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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-09-02

Prosecuting Attorney w. E. Nor
ris is engaged in another important
term OF the circuit court. Mr.. Nor
ris has made good thus far during
mis- term, and, has a record of get
ting more confessions and as many
convictions as MS predecessors. if
not more. The people made-no mis-
take, when they elected him.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-09-02
Pnper TISSUES Earlv.

owing to the fact that this is
Labor Day, the Telegram issues at
an early hour to give it's force OF
men an opportunity to observe the
greater part of the day, and, on this
account begs to be excused, if it IS
found not up to its usual newsy
standard. \
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-09-02

The cesspool still remains. Won
der If the present grand jury win
take hand at seeing what can be
done to remove it.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-09-02

Some fish have been dynamited
down the river acco1ding to the re-
port. The grand jury will doubtless
look into this.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-09-02

September has come and swIsher
is the only one out for governor,
Scherr having failed to connect him
self with an announcement as yet.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-09-02

George. had the incest lot of fish
for supper ever had in my life. I
got them at Smithy's restaurant on
Fourth street
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-09-02
Big FAIR IS NOW ON

CONTINUED from page one).
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-09-02

SWEET MELODY FLOUR.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-09-02

An Evening Echo.
Laziness kills more people than
hard work-Ray.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-21
STATES ATTORNEY
TN DROP CASES?
Reported That He win Not File Infor-
nation Against Emsiie and
Mariani Arrest Cases.

II Is reported tnat the eases against
William Emslic and Alto Mariani. who
were charged with breach OF the peace
IN striking Peter Peterson, a volunteer
policeman during the arrest Of Gus
Olsen two weeks ago when the crowd
interfered, win be given up By the states
attorney. the cases were brought IN
the city court and later States Attor-
ney Gates decided 70 look them up and
Il the evidence warranted 10 ile infor-
fation against the two men in county
court Since investigating. he is report
cd TO have decided not to prosecute the
cases Paterson. the chief witness IN
the cases, has gone 10 his former home
in Europe on visit, thus deprivina the
prosecution Of important testimony. The
cases were set for trial IN city court
today but were continued TO tomorrow
Whether they win be tried here Is not
known at present.
just what course viii be taken IN the
case of State vs.. Howard Simmons, a
third man arrested for the same offense,
and whose trial In city court resulted in
a disagreement. Is not certain. Following
the disagreement in the case, Simmons
was taken 20 the county jail to await
further disposition OF the case.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-21
PooR-HousE FOOT BALLS.
Is The Walter Tobin Family Now in
Sheldon Institution.

ST. Albans, Nov. 2i.--The family Of
Walter Tobin Of Rutland. consisting Of
the mother and FIVE children, the oldest
being seven years. have been taken 10
the Sheldon poor.nouse for the winter
20 keep them from starving 70 death.
The family was found in the streets Of
Rutland about three weeks ago BY the
overseer Of the poor, in a starving and
freezing condition They were placed in
the Rutland poor.house and wen fed
until strong enough 20 travel back to
the overseer OF the poor here. Tohin, the
husband and father. one Of the most
useless good d-for-nothings ever created,
followed them arriving Tuesday night.
He was promptly arrested and yester.
day arraimed before Justice Kearney
and fined $40 and costs for non-support.
OF the alternative sentence in the house
Of correction. Tobin has already served
one sentence of six months for a similar
offense. 0verseer Of the Poor Jarvis is
determined that no dead beaths viii be
supported by the city. Tobin will be
taken back TO Rutland today to serve
his time.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-21
CHURCH FUNERAL
ENDS IN A BIG PANIC
One Man Was Probably Fatally Hurt
and Eight Others Were Injured in
Pennaylvanla Town.

York. Pa. Nov e. one man was
probably fatally injured and eight other
persons were hurt In a panic ia Qulekel's
enurch, six miles north of this city, yes.
teFday.
While The funeral of William and
Culver Hoover, the victims Of last Sat
ufdays nights double murder. was ln
progress, a report gained currency taat
the .s-...ing Was falling. The churca was
crowded 20 It's doors. To aggfayaie The
umor the hrating stove was accidentally
pushed over.
The congregation Immediately became
frenEied. Men. women and children
fought 10 get out Of the windows and
doors. Uhose who received Injuries we're
burt BY being trampled npon or crushed
10 the struggle The injuries Of the VIC
Tins consists principally of broken limbs
and cuts and bruises. In the crush the
Baskets were thrown 10 tho foor.
The funeral services were postponed
and Che bodies we're buried a. soon a
the injured were removed and cared for
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-21
TALK OF THE TOWN.

