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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-26
SOME WORDS TO VOTERS.
Communicated J
wEHRE WE LOSE.

BY mo men forgetting to vote, or
for any reason negleeting to vote, we
lose next Tuesday II il absolutely e.
sential that each and every mo- man
SHALL vote. This cannot be asserted too
strongly Let each mo- man act as II
the issue depended on him. II may SO
depend The result j. sometimes deter
mned by a single vote
There Is no contest FOR city Offices in
most wards The interest ii the elee-
tion generally viii not be 50 absorbing
as usual Yes or no" Is the one
contest II Is most important one.
let there be no carelesenesss no indifier.
ence! Let every mo- man 10 70 the
polls and cast his vote, and our city viii
be redeemed. We lose, if the mo- men
do not vote.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-26
NATIONAL LABOR PARTY.
Wi Be Launched at Big Meeting in
Cleveland Tonight.

Cleveland. Ohio, Feb 26.-A national
labor party. which is to embrace the
American Federation Of Labor, national
Farmers Union. the Socialist party,
American society Of Equity and unat-
tached national and local labor unions,
will be launched az a meeting Of United
Trades and Labor Council tonight. SINH
lar action is to be taken by the Central
Il Dor bodies Of other big American
ctfies
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-26
CITY SPRlNGING UP
TO WELCOME SAILORS
On Barren Plateau Waste Of Lower Cali
fornia Where The Ships VIII Stop
For Target Practice.

Washington, n q, FEB. a6 Down on
the barren plateau waste Of lower Cali
fornia and the shores Of Magdalen Bay,
4 mushroom tent city in springing up to
welcome Admiral Exams and his $4,000
men when they arrive at that isolated
SPOT for target practice. Tie Mexican
authorities nave already sent squad
Of mounted police there to maintain
order.
The officials here welcome the enter
prise Of the shop keepers who are pre-
pairing to supply the wants Of the sail
ors on the barren shore, which used 20
Be SO desolate that even shore liberty
there was not cared Tor. Messages to
and from the Ships at target practice
there wil be sent by wireless between
the fleet and Point Iona, California.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-26
FELL DEAD IN DOORWAY.
Heman A. Allen Was a Leading Farmer
OF Milton.

Milton. Feb. &c. Heman A. Allen, a
loading farmer and butter Manufacturer
of this town. died suddenly late yes
terdav afternoon. death being caused by
i bursting blood vessel. de hsd been
about his work as usual during the day
and was entering the house when be
fell dead in the doorway. He leaves 3
wife, one son and daughter.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-26
VERMONT FARMERS
LOST BUILDINGS
G. A. Woods Loss Early To-day Was
Over $4,000, While William James
Lost $1,000 on Monday.

Georgia. Feb, &c. The farmhouse and
buildings owned by q. A. Wood We're
burned early this morning the origin Of
the fire being unknown. When diseov-
cred the flames had gathered such head
way that little Of the contents Of any
of the buildings could be saved. The
loss Is five or Six thousand dollars, with
1000 insurance.
The farm house and buildings IN this
town owned BY William james OF Swan
ton we're burned Monday The cause
il supposed to have been q defective
chimney. The loss IS estimated at ST.
600 with 5000 insurance.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-26
MARTIN-TRIPP.
Proprietor of Barre Bookstore and Miss
Ia NJ. Trip Married.

Carroll W Martin, proprietor Of the
Barre bookstore, and Miss la NJ. Trip
we're married at eight o'clock last even
ing at the Congregational parsonage the
ceremony being performed by Rev. 7. a.
Poole. They were attended By Miss
Edith Downs and Ray Tripp. They viii
r side at s4 South Main street
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-26
&c MIDDIEs QUIT.
designations Accepted By Department
For Deficiency in Studies.

Washington. Feb. 26.-The navy de-
partment yesterday accepted the resig.
nations Of 60 midshipmen Of the Naval
academy at Annapolis for deficiency ia
their studies. All Of them are members
al the fourth class Forty-six either
midshipmen Of the class Of 1906. who
are nov on board ships in various parts
az the world. have been found deficient
an their fnai examinatieas fol promo
ton u the grade Of ensign. Twenty
uix Of them vii be re-cxamined.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-26
WANT TO TAKE HOUR
FOR THEIR MEALS
Fourth Glass Postmasters Adopt Reso-
lutions Asking That They Mayl
Close Offices While
Eating.

st. Johnsbury, Feb. 26.-At special
meeting Of the fourth class postmasters'
league held here yesterday, q resolution
was adopted asking that law be estab-
ished allowing fourth class postmasters
To close their Offices one hour for dinner
and one hour Tor supper at time that
would he Of the least Inconvenience to
ihe public The annual meeting Of the
state league viii Be held in White River
Junction, July ~
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-26
cRIsr or WITNESSES.
Were Put on BY Pfosecution-AnOther
Grist Bv Defense.

