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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-12-02
CAUCUS LAW FRAMED
BY THE LEGISLATURE
House Late Yesterday Afternoon Passed
the Senate Bill With Democrats
Lined Up in Solid Front
Against It's Passage

a caucus bill requiring that party pref
erences be declared when the inventories
are taken in April which passed the
Senate before the Thanksgiving recess
was passed by the House yesterday al.
ternoon after much debate, in which the
Democrats were lined up solidly against
It. Along with the Democrats a con
siderable number Of Republicans took
their stand and it required a lot Of
urging on the part Of the Republican
leaders to put the measure through,
although the final vote stood nearly two
to one--134 to 60. OF the votes in op-
position 27 were Democratic. The Dem
ocrats argued against the bill chiefly on
the ground that it made the voters de-
clare their party preference such long
time before the caucus.
The bill was slightly amended and
after the Senac has coneurred in the
amendment, the bill will 20 up to Gov.
Bell for his signature There is prob.
ably no doubt about his signing it.
The debate was conducted without ac-
rimony and although there were several
sharp thrusts all were taken in good
part. MIR. Pape Of Barre city first OPP
posed the bin on the ground of its
elaborateness. He attacked the declar-
alton feature as against the personal
liberty and rights Of the freemen Hc
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-12-02
BIIls signed By De Goyernor.

If. As. An act to legalize the quad
lrennial appraisal for the year Of 1902
and the grand lists for the years 1908
and 1904, Of the town of Hartford and
Iall taxes heretofore assessed on said
grand lists and for repayment Of
amounts oyerpaid on taxes heretofore
assessed on said grand lists.
II. 2T6 An act to Iegalize the grand
list Of the town Of Jamaica for the year
1904.
H. 292. An act amending the law reg
ulating the practice Of pharmacy
II. 317 An net in amendment of No.
30, acts Of 1902, entitled, "An act in
relation to the distribution Of the state
school tax"
H. 32s. An act 10 incorporate the
Lake Morey Telephone and Telegraph
company.
II. $50. An act to amend Section 3
OF No, 153 of the Acts Of 1902, relat-
ing to the payment Of fees for the bene.
fit OF the state and regulating the COM
pensation of county clerks.
II. 4l9. A nact to promote good NOR
ais in the management of schools.
S. 124. An act appropriating money
to pay the judgments Of the court OF
claims
S. 125. An act amending Sec 4 of
No. 90 Of the acts Of 1898, providing for
The closing of certain streams adapted
to the cultivation of fish.
S. 127 an act relating to the duties
Iof the examiners Of teachers.
s. 143. An act to amend sections 3s2
and 3s4 Of Vermont Statutes relating
to certain returns under the tax law.
s. I47. An act to incorporate the
Vest Milton Cemetery Association.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-12-02
WAS PRONOUNCED SUCCESS.
Uniyersalist Fair Closed Last Evening
in a Blaze Of Glory.

The annual fair Of the Uniyersalist
church closed last evening after three
nights Of one of the most successful
fairs that the ladies have ever held. At
eight o'clock the vestry was crowded
full of people to see the last entertain
nient, which consisted Of piano duet
by Misses Phelps and Richmond, mon
ologue, an old womans soIiloquy by
Miss Fullerton and Miss Marsh, piano
solo by Miss Halle Lane, farce, ellis
Lucky Day
This entertainment was the best Of
the fair and WIS appreciated by the
audience. The farce as presented BIZ
]. Ward Carver. as Jack Arnold; Dr
IL. M. Lynde, as CASTOR, and Mise Alice
Ayerill as Helen Bascon, was excellent
and their Interpretation Of the parta
would have done justice to professionals,
The audience was kept III continual roars
of laughter and the players received
much praise for their fine acting.
The supper last evening was largely at.
tended, as they have been each evening
Of the fair, mad the ladies' sold nearly
Everything from their booths.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-12-02
THE cRIBBAGE TOURNAMENT.
Foresters Of America Defeat clan Cor
don, S to 3.

In the eribbage contest last evening
the +. Of A. team debated the Clan Cor
dan team at five tables to three. The
result Of the contest by tables was as
follows; Flynn and Stephens, +. Of A.,
defeated Troup and Alexander, @. G.;
Glib and Smith, L. Of A., defeated Shaw
and Gordon, G. C.; Stewart and Morri
son, f. Of A., defeated Rennie and Me-
Leod, c. G. Milne and MaelSie, 7. Of Al,
defeated Milne and Booth, @. G.; Bureh
and Anderson, r Of A., defeated Smith
and Ironside, G. G.
Scott and Smart, c. c.. defeated Smith
and Clark, f. Of A.; Keith and VIII,
|C. G., defeated Scott and Patterson, T.
LOT All; Inglis and Mckay, @. G., defeated
Williams and Alexander, +. Of A.
The l. 0. @. F. and M. w. teams
play tonight The standing Of the crib
bage league
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-12-02
President roosevelt 9 Klng Edward.

