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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-21
LOCAL pLAywRIGHT's PLAY.
Lured to Ruin, by w. w. Lapoint
Presented Last Evening.

'Lured to RUM a four-aet meIo-
drama, written by Theatrical Manager
W. w. Lapoint, was presented III this
city for the first time last evening az
! the opera house, by the Clara Turner
repertoire company, and Judging from
the enthusiastic manner in which il
was received BY the large audience pres.
ent it was the best hit thus far this
week.
The play is especially well ADAPTED
to Miss Turner, whose acting in the
part of Fan Washburne was the heart
and soul Of the play. The scene Of the
story starts in a mining camp in Penn
sylyania. Prescott Washburne, an In
ventor tries to sell his invention. d
hosting machine, to Howard Thorne,
superintendent OF the mines. Thorne,
being a treacherous man, resolves to
steal the invention, and to aid in bring
ing about his purpose makes love sue
cessfully to Alma, the oldest daughter
of the inventor; and the way I'M which
she is luTed to ruin gives the name of
the play.
Thorne finally has to kill the old in
ventor and slips away, taking the in
vention, also the daughter he has made
love to. Fan (Clara Turner) rough
hammered but bright daughter of the
unfortunate inventor, vows to find the
murderer of her father and to kill him.
She becomes a great actress and while
in London discovers her sister and
Thorne at their home. Thorne's loving
disposition got him into trouble. He
tried to win the clever actress for his
wife and his identity was revealed. The
closing scene il his death from poison
given him by Abrams, the jew, at the
dressing room Of the Royal Theatre.
The minor parts are full Of humor
and clever realistic effects were produced
by the appearance OF Fans famous po-
mics on the stage and also the rain
scene.
On the souvenir programme Of the
play was the notice, Watch for next
seasons attraction at the new ground
floor theatre The Vermont"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-21
THREE CHILDREN BURNED.
Explosion Of Bottle Of Gasolene in a
Greensburg, Pa, Home.

Greensburg, Pa, April 2t.--An acct
dent resulted last night from the explo-
sion Of bottle Of gasolene IN the home
of John E. Kunkle, in Maple avenue.
Three children Of the family were burn
ed to death and fourth so fearfuIly
injured that her recovery is doubtful.
Three members of the FIRE department
also were badly injured.
a. NJ. Wyant and John S. Murphy,
who attempted to rescue the children
from the burning home, were severely
burned and cut.
The parents Of the children left them
in charge of Mrs. Kunkle's mother, rs
years Of age, while they attended Holy
Week services.
After the children had been put to
bed one OF them called for q drink and
the grandmother in carrying the water
70 the child tripped. In her effort to
save herself she overturned a bottle
OF gasolene and in an instant the room
was ablaze. The parents arrived home
just as the fire was at Is height. Their
grief was pitiable- The property loss
IL $4,000.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-21
THE McKANE CASE.
Went to Jury in Washington County
Court Last Evening

The time Of Washington county court
yesterday was taken up with the argu-
ments in the Barre case Of Torrance
Mckane VS.. Marr & Gordon. which has
been on trial for nearly two weeks.
N. NJ. Gordon made the opening aran-
ment for the plaintiff. He was followed
BY j. Ii. Senter and w. A. Lord for
The defence and r. A. Hoar for the
plaintiff. After a comprehensive charge
BY Judge Munson the case went to the
jury shortly before five o'clock.
The jury came in this morning and
asked that some parts OF the testimony
be read to them again relating to the
duties Of the powder man. and also
in regard to holes and tamping. No
verdict had been bought IN ct 8
o'clock this afternoon.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-21
DUE TO EXPLOSION.
Lives Lost Last Evening in a West
Virginia Mine.

Charleston, ". Va, April 21. "a mine
explosion in the Cabin Creek Mining
company's mines near Kayford, about
80 miles above here late yesterday re-
suited in the death of five miners and
the fatal injury of three others.
The accident is said to have been
caused by d powder explosion, the re-
suit OF d miners earelessness.
About five O'Clock after many Of the
men had left the mine, there was a
sharp report followed by an explosion
which threw debris in all directions.
The tipples took fire. Nine men were
still within the mine when the explosion
occurred. OF these, four reached safety
with the assistance Of friends. Three
of the number were SO severely injured
that they are not expected to live.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-21
WOMEN BECAME HYsTERIcAL.
When Mrs. Donald Mclean was De
clared President of D. A. n.

