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New-York tribune., 1901-12-01
MEADE COURT MARTIAL ENDS
DEFENDANT GOES on THE STAND IN
HIS OWN BEHALF.

The taking of testimony in the Meade court mar
tlal the Brooklyn Navy Yard ended yesterday
The last witness the stand Colonel Meade
himself and at the close Of his testimony ne was
congratulated his apparent victory. After the
cross-examinaticn, the court handed this question
the Judge Advocate:
In using the word cousion' in your testimony
before the court OF inquiry. referring Colonel
Denny and the architect. Mr.. Boring. did you mean
IL In Il monetary scnsc?''
No sir / did not" replied Colonel Meade The
word not mine. The cross-examiner used the
expression. and in the heat of hurry and cross
examination I inadvertently copied Major LAUGH
heimers phrase. / meant that from the letter
written by Mr.. Boring Colonel Denny In which
| was accused of habitual intoxication. and that
all Of the men OF my command considered me
inebriate and many other things, l inferred that
the architect associated with Colonel Denny
in his effort to make trouble for me"
on direct examination Colonel Meade asked
regarding the party in his home in Boston He said:
When testified concerning that matter did
under protest. | ordered to do so. and had
l did not want TO- for did not consider the matter
pertinent"
The cross examination developed that a of
inquiry had no right to punish for contempt. The
witness said he knew this but that he had testified
truthfully before it. In speaking of Major LAUGH
heimer's condition at his party Colonel Meade said:
He very drunk. He noisy obtrusive and
Objectionable"
In the morning Major Charles H. Lauchheimer
assistant adjutant and inspector of marines.
in for some criticism. Two alleged 'jags'
of the major were thoroughly discussed. They
acquired. according the testimony, in
Boston in September. 1897. One had already been
described before the court martial. but Colonel
Meades Robert l.. Meade, jr.. gave a de-
tailed description of II yesterday in his fathers
defence. He said he was present at the entertain
ment in his fathers house in Boston when Major
I.auchheimer appeared in "maudIn condition" "
Young Mr.. Meade said the major noisy and
loquacous.
"On another evening met Major Laucheimer in
Captain Fuller's quarters, he said. He clad
in "A suit of underclothes. and white helmet
perched on the side of his head. He said he had
closed up the Puritan Club and that ne would like
to close up another one. | suggested that he try
the Cornthan Yacht Club at Marblehead. but
the last train had gone and he couldn't make it,
Then he tried to get into Captain Fuliers trousers
i told my father of these things later
Mr.. Meade said the major had wiped tears from
his eyes although there nothing pathetic
about the song Garry me back to old Virginia
that sung.
Edward E. Allen, Of Boston, took the stand next.
and testified that Major Laucheimer under
the influence of liquor at Colonel Meade's party
Lieutenant William Kelly Harrison. of the Indiana
said he was present at the party, and Major
Laucheimer in intoxicated condition.
Lieutenant Charles Bishop. of the Columbia. tes
titled that on June IS he Colonel Meade, and
that he sober.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-01
TWENTT-SECOND REGIMENT NEWS.

Company X, 22d Regiment, Captain Barber will
hold a dance at the armory next Tuesday night.
There will be drill S5 o'clock, concert at 9i5
and dancing at 10 o'clock. Out of an aggregate
membership $50 officers and men. 5i7 were pres
ent at the annual muster few days ago, the num-
Der absent being forty-three. Company A, Captain
Murphy, is the largest company with member
ship of s., the strength of the other companies
being as follows: B, 3i c, AS D, A; f. 81 f, So;
G "A; H. so; l. 81 and K, 40. Lieutenant GILES, re-
Gently elected in Company II, has received his
commission.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-01
THE KIyDERGARTEy WORK

There was full attendance Of tho general com.
mittee OF tho Brooklyn FREQ Kindergarten Society
at Pratt Institute last Tuesday The kindergarten
connected with the Church of the Incarnation has
been taken into the care of the society. Mrs Ber-
gen made d statement tbs committee about the
plans for kindergarten at the Kings County Hos
pital,
The report of the supervisor Miss Waterman
showed satstActeTy condition - the various
EsEss held last MsGth There were aM yisIto.sl and
New-York tribune., 1901-12-01
LOW VIII RETIEW THE TWENTY-THIRD

