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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-21
POLITICS IN BARRE
More Complications in City and Town
and More Wrangling.

Rarre. Aug. 19-The caucus held last
week under calls of the regular and the
"Clement' republican city COMMITTEES each
filed ticket headed republican, AS only
one ticket can be so designated on the Of
fetal ballot il developed upon City Clerk
3. II. Wells to decided which committec
should have the precedence. In order to
satisfy himself Clerk Wells gave a hearing
to both committees, which heightened out
into a wrangle. Each committee presented
it's claims to the first position and the title
of republican on the official ballot. After
a two hours discussion the city clerk de-
cded that the ticket nominated by the
regulars was entitled to the designation
of republican and the first position on
the ballot The Clement" committee
then filed their ticket under the heading
"indepcrdent republican,
The political situation in the town
of Barre became considerably involved
last evening when John W. Averil,
at the solicitation of his friends, filed
his nomination papers for representative
with Town Clerk W. H. Miles. Mr.. Avcrll
is republican and a supporter of McCu-
Tough for governor. w. j. Clapp. the 9th r
republican candidate filed his papers last
evening.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-21
A TRIBUTE TO VERB.

Judge Powers then said that w. Seward
Webb a former candidate for governor,
hut who withdrew when he saw that there
would not he harmony in the party by
further continuance, had come all the
way from Bar Harbor TO answer the roll
call but not to make a spceCh, He was
supporting General Mccullough and asked
that the marked contrast he noted
between DR. Webbs attitude and that of
Clement and that the republicans would
remember DR.. Webb in due time. They
would also remember Clement in Septem-
her, a sentiment that brought forth from
the large audience enthusiastic applause
Among those seated upon the platform
were eN-Gov. c. S. Page, x-Lieut. GOV,
Nelson w. F'ikc Of Isle La Motto Freder-
lex .. Fleetwood. candidate for secretary
of State and members Of the press. notic-
able event occurred when Dr. Webb was
escorted to tho platform by Mr.. Fleetwo ood
during the speech making. DIT. Webb was
cheorcd heartily, an indication that every
one were pleased with his attitude toward
the State ticket
After the close Of the addresses General
McCnllouGh held a reception and everyone
seemed to be bent upon offering words OF
encouragement and pledging their support
In September. The Morrsville and Water
willie bands were in attendance and enliVen-
ed the exercises with choice selections.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-21
REPUBl|CAN|SM
Expounded to tn 0esidents CT
St. Albans b. ur Able
Speal-
-
n
HALL WAS q AED FULL
-,
mission-Clement's False Position
-Congressman Powers Speak
for Older Republicans.


st. Adams, Aug. @-The republican
ally held at the city hall Tonight was
rand success from every standpoint. -Four
# the states best speakers faced an auhi-
nee of lullN Loo people while a crowd ol
July 500 were unable To gain adnittanoe
md listen to the argument on local, coun-
y, State ana national issues presented III
manly, forCeiul and convincing arguments
Which will surely bear weight and fruit
III the second Tuesday of September. 1t
Was 4 great niSht for ST. Adams. The
business of the evening opened at Cham
>lain hall on Lake street at IN where the
don. Fuller &. smith Gen. j. G MCCul-
'ough, and the Hon. f. {. Archibald ad-
dressed a good-sizcd gathering after IA
hort concert by the ST. Albans Brigade
'Hnd.
A special train from Richford and inter
mediate statiurs brought a crowd of over
No people. accompanied bv the Enosburgh
Brass nand Whil, spccial electric cars
rom SwHnton brought about 100 people
md the Swanton band.
Former Navor Fuller G Smith WAS the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-21
ORANGE DEMOCRATS.

Orange Aug. 1a.-The democratic eau
Gus of the town of Orange was held last
evening at the town hall. Oscar Dickie was
nominated for representative. receiving /;
votes out of II. The moderator OF the eau
Gus was George Tillotson and the sec
retary A. 5 Martyn A union justice tickct
WIS nominated
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-21
VERMONT PENSIONERS,

Washington Aug. 3O,-vcrmont pensions
Originals, Frank Wiley, Topsham, SO; in
crease, reissue, Hollis =. Tomlson, West
Bolton $40, Hiram Graves, Marshhcld, $l2
Joel Bin, dead, Iyndonvllc, S24.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-21
Residents of "Spunky La
mOilIe" Are Enthusiastic
Cally Republican.
MCCULLOUGH AND SHAW.

