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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-06-06
TO BE ABOLISHED.
Many of the Rural Free Delivery Lines
VIII Have to BE.

Many of the Rural Free Delivery Lines
VIII Have to BE.
Washington, ID G., June 5.-The inyes-
tigation made Of the affairs of the free de-
livery division Of the post Office depart
ment, formerly conducted by Supt. Ma
chen, who was summarily dismissed, ar
rested on the charge Of bribery week
ago, has resulted in the discovery that in
order to restore the service to proper
state it viii be necessary to abolish one
third of the rural free delivery routes now
In operation in the southern states and
about one-ffth Of those established in the
northern states In the north, Maine
Vermont and New Hampshire, VIII be de-
prlved Of about one-iifth Of the routes now
IN operation. Other northern and eastern
states viii lose routes. but In smaller pro-
portion
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-06-06
SAW MILL BURNED.

Noah Lathrop Of Bristol Lost About
$1,000.
Bristol, June 6.-Noah Lathrop's steam
saw mill and lumber shed, located In the
Little Notch district, six miles from here,
was burned early today, causing loss Of
81, 600 A spark from the smoke stack
started the flames. There was no insur-
auce. Lathrop has lost heavily also in
standing timber burned by forest fires.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-06-06

a memorial meeting In honor Of the late
Frederick 0. MaeCartney, the Socialist
representative for Rockland, Mass, win be
held under the auspices Of the localsocialst
club in Tool Sharpeners hall, on sunday,
June Z. The speaker viii be Philip j..
Halvosa assisted by others prominent in
local labor circles. II is sincerely hoped
that.all union men viii take this opportun-
ity to do honor to this great champion Of
labor and humanity. Services to commence
at 10.45 a. m.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-06-06
ESCAPED SERIOUS FIRE.

Blaze III the Park Block distinguished by
Chief Campbell.
A small haze started around the foot Of
the chimney in Mrs. Carrolls restaurant
IN the Park block on Main street about
o'clock last evening which, If it had not
been discovered as soon as II was, would
have resulted seriously 1t seems that
when Campbel's saloon underneath was
put in, the chimney was cut off so as not
20 run down through the saloon and the
bottom Of the chimney rested on the res
taurant floor which caught fire from sparks
In the chimney.
The blaze was discovered before It had
gained much headway and was put out BY
Chief Campbell with pals OF water
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-06-06
AGAIN IN ERUPTION.

Crater of Mount Pelee Sending Out smoke
and Ashes.
Paris, June The Colonial Office Tor
day received despatch from the governor
of Martinique stating that Mount Pelee is
again in eruption Dense clouds Of smoke
and ashes are pouring out Of the crater
and much eruption matter is rushing far
out to sea.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-06-06

All persons paying for lawn hose must
not use it over one hour day, according
to rules.
Anyone using hose more than that
time will be charged for fountain prices,
which Is $40 extra.
Anyone using hose from faucet in house
without getting permission and paying for
same will be shut of at once
VI 7 Campbell, Supt,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-06-06
GRADUATION AT NORTHFILD.

class Day, Graduation and Alumni Ban
auet,
Northfeld, June 4.-The exercises Of
graduation Of the Northheld high school
took place today In the afternoon class
day exercises were held in Concert hall
every seat being occupied.
In the evening the graduation exercises
proper were held In the same ball before
an equally large audience.
The alumni banquet followed and was a
particularly pleasant occasion
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-06-06
UNDER CONTROL AT MIDDLEBURY.
Fires in the Mountains Are Being Closely
Watched.

IIres IN me y NOnntains arc BeInE LIoseIy
Watched.
Middiebury, June The forest fires
which have been raging on the mountains
in the east part Of the town are now
thought TO be under control but they are
very closely watched 50 as not to let them
get started running again if possible The
sawmill and other buildings of Col. T. NJ.
Chapman which are in the midst Of the
burning district are thought TO be safe
now unless we should get hard wiud.
The report that the Spring Grove camp
grounds were burned over is untrue as
word has been received from there today
contradicting the rumor
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-06-06
SUSPENDED COUNTY COURT.

Session at Hyde Park Adjourned-Elmore
village Saved.
Hyde Park, June danger from for
est fires has resulted In the suspension Of
trials by Lamoille county court here until
next Monday. mill case was being
heard when two persons received word
that their property was in danger. The
fire was in the village Of Elmore, which
was threatened with destruction, but a
change In the wind enabled villagers to
save the place.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-06-06
POLICEMEN SUSPENDED.
Charges Made Against Otficer Brothers aud
Coon of Burlington.

