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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-07-07
4 NATIVE OF FAIRIEE.
Jackson b. Eastman Died IN Clarenont,
n. H-Funeral Yesterday.

Claremont, M III, July THE fu-
neral Of jackson B. Eastman was held
Yesterday afternoon in the home. East
and Pleasant SITS. There was verv
large attendance, including Sullivan
ledge. Woodbury. eneampment and can
ton Oasis, /. @. 0. F., members Of the
international brotherhood Of mainten-
once and way and Il NJ Sampson Of
Concord. roadmaster Of the Boston &
Maine. Concord division Calvin s.
Eastman Of Claremont and Scott East.
man Of pompanoosne, Nt, two brothers.
were also present.
Rev J. M Wathen Of the First Con-
pregatienal church officiated The bear
srs, all from the Odd Fellows lodge,
were J. u. Rogers, William H. Farwell,
Truman j. Me0uaid, Summer U. Duns-
moor. Willis r. Freeman and A. r.
smith. At Plea SAINT 81 cemetery the
Odd Fellows burial service was per-
formed.
jackson r. Eastman was one Of the
oldest employees in point Of service, in
the Boston & Maine system, and had
been a section foreman on the Concord
Il Chremont branch for many years.
re was born ia Fanlee, vt. 63 years
sgo, a son Of james and Silvia Barton
Eastman.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-07-07
FRENCH DAY IN BURLINGTON.
Practically Entire Program Yesterday
Given Up 70 Them.

Burlington, judy 7.-For the large
French population Of this city and other
places in the state yesterday was the
big day of the Champlain terceutenary
celebration. Practically the entire pro-
gr21s, wsa devoted to observanees by
des&ndawts Of the men who fought
retain far France the country ey-
plored and founded by their illustrious
countryman, Samuel de Champlain.
A large number Of the French socie-
ties Of Vermont and other New England
states and of Canada participated III 4
parade in the forenoon, in which there
were many floats representing some Of
the events which followed the coming
Of the French explorer. The parade
was reviewed along the line Of march
7by representatives Of the city, state and
hurch
Yacht and power boat races and other
,qns Of aquatic sports were held on
tbe lake during the day, which was
concluded with an illuminated boat pa
rade in the evening.
Previous to the starting Of tie pa
rade an open-air meeting was held in
park, and a number of addresses were
delivered in French. Among the speak
ers were Adelord Caron Of Woonsocket,
r. l., and Dir. George A. Bouther Of
Brockton, Mass, who also read an or
iginal poem Music was furnished by
the Champlain choir and a band
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-07-07
GOV. PROUTY'S AUTO
KILLS YOUNG MAN
The Machine Was Not Occupied by the
Executive at the Time-The Chauf-
feur, Benway, Has Been
Arrested.

Burlington, July Tilt developed TO-
day that the automobile which killed
Hector Mongeon Of St. Hyacinthe, p O.,
on the street here last night is owned BY
Governor prouty. Chauffeur Bcnway has
been arrested aud Is child. Gov. Proutyi
who is attending the celebration in
Plattsburg, was notified to-day OF the
accident. The body Of Mongeon was re-
moved to Canada to-day The young
man was riding bicycle at the corner
Of College and Champlain streets when
he was knocked down. lie died Al the
Mary Fletcher hospital this morning Of
internal iniuries.
The automobile was going at terrific
speed There was crash and Mongcon
was thrown to one side, landing with a
thud beside the curbing. The chauffeur
did not wait. II was not known at the
time whose machine it was. Although
the street was very brilliant from the
decorative lights, no one seemed to have
caught the number on the ear.
When picked up from the road Mon.
geon was conscious but could talk only
with extreme difficulty. He was i'm.
mcdiately taken to the Mary Fletcher
hospital
Mongeon is the FIRST automobile vic
tim to be run down on the streets in
Burlington.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-07-07
BARRE CASE HEARD.
Metcaif vs.. the Averill Granite Company
in Caledonia County Court.

St. Johnsbury, July Tin Caledonia
county court the case Of State vs. Melia
Cordeila Of Hardwiek, which was taken
up yesterday, was heard, It being the
first of the cases arising from Saturday $
Wholesale raid The state put on evi-
denee which tended to prove five sales
Of liquor, but this the defense denied.
Richard A. H0ar and NJ. NJ. Gordon Of
Barre are defending the woman.
Six divorces were granted by the court
during the latter part Of last week and
the first of This week.
The general assumpsit case Of II. E.
AleteaIf Of South RYegate vs.. the Averill
Granite company 81 Barre occupied the
attention Of the court for the first OF
the week. but was not finished. Tho
plaintiff seeks to recover sl50 damages
on work claimed to have been done for
the Avenll Granite company The de.
fendant puts in an offset claim.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-07-07
Champlaln Tercentenary 0 b
Servance Held To-day
TAFT THE CHIEF FIGURE
rhe President Inspected Indian Wigwams
and Reviewed Troops--He WIN
Go to Burlington Tomorrow
Morning.