Boston. Feb. -Eighty-eight wit
nesses had been examined when the pros
ecution in tic case Of the ten Chinese
on trial for the Chinatown murder Of
last August rested It's case this morn
ing. THE defense immediately opened.
Ii will produce about 30 witnesses and
the trial will last about two weeks long
cr
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-26
TONIGHT IN BARRE.

Basket bsH. Goddard vs.. Montpelier
. seminary girls. Church St. gym.
Epaorth league social Mathesiisl
church.
The Passion Play, n pictures.
elseIu hnfssf
Theaforium. 30 Main strees.
Wonderland moving pictures. ct
fiales pavilion.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-26
IRON TRADE IMPROVING.
Reading Plant Of American Iron and
Steel Company Resumes.

Reading. Penn, Feb. 26.-The local
plant Of the American iron and steel
company resumed Yesterday after two
months idleness. Il employees nearly
900 hanks. The company reports 81
improvement in the iron trade.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-26
An Art Loan Exhibit.

An art loan exhibit viii be held Tues
day and Wednesday, March 8 and 4, by
circle 55 of the Ladies aid society Of the
Congregational church This promises
to be of nature to appeal to al classes.
There viii be shown samples Of nestle-
work both old and new. old china and
modern china, many interesting relics
Of the past, and curios both from our
own and foreign countries
Perhaps OF the greatest interest viii
be an exhibition Of the work the pupils
ef our public schools have done in arts
and crafts under Miss Badger. They
viii show specimens Of fooled leather
carved wood. hammered brass, bent iron
and other work, mostly from original
designs
|. II persons having articles which they
are willing to loan for this exhibit viii
n0tify IS telephone Mrs. G. ". Averill
OF Mrs 81 A. Phelps, theY viii confer
favor Care and prpteetion Of these ara
eles will be assuled Tie exhibit viii
Be open both afternoons and evenings
and light lunches will b served.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-26

Slack business methods are charged
against Rutland officials Nha i IS said
Lost sight 81 TIE boiler of the old fire
engine aud allowed It g 20 g. the
scrap heap. II vas valued at SEQ ana
the city had been Offered $50 Scr it
lear ag9.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-26

Stste's Attorney F. r. Buck. %
Windsor. i candidate for reelection.
0fher candidates announced are John J.
Wilson Of Bethel. and Raymond ;.
Tiainor 81 Waite River Junetisa.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-26
BARELY A QUORUM
TO DO BUSINESS


A depleted aldermanic board transact
ed what little city business that had
to be done last night. Alderman Camp
bell Is just out Of the hospital after an
operation and Alderman McNulty has
recently suffered bereavement in the
death OF a daughter. Al least one Of
the remaining four would have stayed
at home because Of i'll health had he
not fell that o quorum would be lack
ing without him. So the first, second,
third and fourth words were represented.
As an expression Of sympathy for their
bereayed fellow member, the aldermen,
on motion Of Alderman Iadd, voted to-
extend to Alderman MeNrhy a message
Of coincidence, through the city clerk.
All the business done. outside OF the
drawing Of the weekly warrants, was
in the line OF ordering repairs to city
The city got S65 insurance on
the North Barre fire station, which was
srorehed BY flames few weeks ago and
the work of putting the structure in
shape was authorized the property com
mittec being gwen oversight The same
committee waY also authorised to make
needed floor repairs IN The dressing room
corridor III the opera house The matter
OF repairing the city's eighteen ballot
boxes for the coming election was
brought up, but was droped on report
being made chat the repairs were al
ready ordered by Alderman Campbell,
Alderman Cutler reported that be had
now yet been able 70 draw up Il pro
posed new lease Of ths opera house with
the lessees. Fox & Eaton.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-26

The warrants were smaller than usus
in the police and fire departments and
larger Ill the street department. the lat.
ter condition being due to the cost Of
removing snow from the streets
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-11

