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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-23
TALK OF THE TOWN.

The Ladies' Aid society Of the GoueTe.
sational church viii meet Wednesday
afternoon at 2ss0 o'clock in the ehussA
parlors
Lew Warren hammer handles, hsa
made and warranted Can Be had
Oscar Borghs. s2l North Main sIfsz
or T. c. Carson, agent. a Laurel stIss
barre.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-23

According to these figures, Stanton
lacks only 25 votes Of q majority Of the
coming convention In the face Of this
claim, the Pronty headquarters still
claim The majority
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-23
TAKEN TO HOSPITAL
CRITICALLY i'll


Utica, n Y, June 2s.--Congressman
James S. Sherman, the Republican vice.
president nominee. was taken to a
hospital in Cleveland, Ohio this morn
ing III d critical condition, A Baltimore
surgeon has been summoned The
family left for Cleveland at . o'clock
this forenoon
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-23
500 MAssAcRED.
BY Troops Of The Shah Of Persia, Says
Report.

Berlin, June 2s.--A dispatch received
here from Teberan says the sl,ah Of
Persia's troops have massacred soc
persons. while their own losses were in.
significant.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-23
TONIGHT IN BARRE.

The Comique picture show. A. Tom
ssi block.
Theatorium. 30 Main street
Massucco's theatre. Seampini block.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-13
CHECK IS COMING
Alfred E. viger. of Pittsiield Has Finally Decided 10 Pay Miss
 PilOn'S Claim.

A check for the amount of the verdict with interests and costs in the breach of promise suit of Mss Emma Pilon of West Main street against Al fred E. Viger of Pittsfield was mailed this morning to Attorney U. c. Church counsel for Miss Pilon. Word to that effect was telegraphed Mir Church this afternoon. Miss Pilon sued for $lO,OO0 damages and was given a yer dict for $G,000. That was two years ago, since which time the case has been going from court to court on ap- tions of various kinds. Meanwhile, interest at six per cent has been. ac- culnulating on the verdict and that sum amounts to about $50O now. The costs of the various courts through which the case has passed amounts to about $500 or in all to about $500. Viger, the defendant is estimated to be worth about $50,000 His property was attached when the case was ln- stituted, but he intends to hold every inch of it.
 Instead of realizing, or raising the wind on real estate he sold some bonds and stock in the Boston Ex- change yesterday and handed the ne- cessary amount over to his counsel for transmission to Miss Pilon's coun- sel, MT Church.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-13
500 PERSONS IDLE.
Big Fire In Providence Caused Loss
 of S150.0O0.

Providence, R. l., June 13.-The extensive plant of the American and British Manufacturing Go in this city was destroyed by fire early to-day which, totalling the damage to the plant, stock and machinery caused a loss estimated at over $150,000. The fire threw out of employment more than 800 persons. There was a large amount of finished stock stored in certain parts of the factory con- sisting of various types of engines and heavy machinery but until the ruins have cooled sufficiently to permit of an examination it will not be known how much of this stock was destroy ed.
 The plant was located in the center of the city's manufacturing district and was bounded by West River, Charles and Crown streets. When at its best the fire had a front of more than half mile.
 The fire started in the engine room and was caused, according to the watchman, by the explosion of a tank of oil, in which a spark had dropped.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-13
HIS NECK BROKEN
East Morris Man Instantly KILL cd While Trying a Horse
 at LiichtieId To-Day
DANIEL BURNS INJURED

Litchfield, June 13.--Silas Stock man of East Morris, a prominent and we'll known citizen, was almost in- stantly killed in runaway accident here this afternoon and Daniel Burns of this town had an arm and several ribs broken. She men were in wagon and MT Stockman was ex- ercisng a horse owned by Seth Pratt.
 Driving up the street a short dis tance the horse jumped suddenly and the wheel of the team broke, throwing the wagon against an Ice team. The force of the impact was great and both men were pitched headlong against the ice team as their horse again bolted. Mir Stockman's neck was broken. He was 50 years of age and leaves widow and five children. MT Stockman was town treasurer of East Morris and a member of the school board.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-13
TEST A SUCCESS.
Monitor Florida Was Injured but
 Not VitalIy Damaged.

