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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-01
CHAUNcEY BOY A WINNER.
About $50 Dogs Of Quality Benched at
Valley Fair Show.

Brattleboro, Oct. 1.-The Valley fair
kennel show opened yesterday in con
nection with the Valley fair About $50
dogs of quality are benched and there
is particularly good showing of point
ers, English settlers, cocker spaniels, bull
dogs, airedales, Boston terriers and toy
spaniels.
NJ Il. Doherty Of Brighton, Mass, won
winners dogs with his Boston terrier
Dohertys Chauncey Boy. Pine Edge
kennels of Claremont, N. H., took simi-
lar honors in the bitch division with
Vuelta Flora. Col j. &. Estey of Brat
tleboro went through from novice to
winners with his airedalc bitch Royston
Babbctte. Another Brattleboro winner
was Mrs. q II. Welcomes English toy
spaniel King William, which took first
open and winners and five specials, The
dog winner in airedales was Champion
York, The Hayseed, owned by MIR. and
Mrs. Lothrop Hedge Of Milford, Mass.
An the judging was completed yester.
day except the general specials.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-01
LAsHER CHESS CHAMPION.
d. Tarrash Unable to Take The Title
From Him.

Munich, Oct. T. Emanuel Lasher, of
New York retains his title as chess
champion Of the world Yesterday he
won with surprising rapidity the 10th
and last game in his contest against
Or. Tarrasch of Nurremburg. Oh the
10 games played Tarrssch won three,
and five games were drawn. Dr. Tar
rasch played the white yesterday and
opened with Ruy Lopez which later,
however, developed into the four
knights game. There was something
Of struggle on the queens side, but
the Nuremburg master finally was
forced to sacrifice rock and this cost
him the game and the match.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-01
NEW POSTAL RATE TODAY.
Two Cents an Ounce For Mail Between
United States and England.

Washington, Oct 1.--Flet 2.cent post
age rates went into effect between the
United States and Great Britain at
midnight Beginning with this morn
ing the postage rate applicable to let
ters mailed in the United States, adj
dressed for delivery at any place in
the United Kingdom of Great Britain
and Ireland, is . cents an ounce or frae-
tion of an ounce.
Letters unpaid or short paid will be
dispatched to destination, but double
the deficit postage calculated at the
2-cent rate will be collected on deliv.
cry to the addresses.
This notable reduction in the post
age rates is effected under recent
convention between the two govern
ments and promulgated in an order of
the postmaster general some time ago.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-01
LOYAL LEGION.
Twenty Communicates Represented at
Meeting in Burlington.

Burlington, Oct. IT. Eightyfour COM
panlons representing twenty comman.
deries. were IN attendance At the open-
ina Of the coinmandery III geilief of the
Military Order of the Loyal Legion Of
the United States ii tIalAsssity yssssg.
slaY The commander chief Mat.
Cen Grensille NJ badge of New York
presided
The report of the recorder-inschiefs,
Col. Iobn r.. Nicholson III Philadelphia,
showed that the total membership Of
the order ii s,s4s. George DE +. Bar
ton. treasurer. in.chief, reported a bal
ance on hand May I, 1907, of S50,A00,
receipts for the year ending May /, 190s
S7s,953; disbursements for the same
period, $4,000.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-01
A Machine with Brains.

The editor Of the Burlington Clip
per has discovered "pi" line in some
Vermont newspaper that uses linotypes
in its composing room and announces
his preference for the intelligent com
positor with heart and brain" We
have never been able to find any heart
in linotype but short experience has
convinced us that IL has more brains
than many Intelligent" compositions
bennington Banner.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-01
DIG UP PADDOCK KEY.
Mrs Titus, Searchers Are Near Gold,
She Says

Lebanon, N. IT., Oct. 1.--"yictory Il
oursp exclaimed Mrs. Nellie NJ. Titus
when George Smith, one of the miners
who is assisting in the search for the
$4,000 in gold which Mrs, Titus says
she saw in vision buried on the FREE
dette farm, brought forth from the
"hole in the ground" an old fashioned
paddock key which she claims will un-
lock the big iron chest when it is tak-
en- from its hiding place. About Aug.
10 the search for the money was begun
and since that time a force of men
worked increasingly in vain attempt
to locate the money.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-01
ARRESTED AS EMBEzzLER.
Former Manager of Telephone Company
in Exeter Held in $1,000.

