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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-06-05
RUTLAND MAN ROBBED
In A LOCAL SALOON
I John johnson, Besides Losing s3e, Had
One Leg Broken and Was Rem
dered Unconscious-No Ar.


Rutland, june 5..--John johnson. a
lahorer Of this city. was knocked down
in u local saloon last night and robbed
OF $50. Johnson was rendered uneon.
scious and his leg was broken. There
have been no arrests as yet
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-06-05
SAN FRANCISCO
Is AGAIN SHAKEN
Earthquake Felt at Midnight Last Night
did No Damage, However,
Says Report

San Francisco, June 5--No damage
was done by the earthquake shock which
was felt here at about midnight last
night.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-06-05
Mrs. Harriet AIIbee Dead.

Bellows Halls, June 5.-Mrs. Harriet
.Allbce, an old and well-known resident,
died very suddenly yesterday. She was
GO years old. One sou, G. S. Allbee, and
brother, W. II. Griswold, survive her.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-06-05
Band concert Al Montpelier wedne.

Band concert at Montpelier Wcdnes-
day night.
Among tho arrivals at tho City hotel
today we're James y. Miles of Burling
ton, S. +. White, Boston; y. i. Sauls,
Boston; G. T.. Mason, Randolph; G. b.
Sherwin, Boston; Webster Thurston,
Clarcment, n. H.; G. J. Putnam Wor.
cester; N. II. Stctson, Boston; + H..
Rice, Bostoni " j. Robins, Boston; il.
w Knight, Boston; $. NJ. Hunt. Boston.
\. Il. Day, Philadclpliia; J. II Fuller,
White River Junction; A. J Payne, Bur-
lington; D. a, Richardson, Springfield
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-06-05
On Each Dollar Of the Grand
List
rs CENTS LESS THAN 1905
Union Telephone Company Asks for an
Extension Of Time in Which to
Enter City--Many Routine
Matters Before Council. 4gs

The city council in regular meeting
last evening assessed taxes for 1906.
The council went the limit and assessed
as high as it could without a special
vote Of the city, but even then the rate
is Is cents less than last year. The
resolution laying and assessing the taxes
was read and adopted without further
debate The rate for this year is $3.50
on each dollar Of the grand list, as
against $2.75 in 1905. This is divided
az follows:
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-08
CLERGY AND CHURCH.

The Rev. Dinsdale T.. Young. the noted
English Wesleyan preacher, said, "A true
Methodist cannot be a bigot.'
The total income OF the 14,i77 incum-
bents OF the Anglican church OF England
and Wales is just over e3,500,Oo0.
IL is an unwritten law OF the Protestant
Episcopal church OF the United States
that no man shall be bishop who is not
an American citizen.
A new school OF theology. representing
several denominations, has been success
fully opened in connection with Manches-
ter university. England.
Archbishop Weber OF Poland has been
transferred to America, where he will
have supervision OF the entire Polish
catholic church. He will arrive in Amer
lea about Christmas.
The Rev Washington Rodman OF AS
toria Is one OF the few living Americans
who were friends OF Edgar Allan Poe.
They became acquainted when Poe was
living I'm Fordham and the Rev. Mr.. Rod
man was rector OF the Episcopal church
In West Farms.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-08

THE INTERESTING STORY
OF THE BIRTHSTONES

January's stone is the garnet. which
signifies constancy and fidelity in love.
The cynical might say that these are old
fashioned virtues and well typihed by An
old-fashioned stone. February fortunes
are presided over by the amethyst. which
means sincerity and Is a preventative
against violent passion. our fathers be-
lleved that a drink OF powdered ame-
thysts cooled the blood. IL would be a less
costly beverage than Cleopatra's tabled
one OF dissolved pearls, because the ame-
thyst is not a precious stone
March patronizes the bloodstone. II
means courage. and IL would certainly re-
quire a good deal of courage TO wear
bookstores as ornaments in any quantity.
The April diamond. cynical enough, typi-
fles purity. The emerald, which reigns
over May, means happiness and insures
true love. IL wards on presumably the
green-eyed monster IL is well 10 he born
I'm June, because the agate denotes long
life and health. II Is not a particularly
pretty stone. but the desirabillty OF its
gifts outweighs Its mean appearance. No
one would quarrel with the obligation TO
eighty years OF robust physical well being
The ruby OF July signifies love. II also
discovers poison. which must have been
useful during Renaissance times, but
seems less necessary nowadays. August
Is sacred 10 the sardonyx This stone
guarantees conjugal fidelity, but does not
seem 10 do anything for the August born
bachelor and spinster. which Is manifest
ly unfair. September divides its allegiance
between the sapphire, the stone OF wis
dom. and the chrysNite, the antidote
against madness This Is more generous
than most months. though the Jewels har-
monize III, " IL be proposed TO wear them
together.
October Is dominated by the changeful
opal. which. nevertheless, typihes hope
Hope certainly lends rainbow hues 20 life.
ana thus has poetlcal appropriateness
The topaz, which is the November stone
means faithful friendship which is so
rare as almost 20 deserve a more uncom-
mon stone December bestows the tnr.
auoise. and with IL prosperity on It's chill
dren. This. again. has certain appro-
priateness because the turquoise has
n trick OF not lasting
Besides the birthstones. other gems
have their meanings and messages OF
good luck. OF these the cats eve. which
enriches It's wearer, the moonStone. which
protects her from danger and the pearl,
which dowers her with n clear eyeslght
seem the most desirable. They appear also
TO have the merit OF being less exclusive
than the other stones I'm their promises
Not that any particular lll-fortune would
seem 20 attend the wearcr " somebody
else's month stone. The possession for
example. of large collection Of ruhies
could scarcely be regarded as unfortu-
nate. even BY one born in any month but
July.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-08
DRANK IODINE
BUT DISCOVERY
CAME IN TIME

