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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-09-20
CAR READY
FOR HAGUE
Supposed to Be So, Inform
ing Powers
HAD REFUSED TO CONFER
----
Until War Was Finished-cOngress Can
not Meet for Six Months
Preparation of the
Programme
HAD REFUSED TO CONFER

Washington, Sept 20.--six months
will elapse, according to State Depart
ment estimates, before the second con-
ference at The Hague can be assembled.
No definite advices as to the cars plans
have yet been received here. It is as
sumed that most Of this period will be
necessary in adjusting, through cor
Iespondence or personal representatives
regarding the scope Of the proposed
meeting Three topics were suggested
Ly this government in its circular let
ter last year as especially inviting dis
Of private property at sea, putting it on
the same basis as private property on
land, long an American contention; the
better definition Of the rights and du-
ties of neutrals, and further restrictions
upon the bombardment Of ports by ships
Of war.
The close Of the Asiatic War has in
creased the need Of an adjustment Of
these questions and also added many
more. The use Of the wireless tele-
graphy BY neutrals in the war zone, the
limits to which mines endangering gen.
eral commerce may be employed, the
settlement of contraband disputes, and
the informed ship question, are among
the most pressing. The proposal for Q
permanent international parliament x
define points of international law, meet
ing at stated intervals, will again b.
vigorously pressed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-09-20
HOW wITTE WON.
He Took Advantage Of Public Sentiment
in America

He Took Advantage Of Public Sentiment
in America.
New York, sept. 20. The Evening
sun has the following cable despatch
from Paris:
The Matin publishes an interview
with Mr.. White, who arrived here Mon
day night on his way home from the
peace conference. In the interview Mr..
White explains how the Japanese made
their about-face in respect to the de-
mand for an indemnity.
Mr. WHITE said that he noticed after
his arrival in the United States sud
den change in American opinion in favor
of Russia, and he tok into account the
advantage which he might derive from
American popular opinion in attaining
the object he had in view. In order
70 accentuate this movement Of opinion
he resolved to yield very quickly on all
the demands Of Japan that appeared
Just, SO as eventually to place the nego-
tiations on the sole basis of indemnity.
He was then able to invoke principles
Of humanity, and leave with Japan the
responsibility Of shedding more blood
for question Of money alone.
The American press took the same
standpoint, and approached Japan with
her want Of disinterestedness President
Roosevelt was moved He appealed TO
Baron Kaneko, made him cognizant Of
what was going on, and warned him
that his country need no longer rely
upon the support Of America If she per-
sisted in continuing the war on the sole
question Of money. Kaneko immediate
" cabled to Japan in dismay, and the
Mikado's government executed an about
face,
ut was time, indeed" Mr. yYitte
added. @0n two separate occasions
was advised by telegraph to have done
as soon Us possible and break off nego-
tiations. The first time / replied, re-
questing short grace ii order not
| To appear to be acting hastily On
August 2s, on the eve Of the supreme
sitting Of the conference, the second
cablegIam reached me. To this ] re-
piled
III have done with war. This time
it is peace.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-09-20
in LOCAL
MARKETS
Potatoes Are a Little Higher
in Price.
MARKETS ARE QUIET.
Pork More Plenty at Last Weeks Ad-
vanced Prices-Butter and Eggs
Hold About the
Same
MARKETS ARE QUIET.

Barre, Sept. 20, 1905,
Country produce is steady and quiet
in most lines. Dressed pork is more
plenty at the advance of week ago.
Potatoes have an upward tendency.
Hogs-Better supply, at Sc.
Veals-Steady, at s0Sl2e.
Spring lamb-11M12c.
Riutton-Slow, at 90l0c
Native beef--5I2@61ac.
Butter--Good demand, fancy dairy II
@2se; creamery, 23c; small lots, 100
20c
Eggs-Firm, strictly fresh, 24Q25e;
extra fancy, 25026c
Poultry Unchanged, chickens, 15@
lie; fowls, 13M15c.
Potatoes-A short crop in prospect
and prices are stronger. 50Q55c pei
bushel
Apples--Fair supply Of early varieties
at SL00mS1.25 per DarreI.
Green tomatoes and ripe cucumbers at
soc per bushel.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-09-20
no MARRY oFF suRPLus eIRLs.
Plan to Ship Massachusetts, Girls to
Minnesota, Where Men Are Many.

