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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-27
ICE HORSE RACING.
Expected that rs Fast steppers Will
Participate in 1t.

Rutland, Dec 27A meeting Of Ver-
mont horsemea was held here last night
and organization made for the formation
Of an association for ice racing this
winter.
The circuit viii include Saranac, Port
Henry and Saratoga, N. 81, Burlington,
Rutland and BELOW Falls, VT. These
places were represented BY horsemen as
Nmil as Brandon, IRA, CRstleton, Fair
Haven, Poultneg and Clarendon.
Probably - fast horses viii partiei-
pate III the various classes.
These officers were elected Presi-
dent, !. N. Chase. Brandon; secretary,
J n, Callahan, Fair Haven; treasurer,
Louis Miner, Rutland executive com
mittee, Attorney Walter X. Farnsworth;
chairman, j. II. Dugan and Wayne
Bailey.
Purses OF $500 viii be awarded.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-27
ANNUAL PARISH MEETING.
Reports Showed Universalist Church to
BE ii Good Condition.

The ANIMAL meeting OF the members Of
Che Uniyersalist palish was hell last
evening in the church parlefs, there l,e
ing a goodiy number present. Routine
business was transacted, the laports 0f
the various committees read aal 3.li-
GERS elected for the ensuing year
The result Of the election oi terB
was IS follows. Al G Eay, clefL \. M.
Hollister, chairman Of the board oi lla,
tees, with Frank jackson aud Homer
Camp rs the other members ef the boaia.
Dr. Lynde was made treasurer i.d
Adolph B. Lane collector, with 'eJsl
Carr and NJ r. Rogers auditors.
The reports Of the various committees
and that OF the trustees we're heard.
The church was shown 70 be 10 a -four
islsnQ condition.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-27
NICHOLAS THANKFUL.
Russian Emperor SO Telagraphs Kaiser
Williams.

Berlin, Dee. a. The Tageblatt says
it learns from a diplomatic source that
Emperor William has received from Em-
per0r Nicholas q telegram OF thanks for
his congratulations uH the Russian eni-
paror's name day in which the latter re-
ferraJ hopefully 70 the present situation
in Russia, saying We regoing through
trying times, still hope that ihis sc-
yere ctisM viii sa6n be passed without
inaictina ifrcPalabIe damaga on The
country
Tie papers informant denies that I'm
peror Nicholas disggrees with the mem
bers Of his cabinet regarding tho question
of universal suffrage. Elc says that his
majesty IS in full harmony with Count
Witte on that matter, bat that ia en
perof demands Ee viii have he preroga-
live 81 deciding oil the form OF suffrage.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-27
NO PROSECUTION FOR CONTEMPT.
Leslie c. Colby Settles His Troubles
With United States Judge Wheeler.

St Al5ans. Dec 25H. ". Mott, re-
feree in bankruptcy having certified to
JudQo Hoyt H. Wheeler, Of Brattleboro,
that Leslie G. Colby. former manager Of
tho store Of LoFa Colby, son & Co., Of
Albrg Springs, bankrupt debtors, has
testified fully and freely i'll an matters
pertaining to the affairs Of the company
Mr. Colby win not have 70 appear be-
fore the United States district court to
answer to a charge d contempt Of court
In not appearing not later than December
befofe the bankruptcy court Colby
Mas arrested Decembeg on a copias is
sued by Judge Wheeler.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-27
Issued By the Governor Cen
eraI Of Moscow Today.
CALLING ON THEM FOR AID
And That They Side With the Troops
and Police in Preservation Of Or
der--Firing Continued to
Midnight.

Moscow, Dec. 27.-I'iring in the city
was continued until midnight. The gov
ernor general issued an appeal 70 The
people. He urged citizens not 70 trust
10 the false interpretations given the re-
cent manifesto, calling on them 70 give
up the strike aud to take sides with the
troops ani police in the preservation Of
order, resting on the assurance that the
lawful authorities viii know how 70
protect the lives and property Of citi-
zens from all attempts on the part Of
evil disposed persons
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-27
DoUBAssoFrs REPORT.
states That 1900 People Have Been
Killed IN Moscow.

