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Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-12-02
Truth and RCpOse.

A self denial no less austere than the
saints Is demanded Of the scholar. He
must worship truth and forego all
things for that and choose defeat and
pain so that his treasure in thought Is
thereby augmented. God offers to ev-
cry mind its choice between truth and
reposc Take which you please-you
can never have both.
Between these as pendulum man
oscillates. He in whom the love of re-
pose predominates will accept the first
creed, the first philosophy, he meets,
most likely his fathers. He gets rest,
commodity and reputation, but he
shuts the door of truth. He in whom
the love of truth predominates will
keep himself aloof from all mornings
and af1Oat.
He will abstain from dogmatism and
recognize all the opposite negations be-
tween which as walls his being is
swung. He submits to the inconveni-
ence of suspense and imperfect opin-
ions, but be Is a candidate for truth as
the other is not and respects the high
est law of his being.-Emersons "Es'
say on Intellect
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-12-02

On one Of the first of his journeys to
the west one Of the Indians came to
Bishop Whipple and said, "Wi-bid.
akosi" MY tooth is sick), and asked
for relief. Bishop Whipple was unable
to give 1t and was greatly distressed.
Accordingly, upon his first visit to Chi
cago he went to a friend who was q
dentist and asked to be shown how to
extract teeth. He was told to separate
the ligaments around the tooth, to take
a firm grip and then to pull.
Equipped with an old pair of dem
lists forceps, he went back to his work,
and when, after the service at White
fish lake, an Indian came to him with
his hand to his face and asked for re-
lief the good bishop produced his
forceps and started upon his career as
an unregistered dentist.
The "sick tooth" was a large upper
molar, but the bishop never blanched.
Neither did the Indian. With stolid In
difference to the pain the red man sub
mitted to the operation, which, Bishop
Whipple confessed, must have been n
bhngling one at best. and the tooth
was finally twisted out, and the bishop
had the satisfaction Of hearing the old
chief afterward telling his people
Observation-Disclosures great medicine
manv-Boston Transcript.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-12-02

1--WE wish that every farm in Maine
would be named" says the Lewiston
Journal. "This Is not a mere matter OF
sentiment, by any means. but 1t il
strictly business.
1.-THE man whose farm Is known by
some name is certain to take a greater
interest1n its products and to conduct
all of his operations on better plan. On
every place there is certain to be some
popularity that will suggest a name.
A spring Of pure water, grove of oak
or maple trees or something else of a
similar nature will give 1t a local flavor.
Then paint its name on the end of the
barn facing the road. Let 1t be where
every passerby can see it. Your farm
will then soon become known far and
wide ana will aid you in a thousand
ways.
Besides, how much more dignifled 1t
Is to be spoken of as the proprietor of
Oak Grove farm than to be alluded to
as Jim Jones. BY all means name your
farms, and it will make you all better
| farmers"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-12-02
Getting the MUSICAL r;tca.


Musical pitch has Il cu;io.s tendency
to creep up. 1t Is said that Bach's nut
sic sounds much different; Iow from
what 1t did when Ba,.! wrcta 1t. be-
cause the instruments u.a Low pitchecl
higher. In 1882 it was found that tho
pitch Of high A at the Vienna Court
Opera had crept from the prescribed
435 double vibrations second to 443.
and in 1885 this number had further in
creased to $50.
Accordingly musical conference
was held, and resolution was taken
to re-establish the old pitch Of 435 Vi
brations per second. Upon this an
nouncement the Reichsanstalt, the i'm
perial physical and technical institute
Of Germany, set up standard instru-
ments and has since tested and cor
rected many hundreds Of tuning forks.
shortening them if they are too low In
pitch and thinning the arms If they
are too high.
All the military orchestras Of Ger
many are pitched alike, and the Reichs-
anstadt keeps the tuning forks correct.
This solicitous care of the government
in preserving standards Is one reason
why the world now goes to Germany 10
musical NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-12-02
yv;,5o Omen Library.

