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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-10
CONDITION OF BEsIEGED.
Terrible Stories Are Coming from Port
Arthur.

London, Nov 10. Special dispatches
from Port Arthur and Che Foo, which
are printed IN this mornings newspap-
ers, add little 10 the recent news of the
beseiging operations at Port Arthur, but
give descriptions OF the terrible condi-
ton Of the beseiged.
The Daily Mails correspondent before
Port Arthur describes the Russian killed
and those taken prisoners and greatly
emaeiated and asserts that the men sub
sist entirely on a daily ration Of less
than two pounds OF black bread
The Daily Telegraph's correspondent
ut Che Foo declares that the task 81
burying the bodies Of the slain at Port
Arthur x uow beyond control and that
the corpses are simply pitched into The
new dock excavations near Golden Hill
and where there Is only q few feet Of
water. The condition az the helpless
women Il hcartrending. Several groups
Of them going to market have beer
blown to pieces. The street scenes there
are said TO be siekening.
Bennett Burleigh also sends TO the
Daily Telegraph 4 narrowing picture oi
the condition of the wounded III Port
Arthur, Of whom vast numbers are lying
unattended within the inner forts. IN the
name OF common humanity, lie thinks
some effort should be made N behalf oi
the helpless sufferers and he suggests
that as soon as possible they should he
taken upon neutral ships flying the Red
Cross and transferred TO hospitals Al
Che Foo and Shanghai.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-10
LEGISLATIVE NOTES.

The House was cruel to widows and
unmarried women yesterday when it
killed the bill exempting certain proper
ty belonging to them.
When the bin providing for The plu-
rality election Of representatives on the
first ballot came up for passage in the
House yesterday afternoon, there was
less than a quorum II members present
On the viva vocc vote there were about
as many noes as yeas said the
Speaker, Rise and be counted" The
House the fragmentary part OF itrose
ana was counted. Clerk Cheney and
Assistant Clerk Hamilton looked at each
other and then looked at the Speaker
"Rise and be counted was the second
order. The members stood. Again there
was no quorum The House was forced
to adjourn.
The Senate OF 1898 will hold re-
union next week Wednesday.
President Stearns Of the Senate was
out of the chair today, being in Rochest-
er to attend the funeral of DIR. Hunting
ton, a former member of the legisla
ture.
The new Judge advocate general, Ma
than G. Williams of Bellows Falls, was
about the state House today.
The Senate has been Unanimous
several times when members wished 10
introduce bills. Two put in today were
to prevent the sale Of firearms to minors.
less han Is years old and providing for
the use Of public telephone systems by
private telephone companies under cen
tain conditions.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-10
ROBERTSON MILNE
Popular Barre Young People Married
Last Evening.

A very pretty wedding. occurred at
the home Of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs Alexander Milne, Nichol street, last
eYenig when their daughter, Mary, and
James Robertson were united in mar
riage. The Rev MIR. Poole ofIiciated in
the absence OF the Rev. 4. II. Mitchell
The bride and groom stood beneath
an arch Of eYefgreens and carnations.
The bride was beautifully attired in a
gown of white silk and carried brides
roses. She was attended by her sister,
Miss Ruth Milne who was prettily dres-
sed IN white French muslin and carried
pink carnations. The groom was at
tended by James Simpson. The wedding
march was played by Miss Mary Coutts.
Following the ceremony and after con-
Igratulations had been extended to the
bride and groom light refreshments were
served.
The bride is the daughter OF Alexand.
er Milne OF the firm of Iittleiohu g.
Milne. The groom is popular Young
man who has been in the employ oil
j. r. CorsSie q Son since he came to
this city They were the recipients Of
many beautiful gifts and have hosts of
friends who wish them happines. and
10Y Mr. and Mrs. Robertson sail Nov.
12 from Boston for 4 few months we'd
ding trip ia Scotland
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-10
ODD LADIES OPEN
THEIR ANNUAL FAIR
Very Attractive Booths Have Trans
formed Niles Hall Into Place
Of Beauty, Fair Closes
Tonight