Exeter, N. H., Sept. SHRDLuDWk
Exeter, N. H., Oct. Charged witn
S3s from the New England
Telephone 4 Telegraph company, of
which he was formerly manager in this
town, Fred A. Green was held in bonds of
$4,000 by Judge H, A, Shute yesterday
for appearance at the October term of
the superior court at Portsmouth. Tnere
is also so-cailed technical charge against
Green, alleging enlbezzIement OF S000.S5.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-01
FLEET NEAR MANILA.
Expected to Arrive at Manila Early
Friday Afternoon.

Manila, Oct. LA wireless message
received from the American feet this
afternoon indicated it was less than
800 miles away and likely to arrive
early Friday afternoon. The cholera
situation is so much improved il is be-
lieved the shore festivities can be held
next week with perfect safety, but it
is now too late to change the plans,
The fleet win sail from Cavite after
coaling, on October TO-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-01
GOT ONE, OTHER FLED.
Montpelier Officer Was Called to Car
Barn to Arrest Them.

Officer Connolly Of the Montpelier pe-
lice, who is acting as chief during tho
absence Of Chief Durkee, got a tele.
phone call to the car barn yesterday
afternoon and he found two men. one
OF whom fled as the officer approached.
The officer eollared the other and car
ried him to the county jail When ar
raigned in court the fellow said he was
Tony Peian but denied that he was in
toSicated. His case was, therefore, con.
tinued to five o'clock today for trial.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-01
UNDER HORSES HEELS.
Fred w. Nelson Got Hurt at Montpelier
While Helping a Neighbor.

A Montpelier man, Fred w. Nelson,
who was kind enough to assist a neigh
Dor to move his household goods, was
also unfortunate enough to get severe
ly injured yesterday afternoon. He was
carrying q load when he lost his ban
ance and fell under the wagon Before
he could get out or be pulled out the
horse had kicked him in the abdomen
and one wheel had gone over his lSdy.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-01
TRAPPED A BIG BEAR.
Ripton Hunters Got Beast Which
Weighed 1e5 Pounds.

ATiddlebury, Oct. I'D. J.. Leno and
NJ. Il. Day Of Ripton, who have been
setting traps for big game, scored suc-
cess Teusday. They found their traps
had been pulled away and on trailing
the woods they ran across bear, the
guilty party. They shot the animal
and brought it home 1t weighed 1866
pounds and measured feet AIN
inches.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-01
SERVING SUMMONS.
Sheriff Tracy and Men Were B.lsy in
This City To-day.

Sheriff Tracy and some of his deputies
were busy in this city to-day serving
eapiases in cases brought by the Wash
ington county grand jury, which reported
its findings yesterday. Seven were served
this forenoon and there were said to
be as many more to be served, all in
liquor cases.
Among the capiases served to-day
were these: Dan Gibbons, alleged stat
utory rape; Rudolph PATTI, alleged SELL
ing; Mrs r. PATTI, alleged keeping IL
quor; Charles Pelky, alleged larceny.
Two Others were Mrs. T. Canonica
for alleged keeping and selling and Mrs.
i. Berini for the same,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-01
MRS. LoNGwoRTH BACK.
Guest at White House While Husband
is Campaigning.

