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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-05
MINISTER
Is MISSING
Rev. 0. D. Clapp Disappeared
in St. Adams.
VISITING in THAT CITY
Was Last Seen Monday When He Said
That He Was Going Out Sugaring
Feared That He May Have
Become Lost.

st. Albans, April 5.-The disappear
ance Of the Rev. o. d. Clapp Of North
Hero who came to this city TO attend o
preachers meeting is troubling the peo-
pie at the place where he was stop
ping, and the police have been asked to
assist in the search. He is quite an ell
derly man, and it is feared that some
harm has come to him.
Mr.. Clapp came Monday and was ta-
ken to the house where he had been as
signed. He went away from the house
a short time after arriving and said
that he was going out to the woods to
secure some maple syrup to take home
with him. He left his grip at the house.
Since that time he has not been seen
here, and there is no trace Of him any
where. There is no suspicion of foul
play, but it is feared that he may have
lost his way or that he may have been
taken sick on the way.
The Rev. Mr.. Clapp is well-known as
a Methodist clergyman.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-05
RAILROAD HELPS TOWN.
Richford Takes Place of Buffalo as Dis
tributing Place.

Richford, April 5.--The Canadian Pa
eifc Railway Co. will erect another
large -four shed here. The shed will be
built across the tracks from the eleva-
tor and will be 80 720 feet in size.
With the platforms the total width
will be 96 feet. The capacity viii be
$4,000 barrels. 1t is expected that per-
manent employment will be given to
from twelve to twenty men.
The shed recently built here, which
win be duplicated in dimensions by the
new one, has been leased to the Ameri-
can Cereal Co. The shed erected during
the past year at West Derby, 50 II
344 feet in size is not large enough for
the increasing flour trade of the rail-
way. This shed is used entirely by the
Pittsbury company OF Minneapolis. The
Washbun and other great milling firms,
therefore, require more room and TO
accommodate them the new shed will
be erected here.
Richford is now the distributing
point for New England instead of 5uf-
falo, n. ", from which place the -four
was formerly shipped
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-05
FUNERAL OF GERTRUDE SCOTT.
Held This Afternoon from Home of Mrs
William Paul.

The funeral of Gertrude, the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Scott, who died
Monday in Albany, N. Y, where Mr..
and Mrs Scott are now residing, was
held this forenoon at ten o'clock from
the home Of Mrs. Scott's mother, Mrs.
William Paul of Ayers street. There
was large attendance of relatives and
friends. The Rev. r. A. Poole oficiated,
and the interment was in Hope ceme-
terry.
The floral tributes were as follows:
Pillow, "Our Darling" from father and
mother; carnations, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Paul and family; pillow, Ger
trude," Mr.. and Mrs Ed Tobin; Gala
lilies, Mr.. and Mrs. William Carswell; j;
roses, Mr.. and Mrs. w. M. Holden; car
nations, Mr. and Mrs. A. Ross, MIR. and
Mrs. James Dean, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Troup, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reaside,
Mr.. and Mrs. Clark Holden, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ira Lawrence, Frank Paul, Mrs.
Lake and John Collins, Mrs. Bassett
and Mrs. Faulkner, Mr. and Mrs. Nor
timer, Mr.. and Mrs. Morris, Mr.. and
Mrs. Graham, Florence Cay, Mr.. and
Mrs Carson, Phillip and Walter Hal
vosa, Mrs. S. e. White; and the fol-
lowing from friends in Albany, n. ".
Wreath, Mr.. and Mrs. John Berry; roses,
Sunday school class; carnations, school
mates, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Grant and fam
ily; roses and forget me-nots, Ethel and
Ernest Gloreher; cafla lilies, Helen
Burke.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-05
TALK OF THE TOWN.

