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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-26
.BAPTISI'S FAVOR
PR0HIBIIION Law
State Convention Adopts Resolution
Favoring Return to the Old

Rutland, Sept. 26 The ssd annual
convention Of Vermont Baptists, which
closed here last night, was probably
never exceeded iii enthusiasm daring the
long life Of the state body, The reports
which were read yesterday showed q
most progressive state OF affairs, and
when q vote WAS taken on proposition
to continue the good work of the past
few years, every member in the conven-
tion voted in the affirmative Some Of
the best addresses of the meeting were
heard today and officers were elected
The convention yesterday afternoon
turned down a resolution introduced bv
the resolutions committee relative to
the stand the assemhlage should take on
the liquor question, and after 4 debate
which had the earmaFks of political
meeting, adopted az asfeaolution (which
was e substitute ii part for the Originally
introduced by @. i. Fergtssen of the Ners
mont Anti Saloon league and which pro.
Yided that tile convention diaappr0ye Of
local option ana work for d return Of
prohibition. The first resolution intro
duccd provided that II was the duty of
parents to teach children the deleterious
effects Of intoxicating liquor; that citi,
zens should create a Sentiment against
the saloon; that h IL the duty of citi.
zens to work for the hetterment of any
law, no matter how good it may be.
The Rev. w. "A. DAWSON interpreted this
to mean that the convention favored the
local option law and his objection start
cd the discussion. The committee stood
nearly alone iii favor Of their resolu-
tion.
The morning session opened at $50
o'clock with deyoti6nal service led by
the Rev. J. j. Williams of Newport. The
report Of the Rev w, a. Dawson Of Bar
lington, secretary Of the board Of trus.
tees, was next on the programme He
reported that in order to cover expenses
for the coming year it would be neces-
sary to raise rs cents per member, and
the convention voted to do this Fifty
churches have asked for aid next year.
To give what they ask and support the
various special workers. 1t win require
Sl2,sT9 There were 10 churches aided
financially dufing the year just closed.
In addition 70 this, the superintendent
Of mission, state evangelism, a colporteuf
and two women workers were supported
and aid given Italian and Swedish mis-
sions, The speeial workers report more
progress than On any previous year. Two
new churches were formed, at Norton
Mills and Ha1tNellville. There were the
first new ones organized by the denomi-
nation in the state III IS years,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-26
ToPsHAM.

Mrs. Leonard Paul, who has been vis-
iting her sister, Mrs. A. c. Norwood
has returned to her home in Bradford,
n. H.
Mrs. ]. b. McLam and son, Harry,
Mrs. Alonzo d. Hood and daughter, Miss
Maud, were in Barre last Thursday.
Clifton II. Smith of Burlington and
Ai.s Margery Hubert Of Fairfax, were
recent guests Of Josiah Page.
Edgar Taplin Of South Ryegate was
in town last Wednesday and was ac-
companied home by Miss Sarah Mckay,
who will serve as domestic in their
family for q short time as Mrs Taplin
Is suffering from broken limb.
George Wormwood and several others
from this vicinity attended the fair at
st. Johnsbury last Wednesday
Miss Alice Taplin, who u teaching IN
the keenan, district visited ner sister,
Miss HELEN, over the Sabbath
Miss Grace Johnston and Miss Mar
garet Leonard Of Philadelphia, Pa, who
have been employed by the society to
protect children from cruelty are spend-
lnc their vacation with Mrs. r, X. John
ston of tus village.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-26
RESTRICTIONS ON MILK.
Montpelier Adopts New City Ordinance
--Kelleher Resigns.

