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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-04-28
A LOCAL CAUCUS.
BY Montpelier Delegates to Republican
State Convention.

The Montpelier delegation to the state
convention met last evening and voted
to support Senator W. P, Dillingham; as
chairman of the state delegation at Bur
lngton tomorrow and selected Hon. j.
A. DeBoer to present his name. 1t was
also voted to support Frank L. Greene Of
st. Albans and also Gov. Proctor, if the
latter consents to become a delegate. No
preference was made for fourth delegate,
but it was left that the delegation would
support man who was known to be
favorable to Taft.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-04-28
ATH0L, MASS, BLOCK
DAMAGED $4,000
Fire in Largest Business Building il
Believed to Have Been Of In
cendiary Origin.

Athol. Mass, April 2s. The Webb
block, the largest business building
here, was damaged by fire today to the
extent of $4,000. -Four framen suf-
fered injuries The fire started out
SIDE Che building and IS believed to
aaye been Of incendiary origin.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-04-28
ro.NIenr IN BARRE.

George Sidney in Busy Izzy's Boo
die. Barre opera house.
Wonderland moving pictures, HRle's
pavilion.
Theatorium. 90 Main st.
Regular meeting. board Of alder
men.
Presbyterian church meeting
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-04-28
r. wv. simonds.
w. H. Bishop,
j. F. Mead,
COMMITTEES

The convention did not adopt plat
form, but left that function 10 the state
convention at Burlington to morrow.
Neither did the district committee de-
ciue on the date OF place of the second
district Republican, convention at this
time Montpelier, st. Johnebury and
White River Junction were mentioned for
the place. with ST. Inhnshury perhaps
leading, because it woilld be more neu-
trail ground for the Haskins- Plumley cons
gressional fight
The committee did select ex-Governor
VI w. stickney Of Ludlow to preside
over the district convention in June,
which will be held the day before the
state convention.
The delegates came to Montpelier to-
day with varying ideas as to who should
be elected as delegates. the following
names receiving the most notice: Gem
eral N. e. Williams Of Bellows Falls
and Maxwell Evarts representing what
IN known as the southern section, and
+. G. ButteriieId of North Troy. Leigh
ton r. Slack Of ST. Johnsbury and G. NJ.
Campbell of Lyndonviile representing the
northern district.
BY the time the convention was ready
to be called to order Evarts was practi-
cally out Of the question 30 far As the
sentiment from the southern section was
concerned. and Campbell was the Lead
ing man for a running mate to the Bel
lows Falls man. So there was nothing
tor the convention to do except to for
malIy ratify the pre-conrention choice,
which was done.
kNfIffat,1sf mama xrae raraaaxtfod &n hnf
der, while Il. H. Hoffman Of Lyndon pre-
sented the name Of Campbell,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-04-28
BRITISH DESTROYER
CUT In TWO TODAY
Two officers and an Engineer on The
Gala Are Reported to Have Been
Drowned in Encounter.

London, April 2s.-The British do.
Htroyer Gala was run down and cut III
SEeerness today Two officers and All
engineer are reported drowned,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-04-28
PRESIDENT DEFEATED
in THE SENATE, TOO
His BattIeship Program Failed to Go
Through BY Wide Margin,
Two Battleships Year
Decided Upon.

