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Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-03-14
Bens Run

March Is here and plenty of mud
Miss Dee Anders visited hel
sister Mrs. Ed Reeder last week
Miss Florence Bearth was visit
Ing her sister Mrs. w. J. Bell Sun
day.
Miss Lemmle Summers Is at Big
Knot working for Mrs. Phebe AT
fleets.
The school at Pleasant Ridge
will close Friday: Bessie Osborn
Is teacher.
Miss Armand Ashley visited he,
grand parents of Walnut hill first o.
last week.
Cyrus Williamson, of Arvilla, was
calling on friends at Bens Ruu
Wednesday.
Barney Dearth and brother Clar'
ence was calling In Sistersville last
Wednesday.
JohnCramlet and Harrison Barn.
hart were calling at WIN. Dearth's
last Sunday.
Miss Amanda Harmon was visit.
Ing her aunt Mrs. Mary Nett Sat
urday and Sunday.
Wesley Mathes got his leg brok.
en- last Saturday working Ga the
Allen Wells farm.
Larlen Gardner has quit working
at the livery barn at BeAs Ran On
the account of the nxMps.
Owing to the bad weather Rev.
Mcneil didn't fill Ids appointment
at Bibbee Chapel Sunday night.
Hells Saneho, what Is the trouble
now between you and Next? Now
I think Next Is all right and I dent
think they have to carry lanters to
see how to behave at church either.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-03-14
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Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-03-14
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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-30
LEGISLATIVE NOTES.

Representative Agan was in the
Speakers chair for an hour yesterday
afternoon.
Here it Il almost the last week Of
the session, and member Of the House
asks leave" to introduce u bill, and
a private one at that.
The weekly payment arguments, pro
and con, win be rehearsed again tonight
for the benefit of the Senate committee.
The workmen in Barre city are the main
stay of this bill; most Of the others
appear to be indifferent.
The Senate met by fits and starts
yesterday afternoon After being called
to order they handled three bills, and
then took recess Of half ON hour.
Called to order again they handled four
more bills and then adjourned for the
day
The bill to increase the salary Of the
superintendent OF education, introduced
in the Senate yesterday afternoon, has
a long and devious course to follow be.
fore it becomes law, The bill calls for
a $500 increase over the present salary
Of $4,000.
William Newton, an elderly man Of
s2 years Of age, the present town clerk
Of Rrattlebor0, a position he has held
for AZ vears. was d visitor at the State
House today This is Mr.. Newtonss
first visit to Montpelier. lie Is the
guest Of Representative Fits.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-30
OVERGR0WN BOY
IS UNDER ARREST
Murder of Mrs Brigham IS Charged
Against Divide chapdelaine Pris-
oner's Statements Conflicting

Leicester. Nov. 90. 0side Chapde.
laine, aged Is years, is under arrest,
charged with the murder Of Mrs. Emma
Richard Brigham in the woods near the
home Of the victim in this town on
Friday last.
The arrest upon suspicion was made
late this afternoon upon the evidence Of
! District Attorney lockwood Hoar, be-
evidence had been laid By Captain Shaw
Of the state police. Chapdelaine was
closely questioned by the detectives, al
ter which he was taken to Worcester,
formally charged with murder and locked
up He win be given hearing tomor-
row.
While boy II years, Chapdelaine has
the body Of d large man, being six feet
ione inch il height and weighing rs
pounds liy the teachers Of the school
which he has attended he Il spoken Of
as well behaved youth OF ordinary
intelligence, although his rapid growth
has interfered at times with his work
az d student lie Is the son of Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Chapdelaine, who are
educating their nen for professional
career. The Chapdelaines reside on q
small farm adjoining the homo Of the
murdered woman.
The theory of the police which made
Chapdelaine a suspect is that the boys
father, having peen bothered by thefts
Of wood from bis woodlot, placed his
son on guard to defend his property, ard
that Mrs. brigham, who was gathering
hemlock boughs In tho vicinity, was mis-
taken for a thief.
IN defense OF the prisoner, Joseph
lChapdelaine says that on the afternoon
lof the murder he told his son to be on
watch for trespassers. but at the same
time be warned the boy not to raolest
Mrs. Brigham, who was then gathering
hemlock boughs with the fathers per.
mission The statements Of the prisoner
land his parents as to the formers where
abouts on last Friday afternoon were
somewhat conflicting, but the police are
by no means sura they have apprehend-
ed the murderer, and Chief Shaw said
tonight that the several other possible
clews had not been abandoned.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-30
BoMBARp TOWN.
About 500 Shots Fired at zeigler During
Monday Night.

