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Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-01-13
A BABY CRGSUS.
Worth of Alfred erbiIt's Heir
Given by Man Who ReckOned IT,

Given by Man Who ReckOned 1t. )
''You just tell the editor want .t6 see
him-important business 81 that's all.
Run along, now. sonny, quick!"
The upshot of it was that he got in.
The door boy did his duty, and the
editor didn't want to see him, but still
in the end he got in. He was very
earnest. Just g trifle seedy. but wear
ing an air Of superiority which made
one forget Ills clothes.
do ySu know what that new ba-
by's WORTH" he inquired in a loud
volce as he entered.
what new baby?"
"Why. that Vanderbilt baby. Do
you know? | do. for I've just been
down to the United States assay office
to find out. Do you know what that
baby would be worth today if it was
made out of pure gold? Do you know
that baby weighed just eight pounds
and that Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt,
its father, has got fortune of $5O,-
100000? And do you know that baby
cast in pure gold. if 1t weighed eight
pounds - just what this baby does,
mind yOu-would be worth exactly So.
411.37? And would you believe it, it
would take just 10000 gold babies,
each weighing eight pounds. to be
worth as much as the one new eight
pound Vanderbilt baby is worth today?
DO you know that? Does the public
know that?'
Without waiting for reply. says the
New York World. he turned. darted
through the door and disappeared.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-01-13

ere are many thousand fathers
VINO are terrorizing their little sons by
seeing too much. Let all such learn to
look the other way at times. Don't see
everything your boy does. Give him
some latitude and longitude. Don't
keep the little fellow in a shiver of ap-
prehension lest you find out some pee.
cadillo. He must have his fun or die,
IT you see too much. he grows thin.
Look the other way.-New York Press
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-01-13
Stimulated by Interruption.

Hon. lsilor Rayner one of Admiral
Schlct's counsel. is called the actor
orator Of Maryland. relates The Satur.
day Evening Post. His friends say
thar had he chosen the drama as his
theater of action he could easily have
won distinction as tragedian. His
co.iea cues who served with him in con.
gross delight In telling how he strobe
up and down the aisles when making
impassioned speeches.
Unlike many Of the great debaters of
the house. Mr.. Rayner seldom lapses
into humor except when interrupted.
His set speeches were formidable to
his opponents.
In the beginning of his congressional
career some of his opponents sought to
weaken his arguments by constantly
interrupting him. but these tactics
served to concentrate his wit In his
retorts he sometimes departed from his
St:tclier manner and hurled shafts OF
satire.
While making speech in favor of
reduction of the tariff he was inter.
AuPtSu NY tAC latC SOllSICSSIIluII lJlu'
gley of Maine, who asked MIR. Rayner
If he favored putting coal on the free
list.
Goal is not mentioned in this BILL"
replied Mr.. Rayner.
But should like to know II the gen.
tleman. will join me and others to put
coal on the free list" persisted the
Maine STATESMAN.
Twill you vote for the bill II we put
coal on the free list" asked the Mary
land congressman.
Mr.. Dingley replied that he would
answer that question when the bill!
was completed. 4
"Well," retorted Mr.. Rayner, when
you answer my question I'll anewer
yours. Well both answer together"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-01-13

Those Samoans who asked for a
higher tax rate ought to come to this
city as they would be we'll accommo-
dated here in that respect. 1t is
true that they thought that the
tax should be in the proportion to
the prosperity they are enjoying.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-01-13
Address all Communications to
THE BARRE NEWSPAPER COMP T
Barre, Vermont.
BARRE, VT, JANUARY ID, 1902

A subject that has baffied all the
legal talent of the nation IS thai OF
the bankruptcy law. That the pres
ent system is radically unjust every.
body knows but the remedy has not
yet been found. One business man in
this city is said to have lost over a
Thousand dollars IN four months time
by debtors taking advantage of the
bankruptcy law and in all parts of the
country more failures are due to the
same cause than from any other. The
Boston Chamber of Commerce last
week adopted resolution urgi,g ur-
on Congress the passage Of national
bankruptcy law whichwill provide that
partial payments on account, when
when made In the ordinary course Of
business Without any knowledge on
the part OF the creditor Of the debtors
insolvency, shall not be considered a
preference to preclude creditor from
proving the balance OF his account
against the estate OF the debtor,
without returning to the estate
the amount already received on
accourt. If Congress should act
upon this it would provide
remedy for only very small part OF
the evil. The bankruptcy law must
sooner Or late r force a cash payment
system. Upon the public.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-01-13
AoW's This