Norfolk, Va, June 13.-The test of the monitor Florida was satis- factory. The ship was seriously but not vitally damaged and the injury done is said to be largely localized. Further tests are unnecessary.
 The Mayfiower with Secretaries Metcalf and Taft and Postmaster Gen. eral Meyer arrived here at 6:30 a. m. After nasty breakfast the party transferred to a tug so as to be able to get nearer to the Florida than they could in the Mayflower. The weather was beautiful. A dozen naval and army officials came down on the Nor folk boat to witness the test including Admiral Mason, Commander Smith and Lieutenant Brady of the ord- nance bureau, Chief Constructor Capps, Captain Fletcher of the gen eral board. Lieutenant Commander Zenn in charge of the torpedo station at Newport, General Arthur Murray, chief of artillery. and Lieutenant Colonel Porter, assistant judge advo- cate general.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-13
THREAT TO CLOSE
Assistant District Attorney Says if Anti Betting Law is Noi
 Obeyed He Will Act
WILLARD TIE TRACKS

New York, June 13.-The racing sit uation assumed an entirely new phase to-day when assistant district attor- ney Elder of Brooklyn came out with an open threat to close the tracks and force the discontinuance of racing, unless the efforts to procure betting at the tracks, were immediately dis continued. He said he had authority for doing this and for precedent re- ferred to the case of Delaney vs Flood, which was passed upon by the court of appeals. He said that if the law was not lived up to in letter, ihe police will raid the tracks and close them up, just, as they would any gambling place.
 The cases against the nine book makers were postponed in the Coney Island police court to-day to June 22 at the request of Mir Elder, who sent word that he had not received a certi- fled copy of the new anti-gambling laws.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-13
PRIZES AT YALE.
Several Awards to Successful Pupils
 Announced Tto- Day.

New Haven, June 13.-Many awards of honors were announced at Yale university to-day. The DeFor- est mathematical second prize for seniors went to Walter R. Dray of Chicago; the Stanley mathematical prize for juniors to John M. Stetson of New Haven; the Benjamin F. Barge mathematical prize for sopho- mores, to Theodore H. Brown, Darien, first; Samuel M. Cohen, Hartford, second and Edwin A. Whitman, Mo ravia, N. Y, third. The Barge fresh men prizes went to Joel E. Fisher, Jr, New York city, first; Roy Ross, Cowan, Tenn, E. o. Waters, New York city, seconds; c. E. Clark, Orange, Conn, s. s. Board, Montclair, N. J., thirds.
 The Woolsey scholarship was awarded to Frederick D. Seward, Binghamton; the Hurlbut scholar ship to Carroll C. Hincks of Andover, Mass; the Bunk scholarship to J. Fisher, Jr, New York city.
 The William Borden fellowship, of fered by the Phi Beta Kappa, was giv- en for the first time to Lewis C. Ever ard, 1908, of New Orleans. It pro- vides years study abroad.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-13
Kellogg for second Place.

Chicago. June 13--Joseph Co., ton of Duluth. Minn. uill place Frank B. Kellogg in nomination for the vice-presideney and Mr Kellogg g friends were actively engaged to-day in doing all things possible tO pro- mote Mr KelIoEg's candidacy. One of their arguments Is that Gov ernOr Johnson may be given the see- ond place on the democratic ticke. and they say that if this should ha done the result in Minnesofs would become uncertain They assert also that Mr KelIoEz-s record ss special assistant general zt orneY in the prosecution of the antitrust ard railroad eases would render him pc- euliariy acceptable 10 those Nho in dOrse the course uf the administFz-
 ion in those matters
 C. q Harris head of ths North Carolina deiezztfou. is among the late arrivals He wz8 college mate of Secretary Tsft ard is bis enfh usiasfir surpoTter He eH- presses q prefrreuc@ for Mr Ham- uond for sec01d place
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-13
TROOPS MARCHING ON.
Grant Expects They Will Come To- gether as Planned.

