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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-02
TALK OF THE TOWN.

H. +. Pitcher Of Boston was in the
city to-day on business.
4. Bazzanni of New York City was in
the city to-day on business.
Floyd Rooney Of st. Johns, Que. Is
spending a few days with friends in the
city.
Among The Friday arrivals at the hotel
Otis were G. Il. Wilson and Robert Nor
ris Of Boston and William Hiney Of Bur
lington.
Among the Friday arrivals at the City
hotel were J. w. Noble Of Hardwick and
Fl F. Baldwin, Scott Fellows and +. W.
George Of Wells River
Mrs. y, X Hill is assisting in the
Eastern Estates tea store for few
days in the absence Of Mr. Norris, who
Il confined 10 his home IN Grnniteville.
Mr. Norris condition is improving.
Frank d. Sartelle, who has been en-
gagged as drauehtsman at the Presbrey,
Coykendal company's plant, has res
signed his work there to accept the posi-
tion as the Barre representative for the
George /. Mead Granite company
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-02
COST NEW YORK $4,000,
The Extraordinary Session Of Legisla-
ture Just Ended.

Albany, n. y, July 2.-The extraordi
nary session Of the legislature which
adjourned yesteday was short lived and
comparatively unproductiye but 1t cost
the state S25 900. II defeated the Cobb
direct nominations bill, ignored Govern.
or Hughes criticisms Of the legislative
probe resolution and passed two bills.
one making All appropriation for its own
expenses, the other a progressive inher-
itance tax measure which the leaders
estimate will add four or five millions
TO the state revenues. A progressive
inheritance tax bin was passed at the
regular session but WAS vetoed by the
governor. who explained in his message
10 the special session that his objec.
tion to Il concerned the method of grad.
uation. A new bin was drafted 70 meet
the inequalities pointed out and was
passed without objection.
The direct tax bill. designed to reiml
hurse The general fund for contributions
made to the canal and highway sink
ing funds, fell by the wayside. Governor
Hughes in his message, observed that
it would soon be necessary to 60 back
to direct taxation to take care of the
interest and pay the principles Of tho
bonds issued for canal and highway i'm
provements. Although provision had
been made for the present necessary
contributions to the sinking fnna, tie
leaders deeided to put in a direct tax
loill &hi4 year
Npp iaN aeFel0ped fo sunA WA
&K sisAt NHss slln measure wKa feaehnd
0n the calendar yesterday 1t was ed
vanced 70 shird reading and hanished
to the revision committee In The Sen.
ate it was not considered. Its intro.
duction, however served to give Minor.
ity Leader Frisbie an opportunity to
make capital for the Democrats.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-02
FORMER BARRE MAN
DIED ALL ALONE
John Marchesi Had Been Wasting Away
With Consumption. Died In Bur
lington Last Night.

Burlington July 2 IA pitifuI story
was unfolded last night by the police
when the investigated the death Of an
Italian named John Marchesi, who had
been i'll for months with consumption
in building on lower College street,
occupied only by himself, and in a room
bare Of furniture save a bed, upon which
there were no bed clothes, aud one or
two articles Of cheap furniture, These
had been left by former inhabitants Of
the building for his use A dozen raw
eggs were in pan on stand aud
the man had evidently lived on such
food, having no means Of cooking. When
found he had been dead for several
hours and was evidently in the act OF
eating when stricken, for he was found
partially dressed, sprawled over the bed
before table upon which WIS some
soup. furnished by another Italian.
Little is known Of Marchesi save that
We was stone cutter from Barre and
has wife living somewhere. as well
as two children, who are cared for at
st. Josephs orphanage. They are a
boy, aged four or five years, and girl
aged IL. lie came 70 this city about
six months ago IN broken health and
rented the room when the building WAS
occupied BY Mr.. and Mrs Alphonse de
Marco. AT first BE paid for il but grad
ually and finally he was dependent for
his living upon an occasional check from.
some brotherhood in Barre 10 which he
belonged and the charity OF the De
Marcos.
For THE past month be had been too
weak to leave his room and food wac
brought in to him. Thursday he re-
ceived a draft and had il cashed. He
evidently had some food purchased for
him and when searched some Of the
money was found upon him.
The body was discovered By an &C.
quaintance after life had been extinct
for several hours. He rushed to the
home Of Mrs. De Marco, who, upon
learning the facts. in turn notified the
police. Chief Russell, with Health Of
hcer G. f. Dalton Investigated the con
ditions Nothing Of yaluc save the
money was found. Some papers were,
however. discovered which showed the
Identity Of the man. The other facts
concerning him were learned from other
Italians. The body was removed To the
undertaking rooms Of Arsene Boucher.
where il awaits arrangements for burial.
Marchesi was formerly a skilled stone
catter and when working earned S5
day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-02
no GO OUT CAMPAIGNING.
Congressman Foster Will Speak In West
tern States.

