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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-17
A THRIVING BUSINESS.

III transportation Of Jags 10 This
state
White River junction, July 16. Rumor
has It that transportation line from
West Lebanon to this village is in steady
operation A large proportion of the bar
room patrons in West Lebanon come from
this side of the Connecticut Whenever a
blbulous customer imbibes so freely that
he cannot navigate, some philanthro-
pist has him quietly conveyed over the
highway bridge to the Junction. where he
Is either laid away in some shady nook TO
sleep off his jag or left by the roadside to
find his way home the best be can. Satur-
day evenings the line is said to do thirty
ing business, but the rates Of fare have
not yet been published.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-17
But Doctors Dare Not
Operate on Pope.
MASS CELEBRATED TODAY
POntiff Joined in the Responses Feeb1y
Kidneys Resume
Functions.

Rome July i7.-This mornings Official
bulletin reads: sThe holy father had
during the night, some periods Of sleep
On the other hand there were some short
periods Of excitement. The level OF the
liquid in the pleura, which it was an
nounoed yesterday, was seriously molest
ing the patient, has been maintained with.
In its limit. The general condition Of the
pontiff presents no change. His pulse
runs IS, respiration 80, 0,temperature SO Sic
centigrade"
At the morning consultation the doctors
discovered the Pope to be no worse thar
last night, and decided under these condi.
tionf that an operation at present would
not be advisable Thepuncture, however,
may be made before the day Is over. The
doctors also discovered this morning that
the kidneys had again resumed theil
functions TO great degree. Nearly d
quart ef liquid was exereted, thus rem0v
ing one Of the chief sources Of danger
also staying somewhat the accumulation ol
plenrle liquid.
After the consultation Dr. Mazzoni left
the Vatican saying he would not return
until might unless he was summoned He
said It was possible that the liquid in the
pleura might be naturally absorbed On
the other hand the patient Is liable to have
further relapse.
Mgr MaZzolini this morning celebrated
mass In the papal apartments the Pope
joining IN the responses feebly.
Up. m, THE afternoon is hot but {
good breeze assists In ventilating thl
Pope's chamber 1t was stated that MAJ
zonl wished to operate on the pontifl, buf
Iapponi dissuaded him. These disagree
ments between the physicians are given a
the reason why Dr.. Rossini, specialist
refuses to sign the bulletins.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-17
COSTLY INTERFERENCE.

Robert spellman Elected From House
aud Then Fined.
Burlington, July II. Robert Spellman
on Tuesday went to Clara Shappy's house
and made an attempt to stop a man named
Butler from laying plaster and whitewash-
ing the walls. Butler Is not a union man
but argued that he had as much right to
work as anyone and refused to stop. This
led to high words and a miXup ensued in
which Spellman was elected from the
house after he had been battered and
bruised until it required the services of a
doctor at the jail to care for bis wounds.
Spellman was arFaIgned before Justice
II G.. Webster and pleaded not guilty to
breach Of thepeace. He was found guilty
and was fined $2 and costs Of IS SO which
he thinks he can pay
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-17
SUICIDE AT BURLINGTON.

Body Of Mrs. #. O. Potter Found In Lake
ChampiaIn,
Burlington, July 16.-The body of Mrs.
+. G. Potter Of Centre street, was found in
the lake, off the Linsley slip, this morn
ing. No doubt death was due to suicide.
Mrs. Potter left home at II O'Clock last
night, and was last seen there. Her hus.
band, who Is rs years old, missed her a
little later No cause is known for the
deed except that in April she suffered d
shock Of paralysis, which probably affect
ed her mind.
She was born 10 years ago in Lowell
this state. She lived here since February
coming here from Essex She was a mem
Der Of the Baptist church. The funera
will be held tomorrow.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-17
GOLF TOURNAMENT OPENS.
c. a. Dodge Of Barre Qualified in the
Second sixteen.

c. a. Dodge Of Barre Qualified in the
Second sixteen.
Burlington, July 17. The second an
nual tournament Of the Vermont State
Golf association began yesterday under
auspicious circumstances.
There were 46 starters yesterday morn
ing and 1t took the greater part Of the day
to allow each pair to make the IS holes.
Golfers can play best In hot weather, ac-
cording to the statement Of an expert, but
the scores made yesterday were fairly in
dieative Of good results when the SUMS
rays were not so prominent.
The first 10 who qualified yesterday
afternoon win continue il match play in
succeeding days for the State champions
ship. The second l6 viii play for the
Waubanakee cup and the losing eight Of
the FIRST 10 will compete for the consoa
tlon cup. On the last day there win be
an all day open handicap tournament.
G. B. Dodge Of the Barre Golf club made
score Of 90 for Is holes and will meet F.
w Elliott today
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-17
VINO WIN Claim rhemg

