davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1902-03-03
F0ULKE ON C0NSULS
}
Civil Service Commissioner
Talks Plainly.
FAVORg EXAMINATIONS
G D
SAYS PRESENT SERVICE IS GOOD
ONLY IN SPOTS.
Personal Preference and Candidates
Political Affiliations Are No
Test, He Declares.

Before large and appreciative audience
at the Columbian University Friday af-
ternoon Mr. William Dudley Foulke. civil
service commissioner, gave an interesting
address upon The Desirabi.ty of Examina-
tions IN the Diplomatic and Consular Ser
vices
Il Go not, by any means. sympathize with
the iu1tscriminate GCnurciations- that are so
often made of our whole consular service,
Mr.. Foulke said. Il believe that, consider
ing -hCW atrocious the system is under
which consuis are appointed it is quite re-
narkaoie that there are as many good men
IN the service as are there today. 1t is a
very excellent service in spots. In one
place You have q consul alert, intelligent,
| enthusiastic, one whose reports are of i'm
mense value to American trade, while per-
haps at the very next port there will be a
political pensioner who got the place be-
cause ne could not make success of any
thlng else, man utterly disqualified to
perform it's duties
ut is evident that a, consular service Of
this dappled variety Is not IDEAL What
ever excellence there Is In 1t depends not
upon any deliberate scheme or purpose to
get good service, but upon the general
Shlft1neSS of American character, upon our
ability to do pretty well things for which
we are not trained at all. In general
way, our best cOnsuls are those In Great
britain, germany ana perhaps some Otner
European countries; the worst we have are
In the orient and in South America, where
we most need to extend our trade.
Cleveland's Pass Examinations.
"A system Of pass examinations was pre-
scribed by order of President Cleveland in
1895. After the rules were adopted they
were observed very strictly during the re-
mainder of his administration, and about
half Of the applicants who were required to
take the examinations failed to pass, and
We're, therefore, not appointed. But when
the new administration came in the same
clean sweep was repeated which had been
made in the earlier days of Mr. Cleveland's
administration, and these pass examina-
tions which were conducted by a board Of
the State Department, did not stand in the
way.
"Wherever the pressure was strong
enough. the man nominated was appointed
1t is said that only two candidates ever
failed l fear that it cannot be said that
this Is evidence that the candidates
selected were SO much better than before,
but rather Of the fact that the eXamina-
tions were not SO strictly observed. The
tendency of pass examinations, where the
nominations are matters of patronage, is
to become more and more a mere question
of form and there is no security that they
will be effective.
Evening star., 1902-03-03
TROUBLE IN CENTRAL ARABIA
Revolutionist Army Of 1900 Men
Captured Ell Rad.

A dispatch to the New York Herald from
Bombay, Sunday, says: Abdul Aziz Ben
Feysul, descendant Of the old Wahabi
ameers, with an army OF two thousand
men. has captured the city of Ell Rad. in
Central Arabia.
Abdul Aziz Ben Feysul entered the city
by stratagem at night. with fifty followers.
These men rode to the palace and killed the
governor Of Ell Riad and thirty of his re-
tainers. The garrison Of the city then sur
rendered, whereupon the army Of Abdul
Aziz Ben Feysul entered
IT is believed that the Wahabi dynasty ia
endeavoring to regain its supremacy and
overthrow Ibn-el Rashid the Amear os
Nejd. and conquer that district. Many
tribes are focking to the banner of AbdnI
Azix Ben FeysuL
Evening star., 1902-03-03

goods which are displayed in all manners Of
ingenious and attractive ways.
The first floor is brilliant with the new
parasols gloves, hosiery, dress trimmings,
laces. embroideries and the various acees-
sories to ones spring dress. The second
floor Is even more attractive, with dress
goods and millinery creating a riot OF
cclors, bewildering, but fascinating Tho
third fioor gives a practical lesson In the
spring style costumes. and shows the adj
vance made in the ready-to-wear garments.
Everything is here for the fair sex, from
the time of babyhood to old age.
The Palais- Royal opening deserves the
success that is earned Of much exper5a
ence. undoubted good taste ard unremttiae
effort.
Evening star., 1902-03-03