Montpelier, Sept 26.--The city coun-
eli, Ia regular session last evening,
adopted 4 new city ordinance bearing
on the sale of milk. After being al
vertised as required by law in the daily
papers Of the city, the ordinance win 20
into effect Thursday, Oceober 3. II
provides that all dealers in milk and
milk peddlers must take out license
t0 do business Cows giving milk sold
IN the city must be subject to the tuber-
culin test. All milk sold must contain
not less than s15 per cent. solids, not
fat, nor not less than 3A per cent Of
milk fat All barns and stables must
be well lighted, ventilated and cleaned
and kept in sanitary condition and
the use Of adulterants and preservatives
Is prohibited. Failure to comply with
these provisions will subject the dealer
to loss 81 his license and to fine Of
500 The resignation Of James II. Kel-
lihor as school commissioner from ward
4 was accepted and Fred L. Laird was
elected in his place.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-26
BELLOWS FALES2VlLuAGH |
= EMPLOYEES ON STRIKE
Street Workers Quit When the Trustee:
Discharge Their Super
intendent.

Bellows Falls, Sept. a6.--A strike oc.
eurred in Bellows Falls yesterday but
the prospects of a speedy settlement are
better than those Of the late disastrous
paper mill strike. At a meeting Of the
village trustees Tuesday night, G. T..
McEvoy, superintendent Of streets, was
ulac..arged because Of alleged Irregular.
ties in his bookkeeping. The trustees
charged that he had been carrying one
Of the employees Of the street depart
ment on the pay rolls for Fix weeks
during which time the man, Dennis
brisbane by name, had been unable to
work because Of nm accident
Yesterday morning the street EN-
ployes went to work az usual, but when
Mr.. AicEvoy informed them that he had
been discharged, they all dropped what
they were doing and went on sympa-
thetic strike
Mr. McFyoy claims that the reason
he mad kept DTishne on the payroll
when he was not working was TO pre-
vent him fronnfsuinggthe village for
damages received iwhile at work In the
street department The trustees expect
to have other men at work today.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-26
TALK OF THE TOWN.

Jesse Phelps went to Manchester, n.
H., yesterday on visit with relatives.
Dudley Sterling left this noon on a
business trip TO Boston.
"A. Z. Fort was in Washington on
business today.
&C, w. Van Cor went TO Northfield on
business this morning.
Mrs + o. Tracy and Miss L. lyle
Tracy Of Chelsea called on friends in the
city today,
f. p. Baldwin went 10 Waterbury on
business today
st. Johns court, C. o. r., will meet
this evening at z o'clock, instead of at
1880.
d. L. Martinson of Bristol, n. H., is
visiting his sister, Mrs n, NJ Moore, Of
North Main street.
Mrs. Marcia Emery left last night for
Merehantyille, N. j., to spend the win
ter.
Miss Jennie Holden went TO New
Hampshire yesterday for a few days
vacation.
J. J. Kennedy has moved from "
Brook street to Summer street.
Arthur II. johnson of Hardwick is
visiting friends in the city.
Andrew Geddis of Iowa is in the city
on business.
P. j. Ryan Of Hardwiek is visiting
friends in the city.
George Laundry of New York arrived
in the city last night for a weeks visit
at the home Of his brother-in. law, Jes-
Sc Cayhue.
Mr., and Mrs. Robert Davidson went
to Montreal last night where Mrs.
Davidson will take passage for a visit
a. her former home in Scotland
The d. a. Perry real estate agency
has sold for John Silver and wife Of
Williamstown their farm located near
the Brookfeld line TO George Earle OF
Barre town. Consideration, $500.
q II. Davis Of Vershire was in the
city today on business
Orlando Olgiati went 10 Burlington
yesterday where he win enter the uni
yersity Of Vermont to take an engineer
ing course.
The d, A. Perry real estate agency
il offering 4 22 acre farm between Barre
and Wiliamstown for sale See for
sale column
Rev. Fraser Of Graniteyiie went 10
Boston yesterday for q few days visit.
Daniel Beaton of Detroit, Mich, is
visiting Angus Beaton.
Q. w Boyea returned yesterday from
a several days visit ID New York state
r. NJ Andreani went to Boston on
business yesterday morning
Mrs. Cnarels Waiter of Yarmouth,
Mass Is visiting relatives N the city.
Miss Iva Poore visited friends in
WiliamstOVn yesterday
William Jon Of Bololt, Kansas, is visit
ing his brother, Davis doll
Among arrivals al the City hotel to-
day are Mr.. and Mrs H. +. Wilde, Bur
lington; G- A. Mclaughlin Boston; AZ
W. Nichols, New York; I'll Thurber,
Northheld; Mr.. and Mrs + G. Greame,
Norhfold; l. A. Howe Northaeldj 4.
A. Brown, Hudson, n. X
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-26
LEAGUE OF
POST MASTERS
-
Fourth Class Men OF Ver-
mont
MEET AT RIGHFoRD
RGHF0RD
And Form State Organization fer Self
Protection and Advancement of
Interest Of Postal Service and
the Public.

