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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-08-27
TRAMPs CAPTURE TRAIN.


Ran II ThI-tv-fve IS e ena via6
Ip Tia jail.
With clubs for weapons parry Of 2
dozen tramps captured a Reading gail
road company freight train running be.
tween Bound Brook and Trenton the
other day and by fusillades or ears Of
corn, watermelons. potatoes and apples
repulsed force Of the companys
worknen who tried TO retake 1T
After the train had been kept going
continuously from Belle Meade, where
it was captured, TO Trenton Junction, a
distance Of about thiry-fve miles,
three constables and three policemen
summoned By telegraph defeated The
tramps in a hand to hand fight and
took three prisoners. The other nine
escaped
The train was a regular freight from
Bound Brook to Trenton, stopping at
ell stations to take ON the produce Of
the Jersey market gardeners for the
Trenton and Philadelphia markets.
When the train came to halt at
Belle Meade the tramps came out OF
the woods with a whoop. Four Of them
| climbed into the engine cab and five
more into the cahoose, where were the
conductor and three other members Of
the train crew. The remainder Of the
tramp squad climbed on top Of the
cars or into them. Few Of the cars
were locked because Of the stops made
at such short distances for taking on
freight
Along the tracks ON the way to Iren-
ton Junction the train had TO pass az
least five gangs Of workingmen. On
approaching any Of these gangs Of
workmen the engineer risked the blow
Of the cudgels and slowed the train.
while other members Of the crew
shouted Justify:
Help u.s. Tramps have captured the
trainr
At no time did any of the gangs Of
workmen refuse to attempt to recap
ture the train from the tramps, but ev-
cry attempt proved futile Watermel-
ons burst over the heads Of the attack.
ing parties potatoes and hard apples
struck them in their eyes and On theii
noses.
As the train halted at the junction
the police rushed aboard The tramp'
made a desperate fight against arrest
| Two constables and a policeman were
knocked unconscious. The clubs Of tht
policemen and constables cut long cash
es in the heads Of the tramps. Ths
fight lasted for more than fifteen min
utes.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-08-27

According to the Montpelier Argus the
cost to the street railroad Of its share of
the pavement to be put In on Main street
in Barre win be 81, 900 and the estimated
cost Of the repairs that win be made on
Barre street in Montpelier win be $1,000
With this large expense it does not appear
likely the patrons Of the road will have
the hoped for new cars this winter
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-08-27

Few women can boast OF killing two
tigers, three bears, two panthers and
a number Of smaller animals. This IS
the record established By Mrs. James
G. Donnet daughter Of John Fl White.
house Of the Larches, lrvington-on-
Hudson, n. u, says q Now York dis
patch. Mrs Donnet went to India
some time ago with her husband, who
is an officer ii the British army, and
her surprised ana delighted parents
have just received from her letter
which shows that their delicately nnr
tured daughter has baen teaching the
athletic British girls d few things in
tie art Of Killing wild beasts in then
native Jungle
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-08-27
A. P. ABBOTT & co.
School Suitsl School SuitsI
Vacation Days are Over,
School Commences Next Tuesday.

Young America should be arrayed in his bsa bib and ues
his bright face polished until it Shines and with Suit and
Cap, be enter the race for the school year
Is yoUr boy prepared with Suit that Will stand he racket
and and Of the play grounds If not bring him m
We can fix him moderate price. We sell the old
reliable Widow jones' Suits and you AZ know that they are
little better than any other Suit in the market Our line of
Boys Suits Knee Trousers Caps the largest in the CRY,
as we make a speciality Of this department
Our stock includes all the latest and best styesBouse
Suits Norfolk Suits Threepece Suits and double Breasted Two
piece Suits ages from years. prices from $50 to
$3.50 Long Trousers Suits ages years, az prices
from $500 to $500.
Moneys worth and fun satisfaction here, always.
FRANK MCWHORTER,
One Price Cothier. Halter and Mems Outfitter.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-08-27
cEETRAL LABOR UNION.

