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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-02-05
RESCUERS
ARE HALTED
Can't Reach Men Imprisoned
In Mine
POISONOUS FUMES DETER
Reported That There Are From rs to
80 Victims of Latest Mine Disas-
ter in Thomas. West vir-
ginia.

Ellxins, w. VA, Feb. 5.-The third
mine explosion in West Virginia within
two weeks occurred yesterday at the
Davis Coal and Coke company's No. 25
at Thomas, near here. and twenty five
or thirty miners are said to have been
killed.
The disaster occurred in the morn
ing. Late yesterday the first rescuing
party entered thc mine The bodies
of six foreigners and one American were
recovered but wave Of poisonons
fumes enYeloped the rescuing party
which was composed of General Mar.
ager OFT. Mine Boss Daniel Jones and
Others, Before the party could reach
the surface Jones died from sufIocation.
Last night efforts were made to en-
ter the mine again but without success.
The air fans were demolished by the
explosion and the mine IS full OF dan
gcrous after-damp.
There Il no possible hope that the
men still IN the mine are alive. There
are pitiful scenes around the mouth al,
the mine.
The mines are now the property OF
the Western Maryland railroad
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-02-05
RURLINGroNIANs NERVOUS.
They Stay Up Late Nights For Fear Of
Gas Asphyxiation.

Burlington, Feb. 5.-At meeting Of
the city council last evening the com
mittee which has been Investigating
gas leaks reported in favor Of shutting
or the flow on North avenue The
committee reports:
Your committee have again investi
gated the condition OF affairs ON North
avenue and We find no improvement but
rather the reverse to be true, as the
same promises are still Affected and
new leaks are being found. We also
find that in some instances the pipe
has been dug up two on three times
aud still the gas continues TO get into
their cellars We also find thai many
Of the persons are IN a very nervous
condition as they remain up late at
night and part OF the time are obliged
to keep their cellar windows open. a
very unpleasant thing to do in winter
weather.
We also find that the said company
have only six persons on said street that
haye their premises connected with their
gas mains and that In view Of this fact
your committee wouid recommend that
the company be request y 20 cut off the
ifow Of gas on North enue till such
time as all defects are r,lnedied
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-02-05
PERFORM AUTOPSY
ON WOMAN'S BODY
Mrs Ellen TObey Of Randolph Center
Died Quite Suddenly Last
THURSDAY Morning.

Randolph Center. Feb 5.-- The result
Of an autopsy being held on the body
OF Mrs. Ellen Tobey may not be known
for some days and it IS not expected
that it will be announced then unless ar
rests are made The doctors who are per-
forming the autopsy are Drs. Clifford
and Bailey of Randolph.
Mrs Tobey'- funeral was held sun
day but the body was mol buried as an
investigation was instituted by the au.
thorities. She died suddenly Thurs,
DAY morning about i've O'Clock, having
attended to her customary household
duties Wednesday and retired that
night in her usual health. Soon after
midnight Mrs. Tobey was in consider.
able pain and d doctor was summoned
who arrived at four o'clock.
In the death certificate. DR.. c. ].
Rumill. the attending physician. gave
the cause Of death as abortion and
blood poisoning
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-02-05
GALA EVENT OF WINTER.
@Gentlemen's Night" Of St. Johnsbury
Women's Club.

Sc. Iolmsburv. Feb. 5.-The annual
9eentIemen's night Of the st. Iohnsbnry
Woman's club was held in Pythian hall
last evening and was the social event Of
the winter The han was prcttily dero.
rated with flowers and palms and about
900 members of the club and their gen.
tlenien guests were in attendance The
visitors we're received by the president
az the club. Mrs. Y. u. Haxen, the src-
ond vice president, Mrs Charles A. stan
ley. and the chairman OF the social com
mittee. Mrs. Harry NJ. Scott, the l5us-
bands Of these ladies also being in the
receiving line
The social committee had provided a
most enjoyable entertainment, the ar
fists being Miss Liuia u. Mann, Woods
vile, n. H., reader; Miss Adine d. Hale,
wells River, soloist; Miss Isabel NJ. Pad
dock, st. lohnsbury, accompanied. AZ
ter the entertainment refreshments were
served and delightful hour ended the
annual gathering.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-02-05
STATE DECLARES WAR
ON BOOK MAKERS
Five Men Arrested at Opening Of Race
Track at Hot Springs, Ark,
Yesterday.