Burlington, July 2--Congressman D.
J. Foster viii do much speechmalcing
this summer and fall, especially during
the fall months, when he viii campaign
the western states.
On July 4 he will speak before the
Chittenden county Pomona grange at
Lake Iroquois, Hinesburg, and on July
II he win speak at Bridgeport, Conn,
before the bridgeport board of trade.
The members OF that organization will
hold an outing and shore dinner at
that time on July q he will speak
at Dorset before the Bennington county
grange This event viii also be an
outing and field day.
On September 4 he goes to Mexico
at the head Of the commission repre-
senting the United States at the cen
tennial celebration Of Mexico. Then will
follow a long campaign tour through
the western states, where state elections
win be held in the fall
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-02
Six Already Slain In Simpson
County, Miss.
RI0TING IS CONTINUED
The Trouble Started Late Yesterday
Over the Staying Of a Negro Named
-McndenhalI Is Chief
Center Of the County.

Nlendellnal, Miss, July 2.-six ne.
groes have already been killed in race
riot which started in Simpson county, Of
which Mendenhall is the largest center,
late yesterday afternoon The trouble
started over the Staying Of negro
named Skiifer tt was followed by a
terrible conflict between whites and
blacks The fighting, which was stopped
by the coming Of night, was resumed
this morning, and the mob is out hunt
ing for more negroes.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-02
WILLIAMsTOWN.

Rev. William Schofeld writes Of his
safe arrival in England
Town Superintendent II. D Casey will
attend summer school at Harvard uni-
versity while away on his vacation
Neal b. Smith has planned to return
to Trinidad, South America, the last Of
this month. He has gained some 20
pounds in weight since coming north this
season.
Special communication OF Summit
lodge No. I04, Thursday, July Z, at s
o'clock p. M, for work on the r. G.
degree All members are requested to be
present. Per order Of the W. NJ, Henry
Pool, secretary
Miss Helen Kimball Of Richmond re-
turned here on Wednesday last She
SAYS that Rev. j j Lewis, who has just
returned from Europe, was taken sud-
denly III. as ne was about to take n
steamer for home. and that he is now
II hospital IN New York, His wife
desires to get him to their cottage at
Queen City park. Burlington, hoping his
Sfa may be saved thereby.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-02
HAsKINs GOLDEN WEDDING.
Ex-congressman and Wife Receive II
Illuminated Testimonial from Parish.

Bratsleboro. July 2. Scores of friends
and neighhors called upon Col and Mrs.
Kittredge Haskina yesterday afternoon
to extend congratulations as the day
was their Goth wedding anniversary.
Col. and Mrs. HasSins were married IN
the Universalist church IN Wilmington,
July /, 1890 by the Rev. Faxon Ballou.
They came to Braltleboro in 1853
Though no public observance was made
Of the event, many gifts Of gold ard
flowers were received BY Col and Mrs
HaslSHs and large number Of letters
Of congratulations were received One
of the gifts was an Illuminated testi.
monial from the members Of ST. Mich
ael's Episcopal parish containing the
autographs Of the members. To the
testimonial were affixed double eagles
The local chapter Of D. A. r. presented
Mrs. Haskins with a bouquet Of 50 car
nations Mrs. Haskins is a member.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-02
FAMILY CASES HEARD.
Orange County Court Taken Up with
Thorn This week.

Chelsea. July q The assault and bat
terry case Of Belle Camp II Dix i Camp.
which WAS begun III Orange county eeurt
Monday afternoon went 70 the NFy At
noon "Wednesday About fouf eoak
in Dc afle9oh lle iuey ~ pfnsd
vgief fpf We @dutiH la recover Sf90
dkmeess and cgSs Ihn Assault claimed
occurred last February 10 East Rau
dolph. at the residence Of the defend.
ant, the parties being brother and sis
ter The defendant claimed ne acted
in self defense and also in the protec-
iion Of the possession Of his house.
Soon afserward the verdict was rendered
the account d the verdict with taxable
costs was paid and the case ended
A contested viii case entitled. IN re
Phiiista J. Udalps viii, Nelson IdaH
proponent ys. Fmma Reynolds. contest
ant, WAS begun Wednesday afternoon.
The pn0ponent and contestant are broth.
er and sister and children Of philista
J. Udall and now reside in Randolph.
The win IN controversy was made about
two weeks before Mrs UdalPs death
and give the property ntarly all to
Nelson Udall The contestant claims
that her mother was incompetent to
make win at Tho time and that nm
due influence was exertrd on her BY
her brother. John G shefbuTne ana
r. N. Harvey appear for the proponent
and March NJ. Wil8on and Stanley c.
Wilson for the contestant.
Robert Downs, a l7-ypar-old boy from
West Fairlee was In court on Wednea-
day and pleaded guilty to burglary
through breaking and entering the store
of M q. Kezef IN West Fairlee. 1 few
nights since The young man was at
that time on probation for previous
offense of larceny and It Is expected
that lie will be sent To the industrial
school to serve his original sentence.
F. S Williams appeared for the re.
spondent
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-02
DEMOCRATS CHOOSE DELEGATES.
Montpelier Men Favor Charles D. Wat
son for Governor.

