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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-28
RESERVOIR NEARLY EMPTY.

Montpelier Water supply Again Giving
Trouble.
Montpelier, Dec Montpelier was
confronted with an alarming shortage of
water this afternoon. Last night the gate
Of the reservoir was left partially open.
This forenoon a noticeable lack Of water
was motto d. On Investigation It was
found that the reservoir was nearly empty.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-28
They Liked CITY JAIN.

Rutland, Dec. 26- There was much not
doing In the city court today considering
that yesterday was holiday and all IL
quor selling places did business the great
er part Of the day There were only two
prisoners awaiting the judge when court
opened this morning. Both Of these were
also In Yesterday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-28
The COMING POULTRY SHOW.

sDeodorizsd' slSuulxs Entered ia Exhibit
Other Eutries.
st. Adams, Dec rs. Among bunch
Of GA entries Ia Thursday mornings mail
for tife show Of the Vermont state Peul
try Association which is to BE- held Ia this
city January Bis inclusive, II NJ, Barrett
received entries for four ''deodorized
skunks 10 compete Id the pet stock class
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-28
ANOTHER $1,000 GIFT.
Ira Uaief Gives That Amount to the Mary
Fletcher Hospital.

In addition to his Christmas gift Of
81 900 to the Heaton Hospital at Montpe-
ller, Ira C. Calef Of Washington present
&c similar sum to the Mary Fletcher hos
pital Of Burlington Next to the founder
SIR. Calel is now the largest contributor
to the funds Of the Burlington institution.
The Burlington Free Press says; I'VE
speak for widespread community whom
these benefactions will reach and benefit
Ia returning to Mr.. Calel their thanks for
his renewed liberalify, and ia wishing for
him continued prosperity In his western
business and many years Of health aud
happiness to his Vermont home.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-28
COMMERCIAL MEMS BANQUET.

ever 90 fDrummersp Had a Good Time At
Burlington.
Burlington, December Is, 1908 r.
The inst annual banquet Of the Burliug-
ton Council Of the Order Of United Com
marcial Travellers Of America was held=at
Woedman's hall Saturday evening The
affair was Informal to degree but was
thoroughly enjoyed by the 60 and more
travelling men whoattended, large NUM-
Der Of whom were members Of the order
The first and last part Of the evening was
given over to social intercourse and ban
quet was served by Caterer Kent aboat
O'Clock
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-28
GRANITEVILLE.

The third annual ball Of the N. w of
4 wIl "a held In Miles hall Thursday
eyaninq. a,, Dec. 31. O'Bren's orchestra q
four pieces win furnish music AZ .isselr lasni,
bers are requested to wear Wnlte lloDon
bow IN buttonhole of coat. Ter ofaer,
committee.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-28
HANL0N 80, CoRBETT 1873.

Both Pleased 70 Have araney for Referee
Not Much Money Placed
San Francisco, Dec. 81 General salts
faction was expressed today in sporting
circles at the selection Of Eddie Graney as
referee of the Corbett. Hanlon fight next
Tuesday night. Both Hanion and Corbett
passed the day quietly receiving visitors,
then indalging IN light work Hanlon
weighed a shade under $50 and Gorbett
1873, The latter has begun the drying out
process and says that he viii have no DIFF
fculty 10 coming to the weight without the
loss Of strength Not much money has
been laid yet. The edds still remain 10 TO
S in favor Of Corbett,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-28
nsar ThIs pa.ter On Yonr Raok.

Barre sets the rest Of the state good
example IN the way she does things. lit
Is anything that will benefit Barre her
business men are unit Ia going alter 1t.
Barre Is the FIRST place ii Vermont to have
space allotted 10 her for an exhibition of
Barre granite at st. Louis exposition. and
she will have an exhibit worthy OF the
name too. Other towns talk but Barre
does things Middlebury Register
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-28
montpsller Bank. Declare Dlvlasnas.

