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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-24
TALK OF THE TOWN.

Harry Gage Of Burlington is visiting
Henry Denning.
Miss Lena Abhiatti il IN at her homo
lon Bolster place.
Frank Abbiatti began work to-day at
the New England fruit store
H. p. Baldwin and daughter AIine left
to-day to visit relatives in Barton.
George E. Huntington Of Washington
was in the city to-day on business.
W. Frank Harris and Fl. j. LeRow
vent to Calais to-day On business
visit.
Dr. p. r. Duffy left this noon for Hart
ford, Conn, on a few days business
trip.
Robert Q. Mcdonnell went to Quincy.
Mass, to-day on few days business
trip.
Mrs. Earl Freeman Of Richmond is
visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Charles
sharkey
II. P. Baldwin's picture framing estab-
Iishment win be closed until Saturday
evening.
The lady who left her umbrella AT
Moses Charbonncau's shoe repair shop
can Get It BY calling at this Office
Mr.. and Mrs. II. Nj. Bessey and chill.
dren and Miss Jennie Watkins viii leave
tonight for GAINESVILLE, Ohio, to reside.
James Marion has lost a bunch Of
keys which he would like to have the
finder return to the corner cigar store.
Cherrie Jctfords and Margaret McDon-
aid left yesterday morning for OId Or
chard Beach, where they will spend the
summer.
sErs. G. r. Livingstone and daughter
Myrtle went to Concord, n H., last
night for several weeks visit with
relatives.
An exciting game Of base ball is ex-
peeted Saturday when the Italian Ath-
Ietic club team and the TIibernians play
at the trotting park. Knapp will pitch
for the Hibernians. The game will be
called at s:l5.
The Woman's Missionary Circle win
hold its annual meeting IN the UNIVERSAL
ist church parlor Friday afternoon at
2:45. Mrs. Bates win lead and the
watehword is Love" It is earnestly
requested that an interested will be il
attendance, as matters Of Importance are
to be considered.
Among arrivals at the Hotel Otis last
evening and to-day are George B. Brown,
F. 6. Ranney, A. H. Richardson, W. II. |
Pitkin. A. X. Afgot. Boston; S. Samachi,
F. Retain, Burlington; v. D. Lukens,
Hudson, n. VI L. X. Dunbar. Littleton,
n. H.: AIr and Mrs. L Phillips, Brook
line. Mass; Z. J. Edwards, Chicago; d.
Kramer. New York; Mr.. and Mrs. +. A. /
Wright. Lowell; H. Gutehens Beloit,
Kansas.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-24
University Conferred IS De-
grees in Course Today
Graduating Exercises Were Held al til,
Strong Theatre and Were Largely
Attended--The Special Honors
Awarded.


Burlington, June 24.--s'rhe 1o4th
commencement exercises Of the univer
sity Of Vermont were held in The Strong
theatre being largely attended, A total
OF SIS degrees IN course were conferred
III which SO were In the academic de-
partment and 80 III the medical. Hon
orary degrees we're conferred also as
follows:
T. Z. d. L. Iarnard coburn, class Of
1859 Of Chicago; Judge John H. Wat
son Of Montpelier; Attorney Tracy L.
JeiTords, 1886 Of Washington, d. G.
A. M, Major william Sullivan Pierce,
1854, United States army; Capt. H. III,
Tebbetts Of Burlington.
f. r., 9. d. HaslSins Of Schenectady,
N. Y.
Special honors In the class OF 1908
were granted TO Alfred II. TIeininger Of
Burlington in economies; to Levi Pease
Smith Of Burlington in English; first
prize in medical college. 10 Frederick
Dcrr Carr Of Corning, N. Y.; second
prize To Ernest II. Bnttles Of Brandon;
Ex-Governor Woodbury. clinic prize, to
A. H. Fenton Of Gloucester, Mass. The
exercises were followed BY the corpora
tion dinner at the Van Ness house, to.
night the presidents levee viii be Civ.
en- at his residence.
AT the meeting Of the trustees this
forenoon the resignation Of Elias Ly-
man Of Burlington was accepted, and
Di. r. r. Kidder of Toodstock was
elected to fiu the vacancy, be having
been selected by vote Of the alumni.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-24

