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The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-04
POLICEMEN INDICTED
Grand Jury Plays Four for Failing to
 Suppress Race Riot.

Springfield. Ills, Sept. 3.-The special grand jury called to probe the recent race war, adjourned tonight after re- turning l7 more indictments, this mak- ing total of IF during the session. Among those returned this afternoon were indictments against four Spring field policemen. The report says:
 After the most diligent inquiry we condemn in unmeasured terms the cow ardly, contemptuous action of those members of the police force who, hay ing taken the oath of office, failed to do their duty; men who were paid from money obtained from the pockets of the people of this city to protect life and property; men who nor only failed to use club, handle pistol or raise a voice against the mob on the side of law and order but some of whom are shown to have assisted in doing the work that has brought destruction to thousands of dollars of property
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-04
DEAN BAILEY ACCEPTS
Cornell Professor VIII Head Presi-
 dents Rural Life Board.

Ithaca. N r., Sept 3.-Dean Lib- erty Bailey. of the New York State College of Agriculture at Cornell uni- versity, announced to-day that he had accepted the appointment of President Roosevelt at the head of the commis- sion of five which is to investigate the condition of farmers and report rec concentrations for the betterment of rural life. Dean Bailey declined the appointment when it was made on account of the press of duties here
 in connection with his position at the university, but at the urgent request of President Roosevelt, and leave Of absence having been granted by President Schurman, of Cornell. he has reconsidered
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-04
BRITAIN AFTER CASTRO
Imposition of Extra Customs Duties
 Under Investigation.

London, Sept. 3.-The foreign office was questioned today with regard to the statement from Caracas, Venez- uea, that the British minister, Sir Vim cent Corbett, was on his way to Trim dad, whence he would communicate with hs government on matters of vii tai importance. It has no advices con cernjng the minister's departure or pending departure from Caracas. and thinks that possibly Sir Vincent Is go- ing to Trinidad to investigate a local grievance in connection with the im- position by Venezuela of an extra cus- toms duty of 30 per cent on goods en- tering Venezuela from points in the West Indies, This question has been the subject of representations to Pres ldent Castro, and the negotiations have been dragging on in a manner characteristic of this South American republic for some time.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-04
DoNAHUE ACKNOWLEDGED.

Donations to the Home for the .Friendiess, from July l. 1908 to septem- Der 1, 1908, were as follows:
 Omitted from June list, Mrs. Leslie Moulthrop, quarts Ice cream.
 The H.-O. Co.,, New York, 40 pkgs Force; Mrs. Sarah Darlington, dog, Goughnuts; Mrs. Thurber Chatfield, 1 Dk string beans; Mrs. Isaac Bishop cothing Mrs. w. H. Douglass. goli cape; Mrs. H. J. Kellogg. clans; MT P Merwin magazines Mrs Pope, ponnets; Mrs. Geo. R. Trumbull. glasses jelly, clothing, bonnet; MT Arthur J. Mulcahy, magazines, Mrs F. G. P. Barnes, 100 ears of corn Mrs, Rutherford Trowbridge, a photograph of the automobile ride" to each mem. Ter of th, home magazines, friend; Mir. Henry G. Darrow 10 gallons vine. gar, basket peaches; B. Rogowski feathers.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-04
MRS. M. FIELD, JR., WEDS
Married in London to Baldwin
 Drummond

London, Sept, s,-Mrs, Marshall Field, jrp. of Chicago, was married at the Westminster registry office this morn ins tc Baldwin Drummond, second son of The late Edgar Athellng Drummond ana tho Honorable Louisa Theodosia Pennington who was a daughter of the third Lord Muncaster.
 Mr. Drummond Is a member of well known Hampshire family and q ne- phew of the late Sir Victor Arthur Welllneton Drummond, who married a daughter of Charles Lamson of New York He is most popular In social circles where his mother was one oi the leaders, He is also a keen sports. man, and belongs to the polo and hunt Ing, set, of which the Duke of Westmln- ster Is a member. Mir. Drummond Is S6 years Of age. '+i ..
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-04
LAsSo SAVES LIFE
Tourist Rescued When Falling Over
 Mountain PrecipIce.