Hot Springs, Ark, Feb Sat the
opening Of Oaklawn race track for co
days meet yesterday, Constable Smith
was on hand with so deputies. As soon
as the bookmakers began to make bets
five bookmakers and their clerks were
arrested Before the fifth race another
arrest was made As soon as the book
makers were arrested, they were replaced
by Others and odds were posted and bets
taken by five books on all six races.
1t is understood that Constable Smith
viii continue the policy he adopted yes
terday each day until the meeting comes
to an end. or until the chaucery court
rules against him.
The Amis anti-pool blu prohibiting the
betting on horse races passed the Senate
Yesterday. The prevailing opinion is
that the betting may be declared of be.
fore the end Of the week, for sentiment
in the House indicates that the bill viii
pass that body without material oppo-
sition 1t win then be hurried TO the
governor so that It may apply to the
present meeting at taklawn track. The
provisions Of the bin are drastic.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-02-05
Finance Committee Recon-
mendatiOnS
PROVIDE FOR THIS RATE
Estimates Includes s1S,6ee.s7 for Paying
Floating Indebtedness and S6,4ss.69
Of United States Deposit Fund
$1s,50o for Streets.

AZ the regular monthly meeting of
the city council last evening, the annual
report and recommendations OF the
finance committee, Messrs Il. Fl. Burke,
Alex. Milne and III IT. Thurston, was
received. The committee has tile fol-
lowing to say on the eity's finances;
III would be comparatively easy
matter 10 make an estimate of the cx-
penses for the year. If we could only
anticipate all the city needs for year
n advance. or be in a position to make
the incoming council live within the
estimates: but this il not always prac-
tical. In making our estimates for this
year, we have based them ON the city
levying tax of $3.50 on the dollar Of
the grand list
During the past year the city's bonded
and floating Indebtedness has been re-
duced S31,l34.96, which win effect q
saving Of about Sl,250 in interest per
year; il by continued effort the city
would commit itself to steady policy
of reducing this debt, especially as long
as times are prosperous, we would Be
enabled in the near future to get along
with good deal lower tax rate. We
have made an appropriation Of $500
for streets and $4,000 for permanent
street work, which We think should ac-
comphsh good results for the year. We
have also inade calculations to take up
the note maturing on Mathewson school
in August: the fire station note in Feb
rnary, 1908, the paving assessment note
in December and also $6,4SS.69 Of the
United States deposit fund, and advise
that a note be issued TO take up the
$4,000 remaining on this note as we
believe we can save one per cent interest
on the balance BY doing 50.
"We believe we nave made reasonable
estimates for carrying on the work in
all the different departments, and unless
IN cases where anything unforeseen craps
up, would urge on our Successors the
necessity Of having all departments keep
their expenditures within The estimate:
TINS viii require constant watcbfulness
on their part and the hearty cooperation
Of the heads of the different departments
from the beginning Of the year until tho
end. but will bring satisfactory resuit-.
The following schedule gives in detail
our estimates Of the expenditure for
1907;
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-02-05
TALK OF THE TOWN.

y. \. Kennedy Of Burlington was In
the city on business today.
J. II. Wood Of Randolph called on
friends in the city today.
Mr., and Mrs G. a. Bigeow. who have
been guests at the home of MIS-. Biee-
lows parents, Dr.. and Mrs. ". C. Good
rich, returned to their home in Brook
field today
The town Of Barre viii nave a legal
checklist this year, there having been
two petitions filed with the selectmen
calling for a checklist to be used at the
coming March meeting.
Towns will have very small bills for
breaking roads thus far this winter, as
the snow rollers have been on Tie roads
but once this winter Il looks today as
though they might have another chance
% make u charge before the fiscal year
closes February to.
Among arrivals ut the City hotel to-
day are II. q. Golden and t. w. Lawler,
Boston ,. G. rartwell, Burlington; It
w Mclean Govmeur n. AZ: Henry
Hill, Bonneville n. 81; Robert Gilman
Claremont N. H Il NJ l.yiord, Phias
delphia; Joseph Bowlcs, Woodsyilles
N. a.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-02-05
TIE WELDEN SITE.
Proposed to Turn it Over to City of
st. Albans.

