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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-21
CHICAGO IS
In BAD PLIGHT
Drivers Strike Ties Up Funerals Ii
the Western City.
is MENA0ED BY EPIDEMICS.
Teamsters Also Threaten TO stop the
Sick Ambuiances-sIan Takes His
Wife's Body 10 Cemetery with
shotgun on His Knees.

Chicago, Dec 2I--At present pr0ba
big the most serious aspect Of the driv
ers' strike is the holding up. Of funer
ais Undertakers' wagons and street
cars are being used to convey the dead
to the cemeteries because Of the strike.
In nearly every instance the funerals
are watched by union piekets, who are
there to see that livery carriages form
no part Of the funeral procession. The
remains OF Judge Hutchinson, for ff.
teen years on the bench Of the superior
court We're taken to 0akwoods Gene
terry IN an undertaker's wagon, while
the private carriages of his personal
friends were used for the pallbearers
and immediate friends Of the family.
Some disturbance was caused at the
funeral of Mrs. Anna Week, a Bohe-
milan woman, who was murdered three
days ago by her husband. The funeral
was held in St Proeopius' church, and
large crowd gathered on the outside
Of the building, some attracted by the
fact that 1t was a murdered woman
and others by the rumors Of possible
interference with the conduct of the
funeral
When Undertaken Anton Linhart
drove up to the church with his wagon
he was hooted and jeered, but no di-
rect violence was offered. The fact
that the police used their clubs to press
back the crowds gave rise to a report
that they had been compelled to use
their batons to suppress the disorder
This, however, was not the case, and
no arrests were made.
Police Protection For Funerals.
Police protection against striker for
funeral corteges on their way to the
cemeteries was demanded Of Chief OF
Police O'Neill by a committee from the
joint livery association and was
promptly promised by the chief He
ordered the police inspectors to afford
every protection In their power, but re-
fused TO allow the officers to be seated
on or drive the vehicles bearing the
bodies.
This interference with the burial OF
the dead Is the meanest bit Of business
the police have had TO cope with to my
knowledge the chief said II do not
know how the thing could be carried
any farther"
No attack has yet been made on am.
balances bearing the sick, but the I'M
dertakers expressed fears that such
would soon be the case. Chairman
Perrigo said transfers have threaten
ed to drive the poles Of their trucks
through ambulanees, but SO far have
not done 50.
Particularly in case Of death from
diphtheria and scarlet fever, in which
burial must occur within twenty-four
hours or before dark of the same day
following DEATH the strike is expected
to have grave results. Interference
with burials of such bodies might re-
suit in the spreading Of epidemics
Permission TO move sick from their
homes to hospitals was denied in sew
eral instances by striking livery driv-
ers. Undertakers John Mclaughlin and
Prank Kummerow were summoned by
emergency calls to remove Catholic
elergymen to hospitals, They sought
permission from the strikers, but were
denied Mclaughlin, accompanied by a
clerical associate Of the sick priest
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-21
CHRISTMAS SALE OF PIANOS.

In order to reduce cur stock before Jan
nary lst we have decided to sell Is new
pianos. the regular Priee of which is $500.
Tor S275 each. These pianos are new
iust In fTom the factory double veneered
inside and Ont, Alghly finished in fancy
figured mahogany, with siool aud scarf
fully warranted for ten years, and viii be
sold on very easy payments. Send for cat
alogue. giving full description 81 style,
fnish. etc. This is the chance Of life
time to buy a strictly first class piano at
large reduction, and on easy terms. Adj
dress MeKannon & Co., 40 Church street,
Burlington, VI
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-21

Macon, Mo, Dec. 21.-Elbert S. Cash
man, postmaster at Stahl, in Adall
county was committed to Jail here il
default Of $1,000 bond on the charp,
of having embezzled $500 in money or
ders from his office. eastman was a.
rested by Inspector Reid, from ST
Louis.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-21
THE WALDEN UNIVERSITY FIRE.
seven Lives Lost In the Burning O
the Nero CoIleEe.


