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Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-13
Population of Portugal.

Vice Consul Kinchant furnishes from
Lisbon the census figures OF Portugal taken
IN December, 1900, and Just published. The
population was 5.0l6 ISL, including the
Azores. The percentage OF ilhteracy was 4
per cent for the males and IS per cent fo1
the females. The government however
Is oestirring Itself on the educational
question. The foreign residents In Portu-
gal numbered 1854, OF whom sixty-sIx
we're Americans.
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Lord Aveoury, otherwise Sir John Lub-
book was the first person In England "a
have his photograph taken. NJ Daguerre
the co-inyentor OF the art. came n Lon
don 70 patent his discovery, ana raid an
early visit 10 Lord Aveburys father. The
son was playing in the garden and was
successfully photographed.
In some respects London Is very much
behind many English villages. Practical
ly every rural police station has its tele-
phone, but Scotland Yard, the head and
centre OF London's criminal elective sys.
tenn. still holds out against ais means OF
communication.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-13

g ENERAL devices have recently been
~put forward BY which photograph
~Imay be Transmitted by telegraph, but
more o. less serious obstacles have in
terpOsei between the commercial applica-
tiun Of the scheme. Professor Korn, OF
Berlin, uogeyer seems To have surpa ssed
all other experiments IN this line Al
a recent demonstration before the De
pariment OF Posts. at which prominent
government officials were present, be-
demonstrated with much success the
Transmission Of the reception Of a
portrait. The whole process consumed
twelve minutes. 4 reproduction on I'M
portrait Is here given. II .s thought that
ths demonstration wi bring about an
early adoption Of his systsm.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-13

MANY things are comparatively prim-
Tive in the South, where folks, gen.
1erally speaking, are poor, especially
in rural sections. And II naturally
follows that many kinds of manufactures
are carried on as household industries
Thus. for example, a single family will
conduct the entire business of cotton man.
ufacturing, from the spinning TO the weav-
ing and the final production OF articles of
clothing made out of cotton. It seems
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-13

John THE BAPTIST is magnificent
figure In Christian history, and even
~ the modern unbellever who looks upon
the riddle of existence as melancholy
thing cannot but feel a thrill of admira-
ton in contemplating the work OF this
rugged evangelist Thousands of reverent
travellers each year who journey into the
East turn their way toward Damascus. 1t
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Fibre from the plantain tree is coming
into use in India for cloth making. Yarn
made from it is found stronger than that
from cotton or jute, and has a glazed ap-
pearance. A native technical institute at
Nagpore has taken up the subject, and as
the supply Of plantain fibre is almost I'M
limited in Bengal 1t is expected that large
Industry may be created for its produc-
tlon.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-13

The sacred city OF Benares' now sets tn
standard OF time for all India.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-13

FrAnOs has AaA7ai acres of vineyards
New-York tribune., 1906-03-04

The name OF Franz Xaver Richter Is not only
New-York tribune., 1906-03-04

Mrs Antonia Sawyer gave musical at her stu
do No. 1880 Broadway, on Sunday last. assisted
by Miss Martha Hunter, Arthur Bergh and Edwin
Wilson, The feature of the musical the rem
dering by Mrs. Sawyer of Hawley's songs. RE
member" Loves Enchantrnent'' and Noon and
Night" In which she was accompanied by the
composer.
New-York tribune., 1906-03-04

