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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-03
Ticket Named by Massachu-
sets Republicans
NO CONTEST FOR lST PLACE
Platform Opposes Proposition to make
Solvent Banks Stand Losses of In
solvent Banks"--Stands on
Its Labor Record.

Boston, Oct, 3.--The platform and
the second place on the ticket were the
only things still in doubt when the
Republican state convention convened
at Symphony hall this morning. Owing
to the insertion of a new labor plank
OF the last minute the committee on
resolutions was in session up to the
time the convention met. The man
ayers Of the rockingham, Cole and
Luce campaigns, maintained their claims
OF victory up TO the last minute and It
then looked like the liyeliest contest
seen at Republican convention for
many years.
Chairman Doe Of the state commit
tee called the convention TO order at
10:30 and Of the 1850 delegates 1917
were present The hall was crowded
with spectators. The followers of the
three aspirants for lieutenant governor
made little or no demonstration at the
start but all wore badges of red, blue
OF yellow with the names of their can
didates. 1t was IL n. m, When Con-
gresham Agustus G. Gardner, perman-
ent chairman, took the gavel
Lieutenant Governor Draper was
nominated for governor amid enthu-
siasm. In accepting the nomination
Lieut.. Gov. Draper said that the one
danger of the campaign was overcon.
tilence, Here in Massachusetts our
party mas been united and enthusiastic
while oar friends, the enemy. have in
the past not been so fortunate. We
have believed in our principles and in
cui candidates; they have had shifting
principles and multiplicity of eandi-
dates, in fact, more than they could
properly take care of. Now | understand
they are united and are going to make
o hard fight"
Paramount this year he said, was
"shall the people rule In answer to
this he would say the people have ruled
do rule and shall ruie What those
gentlemen really meant was "Shall the
Democrats rule and to this / say that
in the near past they have ruled very
little, in present are not ruling and
until they improve ! do not believe
tiS4v viii rule in the future"
Balotting for the three candidates for
lieutenant governor began at 1870, and
was by counties, the proposition for a
secret ballot being defeated and the
balloting bninT ~ counties
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-03
Plaintiff and Father Testify In
Case
FRASER vs.. BLANCHARD
Slow Progress Being Made--Case May
Continue ALI Next Week, if 1t
Drags as it Has
Today.

County court to-day resumed consider
alton of the case of David Fraser VS.. A.
Q. Blanchard of Montpelier, an action
brought to recover damages for injuries
received by the plaintiff while employed
in the granite quarries OF the defendant.
II is alleged by the plaintiff that negli-
gence on the part of the employers was
the cause oil his misfortune.
The plaintiff took the stand this morn
ing to give evidence and he was fol-
lowed by j. q. Fraser, father of the
plaintiff, who testified as TO tine condi-
tion of the plaintiffs health before and
after the accident.
Richard A. Hoar, attorney for the de-
fense, used up most of the balance of
the day cross -emining the plaintiff.
AT the progress being made, the case
will occupy the time Of the court ah OF
next week.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-03
THE OUTLAW SET BACK.
But in Spite Of 1t, the Barre Horse Won
the Frec-for-aIl.

Tunbridge, Oct, 3.--The seventh an
nual fair OF the Union Agricultural soci-
ETY., incorporated. closed Thursday hav-
ing been quite successful throughout.
Three pairs of matched horses were
shown: Dana II. Morse Of Randolph,
William jackson Of Barre and Wilbur
I. Scribner OF Straiiord. Premiums were
awarded to the first two in the order
named Gents drivers were shown by
Frank Martin OF Nilliamstown, Ernest
Young Of Chelsea, w Il, Scribner Of
Stratford. j. X, Howe, ID. NJ Roberts and
q n. Ordway Of Tunbridgei awards to
first two.
The two races on the last day were
the principal features; they resulted as
follows;
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-03
COAL TEAM STAMPEDES
THROUGH STREETS
Nothing But Blockade of Freight Cars
Stopped Career of Horses in Mont
pelier To-day.

