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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-01
RoAcH-LAwRENcE.
Wedding in St. Augustine's Church This
Morning.

Miss Helen NJ. Lawrence and Daniel II.
Roach were married at st. Augustine's 5
church in Montpelier this morning at
nine O'Clock before one of the largest
crowds that ever attended wedding in
tho neighboring city. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev. w. j. o'Sullivan.
The bride was attended by Miss Ida
Hughes, who wore crepe de sole with
Irish lace and carried bouquet OF pinks.
Currie Lawrence, brother Of the bride,
was best man, while the ushers were
John Graham and John Lawrence. The
bride was becomingly attired in an EN-.
press gown of point d'esprit over pale
blue silk: she wore picture hat and
carried, brides roses. Miss Florence
Cashen rendered several impressive selec-
tions ON the pipe organ during the eere-
mony.
The wedding party then went to the
home of NJ. J. Doyle, where a wedding
lunch was served. Mr.. and Mrs. Roach
'witi spend some time at the groom's
former home in Fulton, y. y, after which
they viii 90 to New York City, whore
MIR. Roach will begin theatrical en-
gagement with Brady and Grismore
playing probably in the metropolis. Mr.
Roach's first introduction hereabouts
was as one of the leading actors in
Way Down East"
He is the owner Of several moving
picture shows in this city and in Mont
pelier, and he mas been in this city all
the summer managing one OF them. Dur
ing that time he made a large number
OF friends, who will extend their con
gratuIations to him, also to his bride
who is one Of the popular young ladies
Of Montpelier. For several years she
mas been employed as an operator in the
Montpelier telephone exchange.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-01
EARLY VOTING In morrpELlER
Ex.Mayor Frank M. Cory First Man to
Cast His Ballot.

Ex-Mayor frank NJ Cory of Mont.
pelier, candidate for senator on the Re-
publican ticket, must have got up early
this morning, for he was the first man
to cast his ballot in that city, and that
was at six o'clock, the ballot box being
opened at that time. One of the other
early voters was T. c. Barrows, in his
ninetieth year, the oldest voter in Mont
pelier. He first voted for William II.
Harrison for president, and if he lives
to vote next November win have cast
his ballot for eighteen presidential can
didates.
The voters went to the polls in greater
numbers between the hours of six and
seven this morning more than two years
ago, there being 1853 checked off at seven
o'clock AZ more than last time at the
same hour.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-01
THE REPUBLICAN PREDICTION.
Chairman Williams Set $4,000 as the
Outside Limit.

Newport, Sept chairman +. G.
Williams of the Republican state com
mittce gave out the following statement
last night ON to-day's election;
The Republicans will poll very
large vote and have plurality for Prou'
~ and Mead rising 70 10000. ! find
that the people are as much interested
in the election of Taft as they were in
that OF Mckinley. The state platform
of the Republican party is more pro-
gressive than ever and the citizens form.
ing the rank and file OF the party are
wei alive TO the Importance of to-mor.
rows plurality and its effect on the ma
tion. As much enthusiasm has been
manifested in the rallies held the past
two weeks as in any national election |
have ever known. The attendance and
enthusiasm have, in fact, been record
breakers and indicate a large vote to-
morrow"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-01
Kenneth's Stunt in claremont.

An item in the Claremont, n. H.,
news of the Manchester Republican to-
day gives the following account of a
Barre boys stunt
Kenneth, who is with the NlilIs-ken-
meth mystery show here this week, had
several hundred citizens guessing this
noon when 4. L. Elliott of the AdYo-
cate. +. T. joy Of the Union. DR.. i.
Jarvis, Dr. II. w Hervey and +. II.
Hunter concealed a gold watch in the
scrap iron heap on Main street, after
driving about town. Kenneth was
Watched by DR. L. Jarvis and after be-
ing blindfolded took the reiHs Of the
hack horses and drove like mad down
Broad street and finally stopped at
the scrap heap. took DR. Herseys hand
and Immediately found the watch hid
den in an old engine cylinder.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-01
MORE coMMoDroUs QUARTERS.
For The Shepard Sporting Goods Store
On Elm Street.

Earl S. Shepard & CO., the sporting
goods dealers, have moved from the
upstairs store in the Drown building
which they have occupied for the past
year to more eommodious quarters in
the building on Elm street, formerly
occupied by the public library.
An enlarged line of sporting goods
has been put into stock until now it is
possible to obtain everything in the
sporting goods line from an air.rihe
to the highest power rifle. They also
carry full line of hunting and fishing
clothing.
In addition to the regular stock Mr.
Shepard has purchased Of H. F. Bald
win his picture framing business which
has been run for the past two years
in the basement of the Worthen block.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-01
HISGEN INFORMED
OF HIS NOMINATION
Poor Health Of the vice-presidsntiul
Candidate. Graves, Presented a Dual
Independence League Notifca-
tiOn Last Evening.

