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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-05-02
ONLY FAIR LUCK.

Fishermen Report Too Cold Weather in
WiIliamstown.
Wilhamstown, May 2.-The disciples Of
Isaac Walton were abroad early yesterday
morning and all the streams in and about
town were visited early and often. Owing
to the change in the weather the fish pre-
ferred to remain in out Of the cold SO that
few Of the anglers returned with full bas-
kets. The best catch reported SO far il
that Of r. Il. Spencer, who brought in l6
Of the speckled beauties
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-05-02
Dissatisfaction With
Kings Trip.
SPIRIT OF PROTEST
Think King Should Not Go Abroad to
Continental Cities Without
Cabinet Members.

Manchester, May "A dispatch today
says that King Edward 5 visit to continen-
tai capitals is raising spirit of protest
among the members Of the government
who claim he ought not TO be allowed to
90 abroad formally and meet formal states
men unless accompanied by some member
Of the cabinet The dispatch hints that
several recent acts of foreign policy, which
turned out to be unpopular, were initiated
by the King and not the foreign office.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-05-02
TALL SMOKE STACK FELL.
A Hole Smashed in Roof Of NorthaeId
Electric Light station.

Northfeld, May 1.-The new smoke
stack to be erected at the village electric
light plant was partially raised yesterday
afternoon and about O o'clock when with
In about six inches OF perpendicular, the
cable BY which it was being raised sud-
denly broke, letting the stack fall with
great force upon the electric light station
smashing a hole ten feet in diameter In
the roof Of the engine room, damaging the
boiler slightly, and breaking several joints
off the stack itself The stack was sixty
three feet long and cost the village s2z5.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-05-02
COLI ISION AT RUTLAND.

Two Engines Thrown from the Track and
Considerably Damaged.
Rutland, May IA collision occurred
in the railroad yards just north Of the de-
pot about 10 O'Clock tonight between the
passenger train from Bellows Falls, which
had Just pulled in and the mixed train
from Burlington. The two engines were
thrown from the track and considerably
damaged having come together with
glancing blow as the mixed train was 60
ing from the main line to an adjoining
track, No one was injured.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-05-02

The subject Of the morning sermon BY
the pastor at the Baptist church win be
Goods Engraving arid in the evening
fare These Things Great or Small?n
The Bible school meets at noon with the
Baraca class for young men and the Phil
othea class for young women.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-05-02
OPEN BREAK WITH GERMANY.

Germans Think King Edwards visit Pre-
Precedes That.
Berlin, May 2.- Tageblatt asserts that
King Edward is expected to visit st. Pet
ersbnrg in July. The impression here Is
that England is touting her friendship
with France and Russia, preliminary to ar
open break with Germany.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-05-02
Il chleago. chleago 5. Detroit / /.
American Ieague Standing
NEARLY KILLED BY A cow.
Woman Terribly Hurt BY Beast Enraged
Over Its Young Calf.

South Royalton May Mrs. Fred
Fowler Of East Bethel was very seriously
injured today by being attacked by COW.
The scalp was torn off her head, needing
IS stitches to close the wound. Several
teeth were lost and loosened and the lower
lip badly cut besides other severe bruises.
Drs. Burnett of South Royalton and Scott
Of Randolph dressed the wounds. Mrs.
Fowler escaped from the COW once and
nearly got out of the yard when the animal
returned to the attack and only left when
ner young calf ran away
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-05-02
KING EDWARD IN PARIS.

Given Reception and Attended Races
Today.
Paris, May 2.-King Edward aud Pres
ident Loubet attended a review Of 10000
troops at the Paris garrison this morning.
After the review the King was given q re-
ception by municipal parties at Hotel de
Nille. In the afternoon he attended the
races at Longchamps
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-05-02
INJURY TO A. c. SLAYToN.

damned Against a Tree BY Runaway
Team.
Alonzo G. Slayton was quite badly in
jured yesterday afternoon while hitching
up horse in the barn at his home on
Main street. He had the harness partly
on the horse when it suddenly started and
ran.
Mr.. Slayton hung hold Of the horse and
was dragged across the road and was
iammed against tree receiving bad
scalp wound and several other slight
bruises on his shoulder No serious re.
suits will follow from his injuries.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-05-02
LAND SUNK u FEET.

