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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-25

Case Of Simpson vs.. the Rutland Rail-
road Drawing toa Close.

At 1880 to-day the testimony in the
case Of Mabel Simpson vs.. the Rutland
railroad had been concluded, and Attor
ney r. M. Harvey opened his argument
for the plaintiff He concluded the argu
fnent early this afternoons
DR.. Charles Perkins. one Of the 0its
nesses IN this case. got a telegram frpu
Bnrlinztcn yesterday afternoon ann1unc
ing the aeridentaI drowning of Bis srnth.
c1 Al A, Perkins. Ia Lake Champ1ain,
and he left for his home at once. DR..
G. y. Chandler OF Montpelier, Dir. $. r.
Maynard of Burlington and DIR. b. A.
Shirres Of Montpelier were witnesses put
on by the defense in the suit against
the Rutland railroad for damages sus-
tanned by the plaintiff in wreck at
Vergennes few years ago They testi-
fed that the woman's injury was not Of
so serious nature that it could not be
remedied by an operation.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-25
DENIALS ENTERED
BY PRES. VAN CLEAVE
says He Never Tried to Bribe Gompers
and He Never Had Any connec-
tion with Anyone who Did.

Washington. d G., Sept. - James
M. Van eIeaYe. president kuf the Na
tssaial association 81 Manufacturers 70
day eniplaficaily denied lie ever was
party to an attempt 70 bribe President
tsompers. 4 have never employed de-
tectives or Intermediates TO shadow
Gonlpers or any official Of the American
Federation OF Labor. Neither have
offered him bribe Of any kind nor
have / had any connection with the
men he claims shadowed him and offer.
cd him bribe."
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-25
BARRE AUTOS WON CUPS.
Made The Best Appearance at The
State Fair-They Were cadillacs.

The Eve model G four-cylinder
Cadillacs from this city won the five
silver prize cups at the state fair yes
tcrday in the competition for the best
same city or town in the state. Wood
stock was another team entered in the
competition, the cars in this team be-
ing mostly Bucks. There was one
other team
The prize winning Cadillacs were all
new cars that were bought this spring
and were all exactly alike in size. color
and speed. The owgers were ". G..
Reynolds, f. A. Drown. B, a. Eastman,
Charles G. Kenyon and Arthur S. Mar
tin, the latter's car being driven in the
parade BY Gale Bennett Each of the
owenrs received handsome silver trophy
cups from the fair association. The
automobile parade which took place
there yesterday noon had about forty
cars in it.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-25
JAMES GAZELY DEAD.
Owner Of Much Quarry Land in Barre
Granite Belt.

Word has been received in this city of
the death of James Gazely at Albany,
N. y, last Friday The burial was on
Sunday. He is survived by his wife and
one daughter, Mrs Rathhurn OF Brook
lyn, N. Y. Mr.. Gaaely was a man Of
wealth and he owned considerable quarry
land at Graniteville, which he purchased
in 1881 in company with f. L. Smith.
This quarry land for the most part is
leased to L. l.. Smith & Co, for long
terms of years to come.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-25
BIG LOT OF LUMBER BURNED.
An Incendiary Caused Loss Of 100000
Feet in Bridgewater.

Woodstock, Sept. 25,Fire destroyed
100000 feet of stacked lumber in
Cnrtis hollow in Bridgewater early yes,
terdav morning. Alarm was received
mere about two o'clock and two load d
automobiles and four horse team
went to the scene. The lumber was
owned by Davis & Reed. Mill hands at
Rridgewater village turned out and
kept the fire from spreading to the
nearby woods. A bucket of oil soaked
waste was found there and the fire
was undoubtedly incendiary.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-25
FOOT BALL TEAM OFF.
Montpelier Seminary Eleven Given Hear.
ty Send-off.

The departure OF the Montpelier eem-
mary foot ball eleven from Montpelier
on a two days trip was to-day attended
by a large number of students, who gave
the players a hearty send-ot1. The team
PLAYS St Johnsbury academy At st.
Johnsburv this afternoon, and Lyndon
VILE tomorrow afternoon.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-25
AGAINST STIFF WIND.
Wilbcr Wright Demonstrated What He
Could Do Today.

