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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-09
LEAPED FROM TRAIN.
Burlington Prisoner Made Daring Es-
Cape.

Burlington Prisoner Made Daring Es-
Cape.
Burlington, June Erred Rousseau,
prisoner who was being taken to the house
Of correction at Rutland to serve SEN
tence for breach Of the peace, made his
escape from Deputy sherif G. H Ward
well Of Winooski by jumping from the fly-
er at Shelburne yesterday shortly after
noon.
The deputy and his prisoner boarded the
2.35 train ia this city yesterday The
two took seats about two or three seats
from the door, Rousseau being unhaud-
euffed. When the train YVES q short dis
tance beyond Shelburne Rousseau asked
permission to 20 to the toilet room, which
was granted by the ufiicer He started
with the officer watching him, and when
he had reached a point opposite the door
Of the toilet room made a dash for the
platform, and before tke officer had real
lied his intention had dropped from the
train, which was then going about 40 miles
an hour.
Rousseou has not been found
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-09
CONFERENCE CLOSED.
Annual Gathering Or congregatianalists at
an End.

Annual Gathering o. congregationalists ~
an End.
The annual meeting Of the Washington
County Conference OF Congregational
churches concluded It's sessions at the
Barre church today. The sessions have
been instructive and helpful
At the session last evening there were
three excellent addresses, the first BY the
Lev J. W. Coffin Of Berlin on "The Rec
ognitlon OF the Principle Of Fellowship,
the second BY Rev. q. II Merrill, ID. H.
secretary Of the Vermont Domestic Mis-
slonary society. on Cur Churches as Re
lated to the Vermont Mission Field, aud
the third By Rev r.. A. Beard, secretary
of the Congregational Home Missionary
stoety, Of Boston, on sour Churches as
Related to the Fields Beyond
AIT this forenoon session tThe Leaven
of the Country Church was the subject
under consideration Rev. w. f Bisseil
spoke on An Able, Heroic Minister
Rev. Il. S. Fiske on A Spirit Of Fraterni-
w, an5 Rev r. Il. Shean 0n More
Funds Following the discussion OF
these papers eahFe the layman's hour with
the following papers Is the Church
Awake to It's Opportunity" By Alex
Mathieson Of Barre; SIS it Utilizing the
Lords Day to the Best Advantage BY
Prof Carl yose Woodbury., and Ny Idea
Of Sermon, by II G. Woodruff
After the adoption OF a vote Of athanks
to the Brrre church, the adoption Of
resolution on union Of certain churches.
the conference adjourned.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-09
Barre Delegates for Mont
peIier Man.
NO OPPOSITION In CAUCUS
Eight Attorneys Elected For District
Convention New Republican
City Committee.

The Republicans Of Barre city last eve
ming elected eight delegates to the Repuh-
ican state convention and instructed them
to work and vote for the nomination Of
Joseph A, DeBoer for governor.
The eaucns was called to order at a little
past I O'Clock ID Miles hall by N q. Bal
lard, chairman Of the Republican city com.
mittee. Frank G Rowland was elected
chairman and a a. Sargent secretary
Il was voted to use check list and to
proceed to ballot for eight delegates to the
state convention. Only one ticket was
presented to the caucus, that headed For
DeBoer for Governor Sixty-foar ballots
were cast, Of which 55 we're for the De-
BOer ticket aud 8 were scattering. The
delegates elected were; N ID Phelps, Eli
Holden, r g Rowland James Mackay.
+. s. Gurrier, @. d. Mathews0n, s. y Al
len, John Rebins
The caucus then proceeded to the choice
of city committee, selecting the follow
ing Frank G. Howlaud, ward i:R. S.
CurrIer, ward 2; K. w Nichols. ward
George Troup, ward 4 b, Albisettl, ward
5: q. II Allen, ir., ward 8, aud FL w.
Scott al large
This disposed. Of JP Marr moved that
the state delegates be instructed to work
and vote for j A DeBoer for governor
and Il. w Scott calling for a ballot the
delegation was 50 instructed BY vote OF
2S to "A.
The caucus then proceeded to elect the
district delegates as follows j w Cor
don, r. A. Hoar, VIM. Wishart. Fl. W
Scott, p. II. Mcleod, SH jackson, T. !.
Martin, A al Sargent
D. II. Mcleod asked 10 be excused He
thought the company too swift for him. He
was exensed and Frank s. Williams was
chosen IN his place, making the eight del
egates all attorneys.
Both delegations we're empowered to Sc
lect their own alternatives
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-09
RUTLAND DEMOCRATS SPLIT.
One Section Endorses Hearst For Demo-
eratle Nominse