st. Albans, Feb. 5-The city council
held an extended and busy session last
night at its last regular monthly meet
ing. Among the matters Of Interest
that came lip was resolution from the
board 81 civil authority in reference TO
the Nelden house property. It appears
that an effort has been made to have
the back taxes ON the Welden property,
which have run for about fiye years
and amount to about 5000, abated, but
the board did not see how il could
legally do 50.
The scheme now is To have the city
accept lease from the st. Albans En-
tertainment society, which owns the
property, and use the property for a
public park or any other public pur-
pose, for period of time from the
date of the execution Of the lease, to
snch time az the society shall choose
To terminate the lease, and recommend
the payment Of taxes on the property
The idea being to have the city lease
the property until such time as it is
put to its intended use, hotel property,
and pay the society the taxes due
which taxes viii be immediately paid
back to the city treasury. The matter
was referred to the city attorney for
an opinion as To whether or not the
council could do such u thing.
The matter Of acquiring the vacant
lot, 133x120 feet. IN the rear OF the
Elm street school as play ground.
also came up. This lot, owned BY Mrs.
cavanaugh and eneumbered with taxes,
can be obtained by the city for si55.s7,
and the council thinks well Of the
scheme to obtain the land. This matter
WAS also referred to the city attorney
with the committee on the city property.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-02-05
E1.IIAN .AT.LEN llLTR.
BIG LOSS AVERTED
By DOCTORS WIFE
Mrs. George x. Roberts OF Brattleboro
Was Prompt in summoning fire
Department.

Brattleboro. Feb. 5--A fire, which
promised to be disastrous, started IN
the Office Of DR.. George X. Roberts ii
his house on Main street yesterday at
1880 and was only aTerted by the
prompt action Of the doctors wife.
Mrs. Roberts 4melt smoke aud started
out to investigate. She attempted To
enter the office but was driven back by
the dense smoke The telephone was
~ the office aud Mrs. Roberts rushed to
neighbor's and summoned the fire
department which responded with THE
chemical in quick time
A stream Of the chemical soon check
cd the fire which had started from a
fireplace and had ignited the mantel
piece. The walls, and ceiling Of the
room were badly damaged Thousands
Of dollars worth Of electrical appara-
tus used by the doctor was ruined.
There was an insurance Of $1,000 on
the apparatus.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-02-05
PEACE MOVE,
THEY BELIEVE
Vatican Authorities Rather Satisfied
With Brands Note to
Projects.

Rome, Feb. 5.-The Vatican authori-
ties are reserved on the subject Of the
circular sent by NJ. BRAND, the French
minister Of education, to the French
projects instructing them that con
tracts for the leasing Of churches Of
fered BY the parish priests are accept
able, with notifications, provided they
do not yiolate the rights of the state
The Catholic officials here are waiting
70 see the effect of the circular before
inteureting its true meaning. II Is be
lieved that If the necessary minimum IS
insured the Holy Sea viii tolerate the
Situation. The officials Of the Vatican
are rather satisfied with NJ Bsiand's
circular, considering it to be a step tow
ards pacifcation.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-02-05

This would give The same tax rate
us last year
4 large number Of city warrants wefe
read and ordered paid.
The committee ON streets and the city
attorney reported that under the condi.
tions which the N. " telephone com
pany i operating in Barre II does not
believe the city can impose yearly
rental on new telephones installed. the
same as is charged other companies epe
rating in the city. The report was ac-
cepted.
The oveiseer Of the poor, o. d. Shurt
Left reported the expenditures in his
department for January as being S347
s4.
the French Barre library was read and
ordered printed in the annual city report
The same committee reported for the
Barre public library, which now contains
1,1s7 volumes The French Barre Ii
brary contains over 2,200 volumes.
The annual report of Health Officer
j. w. Jackson showed there were 2S2
births in Barre in 1906 and the number
Of deaths were 1873 OF the sixteen
cases OF typhoid fever IN Barre last year
eight were contracted outside the city
The number of cases Of tuberculosis was
slightly less than last year The health
officer recommends "a camp at some
high point outside the city for TIE trent
ment Of these eases. The report Was
ordered printed in the annual report
The annual report Of City Treasurer
James Alackay was read and accepted
and ordered printed IN thevannuaI city
report
The annual report Of the trustee Of
the United States deposit fund was read
and ordered printed in the annual city
report.
George II Norris tendcred his ressgna
tiou as special policeman aud it was
accepted Mr. Morris has moved ont Of
the city,
STREET numbers fpr lloyee and FraHk
Till streets ~ reported by the city cn-
gineer were adopted BY the council.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-02-05
WOMAN FOR PARLIAMENT.
Dutch Reviion Commissions Recon-
mendation.

