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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-18
SENTENCE IMPOSED
ON TWO BARRE MEN
Execution of Sentence Was Suspended
as Both Phelps, Bucket Shop, and
Baird, Larceny, Have Taken
Cases to Supreme Court.

Montpelier, April 1s.Charles Al.
Phelps, who was convicted last week in
Washington county court Of keeping
a bucket shop in Barre In 1904 and 1905
was yesterday afternoon sentenced by
Judge Rowell to pay fine OF $500 with
costs Of prosecution. The maximum
sentence for this ofensc is 1000 and
the minimum sentence 5000. Execu-
ton of sentence was respited, the case
will go to supreme court on exceptions
and Phelps was admitted to pail in the
sum of $1,000.
Pred Baird of Barre, who was con-
victed several weeks ago Of petit lar
ceny, was sentenced 10 not less than
two nor more than three months at
hard labor in the house Of correction
at Rutland. This case also goes to SUI
preme court ON exceptions and exceu-
ton of sentence was suspended. Bail
was fixed at $500, which was furnish-
ed.
The divorce case OF Lafayette VS..
Lafayette was heard and the bill was
dismissed. The parties reside in Barre
and the plaintiff asked for bill on
the ground that his wife had wilfuliy
desrted him. Mr.. and Mrs. Lafayette
have been married for 40 years,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-18
NEW LAKE STEAMER
CHRISTENED TODAY
Miss Helen Lyman Of Burlington Broke
Bottle Of Champagne on the Vessels
Bow--The Ticonderoga to
Cost $l5oooo.

Burlington, April Is.---Ihe new $780,
oeo lake steamer under construction at
Shelburne harbor for the Champlain
TRANSPORTATION company was successful
w launched at two o'clock this after.
noon from the ways at the harbor in
the presence of more than a thousand
people, most of whom came over from
Burlington on the steamer Chateaugav
by invitation Of General Manager u. A..
Leomis Of the company
The steamer was all ready for launch.
ing as soon as the party arrived, and
il took but few minutes 10 complete
the arrangements for the special launcll-
ing party containing officials of the COM
pany and few others, to climb aboard
the new boat. when the blocks were
pulled out and the Ticonderoga glided
into the water as gracefully as any
bird a-wing The eerrnony OF christen-
ing the steamer was accomplished by
Miss Helen Lyman, elder daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Elias Lyman of this city,
who broke a bottle Of sparkling cham
pagne over her bow with a mallet which
was made from piece OF planking se-
cured from the huh of the old steamer
Vermont and turned at the yards Of
the company at sheiburne harbor. The
mallet was tied with red, white and
hlpe ribbons and was suitably inscribed
in hand painted letters.
Machinists will begin at once to in
stall the machinery and the steamer will
be enclosed MS soon as possible and conf
pleted to go into commission by July
i5. taking the place Of the Chateaugsy,
which boat win be used for cxcur-
.innn.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-18
NEW WORLDS RECORD
in BILLIARD MATCH
Sutton Simply Slaughtered Willie Hoppe
Ills Highest Run Was 2s4 and
That Was Not
Finished.

New York, April is.--The shorest and
most exciting game OF the worlds cham
pionship 1872 billiard tournament was
played here last night and new worlds
record was established. George Sut-
ton. formerly Of Elmira, in defeating
Willie Hoppe, the worlds champion al
1871 balk line, ia the 18th game, made
500 points in five innings, an average OF
100, which constitutes the new worlds
record The highest run was Sntton's
234, unfinished, last night.
There is no telling how high he could
have gone IL the opportunity had pro.
sented itself, for he had the balls under
perfect control.
Hopes average was 20 30, and his
high run so.
George j.. Slosson yesterday won his
fourth straight game, defeating Albert
q. Cutler in the matinee game. 500 ia
nag. The winners average was IA 24-34,
Slosson made 144 points in his first
four innings. including a fine run Of
93 in the fourth inning.
Cutters work in the first nine in
nngs was poor, rs lie only made ls
points up TO that stage. lie redeemed
himself in the tenth, however. with a
grand exhibition Of first class balk line
billiards. in which he ran up 81.
Slosson's high runs were %, o3, 40
and ss.
Cutler's average was 10 16.32 and his
high runs ol, 80, a3 and 81.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-18
BEFORE LARGE AUDIENCE.
Better Farming" Teachers Conducted
Lectures.