We offer One Hundred po'l1rs Reward
cur.d by Hail Catarrh Curl.
CHENEY & CO., ProEs'. To edo., O
We. the undersigned have known + ]
Cheney for the last 10 yesrs and believe
him perfectly hon, able in ali business
transactions and finhno,a, lv able to carry
out any obligations mads, by their Arm
WEST d TRvAx, Wholesale Druopists
Toledo. O
WALDING, KINNAN d MARVIN. Wholesale
Druggist, Toledo, o
Halls Catarrh Cure Id taken internally
actlng Directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces o. the AZ ate n Price 76t
per bottle Sold by all ldrur cists TestI-
monials free
Halls Family Pills ar, the best
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-01-13

St. Adams is considering hotel
project again. Good luck to you
brethren. We want a hotel too.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-01-13
DELICIOUS MORSEL

is enjoyed wbt n YOU have our chops
tor breakfast. They tempt the appe
title ann satisfy it as we'll When you
eat mta no gnu OF us you are
strengthened f'r tine day in body anu
mind. We s"'' only the choicest
meats
Evening star., 1902-04-08
Sunday School Union

The Baptist Sunday School Union met at
Liberty Baptist Church, corner 18th and
+ streets northwest, Sunday afternoon at
) o'clock. Il. c. Dodson president, in the
chair, j. E. Ennis serving as secretary. De
Votional exercises We're conducted by Rev
VIM ]. Howard. The program included a
welcoming address by Rev Isaac Tolliver,
followed by singing by Vermont Avenue
Sunday school, paper by Miss Sarah Car
ter, subject Honesty; singing by Third Bap-
tist Sunday school, a paper by Miss NJ
Henry, subject, Temperance; vocal music.
Shiloh Baptist Sunday school; addresses
by James H. Snider, T.. Ingram, Enoch Har-
ris CT w. Bannon; song by Liberty Sunday
school. paper by Miss Susie White subject
A Tender Hearted Mother, song, Zion Sun
day school. a paper by Miss Carrie Wash
ington, subject Punctuality in the Sunday
schools; song by Metropolitan Sunday
school. addresses by Mr. J. E. Ennis, John
II. Mcdowell; song by the Union, benedic-
ton by Rev |. Toliver.
Evening star., 1902-04-08
CONFERENCE OF CITIZENS.
Objections to Proposed Legislation for
1mprovements-Pers Tax Bill.

conference OF members of the board of
governors Of the Real Estate Exchange and
the members of that body was held yes
terday afternoon at the office of the ex-
change, 1884 F street. The purpose was to
devise some means Of bringing to the atten-
ton of Congress the views of the citizens
Of the District relative to the alleged viola
tions of the organic act and the proposed
personal tax.
1t was pointed out that the people of the
District should be given an opportunity to
express their views on the subject, as it was
believed to be unjust, as well as inimical to
the interests of property holders, that the
proposed burden of taxation should be laid
on their shoulders. In regard to a personal
tax 1t was declared that the provisions of
the Dill as proposed were niquitous.
AS result of the consideration given to
the situation the president of the exchange
Mr. He1skell. was authorized to appoint a
committee of five, which committee will
select committee of fifty to make arrange
ments, If thought advisable, for monster
mass meeting of citizens. which, it is ex-
pected, can be held some time during the
present month
Among those taking part in the discussion
were PRESIDENT HeiskeH, Louis P. Shoema-
ker, Col. George Truesdell, Col. r. G. Ruth
erford, VIM. H. Saunders, ]. B. Winner and
B. F. Saul.
Evening star., 1902-04-08
CECIL RHODES, WILL.
Effort to Have th8 District Included in
ItSr8ene41ts

Considerable interestthas been shown by
prominent educators in: the District of CO.
lrmbia concerning the Interpretation that
Will be given the provision of the will of
Cecil Rhodes giving two scholarships for
oxford University to each state and terri
tory of the Enited States. Under a strict
Interpretation of this provision the District
of Columbia. of course, would not be in
cluded in the educational scheme Of the
great Englishman, but it is believed that
his intention was clearly expressed, show
ing that he wished to include in his broad
and liberal plan every community in this
country Under his will a great deal con-
corning the details Of his plan is left to
the discretion of the trustees who will
carry out his purposes, and it is believed
they will doubtless correct what was an
oversight on the part of the patron of edu-
cation by including the District of Co
lumbia among the states and territories"
Mr.. A. T. Stuart, superintendent of pub
lie schools. noticed this omission upon the
first announcement Of the terms of the will,
and at the next meeting of the board of
education will suggest the desirability of
communicating with the trustees of the
educational fund. A resolution Of the
board expressing interest in the munficent
gift and inquring whether 1t included the
District of Columbia in it's scope may be
forwarded by the District Commissioners
that a decision Of the question at issue
could be secured.
Evening star., 1902-04-08
Major Taylor Guest of Honor.