London Dec o. The st. Petersburg
correspondent Of The Times in des-
patch dated Dec 20 says
"Govemof D9ubassoif, teleuaphing
yesterday, reported that $1,000 persons
had been killed or wounded NJ Mos
cow
"The latest ness from Moscow says
that the First regiment Of Don Cos
sacks, the Ircf dragons and the Nesyih
regiment Of infantry, mutinied and are
confined to their barracks
3 am informed from good source
that 1000 persons were killed and 49,
600 wounded The leyalationaries are
making no headwaF but they show no
signs oG exhaustion.
a correspondent reports that the 10.
eomotiye Of an incoming express was
blown UP at Wilma saturday night.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-27
SEVERAL CASES 10 TRY.
or Alleged Hazing at Governor Naval
Academy.

Annapolis, Md, Dee. 27.-An official
statement has ben made at the academy
that the board Of investigation had Sc
cured sufficient evidence 70 justify the
filing of charges Of hazing against a large
number Of midshipmen. and a court mar
ial would be assembled to try these
charges Immediately upon the conclu-
sion of The work Of tne board, which IS
only taking up eases which occurred
during The present scholastic year,
The court martial OF Midshipmau
'Freamor Coffin, Dr., Of the third class.
en- the charge Of hazing NIidshipman
Jcrdone r. kHnbrough, Of the fourth
class, VIII begin on Thursday Of this
week
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-27
CHIEF or POLICE STABBED.
Was Attempting to Arrest Party Of Ital-
ians at Torrington, Conn.

Torrington, Conn. Whleattempt-
ing to arrest party Of Italians who
were lighting Robert hewitt, a police.
meu, was fatally shot, ana Il s. Hull,
cIiief of police, was stabbed early yes
tsrlay. The fight occurred of East
BraEgh street, near the Catholic GENE
tevy about O'Clock Eight Italians, ex-
cited by Christmas good cheer, were
shooting at each other when the police ap-
pearcd, and the Italians turned their
weapons against them. Chief Hull is ex-
Dected to recover
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-27
B. B. HAYES, FUNERAL.
Was Held at Morrsville Yesterday AT
tsfn0on.

NorrivIlc. Dec. 81 The remains Of
II. b, Hawe8, d former resident, were
brought here FROM his home in Barre
yesterday FOR intermant ia the family
lot IN Pleasant View cemetery. 4 large
number Of relatives accompanied the re-
mains here. Funeral services were held
AT Pnifer Methodist Episcopal church At
o'eloek, D. M, and were conducted BY
Key. n A. Smith.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-27
TO SELL ASSETS.
Defunct Merchants National Bank Of
Rutland to Pay Final Dividend.

RutIaud, Dee q. D. d. Muir, re-
eeiver oi the defunet Merchants Nation
Al bank ot this city. viii sell AT auc-
tion at the court house here january 1884
all Tile assets 81 the bank This is pre-
parat0ry % the payment of the iinal5
dividend to the depositors, The assets
aggregate about 100000.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-27
MORAY EMPLOYS A sLEUTH.
District Attorney Proposes to See About
This Liquor Business Himself.

Boston, Dec. 27On account OF the
attitude of the Boston police commission
in refusing him the services OF an officer
in his Investigations regarding the sale
of liquor at hotels ia the city, District
Attorney John r. Moran has, it was
learned last night. employed at his per
sonel expense i detective TO make the
desired Investigations.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-27
Al GOVERNORS DINNER.
State Railroad Commissioners and Their
Wives Were Entertained.

Walden, Dec 81 GOV. and Mrs. G. J..
Bell today entertained the members Of
the State Railroad Commission and their
wives at dinner Those present besides
tile governors family were Mr.. and
Mrs. Fuller C Smith of ST. Alhsns, Mr..
and Mrs. George Howard Of Craftshmy,
and Air. and Mrs. II. $. Bingham Of
Bennington.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-27
SAILORS MUTINY
ON WARSHIPS
Declared That They Would DO Nothing
Against the Rcvolutionists, and
Oficers Wcre powerless
20 At

st. Petersburg. Dee ~ Mutiny has
broken ont among tie sailors on the
Russian warships Ahrek, admiral, Kor
niloif ard 0kean and three torpedo boats
lying az Libau. Orders were given to
The vessels to proceed e Riga to co-
with The land forces in queiling
the revolt there. The crews refused IS
obey orders, declaring they would do
nothing against the fevelutionists The
officers were powefless in the face Of
this refusal and The ships are still ~
ing at Libau.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-27
HUTcHEN Ns--cLEMENT.
Marriage at Orange Saturday Evening
Was Pretty Atfair.

