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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-08-24
INSPECTING
P. @. SITES
Col. James 7. Low Of Treas
ury Department
is IN THIS CITY TODAY
Began This Forenoon the Rounds Of
: the Nineteen Properties Which
Are offered to the Gov
ernment.
is IN THIS CITY TODAY

Col. James T.. Low, special agent from
the treasury department in Washington,
sert out to inspect public building sites
offered for sale, arrived in Barre last
evening To look over the sites offered
for 4 postoliice building in Barre. Col.
I.ow started ont about 10 o'clock this
forenoon, beginning with the Martin
property on the corner Of South Main
and Prospect streets and then going to
the north end, inspecting the lot at
the corner of North Main and Granite
streets, and then going to the Tildcn
and Morse lots.
In making the inspection Col Low
did not stop at the lots offered which
we're not on corner. He said to one
of the parties who had offered one Of
these that the laws of the department
did not allow the location of postofiice
on such lot.
A Times reporter approached the
colonel, but the only information he
could secure from him was that he
hoped 70 complete his inspection before
Sunday.
The selection Of a postofTice site win,
OF course, depend upon the choice Of
Col. Low. He will compare the proper
ties offered for sale and the prices and
then make recommendation as to the
best site The United States govern
ment win then take up negotiations with
the owner. Failing ID agree over q price
for the property desired, the govern
ment ran proceed TO condemn the prop
erty and have the price fixed by a
commission.
After this treasury expert has made
his recommendation the same, after be-
ing approved by the supervising archi.
tect aud going through other official
channels, must be approved by the secre
tary Of the treasury. After the lat
ter's official @. X, the United States
district attorney must pass upon the
title to the property before the gov
ernment pays its money for the site.
As to the style OF building and the
architecture of the same, federal laws
prohibit the drawing Of plans by the
government architects until after the
site has been officially decided upon by
ali thc government parties in interest.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-08-24
DIE BY EXPLOSION.
fwo Men Lost Lives at. Uxbridge, Mass,
Yesterday.

Uxbridge, Mass, Aug. PA terrible
dynamite explosion occurred at $50 yes
terday afternoon at the upper quarry of
Blanchard Bros. on Williams Hill, and
'as q result William y. Blanchard. presi-
dent Of the company and an employe,
named Asa Goodness, lost their lives.
Goodness was instantly killed and his
body was blown so feet into the air, fall
ing on the steel derrick, where II caught
on the guy wires and remained suspend
ed in air until taken down bv his fell
low vorkmen. Mr.. Blanchard lived about
half an hour. part of which time he
was conscious
The two men were tamping down a
charge Of dynamite, preparatory to a
blast. when the explosion came The
quarry was full Of workmen nearby, but
only these two were injured. The tamp-
ing rod Of steel entered the right thigh
of Mr.. Blanchard, severing the femoral
artery. IL remained in his leg until he
pulled II out in his struggle for life.
This caused a collapse, from which he
did not recover
He Was told before he died that Good
ness had lost bis life, and he said he was
sorry for Mrs Goodness and the six chill
dren who survive him.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-08-24
WOULD BE ANNEXATION.
Comment of British Press on American
Aid for Cuba.

London, Aug. 24--The newspapers
this morning print editorials on the sit
nation in Cuba and speculate as to the
probability of the United States being
obliged to intervene TO restore order.
However, it is generally admitted that
the American government has no desire
to take such a step, as it would mean
the annexation OF the island.
The Daily Telegraph says that inter
veution would create something like fer
ment throughout the South American
republics and would be exceedingly NAL.
apropos so soon after the international
American congress, but that America 4
interests in the island are 30 great that
malapropos or not, public opinion in
the United States viii not tolerate a
prolonged and aimless rebellion which
would stultify all the good work accom-
plished there under American inhu-
ence.
The Morning Post in arriving at a
similar conclusion thinks the position
suggests that the difficulty Of the Span
iards in dealing with 'the turbulent isl-
anders7 was creates than the seericans
originally were fnchaeu 70 uefitYe.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-08-24
CHAMPIONSHIP OF NEW YORK.
Brush Proposes Series of Games Between
Giants and Highlsnders.

Pittsbnrg, Aug. 24.--Pres, John r.
Brush Of the New York base ball team
last night admitted>that he is eager 70
have his team try conclusions with the
Ilighlanders for the championship Of
New York at the end of the present sea
SON. He said
Il would like to have a series of five
or seven games arranged, to be played
under the rules of the national commits
sion tie games 20 alternate on the polo
grounds and the American league
grounds; in case OF tie, the deciding
game to be played on the ground select.
ed by lot. This of course will not go
should either Of us win the league cham.
pionship.
Il would like to see it an annual af-
fair in New York, and with that end in
view would propose that we play for a
gold cup, the winner to hold il until
wrested from him in years following
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-08-24
FIFTEEN MATCHES PLAYED.
In AIi-comers Tennis Tournament at
Newport. r. \.

