
for 53;. I'd
80 in. all wool Cashmeres a very
fine cloth actually worth SIC, our
special price zoe. yd
so in. Zibelne a most fashionable
and slightly CLOTH 500 yd
4S in. Satin Solel, has a lich satin
finish, guaranteed not to spot it will
compare with any Sl.25 quality our
price II 90 yd'
German Prunella handsome new
cloth and very stylish, price $50
so in. Pebble Cheviot very desirable
this season for suits and skirts, price
81 so I'd
Crepons will b. good in s.uall de-
signs and we are showing d very hand
some lot at
1, 1.2j, 80, and $19$
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-09-29

Mrs Ethel Simonds is visiting In
Waterbury.
A son was born yesterday to Mr..
and Mrs. Dominica Come oflo6 south
Main St.
f. b. Cate will move Monday into
the house he recently purchased on
Currier Park.
The Glover Club will meet with
Mrs. L. NJ. Arerill on Tuesday, Oct
2, at 2.l5 p. m.
A. 4. Batchelder and Ernest Mich
OILS shot three coons last night, the
largest one weighing p pounds.
f. B. Cate has sold to j. e. Smith
his cottage on Carleton street and the
new owner takes possession Oct. !.
Tomorrow will be Sunday at tn,
Williamstown Gulf House and large
number of Barre people will drive up
there.
The ladies of tie Philomathians
Club will commence their work for
the winter with a social anniversary
at the home Of Mrs. J. W. jackson on
Tuesday evening, Oct. 2nd.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-09-29
NJ. ]. TApLIN FUNERAL,

Mansfield j. Taplin, one Of BArre's
most respected citizens, died yester-
day afternoon after long illness at
the age Of 81 years.
lie was an old soldier having fought
in many battles Of the Civil wal
and having sustained several
severe wounds. lie was mem
Der of the Fourth Vermont Regi-
ment, He was born in Corinth, and
has resided in Barre for the past IL
years.
He leaves. a wife and two daughters
Mrs ". G.. Reynolds and Miss Mary
Tapln. The iuneral will be held to-
morrow afternoon at , clock.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-09-29
CoIored Dress Goods

All wool flannel Suitng So in. wide.
only Boo. yd.
80 in, All wool Venetans, special
Offering at SOC.
As in. All wool Serges in all colors,
at soc. yd
10 Pieces Plaid Zibelines in skirt
lengths very desirable colorings and
worth 400 a pattern, special price
Sc So
Two toned VigoureauX and PopIins
in the shade now in vogue. special
values at S7cSl. 90 yd.
"a in. Imported VenetianS in blue,
brown and castor, price $l.9J
"a in. Kersy Suiting, an elegant
material for Suits, price 81 80
French Flannels for shirt waists in
fancieS and solid cOlors at
80 and 7Jcts
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-09-29
uNIvERsAlIsT SOCIAL.

The Young Peoples Social Enter
tainment Society of the Univcrsalist
church held the first Of series of fall
and winter meetings at the church
parlors last evening. A good sized
crowd was present and the evening
was very successful one for the SO
ciety.
The assembly was called to order at
$50 by the president, Charles Hoyt.
The first number on the program was
a speech by "Reuben Jackson (Walter
LIE Barron). This was very funny and
was enjoyed by all. Miss Mabel
White entertained the party by a Sc
lection on the piano. Miss Joanna
Parks recited "The Pied Piper of
Hamelin," and was so heartily ap-
plauded that she was obliged to re-
spond to an encore SO she recited
"Little Orphan Annie. y
The rest of the evening was spent
in playing games and eating pop corn.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-09-29
T.affetaS.

Plain TaIGetas in all the wanted
shades, an extra value at 7Jc' yd.
Fancy TaIetas for waists and trim
mings in rich new patterns and color
ings at Sl,OO ana 5 20
Black Talfeta strong durable quail
ity, rich lustre and unequal ed value
at 75c SOC and 81 90
Black Peau de sole dress silks "llas-
kels'' make, will out wear all other
makes, prices, 1, 1.25 and 81 80 I'D
Black Satin Duchcsse, superior
qualities at l, 1.2J and ii 80 yd.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-09-29
The Newest Waists.

If you would know what's new and
proper keep an eye on our waist de-
partment.
All wool flannel Waists, prettily
made at 1920
All wool flannel Waists tucked and
plated, have the newest sleeve, come
in black and cOlOrS at So. 20
French flannel Waists braided,
tucked and plated, very d'essy waists
at = 80 and s3, 80
Black mercerized Sa'cen Waists,
tn k lat 81 90
Black mercrliz(d Satin Waists
tucked and trimmed with black gimp
look like satin, YOU will wonder how
we got these waists when we offer
them at only ST. 20
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-09-29
CRY NEWS