Company l, 23d Regiment. will hold election
for second lieutenant tomorrow night. The only
candidate will be First Sergeant Richard B. Daw-
son. The women friends of the company
ranging d card party and dance The official in
spection and muster of the regiment will be held
at the armory Wednesday evening. December
II. Company A. Captain Praeger has now a full
membership of 1o3 officers and men and waiting
list Major General Roe will review the regiment
the latter part Of December, This will be followed
by a review by Mayor-elect Low, the 22d being
the first command to under his official eye
Some years ago Mr.. Low offered the office of
reginentaI commssary, but declined account
of the demands his time:
New-York tribune., 1901-12-01
INSPECTION OF FOURTEENTH REGIMENT

Lieutenant Colonel Chaplin of General Roe's
staff will make inspection and muster of the
l4th Regiment its armory tomorrow night
Colonel Chaplin will be assisted by Lieutenant
Colonel Thurston and Major Holland, of the head
quarters staff. Company will have entertain
ment at the armory next Thursday night Lieu
tenant ". McCauley, Of Company E. who recently
resigned. has received his honorable discharge
Battalion Quarternaster S. F. Fahnestock, recent
ly appointed by Colonel Kline has assumed the
duties OF his office.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-01
MAJOR KEILEY'S WILL FILED.

The will of Major John D. Kelley was admitted
to probate yesterday by Surrogate Aboott OF Kings
County the petition having been fled on Friday.
The will Is dated October II. l9Ol and Is made In
the name OF the Father Son and Holy Ghost
Ali former Wills re1aksd. and the testator gives
New-York tribune., 1901-12-01
SUMNER HOME DAMAGED.

Rockville Centre, Long Island Nov 30-The
summer home of Henry Hassler. at Park and Lin
coin aves., was damaged by fire this morning the
extent OF 81 The fire started from oil stove
and destroyed the attic floor and roof The girl
occupying the servants room awoke to find the
place in flames and narrowly escaped with her
New-York tribune., 1901-12-01
4uTonoBlLE FOR SECOND SIGNAL CORPS

The I'd Signal Corps, Captain Baldwin, is to
have an automobile for signal work. 1t Is a
chine specially constructed for the corps and has
already undergone satisfactory test by Dr.
Beers and Private Perkins, of the corps two
pert automobile drivers. Assistant surKeou ". T.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-01

Mr.. and Mrs. D. z. Pike, of No. SO Lafayette
ave, Thanksgiving Eve gave surprise recep-
tton to their daughter. Miss Hazel E. Pike. About
thirty of her intimate friends participated. On
Thanksgiving Day Miss Pike and her cousin. Miss
Bruce provided a turkey dinner for destitute
family
New-York tribune., 1901-12-01

Cards have been issued for reception on
Wednesday, December 4. from until II o'clock, at
the home of Mrs. Jaffrey Amhert Wssner. No. 452
Washingt ton-ave Miss Wissner will receive with
her mother
New-York tribune., 1901-12-01

What is said have been the ensign OF the
Spanish cruiser Vizcaya. of Admiral Cevera 3
fleet which was destroyed at Santiago on July 3.
1885, has been presented 10 the William H. Hubbell
Command No. L. Spanish War Veterans. The flag
is a large one red and yellow. and is covered with
blood stains The who presented the flag gave
a thrilling and circJTnstantial account OF how II
into his possession. The flag Will be on pubic
exhibition at Arion Hall on Tuesday. January =.
1902 at a reception and presentation Of a stand Of
colnrs 0 Huhhen Command
New-York tribune., 1901-12-01

Mr. Coodman-There's too much esgnTvthns 20 :s5 -.
this world I think II one man 1 4a himself 10 'l'
truth .,.a ara ladies' ~
Mr. Sharpe-But suppose th1fe ~
ent!-(Philadelphia Press.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-01

