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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-30
PROTEST ON RATES.
California Shippers Organize Action
Against "sIo.OOo,ooO Tax"

San Francisco, Dec. 30.--0ne hundred
mass meetings will be held throughout
the state yesterday to protest against
the proposed increase in transcontinen-
tai freight rates which are scheduled to
60 into effect Jan. |. The organized re-
nlonstrances against the action of the
transportation companies has been han
died by an executive committee appoint
ed by the shippers Of the state. Accord.
ing to estimates, an attendance OF be-
tween 10000 and 100000 persons is ex-
pected The speakers win declare the
protest Of the shippers Of California on
what's termed the imposition Of a sl0,-
100000 annual tax on California consum-
ers, thai being the estimated difference
between the rates now in force and those
which the companies seek to collect after
the first of the year
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-30
KELLEY ASKS TO HOLD
DOVEY FOR YEARS PAY


Ex-boston Manager Appeals 70 Fauon-
al Commission as to Contract.
Cincinnati, Dec. so.--Joseph Kelley,
manager OF the Boston National league
baseball club slast season, has appealed
Ia the national commission for a decis-
ion on the legality Of his two.year con
tract with the Boston club. Kelley
signed with Boston for term of two
years. but was Internationally released
by President Dovey few weeks ago,
and Frank Bowerman appointed man
ager for the season of 1909.
Ktlley's release was approved by the
National league, but he now asks that
President Doyey be forced to live UP
10 the letter Of the contract, and That
he be held responsible for the salary
OF $500 which is said TO be named in
the contract for the season OF 1909.
President Dewey has maintained all
along that the club mad a perfect right
TO dispense with Kelley's services and
that It was right in les side of the con
troversy.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-30
THE WORK IN NEW YORK CITY.
Italian Consul General to Take Charge
Of the Funds.

New York, Dec. 30 Count Massiglia,
the Italian consul general here has Is.
sued the following statement. Sub.
scriptions for the relief Of the victims
Of the earthquake In Sicily and Calabria
are officially open at the consulate gen
eral Of Italy, 226 Lafayette street, New
York City, at the Italian Chamber Of
Commerce, 203 Broadway, and at the Of
fee Of the delegate Of the Italian Red
Cross, 80 Wall street. These subscrip-
tons win be sent at once to the Italian
Red Cross in Rome.
The Italian newspaper Progresso Italo
Americana. has started subscription
for immediate distribution in the If.
flicted sections of Italy Caruso donated
$1,000. Offers may be sent to the Pro.
gresso committee, ~ Duane street, New
York.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-30
The Fight is On

Every rnomcnt Of your life, when
you are at homo or abroad,
awake or asleep-
Between the poison germs that are Ia afr,
food and water, = everywhere In fact, =
and the billions ofyour invisible friends,
thelittle ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
If these little soldiers are kept strong
and healthy by taking Hoods Sarea.
parilla, you need have no fear OF dis
ease. Begin using Il ~ once II you are
at all under the weather, or have
troubles OF the blood, stomach, liver
and kidneys. Get 1t OF your druggist
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-30
MESSINA AND CATANIA
BOTH LARGE CITIES
Population Of Two About ooo-other
Damaged Towns in calabria.

Messina and Catania, in Sicily, are the
two largest cities that have suffered IN
this earthquake. Messina has a popula
ton of about 100000, while Catania has
about 10000 people. Mcssina is on the
west side Of the Strait Of Messina, near
the narrowest part Catania is south OF
Messina on the east coast OF the island,
Reggie Is the capital Of the province Of
Reggie ii Calabria. and the population Is
about $4,000. This city is on the east
side OF the strait. not far from Messina.
Riposto is in Sicily, ten miles southwest
OF Taormina. IL has population Of
something over 1000. The other towns
mentioned in yesterdays dispatches arc
in Calabria.
Barnara is sixteen miles northeast of
Reggie and has a population of 1900
Cosenzs Is the capital Of Cosenza prov
ince in commune that has 1000 in
habitants. and thirty-four miles to the
north Is caseano, with 600 people. Pal.
mi is twenty miles to the north of Reggie
and has a population OF something over
10000, while San Giovanni. with a popu.
lation Of 10000, is twenty five miles east
Of Cosenza.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-30
Long Series Of Fatal Quakes in
Southern Sections Of Italy

Earthquakes are no novelty In the
part OF Italy visited yesterday.
In 1888 in Calabria, 10000 lives were
lost in AN earthquake.
In September, 1888, 900 persons were
killed at Borgo San Sepolero, In Tus.
cany.
In 1885, QabrIa lost 1000 inhabitants
in another disaster.
1852, in Amaln, $4,000 lives were lost
In an earthquake.
In 1857 in Calnbria, 10000 loves were
lost in an earthquake.
In September. 1895. 1900 were either
killed or injured in calabria by an
earthquake.
In October, 1907, Sicily and calabria
lost several thousand inhabitants by
earthquake.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-30
Messina for Many Centuries Has Been a
City Of Disaster.