Mrs. Mary Downey Of 276 South Main
street drank about half an ounce of
iodine with suicidal intent late yesterday
afternoon
Dr James r. Duffy administered an
emetic. and when the police arrived the
woman had been partially relieved. An
ambulance was called by Sergt. Hanley'
and Mrs. Downey. who Is a large woman
weighing more than 200 pounds was car
rled down two flights Of stairs by the
policemen. the hospital surgeon ana am
bulance driver She offered no expla-
nation TO the police or physician Tor
taking the poison
According 10 the story Of her husband
John j Downey. the woman had not
been feeling i'm the best OF health lately
The iodine she drank was some that MI
Downoy was using for medicine.
She was reported az the hospital this
noon as being IN an improved condition
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-08
RIVERSIDE
italians Wanted So for ReCov.
ering Balloon When i
Descended

The young man who has charge of the
balloon ascensions at Crescent Park had
quite an experience with a party OF ltal-
ians yesterday afternoon. The Ital-
had been given TO understand that IL they
found the fellow the owner would gladly
give them S. Yesterday afternoon it
landed on the farm of James Johnson,
and as soon as possible a couple of husky
Italians had the balloon In tow, and for
fear Il might be taken from them by
force they locked II up I'm barn. A few
moments later man called for the ball
loon. and II was IS or no balloon. Patrol
man knight was called. and he succeeded
I'm making the men understand that they
could not hold the balloon without get
ting into trouble. The balloon was hand
ed over to the owner and he In turn gave
the men 81 for their trouble.
The wedding of Miss Huldah Sealander
TO Alfred Pasinskowski Of Providence at
the home OF the bride on Lincoln ave-
nue. last evening was very quiet affair.
Miss Edna Shubert was the bridemaid
and Charles Walker the best man. and
the Rev. Thomas r. Norris officiated.
Upon their return from their wedding
tour they will reside at Auburn.
Rev. FIR. McDonough OF Providence
who is the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. f. f.
Downey OF this place won large guess
cake presented 10 the committee OF ST.
Brenfan's church by Messrs Tobin a.
Gaffney at the picnic held last evening.
James q. Johnson, Hon. Levi s. Man
chester and Frederick X Con- returned
from their automobile trip last evening.
They went as far as Grafton. Mass.
where they were the guests OF Mr.. w.
Manchester's brother. Barring one or two
slight mishaps the trip was delightful
one.
The police picked up stray dog last
night. which was killed today by Dog
officer McGivin.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-08
THE TH|EV|NG
ABOUT CITY
GOES RIGHT ON

