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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-09
CAPITAL CITY POLICE
HAVE HANDS FULL
Stop a Noisy Celebration in Honor of
Mrs. Jennie Mcmillan. Take One Man
On the Ice and End Another's
Fighting Prcpensities.

Montpelier, April 9s--sTisr police part
a stop to a noisy atIebration at the old
laundry building on East State street
Saturday afternoon, when they arrested
three men and three women, Of whom
they later released two men. II is said
the gathering was in honor of the re.
turn of Mrs. Jennie Mcmillan, who has
been serving sentence in the house
Mrs. May Worcester, whose husband,
Jack, is now in jail. Mrs. Addie LeC'lair,
better known a. Keith, and Frsnk Gau-
thier. Two other, Elhnnon Andrews and
Charles Ballard, were in the room, but
the police finally decided that they were
Just chance visitors and released them.
A truck team was called and the party,
dead to the world, was carted TO the
police station, along with some "alkv,V
whiskey, wine and lot of empties.
When arraignei in court this morning
the Worcester and leliair women and
Gauthier pleaded guilty to first Of
fense Of intoYication. Mrs. Mcmillan i.
being tried this afternoon, ,iHand Arthur
White. in whose room they were found
will also be given chance to answer
to the charge Of furnishing
Later IN the day on Saturday, Oscar
johnson Of Mortified, who Is posted,
went 70 Giinncy's saloon with his mus
tache dyed, in an attempt TO get some
thing liquid. He was placed in the
street Returning he was again shown
the door and he then ran into the
arms Of q policeman. In conrt today
he pleaded guilty 70 first otfense o.
intoxication.
Later III the evening on Saturday.
the police got q message that a man
was absorbing moisture on lower Wi
nooski avenue, near the Nicholas block.
The police responded and found Will
liam Herbert laid away on a pile Of
ice. They started to carry him 70 Jail
and got as far as the post Office when
Herbert came to and put up pretty
strenuous objection. He was finally in
carcerated. He admitted bis guilt in
court today.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-09
D0WIE WAS DENOUNCED
HIS WIFE CHEERED.
Great Demonstration Of Disapproval Of
Prophet at Meeting Attended
BY e,ooo Former
Supporters.

Zion City. I'LL, April with the ap-
proval Of thousands Of Doweites in open
meeting yesterday, General Ovcrseer
Glenn voliva denounced John Alexander
Dowie as a spendthrift, liar and traitor
and was in turn promised support as
leader Of the Christian Catholic church
in Zion to fill the place Of its founder,
now deposed and on his way from Mex
leo to fight for his rights.
When, after denouncing Dowie, Over.
seer Voiiva suddenly demanded deci-
sion Of the audience which crowded Shi-
loh tabernacle az TO VINO should be their
future leader, the six thousand persons
In the auditorium arose as one person
and signifed their willingness to follow
Voliva to the end
Yesterdays meetings was called for
2 p. M, but as early as ten all the
streets centering around that house Of
worship held many nxious Zionists, all
headed for Shiloh tabernacle.
BY the time Overseer voliya. sceom-
daughter, reached the meeting house,
the place was full to overlooking with
the former adhercnts of Dowie, who had
been patiently waiting for hours TO lis
ten to the public exposure Of Dowie.
On the platform with Noliya were
Mrs. John Alexander Dowie, Judge
Barnes, head Of the law department
OF Zion, and Ovcrseers Speicher, Ex.
cell, Cantel and Granger.
AT the conclusion of short PRAYER
bv Oversesr Spcicher, the new leader
OF Zion clad in robe of simple white
and black, stepped to the front Of the
platform and ii n slow, calm and stud
led voice, made the announcement that
he was going to take advantage Of the
meeting TO tell few truths about
the man whom they had 50 faithfully
followed for several years.
yoliva then told the audience OF the
I"deplorable" conditions he found at Zion
City when he arrived month ago from
Australia and took up the management
OF Zion's interests at Dowic's command
| The speaker did not mince words. but
spoke bIuntly Of the sperfidy Of John
| Alexander
When most bitter in the denuncia.
| tion Of his former master. there was
no one in the tabernacle who showed
4
Mrs. Jane Dowie. When Voiiva angrily
exclaimed Il will see that all the
costly furniture and expensive library
adorning Dowie's Zion CITY residence
and whicl, was purchased bv that hypo.
critic while many Of his people were IL
need Of food, are sold and the money
turned into lions storehouscs.r Mrs
Dowie half arose and with her voice
and hands loudly sppiaudcd the words.
overseer Voliva in justification Of tht
overthrow OF lions apostle told how
money had been snuanderca for Dowic''
own comfort. while the creditors snt
the pcople Of Zion were calling loudly
for money.
yoiisa declared that If Dowie. oI
his arrival in Zion City on Tuesday
thought to frighten yoliva into sub
mission, Dowie never was more mistak
en- in his life.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-09
Al ST. JoHNsBRY CELEBRATION.
Mr., and Mrs. G. c. Foilensby Have Been
Married as Years.

