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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-09
INCESSANT
SPRINTING
Six Day Bicycle Riders Are
Hard At II.
PREDICTION OF OUTCOME
Believed That Root and John Bedell
Will Be Pitted Against Each Other
in the Final Sprint-All
in Good Condition.
PREDICTION OF OUTCOME

New York, Dec. 9.--After a morning
of incessant sprinting on the part Of the
riders in the six day bicycle race at Mad
ison Square Garden, in which Root and
Folger came near losing lap, the rid
ers have settled down to slow grind.
1t is predicted now that Root and John
Bedell viii be pitted against each other
in the final sprint of nine o'clock tonight,
for the first place Vanderstuyft and
Stol, and Mclean and Moran will race
for third and fourth places respectively,
and Bowler and his partner and Hollister
and Hopper viii try for fixth and sixth
positions. Downey and Logan has the
seventh place clinched. The race con-
tinues TO increase in interest. All the
riders are in good physical condition.
At 10 o'clock the score stood: Root and
Folger and Bedell brothers 2,067 miles;
yanderstuyft and Stol, MeT.eon and Mo-
ran, one lap less; Hopper and Hollister,
Downing and Bowler, two laps less; Lo-
gan and Downey, three laps less; Gal
vim and Mcdonald, five laps less; Dor
finger and Dussot, eight laps less.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-09
In THE EIGHTH ROUND.
Young Erne Cot Decision Over C. r
Neary.

Milwaukee, Dec 9.--Young Erne of
Philadelphia last night got the decision
over G. T. Neary in an eight-round bout.
In the first round Erne used right and
left to the face. Neary got in two light
blows to the head, but was unable to
land effectively. The second round was
Erne's by wide margin.
The third, fourth and fsth rounds
wese also Erne's, he landing on Neary's
face at will. Erne did some clever side
stepping and Neary was able to land
on the body only. In the sixth Erne
drove his man to the ropes in u fierce
mix-up, and in the breakaway sent
Neary staggering to the middle Of the
ring with right and left to the head.
In this round Neary landed left on chin
and right hard on ribs, followed by light
ones on Erne's chin. In the seventh
round Erne got in several uppercuts
which worried Neary. Neary made
Erne's head wobble in this round with
hard right TO the neck.
Tn the last round Neary put several
hard blows to the body but could not
land effectively. Erne delivered several
uVpercuts, followed by rights and lefts
TO Neary's head. Erne blocked two
hard blows TO the Jaw Just before the
gong sounded.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-09
NO HEAyINEss OF HEART.
At Annual Meeting of Heavy Men at
Wells River Last Night.

Friend N. Whitcomb didn't tell where
he was going yesterday afternoon, tut
there is strong suspicion that he joined
another heavy Barre man, G. 5. Sawyer,
in attending the meeting OF the New
England Fat Mems club at Wells River
last night. There was priza averdu-
pois collection at that place. lis said
that the train schedules were twisted
by the excess baggage as the members
of the club who assembled from various
quarters, carried from 200 to 400 pound
of enthusiasm, and several of appetite.
The appetite weighed less after the ban
quet at Hale's Tavern, but the weight
Of combined aggregation was larger by
q good deal. The heaviest member OF
the club is Arthur IL. Moulton of Port
land, Me. He nearly breaks the scales
with 406h pounds. Another of the
heavy weights is f. j. Gignac who tips
the beam at 3S5. Still he claims to lie
thin because Of too much strenuusity.
The following officers were elected:
President, A. Bacon, Boston; vice prcsi-
dent, G. X. Manning, Worcester, Mass.
B. NJ. Bosworth, Somersworth, n. H..
Joseph 4. Morton, Hartford, Conn, WI.
lam Mclaughlin, st. Johnsbury; snae-
tary, III. Il. Barker, Bradford; treasurer
|J. f. Hale, Wells River; executive com
mittee, Charles l.. Hayes, Newport, r. J..
II. L. Gray, Montpelier; delegate repre-
sentative to grand conclave, David vii
kie, Boston. The total weight of these
officers is 2,906 pounds.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-09
FOOT BALL WINS
ITS OWN VICTORY
Few of the Smaller Institutions Vote
to Continue the Game After 1t
Has Been Reformed.