Fred Brown OF 90 Broadway. employed
that yesterday his watch and chain val
ued at $3.50 were stolen from his vest
pocket, which hung I'm a dressing room.
Samuel Feldman of IS Hedley street re-
ports stolen on the night OF the 5tn frsm
his hencoop a red rooster. a Plymouth
Rock hen and three chickens. all valued
at s3
John r. Greene yesterday reported TO
the police that he had been robbed OF five
cents by man while he was standing
on South Main street. and that he was
unable to resist the rifing of his pockets,
as he was disabled by rheumatism. Of
ficer T.. j. Cunning arrested a suspect.
August Johnson OF I70 Gladstone street
reports to the police that within the past
five weeks hank book for s2N on the
Industrial Trust company Mechanics
branch. the property OF Jennie Carlson
OF p President avenue, was stolen from
"A trunk In his room,
Thomas West OF 81 Weybosset street
reports that the Federal Drug store At
359 Atwell's avenue was enterde between
the 18th and 9Th instant and cigars and
cigarettes valued at 81 were stolen.
Mrs NJ II Barker OF "a Sassafras
street. who is moving her household 10
II Hudson street, Pawtucket reports 10
the police that on the 9Th ~ napkins VAL
ucd at 81 were stolen from her house.
About II o'clock last night some un-
known person with a cord-wood stick
broke IL squares OF glass in the cobbler
shop at l22 Sprague street, doing damage
10 the amount OF So.
Thomas H. Early OF 2S5 Thurber's ave.
nue. reports TO the police that the bolts
OF the front door of his residence were
forced on the night of the 9Th, but that
he found the spring lock held
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-08

his appearance there and then as highly
significant
ALLEN is a member of the Brayton
commission 10 revise the state laws, a
member OF the general assembly from
EAST Greenwich. and was regarded as
the Republican leader I'm the house this
year
Everybody knows George Pettis. who
Is the state sealer Of weights and meas
nres. political position he has long held
largely: II not chiefly. by the grace OF
Boss Brayton.
james c. Collins is secretary OF the
state fish commission. Col James H.
Armngton OF East Providence is a for
mer speaker OF the house.
The committee of Ave appointed by
the Pineer club yesterday 10 draft a
formal protest against the use of the
name OF Lincoln TO help defeat Ross
Brayton. consists OF $. W. *. Allen.
James G. Collins DR.. c. o. Ballou Capt
James =. Hudson and Col James II
Arlington. Isn't it just little signih-
cant?"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-08
EAST PROVIDENCE
Anderson Fined fer drunkenness
and Cruelty TO a Horse
Llddls Wanted King Arrested
on Charge Of Assault

A man named Knute Anderson was
before Judge Bliss at the session OF the
Seventh district court this morning on
two charges. The first was drunkenness
for which he was fined 81 and costs. The
other was for cruelty To a horse and for
this a fine Of $40 and costs was levied.
When the court adjourned there was no
one on hand TO pay. but Anderson told
the chief that he was confident the fines
would be paid before CLOSING up" time
in the evening
MUST GO 1T ALONE.
"A Hebrew giving his name as Liddle
called on Chief of Police Adams this
morning and told him that while he was
at Camp White yesterday a man named
King assaulted him. The chief looked
into the case and came TO the conclu-
sion that Liddle was fully as much 10
blame as Mr.. King was. Liddle was
told that a private suit would be the
best way to get at the results OF the
affair.
MINOR MENTION.
The East Providence Fishing club is
making extensive alterations In it's
rooms at the corner of Taunton avenue
and Valley street II is reported that the
Ivy club has approached one OF the OFF,
cials of the above named club with the
idea OF forming a whist tournament for
the fall and winter season and IL is quite
probable that agreeable arrangements
will be made.
The merchants along Warren and
Taunton avenues were in hopes that the
heavy rain of the night would be equal
to the task of cleaning out the cutters
in the vicinity OF Washington bridge. but
the refuse had been allowed TO collect
to that extent that the rain made no
perceptble effect
gang OF hobos have taken possession
OF a little island near the shore and their
actions are so disgraceful that those liv-
ing on the shore near by have requested
Chief OF Police Adams 10 move them"
and they were moved later In the day.
DR. A. T.. Baker. wife and children of
Boston. are the guests of Mrs. Bakers
brother. Charles II. Romer. al his resi-
dence on Taunton avenue. The doctor
and his family are en- route for San
Francisco. Cal, where they are to spend
their vacation with Mrs. Bakers Oldest
brother.
j. J. Sullivan and Roy Morrel left this
morning for jamestown. where they will
remain the rest OF the week and will
take part in the Elks demonstration to
be held at Newport tomorrow evening
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-08

while not authoritatNey known 10 be
such. is generally believed TO be the old
est I'm the national union. II was or
ganized i'm lSfs and had therefore been
I'm existence - years when II entered the
national union on the organization OF
the latter.
whom falls most of the responsibility for
the arrangements for the national con-
vcntion. are as follows Chaplain.
Bishop NJ Harklns Of Providence; presi-
dent. Rev. Austin J. O'Toolc Of Piovi-
dcnce: first vice president. Rev. j. +.
Downing OF BRISTOL second vice presi-
dent. Rev. Joseph r. Little Of westerly;
third vice. president NJ. Agnes Boles ~
Pawtucket, secretary, James j. Walsh
oi Bristol: press correspondent, Miss
Helen u. Knsley Of Pawtucket; treas
urer. Thomas O'Brien OF Pawtucket; SER
geant-at-arms. John McGlynn of PheniX.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-08
RHODE ISLAND A PIONEER
IN The NATIONAL BODY

