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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-09-28
STORM REPORT FROM FLORIDA.
Estimated Property Damage in Pensa.
cola 100000.

Pensacola, Fla, Sept rs. The worst
sen storm and hurricane that the gulf
coast has ever experienced in 4 century
began Wednesday night ami ragged all
day yesterday. II il reported that many
lives between the city and navy yard
have been Lost, but the report does not
obtain crcdenee
II j. known, however. that many
streets in That section are under from
five 70 ten feet Of water and many wo
mon have been taken from second story
windows ia boats.
The estimated property damage is So,
000,00O. Every house ii Pensacola has
suffered damage and many roofs are
blown of. Telephone and telegraph and
electric light wires are among the mass.
The water front Is strewn with wreck
age for miles on either side OF the city
and vessels are piled on the wharyes or
where the wharyes once were in utter
ruin. Bib iron steamers and many
lighters sailing ships, axe lying high and
dry up IN the city where the tide has
never been known 10 react. Every
where wharves for miles around have
been swept away u damaged beyond re-
llah.
The electric power was shut OF at one
o'clock yesterday morning. There is no
street ear traffic atl communication with
the outside world practically IS cut on
The streets OF Pensacola are strewu with
timbers, tin roofing and broken glass.
This dispatch, witt other telegrapbic
matter, is being hurried to Flonaton.
Ala. by the Western Union manager,
sho makes the trip BY train. Il Is fear
ID great havoc aud loss Of life win be
shown wlcn tie report from the entirc
section along inc coast can be gathered.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-09-28
TRACK RECORD BROKEN.
Twice 1t Went Under in the Free for All
Class.

Brattleboro, Sept rs. The event of
tbc day At the Valley fair races was
the breaking of The track record twice
IN the free for an class.
IN the first heat, Adpancer stepped
to the quarter III aa5. to the half III
iso5i4, three quarters IN I:s7a4. and
the mile in s:iila winning special
prize of 500.
In a later heat, Advancer went a half
in i.04h and Elizabeth s.. after bad
start 100 yards behind the leaders. turn.
ed the middle half in fs03ls.
The 2s35 stake race was won by
Little Tuf through greater powers 81
endurance. In the first heat OF this
class, won By DclcandeF. the finish was
son close between The winner and Little
Tuh that the official announcement was
needed before the spectators were surc
of the result
Blnc Ribbon was an easy winner IN
ne 2;29 race and 2s trpt, the hrst
being between the other horses for 10
sitions.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-09-28
WOODSTOCK FAIR CLOSED.
A Last Of the Winning Horses in the
Races--Big Attendance.

Woodstock, Sept rs. The third and
last day of Windsor county fair opened
with rain that began III the early morn
ing, keeping hundreds away. flut the
skies cleared about noon and the after.
noon programme was carried out iii the
presence Of large crowd. The track
was IN good shape for racing and troop
~, v. s. cavalry, again gave drill
which has been feature Of the ex.
hibition "Wednesday was 4 record break
ing day in attendance, over 1000 people
being on the grounds. Summary OF
the races;
2:25 class Oradel /, Maud IT. ., Nora
,. ., Qneen Dide 4, Nellie N. S best
time, 2:27h
200 class Danger Signal j, Dandy
Come 2; best time. asst.
2:50 class Brownell /, Hal Cander 2,
Robt. West 3, Young Alcander 4, High.
land Mary ., Dexter b. &.
2:ls class Ned Cole |. Com 2, Kitty
Wilkes q best tine 2:1a.
Breeders stake for foals of 1903 was
won by Reina, owned bv II. s. Hudson,
Queeche, Donah b Hudson 2, star View
3.
1885 classCharron Boy I. Bill Bry-
ant ?, Robert West 3, Hummer A, Bill
of Expense 5, Highland Mary 6, best
time, 2;29A
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-09-28
He Left Oyster Bay Today
For Cape Cod
TO WATCH U. S. MARINES
Will Be In Constant Touch with Cuban
\ Situation Expects to Return to
Ei Oyster Bay Sunday
Ig Afternoon.