New York, Dec. 9.--The advocates Of
intercollegiate foot ball won a victory
at the conference Of 10 colleges and uni
versities held here yesterday, when an
amended resolution declaring that the
game should not be abolished but rather
should be reformed was carried by a
vote of Is to s.
A committee composed of represen-
tatives of Columbia, West Point and
New York university was appointed to
draw up plan Of reform and later sub
mitted three different propositions which
the conference finally merged into the
following and adopted by large ma
jority.
Resolved, That this conference favors
the appointment OF a rules committee
to govern foot bal, to be appointed by
the institutions annually, and to be re-
sponsible to the appointing bodies.
Resolved, That an invitation be sent
to the colleges and universities that are
active in foot bali to appoint annually
delegates, one from each institution, who
shall elect each year committee Of
eleven members, to formulate rules for
the government of the game.
Resolved, That no one shall be eligi-
bic as a delegate to the conference who
has received compensation by reason OF
his connection with athletics, whether
as player, coach, umpire, referee, di-
rector, committeeman, or in other ca
pacity excepting member Of faculty
of college and regularly enrolled in
the catalogue"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-09
SHRINERs HAVE GOOD TIME.
Twelve Members Admitted to Mount
Sinai Temple.

A large number of Shriners went to
Montpelier last evening to attend the
annual meeting Of Mount Sinai Temple
held at the armory. X. w. Morse of
the City Hotel was caterer for the ban
quet.
One pleasant feature of the evening
was the presentation of an elegent jewel
to Potentate Clarence s. Whittier. The
presentation was made by Noble John
II. Senter in his usual happy manner,
and it was a gem. The jewel was
selected by Past Potentate Charles III.
Heaton and was greatly admired BY all
and particularly by the recipient, Mount
Sinai Temple Ii the third oldest temple
in the world, having been chartered Oc-
tober 81, 1876. Its present membership
is 971, and it will soon reach the 1000
mark. The temple is in healthfll
condition Treasurer A. w. Ferrin re-
ported 81, 1859 cash ON hand and free
from debt. The following officers were
elected; Illustrious potcntate, S. S. Bal
lard, Montpelier; chief rabban, Henry S.
Root OF Newport: assistant rahban, Geo.
f. Randall OF Wells River; high priest
and prophet. Collins Blakely Of Mont.
pelier; oriental guide, Lester III. Greene
of Montpelier; recorder, G. III. Heaton
Of Montpelier; representatives to imper.
ial court at Los Angeles, G. S. Whit-
tier. Collins BlakeIy of Montpelier,
Charles r. Jamson of White River juno
ton and Frank SpauIding Of st. Johns
bury. Twelve candidates received the
degree.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-09
THE GRAND JURY
RELEASES ENGINEER
And Does Not Hold Him as Scapegoat
for the Boston & Maine Accident
at Bakers Bridge.
Mass.

Cambridge, Mass, Dec. 9.--Horace w.
Lyons, the engineer Of the pilot loeomo-
tive Of the Montreal express train which
ran into the rear end Of the Marlboro
accommodation train at Bakers Bridge
on the Boston & Maine railroad Noyem-
Der &c, the accident resulting in the
death of II persons, was discharged
from custody yesterday by the Middle
sex county grand jury, for which body
he had been held on d charge Of man
slaughter The grand jury took occasion
to make a special report, in which the
Boston & Maine railroad is. severely
criticised on the ground that its operat-
ing rules were insufficient for the pro-
lection Of passengers.
The grand jury also condemned the
railroad for its alleged practice Of as
signing inexperienced engineers to fast
passenger trains. Engineer Lyons was
found to have been greatly at fault in
not slowing down sufficiently and in
disregarding cautionary green lights
which indicated that the local train was
not over five minutes ahead and for
disregarding fnsee signals indicating
that the local train was behind time.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-09
ELECTION FRAUDS PROVED.
Former New York Assemblyman to Be
Sentenced Monday.