Made Two Strong Speeches. County
Launches Boom for Shaw for President in
l908-Secretary of the Treasury Sounds Key
note of the Campaign on Tariff Revision
Mccullough Asks That Clement Be Buried
September So He Will Dig Downwards-
F. C. Archibald Handles the Bolter and His
Fraudulent Claims Without Gloves-Great
Demonstration for DR.. w. S. Webb
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-21
MAsMINGTON COUNTY POLITICs
GLEN ENT AT JOHNSON.

johnson, Aug 20.-About 300 people,
largely from Hyde Park and Morrisville
listened to p. w. Clement the republican
holter tonight and also heard the Morris
vile Military band.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-21
MAKING READY FOR
NEW ENGLAND TRIP
Busy Day for the President and Force
at Oyster Bay.

OYSTER BAY, y. Y. Aug 2I--Presi-
dent Roosevelt and the executive Off
Gers. clerks. stenogEaphers. and messen-
gers are busy today dfsDosing OF The
business which must be cleared away
before the twelve days New England
trip. which begins tomorrow. IS con-
nenced.
The immense business OF the Office has
been kept well in hand however. and
but little extra execti0n IS required 20
relieve the present congestion. The
President, who has obtained more rest
in the last two weeks than during all the
rest OF the time be has been at Sasa-
mere Hin, vii undertake the forthcoIn-
ing trip free from fatigue. lie is strong
and we'll and in the best OF spirits.
Secretary C9Ttelyou viii not reach
this place until tomorrow morning. "a
time to sail for New haven with the
President on board the Sylph.
The following guests were entertained
BY the President at luncheon today:
Folney C. Foster, Of Chicago: Sena-
tor Pritehard. Of North Carolina. Con
gresham William Alden Smith, OF Mich
tgan; Assemblyman J. S. Van Duser. OF
Horseheads. n Y; John :. SIeieSr, ed
itCr OF 'Lcslies Weekly" I" and Chairman
s. g. Williams, OF the state Republican
committee OF louisiana
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-21
Foresees Dire Result in
Combination of Big
Industries.
DIsAGREEs WITH MORGAN
Aged FinancieT Believes Trusts Are a
Menace to Government, oppzesso-s OF
People, and VIII Ultimately Cause
a General Revolt.

NEW YORK. Aug 21.-According to
the Evening World. Russell Sage. fer
more than sixty-fve years one Of the
closest observers OF finance and the
temper cG the American people, does
not agree with J. Pierpont Morgan re-
Garding the combination and consoI-
dation Of all the great industries Mr.
Sage believes that the combination OF
ALI the great industries will inevitably
result in one of the greatest financial
crashes ever seen in the United States,
and that, too. at no very distant period.
Mr.. Sage is quoted as saying:
Result in Financial Disaster.
Combinations OF all great industries
are a menace to the Government Such
combinations are not only q menace,
but are the oppressors Of the people.
Should an era of combinations ensue,
the American people VIII certainly re-
volt against them. and e they do there
viii be financial ruin such as people
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-21
MEN AND BLOODHOONDS
In KENTUCKY HAN HUNT
Body of Zeda Wick Found
Shockingiy Mutilated
sizteen-Year-old Girl of RusseIlville
the victim-Lynching Said to Be
Certain.

RUSSELLYILLE. KY, Aug. Blur
fed under a lot of leaves. the body CT
Miss Zeda yfck, the sixteen-year- old
daughter OF Charles Wick, a prosperous
farmer, was found att o'clock yesterday
afternoon The body had been thrown
into q fence corner and leaves were
spread over II in way calculated 70
create the impression tnat the wind had
Blown them there.
4 couple OF large stones with fresh
biOodstaips on them were found near
by, and the bruises and fractures on The
girls head. On which lay large-sized
stone, show tnat they were the instru-
ments OF her death.
The body vas removed to the former
home where the coroner examined i
and found that the unfortunate girl had
been criminalIy assaulted by her mur-
derer.
News OF the crime spread rapidly and
il short time a posse OF citizens vas
formed with the determination to burn
the murderer at the stake Scouts were
sent out in all directions 10 ind some
clue and blocdhounds were also put on
the scent. The man-hunt was still on
at midnight. at which time not a trace
of the fugitive had been found. That
he viii be appTehended is foregone
conclusion. and that summary and av-
ful justice viii be meted out 70 him IS
likewise assured.
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Cause of Assault on Well
Known Retired Officer
Not Known,
WOUNDS ARE NOT SERIOUS
No Eyewitnesses-Two Shots Fired
First Inficting Slight Wound in
Breast and Second Not Taking Effect,
Johnson Gives Himself Up.