San Bernardino. Cal. Sept. 3.--Archi- bald Banks. a resident of Philadelphia, was saved from instant death by Will liam Rogers of New York, in re- markable manner, In the mountain near here yesterday.
 A party of four-James Archer of London, William Rogers and Robert Shea of. New York, and Mir. Banks were riding on one of the slopes of the San Bernardino range. Banks horse slipped and his rider rolled down an embankment toward precipice. Al the very brink he grasped small push which was about to give way under the strain when there was swish of q lasso and the man found himself en- circled by q rope, thrown with unerr- Ing aim by Rogers. With the excep- ton of a few bruises and a severe nervous shock Banks was uninjured.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-04
s1O,oOO TO ACTORS FUND
Abe Hummel, Disbarred Lawyer, I,
 Tony Pastors Executor.

New York, Sept S.-The sum of s10, lea by Tony Pastor. the so-called Fath- CT of Vaudeville in this country, whose will was filed in the surrogate's office today.
 Abraham Hummel, the dlsbarred lawyer, who Is now in Europe. and his sister, Bertha Hummel, are made ex- ecutors. To both of them he made im- portant bequests. including gold watch and diamond medal to Mr. Hummel. presented to Pastor on anni- versaries of his long theatrical career There are numerous bequests to cm- ployes and personal friends and MT. Pastors wife is named as reslduary legatee. The value of the estate is not disclosed but 1t Is said to be very large.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-04
CONVICTED OF ToRTuRING
Seven Russian Officials Sentenced---
 Professors Under Ban.

Dorpat, Russia, Sept 3,---A sergeant of police and six Warders of the local prison were today convicted of tortur- ing political prisoners with the idea of extorting confessions, and each sen- tenced to one year's imprisonment.
 St Petersburg, Sept 3-The profes- sors and instructors in the imperial universities and schools of Russia have received a circular from the min ister of education ordering those who are members of the Constitutional dem ocratic or other Illegal political parties either to withdraw from these parties, or resign their positions The minister explains that membership in such or gahizations is incompatible with hold ing office and drawing salary under a government which these parties are en- deavoring to destroy.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-04
HITS BACK .AT,. HISGEM
Standard Oil Accuses Candidate of Cut-Throat Tactics.

New York, Sept, S-4sldeljghts on the bitter war that has been waged for many years between the Standard oil company and Thomas. l.. Hisgen of Springfield, Mass, Independent party candidate for president of the United States, and hls three brothers, In the firm of Hisgen Brothers, came out to-day when, the taking of testi- mony In the governments suit against the Standard oli company of New Jersey was resumed. The Standard, by the testimony adduced. sought to show that most of the cuts in prices made in the New England field in the war between the Standard and Hsgen Brothers were. ma de first by the Hisgens and that afterward the Standard oil company met them to maintain their trade.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-04
TERMINAL LAND FOR SALE
Hudson Companies May Dispose of
 S8,OO0,000 Site.

New York, Sept. 3.--According to one of the officials of the Hudson and Manhattan Railroad company the property on the east side of Sixth avenue from Thirty-second to Thirty .,tf1ird streets, on which 1t has been supposed terminal of the Sixth ave nue subway and the Hudson tunnel railroads would be built, can be pur- chased by anyone willing to pay a profit to the owners. The railroad company never owned the property, and according to the officer from 'swhom the information was obtained I.neyer thought of improving it.
 The company paid $6,000,000 for the property, and 1t was said that it intended to build on the site big ter mi1ab with a hotel and other acces- sories
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-04
100 POISONED BY MEAT.

Berlin. Sept. 3,---During Q meeting of the Municipal council to-day the wholesale poisoning of officials and nurses connected with the Virchow hospital was made the subject of in quiry. Deputy Mayor Dr. Reicke lad made investigation into the matter and stated that he had found that sixty nurses and more than forty oth- CTS employed in the institution had been poisoned by bad meat.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-04
CLOSE VOTE IN MICHIGAN
Looks Like Warner Has Nomination
 for Governor by SIS Plurality.

Detroit, Mich. Sept 3--While not conceding the renomination of Gov ernor Fred. NJ. Warner In last Tues days primary election, the Free Press tonight completed a new tabulation of the election returns, which, with seventeen precincts missing, gives Warner a lead of SIS over Auditor General J. B. Bradley who opposed Governor Warner for the republican nomination, and who was supported by the Free Press. The latest Frce Press tabulaton gives Warner s7.535, Bradley s7,217. IL Is now thought that nothing short of the official can- vass can determine the nomination, and there is talk of recounts and of litigation to ensue before either side comedies the nomination to the other.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-04
YOUNG "STORRS' ARRESTED
Burglar Calls Himself Son of Late
 Chicago Lawyer.