son for Governor.
The Democratic caucus for the cleo
sion Of twelve delegates 70 the state
convention at St Albans and twelve
delegates TO the district convention was
held in the city court room last even
ing at 7:30 O'Clock. 9. Herbert Paps
was elected chairman Of the meeting
and Daniel J. Sullivan, secretary. Al
the lists Of delegates were not drawn
up previous to the meeting. on motion
Of James i. HIGGINS, a committee 81
three was appointed BY tile chair tc
draw up list for both conventions, and
the following committee was chosen. J
F. higgins, Martin Riley and Michael
Kenefck.
The committee presented the follow.
ing lists and they were unanimously
elected: state delegates. George N Til
den, Il. j. Owens, Il. L. Campbell, &. H.
pape. g. w Melcher, Donald Mcleod
Martin Riley, DR.. Y. c. Goodrich, J.
Gould More DR.. J. ". Stewart. Peter
Desautel Donald Smith; district dele
gates: John Oleary, d. NJ. Mcdonald
ID. J. Sullivan, A. NJ. Smith, r. w
Farnbam. George c. Suart. Dean p,
Town, w. D. Smith, William Sinclair
A. W. Premier. NJ. b. Nichols, Michael
keefe Tile delegates 20 uninstructed
and were authorized TO choose their own
alteFnates.
The remaining business Of the meet.
inS was then the election OF city
committee which resulted as follows:
ward / James f. Higgins; ward 2, James
Brown, ward 3, Donald Mcleod; ward g.
A. NJ Smith; ward 5. r. +. McNulty
ward 0, A. VI. Premier; al large. Arthur
g. Moore. Through an increase in the
Democratic vote Of the city two years
ago the delegation Is increased BY three
delegates. the city icing entitled 70 on
" nire delegates two years ago.
The Democratic party in Montpelier
held an enthusiastic caucus last even
ing, IN which the name of Charles y.
Watson Of ST. Albans was endorsed for
the govcrnorship, and sentiment was ex-
pressed that If he headed the ticket
he would down the Republican canda.
dase, John "A. Mead OF Rutland The
city committee appointed last night was
2. J. Jerome Martin f. Mckenna. Percy
1. Tempeton. Burton E. Bailey, l. n
Wood aud M * Flanue and John IT
Senser moderator f tse meeting, was
ordered lp appoint e sonitiee ~ three
6 dTaw ,.p ast ana Ssstrict 5eie.
4atse III 81 S pll. Fsd Eaunars
and Phil 81 Howte were named, ana
these were the delegates chosen Dele-
gates to the state convection, A. ].
Sbley, Phil S. Howes. Frank IL Bryan.
NJ E. McKenna. E. A. Sweeney, j. j.
Chimney II. J. Flannery, J. II. Senter,
II J. Volholm and II G. Shurtleif. Dele
gates 10 the district convention, G. A.
G. Jackson. Charles McKenna, James
Ewing. Jeremiah Daady, I'll ]. Breen.
Fred Connors, Frank Hardigan. G. r
Iaekey, L. y. Gerue and 0. " Galaise.
The committee also recommended that
the district delegates alternate for the
state and that lie state alternatqs for
the district delegates Michael Slattery
IN q brief address suggested The name
al Burton L. Bailey for state committee
man and the caucus was favorable.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-02
GIvEN HOUSING ovArIoN.
Candidate Slack Returned to st. Johns
bury Last Evening.

st. Johnabury, July leighton p.
Slack, Republican candidate for lieuten-
ant governor of Vermont, was rendered
reception by the citizens Of ST. Johns
bury on his return home last evening
from Montpelier and other places. He
was met al the train bY a brass hand
and was escorted to his residence by a
long parade OF automobiles Joseph
Fairbanks delivered short address Of
welcome and eongratulation. to which
Mr.. Slack responded gracefully Re
freshments and cigars were served.
About SEQ people were present.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-02
Section Of Manitoba Being
Swept by Forest Fires
ONE CAMP IS DESTROYED
The Loss There Was 100000 Thick
Clouds Of Smoke Are Hanging Over
the Country and Business
Is Impeded.