Major George A Armes, the civil wal
veteran and one Of the best knowa resi-
dents Of the National Capital, was shot
at his country home, Fairfield, shortly
after 8 o'clock this morning by J. Ro-
land Johnson, former manager Of the
place Two bullets were fred. one OF
which entered the right breast. and
glanced toward the shoulder. while the
other went wild The wound is not re-
garded as serious
Johnson has surrendered himself 10
the police. and it is likely he will be re-
leased on bonds this afternoon. Prior
to going TO Police Headquarters. he went
20 his home on the Hurdle Farm, and on
his way downtown stopped at the Office
of Creed Il Fulton, his attorney. Ar
rangemeRts are being made at the Of
fee OF District Attorney Gould for his
release OF bonds. The amount VIII de-
pend on the extent Of Major Armes' in
iuries.
The shooting, which happened on the
porch of the hotel, was OF a decidedly
mysterious character. There we're no
eyewitnesses TO the shooting. and the
principals declined 10 discuss the affair.
After the shooting Major Armes went
to his family physician, who dressed the
wound, and during the day he denied
himself 70 all callers. Owing to 8Iajor
Armes' weakened condition no attempt
has been made 10 probe for the bullet.
which IS lodged in the feshy part Of the
upper arm.
Three weeks ago. It is said. johnson
had been managing the Fairfield, hav-
ing secured lease upon the property
from Major Armes, and the building
was comfortably filed with guests.
Trouble ensued, however. about the
management. and three weeks ago Mr.
Johnson left the premises and together
with his family moved to the Hurdle
farm where he opened q boarding house.
Johnson Sat on Porch Talking.
According 10 Benjamin F spates. who
has since acted as manager OF the Fair
field. and who was the only eyewitness
70 the shooting, Johnson called at the
Fairfield early in the morning and sat
for some little time on the south portico
talking with one Of thc guests. Mr.
spates said he paid no particular atten-
ton 10 the man until he heard 2 pistol
shot ring out from IN front Of the house.
AIa5e~ Armes. Mr Spates said, was
then sitting in a rocking chair When
Mr. Epates ran into the front OF the
house he saw Major Armes backing into
the hallway holding his left hand to his
right breast. The front of his coat was
powder burned. johnson was following
him with the smoking revolver stiH in
his hand. Upon sseing Spates, Major
Armes cried cut;
Keep him away for Gods sake. In
shot"
With that. Mr. spates started toward
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-21
ANCESTRAL HOME OF
WASHINGTON FOR SALE

sale. The estate consists of 204 acres,
with the manor house in which Wash
ington's ancestors Of the sixteenth and
seventeenth centuries lived
Over the porch of the house in an
tique carving Is the original coat-of-
arms OF the Washington family. from
which the American Tag was designed
Wanted for Mount Vernon.
There is some talk of the Govern
ment buying the estate and Transforming
the grounds into a public park and max
ing the Washington home an American
museum. Il is also stated that Ameri-
cans in London are contemplating the
purchase Of the home, transferring 1t to
Mount Vernon in sections and there re-
erecting it.
in the event Of a purchaser for the
Washington homestead not being found
the st. Louis Fair may secure the loan
of the house during the exposition in
that city.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-21
RUSSELL SAGE PREDICTS
GREAT FINANCIAL CRASH

have never dreamed OF in the history
Of the world
There are certain times when com
biHations are useful and beneficial When
several Industries are beginning business
it Is well fer the individuals to combine
for mutual protection until the business
is gotten on its feet
Consolidation Means Ruin.
When the business is firmly estab-
Hshed the combination should be dis
-uptsd and conducted along Individual
lines. The embarrassment Of one indi-
vidual would not then mean the wreck
ing Of the Industry. It is better to have
such Industries divided among several
individuals than combined INTO one
great corporation, the embarrassment
Of which would mean the ruin Of 2lI
Industries conducted along individual
lines have many safeguards Instead Of
but one source each individual has sew
eral, separate and distinct from the 9TH
ers, to which to apply for aid during any
great trouble
American People viii Revolt.
IF a combination is continued after
the industry IS well established it be-
comes a monopoly and menace TO its
own commercial life as we'll IS 10 the
Cover nment
The American people viii most Ger
tainly revolt at no very distant time
against the enormous combinations Of
the various industries If continued
combinations viii some day result II
financial ruin nor only 10 those inter
ested but 10 the country.
The success offending the combina-
tions of some industries has led TO the
beIief that the same success viii mari.
the organization OF other great comDi-
nations. This viii not prove so. and
before many years everyone VIII realize
Il
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-21
Revision Is Always De-
moralizing to Business
and Prosperity.
ILLINOIS WANTS NO CHANGE
Present Schedule Not Sacred, But It
Can Be Reauanged at Some Time IL
Future-House Appropriations Chair
man in the City.