Plan to Ship Massachusetts, Girls to
Minnesota, Where Men Are Many.
St. Paul, Mimi, Sept. Ex-Governor
johnson has received letter from Geo.
Bereton Of Fail River, Mass, pointing
out that there are thousands Of young
women in Massachusetts with no chance
of getting husbands at home, because
of the lack Of a sufficiency of men TO
60 around, who would make good wives
for the men in Minnesota, where women
are scarce.
In his letter to the governor Bereton
says "Your census reports show that
you have 10000 more men than women
in your state. Our census report shows
a condition exactly opposite.
In the city Of Fall River alone there
are seven women 10 every single man.
/ know that six out Of every seven
of these would jump at an opportunity
TO GO West were it offered them.
you call Minnesota the bread and
butter state. Don't you think these
100000 lonely bachelors win soon tire
of buttering their own breadfn
Governor Johnson, being an exponent
Of the Roosevelt policy in regard 10
population, was deeply impressed BY the
ingenious argument Of the New England
man.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-09-20
AUTOPSY IN CHASE CASE.
Wealthy woman's Body Ordered By
District Attorney to be Exhumed.

swanpscott, Mass, Sept 2O.-In re-
spouse 70 public opinion, District Attor-
ney W. Scott Peters yesterday ordered
that an autopsy be held on the body Of
Mrs. Jennie p. Chase, the wealthy
Swampscott woman who died last week,
as alleged, of gas poisoning. Medical
Examiner j, G. Pinkham, who is the
Chase family physician, directed that
the body be exhumed. He attended the
woman after she was found unconsci-
Gus, and decided the case to be one of
suicide.
Mrs. Chase's body was buried Satur-
day and the investigation discontinued;
but it is understood that circumstances
have come to light which appear to jus
tify the district attorneys action.
Referring to the large estate which
his wife owned, DR. Chase said that in
1900 she made will in which she pro
vided for both himself and for his son,
who is now dangerously i'll.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-09-20
SEVENTEEN MEN LOST.
Went for Help for an Injured Ship and
Did Not Return.

Boston, Sept. 2o.-The steamer Trop-
ie, from Chilean ports via Charleston,
S. c., came into the upper harbor just
before noon yesterday and locked at
East Boston, where she viii discharge
500 tons of nitrate of soda, and will
then proceed to New York.
on the passage from Chile, she took
bottom june rs, about ; miles north
Of Constitution, and boat in charge
Of Second officer Edward Dowbiggin Of
Liverpool. containing Purser James
owen and 15 men, started for Constitu-
cion for aid, and nothing was ever
heard from the men, and all are sup
posed to have been lost.
Thirteen of the men were Chileans,
and there was an English fireman and
Swedish sailor. The steamer tioated
July and went TO Valparaiso, where
temporary repairs were made.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-09-20
MERGER DEFEAT.

Gettysburg, Pa, Sept. 2O.-The first
business session Of the gath annual en-
campment Of the National Sons Of Vet
Grams Association and the Ladies' Aux
iliary was held yesterday. The address
Of welcome was delivered by John d.
Keith, past commander Of the local
camp. er-in-Chief w. G. Aus
tin Of Dwight, o., responded. A motion
to merge the Sons Of Veterans with
the G. A. r. was lost on technieality.
The morning session was devoted to the
reading of reports.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-09-20
BLAzEs IN THE FORTS.
Mystery Which Department of the East
viii Try to Solve.

New York, Sept. 20.--Four myster
ious fires in three of the forts protect
ing New York harbor within the last
two months have caused the military
authorities Of the department Of the
East much concern.
Two Of the fires have been at Fort
Hamilton, one on the night Of July IL,
and the other last Friday. On the same
night in July Of the fire at Fort Hamil-
ton there was disastrous blaze at Fort
Wadsworth. The latest was at Fort
Slocum, on David island, in the Sound,
Sunday night. A court of inquiry has
been ordered.
1t is likely that an effort viii be
made by Gen. I D. Grant, the COM
manding officer, to ascertain whether the
fires in the three forts had any connec.
ton with each other.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-09-20
A Question of
Life or Death


