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Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-28
$3.50 Dress Hats $3.4S

A large collection of womens dress
hats; swell millinery made from
the very best materials in both
large and small styles; some are
slightly mussed from being shown,
though hardly noticeable; values
in this lot to $3.50; all very best of
styles. On sale Thursday, choice,
at $3.4S.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-28
$500 New Wash Waists $l.4S

Crisp, heavy taffeta; a rich, dressy
black; right quality for shirt
waists and suits; splendid value at
$1.50 On sale Thursday, a yard,
$1.09.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-28

Homeless children received ana placed
h homes for adoption. apply Rev. o.
VI Rice. Superintendent Childron's
Home society, sSI bradbury buildins.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-27
sTH VERMONT REUNION.
viii Be Held During National Encamp.
rnent.

Randolph. April 2T.--.it the last an
nual reunion OF the Eighth Vermont
regiment, held at Montpelier in October.
1905, II was voted to hold reunion Of
the regiment duriRg the national en-
campment, G. A. i, in 1906, which
opens August 13, and Capt. y. r. Bow
man Of Randolph. Seth b. Hill of John
son, ana Wilmer w. Hill OF Minneapolis,
were appointed committee 70 make
the necessary arrangements for this
meeting. This idea was adopted ia
1900, during the Chicago encampment.
from the fact that man of the regiment
attend these national encampments, and
by having this time and place Of meet
ing. many comrades who have not met
since the close OF the war have been able
to see each other.
At ilie time of the national encamp-
meat held in Boston IN 1901, one hun
dred and one comrades ol this regiment
were present at that reunion.
Capt. j. L. Bowman, who is chairman
Of this committee, has already begun
the work Tor tho reunion Of the regiment
at Minneapolis and will report % Dr.
c. NJ Ferrin Of Essex Junction, secre-
tary of the association, who viii in due
tipe issue q ehcnlar TO the members
Of the regiment, giving full particulars
of the meeting. The regular annual re-
union for the election OF officers Is nl-
ways held at Montpelier, usually in
October
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-27
FRANKLIN STATUE
UNVEILED in PARIS
Is Gift to City Of Paris and Is Located
at Head of Street Where Famous
American Lived While
There.

Paris, April 27.--1he statue of Ben
jaInin Franklin, presented TO the city
by John IT. Harles, which stands in the
Place du 1rocadero, at The head OF Rue
Franklin where he lived. was unveiled
today. a brilliant throng Of representa-
tive Americans, and FrencIimen were.
present at the ceremonies. The nrincipaI
addresses we're delivered by Ambassador
Mccormick, Prof. Smith, special repre-
sentative OF the United States govern
ment and NJ. Bsrthou, minister OF pub
IL works.
The statnc is dublicate Of the oae
in front of the Philadelphia Posto.Iice.
which is considered BY many critics To
be a masterpiece. 1t represents Frank
lin seated in Ills fayorite arm chair, com.
fortably EMBODIED in q dressing robe.
At the side j. a large book, Just fallen
from his hands.
The statue Is nearly twice lie sizs,
measuring 2 feet from the base 70 the
top of the head.
John ]. Boyle, the sculptor, now a
resident of New York, IS very we'll
known in art circles throughout America.
In the Congressional Library in Wash.
ington are his busts Of Plato and Sir
Francis Bacon.
All about 1t are reminders Of his so.
iourn IN Passy--here the Place Franklin,
farther on tho Passage Franklin, and
on the busy thoroughfarc OF Passy the
antiquated Hotel Franklin. II was on
the Rue Franklin that his villa stood. ON
which he placed the first lightning rod
constructed in France.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-27
BARRE GRANITE MEDAL
HAS BEEN RECEIVED
Secured FOR Exhibit at the ST. Louis
Exposition = The Medal Is
Beautiful Piece Of
Work.