Mrs. James Fuller, Of No. 40 Grand-ave.. gave a
reception Friday at the Pouch Gallery, to intro
duce her daughter. Miss Doris Fuller. Receiving
with Mrs Fuller was Mrs j. Wilson Hart.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-01

Beers who was appointed to the corps rev day
ago will go before a special examining podfu heN
Tuesday night.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-01

all of his property. real personal and ID FOR her
his widow Mary Helen Kelley. re a'I The widow
and SON Benianin A Kelley, are M nan sirsn
ecutors The value of the estate Is no'
New-York tribune., 1901-12-01

Miss Helen c. Hodgskin, of No. 40 Clinton-ave.
will give tea on Friday afternoon. December Il
from until oclock.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-01

and Mrs. John Lincoln Towse will be at home in
their apartments in the Arlington, No "a Mon
tague-St.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-01

cousin. Miss Louise Miller DR.. Fletcher Freeman
Carnan. of Montclair, y. J.. acted best man
The ushers were Professor W. Howell Edwards and
Howard 5. kniffn.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-01

The first of the Junior Cotons took place last
night in the Pierrepont Assembly Rooms. The
patronesses were Mrs Clyde Norman. Mrs James
Augustus Hewlett and Mrs Howard Clark Du Val
The cotillon led by Give Livingston Du Val
assisted by Josiah O. Low.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-01


Mr.. and Mrs. D. E. Pike. of No. so Lafayette
ave, on Thanksgiving Eve gave a surprise recep-
ton to their daughter. Miss Hazel E. Pike. About
thirty of her intimate friends participated. On
Thanksgiving Day Miss Pike and her cousin Miss
Bruce. provided a turkey dinner for a destitute
family.
Cards have been issued for reception on
Wednesday, December 4. from until II O'Clock, at
the home of Mrs. Jaffrey Amhert Wssner. No. 452
Westinghouse Miss Wissner will receive with
her mother
Mrs. James Fuller. of No. 40 Grand-ave..
reception Friday at the Pouch Gallery, to intro
duce her daughter Miss Doris Fuller Receiving
with Mrs. Fuller Mrs. J. Wilson Hart.
Miss Helen c. Hodgskin. of No. 40 Clinton ave.
will give tea on Friday afternoon. December 13.
On the first Friday evening of each month, Mr
and Mrs. John Lincoln Towse will be at home in
their apartments in the Arlington, No 64 Mon
tague-St
The first of the Junior Cotions took place last
night in the Pierrepont Assembly Rooms. The
patronesses were Mrs Clyde Norman. Mrs. James
augustus Hewlett and Mrs; Howard Clark Du Val
The cotillon was led by Give Livingston Du Val
assisted by Josiah o. Low.
Joseph Masterson of the late Frank Master
son. of Brooklyn, and Miss Mary Louise Linherr. of
No. 157 West Twelfth-st.. Manhattan. daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs John Anton Linherr. married
Tuesday afternoon in St. Francis Xavier's Church
The ceremony followed by large reception
a home OF brides parents. The brides
only attendant her sister, Miss Carolyn Lin
herr. while Howard Edward RAYMOND best
man The ushers were James T. Terry, George X.
Fitzsmmons and William F Richards. of Brook
lyn, and Dr. A. Flint Morris, of Manhattan.
The wedding of Miss Helen E Weber. daughter
Of Charles August Weber. of No. Al Divsion-ave
and DR.. Edward Martin Bullwinke took place on
Tuesday evening in the Knapp Mansion. The bride
maid of honor and Miss Gussie Kristen and Miss
Nellie Haleck as bridesmaids
The engagement is announced of Miss Emma
King Eddy, daughter Of Mrs Elizabeth Eddy. Of
Bay Ridge and Charles r. Kayne of Manhattan.
The wedding is to take place in January.
Announcement is made of the enga cement Of
Miss Caroline Whteley Holmes. daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. F. H. Holmes, of Flatbush, and Samuel
K. Kelock
Jarvis will give a reception December II at
their home No. lS7 Hancock-st.. from until I
o'clock They also announce that they will be at
home Mondays
Mrs Daniel T Merritt has issued cards for two
airy g. at her home no. 17S Gates-ave She will be
at home the first and third Wednesday of each
month until April.
An Evening with Sidney Lanier' will be given
in the Pierrepcnt Assembly Rooms Tuesday.
under auspices of the Brooklyn Woman Suf-
frage Association Lanier will be interpreted
through music. song and story by Mrs. Amelia
NJ Calkins Miss Harriet Ware and Henry Gaines
Hawn. Evening dress is requested.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-01