Washington, April ss.--By an over
whelming vote President Eoosevelt's
four battleship program failed yester,
day in the Senate, Just as it did in tn,
House. The amendment for four bat.
tleships was introduced by Senator
Tiles, and the fight for its adoption
was led BY Senator Beverdge. Twenty
three votes were east for the increased
program, the number largely being
made up OF recently elected senators.
Futy senators voted 10 support the
House and the recommendation Of the
Senate naval committee in favor of
luilding only two battleships.
The debate on the amendment lasted
tnFee days TO The exclusion of all other
matters. 1t was begun By Senator Bev-
cridge with an eloquent appeal for thu
support Of the President. At times the
discussion came near becoming aerimo,
rious especially sharp exchanges occur
ing between Senators Aldrich and Bev-
erluge.
1t was developed By Senator Allison
during. the debate that there is we'll
defined understanding among the SEN
ate leaders for the authorization of two
battleships each year. until the Aineri-
csn navy is regarded as sufficient To
meet any demands that may be made
upon it.
As finally passed, the bill carries ap.
preparations aggregating $l23, 1860,
and provides for the construction Of
two battleships and two ,colliets and
the purchase Of three additional colliers
the construction Of submarine and other
recessafv craft, and increase the pay
of officers and enlisted men, as well as
increasing both the pay and strength of
the marine corps.
President Comes Up Smiling.
Washington, April 2s. Two battle
ships a year Is what President Roose-
Welt says he has accomplished through
his fight for his naval program. Had
he been victorious in having four such
slips authorized at this session, the
United States could have dictated
terms Of disarmament to the nations
OF the world. The statement made last
night Is understood to reveal the Presi-
d,.nt's source Of strength in the naval
fight which has been waged so siren
uously. Furthermore, two ships this
year, with the promise Of two ships
year to follow, which the president has
accepted as bonafide stipulation on
tie part of the Senate, means simply 4
program which viii place the United
States in the front rank Of naval pro-
ercssion, but which fails to place it in
thp n0sition Of dicfatinp A caggation of
naval aggression.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-04-28
2ND DISTRICT
REPUBLICANS
Met at Armory Hall, in Mont
peller, To-day
70 ELECT TWO DELEGATES
First District Republicans Met In Bur
lington, With Party Harmony as
the Keynote Of the Con-
yention.

The second district Republican conven-
tion Of the state met at 2 o'clock this
afternoon in Armory hall, Montpelier,
to elect two delegates TO the national
Republican convention TO be held in Chi
cago in June. There were nearly 300
delegates in attendance. The conven-
tion opened with prayer by Rev. H. A.
Flint Of Montpelier. Hon. ]. H. Lucia
of Montpelier, chairman Of the district
committee, called the convention to or
der and introduced Hon. Allen NJ. Fietch-
er Of Cavendisl as temporary chairman.
Mr.. Fletcher was made permanent chair.
man. George n. Jeffries Of Burke and
Benjamin Gates Of Montpelier were nam
ed as secretaries Of the convention.
The following resolutions on the late
Amory Dawson were presented and
adopted by rising vote.
Whereas, since our last district con-
yention familiar figure has been Te-
moved by death, and
Whereas, in the death of Amory Dayi-
son the state Of Vermont has lost a
staunch Republican and man of ster-
ling worth, and
Whereas, the said Amory Dawson was
for many years chairman Of the COM
mittee OF the second congressional dis
trict, be it
Resolved, that we pay tribute to his
memory by adopting these resolutions
by rising vote, and order that the same
be inscribed on the records Of this con-
vention.
r. w. siTnonds.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-23
COLUMBIA YRUsT COMPANY
All WEST Hi
III. Treasurer r. b. braden see

