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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-27
Loss at Salisbury, Mass, Re-
sort is 100000
OLDER PART WAS BURNED
Eight Hotels, a Church and a Hundred
Cottages Were Wiped Out by
Flames-No Lives Reported
Lost.

Salisbury Beach, Mass, Oct. 27.-The
fire which swept the old part of this
beach resort last night was under con-
troll at 4:30 this morning after destroy
ing eight hotels, one church, a hundred
cottages, and doing 100000 damage.
The firemen who arrived at $3.50 from
Newburyport and Amesbury were unable
10 check the spread Of the flames, which
were only stopped by tearing down sew
cral cottages. The north winds saved
the newer part of the settlement and
the larger hotels and amusement resorts.
The ruins burned fercely all this morn
ing.
Most Of the hotels and cottages were
of flimsy wooden construction and they
burned like tinder. They were mainly
deserted and no injuries or loss Of life
have been reported.
The fire started in the New Era house
at about one o'clock The flames spread
80 quickly from this hotel to the ad-
joining cottages that aid was summon
cd from Newburyport and Amesbury.
The path of the flames spread as the
fire advanced, the wooden buildings be-
ing moved down like paper. Sparks
jumped the railroad track and set fire
TO property on the other side. The
cause of the fire is not known. The
New Era house, where it started, has
not been running for some time.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-27
RAN TO MONTPELIER.
Five Montpelier Seminary Athletes
Show Good Endurance.

From the 20 students Of Montpelier
seminary who had signified their inten-
tions to start in the run from Depot
square in this city to the Pavilion in
Montpelier yesterday afternoon, the
number had dwindled TO five when the
actual start was made at four o'clock.
The men who started were all game
and ran the distance, which is some
thing over six miles, in good time.
Lester Stanton finished first, making
the distance in 3s minutes. Ray Tap
lin was second in 40 minutes; Milo Bar
nard third in 40 and y minutes Foster
and Smith were tied for fourth, finish
ing in 42 minutes.
This is the frst long distance run at
tempted by any school In this vicinity
and to the winner is awarded the covet-
ed M, significant Of his athletic ability.
Stanton and Taplin, the winners in the
race. were in excellent condition when
they finished and apparently good for
several miles more. The boys attracted
considerable attention in this city be-
fore the start and a good-sized crowd
was gathered to see them start. A
large number Of the students of the
seminary and others were lined up at
the finish and the winner was heartily
cheered
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-27
LAURIER's FRIENDS JUBILANr.
At His Return to Parliament by a Good
Majority.

Montreal, Que, Oct. 27.-The triumph.
ant return of Sir Wilfrid Laurier Il
Ottawa with practically unbroken ranks
is being celebrated here and throughout
the province OF Quebec with great en-.
thusiasm. Sir Wilfrid, who announced
during the campaign that this would be
his last fight for reelection, is the po.
litical idol of the French Canadians.
His plea for another term in which to
complete the government undertaking
begun in a period of marvellous prosper
ity for Canada met with loyal response
at the polls. Quebec again stands first
in the Liberal ranks of the House. with
a membership OF 46. The Conservatives
elected ten members in the province.
At midnight the returnsi indicated the
following results
Nova Scotia--l2 Liberals, 6 Conser.
vatives, a government loss OF 5.
New Brunswick---10 Liberals, 3 Con-
servatives, government gain of 2.
Prince Edward ISLANDS Liberals, |
Conservative, a government gain of 2.
Qnebec-46 Liberals, 10 Conservatives,
no change.
Ontario--37 Liberals, 80 Conservatives.
out Of SO seats, a slight government
gain.
Manitoba--3 Liberals, 7 Conservatives,
opposition gain Of 3.
Saskatchewan Liberals, 2 Conserva-
tives (new districts).
Alberta--3 Liberals, 2 Conservatives
(new districts)
British Columbia-2 Conservatives.
The latest figures indicate that Sir
Wilfrid Laurier win come back to Otta-
wa with majority of between IS and
90.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-27
Barre Woman Pleaded Guilty
to Selling Liquor
ALSO A CABOT AGED MAN
Trial Of State VS.. Mrs. ]. M. Steambarge
Was Taken Up To-day-Attorney
Laird Assigned for Fred
Strong.