A serious accident was narrowly
averted in Montpelier last night, when
a large barge from the Putney stable
containing large number of young peo-
pie bound for a dance at East Mont
pelier tipped partially on its side when
one of the rear wheels collapsed COM
pletely Several passengers and the
driver were thrown to the street, but
the latter kept his grip on the reins.
thus preventing more serious results had
the horses been scared. But the animals
were quiet and did not attempt to run
away, so there were no bad results A
new venicle was procured and the merry
makers continued their trip to East
Montpelier.
A Taft and 0Dell coal team span OF
horses had wild run for ldRg distance
through the streets
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-03
EASY FOR M. H. S.
Defeated st. Albans on The Gridiron,
81 to 0.

At Montpelier yesterday afternoon
the Montpelier high school foot ball
eleven defeated ST. Adams high school
by ~the score of II to o. There was
never any doubt about the outcome of
the game as Montpelier was far the
stronger in every department. The St..
Alhans team is playing Montpelier
seminary this Afternoon.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-03
CUTS OUT SNAKE BITEs .
Girls Rough and Ready Surgery Saves
Boys Life.

Bellefonte. Pa. Oct. 3--Miss lisa.
bella Huston. daughter Of DIR. J. H..
Huston Of Clintondale, with party Of
friends from 1Viiliamsport and Lack
Haven. was camping At HeclR Park
Rand McManus, 7 years
walking through the h
by rattlesnake
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-06
MILITARY WHIST.
Ladies' Aid Gives Successful Enter
tainrrent At Howard Hall Last Night.

Howard hall, at Ganeston park, on
Western avenue, was the scene last
evening Of one Of the prettiest social
affairs OF the season, when n military
whist party was given there under
the auspices Of the Ladies' Aid Of the
Winthrop street .Universalist church.
The hall was tastcfully decorated with
flags, over 100 being used for the pur
pose, arc with the active scene which
wa; in progress beneath them pre-
sented q picture that will long be re-
membCred
The game played during the evening
was Bridge, So tables being filled, and
the military feature of the entertain
ment was the fact that each table or
fort was in charge of young lady
who acted as captain, while other
young ladies, whose duty it was 70
guide players from one table TO anoth-
er as they progressed, We're designated
lieutenants, and all changes were made
at q signal sounded by q drummer.
Refreshments We're served at the con-
clusion Of the playing.
Tho affair was 2 success throughout
financially as well as otherwise. and
was a source OF u great deal of pleas
ure To all who attended. Much credit
is due Mrs. Daisy Wiltshire of Card
ner, who furnished the instruction
concerning the game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-06
Buildings Well Protected
In Case Of Fire.
Doors Open Outward Pupils
Are Taught Fire Drill.
Possible Improvements May Be
Made Ia Some Buildings.

In consequence Of the fire horror AZ
cleveland. Ohio. Wednesday. and III
oruer that the people Of the city might
know the condition of the various
school buildings as regards fire pro-
lection, the Journal secured an inter-
view Thursday with Chairman A w.
Brooks Of the Board OF Education, on
the subject Of fire protection in the
schools.
IN speaking of the matter, &lr.
Brooks said that in his opinion all Of
the school buildings of the city are i'll
q pretty good condition, SO far as
protection in case of fire goes. Contin
unc. he sail that in all the elementary
schools the doors opcn outward into
corridors, and every school building
has two or more exits. with dc""S
opening outward.
I'll SIniti: Grammar school on stat"
street IS the only tllrccstory school
building iii the .'ity. The building has
four exits All of the doors opening out
ward. and the outside doors are kept
unlocked during the day.
IN Mr.. brooks opinion there is but
one achool building in the city, the
J. Q. Webster school at the corner OF
Oxford and Franklin streets. that is
not, rcrnaps, adequately protected
from fire. There is but one stairway.
50 it :ccms advisable that the building
should Ec provided with a fire escape.
He thought that the other school
Buildings OF the city need no further
fire protection. Several OF the schools
have IL regular fire drill, and in all of
the schools the pupils march out in
orltr lie also expressed the opinion
that any Of the buildings could be
enlpticd III from two to three minutes
under ordinary circumstances, and
much more quickly in case OF fire.
Mr.. Brooks also stated that a COM
pnteat contractor had been asked to
visit every school building in the city
and after thorough inspection re-
port if in his opinion anything more
should be done in the way OF fire pro-
lection.
In the country schools, he said, the
doors open inward contrary to the
statutes. but al Of these buildings arc
one story in height. and in case OF fire
the windows could be used as avenues
of eSc1ra rs we'll as the doors
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-06
"The Great Divide" March 9.