About Two Acres Of Land in Weybridge
Plays an Old Trick.
Mlddlebury, May Ia land slide COW
ering two acres took place in Weybridge
today on land owned by Y. 0. Wales.
The ground went down 12 feet, narrowly
escaping the roadway but taking the
highway fence, In July 1919 a land slide
occurred Just north of the present sunken
territory. About 20 years ago a similar
slide occurred on the opposite side of the
river near W. c. Sturtevants. when sew
eral rods Of the highway went into the
river
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-05-02
DEATH AT ELMORE.


Thursday.
Elinore, May Norman Camp a well
known and highly respected citizen Of this
town. died yesterday, aged seventy-iive,
He had been i'll for some time with com
plieation Of diseases. Mr.. Camp had rep.
resented the town ID the legislature, was
high sheriff Of Lamoille county for some
time and served for many years as post
master at this place He recently retired
from the Office Of town clerk after holding
that Office for about forty years. He
leaves wife. The funeral will be held at
] o'clock tomorrow.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-05-02
t Brooklyn, Brooklyn 8, Boston s
National F.aa.us Ctanafnv

Yesterdays American League scores;
At Cleveland, ST. Louis 9, Cleveland s.
At Boston, Boston 4, Philadelphia 2.
At New York, New York 5, Washing
ton 8
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-05-02
BARNS AND TIMBER BURNED.

Forest Fires Doing Much Damage In
Township Of Hyde Park.
Morrisville, May Severe forest fires
are raging in The vicinity OF Garfield,
causing great deal Of damage. A great
deal Of valuable timber has been destroyed
and several barns in that vicinity have
been burned with the contents Of same.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-05-02
TERRIBLE HOLOCAUST.
Two coiored Boys and 3e Horses Burned
Near New York.

New York, May 2. The stables Of w.
Gould Brokaw's estate near Great Neck,
4. il, was burned this morning. Two
colored stable boys and 50 horses were
burned TO death. The loss is ffty thou
sand.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-05-02
LEAGUE BASE BALL.

New york Nationals win Another
Victory.
Yesterdays National League scores
At tCincinnati, Cincinnati 6, Chicago 0.
At Philadelphia, NewYork il, Philadel-
phia 3,
At BrooklNn. Brooklyn q. Boston 5.
New-York tribune., 1903-01-23
GOLD STANDARD FOR MEXICO.
a Banker and a Congressman from That
Country See the President.
TBY rrLEGEAPH TO TIE TRIBUNE. J

Washington. Jan 22-That Mexico's future pros
perity depends on her adoption Of the gold stand
ard Is the belief Of Enrique c Creel prominent
Mexican banker, who has been in Washington the
last week. in company with Eneterio de Ia Cara,
jr a member of the Mexican Congress. Mr. Creel
came 10 the United States for the purpose Of es-
tahlishing. If possible. system Of international
exchange for Mexico, as well as TO make cbserva-
tons and gain information regarding the financial
system OF this country, with view Of making sus-
Eesrions TO the Mexican Government on the subject
Of the proposed change Of standard
My mission so far has been most satisfactory"
said Mr.. Creel 10 The Tribune correspondent to-
night 1T is Of such character that cannot
publish the results at present
Mr.. Creel and Mr.. Cara saw President Roose
welt to-day They have had conferences with Sec
retary Shaw and other Treasury Department Off
Gals regarding their mission
'If Mexico should adopt the gold standard" con-
tinued Nr CreeI the ratio at first would undoUbt
edly be % 70 ! financial system such as is
proposed for the Philippine Islands in the bill Of
Senator Lodge. The first step toward putting the
country on the gold standard may be said TO have
been taken on January l Of this year, when the
collection OF duty imports was ordered done
on the gold standard basis
Nr Creel said he had not received reports from
his government as 10 how this new order had been
received, or whether It was affecting the revenues
OF the country. Mexico. he said, was in very
prosperous condition Just a. present her exports
rency. and her imports 10 s13S. coo 600, -
foreign goods from the United States. Imports into
Mexico consist almost entirely Of MANUFACTURED
agriculture is being encouraged 70 2 great extent
jgs1 Al the present tt tine viii vie" OF continuing
The two Mexicans viii remain in Washington sew
tanning the possibility Of establishing basis Of in
ternatonal exchange. Al present Mexico has no
against her foreign commercial intercourse
New-York tribune., 1903-01-23
HOUSE LEADERS BEATEN.
MONEY FOR PHILIPPINES
Bill to E.rteRd the american Cur
r6ncy System Passed