By many people, jewelry is classed as something which is unnecessary. but when you think of'jewelry as we mean it, there are many things which are really needed. Watches, clocks. fountain pens, umbrellas, combs, cuff buttons, tie holders, shaving cups, watch chains, pocket knives, knives, forks and spoons, also numerous other things which we have not mentioned. We also have a very fine line of orna- mental articles at moderate prices, dia- mond rings, brooches, scarf pins and a large selection of gold iewelry will he found by calling upon us and it will be a pleasure to show you our stock. -[Reid & Todd, Jewellers & Opticians, 1O54 Main street. Bridgeport, Ct.
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-11

SPECIAL TOWN MEETING-The legal vot- D erf of the town of Washington are hereby notified that special town meeting of said town will be held at the Town Hall in said Washington on the 18th day of December, 1908, atl 50 o'clock in the afternoon for the purpose of authorizing the Selectmen to issue bonds of the Town for the purpose of raising money to pay the indebtedness now incurred by the town and to meet obligations for money ap- propriated for school and other expenses if it be deemed advisable and to determine the rate of interest which said bonds shall bear; when the principal and interest shall be pay able: the manner in which they shall be is- sued, and by whom they shall be signed; the manner in which they shall be recorded and the form of the same. whether registered or coupon bonds and to do all other acts neces., sary and proper to make such issuance of bonds legal; ,-.-.. Also to make an additional appropriation for High School Building if deemed advisable. Dated at Washington, Conn.,, December l,
 NJ. W. Aspinwall.
 G. G. Humphry,
 Thoms. McGrath.
 Selectmen,
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-11

Quality is Everything. It has been the one aim at The Post Office News Store, to excel in quality in all goods received at. and sold from the store. No inferior articles have ever been or ever will be tolerated. Particularly important it is to those purchasing gifts for friends to feel safe as to qual- ity. Of equal interestis the matter of price which is always found to be req sonable and right at The Post Office News Store, Il Arcade, Bridgeport, here novelties for the holidays are be- ing sold. t@5. "5
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-11
nIsTRIoT OF NEwTowN, ss. Probate

HTsTKIUT UF NEWfVWN' SS' fFVH1Vo D Court, Dec bth, 1908.
 Estate of Michael Mccarthy, late Of New town, in said Istriet.'deeeased.
 Upon the application Of Margaret ', Lester, praying that an instrument In writing pur- porting to be the last will and testament of said Michael Mccarthy, deceased .smay be proved, approved lallowed and admitted to probate, as per application on file more fully appears; lt Is
 Ordered, thatsaid application be heard and determined at the Probate Office In Newtown. A, D. 1908, at o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given Of the pendency, Of said application and the time and place Of hearing thereon, by publishing the same two times In some newspaper having a circulation In, said District, and by posting a copy thereof on the public sgn-post In the town Of Newtown, In said district, William J. Beecher. Judge.
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-11
NOTICE.

The Republican Town committee are requested to call the electors together at the Brick building at 7.3O p. m., on Tuesday evening, December 15, 1908, for the purpose of receiving an ex- pression from them in regard to the election of a United States Senator fCr this state and consider what action if any they wish to take in the matter.
 The Republican Town Committee. -TWilIson M. Reynolds, Chairman.
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Probate Notices.

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, District Of o Bridgeport, ss Probate Court, November 5. leos.
 Estate Of Stephen French, late Of Monroe. In said District, deceased
 The Court Of Probate for the. District Of Bridgeport hath limited and allowed six months fromthe date hereof. for the creditors Of said Estate to exhibit their claims Tor settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, wlthin said time, will be debarred recovery, All persons indebted 10 said Estate are re- quested tomaka immediate payment 10 '. Caroline French,
 Winifred 1, Wakeman,
 Eseeutrices,
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-11
The D. M. Read Co.
 EsSobIisbsd l657-
EsfabHsbsd 1857.

Christmas shoppers will find interesting collection of articles Gift Roo" If something different distinctive search of there great probability will found There things for the household Furniture the shape of odd Chairs Desks Tbout and Tables Rugs Pct Fancy China Baskets Cushions Dpere Selections made will be Second floor next Reading Room
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-11
DIsTRIcT 0P NEwTowN ss. Court oi

DlsTRICT OF NEWToWN ss, Court Of D Prob bate, November 2s, ls1r,
 Estate Of Marcella kilbride, late of New town, in said District, deceased, The Court of Probate for the District or Newtown hath limited and allowed six months hom the date hereof, for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement, Those who neglect to present their accounts. debarred recovery. All persons indebted 10 said Estate arc requested to make immediate payment to
 Edward Rllbrlde, Edward NJ, kllbride.
 Administrators,
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-11