The Hague, Feb. 5.--The State Com
mission appointed the revise the Con-
stitution Of Holland in its report just
issued recommends the exclusion from
succession to the throne of children
born after the abdication Of the sover-
ign and authorization for the States
General 60 provide for the uecession or
alter II in case Of emergency
The Commission also proposes to
make the approval of the States Gen
eral essential for the Sonelision Of
treaties. recommends the proportional
representation and eligibility Of women
for election to the States General, that
the qualifications Of candidates be the
same in he case Of both chambers and
that the first Chamber he granted the
right to amend as well as approve Or
reject bills, except in the case of the
budget.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-02-05
PLANS OF CONSOLIDATED co.
Supt. Davidson States That Rates for
Electricity Will Not be Raised.


Relative 10 the transfer of the Viles
electric system to the Consolidated
Lighting company, as announced in yes
tertlay's paper, Supt. j. II Davidson Of
the latter company outlined IN part
the plans Of his company today. He
said that be had not Had time to learn
definitely what would be done, but he
stated that both their plant at Bolton
and the Yiles plant at AIiddlesex would
be continued, as would be necessary to-
supply the slemand.s He stated that he
was not thoroughly familiar with the
Middlesex plant, 50 could not say as
to what changes would be made there,
but he promised there would be some
changes, Supt. Davidson declared em-
pbatically that the consolidation would
not mean raise in the price electricity.
The rates will remain the same and
the company plans also 10 improve the
service as as much as possible. He said
that his company's relations with its
customers had been most pleasant, and
he trusted the same condition would
hold with the Viles customers who are
now taken over under the same manage
fnent 1t was the understanding that
majority Of the Niies users Of elec.
tricity were on the meter system the
same as the Consolidated users are, and
the policy of the purchasers In this
respect viii Be continued
The Barre end Of the great industry
will perhaps see some changes. accord
ing to the intiination Of Snpt. Davidson,
hnt just what he was not prepared To
state at the present time
The Montpelier Office of the company
will be moved from is present location
in the Lawrence building to the Lang
don building, Just off Main street This
office had recently been leased BY AR.
Viles for his Office. II was under con
sideration By the telephone company for
an Office short time ago.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-02-05
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION.
For appointment as Midshipman in
U. S. Naval Academy.

Senator Dillingham; announces that a
competitive examination preliminary to
the appointment Of midshipman to
the United States Naval Academy at
Annapolis win be held at the court
house IN Montpelier on Friday, Febru-
airy AZ, 1907. at ten o'clock IN the
forenoon. Candidates must be bona
fde residents Of Vermont. between six
teen end twenty years Of age at the
time Of final examination on June 18th
next, physically sound, and well quali-
fled in grammar school branches, includ-
ing United States and worlds history,
algebra and plane geometry.
All desiring to take the examination
should address Hon. WI p. Dillingham;,
Washington, d. G.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-02-05
SEVEN MINERS KILLED.
Were in Wreck Of Coal Train--Fire
Makes Rescue Difficult.

Des Moines, Feb. b. Seven miners
were killed last night and dozen were
injured in the wreck Of coal train on
the Chicago q Northwestern railway
near Des Moines.
A car in the middle OF the train left
the track and ditched the ears behind
Il. The train carried about 30 miners
scattered in different coal cars. Several
passengers were IN the eaboose. The
victims were al buried under wreckage
and coal which later caught fire making
the rescue work difficult. The injured
viii recover.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-02-05
BOSTON SHOWED I'M
BY II O'CLOCK TODAY
Over Foot Of Snow Was Piled UP on
the Level at That Time and
More Was Falling Fast.

Boston, Feb 5.-The worst snowstorm
o. the year ragged here this morning.
began to snow at nine o'clock last
night and over foot was piled up on
a level By II o'clock today. Tie wea
ther bureau reports that the blizzard ii
raging from Maine To Virginia. Con,li
tions on tho railroads are the worst
between Boston and New York. There
were no trains in from New York up
TO 1880 this morning. The Boston 4
Maine railroad was delayed from half
an hour to two hours. The blizzard IS
likely to continue all day
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-02-05
MAKES GOOD SHOWING.
Montpelier Water Department is Pay
ing City's Bonded Debt.

