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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-22
OPENS A GRAVE IN FIGHT
AGAINST SEN. PLAT
Lawyer Donovan Loses in His Attempt
to Show That Lumberman Baker
Had Dummy Buried in
His Place.

Chicago, ILL.,, Aug. 22.--James Dono-
van, an attorney OF this city, who for
several years has Waged peculiar bat
tie against Senator Thomas g. Platt,
succeeded in having the grave Of La
Flora S. Baker, in Big Rapids, Mich,
opend in order to support his contention
that the former Michigan mmberman
had not died, but had lied to Europe to
avoid responsibility In several financial
failures.
The examination proved to the salts
faction OF Big Rapids city officials and
OF Harry H. Wyk0m, the husband Of
Bakers daughter, that the skeleton re-
mains are those Of the man whose name
appears on the grayestone; but Dono.
van declared that the grave had been
opened recently and skeleton substi-
tuted for q wax bust OF Baker.
City Attorney Barton of Big Rapids
and other witnesses said the condition
Of the ground, the coffin, the skeleton,
and even the remnants Of clothing proved
that the grave had not been opened since
it was made.
This stage OF Donovan's warfare over
the Baker estate was the climax of one
Of the most unusual series OF acts ever
credited to an able business, man, He
and Baker had been partners in the lum.
Der business at Big Rapids several years
before the latter's death. Shortly before
the occurrence several ventures in which
Senator Platt's name figured had gone
to the wall.
Donovan contended that Bakers op.
ponents had induced him TO flee to Eng
land under an assumed name, while they
forwarded TO his house
The injury resulting to him, he sail,
came from the ENGAGEMENT OF his at
fairs with those of the dead man, which
never had been straighteusu ,a
Among many suits be began in the
Chicago courts was one demanding a
large sum from Mr.. Plat. Repeated
attempts to have this question settled
were made, but almost without excep-
ton the courts rejected the case.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-22
KNIGHTS LOSE
TO CAPITOLS
Latter Won by Score Of
7 to 5
AN INTERESTING GAME
With the Score Close Enough to Make
the Result Uncertain to the End
The Features Of the
Game.
AN INTERESTING GAME

At Intercity park yesterday afternoon
the Capitals Of Montpelier defeated the
knights OF Columbus of Barre by score
Of to 5. The uncertainty Of the game
made it interesting from start to finish,
Hull, the old Montpelier seminary pitch
er, pitched for the Capitals and struck
out 10 men, allowing only SIX hits, while
Inilah for the Knights struck out six
and allowed nine hits.
The features of the game were home
run by Ennis and star catch by Sec
tor Of Laird's liner in the eighth.
In the fifth inning, with the score
to against them, the Capitals made d
start. Ennis took first on Haddigan's
error and was advanced to third by
Hull's single. Carlo singled, scoring
both, and scored in his turn on Towie's
single over second. The rest went out
in order.
Then in the sixth the Capitals clinched
the game with two scores on base on
balls and home run by Ennis, who
gracefully dropped the bali over the
right field fence. After this inning the
Capitals failed to score.
In the eighth the knights attempted
to cut down the lead, but scored only
twice, by rapping out two singles.
Then with the score two against them
In the ninth, the Knights made one last
gasp. Peltier struck out Celia started
things going with swift one through
third, and reached third on JoIlnson's
two Dagger. Gabelloni struck out. Inn
lab got base on balls, but Celia was
caught mapping off third and the inning
and game closed in favor of the Capitals
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-22
BRYAN IN FOURTH WRECK
GOING TO cHAUTAUQUA
Brushes Trousers, Enters Fact in Dairy
and Resumes the Journey to Rock
ford on Foot and by
Trolley.

BeIvidere, H., Aug. 22.-As William
Jennings Bryan adjusted his necktie and
brushed the cinders from his trousers,
after emerging safely from wreck near
here on the Chicago 4 Northwestern
road, he reflectiyely murmured, -Four. .
Then drawing out his dairy he noted
down the location and the date, with
these words; Fourth time a wreck has
occurred on my various journeys TO
speak at the Rockford Chautauqua.
Where is the silver lining"
With words Of encouragement to the
train crew and other passengers, who
all escaped minjured, Mr.. Bryan joined
the line OF refugees, who wendell their
way up the track for more than mile
and q half.
AZ Belyidere Mr. Bryan took trolley
car and made the Chautauqua grounds
behind schedule time.
The wreck ON the Northwestern, which
delayed Mr. Bryan, was caused by the
baggage car taking an open switch
Three coaches were ditehed Mr. Bryan
was in one Of the day coaches that was
derailed,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-22
voLIvA HAS GONE.
Leaves Zion For Pastures New in New
Mexico.