Oyster Bay, Sept 2s On board the
Aiayfower President Roosevelt left there
at II q. m, today bound for Cape Cod,
whsre he win observe the gunnery prac-
tice Of the North Atlantic squadron
Assistant Secretary Latta was the only
member Of the executive force who sc-
Ecoinpanied him. The Mayaower will ar
rive at the target grounds At : a. IN. to-
morrow. The President will board the
flagship Missouri which win steam from
end TO end Of the firing line. The MAY
flower win sail for Oyster BAY al 2 y.
I'm, arriving about II o'clock sunday
morning.
To keep him in touch yith the Cuban
Developments the President carries a
wireless telegraphy apparats and will
exchange messages with the station at
Newport, r. I. Should orders for the oc-
Bcupation of Cuba be given during the
Snext 48 hours they will come from the
president outside OF the three mile limit
hnd therefore of American soil. II
9s the second time president has ven
Hured outside Of this limit, the first oc-
Hcasion being when Mr.. Roosevelt return
MI BY ship from New Orleans last spring
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-09-28
y Moderates to Keep Palmer in the
A FINAL ATTEMPT.
Presidency.

Havana, Sept. 2s.--The moderate par.
ty last night decided to make final
Effort to perpetuate the authority Of the
Palma administration by determining to
feject the resignation Of the president
Nhen presented TO congress today. When
this decision was reached Secretary OF
Mar Taft and Assistant Secretary Of
State Bacon the American commission
kTs, had already concluded to intervene,
hut they agreed to await tnday's de-
xelopments, as they are anxious ia afford
VIC Cubans every opportunity To work
Hut their own salvation.
VI President Palma steadfastlv refuses
&yery solicitation of his friends "a with
araw his resignation. Typical of this
Mas the cablegranE he sent to President
Roosevelt III response to the final ur-
tRnt message from the American presi.
Dent that he remain at the helm in
cuba. In this President Palma express
81 his warm appreciation Of President
Roosevelt's effort TO secure peace for
0lha and the friendship he has always
shown the Cuban people
x He referred to his own prcvioiis sacri.
ices for Cuba, which be said had not
l'cen made in vain, but in the present
sNuation and in view OF all that had
trfnspired he felt that further sacrifice
"a his part would be useless and that
iM MAS not consistent with his dignity
aW prestige % reinAn IN office.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-09-28
UNCOVERED THE BONES
OF AN OLD WAR HERO
Dispute as to Grave Of Joseph Barron,
Jrs Believed to Have Been Set
tied BY Disinterment at
Burlington.

