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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-02
Mrs. Ruth Allen Smith Of
Putney Has Lived
IS NOW FAIRLY STRONG
Her Mind Still Keen But She Is Still
Suffering from d Fall Sustained
Last Winter--No Public
Observance.

quincy, June 2.-The Oldest person in
this section of the state il Mrs. Ruth
Allen Smith Of this town, who was l04
years old yesterday. Aunt Ruth.n as
she is best known, did not observe her
anniversary in public way, but a
goodly number Of her friends called to
extend congratulations and remember her
with flowers, They noted that her mind
was keen, but that her physical condition
was not quite ais good as it was year
ago Mrs. Smith fell and was hurt the
past winter, and she yet shows the EFF
fects Of the fall. She sits up in her
chair and takes an interest in things
about her, and talks interestingly about
people and events of former days Yes-
terday she expressed longing for the
time when she can enjoy the products Of
the home garden. While she cannot see
to read, she recognizes her friends, but
her hearing Ii much impaired.
Mrs. Smith WAS born ia Royalston,
Mass, the second of 10 children of BEN
jamin and Esther lHyillsonl Allen She
came to this town in 1927, and has lived
here since then Her father, who was
a deacon Of the Baptist church many
years, died III 1868. Her mother died Ak
years earlier. Mrs. Smith was married
TO George $. Smith, a Putney farmer,
March 81, ls4l, andu they had two chill
dren. Mrs. Henry H. Black, who died the
same year that her father died, and Mrs.
Albert M. Abbott of this town. with
whom Mrs Smith lives. Mrs. Smith has
one sister, Mrs Lucy ). Jackson OF
Keene, n. H., who is nearly sO years
OF age.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-02
BRYAN'S MANAGER In
TWO CAMPAIGNS DEAD
Ex-United States Senator James X
Jones Of Arkansas Passed Away
Late Yesterday In Wash
inatOri.

Washington. D. C., june 2. Ex Unit
ed States Senator James X Jones Of
Arkansas, died at his residence here late
yesterday after an illness Of few
hours, aged Co. He was one of thu
hadng Democrats in the Senate fror
$50 To 1908, andu was one Of the
strongest supporters Of William Jen,
rings Bryan, and as chairman Of the
Democratic national committee cons
ducfed the campaigns OF 1898 and 1900.
After leaving the Senate in 1908, he
conducted law practice in this city
ald did not actively engage in poll
tics.
On Friday Mr.. Jones returned from
visit to his daughter, Mrs. Lenora Car
rigan, Ia Arkansas and Sunday night
he was apparently enjoying good health
slightly yesterday morning
he remained in bed and at $50 yester-
day afternoon died, the immediate cause
Of death being heart failure.
a native of Mississippi where he was
born in 1899, james Kimbrough Jones
received classical education and fought
ia the Confederate army Becoming a
resident Of Arkansas, Ne lived on his
plantation there until 1873. when he
took mp the practice Of law. He was
elected to the state Senate and became
PRESIDENT Of that body in 1877. He was
elected to the 47th and the two succeed
iFg Congresses, and In 1885 to the
United States Senate where he served
three terms, retiring in 1908. He was
a delegate to the Democratic national
Of 1906 which gave Nj.
Hryan his FIRST nominations He report
ad the i6 to | platform and ais chair
man Of the committee on form. He
was made chairman OF the Democratic
committee after the convention
and as such conducted both of Mr..
Bryan's campaigns for the presidency.
In the Senate Mr. Jones was one Of
the leaders Of his party and for several
years chairman Of the Democratic eau
rms. He was a member Of the sub-com-
mittee on finance which reported the
Wilson German tariff bill and was an
earnest advocate Of tariff revision.
Tx Senator Jones was forcefuI speak
cr and was often heard III debate.
Ex-senator Jones ii survived BY
widow and three children, Mrs. carrigau
If Arkansas, Miss Sue Jones and James
X. Jones, ir., Of this city. He will be
buried in this city. Former colleagues
in Congress who have not yet left the
city will attend his funeral.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-02
BACK FROM BREEzEs.
Outing Parties Come Back to The Tur-
mol and Strife of Life.