st. Johnsbury, April o.-Mr. and Mrs.
G, Ct Follenshy celebrated the 25th an
niversary Of their marriage by giving
large party Saturday night at thsir
Summer street home. About 100 guests
were present including Mr. and Mrs. j.
+. Follensby Of White6eld, n. H., a
brother, and Mr.. ard Mrs. A. q. Lomas,
Mrs James Davidson and Mrs. +. y.
Tuck. all of Sherbrooke, P. Q. Miss
Maud T.. and Bailey h. Folensbyassistcd
their father and mother in receiving,
while delicious Refreshments were SER
we'd by Mrs. John Il Clark and Mrs. Carl
Fl. Turner AiT and 3irs. Follensby
were married in Sherbrooke April 4.
1881, anu for the past twenty years haze
resided IN SsS Jnhnsbury where Mr.. Fol.
iensby has been successful lumber deal
or. lie has bees for many years one
81 the selectmeh sc The town and ia
now on the board oil village trustees.
Mrs. Follensbv il active iu the N'oman's
club and the w. G. r. Z. and their home
has always been most hospitable one.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-09
FUNERAL OF E. c. SWIFT.
Great Display of Flowers-Fifty Honor
airy Pail Bearers.

Beverly, Mass. April o.--The funeral
of Edwin G. Swift of the firm OF Swift
& Co., the Chicago meat packers. who
died Thursday in Boston, was held at
Beverly farms yesterday. The services
were conducted in st. Johns church By
the Rev. T.. j. V. Hniginn, rector OF the
church, assisted by the Rev. Dewitt S.
Clark Of Salem, who married Mr.. and
Mrs. Swift at Sycamore. The service
was the episcopal ritual for the burial
of the dead
There was profnsion OF flowers from
friends Of Mr.. and Mrs. Swift and from
employees OF Swift 4 Co., throughout
New England. The honorary pail bear
crs were 80 in number, reuresentinx the
various industries with which Mr. Swift
was connected, while the acting pail
bearers were from st. Johns church.
The body was placed in receiving vault
to await the arrival Of Mrs. Swift from
Europe.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-09
Whether He Will Enter the
Race For Congress
AGAINST BELL OR HASKINS
Says He Has Only Just Learned That
Bell Has Gone Into Contest and
Hopes to Give His Own
Answer Soon.

Montpelier, April Prank Plumley
of Northfeld To whom the whole east
side of the state Is looking TO see II
he will enter the contest for the Re-
publican nomination for representative
Id Congress with kittredge Haskins and
Charles j. Bell, was IN town today. To
those who approached him on the sub
Jet be declared that be had only just
returned from New York, where he att
tended the banquet of Norwich univer-
sity alumni and to represent the uni-
yersity in the suit for $4,000, insti-
tutcd by Al, r. Atwcll, and that until
he returned he did not learn that Gov.
Bell had announced his candidacy. lie
hadn't had time to give tho matter q
thought. but hoped to be able to make
q definite declaration soon.
Mr.. PIumley is here to represent Mrs.
.Aycrill in the chancery hearing before
r. M. Harvey on the Ayerill estate of
Barre. which involves over $1,000 Ho-
gan & Hogan Of ST. Aibans are asso-
ciated with him and George w. Wing of
Montpelier appears for a. g. AycriIl,
Linley Ayerill and others.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-09
BULLET HOLE In TEMPLE.
L. w. Hoch of Worcester, Mass, Had
Lost His Money.