Pine Camp, N. r., June 13.- With troops rapidly approaching Pine Camp by rail and on foot Gen eral Frederick D. Grants proposal to land all the participants in the army manoeuyers to-day and within a period of three hours on the scene seems likely of fulfillment. Headquarters reported early to-day that their advices indicate that the mobilization of the regulars would be complete at noon.
 Two automobiles arrived at the camp yesterday. one overland from New York with Colonel E. W. Glenn, Major c. c. Woodruff and Captain w. P. Johnson in charge The automo- piles will be given a thorough test as to their merits for military purposes during the maneuvers. One car will be for General Grants personal use. General Grant is installed at head quarters. situated on the hogs back" the highest point on the plains from which an excellent view of large part Of the camp Is obtainable.
 To-day will be devoted to encamp- ing the troops and all work will be preliminary. The militia are sche,l- tiled to arrive by train tomorrow and the real work of the camp Will begm Monday with special manoeuyers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-13
NORTON'S REPLY TO KING.
Hartford Mans Version of National
 Mercantile Dealings.

Hartford, June 13.-L. B. Norton of this city makes the following re- ply to the charges made by c. F. King, who gave himself up to the police authorities yesterday in Bos- ton: -s..
 Tn May, 1900, formed the Ma tional Mercantile company, but l did not do anything with it until September, 1904, when met King in Boston. He was then occupying two offices in the Journal building and was hard pressed for funds. He outlined the reorganization of the National Mercantile company and stared by selling small block of the preferred stock. Within year he sold $6O,000 of the preferred stock of the corporation and about $40,000 of the common stock, at $50 per share. He kept all this money, and 1 never received a dol lar of it--in all about $40,000, in- cluding bonuses and commissions. That gave King his art. The cor poration was very prosperous at that time and the statements of it's con- dition given him were correct in every detail. as far as I know.
 Concerning Arthur Newhali of Lynn. will say knew nothing what ever until | read of him in the Hart on midnight conference, nor inter- viewed me concerning Newhali at that time, or since NewhalI has brought suit. I never met Newhall's lawyer. nor ever went to Boston to see him. never had anything to do with the publishing in Hartford paper of Kings manipulation and know noth- ing about spreading them broadcast. l was the one who gave King his first start.
 Tn 1905 l bought King the proposi- ton of the Northern oil (, -~"any. or which l never owned but o., hare. bought the properties purely on op- tion, formed the corporation and ar ranged for King to sell stock. Six months later he paid me S3s000 and l resigned as president. He sold Si00,- 900 of the Northern oil stock and then merged the oil company with the King-Crowther corporation and lie in- creased the capital stock from S3,oO0.- 600 to $5,0OO.0OO
 This Newhall stock that he sold, he sold as being stock in the Con necticut corporation, which had not missed dividend for fourteen years and as being stock of an invalid who had gone to Colorado for his health I never met Mir NewnalI until late in January, 1908"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-13
KENNEDY'S PROPHECY
We'll Known Lawyer and Dele. gate 10 Denver Says IL Will
 Be Bryan oD The First.

Attorney William Kennedy made a political prediction to-day. He said that William Jennings Bryan will be nominated for the presidency on the l first ballot at the democratic nation al convention to be held in Denver next month. MT Kennedy is dele- gate to that convention from New Haven county and has named John Moriarty his alternate in case he may not be able to attend But that he will attend if 1t is at all possible, goes without saying, for he is an ardent advocate of the irrepressible Bryan and would not miss the convention for anything. MT Kennedy was a delegate to the convention which first nominated Bryan at Chicago in 1896, and he has been delegate to the na- tional democratic conventions ever since. He said to-day that he has been in communication with dele gates from other parts of the country and it was from what he learned from them that he was able to state Bryan will be nominated on the first ballot.
 Bryan said MT Kennedy, twill, this time, go before the country with a united party back of him for the first time, perhaps, since he was first nominated in 1896. And he will be elected" said MT Kennedy mo matt ter who the candidate on the repuhfi- can ticket may be.
 You'd be surprised if you knew the sentiment among the big republi- cans in New York city, and even In the big business houses of PhiIadel- phia, Chicago and Boston and New York. Everybody of any influence at all, seems to be opposed to the repub- lican policy this time. The people have learned at last the fallacy of a high tariff. They know now that high tariff does not protect them, though it does protect the manufac- turer and trusts, particularly the lat ter. The steel trust and leather trust are in clover but their workmen are idle and have about just enough to carry them from day to day. The price of beef and the products of the beef trust are higher to-day than ever they were before. Everybody appears to be on the verge of insolv- ency in these glorious republican times, except the trusts
 The people at last have been shown by the big stick in Washing ton that protection protects no one but the trusts. The business interests of the country have lost faith in nthere- publican party and that is the reason why the democratic candidate for president will be elected and you can depend upon it that he will be Will liam Jennings Bryan"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-13
LILLEY FOR CHICAGO
Accompanied CoDneciicui Party To-Day = Be and Bouiell
 May Have a MeeliDg.

