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Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-07-31

Spokane. Wash, July 31.-County
Attorney II. X. Jessup of Ferry county,
acting for the state, has started suit
the property in this state of the Kettle
alley lines, which run from Grand
Forks, Il. c., to Republic, on the
ground that majority Of stock is held
by aliens.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-07-31
Fatal Accident at Salamanca.

Salamanca. N. Y, July 31.-John w.
Davie, twenty-six years old, acciden
tally shot himself dead. He was clean
ing his gun preparatory to going on a
hunting trip with friend this week.
He was the son Of Surrogate G. d.
Davie and was secretary to Congress-
man f. B. Nreeland.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-07-31

Springfield, Mass. July 31.-George
Il. Parker, the alleged embezz!er OF
$l63o from the Springfield National
bank, waived examination when
The case will go before the Boston
grand jury on the second Monday in
September. Parker was released I'M
der bonds of $1,000.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-07-31
Smuggling Game Was Blocked.

Eel Paso, Tex, July 31.-A prairie
schooner loaded with six Struggled
Cinnamon, plotted into this country
from Mexico by an American, has
been captured near Douglas, Ariz., by
customs guards. The driver of the
wagon escaped, but the Cinnamon are
in custody.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-07-31

Washington, July 81. - The differ
ences between the striking electricians
and the New York contractors having
in charge the electrical work at the
White House have been satisfactorily
adjusted, and the men have returned
to work.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-07-31

Evansville, Ind, July 31.-L. d. Zin-
norman, postmaster for quarter of Il
century at Linnville, Warrick county,
has been fatally shot by two robbers,
who secured over $500 in money and
made their escape on hand car. n
posse Is in pursuit.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-07-31
Croker Seeks London Home.

London, July 3l.-Today says that
Richard Croker is negotiating for a
house on Carlton House terrace, Lon
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-07-31
BARRE SAVINGS BANK & TRUST CO

There are many good advertt1ine
mediums in Vermont but IL you have
not tried the TEEEGRAH you shou&
10 30 for quick returns
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-07-31
TROUBLE ON RESERVATION.
Ex-Chief Appeals to Uncle Sam Fol-
Assistance.

Ex-Chief Appeals to Uncle Sam For
Assistance.
Muskogee. I. r., July 31.-United
States Marshal Bennett has sent six
deputies to the home Of Isparhechor
the aged chief of the Creeks, in the
Creek reservation. They were sent in
response to the following telegram
from Isparhechor:
"Send officers to my house. am in
trouble. Do not fail"
1sparhechor has recently been sub
jected to many indignities at the hands
OF the full bloods, known as the
Snakes, who are opposing the dissolu-
ton Of their tribal government, and it
is believed they have threatened the
eX-chief.
Bennett on Monday arrested ten
members Of the Snake band who, it
was believed, were exciting the Indi-
ans. The full bloods, it Is said, be-
lieve Isparhecher has deserted them.
Accused OF Hlckster's Murder.
Meadville, Pa. July 31.-William j.
Coniber has been arrested at the KEEP
Ter hotel charged with the murder Of
Horace Halpin, huckster, in Orleans
county, N. Y, on Sept. IA, 1899. 1t is
alleged that Coniber asked Halpin for
ride, and after the request had been
granted he shot Halpin through the
head and then robbed him.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-07-31
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
Closing Quotations of the New York
Stock Exchange.

New York. July 80.
Money on call steady at 3 per cent.
Prime mercantile paper 41za5 per cent.
Sterling exchange steady, with actual
business in bankers bills at AS7&a4 81
for demand and at 81. S5ssa4.S5h for 60
days. Posted ates. $4S6 and $4.sSH Com
mercial bills. $4.S44a4S5&. Bar silver,
52a4c Mexican dollars, 41lac. Govern
ment bonds tirmer. State bonds inactive.
Railroad bonds irregular.
Closing prices:
Atchison. ....... 1O2A Ontario & West. 1874
&C. CO st. l.. l05ia Peoples Gas ...102s
Ches. & Ohio. 53A Reading ........ 66Sa
Del. a. Hudson. lis Rock Island .... 1914
Erie.............. 3SA st. Paul ........167
Gen. Electric. :. 1879 Sugar Refinery 1915
Iackawanna... 2S5 Texas Pacific :. ass
Louis. & Nash. 144 Union Pacific ..10S1a
Manhattan Con 1894 Wabash pref. :. 45as
Missouri Pac... 1874 West, Union -. 81
N. Y. Central. ..164
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-07-31