New York, Sept 3.--When he was ar raigned this morning before Magistrate Herman In the west Side police court charged with burglary, Emory storrs handed to the magistrate letter in which he asked for a private interview He said he was a son of the late Chi cago lawyer, Emory A. storrs. The magistrate held him for trial
 He had never been a criminal until recently, he said Poverty had forced him into paths of evil, He asked for lenlency and said he would reform | Young man, If you had followed In the footsteps of your illustrious fath. CT, you would not be in the position you are today" said the magistrate. T feel sorry for you, but I will have tc hold you for trial"
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-04
AND WATKINS HEARS IT
He's Candidate for Vice-Prcsidency on
 Prohibition Ticket.

Ada, O., Sept. 9.-Before large audi ence tonight, Prof. Aaron s. Watkins was officially notified of his nomina- tion as the candidate for vice-president by the national prohibition party. The event was made the most of by the citizens and political partisapship was laid aside temporarily in the honorins of an esteemed townsman.
 Robert Patton of Springfield, Ills, de- livered the formal notification address. When Prof Watkins arose to respond the audience was on its feet cheering and waving hats and handkerchiefs. The ovation lasted several minutes.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-04
ORvILLE FLyS AND FALLS
Wright Pulls Wrong Lever and Comes Suddenly to Earth at Fort Myer.

Washington Sept. 9.-Orville Wright made flight In his aeroplane at Fort Myer, Va. this evening While making the second circle of the drill grounds, Mir. Wright pulled the lever which con- trols the planes In the wrong direction and he was compelled to descend in order to avoid running into some wires. The machine encircled the grounds once and was half way round the field when the mishap occurred. The aero plane was in the air for one minute and fifteen seconds. The mistake was due to the change made In the posi- tion of the operator on the machine, with which he has not become thor oughly familiar.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-04

A social and business meeting of the ladies aid society of the M. F church was held on Wednesday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Alexander Read on Rogers avenue The principal business of the meeting was the cleo ton of committees to take charge of the various departments at the harvest festical which will be held early in October. After the business session a ments were served and a pleasant aft ernoon was spent. This society will meet weekly during the month of Sep tember in order to complete work for the sale at the festival
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-04
PARKHURsTs AGENT IN TOLLS

New York, Sept. 3-Edgar A. Whit ney, a former agent for the Parkhurst society who was identified with many crusades against police corruption here and who was the chief witness against John Glennon, Police Chief Deverys 6 old wardman, and who disappeared when the case came to trial, was ar rested today on two charges of grand larceny
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-04
WHITE SLAVE TRAFFIC
international Council of Women Con-
 demns Double Standard

Geneva, Sept 9.-The sessions of the International Council of Women, which was organized at the Chicago Worlds fair in 1893, were continued in this city to-day and the efforts of the American delegates to secure a greater voice in the affairs of the council resulted in a victory. In the future the Australia states will have but a single delegation, representing the commonwealth as has America
 The evils of the white slave traffic were graphically portrayed by several of the delegates, after which the coun- cil voted against double standard of morals for men and women.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-04
LEEDS, ESTATE sso. 900. .ooo

New York, Sept. 3,--ln the surro- gates court at Mneola, l., l., to-day the will of William B. Leeds, who died in Paris last spring, was filed and dis poses of property valued at more than sS0,000,000, The United States Trust company, Nonnie Stewart Leeds and George s, Baker . of Manhattan, are named as executors
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-04
LITTLEFIELD UNSUITABLE E
Creditors of A. O. Brown X Co. Think
 Him Lacking in Knowledge.

New York, Sept 3-Following a meeting of the creditors of A, o. Brown & Co, held today it developed that op- position Is likely to be made in the United States district court next Tues day against the appointment of former Congressman Littleheld as permanent receiver and trustee of the bankrupt firm It was stated that several cred itorA objected to MT. Littlefeld's ap- polntment on the ground that he was 8 new eciner at the New York bar and might not be wholly familiar with New York stock exchange customs.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-04

Harry z. Johnson, of Whalley ave- nue, left last week to join a house party at the Harrison cottage at Pine Grove. Mantle. In the party from this city are MT. and Mrs Buell., of Portsea street.. Mrs, Tousley and Miss Gertrude Vincent of Perkins street. MT and Mrs Charles Johnson are to join them for weekend visit. and will return with the others on Labor day.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-04

Miss Fannie Roth, daughter of Frederick Roth, of Diamond street, underwent d very successful operation which was performed by Dr Sperry, of New Haven on Monday for the re- moval of an abseess in the ear. Miss Roth is doing nicely 'f f'i
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-04

Miss Katherine Hemingway, of liar rison street, has returned home after a few weeks visit with friends in Maine
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-04
MILFORD.