l0rigin1l.l
''Am / deadT"
A man IN a dazed condition had en-
tered rural police station Juggling a
coffin and stood before the sergeants
desk. His skeleton figure, bis livld
skin his shrunken eyes, all went to
prove that he was a corpse, voice and
motion alone Indicating the contrary
The sergeant drew back, and some
thing like a SILVER passed over a cou-
pie Of roundsmen who were lounging
by the desk.
sWhat do you mean3" stammered
the sergeant
The man put bis hand IL his pocket
the policemen fancied they could hear
his bones rattle as he did so-took out
clipping from a newspaper and laid
it on the desk It read:
Died. -Klrkham-on the 18th Of Sep
tembcr John Leonard Kirixham, aged
twenty-six,
Il see" said the sergeant. "What
did you die Off
The corpse replied BY drawing forth
another clipping, which read:
At midnight on the 2ath inst. a young
man named Kirkham babe good night to
"a friend at the ferry to cross the river.
1t proved a styx. for he never reached
the other side. 1t Is supposed he fell
overheard and was drowned, since he had
no cause to be weary OF life, Indeed, he
was about to be married to very es-
tirnabie young lady. His body has not
been recovered.
"Yon are the bodyT' asked the ser
geant, looking up after reading the
item.
"Yes.
We'll tell us about IT."
when | entered tie ferryboat the
stranger began, 4 had just hidden good
night and given my final Instructions
to my best man, for was to have been
married the next day to the lovellest
girl In the world"
The speakers voice trembled, and ht
was obliged to pause. Then he gave
a frightened glance nc the coffin, which
he had stood on end beside him, ant
proceeded
"A fortune had been left me by ar
aunt whom have not seen since
was little boy. on condition that
marry her adopted daughter my aunt''
object being to keep the property i
the family and benefit the girl she hat
brought up and loved like a child o
her own. WIS her only blood rela
ton living Just before entering th'
dock on the far side Of the river
man stepped up to me and said:
!" Can you tell me, SIR, what that !
burning back of us in the cItyf'
"He led the wayne were on tn
lower deck-to the stern. and followet
lin. Since we were about to ente
tie dock every one had gone forward
On reaching the extreme stern, Will
was leaning over the rail looking 70
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-09-20
The Times Daily Short Story.
,nc IS Is % - q d. Is - - 49, = 800

the fire, ne suudenly grasped my legs
and tumbled the overheard. was
rescued by two men In skiff. The
man who had thrown me over jumped
into 1t. and the others pulled away"
The sergeant looked at the rounds
men knowingly and remarked, There's
a clew for ferryboat disappearance"
The stranger proceeded:
* was rowed to a dock where
carriage was waiting and forced to
enter it. the man who had thrown me
over getting IN with me. saw bin
hand the men In the boat roll Of
bills and concluded they had been
simply hired for the Job The carriage
was driven till dawn, then stopped, and
was hllndfolded and led into house.
at last the bandage was taken from
my eyes. and | found myself In a room
from which the only view was chimney
pots.
''For several days I lived, without
seeing any one. on bread and water
that was handed IN to me. On the
third day my kidnaper came in and
showed me the notices | have shown
| you
You're dead. he said, and ] pro-
pose that you shan't come 70 he again,
| at least on this side Of the planet
"IIe did not tell me what he was go
ing TO do with me, but gave me 70 IN
derstand that resistance would be use
less. and, whatever happened, If |
failed to play any part that might be
expected OF me / would be murdered.
When he went away he forgot to take
the clippings | have shown you, and |
put them II MY pocket.
"tThat night smelIed strange odor
and slept like log The next morning
/ was III d stupor, but conscious. My
lsidnaper came into my room with
another man. who looked me over, then
sat down at table and wrote some
thing, the kidnaper showing him an
envelope be had taken from my pocket
All that day was under the influence
of the drug and the next ! must have
been given an extra dose, for ! was
unconscious.
Il felt a shock and opened my eyes
was lying Ia the road with my legs
ia this coffin. / heard horses galloping
away from me, got up, walked
short distance and found myself here
Now I'd Ike TO know If am dead
man or a live one"
you're alive and win continue e
live till we've tracked your kidnaper
Are you sure that your aunt had rs
relation living who, in case Of YOU
death, would be the heir ak lawG7
"She hadn't a kinsman on earth. Sh'
had had son, a seapegrace. but 81
was killed IN a drunken broil."
mo, he wasn't He's alive and ha'
, kidnapped you to prevent your com
plying with the terms of the will b!
the marriage and intended to furnish
J proofs that you were dead and CLAIM
your property. A runaway durinI
! your funeral spilled you out ant
spoiled his game"
+ The sergeant's diagnosis proved {
be correct. Mr.. Kirlzham was marrie'
) ; few days later. and the kidnape
+ went to state prison.
CHART FC p THTrRRFR
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-09-20
THE ARcANUM FIGHT.
Delegates Meet to Contest the Advance
in Rate of Assessment.