day. leaving. when he died in l74e at the age Of
twice as many church compositions, the great
est Of the latter being the famous "Miserere."
which was sung by the Musical Art Society
three years ago.
OF the 295 church cantatas which Bach COM
posed while cantor Of the Church of ST. Thomas
in Lepsic eight are for solo voices-three for
soprano, three for meZZo-soprano contralto
one for tenor and one for bass. The last Is the
one on the present programme It COM
posed for the nineteenth Sunday after Trinity
in either 1871 1872. 1t is for solo voice. with
orchestra, and is singularly modern IN harmon
ization and in the dramatic descriptiveness OF
It's instrumental parts. 1t concludes with a
chorale in which Sheley's sinnile. Death and his
brother Sleep" is employed, together with a.
picture of life as a stormy voyage. Here are
the words:
Komm. Tod. du Schlafes Bruder,
Komrn und fuhre mich fort:
Lose meines Schfieins Ruder.
Bringe mich an sichern Port
AS usual in the cantatas. the sentiment Of the
proper hymn was worked up by the poetaster
who the verses for the preceding portion,
and this fact gave Bach an opportunity Of which
the orchestral portion of this composition Mr.
Walker sang the cantata at one Of the Bach
festivals in Bethlehem. Penn.
The name of Franz Xaver Richter Is not only
New-York tribune., 1906-03-04

Continued on seventh page.
New-York tribune., 1906-03-04

Bessie Tudor. soprano. has accepted a position Il
the choir OF the Lafayette Avenue Presbyteria-
Church, Brooklyn. John Hyatt Brewer is tn
organist
New-York tribune., 1906-03-04

There will be piano recital by the pupils {
Leopold Winklers piano school, No. 81 East lot
street, at Carnegie Hall Chamber Music Hall o
April 5.
New-York tribune., 1906-03-04

Agnes Sumner Geer. OF No. 13s Fifth avenue. child
impersonator and elocutionist. gives a concert at
the Waldorf on Tuesday, March 6. She will also
give a pupils recital in the East Room IN the last
OF April.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-07-02
EMERSON FAMILY REUNION.
All of Nine Children Of S. r. Emerson
Were at Gathering.

Twenty-Five years ago tile family Of
=. X. Emerson, consisting Of himself.
wife and nine children three daughters
land SIS sons were at their home when
q picture was taken OF the family. The
youngest was thirteen years old. Nearly
twelve Years ago the wife and mother
was removed from her home on earth
to her home in heaven. The children
all married and went to homes Of their
own and base never been altogether,
some being III the fur West. until sat
urday when reunion was held at the
home OF the father in this city.
There were present all OF the nine
children, eight grandchildren and others.
After dinner Il picture was again taken.
Then The company returned TO the sit
ting room where Mr. Emerson was pre-
senfed n nice easy-chair and Miss Camp,
his housekeeper, an elegant gilt-edge
copy OF Bfyant's poems. The tables
were nicely waited upon by two Of the
grandchildren, Bessie Jones and How
ard Emerson of this city.
After playing and singing the com
pany broke up, all voting the occasion Il
success in every way
There WIRE 20 people present at the
reunion Mr.. Enerson's children are.
Mrs Joseph Sherhnme Eaean, South
Sc. Dakota: Airs w. G. Jones Of this
city; Mrs. juliet Sherburne, Eagan. So.
nakota: j. Fred Emerson and Walter
Emerson Of this city George Emerson,
Montpelier; Frank Emerson, Hardwick; /;
Charles and John Emerson, Orange
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-07-02
SOME PLACES VACANT,
Franklin County Democrats Leave Room
For Independents.

st. Albans. July 2 The Franklin
county Democratic convention was held
Saturday az Enosburg Falls Fusion
sentiment prevailed hut IA nd delegates
were present from tiic independent party,
only q part Of the ticket was nominated,
tie remainder Of the offices being left
for action BIZ o joint committee of the
Democrats and independents.
The usual order in which officers are
nominated was set aside, the convention
voting to name the candidate for States
attorney first and the Hon. A. H. George
of this city won over 81 n. Boright of
Richfofd On the first ballot by vote of
3s to til
There was also 4 contest over the posi-
tion Of first senator tie candidates be-
ing H. G. Comings II Richford and G. b.
Parsons Of Fletcher Mr.. Cominps re-
cciyed the honor by vote III 40 ID 12.
Hon. O. NJ Kelton ~ this city, regular
Republican candidate for Judge of pro
William Medor Of Swauton was named
for sheriff by aeclamation.
This leaves the nominations for sec.
ond senator both assistant judges aud
the high baiIif to Dc settled by joint
conference with tile independents and
the convention appointed as its com.
mittee John J Thompson 81 st. Albans,
Eugcne A Ayers III Swanion and III n.
Comings of Eichford to act with d siml-
lar committee fronl the independent
party aud ill any vacancies on the tick
~
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-07-02
PRIVATE SHOT HIMSELF,
BUT WILL RECOVER
James Egan Of Fort Ethan Allen Put
3s-Calibre Bullet Into His Right
Breast Yesterday.