Chicago, Aug. 22.--overseer Wilbur
Voliya at last has turned his back
upon Zion City, the scene of so many Of
his troubles.
The leader Of the Zionites, without
announcing his destination, started yes
terday for the new home of his faithful
followers. This new home, the faithful
admitted, is near Las Vegas, San Miguel,
New Mexico
Accompanying 0verseer VNiva were
Theodore Forcy, John A. Taylor AMI
George Bright, his close lieutenants and
advisers.
It is planned that 0yerseer Voliva
shall remain in New Mexico until a
place has been prepared for such Of his
followers as care TO 20 to the new
"pradise" Of the faithful. Already 3.44a
acres Of land have been purchased At
lesat 500 acres of land it is said, will
be added to this tract.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-22
TELEGRAPHIc BRIEFS.

The proclamation Of Mulai Hafg, the
Sultan'H brother, as Sultan of Morocco
has caused great excitement Two pow.
erful caids, Gounan and Glaoui, are
arc marching to his support.
Prince Kiniyoshi Kuni OF Japan has
been admitted to serve In the I'd regi.
ment OF the German imperial foot
guards
King Alfonso and Queen Victoria OF
Spain arrived at Bordeaux yesterday in.
cognto, travelling as Count and Count.
ess Corendonga. Premier Maua was
expected last night from Paris to confer
with the King on the Moroccan situa.
ton.
President Gompers said yesterday that
probably the American Federation Of
Labor would bring counter suit
against the National Manufacturers
association, charging conspiracy. From
Norfolk, Va Gompers viii proceed TO
Boston, where next Tuesday he will
appear before the lobar committees Of
the Massachusetts, legislature.
Clarence Haines Of Washington Court
House q, killed his wife yesterday, and
then fatally shot himself.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-22
BIG FRATERNITIES
IN BITTER FIGHT.
Two Bodies Embracing Many of Great
Societies War Over Amalgamation.

Buffalo, n. Y, Aug. ga bitter
fight was in progress here yesterday be.
tween the Associated Fraternities OF
America and National Fraternai Congress-
over the question Of matchmaking the
two bodies. 1t is asserted that unless
amalgamation is effected, IS societies
belonging to the maternal congress will
withdraw and Join the rival organiza-
ton.
The Modern Woodmeu, the Woodmen
Of the World, the Modern Macabees. the
Ladies Of the Modern Alacabees and the
Improved Order OF Heptosophs are lead
ing the forces in the fraternal congress
in favor of amalgamation.
The leaders Of the opposition to the
amalgamation belong to the Foresters,
the Supreme Trent Of the Macabees.
the Supreme Hive Of the Macabees and
the Local Guards.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-22
EVANGELIST ELoPEs
WITH FRIENDS WIFE.
Tie Husband Accuses the Rev. A. s.
Whedon, Who Married the Couple
Only Last Tune.


New York, Aug, y Charles w. Moi.
fatt, a wellknown young business man
Of Brooklyn, notified the police yester
day that his beautiful wife, Anua .Rllt
ter Aloffatt, eighteen years old, eloped
with the Rev. Asbury S. Whedon, a
Methodist Clergyman, who has been en-
gagged in eyangelistic work for mum
Der of years, and who was the one to
marry them last June.
The clergyman has an invalid wife
and q son and daughter in Elizabeth,
N. j. He was warm friend Of Moi
fatt, who had lived with him for four
years. Mrs. MofIatt is daughter Of
wealthy parents who reside in Ridge
wood.
My business compelled me to reside
in Brooklyn" said Mr. Moffatt yester.
day, and / decided after my marriage
to continue my residence with DIR. Whe-
dom had always known him to be
an upright and honorable man, deeply
religious, and believe even now that
q religious feeling is at the bottom Of
thise whole affair."
Mrs. Molfatt left this note behind for
her husband:
"God has told me that you have not
surrendered to him; that there would
be trouble when you got home tonight
So 1 have decided to stay away until
God tells me TO come home"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-22
SAYS BIG FIRMS OPPOSE MILITIA
Reports Show Many Men Have Been
Discharged for Doing Military Duty.