The following letters appear on the adj
vertised list for July II, 1908:
Men-A. Bossi, Charles Baker, Luna
Budro, II A. Berry, VIM Baker, George
Doe, J II. Daney, Hill u Co., VIM En-
cry, Frank Fannon, j. +. Jeanatt, NAL
colin Mcleod, Chas. O'Brien, James Mel
son, Arthur Sinclair, j. T. Sawyer, Eu-
gene Webber Fred A. Wells.
Women Bertha Belle, Mrs Oscar Ben
nett, Mrs John Charles, Mrs, GertIe
Farnswotth, Marion Holland, Mrs. Fran
ces Messe, Bessie Saty, Mrs. Ellen Sew
ereuee.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-17
FINED $500 AND COSTS.

r. G. Barnard OF yergennes Found Guilty
Of Illegally selling Liquor.
Yergennes, July 1.-THE cases Of Il.
q. Barnard and Matthew Fox for illegal
selling of intoxicating drinks which was
called for Wednesday was continued until
today. Wednesday was used In securing
jury. The following were finally drawn
III. G. Herrick, E. G. Scott. G. E. Stone,
G. E. Stebbins, G. w. Ross and NJ. T.
Bristol.
The evidence was given today In the
case against Barnard and after three
quarters OF an hours deliberation the jury
brought in verdict Of guilty. Justice
Tuttle imposed the minimum fine OF $500
and costs. Barnard appealed the case to
county court.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-17
WILL OBSERVE LABOR DAY.

Central Labor Union So Voted Last I1ven-
ing. Committees Appointed.
At the special meeting Of the Central
Labor Union Of Barre and vicinity, held
last evening, 1t was voted to observe La
Dor Day, which occurs on Monday, Sept
18th,
The following committees were appoint
ed On location, f. G. Cram, Andrew
Orr and Charles Jerd; on music, G. g.
GrIswold on railroad accommodations,
Eugene 0'Brien, Thomas Brown and
Creamer Allen, on sports, William Mack
ie, Donald Smith and Elton Taylor
The sum Of 500 was voted for sports,
which does not include the foot ball game.
Another meeting. to be called by the pres.
ident, win be held some evening next
week,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-17
TALES OF CITIES.

Minneapolis is the second largest
Scandinavian city.
New York city has more Jews than
Jerusale@ and London together.
Savings deposits in Chicago banks
have passed the Sl00,000000 mark. In
the past year they have increased more
than So 100000.
Gardiner Me-, can boast Of some
thing that not many municipalities can
do-viz, the full records of the town
and city governments from the first
town officers and the first meeting up
10 the present time The old town rec
ords are very nicely written and as
plain as on the day they were penned.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-17
EXPOSED 76 PERSONS.

Man Who Had Small Pox Escaped from
Pest House Visits East Richford
East Richford, July 16.-About ten
days ago one Charles McKenney, 65 years
old who formerly lived here came to this
place to visit his brother and sister, Mrs.
H. i. Willis and William MeKenney. He
was here about ten days and went to
Glen sutton, Que, where he was taken
III with small pox. A letter from Ephraim
COurser revealed the fact that Mr.. MeKen.
ney had escaped from pest house iu
Lowell He has exposed about seventy
five persons in this place and Glen sutton,
He is at present in house on sutton
mountain, closely guarded, but has made
several attempts to escape
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-17
HOT WORDS PASSED.

nravor BurIse and Burlington Police Exa-
miners Clash,
Burlington, July IT, Mayor Burke and
the board Of police examiners clashed last
night at the city court room when the
hearing Oh the charges filed against Officer
Coon was brought up and before an ad.
iournment was taken Mayor Burke made
remarks that were characterized in a
speech by one not a member Of the board
as beneath the dignity Of mayor lor q
man. There were many interesting fea-
lures and In the end Mayor Burke and his
henchman, Chairman j. +. Bolger, were
defeated, although the mayor tried hard "a
have his way
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-17
Foresters. Attention I

Be sure and come to the annual private
picnic Of Court Granite City, +. Of A.. to-
morrow at Caledonia Park. The electric
railroad win run two extra cars at :1a
p. NJ, starting from the square f5et on
at Benjamin Falls and through Mr.. Benia-
minis farm yard, permission having been
obtained TO 60 that way, or you can take
any Of the regular trains on the Wells
River road,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-17
w. H. Pitkm Won First
Very Easily.
HAD NET SCORE OF 73.
Of the Sixteen Players Entered in the
Weekly Tournament Several
Made Good Scores.

