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Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-04-09
CheaD Living In Mexico.

"Mexican laboring men," says man
who has been visiting in Mexico, work
for - cents a day. This may seem in
credible, but it is fact. You see more
copper cents in that country and more
are used, perhaps, than in any country
on the globe. 1t is not uncommon to
see Mexican woman 60 to market
and buy cents worth Of wood, a
cents worth Of corn or coffee and a
stalk of cane. She will make fire In
the center of her adobe house and pre-.
pare a meal for the family. They eat
cane as we would an apple. The OK
cart and wooden plow are still in use.
The OK teams are harnessed so the
pressure Of the load comes upon the
head. just in front Of the horns, instead
Of the shoulder and neck"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-04-09

In one of the st. Louis Sunday
schools the classrooms are separated by
glass partitions A St. Louis paper
says that during a session of the school
one of the teachers was much annoyed
by loud talking In an adjoining room.
At last, unable to bear 1t any longer,
be mounted chair and looked over
the partition. Seeing that one boy who
was a little taller than the others was
talking a great DEAL he leaned over,
hoisted him over the partition and
banged him into a chair in his room,
saying, Nov be quiet!'
A quarter Of an hour later a small
head appeared round the door, and q
meek, scared little voice said:
"Please. sir; you've got our teacher"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-04-09
HE SIGNED HIS NAME.
story of Frank HattOn When He Be-
came POstmaster General.

Frank Hatton was great stickler
for Details" said former representa-
tive of congress who had been in
Washington when Mr.. Hatton was
postmaster general the other day, "and
when he entered the cabinet in the lat,
ter part Of Arthur's administration he
carried this habit with him. He let it
be known among the heads of bureaus
and divisions that he proposed to ia
miliarize himself with the business Of
the department until he had grasped
all the details of the work over which
he presided.
1.-THE second day at his desk the ven
cradle coIored messenger who attended
him brought the usual large bundle Of
letters to be signed 1t was pile Of
typewriter epistles. inches thick. The
messenger placed them before Mr. Hat
ton and, with a blotting pad in hand,
stood waiting for the signature, as be
had done for Mr.. Hatton's predecessors
since Hayes time. The first letter was
long one on topic with which the
new postmaster general was not famil-
lar and so formal. legal and involved
that one reading did not make it's
meaning clear. Mr.. Hatton hesitated,
wrinkled his forehead and unused to
himself
"'What's this all about anyway? It's
all news to me. don't know whether
I approve Of the things it says or not.
can't make head or tail out Of 1t. I
don't know whether it's good thing or
not
1.-THE old messenger, standing with
plotting pad raised. leaned over and
placed his forefnger on the space at
the end Of the last page and answered.:
"'Well. neither do I, but you sign
your name there
"Mr. Hatton signed. New York
Times. r.! r...
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-04-09
Receiver For a Gas Company.

Boston. April S.-Judge Colt Of the
United States district court has ap-
pointed Robert NJ. Burnett temporary
receiver for the New England Gas and
Coke company upon application of the
United Coke and Gas company of West
Virginia, a creditor. 1t is understood
that the receivership proceedings are a
mart of the plan for a reorganization
of the company and that Kidder, Pea
body & Co. and Seligman & Co. will
finance the new concern.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-04-09
THEWORK OF CONGRESS-
Closing Words In House Debate on
Chinese EXclu ion Measure.
WAR TAX BILL AGREEMENT.
Senate Recedes From Its Amend
ment Which Would Have the Eff
feet of Retaining the Tax
on Bucket shops.

