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stury of a Slave.

To be bound hand and foot for years by the chains of disease is th' worst form of slavery. George D
 Williams of Manchester. Mich, tels how such a slave was made free. H. says: My wife has been so helpless for five years that she could not turI over in bed alone. After using tw' bottles of Electric Bltters, she is won derfully improved and able to do her own work" This supreme remedy fo' female diseases quickly cures nervous ness, sleeplessness, melancholy, head ache, backache, faintirg and dizz' spells. This miracle working medi cine is godsend to weak. sickly, run down people. Every bottle guaran teed Only 90 cents. Sold by l.. w Mix & Co. Druggist.
The oasis., 1900-06-16
Bismarck E Iron Nerve.

Was the result of his splendi' health. IndOmitable will and tr' mendous energy are not found wheI Stomach, Liver, Kidneys and Bowel are out of order. If you want thes qualities and the success they bring use Dr. Kings New Life Pills. The develop every puwer of brain an body. Only 9 cents at l.. w. Mix \ Co.,, Druggists.
The oasis., 1900-06-16
Children's Day.

At the Methodist Church ou Sun day morning from l to F a. m. tn regular program for the Children Day service will be rendered. At tn close of the service a collection vii be taken for Mission Sunday Scho, work. Csme and enjoy the servic and help to make the collection bi one. w. K. OGLEsBY, F. c.
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E9R1
Saturday. June I6. 'coo.
short-slrh.sd American Contractors.

short-sighted American Contractors.
 A recent special telegram to tn.
 Two Republics from New York Cit.
 reads as follows: Felipe G. Canton. this city, who has just returned iron
 | visit to Yucatan. says:
 "When left New York for my tril to the south was all confident that inc American bidder on electrical anf aructu' al iron contracts down in Yu catan would be the victors. I was. however, wrong, as the $j00,0 con tract for an electric light plant for thu city of Merida, winch Will be the firs' electric light plant in the state of Yu catan has been secured by the Siemens. Halske Co of Berlin, and the S400, ,000 iron pier contract, for Pr0greso, has been awarded to an English company, and why? Simply because better pri- ces, better deliveries and better con ditions all around were accorded by the foreign firms.
 "One thing that favored European contractors was the fact of tteir sup plying more specifications than their American competitors. This state of affairs may be said to occur in every instance when large contracts are sought for in and around Mexico. Americans do not seem to care to take the trouble and expense of going into the exhaustive details which the Eng. fish and Germans always impose upon themselves in the anticipation of bust ness.
 Ifany big work is anticipated down in that quarter of the globe, our Eu. ropean rivals, when required, gladly take the initiative In preparing the most elaborate plans, specifications, and so forth, but am sorry to say that It is my experience that the average manufacturer in the United States, who solicit trade in Central and South America wants everything cut and dried' for him, He likes com. plete plans, etc, to be sent him and then he makes his figures. As to sending an engineer down to go over the ground and make valuable sue. gestions as to how the work might be | carried on, such procedure he con- sIders waste of time and money. The Yucatan people are more than desir- Ous of placing orders here. We buy practically all their sisal. Had the price Of the United States bidders
The oasis., 1900-06-16
Notice of Rev cation.

r Notice is hereby given that the gen eral power of attorney given by me. on the fourth day Of December. 1899. before Lie. Ignacio Bustillo, th' Judge of the First Instance Of the District of Arizpe, State Of Sonora. Mexico, in favor of MT. Adrian Nal donado, has been this day revoked be-. fore the local judge at the town O Bacoachi. District of Arizpe, State Of Sonora, Mexico.
 St LVIsA F. DE ACUf1A, ARIzPE, Sonora, Mexico, May $, lSCt
The oasis., 1900-06-16

been on par with or even shade higher than those submitted by the Europeans the above stated contracts woD,d have been placed here, but the very wide margin Ineciuded any such results"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-14
THE RED MEN MEET.

At the special meeting of lroquoiS
Tribe of Red Men held last evenil 9
one pale face was adopted and made a
chief and the newly elected chiefs
were duly raised to their respective
stumps by Deputy Great Sachcm W.
D. Gliddcn. These were the cl ctiye
chiefs: Sachcn, w. II. Bradbury:
senior sycamore, w. A. Bigelow: jun
or sycamore, w. A. Wilson: prophet,
j. A. l.. Julian; keeper of wampum,
Ernest Gates. The appointivc chiefs
were: First sannap, Peter Lawson:
second sannap, Harry Huse; warriors,
Walter Morgan, John McRae, Bert
Bartlett and Louis E. Dana; braves,
Ira Wright, Fred Rich. Alex Ross
and G. G. Averill: guard of the wig
wan, John G. Crowley; guard of the
forest, Donald Blake. Great Prophet
A. f. Steele, who was to have per-
formed the ceremony, was detained
at his home at Northampton, Mass.
by sickness, but telegraphed the retir-
ing sachem, J. A. l.. Julian, that he
could not come.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-14
CHINA CLAY co.