Major Chas. w. Taylor, formerly sta
toned at Soldiers Home as secretary and
treasurer and who has been promoted and
ordered to join his regiment, the 18th In
fantry, was the guest of honor at a ban
quet at Harveys last night. Among those
present were James NJ. Bell, F. H. Hos
ford. A. II. Barman, John A. Johnson,
Charles A. Dempsey, John S. Loud, C. A.
Hamilton, j. B. Mcdonald, George W. Har-
vey. A c. Merillat, II. Heitfeld, B. F. Pc
ters. A. j. POston, A. ]. Stofer, George p
Scriven, Elliott NJ. Taylor, j. L. Smith
meyer, E. b. Townsend, l.. P. Shoemaker,
John NJ. Thurston, E. c. Snyder, James d.
Yeomans. c. c. Sniffen and j. R. Young
Evening star., 1902-04-08
ORDER OF THE COURT.
Question of Relationship to Be Decided
bv a Jury

An order has been made by the judges of
the orphans court at Upper Marlboro that
a jury decide the question:
Were Mary Metheringham Williams and
Elizabeth Hildebrandt, or either Of them,
the legitimate children of Thomas Hynes,
deceased or did they occupy any other de-
gree of relationship to Thomas Hynes?"
The order of the court is the result Of
the lawful heir of Colonel Hynes. In her
petition Mrs. Hildebrandt alleges that her
mother was married to Colonel Hynes in
Ter Of ST. Mary's Cathedral; that of that
marriage were born three children-Edward
Hynes, who died in infancy; Mary Hynes,
in 1861, in st. Louis, and Elizabeth Hynes
married to Frederick Hildebrandt and now
living in st. Louis. Mrs Hildebrandt says
that Colonel Hynes left her mother about
1865 and joined the army.
Mrs. Hildebrandt alleges that nothing
more was heard of her father until it was
reported that he was killed at the time Of
that she received letters from him signed
Dear Papa" Her smother, believing her
father had been killed, 9remarried in 1875
Colonel Hynes left his property to his wife
and daughter, whoi live at Hynesville,
Prince Georges county, md. Colonel Hynes
vision of the War Department for a num-
ber Of years. He was severely injured at
the time of the collapse of the old Ford 8
Theater building. Later he recovered
sufficiently to enable him to return to work
His death occurred in July of last year.
The deceased was an elderly man whose
army record was a g0odtone. He served in
several companies ofaMissouri infantry dur
ing the war and, came here to live shortly
after the close Of the war IN 1865.
Evening star., 1902-04-08
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Macalester for Mount Vernon at
10 a. m and 1:i5 PIN.
Steamer Norfolk for Fortress Monroe and
Norfolk a $50 pm.
Steamer Estelle Randall for Glymont and
river landings at $50 am.
Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial
Beach, NOmini and river landings at ?. m.
Trains leave Pennsylvania avenue and
13lz street for Alexandria and Arlington
every half hour; Mount Vernon, hourly, 10
a. m to pm.
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge for Arlington,
Fort Myer and Falls Church.
Seeing Washington Observation Cars
leave at 10 am. . pm. and pm.
Washington and Alexandria ferry steam
ers leave 9TH street wharf See schedule
under Excursions as TO time.
Evening star., 1902-04-08
CROWDS OF VISITORS
THRoNGED WITH
WITH oUT-oF-ToWN PEOPLE.
Hotels Unable to Furnish Accommoda-
tions for All-Causes Assigned
for the Inflow.