The members OF the Barre Argument
and the italian Pleasure clubs returned
yesterday from Mirror lake where they
held their second annual outing. They
indulged in a base ball game and va
rious sports. The base ball game was
called at the end Of the sixth inning on
account Of rain the score being tied,
sis to six.
The boat race was won by the Pleas
lre club. Rowing against time for the
McAuley cup, won by Frank Delornez
of the Pleasure club, time 8 minutes,
II seconds. The other events were won
os follows: mile boat race, Charles
Gallagher; 100 yard dash, Joe Reagan,
Fall River. Mass; throwing base ball
Ted Brown; broad jump, skip" Carr
st. Johnsbury; climbing ladder, Dick"
Mccarthy; putting stone, David Nc
Donald; throwing hammer /. Wright;
tarowing light hammer Duncan McAiil-
Ian; three legged race, D. DCnbrouslic
and Alex. Emslie; sack race, James
Walker; shoe race. John Emslie; crack
or match. Billy McAuley. The wrest-
ling match between d. Donlbrouskie
and I'd Anderson was won by the lat
ter on foul,
The B. "A q entertained the I. r. q.
With d spread at Glenwood camp Fri-
day evening, Alex. Emslie and David
Mcdonald acting as cooks. The Pleas
IRE club rcciprocated Saturday With
an italian dinner to which the Argu
nient club did fun justice. The chefs
nj the latter affair we're Antonio Fas-
ella and John Frontini
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-02
DUKE GOT MITTEN,
SO REPORT GOES
Reported That Miss Katherine Elkins,
the American Heiress, Has Refused
the Suit of the italian
rN..t-.

Rome, June 2.It II reported BY an
intimate friend Of the family that the
Duke Of Abruzzi has been turned down
in his quest for the heart and fortune
Of Miss Katherine Elkins. Color is lent
to the report BY statement issued a.
the result Of conference With King
Emmanuel that the Duke is to spend the
coming year With the navy.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-02
BRAKEMAN KNOX UNLUcKY.
woodsville, N. H., Man Critically In
jured at HavcfhilI, IN iii.

woodsyillc, N. ill.,, June 2. Henry L.
Knox, q brakeman on freight be-
tween WoodsvilIe and Lakeport, was Sc
riously injured early yesterday morn
ing at Haverhill, While doing the usual
shifting ia the yard there il board pro-
iecting from a moving car struck Knox
IN the back, knocking him down Be-
fore he could rise the truck Journal
caught his clothing and lie came within
hairsbreadth Of being drawn under
the wheels of the car. He was taken to
rhe Cottage hospital at WoodsviIIe,
where his Injuries were found to consist
Of severe scalp wound, one ear was
tofn off, one arm was fractured and
there we're several other painful bruises
about the body His condition il eri-
tical Mr. Knox was brakeman on the
same train on the morning Of March 2O
when the head.on collision took place
about two miles below Haverhill, In
which five men lost their lives Mr..
knox was riding in the caboose car at
the time and was badly injured BY be-.
ing thrown about the ear and had only
returned 70 work week ago yesterday
morning.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-02
Marie BeIetraine Jumped and
Was Killed
Twenty People Were Hemmed in New
york Tenement BY Fire To-day
Several Were Badly Burned
Before Taken Out.

New York, June 2--The escape Of
10 boarders was cut of this morning
when fire started in the basement Of
Mrs. Mary Moneys boarding house
Or West 80 street. When the fremen
came one young woman had hurled
herself from the roof 10 the pavement
and was dead. Several others were
badly burned,
The upper windows, front and rear
were crowded with men and women beg
1ing to be saved. The iiremen perform
ed many brave rescues and got All of
rhem out alive They then made short
work Of the fire.
Miss Marie BeIetraine, who was kill
cd. jumped, clad in night gown, just
as the fire patrol arrived and although
the firemen shouted to her to stay on
the roof. One shoe caught in the shut
ters and the bouy hung until the shoe
came Off when she fell on her head.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-02
CAN'T ACCEPT INVITATION.
Glidden Auto Tourists win Simply
@BrattIeboro" The Place.

Rutland. June 2.-The 400 Glidden
automohilists, who will pass through
Rutland in 100 cars July 90 on the
last day Of the tour, have notified Viii
liam H. Riddle, Vermont member Of
the touring board Of the American Auto
mobile association, that the party will
De unable To accept bis invitation to
stop over night iii this city during the
Is6 mile trip from Bethlehem, NJ II, to
Saratoga, n ". because the tour is
designated strictly as q test for the
machines and is in no way 0 pleasure
trip. This information comes from
frank b. Mover of Buffalo. NJ. vi.
chairman Of the touring board The
non-acceptance Of the invitation is 4
great disappointment TO Rutland auto
luobilists as with three garages there is
ample accommodation for the tourists
here.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-02
no TELL us ABOUT IT.
Herbert G. Squires is on The Way From
Colon, Panama.