Next Regular Meeting Occurs Friday
sEyening August 2s,h.
The 3ist regular meeting Of the Central
Labor Union Of Barre and Vicinity viii
be held in Sharpeners' han, Quinlen build'
ing, on Friday evening, August 2Sth, at
: so O'Clock sharp. This will be the last
meeting before Labor day and it Is impor-
tant that all members should be present.
1t IS expected that the Labor day badges
will be ready for distribution at this meet
ing. B. T. HEALEY, President.
Z. G. RAMsDELL, Secretary.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-08-27
Hna Nlnetr Aaonted naunhters.

Fritz AdoIphy Who died Tie other
day il Arizona once had ninety adopt
ed daughters, says.a ST Iouis dispatch.
For many years he was proprietor Of z
famous beer garden III south ST. Louis
In which al the attendants were wom-
en- Adolphy ignored suggestions from
the authorities that his manner of con-
Quoting the business was not quite sat
isfactory. Finally the council passed
an ordinance forbidding the serving OF
drinks by women, Thereupon Adolphy
went into the orphans court with his
ninety mattresses and adopted them all
They served him faithfully for many
years.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-08-27

There are no roads ia Morocco ex.
cept the caravan tracks into the inte-
rior. In the best Of times they can
hardly be called roads, but in the rainy
season, when the rivers are swollen and
overflow, travelling is both difficult and
DANGEROUS.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-08-27
A. p. ABBOTT & CO.
Saturday Bargain, Aug. 29th,
Dimities and Lawns!

We offer for Saturday eight hundred yards Of choice Dm
ties and Lawns shown window There have been no
better goods shown this az and Sc Dmaes are
considered best washing printed goods in tie whole wash
goods family We give you your choice Of this whole lot saur
day August a9tb only lac per yard First buyers VII
Get beautiful patterns
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-08-27

$50 yards Of outing flannels to be sold
Saturday at 5eper yard at Perry & Camps.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-08-27

Everybody get their moneys worth that
buy a 2 ~ ID, can Of baked beans for lie
OF q can Of good peas far Sc at the City
Fish Market
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-08-27
TooLATE FOR CLASSIFICATION.

MY DINING ROOM win be open September
1st and will be pleased TO see all Of my old
boarders back again and also new ones, Mrs.
Geo. Northrop, O. North Main street, i40t4
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-08-27

Remember you can buy outing tiannels
at Perry 4 Camps for Sc per yard Satur-
day, Aug. Goth.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-08-27

shirt waists at great reduction at
Veale & Knights.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-08-27

McWhorter can furnish you with an ex-
ira good quality boys black clay worsted
suit. for confirmation, sizes to II years,
at $500.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-08-27

Dress lining at TO per cent discount dur
ing this month at Yeale & knights.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-08-27

Dress goods at is per cent discount at
Veale q Knights
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-04
Y. NJ. G. A. WORKERS
ARE ENCOURAGED
ALMOST $500 WAS PLEDGED YES.
TERDAY, MAKING NEARLY $780,.
600 IN ALL-MUcH MORE is
NEEDED.

Enthusiastic workers were in the field
yesterday canvasslng for subscriptions to
build a 100000 Y. NJ. c. A. building in
Birmingham. Ten were working. and it
Is reported at headquarters that the
results for the day were very satisfac-
tory.
The work win be continued for sew
eral days. The city has been mapped
out into districts. and the workers want
to see every business man and solicit his
aid.
The subscriptions received yesterday
were as follows:
]. II. Taylor $40, cash s., cash So. w. j.
Horseley So DIR. n. c. Glass So, Henry
B. Gray $50, G. r. Harsh $40, Nemeyer,
Hume 81 Co., S. B. b. Blackwell S., j. w.
Farriar s., w. f. Dayis $40, Fred Sloss
ST. w. J. Loveland $25. S. e. Cowan s25.
Joe C. Hail SIS. DIR. J. I. Coulbourne $50,
Haskin Williams $50. Z. H. Andrews SIS
f. II. Lathrop 500, ]. W. Wade $40, j.
C. Lalost $40, II. c.. Woodruff $1O r. Y
Jones 50, w. H Moore S. w. C. Weston
S., Ed Smith So DR.. J. U. w. Peters S.
M. +. Gleason So, John w. Patton S.
II. A. Shimmel IS, William G.. Montgom-
cry $40, w. b. Dickerson $50, M. J. Gregg
$40, Frank Arrico So, DIR. Mack Rogers $40.
Total 1897.
The previously acknowledged subscrip-
lions amounted to $27. 149, making a grand
total of 7,746.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-04
WEBB TO HANG NEXT WEEK.
Murderer of Policeman Walton Spends
Time In Prayer.