New York, Dec. 9--Former Assem-
blyman Joseph J. Cahill was convicted
OF perjury in connection with election
frauds last night in the Kings county
court, Brooklyn. Judge Crane commit
ted him to Raymond street Jail for
sentence Monday.
Bernard McKenna and John White tes-
tilted that Cahill had bribed them to
register from his saloon in Henry street.
Both White and McKenna pleaded uilty
to the charge Of Illegal registration a
week ago.
The charge Of perjury was made by
Deputy State Superintendent of Elec-
tions Fuller on the strength Of an affi-
dayit made by Cahill before him relative
to the residence Of himself, White and
AIcKenna Two other indictments for
bribery and aiding and abetting illegal
registration are pending against Cahill.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-09
WELL KNOWN CITIZEN
DIED YESTERDAY
Henry Premier Had Been Ill in Bed
Only "a Hours - Prominent in
Politics and Fraternal

Henry Premier, a we'll known citizen
Of this city, died few minutes before
three o'clock yesterday afternoon of a
liver trouble. He had been in poor
health for about year, but only took
to his bed twenty-four hours before his
death.
Mr.. Premier was born in Brandon on
March 2, So years ago. He came to
Barre twenty years ago. Since his COM
ing here he has taken an active part
in the political and fraternal life of
the city. He has been member of
the Democratic city committee, and has
at different times been candidate for
alderman from ward /. He has held the
office of deputy sheriff and also that OF
second constable of the city, which lat
ter Office he held at the time of his
death.
He was charter member of ST.
Johns Court, No. 2, G. @. r., Court
Granite City, No. f. OF A., Camp Gran.
ite City, 1886, Modern Woodmen OF
America, Shepherds of America, and Of
Queen of the Forest Circle No. 357
Companions of the Foresters of America
Mr.. Premier was one of the starters oi
the Barre chapters of the G. 0. r., +
Of A., and Shepherds Of America. al
the time Of his death he was financial
secretary Of the c. o. f. and of Queer
of the Forest Circle. He has been 8
national delegate from the G. 0. +. and
Shepherds of America.
Mr.. Premier has for several years
been an undertaken, but prior to that
he conducted store on Granite street
in the building in which he resides. Ht
leaves his wife and family of nine chill
dren, they being Mrs. Margaret E. Cay
hue of Holyoke, Mass; Henry I. o.
Montpelier; Arthur W., Of Philadelphia!
Walter r., of Montpelier; Miss Cecilia
A., Charles E., William G., kay E. anC
Paul r. of this city.
The funeral will be held from st
Monica's church at nine, o'clock Mon
day morning.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-09
Great Quantity Of Articles to
Choose From
AT GAS COMPANY OFFICE
Ladies of Local Organization Are Re-
ceiving Generous Patronage from
People Of the City
Closes Tonight.

The Civic Federation of Barre Is hold-
ing rummage sale in the gas c0mpany'a
Office in the old skating rink building
Articles Of every description may bo
found here, from pieces of furniture
down to shoe strings and neckties. Soma
of the articles are second hand, whiia
many are new. There are winter coats
for men and women, boys and girls, and
any Of them would be blessing to
somebody during the cold winter. Sec
ond-hand books, magazines, done up in
packages containing a years copies, and
other things which would furnish much
pleasure to anybody, may be found
here. Second hand dresses, shirt waists,
shoes, hats, caps aud wearing apparel
Of every description can be found here,
and it is being sold for next to nothing.
The ladies sold large amount of
their stock yesterday afternoon and last
evening, but since donations are coming
all the while they VIII have large
assortment of articles which will ba
closed out this afternoon and evening.
The affair is in charge of the ways
and means committee of the federation.
The members Of this committee ara
Mrs. n. j. Roberts, Mrs. e. L. Smith,
Mrs. d. H. Mcleod and Mrs. Charles
Kent These ladies are assisted by many
other members Of the federation.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-09
Mary Rogers Case.

