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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-27
BOY HUNTING FOR FATHER.
Latter Said to Have Been Employed at
SheIburne Farms.

Burlington, Sept. 27.-With tears
streaming down bis cheeks, Albert Ian.
da, six years old boy, walked into the
various newspaper Offices in New York
and asked them TO help find his father
The hoy found a representative Of the
Free Press who from information and
letters found that the last place the
father was employed was at the farm
of Dr. w. Seward Webb in Shelburne.
Young Larda lives with Mrs. E. NJ
Mahoney, $50 Warwick street, Brook
Iyn, n. Y. Mrs. Mahoney said the boy's
mother died when the child was born
The father placed the boy in her charge
and left a year ago. beyond letter
written last March from Dr. Webb's
Shelburne farm stable, which the father
said he was a coathman, no word has
been had from the father,
The boy hoped II his father heard Of
his plight through the newspapers that
he would send for him, saying he was
lonely and did not want to 90 10 an
orphan asylum. Mrs. Mabouey, owing
to her financial condition, viii be forced
to send him there unless the father
claims the hoy. The fathers name is
Alphonse Landa at
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-27
BARN AND
SHOP BURNED
AurleILagare Of onLoses
Valuable Stallion
ONE COW ALSO BURNED
----
And All Wagons, sleighs and Harness
Destroyed-Loss $1,000 in Excess
Of Tnsurance-The Owner
in Canada.
ONE COW ALSO BURNED

Groton, Sept. 27.-Tne blacksmith
shop and barn of Auriel Lagare were
totally destroyed by FIRE at about eleven
o'clock last night. The fire was first
seen BY Mrs Linnie Weed but it had
gained such headway that it was i'm.
possible to save much, and a valuable
COW and Mr., Mr.. Lagare's stallion
prince" valued at five hundred dollars
we're burned, together with all mis-
wagons, sleighs, harness, etc.
Nothing whatever was saved from the
blacksmith shop. The cause Of the fire
Is unknown, everything being left as
usual by Mr.. Paris, MFR. Lagare's black.
smith, last night, Mr.. Lagare being in
Canada. People first at the scene say
the fire seemed to have started in the
barn and shop simultaneously. Mr.
Lagare's loss Is estimated to be at
least $1,000 above insurance.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-27
LOCOMOTIVES
MEET HEAD ON
Passengers Shaken up on
Central Vermont
AT POINT NEAR VERNON
No Orders to Express to Wait for Spe-
cial, Which Was Train Crowded
With People From Brattle-
boro Fair.

Brattleboro, Sept, 27.--Two locomo-
tiyes were damaged in a head-on col.
llsion between Boston & Maine passen-
ger trains on the Central Vermont rail
road near Vernon, three miles south of
mere last night No passenger on either
train was injured The cars Of botn
trains escaped with but little damage.
The collision was between O south
bound passenger train from Brattleboro
carrying hundreds Of people who had
attended the Valley fair here yesterday,
and z special consisting OF an engine
and three cars bound north from Soutn
Vernon. An error in the receipt of
train orders Is said to have been re-
sponsible for the accident.
Conductor Griffin Of the northbound
train had orders to meet the express at
Brattleboro, but no orders were delivered
to the express to wait. The accident
happened on a straight track.
Both engine crews, with the exception
Of engineer a. n. Hunter Of Springfield,
Mass, who was running the northbound
train, jumped.
Although the collision occurred on the
Central Vermont road, the trains were
operated by the Connecticut River diyi-
sion Of the Boston 4 Maine.
The engineer Of the southbound train,
which was climbing steep grade, saw
the other approaching in time to apply
his brakes and avert q serious collision,
although he could not wholly prevent
the accident, The two locomotives were
locked together and the platforms Of
some Of the cars broken, but the pas.
sengers escaped severe injury, although
many were knocked heavily against the
seats and suffered from contusions.
Special trains made up on each side
of the wreck took the passengers 70
their destinations several hours after
the collision.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-27
Alderman and Mrs. McNuIty
Ten Years Married
FRIENDS OBSERVE DAY
Invite Mr. and Mrs. McNulty to x. Of G.
Hall to Arrange for Anniversary
of Friends, Only to Find
Themselves the Friends!