Orange. Dee. ~ fhe home Of Mrs.
Ayra Clement was the scene Of pretty
wedding, when her daughter, Ella Ma
bel was united in marriage to Herbert
Frank Hutchins Of East Barre Saturday
evening, December 70, at $3.50 o'clock
hF tie Rev Lewis Dexter Of West
Ropshafn. Ihe ceremony took place un-
de3 ID arch III holly and evergreen. The
maid Of honor was Miss Mary Kelley Of
burlington and the best man was Ned
Hutehins of East Barre, cousin Of the
groom. Only the relatives Of the con
tracing parties witnessed the ceremony.
after 4 short wedding trip Mr.. aud
AIfs. Hntchins viii ba At home to their
friends in East Barre.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-27
OPPOSED BY PRESIDENT.
Proposed Collection Of Gifts for His
Daughter, Alice

Washington, d. G ], Dec. 2iA state
ment given ont 1T the White House to-
day says that the president particularly
wishes that the proposed collection Of
funds for wedding presents tor Miss
Roosevelt, AS outlined IN despatch from
Baker City. Oregon, should not be made.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-27
ATTEMPT 10 POISON.
aQucen Titaniaa was Sent scme Poison
ed Candy

Albany, Y. u, Dec. 27 Miss Elsie
Snith. who was Queen Titania7 in
tie Albany Halloween carnival Of 1904,
yesterday reported TO the police that she
received through the mail Monday
box of candy containing poison. a
druggist WIN analyzed tho contents, de-
clalas that the candy contained enough
paris green and other poisons to Kill
lilo whole family The police and post
Office authorities are investigating the
case
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-27
MAsTERFuL DEFENSE.
Presented BY Judge Hamilton in rnsur-
ance Hearing.

New York, Dee. 25. John q. Mccall.
secretary of the New York Life, today
presented 10 the legislative inycstigat-
ing committee the statement of judge
Andrew Hamilton, now in Paris The
statement is masierful defense Of the
legal and legislative business done by
Judge Hamilton for tae benefit Of the
New York Life and othsr companies
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-27
Card Of Thanks.

We wish To extend our sincere thanks
To thief riends and neighbors who 50
kindly assisted As during the illness,
death aud burial oi our sister and espeei.
ally Mrs. Almon Downing who took such
good care OF her; also for the floral
tributes.
Mrs. 4. L. Downing,
Airs. J. Silver,
James Pedlosa,
Antoine Feslrosa.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-27
THOMPSON THOMPSON.
Marriage at the Congregational ParsOn-
age Last Evening.

st tie Congregational parsonage last
evening the marriage oi Charles w.
Thompson and Sophia Thompson, both
d tins city. Tho groom Is 4 tool sharp
enei by occupation.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-27
AGENTS BLUNDER
CAUSED COLLISION
He Ordered Passenger Train
10 Proceed, Thinking That
Freight Had Reached Sta
ton Where They We're To
Meet.

South Royaiton, Dec. 2T--In q head
on collision between q passenger train
and freight threefowths of mile
north Of this station on the Central Ner-
mont railroad early this morning, nearly
dozen persons we're injured, some Of
them severely, but none fatally. Both
locomotives wese badly wrecked the
baggage eat and The mail ear were re-
dueed to splintefs and the road was torn
mp for some distance.
There were orders to hold the north
bound passenger train at this station
until the arrival of the freight, 50 that
they could pass. The agent here held
the passenger train, according to the
orders But on going ont into the depot
yard he saw 4 second engine, and this
he took to be the freight, which was
scheduled TO meet tie passenger train
at this place. So he gave tie order for
The passenger tFaip 70 NTFeeeed north
The~trein bsf 5dae less tbaN mile
when the crash came rhe frdeht train
was moving at i e7oa rate ot speed
as Was also the pa senger, the trainmea
of each belipying that they had the
right Of way II Tho accident bad hap
pened little north there would have
been terrible remt, as the freight
md lust cleared a long high bridge.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-27
JUDGE HAsELToN BETTER.
Supreme Court Official Able to Be About
Each Day.

Hyde Park, Dee 27.The condition
of Judge Seneca llaselton Is now impioy-
itg, and he Is able to be about part Of
The tima each day. His nurse has re-
turned 20 Burlington.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-27
NOW ALMOST WELL.
Henry Clark Of Richford, Who Toex
Wood Alcohol.