Winnipeg, Man., July 2.-Forest fires
are burning in every direction along the
boundary from Rainy river to Lake Su-
perior. Smoke still hangs in heavy
clouds over towns and cities and yester.
day there was large amount Of ashes
IN the ain Navigation Is made difficult.
Several railway CONSTRUCTION camps
and powder magazines have been de-
stroyed. The Pembroke Contracting
company lost its camp, powderhouso and
storehouse and supplies to the value Of
$4,000.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-02
PINNED UNDER TROLLEY.
Car Ran Along side Of Track zoo Feet
Before Tipping Over.

Troy, N. Y, July IA Hudson Val.
ley Railway company car, with 10 pas
srlgefs aboard, was wrecked early last
eyoning three miles northwest Of Me-
csanictille, One passenger, woman
see killed and only five of those on
Ehs car escaped INJURY. The car left
The rails at Coon's crossing and ploughed
along the side Of the track two hum
dred feet when telegraph pole was
hit. The pole was hurled into nearby
Geld. The car turned over on lbs side
and pinned Mrs. Edward Cary Of Me-
chanicvilie beneath 1t, killing her in
atantly. There were seven persons se-
verely injured, The injuries ranged
from broken leg TO spfains and
wranched backs.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-02
COURT TAKES RECESS.
Fletcher woodbury. Case VIII Be Con-
cluded by Middle Of Next Week.

Washington county court took re-
cess yesterday afternoon over the Fourth
Of July, the jury going to their homes,
to return Tuesday morning. The testi-
mony in the SIS, 600 suit Of +. r. Fletchl
ct vs. the Woodbury. Granite company
Is all introduced, and the arguments viii
Be made beginning on Tuesday Judge
Butler, presiding over the court, went
ito his home in Rutland last night to
spend the holiday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-02
RESPONDENT NOT HELD
in CITY COURT TODAY
The Complaining Witnesses Against
John Hussey Failed to Show Up
in City Court To-day, and
Case Was Mol Pressed.

The case against John Hussey, charged
with illegal selling, which was set for
hearing in city court this morning,
was mol pressed by the prosecuting at
attorney, J. Ward Carver, who stated TO
the court the evidence in the case which
he supposed was forthcoming, as we'll
as the complaining witnesses, had failed
to show up. This case is said 10 be
another chapter to the six River street
breach Of the peace cases, in which Hus-
sey was the complaining witness.
The case Of State vs. a. A. Morris, for
allowing bis hens to run wild, was set
for hearing to-day but was continued
until July 10.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-02
GETS $1,000 DAMAGES.
Henry Blanchard Had Sued Vermont
Shade Roller Company.

Afiddlebury, July 2.-The case Of
Henry Blanchard VS.. the Vermont Shade
Roller company, on trial In the coun-
ty court since Monday afternoon, was
given to the jury at 1880 o'clock yes
tarday. The plaintiff in this case was
injured while in the employe Of the de-
fendant company, which Is mixed YeF
gennes and Burlington corporation, and
he is now practically paralyzed in both
arms and both legs. The jury came
in at $3.50 o'clock yesterday afternoon
with a verdict for the plaintiff to ie-
cover $4,000 damages and costs. Al
though numerous exceptions were taken
It Is probable that the case viii not
be taken to supreme court.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-02
SUCCESSFUL CONVENTION
Of the Lady Maccabees Was Held at St
Johnsbury.

St. Johnsbury, July q TIE state con
yention of the Lady Maceabees Of the
World closed last night, having been the
most successful ever held in Vermont.
There were about 200 present and the
convention had been IN session since
Thursday morning. Twenty-Five mem
bers we're initiated. and tie new ritual
was studied during the greater part Of
the convention. The hives at Barre,
Burlington and st. Albaus exemplifed
TIE work IN a very satisfactory manner.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-02
DENIES HE SAID II.
Englishman Reputed to Have Said Can
adj SSvors Arzarstion.