Alderman and Mrs. p. E. McNulty
were reminded Of the 10th anniversary
Of their wedding last evening in a rather
Unusual manner. Mr. and Mrs. McNulty
were called to the knights of Columbus
ball to attend the wedding anniversary
Of friends, and after Mr.. McNulty had
signed a paper giving sum of money
toward present for his friends and had
assisted in getting the hall into shape
for the party he began to suspect that
ne and his estimable wife were the re-
cipients Of the surprise, and not the
friends on whose account he had LETT
his home.
MIR. and Mrs. McNulty were presented
with combination china closet and
sideboard, a cut glass fruit bowl, and
Mrs. McNulty was presented with
bouquet Of white roses.
The presentation speech was made by
p F. Mccarthy in his usual happy mari-
ner and Alderman McNulty responded
with a few well chosen remarks, in
which he stated that he didn't expect
to attend his own anniversary.
Refreshments were served, after which
the Rev. P. NJ. McKenna, who married
Mr.. and Mrs. McNulty, Sept. 22, 1897,
at st. Monica's church, made brief
congratulatory address.
Father McKenna's remarks were fol-
lowed by remarks BY Rev. e. r. Cray,
Mayor John Robins, Alderman L. II.
Thurston, Alderman Walter Williams,
and City Clerk James Afackay.
AT the conclusion Of the addresses
dancing was indulged in until late
hour, music being furnished BY Gilbert
sons orchestra.
The company, which consisted of near
~ 200 of the friends OF Alderman and
Mrs. MeNulty, departed as the clock
struck enc, wishing them many more
anniversaries at which their friends
could show them appreciation Of their
good win.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-27
ARREST THREE coNspIRAroRs.
Cuba Takes Revolutionary Leaders Into
Custody.

Havana, Sept. 27The secretary Of
police yesterday arrested Gen. Masso
PARA and little later took into Gus
tody Gen Juan Dueassi and General
Laramiret, charged with conspiring
against the public order
PARA il the alleged leader Of the
conspiracy to start revolution against
the American government in Cuba with
the use of funds supplied from or
through some firm on Broadway. It is
known that simultaneously with the
arrival OF PARA at Havana three Santo
Domingans, well known on account of
their previous revolutionary records,
also reached this port and it is stated
that other individuals of similar char
acter are working in eastern Cpba. The
government has knowledge of the fact
that General Jimenez ex-President Of
San Domingo recently has been at SAN
tiago de Cuba, but whether he was con-
nected with the conspiracy is not yet
known and is being investigated.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-27
An Oil Tank in New York
Blows Up
WORKINGMEN ARE KILLED
Tank Was Used for Storing the Crude
Oil Used for Laying the Dust on
an Automobile Track--Three
Others Hurt.

New York. Sept. 27.--Two men were
killed and third is missing and prob
ably dead as the result of the explo-
sion OF 10000 gallon oil tank Of the
Bronx Gas and Electricity property on
Protectory avenue, Unionport, early to-
day. The tank had been used for stor-
ing the crude oil used in keeping down
the dust on the Morris Park automo-
bile track. james Cooper, Richard Smith
and James Reilly, who were employed
in sprinllling these tracks, visited the
tank last night and were in carts when
the explosion occurred. A pillar of
flame shot high in the air. The lid was
blown off Cooper died in few minutes.
Smiths body was burned almost beyond
recognition. Riley's body has not yet
been recovered Three other men were
badly burned The fire was started by
lantern carried by one of the sprink-
ling cart men.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-27
KLoUs ARRAIGNED.
Boston Coal Agent Held Under $4,000
Bonds.