In Washington county court this
morning Attorney w. A. Lord asked to
be assigned as counsel for Fred Strong,
the man who was arrested at Water.
bury on the charge Of assaulting G. B.
Evans week ago, and that course was
taken. Attorney Lord stated that tho
defense of his client would be insanity.
States attorney gates win file informa.
tion against Strong.
Aurelian Clark OF Cabot pleaded
guilty TO a single offense of selling in
toxicating liquor contrary to law and
on petition Of his attorney he was
placed on probation. He is an aged
man, said to be rs.
Another probationary order was is
sued in the case OF Mrs. Theresa Con-
onica of Barre City, whose case was
taken into county court following a
raid at her place on Second street. The
woman pleaded guilty to one offence
of selling. Then her attorney A. A.
Sargent, pleaded with the court that
she be placed on probation, stating that
for some time she had to support her
husband by taking in washings and that
after his death she had tried to live by
the same means until her doctor had
told her that she would have to leave
of doing washings. Attorney Sargent
told the court that Mrs. Cononica was
in bad physical condition and was de-
serving Of probation if anyone ever was.
His request was granted.
Another Barre case, that Of State VS..
Mrs. j. NJ Steamburg coming up on a
liquor raid, was started in court today,
her attorney being NJ. NJ Gordon Of
Barre. Sheriff Tracy and Chief Of Po-
Ice Faulkner told of the conditions
at the time OF the raid. There are sew
eral more Barre liquor cases to be tax
en- up.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-27
SUCCEEDS REV. FULLER.
Rev. H. A. Durfee Of winooski Filled
Sunday School Secretary.

Burlington, Oct. 27.--Rev. II. A. Dur.
fee, pastor OF the Winoosld eNIthodist
church, has been elected superintendent
and field secretary of the Vermont sun
day school association 20 succeed Rev.
F.. VI. Fuller Of this city, resigned.
Mr. Fuller's resignation will become
effective December l. and IL is expected
that Mr.. Durfee will assume the du.
ties Of the Office either ne that time
or on January !, 1909. He resigned
yesterday as pastor of the Winooskl
church.
Rev. DR. Durfee has held pastorates
pt Fort Edward. Singerlands, Hoosicll
Falls, White Creek, North Bennington
and otner parishes was principal Of
Troy Conference academy 1so7-00, and
1o0l-02 was secretary of the Yer
mont Anti.Saloon league. This Is his
second year as pastor in Winooski.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-27
DELEGATION TO OTTAWA.
Nova Scotia Sends Twelve Liberals and
Six Conservatives.

Halifax, N. S., Oct. 27.--The Conserva-
tive party in yesterdays general elec-
tions captured five seats from the LIB
erals, Cumberland Digby the two Hall.
fax seats and the South Riding of Cape
Breton county. The delegation to OF
tawa stands; Liberals, twelve; Conserv.
atives, six. In the last general election
the Liberals elected solid delegation
OF eighteen, but in a special election
in Colchester county last year to fill a
vacancy the Conservatives captured the
constituency.
In Halifax to-day, r. L. Borden, leader
of the Canadian Conservative party, who
was defeated four years ago, was sue
eessful. W. S. Fielding, minister of
finance, and the right.hand man of Sir
Wilfrid Laurier, was reelected in Shell
burne- Queens. as was Sir Frederick Bor-
den, the minister of militia, in Kings
county. A number of bitter personal
attacks had been made on Sir Frederick
in the campaign and two arrests were
made for criminal libel.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-27
TOOK EUROPEAN TRIP.
Members of Athena Club Enjoyed Them
selves Immensely.

