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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-27
GRAND STAND PROFFERED
So Far as Known Now the Game
Scheduled For This City Monday
Win Be Played.

The Goddard Seminary football man
agement has received no word frem Mont
pelier Seminary relative to the game sched-
uld to be- PLAYED in this city next Monday
and the local school Is left in doubt as TO
whether or not Montpelier win play the
game The recent discussion at Montpe-
lier Is the cause Of the uncertainty. It
was expected By the local school that the
management would be notified before this.
So far as caa be learned the Montpelier
school has taken no action regarding can
ceiling the game, and 1t is inferred here
that the contest will come off as scheduled.
Manager Seayer Of the Goddard team has
proffered the use Of the grand stand on
the local deld to the Montpelier Seminary
students, and has promised to do all that
he can for their convenience.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-27
RESERVOIR CLEANED OUT.

First Time Bolster Reservoir Has Been
Cleaned m Six Years.
The work Of cleaning up the Bolster res
ervoir was completed last night A large
gang Of men under Supt. Campbell has
been at work on the reservoir for nearly a
month. Previous to cleaning out the Boil
ster reservoir the one on Orange brook
was cleaned. It has not been possible 70
clean up the Bolster reservoir until this
year, because the city had no other water
supply to fall back upon while the work
was in progress, and the water department
has had the aecumulations Of six years to
remove. The work has been thoroughly
done aud the results viii be observed In
the improved water supply.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-27
MANY CONGRATULATIONS
Bot Roosevelt Kept Up the Rou-
tine Of Work Without Much
Change.

Washington, Oct. q. President Roose-
velt was As years old today. He can claim
the distinction Of being the first president
of the United States to celebrate such a
youthful birthday in the White House.
Nearly every caller this morning congratu-
lated him on this fact. The president
received number OF presents from his
family and friends, but made no change
In the ordinary reutina Of his duties In
honor Of his birthday the annual chrysan-
themum show at the propagatiug gardens
was opened today.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-27
A P0ULTNEY MYSTERY.

BODY Of Dead Infant Found in q Cellar
By AIRS. Miles Foley
Poultney, Oct 25.The dead body Of a
male child was found Friday in the cellar
Of the residence Of Miles Foley, slate
teamster, who lives about two miles north
Of this town. Mrs. Foley, whiie going
down cellar, stepped on something, and
upon examining Il and finding what 1t
was she was SO overcome that she tainted.
The Foleys own large dog that It Is sup
posed found the body and brought It in.
The child was nude and its skull was
crushed. The remains were taken to
Undertaken Carriean's rooms while inves-
LEGATIONS are being carried on.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-27
FUNERAL OF JOHN E. DUKE.

Body OF Montpelier Young Man Laid to
Rest.
Montpelier Oct 27.-The funeral Of
John Z. Duke, who committed suicide BY
hanging Saturday afternoon, was held at
10 O'Clock this forenoon from the parish
house OF Christ church. The bearers were
+. X. Goss, r. W. Huse. Richard Fitzger-
aid aud Harry Smith, all employees of the
National Life Co. The interment was IN
Green Mount cemetery.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-27
RADED DIsoRDERLY HOUSE.
five Prisoners wrought Up in Rutland
Court.


Court.
Rutland, Oct 26.-Five persons appear
ed in city court this morning as the result
OF raid en- a disorderly houseson East
street Sunday. The prisoners we're Mrs.
Myrtle McGrain, Wm. Carbo, Arthus Les
perance, Albert Saunders, and Philip Ry-
an. A young girl and several men who
we're in the house escaped.
Mrs. MeGrain was arraigned on charges
Of keeping a house Of ill-fame and for in
toxieatlon. She pleaded not guilty but
was found guilty and sentenced to serve
not less than IS months and not more than
two years in the House of Correction on
the first charge and fined IS and costs on
the other. She appealed and furnished
$3.50 bail. Carlo pleaded guilty to breach
Of the peace and was fined 81 and costs
Lesperance and Saunders pleaded not
guilty to breach Of the peace and intoxica-
tion but we're found guilty and fined So
and costs in each case.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-27
WINTERS FIRST VICTIM.