the office which will soon publish the re-
suit of last seasons work. Some of this
infolma ton is given below.
In one valley in Colorado there are TWEEN
ty-seven of these reservoirs, and in another
thirty-fOur. In one of these valleys the
reservoirs hold enough water to cover all
the land irrigated to depth of four
Inches; in the other to a depth of six
inches. and furnish two-t thirds of the water
supply for the last half of the year.
Saved Five Times It's Cost.
OF these the Cache la Poudre has an area
of 6D acres and holds 500 feet. 1t is
owned by the farmers and helps to irri-
gate 10000 acres of land. 1t cost to build
1t *1h',WU and 1t is now worth 500, 600.
The drOuth of 1901 was so severe that all of
the crops under this reservoir would have
been a failure without IL, and it is esti-
mated that it saved the farmers of the val
ley over sJOOOOO. or five times it's original
cost.
The Windsor reservoir has surface area
or IoO acres and capacity of 13.774 acre
feet. It's first cost was $4,000, and it is
now valued at $500, 600
Inc Tom Wood reservoir furnishes water
for GOO acres. 1t cost originally 81 600. and
II now furnishes 5000 worth of water to
irrigate each year.
Lake Loveiand is the largest reservoir in
these two valleys. 1t cost sl25 600. It's
ownership is divided into 800 shares which
are now worth 81 600 each, making the
Faiue OF the reservoir more than twice Its
original cost.
Assured Of Plenty Of Water.
The largest reservoir in Colorado is at
Twin Lakes. on the Arkansas 1t has a
surface area Of about 1900 acres and a
capacity OF 69,O66 acre-feet. The value of
this reservoir to the farmers along the
Arkansas river is greatly increased be-
cause this has proven one of the most ia
vored regions for growing sugar beets.
Without late water supply their produc-
tiCn would be impossible, but with this
reservoir to draw on farmers are assured
Of an adequate water supply for the en-
tire season. and this has led to the build
ing Of additional sugar factories and q
great increase in this industry.
Another important reservoir on the Ar
Evening star., 1902-03-03
Palais ROYAL ssopeuins. -

The decorations at the Palais Royal make
the great building a poem In spring FASH
ions. Consummate taste has been used to
p, oduce such results. The store interior
Is mass Of green, perfect background
to the outlines and colorings Of the various
Evening star., 1902-03-03

So the rush for the greatest bargains offered
compelled to close doors minutes during
Every item of the large stock of the Fredander Department
Immediately give place to stock of selection We
extraordinary bargains this sale acknowledgements
apparel for and child-Dry Goods Notions,
Evening star., 1902-03-03

nominations made in this manner would
have exactly the same weight as nomna-
tions under his discretionary power That
is, they might be confirmed or rejected by
the Senate at it's will. Should 1t be pro-
vided by act of Congress that appoint
ments should be made after examination,
this would have very much the same cf-
feet as an executive order.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-04-11

Swanton, April ia general pro.
secution Of the cigarette dealers tor
selling to minors has been instituted
In this village as a result Of the arrest
and conviction Of two boys on the
charge of stealing hens. The trial
OF the boys brought out the facts
that they had been resorting to all
sorts Of crimes and schemes for rails
ing money to buy cigarettes and play
pool.
Wayne Baldwin, aged IA years, IS
the leader Ia the misdemeanors, and
in company with George Boss, a
French boy aged u years, stole some
LENS recently and took them to the
market of Victor Raccicot, where
they sold them. Complaint was made
against the boys and they we're taken
before Justice c. H. Reynolds. They
were each fined $500 and costs,
amounting to 80 20. Their fines were
paid by their parents, and the boys
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-04-11
EAST ORANGE,

Mrs. Amisa Button is very ill with
erysipelas in her face.
Miss Myra Button is ill with nerv.
ous trouble. She is-attended by Dr..
Willard.
Charles Smith and wife and Otis
Johnson'returned to their homes last
week g Thursday. Mrs. johnson re-
main ed'0 town to visit friends for a
itew: days.
Dennis Rouhan who has position
hn<qeore at Hanover, is spending q
weekSat home.
Mis-. Clark Quimby is caring for the
sick ones at Mr.. Buttons.
GeOs Simpsons two children have
been slckthe past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. Sanborn are visit.
ing at Orin EaStman'S.
Misses Vernie Grant and Mabel Hut.
Crimson have returned to their school
inl Bradford.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-04-11
UNION WILL VOTE TONIGHT
Settlement Of 0uarrymen's Strike MAY
Take Place This Evening
A PROPOSITION IS SUBMITTED
The Text Will Be Kept Secret Until The Union Has
Voted Upon Il