Washington, April s. - Immediately
sfter the reading Of the journa! the
house proceeded with the considera-
tion of the Chinese exclusion bill. Gen
eral debate having closed, the bill was
read for amendment under the five
minute rule.
Mr.. Kleberg (Tex.) said that much
as he would like to vote for the bill he
could not do so unless the provision
prohibiting the coming to the United
States Of Chinese born in Hawaii and
the Philippines since their acquisition
was stricken out. The supreme court
case that Chinese born in this country
were American citizens. He thought
that decision fixed the status of such
children in our insular possessions.
and unless the provision went out he
would be forced to vote against the
bill.
Mr.. Naphen (Mass.) moved to strike
the provision from the bill. Mr.. Hit
said he shared to certain extent the
views of Mr.. Kleberg, but thought the
provision should remain in the bill in
order that the question raised might
be passed upon in the courts. Mr..
Naphen's motion was lost.
Two amendments were adopted with
out division. one by Mr.. Clark (Mo.) to
amend the definition of teacher I'M
der the privileged classes so as to re-
quire that for two years before ad-
mission the teacher should have been
engaged in teaching the higher
branches and another by Mr.. Coombs
(Cal.) to provide that Chinese students
shall leave the country Immediately up
on the completion of their course of
study.
Agreement on War Tax Repeal.
The conferees on the war revenue re-
peal bill during the day reached an
agreement. the senate recedng from
its amendment which retained the tax
on .'bucket shops" 1t was stated that
taken in consideration with the repeal
ed sections of the law 1t was doubtful
whether the senate provision would
stand and also that it was quite likely
that the provisions would permit men,
bers of stock exchanges engaging in
the business which the amendment
would prevent among so called bucket
shop dealers.
Soon after the senate convened a
bill was passed to provide for clerk
for the circuit and district courts at
Wilmington. n. c.
Another bill providing for the promo
ton of anatomical science and for the
prevention of the dissertation of graves
in the District of Columbia was passed.
Other bills on the calendar were
passed as follows:
Appropriating $4,000 for a public
building at Sterling. H.; for the estab-
lishment of an assay office at Provo
City, Utah; appropriating $15.731 to
pay Robert ]. Spottswood and the heirs
of William c. Mcclellan for transport
ing the mails in Colorado in 1879; to
amend an act for the relief and the civ
ilization of the Chippewa Indians in
, Minnesota.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-04-09
A REMINDER OF AFEN THINGS We CARRY.

GR0CER1Es.-Best qualities. Competing prices.
Complete assortment of staple and fancy groceries
FANCY GOODS.-All the latest novelties, neat, nice
and winsomely pretty.
MEN S CLOTH SG-C@mect styles, all sizes and
shapes Durable, costs light.
HATS AND CAPS.-Fit and comfort. Hard and
soft felt, modern styles. No. $685.
C0LLaRS AND CUFFS-The ear marks of ladies
and gentlemen New styles
NECKTIES,--Loud quiet and intermediate shades and
st, les.
H0SIGRY.-A}l tn, latest fancies, fast colors,: low
cost and high cut styles.
UNDERWEAR.-Ofe every weight, color and quality.
Low prices too.
GL0VES.-For street or driving. Best make, smart
est shades.
Store full o Goods. make your
JOHN |. DIX, East Barre, Vt.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-01-18
Mr.. MACLAY EXPLAINS
Says He Didn't Accuse Schley Of
Personal Cowardice.
He CITES BENEDICT ARNOLD
Brayest Man in Revolution Was Charged
With Turning in 'caitff Flight
From West Point.

New York, Jan. I6--" Hist orian'
Edgar S. Maclay. in an interview de-
MED that he ever called Rear Admi-
raj Schlev coward.
The references in my book to
Schley. he SAID, were based prin-
clpally on the official reports CT. Schley
himself. The word coward does not
appear in the book l spoke Of cal
tiff fight, but that does not imply
personal cowardice. Washington Irv-
ing said of the bravest man in the
Revolution BENEDICT Ar nold--that he
turned in caitiff flight, after he sur.
rendered West Point, and 1t looked to
me as if Schley had surrendered San
tiago after approaching it at low
rate OF speed and leaving it at high
one.
~ never called Schley outright a
coward. Only when he penned dis
patch, Cannot obey orders, y de-
scribed it "a the most humillatIng,
cowardly and lamentable dispatch
ever penned bv naval officer.
No officer in the navy NOR anybody
connected with the navy has ever BIZ
ased my opinion in reference to Ad-
miral Schley or attempted to do so.
have stated in the introdu ction 10
Vol. III o; my history that nearly
every commanding officer concerned
has read and corrected proofsheets
dealing with actions in which each
figured. but have never given any
cause for the impression that the Off
GERS read the proofsheets relating TO
Schley. / sent to the officers only the
proofsheets which concerned them re-
spectlvely.
There are 40 chapters in the third
voiumn and there were names of Off
GERS scattered all over, engaged in
different actions, that had nothing to
do with Sohley. None OF the officers
ever approved the parts of the proof
sheets rejecting on Schley. l never
said so. -
Maclav added that some of his ex-
press1ons had been eliminated from
the new edition of his history The
publication of this edition had been
on account of Admiral Schlev' g
appeal to President Roosevelt. 1t is
pi oposed to publish the appeal verba-
tim, together with the complete text
of the findings of the Court of Inqui-
rv, the bill of exceptions and the de-
cision of the Secretary of the Navy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-01-18
THE FARMERS INSTITUTE
eanAT lSrEHEsr BEING TAKEN IN
THE MEETING AT cRANeE HAIL
Resoiutions Providing for the Circu-
Iation ola Petition AsIxing for the
Alternate Road systcm--In-
teresting Papers Head