Plattshsug, N. r., July 7.--The 3ooth
anniversary Of the discovery of Lake
Champlain by samuel dc Champlain
was continued here to-day where Pres.
ident Taft, Governor Hughes of New
York and Gov. Prouty Of Vermont and
pther distinguished men gathered to
take part in the exercises. The pro-
gram began at Cliff Haven, Catholic
summer school, where President Taft
addressed the students. Following this
the party inspected the wigwams Of the
Indians who are taking part in the
pageant.
After viewing the dress parade Of the
regular troops and the New York Ma
tional Guardsmen at the Plattsburg
barracks, President Taft and Governors
Hughes Prouty and others delivered
speeches, eulogzing the early pioneers
who blazed the trail through the path
less wilderness three hundred years ago
There party will 60 to Burlington
tomorrow and viii leave that city for
Washington that evening.
Burlington, July This was fraternal
society day Of Champlain Tercentenary
week, Large delegations were here from
all parts Of the state to participate in
the parade. This afternoon there were
athletic events and competitive drills on
Centennial field. There were brief ad-
dresses by c. E. Whelan Of Wisconsin
and ]. 9. Burns Of Michigan, officers Of
The National Woodmen.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-07-07

ers was read and on motion Of Alder
man Campbell adopted The report
recommended that all OF the Benedict
farm lying northerly Of Brook street
available for cemetery purposes bC
turned over to the commissioners al
once and that the commissioners buy
the property at the Brook street en-
trance to the cemetery and that the
house on the property be removed 50
that suitable drive way can be built
II was also recommended that the
plot Of land known as the "Potters
Field" set aside for the burial OF the
poor be abandoned and a more suitable
section OF land-b be set Of for that pur-
pose. IN Elmwood cemetery the COM
mittee recommended that all land own
ed by the city. adjoining the cemetery,
and available for cemetery purposes be
turned over to the commissioners at
once
The overseer Of the poor made the
following report for the month Of June;
balance on hand June ], $54.16j re-
ceiyed from the city S40O; paid out
S30l15; balance on hand s153.0i.
a petition for hydrant at the cor
ners East street and Upland avanue was
read and referred by the mayor to the
fire committee, fire chief and wafer
superintendent to investigate and re-
port A petition for sewer extension
on Franklin street was referred TO the
street committee to investigate and re-
port.
A statement from several hardware
dealers was read, stating that their
letter Of the week before was not
"Ared7 at any particular individual but
wus statement to the council OF the
existing conditions. They wanted per-
mission to add in this letter that they
had not been asked to quote the city
on any supplies for over year until
the day following their letter to the
council The letter concluded with the
statement that they did not expect the
dty to pay them higher prices for the
same claes Of goods that they could
buy cheaper elsewhere, but with the
prices being equal they thought that
the business ought to Be divided equal
liz. The communication was signed BY
q. w. Averall & company, w. G. Rey-
nolds and f. A. Prindle.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-07-07
ouIEr IN cAMP.
Little But Routine Work Is Being Done
BY the Militia.


Camp Governor Pronty, July Moth
ing took place yesterday at Camp Gov.
Prouty to disturb the regularity sof the
routine duty and the training Of the regi
ment went on without interruption. Guard
noun and evening parade are held every
day and special emphasis stiil continues
to be laid on the former duty The
officer OF the day for yesterday was Cap
tain L. B. johnson Of Company c, ana
the officer of the guard was Lieutenant
ID. +. Pollard Of Company Y. In the
afternoon the field and staff took a ride
through the surrounding country to se-
lect monoeuyering ground as a problem
in tactics. The ofderlies selected yes
teFday were Private John Deipha OF Com,
pany G., and Il. II Sumner Of Company Il.
Company N has been especially hon,
ored BY the frequency with which the
selection Of orderliss, and the like has
fallen 70 It's lot The ordeTiies for Mon.
day were Privates A. f. MCGOWAN and
L. n Provost, both Of Company N. Mu.
sician John Smith Of Company NJ has
been detailed for duty as musician at
regimentai headquarters during the en-
camnment. The company, under the di,
reetion Of Captain 0. II. Parker, remains
in the best of condition.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-07-07
ITALIANS. ARE WILD
WITH FEAR FOR LIFE
Stirred Up by Report That the Worst
Earthquake Ever Known There Is
to Come SoOn-People Fleeing
to Open Country.