1t is the opinion of competent observers
number of visitors has exceeded that of all
previous years. The demand for accommo-
dations in the hotels still continues, and to
such an extent that at times it is difficult
to find rooms for all who apply The an
nouncement of no more rooms has come
to have a familiar sound in hotel lobbies.
Night after night people have been turned
away, and that, too, after the ingenuity of
managers has been taxed to the fullest ex-
tent in providing spaces for cots and in
suggesting other devices to meet the emer-
gency.
This experience has been general one
in the hotel business
There are various causes assigned for
this great throng of visitors. 1t is reported
for example, that the season in the south
ern resorts has been an unusually good one,
and large crowd of people have spent
some portion of the winter season in the
milder temperature of the southern lati-
tude. Now the homeward tide has set in,
and 1t is explained that a large proportion
of these southern visitors are stopping in
Washington. Then. again, times are good
throughout the country, and people. having
more money, are spending more, and that
brings a good many to the nations capital.
hd1lrOaQS Liberal.
The railroads are offering special rates,
and that no doubt has an influence in swell
ing the number of those who are sightsee-
ing in this city. The Pennsylvania Com
pany has a personally conducted excursion
from New York and other points between
that city and Washington. which enables
people to spend a few days here, with all
expenses paid, for little more than the
price of the regular railroad fare.
1t is also believed that the wide publicity
given to the attractive plans of the parking
tions capital has aroused fresh interest in
this city and that thousands of people have
been led to carry out long-cherished pur
pose of visiting Washington.
W nateVer may be the cause. and perhaps
all of those above mentioned may have con-
tributed to the effect, which is apparent
even to those who do not live at hotels or
frequent the public buildings. there seems
to be no question of the interest taken by
the people generally in their capital city.
Annually Growing Larger.
The tide of travel to this city is yearly
growing larger. 1t is not confined to any
one season of the year, although perhaps
the number of visitors in the spring is
larger than at any other period. Even dur
ing the summer, when some people are led
lnhabitable on account of the heat, eXcur-
sion parties are constantly coming here. So
1t continues the year round, and it is not
surprising that Washington takes a high
rank amOnk the cities of this country as a
center of railroad traffic.
Evening star., 1902-04-08
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Schedule of Proposals.

w +. Richards, assistant engineer In
charge of street extensions, has forwarded
to the District Commissioners a schedule
OF proposals to buy and remove buildings
In the line of New Hampshire avenue ex-
tended and Columbia road The following
bids will be accepted, they being the highest
received on each of them: Frame house
on lot II. Turnpike Company's subdivision,
George w G0ldenstrOth. 5000; two frame
houses on lots 43 and A. Turnpike Com
pany subdivision. Charles ". King, So;
frame house on lot ~, Turnpike Companr's
subdivision. George W. Goldenstroth
5000; frame house on lot Al TURNPIKE
Company's subdivision. Charles w. King
SI"; frame store and stable on lot A. book
=, Meridian HILL William Clifford Sc
frame buildings on lot 1O2, Lanier Heights
Lima Blumer. 50.
Evening star., 1902-04-08

and Slvainy whose trick cycling is of the
unusual. The spectacle Of a gentleman riding
down a stairway a single wheel hands
off, and holding young woman above his
head is one which brings a feeling Of re-
lief to the onlooker when it is safely over.
ACADEMY-The original Lilliputlans in
a farce comedy, THE Merry Tramps," take
the place of the usual melodramatic offer
ing at the Academy this week, and the de-
mand for seats last night far exceeded the
supply. The piece Is without plot having
been constructed to incite laughter and the
audience last night was kept in continu-
Gus uproar, peal after peal of laughter fol-
lowing each antic of those behind the foot
lights. The musical numbers rendered
throughout were executed with vim and
numerous recalls were demanded and given
The calcium effects on the chorus were
watched with close attention and general
approval. The midgets, for whom the per-
formance was constructed, are ten in num-
Der from q to 40 inches in height and
when ranged beside John Church. c. o.
Mack and Aug. Barth, the giants, each of
whom are over seven feet tall, 1t makes
them look like infants. Major James E.
Doyle and Casper Weis arrayed in the
makeup of an Irish and German come
dian, respectively, are really FUNNY Annie
Nelson. one of the little women, rendered
several songs in pleasing manner. The
members of the chorus sing with spirit be-
sides going through various evolutions
which contribute very materially to the
Well rendered program. Baby, a small
pony, made Its appearance in thinking
part to the amusement of the Younger
members OF the audience. "The Merry
Tramps" is well staged and will doubtless
play to crowded houses the remainder of
the week.
EMPIRE THEATER.-A minstrel first
part that Is put last with q score of whites
robed maidens. instead Of the conventional
ebon-faced warblers with preposterous col
lar was the novelty presented the patrons
Evening star., 1902-04-08
Free Excursion to New York City.

