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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-18
OFFICERS CHOSEN.

Odd Fellows IN session at Beiiow. Falls
Yesterday.
Bellows Falls, May 1.-THE 34th an.
nual session Of the grand eneampmenE
opened at O'Clock this morning. An The
officers were present. Thirty candidates
took the degree.
The officers elected were il. II. Il. Bene-
dict Of Poultney, g. P.; w. p. Horton 81
Rutland, q. H. p; w. B. Hutchinson Of
East Pomfret, G. S. W.; c. w. Farr Of st.
Johnsbnry, scribe; t. j Brown OF Brad
ford, treasurer: W. T.. Coombs of BrattIe-
boro, G. J. w.
The officers were installed this after
no0n
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-18
SUBMARINES IN USE.

Ftrst Intimation ReoeieYd That They are
Employed IN Present Way.
st, Petersburg, May lS.-A letter re-
eelved by friend from General Stoessel,
chief Of staff at Port Arthur. gives the
first intimation that submarine boasthave
been used in the present war. The letter
states that the battleship Pobida, which
was damaged at the same time the Petro-
payloysk was destroyed, was struck BY a
torpedo sent from submarine. All pre-
yiCus Russian reports said that the Pobi-
da had struck Russian mine.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-18
SLIPPED UNDER WHEELS
John LaYalleY Taken to Mary Fletcher
Hospital, With Lower Limbs
on Cot.

Burlington, May 1S.--John LaValley
brakeman on north bound freight train
drawn BY Engine No 4s5 over the Rut-
land-Canadian road, was brought to this
city about 1.30 this morning with both
legs cut off below the knee. Iayallev
was on the engine at R0uses Point and
when getting Oft from 1t slipped under the
wheels and had both legs cut of immedi-
ately. He was conscious when he arrived
here and the lower end Of each leg was ly-
ing beside him on the cotbed on which be
rode
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-18
WHOLESALE THIEVIEG.

a Young swanton Lad Has Mania Fox
Petty Stealing.
swanton, May 1T,-Robert Levick. Is
years old, was arrested last night by Of
ticeo Beebe on warrant charging him
with stealing rubbers and shoes from the
residence of the Rev. E. J. Ranslow The
boy was locked up over night and this
morning appeared before Justiee II the
Peace Charles Reynolds Headmitted bis
guilt and told story 0f robberies that
surprised even those who were acquainted
with him
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-18
SOLD LIQUOR TO A MINOR.

John a. Leahy 81 Bennington Given Fine
OF $500
Bennington, May 17-In the municipal
court this morning decision III the case
Of Deforge Va. John A. Ieahy was rem
dered. The suit was brought 20 recover
$500 damages for the alleged sale Of liquor
to minor son. The plaintiff was award
ed damages 70 the amount Of $400. Leahy
took an appeal and furnished bail, John
+ MulIigan giving security.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-18
EAST MONTPELIER.

Lyle Young is recovering from an at
tack Of the mumps
The VIM Parker farm was sold last
week TO Edwin Gould.
Il NJ FaTnham started west again Sat
urday night after carload Of horses.
Arthur Goburn has the carpenters at
work on a large barn he is to build this
summer.
George sployd has gone to Montpelier
to learn the trade Of a maehinlst at the
Lane Mfg. Co.'s shops
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-18
ACCEPTS THE CHALLENGE.

X. W. Even WIN wresfie Duncan d.
Ross.
r. w. Even hereby accepts the ehal-
ienge Of Duncan G. Ross to wrestle
match, catch-as-catch- can 0r Cumberland
style, but first says he would ike "a
wrestle Mr. Scampini Mr.. Even IL
twelve-stone champion Of the north of
Scotland. He wrestled Alexander Balm.
and was only beaten 10 IS minute
match. His address Is at 40 Maple avenue.
Barre, Vt
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-18
DIED AFTER OPERATION,

Edward shea Was Not Strong Enough to
Withstand 1t.
Edward Shea aged IS years, brother Of
Michael shea of this city, died at O'Clock
this morning at the Heat0u hospital ia
Montpelier The deceased was taken "a
the hospital a week ago last sunday ana
the following Monday was operated on
for appendicitis lie was not strong
enough 70 rally from the effects OF the
operation
The body was brought to this city this
forenoon and the funeral arrangements
have not been made.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-18
DROWNED In 4 WELL.

