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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-30
GREATLY ALARMED
BY a Persistent Cough, but Perma-
nently Cured by Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy.

Mr.. H. P. Burbage, student at law,
in Greenville, S. c., had been troubled
for four or Ave years with a continuous
cough which he says, "greatly alarmed
me, causing me to fear that l was in the
first stage of consumption" Mr.. Bur
bage, having seen Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy advertised, concluded to try it.
Now read what he says of it: 81 soon
felt a remarkable change and after using
two bottles of the twenty-five cent size,
was permanently cured" Sold by
Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-30
Will Make Alexandria His Home.

Mr.. Charles n. Crittendon intends to
make Alexandria his future home. With
this end in view he has purchased the
property on the northeast corner OF
Washington and OronOco streets, and
will spend about Sc, 00Oin metamorphos-
ing the house. Mr.. Joseph Rodgers
has been engaged to superintend the
work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-30
The Market.

There was fine display of seasonable
country produce in market, most OF
which was disposed Of at reasonable
prices. Butter and eggs sold at last
Saturdays prices. Strawberries were in
abundance, and sold at from 3 to cents
per box. The quality was very good.
Meats and fish were unchanged in prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-30
Resiensd.

Rev. G. w. Nelson, who for twenty-one
years has been rector of ST. james Epis-
copal church at WarrentOn, has resigned
bis charge on account of serious and
lono.c )ntinued illness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-30

WEATHER PROBABILITIEs.--Fo this Sec
ton partly cloudy weather tonight and Sun
day with occasional showers; light variable
,.iuIr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-30

A little life may be sacrificed to sudden
attack Of Group il you don't have Dr. Ihohias
Eclectric Oil ON hand for the emergency.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-30
LOCAL NEWS.

Sun rises tomorrow at 4:44 a. m. and sets
PA p. m. High water at 1l:O0 a. m. and
IL 35 ID. n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-30
Death OF an [ Id Resident.

Miss Jane NJ. skinner, on old and
well-known resident of Alexandria,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-30

DEPOT QUARTERMAsTER's OFFICE,
~ Washington, ID. c., May %. 1903. Sealed
proposals, in triplicate, will be received until
2P. NJ. Thursday, June 25. 1908, for furnish
ing during year ending June 30, 1904, forage
ard straw. Information furnished on appli-
cation. U. S. reserves right to reject or &C.
cept any or all proposals or any part thereof.
Envelopes containing proposals should be
marked Proposals for Forage, &c" address
ed to LT.-CoL 7. f. TRrE, Depot Q. NJ.
CAROLINA HEAD RICE for sale by
J. C. MILBURN.
FOR sALE.-OLD NEWSPAPERS at 60
cents per 100 pounds at this Office.
New TOMATOES, large cans, for sale at
Zoe. by ). Z: AII.6OkN.
10 boxes Choice CREAM CHEESE just re.
ceiyed by j. u MlLbohN.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-03
PLAYED A GOOD GAME
Homer Fits Was Second and c. A.
Dodge Third Fourteen Players
Entered.

The weekly golf tournament of the Bar
re Golf club was held yesterday afternoon
at the club links, and, In spite Of the rain.
thirteen players finished the two rounds Of
the course. The surprise OF the day was
the playing Of q II. Anker who captured
first place with good many points to
spare.
Anker's total score was ltS which, less
his handicap of Ga, gave him net score
Of 40, the lowest net score that has been
made in the tournament. Anker's first
round, done in IS, was far ahead Of any
score made by him and, In fact, was a
very good record. Had be not fallen down
Oh the second round aii the other players
would not have been within hailing dis
tanee Of him This gives Anker one grip
on the medal which will be presented 70
the one winning the most number Of
times q. A. Dodge aud T. G, Peters each
have one win to their credit.
The second man ii yesterdays t0nrna-
ment was Homer Fits, who has been play
ing fairly strong game Ia consideration
OF the fact that he has not been playing
long, His net score was S.. The scratch
man, G, a Dodge, was third with q score
of OF
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-03
The Small Boy Can
Celebrate.
BUILDING PERMITTR0UBLE
Called City Council Together Doctors,
Dentists and Midwives Must Regis
With City Clerk and Pay 81.

