davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-05

FOR sALE-New house. fruit and 15aeres.
West end 18th st.
FOR SALES room new house with lots.
college, splendid neighborhood. J. Thomas
Lumber Co.
FOR SALE-FIouse and ? lots. good wei
and outbuildings, chicken yards and
cOops. garden land. A bargain. Inquire al
35S SWygart ave, E. 9TH St.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-05
BENEDICT & CO., sol Kansas Avenue.
S. NJ. WOOD & CO.,
REAL ESTATE AND LOANS,
534 Kansas AVENUE.

534 KANSAS AVENUE. TOPEKA. KAN
eoOdo by painter
80 cattle to cit Sc
t
sOmeo Of beszc heapest in IS 0
goodOc 3 good and or
COSTS Ell fol-
Ifyouwa anyk Kin of bu
N.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-05
MILLER & CLARK.

s05-e room house. we'll stable, etc, IS
lots on Golden ave, 1890. Want or 3
room house in good neighborhood in ex-
change
S08-S room modern house on Fillmore st.
So. 500; win take a few vacant lots part
Have 3 houses and lots across from
Santa Fe hospital. want 10 make quick
sale. Come and make us a proposition at
once.
We have a good thing in the way of a
patentright: can sell any county in state;
will take horse or COW IN on same.
Look US up this week. It viii be to your
MILLER & CLARK
SIT Kansas ave. upstairs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-05
LOST AND FOUND.
sFcRRr eocIErIEs

----7---------------7--
+. Q. T. NJ Capital City tent No q. meet
IN review every Wednesday night ct us
". 6th st. All Sir Knights are invited. 4.
ID. COons, secretary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-05
FREE pIsPENsARY.

-~-~~-~-~~~-~-~--~~>~>~-,7
FREE pISPENSARY. 10 w. Fifth ST.
under management Of seven Topeka ply
sicians where those who are unable 10
nav for medical treatment may have the
same free of charge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-05
SPECIALISTS

DR. J. ALBERT BERRY. 62s Kansas
ave-. tel. IT'S Diseases Of the organs Of
digestion, including the mouth. nose.
throat, stomach and intestines
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-05
sATIN-sKrN spEcrArrrFs.

|>-~~-->----~-~---~-~----
FEED wrinkles, lines. creases. wasting
parts with Satin-Skin Cream q tissue
builder, 25c at the Model
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-05
MEDICAL.

THE following diseases positively cured.
COiter, epilepsy verocOcola. eczema, rup-
ture No cure. no pay every case guaragl-
teed For full particulars address, with en-
closed stamp. Home Remedy Co, Topeka,
Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-05
WANTED-sALEsMEN.

>-~-~--------~>~-~~-~---
WANIED-2 specially men with expert
ence to sell high grade goods direct from
factory to retail merchant. Good pay. Ad-
dress A Co, this paper.
WANTED-By old established house. ex-
perienced travelling sal esmau for this
state: permanent position to right man.
BOX Sos. ST. Louis.
WANTED-salesmen 70 sell lubricatin4
oils and greases on salary or commits.
sion. excellent side line The A c. Hcr-
baugh Co. Cleveland. o.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-05

FOR SALE-MISCELLA EoUS.
~~--~-~~-~~@--~~>~~~-----
FOR SALE-Fresh COW. @. ". Stroup,
MeCarter place, miles east on Seward
ave
FOR SALEAEay by the bale. ton or car
load. Arthur A. Chnbb, 1912 Kansas ave,
North Topeka
FOR sALE-Fresh Jersey COW and heifer
calf 81 W sth st.
FOR SALE-The best bank counter in
Topeka, ard other furniture. May be
seen at SIG Kansas ave. Address G. C.
Baker. us e stss s.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-05
STAMPS. SEALS AND sFENcILs

~~~~~~~~~~-7-~~7---o~~~
THE =. G. DARLING Co. IA Kar Az.
Rubber stamps, brass ana aluminium trade
checks Prices low. Catalogue free Tes- go
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-05
FLORISTS.