London JuIy X Admiral Sir Afehi.
~hxid Luesua Douglas, retired, who II
aboard ship returning TO England from
Canada. IN wireless dispatch received
last night disclaims an alleged interview
with him, published in Montreal news
paper. This interview quoted the adj
miral as having said that many Ca.
nadians favored the annexation Of Cam
ada by the United States.
William S. Fielding, minister Of
finance in the Canadian cabinet, who was
guest at the Dominion day dinner In
London, In his address made reference
to the subject, saying there never was
moment in Canadian history when less
attention was paid to the idea Of an.
nexatIon TO the United States than now. .
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-02
ONE YEAR FOR ADuLrERY.
william Bishop Found Guilty IN Bur
lineton CITY Court.

Burlington. July William Bishop
was arraigned in city court yesterday,
charged with adultery, and was found
guilty and sentenced to serve not less
than one and not more than one and
half years in the states prison at
Windsor. Ellen Boile, who is in Jail,
charged with the same oifense, has not
vet had a hearing.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-02
ONE ACCIDENT
At the Aviation Meet in Montreal Yes
terday.

Montreal, Que, July 2 The holiday
crowd Of 10000 people which attended
the aviation at Lakeside yesterday saw
ia flights None Of them were out Of
the ordinary, with the exception Of one
made hy Walter Brookins. III his Wright
biplane. which lasted As minutes and
during which he attained an officially
certified height Of 3,l50 feet The day
was marked BY one accident, Ralph John,
one Of the Wright avintors, smashing his
machine beyond repair while making a
landing.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-02
ALMoN D. ROOD DEAD.
Was Native Of Huntington but Had
Lived In Essex Many Yeara.

Lived In Essex Many Years.
Burlington, July 2. Almon b. Rood,
aged so, died at his home on Brookes
avenue last evening after an illness of
several weeks Of disease incidental to
old age He Is survived by wife and
daughter. Miss Katherine J. Rood.
Mr.. Rood was born in Huntingdon but
lived for over 30 years in Essex. He
had been resident here for about nine
years.
The funeral will be held from the
home Sunday afternoon at FIVE o'clock,
with burial in Huntington Monday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-02

The Times expects to receive re-
turns from Frisco Monday evening,
giving the Jefries-Johnson fight BY
rounds; and those interested are
invited, as the returns win be bul.
letined or megaphoned
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-02

There were no instructions by the Re-
publican caucus il Berlin last night, but
there was sentiment in favor Of r. g.
Robinson for q senator The caucus was
held at the schoolhousc in West Berlin,
with A. y. House presiding and Mr. Rob
inson acting as secretary. the delegates
are. y. B. House, G. II Stewart r. @.
Robinson, q s. Pike and g. W. Chand-
Ter, and they were empowered to choose
their own altcrnatcs.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-02
No pApER MONDAY.

Monday July 4, being legal holiday,
no paper will be issued from this Office.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-02

There was a contest in the East Mont
pelier caucus over one Of the senator's,
Harry Daniels winning On an informal
ballot, he received n votes. D. " Cum
iugs Is. J. R. Young 9, scattering J..
The delegates are: ]. ". Butterfeld,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-02

Only 81 Republican voters attended
the Montpelier caucus, and TINT number
elected ~ delegates and alternates to the
county convention, without instructions,
but who are understood to be favorable
to Frank r. Tracy Of Montpelier for
sheriff and Benjamin Gates Of Mont
pelier for states attorney, if those men
are candidates. The delegates are;
Frank NJ Cory ]. E. Goodenough, w.
A. Lord A. B. Staples, T. A. Mutt. w. A.
Pattee, L. M. Harvey, G. A. Smith, +. Al
Dwinell, E. II Deayitt, David Anderson,
A. c. Eaton, Jonn Doeherty, w. G. Col
ton, Joseph Rizzi, James Mclean, Harry
Jillson. c. G. Taft, Alexander McIver, n.
Al. Alexander and Henry Holt. The
chairman Of the caucus was W. H. Crock
EFT, and the secretary was w. G Cotton,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-02

The caucus called for Mr. Carver, but
he had left; and the convention soon
left also.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-02

Fred Little, w. G. Nye. George Mcknight
and NJ 4. Rowland They are not in-
structed otherwise. L. G Hammett was
chairman and Clark Sibley secretary Of
the caucus
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-02

Pays 4 Per cent Semi-annual Dividend
Tho National Bank Of Barre paid yes
terday the usual semi-annual dividend
Of four per cent. to its stockholders.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-02
JEFF OUT FISHING.

And Johnson Is Playing the Bass viol
To-day.
Reno, Nevada, July Fittings are
dun in both camps to-day, but the bet
ting is brisker. johnson loafs and plays
the bass yiol. Jeffries is fishing. Tie
odds still stay at ten to six and half
on Jeffries.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-07-02

The Northaeld delegates are not IN.
structed.