The odd Ladies opened their two
nights fair IN Miles hall last evening.
The otherwise gloomy hall has been
transformed into a most attractive and
enjoyable place by the keen inginulty
Iof the Odd Ladies who have been untir-
ing in their efforts to make the.r first
annual fair q success. The seven
booths in the hall are unusually good.
The decorations and style Of the booths
arc the most elaborate Of any that have
been seen here for a long while.
On the wall back of the stage is 4
very handsome white banner on which
are the following letters, i. Q. Q. J..
M I.n and tho three links in red col
lora. The Odd Ladies' are TO be con-
graduated on tho excellent arrange
menis which they have made and they
deserve most liberal patronage from
the people as their booths are not only
unusual for their beauty but for the
many useful things which they contain
for sale at reasonable prices.
There was good sized attendance
last evening and the ladies wish toan-
nounee that the fair viii open tomorrow
afternoon as we'll as tire evening
| A very enjoyable entertainment was
gisen last evening by the young people
and Tor tonight an especially interest
ling programme has been arranged as
| follows Vocal solo, Mrs. Richard
BfadIyi reading, Dr Lynae; solo, Rob
e4 Duff, solo, Mrs, Berger0n:s reading
I Miss Hattie Peer; solo, Dr. Joe W.
jackson; solo, Miss Annie Inglis.
/ The booths and the ladies who taye
charge Of them are as follows:
Fancy booth, Mrs, Harry Gamble and
AIRS. John Murray
Apron booth. Mrs. Hhbert Spencer,
Airs. Clifford Cote and Mrs. Alex Stew
ard.
Candy booth. Mrs Mamie Reaside,
Miss ida Gluness and Mrs. John Mar
Fion.
Rumnage booth, Mrs. John Anderson
and Mrs. James i Reid
Refreshment booth, Mrs. Frank
Alearns, Mrs. Z. Thayer, Mrs. John Mar
tinson, Miss Christina Mckenzie, Mrs.
Iansier and Mrs. John Morris.
Plant stand, Mrs John Connick, veg.
etahlc booth Mrs. George Lake and
Mrs. Bainbridee
Flower girls, Miss Linda Veal and
Miss Mary Nearns.
The committee of Odd Ladies' who
/ have the fair in charge Is as follows .
Chairman, Mrs. Edwin Veal, Miss Ma
mic Reaside. Mrs Frank Mearns, Mrs.
Harry Gamble, Mrs. John Morrison
Mrs. Clifford Cote, Mrs. Herbert spen-
Ger ana Mrs. John Anderson,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-10
IS UNCONSTITUTIONAL
Supreme Court Does Not Sustain Act
Regulating Sale Of Drugs.

Montpelier, Noy. .. An opinion was
handed down today by Judge Munson
in the Rutland county ease OF State IS,
Abram II. Abraham. The respondent
Vas convicted III Rntlahd county court
II selling drugs without il hcense. The
case came to supreme court on demur.
rer, which was argued at the last Jann'
ary term. The demurrer raises the
question whether section 1862, VI s.
~ amended by No. 122 of the Acts 81
1892, IL constitutional The claim il
made in the demurrer that this section
is unconstitutional because 1t discrimin'
ates in allowing dealers in general mer-
chandise and widows and administrg.
tors Of deceased druggists to sell drugs
chemicals OF poisons without q license
In the opinion handed down this morn.
inc the court sustains this demurrer ane
the following entry was ordered: Judg'
ment reversed, demurrer sustained, IN
formation adjudged insufficient and re-
spondent discharged.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-10
Providing for Weekly Pay
ment OF Wages.
VOTE WAS UNANIMOUS
Plurality Election on Fourth Ballot
Passes the House Senate
Passes a Caucus
p,t