MIS- n, T aIearn of EiIsworth Me-, Com
mitted Suicide
Ellsworth, Ne, May Is. Her mind un-
balanced By sickness, Mrs. T.. 4. Mearn
vent into the cellar Of her house early to
day and drowned herself In we'll over
which the house was built.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-18
TRIED TaIs TERN.

Famous Case OF Patch versus The
Union.
Montpelier, May IS-When supreme
court reeonvened yesterday 7. II. Browne,
counsel for the defendant ii the case Of i.
4, Patch Manufacturing Go. Vi. Pro
lection Lodge, No, 2l5, International AS.
ISOLATION Of Maehinists Of Rutland, renew
ed his motion for a continuance on the
ground Of Illness ot J. K Batchelder. b.
y Barber, counsel for the plaintla, ln-
sisted upon a hearing Of the case at this
term. The case was finally set to the heels
Of the calendar
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-18
olansmen.s ohareh Paraas.

All Clansmen are requested to meet at
the Clan hall on Sunday morning, May 22,
at 10 O'Clock, to march 70 the Presbyterian
church for the annual service. Per order
chief, James Mcdonald.
White gloves and Clan badges will be
ia order. There win be no pipe band In
attendance, James Mntch, Seey.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-18
Japs cIosing in on Port Arthur.

London, May 1SThe Shanghai cor.
respondent Of the Morning Post, ca.
bling under date Of May 16, says that
according 70 native reports from Port
Arthur the Japanese are vigorously be
sieging the fortress night and day by
land and sea, that sixty japanese war.
ships and transports have been slghtea
in Blaekney bay and that heavy firing
has been heard in IIinchow bay.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-18
Yesterdays National LEAGUE scores:
AT Pittsburg New York Z, Pittsburq o.
AT Chicago, Chicago A, Brooklyn 5.
national League Standing.
BOYs WERE INTEREsTEp.
Lecture on Birds and Singing BY sfr. An.
derson Last Evening,

Amos Eaton, the lecturer, and John An
dersou, the singer, entertained the bows at
the Boys Club last evening. Mr.. Eaton
had with him charts showing the various
kinds Of birds and their habits. He in
terested the boys 80 much, as was shown
by their eager questions, that he offered 70
give a series Of lectures to the club. be-
ginning next fall. II Is possible that this
may result in special class Of study
among the boys Of the club.
AT the close Of the entertainment Albert
Mcqueen was presented a prize for hav-
ing deposited money the most number Of
times 10 the Penny Savings Bank. sta
tistics Of the years work win appear in
tomorr0w's paper.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-18
AN UNEVEN CONTEST.
Congo Baraca Trimmed spaulding High
Yesterday IN Baseball.

Yesterday IN Baseball.
The Baraca team Of the congregational
church defeated Spaulding high yesterday
on Goddard campus l4.3. Wishart pitched
a good game shutting out Spaulding until
the fifth when with two men on bases and
two men ont an error BY left allowed two
men TO score, the only other tally was ID
the sth inning. Curtis pitched well bat re-
ceived rather poor support at times.
The features Of the game were the hit
ting Of the Baraca's, only two men falling
to connect for a hit, and the back stop
work Of Wheeler, who took Is chances
without an error. This Is the first game
the Baraca's haYe played and the only one
thus far S. II. S. has lost, having trimmed
both Randolph and Mortified high
schools.
The score follows
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-18
LEAGUE BASE BALL.

The Great "cy'' Young Defeated By Cievs.
land.
Yesterdays American League scores.
AT Boston, Cleveland g, Boston
At New York, New York 5, Detroit 4.
At Philadelphia, ST. Louis 2. Philadel-
phia 0.
Az Washington, Chicago Q, Washington
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-18
A BALLOON DETACHMENT.

Russian VIII Form one Ia siberia For Use
War.
st. Petersburg, May lS.-An imperial
ordinance has been Issued ordering the
formation Of a Siberian balloon detaoh.
ment for use at the seat Of war.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-18
ACTION TO BE TAKEN SOON
Authorities Still Refuse to Say That
Prisoner Has Made a Con
fession.

Burlington, May s.-BenjamIn WIZ
iams, accused Of the murder of 0nieer
Melrath, viii be discharged from the al.
my Confessed murderer. The authori
tiss still refuse to say he made one. The
date Of hearing has not been set.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-18
KImham Union Again nsfentsa.

Burlington, May Is, The Burlington
high school played the Kimball UnionAca-
denny yesterday at Athletic Park and won
IL to 3, The feature of the game was the
heavy batting Of the home team.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-18
KuropatkinIs Fereas outnumbsred.