Owing to the general desire of many
Washington people to understand more
about our New York city lots at Rugby
Brooklyn, We have decided to run a free
Pullman car excursion to New York on
Sunday, April 20, for the benefit of persons
who desire to investigate Rugby with a
view to purchasing.
This excursion is absolutely free of cost
all we ask is that those who go shall be
bona fide investigators and for this we will
take your word in the same faith that you
take ours. On arrival at BROOKLYN the
party Will be met by our private trolley
cars and shown throughout the entire sub
urban district. This is the most remarka-
bic opportunity ever offered, and certainly
an unusual chance to see for yourselves the
good work we and others are doing for our
investors and for Brooklyn itself. Number
limited. Apply early. Wood Harmon &
Co, 525 18th st. NV, Washington, D. c.
Advertisement
Evening star., 1902-04-08
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Aeademy-The Original Lilliputians in
THE Merry Tramps."
Chase's-James J. Corbett and polite
vaudeville.
Columbia-'Quo Vadis."
Empire-Canfeld and Carleton and vaude-
vile.
kernans-D Dainty Duchess Company.
Lafayette-Bellows Stock Company in
THE Little Pilgrims"
National-May Irwin in THE Widow
Jones'
Infantry Armory-Automoh;le show.
G. A. r. HaiI-Prugressivc euchre.
Willard HalI-"EreuiEg Of Song and
Story by Miss Jean Wilson.
Evening star., 1902-04-08
Columbian Alumni BANQUET.

The Alumni Association of the Columbian
University has arranged to give its annual
banquet at the New Willard next Monday
evening The outlook is promising for a
large attendance and for an unusually good
list OF speakers DR.. George y. Acker. pres
ldent OF the alumni will be the toastmaster
and among the speakers will be DR.. s III
Greene, acting president of the university
Mr.. Wayne MacNeagh. a member of the
board of trustees: Representative Frank L.
COonNbs of California, a graduate of the
class oil -; Andrew b. Duvall, city solic-
itor; and r. Il. Hay.
Evening star., 1902-04-08
Lunacy Proceedings,

Luracy proceedings have been instituted
by the Commissioners of the District of
Columbia, through Attorney H. Leftwich
Sinclair, against Ella Nelson, Mary E. Ber-
ston, Fannie Ungar, Henry Washington,
Lemuel Butler and Fannie Burdell The
petitions are in the usual form, and allege
that the parties mentioned are INDECENT in
sane persons and unfit to be at large
Justice Barnard has appointed physicians
10 examine the alleged lunatcs. He will
hear testimony in support of the allegation
of the petitions Friday next at l o'clock in
the room of Criminal Cout No. 2, city hall
Evening star., 1902-04-08
For Keeping Unlicensed Bar.

age, and her daughter. Annie, thirty
years old, were in the Police, Court yester-
day on charge of conducting an unlicensed
bar at their home in Broadasailey. south
west. Susie Williams colorede testified that
she had purchased liquor st the Lucas
house every Sunday for the last year.
Other witnesses also testified that they had
bought liquor at the house.
The women denied the accusation. The
evidence wass against them, however, and
the mother win be imprisoned for three
months In default Of $50 ines Unless a
fine of 500 is paid the daughter will be de-
prived Of her liberty for the period Of six
months.
Evening star., 1902-04-08
Articles of incorporation Filed.

Articles of Incorporation of the Security
Syndicate of Washington. ID. c., have been
filed with the recorder of deeds William
A Stewart is president. w Melville Lee
first vice president. w. Stephen Fuller
second vice president, VIM. H Cowan sec
retary and John G. Bruce treasurer One
or the objects of the corporation is to con-
duct picnic grounds and give Excursions
TO certain summer resorts along the Po-
tOmac river.
Evening star., 1902-04-08
Slight Blaze

Shortly after o'clock yesterday after
noon the fire department was summoned to
the Arlington Hotel by the sounding of an
alarm for a slight blaze in ventilating
shaft The presence of the fire department
attracted large crowd of spectators, and
for short time it was feared disastrous
hre might result. Members of the fire de-
partment lost no time in getting to work.
ana the flames were extinguished before
they gained headway. A portion of the roof
was burned. The proprietor of the hotel
reports that the blaze caused no damage.
Evening star., 1902-04-08
To Be Sent to China.

Undertaken Spindler prepared the re-
mains of Taoyao H. Sun for shipment to
China for burial and they left here this
morning for San Francisco. The body is in
a copper-lined casket and is hermetically
sealed. Mr.. Sun was an attache of the
Chinese legation, and, although only twen-
ty-three years old, he was a man of some
standing in his native country He had
been in this city less than a year Con-
sumption was the cause of death. There
city.
Evening star., 1902-04-08
Matron Robbed of S18.

Mrs. Nellie F. Morgan. the colored n a.
tron at the Police Court. was robbed of
SIS yesterday The money was taken from
her pecketbook, which she left in a room
In the court building. Mrs Morgan had
$23 in her pocketbook and the person who
robbed her was considerate enough to leave
her 50 bill