CUT FLOWERS, floral designs, palm dec
Orations and plants. at Sachs 10 W. 6tu
St, phone 81. and greenhouse " 10th st.
CUT FLOWERS ana floral desigues a.
Hayes 1o7 W. 9Th st. Phone $50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-05


THE OFFICE Of the Capital City Vitrs-
fed Brick and Paving Co. has been re-
mo- ed to us w Sth st.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-05
WANTED-MIsoELLANEoUs=

WANTED-MISCELLANEOUs
van j t.1-4 on to know that hundreds Of
500 al wool pants, 116 z. SIn St
WANFED-To trade nice watch. dentistry
OF uouhle carriage for cow. calves or
pigs Address Trade. Journal office
WANTED-To buy good 4 OF . gallon milk
cow Box 49, - n
WANTED--A purchaser for one IF the
pest residence properties in Topeka
complete IN all its appointments: pavine
ana sewer tax all paid. actual cost al in
pfefefneIl1s more than 25 per cent above
sth st. +.
ANTEL-Suite of rooms or one Iargs
nicely furnished room, with all fnods25,
cohNeilleIlees. on west side Of ave Al
dress \. X X, care Journal
WsANIED-To buy tobacco tags. Addrass
y A. g.. care Journal
WANTET'---You to try a pair Of Storms
an wool $50 pants
NTED-xou to know that hundreds Of
topeka men wear Storms THE 1ra iieSs
$3.50 ali wool pants. ZIG =. 8th 81
Ny.ANTED-Family horse, cash, 5oo r.
chanan ST. after D. m
sEANIAD-Io buy fat OF stock cows
4hos- Robn, us F. 6th st. Tel sss.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-05
MONUMENTS.

BUY YOUR marble and granite monu-
ments at 231 Jefferson, cheapest place in
town H. Schroeder
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-05
WATCHMAKER.


WATCHES cleaned. 75e. clocks. SOC. main
springs. 75c. crystals. 10c. Cash paid Ger
cid geld or silver All work guaranteed.
Oil LIVERY exchanged for new " hard
up see Uncle Sam. 5l2 Kan-as ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-05
PERSONAL.

MORPHINE, opium. 1audanum. cocaine
hnblt; myself cured; viii inform you 81
harmless. permanent home cure RFra
Baldwin. box 1872 Chicago.
SCIENTIFIC investigation has proved that
tnose OF our fellow men who are afflicted
with the drink or liquor habit can Be
cured. You viii thank lis for calling volr
Afternoon TO the fact if YOU investigate our
mode q treatment prices etc Cali or
write DeNoe Liquor Cure Co. aS5 Kansas
ave. AoPsAa' Kan J. l. Winchell. man.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-05

BUY one Of our peanut and candy vend-
ing machines for a big money maker and.
add others from the profits. Send for our
illustrated catalogue and particulars
ave, Chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-05
BICYCLES


TOPEKA AUTOMOBILE AND CYCLE
Co Tel 706. Bicycles and sundries; BIZ
cycles and tandems for rent; repairing -
all kinds.
d s. CYCLE Co. us E. sth ST National
and Union bicycles; supplies. repairs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-05
ATroRNEYs-AT-LAw.

---,>->---,e
TRANSFER & Sfff3RAC e
goods Tel. 1876 Clarence Skinner, l25 j.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-05


JAMES e HAYDEN. Jeweler and Opt
clan. Complete stock OF watches, dia-
monds, siiverWare. etc. Eyes examined
end spectacles properly fitted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-05
MONEY



PATENT S=Protect your ideas. no allow
auce no fee. consultation free. estab- s..
