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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-01-20
su1c1DE AT THE EBBITT HOUSE.
A Brother of ex-Congressman Barrett Kills
Himself

washington, Jan IA man apparently about
fo--y-hve wears old. who had been living at the
pbbitt House here for week, and who registered
a. 7 Bruce, Ottawa committed suicide IN his
-,on ro-dav BY shooting himself through the
heart His correct name is believed 70 be A "
barrett as that name signed 20 a letter which
evidently had been written while he was contem-
plating the act and the initials A ". 3 are on
an umbrella which had been purchased IN London
in 1861 In the letter tbs Laid MS mlsforrunes
married woman, older than himself on whom ne
said b spent all his His wife. IL appears
had LEFT him last August and since thsn ne saic
he had gone 10 the dogs rapidly Reference Is
made in the letter TO a Mr.. May. presumably the
suicides farher-in-Iaw. who has q factory AZ
Toronto. - .,...s
Is that Barrett is a brother Of ex-CcngressFaan W
3 Rarretr Of NassaChuse A teieBrarn received
srora the latter said that Horace n Anterior see
ratarv OF ReprcsenJ atiye z " Rooerts woulo
care far the body OF his brother Ar- Atnerton
immediately recognized the body as mat Of BafIeu
when he saw II at the morgus- The suicide AZ one
tirrs VS. secretary OF legation at Caracas. VEN
sz1I4Ia when Mr.. Scruggs was minister tner
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-01-20
PANTHER RESUMES HER BLOCKADE.
Wsrship Guarding the Entrance to Mara
caibo Lake

Maracaibo. Venezuela. Jan. 19.-There is no
communication between Maracaibo and the
Fort of San Carlos, which was shelled Saturday
by the German cruiser Panther. and which re-
turned the fire with the result that the warship
retreated in the direction of Curacao One hun
dred and twenty shots were fired from the fort
during the engagement, and the walls of the
fort were slightly damaged The Panther has
resumed her position at the entrance of Lake
Maracaibo, where she maintains the blockade
The reports that the German gunboat. at the
time Of the engagement. was trying 10 force the
entrance of the lake in order TO capture the
Venezuelan guuboat Miranda, which is in hid
ing there, are generally believed here. The Ven
ezuelan Government has given out a statement
TO this effect.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-01-20
TARIFF RET4LI4TTON
Notice to Countries Hhch Nay DIS
eliminate against United States
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MR.. LODGE.


Washington. Jan. Ex-senator Lodge to-day
introduced resolution directing the Commit
tee on Finance to inquire whether certain coun-
tries discriminating against the United
States, and, if so, what law should be passed
to give preferential duties to the nations which
do not discriminate against this country The
resolution refers to the determinations OF
France, Germany and Russia against the United
States. II went TO the table in order 10 give
Senator Aldrich an opportunity to make state
mept concerning the subject. The text Of the
resolution follows
Resolved, first, That the Committee on Fl
nance be instructed to inquire and report to the
Senate whether any, and, If so. what countries
discriminate against any article or articles the
growth or product Of the soil or industry Of the
United states by levytng upon such article or
articles duties, imposts. excuses or taxes in ex-
cess of those levied upon similar articles I'M
ported from other countries or further in any
way fail 10 admit the products Of the United
States on terms as favorable as those accorded
10 any other nation.
Second, That If il should appear that any
country or countries discriminate against the
United States in the manner aforesaid the Com
whether It is not advisable that suitable law
should be enacted by which maximum and
minimum rates Of duty shall be established
advantage in rates Of duty to the prod
ucts of those countries which do not dis
crirninate against the products Of the soil
industry of the United States, but admit
them on an exact equality with similar articles
the products of other countries and the terms
and at the rates Of duty accorded 70 the most
favored nation.
The resolution is intended as notice to
foreign governments which discriminate or pro-
pose TO discriminate against the United States
that this country will seek method of retalia-
ton. It is understood the Senate Finance Com
nittee would not attempt 10 originate legislation
m the subject. but would prepare plan
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-01-20
HOUSE PASSES DIPLOMATIC BILL.
Charges Made Against Members of the
Consular Service