Mrs Chauncey E Low, OF NO 80 'race Ooui =
has issued cards for two AT homes. 10 be given OF
1--,7s,y and Saturday when she will introduce hel
5a,,gb+er Miss Angeline Low In the course o.
1l1e noIdavs Mrs Low will probably give a caHc'
for her daughter
New-York tribune., 1901-12-01

The engagement is announced Of Miss I11nas
0lena. youngest daughter Of Nj and Mrs Inc
1,,I-,s o1ena Of No i7a ST Johns Place; and
IIl!1ii UroI+or ir son Of Mr. and Mrs. William
walton of no. $50 Vanderbilt-aVe
New-York tribune., 1901-12-01

William Hermann secretary Of the Jolly Bach
elors" and a large segment Of the Happy Circle"
well known organizations in the Twenty-slxth
Ward has been CHOSEN by Congressman Harry \.
Hamburg as private secretary. Holding similar
position with former Congressman Israel r
FISCHER Nr Hermann gained general experience
in Washington which VIII be of much beneht 10
Congressman Hanbury. Al present Mr. hermann,
whose BROOKLYN home IS at No. Il Eiton-St, Is oC-
cupying a position in the War Department.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-01

Announcement is made of the engag cement Of
Miss Caroline whitley Holmes daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. F. H. Holmes, of Flatbush, and Samuel
<. keock.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-01

Mrs. Sarah A Jarvis and Mrs. Warren Sperry
Jarvis will give reception December II al
their home. No. 1S7 Hancock-st.. from until
O'Clock. They also announce that they will be al
home Mondays
New-York tribune., 1901-12-01

Misc Mabel Darlington King. youngest ana only
unmarried daughter Of General and Mrs Horatlo
@ King. Of No. IS Willow-st, and George hoeA
,rood Brown son of Mr- and Mrs: Belden ,th Bromtt
y. c-a-1fo-d Conn will be married IN tlEIhoutin
C',nrch on January 9. The ceremony WI! , pe Ioi
loved bv a reception at the home OF MISS hlle'
New-York tribune., 1901-12-01

The engagement is announced of Miss Emma
| King Eddy daughter Of Mrs. Elizabeth Eddy. Of
Bay Ridge. and Charles r. Kayne of Manhattan.
| The wedding is to take place in January.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-01

Mrs Daniel T. Merritt has issued cards for two
receptions for Wednesdays. December Il and Janu-
airy s, at her home, no. 17S Gates-ave. She will be
home the first and third Wednesday of each
month until April
New-York tribune., 1901-12-01

Mrs. Albert @. Mcdonald. Of No. A Rensen-s'-
will give A dance on December p 20 introduce he'
daughter Miss Elizabeth McDonald- on me me-; nsA
i o'clock.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-01

Miss Katherine Farnsworth. daughter OF Mr
and Mrs Alfred Brush Farnsworth, o. NO. l.SN
Avenue G Flatbush and Dr. Hugh Hanli'oh Al
kfnson were married last night at the home ol
the bride The brides only attendant was MIS-
Katherine c Baxter. Of Mammalian r VI ~ ~,
barka was hest man reception followed Inc
ceremony.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-01

A sale for the benefit Of St Christophers HOS
nifal for Babies was held yesterday afternoon In
+b. home of Mrs william Denison Jones No ls
Garden Place from until 6 o'clock There were
tables for cake. candy, slippers ah9 uhclaiheu
Tackaees and a good sum was realized
New-York tribune., 1901-12-01