Colon, Panama June 2. Herbert G..
Squires, American minister at Panama,
sailed for New York today enroute for
Washington, where he win lay before
the state department the Panama poli-
teal situation. Upon his recommenda,
ton the government viii decide whether
il viii intervene to preserve order in
the national election 81 July I'll, which
promises to be most hotly contested.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-02
NO DRUGGIST LICENSE.
Will Be Granted By st. Albans City
Council.

st. Albans, June 81 The city council
voted i to ., last night not to grant ii.
censes Of the fifth class for the sale Of
intoxicating liquor The matter was
discussed at some length c. ID. OLearv
was the only druggist applying for a
license, his application being accom-
panied by a bond signed by local bus.
mess men. As the matter of licenses
was voted down, O'Leary's application
was not considered.
DR.. J. G. perrault was re-appointel
city physician at a salary Of $500 per
year, he TO furnish necessary medicine.
The matter Of vacations for the per-
lni.nent men Of the fire department was
presented By Chief Derrick and the coun.
g, voted to grant each man week
with paw
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-02
No New Developments To-day.

No new developments have come To-
day ii the mysterious death Of Matthew
Ferrin. the aged Civil war veteran. whose
partially decomposed body was found
in Mrs. Ssrkies' boarding house at Mont.
pelier Sunday; and until the stomach
and intestines have been examined at
the state laboratory there win be no
official announcement made Dr. stone
of the state laboratory is in West Rut-
land to-day, performing an autopsy on
A. FuseO, Who WAS murdered there sun
day night, and his report on the Ferrin
case viii consequently be somewhat de-
layed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-02
JIM HOOKER OUT.
VIII Not Run For Representative From
Brattleboro.

Brattlehoro, june 2.-,James Fisk
Hooker stated yesterday that he had
decided not to remain in the field as a
candidate for election as town represen.
tative. Mr.. Hooker said that his with
drawal was for personal reasons and
that be had many promises Of support.
Ile feels that by Withdrawing from tie
race he can give better service TO the
fair and Vermont Republican league Of
which organizations be Is president.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-02
REPUBLICANS WILL
SELECT DEMOCRAT
Because They Are in Duty Bound to
Do So in oregon--Governor
Chamberlain a Likely
Candidate.

Portland, Ore. June 2 The indications
point to the election Of solid Repub-
lican legislature, which, at the same
time, viii be morally bound to select
a Democrat to the United States Senate.
A majority. if not an Of the candidates
for the legislature, pledged themselves
To send to the Senate the choice oil the
people The present figures indicate that
Gov George II. Chamberlain, Democratic
candidate for senator, is the popular
choice.
1t is believed that prohibition has car
ried nearly every county in which it
was the issue.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-02
NEW BAKERY OPENS.
Union Bakery in North End Began
Business Yesterday.

The Union bakery was opened for
business yesterday afternoon in the
store in the b. Tomasi block, formerly
occupied By Roberts & Patterson's wine
store The partners in the new firm
are George Antilles and Timothy Den
uIng. MIR. Antilles, who win do the bak-
ing. Has 2O years experience in the
business, coming here from Boston two
years ago, since which time he has
been employed at the City bakery. Mr..
Denning is partner ia the granite
manufacturing firm Of Stephens n
Denning. Henry Denning will drive
the team for b while.
Miss Elsie Mcdonald is employed ia
the salesroom. The bakery has been
equipped with new and up to date
outfit throughout.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-02
TEACHERS NAY STRIKE.
Members Of Burlington High School
Object to New Plan.

Burlington, June y The teachers of
The Edmunds high school are reported
to be on the verge OF strike inciden-
tal to the coming Of a new principal
Merritt d. Chittenden, now at the head
oi the Bellows free academy at Fair
fsx, and the introduction Of new
methods hv him.
The school has been run on the solid
session idea for the past eight years,
Under the prineipalship of Isaac Thomas
and il is said that the dozen teachers
viii not stand for change to double
session proposed by Mr.. Chittenden,
who assumes charge next September.
IL il reported that the majority Of them
refuse to renew their contracts If this
system IS again put in vogue
Supt. H. @. Wheeler, who has been
at the head Of the city schools for a5
years, denies The whole story.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-02
MRS. FRATTINTS CASE
Came Up in City Court On d Search and
Seizure Proceeding.

The case of AIRS, Teresa Frattini,
charged with keeping with intent to sell,
which was set for hearing ia city court
this morning WAS continued to two
O'clock this afternoon, it being under
stood that she would waive examination
and be hound over to county court under
bail of $3.50.
This afternoon at two o'clock the wo-
man was eeported still looking for q
bondsman go that she would not have
to be Jailed when she should waive ex-
amina ton.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-02
ACTOR DROPPED DEAD.
He Was Playing at Keith's at Cleveland
When Fire Alarm Rang.