4 special meeting of the city council
was held last evening because Of q eontr0-
yersy over a building permit granted G. N.
Wales for house on fremont street at the
corner Of Park. The foundations are now
being put ia and the batter-boards are up.
From these some Of the neighboring land
and house owners gathered the impression
that Mr.. Wales was building close to the
street They entered a protest. The
building inspector was appealed to. The
permit granted MIR. Wales said be could
build Is feet from the street The build
ing Inspector measured and found he WAS
putting in bis foundations six inches near
eli the street than called for IN the permit
and work was stopped yesterday forenoon
nntill the matter was straightened out.
Mr. Wales, Il. NJ Scott, acting as his At
t0rney, NJ. A. Bradford, the builder, aud
j.. AT Averill and III. X Bush, owners Of
lots adjoining, were present before the
council. Mr.. Scott stated the case for Mr..
Wales, and Messrs. AYerill and Bush both
said they had no objections to the house
going MP where it Is.
Mr.. Wales asked to have bis permit
amended SO AS to allow him to build l4
| feet and inches from the street line and
the permit was granted
There we're numerous applicants before
the council for permits to SELL fireworks
and they were granted to all who have a
stock of explosives and fireworks on hand
to sell between this morning and midnight
tomorrow, and the mayor was authorized
fo issue the permits.
II was voted that the city clerk be re-
quested to notify an praetieing physicians,
dentists, midWives. undeEiakers and other
persons who come under the provisions Of
chapter 70, sections / and z, 0f the city
ordinances, to appear before the city clerk
and register their respective business and
pay the fee charged therefor which Is 81.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-03
GREAT FLOODS
IN TEXAS
Loss Of Life IS Now
Feared.
COVERS WIDE TERRITORY
Many Houses in GAINESVILLE Submerged.
Santa Fee Train Was
Ditched.

Gainesville, Texas, July 3. The great
est flood ever known here in 20 years now
prevails. The streets resemble rivers.
Pecan Greek, which flows through the city,
and also Elm Greek. are at the highest
mark and rising rapidly Around the
Santa Fe and Katy depots the water Il
flowing to the depth Of six or seven feet,
All those residing ID the lower portions o.
the west end Of the town are compelled te
leave their homes on account of the water
flowing through their houses.
Telephone lines from adjoining towns
report the flood equal 10 the one here.
Reports from Munster and Lindsay say
there was q regular clondburst at these
places The northbound passenger train
on the Santa Fe went into a ditch neal
Valley View, ten miles from here last
night, and the engineer, fireman and pos
tal clerk are missing. Late reports from
from the northeast portion ol this place
say many people are entirely surrounded
by water and unable 10 get away. It ii
feared loss Of life may follow.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-03
TALK OF THE TOWN.

Eddie Dion went To Winooski today
Il. d. Parker went to Plattsbarg. y. J
today
WinIam Greed went e yInalhayenl Me-,
today.
II. stacey went Is ehamplain, n II,
today ON q visit
II. II. Fraser and son William left this
noon for d visit ii Boston
Albert Downie went To Mortified this
afternoon for few days visit
There win Be special meeting Of
Hose No this evening at I O'clock.
John aud Chrissie Rae left this noon for
Springfield. Mass, 70 visit relatives.
Mrs. C. III. Kent returned last evening
after a several weeks visit n Troy n. 4.
6. N. scott and family went to MalIetts
Bay last night fer ten days fishing trip.
James Robertson began bis two weeks
vacation from A. T. Abbott 4 Co.'s store
today
Miss Cora Bill. bookkeeper for G. Il.
Bugbee, went to her home IN Montreal to-
day for . visit.
John Bageiey and Henry Stevenson g
to their homes III st. sylvester, f. z to
morrow for visit
William Russell, Harry Smith, ] A
MeKe0n and Michael sullivan went t
Boston last night.
Mrs. E. Lonergan returned TO her homi
I iii Burlington today after visit with he
daughter, Mrs, # Z Hamel
| Miss Lotlle Fraser and Miss jennie
Gravelin returned this afternoon IRON
/ Richmond to spend sunday at their homes
IN this city.
Miss Eva Scott who has been visiting q
the home of G. N Kenyon for the pas
few weeks left this noon for her home i
Claremont y II.
Tonight is the Currier Park Benefit q
the residence Of John 4, Smith, Il kas
street. admission Is cents Ice cream ane
cake ten cents extra. Everybody invited
The cemetery commissioners and the se
leetmen Of the town of Barre met toda.
and discussed plans for the enlargement
J of the Wilson cemetery and the changing
Of lots.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-03
OLD MAIDS CONVENTION.
spinsters OF Graniteyille Delight Large
Audience.