One Section Endorses Hearst For Demos
cratic Nominee,
Rutland, June AS a result of light
between opposing factions Of the Demo-
cratic party, the Moloney- Underhill fac
tion holted the caucus last night and held
a caucus oi their own, electing uninstruct
ed delegates. The fight began st the
opening Of the caucus at Baxter hall. Each
side nominated candidate tot permanent
chairman Of the caucus and 7. w No.
loney demanded that the check list which
had been prepared containing about 250
names be used ID the baloting. j 81 DY-
or, temporary chairman, ruled chat ae-
cording to the constitution Of the party
anyone could vote who would enroll him.
self, There were long arguments on both
sides, after which the NoIoney faction be-
ing In the minority, hled out Of the hail,
going to Dunus
AT Baxter hall the business was pro-
ceeded with after the boilers had left.
State delegates were elected Resolutions
were adopted endorsing w. r. Hearst as
the Democratic candidate for President
and instrueting the delegation to use every
honorable means to secure the election OF
Hearst delegates to the national oonven
tiOn
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-09
SAME SET OF DELEGATES

WNl Represent Town Democrats at state
aud District Conventions.
The Democrats Of the town Of Barre met
last evening at the town clerks Office III
Graniteyille and elected the following del
egates to the Democratic state convention.
Charles n. Barber, j B. Fitzpatrick, NJ
j. Carey and w M Crowley The same
ones were elected district delegates ana 10
each case instructed 10 choose their own
aIternates. The delegates we're not In.
strueted In any way.
Tue town Democratic committee was
chosen as follows. W. Fl Miles, Robert
.O'Hcarn, 6. N. Barber, ". 4. Cutler and
.C- r. Plttsley There were 20 voters
present,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-09
In Minor Engagement
Yesterday
FROM RUSSIAN SOURCE
Same Correspondent Says Hears Jap
anese Lost $500, Being Repulsed
Before Port Arthur.

st. Petersburg, June Q The Lao Y anq
correspondent OF Russ, wires that a minol
naval fight occurred in the Gulf Of Peohili
yesterday, Id which one Japanese battle
ship was sunk. The correspondent adds
that Chinese from the South say the Jap.
anese attacked Port Arthur, date not spec
flied. and were repulsed with loss ol
$500 men and four war vessels, probably
torpedo boats.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-09
EASTERN STAR coNvOcATIoN.
Has Been Held At st. Johnsbury TwS
Days,

Has Been Held At st. Johnsbury Two
Days,
St. JOhnsbury, June 9.-The 32nd an
nnal convOeation Of the Grand Chapter Of
Vermont, Order Of the Eastern Star, has
been held here for the past two days,
opening Tuesday evening with a reception
at the Fairbanks museum, which was at
tended by about 400 people At the open.
ing Of the exercises yesterday, about 800
delegates were present
Henry L, stillson, for "a years grand
secretary, presented his report for thepast
year. The report shows that there are So
chapters In the state, gain Of four dur
ing the year, The membership, 4,l19, is
d gain Of 42s. The receipts Of the grand
secretary's office were S2,5S6 There is
at the present time In the hands of the
grand treasurer S8,0i0, to the credit Of the
general fund,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-09
Millionaire Letter Dead
at Bar HarbOr, Ne.
WAS WORTH S2O,OOO,OOO
Well-KnOwn Chicago Man Had Been
at Maine Resort With Family
Only 4 Week.

Bar Harbor, Ne june 9-Levi Letter Of
Chicago, the great merchant prince, died
here at 3 3o'clock this morning of heart
disease. Mrs. Letter aud two daughters
were at the bedside when the end came
The funeral will be held 10 Washington.
Mr. Letter and family had been here but
a week. The third daughter, Lady Cur
zon, is ia India. and Joseph, the only son,
is 90 his way here from the West.
Letter is reputed to have been worth
$50. 900 900.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-09
ST. IoHNsBURY DEMOCRATS.