Kansas City, No, April AL. w.
Hoch Of Worcester, Mass, formerly Of
Adrian, Mich, was found dead in his
room at the Midland hotel yesterday,
with bullet hole in his right tenn
pie.
On table near the body were a
number Of letters and on the top Of
the pile note, which said:
My apologies TO the Midland. Please
mail letters at once" His letters said
financial losses and deceiving associates
causcd the suicide.
Mr.. Hoch went TO the Midland about
3 o'clock Saturday afternoon and asked
for room whit bath. Nothing more
was seen or heard Of him until cham
bermaid found his body on the floor OF
the room yesterday afternoon. The man
had stood before the mirror and shot
himself
II was found that sometime during
the night he had cut an artery in his
wrist, but had bandagel it afterward.
In his pockets was found s1.s5 His
appearance would have indicated that
he was as successful business man.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-09
TALK OF THE TOWN.

w. W. Rogers began work today as
cashier at the Central Vermont freight
depot.
Miss Ida Holden, who has been visit
ing at her home iii this city, returned
last night OF Boston
Mr.. and Mrs. Julius Shcrburne ar
rived IN town yesterday from South Da-
kota and will visit friends here for a
time Mr. sherburne goes soon to
Maine, where lie will enter business with
S. G. Jones in railroad contracting, and
Mrs. Sherburne win spend the summer
with her father r. A. Emerson, and
brothers and sisters in this vicinity.
This is their first visit 10 Barre in
eighteen years
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-09
STRUCK BY CAR.
Man Dying, Girl Unhurt. Horse Was
Was Killed.

Marlboro, Mass, April 0.--A carriage
containing Ernest Colbert and Miss l4il-
liam Snow, each 21 years Of age and Of
this city, was struck by an electriccarof
the Boston & Worcester electric railway
line near here late Sunday. The young
mans skull was fractured, and he viii
probably die, while Miss Snow was pfae-
tically unhlrt. The horc was killed
and the carriage was demolished.
The accident occurred on the South
boro road, about mile and half from
the city. The car and carriage were go-
ing in opposite directions. and according
to motorman Fred Rougea and conduc-
Tor D. VI Laughin Of the car the horse
SUDDENLY became frightened and jumped
upon the truck before the spced could
be sufficiently reduced to avert a col.
lision.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-09
Mark Carpenter Of Barre
Leads Class Of 1906
WILL GIVE VALEDICTORY
Merlin calef Of Omaha, Ill.,, Is Second
and Charles Brown Of North
Willistcn Is the
Fourth.

The honors and commencement parts
have been given ont at Goddard, and arc
as follows.
First honor and valedictory, Mark
Carpenter, Barre.
Second honor and class oration, Msr-
lin Calef, Omawa, iii.
Third honor and salutatory, Charles
Brown, Of North yyilliston.
Glass history. class day, Miss Helen
Boutwell, Of Gaysville; class poem, class
day, Carlene Worcester OF Charlotte;
address to seniors, clas day, George Otis
Ball of Ferrisl,urg; address to Juniors,
class day, John Leclair Of Barre; pre-
ssntations, class day, Ralph Booth Of
|Ferrisburgh and Arthur Vivian of Gran
iteville; class prophecy, graduation day,
Miss Charlotte Mclean OF Grsniteville,
class hymn, graduation day, Prentice
Towsley Of Washington.
The ten members OF the school hav-
ing the best standing for the term re-
Gently endod were: first Paul Water
man, Barre; second, Prentice Towsley,
Washington; third, Fred Page, Marsh
field; fourth, Charles Mcdonald, Port
land; fifth, Archie Cram, Williamstown.
sixth, Marion Foster, Burnside, Conn
seventh, Lydia Buell., South Strafford
eighth, Hattie Chapman, Ferrisburgh;
ninth, Fred Chadwick, Randolph; tenth,
Jerome Berry, Richmond
Goddard will open for the spring term
on Wednesday, April l1th. The build.
ing is being given a thorough renovation
and painters and decorators are at
work putting ii into new spring coat
of varnish and decorations.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-09
So Ask Miners For Continu-
ance If Conference
WHICH THE LATTER GRANT
The Operators Differ as to Nature and
Extent of Counter Proposition,
Which They Will
Advance.