N. c. Baldwin Of Stowe was in the
city on business today.
Harry Levin Of Boston called on
friends in the city today.
D. A. Glincs OF Plymouth, N. III, IL
visiting relatives in the city.
J. I.ucey Of HooSick, N. H., was a
business visitor in the city today
William Miers and r. A. Prindle took
an tuto trip 70 Randolph yesterday.
Thomas Mccarthy began work as en-.
gineer at Barclay Brothers plant yester-
day.
Mrs. Abbott Mason, who has been in
the city and Montpelier on business for
several weeks, went to her home in Can
ada today.
The Ladies' Aid of the Congregational
church are asked to bring in their aprons
for the sale before the lst Of December.
The Ladies Aid would be glad Of an
apron from every lady in the parish.
MIR. and Mrs. Duro Dodge and three
children Of Colorado visited at the home
Of Mr., Dodge's cousin, Il. B. Dodge, yes
terday. Mr.. Dodge was born on Beckley
hill in Barre and has lived in Colorado
for 2s years.
The front Of the Palmer five and ten
cent store in the old City building has
been improved by the addition Of a larg
cr show window, which is larger and
extends farther to the front than the
old window
The members Of the Presbyterian choir
enjoyed a social last evening al the home
0f MIR. and Mrs. Peter Mutch of Wash.
ington street The evening was passed
with vocal and instrumental music and
refreshments OF cake, coffee and fruit
we're served.
Among arrivals at the City hotel last
evening and today are w. II. Williams,
Pawtucket, r. ii; George Carpenter,
Winooski; Fred G. Dumard, Concord, N.
H.; r. G. Camick, Rutland; $. c. G.
Ward. Augusta, Me-; @. B Arnold, Bur
lington; s. L. Platka, Burlington.
There will be meeting of the Baraea
class in their room TO the right Of the
Congregational church. at o'clock this
evening. Important business at the
last meeting the following were added
to the committees: Hustlers, DIR. Mann,
George Gates. A. w. Mckenzie; member
ship committee. Frank Wallace, G. A.
Heath; social Guy Yarnum, Ralph Howe
W. r. Mckenzie.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-21
LEcTURED on LONDON.
Dr. Thayer Entertained Large Au-
dience Last Evening.

A large audience was present at the
Hedding Methodist church last even
ing to hear the lecture, "The Lions Of
London" given by the Rev. E 0. Tnayer
under the auspices of the Epworth
league. The lecture was interesting
and instructive and DIR. Thayer showed
that he mad his subject we'll IN hand,
some of his descriptions almost bringing
the audience to see with eyes the scenes
which he described.
The speaker started with the different
people which he met on the trip to Lon
don and related many amusing incidents
which occurred on the voyage. lie spoke
OF the great contrast as regards anti
quity between the real old structures Of
London and thse which seem old to US
in newer America.
Among the famous institutions which
he visited were Sc Paul's cathedral,
which was at that time being frescoed
and electrically lighted by an American,
II. Pierpont Morgan, the British muse
nm, which contains the most marvellous
collection in the world
He described graphically the London
tower. which was built BY William the
IDHquer0f lhlS tower. Mifch Nda
originally used as a palace by the an
eient kings has been enlarged until It
now covers is acres Of ground and in-
stead Of single tower there are now
several towers surrounded by series
al three walls. The tower Is at present
used as a great museum eff war relics.
Dr. Thayer mentioned Madame Tus.
saud's wax works which vas started 100
wears ago and whicn contains thousands
Of lifelike figures Of all the famous peo-
PIE Of the world.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-21
BANKERS INDICTED.
As Result Of Investigation in New York
This week.

New York. Nov. sI.-Three indici.
ments are said 70 have been ordered
yesterday hy the Kings county grand
jury which has been investigating The
affairs Of the suspended Borough bank
Of brooklyn. The grand jury has not
completed its labors and there were re-.
ports Last night that there might be-
other indictments. While no official
statement was forthcoming of the ac.
tion Of the jury Il Il understood that
more than one indictment may be re-
turned against individuals.
All Of the directors of the Borough
bank, except four, have been subpoenael
and nearly all have testified before the
grand jury. The four directors who had
not been summoned yesterday are How
ard Maxwell, former president of the
hank Arthur .. Campbell. former cash.
Ter; Wiliii Hurley, vice-presideni,
and VIII director who j.
credited atToliing interest In
the insti'
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-21
SEN. PROCTOR FAILED
TO CATCH A BEAR
Put Out Two Huge Traps But win Have
to Be Satisfied with President
Roosevelt's Recital Of His
Own Proves.