Charles Baldwin went to Burlington
today on business.
Wallace Bruce went to Tilton, n. H.,
today on a visit.
Thomas Gaul went to Northield this
afternoon on business.
Joseph sanguinetti went to New York
today on business trip.
Litany and address at the Church of
the Good Shepherd this evening at Z
o'clock.
Neil Morrison returned yesterday
from a several days visit with relatives
in Lingwick. r. q.
The Northern Hotel livery received a
carload Of new buggies yesterday for
heir livery business.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Riley returned to-
day from Worcester, Mass, where
they have been on visit.
There will be meeting of the For
eign Lodge of Masons Friday evening
in Masonic hall. Important.
The Over the Teacups will hold a
business meeting with Mrs, Rickert to-
morrow afternoon at 2:30.
MIS-. ~. W. l4dHiE allA 3lASS 4Ath1ss
Tubbs are visiting in West Topsham
at the home Of the latter's parents.
Regular meeting of Sanctuary Gran
ite City, S. OF A., will be held in +. of
A. hall Thursday evening at 1880 sharp.
Henry Denning, who has been travel
ing with the National Stock Show
company for the past year, returned to
his home in this city this morning for
a weeks visit.
The executive committee Of the
Young Mems club are making arrange
ments for moving into their club room
in the Worthen block. recently vacated
by the Vincitia club.
The Barre Council, Knights of Col
umbus, will work the first and second
degrees at the Montpelier Council to-
night. All members wishing to 60
from this city take the 7:15 car There
will be a special car for Barre after the
meeting.
The contest for the st. Monica club
pipe closes this, Wednesday, evening,
April s, at Z p. m. All teams are re-
quested to be present at the hour mem
toned
Father Lonergan of White River
Junction ana rather ONell OF North
field returned to their homes this after
noon after visit with Father Cray of
this city.
AT the business meeting of the Phi
Jonathan club. held last evening, the
following officers were elected; Presi-
dent, Miss Isham; Vice President, Miss
Wheelock; Secretary, Mrs. j. w.
Vaughan; Treasurer, Mrs. j. w. Jack
son, Director, Mrs. O. d. Mathewson.
Supt. Of Streets Fred Bruce says the
wages paid him are the same as the
city paid Alex. Bruce. The former SUI
perintendent was paid extra for over
time and in voting to pay the new
superintendent for overtime the coun-
ell was only treating him the same as
it had treated Alex. Bruce.
A liberal reward will be paid to the
finder of gold watch lost on Main
street or Depot square yesterday. The
watch is valued for its associations and
il found by anyone please return il
to DIR. ]. Henry jackson, South Main
street.
Hayes Bassett has returned from Hea-
ton hospital, where he had an operation
performed by DIR. Chandler of Montpelier
for the removal of a cyst.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-05
AT THE STATION.
All the Permanent Men Are Now Locat-
ed There-Positions Assigned.


Things are assuming shape at the fire
department station, after the reorgani-
zation, and Chief Gladding hopes To
have everything running smoothly soon.
All the permanent tiremen are now To-
Gated in the building, j. @. Goodrich
moving in this afternoon. Goodrich has
been assigned to drive the hook and
ladder truck. His business is that of
teaming, and he has been a member Of
the volunteer department for a good
many years. The other driver Is i. e.
Williams, and he will guide TOM and
Jerry" on the chemical, position he
has already held, being the first perma-
nent fireman engaged by the city. Ben
Gilley who has been driving the hook
and ladder truck becomes first assistant
to the chief. Charles Emerson, the other
permanent man, was formerly employed
as a Jumper. He has been fireman for
many years.
All the assistant engineers are old
firemen, and the call men chosen last
night were generally members Of the
old volunteer department, so that Chief
Gladding will not have to break in new
men. Former Chief Charles ii. Camp
bell has kindly volunteered to do what
he can to assist, as has former Chief
Nelson ID. Phelps.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-05
TO DELICATE SCHOOL
NEXT SATURDAY
New Mathewson Building on Elm Street
viii Be Thrown Open to the Public
Dedication Exercises in the
Evening.

The Mathewson school building on
Elm street which is now receiving the
finishing touches, viii be dedicated next
Saturday and the following week, on
the opening of the spring term Of school,
the building. will be used for the first
time. This makes the ninth building
in the public school system of the city,
three being located in the central por-
tion of the city and including the high
school building, four in the north end,
one in the south end and the ninth in
the northeast section. The Mathewson
building is the largest of all, contain
ing twelve rooms. The Spaulding build
ing, the next in size, contains eight
grads and the high school.
On Saturday afternoon and evening
the building will be thrown open to
the public for inspection and for the
dedication exercises, the latter being
held in the evening. From two TO
Ave o'clock there viii be an opportuni-
ty to inspect the building in its every
arrangement, from basement to garret, -
heating apparatus, plumbing, ventila-
tion, lavatories, fire escape system, etc.
There will be a committee present TO
explain the arrangements.
In the evening, from half past seven
to half past ten O'clock the reception and
dedication exercises will be held. The
guests will be received by Superinten-
dent Of Schools @. ID. Mathewson and
Mrs. Mathewson, c. II. White, one of
the high school instructors, and Mrs.
White, and B. w. Hooker, president
Of the school board commission, and
Mrs. Hooker. The receiving party viii
stand in the main hall of the building,
and the brief exercises viii be held in
the same ROOM The programme will
include: Prayer, brief sketch of Barre
schools by K. s. Currier, and address
by State Superintendent of Education
Walter Il. Ranger, and benediction.
A cordial invitation is extended to
all citizens Of the city--adult citizens
and it is probable that there will be
a large number to take advantage of
the opportunity to see the completed
building. Invitations have been sent
to Coy. and Mrs. g. J. Bell, the Vermont
congressional delegation, the state SUI
perintendent of education, the normal
school principals, the county examiners
Of teachers, representatives Of Vermont
colleges, the teachers of neighboring
high schools and seminaries, including
Goddard, Montpelier, Northfield and the
other nearby towns. Already number
have signifed their intention of being
present
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-05
City Council Makes Short
Work Of
SELECTING CALL FIREMEN
All Receive Unanimous Confirmation
Three Assistant Engineers Selected
From Call Men--H. H. Hodg-
don Supt. Fire Alarm.