One of the very best audiences tina
ever assembled in the county was
present the iirst day oil the Farmer :
Institute in Tuscafdfa Grange Hall.
Much interest is being taken in the
work and many good napers were read
and discussed. Pres. Lupton deliver.
ed the address Of welcome TO the mem
bers of the State Board of Agriculture
and others present.
"our Country Roads" was the su b.
iect OF paper by w. A. Thatcher
and the question was fully discussed
The following resolutions were read
and adopted
Resolved, that committee OF seven
from each magisterial district be APP
pointed to secure signatures to petit
tion to be presented to the County
Court to allow vote on the adoption
of the alternate road system or such
other one as this committee NAV de.
eide on. 1t isifurrther Resolved. that
the committee meet in Martinsburg
on the first Saturday In February at
II q. m. at the Court House.
At the afternoon session Hon. Il.
M. Fisher, Of Berkeley Springs. spoke
forcibly on the value Of organization
among farmers. The grange was
highly complimented for the great
work done by it along these same
lines An excellent sensible paper
WAS prepared and read by Miss Mamie
Small on the Importance of good
cooking on the farm Mrs. e. w.
Vanmetre read a very admirable paper
on the subject, "What proportion of
our country girls would you advise to
marry farmers?'' Both OF these pa
pers showed great care in their prepa-
ration. and the Institute extended
unanimous vote of thanks to each for
their kindness. Prof. X !. q. Davis,
of Morgantown, gave talk on the
San Jose Scale and other diseases.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-01-18
CRANE TO SUCCEED LONG.
Calls at the White House Probably TO
Discuss the Oner- New Engiander
sWanted--N smesske and Relative
OF the Father of His Country
Also Sees the Presfdent--
Heis Now Mayor OF
Charles Town,


Washington, ID. o.. Jan 15-Gov.
Crane ofssMassachusetts who will prob
ably succeed John ID. Long will re-
tire about April 10.
Gov. Crane arrived in Washington
and had long conference with the
president and Secretary Long. From
usually reliable source came the
statement that Gov. Crane had been
offered the navy portfolio. Whether
he had accepted could not be learned,
but there is reason to believe that he
VIII do SO. Nothing regarding the
purpose of his visit TO the White
House could be learn d from Gov
Crane himself. Secretary Long said
he knew nothing of the matter
Gov. Crane went to Washington
at Ghe request of the president. At
the White House he met Henry o.
Pavne, the new postmaster general,
ana Senator Snooner of Wisconsin
Later he went to the navy department
and WAS closeted with Secretary
Long. Secretary Long snnr time
later or lled AT the White House and
kaw the pr sidtnt
Henry 9. Payne ook the ca Of
office this r"orning and Immediately
assumed charge of the department
President Roosevelt desires New
England man IN the cabinet. He is
an adnirer Of GOV. frame, whom he
regards AS ahe 10 dll any position un-
der the COVE nmenf.
George Washington also celled at
the White House 10 shake haDns win
President Rooseyeit rhe present
George Washington is the last OF tho
family of that name 10 he horn m
the historic mansion at Noun Vernon
When very Young his nar.n;s sold
the place TO the association TINT now
owns it and moved west. George
Washington is now the MAYOR OF
Charles Town w. Va. He was accom-
paned by Col g. W. u. Black of
Charles Town. The president express
ed himselfas greatly pleased 20 shake
hands with the relative of the coun
trv's father. Representative Dayton
presented both callers.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-01-18
A SURRENDER IN LUZ0N.
Americans get &c Officers and .e45 Men
in Batangas-HeIps TO Pacify
Provinces