New York, Sept. 20.--A meeting Of
delegates from various councils from
the Royal Arcanum in several states
was held yesterday at the Hotel Man
haitian. The object Of the meeting il
to determine upon the legality Of the
recent action of the supreme council Of
that order at Atlantic City in advanc-
ing the rate Of assessments. IF the
supreme council has exceeded its legal
authority it is proposed to contest the
action regarding the raising Of rates
in the courts.
About twenty-five delegates are pres
emit, representing councils in Ohio, New
York, Delaware, Massachusetts,, and 9TH
er states. F. w Reynolds Of Boston
was chosen chairman Of the meeting
when the delegates assembled
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-09-20
RIcKER's ST. JoHNsBURY MARKET
Poultry Coming in More Freely--No
Material Change in Prices.

st. Johnsbury, Sept 20.-The receipts
at ". "A. Rickers market for the week
ending Sept, is We're:
Poultry-3, 900 lbs, at sQ9c.
Lambs 500, at 2@51ac
Hogs-200, at SC.
CattIe-55, at 2M4e.
Calyes--500, at 2@5c.
Mich -S25.00GS40.00.
Wooi-s00 lbs, at 2s@30e.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-09-20
BOSTON MARKETS.
Ruling Quotations for Provisions and
Vegetables,


Vegetables.
Boston, Sept. 2O.--Trade quiet, but
steady.
Ponltry-Tmkeys quiet at Isolde
for iced western; fowl, northern, 100
Ice; western, 14la@15c; chickens,
broilers, northern, 17@isc; roasters, 20
022c; western, 15c; live fowl, 13c; live
chicks, 13ml4c.
Butter-Quiet and steady; northern
creamery, 22h@2Sc; western, 22@
22lse; eastern, ellie; dairy, BOOBIES
box and print butter about 1ac better
than best tub
Cheese-Firm at 11la@12c for best
New York new and 11A@1Is4c for
Vermont.
Eggs Steady; best hennery, 30@31c;
eastern fresh, 24@25e; western fresh,
1sm20c.
Potatoes-Quet and steady at 45@4sc
per bushel for Aroostook Hebrons; asa
soc for Green Mountains and 4s@50e
for Cobblers.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-09-20
BILLS COST 100000.
Exempt Insurance Companies Taxes on
S15,000,000.

Chicago. III, Sept. 20.--The sum with
which the insurance companies brought
favorable action on their bills, ANA Kill
cd antagonistic measures last winter at
Springfield was understood to be close
to 100000, but some gossip placed the
figures at $50. 900. Through two bills
that passed after sensational disclos.
nres Oil the floor Of the House, life and
casualty insurance companies were ey.
empted from taxation to d total Of
about Sl5,000000
Because of the criticisms, Gov Deneen
aid not sign the insurance bills, but al
lowed them to become laws by not veto.
ing them, as Il was hoped he would DO.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-09-20
Rest, Health and Comfort 90 Mother ana


MRS. WTNsL0W's SOOTHING SYRUP, foS
children teething, softens the gums, reduces
collie. Perfectly safe in all cases. We would
say to every mother who has a suffering child
DO not let your prejudice, nor the prejudices
OF others, stand between you and your suffer-
ing child and the relief that win be sure-yes.
absolutely sure-to follow the use Of this
medicine, II timely used. Price 95c. bottle.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-09-20
nnn,t Relieve It.

''It's strange how the mere intonation
of the voice can change the entire
meaning Of a sentence"
YES, but no matter what tone Of
voice you use there's one sentence that
never can express anything but doubt" :
Whats that"
"When one man says to another;
t0f course you know your own business
better than / do Philadelphia
Press
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-09-20
TREASURY COUNT ENDED.
$l,25s,ooo,oOo on Hand, and Not al
Error Is Unearthed.

Washington, Sept. 20.-The work Of
counting the notes and coin in the Treas
ury was ended yesterday. The total
amounted to Sl,25s,000, 900. No mis-
take or shortage was found.
The count was made necessary by the
retirement Of Ellis H. Roberts and the
advent Of Charles II. Treat Of New York
as treasurer. Sixty-seven and quar-
ter days Of actual work by twenty-five
expert counters was required.
The biggest days work was a count
Of S4,000,00O in coin, or 100 tons.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-09-20
GAYNoR WILL NOT RUN.
Justice Said to Have Declined Mayoralty
Nomination.