The selection Of the reorganized fire
department was completed az meeting
Of the Board of Aldermen last evening.
Thirty call men were selected in a
30 minute session. The mayor nominate
ed Benz. e. Gilley to be first assistant
engineer and he was unanimously con-
firfned
The other assistants are call men, and
were named and unanimously confirmed
as follows:
Werner f. Beck, second assistant en-
gineer.
Frank Z. Morgan, third assistant en-
gineer.
W. L. Stowe, fourth assistant en-
gineer.
The balance Of the 80 call men are
as follows:
Joseph L. Pierce, Henry S. Wilkin.
Latham G. Beck, Arthur G. Jones.
G. O. AyeriIl. Henry r. Russ.
Cassius w. Camp. Frank G. Rogers.
Edward M. Tobin. Jesse G. Wiley.
Earl @. Cutler. Archie F. Durfee.
Clarence f, Cutler. Erwin Lawliss.
Ira j. .Stemm. Creamer j. Allen.
Percey D. Barnes. Clinton E. Parker.
William A. Clark j. @. Castoni.
Charles A. Page. Charles Plouff
Thomas G.. Bailey. Frank Bartlett.
VIM. Emerson Colyin.
Michael James Hamef.
These names We're unanimously con-
firmed, and Henry II. Hodgdon was
named for fire alarm superintendent and
unanimously confirmed.
b. A. Eastman having declined to
serve as fish and game warden, j. G.
Dyer was named to succeed him and he
was confirmed by vote of to /.
A plumbers license was granted G.
w. Ayerill & Co.
The matter of what nights the Fire.
mems Club has in the new fire station
meeting room was referred to the fire
committee to look into and report
back
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-05
MONTPELIER TO CELEBRATE.
preliminaries for Observing Most I'm
portant Event in Its History.

Montpelier, April 5.--As the result of
d meeting of citizens held in the city
court room last evening, the prelimi-
nary arrangement for celebrating on Oc-
tober 10 next, the centennial of the
establishment of the capital of the state
at Montpelier. Only a few were pres
sent, but considerable interest was shown
by them. The city of Montpelier on
March z, the annual meeting, voted to
appropriate ST. 900 for the purpose, and
the city council wanted to be headed in
the right direction toward expending it.
Hence the meeting last evening.
Mayor Cory at once called a special
meeting Of the city council for this
evening in the city council chamber,
when this committee win meet the city
fathers and at once get down to busi-
ness. When the business Of organiza
tion IS completed another public meet
ing win be called to further discuss
the matter.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-05
state Lodge oficers At BetheI.

Bethel, April s, State Grand Master
Merton, st. Albans; 7. G. NJ, Sam A.
Reed, Windsor: Grand Secretary, Mrs.
L. L, Boyce, Barre; President Rebekah
Assembly, Mrs. A. NJ Landry, Brattle-
boro; v. p, Mrs. G. Bond, st. Johns
bury Grand Conductor, Miss Karlene
Hutchinson, Bradford; +. w. Jackson,
Barre; Grand Marshall and @. ID. d. ..
S. Chilson of Burlington, installed the
officers of the local Rebekah Lodge, No.
10, last evening. Eleven candidates
were introduced to the mysteries OF
the Rebekahs by Randolph Lodge, who
exemplifled the degree efficiently, i'm
pressively and instructively. Reparttes
and banquet followed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-05
wonders Of the Yellowstone Park.