Fort Ethan Allen, July Private
James Egan 27th battery. tiled unsuc.
cessfully 70 commit suicide yesterday
noon by shooting himself ii tile right
breast with So ealibre colts pistol
Egan had been drinking hard all day
and Ills rash act is attributed to that
cause While ait the battery stables
Egan seized pistol from tile holster
of Private John Crowley who was on
guard duty He ran mp the stable stairs
to the loft ard almost Immediately afs
terwards the report Of the weapon Was
heard When found hy his friends hc
was unconscious and blood was flowing
freely from the wound he was atteud
ed by Surgeon Macy and WIS then taken
in the ambulance to tho post hospital
Egau's home ii III Amsterdam, N. n.
and he has been at the post nearly two
years. He Il considered good soldier
and Is popular at the barracks No at
temps was made yesterday to locate
the bullet, whirh lodged ii the body.
Last evening The condition Of the pati
ent was considered favorable.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-07-02
STOLEN HORSE NOW
ON THE WAY HOME
William Dawson Of Ryegate Recovered
Animal Which was Recently
Taken from His Barn.

Manchester, n H., July q. The horse
stolen by Edward Cbcnard at Ryegate,
lyt., and which was recovered BY Detec-
tiye Hildreth at the home Of Peter
Tatr, Chenard's father in law on Hack
ctt hill. has been called for by tue
owner. Nllo started over the road with
the animal for home.
Chenafd and his pal had cut the
horses name and tail with knife in or
def that il might escape recognition. On
the night 81 the arrest OF Chenard the
horse and carriage were standing ont,
side the Chcnard place on Granite street,
but the team was driven away shortly
afterwards hy hired man ot Tatno.
Tai4o said chat ChenaNl and bis pab
WHO escaped, were anxious ta buy ont
his place at 40 Granite street. which
was being run BY his soG-in-law. The
men visited him a couple OF days before
the police interfered and offered him $50
in part payment This money. il after
wards deveoped. had BEEN stolen ia
lPoftsmouth at the seeley house
Two DAYS late Chenard drove the
horse to the latro place They wanted
$50 fof the outfit. Chenard said thar
they expected Go raise a few more dol
lars withip short time Il was for
this purpose that the men were pawnng
te watches which resulted IN tie arrest
OF Cbenard and the escape Of bis pal.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-07-02

tallies to its credit. The following lisi
of sports were gradually pulled eif
Girls race, years and under, Mary
Forbes 1st, Amelia Barclay I'd, Jennie
Forbes Sd, Maggie Marry 81.
Boys race, S years and under. Clyde
lawless 1st, Peter Alexander I'd, George
Barclay Sd. George laonside 4th.
Girls race, q years and under, Mary
Smart TT, Florence Barclay I'd Cath
crime Phillips 3D.
Boys race. 0 years and under, Alex
andcr irDnside Ist, Ralph I.awless I'd
John Philip Sd.
Girls race, = Years and under. Lizzie
smart Ist, May Cooper I'd, Minnie Iron
side Sd.
Tailing Che donkey, Mrs. James Smart
lst, Mrs Alexander Ironsde ID, Mrs
II All Bngbec sd
II WAS found impossible, owing t.
hack of time, to conclude the pro
gramme.
Mcssfs. Bugbee and Alexander contrib
uted handsomely to the general out
lay also TO THE prize list. A word u
praise should also ha given to veteran
Peter Alexander for the magnificent
manner in which he umpired the bal
game Also the ladies who untiringly
worked hard to make the outing so very
enjoyable To all concerned The com
mittee ii charge was composed of Jas
Smart. Alexander Forbes and Alexander
irunside.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-07-02
NEW STORY
IS DENIED
No Heir Is Expected In
Ihaw FamieIy
WAS STARTED BY G0SSIPS
The Staying Of Stanford White by Thaw
Was Said to Have Been Induced
BY the Husbands
Solicitnde.
WAS STARTED BY GOSSlPS