Washington, D. G., Aug. %. That
many great corporations and business
firms Of the country do not regard the
membership Of their employees in the
National Guard with favor is shown by
the report Of General Greeley, just is
sued.
Inquiries addressed to adiutant- gen.
erals in the various states showed that
many firms deprived their employees Of
their wages while they were on military
duty; many made reductions in wages,
many discharged men because they were
in the National Guard, and that some
declined TO employ men who were in
military organizations,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-22
MCKINLEY MONUMENT
DEDICATION.
Canton Raising $4,000 to Entertain
The city's Guests.

Canton. Ohio, Aug. 22.-Announce-
ment Is made by the citizens committee
having charge of the final arrangements
for thededictaion OF the Mckinley monu-
ment that the ceremonies positively will
be held Sept, 80, and that the President
will be here.
Owing to the fact that portion of
the marble work prepared for the mauso
leum was damaged by fire in Buffalo a
short time ago, there was doubt ex
pressed that the monument could be
finished in time for dedication. There
are assurances, however, that everything
will be ready on time.
"A fund of $4,000 is being raised by
Carton citizens to entertain the city's
quests on that occasion.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-22
CLEANSING SAN FRANCISCO.
The New Mayor Begins on the Police
Department.

San Francisco, Cal, Aug. 22.--Nayor
Taylor Tuesday began his promised
cleansing Of the municipal departments
by sending notification Of their re-
moval from Office to four police commits.
sioners. The communication scored the
commission for failure TO remove Chief
of Police Oman, who, Mayor Taylor
declared, is incompetent and lacking in
character. The commissioners, after a
secret conference, announced that they
would not recognize any power except
the court 1t IS understood that they
will resist any attempt to take posses
sion of the records by an appeal to the
police.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-22
JAIL BREAKER FOILED
BY CELL MATES PRAYER
Mate Prayed So Loud That Keepers
Heard and Hustled.

Mount Holly, n. j., Aug. 22-Threat-
ening TO kill Joseph Misler, his cellmate,
if he made an cutlery, George r. Clark,
awaiting trial on charge OF attempted
murder, early yesterday made desper-
ate effort to break Jail.
Clark removed an iron bar from a
closet, with which he tore hole in the
chimney. The noise awakened Mislcr,
who feigned illness and said he would
have to have doctor sent TO him Clark
turned on Misler with razor, telling
him to pray, as he was going to kill
him. Misler prayed in so loud voice
that he was heard by Charles Williams,
"trusty,p who gave the alarm Clark
was soon oycrpowered by the keepers.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-22
NEUTRALITY OF NORWAY.
Subject Of Discussion Between The
Kaiser and The Car.

London, Aug. 22.--It was learned in
diplomatic circles yesterday that one
Of the principal questions discussed by
Emperor William and Emperor Nicholas
during their recent Meeting ut Swine
mundo was the neutrality of Norway.
The subject was thoroughly gone over
and an agreement was reached under
which Germonay and Russia undertake
20 regard Norway as neutral territory.
This IL in accordance with the desires
81 Great Britain, which has been hearth
~ supporting Norway's endeavors to
secure guarantees in this direction.
Emperor William also intimated that
Germany would not seek to thwart the
policy of Russia in carrying ont her
aecoids with France and Great Britain.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-22
FOUR STOUT WOMEN
ARRESTED IN FRAUD
Went from House to House Collecting
for Societies That Disown Them.

New York, Aug 22--Four portly wo-
men were arrested yesterday, charged
with obtaining money under false pre-
fences by representing themselves as au-
thorized TO collect subscriptions for the
Legal Aid society and other benevolent
institutions.
The four were about to start out yes
terday. when the officers visited their
fiat and placed them under arrest. All
are stout and fluent in conversation.
The police shy the women would ask
donations of 20 cents or more, and sci.
dom met refusals in their house-to-house
canvass.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-22
RECEIVER FOR HAZARD & co.
Big Wholesale Grocery Firm Was I'm.
able to Borrow Money,

New York, Aug. Robustness circles
were surprised yesterday to hear that
the big wholesale grocery firm Of +. c.
Hazard & Co., Of III Hudson street, was
in financial straits. The fact became
known through the filing In the United
States district court Of an involuntary
petition against the house.
IN the petition it Is stated that the
members OF the Arm consists Of Elmer @.
Hazard, Theodore Sterne, George NJ.
Archer, and Frank Green. The liabili-
ties of the firm are estimated at $780,
900, but il was said they probably viii
be larger. Inability to raise money on
account Of the tightness of the market
was given as the principal cause Of the
trouble.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-22
SCARCITY OF MINERS.
Western Lines are Ordering Coal From
Australia.