"Th" Grca: Divide" the most
striking dramatic success the Ameri-
can stage has seen for quarter of q
century, will be played at the Opera
House on Monday evening. March g..
This news will be received with de-
light by our play lovers, for no drama
Of recent Years has attracted so much
attention as The Great Divide" For
nearly two entire seasons it attracted
crowded houses to the Princess and
Days theatres, New York, being
presented in the metropolis nearly 500
times. THE Great Divide" has been
pronounced by many critics the long
awaited great American play" No
other drama has so well reflected the
manhood. the freedom, the honesty,
and the indomitable spirit character
iStic Of the people of our great cOun-
tiy. That THE Great Divide" is to
hc seen here so soon after it's New
York triumph is a matter upon which
our thcatcr-Eoars are to be- warmly
congratulated Prices 80. -. 81 and
si5o. Seat sale opens this morning
at . o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-06

TIL" Augusta Board Of Education.
which rad hitherto occupied rooms on
tie fifth floor Of the Augusta Trust
co. building, has moved into its new
quarters in the City building, in the
oce formerly occupied by the late
Judge Andrews, the transfer having
been made Wednesday. The telephone
call at the new office will be $50. The
board is at present occupying Il por-
ton of the assessors office. which ad-
Joins and is connected with the office
above mentioned, for the storage OF
books and supplies, and it is thought
possible that the occupancy may be
permanent. 1t is also understood that
there is a possibility that the Office
Of the assessors may be moved to the
basement of the building and into the
same room occupied by the Board Of
Registration. The office of the school
board will be freshly painted within
a few days. the colors used being
similar To- those in the mayors Office.
across the corridor. Iii
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-06
S6e2.37

These were the figures which Mr..
SpauldirE is frantically endeavoring
to explain away, and. in doing which
he feels constrained to wander back
into the year 1906 The Journal might
we'll have insisted that Mr.. Spaulding
confine his reply" to the ycac under
discussion; but il recognized his
plight 1t appreciated his frank con-
fession that he and Alderman Locke
had violated the law and was disposed
to be not only fair but liberal with
him. It appreciated the tight place
in which he found himself when he
was forced to drag in two feed and
grain firms. in his desperate effort to
break the force Of the Journals
astounding disclosures-Ed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-06

city government SHOULD be guilty q!
breaking the statute law Of the State
in their mad scramble for city pat
ronage? These are questions for you
to answer at the polls on election day,
honestly, fearlessly and with view
to the best interests of our city. Alder
had their share Of the city business.
Inasmuch as the city does not buy
grapnoptnnts and sewing machine.
MIR. Cyr. the remaining Democratic OIL
derman. was given compensation in
the form Of an appointment as deputy
sheriff,
What excuse have Mr. Spaulding
and Mr. Locke and Mr. Cote to offer
for this gross violation Of law? Were
they ignorant Of the plain provisions
OF the statuteo II 50 they must know
that ignorance Of the law excuses no
Ignorance does not constitute q proper
equipment for public office holding in
the capital city Of Maine.
Perhaps Mr.. Spaulding and Mr.
Locke and Mr.. Cote consider them
selves superior to the law of the State,
and in that spirit feel that they can
violate it brazenly and with impunity.
SO much for the legal aspects OF
the case. Now 4 word about the at
tempt of Mr.. Spaulding to sGuirrn
around the uncomfortable position in
which he finds himself since the ap-
pearance of the facts and figures pub
lished in yesterdays Journal. 1t will
be noticed that he gives the figures
for TWO YEARS, while the Journal
confined itself wholly to the figures OF
l90I-which IS the year now on trial
before the taxpayers and voters of
Augusta. Let us emphasize this fact
by rc-printing the record of Alderman
Locl1c's business" transactions with
the cit: as published in yesterdays
Journal. The amounts paid him ami
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-06

Waiter r. Webb has secured anoth
er stepi''r which he will handle durin-;
the ice racing season. in tn" black
gelding Don Cameron. owned ny J.
NJ. Towle of Winthror. and the horse
viii hr seen i'll the races on the Hal
lowell track this afternoon. The horse
was sired by Nelson's Wilkes. stands
about IS hands ana weighs 1880. re
COS ny the lateral gait, and while il
Is understood that he has 10 mark,
having been raced ar matinc'S, those
who have seen him step say that he
can move some.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-06
THE STATE CONVENTION
Of Christian Endeavor VIII Be Held
Sept. II, II and 13 In Augusta.