Birmingham, Eng, Dec. 2--The post
hears that American Ambassador Choate
has handed to King Edward, most cor
dial letter Of thanks from President
Roosevelt for the kings congratulations
on the presidents election. According
70 the Post" Mr.. Roosevelt stated in
his letter that he hopes bis new term 81
office, So auspiciously begun by the COM
mencement Of negotiations for an Anglo
Americantreaty, will witness the bring
ing together of the two countries in an
even closer nnion Of friendship,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-12-02
WORLDS FATR IS CLOSED.
Lights Went Out for All Time Last
Night.

st. Louis, Dec. 1.-The Louisiana Pnr-
chase exposition, commemorating the
Tooth anniversary of the purchase oi
the Louisiana territory has ended. The
dnration Of the exposition has been sev-
en- months, during which time nothing
has occurred to have dampening effect
on the interest or to detract from the
affair in any way.
St. Louis has profIered her most gra-
cious hospitality to the world and it has
been accepted. The opinion ever has
been expressed that the exposition has
been a success.
The man probably most prominently
known in connection with the Worlds
Fair is the president, David r. Francis,
and it was deemed fitting that the final
day should be designated as francis
day in bis honor.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-12-02
CHILDREN ARRESTED.
Three Girls and One Boy Charged With
Stealing Coal and Wood.

Rutland, Dec. 2.--Four Italian chill.
dren, three grils and one boy, were ar
rested early this morning for stealing
coal and wood from the Rutland Rail.
road yards. Their ages range from II
to 16 years. It Is believed the stealing
is systematic and the police win endeav.
or to find out who Is employing the
children TO steal. A serious leak has
existed for some time, entailing consid-
cradle loss TO the railroad
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-12-02
CROSSED THE TArTSE.
cossaeks Destroy Telegraph Apparatus
And Burn Stores.

St Ptersburg, Dec. 2. General Kuro-
patlNin reports that cossacks pursued
the retiring Japanese across the Taitse
river, destroying telegraph apparatus
which they had installed. The Russians
also burned all the stores that had been
collected, and set fire To two villages.
The cossaeks had two men wounded
while the Japanese had about so killed
and q small number wounded The Rus
SLAMS took seven prisoners.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-12-02
UNREST IN GUATEMALA.
Political Revolution Likely to Occur at
Any Time.

New York, Dec. 2-Advices received
today BY Guatemalans here, indicate
great political unrest in Guatemala;
which many believe win result in rcyo-
luton. Constant rlmnors are in circu-
lation, Of political intrigues, deporta-
ton of politicians to Mexico and other
countries. Only recently, printed dodg.
ers we're scattered broadcast through
the streets, calling on all true lovers Of
their country and liberty to prepare
themselves for a new order Of things
under former president Manuel Iiaandro
Barillas, who was succeeded in 1902
BY Reyna Carlos It Is expected that
the movement to overthrow the pres
ent government will come carly next
Year.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-12-02
A LASTING PEAcE7
Report That Russia Would Like Event.
ually to Make Japan an Ally.

London, Dec. 2.-The Daily Tele.
graphs correspondent at st. Petersburg
claims to have unimpeachable evidence
that Russia Is reckoning on the necessity
OF making lasting peace with Japan
by means of an offensive and defensive
alliance, which is recognized as an in
dispensible condition for the success Of
Russia's eastern policy.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-12-02
/. AUNT SUSAN JONES. :
Win Visit St Monica's Fair This Even
ing Pair Crowded Last Evening.

There was hardly standing room IN
the Pavilion last evening 50 great was
the crowd Of people anxious to see and
hear the gentleman minstrels. The jokes
this time were mostly on the ladies', in
retaliation for the hits on the men Tues
day night
The solos which took the best were
Goodbye, Little Girl, Goodbye, BY James
Bennett and The Treasures OF the Sea,
BY William Robertson.
The attraction tonight is "Aunt Susan
Iones,p splendid comedy, sure to
please everybody. Aunt Susan Jones,
Miss Nellie Foley, Mrs. Harlow, Miss A.
Harrington, Araballa--her daughter, Miss
+. McTurk, Esther, Miss Ida Piche,
Count Estade, o. N. Boyea
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-12-02
49, u Iail for Rane.