John Felk of Sew York Collapsed This
Morning.
New York, Oct, 2T.-Winter claimed its
first victim today when John Felix coll
lapsed from Geld and exhaustion near Bel
levue hospital
Philadelphia, Oct. 27 The first snow
Of the season fell early this morning. The
conditions indicate heavy fall before
long,
Reading, Oct u. The FIRST snow Of the
season fen today.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-27
MORE DEER KILLED.

sixteen Bucks Reported From Various
Towns.
Reports from various parts Of the state
show the following successful hunters r.
W. Fuller, 500 pound buck at Pownal,
George Robbins one at North Wolcott,
buck shot by FIVE boys on Jay mountain,
two bucks at Fletcher, one on Rice Hill
shot by George Shaw, Jr., Of Swanton,
Arthur Rice and Fay Hazard one each in
Swant0n. Frank Harvey, Joseph Pond and
Alex Brigham two at Newport, Edgar
Fletcher 30 pound buck at Milton and
three killed at Sunderland.
Guy Woodward shot buck near Bear
Swamp which weighed 173 pounds. Louis
Emmons and Ernest Dillon got smaller
one from the same region. Mr.. Vaughn
Of Middiesex captured one weighing 24a
pounds.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-27

BrattIeboro Oct. 20.- Governor McCul-
Tough. Lieutenant Governor stanton,
Speaker John II. Merriheld, Of Williams
vile, and Gen. E. Il. Bates Of Bennington
met at Brattleboro this afternoon and be-
gan a tour Of inspection Of the state insti-
tutions. They are inspecting the Brattle-
boro retreat, after which they will leave
for Windsor accompanied by Senator Cud-
worth Of South Londonderry, one Of the
directors Of the state prison.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-27
KILLED WITH SHOT GUN.
fifteen Year old Girl shot BY Young
Brother.

Fifteen Year old Girl Shot BY Young
Brother.
Hardwick. Oct. 26.-Flora Porter, the
Is wear old daughter OF Mr. and Mrs John
Porter OF Maiden, was unintentiOnally
shot bv her younger brother yesterday,
diving fifteen minutes later. The girl was
handling an air gun which she playfully
pointed Ii the direction Of her brother
exclaimlng as she did 50, II will shoot
you.n A loaded rifle. the property OF the
hired man in the family, was resting
against house nearby, and the boy,
catching the spirit Of bis sisters fun,
seized the weapon and pointing It at bis
sister, answered II win shoot you, too =
AS he spoke therifls was accidentally
discharged the bullet entering the body Of
the girl. Her brother said that he did
not suppose the gun was loaded
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-27
HARVESTING With SLEDS.

snow storm Does Not Interfere With One
Cobble Hill Farmer
About three inches of snow has fallen
on Cobble Hill this month. One OF the
most thriving farmers was seen harvest
ing with sleds. He thinks harvesting viii
be done III another week II the snow does
not get too deep.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-27
Arinona strike Rioters Sentenced.

AFFNVtIN atftENt ENtWtNEN 1VHtN NEFs1tt
Solom0nyille, Arizo Oct. 2I.--Laus-
tennan. the leader Of the Morenci
strike. has been sentenced @ two years
imprisonment and to pay a fine Of 81
600. His lieutenants, Salcido, Flores
and Iigerna, We're sentenced 70 two
years in prison and a fine Of $1,000
each. Four others were given two
years each and two others one year
each. Ihey were convicted Of melting
d riot and disturbing the peace June .
at Morenei. Ariz.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-27
CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE.
Three vermonters want II. W Baiiey's
Old Place.

old Place.
Montpelier, oct. 20.- Horace w. Bailey,
who was recently appointed z 3 marshal
for Vermont. win resign as q member OF
the Vermont railroad commission in the
near future. A warm canvass is being
made for the position Of railroad commits
sioner TO succeed Mr.. Bailey. Orleans
county has two candidates, George T..
Howard Of Craftsbury, the Orleans county
member Of the state republican committee,
and Col F. G. Butterfeld Of Derby. Fl.
@ Whitehill editor Of the Waterbury Rec
ord, is also candidate and is receiving
warm support.
Mr.. Bailey expects to retain his home in
Newbury but will have his official head
quarters at some city in the state where a
federal building is located lie viii prob
ably appoint U. S. Marshal Chapman Of
Rutland TO have charge Of his official head
quarters. Mt. Bailey has a preference as
TO where these headquarters shall be loca-
ted, but he proposes to let the Vermont
delegation in Congress recommend the To-
cation to the general.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-27

Milo, Me, oct 2Teounty Attorney
Burgin has just been notified Of the
murder Of Mrs. Charles Myman at
Bingsbury, twelve miles from Gull
ford. The only details given were that
death evidently was caused By two
bullet wounds in the head.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-27
A FATAL ACCIDENT.