Grantsville, Kanab, Logan. Moab,
Panquitch, Payson, Provo, st. George,
Salina, Salt Lake City
Washington Chelan, Hoodsport,
Newport. Orting, Republic, Sumas,
Wenatchee.
Wyoming-Big Horn, Cody. Jackson,
Pinedale, Saratoga. Sundance.
Applicants can secure information
on the examination from the United
States civil service commission, Wash
ington, ID. c., or from the forest SUI
pervisor at any of the places mem
toned in the seventeen states. Those
who wish to take the examination
should ask for application form 1893,
a copy of the use Book" and copy
of Information Regarding Employ
inent on the National Forests" The
papers in the examination will all be
forwarded to the civil service commits
sion and the results announced in due
time.
Experience, a thorough knowledge of
forest conditions and sound body,
rather than book education, are the
qualities sought in examining appli
cants who desire to become forest
rangers. The man must have the abil
ity, however, to make simple maps
and write intelligent reports upon for
est business connected with the po-
sition. A ranger must be able to take
care of himself and his horses in re-
gions remote from settlement and sup
plies. Necessary qualifications of ap-
plicants include the knowledge of trail
building, construction of cabins and
the ability to ride, pack and deal tact
fully with all classes of people. They
must also know something of the land
laws, surveying. estimating and seal
ing timber, logging, mining and the
livestock business.
The applicant should be thoroughly
familiar with the region of the coun-
try in which he seeks employment. In
Arizona and New Mexico the ranger
must know enough Spanish to con-
duct forest business with the Mexican
users of the nations forests Personal
equipment and horses for use in con-
nection with duty Of a ranger are fur
nished by the rangers themselves and
not by the forest service.
Working under the direction of the
forest supervisors the ranger patrols
the forests to prevent fire and trespass,
estimates. surveys and marks timber,
supervises and performs other duties
which man thoroughly familiar with
forested regions and possessing fair
education Is able to fulfil.
Only those men who are at least 21
years of age and not more than 4O Oh
good character. temperate and in good
physical condition are eligible to take
the examination. The salary paid to
beginners is SIS per, month. Com
pensation runs as high as $l400 per
year for rangers who have had some
experience and demonstrate their capa-
bility Still better places are open to
these men, for 1t is the policy of the
forest service TO fill vacancies in higher
positions by the promotion of rangers
who have proved their capacity.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-23
VARSITY TO PLAY
THE SAINTS TODAY
GOOD GAMES ARE EXPECTED AT
CHUTES PARK
Much Rivalry Exists Between the TWO
Teams, as Each Won Once in
Series Played In the
North

The University of California baseball
team. which arrived here from Berke-
lev at 9:45 Sunday morning, will cross
bats with the Saints today and tomor-
row afternoon at Chutes park. rms is
the first time that the Los Angeles
fan will have an opportunity of see
ing the fast Berkeley squad In actioh'
as this is the first southern trip ever
taken by the university baseball squad
Judging from the reports OF the
coaches both teams are in fine trim.
At any rate, considering the class or
ball that is being played by these
teams it seems certain that the game
will be a fast one.
The Berkeley boys have the reputa-
ton of being the heaviest SUCKERS IN
the north. There are six on the team
who surpass the 300 mark. Since the
return from the north Coach Hempel
has sent the varsity against the crack
high school team for two hours OF
stiff practice every evening. They are
all in fine trim with the exception or
First Baseman O'Rourke, who Is Ill.
He Will probably be substituted by
Workman of the high school team.
There is quite a bit of rivalry among
the players of the two teams, as each
team took one game in the series
PLAYED in the north. The Saints are
confident that they will take both
games, having the advantage or De-
ing at home.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-23
REDUCTION IN NUMBER
OF CONTESTS EXPECTED
Action of Harvard Faculty May Not
Affect Athletic Matches Arranged
for This Academic
Year
By ASS lated Press.

BY ASS lated Press
CAMBRIDGE Mass, March Pal
though the future outcome is proble-
matical it is generally believed at Har-
ward university the vote of the faculty
at a special meeting on Friday night
recommending an Intercollegiate agree
ment to reduce the number of inter-
collegiate contests, will have no effect
whatever upon any of the matches ar
ranged fer this academic year.
But in the opinion of many Harvard
men, there is a strong possibility of a
radical change next fall in the foot
ball schedule. There is even a pros
pect, it is asserted, that the schedule
may be cut to two games and that
the Harvard teams public activity in
this line of sport may eventually be
limited, though probably not this year.
to contests with Yale and one other
college, probably Dartmouth The
supporters of this plan take the view
that football should be put on a plane
with rowing, and that the football
team like the boat crew, should be
trained and developed for not more
than two or three contests.
At a conference last fall the New
England college presidents, in answer
to a request by President Eliot, voted
in favor of curtailing the schedule of
intercollegiate athletic contests.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-23
EDLSONS WIN II
INNING BALL GAME
OTHER AMATEUR EVENTS ARE
CLOSELY CONTESTED
Eagles Fall Into Third Place AFTER
Conflict with the Dyas-
CIines-Score
to 1