Coon of Burlington.
Burlington, June 6.-Two policemen,
Oficers J. j. Brothers and g. +. Coon,
were suspended yesterday pending inyes-
vestigation. The charges against Officer
Coon are that he made a wrong state
ment relative to his age in his application
for appointment as regular. He stated
his age to be 49 while it is claimed that he
is over 80. As that is the limit for police
men it is claimed he was Illegally APP
pointed. The charges against Ofieer
Brothers have not yet been made public.
Mayor Burke has appointed Edward
Marengo regular policeman and he will be-
gin his duties tonight. He has appointed
the following special officers: 6. 4. Wat
son, ]. A. Riley, Thomas Murphy and
John Cannon.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-06-06
REWARD FOR WATERMAN.

Father Of Former Barre Man cffers 500
For His Discovery.
Waterbury, June 5.-M. J. Waterman
offers $50 reward for the person who finds
his son, Fred NJ, whether dead or alive.
A searching party leaves the depot here
Sunday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-06-06
DIVIDEND DECLARED.

NJ. & w. h. II. Pavse IL Per Cent on Cap
ital stock.
Montpelier, June 6.--At a meeting Of
the Montpelier u Wells River r. r. di-
rectors today d dividend OF 2 10 per cent.
on the par value Of the capital stock was
declared payable July /.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-06-06
cntIin haI.e Region Ablane.

Saratoga. N. u, june G.-The sun is
stiIl obscured by dense smoke and
ashgs from Adirondack forest fires.
George A. Rosa of this place, who has
reached mere from the Catlin lake re-
gion, reports the fires there as covering
fifteen miles in width and twenty
milss in length and still spreading, de-
spite the efforts Of hundreds Of fire
lighters He adds that the heat is SO
intense and the smoke 50 dense that
tho fighters cannot approach within
two miles of the fires Navigation on
the Adirondack lakes is practically
suspended. He says that a steamer
with d gang Of fire fighters has been
missing on Long lake for three days
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-06-06
National League Standing

7 Yesterdays American League scores:
At New York, New York s, Cleveland
a.
At Philadelphia, Philadelphia 4, De-
troit 3.
At Boston, Boston 10, Chicago S.
At Washington, st. Louis 81 Washing
fns,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-06-06

The Sunday school scholars Of the Pres
byterian church are enjoying a picnic at
Berlin Pond today.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-06-06
Amerlean League standIng.


At Middletown, Wesleyan ). Dartmouth
0.
At Burlington, Manhattan 9, Vermont i.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-06-06
MIDDLEBURY BEATEN.
St. Lawrence Put Up a Score Of Fl to O
Against College.

Middlebury, June ). The college nine
was defeated by St. Lawrence University
today BY score Of q to Q. Poor support
was given by the Middlebury team.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-06-06
LEAGUE BASE BALL.
Pittsburg Nationals Scored Fourth Consee-
utire Shut Out.

Yesterday's National League scores:
At Pittsburg. Pittsburg 3, Boston q
At Chicago, New York 5, Chicago 3
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-06-06
SMOKE CAUSED COLLISION.

Two Freight Trains Came Together at
TishISilI Landing. n. Y.
Fishkll Landing, N. Y, June 6.-
Smoke from forest fires caused serious
wreck in the yards of the New York, New
Haven 4 Hartford railroad this morning.
Two freight trains collided The engin-
GERS and tremen jumped and saved them
selves. Two cars and an engine had to
be thrown into the river to clear the track.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-06-06
- YorI..n YeIIn,y Atmospherc

New York, June g. New York awoke
to find itself still wrapped In the dense
yellow haze Of smoke from the vast
forest fires raging in the northern part
of the state and on Long Island. The
yellow cloud seemed to have grown
thicker and to have become 80 op-
pressive that one involuntarily gasped
for breath. The sun, dimly seen
through the yellow haze, hung over the
city like great copper sphere and
seemed to emit slckly light
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-08-19
Who sells McC ormick rakes-