The wonders Of the Yellowstone Park
will be shown by Col. A. G. Brown OF
Montpelier, in stereopticon lecture, to
be given this evening at 1880 o'clock at
the First Baptist church. Many beau
tiful colored views of the scenery OF
the Yellowstone Park viii be given mn
der the auspices Of the Baptist Baraca
class, and is free to the people Of Barre.
There will also be musical program
as follows: solo, A Year Ago., Lloyd,
by Miss Jennie Mann; duet, Dews Of
the Summer Night, by Mrs. w. 4. Per.
.ry and w. d. Kidder; quartette, spring
song, "Pinseppi"
Supper by the Ladies' Aid society
will precede the lecture.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-05
LAID TO REST.
Funeral of Angler NJ. Jackman Held
This Afternoon.

The funeral of Angler M. Jackman,
an old resident of this city whose body
was brought here on the early train
this morning from Bridgeport, Conn,
was held at o'clock this afternoon from
the Universalist church. The Rev. Mr..
Dillingham; of Bridgeport, the pastor Of
the deceased, was the officiating clergy
man. The church was well filed with
the older residents of this city and also
of Montpelier. There were an especially
large number of beautiful floral offer
ings. The singing was furnished by a
quartette composed of Edmund Mitchell,
Miss Emma Phillips, Mrs. w. Fl. Gale
and w. H. Pitkin.
The pail bearers were John NJ and
eGorge w. Jackman, two sons of the
deceased, w A. Lord and Fred r. Garlic
ton of Montpelier, J. M. Taft and F.
j. Martin Of this city. The interment
was in the family lot in Elmwood Gene
tery
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-05
BRUCE-PEAcHA.
Well. Known Barre Young People United
in Marriage This Morning.

Miss Ida Peacha and Wallace Bruee,
two we'll known young people Of this
city, were united in marriage this morn
ing at nine o'clock by Fr. Cray, the
ceremony taking place at the residence
OF the brides sister, Mrs. John Bresaw
of North Main street. Only the rela-
tiyes and immediate friends were pres
emit Mr.. and Mrs. Bruce left today
for Tilton, NJ H., where they will spend
their honeymoon. The bride was for
merly a clerk in the store Of Homer
Fits The groom is employed as a stone
cutter, and has been for some time a
member of Company Il.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-05
BUSINESS MEN ATTENDED.
James Mathewson's Funeral Held from
His Late Home.

The funeral of the late James Ma
thieson, the well known granite dealer,
who died Monday morning, was held
at o'clock this afternoon from the
house on Garfield avenue, the Rev. T, A,
Poole Of the Congregational church off
eiating. There was a large attendance
Of friends and many Of the granite
manufacturers of the city were present
Granite Lodge No. 35, r and A. NJ,
attended the services in body.
The pail bearers were James Scott,
James Riddle, NJ. M. McIver, William
Barclay, John Glib and James Walker,
The interment was in Elmwood GENE
tery
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-05
SUSPECT ARRESTED.
Man Thought to Have Been Concerned
In the Plot.

st. Petersburg, April 5.-The police
arrested yesterday in the Nevsky Pros
peet man disguised as carriage
driver, presumably belonging to the
same organization as the IL persons
who were arrested last week for suppos-
ed connection with terrorist schemes.
There is little doubt that there was a
plot directed against the life of Govern
or-General Trepoif and the latest arrest
indicates that the terrorists are acting
on a concerted plan with auxiliaries and
outlooks to aid the actual perpetrator
of the assassination.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-05
DISASTER GROWS.
Reports From the India Earthquake Are
Worse Instead Of Better.

Lahore, India, April Reports which
are coming in from the hill stations
constantly increase the list Of casual-
ties and figures as to the amount of
damage done by the earthquake which
was felt over wide territory yester-
day. Exact figures are not obtainable
hut tha loss of life will be large. ',he
destruction of natives houses in the
districts affected was general There
IS d total lack Of medical aid and of
food, and the distress is unparalleled
in the history Of the country.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-05
Two Ask for Licenses.

Montpelier, April 5.-Two applications
for licenses were received by the license
commissioners last evening, William
Miller for first class and Louis Rivers
for second class. The former now holds
license. No check is necessary with
the application law.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-05
czAR NOT DISTURBED.
Reported That His Spirits Are As Ex-
uberant and Joyful as Ever.

London, April 5.--Henry Labouehere
says in Truth: From what hear
from person who is certainly likely
to know what is going on in the Rus
sian court ! believe the story about
the Cars depression and despair Is
false. On the contrary he follows his
usual diversion. Nothing that has
transpired seems to have had any effect
on his spirits. This only confirms the
view that never was man 80 unfit to
be an autocrat of an empire"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-05
TALK OF THE TOWN.