As q result of an hours conference
yesterday afternoon between the ex-
ecutivs committee OF the Amalgamated
Quarrymen's Union and the special
committee Of the Barre Quarrymen 8
Association proposi zion looking to-
ward settlement Of the strike was
made by the later to the former and
will be submitted to the union at a
special meeting to be held this even
ing at the East Barre Opera house.
No information would bs given by
other party after the conference as 1t
was said that the exact terms Of the
proposition were to be kept secret un.
til after they had come before the
union this evening.
1t is believed that from information
obtained from reliable sources the
proposition is along the same lines as
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-04-11
N|GGERHEAD POND CASE SETTLED
~--4-.e-- IN COUNTY COURT

is dispute over several items on the
bill presented. The jury returned a
verdict for the plaintiff to recover
S39 40 and interest and costs which
was the amount in dispute.
The divorce case Of Eva Gusha vs.
Charles b. Gusha was heard and bill
not granted. Refusal to support is
alleged.
The case of Edgar Trow vs. Parsons
and Maxwell apt, is being heard to-
day
The arguments in the case of the
Union Mutual Fire Insurance Co., vs.
A. B. Dugar by agreement Of counsel
will be heard next Monday. At the
conclusion of that case 1t is expected
that Judge. Haselton will take charge
of the jury trials and Judge Start
with the assistant Judges will try
court cases in the grand jury room.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-04-11
ABERDEEN
Freedom Of The City Given
ord StrathCona
KING EDWARD
Will Give The Poor a Cup At
Coronation Dinner

London, April I'm. Jean Benja-
min. Constant, the eminent French
painter, has been invited to attend
the coronation of King Edward, and
it is understood that he will paint the
scene In Westminster Abbey on that
occasion.
At the Lelant Golf club links We'd
nesday James Braid made grand play
over the 36 hole course against J. H.
Taylor They were nearly even on
the first round, Braid s score heing II
and Taylor's 70. The holes were all
square, but on the second round Braid
was at his best and established long
lead. He won by up and to play.
His score was SO, tying the record for
the course.
At his dinner to half million Of
the poor in London on coronation day
King Edward himself will present
every one with memorial cup. The
cup will be of cream colored glazed
Doulton ware in the shape Of an old
fashioned goblet and without handles.
1t will hold half pint and PORTRAITS
Of King Edward and Queen Alexandra
will be printed under the glaze.
Whitelaw Reid, head Of the special
embassy to represent the United
States at the coronation of King Ed
ward, has declined the tender Of the
British government to become :; its
guest during the ceremonies. He has
taken steps to lease suitable house
at his own expense.
The cruiser Thames has gone to the
Clyde to coal, after which she will 60
in search OF the missing steamer Hu.
roman, which has not been heard Of
since she sailed from the Clyde Feb.
18th, for St. John, New Brunswick.
Lord Strathcona and Mount Royal,
high commissioner Of Canada, was
presented with the freedom Of Aber-
deem at the town hall there Tuesday
morning in recognition of his position
as lord rector of the university and of
his services to Canada.
The machinery Of the Canadian
militia department has been set In
motion for the enlisting tf contin.
gent Of 1000 men for South Africa.
If the first of the British troopships
arrives at Halifax on time the contin.
gent will start for the front In three
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-04-11
SWANT0N CIGARETTE DEALERS
IN TROUBLE FOR SELLING

telling Of the free use they had made
OF cigarettes and that they had stolen
money in order to secure Them, com.
plant was made against the dealers
from whom the boys claimed to have
made their purchases. 1t is under
stood that there are more arrests to
be made, but che following dealers
were brought before Justice Reynolds.
where they pleaded guilty and were
each fined % and costs amounting to
1920.
Victor Raccicot, market and groc.
cry man.
George Medor, barber.
Genie Cavoratta, Italian, fruit deal
er.
Frank Medor, restaurant keeper,
was also arranged and the two boys
claimed they had bought cigarettes
of him. Mr.. Msdor denied this and
his case was continued to allow him
to secure counsel.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-04-11

the settlement just made at Quincy,
and calls for q gradual decrease in the
working day from nine hours until
eight, this decrease not going into
immediate effect and only beginning
as soon as the great rush on the
quarries is over rs 1t would materially
interfere with the present contracts
Of the quarry owners while under the
proposed arrangement, ample time
would be given them to make due
allowances for the changed condi.
tions.
The special meeting at East Barre
this evening promises to be well at.
tended. A special train will be run
by the Barre railroad from Langdon's S
at $3.50 o'clock 10 take over the
Graniteville members.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-04-11

weeks. At any rate 1T will be ready
to 60 on board the steamer by that
tine.
Adam Maitland, a Fall Biver, y. S.
A., operative, aged 81, axpects the
title of Earl Lorrisdale and one third
Of Scotch estate Of 81, 900, 900, as the
result Of descent from the first earl,
who died In 1772.
There was an exciting mix up Of
torpedo boat destroyers here Wednes.
day. The Crane, Fawn and Teaser
were in collision, each with the other
two. The Teaser was considerably
damaged. .u
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-04-11