Benton, H., Nov. 29.--Zeigler was
fired upon last night from sundown to
daylight. It is estimated that no less
than 500 shots were fred at the town.
The four gatling guns belonging to the
coal company were turned on IN full
force in the direction from which the
shots came. The town was completely
surrounded and the firing came from
every quarter.
Assistant Adjutant- General Reece and
the Carbondale militia company arrived
in Zeigler today and General Reece viii
remain several days to investigate the
situation. 1t IS thought that still more
troops will be brought
Jos Letter reached Zeigler today with
more miners from Chicago. Examination
of the ground this morning showed that
the men who were firing have powerful
guns. They were stationed from eae-
half to quarters of mile from
the town Almost a bushel of empty
shells Of every size and make were found
in the woods. A trail Of blood was found
on a rail fence and from this it Is
supposed that at least one person was
wounded Further trouble is anticipat-
ed.
a meeting Of United Mine Workers
officials is now considering the situa
tion. The officials will resist to the
utmost any attempt to abolish Camp
Tanner IN Carbondale, where the anion
miners are now living.
Attorney Pratt Of the Zeigler company
has been twice fired upon
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-30
ELECTED PRINCIPAL
OF JOHNSON NORMAL
Edward Day Collins Succeeds John L,
Alger. Resigns Place Of Much
Larger Remuneration To Come
Back to His Native State.

Montpelier, Nov. 3O.-At a meeting
of the State Normal School Board, held
last evening in the office Of the state
superintendent of cdncation, November
10Th, Edward Day Collins was elected
principal Of the normal school at John
son to succeed Principal John Il. Alger.
Mr. Collins il native of Barton, Vt,
was fitted for college at Lyndon Tnsti-
tpte, and was graduated from Yale Uni
versity III 1896. lie afterwards receiy-
ed the degree of Phd. and was instructor
of history at Yale. He has lived most
af his life in Vermont and has taught
in several places and thoroughly Knows
the educational conditions in the state.
He il the author OF very excellent
history Of Vermont, published BY CHM
& Co, in 1908.
Mr.. Collins combines large intellectual
force with superior executive ability
and unusual training for the work to
which he Is called He resigns place
of much larger remuneration to accept
this position in his native state with
zeal to serve its educational interests
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-30
ENTERTAINER BY coLoRED FOLK
Big Crowd Greatly Pleased With Lady
Minstrelsr at st. Monica's Fair.

Hale's Pavilion was packed full again
last night, every one being anxious TO
see the Lady Minstrels. When the
curtain went up, 10 and behold there
were about 80 colored persons dressed
An southern costumes, surrounding the
leading lady. The six end men for
rather women) were dressed in especially
queer costumes and BIZ their dancing
and continued witty speeches kept the
audience in an uproar Of laughter. Most
.of the jokes cracked were take-offs on
well-known townspeople. Several solos
were sung, the one which received the
most applause being BY little Marguerite
Brown.
The cast Of characters was as follows
lnterlocutress, Miss Helen Brown; end
men, (bones) Misses Foley, Healy and
McFnrk; (tambos) Misses Brown, Reade
and Scott Company Mrs. Annie Car
roll, Mrs. ,. Humphrey, Mrs. Joseph
lsayellc, Mrs ]. Il. McSweeney, Mrs. a
G. Moore, Mrs 2. Noonan, Misses Marv
Bruce, Mary Coyne, Gladys Barron, Mar
garet Brown, Florence Ely, Victoria EIy.
Anna Harrington, Kathryn Harrington.
Laura LeClair, Mary Ovens, Ida Piche,
Nellie Saddler, Marguerite Brown.
The attractions tonight win b. "Un-
Gle Sans Drummer Boys, 'The Coun-
try Kid John Mcknight, duet, by Me
and me brndder,D singers.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-30