Nashville, Tenn, Dec. 81. Seven per
sons are known to have been killed ans
perhaps thirty others injured, some o.
them fatally, in the fire which con
sumed the Central Tennessee College
For Young Negro Women, depart
ment Of Walden university The prop
erty loss is estimated at $4,000.
Fire broke out in the top Of the
building. which was four stories higl
and without fire escapes 1t was occu
pied by about sixty students, who were
asleep when the alarm was given The
widest panic ensued, the women and
girls rushing screaming TO the win
dows from which they jumped in
droves, the dead and injured lying ID
heaps where they fen, to be fallen up
on by those following them from the
flaming windows,
Every ambulance in the city was
soon on the scene, and the injured were
hurried to hospitals When the flames
were first discovered they seemed en-
tirely to enyelop the building, and 1t is
considered almost certain that some 81
the teProrized occupants were overcome
by smoke before reaching the windows.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-21
vatican Treasure story Denied

Rome, Dec 81. The Vatican has de-
MED the statements made by the Trl.
buna that Cardinal Gotti had handed
to Pope Plus x. 100000 in bank
notes, said to have been left by Pope
Leo, and that an electrician had found
in hole in the wall in Pope Leo's
chamber $t,S50,000 in gold.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-21
Japan Preparing For War.

Paris, Dec 21.--A private letter re-
ceived here from a leading American
diplomatic official in Japan says that,
while there are continued hopes Of
peace, the government Is making final
preparations for the eyentuality Of
war.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-12-16
Santa CLAUS a Modern Invention.

OF all Christmas customs the best
krown is also the most recent. Santa
Claus is a modern improvement Saint
Nicholas, it is not to be denied, is a fair
ly hoary figure, and he has locg been
known as the Patron saint of children.
Just why IL rot ciehr. Practically moth
Ing l.: really known about the good saint
exeept that he Died archbishop of Myra
in the fourth century. There are one or
two legends connecting him with love
and compassion for young people, but
there are also legends which cause him
TO be associated with sailors. lie is also
claimed as a patron by brigands on ac-
count Of an adventure which ne is said to
have had with a band Of freebooters.
Lastly, he is claimed by the profession Of
pawnbrokers, and it Is a fact that he is
usually represented in medieval art with
three golden balls in one outstretched
hand. A century or two ago there was
a custom In Germany fer all the parents
In a town or village to send the presents
they designed for their children to one
chosen individual who called at each
house clad in a motley robe. a mask and
n huge haxen wig Knocking on the door
be called in Joud voice for all the good
children to apkear and receive the gifts
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-12-16
WON'T REVEAL ITS SECRET.
e ndard Oil Trust Defies II partment
of Commerce ard Labor.

F. ndard Oil Trust Defies II partment
of Commerce ard Labor.
The STANDARD Oil Company has re
fused to answer list of perfunctory
questions propounded 10 il by Commits
sioner James A. Garfield Of the bureau
of corporations in the Department OF
Commerce and Labor, and, as a result,
an Issue has been raised between lie de-
partment and the company. which, if it
goes into the courts, will determine for
all time what power the department has
10 regulate the trusts.
The attitude of the company is said
to have been taken deliberately for the
purpose of testing the power Of the de-
partment.
AS a part Of the organization of the
Dep lrtment of Commerce, the commits
sioner sent out list of questions TO all
the so-called trusts in the country cover
Ing their capitalization and other tiuan-
cial items All Of the trusts replied to
the commissioner save the Standard Oil
Company, which refused TO answer any
questie;ss,
Information 81 the attitude of the com
pany has been conveyed TO high officials
of the government. including the Presi-
dent. and il is believed that Commission
er Garfield will take legal means to COM
pei the company 10 answer. He may
call upon John d. Rockefeller to fur
nish the desired information, and, in the
event of formal refusal, the case will be
taken into United States District Court
and an order sought TO compel the com
pany 10 answer the question.
Upon the decision IT, this case will
hinge the future policy of the new de
f9a rfneut
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-12-16
TWO LITTLE STOCKINGS.