Milo 3. Stevens & Co. 647 18th ST., WASH
ingtOn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-05

WANTED-Everywh hustlers to tack
signs. distribute circulars. samples. etc
no canvassingf good pay. sun Advertising
Bureau Chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-05

AGENTS pay $50 weekly straight sal
airy and expenses TO men with rigs 10 aq-
Yertise and Introduce poulary compound
send stamp Royal Cooperative Co. Dept
ai9 Indianapolis. Ind
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-05

a SMALL Investment made through Us
Will pay you cash weekly income
greater every week than whole years
interest on the same amount in bank
VIII commence to earn this at once and
continue TO do so until YOU withdraw your
money No gambling scheme OF specuIa-
uon. but by means of a legitimate IL
eensed business. Address E J. Arnold &.
Co, Sth and Pine stss. St Louis No
WRITE for valuable book sent free
showing now to secure independent in
come for life Jumiapa Co., Fullerton bldg.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-05
WANTEp-

So WEEKLY for copying letters at home
either sex Send stamps for partieu
lars. Eagle Supply Co. 50 Dearborn st.
Chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-05
BUSINESS CHANCE.

S--7---~-~~~---~--~-----
w ANIED-Money. we can make loans on
improved city property go per cent Vaiu-
atlon) at to per cent net. large or
small amounts. Write Mercantile Invest
ment Co, Los Angeles, Cal
WILL incorporate your business Send
Tor httie booklet on the advantages of
Incorporating. 1t viii pay you Frank NJ
Smalley. 81 Lemcke bldg. Indianapolis.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-05

WANTED-Rider agents to ride and ex-
hibit sample 1902 model bicycle and dis
tribute 100 catalogues in payment for it.
write for catalogue and particulars. T. W.
Mead cycle Co.. Chicago.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-30
ARBITRATION CERTAIN.
Statement By an Omctal OF the Ger
man Foreign once.

abatement By an Omcial of the Ger
man Foreign once.
Berlin, Dec. 30. - Foreign Secretary
Won Richthofen is awaiting the receipt
of President Castro's answer to the pro
posal to submit the Venezuela dispute
to the arbitration Of The Hague trlbu'
nal with certain reservations before
corresponding with Great Britain over
the personnel Of the tribunal or the date
for raising the blockade.
Assuming that President Castro de-
clines to accept the reservations, will
arbitration fall through" your CORE
spondent asked foreign office official'
The official replied:
"A settlement will be reached by ar
bitration in any event"
A La Guayra (Venezuela) dispatch
saws that the Dutch steamer Prins WI
lem ", from Amsterdam, arrived here
during the morning. After undergoing
the usual prelminaries she was allowed
to enter and discharge her cargo etc
The German schoolship Charlotte has
also arrived at La Guayra. The Brit
ish cruiser Tribune has captured an
other schooner and sloop.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-30
NEW PACKING CONCERN.
The Firm Of Morris & Co. IncOrpOrat-
ed In New Jersey.

The Firm of Morris & Co. Incorporat-
ed In New Jersey.
Trenton, N. j., Dec. @.-ArticleS have
been filed with the secretary of state
incorporating the firm of Morris 4 Co.
with a capital stock Of 100000. The
entire issue is common stock. valued at
800 q share. The company is author
ised 70 buy and sell cattle. hogs and
other live stock, including poultry, and
to operate stockyards, packing houses
etc.
The articles of incorporation give tint
board of directors power to appoint al
executive committee, with full power
of the board Of directors themselves
and also give the board Of directors au
thority to say when and under VIVA
circumstances the books of the concern
may be inspected by stockholders.
II Is understood that the principal IN
corporators Of the company are mem
nc.s Of the firm of Nelson Morris 4 Co
meat packers. of Chicago.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-30
SCIENTISTS IN SESSION.
Annual Meeting of American SOcis'y
Begins In Warrington.

Annual Meeting Of American SOcis'y
Begins In Warrington.
Washington, Dec. 30.-The American
Association For the Advancement OF
Science began it's fifty.second annual
meeting here during the day. The at
tendance was large. Professor Asaph
Hall, U. S. n. the retiring president
called the meeting to order and intro
duced President Elect DR.. Ira Kemsen.
who presided.