The committee planning the State
Christian Endeavor Convention met IN
the parlor of the Penney Memorial
church last night and decided to hold
the convention in the Congregational
church in Augusta, Sept. IL, l. and l3
The chairrnen of the following COM
mittees were chosen: Entertainment.
Mrs. May Farr; finance, Miss Harriet
Milliken; music, Mrs. Ethel Conant;
decoration, Ralph Brown; reception.
Miss Una Clark; pine tree. Ralph
Hoxie: badges. John kellar.
1t was voted to hold the next meet
ing April >, in the Penney Memorial
church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-06

Inspector John w. Dolan and asSi5-
tent, representing the bureau If lnm'-
grafton and naturalization Of the de-
I,artment OF commerce and labor. with
an Office in Boston, arrived in the city
Wednesday. on their way through
Maine for the purpose of inspecting
the prisons. jails, almshouses and in
sane hospitals with a view to ascer-
tanning if there are confined in those
institutions persons who are subject
to deportation on account Of having
been i'll this county three years and are
not citizens of the United States. The
inspected the prisoners ut KennebeI
jail bus found none ri them liable 10
deportation. and it is not learned tha.i
they have found any ut the other pub
lie Institute rs in the city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-06

When it comes t. laying eggs during
I'll" winter months Frank V. Max
weli. "'hO lives on Western avenue,
thinks that liz has flock of nci.s that
can make others Of their kind go some
MIR Maxwell has a flock Of IS hiddi.s.
and states that during the month Of
february they laid exactly g dozen
cggS. and one of the hens laid during
the month Il eggs that were double
yoIkcd. If anyone has flock IF The
same Size that can show n better rec
ord for the sam" month, he is yet L"
he heard from.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-06
The plain fact is that UNDER THE
LAW HE HAD ABSOLUTELY NO
LEGAL RIGHT TO ENTER INTO
ANY CONTRACT WITH THE CITY

while he was a member Of the board
of aldermen. The law is mandatory
in this respect. 1t distinctly forbids
a member Of 4 city government from
entering into Il contract of this char
acter-and Yet Mr.. Spaulding over his
man Locke grossly violated this plain
provision Of the law. and that he, an
other city official. was a party to it.
Ii is he says a part Of his duty TO
make contracts" for his department.
and he gives list Of firms which. dur
ing his two years as ovcrseer Of the
roor have furnished supplies under
contract TO the city Of Augusta.
I;ut the confession of Mr.. Spauldlng
brings to light the fact that Mr..
Locke was not the only Democratic
men b"r Of tlie city government TO be
guilty Of violating the statute by en-
tcrirg into a contract with the city.
In fact, the more the affairs OF the
present administration are probed the
more amazing are the revelations
brought 10 light 1t appears that not
only is Alderman Locke guilty Of
breaking the law. but that Democrat
IL Councilman Is. W. Cote of Ward 4
is guilty Of similar offence Mr.
Spauliins distinctly states that
among The supplies furnished the city
"unG@r contract" were goods to the
amount of $343.27 from Mr.. Cote! Tax
payers Of Augusta, what have you to
say 70 this? Do you believe that a
public Office should be private snap :
Do you believe that men sitting in your
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-06
"A Desperate Chance" March IL.

"a Desperate Chance" the latest
sensational drama by Theodore Ere-
n?"r, IL l." the attraction at the at
Traction at the 0p.ra Mousse on Thurs
day evening, March, 18th. The Males
tic Amusri4.cnt GO, vino are W2Elgrrs
II this attraction, have given this play
z InancitiC"nt production. consisting
Of much nov scenery and new clectri
tai effects. aH1 L cast consisting of
Is metropolitan favorites, leaves moth
ing Ia IL 4, sired even to tn" most f;,S-
tiniprI;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-06
PERSONAL MENTION.