Among the disasters that have been
visited upon Messina during the 200
years Of its existence, since its founda.
tion by Cumsean pirates, are thesei
Fifth century i. C-Seized By fuG.
tives from Samos and MiIetus.
396 B. C,--Destroyed BY Che Cartha.
ginians, only to be rebuilt by Dionysius
OF Syracuse
269 B. C.-Again fell into the hands
Of the Cathaginians under Hannibal.
s3l A. D.-Taken b. the Saracens.
l06l A. D.--Taken by the Normans.
E40 A. D.-Forty thousand persons
died OF the plague.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-30
WELCOME YANKEES.
venezuelans No Longer Regard Amer
cans with Dislike.

Washington, Dec. s0.--Cordial mani
festationA Of good feeling have signalized
the arrival ii Venezuelan waters Of the
ships Of the American navy with special
commissioner W. /. Buchanan, who was
sent to that country by the state de-
partment TO conduct negotiations, fol-
lowing the announcement Of President
Gomez OF his desire TO settle pending in.
ternational questions.
The state department yesterday made
public a dispatch received from Admiral
Arnold, following the arrival Of the Dol
phin, Maine and North Carolina at La
Guayra and Of the events following.
Dispatches from Admiral Arnold and
dispatches to the state department tes-
tify to the cordiality displayed BY the
people Of Caracas on the occasion of the
visit Of aIr. buchanan.
The Maine may remain in Venezuelan
waters for ; time.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-30
WOMAN TELLS OF NIGHT
OF HORROR IN MESSINA
Survivors, Arriving at Catania, Tells Of
Battle with Panic-stricken Crowd
and Struggle to Escape Fire,
Water and Being Trarnpled.

and Struggle to Escape Fire,
Water and Being Trampled.
catania. Dec. so.-The following very
graphic story is told by woman who
arrived here from Messina yesterday
morning, She was herself badly injured.
She describes the horrors that accom-
panied the disaster at Messina in these
words: Internal is the only word
that viii adequately describe the feafful
and terrifying scene.
when the first shock came, most of
the city was fast asleep. | was awak-
ened by the rocking Of the house. Win.
dows swayed and ratified, and crockery
and glass crashed to the floor. The next
moment ! was violently thrown out Of
my bed to the floor. | was half stunned,
but knew that the only thing to do was
to make my way outdoors.
sThe streets were filed Everybody
had rush out in their nightclothes, heed
less Of the rain falling in torrents.
Terrified shrieks came from all sides.
and we heard heart -rending appeals for
help from the unfortunates pinned be.
meath the ruins.
Walls were tottering all around us,
and not one OF my party expected 20
escape alive. Ny brothers and sisters
we're with me. and IN q frenzy Of terror
We CROPPED our way through the streets.
holding our own against the panic.
stricken people. climbing Over. piles Of
ruins, until we finally reached place o.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-30

1888 A. D.-Town almost entirely over.
thrown by gerat earthquake,
1913 A. D.--Greatly damaged BY bonn
hardment.
1854 A. D.--cholera carries OF 10000
victims
1894 and 1896 A. D.--SuiIered loss OF
life and property by earthquakes.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-30
GUILTY OF BOTH.
Verdict of Jury in Addison County
Case.

MiddIebury, Dec. s0.--The trial Of
Charles Hart, charged with burglary
at the vergennes and Ferrisburg sta
tons Of the Rutland railroad the night
Of October 2ist last, was concluded in
Addison county court yesterday. ~ ~
Counsel for the defence, w. II. Davis,
argued that the prisoner had commit
ted petty larceny, but not burglary.
After being out fifteen minutes the
Jury found Hart guilty Of burglary and
petty larceny. He was taken back to
Addison county jail and he win receive
his sentence later.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-30
nscottyv to Enlist.