4 Lemans, France, Sept. 25.- WiIbur
Wright made his first official attempt
&oday to meet the requirements Of tae
Ereneh syndicate which contcmplates
Buying his machine. He flew for 36
nlinutes and fourteen seconds in a stiff
wind which finally became so strong
as to disturb the oil in the reservoir,
He was forced to alight but immediate
w set to work to modify the reservoir.
lie demonstrated otherwise that a
strong wind was no bar to success.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-25
CASES NOT HEARD.
Both Have to Do With Liquor--a Wom-
an Still in Jail.

The case of Mrs. Theresa Canonica.
who was arrested yesterday following
the seizure of quantity of whiskev
and ale at her house in a raid by the
police, had not been brought into court
this morning and the respondent still
remains in cell in the police station.
She Is unable to speak much English
but has not asked for an interpreter
or lawyer. The case of Richard Max
well charged with furnishing to Will
liam Chalmers was not heard this
morning on account Of Maxwell being
summoned before the grand Jury at
Montpelier to give testimony in q
case.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-25
ANOTHER WOMAN HELD.
Mrs. L. Berini's Place Raided by Barre
Police.

Chief Faulkner and Officer Hamel con-
ducted a successful liquor raid yesterday
afternoon at the house at the corner Of
Batchelder and A streets, occupied by
Mrs. II. Berini The officers found AL
bottles Of Suffolk ale, and this ale and
the woman were taken to the police
station.
The woman was taken before Judge
Scott and gave bail for her appearance
for hearing Tuesday, Sept. 20.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-25
BIG STORM SWEEPS
BAHAMA ISLANDS
Many Lives Lost and Much Property
Destroyed in The Last Few Days
Two Vessels Are Ashore.

Nashua, New Providence Island, Sept
rs. Great loss Of property and many
lives resulted from a hurricane that
has swept the Bahamas the last two
days. 1t was unusually severe and on
Watlings Island majority Of the
houses were razed and many people
we're injured Tile government has taxi
en- steps to relieve the suffering. Two
Norwegian steamers are ashore on
Castle Island.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-25
BLIssGIBBs.
Marriage at The Universalist Parson-
age Yesterday Afternoon.

Franklin S. Bliss of Calais and Miss
Loretta A. Gibbs of Boston, aMss., were
married yesterday afternoon at the
Universalist parsonage by the Rev. G.
&. Conner. Mr.. Bliss was named for
the Rev. Franklin S. Bliss, who was
the pastor Of the Barre Universalist
church from 1867 to 1s72. Mr.. and
Mrs. Bliss viii make their home for
the present in Calais.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-25
WILL GET OUT SOON.
T. Coleman Dupont Will Leave Repub-
lican Committee.

Washington, D. G., Sept. 25.-It was
announced at the White House today
that President Roosevelt had been in
formed several days ago that 7. Cole
man Dupont, director of the speakers
bureau Of the Republican national
committee, contemplated resigning. The
announcement is expected soon.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-25
LESLIE ]. CARTER DEAD.
Former Husband of The Actress Had
Been I'll Since November.

Chicago. Sept. 25.--beslie j. Carter,
organizer and former president Of the
Metropolitan Elevated railway system
and former husband of the actress. died
at his home here today. He had been
in a state Of coma almost continuously
since last November.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-25
TONIGHT IN BARRE,

Harvest supper, Ugiversalist YES
try, $50 to 1880.
Harvest supper, Methodist yestry,
$50 10 1880.
Address on Temperance" st. Mon
ica's church. Rev. d. W. Kennedy
Of New York
The Comique picture show, A.
Tomasi black.
Theatroium. 40 Main street.
Massucco's theatre. Seampini block.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-25
AN OLD RESIDENT.
DR.. c. H. Allen Died on September 9 in
California.

