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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-09-28
CLEANING THEIR RESERVOIR.
Montpelier city Council at benjamin
Falls.

Montpelier City Council at Benjamir
Falls,
Montpelier, Sept. 26.-The works Of
cleaning the muck from the basin at Ber
lin reservoir is progressing steadily The
water has been drawn about three feet
leaving the mud at the upper end exposed.
Most Of this with the vegetable growth on
top Is being removed by means Of scow
aud taken to the dam where 1t Is dumped.
If it was possible to draw down the water
in the basin, the entire bottom could be
stripped, which would greatly improve
the water and take away the vegetable
taste. A greenish growth has collected at
the bottom Of the pond and for the most
part can be removed only with rakes.
There is no question but some future city
council must grapple with the question Of
cleaning out the basin in thorough man
ner and improving the storage capacity
which Supt Smith is planning to take up
in the future.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-09-28
NEW GRANITE STOCK
HAS BEEN DISCOVERED
Has Fine Grain, Is Dark and There
is a Great Quantity
If If.

Several parties have been prospecting
for granite In the rear Of Cobble Hill and
as a result have found a granite which, IL
found to be as perfect as thatof the IA
nous Milestone Hin, will be great addi-
tion to the granite industry Of this city.
Those who are engaged in the prospecting
have brought several samples to this city.
Yesterday the place was visited By quite
a number Of granite men,
The granite is dark and Of very fine
gran. 1t is found in large quantities back
Of Cobble Hill, 1t is to betested at once
as TO It's hardness and its possibilities ia
taking polish.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-09-28
DEALERS SOLD TO MINORS.
According to Testimony OF BrattIsbor,
Boys.

According to Testimony OF BrattleBoro
Boys.
Brattleboro. Sept rs. At the hearing
before the license commissioners Satur.
day, the witnesses who were adjudged in
contempt Friday for refusing to answer
questions signifed a willingness to an
swer all questions put to them and did so.
The board In consequence, remitted the
fines with the exception Of IS in each case.
Two minors testified that they had bought
liquor at the Brattleboro house without be-
ing asked their ages All the propriet0rs
and bartenders were put on the stand at
t0day's session. They said they had sold
TO the minors ia question but in each case
they bad been careful to ask the boys how
old they were, that each had said be was
twenty one and that they accepted the an
swer as the truth without making further
investigation They said they had been
particularly careful to carry out the law to
the best Of their judgment.
Although the boys refused 10 answer in
certain cases at Fridays hearing, they
were willing TO testify, and did testify, Ia
other cases, some against one hotel and
some against another, that they had
bought liquor at the hotels, and that moth.
Ing was said about their ages. Testimony
Of this kind was given against all Of the
places IN question.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-09-28
LARGE ATTENDANCE
AT FUNERAL SERVICE
William H. Eastman Buried Yesterday
Afternoon in Elmwood
Cemetery.

The funeral Of the late William II East
man, Of the well known firm Of Eastman
Bros, was held at o'clock yesterday az
teTnoon from the house on Wellington
street. There was a large gathering Of
relatives and friends, also a large number
Of the merchants and business men of the
city were present. The floral tributes
were many and very beautiful
Rev. f. A. Poole was the officiating
clergyman. He spokevery highly Of the
character Of the deceased and Of his sterl.
ing qualities as business man. The
Congregational choir sang several selec'
tions.
The pail bearers were John NJ. East
man, B. A. Eastman, Frank A. Cove,
Bert, Harley and Guy Humphrey. The
interment was in Elmwood cemetery.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-09-28
INSTANTLY KILLED.
siIas Reckwith Of West Burke Fell through
Barn Floor.


West Burke, Sept. q. .--Slas Beckwith,
native and lifelong resident Of this
place, was almost instantly killed yester-
day forenoon about 10 10 o'clock.
Mr Beckwith was removing a partition
from stall ID his barn, and In stepping
backward he fell through hole in the
floor and dropped across board partition
that separated pen from the rest Of the
cellar He struck on his head
and back in such manner as to cause
death almost instantly.
Mrs Beckwith. who was in another part
Of the barn, heard her husband cry out,
and after becoming aware of the situation
she hurried Tor assistance
Mr.. Beckwith was 73 years of age, and
was highly respected throughout this town
and vicinity. He leaves, besides a widow,
two sisters in Newport. and three broth
ers, one each in Iowa, Canada and Cali.
fornia.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-09-28
NEW MILEAGE TICKET.
II Is interchangeable and Replaces
CredentiaI System.