. Newport, r. !. Aug. "a Fifteen mat
ehes were played yesterday in the third
round Of the allcomers tournament for
the national lawn tennis championship
in singles and ia nearly every instance
the picked players won.
The only match that seemed at all
doubtful was the J. O. AInes, n r. Peli
affair which ended in the second set by
Pell's withdrawal owing to the heat
The hardest fought match was tie
contest between +. T. Gross OF proyi-
denee and J. RI Carpenter, lr., OF New
York, which went through five sets and
necessitated sixty games. Gross took
the first two sets and had good chance
at the third, when Carpenter rallied and
finally won it, TO 9.
He also won the fourth set with
greatest ease. but the fifth was bitterly
fought from the start and after seven
all had been called, tsToss took the neat
two games. the set and match.
Tehr and Ilothier won their lnqtslcs
in straight sets, as did Irving Wright,
the brother Of the champion, Willie in
the lower part Of the draw, He s,ctt ani
StiIhnan won their places through ee.
fault
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-08-24
Miss Bessie FarnswOrth Gets
Conclusion Of Brain
BY FALL INTO A DITCH
Two Men Drove Horse Into Guarded
Ditch on Washington Street--John
johnson Fell Down Stairs
With Baby in His Arms.

Two accidents Of rather serious ma.
ture, caused By city excavations, occur.
red last night. Miss Bessie Farnsworth
Of Maple avenue was the victim Of tht
first, which happened at eight o'clock on
North Main street, in the vicinity Of Cot
tage street. Miss Farnsworth was walk
ing along The sidewalk with her mother,
Mrs. Charles Farnsworth, when she step
ped into an excavation prepared BY the
street department for setting cirbing.
The hole was not deep, but Miss Farms
worth fell in such way that her head
struck some hard substance. She was
rendered unconscious.
Chief Of Police Brown and Officer
Faulkner assisted in carrying the young
woman home, and DR.. VI. G. Goodrich
was summoned. For some time last
night the patient was out Of her head
and required the services Of the two po-
lieemen to hold her. Today she is rest
ing comfortably and is expected to re-
cover from her injuries, which include
slight concussion Of the brain. one hip
slightly injured and bruises on other
parts of the body.
The excavation was not guarded BY
lights, and Chief Brown went for
ligk, only to find that lantern had
been placed near the hole during his
absence.
Drove Horse Into Ditch.
The second accident due to excava-
tions by the city happened on Washing
ton street, near the Spaulding school, at
nine o'clock. Two men who were -driy-
ing from East Barre 70 this city reined
their horse directly into deep ditch
and they went in after the animal
Several persons who saw the accident
and Officers Hamel and Carle assisted
the men to extricate the horse from the
hole after considerable difficulty. The
wagon was somewhat damaged.
The ditch was guarded BY three lights,
but they were 10 placed that the men
drove directly between them.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-08-24
G0MPERS AND REID
SCORE LITTLEFIELD
Addressed Audience at waldaboro, Me-,
Last Night--Said GOmpers Had
Not Aided Stone Cutters by
Getting Granite Contracts.