Word has been received in Montpelier
of the death in California of DR.. G. II.
Allen on September .. He was one OF
the old residents of Montpelier, having
occupied what is known as the Leland
farm on Berlin side He was born IN
North Thetford in ls43, and he leaves
two sisters in that town and brother
in California.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-25
RACES AT STATE FAIR
WERE INTERESTING
El Gallo Won the 2:is Pace, Stake $500,
After Dropping the First Heat TO
Brownett--0ther Events Of
the Day.

White River junction, Sept. 2S.-Thc
Vermont state fair was attended bs
10000 people yesterday
At noon the prize winners were led
before the grand stand with shining
coats burshed by proud stable boys.
Then the Norwich cadets gave drill
and there was parade Of automobiles,
In this event the trophy cup was won
BY five machines from Barre.
Seven riders entered the fitting tour.
namcnt, including two young ladies, and
this event was won by Frederick Lee
Of Baltimore, aid, who caught the most
rings ON his lance while riding at full
speed. The band played Dixie" az The
Young Southerner received the James ).
Tyson, Jr., cup from the hands Of its
donor
An exciting qlartcr-mile running race
was won bY Miss Susan Evarts IN 20ia
seconds. She rode a Vermont bred pony
and is herself Vermont bred girl.
The Races.
The second race was hummer and
worth the money. After finishing third,
III Gallo fought bis way TO first by win
ming three successive heats Of the four
races. Milsado was pocketed in two
heats, the second and third.
The summarized
ass Trot, Stake $500.
Birchlcaf. bg w. Z. Berry, Con-
cord. n. II. ..f.....s.....,s.. l
Baron wedgewood. bg IL. A. Hard
ing, Barton ..s..ss e.s.ts.s. Y 2
Boston ..'.'..'....'s ...... 8 5 3
ililas j.. bg fJoncs Smith and
Lothrop. Sherhrooke dis.
Time, 2:2l, 2;e5h, 2:zSlk.
AIS Pace. Stake $500.
III Gallo. bg. tliasden Pine Tree
Stables, Lewiston ...+.... , /
Brownett, brm, lPickeIl Pattie,
lewiston, Me. .,... IL 2 3
OradrlI, By. tW. Uttonl Il. N.
Seayer, Williamstown s. "a 8 2
Mikado, es, II. A. Harding, Bar
ton .. .s.s.....- ..s-, ~. ) > D
Eleanor, bm, tDownerl Woody
Hill Stock Farm, Salem, n
". ........s....s. ~. s..a,,r...-... o
Ned Cole, chg, X, Kittredgs
WoodsviIIe, \. H. .. 55 . 9
Time, 2sl7ls, s:l7H, 2:l7A, 2:i7la.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-25
MUST ARREST THAw.
And Present Him in Bankruptcy Court
at Once.

Pittsburg, Sept. 25.--Judgc Archbold
III federal court today adiudged Harry
Thaw in contempt for not appearing to
answer in the bankruptcy proceedings.
A warrant was directed for his arrest
ana presentation before the court.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-25

The new paper mill at Fillmore &
Slade at Bennington began operations
Monday. The output of the mill will
be manila tissue paper The new mill,
which was built to replace the one de-
stroyed by fire. is constructed of con-
crete and is practically fire proof.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-25

"Tag day. brought in a trihe over
5000 to Brightlook hospital. st. Johns
bury. last week and the women cleared
nrarly $500 from their food tables at
The county fair. The $500 win be used
in making needed improvements at the
institution.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-25

Aliddlebury college is looking for
ward to successful football seasan.
"Daves Austin. an old Dartmouth man
and former Aiddlebury coach viii be
with the candidates again this year.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-25

X. w. Morse was in West Topsham on
business to-day.
Public dance at Miles hall, Granite
Vile. Friday night, Sept. 25, from 8 to
10. Riley's orchestra; 50 cents a couple.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-25

Mr.. F. J. Gonyer Of Lttleton. \ H..
is visiting at the home Of his daughter
Mrs.. Philip L Ellis, e5 Park street.
The Washington times., 1908-06-23

= ,lCOnanued On Second Page)
The Washington times., 1908-06-23
CARS TO STATION
TO RUN TOMORROW
Stable Seagoing Coaches
VIII Ply Between Main
Lines and Depot.