The Barre Rangers viii start practice
on Thursday on their grounds, Berlin
street and every Tuesday and Thursday
thereafter The first regular meeting
will be held on Friday night at o'clock
sharp at Scampini's store, Berlin street.
AS there is important business all mem
bers and intending members should be
present.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-05
IS AT LIBERTY.
Charles Blake Left widsor State Prison
Yesterday.

Windsor, April 5.--Charles Blake, who
VS. sentenced to the state prison for
from twelve to fifteen years, for at
tempted murder, was liberated yester-
day after serving four and one-half
years. His father came from Greenfield,
Mass, to accompany him home. Ex-
Superintendent Oakes stated that he
was liberated on account of mental
trouble and is to be cared for by his
parents.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-05
Toxic Sees Grand Ovation in
Honor of Mukden.
WHOLE CITY DECORATED
Enormous Procession Formed and Is
Reviewed by the Ministry-Entire
Population Participated in
the Celebration.

Toxic, April 5.--The victory Of
Mukden was celebrated today. The
whole city was gaily decorated and the
entire population participated in the
great demonstration. An enormous
procession which was picturesque in
the extreme was formed thousands
Joining in the march TO Uyno Park,
where it was reviewed by the ministers
of war and marine.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-05
LOST A FINGER.
L. J. Carroll Got Left Hand Caught in
Chain Yesterday Afternoon.

Leon ]. Carroll of Second street was
taken to the Emergency hospital yes
terday afternoon suffering. from an
injury sustained while working in the
stoneshed of Giudicci Bros. While lift
ing stone by means of derrick Car
roll got his left hand caught in the
chain, so that it was badly mangled. 1t
was found necessary to amputate one
finger between the first and the second
lnints
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-05
Funeral Of Clarence Diemer.

The funeral Of Clarence, the young
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Diemer,
avs held at no o'clock this morning,
from st. Aionica's church. Father Cray
solemnized the mass. The burial was
in the Catholic cemetery.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-05
CONCEALED WATER DEALERS.
Meet in Burlington to Talk Over Mat
ters of Interest to the Business.

Burlinton, April 5.-The eihgth an
nual meeting Of the Vermont Ice Deal
ers' association is being held here this
afternoon. President Il. Eddy of Rut-
land is presiding. John n Briggs of
New York gave an address. The visitors
were the guests of the local dealers
today at maple sugar party. This
IS the Oldest organization of its kind in
New England.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-05
ELECTIONS IN KANSAS.
Democrats Carried Some of the Larger
Cities.

Kansas City, April s.. Elections were
held in the larger cities of Kansas yes
terday. The Democrats carried Kansas
City, Kans., and Leayenworth, Topeka
elected Republican ticket
William w. Rose, Democrat, was
elected mayor of Kansas City, Kan.
Leavenworth elected Peter Everhardy,
Democrat, mayor.
Finley Ross, Republican, was elected
mayor Of Wichita and the entire Repub-
lican ticket was successful.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-05
Twelve Candidates Appeared.

Montpelier, April 5-Twelve candi.
dates appeared before the state board Of
pharmacy to take examinations today.
The board announced that it would give
out no names and that the names Of
the successful ones would not be pub.
lished.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-05
AMERICAN AUToIsT DEAD.
Frank Stevens Was injured in Accident
At Nice On Fast Run.

London, April 5.-A Nice despatch
says that Frank Stevens, one of the
Americans injured in the auto accident
there while making a fast run to Mo
mace. is dead.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-05
PEACE IMPOSSIBLE,
Says a Russian Newspaper in Course Of
Attack on President Roosevelt.

st. Petersburg, April S. Noyoe Vrem-
va, In ain inspired article, attacks the
attempt of President Roosevelt at me-
diation, and says that peace at the
present time is impossible.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-05
Chadwick Decision Upheld.

Cincinnati, April 5.--Judge Wings
contention in the Chadwick case, that
the fling of writ of error in itself sus-
pends sentence was sustained in the
United States court of appeals this
morning.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-05
Celebrating a Happy Occasion.

st. Albans, April 5.--Mr. and Mrs.
p. J. Brown of East Swanton celebrated
today the fiftieth anniversary Of their
marriage. All Of their five children were
present to help in the observance.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-05
Russians Forced Back.

Toxic, April 5.-Advices from the
front state that the Russians have been
driven out Of Tsulushu and Sumien-
cheng.