Washington, Oct, Mrs. Nicholas
Longworth returned to Washington
yesterday from the West and until af-
ter the election will remain at the White
House as the guest of President and
Mrs. Roosevelt. She was accompanied
by maid and bull dog. and was met
al the station by a White house car
riage.
She occupies the apartments which
we're hers when she was Alice Roose-
welt. Representative Longworth is
campaigning in the West and the Long
worth home here will not be opened un-
til November.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-01
DEFERRED ACTION.
Montpelier High Not Quite Ready to
Vote to Play Goddard.

At meeting of the Montpelier high
school athletic association held yester-
day afternoon to decide whether they
would play Goddard seminary at foot
ball this fall, it was voted to lay the
matter on the table for one week, when
it will be definitely decided
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-01
B. & M. SHOPS TO LEAVE.
Materials Already on Way From Law
renee to Somerville.

Lawrence, Oct. 1.-The Boston &
Maine railroad shops in South Law
renee will soon be a thing of the past.
Several months ago the shops closed,
hut the officials said the shut down
was only temporarily.
Now, however, the stock formerly
used IN the manufacture and repair of
ears Is being loaded on freight trains
and forwarded to the shops at Somer-
vile. When this work is concluded, it
Ii understood that the dismantling of
the shops will be ordered, and they will
be no longer operated.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-01
TO JURY TODAY.
Case of Rutland Man Charged With
Murder of Santofo.

Rutland, Oct 1.-The case of Vito
Turcanna charged with the murder Of
Accarito Santoro last July, went 10 the
Jury at noon today. The jury was EN-
pannelled this afternoon in the case Of
Vincenzo Giora who was indicted for
the same murder.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-01
WRIGHT GETS FIRST PRIZE.
Check For $1,000 Sent Him BY Aero
Club For Longest Flight.

Paris, Oct 1.-The Aero club today
sent Wilbur Wright check for 81 900
as the winner of the prize for the long
est flight over a prescribed course.
This is the first prize Wright has won
in Europe. The official time was hour
7 minutes and 11M seconds. The flight
Of hour, 81 minutes and 25 seconds
was not considered at it was not made
before sunset.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-01
Marriage At City Han Today.

Antonio Galfetti and Teresa Monti
were united in marriage at the Office Of
the city clerk today, the ceremony be-
ing performed by Mr.. Mackay as justice
OF the peace. Mr.. ard Mrs. Calfetti
will reside at 154 Seminary street.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-01
TONIGHT IN BARRE.

Odd Ladies' fair, Woodmen's hall.
Annual meeting. Barre band.
The Comique picture show, A.
Tomasi black.
Theatroium, 40 Main street.
Massucco's theatre, Scampini block.
Moving pictures, Halc's pavilion.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-01

Franklin, Oct. l.--v. w Powell has
been appointed town clerk Of this town
to succeed q. W. Robie, who resigned
after holding the Office N years.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-01

Roland G. White Of Cleveland, Ohio,
4 native Of Townshend, and former
student of Leland and Gray seminary,
Townshend, has given 81 900 to increase
the endowment Of the seminary.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-01
TALK OF THE TOWN.

Miss Katherine Stone of Cabot is vis-
iting at the home OF ner sister, Mrs. p,
y. IAadd, OF Upland avenue,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-01
AERONAUT WENT UP
ALTH0' BADL \ BURNED
Bonetta Injured While Getting Ready til
Ascend at Brattlshoro Fair--was
Taken to Hospital Afer His
Descent.

