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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-04
Postmaster General Meyer
Announces the Reduction
TOTAKE EFFECTON OCT. |,
The Same Rate To IreIand--Lower Cost
Of Communication Is Expected to
Help Business Men Of Both
Countries.

Washington, June Postmaster Gen.
eraI Meyer announced yesterday that an
agreement had been reached with the
british government providing for let
ter postage Of 2 cents an ounce between
the United States and Great Britain and
Ireland, to become operative Oct. l, 1908.
He stated further that the British post
master general, sydney Buxton, was
making like announcement to the
House Of Commons yesterday.
The matter Of penny postage as
AZ Is called in England, has been under
consideration for some time, and as far
back as last july President Roosevelt
approved Mr.. Meyers course In urging
a restricted union with England"
Under the articles Of the Universal
Union, any two states can form re-
strieted union. Examples Of restricted
unions are those now existing which per-
NIT a 2-cent an ounce letter rate between
the United States and Cuba, the United
States and Panama, and the United
States and Canada.
Postmaster General Meyer believes
that this reduction in the rate Of postage
TO the United Kingdom ultimately will
result in an increase in receipts, be-
cause IL has always been. found that a
reduction Of the letter rate resulted final
IN in increasing the revenue. He is
also Of the opinion that a lower postage
will lead to freer commercial intercourse,
Our manufacturers, Ne says, are I'M
creasing their sales in England, and must
rely to a great extent upon the mails for
orders and increase Of trade. Further"
he states, this will be a great boon
10 our adopted English-speaking citi-
zens, especially those Of limited means,
ais it win enable them to keep mp cor
respondence with their relations and
friends in the old country at domestic
rates.
London. June penny postage be-
tween America and Great Britain will
become effective on Oct. of this year
The rate will be the same as between
Great Britain and her colonies, penny
~ centsl per ounce. Postmaster Gem
eral Burton, in announcing this agree
ment in the House Of Commons yester-
day. expressed his confidence that this
reduction would greatly increase the
commercial intercourse and the mutual
good feelings already existing between
the two countries
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-04
pLATT WILL HAVE no PAY.
Wife's Counsel is Awarded s2,47i II
Suit Against Senator.

New York june / The sealed yer.
dict Of the jury which heard the suit
brought against Senator Thomas U.
flatt BY Mrs. Janeway Platt's lawyers
10 recover money which they had ad.
yanced to pay her pressing obligations
was opened yesterday and found to be
in favor of the plaintiffs for the full
amount, S2,47160.
III November, 1900, Senator Plat
signed an agreement whereby he WAS to
pay his wife $4,000 and give her an
estate near highland Mills, u. "
The suit yesterday arose over the in
currence Of bills BY Mrs. pIatt between
the dates Of the separation OF the
couple and the signing of the absolute
separation agreement
The Judgment viii not Be entered for
4 week, during which time counsel vi
both, sides viii submit briefs on motions
for new trial and to Act aside the yer-
Dict
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-04
RUSHING WORK ON SHIPS.
The Three FOUNDER Guns Are Being Re.
moved.

San Francisco, Cal, June 4.-0ne day
ahead Of the docking program, the Hag-
ship Connecticut went into drydock 1T
Hunters Point Tuesday The Ohio came
out sooner than expected Three DAYS
is allowed each ship, but not all will
require 20 long. The three FOUNDER guns
on the battleship are being removed with
the exception Of few 10 be retained for
saluting purposes. The value Of three
Founders in torpedo defense has been de-
stroyed with increase in the effective
range Of torpedoes.
For interfering to prevent two sailors
Of his ship, The Louisiana, from being
robbed in music hall Tuesday night,
Lieutenant Evans son Of the rear id !.
miral. was arrested BY the police and
taken to the central station. lie was
released on bis own recaqnizance, and
upon appearing in court yesterday was
discharged without ceremony
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-04
/ MAGAZINE REVIE w.
Spelling Good Plumber to Make Poor
Poet.

