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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-11-19
Delegates Unable to Decide
the Question
GOVERNMENT TELEGRAPHS
Urged in Typographical Unions Resolu-
ton, Adopted by the Convention
-E. Gerry Brown Heard in
Debate.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Nov. io.--The con-
vention OF the American Federation Of
Labor discussed Saturday for half an
hour the question; ''IIas the American
Federation Of Labor any fixed general
platform OF principles which shall guide
its course and by which it shall be
known to the rest OF the woTldl Is it
working for something fixed. definite and
expressed, or is It merely pursuing a
course altered and adopted to suit the
occasion and the need OF the moment Z"
A conclusion was not reached. The dis.
eussions at times became heated and al
most impassionate, the debate culminat-
ing in an appeal from Delegate Malone
Of the street railway employees organ
ization, who said: IF we have plat
form OF principles l do not know what
il is For Gods sake let us know what
stand for before the world. Let us not
eyade and side-step for want Of definite
principles"
The discussion was brought up BY a
resolution reeiting that the widest publ.
city should Be given the principles and
platform of the federation. In the dis.
cussion following Delegate r. Gerry
Brown Of Broclton participated. The
resolution was referred to the resolu-
tions committee with Instructions to
prepare and present declaration of
principles to the convention. The gen
eral sentiment Of the delegate body
seemed to be that there is at present
nothing in the way of an up-to-date
fixed declaration OF principles and that
in view Of the 100000 Of people rep
resented there should be one on which
the federation shall stand.
Politics appeared in mild form, but
was not generally discussed. II seemed
evident that the general political policy
Of the federation is to be largely guided
by President Gompers in person or
through his associates. a resolution of.
fered by Delegate Brown of Broekton
called for the appointment Of COM
mittee to ascertain the results Of politi-
eal action initiated by organized labor
in the various states also to consider
and report what organization would be
the most effective in enabling labor
when it 50 desires to take political ac-
tion as an auxiliary force without en-
dnngering or committing unions as or.
CARNATIONS. The discussion was referred
to the committee on the presidents re-
port. The resolution committee yielded
a part of its time to Miss Mary Me.
Dowell of Chicago, representing the
Women's Trades Union league, who urg-
ed earnestly upon the women workers
Of the country that organized labor
through the federation shall take n
stand IN behalf Of universal peace. a
resolution By the Typographical union
delegation asking that government own,
ership and control Of telegraphs be made
one Of the preferred measures to be
pushed BY the legislative committee be
fore Congress was adopted
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-11-19
HEARD MISS BROWNS DYING CRY
Attorney Ward Claims He Has tn,
Witness OF the Murder.

HerSimer, n. r., Nov ig.AThe dying
cry of Grace Brown was heard BY wit-
ness who will be called by the state in
the trial Of Charles E. Gillette. charged
with the murder OF his sweetheart, was
the declaration Of Attorney George b.
Ward, who made his opening speech Of
the trial Saturday. After describing
the trip Of the prisoner and Miss Brown
t. Moose lake, from the waters Of which
the girls body was later recovered, and
struggle on the shore. the prosecutor
added And that night as he struck that
girl and her last death cry echoed over
the lake there was a witness to all that,
and she win be here to tell you about It.
The prosecutors remarks created some
thing Of a sensation, as ii was the first
intimation that the state would rely on
other than circmnstantial evidence to
convict Gillette The general impression
IN the courtroom appeared TO be that the
witness referred to had actually wit
messed the death scene, but last night
Mr. Ward sai,i that he did not mean to
convey the suggestion that he had Sc
cured an eye witness, whom he said was
a woman. At the session yesterday
which was concluded at noon, when nd.
liournment was taken until Monday, the
l12th Juror was secured.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-11-19
District Attorney Jerome Tells
OF Insurance Abuses
CRITICISM FOR HENDRICKS
The District Attorney States That M
Law Exists by Which he Can
Prosecute the High
oficials.