Rockland, Me, Aug. "a. President
Samuel Gompers OF the A. f. of /. ad.
dressed fair sized rally at Clark.
Hall, Waldaboro last night. The hall
was well filled and the local unions had
good representations present. Joseph
Porter Of the Stonecutters' Union pre-.
sided and introduced Stuard Reid, who
spoke briefly. He was followed by
President Gompers.
President Gompers followed along the
lines of his Lewiston and Bath speeches
He refuted the claim Congressman Lit.
tlefeld had made OF aiding Maine stone.
cutters by having certain government
contracts changed to granite from a
different kind of stone lie mentioned
many instances in which Littlefield had
been hostile to labor and labor unions
He scored strongly Col Mulhall and Har.
riman and other so.called labor worker.
who had espoused Mr.. I.ittlefeld's cause
and dwelt at length OH Mr.. Littlefeld'.
North jay speech, taking exceptions tc
many OF the statements made in it. lie
was listened TO with close attention and
was frequently appauded.
II feel absolutely sure now that we
have MIR. Iittlefeld beaten" said Mr.
Gompcrs. My opinion is that we will
accomplish our mission and retire this
enemy to the laboring people and the
business men. Such is not based alone
on the impression have gained from
our meetings. We have had great
crowds Of earnest and sympathetic vot'
ers and they have remained III the halls
in spite Of the sufiocating heat
u have met many men on the street
and at my hotel IN each place | have
visited, and they all have thanked me
for exposing the hostility of Mr.. Little,
field TO the interests OF the people
Many Of them have told me Of friend:
Of theirs who are not going to vote fol
Mr.. LittleheId as d result of our move,
ment. have been told by others oi
the general dissatisfaction with Mr.. Lit.
tleiield which prevails in the district
Reports from my associates are very
encouraging, and show that not only
working men, but business men have de.
serted MI Littleheld.
Grant Hamilton, who II III charge OF
our movement, with headquarters AZ
Rocblanl, tells me that the reports ht
has received from various parts OF the
district insure the success of our cam
paign. have no hesitation in saying
that the next congress will be deprived
OF Mr. Littleield.p
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-08-24
CHANGES POSITIONS.
Judge w. P. Stafford to Go to Criminal
Court.

Washington, y. C,, Aug. 24.---Justicc
Wendell r. Stafford of the supreme
court of the District 81 Columbia will
leave the equity court. where he has
been presiding, in the coming October
and exchange places with Justice Gould,
who has for some time presided over
criminal court No. 4. Justice Stafford
will hear several important cases after
this exchange takes place Among them
are the conspiracy case against the
American ice company, growing out Of
the recent ice troubles in this city, and
a similar case against the Chaplin Sacks
manufacturing company, the land de-
fraud cases involving large tracts Of
land In Oregon and other western states,
the ease Of Congressman Binger Her
mann and case of considerable local
interest involving the right TO make
bets at the Bennings race course
Justice Stafford has recently returned
to Washington after spending six weeks
in St. JohnshlTy, VT, and anticipates
returning there for the month Of Sep
tember.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-08-24
HEAVY THUNDER STORMS
PRECEDED COOL WEATHER
New England Was Centre for Attacks
Last Evening Continuance Of
Cool Spell Is Expected for
Several Days.

Boston, Aug. pa few hours be-
fore the heat wave, which has held per.
sistently over New England since last
Saturday, was broken last evening by
the advent Of cool blast from the
north, many portions Of New England
were visited by thunder showers Of more
or less intensity, and as usual there were
fatalities and considerable damage to
property
The showers which passed down the
Merrimaek river and then northeastward
over southwestern Maine resulted in one
death at Kennebunk, a hail storm in
Portland, the destruction Of two barns
in York, while an hour or two earlier
what was probably the same disturb.
ance caused the burning by lightning of
two buildings in Peterborough, N. III.
Another disturbance Of compara-
lively small diameter passed across Mas
sachusetts and out to sea over Cohasset,
but it was not as severe as the Merri-
mack river storm. Thunder showers also
prevailed in Vermont and certain por-
tions OF northern Maine.
The cool wave, which followed closely
after the thunder storms, brought great
relief to the entire New England Sec
tion The thermometer in this city
dropped ten degrees within a few min
utes last evening.
The heat wave began on Saturday,
and since then there have been few
places in New England where the ther-
mometer has not reached S5 and even
30 during some portion OF the succeed
ing days.
An area Of ,low pressure seemed ia
hang persistently over the st. Lawrence
valley, which drew up from the south
and southwest the hot, moist conditions
which have brought such discomfort
Prostrations have been greater during
the six days than at any time this
summer.
A continuation Of the cool wave il
anticipated for the next few days.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-08-24
ESCAPED FROM OFFICER.
Sheriff Fish of Rutland Was Transport
ing Two Prisoners.

Rutland, Aug. 24--Two prisoners
handcuifed to each other eseape,, from
Sheriff Enos B. Fish Of this city at
Whitehall, n. ~, yesterday, and they
are at large in the woods near that
place.
Officer Fish was bringing the mcn
here from the Essex county jail 1t Eliz.
abcthtown, Y. ", to answer to a charge
Of burglary at Benson, near this city,
two weeks ago. While the party was
changing cars at Whitehall, the prison
ers. William Norton and O. A. Mcsinn,
said to live in Whitehall, succeeded in
striking the officer to the ground, and
jumping over him they made for the
woods, linked together with irons.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-08-24
Much Cholera Infantum in 1t.