Montpelier. Dec. 20. The following
banks nave declared dividends: First Ma,
tlonal, per cent, semlannuai Capital
Savings Bank and Trust Company, i-a
per cent, semi-annual; Montpelier Sav.
ings Bonk and Trust Company, 5 per cent
seni-annual
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-28
HE FOUGHT WITH DEWEY.
Chauncey W. Town, Formerly Of Montpe-
Iier, Died In New York.

Montpelier, Dec 20. Chauneey w.
Town, a native Of Montpelier and prom
nent lawyer in New York for many years.
having an office at 40 Wall street, died
Tuesday evening at the Roosevelt hospi-
trl, where be underwent surgical opera
tion for long standing trouble,
Mr. Town was nearly 65 years old He
was q son Of Ira $. Town and school
mate Of Admiral Dewey. One Of his fa-
v0rlte stories was oi a great fight he and
Dewey had on the school ground, In
which Dewey won and both were whipped
by the teacher
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-28
Notice 70 the Public.

Please don't dump ashes In the streets
OF cutters, because in the spring these
ashes wash into the sewers and plug them
up. Per order, Street Commissioners.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-28
senator DIIIingham WIN speak.

Waterbury, Dec. 2S.--Senator Dlling-
ham will speak In the opera house tomor-
row, Tuesday, evening on My Trip 20
Alaska "a crowded house should greet
him.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-28
KILLED BY BOMB EXPLOSION.

eight Persons Met Death Near Naples
Yesterday.
Rome, Dee. Is Eight persons we're
killed aud I've we're injured by bomb ex-
ploding ia the house at R0sina, near
Naples, yesterday
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-28
DR.. HARKNESS GETS
FIVE YEAR SENTENCE
Judge Stafford Sends Him to States
Prison at Wind
SOr

Montpelier, Dec, 2S DIR. w. r. Hark-
ness was In county court this afternoon
and was sentenced by Judge Stafford to
pay fine Of 3 aud costs aud to be i'm
prisoned not less than five nor more than
six years in the states prison, for forgery.
Evening journal., 1903-03-23
BRANDYWINE FAIR CLOSES
Continued Two Weeks at PyIe's Cycle
Academy and Was Financial
Success.

The Brandywine Fire Company's fair
closed on Saturday night, and II Is
predicted that the organization upon
counting up its receipts will find that
several thousand dollars have been ad-
ded to it's treasury. A large number
Of persons We're present and all re-
naming articles were sold at auction
For being the most popular man in
Wilmington, c. ]. Horrigan won the
gold-headed cane. He received 2l61
votes. The winners of the other con-
tests follow Silver watch, James j.
Logue; ladies' gold watch, Miss May
Hannum; set of hremen's equipments
John Murphy; doll, Miss Hecker. The
nag offered to the most popular fire
company in the city was won by the
Phoenix Company. The vote follows:
Phoenix. 1896; Delaware, 1904 Union,
1915 Fame Hose 442; Friendship, 231;
Weccacoe, 1856; Washington, 1876; Water
Witch, 1877; Liberty, 131; Reliance, Ill.
Evening journal., 1903-03-23
TRIED TO END HIS
LIFE IN THE CANAL
Joseph Chambers Dragged
From Water Unconscious
By Soldiers

The presence Of some soldiers who
were returning to Fort DUPONT late
last night, was responsible for the
rescue Of Joseph Chambers who was
yesterday released from the New Cas-
tie County WOrkhouse and who tried
to end his life by drowning In the
Delaware and Chesapeake canal.
The soldiers were going over to the
fort from Delaware City, when they
heard a splash I'm the canal and upon
investigation, saw a dark object I'm the
water. II proved to be the body Of
Chambers. and after much difficulty il
was gotten out Of the water.
The man, already unconscious. was
taken to the hospital at the fort, where
he regained consciousness and gave his
name as Joseph Smith. The Police
Department of this city was notified
and the man was identified as Joseph
Chambers.
He was arrested in this city about two
months ago and was sentenced to sixty
days I'm the worlkhouse on the charge
of vagrancy. His term expired early
yesterday morning ana ne was re-
leased He refused to give a reason for
committing the act.
Evening journal., 1903-03-23
cHANcERy COURT OPENS
March Term Started Today-Number
of Gases Disposed of.