George Y. :. Michaelis Of II Stone
street has returned from business
trip to New York.
visiting in the city as the guest Of
Mr.. and Mrs. f. S. Hall on Sewall
street.
T.. +. Barber Of Ware, Mass,
formerly of augusta, is i'll the city for
a ftw days Oh matters OF business,
and is the guest Of relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-06

Quite 4 number of the chevaliers of
Canton Augusta. No. .. 2. NJ, I. O Q.
f., left on train % last evening for
Watcryjilc on their way to Fairfield,
where they went to attend an eXhibl-
ticn drill and ball given under the
auspices Of Canton Halifax, No. "a,
of WatrrvillC. The boys returned to
augusta on train No. 8. and reported
good time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-06
REGISTRATION BOOMING.
Total Additions Up to Thursday Even
ing 2S7-For Day 1871.

The Board Of Registration had an
other busy day Thursday. and the
total number of registrations at The
close of business last evening was 279.
an increase of ISL for the day.
The session of the board will close
at o'clock this afternoon and after
that hour no additions or corrections
will be made to the voting lists OF the
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-06
E)aliv iiennebec JouTnat
Friday, March 6, 1908.
Cards Of thanks obituary notices, res.

Cards Of thanks obituary notices, res.
olutions Of respect, etc. Will ne
charged at the rate OF ten cents per
line No charge less than rs cents.
All advertising announcements OF en-
tertainments whose object Is the
raising Of money, win be charged at
the rate Of fifteen cents line.
Advertising notices, news form will Be
excluded from our local columns, eX-
cept such as refer to advertisers oc-
cupying space in our advertlalrg
columns and will be run under 4
separate head on one Of the local
pages.
Subscribers who fail to receive tia:
Journal promptly will confer a favor
by notifying the Office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-06
AMUSEM ENTS.
Another Change Of Pictures.

fNhSN''Ci Si'e'JS Si s'StN'SS'
This afternoon viii witness another
chang" in moving pictures at the
Opera house and al Indications point
to the fact that they will be up to the
usual G0od showing if not surpass any
Previous attempts. Admission 10
cents, children ) cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-06

Clinton Wing. formerly Of the Garlic
ton clectrotype fOundcry of this city,
but who is now employed in the gov
eminent electrotype plant at Washing
ton, d. G., arrived III town yesterday
afternoon on a combined business and
pleasure trip lie will return next
week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-06

While the mercury may not get
down to zero this month it came very
near it yesterday morning, as at I
O'Clock the thermometer at Means
pharmacy registered only two degrees
above zero
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-06

Trinity Commandery. No. Z, Knights
Templar. will have work this evening
in the orders Of the Temple and Malta
followed by refreshments. The open
ing will be in full form.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-06

Engineer Adcll Of the Augusta and
South Gardiner Accommodation tTa.l.
who is off duty on account Of frac-
tured rib, Is able to move about and
was in town for n short time yester-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-06

James Plummer. secretary Of the
Board Of State Assessors. was in Ban
gor Thursday, called there on matters
Of business connected with the work
Of the board.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-06

Townsend & Ingraham are in receipt
Of some 50 pant patterns they propose
10 MAKE ny in their own rooms. Mr.
InEraham in his late New York trip.
purchased these at bargain and they
propose to stimulate early trade by
Swing customers the benefit Of the
fortunate purchase.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-06

Miss Elizabeth Allen OF this city is
il Boston and New York attending the
millinery openings and selecting styles
for III" spring and summer in ladies
hats
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-06
LOCAL BRIEFS.

T. L. Nelson Of this city is wiring
the residence Of Eugene Merrill. on
Middle street, for electric lights.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-06

The mary friends OF Mrs. Frederick
". Pl%iatcd will regret to learn that
she is confined To her home "a state
street by illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-06

Charles T. Downings' piano tuner
will. be in town Monday of the coming
week, and any orders can be left at
the store
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-06

Mrs. Lyman Chernowsky is report
ed to be suffering from an attack Of
appendicitis at her home on upper
Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-06
LOCAL NOTICES.

My piano tuner will be in Augusta
Monday of the coming week. and any
orders for tuning will be given prompt
attention .+..--g L, 4. y !.
CHARLES E. DOWNING.
marSd3t