Cleveland, June q Eugene Jepson,
aged 50, Of New York, leading man in
a vaudeville at Keith's theatre. drop
ped dead Of heart disease in his dress.
ing room yesterday afternoon when an
alarm Of fire sounded.
No one was informed in the audience
as it filed but of the building and or
cnestra continued playing and the ae-
tors then upon the stage proceeded with
their work The damage amounts to
5000
Mr.. Jepson is said to have been III
of heart disease for long time He
had a varied career, playing with Maude
adams at one time.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-02
oov. GuILD Ar srATE HousE.
Hade His First appearance Today At
ter Illness.

Boston. June IA substitute for
the so-called merger bin reported by
the railroad committee, was offered in
the Senate this afternoon by Senator
fowee of Worcester. II provides that
Inc New Haven road shall sell its
Boston q Maine holdings.
Gov Guild made his first appearance
ct the State HOUSE today and held an
inpTomptu reception.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-02
BANK TAXES ALL PAID.
Vermont Institutions Have Settled with
Treasurer Deavitt.

All the Vermont Savings banks have
uaid their taxes to State Treasurer
Deavitt for the period ending March
st, 1908. These taxes for the past year
amounted to $403, ,479.16 against $36A,-
5a114 paid the previous year The
national bank taxes for the year ending
March 81. 1905, which also have all
been paid in, amounted to Si0,sf0.72.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-02
vERMoNT NArIoNAL BANK.
Condition Of Business at The Close Of
Business May Il.

Washington. june Am abstract OF
r.ports made to the comptroller Of the
currency shows the condition of 81
sational banks Of Vermont at the close
Of business on May IA;
loans and discounts Sl5,525,44
lawful money reserve in banks
(eoid coinl ............ 4I7.2f9
individual deposits ....... 14,276.6s1
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-02
FAMOUS ENeLIsH eENERAL DEAD.
sir Henry Butler who Relieved Lady.
smith. in Boer War.

London. jane 2-sir Redvers Henry
Butler. the famous English general, VINO
conducted the operations for the relief
Of Ladysmith in the Boer war. died to
day. He had been in failing health for
several months. His age was 60 years.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-02
THE COTTON CROP.
i Larger This Year In Number Of
Acres Planted.

Washington, d. G.. June 2.-The
department of agriculture today is
sued a bulletin claiming 320s1 ,0OO
acres had been, or are expected to be,
planted to cotton this season, as COM
pared with 3e.080.000 last year. The
condition of the crop on May 25 was
s971 per cent of normal compared whit
7a.5 and SAG per cent at sae cores
ronding dates Of 1902 and 1905. and
s2.3 average for the past ten years
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-02
DEAD in HIS OFFICE.
Anthony V. Porter, New York Lawyer
Swallowed chloroform.

New York, June 2. Anthony V Por-
ter, aged 60, wen known attorney,
was found dead today in his office. lie
had swallowed chloroform, the police
allege, with suicidal intentions. The
reason for the act is not known.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-02
conventIOn at BerIln Ts.day.

The convention Of the Washington
county Congregational churches is being
held to-day and tomorrow at the Com
grega tional church in Berlin, being set to
close at noon tomorrow.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-02
VERMONT SALARIES
ARE READJUSTED
Twenty three Postnasters Gain and Five
Lose Under the New Rating
What They Are Getting.

Washington, NJ 81, June 2.-Thc an-
nual readlustment of salaries of post
masters throughout the United States
is now in progress. The following
changes have been made in Vermont to
take effect July ! next.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-02
TONIGHT N BARRE.

Druggist license hearing, city hail.
Marks Bros. repertoire, opera
house.
Theatorium. 40 Main street.
Maasucco's theatre. Seampini black.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-02-03
IMPORTANT TO MAcoABEEs

on Tuesday evening. February 4,
at 1880 o'clock, there win be a very
important meeting OF clarksburg
Tent No. 10. K. o. T. II. o. T. W.
As our State Commander, c. C. sho-
walter, of Parkersburg, win be pres
ent to instruct all present In the new
ritualistic work which is hereafter to
be conferred in three degrees, and
as there are eight candidates ready to
take the new work. there viii be
something doing" and about IS
out Of town visitors win be present
10 take part, gOodly number of
clarksburg members are requested to
be present The uniform rank or
the order viii serve an elaborate
lunch, followed by a smoker and
toasts by a few chosen ones who
have heretofore distinguished them
selves on similar occasions.
GUY H. BURNSIDE P. C.
DIR. J. B. PAYNE. C.
J. A. MCDONALD. r. K.
Committee OF Arrangements
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-02-03
COMMISSIONERS SAVE