The March term Of the Court of
Chancery opened at 1890 O'Clock this
morning with Chancellor Nicholson on
the bench.
Tilghman Johnston made return of
sale by receiver of the Wilmington
Hosiery Company, which nAle was con-
firmed
In this case Of the Creston Land and
Improvement Company against Thomas
Is. Lewis, collector, hearing on demur,
was set for April 6.
Delaware County National Bank was
given permission to proceed by chattel
mortgage held by it against the Mid
dletown Manufacturing Company
which is now in the hands Of a re-
ceiver.
The trustees under the will of Eu-
gene DUPONT, deceased, were author
lied to receive from executors securi-
ties in payment of legacies.
Mr.. Dussoulas, representing H. II.
Ward, asked for decree dismissing bin
in the case Of Bessie G. Davis against
Jacob Thomas The time for hearing
was fixed for tomorrow. John p. Nields
represents the respondent
The case of the Fidelity and Deposit
Company. OF Baltimore, vs.. receivers OF
the Delaware Construction Company
will be argued on Wednesday morning.
The court will go over the trial list
this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1903-03-23
POLICE MAKE QUICK CAPTURE
Escaped Convict From New Jersey
State Penitentiary Appre-
hended Here.

Patrolmen Moore and Murphy yesterday
morning added to their line Of credit
marks by capturing an escaped negro
from the New Jersey State Penitentiary
at Trenton. Word was received here on
Saturday night from the Jersey author
ltlcs saying that II was believed that a
negro named Richard, alias Major Hatch,
who escaped from prison at Trenton in
April, 1901. was residing in this city. A
photograph Of the fugitive was shown to
he day force as it went on duty yesterday
and an hour later Hatch was apprehended
ct Eleventh and Walnut streets. The Of
dcers questioned their prisoner, then sent
him TO the police station where he later
confessed to Captain Med" Evans that
he was the man wanted by the Jersey au-
thorities.
Hatch was convicted Of grand larceny
and sentenced 10 six months imprison-
ment. but escaped after serving but two
days of his time as he was being taken in
company with number of other con-
victs to the quarry near the jail.
The prisoner was arraigned I'm City Couri
his morning and agreed 70 go back 70
Trenton without requisltion papers, lie
will be held pending the arrival OF ths
Jersey authorities.
Evening journal., 1903-03-23
FIVE MEN CO DOWN IN
COLLISION IN THE BAY
Tug and Steamer Crash To-
gether and Sink Former
Instantly

By a collision in Delaware bay just or
the Quarantine Station, between tho tug
Pilot and steamer Winifred, bound from
Port Arthur. Tex. to Philadelphia, five
men were drowned.
The Pilot was sent down the bay Fri
day to assist the Winfred in towing the
Conemaugh into port. The Winlfred was
still running, and a sudden shifting Of her
course toward the tug caused the tug TO
fall back in the wash. A moment latter
the Winifred's bow struck the Pilots
quarter. and the tug capsized and went
down within a few seconds, giving those
on board only a Slight chance for their
lives.
The drowned men, all members OF the
Riloss crew, were Alfonso Hazard. chief
engineer, Philadelphia; John Bennett
mate and Frank Atkinson steward,
Lewes. Del; Albert Painter, deckhand.
philadelphia. and Dominic Bravo. deck
hand New York. The bodies Of the men
sum remain in the hull Of the Pilot, whose
topmasts are barely visible above the sur
face OF the water at low tide.
Only three members OF the Pilots crew
were saved, Ernest Richards, second en-
gineer, Captain William Fletcher and a
member Of the crew who swan ashore.
The escape OF Ernest Richards, the
second engineer, was thrilling. When he
heard the call of the captain he rushed
to the deck. 'As he reached the top OF
the forward companfonway the tug was
listed heavily, and the next moment a
big swell flooded the deck. He heard the
rush Of the water down the companion
way into the after cabin, where the FIVE
men were sleeping, and no knew that
% more than likely meant death TO all ~
them. He heard Captain Fletcher give
despairing call down the companionway,
but did not hear any response and the
next minute he felt the boat going down
under him. He sprang toward the steam
er Winifred and clutched her anchor chain
and hung there. chilled by the water and
air until he succeeded in abtracting tho
attention OF some OF the crew on uhe
| steamers deck. When rescued he was al
most exhausted.
Evening journal., 1903-03-23
CAV { MONEY
TO H0USEKEERER
Railroad BrakemanMourning
Loss OF Four Years Saw
ings Amounting to $465
CASH MYSTERIOUSLY DISAPPEARS
Gave Part Of Wages to Boarding Mis-
tress to Save for Him, But Says He
Did Not Get it 5ack--other Court
Cases.
Cases.