Delegates Instructed TO support y II por-
tef for Governor
st. JohnshurY, June 9.-At the Demo-
cratic caucus here last night the following
delegates were elected to the state conven-
tion. Elisha May, ) O. Douiu. D. H.
Healy, Henry Wilson, " O. Rochleau
Charles Faucet, r. M MeSweenay and f
G. Bundy The delegates were instructed
70 work TO secure the nomination Of h II
Porter Of Wilmington for governor +. G.
Buhdy stated thai be would not be can
didate for governor as reported n several
state papers
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-09
National Lsagns standing.
TRAVIS DROPS OUT

American Golf Champion was in Poor
Form.
Sandwich, England, june d, Walter
Travis, the American champion. was To-
day forced to retire from the open golf
tournament owing to his miserable show
Ing IN the second round which was played
today He was only able to cover the
links In SS strokes, making an aggregate
score Of I'll He was therefore obliged to
retire being twenty strokes behind the
leader, Thompson.
Travis worst work was ia driving which
was very poor. Sherloc2 Of Oxford broke
the course record BY four strokes, finish.
Ing the eighteen holes in Z / strokes.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-09
Excellent Exercises Yes
terday Afternoon.
ASSEMBLY ROOM FILLED
Class Of 1904 Was Most Successful
in Entertaining Its Friends.
Graduation Tonight.

The spaulding high school assembly
room was crowded to the doors yesterday
afternoon at the annual Glass Day exar-
elses Of the graduating class and il would
not be derogatory 70 previous occasions OF
the same sort TO say that Class Day aa-
diences at this school have never been bet
ter entertained than they were By the class
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-09
MT. MANSFIELD TROUT CLUB.

Annual Meeting and Dinner In stowe Yes.
terday.
stowe, June 9The annual meeting
and dinner Of the Mt. Mansfield Trout
club was held at their preserve ia upper
Nebraska yesterday There was a large
attendance of members OF the club and
guests from about the state About 100
pounds Of trout taken Ifom the lake were
served at the dinner, making a repast fit
for king.
The business meeting was held after the
dinner and III F Brigham OF MONTPELIER
was elected president Of the club.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-09
CLEARING TALIENwAN BAY.

japanese HAZE Removed y Mines ~ Two
Days.
Toxic, June 9--The report was re-
eeived todhy from Admiral Kataoka states
that the clearing Of TalienWan Bay Of
mines planted by the Russians continues.
Eleven mechanical mines, be advises, were
discovered and exploded on Tuesday and
ten On Wednesday, While engaged IN the
work the Japanese came across the wrecks
Of two sunken vessels which were identi-
lied as the cruiser Boyarln sunk February
"a and Nonni
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-09
AN ATTEMPTED ROBBERY.

Roxbury Woman Drives Away Three
Would Be Burglars.
Montpelier, june s. An attempted rob.
berry at Roxbury last night was reported
here today. Mrs. D. L. Nicholas was
awakened about o'clock Her husband
was absent and Mrs. Lynch Of Northheld,
was staying with her Mrs Nicholas
hearing noise at the window, looked out
aud saw three men, attempting to enter.
she ordered them away but they refused
to leave. She fred thee shots from re-
golyer and the men left hastily The
neighbors were aroused but the miscreants
were not apprehended
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-09

son. Carrie A. Carleton Bemis; tele-
phone, inez Vaughan, TIA McWhorter.
soothing syrup, Lena Carpenter Frank
Cutler a rat, Christina LOWE, Mary Me
Donafd
Owing to illness Miss Pinkie Lewis was
unable 10 be present. She was 10 have
been presented a placard aud Evelyn r.
Phelps was to have been the presentst.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-09
ALDERMAN SHEA'S FUNERAL.

Long Time RurlIngton omclal Buried To-
day.
Burlington, jene 2 The funeral Of All
derman John J, Shea was held at St.
Mary's cathedral this morning attended
BY body Of mourners that filled the ca
thedralt to the very doors The tribute paid
to the deceased was a most sticking one.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-09
BARRE RAILROAD OFFICERS.

old Board Of Directors Chosen To
day.
At the annual meeting Of the stockhold-
eFs Of the Barre railroad today, the
old board Of officers was reelected as fol-
lows President, Al. ID. Morse; vice presi-
dent, " A. St0well clerk aud treasurer,
f, w stanyan.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-09
DR.. W. B. MAYO FOR GOVERNOR.
Democrats Map Nominate well Known
NaFthfeid PhysicIan.