London, May 49, London newspa.
pers comment on what lis considered the
precarious position Of General Kuropat
kin, who is menaced by the possibility
Of Chinese rebels cutting his communt
cations as well as BY the difficulty oi
divining the Japanese plan Of cam
paign. The Standard, which is inclined
to be pro-Russian, admits that Kuro
patkin has at bis disposal south Of
Mukden at most 100000 troops OF in.
ferior quality, only 5000 of whom are
available for active operations while
General KuroN certainly has 10000
first class troops, the equal Of those in
European armies.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-18
BURNED TO DEATH.

Hazel Daughter Of Lieut.. aud Mrs Fuller.
Formerly of Rutland.
Rutland, May lS,-Leut. and Al 81. q.
Fuller, formerly u this city, arrived here
this afternoon with the body OF Hazel.
their year old daughter who was burned
q death Monday. The child was PLAYING
about g bonfire when ber clothing caught
IRE The father was an engineer on the
katland Railnad until i've years rgo.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-18
Russian seeurities DeoIirn

Paris, May isA heavy depression
prevailed on the Bolrse. aud Russian
securities and internationals and In
dustriaIs generally were affected rus
sian imperial fours closed al $500.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-18

Summary. Doule play, Halvosa to Dar-
ling; two base hit, Curtis; base on balls,
off Wlshart 8, Off Curtis 2; struck out, BY
Wishart II, by Curtis I out BY pitched
ball, Wheeler, Beattie; umplres, Hollis
ter, Woodruff: scorer, Jackson
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-18
LANDING IS CONFIRMED.

Japanese Troops Are Now Marching To-
ward Newchang.
London, May 49, Lloyd's Newohang
correspondent confirms the report that the
Japanese landed at Kalch0w and are
marching toward Newehang.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-18

George Mann made the trip TO Williams
town and back today On bis automobile IN
81 l-2 minutes. He wants to know II any
one can beat that.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-18
sl.enhsrda of Amarlca

There will be a regular meeting Of Sane
tuary Granite City, No. 82, S. Of al, TO-
morrow evening 10 Foresters' hall at Z. so
sharp. Every member is requested to be
present. Business Of Importance.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-18
HAVE SIGNED SAUEDEES.

Rutland win Have Former Tufts college
CAPTAIN.
Rutland, May IS.-Ernest A. Sanders.
captain Of last years Tufts college team,
has signed to play short stop with Rut-
land the coming season. He has d excel
lent record as hitter This makes seven
contracts for the Rutland team.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-18
LOOKING FOR BALL GROUNDS.
Probable That Land on PitIsin Farm win
He Leased,

Be Leased,
] J Flynn aud a. o. Humphrey Of
Burlington, president and vice president
Of the electric road yesterday looked over
the seven-acre field, just half way be-
tween Barre and Montpelier, owned By G.
i. Pitkin and known as the Benjamin
farm The lot is adjacent to the Benia-
min Falls station and is easy Of access.
A deal was not olosed as Mr.. Pitkln
was unable to accompany the officials, but
MI Flynn said as he left for Burlington,
that II was very probable this meadow
would be.ieased and If 10 work win begin
at once.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-18
ST. PETERSBURG
DENIES REPORT
They Say That They
Know the General Lo-
cation of the Three
Japanese Divisions
That Are Going North.

London, May 1s.--The Rome CORE
spondent Of the Central News wires that
telegram has been received there from
Toxic reporting that two Japanese diyis-
ions have arrived close to Nukden, Man
eharia, and have cut Of Ger. Kuropatkin's
line Of retreat
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-18
War war, Our watchword is Peace Not
War.

y ~ = - WWE Y FatIHWVFu Is FeHee Not
War
The Ladies Aid of the Congregational
church plan to hold concert in the church
the last week in May, which win be es.
peclally appropriate at that time, This
concert will consist OF the songs of the
Civil War, the men who wrote them and
the boys who sang them. There viii be a
chorus, quartette and reader Renew
your patriotism on the approach Of Memo
rial day by listening 10 these dear old
songs, "Penting Tonight, tJust Before
the Battle Mother Star Spangled Ban
ner,9 and many others, rendered by the
best talent 10 the city. Date win be an
nounced later.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-18
Removina Minea From kerr Rav.