Montpelier, April lin the case
Of Nelson Gay VS. Chester Wood for
assault and battery the jury returned
q verdict to recover s25 so and bis
costs. There are two other cases on
the docket relative to the same
trouble on Kinne's Pond, QUE Of
which is state prosecution and the
other a suit by Gays companion on
the fishing expedition, Fred Standish
Of Montpelier.
The case OF Otto NJ. Lawrence VS.
N. w. Udall was heard by the court.
The plaintiff seeks to recover on note
which was secured by transfer and
was not paid by the maker.
The case Of Abbott and Bailey vs.
Charles P. McGill apt was tried. The
plaintiff sought to recover for hard.
ware and lumber furnished the de.
fendant for a house he built. There
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-04-11

On account Of the disappearance Of
James Fowlie attachments have been
filed with the city clerk against the
firm of Fowlie Bros. for large
amount.
James Adie has one for $1,000, H.
W. Scott has another for note and
R.N Centrebar has third.
On Monday, 80 it is alleged, Mr..
F1wlle borrowed $3.50 Of Carl Hall,
saying that he needed the money to
pay his help. Immediately after get.
ting this money he disappeared.
The firm of Fowlie Bros, is said to
have been in financial difficulties for
some time. A granite man who has
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-04-11
ADVERTISED LETTERS

Men-Bouani Arcundoute, Francis
co Abbeatti, Allen Bartley, Jany
Boyce, Luigi Branca, F.ank J. Colby,
H. S. Colby, Park & Dunbar, G. H.
Davenport, Ernest Drupey, John GAL
lison, Berini Pietro Ghalets, Garicci
Giuseppe, Augustine Hackett, Thomas
Laudy, D. A. Mcdonald, Domenico
Mondreso, G. Macarthur, Patch &
Roberts, A. l.. Launders, h. Wheel.
er. Women-Rena Fourner, Mrs.
James Lawless, Goldie Sun.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-04-11

London, April 1.-THE text of the
Pretoria correspondents despatch to
the Financier and Bullionist, which
issued an extra this morning, is as
follows:
"Pretoria, Thursday-I am inform
Cd that after prolonged negotiations
the British and Boer representatives
have at last agreed upon terms OF
peace. The actual terms are still
withheld, but 1 understand the Brit.
ish government has not given any
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-04-11

this week after the most successf
sugar season for years.
M. Batchelder has purchased a new
POO egg incubator.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Smith of
Calais visited their daughter Mrs w.
Ford part of last week.
Mrs. Elwin Pitkin is stopping with
Mrs. E. Q. Dow for the present.
Miss Bertha Osgood has secured a
position as teacher in graded school
In Jeffersonville. She goes Saturday
as school opens Monday the l4th.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-04-11
FINANCIAL TROUBLES
OF GRANITE FIRM

had much business with them said
last night that the firm had been in
straightened circumstances for over a
year. He was not surprised that
James Fowlie should skip out.
Among the other claims against
Fowlie Bros, isone Of T.. B. Scott Of
East Barre for $400 for rough stock,
and Geo. Martin for an equal amount.
Jones Bros. ARE also said to have large
claim for stock. ......., ...-......--.......
Immediately as soon as the news OF
MIR. Fowlie's disappearance became
known attachments were fled agair st
the firm and it Is said others will be by
tonight.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-04-11

was run over by J. B. Brockway's
team in her fathers yard last Satur-
day and was seriously injured. 1t
was feared that she was hurt inter.
nally but at last accounts she was ap.
pearing a little better and it is
thought she may recover.
Geo. w. Bruce has lately spent a
week in Philadelphia visiting rel
tiveS.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-04-11
WILLIAMSTOWN.

