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The Conservative, 1902-02-13


tion and even reason, are observed in
some animals, beside man. The love
of dog for his owner is proverbial;
maternal affection is strikingly de-
veloped in many beasts. Monkeys are
successful as performers, in conse-
quence of their powers Of attention
and imitation. Ants unquestionably
possess memory and if dogs and cats
do not dream, my observation must
be very much at fault. Darwin has
recounted some extraordinary cases of
the reasoning of retriever dogs; and
my experience convinces me that the
dogma that man is the only reasoner
cannot be supported by any scientific
evidence
There is but one way in which all
these facts can be interpreted-viz
by concluding that in all the so-called
"higher' mental attributes the true
difference between man and the lower
animals is, to quote from the prince of
observers, Sir John Lubbock, Zone
of degree and not of kind"
Darwin's explanation Of the psyche
logical side of evolution essentially
consists Of the application Of his prin-
ciple of natural selection. Let me re-
mark that, prior to his time. psychol-
ogy was mere mass of verbosity and
metaphysical pendantry; it was not
science at all, and apart from pIysiol-
ogy it is not now, and never can be a
science. Darwin's discussion of in
stinct in the Origin of Species, and
the light he was able to throw upon OBJ
scure cases by the aid of natural selec-
tion, formed suitable commencement
to true psychological science. In the
| Descent of Man, he deals with the
mental characteristics of man and of
other animals in a masterly manner.
Congenital mental variation favorable
to it's possessor is very often transmit
ted to the next generation and the con-
tinued survival of the fittest from
mental point of view must cause
gradual development of the mental
faculties. All you need to do is to
satisfy yourself that the process of
natural selection is the truth, and
then the solution of the problem is
simple. The origin Of language, and
of all the higher faculties, including
reason, is the result of congenital
mental variation, the survival of those
best suited to the environment. and
the transmission Of such congenital
characteristics as are of benefit to the
individual in the struggle for life. 81
cannot Doubt writes Darwin, that
language owes it's origin to the imita-
ton and modification of various natur-
al sounds, the voices Of the animals
| and MANS own inStipctiva cries aided
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-08-27
TROOPS GUARD MINERS
Nonuni0n Men Escorted to Work In
Panther Creek Valley.
SUMMIT HILL IN TURMOIL.
Strikers Had Gathered There In
Force to Prevent Workers From
Going to the Collie ries-Pick-
cts Active at HazIetOn.

Summit Hill, Pa, Aug. 27.-Excite-
ment prevails throughout the Panther
Creek valley. At daybreak the strikers
assembled to prevent nonunion men
from going TO work. Anticipating trou-
Bile, Major Gearhart sent two compa
MES of soldiers in trolley cars from
camp in Manila park to this place, and
their presence prevented possible
outbreak.
Several nOnunionists had been at
tackled, and the town was in turmoil
The soldiers escorted the workmen
through the mob that had collected
and placed them in safety on the cars
which carried them to their work.
A Hazleton dispatch says:
"Suspecting that another attempt
would be made to resume operations
at the No. 40 colliery of the Lchigh
Valley Coal company, many strikers
pickets were stationed along all of
the approaches to the mine. Most of
reach the colliery were turned back,
but no serious trouble occurred.
Strikers Arrested.
"Three strikers who are alleged to
have participated in the recent riot at
No. 40 colliery are under arrest. 9th
er arrests are expected"
From Wilkesbarre comes word that
Charles S. Nesey, the mysterious Wis
itor who came to this city and held a
two hours conference with President
Mitchell of the United Mine Workers,
has returned to New York. He de-
clined TO say whom he represented or
what his mission was. Mr.. Mitchell
says that Mr.. Vesey's visit to town had
nothing to do with settlement Of the
coal strike.
The officials of the Lackawanna com
pany threaten to enter suit against the
authorities of Duryea borough. 1t is
alleged that number of constables
Of the borough arrested two employees
OF the company without cause.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-08-27
A HOLDUP THAT FAILED.
Grain Robbers Couldn't Get Into the
Baggage Car.