DR. Parker was asked how he man
aged to draw thousands to his City
temple in London. He said You
would understand If you read my IL
brary" H.,
Us IT such good one?" asked a lis
tener. ..4 ,o,d
ooh, it's good, bad, Indifferent grand
and soualid" answered the mighty
+alkor Its everything. It's in un-
dergrounG trains and on Buses In ae-
rated tcashops. smart restaurants az
churches. stations. parties receptions.
meet meetlns% jubiIcea and sick'eds; ; you u
find It in prisons and boudoils. Ine
fact is you can never get away fto y, i" it;
We cali 1t human nature .or want "
better nan,c. study it, That's why
T cali It my library. Most 'ne. aoA {,
von see. But that's why I'm lls'enee
to-"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-12-02
democracy In Switzcrlan d.

The Swiss girl is taught to be hum
BILE and practical from the moment
when, at four, she enters the infants
school until. at eighteen, she returns
finished from the pension. There Is
absolutely no difference between the
treatment of the masses and the
classes. They sit together at school,
are taught the same subjects by the
same masters. receive the same punish
ments and the same praises. Little
cares the daughter Of the millionaire II
her bosom friend is the daughter OF her
own fathers coachman. They have
been brought up together and remain
together without let or hindrance. The
Swiss girl is never ashamed of being
seen at her work, be that work of the
most humble description.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-12-02
Running No Risk.

A troupe of wandering musicians
were playing before Swiss hotel. At
the end of the performance one of the
members left the group, approached the
leader of the band and pulled out a
little paper box, which he emptled into
his left hand, while the eyes of the
leader followed every movement.
He took a plate in his right hand,
nassnd It around. and large sum was
collected, every one meanWhlle won
dering what he held in his left hand.
"Why. it's very simple said the
leader when questioned. I'VE are all
subject to temptation, and to be sure
Of the fidelity of our collector he has
to hold five flies in his left hand, and
we count these first when he returns
to make sure Of the money"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-12-02
Described.

A schoolnaster was endeavoring to
make clear to his young pupils minds
the meaning of the word slowly" lie
walked across the room in the manner
the word indicates.
"Now, children, tell me how I walk
ed"
One little fellow who sat near the
front Of the room almost paralyzed him
by hurting out, "Bowlegged!"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-12-02
Hydrophobia and St. Hubert.

1t is we'll known that st. Hubert
(died A. D. 1910 was reputed to cure
hydrophobia by touch, as kings cured
the "king's evil" The saint was IA
Their before he was a saint ana lelt
a son, from whom descends family
the Lavernots, still tlourishins in Picar'
dy. This family claims, and the claim
is admitted throughout Picardy, tc
have inherited the magical powers OF
the saint and exercises them regular
ly to this day. The neighbors stir
prefer their treatment to that of the
pasteur institute.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-12-02
The Kind She Was After.

lounges" echoed the salesman.
eyes, ma'am. This way, please. What
kind Of lounge would YOU like"
"I'd like one" said the sharp fea-
tured woman, that can get right up
and kick a man out Of doors when he
comes home and throws himself down
on 1t with his muddy feet and growls
and scolds because he has to wait two
minutes for his supper. That's the
kind I'd like, but I'll have to take what
can get, l reckon. What's the price
Of this one with the green Govern
Chicago Tribune.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-12-02

Over in West Virginia on one Of the
railroads is a little town called Sawyer.
Close to the town the train passes
through tunnel. One day nice look
ing young couple were on the train,
and they never seemed to know that
there was anybody else on the train.
Oblivious to their surroundings they
were like two souls with but single
thought. While the train was passing
through the tunnel those netr the
young couple heard succession of sus-
picious smacks something like a kiss
with dozen echoes. After the train
had passed through the tunnel the
brakeman came through the car and
called out, Sawyer" and the timid
looking young man looked up and said
81 don't give Il durn If you did. We are
married. bristol Courier.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-12-02
~ TALK OR"NOT TO TALK
Is Silence Golden or Is 1t Foolish
and UnsOcial?


