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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-11
ABOUT THE STATE.

Items Of Interest Cleaned From Our
Exchanges.
The Rev. George T. Sutton, native Of
Shelburne is dead.
The state convention Of the Catholic Or
der Of Foresters will be held in Middle
bury June, 1904
Fred May Of Milton has doe that was
killed by being caught in barbed wire
fence on the railroad track at his place.
The warden has been notified.
Two cases of small pox are reported
from Somerset. where 1t is said that the
cases are confined to the old Burnap house.
The locality is largely Inhabited by lum-
bermen.
Mrs. John ID. Miller of Wallingford
died at Burlington yesterday morning.
Her husband, one of the Republicans of
Rutland county and at one time member
of the state board Of railroad commission
ers, died July n.
The snow storm Of Wednesday and
Wednesday night, besides covering the
whole OF Vermont extended over New
York state. In the Mohawk valley there
was fall Of 20 inches of snow. At BEN
nington, this state, there was six inches
and at White River junction seven inch
es.
A curious freak of nature was exhibit
ed recently BY w. p. Harmon Of Warren.
1t is large apple reddish-yellow in color,
with the exception Of quarter section
about an inch and One-half in width, which
is vivid crimson. The apple was. the only
one grown on the tree and is quite a Curl
osity.
There is more Illness in Bellows Falls
than at any period for some time. Dph-
/ liberia and pneumonia have many victims
There have been four deaths from pneu-
mouia the past week and many are seri-
| ously i'll One Of the latest victims is
Joshua Webb. one Of the oldest residents,
He Is under the care of a trained nurse
and hopes are entertained Of his recov-
cry.
Arthur Luck, charged with forging sig
natures to checks on the Randolph Ma
tional bank, who has been out on bail of
$500 furnished by George Osg0od of East
Randolph, failed to put In an appearance
at county court, and last Friday Deputy
Sheriff Luke Parish went after him. Luck
was found at Watson Banister's and was
taken to his bondsman, Mr.. Osgood, who
was to see that the offender reached
Chelsea Saturday. Luck, however, dis
appeared Friday night and is now being
looked for by the officers. A bench war
rant has been issued for him. The home
place Of Luck mother, Mrs Webster OF
East Randolph, valued at about $500, is
mortgaged to Mr. Osgood to indemnify
him for the bond Mrs. Webster has
practically nothing aside from the home.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-11
WHAT is A TEMPERANCE MOVE,

WHAT is A TEMPERANCE M0YEPI
The Vermont delegat Is to the nationa
Anti-Saloon league convention at Wash
ton, d. G., reported an "increase Of drum
kenness following the recent return to
high license and announced that they
were preparing for more active campaign.
The FIRST part OF their report might have
been forecasted and is nothing more than
could have been expected. The second
part Of the report that they are going to
wage more active campaign 10 Vermont
lis commendable in so far as their cam
paign is well directed. We have no de-
sire to act ID the role Of advlee-giver to
the Anti-saloon League or any other or
ganization but we can say to that league
or kindred organizations that to be effect
i've their Efforts must be toward inducing
the towns to vote for no-license II their
powder is expended in an attempt to have
the present law repealed It win be worse
than wasted Not that it is impossible
for the state Of Vermont to return to the
prohlbtory law; that is possible.
But the return to prohibitian would not
be move for temperance. The law is
discredited and would prove valueless
were it on the statutes once more
There would, we sincerely believe, be an
even more lax enforcement OF the instru-
ment even il a majority Of the citizens Of
the state we're To register their votes for
its return. There Is better way for the
cutting down Of drinking, and that Is to
influence the towns aud cities, where the
conditions warrant, to vote for no-license.
we have The word Of citizens in present
no-liceDse towns Of the state that the con-
ditions al regards drinking are better
now than they were under the old regime.
In st. Johnsbury the change for the better
is marked A Randolph man says, IRAN
dolph has nolicense the best prohibition
she has ever had, but very little intoxica,
tiou." In the light Of those facts what is
the best method, to attempt to restore the
prohibitory law or to induce the towns to
vote for no-licenie2 The local option law
gives the privilege Of deciding whether it
shall be license or no license.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-11
MEAKER BROS Saturday at Vaughan'S
Saturday Prices Only.