Special Journal-Courier News service.)
 Milford, Sept. 3.--A meeting of the Epworth league was held on We'd nesday evening at the residence of Allen and Miss Bessie Overton on Sea- side avenue.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-04

The flremep of the Westville hose house have purchased a. new piano, which will be used for. their entertain ments this winter. , @a
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-04
NASHVILLE.

William Watson and family, of Fountain street, have returned home after spending the summer. In Wood- bridge.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-04

The funeral of Mrs. William David son of High street took place from her late residence on Wednesday aft ernoon at o'clock. Rev. Howard Meserve had charge of the service. Burial was in the Milford cemetery.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-04

The W, s. A. c. boys are planning for a dance which will be given some time this winter.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-04

St. Marys choir will meet Fri1ay night at the. church rehearsal, The rehearsal will commence at 8 o'clock sharp, and all members are requested to be present.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-04

A delegation of Stratford people, in- cluding women and children, enjoyed an outing at Pond Point on Monday afternoon. In the party were Mrs. M Leroy Beach and daughters Alice, Marion and Helen; Mrs. Walter Cur tis and son Stanley Mrs. Alfred Stacey and son George. A very delightful time was enjoyed
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-04

John Oddie of Branchville, N Y., has been appointed station agent for Milford to fill the vacancy made by the resignation of r A. Raymond.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-04

MT Nodine, the florist, is soon to give up his business on Seaside ave- nue and locate in Providence, R I.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-04

Painters have been at work on. Pat rick Healey's house on West Town street
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-04

Charlie Riley and family are nov ing into their house recently purchas- ed that he has had workmen employ ed on for the past few weeks, A new furnace has been added and a. large hennery has been built on the prem ises, as MT Riley is engaged in the chicken business
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-25
SOUTH WOODBURY.

NJ, v. Clark Il confined to the hous,
with the grippe.
Perley Wells 81 Montpelier Ii visit
ing n this vicinity
Miss Alice McKinstry IS visiting
niends in Plainfeld
Vernon Powers and wife have moved
into tenement in the Morse block.
Glenn SULTAN Is at work for the
Woodbury. Granite Co, bookkeeping.
N. r. Goodell. Who has been very III
with pneumonia, is somewhat better.
Mrs. Even and Miss Watt nave gone
TO Rupert for q few weeks vacation.
Clement Batchelder Il at home from
Goddard seminary for the Easter vaca-
tion.
Lewis Strong has been very poorly
for some time. DR.. Warren visited him
Monday
A. ,, Lyford received the news Of the
death Of his brothers wife in Cabot on
Tuesday.
Wade benjamin, who has not been
So well for few days, is more comfort
able at this writing.
Dr. Wheeler 81 North Montpelier was
in the place Saturday ana Monday 10
visit Wade BENJAMIN.
The two months old child Of Mr..
and Mrs. Austin Heath ID critically in
with mcmbranous rotlp
DR.. Darling Of Hardwick was in the
place Tuesday to meet DR.. Hall and as.
sist IN performing an operation on the
l.ele Heath hid.
Albert BuFnham and Mrs. Dan Nc
Lean were in Cabot Saturday TO meet
Mrs. w. J. Town and be present at the
interment Of Mr.. Towns remains.
a. Or r. p. George ana Sam Thomas
ri Hardwick were on their way to
Montpelier Saturday the horse they
were driving Owned BY the doctorl
dled about mile north Of this village.
They had the horse cared for and hired
a team in the village to continue their
journey.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-25
FIRM NOT RESPONSIBLE.
Temple Bros Of Rutland Had Been Sued
for Negligence.