Montpelier. Feb. 5.--Supt. p. S. smith
of the water department reports that
the net receipts of his Office last year
were $t0,s1s.77 The total receipts
were s20.57l.4s Iii three years time
the department mas earned s33. 500
which has been turned toward the re.
duction Of the bonded debt Of the city.
Montpelier city bonds TO the amount Of
$2s,000 have been purchased IN that
time by the water department. thus
saving the interest. Supt Smith re-
ports that there are now 25.33 miles
Of pipes laid IN Montpelier
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-02-05
COLLISION NEAR NEW YORK.
Steamer City Of Lowell Badly Damaged
BY the Cienfuegos.

New York, Feb 5.--In rounding the
Battery last night the steamer City Of
Lowell Of the Norwich line bound for
New London was in collision with the
steamer Cienfuegos Of the Ward line
The City OF Lowell had hole 10 feel
wide torn in her bow, well above the
water line. The other vessel was not
seriously damaged
The City Of Lowell proceeded on her
voyage. late last night the Norwich
line officials received wireless message
from her stating the extent Of the IN
juries she sustained
The Cienfuegos, it is said, was at an
chor. The vessel cleared yesterday for
Havana and Tampico 1t Is supposed
the snow storm shut off the City Of
Iowels view Of the anchored steamer.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-02-05
SEVERAL EXHAUSTED
AND FREEZE TO DEATH
Two Feet of Snow Fell in New York
and Traffic Is Practically at
Standstill Today.

New York, Feb 5.-The blizzard which
began last night IS still raging. Traffic
except in the subway is practically at
standstill Nearly two feet Of snow
fell during the night. Several eases Of
persons becoming exhausted by strug
Cling through the snow and freezing
TO death have been reported
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-02-05
DEMAND BETTER PROTECTION,
Rutland Citizens Petition the City coun-
Gil There.

Rutland Feb. 5 About rs business
men last night petitioned the board Of
aideimen to buy a new fire engine, bas-
ing their argument upon the belief that
Rutland is TO have a % per cent raise
in fire insurance rates because of made.
quate protection. A special committee
in whose hands the matter was left has
sent the old engine away for repairs. hut
the large property owners have lost faith
in the 40.year-old steamer
At meeting Of the board Of educe
tion last night IL was decided to put a
proposition before the voters next March
TO bond the city for $4,000 to build
"a new graded school The city schools
arei badly crowded and the city now
pays $1,000 TO rent an extra build
ing.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-02-05
BIG STORM
Is ON TIME
Blizzard Sweeps From Maine
to Virginia
WILL CONTINUE ALL DAY
Fall Of Snow Was Comparatively Light
in Central Vermont President Plows
Through Drifts in Washington,
Not Caring for Cold.

The storm from the far West reached
the eastern states early this morning
and in some sections the fall Of snow is
the heaviest il eight years. The indica.
tions from the weather bureau are to
the effect that the storm will continue
throughout the day with clearing wealth
er tomorrow. The storm reached greater
intensity in the southern part Of the
snow belt, while iii Vermont the fall of
snow was comparatively light up to three
O'Clock this afternoon
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-02-05
Base BAH Has Poor Prospect.

Burlington. Feb. 5-Ihc annual
meeting Of the Burlington Base Ball
association win Be held 81 the Office of
President g. *. Milne Monday Febru
ary ii. at 10 a. M Plans for the com
ing eeasou will be discussed and officers
elected There seems to be little like
liliood Of summer base ball Ia BWs
linQton.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-02-05
WAS NATIVE OF VERMONT.
r. A. Brown, Prominent Produce Dealer
in Providence is Dead.

Providence, r. T.. Feb. Frederick
4, Brown a native of Pittsford. W.,
and for many years at the head Of a
large Wholesale firm dealing III farm
produce, died here early yesterday
morning He was &c years old and S
survived by two married daughters IN
this city, mis- wife dying few months
ago, The body win be taken to Pitts
ford Wednesday for burial
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-02-05
IS skidoo Dance %.

The g. O. r. win hold a public skidoo
dance il 4 Of " hall Thursday evening,
February The party will begin 90
23 minutes past eight and close at 30
minutes past twelve lntermission at
~ minutes Of eleven Admission 2gc.
Every 23d person entering the hall viii
he admitted free Gilhertson'a orchestra
will furnish music.