Two little stockings hung side by side,
Close TO the fireplace broad and wide.
.'Twoy' said Saint Nick, as down he came,
Loaded with toys and many game
"Ho, hoi'' said he, with laugh Of fun,
'Ill have no cheating. my pretty one;
l know who dwels In this house, my dear
There's only one little girl lives here.
So he crept up close Ia the chimney place,
And measured a soch with a sober face.
Just then a little note fell out
And futtered Low Ike bird about
AS he pushed hls specs up close to his eyes,
And read the address In child's rough
plan
Dear sair.t Nicholas" so II Boom,
.'The other stocking you see The wall
I have lang for poor giri i4Aied Clara
Hall.
She's poor little girl. but very good,
So / thotght, perhaps. you kindly would
Fill up hel stocking too. tonight,
And help to make her Christmas bright
If you've not enough for both stockings
Please put all in CIara's-r shall not care. /"
Saint Nicholas brushed tear from his eye,
And God bless you, darling" he said wit!t
Then softly he blew through the chimney
A note ire birds. as 1t scars on high.
When e,n came tive of the funniest NOR
tes
That ever ever were seen this side earth's por-
Hurry up, said Saint Nick, "and nicely
prepare
All little girl wants where money is
Then, Oh what scene there was in that
room
Away went the elves, but down from the
OF the sooty op chimney came tumbiing
low
A child whole wardrobe. from head to toe
How Santa Claus laughed as he gathered
them in,
Ana fastened each ar,e 10 the snet yvf.b a
pin
Right to the toe he hung a blue dress
She'll think II come from the sky, I
guess "
Said SAINT Nicholas, smoothing the folds of
blue,
And tying the hood 10 the stocking. too
When all the warn clothes were fsstehsS
on,
And both little socks were alled and done
Then Santa Claus tucked a toy here and
there,
And hurried away to the frosty air,
Saying, God pity the poor and bless the
dear child
Who pIties, them. too, on this night SO
Wild
The wind caught the words and bore them
on high
TIL they died away in the midnight sky.
While Saint Nicholas few through the icy
air,
Bringing peace and good, wiIr' with him
everywhere
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-12-16
thirty Years AGO.

Senator John A. Logan Of Illinois in
troduced at Washington a bill giving 3
national charter TO a pror rsed three track
railroad between Chicago and Few York,
intended as the first ste ~ in relieving ex-
listing railroads from al State control.
A bin 10 abolish the duty ON coal was
introduced at Washington by Hamilton
Of New Jersey because of the frequent
miners strikes.
A bill recognizing n state Of war be
tween Spain and s'uba was introduced
in the House of Representatives
Washington by Sunset" Cox, but over
whelmingy defeated
Excitement was caused by the report
that prominent United States Sena-
tor had received n petition from citi-
zens Of Cuba asking the annexation of
their island.
Capt. Gen. JOvellar Of Cuba and
Senior Salos. colonial minister, resigned
their positions rather than surrender the
steamer Virginius 10 the United States,
which would. they declared, precipitate IL
revolution against Spain.
War between Spain and Germany was
threatened because the former govern
ment had seized German ships in Phil
ippine ports.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-12-16
forty Years Ago.

Gen. L. S. Grant and his army were
given unanimous vote OF thanks by the
National House at Washington, on mo
ton OF Washburne Qlll, and a medal
from the people of the United States
was ordered struck off for him.
Schuyler Colfax was nominated for
Speaker OF the House al Washington by
the caucus supporting President Lincoln.
Eighty rebel prisoners escaped from
Camp Douglas. Chicago, by means of a
tunnel which they had dug, several being
recaptureA later at the Briggs and Mat
tesoa bJtels.
A grand banquet and ball were given
at Omaha. Neb., to celebrate the break
ing Of ground for the Union Pacific Rail-
road, congratulatory kilograms being re-
eeived from Brigham Young and Gov.
Leland Stanford of California.
President Lincoln issued his famous
amnesty proclamation, offering pardon to
all rebels who took a special oath Of al
legiance. excepting military and civil
officials of the Confederacy and judges
and Congressman who had deserted their
offices under the United States.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-12-16
The YuIe Log.

1t used TO be the custom to burn yUle
log on Christmas. The most beautiful
tradition attached TO this custom was
that old wrongs and heartburnings per
ished therein, and as long as the fame
was bright on the walls enemies were at
peace with one another. This truce was
not always rigidly kept, it is true. There
have been dark and cruel yuletides in the
history Of our race. But in the main the
true spirit Of Christmas was Kept. Many
of tie superstitions and traditions Of the
pagan yule tree were continued as long
as the Christmas log was alight. In
some parts of England the log was repre-
scented by a bundle of ash FACETS bound
together. IN all cases a brand was kept
every year 10 light the next years log
with. The careful preservation Of the
brand was q certain preventive Of the
destruction Of the house by FIRE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-12-16
Christmas in Hawaii.