New York, Sept l.--There was not
room enough in the new clubhouse OF
the Independence League TO hold the
large crowd that gathered last night for
the dual purpose OF being present at
the notification of Thomas /. Hisgrn,
Independence party candidate for presi-
dent, and the housewarming of the club.
IL had been the intention to show the
party leaders the new club quarters, but
as every inch of room in the modest 1T
tie building in Wayerly place was occu-
pied, this was almost impossible, but
the attempt was made and this delayed
the notification ceremonies to late
hour.
William Il. Hearst and MIR. Hisgcn en-
tered the clubhouse shortly after nine
O'Clock and were greeted by AN outburst
OF cheering hisgen was enthusiastic
tally referred TO as "the trust buster
and "our next president" These titles
brought forth more cheering,
Many inquiries were made for John
Temple Graves, the party's candidate
for vice. president. 1t had been original
" planned TO have Mr.. Hisgen and Mr..
Graves notified at the same time. but
owing to the poor health OF Mr.. Graves
this plan was abandoned. lie is at the
Warm Sulphur Springs, in Virginia.
Henry A. Powell, chairman OF the no
tifcation committee, presided lie said
in view OF the signs Of the times, the
new party was destined to be historical
in the future of the city, state and ma
tion. Mr.. Powell told MIR. Hisgen that
he had been selected as the standard
bearer of the new party and then there
was prolonged cheering when Mr.. Hisgen
rose to reply, and it was several minutes
before the candidate could begin. lie
read his address.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-01
PLANS FOR LABOR DAY.
Intercity Park and Benjamin's Falls
The Scene of The Festivities.

Present indications tend TO show
that il the weather is favorable the
Labor Day celebration at Intercity park
next Monday will be one Of the most
successful ever heM by the Central
labor union. While there is no parade.
amusements enough viii be furnished
at the park to afford full days amuse
ment. Besides the games and attrac-
tions at the park the Central union nas
made arrangements to use the Benja-
min falls side of the road, and refresh
,nents will be served at booths there.
The ball game between the Italian
team and the Graniteville team should
of itself furnish drawing card to
bring large crowd. This is the sixth
game that these two teams have play
ed and each team has won three. The
tug of war for purse Of $50 is open
to any eight men teams in the city or
outside, whether they represent labor
union or society.
Stewart Reid, the speaker OF the
day, Is one Of the most eloquent men
connected with the American Fedora
ton of Labor and comes TO Barre with
the highest recommendation as regards
his ability as a wide-awakc labor ad-
yocate.
The usual number Of raosk and
games has been provided for the amuse-
ment of the patrons for all of which
liberal prizes are offered TO the win
ncrs. A special feature of the day viii
b. the ball at Woodmen's hall in the
evening. at which Gilbertson's union
orchestra, the only union musical or
gunization in this section iof Vermont,
win furnish music.
Arrangements have been made where
by special trains will be run from the
quarries and special car will be run
to Montpelier after the ball.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-01
BODY IDENTIFIED.
Man Found Drowned in Connecticut
River at Windsor.

Windsor, Sept. 1.-The body of the
man found floating in the Connecticut
river sunday, near the toIlbridge, which
has been lying in Cabot Bros under
taking rooms since, was identified yes
terday as that of Fred Field, laborer
of this town. He had been missing since
Tuesday, having worked that day on
the village streets. DIR. S. G. Sanders
of Claremont, n H., coroner of sullivan
county, regarded an inquest unnecessary,
as there was only slight indications OF
foul play. few bruises on his face
and hands, which might have been made
by the action OF the current upon the
body. Funeral services were held yes
tefday afternoon, with burial in Ascut-
ney cemetery.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-01
LEAVE FOR WEST TOMORROW.
DR.. and Mrs. c. H. Kent Expect to Lo-
cate in California.