Riehford, Sept 20. AT a meeting held
here yesterday an organization to be
known as the Vermont State League Of
Fourth-Class Postmasters was institut
cd The object Of the league ID for the
improvement Of the postal service, care
Of the common interests Of the post
masters, and the welfare Of the public.
These officers were elected; President,
q. w. Brackett, West Chariestown; vice
president, " B. Corey. Bridgewater; see.
retary, w. ,. Cnftis, Sheldon; treasurer,
C. 3. Clark, Pawlet; executive commit
tee, the president, vice-president and
secretary, Ralph Sherry Of Groton and
Albert Q. Stetson Of Jacksonville. The
president and secretary were chosen del
egates to the national convention 70 be
held in Washington, D. G., Oct. % to "a.
The next annual meeting OF the league
win be held at White River Junction.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-26
MARRIED ON MONDAY
BROKE HIS LEG TUESDAY
NJ. J. Junge, Who Was Married in RaFre
Monday Evening Has Accident at
Springfield, Mass.

w. w. Calder received word yester-
day from Springfield, Mass, that Maxi
nilian J Junge who was married shere
Monday night to Mr.. Cdlder's daughter,
Flora Louise, met with an accident in
ti,at city Tuesday evening that resulted
in us having one leg broken and was
taken to the hospital for treatment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Junge had left here for
their wedding trip to the Bermuda.
Isles. and the unfortunate accident
happened at the station in Springfield
whne Mr.. Junge was getting bis bag
gaee rechecked. The exact eircum-
stances of The accident have not yet
heen learned here, but It Is thought that
Nj. Junge was either struck Of run
over by truck wagon and his leg was
fractured at the knee. He had left Mrs.
Junge IN the station and she knew
nothing of the accident until sac was
informed that her husband had been
taken to the hospital.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-26
DAuGHTER oF lie REeEMENr.


Montpelier, Sept 20 Lenora Mills,
daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. RI. s. Mills,
entertained party of her young friends
last evening at her home On East state
street, the occasion being IN homer of her
tenth birthday. A pleasing event la con-
nection with the party was the arrival
of letter addressed to Miss Lenora
from A n, Robinson, acting president
Of the G4th Maine Veterans association
and bearing the surprising announce.
meDt that she had been elected daughter
of the regiment. With the letter was
gold badge Oh which was inscribed,
"Lenora Mills, daughter Of the 05th
Maine Regiment" Henry Kicker, the
grandfather Of Miss Lenora, I'll an hon
orarv member of The regiment, and the
election was made at the last meeting Of
the regiment, at Ellsworth, Maine.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-26
MINoRIrY wANTs DIREeTOR.
Circular Addressed to Holders Of Rw,
land Preferred Stock.

New York. Sept. 2es-A circular ad.
dressed 10 the minority holders Of Rut-
land preferred stock was issued Tuesday
by Cummings & Co, It asks them TO
unite to demand the election OF the
annual meeting on October Is of n di.
rector 10 represent their interests. The
circular calls attention TO the fact that
the roads gross earnings increased $685.
263, while expenses increased S250,30O
during the fiscal year ended June 30
last, and says that several laws are now
In force TO aid in protecting the minor.
ity interests, one Of them compelling
the keeping Of accounts so that operat
ing expenses and outlays for improve
ments shall be shown separately. The
circular requests proxises ID the names
Of T. G. Delevan and Charles Gregory.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-26
STAGE DRIVER DEAD.
W. E. Noyes, West Topsham Driver,
Succumbs To Bright's Disease.