idutiea OF representative and 1f chair
man Of the House Judiciary committee,
there are some matters which Attorney
General-elect Fits wishes to clear up
and he asks the indulgence Of the House
for the remainder Of the day and posi-
lbly part Of tomorrow.
His election BIZ the joint assembly to-
iday was q foregone conclusion ia spite
| of the prediction of tile supporters Of the
only other candidate, John g. Sargent of
Lndlow. Al. A. Hall Of st. Adams, who
I had been candidate, withdrew several
days ago. Mr. Fits was placed in nom
nation by Senator Pierce Of Windham.
county and Mr.. Sargent was nominated
by Mr.. Downer of Sharon. There was
an unprecedented number OF seconding
speeches, being no less than 20. OF
these the successful candidate had twen-
tn, and it was noted that the members
who favored him were from an sections
lof the state, while those seconding Mr.,
Sargent were largely from Windsor
county, the home county Of the unsuc-
cessful candidate.
Mr.. Fits nomination was seconded by
Mr.. Proctor Of Proctor, Mr.. Start OF
bakersfield, Mr. Bailey of Essex, Mr..
Louis Of Troy, Mr. Morse Of Randolph,
Mr.. Waite Of Hyde Park, Mfr. O'Sullivan
of st. Adams city, Mr.. Pape Of Barre
city, Mr.. Shaw Of Marlboro, Mr.. Stock.
er Of Danville, Mr.. Sherwin Of Jamaica,
Mr.. Fish Of Ira, Mr.. Redfeld Of Hub
bardton, Mr.. O'Brien Of South Burling-
ton, Senator Prouty of Orleans, Senator
Isham Of Chittenden, Mr.. Darling of
Chelsea, Mr.. Fisher of Addison, Mr.. Darl-
ing Of Hardwicl and Mr.. Fish OF Ira.
Those seconding Mr.. Sargents nom
ination were Mr.. Newton Of Reading.
Mr. Aitlen of Woodstock, Mr.. Archibald
of Manchester, Senator Fletcher Of Wind
sor, Mr.. Dartt of Springfield, Senator
Slack OF Caledonia, MIR. Davis Of Chester
and Mr.. Walker Of Ferrisbmgh.
The result Of the ballot was as fol
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-30
Elected BY Overwhelming
Vote of 2 to |
DUTIES BEGIN TOMORROW
Senate Confirms Several Nominations :
Large Number or Bills Signed BY
Governor Bell
Today.

Montpelier, Nov 30.-By an over
whelming vote-or exactly two to one
Clarke G. Fits, the present representa-
tive To the general assembly from Brat.
tleboro, was today elected the first at-
torney general for the state Of Vermont
an Office created by the present legisla.
ture The general assembly, too, was
the electing body today. Hereafter the
attorney general will be elected by the
people directly, The salary Of the Office
is $4,000.
His election rs attorney general viii
neecssitate Mr.. Fits resignation as rep
resentatiye from Brattleboro, and his
resignation viii be made tomorrow. lie
assumes the duties Of his new Office to-
morrow, December |. Before leaving tho
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-30
Japanese Diet Open.

Toxic, Nov 30. The Japanese die;
was opened today by tic Mikado ia q
speech from the throne. The Mikadc
announced that a scheme would Be sub
mitted for the purpose of meeting the
extraordinary expenditures.
The. Mikado expressed satisfaction
that bis forces had been victorious in
every battle and added that they had
repeatedly shown fresh proofs 81 their
loyalty ard bravery and it was his an
tieipation that bv the loving devotion
Of his subjects their ultimate object
ii war would be obtained.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-30
JpS Closing In On Remaining
Port Arthur FOrtreSSeS
OW COMBATANTS BEHIND
eft to the Mercy Of the japanese Ar
my japanese Lose 1000 in
Onslaught on Port
Arthur.

Rome, Nov. so.-A Toxic despatch
ays that the fall Of the forts Sung
shane and Kikwan is expected today
All Is now readay for the retreat Of Che
Russians TO Liaotishan and the Tigers
FFail forts Immediately on the fall Of
Sungshan and Kikwan The noncombat-
tants, left behind, win be compelled to
throw themselves on the generosity OF
the Japanese.
The despatch adds that for the past
two days, fires have been raging at
various points in Port Arthur, which
has been ike q furnace
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-30
MILAN IS REDEEMED
Four Years Of Disorder Terminated in
SUNDAYS Election.

Rome, Nov. 20.--The control Of the
municipality OF Milan has been in the
hands Of the extreme elements Tor the
last four years, and the disorders caused
by the reeent strikes led To a united
effort on he part OF the conservative
FL > I rescue the city from ex-
b ist control. The returns from Sun.
- municipal elections show that the
Conservatives have a majority Of 1000,
thus terminating the rule Of the disorder.
" elements. The Revolutionists polled
100 votes.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-30
IAPANEsE LosT 90.
The Price Paid for Positions Gained
Yesterday.