The members Of the Athena club with
their husbands or gentlemen friends took
little European trip last night, not a
real European trip, Of course, but as
near like il as possible under the condi-
tions. The occasion was one of their
regular meetings and the trip took place
at the residence Of Mrs. c. J. Lease of
Orange street. The rooms of the house
were decorated with flags of various ma.
tions and with distinctive features of the
several countries. Mrs. +. G.. Rowland
conducted the trip, telling about the
various countries and cities she visited
last summer.
Included in the pleasing itinerary pro-
vided by the relater were visits to the
Azores, Gibraltar, many cities in Italy,
the Alps, Switzerland, Germany, France,
and England. AS the guests passed
through these countries, figuratiyely
speaking, they were treated to refresh
ments peculiar to the countries, and
served in the manner noted by Mrs.
Rowland. The whole made very en-.
ioyabe entertainment, and the club felt
grateful to the committee, Mrs. w. A.
Lebourveau, Mrs. II f. Powers, Mrs. II.
H. Houston. and Mrs. G. j. Lease for the
novel method Of taking a European trip.
The evening was voted a great success.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-27
DENY THAT TAFT
COLLAPSED TO-DAY
Following His Strenuous Time in New
York-Bryan Addressed New York
Newspaper Men at Four O'clock
This Morning.

New York, Oct. 27.--It was denied
this morning that Taft suffered coll
lapse after series Of meetings in
Brooklyn last night. He has busy
program for today. lie left New York
at 9:05 and he speaks at Yonkers, Tar
rytown, Peekskill, Poughkeepsie, Hud-
son, Schenectady and Cohoes. He ar
riyes at 9:10 p. m.
Bryan instituted a unique departure
in campaigning when he addressed
crowd of morning newspaper employees
from the steps of the city hall at four
o'clock this morning. The speech was
devoted to an attack on Taft for his
labor position. A crowd of several
thousands heard him. He arose again
at 10 a. m. and began addresses to
Broadway business men at the head
quarters Of the order of Acorn. He also
addressed a labor meeting at Brooklyn.
Afterwards he launched with Kings couu
.tv labor leaders. Bryan Is scheduled to
deliver thirteen addresses in Brooklyn.
Long Island City and Jersey City. wind.
ing up at 1915 tomorrow morning in
Brooklyn again.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-27
TALK OF THE TOWN.

c. R. Davis of Bethel was in the
city today on business.
Mrs, Leslie P. Austin went to Calais
to-day to visit relatives.
C. J. Gilallan Of st. Johnsbury was
a visitor in the city today.
William Dutton of South Cabot was
visitor in the city yesterday.
Mrs. Martha Stone Of Cabot is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. P. d. Ladd, Of Up
land avenue.
A. H. Copen, advance agent of the
"A Knight for a Day" company, was in
the city today.
A few things remain for private sale
at the Universalist parsonage, and must
60 in the next few days: Black walnut
dresser and commode. marble tops, "a
gcod as new; extension table, golden oak,
as news chairs, ice chest, csl cook stove
With good oven, lawn mower, and garden
hose with reel
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-27
OLD TRAITS
STILL RULE
Out of Prison Thursday, Ar
rested Again To-day
A VETERAN HORSE THIEF
James Markett Taken in Rutland on a
Charge Of Stealing Two Horses
in Sherburne Last
Night.

Rutland, Oct. 27.--James Markett, a
veteran horse thief who was released
from the state prison at windsor last
Thursday, was arrested here this morn.
ing for stealing horse of Merrill Neil
Of Sherburne and horse and buggy
of William Davis of the same town
last night He was tracked to this
city and the Davis horse was found
hitched in the street. The other ami
NAL was abandoned in Sherbmne. Mar.
kett was found at the depot here wait
ing for a train II is expected that he
will be arraigned in county court this
afternoon.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-27
.LAURIER RETURNED
BY SMALLER MAJORITY
Liberals Won Out in Yesterdays Elec
tion in canada-Nova Scotia Sends
Some Conservatives to Par
lament.