Rutland. Nov. ai.-United states
Senator Red6eld Proctor, who has just
left Vermont for lioston. prior to re-.
turning 10 Washington for the winter,
has passed the last two weeks trapping
bears near his hunting lodge az Mount
pico, thirteen miles east Of this city.
Senator Proctor passed most Of the
summer at the lodge and returns 20
Washington much improved in health.
Bear signs were seen about the camp
frequently during the summer and the
Senator determined 20 make an attempt
10 secure ono Of the animals as soon
a. cold weather approached and the fur
would be In good condition. lie mad
two bear traps made by blacksmiths Of
the Vermont Marble Co, Of a pattern
much larger than j. cold by trap deal.
ers. The huge machines wouli weigh
50 pounds each and 50 stout were the
springs that II was necessary TO use
levers IN setting the traps. The traps
were baited and put out ON Mount Pico,
famous resort for bears. during the
latter part Of October and left until .
few days ago. The Senator, however,
was compelled 70 return to Washington
without a bear rug.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-21
LITTLE GIRLS
POISONED
BY Eating Canned Tomatoes
on tuesday
ONE OF THEM DIED TODAY
Margaret and Ruth Doty Of Montpelier
Were Taken Very III on Tuesday
Night and Latter Died This
Noon.

Two Montpelier children. daughters Of
Manager Vernon A. Doty 81 The Western
Union office IN the nciFhborinF city, were
poisoned, one fatally. a. the result of
plomalne poisoning from eating canned
tomatoes IN Tuesday. Physicians hope
70 bring The other safely through.
The girls. Margaret, aged eight years,
and Ruth. aged three. partook Of the
tomatoes AZ dinner time on Tuesday
and, - it happened, neither Air. nor
Mrs. D0ty ate any Five hours later
both children were taken violently 49,
with symptoms of poisoning The doe.
tors who we're hastily summoned Al once
diagnosed the cases a. ptomaiuc poison
ing. and treatment was given them.
Margaret was the worse sufferer at first,
and was unconscious iof four hours. To.
day she shows mere signs OF getting
vel.
Ruth died this noou.
Air and Mrs. Doty reside at osis East
State street.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-21
Pres. Gompers' Statement
IOf Attempted Bribery
KILL LABOR UNIONS
bmpsrs Turned 1t Down and when He
Teld Of II to Convention He Was
Given the Communication Of
All Delegates.

Norfolk, Va. Nov. ala great scnsa'
tion was caused In the confeatiou Of The
American Federation Of Labor yesterday
BY President Gompcrs In a speech reply
ing to the attacks upon him aud other.
officers Of the federation by the Manu-
facturers' association when be described
an alleged attempt 20 brihe him AZ the
Victoria hotel, New York, III October by
a young Newspaper man giving the nams
Of Charles BrandcnhuFg The young man
President 0ompers said declared that
he represented the National Manufact
urera' association and was prepared q
oifcr him immunity from all exposure
and make him financially secure for the
remainder Of his life II Ne would sign q
certain paper and otherwise aid In the
Exposure Of the other leaders IN the
American Federation Of Labor, with The
view TO virtually destroying the inau.
cncc Of organized labor"
The paper, President Gompers said
was to purport to have been signed when
ne tcompcrsl was ~ IN 1895. This pa.
per. Mr.. Gompers said. he had preserved
and while deathlike stillncs prevailed IN
the convention he drew forth the origi.
nal and read Il. During his account d
the alleged attempt at bribery Air. Com.
pers called upon different delegates who
were with him when be had interviews
with Brandcnburg 70 verify his state.
ments. This the delegates rising in
their seats did.
At The close Of President Gompers'
speech, there was great demonstra'
tion. Even Victor l. Berger Of Milwau.
kee, the Soeialistic opponent OF Mr.. Com.
pers, declared that although at conven.
ton after convention he hadsbittcrly OPP
posed the recollection Of President Com.
pcrs he would be the one this year to
move 70 make his election unanimous,
with vote Of confidence, not only IN
President Gompers, but in all the other
officers Of the American Federation Of
labor.
This said Mr. Berger, 'is the an.
swer OF the Socialists to the Manufaet-
uerers association"
A motion Offered by w. d. Ryan Of
Springfield, H., reporting that the hi.
nois mine workers bad voted confidence
IN, President Gompers and denouncing
the Manufacturers association, received
immediate consideration and was passed
amid excitement.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-21
BRANDENBURG REPLIES.
Emphatically Denies That He Tried to
Bribe Gompers.