Boston. Sept ~ Maurice IT, Klous
agent Of the w. X. NiYer Coal company,
whose arrest in Providence was brought
about by The Boston Herald, was ar
raigned in the first session Of the muni
cipal court yesterday on the charge Of
larceny Of Ss,0sO from the city Of Bos-
ton in connection with coal contracts
secured by Klous for-the Niver company.
Klous remained in private somewhere
in the court house building until called
BY his counsel He then hurried into
Judge Wentworth's session, and through
counsel waived the reading Of the com
plaint.
1t having been finally agreed between
his attorneys, Augustine ]. Daley, for
mer mayor Of Cambridge; Francis l.
Carney and T. Frank Noonan, and
Aclrng Asst. Dist. Atty. Hugh j. Don
erty that a continuance be asked Klous
was not required to enter plea. He
was allowed to 20 on the same bail Of
$4,000 on which he was released We'd
nesday evening, and Judge Wentworth
continued the case to Oct. A.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-27
IN COUNTY COURT.
Malpractice Case Still Being Heard
More Arrests on indictments.

Montpelier, Sept. 27.-Nearly all the
time Of Washington county court
yesterday was taken up with the ex-
animation and crosS-examinafion of DIR.
M. ID. Warren of Cabot. DR.. Warren
was called az a witness by the plain
tif in tie malpractice case Of Delbert
lawson against Drs. Hall and Crane,
that has now been ON trial nearly two
weeks. DR. Warren is the physician who
was called to attend Delbert Lawson
after DTs. Hall and Crane had been dis
missed from the case.
The malpractice case Of Delbert Law.
son against Drs. Hall and Crane in
county court came to a short halt this
morning when one Of the jurors, Eugene
Smith Of Montpelier, was taken sudden
" III with stomach trouble. The case
was adjourned until two o'clock this
afterne . with the hopes that Mr.
Smith would be better BY that time
Barney Griswold of Waterbury, was
brought in yesterday on an indictment
by the grand jury charging him with
assault with intent 20 commit rape
His bail was fixed at $1,000 which ne
had not been able 10 secure yesterday
G. J. Eeterbrook Of South Barre, was
brought in court Wednesday afternoon
for running a gambling resort, said to
have consisted of allowing the boys Ia
play penny ante at his place, and bail
in the sum of 5000 was furnished by
Wilbur Cutler, of South Barre. John
w. Gordon Of Barre, is Esterbrook's at.
torney.
Yesterday afternoon the court heard
divorce ease Of Minnie parizo Of Barre,
vs.. Aiken Parizo, formerly Of Barre
and New Bedford, Mass, now in parts
unknown. Mrs, Parik0 testified to the
refusal and neglect of her husband Ia
provide for her al various times dur.
ing their nine years of married life, ia
having to take in washings, and work
out BY the day to support herself and
SON. and of her husband addiction to
liquor The otner Witnesses were Mrs
Nellie Beede and Mrs. Cunningham
reighbors and Tellas Stone, father of
the petitioner. The court reserved de-
cision. NJ. NJ. Gordon appeared for the
petitioner.
Coborn Gonvea, of Barre, who IA
charged with adultery, and who was
brought back from Massachusetts, in
company with Mrs. Agnes Neverett. Of
Of Barre. with whom he was living
there, was in court TO plead.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-27
GUN BOAT RUNS DOWN SCHOONER.
Flora S. Nickerson Raked From Stem
to Stern.

Boston, Sept 27.--A wireless message
To the Charlestown navy yard TODAY,
from the u. s. gunboat Prairie, said
she had collided with the fishing schoon-
er Flora S. Nickerson this morning OF
Cape Cod. The schooner was raked
from stem to stern, both masts going
over. The Prairie IS now on her way
to this port, towing the wrecked
schooner None Of the crew were in
mred.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-27
TERRIBLE FLOODS IN SPAIN
Entire Village Swept Away-Large Loss
of Life and Stock.