Washington, Jan. 22-The House leaders went
down to signal defeat to-day when the House,
by vote of 146 10 12S, rejected the Philippine
Coinage bill reported by the Insular Affairs
Committee and adopted the substitute offered
by the minority. for the introduction of Ameri-
can currency and the American coinage system
in the islands The Insular Committee includes
in its membership the chairmen of the most
powerful committees OF the House-Mr. Cannon,
chairman of Appropriations; Mr.. Hit, chairman
Of Foreign Affairs; Mr.. Payne. chairman Of
WAYS and Means: Mr.. Hepburn. chairman of
Interstate Commerce, and Mr.. Tawney. chair
man Of the Committee on Expositions They
reported bill to establish the gold standard
in the islands and TO authorize the coinage of
silver pesos Of 416 grains, TO be made legal
tender at the rate IF two pesos for one gold
dollar
The najority members made gallant fight for
their bill. but the final vote twenty-eight
Republicans under the lead of Mr.. Hill, of Con-
necticut: Mr.. Fowler. of New-Jersey and Mr.
Mccall. of AIassac chusetts Joined with the Demo
Gratis and carried through the substitute. The
fact that Secretary Shaw and other high Treas
ury officials were quoted on the floor as favor
ing the substitute aided in the defeat Of the
committee bill Their opinions were advanced
against those Of Governor Taft and other
members Of the Philippine Commission.
The substitute passed provides that the lawful
money of the United States shall be legal tender
in the Philippines. ard declares the coinage laws
Of the United States TO be in full force there 1t
provides for the redemption OF the Mexican and
Spanish silver. not including any Mexican pesos
imported into the islands after March 10, 1903,
their bullion value. as declared from time to
time by the Philippine Commission. the silver
coin authorized by the Philippine Government
act to be redeemed at the rate of pesos for 81
Of United States currency. After six months no
coin except that Of the United States shall be
legal tender, with the following proviso: That
ali debts, except those otherwise provided for IN
the contract, owing on the date when this act
shall take effect or contracted within six months
thereafter. shall be payable in the silver coins
in circulation in the Philippine Islands or in
the lawful money Of the United States at the
rate of exchange prescribed at the time by the
Philippine Commission.
The bill provides that the pesos coined under
the Philippine Government act and the Mexican
and Spanish coin. when redeemed or received
for public dues the above basis, shall be
coined into United States coin at the mint
authorized to be established in Manila
New-York tribune., 1903-01-23
DENIES BRIBERY CHARGE
I. L. RICE'S AFFIDAVIT.
Head Of Holland Boat Company
Contradicts LessLer.
rBy TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUNE. ]