0smoWn9 WTnes From Kerr Bay.
Tokyo, May 49, Admiral Kataoki re
ports that on The 10Th the operation ot
removing the mines in Kerr bay was
continued By the torpedo boats, under
protection of q hombardment by the
heet There Is no change in the en-
emy's defense except the addition Oh
two OF three field guns 70 their posi-
ton, which had the effect Of inter
ruptiug tile work Of clearing the bay
of the mines Nevertheless the Japa
nese destroyed eight mines, but there
are many more left and the work Of
destroying Them will be continued.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-18
AS TO ELIGIBILITY.
Railing in Matter Of Proposed oandi-
date.

Ruling in Matter Of a Proposed Uandi-
date.
In response to an inquiry If Mrs. E.
Hoods name could be re-entered In the
contest The Times wishes to say that MT.
Hood yesterday stated that in case she
should be selected 70 20 to the Worlds
Fair she could not attend without COM
pani0n to watch over her movements.
Mrs. Hood today said she could not 20 I'M
accompanied. In view Of these statements
The Times has ruled she Is not eligible to
again enter the contest The Times ap-
preeiates the fact that some OF It's friends
would like to turn Joke on The Times,
but Il Is serious matter to the parties
whom it proposes to make the vehicle OF
1t.
The Times has no objections to the Joke
on its own part.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-18
RUTLAND TO INCORPORATE.

Base BAH Association to Secure a
Charter,
Rutland, May IT. AT a meeting Of the
Rutland Base Bali Association tonight it
was voted to incorporate and secure d
charter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-18

or the other Of the goals, but each time
1t was saved and when the third period
closed the players and ponies were de-
cidedly weary.
The fourth period was an exciting one.
the Point Judith men scoring three
goals and appearing TO be almost sure
OF victory when Brown OF the Phila-
delphians ran down the field and shot
Il In through the Point Judith goal, there
by winning the game for his team by
score of So. TO ~. on the handicap
The game was without accident. being
a fine exhibition of fast and reckless
riding and accurate shooting. but the ex-
cellent~riding off on both sides kept the
sccre down.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-18
SLOOP
NARIKA
WRECKED

The sloop yacht Narika, Capt F. c.
Hinckley owner and master. grounded on
the shore OF Sand Hill cove, mile and a
half west of Point Judith light, about $3.50
yesterday afternoon.
The craft, in charge OF Capt. Hinckley
and a crew OF two men. was proceeding
to Newport from New York and was sail
ing we'll in toward the shore. In the haze
the shore was scarcely discernabie. and
in the choppy seas the boat "misstayed"
and ran aground.
The boat was sighted by Surfman Sis
son OF tho Point Judith Life Saving sta
tion who was patroling the beach at the
time.
The station was notified and the surf
boat lnuncHed and brought 10 the aid OF
the stranded mariners. The captain and
crew were removed from the shattered
craft without difficulty. The men were
Accommodated for the night at the life saw
Ing station.
The sloop was built in Fall River In 1899
Tho boat is 34.4 feet long, 11.6 beam and
has q depth OF 64 feet.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-18
MEN RANG
BUOY BELL
FOR help

Atlantic City, Aug. 1s.-Caught far at
sea in gathering darkness in a little T.
foot boat which they were unable to row
TO shore in the face of a heavy wind.
eohn c. Hun and Kimball Archer. who
started out to the fishing banks from
Barnegat, hitched fast to bell fuoy sew
eral miles off this city and tolled the
warning bell until their signals were
heard on shore.
Thousands OF persons on the board
walk heard the wild ringing OF the bell
that warns seamen off the dangerous
shoals, and life-guards stationed at Little
Egg harbor, aroused by the peculiar ring
ing OF the signal went out to the rescue.
When the life savers in their surf boat
approached the spot they found the two
men had tied their little cockle-shell 20
the buoy and spent their remaining
strength In rocking IL 10 and fro 70 signal
those on shore. Both men were badly
worn out by their struggles and the
fright OF the hours spent I'm the face OF
a gathering storm.
They were brought In and were cared
for at the life-saving station. The two
spent most OF the day on Fishing Banks.
When they started for home they were
held back by head-winds, and tried un-
successfully TO signal passing craft. They
might have perished but for drifting
alongside the buoy with its big bell.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-18
EXTORTI0N IS CHARGED.
Sensation Caused BY Arrest Of President Of
New York Building Trades Alliance.