New York, Sept 7O.-A city official
who is a friend Of Justice Gaynor, and
enjoys his confidence, was authority
Yesterday for the statement that the
Brooklyn jurist will not be the Fusion's
candidate for mayor. This man had a
tax with Judge Gaynor Monday night,
and on the strength Of that interview
told Brooklyn reporters that the rep
resentatiyes of the Republican Munich
pal Ownership League combination who
had approached the justice had, after
As hours deliberation, been given a fiat
refusal.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-09-20
Bryan EoReETs THE PRIMARY.
He Neglects Duty Which He Always
Holds Up as of First Importance

Lincoln, Neb., Sept. 20.-After two
national campaigns in which he coniur.
ed Democrats to 90 to the primaries,
Mr.. Bryan was absent from the primary
in his own precinct Monday night. y
did not know the primary was 70 be
held Monday night" said he Yesterday
afternoon, when ! promised to attend
i meeting Of the Round Table this eve
ming" The Round Table is social
club that delves deep into economics.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-09-20
HIS LICENSE REVOKED.
Government Acts in Case of Captain Of
Steamer Oteri.

Washington, D. c., Sept 20.-The de.
partment of commerce and labor has
revoked the license Of the captain 81
the steamer Oteri, formerly one Of the
United Fruit company's vessels plying
between the West Indies and Baltimore,
because OF his alleged refusal to aid the
presidents yacht Sylph when she was
disabled off the coast of North Caro-
lima, April IL last, after having con
veyed Mrs. Roosevelt to Florida.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1905-02-04

1t is our painful duty to chronicle
the death of Mrs. E. c. Day, which
occurred on Sunday night, January
20.
The deceased had been i'll for
about two weeks. She leaves a
husband and little daughter to
mourn her loss.
The funeral took place on Tues
day afternoon, Rev. o. S. Wilson
preaching the sermon at the Pres
byterian church.
The death of this lady has excit-
ed a great deal of sympathy in our
community. The family had been
here but a short time, having come
from Glidden, Iowa, last September
1t seemed hard that death should
come while among comparative
strangers. She was still in her
youth, being only 20 years of age.
Mr.. and Mrs. Day were married
at Glidden, Iowa, four years ago.
They have one child, n little girl,
2 years old on Jan. II. Mr.. and
Mrs. c. G. Johnson, of Troy, will
take charge OF the little one for the
present until the father can make
arrangements to send her back to
his parents at Gliddcn, Iowa. Mrs.
Johnson is a sister Of the deceased.
The parents OF the deceased live
at Pierre, s. D., but were prevented
from attending the funeral by rea-
son of sickness. Besides Mr.. and
Mrs. Johnson, Of Troy, and
the bereaved husband, the only
other relatives present at the fun
eral, were Edwin Day and wife, OF
Troy, the former is a cousin of Mr..
Day.
Mr.. Day will remain in Boomers
Ferry where he conducts barber
shop, which he will reopen Satur-
day. The husband and other be-
rcaved relatives have the greatest
sympathy in their sorrow.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1905-02-04
COUNTY SEAT NOTES.

RATHDRUM, Ida, Jan. 30. Clerk
of District Court Quarles has just
made up the court calendar OF cases
for the February term and mailed
it to the printer. The calendar in
cludes 124 civil cases and Is Grim
inal actions.
The county commissioners have
fixed the levy for special prop
erty road tax for 1905 at 5 mills,
which is two mills lower than last
year.
The Great Northern Railway
company has asked the auditor for
a statement OF delinquent taxes for
1903 and 1904. Ii the company
pays up in full the county treasury
will be enriched to the amount Of
almost $4,000
The county commissioners today
ordered that the treasurer's office
be given a deputy for the present
quarter, at a salary OF $75 per
month. G. l.. Fitzsimmons, the re-
firing treasurer, has accepted the
position.
Judge Morgan has notified the
auditor and sheriff that the jury
will not be drawn until after court
convcnes on the 9th of February.
As it takes at least thirty days to
get the jury together after they are
drawn, there will be no jury cases
heard until March.
The county Jail now has twenty
four prisoners, which is the largest
number of boarders the county has
ever entertained at any one time.
The crowded condition of the Jail is
caused by the dismissal of the jury
at the last term of court, which
necessitated carrying over all cri-
minal cases and those who were in
Jail awaiting trial are still confined.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1905-02-04
North Side News.

Word has been received from
Spokane that Steven Shields had
his foot crushed by the cars in the
n. p. yards, where he is employed.
Particulars have not been learned.
Mrs. Shields and daughter, Miss
Mamie, went to Spokane Tuesday
night.
Mrs. 4. Aldrich, who has been
sick with grippe is improving slowly
w. w. Ferbrachc was home Sat
urday to see his father who has
been quite ill.
Perry Smith, who has been a
great sufferer with lung trouble for
some time, has been very low the
past week; he is now somewhat
easier.
The Ladies' Aid of the NJ. +.
Church met with Mrs. w. T.
McNear on Wednesday.
Miss Mabel McNear was i'll Tues
day so that she was unable to teach
school