Good Western Steak, per pound. ....... I5c
Fresh Native Pork Roasts. per pound !. 9 to lsc
Native Lamb, per pound ........... 8 to lSe
Fresh Native Chickens, per pound iSe
Fresh Native Fowls, per pound ......... lSe
Three bottles Of catsup for .......,... Csc
Baked Beans, per quart can ......,...... l5e
Three-pound box Of Goldfish iOr ....,..-... zoe
Vegetables Of All Kinds. Fresh Oysters.
Butter and Eggs
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-11

= moral AAAEs
Said Santa Claus 'Tis Christmas eve
(The animals looked pleasant,
And each Of YOU viii now receive
His yearly Christmas present
But I'd be glad Il every guest
Would mention what he'd Hike the best"
The Tapir said; "That pleases me-
III state succinctly, therefore
If ] may be SO bold and free
The only thing / care for
Would be those matches on the shelf
with which I'd like to light myself"
His wish was granted. Then upspake
A timid little Adder;
"Sir but trifie It will take
TO make my Christmas gladder.
A slate and pencil. If you please,
Would let me DO my sums with ease
The Reindeer said, 'sYou may believe
I'd be a happy fellow
II were sure / would receive
A good sized umberellow,
And also I'd like four golosh-
Els and a rubber macintosh"
The Pig fountain pen desired;
The Cow tin horns requested;
The Horse. for a new hat acquired,
His gratitude attested.
The Caterpillar said II ana
Proud Of my caterpillarsham"
So all Of them were gay and glad.
And they were happy. very;
They liked the presents that they had
And waxed exceeding merry.
Dear Humans ait your Christmas feasts,
Pray take lesson from the beasts.
Carolyn Wells in Reader Magazine For
December
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-11
THRONE LIGHTS.

King Leopold has created new Kon-
90 decoration. which is officially known
as the Leopold IT, order
The Prince Of Wales has been made
honorary colonel Of the Twelfth regi-
ment Of the artillery corps Of the Aus
trian army.
Emperor William has four light
brown dachshunds which have their
special cook and On open fireplace in a
stone, ivy covered house in the park
OF Monbijou.
King Alfonso Of Spain has decided
that he will not include Rome In his
visits to the several European courts,
shortly TO be made. to avoid unneces-
sary embarrassment for the Vatican
authorities.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-11
A Good Picture
LIKE A GOOD BOOK

is a source Of education and in
spiration. We have an entirely
new line, to which we invite
your attention. It's being much
admired and is sure to contain
something that will please you.
No Christmas shopping will be
complete without visit to the
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-11

Frank h. Howe's new daily paper, the
Bennington Evening Banner, made its APP
pearanee at Bennington Tuesday evening.
Editor Howe's salutatory is very brief. 1t
is:
We have no apologies 70 offer or prom
Uses to make IN this paper, II the people
like It well enough to support it, 1t will
continue Ii they don't we shall not run
1t for fun OF glory.
No apologies are called for, for the first
two numbers, and from the appearance Of
the Banners advertising columns IT viii
not lack for support.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-11

AS will be seen by our news columns to-
day, Bethel granite has been definitely
and coneusivelY decided upon as the ma
terial for the construction Of the union de-
pot in Washington, d 9. Capt. Hard
ing's report favored it and the district
commissioners have approved II. Con-
gfatulatlons to Bethel on the certainty
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-11

Twelve hours after the storm yesterday
al enthusiastic citizen reported that an
electric car had almost got into the city
limits He was wrong The car had got
only as far as the Dodge bridge and was
still coming.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-11

Washington county lost capable officer
in the death Of its states attorney, Frank
A. Bailey Of Montpelier He was a young
man who deserved the respect that was
accorded him.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-11
HOLY song.

Holly song.
The holly is for happiness;
Hang It, hang it high.
When the holy morn we bless
Shows its rose along the skyi
The holly is for heartsome. cheer;
Hang It, hang it high.
While the glory Of the year
Lights the heights Of all the skyl
The holly is for homeside mirth;
Hang Ii, hang it HIGH
Till the dearest day Of earth
Fades tn shades along the sky
Clinton Scotland IN Munseys
Do you need black pettieoat See the
sample line on sale at Veale & knight a
cost price.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-10-30
Russia Determined.

Berlin, Oct. 2G.-An American who
had spent some months at Dalny. the
new Russian seaport on The a Tunt
peninsula. arrived in Berlin. He was in
formed that the Russian troops are
apparently arranging to stay in Man
churia permanently. Russia had 200,-
600 troops there, and barracks are lie
ing erected at Dalny for two additional
regiments. Russia is also strengthen
ing her position on the west bank o.:
the Yalu river.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-10-30
FORMER CASHIER INDICTED.
Philip u. Davis, mt Charleston, ILL.,.
Charged with Larceny In Two
Indictment. by Grand Jury.