Washington. Jan 1s-The House transacted con-
siderable business to-day Several miscellaneous
measures were passed, among them the Senate
Hawaiian fire claims bill The Diplomatic and Con
sular appropriation bill passed and fair prog
ress was made with the District of Columbia bill
Mr.. Mcclellan. OF New-York precipitated a dis
cIIssion concerning the diplomatic and consular
service which took a wide range and led TO some
rather scandalous charges against consular repre-
sentatives in Mexico by Nj Slayden. Of Texas
Mr. Mcclellan submitted some interesting figures
TO demonstrate that the consular service was IN
derpaid and overmanned. He made comparisons
with other first class countries which showed that
American consular and diplomatic officers receive
the lowest salaries but that the total cost OF the
service was increased by the excessive number of
such officers. in some cases double and treble the
number maintained by other countries.
Mr. Slayden severely criticised the char
acter Of American consular officers abroad espe-
cially some OF hose IN Mexico. Some of the
Mexican cousulates. he said. were made regular
asylums for 'invalids and drunkards." 1t makes
an American blush" said he TO hear the stories
that are told OF some OF official representa-
tives." Proceeding, he told how United States
consul ar Saltillo. Mexico. with two companions.
last summer entered the Office Of newspaper
editor 10 assault him.
nent against this offcisl?" asked Mr.. Adams. OF
Charges have been repeatedly made replied
Mr. SIayden This particular official LEFT town
between night and morning while I was In the
city. The particular vice Of our representatives.
Mr. Slayden proceeded 10 say seemed 10 be drunk
enuess and he referred 10 the case OF the special
envoy sent by a Democratic President some years
ego who. he said got drunk ar e Paso and
pairted a broad red streak down the City OF
Mexico one thousand miles to the south" He also
told OF a consular official who. he said, years
ago "a wned the American flag for forty cents with
v hich TO buy drink The closing chapter OF his ar
raignnent was the charge that an American vice
consul had been charged with being implicated m
M Mr Nd Adams member Of the Foreign Affairs
Committed said ne glad the question OF re-
forming consular service was attracting aLte-
ton.
stsreuents made as ISLANDERS the consular ser
1,fcs He declared that they not justified. and
thai be was prepared 70 prove ny the opinteps or
L. ding pubIlcists abroad shat the United states
Ta5 RE hest consular service in the world.
The nm then was passed. and the House took up
the District Of Columbia appropriation bill II
carries 81 6s 49, being 4444 less than the appro-
nriafion FOR the current year and Sal5a23 less
iran the estimates Half OF the bill was read. and
AT sos % m the House adjourned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-01-20
CALL MONROE DOCTRINE SUBLIME.

The officials in charge Of the mail service in the
foreign countries embraced in the Postal Cnlon re-
oeiva1 CONCENTRATIONS on Christmas Day from
Postmaster Van Colt. Of this city In the answer
received yesterday from the officials at Porto
Cabeuo, Venezuela the following paragraph. as
translated, occurs,
In moments so violent and painful for our coun-
r-v in moments 50 SOrrowful for the Pan-Arnerlcan
Continent. moments in which European arnpl i2
Comes 70 ma ke nstentation OF power and vain might
AGAINST weak nations. seeking 70 trample on ana 70
modest the sublime doctrine Of Monroe, Is Tor NE
and nv employees cause OF just rejoicing 10 re-
ceive greeting and embrace from you me rep
resentative of progress, Industry. character ana "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-01-20
BOWEN REFUSED PAY FROM CASTRO.

here this morning from Venezuela in the dispatch
boat Dolphin and started for Washington this al
ternoon where he will arrive tomorrow morning
Concerning the reports that he had been orered
extravagant sums Of money by President Castro
- -a,-eesn+ the government Of Venezuela in the
4fs-411e with European powers, Mr.. Bowen SAID that
manv false statements had been circulated
when the question Of remuneration was men
toned he said 4 informed President Castro that
would MT accent more than was required for my
ec-rsI EXPENSES and 7 put outside limit OF SocJ
on the sum This paid 10 me in golq on my
departure from La Guayra- That Is all sS4e0
ard il is all I will receive.
Ninister Bowen was accompanied BY Ms VII
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-01-20
THE sENATE's OPEN SESSION.
Bailey Objects to Consideration Of Bills from
the Republican Side.