Brattleboro, Oct 1.-The popularity Of
the Valley fair was evidenced yesterday
by the record breaking crowd OF 10000
people While the quantity OF articles
in floral hall did not equal that Of for.
mer years, the quality was never ex-
cellcd. Everything considered, the rae
ing was very good. There were many
close finishes and few that could be
described in stronger terms. Prettier
races than the 2:a0 stake pace, wnica
brought out four side wheelers, are sell,
dom seen on half mile rings.
just before making an ascension in his
balloon Bonette was badly burned about
the face and body with gasoene used in
making hot air for the bag He made
the ascension and was taken to Memo
rial hospital after he landed. He is in
very bad state and probably will not
be able to 60 up to-day.
The summaries:
2:17 Pace, 2:t4 Trot, Purse $500.
Mikado, cs, William Noonan,
Vergennes ,.....,....... 3 A |
Blue Ribbon, rm, L. .. Allen,
Middlebury a.......,.. l i 2 3 4
Rex, chs, II. A. Harding ... 2 2 3 A 3
Ned Cole, chg, i. kittredge,
Woodsville, n. II. ...,.... 4 3 4 2 2
Time, 2;lsh, 2:lsA, 2:l6A, 2:ls,
2:20.
2:3o Stake Pace, Purse $500.
Lady Isle, 5m, Newport Stock
Farm Observation-Disclosures. ! ]
Mardell, chg, w. f. Bennett, Som
erville. Mass ............ 2 2 3
Silver Heels, chg, Utton & Son,
Morrisyille Observation-Disclosures. 4 4 2
Candy Girl, bm, John Leamy, Gard
ner, Mass. ...........,t.. 3 3 4
Time, 2:l6, 2:l6h, .2:ldA
2:4o Pace, z:16 Trot, Put.e 5000,
Dolly r., BIN, George Russell,
keene, N. II. .,...,.......... j ! !
Rose Baker, GIN, L. o. Allen, Mid
dlebury ..,......L..,...... 2 4 2
Hartford Girl, bm, John Burton,
White River Junction ........ 3 2 3
Pandoras, bg. George T. Barnes. 4 3 4
Time, 2:26h, 2:29A, 2:261a.
The Washington times., 1908-03-29

to Berlin, and St Petersburg and back
by way of Vienna In 1898 he visited
New York, and walked 20 Chicago and
into Canada. but his longest and most
adventurous tour began IN 1894 and
lasted six years, although It was real
ly subdivided Ito several shorter
tours.
The little trip which he has Just
started win probably occupy two years
II there Is no interruption. His timer
airy Is as follows:
London. Dover, Calais, Paris. Stras-
burg. Budapest. Bucharest ODESSA.
SebastopCl Batoum. Causcasus. Te-
heran. Afghanistan. India, China,
japan, Siberia, Russia, and so back to
London.
Just before staring NJ Grandin told
me OF some Of the many thrilling ex-
periences which he has had during hts
walks in strange countries. The most
unpleasant was during his grand
tour Of six years. when he was Rr-
rested in Abyssinia by King MenelilI's
soldiers who took him for an Italian
spy.
The Washington times., 1908-03-29

brancbes for more than six hours n
party OF Arabs came slong and the
lions decided that IL was time u 90
home. The Arabs looked on him with
SUSPICION. and were disposed to make
him q prisoner. but some OF the party
were suffering from eye troubles, and
he was again enabled 20 turn his skill
to account By giving them relief He
then became immensely popular with
them, and was invited 20 Join the
tribe. but after spending SIX months
in a tent In the desert he began to
feel the longing for travel again. and
he resumed his walk
IL Grandin met his only accident IN
rather a prosatc manner. He was
walking BY the seashOre In his own
country, and was passing along the top
q cliff when the soil gave away,
and he sid over the edge The cliff
was about ninety feet high, but half
way down he crashed into a thick
growth OF bushes on ledge He lay
there for several hours with a broken
leg before he was rescued.
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Frenehmen Poor Travellers.

NJ Grandfn does not think much OF
his cOuntrymen as travellers The
Englishmen are the greatest travellers
in the world" he said. and when I
say Englishmen mean Americans an
we'll, for after all they are the sans
people to the outside world. whatever
their domestic differences may be. The
Englishmen and the Americans adapt
themselves 70 the ways OF whatever
country they may be IN and get along
well with the natives The Germans
come next
I have met many Englishmen and
Germans On my travels. but few
Frenchmen- The Frenchman IS a bad
traveller. He wants his absinthe frappe
and his cafe nCir in the desert or
on Tt stepDes. he is not satisfied
with a tent and q blanket He wants
his Paris wherever he goes. and II
he settles anywhere he makes his
Paris grow up around him But he
cannot carry II with him Therefore,
he IS & bad traveller X y.
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Contempt for Haste.