Is the old figure of golden silence"
being washed away in the food OF
twentieth century volubility? And Is
it right that it should be so washed
away? We do not know the answers
to these questions. Perhaps you. gen
tie reader. know and will tell. We do
know that there is a good deal more
talk In the world than would have been
considered strictly necessary by our
forbears. If you don't believe this, go
to the nearest library and ask to see
the bound volumes of The Congresslon
al Record. You might also take along
a certificate Of sanity in case the libra
rian became alarmed at the request.
The old timers used to tell the youth
of the land TO consider If what they
were about to say We're not only true
and tried" but also necessary INT
idea held for quite time that 1t was
as reprehensible to waste words as TO
dissipate wealth.
Our old friend Montaigne, however,
had a tender place in las heart for the
ta,llqr. lie declared, "Ihe most nat
,1rol and fruitful exercise of the nina
ia conversation, and l Gid the use or II
moro sweet than any other action IN
life"
In some quarters members Of the fem
i,ina sex arc credited with an indorse
mont of Mr.. Montaigne's sentiment.
Is it wise to talk much? Or Is 1t FOOL
ish? Is silence golden? Or is it unso
oial and therefore against civilization
What do you think?-New York Ielc
| gram
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-12-02

A Door old Irishman, with an old and
battered cornet, was making night hid
eous one evening in quiet Edinburgh
square. A smart young guardian Of
the peace" stepped up to him and in a
very peremptory tone said:
Come come, my man, you must
stop that or accompany me-"
"Wid all the pleasure In loife, sor,"
replied Pat. 'What are We goin' to
?"-London Telegraph.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-12-02
OySpo pSEa Cure
4CH,LDREN OF LONG AGO.

rhe Etiquette They Were Taught In
4 the Eighteenth Century.
RThe polite academy" does not con.
aaine itself to purely ethical considera-
Hons. The minutest directions are
dycn as to polite behavior under all
Irts OF circumstances:
$Take salt with saltspoon or else
Nth a clean knife, not with that you
H. eating with, for that will foul the
kyt.
xsDo not laugh at table, much less
heeze, cough or yawn; but if you can-
Sot avoid it hold up the napkin or ia
bIecloth before your face and turn
ASIDE from the table.
1When you dl4bk, bow to some one
m tho company and say sir or madam.
MNeyer regard what another has on
lis plate. 1t looks as if you wanted it.
FIJI you have occasion to laugh, turn
tfom the company.
#Always look pleased, but not merry
dnless there is occasion"
snow as to the department of young
master:
Hs'Let your feet be placed at small
distance from one another, not too close
aor too wide In spreading.
FePut one hand easy and free into the
bosom of your waistcoat and the other
Under the flap of 1t.
%Do not button more than the three
lowest buttons of your waistcoat that
FOUR hand may not be raised too high.
'~Do not thrust your hand into your
brecchcs as vulgar boys do, but let 1t
sall with ease under the flap Of your
Taistcoat."
To face this page there is beautiful
rcopper cut" Of a young master in the
easy and elegant attitude recommend
Cd, and truly there is great deal or
Sweetness in his looks"
This delightful volume was published
by r. Baldwin at the Rose In Pater-
lostor row and 3. Collins in Salisbury
lT65.-Longman's Magazine.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-12-02
One Exception.

Joakley Speaking of Lincoln. l
heard a humorous anecdote the other
day that was the most remarkable
Coakley-Oh, psha "! Everybody who
has funny anecdote to tell swears
1t on Lincoln.
Joaklcy-Exactly, and that's the re-
markable thing about this one. No
one has ever yet attributed it to him.
Philadelphia Press.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-12-02
Hin Coincidence Clenr.

Can you truthfully say that you
went into office with an absolutely
clear conscience?" inquired the very
familiar but unworldly friend.
"Of course I cam" answered Sena'
to SORGHUM in tone of slight irrita-
ton; II never yet failed to pay every
cent promised for a vote" -Washing-
t.. CO. CO.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-12-02
sized Tn.

a man is known by his works." de-
clared the irrepressible talker, who
was addressing a large and enthusiasts
tie audience.
'"Yours must be gas works." shout
ed rude, uncultured person who &C.
cpp6d back seat.-Baltimore Amerl'
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-12-02
Dr.. w. 8. Coudy's
MAGIC LINlMENT...

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vicinity
EzEk!aL SKINNER
PlalnIe'd W
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-12-02

"There's one respect at least IN which
fishing is a good deal safer sport than
hunting"
'How is that?"
1--WE don't make any fatal mistakes
hooking up men who happen to look
like fish."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-02-22
CONGRESS COUNTS THE VOTE.
Formal and Official Canvass OF the Electoral
Returns.