Editor Times: In the legal murder Of
d poor degenerate woman, Vermont has
this day performed an act against hu-
manity and Christianity as much mora
cruel as legal murder is more deliber-
ate and cold blooded than are those
that are usually committed by offending
individuals, or, as the gallows (the weap-
on used by Yermont) IS more cruel than
the chloroform used by the murdered
woman.
Can Vermont afford to be more cruel
than her unfortunate victim? Shall she
longer keep upon her statute books 8
law that clearly belongs to the dark
ages Of barbarismg Let her safely keep
and kindly treat and help, but cease
to kill her defenseless prisoners.
L. F. Fortney.
PlainfeId, Vt, Dec. S, 1905.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-09
HANDCUFFED
THE OFFICERS
And Then Robbed Reading.
Mass, Office.
DESPERADOES WERE BOLD
Residents, Hearing a Noise, Discovered
Gang of Twelve Men and Opened
Fire on Them from
Windows
DESPERADOES WERE BOLD

Reading Mass, Dec. 9.-Early this
morning gang Of nearly dozen men
overpowered officers Manning and Orr,
took their revolvers and handouts away
from them, and placng the latter on the
officers, marched them to the station
where they (the officers) were kept un-
der guard until the companions Of the
desperadoes dynamited safe in the
water works company's office in the Ma
sonic building. The highwaymen secured
$500 and decamped. Residents hearing
the noise and seeing the men opened fire
on them from house window, but they
all escaped.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-09
Must Return to Vermont.

Boston, Dee. O.. Having failed To se-
cure writ Of habeas corpus to effect
her release, Maria Rossi of Milford must
got to Vermont to answer to charge
OF illegal liquor selling at Hardwick,
that state, in 1904 Extradition was
granted by Governor Douglas on the
request Of Governor Bell Of Vermont and
in the supreme court yesterday Judge
Lathrop remanded her into the custody
of the officers and denied the appliea-
tion for release Despite the claim set
up, the evidence showed him Marin Ros-
81 was the person referred to by the
indictment.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-09
Circus Programme.

Grand Cayalcade.
Duet, Two Caliopes (something never
before attempted in America1.
Performance hy Trick Elephant Quinn
bo
Hoop Rolling and Contortion Act, by
Hoop La, the celebrated contortionist.
Dancing Bear.
Trapeze Act.
Tight Rope Walking, BY Nine Nam
nine Annaletta Cecilia Sanieswka.
Monkey Shines, by Joclo
Exhibition Of Fencing.
Horse Racing.
Juggling.
Snake Charmer.
Vaulting, by entire company.
Chariot Race, chariots to be drawn by
Ben Hur and Ben Zene.
There viii be the usual artistic concert
after the big show.
Admission 10c Place, Hale's Pavilion.
Time, Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec.
IL and 13,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-09
A LETTER BY MRS. ROGERS.
Was Received by Everett Mass, Woman
Yesterday Afternoon.