op0lIlng a G0ou FlumDer 10 MAKE k00r
Poet.
In the June American Magazine David
Grayson, author Of Adventures in Com
tentment,n writes a wonderful article
entitled, ron Being Where You Belong"
One paragraph states the proposition
pretty well:
JOY Of life seems to me to arise from
sense Of being where one belongs. All
the Disconnected people | know are try
ing sedulously to be something they are
not, to do something they cannot do. In
the advertisements OF the county paper
| lind men angling for money by prom
ising 10 make women beautiful and men
learned or eh--overnight-- By inspiring
good farmers and carpenters I'd be poor
doctors and lawyers. Ii is curious, is
il not, with what skill we win adapt our
sandy land to potatoes and grow our
beans In clay, and with how little wis
dom we farm the soils OF our own ma
lures. We try to grow poetry where
plumbing would thrive grandly not
knowing that plumbing is as important
and honorable and necessary to this
earth as poetry
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-04
"a New Trial for Iron Mould
ers' Organizer
HE WAS CONVICTED
OF intimidation in New Haven---case In
wolves the Whole Picketing Problem
win Determine to what Ex-
tent 1t Can BE Employed.

New Haven, June Ain the decision
handed down BY the supreme coUrt Of
errors Of Connecticut, error was found
and a new trial granted in the case OF
the stata.against Frank Niece, the or
ganizer for the Iron Moulders Union,
who was found guilty on charges Of
intimidation. The case arose out 81
the alleged action Of Niece, in attempt
ing 70 influence men at work at the
Maciagon foundry during strike
about q year ago.
1t was claimed in defense that there
had been no intimidation used, and the
case was considered one IN which would
be determined how far could be carried
the picketing Of shops and the attempts
70 get non-union men away from fac
tories where they were acting as strike
breakers.
In the common pleas court, the ac-
cused was found guilty on three Of the
four counts, and was given sentence
~ four months on each count, The de-
cision il regarded az victory for or.
ganized labor in this state.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-04
WOULD MAKE RACE
SUICIDE CRIMINAL
Women Physicians Propose Propaganda
of Education Throughout
Country.

Chicago, June Wives who from
choice foster race suicide should be
held criminally responsible This was
the declaration made Nv numerous WON
en physicians after Dr. Walter B. Dor
sctt of St. Louis had delivered an adj
dress denouncing the attitude Of women
who oppose the Roosevelt theory.
Several speakers who followed DR..
Dorsett declared that the laws should
BIZ 10 amended ~ to permit the punish
nient Of these women.
The sectional meeting Of feminine
practitioners III attendance upon the
American medical assocsaiion conven-
tion adopted resolutions providing that
a propaganda Of education be launched.
method of reaching the lay mind either
BY popular lectures or By legitimate
publication
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-04
FIRST DAY
in CHICAGO
Programme Completed by the
Republicans
WILL ELECT OFFICERS
There Will Be Some Miscellaneous Bust
nsss-Deuver Is to BE Elaborately
Decorated for the
Democrats.


Chicago, June 4-The programme
for the first day Of the Republican ma.
ticna convention was announced yes
tcTday BY Chairman Harry S. New and
Secretary Elmer Dover. 1t followss
June 10, ~ o'clock M, convention
called to order by Chairman Harry S,
New.
Prayer BY Bishop P. y, Muldoon.
Presentation Of gayel To the nation
al chairman, Harry > New.
Call Of national convention read By
Secretary Elmer Dover.
Introduction OF temporary chairman
Address by temporary chairman
Presentation Of gaYel to temporary
chairman.
Election Of temporary officers.
Selection OF committee on temporary
organization, rules and order Of bust.
ness, credentials and resolutions.
Miscellaneous business.
The gavel win Be made of wood from
Fort Dearborn, according to the plans
OF the local committee on arrangements.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-04
TRAINING WORKERS.
Unions Establishing Schools to In@
struct Members.