Ottawa, Ont, Oct. Elections for
the federal House OF Commons were held
yesterday throughout Canada. OF the
22l constituencies in the Dominion, only
two, Rouyille, Que, and South York,
Ont, returned members by aeclamation.
In all the others, with the exception
of five which hold their elections later,
there were contests. The returns show
that Sir Wilfrid Laurier, the present
Liberal premier, who in the last House
had a majority Of so, will be returned TO
power for another five years, with a
safe, although slightly reduced, major.
ity.
French Canadian Quebec remained loyal
to the premief, eleeting membership
almost solidly Liberal.
Ontario, where the Conservatives ex-
pected to make their heaviest gains,
and where the campaign against alleged
government extravaganza and favoritism
waged the hottest, did not come up TO
the opposition's expectations. The re.
turns indicate an almost evenly divided
membership compared with 80 Liberals
and AZ Conservatives in the last House
The opposition gained slightly in Man.
itoba, but the Liberals carried the re-
mainder OF the West with few excep.
tions.
Nova Scotia. which at the last general
elections in 1904 returned solid Liberal
phalanx, gives the Conservative party
several seats.
R. L. Borden, leader Of the Conserva.
tives, was elected by a substantial ma.
jority in Halifax, which rejected him
four years ago. All the ministers have
been reelected with the exception of
William Templeman of Victoria, B. c.,
who lost by five votes. There have been
no prominent members Of the House
defeated with the exception of Messrs.
Fowler in New Brunswick, Bennett II.
Kemp in Ontario and Bergeron in Que.
bee, who were prominent in debate on
the opposition benches.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-27
BOTH DISCHARGED.
Man and Woman Held in Death of a
Nashua, N. H. Woman.

Nashua, N. H., Oct. 27.-Judge Run
nolls yesterday, after hearing ordered
the discharge of Miss Inez L. Philbricll
and George Otis Smith, charged with
murder in the second degree in connec-
tion with the death last Friday morn
ing of Miss Abbie Z. Stark. Miss Stark
died SUDDENLY under circumstances that
led to the belief that she had been
poisoned, and the arrest of Miss Phil
brick and Smith followed the allegation
that they had given her drug for the
purpose of performing an unnatural
function.
Medical Referee Congdon testified
that Miss Stark died as a result Of
having taken a poisonous drug. Judge
Runnolls ruled that an alleged con-
fcssion made by Miss Phibrek to the
medical referee was inadmissible as
evidence and then ordered the defend.
ants discharged.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-27
RACE SUICIDEI. FIEI
Barre's Record Refutes the Theory
Recent Births.

Race suicide has been Roosevelt'e cry
and in numerous localities among certain
classes the facts have proven his asser-
tions to be truth. Barre can plead not
guilty to the charge and furnish evidence
to the contrary.
No city of its size, perhaps, has more
children of school age and under in pro-
portion to the population
The list of births in three recent days
might contribute to Barre's being found
not guilty of the race suicide charge.
A daughter was born Saturday to Mr..
and Mrs. John Rae OF Pleasant street. A
daughter was born Saturday to Mr.. and
Mrs Alex. Beagrie of Merchant street.
A son was born Sunday to Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert j. Duncan. A son was born sun
day to Mr.. and Mrs. Morris Jones of
Allen street. A son was born this morn
ing to Mr.. and Mrs. Frank johnson of
Granite street.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-27
WAIVED ExTRADITIoN.
Kent Comes Back to Vermont Without
The Papers.