New York, April o.--Arbitration for
the purpose Of finding out II there are
any arbitratiye differences between the
operators and the miners In the anthra-
cite region will probably be the result
Of the Joint meeting Of hard coal men
snd their employees this afternoon. The
operators held meeting this morning
70 complete their reply, which il Q re-.
fusal To submit any Of the original de-
slands to arbitration, but indicates q
Witness to join in arbitration on any
new issues The miners scale commit
tee met this morning to formulate a
draft Of arbitrative differences.
Later 1t developed that many diff
ferences arose among the operators as
to the exact nature and extent Of a
counter proposition that Is to be made
to the proposal for arbitration. and af-
ter short meeting this morning the
operators requested the miners to grant
an adjournment of the meeting sched-
uled for this afternoon, until tomorrow
afternoon. The request was granted.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-09
BURLINGTON WOMEN BURNED.
Mrs. r. Henry Parker and Her Domestic,
Former Painfully

Burlington, April o.--Mrs. +. Henry
Parker 81 North Winooski avenue, who
was severely burned Saturday morning
while using gasoline, was reported as
resting comfortably last evening. Her
injuries were painful nut not dangerous.
a maid was less seriously burned.
Mrs. Parker was III the kitchen en-
gagged in cleaning some dress goods when
the accident occurred Near BY the maid
was preparing dinner over i gas stove.
Suddenly, while Mrs. Parker had her
hands immersed in the bowl Of gaso-
line, it igmitcd and burst at once into
flames. Her screams attracted the at
tention Of Harold Stevens, Halscy Brig
ham and Joseph Corley, who at once
went to her assistance. They also cx-
tingaished the flames before they had
done serious damage To the Kitchen.
Mrs. Parlyer-s most serious burns were
about her face. hands and arms. Her
hair was also slightly inged.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-09
c. vIscoNTINrs FUNERAL.
Large Attendance Of the Italian Resi-
dents.

The funeral Of Carlo Viscontini was
held yesterday afternoon at two o'clock
from his late home on Foss street. The
largest number Of residents Of fhe Hal-
ian colony were present at the services,
that had ever been present ait the fun
eial of one of their number in this
city.
The bearers were SIX members Of the
Socialist club, and the interment was
in Hope cemetery.
The floral tributes were az follows:
Pillow, family; heart, Vecchi Filodram-
matica; wreath, Sesione Socialista;
wreath, Compagni di Lavoro; wreath,
III Nipoti; carnations, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
CONT, Mr.. and Mrs. G. Rossi, mir. and
Mrs j Donetti, Mr., and Mrs. ], Bizzoz-
ero, MIRA and Mrs. X. Fontana, Mrs. Mo-
chetti, Mrs. Laix, Mrs Paolina Cas-
sani, Miss Rosa Gariboldi, Miss Even,
Miss Robertson.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-09
Is PROSECUTING PHELPS
AS AMERICAN CITIZEN
States Attorney Jackson in Case Against
Former Barre Man. Charged With
Running Bucket Shop.