Brandon, VT, July l4.-"The
Montreal 4 Brandon China Clay Co.
Limited is the name of new COM
pany which is opening the kaolin
mines on the Dram. property at For.
estdale.
Two shafts are now being sunk to
the kaolin beds, one Of which is now
down some 10 feet.
While the immediate purpose OF
this company is to obtain kaolln or
china clay and place it upon the mar
ket as an ingredient in the manufac-
ture of paper, the manganese and
other celebrated ochre beds OF this
property will be carefully tested, aad
if found as good as the company be-
leve them to be, will be vigorously
worked. The prospects are that this
company will give permanent en-
ploymcnt to quite force OF men.
This means prosperity for the town
and prosperity Of the right sort.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-14
LIEUT.. W. N. BATCkELDER.
Vermont's Rough Rider Coming
Home. Well Known in Barre.

Chester, vt, July 1.-the follow.
ing letter has been received by f. A.
Batchelder Of Chester, from the First
Reserve {. s. Army Hospital at Ma
nila dated May 81, 1900
Ny Very Dear Sir. Your son, Wal
lace n, whom all Who have known or
met him, speak 50 highly off, has re-
Gently been under my care in one Of
the wards Of this hospital for the last
few days and leaves for the United
States on the transport "Summer. -
He asked me to write to you and !
promised him | would. This letter
will 60 on the same transport with
him and | feel it is my duty to write
you all know Of his illness rather
than that you should get only the
short statement which will appear in
the newspapers.
Lieut. Batchelder was sent in here
by one Of his regimental surgeons
some five days since with the state
ment that for The last month he has
been worlied-and nervous for fear he
wouldn't be able to perform his duly
as an officer property or would break
down, Very recently he suffered
from heat exhaustion and 50 was put
on sick report and sent to this hos
ptal for treatment.
found him to be very nervous, in.
tensely patriotic and thoroughly loyal,
one whom you indce have reason to
be proud Of, but With the one fixed
idea that he would not do his full
duty properly.
l have seen several officers in his
regiment aud others who nave known
him, and / know it would please YOU
could your hear t1lln say how much
and universally he was appreciated
and admired for hi, loyalty patriot
ism and attention to du'y, striving to
make himself d better and more com
peteAt officer tAan any other. The
last thing he said to me today, as l
left him on tic SHIP was that If the
flag, Old Glory, was being fired on he
wanted to 20 to lis regiment and not
stay on sick report.
With best regards, believe me, sir,
very sincerely aud truly yours,
N1t. WADEMAN,
MAJ and Surgeon, {. ;, A.
Lieut., Batchelder was the only Yer
mont boy in Teddy Roosevelt ) Rough
Riders OF Spa1isu-AmeItta. . %. .'4::liii3.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-14
BICYCLE ACCIDENT.

Miss Nora Adams met with pain
ful accident yesterday noon while 60
ing to dinner. She was riding her
bike as usual on the right side of the
street and when near Cottage street
was run into by Jack Manning who
was in a hurry to get to dinner. Man
ming was on the left side OF the road
and instead of crossing at the back of
of Miss Adams tried to do SO in
front resulting in the collision. Miss
Adams was thrown on the pavement
on her head and quite seriously in
iurcd.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-14
LEAGUE STANDING.
EAST BARRE.

Rev. VIM. Parkyn Jackson will
preach in the Congregational church
Sunday morning at the usual hour.
Mrs. Chester Dickey of Washington
is at \. G. Dickey's for few days
assist ing in caring for Mr.. and Mrs.
Diclley and one child who have the
measles,
Miss Maude Blanchard is i'll with
the measles at the home of her brother
viii Blanchard.
John X. Deering was out for the
first time Friday since his confinement
to the house with the measles.
". / Cutler was sick in bed. Fr.dav
threatened with the fever.
The dance in opera house hall
Thursday evening given by the orches-
ira was attended by about 40 couples
and all report most enjoyable time.
The last entertainment given by
the Arch & Flint Co., was greeted
by fair sized audience Friday eve
ming.
There will be no dance in the opera
House hail this evening owing to the
amount of dances that have been held
of late, however one week from to-
night the East Barre orchestra will
hold forth again and hope to receive
a share of the patronage.
j. p. Donavan of Montpelier was in
town Friday evening on business.
Mrs. Andrew Smith and daughter
Mayme were the guests of Mrs. W.
f. Poole Friday.
Mrs. f. r. Dickey is i'll with the
measles.
l.. C. Gravel is to move his barber
shop from over Morrison's harness
shop to the rooms over Woodward S
grocery store in Bisson' S block.
c. S. Cooney is to commence work
in Williamstown Monday morning
polishing granite for Grearson 4
Beckett.
The Arch & Flint Comedy and
Vaudeville Co., play at Washington
this evening.
w. f. Worthley of Washington
was in town on business Friday.
The z. V. IT,, held a meeting last
evening.
The little daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ross Clifford is very i'll with the
measles.
c. p. Jones and A. &. Lapoint were
in town last evening to attend the
meeting of the I. V. l..
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-14
new GRANITE firm.