Burlington, Sept. 2s.-1o settle the
controversy which has been carried on
between members Of the Vermont so
ciety United States daughters Of the
war Of 1872 on the one hand. and the
New York society. sons Of the war of
1872 On the other, as to whether the
grave " Joseph Barrou, 1r,. pilot ef
tFe Saratoga, Commodore MeDonougli's y
flagship, was il Burlington or across the
lake in Piattsburg, tie supposed grave
ot Barron in Elinwooa ayenue cemetery
has been opened The opening of the
gave seems to settle beyond doubt
that the gallant pilots remains rest IN
this city
Joseph Barron was killed on board
the Saratoga by a stray bullet cred
Just after the close of The battle Of Lake
Champlain, September II. 1914 Palm
er's History Of Lake Champlain1 re-
lates that Barron. with Others meeting
deass IN the same battle. was buried
n Platislnrgh and this was, without
doubt. the case. His widow. ida Bar
ron, With their tive children. H. known
~ have resided III Burlington after her
Husbands death. lss1f eheseua af either
AHN MANNN Vi tMf NSlfHtfN ~ 1Nt tfIA1ll,
There aif 10 stones ia EImw0od avenue
TO tell whether they Mefe buried there.
Present when tile grave Was opened
beside Mrs Jenne and Mrs Lord. we're
General + S. Peek, Health Officer J. W.
Courtney Superintendent II. Collins Of
the city cemeteries. and Or. G II. Beech
CT. who examined the bones found BE-.
meath the stone The bones discovered
We're burid in n very deep grave. The
laborers faItered before all Of the bones
We're uncovered, but The patriotic ladies.
who were resolute iii their determination
TO settle the question OF Barrons grave
for all time, insisted that the search
be continued until the whole skeleton
Was revealed.
The bones were found wrapped III ono
" more blankets 0f very heavy weayc.
The blankets were 50 we'll preserved that
large portions Of them were taken away
as souvenirs Within the blankets were
found pieces Of uniform and several
brass buttons The skull was examined
by DR.. lseccher. who found an unmis-
taxable oval bullet hole IN the parietal
bone. Tho position Of this bullet hole
with the stores OF the wound
which the death bullet inflicted in the
back OF Barron's head. and this with
the blanket and brass buttons would
seem to prove beyond question that the
remains are those OF the pilot. Several |
were nude Of the skull.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-09-28
Montpelier viii Fill a Long
felt Want
CITY MEETING LAST NIGHT
Question Of Site Is Left to Building
Committee to Report at the Annual
Meeting Next March !, 900 Cit
izens Attended Meeting.

After getting along without a city
building for years the citizens Of Mont
Ipeier last night voted unanimously to
construct building which shall Be the
rome Of the entire city government with
vaults and auditorium. The eitv meet
ing then voted To authorize tile CITY
council 10 appoint d committee Of seven
citizens whose duty it shall be to look
up sites for the new building. to estf-
mate tho cost and to report its findings
tn tlie next annual city meeting in
March, 1907.
Ibe report of tlc committee which
was chosen To investigate THE city han
proposition was presented BY Joseph "A.
DeBoer, chairman of the committee.
The report WIS read III full and then d
pamphlet containing ii was distributed
among the citizens present The com
mittee was then thanked and dismissed.
The resolution introduced by Mr. De-
Roer that II was the sense OF the meet
ing that city hall be constructed was
adopted with no opposition, as was an
offered BIZ John II. Sentcr
that the building contain memorial
room dedicated to the Vermont soldiers
and sailors who fell in the war Of the
Rebellion and that the veterans have the
free use OF the room.
The question Of determining prop
er site was lett to committee to re-
port On this the citizens of Montpelier
are divided, some being in favor of the
Haymarket square, now owned w the
city, others faxoring this location and
the purchase of the Golden Fleece build
ing Just back OF it for convention pur-
poses. while some want the city to put
$4,000 into a site on State street. on.
posite the post Office. In order to secure
the State street location several laid
ings would have to be razed, including
the old Capital hall and the Exchange
hotel building.
After voting to construct city stables
q Berlin street at a cost Of $4,000 the
special meeting adjourned. There we're
about 1000 citizens III attendance. Thc
eN pected debate did not matcriaIizc a
The meeting promptly moved the Hls.
ppintmcnt Of 4 committee to look III
aites
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-09-28
WILL CONTEST THE CASE.
Firemen's Trumpet Won at Burlington
in June Still in Dispute.

Burlington. Sept 2s. Word has been
received in Burlington that the hose com
pany IN West Rutland will contest the
suit for the possession Of the silver
trumpet ot TIE Vermont State Firempn's
Association which was won ~ the Win
ooski Steamer Company at the touina-
ment ii Burlington III June The rnles
OF tho association are that the trumpet
became the possession of The company
who makes the best fine at three tourn-
ament 'rhe Middlebury Company and
Winoosk company have won II twice
each The West Rutland company won
it the last time it was contested for
the tournaments after that having been
discontinued for several years They
claim il now by defanlt and right Of
possession and have engaged Butler Il
Mal0ney for attorneys The Minooski
steamers will fight Che case backed up
by The association They have the
trumpet bit were obliged 10 replevin 1t.
The trumpet was offiamenting Tie Bar
of West Rutland saloon.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-09-28
NO STATE CONVENTION
FOR GOOD ROADS
Montpelier city Council Had NO Money
to Put Into Exhibition Work
The Promoters Are
Disappointed.