Washington, Jan Is.-Mr Bailey, OF Texas. To-
5s, Objected 10 consideration by unanimous con-
ser- Of all bills from the Republican side, on the
s-o,ud that the Senators from New-York had IN
terfered with bill 70 make Port Arthur Tex e
,.o-+ If entry which was. he asserted a matter
..4,- local IN the State Of Texas A discussion
srose which was terminated by Mr.. Culom NOV
g an executive session to consider the Cuban reel
r.reottv treaty After half an hour in executive
session the doors were reopened ana MT forahsr
ti,7ped his remarks favorfng Statehood for Okla
ta,,,a Arizona and New-8Iexco. The Senate at
: .ass adjourned until ro-TnoTrn~-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-01-20
GATES WANTS TO REPLY TO MORGAN

Louisville Jan 1s.-'The Courier Journal says
to-day that John ". Gates and his associates nave
demanded q hearing before the Interstate COM
rnsrce Commissioners. that they may reply 70 tesI-
rnouv given in New-York last week by J. P1erpont
Morgan and George w Perkins. IN connection with
the investigation OF the Louisville and Nashville
deal This information came last night IN a teIe-
-@r- IN Colonel Bennett II. Young. who was Ellof-
rev for the Kentucky railroad commissioner our
inS t5a hesring The telegram says that Gates
Fees rhs+ an Injustice done 70 him BY the EVIL
5ence given by Messrs Morgan and Perkins
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-01-20
SEVEN DEAD ON MASSACHUSETTS
Admiral Higginson Sends Further Partiou-
lars of the Explosion.

Washington Jan. 19.-The following cable dis
patch was received this morning at the Navy De
pa-trnent from Rear sAdmiral Higginson dated San
Juan January IS
Seven dead altogether: Robert Rule. T; H Lees
ssr : 2 Malino~sky. X J. Plat. Andrew hen
erickson Albert Tackle and Walter W 4 shert
Two living: Patterson and Dossett- Patterson S
recovery probable Dossetts recovery doubtful
The dead were buried with military honors a san
Imam Ma ssachusetts now al san Juan SICK men
in hospitaI Called Dunlap for information. Iacke
died D. m. Saturday; Shert died Sunday a m
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-01-20
CAsTRo's FORCED LOAN SUBSCRIBED

Caracas. Jan. 19-The government forced loan,
which amounts to S482. 900. was subscribed en-
tirely to-day by the banks and the native and
foreign merchants of Venezuela The govern
ment is gratihed with this answer TO its appeal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-01-20
BIG STRIKE IN VIENNA.
Twenty-Five Thousand Garment Workers
Go Out.

Vienna. Jan. 1e-Twenty-hve thousand gar
r,An+ workers and their assistants went on
strike TODAY for an Increase in pay and a re-
.duction in their hours They assert the present
niece rates are inadequate and that they are
compelled TO work from fourteen 10 sixteen
hours q day for starvation wages They de-
rnand a rate of payment which will permit them
70 live decentIv and a working day OF eleven
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-09-03
NORTH POWNAL.

Samuel Griggs is at Stamford.
Reuben Robinson is visiting in New
Jersey.
Contractors Scrivens and Myers are
enlarging c. q. Myers residence.
Miss Bessie Gardner, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs Dewey c. Gardner will
leave September 9th for Mortified,
Mass, to enter the Mortified Semin-
airy, where she expects to take four
years course.
The funeral of Niles N. Rood was
held at the Union church Sunday af-
ternoon. The church was filled with
relatives and friends. Rev Robert H.
Washburne delivered a discourse
based on II Kings oil. Selections
we're sung by Mrs A. B. Gardner and
daughter jeanette. There was a great
profusion of flowers. The bearers
we're c. H. Myers, William Campbell,
L. L. Morgan, Fl. w. Morgan, George
Greene and H. NJ. Odell. The inter
ment was in Oak Grove cemetery at
Pownal. Mr. Rood was "A years of
age and died Thursday night after
nine days illness with appendicitis,
He was son of Comrade Franklin
Rood but has made his home for sew
eral years with his aunt, Mrs Della
Rood. A large circle of friends mourn
his sudden departure.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-09-03
Esate Of Elijah Downs
Notice of Settlement and Application
for Distribution.