Montpelier, Nov TO-. Legislation to
control the conduct of the caucus re-
ceived big impetus this forneoon when
the Senate passed an amended bill, the
lmain provisions Of which are:
Campaign committee Of every party
shall be fled on or before April i with
the town or city clerk.
Voting shall be by ballot and check
| list If there is a request therefor made
BY s per cent Of the vote for governor
cast &c the last preceding election.
| All male citizens required to make
out an inventory, each spring snust sign
a blank certifying what party he in
tends to vote with at the coming elec-
1 tion III for any reason 4 man N not
required To make out All inventory but
is qualified to vote in freemens meeting
the listers shall furnish him a blank.
The latter must deliver the certificate
70 the listers on On before May u.s.
Persons failing To return certificate
shah not be eligible
A check list shall be made on or before
May 25 il request is made by s per
cent. OF the voters. Such check list
shall be revised on Of before May 27.
Ballot clerks shall be appointed BY par
lty committees.
No person shall vote OF attempt to
vote except in the party with whom he
| is affiliated
No person shall use Or offer money
Tor other valuable thing to influence
voters
Penalty for violation win not exceed
800.
House Passes Weekly Payment.
The House passed the weekly payment
ihill this forenoon without q single voice
in opposition.
House Passes Plurality Bill.
After several delays and one dismissal
the bill providing for the election 81
Representatives by plurality ON The
Fourth ballot was passed by the House
this forenoon, the vote being I13 III
flavor and 67 opposed. Mr. HiIliard OF
lCabot attempted to amend by making
plurality elect on the third ballot but
be was voted down viva voce vote Tho
The was voted down viva yoce vote. The
Senate because that body has already
passed a bin providing for straight plu-
irality election. It probably win mean
/ tive elections.
l Other bills passed BY the House we're
these The bill amending the charter
of Goddard seminary in Barre; relating
to subscription OF newspapers publish
lers To recover for papers sent after sub
scription has EXPIRED.
Among the bills killed was House lis
imposing a tax upon trading stamp
companies, etc, equivalent to 8 per cent
of the gross receipts; making city court
Judges furnish bond Of $4,000,
| The Senate this afternoo ordered the
Morrill, Hall bill % a third reading, with
only two votes against, Senator's Dick
ey and IIolbrook voting against
Bins Signed By the Governor Today.
H ST. An net to incorporate the
MeehaniesyilIe Cemetery Association
#. ST. An act to incorporate the Corn
lwall Telephone and Telegraph Company,
III 100. An aet to incorporate the
Enosburg Falls Nain Street Cemetery
I Association
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-10
ALIEN cALEF.
City Engineer Welded in Providence,
r. L. Last Evening.

Providence, r. r, Nov TO- Charles
r. Allen, Jr., city engineer OF Barre, VT,
and Mabel Stanley daughter of Mrs.
George G. Calef Of this city, were quiet
Nv married last evening at $3.50 at the
home 81 the brides mother, 40 Dexter
street, only the immediate relatives and
friends being in attendance. The cere-
mong was performed by the Rev. DIR.
cushman. pasto- Of The First Univer-
.salist church OF this city. Miss
Helen Calef, 4 sister of the bride, was
bridesmaid and Dr r. Browning Wilson
of Holbrook, Mass, was best man.
Among those in attendance from out
side the city were Mr.. and Mrs. G. 4.
Allen of Barre, VT, parents Of the BRIDE
groom, and Ira G. Calef IF Washington,
VI, uncle of the bride.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen left Immediately
after the ceremony on a wedding tour
which is 10 include ST. Louis, Chicago
and Niagara.
They will reside III Barre, Yt., and
will be "at home in that city after
January l.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-10
Attenpted q Fool With Returns.

Cripple Creek, Col, Nov 9.--sheriif
Edward Bell frustrated an attempted
deportation of Frank p. Mannix, county
clerk and recorder, Il Democrat, today,
Mannix had been marched out Of town
by three men when the party were over
taken by the sheriff aud a posse. Man
nix was released, and William Caruth-
ers, Carl Evans and II. e. Cornelison
were arrested on charge Of kidnapping.
They furnished bonds. Their friends
say that the affair was a Joke, but the
Democrats allege that plot had been
batched to get Nlannix out Of the way
and tamper with the ballots IN his GUS
tody
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-10
PERRy-KEITH

Popular Young People Married Last Eve
ming at Brides home on Fairview st.
At $50 last evening at the home of
Almon Keith on Fairyiew street, oc-
cured the marriage Of Mr. Keith's
daughter, Miss Idilias, to Clyde w.
Perry. Tie Rev. w. A. Kenzie per
formed the ceremony, and Sadie Keith
Bateheldcr, sister OF the bride, was
bridesmaid, while Daniel A. Perry a
brother of the groom, was best man,
About rs friends and relatives of the
contracting parties were present, Mn.
and Mrs. Perry were the recipients Of
many beautiful gifts.
The happy couple left on the midnight
train Tor a short honeymoon, not giving
their destination Mr. Perry Is d mem-
ber Of the D. A. Perry Real Estate
Agency firm, and is we'll known in this
city. Mrs. Perry formerly was employ
ed in the millinery department of the
Combination Cash store.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-10
PLURALITY Will REACH 100000
Roosevelt's Victory the Greatest in the
History Of the United States.