Charleston, H., Oct. 2G.-The granG
Jury adjourned Saturday morning after
returning 40 indictments. Among them
were two against Philip Is. Davis,
charging larceny. Davis was assistant
cashier of the First national bank. He
confessed to having taken Si3O from
the Second national and Stale banks.
Davis whereabouts is unknown to To-
cal officers. His uncle, v. X. Curd, Is
making good all his shortages.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-10-30
amounting to more than $50, 900.

amounting to more than $4,000.
Mr.. WadswOrth, too, Is said to have
confronted MIR. Blair with accusations
that he had abused the trust imposed
in him, and again, it is said, Mr.. Blair
admitted the facts and pleaded for a
chance to repay the amount Of the al
legged embezzlement.
In telling the story, Attorney Roberts
omitted none of the details. He un-
earthed the evidence, II Is claimed, that
resulted in Mr.. Blair being dropped as
the agent here for Dick Bros. & Co,
and which forced him to resign as ca.
trustee of the Blow trust estate, the lat
ter shortage, It is said, being made up
by friends.
Mr.. Roberts was the only witness
yesterday in the Blair case before the
grand jury.
LAS the alleged forgeries and other
misdeeds were committed more than
three years ago, the statute of limita-
tions will apply to the case and pro-
hibit prosecution.
what became Of Money.
THE people are probably interested
in knowing what became Of the vast
UNI Of money that Mr.. Blair Is ac-
cueed Of having got away with during
the last few years. Mr.. Blair Is cur
rcntly reported as carrying life insur-
ance that costs him 100000 annually.
He also had TO pay the interest, as 1t
fell due, on the bogus loans, otherwise
his crime would have been discovered
long ago. With the amount Of the
Blow estate, $G3, 300. and that of the
Dick matter, 0,QO0, the total en-
bcZZlement would reach $iG3, 600. Five
per cent. or this would amount to $40
600 annually. Add to this family cX-
pcnditurcs of about $2J. 900 a year, and
you have a total annual outlay Of
about $G5 ,00o. II is hardly believed
that, running ovcr a period of seven
years, his income from his law prac-
tice vas averaging more than S2o,OOD
a year. That would make the net de-
felt every year about SIS, 900, or, in the
last seven years, about s2l5,OOO. He
bought his country home from Mrs.
Georgia Myers Coppcll, in 1898, giving
10000 for the place, and expanding a
like amount in improvements. The
furnishings of the house, which are ele.
giant and are in splendid taste, are said
to have cost him 100000. This would
account for almost $30O,O0 of the de-
!alcation. 10 say nothing Of his losses
on the stock market, which, it is al
legged, were considerable"
Denies Iiob"rts' Statements.
James l.. Blair denouncos Mr.. Rob
crS statements, as outlined above, as a
tissue Of i%alSchoOd woven about a few
grains of fact. He denounons Roberts
as an migrate, whom ne, for years, sup
ported ont Of pure charity, and asks
that the public suspend judgment pend
ing a judicial determination as to their
lrLIih or lalSitY.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-10-30
Toxic Expects War.

Toxic, Oct. 2G.-There is a perisisten
belief throughout the country that wa
with Russia is now inevitable. Even
prominent officials who have all alonf
looked for a friendly solution in the
Corca and Manchuria questions ad.
mitted that the hope of a pacific settle
ment was slight. II is reported that
all the steamship and railroad lines
have been ordered to prepare for the
transportation of troops.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-10-30
FuneraI Of Editor MOrss.

Fort Wayne, Ind, Oct. 2G,-The re-
mains of the late Hon. Samuel r..
Morss, editor OF the indianapolis Senti-
mel. was brought here Saturday for
burial. The body was taken direct
from the station to Underwood Gene
terry. Former Mayor Taggert and
Mayor c. A. Bookwalter and many
other well-knOwn men. including sew
eral newspaper men. accompanied the
funeral party. Brief services were
conducted at the grave
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-10-30

.nrOkc III In Row.