4 good advertiser gets quick pronsA
de also wants many people to resi-
his advertisement and for THAI rea .oe
uses the ELEGRAM as the medium
through which he teaches them.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-12-25
CANDIDATES

The election is over. Some OF the
candidates are happy, while others
are unhappy.
There is still one more candidate
awaiting your vote, whether you
elect him or not. | aspire to the
Office of a good honest merchant, one
who pays his bills and helps others to
pay theirs. l solicit your support for
that Office.
Election is over but Christmas is
coming. Take a vote in your house
where to buy your Christmas pres
ents. Should your vote be in my ia
vor l cordially invite you to inspect
my stock. A large assortment on
hand and still more coming.
The most complete line of watches.
clocks, diamonds, solid silver and
plated ware. Cut glass and jewelry
Of all kinds Mail orders solicited, al
J. BELCOVE'S
Optical and !ev-elry stoce.
Vote in favor of your .iolie merchant.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-12-25

from the keys. His hands kneaded
their hearts like dough, and squeezed
cut the tears as from wet sponge.
AS the strains flowed one upon the
other, they saw their homes of the
long ago reared again: they were play
ing once more where the apple bios
son1s sank through the soft air to join
the vicIcts en- the green turf Of the
cid New England States; they saw the
gsories Of the Wisconsin naples and
the haze Of the Indian summer, blend
ing their hues together; they recalled
the heather cf Scottish hills, the white
cliffs cs Britain, and heard the suilen
roar Ct the seq, as it neat upon their
memories vaguely. Then came all the
old Christmas carols, such as they had
,5'lr~ in churci, thirty years before;
the subtle music that brings up the
g!irl-ner Of waN taDors. the solemn
shrinee the evergreen. holly, mistle-
toe, and surpliced choirs. Then the re-
mcrseias:S performer planted his f1a!
stab in the heart with Home, Sweet
Home
When the player ceased, the crowd
SUNK away from him. There was no
more revelry and devilment left in his
audience Each man wanted to sneak
off to his cabin and write the old folks
letter. The day was breaking as the
last man left the place. and the play
er laying his head down on the piano,
fell asleep.
81 say. pard'' said GoslSin. don t
You want a little rest"
Il feel tired the old man said.
Perhaps you'll let me rest here for
the matter CT day or So
He walked behind the bar where
some old blankets We're lying, and
stretched himself upon them.
g! feel pretty sick. | guess l won't
last long. I've got brother down in
the rayire--ilis names Driscoll He
don't know I'm here. Can you get him
before morning? I'd like to see his
face once before | die.
Ccskin started I'd II the mention
Of the name He knew Driscoll well.
He your brother? I'll have hin
here in half al hour
AS he dashed out into the storm
the musician pressed his hand to his
side and groaned. Goskin heard the
word Hurry" and sped down the ra
vine to Driscoll' cabin. 1t was quite
light in the room when the two mer
returned Driscoll was pale as death
My God. I hone he alive!
wronged him when we lived in Eng
land twenty years ago.
They saw the old man had drawn
the blankets over his face. The two
stood a moment. awed hy the thought
that he might be dead. Goskin lifte(
: the blanket and pulled it down aston
ished. There was no one there,
Gone" cried DriscOll wildly.
) "Gone!" echoed Goskin. pulling ou
his cash drawer. Ten thousand dol
: lars in the sack. and the Lord knows
how much loose change in the drawer.
The next Gay the boys got out, fol
lowed a horses tracks through tn
snow, and lost them in the trail lead
ing toward Phoebe.
There was a man missing from th
? camp. 1t was the three-card mont
man, was used to deny point-blanl
5 that he could play the scale. One da
they found a wig of white hair. an
! called to mind that the stranger" ha
- pushed those locks back when Ii
+ looked toward the ceiling for inspire
V ton, on that cold December night.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-12-25
By Sam Davis.