STATE OF VERMONT, At q session Of the
District OF Bennington, ss. Probate Court, hol.
den at the Probate Once In Bennington In said
District on the 18th day of August, A. d. 1908.
Present. John V. Carney, Judge.
Henry A. Johnson, executor OF the
estate Of Elijah Downs. late OF Ben
lngtOn II said District deceased, pre-
sents his administration account for exam
nation and allowance, and makes application
for a decree Of distribution and partition of the
estate Of sgid deceased
WhereupOn, Il is ordered by said Court, that
said account and said application be referred
TO session thereof, 10 be held at the Probate
once aforesaid, on the 7th day Of Sept, A.
D., 1903, for hearing and decision thereOni
And 1t Is further ordered, that notice
thereof be given to all parties interested by
publication of the same three
weeks successfully In the Banner and Re
former, newspaper published at Bennington,
previous 70 said time appointed for hearing,
that they may appear at said time and place,
and show cause II any they may have, why said
account should not be allowed, and such decree
made.
record whereof is ordered to be made.
A true record.
Attest JOHN v. CARNEY, Judge
A true copy OF the original record
BOWS Attest. JOHN v. CARNEY. Judge,
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-09-03
DORSET

A party from Manchester visited the
quarries Monday, coming up on the
marble train.
Several members of the Dorset Field
club were in Manchester last week for
the golf tournament.
Mrs c. B. Templeton entertained
party of friends in the parlors of the
Barrows House one evening last week.
Mrs Crittenden, Miss Crittenden and
Mrs Cornell took a carriage drive
through Pawlet and Rupert Friday af-
ternoon.
A dance was given in the village
hall Friday evening. There was
large attendance. Connell and Nc
Bride furnished the music.
Prof. John E. Colburn of Manches-
ter and DR. c. H. Dunton of Poultney
have been 10 town. The former in the
interest of Burr and Burton seminary,
the latter for Troy Conference acad-
envy.
Those from Dorset who visited the
Equinox at Manchester last week we're
NJ. V. Barbour and wife, Victor d.
Barbour, Mrs E. L. Grondahl, Miss
F. Parsons, Miss Holley and Miss La
Selle.
The Seattle, (Washington) Post
Intelligence for Sunday, August %,
contains half page article concern
ing Mrs Hannah Crandall Mulligan
and her lS-year-old daughter. Mrs
Mulligan is the daughter of the late
George Crandall.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-09-03
500 Reward, 500.

The readers OF this paper viii be pleased TO
learn that there is at least one dreaded disease
stages and that is Catarrh Halls CatarTh
Cure Is the only positive cure now known 70
the medical fraternity. Catarrh being a con.
stitutiOnal disease, requires a constitutional
treatment. Halls CatarTh Cure is taken In.
ternally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces OF the system, thereby des-
troying the foundation Of the disease and Civ
ing the patient strength by building up the con
stitution and assisting nature In doing its work
The prOprietOrs have so much faith In its cur
alive powers, that they OfIer One Hundred dol.
lars for any case that II fails TO cure Send
for list of testimonials,
Sold By Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-09-03
USE ALIENS FOOT.EASE,

powder to be shaken into the shoes. Your
feet feel swollen. nervous and hot. and get tired
easily. II you have aching feet. try Aliens
FOot-Ease. IL rests the feet and makes new or
tight shoes easy. Cures aching. swollen, sweat
ing feet blisterS And callous spots Relieves
eorns and bunions of all pain and gives rest and
comfort. Try It TO-DAY. Sold by all Druggists
and Shoe Dealers, Csc. Don't accept any sub
stitute Trial package FREE. Address Allen
S, Olmsted, lie Roy, NY 2Iw4
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-09-03
High Grade columbia" Undsrskits

Made by the Columbia Skirt Company. OF New
York They also make columbia" Safety
Belts and Hose Supporters, Shirt Waist
Holders, etc. A postal will bring samples,
prices, etc Mrs. NJ. c. KlOcR, Az Main street,
Is the agent for Bennington and vicinity.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-09-03
daadnche Curan Erea.

Call here aud get free san pie Of
HENRH'S Headache Powders. We re
sund the money on a % cent box if not
satisfactory. B. A. Quinlan. 27tf
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-02-06
A MATCH FOR A MILLION.
winning n wrestsinE Bout the Foun-
dalton of a Fortune.