New York, Nov. 81 With the election
returns still incomplete, the plurality Of
President Roosevelt in the nation, ac-
e0rding 70 all Indications, tonight viii
exceed 100000, the greatest plurality
ever given an American candidate. The
nearest approach To this vote was in
1896, when Mckinley received d plural
ity approximately $4,000, and in 1872,
when Grant received T02 ,991.
The solid South" was broken By the
probable detection Of Missouri-thi sec.
tiou Of the country usually having thir-
teen states III the Democratic column
The figures tonight show but twelve
states, with 1873 votes for Judge Parker.
President Roosevelt carried ali the
Northern states swept them in fact
and tonight he has $40 electoral votes.
The banner state II Pennsylvania
Twenty -four hours after the pools closed
the returns from this state indicated
that Roosevelt's plurality would reach
100000 Next came New York state,
where the President polled 10000 votes
more than did Judge Parker. The New
York city returns are still incomplete,
but the amazement over The result has
not subsidized Judge Parker carried
Greater New York By only 900 votes.
nj Nebraska, the definite announce
ment that the Legislature II Republi-
can disposes Of the stories that William
j. Bryan had aspirations for q United
State Senatorship. In this state, too,
the Goyernorship Is in doubt, and It viii
require official returns to determine who
il elected. Both sides claim victory
The situation i'll Colorado presented
an interesting phase tonight. Roosevelt
has carried the state by probably ~,
600, but the goycrnorship Is still in
doubt. both sides claiming 4 victory
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-10
BURGLARS GET 5000.
Explode Seven Charges Of Dynamite il
Safe-MoneY Blown to Pieces.

Rochester. n. ", Nov. f0.-Safe blow.
ers entered the Churchville Bank, eleven
miles from here, early this morning, and
exploded seven charges of dynamite
against the safe.
The burglars secured $4,000, and a
large amount Of money was hiown to
pieces by the explosion which shattered
the windows IN the bank and adjoining
buildings.
one man kept guard in front of she
building, and with a revolver held back
the village hotel keeper who was aroused
by the noise.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-10
THE NEXT HOUSE.
Republicans Win Have 244 and Demo
Gratis 142 Members.

Washington, d. c., Nov. 10. The next
house viii have 244 Republican members
and li2 Democratic. The Republicans
gained seats as follows; Delaware, / \
Illinois, Indiana, 2; iowa, 1 7; Massa-
chusetts, ] Michigan, ! Minnesota, II
Missouri, Nebraska, / Nevada, i;
New Jersey, ? New York, 6 Ohio, 8;
pennsylyania. 3.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-10
storm Continues.

London, Eng, Nov. 1O.-The storm
continues in all its strength along the
coasts Of England and the mainland Of
Europe.
The whole coast of southern Portugal
has been inundated and many buildings
damaged. This storm has wrought more
havoc than any like disturbance since
1913.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-10
General StOeSSel Wants CeS.
SatiOn of Attack.
PURPOSE IS NOT STATED
Condition Of the Beseiged at Port Ar,
thur Is Terrible--Burial Of
Dead Is Beyond
Control.

Toxic. Nov lo-It Is reported that
Gen. Stoessel has asked for armistice at
Port Arthur. The purpose q his re-
qnest is not stated
The japanese are said to have been
infamed by the Russian abuse Of Jap
ahese wounded
Chefoo, NOV. 10 lt is reported that
The recent assaults by the Japanese On
Fort Etschan were all Tepulsed
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-10
Even Missouri is in the
Roosevelt Column.
FOLK, DEM, IS ELECTED.
Rooseveltis Plurality Will Reach 1,5oo,-
ooO-Has S43 Electoral Votes
Greatest in
History

st. Louis, Nov. 10. Calculations on
percentage Of Democratic loss indicate
a plurality of 1000 for Roosevelt in
this state. Folk was elected governor
BY over 10000 The legislature win be
Republican. On joint ballot the CON
gressional delegation will be equally di-
rided between the two parties.
Kansas City, Mo-, Nov. 1O-The re-
turns from 80 Of the If6 counties OF the
state give Roosevelt a plurality Of over
10000 Folk, DEM for governor, 35,
900.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-10
FISH AND GAME IEAGUEl
ofhcers Elected at Annual Meeting in
Montpelier.

Montpelier. Nov gI'he annual meet
ing Of the Fish and Game league was
held tonight at the Pavilion with Presi-
dent f. Z. Fish presiding. The treas
Imcr's report showed the assets Of the
league to be Ss2s.3i. Twenty-Five new
members were admitted and nine resig.
nations were received Officers were
elected as follows: President, T. i.
Fish of Vergennes; secretary, Il. G.
Thomas Of Stowe; treasurer, G. + Lowe
Of Montpelier; yiee-presidents, 7. w.
I'itcomb of Washington, j. s. Flint of
Burlington. G. q Warren Of Waterbury,
+. r. Greene Of st. Albans, J. G. Brown
Of Montpelier, G. N. Graves Of Ben
nington ] F Hooker Of Brattleboro.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-10
MORTGAGES ~ POSSESSION.
viii Conduct Telegram Until Sale Car
be Made.