New York, Nov. i9.-District Attor.
ney Jerome Saturday night made public
the first report prepared By him upon the
request 81 Governor Higgins and concern
ing the conduct Of the business Of life
insurance in this state. The report is a
voluminous document Of some $4,000
words. It deals with the affairs OF the
Mutual Life Insurance company and re.
lates many alleged abuses
Epitomizcd in sentence, the conclu-
sions Of the district attorney are that
there is no state law under which insur-
ance officials can be proceeded against
criminAlly for the acts now or formally
in common practice, except in the cases
OF two officers Of the Mutual Life against
whom specific charges Of forgery and
larceny have been field
Mr. Jerome points out that. while il il
| IN the power OF the Insurance commits
sion of New York TO obtain law cover.
ing the alleged evils OF insurance the
cases under discussion do not come with.
il the provision Of any statute now ex-
istent.
Under the head sNepoMtism.T the re-
ries,n Mr.. Jerome says that "the infer
ence is strong that the salary Of the pres
ident OF the Mutual Life Insurance com
pany prior 10 the recent fixing of it at
$4,000 per annum, was grossly exorhi-
tant for the services rendered and consti-
tuted distinct abuse on the part Of
tho committee on salaries Of the power
committed to IT,
undre the head s'Nepotism,s tie re.
port says
"ln the investigation before the Joint
committee it appeared that certain rela-
tiyes Of the president Of the company
were favored 70 such a degree that it has
been suggested that crime was inyol
ved.'
"The law does not impose any general
duties Of visitorial character upon dis,
trict attorneys in referance to any class
of corporations. The insurance law clear.
II devolves these duties upon the suporin
tendent Of insurance, in respect to in
auance companies Moreover, it Il nc
part Of a district attorneys duty to IN
vestigate merely for the purpose Of pub
licity or to reveal wrongdoing not
amounting TO a crime"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-11-19

the waistcoats Of even quite severe
tailor mades. Plum color, a peculiar
deep blue and certain shades OF red
are used in this fashion Oh black, blue,
gray and even pale shaded frocks.
All over braided jackets are to be
much worn with perfectly plain cloth
skirts.
The mushroom shapes Of the summer
havo survived In lot OF fetching little
turbans. with their brims turned down
Instead Of up. Tulle and artificial
piumage that can give no offense to
the most sensitive member of the Au-
dubon society are the trimmings most
often used on these desirable hats.
The ffoek sketched il OF a simple
little evening toilet for Il young girl.
The material Is dotted pink muiie. In
sertion edged with narrow black vel
vet, put on In fanciful design, trims
skirt and shirred bodice.
JUDO CuoLLET.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-11-19

Unless early and correct treatment is
applied the patient seldom survives
when once the disease is fastened upon
her. We believe Lydia T.. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound is the most eff
cient treatment for chronic kidney
troubles of women, and is the only med
icinc especially prepared for this
purpose.
When n woman Is troubled with pain
or weight In loins, backache, frequent,
painful or scaldinr urination, swelling
Of limbs or feet swelling under the
eyes, an uneasy, tired feeling in the
region OF the kidneys or notices a
sediment in the urine, she should
lose no time Ia commencing treatment
with Lydia n PinlShams Vegetable
Compound, as it may be the means OF
saving her life.
For proof, read what Lydia y. Pink
hams Vegetable Compounded for Mrs
Sawyer.
/ cannot express tho terrible suffering !
had TO endure A arrangement Of The female
organs developed narvola prOstration and q
gerious kidney trouble Tho doctor attended
me for year, but kept getting worse, until
was unable 10 do anything, and mode mp
my mind could not I've l finally decided
10 fry Lydia b Pinkham's Vegetable Com.
pound as 4 last resort, and am to-day wei
woman j caunct praise ittoo highly, and
tell every suffering woman about my case.
Mrs Enma Sawyer, Conyors, Ga.
Mrs. pinkharn gives free advice to
women address In confidence, Lynn,
Mass.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-11-19
7be Times Daily Short Story.