New York, July 2. Mrs. Harry Ken.
dali J'haw ana her friend, Miss May Me-
keilzie, today denied the story from
Pittsburg that an heir was expected in
the Tham family and that hecause Of
this Phaw's enmity against White was
increased
The story was:
Gossip today assigned new and
surprising reason for the killing OF stan
ford White by Harry Thaw How the
rumor started II not known, but II
spread rapidly through the clubs and
among certain social cliqnes.
"The rumor Is that the coming OF an
hcri to so much Of the Ihaw estate
as WAS apporfioncd to Harry fhaw vas
los red for within short time. The
rnssips seized upon this rNmor and as-
erihed the husbands murdereous act to
the knowledge chat the attentions of
Stamford White toward Evelyn Nesbit
Iliaw were persisted IN al this time,
The rumor Set THE expected event ut
about four months away. II was. as.
serted BY some shat Harry Thaw's hab-
its had changed noticeably within tho
last few months. and that he had shown
more than usual solicitude for the vel
fare of his Young wife
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-07-02
PATRIOTIC SERVICE.
Held at the Baptist Church Last Even
ing.

A patriotic sunday Evening was
given by the VIC. T. & at the Baptist
church last night The following ex-
scelent programme was rendered before
a large and appleciativeaudicnce March.
ing and singing BY tile children; prayer,
BY Rev Mr.. Kinzie: recitation. Flora
Beckley a boys speech, Edmund Web
ster: violin duet, Harold and Hortense
Knight reading Miss Beckrgs rccita
tion, Flora and Marjorie Beclslcy. Emma
and. Alice Downing, Christine Milne and
Frances Craigs song. An Appeal" by
eight young ladies: reading, Miss Flct-
cher: 4 Puzzling Question, Donald
Blake; 4 Soldiers Dream, Jessie Me-
Donald recitation, five boys; Something
Retter, Hazel Mckay: recitation, Ruth
Woodcock: Independence Day, Eva
Craig; Shoulder Arms, by three boys;
A Good Country, Anna Carpenter; The
Sailor hoy, Tommy Reasidc; The Pro-
tecting Flag, Margaret Milne: song,
Soldier Boy by boys quartette; reading,
A Comfort Bag, Miss Mason, remarks
by Mrs. G. b. Denny Of Montpelier;
duct, Going Abroad, Misses Milne and
Carpenter
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-07-02
PRESIDENTS SUNDAY
Al OYSTER BAY
Roosevelt Arrived at His Summer Home
Yesterday Morning Met by Mrs.
Roosevelt and Son.

oyster Bay, n. N., July 2 President
Roosevelt il at Sycamore Hill for the
summer. lie was met at the station
Sunday morning bp Mrs. Roosevelt and
Kermit. who had attended early com
munion Ills journey from Washington
ended with the three mile drive 10 Saga
more Hill. where he remained through
out the day. The annual return Of Presi.
dent Roosevelt meets the approval Of
his Oyster Bay neighbors who are plan
ming 70 make much OF him in their
Fourth ui July celebration
When the President stepped from the
train Kermit greeted him Mrs. Hoosc-
Welt waited in the wngonette Former
Sheriff Jerome johnson cut one more
notch in his record Of being The first OF
the towuspeople to shake The presi-
dental hand, many others in the little
Sunday morning gathering at the sta.
tion uttered woids oi greeting and well
come The attempt OF man with a
camera 70 snap the President as hc took
his seat by Mrs. Roosevelt, was inter
fered with by the activity of the secret
service mea.
The special train which left Washing
ton shortly after midnight, reached .iei-
sey City Just before eight O'clock sun
day morning Breakfast had been ser.
we'd and the party immediately went
aboard the ting Lancaster one which the
transfer 10 the Long Island city station
was made
The executive offices over Aloores
grocery aud provision store have been
fitted up Tor work and the necessary
executive business will begin there
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-07-02
ELECTRIC POWER IMPROVEMENTS
Consolidated Lighting Co.'S New Sub
Station Nearly Ready for Occupancy.