Spokane, Wash. Aug. PA west
bound Northern Pacific passenger train
M7as held up at Sand Point, Ida. sixty
I've miles east of here. during the
flight The robbers, of whom these
were seven, forced the engineer to stop
the train, after which they uncoupled
the baggage car. Then they compelled
the engineer at the point Of a revolver
10 pull up the track about three miles
farther where they tried to wreck the
baggage car with dynamite.
The explosives failed to work, and
after spending fifteen minutes with the
car the robbers decamped, allowing
the engineer to 60 back to the train
with his engine. Two other bandits
had guarded the train. keeping the
passengers inside by firing revolvers
along the sides.
No attempt was made to modest the
passengers, and after the engine came
back the other robbers left, and the
train came on to Spokane. The train
was in charge of Conductor William
Gilbert Of Helena and was heavily
loaded.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-08-27
Warning.
FOR FREEMEN's MEETING, sEPTEM.
Der 2ND, 1902.

The Freemen of the City OF Barre,
in the County of Washington and State
OF Vermont, are hereby notified and
warned to meet on Tuesday, Septem-
Der End, A. D. 1902, at O'Clock. il
the forenoon, in their respective wards
at II e several voting places hereinaf.
ter named for the purpose Of electing
a governor, lieutenant governor, state
treasurer secretary of state, state aud
itor, two county senators, county CON-
missioners, two assistant judges of the
county court, sheriff, high bailtff,
Judge OF probate court. fifteen iYSTlsr"'
OF the peace, city presentivetv
repre- sent the City OF Barre In the
general assembly Of TIE state for two
years ensuing, anG'one representa-.
tive to congress. TIE following are
designated as voting places, viz:
Ward one-Church street school bull
ding. Ward two-Spaulding graded
school building. Ward thfee-Sum-
mer street school building. Ward
four-Beckley street school building.
Ward five-Iiose house, Blackwell
street. Ward six-Engine house,
Prospect street.
City of Barre. .August,2o-1 1902.
CHARLESAE~MELCHER
l15-17~ ~"' :. a Mayor.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-08-27
.crnnl Love Of tho Whale.

Ter MEMBER OF the animal kluS'
displays more maternal affection
Co.. tie whale, especially If its calf Is
r., ooned. The harpooner never throws
harpoon into the little one with the
he intention of killing 1t, for If this Is
done the mother will instantly forsake
It. If alive and struggling, however.
the dam can be easily enticed toward
the boat to meet its fate Knowing
this, the whale fishermen always strike
a calf If possible and thus often make
captures that could not be effected IN
der other circumstances.
As soon as the dam becomes aware
Of the sharing Of her young she PUSHES
toward 1t, encourages 1t to swim away
and even assists 1t by taking 1t under
her I'm. She seems to lose all regard
for her own safety and boldly attacks
the boat containing the whalemen or
circles about it totally regardless Of
the harpoons that are hurled at her and
enter her flesh.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-08-27
READY FOR WAR GAME


Fishers Island. N. y. Aug. 27,-Sey.
eral hours after midnight the search
light of the army station at Napatren
Point, off Watch Hill. was exchanging
signals with light at Fort Trumbull
New London, conveying, presumably,
information to the army officers re-.
garding preparations for the war GAM,
between the army and navy which is
to begin next Friday ut midnight.
Summer residents of this island have
for weeks been deeply Interested in
the plans the war game, and the
presence q. IL large camp of artillery
hen, among whom the strict discipline
Of actual wartime Is already enforced
has of late added to that interest.
From a hill road near the center Of
the island it Is possible to look down
upon the military reservation and on.
serve from n distance the hustle of
activity within. but no near approach!
to the fort is permitted. Sentinris
promptly challenge all Corners.
The heavy guns on the island are
expected to boom frequently within
the next ten days. and owners of sum.
mer hotels and other property wit min
two or three miles of the fort are liv-
Ing in anxious anticipation of IL time
when their windows may be shattered
and their buildings otherwise damaged
by the conclusions.
Major General Arthur Macarthur.
conn"udin@ the department of the
east has arrived at New London. ac-
cOiN2Nnied by Mrs Macarthur. Gcnrr-
al Harrison and his personal staff. Tn"
general dnclinpd to he interviewed re-
garding the armT'S part in the war
maneuYerS. He di' say, however, that
all the details v be perfected just
as quickly as p.. and that the ar,
my would give IL .ood account of it,
self in the game of war.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-08-27
The Kansas Corn Crop.