Bethel June 24s--A very pleasant
wedding was celebrated today at high
noon when Oliver Stewart Kerr cf
Mortified and Edna Diana, only daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs, Phmmer Martin
Of this town, were united in marriage
BY the Rev. n. w. Sharpe Of North
field, who used the single ring service.
The bride was handsomely gowned In
white batiste and carried i bouquet of
bridal roses, while her attendant, Miss
Bessie Hubbard Of Granville wore white
over light blue and carried white carna-
tions. John whitney Of Mortified ac-
companied the groom.
The wedding party entered the par
lor, which had been decorated with
ferns and daisies, to the strains of
Of MendeIshopn's wedding march,
played BY Miss Neya Claain, The
ceremony was witnessed by relatives
and friends, and at the conclusion Of
n wedding breakfast was served. The
happy couple took the north-bound az.
ternoon train for short wedding trip,
the bride being gowned ia blue SILK
princess dress with hat Of Alice blue.
On their return Mr.. and Mrs. Kerr
will take up their residence Ia North
field, where Mr.. Kerr has been pop
uiar and efficient clerk in the grocery
store of G. E. Richards for the last
five years. The bride, in her short res
idence Of less than year in town. has
won for herself host Of friends who
will wish for them much happiness, AS
tine many beautiful gifts Of silver,
glass and china received by her give
loving expression.
Among those from out Of town who
we're present at the wedding were Mrs.
Margaret Kerr, mother of the groom;
Mr.. and Mrs. viii Kerr, Mr.. and Mrs.
Horace Whitney Of Northfield; Mr.. and
Mrs. r. RI Perry VI Barre; Mr. and
Ms. John Kerr, Mrs. Wallace Bailey,
Mrs. Elizabeth Emerson and Mr. Er-
nest Chase Of Rochester and others
from town.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-24
WILL MEET AT LAKE MoREY.
Annual Meeting Of Connecticut Waller
Chois Union on August IL.


The next meeting Of the Connecticut
Valley Choir Union will be held in The
Casino at Lake Morey, Fairlee, VI, on
August II, 1908. The officers for the
ensuing year are:
President. Rev. G. II. Shank, New
bury, Vt; 1st vice-president, Mrs. W.
L. Murfey, North ThetforI, Vt; End
vice president. Mr. Linwood Taft. Post
Mills, VT; secretary, Mrs. a. w Barnes
North Thetford, VT; treasurer, Miss
Hattie s. Putnam, Fairlee, VT libra.
rian, Nfr. Geo A. Jenkins, Bradford,
vt. The union is in fine financial
condition and is now in a position to
do much better work than has been
accomplished in the past, great credit
Of which is due its directors, Rev. II. J..
Kilbourn 81 Maiden, Mass who has
labored untiringlv for its success. The
executive committee OF Fairlee have
arrangements well uDder way for
very profitable as well as social meet.
ing.
Rehearsals viii be held IN the morn
ing and afternoon with grand con
cert in the evening.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-24
Caused Arrest Oi willard
Mckinley ii Montreal
FOR THE BARRE POLICE
S. H. FOrsyth HAD Complained sc local
Chief Of Lose Of Jewel and Tgaeess
Were Set to Work on Mrfsinlsy,
VINO Formerly Worked Here.