Lexington, Ky. Oct. ga riot re-
suited from a game Of football between
the second teams of State college and
Kentucky university on the latter's
field, Friday. breaking up the game
without either side scoring
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-10-30
DEFAULTER RUN TO EARTH.
DcrauItIng Cashier John Is. Brown,
of New Ii%"iInnd, ohio. Under
Arrest In san FrnnciscO.

San Francisco, Oct, 25.-John x.
Brown, for !" years past cashier of the
Union bank, of New Holland, o., is
under arrest here for cmbezziemcnt.
He disappeared from the bank on Au-
gust s last, and upon investigation OF
his accounts, was found he was $780,
600 short in his cash. He was subse-
Quently indicted upon four charges of
felony and cmbezzlement, and a close
search has been made for him in all
directions, until finally he was located
here and arrested.
Has Had u Hard Time.
According to his own account, Brown
has had a hard time Of II in his van
d'rinGs 10 and fro in an effort to eVadc
justice. He went to Mexico, but failed
10 find work there. and started for
Honolulu by way of this city, but had
no letter fortune there ON his arrival
in his attcn.i TO get employment. He
Travelled under an assumed name all
the time, but protested TO have for
gotten the numerous aliases he used,
Since his arrival here he tried TO Oh
tain work al anythinE, even as a day
laborcr, lpt the fates were against
him. and even hat could not be ge-
cured.
\ Victim of Eobhcrs.
The last money he claims to have hId
was stolen from him the other day, he
says, When Brown left New Holland
he had d black moustache; now he is
clean shaver. In a statement Il The
press. after his arrest, Brown eX-
pressed "a desire to be taken 10 New
Holland al once a dispatch has been
received here stating that requisition
papers will lie signed at once by Gov.
Nash Of Ohio, and that officers will
start from Columbus at once to lake
him back.
stood nigh In society.
John K. Brown first went to New
Holland from Cincinnati Il years ago.
lie stood high in society and business
circles, was treasurer of the Masonic
Temple association, master of the local
Masonic lodge, a member of several
prominent organization, clerk of the
school board and OF the democratic
county executive committee. and a
member Of the church choir.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-10-30

Cologne, Oct. ga dispatch from
St. Petersburg to the Cologne Gazett.
says the United States has notified
Russia that the latter's request tC
China that the date ofsher evacuation
of Manchuria be postponed is no con
Germ of the American government.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-10-30
SOCIAL LEADER
UNDER A CLOUD
Rumors Affecting James L. Blair,
of St. Louis, Take Form.
SEVERE SHOCK TO HlSFRlENDS
Name Honorcd In Missouri Now
Coupled with OTcnses which,
IL Substa inflated, VIII
Prove Its lndOing.

st. Louis, Oct. 2J.-FOr the past Few
weeks rumOrs have been current at
fecting the probity Of James. l.. Blair,
former law partner of Judge James A..
Seldom, former police commissioner
and former general counsel for the
Worlds fair company. These rumors
have been pcrsistently denied by the
friends Of the gentleman named, and
one newspaper publisher who had the
temerity 10 publish them by inu.udD
was threatened with prosecution for
criminal libel.
The story revealed almost %staggers
belief. involving, as it docs, ~forScrics,
cnbcZzlcmont and breaches Of trust
covering about $1,000 much Of which
has been dissipatcd in paying interest
on forged notes, premiums ON enor-
nous life insurance policies and cX-
travagant living.
The Globc-Dcmocrat gives the fol-
lowing synopsis Of n story that takes
Up the greater portion Of two pages Of
that journal:
The history of James l.. Blair's
methods in the handling of trust funds,
and the story of how he is alleged to
have secured hundreds OF thousands Of
dollars by inducing Philadelphia bank
ers to accept bogus deeds of trust as
genuine, or by Incorporating trust
funds was narrated in detail to the Oc-
tobcr grand jury yesterday. Among the
allegations against him were the ut
tering of forged notes and certificates
of title, the issuing Of bogus deeds of
trust, and the cmbcZzlemeGt OF funds
By trustee.
The aggregate amount of his al
legged crooked dealings was given as
$iG3 800. OF this amount, $4,000 WAS
said to have been taken by him from
Dick Bros. Il Co.. bankers. of Philadcl-
phia, Pa, for whom he acted as loan
agent, and SOB 300 is alleged to have
been taken from the BLOW trust estate,
tor whom he acted as trustee.
In both instances Mr.. Blair is said
TO have confessed aud to have offered
TO make restitution.
Ills operations are said to have ex-
tended over a period Of about ten
years, II at a time when he was tax
ing a prominent part in demanding re-
forms Of various kinds. Those whom
he is ALLEGED TO have wrongcd placed
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of the ALLEGED cronkcdpnee of Mr. ur,ir
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-10-30
Blow Estate Matter,