Montpelier, April 9.--At the resump-
fion of county court this afternoon
Charles A. Phelps, formerly Of this city
and OF Barre prior 10 that. was put to
trial on the charge Of running bucket
shop. Phelps was manager fof the IL.
X. Leighton company Of Boston, con-
Germ which recently assigned. When ar
rested Phelps was conducting the branch
Office of the company in Barre More
than ordinary interest eenters about the
case for it was from this prosecution
that the attack on States Attorney
Jackson's citizenship started The
states attorney having been declared
by the Vermont supreme court to be a
citizen, IS conducting The prosecution.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-09

For the Privilege To Sell Liquor Il
Burlington.

Burlington, April a.-Ihc time for I'll.
ing applications for liquor licenses with
the board OF commissioners expired Sal
urday and since the board organized a
week ago today 80 applications have
been received. They are divided as fol
lows: First class, ra; second class,
FL; third class, six: fourth class, olies
fifth class, three: seventh class, one. IS
applications were received last year.
This year, although The number II small
sr than last, there are more applicants
for first and second class licenses
The various applications have been
published from day to day and the hear
ings before the commissioners will begin
April II and viii continue daily until
all bave been disposed Of. Soon after
the hearings are competed The 10 liz
ccnses to which THE city il entitled will
he granted, 50 that the licensees can
begin business May I.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-09
INrERMENT in ELMwooD.
Funeral Of Mrs. Dwight S. Wells Held
Yesterday Afternoon.

The funeral services of Mrs. Dwight
is. Wells were held at 2 o'clock yester-
day afternoon from the home on Cliff
street. The Rev. G. u. Freeman Of the
Church of the Good Shepherd was the
officiating clergyman and the boy choir
sang several selections. The house was
filled with relatives and friends. There
was large display Of beautiful floral
tributes. Among the relatives present
from out of the city were Mrs. King Of
philadelphia. mother Of the deceased.
and daughter. and Frank Wells and
Mrs. Louise Wright Of Mortified The
pail bearers were u. II. Wells. Fred
Wells, II. ". Whitcomb and T. G. How.
lsnd The interment was in the Elm
wood cemetery.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-09
BARRE MAN MENTIONED
FOR STATE TREASURER
Frank G. Rowland Was Nen-C -Committal
When Asked Today Regarding
His Possible Can
didacy.
The FOLLOWING artieIe appeared N the

The following article appeared in the
st. AIhans Messenger Saturday
Montpelier, April THE announce
ment recently made by the Hon. John
j. Bacon Of White River Junction, to
the effect that he viii not be a candi-
date for the nomination for state treas
urer before the next Republican state
convention, naturally has had the effect
of arousing gossip regarding candidates
for the position.
Already there are rumors that r. g.
Howland of Barre and Col NJ. d. Wells
Of Cabot, member Of Governor Bells
staff, are in the fieli and other entries
are expected
When asked as to his candidacy to-
day, Mr.. Rowland was non-compital on
the subject. II is known that four
years ago he was approached in the mai
ter but declined at that time to enter
the field; again two years ago he was
asked by many and. he again refused.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-09
c4RNEeIE's FAST RUN.
Was in Hot Haste to Reach Hot Springs,
Yesterday.

Richmond, va, April o.--Andrew Car
negie yesterday made record breaking
run on specially chartered train from
Richmond to Gorlonsyille, in futile
attempt to catch up with the regular
train for Hot Springs, which was Mr..
Carnegic's destination. Mr.. Carnegie ar
rived in Richmond IS minutes after the
Hot Springs regular train Ind left and
the latter had left GordoHsvillc only a
few minutes when Mr.. Carnegie's special
slowed down tl'ere. Mr.. Carnegie com
pilrented the train crew for their ef-
forts in his behalf. II Is not known
why he was in such haste to reach the
Hot Springs.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-09
ROUNDED UP Is SOLDIERS.
Fort Ethan Allen Guard Secured City Of
Burlington.