Howard Heaton Of waterbury Fell from
Staging.
Waterbury, Oct. 2G,- Howard Heaton, d
stone mason, fell from staging Saturday
afternoon one shoulder being disIocated
and internal injuries sustained He died
Sunday morning at o'clock
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-27
SHOT in THE FOOT.

sylvester TiIIotson Of wes Topsham Hi
Bv Companion,
West Topsham, oct. 27.-sylvester III
Iotson was accidentally shot 10 the 1901
Yesterday by King Dexter who was OUT
hunting muskrats. At firstit was thought
tbat ny bow would have to lose the foot
int Il Il expected now that the wound
will heal all right.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-27
ARMENIAN RUFUGEE SHOT.

M sagounI Murdered IN Place Near
London.
London, Oct ~ M Sa5ouni, an AT
menian refugee leader,was shot and killed
in the streets Of Nuhead, near London, to-
day. His assailant escaped. II Is be-
lieyed the assassin belonged 10 a rival sec
ton Of the Armenian party who have been
charged with being spies Of the Sultan.
Regular Armenians charge those concerned
In the crime are paid BY the Sultan to car
~ out determination against former AT
enian leaders now Ia Europe and Amer
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-27
HIS SKULL FRACTURED.
Albert Woodward of Brattleboro. Struck
by Falling Tree

by Falling Tree.
Brattleboro, Oct 26.- Albert Woodland,
Of this town, is in critical condition at
the home Of f. L. Toombs, In North Hins-
dale, n. H., his skull being fractured at
the base Of the brain. He has been at
work grading the road at the Hinsdale end
Of the new bridge across the Connecticut
river at BrattIeboro. In exeayating for
the roadway Saturday afternoon a large
tree was undermined In falling the tree
struck another tree, breaking of a large
limb, which hit Woodard In the head.
Woodland bled profusely from the nose,
ears and eyes, and was unconscious a long
time He is a son Of Mrs. Charles Lett
singer, Of Brattleboro, Is about 25' years
old, and Is unmarried.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-27
AN UNSUCCESSFUL SEARCH.
Body OF william Anderson OF Center Rut-
land Not Found.

Rutland, Oct. % AN unsuccessful
searching party, consisting Of about SO Of
the friends and relatives of William An
darson of Center Rutland, who was drown
ed In Lake Bomoseen Saturday, the nth,
went to the lake yesterday and spent the
day in searching for the body, Many
members Of the party rigged up different
kinds Of drags which they used without
avail. Another party will 20 to the lake
today and continue the search.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-27
EASTMAN GOES TO JAIL.

st. Johnsbury Landlord Waived Excep
tions and Takes Sentence
Montpelier, Oct. 26.The exceptions in
the Caledonia county case Of State vs..
Eastman, former proprietor Of the Ave
nue. house at st. Johnshury, which it was
expected would be argued at supreme
court, which conyenes today, have been
waived and Eastman has been taken from
jail at st. Johnsbury to the House Of Cor
rection at Rutland 10 serve his sentence Of
four years He was convicted Of keeping
a house Of i'll fame
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-27

Rome, Oct n Pope Plus has com
ferred on John J MeGrane Of New
York as leader Of the first American
pilgrimage under his pontifcate, which
lie received the day after Ills election
to the papaey, the medal pro ecclesia
ct pontefce.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-27
SYMPATHY FOR MISS EMERY.
Boston woman Arrested in Vermont il
Home gain.

Home gain.
Boston, Oct. 20 Miss Jessie Emery Of
Roxbury. who was arrested at Essex June
tion, VT, last week, while there on a
charitable mission in behalf Of the Lend
a-Hand Society, returned to Boston Satur-
day evening. She is nov out under bail,
a position novel to her, and under such
conditions has received at her home 10
The Warren, In Warren street, many mes
ssges OF coincidence and gifts Of flowers.
People interested in charities throughout
New England have been sending these
messages Of flowers. and ii other ways
have assured Miss Emery Of their sym
pathy and encouragement Her arrest and
the attending modification and inconyen-
ienee naturally have been annoying to her
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-27
WILDER'S PROGRAMME
TO Be Rendered at old Fashioned Con
cert

To De htuUcfeU Ht VIU p HaNIbHtU NUn-
cert.
At the old d-fashioned concert aud cotil-
lion to be given in K. Of 2. hall this
evening under the auspices Of the ladies
degree team of the n E. O. r., Wilder's
orchestra win render the following pro-
gramme;
Overture, Raymond, Thomas
violin Solo, Caz0na. Bohm
Mr.. Whittier.
The Chapel in the Mountains Wilson
String Orchestra aud Flute, The Mill, Giilet
cornet sole, Some Day, Wellings
MIR. F0rsen.
The Wayside Chapel, tlkeYne), Wilson
Flute Solo "Les Eehos" Rugnoy
{String orchestra accompanimentJ
bIr. Wilder.
Silly Billy, Bendix
Country Sketches No. ~
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-27
ria1n a. rorm Hnngarian cahInet.