Papers have been drawn up for a
partnership between N. M. McIver
and James Mathewson to enter into
the granite manufacturing business. 0
This will not take effect until after
August 3rd as the business OF Mclver
x Ruxton will not be closed up before
that time. They have now on hand
a large amount of big work to finish
up which will take until that date.
The members of the new firm are
two well known business men of this
city. Mr.. Mclver commenced his
career in 1895 as a silent partner with
Mcleod & Ruxton becoming the half
partner on the retirement of Mr.. Nc
Leod in 1896. He is very fine
workman at the banker besides being
IA draughtsman of no mean ability.
Mr.. Mathcwson started in 1892 with
George Ruxton, but in 1898 the part
nership was dissolved with the former
entering one with Mr.. Brown, as Math-
cwson X Brown. This firm continued
to do business until 1898 when it was
dissolved, Mr.. Mathewson continuing
the business himself. The new men,
Der of the firm. which will be known
as McIver & Mathewson, needs no
words of praise as to his business abil-
ity, as he has always been well-known
in that capacity, having made name
for himself throughout the states as
man whq always turned! >,ut the fires
OF worK. INC new firm have the best
wishes of their friends for success.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-14
YOUNG LAFAYETTE
Descendant Of Famous General Visits
Burlington.

Burlington, July 14.--The Compile
de Lafayette whose arrival in Burling
ton was heralded in the News Thurs
day took the steamer Vermont Friday
on her trip south. He will 60 to Lake
George, Saratoga, etc, and continue
down the Hudson.
The count while in the city visited
the principal points of interest includ-
ing the college buildings and looked
with interest on the bronze statue of
his distinguished ancestor on the col
iege green. He met several of our
prominent townsmen also.
The count is a tall, dark good look
frg man and speaks English with a
'decIaed lfrenen aGcGhJ. ric'in appa,-
emily on the right side Of 40.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-14
BLOWN UP
An Old Blast Charge Exp|odes
on Quarry Of
WE1MoRE & MORSE
George Lawson and John
Cummings Injured.
Especial to TELEGRAM.) J

Webstervile, VT, July 14.--George
Lawson Of this place and John Cum
nings of Graniteville were both seri-
ously injured at about II O'Clock this
forenoon, while at work blasting on
Wetmorc 4 Morse's quarry.
They we're drilling out an old blast
hole when charge of powder at the
bottom exploded directly in their
faces. Both men were taken home
1t is feared that Lawson will lose the
use of both eyes. He is otherwise Sc
riously injured, As is also Mr.. Cum.
mings.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-14
DROWNED
George P. johnson Goes Down
to Rise No More
IN FA|RLEE LAKE
Was Well Known Hotel Pro-
prietor and Lodge Member.
Especial to TELEGRAM.)

Post Mills, July l4.-One of the
saddest accidents that has ever oc
Cured on the waters of Fairlee lake
took place here at about 4 O'Clock yes
terday afternoon when George p
Johnson met death by drowning.
He, in company with George W.
Warren was out on the lake in sail
boat, when in going up against the
wind the boom suddenly shifted and
turned the Cboat over throwing the
occupants out.
Mr.. Warren clung to the boat's
vale and was rescued. Mr.. Johnson,
who was splendid swimmer struck
out for the shore 80 rods away but
after going short distance he con-
cluded to return. When almost t
the boat he was taken with cramps
and sank in about 30 feet of water al
a distance Of about - rods from the
shore.
Efforts we're made to recover The
body but as yet they have been un-
successful and although that portion
Of the lake has been thoroughly drag
ged the work has been in vain. At
noon today it was practically decided
to send for a diver.
The deceased was - years of age
and leaves wife, one son years Old,
one brother John Of Barre and three
sisters,
He was the well known and popu.
lar proprietor Of the Lake house here
and had wide circle Of friends. He
was noble. 2rard n' CRYSTAL Lake
Lodge, |. O O. f. anu vas member
of Jackson Lodge, r. and A. M, OF
West Fairlee.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-14
SUMMER HOTEL BURNED.