Everett, Mass, Dec Probably the
last letter written by Mrs. Rogers was
received in this city yesterday afternoon.
The recipient of the letter was Mrs.
Ida M. Darcy an Everett woman inter-
ested in philanthropic work and who
corresponded regularly with the celebrat-
ed prisoner. It was as follows
"My Dear, Dear Friend:
Your last letter was ioyfully received.
Well, dear friend, this is the last let
ter | shall ever write. In q few hours
shall be beyond all earthly help. This
is my last letter, 50 | am told. But /
am still trusting otherwise. In regard
to the birds send you, / was much sur
prised at your valuing them SO much.
Yes, made them. ] have made manv
different kinds and on paper that was
not ruled.
Those that made YOU were some |
had had from the beginning Of nv draw
5 ing lessons. Dear friend. [ would so
much like TO converse with you. It would
4 do me so much good, but of course, cir
4 cumstances prevent. Those in whose
rharge am, are good Christian people
and help me 50 much. How / do wish
you might meet our good minister and
bis wife,
Dear friend, my whole trust is in
zsod, and ! am not in fear Of those who
kan kill the body only, and after that
~ Do no more. Jesus died on a dis
4aceful cross for our sins, and promises
30. | am with you always. even unto
20 end;' therefore J am Of good cheer
II on earth, dear friend, we never
shance to meet, ] hope to meet you il
better world than this, where the
#sfked cease from troubling and the
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-09
KNOWING HIM
TO BE KINDHEARTED
Said That She Knew She Had
Not Done As Well As She
Might Have D0ne--- Burial
AT HooSick Falls, N. \.

Windsor, Dec. 9.--Although Mary
Rogers, who was executed yesterday af-
ternoon for the murder Of her husband,
left no confession, she did in her last
hours pen letter to Superintendent
Lowell of the state prison. The letter
is as follows:
Dear Mr.. Lowell: AS | am not much
in speaking, pen you a few words as
in my expression Of extreme grateful
ness for bur friendliness bestowed on
me since in your care.
''Mr. Lowell, / may not always have
done as well as / might have done,
perhaps, but my only means Of atone
ment now for what is past is to tell you
/ am very sorry; and heartily sorry.
know that you have kind heart and
/ am bound to think that / may obtain
from you forgiveness. You know that
Jesus tells us If thy brother trespass
against you and turn again to thee,
saying l repent, forgive him.
BE We tender hearted and forgiving
even as God for Christ's sake has for
given You
In His name,
Mabel"
The body, Immediately after being cut
down, was placed in a casket in the next
room to the death chamber and was
taken on the afternoon train to Hoosick
Falls, N. u, where her mother now
resides.
Glad It Was Over.
Sheriff Peck said, after the ceremony:
There have been many unpleasant things
in the history of the case, which have
caused considerable talk. am glad that
the matter has ben finally brought to a
close"
Sheriff Peck said that while he took
no active part in the execution, he was
one Of the witnesses. He said that the
indifference shown by Mrs. Rogers to
the last was a surprise to him.
Gov. Bell Relieved.
White River Junction, Dec. 9.-Or
leaving for his home in Walden yester-
day afternoon, Gov. Bell said: II am
much relieved to know that the execu.
ton of Mrs. Rogers was accomplished
promptly, according to law, and without
hitch or unnecessary delay. 1t was
disagreeable duty have been called
upon TO perform, but notwithstanding
my personal views in regard to the mat
er, ! have acted on my oath as chief ex-
ecutive, and / belieYe I have acted in
the interest OF public good and accord
ing to the lawabiding sentiment of the
people OF Vermont The incident /:
closed, and do not care to say any
more at this time"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-09
DEsPoNDENT. TRIES SUICIDE.
Former Hotel Man Is Not Expected t.
Live.

Binghamton, N. Y, Dec. e--Hugh
Hayt, aged o2 years, well known to
hotel men throughout the country, shot
himself over the right eye at his board
ing place in this city yesterday after
noon. Dependency because Of i'll health
and business reverses was the cause.
For 81 years Mr.. Hayt conducted the
Rathbone House in Elmira. Then for
five or six years he conducted the Hotel
Bennett in this city. About four years
ago he retired from that place and soon
after than went through bankruptcy.
Early this morning the attending ply
sician thought that Mr.. Hayt might
live for several hours, but that there
was no chance for his recovery.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-09
REMOVED FOR MISCONDUCT.
United States Marshall in Nebraska
Steps Out.