The medal awarded the exhibit Of
Barre granite at the st. Louis expcsi-
ton has been received i'll the city, and
~ now Iii the hands III III q. Howland,
who acted II treasurer al the company
which secured the exhibit. The OBJ
verse Of the medal shows two figures,
representing Columbia, about 70 enyelop
the youthful maiden at her side, typi-
fying the Louisiana Territory, in the
flag Of the stars and stripes, thus re-
ceiving her into the sisterhood of states.
The other figure il depicted III the act
of divesting herself Of the cloak of
France. In the background is shown
the rising sun, the dawn Of new era
of progress 10 the nation. The reverse
of the medal shows an architectural
tablet bearing ain inscription giving the
grade Of the medal. Below the tablet
are two dolphins, symbclizing our east
ern and western boundaries, the whole
suTfn0untcd by the American eagle.
On each of thr three distinct corners
Of the gold medal II wreath encircling
a monogram or emblem, each wreath
being surrounded by fourteen stars, rep
resenting the Louisiana Purchase states
and territories On the Grand Prize de-
sign there is the same number OF stars
in the upper field Of the shield, and
there are thirteen bars in the lower
field, representing the original states.
The medal was designed by Adolph
A. Weinman, the design being approved
by j. Q. A. Ward, Daniel c. French and
Augustus st. Gaudens. The die was
engraved and the medal struck by the
United States mint at Philadelphia.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-27
FIRE INSURANCE RATES
WILL BE MADE HIGHER
General Advance in All Business Cen
tres Of All Cities Of Country
Is Imminent.

Chicago, III, April ar.--The Tribune,
yesterday, said:
there viii be a general advance In
fire insurance rates in the business cen
tres OF all cities Of the United States
an the near future to enable the CONF
|panies 10 reeoup in a measure their San
Francisco losses. A meeting of all vest
ern managers WAS held in Chicago We'd
neslay to discuss the situation. The
governing committee Of the western
union, the large legislative body Of the
West, decided that, in the face OF pres
ent conditions, an advance must be
made. Eastern officials had advised
their western men fo prepare for the
Increase, and the meeting approved the
plan.
Company officials meeting in the East
decided that the advance should SO into
effect simultaneously over the country.
TO that end they asked the western un-
ion to send committee Of FIVE to New
York to attend general meeting to
determine the nature and plan Of action.
.A similar committee will attend from
the South.
President J. ". Cofran Of the west
Eern union said that the western commit
mittee would be appointed today.
IL II stated that the western union
will see to it that adequate rates are
charged on classes that are now con-
sidered improbable and that charges for
defects in risks will be insisted upon
emphatically.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-27
TEACHERS NOT PAID,
LACK OF READY FUNDS
Burlington School Teachers to the Mum
Der Of SIS, viii Have to Go Over
Another Month.

Burlington, April 27.-Because there
are not enough funds at City Treasurer
Grants call to meet the demands Of the
monthly payroll OF the school depart
inent the teachers must wait for their
money for an indefinite period. a meet
ing OF the teachers was called for this
afternoon. when they we're to have been
psid, but it was discovered that it would
be impossible TO pay them. Notices
were therefore sent to the teachers from
the superintendent office yesterday an
nouncing that the meeting was post
poncd until funds for the pay roll could
be secured from the city treasurer.
I'm the payroll at present there are
naanrs Of about 81 teachers, and the
ianitors of the schools. The payroll
amounts monthly, In round numbers,
10 5000 Since the first OF January
the school department has not had
enough money AT IFS disposal 10 carry
along its work effectively and at pres,
ent there are outstanding bills which
should have been paid two months ago.
For the past several months it has
grown more difficult each month to se-
cure the necessary funds 10 meet the
pay-roll demands.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-27
COLLISION OF STEAMERS.
The Strathcona Sank the Havana--crew
Was Rescued.