Rutland Aug 24--A Rutland physi-
elan Of many years practice states that
there have been more cases of cholera
infantum in Vermont this season than
ever before during his professional
career. The increase is undoubtedly due
TO the unusually protacted period Of
warm weather This is said To be the
warmest summer Vermont has expert.
eneed in 20 years. The physician re-
ferred to slater todays The death re-
cords show that this season infant chill.
dren demand the most intelligent aud
constant care possible. Special care
should be exercised with regard TO in.
fants' diet.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-08-24
MISSING GOLD BOND.
What the New York Police Found in
Harry Clark's Pockets.

New York, Aug. PA man giving
the name of Harry Clark WAS arrested
on the Bowery yesterday. When search
ed at police headquarters United
States gold bond Of the issue Of 1906
and numbered 23,626 was found In his
possession.
This IS one Of four bonds which the
local police were asked by the New
York sub. treasury officials to be on the
lookout for. Clark refused 20 discuss
how he came into possession Of the
bond
He was held for forty eight hours to
give the police chance to communicate
with the government authorities.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-08-24
AZ PELLETS
IN HIS BODY
Result Of Gun Play at Chit
tenden
JOHN CASSIDY MAY DIE
After Firing the Gun Daniel Barnard
Took to the Woods and Has Not
Been Caught-No Cause for
the Act Is Known.

Rutland, Aug a. While John Cas-
sidy was doing the milking on the prem
ises OF Isaac GERMAN in Chittenden he
was shot by Daniel Barnard last even.
ing at half past seven o'clock. Barnard
used q shotgun, and the victim may not
recover from his wounds. Forty-two
pellets were taken from his body. After
the shooting Barnard took to the woods
and officers are now on his trail. States
Attorney Lawrence issued a warrant for
his arrest.
Both the men are unmarried and there
was no trouble between them so far
as known. Both we're sober. When
Barnard entered the barn Cassidy look
ed up and then resumed his milking. He
glanced UP again just in time to sec
Cassidy discharge the gun.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-08-24
ATTEMPTED BRIBERY
STOPS A TRIAL
Jury in aDr.n Russell Case Told Court
That Someone Had Tried to
influence His
Action.

Boston, Mass, Aug. 24.-The trial Of
''Dra Sinclair, charged with causing the
death of Annie Russell IN Charlestown
through an Illegal operation, was sud
denly stopped this morning by Judge
Harris in the superior criminal court.
Although no charges had been made in
open court, il is understood that one
Of the Jurors, Alfred NJ. Green, told the
court that an attempt had been made
to bribe him.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-08-24
DESP0NDENT MAN
HANGED HIMSELF
Herbert j. knight Of Brattleboro, Aged
SO Years, Was a Retired Farmer
and Served for Three Years in
Civil War.

Bratleboro, Aug. "a. Herbert J.
Knight. aged 50 years, hanged himself
at his home ON High street yesterday.
lie was despondent ON account Of III
ness.
Knight arose early and went to the
woodshed, locking the door after him,
and was found there by his wife who
was Obliged 10 force the lock to open the
door.
He was retired farmer, and for
merly lived in Dummerston He served
three years in Go. r., Eleventh Vermont
Volunteers in the Civil War and was
discharged for disability, He had prop,
crty estimated at $4,000. Besides his
wife he leaves daughter in Chelsea,
Mass.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-08-24
TWO YOUNG MEN DROWNED.
Members Of Summer Colony at Cooks
Corner, Me.

Brunswick, Me-, Aug. 24.-Two Mass
achusetts young men, members OF a
summer colony at Cooks Corner were
drowned yesterday while bathing with
five others in Androscoggin river, They
were lsadore Maged, 80, single, of Rox-
bury, engaged in the jewelry business in
Boston, and James b. jacobson, %,
single Of Maiden, hat dealer on Han
over street, Boston.
jacobson, who could not swim, is sup
posed to have been taken with cramps
while diving and to have pulled Mayed
under the surface. The bodies were not
recovered until two hours later although
they were in only five feet Of water
and close by where the men sank.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-08-24
CAPTURED EVERY HEAT.
Gold Dust Maid Had Little Trouble at
Readville.

Readvile, Mass, Aug. 24.--Gold Dust
Maid, driven by Geers, won the $4 800
Ponapoag stake for 2:fO trotters here
yesterday capturing every heat, OF race
with ease Ceers held the mare back
until turning into the home stretch,
when he drove her to a fast finish.
Totara won all three heats in the ZIG
trot. In the second heat OF this race.
Wesley Baron of the Ceers stable made
standstill break near the half, but
started up again and finished inside the
distance. 1t was found that he had
broken forward tendon.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-08-24

Mrs. Reds Bobst Of Boylestown. Penn,
Taken to Worcester Hospital.