The holders Of the mortgage against
the Evening Telegram plant and good
will f. a. Bugbee, f. L. Page and Clyde
Perry, have taken possession Of tile
plant and subscription list and viii con
tinue To publish the paper until some
disposition ean be made Of the property.
II not disposed 81 before, the plant will
be sold at mortgages sale on Dcceni
bel 10.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-10
DOUBLE WEDDING.
Misses Berniee and claribel Hunt Of
Montpelier Were the Brides

Montpelier, Nov. TO- IA double we'd
ding was solemnized yesterday after
noon at 4 o'clock at the home Of Mrs.
G. n. Hunt on Park Ave, when her two
daughters, Miss Bernice and Miss Clar.
iheI, were united in marriage to Benja.
min Gates Of this city and Charles Rod
gers OF Aliddlebury, respectively, by
Rev. w. y. Dukeshire, pastor Of "Irins
ity chnrch
The wedding was very quiet one,
only the immediate friends and rela-
tives being present. The two brides and
groonis were unattended
The brides are well known in society
here, and MIR. Gates is popular lawyer.
Mr.. Rodgers is a member Of the firm
Of Wells & Rodgers, lumber dealers, 10
Aiiddlebnry
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-10
posToFFIcE BURGLARIzED
Stamps and 5000 in Money Taken at
Pittsheld, Mass.

Pittsfeld, Mass, Nov. To- -Rurglars
this morning entered the post Office in
Lanoxdale and blew open the safe, Sc.
curing in money and stamps 5000 The
Lenoxdale station of the New York, New
Haven and Hartford railroad was also
entered and their stock Of mileage books
stolen
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-10
A PERMANENT FACTORY
Canning Establishment May Be Located
at Swanton.

Swanton. Nov 9.-John petre, Of
Montreal, is in town interviewing the
farmers in reference to raising corn next
season, II enough corn can be raised
in this section, his employer, ]. w.
Windsor Of Montreal will open q per
manent canning establishment here.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-10
DEE coLoRADo SITUATION
Reason to Believe That Adams is Elect
ed Governor

Denver, Colorado, Nov 10. The situ-
alton III Colorado is still tangled, but
there is reason to believe Adams, Dem
ocrat, is elected governorby 1000 plu-
rality. Only sixty per cent of the vote
has been counted. Roosevelt carried the
state by 10000.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-10
Deputy syvetOn Arrested.

Paris, Nov. 10.Deputy Syveton, who
last week assaulted Minister Of War
Andre during discussion in the Cham
ber Of Deputies was arrested this morn
ing, when about to begin duel with
Capt. DeGail Of the French Army
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-10
TRAINS coLLIpED.
Slight Misbap On Local Branch Of c.. Y
Yesterday

1he noon train over the q ". yester
day collided with freight which was
shifting cars at Sweeney Bros. shed IN
Montpelier.
The passenger train was Jagged bat
not soon enough, 80 that ii could be
brought IA 4 standstill before Il struck
the shifter. The wooden pilots on both
locomotives were smashed but neither
engine left the track
None OF the passengers was injured
beyond being i little frightened
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-10
threatened Strike Averted.

C;lens Falls, Nov 1o.A threatened
strike III the 30 mills Of the Interna-
tionai Paper Go. has been ayerted. See
retary Fitzgerald for the employees, has
reached a settlement in New York this
morning
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-10
Close IN Maryland.

Baltimore. Nov 10. The Iatst re-
turns indicate Roosevelt's plurality to
be from 125 to $50 in the state
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-10
RUSSIANS KILLED
One Of Their Own Land Mines Exploded
Killing 700.

Gheioo, Nov 10 "a shell on Nov 9th
demolished land mine at one Of Port
Arthur's forts. Between six and seven
hundred Russians were killed ~ wonnd
"a
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-10
THREE DEAD In
NEW YORK FIRE
Others Narrowly Escaped With Their
Liyes-Fire Occurred
Early This Morn
ing.

New York, NOV. lin 4 fire al 40
East 97th st., this morning three per
sons were burned to death and many
others narrowly escaped with their
lives. The dead are Frederick Webber,
aged 30, Blanche Euhlan Is William
Eulah Isl
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-10
NEW JERSEY LAUNCHED.
At -Four River ship Yards This After
noon.

Quincy, Mass, Nov. l0--The battle
ship New Jersey was successfully launch
"a at I2:14 this afternoon.