Jim Webb, the negro convicted of the
murder of Policeman w. p. Walton, will
be hanged on Friday, March b. at noon,
the usual hour.
Webb will be the first convict to be
hanged here for some time. The last hang
ing in this county was over a year ago,
and though several men have been sem
fenced to pay the death penalty since
that time, their cases nave been pending
in the Supreme court. Webb's case WIS
appealed to the Supreme court but the
decision of the lower court was sus-
tanned about six weeks ago. The date for
him to die on the gallows was then set
Webb rs an Intelligent negro. He spends
a great deal of his time in praying and
reading his Bible. He says he Is innocent.
Policeman Walton was shot and killed
on the corner of Seventh street and Nor
ris avenue one night in March of last
wear. webb was captured soon after the
shooting. He was discovered under
house and 1t was some time before the
officers apprehended him.
Policeman Walton was the oldest man
in point of service on the Birmingham
nolice force and wore badge No. l. A
monument to his memory was recently
unveiled at Oak Hill cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-04
SUNDAY SCHOOL
WORKERS MEETING
MANY PASTORS AND TEACHERS
ARE IN ATTENDANCE ON THE
SESSIONS AT THE SoUTHSlDE
BAPTIST CHURCH.

The State Sunday School institute is in
session at the Southside Baptist church,
and will continue throughout this week
The Rev. B. w. Spillman, D. D., of
Nashville, field secretary of the Sunday
School Board of the Southern Baptist
convention, Is personally conducting the
institute for pastors and Sunday school
teachers. He is assisted by Prof. Lam
drum P. Leavell, field secretary of Mis-
sissippi. Professor Leavell is said to be
young man cf marked talents and only
recently resigned a professorship in one
of the Mississippi colleges to take up Sun
day school work
The first session was held last night
and large number of pastors and Sun
day school workers from all over the
state were present and listened to the
talks by DR.. Spillman and Professor
Ieavel
The visiting headquarters will be at the
offices of the Alabama Baptist, 2127 First
avenue and those who have not secured
places of entertainment can be provided
for by calling there.
The services are as follows:
Morning, first session 10 to II. Recess IL
to 11:15 Second session II 10 to 1915.
Afternoon first session to $40. Recess
$40 to $3.50. Second session $3.50 to 4:3O.
Evening at 7:45, grand rally and adj
dresses by DR.. Spillman and Professor
LeavelI
All interested in Sunday school work
are invited to attend the meetings. They
are arranged in sessions to accommodate
those who cannot be present during the
whole morning or afternoon
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-04
"Four cohans."

duction any brighter than that given by
the Four Cohans in George M. Cohan's
musical farce, THE Governors Son." 1t
has bright and cheerful menu of musi-
cal comedy. The musical moments in
cidental to the play are The Real Girls"
lock Holiness "Then I'd Be Satisfied
With Life" 1.-THE Governors Son." "Oh,
Mr.. Moon" yankee Doodle Doings,"
Never Breathe a Word of this to Moth
err" and THE Soldiers of the Stage"
The company is at the Jefferson thea
tire tomorrow matinee and night.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-04