NoFthfeld Physician.
Northfeld may have a gubernatorlal
candidate this year in the person Of DR..
w. B Mayo, who enjoys the rare dlstiuc-
tion Of being the Democratic state senator
from Washington county, says the st. Al
bans Messenger. His name has been prom
ineutly mentioned By many Of the leading
men Of bis party and If Dr, Mayo will
consent TO the use Of his name. the chances
are that be would head the Demo
cratic state ticket IN this years eompaign.
His legislative experience, having served
il both houses Of the general Assembly with
marked success, his wide acquaintance
aud popularity would make him a partie-
ularlY strong man to draw together the
ranks Of his party which we're 30 badly de-
moralized In the campaign two years ago
by the Clement movement
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-09
BACK TO The WAR

Japanese War vessels Have Been Put Is
shape.
( Rome, June 9A despatch from Toxic
this morning says Japanese cruiser, four
destroyers, two gunboats which were dam
aged during various engagements at Port
ATthar, have been repaired at Sasebo, aud
have gone to rei0ln Admial T0g0's fleet
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-09

The graduation exercises Of the high
school will be held this evening at the
opera house, and the speaker Of the even
ing will be United States Senator William
p Dillingham; The exercises promise to
be very good.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-09
WRECKED PRINTING OFFICE.

seign Of Disorder Continues ia Col.
orado.
ictor Col, June 9-The Office 81 the
Victor Record, the organ Of the Western
Federation of Miners, was wrecked by
eight unknown men last night. Armed
with shotguns, rifles, pistols and sledge-
hammers they smashed the type. setting
machines and all the equipment The
employees we're told to get out Of town.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-09
CAPITALIZED AT S55O.OOO.

caseia Company oi Bellows Falls Files Pa
pers,
Montpelier, June q The Casein com
panyof Bellows Falls filed papers OF IN
corporation today with capital stock of
$3.50, 600, divided into $500 shares.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-09
GENE SULLIVAN RETIRES.

Has Forsaken the sporting Arena For
More Peaceful Pursults.
Gene sullivan says he retires from the
sporting arena after last nights expert
ence He wishes to thank the public be-
cause they have not seolded him much,
aud he appreciates their kindly consider
tion His family win hereafter receive
his undivided devotion.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-09

Boston, June 9.-charles L. Tucker
was indicted today for the murder OF Ma
bel Page at Weston, March 81
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-09

Yesterdays National League scores
At Boston, Boston 6. Cincinnati 60
innings).
AT New York, New Z ork 3. pittsburg o
At Brooklyn, Brooklyn5 5. Chicago L
AT Philadelphia Philadelphia a St.
Louis /
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-09
- 81 All nnlnn go

That the Congregational Church at vii.
liamskown Is a non-union job and all union
men should keep away,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-09
AccEDEs 10 DEMANDS.

when Ransom Il Paid Perdicarla wiI Be
Released.
Washington, June 8. Rear Admiral
Chadwick cables the Navy department
that the Sultan Of Morocco has aoceded to
all the demands OF the brigand RailulI,
the captor of Perdicaris and Varley
This means that the two prisoners will be
released as soon as the ransom which, it
is believed, amounts to about $4,000 Is
paid
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-09
REVOLUTION IS ENDED.

All Parts Of san Domingo open to Com
meroe,
Washington, June O.. Rear Admiral
Sigsbee today notified the navy depart
ment that the San Dominican revolution
is ended. Ali the ports are nov open to
commerce
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-09
INVITATION FROM RUTLAND.
Vermont Tsachsrs' Convention stay b
Held There,

Rutland June 9.The public school
teachers Of this city voted today to extend
an invitation to the Vermont State Teach
ers Association to meet ia convention here
next October. The convention was 10
have been held at Middlebury, but the
burning Of the high school building pre-
vented
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-09
LEAGUE BASE BALL.

sicGiphIty II sew York Continues TO
Win.
Yesterdays s American League scores
AT Detroit, Detroit 3. Boston 2.
At Cleveland, New York 4. Clevelrnd 1 /.
At Chicago. Chicago 8, Philadelphia .
40 ST. Louis, St. Louis 2, Washington
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-10-19