Montpelier, Sept. 2s The state good
roads convention advertised to be held
IN this city on Tuesday and Wednes.
day October 16 and II next, has been
called of and the committees appointed
a week ago to make arrangements for
and to finance the convention here have
been discharged FROM further service.
Following The vote Of the city council
Wednesday evening that because If lack
Of available funds no demonstration of
permanent road building would Be paid
tor by the city whether nr not the state
convention was heId The chairmen nt
the committees and the city council .nlel
Col. u, M Moore and the Ilon. M. E.
Loucks at the council chamber Inst
evening,
The city council was firm in its vote
taken not to expend any more money
this season for permanent roads, and
as demonstration Of practical road
building conld not be made at the con-
yention unless the city furnished the
material, lumber, teams md paid for
expert engineering skill, ii was thought
best 10 recall The invitation extended d
week ago to Colonel Moore 10 hold
state convention in this city on tbs
oates named
Both the national good roads assopia
tion officials were much disappointed XII
the action taken last night, moi on per.
sonal grounds, for other states are call
Ing for their services. but because after
holding county conventions dn seven
counties of the state, they wore plan
ming 70 put the cap sbeaf on their
work IN Vermont at the state conven.
tion. They agreed however, with The
local officials that u order to make
the state convention success a demon
stration on one of the days Of the con
vention would be essential.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-09-28

George Dow went to Nillimautic.
Conn. Tuesday % visit his son. Bert.
who i a veterinary surgeon there.
Mrs. Griffith Jones went to Barre
Tuesday and will 90 from there to her
home ia Denver later. She has been
'fisiting her sister Airs. I. 0rmsbee, for
two months.
At the East Hardwiek Grange fair
Saturday It Is expected that Cabot viii
cross bats with tie team there.
Harold iIilliard ii confined 10 his
house BY illness Rev p L. IIilIiard re.
turned home Wednesday
Harvey Whitcomb has given the M
nooski House $3.50 FOR i life lease. pa.
pers were signed Tuesday
rliny Smith is driving tho order team
for &. r Hatch 3 Go.
Alrs. NJ , Mason Of Columbus il visit
ing Mrs. Collins, the miliner.
Harvey Noruse has unexpectedly ar
rived from OHIO 10 visit his sister, Mrs.
oryis Fits, whom he has not seen for
"A years
+eorge Reed i painting " Z. Abbott's
at East Cabot
Henry Page and wife Of Randolph are
visiting at Ira Reeds.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-09-28
CLEAR FIELD FOR MORAN.
Opponents in Massachusetts, Democratic
Party Step Down.

Boston, Sept. 2s The safe anil
sane Democracy Yesterday surrendered
horse, foot and dragons to the radicals,
and the Suffolk county district attornty
viii be the nominee II the Democratic
state convention which begins ii this
city October 4.
Moran heard the news OF the capitu-
lation early in the. afternoon while lie
was talking with Superintendent Doyle
of the street department in Penberton
square. His only comment was that
his followers must not cheer as their op
ponents march out.
The articles Of eapitulation were
drawn in the office OF ex- Mayor Josiah
Quincy on State street and signed by
the latter and Congressman Sullivan.
Col a. G. Drinkwater of the Moran
forces was detailed bearing d flag of
truce, toreceiyc tie surrender The en-
tire proceedings were conducted in the
most gcntlemanly manner Not 4 harsh
word was spoken throughout the nego-
tiations.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-09-28
WITH DIMINISHING FORCE.
STORM Is Moving Northward Says the
Weather Bureau.