Omaha, Neb., Aug. 22.-Labor scar
city in the west has assumed such
alarming proportions that railroads are
unable to operate their own mines. The
Hartman lines are TO be supplied with
coal ordered from Australia, while
contracts have also been made for g.
900 tons week from Illinois, at 81
ton and So ton freight to Garfield,
Utah. Wages as high a. s175 per mouth
are being paid to japanese miners in
some Of the Union Pacific mines.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-22
Gotham Ferry Tied Up.

New York, Aug. Following the
demand Of the firemen and oilers for
higher wages a strike was declared on
all the ferryboats of the Long Island
railroad running between Thirtyfourth
street and Long Island City yesterday.
The strike also tied up seven tugs and
three annex boats.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-22
PRINCE WILHELM coMmENDs.
Speaks in Praise Of the American Army
and Navy.

Norfolk. Va, Aug. 2l.- Before leaving
for Newport today, Prince Wilhelm Of
Sweden praised the American army and
navy as he saw them ct The Jamestown
exposition
n regret that my time is limited
he said, "as | should like to see great
deal Of the army and navy OF your won
derful country. | would like to become
more closely acquainted with your PEG.
pie. They are kind, considerable and
warm hearted. ] like them"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-22
REJECT PEERS AMENDMENT.
Action in House Of Commons on Irish
Evicted Tenants Bill.

London, Aug, 22.-With the Irish
Nationalist very wide awake and near
W everybody else asleep after a night
long session, the House Of Commons at
$3.50 this morning be san the considera-
ton of the House Of Lords amendments
to the evicted tenants bill. Practically
all the changes introduced in the bill by
the House were rejected and at 7:45
a. M, the weary legislators went home
after appointing a committee to confer
with the Lords and attempt to arrange
the differences.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-22
NORWAY NEurRAL TERRIrORY.
Germany and Russia Have Reached an
Agreement.

London, Aug. 22,--It was learned YES
terday that at the recent meeting be.
tween Emperor William and Emperor
Nicholas at swinemuende, an agreement
was reached under which Germany and
Russia undertake. to regard Norway as
neutral territory This is in accordance
with the desires Of Great Britain. En-
peror William also minated that Ger.
many would not seek to thwart the pol.
icy OF Russia in carrying out her aceords
with France and Great Britain.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-22
GUERIN MAY SOLVE
CHICAGO BOMB WAR,
Police to Call on Brother Of Famous
Safe Blower for an Explanation.

Chicago, IT,, Aug. Pc Paddy" Guer.
in, brother Of Eddie Guerra the famous
safe blower, who made the sensational
escape from DEVILS island and who was
recently shot in London, IS now in Chi,
cago. and through him the police hope
to unravel the mystery in connection
with the bombs that are being used in
the Chicago gambling war.
Guerin will probably be called upon
in the near future. For some months
he has been living in luxury at the
Auditorium Annex, deriving his income
from operating a handbook.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-22
YOUNG MMILLEN'S MOTHER
BELIEVES HE is ALIVE,
Scouts Reported That American Violin
ist Was Lost IN The Alps

Columbus. Ohio Aug 22 Mrs. Me.
AIillen, mother Of Francis McMilen, the
yloluist, who Il reported as lost In The
Alps, Is visiting here with Der sister.
SHE scouts the idea that her son Is dead
OF 10 any danger.
She has had no adyiees from her other
son, who Il in New York, regarding the
published cable report.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-22

Summary: Earned runs, Capitals 3,
X. of c. 1; two-base hit, Johnson; home
run, Ennis; first base on balls, off Imlah
2, of Huh 2; struck out, by Imlah 6,
by Hull 10; left on bases. Capitals 4,
x. OF G, ?; wild pitches, Hull 2; passed
balls. Wakefield; first base on errors,
Capitals 4, X. Of C. 3; time OF game,
hr, 40 m. umpire, Heggie; scorer, Scott.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-22
BAYsAN ISLAND SILL LIvEs.
II Has Not Disappeared as Recently
Reported.

Honolulu, Aug. 22.--Tne island Of
Baysen has not disappeared as reported
recently by the captain Of the schooner
Olsen. The island was visited BY the
United States tug Iroquois on Aug. is,
en- route here from Guam.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-22
PILGRIMS WIN
FROM TIGERS
In a Heart Breaking l2-In-
ming Game.
WHITE SOX IN I'd PLACE
While the Loss of the Game to Boston
Puts Detroit Down to the Third
place--cieveland Takes
jump Up.
WHITE SOX IN I'd PLACE

Detroit, Aug, 22.--Up to the eighth
Boston did not have man at second
base. Then, with two out, three singles,
au error and Ferris double tied the
score. Downs muff of line drive lost a
double play in the 18th and resulted in
the winning run. Detroit had two catch
ers put out through split hands from
foul tips, The score;
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Batteries, Killian and Archer, Payne
and Schmidt; Young, Glaze, Pruiett and
Shaw and Criger; umpire, Connolly.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-22
ARTHUR H0UsMAN
OF NEW YORK DEAD.

