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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-10
NJ nnna Il the rhrottle.

WiIkesbarre, Pa, Oct. 9.-Robert
shaver Of Scranton, engineer on the
New Jersey Central "iiier,n was killed
near Mauch Chunk while taking his
train from Philadelphia to Scranton.
He met his death by leaning too far
out Of his cab near Glen OnolSo, being
struck by a signal arm aud thrown
down an embankmeHt. The train ran
several miles before the fireman no
ticed his absence The train was stop
ped and backed to Glen Qnoko' and
The body Of the engineer was found
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-10

johnson, lieutenant, was formerly q
noncommissioned officer in the Eleventh
infantry. He is a native Of Moosic- Pa.
Julian Ramos, a leader Of a band of
ladrones in The province of Cayite, has
surrendered to the authorities Noriel,
former officer Of insurrectos. has
been arrested and charged with aiding
and abetting the iadrones operating in
Cavite.
The supreme court, in confirming the
conviction OF a number Of ladrones
sentenced to imprisonment for life.
gives as its opinion that the San Miguel
band Of brigands We're not insurrectos.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-10
m Arbitrate snln claim.

santo Domingo. Republic Of Santo
Domingo, oct. 9.The Dominican gov
eminent has appointed Mario Cehailos
to be arbitrator in the case Of the Sala
claim. The country is quiet, but btisi-
ness is dull. The Sala case i that o.
a Frenchman who loaned money and
supplied munitions Of war, aagregatina
about $4,000. to the then President
Heureaux Of Santo Domingo The
Dominican government at first recog-
nized the claim, but afterward contest
cd it. NJ. Sala died, leaving his claim
to his wife, an American. Minister
Powell was instructed to endeavor to
effect a settlement.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-10
TIE Tines Daily Short Stor,.


pet on the floor and upsetting the
lounge. There were but few places in
any room in the house where anything
like a tin box could be hidden
In the parlor be simply gazed around,
speaking very kindly to. me all the
while. but in the three bedrooms be
made a close inspection Of beds, bu
reaus and chests. In the course of
half an hour be satisfied himself that
the box was not on the FIRST floor.
There was n half story above, and he
searched that and on descending the
man began 10 growl and curse and
finally said to me:
boy, we must find that box! be
lieye you know where ii is hidden II
you don't out with it at once I'll slice
off your ears with my knife."
He was SO fierce about it that ! tod
him thought it was buried in the DEL
lar. He ordered me to find spade
and as he went down the cellar car
ried candle in either hand TO light
the way. The bottom Of the cellar
was not concerted and a part Of the
wall was formed Of pIanks.
While / held the lights the man dug
here and there or pulled down the bins
and rolled the barrels about. | expect
ed every minute he would find the box,
for had got the idea that it was down
there but after a long hours search
nothing was revealed.
Then Mr.. Hollis patience gave out,
and he showed himself in his true col
ors, though | had come to the concSa-
sion that he was a robber. Selling me
by the arm and brandishing wicked
looking knife before my eyes, he swore
he would murder me If ! did not reveal
the exact hiding place. Had known il
l should most certainly have told him
but / did not know. and he was prob
ably satisfied of the fact.
He wasn't willing to let me of alto
gether or thought he could continue
the search without me. He turned pnc
struck me a blow on the temple will
his fist that rendered me unconscious
and when my senses returned ] was
tied hand and foot and lying on the
cellar bottom. | heard him walking
around on the floor above for a~lonl
time. but it was long after dayligh
before dared move. worked thu
cords loose after awhile, and it wal
just s o'clock when crept upstairs an(
ran outdoors to give the alarm.
Aunt Mary came home at mldafter
noon to find half a dozen neighbors a
| the house and everything turned tops
! tliryy. The real sheriff had been Their
and heard my story and gone in pur
/ suit. but mir. Holt had got such /
long start that he was not captured
1 He was no doubt a bad man and
professional robber. but he had had hi
labor for his pains in trying to rob on
house.
Where do you suppose that none,
was an the time? Not in a box at al
and neither down cellar nor upstair.
but in a bag and hanging 10 the pole
in the kitchen along with lunches g
smartweed and rings Of pumpkin. III
man was within reaching distance Of
twenty times over. NJ. QUAD.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-10