The weekly golf tournament Of the
Barre Golf Club, which was held at the
club links Yesterday afternoon, was easily
won BY w II. Pitkin with many points to
spare. His gross score was llS, which
wins handicap Of 40 brought his score
down to 70, the lowest net score OF the
matches thus far.
f. S. Williams aud i. ]. Bailey were
tied for second place, each with low net
score Of 50, the former having handicap
Of six and the latter of IS. Sixteen play
ers went the two rounds Of the course and
their scores were as follows:
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-17
ARMY PROMOTIONS.

Major General S. NJ. B. Young to succeed
General Miles.
Washington, July II. President Roose-
welt has given directions for the prepara-
ti0n Of commissions for the following
promotions in the army: Maior-Gen. S. b.
NJ. Young, to be heutenant-general,y vice
Lieut. Gen. Miles, retired; Brig,-Gen. S.
II. Sumner, to be maioT-general vice
Davis, retired. Brig Gen. Leonard S.
Wood to be major general, vice Young, to
be promoted. Gen. Miles will retire
August 8, and Gen. Davis July 26.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-17
NEW HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING.

Northdeld Asks for Plans and specihca-
tions.
Northfeld, July l6.-A new high school
building is practically assured for North
field AT an adjourned meeting Of the
graded school district committee was
appointed consisting OF ]. ii Winch, G.
A Davis, j. P. Rabidou, w. B, Mayo,
and G. D. Edgerton, whose duty it is to
ascertain the cost and procure plans and
specifications for a modern building
adapted to the needs of the district.
With over 100 pupils in the high school
the old building does not afford adequate
facilities.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-17
81 600 FIRE in St. John.hurr.

st. Johnsbury, July 15.-Flre in the
floor above the st. Johnsbury Grocery
company early this morning damaged the
building owned by w. ]. Caldbeek to
about $1,000. Goods in the wholesale
store owned By Henry E. Wilson were
badly damaged by water, The loss Is
about s., 900 covered by Insurance.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-17
BURLINGTON WALLOPED.
Completely optcIassed hy Piatisburg Yes.
terdav.

Completely OutcIassed ny Plattsburg Yes
terdav.
Burlington, July IT, Before a record
breaking attendance of 1900 base ball
cranks and those who came with them,
the Burlington league team met a dsas.
trous defeat at the hands Of the Platts-
burg aggregation yesterday afternoon.
The score was Q to in favor of the In
vaders and it came so near being shut
out that the big crowd derived its only
satisfaction from the fact that the home
team was able to make two runs.
Minahan pitched a star game and had
the batsmen at his mercy. Only six hits
were made off bis delivery to 10 off Davis
and Meagher. Mlnahan was given great
support by the men with him and the
whole team was In the game every min
ute.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-17
LEAGUE BASE BALL.

Pittsburg Nationals showed Under the New
Yorks.
Yesterdays National League scores:
At Pittsburg, Pittsburg IS, New York
4.
AT st. Louis, Brooklyn 5, St. Louis 8
40 innings).
At Chicago, Boston 4, Chicago 8.
At Cincinnati, Cincinnati 4, Philadel-
mia
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-17
RoelsefeIIer.s Fortnne.

The Journal OF the knights of Labor
estimates John ~ Rockefellers pres
ent fortune at SS00,000000, bringing
him the snug little income Of $4S,0o0,-
600 year At the rate of increase Of
tlse last four years, il is estimated that
1T viii amount to S3,216.s00,0 100000 III
I9e@
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-17
DECLARED DIVIDEND.