Addresses of welcome were delivered
by DR.. Charles ID. Walcott in behalf OF
the Washington Academy Of Sciences
and other scientific societies, Henry b.
F.. MacFarland on behalf of the Dis
trict of Columbia, David J. Hill Oh be-
half OF the national government anu
Or. Charles w. Needham, president OF
Columbian university. On behalf OF
tho educational institutions Of Wash
ington.
In replying Professor Rsmsen ex
tended his thanks for the Welcome
10 said that this winter meeting was
The inst Of the kind eve held and tina
It was in the nature q - experiment.
The meeting then adjourned to per
NIT the various sections to organize
and later the visiting scientists ant
their wives were entertained ut
luncheon given by the local committee
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-30
MOORISH REBEL VICTORY,


FEES Now Threatened and sultan Has
Erected strong Barbados.
Madrid, Dec 3O.-The Spanish gov
ernment is preparing for eventualities
In Morocco and has ordered troops at
Malaga, Cadiz and Algeciras to be held
In readiness promptly to REINFORCE the
garrisons at Ceuta and Melilla, Moroc-
CO, should the situation require 1t. A
Spanish cruiser has been ordered to
Tangier.
Dispatches received here from Tan
gier say that the rebels chased the
troops Of the sultan of Morocco to the
gates Of Fee. The sultan 10 said to
have retired to the palace ut Fee with
ali his available artillery and ammuni
ton and to have strongly barrlcaded
himself in consequence of threatening
attack on the part of the rebels.
Another dispatch from Tangier gives
notice Of the departure of the Englist
women missionaries at Fee and Tetual
for the coast. No mention Is made o.
the departure Of the Americans, sever
al of whom were stationed at Fec aN
MeQuinez. or of the departure of tn
English male missionaries.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-30
PROBLEMS OF LABOR.
Useusstens La the Americas Eco
monte Association Meeting.


Philadelphia. Dec. 30. - The fourth
Gay OF the annual meeting OF the
American Economic association was
spent In a discussion Of problems of
organized labor.
Henry White, secretary Of the Unit
ed Garment Workers of America, de-
nvered an address on THE Union
shop" The unity Of the workers is
essential to their advancement, he said.
and the presence Of union and non
union workmen In the same shop mill.
tates against discipline and interferes
with efficiency.
But browbeating or violence cannot
he defended" he added. mo matter
how serious the evils to be combated.
barbarism cannot be overcome by more
barbarian. II the benefits Of the
unions be made apparent to the non
member and il the influence which
they can exert collectively is insult
hcient to induce him to join, then their
cause has little strength"
The discussion was participated in
by Samuel b. Donnelly, former presi
dent Of Typographical union No. 6 OF
New York; Hamilton CarhArtt of De
trOit, John Mitchell. president of the
United Mine Workers of America, and
John Il. George, assistant professor Of
economics. Northwestern university.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-30
THE WANSTEAD HORROR.
inuue.t In Grand Trunk Disaster
Now Under Way

rn,ue.t In Grand Trunk Disaster \"
Now Under Way
London. Ont, Dec. 30.-The inquest
into the cause Of the death Of those
killed in the accident on the Grand
Trunk road at Wanstead opened dur
ing the day at Wyoming.
The Grand Trunk officials, including
Mr.. Hutchinson of Montreal, Trainmas'
fer Price of London, DIR. Drake OF Lon
don. and several of the local physicians,
oDerators. trainmen and others, arrived
there in special car.
The patients in Victoria hospital are
for the most part doing well. Those
whose condition rs considered more OF
less serious are:
Francis Baker of this city, james
Barnes of Woodstock, John Bird, en-
caro: Miss Fossie Cuthbertson' Por'
Huron: J, A. Lamont, Wyoming; ii. NJ
Morse, Sarllia; Russell Quinn Chicago
George Stacey, Wanstead.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-30
HOW MAJOR L1U DIED..
nAscutisu Of Chinese O0cer VINO
Refused. to Protect MiSsaonarie".

nAecutieu Of Chinese O0cer VINO
Refused to Protect Missionaries.