II Is INTERCHANGEABLE and Replaces
CredentiaI System.
Passenger officials Of ten Of the west
ern railroads have reached an agree
ment to commence on Nov. the use Of
interchangeable mileage tickets IN
place Of the present credential system.
says Chicago special to the New
York World. The roads which have
agreed to use the new tickets are con
fident that others win do SO later
The new ticket will cover 1000 miles
and will be sold for $50. If the original
purchaser uses it exclusively he Will
be paid rebate Of $3.50, thereby re-
ducing the cost Of his transportation
to practically 2 cents a mile. Train.
conductors viii honor the ticket regard
less Of whether or not it is presented
by the original purchaser
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-09-28
NAY BUY OLD STATE HOUSE.

Project TO Use Ancient Rutland Building
For a Museum.
Rutland, Sept, 2S.--A movement has
been started here to purchase the old state
house building on West street,in this city,
to be used as museum It is probable
that this will be done soon
The building was erected In IT'S. The
Vermont legislature met there from 1854
TO 1896, alternating with Windsor. The
first United States district court also was
held in this building May /, 179l
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-09-28
WELCOMED HOME.

Mr.. and Mrs. John chesser Back from
Wedding Trip.
a large party of the friends Of Mr.. and
Mrs. JEAN CheSser, who we're married last
Tuesday, gave them very enjoyable re-
ception in the Knights Of Pythias hall Sat
urday evening. There were about 100
present and the evening was spent in
dancing and In social manner. Refresh
ments were served during the evening and
a very pleasant time was had.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-09-28
SEN. PROCTOR INSPEcTS

Post at Fort Ethan Alien. rendered Re.
ception.
Burlington. Sept. Is. Senator Proctor
was at Fort Ethan Allen today and in
spected the fort, lie was rendered a re-
oeption BY the officers and citizens Of Bur
lngton.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-09-28
ONE WAS A SMALL BOY.
Other Was Body Of Man 40 Years
Old, Found in Business
Wagon.

New York, Sept. 2s.-The police this
morning have two cases which are sup
posed to be murder on their hands The
body Of dead boy, Is years Of age, was
found lying under a pile Of canvas on Pier
95, East River Signs Of foul play are ap-
parent.
The body Of a dead man, about 40 years
old, was found In business wagon In a
vacant lot on West 55th street. The head
was covered with bandage.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-09-28
Terrible Slaughter By
Turkish Regulars.
IN VILLAGE OF LAGANI.
Family Consisted Of Aged Priest With
Thirty-five Children and
Grandchildren.

Sofia, Sept. 2s.--The newspaper Auton-
Omie today reports that an aged priest
named Gheorge and his whole family Of
35 have been slaughtered by Tukish reg
ulars at the village Of Lagani in central
Macedonia. The priests family consisted
Of his children and grandchildren.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-09-28
Ysrdiet Araln.t J. i. Booth 90.

Burlington. Sept 2s.A verdict Of
St. 786 was rendered in Chittenden county
court Saturday for the plaintiff in the case
Of MIR. zipfel, a big box manufactures Of
Newark, N. j. ys. J. r. Booth Co., for a
breach OF contract.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-09-28
EUROPEANS ARE NOT SAFE.

Nurse IN German Hospital outraged and
Robbed
Berlin, Sept. 2S.-A Constantinople des-
patch 20 Iageblatt states that Turks have
outraged and robbed one ef the nurses OF
the German hospitals at Gu1hane near
Constantlnople. The despatch adds that
Europeans are not safe even in the Turk
sh capital
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-09-28

Uskub, Macedonia, Sept. 2S.--It is re-
ported that proclamation is to be Is.
sued announcing the granting Of am
nesty to surrendering Bulgarians and
the adoption Of more stringent meas
ures against reealcitrants The Greek
villages and m0nasteues have been
forbidden to receive in future Bulga-
rlan women and children refugees un-
less they are accompanied by their
men folk bringing rifles.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-09-28
wbeat Flour.