Winfred G. Cram is engaged as
manager Of tue Monument House,
lately purchased bv j. K. Lynde and
began his duties Monday the 7th.
Fred Jackson is building an addi.
ton to his barn. Thos. Sheridan and
Leslie Savery are doing the work.
The little daughter Of Paul Whore
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-04-11
A NEARLY FATAL ACCI-
DENT AT WEBSTERYILLE

When found by his mother the lit.
tie fellow lay In the water which was
about six inches above his face.
Mrs. Putnam thought at first that
her boy was dead, but after working
over him sometime DR.. Macarthur sue
ceeded In bringing him around and to.
day it Is thought that he will re-
cover.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-04-11

London, April H. The Publish
ers Press is officially informed that up
to Ills this morning the British gov.
ernment had not been informed Of
any conclusion Of peace negotiations
with the Boer leaders.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-04-11
Especial to TELEGRAM.O

Websterville, April l1.-What came
near being fatal accident took place
here at about O'Clock yesterday at.
ternoon, when Frank the three. year
old son Of Mr., and Mrs, Edmund Put.
nam, fell into water hole near bis
home and narrowly escaped being
drowned
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-04-11
GET MORE WAGES zEs

Milford, Mass, April 1.-THE 500
granite cutters employed by Norcross
Bros. and the Bay State Pink Granite
Co. have Obtained an agreement pro-
viding for wages at the rate OF 374
cents per hour and an hour day.
The agreement dates from April |.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-04-11
CABOT.

Mr.. and Mrs. B. G. Rogers went to
Boston Monday.
Mrs. Manchester OF Greenfield. is
visiting her friend Mrs. A. A.
Avery.
e. S. Ford and son have returned
to Hardwick after stop of few days
with his father F. S. Ford.
The roads in town are getting very
we'll settled and the mud is fast dry.
ing up. The permanent road between
the villages is in fine condition.
The farmers are finishing sugaring
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-04-11
PHELPS-SHAND

A quiet wedding took place last
evening at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Campbell, when Miss Mary
Shand and Arthur Phelps we're united
In marriage by the Rev. F. A. Poole.
Mr.. and Mrs. Phelps have the best
wishes Of their many friends.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-04-11
PEACE IN THE TRANSVAA[
Terms Said To Have Been Agreed
Upon At Last
BY THE soERs and BR|ToNs
Will Lay Down Arms After A Long And Bitter
Struggle

concessions to the enemy. The terms
have been cabled to the Boer agents
at Amsterdam and other continental
centers
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1902-07-18
RIDAY
HORSE DIED OF FRIGET.
rosr GA Nag succumbs 10 the ssoek
Caused by q Steam
Engine.

An old horse named Patsy had out
1;yed her days of usefulness, so her
owner, who was very much attached
to her, sent her into the country TO
spepd her old age. She was free TO
wander ia o meadow rich with grass
and she probably was very hspIT, TAX
ing her erse after long he of service
as riding horse, lady'e carT.sGs horse
and lastly lhe trusted carrier OF foine
half dozen merry children. who piled
on and off her broad hack with never
g touch of fear. The children missed
her so much they begged TO ee taken
into the country to sec Patsy, so enc
day the mo her consented 10 take
them, says the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Now, the train they were On ran
right through the meadow where Pat-
sy lived. and as they came into it the
children looked out and saw their Old
friend and cried cut IN ioy. Just ct
4hat moment the engineer theg.ht
"how funny II would be 20 f.ic hen Old
rattle.bonesfeeiing 30 las.lJ there"
and he blew such o blast on lis whistle
IA they neared the old horse that she
jumped high into the air and fell down
on the ground. lie laua he'd and
thought Il was -sry fuany. bur rshcn
the Children ran 20 see Patsy they
didn't see anything funny about il.
There she lay, stone dead, killed by
sudden fright, the veterinary surgeon
eaid
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1902-07-18
Satur az, July % 1909.

And In accordance with the above basis Of
representation and in compliance With the
laws OF this state the puts to bs open
from - NJ, to Z. NJ. of said day,
And il was further ordered that wher-
ever considered lie ,sible and practicable
the delegates sho lid be elretAi by p.in :
ries. When not 50 considered, the emo
cratic County Committee should name
tha delegates from their respective eoun-
ties, and IN such counties as ma haze no
County Commttea the local members of
tie Demotritc State Central Committee
shall either Ca primaries or themselves
select the delegates from their respective
counties.
The test for voters at the primaries and
for delegates is as + lows
81 favor the free and unlimited coinage
of gold end silver ut the IA io OF is To |,
md p edge myself 10 vote the nomi-
pee- OF tue Democratic State oavention."
he State Co ltral Co nmittne nhani
mouslv rtco nnler ded fusion with the ST.
ver Party and that the two Atate Conven-
tions act In harmony.
G. n. STODDARD,
Chairman State Central Committee.
fpus II. DENNIS, Secretary.