After months Cf patient waiting a
perspirlng public VIII tomorrow actually
ride OF o street car 70 the very doors
Of the new Union Station. That IS. un-
less the wo-lnea become sunstruck this
afternoon and are unable TO finish the
few remaining feet OF track laying
The officials OF the Capital Traction
Company today hold ont hope. however.
enc everything points 10 tomorrow be-
ing the eventful day
The travelling public must, however.
receive the salve 10 injured feet and
feelings in broken doses For the pres
ent tho tracks are but temporary. and
there wiz be .. constant game OF trans
fer enacted at Delaware avenue and c
streets. A car for both the Capital
Traction Company and the Washington
Railway and Electric Company VIII be
stationed on Delaware avenue and VIII
ply between the main lines and the sta
ton In a few weeks &c is expected the
permanent tracks, switches. and con
nections viii De made and travellers
NAV have an uninterrupted journey.
I'VE hope 10 have the first car TO
the station running not later than to-
morrow afternoon" said Chief Engineer
J. II. Hanna. OF the Traction Company.
this afternoon. Unless there IS some
unlocked for delay we can accomplish
this. although there is yet considerable
finishing up 20 do on the spur Both
companies viii keep a car in readiness
~ the main line, a transfer being IN
avoidable for the present"
There will be much rejoicing when
TIE news Is spread abroad TODAY ew-
ccpt possibly among benevolent cab
men and small sized grin carriers ,Eyh,
have done their best 10 make the walk
easy for the wearied tourist For them
these have been halcycn dars ay,o thev
alone have viewed indiffervutiy the talk
OF universal transfers, scent fares and
permanent franchises which so disturb
ed some Of our leading sOIons on the
hElL
But tomorrow the persDiring public
aforementioned Will rise up and call
our legislators blessed and viii walk
no more
The Washington times., 1908-06-23
~ Teddy and ~BiW' TO Urge Crequs
Bearing the Blue and Crimson
Taft Will Root With All His
Might for Glory of
Old Eli.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, June 23.-Secre-
tary Taft started another strenuous day
today going through all the celebrations
and meetings of commencement time
with as much interest as ne probably
showed in '78. when he wore the mortar
beard and cap
He was up early. met a few class
mates ct the home OF w w. Farnanl.
and then went 10 the alumni meeting.
The famous alumnus then marched
with the other graduates OF Yale 10 the
campus. where the Ledyard memorial
flag staff was dedicate Secretary
Taft made "a brief addr OF dedication.
Then the Secretary v... 10 the head
quarters Of IS, whe with MS class.
he took luncheon anC renewed college
days and friendships. In a body the
class went TO Yale for the Yale
Harvard baseball game.
The seats Of rs are in the front row
OF the SranCstand, where the Presi-
Dental candidate can be seen by nearly
every one Of the 10, 600 expected at the
game.
tTaft will taxa 6inner with his class
this evening. while Mrs. Taft viii be a
guest Of President and Mrs. Hadley.
The Washington times., 1908-06-23
Roosevelt to Forget Presi-
dental Cares as He Cheers
FAIR Harvard.