Montpelier, Dec. 1.--Myron Ainsworth
was taken to the house Of correction at
Rutland today by Sheriff G. B. Evans.
to serve q sentence OF not less than two
not more than three years. Ainsworth
was convicted OF rape on Gladys Barrett
Of Woodbury. early III the present sitting
Of county court.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-12-02
FIVE YEARS MARRIED..
MI and Mrs Harry Blanchard Of So
Barre Pleasantly Surprised.

Barre fleaSahtty surprised.
Mr.. and Mrs Harry blanchard Of
South Barre were given a pleasant sur
prise on Tuesday evening, the occasion
being the fifth anniversary Of their mar.
riage. IN the carly part OF the evening
Mr.. and Mrs Blanchard were visited BY
Il delegation Of friends who reminded
them OF the occasion and invited them
TO accompany them to Unity hall where
arrangements had been made for their
entertainment. Here gathering Of
about eighty neighbors and friends
greeted them and pleasant evening was
passed ia dancing. Refreshments were
served BY the ladies' in charge Of the
affair and the company dispersed at mid.
night, leaving many handsome remem.
brances, among them being willow
rocker from Mr. Blanchard's shop mates.
AIr. and Mrs. blanchard wish 10 extend
their hearty thanks and appreciation to
all who in any way helped to make their
anniversary one long to be remembered.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-12-02
Port Arthur Town and Docks
Abandoned
BY THEIR DEFENDERS.
We're at the Mercy Of the japanese
Cannonade General Kuro-
patkin on the Often
sve

London, Dee. IA Rome despatch to
the Japanese legation today states that
only the internal forts at Port Arthur
are now holding out against the Japan
ese- The town and docks, the despatch
es add, have been abandoned BY the Rus
slams as they are at the mercy Of the
Japanese cannonade.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-12-02
CAUGHT IN MACHINERY.
Fred Pratt Of Rouses Point injured Yes
terday Morning.

Rouses Point, n. Y, Dec. Fired
Pratt, employed in Millard's lumber
mill, residing on Maple street, was in
jured this morning while fixing belt,
the machinery having started before he
had finished. One arm was broken and
badly torn and it is thought two or three
ribs were broken.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-12-02
GAS MACHINE
EXPLODED
Husband and Wife Killed
in Wreck
AND HOUSE DEMOLISHED
The Ruins Took Fire and Burned
Accident Occurred IN Town
Of Mexico in
Maine.

Rumford Falls, Me-, Dec. IA gas
machine in the cellar OF the building oc,
eupied by Matthias Haines in Mexico,
exploded this morning and both Mr.. and
Mrs. Haines were killed. The building
was demolished and the ruins burned
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-12-02
MRS. GILBERT DEAD.
Well Known Actress Died While Still
, Following Her Profession.

Chicago, Dec. % Mrs. G. H. Gilbert,
the veteran actress, died at the Sher.
man House this morning, following an
attack of paralysis. Mrs. Gilbert was
making her farewell tour, intending
shortly to retire from the stage. She
was 70 have played her final part in
Granny at Powers Theatre Saturday
night
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-12-02
President caven Dead.

Toronto, Ont, Dec. William Caven,
principle Of Knox College, foremost Of
Canadian Presbyterians and one Of Can
ada's leading public men died suddenly
today of pneumonia
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-12-02
Col. /. NJ. scorel DEAD

Camden, N. j., Dec 2--Colonel James
M. Scoyel a former president Of the
New Jersey state senate, was found dead
in bed at his hotel at Cape May this
morning.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-12-02
II OFFICERS KILLED.

japanese Lost Heavily in Taking the
Fortress.
Toxic, Dec. Ait Is announced today
that in lighting for the possession Of
20s Meter Hill, the Japanese losses were
II officers killed, including major, and
sixty-four wonded, including General
Thuchys and Major General Makarard.
The despatch just received states that
the Russians are making persistent at
tempts to retake The hill
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-12-02
10 TAKE OFFENSIVE.
Kuropatkin's Army to Attack Along En-.
tire Front.

Rome, Dec. pa afukden despatch
says that General Kuropatkin yesterday
convoked the generals Of his staff to 4
council Of war, TO consider the military
situation. 1t was assdecided that the Rus.
sian troops should take the offensive
along the entire front.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-12-02
Cabinet Resigns.