Burlington, April GA detachment Of
The main guard at Fort Ethan Allen in
charge Of Second Lieutenant Clifton
Norton, acting under superior orders,
came 10 Winooski and part OF this city
yesterday and rounded up all soldiers
who were on the street in d disgraceful
condition. The guard succeeded in OBJ
tanning about rs men, many Of whom
we're under the influence Of liquor. not y
withstanding the fact that yesterday
was Sunday The soldiers were formed
into detachment and marched IN front
Of the mounted guards back TO Fort
Ethan Allen. Some Of the men were
sent to their quarters, while others were
placed in arrest.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-09
MANY PERSONS PRESENT.
AT 2. O. Marrion's Funeral in Catholic
Church Today.

The funeral Of the late Eugene @.
Marion was held at D o'clock this morn
ing from st. Monica's church. High
mass was ceIebratad by the Rev. r. A.
McKenna. The services were very large
" attended, the church being filled with
people. The five fraternal orders 70
which the deceased belonged, The
knights Of Columbus, Catholic Order Of
Foresters, American Order Of Foresters,
Ancient Order of IIibcrnians, and Shep-
herds of America, were all represented.
The stores in the city all drew their cur
tains during the hour Of the funeral.
There was a profusion Of beautiful
flowers. The pall bearers were George
w German, o. N. Granger, Patrick
Noonan, Robert Murphy, Arthur g.
Moore and Michael Harrington. Inter.
ment was In the Catholic cemetery.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-09
Senator Lodges Private Sec
retary In Court
WAS ARRAIGNED TODAY
Robert G. Proctor Is Accused Of Taking
$225 in Campaign Fund Contribu-
ticn-Surrendered Himself
Yesterday.

Boston, April o.4-Rohcrt G. Proctor,
secretary To Senator Lodge, was arraign-
ed this morning in the Superior criminal
court charged with the larceny Of cam
paign contributions lie pleaded not
guilty and was held in $500 bail for
trial
Charles II Hatch, former official III
Charles street Jail, charged with aiding
George III. Gaskell to escape from The
Jail, pleaded not guilty and was held
in $4,000.
Frederick r. Hockaday, charged with
allowing rebates on insurance premiums,
was held in $500 bail.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-09
STANDARD REPORTED
10 HAVE SIGNED.
Popular Second Base1nan Said to Have
Been Secured by Manager Uniac
Of the Intercity Base
Ball Team.

Manager Uniae of the 1ntercity base
ball team is reported to have signed
Tom Standard, the popular second base
man Of the champion team last season.
"stank" is student in the Harvard
medical school The local fans could
not be better pleased with the choice
of second baseman, as he is a strong
hitter as well as capable fielder.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-09
SUICIDES COMPANION
ARRESTED TODAY
Flopsie Shippe Was With Arthur How
land When He Committed Suicide
in Rutland Hotel Last Night
by Taking Strychnine.

Rutland, April o.--Flossie shippe, The
girl who was with Arthur Howland Of
Woodstock when he committed suicide
at Hotel Banquet by taking strychnine
last night, was arrested this morning on
the charge Of adultery. Hearing was
deferred. According TO the girls story
she was on her way home to Sherburne.
An autopsy was held on Howland's body
this morning. THO decision was that he
died Of strychuine poisoning.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-09
DROPPED FROM LIST.
Two Apostles Out of the Ranks Of the
Mormon Church.

Salt Lake City, Utah, April 9.-Apos-
ties Matthias r. Cowley and John w.
Taylor Of the Mormon church, polyg-
amists, yesterday were dropped from the
quorum Of IL apostles.
Taylor and Cowley could not be found
when subpoenacd before The Senate com.
nittce investigating the case of Sen
ator Reed Smoot. The recent death Of
Mariner w. Merrill caused another va
cancy and the three places we're filed
by the election Of ID. o. Mackey Of Og-
den, G. i. Richards Of Toole and 0rson
#. Whitney of Salt Lake City.
The vote OF the congregation for the
re-eiection Of President Joseph r. Smith
and other officers was unanimous. Apos-
el Reed Smoot was not present. None
of the newly elected apostles is now
living in polygamous relations.