Ten cents worth OF wheat hour con.
talns almost seven times as much pro-
tein and over ten times as much en-
ergy is 10 cents worth Of cabbage,
thus low priced article is not neces-
sariIy cheap source Of nutrients.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-09-28
Ameriean League standlng.
BASE BALL STOCK.
1t Il selling Well and Buriington ne in
the League Next Kear.

Burlington, Sept 2s.-- The committee
who have charge Of the stock OF the Bur
lington Base BAH association reported Sat
urday night to have sold over $4,000 ia
shares, which is an addition Of an.
other $1,000 to the first days work.
There are still number Of lead
ing business men who have not been in
terv leWed as yet and the committee are
confident that more than $1,000 can be
raised.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-09-28
Natlonal 80 standllrR.

Yesterdays American league scores:
St. Louis 9, Boston 2 first game)
Boston 8, ST. Louis second game)
Detroit 10. New York 8 first game)
New York 3, Detroit isecOnd camel
Philadelphia 4 Cleveland 2
Chicago Z. Washington 4.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-09-28
LEAGUE BASE BALL.

Boston Nationals won Game From Chi.
eago.
Yesterdays National league scores:
Boston 4 Chicago 3.
New York 4, PitsbuFg i
Philadelphia z, st. Louis 2
Brooklyn TO- Cincinnati Z.
At Chicago Chicago 10, Bosten 3.
At St. Louis DIST game) Philadelphia g
st. Louis 8; end gamel st. Louis 5, Phil
adelphia 8.
AT Cincinnats. (ist game) Brooklyn IA,
Cincinnati I; (2nd gamel Cincinnati Z,
Brooklyn 8.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-09-28
GRANITE PLANT SOLD.

John Comoili's Sheds at Wiliiamstown
WIN Resume Operations Under New
Management.
Williamstown, Sept 28.-The John Co.
molli granite cutting plant at mill village
has been sold to G. II Lathrop aud ]. X.
Lynde Of Willlamstown and Il o. Barber
Of Montpelier, who operates the plant
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-09-28

Marriageable young ladies' in China
usually wear their hair in long single
plait In which Is intwined q bright
scarlet thread. The thread indicates
that the maiden Is awaiting connu
bal partner.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-09-28
C0MPLlMENTED AMERICAN.

On His Argument Before Alaskan Bounda-
ry Commission.
London, Sept. 2s.--D. P. Watson, attor-
ney for the Americans, concluded his ar
gument before the Alaskan boundary COM
mission this morning. Lord Aversion,
Judge advocate, complimented Watson on
his able argument and the clearness with
which be stated the Americas contention.
Counsel Robertson began the rebuttal for
Canada.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-09-28

Sardinia has only 10000 inhabitants,
although it could easily support 3,0O0,-
600. A German tourist writes that he
has travelled on that island by rail two
hours without seeing a single house.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-09-28
FITZsIMM0NS MATCHED.
win Fight Gardner for Light Heavy
Weight Champiership.

Weight Champiership.
New York, Sept 27-At conference
held today at Bath Beach between HBob''
Fitzsimmons, William Pierce Of Boston,
manager Of George Gardner, the light
heavy weight champion Of the world, and
James Y. Kennedy, representing the Yose-
mite Athletic club OF san Francisco, Fitz.
simmons and Gardner were matched to
fight at the Yosemite club the latter part
of November for the title held BY Gardner
The contest will be for 20 rounds at l6s
pounds
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-09-28
CLEMENT in WINDSOR COUNTY.
Some People Are Wondering If There Was
Any PolitIes in visit.

White River Junction, Sept 26.-Perci-
val w Clement of Rutlaad was in town
one afternoon this week and went from
here to the Windsor county fair at Wood
stock. Since report has started that Mr..
Clement may enter the race for the gov
ernorship, his appearance here has set the
local politicians to surmising Just what
the object Of his visit was, but so far as
can be learned, he was simply on plea
sure trip.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-09-28

Blank verse was first introduced Into
English poetry by Henry Howard earl
of Surrey IA a translation Of Yirgiis
"4EneId' ia l541
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-09-28

We hav0 no authentic records OF
maekerel fishing with nets earlier than
the FIRST decade Of the nineteenth cen-
tury
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-09-28
FOOT BALL AT NORWICH.
Manager Elected and Team win be Put
ON Gridiron.