debate The vote stood 202 to H. Mr. Hill,
Connecticut, presented the conference re-
port on the bill to reduce the population
of reserve cities for bank deposits from
$50, 900 to $4,000.
Wild Confusion.
With the question of the adoption of the
report pending and in the midst of a
scene of wild confusion, caused by Mr.
Payne, the majority leader, reading an
editorial in condemnation or the course
Of the minority Mr.. Payne moved a re-
cess until 10 o'clock tonight The motion
preVailed-l47 to SO, and at o'clock the
house recessed until 10fo'clock tonight
Just before the house took a recess this
evening, Mr.. Little of Arkansas ar
raigned the republican party for its hypo-
crisy on the trust question. Before con-
gress convened he said the party was
split into factions, and the leaders were
hghting like mad dogs. But now, having
agreed on a programme that would not
hurt the trusts, he said the whole She
bang-the President, ]. Fierpont Morgan.
Knox and Litttlefield could lay down at
night like the lion and the lamb"
Brilliant Spectacle.
When the house reconvened at 10
O'Clock tonight the hall presented a bril-
liant appearance 1t was flooded with
nght from the stained-glass ceiling over
head. The hanging galleries were throng-
ed and In those reserved for the families
OF members, the executive and the diplo-
matte corps, were many handsomely
gowned ladies, corners to witness the
closing scenes. On the floor many of
the members were attired in evening
dress. The knowledge that the conferees
on both the appropriation bills still out.
had agreed, was a source of general sat-
isfaction. Nevertheless, democrats were as
resolute as ever in their determination to
prosecute their filibuster to the end.
The veterans preference" bill was
then passed under the suspension of the
rules as were bills to pension the widow
of DIR. Walter Reed of the army. the
yellow fever expert at the rate of Sos
per month"; and to increase the pension
of Mexican war veterans from IS to sl2
per month.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-04
ANNISTON.
Grang Jury Receives Strong Charge
From Judge Coleman.

Admission, March ESPECIAL 1.-THE
grand jury of the Admission City court
met here yesterday afternoon and re-
ceived an able charge from Judge Thomas
W. Coleman. In his charge Judge Cole
man called special attention to unlawful
gatherings that have occurred In the city.
designating an assemblage that occurred
here last fall when an attempt was made
to take a negro from the sheriff The
sheriff had found out before the arrival Of
the mob that they had such intentions
and had spirited the negro away The
Jail was searched by the crowd and those
who assisted in the search are the ones
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-04
Lost Rixer.D

somewhat akin to blue Jeans in its
somewhat ain to blue Jeans in it's
scenes and effects. There are number
of mechanical devices used in Lost
River" which is described as poem of
rural life.
The comedy scenes are amusing, while
the pathos of some of the incidents and
dialogues In the Hoosier farm will APP
peal to many. Lost River" will appear
at the Jefferson theatre this afternoon
and tonight. The matinee will be bar
gain day matinee.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-04

Quarantine Is Lifted.

Austin, Tex, March estate. Health
Officer Labor was today officially noti-
fed by the marine hospital attachee at
Torreon, Mexico that investigation dis
closed no cases of plague at that point.
This was confirmed by DIR. A. II. Evans
of Eagle Pass. who has been at Tor
reon making an investigation. The quar-
antine established yesterday has been
lifted as a result of these reports.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-04
kRAG-JoRGENsEN GUNS.
Springfield Muskets to Be Replaced BY
More Modern Arms.

Washington March 3.-General Crozier.
chief of ordnance, has made preliminary
arrangements for arming the entire or
ganized militia of the United States with
the Krag-Jorgensen musket of the regu-
lar service, in accordance with the pro-
visions of the new militia law
He already has collected about G0,OOO
of these arms at the government arsenals
at Augusta, Ca, Benicia, California, Rock
Island, ILL.,, and San Antonio, Tex, and
more will be shipped to those points from
the armory at Springfield. Mass. as need
ed.
These arms will replace the Spring.
field muskets, which are to be returned
to the government.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-04
At the Biiou.

Hoyts "a Texas Steer was given at
the Bijou again last night by the Bijou
Musical Comedy company in the presence
of a very large audience. There are a
number of excellent musical numbers
during the performance, and taking 1t all
together the bill is g. very pleasing one.
Max Hoffmans music has made hit
in Birmingham and his compositions that
are being rendered this week are all very
catchy The same bill will be given for
the remainder of the week, with Inatinees
tomorrow and Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-04
River Passes Dancer Line.