Chief Of Police David Faulkner has
received 4 telegram from the detective
department Of the Montreal police that
Willard McGinIey, u man who II want
ID ii this city for alleged grand larceny
had been arrested there end was being
held for the arrival Of The Barre police
and that be had consented to como to
Barre without extradition. The arrest
grew out Of a complaint made ID Chief
Faulkner some three weeks since by S.
II. Forsyth, who had valuable dia-
mond ring stolen from his Office
Mckinley was for Il time employed al
Mr. Forsvth's Office and suspicion point
ed to him. Chief Faulkner communI-
cetcd with the police Of Halifax, where
Il. was thought that Mckinley Nigh:
be, and also with the police Of Montreal
The local police head received commu-
nication from the Halifax police, stat
ing that Mckinley had been there and
was wearing diamond ring, which
might or might not be the one that he
IS alleged to have stolen in Barre, and
that he had left for Montreal. Tho
Montreal authorities were then eominu-
rlicated with, and McGinley was spot
ted BY detective and placed under ar
rest.
Chief raullner left this afternoon
for Montreal and will arrive with Mo-
G.inley tomorrow and he will be given
a hearing in city court.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-24
ELDERLY MAN KILLED.
William 9. Bartlett Thrown From
Wagon When Horse was Frightened,

Danville, June pi William G. Bart
lett, an elderly man, was killed on the
road near the Colby place yesterday af-
ternoon, being thrown from his wagon
when bis horse became frightened by
IN automobile. lie was nearly so years
Of age His wife died four years ago.
and he leaves three daughters, Mrs.
George Gle Of West Danville, Mrs.
George Smith Of Peacbam and another
7sarried daughter in Rutland, and one
son, Allen B. Bartlett Of Danville. The
automobile is thought to have been
driven by a st. 1ohnsbuTy man.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-24
ANNEXED A @yn EASILY.
Spectators Held Their Breath Until
They saw The Broncho jog Peacefully.

~AANJ - y ~AeN NNAt~A-~ SNA = ~ srsS z
The sale Of horses conducted BY Al.
7. SENEGAL of Lowell, Mass, at john
ston & jones livery stable yesterday
afternoon was attended by hofscmen
from far and near The entire carload
Of 20 horses was disposed of for prices
ranging from $42 for d horse thar had
apparently been used some" Ii Sl0s,
which William Rock gave up for the
pacing mare "Efie shannon at pFi-
vate sale.
G. II. Harmon Of Lowell, Mass, was
the auctioneer and the way that he rat
tied off descriptions of the good points
cf the animals showed that be was no
novice at the business,
"A feature which attracted consider
able attention was the ease with which
Clyde Wiley annexed five dollars Of
the money belonging to Charles Barney,
who is employed at the stable. Il. B.
Wiley had invested small amount in
Il hronch6, and this started discussion
as to the arideabiIitys Of the beast and
barney offered 10 bet VI that Clyde
Wiley could not ride the cayuse to
North Barre and return without sew
eTing Ills Connection with the saddle.
Accordingly the horse was led intS
the yard and saddled and bridied. and
Wiley straddled the saddle, while the
spectators held their breatlls. After
tense moment of suspense The man
who held the abroncs loosened his hold
md the crowd held their breath some
more. but there was nothing doing as
the brute took an easy jog To North
Barre and back and Clyde annexed tho
Ave.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-24

Montpelier Newspaper Reporter and q
Barre Young Woman Married.