Belgrade, Servia, Dec. 2.-The mem.
bebrs of the cabinet have handed IN
their designations, to take effect tcday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-12-02
TRIED 10 RETAKE HILL.
Russians Storm a2Os Meter Hnl,a But
Are Repulsed

Toxic, Dec. ait is reported that The
Russians attempted to retake -203 Me-
ter Hill, but were repulsed with heavy
loss. 1t il also reported that General
Stcessel is fortifying the heights lie.
tween Iiaotishan and Nantushan. in-
ereasing the belief that the last stand
for tile Russians viii BE made there.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-12-02

Continued on fourth page.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-12-02
AppoIntment Turned Don.

Gov. Bell this afternon sent to the
Senate an appointment TO fiji the office
Of inspector Of finance, but the appoint
ment has not ben confirmed. Neither
the governor nor any member Of the
Senate would say word when ques.
tioned a. to the matter.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-12-02
Governor Signs Bill.

The governor this afternoon signed the
bin relating 70 the appointment Of an
inspector Of finance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-21
TO GO AFTER HALLS NEXT.
MAYORS Committee To Be q Com
mission of Public Safety.

The rapid progress of the fire which damaged
the pier of the Italian line OF steamships at
Thirty-fourth-st and the North River on Tues
sioner Hayes to the peril which threatens other
piers in the city. Just now, a member of the
Mayors committee which is making recon-
mendations for changes at the theatres of the
city, Mr. Hayes is daily engaged in examining
reports and comforting With other members OF
the committee regarding safety recommended
TONS AS soon as all the theatres have been at
tended to, Mr.. Hayes and other members of the
committee will take UP other places at which
the public needs protection against fire panics.
In time the committee will make examinations
and try to suggest some means OF protecting the
oity's piers against danger from fire. The next
places to be investigated. however. will be the
numerous halls in the city at which social en-
tertainments, dances and meetings OF various
kinds are held irregularly. The armories Will
be included in the list OF such places. and the
attention OF the committee has already been
called to the condition OF the Goth Regiment
Armory, near Cooper Union. The churches OF
the city, and all the schools are TO be examined
IN time and many recommendations Will be
made in the line Of those affecting some OF the
theatres.
The intention is to make the Mayors commit
tee commission OF public safety. for which
legislation has been suggested. Mayor McClel-
Ian has expressed the view that a committee
composed OF representatives of the Health Board,
the Fire Department and the Department of
Buildings would be a proper commission of pub
lie safety and that legislation for the operation
ing the powers which the three departments can
exercise now when they work In harmony.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-21
FIRE DRIVES OUT ACTORS.
III La1ck Parsues the Profession in
CHICAGO.

Chicago, Jan. 7o.-The III fortune OF Chicago tho
atricaI people in the last few weeks again IN
evidence at q IRE IN the Grand Palace Hotel. Indi
ana and Clark SITS. early to-day. when nearly two
hundred members OF theatrical troupes were driven
into the streets by the flames 1t was with diffl-
Guilty that panic was averted and the frightened
men and women got out in safety.
Ths fire originated on the second floor. supposed
ly from crossed electrical wires. and carried
quickly up the elevator shaft to the floor. Jo-
seph Northrop. guest. saw the smoke in the
shaft and ran down the back stairs to tell the
night clerk The clerk Immediately started awak-
enins the guests. whils Northrop tho elevator
through the smoke and flames and helped arouse
the guests the top floor.
The halls soon filed with excited men and
women. whom the cooler guests were compelled 70
force back from the windows and fire escapes
toward which rush being made. A number
of women were preparing to jump from the win
dows when policemen arrived and haped In the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-21
EXILE FEATHER BUSTERS
Part of Health Boards Campaigca
against Pneumonia.