Washington (SpeciaD.-The cere-
monv of counting the electoral vote tor
President and Vice President cast at
the election last fall took place in the
hall of the House of Representatives at
o'clock Wednesday at JOINT ses-
sion of the Senate and House.
The method of counting the vote is
prescribed with great detail by the
statute. and was followed literally to-
day. Great crowds thronged the gal
leries to witness the interesting spec
tacle. Many distinguished personages
in political, social ard private lie were
present,
The result of the count showed 2o2
electoral votes for Mckinley and
Roosevelt against I55 for Bryan and
Stevenson. The total number cast is
All and ga is necessary for election.
Mr.. Mckinley secures FL more votes IN
the 1901 College than in the 1897 Col
lege, and Mr.. Bryan receives Fl less.
Kansas, Nebraska and Utah went Tor
Mckinley in 1000, whereas the electoral
votes Of these three States were cast
for Mr.. Bryan in 1897.
A few minutes after a o'clock Presi-
dent pro tenn. of the Senate Frye de-
clared William Mckinley elected
President and Theodore Roosevelt
Vice President of the United States
and dissolved the joint meeting OF the
House and Senate.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-02-22
IN THE FIELD OF LABOR.

Ottawa bricklayers demand eight
hours on April l..
Belfast printers have received an in
crease of is. cd. per week.
Kansas City -four mills are working
overtime Thanks to foreign demand
The painters of Richmond, Va, are
demanding $3.50 per day and nine
Columbia University has adopted the
eioht-hour system in the boiler and
electrical departments.
The printers of Vancouver, B. c.,
backed up by the rest of the trades
Unions. are trying to have all school
hooks printed in the government print
inc Office and issred to the children
free. O, H.:
hoe notified its membership that any
n 1,as who employs non-union drivers and
Ie1ners will be fined SIS and stand sus-
nended until it is paid.
p'TTh There are two painters unions in
Morcester Mass. Union 48 is COM
nosed of English-speaking members,
ipuh;le the other is composed OF Swedish
speaking members
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-02-22
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.
Some Of the Work Being Done By the Ma
tional Legislature.

In the Senate the Oleomargarlne Bill
displaced the Ship Subsidy Bill.
The Senate committee reported the
Diplomatic and Consular Appropria-
ton Bill AS amended, it carries ST.
Sos, 228.
The House committee reported favor
ably the Senate joint resolution giving
bronze medals to the officers and men
of the North Atlantic Suadron partlci-
pating in the battle of Santiago Bay.
Senator Teller gave notice to the Sen
ate that the opposition to the Ship SUP
sidy Bill would not allow a vote to be
taken on that measure during the pres
ent session.
Senators Elkins and Morgan are try
ing to get the Senate Committee on
Commerce to put a Nicaragua Lanai
rider on the River and Harbor Bill.
The House Committee on Elections
decided unanimously in favor OF Dele
gate Wilcox, of Hawaii, maintaining
his right to his seat.
In the House the Sundry Civil Bill
was under consideration, Secretary
Cages negotiations with the National
CITY Bank of New York being the Sub
ject OF criticism.
The Civil Service Bill amended to
give preference to soldiers OF the Civil
War. was reported to the Senate.
The Sundry Civil Bill was discussed
in the House. Little progress was
made. but the minority made an attack
on the alleged recklessness OF .expendi-
lures and the extravaganza of the Con-
QreSS
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-02-22
FIGHT ON A SPEEDING TRAIN.
Brakeman's PIucky Fight on Top of Box Car
With Two Robbers.

Chicago (SpeciaD.-On top OF box
car at the rear end of rapidly moving
freight train William J. Bennett, a
brakeman, gave battle to two highway
men. One OF the robbers had re-
volyer. With that one Bennett clinch-
ed. They rolled and tumbled about to-
gether on the top of the swaying car,
each endeavoring to hurl the other
from the train.
Alter a desperate struggle Bennett
succeeded in getting his adversary in
position where he was able to throw
him from the car. AT that juncture the
confederate of the robber came into the
action. He saved his companion and
in a scuffle with the brakeman struck
him from behind with billy and rem
dered him unconscious.
After searching Bennett and securing
a small sum OF money and a silver
watch, it is supposed that the robbers
jumped from the train and made their
escape.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-02-22
WAR ON CHINA AGAIN.
Count Waldersee Calls for All the Avail
able Troops.
ABSENT FOR ABOUT EIGHTY DAYS.
1t Is Understood that the Expedition viii Pur'
sue the Emperor and Try to Enforce the
Allies Demands. The Emperor Orders Prince
Chung to Commit Suicide and Yu hsien to
Be Executed.-Gen Tung Flu Slang Degraded.