Bill Gordon was in from TIBET on
land business Monday.
Who sells White sewing machines?
J. S. Phillips and daughter. OF Vii.
ca. were in the city Thursday.
At the Eagle Cafe, Main street. YOU
can secure the incest short order
meal in L~ewistown. Jas. +. Skinner,
Prop.
W. II. Peck and daughter, Miss He;.
en-. were in from Garnelll yesterday.
Peter Mcconnell, Of Deerfcld, was
a business visitor to Lewistown the
first of the week.
II you buy a Mccormick mower
binder or hay rake from the Judith
Hardware Co. you can get repairs
when needed.
AL. Sellers, who owns valuable min.
ing properties near Gilt Edge. was in
the city the latter part OF the week.
II you are hungry you want to eat.
When you eat you want TO go to the
best place. The Acme Cafe 10 that
place.
Col. James Duane, OF Anaconda. 4
member of the Uniform Rank X. OF
p, Is in the city this week on a Wis
1t with Pythian brothers.
Read the Argus and you will get all
the news.
j. n. Nautilus. the Chicago gentle.
man who came to Lewistown two
weeks ago on mining business, has
been quite sick of malaria at the Lew.
istown hotel for the past week.
DR.. Ralph Hedges and family left
Sunday for Billings. where the doctor
will locate for the practice of his pro-
fession. The many friends of the doc
tor and his family. while regretting
to know of their departure from this
city, wish them the utmost success in
their ley home.
Henry Ray and Miss Nell Wells
went to Tibet Friday and met Miss
Adelaide Thompson. who was return
ing from a vacation spent al her east
ern home. She joined the campers at
camp George Saturday afternoon.
Miss Thompson has a position in the
Fergus County Free High School AMI
is most highly regarded as a teacher
by both children and patrons.
A well known wool buyer of the
Great Falls market told one OF the
Fergus county growers that the prin-
cipal thing for those vino are pushing
a wool market for Lewistown next
year to look after is the erection Of
capacious and roomy ware houses and
& particularly airy sampling room.
The rooms at Great Falls are not Just
what the buyers desire ana the Mon
tana railroad company INT the PEG
Pile Of Lewistown should profit by
their shortcomings. There will have
to be a great deal Of ware house room
here in Lewistown as the trackage
will not be sufficient to store the wool
In freight cars and let It stand on the
track. The market is almost one year
away. but interest must not be allow
ed 10 flag for a single day.
To loan. $1,000 on improved, patent.
ed real estate. See S. w. Pennock.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-08-19
FOR RENT.

TWELVE ROOM LODGING HOUSE
on Main street. Call on or address
G.. M. Stafford. II
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-08-19

The ARGUS Job department. 10 com.
pIete. We have spared neither expen.
sc nor effort to secure the best line Of
paper stock and the newest, nobblest
line Of type faces. We have the men,
tire machinery and the material to do
fine work and do IL promptly. All we
ask 10 a trial.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-08-19
Who viii Get the 400 Piano7 70,
MAY be the Fortunate Person

way Ut wv N'"NN FtTSon.
An elegant new s4oo Hamilton nj.
ano will be given away free ON the
evening of September 18th, 1898. the
last day OF the Fergus County Fair.
You may get the prize piano. Watch
this space next week.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-08-19
STRAYED.

ONE BAY FTLLY. THREE YEARS
old, white spot on forehead, branded
US on right thigh; halter broken and
gentle. | will pay $40 for delivery to
me at Utica. j. NJ. Campbell. S-l9-tf
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-08-19

FROM NEAR STANFORD ABOUT
June Sth, last seen near Fisher place, a
bay mare branded on left thigh
and vented; also w on right
shoulder. Reward of $40 for re-
turn to Lewistown, or far information.
+. II. Moukers, Lewistown. S-5-2t*
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-08-19

THREE HEAD OF HORSES, LAST
seen on Willow creek by Asbridge &
Battams, May 10th; two bay horses,
driving team, branded N on left thigh;
one brown work horse, about l,sOO
S senos ST. G rsmas$ s for 's ssei sh0r re.
covery.
James Wilson. FlatwilIow. S-l2-tf
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-08-19
FROM NEAR VALENTINE SPRINGS

FKUM MEAN NNUEN INE STNINUo
about June 3lst, home range Otter
and Cora creeks, two 3-year-old light
bay geldings, tails trimmed. branded
v on right shoulder; also W work
horses, weight 1850 pounds, bay
branded &c on left shoulder. bald
faced sorrel branded - or left hip.
Liberal reward for information
of their whereabouts Van Hem
derlider. Edgewater. 7-29-4t~
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-05
WANTED IN DOZEN STATES.
Man Under indictment for Raising
Money orders Arrested in Lima.