An Evening with Sidney Lanier' will be given
in the Pierrepcnt Assembly Rooms Tuesday.
under the auspices of the Brooklyn Woman Suf-
frage Association. Lanier will be interpreted
through music. song and story by Mrs Amelia
NJ Calkins Miss Harriet Ware and Henry Gaines
Hawn. Evening dress is requested.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-01

MISC Mabel C La Vie. of No 60 Remsen-st, VIII
this week entertain Miss Daisy Behl, of Gettys-
l,u-r Penn On Friday Miss La Vie will give a
luncheon for her guest at The Hamilton CIuo-
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-12-27
TWO STRONG FEATURES

The issue by the Boston Sunday
journal Of last Sunday of handsome
bound magazine Of twenty pages, the
cover of which was a model Of color
printing, is along the line which has
been pursued by the Boston Journal
to provide for it's readers, bJth daily
and Sunday the newest and most at
tractlvc features p'ocurable IN the
newspaper world.
The Sunday Joutnal nov has be.
sides complete newspaper, Two most
pleasing features, for, besides the
magazine, there Is also distributed
each Sunday u every buyera copy OF
a most arti, color reproduction OF a
fomous modern printing, This series,
which has been running for some
months, has Guided thew ofk OF some
Of the W rld's lest painters, and the
reproductions, which are on canva'
paper, are absolutely truthful In lor
tore and effect. The Sunday journal
with ali it's features, prov des whole
days obstruction and entertainment
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-12-27
SOUTH BARRE.

The Ladies' Circle will hold their
meeting at the Universalist chapel at
South Barre Saturday Dec. 2Sth at 2
O'Clock to elect officers for the enSu.
ing year.
MIR. and Mrs John Worcester and
Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Nye, were in
Plainhsld fer Christmas.
Miss Alice blanchard Of the city is
visiting at Harry Blanchard's.
Mr.. and Mr.. N Griffin have gone
to New York GA u visit.
Mrs. Walter LeBarron and two
children are on the sick list
Mrs. Edward Ward is nursing bad
felon these days.
The Universali.t CHI ldrcn had a
Christmas tree Tuesday night and the
Methodist Wednesday, both hal very
nice exercises and all the children did
finely.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-12-27
RONBURX.

Mrs. Julia Durkee died Monday
morning after an Illness of several
weeks. The funeral was Wednesday
at 8 O'Clock. The body was taken to
Barre for burial.
Henry Butterfield is at home from
MassachuSet S.
Mabel and Edith Fiske are visiting
In town.
M. N. Burnaam )st horse Satur-
day.
Charley Bagley is at home from ST.
Alb&n5.
Mrs. John Chamberlin Of Burling-
ton visited her sister Mrs. G. Bruce
recently while on her way home from
Springfield.
Blanche Brigham is at home from
her school at Lowell, Mass.
i Miss Lucy Evans il spend ~ i few
days in Pomfret.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-12-27
CITY NEWS