Washington, Sept. 2s. Belated re-.
potts to the weather bureau last night
from Pensacola, Fla. announced that
tbe gulf hurricane passed inland vest
Of 8there, the wind reaching SIS miles
an hour at Pensacola. 1t is believed to
be Decreasing in energy, and the weather
burcau predicts that ii will slowly
no1 1hward during the next "A hours
Anaincreasc in the energy of the storm.
however, Is expected By the hurean
when the disturbance reaches the lower
lake region III probable course during
The Anext "a hours will be northwari
through Tennessee and Kentucky into
the SOhio valley.
prof Alfred J. Henry, the forecast
oaicih at the weather bureau, last night
explained that as the storm progresses
inhud it may be expected 70 show a
uadpal dimiRution OF strength.
Tllp cutting of Of communication with
nhmbef OF points handicapped the
F, Gather officials in determining the pre-
else centre Of the storm. The belatcd
Pensacola advices mentioned were sent
during the day, the regular night report
hein4 missing, aud no night reports
were esreceivcd for Mississippi, Louisiana,
or southwestern Alabama.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-09-28
Death Of MorTisyiIle Man.

Morrisyillc, Sept. 2s. Tile death of
John II. Bell occurred At the home of
his daughter. Mrs +. II Stratton. Wed.
nesday evening from hemoffhagc of the
bladder Mr.. Bell WAS - years old aud
was sick only from Tuesday until We'd.
nesday evening. although he has been
in poor health since his army life. Mr.
Bell leaves a sister, Mrs. Edward Hub
bell Of West Enosbureh. and three
Mrs. Luman H. Stratton OF
Worthwhile. Mrs. Dallas Dyke Of Jcffcr.
sonvillc and Mrs. Nettie Bixlly Of John.
son. Funeral services were held this
afternoon AZ two o'clock, the Rev. q.
g. 81, Glare oiliciating and burial was
at Nest Enoshurgh.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-09-28
BRATTLEBoRo DOG SHOW.
Bostob Terriers Formed Chief Class in
Exhibits.

Brattleboro, Sept. Is. The Valley
fair @nncI show closed yesterday with
The judging Of Boston terriers by Dwight
Aloorelof New York This was the larg
est cafs in the show Mrs. +. A. Dal-
len oil Boston took the blue with her
DaIIen1 Punch in the puppy and novice
lightweight classes, and G G. Holtop Of
lIinsdah, n. H., was successful in the
novice biddleweight class with his Bub-
bic II.
Frederick Isaacs of Greenfield, Mass,
with hh Governor III captured the
.heayvweight novice Junior II, owned
M lIyron w. Robinson OF New York.
Jsfeated Iohnstones Bob, owned by
pabert Joltnstone Of Swampscott, Mass.
Il Tie Qpen heavyweight and winners
classes
considerable quality was shown II the
h;tch division. j. L. Doherty Of Boston
,.inninr be novice and limit middle
''eirht ciAsses. In the heavyweight open
Isss Clauucey Girl, owned By Mrs i.
Tdward Anderson of Brookline, Mass,
aegeated Hampton selwonlS Beauty Of
~ Robinson string, and afterward
snot rina.rs. She had previously been
snM 10 ltoree K. Miller ut The caia
,aa,,e m& Of $500 Mr.. Miller will
NO., sbow be over The circuit this win.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-09-28
TALK OF THE TOWN