Orange County National Bank Declares
$40 on a share.
Chelsea, July l6.-At the seIni.annual
invoice of the National bank of Orange
county, which occurred Tuesday, the 14th,
a dividend Of $40 on share Of stock was
declared by the directors. Since moving
into its new quarters In the Bacon s. Hall
block the bank has experienced a marked
increase in its business. Its savings de-
partment, which was established in April,
1900, has deposits amounting to nearly S75,-
600, paying three per cent on same, com
pounded semi-annually, Jan. list and July
1st
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-17
SHAMROCK III WAS AHEAD.
Led the Old Boat over six Minutes at Close
Of 40 Mile Race.

Atlantic Highlands, n. j., July To-
After forty mile leeward and windward
race off Sandy Hook lightship today Sham
rock III led her trial horse to the flush
line by six minutes and 80 seconds and
won by only 15 seconds less In the first
half Of the race the cup seeker dropped
Shamrock / at the rate of 10 seconds to
the mile, but in the second run of shore 70
the outer mark the old bort was the first to
catch a new breeze which set her OFF at q
pace that sliced nearly three minutes of
the challenger's lead
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-17
EAST BARRE

Weather permitting there will be a
lawn party on the lawn at A. G. Dickey's 5
this evening. Weather not permitting the
social will be held IN the house. A mu-
steal program, refreshments, etc, and a
good time may be expected.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-17
VERDICT OF NOT GUILTY.
FIRST Trial IN Northfeid on Charge Of II.
legal Sale Of liquor.

ANAAA 3AAAN = tAAMpAs
Mortified. July l6.-Leonard Relation,
who was held for trial on the charge Of
furnishing at the expiration Of his
sentence for intoxication was given a jury
trial yesterday afternoon and was adjudged
not guilty.
Relation has been confined in jail over
two weeks awaiting trial, the delay being
caused by inaocessibility Of state witness
es.
The jury was out about five minutes.
Relation was charged with furnishing III
quor to James Doheny. The evidence
failed to show him any nearer to Doheny
than a distance Of 90 rods.
This is the first trial for furnishing held
in Northfeid under the new law.
Witnesses for the state were Constable
Hutchinson, ex-policeman Sayles, E. +.
Field, NJ Broggi NJ f. Warrington and
William Kerr.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-17
GOES TO WORK HOUSE.

william Lee Arrested for Larceny at West
Braintree.
Burlington, July 16.-William Lee was
arrested In West Braintree Tuesday for
theft He was brought into court and
found guilty Of stealing shoes and wear
ing apparel from Frank Batchelder's store
in West Braintree. William II. Nichols
acted as Judge and M. M. Wilson was at
toFney for the prosecution. Lee was given
a sentence of four months In the work
house. This is not the first time he has
been arrested for theft as he has already
served sentences for the same crime.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-17

The bridge Of the Holy Trinity, Flor
ence. was built in 1869. IT Is 322 feet
long, Of white marble and is even now
reckoned as being without a rival as q
specimen of the bridge building art
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-17
0'BRIEN- -C0NNAVEN.

GranitevilIe Man Earries Brattieboro
Young Lady.
Miss Mary Il. Connaven Of Brattlehoro
and Thomas O'Brien Of GranitevilIe were
united in marriage at the home Of the
bride in Brattleboro, July Is They will
be at home to friends at West Dummer-
ston, VT, after August / Mr.. 0'Rrien il
well known In the musical circles Of this
vicinity as the leader Of the Graniteville
orchestra.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-17
Notice to CLERKS

All clerks In good standing for this GUAR
ter will receive ticket to the excursion
free Of charge. These dues must be- paid
not later than July %. Please attend
next meeting.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-17
NOMINATED FOR GOVERNOR.

Gel. Beiknap of Louisville by Kentucky
Republicans.
Louisville, Ky, July 16-Col. Norris
B. Belknap Of Louisville, widely known
wholesale merchant received the nomina-
tlon for governor at the republican state
convention today on the first BALLOT Mr..
Belknap was nominated after an enthu-
siastie supporter Of former Governor
Bradley bad placed Bradley in nomination,
and the followers Of Augustus E. Wilson,
the man supposed to be Mr.. Belknap's
nearest competitor had decided not to pre-.
sent his name. The threatened stampede
to Bradley was quelled BY declaration
that he would not be candidate.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-17
OFF ON a SPEED TEST.