Washington, Jan 22.-Isaac L Rice. president
Of the Electric Boat Company. which owns the
Holland submarine patents, says he is COM
sentative Lessler, and knows nothing whatever
about them except what he has read in the
newspapers. No one has been authorized by
him, he says. or any other officer Of the COM
pany even 10 discuss the question of sub
marine boats with Mr.. Lessler. Mr.. Rice has
made the following affidavit IN regard TO the
statements published in the newspapers:
I Isaac L Rice. a citizen Of the city Of New
York, State OF NeR-York- do hereby declare
under oath that ! am president Of the Holland
TORPEDO Boat Company. ana OF the Electric BOAT
Company. corporations doing business at No
100 Broadway, New-EoTk City; that no stock
Of the Holland company is outstanding. the Hot
land conpanys stock having been purchased by
the Electric Boat Company several years ago
the Holland conpany's patents and interest l
personally familiar with the issue OF every
share Of stock Of the Electric Boat Company.
and I personally know that not one share Of
stock Of that company has ever been paid out
given out. directly or indirectly. 10 any news
paper or representative OF q newspaper in the
United States elsewhere, nor has one single
share been given 10 any member Of Congress or
any person representing q member Of Con
ETess. nor for any purpose Of influencing legls-
la-iOn. nor has any share OF stock been given
to- any improper use whatever The stock has
been issued solely TO bona fde subscribers for
ISAAC L RICE.
President OF the Holland Torpedo Boat Company
and the Electric Boat Company.
Personally appeared before me. a notary pub
}iC in and for the District Of Columbia, Isaac /
Rice who is known TO ne and who has signed
before ne the foregoing statement and sworn
70 TIE truth of the same this 22d day or
January. 1913 GEORGE J JOHNSON.
Notary Public
New-York tribune., 1903-01-23
BusY AT TORPEDO STATION.
Targe Force of Men at Work at Newport
Dredging to Begin Soon

- Ian 2z-Not since time prior 70
= eot.L american War has the torpedo sta
.o ia+ here been as busy as it is now. especially
in the machine shop. large force Of skilled ne
a a. work assembling naval defence mines
(a- ali rbe old and new oattleships and arrnored
cruisers During the spanisn-Arnerlcan war 'I7
-, ,1snt was worked night and day 70
- ~ sEins with these mines, and now each
- tbs large ships Of the navy is 70 have in rs
- - mr. ance stores thirteen live and one
5r,1, naval defence mines. the latter for drilling
purposes. -, ..t
-oo 20 ,ur at work dredges 70 deepen the wharfage
front Of the torpedo ways and slips which are 10
be constructed for the accommodation OF the tor
pado boat destroyers. torpedo boats and submarine
torpedo boats which viii bA stationed here during
the coming summer
New-York tribune., 1903-01-23
CRUM APPOINTMENT CONSIDERED.
Tillman Admits That Opposition Is Based on
Color

Washington Jan Z2-The nomination Of Dr.. Y.
D Crun, a coloreI man, 70 be Collector Of the
Port al Charleston. s G, was the subject OF an
hours hearing to-day by the Senate Committee on
Commerce before which the nomination IS pending.
Senator TiIIman Mayor Suythe Of Charleston and
Colonel J. c. Hemphiu appeared in opposition TO
confirmation. They preferred charges TO the effect
that Crun ha6 sold out a delegate TO the Min
reapolis Republican Convention, and in support
OF this charge read affidavit in which IL was
declared that he had been sent to the convention
as Harrison delegate. but had shifted 10 the sup
port Of Blaine the promise Of appointment as
postmaster It was made plain. however, that the
principal opposition was because Of CruMs color,
and Senator Tillnan admitted as much. He told
the committee that the people OF the South did
ro- want their Offices filed by negroes. and" he
said so long they filed there will be
trouble: oil and water viii not unite.
F,,-Croyernor 2. 3. s Pinchback OF LOUISIANA
and Whirfeld McKInIay. formerly Of South Caro-
ira botn colored, appeared for Dr.. Crum. They
declared that the charge Of selling out ar Min
reaDolis was unfoundeC. and eUloglzed Crum as 4
man OF education and character
The committee adjourned without considering or
passing OF the testimony
The Committee authorized favorable report on
The nomination of Henry Mccall TO sbe Collector
OF Customs al the port Of New-Orieans- Mr. Nc
CsITs nomination has been stubboruiy antsgonlZed
hsr
New-York tribune., 1903-01-23
THE LEYDEN GOING TO PIECES.
No Hope of Saving the Tug-0ne Man
Badly Hurt.