Rome. July 7.-Southern Italy is wild
with excitement from the predictions Of
seismological experts that the near fu-
ture will bring the seyerest earthquake
shocks ever experienced The inhabi-
tants are fleeing to the open country for
safety. Long lines Of nondescript wag-
ons, carts and baFrows, drawn by men
and women, are hurryig frautically to
the farm and vineyard districts.
The government Is at its Wits end
attempting to allay the fear Of the popu.
lace. The good faith Of the authorities
is doubted, owing to the publication Of
the report that officials converted a vast
sum OF the previous relief into graft.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-07-07
TRIAL srARrED ro.pAY.
German Prince Is Accused Of Perjury in
Harden Case.

Berlin, July Z The trial Of Prince
Philip Won Eulenburg. formerly the
kaiser's prime conrt faYorite, was COM
meneed to-day. The prince is charged
with perjury and attempting perjury.
The emperor was represented in the
court room By special imperial officer
The case is The outcome Of the Maxi
millian Harden libel suit, founded on
charges that members Of the emperor's
circle indulgeddn degenerate practices
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-07-07
FIRE DROVE FAMILIES
FROM TENEMENT HOUSE
Many Narrow Escapes at Suffolk, Conn.
This Morning, When Big Frame
Building Burned.

sufield, Conn, July IA fire causing
a loss Of $4,000 destroyed the four-story
tenement at the corner Of Depot and
Main streets this morning The house
was occupied by Polish families and they
had narrow escapes. The building was a
frame structure and was formerly q road
house betweea Springfield and Hartford
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-07-07
.AEr MPT AT MURDER.
kid McDonaid" Was Shot by Harry
sElAshg in Boston.

Boston, July Firing two shots at
Herman Guckes, better known as Kid
Mcdonald, boxer, and then turning
the revolver upon himself and firing a
bullet into his abdomen, Harry Fuchs
of $50 Beach st., Roslindale, IS alleged
TO have undertaken TO settle quarrel
which had started but few minutes
before on the street at the corner Of
Reach and Washington sts. Roslindale,
about 3 last evening.
Neither man IS dangerously wounded.
Fuchs, the assailant with wound in
his abdomen, Is in the Emerson hospit-
all lamoiea Plain. Guekes is on cot
at the suhstation Of division 13 at
Roslindale, with two wounds il his
thigh.
Fuchs is p years old and Guekes is
25. Roth have lived in the neighbor-
hood for several years.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-07-07
TWO BOYS SHOT.
Mysterious Affair Outside New York
City Last Night.

New York, July 1.-Two small boys
returning home TO West Hoboken, N. J,
last evening, after d swim off the West
Shore Of the Hudson, were mysterious.
" fred upon as they tragersed a road
at the foot az the Palisades. One Of
them wac mortally wounded, the others
left hand was torn away and the sight
Of the left eye destroyed
The little victims, William and All.
dred Kirschner, q and years, respect
lively, dragged themselves half mile,
bleeding profusely, and fell exhausted
at the feet 81 a pedestrian. AT hos
pital the boys said the shots were fred
from clump Of trees along the road.
A shotgun apparently was used. Sev.
eral shots penetrated Aldred's neck and
he has little chance to recover.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-07-07
SAYS WIFE HIT HIM.
Joseph Jacques Has Her Anested-shl
Also Has Black and Blue Marks.

Joseph Jacques Has Her Arested--Shi
Also Has Black and Blue Marks.
Mrs. Maude Jacques was arraigned
in the city court last evening on the
charge Of breach Of the peace in striking
and quarreling with her husband, Joseph
jacques. She entered a plea Of not gull
ty ana was placed under $50 bail, which
was furnished by her brother. The date
for the nearing has not been set Mr.
Jacques made the complaint against his
wife to Grand Juror f. r. Davis. The
police say that the woman who searched
Mrs JACQUES in the police station found
many black and blue spots on her body
which She claimed had been made By Mr..
Jacques striking her.
Thomas Lynch Of Berlin, who was ar
rested at o'clock last evening BY Officer
Gamble for intoxieation, pleaded guilty
to first offense in-city court this morn-
ing and was fined IS, with costs Of S6.l9,
which he could not raise, and wens to
Jail for 20 days.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-07-07
PLAYED is INNINGS.
Burlington, With Collins Pitching De-
feated Pittsheld, to 2.