One of the longest games ever con-
tested in the California Winter league
resulted when the Edison club tried
conclusions with the Santa Barbara
team at Santa Barbara yesterday aft
ernoon in a fourteen-inning game, the
wire stringers winning by the close
score of to 3.
The Hoegee aggregation of this city
whitewashed the Santa Ana team at
Santa Anita, 3 to 0.
The contest at Santa Monica was
runaway game from start to hnlsh.
The Meeks team from Los Angeles
won from the Seaside club, Is to A.
The Felt Wokers of Dolgeville SUI
fered defeat at the hands of the Nc
Comicks, 4 to 3, on the Dolgeville dia-
mond.
Games in the Southern State league
were of a good nature, according to the
reports turned in. At JOY park the
Eagles and the Dyas-Clines played a
fairly classy game, the score being b
TO i'm favor of the Dyas-Clines.
The Salt Lakes still continue to lead
the league with perfect percentage
having defeated the Lordsburg nine
at Lordsburg to the tune of 10 TO o.
The Santa Anita club at Arcadia won
from the Morans by score of TO 5.
Following is the standing of the
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-23
CAR ON WAY
TO BAY CITY
DRIVERS MAKE SUDDEN CHANGE
IN PLANS
GO TO BAKERSFIELD FROM
MOJAVE
MANY Watch During Day, Expecting
Racers Would Reach Here, but
All Are SoreIy Dis
appointed

The American car, which was eX-
pected to arrive in Los Angeles yes
terday did not reach here and 1t Is
now improbable any of the recers will
strike this city.
All yesterday anxious watchers of
the race awaited patiently for the car
to reach here, while many left this
CITY in automobiles and on motorcycles
intending to meet the car on the ROAD
and accompany it to Los Angeles.
Among those who went was Mayor
Harper and his wife, who hoped to
meet the car at San Bernardino.
shortly after o'clock word was re-
ceived from Mojave that the car had
arrived there safely and then left for
Bakersfield at o'clock; would not
touch Los Angeles but would remain
in Bakersfield for a rest.
The news was a source of sore dis
appointment to those waiting the car
here. and when word was received that
the car would continue on its way TO
san Francisco few waited for anything
further but went home.
BAKERSFIELD, Cal, March ga
telephone message received here late
tonight says the American car left
Tehachapi at S:15 and that it should
arrive in this city by midnight.
OGDEN, Utah, March 22.-At 1:15
this afternoon the Italian car struck
out from Corinne, thirty miles west of
Ogden. Sixty-eight miles beyond
Corinne is the town of Kelton and
here the arrival of the Italian car is
anXiously awaited.
The French car, running third, is
now believed II be in the neighbor-
hood of Creston, Wyo.
The German car arrived at Laramie,
Wyo., late this afternoon and tied up
there for the night.
OGDEN, Utah, March 22.-The
italian car left ogden at 1890 p. IN.
today accompanied by several local
machines
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-23
SHOOT is HELD ON THE
REVOLVER CLUB RANGE
Efforts Are Being Made to Arrange a
Match with Marksmen Among
Sailors of Admiral
Evans Fleet