Block Island. r. I. Jan 22-The United States
rug Leydeu on a ledge of the South Bluffs off
this island. was beaten into tangled heap Of
wreckage by the heavy seas last night Her sides
have been battered to pieces against the rocks.
From the first there had been no hope that the
vessel would escape destruction. The crew was
taken care Of during the night by the New-Shore-
ham Iifesavers. A government vessel took them 10
the mainland to-day, only the seaman Leylamb
being left behind. Although Leylamo was so Sc
vereTv injured while being drawn through the surf
that his life was despaired OF last night II was
Thought to-day that he would recover
The crew OF the Lsyden saved nothing OF their
effects because they were unable 10 go below after
she struck so quickly was the hold OF the vessel
flooded ,.ss
Had II not been for the fact that the fog lifted
fsuy moments after the accident occurred, II IS
believed that many OF the crew must have been
drowned since the Hfesavers could not have seen
their plight The to-day was too boisterous for
any craft 10 approach the wreck. An inspection
I--i he de as soon as conditions viii permit.
A dispatch from Washington said that IN accord
anca with the naval regulations applicable 10 such
cases an investigation would be made at once 10
determine the cause Of the accident and the re-
.rpcfFf
New-York tribune., 1903-01-23
4 QUIET DAY IN THE SENATE.
Kr. Burnham Continues His Speech Against
the Omnibus Statehood Bill

washington Jan Z2-The Statehood bill occupied
RE entire attention OF the Senate to-day except
fa- Z few routine matters which came up IN the
morning hor1r Al The conclusion Of routine bust
ness NJ Fairbarks announced that after z cor
ference WIKI 11r QUAY ne would not call up tne
T----lErzrzo- bi today. ne had intended, our
--ouId 57 20 tomorrow The Statehood bill was
then taken ID on motion Of Nr. Quay
~ Quay yielded permit the passage O. d
tI % authorize the President appoint Br1gaoisf
General 4 c. Merriam. retired 70 the grade q
major general on The retired list
NJ pl---ran Of NeE-Harnpshire, then conI1n-
r= bur Eid rot conclude his remarks IN oPpositlon
r1e omnibus Diu- -
The legisIsrive Executive and Judicial Appro-
v-s-io- --Il WIS sent 70 conference. and Messrs-
[CIlc- Warren snC Cockreu were named as con-
f=r-ees.
z@-e- brief executive session me senate II
-----eC Er-il Cs-uoTroT-
New-York tribune., 1903-01-23
HOUSE ORDERS INVESTIGATION.
Public Hearings on Lessler's Charge Begin
TO-DAY