London Oct. 9.-Lieutenant Colonel
Sir John Burgoyne. retired, formerly
Of the Grenadier guards, who brought
the former Empress Eugene on his
yacht in the face of terrific storm
from Deauvllle, France, to which place
She had been conveyed in q carriage
belonging to the late DR.. Thomas W.
Evans. the American dentist, Of Paris,
was married at st. Georges church,
Hanover square, to Kate. daughter Of
John Gretton, member Of parliament
for South Derbyshire and a director
of the firm Of Bass & Co. The empress
sent the couple regal wedding gift
consisting Of d gold tea and coffee
service.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-10
ueavy Eruption Of Mamma Loa.

Honolulu. oct. 9.-Further advices
state that Mauna Loa's outbreak Is
very heavy. The flowing lava makes a
grand spectacle. A wireless message
from Hllo to the Alvardesar says the
volcano is very active and that the lava
flow is going toward Kahuku cattle
ranch. Al messenger reports that two
streams of lava very wide may be seen
from Volcano House, Kilauea, and all
parts Of the Nonga plantation. The
glow is visible in Hilo. No plantations
or settlements are endangered by the
lava flow, and the eruption will be
without material damage,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-10
Ten Thousand Germans senteneed.

Berlin. Oct. "a military journal
SAYS that 10000 young men eligible foI
military service, who have not reported
for enlistment this year, have been
sentenced in contumacy. Il Is pre-
sumed they are out of the country
This number is more than twice as
many as usual. The military paper
does not give any reasons for this eX
traordinary desertion, but it is proba
bly due TO the frequent publication OF
incidents OF the brutality Of noncom
missioned officers and others toward
privates in the army.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-10
Nem York-PhiIadeIpbIa TrolIey.

New York, oct. 9The last gap in
the electric route from New York to
Philadelphia has been closed, giving a
continuous trolley route between Jer-
sew City and Camden controlled and
operated by the Public Service corpora
ton. 1t is expected the road will be in
full working order in a few days.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-10
PUNISHED FOR CONTEMPT.
ennessee Court Fines and Impris-
nns sfsnerSs Lenders

Tennessee Court Fines and Impria-
ons Miners Leaders.
Knoxville, Tenn, Oct 3. For violat-
ing an Injunction restraining United
Mine Workers officials from trespass-
ing on the property Of the Tennessee
Coal company at Briee, Tenn, Chan
celIor Kyle OF Clinton, Tenn, has i'm
posed the following sentences:
f. T. Rice Of Iowa, national organic
er, $500 fine and eighty days in Jail;
Robert Vaughan, $50 and seventy days
in Jail; ]. II. Saylors 500 and twenty
days in Jail; G. L. Rice, $50 and ten
days in Jail; Andrews, $50 and ten
DAYS IN jail
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-10
purse For weiles ana SIcchssney.

Parse Tor WeIicH afhW HtcNtsN7slltF'
Chicago. Oct 9-The News says that
Secretary Hopper is pressing the pro-
posed match between Dick Welles and
McChesney during the race meeting at
the Latonia track and has offered a
$1,000 purse. Mr. Hopper has secured
the consent Of ''Rome" Respess, owner
Of Dick Welles, to enter Welles. Res.
pess is at present in Chicago, and Il i
believed here that %, e. Smathers- who
owns McChesney, will ship McGhesney
10 Iatonia for the match. The distance
K to be one mile, weight for age, On
ion pounds below the scale.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-10

ST. Paul, Mimi, Oct. "a special to
the Dispatch from Helena, Mont, says;
A report was received here that dypa.
mite had destroyed Northern Pacific
bridge near Big Timber. Later it was
learned that the bridge had been de-
stroyed by fire starting from an engine,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-10
noi1 In1n mot Grense.