Worcester. Mass, Aug, 24.--As the re
suit of fall from the second story win
dow in the City hotel at Charlton, early
last evening, Mrs. Reda Bobst, aged 23,
OF Boylestown, Pa, lies at the Worcester
city hospital in a critical condition with
u broken back Mrs. Bobst was staying
at the hotel with her husband, who was
away at the time Of the accident Just
how the accident happened is not
known.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-08-24
MISSING MINISTER.
MI. Wheeler May Be Suffering From
Effects Of Heat.

Fall River, Mass, Aug. e4-No clue
has been obtained so far to the where
abouts of the Rev. Frank ". Wheeler,
pastor Of the Trinity Baptist church,
who disappeared on Sunday afternoon
from his home. IL is feared That he
has become temporarily deranged.
Mr.. Wheeler left his home to take a
short walk and has not been seen since.
His wife says that he has been subject
at times TO loss OF memory and that the
excessive heat of last Sunday may have
brought on another attack.
Mr.. Wheeler was formerly stationed
in Newton and the police of that city
have been asked to keep watch for
him.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-08-24
FELL WITH BABY.
Neither John Johnson Nor Child Was
Badly Hurt. However.

A peculiar accident occurred at the
home Of John johnson on Hill street
early last evening. Mr.. johnson started
to go down stairs with an unlighted
lamp in one hand and baby on his
other arm. One heel caught on the
upper stair and he fell headlong the
whole length of the stairway. He clung
to the child until they had almost
reached the foot. when the baby slipped
from his arm. Drs. Camp and Stickney
were called and found that neither was
seriously injured. The baby was bruis-
ed about the head and Mr.. johnson has
sprained back as the result Of the
accident.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-08-24
BARRE MAN THE GROOM.
E. L. Lamson Married to Abbie Hackett
of Burlington.

Brandon. Aug. 24.--M Miss Abbie Hack
cit of Burlington and 4. Il Lamson Of
Barre were quietly married Wednesday
evening at eight O'clock at st, Thomas
church. The Rev. Charles u. Carpenter
performed the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs.
Lamson will for the present reside in
Burlington. Among those from out Of
town 10 witness the ceremony were Mr..
and Mrs. John Davenport Of Rutland and
Miss Lottie Prentiss Of OTTAWA, Canada.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-08-24
AT BRADFORD FAIR.
Clement Speaks Negro Quartet Sings
Horse Races.

Bradford, Aug. 24.-I'hc second day
OF Bradford's annual fair has been at
tended by about 300 persons. Hon.
Percival W. Clement, candidate for gov
ernor, spoke and his negro quartet sang.
Owing TO rain the afternoon races were
postponed until today. The summary
OF the forenoon's races;
2;30 class, purse $i25 First division
won by Glencoe Boy, Dick Brino sec.
ond. Iris third. Best time 2:2sk.
2:3O class, purse SIPS Second divis-
ion won by Ashgrovc, McPhine second,
Queen Dido third. Best time 2;25M.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-08-24
VICTIM DIED IN HOSPITAL.
Had Been Shot BY Her Rejected Lover
HE Is in Tail.

Buffalo, n. Y, Aug. 24.-P Pauline Web
er, 10 years old lied at the emergency
hospital last night. Miss Weber was
shot last Sunday night hy John Win
gels, who also shot himself. Wingeis
Is also recovering from his wounds and
Is in Jail He win be charged with muir
der. Miss Weber, il is said, refused
Wingefs offer Of marriage
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-08-24
BATTLES ARE ON.
Guerra Is Said to Have Started on His
Promised Plan.

Havana, Aug. 24.-Reports reached
here today that fighting has actually
begun near Pinar del Rio, which would
indicate that Guerra has begun to carry
out his promised plans of campaign.
The report is not verified, however
Another battle is reported in progress
at Guines, As miles from Havana Col
.Fstrampes, who reft Havana Wednes-
day with government force, was said
to be in battle with insurgents there
No news has been received as to the
outcome of the fighting.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-08-24
NEW PLAYERS FOR BOSTON.
Minneapolis and Milwaukee Men Sold
Yesterday.

Milwaukee, Aug. a. -Magnaie Koch
new owner Of the Minneapolis baseball
club, yesterday sold TO the Boston Amer.
lean league club Outfelder Denny Sui.
Ivan for $500.
Charles s. Havener, owner Of the Mill
waukee American association baseball
league team, has sold pitcher Frank
0berlin to the Boston American league
club for $4,000.