Washington, Dec. 0.The president
has snmmarily removed from office Unit
ed States Marshal I. r. Matthews Of
the district of Nebraska for misconduct
in connection with the case of Richards
and Comstocle, who were recently con-
victed in that state Of illegally fenc-
ing the public domain. The sentence
Of the court was that the defendants
should remain in the custody Of the
United States marshal for six hours.
The president has information that Mat
thews Immediately turned them over
to the custody Of their counsel.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-09
FORMAL CHARGE OF MURDER.
Brought Against Young Farm Hand at
Kezar Falls, Me.

Kezar Falls, Me-, Dec. 5.--Wesley
Chick, the young farm hand who has
been held under guard on suspicion Of
causing the death by shooting Of his
great uncle, David Narney, aged IS
years, ON Wednesday night, was formal
ly arrested last night on warrant
charging murder
Chick was arraigned before Trial jus
tiee Llewellyn Wadsworth Of Hiram. He
pleaded not guilty, waived examination
and was held to await the action of the
grand jury at the March term.
Coroner w. j. Wheeler of South Paris
.began an inquest late yesterday after
noon.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-09
CHARLES B. RuMRILL.
Death Of South Barre Man After Illness
With Pneumonia.

Charles B. Rumrill died yesterday af-
ternoon at his home in South Barre, af-
ter an illness with pneumonia. He Was
born in the town of Peru, n. Y, sixty
five years ago. He is survived by wife
and daughter, who Is Mrs. Carl Rob-
bins OF South Barre. The funeral ar
rangements are not completed, but it
is thought that the service will be to-
morrow.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-09
Odd Ladies' Fair Closes Tonight.

a very enjoyable time was had by
a large number Of people at the Odd
Ladies' fair in Miles hall last evening.
A pleasing programme was given. In
addition to the numbers printed in yes
terday's paper was well rendered solo
by Miss Rose Cook. The fair will
close this evening with the following
programme:
Violin Solo-H Hungarian Rhapsodie.
....... ............... Hausex
Mrs. G. G. A. Bullock
Reading When 'Lish Played Ok
Or. r. M. Lynde
Selections BY the Mandolin and Guitar
Club
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-09
DEMAND LIBERATION
OF THE PRISONERS
Or Mutineers Threaten to Garry the
Russian "Bastile"-A Serious Sit
nation About Schusselburg
Fortress.

st. Petersburg, Dec IA serious mu-
tiny has occurred at Schusselburg fort
ress, known as the Russian Bastile, To-
Gated in the Neva river, 20 miles from
here. The troops threaten to carry the
fortress by assault unless all political
prisoners are Immediately liberated.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-09
NOT YET EXPLAINED.
Why Tested Rope Was Replaced at the
Last Moment.

Windsor, Dec. 9.-No explanation was
given this morning at the prison why the
rope which had been tested and found
satisfactory was replaced at the last
moment 3-ply Manila rope for use
in the execution of Mary Rogers. The
new rope was fastened to the crosstree
of the scaffold, it is stated, without hav-
ing been stretched. This fact resulted
in the bungling operations witnessed yes
terdaY.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-09
BRoGGINI-BRoGGINI.
Marriage Ceremony Performed on Foss
Street This Forenoon.

Pompeo Broggini and Pierina Broggini,
both Of e.,is city, were married this fore
noon at 11.00 o'clock by Justice James
Mackay at the residence, 26 Foss street.
There were only few friends Of the
parties present. Mr.. and Mrs. Broggini
will reside at 26 Foss street. The groom
is a stoneentter
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-09
IN ~ BOXES.
Alice RooseveIt's Gifts From Orient Get
Through.

Washington, Dec. o.-The valuable
presents and trophies Of Miss Alice
Roosevelt's trip to the Orient were plac-
ed in her possession yesterday. They
arrived about FIVE weeks ago, but were
given their turn in examination and
appraisement, which was concluded yes
terdav. "A messenger from the White
House paid the required duty and q big
express van brought the twenty seven
boxes to the White House. The unpack-
ing began Immediately.