Che Foo, Nov. 30.--Word reached here
this morning Of desperate fighting at
Port Arthur yesterday. The Japanese
made q determined assault on the east
ern defenses. A hand TO hand conflict
ensued which lasted an hour and half.
The Japanese secured some important
positions but are said 10 have lost 1000
ii killed and wounded
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-30
WASHINGTON COUNTY couRr
Some Divorces Granted Yesterday
New Officials Thursday.

Montpelier, Nov 20. In Washington
county court today tho divorce case ol
Grace Shea VS. Burton Shea was heard
and a divorce granted for wilful de.
sertion. The parties reside III Water.
bury. Henrietta Haskins was granted
a divorce from George Haskins Of Wood
bury for wilful desertion. The contested
divorce case of Jennie A. Morse VS.. II.
E. Morse, was partially heard this after.
noon.
Assistant Judges F. W. Huntley Of
Duxbury and Ransom Wells Of Middle.
sex, Sheriff F. II. Tracey Of Montpelier,
and States Attorney s. Hollister Jack
son Of Barre viii take their respective
oaths of Office Thursday morning.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-30
DECLARED SANE.
Man Who Shot Miles B. Mcdonald In
sane Then. But All Right Now.

Albany, N. Y, Nov. 30.-Rehard +.
Preusser, the stock broker whc killed
Miles b Mcdonald Of Boston, last June,
was today declared sane, by the COM
missioners appointed to examine him.
An agree that he Is sane now, but DIR.
Ward states that in his opinion the
man was insane at the time Of comhit-
ting the deed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-30
RACED ON SIDEWALK.
Runaway Team Tears Down Main Street
Without Damage to Anyone.

4 team belonging to John McFarlane
of Graniteville became frightened ut
the electric cars on South Main street
about nine o'clock last evening ana ran
away down Mnin street. 1t took to
the sidewalk in front Of Homer Fits
store and passed dangerously near Alb
bott's windows and finally came to a
stop in front Of Jesse Cayhue's lunch
room on Depot Square. The horse was
cut up some and the sleigh was demol.
ished
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-30
Hearing Continued.

Worcestr, Mass, Noy.s0. Divide Chap
delaine, the 15-year-old boy who was
arrested yesterday on suspicion Of hay.
ing murdered Mrs. Brigham, was ar
raigned in court this morning and at
thte request Of District Attorney Hoar.
the case was continued until December
i4th. There was no hearing and the
prisoner did not plead.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-30
PORT ARTHUR
Dominating Positions Of Fortress Have
Been Taken

London, Nov. s0 The fall of Port
Arthur is again rumored on the stock
exchange today A slight color Is Civ
en- to Che report by the dispatches re-
eeived by several French morning pa.
pers, stating that the dominating po-
sitions at the Russian stronghold have
been taken By the Japanese.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-30
Bankina House eIoaes Doors.

London, Nov. 80. It is reported that
large banking firm here is in serious
difficulties. It's liabilities are said to
be a million pounds. The Evening Star
says that its London and aPris exchanges
closed their doors this afternoon
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-30
pied al lol years. ! Months.

ST. Adams, Nov "a. Word was re-
ceiyed here today Of the death at her
home in Fairfax, Of Mrs. Abigail G.
Hunt. She was one Of the oldest won
en- in the state, her age being loi wears
and months
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-30
lssAULT AND ROBBERY.
ChalAgainst Two Soldier Prisoners
from Fort Ethan Allen.

Bgton, Nov. 20. Thomas Burns
and mas Burke, soldiers from Fort
Ethallen, were held today for trial
in ~ court in $500 each, on the
chart assault and robbery on G..
D. Nht, a shoe dealer Of this city.
Then were bound over by Judge
Haw5n the local court, after hear
ing, which Vincent identified both
the srs as his assailants.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-30
COSTLY FIRE IN UTICA.
niture Emporium Burned and Other
Property Damaged.

tica, N, NJ, Nov. 80. Coventry n
ms large furniture emporium was
dgoyed by fire this morning, causing
ais Of 100000 The adjoining prop.
eswas damaged to the extent 81 $50.
z8e
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-30
ATLANTIC RATES RESTORED.
unard and White Star Steamship Lines
Now Agree.