Manila. Jan. l5-The full surrender
of the forces of Colonel Marlsigan,
who, with MAJOR Cabrera and rene
gade priest, Father Castillo. gave
themselves mp unconditional Jan 10
to Gen. Bell, took place yesterday at
Taal, in Bantanza Province, Luzon.
The insurgents created surprise
by bringing 60 more rifles than the
authorities thought Marisigau could
command in the district of Taal which
he controlled. Those who surrender
ed included three colonies, one major.
ii ye captains. IL lieutenants and 245
men, with 233 rifles and one cannon.
All the insurgents who surrendered
did so uncondltionallv. General Bell
ordered the men to be released.
Colonel Marisigan saws he can pre-
vail on many more to surrender dur
ing the next few days and also get
possession of number of rifles Gen.
eral Bell says the surrender pacities
for the time being, all the eastern
part of Batangas.
Physical break down of government
employees have been. frequent recently.
including members OF the Philippine
Commission. They are feeling the
effects of overwork. A meeting Of
the commission will be held TO con-
slider the question, and Saturday
half holiday will probably be started.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-01-18
SAYS He BLEW UP THE MAINE.
Statement of a Spanish Cowboy on
Western Ranch.

Statement of n spanish Cowboy on a
Western Ranch.
A dispatch from Sioux City, Iowa.
says:
Much that Manuel de Silva Braga.
a Spanish cowbov on Bob Yago's
ranch, i, near the Pine Ridge reserva-
tion, in South Dakota, told concern
ing his experiences in the Spanish
war was put down as romance until
he made the assertion, while with
convivIal companions. that he had
blown up the battle snip Name in Ha-
vapa harbor.
Yago investigated, and found papers
which indicated that Braga. who Is
better known hereatouts as "Cyclone
Pete. was formerly Spanish army
officer. According to Braga's Story
he became angry at Gen. Wayler dur
ing the latter's rule in Cuba, and for
spite concluded to prec,pitate war be-
tween Spain and the United States.
He got through the lines in disguise,
he says, and touched the button which
sent the Maine to the bottom of the
bay. lars account Of the adventure
tells how he escaped to the United
States, landing at New Orleans. An
organization of business men has been
formed to confer with the authorities
in regard TO Bragg 8 story.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-01-18
AMBR0SE--B RENNER,
brilliant Home wedding in "Grs.ssr
martinsburcs "wednesday Night.

Brilliant Home wedding in s.Grease.
| martinsbure'' "Wednesday Night.
The home OF Mrs. Rebecca Bremen,
on the boom land, was the scene OF
a pretty home Wedding Wednesday
when her daughter Miss Alice became
the bride of Mr.. Edward Aihbroae
q well known butcher. and veteran
OF the Spanish American war.
The ceremony was performed BY
Row. O. 3. Trump, and while there
were no distinguished seconds In the
case every thing moved a1onR lust
the same. More than sixty friends
and relatives were present to witness
the ceremony and TO enjoy the hospi-
tality OF the family. Mr.. Hannis
Porter was the best man and Miss
Clara Roberts maid of honor.
After the ceremony bounteous coll
lation was served. The rooms were
most beautifully decorated with ever
g.ecns and choice flowers. While
the tables fairly 0roaned beneath the
burdens Of luxurious viands, potted
plants and ornamental fixtures taste
fully arranged bv skiliful artizans.
The bride was handsomely attired
IN pearl venetian cloth. trimmed in
white silk and carried pink and white
coronations. The groom wore the
usual black.
The bridal presents were numerous,
beautiful, useful and ornamental and
made guodIy display.
The young couple will make their
present home with friends in this
place until their new home il COM
pleted in the central section of Great
or Martinsburg
The party separated at a late hour
amid the warmest congratulations
and best wishes for the welfare and
prosperity Of the happy couples
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-01-18
SELLING HORSES AND MULES.

Auctioneer ]. W. Dodd sold for
Gray Silver thirty mules in the Con-
tinental livery yard Wednesday. The
mules all brought good prices. one
jack bringing as high as 5000. Auc-
tioneer Dodd also sold for E. q. Hand
ly, the horse dealer 40 horses at Wood
stock, Va, on Tuesday. He will sell
two car loads Of horses for M. Hand
lv in Strasburg. Va, on Saturday.
and two car loads of horses and mules
in Hancock, Nd. ON Aon lay.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-01-18
G. A. II. OFFICERS.