New York, Nov. 2l.-- -Broughton Bran
denburg, president Of the national insti-
tute OF immigration and a magazine
writer, said last night that he was the
man referred to by President Gompers
OF the American Federation Of Labor
when the latter at the convention in Nor
folk yesterday declared that one
CHARLES Brandenburg" newspaper
man, attempted to hribe him to take
pagt n an exposure Of other fedora
flon leaders.
In statement dictated last night, Mr..
Brandenburg emphatically denied that
he had attempted to bribe Mr.. Gompers.
He said also that he had no connection
with the National Manufacturers asso-
citation. and that his dealings with Pres
ident Gompers were solely in the inter
ests Of publication which he repre-.
sented. He, himself, he said, had been
The intended victim Of a plot that had
failed. He declared that President Com
pers statement yesterday was an effort
to forestall the effect of what he knew
was about to be published.
Mi. Brandenburg says:
sAIr. Gompers wished TO know what
had secured in the way Sof material in
fhe South, and in order to mislead him
rave him fictitious typewriter page,
incomplete and unsigned. This Is the
uaper which he has read SO dramati-
cally."
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-21
A HAUNT 10 aaE INSANE TOWN.
Party afflicted With Mental Alteration
From Anything But Enjoyment.

The most enjoyable occasion in the
history of the Young Women's Tourist
club was held last evening at the
Waterbury Inn where the club and in
vited friends to the number of 90 wers
the guests of the gentlemen of the club.
The party left tne city on the SAT
train and at Montpelier met with the
usual cone hour late on the main line"
In the party, however, was Agent ]. o.
Adams VINO telegraphed to st. Albans
and got arrangements made for a
special train whica took the party di-
reetly to Waterbury.
On arriving at the Inn delightful
banquet was served at eight o'clock.
After the banquet, the dining-hall was
converted into dance hall and those
VINO wished, danced, while others played
cards until midnight. The party took
three pieces of Gilhertson's orchestra
with them, who played during the BAN
ouet and for the dancing.
A special car for the party was at
taehed to the south bound train and
was run to Barre by an extra engine
from the Junction The main line was
one hour late so that it was three
O'clock this morning before the party
arrived home. The occasion win long
be remembered by all who attended
The party spoke in the highest terms Of
the hospitality Of the new proprietor OF
the Inn.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-21
CLAN GORDON AT TOP.
Defeated Catholic Order Of FOresters IN
cribbage Match Last Night.

The cribbage coatest last evening be-
tween the Clan Gordon and Catholic
Order of Foresters teams Of the Inter
fraternity league resulted in the former
team winning az ak of the eight tables
Booth and Elrick, G. G.. defeated
T'rodericls and Griffin. O. Q. VI Cosxie
and Stewart, CO defeated Iaelair and
Nichols. c. o. f.; Nichol and HOWE, G..
G., defeated Murley and McNulty, q o.
r.; Milne and Dinnie, defeated Kennedy
and Cruikshank, G. o. r.; VIII and Cor
diner. c. G.. defeated Davidson and
Terney, c. O. f.; Pithie and Marshall, G.
a., defeated Dombroskie and Fitzgerald,
C. o. y.
Dlack and White, c. O. r., defeated
Gordon and Taylor. c. c.; Nelson and
Brown. c. o. F., defeated Henderson and
Scott. @. G.
The next contest VIII be played Tues
day, November 25, between the G. O. +.
and NJ. L. teams.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-21
ODD LADIES' FAIR.
Opened Last Night in wOOdmsn Han
For -Four Days Run.