New York. Aug 1s.-The most sensa-
tional incident In the great building
trades lockout and strike, which has
thrown nearly 1900 workmen into idle
ness, came yesterday. when Philip wen-
sinner. president and organizer of the
Building Trades alliance. was placed
under arrest on charge OF extortion.
When the labor leader was arraigned
I'm court he was confronted by George
J. Essig, a plumber, who charged that on
Dec last he paid Weinsimer 1000 %
that work could he resumed upon an
apartment house on Riverside drive.
Weinsimers's counsel appeared anxious
10 have the examination 60 on at once.
but on motion OF District Attorney Jc-
rome II was put over until today. bail
being fixed At sl500. Sure,ies were offer
cd and welnsimor was released.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-18
SClTUATE BOXING.

The new elevated 16foot ring at the
Brighton Athletic club, Scituate. has been
completed, and will be ready for use this
evening. when the club will be reopened
under the new management Eddie jan
sen and Young Clarke will provide the
principal bout with a preliminary be-
tween Bogardus Hyde OF Foster and Jim
mie Buckley OF Providence. James Nc
Kenna has been selected as the official
timekeeper for the club. The new ring il
one OF the most complete that has been
seen hereabouts and acetylene gas has
been installed. and the management has
provided everything possible in the way
OF comfort for the guests OF the club
Everything Is done I'm good faith with the
hope OF public appreciation and approval.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-18
MONSTER COTTON CROP.
Reports From tho South Indicate Largest
Amount In History Of Country.

Washington. Aug 1s--Reports received
at the census bureau indicate that the
cotton crop for the present year will be
the largest in the history OF the United
States. exceeding the returns for 1908.
when more than 1900, 900 bales were pro-
duced. This unofficial estimate OF an un-
usually big cotton crop is based upon re-
ports already made. which show that there
has been an increase OF nearly 10 per
cent. I'm the acreage.
Great care will be exercised by Census
Director North I'm making public this
years statistics Of the ginning OF cotton
in the south Heretofore charges have
been made that interested persons had
frequently obtained advance information
which they used, TO their advantage.
This year at least five monthly reports
will be- made. beginning tho 8lst inst.
About Oct. daily reports. containing
the returns from the smallest sub-dlvi-
sions will be given 90 the public This
viii not interfere with tho monthly re-
ports. which viii give the totals for the
30-day period
The officials expect 10 make the pub
lished reports moro accurate this year
than ever before Mr.. Rohr. the cotton
expert ~ the bureau. has been In the
south several months instructlng neld
agents. with a view 20 getting reports
more uniform IN their character than has
been the case in the past
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-18
AMATEUR BALL

The Metropolitans of the annexed dis
trict defeated the Pawtuckets by a score
OFFS to l. The feature OF the game was
the playing OF Gift, Boss, Moody and
Tunnlcliffe The Metropolitans would IKE
to hear from any amateur team In the
state averaging II years Address Roland
Clln. So Laban street. city. The score:
Innings ........ 2 8 7s9
Metropolitans -. o o 0 o 1 x-9
Pawtucket ...... 0 0 1 0 o o o o.
The Day Stars defeated the Easter
Athletics by the score OF 10 TO Q Tues
day. j. Doherty pitched a good game,
with 10 strikeouts 20 his credit. The line
up OF the Stars is as follows: Doherty.
p; Bishop. c.: Wright. H.; Simpson. 2b. (;
Smith. Sb. FELTON,. l. T.; Manchester,
C. f.; Farrell, T. T.: Dwyer. =, s. Tho
Day Stars challenge any 10 to 13-year
team in the city. Send all challenges to
j. Wright. s. Tyler street. city,
The outlets, the mercantile champions.
will battle with the Boston store team
tomorrow afternoon at Palace Gardens.
Tne Boston store has strengthened its
aggregation for the occasion and band
OF loyal rooters from each store will be
present.
on Sunday. August 21. the o'Gorman
company baseball club will journey TO
Block Island 10 play the What Cheer
grocery and they will be willing 10 play
Earle a. Prews Express I'm the near
future. Address all challenges To n. T..
Davis. shipping room, o'Gorman COM
pany.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-18
NEWPORT POLO.

Yesterday afternoon the Westchester
Polo club grounds was the scene OF one
OF the most interesting matches played
there in years. the Philadelphia Country
club meeting Point Judith team In the
third match for the Newport cups and
fighting a hard battle for four periods.
Tho match was Of unusual intere--, as
both OF the teams were composed OF
players who put up a fast game. and the
rivalry between the two was keen. full
Of life and vigor.
The FIRST period started on fast and
within three minutes after the game
started the Point Judith men had two
goals 10 their credit, both mar by
Hazard There were no other goals
scored in that period and not a goal was
made In the second and third periods.
for an minutes the teams playing with
out scoring Time and time again the
ball was I'm danger of going through one