Washington, April Fl. Mrs. Donald
Mclean, regent Of New York city chap
ter, yesterday was elected president
general Of the national society, Daugh-
tiers Of the American Revolution. The
vote resulted: Total GOO; Mrs. Mclean,
a62; Mrs. George NJ. Sternberg District
|of Columbia, 1922; blank, 8.
The announcement OF Mrs. McIlean's
election created much enthusiasm.
many women became nearly hystericai
in their demonstrations OF emotion.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-21
CIDER AND MURDER
DOWN IN MAINE
Rufus Brown, il, of Skowhegan Con-
fesses to Killing William Knights
Last Night After
Quarrel,

skowhegan, Me-, April III. Rufus
Brown, Jr., Of West Athen, last night
killed William knights OF Bingham dur.
ing q quarrel due to hard cider drink.
ing and jealousy, and today lie confessed
the crime when brought to the county
jail. Brown says knight became unduIv
familiar with Mrs, Brown aud that he,
ordering him to leave the premises,
struck him with the stock OF a gun.
fraeturing Knights skull and killing him
instantly.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-21
KNIGHTS TEMpLAR OFFICERS.
Or. Joe w. Jackson Chosen as Eminent
Commander.

At the annual conclave of st. Aldeinar
Commandery, n. II, K. z. held in Ma
sonic Hall last evening, the following
officers were elected: ]. w. jackson,
eminent commander; j. s. Wilson, gen
eralissimos n. s. Cove, captain general; ;
IO H. Reed, prelate; v. II. Ayers, IS. W.;
H g. Whitaker, J. w; Il. w. Bisbee,
treasurer; A. Il. Bruce, Recorder; Ma.
thaniel Bond, standard bearer; G. r..
Allen, Jr., sword bearer; George Inglis,
warden. The appointive officers are not
yet announced.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-21
Russian Fleet Must Vacate
French Waters.
NEUTRALITY IS ASSURED
Reports Are Current That the Baltic
Fleet Has Already Left Kamranh
Bay, But Reports Are Not
Confirmed.

London, April 2l.A despatch to the
Central News from Paris states that
that government has formally reques-
ted the Baltic feet to leave Kamranh
Bay.
There IL no confirmation here Of the
reports which have been printed that
the fleet has already left Kamranh Bay.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-21
Rumor About the Fleet

st. Petersburg, April FL The minis
try Of finance has received telegram
from confidential agent at Shanghai
giving a rumor that Vice Admiral
Roiestvensky has already passed the
Straits of Formosa without encounter
ing Vice Admiral Togo.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-21
ARE RE-ENGAGED.
Superintendent and Principal Of Mont.
pelier High School.

Z. q. Brownseombe and +. r. Thomp.
son have been re-engaged as sllperin-
tendent and principal, respectively 81
Montpelier high school.
The school board has also deciiad fo
make the park near the Union sehooI
building into base ball field. There
was considerable opposition 10 this.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-21
DEPUTY INTOXICATED.
B. F. Atherton Of Waterbury Gave Him
self Up to the Court.

Waterbury, April Ell Deputy Sheriff
h. 4. Atherton on being informed that
papers were in che hands Of the grand
jury for his arrest, walked into court
yesterday and pleaded guilty to the
charge Of intoxication. He was fneI
S. and costs
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-21
CONSUMPTION THE CAUSE.
r Arioli Died Yesterday Was For
merIy Stone Cutter.

Fioravanti Arcoli, aged IS years, died
Mt 1880 o'clock yesterday at his home
on North Main street after an illness
with consumption. He was born in 1t
ally and had been resident Of this
city about seven years. He was stone
cutter by trade but for the past year
had been conducting d grocery store on
North Main street. He leaves q widow
and two sons.
The funeral will be held from the
house at o'clock tomorrow afternoon
lnterment will be in Hope cemetery.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-21
.Aimfna 4 RevoIxer.

In aiming a revolver experts claim
that 1t is utterly useless 70 attempt to
follow a sight line, but that more sat
isfactory results are obtained when the
marksman simply looks at the object
80 be struck and fires.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-21
Request to Leave Confirmed.