The fourth annual fair Of the Inle-
pendent Order OF Odd Ladies opened
last evening IN the Woodmen's hall IN
the Bolster block. Owing 10 there be-
inc 50 many other attractions held last
evening the attendance was small; but
the Odd Ladies have made especially
good arrangements for their fair IN en-
joyahle entertainments good music for
dancing and pretty booths filed with
choice ami useful articles that viii at
tract ready customers 40 that large
Attendance for the three remaining
nights Is assured.
The ontertainment programme last
evening consisted Of a piano duet BY
Miss Mary Walker and Miss Emma J..
Phillips. 4 vocal solo by William oliver
and a vocal solo by Miss pinkie Lewis,
all Of which was thoroughly enjoyed.
TIRE ladies have made over the pretty
booths that were used at the Catholic
fair and at the candy booth Miss Mamie
Raeside, Mrs. Charles johnson and Mrs.
Samuel AIcMurray are in charge. Mrs.
w. A. Milne. Mrs. Davidson and Mrs.
Robert Stewart have charge Of the
aprons for sale. At the children's booth
Mrs. John Connick, Mrs. William Stew
art and Mrs. John AIcRae have a dis
play Of nicely made babies and cnil-
dren's wearing apparel. The fancy
booth contains varied and handsome
collection Of articles such as sofa pill
lows. ladies' collars. handkerchiefs, cen
ter pieces, etc. Mrs. John Murray, Mrs.
Hannah Smith and Mrs. George w. Lake
are in caarge Of this booth. In the
refreshment parIor where Ice cream, cof.
fee and sandwiches are sold are Mrs.
William Jones, Mrs. Edwin Veale, Mrs.
Joseph Graham and Mrs. j. c. Crowley.
Gilbertson's orchestra furnishes ex-
cellent music every evening for the
RANGING which is in charge Of William
Leith. William Craig and Edward Park
er. The G. 0. r minstrels which made
a great hit at the Catholic fair last
week and avs one 0f the best enter
tainemnts Of that fair viii be repeated
at this fair this evening and is worthy
Of a crowded horse.
The Odd Ladies' committee which has
charge Of the arrangements Of the fair
Is composed Of Mrs. d. W. Faulkner,
Miss Mamie Raeside, Mrs. Charles John
son, Mrs. Samuel McMurray, Mrs. w.
A. Milne, Mrs. Robert Stewart, Mrs.
Nellie Bianchi Mrs, John Forbes, Mrs.
Hannah Smith and Mrs. John Connick.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-21
LITTLE STARS WERE
SOUVENIRS OF BANQUET
Given Al the Eastern Star Convention,
Fourth District. At Randolph
last Evening.

Randolph, Nov. ai.~neulah chapter
has never in IT. history had more
pleasant and profitable time than the
consocation 81 the fourth district, which
occurred last evening Large deirpa.
tions from the several chapters la the
district arrived n the afternoon and also
from South Royaltou aud RnchesteF. the
former being represented BY fourteen
officers snd membcfs. and The latter BY
seven. Mrs. Buell. from ktaHord, dis.
irlci depuiy grand matfon Of Nermont,
third district, eas also present.
Fully 800 guests and membvfs oi hen.
lab chapter eafn present az the ban.
quei IN Dnllois And Gays hail. The son.
ycnlrs wefr Ii form ~ ! star Al each
plate The Musir Hall orchestra dis.
eoursod beautiful musie during the ~
past
Al the conclusion al repaired 20 the
Masonic bali located n the same build.
ing. where musical selection from Glenn
nailey. eafact. ffedcfics Dumas from
bone. and Miss Bailey. piano. and also d
colo from Miss Lcitle HALEY, sefssd %
90 she tedious hours ~ waiting for the
train from the sanih. which was 10 bring
the grand patron. ID. George Gorhamr
~ ncllnws Pals.
Tho programme was opened hy Bculah
chapter. pish the rep,llar chapter open.
Ing. followed by introduction 81 grand
officers, among whom were nf. George
Gorham. grand patron, Mr.. Jessie Big.
wood. grand maifon. of Bafilngtnni Mfs'
Ruby &. Ilawloy, grand lecturer. ~ Rich
ford. Mrs Hattie jones. deputy grand
matron. oi Richmond; Alfred =. House,
deputy grand patron. of NilllamstoWn
Mrs. Aida Dunhan. pas. grand matron,
of Barre. Mrs Hoell deputy grand ma.
tron. of STAFFORD and many other grand
officers from different towns IN the state,
The business portion of the work was
done hy Benlah chapter. followed By the
cxemplifention of the iniiiaiory work
hy Naomi chapter Of Nofthheld. which
was done IN 3 ytry fne manner. Re.
view of tho work hy Mrs Ruby Hawley
was interesting and instructive, followed
by remarks hy 6rhnd Niatron Mrs. Big.
wood regarding her yisa 20 general
grand chapter. hold in Milwaukee. was
also entertaining. Dr. George Gorham
followed with cofnmcndatory remark.
regarding the work be bad witnessed,
after which Beulall chapter closed the
fourth district meeting, and an occasion
which all will recall with pleasure was
concluded.