Rutland, March "A. On case was dis.
posed Of and trial Of another ~ jury
begun IN Rutland county court yester.
day. Late in the afternoon a jury was
empanelled for the case Of Edward r.
Vail Of Pawiet IS. the Rutland Railroad
company. loss Of service. Vail asks for
$1,000 alleging that he was damaged TO
that extent because his wife was so IN
iured by a fall while getting OF Of a
train at Dandy that she was incapaci-
tated for her household duties for
months. Mrs. Vail sued the road for
negligence two years ago and got d yer.
diet for personal injuries.
The negligence case against Temple
Bros, marble and granite manufactur.
era, broughs1 by Mrs Rose I.efebyre of
his city to recover sd 900 because OF
the deash Of her husband while working
Al the Temple plant III 1905. went TO
the jury yesterday and verdict for
the defense was rendered
This case was of more than usual in
terest in that the defense held q paper,
signed by Mrs Lefehvre after the pay
ment Of $3.50 releasing the firm from all
liability in the matter The plaintiff
claimed that Mrs. I.efebvre was men
tally incapacitated, being in a delicate
condition when she signed the paper.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-25
TALK OF THE TOWN.


Sale Of lace curtains at Abbott's.
corsets only 4sc pair At Vaughan's.
The best pictures at the Theatorium.
Watch for announcement Of lace cur
tain sale at Fits.
Buy Designer and get the spring
styles, at Perry's.
Banana splits, try some. II is delic-
ious, At Masc0tt's.
John Anderson left last night for Wor-
cester, Mass, where he expects to re-
side
Curtis Holt Of Springfield visited at
the home Of Frank Martin Of South
Barre yesterday.
Nelma, The little daughter Of Mrs Jen.
ME Cofin,is III with the measles at her
home on Washington street.
Bring the whole family to the Thea
torium. Children free when accompanied
by either parent afternoons only.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-25
A. p. Abbott @ Co.
PLAINFIELD.
Canadian Jubilee Singers Concert Was
Success.

Canadian Jubilee Singers Concert Was
a Success.
The entertainment given All the town
hall Tuesday evening BY the Canadian
Jubilee Singers and Imperial Orchestra
was d decided success aud was thorough.
" appreciated BY the large number pres
ent The solos BY Madam Marie Dorsa
and Mr. Gerard Aiillar were especially
pleasing. Plaintield has not enjoyed such
a musical treat for many months.
Miss Alice Hudson is at work at John
Foss'
Fred Laird Of Montpelier was in town
Tuesday on business.
George Bliss Of Marshfeld was in
town the iras Of the week
Archie Ennis Of MarshHeld was in
town Saturday on business.
Mrs h. NJ. Rideout returned from a
business trip in Boston, Saturday.
Miss MabIe Kent Of Barre spent sun
day with her sister, Mrs, Orlando Mar
tin.
George Whitcher spent Sunday in st.
Johnsbury with Mr.. and Mrs. Gardner
Spencer.
Mrs. Frank Page and son, Fred, Of
Marshfeld visited at Mrs. Viola Bemis
saturday
Miss Mafgerie Wooster of South Barre
recently visited her grandparents, MIR.
and Mrs. Chas. Lombard.
Mrs Clarence Dwinell and Miss Lillian
Of East Calais are the guests OF Mrs.
Wilford kiser for few days
Mr.. and Mrs. Forrest Walker Of Marsh
field have moved to the Lupier house
on Brook street Mr Walker is to work
in the creamery.
Several from Marshiield North Mont
pelier aud East Montpelier were in town
Tuesday evening ta attend the concert
given by Tho Canadian Jubilee Singers.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-25

Myrtle Ford is visiting in Barre.
John Harren Is employed at the Wi
noosld house.
Mary Spencer is doing homework for
Mrs. Burbank.
Mrs. F. f. CurrieF is visiting her par
cnts in North Troy.
Charles Kenerson Of Barre was In
town last Wednesday.
Alr. r. II. Merrett Of Boston was in
town last week with Nern Owen.
Mrs. q. ]. HAYES and daughter spent
last "Wednesday in St. Johnsbuy
IA. NJ. Foster and daughter, Ina, visit,
ca relatives ii Calais over Sunday.
Edward I.erny ami wife Of Hardwick
visited Arthur Walls last Sunday
George Lacley Of Montpelier recently
purchased tie farm Of Q. r. Collins.
John Harrington and daughter re.
turned Tuesday from st. Adams, where
they have been spending the winter.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-25
VOTED FOR BEER.
Bakersfield BY SO Doing Probably De-
creed Itself OfEeiaIly Dry

Bakersfield. March 25.A special
town meeting WAS neld here yesterday
10 decide what class OF license would
be granted. and that for a beer and
light wines or third class prevailed by
a vote OF Is to 20.
The effort TO establish a second class
license having failed. there will with
cut doubt be no license taken out Of
any description, as thege is not enough
money IN the class voted 10 warrant
anyone going into the business.