Newport, April ts.--'fhe better farm
ing special under the management Of
the Boston 4 Maine railroad for the
betterment OF farming industries arriv-
ed at 1880 p. M. yesterday. The cx-
hihits and instructive lectures were in
charge of Prof. Hills and corps of
competent assistant. from the State Ag-
ricultural college of the university OF
Vermont
The train consists of five passenger
coaches which are used for exhibits and
lectures and are open to the public.
Lectures on crop production, horticul.
ture, animal busbandry and forestry are
held in the cars. There are also ex-
hibits OF dairyiHg implements. sample
crops of corn, wheat and oats, from the
agricultural college. In the evening, in-
teFesting lectures pertaining TO modern
farming, dairying and forestry were Civ
en- in Odd Fellows hall by Professors
Hills and Jones, and Messrs. Aitken
and Hitchcock before large audience.
The train visits other towns on the
Passumpsie division this week, and it
is understood that the Boston & Maine
furnish the train and the State Ag-
riculiural college the intructors and
exhibits in the interests Of better farm
ing.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-18
ARBITRATE ARBITRATION
is THE ONLY QUESTION
Said the Coal Operators in Their Reply
to John Mitchell Yesterday
Aftsrnocn.

New York, 1s.--A subcommittee OF
presidents of the anthracite coal car
rvinr railroads and mine operators who
met here yesterday afternoon drew up
a letter 10 President John Mitchell OF
the United Mine Workers of America,
in which the operators again declare
that there is nothing 70 arbitrste ey.
cept the question whether there shall
be any arbitration. This reply is made
in resnonse To President Mitchelfs re.
cent amended proposition OF arbitration.
The operators do not, however, refuse
point blank to accept Mr.. Miteheps
latest plan. They assert that all the
differences between the miners and their
employers have been decided by the
strike commission and that there is no
reason why another attempt should be
made to arhitrate them. After describ-
ing the previous steps OF the two sides
and commenting upon the plans suggest.
ed by the miners, the operators aver
that the miners have rejected all the
propositions and that they have nothing
further TO offer.
"1'he fundamental principles regard
ing the conduct OF this business have all
been established by the strike commits
sion,p the operators declare.
No reason is suggested why they
should be retired. we have nothing
further to offer"
The operators assert also that the
miners offer to waive formal recogni-
tion of the miners union is not mater
ial and declare that the miners pro-
oramtue wouId increase the cost Of do.
mestic sizes OF coal s1.20 per ton.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-18
WHOLE CITY IN PANIC,
FREQUENT SHOCKS
Police Are carting the Dead from the
Buildings-Thefe Is No Water to
Fight the Flames Which
Followed.

Ashfork, Arizona, April is. Reports
of the Frisco earthquake say that the
first shock was felt at $40. Build
ings toppled and fell in every direction.
The police patrol is carting the dead
from the building. fire broke out in
the wholesale house district and the
water front and other localities with
no water to fight it, The shoci, was
felt as far south as Santa Barbara, but
not at Los Angeles.
All the power lines IN the city were
wrecked. The Pacific cable was not
damaged. There have been slight shocks
every few minutes since the heavy one.
A terrible panic exists in the city. Ev-
eryone rushed to the streets. Many
hundreds are reported killed south OF
Market street, where several disastrous
fires are raging. No damage Of serious
nature or loss of life in the residence
ditricts are reported
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-18
Reports Thus Far Received Place the Death List
at Over 20OO-Water System Destroyed
and to Stop Spread Of Flames
Buildings are Blown Up
City in Panic.

San Francisco, April fs.--An earth
quake this morning wrecked the Hobart
building, in which is located
the Offices Of the Postal Telegraph
company and the Northern Pacific rail
way company. The shock was felt at
$3.50. 1t is feared that many lives were
lost.
Shocks were felt up to $40. The
earthquake wrecked the waterworks and
fire soon spread in all directions. There
is no direct communication, both tele-
graph companies being driven out Of
their buildings. All wires are down be-
tween San Francisco and Sacramento.
An early estimate places the loss Of
life at over 1,1Oo.
The postal Office was damaged but
not seriously. None Of the occupants
was killed, but many were injured and
killed in the city. Buildings are now
being blown up. At seven o'clock the
work OF rescue was under way, but in
an morganized manner, owing TO the
panic. The dead are being carried from
the buildings in scores.
Many Drop Dead of Fright.
People are fleeing from the city by
thousands and in their panic many drop
dead in the streets,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-18
Extraordinary Accident to
West Topshanl Man
WHITTLING WITH KNIFE
When Blade Slipped and Entered tho
Groin, Severing the Main Artery
ana Also Nerve--Mason
Jenkins the Victim. SE