Evansville, Ind, March 3.-The river
passed the danger line here today and
tonight stands at 3S.5 feet. All the
rivers in this neighborhood and side
streams OF the Ohio are still rising.
The general fear of river men here is
that stage of 43 feet or more will
be reached.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-04
Ohio River Rising.

Cincinnati March 3.-The Ohio river
passed the danger line of so feet here to-
night, registering SOC feet at p. m. The
indications are that it will rise very slow
ly for the next twenty-four hours. but
will not go beyond 50 feet. Rivermen state
that the crest of the rise will pass over
by Thursday, when the water will recede
rapidly.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-04
PAINTERS ELECT OFFICERS.
Organization of District Council OF
National Union Is Perfected.

At the recent organization of the dis
trict council of the Painters, PAPER Hang
ers and Decorators of America the fol-
lowing officers were elected:
w. w. Bradbury, president; Leo Raum,
vice president; w. II. Feltus, secretary;
A. A. Feltus. treasurer; W. A. Clark,
warden. The council VIII meet again
March TO- when the organization will be
better perfected.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-04
Booth Leaves America.

New York, March 3.-General
Booths farewell to America was
marked by the most enthusiastic rally
that the Salvation Army has ever held
here 1t began with celebration at
the Metropolitan opera house and at
midnight there was torchlight pro-
cession through the streets headed by
General Booth in a carriage.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-04
conferees Aqree..

Washington, March 3.-The conferees
on the omnibus public building bill
reached an agreement today. The provis-
ions inserted by the house AUTHORIZING
appropriations for sites, remain i'll the
bill, and the provisions for appropriations
for buildings amounting TO about SSb0,O00,
which the house struck from the bill.
have been restored
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-04
PERSONAL.

B. H. Cooper, who was elected alder
man of the Fifth ward. attributes his
large majority to the work his friends
did for him and appreciates the interest
they showed. A great many friends liv-
ing outside of his ward worked for him
and their efforts are also appreciated.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-04

received % votes. and was the only candi-
date not elected.
The election was very quiet and a light
vote was polled. There was no ticket in
the field until the last moment, and when
it did appear there was but one candidate
for mayor and six candidates for alder
men, with five to be chosen.
to be indicted The judge also called at
tention to the selling of whisky to min
ors in the city and to gambling. Dr. J.
H. Rowan of Jacksonville is foreman.
The Southern Car and Foundry COM
pany has secured the buildings formerly
used by the Hercules Pipe company and
will begin using them as a foundry. The
using of these buildings was neeesstated
on accent of the fire which destroyed
tho mAs.eahe and soft foundries of the
eolapal.y recently.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-04
Mrs. Lille Found GUILTY.

David City, Neb., March 3.-The
jury in the Lille murder case this
afternoon brought in verdict finding
Mrs. Lenlah Lille guilty of numbering
her husband, Harvey Lille, and fixed
her punishment at Imprisonment for
life
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-04
"Are You a Mason ~

The engagement OF Are You a Mason
closed at the Jefferson with last nights
performance. at which a fair house was
present. The company is one of the
strongest that has been here this season.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-04
McGovern Is Well Aqaln.

:. New York, March 3.-Terry McGov-
ern Is well again. With his manager
and trainers he will leave tomorrow
for San Francisco.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-04

ippines or any other possession this gov
eminent may obtain. The people of the
United States are to be impoverished and
destroyed, he said, in order that a gigan-
tic corporation can live. 1t is a great
scandal on the congress of the United
States, he said.
Even It's shadow over the capitol Is
such a baneful influence as to create the
impression that honest and honorable
men can fall under its influence and
power" Hr4
Amendments were agreed to excluding
from the list cigars and cigarettes and in
creasing the duty on sugar and tobacco
from 25 to 80 per cent of the Dingley
rate.
A house bill was passed appropriating
$4,000 to refund the duties paid on mer-
chandise brought into the UNITED States
from Porto Rico between April IL, $780,
and May 1, 1900, and also on merchandise
grought into the United States from the
Philippines islands between April II, 1899
and March s, 1902.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-04
Charles H. ohr Dies.

Cumberland Md, March S.-Dr. Charles
II. ohr the oldest past grand master
Mason in the world, died here today
at the age of SO.