Washington. Jan 22-The Committee on Ma
val Affairs to-day obtained authority from the
House 70 prosecute q formal investigation Of
ne charges made by Representative Iessler, Of
New-Tork- that attempts had been made by
corrupt means 70 influence his action with re-
specr 10 appropriations for submarine torpedo
bos-s Before bringing before the House the
resolution authorizing the investigation. the
Naval Affairs Committee considered q report
made 70 Il by one OF its subcommittee on the
inquiry the SUBCOMMITTEE had made into the
charges Of Nj Lessler, the report recommend
ing that the House be requested 70 authorize =
formal investigation by the full committee or a
subcommittee, and 70 grant authority TO send
for persons and papers The House gave the
requisite authority Immediately after assem-
bling. and this afternoon the Naval Committee
held e long session, outlining its method Of
procedure.
T was decided 70 begin the investigation Al
10 50 o'clock tomorrow morning Witnesses
v-re summoned. and il was said by members Of
the committee that the taking Of testimony Will
begin 1o-rnorro7- L was decided TO admit rep
reseatatives Of the press 70 the hearings, and
that the investigation should be conducted by
TIE fun committed Il is said that the com
r~7--ee puroses making searching inquiry
II was decided 10 summon witnesses those
persons whose names had been brought before
the committee II the statements made before the
z,b-eo-7-7ir-ea which conducted the informal in
zes-iEa-i01- and also such others as Chairman
Toss might deem important witnesses. The
names Ce the witnesses who are TO appear Will
mr. 1a 6fsrlosa5 f,v rF- committee The same
-e-iceuCe was maintained to-day as yesterday
10 of7lcia1 statement 70 the facts disclosed
by -he sub-comnitree's investigation was made
L Il known that there was another witness
besides NJ LESSER yesterday before the sub
committee He was, il is said. & deputy IN the
Office Of the Superintendent Of Elections in New
York. and told his story voluntarily Il Is re-
ported that en ez--erresentative had told him
% see LESSER ard that Ihsge was ''S6cso in IL
s. O.a0 for him and 5000 for LessIer-''
New-York tribune., 1903-01-23
SMUGGLING IN PORTO RICO.
San Juan Collector Says the Law Has Been
Violated Ever Since American Occupation.

Washington Jan. 22.-The Treasury Department
has received letter from Customs Collector Cruzen
al san Juan Porto Rico. in regard TO the indict-
n1enr Of q number of naval and army officers and
other officials charged with bringing into Porto
Rico cigars and liquors government vessels
without reporting paying duty on the same.
The collector says in effect this violation OF the
law has been going on ever since the American oc-
cupation = list OF the names Of officers already
indicted is given. and the collector says that
number Of others equally guilty have not yet been
arrested He also says that offers OF compromise
have been made. and he desires 70 know "Il4t
course ne shall pursue. IN MS reply sent TO-DAY
secre+arv Shaw says that the department declines
70 entertain offers Of compromise In the cases OF
snnnegIing and IL Is desired that all persons i'm
riicated should be prosecuted
New-York tribune., 1903-01-23
SENATOR DRYDEN OPPOSES CRAMPS
Wants Contracts for Cruisers Awarded to a
New-Jersey Company.
fBr TELEGRAPH To THE 1RIBUNE-1

Washington, Jan Ex-senator Dryden went 10
the White House this afternoon and had talk
with the President about the controversy over
the contracts for the armored cruisers tor "tlch
the Nav-yo-k shtpbuflding Company. of Camden,
was the lowest original bidder. The Senator sup
ported the claims CT the New-Jersey concern with
characteristic business arguments. holding en-
phaticaly that there was no question OF the
firms competency as well as OF Its submitting tne
lowest bona hde bid II the formal competition. 1t
should have the award without reference to the
subsequent irregular scaling Of prices by the
Cramps. The President indicated that ne was IN
fuenced largely by just such considerations, and
that the decision which would be announced to
morrow or Saturday. ought TO be satisfactory TO
the business interests OF the country
New-York tribune., 1903-01-23
MATES BODY FOUND.
Captain Denies That Abiel Abbott Was
Lured by False Fires

Atlantic City. n. j. Jan 22-The body Of J. H.
Pierce the mate Of the bark AbieI Abbott. which
was wrecked Tuesday night at Ship Bottom
Light washed ashore at the Harvey Cedars
life saving station to-day Harvey Cedars is about
three miles from the scene OF the wreck Of the
Abbott
report IN circulation here to-day that the
bark was Iured ashore BY a fire kindIed on the
beach by party OF sailors. When called UP on
the telephone tonight at the life saving station
Captain Hawkins. commander of the vessel. en-
phaticaly denied the story, and said that the ship
went ashore by reason of the thick weather and