Paris, April 21. Premier Rouvier
stated in the Chamber OF Deputies today
that the government had sent request
to Admiral Rodjestyensky to leave Indo-
Chinese waters which come within the
jurisdiction Of France.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-21
GOOD FRIDAY DULLNEsS.
Business at a StandstilI in London
Everybody at Church or Seaside.

London, April FL The usual bust.
ness dullness attendant upon Good Fri,
day, has prevailed today. Everyone at
tended church OF went to the seaside
The city has been very quite. No pa
pers were published even to give war
news.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-21
Anti Bucket Shop Measure

Boston, Mass, April 21. The House
today engrossed the anti bucket shop
bill,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-21
A io-Round Draw.

Mount Pleasant, Mich, April Ell
Gus Gardiner of Saginaw and Charlie
Coffey Of Brooklyn fought 10 rounds to
a draw here last night.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-21
Thirty Reported Dead.

Buffalo, n. II, April 2f.--A special
from Montreal says that 30 girls are be.
lieved to be dead as the result Of Il
fire ia the convent at St. Genevieve.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-21
ASSURANCE OF NEUTRALITY.
French Minister at Toxic Informs the
Japanese Government.

Paris, April 21.-The French minister
at Toxic has assured the japanese gov
ernment Of Frances neutrality.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-14

nounced that he would not allow the organization of municipal militia. moreover, he added, he would neither remove the troops from the city nor from the streets. and he warned the deputation he was prepared to deal with the situation should the agitation De communicated to the masses.
 In addition to increasing the pay O. the rank and file of the army, the War Department has decided to reduce the term of service by one year. The pre- sent pay of the infantry is II cents per month and the cavalry 14 cents per month.
 Fears of Wholesale PiIIaxe.
 The fears of the wholesale pillage and murder of the Jews and intelIi- gencia by the Black Hundred" have not entirely disappeared. although the strictest precautions have been taken against probable outbreaks
 TWO students were beaten to death near the Obvorny Canal last night: three house porters were murdered at their doors and many domestic ser- wants left their work announcing to their mattresses that labor was no longer necessary as now everybody was on an equality. having become ''citi- gems" and would draw government pen sions.
 An eminent diplomatic speaking of the situation today said:
 The difficulties which confront Count Witte on every side are enormous and would over-awe a man of less dominant will and capacity. His task is almost superhuman, but do not regard 1t as impossible'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-14
CUT DOWN BY CossAcKs.
Aged Persons and Children Attacked
 With Sabrea.

St Petersburg, NOV. lS.-Ihe AHleL ican Embassy has received an interest," ing report from the Consul Geherai t a. Warsaw covering the events or the last ten days and beginning with the tras- edy at the Town Hall November 2.
 He thinks that half dozen Ameri- can policemen could have dealt with the crovd on that ocasion, but squadron of Cossacks with drawn sabres charged on the unarmed populace, cutting the people down without distinction or age or sex The surgeons of the Holy spirit Hosnital. telegraphing to Count Witte. said that among ffty-three persons treated at that hospital for wounds six taan were children, several Of them be- ing under 8 years Of age.
 Demonstration of November ,.
 The demonstrations of November 5 consisted of a procession headed Dy the cIe-0v and aristocracy. numbering at Iaaaf 250 0OO persons, representing all narties favorable to the reforms.
 "To the American citizens" the Con- suI said. 'the magnitude of the enthu- siasm was impressive, but IL was Tar more so to men who never Detore hao seen openly displayed the flag or their country. - c,...
 "on the following day Governor Gen eral Scalon issued a proclamation de- cIarinR that even the intelligent classes tailed to appreciate the fact that con atitution had been promulgated and announcing that any action would only result in a revolution and anarchy.
 "consequently. he forbade meetings in the streets or squares and also street processions. adding that they would be broken up by military after three warm inrs. The Governor General permitted the people to hold meetings in closed buildings, but only on the condition that the authorities were not de- nounced.
 "In the event of these orders being disobeyed, the Governor General warn- cd the people that further gatherings would be forbidden until tranquility was restored.
 Universal Suffrage Demanded. November the National Democratic Party. which Is organizing the move ment for autonomy, held large meet ing and summoned all the parties to join i'm the struggle for a separate Parlia- ment and a separate constitution for Poland. based on universal suffrage" Tho American Con sul at Warsaw adds that the Jewish population of that city are greatly frightened and have ob- ! tained large quantities of arms with
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-14
PRINCES BUSY DAY
LOUIS OF BATTENBERG GOES
 THROUGH IT ALL.
niue Jackets of American Fleet Give a BanQuet to the Tars Whe Serve King
 Edward.