DR.. and Mrs. Curtis II. Kent leave to-
morrow on the way to Los Angeles, Cal,
where they expect to locate for the
present, at least. They will spend a
month or two in the northwest section
of the country en- route. arriving in Cal
ifornia about the first of November. Dir.
w H. Mct;of Of Montpelier, who has
purchased DIR. Kent's dental office, is al
ready established, and he expects to
take up his residence in this city within
a short time
DIR. and Mrs. Kent have made a great
many friends in Barre during their sew
eral years residence here, all of whor
regret tnat they are to leave, and who
hope that they may return to make
their home here again. In his profession
DIR. Kent is recognized as very skilled
operator, and he has been accorded a
large practice.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-01
CAR RAN OVER
BOTH LEGS
Byron 5. Stearns Badly Injur-
ed at Lyndonyille
HIS CONDITION, SERIOUS
He Stepped Backward in the Way Of 4
Moving car--Both His Legs Were
Terribly Mangled--Taken to
St. Johnsbury Hospital.

st. Johnsbury. Sept. byron T.
Stearns brakeman in the b. & NJ.
yard at Lyndonville had both his legs
Iun over by car this forenoon by ac-
cidentalIy stepping backwards in front
of a moving car which had just shunt-
cd onto siding. lie was taken to the
Brightlook hospital here and his legs
we're mangled so badly that one OF them
had to be amputated just below the
lnee and the othcr below the ankle.
His condition is very serious. He is
about 3s years of age and is married.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-01
D. E. BOOTH DROPS DEAD.
Former Business Man of SwantOn Was
Driving in Highgate.

Swanton, Sept. LID. +. Booth, a
former business man OF this village, died
suddenly hast night while driving at
Highgate Springs. He became III when
near the Franklin house and expired
from heart disease before medical aid
could reach him.
Mr.. Booth was about 55 years old and
up to year ago. when he met business
reverses, had conducted grocery here
many years lie leaves wife and three
sons who live IN the west, Rutland and
this village. A brother, Y. ". Booth,
6ycs fn Essex Jnnsti tion, and anotsSr.
Lucius NJ. in Chicago. E. H. Booth and
A. &. Booth Of Burlington are his neph5
ews
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-01
HARDwIcK MINISTER RESIGNS.
Rev. L. A. Wilson Will Take Up Post
graduate Work.

Hardwick, Sept. l.-At the morning
service at the Congregational church on
Sunday the pastor, the Rev. L. A. Will
son. announced his resignation, to take
effect about the first OF October. Mr..
Wilson has done great work for the
church and his resignation is deeply re-
gretted. lie plans to take a postgradu-
ate course in college.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-01
METEOR FRAGMENT SHOWN.
1t Resembles Granite and One Side Is
Partially Polished.

Burlington, Sept. IA fragment Of
meteor that fell on the night Of July 20
is now on exhibition at the White Cross
pharmacy at the corner Of North street
and North Winooski avenue. II. A.
Coombs, motorman on an Essex juno
tion car, saw the meteor fall on the
Weston hill near Winooski Ii is OF a
peculiar substance, resembling granite.
One side is perfectly smooth and por
tiou OF it has fine polish, this probably
being caused by intense heat. 1t weighs
about ten pounds.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-01
CLOSED BAR AT THE INN.
Rutland Officers SwoOped Down on the
Brandon Hostelry

Rutland Sept l.-SheriH 4. G. Fish
and Deputy Sheriff + 5. Whitaker went
to Brandon yesterday, armed with a
warrant signed BY Justice Willis NJ. Ross
and sworn out by States Attorney Rob
ert A. Lawrence and closed the bar of
the Brandon Inn, after taking an inven-
tory of the stock. William H. Dunn of
this city IS proprietor OF the hotel.
States Attorney Lawrence did not wish
to say anything about the nature Of the
charges against Mr. Dunn, but it is un-
derstood that they relate to an alleged
irregularity in the granting Of the Ii
eense.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-01
VERMONT ACADEMY.
Opens Fall Term September 10 Under Its
New Principal,

Vermont academy at Saxton's River
will begin the fall term under its new
principal, MIR. George b. Lawson, Sept.
l6, with larger enrolment of students
than it has had for a number Of years.
Among those coming are students from
Oregon, Arkansas, Alaska, Virginia and
Cuba. One Chinese is also registerets
The commercial department has been
enlarged and an extra teacher, Miss
Amy Il. Van Doom, engaged. Another
new teacher is Miss Marion f. Bond,
who will be at the head of the art de-
partment. Mr.. V. T. Witter Of Boston
abs been secured to teach the classics.
Arrangements have been made for teach
ing practical photography. The farms
continue to prosper under the direction
of Mr.. L. II. White, and there is every
indication for successful year.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-01
YOUTHFUL BURGLARS.
Three Boys, all Under IL, Plead Guilty
at Brattleboro.