Battenberg tea cloth-Mrs. Montgom-
cry, first; Mrs. J. f. Smith, second.
Crochet-Infants' golf cape-Mrs. c.
f. Clancy, first; Mrs. Edward WHIT
son, second.
Childs' skirt-Mrs. II. II. Wilcox, first !;
Mrs. H. II. Wilcox, second.
Afghan robe-Mrs. H. II. Wilcox, first !;
Nellie Dills, second.
Chills' sacque-NIrs. A. B. Stone, first !;
and second.
Childs' hood-NTrs. l. B. Turneff,- first /;
Mrs. John Gourley, second.
Childs' slippers-Nellie Dills, first /;
Mrs. C. b. Fulkerson, second.
Knitted shawl-Mrs. C. Z. Clancy,
first; Nellie Dils, second.
Knitted childs' leggins-Mrs. c. Z.
Clancy, first and second.
Knitted sweater-N1rs. c. B. Fulker-
son, first; May d. Ford, second.
Knitted Slippers-NIrs. C. f. Clancy
first; Mrs. n. A. Blackmore, second.
Knitted fancy mittens-Mrs. John
Gourley, first.
Knitted wooden stockings n. r.
Hodges, first; Mrs. n. A. Blackmore, sec
ond
Knitted specimen lace-Mrs. Annie NJ.
Bracket, first; Mrs. II. II. Wilcox, Sec
ond
Knitted display-Mrs. c. f. Clancy,
first; Mrs. Annie NJ. Bracket, second
Handwork, girls under 10
Buttonholes-Edith Fisher, first; Jes-
sic Hatch, second.
Specimen hemstitcning-Jessie Hatch,
first.
Handkerchief-Edn Beck, first; Flor
ence Stephenson, second.
Stocking bag-Marian Whitson, first.
Neatest hand made garment-May
English, first; Nellie Howard, second
Specimen silk mbroidery-Rosalia
Strobach, first; Emma Crawford, Sec
ond.
Needlework. women over CO.
Specimen of hemstitching-Mrs. En-
incline Gordon, first and second.
Specimen silk embroidery-Mrs. EN-
incline Gordon, first; Mrs. Willard, Sec
ond
Safa cushion, silk patchwork-Mrs.
Willard, first.
Bed Quilt, silk patchwork-Mrs. Mil
lard first; Mrs. Armstrong, second.
Ladies' shawl, knitted-Mrs. Willard,
first.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-10-19

w. L. Dovell of Walla Walla and DR..
w. II. Hare will hold three meetings in
the lower county the latter part of next
week as follows Thursday at Top
penish; Friday at the Dorothy school
house, Glade precincts; and Saturday
evening at Mabton.
J. r. Osborn and W. II. Wayment dis
ciples of the Church of Later Day Saints
more commonly known as the Mormon
church, are in the city in the interests
of that organization. They state they
have found a number of their followers
in this locality and will arrange shortly
for a series of meetings.
j. L. Lease, a prosperous and success
full rancher residing near Zillah. has
Just finished digging a crop of potatoes
with which he is we'll satisfied. They
are of the Early Rose variety, and from
one acre Mr.. Lease harvested nearly
fifteen tons of choice potatoes-an I'M
usual yield for this variety. He as
serts that Zillah is one of the banner
sections of the valley for the produc-
ton of spuds, botn quality and guam
tity being considered.
W. i. Ryan, charged with having
picked mans pocket on the ID of this
month, was given hearing before Jus
tice Taggard Saturday afternoon and
bound over to the superior court in the
sum of $1,000. He was represented by
Attorney d. L. Crowder, who made sew
eral attempts to secure the release of
his client, one of the excuses offered
being that the alleged crime was COM
mitted on the reservation. and that the
justice court had no jurisdiction. All
the objections were overruled, the pris-
oner pleaded guilty and the trial pro-
ceeded with.
J. W. Gray, a mechanical engineer and
draughtsman of Seattle and Gen. c. w.
Buel, a minerologist of reputation and
experience, were in the city Monday,
preparing to leave for the Gold Hill min
ing district. The particular property
which they will investigate thoroughly
is one that gives promise of becoming
famous. Recent assays made from
mine run samples gave result showing
gold to the extraordinary value of SS9.2S
a ton. The ore is of a class that is
readily worked, and if the reports are
confirmed by further investigation the
property viii prove fortune yielier.