Hartford, June 13.-ln the party that left Hartford for Chicago to- day were many notables, just now ,efore the people of the state. .Among them might be mentioned Lieutenant Governor Lake and Con- gressman Lilley, the opposing can didates for the governorship. And that is not all. Governor Woodruff himself who by the way may yet be in the game for the nomination Is going along also. While he and Lake are away the Honorable Sena- tor Stiles Judson will be governor. Internal Revenue Collector Robert o. Eaton, Railroad Commissioner Andrew F. Gates, Major William H. Lyon and U S. Attorney John T.. Robinson of Hartford will also be among the number.
 Congressman Lilley's going on the trip was a source of no little comment when it was learned that he was determined to go. Congress- man Boutell, who was chairman of Lilleys investigating committee, and who called Lilley, "contemp- tible coward" very recently is to be present and make the nominating speech for Speaker Cannon of the house for the presidency. Politi- clans locally are wondering what will be the result of their meeting and whether. Lilley will resent the insults or let it go by as unworthy of notice and all in the game of politics.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-13
WAS IT A FISH STORY.
Told by Bishop Oldham at Confer
 ence in Chicago.

Chicago, June. 13.-lt was a fish story, but it must be true, for 1t was told by Bishop F. w. Oldham at rally of Chicago Methodism" held last night at the Grace Methodist Episcopal church. Three other bish- ops sat in the pulpit and listened.
 Bishop Oldham comes from the Malay archipelago in the Indian ocean and has been attending the Methodist conference in Baltimore. He was asked by the Chicago Meth odist Social union to deliver an ad- dress at last nights meeting.
 Just to let you know about the social conditions in the island, I'll tell you how people enjoy life there, :" he said. They build their houses as close to the seashore as possible and when they wake up in the morning they just prop up a window, stick out a fish pole and catch a number of fish for their breakfas; without even getting out of bed. Now that is the truth"
 Bishop Oldham then told how in the last quarter of century the church schools in the island had in- creased from an enrollment of thir- teen to over 1000. He said he hoped the Methodist church soon would establish a college there.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-13
Effect of Law in France.

Paris. June 13.-Freneh horsemen expect that the action of the New York legislature in passing the anti betting bills will result in an in- crease of American racing stables in France particularly. as it is believed that other states are likely to follow the lead of New York. American bred horses are eligible in France only for jumping races; therefore if American horse owners intend to transfer their activities to France 1t will be necessary for them to import brood mares whose progeny will be eligible for both jumping and fiat races. There will be no room in France. however, for the American bookmaker as the betting in this country is entirely on the mutual system and under the supervision of the state.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-13
NO PITTSFIELD STRIKE.
Trouble on Berkshire Trolley Line
 AverIed,

Pittsfield, Mass. June 13.-The threatened strike of the employees of the Pittsfield Electric Street Railway Co was ayerted when an agreement was reached at a conference between of the union and Su- perintendent Dolan. The manager agreed to waive the demand that the company sign the union code. in con- sideration of a promise of Superin- tendent Dolan that he would give careful attention to all requests that the men might make at any ime.
 The strike-breakers who had been hired were discharged.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-13
CITY NEWS.

Every size in half dollar underwear for 45c at UpsOn. Singleton X Cos.
 The girls employed in the city hall offices went on a fishing trip this af- ternoon Co Mount Tobe.
 Although the police department has practically given up hope of captur- ing Edward Schirrman who is wanted in Danbury for murder, they are still keeping an eye open on the supposi- ton that he may come around.
 Mayor Thoms and Comptroller Russell went to New York to-day and while there intended to visit Black- wells island. They wished the be- come acquainted with certain things of interest to the city and concerning which New York would furnish much information.
 The funeral of Sylvester Mckay took place from the home of his par- ents. 64 Wall street. at o'clock this afternoon with interment in new .t Joseph's cemetery. The floral offer ings included a basket of carnations from Thomas and Gene FinneRsn: basket Of roses. Grace and Gertrude Doran; bouquets. James. Anna and Mary Carlon: Dorothy. William. George and Harry Lsary: Edna and Robert Conklin. Mrs James Eean Mrs Charles Cook. MT and Mrs John Ames. Rhodnolia circle. the Water bury Printing Co. Esther and Frances Pheian and Joseph and Richard Gagain. The bearers were PauI Cul- len Eugene Altman. Fred Clark and Jerome Wolff. The out of town reIa- tives present were Mrs John Rhine hart and Mrs John H. Ames and Mrs Csthsrine Holohsn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-13