The Consolidated lighting ckmpany ex-
peet to occupy their new Ab.station
and Office at the corner Of Burif&am and
Granite streets about July / III. It
will contain an entirely new elecNsicaI
equipment, and there has also been -
ready constructed an entirely new lines
between the Pioneer steam station at
Montpelier and the new sub station. The
line i over 4 private right of way and
the capacity Of copper is Just double
the present transmission line. This
will give Barre a large increase in en-
pacitv and insure perfect service. One
particular feature will be that at NIL
times there will be an employee in the
sub-station. A phone on separate line
will be connected. so that customers
can at all times communicate with the
company's representative Contractors
Mielierini and Bradford are the build
eis OF tie suh-station.
The company are about 10 rebuild the
main transmission line to their Bolton
Falls plant and win add third set OF
vifes, thus giving q triplicate connee-
tion between the waterpouer plant and
their customers. Work Is now well mn
der way on the extensive enlargement
OF 2200 horsepower in a Swiss type wa
terwheel, General electric company
generator, and other necessary electrical
ard hydraulic machinery
The fire proof brick building In which
the lew machinery viii be contained
viii soon be under way. II will DC
built entirely Of brick, steel. cement and
slate construction. The machinery will
he fandled with 5.ton hand operated
steel crane. This work viii be CONE
plcted this fan, thus giving the CONSOLE
dated lighting company capacity which
VIII rank il among the largest plants
ii New England. and Il viii be the
largest in Vermont.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-07-02
MARRIED MEN WINNERS.
Defeated Single Men in Both Football
and Baseball

The employees OF anderson a Sons
hold their annual picnic at Caledonia
park Saturday. IN spite Of the uncer-
tain weather. everyone enjoyed the ont
ing. there being about 60 people pres.
emf.
Football, baseball quoting and races
claimed the attention during the after.
noon. 4 very exciting ball game be-
tween the married and single men re.
suited IN a victory for the former with
the score II to s. Only seven innings
ware necessary 70 demonstrate the su-
ruiority of tile married men. They were
oaain victorious III the football game
with the single men, the score heiug
9 to + The quoting match was won BY
Andrew johnson and Stewart Dyke
The committee in charge Of the picnic
was composed Of A. Smith, A. Cowe,
" Riley, J. Cruickshank, s. stewart
and } Black
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-07-02
Bids For Location Must Be
Advertised For
TOTAL AMOUNT is S6O, 900
Part Of This Amount Must Be Used in
Purchase Of a Site Restrictions
Under Which Building Must
Be Constructed.