Tfazn TO Form Hungarian Cabinet.
Budapest. Hungary Oct 21 EN-
peror Francis Joseph has intrusted
Count stephen Iisza with the task Of
forming new cabinet Count Tisza
is a son Of former Premier Coleman
Tisza and is thoroughly loyal 70 the
emperor, with whose views he agrees.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-27
- nln,nr n Alhnnv pena.

Albany. N. u. Oct 27Thomas J.
Van Alstyne, former congressman from
this district and former mayor OF this
city, has died after lingering Illness.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-27
Mo.eIv comI.i.nlon In Ne,s -.

New Haven. Conn. Oct. y. The
English commission, headed bg Sir Al
fred Aosely. for inauiring into the edu-
eational systems of the United States
in their bearing upon national COM
merce and industry has arrived IN
New Haven. The day was spent IN vis-
iting the various departments Of Yale
university.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-27
nn.lnna.. oldest clLI.en pead

Rptland. oct. 27.-James Bruten, the
oldest eitizen Of Rutland died this morn
mo of senile debility, aged 95 years He
iaaves three sons and four daughters. He
was horn in Ireland and lived here 30
years.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-27
ELEVEN coLLIERIEs TO CLOSE.

seven Thousand Men and Boys Thrown
Out Of Employment
Shamokin. Pa, Oct. 2T.-Orders we're
received here last night from the Philadel-
phia headquarters Of the Philadelphia
Reading Coal and iron company to shut
down eleven collieries IN this district this
evening, the suspension to last to Noyem-
Der Seven thousand men and boys are
idle,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-27
FIRE In GRANITE SHED.
Bonazzi & Bonazzi Of Montpelier Damaged
$500

$500
Montpelier, Oct 26-Ihe fire depart
ment was called out at eight o'clock this
evening to thepioneer mills inside the
city limits, but a mile from the hose
houses, for fire ii the stone shed Of Bon
azzi 81 Bonazzi. statue caryers. The fire
was confined to the building IN which it
originated from an over heated stove, but
several hundred dollars worth Of models
in the upper story we're destroyed. Two
statues valued at 900 each were In the
building but it could not be ascertained
tonight whether OF not they were dam
aged The firm estimate their loss at
81 500
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-27
HIBBARD RESIGNS.
GeneraI Passenger gent Of Rutland r, +.
Goes to Quebec.

Rutland, Oct. 20. &c. B. Hubbard has
resigned his position as general passenger
agent OF the Rutland railroad, which he
has held for the last three years, to accept
the position Of general manager of the
Quebec Southern railroad, with headquar-
ters at Montreal Mr.. Hibbard will begin
his new duties November |. His success
sor has not yet been appointed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-27

Hyde Park, Oct 28. A cabIegram re-
ceiyed from ex-Gov. @. 5. Page announces
the safe arrival Of himself and family at
Boulogne, France.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-27
Proeramme ror Parlor Musical.

at the musical on Wednesday evening
at Mr. and Mrs. john E. smiths the fol-
lowing programme win be rendered:
Piano duett, selected
Misses Bessie Spear ana la BatcheldeF,
My Sweetheart Walter II, Lewis
Miss Pinkie *. Lewis
rTaking an Elevator Teading) Mrs r II Rog
cre.
Solo, Selected
Solo, Selected
Nr, w n Pitlin.
Mrs, Braley and Miss Harris.
Duett, Cello and Piano
Miss Inglis and Lyle Perry.
solo. Selected
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-27

We wish to thank all for the Kindness
es extended us III our hour Of bereavement
and for the floral tributes.
Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Win
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-27
A PLOT IN SPAIN.
Police win Frustrate Attempt TO Blow up
Cortez Building.

Madrid, Oct. PA sensation was
caused Ia official circles here today by the
discovery Of a plot to blow up the CoFtez
building with dynamite Information re-
garding the matter is refused by the police
officials, but that they are fearful lest the
plot will Be carried out Il shown by the fact
that large force Of officers Is delegated
to watch the building, night and day, un-
der orders to kill suspicious characters.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-27
WANT AMERICAN APPOINTED.