Lima. O.. Jan. Isaac Williams was
arrested late this afternoon by Post
Office Inspector Kyle, of Louisville, KY,
while in an insurance Office paying a
premium on a life policy. Williams is
wanted at indianapolis he being under
indictment there for raising money or
de-s.
His alleged crimes extend over a
dozen states and government detectives
have been after him for several months
His method was to buy a money order
for small amount, Is or so cents. raise
it to as many dollars and induce a mer-
chant to cash it. Thousands of dollars
it is said. have been secured. by him III
this manner.
Williams has served terms in the peni-
Tertiary once for passing a forged doc
ument on a bank here and the other
for stealing a book Of money orders
from the Dostoff1ce at Belmore, O., and
having them cashed for various amounts
al different places.
Williams home is in this city where
his mother resides. Detective Kyle has
been on his trail for several weeks, and
followed him and Swallowed him until
he went to the insurance office, where
he was arrested. He will be taken to
Indianapolis.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-05
WASHINGTON GOSSIP.
Some Interesting Happenings at the
National Capital

Washington, Jan 5.-A novel view OF
President Roosevelt is contributed by
Louis Michel. editor of Der Deutsch
Amerikaner, who was introduced to the
president at the White House few
days ago by Representatives Wachter
and Schiem of Maryland.
When it is considered that Mr.. Michel
and the two congressman were with the
president not more than 20 minutes Mr..
Aicheps account of what occurred viii
give an idea of just how strenuous the
president is and how much he can
crowd into a small space of time. Mr.
Michel described his visit as follows:
President Roosevelt is not only one
of the greatest statesmen this country
has ever had, but he is also q great lit
erary man, and I don't think there is.
any other man in the Republican party
who could have discussed German and
Dutch authors as he did The fact that
the president gave us 20 minutes of his
valuable time shows how interested he
was in the question of German htera-
ture
In the course of his talk the presi-
dent referred to the 'ZeTing. the mas
terpiece of Theodore KOerner, Ger
man soldier and poet, and recited sew
eral passa ges of the 'Nibelungen Lied
He said he admired Schiller greatly. and
referred to GOtthOld EDhriam Leasing,
the author of Nathan the Wise who
was really the founder OF the realistic
school of German literature.
HE showed that he was cOnversant
with these authors. and I regard him
master mind. Indeed, I was dumb
founded at his knowledge of European
literature He is a great admirer of
Klopstock and Herder.
He said that the Beers are the de-
scendants of the Frieslanders and Nor
mans through the Dutch He men
toned Herman. the king Of the Che
ruskers. as a fine specimen of the old
German hero. He spoke part of the time
in German. part in Dutch and part ia
English, and repeated an Old folklore
song popular among the Dutch of South
Africa, The Cows are in the Clover
When Mr.. Wachter spoke of Fritz
Reuter-, the principal author in Plat
deutsch, which is spoken in part of
northern Germany, Denmark and HOl-
land, the president at once referred to
the works Of Reuter-.
He is a wonderful man: majestic in
personality, crisp in conversation. firm
In the expression of his ideas, and one
of the best posted men in America on
German affairs-nOt merely German
politics but German history and Htera-
ture."
President Roosevelt has found it neces-
gary to bar lighted cigars out of the
White House. At first Arthur Simmons.
the colOred doorlSeeper, who has been at
the White House for many years was
named as the presidential smoke op-
pressor. but he found his task so un
gracious that he begged the president
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-05
HEIR TO TWO MILLIONS.
Pretty Indiana Girl to Get New York
er's Great Wealth.