Victoria. Il. c.. Dec. W.--Acc0rding
to advices received by the steamer Tar
tar. Human correspondents of the Shang
hal papers send particulars regarding
the execution Of Major Liu. the Chen
chou military officer who refused to pro-
tect the murdered missionaries, Bruce
and Lewis, from the mob and whose ex'
ecutiou was demanded by the British
government and China forced to accede
after a naval denomination at Han
k0w.
The condemned man was removed
from the yamen in a chair, after being
taken before the governor and British
representatives, to place outside the
city walls, where lie was beheaded. He
was clad In his official robes. The exc
cution was Witnessed by large mum
Der of foreigners from the tower over
the city gate. After the execution tht
remains were wrapped in a red wrap
per by the magistrates. and all day
continual line OF people wept bitterl!
before the coffin.
Before leaving Picking ell route Il
Washington Su Liang Cheng, who vii
replace WI Ting Fang. was given
thousand taels and large bouquet D!
the empress dowager, with whom u
was In audience for some hours.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-30
WAITING FuR CASTRO
Venezuelan Negotiations Halt Pend.
ing Word From Him.
SPEEDY ACTION EXPECTED
Thought That Bowen Will Come -
Washington ~ Venexuela's Rep
Preventative ON COnamiSsiOn
to Frame the Protocol.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 3U.-The Nenezue-
Ian negotiations now wait upon Presi-
dent Castro. Minister Bowen has Deeh
fully advised by the state department
Of the result OF its exchanges with the
foreign offices at London. Berlin ana
Rome, and lie has been charged to take
the case in hand himself and arrange
the details OF the protocol when VIII
precede the submission of the foreign
claims to the arbitration Of The Hague
tribunal In so doing Mr.. Bowen is act
ing not as United States minister, Dut
as Ycnc..uela's representative. The or
ficials here wish it to be distinctly I'M
derstood that their functions ceased
SO fur as the Venezuelan difficulty was
concerned, when they brought the par
ties to the controversy together
BY the latest Venezuelan advices II IL
noted that President Castro Is expected
! at Caracas at once, and 1t is felt that ne
will not consume much time to making
| up his mind to accept the proposals held
out to him through Minister Bowen Dy
the allied powers.
Bowen Coming to Washingtsn.
1t now seems probable that Minister
Bowen will come to Washington as
Venezuela's representative on the com
mission which will draw up the proto'
col providing for the submission OF tne
claims of the powers to The Hague tri
bunal.
| It has been decided that he may SO
represent Venezuela notwithstanding
the fact that he is at present chargeo
with the interests Of Great Britain
Germany, Italy and other European
powers in Venezuela. As soon as nj
leaves Venezuela this charge will pass
to Mr.. Russell, the secretary and charge
Of the American legation, whose repu
tation at the state department Is tina
Of thoroughly competent and able OF
Acial.
The selection Of Mr.. Bowen will caus'
! postponement of the assembling o
the proposed commission until he cal
arrive here from Caracas.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-30

Florence, Ala, Dec. 3O.-Caivln Car
son an old Confederate soldier, driver
to desperation by want ana ny the ue'
nandence of his granddaughter, a help
isss cripple. on him, gave the girl car
holic acid and cut his own throat. The
.irI had been a cripple from birth and
Sss twenty-one years old. When found
~ .nother tenant Of the house, she was
dsad. The man is dangerously WOUNDED
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-30
GREAT DURBAR BEGINS
India Celebrating the Accession of Its
Emperor, Edward.
STATE ENTRY OF vICER0Y.
Delhi the scene Of q Pageant Prob.
ably CnrivaleA In Magniaceace,
Indian Princes Join In
HOnOring New Ruler.

Delhi. India, Dec. 30.-The viceroy
Lord Curzon of kedleston, made his
state entry during the day into tho
capital of the mOguls. This constitut
ed the official opening of the durbar
held to celebrate the accession of King
Edward as emperor Of India.