Lincoln Post No l, g. A. R. of
this city. has elected the following
officers to serve for the ensuing wear :;
Commander Paul Strausner; S. V. c.
Klnsey Creque; J. V. G. j. Gro
Finger ADJ. G. H. Wavble; @ M,
+. p. Neville; Surg. w. Wetrater !;
Chaplain, q. w. Martin 20. d.. SaInl.
b. Sigler; O.G !, John L. Bratt.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-01-18

hensollern to take care OF the valua.
BILE wares.
London. Jan. 49, The Can'lid Friend
Ia weekly newspaper) CLAIMS to be in
a position to make the announcement
that should Prince !. Henry's visit 20
the United States be as successful as
expected. Emperor William himself
win visit America ~ the autumn
with the uohenzoIierp and larss w.
cort OF warshipss
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-01-18

lamp that could have exploded. DR..
Barlow estimates his loss, including
money, medicine, medical instruments
and furniture. at SO, 600.
Coal OIL stove ExpIodes,
The explosicn of a coal oil stove
tuesday In q bed room on the sec
onu moor of the house on s. Queen
stfee owned by James f. Thomspon
and occupied by the family of his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Thompson,
came very near causing the destruc-
ton OF the house and adjoining build
ings.
The fire was noticed about O. 80
O'Clock, and the alarm was immedi-
ately sounded, but the blaze was ex-
tinguished without the aid of the fire.
men. Mrs. Thompson had been in
the room about fifteen minutes before
the fire was noticed for the purpose
of seeing how the coal oil stove was
burning. When her daughter, Miss
Virginia, went up stairs about that
many minutes after MRS. Thompson
hau left the room, she found the hall
filled with smoke. She alarmed the
rest OF the family, who at once de-
voted their efforts toward saving their
home from destruction.
Several of the family attempted to
enter the room in which the fire was
burning, but they were almost suffo
Gated and finally driven back by the
dense smoke. With presence Of mind
Ben Thompson broke into the bed
room window from the upstairs porch,
threw his ov@rcoat over the stove and
carried it out on the porch. His
hands were badly cut in breaking the
glass out o. the window and painfully
burned in handling the stove. This
gave an outlet for the smoke and the
fire was fought with success by u
bucket brigade. The burning furnI-
ture was thrown out of the window
by water.
When the stove exploded the oil ran
over the floor to an opposite corner
and caused the flames to spread over
the room, doing considera Bile damage.
Two chairs. the curtains and blinds
were destroyed, and the other furni-
ture in the room was hiistered and
charred, while the carpet was almost
ruined. There was no insurance on
the furniture. The building was
damaged to the extent of about $500.
covered bv insurance in companies
by Alexander and Tram
NELL
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-01-18
THE POPE VERY Ill.
Report That HIS Life Is Despaired or .s
Rome.


London. January l6-Vanity Fairs
correspondents mt Rome writes
The death of the pope may be ex-
Dected any dav, as his holiness can
only be said to BIO just alive. He
takes little nourishment and Is gener-
ally half unconscious, he suffers no
pain, and simply nozes the hours away
without COMPREHENSION OF what is GO
ing on around him
The Rome correspondent of the Dali
~ Chronicle says that while the pope
was granting an audience to American
pilgrims last Monday he was taken
with faintiug tit just as he was
about to address them.
The CORRESPONDENT says the pontiff
was conveyed To his apartments,
where be soon recovered.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-01-18

At a meeting of the Pillsbury Chess
Club Wednesday it was decided to'give
up the rooms in the PEOPLES Trust
Company building, which the club
has occupied silence its orgapization.
The club will hereafter hold it's meet
ings at the homes Of the various mem
hers
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-01-18
COL. m,GRaw,s APPoISrmENr

Col. John L. Nc Graw has been se-
lected by Governor White as mem
berat-large of the honorary commits
sion to represent this state at the st.
Louis exposition. He is represen-
tative Oh the railroad. mineral and
timber interests of West Virginia.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-01-18
Mother

'sMy mother was troubled with
consumption for many years. At
last she was given up 10 die. Then
she tried Ayers Cherry Pectoral,
and was speedily cured"
D. P. Jolly, Avoca, N. Y.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-01-18

No matter how hard
your cough or how long
you have had it, Ayers
Cherry Pectoral is the
best thing you can take.
It's TOO risky to wait
until you have consump-
ton. Ii you are coughing
today, get a bottle Of
Cherry Pectorai at once.
Three sizss z5c.. Soc. 81. All druggists
Consult your doctor. II he says take IL.
. 49,. A.. - a. ~. Aalfa me.e.. -
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-01-18

nave started at the head of the stair
way. where there was no stove or
lamp that could have exploded. DIR.
Barlow estimates his loss, includir &
money, medicine. medical instruments
and furniture. at $4,000.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-01-18

Consult your doctor. II he says take IL.
then do as he says, II he tells you NOT
TO take IL. then don't take IL. He knows.
Lsaye 1t with him. We are willing.
y 2. AVER CO., Lowell. Mass.