Newark. n. j., Oct o.. Henry Ham.
ilton. nineteen years old, was terribly
scalded about the lower part Of his
body bv falling into vat Of hot grease
in the works Of the Atlas Refinery com.
many. He is not expected to recover.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-10
WON'T raise Metal WORKERS Pay

Wallingford, Conn, Oct. 9.-ofieiais
of the three factories Of the Interna-
tional Silver company here notified a
committee of the metal workers who
recently made a demand for nine
hour day with pay for ten hours to
take effect Jan. /, 1904, that the de-
mand would not be complied with. It
is understood that the reply Of the 9th
er local silver factories TO the demand
is the same as that of the Information
al company.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-10
CHINESE TREATY SIGNED,

Two SIanchurian ports 20 ne Opened
to American Trade.
washington, Oct. 9.-The state de-
partment is informed that the Amerl-
an-Chinese commercial treaty has been
signed without delay The cablegram
announcing the signing OF the treaty
was sent from Shanghai and was sign
ed by Minister Conger, Consul General
Goodnow and Mr.. Seaman, the three
commissioners who negotiated the in.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-10

strument An imperial decree ny the
Chinese government has made the
treaty effective SO far as that govern
ment is concerned, but It must be rau-
fed by the United States senate before
ratifcauons can be exchanged and the
treaty put in operation.
Great satisfaction is expressed at the
state department at the outcome, as it
makes certain that the two ports in
Manchuria will be opened to the Unit
"a States, no matter what tile outcome
ms to the negotiations for the eyacua-
ton OF that country by Russia may be.
The assurance that Russia has preYl-
ously given and to which this govern
ment would. insist upon adherence Is
that the treaty arrangements made
with China covering Manehuria ports
win be binding upon the Russian gov
eminent
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-10
eIorred With Hobbing Churchea,

BANGOR. Nc, Oct, 9.-On the charge
az having robbed the offering boxes OF
IN Marys Roman Catholic church
here william Dewitt, alias William DE
Costa (colored), OF Troy, n X and
charles Redmond, aged sixteen, q
stockton Springs, Me-, have been held
for the supreme court According to
an alleged confession Of Redmond the
men have been rlfing tbs offering
boxes in many Catholic churches IN
this state and in Massachusetts, during
the past few weeks.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-10
Prominent Californian pies IN East

New Britain, Conn., Get U. N W.
Spaulding, who was mayor of Oakland,
Call for five terms and was subtreas-
urer Of the United States mint under
President Hayes, has died in this city,
aged seventy-four years. Mr.. Spauld-
ing came to New Britain July / to de-
velop some patents in which he was
interested. He was trustee of Leland
Stanford university and was a thirty
third degree Mason.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-10
KOREAN CRISIS
AT HAND
Ninety Russian War Ships Anchor
at MasanphO.
TROOPS ENOAMP ON BORDER
Diplomatic Negotiations stim Pro-
ceeding AZ Tokyo, but Feeling
In 0meiaI Circles Is That
War is Almost Certain.

Paris, Oct. 9.-Oflicial information re
ceiyed here shows that a formidable
Russian fleet, comprising ninety wan
ships of all classes, has left Port Ar
thur and arrived at Masanpho, south
of Korea, where the Japanese feet had
already arrived. The Russian ships
have anchored within the Masanpho
harbor alongside the japanese ships.
Several brigades Of Russian troops
have been moved forward to the Ko-
rean boundary and are now eneamped
on the border.
Diplomatic negotiations are still pro
ceeding at Tokyo. These do not relate
to the evacuation Of AIanchuria by the
Russian troops, but 10 the future OF
Korea.
Russia Expects War.
The Patrie in a special dispatch from
Darmstadt gives an interview with
Alexandra Savinsky, the secretary Of
foreign Minister Lamsdor1, who, It is
claimed spoke on the authority Of his
chief upon Russo-Japanese relations
NJ. Savinsky is quoted as saying:
"Our agents at Tokyo have informed
us that Japan desires war and is pre-
pared for it. We have enough troops
in Siberia to resist all the japanese
forces
Regarding Turkey and Bulgaria, N
Savinslzy said that the accord between
Russia and Austria was stronger thai
ever and that he did not believe wa
between those countries would occur.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-10-10

Chinese Minister Buying Arms.
Berlin. Oct. 9.-The Chinese minister
is at Essen. where he is buying arms
and other war material
Milford chronicle., 1903-11-06
Catholics Enthusiastic.