The Douglas family and dozen OF
en- envious imitators were on hand
sunday morning at the Revolver club
range. but aside from J. p. Holcomb's s
scnre of "a the remainder were just
turning into the stretch when the
Douglas clan was finishing. II Is
pretty hard to get away with these
Scotchmen when they make up theiI
minds to shoot and cut out all tneir
tinkering with sights and theorizing
The two Netherlands, another Scotch
clan which has just Joined the club,
are beginning to demonstrate medal
form, and at their present rate or I'M
movement may be prying some of the
trophies loose from the regular wear
ers in couple of months.
Efforts are being made to frame M up
q match with the sailors OF Auih.rai
Irvans, fleet on it's arrival at Los An
geles ports. AS there are some fne
revolver shots among the Jackies and
the local cranks don't feel like al
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-23
HORSES
TO 90 TODAY
TWO PURSES AND FOUR SELLING
EVENTS SCHEDULED
Evenly Matched Fields Should Result
in Close FinIshes-Sixteen Sell
ing Platers Will Start
the Fun
ny IRVING II. CLEMENT

Two purses and four selling races
make up the program for tins a1teriiooil
az Santa Anita park and 1t Is one Oh Tue
best cards ever offered on a Monuay
There are good horses in al OF .it1
races and they are evenly matcneu'
which will probably result in hotly con-
tested efforts and close finishes.
The fourth race is a purse for three-
year-olds and upwards at seven IuI-
longs. This will serve as the feature
event and as the weights have peeh ar
ranged it is an open affair.
Dominus Arvi won his last race IN
easy fashion, is at his best right now
and likes the distance. Veil is clever
filly and ran some excellent races on tne
eastern tracks last season. lngnam, al
though he won his last race, ran as il
short, and will probably show improve
ment today. Smirker, Raleigh ana Orl-
lene are in nicely at the weights they
are asked to carry and are good con-
sistent runners.
Opening Race
Sixteen selling plates will start the
days fun in the opening dash, ana tney
are about the average lot seen in these
kind of races as such good ones at Min
tia. La Chata, Don Domo, Norfolk, Al,
leviator and a number of other gooo
ones are carded to go.
Chipmunk, a good colt. will again
sport colors in the second race and
Schilling will ride. Madeline Musgrave
likes the route and Musgrave Will be In
the saddle. F'rieze. Annie Wells and
Bold have a lot of early speed ana are
rapid breakers at the barrier.
Thomas Flyer, Halaca, Port Mahone'
DR.. Simrall and Montclair comprise
well balanced lot that may be among
the starters in the third race and as all
are speedy and game they should put
up a good contest.
The poorest lot of the day go in the
fifth race, a mile and a quarter affair.
Freesias, Ell Primero, Sherry, Mounte-
Lank and Matador are the best OF the
bunch and that is not saying much.
The hardest race of the day is the
closing event, selling race at mile.
Silyerskin. Gateway, The Sultan,
Charles Paine, Master Lester, Uncle
Henry and Lucky Lad all are in good
form now and the one that has good
position at the barrier and good altert
boy at the post on his back will have
the advantage to get clear of the inter-
feIe that usually occurs right after
the start near the turn.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-23
TO EXAMINE THOSE WHO
WOULD BECOME RANGERS

WASHINGTON, March o. = The
United States civil service commission
has lust announced that examinations
will be held for the position of ranger
of the supervisors headquarters at
every national forest on April % and
"a. 1t is estimated that 800 more rang
ers will be required during the present
fiscal year than were on duty iast
wear, and eligibles to fill these vacan-
cies will be furnished the forest serv-
Ice hv the coming examination. The
examinations will be held in seventeen
states and territories at the following
places:
Alaska
Arkansas-Fort Smith.
Arjzona-Benson, Douglas, Flagstaff,
Nogales, Roosevelt, Stafford, Show
Low, Springe"ville.
California - Alturas, Bishop, Elk
Creek Hemet, Hot Springs (Tulare
countv). Los Angeles, Nevada City.
North Fork, Quincy, Salinas, San Luis
Obispo, Santa Barbara, Sisson, Sonora,
Weaverville, Yreka,
Colorado - Cillbran, Delta, Denver,
Durango. Estes Park, Glenwood
Springs, Gunnison, La Veta, Leadville,
Meeker, Monte Vista, Saguache,
Steamboat Springs, Westcliffe.
Idaho--BoiSe, Haley, luaho rams
Kooskia, Mackay, Meadows, Oakley,
Pocatello, st. Anthony, Salmon city,
Wallace, Weiser
Minnesota--Cass Lake.
Montana-Anaconda, Ashland, Boze-
man, Dillon, Great Falls, Helena, High
wood, Kalispell. Libby, Livingston,
Missoula, Sheridan. Thompson Falls,
Townsend.
Nebraska-Halsey
Nevada--Austin, Elko, Las Vegas.
New Mexico = Alamogordo. Albu-
querque, Captain, Magdalena, Santa
Fe, Silver City.
Oklahoma-Cache.
Oregon-Eugene, Grants Pass, Hepp-
Portland, Prineville, Roseburg, Sump-
ter Wallowa.
south Dakota-Camp Crook, Dead
wood.
Utah-Beaver Ephraim, Escalante.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-23
Declared Inevitable