Chicago, Dec. 30--Walter Scott, alias
"Scotty," mountaineer, miner and wan
derer, says he wants to enlist in the
United States marine corps and go to
Cuba to begin his service. He went to
the recruiting station AT EGO Clark street
and informed Lieut.. James Meade Of his
alleged intention
He signed an application, but. accord.
ing to his friends here, he was carefu-
not to be sworn in as recruit. The
mere signing Of the application to work
for SIS month does not bind him to
take the more serious step.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-30
Yale Stroke Dead?

New Haven, CT, Dee. 30. According
to A. dispatch received here yesterday,
Dwight +. Griswold. who stroked the
YALE varsity crew at New London last
June, died yesterday in San Francisco,
Mr.. Griswold's home was in Erie, Pa.
No particulars are known.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-30
Too Late.

Husband--You must marry again,
dearest, when | am gone, and that will
be very soon.
Wife-No Edward; no one will mar
w an old woman like me. You ought
e have died ten years ago for that
Maggendorfer Batter.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-30
TO Raise the Yankee.

New Bedford, Mass, Dec. 80. Carloads
of panderous machinery are arriving here
for use III the attempt to float the Unit
ed States cruiser Yankee, now lying
sunk IN the outer harbor Of this port.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-30
PILES CURED I'M 8 40 4 DAYS

PAzO OINTMENT il guaranteed to cure
any case Of itching. blind, bleeding III
protruding piles ii to ii days or
money refunded. soc
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-30
GRANITE PLANT FOR SALE
Do not Delay Investigating ibis Opportunity Large Granite Plant and
Ohsr Real Estate must ~ sold quick 10 Montpelier as owners have
Interests elsewhere This Property must 10 seen oris apps-
cIas H. Stone shed pUpsD consists Of The following

About OF land on the Barre road (near Sa-
bins rossng which located the Offices stone sheds
and other buildings of the American Granite Co. Capacity
shed, four gang of men the year round electric
tors 80 horse power the other IS horse power; IL
Ingersol Hand Compressor less than year old;
one large Daett Sucer, besides many tools and APP
planes to mention here. All buildings and machinery are
in FIRST class order and in fact everything ready for business
Haf of shed present leased other firms Ship
ping facilities better in Montpelier handle
FIVE time without calling shiter We simply in
vito inspection of what We offer.
Also one stone shed lot at the Pioneer, next to the
Standard Oil Co. tanks GO feet River St. and extending
over 400 feet the Central vermonts spur track in
Two comfortable dwelling houses at Nos. and 70
River ST. and respectively. Electric lights and
gas also up to-date sanitary plumbing in both houses Shed
and small barn with each house.
Lot No 7 on Rveryiew on the Rim road, very
pleasantly located This 50 feet Berlin St, and
feet deep the side is fine maple for
shade This property be and invite inspection
Call if interested this adj will appear again
AMERICAN GRANITE co. Montpelier, VI.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-30

were in attendance. In fact, the move
ment has spread like wildfre. 1t has
been taken up in church in New York,
Chicago, Kansas City, Buffalo, and else.
WHERE
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-30
FAILS FOR ssa.sis.
Barton Farmers Schedule Shows Heavy
Liabilities.

Rutland. Dec. 3o.--Walter E. Nye Of
Harton, a farmer, has fled a petition in
bankruptcy with T, S. Platt Of the
city, clerk Of the United States court.
He gives his liabilities as s32,31s and
his assets as Sl6,71975, claiming that
$1ls503 is exempt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-30
A SeasOnable Smile.

The Poet, of old, in rhapsodic gem,
His feverish passions declared.
To the blooming and beautiful Rose on
its stem
Were the charms of My Lady com
pared.
Der charms still inspire--from her
Psychic toupee
To her close-clinging gowns trailing
hem;
But the Rose seems no longer the fit
simile--
My Lady resembles the Steml
Punch.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-30
FEAR FOR SAFETY.
No Word from American Consul at Mes
sina.

New Haven, Conn. Dec 3d. DIR, Ar
thur 81 Cheney Of this city il American
consular representative at Messina, Sic.
lily. No word has been received from
him since Mondays earthquake and fears
for his safety are felt BY his father, DIR.
Benjamin II. Cheney VI this city.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-01-07
TO SHOOT HIS HEAD OFF
Council Martin Takcsto Himself Fern
strom's Remarks About Grating.