wild animal would have done AS
meat and drink and warmth began to
permeate the stranger. he seemed to
expand and tighten UP. His features
lost their paIlcr, and he grew more
ana more content with the idea that
he was not in the grave. AS he un-
derwent these changes. the people
about him got merrier and happier and
threw Off the temporary feeling OF de-
preston which he had laid upon them.
DO you always have your place
decorated like this?" he finally asked
Goskin.
"'This is Christmas eve" was the
reply.
The stranger was startled.
December twenty-fG lrth, sure
enough"
That the way put it Up, pard,''
When l was in England always
kept Christmas. But l had forgotten
that this was the night. I've been
wondering about in the mountains
until I've lest track Of the feast of LIE
church
Presently his eye fell upon the piano.
Where's the player" he asked.
"Never had any" said GOskin. blush
ing dI lHo eXpIeSlOH-
Il used to play when ! was young
Goskin almost tainted at the ad-
mission.
Stranger, do tackle it. and give us
a tune! Nary man in this camp ever
had the nerve to wrestle with that
music-box" His pulse beat faster,
for he feared that the man would re-
fuse
"I'll do the best can he said.
There was no stool. but Selling a
candle box he drew it up and seated
himself before the instrument. 1t
only required a few seconds for a
hush to come over the room.
That old coon is going to give the
thing a rattle
The sight Of a man at the piano
was something SO unusual that even
the faro dealer, who was about to take
in fifty dollar bet on the tray, paused
and did not reach for the money. Men
stopped drinking. with the glasses al
their lips. Conversation appeared to
have been struck with 4 sort Of paraly
sis. ani cards We're no longer shuffled
The old man brushed back his long
white locks, looked up to the ceiling
half closed his eyes. and in mystic
sort Of Ieverie passed his fingers owe,
the keys. He touched but single
note, yet the sound thrilled the room
1t was the key of his improvisation
and as he woye his chords together
the music laid its spell upon every
ear and heart He felt his way along
the keys, like a man treading uncer
tain paths: but he gained confidence
as he progressed, and presently ben
to his work like master. The instru
ment was not in exact tune. but the
: ears Of his audience, through long dis
use, did not detect anything RADICAL.
wrong. They heard succession o
grand chords, suggestion OF para
disc, melodies here and there, and i
was enough.
See him counter with his left! SAT-
an old rough, enraptured.
+ He calls the turn every time on tn
: upper end of the board" responder
, man with stack OF chips in hi
hand.
q The player wandered off into the oil
! ballads they had heard at home. Al
v the sad and melancholy. and tOuchin
o songs that came up like dreams c
o childhood, this unknown player drev
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-12-25
$50 REWARD.
To Compliant Pianer Player.

This he stuck up on the music rack.
and, though the inscription glared at
the frequenters of the room until mid
night, it failed to draw any musician
from his shell.
So the merry making went on; the
hilarity grew apace. Men danced and
sang to the music Cf the sQueaky
fiddler and wcrn-Cu+ Guitar as the
jolly crowd within tried to drown the
bowling of the storm without. Sud-
denly, they became aware of the pre-
sence of white-haired man, crouch
ing near the fireplace. His garments
such as were left-were wet with
melting snow, and he had half
starved. half-crazed expression. He
held his thin, trembling hands toward
the fire, and the light of the blazing
wood made them almost transparent.
He looked about him once in awhile
as if in search of something. and his
presence cast such a chill over the
place that gradually the sound of the
revelry was hushed, and it seemed
that this waif of the storm had brought
in with it all Of the gloom and cold
ness of the warning elements. Cos
kin, mixing up a cup of hot egg-nog
advanced and remarked cheerily:
Here. stranger, brace up! This is
the real stuff
The man drained the cup, smacked
his lips, and seemed more at home
Been prospecting. eli? Out in the
mountains caught in the storm?
Lively night, this!"
Pretty bad said the man.
Must feel pretty dry?"
The man locked at his steaming
clothes and laughed, as if Goskin's
remark was sarcasm.
How long out?"
-Four days
Hungry"
The man rose up, and walking over
to the lunch counter, fell to work upon
come roast bear, devouring it as an
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-12-25

scores OF men came TO Lne piaCe oE-
cry day to assist.
I'll put the bones in good order
''If you want the wires tuned up, I'm
the boy
i've got music to feed it for a
month"
Another brought a pair of blankets
for a cover, and all took the liveliest
interest in it. 1t was at last in a con-
diticn for business.
Its been shown its teeth all the
week We'd like to have it spit cut
something
Alas! there wasn't man to be founI
who could play upon the instrument.
Goskin began to realize that he had
losing speculation on his hands. He
had a fidler and a Mexican who tnrum
med a guitar A pianist would have
make his orchestra complete One day
a three-card monte player told friend
confidentiaily that he could knock any
amount of music cut OF the piano if he
only had it alone few hours to get
his hand in" This report spread
about the camp. but on being ques-
toned he vowed that he didn't know
note of music. 1t was noted, however,
often hung about the instrument and
looked upon it longingly, like hungry
man gloating over a beef steak in a
restaurant window. There was no
doubt but that this man had music in
his soul, perhaps in his flngers-ends,
but did not dare to make trial of his
strength after the rules of harmony
had suffered SO many years Of neglect.
So the fiddler kept on with his iigs
and the greasy Mexican paved his dis
cordant guitar. but no man had the
nerve to touch the piano They were,
doubtless, scores of men in the camp
who would have given ten ounces OF
gcid dust to haze been half an hour
alone with it, bat every mans nerve
shrank from the jeers whicn the crowd
would shower upon him should his
first attempt prove feail.re. 1t got
to be generally understood that the
hand which first esayed to draw music
from the keys must rot slCuch its
work.
w. G. Elliott, who has been away
from Carson for a number of years
drifted in yesterday to spend the holi
days with his folks. He is now loca
ted at Bingham Junction, Utah
1t was Christmas eve, and Goshin
according to his custom, had decorated
his gambling hell with sprays CT noun
tain cedar and a shrub whose crimson
berries did not seem 4 bad irmitatioI
Of English holly. The piano was GOV
cred with evergreens. and all that was
wanting to completely fill the cup O
Goskin's contentment was man t,
play the instrument.
Christmas night. and no piano
FOUNDER" he said "This is a mic;
country for Christian to live in. -
Getting piece OF paper he scrawle.
the words:
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-12-25
For Sale