Hampton, N. H., July II. - The
Leonia House modern we'll equipped
summer hotel, filled with guests was
destroyed by fire this morning with a
part of it's contents. The guests es-
capped safely. The origin is unknown.
Loss is $50, 200. 1t was owned and
managed by f. M. Crosby of Boston.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-14
SEA SERPENT AGAIN.

Burlington, July 14.-Thc Lake
Champlain "sea serpent" has been
seen again.
His first appearance was just one
year ago, off Thompson's Point.
This year he turned up off Cedar
Beach.
Wednesday was the fateful day.
A Cedar Beach lady saw him. Her
attention was attracted to a strange
disturbance in the still water perhaps
half mile from the shore, in the
forenoon. Soon something in the
form of a Serpent was distinctly visi-
ble-a large head, a hump represent
ing it's back, and its tail, the length
from tip to tip being apparently some
thing like thirty feet.
The big worm was slowly making
it's way north.
In the afternoon the lady observer
saw III again, tnlS Time neaded Souun,
apparently on it's return from little
trip through the lake. On this occa-
sion it was considerably nearer shore,
and its outlines could be plainly OBJ
served. Its head was raised above
water sufficiently to be clearly seen.
On this occasion the observers sons
were in the water bathing. They also
saw the strange visitor and hastily
ran up on the point to get clearer
view of it. The lady told friend
what she had seen, and it then ar-
peared that the friend, too, had seen
the serpent on his morning trip.
The Lake Champlain sea- serpent is
fast taking rank as an established
fact.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-14
Strike GrOyys In WiIllmMntic ic

Willimantic. Conn, July 14.-The 10
striking employees of the Willimantic
Linen company have been re enforced by
40 members of the Drcsscrs and Tend
ers' union, branch of the American
Textile Workers union. The strike was
inaugurated ON Tuesday, when 30 mem
bcrs of the Mixers and Helpers union
went out because of the alleged refusal
of the company to replace men who hnd
hean niveu indefinite vacations,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-14
NARROW ESCAPE.

News was received this morning by
friends of Will COlvin now of Saranac,
N. Y, but recently in the employ OF
the Combination Cash Store in this
city, that while in bathing last Sat
urday he was carried over the dam
and severely injured, and narrowly
csc lped drowning. 1t is hoped his
injuries are not permanent.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-14
THIRD OAVALRY'E WORK.
Interesting Report Concerning OPP
| crntiOns In NOrthWestern LuEOn.

Interesting Report Concerning OPP
erations In Northwestern LuxOn.
Washington, July 1.-THE war depart
ment has received an interesting report
from Captain George A. Dodd, Third
cavalry, in regard to operations in north
western Luzon with Troop + of that regi-
ment from April = to May 3 last. This
troop enjoys an enviable reputation for
expert horsemanship and military drill
in this country, having participated in
various military tournaments at Madison
Square Garden at New York, and coming
out with flying colors in each.
Captain Dodd's forte, consisting Of 81
men and 93 horses, left Vigan, the capital
of Ilocos Sur province. on April 8, and
headed northward. Early on the morn
ing of the 18th inst. his command en-
under Grcgorio Aglipay in the mountains
near Hndoc. In fierce fight, lasting an
hour, - insurrectos were killed, four
made prisoners. The affray took place in
a thick jungle, which made the move
mcnts Of the soldiers very difficult.
The command then proceeded to hunt
down n large body of insurgents, which
were DclleNeu 10 DC somewhere IN tne VI
cnity of Badoc. At daylight on the 25th
inst. they met their quarry, and another
sharp engagement took place. The bolo-
men are said to have fought with great
ferocity. and the troopers were obliged
to put aside their carbines and close in
with their revolvers in hand to hand
fighting.
In this fight 100 insurgents were killed
outright and five captured with rifles and
horses. Captain Dodd's only casualty
was spear wound, suffered by Ser
geant Fl. Il. Coppeck in the fighting at
close quarters.
This engagement, says the report, prac-
tically squelched an attempted uprising
in llocos Nortc, and the next day the
Filipinos We're again at work in the fields
Captain Dodd's command arrived back
Mt Yigan on May 3, having covered n
distance of 43o miles.
Captain Dodd highly commends the
conduct during this expedition Of Lieu
tenants Chitty, Mckinley and McNally;
also of Sergeant E. X. Coppeck, Corporal
Robert j. Walker, Private Felix McCue,
Private u. $. Murdock, Acting First Ser
gcant Il. q. Gehman, Rrivate John r..
Diamond, Blacksmith Robert TAFT, Ser
geant John Darmstadt and Corporal
James johnson.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-14
Attempted BURGLARY.