Burlington, July Other attrac-
lions during the cslebration did not
prevent a good sized crowd from gath
ering at Centennial Field where Bur-
hngton defeated Pittsfeld in game
the like Of which has not been seen
ia this city since the Northern League
days. For nine innings the battle was
waged with no runs and then each
team scored once. Things were then
brought in the winning run with a
basehit. The game was replete with
brilliant plays, both teams giving al
most errorless support to their pitch
err
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-07-07
DIED QUITE SUDDENLY.
Miss Frances currier, Aged 50, Of North.
field Sustained Shock.

Mortified, July T.--Miss Frances Cur
rier. aged 81 years, died suddenly yes
terday afternoon from the effects Of a
shock. She was at her home on Union
street when she was stricken and was
taken to the ohme Of her sister, Mrs.
Belle Stone Of Central street, where she
died shortly afterwards in spite Of the
efforts Of Drs Mayo and Hubbell Miss
Cur1ier was born in Northfeld and had
spent nearly all her life here. She was
a member of and q devoted worker in
the Universalist church. She leaves
three sisters, Mrs Stons Of this town,
Mrs Betsey Wood of Dorchester. Mass,
and Mrs. Sarah Barron Of Boone, Iowa;
also one nephew, Fred G. Green Of North
field. The arrangements for the funeral
have not been completed
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-07-07
CHANGE IN DETAILS
Of Chinese Immigration on the Canadian
Frontier July /.

Richford, July ~ Beginning July a
change in some Of the arrangements Of
the details concerning Chinese immigra-
ton on the Canada frontisr went into
effect. The entire frotier is now under
the jurisdiction Of Commissioner Clark
Of Montreal who has three frontier ports
in his charge. they being Portal, N. d.,
Malone, n Y, aud Richford A. L.
Weeks has been appointed inspector at
Richford Under Commissioner Clark in
stead of under Commissioner Billings of
Boston. Chinese arrested for illegal en-
try into the United States viii Be taken
before Inspector Weeks here instead Of
before Commissioner Billings in Boston.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-07-07
ROOSEVELT'S LIFE
AGAIN SAVED TO-DAY
Enormous Lion Sprang Toward Him and
Was Dropped in Track BY Skilled
Marksman.

: iAke TEaivasha, British East Africa,
July 7.Col Roosevelt again owes his
life 10 tile skill of marksman An
enormous lion to-day suddenly sprang
Rpon him from the iungles and was
dropped in his tracks with one shot
Through the heart. The beast killed
was the finest specimen obtained dur
ing the last few days. The ex-presi-
dents bag includes four rbinoceroses.
The party Is now camping on the
grounds Of the Borotghs brothers, the
elder Of whom is a retired British ma
val officer.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-07-07
FLOODS IN MISSOURI.
Estimated That 100000 Damages Has
Been ne-Some Lives Lost.

Chillicothc, Mo, July 7,-Reports
show a large food eoditions northeast
and northwest Of here Oh the forks Of
Grand river. Grand river 123456666N
Grand river Great damage 10 the ex-
tent Of 100000 Is reported from Tren-
ton, which is isloated BY high water
There has been some loss Of human
life. Traffic on the Chicago, Rock Is-
land & Pacific il demoraliged. at Pat
tensburg the west fork OF the Grand
river is running through the town and
the Wabash switch yards.
Late last night the flood became still
more serious Three persons are re-
ported dead at Pattensburg and almost
all the residents shaving takene refuge
in the upper stories Of houses were
without food 50
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-07-07
AGAIN ARRESTED.
William Hendry Finished One Sentence
and Started Another To-day.

A man named William Hendry who
was released from county Jail this morn
ing. after serving so days for the larceny
OF a suit of clothes at Bethel, was re-
arrested by Chief Faulkner Immediately
upon being released and brought to this
city. He was arrested on a warrant,
charging the larceny Of a hand hammer
from William Anderson at Jones Broth
ers' shed on the 2eth day Of May last
lie was taken before Judge Scott in
city court early this forenoon and plead
ca guilty to the charge. He was sem
tenced to county jail Tor not less than
30 nor more than 90 days.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-07-07
KING PETER TAINTED
AND FELL FROM HORSE
First Reports Had Servian Monarch in
Serious Condition, But the Ply
sicians stri~ to AIlay


Belgrade, July n King Peter was
seized with fainting ft and fell from
his horse today. He was carried to the
palace and Is in serious condition The
city is IN state Of excitement, IS it is
feared that should the king die the politi-
cal autonomy Of Seryia will be menaeed
Court physicians issued statement lat
Ell that King Peter was not injured as
seriously as was feared.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-07-07
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Barre Granite Manufacturer was Mar
RED il Jersey City. N. ].