Mrs. Margaret Brickley OF No. $40
South Jackson street, was arraigned IN
City Court this morning on a charge OF
cmbezzhng siC5 from Theodore s. Miller.
p. & II. brakeman. Mmier alleges that he
boarded with the defendant four years
and during that time gave her his money
ito keep forshim. In August OF last year
he moved to another place. and six weeks
ago wrote a letter to Mrs. Brlckley. re-
questing that she send him his money.
Failing to receive IL he had n warrant
issued for her arrest.
In her own defense. Mrs BriclSley
said that upon receiving the letter from
Miller, she placed the money, four 500
bills three $50 notes and IS bill in
an envelope and mailed II at q letter
box opposite Mckeever's drug store, IN
Maryland avenue. She further said
that after Miller had left her house, he
passed by her home almost daily and
could have stopped for the money. He
wrote a letter, however. and she sent
the money TO him by mail.
The case is puzzling the police. as
Mrs. BriclSley has a good reputation,
while Il is alleged that the authorities
have had dealings with Miller before.
About two years ago it Is said that he
reported that he had had money stolen
from him, and upon investigation tho
money was found in his pocket.
Upon the request OF Assistant city
Solicitor Garrett, the case was con-
tinued until Wednesday night, when
Walter Hayes viii appear for the de-
fendant. Bail was fixed I'm the sum OF
$500
Harry Jackson, a colored lad.charged
with the larceny OF a gold watch and
chain from Mrs. William Scott. of Sew.
enteenth and washington streets. on
saturday afternoon, will receive a
hearing on Wednesday morning. When
Jackson was arrested he denied the
charge, but later confessed taking the
PARTICLES while assisting In moving some
furniture at the home OF Mrs. Scott.
Agent Frank Stout will investigate the
matter and make q report TO the court
on Wednesday.
Charges OF assault and battery and
carrying concealed a deadly weapon
was preferred against John Maloney.
but were both dismissed.
The case Of Henry Webb, charged
with disorderly conduct. was continued
until tonight bail being fixed in the
sum OF $50.
Evening journal., 1903-03-23
PREPARING FOR THE CAMPAIGN
Both Parties Are Active-RepubIIeans,
With One Ticket, VIII Have =
Complete Victory.

Active preparations nre now going on
by both Republicans and Democrats for
the coming campaign. There is now no
doubt but what there will be but one
Republican ticket I'm the field which will
mean sweeping victory for the Republ-
cans. Although the Democrats have not
IA chance they are putting up strong
blun
There Is desire among the people of
the oty TO try a Republican City Council
in power lIf order to see il dt cannot make
some improvement in the condition of
the financial affairs Of Wilmington. The
Democratic Council has made a bungle Of
the financial matters tt has been COM
PEELED TO borrow money each year In order
ITO mccs the current expenses OF the city
and has also run the city into numerous
lawsuits, al Of which cost money.
Evening journal., 1903-03-23
COMMISSION VIEWS
WESTERN WATER PLANT
Visited indianapolis and Sc.
cured Useful Ideas About
Construction