Halifax. ~ s., April 2s.-The coast
ing steamer Strathcona, Captain. Reid,
.collided with and sank the British
steamer Havana, Captain J. Al Farqu-
.har, in Halifax harl,or last night. No
lives were lost The steamer Strath-
coma was bound out Of the harlor and
when oil Point Pleasant she crashed in
to The Havana, which was at anchor.
The Strathcona backed of from the
steamer, struck the Havana about the
engine room. cutting into her side sew
eral feet. With the exception Of the
watch on deck. the Hayana's captain
and crew of five men were below.
asleep.
The crash aroused them and half clad
they rushed to the deck and aboard OF
the StratheoTia. whose bow was buried
deep into the side Of the other craft
The Strstheona backed of fom the
Havana quickly as the latter was fill-
ing, and in less than ten minutes after
the disaster the Havana disappeared
The Strathcona brought the suryiy-
ors here.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-27
MONTPELIER
MEETS LOSS
Postmaster Bancroft Died
This Morning
SICK BUT SHORT TINE
Had Just Been Reappointed for His
Second Tern--Was One Of Cap
itaI city's Most Popular
Young Men.

Carlos G. Bancroft, postmaster Of
Montpelier. died this morning quite sud
denly, although he had been i'll for sew
eral days. On Wednesday night Of last
week lie contracted j slight cold, but
felt able to 90 To the postoiiice the fol-
lowing morning. But he began TO feel
worse and returned home soon, and
since that time had been confined to
the house and to his bed for part
Of the time. There we're symptoms
Of the grip and for FIVE days his tenn
perature Was at 1903. Yesterday the
physicians decided that he had typhoid
fever, bat last night at 2 o'clock he
was resting comfortably shortly after
midnight. however, the patients lungs
began to fill and the end came at 1915,
the heart having been affected.
Mr. Bancroft was born in Montpelier
50 years ago and had spent ali his life
there, being educated in the Union
school and entering the First National
Bank and later going To the National
Life Insurance company, where he had
charge Of the supply department. -Four
years ago he was appointed postmaster
and week ago his name was sent BY
the President to the Senate for reap
pointnent, 50 that his choice was as
sured for second term. He was as
sistant foreman of the volunteer hose
company IN Montpelier and was proini-
nent ilI the affairs of the Apollo club.
His death came as great shock to
his many friends in Montpelier and
Barre, as even in his home city it was
not known that be was seriously i'll.
He was an open hearted man and very
popular.
The deceased leaves q widow, who
was the daughter of the late Hiram
Husc, two small children, his mother,
Mrs. Juliet G. Bancroft. and sister,
Miss Jane Bancroft. His uncle, Fred
erick w Bancroft of Boston, is the
well known tenor singer.
The funeral will be held ON sun
day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-27
NATIVE or wILLIAMsrowN.
Alrnon c. Boutwell, Died Yesterday in
Rutland.

Rutland, April ~. Almon G. Bout
we'll, who for many years had conducted
the Combination Cash Store company
farm. 40 Stratton road, died yesterday
of heart trouble. Last Saturday Ike
was at work in the ruins OF the Com
bination building on Merchants row.
The deceased was nearly Ga years old
and was civil war veteran
Mr.. Boutwell, was born in Williams.
town June Us, ls46. He came to Rut-
land j years ago from Pittsfeld and
had conducted the farm on which re-
died ever since. Af the opening Of the
Civil war he enlisted in company g. 10th
Vermont volunteer regiment. for three
years, but he was discharged because
If wound received at Cold Hsrhor, MI
VA. HE was i corporal when hc left
the army.
Mr.. Boutwell, is survived by his wife
a son, DR.. G. w. Boutwell, Of Ludlow,
two sisters, Mrs. Lydia George Of Ply
mouth and Mrs. Fannie Eggleston III
Mendon, and two brothers, Al and Wal
ter. both Of Pittsieid.
The funeral win be held at the house
Sunday afternoon ait 2 o'clock.
The deceased was n memebr of Rob
erts post n. IA, q. A. r., of this city.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-27
CALM MR.. HASKINS
SURVEYS SITUATION
Does Not Show Great Perturbation Over
Gov. Bells Entrance into Con-
test for His Seat.