There were ten children present at
eaiechism on Sunday. They were ex-
amintd and placed in suitable classes.
Mrs Mahan urges that the parents
continue their interest ard see that
the children are in attendance every
Sunday promptly at 10 30 a m. The
Tambola will be held on Monday, Nov.
28rd, at the New Century { Uub build
lug. Mrs. Mahan hs received msny
donations of useful and unique articles
that she will place oD the Tambola
table fof sale, e'ch package will selI
for 10 cents, and many will contain
articles worth 81. The patronage of the
public is solicited.
Milford chronicle., 1903-11-06
POPULAR INSTRUCTORS
FOR INSTITUTE.
DIR. H. W. SEARS LECTURES WEDNES
DAY EVENING, NOV. 18TH.
A Strong Corps Of Day Instructors Have
Been Selected and the Sessions
Promise to be Full of Interest
ThrOughOut.

The evenings are of an educational
and entertaining nature. DR.. H. w.
Sears ectures on Wednesday evening.
and Judging from the name of his sub
jeet, "More Tally and Less Epitaphy, -
and the reputation he bears among
those who know him, we should be
royalty entertained and highly instruc-
ted.
Miss Helen Mar Wilson needs no in
PRODUCTION in our town and county.
She introduced herself to, and insinua-
ted herself into, the hearts of all who
heard her last year. The New York
Male Quartette viii be on the program
with Miss Wilson. They are an organ
izatiOn of recognized ability.
On Friday night Ross Crane, the
Caltoonist, and Miss Jeanette Brom-
NELL will be with us. They are both
artists in their respective liues, and Mr..
Crane is an artist for sure. Miss BrOm-
mells child -impersonations are par
Milford chronicle., 1903-11-06
UnderwOod-HaII.

John A Underwood, of Philadelphia,
and Miss Mary 7. Hall, daughter of
Mrs Wilhelminia Hall, OF this town.
were quietly married at the home of
The brides mother. on North Front
street, on Wednesday af ernOon at
O'Clock. The ceremony was performed
10y The Rev. II. L. Bunstein. The best
man was Edwin North, of New York
City, and the bridesmaid was Miss
Anna Hall, Of this town, sister of the
bride After a reception the happy
couple left on the 45 train on a tour,
ar er which they will reside in Phila.
delphia.
Milford chronicle., 1903-11-06
Building NOIes.

Rev. J. L. McKim has improved his
Sc Ond and Church street property by
an addition Of kitchen.
The David Adams property. owned
by Miss Mary Mears, is being enlarged
and is fast nearing completion. When
the work is completed the dwelling
will present a modern appearance ard
will greatly improve the looks of the
street
James H. Latchum is greatly i'm
proving his newly purchased property,
the Apel Building. with coat OF paint
on the exterior and also painting and
papering the interior.
s. n. Gray is improving his store
property by laying a new pavement
from Water street to the bridge.
Milford chronicle., 1903-11-06
Sunday School Rally.

The Sunday School Rally. held at
the Ave. NJ. E.Church on Sunday, was
one Of the largest rally days known in
the history Of that organization. A
very interesting progam was rendered
by the members of the school. The
feature ofthe renditions was the Grafton
of Daniel Anderson, which was de-
livered in true oratorical style and with
the earnestness Of an experienced
speaker. The Sunday School Rally.
which was TO enlarge the church i'm.
provement fund, was also successful in
that pant of the program, having raised
SlS7.
Milford chronicle., 1903-11-06
Prof John D. Brooks Delivered Normal
Grafton.