II the season holds, Kansas will this
year raise its greatest corn crop. BY
reason Of the partial failure Of wheat
a great deal Of wheat land Is this year
devoted to corn, and 1t is estimated IN
some quarters that the state will have
400 OOO,O 900 bushels. Its greatest crop
heretofore was under 25O,0O0,o00 bush
els. That Kansas will this year raise
the greatest corn crop ever raised IN
an American state seems assured.
Last year Kansas raised more wheat
than was ever before raised by an
American state. Farmers say that
usually a cornield will average one
ear per stalk, but that this year. owing
to unusually favorable conditions, the
fields will average two ears per stalk.
-Atchtson Globe
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-08-27
TICKETS will be good
only on Aug. 30, and will not
be good on Fast Express
Trains Nos. 2, 3, and 5.
CUKKENI COMMENT

Sir Thomas Upton is coming again
after the Americas cup. We'll. all the
arrangements will he mad" 10 zoe that
he doesn't get it.-PhiladelrEi;. Pro: =.
The labor conditions ii. .'''ri.
Just now ape pect.l'"r~ s..::'..'': t4 e.
imminent in some p: :, '''.., il C. !'"S
wages raised voluntarily - Ia: -"
lis News.
The old saying :'l1t / ''''' 'o'"r
strikes twice in tie nc ..-'' il as
proved by a statue IN !-N";SH.'l' ~
etery which he's ;"'t ':e'":! .t:..,..; lor
the third time :;:...ca '.r:.:::.,::
It is Il great t.in-, 10 ia, - otl"i M
lions, and 'n..' : ~ - go, pity.
But Uncle San. :, ~: ,..::nn&s for
his labors NJ that vim and i. is to be
remembered that there arr seine very
interesting doEiPs... iG'~i , MS . g. de-
cided at Wa hi:. -,v.i. - New York
World.
The fall of the rNmpanile at Venice
has been follow Il by the expected
story that all Venice is in danger OF
collapse. 1t will he remembered, how
ever, that after the Pelee eruption 1t
was said the whole island of Marti-
nique would sink; SO the predicted fall
of Venice is not likely to alarm any
bOdy,-San Francisco Call
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-08-27

Buffalo, N. Y, Aug. PA special to
the News says Postmaster Payne or
Jeddo surprised two burglars In the
postoffice. They ran, but Payne fired
hlling the back of one, George clark
with buckshot and probably fatally in
turing him. Threatening to fire again
the other surrendered. He gave MS
name as Joseph Nj. Ryer.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-08-27

Montgomery, Ala, Aug. 2I.-keturns
received from the Democratic primal
ries held throughout the state indicate
+ha denomination of Governor jerks
over former Governor Joseph f. john
ston by large majority. The selec-
tion at the primaries is equivalent to
an election,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-08-27

Munich, Bavaria, Aug. p. - Anton
Lang, the Christus of the obera MINER
rau Passion play, and Matilda Ruiz
daughter of the blacksmith of the VII
lace of Oberammergau and a partic-
ipant in the play, have been married
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-08-27
27.-L'Illustration say

=. 27.-LIllustratiOn says
wrhe l.su accination at the Pasteul
institute to avert hydrophobia shows
some remarkable results. Last year
1921 persons underwent the treatment;
eight died Of hydrophobia, but three OF
these were already suffering from the
malady before the treatment was com
Melted. This would leave Ave, which
piyes percentage Of mortality OF O.3S.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-08-27

Chicago, Aug. 27.-prices of bottles
,vill no raised from 10 to Is cents a
cross This statement is made by L..
turner. president Of the Western
Green Glass Bottle association whlcn
has been in session in Chicago ana
wh,ch authorized the advance
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-08-27

A Correction.
When President Blanco's administra-
ton In Venezuela was overturned, that
official, who. report said, had accumu-
lated great wealth while In Office. went
to Paris He was strolling in boule-
ward In the French capital when a
passing pedestrian arr"S+"' the pace
Of his companion and "See that
man? He stole $3,00u,Oy, when his
government was overthrown." Quick
as a fash Senior Blanco turned "Peg
pardon. STR" he said icily, "bu AS
SkOln, OOO."
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-08-27
Eaors For the Bark CeyIOh.