West Topsham, Sept. 26.-W. E.
Noyes, for six years the stage driver
between this village and Barre, died
last night at II O'Clock, after about a
months illness. Mr.. Noyes has been in
rather poor health for some time, but
he continued TO drive his stage regularly
up TO within month ago when he
was Obliged to give up. He was 40
years old His wife died about three
months ago. He Is survived by two
daughters, Florence, aged II, and Madie,
aged a. AIr. Noyes came to Topsham
from Williamstown about six years ago.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-26
COMES TO LIFE.
So Main Street Cunning Club Ventures
Forth, Result, Two Foxes.

After being practically dead for over
a yesr the South Main Street Cunning
club suddealy came To, life again yes.
terday, elected officers and hiked away
20 the hills on fox chase. The new
president of the club, George p. Milnc,
made good his qualifications for the 81.
flee BY bagging tive handsome foxes be.
fore tne exciting chase was over and
was hailed By tile members as the
greatest president yet
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-26
Double Wedding in Barre This
Morning
TWO SISTERS THE BRIDES
The Misses Evaline May Eeddo ard
Grace Beatrice Neddo Marrisd u
Walter Mortimer and Waiter
covey. Respectively,

a double welding in which tine brides
are sisters was performed tina morning
at the Catholic parsonage BY the Rev..
p. NJ. MckIenna. The ceremony was per-
formed at seven o'clock and each couple
were attendants for the other
Miss Evaline May Neddo became the
bride of Walter Mortimer and Miss
Grace Beatrice Neddo became the bride
Of Walter Covey The brides are laugh
ters Of Mr. and Mrs. George Neddo wao
reside on the east hill In Barre town.
The happy couples left Oh Ane 1850
train this morning for Burlington and
on their return win reside in this city.
Il best wishes Of their many friends
are extended.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-26
ENTERING CLASS OF i2o.
University Of Vermont Opens With an
Increased Enrolment.

Burlington, Sept. 20 The l04th col
lege year Of the university Of Vermont
opened yesterday, with an entering class
OF 100 President M II. Buckham made
brief address to the students. The
total number Of students in all depart.
ments this year will be about 600a
ChaHges are noted In the faculty az
follows; Prof w. al Colt returns after
a years absence As4G. Eaton. U7, will
take the place Of r. Ga0ihson. Instructor
in drawing. Prof. W.19 Japkman. in
economies, also returns after two years
absence. Prof. Marbbry,aOgle takes the
place Of Prof. G0odricb In Latin.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-26
SLID DOWN BANNISTER
HAS A BROKEN WRIST
James coyne, a Pupil at The Mathewson
son School, Falls Down Air Shaft.

James Coyne, the son Of Patrick M.
Coyne Of 10 Mount street, in his haste
to get out of school, after being detained
overtime, yesterday afternoon, attempt
ed to slide down the bannister on his
hants at the Mathewson building. He
lost his balance, or laid over the rail
t,so far and fell from the stairs about
half way between the third and second
floors to the ground floor. He was pick
ed up BY the ianitor, but the noise Of
the fall brought several teachers to the
scene who Gid all they could for the
lad until DR. Reid arrived. He was
taken to his home It wsa found nis
left wrist was broken and lie received
a pretty bad scalp wound en- his fore
head. 1ms morning the boy was as
wen as could be expecfe5 and Is snf-
fering from no fuFtheY tronble Lnan his
wrist and the cut IA his forehead
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-26
TOOK PRIZES AT BRATrLEBoRo.
Barre Dogs Fared Wen at Valley FAN
Kennel Show.