West Topshaln, April 1s. Mason Jsn-
kins, aged about 80 years, native Of
New Hampshire who came to the home
Of his sister, Mrs. Nathan Cilley, Of this
place few days ago and who Monday
purchased the farm of w. F. Kimban,
met with fatal accident Moniay after
noon. He was trying to split 4 thin box
board when his pocket knife which he
was using for the purpose, slipped and
the blade entered the groin, sevsring tasa
main artery and also q nerve. Dr. j..
A. Dow was called and arrived As SOON
as possible, NJ. cilley having in tho
mean time managed TO check the dow
Of blood to some extent but not until
after the injured man had lost 50 much
that he died shortly after the physician
arrived, in spite Of the Efforts to save
him.
jenkins leaves, besides his sister, q
wife but no children. His wife lives in
New Hampshire but was soon coming
to West Topsham to reside.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-18
REED--c0LBuRN.
Marriage Of Popular Barre Young People
This Afternoon.

Miss Nellie a. Colburn and George A
Reed, both of this city. were married
this afternoon at $50 at the home Of
Rev. r. A. Poole, Mr.. Poole being the
officiating clergyman. The young people
we're unattended, and only their immedi-
atte relatives were present at the cere'
mony. The ring service was used.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reed left this afternoon
for Plattsburgh, n. VI, where they viii
visit at the brides home for short
time, they being forced to cut short
their wedding trip, owing to the fact
that Mr.. Reed leaves early next week
for Oregon to take up his new work a-
an engineer III the IT. s. reclamation ser.
vice. Mrs. Reed will 70 to Oregon
later.
Both bride and groom are among tis
most popular young people of this city
Mr.. Reed il a graduate Of Spauldine
high school in tie class OF '07, and oi
Dartmouth college in the class Of 1903
also of Thayer school Of Civil Engineer,
ing at Dartmouth in the class of 1904
at Thayer school Mr.. Reed made bril-
liant record. For the past year be has
been employed as assistant city en-
gineer.
The bride in the three years Of hel
residence in this city has made wide
circle OF friends. She is member oi
Bright Star Rebekah lodge and is .
graduate Of Plattsburgh high school, and
of Albany business college in 1908. Fol
the past three years she has employ,
ei as stenoGrapher At NJ. NJ. Gordon''
law office, where she has gained the re
putation Of being an expert in her work
A host Of friends in this city will wish
Mr.. and Mrs. Reed great happiness il
their welded life.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-18
SENIORS READ ESSAYS.
Members of Spaulding High School
Graduating Class.

The second and last division of the
senior class of Spaulding high school
yesterday afternoon gave their Senior
Exhibition, at which essays were real.
The programme was ms follows:
Popular Superstitions, Mary McWhor-
Ter; Fields Unknown to Science, Nathan
Veino; Literary Men in Public Life, Mr..
Gordon; The Birth of Nation, Mary
Adams; music, duet, Misses Jones and
Scott; The Art of Letter Writing, Bessie
Speare; Modern for Old-fashioned ideals,
Bessie Jones; Elements in the Growth of
Il City, Norman Pratt; Sir Henry Irv-
ing, Grace Waite; music, trio, Misses
Jones, Adams and Scott; Prometieus
Unbound, Flora Murphy; The Foot Bali
Problem, William Ayers; The Preserva-
ton OF Our Natural Scenery, Florence
Taylor; Japan as tpe Teacher of the
World, James Csrswell; music, piano
solo, Bessie speare; Our Debt to Pre-
historic Man, William Halvnsas; Polar
Explorations, Walter Boutwell,: Trees of
Vermont, Leroy Darling; Greek Educa-
tion, Georgina Trail
Excused from reading.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-18
viii be ROadbed Of Bridge on.
Harrington Ave.
YEARS APPROPRIATIONS.
Made by Board Of Aldermen--Offer Of
Settlement from J.. D. Ossola
Earle Cutler Gets
Hearse.