EoR SALE OR RENT-The Furniture and U Undertaking store in Sandy Hook. lately occupied by P r. Heating; living apartments in upper story: barn room for hay and wag- ons and stalls for horses. These buildings are new and will be sold or rented, For fur ther particulars inquire of Michael J. Keat- ing, Newtown, or Edson ". Wilson, Danbury, Conn. Dated Nov. II. 1aS
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-11

The blacksmith shop belonging to the estate of c. N. Gay has been sold TO c. Howard Bassett, who occupies the property, by Frank Wright, the ad- ministrator of the Gay estate.
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-11

Mrs L. c. Nicholson. who was ill, last week, with tonsilitis and under Dr Gales care, is now improving and able to be about her house. '
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-11

When selecting your Christmassspre ents don't fail to visit D. N. Clark's store in Shelton. He has a lot of bar gains in useful presents for all the family. .,sa... ..t
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-11

NOR sALE-One pair of fat working oxen. F weight $500: also one Jersey COW due. in January. Also one pair of mules weighing goo They will work anywhere. Write or cali Joseph Rowland. Lyons Plains, ,Westport. Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-11

Mrs Hannah Terrill and daughter, Miss Ella Terrlil, returned, last week, from months stay with friends at Vineland, N. J.
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-11
Dainty Lingerie Garments.

French Nansook pink rosebud dy the left shoulder From pink ribbons This gown marvel of lovely lace and fine embroidery French Gowns Chemises fine hand elaborate designs but simple and perfectly done The rniy Underwear popular with who do not like many garments The garment includes three pieces decided novelty the Shathboker" corset bse knckerbocke with ceme short petcoat ensures the perfect fit of Empire and Direcoie gowns Combination Princess Corset Cover Long PecOat also with Dhetoire gowns very attractive Matched
 Att Undermusln Section
 Princess Pque Wasting weather. His white with stripes and suitable hldrens little
 l0c Wash Goods Section.
 The O M READ CO
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-11

Mir and Mrs J. B. Wheeler attended a family gathering in Winsted on Thanksgiving day at the home of Mir and Mrs Fred Dickerman.
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-11

DOR sALE-Fine Single Comb R. l. Red II Cockerels at E and s3 each. Show birds a matter of correspondence. One nice pen yearling White Wyandotte and For used incnbators. different makes, cheap. +. E. Olmstead X Co.,, Elmwood District. Bethel,'Ct.
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-11

NOR SALE On account of lost health I will J sell my place in Bethlehem IA mile from ,postofice, consisting of house, shop, barn, wagon and sleigh house :and hen house, etc, and eighteen acres of land, more or less. wood, pasture, blow and meadow land. never failing water, well and springs. Geo. H. Carpenter. Box 73, Bethlehem. Conn. .s.s- a
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-11

NOR SALE-Fresh COWS and heifers with I calves and some springers, two pairs of horses, weight 2l0O and 235O. l2 hives of bees and a lot of honey. I have sold my farm and must sell my stock George L. Corhin, Brook field Iron Works, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-11
Special Notice.

Am now fitted out with a portable engine and saving outfit and corn stalk cutter and am well equipped to convert your cord wood into stove lengths. Contracts taken by the job, cord or hour. and we will do your work at short nOtice Also contracts taken for cut ting up corn stalks.
 R. F. Banks, Phone 54-i. R. D. 17. Sandy Hook, Conn
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JNANTED-A second hand power stalk cut w ter. Also 50 or 60 fit of belting. Must be in good condition. State Lowest cash price. Marcus H. Burr, Bedding Ridge, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-11

DOR SALE-One single horse Union tread r power, in first-class shape. Charles Beard Huntington, Shelton, Conn. P. o. Route S Telephone 1l-l3
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-11

CARE of invalid. companion for elderly lady U or housekeeper for two. Mrs 0. G. T.; Maple Crest Farm, Bristol. Conn.,. care of C. N. Atwood.
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-11

yNANTED-A loan of slO00. first mortgage. W on Central Newtown property worth , times amount of loan. Apply at office Of Newtown BEE, Newtown, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-11

DOR sALE-One rubber tire coupe, s75; one II steel tire surry, S35; one new steel tire buggy, S6O; one rubber tire stanhope buggy. S25; five good business horses one bob sleigh. S2O: one light speed wagon, slOO. offer this lot of goods at half what they are worth as have no more use for them. Gray & Light, 257 Black Ro k Ave- Bridgeport.
 NOTICE-Anyone needing domestic nurse IN call on Mrs Estella Montrose, Brookfield. P. O., Route Is, Danbury. Conn.
 COR SALE-Choice lot of, young pigs ready J to go. Charles Cavanaugh, Walnut Tree Hill, Sandy Hook. Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-11

EOR SALE-5 six-weeks old Berkshire pigs from choice registered stock F. A. Gibbs, REDS, Waterbury, Conn.
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For Sale.