dalton of a. Fortune.
Had | caught my train that night"
laughed the man who has had nothing
to do for a. quarter of a century but to
sit and watch pine trees grow to swell
his bank account. Il would probably be
a farmer now trying to raise a mort
gage and a few other things. had
gone TO a little town In lower Wiscon
sin to see a colt that a man there want
cd to sell. l was a good judge OF stock
and pretty shrewd on a trade. but a
greener country lad new broke into a
town. | would have walked back 10
the farm after | found myself too late
for the train. but | saw a handful an
nouncing a show that night and could
not resist the temptation to see II.
though 1t did cost a quarter.
I'm my hilarious appreciation ! was
more of an entertainment than they
had on the stage. especially as ! vas
utterly oblivious to the fact that ] die
not look like any one else In the U
ence. Toward the end of the perform
ance IA huge fellow came out, tossed
duDOu bIiiH III ihN dI+ Wv LIZ 10
AZ aims length and lifted heavy
weights. After this showing of his
he offered $40 to any n
whom he could not throw inside of
two minutes. vas the crack wrestler
in all our section. though none present
knew ii. and | felt as though he hal
lenge was aimed directly at me.
turned hot and cold during a few sec
onds of extreme silence. Then | sprane
up aud as | came IL of my old blouse
shouted, I'll go you. b'gosh!
There was n roar of laughter. and
then some of those about mt urged me
not to go up there and have my neck
broken. But one old man told me to
go In and do my best. 1t was a tough
job. but | finally threw the giant al
most through the floor with a hip lock.
There was Il little hesitancy about Civ.
ing me the $40. but the crowd shouted
until got it. The old man took lie
home with him. and in a week | had
charge of all the cams in his lumber
camps. In time | became n partner,
and he cleared the way TO make me
rich. That was really a match for a
million Washington Stu"
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-02-06
Exhsbition Of splendid Heroism.

Exhibition of Splendid Heroism.
We do not need to turn always to
battlenelds for deeds of herolsm. No
more splendid exhibition Of self sacri-
fcing courage and endurance has late
iy been witnessed than that of humble
fisher folk of the little village Of Caro-
In rescuing the passengers and crew
of the French steamer Russie, stranded
OF the coast Of Bouches-du-Rhone on
the Mediterranean sen.
The Russie went ON the rocks In q
Violent storm. and all on board were in
imminent peril. T be storm continued
for four days and to the danger Of be-
ing engulfed In the angry sea was
added that of starvation. as the ships
food supply had become about exhaust
ed. When the stranded ship was sight
ed. the fishermen of Caro- began their
work Of rescue, but it was a task that
might have appalled, the stoutest
hearts. A line was extended from the
shore to the ship. but this was time and
again severed. AZ the risk of their
lives and at the cost of great physical
hardship the brave fishermen pushed
their dorries into the seething surf in
an effort to reach the stranded vessel.
Repeatedly were the small boats over
turned and hurled back against the
shore by the tremendous force of the
waves. Still the fishermen heroically
fought the elements and finally after
four days of perilous endeayor succeed
ed In resculng all ON board the Russie,
numbering 125 passengers and crew.
The isherwomen brought succor for
those exhausted from fright. exposure
aud hunger. and all the hospitality
which the little village afforded was
extended.
1t is gratifying to learn that the
steamship company has distributed 90
COG francs among the rescuing fisher
men. The reward. though prompt, is
none too great. Many Frenchmen have
worn the cross of the Legion of Honor
for less c%onpicuous acts of heroism
than were exhibited by these humble
fishermen.
There Is g striking contrast between
the noble conduct of the simple fisher
folk of Caro- and the exhibition of bru-
tallty and cowardice on the part of the
officers and crew of the French steamer
La Bourgogne. when she was wrecked
and her passengers lost off the coast of
Halifax "A year or so ago.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-02-06

Bishop Potter has a rather high idea
of the qualities which should 90 to
make up II chief of police of New York
city In the first place he thinks he
ought to he n military man. and Incl
dentally a Il of intelligence. a gentle
a in eye"y sense of the word. one
qualified to minSlp IN the highest walks
of life. onr IN sympathy with all
grades Of society instead of merely
with the vicious. and capable Of max
ing his office one of social dignity.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-02-06
Mysterious Circumstance.

One pale and sallow and the other
fresh and rosy. Whence the differ
ence1 She who is blushing with health
Dr.. Kings New Life Pills to
maintain it. BY gently arousing the lazy
organs they compel good digestion and
head off constipation. Try them. Only
Csc. at all druggists.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-02-06
Nearly Forfeits His Life.

A runaway almost ending fatally,
started a horrible ulcer on the leg Of !.
B. Orner, Franklin Grove, III. For fodr
years it defied all doctors and all rem
edies. But Bucklen's Arnica Salve
had no trouble to cure him. Equally
good for Burns. Bruises. Skin Erup-
tons and Piles. Csc at all druggists
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-02-06

Lord Kitchener appears to he having
difficulty in getting the re-enforcements
needed for his operations. Can II he
that k~itchener's name no longer strikes
terror 10 the hearts of the enemy in
the field or receives consideration Il
the hands of friends at homei