Spineters Of Granftegille Delight Large
Audience.
Graniteville, July S.-The old Maids
Convention has come and gone. Il was
held III Miles hall Wednesday night and
was attended by large gathering Of the
public AS the old maids are rather late
In life and almost beyond hope IN getting
husbands, they were rather late hi arriv-
ing. some even coming after the business
was commenced This want Of prompt
ness doubtless brings one of the causes Of
their not securing husbands, The audi
enee while waiting was entertained by E,
II Wiley and bis phonograph.
At last the convention opened BIZ two or
three arriving, dressed in their old maid
ish attire ana carrying bags, bandboxes
and cages containing parrots. Gonversa-
tion was kept up for few minutes when
there entered the hall the majority Of the
old maids. who marched down 10 the CEN
ter Of the hall, quite q picturesque process
sion followed III little while bg one or
two later comerss TbeY welenmed one an-
other Id old maidish fashion took their
seats with nice looking young maid pre-
siding over Them The roll was called,
the secretary and treasurer reports were
given Id. Motions were made and carried
unanimously both for aud against Dy the
same sign.
The proceedings were interspersed with
singing. the notes Of which were on differ
ent KEYS and different time, making de-
| lightfnl diseard, which vas not, aud could
not be set to music by the most expert
eneed composer. The piano was alsc
brought into use. and the music brought
forth could onlY be appreciated BIZ suef
persons possessad Of disappointed hopes
and q gloomy future The convention wa!
visited by a celebrated scientist ard In.
venter accompanied by his valet, Thil
gentleman Prof Make0ver-s submitted
credentials and testimonials Of his patent
ed machine By which he could make ok
maids into young blooming girls,
/ On hearing this there was quite q com
motion among the old maids. He was sur
rounded BY Bit Of them, each one asking 4
be made Young lie very kindly obliget
them They were put into his wonderfu
machine. and the handle turned with Yigo
/ bg his valet. aud 10 there came out belon
Il all. nice Young blooming girls, some will
Z short dresses and as an evidence tina
they Were all alive, they sang with sweet
young voices to the delight Of the audl
ence.
The convention was very interesting am
amusing, and allpresent were greatly &c
lighted II passed OF very satisfactorily
and the object for which II was held
benefited 10 the extent of $50. We hav
heard that 1t may BE- held in other places
| III so, the people we believe would tur
out in large numbers to welcome the %
Maids of Granlteyille.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-03
HAD a FINE TIME

Miss stella Brooks Entertained small
Party af Friends
4 very pleasant lawn party Was held
vesterdaysafterno0n at the home of Miss
Stella Brooks. There were ten young la-
dies present. the occasion being Ii honor
IL Miss Frances Cree Gf st. Iohnsbury
who Is visiting at Judge AL a Fays
part af the entertainment far the ar
ternoon was q baseball game Miss Nelson
captain 81 the Spanlding team and Miss
Tree captain af the ST. JohnsbarY team,
The game, which WAS umpired by Judge
Fay, was all exciting one aud resulted ii
d score OF TO 25 iii favor of the St. i.
team. Cake and lee cream were served.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-03
DENIES PETITION.

Tnjanction Against Mayor Burke Not
Granted.
Burlington, July The opinion Of
Chancellor J II Watson Id the petition
for temporary Injunction TO restrain
Mayor Burke from interfering with Chief
81 Police Brownell ii the exercise of the
duties of his Office was received yesterday
afternoon at the Office Of @. r. Ray, coun-
III clerk, and the injunction Is denied. AL
though the injunction Is denied, Chief
BrowneiI has secured all that he wished
fol- and aIl that he could have secured had
the injunction been granted Ills desire
was to have the charges against him filed
with the board Of police commissioners and
since the petition for All Injunction vas
made the charges have been 6led
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-03
RELEASED FROM JAIL.
oscar Lindsey OF narre Finally at Liber-

Oscar Lindsey Of Barre Finally At Liber-
~.
Montpelier, July Oscar Lindsey was
released from county jail yesterday after
noon on his own recognizance. He had
been under confinement d year last May
aud Since January has been al the county
Jail He was arrested originally on the
charge Of larceny Of $40, it being claimed
that Barre man gave hStl $40 to get 9
bottle Of rum aud Lindsey did not return.
He denied this Lindsey was sentenced
at the March term, 1902, and while the
case went to supreme court began working
out three years sentence in states pris-
on.
The supreme court began untangling
the question whether it was lareeny-,t enl+
bezzlement, and although judgment wss
reversed and set aside the opinion was nof
returned SO that the exact status ot the
case could not be determined and be could
be given no trial at the March term. Lind
sey in the meantime has had long con-
tinement, which taken into consideration
with the status Of the case makes itdoubt-
full IL it win ever be tried again
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-03
MAKES A FINE SHOWING
Shamrock Was Ten Minutes Ahead
at the Start But Was Soon
Headed.