By virtue Of decree Of the circuit
court of Harrison county render
ed on the 10th day OF January, 1908,
in the chancery cause Of Jesse c Law
SON, administrator Of Howard Haley.
against Claude Haley and others, the
undersigned special commissioner viii
sell at public outcry on the property
hereinafter mentioned on
Monday, the 18th day OF Feby,, 1908
commencing at o'clock p. m. one
house and lot and five vacant lots
situate in the town Of bridgeport,
Harrison county. the house and lot
being the same conveyed to the said
Howard Haley by Homer W. williams
by deed dated the 18th day OF No
vember. 1902, and of record in the
proper Office of said county in Deed
Book 132, page $50; said house IS a
three room cottage situate on Phila-
delphIa avenue in said town and is a
desirable residence. The vacant lots,
Nos. 3 and 4 in Block I, Of the Peck
Addition TO said town. which lots
were conveyed to the said Howard
Haley by Bridgeport Development
company by deed dated the 18th day
Of June. 1908. and OF record in said
once in Deed Book 40, page 2si.
said lots are fine building sites.
Three vacant lots Nos. %, IS and 80
in the Willis Addition to said town,
which lots were conveyed TO the said
Howard Haley by Jesse H. Willis and
Olive A. Willis by deed dated the
2sth day of May, 1903. and Of record
in said Office in Deed Book 1s2, page
20, and are very desirable building
lots
said house and lot will be offered
and sold separately. and said vacant
lots in the Peck addition will be Of
fered separately and as whole, and
the said vacant lots in the Willis adj
dition win be offered separately and
as whole and sold in such manner
as to realize the highest price.
Terms OF Sale: One-third cash In
hand on day OF sale and the residue
upon a credit Of six and twelve
months taking from the purchasers
notes with good personal security
bearing interest from day Of sale, and
further secured by retaining lien
upon the property 50 sold.
JESSE C. LAWSON,
Special Commissioner.
I Homer W. Williams. Clerk Of the
Circuit Court Of Harrison county. do
certify that Jesse c. Lawson whose
name is signed to the above notice Of
sale has given bond as required By the
decree Of sale entered in said cause
H. W. WILLIAMS, Clerk.
Given under my hand this goth day
Of January. 1908.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-02-03
TESTED AND PROVEN


% .
For months Ciarksburg readers
have seen the constant EXPIRE son o.
praise tor Deans Kidney Pills, and
read about the good work they have
done IN this locality Not another
remedy eYer nrodnced such cnnYine-
ing proof of merit.
Jacob Bloch, living on Third ST.
Clarksburg, W. Va. says. The re-
suits that followed the use or
Doans Kidney Pills IN my case we're
very satisfactory. have had kidney
and bladder trouble for over four
years and during that time have snf-
fered very severely. There was q
continued duh palm across the small
Of my hack which was so acute At
times that / was hardly able 70 get
around. happened 70 read Of
poaR's Kidney Pins ana thinking
thai they might help me. procured
box at Wells & lawmakers drug
store. 1t only needed the contents
Of one box to cure the baekache and
bladder trouble and am much bet
ter In every way (From state
ment given Nov. "a, 1902.
A Unique Record.
On JRly s, 1907. Mr.. Bloch, said:
AFTER giving statement In 1902,
recommending Doan's Kidney PMS,
! continued using them a short time
longer, and the bladder trouble was
also cured. Since that time I have
not had a sign Of kidney trouble and,
think ] can honestly say I was cured
to stay cured. am always glad to
say a word in praise Of Dcan's Kid
ney Fails"
For sale by an dealers. PEice SO
cents. oster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo,
New York. sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name Doan's-
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-02-03
CHURCH BUILDING
ABOUT COMPLETED
And Sunday School OCCUPIED
1t for the First Time
on Sunday.

So far completed was the new Pres
byterian church in the Industrial adj
dition in East clarksburg that the
Sunday school there. Of which Floyd
Martin has been the efficient superin-
tendent the last two years, moved
into the church building Sunday.
The following SABBATH a series of
special services win begin. The Rev.
Marvin Rankin. the blind evangelist.
win preach the first sabbath Of the
meetings and the last part of the
first week, the second week. the Rev.
DR.. Christopher Humble viii preach.
All the people living within the range
OF this church are cordially invited
to these services. After the special
meetings have been concluded, 1t is
the purpose to dedicate the church
building. which Is a handsome little
gothic structure OF red brick.