Before the missionaries and the Amer
lean settlers went TO Hawaii, the natives
knew nothing about Christmas. but now
they all celebrate the day, and do it, of
course, in the same way as the Ameri-
cans who live there. The main differ
ence between Christmas in Honolulu and
Christmas in New York is that in Hon
olulu in December the weather is like
Jane in New York. Birds are warbling
in the leafy trees; gardens are overflow
ing with roses and carnations; fields and
mountain slopes are ablaze with color;
ard a sunny sky smiles dreamily upon
the glories of summer day. In the
morning people 20 to church, and during
the day there are sports and games and
merrymaking of all sorts. The Christ
mas dinner is eaten out of doors in the
shade Of the veranda, and everybody is
happy ami contented.-St. Nicholas.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-12-16

In the above picture the touched the key OF
memory land produced fine harmony. IL y"a tie
young AMI the future endless and the ed OF e
sometimes be found far awaydown where the sum sets
you will not have great interest in the tine old
couple in the Christmas cartoon.
Christmas night in a good many homes, that old man
and that old will sit before the fire and find their
Christmas happiness in memory. The fire light casts
soft glow silver hair and many wrinkles. Her hand
is in his knoed fingers and you could tell that they are
lovers whom years Of toll and enduring has brought
content and peace the chasened joy that to the old
who have lived well; the who has tried and the
who has understood
The says something like this: MARY wife, feel
tonight if the children with and to
the reflected joy of Christmas that began at the cradle and
will end how soon the good God clone knows I've been
thinking about the Christmas of my boyhood We didn't
have much in those days Little gifts and much good will
Father used get up the cold half past and build
rousing fire that the children could examine their
stockings without freezing We carried them to his bed
side, and he seemed get much joy out of them
did
Those were happy days And then came manhood, and
you dear heart and the love of good shining
your eyes. it sit old alone, by
the have dimmed the light Mary sorrow
has changed it; there wrinkles in hearts
Remember that first Christmas in home after the
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-12-16
CHRISTMAS ON THE FARM.

open the door and let them IN.
The friends from far and near:
They come all muffied to the chin
To bring the Christmas cheer.
There are lilies blowing in the fields,
White as the thoughts of God.
There are bloss Ems on the FURNISHED nance.
Made by divining rod.
Hark! Harki The Christmas song is sgngi
And bells bg unseen hands are rlng.
There's j0ytlnd peace on every tongge;
For Christmas time is here
Open the door, The face Of age
Is Lit with sunny smiles;
Give hand clasp warm 10 rich poor
The Star the Star beguilesi
There's something in the Christmas sky,
There's something in its air.
To tell the Holy Presence nigh,
OF song, and praise, and prayer.
Hark! Hark The Christ gSsS song Il sungl
And bells by unseen hands are vuug,
There's Joy and peace on every tongue;
Inc Christmas time Is here!
The children come! The tables groan
With plenty's viands spread;
Here's Home Sweet Home" for hearts that
roam,
Where love hath comforted
There are lilies blowing IN the fields,
White as the thoughts of God.
There are blossoms on the Furnished panes,
Made by divtr::dg rod.
Harkl HCAKi The Christmas song is sungl
Sweet bells by unseen hands are Fung.
There's joy and peace every tongue;
For Christmas lime Is here!
An Anglers hand upon the wall
Old founts Of feeling stirred
And on the hearth, the footsteps fall
That once our hearts have heard.
The mothers face, the sisters grace
FIJI loves immortal cup
And in the old accustomed place
Our souls VIII sit and sup
Hark. Harkl The Christmas song lis sungf
And bells b. unseen hands are rung
There's JOY and peace on every tongue;
The Christmas time Is herel
Wherever man, whate'er his lot,
The Christmas Star will shine
Ailre on palace or on cot
w IN love that is divine.
Tlsce are lilies blowing in the fields,
White as the thoughts Of God.
There are blossoms on the FURNISHED prnes,
Made by diyining rod.
Harki Harkt The Christmas song is fungl
And bells by unseen hands are rung,
There's joy ana peace every tongue;
For Christmas time is herei
Ohio Farmer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-12-16