Pittsfeld, Mass. Oct. 27.-Elroy
Kent. who is wanted in Vermont on
the charge of having murdered Miss
Della b. Congdon Of East Wallingford,
and who was arrested here last week,
yesterday waived extradition rights
and started for Rutland, Vt, in eusto-
dy of Deputy Sneriffs A. w. J. Wilkins
OF Brattleboro, VT, and A. A. Leonard
and Wallingford Vt.
He was brought into the district
court here, and the complaint on which
he was originally arrested that of
stealing bicycle, was dropped.
Some Of the Vermont officials have
expressed doubt as to whether Kent,
who escaped from the state insane hos
pital at Waterbury, Vt, previous to
the death OF Miss Congdon, is at pres.
ont insane.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-27
NEW TRIAL ORDERED.
In Excessive Rate Case Against the Gem
trail Vermont r. r.

The Vermont supreme court to-day re-
nanded for new trial the case of State
of Vermont VS.. the Central Vermont
railroad company, charged with impos-
ing excessive freight rates on coal ship
ped to the state insane asylum his was
a decision by Judge Munson and was
read at the closing session OF the court
in Montpelier to-day.
In the Orange county case of State vs..
Kicker for recovery of property alleged
to have been taken under false pretenses
sustained the lower court in allowing the
amending OF the information and ordered
the case remanded to the lower COURT.
Judgment for the plaintiff to have ALI
mony Of SIS in the case Of Lunia G, Wal
ston VS.. George +. Walston was re-
versed by supreme court to-day and the
order for the defendant to pay was de-
clared vacated.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-27

lIoudleys, Evans, Big, knapps and Suek-
er ponds. To joint committees on game
and fisheries.
BY Mr.. Tilden OF Barre City, amend
ing act Incorporating the city and town
OF Barre. Makes taxes payable within
80 instead Of 40 days, To committee
on municipal corporations
BY Mr.. Tilden OF Barre City, amending
same act. Gives city council authority
to appoint building inspector. To com.
mittee ON municipal corporations.
BY Mr., Layigne Of Colchester, requir.
ing horseshoers 10 be licensed Apph.
cants must be IS or more years old and
must have served an apprenticeship Of
two years.
By Mr.. Howe Of Bennington, amending
act consolidating the Bennington and
North Adams street railway system.
BY Mr.. Williams OF Newport, relating
TO the appointment of administrators,
executors, etc. Such appolntees must
reside in Vermont.
By Mr.. Williams of Newport, proyid.
ing for the election of treasurer and
clerk Of the Vermont Valley railroad.
Stockholders may elect such officials
who reside outside the state
Bill Killed
II. SO, to provide seal for masters
in chancery.
Special Order.
II. ii, relating to legislative counsel
and agents, on which the committee re-
ported adversely. Mr. Goodhue of West
minister, author Of the bill, favored its
third reading. Mr., Fish from the judi
ciary committee opposed, and the third
reading Of the bill was refused.
After sitting down TO work this after.
noon The House passed two bills OF De-
Boer, one relating TO bail in mesne pro.
cess, and the other to prohibit the wear.
ing fraudulently, Of G. A. r. badges,
etc.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-27
PROGRAM for Presbyterian Fair.

To be held in Hale's Pavilion, Thurs
day evening. Oct. 20.
/. Selection BY the Ideal Mandolin
Guitar and Banjo club"
III. Vocal solo, Misses Robertson.
III. Quartette. Mrs Martin, Miss
Johnston. Miss Mcdonald and Miss Mar.
garet Johnston.
~. Selection by the Ideal club"
V. Reading By Prof. Heath.
VI. Duett, Misses SheIiffs.
VII Vocal solo. Miss Young
VIII. Selection by Ideal Mandolin,
Guitar and Banjo club"
Program to begin at o'clock. Ad-
mission ten cents.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-27
ssoo,ooo LOSS in ST. JOHNS.
Baird, Gordon & Co.'s Block and wharv4s
Burned

st. Johns, N. F., Oct. 27.--Baird. Cor.
don & Co.'S block, large brick struc.
ture extending from III to 1856 Water
street, was destroyed by fire yesterday
The block was occupied by the owners
and by a number of other mercantile
houses. The total loss is estimated at
100000. English and Nova Scotia in
surance companies carried large risks on
the property.
Baird, Gordon g. Co. are among the
largest fish firms in Newfoundland. The
flames also destroyed their wharves and
two fishing schooners in the dock, to-
gether with thousands Of quintals Of
dried Goldfish. Frew's dry goods store
and Garland's book store were among the
smaller places burned.
The total insurance is $4,000.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-27
NOT ATTEMPT AT MURDER.
Joseph etiquette Probably Got His
Hurt in a Fall.