Good dry split pine and limb wood,
has never been flumed and is prime for
use. Will be sold in quantity to suit
patrons. Saving done at short notice
cut TO suit patronA 4. SAVAGE.
Phone 191.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-12-25

The Appeal herewith presents
Christmas story, written some twenty
five years ago by s. P Davis, when ne
was a resident OF Virginia City.
AS the story has been Systematically
revamped in various forms in different
periodicals throughout the country, it
is presented to the readers of the Ap-
peal today in its original form.-Ed's.
note
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-16
DAsHING "FLoRoDoRA,

Tho real theatrical novelty CT the sea-
son in this city comes to the Academy OF
Music, February 22nd, for matinee and
night. when pretty, lively, dashing,
Kaleidoscope "Florodora'' comes to town.
This ringing success of the English
speaking world en- route to the cast from
. tour OF unparalleled success to San
Francisco. Denver. Omaha Kansas City.
Milwaukee. st. Paul Minneapolis and
New Orleans is enabled to stop here for
one performance and If critics and thea
tregocrs of the cities so far visited count
for anything the visit will be a treat
The company and production have re-
ceived more praising comment than any
similar organization which has ever visi-
ted this the country.
Among the principals with the company
are such well-favored players as Mr. W.
T. Carleton, Mr. Philip H. Ryley, Mr.
Chas. NJ Bowers, Mr.. NJ. ]. Smith. Mr.
Altred Cahil. Mr.. Joseph S. Colt and Mr.
Harry Burgess among-the men and among
those of the tair sex Miss Grace Dud-
Icy Miss Della Valdez, Miss Frances
Gordon. Miss Ida Doerge and Miss Selma
Nantell. The pretty madens in the ia
nous double eextette are Miss Helen
Morrison Miss Nan f. Randolph Miss
Daisy Leighton. Miss Blanche Siebert.
Miss Marion Lee and Miss Marion Dent
Grant 4 splendid chorus of eighty
voices and the company's own orchestra
os solo players from the Casino. New
y rk. and an exceptionally clever lot of
expert stage artisans comprise the organ
ization. They travel altogether by special
train. thus practically insuring their safe
arrival in each city and the health and
comfort of the players. 1t is classed as
tho highest and best and most thor
orghly equipped combination which has
ever appeared in this country outside of
New York city Seats on sale Wednes-
day morning at 10 o'clock.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-16
NOTICE.

Sealed Bids will be received by the
City Clerk until IL o'clock a. NJ, Of
February Goth, 1902, for the contract of
lighting the City of Raleigh for five
years. beginning May, 1902, and ending
May, 1907.
The city is now lighted by Electric
Arc-Lights and Gas. and the Light Com
mittee desire to consider the lighting OF
the city By electricity and gas, by cleo
tricity alone. and by gas alone; and re-
quest that bids specify charges for:
One hundred or more Electric Arc
Lights of 200 Candle power
One hundred or moro Electric Arc
Lights of 1000 Candle power.
One hundred or more Gas Lamps equip
ped. with Welsbach- burners of 80 Candle
power.
The contract will call for an all night
schedule.
Bids will be opened by the Light Com
mittee of the City of Raleigh, in the City
Clerks Office at II o'clock m. OF Fcbru-
AIRY 10th. 1902. in the presence of those
who desire to attend.
The City OF Raleigh reserves the right
to accept or reject any and all bids.
This February 9TH 1902.
LYNN WILDER,
Chairman OF the Light Committee.
2-9-l0t.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-16
q WONDERFUL scene.