llNtEAdt AtNSAuE@
The increase Of expenditures for 1903
over those o. 1902 resulted lii reduc-
ton of the surplus revenue of $S6,9S9,-
7OS.21.
The trust funds held for the redemp
ton of notes and certificates increased to
$500, 06S $50, an increase for the year or
So, 459. 1870.
Transactions in p,. debt items, 9TH
er than those related TO the trust funds,
caused a net decrease of S1S.625, 444 in
the rublic debt aud reduced the annual
interest charge TO the extent of S2,o0l,-
3122GL
The foreign holdings of United States
bonds are principally confined TO the reg
istered class, and are diminishing In
1889 the amount was S24,339, 020. At
the end of 1903 it was reduced to SIG
S66950.
During the year 1903 national bank
notes to the amount of S196. 429. 621
We're presented fer redemption, an in
crease over the ious year of $24,-
5Go.3G3.
Gold continues 4, mulate in the
treasury. The total holdings Of gold on
July /, 1903, were SG31, 400, TS943, an
increase for the year Of ST1,220, 4S9. On
Oct. j. 1903, the total holdings of gold
in the treasury amounted to SGJ4S11,-
71G.
The following are urged as recommen-
dati0ns:
The mint at New Orleans is both in
convenient and expensive II should be
reduced to an assay office.
The assay office at New York is in
convenient in construction. inadequate in
| size, unfortunately located, and should
be sold and a new one built. Fortunate
ly, the present site can be sold for
enough 10 buy one moro eligible. erect a
suitable building thereon, and have a re-
spectacle balance left
The tax on national bank circulation.
based upon bonds hereafter issued.
should be fixed at one-half of per cent
per annum.
Customs brokers should be required to
register with the department. and pay
therefor a nominal fee sucn registration
to be subject to cancellation for cause by
! the Secretary Of the Treasury.
The installation Of comprehensive
! pneumatic tube system between the
| Treasury Department and its widely
scattered branches and bureaus, and the
| several departments whose accounts are
/ audited in the Treasury Department ,
/ would be very profitable investment.
/ earnestly recommend the construe-
/ ton Of several very fast revenue cutters,
small enough to be used for boarding
and swift enough to overtake and arrest
smuggling vessels now engaged in trans
/ ferring goods from tramp ships at an
Choir to private docks. Such vessels are
/ much needed in the Puget Sound district
/ and at points on the great lakes.
Appropriations for secret service work
/ 81 .ould be literally increased.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-12-16
One hundred Years Ago.

Martin Vaa Buren,, afterwards Presi-
dent of the United States, and then 81
years old, first entered politics at Kin
derhook, y, Y, where he had come to
open law office.
Aaron Burr, President of the
United States. arrived in Washington
and was dined at the White House by
President Jefferson.
A pure food bin was introduced in the
Pennsylvania Legislature. requiring that
all butter exported from that State be
first inspected by Judges" appointed by
the Governor
President Thomas jefferson sent n
message TO Congress announcing that the
Sultan of Morocco had accepted the
terms Of peace dictated by the United
States.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-12-16
Brief News Items.

City officials of ST. Paul, MINI, are
preparing an ordinance TO quarantine
consumptiyes.
At the plant of tn rassaic Steel
Company in Paterson, y. J., reduction
of 10 per cent in wages has been made.
The workmen decided to accept the cut
Louis Kempner, former superintend-
ent Of the registry system in the post
office, accused Of hayii received cigars
from Cuba by mail wi,aSut paying duty
admits e.
BY a decision Of Justice Bennett Of
New YORK. Charles p. Lewis. better
known as M. Quad" the humorist, need
not pay the $50 for which Marie A. Bill
liugs sued him.
After many months Of consideration
the Philadelpl IA Councils conn 1ittee On
libraries and museums has decided to ac-
cept Andrew Caruegie's offer Of $1,000
600 for the erection Of thirty branch IL
kraries.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-12-16
Twenty Years AGO.

Applications for 400 patents for clock
dials adapted to the newly adopted
standard time were reported on file at
Washington.
Ping Yuling, admiral OF the Chinese
feet. issued a proclamation warning for
eigners that war with France was inn
pending and they must protect their own
property.
Word reached Cairo that second
Egyptian force Of 800 troops had been
nnnihiated near Suakim by the follow
ers Of FL Mahdi
Indianapolis, Ind, started a campaign
10 secure the 1884 Republican national
convention, Senator (afteTwsrds Presi-
dent Harrison heading the delegation to
urge its claims.
Alfred Tennyson, the poet, was asked
by Queen Victoria to reconsider his re
fusal Of a British peerage.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-12-16
fifty Years AGO.

Out of 1867 newspapers published in
the world, 800 were being issued in the
United States 500 in Great Britain and
Ireland. and 800 in Germany.
President Franklin Pierce was eriti-
cised because copies of his message were
stolen and the message printed by New
York newspapers before Congress re-
ceived it.
The steamer Humboldt Of the New
York and Havre line was wrecked on
the rocks near Halifax. \. s.
Kalafat was attacked by the Russians,
who were repulsed by the Turks with
heavy loss.