New York, Nov. 1a.---Prince Louis or Battenberg passed today in fashion that would have tested the stamina or n political candidate engaged In cam paign of the whirlwind order and stood inc strain with the fortftude worthy oi n British Admiral. He began the round of entertainments with a, reception at the Chamber of Commerce. where ne was greeted by representatives Safn. sring of captains of commerce ana finance.
 After brief breathing spell he was winfield down to Ceney Island where ne and the ofIicers Of his fleet with Ad- nniraI Evans and other representatives of the American navy attended ban ouet given by the, blue jackets or the American warships to their Britannic cousins. sS
 From the banquet a special train bore the Prince back to New York 10 appear at the Horse Show where his entrance was signal for a tumultuous welcome from great assembiage, rep- resentatiye of the fashion and wealth not-or,ly of the metropolis but of all inc principal cities of the Union.
 From the Horse Show the Prince nfoceeded to the Lambs Club whera he was the central figure of gambol at tended by the most prominent Lambs op the United States, which was con- tinued until the small hours of the morning,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-14
MAILED FIST AGAIN
EMPEROR RESOLVES ON REPREs-
 sIvE MEASURES.
Aides, Who Have DictatOrial Powers, Will Be Sent to Provinces to
 Restore Order With Strong Hand.

St. Petersburg. Nov. 14.-For the pur- pose of restoring order and for the pub lie security in the provinces chlehy affected by Agrarian disorders, 1t has been decided to send to the provinces of Saratoff, Chernigoff and Tambofr aides dc camp of the Emperor with almost dictatorial powers. They VIII not only have the right to report di- rectly to the Emperor. but also to su- persede all local officials and take over complete control of affairs.
 The instructions to the aides. which are published in an official communi- cation this morning, entrust them with the direction of all troops and police in these provinces. subordinate to them all organs of Government except the judiciary, direct them to discharge officials at their discretion. to arrest all persons considered dangerous to public security. to close all spiril shops, to suspend newspaper and other pubIications and to take other meas ures necessary for public safety.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-14
RICHARD TILLIS SELLS CAR
 LINES TO TRACTION COMPANY
De involving About $OOoOOO Closed at Midnight Whereby Mont omsy SIset Railway Properties and Parks Are to Be Con
 sodated Under Ownership of Great Philadelphia Syndicate

VI The Montgomery Street Railway and all of its properties. including the Montgomery Amusement Company. operators of Electric Park, passed into the hands of the Montgomery Traction Company last night and within the next few weeks all street car lines of Mont- gomery will be controlled by a con- solidated company backed by the great Philadelphia syndicate, which secured control of the Traction Company last March and has won confidence by its progressive management.
 By the terms of contract which was signed at midnight last night by R. D. Apperson, President of the Traction Company. representing the Philadelphia syndicate on the one side. and Richard Tillis, owner of the Montgomery Street Railway and the Amusement Company. on the other. all of the capital stock of the Street Railway, including the stock of the Amusement Company, ia purchased and Is to be transferred to MT. Apperson.
 Involves About sI.00o,00o.
 While the officials of neither com pany would give out the purchase price it is well understood that the deal in- wolves about s1.0oo.ooo.
 The Montgomery Street Railway is bonded for ss5o.o00 and these bonds are, of course, not included in the terms of the sale of the Street Railway stock.
 Since the lines of the Montgomery Traction Company were built in 1902 there have been rumors of consolida- tion of the two Montgomery companies. These rumors became more persistent last March with the announcement that the Traction Company had been purchased from its original owners by Philadelphia syndicate, which i'm cludes some of the wealthiest men in that city. These men control and operate street railroads in a number of Virginia and North Carolina cities. It was pointed out time and again that such a great syndicate would not be contented with the operation of O small line in Montgomery and that the time would come when the Montgomery Street Railway would be taken over by the Traction Company
 Early in last week W. H. Ragland, general manager of. the Traction Com pany. made hurried trip to Philadel-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-14