Brattleboro, Sept. /. ~ Three boys
Of tender years were taken before JUS
tiee Arthur P. Carpenter in the mum
ieipal courtroom yesterday charged
with burglary, to which they pleaded
guilty. They were Willie Adams aged
Z, Francis Murray aged 10, and Fran
cis Deyo aged II. The cases were con-
tiuued to Saturday morning for sen
tence. The burglary took place late
Sunday afternoon, the Adams and Deyo
boys going into j. f. Bushnel's store
on Flat street after breaking out a
rear window. the Murray boy remaining
on guard outside. They took guam
;ity Of candy and tobacco, a watch and
six cheap rings.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-01
FARMERS FEEL 1T.
Lack of Water Getting Troublesome in
Addison County.

Middlebury, Sept. 1.-The drought in
the county towns has become serious.
All tine streams are very low and some
of them and many springs are dried up.
Farmers have to drive their cattle long
distances for water, and the meadows
and fields are parched and in many
places burned brown. otter creek is at
the lowest point it has reached in years,
and the manufacturing plants down the
river are greatly embarrassed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-01
GEORGE N. TILDEN.

Occupation, merchant.
Born in Mortified, August 5, 1878.
Educated at Northfield lsgh school;
graduated, class OF 'Sl.
Came to Barre in ~, employed by
w. +. Morse. shoe merchant,
Three and a half yesrs in North
field post-ofiice.
First lieutenant, Co. r, at Chicks-
mauga, 1898
Returned to Barre and entered bust
ness, buying w. T. Morse's store
with G. Nj. Wiley; conducted it
alone since 1904.
Was president Of the Barre Mer-
chants association, '06.
Secretary, Washington county Dem
ocratic committee, three years.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-01
MAKING A WAR SHOW, TOO.
Japan Is Going to Have The Biggest
Ever" in Peace Times

Toxic, Sept. 1.-The biggest mill
tarv manoeuyers ever seen in Japan in
time Of peace are being planned for
November 10. lasting four days, ac-
cogding to plans announced at the war
Office today. The operations will cover
fvc provinces and the imperial head
quarters will be at Nara. The grand
review by the mikado viii take place
November IA.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-01
TALK OF THE TOWN.

A. +. Brooks of Littleton, N. H., was
a visitor irn the city today.
A. 5. Douglass Of Noodsville. n. H.,
was visitor in the city yesterday
There will be band concert here on
"Wednesday or Thursday evening. Watch
for the program.
There will be regular meeting OF the
Ladies Auxiliary, A. o. H., Wednesday
evening, in the X. OF c. hall, at 7.3o
o'clock.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-01
Fire in Montreal.

Montreal, Que. Sept. Fire last
evening did s60.oo0 damage to the pro-
vision warehouse Of Gunn Langlois and
company. Good work by the iiremen
saved the remainder OF the s500000
worth Of produce stored in the building.
The loss is fully covered by insurance.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-01
ABOLISHED ONE OFFICE.
That of Tax Collector in St. Johnsbury
Topped Off.

st. Johnsbury, Sept. LAT a special
meeting of both the town and village
yesterday morning, it was voted to abol-
ish the Office Of tax collector and have
all taxes paid to the town and village
treasurer. After 30 days the treasurer
will then turn over all unpaid taxes to
the constable.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-01
ELECTION LIVELY
In BURLINGTON
Streets Thronged Early Today With
Prospective Voters, Reports From
Parts of Vermont Indicate
Great Interest.

Burlington, Sept. THE intense in
terest which has marked the close of
the campaign was evident today when
the streets were thronged with prospec-
tive voters from the moment the polls
were opened.
All indications point to one of the
heaviest votes in the history of the
state. Reports from all parts show an
unusual interest and large vote being
polled everywhere.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-01
CANDIDATE FOR CHAPLAIN.
Rev. A. N. Woodruff of South Barre
Would Accept the Place.

The Rev. A. n. Woodruff of South
Barre is to be candidate for the posi-
tion of chaplain OF the House at the
coming session Of the legislature, and
his many friends hope that he may sue.
ceed in attaining to the same. Mr..
Woodruff has been a citizen of the state
Of Vermont for over fifty years and a
Baptist clergyman for over forty years,
until prevented by a severe illness last
year from longer continuing in perma-
nent pastorate.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-01
Vote Of Two Years Ago.

The total vote cast for governor in
Barre two years ago was LAS, Of which
Fletcher ID. Proctor had 4a3, p. w.
Clement had 1858, L. W. Hanson 20 and
T. Sullivan 60.
For city representative, the vote in
Barre two years ago was: 5. n. Jack
son 6s4, J.. j. Mckenzie 6S3, Jos. Odgcrs
80.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-01
FRIENDS OF CANDIDATES
WORKED TO THE HOUR
Contest Which Closed Today
Was Close But Was Not
Characterized by Bitter
ness of Attack.