Representative Cannon Of Illinois
chairman OF the House Committee on
Appropriations. Is in Washington for a
day or two on his way from the Massa-
chUsetts coast. where he was a guest OF
Secretary Moody on the Dolphin.
'EYill you promise your people IL the
campaign this summer that Congress
viii revise the tariff at the next ses-
sion2" he was asked by reporter to-
dag.
Nay. nay. replied Air. Cannon: Why
should I make such promise2 There
Is nothing sacred about the present tar
III schedule. but it is always demoraIiz-
ing TO business to have Congress begin
the work Ct revising tie tariff. The
manufacturer awaits 10 see what VIII be
the result. working only on orders; the
merchant buys only what he feels Ger
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-21
DANGER OF CONFLICT
IN WEST VIRGINIA
Miners Enraged Because Nor Union
Men Are Being Put to Work.

CHARLESTON, W. Va. Aug. 21.-
There is extreme danger OF a conflict
between the guards and miners who are
at work and the strikers who are still
maintaining the contest for recogni-
tion In the New River field.
Agents Of the operators have been ar
irving daily with large parties of non
union men from other sections of this
State and from other States. who have
been distributed about the various oper-
ations on Loup Greek and IN the oper-
ations Of the White Oak Valley.
In all il is estimated that at least zoe
have been taken into the field since the
early part of last week THIS has
greatly enraged the strikers and a seyi-
Gus outbreak seems inevitable.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-21
HlGGIES0N'S SQUADRON
H0VE2ED GFF ROCKP0RT
Net a Sight CT the Enemy Has Been
Caught

R0cKFoRT. Mass. aug. zL-AIl night
long most OF The fighting ships Of Rear
Admiral Higginsoa's Blue Squadron"
hoveaed Of Eeek2ert waiting fcr news
that the hostile division. known as the
White Squadron" Under Commander
Piilsbury. had beer sighted, but not
word came and today the vessels are
still in this vicinity
The ksaFsarge. t2>e alabama. aud the
massachusetts,. thc three baJ1IeShips Of
Adniral HiEgtuson's d.risIon, are lying
a couple CT Iaiies c 81. t.lirs-i-cuta Island
Just 10 the cast O. EeckpSTt: some Of
the other EsntiaE craft are farther out
The arTa0TeG cruiser Bzooklyn and the
protected cruiser Olympia are supposed
10 be about forty in.lcs te the north
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-21
CORPORAL O'BRIBN
COMHITHTED TO JAIL
Alleged Perjurer Refuses to
Make Statement.
WILL BIZ TRIED THIS FALL
Accused of Making False Accusations
Before Senate Philippine Committee
Regarding Army Oficers-ChaTged
Them With immortality and Cruelty.

Corporal Richard o'Brien, who is un-
der Indictment for perjury and who WIS
brought here from Massachusetts lasi
ght was this morning committed to
jai. 70 await trial al the October term
Of court
O'Brien was a volunteer in the United
States service and served in the Ameri-
can army IN the Philippines. While tes-
II ying before the standing committee
Of the Senate. concerning the conduct OF
officers and enlisted men he made
startling statements. relative 10 the ac-
tions Of the men and officers Of his com
mand which resulted in his being in
dicted for perjury. He charged that
the officers we're extremely cruel to the
Filipino prisoners. male and female. and
also that they withheld part Of the ra-
tions Of the soldiers Charges OF i'm
morality were also made.
Arrested at House of Brother.
O'Brien was arrested at North Adams,
Mass, about two weeks ago. BY Detee-
tive Michael Muller. of the local force.
at the home of his brother The pris-
one@ protested against being brought 10
the District to stand trial and used
every means tc accomplish this purpose.
He was given a preliminary hearing be-
fore United States Commissioner Wood.
at North Adams. and Il was dec IL that
he should be returned to the district
authorities.
O'Brien was brought to Washington
by Charles H. Darling. United States
marshal for the district of Massaehu-
setts. Last night ne was lodged at the
Sixth police station, and before being
taken 10 the City Hall this morning
was taken TO detective headquarters
Admits His Identity.
When brought before Justice Clabaugh
Of the Supreme Court Of the District,
District Attorney Gould stated that the
prisoner admitted his identity. and ask
ed that he be committed 10 jail TO await
trial Mr.. Gould suggested that
O'prien's bail bonds be fixed at S, Gee,
the same amount which was fixed by the
Massachusetts, authorities Justice Cla-
baugh then called O'BTien before him
and asked II he wished to say any
thing. He said, No; ! do not wish to
plead TO the indictment against me
until my counsel is present"
Mr. 0'Brien stated after ne left the
courtroom that he has engage zttor-
ney P. J. Ashe, formerly city soiiSitcT at
North Adams. for his defense. Mr.. Ashe
is expected here during the early part
of next week, and then O'Brien viii be
arTaignet-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-21
NO TINKERING WITH THE
TARIFF, SAYS Mr.. CANNON