A marriage license was returned to
the city clerks Office to-day from Jersey
City, NJ j, giving the marriage Of James
bour The ceremony was performed on
July : BY Edward Maeklay, a justice
Of the peace. The occupation Of the
groom was given as a granite manu-
faeturer.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-07-07
AGED VETERAN DEAD.
George W. Hayward Of South Royalton
Was 92 Years Old.

George VI. Hayward, civil War vet
eran, aged 90, died yesterday at Mont.
pelier after q long illness incident to
old age. He was born in Tunhridge and
for many years was well known cat
tIe buyer throughout Central Vermont.
He served in Company II, nd Vermont
regiment. Most OF his life was passed
IN Tunbridge, South Royalton and
Fitchhurg, Mass, and his legal resi-
dence had always been in South Royal
ton He is survived by six children and
one granddaughter, Mrs Eva MorriI
with whom he lived. The body was
taken today to South Royalton where
the funeral will ia place.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-07-07

washington People Married This Morn
ing at GraniteulIe.

Washington, July 7.--Alfred Dashnar
and Miss Lena Carpenter were united in
marriage at nine O'clock this morning at
st. Sylvester's church in Graniteyille.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. FIX. Tnrcot in the presence of only
the near relatives. The couple we're at
tended By Miss Edna Dashnar and Jerry
Dashnar, sister and brother Of the groom.
Mr.. and Mrs DashnaT left for a weeks
wedding trip to Boston and on their
return will reside at the home Of the
groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. J..
Dashnar. The happy couple are well
known young people Of this place and
their many Friends wish them happiness
The bride was graduated from the
spauldine high school at Barre in the
class Of 1905 ard has since been sue
cessfnl teacher IN the schools Of Wash
ington and Orange
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-07-07
TOWN DER WATER.
Many Lives. Reported Lost at Patterns
boro To-day.

Kansas City July Il Word received
from Pattensboro to-day says that the
town Of 800 people is ten feet under
water and many Of the inhabitants have
been driven to the roofs, Several are
reported to have been drowned and many
are in peril. Houses are floating about,
the fate of whose occupants is not
known
Fifty rowboats were placed on a spe-
cial train from here and ST. Joseph, but
it has since been learned that the res
euers are unable to get nearer than three
miles. The flood came with great rapid
ity from the Grand river
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-07-07
ABHoRs THE DEED.
Father Of Murderer Of Sir William wylie
Writes Of Sons Act.

Allshababd, British India, July ~
Rr. Dhingra, father of Madar Dhingra,
the murderer Of SIR. William Wylie,
to-day wrote a letter to "rhe Pioneer
expressing his adherence of the deed.
The letter encloses Others from his
father, wherein he Acknowledges great
debt to Wylie for his services IA In
dia.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-07-07
R. D. EvANs DEAD.
Was Interested in Many Mining Com
panies-Thrown from His Horse.

Boston, July 7.--Robert D. Evans, 81,
the landlord 81 President Taft and his
next door neighbof in Beverly, and d.
rector of large number Of mining com
panies, died at the Massachusetts, Home
opathic hospital at 1920 last night, Of
injuries received BY being thrown from
his horse last Wednesday. He was
born in 50. John N. B.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-07-07
cRusHED ro pEATH.
Myron carl1ins, Railroad Employe,
SIipped Under Wheels.

Nashua, n. H., July 7.-Falling un-
der the wheels Of moving freight car,
Myron CarRins, railroad employee
was crushed to death yesterday even
ing at Aver, Mass. He was riding from
the new yard to the station and when
alightiRg slipped and fell under the
train.
Carkins was % years Of age He was
a resident Of Aver aud his body was
turned over to the coroner there.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-07-07
BOX i RuNG
Firemen Found Nothing but a Pile Of
Blazing Ties.


An alarm from box ls at 2:50 this
morning called the entire fire department
pest haste for Gre in the wooden G.
Tomasi building on North Main street.
Upon arriving at the scene, the fremen
discovered that the fire was confined To
some old railroad ties which were piled
beside the building
The building has been moved recently
and the ties were used. to block it up in
moving. A connection was made with
hydrant and the blaze extinguished
with no damage to anything except the
ties, which are practically valueless.
This fire may be a aftermath Of the
independence day celebration. as a fire
catching several days ago might have
smouldered until last night before break.
ing out.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-07-07
CITY COUNCIL VOTES
TO TRANSFER LAND

N Hope Cemetery and Also ElmwoOd
cemetery.-A Suitable Entrance
viii Be Made On Brook Street.
The regular meeting Of the city com.
ell which was postponed from Monday
evening was held last evening The re-
port Of the committee on the whole
relative to turuing over land in Hope
cemetery 70 the cemetery commission