Rhode Island was one OF the nio,eer
etates In the organization OF the state
unions. which were the basis Of the ma :
tional organization. and has in Pawtucket
wnat is believed 20 be the oldest society
IN the national union.
former Alderman Dennis +. Mccarthy
or this city presided over the frst state
convention OF total abstinence societies
ever held In America which led IN the
extension of the total abstinence move
ment and the establishment OF the Ma =
tionai c. T. A. L.
ne Is. therefore. regarded as the vet
eran leader of the formal moyenon,
toward the union OF total abstinence
forces, which has resulted in the presen,
powerful organization
Three delegates from each state net In
Baltimore Feb. 90 1872. and there or
kanlzed the Catholic Total Abstinence
Union OF America. whose delegates Provi.
oence and the state welcome this week.
The convention brings 20 the CITY
about 500 delegates. with perhaps nearly
as many more who have taken advantage
OF the reduced railroad fares
The Providence Diocesan union In
cluding the societies Of Rhode Island Is
the host of the national convention dele
gates.
There are is societies In the diocesan
union. as foicws; 81 Marys Of Paw
tucket. ~. Joseph's of Pawtucket the
Sons of Father Mathew Of Pawtucket.
the Ladies' of Father Mathew OF Paw
sucket the y. NJ. T. A. OF woonsocket.
the Cathedral society of Providence.
the Cardinal Manning Total Abstinence
society Of Westerly. 81. Bernard's ~
Wickford. 81. Francis of Peace Dale. So.
Peter and Paul's ~ Phenix, ST Mary's
OF Bristol ladies' ST. Marys of Bristol.
St Mays OF Warren. ladies' St Mary =
or Warren.
s. Mary's society Of Pawtucket Is the
Oldest Of its kind In New England. and.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-08
INTEREST TO BUSINESS FIRMS

Miles T. King CO.. advertising design
ers. are publishing n book for the Allan
tic National bank entitled Matters OF
Interest 10 Bank Customers" II Is full
Of valuable information on how TO do
banking handsomely designed and
should be In the hands of every business
house The Atlantic National bank are
20 distribute them free 10 their depositors
and others.
Mr. King. the author and designer Of
the book. Is n practical printer and an ad-
vertising man OF wide reputation. He
was for number of years connected
with The publications OF Mark Twain's at
Hartford. Conn. For the past ~ years he
has been IN business for himself. and Is
the publisher OF Kings New England
Railway Guide.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-08
COSTLY UNIFORM.

The most costly uniform I'm Eng
land is worn by the earl marshal.
whose dress represents an outlay 81
si.2bo. not including Jewels or orn1-
ments. Seventeen thousand yards OF
embroidery are worked upon the coat
in gold lace until but little OF the origi-
nal cloth may be seen.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-08
REPLACES THE PILGRIM HERE

The steamer city OF Worcester OF the
Norwich line will take the place Of the
Pilgrim on the Providence line this even
ing. The steamer Puritan is at the re-
pair shops Al Newport. where the work
OF repairins the vessel will be pushed
night and day.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-03-01
Stocks : Bonds = Cereals
Mecarren Enriched BY Politics.

Pat McCarren. the ramm1ny man.
is going TO quit politics ami devote
himself to the turf, Two years ago he
was ambitious TO become the really
great American plunger Then his
$15,oo0 bets were quite common. He
had hard luck streak and lost an i'm.
mense sum OF money. He was so hard
hit that he was unable for time to
take up his markers, but ne made
good all his Obligations to the book
makers, sold his race horses and re-.
tired from the race track for n time
This year he Is on the turf, apparently
as well fixed financially as he efcr
was Some evil-minded persons say
McCarren bets John d. Rockefelar's
money, They do not mean M. Rookie.
Teller has taken to gambling, hut use
this method OF insinuating that The
senator, as Legislative agent" OF the
Standard Oil gas trust, has been paid
literally by Mr.. Rockefeller for his
influence with the rural legislators
Chicago Chronicle.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-03-01
BEARS IN THE Open
Enjoyed Field Day--Only Support to
Market Came From the
Shorts.