NJ Grondin has nothing but contempt
Tor the travellers who rush through
a country IN trains, and motor-cars.
ard steamboats,. What do they see
or learn OF the people OF OF the seen
ery2" he said I see the country T.
self at NY leisure, and not from the
window OF a flying railway carriage. I
find out all about the crops and the
prod Ice Of each country I pass
through I meet the real people. the
peasants and workuen IN their homes.
and talk 70 them Sld dnd out what
they think and what the suffer. and
what they enjoy I never stop at IN
Inn, If I can help It. 1T an inn one
learns little.
7 go 10 a decent looking house in
the village. and I ask for shelter. II
they ask for pay I give them what
they ask, md II they do not I leave
q little money on the table when I
leave IN tbs morning have returned
three or four times to the same house.
and have always been welcomed.
There IS no travelling like this Tor
obtaining health and enjoyment. and
there IS no better way Of seeing the
world Sometimes nave walked
thirty miles IN day. but sometimes
I only walk five II come 10 a place
which attracts me stay there as long
as I like II there IS nothing 70 in
terest me I go on am fifty-eight
years old now, and expect 70 con
tinue walking for al least twelve years
more. When am too old 70 take long
walks I NAV settle down on my estate
in France, but even then think 1
VIII continue 70 take little jaunts.
such as may be suited 10 ny age"
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which he found very unpalatabie He
has not been able 70 identity It with
sny grain used for food by Europeans.
but the black soldiers seemed 20 enjoy
II. and thrive on f.
Finally he bribed MS guards to re-
move his chains. but while they spent
the money in getting drunk on alb
sinthe they kept sober enough TO rem
der Il impossible for him 20 escape.
He was kept IN close confinement IN
this way at Adowa FOR more than two
months. and then one day he was or
dered 20 get ready 20 walk again. In
company with his captors he walked
800 miles across the desert TO Macalle.
where he was brought before Ras
Magacha. one or King Menelfk's gen
erals. He managed TO convince him
that he was not spy. but a harm
less French tourist Ras Magacha
concluded that he was quite mad and
set him at liberty
The Washington times., 1908-03-29

-aad taught by q correspondence
school system. at that. The Interna-
tlonal school of Aeronautics has been
established at los West Forty-ninth
street, New York, and a branch IN
Paris. at 81 Rue Servan.
''Ballooning win lead as q sport all
over the world IN 1908, and many as
tensions viii be made daily Attempts
VIII be made to win the Gordon Ben
nett trophy and the Lahm Cup, and to
exceed Count de Vaulxs long distance
record of remaining IN the air forty
four hours"
This is the prediction OF Charles
J. Glidden. Of Boston, whose remark
able performance in a series Of In
ternatiOnal tours by automobile Is now
succeeded by q resolution TO make
balloon asCensiOns in all countries He
was q member Of the contest commit
tee In the second Gordon Bennett Cup
race, and IS active in the organization
OF aero clubs. These long distance
tests excepting the Gordon Bennett
race. which takes place in Germany
will be made in the United States,
where the best facilities are offered and
where dependence can be placed on the
winds. A long-distance sail from Dali
las. Tex, 20 the Canadian provinces.
2.5y9 miles before the sea Is reached. is
almost assured during nine months OF
the year.
The navigation OF the air is advanc-
ing - rapidly that hooks are out Of
date by the time OF issuance from the
press. and eNperimenters have been
constrained 10 solve each step for
themselves because there was no way
In which they could ascertain tho re-
suits accomplished by other workers
IN the same fields.
The Washington times., 1908-03-29