Much pleased with their trip 60 In
dianapolis and benefited by the ideas
gained there. the water commissioners
OF this city, Alfred Belts. James +.
Jones and DR.. j. y. Pyle, and Chief En-
glneer Joseph Bond and Park Engineer
Theodore Lessen, returned to this city
Saturday night
The reason indianapolis was visited
by the commission was because the
water I'm that city is furnished by con-
tract and not controlled by politicians,
like the water plants OF many Eastern
cities. There one pays for water on
the same principle as gas In this city,
the plant being owned by individuals.
It was thought q plant like this would
be both economically constructed and
conducted. and Il was found TO be 30
by the local commission, who have
gained many points that win be used
in the construction OF the new plant
for the city.
The consulting engineer foY the To-
cal plant will be selected within a few
days. but II will be at least three
months before the plans are completed
and ground win not be broken for the
new reservoir before some time during
the months of June or July.
Evening journal., 1903-03-23
BIG SUNDAY AT EASToN
Great Audience Hears Bishop Grams
ton, Despite the Rain.
Special TO the Evening Journal.

Special 10 the Evening Journal.
East0n, Md, March 23-The bright.
balmy weather OF Conference week
was brought to a sudden end ON Satur-
day morning by succession of heavy
Showers Of rain. About noon there
was a let-up, the sky frightened, and
ALL were hopeful OF a clearing of. This
hope WAS soon dispelled, however, by
heavy thunder shower, which was
followed by several more, and by even
ing 1t had turned into a continuous
dOwnpour, which lasted throughout the
night. Much to the disappointment Of
many, light showers continued all day
yesterday. Had the day been clear
many persons from the country would
have visited the Conference.
The rain, however, did not keep the
town people from the services. Love
feast began at Q o'clock, and by that
time the large music hall where the
services were held was we'll filed. The
Rev. f. c. McSorley conducted the love
feast, and this time-honored service Of
Methodlsm was not lacking in the
spiritual fervor Of other days. The rain
had no effect on the enthusiasm Of the
people, ministers and laymen sang and
spoke in the spirit of their fathers.
The preaching service began at 1890
o'clock. The choir sang Hear Us. o
Father" DR.. Goorge Edward Reed,
president of Dickinson College, read the
Scriptur elesso nfrom the fourth chap
ter Of St John and led in prayer, after
which the offering was received and the
Bishop announced the 136th hymn
Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Az
mighty" which the. vast audience
Joined in singing. Bishop Cranston an
nounced for his text the fourth chap
ter of st. Marks gospel. but read 33d
and Gath verses: "With many such
,parables spake He the word unto them,
as they were able to hear it. But
without a parable spale He not unto
them; and when they were alone. He
expounded all things unto his dis
ciples.' The Bishop preached a strong
sermon in the defense Of the Bible as
the foundation of our faith.
He said, among other things: Il can
not render this congregation. or any
other, a better service than to strength
en- your faith in this old Bible. / know
of no other heaven where there will be
no more pain, sorToY, tears and death
except in the heaven Of this Bible If
we look for such a heaven We must
come to this Bible for our information
of It. Never is a hand more reckless
than when it is laid upon this Book
to destroy it. am here to defend this
Book, the heritage of THE common peo-
pie. y Elx n n III, p ~ TYTff'S =
But the old question comes up, why
is it that God could nOtemalSe a book
that all could read it alike? Well, any
one who studies any language for a
half hour ought TO be able to answer
that question"
"The Bible is an attempt Of God 10
give a revelation TO man in human Ian
guagc The difficulty of all understand
ing it alike comes in with these human
words. Words are symbols Of
thoughts" Here the Bishop discussed
the oaigin of words and how a child
acquires them. "'The child does wrong
Mother says you ara naughty. Thus
Continued on Third Pagel.
Evening journal., 1903-03-23
Prlze shufiIahoard camn-