American Clergy Urge it Upoh ne
Vatican.
Rome. Oct. 2T. The American clergy
are urging the appointment Of an Amerl-
can delegate to Washington. The Vatican
has agreed to do this provided the Ameri-
cans can secure the consent Of the WASH
ington government for the establishment
OF diplomatic relations between Washing
ton and the Vatican,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-27
DUCHARME BROWN

wedding Of Montpelier People This
Morning.
Montpelier, Oct. Miss Ruth NJ.
Brown. daughter OF Mr., and Mrs. Hosea
Brown, and Warren z. Ducharme were
married at 8 o'clock this morning at st.
Augustine's church by Rev. WI j O'Sul-
liyan. Miss Ella Brown was bridesmaid
ana i. M. Markham OF Wells River the
groOmsInan. After trip to Concord, n.
H., they will return to Montpelier to re-
side. The groom is baggage man on the
Nj. & w. r. r. r.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-27

Partly cloudy and cooler; high, but
northwest winds.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-27
COMPLAINT DISMISSED.
Dummerston Liquor Dealer win Keep
His License

Brattlebero, Oct 20 The Dummerston
license commissioners this morning mott.
fed the constablss who entered com
plant against Fisk G. Rogers, charging
him with selling liquor to minors, that
they did not find evidence sufficient to
warrant summoning Rogers for hearing,
and dismissed the complaint.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-27

Paris. oct. 27 The health Of Mrs.
Potter Palmer OF Chicago, who has
been i'll here for some time, continues
to improve.
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-28
CELEBRATED CHRISTMAS.

Corning, Dec. 27. U. M. Ward, proprietor of the St. James hotel, and his step-son, Henry Bay singer, who is working as porter in the hotel, celebrated Christ mas by getting on a jag and afterward engaging in a general knock down and drag out fight. Baysinger drew a knife and slashed Wards face considerably infiicting serious wounds. Ward finally got hold of a large coffee cup, with which he pounded Baysinger over the head until he was glad to surrender. The fight took place in the dining room and no one interfered until the par ties were satisfied.
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-28
MASONIC INSTALLATION.

Jackson Lodge No. 191, A. F and A. M., installed it's officers Sunday, St. Johns day. Col. l. Minor acted as the installing off cer. Following are the officers o. E. Jones, w. M.
 w. Mosby, s. w.
 Geo. B. Norton, J. w.
 R. M. Laird, Treasurer. J. R. Mayhan, Secretary. J. M. Jones, s. D.
 s. M. Bate, J. D.
 w. c. Baird, s. s.
 E. A. Shaver, c. s.
 R. o. Duffer, Tyler.
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-28
BADLY HURT AT
 THE GOPHER BRIDGE.

The Cotter Courier of last week says: James Schafer, a work man at the White River railroad bridge at this place, was seriously injured Tuesday, necessitating the amputat!on of his right leg below the knee.
 It seems that the injured man and some fellow workmen had just rigged a block and tackle to pull an engine up the river bank to load it on the cars. When the hoisting engine strained on the line the hook in the snatch-block broke or gave way, the block and line catching Schafer with the result that his ankle and both tibia and fibula bones were badly crushed.
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-28
ANOTHER KILLING
 AT FL DORADO.
Lenox Parnell Shot to Death By Rufus Eastridge at a Christ mas Celebration at New
 Hope Church.

Fl Dorado, Dec. 27. Meager news of a shooting scrape which took place eighteen miles west of here has been received.
 From the best information ob- tainable a Christmas celebration was held at New Hope church, and Lenox Parnell and a man named Bowen became involved in row with Rufus Eastridge.
 It is alleged that Parnell had hold of Eastridge and that Bowen struck Eastridge with a pistol and knocked him down. East ridge then fired at Parnell, kill ing him instantly.
 Eastridge is in bed from the effects of the blow he received. He is a member of one of the largest and most influential fam flies in that end of the county.
 Parnell was a son of Dan Par nell, who is under indictment for the killing of Dallas Hunter some time ago.
 Both Parnell and Eastridge are about 21 years old. This trouble had nothing to do witl the Parnell- Tucker feud.
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-28
OTHER RAILROAD NOTES.

D large amount of bridge tim Der is now being moved by wagon to the various bridges up the line. Ben Reynolds has all the bridging for forty miles above Cotter.
 The grading contract of Thos. Cushing, just beyond the tunnel, Is nearing completion. Thirty e ys of working weather will suffice to finish his contract.
 The graders completed the fill over the stone culvert just east ot this office, at noon, Wednesday, making it possible to lay the main line track to within 200 yards of the bridge.