The board Of aldermen met in regular
session last evening, made the appro-
priations for the year, awarded the CON
tract for the Harrington street bridge,
and read and ordered executed several
contracts with appointive city officials.
The beard was In session from 7 until
~, and excepting q wordy scrap be-
tween the mayor and Alderman Thurs
ton, was Of routine order.
The water COMMITTEES reported ad-
yersely on All extension OF the city
water pipes 400 feet on West View
place, on the ground that the income
would not pay interest ON the invest
mcnt. The report Of the committee was
not signed by Alderman Albisetti The
report was accepted, but not without
a protest from Alderman Albisetti.
The water committee recommended
Hattie Ia Bounty be retained in the
water office at d salary Of S35 per
month and the report was accepted.
Chief of Police Browns report for
March was read showing i arrest, Of
which three were for intoxication.
G. J. Mascot was granted a license
to run an ice cream parlor. S. II. Max
We'll granted d pool room license and
II G. Jaynes lunch room license.
A proposition was submitted by J. ID.
Ossola agreeing to accept 1865 from the
city for moving last year bis houses
on Seminary street, after they had been
located. The matter was referred to
the street committee and CITY attorney
with power to settle for sizes, providing
Mr. 0ssola valves all claims and the
agreement is satisfactory to the com
mittee and city attorney. 1t was also
voted that a warrant for Sl65 be drawn
in favor of Mr.. 0ssoia.
a petition for sewer from Granite
street westerly TO the house of Mrs.
James MathIeson was referred to the
committee on streets.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-18
FIFTY WHOLE BLOCKS
OF STREETS DESTROYED
Greatest Damage East and South of
Market Street, and Buildings
Are Almost All

New York, April 1s.--The Postal
Telegraph company is advised that the
area covered by the earthquake IS about
fifty blocks, in which the buildings have
been almost totally destroyed The
greatest damage done was cast and
south of Market street to the bay.
This area includes Sansomc street, Mis-
sion street, Battery street, Front, Davis
and Drummond streets, and from Mont
gomery street to the bay. The buildings
on the following streets have been de-
stroyed: First, fremont, Beal, Main,
Spear, Stuart and East South. This
section was devoted largely to manu-
featuring enterprise. The principal
banking institutions are in a quarter
Of the city which has not been seriously
affected.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-18
STOPPED AFTER 4 ROUNDS.
Peter Sullivan Of Fall River outcIasses
Luther Manuel.

Pawtucket, r.. r.. April 1s.--In the
exhibition Of the Valley Falls athletic
club last night at the clubhouse, the
principal bout was that between Peter
Sullivan Of Fall River and Luther Man
uel Of Portland, Me- The intention was
to have the men 90 ~ rounds, but
after four rounds the event came to
halt by order of the referee, as Sui
livan had his man on the ropes and
nearly lsclpless.
Manuel had the advantage in reach
and height, but he was oiIfelassed hy
Sullivan in every way. The latter had
no trouble whatever in finding his man
easily, and there was disappointment
among the spectators, as they had ex-
pected to see O better bout.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-18

Representative Towne of New York
Spoke in Boston Last Night.

Boston, April 49,. Representatives
Charles "A. Towne Of New York discussed
"The One Man over in Politics" before
the Massachusetts Reform club at the
Hotel Brunswick last night and de-
larea that iii this country the speaker
oil tile national house of Representatives,
instead Of being an officer necessary for
efficient conduct of legislative business,
had become a political officer who could,
by the accumulated power, further the
ends Of the party which he represented.
The speaker also contfastei the func-
tions Of the presiding officer Of congress
with that of the house Of commons un-
der the English system
Thorstein b. Ueblin, professor of poli-
teal economy in the University Of Chi
cago, also discussed the "One Man
Power. academicaily and received close
attention.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-18
GRANITE CHAPTER OFFICERS.
Charles Aver Chosen High Priest Last
Night--Other Officers.

The annual election Of the officers Of
Granite Chapter No. 20, X. A. NJ, was
held last evening as follows Charles
Aver, II. p; George Tilden, king;
George Inglis. scribe; c. NJ Wiley,
treasurer: William Cato, secretary;
William Bradbury, q Of III; Donald
Blake. r. of s.: Lewis Roberts, r. A.
G.; Jshn =. AyerIl. NJ 3rd "; A. W.
Badger, NJ. end W; Walter Scott, NJ. 1st
Vi. chaplain, O. N. Reed; NJ. ]. Me-
Gowun and John Sowles stewards. A
banquet was served at the close.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-18
Wants Damages.

Mr.. Barry Of Third street presented
a bill for damages to his property eaus-
ed from surface water flowing into his
cellar His bill was for $500 Referred
20 street COMMITTEES and city attor-
ney.
II was voted to return TO james G.
Ross the money he paid to Tax Collector
Buchanan under protest, for taxes for
year he was out of the country.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-18
BUILDING BARRACKS.
Indications That Operators Expect Hard
Struggle.

Philadelphia, April 1s.---It is difficult
TO forecast what effect the reply Of the
operators TO the miners latest propasi-
tion viii have upon the latter The
miners almost to man have siRniiled
their intention OF standing by President
Mitchell but at the same time the
operators have been quietly preparing
to operate their mines. Preparations
made indicate that the mine owners con-
template an extended strike.
The Philadelphia 4 Reading Coal 4
Iron company are building barracks
around their collieries.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-18
FRASER PITCHED WELL.
Former Goddard Star Now in Holy Cross
Shut Out Tufts.