Thomas Gaul returned this morning
from Brattleboro fair, where he had two
dogs in the show that won the first and
second prizes, and also M. NJ. Gordon's
and W. g. Reynolds dogs took second
prizes.
Mr. Gaul's English bull terrier, Shaun
Rhue, won first prize in all three Of the
novice, open and winner classes. record
that Is rarely ever made by a months
old pup against full-grown dogs His
bull terrier, Inverness, sister Of Shaun
Rhue, took the second prize IN four
classes for females, the novice, limit,
open and winners Zip, Mr. Gordon's
bull terrier took the second prize in the
novice class, andsAfr Reynolds Twinkle
z. won second in the novice class Of
dogs Of II and under ~ pounds.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-26
WHEELER ToTrLB.
Waterbury Lumberman. Married at
Montrelier.

Montpelier, Sept 26 Miss Imogens
Totrle, stenograpler in the Office Of
tie secretary Of the National Life Iu-
slirapce Coz and Stedmah G. Wheeler
o well-kHown lumbernan Of Waterbury,
were married at the home Of Mrs. Lottie
Kelleher. Rev. 7. s. Reed officiating.
They left this afternoon on a wedding
trip TO Buffalo, the great lakes, ST.
Lawrence river and Montreal There
we're about thirty relatives and friends
II attendance on the wedding. They
will reside at Waterbury.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-26
pEcEINE IIpToNs cHALLENeE.
The New York Yacht Club Cannot
Accept.

New York, Sept. 26.--Sir Thomas
Llpton's challenge for contest for the
Anerica's cup in 1908 was declined yes
terday by the New York Yacht club.
Sir Thomas asked for race Of sloops
under the 6s-fost rating and the mem
bers of the club based their refusal to
race on the general proposition that the
Americas cup represents a trophy for
the speediest type Of yacht that can be
produced on q waterline length Of 90
feet or under and that therefore any
proposition 10 limit the size Of the boats
must be refused
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-26
oNE-EYED VETERAN WINS.
Has Only One Arm, But Gets High
Score at Manchester Field Day

Manchester, n H., Sept. 49, The Man.
chester war veterans held their annual
field day here yesterday, which was at.
tended by nearly 100 members and a
number Of invited guests. S. r. Stearns,
a cne-armed and one-eyed veteran, gave
his comrades and some of the visitors q
few points in sprinting. Mr.. Stearns,
with Springfield rife, made a score Of
~. Mayor Eugene +, Reed, who at
tended the affair during the morning and
who is the champion amateur shot Of
New England made the highest score
among the visitors. His record was also
II
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-26
JoNEs-sEvERANcE.
Bride in Dress Her Late Brother Sent
From Manila.

Montpelier, Sept. 26.--There was 4
pretty home wedding at the residence Of
Mr. and Mrs, Henry Severance on Pros
pect street last evening, when their
daughter, Miss Pansy Nj, was united
in marriage to VIM. b. Jones Of Utica,
n. ", Rev. A. j. Hough performing the
marriage ceremony. The bride was al
tired in gown Of just over taffeta, a
material sent to her some years ago by
her brother, Max, from the Philippines.
where he lost his lire. Owing to the
illness Of a sister, only the family were
in attendance at the wedding They
left on ten-day wedding trip to Utica
and Niagara, and on their return will
reside m Wiiliamstown. where Mr.. Jones
is foreman for the Bryce Beckett COM
pany.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-26

Rutland, Sept. s6, The Creamery
PacAmg company Of Chicago, which has
far SOME months controlled the Stoddard
Manufacturing company, manufacturers
Of dairy products Of tile city will oper
aie tfe local plant beginning Oceober 1,
Iae management and policy Of the bus
iness viii not be affected,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-26
ARRESTED FOR CRAFT.
M. H. Klous, Coal Agent, Charged With
Stealing from the City Of Boston.