Highlands, N J.. July a--The wind
and weather conditions today were per
feet for q successful trial between the two
Shamroeks. The wind was from the
northwest at about nine knots. The yachts
came out from Sandy Hook shortly after
ten o'clock and when clear Of the bar were
sent away over course fifteen miles 70
the leeward aud beat home. The old
boat, which was about ten minutes ahead
OF the new boat at the start, beld the lead
for the first hour, but Shamrock LIT final
" began lessening the gap.
The wind hauled more TO the westward
at 1890 when Shamrock Ill, getting the
beam wind, Increased her speed and 70
minutes later passed the old boat
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-03
MID SUMNER PARTY.

Hina Prografnme Arranged For This Issen-
ing
The following II the programme fof the
midsummer party this evening at the res
idence of John r Smith fer the benefit of
CnrEier Park.
Piano trio, ssTefbnFe t. summer.
Misses Inis AYeriIl leHa Homes and knla
Avegaii
Piano Duct aGuTnief Park by M0anl1ghf
Misses HeHniee Whitean4h Rlaneh Rtssell
Piano solo, Pure Is i3lS
Miss Esther MHdgett
piano solos Jack and Jill The Queen af
Hearts Miss MBHdeHa smith
Reading MI Earl Waterman
SONG. Miss Nufdena smith
piano trio sBushing Roses.
Misses BeEnie4 Whifeainh. blanche NAs-
seiI Esther aNgdgett
III summer Bfeagn Miss Inis Avefill
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-03
T0BIE BRUSH.

Barre Ran Married To Williamstown
Young Lady
Willamstown. July Miss Mary Nell
Brush daughter Of George Brush Of this
place, was united in marriage at go this
forenoon t0 Philip G Tobin of Barre, son
of Deputy Collector Tohin Of Swant0n.
The eeremonyfwas performed at the home
Of the bride in the presence of only few
Of the relatives and friends Of the con-
tracing parties Rev Brian 6 Roberts
Of Barre was the o1iielating clergyman.
The bride Is one Of the best known and
popular young ladies of Wiliiamst0wn-
The groom il employed ID the granite Of.
nee Of q. r. Scott OF Barre. Mr. and Mrs
Tobin left on a wedding trip TO Boston
TheY viii reside ID Barre.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-03
DEATH AT GRANITEVHLE.

John Smith nied Last Night Aged 81
Years.
Graniteville, July ]. John Smith, aged
s4 wears, died at half past six o'clock last
evening from a general breaking down,
owing 10 old age The funeral will be held
Sunday afternoon at o'clock from the
Presbyterian church, Rev Mr. Jack oiIio-
iating.
The deceased vas born in Scotland. He
came from Canada to GraniteYllie about
ten years ago. He leaves a wife and seF
eral children, Mrs, John Maiden Of Barre,
Mrs. b. w Mcleod of GranitAYille, Mrs.
Lewis Ellis Of Barre. Mrs. Ii p, Morrison
of Canada. Mrs. IS. .Cronk af Toronto, Mrs.
Sarah King Of Woodsyille, y. Il and JohH
A. Smith ct Graniteville,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-03
LIGHTNING STRUCK STATION.
started A Lively Blaze in Express once
Ut stowe.

Started A Lively Blaze IN Express Once
Ut stowe.
Stowe, July 2--During heaFy thunder
shower which passed over the village
about O'Clock this morning lightning
struck the station block, passing in by
either telephone Or electric light wire and
igniling the woodwork in the express Of
Zee. The fire burned through the partl
tion and completely gntted the bath room
connected with G. D. Gibbs barber shop.
When discovered the Ere was under con-
siderable headway The alarm was given
and a lively fight ensued. The flames we're
subdued by means Of lire extinguishers.
IL was d very narrow escape from a seri-
Gus c0naagrati0n The damage Is esti-
mated at s500 and Is probably covered nv
insurance. The flames were confined to
the express 0fiee and bath room but some
injury was done Ia other rooms by heat
aud smoke. The tenements upstairs were
occupied by Mrs. r b, Clarkson and Mr..
aud MrsITa Mum, but all were uninjured.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-03
PROPERTY EXEMPTION.