San Francisco, Aug. 27.-The steam
er Sonama brings word that no news
Of the bark Ceylon had been received
at Honolulu up to the hour OF SAILING
The Ceylon left Honolulu six weeks
ago for Laysan island for cargo or
euano and ordinarily would have oc-
cupied five or six days for the round
trim.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-08-27
RIOw to Colorado statute.

st. Paul, Aug. 27.-Judge Sanborn
of the United States court OF Appeals
in deciding the case of Aaron Keyser
versus John w. Lowell brought here
on an appeal from the circuit court of
the United States for the district or
Colorado, held that the Colorado stat
ME of Limitation is void and in viola
ton of the constitution of the United
States
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-08-27

Salt Lake City, Aug. 21.-Celia DID
BILE Roberts, plural wife of Brigham H.
Roherts. who was elected to congress
here in the fall of 1898 ana not al
lowed to take his seat because he was
a polygamist has given birth to a Sec
ond set of twins.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-08-27

San Francisco. Aug. 27.-The United
States coast defense monitor Wyo-
ming, under construction at the Union
iron works, will have her builders
trial next Saturday or Monday. The
ming. which is destined merely
harbor defense and not for cruis-
=, on the high seas, will not develop
t speed, probably not over twelve
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-08-27
cre,t Fire at ROssland.

Rosslond. r. c., Aug. 27.-One OF the
best portions of this place has been
wiped out by fire, which started in Z.
Reereas' premises. A strong wind
snread IT to three blocks, and several
saloons and half a dozen business
houses were destroyed. The loss Is
S1OO 900.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-08-27

Fourth CIHsH EUst"
Washington, Aug. 27.-The following
fourth class postmasters have been ap-
pointed:
Observation-Disclosures, Joseph A.
Hovis. Oak Hall Station, Lucy A.
Kline. IN
New York - Glencairn, Charles T.
Laughlin.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-08-27

Denver. Aug. 27.-The national FRA
ternal congress, the central organlza-
ton of the fraternal and insurance Or
ders of this country and Canada, Is
meeting in annual convention mere
President w. A. Warner of Topeka,
Kan. presiding There are over ooo
accredited delegates present.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-08-27

Chicago, Aug. 27.-Herbert. Hill &
70 we'll known Lasalle street brokers
and members of the New York and
chicago Stock Exchanges and the chi
400 hoard of trade. have gone into the
,,ands Of Clarence Day. receiver. Liza
hilities are between $15O,OOO ana $2oo.-
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-08-27
Central Vermont Ry.
Announces Special Ex-'
cursion Rates and 4
Special Trains. 4 4

RATES-Round trip. Barre zoe;
SO. Barre SOC; Williamstown 45c;
West Berlin sc: Mortified Falls 40c;
Northfield SOC; Roxbury 75c; E. Gran.
Vile csc; Braintree Sl.05: Randolph
S1.25.
SPECIAL TRAINS-Leave Ran
dolph 200 p. M, Braintree 2.l2,
East Granville $50, Roxbury 2.43,
Northfield 2.56, Northfield Falls 800,
West Berlin 3.06 arriving Montpelier
$50 p. m.
RETURNING-Special train will
leave Montpelier for Randolph and
intermediate stations at 6.45 p m.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-08-27

Bloemfontein, Orange River Colony,
Aug. PA shunting engine crasneu
into train conveying refugees 10 'o-
hannesburg. The front cars were
wrecked, and number Of women ana
children were killed.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-08-27
"JACK AND THE BEAN STALK.
Smallest hs;s:s Rt Rs;a!os Is, IS and SO Gents

Red Cross Pnar-
Sale at the Red Cross Aug ~
cn until Sept LIST After that time tickets may De secured
a
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-08-27
Only reproduction Of the
TERRIBLEi ERUPTION OF MT. PE[EE

In livid colors and vivldly portray
ing the Kissing, bubbling, roaring
rivers OF lava.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-08-27

A clean, clear, and brilliant reproduc.
tion Of the famous Drury-Lane
PantOm ne
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-08-27

And so most interesting and superb
subjects, lntersoersed with high class
Artists.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-02
Fine Showing in buckingham.