The bill appropriating 100000 for
site and postolIice building in Barre il
now a law aud il due time the building
vii be constructed in Barre. 1t viii
probably be one.story building, and
dcnbtless of granite The first thing to
.he determined Is that Of site. The
bill as it passed Congress- contains the
ftluMing provisions applying to all the
pustoflice buildings To be erected under
the appropriations made this year
ID acquiring sites under this section
tile secretary Of the treasury shall take
into consideration the present needs of
the government and the future growth
of The cities; and IN no case shall the
secretary Of the treasury acquire site
unless the dimensions thereof are Of
sufficient size for a building that viii
accommodate all the governmental OF
fees now located or likely to be ia the
near future located iii said cities.
"IHat the secretary Of the treasury
shall require al owners Oh agents of
sites in each city mentioned in this act.
where sites are to be purchased, to sub
mit offers of sale ia writing Provided,
that each site selected under the provi-
sions Of this act shall be bounded upon
at least two sides BY streets, unless 9TH
erwise specifically provided
Proposals for tile sale of land suitable
for All sites, provided for in this act.
respectively shall be invited BY public
advertisement in one newspaper Of said
cities for at least 20 days prior to the
date specified in said advertisement for
the opening Of said proposals. Propos
ais made in response to said advertise
ment shall be mailed and addressed to
the secretary Of the treasury, who shall
then cause the proposed sites and such
others as he may think proper to desig
nate. to be examined in person BY an
agent Of the treasury department
THAT all buildings authorized under
this act shall be upexposed 10 danger
from fire by an open space Of at least
40 feet on each side, including streets
and alleys
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-07-02
BOYS LIFE SAVED
BY SToRE AWNING
George H wilder's son Fell From Sec
ond Story veranda, Struck AVN
+ ing and Slid to Ground.

An awning over tie window Of frank
H. Corryis store IN Montpelier saved the
life OF Robert, tile six yearS old son OF
George Il. Milder yesterday afternoon.
The little fellow had been in the habit
Of playing on tho second story veranda
OF the Union House building on Main
street and as there was bit Of railing
gone for eighteen inches lie had stretch
ed a string across TO prevent an accident.
He leaned too heavily against this string
yesterday and Il gave way.
r. Al. Cofry's block is foot and q
hail away and the SIDE oi tue awning
projects nearly TO the Union House
structure. enough So that Robert strnclS
partly on the awning and then Slid of
to the ground lie spraincd an ankle,
strained the cords in the same leg and
bruised his head somewhat, bnt will be
out again in short time
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-07-02
RESULTED IN a TIE
Football Match at stephen q Gerrard's
Picnic.

The employees of stephen a Gserrard's
stoneshad held their third annual picnic
at Shepard's grove saturday afternoon
There were about Is people present to
enjoy the occasion. a short literary
programme was rendered during the az
ternoon, including speeches and songs
wv different members of the party. ln
the football match between teams made
up Of married and single men, the score
was tie, each side Kicking two eoals.
The results of the other games were:
Boys race. Henry Massie tst. Patrick
Massie 2d Thomas Ingram ad
Girls race, Annie Rhind 1st. Leila
Mortimer Cd, Ethel Mortimer sd.
Ladies' race, Mrs. Thomas Ingram ist,
Mis-. James Mortimer Ell, Mrs. William
Thompson 3d.
The committee to whom the success
Of the picnic Is due. was composed Of
James Mortimer, James Rhind. Alex
Ritchie, Alex Henderson. Thomas Mer
cer Al h. Frontii and j. Prinessy.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-07-02

In Riot Which Started Near Wheeling,
West Virginia.

Wheeling, w. va. July Z. The Brad.
ley mine Of the United States Coal dom.
pany was the SCENE Of riot yesterday
afternoon. in which one miner was Kill
ed and a number injured, a. well rs scv.
cra guards Sheriff VOORHEES, OF defer
son county, Ohio was on the scene hast
night for the purpose Of making arrests.
Frank Hicks, an English miner, who
lives IN Smithheld. stated last evening
thnt one miner, foreigner, was killed
instantly from shot ~ a guard, and
That FIVE miners were badly wounded,
and that there were probably more
wounded, but they eoud not be found.
He said that be was reliably informed
that eight guards were wounded. but
how seriously be could not learn.
The trouble, lbeks said, started bv
the guards. who he claimed were driue
ing. and sono the mining town was the
scene Of much confusion Hicks said
the guards shot into the houses and the
Women secured their children alyI He'd
to Smithheld, where they we're taken 20
the town hall and cared foi bf tile pco-
pie Of the town.