From MacaIIe ne started across he
country for Adds Ababa. 9Ienelik's
capital. and on the way he gained the
confidence Of the natives by curing
several OF them OF the eye complaints
so prevalent in that country. he thus
turned The knowledge he had gained
during brief course as a student
with famous ocuiist, 70 advantage
His fame as a healer went before him.
and Menelik sent for him as soon as
he arrived az the capital and received
him very kindly A retInue o. ser
wants and Greek cook were placed
at bis disposal. and he was urged 20
stay as long as re liked During his
royal fetes.
The Washington times., 1908-03-29
Three Courses in School.

The international School OF AerOnau-
ties offers three courses: The first.
covering spherical balloons, the second
dirigible balloons, and the third con-
trivances heavier than cir machines.
II is the duty Of the technical stan TO
supply new material and additions to
the courses whenever an advance IN
the art makes Il necessary, and as
these men are the n0st eminent IN
their profession and in close touch
with the school management. TIE stu
dent viii have She benefit Of the latest
process and Development
Three lessons are sent at a time for
study and the students answer the
questions that accompany them. With
the next set Of lessons the answers TO
the questions Of the first are forward
ed, that the student may make com
parsons and check his understanding
or the WORK The lessons are prepared
with the text matter on one side OF the
sheet. the other side 10 be used for
making notes. The courses viii be
completed with supplementary lessons
in dirigibles and aviation by Colonel
Espltallier and Captain Ferber.
The equipment OF the school office IS
complete, and the library. in addition
70 al the latest works on aeronauuc
subjects, has files OF all the aeronaut-
>
ton OF photographs Of all types OF ap-
paratus and hundreds OF stereopucon
views There are also models or air
ships and aerOplanes built IN the best
French factories. a model OF a spheT-
ical balloon for practical demonstra-
ton, motors, wood q n metal screw
prOpellers. supplies Instruments, and
accessories, for aerO1auts. fabrics
ropes. and vernish for aeronauticaI
work
Upon completion OF the course, the
student will be awarded a certificate
Of proficiency.
Albert c. Triaca, founder and d.
rector Of the school, was connected
with the New York School Of Autono-
bile Engineers as director OF the for
eign department he is a pilot licensed
by the Aero Club Of France. and for
the last year IN Europe has devoted
his energy to careful study OF the con-
structiOn and management OF balloons
and heavier-than-air machines. HIS
work brought him inso close contact
with Farman Santos Dumont, Ferber.
and other aviators and aeronauts- Ne
Is planning a tour OF the principal
cite and towns OF the United States
10 Interest the people in aeronauticss
and says: I am sure that in a time
not so TAR away we viii assist 70 the
practical triumph OF the heavier
than-air machine.
The Washington times., 1908-03-29

the Sahara desert when he saw a very
business looking lion approaching
There was a palm tree near. and al
though n. Srandin IS not much OF a
climber. he managed 70 shin I'D the
tree In record time. reaching a position
Of comparative comfort Just as the lion
arrived at the bottom OF the tree
The lion seemed 70 be rather disap-
pointed and sat down to wait. BY and
by bis family Joined him. and Mr..
and Mrs Leo and their two cubs spent
the day az the foot OF that tree
Toward nfghsfan. when II Grsndin
had occupied his quarters n the
The Washington times., 1908-03-29

f6T JUST began" he said. 1T oc-
CURED TO me one day that I
would like to see the world,
so I started on a long walk
and did not stop until had crossed
Europe and back again.
Il was at one time a geographical
craftsman in the French ministry Of
war and rs I worked at my drawing
table I often thought that I would
Ike to see the countr .es which was
mapping for our soldiers. Then in
her;ted a little fortune. and I ceased
work and went to live at my chateau
ct Les SIureauX- 1 soon got tired Of
fdleness and the idea struck me that
I might take q long walk and see
some OF the countries that I had
made maps OF.