NEW STORE, VA, October 1.-(Speclal.)
AS a result of the ten days registration
in this. Francisco, District, of Bucklng-
ham, a total of 100 names have been plac-
ed upon the lists, of which III are whites
and 10 colored This is considered here
to be a most excellent showing, and one
that argues well forlthe intelligent se1ec-
ton of officers in the future. All of the
men registered showed a fair degree of
intelligence and not one Of the nineteen
colored men who were permitted the right
of suffrage under the new Constitution,
has, or has had the least objection raised
to him by any voter in the community.
OF the colored men registered, about half
registered under the property, and half
under the Understanding clause Of the
new Constitution, All have the respect
and confidence Of the white people of the
community.
The number Of names Of whites upon the
old books was 165, or about six less than
the number registered this year. There
are yet fifteen or twenty white eligibles
in the district who have not registered.
The number of colored voters upon the
old books aggregated about 1I5, many Of
whom-or more nearly, the great majority
of whom-were densely ignorant, and were
a disgrace to the State with their right of
suffrage.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-02
TO END THE STRIKE,
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE.>

last if this last object cannot be direct
~ obtained it is hoped that the founda-
lions may be laid for an agreement in
The near future, perhaps an Agreements
between the principals to have further
meetings. and possibly to refer opel,
issues between them to third parties
SECRETAR1 ROOTS MISSION.
1t is stated positively that the President
had no ASSURANCE from either side to
form the basis of his call for this meet
ing but when Secretary Root was In
New York yesterday and the day pre-
ccding he saw one. al least,~of the coal
presidents, whose name appears in to-
days list OF invitations. 1t was stated
that the meeting was a casual one. and
statement could be extracted, touch
ing the personality of the other great
forces that are operating in this strike
who might have been seen by the War
Secretary on his peace mission.
Other great financial forces than Mr..
Morgan. competent to exercise a tremen-
dously powerful but secret pressure upon
corporations, exist in New York. and it
is surnised that with some OF these the
Secretary. not unacquainted in a busi-
ness way in that circle, may have hau
interviews during his visit
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-02
NINE HAMPTON NEGROES
CLAIM RIGHT OF SUFFRAGE.
Have Paid Taxes, But We're De-
barred-Judge Blackstone to
Hear Appeal.

HAMPTON, Va, October 1.-(special.)
Mr. Fay S. Collier, representing nine
prominent colored men, who were disfran-
chised by the recent registration, to-day
petitioned Judge J. W. G. Blackstone, of
the Circuit Court, for writ of mandamus
compelling the registrars to enter the
names Of his clients upon the registration
books.
Judge Blackstone will hear the petit
ton in the next week or ten days. Mr..
Collier contends that seven of his clients
have paid the necessary taxes emitting
them to register, but did not do so until
after September list. His contention is
that the act compelling the property
owners to pay taxes before September lst
is not in keeping with the United States
Constitution. Upon this claim he hopes
to contest that portion of the new Con-
stitution disbarring all property owners
from registering unless the taxes are
paid up by the time prescribed. The other
clients were disfranchlsed under the I'M
Outstanding clause. Mr.. Collier alleges
that both are we'll educated and thorough
ly competent to explain any section OF the
new instrument, but they were declined
registration because of the question asked
by the registration board.
The hearing of the petitions will be
watched with close interest throughout
the State as in the event that the court
declares the claims questioned unconstl-
tutional other clauses of the Constitution
will be attacked by the coored people.
Among those whose names appear In the
petitions are Rev. A. A. Graham, Well
known colored minister, and Andrew
Williams, who for eight years was nigh
sheriff Of the county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-02
THE NEW ORLEANS STRIKE
SITUATION.A DEADLOCK.
Proposition for Further NcEotia-
tions Looking TO Arbitration
Made by Garments Union.
Through the Mayor.

NEW ORLEANS, LA, October L.
President H. ii. Pearson, Jr., of the New
Orleans Railway Company, arrived to-
statement on the strike situation, bur
said he could not utter word more than
was contained in the telegram which he
had sent to the local officials last night.
The substance Of that message is that
the company PROPOSES TO stand firmly on
the April agreement with the employees.
This agreement the employees now de-
sire TO set aside The reason urgedd by the
employees for this action is that the COM
pany has violated the agreement. This
the company denies. For three days the
Mayor has been trying TO reach sell
1lenent OF the strike through arbitra-
ton, ard has attempted to get the en-
ployees TO show proof Of their allegation
that the company has violated the April
agreement This the men declined 10 do
until they are allowed to do SO before the
cars are started.
The company says it will arbitrate, II
the men will go to work in the meantime
Thus the situation is a deadlock, and
all hopes Of arbitration seem to be eban-
dened II is said the company VIII adj
Ver,ise for 800 conductors and motormen.
to take the places OF the strikers. There
has been no disorder OF any kind to-day.
Not car has been running. except two
mall cars. although this is the fourth day
OF the strike
President Pearson gave to the press this
evening an official statement that he was