struct Members.
The labor unions every day are be-
coming more convinced that TO secure
high wages for their members the or
CARNATIONS must supply the employers
with competent men. A night class Is
being conducted by local union OF
the Brotherhood Of Stationary FIremen
Of Pittsburg and has been prospecting
The class meets once every week,
and experienced men are secured to
lecture on topics closely connected with
the every day work OF the firemen.
The members have taken keen interest
In the project, and good results kre an
ticipated. Although this is the first
class organized 10 Pittsburg, in a NUM-
Der Of other cities the educational fea-
ture has played q prominent part for
some years. In New York the union
has secured d tine library. and the lee
lures are attended BY from 400 to 500
flremen who are regular attendants at
the educational meetings.
The Stationary Engineers union ia
Pittsburg has a similar class. which
meets In the Wabash building every
Friday night. The men are instructed
by prominent lecturers and superln-
tendents OF departments. The constitu-
ticn OF the Engineers union specifies
that every local union In the country
having above q certain membership
must provide some means for the men,
bers Of the organization to receive In
gtruction iii their work.
1t Is the claim OF the heads Of some
corporations that on account of the un-
ions fixing a minimum wage rate, to
which every member Of the organiEa-
ton is entitled. incompetent men form
a large percentage OF the membership
OF each union. It was on this account
that many OF the unions now hare en-
aminations which man must pass be-
fore he can Join the organization. Aft
er he Is q member he Is asked to at
tend the classes formed to assist the
men III their work.
An engineer in discussing the matter
said THE employers always are seek
ing FOR excuses 90 keep the mems
wages Ms low as possible. or course
It IS true that some of the men who
are members Of unions are not very
good workmen. In our organization
that is not any longer true, as an en-
glneer Is forced to hold liceNse in
the large cities The Engineers union
for many years has sought 10 make
this requirement universal.
"The United Mine Workers Of Amer
ica IN several states are demanding
that man be forced to secure H.
cense before he be permitted to work
In d mine. This shows that the unions
do not approve of incompetency and
do not desire such men In their organl-
cation.
ut is the desire of the unions 10 ele-
vate labor and make the trades more or
less OF profession. 40 that not every
foreigner who settles in this country
can enter trade and work for stfrva-
ton wages, to the detrlment OF the In
telligent American workmen. Pitts
burg Press
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-04
Cashier a Suicide.

New York, june 4-Charles T. Muir
paying teller OF the Forty second street
branch OF the Corn Exchange bank. shot
himself in the head while in the base.
ment of the branch bank yesterday and
died in a hospital within an hour. No
cause for the suicide is known. as the
officials Of the bank declared that they
are positive there is no shortage in Mr.
Auir's accounts Mr.. Muir had been
employed BY the bank for Is years
Walter II. Frew. vice president Of the
Corn Exchange bank, said that he had
such faith in Mr.. Muir that no investi-
cation Of his books viii be made.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-04
TOWN FIGHTS OVER SALOONS.
Troops Called For and Every Man IN
Town Armed.

Shelburne, Ind, June IS With every
man in town armed and one battle al
ready fought. citizens yesterday deeid
ed to ask Sheriff Walters to request
Governor Hanley to send troops. Cover
nor Hanley BY long distance telephone
assured committee that he would
send troops as soon as they are asked
for. The row is over the temperance
question. Shelburn is q dry mining
fswn. Several buildings have been
burned. Rev George Hays. head Of the
Temperance faction, was shot. and IS
dying at his home.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-04
CONTEMPT OF couRr7
Burglars Visit Home Of Supreme Court
Justice Moody.

Haverhill, Mass, june 1.-The resi-.
dence Of Justice William II. Moody OF
the United States supreme court was
visited early yesterday by burglars. who
were frightened away bv Miss Mary
Moody, sister Of the Justice. and disap-
peared inst in time to escape a squad
Of police who had beer summoned.
Justice Moody was not at home and
Miss Moody was alone in the house ex-
eepl for a servant She was aroused
BY a noise SC A side window and imme
diateiy telephoned the police. Then she
went 70 the window and shouted for
help. her strenuous tactics were too
much Tor the burglars, who made their
escape.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-04
COMMISSION FOR CHELSEA.
TO Govern the Affairs Of That city-Firs
Losses