Miss Eleanor Rollins returned today
to her home IN Huntington after few
days visit with friends in this city
For sale Fifty bushels large ripe cu-
lcumbers 70 close at soc per bushel. Al.
G. shepard Phone 404.ll.
u. u Collins was arrested Yesterday
|afternoon BY Officer Carle for intoxica-
|tion. IN city court this morning Collins
was arraigned on the charge Of 4 second
otiense TO which he pleaded not guilty.
He was given immediate trial and was
found guilty by the court. A fine Of SIS
and costs OF 1919 was imposed and he
took an appeal to county court. He had
moi secured bis bail Of $50 at this writ
ing.
There were 60 players present at the
C. o. X. whist party last night, The
prizes Were awarded az follows
lst, Mrs 0. n. Granger and G. Keith,
with 75.5 per cent; I'd Miss " d. lAtley
and A. Marani Csc per cent.
The Blue store on Depot square viii
be closed tomorrow until six b. M, ons
account Of the day being atonement day
in the Jewish church
The Tourist club viii meet with Mrs.
NJ. y, Chandler on Park street Mon.
day, October 4, at 2a0 p, NJ, for a social
afternoon.
Miss Florence Hutchinson left tnis
morning for q months visit with friends
in Lowell and Boston
Dr. Arthur Bean Of Brooklyn. \. ~,
and wife are Che guests Of his brother,
+. n Bean Of this city
Rev, Father Hickey, who has been
visiting the eRv p NJ Mekcuna, 10.
turned today OF his home IN Spring
field
Richard Boyea went 10 Malone, n. H.,
today for q yieit with relatives.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-09-28
BRYAN is cRATIFIED.
At the Nomination of Hearst in New
York State.

Oklahoma City, OISla., Sept. %. iii
teen thousand persons greeted William
J. Bryan here last night on his tour
through oklahoma. His special train
stopped at III Reno after leaving here.
and Mr.. Bryan addressed crowd OF
several thousand persons from the rear
platoon shortly before midnight.
In speaking Of the nomination of Will.
liam r. Hearst for governor Of New
York, Mr.. Bryan said that following the
rule he had adopted in all state con
tests, he had shown no discrimination
between candidates prior 20 the conyen-
tion.
= am much gratilied at The nomina-
ton Of Mr.. Hearst he said. because
feel that he will make not only a
strong race, but also a good governor
after his election.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-09-28
A BARRE ENTERPRISE,
WILL BUILD UP CITY
United States Quarries and Granite Con-
struction Company Is Now Do
ing Business in
Barre.

After many months Of patient work
and the expenditure of money, the Unit
ed States quarries and granite construc-
tion company is located in its spacious
Offices on Main street and Is doing bust
ness The plan, scope and character Of
TINS company's business make il Il Barre
enterprise in the fullest meaning OF
The term. Prominent people OF Barre
have advised and taken part in its on.
ganization to the end that it would be
managed and conducted along safe and
substantial Lines to promote the best
interests Of Barre and all those connect
ed with The company.
Any large enterprise that will assist
~ developing the resources of Barre.
bring capital and business To our city.
add Ia its population increase the VOL
uine ot our commercial transactions and
by wide publicity caII the attention OF
the world TO Barre as d granite center
is deserving Of the hearty cooperation
and substantial support OF every loyal
citizen. Every line of business and each
individual BY the nature of things will
directly or indirectly reap a benefit from
an enterprise OF this nature ana Of sAch
magnltude.
Ibis new company with its extensive
facilities and connections win make a
speciality of building work. II Is gen.
orally acknowledged and admitted by all
that Barre il III need III az enterprise
"a tllis Kind. Large building contracts
viii bring hundreds of skilled wolsrmen
to orr city, which directly means i
larger demand for resI estate and Il
greater volume pf business Is our mer-
chants and prof2 sionaI men alike. Willie
any business that viii give greater pn,
hlicity aud call the attention of the
world 70 the merits OF Barre granite
benefits the building and monumental
business alike and results in common
good 10 all
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-09-28
Peculiar Accident to Dir.
Charles Duncan
WAS THROWN FROM TEAM
Pr Charles Duncan Of CTaftsbury Was
Out Driving When His Horse Be-
came Frightened BY i Woman
With Sheet.

st. Albans, Sept Is. Dr.. Charles
Duncan of Craftsbury is in 4 serious
condition as the result Of all accident
Wednesday night His horse became
frightened BY sheet which i woman
was spreading over some plants and ran.
The doctor was thrown against teIe-
phone post. II ii feared hia back III
broken.