So far as is known, there are no
notches on the butt of Councilman L.
d, Martins revolver. In fact, 1t is
not known that he owns and carries u
revover--maybe he does and maybe
he doesn't Nevertheless, he tried
dreadfully hard to appear like a really
and truly western bad man with blood
In his eye just after the council session
adjourned yesterday. Councilman
Fernstrom had made some remarks,
directed to no one in particular, con-
corning gratis that have put council
men in other cities behind peniteutiary
walls. The cause was gas franchises
IN which some questionable conduct
was involved. Martin thought the re-
marks were sent In his direction, and
thereupon I'm his heart there was n
ranking something that made him
want TO kill somebody. After the
council adjourned he galloped up to
Councilman Fernstrom and told him
that II ever again he accused him,
Martin, of grating, he. Martin would
shoot his. Fernstrom's, head off. Fern
strom was unaffected.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-01-07
BIG DEAL IN REALTY.
Clayton Investment Company Becomes
Owner of Richards Street Property.

A real estate deal of some interest
was concluded yesterday afternoon,
when the Clayton Investment CON-
paiy became the full possessor of 60
feet front on Richards street, where
the Auditorium rink now stands. The
property belonged to the lions Saw
ings Bank & Trust company and the
deal was begun a year ago, the price
being $500. For business reasons
the transfer was not made at that
time outright but the deed was placed
in escrow, deposit made, and inter-
est paid on the amount remaining.
The property Is nov valued at f240
per front foot, and had 1t been re-sold
before the money stringency, II is
claimed $3.50 per front foot could have
been got for 1t. In fact the Clayton
Investment company was offered af-
ter the deposit in escrow. about twice
what they paid. The property is now
covered by the rink whose manage
ment is paying about $3.50 month
rent. so that the Investment Is profit
able one from the start. Values on
Richards street are advancing in way
that is very gratifying to local own
ers
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-01-07
FLETCHER TO BLAME.
Investigation Into Thistle junction
Wreck Results in This Decision.

At the conclusion of rigid investi-
cation officials OF the Rio Grande an
nounced they felt Herbert w. Fletcher
was entirely responsible for the acct
dent Sunday morning at Thistle june
ton. This accident cost Fletcher his
life. Members OF train crews of both
trains figuring in the collision were ex-
amined ana all asserted stoutly that
Fletcher was too old a man and too
good a raiIroader to have been asleep
at his throttle. They were of the opin-
ion that he was thinking OF his old
home in Virginia which he was going
to visit within few days and this
took his mind away from his train. the
track and the freight train ahead.
F'letcher's funeral win be held at 2
o'clock this afternoon from Evans I'M
dertaklng parlors.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-01-07
SOCIAL AND
PERSONAL.

Dr. ana Mrs. G. b. Pfoutz have is
sued invitations Tor dancing party
10 be given on Friday night m honor
OF Mrs. ii. ID. Cue OF New York, anu
MIR. and Mrs. Kari Scneid.
The leap year party given last night
by the young laules Oh the Congresa-
ton Bnai Israel at the Ladies Lit
erary CLUB house. was an enjoyable az
fair large NUMBER being present ana
the ladies thoroughly enjoying their
new privileges.
Mrs. A. d. Cleveland entertained
her cara club yesterday.
The Daughters OF Utah Pioneers viii
hold their reminiscent meeting tomor-
hold their study meeting tomor-
row at .the Lion House az o'clock.
w. W. Ritter viii lecture on the history
OF the Hebrews,
The Wasatch Literary Circle meets
this afternoon with Mrs. j. h Berkel
Mr.. and Mrs, Jacob Moritz VIII leave
shortly for California ana expect 10
take AN auto trip through the southern
part OF the state.
The Undine club met Thursday even
ing at the home OF Miss Enid Ed
monds. al which meeting the following
officers were elected: President, Jennie
Nelson vice president, Virginia Smith;
secretary ana treasurer Lisle Brad
ford editor Enid Edmonds. The bust
ness of the meeting was transacted, after
which light refreshments were served
The club win meet next Thursday at
the home OF Miss Hazel Dorius
Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Nelson are at
the Whitehall.
Mr.. and Mrs George w. Snow left
yesterday for California.
The Seekers club meets this after
noon with Mrs. Charles Seaton
The Misses Isabel and Amy Osborne,
who have been spending the past two
weeks with Miss lie Compile I'm Park
city have returned.
Tomorrow Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Put
nam entertain informally at cards. the
event 10 follow the meeting OF Mrs.
Putnan's afternoon club at her home.
Arthur a. Witeher nf Ely. New. Is
In the city for Il few days.
the meeting OF the Monday afternoon
card club yesterday Mt which Mrs. A.
Peabody was hoeteIs.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-01-07
WANTS SEELEY'S RECORD.
Pacific Athletic Union Compiling Data
About Tramp Athletes.