II is said that the scenery used in the
production of molly Pitcher vii be
PRESENTED by Manager George H.. Bren-
ran in this city at the Academy of Mu-
sic on Tuesday night with Kathryn lSld
der in tho title role is the most elabo-
rate that has been seen OH the road this
season. Especial praise is given to the
last act Which is laid on the battle field
o. Monmouth. The action takes place On
Il hill overlooking the village and the
scenic sand cycloramic effects are said TO
he so realistic that the spectators L the
play can apparently look for miles into
the distant country. 1t is said that this
scene alone was two months in process
Of construction and enlisted the services
of small army of scenic artists. mo-
,hanics and carpenters. Miss Kidder viii
he seen in this city on Tuesday at the
Academy Reserved seats now on sale.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-16
THE POOR NEED HELP
AZ g
Mr.. John I. Pullen Makes -
Appeal For Contributions
The Heavy Snow, Following Upon Protracted
Cold Spell, Has Fallen Very Heavily
Upon he Other Half

Yesterdays heavy snow caught many
Of RaleigRs poor without even the bare
neeesseries Of life. fuel, warm clothing,
sven food. This weather, coming as it
does upon the heels of long cold spell,
las rendered the lot of "the other half
pitiahle indeed. Too many of us do not
realize, as we sit comfortably clothed in
our fire-lighted rooms at night, that
many = poor man out of work in this
very town today Is sitting in a cold.
chserless room, watching with unspeak-
able anguish his poor little children,
thinly clad, shivering, and weak from
rack, az fool huddled around the poor
nrnther, who has sacrificed for them the
food and clothing she should have had.
and has nothing more than she can give
them
Ralcighs citizens have done much dur
Ing tire last few weeks OF cold weather
TIC alleviate the sufferngs of the poor
~ the city, and doubtless this severe
SPELL Of weather will bring forth very
many more contributions TO this cause.
since the need of help has been vastly
increased by the deep snowfall
Yesterday the following appeal was re-
ceived from Mr.. John T. Pullen:
Have you contributed anything to-
wards the relief of the poor during this
severe weather? If you have rot. please
leave your contributions with any of the
banks Of our city as early as you can
Monday morning. A committee will wait
upon our citizens Monday and request aid
TO supply those who are destitute of the
necessities of life. Much good has been
done towards the relief of the poor for
the last few weeks. but moro money
is now needed to carry on the work.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-16

Z
LAND SALE.--NORTH CAROLINA,
BERTHE County, Superior Court
Burgess Urquhart, Administrator Of w.
Chas. Hardy,
John NJ Hardy and others, heirs at law
of VIM. Chas. Hardy, decd.
BY authority of the Superior court of
BERTHE county, made and entered in the
foregoing special proceedings, l will sell
at auction to the highest bidder, in Wind
sor, North Carolina, at the Court House
door. at II NJ, on
MONDAY, FEBRUARY nth, 1902
the following described lands in BERTHE
County, North Carolina:
First. The Kip Thompson tract of land
in Woodville Township, BERTHE County.
adjoining the lands of ]. Davis Reed,
Burgess Urquhart and others, and con-
tanning 1850 acres. more or less.
Second. The Lewis A. Thompson tract
of land in WoOdville Township, adjoining
the lands of f. D. Winston and others,
containing 1850 acres, more or less.
Third. The Dr. Coke Appletree farm
in Woodville Township adjoining the
lands of F. ID. Winston and others, con
tanning 500 acres more or less.
TERMS:-One- third cash, one third in
one year, and one-third in two years.
with privilege to purchaser to pay all
cash. A deed of trust on the property
must be executed to secure the deferred
payments, and interest on the same
These lands lie on the Roanoke River
and would make fine cattle range or
game preserve. They are very fertile
and there is coLsidera bic pioc, ash and
cypress timber upon them, and they are
within six Mis- OF the rail- oed For fur
t.,er Information address either Of the
undersigned.
BURGESS URQUHART.
Administrator. Lewiston. n. G.
w. l. WILLIAMS,
Norfolk. Va.
W, 3wks.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-16
Roosevelt Back in Washington
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington. Feb. H.-Presidont Roose-
vclt returned to the White House this
forenoon in a very happy frame of mind,
after five anxious days at the BEDSIDE OF
his boy. In his home coming the Presl-
dent had chance to make three snort
rear car speeches to the crowd at Nor-
cester. Woonsocket and Providence In
each he assured the waiting hundreds
that Tied" was all right and out OF the
woods.