On Dec. "a, 1860, Chief OF Po.iee
Brown took out an accident policy on
his life on account Of the slippery con.
dition OF the sidewalks about the city.
Just a year ago tn morning he 'as
shot by the Anarchists. Today is also
the anniversary OF the ire that badly
damaged the Park block.
The funeral IF the late Mrs. Archl
bald MathieSon, who died Christmas
morning at her home, 5 Webster ave-
nue., from consumption, aged ABOUT 80
years was held this afternoon. Rev.
F. A. Poole ol}iciAted and the burial
was IN Hope Cemetery
The Barre railroad succeeded ia get.
ting the big stone to Comolli s. Go. s
shed this morning that has been both
ering them for several days.
A son was born yesterday morning
to Mr.. and Mrs Homer Ladd at their
home on East street.
Toe C:escents will bowl the new
team from Burlington, that will take
the place OF the Champlains In the
Vermont Amateur Bowling. League,
mi, evening" on the A. D. Morse alleys.
At the regular meeting Of the local
b amen, r. {. L. "A. last evening
these officers we're elected Pres,
A G. Smith: LIT VIC, president,
Dan .Skioner; End vice pre- ,, q M
W!lEshir rec. sec, Geo. L.. Bates
/ 'icas., Il. j. Ovens &uide, Johr
, II en- !: Guardian, L l. Cole; trustees
James Sowden and Francis Merchant
relief committee. II. g Laid 2nl
Miss Emma Hopkins. One new mem
Der. Arthur c. Tilden was initiated
and one application was received. The
election Of d grievance committee wa'
rut over until the next meeting.
At the meeting Of Hiawatha Loie'
Of O d Fellows last evening the thirt
degree was worked upon one candi
da and these officers were elected
Noble grand Kenneth Nicholson
vice grand, Robert H. Ranney: score
tary, f. + Smith; treasurer, Jane
Campbell: lanitor, L. f. smith.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-12-27
PRESS FEEDER WANTED
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Apply at once to
BARRE NEWSPAPER CO., BARRE Vt
CITY NEWS.

n,s "a E " De But u Not a Jays will be
P.ayed at the Barre opera house Satur.
Jay Dec 2S' Prices 10 and 20 cents,
oreste Botiino is on the sick list.
,,i s.ed Burnham and Miss Lizzie Nc.
milan were in Waterbury today.
d. B. Bronson and Howard Bronson
returned to Brandon this morrjnc
aitef spending Christmas with John
Tabor. 'N JUN
Mrs. R. N. Chase Of Bethel was in
'ne city yesterday visiting friends.
Hon. zed Stanton Of Roxbury was
IN thls city yesterday.
Mrs. NJ A. Adams and daughter of
randolph heve been in this CITY the
guests of her two sons, F. j. and Raw
Adams, returning this noon.
Mrs. F. A. Nelson Of Orange. w.,
wnen in town the other day. when
ssxed abcat her health, said; | have
suffered with headaches since a Child
ana have been doctored by thirteen
different physicians without obtaining
even temporary relief, until since /
commenced treatment with Dr.. Mer.
low, The first medicine | too. from
him stopped my headache and reliev.
&c my suffering, this is nearly seven
weeks go and | have net had q symp.
tom Of head ache since, which seems
to me little less than miracle.
1850.
At the regular meeting Ct Cour,
Granite City, F Of A, last evening
two applications were received ant
two names were voted on These OIL
cef5 were also elected c, T.. Cnas
A. Londgren; S, c. r., John R1wlcy
treas Peter Alexander; F : Bennett
JULIAN: r. S.. Henry Premier, S, w.
John Mckenzie: J. W, Robert Jones
$, B., Charles Thompson; j. B., Jah
d. Saith: trustee for three years, y
J Schnfider physician, Dr.F. c. Ligon
riC Of G., Milo Bassctt janitor
Een.3ylow.
Don't forget A Rube b. Not
Jay Saturday, Fi!oes 10 I'D 2oc
! Chi dren 3 and l0c.
a subject Of speci&I interest will b
| The theme at Jne Gospel Hal, "A Elm
street next Sunday evening. The to
pic viii be, "ChrisU; HIS First AdVen
and his Second Advent the T relatio!
ard meaning to US. Fl
To-day is St, JONAS Day and as sue
vii. be appropriately observed tonigh
by the Scotch MasonS, who will hol
tier annual banquet and celebration
Frank Hanuon has returned froI
esranac Lake N, Z, where he la
been for the past six months, Inuc
imYroyed in health.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-12-27

WASHINGTON. Dee. 27.-~Ihc state de
partmont has been Informed by United
States Minister Wilson, at Santiago de
Chile, that the differences between A:
gentina and Chile may be regarded as
settled through the signature Of pro.
tocol providing for he submission OF
the boundary line and the ultima espe.
ranZa territory disputes to the deci
sion of the king of Great Britain. This
announcement has given great salts
faction to the officials here, who have
gone to the lengths Of official practice
in their efforts to avert war between
the two most prosperous of the South
American republics.