George n. T'ilden, Democrat. was to.
day elected representative to the legis-
lature from Barre, winning out on the
first ballot over his two opponents, John
w. Gordon, Republican, and William II.
Jones, Socialist. The vote was a record.
breaker, there being 1896 cast.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-01
THE PARTRIDGE SEASON.
Does Not Open Until September Is,
Notwithstanding All Reports to
The Contrary.

The partridge and woodcock hunting
season did not begin today in spite of
tae fact that an item in yesterdays
paper said il SO; and we hereby caution
various and smdry hunters VINO may
have accepted the statement rs correct
to wait until September Is before go
ing out after the birds.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-01
CAST FIRST BALLOT 50 YEARS AGO.
d. H. Clark Has Voted in Barre Whole
Period With Two Exceptions.

u. II. lIdIh has NbtV& III DutAU WhuAS
Period With Two Exceptions.
d. II. Clark of ward ? has been
voter for 50 years, he having taken the
freeman's oath and voted for the first
time at the fall election 80 years ago
this month in the old Congregational
church, which stood on the Gospel vii
lage common at that time and which
was used for town house. The late
Timothy Dudley Of South Barre was the
moderator of that meeting, but Mr..
Clark does not remember who the other
officials were. With the exception of
two years, Mr.. Clark has always voted
in Barre, and he says he does not know
of another voter in the city to-day who
was voter so years ago
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-01
A MESS.
Il The Atlantic City Boardwalk Shoot
ing Mystery.

Atlantic City. \. j., Sept. DE
velopments in the Roberts-Williams
boardwalk shooting mystery indicate
that when the true facts are revealed
the conditions viii be shown TO be al
most unbelievable.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-01
A RUSH AT ST. JoHNsBURY.
Indications That Heaviest Vote in
History viii Be Cast.

st. Johnsbury. Sept. Indications
pt noon today are that this place will
poll the biggest vote in its history, the
contest for representative between H.
b. Howe, Democrat and Frank A. Scott,
Republican being close. Over 200 votes
lad been cast at noon.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-01
is PROMOTED.
New Hampshire Man Becomes Libra
rian of Congressional Library.

Washington. d. C., Sept. Apple
ION p. C. Griffin of New Hampshire was
today appointed chief assistant libra
Tian of the library of Congress, vice A,
Il. Spofford. deceased. Griffin has been
on the library staff for Il years.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-01
TONIGHT IN BARRE.

The Comique picture show, A.
Tomasi block.
Theatorium. 40 Main street.
Massuoco's theatre. Scampini block.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-06-04
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

homes No 10 Fort Douglas. The rooms
were bright with yellow roses and three
tables of players enjoyed the game.
Mr. and Mrs. Prentiss n. Gray will
probably be here today on their wedding
trip, to spend a short time with Mr.. and
Mrs. George J. Gibson.
Mrs. Elinor Glyn. who has been A guest
at the Newhouse home for q few days.
leaves today for New York, whenees she
sails shortly for her home.
X X X
Mrs. Roscoe NJ BreeSen will entertain
next Tuesday evening st a large bridge
party at their home in the Canning apart
ments, and Mrs. Breeder will give two
bridge teas Thursday and Friday.
\ \
Mrs. n. c. Gleason and her daughter.
Miss Ada Whittlesee. of Ogden, spent yes
terday in the city.
X X
The Cup and Saucer club meets tOmor-
row afternoon with Mrs. A c. Wherry
X X
Mrs. f. w. Matson of Ogden spent yes
terday in the city.
Miss Irene Lakin is the guest of Mr..
and Mrs. A. J. GOrham for few weeks.
X x
Mrs. Susa Young Gates has returned
from a visit of a week in Logan. where
she was with her daughter, Mrs. Widtsoe.
Miss Clara Youngerman spent yesterday
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-06-04

is possible the members viii ignore all
their moral obligations and the ex-
pressed will of the voters in order to
secure a Republican for senator. Such
a contingency is entirely possible.
though il would constitute the most
fragrant defiance of sacred pledges that
could be imagined. and would react
upon the responsible party to its ruin.
Ia the meanwhile the people of Utah
ne was here will join in congratulating
him and his state on the result of the
vote. He is a big man. capable, genial,
public-spirited and admirably qualified
to serve in the senate.