phia and Lynchburg, the latter city be- Ing the headauarters of MT. Apperson who is president of the Montgomery company. Mfr. Ragland returned to Montgomery Wednesday night but he would not talk of his visit to the East. Saturday morning Mir Apperson reach ed Montgomery. He was accompanied by Judge A. D Horseiey. of Lynchburg. general counsel for the Philadelphia syndicate.
 Conferred Until Midnight.
 It developed last night that negotia- tions for the purchase of all of the property of tho Montgomery Street Railway had been on since MT. Apper- son and Judge Horseley reached Mont- gomery.
 Until midnight counsel for Mir. Til- lis, counsel for Mr. Apperson, Mir. Ap- person himself and General Man ager Ragland were In confer ence at the office of Ray Rushton. When they came from the conference it was announced that the deal had been closed: that Mir. Apperson had con tract with Mr. Tillts and that the trans fer of the property would be made within a few weeks.
 As to the future of the local officials of the two companies none of those in the conference would speak. They pleaded that all their time and consid- eration had been given to consummat- ing the contract and that they were without further information as to what might be done. w. H. Ragland Is Gen. eral Manager, and the Montgomery head Of the Traction Company. c. c. Hogs head is the Superintendent W. J.. Ginnivan is General Manager of the Montgomery Street Railway and J T.. Darling Is It's Secretary and Treasurer.
 Activity of MT. TiIIis.
 Mir. Tiliis purchased all of the stock of the street railway from Capt, J. W. Dimmick in the spring of 1902. For some time Raphael Semmes of Mobile was General Manager of the company. Later Mir. Tillis took a more active interest in the property and in the last year he has given 1t much of his per- sonal attention. Under his ownership several hundred thousands of dollars have been expended in Improvements.
 About the time that Mir. Tillis &C., quired the Street Railway !. G. White & Co.,. of New York, undertook the sbuilding of the lines of the Traction Company. Last March the property was purchased by the Philadelphia sym dicate.
 The consolidated company will own and control Pickett Springs, Electric Park and Highland Oval. It Is the an nounced purpose of Mir. Appsrson to bring the consolidated lines up to the highest state of efficiency and 1t is con- fidently believed that within a few weeks the public may secure transfers
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-14
to any point in Montgomery.
 Mir. Raglaud Interviewed.

to any point Tn Montgomery. Mir. Ragland Interviewed. The transfer of tho green line to the yellow line management means the beginning of an era of street railway improvement in every sense of the word. That is what was indicated by an interview with General Manager w. H. Ragland of the consolidated com pany.
 "Of course, we can say nothing par ticular about what Is to be done in ex- ecutfng our plans." said Mir. Ragland, flor we nave not really had time to consider the future except in general way. The consolidation, however. means a general improvement In the service on all the lines formerly owned by the Montgomery Street Railway Company We will be authorized to afford the patrons of the combined lines the best facilities that are to be ob- tained. Transfers will be given all passengers from one line to another.
 Tt may be a few weeks before the work of transfer can be made complete. These facilities will be delayed as short time as possible. The Improvements will continue as rapidly as possible af- ter they have begun and In some re- spects will be continuation of the Improvements that were started about three years ago by the former owners.
 Improvements to Continue.
 '-rhe Montgomery public Is familiar with Improvements made in the old line under the ownership of Mir. Tiliis. Our policy will be to continue these Improvements. Mfr. Tillis has 'been purchasing new rolling stock as 1t was needed and this policy will be contin- ued until all of the old equipment has been replaced"
 How about the proposed line to wetumpka?' asked a representative oi The Advertiser.
 That matter" replied Mir. RagIand was presented to MT. Apperson and other owners of the property while was in Philadelphia last week and they considered it favorably. I believe the line to Wetumpka will be built, Since Mir. Apperson has been here his entire time has been taken up with the other matter"
 What are the plans for Electric Parkf" was asked
 An hour ago no one could tell whether this contract would be exc. cuted or not" replied Mir. Ragland, "sc you can see that there has been nc time for the consideration of such de. tails as the future operation of Flee. tric Park which will come under our control"
 The total mileage of street railway tracks with the two companies con. solidated will be forty and one-auarte, miles. The added mileage is twenty, six. The consolidated company will have seventy-two cars with which tf operate its lines. Mir: Apperson and Judge Horsele, VIII leave tonight for Lynchburg