1t was splendid pageant, probably
unparalleled in its magnificence. Al
the head of the elephant procession
rode Lord and Lady CurzOn on the
state grand tusker." twelve feet high
the largest elephant in India. Thei,
howdah was decked with gold aud sll
yer, and the elephant itself was almos,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-30
NEW FOE TO TYPHOID.
Successful Experiments Conductea
With Lemon Juice.

Successful Experiments Conducted
With Lemon Juice.
Chicago, Dec. 30.-That lemon juice
will destroy the typhoid germs In wa
ter is authoritatively announced by the
Chicago health department after care
full experiments extending over the last
three days.
One teaspoonful of the juice to half
a glassful of water is known to ne a
good combination, and repeated trials
have invariably produced the same re-
sult-every germ was killed.
The investigations followed, and theil
result confirms the announcement made
on Christmas day by DR.. Asa Fergu
son, London physician, to the effect
that lemon juice was deadly foe u
typhoid
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-30
SQUADRON AT OULEBRA.
Final Maueuvers Will Begin There
BEFORE the Weeks End.


Washington, Dec. 30.-The ships OF
the ,nree American squadlons IN the
Caribbean which We're distributed at
the various ports in the West Indies
last week for the purpose of giving the
men shore leave during Christmas hol-
days, have new begun to reassemb'e
at Culebra for the final maneuvers.
These will begin Jan. and win con-
sist of tactical evolutions. squadron
and fleet drill, ETC. During these evolu-
tons the three squadrons will Ike com
bined under the direct command OF Ad-
miral Dewey. At their conclusion, III
about two weeks, the squadrons will
separate and return to their respective
stations.
Rear Admiral COghlan, with divl
sion of the north Atlantic squadron
will remain in West Indian waters.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-30

McKeesport, Pa, Dec. 3o.--The DENIM
Ter tin plate plant. which has been idle
for several months, has resumed Oper'
ations in full, giving employment TO
800 men. The MOnongahela steel fur
mace and the Boston iron and steel mill,
which have been idle for several weeks
will resume operations in full New
Years evening. This will place all the
iron and steel mills in McKcesport III
full operation ON Jan. I.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-30
E..rth Cla.. po.t,masters.

Washington, Dec. 9.-The following
fourth class postmnsters have been APP
pointed:
New York-Medford Station, Frank
Holman.
Pennsylvana-Br aznell. Francis j.
Guswjler; Rroughton, Robert Mcclure;
Elliottsburg, Oliver +. Beard; Frisbfe,
Eva Moore: Jcffersonville, Jacob +.
Steiner; Jerseytown. Elias Henderson,;
Martintown Maria Martin; Emile. 10
seph l.. I.ovett; Richmond, Edwi !
Shoemaker; South Bend, J. J. Wagon
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-30
THE MAINE IN COMMISSION.
Nam esnke Of Famous Fighting sh1r
II Ia Uncle SANS Hands.

Namexnke Of Famous Fighting ship
II In Uncle SANS Hands.
philadelphia. Dec. 3O.-The new bat
tleship Maine has been placed In COM
mission at the League Island navy
yard. She was turned over to Captain
I.entze. who will command her, The
Maine was built to take the place OF
the battleship of the same name blown
up in Havana harbor before the Span
isll- American war.
1t is thought the new fighter will b.
manned. coaled and provisioned as
quickly as possible and sent to the
West Indies to take part in the ma
neuvers under Admiral Dewey. Sixt!
marines have arrived from Washington
for the big fighting machine. The ful
COMPLEMENT of men for the Maine vii
be $50.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-30

pittsburg. Dec. 30.-Three buildings
have been burned to the ground aho
t,yo hotels and the postoffice damaged
by fire at Braddock, Pa. The buildings
DESTROYED were occupied by Vanhorne'
restaurant, Torreson's poolroom and
wnrnhy's i've and ten cent store
nuring the fire Chief McMichaels OF
the fire department and Policeman
c.orye Young were badly injured b.
an explosion Of gas in the Braznel
building. The loss was $55,0nO.