Northfeld, Sept. 2S-At a preliminary
meeting Of the Foot Ball association Of
Norwich University Saturday, E. a. Law
renee was elected manager and w. a..
Tower assistant manager. The matter Of
electing a captain was left until the next
meeting There appears to be material in
the university this year for team with a
fighting chance, and although late to begin
training it Is not unlikely that NGfwich
will send out a team this fall. The fresh
men have organized a class team with Pri-
vat Porter as captain.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-09-28
FRESHMEN WERE VICTORIOUS.
Defeated University Of Vermont sopho-
morss in Cane Bout.

Burlington, Sept. 2s The Freshmen OF
the University Of Vermont were twice vie.
torious in d cane scrap on the college cam
pus Saturday morning. Ia the first bout
twelve Of the heaviest men Of each class
were chosen After two minutes 1t was
found that the freshmen had II hands and
the S0phomores Z In the second sixteen
Of the lghtest men Of each class were
chosen. This contest was won by the
Freshmen 16 to II.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-09-28
OFF FOR WASHINGTON.

President Roosevelt and Family Leave
Oyster Bay
Oyster Bay, Sept 2S,- President Roose-
welt and family left for Washington at 5. 80
O'Clock this morning, and are expected to
arrive in Washington at 4 o'clock.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-09-28
MORE ARRESTS MADE.

>. w. praham % Upper Cabot Charged
With Grand I.arceay.
Montpelier, Sept 27.--J. w. Draham Of
Upper Cabot, who was indicted by the
grand jury for grand larceny and Ernest
Folsom Of Marshfeld, against whom an
information had been filed by the state
attorney for breach OF The peace, were ar
rested and broughtto the jail last evening.
They viii probably be taken before Judge
Haselton tomorrow afternoon to plead and
have bail fixed
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-09-28
CUT OFF A THUMB.

Frank Relation Of Northfeld Meets with
Accident.
Mortified, sept. 2s While at work
running an ensilage cutter Saturday after
noon. Frank Relation had one hand caught
ana the blade came down and cut off one
thumb lust above the first joint
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-02-26

ever, be better if the state would use
the appointive power little more
and thus divorce some Of the Offices
from politics. In an interview with
the Mobile Register Mr.. Rich gives
the following as some of his reasons
for Directing to the election of rail-
road commissioners: $50 far as | am
personally concerned I think the cleo
tion of railroad commissioner would
be menace to the state. 1t would
put the railroads into the realm of ac
tive politics and invlove the entire
state in the mire of fraud and cOrrup-
ton. The railroads would be certain
to protect their interests on every
hand and in every way. 1t would be
necessary for them to fortify themsel
selves in every hand to circumvent the
trickery and chickanry of dishonorable
men, and to protect themselves in the
most invincible manner against their
Vaccinations. The trouble would be
that the elected man might. and GER
tainly would, do anything against
the property Of the railroads, no mat
ter what they might destroy. The
election of the commissioners would
often mean the selection of incom-
petent men who were put in office be-
cause of popularity and not by reason
of any special fitness for the position. ="
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-02-26

James Hill, who is one of the big
gest colored politicianslin the state, is
placed in position now so he can talk
back at Roosevelt when ever an occa-
sion presents itself. A fewzdays ago
he started newspaper and at once
opened the ball in a gentle way. His
paper will talk out in school against
Teddy and his henchmen, and if Hill
ch0ses to do so he can make it rather
warm for them. The first edition
was given to the pubic the other day
and contained some far-minded, con-
sentative editorials. All Mr.. Hill
desires is that the negro be treated
right. He does not expect them to
hold office, but expects them to be
treated as American citizens. They
are here among the white people and
have no desire to leave.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-02-26