OYSTER BAY, June 23.-President
Roosevelt IS going to New London in
an effort TO help root the sons of Har-
ward on to victorS, in the annual races
70 be rowcd over the Thames Thursday.
His decision was reached today, after
he had observed the tremendous boost
Yale stock has taken as a result OF the
presence Of Presidential Candle ate TAFT
at New Haven.
with the President Of the United
States waving a crimson pennant and
yelling for Harvard ana the President
to-be Che eXpects) sounding the Yale
cheer and waving the blue, this years s
regatta promises 10 be a notew Jrthy
one.
President Roosevelt and the members
OF his entire family viii leave tomorrow
for New London on the yacht May
flower. 1t viii be a strictly family
party, and the President will seek 70
avoid any formal recognition OF his
presence at the race.
For the day he will endeavOr 70 for
get that he is President Of the United
States. and remember only that ne is
q Harvard alumnUs. For the day the
bond which ties him TO Secretary Taft
Will be severed.
My policies" will be forgotten. and
Teddy and "Bil" will be rival
rocters.
The Washington times., 1908-06-23
WILLIAM B. LEEDS
IS DEAD IN PARIS
Former Rock Island PreSi-
dent Out of Business
Two Years.

PARIS, June Z2.-Wuliam 3. Leeds,
former president OF the Chicago, Rock
Island, and Pacific railway. died here
today.
1t is declared that the estate OF W
3. Leeds has been trtstecd, and than
there viii be no liquidati0n Of the issues
ga which he held securities. DIr Leeds
severed his official connection with the
Rock Island and all other corporations
two years ago. when he suffered
stroke Of paralysis He since has been
IN Europe in tie effort TO regain his
health.
NEW YORK. June 23.-AIr. Leeds was
a native OF Richmond. Ind. and was al
one time associated with Daniel g.
Reid The foundation for his millions
was made in the tin plate business at
the time the tin plate mills fOurshed
in Indiana.
He and Reid both got in on the
tin plate mill merger. and it was with
this capital that they began their rail-
road ventures, which added materially
70 their fortunes.
2'rs- Leeds recently was brought into
nOCice by the customs house decision
in the case Of the Leeds necklace.
Mrs. Leeds bought the necklace in Paris,
paying 10000 for it. The jeweler
agreed to deliver # to her in New York.
To escape the duty on jewelry. the
pearls Of the necklace We're unstrune
and an attempt made 10 enter them as
unmounted gems. The decision, how
ever, was adverse. and the jeweler had
to pay an increased revenue OF 20 per
cent of the value of the gems.
Autcmobling was Mr.. Leeds favorite
recreation in Europe.
Mr. Leeds died at the Hotel Ritz,
Paris. His second wife. Mrs Mamie
Worthington Leeds, was at his bedside.
His union with the present Mrs. Leeds
cost the fnancier 81. 100000. ne having
paid that sum TO his first wife as all
mony after a sensational divorce suit.
Besides the widow, Mr.. Leeds leaves q
young son.
While it is impossible 10 state exactly
what the fortune Of the dead 1inancicr
was, conservative estimates place it at
$40 100000.
The Washington times., 1908-06-23
Heat Wave Starts in Today
to Smash Old
Records.
Ioday,s Temperature.

rs t2"
1T is. and then some"
eNinety-seven at O'Clock is cozily
warm Stiu climbing. too. That's en-
cOdra ging.
breaker IL has been so far, and con-
diticns stiA are promising. How nice
It is TO have records to our credit And
then Forecaster CARROT. in his wisdom
says Fair and continued warm"
At 9 o'clock this morning the ther-
mometer registered IS in the shade
downtown. At O'Clock IL had
mounted TO 96. These markings have
varied only fraction in the past three
days. and that's an unusual record even
for Washington. Sunday, the high
mark OF 96 was reached just before it
clouded up and became cooler.
The same condition hc.ds today. and
it is possible that IS or 90 viii be
reached before sundown.
There has beer. however, but one
prostratiOn from heat up TO 2 O'Clock
today Jesse GrNay- cOlored, fifty years
erected across the Chesapeake ana
Ohio canal at Jefferson street. was
overcome shortly ter noon. and tax
en- 10 the GeOrgetO IN University Hos
pital for treatment His condition Is
serious.
The humidity today is as great as it
was yesterday. and Prof. CARROT saws
that the same conditions probably wiz
continue for several days lie sees no
relief in sight Meanwhile. every per
son who can is making tracks for sea
shore and mountains
The Washington times., 1908-06-23
GOVERNOR SHELDON
BACK AT HARVARD

OF Nebraska, is one Of the $50 members
OF Harvard class Of '92 attending a
three-days' rcs1iOn here. President
Roosevelts class. so, celebrated its an
niversary last night with an Informal
"sonsfest" at the Algonquin Club.
About fifty members We're present
Nearly 90 members are hack 70 enjoy
the union.
commencement exercises at Harvard
take place tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1908-06-23
300 SLAUGHTERED
IN PERSIAN CAPITAL
Massacre Results From Or
ders of Shah-Bodies of
Dead Mutilated.