When Joseph etiquette hove to in
Montpelier city court today with cut
on the top of the head and an intoxica-
tion charge hanging over the same there
were rumors that someone had tried to
kill etiquette and had raped him
over the head in the process. 1t lie more
probable, however, that etiquette got
his damage in personally conducted
fall during his spree. He was picked
up in the railroad yards in Montpelier
last night, dead to the world. He plead
ed guilty to an offense of intoxication
and was assessed $22.20, besides being
sent to the Jail for thirty days.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-27
FOREST FIRES CONTROLLED.
They Are Being Carefully Watched to
Prevent Outbreak.

Craftsbury, Oct. 27.-It is now believed
that the forest fires In this vicinity are
under control, although they are still
being carefully watched. The fires which
were started Thursday on the Judevine
property gained such headway that val
liable timber land and many houses were
threatened Two hundred men are at
work digging trenches in the hope of
stopping the flames. 1t is estimated that
1000 acres have been burned over.
Waterville. Oct. 27.-The fire which
has been burning this week on the noun
tain between this place and Bakersfield
is now under control.
Montgomery Center, Oct. 27s-From
twenty to 25 men are being kept in Bel.
videre to protect the property of Nelson,
Hall, & Co., of this place.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-27
WOMAN ARRESTED
On Charge of Sending an Objectionable
Post Card.

Burlington, Oct. 27.--Estelle Hollen.
beck was arrested yesterday by Deputy
United States Marshal Thomas Reeves,
charged with violation of the postal
laws, the specific otIense against her
being the mailing of post card con
tanning defamatory utterances to Mrs.
Olive Ormel of Ferrisburgh. Mrs. Hol-
lenbeck was taken before United States
Commissioner II. b. Shaw and furnished
bail of $3.50 for her later appearance
in federal court She was arrested on
an Indictment returned against her at
the recent sitting Of the federal grand
Jury in Rutland.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-27
KENT DIDN'T LIKE
so BIG A CROWD
Recaptured Inmate of Insane Asylum
Was Nettled When He Saw Crowd
Gathered in Rutland to We'll
come Him.

Rutland, Oct 27.--Accompanied by
two deputy sheriffs, Blroy Kent, the
escaped inmate Of the state insane
asylum at Waterbury, arrived here
last night and was taken to the house
OF correction. About 300 people were
of the station pressing forward to see
the prisoner and the officers had to
push way to the cab in waiting.
Kent's only comment on the way to the
Jail was the remark to Che officers. Il
dida't know there were SO many fools
in all the world"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-27
BURGLARS STEAL GIN.
Eighty-six Quarts Taken From Car
With Other Things.

Newport, Oct. 27--Burglars, eyi-
dentls very thirsty and in need of
stimulants, broke into freight car in
the Boston & Maine yards here yester-
day and pilfered SO quarts Of gin. 1t is
supposed that they stole other things,
too, but the item OF gin alone looms
up large and railroad detectives are now
On the trail of the "rummies."
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-27
THOMAS ON GAME LAW.
Say Deer Season Opens at Midnight on
November 8.

State Fish and Game Commissioner
Thomas of Stove was in Montpelier
today and when questioned about the
matter said that he construed the gov.
ernor's proclamation closing the hunt
ing season to mean that at the close
OF the prohibited season the killing Of
deer for a week will be allowed. In
that case the deer hunting season viii
open at midnight November 9.