About ~ 100000 III Montpelier Not Tax-
able.
Montpelier, July a.The amount of
property in this city that Il not taxable Or
exempt appfOximates So 200, 600, This Isl
i big sum ana Ii probably larger than
most people believed Few places Id the
state haveas much non-taxable property
as Montpelier. This Il exempt under the
statutes BY vote 0f the city itself In
eIuded are the railroads, the various quasi
public institutions, school houses. water
works, churches, public buildings, etc This
stone industry alone has over S39 600 on
the exempt list by special vote Of the city.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-03
AMERICANS OUTcLASSED.
made wrefeiaea Showing II Automobile

Made wrefeisea Showing II Automobile
Race.
shannon, ireland, July q Theinterna
flonal race for the James Gordon Bennett
cup was run today and won by Jenatzy, a
member IL the German team, who covered
the distance Of 3508.a miles ID 9 hours, 30
minutes and q seconds. including the stops
imposed by the regulations. Two members
of the French team ran each other so close
for second place that It will not be known
until Friday whether DeKynff Or Farnhan
Il entitled to the honor Only one min-
ute divided them, il Is thought likely that
DeKngHss claim to second place viii be
upheld
The most remarkable feature Of the
great race was its practical immunity from
serious accidents and the wretched show
ing bg the American team.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-03
ENDOWMENT RAISED
Burr 4 burton Seminary Now Has
$4,000.

Burr 4 burton Seminary Now Has
$4,000.
Manchester, July l,At q meeting Of
the trustees Of Barr and Burton seminary
held here today Rev. Dr. r Pratt Of Dor
set resigned the presidency on account oi
advanced years, aud g. b. Holiister Of
Rntland was elected president.
It was announced thst the $4,000 en-
dowment fund had all been pledged
which VIII place the seminary on hrm
foundation.
J0hu K. Colbufn of Newport has been
Id town for several days looking over Burr
and Burton seminary and he viii probably
accept the prlncipalship to succeed B. g
Rodgers, who has accepted the principal
ship Of the Xergennes high schoea MI
Colburn is graduate 0f the University
of Vermont and has had seyen years 81
pefienee as Il teacher
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-03
DON'T SIT ON The STOVE.

thelsea woman TRIED It But VIII Not
Another Tfne.
Chelsea. July 3 Mrs W. IT Colby
sat doWn on the stove hearth the other
morning 10 get warm and caught her
clothing on ire she tried to put the fire
ont, but could not and was obliged 70 call
for help, when the blaze was soon extin-
eulshed. Mrs. Colby escaped with being
slightly burned and badly frightened, but
had she been alone IN the house the affair
might have proved serious. Warming
Don't Sit Oh the stove hearth.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-03
JAMES Y0UNG'S FUNERAL.

Held From Congregational Church Xesser
dag Afternoon.
The funeral Of the late James Young
was held Yesterday afternoon ut O'clock
from the Congregational church. Rev L.
Il. Poole otlieiated There was large
gathering Of friends and relatives, The
church being well filed The floral offer
ings were many and beautiful
The pail bearers were the four Young
brothers, cousins of the deceased. Tie
interment was in Hope cemetery.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-03
CHANGED HIS PLEA.

v. S. MaInah Admits He Broke The
Peace.
n. S, MaInatI who was arrested yester-
dav on complaint Of his wife who said
that be had threatened to killher, was in
court this morning and changed his plea
of not guilty to breach Of the peace
charge, to that cf guilty lie was fined
$50, with costs of s1l00, which he paid
and was allowed to 60
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-03
WIND AT WASHING TON.

blew Down HuiIdings On the Fair
Grounds.
Washington, July s.A wind and rain
storm approaching cyclone in Its fierce
ness swept over this village about 3 o'clock
Yesterday afternoon playing havoc with
the trees and fences
on the fair ground the band stand cat
tie sheds and the large floral ball were
completely demolished By the wind.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-03
Sp0W TT MONTANA.

Heavy rail- ON the Continental divide
Great Damage 10 Crops Feared.
Butte, Mont, July Snow was gen
eral ID Modtana today, slight ilnrries be-
ing reported from all over the state. The
fan was heavy ca the continental divide.
The temperature has dropped 70 Is. Great
damage to crops Is feared.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-03
PROMINENT TN ORDERS.
Mrs. Rostna Claaiu Of Northaeid Died
Wednesday

Mrs. Rostna Claftiu Of Nerthaeld Died
Wednesday.
Northfeld, July 4 Mrs Rosina Ward
ner) CIatiin, 10 years old, died Wednesday
1T the home Of her daughter. Mrs II VI,
Davis. She had been confined to her room
for many months from the effects Of q
shock. Funeral services will be conduct.
ed iii the UniveFsalist church Friday af
ternoon at Z o'clock by the Rev Walter
Dole and burial will be in Elmwood Mrs
Clafiin was for many years a member o.
both the Chapter Of Eastern Star and or
der Of Rebekahs and was the first worthy
mafron of the chapter and the first nobli
grand Of the kebekahs, being much inter
ested III the Institution and growth Of boil
organizations ID Northfeld