Prof John d. Brooks, of this town,
and principal Os the Milford Public
Schools, attended the 47th anniversary
Of the Normal Literary Society of the
First Pennsylvania Normal School at
Millersville, Pa, which was held
on Friday evening, Oct. Both, ard de
livered The 'Normal Grafton" in COM
pany with some ofthe most distinguish
ed educators Of the country, namely.
Prof George w. Bickel, who is presi-
dent of that institution, and Dr. Josiah
H Penniman, Dean of the University
'f Pennsylvania. The subject discussed
ty Prof Brooks was "Republican or
Cosssck", and it is stated 10y the press
that the OratiOn was one OF the most
features Of the occasion.
Milford chronicle., 1903-11-06
Masquerade Party.

George Draper, Jr. gave masquerade
party to his friends on Saturday even
ing. The house was decorated with
autumn leaves and jack-o' '-laterns made
of pump pkins, making a most beautiful
NJ d ,tlractive display. Theguests were
all masked and passed large part of
toe evening in playing the old Hal
l'we'en games. After a bouniifuI serv-
ing Refreshments the jolly'yOungsters
Oade Master GeOr2e adieu and left for
their respective homes. The following
persons were present and participated
IN the pleasure of the evening:
Misses Sara Anderson, Ann Ander-
son, Mildred Truitt, Ruth Sipple, Della
Hall, Elizabeth Deputy, Nan Deputy,
Helen Richards, Frances Truitt. Clara
Pierce Pauline Abbott, Sara Davis,
Susie Davis, Helen! Mahan, Pauline
Townsend, Dorothy Burn, Nellie Evans.
Mary Kinder, Elizabeth Hammond.
Anna Davidsan, Elizabeth Carlisle.
Messrs. Edgar Mahan. Frank Davis.
Ralph Walker, John Short, Burton
Short, James Welch, Marshall Towns
send, Robert Harrington, Paris Carlisle. /
Jathrall Smith, Wheeler Kern, Hiram .
Bradley.
Milford chronicle., 1903-11-06
A Pupils Answer.

In the fourth grade Of the Milford
Schools the arithmetic class was given
the following problem "a farmers
hens lay on an average s eggs a day.
How many eggs will he get between
June 2Oih and August 1st? How many
remains if he sells dozen ?" After the
pupils had read the example, the teach.
er asked; "WhO 10 the class can tell
me the meaning Of average" She re-
celved the reply: "Why, that's what
the hens layed the eggs on"
Milford chronicle., 1903-11-06
Program Of Day Sessions.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, NOV. 18TH, 8 80
O'CLOCK.

WEDNESDAY MORNING, NOV. 18TH, 8 81
O'CLOCK.
Invocation Rev. H. l.. Bunsteir
ORGANIZATION
Habit in Education" i.
Or NJ. Coughlir
Adde'S Educational Fads"
Dr George p. Bible
Address-"How to STUDY"
DIR. J. NJ. Coughlin
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, l 30O'CLOCK
Address, Elements of Expression"
DIR George p Biz le
Address-"Address to Citizens and
Directors DR.. J. NJ. COughlin
Add 'e~s- 'Ariiculatl-n and PrOuun-
DR.. George P. Blble
MORNING, NOV. 18th, 8
O'CLOCK.
PRAYER DR. S NJ. Morgan
"Grades of Thinking aud
rhiukirg in Grades" DR.. Schaefitr
OPEN DISCUSSION
Address-'Republican and Cossack"
Prof. J. D. Books
AFTERNOON, l 30 O'CLOCK
Address-"Civil Government"
DR., Schaeffer
OPEN DISCUSSION
FRIDAY MORNING, NOV 2OTH,9 O'CLOCK
'raN er
Principals CT Teaching" 49,.
DR.. A Forbes /
Language. Mis- Louise Connolly |
Methods in Educa ion"
DR.. A. Forbes
FRIDAY AFTERNOON, 1.3O O'CLOCK
Grammar, Miss Connolly
Literature as an Aid in Teaching
.eSding" DR.. Forbes
Miss Connolly
Milford chronicle., 1903-11-06
School Reports Given Out.