such an avalanche of applications
 for seats" said Harry c. New. chairman of the republican national committee last night "1 have heard of numerous offers ofmoney for tick cts being made to holders. The high est price that has been offered as far as ! know is SIPS. Some peo- pie are SO anxious to get in Q the convention that they are offering any price within reason. $50 and SIS offers are, 90 l am informed. common. The si25 offers came from a board Of -~ade man who wants two tickets. He rf- fers s250 for the ticket. but he couldn't find any one would sell.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-13
WILL RAISE FLAG.
Duplicate of One That Inspired tho
 star SpangIed Banner.

Washington. June 15.-with elaborate exercises dublicate of the national flag of 1874 which inspired Francis Scott Key to write The Star Spzngled Banner" vii be raised over the Key mansion In Georgetown to-day.
 The exerrises will be held under the auspiees uf the officers and trtIst;cs Uf the Frances Scott Key memorial association. Among tose in charge af the services are Admiral George Dew ey and Rear Admiral Winfield Soalt Sshley.
 As Miss Mabel kev Smith. a great grand daughter of the post. hoists he flag. the Marine band will play
 The Star Spzneled Banner. after whieh Old Glory sill he saimtsd with zI guns by a detachment of marines from the [. S. Dolphin. Francis Scott Key Smith will read an original cde to Key.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-13
Action Is Postponed.

Paris. June 13.-Owing to the increasing number of violent and horrible crimes in France and the action of many juries throughout the country in urging the retention of the death penalty parliament has decided to postpone consideration of the proposal to abolish the death penalty. Although never legally abolished the use of the Guillotine has been virtually suppressed for several years past.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-13
Secret Ballot System.

Paris, June 13.-The chamber of deputies to-day adopted an amend ment to the existing voting law which practically puts into effect the secret Australian ballot system. Although universal suffrage was in- sti.uted in France fin ls4s. There always have been much complaint nf the system of marking the ballots in public. This enabled the big land owners and manufacturers and political msnipulators to exercise duress on the voters.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-13
VIII Go on Full Time.

Moosup. C.. June l3.-rhe mills pf tho American woolen Co iiere are preparing to go on full time after q period of curtailment which has ex- tended through nine months. Several hundred hands in this section depend upon these mills for their livelihood. All the independent wooden mills in this section are rushing on orders for winter goods.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-13
POWERS GOES FREE
Man Who Was Tried Four Times For the Murder of
 Senator Goebel.

Frankfort, Ky, June 1S.--Caleb Powers and Jim Howard, who were convicted of complicity in the assas- sination of Senator William Goebel were pardoned by Governor Wilson to-day. Powers was tried four times, the last trial resulting in disagree ment. Powers and Howard were re- leased this morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-13
AFTER THE NEW HAVEN.
Attorney General Malone Asks for a
 Writ of Injunction.

Boston, June 13.-A writ of in- junction to restrain the New Haven road from voting the stock of the Boston & Maine or exercise any con trol over the corporation, was asked by Attorney General Malone, in an information in equity. filed with the supreme judicial court to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-13
seven Perrons Killed.

Cadillac. Michigan. June l3-Seyen persons. all of the family of Mr and Mrs Daniel Cooper. with the exception of one son. were murdered last might probably by the wife and mother. who has been insane. All were killed with . bullet through the head. It is be- Heved that Mrs Cooper committed the murders and then killed herse4f.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-13
St Joseph Man Chosen.

Chicago, June 13.-At the election of officers yesterday, Edward A. Prinze. St Joseph. Mo, was chosen as president of the American National Association of Dancing Masters. Other officers include Isidore Samp- son, Lynn, Mass, as demonstrator.