Bertha doesn't wish YOU to know,
would youf~
y know It already she's engaged
I'm not going to deny all your sur
misses. OF course you'd strike the right
one In the end. {.
shes engaged to Tom Fletcher. I
noticed his attentions to her at ON
wedding
ITS not Tom Fletcher at all. she
wouldn't look at Tom Fletcher
Then who Is it?'
That's one Of the things you're not
to know"
Bob Arbuckle?'
Il didn't say So
But you don't say to the contrary
She was silent.
WHAT do YOU think Of the plan of
our not opening each others letters "
she thought q long while, then said.
Suppose you don't open any OF mine
addressed In woman's hand.
But you continue to open any Or
all Of niine?'
Eyes"
do you consider that an eouable
agreementT'
Certainly, Men haven't the sensi-
nyeness that women have.~
DO You think Ned Stuart hasn't any
objection to your knowing what he
says about my loss OF iibertyf"
He has no business to say such hor-
rid things
HE didn't intend the remarks for
| you
Il should think not. / shall take es-
pecihl pains to open any letters be
may write to you hereafter
do you think 1t would be honor
able FOR you to possess yourself Of
what he says Is only Intended for me
mot for you at ana"
| "0f course do. What an ideal It's
proper ard necessary that / should
know what ideas he puts into your
heAd-idcas that tend to break up
happy domestic ilfe.'
The husband frowned.
How do know he said after a
| pause, Wlht ldehs your friends are
putting into your head to destroy our
domestic happinessf'
"I~have no friends to do any such
horrid things"
"But you ask me to take your word
for that while you won't take my
word that my friends WON'T
HAS II come to this SO soon? Oh,
that should have married a man
who won't take my wordr'
MY dear, l didn't
"You did,"
| She was dabbing her handkerchief
into her eyes. He went to her, put
his arms about her and to soothe her
| said.
! "open all my letters II you like,
sweetheart III not open yours
Women are sensitive"
The next day he wrote his friend
Stuart as follows
Ton are ell wrong In announcing that
have lost NY liberty I'm just as indie
| pendent as I was before.
r s.-please hereafter address me a,
the once
-Drrr " RATFR
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-11-19
A Bachelors View
[original.l

[OriginAi.l
This was told me by a bachelor and
woman hater. It's just too cynical
for anything.
The honeymoon had waned; the bride
and groom had returned from their
trip and started on the humdrum of
life. The morning after their arrival
the young husband gave his young
wife the connubial kiss prescribed for
such people and went his way to bust
ness. When he returned in the even
ing there were several letters for him
that had been brought by the postman
during the day. They lay on the little
antique desk In the library, every one
opened.
He frowned, but. picking them up,
perused them without saying anything
to bis wife, who was the only person
who would have opened them. There
were a few facetious remarks In one
from a bachelor friend upon the loss
OF liberty consequent upon marriage.
The rest were on ordinary affairs. He
looked up at bis wife. She was pout-
ing.
Il don't like those remarks Of Ned
Stuart" she said.
He thought a moment and then re-
piled in soft tone, III q wife IL to
read her husbands letters, she must
expect to find occasionally something
that doesn't please her"
do you object to my reading them n
mot at all. ] suppose I'm TO take the
same privilege with yoursY'
She said Certainly" but there was d
very doubtful tone to so pronounced q
word.
'.Of course IL you happen on any con-
tidences intended only for me you must
keep them strictly to yourself" he
said
"Of course. Husband and wife arc
one person even In the secrets of their
friends"
There was sound of the postman's
whistle IN the street and sharp ring
at the doorbei. He went to the door
and brought back letter for her. lie
handed 1t to her She read 1t. He
reached out bis hand for it. she held
the letter tightly clasped In hers and
drew back.
aren't you going to let me see itY
he asked.
This Is peculiar case. It's from
Berlin and contains Information In
tended, for the present, only for me-"
''But are we not one, even In the Sc
crets Of our friendsY
Yes, unless our friends say In theii
letters that any information they con
tain Is only for the one to whom tbs
letter Is written"
But II we open each others letters
how can such information be guarded
from the one for whom it is not in
tended?"
You wouldn't wish to know whai
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-11-19
EARLY TRIAL MARRIAGES.
oringinal Views Expressed in Book by
4 wife Of Congressman Parsons.

\ New York, Nov. ia book contain
ing many original ideas concerning fami-
" relations was published Friday Tts
author Is Mrs Elsie Clews Parsons,
daughter at Henry Clews and wife Of
Congressman Herbert Parsons. Mrs.
Parsons Is Doctor Of philosophy and
was lecturer al BARNARD college on So
Geological subjects for SIX years. Among
other things Mrs. Parsons says:
SIT wonid, therefore, seem wei. from
this point Of view, to encourage early
trial marriage, the relation TO be entered
into with view to permaney, but with
the privilege Of breaking ii II proved
unsuccessful, and, in the absence Of OIL
spring, without suffering any great de-
gree Of public condemnation
Mrs. Parsons book, entitled "The Fam
ily,r is intended for use as college text
book for sociological students who arc
especially interested in the subject OF
marriage, the family and parcnthood.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-11-19