~ 1pFSAh lay AAo-Ae "a AAANt Wy - ~
Losses.
Boston. June 4 Acting Governor Ora.
per at meeting Of the executive council
yesterday appointed the following mem.
bcrs of the commission or board Of con.
troll Of the city Of Chelsea, recently
authorized BY the legislature:
William L. McIiintock Of Chelsea,
chairman; A. G. Rathesky OF Boston,
Mark Wilmart of Maiden, Alton h.
Briggs Of Chelsea and George II Dun
ham Of Chelsea The terms of the mem
bers Of the board expire in 1913, with
the exception Of those Of Mr.. Briggs,
who viii remain until 1911, and Mr..
Durham, who will hold Office until 1910
Az a consequence 81 Mr.. MeClintock's
retirement from the Craftsmanship of
the Massachusetts, highway commission,
the acting governor appointed w u. So
hier Of Beverly member Of the COM
mission and appointed Harold Parker Of
Lancaster. one Of the present members
Of the commission. ais chairman
The Chelsea board Of ASSESSORS yester-
day announced that 81. 479, 400 worth III
taxable property was destroyed III Tire
eonflagration Of April IL and non-asses-
sable property, including churches and
hospitals. to the value Of 81, l41 200, was
destroyed
Tie figures were taken in four Of the
FIVE wards. The remaining ward was
untouched BY fire.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-04
$4,000 RETURNED
TO ROCKEFELLER.
Bank Of North America Dividend Bene-
fits Him for Panic Loan.

Bank Of North America Dividend Bene-
fits Him for Panic Loan.
New York, dune i. IA check far s25,-
coo, payable TO John D, Rockefeller, il
among those prepared bg Receiver Hanna
Of the National Bank Of North America
in making distribution Of the second
dividend 81 rs per cent 10 claimants of
the failed bank. Along With the deposit
tors, Mr.. Rockefeller will get his money
when the comptroller OF the currency
puts bis signature to the receivers check.
which viii eventually be payable at the
new York subtreasury.
John II. Rockefeller was NOT a deposi-
tor OF the failed bank, but became a
creditor with proved claim 81 100000
through bis activity at the height Of the
money stringeney last fail in lending
banks in the financial district blocks Of
high.class bonds as security for govern
ment deposits. The cash which saved
the day at the height Of the panic was
distributed BY Secretary Cortelyou
among the banks upon their depositing
bonds 81 the savings bank class at the
sub treasury.
When the bank closed its doors, Mr..
Roekefelier's 100000 warth OF bonds
were still iii pledge, and to get them
bac9 Mr. Rockefeller had II pay 100000
in cash to the federal authorities and
take his chances along with the other
creditors Of the bank Of getting his mon
ey- back.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-04
sartOriaI conservatizeness.

Though my new spring suit | weal
Though the fabrics very light,
Stin the warmth is hard TO bear
Now the sun il shining bright.
Prudence softly whispers, NRitIs
Wisdom. too, suggests a doubt,
YET I've worn them pretty late.
Must I wait till May is out9
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-04
His Finest Act

How was your speech received at the
elubia asked one Of Chumley's friends.
Why, tbey congratulated me very
heartily. IN fact, one Of the members
came to me and told me that when l
sat down b. said to himself it was the
best thing I had ever done s-l outh's
Companion.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-04
NO RAISE I'm FREIGHT
RATES or JULY 1
Time to File Notice with Commission
Is Past.

Washington, june Att was announc
"a by the interstate commerce commits
son yesterday that the increase 81 rain
road rates which has been widely talked
about TO become effective July would
not naterialize. The time fof filing no
tiers Of increase 10 take effect on that
date has gone by. and 10 notices OF
important increases are included in the
tariffs that have been filed To 10 into
effect then.
The commission believes the railroads
have been prevented from making in
ceases BIZ the interviews given out BIZ
commissioners pointing out that con.
certed increases of rates would make
the roads liable to prosecution under
the Sherman law.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-04
MOONS, BIRTHPLACE or
SARATOGA CHIPS, BURNED
Not the Chips That Rattle. but the Chip.
That Are Eaten.