Washington, April 27--Col. @Kitp
Haskins, representative from the ed
Vermont district, Is taking the entrance
Of Coy. Bell into the congressional lists
with calm philosophy.
Yes, the Governor is going to try TO
oust me" said Col. Haskins, ''but he
won't succeed I shall be my own sue
cessor, believe. lie has performed well
his duties as Governor, but perhaps no
better than others would have done in
MS place. He has met the responsible.
ties Of his Office as they came to him
and as any good man in the Office should
have done.
Il am not planning TO return to Ver-
mont to prosecute any campaign for the
present Ny friends are looking after
my interests and | am looking after my
duties here as member Of the House"
Col. Haskins thinks the congressional
convention viii probably be held June
10 or 30. He expects 1t will be the day
before the Republican state convention.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-27
CELEBRATED ANNIVERSARY.
Local Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Gather
ed Last Night.

Iliawatha Lodge, No. 20 and Bright
Star Rebekah Lodge. No. rs, last even
ing celebrated the s7th anniversary Of
the founding of the order, in On appro-
pFiate manner.
The programme was opened by the
reading Of the proclamation by F. W.
Jackson The addres of welcome was
then given BY II. W. Scott, in his cor
dial manner. A piano duet by the
Misses Ingiis and Cole followed. DIR.
Lynde gave one Of his pleasing readings
and Mrs b. W. Braley rendered i much
applauded SOLO An address was then
given by Rev. y. A. Belanger Of Wells
River, Grand Chaplain Of the grand
lodge.
The programme was closed with d
wonderfully well rendered solo by Lewis
Grifiiths.
Following the programme the Re
bekahs served a sumpNious banquet, 10
which about 200 did Snlple Justice and
at which Grand Noble II. w Clarke
presided.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-27
Committee Will Investigate
and Report
A HEARING LAST NIGHT
Barre. Montpelier and Nortbfeld Dis
cussed Advisability Of Pooling the
Cost Of Maintenance Of
the Poor. es

A common poor farm for Barre,
Montpelier, Northheld and possibly 9TH
er places in Washington county was
tho topic Of discussion At 4 meeting
of several aldermen and town officials
in Montpelier last evening. Afterwards
u committee, consisting Of Oyerseer
Shurtleff Of Barre, Alderman Callahan,
chairman Of Montpelier's charity com
mittee, and Overseer Dillingham; of
Northfield was chosen to investigate in
to the workings and expense of such
institutions in other sections of the
state and report ait later meeting To
be called at the instance Of Mayor HAL
ey of Montpelier.
There were present at the hearing last
night Mayor Haley, City Attorney Carrie
ton and Aldermen Callahan, Emmoua
aud Broadfoot OF Montpelier, Oversasr
Shurtleff and Aldermen Albisetti, Camp
hell and Milne Of Barre. and 0versear
Dillingham; and Selectmen j. w. Ryan
and r. N. Carpenter OF Northfeld.
Montpelier's mayor was chosen chair.
mar Of the meeting.
Not very strong sentiment in favor
Of the common poor house idea Was
that thcv were oncn to conviction IN
the matter. that II n sho,,Id r.. found
that inc moor could he Supported in
common cheaner and ID we'll Al bv tho
individual cites and towns. then thew
wo,ld th;pk favorablv n the ida
Nsyor Haley II Monfpel;er wished 4.
understood that Moutnel;er did NOT NM,
fortb the scheme "a sat,sfactorv but
tbat Msntpelier wanteY ~ know
While NOT outspoken IN onnosition.
the Barre representatives were inclined
not to favor Il. Orerseer shurtIeH re-
ported tbat al present there arc only
two inmates IL the Barre citv farm:
Montnclisr reported s or q and North.
field has Al inmates. 0yerseer Shurt-
left stated that many of the people that
the citx IN garre II called unon ri aid
are widows and children. almost entire
=
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-27
BURLINGTON LICENSES.
Successful Applicants Were Announced
Last Night