London, Nov. 90 The final points 81
spute between the Cunard and White
ar lines have been adjusted and cir.
lars viii be issued restoring the trans
antic passenger rates to their old
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-30

and Mr.. Fits was declared elected
Tho attorney general-elect was then
presented to the joint assembly by SEN
ator Lord, Mr.. Start of Bakersfield and
Mr. Proctor of Proctor. Before taking
his seat Mr.. Fits declared that he was
more grateful than he could express for
the honor. Said he, Il am touched BY
your kindness and impressed with the
responsibility. Yon have created the
office Of attorney general, believe, be-
cause you think it proper and necessary.
You demand that the first encumbent Of
the Office shall do this work we'll real
ize that you have not elected me be.
cause Of any special training, but
promise you full, fair and faithful SER
vice. / will make it an Office Of power
and service"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-30
NEW pAsToRArE.
T9ev. James A. Thompson of Ash
|, N. H., Goes to st. Johnsbury.

Johnsbury, Nov. a9.-The Rev.
1at A. Thompson OF Ashland, N. III,
hascepted the rectorship Of ST. An.
sire Episcopal church and has begnn
hisastorate. Mr. Thompson Is a
grate Of La Chute academy and Nc
Gil6versity, Montreal, P. q, also an
alus Of the theological seminary OF
thele city.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-30

The Senate today confirmed the fol-.
lowing appointments DR.. G. s. Caverly
of Rutland member Of the state board
of health for six years; Geo. II. Per-
kins OF Burlington, state geologist and
curator for two years; Geo. AitlSen Of
Woodstock, Ernest Hitchcock Of Pitts
ford and Dana H. Morse Of Randolph Of
the state board Of agriculture. The ap-
pointment Of house Of correction and
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-30

the report Of the investigating commit
tee completes its work
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-04
Bloomfield.


Bloomfield.
Bloomfield, Feb. 2.-The rem aims of
the late S. E. Sheppard, who came to
mis- death as the result of an accident
in New York City last Thursday, ar
rived here Sunday night via Ottumwa
over the Wabash, and were conveyed
to the home of N. H. Sheppard, broth
er of the deceased. where the funeral
lservices were held yesterday afternoon
at 1:30 o'clock, conduetd by Rev. D. A.
Wickizer. The remains were then
borne to the Patterson cemetery south
lof Bloomfield for interment. Mr..
Sheppard at the date of his death was
at work upon a building in New York
City, A derrick fell, striking him and
hurting him to the pavement below,
and causing death instantly. He is
survived by wife and one child, and
several brothers. Mrs. Sheppard is al
most Frustrated with grief over the
sad affair. Mr.. Sheppard was mem
her of carpenters union in New York
City, and member of the union was
delegated to accompany the rem aims
to this place.
John P. Huston of Troy, Ohio, and
Miss Maude Burlington, of Columbus
Junction, Qa,) were united in mar
riage Saturday evening at O'Clock,
in the parlors of the Curl hotel. Rev.
Downing officiating.
RichIand.
Richland, Feb. Ben Stephens de-
parted over the Central Thursday for
Jacksonville, Fla, where he will re-
main three weeks.
Miss Young of Fairfield was the
guest of Miss Lottie McCaslin a cou-
pie of days last week.
Miss Bessie Drummond Is the guest
of Miss Stella Mackey, in Oska-
loosa.
Miss Leon Turnbull of Pleasant Plain
visited at the home Of L. Snider and
family last week.
Otto Hinshaw is reported very sick
with pneumonia.
Miss Hulda Anderson began work
in the Clarion printing office last Mon
day.
j. M. White departed for his home
in Des Moines Monday accompanied
by Mrs. c. w. Mills.
Dave Bailey is home after several
months absence.
Lon Davis went to Hedrick Friday
where he will engage in business
warren stewart was III town InurS-
day and Friday.
Milo Lemley was a business visitor
in Delta Saturday.
Jim Sheridan was in Des Moines last
| week.
Ray Collister and Curt Martin spent
Sunday in this city.
Mrs. Joe Flicker and little son Ben
were Sunday visitors in town.
Gus Bradshaw and Miss Daisy Wal
lick of Fairfield spent Sunday in this
city with Miss Florence Jones.
John Brolliar and little daughter are
on the sick list.