Policeman Kiddcr the night watch
man at Dewey Park shot at two men
last night who were trying to break
into the restaurant. He did not hit
either of them but they were scared
and got away as quickly as possible.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-14
We Make a New Trade Treaty
on Certain Articles
WITH GERMANY.
The President Issues a Proc.
lamation to-day.

Washington, July l4.-The Presi-
dents proclamation of the German
reciprocity agreements was made pub
lie today. The articles on which Ger
many has secured specific reduction
arc those provided for in the third Sec
tion of the Dingley tariff bill Cores
ponding concessions and reductions
have been secured from Germany.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-14
AMERICANS WIN.

Paris, July II The Americans con-
tinuc winning games here. Richard
Sheldon, N. Y. A. G. M. G. Cracken
L. of Pa. and Garrett, Princeton quail
fed in the finals at shot putting and
are well ahead of the other contestants
in the final heat by a hundred meters
Jarvis, Princeton first, TeWkSbury,
L. P. 2nd. Time | | seconds.
Wallace AlliS Of New Haven, Conn.,,
called on l.. II. Hutchinson this morn
ing.
While two delivery clerks of the
post office were in the hall near the
entrance to Burt G. Wells Office one of
them accidentally pushed his elbow
through the glass Of the door smash
ing it thoroughly. Their tooIing VIII
cost them about 81.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-14
Cattle Dying by Thousands.

Los Angeles. July 14.-Rcports from
the drought stricken sections of Arizona
are to the effect that every water hole
and most of the wells have gone dry. In
consequence cattle are dying by the thou
sands, and their shrunken frames dot
the desert country OF Pima, Pinal. Santa
Cruz, Yuma. Cochse and parts of Mari
copa counties. The loss TO owners Of
herds cannot be computed, as in their
present gaunt condition no market can be
found,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-14
CAPTAIN ATTEMPTS SUICIDE.

Port Townsend, Wn., July 1.-THE
revenue cutter Mccullough has ar
rived from Dutch Harbor. Captain
Healey is in straight jacket, insane.
He has made two attempts at suicide.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-14
the FOURTH VICTIM.

Somervillc, Mass, July l+.-Albert
w. Lemerier aged 30, died this morn
ing as result of burns received from
the oil tank explosion Thursday night.
He was the fourth victim.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-14
United State Minister at Pekin
IN GREAT DANGER
The Chinese Miuister Makes
Urgent Inquiry for
His Fate.

Washington, July 1.-THE Chinese
minister has sent a cable to the KOati
of Shang Tune, telling him that the
American government is exceedingly
anxious over the fate of Conger, and
requesting him to cable any informa-
tion he may have.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-14

Philadelphia. July 14-The board o,
directors of the Western New York and
Pennsylvania railroad met here and rati
fed the leasing of the railroad to the
PENNSYLVANIA Railroad company. The
lease will go into effect on Aug. /
Charles NJ. Lea, Il. w. Clarke. Jr. f. C.
Miller and Il. l., Owen resigned from the
board, and w. III. Barnes, John 2. Green
Samuel Rea and &. Dewitt Cuyler,
PENNSYLVANIA railroad directors, were
elected to fill the vacancies.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-14

Hong Kong, July ll.-Li Hung
Chang received yesterday an urgent
summons to Pekin. He will proceed
north tomorrow. The Chinese all
agree that his absence is certain to
lead to trouble at Canton.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-14
the STOCK MARKET.

To-day's Transactions Of the New
York and Chicago Exchanges re-
ported by private wire to j.
G. Davis, Montpelier.
Chicago Produce Market
CHICAGO, July II.
The closing quotations of the lead
ing futures Monday and today.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-14
SOUTH BARRE.

All are cordially invited to the ser
vices at the M. f. chapel tomorrow,
The theme for presentation at 10. .45
is "1 am, or the Eternal Creation of
the Second Person." Bible school at
- IN. Come.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-14

The crop of apples in and about
Bennington is very large, and from
present indications the price is likely
to be low this fall The crop of cher
lics is also larrcr I har = 'l9a hcHr IN
several years.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-14
SENATOR GEAR DEAD.

Des Moines, la, July 14.-lfnited
States Senator Gear died at Burlino
ton, Iowa, this morning.