MarshfaId, June 24--At noon today
occurred the marriage Of Miss Jessie
Emma Huse, daughter Of Mrs. Evelyn
Ifase Of Barre, to Laurence A. Kelly of
Montpelier, the ceremony being per-
formed at the home Of the brides
sister. Mrs. Fl. VIZ. Bassett. Only the
near relatives Of the contracting par
ties were present. The bridal party
stood beneath an arch Of evergreen and
Wild roses, from the center Of which
wAs suspended = wegdiae bell. The
Rev. T. f. Currier Of Cabot, friend
II the bride, was the officiating clergy
man, the ring service being used.
The bride was becomingly gowned III
champaign-colored voiI over light blue
and she carried roces The bridesmaid,
who was her sister, Miss Elena May
IIuse wore white mualin and carried a
bouquet Of sweet peas. The best man
was Paul Kelly, brother Of the groom.
Following the ceremony d wedding
dinner was served The dining room,
too, was pretty decorated, the features
being white daisies and ferns. AIr. and
Mrs Keity left on 4 short wedding tour
and on their return win reside in Mont
pelier. where the groom Is employed as
a reporter on the Evening Argus.
The wedding is the result Of a school
romance, they having met at Montpel
icr seminary as students, the bride, In
the stenography department and Mr.
Kelty III the academic department The
bride, following her course III the semi
nary, has been toll operator in the
Barre telephone exchange for three
years. Mr.. Kelty viii be remembered
IS former conductor on the Barre ard
Montpelier electric railroad during his
school days On bis graduation IN 1905
he entered the employ of the Montpel-
tel Argus. Both have many friends iii
Barre and Montpelier who will Join III
extending congratulations
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-24
HEARD HIS CRIES.
John McSherry Probably Drowned in
The Connecticut River.

Brattleboro. June e4--John Nc.
Sherry, workman on the new dam
across the Connecticut. between ver-
non and liinsdale, N H. probably was
drowned yesterday Persons on the
Vermont shore heard calls for help and
gaw i man splashing III The river. He
sank and the body did not come To the
surface II IL thought that McSherry
went To HinsdaIe and on his return un.
dertook to swim across the river, SO
that the foreman would not know
where he came from.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-24
VETERAN cHoIR DIRECTION.
Andrew ]. Phillips Died in Montpelier
This Forenoon.

The veteran choir director, Andrew =
Plinips Of Montpelier, died this fore
noon at lOsSO At his home Id that city
after an illness Of several weeks with
q liver trouble lie was born in Hart
ford, this state, in is41. He came TO
Barre academy under spauIding and
when but II years Of age he directed
the choir of the Methodist church here.
Hc then studied under Profs. Guilmant
and Wheeler in Boston. after which Ne
took the position Of chorister Of Christ
church in Montpelier, which ne held IN.
I'll 1870 when he went to st. Louis and
later to Chicago. On returning 70
Montpelier he again assumed the direc-
torate Of Christ church choir. He rel
signed last April on account Of poor
health.
He leaves two brothers, sister, bis
wife and one son, T. Redfeld Phillips,
a Montpelier attorney.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-24
CLOSE LOCAL CONTEST.
Judge E. W. Gibson Beat W. H. vinton
in Brattleboro Caucus.

Brattlsboro. june 24-The RepubIi-
can caucus held yesterday to elect dell
egates to the Windsor county conven-
ton in Newfane July 8 was the hot
test thing Of its kind ever pulled OF
locally. The opposing delegations were
lined up in favor Of Judge f. w Glib
son and Of of " H yiHton for county
senator. The result Of the vote was
sss for Gibson and t2s for vintou.
Triends Of both men have made an ac-
tive canvass through the county dur
ing the past week and Il is almost GER
tain that the defeated candidate at the
caucus win not carry bis efforts to the
convention.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-24
MRS. MELoRA E. PERKINS
Died Suddenly Last Evening, aged "A
Years.

Years.
Melora Elvira Perkins, wife Of Waiter
L. Perkins Of "a Academy street. died
last evening at S:l5 o'clock ct the City
hospital, after an apparentIy successful
operation on Saturday Of last week.
Death came suddenly and was due 10 ,
weakening 81 the heart action, caused By
the trouble necessitating the operation
Mrs. Perkins was tho only daughter
Of The late Chester b. and Elyira Tillot-
son, and was born in Wolcott, February
q, 1854 In 1880 she moved with her
parents TO East Montpelier, and her life
since that time has been spent in this
vicinity, living in PlainHeld, Montpelier
and Barre She was united in marriage
with Mr.. Perkins October IA. 1885, aud
had been q faithful and loving wife.
In her early years she attended Mont-
pelier seminary. but was unable 70 pur-
sue her course TO graduation because Of
poor health. She became q Christian
in early life and united with the Plain
field Methodist Episcopal church, but Of
late years had been an attendant at tbs
Baptist church in this city.
Besides her husband, Mrs Perkins
leaves two brothers, Olin L. Tillotson 81
East Montpelier and G.. Freelon Tillot
son Of Morrisville. The shock comes
severely TO Mr. Perkins. who has the
deep sympathy Of his many friends and
ncieabors.
Funeral services viii be held af net
late home. q Academy street. On Friday
at l2 O'Clock, Rev. w =. Bfaisted og
the Baptist church officiating Inter
ment viii be made in tho Center cen.
etcry at Plainfeld.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-24
PR0UTY LAYS CLAIM
TO PART OF ORANGE co.
Says That He Will Have Is Delegates
From That County in The
State Convention.