Saratoga June A. Moons Lake House,
at Saratoga lake, one Of the most widely
known hotels in this vicinity, and q
landmark of Saratoga county, was de.
stroyed BY tire early yesterday, The
building was untenanted at the time
save By the watchman The loss is
$4,000, covered BIZ insurance. The cause
Of the fire Il not known, although incen-
diarism Is suspected
1t was al Moons that Saratoga chipsD
were first made famous half century
ago.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-04
Without SOUL

''Do you enjoy hearing the robins
singing ioyously in the tree tops7"
'No." answered Mr. Sirius Barker,
Il don't II human being kept prac-
ticing the same tune forever, like a
robin, they'd run him out Of the Gem
munlty. - Washington Star.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-04
ID the Larresl pelonrs the zoo.

She-Are you sure we didn't run over
somebody Just theng
He-Oh. very likely. One Of those ey-
ehsts. no doubt If they win use our
roads they must take the consequences
Pick Ne-JD.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-04
HUNDREDS DRIVEN FROM
HOMES By MISSISSIPPI
Thieves Busy in Flooded District and
Citizens Organize.

Hannibal Mo-, june 1. Hundreds Oh
homes along the Mississippi river, in
this vicinity, have been abandoned, and
citizens protective associations are be-
ing formed to stop looting The Alex
andria bottoms are under two feet of
water. and the damage is Sl,a00,000.
st. Louis, June AIT West Quincy,
I'LL, the Mississippi river is reported to
BE three miles wide. A special police
patrol has been sent from Quincy to
protect property.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-04
U S. STEEL CORPORATION
AFTER RUSSIAN CONTRACT.
To Provide sas,ooo,ooo Rails to Relay
Siberian Road.

Pittsburg. June A. II is said here to.
day that the United States Steel Cor
poration is negotiating with the Russian
government for one 81 the largest steel
rail contracts ever made. According to
the reports, the steel company will pro.
vide rails for relaying practically the
entire track Of the Siberian railway. and
that probably more than 100000 tons
of so and s5-pound rails will be required
for the purpose. The value Of such a
contract would be about S25,0o0.000
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-04
Everywhere | go | see

Signs Of summer on the way.
One thing that appeals to me-
Summer wear the shops display.
Often I'm oppressed with heat,
Now / find the shade boon.
oh, to change would be a treatl
AUST really wait till June9
Pooh, A fig for ancient sawsi
! won't be by maxims bound.
Most of them are full Of flaws,
sensible as they may sound.
I'll take pity on my skin,
Have some comfort. anyhow.
Summer weight Of something thin
Beats the winter tlannels now.
Chicago News
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-04

Dis life wifi happiness seems bright
While you kin hope an wish.
De mo you never gifts bite
De mo you wants to hahl
washington STAR.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-04
An tnoen5iarx.

e1f e. hssrsss hes mensy ta burn"
eaia the primes. with q nod ana
scratch
sVvhT. l really earh't see donchsrno.
Whv i aheuid act help With a match.
-Yonkers Statesman
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-04
BAR IRON cur DEEPER.
Manufacturers Reduce Price to S27 4
Ton From $50.

Cleveland, o., June 4.-Following the
cut of S4 per ton on bar iron, announc-
ed yesterday, the bar iron manufactur-
ers today reduced the price Of bar iron
from $50 4 ton to sgt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-04

No confirmation Of The report. which
was in circulation in Wall street late
Tuesday, could be obtained yesterday in
New York
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-04

This woman SAYS Lydia IL.
Pinkham'a Vegetable Compound
saved her life. Read her letter.
Mrs. r.. @. WiIIadsen, Of Manning,
Iowa, writes to Mrs. Pinkham:
I" can truly say that Lydia II. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound saved my
life, and cannot express my gratitude
TO you in words For years / suffered
with the worst forms OF female COM
plants, continually doctoring and
spending lots Of money for medicine
without help. wrote you for advice,
followed il as directed, and took Lydia
X. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and
II has restored me to perfect health.
Had it not been for you l should have
been in my grave to-day. / wish every
suffering woman would try it"
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.
For thirty years Lydia K. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousands Of
women who have been troubled with
displacements, inflammation, lilcera-
ton, fbroid tumors, irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing-down feeling, fiatulency, indiges-
ton, dizziness, OF nervous prostration.
Why don't you try it 7
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick
women to write her for advice.
She has guided thousands to
health. Address, Lynn, Mass.