Pekin (By Cable).-Count Won Wal
dersee has written to the generals un-
der his supervision notifying them to
have all their available troops ready in
two weeks for an expedition lasting 20
days.
General Chaffec and General Voyron,
the French commander, received letters
asking their cooperation and express
ing desire to know what forces they
can spare. In beginning his letter to
General Chaffee Count Won Waldersee
says:
Owing to the unsatisfactory nature
of the negotiations for peace and also
to circumstances rendering such a
course desirable it will probably be
necessary to resume military operations
on large scale, especially toward the
west"
1t is not considered likely that Gen
eral .Chaffee will agree to such plan
without instructions from Washington.
The French commander is expected to
agree without instructions. Count Won
Waldersee's plans contemplate offering
the command of the expedition IN the
first instance to Sir Alfred Gaselee, the
British commander, but it is believed
that, in view OF his recent illness, Gen
eral Gaselee will inform Waldersee that
he is unable to accept In that event
the command will be offered to General
Voyron, provided the French fall in
with the arrangement, which Walder-
see believes will be the case.
An announcement is expected soon
that the destination of the proposed ex-
petition is Sinan-Fu, where the Chinese
Court now is. The foreign ENJOYS be-
lieve it's object to be to compel the Chi
nese to accept the terms Of the powers.
When it becomes known that the ex-
petition has started the Imperial Court,
it is believed, will hasten to comply
with all the demands of the joint note.
Soldiers are much elated at the pros
pect of active service.
A message delivered to the foreign
Ministers by the Chinese Commission
ers quotes an Imperial edict sentenc..
ing Prince Tuan to commit suicide and
Yu-H sien, former Governor OF Shan
81. to be executed both in the presence
OF high Government official, in order
to satisfy the foreigners. Chi-Shiu and
Hin heng-Yu will have their cases IN
vestigated by Ii Hung Chang and
Prince Ching, whose report the. En-
peror will consider before execution is
pronounced.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-02-22
CARNEGIE COMPANY NO MORE.
Control Understood to Have Been Transferred
to the Morgan Syndicate.

New York (SpeciaD.- The Carnegie
Steel Company, as such, has ceased to
exist except by courtesy"
This statement was made by high
ofic al OF the American Steel and Wire
Company By this it was implied that
all deals for the transfer Of control OF
that company TO the Morgan syndicate
have teen completed, and that the only
delay I'm making complete and final an
nouncement is due to matters affecting
the other companies.
Charles NJ Schwab, president of the
Carnegie Steel Company, was formally
selected as the head of the big steel
combination.
Mr.. Schwab enjoys the confidence OF
every one with whom he has dealt. He
is the only man in the country qualified
by ability, training, and temperament to
manage the new empire Of industry He
has the confidence OF MesSrs. Morgan
and Rockefeller, the love Of Carnegie,
and the good will of the $4,000 or more
employees OF the Carnegie Company.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-02-22
NEW ORLEANS CARNIVAL.
Festivities Began With the Menus Parade
Fine Electrical Illumination.

New Orleans (SpeciaD .-The carni-
val proper began with the Momus
parade The city was full OF strangers,
and the National Building and Loan
Association, Jewish Womcn's Council,
Woodmen of the World and the Louis
lana Masons assembling here, augment
ed the crowd. The decorations were
more elaborate than usual. and the mer-
chants combined in the special illumi-
nation of Canal street with 5000 elec-
trio lights.
The Knights OF Menus presented
"Our Festival" with St. Valentine
Day, All Fools Day, Independence
Day, St. Patrick's, St. Johns Eve, New
Years Day, ST. Swithin's Day, Fourth
of July, Halloween, Christmas, Easter,
Thanksgiving Day and All Saints Day,
and their characters were represented in
magnificent pictures. The final float
was a vision of angels, mounted on a
car decorated with palms and wreaths
of green