Madrid, Sept. 27 Unprecedented
rains in and around AhIsia have caused
immense destruction of life and prop
cray. The Guadal Medina river is a
raging torrent three miles wide and
bridges, houses and even entire villages
have been swept away by the food
The streets in the lower part Of Ma.
laga, the capital of the province of that
name in Andalusa, has been inundated
and many families made homeless.
Thirty persons were drowned at Ma
laga, % at Velez De Benamargoza in.
cluding the mayor Of the town, IS at
Coleman and about 200 have lost their
lives in other places in the valley.
Railroad communication with num-
ber of places has been destroyed and
the governor of Malaga has appealed
for assistance from the government,
fearing that the decaying carcasses of
cattle and other animals drowned in
the food will cause an epidemic.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-27
STOLE FROM EMPLOYER.
Pay Was So Small Could Barely Live
Court Holds Case Open.

Montpelier, Sept 27.--Fred Peltzer
and Charles stern were arraigned in the
city court this morning on the charge
of larceny of goods to the amount of
Sl0.45 from the printing Office Of c. p.
Buswell, the Union Card company, where
they were employed The boys were
represented by Attorney I. P. Carleton.
and entered pleas Of guilty to the charge
and the court held the case open for
sentence. The articles that the boys,
who are under % years Of age, stole.
consisted Of 20 boxes Of paper and en-.
yelopss, postal cards and a stamp print.
ing outfit The goods were found in
their rooms. The boys work for 81 so
a week and II costs them about So a
week to live, leaving them a small mar
gin for lixuries, and it is thought that
they took the goods for the purpose Of
raising little spending money.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-27
BRIBED A JURYMAN.
L. B. Williamson offered Money For
Disagreement in Oil Case.

Findlay, Ohio, Sept. 27.--L, b. viii
hanson was arraigned yesterday on an
Indictment charging him with attempt.
ing to bribe Chase Thompson, Juror in
the case Of the state of Ohio against the
Standard Oil Co., which was tried in the
court of common pleas here last Juie
before Judge f. w. Duncan. lie was
held in court By Judge Duncan.
Mrs. Chase Thompson said tnat vii
persuade her husband to disagree and
hang the jury in the Standard Oil case.
The final vote of the jury was eight 70
four the last opposing conviction vii.
hanson admitted that he had made the
proposition to Mrs. Thompson, saying
that her husband would be paid from
$500 to 81 900 should the jury disagree.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-27
CROWD STAYED LATE.
Racing at Windsor County Fair Too
Good to Leave Till Fifth Heat.

Woodstock, Sept. 27.--The third and
closing day of the Windsor county fair
saw the best racing on good track
in years here. It took five heats TO
decide the 2:23 class race ii which nine
horses started. A large crowd was pres.
ent and stayed until the last heat was
run at six o'clock. There were close
finishes in both races and in two heats
three suIlsies were knocked out n the
getaway.
The 2;23 class purse Of $500 was won
by Argot Lad, with Bslnut second, and
Russell Grafton third; best time, 2;2l,
2:20h, 2:22l5, 2:23A. 2s2l54.
The 2:40 class purse of $50 was won
by Vie Pointer, Dolly B. second. Ethel ID.
third Best time, 2;2sh, 2i27lz, 2;2al4,
2:2s, 2:27h.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-27
THIRTEEN WE'RE DROWNED.
Government Worl1men Thrown From a
Ferry Boat in Tombigbee River.

Mobile, Ala, Sept. ga ferry boat
crossing the Tombigbee river at the
government works at McGraw's Shoals,
near jackson, Ala, late yesterday was
capsized, drowning one white boy aAd
thirteen negroes.
The scene Of the accident has long
been regarded very dangerous place
by navipators Of the river on account Of
the rapid and treacherous current and
the rocky shoals there.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-27
A NEW TOMBSTONE.
For the Grave of Governor Moses Rob
inson.