Newport, June 24-Lieut. Gov. G.. III.
Prouty in statement issued last night
claims 45o delegates in round numbers.
who viii support his candidacy for the
nomination for governor IN the Repub-
lican state convention, which has been
claimed as solid for Stanton, viii send
a. least IS delegates who will support
Pfouty.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-24
TRAINS CHANGE NEXT SUNDAY.
A Number Of The Central Vermont
Trains viii Be Changed.

The summer schedule Of trains over
the Central Vermont, which goes into
effect Sunday, june 2s, changes the
time Of nearly ell Of the trains. The
train that leaves now at $50 in the
morning for north and south viii leave
under the new schedule At 7.40; the
i1:so train south IS not changed; the
800 il the afternoon, northbound. will
leave at s:o5; the 5.45 in he evening
viii leave at ss4s. northbounds going
south train will leave at 6s5s to CON
meet with TIE southbound local; the
1i;zs at night win leave at 1885. The
Sunday trains are not changed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-24
YOUNG WOMAN SUICIDE
Miss Jennie M. Tenney Of Madboro,
N. IL. Shoots Herself.

Keene, N. H., June 24.--afiss Jennie
NJ Tenney Of Marlboro, aged 4s, com.
mitted suicide Monday at her home on
Main street, Marlboro, BY shooting her
self with revolver in the right temple,
The body was not found until yester-
day afternoon.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-24
CONG. SHERMAN
REMAINS THE SAME
Stated at Lakeside Hospital in cleve-
land That His Condition Had Not
changed Since 8 p. m.

Cleveland, Ohio, June 24.--It was
stated at Lakeside hospital this morn-
ing that there was no change in Cong
Sherman's condition since the official
bulletin was issued at a. M, which
said His temperature now is 1913;
pulse o2; respiration 2s- The patient
il resting quietly
The following message was dictated
by Mr. Sherman late last evening III
answer to one Of sympathy from the
secretary Of war, Taft:
Lakeside Hospital, Cleveland. O.,
June %, 1905.
s'Hon. William III. Taft,
"New Haven. Conn.
MY Dear Mr.. Taft My illness Is
not Of critical nature and the doctors
this afternoon advised me that / can
probably go home in three OF four days.
/ thank you ever so much indeed for
your cordial telegram. expect to see
you Ia Washington on Wednesday Of
next week.
II. s. Sherman
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-24
IAFrs rRIBUTE ro cLEvELAND
"A Great and Great President" Loved
and Respected.

New Haven, Conn. June 2s--Serre-
tary Taft ives tod the news Of Cleve-
lard's death while be sat on the plat
form at the Yale COMMENCEMENT exers
eiees, and during the singing Of a
psalm he write. z greatly regret to
hear Of AR. Clereland's death. He vas
great man AMI a great president and
lsaves this life with the love ana re-
spect Of all bis eoentrYmen."
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-24
MoRGAN,s NIECE MARRIED.
Becomes Wife Of Rev william Fitz-
simon Of Tuzedo PARK. NY.