According to Roberts story. Her
bert Wadsworth, husband Of Mrs. Mar
tina Blow Wadsworth. one of the bcne-
ficiarics OF the Blow trust estate. hur-
ried across the country from New York
IN response TO a message that It was
suspected hat Mr.. Blair. as c~o-trustee
OF the estate, had dissipated securities
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-10-30
CONTEMPT FOR
UNCLE SANS NAVY
Russia Expresses No Fear of Amer.
lea Enforcing Her Demands.
THREATS CAUSE NO ALARM
C~ndisnuiscd Declaration Of Cone
tempt For the United ~States-Nnvy
Not Large Enough to Demand
RecOg milton of Our iRhts

London, Oct. 26.-It Is clear thar
Russia recognizes that the United
States will be at least inactively hostile
to her cause in any conflict with Japan
The Russian government is also trying
to persuade itself that it can ignore
the danger of any active defense o.
American rights in the far east. How
else can the following remarkable ut.
terance which Novoe Vremya was per.
mitted to make last week be interpre.
ted:
Navy Not Large Enough.
"AmGrican statesmen realize the
apr >aching OF collisions with trans.
oceanic powers and therefore are in.
sisting upon a rapid enlargement o.
their navy. At present this navy is also
considered not large enough to attain
the objects desired, and the powers OF
the old world are not compelled to
reckon very seriously with the United
States. Their real force Is o very
great. 1t is only When they possess
n navy hat will command the ocean
separating the old from the new worlc
that the Americans will be able &c
demand the recognition of them. This
will not be soon. and in the meantime
American demands and threats neeC
not particularly alarm either Europe
or Asa"
UnabIc to Defend Our Right
This is an undisgIised declaration
that American rights anywhere neeG
not be respected because the United
States is unable to defend them. Nc
utterance could express more clearly
or frankly the cynical INSCRIPTIONS.
ness of the Russian policy. The won
der is that the Russian authorities al.
low It to be avowed SO openly, ant
that apparently they have no fear OF
the effect upon hlsh-spirited people OF
so fragrant and contemplated a def
ance.
1t is interesting to note in this con
nectiOn that Secretary of War Root
while in London, has not been reserved
in the expression of his opinion that
the United States should not hesitate
to defend to the uttermOst her treaty
rights in the far east.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1903-07-02
FARMERS EXCURSION.

III. n. Horner of Finley has
been chosen to conduct the farm
ers' excursion to the A. c. at Far
go this year. The excursion
will leave Steele county points on
the regular train July 16th,going
into Fargo from Casselton over
the N. p. Returning 1t will
leave Fargo July 18th at 1880 P.
M. and Breckenridge 1920 A. NJ.
July 18th. Bona6de farmers or
stockmen and wives or boys to
the number of fifty, will be al
lowed to 60 from this county.
Those who have never gone will
be given the preference in maxi
ing up the list for this year.
Any one desiring to go will
send his name, with place at
which he will board train, to
Mr.. Horner at Finley who will
complete the arrangements.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1903-07-02
A R E TALE.
Eeing the Truthful Narrative of q
Wonderful Hunting Experience
by a Truthful Man,

The following narrative was written
by the veracious North Creek CORE
%spondert of the Troy Press:
George Little has lived all his life in
the ~Adirondacks and the fish and game
stories he tells are worth travelling
many miles to hear. Some years ago
when he had charge of a camp for the
late Speaker Hustled and DR.. Hayes he
was out hunting and fishing on RAJ
quette lake. He discovered a flock of
wild geese flying in the shape of a
Y. He was in the act of loading his
gun which was of the muzzle-loading
pattern, and not having time to with
draw the ramrod. fired, and then wad-
ed across Alder brook to bag them.
On going through the water a brass
button on his pantaloons flew off and
as he reached shore he found 70pounds
of trout in his pants. which was the
cause of the button disappearing, and
about four rods away lay a fine deer
dead. He then went to secure his
geese, and on his ramrod sticking in
a tree hung II of the birds pierced
through the neck. He then brought
his game safely to camp. and when
he dressed the deer he found the brass
button imbedded in his heart. If any
n doubts this story he has the brass
button to show.