Franklin, Ind, Jan. 5-The old story
from New York a few days ago that
". Dawson had drafted his will and there
in bequeathed to Miss Jessie Marie Van
diver of this city his estate worth nearly
S2,oe0O 600, created a great surprise here
and no end of speculation as to the motive
of the mans generosity
owing to the fact that Miss Vandiver
has not yet arrived at her legal majority
MI Paul Ravini of Albany N Y is
named as guardian to the girl until next
spring when she will be of age
MISS NandiVer SAYS. Il know 7 am the
sole heir TO that estate by that will and
/ am satisfied that the viii is not to be
broken
I first met John W Dawson six years
ago last June on the streets of Franklin
but under what circumstances 1 will not
say he seemingly took a liking to me at
once, as he called on me soon after this.
In the summer of 1901 Dawson's father
was taken sick at Indianapolis, and as his
condition grew worse his son, j. W. Daw-
were called from New YORK l'= I9 a y siilS
wrote me to come to INDIANAPOLIS. and I
uld so. he asked me to remain as a com
paidon 10 ms daughter and / consented
We soon became very fast friends Her
father was there with his father most OF
the time, and Nellie never made a wish
known that was not satisfied by her
father.
Mr.. Dawson. ST., died in September The
arrangements We're all made to take the
remains to New York to bury them Miss
Nellie expressed a desire that I should 20
with the party. ] consented and remained
IN New York about 10 days. When I be-
gan to make arrangements to return to my
home Miss Nellie decided to come with me
and visit in Indianapolis. Mr. Dawson
tJack) came with us and after they had
been in indianapolis about two weeks [
received letter from Jack asking me to
come to Indiana polls at once. as he wished
soon to take Nellie to New York again. she
wanted to see me before they left I went
to their home and found Miss Dawson very
ILL., She had been seized with appendicitis
I remained at her bedside until in some 10
days she began to regain her former
strength and was apparently is sound as a
dollar
.'She returned to New York with her
father and in about three weeks I received
a letter from Jack that Nellie had suf-
fered a relapse. L sent her a comforting
letter and in few days received a tele-
gram that Nellie had not been able to sur
vive an operation I did not go to New
York to her funeral. She died IN October
1902.
Dawson was Frustrated with grief as
she was his only child and heir. He wrote
to me several times and we met again in
Indianapolis in November. 1902. by appoint
ment. He told me at this time that he
would remember me in his last will as it
was one of his daughters last requests
that he should not forget me.
I heard nothing more until Monday,
Dawson that he had made his will leaving
to me the following property. Stocks and
bonds valued at 81 $4,000 300 acres Of land
in northern Maine and 1880 acres near
Berlin, Germany, two residences in New
York and one in Boston. -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-05
GEN. GREENE POWER.
Takes Hold of Things in New York
With Firm Grip.

New York, Jan. General Francis
Y. Greene is now commissioner of po-
lice. succeeding Col. Partridge. The new
commissioner appointed Inspector
Cortright chief inspector, which mixes
him head of the uniformed force and
practically chief of police.
Captain Richard Walsh has been ap-
pointed an acting inspector and Cap
tain Miles O'Reilly takes his place in
the Tenderloin. General Greene told
the inspectors he would hold them re-
sponsible for what occurred in their
districts. He suspended without pay
Inspector Donald Grant and the cap
tains who are under Indictment on
charges.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-05
TOOK MOTHERS MULES.
After Selling Them Elmer
PeeIer Then Took Wife.

The town marshal Of Perry was up
here Sunday looking for Elmer Peeler.
a young man of that village who had
eloped with a divorced woman and incl
dentally a team Of mules belonging to
his mother. The marshal found the
mules in possession of James Wall,
Topeka liveryman, who had purchased
them from Peeler through an agent, but
the young man and the widow are still
invisible. It has since been learned thai
after selling his mothers team the youth
met the woman and together they new
to Kansas City and were married.
On Saturday young Peeler told his
mother that ne wished to 90 out rev
miles and haul in cornsheller which he
had borrowed. He secured the team Of
mules and drove straightway to Topeka.
ing the same day sewing machine
agent was going through the village OF
Perry By a former arrangement h
went to the home of the woman in the
case with a contract for her to sign. She
had agreed to sign a contract to pay fof
a sewing machine on the installment
plan. When the machine man came she
one. so she told him 1t was that she
was going to meet young Beeler across
the river at Izscompton and they We're
to wed Therefore she would not need
the machine for quite a while. OF course
the dealer in sewing machines told the
story at the next place he stopped, and
it soon reached the ears of the prOspec-
tive mother-in-law, but the officer she
sent to Topeka was twenty minutes late
erring son. when she catches him. but
of course she Won {.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-05

Miss Pearl Boom, Miss Lulu Lutes
Miss Ethel Duden. Miss Jamesina
johnson, Miss Winnie 1acLatchy, Miss
celia Mitchell. Miss Mabel Miller, Miss
Jessie Howe, Miss Daisy Seller. Miss
Edith Nash. Miss Birdie Stevenson;
Lawrence Lornmasson, Chas. Brimer,
Charles Buchanan. Willis Lommasson,
Ralph Mitchell, Harry Syler, Wills
Hercules, Carl Henderson, Glen SulIi-
van, Geo. A Washburn, Harold Bishop
and Roy Woods
Mrs. J. J. Kinney Will entertain about
thirty young people this evening at her
home on Topeka avenue in honor of
her son John who leaves tomorrow to
resume his studies at St. Marys col
lege.