Kearsarge Left Portsmouth. England, This
Morning,
Portsmouth, Eng, July 1.-THE Amer
lean squadron left this morning, the Kear-
sarge on it, speed test for Frenehman's
Bay, Me, and the other vessels for Lis
bon.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-17

Hammerfest, in Norway, Is the most
northern town Of any importance Ia
the world and Puntas Arenas, in Paea-
gonia, the farthest south
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-17
0. n

Neal Dow Lodge, /. o. g. II, No. Is,
will hold a special meeting Saturday morn
ing at $50 in the X. of p. hall for the
purpose Of attending the funeral Of the
late brother, o. S Wiley, Let every mem
ber be present Per order Of Sect.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-17
A. mi cnmnnriaon

vendome used TO say Of Nine. de Ne
mours. who had a long nose oyerhang-
Ing a pair OF ruddy lips, "she looks like
"a parrot eating cherry"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-17
Card Of rhanna.

We wish TO thank our friends for thels
kindness TO us during our recent beresva
ment also for the beautiful floral tributes
at the funeral Mrs. A. Anderson ana
family.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-17
A Disengaged club.

In Berlin club Of the "disengaged'
has been formed by young men who,
having broken with their sweethearts,
regard marriage as fated to be fail
ure.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-17
y esterday's American League score

Yesterdays American League scores.
At Washington, ST. Louis 4, Washing
ton III innings),
At New York, Detroit 10, New York q
At Philadelphia, Chicago II, Philadel-
phia 6.
AT Boston, Boston III, Cleveland g.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-17
eeoiogieal surveys New Division.

GNUlOStGAA survey y &E*s AAANA NAsAgAt
The geological survey has lately or
ganized new division to be known as
the division Of Mythology y H Dar-
ton win be in charge Of the operations
conducted by this division in the west,
the chief center of the work Of this
new arm Of the surveys service. OF
late years the selection and determine
ton Of localities suitable for the sink
ing OF artesian wells and Of determin-
ing from surface indications whether
or not water exists below the surface
and, if so, at what depths, have become
so vast as to require the time and en-
ergies of more than one member Of the
survey, and for this reason the new
division win have this phase Of work
as its special object.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-17
DEATH AT WEBSTERVILLE.
mrs James conners Died This Morning Of
Old Age.

Old Age.
Websterville, July 1T--Mrs. James
Connors died this morning shortly before
4 o'clock as the result Of a general break
ing down, due to old age. She was so
years OF age, The funeral will be held
from St. sylvester's church Sunday and
the interment win be in the Catholic GEM
etery at Barre.
The deceased is survived by six chill
dren, three sons and three daughters. Her
sickness was Of several weeks duaation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-24
PREVAIL nee OF GRIP.
Increase In Number Of Cases In Spite Of
HeavJ Snow and Cold Weather.

New York. Feb. A-Despte the fact
that the dry cold weather which followed
close or tho heels Of the last snowstorm
was expected 10 keep grlpp cases down
to the normal level OF this time OF tho
year. the compilation OF the doath records
for last week shows an increase IN the
number OF fatal cases Of grip. on the
whole. however. there were 80 less deaths
than in the previous week.
The physicians who compile statistics
and give their advice at the health de-
partment are pondsrins over the grip sit
ustion as thus revealed. That the entire
death rate Tor the week should be was
unexpected. What was expected how
ever was a falling OF In the death list OF
grip sufferers. The death rate Increased
one half.
IL r. conceded that the dry atmosphere
gave every opportunity OF not only check
ing the grip. but thwartlng Ste progress.
The fact remains, however. that the
germs have lived through the dry spsil.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-24
STEAM LAUNCH "SCUD."
Suit Of Builders Against Owner on Trial In
the Appellate Division.

George r. rawley. the we'll known Bos-
ton boat builder and designer. is In town
today In the interest OF the claims OF the
George X. Lawley & Son corporation
against Edmund u. Randolph for part
OF the contract price and other bills re-
gardlng the construction OF steam
launch
The case was held before Judge Doug
las of the appellate division of the SUI
preme court and concerned the steam
launch "Scud." built for Mr. Randolph
by the Lawlcy company
There were several items IN tho bill
rendered by the plaintiffs that were con-
tested -bs'-tl4--tlefeRaaAt- -aad-a-Ercat
amount Of correspondence including let
ters. kilograms. plans. specifications and
bills were put In as evidence.
The hearing was quite long one and
several witnesses were present beside Mr..
Bawley.
Walter II. Barney appears for the
plaintiff and w. n. Sheffield for the de-
fendant.