James Kane and Patrick McCafferty
defeated Hugh Sweeney and John Kirk
In prize game OF shuffleboard by the
score Of p to IL points. The game was
for $40 a side.
The West End basketball team was
badly beaten in Coatesville on Satur
day night by the A A. Club. OF T.
place, the score being 80 to IS.
Pennsylvania team seemed to hyl
tize the players from this city,
played all around them.
The High School scrub played -
game with the Brownson Juniors. but
were defeated in jig time, the Brown
sons winning by score of 33 to 3.
Evening journal., 1903-03-23
ADMINISTRATORS SALE
Real Estate Of the Late John Jaeoby
Sold BY Order Of Orphans Court.

Ooio by OFueT OF OTPhdn Souft'
All the real estate of the late John
JacoIby, deceased. was sold at public
sale this morning at the county Court
House on an order of the Orphans
Court. Joseph L. Carpenter. Jr.. is al
ministrator of the estate. and ]. Har-
vey Whiteman. attorney. The property
was sold by w. A. Huhill. auctioneer.
The dwelling property at No. 1905
Washington street, was purchased by a
Mrs. johnson for $4,000.
The property No. 91S Clayton street,
v h:ch was subject to a $1,000 mort
gage, was bought by William Mayne
Tor S37F.
No. I'LL Pine street, subject to $1,000
mortgage. was sold to Charles Swan
son for $3.50.
The stable at No. oil East Ninth
street. was sold to William #. Kurtz
70. 1000.
About 80 lots in Brandywine village
we're sold and brought from s. TO SS.5J
C. Rose, Robert Adair. III. L. Evans,
a foot. The lots were bought iy David
Henry Hopes and Lilburne Chandler.
Evening journal., 1903-03-23
COMMITTEE NAMED
TO WORK FOR REPEALER
Will Form Delegation to See
Governor Hum and Urge
Him to Sign 1t

benjamin Nields. who WAS chairman
of the meeting held last Saturday to
discuss plans for urging Governor
HUM to sign the Voters Repealer, has
appointed the following committee TO
form a delegation to urge the Cover
nor &c approve the act: Horace Dill
wo.h. Henry B. Thompson, SamCel j.
Wright, Delaware Clark Richarl Pill
ing elias n. Moore. John G. King, John
". .olls, Theodore Clark, Henry
C.eayer, T. Coleman DUPONT Henry +.
Scett. Edmund Mitchell, George 5. Ca
polle and John J. Satterthwait.
The committee will meet on Satur-
day next to organize and arrange for
a time to meet the Governor.
Evening journal., 1903-03-23
ceIebratina Anniversarx.

d. Ross & Son. Nos. 2O6- 20S- 210
Market street. are celebrating their
silver anniversary this week. and Of
fering new spring goods incidentally.
The firm buys direct from the best
mills i'm the country, and has a great
display of dress goods. silks and satins,
white goods, lawns, Innings. linens,
muslins. percales. madras. piques,
iiannels. calicoes. draperies. etc. Souve-
Mrs win be given TO the women during
anniversary week. all Of whom are cor
daily invited to visit the store.
Evening journal., 1903-03-23
QUIET DAY FOR WOMEN
Will Be Held in St. Andrews Episcopal
Church Tomorrow.

For the annual Quiet Day for women
or the Episcopal Diocese OF Delaware.
which Will be held in 81. Andrews Church
tomorrow, the following program has been
arranged
1'9o "a. M, the Holy communion; 1890 A..
m. to y m. the Holy communion and in
troduotory address, subject, "The 1ncar-
nate Word;' i2.i5 TO l2.45 p. M, hymn.
prayer ana address, subject, "rhe Written
Word 2.so TO $3.50 p. m. hymn. iitany and
address, subject, "rho Spoken Word" $3.50
TO $50 p. M, service and address. subject,
''rhe Intercessory Word"
The address ana mcditatlons Will be
given by tho Rev. James H. Darlington,
ID. d., rector Of chri~t church, Brooklyn,
N. Y.