tain he can sell. and the ordinary. con
sumer buys only what he needs.
Everybody waits to see what VIII be
changed or what the changes VIII be.
Il always means at least a year of IN
certainty and I don't believe the people
o. this country want year Of uncer-
tainty just now 70 check the prosperity
sc have.
VIII Be Revised Some Time.
The taFin viii be revised some time
but not 1t the next session Of Congress
or by the succeeding Congress unless
there IS check TO The present pros
Derity.
The people OF Illinois. so far as I have
been able to learn. are not anxious for
g revision Of the tariff They are anx-
lous 10 continue their business affairs
without interruption caused by long
discussion n Congress as to what
changes should be made. don't think
II Viii be necessary to give much atten-
1on 20 this question in the present cam
pa!gn."
Mr. Cannon talked about other mat
ters connected with the campaign. Re
peating Z question that was put 10 him
he said.
'WUl the Democrats make IpanerfsI-
ism an issue? I hope so. I don't know
OF any better Issue for them or one on
which We can better answer them. We
have tie Philippines and Congress has
provided representative government
for the EeogIe.
4 have talked with z good many peo-
pie and / have found none who desire
to give them up and withdraw from the
obligation We have assumed. This is
however. the logical Issue for the
Democrats, as they have made two cam
paiRns against what they call inape-
rialism and they ought not 10 be dis
eouraged."
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-21
GENERAL FRANZ SlEGEL
DEAD AT NEW YORK HOME

NEW YORK, Aug. 21.-Gen. Franz
SIegeI the famous soldier, politician
and editor. died at his home, $50 Mott
Avenue. this city, at 1I.45 this morn
ing. The general has been ailing for
two years, the result Of old age, and
general breakdown, but It was only on
Sunday last that he finally surrendered
and took to his bed. The end was peace
ful. with his family at his bedside Gen
eraI SiegeI was born n Germany. sew
enty-seven years ago, and educated at
The military school at CarisrnhA r.
came TO America IN 1Ss
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-21
RAINEY NOMINATED ON
THE 257TH BALLOT

JACKSONVILLE, III. Aug. 2L-After
a convention lasting two days and on
the 257th ballot, Henry T. Raiaey. OF
Greene county, was nominated yesterday
f5r Congressman by the Democrats OF
the Twentieth Congressional district.
The Twentieth is nov represented By
I4mes R Williams, Democrat. OF Carmi
comfy
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-21
ARMY COULD
NOT SUBDUE THE M0R0S

MADRID, Aug 81 1850. -.vaet,
Who formerly commanded The Spanish
operations at Mindinao. Philippine Isl
ards. says the whole American army
would be unable TO subdue the Moros.
They are fnvineible, he says, on their
cTn ground
He advises General Chafee to come to
an esnicable arrangement with. the re-
belIioCg AoTos.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-21
TROUBLE THREATENED
AMONG S0UDAN TRIBES

LONDON. Aug. 21.-The "st. James
Gazette" today hears that trouble is
threatening among the Soudan tribes.
The government. the paper says, IS
preparing an expedition against the
tribes Colonel Mahon, the reIiever OF
Mafeking, and now governor of Kordo-
fan. has been recalled from leave CT ab-
sence, and Sir Francis Wingate has also
cut short MS holiday and returned 70
Cairo
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-21
REV0LUTl0NlSTS TAKE
COLOMBIAN WARSHI2
Official Report Of Capture With. Three
Hundred Men on Board.

Commander Potter of the gunboat
Ranger cabled the Navy Department this
morning from Panama, reporting the
capture by reyolutiOnists OF the Boyaca.
a Colombian vessel with 800 II en- on
board.
He says that the capture was Effected
July 30