WtII-4AHUWH u1tHDoE VI q SLVsA IA
chane Firm High in Money Circles.
New York, Aug. 22.-AArthur A. Hous-
man, head Of the stock exchange house
Of A. A, Housman g. CO., Of Broad street,
died on his country estate at Babylon
L. l., early yesterday.
The impression prevails in Wall street
that Mr.. Housman's illness was brought
on by worry over the condition Of the
stock market. Mr. Housman was taken
i'll suddenly Sunday morning.
Mr. Housman was known as one OF
the j. p. Morgan brokers.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-22
] KILLED BIZ EXPLOSION.
Another Bad BlOw-Up in Latin Powder
Mills.

Racine, Wis, Aug. 22.--An explosion
N the Latin & Rand powder mill at
Pleasant Prairie yesterday killed one
ian and ftally injured two Others. The
uildiug was only slightly damaged
Several months ago an explosion in
the same building killed nine men and
injured many others.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-22
Yesterdays American League Games.

At Detroit Boston 5, Detroit 4.
At Chicago Chicago |, Philadelphia 0
At st. Louis-New York A, st. Louis
3.
At Cleveland Cleveland 2, Washing
ton list camel Cleveland s, Washing
ton 4 I'D game).
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-22
]. P. MORGAN HOME AGAIN.
He Arrived Yesterday in New York on
the Oceanic.

New York, Aug. 22.--J. Picrpont Nor.
gan arrived here from Europe yesterday
on the steamer Oceanic.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-08-22
Ameriean LEAGUE standing.
Yesterdays National League Games.
National League Standing.

At Boston-Boston 7, Pittsburg 4.
At New York--New York II, Chicago
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-23
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The man with the puttylike complex. ion overhauled the contents of the safe by the aid of his flash lamp, se- lected such valuables as seemed to be the least bulky, but most important, and stored them in several capacious pockets. This done, he carefully closed and locked the inner doors of the rifled safe, pressed upon the outer door, ad- justed the nickel handle in its proper place and spun the din! of the con- binaton lock-
 For moment the burglar listened to the low murmur Of his confederate's voice in the adjoining room, smiled sardonically and slipped stealthily through the open window Outside he crept to point beneatt: the window of the billiard room. cried out In imita- ton of a yagrant cat, then crouching. fed in the direction of the river, with the cases of the famous Renwyck dia- Tonds tapping deliciously against his ribs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-23
MRS. GLYN PLAYS "MOTHERS'
The Authoress Calls Pilgrim Women
 "Frumps" and "Tabby Cats"

New York. Dec. 23. - Mrs. Elin0r
 ilyn. the English writer, whose book. ''Three Weeks" was the cause of her being snubbed by the Pilgrim Moth CTS at their banquet at the Waldorf Astoria. got up out of a sick bed and told reporter just what she thought of those women" and the snub they thought they delivered.
 'It was so frightfully funny that l screamed myself sick over it after got home here." she began. But wait. Let me begin at the beginning 1 was invited to the party on the un- derstanding that I was to meet lot of brainy wOmen.' and I went because I love to meet 'brainy' women and 'fieshy' women and 'dressy' women and every other kind of v women and because I knew anyhow 1t was going to he a scream.
 Tt was huge one. Once inside the room, thought my legs would give way. Never in all my young life have seen such an aggregation of dowds, tFulnpS duu tdDDl tttS. Dlts> my soul. what crew they were. A lot of breastIess. slab hipped. pancake foot ed frights of things. that went at their fodder tooth and claw and licked their stubby finger tips after they were through.
 As soon as got past the door one creature gave me a rude push and said: Hey. there: Get in line and bc received right. The receiving ladies are over there
 II turned and saw . fat. old. dough faced trump and another creature that at first seemed to be of no sex at all. It was as plain up and down as pickerel and had rough hewn dray- mans face But | concluded that it considered itself a woman. from the fact that it had tiny blue velvet toque on top of it's blork of a head and possessed a pair of hips that. like the earth. seemed to be about 25.OO0 miles i'm circumference.