The present union is the same one, it
Is claimed, as there was but year or
so OF break In the continuous work Of
the union. The union had as speaker
Andrew GoidinE. who has been mem
Der for more than fifty years md one
who told Of the accomplishments OF
the union fifty years ago, the methods
employed, etc, and who urged all to
continue the union as the only means
OF obtaining proper and fair cor dltions
for the journeymen.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-11-19
swine, Veal, winegar--All Begins
with Az

In some country districts Of Ireland It
Is not unusual TO see the owner names
simply chalked onecarts and other yehi.
Giles, in order to comply with legal rc-
quirements.
Unfortunately this custom lends IT.
self to playing Of FRANKS on the part
Of "bhoys" maliciously inclined who
sometimes rub off the lettering, and
thereby get the cart owner in trouble
with the police.
A case Of this kind having occurred, a
certain large sergeant accostea d
countryman whose name had been thus
wiped out unknown to him.
as this cart yours, my good manf"
"Of course il Isl was the reply. EDO
YOU see anything the matter with itYr
II observe" said the pompous police
man, shat yer name il oblitherated."
"lhen ychc wrong, qnoth tho country.
man, who had never come across the long
dictiouery word before, "for me names
| O,Reilly, and don't care who knows IT,.
Tit. Bits.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-11-19


The wave Of enthusiasm which has
spread over the labor movement this
year, following the victory Of 50 many
labor members Of parliament and the
sarnestness which has been manifested
at the trades union congress. has re-
suited IN a determination to boom
trades unionism in order to increase
the membership, says Reynolds News
paper. London. There has been a lit
tie weakening OF the membership In
the cotton srade since the cotton short.
age, and II Is proposed to have a
mouse to house canvass to strengthen
the union. Indeed. 1t Is hoped by this
means to double the membership. The
engineers. the railway servants, the
gas workers and the general laborers
are TO put forth renewed activity.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-11-19

That authoritative publication, "The
United States Dispensatory,' says that
Tea being peculiarly susceptible 10 ex-
trancous influences great care should he
taken to preserve its virtues uncontam-
mated, and its strength inimpaired, and
this Is well done BY the eSaladae Tea
Co.. which packs all It's tea in sealed
lead packages.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-11-19

Scarlet seems the color most con-
spicuous IN bright sunshine, md scar
let flowers are conmonest in dry and
sunny climates where their Color gives
them an advantage N their ggle
with Other ia for the attentions OF
buttorgc her nT3cn bearers.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-11-19
4 centnrr nla rnlon.

Boston Journeymcn Tailors' union
recently celebrated the centennial Of
the formation Of the first union OF
journeymen tailors In that city and, It
is claimed by some, the FIRST bona fide
trader union formed on this continent
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-11-19

Until the day OF aauariums 1t was a
somewhat difficult matter to observe a
live herring. Il Is fish that dies in.
stantly on being taken from its nAtlva
element Among fishermen frst arose
the cynressIosl .nead IS q l1erring'
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-11-19

japanese wives furnish fresh tooth
brushes every morning free to every
guest The brush is bit Of wood
about the size OF a pencil frayed into
a brush at the end.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-11-19
KIDNEY TROUBLES
Increasing Among Women, But
Sufferers Need Not Despair
THE BEST ADVICE IS FREE

Ofall the diseases known, with which
the female organism Is afflicted, kidney
disease Is the most fatal, and statistics
show that this disease is on the increase
among women.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-11-19
FOR ALL US CULTURED PEOPLE"

We've got a brand-new paper down to
Pohick on the rick,
The editors Teller that's most clipper
like and quick
To see the real pint o things an then
to tell 'em ont,
Sos everybody knows exactly what he's
talkin' bout
We're al a.writin' pieces fur to ketch
the public eve;
We cau't sign "0ld Subscriber" but We
hope TO by and BY.
An when we gt the time we're oil
a-goin' one by one,
Up to his shop an tell him how a paper
should be run.
It's mighty hard TO edit, II you're goin'
70 do Il right,
III bet this feller stays awake till 10
o'clock atsnight
up the prize fights an the
accidents an such,
That all us cultured people likes TO read
about so much,
He says he's filled longfelt want, an
that he's come TO stay;
The town'll be right foolish If it lets
him Git away;
We're totin' corn an pumpkins, cause
you can't subscribe on tick,
To help the literary boom at Pohick
on the crick.
Washington Star
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-11-19
FRlBBLEs or FASHION.
sailor Hats For Simple wenr--srw
Glasses OF street Froclxs.