Burlington, April III. fhe board of
license commissioners of the city Of
Burlington announced last evening the
names Of the successful applicants for
liquor licenses, the selection being made
from 80 applicants. Tile licenses hold
for one year from and including May
4, 1906. and the list il as follows;
First class W. Dors. 1919 Main street;
Charles Muir, sn2 North street; h i.
Flanagan, 145 Main street; George M.
Delaney, Hotel Burlington; Walter G.
Durfey, 19f South Battery street.
Second class- sam tirussman, sol
North Winooski avenue; Henry River,
05 North avenue; i. III. Jlasigne. cold
storage building, Sontr Battery street;
George q. Stiles. In Cherrey streets Fl.
s.. Morgan. 135 Main street; r.. Mad
igan. l76 North Champlain street j.
III. DoIan, 2lI Main street; George C,.
Munson, PAS North street Il. ri. Brown,
14s st. Paul street; Frank Latour, IL
Tntervale avenue.
Third class Urban a. Woodbury., Van
Ness House; Joseph Lepp, sTs North
Winooski avenue.
Fourth class Burlington Drug Co.,
I25 College street.
Seventh class James Al. Merrill, rear
City Hotel.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-27
MILWAUKEE, MAN FIRST.
In 1oo-Metres Race at Athens. Greece,
Today.

Athens, April 27.--The final in tbc
I00-metre contest was captured hy Arch.
ie Hahn, Of the Milwaukee, Athletic club,
time, II is seconds Molilton Of Kan
sas City was second.
In the 4n0-metre swimming race,
SchiH sf Australia won. time, 6:73 4-5.
The 1000 and l.6O0.metre pair oar gig
races were won by the Italian crews
and the single sculls were won by the
Frenchman.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-27
GIFT OF $4,000.
Col. A, B. Chandler Proposes to Build
Public Hall

Randolph, April 25.-Col. a. b. Cham
dla' has offered 4 gift Of a lecture or
music hall to the trustees ef Bethany
church. not to exceed the sum of $Io.-
900. BY the union Of the Congregational
and Christian bodies III the Bethany
church, the society Is possessed of two
church buildings and two very desirable
sites. Col. Chandler proposes to take
one Of these sites, remodel or remove
the building upon Il and have hand
some building in its places containing
a music hall The hail would be the
property Of the church and under its
control The building would also con-
tain rooms for parish use and provide
for the social and working interests Of
the church. which would bear the cx-
pensc Of this part OF the plau. Colonel
Chandler's offer WAS laid before the
church committee Wednesday night aud
unanimously accepted The matter win
be brought before full meeting of tho
society as soon as possible Tor final
decision.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-27
WINDSOR MAN MISSING.
Ray e. Harlow Disappeared Monday
Morning.

Windsor, April e7k The friends Of
Ray T.. Harlow are worried over his
disappearance, nothing having been seen
OF him since Monday morning, when
he went up town 70 get some things
at the store. He was last seen going
up State street about eight o'clock IN
the morning. His ifc says that he
has been rather despoitdent Of late on
account Of i'll health, although he has
worked every day IN The machine shop,
and she fears that he may have com
mitted suicide.
Mr.. Harlow is 80 years Of age, feet
10 inches in height, and weighs about
fs0 pounds. His hair and complexion
are light, his head bald and he has
lost his left thumb at the first joint.
He wore black suit of clothes, light
overcoat, and had on light grey fedora
hat.
lie has two sisters living in Ran.
dolph. ANY information as 10 his where
about should be sent to a. w Hunter
Of Windsor, brother of Mrs Har-
low, which VIII be gratefully received
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-27
WAS NOT KILLED.
Count Peretta's Brother Probably Is
Dead.