After its meeting last night. the Advisory Board
to the Health Department issued q statement TIM,
pneumonia was in part infectious, the GREATEST
care should be exercised regarding splitting and
the disturbing Of dust Commissioner Darlington
has in view a close enforcement OF the ordinances
against splitting on the sidewalks in cars and
buildings. There many other reforms too to
which he hopes to educate the public.
The report on pneumonia. by the special COM
rnittee appointed last week. is appended IN part:
II has now been fully established that certain
proportion OF cases OF pneumonia are communica-
prevented. The various forms of acute pneumonia
which are now prevalent both In adults and in
children are melted by bacteria. Exposure to cold
hoi etc predispose the Individual to pneumonia
but are not It's direct cause
The bacteria (germs( which are the immediate
exctants OF pneumonia are usually conveyed in
the dust OF air contaminated by 6putum, nasal or
other discharges not always Of those who are III.
which drying is widely disseminated. It Is
OF the Health Department for tho suppression OF the
filthy and dangerous practice OF splitting on floors
pavements or other unsuitable places should be
81 is furthermore most important that in the
cleaning OF private houses and ali PUBIC convey
ances and places OF assembly. the methods adopted
Should be such will remove; not simply stir
up the dust Dust. when contaminated, may incite
IN susceptible persons some form OF acute pneu-
rnona as well tuberculosis. ana the more coHi-
mon colds and catarrhs. -, -.
Feather busters should be abandoned and moist
cloths used for busting whenever pracuoa t3,
heating dust may completely settle before It's re,
movai by moist cloths in the morning II snouIn
be remembered that dust settles on noors as wen
ps rsed over floors, when these are uncarpeteo. as
part Of the morning dustins.
The number of cases OF pneumonia decreased
somewhat last week-from 2Ss TO 225.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-21
IROQUOIS FIRE MEMORIAL.
Site of the Theatre Will Be Offered-Wil
Cost S5OO,oOO to Open Playhousea

Chicago. JAN a.-Arthur E Hull. leader Of the
IroQueis Memorial Association. announces that he
VIII offer the site Of the Iroouois Theatre. which
to build q memorial to the victims of the fire Mr.
Hull refuses to say who authorizes him to make
the Offer further than that 1t IL Of the fore
surgeons Of the city The heirs to the estate
OF which the site is part have agreed TO convey
It. with all ieaseholds. to the association Mr. Hull
says He adds that committee will soon call on
Mayor Harrison to lay before him tho associations
protest against turning the theatre building
to it's owners.
Eight more churches and several additional halls
were closed to-day by order of the city Building
Department Nearly two months work and 100000
expenditure for repairs VIII be required before the
theatres can open under the new ordinance theatre
managers estimate Few theatres viii be able to
use more than two floors for many months, and
many. even OF the best may abandon the gallery
permanently The price OF tickets il almost certain
TO be increased 1t is said 81 and 81 so as a
standard price for seats Is likely to ba advocated
will make corresponding incrsasaA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-21
wATTERsoN WOULD RETURN TO 1899.
He Earnestly Advocates Progress for the
Democratic Party
fnY rrLEGnApu no TUn rRInuNE.l

Louisville, Jan. 20-W. J. Bryan's defiance
Of the effort to reunite the Democratic party will
call forth from Colonel Watterson in to-morrow's
"Courler-Journal' a column moro sheer
Political Insanity" in which he will
In a free country. in a country ruled. supposed
to be ruled by public opinion, parties being merely
the expressions OF the popular will. must needs on
occasion revise their lines All parties have done
this. The Democratic party, in particular has
often dono it What for example, would have
been thought OF the Democratic platform Of 1868
repeating the Democratic platform Of 1854 which
declared the "a failure? What would have
been thought of the platform of 1876 that of 1880
repeating the greenback declarations of tho plat
form of 1865?
In like manner after two successive overwhelm-
ing defeats the second greater than the first.
what must be the effect OF the platform makers OF
1904 taking their inspiration and their rather
from the platforms of 1895 and 1900 than those let
us say Of 1882 and 1854 which decisive victories
won?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-21

work OF rescue. The women led TO a
stairway down which they escaped through the
smoke, which was pouring upward from the lower
floors. One woman was taken down fire escape
Few of the guests had time 70 dress. but num-
Der of the thought Of their theatrical ward
and stood shivering in the lower halls OF
building holding gaudy decorations OF gauze and
guests were taken from the building The damage
was about Sc 900.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-21
FOR NEW POSTOFFICES HERE.
Representative Rider Introduces Bills APP
propriating 100000.

Washington. jan D--Representatiye Rider. OF
N-~y-York to-day introduced bill. apropriating
g. COO for the purchase OF the site offered by the
Pennsylvania Railroad In Eighth-ave. between
Thirty-hrst and Thirty-third SITS. New-York City.
for a postorice. The cost OF the building to be
erected Is fixed at s.. O000o.
he introduced bill appropriating EOOocO
for the purchase OF a site for a branch postoihce
offered by the New-YOrk Central Railroad Com
pany at It's new terminal The cost or this build
Ing Is limited 100000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-21
TIME FOR CUBAN TREATY EXTENDED

Washington, JAN aD.-secretary Hay and Senior
Ouesada the Cuban Minister. to-day signed a
protocol extending for six months the period allowed
for the exchange OF Publications OF the Cuban
general treaty, embodying the Platt ameadingnt
Ihe period would have expired tomorrow me