Tuxedo Park. n. \, June 24-AIiss
Ursula Juliet Morgan, daughter Of Mrs.
John D. Morgan ow New York. was mar
fied Yesterday to Rev. William Fitz-
simon, rector Of st. Mery's Episcopal
church here The bride vas given away
hy her uncle, J.. Piepont Morgan. Five
hundred guests witnessed the marriage
ceremony.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-24
TONIGHT IN BARRE

Kirkpatrick lecture on Socialism,
city park.
Knights Of Columbus base ban
dance.
The Comique picture show, A. Tom
asi block
Thestofinm. 30 Main street.
Msssacco's theatre. scampini block.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-24

A regular Meeting Of the Central Ia
hor Union Of Barre and vicinity viii be
held IN Nichols block, Friday evening,
June 60, at 1880.
Is. MuteA, Secy.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-08-21
TROOPS LEAVE CITY
Riots al Springfield, ILL.,, Now
Regarded as History,
RESUMES NORMAL CONDITION
Business Men Expect an early re-
sumption Of Normal Business condI.
tIons After Recent Escitins Events
at Springfield.

Springfield. M. Aug. 20. Comet.
dent with the departure for their
homes Wednesday of the First and
Fourth iniantty regiments which have
been on riot duty here, It was an,
nounced that the Third and Fifth In.
fantry regiments departed Thursday
This win reduce the military force
here OF about 500 men, an ample mum.
Der TO handle the situation. which has
shown much less serious aspect
since the meeting OF the special grand
jury Tuesday The determination TO
rollow up Wednesdays departures with
two more on Thursday. was reached
at conference OF Governor Deneen,
Major General Young and Adiu eat
General Scott but It was NOT an.
nounced unity "Wednesday morning
that the riots are now regarded as
history, and business men anticipate
an early resumption Of normal bust.
ness.
The reduction Of the Force win save
the state about $40. 900 a day, Il IL
stated
The national guarismen have work
cd hard and effectively since their ar.
rival and their personal conduct. ac-
cordlng 10 officers and citizens alike,
have been exemplary
Il am Of the opinlon that the dopar.
ture Of the troops will 90 much 70
complete the quieting OF the city" said
General Scott 'rhe presence OF the
soldiers has the same effect on some
people "a q brass band docs on a small
boy The small boy has 70 dance "a
tae music. TO some men. notably.
young ones. the sight OF soldiers Ia
itself IL exciting no matter what the
purpose Of their presence a. Tho
young man feels that he must get IN.
10 the posture and sometimes be does
4 IN a way that rails for repression
Conditions IN lhis city are nov aueh
tnat On active sheriff with a good
force 81 deputies. reinforeed By the
police. could. N ms belief. be safely
trusted win thu public safety
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-08-21

Question Ia Dispute Between the Meth.
er,ands ard Venezuela.

eFiandS ard Venezuela.
The HAGUE. Aug 30, AFTER a nine.
hour session during which the dispute
between the Netherlands and veneau.
Ella was canvassed exhaustively In all
It's phases, the cabinet dispersed short.
" after midnight Tuesday night and
Minister ofForeign AfaIres Van Swim.
6era proceeded to IN royal chateau
70 acqualnt Queen Wilhelmina with
The result Of the council,
The terms OF the Netherlands az
swer to the letter OF President Castru
Of Venezuela were fully discussed, and
II Il understood that tho actual text
as well as broad lines Of action drawn
up TO meet any possible eventualltles
were agreed upon,
IN automatic circles here tho view
- entertained that the present digii.
Guilty between Holland and Venezuela
Is not o. nature to DO settled bv
arbitration and In explanation II ID
pointed out that the dispute ~ not OF
a private commercial character Hike
the dlmcultles that have arisen be-
tween Venezuela and Great Britain.
Germany and America IN these cases
the governments IN question sought
satisfaction fer claims. but Holland
has no claim agaInzt venesueia, Il
Is maintained here that the present
question IL rather one Of sovereignty
and national honor matters which aro
not susceptible % solution By arhl.
tratlon.