Riohford, Dee % Henry Clark, one
of the party Of wood alcohol victims.
has returned from Montreal where he
has been undergoing treatment for his
eyes during the past two weeks lie
has now nearly recovered from his ILL
ness.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-27
CHILD ATE TABLETS.
Which Had neea Left by Phyaician for
His Mother.

Newport, llec 27 ihe three years
Old son ~ losepb Handy j dead, from
Tie effects 81 eating tablets which had
been lett BY d physician for his motller
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-27
A TERRORIST PLoT?
At ANY Rate, Russian Government Has
Arrested so People for 1t.

st. Petersburg, Dec 2I-It is report
ed that d military terrorist plot has been
rests have been made ID connection with
the discovery.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-27
Balance

The committe on property reported
recommending six new chairs for the po-
lice station. Ordered.
The same committee reported on trees
on tho city farm that ought to be cigt.
and stated the number would make
about so cords Of wood. The COMMITTEES
recommended they be cut by city ana
The wood used on poor farm, city hall,
etc. The report was accepted and taa
committee was delegated to instruct
Supt. Bruce what trees to cut down
The committee on health reported on
the physicians neglecting to report births
and said the offending physicians Had
agreed 70 comply with the law in the
future Accepted.
Bids for printing the annual city re-
port were submitted as follows:
n ]. Roberts ... $3.50 a page
:. w. Cummings ...... 1.35 a p.tae
Il was voted to accept the lowest
bid, and the printing committee was in-
structed TO make contract with Mr..
Roberts. The report Of the street coin
mittee on making a settlement with
The abutters OH South sain street vas
read and accepted
IN offer from Smith Bros. was r..
ported quoting S15 thousand for three
inch bridge plank.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-12-27
Costs of Maintenance Of
Streets and Sidewalks
FOR PAST II MONTHS
Wood to Be Cut on Poor Farm--Rs-
port of Street Committee on Ger
tain Attachments on So. Main
Street Paving Accepted. -

A regular meeting of the board OF
aldermen wses held last evening. The
monthly report Of the street commits
sioners was read 1t states what has
been done and gives the appropriations
for each department under their juris-
diction and expenditures in each for the
eleven months ending Dec. 1st The
report says that the season just closed
has been the most successful Of any in
our history and along the lines Of per-
manent work there has been more ac-
complished than ever before. the streets
constructed this year will last with
very little care
Financial statement
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-10
Supposed Spies Arrested in Toxic

yesterday morning at the request of
the governor of French Indo-China.
May Have Escaped Togo
LONDON, May t0.-A dispatch 10
the exchange telegraph company from
st. Petersburg, says II Is reported
there that the Russian cruisers Almaz
and Jemtchug belonging 10 the rear
admiral Voelkersam's division of Vice
Admiral R~ojestvensky's squadron
have eluded the Japanese war ships.
Cassini Transferred.
WASHINGTON, May l0.-Count
| Cassini, Russian ambassador To this
| country, has been transferred TO Ma
drid. He will be succeeded here by
Baron Rosen. until recently Russian
minister to Toxic. Cassini will leave
here In June.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-10
Red Flag Of Revolution

REVAL, European Russia. May 10
AT a large meeting Of workmen
here today which was attended by
delegates from st. Petersburg and a
number Of masked men, 1t was de-
cided to proclaim a three days strike
In connection with labor day, May IA.
1t was further determined to serve
fresh demands upon the employers
uncoupled with the intlmation II they
were not complied with inside Of
twelve hours the destruction of facto-
ries by fire would follow.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-10

Il. M. Payne, who is In this city
from Chickasha, Indian Territory, II
the U. 8. commissioner In that city be
fore whom the Black brothers and
John Murphy had their preliminary
hearing on the charge Of train rob
berry. The commissioner bound then
over to await the action Of the grand
Jury in the judicial district in which
the alleged crime was committed.
Hence 1t was that the men were
brought to Las Vegas. They were
indicted by the grand Jury at the las
term Of court and their case continued
till the present term.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-10
President Roosevelt Gives
Declaration Of His Principles

conditions that now exist In regard to
transportation affairs in this country.
No compromise bill from congress
will be accepted"
Published statements to the effect
that the president would be forced tc
accept denomination by the people
who would be aroused by the failure
OF congress to enact remedial legisla'
ton, was shown him. He expressed
himself most emphatically that he
would not be swayed from his deter.
mination by advances that might be
made to him, no matter In what dis.
guise they came.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-10