The Pacific Athletic union, an in
stitution controlling football on the
coast is planning to make a gallery
of athletic hoboes. ITO clear the coast
decks of crooked athletics il is stat
ed IN letter to a Salt Laker. asking
for Seeley's local record.
The object of the gallery is to COM
pile data about men who drift from
college to college. appear on foot ball
teams, do very little studying, and
remain in undergraduate life more
years than the normal four, allotted to
the industrious student. The use of
the data Is to protect Pacific coast
colleges from using such men on their
teams, or being deceived through Il lack
of knowledge of their practise,
The letter received here requests the
local record OF Player Seeley. for ;lddi-
ton to the data already collected about
him by Director Sidney PieXottO, OF
the Athletic union. Seeley is known
to have played at Williams college 10
or II years ago, AT Stanford seven years
ago, and on other teams since.
Other men who are being listed In the
category are HestOn, Rose, Sleaker,
Gregory, ana number OF famous ath-
letes who have made their way through
Il number of colleges during an under
graduate period.
From the record 40 far gathered It
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-01-07
FOR A DETENTION HOME.
Juvenile Court Commission in Session
Going Over the Question.

The juvenile court commission Is hold
ing an important meeting in the govern
ors office this afternoon. In addition to
the members OF the commission present,
Mayor Bransford the county commits
sloners, Judge Gowns. superintendent
Reynolds OF the Hewhouse home, Pro-
batlon Officer CUardello Brown and 9TH
ers Interested In the working of the
juvenile court are present. The meeting
has been called to consider the matter
OF providing "A detention home in Salt
Lake to be maintained jointly by the
county and city. The city's position is
that Il has 80 authority for the expense
due to a defect In the law drawn by
former Judge Willis Browi, which Is
filled with defects blocking almost every
attempt OF the officers OF the court TO
better conditions among young boys and
girls of the city. II is believed by inter
ested parties that the meeting this uf-
ternoon will result In an understanding
between both city and county and
that detention home will be provided.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-01-07
LATE LOCALS.

Today's Clearings-Today's local
bank clearings amounted to $685.
1860 as against s. ,530,212.S6 for the
same day last year.
Mayor Approves Council Acts-May
or Bransford today signed up all mat
ters passed upon by the city council
at yesterdays session.
A Grand BalI--The grand ball to be
given by the Congregation Montefiore
for the benefit of the free Hebrew
school Will take place on Wednesday
evening, Jan. S, 1908. at Kennedy's
hall. No. 6S Market street.
Through Traffic Resume Tho Rio
Grande announces that its main limo
has been cleared of all wreckage from
Sunday mornings collision at Thistle
Junction and through traffic is again
on us usual.
New Books Arrive---The new books
to be used by the city treasurer and
the city auditor in the system suggest
ed by Westerman e Trader and
adopted by the city council have ar
rived at the joint r.ilding. They are
of the loose leaf variety and Will
require daily balances in all depart
ments,
Mrs, Parker is Dead-Mrs. Nina
Parker. wife of George Parker, died
yesterday afternoon of pleurisy. at her
home in Murray. She Will be buried
in that town Thursday at . o'clock,
she was SO years old and native
OF Scotland and was widely known,
Runs High, John Says--John W.
Rover, vice president of the Lucky
Dutchman Mining company and prom
inently connected with other well
known propositions, has prize of
which he is boasting INCREASINGLY. He
says 1t goes 100 per cent precious. Its
a girl-three days old.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-01-07
rom" SHOW FOR FEB. 8.
salt Lake Press Club to Present Again
Best Offering Ever Seen Here.

The historic walls Of the salt Lake
theater will be in dire danger Feb.
3. The Press clubs Tom show is to
be the attraction on that date and Il
the run doesn't bust snmcp'n" II will
stretch It, anyhow. There's going to
be lots OF local color az well Hs ournt
cork and red fire. Four years ago
the Press club nut ON the Tom SHOW
and the good taste still remains.
Brought W TO the minute in take-otfs.
gags, local hits and all STYLES OF new
and good things the coming affair. II Is
expected. will be more of n success
than anything yet attempted by the
talented writer-actors. The play
has been brought up by Playwright
Joel Priest; Harry Gunner VIII act as
manager and John y. Spencer and
other experienced individuals will help
to push the good thing along.