O. II. Hale returned last night from
attending the Brattleboro fair.
Mrs. II. J. O r jurke and Mrs. Jo-
seph Dubuque were in Waterbury yes
terday.
Mrs. John Mortimer and daughter,
Miss Ethel, returned last night from
a visit ia Bridgeport, Conn.
A few cloth covered books were %
cents to close at 10 cents each, Aver
i'll Music Co. III
Manager Walter Scott has received
letter from the Dartmouth Reserves
asking for a game with the Barre De-
Tenders
Little Black Me" the most pathe-
tic, pleasing and popular song Of the
season, also Blue and Gray, the big
hit, and the Milk White Flag March,
for sale at % cents at the Averill
Music Co. If
Miss Jemima Bonnyman returned
to the city last night from Spring
Lake, N. j., where she has been dur
ing the past summer She was work
ing at one Of the hotels which burned
in that terrible fire there few days
ago. She made her escape safely and
| ,.,, 70 No ,,orrnpo1 1ocy
If you wish to keep in touch
with the new Music both in
songs and Instrumental Music, YOU
should call on us every week, as new
songs arrive nearly every day, Averill
Music Co. If
No matter where you live we can
send anything in Music at less than
you can buy it at home, our mail Or
ders are attended TO promptly, Averill
Music Go. If
Remember Gleason & Co., carry the
largest stock of furniture in central
Vermont Prices light.
The local entertainment committee
for the State Sunday School conven-
| ton will meet tonight at I O'Clock in
the Methodist Chapel.
Pastors Study Class at the Univer-
salist parsonage this evening at
O'Clock. A full attendance is desired.
Mr.. and Mrs. |. d. Proctor of Gard
ner, Mass, are expected in the city
today to spend Sunday with the Rev,
and Mrs e. NJ. Fuller. They were
accompanied by Mrs. Mary E. Coburn
of the same place.
J. f. Dalrymplc, general freight
agent of the G. v Ey. Co.,, is in town
today.
James Canaly, conductor on the
| Williamstown train is on the sick list
and Conductor RenshaW Of st. Adams
is taking his place.
w. r., Guthrie left this morning TO,
Saratoga, n. Y.
Mrs. N. d. Phelps left this morn
ing for visit in Waitsdeld.
Signor' A. B. Bellondl's Sunday
School class will be held tomorrow af-
ternoon at 3 O'Clock at the prcSby-
teri,n church and all the italian
children are requested to be present.
Joseph Blemont, the famous whiStl-
err, has a great reputation in this
country. Thomas Edison put up a
So, 600 challenge that no oAe can ~cX-
Gel him and his manager, Mr.. Roe,
has up permanent challenge of 500
for him. Mr.. Belmont will be here
next week with the Roe Fenburg Co.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-09-29
Veterans of the Civil War.

Another one of our members, j NJ.
Taplin, has fallen by the hand of
death, whose assaults none can stand.
1t is appropriate that those of us who
can should attend his funeral, at Lis
home on East street at O'Clock Sum
day afternoon. e. /. SMITH.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-09-29

revereS faced with satinIew flare skirts
piice, $40 90
Black Pebble CleViot and libel n
Suits. Jackets donb G breasted and
blouse front, new flare Skirts, elegant
~ tailored at $500
Suits of Pebble Cheyiot, lib ne
and novelties nobby blouse and double
breasted Jackets, newest flare Skirts,
elegantly tailored and extremely Sty-
lisb creations at $40, 20 and 30
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-09-29
YOUNG REPUBLICANS.

At the meeting of the Young
Mems Republican club of this city
held last night the constitution OF
the national organization with a few
changes was adopted.
L. r. Hutchinson was excused on
his resignation as member OF the
executive committee aud O. X. Hol-
lister was elected to ill the vacancy.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-09-29
WOmenS Winter Under
wear.

Heavy lleeced lined Jersey Ribbed
Vests and Pants, positively the best
value to be had, at zoe each.
Extra heavy fleeced Vests and
Pants, silk trimmed and a most ex-
cellent Yalue at SOC each
Children S Underwear all sorts and
kinds from all sizes at lowest prices.
SPEClAL-Onc case Boys Heavy
Fieeced Shirts and Drawers, are worth
at least $50, our price zoe each
SPECIAL -One case Men 5 eX. heavy
Aoeced StirtS and Drawers an extra
ordinary value at 5Oc each.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-09-29
REMOVED.

l have located my office at 25a
North Main St., corner Merchant st.
in the A. M. Jackman house while re-
pairing my house. Hours too a.
M, IL to and 6 to pm,
G. II. CAMP, M ID.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-09-29
New Silks.

100 yards fancy silks in the prevail
ing shades, particularly desirable for
waists and trimmings, Sl.0o quality
for this showing only 73c,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-09-29
Golf Capes
From So. 80 to % 90.
Fur CC!iaretteS and
ScarfS
From 81 so to 5000.
Fur Jackets
From $500 to 5000,
From $500 to 5000.

Misses and Children S Jackets and
Refers to iii al sizes, all oweSt prices,
iust bring tie little folks in to see
them.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-09-29
The Man Who Was co,na

to insure, v ould have sursd II he had lived
Your OPP ortunity 10 day would be boLanza
to his family. and should be to yours. We
win do our best.
National Life Insurance Co. Of Vermont,
(Mutual), ORGANIZED in 1850. s. 5: Bal,
lard, General Agent; N. B. Ballard, Local
Agent, Rooms 2 and 3. Miles Block. Barre.Vt.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-09-29
Taffeta Silk and Satin
Waists.

They are so pretty it is hard to de-
scribe them, prices,
3.3S, 800, 600 and So 90
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-09-29
Kid Gloves.

The dependable kind is what you
get here, and remember we tit them.
Unusual values at !, 1.25, $50
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-09-29

enMnthntf eaa4nsu al
hd
NAM bN, | % n
ugoonl hna,nnc rnd is $ I'VE