The reports of the pupils of the Mil.
ford Public School were given out on
Wednesday of this week. These should
be carefully examined, signed and "a
turned TO the teacher. notice carefully
the work in department. The pupils
sometimes are unable to do better in
their studies, but all can get h gh marks
in de- ortment and PARENTS should re-
quire it of them Those maintaining
the highest standing in their respective
grade are;
Ninth Grade-Ruth Sipple.
Tenth Grade-Nan Norris.
Eleveb'h Grade Elizabeth Deputo.
Twelfth Grade Florrie BUoz.
Milford chronicle., 1903-11-06
Coming Attraction.

"a Wise Coon Company" which is
booked to appear at ArmOry Hall on
Saturday evening next, Nov. 9TH, is
said to be one of the biggest colored
troops travelling on the road this season.
The show comes to us highly recon-
mended by the people and press all
oyer the country, and it will be a treat
tqesll theatre goers of our town. The
company travels in their own special
cars and gives a free street parade on
the principal streets at noon.
Milford chronicle., 1903-11-06
Uncle Emory Marvel Dead.

Emory Marvel, known in this section
as " Uncle Emory" died at the resi-
dence of his son William Marvel, near
Dover. on Thursday, Oct. 29th, in his
Nth year. Mr.. Marvel was well known
through the county and especially well
known in this town and vicinity.
Funeral services were held at his late
residence on Saturday afternoon. OBJ
seques heing conducted by the Rev
g. P. Smith, form pastor of the
Houston char e, anO Rev. Porcells, of
Atlantic City, N. J. Interment was
made at Lakeside Cemetery, Dover.
Milford chronicle., 1903-11-06
CITIZENS ENTHUSIASTIC
OVER INDUSTRY.
SECOND MEETING HELD ON WEDLES.
DAY EVENING.
PlauS and Specifications Discussed
Committee Appointed to Secure
Subscribers Of StOck-0utIOOk
Very Gratifying,

An Adjourned citizens meeting, to
cOntider the taking Of stock in the con
templaied establishment here OF a large
plant for the manufacture of boilers
and radistors was held in Fireman. s
Hall on Wedreeday evening Much
interest was shown in the project, as
was. attested by the presence Of nearly
two hundred of MilfOrd's influential
asssqd 1monied men. President Grier called
tie meeting to order and in the absence
OfSecTetary Richards, r. Mears was
made sec 'etary pro tenn. c, G. Fisher
introduced Mr.. a. w. Dodge, who
again explained the details of the busi-
ness under consideration. He showed
plansand specifications of the buildings
and site as well as drawing of the boil
ers it is proposed to build, aud then in
vited queries and discussion
Many people took part in the discus
sion that followed, and details were
brought out to clear away any mis-
understanding that may have existed. /
Mr.. ReinhOld was present and gave
som valuable information. Bv motion
Of Senator Abbott the executive COM
mittee named at last meeting was
added to, and a meeting called for
y Sterday morning at o'clock, at
which time further plans for the secur-
ing If subscrbers to stock we're con
sidered At the next meeting definite
knowledge of subscribed st ick will be
known, and from that will depend the
locating Of the plant At this time the
citizens seem favorable impressed with {
the plans for the industry and are ell ,
thusj2stic in the matters al, d are making
q sS effort to get the required amount G
orstock, SO that the industry may be l
assured and work begun towards the &
S9sIed end That there is a plenty of /
y yital here to take the stock is certain, r
the only thing netdful is willingness il
on the part of the capitalists to sub il
scribe stock, not so much for what it
will pay Rs an Investment, but for the
interest of the community. One or two
such industries as the one now pre-
sented will make Milford the leading q
town of the State Through a.
these columns the public will be in "
formed concerning the progress of the q
movement until definite results are u
attained. -