OMAHA. May 10.-The Bee quotes
President. Roosevelt as making the
emphatic statement that he will not be
q candidate for reelection. 1t says:
"You are authorized to state that |
viii not again be a candidate for the
office OF president of the United
States. There are no strings on this
statement. l mean It, l made my
speech at Denver for tho purpose of
convincing the people of my earnest
ness in regard to the matter Of rail-
road legislation. l will not be salts
fled with any compromise that does
not bring relief to the people from
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-10

At the banquet at the Planters Ho-
tel in st. Louis tonight. held for the
purpose Of making the formal an
nouncement Of Las Vegas as the loca'
ton for the Fraternal City. It Is ex'
pected the following Las Vegans will
be present: +. II. Pierce, Dr.. J. M
Cunningham, Jas. g. McNary, Col. r,
q. Twitchell, Harry W. Kelly and A
M. Blackwell. w. B. Jansen Of the
Santa Fe will also be present and
he will represent Las Vegas as well
as his company.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-10

TOXIC, May ION. a. Il. Bougo,n,
a prominent Frenchman and his etep
son. +. Strange. an Englishman, have
been arrested here as spies.
Fatal Deficiency.
SAIGON, May 10.-'rhe main Rus
sian squadron Is said TO be well pro-
visioncd but short Of tobacco and CT
CARS. II is considered likely Neboga-
toff's division has already passed the
cape.
Ships Sail On.
SAIGON, May l0.-The Russian
cruiser Jemtchug and the Russian
auxiliary cruiser, Rion, belonging to
Admiral Rojestvenskys squadron ar.
rived off cape ST. James near here
during the night Of May s and left
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-10
II Evidently Is.

ST. PETERSBURG, May 1870
cial democrats declare that their pro
gram includes a demonstration
throughout Russia on Sunday and
that they are provided with bombs
and dynamite with which to fight the
troops II the latter interfere. The
purpose Is evidently to make trouble
but everywhere precautionary meas
ures have been taken and the author
tiles are convinced that the disorders
will be comparatively insignificant
and that they will easily be suppress
Eed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-10

ing that society and the New York
state superintendent Of insurance from
proceeding further with respect to
the proposed amended charter of the
Equitable which was sent to the III.
p%erintendent for his approval. The
amended charter provides for the mu-
tuaii2atiun OF the society.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-10
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
q Race Meet.

June 8, 9 and 7 . race meet will .
. b held In Lac Vegas under the .
. auspiess o. the Western Racing cir =
. cult. The best hersss In the west .
. Will bs here. Liberal purses will .
. b effsrsd and the program will =
. b attractive. PartIeulars will b .
. elvsn upon application 70 r. Z. .
. Twitehsll. president, Or r. J. Tau =
. peri SECRETARY Of the Lac Vegas =
. Driving association. =
- -
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-10

Miss Edna Hawkins o. health.seek.
or staying ut the residence Of Thos.
Foster, was greatly concerned about
relatives after reading In. The Optic
last evening Q telegraphic account OF
the awful tornado that laid waste the
town Of Marquette. Kansas. at mid.
night Monday night. Her parents re.
side In the eastern part Of that Ill.
fated city and she fears for their safe
".
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-10
Equitable Plans.

NEW YORK, May 10.-Justice Nc.
Lean Of the New York supreme court
today denied the application Of Her.
bert G. Tull. a Philadelphia policy
holder Of the Equitable Life assurance
society. for an injunction restrain.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-10
Brief Meadow City Paragraphs

vigorous hands. Two new cars Will
DO here before the month ID out, the
road will be placed In the best OF con-
dillon and Las Vegas and the hot
springs will be favored with q first
class service.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-10

The Investment and Agency corpo'
ration will negotiate the purchase and
sale Of ranch and city property. mort.
gage loans and investments generally.
Office will open about May 18th. Ap.
plications can now be made to A. A.
Jones, J. II. Stearns or A. B. Smith.
4.133
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-10

Something doing on the street car
matter but no positive sale up to this
afternoon. Unless unexpected diff
culties are put in the way of the deal,
the company will pass into new and
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-10

Il Is now up to the entertainment
committee Of the Commercial club to
arrange q fitting celebration for Sat.
urday evening on account Of the san.
itarium victory.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-10

The coming Of the sanitarium to Las
Vegas will not put any further away
the achievement Of the reservoir. In
fact II will help along the other enter
prise wonderfully.