Jack Fraser, the old Goddard semin-
airy pitcher was In the box for Holy
Cross college yesterday and his team
won from Tufts college by the score Of
fl to 0. Fraser's pitching contributed
materially to the shut out as Tufts got
but four hits. Fraser gave but one sDast
on balls and struck out five men. IN
the field he made three assists and also
scored one run. Fraser promises to be
one Of the best pitchers Holy Gross even
had.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-18
WAR DEPARTMENT
GETS EARLY REPORT
Hears That Over 1000 Were Killed and
That at That Time There Were
Fears Of General
Confagratfon.

Washington, d. G., April 1s.--The
war department was in communication
with San Frsrcisco for about two min
utes this morning, shortly after the
earthquake. The San Francisco opera
tor said that the disaster was greater
than was reported, that more than 900
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-18
HAIR BURNED OFF.


Boston, April 1s.-~A flaming automo-
bile speeding through the streets TO an
engine house WAS the unusual spectacle
presented IN the South End yesterday,
Fire darted about the head and body uf
the driver, William Curry Of Brookline,
but he safely 4teered tt car to the
house, where the flames were extins
guished b. the fremen though the an.
tonobile vas ruined Curry was badly
burned about the face and hands and
bis mir was completely burned OIL.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-18
THREE MILES OF RAILROAD
SUNK OUT OF SIGHT
Lying Between Suisnan and Benetia--Big
Fire Is Raging in Berkeley, Suburb
of Oakland.

New York, April 1s.--Ihe Western
Union is advised that three miles of the
railroad bed have sunk out Of sight be-
tween Suisnan and Benetia. A big fire
is raging in Berkeley, suburb of Oak
land.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-18
DEATH LIST ESTIMATED
AT 1000 PEOPLE NOW
Fire at Latest Report Is Getting Be-
yond Control and Is Licking
Up Whole Streets.

Cincinnati, April ,1s.-The Western
Union has received the following from
San Francisco
The fire is beyond control now, de-
stroying Market street, and has reached
the Palace hotel. Both the Postal and
Western Union buildings were complete
~ destroyed The loss of life is now
estimated at 1000.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-18
BRAVE MAN DROWNED.
George Garry Tried to Swim Ashore fol
Help.

Tampa, Fla, April ls.--Georgs Garry
cashier of the Tampa Electric company
and recently from Boston, was drowned
ia lIllsborough hey yesterday while out
with a pleasurt party. The boat was
overturned in rough water. Garry start
cd to swim ashore 20 secure assistance
after be and J. +. Mahoney rescued The
young women Of the party and placed
them on the uptufned boat
Aluhoney and the women We're in tic
water an hour and fifteen minutes before
they drifted ashore.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-18
TOURING SOUTHERN VERMONT.
John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Is Enjoying
His Trip and Good Health.

Pennington, April ls.-John D. Rookie
feller, Jr', and =. A. Rockefeller Of New
York. who arc making horse back trip
through the Berkshires aud parts OF
Vermont and New York, passed through
here yesterday. On route to Manchester.
Both are in good health and enjoying
the trip.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-18
TREMENDOUS LOSS OF LIFE
IN SAN FRANCISCO EARTHQUAKE

had been killed, that the dead and in
jured were then being taken out of the
danger zone, that the water supply had
been cut off and that there were fear.
of general conhagration. Fires had
already broken out in several places.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-18
Shock IN WASHINGTON.
Seismograph Instrument Was Set A.
Going.

Washington, u, G.. April 1s.-The
weather bureau announces that an earth
quake Of miniature proportions occurred
here this morning. The needle in the
seismograph at $40 was thrown violent,
ly from side TO side, but the shock was
not perceptible TO those on the streets.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-18

George McAllister a farmer 81 Enos
burg, who tapped $50 maple trees az the
beginning Of the sugar season has made
150 pounds Of sugar and some maple
syrup, thus averaging nearly three
pound. and half 10 tree. This is tlls.
largest yicld per tree yet reported in
that vicinity.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-18
EARTHQUAKES IN sAcREMENTo.
was the Most Severe in Fifteen
Years.

Sacramento, April 49, strongest
earthquake in 15 years occurred here
this morning. The vibrations caused n
panic in the hotels, but nobody was in
iured. Great anxiety is felt about sur
rounding points.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-18

ports that it's main exchange in San
Francisco is in flames. 1t adioins the
Mills building, An explosion blew the
top off the building. Many lives are
reported lost.