Bennington, Sept 2T.--The matter Of
reproducing the facsimile of the tomb.
stone which marks the last resting place
OF Governor Moses Robinson in the old
cemetery on the hill Is being discussed.
The stone is fast going to decay, and
the epithet can befead only by the aid
Of niagnifying glass Already sub.
scriptions have been received fuTtheTing
the project Of a new stone exactly like
the former. Parties interested IN the
matter are only waiting for permission
to do the work from some one or more
of the lineaI descendants Of Gov. Rob
inson. When thisis obtained the matter
will be placed before the seIevtmen of
the town.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-27
BUILD Two MONUMENTS.
Religious Liberals Vote to Honor John
Calvin and the Man He Burned
For Heresy

Boston, Sept. 27.--A proposal to en-
dorse movement for a monument to
John Calvin was adopted at the closing
session yesterday Of the international
Of religious liberals There
were number Of dissenting votes, how
ever. Then followed a resolution favor
ing monument also for Michael Serve
tus. who was burned by Calvin for here
sy. This resolution was received with
applause, aud adopted unanimously.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-27
MAY REJECT WI TING FANG.
Report That He Resorted to Trickery to
Get the Appointment.

Washington, d. c. Sept 27.--Wu Ting
Fang may not prove acceptable as min
lister from China to the United States,
it was limited last night, because Of a
report that he had taken advantage Of
the age and i'll, health Of Prince Ching,
Chinese premier, TO secure the post. Adj
vices to this effect are said to have been
received at the state department within
the last q hours
These advices assert, it is reported,
that Prince Ching does not even attend
cabinet meetings, so great is his weak
ness, and that WI took advantage Of
this to steal a march on Sir Chentung
LANG Cheng, retiring minister TO WASH
ington, who is opposed to WI.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-27
LOOKING INTO STRIKE.
President win Receive Documentary
Statements from Operators.

Washington, Sept. ~ President
Roosevelt said yesterday that be had
consented to receive some documentary
statements from the striking telegraph
operators, and that when these are in
his hands he would undoubtedly call
into consultation Commissioner of Labor
Neill.
Further than this he said that no ar
Tangements had been made for any con-
ference regarding the strike.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-27
THREE CASES RESULT.
Joseph E. Ranger of Pittsfeld VIII Be
Tried on Arson Charge.

Rutland, Sept. 27.-Three criminal
cases, which are the result of the find
ines OF the grand jury recently in ses-
sion, were filed yesterday morning with
the county clerk Carrie Platt Of West
Rutland IS charged with breach OF the
peace, Il being claimed that she as
saulted y. T. Sheldon Of that town. Ed
ward J. Walsh Of this city is charged
with keeping gambling implements and
with keeping Intoxicating liquors with
ntent to SELL
The third indictment is against
Joseph +. Ranger Of PittsRed, who Is
charged with setting fire to the Yose
hotel Of that town. These cases will
come up for trial during the present
term OF the Rutland county court.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-27
DIR. BRALEYs FUNERAL.
Simple But Impressive Services Held at
the House.


The funeral Of DR.. B. w. Braley was
held from his home on North Main
street yesterday afternoon at o'clock,
Many relatives and friends from the city
and out Of town were present, filling the
house to overAowing st. Aldemar com
manderv, X T., and Granite lodge, No.
35, 4. and a. NJ, were in attendance,
but were obliged TO remain on the lawn
outside during the service. There were
two selections by the Masonic male quar-
tette, Messrs. Grifilths, Dyer, sheriffs
and Mitchell. Rev. Il, A. Poole was the
officiating clergyman at the house, At
the cemetery tho Masonic burial service
was said by the worshipful master, John
Wyllie The floral offerings were beat
tiful and numerous, coming from the VA
rious organizations with which he was
connected and from friends far and near.
The bearers were members of his pro-
fcssion, Drs. Reid, Camp, Chandler, Whit
aker, jackson and Sprague. The inter-
ment was in the family lot in Elmwood
cemetery
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-27
Delegate. . AmarIean MInIng congre..