The Hon. E. F. Noel is not allowing
any grass to grow under his feet.
He is here today, yonder tomorrow
aud elsewhere the next day. He is
following up the courts, which give
him ample time to present his side of
the case to the voters, and doubtless
he is making good use of the oppor-
tunity. He is a fluent speaker, a
strong debater and has his pockets full
of figures and facts which he never
fails to produce. He has no one to
Jaw with and knows how to take ad-
vantage of those inclined to jaw. The
gentleman from Holiness is going into
the August primary with a good fol-
lowing, and living near Mr.. Varda-
mans county he may succeed in COB
bling up some of the votes claimed
by that gentleman.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-02-26

And what of Wiley n. Nash? 1t
was stated in the outset that he would
be candidate for governor and up to
the present he has never denied the
soft impeachment. p" On the contrary
he has rather signified his intention
of entering the race as it has been
stated by Starkville paper. If he
comes in it will make six avOwed can
didates for the Office, when we shall
move that the books be closed. Six
candidates, with four of them practi-
cally from the same section of the
state, would seem TO be sufficient for
one campaign. From the best infor-
nation that can be had there seems to
be no doubt of the entry of Mr.. Nash,
though he hasn't given his consent and
may, after further elaboration, con-
clude not to be an aspirant. Since it
is charged that Mr.. Fox was brought
out to defeat Mr.. Vardaman perhaps
Mr.. Nash will be brought ont TO de-
feat Mr.. Fox, when Mr.. Noel would
stand a good chance to get the per-
simmon.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-02-26
The Alabama leg islature is wres

The Alabama leg islature is wrest-
ling with the railroad commission
question. J. G. Rich, a member of
the legislature from the Mobile dis
trict, is opposed to the election of the
commissioners, but think they should
be appointed. We do not know how
it is over in Alabama, but in this
state nearly every Office is filled by an
election. Whether or not this is the
proper way is a matter that has not
len fully discussed. except that of
~ district judges. 1t might, how
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-02-26

Attorney General William Williams
win be candidate to succeed him.
self. While no other candidate has
announced for the Office up to the
present time there is no doubt that
others will enter the race when there
will become a lively scramble.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-02-26

Senator Pettus' reelection cost him
only one dollar and some of the candi-
dates of this state are wondering how
it was done. 1t will cost the candi-
adtes for governor of this state one or
two thousand dollars to make the
campaign and then all of them awill
not be elected.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-02-26

The Bay st. Louis Echo is soon to
commence the erection Of a handsome
two-story office building for its own
use. The papers down on the coast
aust be coming the money.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-02-26

1t is stated that there are more
newspaper men standing for office this
wear in this state than was ever
known before, and if all of them were
elected the voters would make no mis-
take
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-02-26

The trade edition of the Brook
haven Leader has been received. 1t
is one of the most creditable publica-
lions that has been received at this
Office in many days.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-02-26
Avac hack in 1882 the Vciksbur

Away back in 1852 the Vciksburg,
jackson and Brandon railroad adver-
tised that it would carry children
and negroes at half fare. But a negro
was negro in those days. He is a
dark skin white man now and the fare
is the same as that charged the white
skin white man.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-02-26

Senator Morgan continues to address
the senate on the big ditch.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-12-04
THIRTY-FIVE CENT GAS
OFFERED TO ATLANTIC CITY
New York Concern Offers to Erect
Plant and supply Cheap Gas for
Fuel and Lighting Purposes.

Illuminating, as well as fuel, gas for
35 cents per 900 cubic feet, is offered
to Atlantic City. The city clerk on
Saturday received lengthy letter
from the Raymond w. Polk Gas
Company, of Buffalo, N. Y, which
letter, it was requested, should be
laid before the city council at it's next
meeting.
The writer stated that the said
company was about to seek franchise
in this resort to erect and conduct
a gas plant. In return for the fran
chise the company would agree to
furnish consumers, public as well as
private, gas both for Illumination and
fuel purposes at the rate of 30 cents
per 1000 cubic feet. The rate charged
here now is 80 for Illuminating gas
and 81 for fuel
The New York company agent
states that the corporation stands
ready to compete with any concern
now in operation, whether using
natural or artificial gas, and will stick
by its offer of 35 cents. 1t offers to
prove its ability to conduct the
business aud make a profit at 35
cents, by showing its receipts and
business in Buffalo, where it has a
plant in operation.