BERLIN. June "A dispatch re-
oeived from Teheran says that 500 per
sons, men. women. and children, pub
lIcars and soldiery, were killed there
today IN the bIoodiest massacre Of the
century.
Tonight the city is a shamble. Eiorers
surge through the streets. and q bloody
reign OF terror ts sweeping the entire
country.
The carnage. resulting from direct or
ders OF The shah, started in the streets
Of the capital today, when the imperial
artillery, opening fire on a mob which
surrounded the capitol moved down
hundreds in a leaden hail
AIaddened by the sight OF blood the
troops and citizens mingled I'm an IN
describable free-for-al butchery.
Bodies Of Dead and Mutilated.
Women and children were not spared.
The bodies Of the dead in many cases
were mutIlated beyond recognition
Limbs were CHOPPED OF. eyes gouged out
and noses and tongues srashed from the
dead bodies. Ccrpses Of women were
not spared. and indescribable Outrages
occurred on every hand.
Eighteen reform leaders were dragged
before the Shah, and, without even the
Formality Of a trial OF court martial
were condemned 10 death. Before the
order could be executed IN military
style. the mob seized them, and the
condemned men were literally cut TO
pIeces with sabers and daggers before
they could be stood up TO be shot.
The naddened mob Of bIoodthirsty y
troops were headed by leaders Of the
reactiOnary party who encouraged the
slaughter. and waving bloody garments
of their slain victims urged the troops
on to vengeance.
Cavalry Chases Refugees.
Following the butchery terror-strlck-
en- refugees who escaped the first swings
Of the maddeneG troops sabers and
lances. fed from the city. and drunken
cavalrymen are now in pursuit of the
refugees. The deserted district fell a
prey to plumber and the city is now
given over 10 loot and lust.
Couriers and signal codes have served
10 spread the news like wildnre through
out all Persia and the entire nation is
sad TO be in a mad revolt
The outbreak has been threatened for
several days and was precfpitated bv
an attack made on the house of parlia-
ment by a company OF Cossack soldiers.
presumably acting on orders from the
Russian government. which had been
Continued on Eleventh Page.l
The Washington times., 1908-06-23
WEATHER REPORT.

Warm weather continues from the
mississippi valley eastward but in the
West temperatures are moderate and.
in some places, quite low. Freezing
temperature was reported at Yellow
stone Park.
Showers were general from the Da-
kotas and Nebraska eastward through
the lower lakes, and there were also
local thunder showers in the South
Steamers departing today for Euro
pean ports viii have light variable
winds. mostly easterly. with generally
fair weather to the Grand Banks.
The Washington times., 1908-06-23
Tw0 Deaths Due TO Heat;
-Four Persons Opercon1e

NEW YORK. June 2S.-The death OF
two people from the unabated heat was
reported today. and four were added TO
yesterdays long list OF those prostrated
No relief is in sighF until Thursday at
the earliest according TO the officials
OF the Weather Bureau.
John Mccullough. a man OF fifty-elght.
The Washington times., 1908-06-23

TEMPERATURE.
Weather Bureau. Afflecks
The Washington times., 1908-06-23
Shernlan'S Illness
Causes Craze Fears

Grave fears are expressed in Wash
ington as a result OF Mr.. Sherman's
condition, for it is well remembered
here how weakened he was by a sim
liar illness in this city during the last
session Of Congress. At that time ne
had 10 undergo an operation, the result
Continued on Eleventh PGge)