Proctor, Sept. Ex-Governor Fletcher
d. Proctor has appointed the following
delegates to the American mining con
qress, which will be held at Joplin, Mis-
souri, Nov. IL To 10; James w. Tyson.
StrafIord Prof. Geo. II. Perkins, Bur.
lingtou; Thomas ! Roberts, PoultueyJ
n. J. NJ. Jones and I NJ Cory Of Mont.
pelier; John 7 Rich, Swant0nj Edward
A. Burke, Middleburyj O. g. Huntleys
Leicester; Ernest H. West, Manchester
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-27
THREE HURT IN COLLEGE RUSH.
Cornell Freshmen Win Day, But Three
Go to Hospital.

Ithaca, \. Y, Sept. 27.-Three Cornell
students are in the university infirmary
following what is generally conceded to
have been the tiercest fought underclass
rush in ten years. The scrimmage took
place Wednesday, but the results were
not commonly known until the injured
sought medical treatment. After the
freshmen had carried the day, dozen
combatants were carried from the field,
and of the whole number Of battered
and bruised four men are known to have
been seriously bruised
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-27
Thawla VIC Ill.

New York. Sept 27-Mrs. Harry X,
Thaw was still III today with cold
which has compelled her to discontinue
her daily visits to her husband al the
Tombs. Her automobile atill goes at
tae usual hour however carrying
luncheon and dinner to the prisoner from
Delmonicos and taking him reports In
regard to his wifes condition,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-27
wINTER sIx WEEKS AwAY.
Mount Mansfield Snow Covered Is The
Sign.

Stowe, Sept 27.-Mt. Mansfield was
covered as far as the half way house
with snow for the first time this season
yesterday morning. there being an inch
oil snow and ice at the Summit house.
The Worcester mountains were also
white
According to the old sign, winter is
due in six weeks from the first appear
ance of snow on the mountain.
The Summit house will close Monday
after a very successful season.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-27
JACKSON NORTON.
Topsham Man Comes and Orange Yeunx
Woman Married.

w. Grant Jackson of Topsham and
Miss Eta NJ. Norton of Orange were
married by Rev. Z. O. Tnayer, at the
parsonage in Barre on Thursday af-
tenoon, September 26. Tie bride was
formerly a resident Of Barre Mr.. and
Mrs. Jackson are to reside at West
Topsham.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-27
voLIvA GIvEs UP LON cITY.
Has Lost His Options in New Mexico
and Will Try Nearer Home.

Chicago, Sept. 27.-Wilbu Glenn
Voliva last night announced to 1000
Of his followers in Zion City that ne had
given up the Gght there. He also states
that he had lost the option upon land
in New Mexico, where he expected to
found a new colony, but added that he
would buy property adjacent to Zion
City ami found the colony there.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-27
TWO FEET OF SNOW.
Heavy Storm at Mt. Washington Com
pletely Blocks Traffic.

Breton Woods, n. HI, Sept 27 On
account Of the snow on Mt. Washington
yesterday it was impossible for the train
10 make its usual trip. The conductor
Of the Mt. Washington train said yes
terday morning that there was two feet
Of snow ON the summit
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-27
Lawson-Eastman.

James NJ. Lawson Of Websterville and
Miss Margaret Eastman Of Barre were
united in marriage at 2,30 o'clock yes
terday afternoon by the Rev. w. G. Mac
mtyre at his home at 4s Perry street.
Mr. and Mrs. Lawson viii reside in Web
sterville.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-09-27
SHED COLLAPSED,
CARPENTER KILLED
Peculiar Accident at Swanton Yester-
day Caused Death Of One

Swauton. Sept 27.---Joseph Robinson
a carpenter, was almost instantly SilIed
yesterday afternoon by the collapafng of
a shed on which he was at work. His
skull was fractured and his neck broken
He was about IS years Of age and leaves
wife and four children