NFEN1"TNN NTtFs<"s
There are any number of round hats
this season and many Of the plain sail
or shapes that By being tilted little
to one side are exceedingly pretty, but
the sailor Is new only made use Of for
the simplest sort Of wear.
AS last rear, a bit Of contrasting col.
or Is often found on the revers or or
The Dolores star., 1906-04-20
IT WAS JUST LIKE HIM.
A Hopeful Employees Expectations
Dashed by His Close
Employer.

In banking Office in New Orleans is
an aged bookkeeper who began his con
nection with the business the day J,
was established. AS the years went by,
the proprietor. who had started with
little, but was extremely CLOSE,
amassed an enormous fortune. The
bookkeeper piled up but small amount
of savings, relates the New Orleans
Picayune.
At last the twenty fifth anniversary
OF the firm and of the bookkeepera
service came along. He remembered 1t,
but thought no one else would. To h.s
surprise, the proprietor spoke of 1t a,
once.
Williams" he said. do you know
what day this is?''
Our tweny-fifth anniversary, sir"
1T is indeed, Williams. And now |
have thought At to commemorate tho
event. and have put in this envelope
for you small gift to express my ap.
probation of your faithful service"
I The bookkeeper, his hopes raised
high, took the envelope from his en-.
ployer and opened 1t. The token" was
photograph Of the employer.
Well" demanded the donor, as the
other hesitated. What did you want
to say about it,"
IT'S just like you!" murmured the
bookkeeper. Its just like you!"
The Dolores star., 1906-04-20
PEws THAT CARRY A VOTE
Queer Custom Of Parish Church in
England Dates Away
Back.

The parish church Of Chertsey pos
pesses a curious anomaly, says the
Sunday Strand. It has several pews in
Its gallery which are bought and sold
by auction, just like table or chair,
and these pews give their owners for
the time being legal right to vote at
parliamentary elections in the division.
Moreover, the owners of the pews have
to pay. the poor rate of a2 a year
Into the bargain-a privilege they are
not 80 eager to use as the former one.
Many years ago the church wardens
Of Chertsey were at their wits end
In order to raise money for the restor-
alton and repair of the sacred edifice,
and they could f1nu no solution to the
question until some parishioners sug-
gested that they should sell the gall
lery pews to the highest bidder. They
accepted the idea and obtained spe-
cial act Of parliament allowing them
to do this, and also giving the privi-
lege Of parliamentary vote. A pew
was recently sold at Tokenhouse Yard
for ESQ.
The Dolores star., 1906-04-20
Olive Logan In Poverty.

Sitting in side room OF the Harlem
Police Court, says a New York dis
patch, her siivery hair and shabby
black gown framing a pitiable picture
Of age ard poverty. Mrs. Olive Logan.
sixty-seven years old, once eminent as
an actress. authoress and lecturer and
known in her day to the celebrities OF
two continents. awaited the word from
a probation officer. who was pleading
with her husband. James O'Neil Logan.
twenty-five years her junior. whose ar
rest she caused for intoxication and
non-support. to mend his ways.
The officer arranged with her hus-
band so that deposit will be paid on
the rent due for their little room in
Harlem, so that they shall not be put
Into the street. and Logan promised to
provide her with food and shelter and
to let liquor alone.
The Dolores star., 1906-04-20
FAMOUS BELGIAN SCULPTOR
First Of His Calling to Give to Labor
the Precious Baptism
of Art.

Just year ago (April 4. 19O5), there
died in Brussels. where he was born
and where he lived and labored nearly
all his days, one of the worlds great
est sculptors. writes Christian Brinton,
in "A Sculptor of the Laborer." In
Century. In his reticence and simple
ruggedness and sincerity, Constantin
Meunier recalls the master craftsmen
Of other, sturdier times. He passed
away at IA. In the fullness of effort,
for he was one Of those who mature
but slowly. With the exception of a
brief sojourn in Spain, he scarcely left
his native land. II have never had
any adventures" he once said; II
have only dreamed and worked" "
Though modern in feeling, his art ID
both Gothic and Greek, both restless
and serene. 1t is, above everything,
an art that typifies the spirit of the
hour. All the fierce energy, the mate
rial progress and inventive genius OF
to-day are reflected in Meunier's min
ers and foundrymen, his puddlers and
glassblowers. He was the first sculp-
tor who saw plastic beauty in the
workman, the first to give labor the
precious baptism OF art