In good condition. 25 acres of land, house of 10 rooms, hay barn and outbuildings. What am offered Apply
 F. B. Wakeman,
 Route H. WeStpOrt Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-11

EOR SALE-6-horse power engine and boil T CT mounted. J. A. Tilson, Sandy Hook, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-11

WANTED Position for the Winter at hew. W ing ties. August Shultz, k. F. D. No. 76 Roxbury, Conn. ..e
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Notice.

A new Blacksmith Shop at Warmers Mills
 Horseshoeing and General Jobbing. Would like to see old customers at my shop. Terms
 cash. L. P. Payne. Roxbury Falls, Conn. Telephone call 1o6-12.
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-11

MILK WANTED--5 or cans of milk daily M by responsible party This milk wanted the year around. Will pay IA cent per quart above New York Exchange price. Address Milk, General Delivery. Bridgeport, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-11
For,,Sale.

A nice trap in No. condition; also black horse, gentle for ladies to drive; in fine con- dition. Inquire of Maurice Leavy. Walnut Tree Hill, Sandy Hook. Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-11
Raw Furs.

lam buying Furs again this season and will pay highest market prices. Drop me postal if you have Furs to sell and I will call on you
 C.F. ROSWELL. Southbury. Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-11

L,OR SALE-Cow for beef and one springer E Price reasonable. Address J., Box 5e Bridgewater. Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-11
Special Notice.

The automatic and clean curry comb. The best made and most durablecomb on the mar ket. Once seen always used. Burr Eclipse Harness dressing and Eclipse axle compound. No better made. William Wellington. agent for Fairfield County. ?. O., Route No. 1. Bridgeport Nichols, Conn. Telephone Bridgeport division.
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-11

EoR SALE CHEAP-0ne 20-horse-power U steam stationary engine. Good as new. It's bargain. A. H. Senior, "A South Street, Bethel, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-11

EOR SALE-FirstclaSs barn hay. Will make good terms to quick cash buyer. Mrs H NJ. Terrill, Newtown, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-11

DOR SALE-One gray mare. weight HOO lbs. years old, sound and good worker; one bay horse years old, weight 1000 lbs; sound. good worker and good roader Also one thor oughbred Stallion, years old, kind and gen tie and broke to all harness; also broke to the saddle; these are all good horses and must be seen to be appreciated. Address H. P. Cow ans. R. F. D. 10, Fairfield, Conn. Telephone 15-6
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-11

NOTICE-I am ready to saw logs for custom 1> work and can furnish lumber timber and posts of all kinds at moderate prices. Mill is located near my house. Leon Bourquenez. BotsfOrd, Conn., aE#a-
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-11

yKIANTED-To buy 400 or 800 bushels of corn
 w on the cob State price wanted. H. P. .Gowans, R F D No. 10, Fairfield, Conn.
 FOR SALE-1 second hand buggy, tons of T good hay and barrel of new cider. Apply to W. B. Green Georgetown, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-11

SALE-One pair heavy work horses witt U harness and wagon, good for logging oI trucking. H. IN. Garfield, K. D. No s, shel- ton, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-11
No Trouble

-----1T ----- When you nave FamOuS International Gasoline Engine for power on your farm. If you are contemplating buying an engine I can save you money. Write or call and seeme. ,r. a..s s..
 s. J. PARKS, Trumbull, Conn. NOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-One low down I stone truck, team wagon, double harness. rev one top wagon, one low down top milk wagon. , furniture trucks. Edison Nov ing Picture machine; larges Blacksmith Blower and Forge; anvil. tire upsetter, tire bender drill press, bellows, vises. other tools; and ott CT bargains; what have you to trade or offer, for all or any part of above. Make appointment to lmeet J. D. Dixon, North Bridgeport, Conn. E
The Newtown bee., 1908-12-11

NOTICE-I am now ready to saw logs for IN the public at my mill in Hattertown. O.. E. Morgan, Stepney, Ct.