g. Associated Press.
CHICAGO, March 22.-Prof. Albion
w. Small, the representative of the
University of Chicago on the Western
intercollegiate conference, said today
regarding the action of Harvard uni
Versity in reducing the number of in
tercollegiate contests:
Il am not familiar with conditions
in the east, but if they are at all SINH
lar to those recently prevailing in the
west, some such action as has been
taken by Harvard was inevitable. The
athletic features of the universities
have grown of late to overbalance
other work. and | fully believe that
other eastern universities will be COM
PEELED to follow the lead of Harvard.
In the west we have already taken
action by which tho number of con-
tests was reduced"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-23
NORTH WINS
BY SCORE
OF g TO D
SOUTH is VICTIM OF MUCH
BAD LUCK
GAME ENDS TOURNAMENT AT
CORONADO
Though They Did Not Score, Johnny
Rebs Played WeIl-J. A. Dris-
coll Is Yankees Star
Player
BY G. L. wARING

Special to The Herald
CORONADO, March 22.-The game
between the north and the south was
played today and concluded the weeks
tournament. The north won with a
score of 8 to 0. The score does not In
dicate the play, because the ball was
carried ilp and down the ground all the
lime. The south was unlucky on sew
eral occasions For the north j. A.
Driscoll was the star player, making
five goals for the Yankees. For the
south f. j. Mackey played the best
Mai. Colin Ross was the next best man
for the Confederates. :,
Next year Mr.. Mackey says he VIII
win. He will have a team out from
England and Mr.. Jenkinson says ne
will have a team from Calgary which
will play for the $4,000 cup offered by
the Coronado Beach company.
The tournament has been progressive
from the first. 1t began in arithmetical
progression and ended today in geom-
etrical progression because. the game
today was probably the best game Oh
the SERIES II A. Driscoll was the star
player for the Burlingame ana L. j.
Mackey was the star player Tor the
south The Yankees made good, put
the Johnny rebs played very goo1
game, and though they did not score a
goal they kept it in northern territory
a great deal of the time. If they had
had any practice together with ponies
that they understood the result might
have been different.
In Burst of Glory
The whole week has finished in
burst of glory and has been the best
tournament that has been brought Off
in Coronado for three years Next year
it will probably be better because some
foreign teams will compete for the Valu-
able Spreckels cup.
The races were very satisfactory. Z.
w. Clark won most of them. I. B.
Jenkinson and DR.. Boeseke also were
winners. DR.. Boeseke has Won the
Spreckels cup twice. c. w. Clark mas
won it once. In order to secure the cup
il must be won three times. The COM
petition in the future will be very keen:
The people at Coronado are determined
10 make this polo center. The field Is
right, the climate is right and all the
surroundings are right, including the
Hotel del Coronado. 1t is only a ques-
ton of time when polo and amateur
racing at Coronado will be the main
sporting feature on the Pacific coast.