Providence, 4. /, Sept. 2G. Maurice
II. Klous, Boston agent Of the w II.
Niyer company Of New York. was ali.
rested here last night in connection with
the Boston coal graft cases. He is
charged with larceny in two counts, ag-
gfeRating ss,OO3.t3, IRON the city Of Bos-
ton The arrest follows in the wake Of
the finance commissions investigation
of the purchase Of coal for public insti-
tutions.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-26
CONSPIRACY IN CUBA.
Believed Certain New York Capitalists
Wanted Revolution Started.

Havana, Sept. 26-A conspiracy TO
Start q revolutionary movement in Cuba
has been discovered Under instructions
issued BY Governor Magoon a number Of
suspicious persons believed to be con.
nected with the conspiracy have been
shadowed for several days past. 1t il
believed that the movement is backed
by New York capitalists
The fact that Governor Magoon was
cognizant of the conspiracy and the
movements Of the agitators seems to
have served TO suppress the threatened
outbreak, and adviees received by the
government last night from all the PROV
inces show that there sis no ground at
all for apprehension
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-26
HUNG HIMSELF In NIGHT.
Ernest Porter, Aged a, Committed Sui
cide- Cause a Mystery.

Peabody. Mass, Sept 20. Ernest
Porter. aged "a, committed suicide dur
ing the night by hanging. His mother
found the body when she went TO call
him this morning He retired last night
in good spirits and the cause Of the act
is q mystery.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-26
CLERK LURED FROM
STORE; $500 TAKEN.

Manchester Mans Cash, Saved For Trip
to Boston, Goes as Store is Alone.
Manchester, n. H., Sept. 2e.-While a
stranger gradually led the clerk of II.
Kandaf's fruit store ON Elm street far
TIER and farther away from the place
on the pretenoe Of showing him where
to deliver some fruit he had purchased,
another stranger, entering the place
which had been left alone, rined the
cash drawer yesterday Of 5000 Mr..
Ksndar had saved for a trip to Boston.
The police have been unable to find any
clew to the robbers.
When a. Shooshanian, the clerk, dis.
covered that he had been duped and the
place robbed he fell in faint. City
Physician Bastian attended him.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-26
CHANGERS AT LEBANON.
Pomona Members Assemble in Large
Numbers For All Day Session

Lebanon, N H., Sept. 26. One Of the
most successful Pomona grange meetings
ever held here took place yesterday,
Mascoma Valley and Sullivan Pomona
oranges being represented in large mum
bers and Sullivan grange furnishing
the programme.
work was conducted during the az
ternoon, and Montcalm grange Of En-
iie.. presented domestic drama,
y alley Farm On account of the
graage hall not being large enough for
the audience, 1t was gdjourned to the
opera house for tine evening entertain
ment by Montealn grange Charles
McDaniels, past state master, and many
otner prominent grangers we're present.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-26
SHIRT FACTORY CLOSED.
Parent Company Of Rutland Branch in
Hand Of Receiver.

Rutland, Sept 26--The local plant Of
Curtis, Leggett & Co., shirt and collar
manufacturers, has been closed, probably
temporarily About FIVE weeks ago tie
firm went into the hands Of receivers
and since that time Manager T, e.
Bush mas been working up the stock on
hand. This has been completed snd no
more orders will be filed for the present
Mr.. Bush stated yesterday afternoon
that be believed the matter would be
settled in the courts and the factory
started again in a few weeks
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-26
KNApPFoss.
Montpelier Man Goes to Hardwick for
a Bride.

Montpelier Sept. 28s Guy s. Knapp,
brother Of Mrs Waldo Farrar Of this
city, and Miss Helen S. F0ss OF Hardwick
were quietly married at eight o'clock
last evening at the Methodist parsonage
by the Rev. W. S. Smithers. 4,
Alr Knapp was q member Of the Mont
pelier high school, Class Of 1906, and
later went to Hardwick. where he met
Miss Foss, who was one of the most
popular young ladies Of that town Mr..
and Mrs. Knapp will 60 to New LbBiou,
Conn, to reside