NofthGeld, April 27.-Count Perctia
de IL Rocca i reported as among those
who persisted III .hc San Francisco dia.
astcr and in dispatches i mentioned
as French consul at that place. Count
Peretta represented the French govern
mcnt in the Venezuelan claims commis-
sion OF which the Hon. Frank PMmIey
was umpire, being here IN company with
Df. Don Jose Panl, and during his stay
met many Of The prominent citizens
of lie state ail o. whom viii be gatiiiel
TO learn that the count Is still living.
Mr. rlnnley received 4 letter from him
under date Of April 10 in which be
stated liis intention Of soon going To
south America after paying a visit 10
his brother in san Francisco, It IS exit
dent from the connection Of eircum-
stances that The counts brother met
death III Snn Francisco anil tbnl tie
itasnrs ~ the two persons become tsans
posed
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-27
GOV. PARDEE INDIGNANT,
That Reflections Were Cast on State
Militia.

San Francisco, April Ex-Governor
Pardee visited San francisco Yesterday
and was in conference with Major Cen
ersI Greelv, Mayor Schnitz, DIR. Deyine
Of the Red Cross, and members Of the
citizens committee. Gov Pardee brought
up the request Of Mayor Schmitz and his
committee for the withdrawal OF the
national guard from San Francisco.
Gov. Pardce spoke highly in favor
Of the national guard, and referred to
the splendid service performed in the
war with Spain. lie said he regarded
the request for withdrawal as re1cc-
tion on wellorganized and highly Ell.
cient body Of men. The governor said
that he was indignant over the attitude
taken against the guard and the chnrqcs
preferred against it. In fact. he said, be
WAS so indignant that he thought It
best not to make any further remarks.
Mayor Scimitz replied that he and
his committee had not made any charges
against the giinrd On the contrary.
thev had thanked the governor for the
militia's services If charges had beef
made they were by outsiders The OBJ
iect in making the request for the with
draval ct the troops wss to concen-
trate the control Of The city in the fell
eral troops and to prevent conflict Of
orders.
Major General Greely said that so
far as known there was no conflict Of
authority, and that az a United States
srny officer he could not assume charge
of the state militia. The mayor was
the head OF the city and he would con-
tinue to recognize the authority Of the
mayor IN giving directions for the safe
tty of the people
The state troops have not yet been
withdrawn, and the meeting adjourned
without any announcement that they
would be.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-27
DIED At QUINCY, MASS.
Mrs. Mamie (Brush) Tobin WHO For-
inerly Resided in Barre.

Mrs. Mamie (Bmsh) To5in, wife OF
Phillip Tobin. formerly Of this city,
died yesterday at Quincy, Mass, ac-
cording 70 messages received this norn-
ing in Williamstown, which was Mrs.
Tobin's former home. The particulars
OF the death are not known. The fam
ily of the deceased now 1.-Two in Proctor,
having moved there from Nyilliamstown
several years ago Word comes from
Proctor that Mrs. c. " Field of New
York, sister, and Mrs. David Gale,
who has been stopping temporarily in
Milliamstown. win attend the funeral,
which will be held in Quincy tomorrow.
The burial will aso be in chat city.
Mrs. Tobin leaves besides her husband
a young son a great many friends in
Barre and Williamsfown will be panied
to hear the sad news.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-27
Down In Southern Part Of
Rutland County
COMMITTED AN ASSAULT
Drunken Man Attacked Martha Free.
man in Shrewsbury and Has Thus
Far Eluded the Authorities
Of the County.

Rutland, April ~ A man hunt il
in progress in the southern part Of Rut-
land county today, headed bv deputy
sheriff Whitaker Of this city and Con-
stable &. a. Hayden Of Ludlow. Walter
Berry, while drunk. assaulted young
woman, nameI Martha Freeman in
Shrewsbury yesterday, It is alleged with
criminal intentions. The womans
screams brought assistance but her All.
sailant escaped. The man was stranger
in the town. He was found asleep in
a settlement known as Ninevah last
night, but there is no trace Of him after
that.