Chicago, Feb % WHEAT De
spite the higher pr.ces in the Live"
pool market, the market today was
weak the greater part of the day Not
withstandng the numerous reports OF
crop damage from Kansa, and Ne
braska traders generally were in,
clined to the selling side and about
the only SUPPORT came from the short.
Several prominent commission hou2es
were persistent sellers. Among the
bearish influences We're the rapid in
crease of stocks AT Minneapolis and
Duluth and the unusually slack de,
mand for flour in the principal -four
markets. increased primary receipts
and the moderate weather in the win.
ter wheat belt The market closed
weak, May down 1sa3s.
CORN-The market was steady tn ;
first hour because of small local re-
ceipts and Slight advance in Liver
pool But later. sales by cash houses
weakened the market A decline of
u al in cash corn mad depressing
effect May closed off Il.
OATS-Trading quiet; market
steady Decline in wheat had de-
pre- sing influence late in the day.
Local receipts were som what below
estimates. The close showed but little
change.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-03-01
|. C. R. R. BULLETIN
Mardi Gras, New Orleans, La, Feb.
2227, 1906,

SLABS for the round trip Tickets
sold February q. 90, 20. "a and %
limited to return March s. except by
depositing tickets and paying so cents
on or before March 8, extension until
March II will be given.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-03-01
VIOLENT DECLINES
We're Witnessed In Prices With Moth
ing to Account in Any Measure
For Action.

Netw York. Feb 2S.-There were nc
! Developments in the conditions of ar.
fairs today to account in any measure
| for the heavy liquidation and violent
declines in prices, which occurred in
| the stock market, Active demand dc
yeloped for money and there were
considerable Withdrawals of credits
from the stock market But ii is not
probable the restrictions on credits
were large enough to force liquidation
in any proportion to the actual sell
ing which occurred The usual mar.
gin demanded on the market value of
securities of companies, which recent
ly have been mentioned in connection
with certain projects. for instance
the rumored purchase of Great North
ern ore lands for the United States
Steel corporation, were widely extend.
ed and in some cases it was reported
such stocks We're thrown out as col
lateral altogether. The banking sit
uation in New York offered ample ex-
PLANTATION for action of the money mar
ket. the absorption of funds by sub
treasury operations alone since the
last bank statement amounting to
more than the surplus reserves of
banks as il stood last Saturday. which
was $5,l25725. Interior centers are
also Withdrawing funds from New
York requirements for the March first
settlements necessitate some large Dor.
rowing and the centering of this de
mand on restricted banking supplies
left the stock market spectators with
oul means to hold their stocks The
only relief to be had was by liquida-
ton. That 1t was not sufficient 70 car
ry through the situation was amply
evident, at the result Liquidation
seemed to have spent much of its
forces in the late dealings. but nervous |
at the last were not far
from low level of the day. Losses in |
some stocks most severely affected |
ran to 10 and II points while the de |
olines ranged generally between , and |
points.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-03-01
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK.

Chicago Feb. 2S.-CATTLE-To
days receipts were IN xpectedlJ
small and with good general buyins
strong market Prices for tat lo,s wer.
largely Ia higher. There was active de
mand for cows aud heifers, stocker-
and feeders
HOGS-Prices again advanced
prime heavy sold Gi2a. beating all
former records Market was active on
local and shipping account from start
at further advances of ten.
SHEEP-Values ruled 10 above yes
terday's levels
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-03-01
MALE HELP WANTED.
LOST.
Mo Person Indispensable.

Don't imagine that you are indis-
renssble anywhere. Even an employ
or who could imagine It is a likely
candidate for the bankruptcy court.
John A Rowland.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-03-01

One-way Colonist rates to Mexico
City $1,000 to Mexico City. Ticket:
sold daily February Is to April Z, and
September Is to Octobe l3, 1906.
$3t.G5 one-way to San Francisco, Los
Angeles, San Diego and other points
in California; also to Prescott and
Phoenix. Ariz. Dates OF sale, daily
February IS to April and September
Is to October l3.
1855 to Billings, Montana.
$3O,55 to Helena, Butte, Garrison
Chinook, Anaconda, Missoula, Kill
spell, Grantsdale, Mont, ogden and
Salt Lake City, Utah, and Pocatello
Idaho.
$32l5 to Spokane Walla Walla
Wallula Junction, Ellensburg Wen
atchee, Wash, Umatilla, and Hunting
ton, Oregon.
$3465 to Portland, Tacoma, and
Seattle, Wash, Victoria and Van
couver, b. c., Astoria and Ashland
Ore, Calgary, Alb.
Tickets to points named sold daily
February Is TO April T. and September
IL 10 October 81.
For further particulars and any in.
formation regarding the above rates
call uu Oh address, the undersigned.
b. W. GROSS,
S. G. HATCH, Ticket Agent.
General Passenger Agent.